Wednesday, April 27, 2011
 Wednesday- ogden utah groups, shows and karaoke! at 12:32 PM There are a lot of really good groups in Ogden, Utah that you may not know about. If you're looking for a way to branch out and meet new people consider stopping by one of these groups upcoming events.There is something for everyone! ♥Ogden Rad Mamas- I started this group so that cool local moms could meet and connect. As an Ogden newcomer i knew i wanted a fun way to meet moms and for my daughter to meet local kids. We swap childcare , have play dates and host fun parties! If you're a local rad mama then join in and start building a community together! ♥G.R.O.W- Grow is an all inclusive, grass roots women’s networking community, created by the women who participate in it. It has no affiliation with any religion, corporation, and it has no monetary agenda. Our sole purpose is to invite all women to come together to create community, have fun, meet new people and to support each other as we share our creativity, ideas and resources with one another. ♥Independent film society- A group for independent film makers in Utah. Actors, directors, screen writers, cinematographers, composers, editors, stunt persons, makeup artists and everyone else interested in the process of film making. They host weekly Wednesday meetings at grounds for coffee on historic 25th! ♥Newcomers- This group is for all those who are new to the Ogden area either be it a student, a recent grad, or professional from another City, State or Country. The group aims at helping people in the age groups of 20-30 connect with new people sharing same interests and outgoing life styles. Sports, night life, events and shows are all part of things we plan to share. ♥Ogden-Weber art community- The purpose of this group is to bring the art community in the Ogden, Weber area closer together. Once we get rolling, I hope to have Meetups in social settings as well as workshops offered by members of the community. ♥Ogden dining out group- Meet People Interested in Dining Out in your area! Come to a local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! ♥Weber county outdoors club-Meet with people who like to get outdoors - hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, trail construction, rock climbing, bird watching, horseback riding, x-country skiing, and more! This is the spot to learn about all the outdoor, non-motorized activities in Weber County. -----------------------------------------♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥---------------------------------------------- There are a lot of rad events happening this week and i am so excited to do as much as possible. My birthday is this Sunday ( i turn 25!) so i figured i might as well use the whole week for fun.As a stay at home mama i dont always get to go to all the fun events i blog about but this week i am giving a little extra effort to make things happen. The great thing about ogden, and really the thing that made me love it so much, is that it's a very family friendly town. So lets get to it- today's events are: ♥Wild Wednesdays Presents "Nests and Nooks" at the Ogden Nature Center Birds make their homes high and low, in nests, in holes or on rocks. Explore the handiwork of nature's feathered architects and try your hand at building a nest like the birds do. Meet in the Visitor's Center. ♥Karaoke at the sand trap- Jackson the karaoke dude has been doing karaoke at the sand trap since 1984. The sand trap is a ' feel at home' type of bar with amazing employees. try it out! ♥What's mine is yours swap party- I am hosting a Ladies clothing swap at my house! It's spring cleaning season and i know we all have thing in our closet that we have been holding onto for too long! pack up that dress you keep saying you might wear one day, the sweater you haven't worn in months, that too small skirt, those accessories you just cant seem to match with anything you own, those shoes that don't fit your style or that hat you hate! Bring all our unwanted CLEAN items that are in good condition ( how you'd want your clothes to be if you wore them) and lets swap! wine, Hors D Oeuvres and music! let the kiddos play in the play room and lets find some cute new outfits! All extras that no one ones to take will be donated! Email indieogden@gmail.com for address. ♥48HFP: Ogden meet n greet- Come on by to talk about the films from last year, join a team, recruit folks for your team, chat about the 48HFP, meet the competition, ask Brian questions, or simply have a drink with us. ♥Summer series 3- Kitchen herb gardening- Taught by Rebecca Ory-Hernandez -Learn how to grow simple herbs on your patio with little water and maintenance then learn how to put them all together for a tasty dish at the borrowed earth emporium. ♥Mojos Wednesday show- Matt of Broadway Call's new project YOUNG TURKS & slc Gunner ♥Country dance at the union station- There are all kinds of Swing Dancin’, Two-Steppin’, and Line Dancin’. You’ll also see people doing the Country Waltz, the Cowboy Cha Cha, the Night Club Two-Step, the Tripple Step, the West Coast Swing and plenty of other kinds of dancing. So come out and give it a whirl! We know you will love every minute. **photo from Ben Miller photography! Labels: blog events music indie blogger art ut weber salt lake mikaela shafer, mom, ogden utah blog, ogdne utah group xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Friday, April 15, 2011
