Reading Time: 2 minutes When thinking of Provo’s music scene, classical artists and show choirs may come to mind before rock bands and indie singers. Yet in backyards, basements, cafes, venues and even recording studios, another side to Provo music is thriving. The recently-launched “100 Block Podcast,” hosted by UVU students Branden Rosenlof and Tom Larsen,* aims to […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Standing out can be tricky, especially when every other musician is vying for the same sets of ears. Innovative material depends on the artists’ ability to be creative and original. But despite their ability, success still depends upon several factors: what has been done with the genre already, what materials were used and how […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes With the inevitability of snow this winter, UDOT is proactively making its annual warnings about driving during bad weather. Be sure leave time for weather delays in your travel plans, make sure to keep plenty of distance between vehicles and keep speeds down. Also, make sure to keep up to date on construction. Below […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hundreds of kids bubbled with excitement in the halls of Dixon Middle School Friday night, bearing toothy grins and chatting amongst themselves. The line to get into the multi-purpose room filled the maze-like halls of the school. Centro Hispano, a non-profit organization whose mission is to “orient and mentor immigrant families in Utah County,” […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes With its proximity to two Universities, Provo has never been in short supply of people looking to have a good time. Sadly lacking was a place where those from all walks of life and backgrounds could mingle comfortably. Enter The Madison, a three story 21+ hybrid restaurant/venue/lounge/bar built specifically to suit the unique needs of […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes Outside of Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Provo on Saturday, the sidewalks read, “Close your accounts,” as protesters stood on the corner of 100 N and University Avenue. The group of about 24 members from Occupy Provo stood holding signs and passing out fliers to the public. Cars driving by the scene honked in approval […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The aroma that wafts through the halls at UVU every Wednesday at noon puts that of pathetic weenie roasts to shame. The best part is that it is local and cheap. That’s right, it is none other than Provo’s delicious J Dawgs. J Dawgs was founded in June 2004 by owner Jayson Edwards. Edwards […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Exercise is hard. But if you’re looking for a new way to burn some calories while decreasing your carbon footprint and knitting the social fabric of Provo, the answer is easy. Bike polo. Provo has its very own bike polo group, about 40 members strong and almost a decade old. They play every […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Life experiences shape us into unique individuals with different likes, dislikes, passions, pasts and futures.These differences often manifest themselves through artistic expression; thus original artwork tells the story of the artist. With the recognition of this fact in mind, the Covey Center for the Arts is featuring the individuality of four local artists in “Self […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chunga’s is the best new Mexican restaurant in Utah Valley. They serve a variety of dishes not often seen in the area, but the highlight is their tacos al pastor, which are frankly the best I’ve ever had. Tacos al pastor are made from pork, marinated with all kinds of spices (proprietary blend, so don’t […]