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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 ...
Springville exhibit showcases diverse artistic exploration of humanity, spirituality
The Springville Museum of Art has unveiled its 37th annual Spiritual and Religious Exhibition, which showcases diverse art pieces depicting religion, spirituality, humanity and connection. The exhibit will feature 238 pieces displayed through six showrooms in the museum, taking up a majority ...
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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 ...
Utah County woman highlights local restaurants on TikTok
Amy Estes loves food. Not just food itself, but for the connections to different cultures and the stories attached to every bite. Estes is the creator, host and narrator for @EatFreaks, a TikTok account that highlights local restaurants across the state with a focus on Utah County and the Salt ...
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Brokaw: ‘The Madame Blanc Mysteries’ returns for season 3
She’s back. As a matter of fact, all the characters from this endearing drama return for the third season of “The Madame Blanc Mysteries” on Acorn TV. Sally Lindsay is Jean White, an antiques dealer with knowledge of all things old, and some things new. With her expertise in artifacts as ...
Brokaw: ‘Murdoch Mysteries’ returns for season 17
“Murdoch Mysteries” is now in its 17th season, which is quite an accomplishment. It manages to keep the fun, intrigue and excitement as the season starts off with a two-part episode combining three different stories into the show. “Do the Right Thing” (episodes 1 and 2) has Murdoch ...
Brokaw: ‘American Star’ is not a typical assassin film
Veteran actor Ian McShane plays an enigmatic assassin in the new film “American Star.” The story takes place on Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands. These islands are closer to Northern Africa than Spain, however they are Spanish territory. Wilson (McShane) arrives on the desert ...
Brokaw: ‘Constellation’ is an unsettling story of space travel
The new Apple TV+ psychological thriller “Constellation” takes viewers into a dimension where they might feel like they are in the twilight zone. It’s a strange story that is a bit unsettling. It begins like a normal space travel show but soon spins itself into a new dimension for 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 ...
Bacon Brothers to jam in Lehi; Payson High holding out hope of ‘Footloose’ reunion
Lehi is still finalizing all of the details, but the performers for this year’s Concert in the Park have been set in stone. The Bacon Brothers will be in Lehi to perform on June 24 — and yes, we mean Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon of “Footloose” fame, to name just a few of his many ...
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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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 ...
Local Looks: Enchanting ‘Nutcracker’ ballet performance captivates audiences
The Utah Metropolitan Ballet has brought its performance of “The Nutcracker” to the Covey Center. This timeless holiday classic brings the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved composition to life in a truly enchanting manner that is sure to enrich the community's holiday spirit. Upon entering ...
‘Living Bethlehem’ and Christmas market open just this week in American Fork
White-peaked tents strung with bright lights sparkle in the night sky as people bustle around a Christmas market admiring the work of local artisans and craftsmen and the smell of warm treats like churros and kettle corn fills the festive market air. Warm light from inside the tents invites ...
Brokaw: ‘Message in a Bottle’ brings the music of Sting to the stage
Sting has been a singer/songwriter/musician for decades. His popularity has hit the top of the charts more times than imaginable. PBS’ “Great Performances” now sets his music to a dance performance. As David Horn, executive producer of “Great Performances” explained to a virtual group ...