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Small Business Highlight: Ellie’s Chefs | Catering | Cafe

July 29, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

One of the local Park City businesses we enjoy is Ellie’s Chefs | Catering | Cafe. Ellie’s Catering frequently provides services for us right here in The Colony, and Ellie has recently opened a brand-new cafe in the Kimball Art Center. Ellie’s goal is to provide clean, creative cuisine; here’s a look at all the ways you can enjoy it!

Services
Ellie’s provides everything in its name: (private) Chefs, Catering, Cafe – and more: you can also have meals dropped off at your door (pick-up is an option, too). The meals are ready to roll – all you have to do is heat according to the included instructions.

The New Cafe
Natural, seasonal ingredients inform the menu, which changes based on availability, as most local, clean menus do. You can grab breakfast, lunch, and snacks from the Cafe, and (leashed) pups are welcome on the patio. The breakfast menu will usually include items like breakfast tacos, veggie frittata, and breakfast breads (come here on your carb cheat day!). For lunch, there are sandwiches served with chips and a pickle, but the signature bowls are not to be missed. Enjoy a Kale & Quinoa Bowl, Asian Salmon Bowl or a Mediterranean Bowl. Yum.

Ellie’s Cafe is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community Involvement

The food is fabulous, but one of the things we like most about Ellie’s is how committed the company is to providing support for our local community. Ellie’s contributes to a number of local nonprofits, like the National Ability Center, Recycle Utah – Park City, EATS (Eat Awesome Things At School), Park City Community Foundation, Adopt-A-Native-Elder, Peace House, and Summit Community Gardens.

Ellie’s Catering provided hors-d’oeuvres for our Music in the Meadow event.

One of our favorite reasons to shop locally is that more of the money we spend stays in our community – it pays local wages, it is spent at *other* local stores to purchase supplies and goods, and most of all, some of it is donated to local nonprofits. As it says on Ellie’s website, “when you hire Ellie’s, you are also supporting … organizations…who help make our lives so much better.” Any effort to build up and support our community is one we can get behind here at The Colony.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Music in the Meadow

July 25, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Music in the Meadow | July 2018

The first-ever Music in the Meadow was an evening filled with lovely music, delicious food, and a bull moose sighting! The event was held in the Meadow Lakes area of The Colony as a way to introduce the community to the magic of the upper meadow.

The bull moose made itself at home in the lakes during Music in the Meadow.

About 150 guests were ferried by golf cart to Homesite 270 (one of our favorites in the Meadow Lakes) and enjoyed music from Rogers & Buffington, food by Ellie’s, wine by Old Town Cellars, and homemade Ice Cream by Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Co. Photos were captured by Eclectic Brew Productions.

Meadow Lakes Homesites
The Meadow Lakes Homesites are the initial release of our final chapter here at The Colony – Phase 5. The 12 spectacular homesites skirt the upper meadow of The Colony and offer flat building pads, incredible old-growth forest, and a remarkable water feature with five lakes and a waterfall-dotted stream. Just 5 Meadow Lakes Homesites remain:

267 White Pine Canyon Road
This homesite is tucked among old-growth aspens on a partially-wooded corner lot. It’s an easy build lot with big sky views and ski-in, ski-out access directly outside your door. Such close ski proximity means hiking and biking trails are just as close when the snow melts. Homesite 267 is perhaps the best value to be found in The Colony.
267 WPC Rd: 4.44 acres | Offered at $1.9 million

268 White Pine Canyon Road
Some of the largest aspens in The Colony are found on this homesite, which has exceptional views of the meadow water features. The homesite is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, with remarkable ski-in, ski-out access to multiple ski runs.
268 WPC Rd: 2.40 acres | Offered at $2.6 million

Homesite 270 is quiet and private, with marvelous down-meadow views.

269 White Pine Canyon Road
More spectacular down-meadow views overlooking the meadow lakes are found from this homesite, which is partially-wooded with mature, healthy pine and aspen trees. This homesite has terrific ski-in, ski-out access from Quicksilver Gondola and the closest proximity to hiking and biking meadow trails.
269 WPC Rd: 2.42 acres | Offered at $2.5 million

270 White Pine Canyon Road
This is one of our very favorite homesites in The Colony – and the setting for our Music in the Meadow event. The setting is naturally extremely private, with some of the best down-meadow views available, with ski access.
270 WPC Rd: 3.33 Acres | Offered at $2.8 million

273 White Pine Canyon Road
An extremely private corner cul-de-sac homesite, due to its heavily forested setting. It has some of the oldest-growth, largest aspen trees in all of The Colony, and is one of our larger remaining lots available with, of course, ski-in, ski-out access.
273 WPC Rd: 4.74 acres | Offered at $1.9 million

Finally, congratulations to Darhl Bova, winner of our raffle for dinner for four this winter at The Colony Yurt!

