Name: Ben Bankas
Start: 2026-10-15
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**Step into Gigi Pip’s Custom Hat Bar and design a hat that’s as unique as you are.** Whether you’re shopping solo, with friends, or planning a special event, our hat experts will guide you through every step — from perfect fit to unforgettable finishing touches.

What’s Included:

**Your Hat**

Choose any style from our collection to start your custom journey.

**Tailored Fitting + Expert Guidance**

Enjoy a 45-minute, one-on-one session with a Gigi Pip hat expert.

Get confident guidance on selecting your base hat, the best size for your head shape, and the perfect brim style.

**Customization**

Create a truly one-of-a-kind hat with trims and details like hat bands, feathers, beads, or custom hat burning.

Each accessory is sold separately, giving you endless options to design your signature look.

**Complimentary Beverage**

Sip on a handcrafted mocktail while you design — the perfect way to enjoy the moment.

**Booking Details**

**Pricing is per person.** If booking for a group, reserve with a quantity of 1 and note the group size on the booking form (shown after selecting a time). Each participant can complete their purchase at the appointment.

**Groups of 8+?** We’re happy to accommodate. Email **kev@gigipip.com** or text **(385) 955-4150** to arrange.

**Corporate + Private Events**

Want to host something unforgettable? We’ll bring the Gigi Pip experience to you with our mobile showroom — complete with hats, trims, fittings, and custom burning. Perfect for corporate groups, team building, or private celebrations.

**Why Choose Gigi Pip?**

Every detail of your appointment is designed to celebrate your personal style. From a perfect fit to custom finishing touches, our team helps you create a hat that’s truly yours. Walk away with more than a hat — leave with a memory, a vibe, and a look that turns heads.

**Book your appointment today and discover the hat you were made to wear.**

Gigi Pip - Hat Bar

Welcome, friends, colleagues and neighbors, as we reopen the doors to our beloved space as a neighborhood wine bar. Keeping our name and dedication to unparalleled service intact, we invite you to join us to sip, savor and linger among great company and great wine. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or are looking for a fresh way to enjoy your well-established passion, we’ve saved you a seat. It’s a pleasure to have you with us.

Our love of wine is trumped only by our passion for sharing it with our guests. Look to us for expert recommendations, exceptional service and traditional touches that bring out the best in every glass. With over 200 options to choose from, there’s something to delight each and every palate. We invite you to explore with ease, knowing that the best of our menu is what tastes the best to you.

We’re pleased to feature expertly designed menus of delicious appetizers, small plates, desserts and handcrafted cocktails, as well as a selection of refreshing spiritless beverages and non-alcoholic wines to make those who don’t imbibe feel right at home.

Now accepting reservations for corporate and private events. Choose from three beautifully-appointed private rooms, or reserve the entire space for your group. Private event reservations are available beginning December 13, 2024.

The Tasting Room

Squatters has been creating award-winning cuisine and beer since 1989. Featuring daily specials and traditional pub favorites such as bacon topped meatloaf and a delicious array of burgers, and of course award-winning craft beer, Squatters is Salt Lake's premier brew pub. We offer lunch, dinner, late night dining and weekend brunch with private event space available that can accommodate from 30 - 450 guests. Our purchasing philosophy is to procure locally produced products and support local companies whenever possible.

Included in the Salt Lake Brewery Pass

Squatters Downtown Salt Lake

Welcome to the FUN! Conveniently located in the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake, Dave & Buster's offers an unrivaled experience that caters to a diverse range of interests. Whether you're looking for an amazing sports watching experience, a great sit down meal, or simply seeking fun-filled family entertainment like our legendary arcade, D&B has it all! Sports lovers will find themselves in paradise, as Dave and Busters Sat Lake City boasts state-of-the-art screens displaying the most thrilling football, basketball, and hockey games from across the sporting world. Gather with friends to cheer on the Jazz or Mammoth while eating from the restaurant's extensive menu. From mouthwatering burgers and sizzling steaks to refreshing salads and delightful desserts, their diverse offerings cater to every palate. The excitement doesn't end there!

