YHO reader Amy has a collection worth talking about: she gathers works of art from the cities she calls home. She’s readying to move to Phoenix, and wants to pick up an SLC token before flying the coop. Amy called on YHO to round up recommendations for affordable artworks that represent the vibe of Salt Lake City in obvious or not-so-obvious ways.

Let’s put our heads together on this one. Any leads for Amy? Post them below!

Come one, come all, to two delicious weekends of crafty goodness from the local community. The Oh Sweet Sadie art and gift boutique-o-rama is poppin’ off this weekend in Suncrest, and next weekend in South Jordan. From homespun aprons to designer jeans—and let’s not forget the homebaked goodies—Oh Sweet Sadie promises a variety of shopping (and tasting) options. Visit the Oh Sweet Sadie site to download a map. You could get lost in all this good stuff.

{Yo’ Sweetness}

Oh Sweet Sadie Art & Gift Show
September 19 and 20, 15625 Winged Trace Court, Suncrest in Draper
September 26 and 27, 10361 Zig Zag Road, Daybreak in South Jordan
www.ohsweetsadie.com

{Doorprize} Our Sadie-licious friends want to treat one happy shopper to a $75 Oh Sweet Sadie gift pack, complete with: Cute get-it-done notepads from Jot It Down; custom-made halter dress or top from Bugs-n-Bees, and a hand-appliqued boy’s tee plus $20 in bows from the Oh Sweet Sadie shop. We know you wanna win, so leave one comment on this post before midnight on Friday, Sept. 19. Hurry up, up, up.

One of the looks we love most for fall is the layered one. This season, don’t be afraid to throw a nice fitted tee ‘neath that streamlined strapless number you’ve been achin’ to buy. (We’re not kiddin’.) The look is fresh and modern and—maybe best of all—comfortable. Add necklaces for extra fun, though the waterfall effect on this LBD might be calling for bracelets instead.

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YHO reader Camille and Mr. Mistoffelees have a date for tomorrow night when kitties litter the stage at Capitol Theatre. Or, maybe she’ll bring her husband Micah instead. Camille, send an e-mail to ali@yourheartout.com at your earliest convenience to learn how to secure your tickets.

Don’t forget to get your tickets to CATS right here, right now. The show’s only on through the 21st!

By Liz Stanley and Ali Anderson Smith

This week’s picks from the local gently-used market:

It’s almost the weekend and the weather is supposed to be dreamy. Here are a few things you might wanna pencil in, or at least make note of:

Art in Bloom: Remember to hit up the Garden of Art extravaganza this Friday and Saturday in one of Salt Lake’s quaint neighborhoods. Could be your chance to load up on unique birthday gifts for fall, or simply spend time with your lady friends. Details here and here.

Shop Outside: Cute little Abode puts on its vintage-centric Outdoor Market this Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. This time, they’ve got 10 new vendors on this list touting furniture, jewlery and garden decor. More info here.

Picky Picky: Apple-picking season has arrived. Head to historic Huber Grove at Wasatch Mountain State Park for its second-ever Apple Harvest where you can sample mountain-fresh apples, and take home your picks at $3 per bag. Learn more here; call first to confirm dates.

Feeling Chili: The grandiose Great Salt Lake Chili Affair goes down on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. At $35 per individual, the largest fundraising event for the Road Home Shelter includes brews and stews from Bangkok Thai, Blueboar Inn, The New Yorker and Red Iguana. Click here for more info.

In Mmmusic: Tune-makers heading through the Beehive State this week include TV on the Radio, CSS, Tilly and the Wall and Ra Ra Riot. We think that makes a ra-ra-righteous handful of good options. Catch the deets via Lacey’s Music Guide.

And any yoga-holics in the audience might be happy to know that a new Lululemon location was spotted and slated for Park City, Utah. Remember, you can also get your Lululemon on at Intermountain Pilates in Midvale and Park City Yoga Center in Park City.

What else will you be heading out and into this week? Feel free to share your plans, ideas, thoughts below….

It’s become clear over the last few years that scrapbooking can definitely be hip to the hop, despite opinions formed during the ’90s, primarily.

Nowadays, they’re making the preserving-memories hobby as fab as possible. As Utahns, we’re all privy to the knowledge that scrapbooking is a bada-boom-bada-bing industry, but Orem duo Bam Pop, comprised of JJ and Jen, is making the hobby cooler than ever.

Your husband will want in on the fun, with illustrations of robots, monsters and ninguings (ninja penguins, of course) decorating Bam Pop designs. As for us, we’re fans of cute French robots. Also refreshing are Bam Pop’s illustrated fonts and frames.

