Instead of buying gifts that will end up in the back of the closet collecting dust or hidden in a drawer, buy experiences instead. They can range in price from free to expensive. Red Butte Gardens has concerts and movies in the summertime. Don’t forget to bring your favorite bottle of wine and a picnic dinner. Also, the Natural History Museum right next door has year-round … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Places To Go and Things to See in Utah in December
Utah Activities in December December 3rd and 4th: Holiday Open House at Red Butte Garden. Find one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists including handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber art, candies, glass and more. Also enjoy free garden admission. For more information visit redbuttegarden.org/holiday-open-house. December 5th: Holiday Sing-A-Long. A free event presented by … [Read more...]
With Eccles Theater Broadway Comes to Utah
To much fanfare and celebration, the Eccles Performing Arts Theater has opened at the Corner of Main Street and 100 South. The lineup of upcoming performances is remarkable: Broadway touring companies will have a spectacular new home, as will well-renowned comedians and touring bands. Main Street has a crown jewel, and a great reason for visitors to visit downtown. However, … [Read more...]
The Face of Utah During the Great Depression
Utahns are a resilient lot, hearty and self-reliant. The Mormon Church teaches its members to be prepared in the event of a national or world-wide economic crisis, natural disaster, or other unforeseen calamity, and yet, in spite of advanced preparation by many of its citizens, Utah was one of the states hardest hit by the Great Depression of the 1930s—the result of a Stock … [Read more...]