Updates for government notices, Things to do, Artists, General things

Utah’s largest Pioneer Day celebration, Flavors of Utah

 kicks off quality time in the kitchen  

 

Flavors of Utah partners participate in a cooking demonstration hosted by Harmons

 

 

WHAT: Flavors of Utah cooking demonstration

 

WHO: Flavors of Utah partners (members from Harmons, Associated Food Stores, Zions Bank, Utah Food Industry Association and government officials) including Zions Bank Chairman Harris Simmons, Sharon Lee (wife of Utah Sen. Mike Lee), and Ian Richins of Woods Cross UT who recently participated on Food Network’s show Chopped Junior, with cooking instruction led by Harmons’ chefs Casey Bowthorpe and Evan Francois.

 

WHY: Flavors of Utah, an annual Pioneer Day event shares the best Utah products and services on a national stage. The local-themed cooking demonstration sponsored by Harmon’s showcases a collaboration reflective of Utah food traditions, business and artisan foods, recognizing Utah’s quality products and the beehive state’s industrial spirit. The cooking demonstration will be followed with a Utah State Capitol send-off July 19 and national tasting celebration July 25 in Washington D.C.

 

WHEN: Friday, July 12, 11:30 a.m.

 

WHERE: Harmons City Creek, second floor (135 E. 100 S. Salt Lake City)

 

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: With instruction from Harmons’ chefs, Flavors of Utah partners will be cooking the same meal which will be served to all Republican senators in Washington D.C. on July 25 made of Utah products (action shots will be available.) Representatives from featured companies will also be on-site for interviews, photos and video opportunities.

 

FLAVORS OF UTAH: Flavors of Utah is an annual event that takes place in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. that highlights Utah business and products on a national stage. Hosted by Senator Lee and the Utah Congressional Delegation, Associated Food Stores, Utah Food Industry Association and Zion’s Bank with over 20 local Utah food vendors, Flavors of Utah captures the incredible artisan craftsmanship and the spirit of the beehive state’s ingenuity: going the extra mile to humbly deliver the best products in the country. 2019 vendors include: Heber Valley Cheese, Lower Foods, Taffy Town, Gusto Brazil, Creminelli Fine Meats, Mtn Ops, Pepperlane, Julieann Caramels, Madbrook donuts, Kodiak Cakes, Houwelings Tomatoes, Squatters, Apple Beer, Beehive Cheese, Chef Shamy Butter, USU Aggie Ice Cream, Sweet Candy Company, Butcher’s Bunches, Rocky Mountain Pies, Utah’s Own with support from Harmon’s, Lifetime, Utah’s Credit Unions, Walmart, Ski Utah, and the Utah Office of Tourism.

 

 

ABOUT ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES: Associated Food Stores is an independent retailer-owned warehouse based in Salt Lake City, Utah, which provides complete warehouse facilities and services to over 400 grocers throughout the Intermountain West. To learn more about Associated Food Stores or to find a retailer near you, visit www.afstores.com.

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The Statistics

Announce New Album

The Robson Street Hymns

Out September 6th, 2019

 

Available for Pre-Save: http://bit.ly/2LJIXln

Latest Single "Sparks In The Night"

Out Now: youtu.be/h7iUfNM4xms

 

 

Prince George, BC, Canada - July 11, 2019 - Indie rock duo The Statistics is thrilled to announce their new album, The Robson Street Hymns. Produced by Elisa Pansaeng, The Robson Street Hymns is set to be released on September 6th, 2019. To pre-save the album, please visit: http://bit.ly/2LJIXln.

 

On the new album, Darby Yule shares: "I wrote the Robson Street Hymns about a time of great change in my life. I had just moved from a small town to a big city then right back again. I think this is an album for anyone who is a hopeless romantic or dreamer and is still trying to find their place."

 

Born in an industry town, 800 kilometres from anything, The Statistics created their own unique style of Americana-Indie Rock. Comprised of Darby and Erin Yule, these two brothers accomplished more in 5 years through pure-grit and a love for the craft than most do in a lifetime. True singer-songwriter personalities mixed with an early love for punk rock helped Darby and Erin create a style that they can truly say is their own.

