40 Under 40: JJ Haering
Company: Shops at Riverwoods Title: General Manager Age: 34 City: Provo CAREER ANTHEM “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie LINER NOTES JJ Haering started his first business at 16, and it paid for his LDS mission and college degree. He graduated from UVU in three years while working full-time at Nu Skin. There, he increased sales in his […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
Here come the holidays. Utah Valley has a variety of weekend events as the county prepares for the holly, jolly season. Don’t let sweater weather keep you indoors this week, especially with these events going on around town. Lighting of Riverwoods Calling all Christmas tree and country fans! This year marks the 20th anniversary […]
4 Utah County locations to let it glow this holiday season
The Temple Square Lights are known across the world for have its Christmas display experience in Utah. While driving to downtown Salt Lake is still a favorite holiday trek for families from around Utah, here are four local light displays this season with a much shorter travel time. Fibernet Light Display Six years ago, Fibernet […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
Say goodbye to October — November is taking center stage. Luckily, Utah Valley still has a variety of weekend events as the county prepares for the next holiday. Don’t let sweater weather keep you indoors this week, especially with these events going on around town. Dia de los Muertos Celebrate family and life with the […]
Out on the blacktop: Chalk The Block Utah™ moves to August with circus-themed art
The parking lot at the Shops at Riverwoods is going to come to life this weekend. More than 300 chalk artists will take to the pavement to design masterpieces for the 7th Annual Chalk The Block Utah™. Taking the big top tents to the blacktop, the 2018 Chalk The Block Utah™ theme is “Under the […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
Summer lovin’ happened so fast in Utah County. With the second month of summer vacation coming to a close, the valley is overflowing with fun-in-the-sun activities. Here are five weekend events (with a touch of magic) to have you a blast: “Oklahoma” If you head up to Sundance where there is “plen’y of air and plen’y […]
40 Under 40: McKell Law
Company: Shops at Riverwoods Title: Marketing Director + Events Coordinator Age: 31 City: Provo Party to the People McKell Law knows her way around an event. From weddings to corporate to marketing, she has seen it all, done it all and loved it all. Seven years ago, Law was named the marketing director and event coordinator of Shops at Riverwoods […]
2018 Best of UV: Retail
Utah Valley is a #nofilter kind of place. Thanks to your voting fingers, we’ve captured nearly 20,000 tallies to award 315 local businesses the 2018 Best of Utah Valley titles. Take a snapshot — you’re going to want to visit these winners and post, like and live stream. Best Reception Center 1. Wadley Farms 2. […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
It’s the month of love and now you can show how much you heart Utah County on the weekends. Fall in love with these Utah Valley weekend events: Fire and Ice The Shops at Riverwoods is on fire and frozen solid this weekend, but this is not Dante’s Inferno. With the theme of “Capture the […]
Shops at Riverwoods hits stride as it celebrates 20 years
It’s been 20 years since the Shops at Riverwoods opened its complex at the base of Provo Canyon — 20 years that have helped develop the shopping center into the community space it is today. “There’s been so much change over the past 20 years because it’s evolved so much that we feel like we […]
Shops at Riverwoods provides s’mores in exchange for PCD Foundation donations
The Shops at the Riverwoods is providing s’more fun this holiday season by partnering with the Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Foundation. Together the groups are selling s’more supplies on Friday and Saturday night to raise awareness and raise funds for the rare disease. Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a disease that affects the cilia that lines the […]
ICYMI: Rodizio Grill starts cooking in Provo; Taysom Hill touches down for Green Bay Packers
In case you took a break from the news this weekend to soak in those last summer days, here are some headlines to brush up on. Taysom Hill runs 23 yards for NFL touchdown Former BYU football quarterback Taysom Hill ran 23 yards for a touchdown in the Green Bay Packers 21–17 win over the […]
Rodizio Grill opens new location at Shops at Riverwoods
Rodizio Grill opened its fourth Utah location at the Shops at Riverwoods in Provo, Utah on Saturday. The Brazilian steakhouse currently has locations at Trolley Square in Salt Lake, American Fork and at Utah Motorsports Campus. “I am thrilled to open our fourth location in Utah, at The Shops at Riverwoods, and serve the great community of […]
Provo City Council and Provo retail experts council together on Provo’s retail problem
