Festivals and Events

Tracy Aviary’s Andean condor one of a kind

Becky Cairns Friday, May 24, 2013 A look at the life of Andy the Andean condorSALT LAKE CITY — If he could talk, maybe Andy the condor would say it’s high time he was hailed as the “king” of Tracy Aviary.He is, at the ripe age... more

Discover beaches at Antelope Island

Friday, May 24, 2013 ANTELOPE ISLAND — Find out more about Antelope Island during guided interpretive activities beginning Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.Hands-on activities will be offered on weekends this summer... more

Small horses make some big moves at Weber County Fairgrounds show

Mark Saal Thursday, May 23, 2013 Miniature horses and Shetland ponies — the fun-sized steeds of the equestrian world — will be featured at the upcoming “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” miniature horse show.The event, sponsored by the... more

Thank members of military with cards, gifts on Memorial Day

Thursday, May 23, 2013 WASHINGTON TERRACE — Between the barbecues and hiking this Memorial Day weekend comes a project that gets at the heart of the holiday.Folks are invited to write thank-you cards to military service... more

Burger Stop hosts classic car show

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 LAYTON — Hot rods are the car of the hour for the next classic car show at Burger Stop, 323 E. Gentile St., south of Layton High School.The show runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.... more

'Reptile Madness' keeps Weber County Library's North branch slithering

Sunday, May 19, 2013 NORTH OGDEN — If snakes and lizards are your thing, meet the slithery creatures up close and personal at “Reptile Madness.”The program will be presented by Scales and Tails Utah, a West Valley City-... more

Botanical center puts focus on feathered friends

Sunday, May 19, 2013 KAYSVILLE — Birds are in the spotlight during the next installment of the Explore the Garden Family Night series at the Utah Botanical Center.The 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, program will present... more

Movie's Memphis Belle in West Jordan this weekend

Becky Cairns Saturday, May 18, 2013 WEST JORDAN — Meet a war hero and a movie legend rolled into one when the Memphis Belle visits the South Valley Regional Airport.The vintage B-17 will be open for tours and also take passengers on... more

Garden decor featured at antique show

Friday, May 17, 2013 OGDEN — It’s time to get the yard into shape, and why not decorate outdoor spaces with something a little more stylish than plastic lawn chairs? Pickers are bringing their best vintage finds for the... more

Maura O'Connell among headliners at Living Traditions

Linda East Brady Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Living Traditions Festival, celebrating Salt Lake City’s diversity for 28 years, returns this weekend.As is the tradition at Living Traditions, the fest will be filled with a fine melange of... more