Bekka Joner, previously a nanny in Boston, was having trouble meeting male members her own age in her small LDS branch. At the request of her roommate, she decided to create a profile on a dating website. She was specific in what she wanted: a temple-worthy member, tall, college educated. The search gave her five…
Sometimes, when you wish upon a star, you end up with a Grammy nomination. Jenny Oaks Baker, a popular LDS violinist, was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for her album “Wish Upon a Star: A Tribute to the Music of Walt Disney.” The album is a compilation of classically…
There’s beauty to be found all around the world, but sometimes all it takes is a look in one’s back yard to find the most incredible beauty the earth has to offer. The Covey Center for the Arts’ newest exhibit, “In My Back Yard,” by Dave Merrill, will run until Jan. 26, 2012. Merrill, a…
Ballet is more than just a classical performance of “Swan Lake,” and this weekend the ballet division aims to prove that. BYU’s Ballet Showcase will take place Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 along with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday. Both the Ballet Showcase Company and the Theatre Ballet will perform, offering a wide…
Salt Lake City has numerous tourist attractions that appeal to college students, but there’s no need to break the bank to go downtown. Visit Salt Lake is offering a Connect Pass for those who want to receive big discounts on the best attractions in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. The pass offers 45…
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones you used to know? “White Christmas,” presented by BYU’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts and directed by George Nelson, premiered last Wednesday and will run on select dates through Dec. 3 at the Pardoe Theatre. Based on the Broadway musical that was adapted…
Five students dressed in black slacks, black button-down shirts and vests are lined up in a row. In the back room of the Tanner Building’s reception area, the students prepare a lunch plate assembly-line style. With a tray of savory food in front of him, a supervisor demonstrates the proper way to arrange the main…
On Thursday, BYU students have the opportunity to hear a piano virtuoso play some true masterpieces rarely heard live. BYU’s School of Music will present guest pianist and organist Joel Hastings at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. Hastings, a renowned artist, is an assistant professor of piano at Florida State University. In addition…
While most 18-year-old women worry about school, dating and the latest trends, one particular woman wonders about the next time she’ll be able to run and eat her favorite foods again. A benefit concert will be held Monday night for Haley Stonehocker, a young woman who is battling two rare diseases. The free event will…
By Chelsey Saatkamp Pursuing a career as a solo artist can sometimes be a lonely road, but it helps to have good crowds in Utah that lend support along the way. Jonathan Jones, former lead singer of Waking Ashland and current lead vocalist of We Shot The Moon, is playing at the Velour Live Music…