Attending sporting events and cheering on local teams offer exhilarating opportunities to express pride for Salt Lake. While the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake compete for glory in the nation’s major sports leagues, many under-the-radar teams also call Utah home. From women’s tackle football to
Adesina Daniel Oduntan is an expert beekeeper who runs a unique Salt Lake business - Bee-Craft Consult. Daniel brought his business to Utah from Nigeria and has found great success here amongst the friendly locals. As a university agriculture student, Daniel decided that he was going to be
Pioneer Day is a big deal in Utah. July 24th is the date that commemorates the day in 1847 that Brigham Young first set foot in the Salt Lake Valley and declared to his fellow Mormon pioneers: “This is the right place.” Although the 24th is the official day, many of the events this year will be held
Listening to a sweet melody while swaying in unison to that warm summer breeze–that’s what we call a pure, unfettered moment. Now that concert venues have opened up and all that cheerful sunshine is here to stay, we can have more of those moments. No more isolated nights with just the TV as our only
Come visit the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) and take a journey back 5,000 years ago along the River Nile to one of the most advanced ancient civilizations in Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs. Now open to the public, the latest special exhibit at NHMU guides visitors through the fascinating and
There’s a vibrant community of local entrepreneurs located in Salt Lake City who pride themselves on personal expression and inclusivity. Through the lenses of clothing and body art, three local apparel shops—A ’La Mode SLC, Copperhive Vintage and Twisted Roots—celebrate expressive clothing styles,
After one of the strangest years in living memory, getting out and celebrating the 4th of July with friends and family is something so many of us are looking forward to. Barbecues, parades, carnivals, and fireworks are all great ways to get out and remember the joys of being with one another and
There are many public events and celebrations going on in Salt Lake to celebrate Juneteenth this year. Juneteenth commemorates the date that the abolition of slavery was finally announced in Texas more than 2 years after the official signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. A holiday officially
The lights go on, the curtains part and the stage floods with sound—the experience of live theater is brighter than ever before! A spotlight is on the Utah theater scene, with local playwrights and performers eager to step onstage for an expanding audience in several new venues. Award-winning and
From the Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Temple Square, one of Utah’s top tourist attractions, will begin a phased reopening on June 14. The Conference Center will be the first to welcome guests, with additional facilities to follow in coming months. As Temple Square
Salt Lake is a remarkable place that locals love and that so often takes first-time visitors by surprise. In 2021, we decided to find a better way to communicate what it is that makes Salt Lake so unique. It's time to let people in on the secret of how Salt Lake is able to bring together things that
Wading through the Memorial Day sale ads and attempting to find a campsite in a sea of packed RVs and tents, you might be wondering how you can best reflect and honor the lives of service members during our nation’s more somber holiday. Flags flown at half-mast, silk poppy pins and flowers,
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime Pride event. And by “once-in-a-lifetime” we actually mean once-in-a-freaking-lifetime because this probably won’t happen again, folx. Put on your rainbow face mask and roam through 20 amazing gardens, each curated by local artists offering their unique
In April 2021, Salt Lake Acting Company, Utah’s leading destination for brave, contemporary theatre, announced an ambitious new project called “The Amberlee Fund: Accessibility Elevated.” The $1 million capital campaign is named after SLAC’s late patron, Amberlee Hatton-Ward. Amberlee, who used a
With spring and summer upon us, and 2020 finally in the rear view mirror, the world is looking a little brighter. Things are beginning to get back to normal, and everyone is ready to make up for lost time. Finding adventures in Salt Lake has never been a problem, and for this summer, take a look at
Don't disappoint Mom this year - from the standard to the creative and unusual, here are some Salt Lake-based ideas on how to celebrate that special woman in your life. The Sweets We know it's cliché to buy mom a box of chocolates, but what if you put a little Salt Lake twist on this old standby?
Nestled comfortably between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, Cedar City is a true gateway to adventure. Fast track flow trails and stunning views for every type of adventurer, and more are just waiting to be discovered in our backyard. And beneath the stars, the Tony-Award-Winning Utah
Cinco de Mayo - a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage - is alive and well in Salt Lake. With an Hispanic and Latino population of almost 19%, there are many excellent (and delicious!) local ways to enjoy the day. While there are fewer big parties and festivals in the wake of COVID, you
In Salt Lake, "sustainability" and "being green" are more than just buzz words - they're a way of life. With the nearness of the Wasatch Mountains and the daily availability of incredible outdoor recreation and scenery, the desire to protect those natural resources is strong. Earth Day is important
In 2013, an act of historic significance came to pass: the first gin distillery in Utah in more than a hundred years opened in Salt Lake. Beehive Distilling is the brainchild of three men: Chris Barlow, Erik Ostling, and Matt Aller. The three had previously been in careers requiring creative
