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Mennonites in Provo connect with community through doughnuts
PROVO — Provo may not seem like an obvious spot for a Mennonite congregation. Most Mennonites choose to settle in farming communities, said Rick Mast, who moved to Provo in 2017. "Our Mennonite community is not standard. It's not normal that we chose to come to the city," Mast...
Shows This Week (7/22/24-7/28/24)
Velour will hold their weekly open mic night on Wednesday, July 24. Doors open at 8 PM. On Thursday, July 25, Ryley Shupe will perform with Bryn Johnson, Mabel Elmore, and Berkley + Addie. Get tickets here. On Friday, July 26, Talin Everett will take the stage with Liam Lars,...
A back-to-school block party at an indoor skate park
MIDVALE, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- Jay Lower with KTR joined us on GTU to give us the inside scoop on an indoor playground perfect for kids. KTR stands for “kids that rip,” a fitting name for this exciting space featuring an indoor skatepark, trampolines, sports courts, and more. KTR will be hosting a Back-to-School Block Party at their location in Midvale on August 3. This community event will feature a backpack drive, engaging activities, and a chance to connect with neighbors. It’s a great way to kick off the new school year.
Utah man with cerebral palsy publishes children’s book
WEST JORDAN — The first time Johnathan Aubrey rode a bike at 7 years old, he wiped out. He collided with his sister and skidded out on his training wheels — he, and his parents, thought it was the end of his biking career. Aubrey has cerebral palsy,...
NEWSIES unites and delights at Sundance Summer Theatre
SUNDANCE — “Carrying the Banner” at Sundance Resort is a rag-tag group of newsboys and newsgirls. Director Jennifer Delac Rimke presents Newsies: The Musical at Sundance Summer Theatre as a production full of youthful energy in partnership with Utah Valley University School of Arts. Unlike the trolley strike dragging on for three weeks, this twentieth production of Newsies in Utah continues to prove why the show keeps appearing in the digital headlines of Utah Theatre Bloggers.
Utah invited to take next step in securing Sundance Film Festival
Salt Lake City — The Sundance Institute announced that Utah will move to the next phase of the selection process as they determine where the Festival will be located after their contract with Park City expires in 2026. This phase will include venue site visits to their final locations under consideration.
Deepak Chopra, Midway leaders share holistic wellness focus at Ameyalli groundbreaking
Friday’s ceremony came just as some of the homes at Ameyalli are ready for residents to move in, while construction of more resort amenities gets underway. Last week, the Midway City Council granted final approval to the project. One distinctive feature of the development is Ameyalli’s partnership with the...
Introducing: Electronic Week at Provo Music Magazine
Here at Provo Music Magazine, we are (obviously, I hope) fans of all things local music. We’ve put our time in at venues like The Boardwalk and Velour Live Music Gallery listening to all manner of talented folk, indie, alt, rock, and acoustic acts. But Provo, Utah, and Mountain West music are more than folk, indie, and rock music. That’s why we make sure to cover stuff like classical and jazz too. We’d cover more, but unfortunately genres like EDM and hip-hop just don’t have a Utah scene …or do they?
Video: FREAKY FRIDAY: ONE-ACT EDITION at Hale Centre Theatre
Freaky Friday: One-Act Edition has returned to Hale Centre Theatre. Performances will run July 22 - August 2, 2024. Check out an all new video featuring footage from the show here!. When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put...
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