New exhibits at the Springville Museum of Art
In a world filled with technology, the Springville Museum of Art is opening a new exhibit celebrating yesteryear, featuring art and installations that examine pre-smartphone nostalgia and childlike play. The exhibit titled, It’s All Fun and Games, opens August 28 and will run until July 2025. According to a recent press release, the museum aims […]
Cody’s Gastro Garage Revs Up a Fantastic Meal
There’s a new restaurant in downtown Springville. Opening in mid-May, Cody’s Gastro Garage sits on Main Street next door to the Springville Civic Center, occupying the location where China Café had spent the last four decades. Very few remnants of the old restaurant remain, with its biker Americana interior and a new sign out front […]
‘Cries of Freedom’ continues at Freedom Festival
Bonnie Busco keeps a booklet that one of her young cast members made for her after a performance of “Cries of Freedom.” It’s close at hand and full of signatures from dozens of other cast members she’s worked with through the years. She flips to a page and reads one of the inscriptions written by […]
Question and Answer with local band ‘Lemonfern’
With their first single released this past January, and their first show in May at the Velour—Provo’s largest and best independent music venue—Lemonfern is on the up-and-up. The quartet, led by frontwoman Aislyn Ercanbrack on vocals and guitar, includes percussionist Murray Adamson, and brother-sister duo Trey and Mazzy Barker on guitar and bass, respectively. This […]
Saddling Up with the Hobble Creek Wranglers: A Journey into Cowboy Action Shooting
On the outskirts of Springville, down Hobble Creek Canyon, just off Canyon Road, there’s the sound of gunfire and accompanying smell of gunpowder that fills the air on a crisp Saturday morning. These sounds and smells are also indicative of camaraderie, as they come from members of the Hobble Creek Wranglers who are all decked […]
Art and Responsibility: Sculptor Gary Price’s Philosophy Comes to Life in Bronze
On the edge of Springville, towards the north end of Main Street, there’s a nondescript warehouse tucked behind a row of businesses and industrial work yards. There are no large signs pointing the way, or really any indication of what goes on inside. The only clue that something special or interesting goes on there is […]
Green thumbs and helping hands: Plants and Noble is on a mission to spread happiness
Elias Johnson loves plants. As a student at BYU studying biodiversity and conservation, plants are a major part of his life. Not only do they take up a lot of his time, but they take up a lot of his space as well. “I just love growing houseplants,” Johnson said. “I have a plethora of […]
Nurturing Your Well-Being: Winter Self-Care and Mental Health Tips
As winter settles in, many people find themselves navigating the challenges that come with the colder months. While November and December are filled with holidays and excitement, what remains of winter can seem dreary. The combination of shorter days and colder temperatures can sometimes take a toll on mental well-being. “As a human, you are […]
Dancing Through the Streets of Payson: The Footloose Legacy is Strong 40 Years Later
In the archives of cinematic history, few films capture the essence of 1980s Americana as vividly as “Footloose.” Released 40 years ago, on February 17, 1984, this exuberant musical drama not only became a cultural icon of its era, but also left an indelible mark on the small town of Payson, Utah, where much of […]
And a Healthy New Year
According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey, the three most common New Year’s resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier, and to lose weight. However, a Forbes Health poll shows that, on average, Americans typically drop their resolutions before the beginning of April. There are a number of reasons people don’t keep their resolutions, whether […]