Did you have a good Halloween? Hope so! I know I did. Shenanigans until the wee hours of the night, adventures that would make you blush, cringe & squeal with joy or all three at the same time! Me & my lovely friends invaded the Sand Trap for their Halloween party where – squee! – I won first prize in the costume contest!!

Yesterday was awesome as well! We recorded our radio bit for Weber State’s 88.1 fm! It is ALWAYS a blast. Have you heard it? Well, if you’ve not, you can listen >>HERE!<<

I also got to attend a new, fandangled open mic at the Copper Club being put on by my friend, Brett Turner. Brett has teamed up with his friend, Matt Peterson, to bring us “Creative Unplugged” at the Copper Club. It looks like it will be absolutely brilliant! For more information, check out their Facebook page >>here<< & stay tuned for more information as I pick their brains…. I mean… write a spotlight! Halloween is over. *wink*

We launched our Best of Ogden Awards site yesterday as well!! Have you looked at it? It is chock full of our nominees, event info & mini-spotlights galore! Click >>HERE<< for more information!

Tonight is the First Friday Art Stroll, so…not that you need more options of things to do in this great town, but seriously, there are a lot of options. Free films at the Art House 502 Cinema, gallery shows & more. I will be attending on of the “more” category events as the Good Company Theater hosts their open house! You have no idea how excited I am for this! Alicia Washington (famed for her absolutely delightful coffee creations at Kaffe Mercantile & amazing hair) is following her legend & fulfilling a dream by opening a li’l theater, right on 25^th Street. Expect many, many more conversations with us about HER, I can tell you what.

After that? I will be doing my usual end-of-the-week therapy at Hilarity House Productions with some ever so delightful improv. I cannot wait to laugh until I cry…then maybe laugh a li’l bit more. Can you get a hernia from laughter…? I bet you can…. It’s worth it.

And now, folks, I am off! Have a lovely weekend!

<3 – Jenny

But, before YOU go, watch Train City Eats new spotlight! These guys know how to make people hungry…

 

Events & What-Have-You

ALL DAY

Catholic Community Services’ Holiday Food Drive – Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank – 2504 F Ave., Ogden – For the last two years Catholic Community Services (CCS) has had an increase in food bank clientele and an increase in holiday food clients. To meet the growing needs, we need more food donations throughout the holiday months.  Help us from October 22nd through December 15th by collecting and donating Holiday Food items, including turkeys, hams (of all sizes), canned yams & pumpkin, cranberry sauce, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, and canned vegetables.  Food may be donated at the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank, located at 2504 F Avenue in Ogden, Monday-Friday 8AM to 3PM; or to United Way of Northern Utah, who is partnering with CCS to ensure every family receives the food they need this holiday season.  The Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank is the largest food bank in Northern Utah and is the area’s major food distributor during the holiday season. For people in the Ogden area, donating holiday food to CCS will ensure that food is given to households in the most need. CCS distributes food during both holidays in addition to our daily food pantries. Please join CCS and United Way of Northern Utah in preventing anyone from going hungry this holiday.

Exhibit: The End of the World through the Eyes of the Artist – The Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden will exhibit “The End of the World as Seen Through the Artist Eye” in the Ballroom gallery November 1 through December 21, 2012 A reception for the artists and the public will be held Friday, November 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Regular Gallery Hours: Weekdays 9 to 5 Saturday 9 to 3. For information: www.ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935.

Art House Cinema 502 

5:00pm              Chicken With Plums

7:00pm               Searching for Sugarman

9:00pm              Sleepwalk With Me

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.

Weber State University Events

  • WSU women’s volleyball vs. Montana State, 7 p.m., Swenson Gym, $5/$3/free to WSU students with Wildcard ID, 801-626-8500 or 1-800-WSU-TIKS or weberstatetickets.com.

 • WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents “Lucky Stiff” by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, directed by Jim Christian, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Eccles Theater, $12/$9, 801-626-6431 or weberstatetickets.com.

 Marshall White Rec Center

228 28^th 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

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

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 – 347 22nd Street, Ogden – 801-394-9663 treehousemuseum.org – Make a Book!

4:00pm

Step on Stage at the Tree House Museum – 347 22nd Street, Ogden – 801-394-9663 treehousemuseum.org

First Friday Psychic Fling at Planet Rainbow – 1833 Valley Drive, Ogden -$20 for just 20 minute readings! All different readers! Complimentary refreshments will be provided!

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

Artists Reception – The Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden will exhibit the glass art of Cheryl Collins, the oil paintings of Gary Max Collins, the jewelry of Cheryl Elliot, and the pottery of John Hughes in the Main Gallery and the Carriage House Gallery works from the Holiday Invitation/Boutique will be available to purchase November 1 through 30, 2012. The End of the World as Seen through the Artists’ Eye will be on display November 1 through December 21, 2012. A reception for the artists and the public will be held Friday, November 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Regular Gallery Hours: Weekdays 9 to 5 Saturday 9 to 3. For information: www.ogden4arts.org or 801-392-6935.

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.

