Utah Stories

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The Utah Farmers market—there’s one near you

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      The Utah Farmers market season is now upon us, and as Farmer markets grow in popularity and diversity, there is no excuse to not check out at least a couple this year. There is certainly enough to choose from. Let's do what we can to take care of our local farmers and growers by supporting the many of Utah Farmers markets taking place this … [Read more...]

Sip O’ The Week—Park City Cocktail Contest

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  Calling all bartenders! Get your cocktails ready ... It’s that time of year again: time for the Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) Summer Cocktail Contest. The PCARA’s annual summer cocktail contest is open to all bartenders and mixologists of any PCARA establishment. Cocktail professionals are invited to submit their most innovative recipes to be … [Read more...]

Fun things to do in Utah

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  Whether you are in the mood for beer, food, or a little bit of culture, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Utah this May. Fun things to do in Utah May 10 – 11 Red Butte Garden Spring Plant Sale. There will be an impressive selection of herbs, specialty annuals, vegetables, sun and shade perennials, ornamental grasses, roses, vines, shrubs, conifers, … [Read more...]

Utah Stories—Letters from the Editor

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  Retractions and corrections In the Moab story, we (I) incorrectly noted that I-70 heads out of Moab into San Juan County, etc. It doesn’t. This should have read “US highway I-191 heading out of Moab into San Juan County.” Also, we didn’t label the first photo from the story as Castle Valley, which it was. Thanks to a reader for pointing out these errors. From … [Read more...]

INAUGURAL MADE IN UTAH BREWERS FEST CELEBRATES UTAH CRAFT BREWS AT THE GATEWAY

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May 11 at The Gateway from 5 – 10 p.m. Costumed Revelers Eligible for Giveaway Salt Lake City, Utah (April 26, 2019) – The Inaugural Made in Utah Brewers Fest at The Gateway, will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 5 until 10 p.m. The sure-to-be-popular event will feature 10 local craft brewers showcasing their newest brews, popular local foods, and cocktails from Utah … [Read more...]

Funny, Unique and Relatable Art at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

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Located in downtown Salt Lake City in the cultural core known as THE BLOCKS, The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMCA), is a chance to explore art that’s funny, unique and relatable—if you are able to get on the same wavelength as the artist. For myself, the experience was the first venture into the “Contemporary” Art. The obvious question: what does the adjective … [Read more...]

The Colorado City Music Festival Brings Music to Southern Utah Polygamist Town

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What: 3rd annual The Colorado City Music Festival Where: Hildale Utah (Colorado City, AZ) FLDS polygamist town When: April 27th, 2019 The Colorado City Music Festival takes place Apri 27th, 2019 in the polygamist town of Hildale Utah (the Utah side of infamous Colorado City, AZ). The festival is an annual event in its 3rd year. The event features live music. The first … [Read more...]

Utah Entrepreneur Challenge 2019: Utah’s Best Collegiate and High School Entrepreneurs Compete for Cash and Prizes

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BYU Beats The U at Home in Entrepreneur Challenge Statewide Innovation Showcase Utah’s best collegiate and high school entrepreneurs competed for $100,000 in cash and prizes at the 2019 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC) and High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) Awards & Showcase on Saturday, March 30, at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur … [Read more...]

Rain Getting You Down? Here Are Some Fun Activities You Can Do In April

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Fun Activities April 13 – 14 Spring Bonsai Show at Red Butte Garden. Held Saturday, April 13 from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, April 14 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Discover Bonsai, the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers. Members of the Bonsai Club of Utah will exhibit different bonsai styles and arrangements and offer demonstrations. Trees and tools will be available … [Read more...]