Let your heartbeat become the beating of the drum
Music and dance are very basic necessities of life. We breathe, we eat, we create music and we dance. Samba Fogo is a non profit organization of drummers and dancers…
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The real appeal of art truly is in the eye of the beholder
Everyone experiences art differently. For some, what makes art appealing is the methodically intricate layout of colors and shapes. And for others it’s the imperfections that make it truly beautiful. …
What’s so funny?
The “What’s so Funny?” improv group, created by UVU student Reed Parkinson, performed in the Ragan Theater on Feb. 5. “Where is the worst place to go on a date?”…
Bad personal ads
As Valentine’s day approaches, some singles seem to scramble to find a date in order to avoid having to be alone on this dreaded day. One popular choice for those…
First frost to the first lightning
The evening began with the beating of drums and a song inviting the universe to join us. On Feb. 1, a large crowd packed into the storytelling wing of the…
Impending disaster is just part of the show for these nimble acrobats
Many children dream of running away to the circus, and though the New Shanghai Circus is not what people might typically envision, it just might be the circus to run…
Everday tedium inspires a captivating and interactive performance
We associate feet with shoes, socks, walking and even odor, but they are not generally associated with art — and yet the Synergy Dance Company has defied connotations of mundanity…
“Move” executes a not-so-generic performance
Many dance performances are so generic that when recounting the event it is difficult for audience members to recall what they’ve seen. This was absolutely not the case for last…
Broadway talent lies right around the corner
Brightly colored lights, performers dancing across the stage, glamorous costuming and powerful songs resonating throughout the theater are the essential elements for the Broadway musical experience. On Jan. 18, the…
Day in the life: Matt Holland
As the old cliché goes, you don’t know a man until you walk a day in his shoes. Yet at the end of the day, those shoes can be taken…
Orem’s “Night of Broadway”
For many in Utah, the opportunity to experience a Broadway-quality production seems out of reach, but for those in the area, the SCERA Center for the Arts has brought many…
A day in the life of Trevor Tooke
Many students at UVU roll out of bed at around 10 a.m. and lethargically amble into class. While this is sometimes the case for our Student Body President, Trevor Tooke,…
Student commercial receives glowing recognition
Opportunities come in many different packages, and for Kevin Bowden, a digital media major here at UVU, his latest opportunity came just in time for Christmas. In mid-December he was…
Genre bending sensation
Imagine combining passionate musicians, a large audience and the energy of a live concert. Visualize the music racing through the floor and bursting out through the crowd, and your own…
International Photo Contest: the stories behind the images
It has been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But there are at least a thousand words that can tell the story behind a photo. Such is…
