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John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (324+ words) CANNES, France " Screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as "Pulp Fiction" and "Grease," "was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut "Propeller "One-Way Night…...
'Preserving the art of Utah culture': Utah-artist museum opens in Salt Lake City
1+ day, 15+ min ago (830+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A new art museum located in the historic B'nai Israel Temple in downtown Salt Lake City, dedicated to preserving Utah culture and providing a platform for Utah artists, is opening. The Salt Lake Art Museum, 249 S. 400 East, aims…...
'Such a special place': Joshua Bassett returns to Salt Lake City, gives message on recovery, faith
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (955+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Hundreds of Joshua Bassett fans formed a winding line outside Olympus Junior High School in Salt Lake City on Thursday evening. The crowd " made up overwhelmingly of teenagers and young women " waited eagerly to see the "High…...
The indie music lovers' Superbowl: Kilby Block Party 7 is here
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (962+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " What started as an actual block party in Salt Lake's Granary District seven years ago now draws a crowd organizers estimate will be 90, 000-strong this year, over the course of three days, with nearly half coming from…...
'It's going to surprise people': Reno-based international art show debuts in Utah this weekend
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (493+ words) SANDY " The Reno Tahoe International Art Show, born out of the COVID pandemic, started as a "passion project" for Briana Dolan and her dad, Kevin O'Keefe. Upon moving to Reno from the West Coast in 2020, Dolan said she heard from…...
Clarence Carter, soul singer known for 'Patches' and 'Strokin',' dies at 90
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (270+ words) NEW YORK CITY " Clarence Carter, the blues and soul musician and singer-songwriter with the raspy, emotional vocals whose hits included the sentimental "Patches," has died at age 90. Carter's death was confirmed by Bill Carpenter, a spokesman for his former wife…...
Revitalizing the past, building the future: Logan's downtown transformation
4+ day, 48+ min ago (838+ words) History is alive in downtown Logan. For generations, the city's venerable downtown has been the heart of the community. Today, Logan is showing how cities can thrive and grow while staying true to their roots and honoring history. Governor Spencer…...
Adam Sklute, longtime Ballet West artistic director, to retire at end of 20th season
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (807+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " The longest directorship in Ballet West history will soon come to an end as Adam Sklute announced he will retire at the conclusion of his 20th year. Sklute has been the artistic director of Ballet West since 2007, marking…...
Southern Utah locals creating map to document historic pioneer rock walls in Leeds
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (439+ words) LEEDS, Washington County " Historic rock walls dot the landscape in the small town of Leeds in southern Utah, and visitors will soon be able to know where each wall is. In a project spearheaded by the Silver Reef Foundation in…...
Spanish skater says it's 'amazing' to bring Minions to Olympic ice after music dispute
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (471+ words) MILAN " The Minions made it. After a music rights dispute that took over the Winter Olympics, Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate donned his yellow-and-blue costume and brought the mischievous spirit of the Minions to Milan in the men's short…...