Once the sun finally decides to show itself, you might be tempted to step outside and go for a walk, bike ride or one of those hike things everyone keeps talking about. While that’s all fine and dandy if that’s your thing, some of us would prefer to spend our time sleeping in, going to the movies and reading comic books.
The Utah Symphony will present an evening of Broadway tunes featuring songs from Wicked Chicago, Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera, and Beauty and the Beast; as well as a variety of other musical favorites. The symphony and guest vocalists will be lead by Maestro Jerry Striechen, future Principal Pops Conductor of the symphony.
Had a mechanic offer to vamp up your timing belt speed lately? Is the guy at the counter at the lube shop a real mechanic? Wondering how necessary a fuel injector cleaning is? Under most circumstances, it isn’t. And timing belt speed? It doesn’t exist, any more than the blinker fluid in the old “gotcha” joke.
Camping is a fun outdoor activity that many people enjoy. The students at UVU are very lucky to be around so many easily accessible campgrounds. Here is a list of the closest get-away-from-the-city campsites. Utah Lake State Park, located at the end of Provo Center Street, has clean bathrooms, hot showers, water, and camping at the edge of Utah Lake.
Russell Lee, founder and lead man for the band This Dying Need, wants to mix things up a little bit in the music scene. “Everyone is on a Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz kick. Still. It’s getting out of control,” Lee says, clearly exasperated. This Dying Need manages to set itself apart from the monotonous music scene in various ways.
The Annual Tulip Festival is back at Thanksgiving Point Gardens, with almost a hundred different kinds of tulips as well as hyacinths and daffodils. Planted among them are colorful pansies and other cheerful annuals. The late winter caused some concern about the flowers blooming on time, and many of the tulips have yet to bloom- but there are plenty of tulips already in full bloom.
Whether you create or simply appreciate art, prose or poetry, you are welcome to attend MyWord!, the Touchstones release party taking place on Tuesday, April 14 at 7p.m. at Centre Stage. “MyWord! is the best way to see what the finest writers and artists in UVU have to offer,” said Elena Yazykova, the Event Coordinator for Touchstones.
Performers in this year’s spring ballroom concert are busily preparing for what promises to be a spectacular show at the Ragan theatre this week. The participating students are from the top of the ballroom totem pole at UVU: the Bronze, Silver, and Gold teams and the tour team.
Finding my motivation to continue on the HCG diet program was easy after experiencing a dramatic loss of weight in the first 5 days. I’m beginning to think maybe it’s NOT too good to be true. As outlined in Dr. A.T.W. Simeons’ manuscript entitled Pounds and Inches: A New Approach to Obesity, the HCG program includes a 500 calorie diet limiting food selections down to 26 liquids, fruits, vegetables and breads — eliminating dairy completely.
How are death and laughter related? Come find out at the Covey Center for the Arts’ newest play “Every Day a Little Death.” This two-person comedy starring Elwon Bakly and Fallon Hanson is centered around everyday events that bring us laughter and joy, from jokes to feeling nervous to life in general.