Katelyn Moss: New: The Protein Foundry: Being a person who loves to stay active and fit, I've been obsessed with The Protein Foundry ever since its opening one year ago. Not only do they provide a healthy, fresh menu, but also a friendly, bright, inspiring environment. In my opinion, they've started the trend for "healthy eats" in Utah and have done a great job of motivating … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
A Pedicabber’s Take on Working in Utah’s Inversion
I moved to Salt Lake City because of its assets: it offers incredible outdoor lifestyle opportunities, beauty in close proximity to the city, and excellent local restaurants, pubs and bars. I earn my living as a pedicabber (rickshaw bicycle rider), and in so doing, I am constantly exposed to the elements of nature. The extremely poor air quality in Salt Lake City, especially … [Read more...]
Inversion Alert! Never Trust Air You Can See – Update on Utah’s Red Air
Capitol Hill—Protesters are chanting the same mantra they have chanted for the past several years: “What do we want?” “Clean air!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” On a snow-bombed Saturday in January, a coalition of clean air advocates hosted the 4th Annual Clean Air, No Excuses rally at the State Capitol, where eight hundred protesters braved the cold to make their … [Read more...]
Red Butte Events, National Parks and Utah Theater
February 8th: Moab Music Festival Winterlude Concert at Dead Horse Point State Park. This free event will begin at noon and feature the University of Utah’s Michie Graduate String Quartet performing at the visitor center. A light lunch and optional guided trail walk (1 mile round trip) will follow. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat call the Moab Music Festival Box Office at … [Read more...]
Beat the Winter Blues – Read Utah Stories
February is a month where you can easily get bummed out due to winter doldrums and red air (or just watching too much news). But there is good news and a better choice. You can get rejuvenated by skiing the light-and-dry Utah pow, or the freshies up on Baldy or Great Scott. Run, sled or snow bike up Millcreek or City Creek Canyons. Before you ask your doctor for more … [Read more...]
Misfits Diversify Provo With Fine Art Studios and Community Events
A gang of artists, armed with heart and gall and tools from Harbor Freight, threatens to diversify Provo, Utah, with fine art, coffee, haircuts, tattoos, and community events. They’ve taken over the tired midcentury building located at 156 West 500 South and have turned it into a parlor of sorts, a source of golden light and galas and monthly drawing sessions with nude models. … [Read more...]