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🏗️ Springville’s Allen’s becomes “4th & Main”
It’s finally happened. A company has purchased the long-vacant Allen’s Block at 400 S. and Main Street in Springville — the spot where Allen’s Super Save Market once stood. Clyde Companies made the purchase and they are now asking the community what should go there next. The site, now dubbed 4th & Main, is fenced up for asbestos cleanup and demolition, and the company is collecting feedback here.
🎓 President Dallin H. Oaks to Speak at BYU Devotional Feb. 10
President Dallin H. Oaks, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will deliver the weekly Brigham Young University devotional on Tuesday, February 10th at 11 a.m. from the Marriott Center. It will be the first devotional address by a Church president at BYU since 2019. The devotional will be livestreamed on multiple platforms including BYUtv and church channels.
🏃♀️ BYU’s Jane Hedengren’s historic run
BYU freshman Jane Hedengren ran an incredible 8:34.98 at the 3,000m—fast enough to go beat the previous NCAA collegiate record and will go down as the second-fastest time in NCAA history for the event. If that’s a little confusing to you, it’s because at this same event, Alabama’s Doris Lemngole set the new official collegiate record at 8:31.39. Still, Hedengren’s performance puts her at No. 2 all-time in the NCAA.
🎬 Ben Kjar review
More locals in national sports news… The new movie about local Ben Kjar, called Standout, is receiving a lot of buzz (100% tomatometer, 99% popcornmeter, and a 9.5/10 on IMDB). The movie is all about Ben Kjar, the former Utah Valley University wrestler, who was born with Crouzon Syndrome, who eventually becomes a national champion.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Today & Tomorrow
🪞 Beauty Beyond the Mirror
Hear a keynote and Q&A with Dr. Lexie Kite (Beauty Redefined). There will also be some outfit styling, art‑making, intuitive eating/gentle nutrition, a glam booth, light bites, and swag—open to all and free for UVU students! ($12 for everyone else)
UVU campus, SC (Sorensen Center) | Feb. 5 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
📚 Ballroom Book Sale
Most items $2 or less!
Provo Library - Ballroom | Feb. 4 | 12pm-3pm
🌱 Seed Swap
Join fellow gardeners to trade seeds and grow your variety…
Provo Library, Young Special Events Room #201 | Feb. 4 | 6:30pm-7:30pm
🏀 BYU Basketball Away Doubleheader
Both the women (at Kansas) and men (at Oklahoma State) play on the road—let’s go cougars! And let’s get back to winning!
Away | Feb. 4 | Women 5:30pm, Men 7pm
🎾 BYU Men's Tennis vs. Montana State University-Bozeman
BYU Campus | Feb. 5
WHAT’S COMING
Later this week
🇺🇸 Team USA Watch Party
Celebrate the Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony, and chant “USA” over and over, at this free watch party featuring food trucks, hot cocoa, museum access to explore Olympic stories and history, and more. Once again, it’s free! (and, considering that it’s early February in Utah, not that cold…)
Olympic Plaza at Utah Olympic Park | Feb. 6 | 6pm-10pm
💃 Tango After Dark
Maybe some Valentine’s day inspiration for you… It’s an electrifying tango performance spectacular starring the World Tango Champions.
Smith Theatre, Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, Orem | Feb. 6 | 7:30pm
🏈 Super Bowl Showdown
Free, all-ages kickoff with games, contests, live performances, and a meet-and-greet with Cosmo the Cougar.
PG Rec Center | Feb. 6 | 10am-12pm
💘 Valentine’s Day Beehive Bazaar 2026
Shop handmade goods from local crafters and artists at this two-day Valentine’s market in a new venue at The Beehive!
The Beehive | Feb. 6–7 | 10am-10pm
🎤 Acoustic Open Mic Night
It’s always fun at the acoustic open mic up in Nelson’s Attic.
Provo Library - The Nelson Attic | Feb. 6 | 7pm-8:30pm
🎬 Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998, PG-13)
Orem Library | Feb. 6 | 6pm-8:30pm
🦅 2026 Winter Birding Nature Experienceship
Meet at the museum at 7am, return by noon, for a winter birding field trip (ticket required).
Bean Museum | Feb. 7 | 7am-12pm
💘 Provo Beach Free Valentine’s Event
Free, all-ages Valentine bash with hands-on craft stations, treat stations, festive heart décor, and a drop-in vibe
Provo Beach | Feb. 7 | 12pm-2pm
💘 Valentines Macaron Class
Watch Breanna demo the whole macaron-making process, then decorate and fill pre-made shells to take home (6 macarons per seat).