Park City Event Guide: Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22

July 20, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

FRIDAY JULY 20

“Affirmations” Exhibition
Local Artists Reception
Gallery MAR @ 6PM

Connect with local artists Ron Russon and Cristall Harper at the “Affirmations” local artists reception. (Photo courtesy: Gallery MAR. The work is, “I am Encircled, in oil, by Cristall Harper.)

Cristall Harper has a studio in American Fork, and says she paints the way “a glass artist works: with lots of little shapes of color.” A critic once described her work as “…personal version of abstraction… beautifully rooted in reality.” Her themes are delineated as florals, dogs, and seascapes.

Photo courtesy: Gallery MAR. “Get in Line,” in oil, by Ron Russon.

Ron Russon was born and raised outside of Lehi and his work focuses on wildlife, landscapes, and prairie & farm. He describes himself as “a farmer who paints,” and paints in rural life in a contemporary style.

Meet both artists – and view their work – on Friday night at Gallery MAR.

Niki de Saint Phalle. Dawn (jaune), 1993 © 2018 NIKI CHARITABLE ART FOUNDATION, All rights reserved. Photo Pietromarchi

Niki de Saint Phalle: Freedom Would Be Mine
Community Opening @ 6 PM
Kimball Art Center

Niki de Saint Phalle is considered one of the foremost women artists of the 20th century. Her works as a sculptor, painter, and filmmaker from the 1950s – early 2000s range from intimate to monumental. Her career started with provocative, angry works, with bullseyes over collages, and knives and razor blades embedded in plaster. Over time, though, her work evolved to become joyful, bright sculptures of women. This exhibit, Freedom Would Be Mine, “explores the artist’s radical redefinition of women’s roles and women’s bodies and unveils Saint Phalle’s continual quest for freedom.” Her work will be on display at the Kimball Art Center from July 21 – September 16.

Deer Valley Music Festival
Rick Springfield with the Utah Symphony
Gates open @ 5:30 PM | Show @ 7:30 PM

When you think of the Deer Valley Music Festival, you may think of it like we do – BD and AD (before dancing and after dancing). Our favorite moment at each concert is the one where the night cracks open and people hit the dance floor … er, grass. We have a feeling that the dancing is going to start *really* early when GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Rick Springfield joins the Utah Symphony. Wear comfy shoes (or not, maybe just flip your shoes off when you’re ready to dance) and start gearing up for “Jessie’s Girl,” along with his other hits.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Miner’s Plaza Concerts
Shows begin @ 1:30 PM

A few Saturdays this summer, Mountain Town Music has programmed complimentary concerts in Miner’s Park, a pocket-sized park in the center of Historic Main Street. Bask in the music and then hop into the bustle of Main Street, cause you’re *right there.* Chapter 3, a multi-instrumental duo w/ harmonizing vocals, kicks off the shows on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Fab Folk, which does folk renditions of Beatles songs, at 3:30 p.m. Free Concerts at Miner’s Plaza are also scheduled for July 28 and August 18.

Canyons Village Concert Series
Polyrhythmics
Canyons Village @ 6 PM

An eight-piece instrumental band with rich, bold brass and percussion. The sound is described as a “blend of funk, soul, progressive jazz, and psychedelic rock.”

Deer Valley Music Festival
Sutton Foster with the Utah Symphony
Gates open @ 5:30 PM | Show @ 7:30 PM

Broadway star and Tony-Award-winner Sutton Foster joins the Utah Symphony on Saturday night to bring you an evening packed with incredible music. One of the Great White Way’s most versatile leads, Foster has starred in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, Little Women, Shrek the Musical, and Violet, and is now a lead in the show Younger on TVLand. You can buy tickets online, or on-site

Saturday Morning Nature Walk
Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter@ 8:30 AM

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide. You’ll learn about the wonders of the wetlands, native plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve. Keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of birds, elk or even nesting sandhill cranes.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
Park City Library

Join the complimentary community yoga classes on the patio outside the Park City Library! Held each Saturday at 10 a.m., through August 25, the class provides an opportunity to start your weekend off on the right foot – and to connect with your Park City neighbors. Bring your yoga mat — classes move inside if it rains.

Author Workshop
Bobbie Pyron @ 2 PM
Park City Library

Local author Bobbie Pyron, author of 5 books for children and young adults, will discuss her life and writing. She will also lead participants in writing exercises.

Wine Tasting Class
Silver Baron Lodge @ 6 PM

A casual, fun wine tasting class with wines selected based on a topic for each weekend. Each class is designed to give both the beginner and the expert wine lover a glimpse into stories, facts, and the history of the world of wine. This class is conducted by the Fox School of Wine.

Copper Moose Farm Stand
Saturdays @ 9 AM

Copper Moose Farm Stand is tucked away on Old Ranch Road and sells organic produce and stunning flowers, all grown on the farm. During the summer months, you can find arugula, asparagus, beets, beet greens, broccoli, leeks, micro greens, onions, stir fry greens and more. The stand is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. now through October. The Copper Moose Farm Stand can be found at 1285 Old Ranch Road.

SUNDAY, JULY 22

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter @ 11 AM

Bring your kiddos to the Eco Center to enjoy a nature-themed craft midday Sunday! All ages are welcome at this free event.

Author Meet & Greet
Dolly’s Bookstore @ 1 PM

Local author Beverly Hurwitz will be at Dolly’s on Sunday to celebrate her new book, Park City Hiking Guide. Dr. Hurwitz will sign copies of her book. The book outlines many of the trails that make up Park City’s diverse terrain, with maps and directions for 45 hiking routes around the town, suburbs, parks and ski resorts.

Dr. Hurwitz was born in Brooklyn, NY, and first came to Park City to ski in 1973. After several return trips, she became a full-time resident in 1990. Her medical career includes training in physical medicine, pediatrics, neurology, and acupuncture.

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday, July 1 → 10 AM – 5 PM
Historic Main Street

This event is equal parts eco-friendly open-air market and street festival – and Sunday Funday party! Stroll Historic Main Street to shop for local arts, crafts, products, antiques, and gourmet food while you enjoy live music, and the best booze tent in town.

DURING THE WEEK

Chris Blue
St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights
Monday, July 23 @ 6 PM

R&B pop artist Chris Blue is the winner of 2017’s Season 12 of The Voice and delivers music inspired by soul, funk, and gospel. He’s known for his “stunning voice and charisma,” and “explosive performance style,” Blu was coached by Alicia Keys on The Voice, and will take the stage with a mix of originals and cover.

Park City Institute is the presenter of the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights, now in its 15th consecutive season. This year, it’s being held in a pop-up format, at Quinn’s Junction Sports Complex. Learn more about these pop-ups and PCI HERE. To buy tickets, click HERE.

Hops on the Hill
Tuesdays @ 6 PM
Stein Eriksen Lodge

Hops on the Hill is a weekly craft beer and food tasting event, accompanied by live music at the Stein. The local beer selection and the music switch weekly, so every week is a new experience. This event does sell out, so advance reservations are highly recommended; reserve your spots by calling 435.645.6455. This week, the beer will be from Park City Brewery and Shades of Pale, with music by Gary Tada. (The cost is $20 for food and $20 for the beer tasting.)

Women’s Road Rides
Mondays → 5:45 – 7:30 PM
Through August 27

Start at Jans on Park Ave, then hit the road with a tribe of ladies for a couple of hours. Bring rain protection, energy good and plenty of water, plus your flat repair kit. Bikes are available to rent ($15, based on availability), but the event is free!

Women’s Mountain Bike Rides
Tuesdays → 6-8 PM
Through August 28

Another women-only option during the week is the Tuesday night mountain bike rides with White Pine Touring. The rides are led by Team Sugar guides, and the group is divided up based on your skill and comfort level. Meet at White Pine Touring at 6 p.m., then explore new trails and meet new friends for two fun-filled hours. This experience is also free.

Twilight Ride Series
Wednesdays → 4 – 8 PM
Deer Valley Resort

Enjoy the mountain at dusk with the Twilight Ride Series on Wednesdays. From 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, take advantage of lift-served mountain biking (Silver Lake Express and Sterling Express chairlifts). DV operations stay open to serve riders for the Twilight Rides (through August 22).

