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Holiday Events Announced at University Place

Posted on October 5, 2023 by cnguyen

OREM, Utah (October 3, 2023) – University Place announced today its 2023 line-up of holiday celebrations through the end of the year. All events are hosted in The Orchard, the shopping centers outdoor gathering space, or inside the shopping centers, and are free to the public unless specifically noted. This season events include:

OCTOBER

Pumpkins in The Orchard

Monday October 2 – Tuesday 31

10:00 am – 9:00 pm

The pumpkins are back at The Orchard for a 4^th consecutive year. Nearly 750 carved pumpkins will light up every evening and hidden among them are six special Utah-themed pumpkins. See if you can spot them all!

Straw Bale Slide

Friday October 13 – Saturday October 28

10:00 am – 9:00 pm

During shopping hours, bring the little kids to the straw bale slide that will be set up in the Orchard through the month of October.

Nordic Harvest Market

Friday October 6

4 – 8 pm

A new festival this year, come enjoy the culture from the Nordic countries through food, fresh produce, home goods and traditional dances. There will also be performances from BYU Folk Dance and American Rhythm Folk Ensemble.

Scary Movie Night

Saturday October 7

6:30 pm

Cozy up, and don’t forget to bring your blankets and chairs for a night showing of “Hotel Transylvania” outside at The Orchard. Enjoy some free popcorn (while supplies last) and warm apple cider will be for sale. The movie will begin around 7:15 pm.

Halloween Spooktacular

Friday October 13

6 – 8 pm

Bring the entire family for an evening of live, spooky entertainment at The Orchard. Learn about slithering, scaley creatures at the Scales and Tails show, enjoy live music, and be dazzled by dancers using real fire. There will also be free face painting, yard games, a mechanical bull and more! Warm apple cider will be available for sale.

Wolverine Mascot Mashup

Saturday October 14

6 pm

Willy from Utah Valley University is back for a second year to host the ultimate friendly high school competition! The winning Utah County high school will receive a Grand prize of $2,000 for student activities. Watch the mascots and fellow students face off in friendly school spirit competition.

Orem City Truck-Or-Treat

Saturday October 21

10:30 – 11:30 am Quiet Hour

11:30 – 3:00 pm Main Event

Young and old alike look forward to this event hosted by Orem City. Get up close to a variety of city owned trucks and vehicles, including police cars, an ambulance, a firetrucks, a garbage truck and more. Once you’ve visited every truck, you can trick-or-treat at the Orem City booth where they will be handing out candy.

Night of Fright

Friday October 27

6 – 8 pm

Come to The Orchard, if you dare, to meet the villains everyone loves to hate! Wear your costumes and bring your cameras to snap a photo with each of the characters -there will be 11 of them! Yard games will also be set out, and warm apple cider will be available for sale.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Orchard Lighting Event

Monday November 13

6 pm

One of our most festive, and most popular events of the year, joins us outside as we turn on the Christmas Lights to welcome in the holiday season! There will be live music, treats and giveaways (while supplies last), color changing shapes, and a life-sized Lite Brite to play with. This tradition has been going strong for the past seven years, and this year expect an extra special show that will light up the night sky!

The lights will be on nightly from November 13 through January 1.

6^th Annual University Place Gingerbread Competition

Monday November 20 – 27

10 am – 9 pm

Every year the University Place Gingerbread Competition gets bigger and more amazing! Registration opens October 1 at www.universityplaceorem.com/events, and the gingerbread houses will be on display the week of November 20. This year our judges include Mary Crafts from Culinary Crafts, Pete Tidwell aka Pete the Mighty Baker, and Brenda Nibley from GingerGiddy. The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of $1,500.

Light The World Giving Machines

November 22-January 1

10 am – 9 pm

The Light the World Giving Machines are returning for the 4^th year. Choose to support both local and national charities by purchasing a needed item such as toiletries, school supplies, even farm animals through a vending machine.

The Light the World Giving Machines will be located in City Court in the shopping center by Dillard’s entrance, and open during regular shopping center hours.

Santa’s Grand Arrival

Friday November 24

9:30 – 10:30 am

Be the first to welcome Santa as he arrives at University Place in style on a *helicopter! There will be live entertainment and treats (while supplies last) as we wait for Saint Nick to arrive. Santa is scheduled to land around 10 am in the parking lot in front of Tucanos Brazilian Grill.

*Weather permitting

Santa & Friend’s

Saturday November 28, December 5, 12, 19

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Come and meet Santa and some of his closest friends, including superheroes, princesses, cartoons characters, and even some from friends from a galaxy far, far away. Be sure to bring your Christmas list, and cameras for free photos with the friends.

Christmas Carolers

Wednesday November 29, December 6, 13, 20

6:00 – 8:00 pm

While you are holiday shopping at University Place on Wednesday evenings, you will also be treated with the sounds of the holidays by our roaming Christmas carolers.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Wednesday December 13, 14, 15

10 am

Christmas is a busy time for Ms. Claus too, but for three days she has made time to come to University Place to read holiday stories to the kids! She will read a book, lead caroling and crafts and treats will be provided.

You must register for this free event as space is limited. Register at www.universityplaceorem.com/events closer to the event.

Quiet Santa

Monday December 4–8

8 – 11 am

Quiet Santa is returning for the 6^th year at University Place. Santa knows a traditional Santa visit can be overwhelming for some kids, and this is a time for those kids to meet one on one with Santa on their terms before the shopping center opens to the public. It’s estimated one out of 5 kids in Utah experiencing sensory sensitivity, and our Quite Santa hours ensure those kids get a special holiday experience.

Details on appointments to be released on our website closer to the event.

Live Nativity

December 8

6 – 8 pm

University Place is pleased to bring back a live nativity again this year for the 7^th consecutive year. Actors from Mountain View High School will re-enact what the first days could have been like in a stable after Jesus’ birth. Live animals include a camel, and treats will be provided while supplies last.

Lite Brite Nite

December 11

6 -8 pm

Lite Brite Nite includes our giant Lite Brite game and the Christmas Lights that are programmed to glow to the music of a live DJ. Bundle up, and head to The Orchard to enjoy our festive Christmas lights, and giant color changing shapes. Treats will be provided while supplies last.

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

African Heritage festival celebrates Utah African diaspora

Posted on June 6, 2023 by cnguyen

OREM — The third annual African Heritage Festival is returning to University Place in Orem this weekend to showcase a variety of African cultures from over 20 different countries.

The free festival is Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees can enjoy storytelling, music, dance, poetry, art, cultural activities and vendors — ranging from Conolese Cafe and Best of Africa performance group to a “kid’s zone” with free children’s books to take home.

The festival is organized by Ngoma y’Africa Cultural Center, a nonprofit that preserves African cultures and provides a support network for Utah families of African descent. Last year the festival saw about 3,500 attendees and organizers hope to see 5,000 this year.

“The African Heritage festival is an annual celebration that not only gathers members of the African diaspora in Utah, but is also a space and occasion for people to come and experience African culture,” Ngoma y’Africa Executive Director Yvonne Nsabimana said in a video promoting the event.

Read full article here.

African Heritage Festival 2023: A cultural celebration of African diversity

Posted on June 2, 2023 by cnguyen

OREM, UTAH (GOOD THINGS UTAH) — Yvonne Nsabimana and Reginald Maonedzo from the African Heritage Festival joined us on the show to share about the annual cultural celebration coming to Utah county. The festival aims to showcase the richness, traditions, and values of the African continent through an array of captivating elements such as storytelling, music, dance, poetry, cuisine, history, languages, art, and crafts.

The African Heritage Festival hopes to foster cultural and historical awareness, appreciation, and understanding. The festival serves as a platform to promote social support, tolerance, community integration, and cooperation while encouraging social bonding, cohesion, reciprocity, and service.

Set to take place on June 3rd, 2023, from 2-8 pm, The Orchard at University Place in Orem will transform into a vibrant hub of African culture. The event is free for the public to attend, however any donations are greatly appreciated to help cover the costs of the festival. Contributions can be made through Venmo @ngomayafricacc or PayPal paypal.me/ngomayafricacc.

For more information about the festival, visit the website www.culturelearningcenter.org and follow along on social media @ngomayafricacc.

Read full article here.

Orem’s University Place new home to Woodbury Junior Achievement City

Posted on May 5, 2023 by cnguyen

It has been about a six-year dream in the making, but on Thursday the dream became a reality as the ribbon was cut to open the Woodbury Junior Achievement City at University Place in Orem.

