What's Happening in Provo & Orem | Nov. 11th, 2024

What’s Up Provo! Happy Armistice Day! Or as we now call it—Veterans Day! 🛩

Veterans Day began as a tribute to the end of WWI (Armistice Day). Now we celebrate more than just the end of WWI and we honor all United States military veterans.

A few highlights of today’s newsletter:

🏈 BYU wins in a an all-time classic! Highlights, key plays, photos | The holding penalty

🏐 BYU misses chance to sweep the Utes, losing in 3 sets in SLC. Recap
🏀 Highlights from BYU’s win over UC Riverside (men’s basketball)
🎾 BYU’s Zach Fuchs and Wally Thayne beat no.10 and move on to the quarterfinals at the Fall Championship Sectionals in Malibu. Recap
🏀 BYU women’s basketball comes back to beat Wyoming. Recap

Today
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This will be the 69th Annual Veterans Day concert at the Tabernacle on Temple Square. The 23rd Army Band and an assortment of choirs will be honoring all our veterans who have served. (It’s open to the public, free, first come first serve.)
The Tabernacle on Temple Square | 7pm | More info

Two events at University Mall today.

In the afternoon, for kids 2 to 5, there will be an Imaginacion event (the final Imaginacion event of the year). There’s going to be story time with Mario and Princess Peach, games, activities, and a free treat from Cinnabon! “Yahooo!”
City Court by Dillards | 11am - 12pm | More info

Then, at night, the fun continues with the Orchard Lighting Event. Main things you should know about this one, they are giving out free treats and free hot chocolate, there’s going to be a firework show, and then they will light up 100,000 lights! But also, there’s going to be a lot of music and other activities, the Grinch will be there, and we hope we get a turn at the giant Lite Brite!
The Orchard at University Place | 6pm - 8pm | More info

🍩 Downtown Provo Adventure
How much free hot chocolate can be given out in one day? Head downtown get some free hot chocolate (and donuts) and participate in their “adventure”…find clues and solve puzzles and maybe shop a little too!
Downtown Provo | 7pm - 9pm | More info

Also:
👉 Architecture Symbolism: Scavenger Hunt FHE
👉 Another Scavenger Hunt FHE—Around the World at EIZ
👉 FHE at the MOA

Tuesday
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Rock, pop and a cappella! UVU’s Commercial Music program is pulling out all the stops for an exciting night of music that will have you dancing. Tickets for the concert cost $10-$17.
Smith Theatre (UVU) | 7pm | More info

It’s the November Chamber Mixer at the Lakehouse in Heber. The Chamber members will be there—but you don’t need to be a part of the chamber to come. (Or to get complimentary fall-themed mocktails.) So drive up for an evening of networking, great food, and amazing scenery!
The Lakehouse in Heber (on the banks of Deer Creek Resovoir) | 4pm - 6pm | More info

Also:
👉 Ty Hopkins will be speaking for the BYU Devotional at 11:05am
👉 Men's Chorus with Special Guests Panoramic Steel at 7:30pm
👉 Woodwind Quintet, a free concert at BYU at 7:30pm

Wednesday
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New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Rosen, will be sharing how classical Greek and Roman philosophers inspired the Founding Fathers, and how they understood the meaning of the phrase "the pursuit of happiness". Get a fresh look at the Founders' ideals and the foundation of America at this insightful event.
Hinckley Assembly Hall | 12pm | More info

🎙 2 up 1 down - Free Vocal Jazz Concert
“2 Up 1 Down sings and swings scintillating favorites from the Great American Songbook [songs like “Always on my mind”, “All or nothing at all”, “Cry me a river” (probably not the Justin Timberlake version)]. Their lyrical voices, tight harmonies, and adventurous renderings of jazz standards and contemporary tunes will leave you with a song in your heart!”
Recital Hall @ BYU | 7:30pm | More info

Also:
👉 BYU men’s basketball vs Queens at 7pm
👉 Public meeting to discuss the plans for the new traffic light on University (where the north end of Canyon Road meets/crosses University)
👉 Christmas Open House at Briks Home and Design (1771 South Country Lane)

Did you know our Library started out in the basement of the Courthouse in 1905? Look at them now!
Find all the events this week here. There are some great special events to note.

“Build your home library and support library programs at this gigantic ballroom book sale. Build your home library and support library programs! Most materials are $1 or less.”
All Ages | Monday @ 3pm-7pm & Tuesday @ 10:30am-2pm

“Join us for the first annual Provo City Library Book Ball and Silent Auction! Come dressed in formal attire or costumed as your favorite book character and enjoy dancing, refreshments, trivia, and games (there will even be a quiet place to read for our more introverted guests).
Proceeds from the Book Ball will benefit the library building, collections, programs, and services.”

Tickets on Sale Now | Event Date: November 23 @ 7pm-10pm

“Test your general knowledge at this trivia night held the 2nd Monday of each month! Bring a group of 4-8 friends or join a group when you arrive. Register online.
Adults | Monday @ 7pm-8pm

“Love playing board games? Come try a number of new games from a sizeable collection! We'll provide the games, you provide the players! There will be many games for you to choose from.”
Friday @ 5pm-8pm

Also:
📙  Senior Book Club - My Side of the Mountain | Provo Rec Center | Tuesday @ 1pm-1:45pm
⌨  Teen Coding Club | Ages 12-18 | Thursday@ 4:15pm-6pm
💻  Minecraft Club for Teens | Ages 12-18 | Friday @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
🌟 Bilingual Family Story Time | Friday @ 4:30pm-6pm
✏  Writer’s Guild - for Teens | Ages 12-18 | Saturday @ 3pm-4pm

🏞 Free access to all National Parks | More info

If you are a veteran, there are a ton of free meals and deals to take advantage of today:
🍎 Free lunch/dinner at Applebees
🍗 10 free boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings
🍔 Free meal at Chili's
🍝 Free entree at Olive Garden
🥞 Free red, white and blueberry pancake combo at IHOP
🍰 Free meal at Golden Corral
🛢 Free oil change at Jiffy Lube
🦓 Free entrance into Hogle Zoo

Some more Veterans Day deals below (for veterans and active duty personnel):

Some of these are not confirmed. So even though most say that all of their locations are participating, it might be good to check first.

👔🦶🌻 Auditions for Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park
A conservative young lawyer named Paul Bratter marries a free spirited and vivacious young woman named Corie Banks.
This is a Covey Center play and the auditions are Nov 18th and 19th. Come prepared with a memorized 1-2 minute monologue in contemporary comedic style, a headshot, any conflicts you might have for callbacks, rehearsal period, and performances, also be prepared for cold readings from the script. More info

🚦 Public Hearing Nov 13th
We’ve mentioned this one a few times. If you have an opinion about whether or not we need a traffic light at the location pictured below then make it heard!
Meeting Location: 2737 N Canyon Rd, Provo, UT 84604 (Provo Fire Department Station #2) | 6pm - 7:30pm | More info

🦃 👟 Lindon 5k Turkey Trot
Registration deadline is the Nov 16th | Register

Hope the email was helpful today! 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

p.s. If someone forwarded you this email (or you’ve stumbled across our website), and you aren’t part of the group yet, sign up here! 👈

Because we want at least one of you to audition for the play: