September 10 Sandy City Horse Parade. Held starting at 9am at 70 E 8760 S, Sandy. After the parde the Sandy City Heritage Festival will be held at the Historic Main Street Park, 90 E 8720 S from 11am to 2pm. This is a free family event and all are invited. September 10 Avenues Street Fair. This annual neighborhood event will be held on 2nd Avenue between F and L … [Read more...]
August 2022 Events and Activities in Salt Lake and Beyond
August 8 Sunflower Festival 2022. Presented by Cross E Ranch, this event held at 3500 North 2200 West will feature 16 acres of flowers, photography, treats, soda, and water. Hours are 8am to 9pm August 9 Yappy Hour. Bring your pups, friends, and family to Fairmont Park 1040 E Sugarmont Drive for a free admission evening of live music, food vendors, and booths. There will be … [Read more...]
When Should You Refinance A Home
Deciding when to refinance your home can be confusing if you are unsure when the right time is. The perfect time to do it will be up to you and your specific situation, but there are a few great times to look into it, which will be covered in a second. But first, you need to remember one of the most essential rules when looking for a new loan; COMPARE. Never assume that the … [Read more...]
Utah Events and Activities July 2022
July 8, 15, 22, 29 Free concerts every Friday evening from 7:30 to 8:30pm at the Brigham Young Historic Park on Temple Square, 50 West North Temple Street. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic food are allowed. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will move inside to the Assembly Hall. July Concerts: July 8 will feature Relic Acoustic Band, July 22 is a “Broadway Getaway,” … [Read more...]
Activities and Events June 2022
June 10-11 Kokopelli Relay. This is a bicycle relay from Moab to St. George. A member of each team must be in the saddle at all times while the rest of the team rests and refuels. With a total distance to 530+ miles over and through some of the most scenic landscapes in Utah, including two national parks, the race starts at Grand County High School, 608 Fourth E St. … [Read more...]
Roe vs. Wade Utah Capitol Rally on Mother’s Day
What was originally billed as a walk turned into a rally and then a protest in Salt Lake City on Mother’s Day, when more than 300 people showed up at an event sponsored by the Utah Alliance regarding the current hot button issue of Roe vs Wade and its supposedly pending repeal by the Supreme Court. As you can see, some of the signs provided some "strong" opinions. A few … [Read more...]
May 2022 Activities and Events
May 12 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival. Owl lovers are invited to a bird watching party on Antelope Island to look for Great Horned, Barn, Burrowing, Long-eared and Short-eared owls. This is also a great opportunity to see other wildlife in the park. Held from 5pm to 9:30pm, ticket price includes park entry. Registration and more information can be found at here. May 14 Farm … [Read more...]
Girl vs Boy: Never Underestimate a Girl Wrestler
Beyond "Girls Wrestling Boys: Concerned About Mixing the Sexes on the Wrestling Mat?" (Utah Stories, April 2022), one crucial aspect in these girl vs boy wrestling matches ― sportsmanship ― has not substantially improved over the past two decades. As alluded to in that article, “ ... boys can often see these types of matches as ‘lose/lose' situations. If they win, they only … [Read more...]
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition Comes to Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah.- The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition opens Friday, Apr. 29 in Salt Lake City. The exhibition is a presentation of museum-quality, near-life-size reproductions of one of the world’s greatest artistic achievements. “This exhibition gives visitors a chance to engage with Rome’s most iconic treasures in ways that were … [Read more...]
Home of Truth: A Ghost Town Play Showing in Allen Park April 29th through May 1st, 2022
Salt Lake Public Lands and Playwright RJ Walker are bringing live theater to Allen Park. Home of Truth: A Ghost Town Play is a walk-through theatrical experience. Audience members will get a glimpse into the past to experience what happened at The Home of Truth, a real ghost town in central Utah. This show is only made possible by the unique setting of Allen Park, located in … [Read more...]