Group Mountain Bike Rides
Thursdays → 6-8 PM
Through August 30

One more crew to hit the trails with – the Thursday night group mountain bike rides! Also at White Pine Touring, this one is open to everyone, with three groups to choose from based on ride intensity. The rides are led by White Pines Touring Racing powered by jans.com mountain bike team members and guides. And on the last Thursday of each month, there’s a free BBQ and adult beverages, provided by local vendors, at the end of the ride.

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays → 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
June 13 – October 10, 2018

The Park City Farmers Market moves to the base of Park City Mountain Resort this year! The seasonal market is open for business each Wednesday and features a large selection of fresh, local goods. Stop by and stock up on just-picked produce, freshly-baked bread, and arts & crafts from local producers and vendors.

Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series
Troubadour 77
July 25 → 5:30 – 8 PM – RAIN OR SHINE
Gates Open @ 4 PM

Grammy award-winning songwriters and husband-wife duo Anna Wilson and Monty Powell, formerly of Nashville, have written a dozen #1 songs, and countless album cuts featured on over 70 million records (!) worldwide. They are award-winning SESAC and ASCAP songwriters for collaborations with Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, and others, and penned the international theme song for Habitat for Humanity. See them and their bandmates in Troubadour 77’s show on Wednesday – buy tickets HERE.

Park City Nonprofit Highlight: Park City Institute

July 18, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

PARK CITY INSTITUTE
Park City Institute, originally known as the Park City Performing Arts Foundation, was founded in 1998, to bring world-class performances and new ideas to the Park City community (photo courtesy: Park City Institute). This year is its 20th year of doing just that – it finds incredibly thought-provoking speakers and delightful performers and puts them in front of our community at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center stage.

PCI’s concert series, now in its 15th consecutive year, was a study in problem-solving after Deer Valley threw a huge curveball this spring. After 14 years of holding its events at the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheatre, DV informed Park City Institute its St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Night Concerts Series would need to find a new home – just months before the 15th season was to begin.

An orderly scramble ensued, and a solution was manifested: pop-up concert events! The rest of this season’s shows will be held at the Quinn’s Junction Recreation Complex* (Grace Potter was held at City Park). The challenges didn’t stop there, however, as the location didn’t have parking – or any nearby concession options. PCI kept leaping those hurdles and came up with free luxury shuttles for those who park at the Eccles Center at Park City High School and Richardson Flat. And, for the ever-important food, they coordinated their brilliant Food Truck Court. (*UPDATE: On Friday, July 27, Park City City Council approved the request to move all remaining summer concerts to City Park; all other details remain the same.)

The Riverhorse Provisions Food Truck is pretty darn cute. Photo courtesy: Park City Institute

FOOD TRUCK COURT
If you ask us, the quality of the selection at the Food Truck Court alone is a draw to attend these PCI pop-ups! Check out who parks at each party:

Riverhorse Provisions
You can pre-order picnics for the Big Stars, Bright Nights events from Riverhorse Provisions’ adorable food truck (well, really, for any occasion, but you can pick them up on-site at PCI’s pop-ups). Choose from the Southern Basket with fried chicken and creamy macaroni salad, the Falafel Box with falafel and tabbouleh, the Seafood Pack with shrimp cocktail and pasta salad – we could go on and on, but don’t make us because seriously, we’re getting hungry.

Best lobstah roll in Park City… and beyond! Photo courtesy: Bubba Brown/Park Record

Freshie’s Lobster Co.
Park-City born-and-based Freshie’s is the home of the best lobster roll in the world, and those lobster rolls are up for grabs at each Big Stars, Bright Nights concert! The rolls come in three sizes, the Tourist, for those who only want 2 oz of fresh Maine lobster (just curious whether that size has ever been sold…), the Real Mainah, with 4 oz., and the XL, with 5 oz. of the good stuff. Ayuh.

Spencer’s Smokin’ Grill
Now, if you’re more in the mood for BBQ – head on over to Spencer’s. Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, BBQ Beans, Dirty Rice, Tri-Tip, and, of course, Cornbread can be found here. Few things could be more fun than a full rack at a concert.

Praise Cheezus Gourmet Grilled Cheese
This one is pretty self-explanatory – toasty, gooey, delicious grilled cheese! From savory cheezus choices (The Old Testament concoction has gouda, cheddar, swiss, and garlic cream cheese spread), to sweet cheezus (The Trinity has brie, triple berry compote, and wild honey) – these grilled cheese sandwiches are practically a spiritual experience.

Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Company
Speaking of spiritual experiences, whatever you do while you’re at the events, *do not* miss the Wasatch Creamery ice cream bike. Flavors like Salted Oreo (do not even come near us with that because we cannot stop eating it), Lavender Blueberry, Peaches-n-Buttermilk, Peaches-n-Bourbon, Summer Strawberry (the most fresh thing we’ve ever tasted in our entire life), and Mango Sorbet, along with TONS of others, with more constantly being beta tested, are available at this station while supplies last.

Of course, attendees are always welcome to pack picnics, snacks, and beverages (you’re asked to avoid glassware for safety reasons), but with these world-class options *right there,* why bother?

THE SHOWS
Upcoming shows include Monday’s Chris Blue concert, Corinne Bailey Rae, and The Wallflowers. If you’d like to attend any of these upcoming events, you can buy tickets online, call or visit the Eccles Center Box Office (435-655-3114), or buy tickets at the on-site box office on the afternoon of the event.

SUPPORT
Mission Statement: To enrich the community by providing innovative experiences that entertain, educate and illuminate.

To accomplish this goal, PCI depends on membership and donations. Learn more about membership opportunities HERE. Each level of membership includes advance ticket purchase options, invitations to special events and Members Only events, and recognition in Eccles Center Main Stage Playbills. Some memberships include tickets to events, early event entry, and parking passes.

Want us to highlight your nonprofit? Email Molly@theColonyWPC.com.

Small Business Highlight: Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Co.

July 15, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

It’s true — living in The Colony at White Pine Canyon feels like its own world: Ski-in, ski-out access from private homes nestled in the heart of North America’s largest ski resort, breathtakingly beautiful open lands which make life here feel like we are in our own national park, and an incredible collection of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails networking from our doorsteps in warm-weather months.

Another large part of what makes life so special here at The Colony is the connection we have to our local Park City community. Our town is assiduous, active, and incredibly altruistic (there are more than 100 nonprofits based here, too), and we get to enjoy all of the wonderful opportunities and experiences which result!

SMALL BUSINESS SUNDAY
For our first Small Business Sunday highlight, in honor of National Ice Cream Day, we’re going to take a peek at Wasatch Creamery* Ice Cream Co. This company, owned and operated by Kris Tart, creates some of the most surprisingly delightful ice cream flavors you’ll ever find; selections like Brown Butter, Salted Oreo, Ginger Lime, Lavender Blueberry, and Basil & Blackberry, with new flavors being sampled and refined all the time.

As a general rule, a lot of the benefit of supporting local food businesses is you know right where your food comes from. And not only does this mean it tastes better, it can also make you healthier. Because the food is *right here* – it’s fresher, which means it maintains more nutrients, and you can easily learn the conditions the food is created in. And while, yes, we know, ice cream isn’t exactly known for being healthy – you’re gonna eat it anyway, so you might as well make the best selection possible! But, we digress.

Homemade ice cream base: *also* good enough to eat with a spoon.

Here’s the deal – each batch of Wasatch Creamery ice cream begins with a base created from locally-sourced milk and cream, organic sugar, and eggs. As founder Kris Tart says, “no stabilizers, no preservatives, no funny business.” In fact, Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Company is one of the few in the country which uses a homemade ice cream base. It sources its milk and cream hyper-locally, from Rosehill Dairy, to ensure the very highest quality. And believe us (we’ve tried it), the base is good enough to eat on its own.

ICE CREAM INSIGHT
Why is Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream so darn delicious? It has to do with something called “overrun,” or, the amount of air in the ice cream. The industry standard is 50% — (one part air to every two parts cream). Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream is spun to have just 30% – the lowest you are likely to ever enjoy. It’s the technical reason the ice cream tastes so crazy creamy.

PAW PINTS
Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Co. was developed in Park City. And, in true Park City (or should we say Bark City) style, Kris has a love for pups. This love inspired her to create puppy ice cream, and a local naming contest yielded the name Paw Pints. Made of organic yogurt, chicken stock, and bacon, this frozen treat is also available wherever you can find the human versions.

Fillin’ hearts and cones across the Wasatch Front & Back.