The arcade at Dave and Buster's is a playground for all ages. With a myriad of cutting-edge games and classic favorites, it's the perfect place to unleash your inner child and challenge your family and friends to thrilling competitions. From adrenaline-pumping racing games to shooters, air hockey, basketball and more!

Make your events and get togethers truly memorable by hosting your parties at Dave and Buster's. Their dedicated event planners will ensure your gathering is a resounding success, with tailored packages to suit your preferences. Whether it's a festive holiday celebration, team meeting or an employee appreciation party, Dave and Buster's will leave you and your guests with unforgettable memories. Gather your crew and head over to experience the joy, excitement, and camaraderie that awaits you at Dave and Buster's - the ultimate entertainment destination.

Dave & Buster's

Explore 10,000 square feet of free exhibits and experience incredible films in the Northrop Grumman 3D [IMAX® Theatre](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/shows/?th=imax) or Hansen [Dome Theatre](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/shows/?th=hansen) and shop the [Planet Fun Store](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/planet-fun-store-2021/).

Connect Pass Attraction includes one Dome Theatre admission AND one IMAX® Theatre documentary admission.

A unique twist to the standard [party venue](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/facility-rentals/), the Northrop Grumman IMAX® 3D Theatre, Hansen Dome Theatre and exhibit spaces are perfect for groups of 20-500 people.

Included in these Attractions Passes:

Clark Planetarium

A contemporary interpretation of classic Italian fare in a room of flourishing greenery and natural woods. With a focus on hand crafted pasta highlighting local produce, artisanal bakery, primes steaks and seafood.

Lupessa

**Experience Salt Lake City’s Vibrant Art Scene at Urban Arts Gallery**

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City at The Gateway, the **Urban Arts Gallery** is a must-visit destination for art lovers, tourists, and event planners. Operated by the **Utah Arts Alliance**, this nonprofit gallery showcases an ever-evolving collection of contemporary works from both emerging and established Utah artists—ranging from bold street art to refined modern masterpieces.

Visitors can explore a dynamic cultural space that celebrates creativity, city life, and artistic diversity. The gallery also features a boutique where guests can find one-of-a-kind, locally crafted jewelry, t-shirts, prints, and more—perfect for unique souvenirs or gifts.

Looking for a memorable event venue? The **Urban Arts Gallery** is available for private gatherings, corporate receptions, and community events, offering a distinctive and inspiring backdrop. Additionally, the **SLC Arts Hub**, located at 663 West 100 South, provides a versatile event and meeting space for larger groups.

Make your visit to Salt Lake City unforgettable with a stop at the Urban Arts Gallery—where art, culture, and community come together.

Urban Arts Gallery

Chile-Tepin (the mother of all peppers) is a local, family owned Mexican Restaurant in heart of downtown Salt Lake City, housed in the historic Crane Building. Carlos and his family have a passion for recreating memories of hometowns in Sonora and Colima through recipes which have been handed down through generations. Enjoy Mexican dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. Featuring Classics like Parrilladas, Molcajetes, Moles, Tacos and Enchiladas or a local favorite Chile Verde burrito. Also serving fresh salads and delightful Mexican desserts.

Chile-Tepin

Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, located within the vibrant shopping and entertainment district of downtown Salt Lake City, offers over 60,000 square feet of interactive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on exhibits designed to inspire children of all ages to imagine, explore, and discover. From daily science and art programming to imaginative play, the museum provides a dynamic environment where kids can learn life-long skills, and families can learn and grow together. [Learn more here](http://discoverygateway.org)  
  
**Enjoy Interactive Exhibits For All Ages:**  
  
**Stillson River Railroad**

- All aboard for an unforgettable journey through Discovery Gateway’s *Stillson River Railroad*, the largest model train exhibit in the Intermountain West! Spanning 3,000 square feet and built to a precise O-scale (1:48), this miniature world features over 1,200 feet of track winding through handcrafted landscapes, more than 4,500 trees, 200 buildings, 200 cars, and 1,000 figurines—each detail telling a story of a bustling Virginia port city. Children and families can enjoy hands-on interactive elements, dive into a scavenger hunt, and explore the creative intersection of history, engineering, and imagination in this immersive experience.