Baking Me Crazy | Feb. 7
💝 Mountain Market
Bring your friends (or send your husbands) to a community pop-up of local makers and giftable Valentine’s finds—come support local at The Sycamore Building.
The Sycamore Building in Heber | Feb. 7
🎷 Hot House West Swing Orchestra
Experience a 14-piece swing orchestra mixing Gypsy jazz, western swing, trad jazz, and bebop—equal parts serious and silly, with big swing energy that’ll have you smiling, maybe crying, and itching to dance.
Orem Library | Feb. 7 | 7pm
🏀 BYU Men's Basketball vs. No. 8 Houston
Tickets available on the BYU Athletics site with app-based ticket management—check the visitors guide and fan code of conduct, and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.
Marriott Center | Feb. 7 | 8:30pm
👟 Athletic Wear Sales Event
In-store athleisure and sneaker drop with tons of sneakers and loungewear plus trending picks from Nike, Lululemon, Vuori, Alo, Adidas, Essentials, and more (up to 70% off)!
Plato's Closet in Orem | Feb. 7 | time TBA
Next week sneak peek
🩰 Wasatch Ballet
Enjoy a free, all-ages performance showcasing ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap in their annual spring show.
Orem Library | Feb. 13 | 7pm-8pm
💍 Starting Strong | A Workshop For Newlyweds (and Engaged Couples)
Led by Dr. Finlayson-Fife, this workshop for engaged and newlywed couples
Provo Library (Room #201) | Feb. 13 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
💘 Valentines Ball
An adults-only romantic evening with a catered dinner, live music and dancing, formal or semi-formal attire required; tickets are $55 each.
Provo Library Ballroom | Feb. 14 | 6pm-9pm
🍫 Chocolate Lovers Festival
Grab a passport at Moonbeam Lodge or Solitude Village and sample complimentary chocolate goodies at stations around the mountain. Apparently, you can even collect stamps.
Solitude Mountain Resort | Feb. 14 | 8am-2pm
🎤 Absolute Adele with Jennifer Cella
A Valentine’s-themed Adele tribute starring Jennifer Cella.
Covey Center | Feb. 14 | 7:30pm
WHAT ELSE
Local Spotlight
Backdoor BRGR 🍔
Backdoor BRGR launched when most restaurants were shutting down during COVID — they survived and grew! Now with an expanded dining room and menu, this family-run spot is all about unforgettable burgers.
How It Started. Started by Greg and Cathy (married for 42 years and counting, seven kids!), the heart of the flavor comes from Greg’s lifelong love of cooking. When he was young, Greg would set up "cooking show", imitating Julia Child and chefs of the 50's and 60's. Now, his signature house-made sauces make every bite “craveable”.
Best Gourmet Burgers Around. The burgers have premium grass-fed beef, creative combos and flavors, and amazing fries (on the side). Here are some standout burgers:
😠 🍎 Grumpy Claire - savory caramel apples & onions, Dubliner cheese, honey mustard
🚘 🍤 Tokyo Taxi Driver - teriyaki mushrooms & onions, wasabi, kewpie mayo, tempura shrimp, pickled cucumber
What’s in a Name? All the burgers are named after people, places or experiences from Greg and Cathy’s lives. Even the decor holds life stories and makes the whole place feel fun and full of character.
📍 261 N University Ave in Provo
🍔 Here’s their menu
👉 Check out their weekly specials
Live Music Venues 🎸
@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
@ 3hive
Tuesday – Joji New Album Listening, Provo Music Town Hall
@ Java Junkie
Thursday – Katie Morrison, Brynne McLaughlin, Denver & Thistle, Jackson Dale Coy, Nathan Judd
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Dilly Strings, Carson Patrick, Angel of Remus
@ Breakup Party (Vineyard)
Friday – The Filibusters
@ BYU
Wednesday – Winter Choral Showcase
Thursday – Wesley Ducote
Friday – How to Train Your Dragon with BYU Philharmonic
Saturday – How to Train Your Dragon
@ SCERA Center for the Arts
Saturday – Ryan Innes
@ Orem Library
Saturday – Hot House West Swing Orchestra
@ The Rise
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading. Send this to a chocolate-loving, stamp collecting skier. 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
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