 

The Statistics started their journey with the release of their first EP Haunts (produced by Paul Boechler), to a sold-out crowd in a church basement with a blown out PA system. Being the restless hearts that they were, the Yule boys started expanding out of their home-town of Prince George, BC and playing road shows, as well as opening for bands such as Bend Sinister, Birds of Bellwoods, Kingsfoil, and Illscarlett.

 

By the time they released their single "Jealous Heart" (produced by Elisa Pangsaeng) in 2016, they were doing full tours and headlining festivals such as UBC Goosehunt Festival, Canadian Music Week, and Parks Alive!.

 

In November 2016, they released their country inspired, regretful single "Old Habits feat. Amy Kirkpatrick" (produced by Elisa Pangsaeng. They were also nominated for "Best Out of Province Act" at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. They finished the year with placing in Semi-Finals at Indie Week Toronto's "Best in Fest" award.

 

In the spring of 2017, The Statistics went back into studio to start recording their new record The Robson Street Hymns. Produced by Elisa Pangsaeng and The Statistics, the album features an all-star line up of members from Said the Whale, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Colin James, and Wide Mouth Mason. Though it has taken over a year to release, The Statistics first single off the new album, "True North," reached 40,000 streams in the first month and 86,000 streams to date. In late, 2018 The Statistics teamed up with Redwoods and The Fallaways to co-headline the popular WTF Tour across British Columbia.

 

The Statistics are eagerly preparing to share their new album, The Robson Street Hymns, out September 6, 2019. To pre-save the album, please visit: http://bit.ly/2LJIXln.

 

For More Information, please visit:

Website: www.thestatistics.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/statisticsband

Twitter: www.twitter.com/statisticsband

Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_statistics

 

The Robson Street Hymns Tracklisting:

1. Maryanne

2. True North

3. Turn Up The Radio

4. Sparks In The Night

5. Girls My Age

6. Rainy City

7. Run Run Run

 

Upcoming Tour Dates:

August 8 - Seattle, WA @ Funhouse

October 12 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Distilling

October 18 - Washington, DC @ Seasons and Sessions

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Thank you!

Terry

 

Excuses, Excuses. 5 Ways To Stop Making Them And Take Charge Of Your Life

Everyone makes excuses on occasion.

Late for work? “The traffic was killer.” Passed over for a promotion? “It’s office politics.”

But to be successful – in a career or in life in general – people need to put aside their reliance on excuses and instead strive for an excuse-free life, says John Collopy, a successful businessman and author of the book The Reward of Knowing (www.johncollopy.com).

“Excuses may make us feel better about what does or does not happen to us, but they never help us move closer to our goals,” Collopy says. “Just the opposite, in fact. Excuses hold us back. They make us stagnate.”

Collopy knows something about how seductive excuses can be – and also about making the most of opportunities life sends your way. He overcame a troubled youth and an addiction to alcohol on the way to achieving extraordinary success as a real estate broker. Now he is dedicated to helping others take the right steps to achieve their dreams, a theme he explores in his book.

“There are plenty of things in life you can’t control,” Collopy says. “Where you’re born. The family you’re born into. The opportunities you’re given.” 

Ultimately, though, as your life unfolds, how you handle each situation you face remains up to you.

“I’ve had plenty of failures,” Collopy says. “I’ve had business failures, relationship failures, legal failures and moral failures. But do you know whose fault every one of those failures was? Mine. It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t because I was cheated by someone, or because of any other bad break I had along the way. It was me.”

To move past making excuses and to learn to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves, Collopy says people should:

• Look forward. People often use past mistakes to justify current failures, but that’s a bad habit to get caught up in, Collopy says. “Certainly, it’s important to learn from the past, but then your focus needs to be on moving forward,” he says.
• Be conscious of your “fallback” excuses. People often have “fallback” excuses, which serve as their go-to rationalizations for when things go wrong. They might say: “I don’t have enough time” or “I don’t have enough money” or “I’m too old (or young) to do that.” The key is to put aside those excuses and seek solutions, Collopy says. “You need to be aware of what your fallback excuses are,” he says. “Then you need to ask yourself how to move beyond them.”
• Have confidence. “It can be scary to take the leap and claim an opportunity that’s outside of your comfort zone,” Collopy says, “but the more you do it, the more your confidence will grow.”
• Decide what you really want in life. Sometimes it’s easier to see opportunities when you’re looking for them, Collopy says. “For example, if you’ve relegated yourself to staying in an unsatisfying career,” he says, “you’re less likely to see opportunities for change.” But make sure your goals are clear, he says, so you can take actionable steps toward achieving them. 
• Stop comparing yourself to others. There’s no need to dwell on how your accomplishments measure up to others, Collopy says. “That does nothing more than give you fodder for disappointment – and give you an excuse to come up with more excuses,” he says.

