Volunteer registration launches this week for the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling stage race. The online registration process coincides with National Volunteer Week, recognized across the United States, April 6 - 12, 2014. More than 1,200 volunteer positions in a variety of roles and locations are available during the Tour of Utah in August. The volunteer … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Explore Utah’s Natural History at the Natural History Museum of Utah
Can’t afford Fiji this year? No worries - there are plenty of world class destinations right here in Utah. To truly explore the diversity Utah has to offer could take a lifetime. People come from all over the world to visit well known and world famous destinations such as Zions and Arches National Parks, but there are also less well-known treasures to be … [Read more...]
Salt Lake’s Own Pub Quiz
1. Insects breathe via the tiny holes located on the sides of their abdomens. What are those holes called? 2. Which indie darling played the role of Buddy Holly, the waiter, in the film Pulp Fiction? 3. What do men who are fans of My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic call themselves? 4. While plastic bottles represent a huge amount of the litter in the … [Read more...]
The Mandate Press
Walk into the inviting glass storefront of The Mandate Press and you will see a sign that reads: This Is a Printing Office Crossroad of Civilization Refuge of all the Arts Against the Ravages of Time Armory of Fearless Truth Against Whispering Rumor Incessant Trumpet of Trade From This Places Words May Fly Abroad Not to Perish on Waves of Sound Not to Vary With the … [Read more...]
The Blue Plate Diner
The Blue Plate Diner’s staff are clad in black shirts, most have tattoos, some look a little rough. But contrary to their appearance, they greet customers like they are visiting their homes. Many of Blue Plate’s staff have been working there for most of their adult lives. “That guy over there and his brother were a couple of punks who started working for me when they were about … [Read more...]
Mr. Jazz SLC: Meet the Founder
In 1960, Gordon Hanks was a sophomore at Granite High School. “That year,” the affable GAM founder said, “they offered an Appreciation of Jazz class taught by a young teacher who wore a beret and drove an Austin Healey. We all thought he was really cool.” The teacher was cool, but it was the music that excited Gordon. In particular, Gordon really connected with Ahmad Jamal’s … [Read more...]
Simply Eden: Goat Milk Soap Shop
There’s a goat cam in Athena Steadman’s barn. On her Simply Eden website, anyone can watch live-feed video of her Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats which provide the main ingredient for Simply Eden’s goat milk products. Simply Eden has grown from an experimental cottage industry to a much-in-demand supplier of natural soaps and lotions. “No way did I ever think it would be this … [Read more...]
Alchemy Coffee: New Salt Lake City Location
Alchemy Coffee owner Jason Briggs mentioned to Emily Gassman that he always loved the lean-to addition of her restaurant, Em’s. Emily hadn’t thought of sharing the space, but considered the proposition. Jason also phoned Ivan Banning in Seattle to ask Ivan if he wanted to help him design a new business, not knowing that Ivan had recently resigned from his job. Elements aligned, … [Read more...]
Holladay: No Holiday for Small Business Owners
Holladay business owners have had a rough ride. They lost their commercial core with the demolition of the Cottonwood Mall. Then they lost another retail center when the former Video Vern’s and Pardner’s Restaurant buildings were also razed. Interestingly, it was the government that facilitated the destruction of these buildings, not the business owners. With a lack of income … [Read more...]
Big Cottonwood Canyon May Be Cotton Bottomless
Tony Chlepas and his three siblings have owned the Cotton Bottom Inn since their mother passed away several years ago. Chlepas is the only one running the bar, his daughter Ashley is the manager. Two of his siblings want to sell the bar, which includes two buildings on the property, so they can retire. Chlepas and his other sibling want to buy the other two out, but they … [Read more...]