This place is hopping! If you’re new to the area, or if you’ve been here forever-and-a-day (like moi), hopefully by now you’ll have noticed October & Autumn in general is a busy time for Ogden. There’s live music absolutely everywhere, harvest festivals & spook alleys all over town. It is, personally, the best time of year to be in Ogden. The colors changing on the mountainside is echoed by the changing colors in downtown… the sun going down earlier only makes the lights of the city sparkle more brightly. All the hints of the winter to come drifts in on the breeze & thoughts of the holidays fill people with glee. Well… If you’re me, anyways.
I wore a sweater all day yesterday. ALL DAY. It was glorious. My hands were cold. I wanted my gloves. Sadly, I was not prepared for needing them just yet & left them at home. But! I know I should probably put them back in my car, just in case! This means…frosty noses & hot cocoa & wandering through the Christmas Village is just around the corner.
But not so fast! We haven’t even enjoyed my favorite holiday yet. Have you decided what you’re gonna do for Halloween? I have. I am quadruple booked the weekend before & will be hitting up the Sand Trap’s Halloween Karaoke Spectacular on the 31st.
This weekend, there is a ton of awesome things going on. Did you remember to turn in your voter registration form? I cut it close… exactly 2 weeks from voting day. Whoops! Hope you weren’t like me! This has certainly been an interesting race (I’m trying to be nice). Hope you’re making sure you’re well informed about the issues & the facts. I found a great resource in www.factcheck.org, I know I’ll be relying on it a lot for double checking all the spins.
Our friends over at Train City Eats just released their most recent food adventure! Check it out! I like food. Food is good.
Speaking of voting… We are currently in the midst of tallying all of the nominations for the Best of Ogden Awards! So excited! We really had an awful lot of nominations (about 500 submissions to be exact), we are really looking forward to the voting.
And now I am off! Peace, Love & Local O-Town!
<3 – Jenny
ALL DAY
Guided Birding Tours at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Brigham City – Guided Birding Tours, with birds, wildlife, and history of refuge; bring binoculars and bird guides or borrow some from refuge. Water, bug spray, sunscreen recommended. Also see interactive exhibits, wetland diorama, 1/2-mile outdoor trail at education center. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, May 25-Sept. 29. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 2155 W. Forest St., Brigham City. Free. Space limited; registration required. 435-723-5887.
Art House Cinema 502
This 28 seat micro-cinema located on Historic 25th St in Ogden, UT showcases unique foreign films, under the radar independents and earth shattering documentaries (Troll Hunter, anyone?). This tiny cinema features tiered seating, DLP digital projection (with 3D capabilities), and Dolby 5.1 and blue-ray/digital abilities.
5:00pm Sleepwalk With Me
7:00pm Compliance
9:00pm Arbitrage
OPEN STUDIO at Ogden Blue
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Take advantage of this open time and Ogden Blue studio space and facilities to work on your project(s) at your own pace without teacher instruction.
Anime Banzai at the Davis Conference Center – 1651 N 700 W, Layton – Anime Convention in Layton Utah. For more information go to www.animebanzai.org
Marshall White Rec Center
228 28th Street (801) 629-8346
*Beginner Spin Class 9am
*Water Aerobics 8am,9am & 10am
*Table Tennis Club 11am
*Senior Lunch 11:30am
*Boy Scouts 4pm
*Open Boxing 7am-8pm
*OPEN GYM 7AM-8PM
9:00am
Bikram Yoga College of India—111 Historical 25th Street B, Ogden - Phone: 801-627-HOTT (4688) – provides an inviting and supportive environment to help our students attain one of the greatest gifts of all—that of good health. Personal gains, such as enhanced self-awareness, improved self-esteem, emotional well-being, and better focus benefit not only the student, but the community as a whole. Email: bikramyoga_ogden@yahoo.com
Yoga at Yoga Joe’s – 2120 North Washington Blvd, North Ogden, Utah. 801-940-4126
10:00am
Fall Harvest Days, corn maze, spiderweb rope climb, hay jump, slide, gourd launcher, more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 28-Oct. 31. American West Heritage Center, 4025 S. U.S. 89-91, Wellsville. $6; $5/students, seniors and ages 3-11. 435-245-6050, www.awhc.org.
