Shopping

The Spirit of Shred Row

Local Shops that Fuel Winter Fun Article by Dennis Nazari | Photography by Erika Wiggins Over the past 20 years, customer-service-oriented, brick-and-mortar outdoor specialty retailers have been disappearing at an alarming rate. Fortunately, Millcreek, Utah, has preserved one of the largest and most diverse concentrations of independently owned outdoor specialty shops in the state—and maybe even the world. Along a half-mile stretch of 3300 South from 2800 East to 3200 East, you’ll find an...

Arts + Culture

Myths Unfold on Ice

Millcreek Common Presents A Magical Winter Tale on Ice Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Selena Kontuly | Millcreek Common The Millcreek Magic Ice Show is returning to Millcreek Common on December 5th, 6th, and 7th, bringing a dazzling mix of dance, skating, production and storytelling to the local community. With two performances each day at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, this exciting event showcases young local talent in a beautifully produced spectacle. Tickets are $5 per person, but...

Entertainment

Family Fun, Redefined

Fun Activities. Uniquely Local. Better Together. Article and Photography by EXPLORINGNOTBORING.COM 1.) The Cleverest Sheep Meet & draw the world’s cleverest sheep. Beanie is a Guinness World Record holder, thanks to Noeline, the professional illustrator who will teach you how to draw cartoon animals. Ages 7 and up. 2.) Paper Making Class Join André to learn how to use plants to transform natural fibers into beautiful sheets of paper. Ages 12 and up. 3.) Sourdough Workshop Jordan...

Life + Culture

Memories of Merriment

Council Members’ Favorite Holiday Traditions Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Provided 1.) Bev Uipi In my Tongan culture, it’s customary for brothers to give gifts (tokonaki) to their sisters on birthdays and holidays. Since we were young, Millcreek kids into our adulthood, we took tokonaki to our Utah aunties, Ngatu Vimahi and Selu Ika, for their birthdays and holidays. My dad is the youngest of eight, and the only brother living in Utah. Tokonaki were simple, it could be a...