Made in UV: Shaving the way with beard oil and sweetly spun cotton candy
For every issue of Utah Valley Magazine, we recognize five Utah Valley grown products. Grab your wallet — these creative businesses are something you’re going to want. Wipeable, Washable and Stylish One Utah summer, Marilee Killpack took her family to dine outdoors to avoid their cramped, hot apartment, but that meant a lot of messy […]
Customers reflect on 55 years of El Azteca
El Azteca has been a staple to get good Mexican food in Utah County, but after 55 years the owners have decided to close their doors. The owners of El Azteca, the Rubio and Revuelta family, announced their closing on Facebook on Aug. 22. The restaurant that opened in 1962 has been the go-to Mexican […]
Weekend best bets: 5 events to slide into September
School has officially taken over the valley, but attendance at these fun weekend events is mandatory. Take a break from hitting the books and enjoy a weekend of fun in September with these Utah Valley events. Sheepdog Championship & Festival If you are looking to watch world class sheepdogs, then you are barking up the […]
Payson celebrates 88 years with Golden Onion Days
Payson is getting ready to celebrate its 88th anniversary with Golden Onion Days. Janeen Dean, community and cultural events coordinator, said the greatest part of the city celebration has been how long it’s been around. L.D. Stewart, an old mayor of Payson, created the city celebration. “The very best part about Golden Onion Days is […]
Trading treats for tricks: Payson’s Brian South pulls out the tricks for Halloween
It’s known as the holiday where children dressed as ghouls and goblins ask for tricks or treats, and while most families prepare bowls of candy for Halloween, local venture Discover Magic is pulling out all the tricks. Payson’s Brian South has been a magician his whole life. He has performed at events and fairs, developed […]
Weekend best bets: 5 events to take a break from school
Summer may be taking a backseat to school, but summer events are still in full swing. While you are winding down and getting used to your back-to-school schedule, hold on to your summer weekends a little longer in August with these Utah Valley events. Dancing Under the Stars Lay out on the lawn of the […]
From hospital bed, Evie Clair’s father reacts to America saving daughter on AGT
Evie Clair was amongst the bottom three last night on “America’s Got Talent,” but after America voted, Clair got to continue on to the semifinals. Clair, Eric Jones and The Masqueraders were announced as part of the bottom three at the beginning of the live elimination show last night. To stay on the show, America […]
Utah-Tube: ‘Studio C’ attempts to clear up bizarre Mormon misconceptions
“Studio C” released a new comedy sketch about the misconceptions of Mormonism, only this time the misconceptions are wild, wacky and sure to spark some laughter. Friends from college reconnect at a mutual friend’s wedding where one friend (played by Mallory Everton) good-naturedly tries to help her Mormon friend (Whitney Call) live her religion. From […]
Weekend best bets: 5 events to hold onto summer
Summer is slipping away, but summer events are still in full swing. While you are winding down and getting ready to go back to school, hold on to your summer weekends in August with these Utah Valley events. Orem Owlz What’s more American than baseball? The Orem Owlz will be taking on Ogden this weekend […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
Summer is slipping away, but summer events are still in full swing. While you are winding down and getting ready to go back to school, hold on to your summer weekends in August with these Utah Valley events. “Pillow Talk” Brad Allen and Jan Morrow are taking on the Hale Center Theater stage. Watch as […]
Utah-Tube: GENTRI encourages being ‘The One’ in new video shot in India
GENTRI: The Gentlemen Trio released a new video called “One” about the lessons they learned in India about the power and influence of “The One.” “It only takes one life to make a difference,” trio member Brad Robins said at the end of the “One” video. The trio worked with Rising Star Outreach, an organization […]
Lindon Days celebration ‘Dares to Dream’ with boat races, fishing and a car show
Lindon residents are daring to dream at this year’s Lindon Day celebration held Aug. 7–12. The theme for this year’s weeklong celebration is “Dare to Dream.” Heath Bateman, Lindon City Parks and Recreation director, said the city has some pretty exciting events coming up, including an epic car show and a classic fishing event. “On […]
Weekend best bets: 5 events to welcome August
Summer is slipping away, but summer events are still in full swing. While you are winding down and getting ready to go back to school, hold on to your summer weekends in August with these Utah Valley events. Rooftop Concert Series The first weekend of the month is always exciting because that means the Rooftop […]
Alpine’s Bridle Up Hope hosts 1st annual Hope Trail Ride
Bridle Up Hope will be hosting their 1st annual Hope Trail Ride this Saturday, Aug. 5. Alpine Days and Bridle Up Hope will be sponsoring this event for the community. Bridle Up Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was started in 2013 in memory of Alpine’s own Rachel Covey. “The mission of Bridle Up […]
Utah-Tube: Utah couple ‘Goes the Distance’ with ‘Moana’ and ‘Hercules’ mashup
Utah husband and wife duo Scott and Ryceejo Shattuck are stepping it up a notch when it comes to Disney mashups. The duo released their tenth a cappella video on YouTube yesterday where they performed a mashup of Disney’s “Moana” and “Hercules.” Capturing the spirit of two Disney anthems, the Orem couple cleverly combined “How […]
Utah-Tube: Dahlia Row flips Sinatra classic to fit ‘La La Land’ style
