Family activities in Utah There are plenty of things to do in Utah this July, especially if you've had your fill of fireworks, check out these summer fun activities and community events taking place around the State this month. Moab Free Concert Series July 5, 12, 19, 26—Every Friday night in July at Swanny City Park, 400 N 100 W, Moab from 6–8 pm. Click on the … [Read more...]
Utah Stories is 10 Years Old
Utah Stories Turns 10 years old Wow! Utah Stories is 10 years old—has it really been that long since this magazine’s first printed issue? The world has vastly changed in 10 years. I still hear from many readers who say, “Gee! I’ve never seen this before. Where did this come from?” For them, I will attempt to answer that question. The Utah Stories concept was started in … [Read more...]
KUED—This Is Utah: “Small Town, Big Vision”
Small Town, Big Vision—Premieres July 11 KUED—Sometimes the most groundbreaking ideas come from the smallest communities. Get an inside look at the innovation originating in the unlikeliest of places in Utah on This Is Utah in the episode “Small Town, Big Vision” premiering July 11 at 7:00 p.m. on KUED. In this episode of This Is Utah, meet the owners of Hell’s … [Read more...]
Summer in Utah—fun local events and community activities
There is no shortage of fun during Summer in Utah, check out these fun local events and community activities to keep you and you family busy this June. June 14 and 15 Utah Hidden Garden Tour (sponsored by Utah State University Extension) Held from 12 to 6 pm on June 14 and 10 to 6 pm on June 15. The tour starts at 100 E Center Street, L400, Provo. The tour … [Read more...]
Fintech Company, Plaid, Opens Engineering Hub in Salt Lake City; Names University of Utah Computer Science Grad, Kira Booth, to Lead Team
As the Utah Computer Science Grant Act Heads to Governor's Desk, Plaid Doubles Down on Hiring Engineering Talent in Salt Lake City Plaid, the technology platform that allows consumers to connect their bank accounts to digital financial services applications like Venmo, Acorns, and Coinbase, announced it is opening an engineering hub in Salt Lake City. Plaid plans to hire … [Read more...]
Read about Utah Craft Beer in Upcoming March Issue of Utah Stories
Want to learn more about Utah craft beer Be sure to pick up the March issue of Utah Stories. Our March issue features great stories about Utah craft breweries. They are opening all over the state from Vernal to St. George and from Springville to Ogden. Read about Javier Chavez Jr., the owner and head brewer of Cervezas Zolupez newly opened in Ogden. Zolupez is Utah's … [Read more...]
The Streetcar of Trolley Square, It’s Back!
Over the years, when the streetcar sat quaintly beneath the Trolley Square water tower, it has been home to a number of businesses, including, Trolley Wing Company The historic streetcar’s return is just one component of a three-pronged repositioning of the area, which includes the development of a multifamily complex, renovations to the main property; and an attentive … [Read more...]
Strawberry Days, Yappy Hour, Desert RATS Kokopelli 150 Stage Trail Race and Utah Theater
June thru July: 4-H Summer STEM Camps. Two day camps feature everything from robotics to lotions and potions. Click here for more information and registration. June 2nd thru August 25th: Brigham Young Historic Park outdoor concerts every Tuesday and Friday evening excluding July 4th and July 14th. Concerts begin at 7:30pm at the park, 100 North State Street, Salt Lake City. … [Read more...]
Attention Utah Stories Readers – Tell Us About Your Favorite Small Town Dive Bar
We are planning a Buried Treasure Utah Stories issue for July and we'd like to spotlight small town dive bars. That special place you may have discovered on a road trip and couldn't get out of your mind. That place you always plan on going back to visit one day. The place that really made an impression. One of our favorites is the Shooting Star Saloon in Huntsville, … [Read more...]
Introduction to Utah Stories’ History Issue: From Vinyl to Eccles
It’s interesting that in our super high-tech world vinyl records are making a major comeback. Rather than put on some Beats by Dr. Dre (headphones) and selecting from thousands of songs on an iPod, more young people are taking to placing an archaic, stamped circle of grooved vinyl onto a rotating disk and positioning a needle to hear the sound. Really? It might be hard to tell … [Read more...]