Bam Pop whips up collections of stamps, die cuts, papers and toys. Visit their store here. And see what other scrappies are doing with Bam Pop goodies here.

By Lacey Jane Pappas

Welcome to September! I’m excited to highlight this month’s music scene, as there are lots of fantastic bands sopping by SLC. Do yourself a favor and get out and see live music. You’ll be happy you did. Here are my picks for this month:

If you like Beck, try Portland natives Blitzen Trapper at Kilby Court on September 11. With staggered rhythms and bits of twang, this band is definitely worth checking out—especially if alt country is fast becoming your favorite music genre. (Like me.)

Listen here. Suggested track: “Preachers”

For something totally diverse, tune into the pop-transforming, energy-packed, synthesizing troupe CSS. The Brazilian band is tired of being sexy. (CSS is the abbreviation for “Cansei de ser sexy.” Portuguese for … you guessed it.) Check them out at In the Venue on September 15; they’re playing with Tilly and the Wall, to sweeten the deal.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Give Up”

Show me a band with cello and violin, and I’m all ears. Add hummable melodies and catchy beats, and I’m in love. Meet Ra Ra Riot. They’re not as heavy as the name implies—rather, the sound is lullaby-ish with a nice balance of beats. Ra-ra with them on September 17 at Kilby Court.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Dying is Fine”

Dr. Dog‘s newest album, “Fate,” has been on repeat over here for a while. The Philadelphia act brings out-of-the-box tracks that feature longing lyrics, experimental melodies and unusual rhythms. If you’re in a music funk, make an appointment with this doc on September 26 at the Urban Lounge.

Listen here. Suggested track: “The Breeze”

And last but certainly not least, Icelandic speculate Sigur Ros will be playing at Saltair on September 28. They’re the perfect soundtrack band, as their songs are filled with cool energy and substance. We’ve heard wonders about their live shows. Do yourself a favor and check ‘em out.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Festival”

Coming Up:

• Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks on Nov. 8. Tickets here.
• The Hotel Cafe Tour featuring Rachael Yamagata, Priscilla Ahn and Thao Nguyen on Nov. 12. Info here.
• Of Montreal on Nov. 17. Tickets here.

Here’s the rest:

Spotted: Vinegar, vinegar and more vinegar

Good For: Spicing up your life … and your homemade salad dressing

Where: Granatos Importing Co. (4044 S. 2700 East, Holladay)

How Much: With selection like this, prices will vary

Jellicle Cats come out next week. So Jellicle CATS fans, come one come all….

OK, OK. But just because you don’t know what exactly a Jellicle Cat is (unlike T.S. Eliot), doesn’t mean you shouldn’t head out to Salt Lake’s Jellicle Ball beginning next Tuesday when CATS comes to town. In fact, that’s exactly why you should. Andrew Lloyd Weber’s 1982 smash-hit Broadway spectacular that’s picked up Tonys for everything from best musical to best costume in its 20-odd-year span illuminates Capitol Theatre next Tuesday (Sept. 16) through Sunday (Sept. 21) when the national touring company prowls through the Beehive State.

Now’s your chance to take your (kitty-lovin’) kids to the show you missed out on as a kid—and you won’t need hefty tickets to the Big Apple or L.A. to make it possible. You’ll be pals with Gus, Grizabella, Griddlebone and Growltiger in no time. Talk about making memories. Tickets are available through ArtTix. Go here, or simply click on the CATS banner in the sidebar at your left.

{Come Out, Come Out}

CATS
September 16 – 31
Capitol Theatre
138 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City
(801) 355-ARTS
www.arttix.org

{Doorprize} New Space Entertainment is hosting this troupe of felines in SLC, and wants to give out one family four-pack to one YHO reader. The tickets are good for opening night on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. If you want in on the fun, leave just one comment on this post before midnight on Friday, September 12.

Writing and photography by Emily Cox

Provo has just welcomed a new next-to-campus eatery that is well worth a visit, even if you’re not a Cougar. Dew specializes in Vietnamese sandwiches and boba drinks. It’s everything a student hangout should be—cheap, delicious, and surprisingly healthy.

We ordered the Lemongrass Pork Sandwich (a whopping $3.49) and kumquat boba drink. Verdict: delicious. The lightly pickled carrots and cucumbers were refreshing, and the thinly-sliced pork and special sauce on a baguette made for a light, filling and crave-able sandwich.

