Picking Local Fresh Produce
Finding fresh, locally grown produce is not hard, if you know where to look. Some families look no further than their own backyard garden. But for those without the backyard garden, nor the time or inclination to garden, fresh produce can be found in community supported agriculture (CSA) co-ops, farmers markets and a “few pick
Musicians bless lives through internet
Using distance learning to change lives through educational opportunities was the subject of a presentation by world-renowned musicians Igor and Vesna Gruppman on the Utah Valley University campus Thursday. The session was sponsored by a campus coalition, the Utah International Mountain Forum, which is partnering with the Gruppman International Violin Institute to offer opportunities for
Children’s Theatre finds new home in historic Avalon theater
After 27 years as a vagabond, the Salt Lake’s Children’s Theatre and School of Arts has found a permanent home in the newly remodeled Avalon Theater at 3605 S. State St. Friends of the Children’s Theatre had a chance to see the new space, still under construction, during an open house held Saturday. “The building
26th annual Spiritual & Religious Art Exhibit
More than 200 people attended the opening Oct. 29 of the 26th annual Religious and Spiritual Art of Utah Show at the Springville Art Museum. Many of those attending were artists whose works are represented in the show. Awards presented by museum director Vern Swanson were the Charles & Ruth Whiting Award, three Director’s Awards,
Bluegrass Mass Premieres in Utah
A capacity crowd filled the Libby Gardner Hall Saturday evening, 25 February, to hear the Salt Lake Choral Artists’ concert, “’Cross the Wide Missouri: Music from Appalachia.” The audience was not disappointed. It was an evening of lively tunes combined with shimmering, sometimes plaintive melodies of Appalachia – almost a surfeit of musical delights. As
Food-filled Valentine’s Day Ideas
Seventy million Americans celebrated Valentine’s Day in a restaurant last year, according to National Restaurant Association statistics. Although nationally, close to 63% of restaurants feature a special Valentine’s Day menu or add-on service, Magleby’s, a well-known Utah county restaurant, does not. “From over 30 years of experience with Valentine’s Day,” said Magleby employee Richard Parkinson,
