Smithfield romance writer RaeAnne Thayne’s career flourishes
Saturday, February 16th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life, Business | Comments Off on Smithfield romance writer RaeAnne Thayne’s career flourishes'I fell in love with creating worlds of my own. It is so different from journalism. I’m the one in control, that’s how it works.' By Shayna Marcure SMITHFIELD -- “I have a sign in my office. It says ‘I may ...
Aggie TV News—Reactions to Pope’s resignation, Mardi Gras, scoring record & more
Thursday, February 14th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life, Sports | Comments Off on Aggie TV News—Reactions to Pope’s resignation, Mardi Gras, scoring record & moreLOGAN—This week, the ATVNews team brings world events home to campus, and looks into local events, anchored by Kelton Wells and Emily Landeen, and produced by Loren Brewer. • Local reaction to the Pope’s resignation. • Want to talk to your state ...
Musical ‘Jane Eyre’ pushes emotion ‘over the edge,’ composer says
Monday, February 11th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Musical ‘Jane Eyre’ pushes emotion ‘over the edge,’ composer saysStory & Photos by Dani Hayes LOGAN—Some may argue that the arts are a luxury, but for Jay Richards, they are a necessity for life. Although he never formally studied music, Richards is a nationally known composer for his original score in ...
10-year-old kids making sweet music: ‘I like all the sound we make’
Sunday, February 10th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on 10-year-old kids making sweet music: ‘I like all the sound we make’Story & Photos by Katie Swain LOGAN—More than 15 years ago, a grassroots movement of parents had a vision for an elementary school orchestra program for their children. In 1999, a small, early-morning string class started at Providence Elementary School. By ...
Fry Street Quartet concert honors Caine family generosity, impact
Sunday, February 10th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Fry Street Quartet concert honors Caine family generosity, impactBy Curtis Lundstrom LOGAN—It’s been 10 years since the Fry Street Quartet first came to Cache Valley, and the classical musicians performed a concert Thursday to honor some their greatest benefactors—Dan C. and Manon Caine Russell. “Without the support of Dan and ...
The ribs are back! Savannah’s BBQ reopens after long hiatus
Sunday, February 10th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on The ribs are back! Savannah’s BBQ reopens after long hiatusBy Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—In the world of barbecue, serious BBQ artists pride themselves on original recipes and housemade sauces that can satisfy all preferences—smoky, spicy, tangy, sweet. BBQ chefs then complement their “world famous ribs” and smoked meats with only the ...
1,483 pancakes! IHOP fundraiser for kids is about giving—and eating
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on 1,483 pancakes! IHOP fundraiser for kids is about giving—and eatingBy Jessica Sonderegger LOGAN—Local restaurants may have seemed unusually vacant Tuesday night, even for a weekday in Cache Valley. But one restaurant found weekend-style success, offering something even “Taco Tuesday” couldn’t compete with: free pancakes. [caption id="attachment_8870" align="alignleft" width="500"] Members of the ...
A night out at Lewiston Theater
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on A night out at Lewiston TheaterBy Shayna Marcure LEWISTON -- Tenth row up, and two very comfortable seats in, is where you found me at 9 p.m. Saturday night, enjoying my treats and the second digitally projected film ever showcased in the 76-year-old Lewiston Theater -- ...
Creepy but compelling: ‘Stoker’ director connects with actors, audience
Monday, February 4th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Creepy but compelling: ‘Stoker’ director connects with actors, audienceBy Dani Hayes PARK CITY—Director Chan-Wook Park welcomes us into his dream—or perhaps his nightmare—through his beautifully created film “Stoker,” which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The film’s intricate plot spirals around the concept of interlacing fear and sexuality. A ...
Soccer registration starts Saturday in Providence, River Heights
Friday, February 1st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life, Sports | Comments Off on Soccer registration starts Saturday in Providence, River HeightsStory and photo by Paul Christiansen PROVIDENCE—Each spring the South Cache Soccer League facilitates a recreational soccer program for youth of the southern part of the valley. Representatives of SCSL travel to each competing township for registration days where individuals can ...
