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The Sounds for Hope concert raised funds for Salt Lake County Children's Justice Center on March 3 at Libby Gardner Hall. KUTV's Shauna Lake and Mark Koelbel hosted, and Utah Chamber Artists performed. The Gifted Music School Orchestra, directed by Eugene Watanabe, headlined the concert with an amazing set of classical music and ended with Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling in Love.

The American Red Cross Heroes Luncheon

The American Red Cross, Greater Salt Lake Chapter honored heroes and raised more than $100,000 on March 3 at the Salt Palace. Gov. Gary Herbert and other famous locals chose all 12 local heroes and groups, including Lifetime Achievement Award winner Paula Green Johnson. Dave Collins surprised Military Hero Sgt. Brady Johnson by thanking him for saving his life after a devastating bicycle crash in American Fork Canyon.

Samantha Ronson @ Downstairs in Park City

DJ Samantha Ronson heated up Downstairs on Feb. 20 for Saturday Ladies Night (no cover for ladies). The Park City club, owned by Seth Hill and actor Danny Masterson, was filled, and Ronson put together an intimate set with energetic tracks. Hill says he expects Ronson back later this year.

Step Up to the Plate

Eight Park City restaurants raised money for Art-Kids at the 'Step up to the Plate' culinary competition Feb. 28 at The Swaner EcoCenter. Guests enjoyed food from all the establishments, including Salt Lake magazine 2010 Dining Award winners Goldener Hirsch Inn and Squatters. Art-Kids supports local youth-development and after-school programs.

Salt Lake magazine 2010 Dining Awards

Utah's best restaurateurs were honored with signature award plates at Salt Lake magazine’s 2010 Dining Awards on Feb. 23 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Dining Editor Mary Brown Malouf welcomed guests, and online readers followed the event live on Twitter. This year’s winners will be featured in the March issue of Salt Lake – including Bambara’s Nathan Powers, winner of the prestigious Best Chef Award.

Tardy Mardi Party

The Tardy Mardi Party raised money for this summer's Utah Arts Festival on Feb. 20 at the Salt Lake Hardware Building. Guests were decked out in beads and boas and enjoyed casino games, drinks, dancing and a Texas Hold 'Em tournament. Tickets to the Festival this June were also available, and the Hyatt Place offered guests a special rate on rooms.

Salt Lake Symphony's Vienna Ball

Salt Lake Symphony raised about $10,000 at the Vienna Ball on Feb. 13 at the University of Utah Olpin Ballroom. KUER's Steve Williams hosted, and more than 400 guests – including Austrian Consul Franz Kolb – enjoyed Viennese waltzes by the Symphony and Wayne Christiansen Trio. Dance Sport in Motion's Cindy Prather led a grand march to open the event, and the BYU Ballroom Dancers performed throughout the night.

Salt Lake City International Tattoo Convention

World-class tattoo artists showcased their work for the Salt Lake City International Tattoo Convention at the Salt Palace Convention Center from Feb. 12 to 14. Tattoo contests were held each day, and guests came up with ideas for their next ink job from local faves like Lost Art Tattoo. Kids 12 and under got in free and received temporary tattoos.

Waterford School Black and White Auction and Gala

The Waterford School raised more than $192,000 for the college-prep school's scholarships and academic programs at an auction and gala on Jan. 30 at the Salt Palace. Guests enjoyed alumnus Josh Wright's piano performance and a speech by Lisa Hopkins – an alumnus and 2010 Grammy Awards nominee.

April 2010

In This Issue

Features

Making A Splash

Spring is in the air, and the fashion forecast calls for stylish rain gear

Heidi Larsen, Wardrobe by Marcus Gardener
Photos by Adam Finkle

Reelin' and Rockin'

Salt Lake City’s Spy Hop Productions reaches kids by treating them as peers, not students

Dan Nailen

Just Us Chickens

Which came first? Urban chickens or the slow food movement?

Jeremy Pugh

media partners

Dining Guide

Salt Lake magazine's recommended restaurants

By Cuisine

Browse all listings »

the buzz

On the Table

Join the conversation with Dining Editor Mary Brown Malouf

Tapas Taste-off Wrap-up

It's not easy being a judge. Courtney reports on the big contest last Thursday. Do your own tapas tasting this weekend and see if we were right. Read more »

Posted 03/12/10 @ 08:48 AM

In the Hive

Salt Lake magazine tracks Utah's highs and lows

Utah State's most-famous alum Merlin Olsen dies - he was 69

14-time Pro Bowler, Pro Football Hall of Famer, NFL MVP, TV star and broadcaster ...Olsen leaves legacy in Aggie nation and beyond Read more »

