On October 15, 2021 ASLA Utah celebrated the annual Awards Banquet in style. Featuring two sets from the swinging gypsy jazz band called the Red Rock Hot Club, ASLA's first gathering in over a year and half was a grand success. Guest made their way to the Prairie Style "Clubhouse on South Temple" built in 1913, via a covered porch with beautiful wood inlay detail and stained-glass accents. Beyond the threshold and inside the lobby, a one-of-a-kind antique piano which had recently been returned to the lower forty-eight via an extended residency in Hawai'i. Just down the hall, an extraordinary drawing room that was converted into a bar that served cocktails with views of an outdoor patio with wavy stained-glass doors. Downstairs lied the heart of the Photo Collective Studio (PCS) where an extensive collection of analog cameras graces handmaid bookshelves where a darkroom with revolving door to prevent outside light. This provides a stunning contrast to the historic purpose of the literary club; however, seems relevant as the PCS serves as community resource for photographers, film professionals, and other artists. This was so much fun its destined to become an annual tradition - plan on attending next year!

 

Park(ing) Day was AMAZING! On Friday September 17th, the Utah Chapter of ASLA participated in the annual Park(ing) Day activities at the SoHo Food Park near the city center in Holladay. We had a great turn out and had a fun time connecting with the residents and fellow professionals who showed up to support the event. The theme this year was centered on our lovable furry friends and bringing awareness to their lack of representation the public space that makes up our cities. Thank you to all that brought their pets to come say hi! We had a quite a few dogs and even a cat come to get some treats!

Wanted to give a big thank you to all those who participated and help set up this event. Specifically, SoHo Food Park for allowing us to use one of their parking spaces, Landscape Forms for bringing tables and chairs, Lucky Dog Recreation for providing the snacks and fake fire hydrant for the dogs, Tri City Nursery loaning us some trees and shrubs for the day, and Biograss for donating the turf grass to cover the parking stalls. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the Executive Committee donating their time and effort to help grow the profession of landscape architecture, and the Executive Committee would be nothing without Jenny Sonntag, thanks for all you do!!

Finally, thank you to all our wonderful ASLA Members and fellow professionals who help make our world better every day!