Two people on one black box stage surrounded by a relatively small audience: It’s one of the most voyeuristic and intimate settings for a play, and quite possibly the perfect setting for The Egyptian Theatre Company’s performance of John Patrick Shanley’s intensely passionate Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. “The style of the play is […]
Most Utahans can believe in the uprightness of governmental candidates and representatives. But many a realistic, or possibly pessimistic, person believes that our representation cannot be trusted once money is involved. Upset that political processes have turned otherwise decent men and women into money-hungry, corrupt politicians, Utahans can vote to allow legislature to create an […]
A.F.’s Haunted Forest depends on your imagination American Fork’s Haunted Forest has been scaring Utahans for at least a generation. For those that have not yet been to this ghoulish Utah Valley fixture, all the terror comes down to the patron’s state of mind. The event is comprised of the Gateway-like Psycho Manor and the […]
The hours, days and weeks Utah residents have spent perfecting Haruhi Zuzumiya school girl outfits and crafting replica Cloud Strife buster swords will finally culminate in one of the biggest gatherings of anime, manga and video game fans Utah has to offer. Anime Banzai, Utah’s first established anime convention, will return for its fifth year […]
The links between our physical lives and spirituality remain mysterious for many of us. Various explanations for these links, while sometimes leading to more confusion, are often some of the most thought-provoking parts of our conscious lives. In an attempt to help answer some of these questions, the Carl Jung Society of Utah will present […]
Town dives into the world of Tolkien, LeGuin, and Lewis Only a few of us have put surreal experiences and fantasies down on paper as a means of escaping an all-too-familiar reality. Whether you’ve enjoyed just one fantasy novel or immerse yourself constantly in worlds filled with mythical beasts and enchanted swords, you’ll be pleased […]
Running is a fairly popular activity in Utah, but some people rank it pretty low on a their list of favorite exercises. For those of us that need a good reason to run other than being chased, charity 5K’s are a great way to be proactive as well as physically active. The Wild Stampede 5K […]
In its very first main stage performance, the Covey Center’s production of The Mousetrap presents anything but a rookie’s attempt to portray this long-loved Agatha Christie play. The Ralstons, a newlywed couple, are hosting a handful of snowed-in visitors the newly opened Monkswell Manor guesthouse. Most of the people are content to stay the night […]
[monoslideshow id=6]Anyone who has followed recent events in places such as Pakistan knows the devastation that water issues can cause. Water Wars: When Drought, Flood And Greed Collide is a documentary that could have had a more timely impact. Even with Martin Sheen as narrator, this production does not seem serious about engaging viewers on […]
Library turns traditional lectures into engaging stories Sometimes a lecture at a symposium isn’t the best way to tell the masses about an amazing new discovery. NASA took an alternative approach when its Science Outreach program started showing up at storytelling festivals. “Storytelling is the most basic form of communication,” said Janet Lowe, Timpanogos Storytelling […]