GET YOUR HANDS ON A CONE
All of the ice cream is homemade and handmade in Heber, Utah and is available at the Park City and Salt Lake City Farmers’ Markets, Park Silly Sunday Market, St. Regis’ Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series (programmed by Park City Institute), Twisted Fern, Victory Ranch, Copper Moose Farm, and Campos Coffee, with additional availability to be announced soon.

*Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Co. is a client of Miller Media & Communications, which created the content for this blog post.

Park City Event Guide: July 13 – 15, 2018

July 13, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Ok. Yeah. This week has been HOT. For those of us who are lucky enough to live in Park City, the need for air conditioning can be a rude awakening, and, since many of us up here don’t have air conditioning, this can make a few people just a little, tiny, teeny bit grumpy.

Luckily, the weekend has arrived, and with it, some of the most fun events to experience in Park City this summer season. Maybe we’ll see you out there this weekend. Watch for us. We’ll be the ones trailing the Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Co. bike, re-filling our ice cream cone nonstop to keep cool, and loving every minute of it.

SEE

Grace Potter @ City Park
July 13 — > gates open @ 4:30 PM
Show @ 6 PM – RAIN OR SHINE
St. Regis Big Stars Bright Nights Concert Series

This is the act people wait ALL YEAR LONG to see – Grace Potter will be LIVE in City Park tonight! She’s a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She is an absolute powerhouse and has performed with everyone from Kenny Chesney to the Flaming Lips to The Rolling Stones. She hits the stage at 6 p.m. — and it’s not too late to buy tickets! Since the show is tonight, you can purchase them at the Venue Box Office starting at 4 o’clock.

Logistics
Parking with complimentary shuttle transportation is available at George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center, with additional parking at Park City Mountain. The city bus will also get you there, and there is a bike valet on-site! You may bring your own chairs and blankets, along with food and beverages.

Food

While you can pack your own picnic, why bother?! There are concessions on-site – and they are very good. Food trucks from Riverhorse Provisions, Freshie’s Lobster Co., Spencer’s Smokin’ Grill, Praise Cheezus will be there, along with the Wasatch Creamery Ice Cream Co. ice cream bike!

ABBA The Concert:
A Tribute to ABBA with The Utah Symphony
July 13 → 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Feeling more in the mood for some Swedish Pop? Zip on over to Deer Valley’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater for a night of ABBA classics, performed by the Utah Symphony.

Beethoven Festival
July 15 → 3 – 5 PM
Temple Har Shalom

Utah’s longest-running classical music festival can be enjoyed right here in Park City at Temple Har Shalom! The Beethoven Festival of Park City, produced by the Park City Chamber Music Society has a complete schedule of summer concerts – full list here. Sunday’s concert, “Tango,” begins at 3 o’clock.

SHOP

EATS Bag Donation Days
Whole Foods, Park City

Don’t forget your reusable shopping bags for your next Whole Foods Market trip – and be sure to donate your points to EATS Park City. By doing so, you’ll help #FeedItForward to programs that promote nutrition and access to healthy foods. EATS stands for Eat Awesome Things At School. You can learn more about this Park City nonprofit (along with some fantastic, healthy, and delicious recipes) HERE.

Park Silly takes over Historic Main Street every Sunday this summer! (Photo courtesy: Park Silly Sunday Market, Brett Oswold)

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday, July 1 → 10 AM – 5 PM
Historic Main Street

MOVE

Park City Trail Series 10K
Saturday, July 14 → 8 AM

The Park City Trail Series is a terrific way to explore trail running.

It’s already time for the second race in The Park City Trail Series! This fun (and dog-friendly!) is a great way to be introduced to the sport of trail running. This weekend’s race, the second of four, is the 10K installment. All of the races are held on the Round Valley Trails, and runners are welcome to bring their pups along for the race (they begin in the final wave). The other two races are scheduled as follows:

15K → August 11
13.1 miles → September 15

Yoga on the Patio
Saturday, July 7 @ 10 AM
Park City Library

Join the weekly complimentary community yoga classes on the patio outside the Park City Library! Held each Saturday at 10 a.m., through August 25, the class provides an opportunity to start your weekend off on the right foot – and to connect with your Park City neighbors. Bring your yoga mat — classes move inside if it rains.

SUMMER SLIDE
Sunday → 1 – 2 PM

Also happening at the Park City Library this weekend, the Fourth Annual Summer Slide party. Parents get to learn about the “summer slide” while kids get to… slide! They’ll stay occupied on the slip-and-slide, with huge bubbles and a water balloon fight while the grown-ups learn tips and tricks to mitigate academic regression experienced by students over the summer months.

