Jun
14

June 16th- 22nd events in Ogden!

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Summer is in full swing and there is still a ton to do before it’s all over. There is so much to do and see in Ogden that you really don’t have to go far to have an adventure. Check out these posts to get your summer fun started: Boredom busters Summer bucket list R.A.M.P…
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Jun
17

Indie Ogden review: Spamalot at Ziegfeld theater

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I am an unapologetic Monty Python fan. It may be because of my love of all things British, or just because I have the sense of humor of a twelve-year-old boy. I was completely devastated when Spamalot debuted on Broadway and knew I would never get the chance to see it. You can imagine then,…
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Jun
17

Indie Ogden Spotlight: The Society for Creative Anachronism

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  1. Tell us about the SCA. How did it get started, what does SCA stand for, what is its history? The SCA, or more appropriately, the Society for Creative Anachronism, is a world-wide organization whose members study and re-enact the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The story is told that the group began in 1965 while…
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Jun
16

Indie Ogden Spotlight:Blooming Lotus Imports

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Blooming Lotus Imports, inspired by culture and nature, is the new spot for all things earthy and eclectic.  The retail store is located on Historical 25th Street in downtown Ogden and opened in December of 2012.  The cheery and down-to-earth space is nestled between Lost Art Tattoo and Vintage Cupcake.   Blooming Lotus Imports offers a…
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Jun
14

Indie Ogden Day Trips: Sun Tunnels

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Northwest Utah is home to three distinguished  land art sculptures.  Standing in the Bonneville Salt Flats on the north side of I-80,  Metaphor: The Tree of Utah is seen by thousands of motorists each day.  In recent years, Spiral Jetty has received a lot of visitors and media attention as the receding waters of the Great Salt…
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Jun
12

Outdoor adventure: Snowbasin trail #12

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My husband and I moved to Ogden last Fourth of July so he could complete his Master’s in English lit at Weber State.  He had previously lived in Ogden before, and shared with me many of his hiking and skiing adventures (like hiking to the top of Ben Lomond one day just because it was there).…
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Jun
11

Indie Ogden: Helping Those in Need

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    There are times, readers, when people in our community desperately need help due to unfortunate circumstances. And the outpouring of assistance, support & well wishes will never cease to amaze us, fill our hearts with love & admiration for this city. Now is such a time. A longtime resident of Ogden & teacher…
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Jun
11

Notorious Boston Gangster Remembers Ogden

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Like many other infamous criminals James “Whitey” Bulger stopped here Last week, the long process of selecting jurors for the trial of eighty-three-year old James “Whitey” Bulger began in Boston.  After he helped the FBI reduce the Italian mob, Bulger was the reigning crime boss for nearly two decades. The 2006 movie, The Departed starring…
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Jun
10

Liberty heights fresh brings sustainable food to Ogden

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With summer and warm weather comes an abundance of produce and one company is making it a little easier to get fresh local foods to your table. Liberty Heights fresh is a tiny market in Salt Lake that carries local foods as well as culinary delights from around the world.  The shop officially opened in…
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Jun
09

Indie Ogden review: Carvers cove petting farm

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  Right around the corner from Ogden  right as you enter Eden is a magical little place where  baby animals live. Carver’s cove petting farm is a cute little farm that is home to pigs, goats, donkeys, llamas, sheep, cows, horses, chickens, ducks, bunnies and even a sheep dog who you can find sprawled out…
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Jun
08

Good Company offers intimate voyeuristic theatre experiences

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Good Company Theatre In my writing I often focus on the negative aspects of growing up in Boston, things like bar fights and wicked bad traffic. Yet one great thing about being raised in Boston was access to theatre performances and culture. As a youth, I participated in theatre and attended many memorable performances. When…
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Jun
07

June 8th-15th events in Ogden!

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Last week was so flippin’ fun and also a little but of chaos thrown in for good measure. Thankfully I live in an amazing town ( Yes, Ogden!) with so much to do and see to distract myself when things go a little different from what I had planned.  While little things here and there went wrong…
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