The Bluff Balloon Festival, Theatre and Film, and Other Activities for January 2017

Wednesdays: $1 admission at Tracy Aviary every Wednesday from November through March. Visit the Aviary for $1 every Wednesday and explore the exhibits ranging from the Owl Forest to the Dabbling Duck Pond. January 13th-15th: Bluff International Balloon Festival. The 19th Annual Bluff Balloon Festival is scheduled for January. Take a scenic flight over southeast…

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January 11, 2017

Hot air balloons flying over southern Utah — People enjoy a scenic flight over southeast Utah at the Bluff International Balloon Festival.

Wednesdays: $1 admission at Tracy Aviary every Wednesday from November through March. Visit the Aviary for $1 every Wednesday and explore the exhibits ranging from the Owl Forest to the Dabbling Duck Pond.

January 13th-15th: Bluff International Balloon Festival. The 19th Annual Bluff Balloon Festival is scheduled for January. Take a scenic flight over southeast Utah as we head into President’s Day weekend.

January 17th: Story time at the Farm – Wheeler Historic Farm. This event features free admission and runs from 10:30 am to 11:00 am at the farm, 6351 S 900 E. This is a preschool program for children and their caregivers.

January 21st: Locomotive Restoration Project – 223 Narrow Gauge at Union Station Trainmen’s Building, 2501 Wall Ave, Ogden. The Golden Spike Chapter of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society has taken on the effort of restoring Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad steam locomotive #223 to an operational engine. Work sessions are held every Saturday at 9:30 am until early afternoon. Visit Ogden City for more information.

January 25th: Cooking class: Intro to Italian held at Tony Caputo’s Market and Deli, 15th and 15th. This class is an introduction to the art of Italian cooking. Registration is $45 with an additional $15 for alcohol pairing. Visit Caputo’s Market & Deli for more information and to register.

Family Friendly

Hale Centre Theater: The Nerd, December 31st, 2016 to February 4th, 2017. 3333 Decker Lake Dr. West Valley.

Hale Center Theater: Cash on Delivery, December 31st, 2016 to February 4th, 2017. 225 W 400 N, Orem.

The Children’s Theatre: Wizard of Oz, December 10th to January 14th, 2016. 3605 S. State Street, Salt Lake City.

Off Broadway Theatre: Star Ward, January 25th to February 20th, 2017. 272 S Main Street, Salt Lake City.

Desert Star Playhouse: Indiana Bones – Raiders of the Wall Mart, January 5th to March 18th, 2017. 4861 S State Street, Murray.

Utah Opera: Man of La Mancha, January 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th & 29th, 2017. Capitol Theatre, 50 W 200 S, Salt Lake City.

Utah Symphony: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert, January 3rd, 2017. Abravanel Hall, 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City.

Ballet West: The Sleeping Beauty, February 20th to February 26th, 2017. Capitol Theatre, 50 W 200 S, Salt Lake City.

Repertory Dance Theatre: Emerge, January 6th & 7th, 2017. Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W 300 S, Salt Lake City.

PG 13

Pioneer Theatre: Fences, January 6th to January 21st, 2017. 300 S 1400 E, Salt Lake City.

Eccles Theater: Kinky Boots, January 17th to January 22nd, 2017. 131 S Main Street, Salt Lake City.

Egyptian Theatre: 2017 Sundance Film Festival, January 19th to January 29th, 2017. 328 Main Street, Park City.

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Better Solutions Than Spending $2 Billion on a Gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon

A challenge to the $2 billion taxpayer funded Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola is in the works. What else could that much money be used for?
Gondola Works was the successful PR and marketing campaign that dazzled UDOT and UTA board members and gained the support of enough Wasatch Front Regional Council members to approve the overall $26 billion plan.

The overriding questions are, Why should we be putting so much energy into a $26 billion plan that only focuses on transporting mostly elite skiers up to our mountains? How does this massive investment help average Utahns?
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Why the Salt Lake City Council Should Reject a New Salary Raise

In a letter to the Salt Lake City Council, Jan Hemming, urges the members to reconsider a pay raise for themselves. She claims the pay raise would put the council members greatly above the scale of comparable cities.
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Beloved Salt Lake Eatery Closing

SLC Eatery is set to close at the end of September with plans for private events and pop ups to continue. Fleming’s Social Hour hosts special pricing from 4 to 6pm. Arlo is featuring a Wine Dinner to September 26th.
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The End of an Era: Farewell to Salmon at the Millcreek Senior Center

For nearly a decade, Thursdays at Millcreek, Midvale, and Draper Senior Centers meant one thing: a legendary salmon entree. But now, that cherished dish has mysteriously disappeared from the menu, leaving many wondering why. What could have led to the sudden removal of such a beloved meal? Seniors who once eagerly anticipated the meal are left with questions—and disappointment. As rumors spread and new dishes appear, the fate of the Thursday salmon remains uncertain, hinting at deeper challenges lurking behind the scenes.

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