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Utah Arts Festival: Celebrating art in all its forms, June 20-23
Whether it's visual art or listening to a man play a shovel guitar, this four-day event promises to have something.
Miss Utah USA gets second chance at question on 'The Today Show'
Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell, quickly garnered national attention where attention is never wanted. But on Tuesday morning, Powell was given a second chance to answer the question that caught her... Read more »
Tip for living: 'Day of Defense' tackles misconceptions about Mormonism
Scott Thormaehlen’s “Day of Defense” tackles some of the greatest misconceptions in the Mormon religion. It is written to “act as a guide to help Mormons and those... Read more »
Utah's Hogle Zoo: Fun and educational experiences abound for young and old alike
Public zoos became popular around the 18th century in Europe, during the Age of Enlightenment: an intellectual movement that promoted reason, logic and science — which included zoology.... Read more »
NPR writer 'slightly' defends Miss Utah USA's botched answer during national competition
NPR writer Linda Holmes defends Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell's answer during the national competition on Sunday, saying the question was "dumb" and an "impossible question to answer." Read more »
Growing trend: Celebrity hair is the new autograph
Autograph collecting is popular for fans and collectors, but a growing trend finds celebrity hair fetching huge prices at auctions. Read more »
BYU students win Student Gold ADDY award for commercial
BYU advertising students took their work to the next level when they turned a commercial that started out as a class assignment into a national ADDY winner. Read more »
Video: Miss Utah USA flubs answer at Miss USA pageant, takes 4th
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell became flustered during a question posed to her Sunday at the Miss USA pageant. Read more »
Better than bulgur? Quinoa takes turn in tabbouleh
Though everyone seems to have a different way of spelling tabbouleh — toubouleh? tabouli? — more and more people do seem to agree that this delicious Middle Eastern salad of bulgur... Read more »
The Superman movies that almost happened
Before Henry Cavill stepped into the iconic red boots, everyone from Tim Burton to J.J. Abrams tried to get their own versions of Superman off the ground. Here's a look at the Superman movies... Read more »
Photos: Native Americans gather for traditional dancing at Heber Valley Pow-Wow
Hundreds of Native Americans from various tribes gathered to don their traditional garb and dance at the ninth annual Heber Valley Pow-Wow. Read more »
Family tweets indicate Kim Kardashian gives birth
It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it? Read more »
'Man of Steel' takes flight with $125M debut
"Man of Steel" leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend. Read more »
Book review: 'Esther the Queen' re-tells Old Testament story from a Mormon perspective
H.B. Moore's fictional retelling of the well-known story of Esther puts the story in its historical context and comes from an LDS perspective that connects with readers. Read more »
Family Book Festival helps make reading fun
KSL Family Book Festival was held at the Gateway Mall Saturday. Read more »
Book review: Saving energy in the home with 'The Greened House Effect' can reduce utility bills
Jeff Wilson uses his own home to show how performing a Deep Energy Retrofit can reduce utility bills and make a home more environmentally friendly in "The Greened House Effect." Read more »
Book review: 'Blood Moon' by Teri Harman is an action-packed, magical whirlwind
Author Teri Harman successfully cements a timeless love between Willa and Simon that becomes the foundation of a whirlwind plot with a magical, flying fireball war zone in "Blood Moon," which is... Read more »
'Starlight Express' races onto the Tuacahn stage
With the power of steam and the romance of the diesel and electric train engines, "Starlight Express" comes to the Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre stage in a regional premiere production. Read more »
‘Rizzoli & Isles,’ ‘Newsroom,’ ‘Perry Mason’ lead TV shows on DVD
Police, the press and the courtroom, in the form of "Rizzoli & Isles," "The Newsroom" and "Perry Mason," respectively, lead TV shows that have arrived on DVD this week. Read more »
Tuacahn brings 'Mary Poppins' to the southern Utah stage
The British nanny who is part magic, part mystery but all song with a spoonful of sugar glides onto the stage from way up high at the Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre in Ivins through Oct. 25. Read more »
Theater review: Hale Centre's 'Ragtime' exhilarates, uplifts with powerful performances
With stunning singer-actors and the large impressive ensemble, Hale Centre Theatre's “Ragtime” is several notches above the standard fare. Read more »
Book review: 'Return of the Mystic Gray' offers more adventure for the Crater Lake crew
Continuing the story begun in "Crater Lake," Steve Westover's new book, "Return of the Mystic Gray," has Ethan, Jordan and the other teens searching for a way to defeat Chief Llao and return the... Read more »
Chalk murals draw attention to foster care need
Chalk murals draw attention to foster care need Read more »
Fan favorite ‘Guy Named Joe’ arrives on DVD at last
Several frequently requested vintage titles have arrived on DVD this week, led by the fan favorite “A Guy Named Joe.” Read more »
Steve Eaton: Science proves the Beatles are better than 'Crimson and Clover' and Blink-182
Ever feel bad you don't know any of the latest and coolest singers? Don't. A scientific test has proven the old music is still the best. Read more »
Theater review: Hale Centre's 'Ragtime' exhilarates, uplifts with powerful performances
With stunning singer-actors and the large impressive ensemble, Hale Centre Theatre's “Ragtime” is several notches above the standard fare. Read more »
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Video: Miss Utah USA flubs answer at Miss USA pageant, takes 4th
