Category: Local Spotlighters

LOCAL SPOTLIGHTER: LARKLEAN

ABOUT Larklean makes affordable, sustainable, ecological cleaning supplies designed to give you a “kleaner” clean without the harsh stuff. Their lineup includes an effervescent botanical scrubbing cleaner and non-toxic laundry detergent in a few crowd-favorite scents. WHY WE’RE SPOTLIGHTING THEM If you’ve been trying to reduce toxins at home, you already know the tradeoff: “clean”…
The Strings Live On: Guitar Czar’s Repair Crew Tunes Up a New Home

Salt Lake, Utah

When Guitar Czar closed its doors earlier this month, Utah’s guitar community felt a chord snap. For nearly three decades, the Salt Lake shop had been more than a store—it was a gathering place for players, techs, and dreamers. Now, the same trusted hands that kept local instruments humming are striking a new note. The…
When the Strings Go Silent: The Closing of Guitar Czar and the Fragile Future of Local Music Shops

Music, Salt Lake

For 32 years, Guitar Czar has been a cornerstone of Salt Lake City’s music scene — a place where players met over strings and amps, traded stories, and shaped sound. But this fall, the familiar hum of guitar amps on Main Street will fade. The shop announced its permanent closure after three decades, citing tariffs,…
“Safe, Home, Homerun”: A New Mural Brings History & Hope to Ballpark Neighborhood

Art, Salt Lake

Salt Lake City’s Ballpark Neighborhood has a fresh burst of color and significance, thanks to a new mural by artist Paul Heath. On Facebook, Heath announced he’s finally completed his mural at the Road Home office (1415 S. Main St., SLC), part of the city’s push to enrich this corner of town through public art.…
Haunted, Harvested, and Hallowed: Exploring Halloween in the Greater Salt Lake Area

Halloween, Holidays, Salt Lake

October in the Salt Lake Valley is a season of crisp air, fiery foliage, and a creeping sense that things might—or just might not—go bump in the night. From family-friendly thrills to full-on frights, here’s your guide to making the most of Halloween around SLC. 🍂 Scenic Fall Vibes + Lighthearted Flickers 1. Leaf Peeping…
Spotlight on Pet Rescue in Greater Salt Lake: Saving Lives, Building Community

Pet Rescues

The greater Salt Lake area has a long and compassionate history of animal advocacy. Across Salt Lake City, Millcreek, West Valley, Sandy, and the surrounding communities, dozens of dedicated organizations and grassroots groups devote their resources, energy, and hearts to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. Pet rescue here is more than a service—it…
Millcreek-Holladay September 2025 Local Spotlighter

Back-to-School Spotlights Fall is here, and families all across Millcreek are gearing up for the school year. From tutoring and supplies to healthy eats and after-school fun, here are some local businesses lending a hand: Tutoring & Learning Support Health & Wellness Food & Fuel for Busy Days Supplies & Creativity After-School & Enrichment Your…
West Valley City Local Spotlighter, September 2025

West Valley City is buzzing with local activity—from cultural events and food to services that keep our neighborhoods thriving. Here are three recent spotlights worth your attention, plus a quick roundup of what’s happening around town. AlphaGraphics West Valley: Print Powerhouse with a Local Touch Located right here in West Valley, AlphaGraphics continues to be…

Local Spotlighter is a blog, directory and resource spotlighting local business, history and people. It’s written and managed by locals in each area, usually by local marketers with a passion for local community. Currently getting started along the Wasatch in northern Utah in 2026 with more to come.