Torrey Music Festival

The fest will be held on August 1st at the Robbersroost Bookstore in Torrey, near beautiful Capitol Reef National Park.
We’ll start at 6 pm and end when we can’t play any more.
A new feature this year will be a great songwriter-in-the round session with a number of Utah’s favorite performing songwriters on stage trading songs and stories in our intimate high-desert setting.

Performers:
Will Barclay
Guy Benson
Marv Hamilton
Hannah Ohlwiler
Eddie Valdez and the 7th Avenue Band

For more information:
call Robber’s Roost 435-425-3265.
http://www.torreymusicfestival.com

Hannah Ohlwiler

Utah Half Iron Man Triathlon

We are in our 3rd year and excited about an even better race for 2009. Last year we tripled in size and had an amazing day of racing. Join us this August for 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of flat biking, and 13.1 miles of shaded running along the Provo river.

Friday 8/14
Packet Pick Up at Utah State Park race venue 6pm-8pm
THIS PICK UP IS MANDATORY
Take exit 265A off of 1-15 freeway and head west on Center Street to the
park.  The road dead ends at the Park.

Saturday 8/15
5:00-6:15am Pre Race Body Marking, Timing chip pick up, Special Needs bag
drop off, and Transition Set Up
6:15am Pre race Meeting
6:45am Race Start
SWIM WAVES

http://www.racetri.com

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Sandy Utah Balloon Festival

See a sky full of hot air balloons at the 2009 Sandy Balloon Festival. The sunrise balloon launch happens both mornings between 6:30-8:00 am at Storm Mountain Park, 11400 South 1000 East, directions. On Saturday evening the balloon glow begins around 8:00 pm, at the South Towne Promenade in front of Sandy City Hall, 10000 South 175 West. Enjoy the evening entertainment of Bobby Cutshaw at 8:30 pm. Public balloon rides are not being offered.

Bring the whole family to see the balloons fly and at dusk on Saturday enjoy food and entertainment and the glow of the balloons in the night sky.

http://sandy.utah.gov/government/community-events/balloon-festival.html

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Live Music at Snowbird’s Wildflower Lounge

Acoustic Music, Guitar, Live Music, Snowbird Utah, Ski Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon , Salt Lake CountyLive Music Every Friday

Wildflower Lounge
Snowbird Summer & Winter Resort
Iron Blosam Lodge
Entry 2 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road
Utah 210, Sandy, Utah 84092
(801) 933-2230

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Auto Racing Driving School

ONE DAY SCHOOL: 8:00AM – 4:00PM

The Ford Racing High Performance Driving School is designed for the high-performance driving enthusiast looking to gain seat time, track time and professional instruction in one of our specially prepared Miller Mustang GT’s. Utilizing one of three track configurations (East Course, West Course or Full Course), the One-Day Ford Racing High Performance Driving School will teach you the proper skills needed to understand the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics and basic car control. The One day course includes classroom sessions, skid pad instruction, downshifting exercises and corner control work with lead and follow sessions prior to track time.

(Manual Transmission – Experience with “stick-shift” highly recommended)

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Live Music at Snowbird’s El Chanate Cantina

Live Acoustic Music, Snowbird Summer Winter Ski Resort, Sandy, Utah, Salt Lake County, Wasatch Mountains, El Chanate CantinaLive music every Sunday, Monday and Thursday, January 2 through March 31, 2011, 4-6 p.m.

Top-shelf Tequila
Home to Utah’s largest selection of premium tequilas and winner of the 2002 Cheers Beverage Award of Excellence for the “best independent spirit program in the country.” Offering exquisite tequilas such as Corralejo Triple Distilled Repasado, Don Julio Anejo and Herradura Suprema.
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El Chanate Cantina
The Cliff Lodge, Level A
(801) 933-2145, in-house ext 5100

Snowbird Summer & Winter Resort
Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Snowbird, UT 84092
(801) 933-2147

Pleasant Grove Promenade

The Pleasant Grove Promenade is a place where families and friends can stroll through a quaint historic park and be introduced to fresh produce, unique gifts and distinctive foods — all in conjunction with live entertainment and kids’ activities.

Locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants — sold by the farmers that produce them. While you’re purchasing your fresh vegetables and fruits enjoy a tasty pastry from local bakeries or enjoy a meal created by local chefs.

Enjoy an eclectic mix of live, local musicians. Nearly everyone enjoys music and its power to lift the spirit. Come let our entertainment be a part of your day.

Boutique specializing in creative, original and decorative gifts, accessories, clothes and art pieces. Also distinctive foods from “Utah’s Own” food companies and other personal items of a unique nature.

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