Tag: Sundance

Utah Valley Must-Dos For March and April 2020

By Chelsea Kern and Ansalee Morison Don’t miss these eight must-dos throughout the months of March and April. Magical Miss February 21-April 11 Matilda Wormwood is much more than an ordinary school girl. Though anguished by distant parents and the school bully and principal, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda realizes she has many friends worth fighting for. […]

Second Annual Sego Awards Celebrates Female Utah Business Leaders

Female founders and CEOs gathered at Sundance Mountain Resort Friday evening for the second annual Sego Awards. The dress code: funky formal. The goal: recognize Utah women who are leaving their mark in both business and in their community. The Sego Awards describes its mission in three words: celebrate, inspire and advocate. In the spirit […]

Winter Fun: Provo Canyon

1. Winter ZipTour Zip zip hooray for vistas of the Rocky Mountains. The zipline at Sundance Mountain Resort is a popular summertime fling, but the zip doesn’t close for the snow. The Winter ZipTour launches guests across 3,870 feet of cable for spectacular views of Mount Timpanogos. Guests can gain speed of up to 65 […]

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 […]

Weekend Best Bets: 6 Utah Valley Weekend Events

It’s finally May and the warm weather is here to stay (maybe)! Celebrate the summer’s personal victory against the cold winter months with these six weekend events in Utah Valley. Firefighters Pancake Breakfast  Nothing is better than chowing down a delicious pancake breakfast for a good cause. All of the proceeds from the Firefighters Pancake […]

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 […]

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, […]

Weekend best bets: 5 can’t-miss Utah Valley events

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: Zombie Paintball […]

UV To Do: October 2016

Events Sundance Scenic Lift Rides When: Sept. 6 – Oct. 9 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Where: Sundance Cost: $15-$20 for adults; $13–$18 for children Site: sundanceresort.com Pumpkin Bash Where: Talus Ridge (538 North Trek Rd., Saratoga Springs) When: Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: FREE Site: edgehomes.com Halloween Lift Rides When: Oct. 20–31 from 7 p.m.–10 p.m. (Closed Sundays […]

UV To Do: August 2016

EVENTS Lindon City Days When: Aug. 1-6 Where: Various locations in Lindon Cost: Varies on event Site: lindoncity.org Salem Days When: Aug. 6–13 Where: Various locations in Salem Cost: Varies on event Site: salemcity.org Utah County Fair When: Aug. 17–20 Where: Spanish Fork Fairgrounds Cost: Varies by event Site: utahcountyfair.org BYU Education Week When: Aug. 15–19 Where: BYU […]

5 unconventional lessons learned at Sundance Theatre’s ‘The Music Man’

[pullquote] If you go… When: July 21 – Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Where: Sundance Summer Theatre Cost: $22–$36 Site: sundanceresort.com [/pullquote] There’s a rumor right here in Utah Valley that Sundance Theatre is showing an energetic performance of “The Music Man.” “The Music Man” shares the story of a traveling salesman/con artist, Harold Hill, who […]

From video game development to sports: Summer camps in Utah Valley

Your kids could spend their summer vacation playing with friends, being bored, swimming at the local pool — or they could spend four weeks learning to code and developing their own video games. This year World Tech Academy is offering three sessions of a Video Game Summer Camp that’s three days a week for four […]

Sundance screenings give students a glimpse of cinema careers

[pullquote] Free Film Day for Locals Utah locals can see the audience favorites from this year’s Sundance Film Festival through free Best of Fest screenings Monday, Feb. 1. Filmgoers need to prove Utah residency via driver’s license or state ID card. For showtimes, locations, and details on getting waitlist tickets, visit sundance.org. [/pullquote] For many […]

Weekend best bets (Jan. 22–24)

By Hunter Lock Are you stumped trying to find the perfect activity for you or your family this weekend? Look no further, because this weekend Utah Valley has a lot to offer in exciting and memorable activities for all ages. Here are our picks for the five must-attend events this Weekend: OFF THE MAP: LEO Y2D PRODUCTION […]

Weekend best bets (Oct. 2–4)

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: Cornbelly’s The […]

25 takeaways from 25th annual Executive Summit at Sundance

Nearly 200 Utah Valley business leaders gathered at rainy Sundance today to hear 20 speakers at the 25th Annual Executive Summit, hosted by the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. The rapid-style speaking schedule was peppered with PowerPoints, announcements, data and giveaways. Here are 25 takeaways from the one-day event. 1. Vivint’s Todd Pedersen has donated $10 […]

Weekend best bets (Sept. 11–13)

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. Taste […]

Weekend best bets (Aug. 29-30)

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. A […]

$35M to $3.5M: Utah County’s most expensive homes for sale

The Utah County real estate market is on fire this summer — sales are up, prices are up, the number of listings is down and so is the number of days that properties are spending on the market. Prices for homes are up 7 percent, prices for condos are up 10 percent and sales year-to-date […]

Weekend best bets (July 31–Aug. 2)

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. World […]

Weekend best bets (July 24–26)

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. Spanish […]

Weekend best bets (July 17–19)

https://youtu.be/amWb6AV272k 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. […]

8 exact locations of movies filmed in Utah Valley

With its diverse geography, range of rural and urban settings, and proximity to Hollywood, Utah has long been a favorite filming location. Although Southern Utah and Salt Lake City get the most screen time, Utah Valley has seen its fair share of productions. From big-budget classics to small independents, here are 10 movies set everywhere from Boulder […]

Peculiar, indeed: Being Mormon at the Sundance Film Festival

“You’re Mormon? You don’t look Mormon. How Mormon are you?” The Sundance volunteer’s question caught me off guard. As a native Los Angelena, I’m most comfortable being the rare Latter-day Saint among “Gentiles,” and I’m never one to hide my beliefs under a proverbial bushel. Even if my style helped me blend into the crowd […]

Chip off the cold block: 13 ways Utah Valley is cold

Four hours south of Utah County doesn’t really play host to old man winter. (You’re hot, St. George.) A few hours north of Provo rarely feels the scorching heat of a high summer sun. (Stay cool, Wyoming and Montana.) Utah Valley is firmly embedded in the Goldilocks zone when it comes to weather with four distinct […]

Like to save lives? Utah County Search and Rescue needs you

ISO someone who likes volunteer work, saving people and the outdoors. Must have experience in rock climbing, skiing, SCUBA diving, swimming, cave exploration, riding ATVs, flying aircraft or another outdoor pursuit. Medical or outdoor survival knowledge a plus. If this is you, then the Utah County Search and Rescue team wants you to apply. “There’s […]

Goodbye is not the end

The life of Syd Riggs keeps on giving Modern medicine can’t always keep “graduation day” from coming, but nothing can stop the legacy of a life well-lived. Former students and fellow performers celebrate the late Syd Riggs every year with “Why We Tell The Story,” a showcase of popular musical theater featuring Utah’s finest singers, […]

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 […]