The Community Campfire

Friendship is behind the new concept at Distrikt F — a gathering place for fashion, fetes, feminism and photography. Vanessa Di Palma Wright's brainchild is not only the first photography studio in Summit County, it's quickly becoming Park City's go to gathering place for community and networking.

Every community has a keeper of its greatest stories. In the Heber Valley, that’s Midway’s former scoutmaster — guiding boys through pine-sap disasters, runaway backpacks, lightning-sparked 50-milers and somehow turning all that wild into wisdom.

Park City singer-songwriter Shannon Runyon joins the crew for a conversation about community, creativity and letting music lead the way. She shares the story behind her sound — and debuts brand-new original songs performed in studio.

Americana folk singer-songwriter John Elwood Morgan talks about his Utah roots, time in South Carolina and musical influences, reflecting on how those experiences shaped his voice as a solo artist while performing songs from his EP New Skies.

Fred Reynolds and Eric Hoffman share the colorful history of Park City’s Christmas day martini party, a ski-slope tradition dating back to the mid-1980s that combines festive antics, handmade snow bars, and tens of thousands of dollars raised for local non-profits.

Jen and Dean Tutor, the owners of Indigo Highway in Park City, chat about their best selling candle and how many meals they've donated over the years.

Members of the Park City band Freedog reflect on their long-running musical history and genre-blending sound. The group previews their upcoming Winter Solstice show on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Prospector Theater.

It started with a few Christmas meals. Discover how the Agnew Family’s simple act of showing up grew into a community-wide tradition of giving.

Heber Valley’s beloved Santa and Mrs. Claus, Jeff and Tami Gray, turn red suits and real beards into a masterclass in joy and holiday magic.

Local musician Kate Chanson reflects on producing a sold-out Fleetwood Mac tribute fundraiser, recovering from a vocal injury and reshaping her career with a new cabaret residency at the Velvet Room on Main Street in Park City, located beneath The Cabin.

Tracy Klein and PJ Saylor talk about the work of Fetch Cares, a non-profit whose mission is to find forever homes for the neediest population of dogs.

Writer-composer Mary Beth Maziarz and the young cast of “Flo! The Show!” talk about creating and performing an original world-premiere musical debuting at the Egyptian Youth Theatre and perform two original numbers in-studio.

On this week’s Campfire Musical Sesh, we unwrap the quirky history of “Alice’s Restaurant” and the Thanksgiving tale that has been a tradition on KPCW since the 1980s.

Every Christmas, the Heber Valley Railroad transforms into a rolling winter wonderland—complete with elves, cocoa chefs and even the occasional celebrity sighting. The Community Campfire’s Amber Johnson hops aboard the North Pole Express to meet the people who keep the magic on track.

Five moms and dear friends from Park City took adventure to the next level when they backpacked for three days and 50 miles to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the Havasu Pi tribe and the death defying confluence hike.

Toronto-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meredith Moon shares her journey from folk roots through punk and grunge influences to the contemporary sound of her new album "From Here to the Sea."

This morning on The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson shares how volunteers, toys and clothing come together in the Heber Valley for a tradition that turns giving into a community celebration of giving. Then, Park City High School basketball coach David Winkworth previews the coming season with Coach Skinner. And local musician Christian Jones joins for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.

Hear how Midway residents pre-game for their Thanksgiving feasts, by running in the annual 5k Turkey Trot. Then, volunteer DJ Jo Neff joins the show to talk about her special segment, “This Day in Music,” and her life outside the KPCW studio. That’s followed by Coach Skinner’s weekly skinny on Wasatch Back high school sports and our Campfire Kids share their thoughts on the world. Wrap up the hour with local singer-songwriter Rich Wyman who joins us for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.

Andrea Buchanan brings us a cool story about a mother and son who created a tarot deck called “The Sacred Web.” Then Amber Johnson speaks with Park City’s Dar Hendrickson about his legendary, full-contact haunted house that ran for more than two decades. Get the Skinny on Sports this week with High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and hear from our Campfire Kids. Plus, a music session with local artist Randy Moser who plays two of his original songs live in the KPCW studio.

Andrea Buchanan takes us behind the mic with KPCW DJ and radio aficionado Michael “The Wiz” Wisland. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of some special Rocky Mountain therapy dogs and who they help. Closing the hour is local musician Christine Baird who shares her "Rocky Mountain Soul" with an in-studio performance. Plus, Coach Skinner & Madeline have the latest on local sports and the Campfire Kids.

This week, Amber Johnson tells the story of what it’s like to be married to a man obsessed with the Great Pumpkin – taking fall chaos to a whole new level. Then, Andrea Buchanan speaks with Patti Richards founder of the Great Basin Wildlife Rescue and finds out what it’s like to rehab an eagle and set it free at the top of Sundance. And Billy Rogan and Vince DiMichelle of the band Loom drop by for an in-studio performance. Plus, we have the latest on local sports, plenty of fun facts, and the Campfire Kids.

This week, Andrea Buchanan has a story about local Olympian Kate Johnson and her lost diary and how it found its way home to her 30 years later. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of the I Love You, Bro Project – a Utah nonprofit that's helping men find connection and purpose through shared stories, laughter, and unwavering support. And "Your Old Pal" Ryan Walsh stops by for a conversation about his musical career. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids give their insights on the world.