Friday, July 15, 2011
 It's the weekend in O-Town! at 10:35 PM There are a ton of events happening this weekend! I am so pumped to be in the children's parade too! Hunter and i have been getting crafty making fun stuffs to play with while dancing along the parade. I hope all of y'all get out and enjoy the great weather! What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Saturday pioneer days events!9:00 am Best N West Western Wished Barrel Race (Application) Ogden Pioneer Stadium 9:30 am Children's Parade ,Washington Blvd 5:00 pm Jr. Posse Jamboree ($2 Admission) Ogden Pioneer Stadium All day Ogden reggae festival :DAY 1The Dirty Heads, The Super Villians, The Cody Jordan Band, Sober Down, Funk & Gonzo- Ogden amphitheater 9:00am – 10:00am Free community yoga - borrowed earth emporium 2242 Washington Boulevard Ogden, Utah 84401 9:00am – 1:00pm Ogden Farmers and Artists Market - historic 25th street ogden utah 9:00am – 3:00pm Aggie Car Show - Liberty Park, 751 21st St, Ogden, UT 84401 9:00am – 4:00pm Free Summer Saturdays at the Ogden Nature Center - Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden, UT 84404 9:00am – 4:00pm Birdhouse Competition & Exhibit at Ogden Nature Center - Ogden Nature Center, 966 West 12th Street, Ogden, Utah 84404 9:30am – 10:30am Children's Parade - A time honored tradition for families all over the Ogden Valley this parade allows the youth and a supporting cast of family members to participate and display their creations. Among the displays featured to parade down Washington Boulevard are decorated wagons, bicycles, family pets and more. All children living in the greater Ogden area are encouraged to attend! All children participating receive a free ticket to the first night of the Pioneer Days Rodeo.Washington Blvd 10:00am – 11:00am Zumba @ Your Library - Our Zumba class, taught by Lizz Gibson, a Zumba certified instructor, is an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program guaranteed to get you in shape while having fun.Pleasant Valley Branch Library, 5568 Adams Avenue, Ogden, UT 84405 10:00am – 5:00pm Summer Sale at Gifts at the Station -We are cleaning out our basement! Come to the Gift Shop at Union Station for 50-70% off home decor, gifts and more! Free samples will be available as well as a coupon for a $1 book! All proceeds benefit the Union Station Foundation. Union Station Gift Shop, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden, UT 84401 11:00am – 12:00pm Dinosaur Park - Free Summer Saturdays - Dinosaur Park , 1544 Park Blvd, Ogden Utah 11:00am – 4:00pm Junction city roller dolls CAR WASH fundraiser - Zoe's Roadhouse, 1847 Wall Ave, Ogden, Utah 12:00pm – 8:00pm Halo and Hot Dogs!- To kick off the summer we are pulling out the grill and our Xbox 360's with our Halo and Hotdogs event! Come out to Game Vault and enjoy some great food while we are holding a Halo Reach Tournament. Game Vault 4300 Harrison Blvd. Ste.7, Ogden, UT 1:00pm – 2:00pm Junior Gardener Program -Introductory gardening fun for children. Call Theresa at 801-337-2690 to register. Pleasant Valley Branch Library, 5568 Adams Avenue, Ogden, UT 84405 3:00pm – 5:00pm Movie: Aladdin (G) - Pleasant Valley Branch Library, 5568 Adams Avenue, Ogden, UT 84405 5:00pm – 6:00pm Jr Posse Jamboree - Ogden Stadium, 668 17th St, Ogden, UT 84401 7:00pm – 8:24pm ETF presents Classic Film Title - Small-town accountant Frank Bigelow goes to San Francisco for a week's fun prior to settling down with fiance Paula. After a night on the town, he wakes up with more than just a hangover; doctors tell him he's been given a "luminous toxin" with no antidote and has, at most, a week to live! Not knowing who did it or why, Bigelow embarks on a frantic odyssey to find his own murderer. Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Ut 84401 5:00pm – 11:00pm Beach Balls, Bikinis, BBQs, and Breakdowns - July 16 METAL FEST - Featuring performances by:DEAD GATES, MY FINAL ESTATE, THE DARK PAST, DEICIDAL CARNAGE, A PAST UNKNOWN, A HERO REMAINS, ORION'S WRATH, FREEDOM BEFORE DYING, RISEN FOR REVENGEDoors at 4:30PM, music starts at 5:00PM.Tickets are $7 in advance, $9 at the door.The Basement, 329 24th Street, Ogden, UT 7:00pm – 9:00pm Acoustic Saturdays at the BEE: Adam Smith - Adam wowed us with his tweener set at the 2011 Ogden Music Festival. Adam has been playing guitar since August of 2002. Borrowed Earth Emporium 2242 Washington Boulevard, Ogden 9:00pm – 1:00am Royal Bliss @ Kamikazes! Saturday, July 16th. - Kamikazes 9:00pm – 5:00am Exclusive Utah Reggae Mashup Crew Afterparty--KNO REASON - Zoe's Roadhouse, 1847 Wall ave, Ogden, UT 10:00pm – 1:00am Breakfast klub 80s dance/pop & Breast cancer awareness fund raiser -THINK PINK! Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at Brewskis ALSO, I will be filling in as Holland Oates on guitar for The Breakfast Klub, ALL your favorite 80's dance/pop/new wave hits, 10pm...so come on out, support a good cause, raffle and prizes. Brewskis 244 25th Street, Ogden 10:00pm – 1:00am REAVOLVER - The Sand Trap ************************************ Sunday All day Visual Art: Exhibit: 37th Statewide Competition and works by Theresa Paolini - Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401 All day Steve Stones Art Exhibit - Grounds For Coffee, 3005 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah All day Ogden reggae festival - DAY 2The Tosh Meets Marley Experience, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Leikafekt, Patwa, Wasnatch. Ogden amphitheater 12:00pm – 4:00pm Hispanic Match Horse Races - Golden Spike Event Center-Race Track, 1000 N. 1200 W., Ogden, Utah 84404 4:00pm – 8:00pm Free, Live Music - Tim Daniels Band - On the Patio of Harley & Buck's, 3900 North Wolf Creek Drive, Eden 8:00pm – 10:00pm Lindquist Pops Concert & Fireworks - Grab the family and get there early to secure your favorite spot on the Weber State University campus to listen to the New American Symphony and watch the spectacular fireworks show. Each year, an estimated 65,000 people attend this favorite summer concert. So don't miss out on this beautiful display!Weber State University Pond Labels: childrens parade, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah events, ogden utah free events, ogden utah summer, ogden utah thigs to do, ogdne utah kids fun xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday rainy day fun and Blog roll! at 11:33 AM I have to admit there isn't much going on today but i have some thing to keep you busy. First check out yesterdays post on rainy day fun HERE. On days when there just isn't much going on i like to "stalk" other locals blogs. There is a of of talent here In Ogden and i want to share the love today so go take a look at what these locals are up to: from where is sit- If you want to know all the juicy details about politics and news in Ogden you simply must check out this blog. Mike Brice- Mike Brice is a man of many titles: photographer, videographer ( see his indie Ogden video HERE), journalist, entrepreneur and more! see his work on his blog for proof of his talents. jenny Hansen: writings, art and projects, she also has amazing photography at jenfolio liv(e)- mommy blogger, crafter and lover of pretty things. jen larsen- amazing and inspiring blog about a woman journey through weight loss and self discovery. Her blog is funny and touching and well worth reading, eu te amo- if you want a Little inspiring eye candy check out this local fashion blog for some beautiful photos. orchard avenue- a fresh new Ogden blog full of fun, check it out to follow the adventures of raychen jayne! If you want to try and brave the rain Kaffe mercantile is having $2 latte Tuesday! Labels: blogroll, family friendly events in ogden utah, family fun in ogden utah, family fun in utah, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah events
xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Saturday, May 7, 2011
Mothers day weekend in Ogden Utah at 12:50 AM It's mothers day weekend; a time to celebrate the women who game us life, the women who raised us, the women who have influenced us and the women we aspire to be. Personally, i am looking forward to french toast in bed, a fresh bouquet of sunflowers and a day of snuggling and classic movies. I hope that all the mamas out there get thoroughly pampered for all of our sacrifices, love and energy we put into taking care of our families. If you looking for some fun things to do with the mama in your life (plus some great deals) than you are in the right place! Be sure to check me out on the radio on Saturday at 88.1FM around 1PM. I will be talking about Indie Ogden and upcoming events on The Weekend Show