What's Happening in Provo and Orem | Mar. 19, 2025

What’s Up Provo!

Happy National Let’s Laugh Day! 😆 

So giggle, chuckle, cackle, whatever! It’s good for your health, in fact, simulated laughter is even more beneficial than spontaneous laughter. (Popular Science article)

How to “simulate laughter” (from that same article):
“Start by looking in a mirror, opening your mouth wide, and sticking your tongue out.
[Pretend] your hands are paws by opening them up and swatting at the air.
Then, roar like a lion, and in between roars, laugh as much as possible”

Wow. Strangely specific, yet sound advice.

A few highlights of today’s newsletter:

• 🧗‍♂️ Utah Rocks! Challenge, Gallery Talk with Brian Kershisnik, Insights from Artifacts: Jackie Kennedy, Ladies Day Clinics at Sundance

• 💝 Wellness Wednesday Spotlight: Hammond Foot and Ankle

In Partnership with Pfeifferhorn Dental
The Truth About Teeth Whitening 🦷 

We’ve been interested in teeth whitening recently (because kids can be brutally honest), so we asked our friends at Pfeifferhorn about the options out there.

We learned a ton, hopefully you do to, here’s a quick overview:

1️⃣ Professional In-office Whitening
What’s unique about this option is it's not a "one-size fits all” thing. Whitening is applied to each tooth individually, and because your gums are carefully protected the dentist can use powerful products that give great results in less time. Just 90 minutes and you'll get whiter teeth than if you used a 14-day over-the-counter whitening kit (and possibly for less money as well, more on that later).

2️ Professional Take-Home Whitening
(Maybe we’re just behind the times, but some of us didn’t know this was a thing.) With this option you can get similar results when compared to in-office whitening, but it costs less! You just have to be more diligent, and it usually takes 7-10 days.

3️⃣Over the counter whitening (think Crest)
If you want good results using this option you’ll have to spend more money (and time) than you might think... In fact, you'll probably spend more money using this option than if you had just gotten it done professionally!

4️⃣ Whitening toothpaste
Whitening toothpastes work by being more abrasive than regular toothpaste. Of course, that’s not a good thing. Brushing with a more abrasive toothpaste can wear down your enamel and cause significant tooth sensitivity – ain’t nobody got time for that.

🦷 Pfeifferhorn Dental is happy to work with you whatever your preference. They offer both In-Office Whitening as well as Professional Take-Home Whitening products, and they even hold regular Take-Home Whitening giveaways. 

In fact, they are currently giving away a FREE In-Office Whitening Treatment! (It’s worth $439 and you don’t have to be a patient) 🙌 
👉️ Check out their Whitening Treatment giveaway on Instagram

☎️ Got questions? Call/text: (801) 615-2917
📍 Located at 3330 N. University Ave. Ste. A, Provo (by Magleby’s Fresh)

Today
43° | ⛅️ | 10%

Gallery Talk with Brian Kershisnik 🎨

Gallery Talk with Brian Kershisnik at the BYU MOA today! Spend some time with one of the most popular Latter-day Saint artists of our time and feel free to ask him questions about his many thought provoking pieces of art. And, of course, Gallery Talks are always free!
 BYU Museum of Art | 12:10pm-12:40pm | More info

🌸 Hobble Creek Barn Boutique
Swing into spring (a day early, the first day of spring is tomorrow 😲) at the Hobble Creek Barn Boutique! There are going to be 100 local vendors, lots of treats, some locally made jewelry and other accessories, and more! (Free admission)
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds | Mar 19-21 from 10am-8pm, Mar 22 (Saturday) from 10am-6pm | More info

Also:
👉 TABLE TALKS at 12:15 PM in the Media Center in Lindon (free lunch and prizes)
👉 BYU’s Jazz Lab Band at 7:30pm
👉️ Best books of 2024 event at the Provo Library
👉️ Author Event: Stories of Strength, authors Heather B. Moore, Arlem Hawks, and Allison Hong Merrill at the Springville Library (prizes, discussion, book signing)

Thursday
46° | 🌧️ | 40%

Insights from Artifacts: Jackie Kennedy 📜

Local historian Brent Ashworth will be showcasing rare artifacts about the the iconic First Lady, Jackie Kennedy. And if you know Brent, he’s going to have some amazing stories, as well. "The only routine with me is no routine at all." —Jackie Kennedy
Hutchings Museum | 7pm | More info

Rock the Night Away at Angelus Theatre 🎶
"Rock and roll keeps you in a constant state of juvenile delinquency." — Eddie Spaghetti
Haha. Maybe... or maybe what Mr. Spaghetti really meant was that rock and roll keeps you young. Anyway, join young and young at heart classic rock fans for the Classic Rock Jam at the Angelus Theatre. It’s a free monthly event where musicians can sit in with the host band or bring their own band to play a few songs. Enjoy an evening filled with classic rock tunes and meet others in the local music scene.
Angelus Theatre | 8pm | More info

Celebrate Irish Heritage with Music and Dance 🎶
The An Rogaire Dubh and the Thomas Cordner Memorial Pipe Band will be at the Orem Library playing traditional Irish music! “Delira and excira!”
(“Delira and excira” is an Irish saying that shows your excited. Here’s another one: “G'wan, g'wan, g'wan!”)
Library Hall - Ashton Auditorium | 7pm | More info

Also:
👉️ NCAA men’s basketball tournament round 1: BYU vs VCU at 2:05pm 🏀 
👉 DVOŘÁK’S SYMPHONY NO. 8 AT THE NOORDA at 7:30pm at the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts
👉 Ladies Day Clinics at Sundance
👉️ Crochet Essentials at Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework (free class!)

Friday
49° | ⛅️ | 10%

Every Kid Outdoors Utah Rocks! Challenge 🧗‍♂️

This is part of the Every Kid Outdoors Adventure Challenge, (which is going on all year, different events and activities that encourage kids and families to get out side and try new things), and like the other events, it’s free!

(We mentioned this one in a previous emails, but the spots filled up extremely fast, hopefully you were able to grab a spot and we’ll let you know if any of the locations open up more availabilities.)

Various Locations around the state (including The Quarry) | More info

🎤 Vocal Point Live!
Harmonies and beatboxing so good that you won’t even miss the instruments! Experience the harmony, the humor, and the vocal wizardry as performed by BYU's Vocal Point at the Covey Center.
Covey Center for the Arts | Mar 21st 4:30pm-6:30pm & 7:30pm-9:30pm | More info

🌿 Low Cost & Low Maintenance Landscaping
How to make your yard and garden beautiful, “waterwise” and easy to maintain. Learn about irrigation techniques, how to select and plant trees, and much more.
Parks Building at Willow Park in Lehi | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | More info

Also:
👉 Sundance Resort Nordic Night Owling at 6:30pm
👉 Anna's European Antiques Pop-Up Event from 11:00am to 4pm at Anna's European Antiques
👉 Chocolate Tasting at 7pm at Taste in Provo
👉 Teen Night: Giant Pacman at 6:30pm at the Springville Library
👉 AWAKENING Colors: The Art of Renewal SPRING Art Show at TAF Arts Center (American Fork)
👉 Movie Night: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at the Orem Library

Local Scenes 📷️ 

View from Utah Lake last Saturday (March 15th)
📸 by Bryce Giesmann | @bgiesmann

Email us at [email protected] to get your photo featured

The Bulletin 📌

Ice Breaker Sprint and 5K 🧊🏃 

The first event of the TriUtah Season is this Saturday in American Fork. Spring triathlon, duathlon, aquathon, aquabike, 5K fun run. More info

BYU vs VCU Preview 🏀 

“The Cougars (24-9) and VCU, which is coached by former Utah State coach Ryan Odom and led by former Aggie standout Max Shulga, the conference’s player of the year, square off at approximately 2:05 p.m. on Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.” BYU’s last win in the NCAA tournament was in 2012 when it beat Iona 78-72. Article

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Live Music 🎸

@ The Velour
TODAY - Open Mic
Thursday - Kindof Cousins, Cansisco, McKee Thatcher, Rob Spice
Friday & Saturday - DOUBLE DOUBLE shows with Sego and Cardinal Bloom

@ The Boardwalk
Today - Crewless, Sonika9, Audrey Riggs, Spirit Machine
Friday - Low Tank Fade, Creased J’s

Wellness Wednesday Spotlight 💝 

Hammond Foot and Ankle 🦶 

Dr. Jeffrey Hammond’s journey into foot and ankle care started with a wipeout during the Jordanelle Triathlon. Thankfully, he recovered and later graduated from BYU and attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, all while his wife attended medical school at the same time!

Well everybody, now the doctors Hammond are back! Dr. Margaret Hammond is a dermatologist at IHC, and Dr. Jeffrey Hammond opened Hammond Foot and Ankle in February 2024 — the only direct care podiatry clinics in Utah.

Lots of great things about direct care — we’re fans — clear upfront pricing, more personalized care, and no insurance headaches. As Dr. Hammond puts it, “By eliminating insurance constraints, which often value the cost of care above patient outcomes, I could actually provide more personalized attention to athletes and patients.” 

Dr. Hammond is the trusted podiatrist for BYU and UVU athletes, several professional soccer players, and even some of our local Olympians! 🏅 

Find his clinic is here in town at 364 W 2230 N, Provo (by Wilson Diamonds, near JCW’s).

🦶 Services: foot pain, medically safe pedicures, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, bunions, orthotics & more
💲 Pricing
📞 Call: (801) 377-2274

Thanks!

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-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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