Where dream weavers gather – New Noorda Theatre demonstrates that dreams do come true

September 16, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes “We’re going places!” exclaimed James Arrington, chair of the Theatrical Arts department, at the Sept. 11 ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Noorda Theatre. Made possible by a generous gift from Tye Noorda, the state-of-the-art facility is more than just a performance theater. It will also provide a variety of resources for education, community development, […]

Where dream weavers gather

September 16, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes New Noorda Theatre demonstrates that dreams do come true “We’re going places!” exclaimed James Arrington, chair of the Theatrical Arts department, at the Sept. 11 ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Noorda Theatre. Made possible by a generous gift from Tye Noorda, the state-of-the-art facility is more than just a performance theater. It will also […]

Hear it live: We Shot The Moon

September 14, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Sometimes, a song comes along that makes you want to hear it live. This is definitely the case with the music of We Shot The Moon, a San Diego-based indie piano rock group that will be performing Sept. 14 at Velour. It’s natural to compare their music to that of Jack’s Mannequin, but the sound is more upbeat and danceable.

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September 14, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Yes, we all have at least one “junk food” item that we love. Yes, we all say we’re going to not eat sugar for a month or that we’re not going to go over 1,500 calories a day. But let’s face it: Everyone has a sweet tooth. But satisfying such cravings does not have to be as bad as you’d think.

New Noorda Theatre demonstrates that dreams do come true

September 14, 2009

Reading Time: 3 minutes “We’re going places!” exclaimed James Arrington, chair of the Theatrical Arts department, at the Sept. 11 ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Noorda Theatre. Made possible by a generous gift from Tye Noorda, the state-of-the-art facility is more than just a performance theater.

Empowering our community through literacy

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes  If you are reading this, you are using one of your most valuable skills. Literacy, the ability to use reading and writing in real life situations and in personal development, is critical to functioning in society. According to Dr. Sirpa Grierson, state coordinator for the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, “Literacy is power.” […]

Staff infection

September 7, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute What food do you never tire of eating?    Cheese!!!! All kinds. With or without fruit (especially pears), crackers, bread, pasta, eggs, apple pie, anything that tastes naked without cheese is actually just in need of that special touch. – Robbin Anthony, Office manager   I could eat saltines all day long and eventually die of […]

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September 7, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you are reading this, you are using one of your most valuable skills. Literacy, the ability to use reading and writing in real life situations and in personal development, is critical to functioning in society. According to Dr. Sirpa Grierson, state coordinator for the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, “Literacy is power.