Ogden's all Inclusive arts and entertainment program and featuring about 90% local jams. SATURDAY Free yogajoin us for a free beginners yoga class at the borrowed earth emporium. bring a mat and wear comfy clothes and open your mind to what yoga has to offer. a great way to see if yoga is right for you. National train day Come and celebrate trains! Lego model train, HO scale modules, vendor booths, Union Pacific Heritage Locomotive 1989 Denver and Rio Grande and UTA's Frontrunner on display on the track behind the station. Ride the garden rail train and explore Union Station's Museums. Lecture on train travel and special guided tour of the trains at Union Station. Don't forget to get your half off membership from GROUPON Kottage Kupboard craft fair For over 20 years, the Kottage Kupboard has been bringing the best handcrafted gifts, home, & seasonal decor to Northern Utah. We open our doors just four times a year, in May, October, November and June. As always, our shows are located at the Golden Spike Event Center (Weber County Fairgrounds) in Ogden, UT. Fly with the flock 5k run (2.5k for kids) To benefit nature programs at the Ogden Nature Center, please join us for the 8th annual Fly with the Flock 5K Fun Run/2.5K for kids. Children will enjoy the 100 foot kids' dash and everyone will love our pancake breakfast after the run. Registration is $22 for adults and $14 for children 12 and under. Included is breakfast, a t-shirt, and prize drawings. Science saturday: Free WSU planetarium shows, free museum admission, free hands-on science activities.Planetarium Lineup: Noon - The Sky Tonight (SPRING), 12:30pm - Cosmic Journey, 1:00pm - Don`t Duck, Look Up!, 1:30pm - The Nature of Science, 2:00pm - Live Presentation, 2:30pm - Expanded View, 3:00pm - Astro Otters Jr., 3:30pm - Live Presentation, 4:00pm - Space Shapes,Clockwork Skies, Sizing Up Space, 4:30pm - Expanded View. Library movie: Aladdin This film is part of the Cinema Saturdays series at the Main Library. 2-3:30- Rated G Aladdin, a street urchin, accidentally meets Princess Jasmine, who is in the city undercover. The two grow fond each other, but she can only marry a prince. Winner of two Academy Awards including Best original Musical Score and Best Original Song. Treats will be provided. Music and dinner at rovalis:: Imagine if you will a dark room filled with people, the sound of two guitars strumming separate patterns but together in time and as Tyler creates a rhythmic edge that is like a strumming beat,and Melody sings like a fallen angel painting a picture of a haunted past to a rock and roll anthem with acoustic guitars. This is a night at a Melody and Tyler show. The Basement presents Tournament of Champions - Metal Edition - Round 1 Doors open @ 6:30PM-7:00 - Face The Tempest, 7:45 - Beyond Return, 8:30 - Merry Go Grunt, 9:15 - Cherish The King. The winner will be announced immediately following the last band's performance, so stick around until the very end. Acoustic Saturdays at the BEE: Marv Hamilton, “the rootsy, earthy, teller of everyman’s story” (Susanne Millsaps, KRCL) and the magician behind “Marvmusic” (part folk, blues, roots and Americana, all soul), is a three-time winner in KRCL/Founder’s Title Co. Folk and Bluegrass Performing Songwriter Showcase and a 2001 Kerrville Newfolk Finalist at Kerrville, Texas. Kids under 16 free! FREE show at uncommon grounds: for FREE Night of rock at Kamikazes: Athena's Score and Ten-35 Brewskis: Saturday showcase presents: mullet hatchet Saturday show Mojos: Cedars first show of the summer, with Fresh new material, also playing will be Crooked Hills, and a possible solo act From Jaxon Harrop. Spell talk at sand trap: Spell Talk (originally the Naked Eyes) was formed in Ogden, Utah in 2007. The original line up consisted of long time friends Jared Phelps, Andrew Milne and Sammy Harper who found influences in 60s psych rock. September 2009 saw the addition of Dylan Roe on second guitar. The addition of a new member lead to a new direction in the band’s sound—Spell Talk began playing blues and psychedelia-infused rock n’ roll SUNDAY Eccles dinosoar park:Happy Mother's Day to all of our special Dinosaur mothers. All Moms receive FREE admission with the purchase of an additional admission. