Erika Kirsch, Author at Utah Stories

History of Electric Cars in Utah

Electric cars in Utah have a longer history than one might expect in such a fossil fueled state.

Trent Call and the Salt Lake City Urban Art Scene

Murals, graffiti art, and spray painted pieces showing up in galleries represent the new urban art scene world-wide. But is Salt Lake City ready for this? Meet Trent Call, who…

Charley and the Jewelry Factory

Local jeweler Charley Hafen is a superior craftsman in the truest sense. Primarily self-taught, Hafen creates jewelry reaching a dichotomy of delicate and substantial. His custom pieces could easily become…

Desert Edge Brewery: Untraditional Local Twists

Desert Edge Brewery offers some unconventionally crafted beers you won’t find anywhere else in Utah.

The Legend of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth

A local jeweler recalls the life of legendary Utah artist Ed Roth.

Utahns: Shift Your Spending to Small Business Saturday

A new campaign encourages holiday shoppers to shift some of their seasonal spending to local shops.

Day of the Dead Celebrated by Utah’s The Sharing Place

Memories of those gone before us are remembered with this Hispanic tradition.

Cottonwood Heights Mayoral Election: Robinson vs Cullimore

Upset residents and protests in Cottonwood Heights have reason to question the current mayor’s priorities.

Growing Empire Perennials and Nursery

Starting a legacy in Salt lake and still going strong, Ruth MacAngus loves making people smile when she sales her plants!

Bee Keepers… a sweet thing

Local Bee Keepers have a passion for preserving honey bees here in Utah.

Native American Spirit Dancing

The Native American Celebration hopes to enhance and empower the Native American culture.

Red Rock Brewing Company Taking Over the Earth

Read up on one of Utah’s most popular breweries: Red Rock.

Liberty Park Emporium

Liberty Park Emporium is an intimate vintage and antique shop that also showcases contemporary pieces.