Navajo-Churro Sheep: Oldest Breed of Domestic Sheep in the United States presented by Sam Cunningham of Cunnington Farms Putting the Past to Work for Our Future: Livestock Conservancy International Heritage The Livestock Conservancy designates the third week of May annually to bring recognition to critical and endangered heritage breeds in order “to protect endangered … [Read more...]
Utah Activities and Events April 2023
April 13-15 Moab Dirt Bike Rally. Learn about the trails in and around Moab with everything from beginners to experts. This event features guided tours, booths, and a photo contest. Visit the website for more information. April 20-23 Wasatch Mountain Film Festival. This festival screens Adventures films and offers workshops, lectures, food & entertainment. To see a … [Read more...]
March 2023 Activities and Events in Utah
March 11 The 46th annual St. Patrick’s parade will be held at The Gateway, 18 N Rio Grande St. starting at 11am. This year’s theme is Shade of Green. After the parade, the Siamsa, or folk entertainment, will commence, with vendors, food, drink, and more. March 11-14 Moab Skinny Tire Festival. Moab boasts some of the best road biking in the world with hundreds of miles of … [Read more...]
February 2023 Activities and Events in Utah
February 9 Local & Live at Fort Desolation, 916 S main Street. This annual fundraising event for local music artists will support Morgan Snow of Triggers & Slips. The proceeds will go to help with expenses for Morgan’s son’s chemotherapy expenses. Live music, food & drink, cash bar and more for a $25 admission fee. February 10 to February 12 Acorns Antique & … [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...]
A Group of Volunteers Helps Christmas Happen for the Underprivileged in Ogden, Utah
OGDEN – For the past dozen of Decembers, a dedicated group of volunteers has helped make Christmas happen for struggling students and their families in northern Utah. This year’s Community Christmas Event is scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at Ben Lomond High School. As if by magic, the school’s Commons area transforms to host festivities guaranteed to lighten loads and … [Read more...]
The Salt Lake’s Other Choir Performs this Holiday Season
"The song speeds up, gets slow, then speeds up again. So now comes the fun part. Let's put in the breathing." With those words, Dennis McCracken prepares another song for the Salt Lake Men's Choir to perform at its annual holiday concert. Fondly known as Salt Lake's "Other Choir," the 60-member ensemble has blended voices for 39 years, with McCracken wielding a baton for 17 of … [Read more...]
December 2022 Activities and Events in Salt Lake and Beyond
Daily Christmas Concerts on Temple Square through December 23 Temple Square Performances hosts daily choirs from schools and community organizations, as well as string, flute, guitar, and bell groups. Performances are held at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square, the Plaza Lobby of the Conference Center, above the Food Court at City Creek Center, and at the Church History … [Read more...]
Helper, Utah: This Old Train Town Isn’t Just A Whistlestop Any More
For many years, the sleepy town of Helper, Utah was only a place to stop for fuel on the way to and from the world-famous Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. In fact, many drivers didn’t even notice the little city tucked in along the mountainside nestled among the trees and river. But that wasn’t the case for Cindi Curry, the owner of Balance Rock Eatery and Pub, who … [Read more...]
November 2022 Activities and Events in Utah
November 9 Utah Film Center screening of Godzilla at the City Library downtown location, 210 E. 400 S. This film, from 1954, is considered a masterpiece of Japanese cinema. There will be a post-film conversation about, “the importance of Godzilla and its relevance to Utah’s own history with nuclear weapons tests and our population of “downwinders” in Southern Utah. The … [Read more...]