Outdoor Access: Get Outside Utah is taking southern Utah teens canyoneering and other outdoor activities by supplying equipment and instruction through school-based clubs. Music & Philanthropy: Sierra Ferrell will headline “Stay Wild with Gracie,” a Oct. 2 benefit at The Lodge at Blue Sky in Park City supporting equine healing and wild horse conservation. Arts & Community: The University of Utah’s Arts Bash kicks off the 2026-27 season, with a new campus cinema debuting Oct. 1 and student films shown on a big LED display. Nature Art: Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter’s “Ephemeral” exhibit opens Sept. 12 with 90 pieces by 58 local artists spotlighting native plants at risk. Dance for Mental Health: Thirty-eight dance groups will perform Saturday at Capitol Theatre for Dance for Life, pairing performances with suicide prevention outreach. Sports (Local): Real Salt Lake’s winless streak hit 10 after a 2-1 loss to Houston Dynamo, while BYU’s Big 12 opener vs. Arizona comes with key injuries including RB Sione Moa. Big Deal Concert: Garth Brooks announced two surprise Salt Lake City shows at the Delta Center (Oct. 9-10), with ticket sale details set for Sept. 18. Higher Ed Shakeup: The University of Utah plans to lay off 285 to 855 staffers over the next year as part of a modernization effort.