The newly constructed Woodbury Junior Achievement City will be bustling with business-savvy students. Built to resemble a real city center with banks, a town hall, restaurants and other businesses that contribute to the local economy, Woodbury JA City is an experiential learning facility that serves Utah’s fifth and eighth graders for JA BizTown and JA Finance Park, respectively, said Whitney Foley, with Junior Achievement of Utah.

“Seeing this come to fruition makes it easier for rural children to come,” Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox said Thursday.

Cox noted she has been a teacher for many years and the Woodbury JA City gives teachers an opportunities they wouldn’t have had, and lifts a little weight off teachers’ shoulders.

Gov. Spencer Cox and his wife have been longtime supporters of the Junior Achievement program, as is former Gov. Gary Herbert.

As part of the pre-ribbon cutting entertainment, the crowd sang happy birthday to Herbert, who turns 76 this weekend. He was handed the baton and directed the Lakeridge Junior High jazz band in a song or two.

“This is a game changer,” said Orem City Council member Jeff Lambson. “I’m excited to learn about it. It is a blessing to our community and students. I want to give thanks to our partners the Wooburys.”

Randy Woodbury, vice chairman of the Woodbury Corp., said he was thrilled to welcome JA City to University Place.

Woodbury saw what was happening at the JA City at the Gateway in Salt Lake City. He said he was intimidated being interviewed by a 10-year-old, but that lead to conversations about University Place. Contracts were signed but then the pandemic hit. A capital campaign was later started and that’s when things fell into place.

“We had the right thing happening, with the right place at the right time,” Woodbury said.

“This is the art of possibility,” added Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Through Junior Achievement’s hands-on learning simulations, students assume the responsibilities of adults as they learn how to work together to create a vibrant community, Foley noted.

“Junior Achievement has almost reached their goal of $8 million, which includes funding from the state of Utah, public and private donations, and the gift-in-kind 10,500-square-foot space in University Place donated by the Woodbury Corp.,” Foley said.

An ongoing campaign is underway to ensure the Woodbury JA City will operate to full capacity in the coming school years, which will allow Junior Achievement to reach two-thirds of Utah’s fifth graders.

State and business leaders attended the grand-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. In addition to Woodbury, Abby Cox, Blair and Herbert, other speakers included Brandon Fugal (chairman of Colliers) and his wife, Kristen; Steve Daly (CEO of Instructure and JA board chair); Vance Checketts (chief operating officer at Built for Teams); and Orem Mayor David Young.

“We’ve dreamed of this exciting day for years,” said Christy Tribe, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Utah. “We believe that children can’t be what they can’t see, and there’s no better place to explore careers and sample life as an adult than JA City. With a waiting list of over 100 schools at our Salt Lake City location, we knew we needed a second location. We’re grateful to the Woodbury Corp. and many others who made this possible. Very soon, we’ll be able to reach two-thirds of Utah’s fifth graders each school year.”

As an advocate for Junior Achievement, Woodbury leads an advisory committee between the Utah Valley Chamber and Junior Achievement of Utah.

“Speaking for the entire Woodbury Corp. family, we welcome JA City to University Place,” he said. “We can’t wait to see thousands of young students experience this amazing facility where they can engage, experience and learn about how communities and the business world works, and hopefully be inspired with possibilities for their own future career paths.”

Between 130 and 150 students will occupy Woodbury JA City five days a week throughout the school year. During the weeks leading up to their visit, students will explore the various careers available, interview for their top choices and attain a specific job in the city.

Once there, they work in teams to operate their businesses for the day, experiencing life as a professional. In a recent Junior Achievement survey of alumni, 56% of them grew up to work in the same field as one of their JA volunteers.

The Orem facility includes eating establishments like Chick-fil-A, the Kirton McConkie law firm, KSL-TV, two banks where actual deposits can be made plus several other sponsoring businesses and a board room.

Read full article here.

WOODBURY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CITY OPENS FOR BUSINESS IN UNIVERSITY PLACE

Posted on May 4, 2023 by cnguyen

WOODBURY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CITY OPENS FOR BUSINESS IN UNIVERSITY PLACE

May 4, 2023 (Salt Lake City, Utah) – A newly constructed Woodbury Junior Achievement City is bustling with business-savvy fifth graders at University Place in Orem. Built to resemble a real city center with banks, a town hall, restaurants and other businesses that contribute to the local economy, Woodbury JA City is an experiential learning facility that serves Utah’s fifth graders and eighth graders for JA BizTown & JA Finance Park respectively. Through Junior Achievement’s hands-on learning simulations, students assume the responsibilities of adults as they learn how to work together to create a vibrant community.

