UV To Do: October 2018 (with fall calendar)
The leaves are changing and the weather will be shifting. Bring on all things pumpkin spice and get ready for the fall festivities with these local events. Events Cornbelly’s When: Sept. 28 – Nov. 3 (Closed Sundays) Where: Thanksgiving Point Cost: $12.95 on weekdays and $16.95 on weekends Site: cornbellys.com Fall Festival When: Oct. 5 from 5–8 p.m. Where: Shay Park […]
15 things to love about Sundance’s summer production of ‘Oklahoma!’
[pullquote] If you go… When: July 19 – Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. Where: Sundance Theatre Cost: $22–$38 Site: sundanceresort.com [/pullquote] By Hailey Bennett Photos by Matt Bennett Nestled on the mountains at Sundance Resort sits a stage set designed with another state in mind. “Oklahoma!” kicks off at Sundance Resort on July 19 for […]
Summer fun: Your most Instagrammable summer yet
Show all of your followers (even if it’s only your mom — or better yet, your daughter) how much fun Utah is during May, June, July and August. You don’t need to leave the state to have one of these Insta-adventures. June Strawberry Days & Rodeo Pleasant Grove is home to the longest running celebration […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
It’s the beginning of a new month. As we all patiently wait for warmer weather to make its way to the Utah Valley, here are some local events to help you endure the cold. LDS Film Festival 2018 Are you having withdrawals from the Sundance Film Festival? Well you don’t have to wait until next […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
New year, new events. As you work on those New Year’s resolutions, make sure you schedule some time for these Utah Valley events. “Dear Ruth” In a case of love letters gone wrong, “Dear Ruth” tells the comedic story about two sisters and a soldier serving overseas. When Miriam poses as her older sister, Ruth, […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley weekend events
Are you falling for fall yet? As Utah mountainsides turn red, yellow and orange, its time to take a glance at what Utah has to offer in the autumn. Don’t let sweater weather keep you indoors this week — especially with these events going on around town. Halloween Lift Rides Get ready to soar above […]
10 breathtaking photos of fall at Sundance
Fall seems to pass in the blink of the eye every year. While there are still beautiful leaves blanketing the Utah County canyons, the peak of the season for autumn leaves has past. If you didn’t have a chance to visit the mountains during the prime leaf viewing weeks, here are a few breathtaking photos of […]
Sundance Film Festival volunteers find sense of community with their service
All it took was one film screening for Trish Hopkinson to fall in love. Back in 2007, friend JoAnn Jarrett invited Hopkinson, a Provo native and local poet, to a Sundance Film Festival screening of indie comedy-drama “Delirious” in Salt Lake City. For a film lover like Hopkinson, the invite was a no-brainer — but […]
5 Valentine’s date ideas that require reservations in Utah County
It’s less than two weeks until Valentine’s Day and reservations are filling up fast. To push you to plan ahead, here are five Valentine’s date ideas that give the gift of experience in Utah County. Puppies For Rent For someone who loves man’s best friend, Puppies For Rent has a variety of breeds to choose […]
Sundance opens ZipTour for winter sliding in style
You don’t need tubes, skis or snowboards to see the mountains at wintertime. Sundance Resort has reopened its new ZipTour for a thrilling downhill ride over the slopes. “It’s inviting for guests who don’t usually get out on the mountains in the wintertime if they aren’t a skier or snowboarder,” says Stevie Bamgartner, Sundance’s ZipTour […]
A step-by-step photographic tour of Sundance’s new zip line
Sundance has been home to relaxing lift rides during the summer for years, but now the summer months have high adventure stepping into the spotlight. As of Wednesday, June 3, all four spans of the Sundance ZipTour are open. The zip line, which was supposed to open on Memorial Day, was postponed because of rain that kept […]
Weekend best bets (Sept. 12-14)
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 activities happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: 1. “The […]
Weekend best bets (May 2-4)
It’s the weekend at last. Don’t get caught stuck on the couch when there are so many activities happening around Utah Valley. Here are five events sure to liven up your weekend: 1. Rooftop Concert Series Kicking off their fifth season, the Desert Noises, National Parks and Strange Family are getting the Rooftop Concert Series started. […]
Sundance Resort announces Author Series lineup
Sundance Mountain Resort’s Author Series will kick off May 17 with Sarah Lewis, a Harvard-educated scholar, curator and author of “The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery.” Also in the lineup are New York Times best-selling authors Eric Schlosser, best known for his investigative reporting in “Fast Food Nation,” and […]
Weekend best bets (Feb. 14-16)
It’s the weekend at last. Don’t get caught stuck on the couch when there are so many activities happening around Utah Valley. Here are five events sure to liven up your weekend: 1. “Encounters” Find “beauty in unanticipated moments” at BYU Contemporary Dance Theatre’s “Encounters.” Faculty choreographers as well as new guest choreographers Loni Landon and […]
A local’s guide to the Sundance Film Festival
Every January people travel from all over the world to attend the Sundance Film Festival, where they can watch interesting films, spot celebrities and enjoy the snowy mountain atmosphere. The festival does its best to make the out-of-towners feel at home here, but festival organizers make sure they don’t neglect the locals who make Utah […]
Adventures in a Utah Winter Wonderland
Now that the snow seems here to stay, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the wealth of winter outdoor opportunities Utah Valley has to offer. Whether your ideal snow day would be spent flying down a ski slope or tromping through the woods on snowshoes, there are activities for all levels just a short […]
7 Cozy Winter Hang-Outs
Battle cabin fever this winter by venturing out, but be sure to head somewhere that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Try one of these favorite winter hangouts in Utah Valley. Stay cozy, UV! 1. University Mall Foyer, Orem The foyer in front of the interior entrance at University Mall has always been the […]
4 easy, inexpensive ways to pamper your holiday guests
If you’re expecting holiday guests, making them feel comfortable can be as easy as pie. Make that warm pie, served just before bedtime as “room service.” We asked three local resorts — Sundance Resort in Provo Canyon, Zermatt Resort in Midway, and the Homestead Resort in Heber City — to tell us about ways […]
Weekend best bets (Sept. 27-29)
It’s the weekend at last. Don’t get caught stuck on the couch when there are so many activities happening around Utah Valley. Here are five events sure to liven up your weekend: 1. Renaissance Faire Take a journey back in time to when knights and ladies were the norm with Thanksgiving Point’s Renaissance Faire. Whether […]
Weekend best bets (Sept. 20-22)
It’s the weekend at last. Don’t get caught stuck on the couch when there are so many activities happening around Utah Valley. Here are five events sure to liven up your weekend: 1. BYU vs. Utah football game With “The Holy War” taking a two year break after this year’s game, the face off between […]