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Summit in 60 is brought to you each week by County Reporter Angelique McNaughton and Engagement Editor Kira Hoffelmeyer.

Here’s what we’re talking about this week:

• Summit County will review another hotel project
• Fireworks lovers might have something to celebrate about
• Talk of a potential tax hike

In your Summit Sneak Peak…

Summit County Council members have been urged to make a decision on whether or not to impose a tax hike before June 30. As of Friday morning, it was unclear whether they will address the topic at the June 27 meeting or table the discussion until later.

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Summit in 60 is brought to you each week by County Reporter Angelique McNaughton and Engagement Editor Kira Hoffelmeyer.

Here’s what we’re talking about this week:

• An application to develop in Promontory gets withdrawn
• Summit Community Power Works merges
• Summit County Recorder to step down

In your Summit Sneak Peak…

Wednesday the Summit County Council considered grant requests. The Summit County Recreation Arts and Parks or RAP Tax committee is recommending the Council award nearly $828,000.

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Summit in 60 is brought to you each week by County Reporter Angelique McNaughton and Engagement Editor Kira Hoffelmeyer.

Watch the above video to learn more about construction in the county, candidates for the State Senate District 26 seat and a possible pedestrian crossing on S.R. 224.

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Throw Shade

The simple crank lift, rotating base, and tilt arm make this sizeable umbrella a cinch to operate. 13’ cantilever Treasure Garden Umbrella valance umbrella in Henna; $1,799

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Christy Sports
3939 Wasatch Blvd. E #16, Salt Lake City
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Preferred Seating

Good luck getting anyone to leave after they’ve ensconced themselves in the ultimate outdoor armchair. Marine grade stainless steel frame Acero Chair upholstered in Sunbrella fabric; $2,529

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Hamilton Park Interiors
174 East Winchester, Murray
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Thrill of the Grill

A side burner heats your secret sauce, control knobs light up for nighttime grilling, and burners are guaranteed to ignite every time. Genesis II LX S-440 propane gas grill in stainless steel; $1,849

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Cool Operator

Sturdy resin is molded into possibly the most beautiful beverage cooler known to man. Tina Frey Designs large Champagne Bucket with leather handles; $380

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416 Main St., Park City
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Set to Impress

Unbreakable, party-friendly dishware makes even potato salad look like five-star cuisine. Crate & Barrel melamine Caprice Medallion salad places; $24.95 for a set of four

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Totes Charming

This shopper’s tote is ideal for carting party gear from kitchen to patio. SB Design Studio Farmer’s Market Tote in Jute with leather handles and waterproof lining; $34

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1745 Bonanza Dr., Park City
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Drinks Trolley

Though not meant for full-time outdoor use, it’s easy to roll this drinks cart outside when entertaining. Flame metal Millino cart with caviar glass; $1,499

[swift-infobox title=”Where to buy it”]San Francisco Design
890 Bonanza Dr., Park City
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This summer menu inspired by local Park City restaurants is the perfect solution for a Friday evening when turning on the oven — or even firing up the grill — is the last thing on your agenda. Start with a refreshing cocktail, follow with a lavish antipasto platter, and finish with a dessert that will have guests yodeling with delight.

The Cocktail

Mountain Deer
(Serves 4)

Ingredients

8 oz. Salt City vodka

24 oz. Fentimans
ginger beer

2 limes, juiced

Directions

Divide the lime juice among four glasses or mugs. Add 3 ice cubes per glass, then pour in vodka and top with ginger beer.