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers. mothers day brunch at two bit street cafe: In addition to our normal Sunday Brunch Menu, Penny is preparing a special Mothers Day Buffet, Salad / Vegetable Bar, Build your own Omelet Bar and of course Deserts of all sorts. Love you Mother and bring her to Two Bit Street Cafe'. PS The Mysterious Magical Mister Dayley will be on hand to make this a Magical Mothers Day. Seating will be on the first come first serve basis. We open at 9:am Mothers day brunch at zucca trattoria:Join us for a lovely 4-Course Sunday Brunch celebrating Mom. Chef Scanu has created a fun menu just for kids too! For reservations & details, call 801.475.7077 today! live music with amy lamarr Mother's day at rovalisfree special dessert for Mom's. Sand trap: Adam Kowslewski- Adam Kozlewski has been playing guitar for the last 22 years. Brought up in Montana, Kozlewski began by teaching himself to play. He was also guided by his stepfather, singer/songwriter/guitarist, Paul “Dr. Mongo” Garrison. Mothers day weekend deals: Labels: blog events music indie blogger ut weber, mothers day fun, mothers day in ogden utah, mothers day specials, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah events, weber county blog xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday! tea parties, art strolls and local music! at 9:20 AM It's Friday! Even though, as a stay at home mom, nothing really changes on the weekend i still get excited about Fridays. Today is especially thrilling with the temperature rising and it being mothers day weekend i just know its going to be an amazing . Today i am going to try and spend as much time in the sun as possible and then take my daughter to first Friday art stroll to check out some local art and of course buy some treats from downtown! I haven't been downtown in a while and this will be my FIRST, first Friday. I have no idea why I've waited so long to attend one but i hear this one is going to be great! Tomorrow i am going to be be on the radio at 88.1FM @ Weber State at 1pm to talk about Indie Ogden and upcoming local events. I am getting a bit nervous but mostly i am super excited and i would love if y'all could tune in a check it out! Don't forget to enter my mother's day giveaway!! Today is the LAST day to enter and the winners will be announced tomorrow so CLICK HERE to enter. Today there are so many events happening that i literally can not blog them all so i encourage all of you to check out Indie Ogden's blog calendar to see all the events happening locally. So get out there and enjoy the sun folks because it just might get stormy this weekend. Vintage cupcakes junk sale: The lovely owner of vintage cupcakes is offering up some beautiful vintage home decor and wares for you to pick through! Kottage kupbord craft fair: For over 20 years, the Kottage Kupboard has been bringing the best handcrafted gifts, home, & seasonal decor to Northern Utah. We open our doors just four times a year, in May, October, November and June. As always, our shows are located at the Golden Spike Event Center (Weber County Fairgrounds) in Ogden, UT. Afternoon tea returns: Getting together for afternoon tea – a tradition rooted in Hotel Ben Lomond’s history is returning in conjunction with the Ogden Art’s First Friday Art Stroll. The art of pairings: Wine Pairing, Dinner and Art Show Event- during May's First Friday Art Stroll. Choose between two four course meal masterpieces prepared by chef John Ewing, with special guest wine sommelier Gayle Sission. Your choice of appetizer, soup, and entree with dessert. $25 per person.For more information or for reservations please call Crystal or Tami at 801-399-0606 First Friday art stroll: Listen to the street musicians and tour the various galleries to enjoy the fine art produced here in Ogden and surrounding area. mommy and me tea party: Join us for the first Mommy & Me (or Grandma & Me, etc.!) version of our popular tea party program in celebration of Mothers' Day! Learn about teas while enjoying a snack, cup of tea, and a song or two all about tea. Make a take-home craft together and celebrate your relationship, Nature Center-style! Appropriate for all ages of children from toddler to adult. RSVP by 5:00 pm May 4th. Space is limited. Ogden nature center 6 – 7:30pm Tournament of champions- metal edition: The Basement presents Tournament of Champions - Metal Edition - Round 1 Doors open @ 6:30PM-7:00 - No Memories Kept, 7:45 - Carnivorous Homicide, 8:30 - Hell's Ambiance, 9:15 - To Ashes. The winner will be announced immediately following the last band's performance, so stick around until the very end. Mojos cafe and gallery:plus a ton of amazing art for first Friday! Art and Jazz: Brewskis: Douglas Cameron - http://douglascameron.net/ kamikazes: fried Arm, Silence the Critics and My Bad. Some mothers day weekend deals! Vintage restaurant and tea room ( only the most fabulous/ my favorite eatery ever!) is offering . Vintage cupcakes offers a mothers day cupcake bouquet for only $25.00 Uncommon grounds: Groupon: Half off membership to union station museums! Labels: basement, craft fair, first friday, mojos, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah events, ogden utah music, vintage sale xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Friday, April 29, 2011
This weekend:belly dance, roller derby, farewells & fundraisers at 3:05 PM Well its official i am about to embark on my birthday weekend with a terrible head cold. Perhaps i was born with a birthday curse, perhaps i crossed a wicked soul who placed one upon me; however i ended up with a long streak of the birthday blues is a mystery to me. Regardless of my being sick, the world goes on and so does Ogden,Utah. This weekend may be one of the most fun weekends ever and everyone better go out and get crazy in my honor! FRIDAY Baby Bird Shower Open House and Fundraiser at Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Please join us in celebrating our 2nd Annual Fundraiser Baby Bird Shower / Open House on April 29th, 30th & May 1st from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. There will be activities for all ages: silent auction items, games, crafts and much more fun. We will have our education birds on display with our team of knowledgeable handlers to teach and answer your questions about Utah's native wildlife. Uncommon grounds farewell party Say goodbye (for now) to a local coffee shop with great local bands and other entertainment. Labels: belly dance, fundraiser, mojos, o-town derby dames, ogden utah, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, roller derby, utah blogger, weekend in ogden, weekend in utah xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Monday, April 25, 2011
Guest post: Groovin' at the Sand Trap with Fry Sauce at 9:50 AM Having never been to the Sand Trap before, I was pleasantly surprised at how laid back and friendly the employees were. I knew right away it was not your regular bar scene. Everyone's friendly faces and service made me feel like I was right at home. I have often heard about the groovy beats of the local band Fry Sauce, but I didn't get the privilege of enjoying their tunes until last night. I'll tell you one thing, they know how to bust a beat! If you like to chill out, take a load off and just plain have a good time, Fry Sauce is the band for you. Songs like 'Slacker' and 'One Spot' help you forget all your problems and remember to simply enjoy life. Who doesn't love a message like that? Rich Melton and Aaron Meyers on vocals are like the vintage jam rock you've grown up to, only with a natural high. Ben Malan and Ben Allred on guitar and bass respectively, had licks that reminded me of the Red Hot Chili Peppers back in the funk days when they were working with George Clinton. Amazing talent is reticent with these guys. Aaron's skills on the drums are extremely fun to watch. My brother is a drum corps major with University of Utah and professional drum corps across the nation. Even he was impressed with Aaron's groovy beats. It wasn't just the fact that the band becomes your best friend right when you walk in the door or their sheer stamina in playing two sets from 9:30pm to 2:00am, it was the happy-go-lucky vibe they created just by being themselves. Their fans seemed so connected to them that you felt like a member of the family just by rubbing shoulders with them. And I dare you to try and keep yourself from dancing! I'll definitely be back to the Sand Trap to hang out with Fry Sauce again. -Chelsi Archibald Labels: fry sauce, ogden utah blogger, ogdne utah blog, sand trap xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Thursday, April 21, 2011
