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Walking tour series of historic Pleasant Grove structures kicking off Monday
Strolling around the quaint streets of Pleasant Grove, enjoying spring and summer weather and learning about the city’s historic homes and buildings: That’s what the Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission’s Walking Tour Series is all about, and this year’s series begins Monday. “If you attended one...
Eleven local farmers markets to visit this summer
The Daybreak Farmers Market in years past has been a popular market with a variety of local produce and lots of visitors. (Courtesy of Empowered Community Markets) Summer and fall bring the season of the farmers markets where vendors sell fresh produce, homemade products and more. Several farmers markets in...
Sweet Pea Floral has creative Mother’s Day gift ideas
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (GOOD THINGS UTAH) – Mother’s Day is around the corner, so make sure you have something special for the lady in your life. Sweet Pea Floral owner, Amanda Monson, joined us in studio with beautiful and creative gift options. She tells us the best...
From writers to mentors: Former teen authors help current teenagers achieve their publishing dreams
Students interested in writing their own books can enroll in Exceptional Pursuits’ summer writing camp. (Photo courtesy of Exceptional Pursuits) In 2021, she penned “The Art of the A: A Guide to Earning Straight A’s in Middle and High School Without Sacrificing Your Social Life, Sleep Schedule, or Sanity.”
Jordan District Art Show held at the Old Dome Meeting Hall
Chloe Howard from Riverton High School painted “Backyard Recreation” as a tribute to her girl band. This oil painting will be donated to the RHS art gallery. (City Journals) Dozens of students from high schools in Jordan District participated in the district’s art show featuring paintings, sculpture, photography...
Tumbleweeds Film Festival aims to provide creative opportunity for kids
This marks 13 years for the Tumbleweeds Film Festival and the second year the festival was held in West Jordan at the Viridian Event Center. “The idea for the festival is to be in a public community space, and provide low-cost or free opportunities for media arts education for kids and families,” said Julie Gale, festival director of Tumbleweeds.
Local artist promoted by MakerPlace at Riverton’s Michaels
Jande Laula displays some of her floral creations at the Michaels store in Riverton. Laula is part of an in-store pilot program that highlights crafters on the store’s MakerPlace platform. (City Journals) When the creative retailer Michaels launched its MakerPlace platform in March, it opened an avenue for local...
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