I turned 62 in April of this year, and I climbed back on a bike for the first time in more than 10 years. My butt didn’t touch a bike saddle for the entire decade of my 50s, and I make that confession with a great deal of embarrassment and regret. I loved riding my bike as a kid. I don’t remember the bike I first learned to ride on, but the first bike I could call my own … [Read more...]
Utah Arts Alliance Introduces Lumen Land—a pop-up, COVID-safe walkthrough light art exhibit
As part of the annual ILLUMINATE Light Art + Creative Technology Festival, Utah Arts Alliance and Dreamscapes introduces Lumen Land, in partnership with Element 11. Lumen Land is a walk-through light art labyrinth that showcases the cross section of physical art and technology in a 17,000 square ft outdoor space. The project consists of large and small-scale installations … [Read more...]
The (Other) Oldest Profession: Storytelling in Utah
No, not THAT profession! Get your mind out of the gutter! It’s storytelling! Storytelling has been practiced since the beginning of time. It has been documented that there have been primitive civilizations who functioned without the use of the wheel and yet, they had storytellers. These storytellers of old were instrumental in passing on traditions, genealogies, songs, … [Read more...]
Onewheel World Championship Race Promises to be a Must See Event
Streaming live on Youtube - Twelve of the world’s best Onewheel riders will race down trails of a top-secret Utah Ski Resort for a shot at a $10,000 prize purse. Future Motion, maker of the popular Onewheel electric boards, today announced the details of its 2020 edition of Race for the Rail—an off-road Onewheel race that will take place at an undisclosed ski resort in the … [Read more...]
Utah Community September Activities and Theater
From the Utah Shakespeare Festival to the Harvest Moon Celebration to Ballet West, September activities & theater give many ways to engage in local Utah. Activities July 9 – September 24 New Roots Farmers Market at Central Park. This Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7:30pm at South Salt Lake’s Central Park, 2797 S 200 E. New Roots is a national program in … [Read more...]
Made in Utah festival, activities, & events to keep you engaged all August long
August Activities From the 5th annual Made in Utah festival, to Utah theater, to star gazing, there are always plenty of activities and events all summer long in Utah, and August isn't going to change that. Utah Stories keeps you local—check out these awesome local events and activities going on all month long, you're sure to find something for you and your … [Read more...]
July fun: family activities & community events in Utah
Family activities in Utah There are plenty of things to do in Utah this July, especially if you've had your fill of fireworks, check out these summer fun activities and community events taking place around the State this month. Moab Free Concert Series July 5, 12, 19, 26—Every Friday night in July at Swanny City Park, 400 N 100 W, Moab from 6–8 pm. Click on the … [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 … [Read more...]