January 21, 2026 - Bridal Expo, Fire and Ice 2026

What’s Up Provo! Happy Grandma Day grandma! And happy Mariachi Day everyone else!

We packed in the events this time, let’s get into it!

💧 Pipeline Reroute Near Provo Canyon
If you are wondering about the construction in North Orem, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) is deep into a $100 million project to reroute (and strengthen) a major water pipeline that carries drinking water from the mouth of Provo Canyon to treatment plants. The existing pipeline was vulnerable to landslides and earthquakes. It’s expected to be finished in early 2027 and will help ensure reliable water delivery even during after an earthquake.

🏫 Provo School District Job Openings
There are a number of new job postings, include office assistant, secretary, and a number of instructional assistants.

🏗️ Big Bridge Loan Boosts Provo Industrial Hub
Basis Investment Group has just provided a $23.1 million bridge loan to refinance Sierra Vista Way. It sounds like a roadway, but is actually a 158,765 sq ft industrial property in Provo’s Mountain Vista Business Center.

Why Provo? Well turns out Provo is more of a prime distribution and industrial foothold for the west than you might have realized. Something we learned from the article is that Provo is an 11-hour drive from major West Coast ports (the max amount a truck driver is allowed to drive per day) and within 900 miles of every major Western U.S. city.

🏅 BYU’s “First-Choice” Status Shines Nationally
While we’re bragging about the area, here’s another thing to be proud of. BYU recently came in ranked No. 5 in the U.S. for “admission yield”, which means the % of students offered a spot who choose to actually enroll. That puts BYU ahead of Princeton and Yale and right up there with Harvard and Stanford (but with a much better football and basketball team).

🎻 The Uinta Trio & Friends: Debussy, Ravel, and Brahms
Hear Debussy’s dances and Ravel’s Introduction et allegro with harp soloist Alicia McQuay, plus Brahms piano trio works—performed by the Uinta Trio. Free Admission!
BYU | Jan. 21 | 7:30pm

🎙️ Basic Audio Production
Get hands-on with the Basement Creative Lab’s audio gear and control booth.
Provo Library - Basement Creative Lab | Jan. 21 | 7pm-8:30pm

🖼️ Print Study Room: Dürer
View rarely displayed original Dürer prints up close. And don’t forget—free admission!
BYU Museum of Art | Jan. 21–23 | 10am-4pm

🧶 Colorwork Workshop
Learn colorwork knitting from two-color basics to multi-color charts with color theory; practice on hats/cowls/sweaters; sweater pattern provided or bring your own—it's free and walk-ins are welcome.
Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework | Jan. 21 | 4pm-6pm

🎿 Super Qualifier / RMISA Ute Invite
Four-day Nordic ski races with a Friday sprint plus 2k–15k courses, course maps available, registration open and volunteers welcome—hosted by the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation.
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center | Jan. 22-25 | times vary

🧙‍♂️ Magic the Gathering
Springville Library | Jan. 22 | 4pm-5pm

❄️ Frozen Fortress STEM Challenge
For ages 9-12, this after-school STEM challenge has kids teaming up to build a marshmallow fortress that can withstand an attack.
Provo Library | Jan. 22 | 4:15pm-5pm

📚 Favorites of 2025 Book Club Night
Bring your 2025 favorites to share and swap recommendations at this Orem Reading Challenge book club.
Orem Library | Jan. 22 | 7pm-8:30pm

🔥 Fire and Ice 2026
Back again this weekend! Free celebration with live entertainment, life-sized photo ops, stunning ice sculptures, cozy fires, and a fireworks show at 8pm. Also, bring two cans for The Food and Care Coalition and you’ll receive a gift.
Shops at Riverwoods | Jan. 23 | 4:30pm-8pm

🌙 Night at the Library
Dinosaurs, reptile show, and more! Reptile show starts at 7:15pm.
Springville Library | Jan. 23 | 7pm-9pm

🦉 Night Owling
Sundance | Jan. 23 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

🎬 Classic Film: Casablanca
Everyone enjoys these free screenings at the BYU library. And to help you enjoy this one even more, here are some interesting facts about the movie: 1) Many of the actors playing Nazi’s were actually European Jews who suffered considerably during the war. 2) Like many classics, no one thought it would be successful.
BYU Library (Reynolds Auditorium HBLL 1060) | Jan. 23 | 7pm-9:30pm

