In our grand effort to reduce dependence and use on antidepressants; to prevent people from becoming alcoholics, and to stop opioid abuse in its tracks: We present to you Utah's February Fun Guide, a.k.a.: how to not get depressed in February in Utah. Thank you to some of our great writers and photographers for their ideas. Dave Jensen Hotspringing! There’s nothing q … [Read more...]
Fun Utah Activities to Get you out of Winter Blues this February
Activities to Get You Out of Winter Blues Ongoing Modern West Fine Art, 177 E 200 S, Salt Lake City. Admission is free and is wheelchair accessible. This gallery features emerging contemporary artists. Through exhibitions, the gallery focuses on both new and historical bodies of work. Visit the website for more information. February 9 Snowshoe Tree Tour. Join … [Read more...]
Get Captivated at Utah Opera’s The Little Prince
My husband is not a regular at the opera and was a bit apprehensive about going to see The Little Prince, but he figured, “Hey, I can sleep at home, or sleep at the opera.” Well, he was surprised! No shut eye for him! He found this Opera captivating, and we were touched by the theme of “the eye cannot see what is truly essential. Only the heart can.” Our communi … [Read more...]
FanX® Volunteers
Since the first-ever Salt Lake Comic Con in 2013, Erika Sabrowski has volunteered at each event to ensure that things run smoothly, and to manage the details that can seem daunting and overwhelming. Erika is now the head of all volunteers for the League of Utah Volunteers (which provides the needed volunteers for FanX®), a role she fulfilled for FanX® several years prior to t … [Read more...]
January Activities and Theater
Activities Already getting cabin fever? Check out are list of January activities to get you out of the house! January 9 2019 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 5K & 10K. January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. To honor law enforcement, join in the 5K and 10K virtual runs. The price is $20 and 15% of every registration will be donated to Concerns of … [Read more...]
Local Community of “Unloved Arts” to Present Neo-Vaudeville “All Weirdo” Revue Called “Gonzo Rising”
Vaudeville tradition of the weirdo act is making a comeback at Gonzo Rising Salt Lake City - Local performing artists and self-proclaimed “weirdos” are gathering at the historic Beehive Social Club at 666 State Street on Wednesday, January 30th to celebrate the old vaudeville tradition of the Weirdo Act. Produced by Utah’s own Clusterphoque [to rhyme with “bloc … [Read more...]
Utah December Activities
November 3 – December 18 Glass Art Show at Red Butte Garden. The Glass Art Guild of Utah returns to Red Butte Garden for the 16th Annual show of kiln work and blown glass. Large and small pieces including garden art, decorative boxes, plates, trays, bowls, sculptural works, and jewelry pieces will be on display. Items displayed will be available for sale. Regular garden a … [Read more...]
A Colony of Utah Vikings Reenact Norse History
When I was a little girl, I pretended to be on some exciting adventure. I pretended to be a warrior-princess or an Indiana Jones figure. I played with swords, bows and arrows, and I rode horses in the wilderness without the supervision of adults. My childhood interests followed me into adulthood. I became very interested in world history and family history. About five years … [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 a … [Read more...]
October 2018 Activities and Theater
Activities August 18–October 14 Oktoberfest at Snowbird. Sample over 50 varieties of local and international brews at this annual event. Performances and activities will also be available. Visit Snowbird's website for more information. October 13 Petersen Family Farm Harvest Festival. Held from 9am to 4pm at the Petersen Family Farm, 11887 S 4000 W, Riverton. Celebrate t … [Read more...]