Park City Weekend Events May 24-26

By diana

May 24, 2013

Park City Mountain Resort opens for the summer season today (Friday). They will have the alpine slide, alpine coaster, zip lines, climbing wall, adventure zone, scenic lift rides, and more for all the family to enjoy. It is going to be a beautiful Memorial Day Weekend with temperatures in the 70's and a sunny outlook for the whole weekend. So get out and enjoy this beautiful mountain air! Here are some other things happening this weekend in Park City, UT:

Annual Summit County Library Used Booksale - The Friends of Summit County Library members used book sale will be open to the public this weekend. Hours will be: Friday and Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. There will be books, DVD's and more for sale and all proceeds will benefit the Summit County Library to buy new materials and help with programs.

Jefferson Starship at the Egyptian Theatre - Jefferson Starship, featuring founder/guitarist Paul Kartner will perform at The Egyptian Theatre on Main Street on Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. Jefferson Starship evolved from the original band Jefferson Airplane, and were one of the most successful arena rock bands in the 1970s and early 1980s. Tickets range from $35 to $60 and are available at www.parkcityshows.com.

Park City Film Series - This week the Park City Film Series will present Robert Redford's "The Company You Keep," at the Jim Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library on Park Ave in Old Town. The film is a story about a public interest lawyer who is a former 1970s radical antiwar fugitive wanted for a murder. After 30 years underground he must now go on the run in search of the one person that can clear his name. General admission tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. For more info visit www.parkcityfilmseries.com.

Guided Nature Walks - The Swaner EcoCenter at Kimball Junction, will offer a guided nature walk Saturday at 10am. The hike will explore the wetlands while looking for wildlife. The tour is $5 per person, please call 435-649-1767 to make a reservation.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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Park City's Savor The Summit Set For June 22nd

By diana

May 23, 2013

Park City’s biggest outdoor dinner party returns Saturday, June 22, with the Park City Area Restaurant Association's sixth annual Savor the Summit. This is Park City's longest dinner party, offering diners at a unique celebration of fabulous food, drink and live music while seated in the middle of Main Street. Park City's best restaurants will showcase their culinary talents in an open air community celebration kicking off the summer season

The Grande Table...One long continuous table set down the middle of historic Main Street provides the setting for the unique dinner, creating the most distinctive dining experience in the Rockies. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, but will be open (free) to the general public who may listen to musical sounds provided by Mountain Town Music, witness the Grande Table and visit the businesses of Main Street. Dining guests can make a reservation directly with any participating restaurant. To view all the restaurants participating go here: http://www.savorthesummit.com/#!restaurants-&-music . Each restaurant will offer their choice of menu, pricing and bar service. Menus range from $40 to $150 per person (with wine or beverage pairings extra or included). Make your reservation as soon as possible, the Grande Table has sold out the past two years! Dining guests can make a reservation directly with any participating restaurant. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, but will be open (free) to the general public who may listen to musical sounds provided by Mountain Town Music, enjoy a beverage in the Spirit Garden and visit the businesses of Main Street. The Main Stage and Spirit Garden, located near the Kimball Art Center will come alive at 4:00p.m.

The Spirit Garden will be located at the intersection of Heber Avenue and Main and will come alive at 5:00pm serving an array of Constellation Wines and a wide selection of Wasatch and Squatters Beers. The Main Stage will feature Motherlode Canyon Band from 6-7:30pm and Muddpuddle from 8-9:30pm.

Don't miss this fantastic event unique to Park City, UT!

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Park City, Utah Is Top Ten Finalist For "Best Town Ever"

By diana

May 21, 2013

It was announced this week that Park City, Utah is a top ten finalist for Outside Magazine's "best town ever" contest! The winner will be decided via Facebook voting where participants can vote for their favorite finalist.

Outside Magazine selected America's top ten best towns based on nine categories including food and nightlife, access to green space, skiing, biking, surfing, paddling, running, great gyms and sports shops, and low commute time. Park City would be at the top of all those categories with the exception of surfing of course. With 3 world class ski resorts, over 400 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and running, two reservoirs within 20 minutes for paddling, fly-fishing on Provo River, and low commute times, Park City is definitely a front runner! The winner of the "Best Towns" competition receives a feature story in the September issue of Outside Magazine portraying the reasons why the destination deserves this honor.

Some of the other towns in the running are: Honolulu, Spokane, Bozeman, Greenville, San Diego, and Greenville. Outside Magazine says this about Park City: "It’s the best mix of adventure and culture of any mountain town in the West." They also say that the world class restaurants, free public transportation, and great nightlife also played a major role in Park City being in the top ten.

The top ten finalists are featured on Outside Magazine's Facebook page where the public is encouraged to cast their vote for their favorite town. Outside Magazine fans are able to vote once a day for the destination of their choice today through June 13, 2013, when voting concludes. Voters can also enter to win a five-day adventure to one of the top ten finalist destinations.

To cast a vote, the public is invited to visit www.facebook.com/outsidemagazine. Go and vote now for Park City and show the world why you love this town! This is the reason we live here and love to sell real estate to others wanting to live in this great town.

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Park City Weekend Events May 17-19

By diana

May 17, 2013

Here is what is happening this weekend in Park City, UT:

Park City Film Series - This week the Park City Film Series will present Park Chan-Wood's, "Stoker," rated R, at the Jim Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library on Park Avenue. The film follows a woman named India whose father dies in an auto accident and her unstable mother and Uncle Charlie who she never knew existed. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday and 8pm and Sunday at 6pm. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $6 for students and senior citizens. For more information go to www.parkcityfilmseries.com.

Weekend Wine Series - The Fox School of Wine will hold a weekend wine series class this Friday and Saturday from 6-7pm at Silver Baron Lodge in Lower Deer Valley. People coming to the class will taste and learn about five wines that have been chosen for the weekend theme. Reservations are required and the cost is $25 per person. Please RSVP to Kirsten Fox at 435-655-9463.

Park City Singers Spring Concerts - The Park City Singers will present their Spring concert at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Friday at 7pm and Sunday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 7pm. The concert will have music by Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets will be $15 at the door. Go to www.parkcitysingers.com for more information.

John Gorka at the Egyptian Theatre - John Gorka a singer and songwriter will perform at the Egyptian Theatre on Main Street on Saturday at 8pm. Gorka was part of the growing Fast Folk music scene in New York City in the 1990's along with his friends Suzanne Vega and Shawn Colvin. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available by visiting www.parkcityshows.com.

Other notable musical acts happening this weekend include:

Cazzette at Park City Live on Friday, doors open at 8pm.

Mr. Sister at Silver Star Cafe at 7:30pm on Friday, to commemorate their remodel and reopening for the summer season.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Utah Olympic Park Offers New Activities For Summer Season

By diana

May 16, 2013

Utah Olympic Park is scheduled to open for the summer season this Saturday May 18th. This summer they have added some new activities that are sure to thrill Park City residents and visitors alike.

There will be three new adventure courses and a Drop Tower activity. The three adventure courses go from easy to difficult so you can progress you way up to the hardest one. The courses vary in height from 12 feet to up to 60 feet above ground. The Drop Tower is a 65 foot simulated "free fall" drop from a platform reached by a zip line. It is a great way to challenge yourself mentally and physically!

Utah Olympic Park is also introducing the new Adventure Pass priced at $40 per person. It offers guests unlimited scenic chairlift rides, and a choice of of three of the following activities: Summit Course, Canyon Course, Discovery Course, or Drop Tower. They are also offering season passes for summer which are $200 for adults and $100 for youths ages 6-12. A great deal if you plan on going their often.

The Utah Olympic Park of course will still have the popular Comet Bobsled, ziplines, alpine slide, and Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Aerial Show presented by Montage Deer Valley. The Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Aerial Show will take on Sundays at 1pm from June 9 to September 1. The shows features former and current Olympians and other elite athletes showcasing their aerial talent.