Thursday in ogden utah- music, art and foodies at 10:20 AM I had so much fun last night on my family adventure! I won tickets to see Rhythmic Circus at Peery's Egyptian Theater from the amazing Visit Ogden group. My daughter loved dancing around to the music and even made a little friend. I have never seen tap dancing before and i couldn't stop grinning, it is definitely something everyone must watch at least once. Its hard to capture the energy of tap dancing on film, live is a totally different experience and these guys and gal are amazing at what they do. I loved the jazzy/funky band they played with the the hilarious little introductions. Definitely check out Rhythmic circus! Unfortunately we had to leave a bit early though to avoid the inevitable meltdown. Hunter was getting a bit cranky and needed a change of pace. We happened to have some leftover tokens from our Staycation trip so we headed over to Fat Cats for some arcade games. Hunter immediately ran over to the spider man, her new favorite cartoon, and began squealing her sonic boom squeal of joy. After spending all out tokens on skee ball and the merry go round we let her run around pretending to play games before cashing in our tickets for spiders and monster fingers. Overall family date night success! For more photos check out Indie Ogden's facebook page!  Arts and crafts- spring nest: Join us at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden for and Arts & Crafts Workshop on Thursday, April 21st from 5:30 to 6:30p.m. Anyone ages 8 through adult may paint a wooden egg for hand woven wire nest. Supplies provide. Tuition: $15. Please pre-register with a member of the art center staff by calling 801-392-6935 Amigos of Honduras Benefit: Mermaid Baby, Tribes, The Blu Storks, Crooked Hills. and Audry Moffat. this is a benefit show for the Amigos of Honduras organization. for info on what they are all about you can go to www.amigosofhonduras.org its gonna be some good times with some really good bands so come out and have some fun. At The Basement @6:30 Weber county library events:Mom's night out: Let dad put the kids to bed, grab some girlfriends and come celebrate the 111th day of 2011 with a special Mom's Night Out Party! Enjoy a relaxing night of shopping, pampering, refreshments, prizes and more! Come shop a variety of products from venders like Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Cookie Lee, and Crafts & Home Décor. To help you relax even more we will be providing FREE neck massages and nail painting/designs. Come meet the CouponLady and get easy tips on how to get the most out of coupons. Don’t miss out on a night of shopping and fun, something every mom deserves. Lots of prizes and freebies! At kid to kid of Ogden @7pm Mojos open mic night: Best open mic in Utah!Free admission!Starts at 8pm! Hosts: David and Eli Wolfgram. Mojos is a family friendly environment with comfy couches and toys for kids, yummy mojochino coffee and great entertainment! Spring music series: Bilingual Story Time 6:00-6:45 pm, Main Library Family story time in Spanish and English. For more information, please call Carlos at (801) 337-2639. Cultural Cuisines: An Exploration of Food and Identity in Film 6:00-9:15 pm, Pleasant Valley Branch Join us for an evening of cultural food and film. Cooking demonstration begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by an accompanying film at 7:00 p.m. "Eat, Pray, Love" (Rated PG-13) Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) is a modern woman on a quest to marvel at and travel the world while rediscovering and reconnecting with her true inner self in Eat Pray Love. At a crossroads after a divorce, Gilbert takes a year-long sabbatical from her job and steps uncharacteristically out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life. In her wondrous and exotic travels, she experiences the simple pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of love in Bali. Based on an inspiring true story, Eat Pray Love proves that there really is more than one way to let yourself go and see the world. Program is FREE! Please call 801-337-2690 for more information. Cowboy Poetry Week @ Your Library 7:00-8:00 pm, Ogden Valley Branch Enjoy Western-Themed Poetry readings by cowboy poet Stan Tixier and live music by Brian Arnold. Event is FREE, and refreshments will be served. Yee Haw! Please call 801-337-2660 for more information. Labels: art, benefit, library, mojos, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah calendar, ogden utah events, ogden utah music, open mic, utah events 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 Monday, April 11, 2011
