Two of the major performing arts facilities in Salt Lake City -- Abravanel Hall (for the Utah Symphony) and the Capitol Theatre (for Ballet West and the Utah Opera) are owned by Salt Lake County. The resident performing arts organizations pay rent to the County, which is now proposing enhancing its revenue by increasing the facilities use fees attached to tickets sold for performances at those facilities, as well as the rent charged to the performing arts organizations themselves. An editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune advises caution in raising fees for these organizations:

SL Tribune Editorial

It has been quite awhile since any news emanated from Salt Lake regarding any of the various proposals to expand/consolidate facilities for Ballet West and the Ballet West Academy. This article by Kersten Swinyard and Leigh Dethman in the Deseret News provides a glimpse into the current state of affairs:

Deseret News

At last, some news regarding plans for Ballet West -- and it appears to be good news. Derek Jensen reports in the Salt Lake Tribune:

SL Tribune

Leigh Dethman in the Deseret News on Ballet West's expansion at the Capitol Theatre:

Deseret News