The Utah Olympic Park will only be open for weekends from May 18-June 2 from 11am to 6pm. Then will be on a daily schedule starting on June 8 - Sept. 2. The Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles 2002 Winter Olympic Games Museum will be open from 10am to 6pm for the regular summer season. If you have never been there you have to check it out it is definitely one of the coolest activities Park City has to offer and is unique to our town.

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Park City's Locals' Thursdays Are Back

By diana

May 15, 2013

It may be the slow time here in Park City, but that also means lot of deals at restaurants and shops, especially on Main Street. Showin' the Love, Locals' Thursdays are back and take place every Thursday through June 20th. That means free parking on Main Street all day and many discounts!

Here are just some of the deals you can get on Thursday:

Dine 501 on Main 501 Main Street Offering 2 for 1 entree's each Thursday evening.

Blue Iguana 255 Main Street Provides a discount of 20% on Thursdays.

Eating Establishment 317 Main Street Enjoy our Fish Taco special for lunch or dinner with $2.95 margaritas.

Reyes Adobe 710 Main Street $5 Regular Margaritas and a $4.99 Lunch Special from 11am – 2pm: Smothered Burrito Grande with Shredded Beef- Includes a small side of Chips and Salsa and a 16 oz Soda.

Shabu 442 Main Street Featuring $5 sushi and $4 hot sake.

Vinto 900 Main Street Offering two scoops of gelato with the purchase of any pizza or pasta.

Shop Expanding Heart 505 Main Street They are pleased to offer the Intuitive Readers special: $15 minutes for $15. 15% off all of the yoga clothing.

J Go Gallery 408 Main Street 15% off a single piece of art jewelry from our Sparkle & Bling collection at J GO Gallery.

Mary Janes 613 Main Street Locals will receive a 2nd item 25% off when they buy one item at full price.

Mountain Town Olive Oil 613 Main Street 10% off total purchase, inclusive of oils, vinegars, herbs, spices, etc. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.

Park City Museum 528 Main Street Locals free Admission days on May 16 (sponsored by Leland and Diana Swaner) and Thursday May 30 (sponsored by Park City Rotary Club).

Pine 323 and 442 Main Street 15% off of Jewelry on Locals' Thursdays.

Prospect 509 Main Street Receive 20% off.

Prospect Youth 523 Main Street Receive 20% off.

Southwest Expressions 312 Main Street 15% off of Jewelry on Locals' Thursdays.

So get out and enjoy some shopping and food on Thursday on Park City's historical Main Street!

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Park City Spring and Summer Recreation Update

By diana

May 10, 2013

Things are finally warming up this week in Park City and that means that it is time to start thinking about your summer activities. Many golf courses are already open and all three ski resorts in Park City will be open for summer biking and hiking in the coming weeks. See below for a schedule of when things will be open and enjoy this warm weather!

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT Park City Mountain Resort is scheduled to begin its summer season on May 24. Go to www.parkcitymountain.com or call (435) 649-8111 for more information.

CANYONS RESORT Canyons' summer season, featuring hiking and biking trails, Zip Tour adventures, outdoor dining and other activities, is scheduled to open June 13. For more information on Canyons Resort, visit www.thecanyons.com or call (435) 888-CANYONS.

DEER VALLEY RESORT Summer season at Deer Valley Resort will run from June 14-Sept. 2. For details on the resort's Summer Adventure Camp, Mountain Bike School and mountain bike rentals, visit www.deervalley.com or call (435) 649-1000.

UTAH OLYMPIC PARK The Utah Olympic Park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are guided tours on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museums are free to explore. The summer bobsled opens in mid-May. For more information and availability please call 435-658-4200 or visit www.UtahOlympicLegacy.com.

PARK CITY GOLF CLUB The Park City Golf Club is open. Off-season rates are in effect until May 24. The cost for a resident (living within the Park City School District boundaries) is $26 to play 18 holes, or $41 with a cart. For a non-resident, it's $30 for 18 holes, or $45 for a cart. For more information call (435) 615-5800 or go to http://www.parkcity.org/index.aspx?page=171.

JORDANELLE STATE PARK Located on Jordanelle Reservoir just east of Park City, Jordanelle State Park offers camping, boating, fishing and swimming. Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Daily fees are $10 per car at Hailstone, $7 at Rock Cliff. Annual passes are $75. For information call (435) 649-9540.

MOUNTAIN TRAILS Mountain Trails reports that everything in Round Valley is dry. The Lost Prospector, Gambel Oaks, Solamere, Masonic and Snowtop trails are all good to go. For updates, visit mountain trails.org. For any trail maintenance concerns, email Rick at rick@mountaintrails.org.

*Some information in this article was taken from The Park Record.

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Park City High School Runner Shatters State Record

By diana

May 08, 2013

Ben Saarel a runner at Park City High School is a rare talent that doesn't come along very often. Saarel has been winning titles all track season and added to his list this past weekend at the BYU Invitational when he shattered the Utah state high school record in the 3200-meter finishing in 8 minutes and 49.08 seconds. Breaking the record by more than five seconds. It was also the fastest 3200 ever run by a U.S. high school athlete at altitude, which is anywhere higher than 3,000 feet.

Saarel also set the 3A record in the 800 with a time of 1:51:91, missing the state record by .02 seconds. He has also won the 3A cross country title and the Foot Lock West Regional championship last fall. He will be traveling to New York on Memorial Day weekend where he will compete at the Dream Mile competition with the best high school runners in the nation. He is a rare talent due to the fact that he can run long distance and do the 800, a race that requires speed.

We look forward to hearing more from this very talented Park City resident and wish him luck on his future races!

*Photo courtesy of Deseret News

Ben Saarel Senior at Park City High School

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Park City Weekend Events May 3-5

By diana

May 03, 2013

Here's what happening this weekend in Park City, Utah:

Con Brio Music Festival - The Utah Conservatory will present the Con Brio Music Festival on Friday and Saturday. Friday's concert is open to the public and will be held at the Park City Community Church from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. On Saturday the festival competition will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with the final recital open to the public from 7pm to 9pm. There will be vocal solos, piano solos, and composition. Visit www.utahconservatory.com for more information.

Park City Film Series- This week the Park City Film Series will present Peter Webber's "Emporer," rated PG-13 at the Jim Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library on Park Avenue. The movie stars Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Fox, and Erico Hatsune. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm. Go to www.parkcityfilmseries.com for more information.

Park City Community Garage and Bake Sale - The annual Park City Community Garage and Bake Sale will be held at the Park City Community Church this Saturday from 7am to 12pm. There will be toys, kitchenware, clothes, and other items for sale along with baked goodies. All proceeds will benefit Park City Community Church and the Shining Stars School.

Stand Up Comedy - The Egyptian Theatre on Main Street Park City will feature stand-up comedians Patrick Keane and Todd Sawyer on Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Sawyer has performed all over the world, and Keane has appeared on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," and many other TV shows. Tickets range from $19 to $34 and are available at www.parkcityshows.com.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Multiple Moose Sightings In Park City

By diana

May 01, 2013

There has been a recent series of reported moose sightings in Park City. Park City home owners know that this is a common occurrence this time of year due to the fact that moose are coming down from the mountains looking for food.

The moose were spotted in several Park City neighborhoods.

Including:

A moose munching on a tree along Iron Horse L00p A small bull moose close to a home on Woodside Ave. in Old TownTwo moose spotted along the 100 block of Main Street And another moose along the 100 block of Park Avenue The animals were also seen in the vicinity of the Deer Valley Dr- Aerie Drive intersection.

So if you are visiting Park City keep your eyes open for these beautiful animals, they are always quite the sight in person.

Moose on Main Street in Park City, UT

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