Welcome 2019 in Style
Ogden Downtown Alliance to Host Elegant Soiree at Historic Union Station
December 31st – Ogden, Utah. Ogden Downtown Alliance Presents Ogden's Inaugural New Year’s Eve at Union Station! Join in celebration as we say farewell to 2018 and hello to 2019 with this formal, black tie soiree set in the stunning historic backdrop of Ogden Union Station on December 31st from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Gather with friends, family and community to indulge in an exclusive night of dancing, drinks, history, resolutions and more.
Enjoy a cocktail hour, catered hors d'oeuvres by Specialized Catering & Events, and live music with Ginger Bess and Nicholas Maughan in the Grand Lobby prior to an exclusive stroll through the Utah State Railroad Museum. Then dance the night - and 2018 - away in the Browning Theater with live music by the Diamond Empire Band, finally ringing in 2019 with a champagne toast!
In 2019 Ogden will be celebrating the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Golden Spike Ceremony through a series of events and activities paying tribute to the Transcontinental Railroad legacy and its historical impact on our beautiful city. This soiree acts as a kickoff event for all the festivities to come. For more 150th Celebration events and information, visit GoldenSpike2019.com.
“Ogden is a community that loves its heritage” says Holly Andrew, Museum and Education Manager for Ogden Union Station, “having events like this are instrumental in remembering our roots and creating a sense of pride in place. The Sesquicentennial Celebration reflects not only the Golden Spike, but also the families who came to Ogden as immigrants during the transcontinental railroad.”
$60 admission tickets include an exclusive stroll through Utah State Railroad Museum, Catered hors d'oeuvres and deserts, hosted beer and wine, live music and a champagne toast to ring in 2019. A cash bar will be available for additional beverages and specialty cocktails. Tickets can be purchased through the New Year’s Eve at Union Station Facebook event page. For more details, follow Ogden Downtown on Facebook and Instagram.
New Years Eve at Union Station
Monday, December 31st
8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Ogden Union Station
Must be 21+ to attend this event
Thank you to our incredible sponsors; Weber State University, Coca-Cola, Ogden City Government, Standard-Examiner, Pepsi, McKay-Dee Hospital, Golden Beverage Company and Wasatch Distributing Company.
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New Year’s Eve at Union Station is produced and managed by the Ogden Downtown Alliance.
About Ogden Downtown Alliance
Recently awarded 2018 Best of State in Community Development, the Ogden Downtown Alliance is a 501(c)(3) committed to increasing economic vitality and community vibrancy throughout Ogden’s Central Business District. We support local commerce through placemaking, destination marketing, focused community programming and events. We create and promote a dynamic epicenter for arts, entertainment, and cultural experiences in Ogden’s downtown.
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Christmas is just 20 days away, and parents all over the country have been shopping and researching the best present to get their kids. While some of your readers’ shopping may be done already, there’s still time to grab those last-minute gifts or inspire ideas for those who aren't sure what to get.
The rest of the month is only going to go by faster, so we made a list of the most popular toy in each state to give parents and loved ones ideas for gifts. All the info you’ll need to cover this information is below.
The most popular toy in Utah is Lego Minecraft!
What: Reviews.org released their list of the most popular toy in each state this holiday season on December 3rd, 2018.
Where: The full report with information for each state can be found here: https://www.reviews.org/trends/states-favorite-christmas-toy/. You can find the digital assets of our map in our Google Drive here.
How: Our data team looked at the toys people are shopping for most according to Google Shopping data from the last three months. After compiling a list of toys, we then analyzed that data with Google Trends to determine the most popular toy in each state.
Highlights from the report:
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