January 28, 2026 - BYU Blast, Dinosaurs, and Ground Hogs Day

What’s Up Provo! It’s another edition of your favorite email. Where the spelling mistakes are always on purpose.

Happy National Blueberry Pancake Day, happy Lego Day, and happy National Daisy Day! Interesting that Daisy Day is in January, when there are no daisies, but this year there might be! Anyway, let’s get into it!

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🏗️ UVU Opens Huge New Engineering Building
Utah Valley University celebrated the grand opening of the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering & Technology Building on Jan. 22, marking a major expansion for STEM education on campus. The four-story, ~197,000-square-foot facility houses classrooms, labs and offices — and serves over 20 % of UVU’s students. It was all made possible because of a $25 million gift from Scott M. and Karen Smith.

🥐 Sweet Ending for Orem’s La Brioche Bakery
You may remember that we talked about La Brioche Argentine Bakery in Orem some time ago. The bakery has been around for more than a decade, but after some changes to the building codes the expenses proved too much, even after a summer GoFundMe that raised about $13,000. They will be closing its doors for good on Feb. 1. So before they are gone forever, go get at little taste of Argentina and try their empanadas, pizzas, and pastries!

⚽ Two More Fields May Open for Everyone at Epic Sports Park
Mayor Marsha Judkins says she’s heard repeatedly that residents want easier access to the fields, so Provo City officials are moving toward opening two fields at the 100-acre Epic Sports Park to casual community use. Great news for everyone who was just a little disappointed that they couldn’t simply go play at Epic Sports Park like they would any other park. Hopefully that will be changing soon!

👮 The Lookout Law
One of the lesser known purposes of WUP is to keep you out of jail… and apparently if you violate the “Lookout Law” while driving you could spend up to 6 months in jail! So lookout!
(The lookout law basically says you need to be on the lookout at all times when driving and aware of your surroundings, at least that’s how we interpret it.) However, Provo officials also want to keep you out of jail, it seems, so they are considering changing the penalty. The proposal would reclassify it as a simple traffic infraction (max $500 fine, no jail). The change was set for discussion at the Provo City Council meeting on Jan. 27

☕ A Cozy Groundhog Day
Not sure we’ve even had winter yet…
Springville Public Library | Jan. 28 | 6:30pm

🖼️ The Life of Christ from Death to Birth: A Gallery Talk with Connie Broadbent
Join MOA Educator Connie Broadbent for a 30-minute gallery talk exploring The Life of Christ from Death to Birth through the Earthbound and Heavenward exhibition.
BYU Museum of Art | Jan. 28 | 12:10pm-12:40pm

🧶 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!
Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework | Jan. 28 | 4pm-6pm

🎤 Julia Simone Live at Next Door
Enjoy a cozy two-hour set with dinner service and craft cocktails next to The Block—arrive early for a good seat!
Next Door at The Block | Jan. 28 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

🎪 Jordan World Circus
It’s a two-hour show, tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids, and a family pack of 5 tickets is $34.99. (Apparently some local restaurants might be giving out free kids tickets, if we find out which ones we’ll let you know.)
Wasatch Events Center in Heber | Jan. 29 | 6:30pm-9pm

🎨 Tween Thursdays - Northern Lights Chalk Art
As everyone already knows, the aurora borealis is made of charged particles from the sun + Earth’s upper atmosphere. And/or chalk. For ages 9–12.
Provo Library - Story Room | Jan. 29 | 4:15pm-5pm

🦖 Dinosaurs, Bumblebee & Spiderman
A very random lineup of characters will be at what is apparently the world’s most famous food truck! It’s rolling and transforming into Utah County this week and you can catch it at Rowley’s Red Barn today, the Springville Rec on Friday, Spanish Fork on Saturday and Lowe’s in Provo on Sunday.