Local Spotlight: Cloud 9 smoke shop at 12:03 AM If you need hookah and smoking supplies there is a great place to go in Ogden, Utah and that's Cloud 9. I went there yesterday to check out hookah and find some fruity sheesha for my hookah at home. The workers there are incredibly friendly and made me feel like i was visiting an old friend. Cloud 9 has a huge selection of sheesha, incense and smoke supplies. The store smells like a fruit basket from all the flavors! I tried out some blueberry because it smelled like a smoothie and it came in fancy little tin. I have to say I'm eyeing up the pink Ed Hardy hookah and may have to turn my dressing room into a ladies lounge. I admit i don't use a hookah very often, i don't even smoke cigarettes. Every once in a while its just fun to put on belly dance music, eat too much hummus and try out the old hookah. Check out these photos i took of their pretty hookah supplies and check out their WEBSITE.* Here is brief but interesting history of the hookah. Nargile : A Puff on History (reprinted from the Turkish Daily News 3/3/97) But it was in Turkey that the nargile completed its revolution, and did not change its style for the last few hundred years. The nargile became a very important part of the coffee shop culture, finding its popularity in Turkey around the time of Murat the IV'th, 1623-40.The joy that the smokers received from this very simple yet beautiful smoking apparatus was unbelievable. Rules were created even for lighting the pipe, and if a professional smoker saw anyone lighting it the incorrect way, the culprit would be told in no uncertain term " Do yourself and the sacred nargile a favor and put out the coals by blowing into it. "The nargile itself consists of 4 pieces which are as follows: Agizlik (mouthpiece), Lüle (the top of the nargile), Marpuç (the tube) and the Gövde (the body of the pipe which is filled with water). All pieces of the pipe were produced by special craftsmen, who were named after the pece they produced. Even today, the areas where these craftsmen used to concentrate are called by these names, such as "Marpuççular."Lüles were generally produced in Tophane by Lule makers and the govde's (bottles) were manufactured in Beykoz. These govde's were a unique example of Turkish handcraft and were decorated with floral motifs. Some were made out of silver or crystal. The agizlik's (mouthpieces) were generally carved out of the top of quality amber, because people in those days believed that amber was not the because people in those days believed that amber was not the carrier of germs. Not all tobaccos qualified for usage in the nargile, and only the dark tobacco imported from Iran found favor with the nargile user. This toabcco was washed several times before use as it was extremely strong. Only oak charcoal was used to be placed on the top of the tobacco. Some professional nargile smokers used certain fruit, like sour cherries or grapes in their govde just to enjoy the motion it created in the water. Other people enjoyed adding pomegranate juice or rose oil to their water for added flavor. The nargile smoker hated anyone lighting their cigarettes on their nargile fire because they felt it disturbed the rhythm of the burning charcoal. The nargile was so popular and fashionable with the elite ladies of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, that it became the in thing to be photographed with a nargile. If you wanted to be the hostess with the mostest the nargile was a must for popular afternoon tea and intellectual gatherings. Unfortunately like most wonderful things from the past, the nargile suffered a decline with the availability of the cigarettes. But still today, one is able to find a special type of smoker that would only find their enjoyment from smoking the nargile. *** As with all tobacco products you should use it in moderation, be informed of risks and ALWAYS be of legal age. Labels: cloud 9, hookah, ogden blog, ogden events, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah calendar, ogden utah events, ogden utah music, sheesha xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Saturday, April 9, 2011
