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Have You Seen This? Utah children's choir's 'Wicked' medley will give you chills
SALT LAKE CITY — I saw a short clip of of this video, showing a soloist and children's choir singing a song from "Wicked," and I knew I had to go find the full thing. During this entire seven-minute medley, I was awed at the various soloists and the entire Utah choir, One Voice Children's Choir. Their facial expressions and enthusiasm proves these children are definitely enjoying themselves.
Days of '47 celebrates historic and modern pioneers
SALT LAKE CITY — Thousands set up camping chairs, canopies and air mattresses along the Days of '47 Parade route Tuesday night and Wednesday to watch one of the oldest parades in the U.S. — a spectacle of pioneer heritage that's been going strong since 1947. For many...
'Unexpected logistical and safety concerns': No Pie and Beer Day at Beer Bar this year
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — An event that celebrates Utah's quirky alternative to the state's founding holiday each July 24 was canceled the week before by event organizers, who said new fire codes left them with few options to provide a worthwhile event. The event's official Facebook page made...
SLC events: Peruvian Festival, Wildflower hikes and comedy
Here are a few options to get your weekend started in Salt Lake City.🇵🇪 Peruvian festivalThe state's largest annual celebration of Peruvian culture will feature multiple vendors, food options and live music.When: Saturday noon to 11pmWhere: 1354 E. Chambers Ave., MillcreekAdmission: Free🌸 Wasatch Wildflower FestivalTake a hike while you learn about native flowers in Little Cottonwood Canyon.When: Saturday at Snowbird Resort and Sunday at Alta Ski Area 9am–2pmAdmission: Tickets start at $10🎭 Ralph BarbosaThe laid-back comedian released his Netflix stand-up special "Cowabunga" in 2023.When: Sunday 6pmWhere: WiseGuys Comedy ClubAdmission: $40 before fees
Trails to explore this summer: Bonneville Shoreline Trail
There is a spot along the trail where hikers can take the chance to cool down, and get their feet wet doing a water crossing. Photos by Bailey Chism. As we approach August, the summer days are only getting hotter, and what better way to enjoy the summer than to get outside.
The Other Side Donuts helps unsheltered Utahns one donut at a time
SALT LAKE CITY — A new donut shop in Salt Lake is helping unsheltered Utahns one colorful pastry at a time. The Other Side Donuts shop employs formerly unhoused Utahns as bakers. They prepare around 1,000 donuts a day. “The Other Side Donuts is a non-profit whose sole mission...
The Turkish Coffee Shop In Utah That Is The Prettiest Place To Enjoy A Warm Afternoon
When you are in the mood for an excellent cup of coffee and some delicious food, there are coffee shops and cafes around every corner in the Salt Lake Valley. However, there is one spot that may just be the prettiest place to enjoy a cup of joe on a warm afternoon — Kahve Café. This Turkish café and coffee shop is located inside a renovated Victorian-style mansion in SLC. Sit outside or in and enjoy the views and the flavors — it’s pure bliss here.
Brooklyn Pulver Kohler continues to make her mark on the theater scene directing “Legally Blonde” for West Valley Arts
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 26, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Chances are if you’ve lived in Utah for any length of time, and are familiar with the local theater scene, you’ve heard the name Brooklyn Pulver Kohler. Pulver Kohler is an actor and director who attended Dixie...
More than three dozen new restaurants and bars joining the Utah dining scene
It’s been a few months since my last deep dive into what’s new around the Beehive. I won’t sugarcoat it, folks, a lot has happened, and this is a rather long list. The sort of thing you might want to pull out of your back pocket to filibuster your next HOA meeting. So let’s begin, pour your tipple of choice, and sit back…
Taste Utah: Contento Cafe serves up local, organic cuisine
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Contento Cafe in South Salt Lake is run by a couple and their friend. They serve tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner with high-quality, organic ingredients. The food is made from scratch, using grass-fed steak, organic chicken, and wild-caught salmon. They cook with avocado oil, and the kitchen is gluten-free. Open Tuesday to Sunday, they also have a full bar and espresso drinks. Enjoy delicious, healthy meals at Contento Cafe!
Hogle Zoo mourns Ryder the black-footed cat
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 26, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Hogle Zoo announced the passing of a popular feline resident, a member of a small breed known for being a better predator than lions and tigers. “It’s with incredible sadness that we share the loss of Ryder, beloved male...
Sundance early-bird ticket sale now sold out
For the first time ever, Sundance launched an early bird ticket sale for its 2025 film festival in Park City. A limited number of ticket packages and passes went on sale Tuesday, July 23. By Wednesday, they were sold out. The sale was originally going to last one week. The...
Park City lodging industry unaffected despite Delta difficulties
PCALA Board President Rob Alday of Abode Luxury Rentals said hotel and rental operators he’s spoken with didn’t have many guests miss reservations. “Like two or three people here and there, but out of 50 or 100 arrivals, it's not a huge thing,” Alday said. That’s despite...
Two AMES teens want to design eco-friendly fashion line to benefit mental health
Hopewear, a sustainable, eco-friendly clothing that promotes mental health through positive messages on their clothing, was created by AMES students Jaxon Potts and Thomas Pepper. (Julie Slama/City Journals) Many high school students have dreams to improve the world, but Jaxon Potts and Thomas Pepper are actively taking steps to do...
Experience life as a pioneer
Between 1856 and 1860 nearly 3,000 Latter-day Saint emigrants joined 10 handcart companies to make the trek from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah. The journey included about 650 handcarts each weighing hundreds of pounds. Each day This Is The Place Heritage Park has available about an dozen handcarts...
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