“Overcoming the urge to make excuses is almost like beating an addiction, and it can be just as powerful, “ Collopy says. “If you want to live your best life, you’ve got to start by believing you can and stop telling yourself all the reasons you can’t.”

About John Collopy

John Collopy, author of the book The Reward of Knowing, is the owner and broker of RE/MAX Results and its 38 offices across Minnesota and Wisconsin.  With annual sales of more than $5.3 billion, RE/MAX Results is now one of the largest RE/MAX franchises in the world.  Collopy lives in Minnesota with his wife and children.

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NEVER LOVED

Releases New Music Video

 "Where Do I Go From Here?"

 

Debut EP Available for Purchase Here

"The Florida [three piece] knows how to turn a sneering vocal hook and a parade of 

power chords into a thumping chorus." - Billboard

 

"...the trio dive into the hills and valleys of a modern relationship

through jamming guitar and gritty vocals." - Alternative Press

 

"With their debut EP...the band is making their mark as passionate, skilled songwriters that 

work together as a cohesive unit that is truly impressive." - Substream Magazine

 

July 11, 2019 - Florida - Just months after the release of their debut self-titled EP, Florida alternative rock band Never Loved has returned with a brand new single. Fans can check out the music video for "Where Do I Go From Here?" now, here.

 

"This song centers around a question I often ask myself: 'Ok, what now?'" shares lead singer Camm Knopp. "When I wrote this song, I was in the waiting phase of the hurry up and wait game that's a part of life. Sometimes life moves at a crazy pace and everything feels like it's on track. Then there are times I find myself waiting around wondering what's next, ultimately becoming bored and a little anxious as time goes on."

 

He continues: "The lesson I've grown to learn is that there will always be these phases in life. The key is to embrace the downtime, make the most of every situation, and most importantly, to just take a deep breath and trust the process."

 

Never Loved will be hitting the road with Sleep On It, Like Pacific, and Homesafe later this month. The tour kicks off on July 18th in Detroit, with stops in Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. For a full list of upcoming dates, please see below or visit www.neverlovedmusic.com.

 

Hailing from the sunny shores of South Florida comes the alt-rock trio, Never Loved. With electrifying choruses & loud, gritty guitars, this three piece powerhouse is guaranteed to spark your inner adolescence.

 

Last year Never Loved signed with Equal Vision Records. The announcement came alongside the premiere of the band's first ever single, "Dead Inside," via Billboard. Since then, the band was also named one of Billboard's "Artists to Watch: 17 Alternative & Indie Breakouts For 2019," in addition to being featured on Alternative Press, Hot Topic, Substream Magazine, and more.

 

Never Loved is charging up your 2019 with new music, produced by multi-platinum producer, Matt Squire. The band's debut EP Never Loved is out now and can be purchased at neverloved.lnk.to/ep.

 

For More Information, please visit:

Website: www.neverlovedmusic.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/neverlovedmusic

Twitter: www.twitter.com/neverlovedmusic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/neverlovedmusic

 

Upcoming Tour Dates w/Sleep On It & Like Pacific

July 18 - Detroit, MI @ Pike Room

July 19 - Lakewood, OH @ Mahall's

July 20 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

July 21 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome

July 23 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose

July 25 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland

July 26 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Brew

July 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry

July 29 - Boston, MA @ Middle East Upstairs

July 30 - Montreal, QC @ Le Ministere

July 31 - Ottawa, ON @ 27 Club

August 2 - Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar

August 3 - London, ON @ Call The Office

August 4 - Erie, PA @ The Ballet Haus **

August 5 - Fayetteville, NC @ The Drunk Horse Pub **

November 16 - Brandon, FL @ Hopefest **

 

** - Never Loved Only