Carver’s Cove Petting Farm, farm animals including pigs, goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, sheep, llamas, cows and more. Children 12 and younger get to ride a horse. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, weather permitting, through Sept. 29, and by appointment Monday-Tuesday. Carver’s Cove Petting Farm, 2329 N. 5025 East, Eden. $7; $5 during September, with canned good donation for food bank. 801-745-3018, www.carverscove.com.
11:00am
KIMBALL VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 2012 Biennial Faculty Exhibition in the Shaw Gallery, Sept. 7-Nov. 23. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. 3848 Harrison Blvd., WSU, Ogden. Free. 801-626-6420, http://departments.weber.edu/dova.
12:00pm
MacCool’s Prime Rib Friday – 2510 Washington Blvd, Ogden – MacCool’s Friday Night Prime Rib in the Ben Lomond Hotel
Open Skate at the Ogden Ice Sheet – Follow all signs to the DEE EVENTS CENTER. We are located on the West Side of the Dee Events Center Parking lot. Our address is 4390 Harrison Blvd., Ogden.
3:00pm
Ramped Up Art at the Tree House Museum – Egyptian Mummies – 347 22nd Street, Ogden – 801-394-9663 treehousemuseum.org
4:00pm
Step on Stage at the Tree House Museum – 347 22nd Street, Ogden – 801-394-9663 treehousemuseum.org
Witches’ Warm-Up Weekend at Planet Rainbow – 1833 Valley Drive, Ogden – All different readers will be attending! October 19th from 4-8 and then October 20th from 11-5! Chakra Balancing, Tea Leaf Readings and special guest Linda Dunning promoting her BRAND new book!
Black Island Farms Harvest Festival - corn maze, farmers market, bonfires, slide, pumpin patch hayrides. 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 21-Oct. 31. Also Nightmare Acres & Haunted Barn, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday. Black Island Farms, 3178 S. 3000 West, Syracuse. Corn maze: $10; $8/children. Hayride: $8; $5/children. Nightmare Acres: $15; combo pass, $20. $1 discount with canned food donation. 801-774-MAZE, www.blackislandfarms.com
4:30pm
Bikram Yoga College of India—111 Historical 25th Street B, Ogden - Phone: 801-627-HOTT (4688) – provides an inviting and supportive environment to help our students attain one of the greatest gifts of all—that of good health. Personal gains, such as enhanced self-awareness, improved self-esteem, emotional well-being, and better focus benefit not only the student, but the community as a whole. Email: bikramyoga_ogden@yahoo.com
5:00pm
Tales from H.E.L. Book signing at the Queen Bee – 270 Historic 25th Street, Ogden – Join us this Friday for a book signing with the authors of “Tales from H.E.L.” and “Tales from Two-Bit Street” Great times to be had….and even a giveaway!
Creatures of the Night at Ogden Nature Center – 966 West 12th Street – The Ogden Nature Center presents Creatures of the Night – a not-so-scary Halloween event for the whole family. Learn about native nocturnal creatures like owls, bats and spiders. Take a crepuscular creep around the nature preserve where you’ll meet and learn from some “wild” characters. Visit the Wood Witch’s Lair to sing songs and find your way through the Spider Web Crawl. Food vendors, carnival games, treats, music, and educational fun. No RSVP necessary. Costumes welcome but please dress for the weather/held rain or shine.
Van Suchtelen, Thorne, Adams and Harbert at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401 The Eccles Community Art Center will exhibit the Intaglio Prints of Logan Artist Adrian Van Suchtelen, Sculptures of Vernal Artist Brock Thorne and the Pottery of Clinton Artist Chris Adams in the Main Gallery and the Paintings of Ogden artist John Harbert in the Carriage House Gallery October 1 through 27, 2012. A reception for the artists and the public will be held Friday, October 5th from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. www.ogden4arts.org
Punkinaze, corn maze, giant hay slides, fire pits, cut-out signs for taking photographs. 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Fridays, 3-11 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 30. Open at 3 p.m. Oct. 18-19. Haunted at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, beginning Oct. 5-6. Punkinaze, 1921 W. 2550 South, West Haven. $7; free/3-under, $35/family pass. Group rates available. Ticket sales end one hour before closing. 801-731-4756, www.punkinaze.blogspot.com.
