After 23 years as a public school teacher, Ashley Cross was burned out. She told her husband, Chris, “I don’t want to go back for year 24. I want a new world.” He suggested they start a distillery, playing into their love of agave and other base products in spirits, using New World sourced ingredients. And that’s how New World Distillery was born. When they … [Read more...]
July Fun Guide 2021: Celebrations & Activities
Pioneer Day Celebrations: July 9-10: Pops Concert. The Choral Arts Society of Utah will join the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band and soloist Lauren Gruwell for concerts featuring hits from the 50s & 60s, movie soundtracks, patriotic favorites, and much more. This event is free but tickets are required. Visit daysof47.com for more information. July 15: Pioneers of … [Read more...]
3 Exceptional Farmers You Will Find at Ogden Farmers Market
Organizing a farmers market is no easy task, but the people in Ogden do it right. Their goal is to “Strive to provide awareness of, and access to, local agriculture while utilizing vendors, musicians, artists, and community partners to create an inclusionary culture of urban arts and community engagement. The Farmers Market Ogden series acts as a community drawing board for … [Read more...]
A Short List of Farmers Markets Across the Wasatch Front
Brigham City Farmers Market: Opens June 19, 2021. Located at 20 N Main Street, Brigham City, at the Bill of Rights Plaza. Open each Saturday through September. Downtown Farmers Market: Open June 5 - October 23, 2021. Located at Pioneer Park, 350 S 300 W, Salt Lake City. Open Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Lehi Farmers Market: 7431 N 8000 W, Lehi. Open every weekend, Fridays … [Read more...]
Utah Moms Compete on Fox’s LEGO® Masters
Jen Smart is an ER and ICU nurse, and a mother of 6. Susan Earls owns Rosebud Antiques in Pleasant Grove and is the mother of 2. Both Women live in American Fork and they are partners in the current season of Fox’s LEGO® Masters. The competition features two person teams who complete building challenges, using 5 million LEGO® bricks, each week for a chance to win the $100,000 … [Read more...]
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Park City woman seeks to ascend Seven Second Summits
In 2018, Jennifer Drummond had a life-changing accident. While driving from Heber City to her home in Park City, she was hit by a semi. Her car rolled three times and landed upside down in the median. She remembers seeing a man running toward her and asking if she was okay. Her first thought was to ask about anyone else involved in the accident. The man told her that she was … [Read more...]
Going to Disneyland is My Job
Can you imagine your job consists of traveling the world and visiting Disneyland Theme Parks? That is just what Chris Provost and his wife Amanda do and then post their adventures, secrets, tips, and history stories on their YouTube channel, Provost Park Pass. Chris is the emcee in the main ballroom of Salt Lake’s FanX® and has been since the first event. His job there is … [Read more...]
Coleman Knitting Mills – Memorable Letterman Jackets since 1947
William Coleman of Logan made bomber jackets for World War II and when the war ended, and the need dried up in 1947, he transitioned his factory into a family business making letterman jackets for local high schools and universities. The company is still going strong today under the guidance of Abe Dalebout, who purchased the company about 5 years ago when none of the … [Read more...]
Following City Guidelines Fear Factory is Still Bringing on the Scare
Last November, Fear Factory began a major renovation. Back then, owner Rob Dunfield couldn’t have predicted that a few months later COVID-19 would rear its ugly head and put a damper on haunted houses and businesses everywhere. But Dunfield and his team, including his wife and co-owner Heidi Dunfield, decided that a scary virus wasn’t going to stop them from scaring Salt … [Read more...]
Online Villains Targeting Remote Workers
In just the click of a few computer keys your personal identity or your business client lists can be in the hands of criminals willing to sell anything of value on the dark web. How do you fight criminals that spend their waking hours figuring out how to get through your security systems and firewalls as quickly as you put them up? One company, INVISUS, has … [Read more...]