What's Happening in Provo and Orem | April 21, 2025

What’s Up Provo! Hope it was a great Easter weekend.

As (almost) always, we have another holiday for you to celebrate… Happy Big Word Day! Here’s a big word for you: Pulchritudinous [ puhl-kri-TOOD-n-uhs ]

It sounds like a mean word, but it actually means “physically beautiful”.

Anyway, a few highlights:

• 🏛️ New Orem City Hall Tours, Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.

• 🧼 Downtown Provo Cleanup Blitz, Primer Amor at the Springville Library

• 👗 Coming up: Cinderella's Royal Tea Party

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🏖️ PVU to Kona, Hawaii: $321+ on American Airlines 

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🪪 BYU Ph.D. student’s international student visa reinstated
BYU Ph.D. student from Japan, (also husband and father of 5) “who had his visa revoked — seemingly because of an old fishing violation — has now had his visa reinstated.”

💰️ Goldman Sachs extends $100M program for rural small businesses to Utah
“Applications for the program are open through July 16 and can be found online. Utah's first program cohort will begin in October.”
“Businesses outside of the metro Salt Lake area ... can now all access this best-in-class educational program, access to capital and an all-important peer network”

Sports
🏃 Jane Hennegren of Timpview becomes the 1st high school girl to run a sub 15 minute 5k Article
⚾️ BYU loses 7-5 to no. 22 Arizona
🏐 BYU beats Pepperdine 3-2 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday Highlights
🥎 “Comeback Cougs: BYU softball polishes off rivalry sweep with 6-inning win over Utah” Article

Today
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New Orem City Hall Tours 🏛️ 

You’ve probably heard that the new Orem City Hall was built debt-free, on budget, and with zero new taxes. A great accomplishment! But did you know that they are doing free public tours that include interactive activities, city service info, and light refreshments? Now you do!

Actually, you maybe you did know about this one already since we mentioned it as one of our “Reminders and Notices” a while ago. A lot of times have been claimed already — but there should be a few still available, so you want to grab one quick!
Orem City Hall | April 21 - 23, 5pm-7:30pm | More info

Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. 🎩 

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and enjoy a free performance of Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. by Acting Up! 
Provo Library Ballroom | 5pm-6pm | More info (registration required)

🌿 Gardening Workshop: Landscape Design
The American Fork Beautification Committee (they help make AF pulchritudinous) is holding a free landscaping workshop about landscaping.
AF Library Community Room | 7pm-8pm

⚾ Baseball vs BYU
BYU beat UVU last week at BYU 9-3. This time UVU is the host as the Crosstown Class series continues.
UCCU Ballpark | 6:05pm

🎬 Film: The Goonies (PG, 1985)
“Hey you guys!!!” A lot of you watched the Goonies a few times this past year because of the 2024 Utah Treasure Hunt. ($25,000 was hidden along a trial in Utah and the hunt organizers included one or two clues that referenced The Goonies.) So revisit the 80s, and summer 2024, at the Orem Library tonight!
Orem Library | 6:30pm

While we’re on the subject, the 2025 Utah Treasure Hunt is probably being organized right now and we’d like your opinion:

👉️ Also:
Learn to Crochet from 4pm to 6pm at Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework
Lunch and Learn with MMK founder from 12pm to 2pm
Primer Amor at 7pm at the Springville Museum of Art

Tuesday
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Downtown Provo Cleanup Blitz 🧼 

Let’s make Downtown Provo even more pulchritudinous!

For Earth Day tomorrow, downtown employees and residents are gathering to clean up the trash and graffiti, etc. downtown. And Thread Wallets will donate 1 free wallet to everyone who shows up!

They’ll have gloves, drinks (coffee and hot chocolate will be provided by Java Junkie), and supplies. If you’re interested in helping, meet outside The Man Barber.

Downtown Provo | 10am - 12 noon | More info

🌍 Tween Scene: Earth Day
Tweens in grades 3–6 can jump into games and creative projects to celebrate Earth Day.
Orem Library | 4pm - 5pm

🌱 Tween Space: Seed Balls
Get your hands a little dirty and help Utah bloom! Kids ages 8–12 can craft wildflower seed balls using native Utah seeds. (Quick trivia: What’s the Utah State Flower?)
Springville Library | 4pm - 5pm

💮 Answer: Utah’s state flower is the Sego Lily

Wednesday
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🎼 Fate & Fable
“This captivating performance promises to transport you through tales of destiny, magic, and passion.”
This Utah Valley Symphony program will feature Verdi's dramatic Overture to La Forza del Destino, Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4.
Covey Center for the Arts | 7:30pm

🍲 Russia/Cuba - Two Nights Only
Cold war allies, Russia and Cuba, are allied again for two nights at the this two-part cooking class series at the Rec Center!
Recreation Center Kitchen | 6pm - 8pm

🎬 Introduction to Studio Production
Take your first step into the world of audio and video creation with this essentials class at the Library. (It’s also required before you book studio time or taking other classes in the Basement Creative Lab.)
Provo Library | 7pm - 8pm

We want to do a better job keeping people informed about things coming up in the next few weeks, so you can prepare and get tickets before they sell out.