Open Skate at the Ogden Ice Sheet – Follow all signs to the DEE EVENTS CENTER. We are located on the West Side of the Dee Events Center Parking lot. Our address is 4390 Harrison Blvd, but we are not located directly on Harrison Blvd. For more detailed directions please call; (801) 778-6360
Cordelisse at French Kiss Fitness – 801-394-3185, 2440 Washington Blvd – The perfect blend of the pole and aerial apparatus. The Cordelisse is a thick rope suspended from the ceiling wrapped in fabric for added comfort. Long cotton pants and bare feet. You may also want to purchase roisin or Dew Point to help “stick” to the fabric. Both are available for purchase at the studio.
International Fair Trade Handcraft Sale – unique handcrafted holiday and gift items from around the world. Also enjoy beverages and baked goods for sale at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Free admission. 801-392-5012.
5:30pm
Yoga at Yoga Joe’s – 2120 North Washington Blvd, North Ogden, Utah. 801-940-4126
Short Form Ashtanga Yoga at the Front Climbing Club – 225 20th Street, Ogden – (801) 393-7625 – Ashtanga – A challenging, dynamic, body and mind-balancing prescription for strength and flexibility. Breath-synchronized movement is used to create heat to help increase flexibility and purify the body. Ashtanga addresses the push muscles and back core, which makes it great opposition training for climbers.
6:00pm
‘The Fairy Doll,’ performance of the Russian ballet, with updated choreography.A fFundraising performance, with dinner and silent auction. Imagine Ballet Theatre, 2432 Washington Blvd., Suites C-D, Ogden. Fundraiser/dinner $50, reservations due Oct. 15 at 801-393-5000. Other performances $10, $7.50/child. Smith’s Tix.
Two Bit Street Cafe – Live Acoustic Music – 126 25th Street, Ogden, Utah 84401 – Live acoustic music from 6 pm to 8pm!
Pole Fitness 4 at French Kiss Fitness – 801-394-3185, 2440 Washington Blvd – Pole Fitness is our most Popular Class! Learn all the tricks you’ve seen in pictures and video’s. LEVELS: Pole Fitness 1 – Spins, strengthening muscles, easy pole dance combinations. Pole Fitness 2 – Inverting (upside down), climbing, difficult spins. Pole Fitness 3 – Difficult inverts, pole combinations, spins, and transitions. Pole Fitness 4 – Stay up to date with the latest moves in pole fitness. Very difficult combinations, shoulder mounts, hand springs, routine development, and much more. Cotton/Spandex shorts, sports bra, tank, bare feet, stiletto’s optional. For added stick, you may want to purchase a bottle of Dry Hands lotion at the front desk. Stay away from lotions and moisturizers the day of class.
Alphabet Soup at the Tree House Museum – 347 22nd Street, Ogden – 801-394-9663 The Letter “F” treehousemuseum.org
6:30pm
Halloween Carnivore Carnival at the Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park – Our haunted nights will be more fun this year with the addition of a carnival theme. We will have Ring Toss, Duck Pond, Tombstone Fishing, Face Painting and many more fun activities. Adults will be $3.00 and children will be $5.00. Dinosaur Park members will receive 50% off these admission prices.
7:00pm
Community Dance Party at Golden Hours Senior Center - 650 25th Street Ogden, UT – No Commitment – Just Come Have Fun! *Country Dancing*Square Dancing*Line Dancing*Contra* Rounds*Mixers! Stay Healthy with Fun, Fitness & Friends. Singles/Couples/Families – All Ages. Play area provided in same room for those too young to dance. Have a Blast! Just pure Dancing FUN!
Ogden Ghost Tours, bus tour with a storyteller sharing spooky tales of the town. 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 5-26. Also 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 18 and Oct. 29-Nov. 3; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. $10-$18. www.storytours.com.
HOCKEY Weber State University vs. BYU – Follow all signs to the DEE EVENTS CENTER. We are located on the West Side of the Dee Events Center Parking lot. Our address is 4390 Harrison Blvd, but we are not located directly on Harrison Blvd. For more detailed directions please call; (801) 778-6360.
