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OREM, Utah (September 3, 2024) – University Place is expecting over 10,000 attendees at this year’s Utah Brazilian Festival, happening on September 7^th in The Orchard. This is the 20^th annual Utah Brazilian Festival, and the sixth year it’s been at University Place.

“The Utah Brazilian festival is more than a party, it is a day of celebration of culture and community,” said Matilde Wosnjuk, Viva Brazil Cultural Center. “Festivals make cities better places to live, and we are so happy for all the support that the city of Orem and the University Place gives us.”

Other events happening include honoring and remembering the tragic events of September 11^th, and a Mascot Mash-up between local high schools. All events are family friendly and free. The end of summer schedule includes:

• Utah Brazilian Festival

September 7 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The festival will open at noon, with the Samba Parade starting at 1:00 p.m. There will be live music, dancing, Brazilian vendors and food including from Tucano’s Brazilian Grill

• 9-11 Healing Field & Display

 September 9-14 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

In honor of those who died in the September 11th attacks, there will be a field of 2,977 flags representing each victim. There will also be a photo display of the tragedy curated to remind and educate onlookers. The flags will be located outside in The Orchard, and photo display will be located inside the shopping center.

• Patriot Day Celebration

September 11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The Orem Fire and Police Department will be about on The Orchard for a meet and greet. Come and meet the men and women who serve our community, hear about what they do, and look inside an ambulance, firetruck and more. There will also be treats and crafts, including cards to write a thank you note to those who serve.

• University Place Tailgate Party

September 18 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Come and watch Utah Valley University’s Greenman Group, and cheer and dance squads. You will have a chance to meet coaches and players from players from the soccer and basketball teams, and get a photo with Willy the Wolverine. The entire family is welcome to this event, and there will be treats and activities for the kids.

There will also be a Wolverine Mascot Mashup competition between local high schools for a grand prize of $2,000 and other prizes to go towards that school’s student body and athletics. Come support your local high schools!

• Nordic Harvest Market

September 20 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Returning for the second year, the Nordic Harvest Market celebrates the culture of the Nordic countries. There will be cultural goods, foods available for purchase, and performances on the stage though the evening.

• Native Nations Festival

September 28 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Come and learn about the culture and history of the Native Nations that call Utah home. There will be traditional teepees set up, stage performances, crafts, food, and history booths to educate and inform guests.

All events are subject to change and weather. For more details and a full schedule of events, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/events/.

About University Place

Opening in the early 1970’s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development in the midst of a $500 million revitalization. In addition to first class retail offerings, University Place is now home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 100-year-old, 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit https://www.woodburycorp.com/.

Press Contact:
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837

• The Devon at University Place has hundreds of new residences open in its second phase
• Mix of national and local stores have recently opened or will be opening soon, offering glasses, clothing, jewelry, food & beverage, and a first of its kind in Utah Nordic spa

OREM, Utah (July 31, 2024) University Place, a 120-acre mixed-use development, welcomes hundreds of new residences now available as the second phase of The Devon at University Place, and the announcement of several new eateries and shops at University Place. 

The second phase of The Devon at University Place, located at 845 South 750 East, has one, two and three-bedroom residences available, as well as studios. Offering 235 spaces to live in, the pet-friendly building has many unique features including a podcast recording studio, climbing wall, a golf simulator, EV Charging stations (coming soon), cycling spin loft, and a bike wash/repair center. Traditional amenities include a fitness gym, pool and hot tub, social parlor, gaming station, outdoor games and BBQ and more.

“Because of our unique location, we’re able to capitalize on amazing views that include Mount Timpanogos,” said Kristin Schmidt, vice president for ICO Property Management, the property management of Devon II. “Each residents apartment home is spacious, filled with light, and within walking distance of the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment options.”

For availability and more information on living at The Devon at University Place, visit https://www.liveatthedevonapts.com/.

University Place is proud to welcome Warby Parker, a lifestyle brand that pioneers ideas, designs products, and develops technologies that help people see, with over 250 retail stores across the U.S. and Canada. Expected to open later this fall, Warby Parker will be located between Bronxton and Forever 21.

“Warby Parker’s new store in University Place will make it easier for Orem customers to access all of their eye care needs,” said Sandy Gilsenan, Warby Parker’s Chief Retail and Customer Experience Officer. “The location will carry Warby Parker’s full assortment of optical and sun offerings, Scout by Warby Parker daily contact lenses, third-party contacts, accessories, and more. We’ll also have in-store eye exams by a Warby Parker optometrist.”

