Impending disaster is just part of the show for these nimble acrobats

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: < 1 minute 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 away to. They might not be the classic three ring circus with performing animals, but these Chinese daredevils certainly don’t disappoint. The crowded theater waited […]

Everday tedium inspires a captivating and interactive performance

February 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 and reminded their audiences of the human foot’s artistic potential. On Jan. 21, the company put on a show titled “Recapture” at the Orem Public […]

“Move” executes a not-so-generic performance

February 1, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 week’s performance by Vibe Productions titled “Move” and performed at Covey Center for the Arts. “Move” was a immensely exciting production, choreographed and performed by […]

Broadway talent lies right around the corner

January 25, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 SCERA theater brought Broadway to Utah with the special one-night event, “Night of Broadway.” “You don’t have to go to New York to watch great […]

Day in the life: Matt Holland

January 25, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes 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 off, allowing the temporary wearer to sleep soundly knowing they were lucky enough to know a man and also lucky enough to not have to […]

Orem’s “Night of Broadway”

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 quality performances to local audiences. The SCERA will be combining the American tradition of Broadway and the quality performances for which the theater is known […]

A day in the life of Trevor Tooke

January 19, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes 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, the typical morning for him begins a little before 6 a.m. “Although I may not seem like a morning person, sometimes I do enjoy getting […]

Student commercial receives glowing recognition

January 11, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 fortunate enough to win the “Creative Concept Award” in the 2009 Utah Film Commission “Spot On” Commercial Contest. The commercial is entitled “Utah: Paint Your […]

Genre bending sensation

December 7, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes 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 lips. This is a guaranteed experience for those attending concerts put on by the local band j.wride. Yet, not all groups can promise such a […]

International Photo Contest: the stories behind the images

November 23, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes 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 the case with this year’s UVU International Photo Contest. The contest is in its sixth year, but it is the first time the winning photos […]