Your Utah

Do you ever wonder how Utah has such a great entertainment scene, with all of the various free concerts, festivals, and celebrity status? David Nordstrom, president of City Creek Entertainment, Owner of The Producer's Lounge at Sundance Film Festival, and Editor in Chief of Producer Magazine, and he may be puling some of these strings. He has lived in Utah for seven years, and with his many and continuous connections, he has managed to create quite a culture for music and film in Utah, especially Salt Lake City and Park City. In addition to these local efforts, he is endless searching to cultivate create projects around the globe and serves as a master in the world of networking and innovating. Gain some insight into his magnificent life with this episode of Your Utah. See our website for privacy information.

Mimi Kim, the CEO and Co-Founder of ChefDance, along with her husband, Kenny Griswold, sit down with Your Utah Host, Taylor Powers at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. ChefDance evolution, sponsors, charities, including Operation Smile, and the future of ChefDance are discussed, along with the creative culture that it inspires. From new relationships, creative projects, and so much more, ChefDance cultivates a space for new beginnings. Food, film, and old fashioned conversation. See our website for privacy information.

Salt Lake City has it's own Broadway theater, The Eccles Theater, Downtown at City Creek! Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard explore all the upcoming shows for 2017 and give some details of the beautiful building itself. Still want to get some skiing in? The Ski City Super Pass might be an option for you. Great for tourists and people visiting Utah or locals who want to get some turns in within 2 weeks! Major Discounts there. Finally, the Cupid Undies Run. A run in your underwear; it supports a good cause.See our website for privacy information.

Utahns know Sundance for the Celebrity sightings, chaos in Park City and extra traffic around town. Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard some highlights of Sundance Film Festival and what you should take advantage of. From they're own celebrity interactions to where to park, this in depth Sundance guide will provide everything you need to know before you think of going! Movies for everyone, Chelsea Handler's Women's March, Virtual Reality, Parties, Food, skiing and more! See our website for privacy information.

Winter in Utah is full of things to do! Deer Valley hosts the Freestyle World Cup the first week in February. Check out the best skiers in the world for an event to remember, complete with celebration fireworks at the end of each night. Perhaps a quieter, more relaxed winter activity is more your style? Red Canyon Lodge has it all. A quaint cabin style camp posted on a beautiful lake, and a short walk from stunning overlooks into Flaming Gorge Canyon. Stay for a romantic weekend, family trip to unplug, or a gathering with friends. Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, dining, hiking, bon fires and more. Just three hours from Salt Lake City in Dutch John is this solitary vacation spot. See our website for privacy information.

Utah is cold and snowy, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do indoors and out this winter. The Rio Grande Winter Farmers Market runs every other Saturday downtown at the old train station. Become a regular to get your local produce, dairy, and other unique finds including artwork, jewelry, honey, salsas and more! Best part: its indoors! Maybe you want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful snow? Gallivan Ice Arena is open every day until April 22nd! Ice skate rentals included in ticket price. Lastly, we have a secret opportunity to take advantage of every Tuesday evening, and that is Pajama Parties at Chick-Fil-A, which includes a free breakfast entree for everyone that shows up in their pj's! Ethan also discusses his odd history of pajamas.See our website for privacy information.

Urban Lounge is more than just a music venue, it's a place to discover new and local bands, immerse yourself in the community with open storytelling forums, poetry slams, and stand-up comedy. Plus, most of the shows are free or near it! This hotspot in Downtown Salt Lake City needs to be on your go-to list. This weekend, January 6-7, Monster Jam comes to town! See your favorite trucks like Gravedigger, Max-D, El Toro, Scooby Doo and more as they crush it at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Last but not least, Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard remind you that is is Utah's Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, offering great deals on lessons and lift tickets along the Wasatch!See our website for privacy information.

Don't let the snow prevent you from getting outdoors; strap on your snowshoes of hiking boots and check out these snow-friendly Utah hikes we've gathered! Don't have any of the needed equipment and want a very safe environment? We have two great places that can provide it all and more! Want a bit more of a independent and remote experience? Got that too! Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard also discuss all the great places to hike in the snow and also a couple dog-friendly locations! See our website for privacy information.

Last chance to check out all the best holiday lights in Utah, including Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point, downtown and residential neighborhoods. Ethan offers some first hand advice. Also in the season of being festive, Brighton Ski Resort is offering free lift tickets to those who dress as Santa Claus! Maybe dress up isn't your game; Liftopia and Ski 'N See are offering great deals on lift tickets all over the Wasatch. Happy Holidays!See our website for privacy information.