The Entree

Grappa Antipasto
(Serves 4)

Italians might fall into their pasta, but we believe an antipasto platter doesn’t have to “anti” anything, including a hot plate of noodles. Several savory ingredients supplemented with a variety of appetizing bites make a satisfying dinner all on their own; shop for your bounty the day before and there’s literally nothing to fuss over. Feel free to improvise, but this assemblage will please even the hungriest guest and fussiest palate.   

ingredients

1 lb. sliced meats such as spicy pepperoni, prosciutto, and Spanish chorizo

1 ball burrata, left whole (or substitute sliced fresh or smoked mozzarella)

3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, broken into chunks

3 ounces Provolone, cut in cubes

½ cups marinated artichoke hearts, stems trimmed and cut in half

½ cup marinated olives

½ cup fresh figs, quartered

Assorted nuts such as pistachios and toasted walnuts

1 loaf focaccia bread, sliced

directions

Arrange ingredients on a large platter, keeping individual components together while making a pleasing design. Put marinated items (and burrata, if using) in small bowls and place in the middle. Slice bread and serve in a basket on the side.

The Dessert

Mixed Berry Pie (Serves 6 – 8)

Baking a pie in the dog days of summer — not gonna happen. But when berries are in season, you can cheat the process by piling a blend of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries into a store-bought graham cracker piecrust.

Ingredients

4 cups mixed berries, washed and hulled, if necessary

2/3 cup granulated sugar plus extra, depending on berries

3 Tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup water

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 Tablespoons butter

1 prepared graham cracker piecrust

directions

Mash 1 ½ cups of the berries with a fork. In a saucepan on the countertop, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Stir in the mashed fruit and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the mixture is thick. Stir in the lemon juice.

Taste to see if the mix requires more lemon or sugar. Stir in the butter and the remaining berries. Chill until partially thickened, then spoon into the pie crust and chill for at least three hours. Serve with ice cream. 

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Q: If you wanted to become a professional chef, who in Park City would you like as your mentor? 

A: This is a hard one; there are so many great chefs in Park City. My favorites are the inventive chefs that actively seek new or fresh ingredients and make dishes around them. For example, Chef Ryan Williams of Riverhorse made several different dishes using a pepper he hadn’t worked with before, and each was a beautiful plate of food that was delicious. Chef Matt Nelson from Handle Restaurant picked elderberries from his backyard and made a salad with the berry as the star of the dish. The plate was gorgeous, with bright berries and a soft cream sauce, fresh micro greens, and tangy dressing. I love just thinking about it. When you speak with either of these chefs about food, their enthusiasm and creativity for the ingredients is so inspiring that it would be an honor to have them as a mentor.

Q: What quality do you most admire in Park City visitors? 

A: I just love that they are here to enjoy themselves and be entertained. Rarely do you get a grumpy visitor, everyone is just so happy to be here and they want to have a good time. This is why the food tours are so much fun. I say it all the time: Participants of the food tour make the tours enjoyable.

Q: What is one cliché about Park City you’d like to clear up for visitors?

A: This is more of a Utah thing, but the “unavailability of alcohol” is just not true. The specialty cocktails in this town are amazing. Take the restaurant Tupelo, for example. They are making many of their own mixers, including bitters. The taste of the cocktail complements the meal and the entire experience. I also think that the Restaurant Association’s cocktail contest helps everyone to stay fresh with their concoctions.

Q: What is your favorite part of each morning?

A: I love waking up to the birds chirping. It just makes me happy. 

Q: In the 25 years you have lived in Park City, what is the greatest challenge you have seen it overcome? 

A: For sure, the building. We are starting to feel less and less like a small town that says hello to each other and more like a larger city. In order to overcome this we have a pretty tight-knit group on Main Street. It’s fun knowing who’s getting married, who’s having a baby, and just feeling like we are really all part of a village.

Q: What is your favorite bit of Park City trivia from the mining days? 

A: I love thinking about what Main Street was like back then. It was a hard life and good times were hard to come by. I love thinking about the miners coming to Main Street for supplies and being able to talk with people outside the mines. What would they have talked about? What would be the interesting gossip of the day? What would they do to entertain themselves? How would they blow off steam? 

Q: Your food tours incorporate culture, art, and history, and you’ve been a docent. Are you most at home in a restaurant, art gallery,
or museum? 

A: I actually think I’m most at home on Main Street itself. It’s such a dynamic street with so many colors, sounds, and just plain old memories. I love to think of the street as it went through its rough mining past, to the Victorian age, then onto the art deco stage, followed by some rough times after silver profits dried up, the dilapidated buildings, the beautification project of the 1970’s, then the resurgence of Main Street as a vibrant avenue with the Olympics, and now the fun, busy street that is today. 

Q: You are allowed only one kitchen accessory. What would it be? 

A: A chef!

Q: Having been born in Southern California but living in Park City for 25 years, do you feel your happiest friends are skiers or surfers?

A: That’s a toughie. I think that anyone who is passionate about a sport is happiest when they are doing that sport. I’ve been lucky enough to live at both the beach and the mountains and both places attract very similar personalities: outdoor enthusiasts who live for the sport. When I was growing up the excitement in the air when the waves were big is the same excitement here in Park City when it’s a powder day. I really think it’s a tie. 

Q: Do you know anyone in Park City whose favorite walk along Main Street is uphill?

A: I have to say my favorite walk is uphill after a tour. After finishing a tour I love to either power walk to the top of the street, or meander and see all of the people from all over the world chatting, laughing and just enjoying themselves. 

Q: When you imagine Utah,
what is the first color that pops into your head?

A: Vibrant red. This town is so dynamic and fun; it’s the first color to pop into my head. 

Q: In ten words or less, what
motto that hasn’t been used before would you like to see on a Utah license plate? 

A: A beautiful place to visit. Now go home.

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From alpine buttercups to sego lilies, the peak of Park City’s wildflower season runs from mid-July through August. These five hikes, from child-friendly to challenging, will get you up-close-and-personal with the tiniest glories of summer.

Sultan Out and Back, Deer Valley Resort (pictured)

If you like your walks without the distraction of mountain bikers, this hikers-only loop trail is a pretty respite. The walk traverses forest, open hillsides, and an aspen grove before heading into a canyon. You’ll end at a picnic deck, the perfect spot for sustenance with a view.   

Over Easy Neighborhood Trail, Summit
Park

Another hiker-only option, this easy 2.5-mile trail is a kid-friendly out-and-back excursion that’s refreshingly cool in summer. You’ll spot plenty of flora in the shady pine forests and alpine meadows. (Note: A northern portion of the trail is off-limits to dogs.) 

Lofty Lake Loop, Kamas

Bountiful meadows, a trio of alpine lakes, and easy terrain make this 4-mile loop the perfect August expedition. Bring a fishing rod (and license), or just a camera for capturing the Uintas’ wildflowers.

Guardsman Pass, Bonanza Flat

Not long after the snow melts, more serious hikers set out in search of alpine buttercups and the shores of Lackawaxen Lake via 10,420 Peak—named for its elevation. The vistas are worth the steep climb (1,000 feet in three-quarters of a mile.)

Glenwild Loop, Kimball Junction

At 8.5 miles, this sunny trail is a time commitment, but the views are grand, the terrain is easy, and you’ll encounter plenty of rolling sagebrush along with late-summer blooms. There’s also a shorter version for hikers in
a hurry.

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From pancake breakfasts to symphonic evenings, cowboy cookouts to art fairs, summer in Park City is a nearly non-stop celebration of all things fresh-aired and festive.

June 1 – Sept. 16

Mountain Town Music

Various days and times

Mountain Town Music’s summer-long roster of free performances visits the Newpark Amphitheater, Quarry Village, Main Stage at Park Silly Sunday, and the Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series at Deer Valley Resort. For a full listing: mountaintownmusic.org/events.

June 3 – Sept. 23
(weekly on Sundays except August 5, 12, 19)

Park City Silly Sunday Market

Lower Main St.

10 AM – 5 PM

Open-air market and street festival featuring regional arts and crafts, antiques, and fun finds; locally grown produce and gourmet treats; along with free music and performance art.

