Thursday, January 13, 2011
 I just aged ten years at 9:23 AM Yesterday my adorable curly haired daughter hid under a table eating a box of fudge while i searched frantically for her yelling like a mad woman fearing the worst. By the time i found her i was a mess, sobbing and squeezing her for dear life. If your a mother you know that the idea of losing your child is the worst, even when you lose sight of them for a second your mental stability just starts slipping away. First you frantically search for you little one and your heart begins racing, then when you don't find them panic sets in. You begin shouting their name, a little at first, once sheer terror has engulfed you you're running around wide eyed screaming like a banshee. We cant help it, we are too invested in your children to know what to do if they just disappear. We can literally feel our existence being sucked into a black hole as the seconds tick away. It's terrifying and then, after we find them safe and sound hiding under a table eating a box of fudge, its hard not to laugh at our insanity. Luckily along with our ability to go completely insane in a matter of seconds is our ability to forgive and forget; probably a coping mechanism keeping us from being insane forever. Well today is a new day with new adventures and probably new scares care of the little one. So tie your laces tight, attach some bells to the youngins and get ready for some fun. O-town hop heads are having their monthly meeting tonight. Discuss brewing and try some local brewers creations . Each meeting there is also a club brew competition so if your brewing your own beer bring a bottle over to the meeting, the club category for January is Belgian. contact the Union Station Fermentation store at (801)392-9772 or email them at unionstationfermentation@gmail.com for details on the meeting First in the round of rad shows tonight is OCEANO"S "Contaminating The Coast" Tour at The Basement featuring OCEANO'S, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, UPON A BURNING BODY, THE GREAT COMMISSION, and I THE BREATHER. Also featuring local bands Consumed By Silence and Ninth Gate. MOJOS is having their weekly slam jam tonight and this weeks host is Amir Jackson from nurture the creative minds foundation. Come out and support the Nurture the Creative Mind Foundation as they host the BEST open mic in Ogden. ALL musicians, poets, singers,MCs etc are welcomed and wanted. Last up is OOH LA LA Ladies night acoustic on the loose at the wine cellar. Kristi DeVries Scotty Haze, Danny Ocean & Gar Ashby will get you kittens dancing! A special treat! The Champagne Kittens Calender Signing Party; Purchase a calender $20, all proceeds donated to local musicians Amir Jackson & Gordon Greenwood. FREE drawings every hour 8pm to Midnight. So as always be safe and have fun! I'd love to hear what y'all have to say so comment HERE Labels: basement, events, indie ogden, mojos, nurture the creative minds, oceano, ogden utah, wine cellar xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Friday, December 31, 2010
New Years! at 9:59 AM Ogden is going to be crazy on new years! There's so much happening you'd think this was a big city, besides all the rad house parties the bars and venues are putting on some amazing shows and parties.Don't bother driving all the way to SLC when you have an amazing town right here where you live. Don't like going to bars? Don't think you have to be deprived of fun this new years, head over to the borrowed earth emporium for their masquerade ball! Wear a mask, bring some booze, and 10 dollars or 15 for two. Ring in the new year with live music, beer pong, dance dance and more. Kamikazes is having a show and party and i was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them decorating and it looks amazing! They'll have performances by Sindo, Jesse James,Three Point Two, William Knox and Smash Boogie. Come welcome 2011 in with us! I hear there will be a balloon drop and prizes too! If your into dressing up and love the Beatles up Brewskis is going to be all out Beatles mania. Uncle Uncanny and REVOLVER( a Beatles cover band) are playing and dig out your old dud because its a Beatles costume Party! And don't worry if you party a bit too hard Brewskis is also hosting a hangover party the next day. Teazers new years eve party will feature DJ's e-flexx and Latu! There will also be karaoke, dinner, and a $1000.00 midnight balloon drop! If you were lucky enough to get tickets the wine cellar is having a great new years eve bash with Dan Weldon. Dan wants to bring in the new year in Ogden, on Historic 25Th Street - Ogden, Utah , and in a place that I can be partying right with the people I love. Show will start at 9:30, and I will play till you drop. DINNER SPECIALS WILL BE STEAK or SHRIMP plate $16.95 or STEAK AND SHRIMP $18.95, and $2.00 Champagne Wanna celebrate with laughter? Wiseguys comedy club has got what ya need with Ryan Hamilton's "Happy New Year" show. Ryan was recently named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 'Five Comics to Watch' and appeared at Montreal's prestigious Just For Laughs festival. He made his national TV debut when he appeared on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham followed by NBC's Last Comic Standing as a semi-finalist . Previously, he won Sierra Mist's 'America's Next Great Comic' Search and was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival competition and appeared at HBO's Las Vegas Comedy Festival as an up-and-coming talent. He's a regular guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show and is a favorite headliner in many of the country's top comedy clubs. Looking for a little romance? Tami Rene will be performing 2 Jazz concerts along with dinner at Rovalis. The first show is from 6pm-8pm and the next show is from 8:30pm-10:30pm. They will be having a special featured dish and wine specials as well. Call now or go online to make your reservations. 