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There are some terrific things to do around town, we'll share some of them here and remember you can add events to our calendar.

Last Updated: Aug 29, 2024 07:35AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Kurt Jay stands next to one of his latest pieces - a massive and nearly completed elk mount. Photo courtesy of Kurt Jay
Preserving animals, and memories

Aug 29, 2024 07:35AM ● By Braden Nelsen

LAYTON—Taxidermy is a skill that takes time, artistic ability, and attention to detail, and Kurt Jay of Preference Taxidermy is a master of all three.

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From backyards to parks, to school hallways, Nexus Tactical Laser Tag brings the fun just about anywere. Photos courtesy of Denise and Michael Loveless
Nexus Tactical Laser Tag unlike any other

Aug 29, 2024 07:23AM ● By Braden Nelsen

DAVIS COUNTY—Denise and Michael Loveless saw a need for fun, active outdoor activity in the area, and putting their determination and knowhow together, made something truly unique in the state – outdoor, mobile laser tag.

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Old friends unite for great concert at Utah First Amp

Aug 26, 2024 01:28PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

Blue October, Switchfoot and more rock the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

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Napoleon Dynamite at the Sundance Film Festival. Photo courtesy of press line – sundanceorg
Utah takes next step in securing Sundance Film Festival

Aug 22, 2024 01:35PM

Park City/Salt Lake City has made the list as one of six sites where the Sundance Film Festival could be held.

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The Movie Guru: ‘Blink Twice’ focuses on the scares, while ‘Daughters’ offers heartbreaking truth

Aug 22, 2024 01:21PM ● By Jenniffer Wardell

Review for 'Blink Twice' and 'Daughters'

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Michael Morrissey of Game Changerz poses with at least three different generations of gaming cartridges. Photo by Braden Nelsen
Davis hits the high score at Retro Gaming Convention

Aug 22, 2024 01:06PM ● By Braden Nelsen

LAYTON—Since their inception decades ago, an entire culture has grown up around video games. Some are purists and prefer the latest and greatest, but for fans of the classics, the Retro Gaming Convention offered something for everyone.

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Credit for photo ©20th Century Studios
The Movie Guru: ‘Alien: Romulus’ ups the gore, while ‘The Instigators’ wanders

Aug 19, 2024 11:37AM ● By Jenniffer Wardell

Reviews for 'Alien: Romulus' and 'The Instigators'

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The 2024 Opportunity Quilt, featured at this year’s Quilt Fest. Courtesy photo – Utah Quilt Guild website, used with permission
Quilt Fest 2024 bound to keep you in stitches

Aug 15, 2024 09:51AM ● By Braden Nelsen

Quilt making has been an important art form since the pioneers arrived in what would become Utah. The Utah Quilt Guild, and the Quilt Fest being held here in Davis County ensure that not only are these practices preserved, but that others can gain a new appreciation for this amazing practice.

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Skyward Symphony, composed of volunteer musicians, will bring their outstanding talents to Davis County Aug. 21. Photo courtesy of Brittney Hanson, Skyward Symphony
Skyward Symphony brings movie magic to life

Aug 15, 2024 09:44AM ● By Braden Nelsen

The outstanding community orchestra, Skyward Symphony, is bringing the music of John Williams from the big screen to Davis County.

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Dewey Finn (J.R. Moore, MWF) rocks out with his band made up of his students at a stuffy prep school.
Feel the beat at CenterPoint’s ‘School of Rock’

Aug 15, 2024 09:24AM ● By Becky Ginos

The Broadway musical based on the popular movie is just plain fun. It’s more than the music – it’s reaching for a dream.

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