Photography students showcase talent at “She Saw The”

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September 14, 2018

schedule 3 min read

The “She Saw The” exhibit, organized from start to finish by students, allowed fine art photography students to showcase their work at the The Startup Building. The closing reception took place on Sept. 13. The art in the gallery touched on a variety of difficult subjects. The connecting point through the various works was the […]

Twenty One Pilots release four singles for their album Trench

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September 13, 2018

schedule 4 min read

Twenty One Pilots, a two-member band originating from Columbus, Ohio, began their rise to fame with the release of their fourth album, Blurryface, in May 2015. Since the release of Blurryface, lead singer Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun have been on a hiatus, touring internationally and working on developing new songs to release on […]

Clowning Around: UVU Theatre Arts presents a unique take on “Tartuffe”

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September 11, 2018

schedule 3 min read

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The last thing that anyone expects at the theatre is an actor announcing that there will be no dialogue in the performance about to take place. But that is exactly what theatre-goers experienced this weekend in the UVU courtyard. Director Cleveland McKay Nicoll had the idea to incorporate clowning into the UVU […]

Alpha: A love letter to our four-legged friends

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September 10, 2018

schedule 3 min read

Alpha came to theaters Labor Day weekend. The movie is about the relationship between humans and wolves and how a wild animal became one of our closest friends. It demonstrates this through a young man named Keda and a wolf he calls Alpha and their struggle to survive after being left by their respective families. […]

Velour Open Mic Night Showcases Local Talent

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September 10, 2018

schedule 5 min read

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APPLE JUICE PRODUCTIONS’ FAN-X DEBUT

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September 7, 2018

schedule 4 min read

Apple Juice Productions is a three-year-old YouTube based studio that focuses on feminist-based fan stories. This fall, they are releasing a short film based on Harry Potter’s parents in which Lily is the focus. They are also set to present at the upcoming Fan-X Utah. They will be participating in three Q & A panels […]

Utahns perform Rigoletto with a 60’s “Rat Pack” spin

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September 6, 2018

schedule 4 min read

UVU and BYU teachers and students performed Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto with Utah Lyric Opera at the Scera Theater in Orem. The play, directed by Elizabeth Hansen of ULO, had classic opera with a twist by adding a 60’s themed setting. The performance on Aug. 31 reflected the effort that goes into opera singing. According to Isaac […]

Cassettes and Catharsis: Sego End North American Tour With Big Velour Show

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September 4, 2018

schedule 3 min read

“Mrs. Doubtfire.” “Phonics.” “A Goofy Movie.” What video cassettes were lying around your entertainment center growing up? Singer and guitarist Spencer Petersen of Sego likes watching the audience mull that question. When the band capped off their second North American tour of 2018 at Velour last Saturday, Sept. 3, they performed in front of a […]

Upcoming local music you need to check out

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September 3, 2018

schedule 6 min read

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]From The Aces to Neon Trees, Utah county has definitely not been lacking in the music department. We have a local scene filled with massive amounts of talent right under our noses. Check out the list below for exceptional artists who […]