A nightlife guide for Salt Lake City

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The citys Spartan-like past can mislead the out-of-date visitor as Salt Lake City now sports exciting nightlife. The E Center leads the scene with its striking architecture and vast array of sports and entertainment shows. The main complex seats up to 12 thousand people while the Ford Theater within the site has an audience capacity of about 3 thousand. Hockey and Football teams are based here as are a number of famous groups of performing artists. Many national stars have shows here on a regular basis. The Center has hosted a Winter Olympics as well. The Hale Center Theatre is neat the E Center and you should drop in and take in a local musical play or a comedy.

Cinema lovers will delight at the Jordan Commons that has no less than 16 35mm and one 70 mm screens. The seats are designed for you to watch your favorite film over a bite from the expansive food court in the complex. The sound system is state-of-the-art and adds to the total pleasure of your viewing experience.

South Temple is home to the citys respected symphony and opera. The latter has just 4 shows a year that you may be lucky to catch, but the symphony performs around the year, taking full advantage of the theaters superior acoustics. A moving experience in the Performing Arts should be a highlight of every visitors Salt Lake City experience.

The University Campus hosts the Pioneer Theater Company that is known for Broadway-standard performances. You can witness a musical, comedy, classic or contemporary drama as per the annual schedule that runs through all of summer.

Information Technology has played its role in changing the evening character of Salt Lake City. There is a demand for Clubs and Bars where people can dance and drink and enjoy vibrant music as well. The Club Axis is a typical example of this kind of Club and a temporary membership will give you entry to its rare atmosphere and many attractions. The Port O Call is another popular place with 40 TV screens and scores of Pool tables. There are pinball machines as well and you can relax in the patio when the weather permits. The Club Baci, the New Yorker and Kristaufs are other places to drop in for a drink after a theater performance. Totems and Area 51 have large dance floors and you can let your hair down and shake a leg to some lively music at these places. You will find some of the best local bands at Liquid Joes with a broad selection of beers and other spirits. Caribbean Nights is said to have the best sound system of all the Clubs and the Trapp Door is favored by gays. Club Papiyon has a unique atmosphere of its own and one should drop in at its central location at some point in the evening. Live Reggae is the main attraction at the Downtown Underground, a basement place with an exciting and bright ambience. The Green Street Social Club is a good choice for a large and diverse group on a night-out together. The dance floor is accompanied by a cigar bar, pool tables and TV and there is a spacious patio as well. This Club is able to meet most tastes through its diverse offerings.

Visitors end an evening in Salt Lake City with a sense of pleasant surprise. The city is famous for its religious Choir but now offers a wide range of tasteful and relaxing entertainment. It is possible to take in an excellent show and follow through with drinks amongst lively music at a succession of distinguished Clubs and Bars.