  
**I Dig Dinos**

- Step into the shoes of a paleontologist at *I Dig Dinos*, an immersive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on dinosaur exhibit in downtown Salt Lake City! Kids can suit up with lab coats and goggles, then use tools (kid-safe versions) to dig for fossilized bones in the Dig Pit—featuring life sized dinosaur remains. Get up close with over 600 fossil and geologic specimens, examine fossils under microscopes, and explore mounted replicas of a life-size Utahraptor (the most accurate in the world!), a half-scale Pteranodon, and a mini Tyrannosaurus rex. With interactive stations, authentic tools and a vast collection of real specimens donated by renowned paleontologist Joe Dabelko, this exhibit brings science, adventure, and prehistoric discovery to life!

  
**Mark Miller Subaru Express Service**

- Get under the hood and discover the science and engineering that make cars move! In this hands-on exhibit, kids can explore how vehicles work by changing the oil, making repairs, charging the car, and even learning how solar power can help fuel the future. Supported by Mark Miller Subaru, this interactive space sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of innovators through playful, real-world learning.

  
**Staker Parson Construction Zone**

- Grab your hard hat and get to work in the *Staker Parson Construction Zone*! This dynamic, hands-on exhibit lets kids explore the science behind building roads, moving materials, and shaping our world. Operate kid-friendly cranes, sort rocks on a working conveyor belt, climb through an underground tunnel, and build towering structures with foam blocks. With features like an upper-level deck, light-up control panels, and real construction concepts—like how recycled materials help build roads—this exhibit sparks problem-solving, teamwork, and big dreams in every young builder.

  
**Associated Food Stores Semi Truck**

- Climb into the driver’s seat of a 17-foot-long semi-truck and discover how fresh food gets from farm to table! In this interactive exhibit kids can take the wheel, turn on the lights, talk on the radio, and then get to work unloading fruits and veggies at the loading dock. Sort produce by color, push carts along conveyor belts, and deliver food straight into the popular Macey’s Grocery Store exhibit. Along the way, children learn how farmers, drivers, and grocery teams work together in a fast-paced supply chain that keeps communities fed—and how trucks play a vital role in the journey.

**See a map of the museum [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/exhibit-maps/).**  
  
**See the calendar for daily programming and special events [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/calendar/).**

**Have questions about parking?** **Get detailed parking information [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/parking/).  
  
  
Enjoy Unique Events Happening in October:**

- [**Reading With Raptors**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/reading-with-raptors-4/)
- [**Witches & Wizards Tea Party**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/witches-wizards-tea-party/)

  
**Keep The Learning & Fun Going All Summer Long With Summer Camps**

Looking for the perfect place for your kids to learn, play, and explore this summer? Whether you're a working parent or you just need a mental break & some personal time, Summer Camps are perfect for your family! Camps are perfect for ages 5-10 years old, and each week is packed with hands-on STEAM activities, creative experiments, exciting themes, and more — all in a **safe, supervised environment** led by trained educators who know how to keep kids engaged and having a blast!

Sign your kids up for unforgettable summer camps [here.](https://www.discoverygateway.org/summercamps/)

**Make The Next Birthday Or Company Party One To Remember**

With 60,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum offers a one-of-a-kind venue for birthday parties, family gatherings, and large group events. Whether you're planning your child’s next unforgettable birthday celebration or organizing a corporate event for your team and their families, our flexible rental options can accommodate groups of all sizes.

The museum can host up to 600 guests, with options to rent the entire facility or reserve specific areas for smaller groups.  
  
