Festivals and Events

Earth Day Soiree features music, food

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 LOGAN — The annual Earth Day Soiree, planned for Friday, April 19, will celebrate the planet as well as the environmental educational efforts of the Stokes Nature Center.The fundraiser features live... more

WSU students to auction off restored chairs for charity

Becky Wright Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Gillian Simmons’ homework was done in rush. Not in a rush, but in rush — a kind of fiber cord. The Weber State University interior design student’s assignment was to restore an old chair, including... more

Dinosaurs can be party animals, too; join them

Becky Wright Monday, April 15, 2013 It’s been 65 million years since giant dinosaurs roamed the Earth, but only 20 years since Ogden opened a park to study and enjoy them.Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park celebrates “20 Years of... more

‘ART-TELL’ celebrated in Brigham City

Sunday, April 14, 2013 BRIGHAM CITY — April is Art Appreciation Month in Brigham City.“ART-TELL,” an annual event in Brigham City, starts Monday, April 15, and continues through the week with a variety of art, music and... more

Archaeologist discusses ‘Promontory Tradition’

Sunday, April 14, 2013 OGDEN — Archaeologist Brooke Arkush will present the lecture “Promontory Tradition in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho” at Weber State University.The lecture begins at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the... more

Library Week offers puppets, reptiles, music

Sunday, April 14, 2013 Live music, puppets, reptiles and silly poetry are featured during activities marking National Library Week, beginning Monday, April 15.Adults and children are invited to attend five free programs... more

O-Town turning into WeberTown this Saturday

Linda East Brady Friday, April 12, 2013 Ogden and Weber State University are partnering to debut a night of fun for everyone. WeberTown hits O-Town on Saturday, April 13.The idea began with Damian Days, a downtown party hosted last summer... more

Annual Gemstone Junction show arrives

Thursday, April 11, 2013 OGDEN — Whether you’re a rockhound, fossil hunter or jewelry maker, Gemstone Junction has what you need.Gemstone Junction is the 62nd annual show sponsored by the Golden Spike Gem & Mineral... more

Build a frog, get a 'Sense of Wonder' at Bear River bird refuge

Thursday, April 11, 2013 BRIGHAM CITY — You can “build” a frog or get a close-up look at amphibians during “Sense of Wonder Day” on Saturday, April 13.The annual event at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge runs from 10 a.m... more

Paranormal tours at station

Thursday, April 11, 2013 OGDEN — Get ready to scream.Ogden’s Union Station hosts “Spring Scream Paranormal Tours,” with the opportunity to encounter the station’s ghosts.Walking tours start every 15 minutes, from 7 p.m. to... more