We’re fans of boba drinks, and the variety of flavors at Dew guarantee we’ll be back soon. The tart kumquat was a nice contrast with the sweet tapioca pearls. And if you have room, Dew has a variety of tempting desserts ranging from fruit tarts and cheesecake to special Utah Heritage Jello creations. Plus, you gotta love a restaurant with a blog: www.dewprovo.com.

{Just Dew It}

Dew
669 E. 800 North
Provo, Utah
www.dewprovo.com

Prices: Sandwiches, rice bowls and salads run $4.99 – $6.99. Drinks start at $1.49 and desserts at $1.99

What’s that you say? Dancing is something you used to do? Come on. It’s not like you’re 90 years old already. You have no excuse not to be out on the floor, shaking that groove thing with the best of them. And you know it.

That’s why you should get to eMotion dance studio in Sandy on Tuesday nights this fall for Breck Ure’s Adult Hip Hop Class. Teaching for five years and Certified Personal Trainer to boot, Brecke teaches new routines each week that mix toning with elevating your heart rate. And all levels are welcome. So now you really have no excuse. If that wasn’t enough, Brecke will let you try your first class FREE.

Sweat it out on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Bring a water bottle, and wear your favorite work-out shoes.

{Everybody Dance Now}

Adult Hip Hop Class with Brecke Ure
Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
eMotion Dance Studio
9000 South and Monroe Street (just off State Street before Classic Skating)

Lauri wants to make a winner out of each and every reader that commented on the Garden of Art post (before Saturday). Just send an e-mail to artgirl[at]happyartisans.com and pop by the show to redeem your prize. But the big winner of the $25 gift card is “K” who said, “Creating—whether it’s something with my hands, my muscles, or my mind—brings me great joy.”

Stop by Garden of Art on Friday or Saturday this week to shop your heart out! Or have your cards read. You know it’s been a while….

From cool shirts for dudes to bundles of peonies, here are this week’s picks from local Etsy-ans:

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If you like spending time in the garden and/or perusing unique artistic creations … mixed with light refreshments and works-for-sale by 28-plus local creative types, we think you’ll also like Garden of Art. Which is where you should be next Friday or Saturday afternoon(s)—just drop off the kiddos at Mom’s for an hour or so and cut loose. Pamper yourself. Or bring the little ones with, if needs be.

Held in a Salt Lake garden packed with “art” and soul, Garden of Art will feature mixed media and recycled art pieces, designer baby clothing, blown glass, out-of-the-ordinary jewelry and yoga bags as well as organic skincare and fiber art wear. And, much more, as you can probably imagine. Added bonuses: pleasant weather, nice company and Reiki treatments or tarot card readings. You can see a full list of vendors here.

At the Garden of Art blog, you can sign up to win prizes from sponsors like Scentsy, Nicole LaRue, So Cupcake and Cherella. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the info before midnight on September 10. And remember that you’ll have to stop by the show to pick up your winnings, which should already be a no-brainer at this point.

{Queen of Arts}

Garden of Art
Friday, September 12, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
3161 Metropolitan Way, Salt Lake City (just off 3300 South and 3000 East)
www.gardenofartshow.blogspot.com

{Doorprize} If you want to win a $25 gift certificate right here, right now from organizer Lauri Grimshaw-Cox, answer this question: “What brings you joy?” (And it had better be your daily dose of YHO! Just kidding … kinda.) The coupon will be good for any Happy ArtGirl product and has to be redeemed at the show. Leave just one comment below before midnight and we’ll announce the winner tomorrow.

Go Greek: The big fat Greek Festival starts today and continues through Sunday. Whipped up by Salt Lake’s Greek community, the Mediterranean spread includes souvlaki, dolmathes, spanakopita and lots of other delicacies whose names we can’t pronounce but which we are happy to sample. More info here.

Fair Ladies & Gents: If you’re up for a down-home event, get to the Utah State Fair. The deep-fried menagerie (PB&J included) kicks off today and parties on til September 14. Get more info here, or skim through this article.

Stroll Up: Treat yourself to pleasant weather and cool artwork by trolling the Provo Gallery Stroll, on tomorrow night (Friday). Hosting merchants include Maestro’s, Mode, Coal Umbrella and more. Watch for details here.

Go International: The BYU College of Humanities starts up its International Cinema repertoire this weekend. If you’re in the greater Provo area, you’ll get to see top-notch films like “The Lives of Others” free of charge in a college environment. All films are shown on campus at the SWKT theater, but showtimes vary. Catch the schedule here.