Birthday rentals come with your choice of 7 different birthday themes, your own private birthday room, a dedicated Birthday Coordinator to handle everything from start to finish, and all day access to hands-on fun throughout the museum.  
  
**Book a Birthday Party [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/birthday-rentals/).**  
**Book a facility rental [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/facility-rentals2/).**

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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Edison House is the brainchild of co-founder brothers George Cardon-Bystry and Charlie Cardon. George and Charlie are 8th generation Utahns who grew up in Salt Lake City but left for a decade to explore and experience some of the country’s most dynamic cities. During their time away, the brothers gained a deeper appreciation for the importance of a strong social network and real community connection, and how challenging both can be to find and foster. The arts, culture, and vibrancy that define Big City Living inspired them to bring that energy back home to Salt Lake. The Cardon brothers and the Edison House team are on a mission to build something new and dynamic in downtown SLC: a community of thoughtful go-getters, where members build meaningful friendships, expand their horizons, and feel at home.

Edison House

Our commitment to breaking down language barriers goes beyond words—it’s a dedication to understanding the rich tapestry of cultures and embracing diversity. Explore a space where communication is elevated to an art, where cultural nuances are celebrated, and where businesses thrive on the strength of meaningful connections. Expand your global market and provide accessible content for your business.

Our consultative approach will find the perfect fit for your language needs and budget, whether you're looking for translation, interpretation, equipment rental or purchase, technical support, AI solutions, or live event services.

U.S. Translation Company

Founded in 1997 in the heart of Salt Lake City's historic Italian and Greek neighborhood, Caputo's has become a Salt Lake City institution. Located in the same building as Carlucci's Bakery and Aquarius Fish Market, it is a regular stop for lunch patrons, and cultural enthusiasts alike.

Want to learn what makes bean-to-bar chocolate so special? Need to brush up on your cooking skills? Curious about bitters? Check out the calendar below for upcoming classes and events, click the links to learn more, and [sign up now](https://caputos.com/classes-and-events/)!

please email catering requests (including preferred Caputo’s location) to catering@caputos.com, and we’ll follow up as soon as possible.

Caputo's Market & Deli

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Ben Bankas is quickly becoming the most viral comedian of 2026. With over 100 million views this year already, Bankas is taking the world by storm with his unique ability to tackle controversial topics with humour and intelligence. The viral success of Bankas has resulted in sold out performances at prominent venues such as Meridian Hall in Toronto and Gramercy Theater during the New York City Comedy Festival. Bankas is a regular at Comedy Mothership and has performed at renowned establishments like the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, as well as The Stand and New York Comedy Club. 2026 is Ben’s breakout year, do not miss him.

Ben Bankas

2026 Development Player League (DPL)

Elite Tournaments is an event management firm that specializes in youth sports with the ability to excel in a variety of platforms. Elite Tournaments can provide expert support in marketing, logistical preparation, scheduling, on-site management, and product activation. Elite Tournaments currently runs over 50 events nationwide. Please visit www.elitetournaments.com.

Elite Tournaments 

2026 Great Western Fall Classic

**Salt Lake City**

**Columbus Day Tournament**

**October 9-12, 2026**

**AA, A, BB, B | 10U-14U**

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**Top Competition**
Play a guaranteed 4 games against top U.S. and Canadian youth hockey teams.

**Olympic-Level Venues**
Hit the ice at the Utah Olympic Oval and Peaks Ice Arena, both iconic sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

**Seamless Experience**
On-site photography, on-time games, and on-site staff, including sports medical trainers. Plus, no gate fees!

**Off-Ice Fun**
Enjoy vibrant Salt Lake City and stunning natural scenery between games. Arrive early or stay late and catch a Utah Hockey Club game.

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

We are a full time Hockey Tournament Company that specializes in Full service, professionally operated Hockey Tournaments for Men, Women & Youth of all skill and age levels.

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