801.394.070 or www.rovalis.com. The Marriott hotel is also offering a romantic new year special and a low price too! It's not to late to book the Celebration Package! Call 1-800-Marriott for complete details Or celebrate New Years Eve at Ben Lomond Suites Historic Hotel. Ben Lomond Suites is having a New Years Eve Special Deal of $70 a night for Standard Suites and $90 a night for Executive Suites. Book your room today by mentioning promo code "NewYears2011". And remember folks never drive drunk, let someone drive drunk or leave alone while intoxicated. -Drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders and restaurant managers who may have been drinking can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to 10 miles. -And don't forget about our local 25-drive. Whatever the reason, whatever the season, call 391-0305 and they'll come pick you up and they'll take you back for FREE!!! -Most bars have a designated driver program just ask the bartender! -And there is always yellow cab, Yellow Cab of Ogden is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just Call: (801)394-9411 Labels: ben lomond, brewskis, events, indie ogden, kamikazes, marriott, new years, ogden utah, party, rovalis, teasers, wine cellar, wise guys xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Thursday, December 23, 2010
Christmas party time at 10:24 AMOnly one more day until Christmas eve and that means only 2 until the big day. I already got my Christmas presents, a new camera and a kitchen aid, so i am fully satisfied but i am just so excited about seeing my daughter on Christmas. It never gets old, and i just love seeing her enthusiastically rip open presents and hearing her ooh and aah over every little thing. The best part about this day is it's the unofficial Christmas party day. I am super exited about dressing up tonight and heading out with the family to absorb as much Christmas cheer as possible. And just a reminder Indie Ogden's super awesome giveaway is coming up tomorrow! so tell your friends to follow indie Ogden's blog and like indie Ogden on facebook to get a chance to enter!  Tonight Mojos is hosting their Christmas party with some fine music and friends. Mojos is Ogden's All Ages Live Music Venue Rockin' and Rollin' Ogden since 2004! The lineup of musicians is amazing so get there early and have some crepes and coffee and enjoy the whole show! 7- Marny Proudfit 7.5- Kat Day 8- Carlos Emjay 8.5- Austin Berenyi 9- Josh Gilbert 9.5- Quirk 10- A Sometimes Army 10.5- Mountain Hymns 11- Gypsy Lucy And if your looking for a more mellow party head over to the wine cellar for Dan Weldon. Weldon has earned the title of journeyman roots musician. Over the years, as both soloist and sideman, he has rocked readily, serenaded sweet and lowdown, and twanged with the toughest. Weldon possesses a soulful singing voice and a warm stage manner that captivates his audiences. He is a gifted songwriter that also has the deft ability to give classic tunes fresh and thoughtful treatment. In addition, Weldon plays an astonishing variety of acoustic and electric guitar styles, picks a mean mandolin, and supplies a steady back beat courtesy of his foot-operated Porch board. Not in the mood for Christmas? head over to Teazers for good old fashioned karaoke and football. as always have fun and be safe and if your out there reading I'd love to hear what you have to say! Labels: calendar, christmas, events, indie ogden, karaoke, mojos, ogden utah, teazers, wine cellar xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Thursday, December 16, 2010
bellydancers, comedians and choirs oh my! at 12:56 PM Thursday night around 6 head over to the Athenian for some beautiful belly dancing by the local Ogden troupe The Tiger Lily's.The Tiger Lily's have been dancing together for 2 years and got their start when one of the members took a belly dancing class and encouraged the others to dance with her. Soon they formed the troupe and had their first performance at belly break coffla at the borrowed earth emporium. The Athenian has become their regular venue where you can often find them dancing for delighted patrons. Keep and ear out for their big performance this July at the Ogden amphitheater! ******** Friday! Start the Evening off right with Drinking Liberally Ogden at The Wine Cellar, Promoting democracy one pint at a time. Stick around for Next head over to borrowed earth emporium for poetry, music and even belly dancing. Show off your talents and break free