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October Activities and Theater

October 9, 2019 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

October Activities & Theater

Activities October Witchfest at Gardner Village, 1100 W 7800 S. This is a celebration of everything “witch,” complete with witch displays, a scavenger hunt, breakfast with a witch, Witchapalooza Music Dinner Theater, a witches 5K and Witches Night Out. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm. October 11 – 12 Creatures of the Night at Ogden Nature Center, 966 W 12th … [Read more...]

The Colorado City Music Festival blows up!

June 25, 2019 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

The Colorado City Music Festical will be announcing the 4th annual festival date on July 1, after which we will gradually make some big announcements.

The Colorado City Music festival For three years now we have brought music to the Utah/Arizona border Community of Short Creek. Historically, the area has been more known for polygamy than it has for music festivals. This year‘s event only sold 230 pre-sale tickets so we were in no way prepared for the awesome rock concert that was about to take place.  I knew something big … [Read more...]

Utah’s newest radio station KUAA

March 14, 2019 by Nick Kuzmack Leave a Comment

Don't Touch That Dial! KUAA and Brad Wheeler Groove a Mix of World Music Tune your radio dial to 99.9 FM, and if you are within range, you will hear the unique sounds emanating from Utah’s newest radio station, KUAA. Founded by Derek Dryer and now headed by (Bad) Brad Wheeler, this non-profit station broadcasts a diverse mix of multicultural and bilingual music … [Read more...]

Utah Opera’s The Little Prince

January 1, 2019 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

  The beloved story of The Little Prince comes to life as a new production from Utah Opera. Rachel Portman and Nicholas Wright’s The Little Prince presented by the Utah Opera will open January 19 and play through January 27. Meanwhile, Utah Opera Production Studios is busy building sets and creating costumes that are sure to transform the artistic visions of … [Read more...]

Bands are Buzzing at The Beehive Social Club

December 31, 2018 by Nick Kuzmack Leave a Comment

  For almost 10 years, Konrad Keele has operated an all-ages venue for Utah’s punk, hardcore and Ska communities. Standing at about 6’ 2”, Keele dresses casually-not with studs and bristles- and speaks with a reserved, but confident tone. Since 2016, he has owned and operated The Beehive Social Club, located on 666 South and State Street. He seeks to empower his … [Read more...]

Turner Guitar Company: Ogden Craftsman Mends Guitars

November 22, 2018 by Tom Bennett Leave a Comment

Jon Turner is a fast man—he talks fast, he walks fast, he thinks fast and he works fast. I know this sounds like a Jimmy John's commercial, but Jonny T, as his friends call him, isn't making sandwiches; he is creating tone. I sat down with Turner in his basement in Ogden. The low ceiling and walls framed his work table and guitars hung from stands all over the room. … [Read more...]

A Backyard Becomes One of the Top Acoustic Music Venues in Salt Lake

October 23, 2018 by Al Sacharov Leave a Comment

Title :  “Kris' backyard has become one of the top acoustic music venues in Salt Lake City.” - musician Marv Hamilton On Sunday afternoons at her Millcreek home, Kris Thorne hosts top music acts from Utah and beyond. Chairs are set up in her yard, a band arrives, people socialize, potluck dishes are shared, and a crowd settles under spreading shade trees for great … [Read more...]

Salt Lake’s Big Time Karaoke Scene

September 26, 2018 by Nick Kuzmack Leave a Comment

Karaoke is a unique medium that brings people from all walks of life together. From professionals, to amateurs, to friends just out for a laugh, it is a platform for individuals or groups to get on a stage and sing their favorite tunes—with or without the assistance of libations. “To me it’s the coming together of cultures. We have people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s … [Read more...]

Bonanza Campout Festival: The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music

August 27, 2018 by Braden Latimer Leave a Comment

Tucked away in River’s Edge Campground near Heber, Utah, lies one of Utah's best kept secrets—an outdoor music festival with a star-studded lineup, fantastic amenities, and a picture-perfect alpine backdrop. Now in their third year of production, Bonanza Campout attracts people ready to enjoy the on-site camping options, local food trucks and breweries, and its unique, eclectic … [Read more...]

John Young: Luthier

August 8, 2018 by Alyssa Bray Leave a Comment

"A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit, and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy." -Albert Einstein   I spent a recent morning in a violin maker’s shop, being given a tour by its luthier, John Young. John picks up a future violin, a pair of wooden boards, and we look at the flaming of the grain. He shows me a scattering of violin pieces, ribs, … [Read more...]

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