In 1873, Brigham Young issued a call that would give Utah a unique place in the history of women in medicine: “The time has come,” he said, “for women to come forth as doctors in these valleys of the mountains.” Many Utah women answered this call, leaving their homes to study medicine on the East Coast. For others, however, Young’s declaration may have seemed a bit slow. … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Historic Buildings Stand The Test Of Time
Who doesn’t like to go back and see the place where they grew up?” said Ogden social entrepreneur and developer Thaine Fischer. “If it's relatively unchanged and beautiful it gives us a sense of pride and security.” Vacant, demolished or neglected old buildings with boarded-up windows will quickly crumble. And nobody wants blight in their city. Thankfully, some key … [Read more...]
And They’re Off! Chariot Races in Ogden
"It's an adrenaline rush!" Fourteen-year-old Hutch Udy from Tremonton lights up as he shares his plan to continue in his family's 70-year old tradition of chariot racing. On a balmy winter day in Ogden, the Golden Spike Arena grandstand is filled with eager spectators awaiting the starting gate to open. "And they're off!" the starter shouts. Two chariots abreast, pulled … [Read more...]
Monarch Reigns Over Ogden Art Scene
Ogden has added a new crown jewel to the downtown art scene on 25thStreet. The Monarch, a renovated former parking garage, lives up to its royal name. With three large event spaces, creative studios, and space for dining and retail, the Monarch promises collaboration, creativity, and art of all kinds. The Monarch itself is a work of art. The industrial structure was built in … [Read more...]
Road Trip Adventure: Blues and Bluegrass
I’ve driven the highways of 43 states, sang in endless divebars, and slept in more WalMart parking lots than I care to remember. I left Utah in 2013 in a van with a bunch of blues musicians, and we worked our way playing shows all the way to the Georgia coast and back. I haven’t left the road since. I was singing at the Urban Lounge In Salt Lake City and Richard Markosian … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Parlour Coffee Bar—Small Parlour, Big Plans
Ogden’s tiniest coffee shop has giant dreams. The Parlour Coffee Bar has set out to turn a 500-square-foot space into a place to connect, share ideas, and work to revitalize Ogden’s downtown. Owner Kim Bowsher, who is also the head of the Ogden Downtown Alliance, and Erika Wynn, Parlour’s manager, expect the new shop to help people come together over quality specialty … [Read more...]