Warby Parker believes in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses sold, they distribute a pair to someone in need through their Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. To date, Warby Parker has worked alongside its nonprofit partners to distribute more than 15 million glasses to people in need.

Other stores and restaurants recently opened or opening soon at the shopping center at University Place include:

• The Cheesecake Factory® created the upscale casual dining segment in 1978 with the opening of its first restaurant in Beverly Hills, California.  Forty-six years later, The Cheesecake Factory is known across the globe for its extensive and creative menu, generous portions, distinctive décor and legendary desserts.   With more than 250 menu selections – freshly prepared and from scratch in each restaurant – and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes, there is truly “Something for Everyone” at The Cheesecake Factory. Located on the south side of the shopping center, for more information, please visit https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/.
• Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is the unbeatable burger experience founded by chef Bobby Flay featuring a fully made-to-order menu. Bobby has Crunchified® burgers for decades and now has a fast casual burger brand in celebration of his Crunchburger®! The menu offers 7 burgers grilled medium or well-done with 100% Certified Angus Beef™ or try the winning Beat Bobby Flay® Veggie Burger or Fried Chicken Sandwich. Enjoy fresh sides like fries, sweet potato fries, buttermilk onions, and more. Spoon-bending milkshakes top off orders – pistachio is Bobby’s favorite! Sometimes a burger for breakfast is a must. Brunch Burgers are available all day, or wake up with a breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich, or steel-cut oatmeal and an espresso-based coffee. Located on the main south entrance across from Sephora, Bobby’s Burgers looks to open in November. For more information, visit https://bobbysburgers.com/.
• Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand. The company designs and manufactures hand-finished jewelry made from high-quality materials at accessible prices. Pandora jewelry is sold in more than 100 countries, this is the fourth store in Utah and has been open since late June. For more information please visit us.pandora.net.  

• One Loved Babe, a women owned and operated contemporary women’s boutique that offers a wide range of size inclusive clothing including dresses, tops and pants along with accessories, shoes, baby and more. One Loved Babe began as an online store founded in Orem in 2016, this year the business has expanded to two brick and mortar stores, the first one opened last winter in St George, and is the second store at University Place which opened in March. For more information, please visit https://www.onelovedbabe.com/.
• Löyly Nordic Spa, the first Nordic Spa of its kind in Utah, offers a high-end traditional Finnish sauna experience. In Finnish, “löyly” is the cloud of steam from the water poured on the coals of the sauna; it is known as the spirit or soul of the sauna. Beyond having one of the largest saunas in the United States, the spa will also offer a dozen cold tubs with varying temperatures under 60 degrees to push the body and mind to transform. For more information, please visit https://www.loylynordicspa.com/.
• Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, The same owners of Cinnabon at the shops are proud to now offer Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, offering snacks such aswarm homemadepretzels and bite-sized pretzel nuggets in flavors such as pepperoni, cinnamon sugar, sweet almond and original. Don’t forget the dipping options such as cheese, sweet glaze, honey mustard, cream cheese and more. Featured items include lemonade and frozen lemonade in traditional or mixed flavors like watermelon.  Auntie Anne’s Pretzels is located by Zumiez and Rush Funplex. For more information, please visit https://www.auntieannes.com/.
• Sakiya Sushi and Japanese Buffet, is the second location in Utah for this popular buffet. Offering fresh made sushi, and other traditional Japanese delicacies, Sukayi Sushi is expected to be opened in Fall 2024 next to Purple mattress store in The Village.

For more information on University Place, including free events and the latest openings, please visit www.universityplaceorem.com.

About University Place

Opening in the early 1970’s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development in the midst of a $500 million revitalization. In addition to first class retail offerings, University Place is now home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 100-year-old, 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit https://www.woodburycorp.com/.

Press Contact:
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837

University Place Announces 2024 Summer Events Schedule

 OREM, Utah (April 30, 2024) – University Place today announced the 2024 line-up of free summer events and activities held at The Orchard, University Place’s outdoor gathering space.

 All events are family-centered, and at many you are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. This summer’s schedule includes:

 

May the 4^th Star Wars Celebration

May 4

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Come and meet characters from the galaxy far, far away! Kids will get to make their own (foam) lightsaber, attend Jedi training, and attack a Death Star target. Blue milk will be for sale by University Place’s Chat Chat Boba.

Chubby’s Cajun Fest – NEW EVENT

May 18

12:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Chubby’s at University Place is the location of this year’s Chubby’s Cajun Festival! Fresh crawfish is flown in for a delicious crawfish boil, there will also be live bands playing and live alligators! The event is free, but tickets are required. For more information and tickets visit http://www.chubbyscafe.com/.