from the fear that has kept you from doing it until now at the open mic night at the BEE! Starts at 7 and goes until there are no words left to speak. http://www.borrowedearthemporium.com Voice Male is performing at the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts and if you love choirs you'll love this. Voice Male is made up of six very different individuals. John Luthy masterminded the Voice Male concept while singing with some of the guys in the Logan LDS Institute Choir. Over the years, they expanded their reach further and further, traveling to several states and to Mexico, performing over 120 songs for thousands of fans. When they are not working or singing, they are enjoying time with their supportive wives and children. The latest tally: 19 children who like to call each other Voice Male Cousins. Who knows what is in store for the future of Voice Male. It doesn't really matter, because the past has been pretty great. For more holiday cheer check out the holiday house concert featuring Marvin Payne at a story book manor. Marvin Payne is an actor, writer, song maker, and recording artist living in Alpine, Utah. He has released a dozen albums of original songs and has helped craft a half dozen widely produced plays. he has acted professionally in about fifty films and fifty plays and over a hundred audio adventures for kids. Need a good laugh? Head over for Scott Bennett 'The AMBASSADOR of LOVE" at Wiseguys Comedy Club . Scott started doing open mics in Las Vegas in 1996. When he moved back to Utah in 1997 because of a divorce he was lucky enough to hook up with a club called Laughs which is now Wiseguys where they gave him a lot of stage time. Before he knew it, he was working on the road as a feature and three years later as a headliner. Scott is a regular at the Improv in Hollywood, and plays the Loony Bins, Funny Bones, Wiseguys, etc. Scott's also done a few TV commercials and bit parts in movies. Scott was the Winner of the Rocky Mountain Laugh Off and has appeared on Blind Date and 'E's Talk Soup. End the work week with a band at kamikazes and see shaky trade perform. Shaky Trade was formed in Ogden, UT in 2004 by childhood friends Billy Bommer (saxes, vocals), Greg Shaw (bass), and Simon Crompton (guitar). Picking up their respective instruments in high school, the three played in and around the Utah scene with several local groups. After witnessing a Weber State University Jazz Ensemble performance, the trio approached members Chris Clemons (brass, vocals) and Michael Wong (drums), and the newly formed quintet began rehearsals in the back room of a local tile shop. The five were able to find common ground and inspiration in groups as disparate as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish, and Jurassic 5, and a potent sound began to take shape. Consisting of fresh horn licks, a rock solid rhythm section, and tasty melodies, the group quickly established a fiercely loyal fanbase Ogden is full of possibilities so learn it, live it and love it. As always be safe and have fun! Labels: art, basement, blog, borrowed earth emporium, buy local, calendar, christmas, coffee, events, fun, indie ogden, kamikazes, mic, ogden utah, tiger lily, to do, weber, wine cellar xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Thursday, December 9, 2010
Everyone needs a lazy day. at 10:15 AM luckily for me, and any other tired folks out there,this Thursday has very few events going on. There's two that i found of interest and they are both very easygoing. In general I've had some trouble finding any Thursday events. so, if you know of any by all means LET ME KNOW! The wine cellar, Ogden's Premier Jazz & Blues Club, is having some live music by Daniel Weldon. Weldon has earned the title of journeyman roots musician. Over the years, as both soloist and sideman, he has rocked readily, serenaded sweet and lowdown, and twanged with the toughest. Weldon possesses a soulful singing voice and a warm stage manner that captivates his audiences. He is a gifted songwriter that also has the deft ability to give classic tunes fresh and thoughtful treatment. In addition, Weldon plays an astonishing variety of acoustic and electric guitar styles, picks a mean mandolin, and supplies a steady backbeat courtesy of his foot. Later the Utah Symphony is performing at the Val A. Browning Center. Join the Utah Symphony for a holiday concert guaranteed to sell-out and make the season merry and bright. Jerry Steichen will lead the orchestra in a celebration of the season filled with favorite holiday melodies. Featuring Ogden's own. After a busy Wednesday some wine and music is exactly what we all need. So as always, have fun and be safe. The art above is by Namiki Falcon check them out their art is amazing. id love to feature some local art and well as businesses, people, organizations and projects too so let me know if your interested. Labels: buy local, indie ogden, ogden utah, utah symphony, wine cellar xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Tuesday, December 7, 2010
No Sleep Till Thursday! at 11:44 PMWednesday is a strange phenomenon. There seems to be a million things going on on any given Wednesday. This week is no exception. there are so many events happening i get a migraine just thinking of which ones to go to. so take a deep breath get out your planner and celebrate Wednesday right. Start of your day of fun at the nature center for Wild Wednesdays. Can you walk like a bear? Get the answers to this question and learn how to identify the amazing autographs that animals leave behind. Discover why winter is a fantastic time to test your new tracking skills while taking a walk with our naturalist to identify clues in the snow. Meet in the Visitor's Center. http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org Christmas is just around the corner and its never too late to make some ornaments. the Eccles Community Art Center is hosting a Victorian potpourri ornament workshop for ages 7 and up. All supplies provided and for only 6 bucks you learn an amazing craft. Please pre-register by calling a member of the art center staff at 801-392-6935. If your interested other classes offered at the Eccles Community Art Center: www.ogden4arts.org Are you a movie buff , actor,or just want to meet other indie film lovers Join the 'Independent Film Society' for some fun times getting to know your fellow film junkies in the local scene hear at the Ogden meet at 'Grounds For Coffee', all are welcome! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=140311292655053 I don't know about y'all but i HATE the smell of bleach. A few years ago, after i had my daughter, i decided to go all Eco with my cleaning products. I found some great alternative to those harsh and icky chemical cleaners but sometimes they can get pricey. after doing some research i found that the same ingredients in the Eco products are things i already had around. Today the Ogden nature center is having an Eco-friendly cleaning product workshop This will be a fun and productive evening spent making non-toxic cleaning supplies for your home. Learn some simple recipes for healthier cleaning products using items commonly found in everyone's pantry. Create household cleaners that will be both easy on the environment and on your wallet. You'll leave with freshly made window cleaner, furniture polish, all purpose cleaner and a host of recipes to create your own green cleaning. OK if your wanting to get out and have some fun then enough lallygagging about its time to speed up the pace. head on over to the union station for jingle bell jazz at the station with the WSU jazz ensemble. Due to the closing of WSU on Tuesday because of a blizzard warning, the November 23rd concert by the WSU Jazz Ensemble was canceled. It has been rescheduled as part of the Jazz at the Station programming, Wednesday, December 8th. In addition to holiday tunes, this concert will feature the music of the Big Band era. Some of the pieces will feature vocalist Sarah Marshall. Also featured on the concert will be the WSU Jazz Combo. No music is more evocative of a period of American History than the Big Band sound. The remarkable thing is how it still continues to appeal to audiences of all ages. Expect to hear music by Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington and more, played with the youthful enthusiasm of our fantastic WSU Jazz Ensemble.Jazz at the Station provides an all-ages venue for jazz fans and students. Well behaved children are welcome to attend as long as they do not disturb the performers or members of the audience. Now its time to drop the kids of At home and have a little fun on your own. Greeley estates is playing At the basement with Vanna, Tides of man and Bullet for pretty boy . they are a post-hardcore band from Phoenix, Arizona.- http://www.myspace.com/greeleyestates, Vanna is a post-hardcore band from Boston, MA. http://www.myspace.com/vanna Tides of Man is a progressive, indie rock band from Tampa, Fl http://www.myspace.com/tidesofman and A Bullet For Pretty Boy- Founded in late 2006 about two hours east of Dallas in the town of Longview, Texas- http://www.arteryrecordings.com/abfpb.html Hardcore music not your thing? Then come out to Mojos and support the Nurture the Creative Mind Foundation as they host the BEST open mic in Ogden. ALL musicians, poets, singers, MCs etc are welcomed and wanted. There Will be no featured artist this month instead we are just having a completely OPEN mic. So shake off those nerves and show Ogden your talents. Now to end the night there's nothing better than a glass of wine and some blues music.Harper and mid-west kind are playing at the wine cellar just for you. an amalgamation of blues, rock, funk, soul and world music, Australian singer/ songwriter "Harper" creates a heady mix of roots/ jam music through his creative use of the harp, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. Borrowing from western and world music, this musical visionary develops a highly original take on the roots genre. For further information check out Harper's website: www.harper.biz Get out there, have fun , make a new friend and try something new. and as always be safe! Labels: center, eccles, eco, film, hardcorem the basement, indie ogden, jazz, mojos, nature, ogden, union station, utah, wine cellar xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older |
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