Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Jan. 10-18)
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Isaac Hale, Daily Herald
Misty Cain, of Springville, rides atop Maverick as she tows Megan Lynn, of Mona, behind her on skis as they compete in the women’s division during the final day of the annual skijoring competition hosted by Utah Skijoring on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Soldier Hollow in Midway. Isaac Hale, Daily Herald
Misty Cain, of Springville, rides atop Maverick as she tows Megan Lynn, of Mona, behind her on skis as they compete in the women’s division during the final day of the annual skijoring competition hosted by Utah Skijoring on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Soldier Hollow in Midway. Isaac Hale, Daily Herald
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Noteworthy, an all-girl a cappella outfit from BYU, will join Home Free and Vocal Point at the SCERA’s “Acappella Supershow.”
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- Each year during the holiday season, Thanksgiving Point somewhat transforms into a festive light display known as Luminaria. The light show is seeing some recognition as it is set to be featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight: Heavyweights.”
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Skijoring
Wasatch County Events Center, Heber, Jan. 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Head up Provo Canyon to check out a combination of winter sports and horsemanship at Skijoring Utah in Heber. The website says: “In the Heber Valley, Skijoring Utah is an action-packed competition where a horse and rider pull a skier through a fast-paced obstacle course that includes gates, jumps, and rings. Here, skijoring combines Utah’s ski heritage with our cowboy roots, creating a wild but spectacular event. Competitors race for cash and prizes. Spectators come from all over to cheer on the participants and experience something new. In other parts of the world, skijoring is a winter sport where a skier is pulled by a horse, dog, another animal, or even a motor vehicle. The name is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning ‘ski driving.’ Here in Heber Valley, the sport features a horse and rider pulling a skier or even boarder.”
Provided by BYU
Noteworthy, an all-girl a cappella outfit from BYU, will join Home Free and Vocal Point at the SCERA's "Acappella Supershow."
For more information, go to skijoringutah.com.
2. BYU’s Noteworthy
BYU West Campus, Provo, Jan. 16-17, 7 p.m.
It takes plenty of practice and confidence to excel when performing without any accompaniment, but BYU has some of the best. This week is a chance to check one of those groups out, which the university website describes by saying, “Noteworthy, BYU’s all-female a cappella group, delivers breathtaking performances filled with energy and inspiration.”
For more information, go to onstage.byu.edu.
3. Luminaria
Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Jan. 10, 4 p.m.
Courtesy Thanksgiving Point
Each year during the holiday season, Thanksgiving Point somewhat transforms into a festive light display known as Luminaria. The light show is seeing some recognition as it is set to be featured on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight: Heavyweights."
The holidays may be over but you still have one more day to enjoy the dazzling lights at Thanksgiving Point. The website says: “Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens transforms into a glowing wonderland where every step sparks joy. Wander through 50 acres with 8 million lights, discover larger-than-life toys and ornaments, and experience the return of the dazzling Merry Mosaic. Marvel as snowmen come to life on the walls of the Enchanted Castle, then dance with your family at the Snow Glow Dance Party while the Fire & Ice show lights up the night with breathtaking flames and music. Warm up with cocoa and our famous donut holes, gather around firepits or in a private igloo, and find quiet inspiration in the radiant Tree of Life sculpture garden. Luminaria is Utah’s brightest holiday tradition, where every visit becomes a memory.”
For more information, go to thanksgivingpoint.org.
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