Orem Chorale Spring Concert

May 24

7:00 p.m.

Come enjoy a night of music from Orem’s adult choral group.  Created in 2010, the choir has 60 members and will perform several patriotic and other fun songs to please the crowd.

 Park Yoga: YogaSix

May 28 – August 27

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

On Tuesday nights, YogaSix instructors will lead free classes all summer long. Bring a mat and enjoy free yoga flow and sculpting classes in The Orchard.

 Utah County STEM Festival – NEW EVENT

May 30

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Bring the family to learn about science, technology, engineering and math. Courtesy of UVU Aviation Sciences School, a decommissioned Diamond DA20 C-1 plane will be there for guests to climb into! The Chick-Fil-A hot air balloon will also be there for photo opps! There will be hands-on activities and experiments for everyone. Participants include UVU College of Engineering & Technology, MTECH, Craft Lake City STEM Labs, Utah County 4-H, Utah County Academy of Sciences, Jr. Achievement of Utah, and many more.

 African Heritage Festival

June 1

2:00 – 8:00 p.m.

A yearly tradition at University Place, the African Festival kicks off with a parade around The Orchard, followed by live performances, food and vendors. This event is hosted by the Ngoma Y’ Africa Cultural Center of Provo.

Oremfest: The Orchard Jam

June 5

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Oremfest is introducing a new event this year, a Children’s Entrepreneur Market. The market opens at 5:00 p.m., featuring crafts, treats and other home-made goods made by kids! The kids even run the booth (with a little help from their parents!).  Then starting at 7:00 p.m., Jersey Street will take the stage. This Utah based band will play classic rock, country, and pop hits from today.

Freedom’s Melody: A Celebration of American Composers – NEW EVENT

June 10

7:00 PM

Freedom’s Melody is new to this year’s America’s Freedom Festival. At this free outdoor concert, the American Fork Symphony will celebrate America’s rich musical heritage by playing songs by composers such as John Williams, George Gershwin, Elmer Bernstein and more. Bring a blanket and/or chairs and join us in The Orchard for a celebration of American composers.

Outdoor Movie Nights

June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9

8:30 p.m.

Every other Friday starting June 14, bring a blanket and/or chair to get your spot- for the night’s outdoor movie. This summer’s movies include “Sonic the Hedgehog”, “Trolls Band Together”, “Footloose”, “Guardian of the Galaxy”, and “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace”. The Orchard will open at 8:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at around 9:00 p.m. Free popcorn while supplies last.

Outdoor Concerts

June 21, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Every other Friday starting on June 21, come and hear your favorite local bands sing popular songs we all know and love, and perform original music. Bands include Flashback Brothers, B.D. Howes Band, Sonic Duke, Mikayla Paige, Daniel Beddoes, Tri-Chevy’s, Columbia Jones, Heber Matute and more. Check back closer to the date for the full line up of bands. There will also be prize drawings and food available for purchase.

American Folk Ensemble & Market

June 22

5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Starting at 5:00 p.m. the Sunset Farmers Market will open with over 50 local vendors and activities like mini-golf, face painting and yard games. At 7:00 p.m. the dancing will begin! Back and bigger for the second year, as part of the Freedom Festival, the American Folk Ensemble (formerly Clog America) will perform American folk style music and dancing – including clogging and bluegrass music. Members of this prestigious group have represented the United States in over 70 major folklore festivals throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Korea, and China since 1991.

European Cultural Festival – Formerly Renaissance Day

July 13

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Going strong for 6 years, this summer’s European Cultural Festival will celebrate the food and culture from various regions of Europe. Do not miss the knights in full armor fighting with their swords! There will also be a pirate ship for the kids, and ethnic food and entertainment for the whole family.

Pioneer Day Celebration, Fireworks & Market
July 24
5:00 – 9:45 p.m.

Our biggest event of the year keeps getting bigger! Come and celebrate Utah’s heritage during Pioneer Day at University Place. There will be live music all evening from the band Made for Midnight, vendors, giveaways and some friendly competition during a pie eating contest and stick-pull up contest.

New this year will be a market by Sunset Farmers Market with local products for sale, and comedian Tanner Gillman from Studio C will get the crowd roaring with laughter.  The evening will end with the grand finale: a choreographed firework show with music! For more details on the day’s event, please check the website one week prior. Subject to weather.

World Folkfest Community Dance

July 30

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The World Folkfest Community Dance was so popular last year, that this year it’s even bigger! An extension of the World Folkfest hosted in neighboring Springville, come and enjoy dance groups from around the world as they perform traditional dances from their respective countries. The performers will also parade through the shopping center entertaining shoppers. Bring your dancing shoes – everyone is invited to join in the dancing fun!

