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Provo bookstore owner defiant in the face of recent threats

What was supposed to be a normal Saturday for Tara Lipsyncki turned into one filled with uncertainty and chaos. Lipsyncki and her husband are owners of Mosaics Community Bookstore and Venue in Provo. The establishment is known as a safe space of support for the LGBTQ+ community. On Saturday ...

Neighborhood Arts Center in Provo will hold annual fundraiser Friday

Provo’s Neighborhood Arts Center will be hosting its annual fundraiser on Friday to raise money for the center and the arts education and activities it provides. “Our mission is to make art accessible to the community,” said Tallia Feltis, the executive director of the arts center. The ...

UVU: Professor’s family art dynasty celebrated in Springville exhibit

An art exhibit celebrating the artistic talents of multiple generations of the Fairbanks family is now on display at the Springville Museum of Art. Titled "The Fairbanks Family: An American Art Dynasty," this exhibit celebrates the family’s contributions to art in Utah, the country and the ...

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Southeastern fast-casual restaurant chain Vicious Biscuit coming to Utah

A small East Coast restaurant chain will be migrating its way west in the near future thanks to a Utahn's vacation. Representatives of Vicious Biscuit announced in a press release that the chain — currently serving South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida — will be opening at least five ...

Provo’s Bistro Provenance reopens with same menu, new management

At the end of January, Kevin Santiago got a call. Chad Pritchard, founder of Bistro Provenance in Provo, was looking to sell the restaurant and wanted to know if Santiago was interested. It was late in the month — "Jan. 20 or so" according to Santiago — and the deal was done by ...

Springville coffee shop offers traditional Mexican food, handmade drinks

Every customer who walks into Pueblo Coffee on Main is greeted with a similar interaction. Antonio Castillo, owner and operator, welcomes people with a smile as they walk in and "treats them like family." The restaurant, 388 N. Main St., Unit 10, in Springville, opened three months ago and ...

Fried chicken chain The Crack Shack to open in Lehi

A restaurant chain with a unique monicker is set to open its second Utah location in Lehi. The Crack Shack, a Southern California-based fried chicken eatery, is set to open at 1085 E. Main St. this spring. The Crack Shack was started in 2015 by the team that created Juniper and Ivy, a popular ...

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Brokaw: James Cameron talks about ‘Secrets of the Octopus’ on Nat Geo

James Cameron, National Geographic’s explorer-at-large, brings viewers a new and fascinating documentary as part of the “Secrets of” franchise. This three-part documentary, “Secrets of the Octopus,” is narrated by Paul Rudd. Cameron spoke about this show and his interest in ...

Brokaw: Clive Owen talks about ‘Monsieur Spade’ and Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart is forever linked to the Dashiell Hammett character Sam Spade in the 1941 classic film “The Maltese Falcon.” Clive Owen takes up the mantle as Spade in the new AMC/AMC+/Acorn TV series “Monsieur Spade.” This series is set in 1963, 20 years after the case of the Maltese ...

Brokaw: ‘Death in Paradise’ returns for more intrigue on BritBox

Since 2011, the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie has captured the hearts of viewers with intrigue and personal relationships. “Death in Paradise” has gone through a number of central character changes through the years, yet it still keeps its charm and holds the imaginations of the ...

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Jonas Brothers to headline Stadium of Fire on July 4

Fan-favorite pop band the Jonas Brothers will be headlining Provo’s annual Stadium of Fire this year on July 4 at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Event organizers made the announcement last week and tickets will be available for purchase Friday. According to the Freedom Festival website, tickets ...

The Sweet Remains concert another Noorda winner

In all the hustle and bustle in Orem, and specifically on the Utah Valley University campus, is the Noorda Center. It opened in January 2019 and is home to seven concert halls and a learning facility for hundreds of students. The Noorda Center has events going on constantly and over 100 events ...

From Nashville to Sundance: Singer-songwriters serenade in intimate setting

Sundance Resort is known for its art, culture and, of course, natural beauty. While many people love the resort for its popular ski slopes, creativity is engrained in the mountainside and is fundamental to the resort. One of its most notable, but perhaps somewhat unknown, artistic ventures is ...

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Local Looks: ‘Big Fish’ a spectacular journey through imagination

Nestled in the heart of Orem, the SCERA Theater invites audiences to dive into the enchanting world of "Big Fish." Adapted from the beloved novel and film, this musical production is an incredible journey that explores the magical realms of storytelling, family bonds and the power of ...

Local Looks: ‘Shrek the Musical’ a whimsical journey through fairy tales

SCERA Theater in Orem is running the highly anticipated "Shrek the Musical." I recently had the pleasure of attending the high school production of "Shrek the Musical," and from start to finish it was an absolute delight. Adapted from the beloved DreamWorks animated film, this stage rendition ...

Covey Center’s ‘Silent Sky’ a journey of discovery and empowerment

Last Thursday marked the opening night of the Covey Center for the Arts performance of Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky.” This play takes the audience on a journey through the night sky and life of Henrietta Leavitt, an early 20th-century astronomer. The play, interlaced with themes of ...