Junior Achievement has almost reached their goal of $8 million, which includes funding from the state of Utah, public and private donations, and the gift-in-kind 10,500 square foot space in University Place donated by the Woodbury Corporation. An on-going campaign is underway to ensure Woodbury JA City will operate to full capacity in the coming school years, which will allow Junior Achievement to reach two-thirds of Utah’s fifth graders.

State and business leaders attended the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. Speakers included Randy Woodbury (Vice Chairman, Woodbury Corporation), First Lady Abby Cox, Curtis Blair (President, Utah Valley Chamber), Brandon & Kristen Fugal (Chairman, Colliers), Steve Daly (CEO, Instructure & JA Board Chair), Vance Checketts (COO, Built for Teams), Orem City Mayor David Young, and Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert.

“We’ve dreamed of this exciting day for years,” said Christy Tribe, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Utah. “We believe that children can’t be what they can’t see, and there’s no better place to explore careers and sample life as an adult than JA City. With a waiting list of over 100 schools at our Salt Lake City location, we knew we needed a second location. We’re grateful to the Woodbury Corporation and many others who made this possible. Very soon, we’ll be able to reach two-thirds of Utah’s fifth graders each school year.”

As an advocate for Junior Achievement, Randy Woodbury leads an advisory committee between the Utah Valley Chamber and Junior Achievement of Utah.

“Speaking for the entire Woodbury Corporation family, we welcome JA City to University Place!,” said Randy Woodbury, vice chairman of Woodbury Corporation. “We can’t wait to see thousands of young students experience this amazing facility where they can engage, experience and learn about how communities and the business world works, and hopefully be inspired with possibilities for their own future career paths.”

Between 130 and 150 students will occupy Woodbury Junior Achievement City five days a week throughout the school year. During the weeks leading up to their visit, students have explored the various careers available, interviewed for their top choices and attained a specific job in the city. Once there, they work in teams to successfully operate their businesses for the day. They experience life as a professional, and most students consider this to be one of their favorite days. In a recent Junior Achievement survey to alumni, 56% of them grew up to work in the same field as one of their JA volunteers.

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Junior Achievement of Utah:

Junior Achievement believes that every child has promise. We give kids from all walks of life an opportunity to expand their vision and realize their potential through practical skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. On average, Junior Achievement of Utah serves over 104,000 students across the state through 8,700 volunteers.

www.ja-utah.org

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Orem’s University Place kicks off summer event schedule

Posted on May 4, 2023 by cnguyen

Thursday, May 4, may be dedicated to “Star Wars” fans, but at University Place in Orem the Force will be sticking around for a grand celebration on Saturday.

The Star Wars Celebration begins at 7 p.m. at the Orchard Park on the north side of the University Place campus. Families and individuals are welcome to come and meet characters from the series. Kids will get to make their own (foam) lightsaber, attend Jedi training and attack a “Death Star” target.

A free screening of “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” will start around 8:30 p.m. A blue milk and popcorn combo will be for sale by University Place’s Chat Chat Boba. The Star Wars Celebration will begin a summer full of free activities at the Orchard including:

Utah County STEM Festival from 5-8 p.m. on June 1. Bring the family to learn about science, technology, engineering and math. There will be hands-on activities and experiments.
Orem Chorale Spring Concert from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on June 2. Enjoy a night of music from Orem’s adult choral group.
African Heritage Festival from 2-8 p.m. on June 3. A yearly tradition at University Place, the African Festival always 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 — Orem Summer Night’s Dream at 7 p.m. on June 7. University Place hosts the storytelling portion of the festival in The Orchard. Bring a blanket or chair and listen to live music and storytelling by Sam Payne.
Family Fun Night: Luau from 7-9 p.m. on June 12. Experience Pacific Island traditions and culture during this month’s Family Fun Night. Food will be available for purchase, lawn games will be available, or just sit back and be entertained by multiple performances.
Guys Night Out from 6-8 p.m. on June 15. An evening of fun for the entire family dedicated to the guys. There will be a mechanical bull, rock wall, axe throwing and more.
Outdoor Movie Nights starting at 8:30 p.m. on June 23, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18. Bring a blanket and/or chair to get your spot. The summer movies include “The Sandlot,” “A Knights Tale,” “The Lion King,” “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” and “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
American Folk Ensemble from 6-8 p.m. on June 24. As part of the Freedom Festival, the American Folk Ensemble (formerly Clog America) will perform American folk style music and dancing.
Outdoor Concerts 6-8 p.m. on June 30, July 14, July 28 and Aug. 11. Every other Friday starting on June 30, local bands sing both popular covers and original music. Bands include Flashback Brothers, 180 North and RALLY.
European Cultural Festival, formerly Renaissance Day, from 6-9 p.m. on July 8. This summer’s European Cultural Festival will celebrate the food and culture from various regions of Europe, knights in full armor and live entertainment.
Family Fun Night: Red, White & Blue from 6-8 p.m. on July 10. Food, fun and free entertainment for the entire family to celebrate America.
Viva Peru Dance Festival from 1-9:30 p.m. on July 15. Come and experience the culture of Peru, with traditional food, dance and crafts. This event is hosted by Viva Peru Dance.
Juniper Market will be held July 22 and Aug. 12. Come and shop for locally made, handcrafted jewelry, art, clothing, baked goods and more.
Pioneer Day Celebration & Fireworks from 5-9:45 p.m. on July 24. There will be live music all evening, vendors, giveaways and friendly competition during a pie eating contest and stick-pull up contest. This year’s performers will be Michael Barrow & the Tourists and party band No Limits. The grand finale is a choreographed firework show with music.
World Folkfest Community Dance from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 1. An extension of the World Folkfest, hosted in neighboring Springville, come and enjoy performing groups from around the world as they perform traditional dances.
Family Fun Night: Retro Night from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 14. For the last Family Fun Night of the 2023 season, bring the family and step back in time with music from the 80s and 90s.
Bolivian Festival from 3-9 p.m. on Aug. 26. 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.

Read full article here.

University Place Announces 2023 Summer Events Schedule

Posted on May 3, 2023 by cnguyen

OREM, Utah (May 2, 2022) – University Place today announced its calendar of free summer activities held at The Orchard, University Place’s outdoor gathering space.

All events are family-centered, and at many you are encouraged to bring your own seating – whether a blanket or chairs. This summer’s events and activities include:

Star Wars Celebration

May 6

7:00 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. “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” will start around 8:30 p.m., don’t forget to bring something to sit down on. A blue milk and popcorn combo will be for sale by University Place’s Chat Chat Boba.

Outdoor Yoga: YogaSix

May 30 – August 29 (excluding July 4 and August 1)

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Bring a mat and enjoy free yoga in the park every Tuesday evening in The Orchard. Instructors from YogaSix will lead participants in yoga flow and sculpting classes.

Utah County STEM Festival – NEW EVENT

June 1

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Bring the family to learn about science, technology, engineering and math. There will be hands-on activities and experiments for everyone. Participants include the Utah Astronomy Women, STEM Action Center, Craft Lake City STEM Labs, UVU, BYU, UTA, UCAS and more.

Orem Chorale Spring Concert

June 2

6:30 -7:30 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.

African Heritage Festival

June 3

2:00 – 8:00 p.m.

A yearly tradition at University Place, the African Festival always 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: Orem Summer Night’s Dream

June 7
7:00 p.m.

Summer in Orem always starts with the Oremfest! We are pleased the beloved storytelling portion of the festival will once again be held at University Place outside in The Orchard. Bring a blanket or chair and listen to live music and storytelling by Sam Payne.

Family Fun Night: Luau

June 12

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Experience Pacific Island traditions and culture during this month’s Family Fun Night. Ethnic food will be available for purchase, lawn games will be available, or just sit back and be entertained with a variety of performances, including the always popular fire dancers! Family Fun Nights are themed monthly events scheduled once a month during June, July and August.

Guys Night Out

June 15

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

An evening of fun for the entire family dedicated to the guys! Come join us for some adventures with your favorite guy and bring the family! There will be a mechanical bull, rock wall, axe throwing and more.

Outdoor Movie Nights

June 23, July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18

8:30 p.m.

Bring a blanket and/or chair to get your spot – and free popcorn while supplies last – for the night’s outdoor movie. This summer movies include “The Sandlot”, “A Knights Tale”, “The Lion King”, “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” and “Sonic the Hedgehog”. A fan favorite summer event, the park will open at 8:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at dusk (around 9:00 p.m.).