Unfortunately, we can’t fit everything, but we might have a solution — as you’ll see at the bottom of the Reminders and Notices section.

Also, we want to highlight a Mexican restaurant sometime soon. The goal is to highlight the one with the best 🌮 TACOS 🌮. So please tell us what you think:

Reminders and Notices ⚠️

Tons of reminders below. Also, consider this your reminder to go check last Monday’s email as well since we some of those might still be relevant.
Last week’s was called: ⛰️ Imagication Easter | Free Swing Dancing Night 🕺 | Elder Uchtdorf Devotional | Gamelan Bintang Wahyu | Trivia Night

Cinderella's Royal Tea Party 👗 

“Join us for the royal event of the season! Experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella with a charming performance, followed by an elegant royal luncheon. Guests will enjoy a special meet-and-greet with Cinderella and Prince Topher, creating unforgettable memories fit for royalty.”

April 26 | More info

🍫 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Auditions at The Ruth
Video Submission Deadline: May 5, Callbacks: May 24

🗑️ Provo Spring Cleanup
This week at Footprinter Park (1150 S 1350 W). Next week at Peaks Ice Arena.

🗑️ Orem Spring Cleanup
This week at Scera Park. Next week at Nielson’s Grove Park.

🏃 Tulip 5k
This Saturday at Thanksgiving Point

🥧 Oremfest Pie Eating Contest
“The Pie Eating Contest will take place on June 5th, 6:30pm at the Stage in City Center Park. Space to participate is limited. Contestants must be at least 5 years of age.”

🚵‍♂️ 2025 Utah Gravity Series at Sundance
“This year’s race will feature a modified version of the rippin’ downhill track with a new finish area!
The race will start at the Outlaw Lift summit. All racers will run at 1 minute start intervals.” Online Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 28

🌱 EKO Plant a Seed Challenge
Part of the state of Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Adventure Challenge series. Registration for this one opens up on April 26th. (as far as we know all the other challenges have filled up pretty quickly)

The rest of the Reminders and Notices…

🎭️ Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“The show will run July 11- 26th 2025, with performances on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at Skyridge High School in Lehi, Utah. With additional matinee performances on July 19th and 26th.”

🥒 Pickleball & Softball Tournaments
Birthday Bash Pickleball tournament from May 14 to May 16 ($40/team, $20 if you’re a Provo Rec Center member, for ages 12+). Doubles pickleball tournament in June.
Click the “Pickleball” option under Adult Sports/Programs to see all the options

COED Softball Spring Swing tournament from May 2nd to May 3rd, plus two more tournaments in June.
Click the Tournaments option under Adult Sports/Programs to see them.

✨ Imaginaria Kids Summer Fest
Giant talking trees, fairies, pirates, a huge obstacle course, water balloon showdowns, and more! Thanksgiving Point | June 2 - August 23

⛳️ Oremfest Golf Tournament
4 person scramble on June 4th at Sleepy Ridge

🤑 Local Utah Brands Easter Basket Giveaway — Flights From Home
We heard today might be the last day you can enter this giveaway contest.
More details

🎼 Company B (free)
(These almost always fill up, show is June 20th)
“Company B is a close harmony vocal trio that uplifts audiences with Golden Era American classics reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters. Packed with classic Boogie-Woogie hits, swing and jazz standards, and their take on more contemporary songs…”
“This free concert is made possible as a part of the Excellence in the Community concert series.”

🪕 Sundance Bluebird Cafe Concert Series
“In collaboration with Nashville’s esteemed Bluebird Cafe”
June 20th & 21st, June 27th & 28th, July 11th & 12th, August 15th & 16th, August 22nd & 23rd, August 29th & 30th

🎤 George Michael Reborn
“The incredible George Michael WHAM! tribute to the late, great legend! This show is a must see! With his live vocals (NO LIP-SYNCING here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s…”
Show is on May 24th

🏃‍♀️ Track and Field for ages 7 - 15
“Youth will learn from experienced track and field athletes and will participate in meets with other cities throughout the season. Team Provo is appropriate for youth developing in the sport and also for seasoned athletes who want to maintain and improve their skills.”
Residents: $68 | Non-Residents: $78

🛶 Paddle with Care at Utah Lake
May 17th

See you Wednesday!

Thanks for reading and send it to someone who might know the Utah state flower. 😉 

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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