Flowers By Kathy

Classic, symphonic music meets jazz, Broadway, and even Freddie Mercury with this very accessible set of performances that are set to electrify the Deer Valley Snow Park Amphitheater during its annual Deer Valley Music Festival. At this festival, the music of the Eagles and Queen get the classical treatment, while jazz trumpeter Chris Botti sits in with the Utah Symphony, just to mention a few of the upcoming attractions. Beginning in early July with a patriotic performance and running through early August, every one of these installments in the series is not to be missed.

Considered by many to be a "crown jewel" of national parks, the Sugar House Park offers a chance to literally take a deep breath and soothe your senses from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Opportunities to commune with nature are everywhere throughout the various recreation trails and picturesque scenery of the park.

Explore the cultural diversity of nations around the globe at the International Peace Gardens at Jordan Park. The outdoor gardens effectively represent twenty-six countries through their native plants, garden architecture, and statues of world peace leaders associated with that particular nation. The Peace Garden was created as a citizenship project to promote peace and understanding in the international community.