Holladay, Utah leaders declared a state of emergency saying that the threat of flooding of the city is now an” imminent risk” as temperatures will be rising into the eighties in the coming days and over the weekend. Currently, the creek is running at 340 cfs (cubic feet per second). The river is expected to surpass 650 cfs by Sunday. Partial flooding will occur near river … [Read more...]
2nd Annual King’s Day Festival Takes Place in Salt Lake City, Utah
Dutch King's Day Sat, Apr 22 from 11:00am - 6:00pm The Gateway SLC WEAR ORANGE and Party like the Dutch! Bike Parade, food & beer, craft & vintage fair, Amsterdam DJ Marc van Brabant, games, kid activities, butterfly release and more! Dutch Social Club of Utah and The Old Dutch Store present Salt Lake City's 2nd annual Dutch King's Day, returning to The … [Read more...]
Events and Activities in Utah January 2023
January 12 Birding on Skis at Alta. Pre-registered skiers can help expand Alta’s bird list with a bird survey in conjunction with Tracy Aviary. Held from 9am to noon, the event is open to those 12 years of age and older, with intermediate ski experience. Must have a lift ticket and pre-register at Alta.com. The tour meets at the bottom of Collins Lift. The event will continue … [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...]
Fun Activities in Utah to Do in November 2021
November The Salt Lake City Mission is in urgent need of turkeys and they are asking the community for help. They are looking for donated frozen turkeys between 10 and 12 pounds. Other holiday meal trimmings are also welcome. Distribution to those in need starts November 19. Donations can be dropped off at Salt Lake City’s Mission’s main office at 1151 South Redwood Road, … [Read more...]
Wasatch Brewery Celebrates 35 Years as Utah’s Original Craft Brewery
Wasatch Brewery is celebrating 35 years as Utah’s original craft brewery! Throwback specials and giveaways will run at the Wasatch locations in Park City and Salt Lake City during the month of October, leading up to the official anniversary date of October 22. Visit Wasatch Brewery for custom merch, specialty beers and huge prize giveaways sponsored by Ski Utah. Wasatch … [Read more...]
Summer Activities at Alta
Summer is here with blooming flowers and wildlife sightings. We are excited to get outside into the cool mountain air and enjoy our beautiful nook of nature. The Alta community and Alta’s General Manager Mike Maughan welcome you to summer at Alta, "We invite visitors to responsibly enjoy the beauty and charm of Albion Basin. Please respect the natural environment … [Read more...]
The Unintended Consequences of Utah’s Tech Boom
Utah's tech boom has been incredible. There are more tech jobs in Utah per capita than any other state in the country, and our tech economy keeps growing. Utah has minted tech billionaires such as Ryan Smith (who recently bought the Utah Jazz), and Josh James who is taking Domo to new heights. But as more tech moguls move in and want to inhabit the loveliest places along the … [Read more...]
Beer and Books: Fisher Brewing and Ken Sanders Rare Books Teamed Up to Create a Monkey Wrench Gang Beers
A. Fisher Brewing Company and Ken Sanders Rare Books have teamed up to produce a limited line of beers based on characters from Edward Abbey's iconic novel, The Monkey Wrench Gang, illustrated by R. Crumb. The beers, six in all, will feature the four main characters from the novel: Doc Sarvis, Bonnie Abbzug, George Washington Hayduke and Seldom Seen Smith. The two additional … [Read more...]
Mezes at Manoli’s and Online Cooking School
Mezes & More @ Manoli’s Lovers (like me) of the great Greek-inspired fare at Manoli’s will be pleased to hear that every week, beginning on Sundays, Manoli’s posts a new takeout menu for the week on Facebook and Instagram. Manoli's takeout includes grab-and-go items, weekend dinner take-and-bake kits, and re-heatable mezes. Says Manoli, “We are blown away and … [Read more...]