Nancy Van Valkenburg
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Ogden, UT, United States
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Roy dancer on 'SYTYCD' inspires cheers, dreams
FARR WEST — Roy native Hailee Payne was the first dancer on “So You Think You Can Dance” to learn in week two that she was safe and would not be eliminated. The crowd of her family, friends, former students and... → Read More
'Mary Poppins' lands on Farmington stage
A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. But there’s just a sprinkle of medicine in “Mary Poppins.” It’s mostly sugar, and meant to be enjoyed. “I like that it has a good message,”... → Read More
Weber State theater season announced
Something old, something new, something borrowed and something with blues. That sums up the just-announced Weber State University theater season. Something old would be “The Tempest,” written more than 400 years ago by... → Read More
'Into the Woods' heads into The Old Barn
Whatever message you seek, you’ll find it in “Into the Woods,” playing July 24 through Aug. 15 at the The Old Barn Community Theatre. So says director Heather Gleason.... → Read More
See Hailee Payne's moves on 'SYTYCD'
Roy native Hailee Payne earned praise on the July 13 episode of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Viewer voting has closed, and the elimination results will be announced on the next episode of the competitive reality show, airing... → Read More
Dino versus cowboys, and more, at Peery's
The Egyptian Theatre Foundation is determined to give children of today the kind of movie palace experience the older generations enjoyed on a regular basis, and will host three matinees to do just that. “We just love this theater... → Read More
The many events of Ogden Pioneer Days
OGDEN — Ogden Pioneer Days plans to showcase the best of the West, through rodeos, parades, art, song and tributes. “I grew up in Hooper and went to the rodeo every night, and I think Pioneer Days has become a... → Read More
Roy dancer makes Top 20 on 'SYTYCD'
Roy native Hailee Payne on Monday night made the Top 20 cut on “So You Think You Can Dance,” the Fox network’s competitive dance show. “She’s our second student to be on the show,” said Mandy Shaw, owner... → Read More
Wee BEER Festival set for Golden Spike Event Center
Weber officials hope craft beer fans will lift a glass at the county’s first Wee BEER Festival. More than 40 artisan craft beers will be offered for those who buy drink tickets or ticket packages for the outdoor event. The six-hour... → Read More
'The King and I' to bring costumes, culture clashes, to Centerville
If Sunday’s multiple Tony wins by “The King and I” have left you yearning to “Whistle a Happy Tune” or ask... → Read More
RAMP Saturday fun starts for season
With kids out of school and parents looking for budget-friendly activities, a new year of RAMP Saturdays comes to the rescue. From June 6 through Aug. 22, people can enjoy free visits on selected Saturdays to the Dinosaur Park, the Ice... → Read More
Local director hopes to inspire with Layton-shot film
When T.C. Christensen went looking for a school to stand in for Cokeville Elementary in his film, “The Cokeville Miracle,” the writer-director found the perfect location by searching his own memory. “There had to be two... → Read More
'Harvey' to open at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
Josh Richardson always imagined himself as someone who could imagine a 6-foot, invisible rabbit. “The Jimmy Stewart movie, ‘Harvey,’ is one of my favorite classic films,” said Richardson, who takes on... → Read More
Ogden's Monday movies return
The Monday Night Movies series is returning to the Ogden Amphitheater for the summer season. “We usually get 100 or more people, sometimes up to 250,” said Christy McBride, Ogden special events and arts manager.... → Read More
Baby Animal Days comes to Carver's Cove
June means Baby Animal Days at Carver’s Cove Petting Farm, and the animal population is increasing. “We are a working farm, and we breed our animals for June, when it is warmer and there’s a good chance for survival,... → Read More
Actresses with local ties go 'Under the Sea'
Two ‘mermaids’ with local ties will share a role in the Hale Centre Theatre’s latest Disney-themed production. Amy Shreeve Keeler, a Layton native and Layton High School graduate, will play Ariel in “The Little... → Read More
VIDEO: Aerialympics takes to the skies in Layton
Last year’s Aerialympics was so packed, organizers are moving to a venue with a little more wiggle room. “Last year we sold over 600 seats at Peery’s Egyptian Theater,” said Shaley Williamson, owner of Kairos... → Read More
Krishna festival brings music, dance, color
Caru Das is bringing the spirit and color associated with Utah’s Krishna Temple to Ogden. “A lot of people in Ogden have been asking about having one up there, and we wanted to make the experience available, especially to young... → Read More
Ogden-shot TV pilot may return here as series
It looks like another major television series could soon be shooting in Ogden and Northern Utah. “Oil” (formerly titled “Boom”) shot its pilot in March, in Ogden, Huntsville, and other Utah locations. ABC announced... → Read More
Nam Jam concert to raise funds for war memorial
An American Legion chapter in Huntsville hopes to give guests a night to remember while raising funds for a memorial wall. The event, called Nam Jam, will raise money for an 80 percent scale replica of the Vietnam War memorial, which... → Read More