In a collaborative effort, the Provo City Council met with operators representing four of Provo’s largest retail centers to discuss how they can get new retail companies in the city. And the operators gave the council a lot to think about. “I think this city can do better at reviewing development applications,” said Provo city […]
ION Solar moves corporate headquarters to The Shops at Riverwoods
ION Solar announced on Thursday, Aug. 3, it would move its headquarters to The Shops at Riverwoods in Provo, Utah. Utah’s 2nd largest residential solar installer and 7th largest nationwide will take over the newly renovated, 24,000-square-foot office space. “This location gives us the unique opportunity of being able to communicate face to face with […]
Rodizio Grill filling empty space at Shops at Riverwoods
Rodizio Grill is opening its fourth Utah location at the Shops at Riverwoods in Provo, Utah this summer. The Brazilian steakhouse currently has locations at Trolley Square in Salt Lake, American Fork and at Utah Motorsports Campus. “I was thrilled when Riverwoods approached me with the opportunity to bring Rodizio Grill to my hometown of Provo,” said […]
Weekend best bets: 5 must-do weekend events in Utah Valley
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: Lighting of […]
Shops at Riverwoods adding variety of local artists to Chalk the Block™
Sponsored Story Once a year, animals, superheroes and more scenes grace the parking lot of The Shops at Riverwoods in all their chalky glory. But the beginning wasn’t glorious — it was a mad rush. When Charity Square and The Shops at Riverwoods originally considered starting a chalk festival in 2012, they had a fast […]
Gone wizarding with Harry Potter’s birthday party; let Springville World Folkfest do the dancing
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: Springville World […]
Weekend best bets: Sweet Strawberry Days; beach party in the mountains
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: Utah Valley […]
Month of Giveaways: List of prizes to celebrate Utah Valley Primary Children’s Network
Home is Utah Valley. Utah Valley Magazine has given glossy love to the growth of the community for 16 years, and this month we are celebrating Utah Valley Hospital’s addition of the Primary Children’s Network by giving away prizes to showcase local experiences, products and events that make us proud to call Utah County home. […]
Provo Beach selling day passes for half price on Black Friday
Sponsored Story If you’re looking for a Black Friday deal that will give your family a warm day in the winter, Provo Beach has your kids’ favorite gift, stocking stuffer or holiday celebration planned. For Black Friday, Provo Beach is selling its day passport for $15, which is half the price of the normal cost. […]
UV To Do: November 2015
Events Slash Bash When: Nov. 3 from 3 p.m.–6 p.m. Where: 950 West 400 South Springville Cost: FREE Site: ekragency.com Princess Bride Participation When: Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Covey Center for the Arts Cost: $8 Site: provo.org Eat Like a Pilgrim When: Nov. 20–23 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Thanksgiving Point Cost: $22–$35 Site: thanksgivingpoint.org […]
Weekend best bets (Oct. 23–25)
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: Riverwoods Pumpkin […]
Weekend best bets (June 19–21)
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: 1. Strawberry […]
Provo retail woes seek solutions in community event
Years after the loss of major retail stores like Target and Nordstrom, Provo residents are questioning whether the city’s retail environment will thrive or be left forgotten. Looking toward its big brother city to the north, Orem, residents wonder why Provo’s destination retail just isn’t happening. And Mayor John Curtis is answering their retail therapy needs […]
It’s a jolly holiday with merry: 25 local holiday festivities
By Jeanette Bennett, Kate Nash and Greg Bennett Set aside the to-do list and pass the wassail. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But merry can only be very with a little planning, a lot of color and a stocking full of love for Utah Valley — aka the North Pole of happiness. […]
Weekend best bets (Nov. 21-23)
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: 1. Lighting of […]
SPONSORED: We want s’more holiday season at Shops at Riverwoods
Here comes Santa Claus, holiday lights and a crazy shopping season to the Shops at Riverwoods. On Friday, Nov. 21, the Shops at Riverwoods is officially starting the holiday season with their annual Lighting of Riverwoods event. “It’s a kick off to the holiday season,” said Lawrence Packer, mall operations manager. “We do it the week before Black […]
BYU Young Ambassadors give preview to ‘Spectacular’ with flash mob
The BYU Young Ambassadors “took flight” on Saturday with a flash mob to preview “BYU Spectacular.” Singing to “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson, the BYU Young Ambassadors leapt from the crowd at The Shops at the Riverwoods to perform in the gazebo. The BYU Young Ambassadors will perform this number along with others at […]