🎤 Joshua Henry’s Get Up Stand Up
Grammy-winning, Tony-nominated Broadway star Joshua Henry (Hamilton, Carousel, Into the Woods). Tickets $12–42.
Concert Hall, Music Building, Brigham Young University, Provo | Jan. 23 | 7:30pm

🧙‍♂️ The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002, PG-13)
“What are we holding on to, Sam?”
“That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for…”
Orem Library | Jan. 23 | 6pm-9pm

🎸 RED VINYL Concert
All-ages, dance-friendly show from a top Utah cover band. Covering hits from Doobie Brothers to Dua Lipa.
SCERA | Jan. 24 | 7pm

🏍️ Bike Build Finale
See the ultimate reveal as a master tech turns a brand-new Harley into a custom masterpiece.
Summit Harley-Davidson | Jan. 24 | 11am-3pm

🀄 RIICHI Mahjong Club
“I took it over from my father, who took it over from his father who won it from a friend in a game of mahjong.”
Learn, practice, and play!
In the Lab, Springville Library | Jan. 24 | 1:30pm-3:30pm

🏎️ Teen Mario Kart Tournament
Joy-Con controllers provided; for teens 12-18 (register now, spots are filling up fast)
Provo Library | Jan. 24 | 1pm-3pm

🧩 Puzzle Exchange
Bring your finished puzzles to swap—bring one, take one (or seven!)—complete, in original boxes and good condition.
Provo Library | Jan. 26 | 6pm-7:30pm

📚 Imagication
Since there’s been basically no snow next week they are reading “The Snowy Day!” by Ezra Jack Keats! Also Rumi is going to visit and Chick-fil-A’s got the treats!
University Place | Jan. 26 | 11am-12pm

🧬 BYU Forum: Dr. Francis Collins
Renowned physician-scientist Dr. Francis Collins—who led the Human Genome Project—will be sharing his insights on truth, science, faith, and trust.
Marriott Center | Jan. 27 | 11:05am

🎶 Alexander York Recital
Guest artist Alexander York performs a free recital!
Music Building, BYU | Jan. 27 | 7:30pm

🖼️ The Life of Christ from Death to Birth: A Gallery Talk with Connie Broadbent
Discover new favorites, hear behind-the-scenes stories, ask questions, and enjoy a free, open-to-all session.
BYU Museum of Art | Jan. 28 | 12:10pm-12:40pm

🧱 LEGOⓇ After Work
Heads up, next Wednesday is International LEGO Day so to celebrate head to the Orem Library. There will be team builds, challenges, and prize-winning competitions. 18+ welcome
Orem Library | Jan. 28 | 7pm-8:30pm

The Utah Bridal & Wedding Expo has been “making wedding dreams come true since 1992!”

So if you’re in full wedding-planning mode, then stop by the Utah Valley Convention Center (220 W Center St, Provo), from 11am to 4pm, this Saturday and meet vendors, compare options, and walk away with a stack of ideas (and usually lots of free stuff).

What to expect: A big lineup of wedding vendors covering the major categories—rings, invitations, linens/rentals, lighting, flowers, catering/table service, and more.

🍰 Samples + on-the-spot comparisons (prices, packages, availability)
💵 Contests, prizes, and giveaways (they say thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away)
💅 They’ll have a “treat yourself” corner: (free updos and nails and more)
👗 And, of course, check out all the latest fashions!

Cost: It’s free admission if you register! In fact, register now so you can be sure to skip the lines.

Utah Valley Convention Center (220 W Center St) | Saturday, January 24 | 11am–4pm

👉 Register and get all the info

Hey! If you have a fun local business let us know—we’ll spotlight you for free!
Email us soon at [email protected]

@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Thursday – Eyes Lips Eyes, Kid Theodore, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Friday – Sego, The New Electric Sound, Chasing Kings
Saturday – The Moth & the Flame, Parlor Hawk, Polytype

@ Java Junkie
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Lindenfield

@ BYU Music Building / BYU Recital Halls
Tuesday – Aspen Winds Quintet, BYU Young Artists of Voice Competition (Round 1)
Wednesday – The Uinta Trio & Friends
Thursday – BYU Young Artists of Voice Competition (Round 2)
Friday – Joshua Henry (Get Up Stand Up)
Saturday – BYU Young Artists of Voice Competition (Round 3)

@ The Rise
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Jarica Jamison, Daniel Beddoes, Mikayla Paige

@ SCERA
Saturday – Red Vinyl

@ Angelus Theatre
Friday – Rock Lab Winter Recital

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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