There are some who bemoan the lack of an exciting music scene in Utah, but the Timpanogos Music Festival could change that for good. Last summer, The Utah Music Association started the Timpanogos Music Festival as a way to bring attention to the local talent the state has to offer. This year’s festival was bigger […]
UVU senior Chantel Ficklin and current Grassroots Shakespeare Company producer Nick Grossaint are co-directing the first show of the theatre season, “The Winter’s Tale” by William Shakespeare. Q: How did the collaboration between UVU and Grassroots come about? CF: They contacted me after applying to direct for this show, and then they told me that […]
I was standing in line at Nordstrom Rack about to check out, when the cashier a fellow UVU student, asked where I was headed. I guess my purchase of winter boots in August and a European power adapter gave away my trip. “I leave August 31 to Germany as an exchange student!”, I enthusiastically told […]
Aaron Hurt, 25, is a student at Utah Valley University who is no stranger to the arts. Aaron is the creator of a versatile YouTube channel, member of Shrink the Giant, artist, and photographer who has perfected his artistic abilities over the years Art had always been an interest of Aaron’s. Even in elementary school […]
Costumes, Celebrities, Fandoms, and Artists! Comic Con is a geek’s favorite weekend of the year. Since 2013, Salt Lake City has hosted its very own Comic Con yearly. Thousands of people attend each year, including vendors, artists, and cosplayers. The attendees are not only limited to Utah residents though, the turn out is so big […]
James Curran, better known as James the Mormon, collaborated with David Archuleta, singer and American Idol alumni, to “break the internet” with their song “Workin” which was released early this August. Currran, 30, and Archuleta, 25, are both musicians and active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their song “Workin” […]
If you’ve been reading the paper for a few issues you may have noticed that there is an almost new section. What used to be called Lifestyle is now the Arts and Culture section. Some may wonder, is there really a difference? The answer is yes, there is. Arts and Culture might seem very straight […]
Utah produces some of the most dynamic and talented dancers across the globe. It probably has something to do with culture and how we value the art of dance, since even the days of UVSC. The dance programs here at UVU have only expanded. It began with a few ballet classes, then ballroom and modern […]
As part of a partnership formed in 2008, UVU and Sundance have come together to produce the classic, family-friendly show, Music Man, which will run from July 21 to August 31 at the Sundance Summer Theater located up Provo Canyon. The Music Man follows fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, as he persuades the townspeople of River […]
The 36th annual Stadium of Fire event blew audiences away with performances by top artists, special guests, and a breathtaking fireworks finale. Held Saturday, July 2 at the Edwards Stadium, the show included performances from Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw, the all-girl band Aces, and Provo’s Unity Gospel Choir. The host of the event, Patti […]