Apartment buildings were built beautiful back in the day. If form was to follow function, then the function was to create a unique and eye-catching residence. In the first three decades of the 20th century, over 180 apartment buildings were constructed in Salt Lake, many of them still in use in the near-east side of downtown. They include three-story structures with names … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Startup Ogden
Ogden’s progressive development is expanding at warp speed. In addition to rebuilding its downtown and residential areas, the comeback city of the Intermountain West is also a developing tech hub. About a decade ago, city administration recognized opportunity in a dilapidated downtown building. With federal grant money and Weber State University funding, a collaborative … [Read more...]
Do You Have Your Halloween Costume?
Remember when choosing a costume was easy? They came in a box at the local Grand Central store. The material was thin and sometimes tore when you tried to put it on. It didn't matter anyway because your mom made you wear a coat. Trying to hold the mask on with that flimsy elastic was not easy. After the first five minutes of trick or treating you had to carry it. But now … [Read more...]
Dancing Man Has Court Date Scheduled
Holladay City Court—A large crowd residents of Holladay were in attendance at Holladay City Court on October 14th, to show their support for Mr. Unger. Steven Unger is known as a dancing, waving happy man in . In Cottonwood Heights he is a criminal charged with disorderly conduct. What a difference between two neighboring cities in the manner in which they treat … [Read more...]
Sugar House Scene: New Kid on the Granite Block
There’s a new kid on the Sugar House Granite Block, and he’s pushing out the old timers. The University of Utah is rumored to be building a large medical facility in the heart of Sugar House, and developer Craig Mecham has been reportedly ending leases and buying up property to begin facility construction. But not all businesses are willing to move out. The Bar, at 2168 … [Read more...]
Red Yeti – Dedicated to Honest Rock
Red Yeti began as the name of a red truck belonging to Coleman Edwards, keyboardist. A provident meeting brought him together musically with his second-cousin Kimball Barker, lead singer and guitarist. They began jamming with guitarist Isaac Lomeli and originally had a very folk rock feel. A few members came and went, leaving the band in need of a drummer and bassist. Nic … [Read more...]
Utah Symphony’s First Recording Under Music Director, Thierry Fischer
Community Press Release Honoring the Utah Symphony's 75th anniversary season, Music Director Thierry Fischer and the Utah Symphony released their first recording together on September 11, 2015. The recording features a performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 "Titan". It was recorded live in Maurice Abravanel Hall on September 12 and 13, 2014. The new Super Audio CD … [Read more...]
Hacker’s Haven – Professional Nerds at Play
Hackers are commonly known by which “hat” they wear--black or white. Black hats hack with bad intentions, like those who breached a federal database in July and nabbed the personnel records of 22 million government employees; or those said to have been hired by Kim Jong-Il to hack into Sony Pictures’ mainframe in an attempt to prevent the studio from releasing the The Interview … [Read more...]
Adoptable Pets
Utah has a wonderful history of organizations that help pets find homes. The Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Society both provide pets that fit into any lifestyle and are easy to adopt. These three animals are available from the Utah Humane Society: Beamer: Beamer is a 13-year-old white and blue cat with piercing yellow eyes that stare straight into your soul! … [Read more...]
Third Annual Salt Lake Comic Con – Interview with Dan Farr
One of Salt Lake’s biggest parties was in town recently. Salt Lake Comic Con filled the Salt Palace with over 120,000 excited fans September 24-26. We talked with Dan Farr, one of the co-founders of the event, to get his take on how things are going the third time around. How successful do you feel this comic con was? Dan Farr: “From a smile factor and customer … [Read more...]