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 20^th 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

Good Company Theater Open House – 260 25^th Street, Second Floor – Ogden’s newest gem in the First Friday Art Stroll! Come and enjoy Good Company during our inaugural Open House! Check out the upcoming season of shows, sign up for workshops, and see how you can become involved. Part of Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll

Weber State University Football – WSU VS. CAL POLY at the Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium

Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll – October Downtown Ogden Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll is held the first Friday of the month from 6-9 PM, Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll is abuzz year ‘round with exciting exhibit openings, artist receptions and live music of all genres in venues and in the streets. As the art stroll becomes the virtual front porch of Ogden, those that venture here are treated to great art, an atmosphere of camaraderie and inclusion and amazing night life; small town feel, big city offerings. Enjoy your journey. We hope you are…www.ogdencityarts.org

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“H” treehousemuseum.org

WSU Football Friday Celebration at the Junction in Downtown Ogden –  The Junction 2310 Kiesel Ave, Ogden Utah – Weber State and Ogden City have partnered together to bring Football Fridays to the downtown area. The entire community is invited to participate in this pep-rally style celebration to take place on Friday evenings at The Junction before each home football game this season. Free! Just come enjoy the party atmosphere.

7:00pm

Performing Arts: Intimate Performance with Fara Tolno & Deja Mitchell – Guest Artist, Fara Tolno, Deja Mitchell and her students will present an Intimate Evening Performance in association with the African Dance and Drum Festival at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden on Friday & Saturday, November 2 and 3, 2012 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $15/person/evening and may be reserved by calling a member of the art center staff at 801-392-6935. Space is limited.

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!

Live Music at Rovalis – Live music at Rovalis! (801) 394-1070, 174 Historic 25^th St., Ogden

‘Alice in Wonderland,’ various times Oct. 25-Nov. 5. Syracuse High School, 665 S. 2000 West, Syracuse. $8/adults, $5/children and seniors. www.easysite.com/titantheatre.

‘Guys and Dolls,’ Various dates and times Nov. 2-12. Evans Black Box Theatre, St. Joseph High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. $9/adults, $7/students. $12/reserved seating. www.sjchstheatre.com.

‘Footloose,’ Various times and dates, Nov. 2-10. Weber High School, 3650 S. 500 West, Pleasant View. $9-$10. whs.wsd.net.

Ogden Ghost Tours, bus tour with a storyteller sharing spooky tales of the town. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 29-Nov. 3. Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. $10-$18. www.storytours.com.

Hardcore Punk Show at Mojo’s – Ogden’s ALL AGES Venue – 2210 Washington Blvd., Ogden – THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT. DOORS 7:00PM / / MUSIC 7:30PM. Tickets are now on sale at all SmithsTix locations or at SmithsTix.com.

7:30pm

‘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 at the City Club – 264 Historic 25^th Street, Ogden

‘Lucky Stiff,’ American sign language performance 2 p.m. Nov. 3. Various times and dates, Nov. 2-10. Browning Center’s Allred Theater, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. $9-$12. 801-626-7000.

‘Dracula,’ 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 20. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 12-Nov. 3. Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. U.S. 89, Perry. $9/adults, $8/seniors and children. www.HeritageTheatreUtah.com.

Live music on the patio at Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria – 1895 Washington Blvd., Ogden (801) 399-0637

8:00pm

Spencer Comedy Hypnosis Show at Peery’s Egyptian Theater – 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT – Spencer returns to Utah for the show of a lifetime! This show is rated F – funtastical with uncensored outrageous hypnotic comedy. Get hypnotized at your own risk! Spencer has hypnotized thousands of people here in Utah and produced the longest running comedy hypnosis show in Salt Lake City from 1995 – 2002 before he took off to hypnotize the world. Come enjoy the show and maybe you’ll be the star!  Doors open at 7:15 sharp. Tickets $15 Advanced or $18 at the door the night of show. Not available to purchase through PET box office. Order online using the link or buy at the door.

Junction City Big Band dance, 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Shepherd Union Ballroom at WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. $6.50. 801-829-4098.

Steve Soelberg is NOT Keving Bacon, but he IS live at Wiseguys – All Ages Show – 269 Historic 25^th Street, Ogden (801) 622-5588

Free Line Dance Lessons at the Outlaw – (801) 334-9260, 1254 West 2100 South
Ogden

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 12^thStreet, 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

Monsoon Season live at the Sand Trap – 2851 Washington Blvd., Ogden

“JOE MCQUEEN & THE NEXT GENERATION OF JAZZ” at the Wine Cellar – 2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden – (801) 399-3600 – As always…come on down, and let Joe blow you away!  No matter where Joe and the guys are playing…it’s always a great way to get jazzed up!  Great musix, in a great place, don’t equal nothin’ but….A Great Time!  Cover:  $5 p/Person!!

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.

Live Music at Brewski’s – Tony Holiday Band – 244 Historic 25th Street, Ogden, UT.(801) 394-1713 -

9:30pm

Friday Night Beats at the Copper Club! – 315 24^th Street, Ogden

10:00pm

Hilarity House Productions presents Mission:Improvable – Salt Rock Coffee – 270 12^thStreet, 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!