Aug 13, 2025 - Hartley Road, Canyon Cottle

What’s Up Provo! If you have kids going back to school today, we hope that all goes well for you and for them.

Also, happy Lefthanders Day!

To help all you lefties feel less alone, here are some famous people left handed:
👨‍🎨 Leonardo da Vinci (they can apparently tell he was left handed by how he did his shading, among other things)
😎 Keanu Reaves
🎤 Oprah
🛹 Bart Simpson
🏀 Lebron James (this one surprised us, he shoots with his right, but apparently he writes and does most other things with his left hand)

In Partnership with
Dreamwalk

4.9 stars and 1,400+ reviews.

About the experience
“There was a big group of us and we had an absolute blast…”

“Total and absolute immersion - from the space portal jump to all the different alien worlds to the shady robot space port at the end…”

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Reviewers advice:
“We took about an hour and a half to finish the exhibit… Very fun place to go explore and just be a kid again. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.”

“Also the bar room is the best room besides the mushroom room. We almost missed it.”

“ Single wide stroller and wheelchair space wasn't a problem…”

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More info:
Adult tickets are $25.95, Child tickets are $19.95. They have family deals, and whatever your purchase you can get 10% off if you use whatsupprovo2025.

575 E University Pkwy in Orem (in University Mall)

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✈ Flight school coming to Spanish Fork
A brand-new flight school, Flight‑crew Lead Training Academy, is set to open in Spanish Fork in September 2025, expanding from its first location in Woods Cross. At Lead Training Academy, students could possibly graduate in just 14 months with pathways to get jobs at airlines like SkyWest and Contour Airlines. The flight school facility will also have a coffee shop, restaurant, park, and running track.

🏈 Quarterback decision to be announced soon?
With kickoff 19 days away, BYU OC Aaron Roderick hints the QB race is heating up. While McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier have been rotating evenly, “there’s starting to be … a little bit of separation,” Roderick said. We might even get the name of the starter before the game. Most assumed BYU would wait until the first kickoff, which can be a competitive advantage, but Aaron Roderick said he didn’t really feel it would be an advantage this year.

🏈 BYU and Utah according to the AP top 25
Sorry if you don’t like all the football news. Anyway, BYU and Utah were both left out of this years preseason top 25 poll, but barely. BYU was ranked no. 26 and Utah was ranked no. 27. (Texas, Penn State, and Ohio State were ranked 1, 2, and 3 by the way.)

While we’re talking sports, here’s the 🏀 Uncut: Summer Workouts video from BYU men’s basketball.

🎶 Midway Music on the Square
Free, family-friendly tunes on the Town Square with local musicians (this time it’s Canyon Cottle 🎸) and rotating food trucks.
Midway Town Square | Aug 13 | 6:30pm-8pm

💪 High Fitness
Make it a Wellness Wednesday with a little cardio.
The Orchard at University Place | Aug 13 | 8pm-9pm

🎵 Free Music Together Class
Free demo music-making for kids and caregivers. Ages 0–5 welcome.
Aug 13 at 10am at Steps Performing Arts Center in Spanish Fork
Aug 14 at 10am at Leaps and Bounds Dance Academy in American Fork
Aug 14 at 11am at Leaps and Bounds Dance Academy in American Fork

🎻 2025 Summer Concert: Hartley Road
One of the last of the summer! The market will be from 5pm to 9pm and the performance will be by Hartley Road — “Party Rock Power Trio playing your favorite Classic Rock hits from the 70's thru the 90's!”
Heber Market – Main Stage | Aug 14 | 6:30pm–8:45pm

📸 Gazebo Gathering Concert: Cell Phone Photography Workshop
“I always make it a point to carry a camera with me at all times…I just shoot at what interests me at that moment.” – Elliott Erwitt
That’s an old quote, obviously. Things might be a little out of hand now days, with everyone taking photos all the time, but if you’re going to do it, might as well do it well! Bring your smartphone to this free workshop. Ages 12+.
Springville City Civic Center Park | Aug 14 | 7pm–8pm

🍿 Teen Movie Night
Come watch Incredibles at the library. “No capes!”
Provo Library Small Programming Room #156 | Aug 14 | 6:30pm–8:30pm

We forgot to mention these events in the “What’s Coming” section in Monday’s email (Monday emails talk about what’s coming later in the week) so here they are:

🏷️ National Thrift Shop Day
It’s National Thrift Shop Day this weekend so hunt down free finds in an in-store scavenger quest at Curveture. There are going to be discounts, unique finds, and vintage vibes all day at the Provo Vintage Groove. 10% off all items and a Masa & Sabor Arepas popup at Sloppy Seconds. And we’re not 100% sure but we think Sad Boi Thrift, Thrifthood, Savers, etc., are all probably doing something as well!
Curveture Plus-Size Thrift, Provo | Aug 16

Now here are some event notices to help you get ready for next week:

🖼️ Education Week Lectures
Four curator-led talks on current and upcoming MOA exhibitions, one each afternoon at 1:50pm. Education Week registration required.
BYU Museum of Art | Aug 19-22 | 1:50pm daily

🌟 BYU Education Week
What started small in 1922 is now a major Provo event. There are over 1,000 classes offered, and attendance that has been exceeding 16,000 in recent years. Here is some more info (because it’s not too late to register!):
Registration fees: The page notes registration “Monday–Friday, $108” (available April 3–Aug 22), but housing costs and other fees may apply.
Schedule and classes: Monday runs 8:30 am–4:05 pm; Tuesday through Friday extend to 9:25 pm, with 55‑minute classes and 25‑minute breaks
Devotional presenters: Elder Gerrit W. Gong speaks Tuesday; Sister Kristin M. Yee on Thursday, and Brother David J. Wunderli helps close Friday classes
Housing: Campus housing runs August 16 (7 pm) through August 23 (9 am) at about $138 per person for up to seven nights
Youth options: Youth aged 14–18 can attend and there’s a youth dance Thursday evening
BYU Campus | Aug 18-22

🤝 Blackhawk War Peace Treaty
After all these years, we finally have a treaty. No just kidding, it’s a reenactment. Also, free admission!
Heber City | Aug 20 | 7pm-8pm

🖍️ Chalk the Block for Charity Utah 2025
If you aren’t already familiar, this one is a free chalk art fest where 200+ artists turn the Riverwoods sidewalks and blacktops into masterpieces for a good cause. Come stroll, snap pics, try not to step on the art, and enjoy fun environment and the (hopefully) good weather.
Shops at Riverwoods | Aug 21-23 | 9am-9pm

🪩 20th Annual Dancing Under The Stars
Ballroom, jazz, tap, and hip hop take the stage as award-winning teams plus special guest dancers and musical guests turn the night sky into a spotlight. Pre-show performances kick off at 7:15pm—arrive early to snag a great spot.
SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, Orem | Aug 22-23 | 8pm (pre-show 7:15pm)

⚔️ The 13th Annual Utah Renaissance Faire
Artisans, guilds, jousting, storytelling, music, and feasts await — time travel awaits for all who dare. (And I know we said “time travel”, but don’t come dressed as Dr. Who — they asked that explicitly…)
Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm, Mona | Aug 22-23 | 9:30am-10pm

“If no gym out there had the space, equipment, and atmosphere I wanted… I’d have to build it myself.”

How it Started: That’s how Kevin’s vision for The Powerlifting Gym began. He was done with the crowds at big-box gyms, the wait for equipment, the surprise fees — and wishing for a real sense of community. So in April 2025, he opened a semi-private, high-quality training space where lifters could train without compromise, feel at home, and push each other to be their best.

Location + Equipment + Community: From the start, Kevin knew it was critical to have both the right equipment and the right location. At The Powerlifting Gym, you’ll find competition-grade racks, calibrated plates, specialty bars, deadlift platforms, benches, and an open layout ready for powerlifting, CrossFit, Hyrox, and everyday strength training.

The Powerlifting Gym is located in Pleasant Grove, right next to Athlecare — an elite sports recovery facility. Being next to Athlecare means members have access to world-class equipment and pro-level recovery experts. This unique setup puts recovery at your fingertips so you can keep training.

More Highlights:

🔗 thepowerliftinggym.com
📍564 W. 700 S., Suite 204, Pleasant Grove, UT
⏰ 23/7 access (closed 3–4 a.m. daily)

@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Thursday – Kamko, Kate Fritz & The Romantics, Wildberry, Lucky Steve

@ Java Junkie
Thursday – LampShade Acoustic Night
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Performance TBA

@ ABG’s Bar on Center
Friday – Skip Hansen, After Party, Route Setter

@ The Rise
Wednesday – Young Fly Family

And thanks for all the emails from all of you. Always great to get your feedback.

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-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie