Viewing posts from October, 2011
Oct 31st 2011
Utah Field Guide: Trunk or Treat
In Utah, during the 1970s, Halloween was the first time we went into the night on purpose. Dressed as little ghouls, goblins, ghosts and witches, we braved the dark in wild, shrieking packs, fearless behind our masks and make-up, secure that this night was ours. We belonged in the chilly fall air, the breeze creaking the skeletal trees, leaves crunching under foot. On this night, we were in league with the things that go bump in the night and the shadowy creatures lurking under our beds and in our closets. We junior demons could stride to our neighbors’ porches to demand candy with the threatening incantation: “Trick or Treat!”— which meant, “Give me some candy, Brother Jorgensen, or I will vandalize your home.” Read More
Oct 31st 2011
Beauty Buff: Skin Rehab for Your Halloween Hangover
Caking on makeup for Fright Night and Monster-Mashing past midnight is sure to leave your derm' in distress come Nov. 1. Bacteria gets stuck in pores with all that facepaint, junk food and alcohol, and there's a good chance you didn't drink enough water to flush out toxins. So baby your biggest organ and consider these routines your post-Halloween hair of the dog. Read More
Oct 30th 2011
Twitter has spoken: Here's all the camera phone pictures of City Creek Center
We got such great feedback from the live Tweeting we did during last week's media tour of City Creek Center, we figured we'd put them up for closer review. Below find the best an iPhone 4 can do on a cold morning in the new heart of Salt Lake's downtown. The City Creek Center will open on March 22, 2012. FYI. They sky above can be obscured by roof. Should the need arise. Probably won't in Utah. Read More
Oct 30th 2011
Ghost of the Week: Rhea at the Sutton-Hurley Home
Salt Lake magazine spent way too much time gathering ghost stories and info on local haunts for the Haunted Beehive story in the October issue (on stands now). We did such a good job, no way could it all fit in eight pages. So, we have been posting those extras on saltlakemagazine.com every week until Halloween. Read More
Oct 28th 2011
Kid-friendly: Pre-Halloween Weekend
If you'd like to start your Halloween celebration early, the Tracy Aviary and Living Planet Aquarium are holding spooky events where the kids can dress up and get some pre-Halloween treats. Two local kids' authors will be meeting their young readers at The King's English this November. Get the books early to get the kids excited to meet the writers. Read More
Oct 28th 2011
Meyer Gallery Art Stroll in Park City