Round up your family for a weekend of fun. We've got 2 great activities, 1 indoor, 1 out. Head to Soldier Hollow, part of the Olympic Oval at Legacy Park for the opening weekend for winter tubing! Bundle up for a day in the snow! If you and your family aren't feeling the cold weather, then a day spent at the Natural History Museum might be just right. This Saturday, December 17, and every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, Utah's Animals, takes place. this 1 hour event held inside the museum is covered with regular admission price and gives the kids a chance to learn about and interact with these native animals. See our website for privacy information.

The best kind of deal for a full day lift ticket is happening at Brighton Resort in Utah called Quad Wednesdays. You have two days to take advantage of this in December by donating a warm article of clothing which supports The Road Home and/or by donating a bag of non-perishables with goes to the road home. Bring your donation to the mountain and exchange it for a $20 lift ticket! The holiday season brings out the best in everyone so attend and support this charitable cause and have a great day skiing or snowboarding on the mountain!See our website for privacy information.

Head to Utah's mountains this winter because it's fun and we said so. Park City has a 16 day festival from December 17-January 1. Snowfest will have live music every day, village entertainment, all with a variegated range of genres. Plan a trip, ski, see some music, have a grand ol' time. Don't know how to ski, or your kids don't know how to ski? January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month! The great state of Utah has a wonderful community of ski and snowboard resorts that have set the best price for ski and snowboard lessons during January. Also, need a snowboarding lesson, let Taylor Powers be your instructor at Brighton Resort, where she's an official trainer on the weekends!See our website for privacy information.

Utah has some of the best holiday events and attractions, especially Salt Lake City, making it a very festive place this time of year. Driving around your neighborhood looking at all the christmas decorations is a common tradition, but this year, maybe stretch a bit farther outside your neck of the woods. This year, find a christmas lights map (KSL provides one that is continually updated) and make a route for all the houses you want to see! An entire block themed for Twas the Night Before Christmas? 10 foot nutcrackers? Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard cover it all!See our website for privacy information.

Barnes and Nobles is hosting a nation-wide Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball in inspiration of the Yule Ball From Goblet of Fire. Come dressed as your favorite character or as yourself and be ready for Hogwarts themed games, dancing, giveaways, activities, and more, maybe even Butter Beer! If Wizardry and Witchcraft isn't your thing, perhaps a formal Charles Dickens themed Christmas ball is... Come in Victorian or modern formal wear and be prepared to learn dances from the Old Glory Vintage Dancers. Parlor Games, traditional delicacies, Christmas carols are just a few of the activities planned for the night, held at the Viridian Center in West Jordan. See our website for privacy information.

Malls, superstores, online shopping... been there, done that. Utah offers a ton of holiday gift shopping markets around this time of year that support small business that are local to our great state. Not only do you get to shop at these unique pop-up markets, most of them offer a ton of other fun activities and entertainment as well! This episode of your Utah, Taylor and Ethan chat about the three big events this weekend that have retail components to them, including Park Silly Winter Holiday Bazaar, Riverton City Holly Days, and Trolley Square Gift Market. Happy Holiday Shopping!See our website for privacy information.

We live in a very festive place; the holiday season brings more events and activities than any other time of year! Of course there is plenty to do and celebrate as a single family, but one thing that Utah embraces is the family and kid centric events. This episode on Your Utah, Taylor and Ethan discuss some of the great things going on this season that are well-suited for children! See our website for privacy information.

It is the holiday season and we are loving it! The great state of Utah has a lot to offer when it comes to holiday themed events and attractions and in this episode we discuss a few. Want to see Utah's tallest christmas tree? at 75 feet tall, Traverse Mountain Outlets hosts this site worth seeing! Next, head Downtown to some wonderfully decorated areas including Temple Square, City Creek, The Gateway and Capitol Theater. Best part is that you can get to all 4 on the festive Jingle Bus, running every night from 5pm - 10pm until Christmas Eve!See our website for privacy information.

Maybe that short game of touch football isn't enough exercise before you inhale half your body weight in food, maybe you want to help a good cause and donate some money, maybe you just want a nice calming activity with your friends and family before the hectic preparation of Thanksgiving begins. Whatever the reason is, Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard have pulled all of the races that occur on Thanksgiving morning! Price, location, length, and more for what to expect!See our website for privacy information.

Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard talk about everything sledding for the Salt Lake City area. Park City, Sugar House, Big Cottonwood Canyon, and much more. Utah offers the best snow on earth. so even if you don't ski or snowboard, were showing you how to get out there and enjoy it. Free, paid, sledding technologies, and gear are discussed.See our website for privacy information.

A cold fall day calls for a trip to Library Square in Downtown Salt Lake City. Head to the City Library for more than just a good book, with events, art, entertainment, educational seminars or just to take in the beauty of the architecture! Don't stop there, The Leonardo next store is a great place for kids and adults alike with hands on exhibits and classes. Salt Lake City is indeed a cultural hotspot of Utah, these two are just scraping the surface!See our website for privacy information.