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell became flustered during a question posed to her Sunday at the Miss USA pageant. Read more »
NPR writer 'slightly' defends Miss Utah USA's botched answer during national competition
NPR writer Linda Holmes defends Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell's answer during the national competition on Sunday, saying the question was "dumb" and an "impossible question to answer." Read more »
Miss Utah USA gets second chance at question on 'The Today Show'
Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell, quickly garnered national attention where attention is never wanted. But on Tuesday morning, Powell was given a second chance to answer the question that caught her... Read more »
BYU students win Student Gold ADDY award for commercial
BYU advertising students took their work to the next level when they turned a commercial that started out as a class assignment into a national ADDY winner. Read more »
Superman continues history of casting religious shadows
While the new "Man of Steel" does not shy away from the traditional religious allusions of Superman, it does humanize it. Rather than watching the already perfected Superman, viewers watch as Clark... Read more »
Tip for living: 'Day of Defense' tackles misconceptions about Mormonism
Scott Thormaehlen’s “Day of Defense” tackles some of the greatest misconceptions in the Mormon religion. It is written to “act as a guide to help Mormons and those... Read more »
Utah's Hogle Zoo: Fun and educational experiences abound for young and old alike
Public zoos became popular around the 18th century in Europe, during the Age of Enlightenment: an intellectual movement that promoted reason, logic and science — which included zoology.... Read more »
The Superman movies that almost happened
Before Henry Cavill stepped into the iconic red boots, everyone from Tim Burton to J.J. Abrams tried to get their own versions of Superman off the ground. Here's a look at the Superman movies... Read more »
'Starlight Express' races onto the Tuacahn stage
With the power of steam and the romance of the diesel and electric train engines, "Starlight Express" comes to the Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre stage in a regional premiere production. Read more »
Fundraiser hosted by Alex Boyé to help raise money to restore academy in Brigham City (+video)
Maggie Nawyn, 14, has a dream of seeing the Academy of Music and Dancing in Brigham City restored to its full grandeur. She has teamed up with friend Alex Boyé to host a fundraiser on June 22... Read more »
Book review: 'Esther the Queen' re-tells Old Testament story from a Mormon perspective
H.B. Moore's fictional retelling of the well-known story of Esther puts the story in its historical context and comes from an LDS perspective that connects with readers. Read more »
Chris Hicks: After Friday, will 'Superman' still be the best Superman movie?
"Man of Steel" opens today to challenge 1978's "Superman" as the best movie version made so far about the first comic-book superhero. Read more »
'Man of Steel' brings hope and mayhem to the Superman franchise
It’s unlikely that this Superman reboot is going to erase memories of Christopher Reeve flying to John Williams’ soaring score, but “Man of Steel” is a step in the right... Read more »
Growing trend: Celebrity hair is the new autograph
Autograph collecting is popular for fans and collectors, but a growing trend finds celebrity hair fetching huge prices at auctions. Read more »
Superman at 75: Despite evolving, ‘Man of Steel’ remains virtuous
When Superman made his comic book debut in 1938, he was a borderline socialist with a grudge against big business. However, in "Man of Steel," which opens June 14, Clark Kent's alter ego is so... Read more »
Doug's Take: 'Man of Steel' misses opportunities to be a truly great film
Can you have too much of a good thing? The answer is yes, and “Man of Steel” proves it. While replete with incredible moments, “Man of Steel” misses wonderful opportunities... Read more »
Steve Eaton: Science proves the Beatles are better than 'Crimson and Clover' and Blink-182
Ever feel bad you don't know any of the latest and coolest singers? Don't. A scientific test has proven the old music is still the best. Read more »
Photos: Native Americans gather for traditional dancing at Heber Valley Pow-Wow
Hundreds of Native Americans from various tribes gathered to don their traditional garb and dance at the ninth annual Heber Valley Pow-Wow. Read more »
Chalk murals draw attention to foster care need
Chalk murals draw attention to foster care need Read more »
‘Rizzoli & Isles,’ ‘Newsroom,’ ‘Perry Mason’ lead TV shows on DVD
Police, the press and the courtroom, in the form of "Rizzoli & Isles," "The Newsroom" and "Perry Mason," respectively, lead TV shows that have arrived on DVD this week. Read more »
ValueSpeak: What are dads for?
According to at least one respondent in a not-so-scientific survey, dads exist for one reason: "To take out the trash." Other respondents said God gave us dads to "love us," "take care of us,"... Read more »
10 of the best fathers from movie history
Just like in the real world, movie dads come in all shapes, sizes and dispositions. Some of them — like Anakin Skywalker or Jor-El — are larger than life. Others might feel a little... Read more »
Utah Arts Festival: Celebrating art in all its forms, June 20-23
Utah Arts Festival in Salt Lake City is June 20-23. Whether it's visual art, dancing on walls or listening to a man play a shovel guitar, this four-day event promises to have something for every... Read more »
Tuacahn brings 'Mary Poppins' to the southern Utah stage
The British nanny who is part magic, part mystery but all song with a spoonful of sugar glides onto the stage from way up high at the Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre in Ivins through Oct. 25. Read more »
Theater review: Hale Centre's 'Ragtime' exhilarates, uplifts with powerful performances
With stunning singer-actors and the large impressive ensemble, Hale Centre Theatre's “Ragtime” is several notches above the standard fare. Read more »
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