Dave Grohl’s ‘Sound City’ rock-doc commemorates famed music studio
Friday, February 1st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Dave Grohl’s ‘Sound City’ rock-doc commemorates famed music studioStory & Photos by Ben Hansen Special to The Hard News Café “We are on a mission. We wanted to make something that will inspire kids to go to a yard sale and buy a crappy old guitar. Start a band with ...
Quadside concert series will continue this semester with local talent
Sunday, January 27th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Quadside concert series will continue this semester with local talentBy Manda Perkins LOGAN—Aggie Radio and the Quadside Café will continue their Quadside Concert Series this semester, kicking off the string of performances on Thursday with local musician Riley Holgate. The half-hour sets, at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each ...
The Eagles land at Sundance with new documentary of 41-year run
Thursday, January 24th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on The Eagles land at Sundance with new documentary of 41-year runStory & Photo by Ben Hansen PARK CITY—For more than a decade, the Sundance Film Festival has been a popular scene for concerts and movies featuring musicians, with artists and bands such as Sammy Hagar, Metallica, Slash and U2 headlining at ...
Sundance 2013: ‘Don Jon’ paints grim picture of doomed romance
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »By Katie Swain PARK CITY—Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut, “Don Jon’s Addiction,” premiered at Sundance Film Festival on Friday and was bought up by Sunday. Gordon-Levitt not only directed the film, he also wrote and starred in the racy and unique romantic ...
Rejected by Sundance, moviemaker’s ‘Depression’ a sign of the times
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Rejected by Sundance, moviemaker’s ‘Depression’ a sign of the timesBy Dani Hayes PARK CITY—Unconventional director Marc Fignon marched up and down Park City’s Main Street Saturday holding a gigantic, yellow sign. “I’m Depressed,” it said. [caption id="attachment_8750" align="alignleft" width="280"] Filmmaker Marc Fignon is depressed on Park City’s Main Street because Sundance ...
Sundance 2013: Kenny Loggins back ‘Home’ again with new band
Monday, January 21st, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Sundance 2013: Kenny Loggins back ‘Home’ again with new bandBy Dani Hayes PARK CITY—Blue Sky Riders entertained a wall-to-wall packed ASCAP Music Café at Sundance on Friday. The band, featuring Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr, performed songs from their debut album, “Finally Home,” set to release on Tuesday. [caption ...
Slamdance 2013 Q&A: ‘Rebel’ DJ LeCash as quirky as his film
Sunday, January 20th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Slamdance 2013 Q&A: ‘Rebel’ DJ LeCash as quirky as his filmStory by Katie Swain PARK CITY—Josh LeCash is an eccentric, egocentric, Miami-born DJ who propelled himself to fame with his charm and charisma despite having a reputation as one of the worst wannabe DJs. After gaining success in Miami, LeCash went international ...
From teen radio reporter to early-bird UPR host, alum has plenty to say
Friday, January 18th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »By Stacey Worster Special from The Utah Statesman LOGAN—Not many people can say they started a career before they could drive. But Kerry Bringhurst says she doesn’t always do things typically. [caption id="attachment_8700" align="alignleft" width="443"] Many in the Cache Valley wake up to ...
Broadcast news alum now reporting on the world from Vietnam
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Broadcast news alum now reporting on the world from VietnamBy Stacey Worster Special from the Utah Statesman HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—Sarah Dallof’s colleagues, professors and bosses would all agree on one thing—she can do it all. Whether behind the camera, putting together stories, editing, producing and, most of all, reporting ...
Redford’s annual celebration of film and culture opens this week
Monday, January 14th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Redford’s annual celebration of film and culture opens this weekBy Ben Hansen Special to Hard News Café PARK CITY, Utah—The Sundance Film Festival starts Thursday, and like every year, the 2013 edition is packed with film premiers, concerts, celebrities, parties, panel discussions and off-screen events. Let’s begin with the films. There are ...