Later this week

🎶 BYU Blast!
A fast-moving collage concert with about 25 ensemble and solo sets. BYU Wind Symphony, BYU Singers, the 4,603-pipe Létourneau organ, Chamber Orchestra, Mountain Strings, Clarinet Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Brassworks, and Tangents Percussion Quartet—tickets $6–$12.
BYU| Jan. 30 | 7:30pm

🧠 Trivia Night
Some art trivia for you to get you ready:

(more info about the answer at the bottom of the email.)
BYU Museum of Art | Jan. 30 | 7pm

🏀 BYU Sports
Lots of away games and events this week. But Gymnastics is at home and going against Arizona on Friday at 7pm, Women’s Basketball is at home playing the U on Saturday at 2pm, and Men’s Basketball plays against #14 Kansas in Kansas on Saturday at 2:30pm.

🕰️ Anna's European Antiques Pop-Up Event
A treasure-hunt you won’t find anywhere else in Utah.
Anna's European Antiques in Heber | Jan. 30-31 | 11am-4pm

🍿 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended) Part 2
(There’s not really a part 2 movie of Return of the King, it’s one movie, but the Orem Library split in half since it’s the extended version.)
Orem Public Library | Jan. 30 | 6pm-8:30pm

🎼 BYU Masterclass with Daniel Hyde, King's College, Cambridge
A community organ masterclass led by Daniel Hyde (King's College, Cambridge), hosted by the Utah Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
BYU Music Building Concert Hall | Jan. 31 | 4pm-5pm

🎿 Wasatch Citizens Series Ski Races
Since 1979, this five-race Nordic series from The Utah Nordic Alliance brings two classic and three skate (free) races to Wasatch XC venues.
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center | Jan. 31 | 10am-12pm

🏍 Harleys After Dark
Enjoy free Walking Tacos and non-alcoholic drinks, plus entertainment, games and prizes. (Also, earlier in the day you can win some gift cards at their ♠️ In-Store Poker Run event.)
Summit Harley Davidson® | Jan. 31 | 5pm-8pm

🖼️ A New Page 2026
A group show at JKR Gallery featuring fresh 2026 works
JKR Gallery | through Jan. 31 | gallery hours

🎨 Interfaith Arts Night
This one is actually happening next week… There will be live music, dance, monologues, and visual art displays and its free!
BYU Museum of Art | Feb. 2 | 6:30pm

Wednesday (today) - 44° | ☁️ | 11%

Thursday - 44° | ⛅️ | 5%

Friday - 47° | ⛅️ | 4%

Saturday - 51° | ⛅️ | 3%

Sunday - 54° | ⛅️ | 1%

(next) Monday - 50° | | 3%

(next) Tuesday - 45° | ⛅️ | 8%

(next) Wednesday - 46° | ☀️ | 3%

@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Wednesday – Open Mic Night

@ Java Junkie
Thursday – Marcella Lawton, Spencer Baird, Foxland, Aaron Ferrales, Samuel Charles
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Hiraeth Biblichor, Kid Mostly

@Cyclops Records
Friday - Reign, 2nd to Last, The Color Auburn

@ 3hive
Saturday – Solitude, Youch, Zap Pack, The Rat Catchers
Sunday – Jazz Open House

@ BYU
Thursday – Composition Faculty Recital
Friday – BYU Blast!

@ The Rise
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Friday – SNOWverse’s “Sounds of the Underground”

@ Angelus Theatre
Friday – Skyline Music Studio Winter ’26 Student Showcase

@ CLUBCUESSY
Friday – 2‑Year Anniversary Electronic Music Night

The trivia question above was “How many paintings did Van Gogh sell during his lifetime?”

The answer: One.

The only painting that he sold during his lifetime, according to the internets, was "The Red Vineyard". It was purchased by fellow artist Anna Boch for 400 francs in 1890, and is the only widely known and officially documented sale.

If you want to see it today you have to go to Moscow. (not the Idaho one)

Thanks for reading and please forward this to anyone who is bummed about the Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival 2026 being cancelled (not enough snow). 😢

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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