Posted 03/11/10 @ 05:32 PM

Kid-friendly

Stargazing @ Snowbird This Weekend

...but not if it snows. Blast you, seven-day forecast! Read more »

Posted 03/11/10 @ 05:06 PM

Lounge Act

Out and About with A&E Editor Dan Nailen

A small tribute to Corey Haim

Yes, it is a sad death ...here's why... Read more »

Posted 03/11/10 @ 10:14 AM

Deals

A Blog on The Best Stuff Today

Twitter pays off with tweet deals for local restaurants

Get $25 gift certificate for local restaurants for just $4! Don't wait, bonus ends today. Read more »

Posted 03/11/10 @ 07:25 AM

Older Posts

ABC 4: Top Stories

Police search for man who robbed a West Jordan Maverik

Mar 12, 2010 07:03 am

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News)- Police in West Jordan looking for a man who robbed a Maverik convenience store early Friday morning.

House Majority Leader Garn admits hot tub encounter with teen girl

Mar 12, 2010 03:57 am

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Kevin Garn, House Majority Leader took the final moments of the 2010 legislative session to announce he paid a woman $150,000 to keep...

Payson man arrested for groping teen

Mar 12, 2010 06:34 am

PAYSON, Utah (ABC 4 News) - A Payson man was booked into jail on charges of forcible sexual abuse.

Brian David Mitchell set to appear in court

Mar 12, 2010 06:25 am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A federal judge on Friday is expected to set a trial date for the man charged in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart.

2 dead after car collides with TRAX train

Mar 11, 2010 07:44 pm

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 NEWS)- Just after 7:00 P.M. a Trax train and car collided at 135 West 445 South.

Utah State University legend Merlin Olsen dead at 69

Mar 11, 2010 09:02 am

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Utah State University football legend Merlin Olsen died from cancer Wednesday night. He was 69 years old.

Leavitt on healthcare reform: 'We have to solve this'

Mar 11, 2010 10:09 pm

OREM, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Former Utah governor Michael Leavitt says while the healthcare debate continues, economic trouble could be ahead for the United States.

Doctor: Mesothelioma that killed Olsen tough to beat

Mar 11, 2010 07:30 pm

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Merlin Olsen passed away Wednesday from mesothelioma, but a doctor has given tips on how to fight the lung disease that took the...

Investigation continues in fatal St. George crash involving UHP trooper

Mar 11, 2010 05:40 pm

ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Investigators are trying to get to the bottom of a double fatal accident involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper. The accident left two...

Bride-to-be killed en route to wedding

Mar 11, 2010 04:01 pm

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Tragedy struck a young couple as they were enroute to their wedding. Kristen Taylor and Greg Bennin were on their way to Las...

Taylorsville police search for 7-11 robbery suspect

Mar 11, 2010 03:56 pm

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Taylorsville police are looking for a man who robbed a 7-11 convenience store earlier this week, then apologized.

Large fire prompts evacuations in Vernon

Mar 11, 2010 01:31 pm

VERNON, Utah (ABC 4 News) - A large fire prompted many people in the town of Vernon, Utah to evacuate Thursday.

More jewelry recalled over toxic metal concerns

Mar 11, 2010 12:23 pm

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - More children's jewelry is being recalled because of the toxic metal cadmium.

Utahns donate $1 million dollars to earthquake victims in Haiti

Mar 11, 2010 11:51 am

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - People in Utah have opened up their hearts and their wallets for earthquake victims in Haiti.

Lawmakers want 'state' back in liquor store signs

Mar 11, 2010 10:38 am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah lawmakers want the word "state" placed in all liquor store signs.

Utah's 45-day legislative session coming to an end

Mar 11, 2010 10:34 am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah's 45-day legislative session is coming to a close.

UPDATE: UHP trooper involved in crash, 2 women killed going to Relief Society meeting

Mar 10, 2010 02:49 pm

ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Witnesses say a UHP trooper who was driving fast with his lights and siren on crashed into a car carrying two elderly women...

Gov. Herbert still doesn't like tobacco tax

Mar 10, 2010 10:06 pm

SALT LAKE (ABC 4 News) - But will likely sign it or let it go into law without his signature.

Utah mom on a mission to save teacher's jobs

Mar 10, 2010 09:27 pm

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) – A Utah mom is on a mission: collect money to save teacher’s jobs in the Jordan School District.

Magazine names BYU country's "most popular" university

Mar 10, 2010 08:12 pm

PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Brigham Young University is the "most popular" university in America, according to a new study.

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