Marketplace Ten years ago, if you had asked Joey Thompson what he would be doing in 2015, he might have responded by telling you he would be a lawyer. “Furniture making is something that I started doing to pay for college. I realized that my knack was definitely with wood and not what I was going to school for, but definitely with wood. I was an English major; pre-law.” Joey … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Denise’s Home Plate – Coalville Landmark
Denise Pace’s catering and restaurant career was launched, in part, because of a murder trial. A federal judicial team came to Summit County, Utah in the late '80's to oversee a case, and a local caterer was hired to provide the group’s fare. After a few days of unsatisfactory meals, the judge requested a new food supplier, and a friend who worked at the jail suggested Denise. … [Read more...]
Grantsville’s Honey Harvest Festival
Community Press Release: Grantsville abuzz over Honey Harvest Festival Like a hive of bees, volunteers in Grantsville, Utah, are abuzz preparing for their city’s third annual Honey Harvest Festival on October 9 and 10. With the picturesque backdrop of old barns and hay fields at the J. Reuben Clark Historic Farm, visitors of all ages can enjoy … [Read more...]
Roots Charter School – Farmed-Based Learning
Roots High is breaking ground in Utah’s school system. Students at the new Granite District charter school will learn subject matter through working both in the classroom and on the school’s five-acre farm. At Roots, ideas literally are sown, concepts take root and sprout, and knowledge grows. Open in August for the 2015-16 school year, The West Valley City school is Utah’s … [Read more...]
An Impermanent Medium Produces Dazzling Art
Theron Kingston’s art will never last. The ice plant where Theron Kingston worked in the 1990s also employed an ice sculptor who was willing to teach Kingston providing he bought his own rather expensive tools. Afraid to make the large investment, he passed on the opportunity. Later, a different sculptor again asked Kingston if he wanted to learn saying, “Grab a tool. If … [Read more...]
What’s New at Salt Lake Comic Con This Year
Comic Con starts September 24, 2015 and fans are eagerly lining up to see what's new. Utah Stories has a sneak peek: 1. Funko Pop Collectibles World Tour featuring Asia and Hikari collectible lines. Click here for more information: http://saltlakecomiccon.com/portfolio-item/funko-presents-pop-life-tour/ 2. Action Figure Photo Op - get your photo taken in an Action Figure … [Read more...]
Invite a Reptile to Your Next Party
"Mom, can I have spiders and snakes at my birthday party?" Given the popularity of three local entertainment businesses, this question gets asked--and answered--a lot. From cockroaches to corn snakes, tarantulas to tortoises, parents can provide their children the party of a lifetime by hiring these professional animal educators. Creature Encounters Up-close, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mushrooms From Home
Expand your garden and try your hand at growing mushrooms. Growing mushrooms is not as complicated as it may seem once you have acquired the right conditions. Plus, mushrooms are filled with protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients, and they are fat-free and low in calories. They add variety to any meal! Mushrooms are fungi. They do not grow from seeds, but rather … [Read more...]
Transforming Unused Space into Urban Gardens
Salt Lake County is piloting a program called Farmlink, which connects interested growers with available acreage. It’s the latest in a string of programs, both government and private, to utilize vacant land to grow fresh vegetables, particularly for low-income households. “We strive for 60 percent low income in all our gardens,” said Ashley Patterson, Wasatch Community … [Read more...]
10th International University of Utah Screendance Festival: VideoDanza
Community Press Release 10th International University of Utah Screendance Festival: VideoDanza! Presented with award winning Argentinian Dance Filmmaker Silvina Szperling 10th International Screendance Festival Curated by Silvina Szperling with Guest of Honor, Douglas Rosenberg August 10, 2015 – The University of Utah’s Departments of Modern Dance, Film … [Read more...]