Assembly Hall — Attraction in Salt Lake City

I went to the Assembly Hall for the first time (that I remember) when I was 19. General Conference was still held there and we waited in line for a long time to get in. Good times! This week I went back because my daughter’s Madrigal & Legacy choir groups were singing. The seats in the upper balcony were still as narrow and cramped (I’m 5’9” and my knees more than hit the bench in front of me - definitely had to sit sideways) but the acoustics didn’t disappoint. Their choir sounded amazing as they belted out their Christmas tunes! I recorded a couple of snippets and the audio was like I was standing right in front of them. So next time you’re at Temple Square, stop by the Assembly Hall and listen for a few minutes. You won’t be disappointed! And you can warm up from the ridiculous cold...

The building was absolutely gorgeous and the incorporation of the Sego Lilly into the woodwork was brilliant. It really is worth the stop however amongst taking in the splendor of it all I couldn't help be overcome with a very odd and uncomfortable feeling that could only be brought on by the religion behind the hall. I grew up in the Southern Baptist Church so I'm no stranger to religion, evangelicism and what not but the vibes I got here were just strange especially while I listened to the guide explain the history while praising god as I imagined the 9 white men of the Bishopric seated in the corporate chairs at the front. It all seemed so strange to me and made me wonder how a secular Roman would have felt observing the certain rituals and customs of the early Christian...

Beautiful, smaller scaled version of the Tabernacle where performances of every possible kind take place. The stage area is quite elevated and smaller. Have performed there numerous times over the years and find the experience gratifying and memorable. I must say, however, that the new LED spotlights are distracting and undesirable - they seem to cast a dim, bluish light on the performers instead of a bright, white light. The effect seems cheapened and rather artificial. Great performances throughout the year but especially during the...