Back to School Luau

August 5

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Experience Pacific Island traditions and culture with food from the Hungary Hawaiian, games and live performances. The highlight of the evening – fire dancers! Bring a chair and or blanket and enjoy a taste of island life.

Bolivian Festival

August 24

3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The Bolivian Festival has become an end of summer staple at University Place. Come and enjoy a parade celebrating Central and South American culture, along with other live performances, vendors and food.

 

All events are subject to change and weather. For more details and a full schedule of events, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/events/.

 

About University Place

Opening in the early 1970’s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development in the midst of a $500 million revitalization. In addition to first class retail offerings, University Place is now home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 100-year-old, 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit https://www.woodburycorp.com/.

 

Press Contact:
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837

‘Best Company to Work For’ The Cheesecake Factory Now Hiring for

First Location in Utah County

Restaurant set to open at University Place on July 2

WHAT:  The Cheesecake Factory^®, named to the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For^®” list for eleven consecutive years, is opening at University Place in Orem on July 2, and is looking to hire nearly 300 passionate staff members to join its team and create delicious, memorable experiences.  Hospitality-minded individuals who take pride in their work and thrive in an energetic, fun environment are encouraged to apply online now for rewarding positions such as bartenders, bussers, cashiers, dessert finishers/ baristas, dishwashers, hosts, line cooks, prep cooks and servers.

The new restaurant will feature The Cheesecake Factory’s signature menu with more than 250 selections including more than 30 lower-calorie SkinnyLicious^® selections – freshly prepared from scratch in each restaurant – and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes.

 

TO APPLY:    Apply online at http://cakecareers.com/orem

MEDIA:           For further information, please contact:

Berk Communications

Brooke Levine / Gabrielle Gaines

732-735-5982 / 917-991-8354

cheesecake@berkcommunications.com

 

About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people – this defines who we are and where we are going. We currently own and operate 336 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia® and a collection within our Fox Restaurant Concepts business. Internationally, 34 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. In 2024, we were named to the FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list for the eleventh consecutive year. To learn more, visit www.thecheesecakefactory.com, www.northitalia.com and www.foxrc.com.From Fortune. ©2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune^® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^® are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated.

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Woodbury Corporation Celebrates Employees 50 Year Anniversary

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (February 22, 2024) – Woodbury Corporation is pleased to honor General Manager of University Place, Rob Kallas, for 50 years of employment and service to the shopping center, the company and Woodbury family.

He has been involved in real estate management and development with the Woodbury Corporation since 1974 and has had the primary responsibility of managing University Mall, now University Place, since 1978.

Rob has served on the Board of Directors of the Commission for Economic Development in Orem, the Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce, and is currently on the Lindon City Planning Commission. He has also served on numerous committees, task forces and panels to improve and enhance business and economy in Utah County.

“Rob’s DNA is intertwined with everything about the University Place campus, its growth and many phases of redevelopment over the years, as well as several other shopping centers and office buildings in the area,” says Randy Woodbury, vice chairman of Woodbury Corporation.  “It is difficult to put a value on his depth of knowledge and understanding of not just the physical assets, but the relationships with tenants, contractors, service providers and municipal staff and elected officials.”

“Rob has made a stalwart contribution to the development and success of University Place over the last 50 years. When faced with challenges such as losing department store anchors or resolving disagreements with tenants, Rob has always been willing to roll-up his sleeves to solve whatever problem he faced, said Rick Woodbury, chairman of Woodbury Corporation. “Today, University Place stands as a vibrant development and operation and Rob deserves much credit in creating and maintaining that success.”

Rob is married to Janeal Bylund. They have five children and many grandchildren. He is a graduate of Orem High School and Brigham Young University. After graduating from BYU, Rob spent three years at Fort Lee, Virginia serving in the United States Army.

In this day and age, it is unusual to find the kind of loyalty and commitment that would last 50 years and still be going strong.  On behalf of the entire Woodbury Corporation family, we thank Rob and salute him on this impressive milestone!

About Woodbury Corporation and University Place

Founded in 1919, privately held Woodbury Corporation is one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development companies in the Intermountain West. The Woodbury portfolio includes retail, office, hotel, residential and industrial projects across 16 states.  University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development in the midst of a $500 million revitalization. In addition to first class retail offerings, University Place is now home to upscale residential, Class-A office, high-quality green space, and a hotel. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit https://www.woodburycorp.com/.  For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://live-university-place-production.pantheonsite.io/.

 

Press Contact:
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837