Comedy Show at Wiseguys – 269 Historic 25th Street, Ogden (801) 622-5588
Live Music at Rovalis – Live music at Rovalis! (801) 394-1070, 174 Historic 25th Street, Ogden
DJ at Club 366 – 366 36th Street, Ogden – KARAOKE WITH MATT IN THE SPORTS BAR, BEVERAGE AND FOOD SPECIALS, CASH PAYOUT POKER
7:30pm
Camp ‘n Corn Maze – with Hallowalkeen FX special effects, tunnel, haunted hollow, maze. Non-scary activities in daytime include feeding trout farm’s “piranha.” Dusk-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, dusk-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through Nov. 1. Also 9 a.m.-dusk Monday-Saturday with non-scary activities for children. Cold Springs Trout Farm, 2284 N. Fruitland Drive, North Ogden. $4/daytime, $6/evenings. 801-782-7282.
‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 10. Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Washington Terrace. $7-$10. terraceplayhouse.com.
Live music & Line Dancing at The Outlaw Saloon, 1254 W. 2100 South, Ogden. $10/adv., $15/day of. Age 21-over. Smith’s Tix.
‘Charm,’ 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-6, 9-13. 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Browning Center’s Eccles Theater, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. $9-$12. weberstatetickets.com.
Haunted Hollow, 13-acre outdoor haunt with forest, caves, swamp; indoor house features new “Zombie Attack.” 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, through Oct. 27, and Oct. 29-31. Also 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 4. Haunted Hollow, 1550 S. 1900 West, West Haven. $20; free/6-under. Group discounts and discount coupons available. 801-388-0512, www.hauntedutah.com.
Castle of Chaos, features new Screamatarium, large 3-D maze and 7 Deadly Sins Haunted House. 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, through Oct. 31. Also 7:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, beginning Oct. 1. Castle of Chaos, 1134 W. Riverdale Road, Riverdale. $20; $30 pass good for admission all three Castle of Chaos locations (including Taylorsville and Orem), or good for three visits to any choice of houses. 801-904-2270, www.castleofchaos.com.
Nightmare on 13th, features new NetherBeast, Cirque Du Fear and Zombie Apocalypse. 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, Sept. 14-Oct. 27. Also 7:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Oct. 8-Nov. 1. Nightmare on 13th, 300 W. 1300 South, SLC. $20. www.nightmareon13th.com.
Eagles Lodge Dances, old country and old rock music with guitar-bass duo Randy & Larry. 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Eagles Lodge, 975 Wall Ave., Ogden. Free. 801-668-1029.
Live Music at the City Club – 264 Historic 25th Street, Ogden
Live music on the patio at Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria – 1895 Washington Blvd., Ogden (801) 399-0637
Live Music at Mojo’s – 2210 Washington Blvd., Ogden – Formal, Violet Skies, Haunted by Humans & Man on Jupiter at Ogden’s only all ages venue.
New American Philharmonic Ballet & Opera Association Fall Concert at the Bountiful Regional Center, 835 N. 400 East, North Salt Lake. Free. 801-571-1970.
‘The Phantom Killer,’ a Hunt Mysteries Dinner Theater production. The Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden. $20-$25, including dinner from Birch Creek Mercantile. Www.theziegfeldtheater.com, or 855-ZIG-ARTS.
‘Dracula, at the Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. U.S. 89, Perry. $9/adults, $8/seniors and children. www.HeritageTheatreUtah.com.
8:00pm
Live music at Kamikazes, 2408 Adams Ave., Ogden. $10. Age 21-over. Smith’s Tix.
Improv classes with Hilarity House Productions – Salt Rock Coffee – 270 12thStreet, Ogden – come let the funny guys teach you how to be funny! It’s a great time & who knows, maybe they’ll use something funny from class in the show!
9:00pm
Lighthouse Lounge – Dart Night – 310 25TH STREET, OGDEN – Come on down and get a bite to eat. Our new kitchen is the BOMB-DIGGITY!!! Sit, relax and have an ice cold brew. AH, now that’s refreshing.
Comedy Show at Wiseguys – 269 Historic 25th Street, Ogden (801) 622-5588
Live Music at Brewski’s– 244 Historic 25th Street, Ogden, UT.(801) 394-1713
9:30pm
Friday Night Beats at the Copper Club! – 315 24th Street, Ogden
Live Jazz Music at the Wine Cellar with the Next Generation of Jazz – 21 + – (801) 399-3600 – 2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden
10:00pm
Hilarity House Productions presents Mission:Improvable – Salt Rock Coffee – 270 12thStreet, Ogden –Come laugh your arses off! Cheaper than a movie, better work out too! Come down to Salt Rock & get out of the heat, get a cold drink & a lot of laughs!
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