A childhood memory and modern-day hit film collided as Dahlia Row released its newest song, Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” with a “La La Land” twist. The Payson-based acoustic trio made up of Becky Foster, Lynda Breese and Chris Meek is focusing this year’s album on songs from their childhood. “Our 2017 album is focusing on […]
Highland celebrates 40 years with the Highland Fling Ruby Jubilee
Rubies are a city’s best friend this year as Highland celebrates its 40th Anniversary with their Scottish-themed Ruby Jubilee Highland Fling. “We are calling it that because the ruby is the 40th anniversary gemstone,” said Highland city events coordinator Julie Tapusoa. “We are celebrating our past and looking forward to our future, which is our […]
Weekend best bets: 5 events to soak up the last weekend in July
Summer is halfway over in Utah Valley, but things are just heating up. Make the most of your July weekends by marking these Utah Valley events in your calendar. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” The Sundance Theatre is back and ready to take the stage as performers take on “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Go, […]
LDS teen advances to the live show on ‘America’s Got Talent’ with another emotional song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF506F3nFsU In another emotional performance, 13-year-old Evie Clair performed once again on “America’s Got Talent” and was advanced to the live show for her special performance. The LDS girl from Florence, Arizona performed the song “I Try” by Macy Gray, a song that meant a lot to her. “A lot of things are happening right […]
6 places to celebrate Pioneer Day in Utah Valley
The 24th of July marks the day Utah was settled. In 1847, Mormon pioneers arrived in Salt Lake Valley. Here’s how you can celebrate Utah’s birthday in Utah Valley: Temple to Temple Run Lace up your shoes in the morning and do what the pioneers did — travel by foot. While the Temple to Temple […]
Weekend best bets: 6 Utah Valley events to fill your weekend
Summer is halfway over in Utah Valley, but things are just heating up. Make the most of your July weekends by marking these Utah Valley events in your calendar. Jigglefest Ashton Gardens is ready to get their jiggle on. Well, at least the Jell-O will be jiggling. Grab your swimsuit and goggles and join Thanksgiving Point for […]
Utah-Tube: Miss Utah judges take to the stage to perform ‘Wicked’ song
Two Miss Utah judges took a break from judging the competition to sing “For Good” from the Broadway musical “Wicked” during the third day of the preliminary competition on June 16. “We just wanted to dedicate this tonight to the girls competing and for all their hard work and hopefully the friendships that they’ve made […]
Utah ranks low on WalletHub’s most at-risk youth report
It turns out Utah is a pretty good place to be a youth. This morning WalletHub, a personal finance website, released their findings about the country’s most at-risk youth in each state — and Utah ranked low. Overall, Utah ranks 50 out of 51, being the second lowest for having at-risk youth. The state with […]
Utah-Tube: Lindsey Stirling starts the week with Selena Gomez cover
Lindsey Stirling is kicking off Monday morning the right way with a new video featuring Kurt Hugo Schneider. In the video, Stirling shows off her mad violin and dancing skills to the song “It Ain’t Me” by pop star Selena Gomez and DJ/songwriter Kygo. Schneider, an American video editor, producer, musician, singer and songwriter, is […]
Top 10 moments with ‘Studio C’ to celebrate one billion views
The beloved clean-comedy sketch group “Studio C” took to Facebook on Thursday to announce they laughed their way to one billion views. In honor of their success, here are 10 of our favorite “Studio C” moments. 1. Scott Sterling kicks it out of the park The most popular sketch from “Studio C” is the notorious video of […]
Weekend Best Bets: 5 events to fill up the weekend
Summer is halfway over in Utah Valley, but things are just heating up. Make the most of your July weekends by marking these Utah Valley events in your calendar. American Fork Steel Days American Fork Steel Days will blow you away this year with it’s 10-day celebration. Not only is the city celebration longer this year, but […]
‘American Idol’ auditions coming to Provo in August
Utah County better start warming up because “American Idol” auditions are coming to Provo on Aug. 23. On May 9, “American Idol” announced it will make a comeback and return for its 16th season. In 2015, the Fox TV show announced its final season before being cancelled after 15 seasons, but earlier this year it […]
One day, two companies, lots of free food
This Tuesday will host two of the greatest free food offers this year. On Tuesday, July 11, customers can not only enjoy a free small Slurpee for 7-Eleven Day, but they can also get a free entrée by dressing up as a cow for Chick-fil-A’s annual Cow Appreciation Day. 7-Eleven is celebrating with free Slurpees where customers can […]
Weekend Best Bets: 8 events to fill your summer weekend
Summer is halfway over in Utah Valley, but things are just heating up. Make the most of your July weekends by marking these Utah Valley events in your calendar. American Fork Steel Days American Fork Steel Days will blow you away this year with it’s 10-day celebration. Not only is the city celebration longer this year, but […]
Alex Boye replaces ‘Hamilton’ star for Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s Pioneer Day Concert
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir announced today Alex Boye will be replacing Christopher Jackson as the guest artist for the Pioneer Day Concert. The switch came after Jackson’s unavoidable conflict with filming for his TV series. According to choir officials, Jackson is disappointed in his scheduling conflict and looks forward to working with the orchestra in the future. […]