Free R.E.M. tribute concert in Provo Friday
Plus Glen Ray's opening weekend, Snow White in Orem, and BYU's 28-17 win.
Good morning, Happy Valley.
Friday's Rooftop Concert closes the season with the Madison Arm All-Stars playing R.E.M. songs at Nu Skin Plaza. Gates open at six, music starts at seven, and admission is free.
For tonight, Provo Library has trivia and Saratoga Springs has its farmers market. Later in the week, you can walk a corn maze, see Snow White in Orem, or take a blanket to an outdoor movie in American Fork.
📍 30 seconds in the valley⏱️ 8 min read
- 🎸Hear R.E.M. songs downtown Friday
- 🌽Plan Glen Ray's opening weekend
- 🩰Choose a Snow White performance
⭐ The Big One
Our Friday pick Hear R.E.M. songs at the free Rooftop finale
The Madison Arm All-Stars perform the songs of R.E.M. at Nu Skin Plaza Friday. Debra Fotheringham is also on the bill for the Rooftop Concert Series' final show of 2026. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.
Our take
We'd use the hour between gates and music to meet friends downtown, then stay for the R.E.M. set. You can bring the whole family without buying concert tickets.⚠️ Heads up: The Madison Arm All-Stars are performing R.E.M. songs. R.E.M. itself is not appearing.
free live musicall ages
📰 Around the Valley
Old Provo Channel piers still need their trail connections
Crews have finished extra stability work on three fishing platforms along the Old Provo Channel. The entrances still need to connect to the trail after Utah County repaves it. Two non-motorized boat ramps are functional, but their edges and trail connections also need finishing work this fall.
Timpanogos Elementary rebuild moves toward a December bid
The former Dixon Middle School came down in August. Provo City School District plans to seek construction bids in December for a replacement Timpanogos Elementary on that site, with groundbreaking planned for February 2027. The move would give the elementary more room and move its students away from busy 500 West.
📅 This Week
Easy Monday plan Take a team to Provo Library trivia tonight
Provo Library hosts an hour of general-knowledge trivia in the Nelson Attic tonight. Bring five to eight friends, or arrive on your own and join a group there.
Our take
This works when your friends can spare an hour on a Monday. You don't need to assemble a full team before coming.⚠️ Heads up: Seating is first come, first served. Groups larger than eight will be split.
free adultstrivia
Go before dark Glen Ray's opens Friday, with an earlier closing time
Glen Ray's starts its Spanish Fork season Friday with a three-part corn maze, a scavenger hunt, farm animals and giant slides. Regular farm activities come with admission. You can enter the U-pick pumpkin patch, but pumpkins cost extra.
Our take
Pick Saturday before dark if you want time for the maze and the farm activities. The opening-weekend closing time is nine, so don't plan around the usual 11pm finish.⚠️ Heads up: Field of Fright does not open until Sep 25. This weekend is for the regular farm attractions.
moderate corn mazefamilies
Pick the right performance Choose a Snow White ballet performance in Orem
Utah Metropolitan Ballet brings its full-length Snow White to the Noorda Center Friday and Saturday. Saturday's 10am performance is sensory-friendly, with a separate sign-up for families affected by autism.
Our take
We'd choose Saturday at two for children who won't enjoy a late finish. The company also advertises code UMBFAMILY40 for 40% off up to four tickets per family.⚠️ Heads up: The sensory-friendly show uses its own sign-up. Student rush is $16 plus a small box-office fee with valid student ID, on the performance day.
moderate balletfamilies
Bring a blanket Watch The Boys in the Boat at Hunter Park
American Fork screens The Boys in the Boat outdoors Friday. Bring your own blanket or chairs and snacks to Hunter Park for the rowing film.
Our take
Choose this over a concert if you'd rather settle into a chair for the evening. Pack the snacks at home and bring a layer for after sunset.⚠️ Heads up: The city starts the movie when the screen is dark enough to see. Eight is an estimate, not a fixed start.
free outdoor movielow-cost night
🏟️ The Scoreboard
BYU football beats Arizona 28-17
BYU beat Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday to reach 2-0 and win its Big 12 opener. The Cougars travel to Fort Collins this weekend for their first road game against Colorado State.
UVU men's soccer wins 2-1 at ranked Marshall
Utah Valley won at No. 20/12 Marshall Friday for the program's first road victory over a ranked opponent. Adem Arous scored his first NCAA goal, and goalkeeper Kolby Sessions made five saves. The Wolverines remain unbeaten at 4-0-1.
🍴 Eat & Drink
Save with advance tickets Buy Taste of Orem food tickets before Friday night
Taste of Orem runs Saturday at City Center Park. You can watch the performances without a ticket; food samples require paper tickets. Each sample costs one to five tickets, and booths cannot take cash, cards or Venmo for food.
Our take
Buy a 20-ticket sheet before Friday ends if you plan to eat. That saves four dollars over Saturday's price. Walk the booths before spending the whole sheet at your first stop.⚠️ Heads up: Tickets are nonrefundable. Collect online orders at the park info booth on Saturday.
moderate food samplinglocal restaurants
💡 Hidden Gem
Open until eight midweek Visit Hutchings Museum after work Wednesday
Hutchings Museum in downtown Lehi stays open until 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Its exhibits include fossils, rocks and minerals, a pioneer cabin, and Lehi history.
Our take
Use the later Wednesday hours for a museum visit after school or work. We'd start with the fossils, then leave time for the Lehi history exhibits.⚠️ Heads up: Closed Mondays and Sundays. This is a midweek option, not a stop for today.
budget local historyfossils
🎟️ Also Happening
🥖 Saratoga Springs Farmers Market is tonight
Shop Neptune Park, 452 W 400 N, Monday from 5-9pm. Jam Wizard is scheduled to sell there tonight.
🪶 Native Nations Festival runs Saturday in Orem
University Place hosts performances, educational booths and crafts from 3-6pm at The Orchard, 575 E University Pkwy. Fry bread is for sale; craft supplies are limited.
🎸 Sundance pairs Saturday shopping with live music
The free Harvest Mini Market starts its season Sep 19. Branson Anderson plays noon-2pm and Christian Jones follows from 2-4pm at Sundance Resort, 8841 N Alpine Loop Rd.
The Debate
📰 Valley News
About 2,000 volunteers worked on 85 Valley projects
United Way's Day of Caring brought about 2,000 volunteers to 67 locations Thursday. Teams worked on 85 projects across communities including Santaquin, Lehi and Eagle Mountain. Volunteers cleared weeds at a playground, and Rock Canyon Elementary students welcomed a team with a school assembly.
Hobble Creek Business Park changes owners
Newport National Corporation has acquired the 31.6-acre Hobble Creek Business Park. The Springville property has about 260,000 square feet across three buildings, with 98% of the space leased. The buyer plans two more buildings totaling about 140,000 square feet, followed by another 90,000 square feet within two years.
💙 Good Neighbor
Food & Care needs coats and sleeping bags
Food & Care Coalition's current list includes large sleeping bags, L and XL coats, backpacks and new underwear. Drop items at the east entrance past the gate at 299 E 900 S in Provo. Weekday donation hours are 9am-5pm.
Ask about donating →Tonight's trivia starts at seven. If Saturday's Taste of Orem is on your calendar, buy the food tickets by Friday night for the lower price.
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