saturday- bloggers partying and hella art! at 9:30 AMSo far so good on this not so spring like day aside from my less than professional maintenance man who is over half hour late and counting. I awoke to a plate of french toast with REAL maple syrup care of my honey and since I'm up early i have plenty of time to get ready for the bloggers meet up today at the BEE. This Saturday is going to be exciting so get pumped y'all there is plenty to do and plenty of folks to meet! ♥Utah Bloggers Meet up-Meet other Utah bloggers, grab an amazing chai at borrowed earth and network away. This is a great opportunity to build connections, spread the word about your blog and meet amazing people so don't miss out! 11am-2 at the BEE ♥One Year anniversary of Borrowed earth emporium (BEE)-Free samples, Live Music, Free Yoga Class, BEE Co-Op Kickoff Event! Join us to celebrate the one year anniversary and evolution to the BEE Co-Op! We'll be having workshops on Green Roofs, Sustainability and Visual Media! Please let us treat you for your support over the last year. We heart Ogden!! ♥Oklahoma!- Terrace Plaza Playhouse is pleased to present OKLAHOMA! February 25 – April 9, 2011 every Friday, Saturday and Monday evening at 7:30 PM. Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. ♥Mermaid baby tournament of champions round 1-Featuring: Secret Abilities, Mermaid Baby, Lady Tiger, and American Attic. The basement 7-10pm ♥MOJOS rocks Saturday- Wonderful night of great Northern Utah Rock & Roll! Admission: $6Show starts at 8pm 8:00 - Private Partners, 9:00 - Dewey Louies, 10:00 - Two Mile Road, 11:00 - Flow ♥Kamikazes- KHP with fall to freedom at 9pm ♥Sandtrap- Spell talk at sand trap at 9:30. ♥Brewskis- Showcase Saturday presents: Nigel and the metal dogs Utah's PREMIER 80's heavy metal Tribute act! Labels: brewskis, mojos, ogden utah art, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah calendar, ogden utah events, ogden utah music xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Wednesday, April 6, 2011
wednesday- sunshine, karaoke and at 11:15 AM Hurray! it is actually sunny outside which means i get to go hang out outside and soak up some rays while the wild child wears herself out. Take advantage of this glorious day because who knows when the next one will be.  Hay Local bloggers the Utah bloggers meet up is going to be here in Ogden this Saturday at the borrowed earth emporium! Check out the group for event details HERE. You don't want to miss out on this great opportunity to mix n mingle and network with Utah's bloggers. Have you checked out The Local Landing yet? Its a great resource for Utah music, arts and entertainment ! And if you haven't RSVP-ed for one of the rad events coming to Ogden from Rick shoes entertainment well, get on it! Some great touring bands that rarely stop in Ogden are coming to play. Show your support and get a rare opportunity to see them up close and personal. Next time they play it'll be with thousands of people so you don't wanna miss this chance to meet the bands in person! Today's events ♥Wild Wednesdays- Spring has arrived at the Ogden Nature Center! Help us bring in the new season as we learn how animals and plants adapt to warmer temperatures and longer days. Join us as we hit the trails looking for signs of spring. Be prepared to hear chorus frogs and keep an eye out for migrating birds. Meet in the Visitor's Center. ♥Ogden independent film society- independent film society is a fun weekly meeting of independent film lovers and enthusiasts. Grounds for coffee on 25Th at 6pm. ♥Karaoke at the sandtrap- Every Wednesday head over to the sand trap for karaoke with 'jackson the karaoke dude'. ♥Brewskis open mic- be a rockstar for a few minutes and join in open mic night at brewskis ♥Country dance- 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. 8:30-9pm lesson $4, includes the dancing until midnight. 9pm-midnight $5 at the union station. Plus lots more events on the blog calendar! Labels: brewskis, country dance, karaoke, ogden blog, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah events, ogden utah music, sandtrap xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older |
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