READ

Heatwave
Zack Matheson @ Dolly’s Bookstore
July 13 → 6:30 – 7:30PM

Park City author Zack Matheson begins a busy weekend at Dolly’s with a talk about his darkly humorous tale of murder, environmental activism, and corrupt land development – set right here in Park City. Matheson is the former owner of the Main Street restaurant Morning Ray.

Humans Think. Animals Feel.
Patty Rayman @ Dolly’s Bookstore
July 14→ 2 – 3 PM

Author Patty Rayman will discuss and sign her book, Humans Think. Animals Feel. this weekend at Dolly’s. Here’s the thought: when you learn to think like your animal friends — you can improve their behavior (no word on whether there’s a book like this in the works for dealing with toddlers). The book includes compassionate problem-solving strategies to get your dog to listen, your cat to be easier to live with, and your horse to better work in partnership with you. Patty Rayman has an extensive background in this area; she has worked as an Animal Communicator for more than 15 years, has clients all over the world, hosts an Internet radio program on the topic, and has been featured on TV.

WATCH

Fire on the Water
July 14 → Activities begin @ 3 PM
Fireworks @ 10PM
Jordanelle State Park

Fire on the Water = an entire afternoon and evening of fun for the entire crew at Jordanelle State Park. It’s the 11th year for this event, and live music kicks things off at 3 p.m. There will be food, beer, games, and a kid zone. Oh, and a hot dog eating contest if you’re into that sort of thing. If you are, that starts at 7:30 p.m. If you’re not, at least be sure to look up from the fun at 9:15 for the boat parade of lights! Fireworks blast off at 10 sharp. The park gets VERY busy for Fire on the Water, so pack your patience.

DURING THE WEEK

Paws To Read
Tuesdays, 4 – 5 PM
Through August 28

Young readers-in-training are invited to improve their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! Children ages 5 – 12 get to enjoy a 15-minute session with their parent or guardian, a dog handler and a licensed therapy dog. First come, first served.

Women’s Road Rides
Mondays → 5:45 – 7:30 PM
Through August 27

Monday Night Casting Clinics
Monday, July 9 5 – 7 PM

Every Monday evening, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Jans’ fly fishing experts offer free fly casting lessons and equipment tips. Join them at 5 p.m., at the ponds in lower Deer Valley, next to the gazebo. If you own a rod, you’re asked to bring it along – if you don’t, they have a limited number of rods folks can borrow.

Women’s Mountain Bike Rides
Tuesdays → 6-8 PM
Through August 28

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Throwback Tuesdays Film Series
Tuesdays → 7 PM
July 3 – July 31
Jim Santy Auditorium @ Park City Library

Throwback Tuesdays is a partnership between the Park City Film Series and the Park City Library, begins this week! The first classic film (free admission and free popcorn!) is The Muppet Movie; rated G. Here’s the movie lineup for the rest of the month:

Tuesday, July 17 – Peggy Sue Got Married (PG-13)
Tuesday, July 31 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit (PG)

Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series
Smiling Souls
Gates Open @ 4 PM
July 18→ 5:30 – 8 PM – RAIN OR SHINE

Smiling Souls is made up of a family who brings together a diverse musical sound that is influenced by Reggae and Hip Hop. Their signature style is honed in by their brass section, which has attributed to the unique blend and sound they create. Music has always been a part of each band members’ lives. Growing up in their Polynesian communities, music was always part of their everyday life from church to school to family gatherings. When they came together as a band, they realized they could mix any type of music together and reach a bigger and more diverse audience.

Twilight Ride Series
Wednesdays → 4 – 8 PM
Deer Valley Resort

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays → 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
June 13 – October 10, 2018

Group Mountain Bike Rides
Thursdays → 6-8 PM
Through August 30

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

FRIDAY JULY 20

SATURDAY, JULY 21

SUNDAY, JULY 22

DURING THE WEEK

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Grace Potter @ City Park July 13 — > gates open @ 4:30 PM Show @ 6 PM – RAIN OR SHINE St. Regis Big Stars Bright Nights Concert Series

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DURING THE WEEK

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Grace Potter @ City Park
July 13 — > gates open @ 4:30 PM
Show @ 6 PM – RAIN OR SHINE
St. Regis Big Stars Bright Nights Concert Series