Friday Friday Friday! fun! fun! fun! at 4:53 PM Today I'm blogging late because i had an incredible day biking to the hot springs and splashing around and then hiking to a picnic and biking along the river. I got tan and ate a ton of salsa and donuts and pretty much had the best day EVER! It isn't over yet and there are a ton of events happening tonight so read on dear blog followers because its Friday night! Queen Bee Grand opening- The Queen Bee is the go-to place for Utah's best chocolates, great reads, and classic toys & games. We also have some of the most unique gifts available in the state. We are an exclusive retailer for Beatriz Ball, Bluebird Candies, and others! We're stuffed to the ceiling with goodies and want to share our finds with you! Door prizes, drawings, treats, games, and fun ALL DAY! We will also have our first Local's Nook Night from 6:00-8:00 PM on historic 25th: come and meet our first famous local couple and see all of their favorite things! Standard examiner battle of the bands- Come see the High school bands duke it out for prizes and glory! The school with most in attendance gets $500 towards their music program! A.M Revelator & the Rugs- Come catch BJ drum in his NEW BAND The Rugs along w/ AM REV!!I'll be going to this show to review for the blog and other publications! Sand trap- Red dog revival at 9:30 pm Weber state events- WSU’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery will host the WSU Spring Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit, Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday noon-5 p.m., Kimball Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery, free, weber.edu/dova/ or 801-626-7689. WSU’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery will host a reception for the WSU Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit, 7-9 p.m., Kimball Visual Arts Center Shaw Gallery, free, weber.edu/dova/ or 801-626-7689. (Exhibit runs through April 29.) The Ogden LDS Institute presents its annual spring variety show, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Austad Auditorium, suggested donation $5 adults/$4 seniors/$3 WSU ID/free for registered Institute students*, 801-621-1800. (*Registered Institute students may pick up a free ticket in the Institute office.) WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents the 2011 One Act Play Festival, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Eccles Theater, $10/$7, 801-626-6431. Labels: blog events music indie blogger art ut weber salt lake mikaela shafer, brewskis, ogden utah blog, ogden utah calendar, ogden utah events, queen bee xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Vintage Restaurant and Tea Room at 12:35 AM Every once in a while i stumble upon something so amazing and beautiful that i actually hurt myself from smiling so much. Yesterday was one of those days and i still can not stop grinning from the experience. Vintage Restaurant and Tea room is a cozy little place nestled inside a historic building in downtown Ogden. You might have driven, walked and biked by it a thousand times and just barely missed this hidden treasure. Its well worth the hunt and once you step inside you will forever be a tea room enthusiast. After i entered the Vintage restaurant and tea room it was clear that all of my preconceived ideas about tea were all wrong. Gone are the days of Tea parties being only for Gossiping grandmothers, socialites and little girls in poofy dresses (though they can still have their fun too)! Kathy Cushman is bringing back tea time and she is doing it with style. Inside the Vintage restaurant and tea room is an impressive collection of tea pots, vintage decor and hand made beauties and a lot of the items you see are for sale at great prices too.  Traditionally, loose tea is brewed in a teapot and served in teacups This is accompanied by sandwiches, scones and usually cakes and pastries; Kathy Cushman does all of this and more.I chose the butterscotch tea and Kathy brought it out in a beautiful ceramic pot with 2 adorable tea cups. On a glass platter sat green tea, toffee and butterscotch scones still warm from the oven served with a bowl of marscapone cheese. The flavor was divine and the scones were moist and fluffy like sweet velvet. For my daughter Kathy prepared her a kids meal of my daughters choice; nutella and marshmallow finger sandwiches, pink lemonade and strawberries.As we gabbed and enjoyed our treats my daughter played in the corner in the dress up station. She was thrilled with all of the dresses (over 70 different ones), tiaras, wands and jewelry; giggling wildly at all of the pretty things to try on.  