Hip to the Hop: Fave Salt Lake boutiques Hip & Humble and Koo de Ker host their annual Fabulous Fall Fashion Show this Saturday at 1 p.m. at their 9th and 9th location(s). Aside from the show, you can snatch up jewelry, handbags and accessories at 20 percent off. Plus, there will be “bubbly beverages and big giveaways” to be enjoyed.

Don’t Miss Monet: Nor Picasso. Nor Van Gogh. Salt Lake’s Monet to Picasso exhibit, touted coast to coast (seriously, we spied it in Sky Magazine and saw TV commercials in Cincinnati), is visiting from Cleveland and will only be at the UMFA through September 21. Get thee to the museum! More info here.

You can also stroll through the Avenues Street Fair this Saturday. And … YHO reader, local lady and pianist/songwriter Sherrie Shepherd just released her debut piano CD. Tune in by purchasing her collection, called “Solitude,” here.

Spotted: Gently used and colorful kicks

Good For: Getting your tootsies inside shoes that no one else can have

Where: Coal Umbrella (157 N. University Ave., Provo)

How Much: Prices vary

We’ve suffered lines that extend outside the building … in the cold of January. We’ve looped the lot til we got dizzy just to snag a parking spot. And still, we look forward to the next time we’ll eat chips y salsa plus a glass of horchata at Murray’s Morelia.

Shacking up in a former waffle house in Murray, Morelia has been around for decades. It’s the kind of place that, for one reason or another—maybe it’s the meals doused in cheese and enchilada sauce, the canned beets accompanying your tostada, or the no-frills atmosphere—people either love to love or love to hate. Right now, we’re feeling the Morelia love. It’s easy street for good Mexican food.

The chips aren’t anything special, but the blended salsa is good enough to eat with a spoon. Be prepared to ask for extra, as it’ll come in handy when your number one combo platter (chile relleno, chile verde burrito, and rice and beans, $8.95) arrives. Or maybe you would rather use the just-spicy-enough sauce to top your bean tostada in the number three: bean tostada, cheese enchilada, chile verde burrito, $6.95.

Morelia also serves up house specialties like chalupas (crisp corn tortilla topped with beans, cheese, diced potatoes, carrots, lettuce, ham and sour cream, $4.85) or super burrito (chile relleno, chile verde, lettuce, tomato and sour cream rolled in a flour tortilla, $8.40. There’s also a nice a la carte menu to choose from should no combo or dinner platter suit your fancy.

Whatever you do, save room for Morelia’s soft and hot homemade churros for dessert. Some people opt for the flan, but the churros never fail in their goodness. Sometimes we go to Morelia for these alone. And we’re not even embarrassed to admit that.

{Mama Morelia}

Restaurant Morelia
6098 S. State Street
Murray, Utah
(801) 265-8790
www.restaurantmorelia.com
Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

We like to be reminded that people still use pens and pencils. That they jot things down in notebooks, write thank-you cards, use the Postal Service. So tuck away that iPhone or Blackberry (unless you’re reading this right now courtesy of one of those devices, of course), and step into Salt Lake’s Floribunda where you’ll find Crane, Vera Wang, Kate Spade and PaperSource stationery alongside Moleskines and address books. Maybe even a fancy pen to go with.

Another local staple that we’ve mentioned time and time again, this bundle of a shop serves as the go-to place for classic and classy paper goods from personal stationery to greeting cards, whether elegant or humorous. Some of our other Floribunda favorites include sold-separately sheets of designer wrapping paper, stylish datebooks and a great selection of 2009 calendars from Cavallini and Co.

Also keep your eyes peeled for timeless home accessories like glass birds and artisan jewelry as well as brag-worthy seasonal collections—the kind devoted patrons anxiously await. (Halloween isn’t too far off, you know.)

And if you’re planning a fall or winter wedding, you might consider a Floribunda stop more seriously. We’ve located tasteful guestbooks here, and Floribunda will gladly arrange your letterpress invitations for you. And have them printed on environmentally-friendly paper recycled from cotton, if you so desire … a good option for the 2008/2009 bride.

{Bunda of Joy}

Floribunda
920 E. 900 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 359-4013

Labor Day started back in 1882 as a way to create “a day off for the working citizens.” We think that applies to us. Others look at Labor Day as a way to celebrate the end of summer … if you can. We’ve gotta admit that fall is looking and sounding pretty good right now. (Read: jacket weather, at long last.)

We’ll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, look what YHO sponsor Jonathan Canlas is doing to keep Nie Nie Day alive throughout September: Book a family portrait session this month, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to Nie Nie’s fund! Now that’s generosity, friends. Click here to learn more.