American Folk Ensemble – NEW GROUP
June 24

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

As part of the Freedom Festival, the American Folk Ensemble (formerly Clog America) will perform American folk style music and dancing – including clogging 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.

Outdoor Concerts

June 30, July 14 & 28, August 11

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Every other Friday starting on June 30, come and hear your favorite local bands sing popular songs we all know and love, and perform original music. Bands include Flashback Brothers, 180 North and RALLY. There will also be activities going on, food available for purchase and raffle prizes.

European Cultural Festival – Formerly Renaissance Day
July 8
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

This summer’s European Cultural Festival will celebrate the food and culture from various regions of Europe, knights in full armor and live entertainment! Returning for the 5^th year, this event was formerly called Renaissance Day.

Family Fun Night: Red, White & Blue

July 10

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Bring the family and celebrate all things America with us! There will be food, fun and free entertainment for the entire family!

Viva Peru Dance Festival – NEW EVENT

July 15

1:00 – 9:30 p.m.

This year we are excited to welcome for the first time the Viva Pera Dance Festival. Come and experience the culture of Peru, with traditional food, dance and crafts. This event is hosted by Viva Peru Dance.

Juniper Market – NEW EVENTS

July 22, August 12

Another new event to University Place, we are proud to welcome Juniper Market. Come and shop for locally made, handcrafted jewelry, art, clothing, baked goods and more.

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

Our biggest event of the year! Come and celebrate Utah’s heritage during Pioneer Day at University Place. There will be live music all evening, vendors, giveaways, and some friendly competition during a pie eating contest and stick-pull up contest. This year’s performers will be Michael Barrow & the Tourists and party band No Limits. Willy the wolverine from UVU will be our special guest host. The grand finale is 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 – NEW EVENT

August 1

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

And extension of the World Folkfest hosted in neighboring Springville, come and enjoy performing 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!

Family Fun Night: Retro Night

August 14

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For the last Family Fun Night of the 2023 season, bring the family and step back in time to the 80’s and 90’s! The boom box will be turned up to the greatest hits from those decades, along with activities for the family.

Bolivian Festival

August 26

3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

We are thrilled to welcome the Bolivian Festival back for the third year! 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

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

Win a year of free chicken wings at restaurant grand opening

Posted on April 28, 2023 by cnguyen

OREM, Utah — To commemorate the grand opening of another location in Utah, one restaurant is offering free chicken wings for a year to certain wing superfans.

The first 100 people in line at the new Buffalo Wild Wings opening in Orem will win the grand prize and have all their chicken wing cravings fulfilled (at least, for one year).

To secure a place in line, go to the new location at 575 E University Parkway, Suite B28.

The grand opening will be hosted on Monday, May 1, but who knows how long you’ll need to wait in line to get one of the coveted 100 prizes.

Regular hours will be Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.—1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.—12 a.m.

Known for its wings and sporty atmosphere, BWW hopes to attract sports fans with stadium-like A/V technologies with wall-to-wall LED modular screens to watch games in style.

“Buffalo Wild Wings is all about creating legendary experiences between friends, and we want this restaurant to continue that mission by providing the greatest of all time, in every aspect,” said John Bowie, President, Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings is the largest sports bar in the world with 1,300 locations in eight global markets.

Read full article here.

New Buffalo Wild Wings location opens in Orem

Posted on April 28, 2023 by cnguyen

OREM, Utah (ABC4) – Orem fans of wings will now have a Buffalo Wild Wings a little closer to home with a new location opening at the start of May. Wing lovers will even have a chance to snag free wings for a year.

The new Buffalo Wild Wings will officially open its doors on Monday, May 1, and will be located at 575 East University Parkway, right between Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University. The location will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

As part of its opening week for the new location, Buffalo Wild Wings will be giving the first 100 people in line free wings for a year.

The Orem location will be the 11th Utah Buffalo Wild Wings, with other locations in St. Geoge, Lehi, Salt Lake City, Sandy, and Layton. Buffalo Wild Wings reportedly has over 1,300 restaurants worldwide.

The new location will feature a bar and a dining room as well as two sets of LED modular TV screens for sports and entertainment, according to the press release. The company said in a statement that the location will also feature a “B-Dubs After Dark” lineup starting at 9 p.m. that includes bar food specials.

Read full article here.