Lucky Slice: The Cowabunga Up North

Posted on July 3, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The herbal sauce in the Twilight pizza is an homage to the Twilight movie's mystical theme, along with the sausage as a nod to the werewolves in the movie.

One could arguably ask any Ogdenite working through lunch what their top spot is for lunch, and the answer, more times than not, will be Lucky Slice. … read more

Localized: Doctor Barber

Posted on July 3, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Aaron Michael Hendrix, Paul Zuniga and Bennett Geilmann enjoy making noise and sharing noise.

Doctor Barber describe themselves as “story-telling rock n roll.” The lyrics and instrumentation are integral and technical. … read more

“Pushing the Envelope”: Vu Symposium 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Katie Porter at Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels

For Vu Symposium co-founders Katie Porter and Devin Maxwell, keeping the symposium as inclusive as possible was an important tenet of the event’s founding. … read more

Just Parking and Doing What We Love: Ogden’s Food Truck Rally

Posted on July 3, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Ogden food truck rally aims to provide a variety of food options to cater to all cravings.

By operating the Ogden Food Truck Rally independently, Steve Ballard is able to make sure that all of the trucks are local. … read more

Cuppa: Cafe for Creatives

Posted on July 3, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Cuppa strives to create an inviting space that incites creativity and also allows visitors to feel comfortable.

Created by Nathanael and Bec Sato and located just off storied Historic “two-bit” 25th Street, Cuppa offers a massive selection of organic loose-leaf teas. … read more

Ogden Twilight: Jared Allen Highlights Ogden’s Culture with Concert Series

Posted on July 3, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Dillion Frances opening the 2019 installment of Ogden Twilight.

When he moved back to Utah, Ogden Twilight co-creator Jared Allen says he saw that the Ogden Amphitheater was being underused. … read more

Creature Feature: Mona Diet

Posted on June 28, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

"Things are going to get worse. Things are going to get much worse. And if we’re separated, we’re easily taken advantage of and easily picked off one by one.”

Recognizing the privilege one possesses is a powerful tool that Mona Diet possesses, which is a much-needed attribute for anyone in today’s society. … read more

Yeasayer @ Urban Lounge 06.23 w/ Oh, Rose

Posted on June 27, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Known for big, sprawling and beautiful bridges, Sunday’s set was a solid, albeit quick, sampling of Yeasayer’s weird and wonderful world. … read more

NOW-ID Dance Presents Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring

Posted on June 26, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R): Tara McArthur and Liz Ivkovich in Rite of Spring

NOW-ID’s one-night production of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, like much of Boye-Christensen’s recent work, took place in an outdoor location. … read more

SB Dance’s Sleeping Beauty @ Rose Wagner Black Box Theater 06.15

Posted on June 26, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Christine Hasegawa, Ari Hassett and John Allen as The Beauties in SB Dance's production of Sleeping Beauty

SB Dance is clearly unafraid of pushing buttons, as shown by their limited-run retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty legend. … read more

Endless Indulgence: A Retro Dream for the Modern Old Soul

Posted on July 3, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Endless Indulgence’s show room is full of a colorful array of retro, vintage-inspired pieces.

Carrie Vondrus’ love and care for her customers encouraged the strong community of women that she now has coming into Endless Indulgence. … read more

The Monarch: Ogden’s Art-Scene Metamorphosis

Posted on July 3, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

The Monarch was built out of 1920s parking garage that was purchased for the project in 2011.

Like many large projects, Thaine Fischer had many hoops to jump through to be able to embark fully on this mission to create what The Monarch is today. … read more