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Last Updated: Aug 15, 2024 08:41AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Derrick Porter presents at “Music & the Spoken Word” with the Tabernacle Choir. Porter lives in Bountiful with his wife, Rebecca and six children. Photo by Kate Turley
Derrick Porter called to be new voice for ‘Music and the Spoken Word’

Aug 15, 2024 08:41AM ● By Becky Ginos

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently named Porter as the new executive producer, principal writer, and presenter of the Spoken Word. Porter is replacing Lloyd Newell who has served for 34 years.

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Credit for photo ©Columbia
The Movie Guru: ‘It Ends with Us’ and ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ satisfying for their target audiences

Aug 08, 2024 01:43PM ● By Jenniffer Wardell

Movie reviews for 'It Ends With Us' and 'Harold and the Purple Crayon'

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Director Tanner Christensen talks to 5-year-old Colton Fielding during the filming of a scene at Dick’s Market in Centerville. Fielding is playing the young version of Ben Kjar, the subject of a documentary called “Stand Out.” Photo by Becky Ginos
Choose to be a victim or choose to stand out

Aug 08, 2024 08:01AM ● By Becky Ginos

‘Stand Out’ documentary portrays a local man’s journey living with Crouzon syndrome and how he learned to embrace being different and use that to make a difference

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‘Hamilton’ is still a Revolutionary masterpiece

Aug 02, 2024 01:33PM ● By Peri Kinder

Run, don’t walk, to see “Hamilton” before it leaves Eccles. The show runs through Sept. 1.

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Credit for photo ©Warner Bros.
The Movie Guru: Josh Hartnett shines in ‘Trap,’ while ‘Skywalkers’ offers a real-life love story

Aug 01, 2024 01:10PM ● By Jenniffer Wardell

Reviews for 'Trap' and 'Skywalkers'

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Lucy sings to Schroeder as he plays Beethoven. Photo by Micah Young
‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ brings Peanuts gang to life

Aug 01, 2024 08:38AM ● By Becky Ginos

CenterPoint musical filled with laughter and love

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The beautiful vistas offered by Antelope Island serve as an inspiration not only for art, but for conservation. Photos courtesy of Virginia Catherall
Paint event returns to Antelope Island

Aug 01, 2024 08:35AM ● By Braden Nelsen

Fostering creativity and community are central to the UMFA in the Wild event series. Organizer and curator of education at the Utah Museum of Fine Art Virginia Catherall explains the drive behind the event, what attendees can expect, and why events like this are important.

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Jones looks over her shelf of thread in the basement sewing room. Photos by Rad Thornberry
If Jean Jones sees it – she can make it

Jul 25, 2024 09:47AM ● By Becky Ginos

The Bountiful 90-year-old has made dresses and built her own house.

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Bridging Betty plays at Cherry Hill. The bluegrass band has become popular at festivals and local venues like the Bountiful Farmers Market. Courtesy photo
Bridging Betty band filling the air with bluegrass music

Jul 25, 2024 09:19AM ● By Becky Ginos

Local group plays to a family friendly crowd.

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Raspberries are just one of the many offerings attendees can expect to taste as part of this new event series. Public domain image.
Taste, Tour and Ta-Dah promises season of enjoyment

Jul 25, 2024 09:17AM ● By Braden Nelsen

The new event series at the USU Botanical Center

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