June 6 – Oct. 31
(weekly on Wednesdays)

Park City Farmers Market

Park City Mountain Resort

12 PM – 5 PM

Fresh produce, artisan breads, arts and crafts—pick up a pint of raspberries, a jar of local honey, or a tub of flowers.

June 16

Savor the Summit

Historic Main Street

6 PM

Park City’s biggest outdoor dinner party invites you to dine right in the middle of Main Street, as the town’s best restaurants showcase their culinary talents.

June 21 – June 23

The Yardbirds

Egyptian Theatre

8 PM

The British band that launched the careers of Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck is credited with creating psychedelic music and giving punk rock its first push. Original drummer Jim McCarty still wields the sticks.

June 23

Olympic Day & Celebration

Utah Olympic Park

Celebrate Olympians, para-Olympians, and the Olympic spirit with a free afternoon full of food, face-painting, bouncy houses, and crafts.

June 29

Last Friday Gallery Stroll

6 PM – 9 PM

On the last Friday of the month the Park City Gallery Association hosts a public event highlighting exhibits and artists. Over 20 galleries participate, and the socializing and light refreshments are free—as well as one-on-ones with the artists.

June 30

Deer Valley Music Festival

Utah Symphony Patriotic Celebration Starring Rachel Potter

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

Dig out those Uncle Sam suspenders for this all-American celebration as “The X-Factor” star Rachel Potter joins the Utah Symphony in a rollicking evening of Broadway, country, and flag-waving favorites.

July 4

4th of July Parade and Celebration

Historic Main Street & City Park

7 AM – Dusk

Starting with a pancake breakfast, this full day of festivities includes a parade featuring over six dozen floats, kids activities, rugby, live music, and refreshments.
The fun concludes with fireworks at dusk.

July 4 – July 7

Annual Oakley Rodeo & 4th of July Celebration

Oakley Rodeo Grounds

8 PM nightly

Fire yourself up for four
rootin’-tootin’ evenings of buckin’ broncos, rodeo
queens, and chaps.

July 6

Artique First Friday

Artique, Kamas

6 PM – 9 PM

In nearby Kamas, the beloved Artique boutique, showcasing local artists (ceramics, glass, woodworking, photography), devotes the first Friday of each month to celebrating one regional talent.

July 6

Deer Valley Music Festival

Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

Bring a blanket and friends young and old for this celebration of  ‘toons—early Disney Studios animations—and tunes—the original scores performed by the Utah Symphony.

July 7

Deer Valley Music Festival

Broadway Hits by Stephen Sondheim & Andrew Lloyd Webber

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

Attention, show-tune lovers: The symphony presents the biggest numbers from some of Broadway’s biggest hits, “Gypsy” to “Phantom.”

July 11

Deer Valley Music Festival

Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

8 PM

Treat yourself to an evening of soaring strings and exotic melodies in a serene setting.

July 13

Deer Valley Music Festival

ABBA The Concert

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30

You can dance, you can jive—along with the rest of the crowd—during this performance starring plenty of boots, hats, ponchos, and the Utah Symphony and Opera.

July 14

Deer Valley Music Festival

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder with the Utah Symphony

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

Groove to bluegrass under the stars as the 15-time Grammy winner and his band join forces with the Utah Symphony.

July 21

Deer Valley Music Festival

Kristin Chenoweth with the Utah Symphony

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

You know her from Broadway (“Wicked”), TV (“Glee”), movies (“RV”), and commercials galore (Old Navy, Royal Caribbean cruises, Asthma and Allergy Foundation). Now get to know her up close and personal.

July 27

Last Friday Gallery Stroll

6 PM – 9 PM

On the last Friday of the month the Park City Gallery Association hosts a public event highlighting exhibits and artists. Over 20 galleries participate, and the socializing and light refreshments are free—as well as one-on-ones with the artists.

July 28

Deer Valley Music Festival

The Music of John Williams

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

The greatest cinematic hits from score master Williams, including “Raiders of the
Lost Ark,” “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars.”

August 3

Deer Valley Music Festival

The ‘70s vs. the ‘80s

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

It’s the battle of questionable musical decades, with symphonic renderings of hits from George Michael, Whitney Houston, and Patty LaBelle.

August 3 – August 5

Kimball Arts Festival

Historic Main Street

Friday 5 – 9 PM;
Saturday 10 AM – 8 PM; Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM

Buy or browse, create, meet the artists, and enjoy a multi-sensory experience at the biggest celebration of visual arts in the mountain west, celebrating its 49th year.

August 3

Artique First Friday

Artique, Kamas

6 PM – 9 PM

In nearby Kamas, the beloved Artique boutique, showcasing local artists (ceramics, glass, woodworking, photography), devotes the first Friday of each month to celebrating one regional talent.

August 4 – 11

Summit County Fair

Coalville

8 AM to 6 PM weekdays; until 10 PM on weekends

The annual weeklong fair features bronco-busters and clowns, beauty pageants and bake-offs, livestock and live entertainment, a carnival midway and fireworks.

August 9

Barn Bash at Blue Sky

Blue Sky Ranch, Coalville

6 PM

The Deer Valley Music Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with a hootenanny featuring cowboys, specialty cocktails, a buffet dinner, country music from Asleep at the Wheel, and a s’mores bar.

August 10

Deer Valley Music Festival

Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Violin Concerto

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

Live cannon fire makes this explosive concert a festival favorite for kids and grownups alike.

August 11

Deer Valley Music Festival

The Utah Symphony Performs the Music of Pink Floyd

Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

7:30 PM

It’s stadium rock like you’ve never experienced. Part I features a full orchestral performance of the album “The Dark Side of the Moon,” followed by hits, including “Another Brick in the Wall.”

August 31 – Sept. 2

Peter Yarrow

Egyptian Theater

Friday & Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 6 PM

The legendary folkster and social justice advocate brings “Puff, the Magic Dragon” and other generation-defining music to the stage.

August 31

Last Friday Gallery Stroll

6 PM – 9 PM

On the last Friday of the month the Park City Gallery Association hosts a public event highlighting exhibits and artists. Over 20 galleries participate, and the socializing and light refreshments are free—as well as one-on-ones with the artists.

Sept. 3

Park City Miners Day

7:30 AM – 6 PM

Here in Park City we celebrate Labor Day a little differently, with a Main Street parade, ever-popular Running of the Balls, a Mucking and Drilling competition, and enough food to fuel the hungriest mountain man.

Sundance Summer Film Series

The 21st anniversary of the Sundance Institute’s Summer Film Series presents classics under the stars all season long. You’re invited to pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy a free screening of a Sundance Film Festival classic under the stars.

Gates open at 7:30 p.m.; movies begin at dusk in the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre. For the 2018 lineup, go to www.redbuttegarden.org/sundance/

Beethoven Festival Park City

The 32nd Summer Season of Utah’s oldest classical music festival returns this season with 19 concerts featuring renowned artists from around the world performing in venues throughout the town. For details, visit http://pcmusicfestival.com.

Big Stars, Bright Nights

The Park City Institute announces that from July 3 through September 2, the 14th season of sizzling outdoor concerts is set to take place at Quinn’s Fields, pending Park City approval.

The 2018 St. Regis
Big Stars, Bright Nights Concerts will include appearances by Texican rockers Los Lonely Boys, eclectic violinist-turned-actress Lucia Micarelli, former Grateful Dead singer-pianist Bruce Hornbsy, and the alt/indie band Wallflowers.
For the full lineup, visit
www.ecclescenter.org/
box-office-info.html.

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Summit in 60 is brought to you each week by County Reporter Angelique McNaughton and Engagement Editor Kira Hoffelmeyer.

Here is what’s on our radar:

• Man is “miraculously” alive after being pinned under an excavator
• Will Summit County see more food trucks?
• Summit County Planning Commission will consider a new housing project

Share your thoughts with us in the comments or email Angelique McNaughton or email Kira Hoffelmeyer.

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