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Navigating Sundance

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Jan 18, 2017

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We hope to see you at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, but if it's not in the cards, Sundance.org is presenting tons of live video and editorial coverage of film premieres, panels, and music, as well as around-the-clock updates on Twitter, Instagram, and other social media. If you can't be in Park City for the festivities this year, Sundance has got your back. Read on for all of the ways the Festival can come to you direct from Utah.

The excitement of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival happens both on-screen and off, with a robust slate of panels and music performances, many of which are free and live streamed so independent film and music fans can tune in from anywhere. Sundance Panels are where its at -Al Gore returns to the Festival and talks about the role visual storytelling should play during climate, political, and cultural shifts. Filmmakers and journalists talk post-truth. Jon Hamm and Sam Elliott chat together for Cinema Cafe. You checked out the films, now see what's happening off the screen.

SERVING WITH THE STARS: PARK CITY RESTAURANTS OPEN DURING SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL - These are some of the bars, lounges and restaurants that will be open during the film festival January 19th - 29th. Dozens of Park City’s world famous restaurants, bars and lounges will stay open when Hollywood comes to town for the Sundance Film Festival from Thursday, January 19th, to Sunday, January 29th. Read on for your dining guide for the festival. Each establishment in town will be operating with normal business hours unless otherwise stated or reserved for private parties.

During Sundance please follow all posted signs and barricades related to parking and shuttles. Please be respectful when driving through residential areas—mind the speed limit and posted signs and watch for pedestrians and children in the area. Remember, help reduce Park City’s carbon footprint—Take Transit, Walk or Bike and Carpool. If driving, please remember—Turn your Key and Be Idle Free!

The Richardson Flats Parking Lot will be available with transit to and from to the High School from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. January 20 — 23. From the high school you can transfer on transit or walk to venues in Prospector. On January 19 and January 24 — 29, this lot will be available for carpool parking only with no transit service. Parking in this lot is free throughout the festival.

China Bridge Parking Structure— access from Marsac Avenue - $25 Entry* (starting Thursday, January 19, 2017) | $10 Entry* (starting Tuesday, January 24, 2017)

STREET CLOSURES & TRANSPORTATION:

Parking & Street Closures - During the following dates, parking and traffic will be closed at the following locations.

Bob Wells Plaza – Closure January 7 – February 5

Lower Main Street – Closure Sunday, January 15 through January 31

*World Cup concert will keep road closed through the 1st

5th Street – Closure January 17 through January 29th

Brew Pub Lot – Closure January 18 through January 29th

No Parking from West Side of Main Street – Tuesday, January 17 – 29

No Parking from all of Main Street – Thursday, Jan 19–29

No Parking on Park Avenue from Heber to 13th Street – Thursday, Jan. 19th–29

*East Side only to 10th Street

Still have questions or concerns? - The Sundance Film Festival Customer Service is available at 888.285.7790 or 435.776.7878 Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. MT 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. through the Festival CustomerService@sundance.org

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