Just as we took our lat bite of scone Kathy brought out our salad and sandwiches. Cucumber, chicken/artichoke and red pepper/hummus sandwiches with a wild green salad and raspberry vinaigrette. The bread she uses is from stone ground bakery in salt lake city; it's thick and moist and perfect for finger sandwiches. We soon realize that the best part of dining in a tea house is being able to take our time. We talk, we sip tea and we savor our food; what a concept!This in itself would have been enough to fully satisfy us but Kathy tells us we aren't quite done yet, there is still dessert!I let Kathy choose for us as she is the expert after all and she brought out a tray of the most gorgeous sweets i have ever seen. , , Princess Diana's wedding cake, Sticky toffee pudding ( Kate Middleton's favorite) and a beautiful blueberry white chocolate cake. Each one was so rich and incredible; i had a hard time choosing a favorite, but i think the Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce is my new delight.  I'd say my first traditional tea experience was a success. I came to realize that tea time is not just about tea; it's about socializing, taking time out to enjoy the moment and giving yourself time to relax. Vintage restaurant and tea room is not just about food and tea it's an experience to be enjoyed and savored. The tea room offers a unique and delicious experience for all ages with a huge selection of tea, food and desserts even men can appreciate. I encourage everyone to take a trip to Ogden, Utah and experience the beauty of the Vintage restaurant and tea room.If you'd like to win a tea lunch for 2 at the Vintage restaurant and tea room go HERE and enter my giveaway! If you'd like to view more photos of my dining experience you can view the gallery HERE. And finally if you want to learn more about the Vintage restaurant and tea room be sure and "like" their FACEBOOK PAGE. ENJOY! Labels: art, blog events music indie blogger art ut weber salt lake mikaela shafer, desserts, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah events, ogden utah tea, royal tea, scone, teasers xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Wednesday, March 30, 2011
It's good to be back at 10:21 AMSpring is upon us (I hope) and soon we will be content with just laying in the sun. I don't know about you but when it's gloomy out I need to keep busy. Whether it's spring cleaning my house or going to a show I just can not sit still. Lucky got you it seems Ogden knows how to jeep us busy. With a ton of events and fabulous local stores theres no reason to stay indoors even on a gloomy day like this one. Tonight why don't you try something new, pick an event you wouldn't normally attend and try it out. Introduce yourself to a stranger or pick something you've never heard if off the menu. Whenever I'm feeling shy or unsure about something I think of the frank sanatra quote " you only live once but if ya live it like me one will be enough". Ogden independent film society meetup- meet local film junkies, make a new friend and try some tasty brew at uncommon grounds on historic 25th 6-9pm. Come learn about natural living at the bees free (donation based) classes. Herbal health, organic gardening, natural dieting and permaculture! 6:39-9:39 at the borrowed earth emporium. Try out a Spanish film ( with subtitles) at wsu's shepard union theatre. Tonights movie is " que se mueran Los feos" and it's free! Also remember to enter in the indie Ogden/ Brock abel giveaway by commenting on the facebook page or the giveaway post and liking indie Ogden and brick Abel. You could win a custom photography session including a disc of photos and an 8x10 print! And if you are a local hair/ makeup artist, photographer, musician, model, style enthusiast or just a Fan and you want to be a part of the indie Ogden/ urban chic fashion show come by the meeting this Thursday at 6pm at urban chic on Washington. Cocktails and vibrate clothes! One last thing! Indie Ogden has only 2 spots left did sponsorship. $15/month includes a local spotlight feature, visible ad space and regular mentions of your business, do get in it folks because this is your last chance to sponsor! Labels: blog events music indie blogger art ut weber salt lake mikaela shafer, fashion, film, herbal, ogden, utah, vintage xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Hurray! at 9:48 AMSo I downloaded a blogger app that allows me to post simple text on my blog! Yay I feel whole again! I missed blogging so much and although it's going to be 10x more work to blog this way it feels good to be doing it. I'll be back soon to post local events , stay tuned for a less technical indie Ogden blog. Labels: blog events music indie blogger art ut weber salt lake mikaela shafer, ogden, utah xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older |
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