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Archives for August 2015

The Bagel Project

August 28, 2015 by Mike Jones Leave a Comment

You just can't seem to find authentic bagels in Utah. That was the problem Robb Abrams identified when he and his family relocated from the East Coast to Utah. "My wife and I looked everywhere for bagels that were like the ones we used to get back home and nothing came close," Robb says. "Two years of hemming and hawing led my wife to challenge me to make my own bagel.” … [Read more...]

Winding Wheel Supply Co.

August 27, 2015 by Laura Chynoweth Leave a Comment

Everything is a big deal to Kenny Bozich, founder and proprietor of the one-man leather goods shop and online store Winding Wheel Supply Co. “Everything you produce is a reflection of your business and what you believe,” explains the leathersmith. What Kenny believes in is patience. Customers who order online can expect a one to two-week turnaround, but every product is … [Read more...]

Utah Supports Utah Festival

August 26, 2015 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

Community Press Release Ogden's Utah Supports Utah Festival is an event bringing together some of the most talented musicians and performers from around the state. The festival  highlights local businesses and the incredible work being done throughout Utah and the extraordinary people behind the endeavors and companies.   August 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm Ogden … [Read more...]

Utah Barbecue – Food for the Wild West

August 25, 2015 by Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

For this month’s Wild West theme, I spoke to three of SLC’s finest BBQ joints and asked them, “What puts the yee-haw in your Q?" The Sugarhouse Barbeque Company, 880 E. 2100 So., was my first port of call. “We are a Memphis-style BBQ establishment,” owner Bill Smithers prefaced. “That means we season our meat in a dry rub, kind of a special seasoned salt. Then we smoke … [Read more...]

Cory Mon – Music, Fashion, Perm Week, Muscles, Free Hugs, and More!

August 24, 2015 by Emily McLean Leave a Comment

Thirty seven years is a long time to pursue music, but Cory Mon can’t ignore the call of his passion. What began as Cory recording on his computer in the basement, has blossomed into the energetic and fun experience that he brings to the stage. Having gone through many variations of musical endeavors, including Cory Mon & the Starlight Gospel, the group is now known simply … [Read more...]

Pioneer Spirit in Ogden

August 21, 2015 by Kim Bowsher Leave a Comment

The pioneer spirit is alive and well in Ogden. Like most towns in Utah, Ogden revels in its cowboy history. During Pioneer Days, western heritage activities, parades and rodeos, urbanites, dressed up in their bedazzled cowboy finery come and enjoy a little festive role play. The real cowboys get a good laugh, and then everyone settles into their status quo after July. But … [Read more...]

Spanish Valley Vineyards of Moab

August 21, 2015 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

A few years ago Curt Stripeika planted grapevines at his home in Cottonwood Heights and started producing wine with his harvest. He enjoyed working outdoors and literally enjoying the fruits of his labors. After years of working in the city as a structural engineer, driving working behind a desk and computer all day,  he wondered if he could possibly make a career out of … [Read more...]

Moab Ziplining – Raven’s Rim Zip Line Adventures

August 20, 2015 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Raven's Rim Zip Line Adventures is a marvel for the novice zipliner like myself. I've never ziplined. But I've certainly benefited from the great modern marvels produced using strong cable. Such as elevators, trams, chairlifts and suspension bridges. Ziplining is more raw and simple. Ziplining was actually invented for bird watching. The concept is to travel on a cable … [Read more...]

Joe Hill Centennial Celebration

August 19, 2015 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

Community Press Release:   The Joe Hill Organizing Committee is creating events in Salt Lake City, Utah, to celebrate the life of Joe Hill on the 100th anniversary of his death, including an all-day concert over Labor Day weekend. Joe Hill was a Swedish immigrant, a songwriter, a worker and a member of the Industrial Workers of the World, the Wobblies. He … [Read more...]

Canyon Meadows Ranch – Grass-Fed Cattle

August 18, 2015 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Altamont, Utah — Just a few miles from Duchesne, several new derricks are pumping crude oil into silos. Duchesne County is one of the epicenters of the fracking boom. But this year as oil prices have plunged new drilling and hiring are on hold. The boom town hasn’t gone bust, but Vernal is now suffering from air quality problems and unemployment. The fracking boom in eastern … [Read more...]

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