Danielle Christensen
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From Paris to SLC: The story behind hundreds of Utah's free community concerts
When Jeff Whiteley landed a home for Excellence in the Community at the Gallivan Center in 2011, his dream of helping talented Utah musicians play in professional local venues was finally coming true. → Read More
Meet the man who is a Texas cowboy, a Utah marine and a former 'American Idol' contestant
John Wayne Schulz isn’t your ordinary cowboy. Since his two stints on the TV show “American Idol” in 2010 and 2016, the Texan native has gained a loyal following for his clean country tunes and unassuming demeanor. → Read More
How a Park City doctor uncovered the unspoken past of a World War II veteran
Dr. Scott Zuckerman went on a house call in 2005 that eventually led him to writing a book about never-before-recorded experiences of a World War II veteran. → Read More
7 TV specials on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to get you royal wedding ready
The wedding of Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales and “Suits” actress Meghan Markle is just around the corner on May 19. → Read More
How a 10-year-old SLC drummer 'beat' her way to the stage of NBC's 'Little Big Shots'
Milana Nigro was doing just what she always did. Headphones on and drumsticks in hand, the 10-year-old was in her jam, practicing one of her favorite songs “Lane Boy” by the band 21 Pilots. → Read More
On the same page: How Utah Humanities and UPS convinced this book club to form
It was 1986, and Frances Merrill never made time for reading. For the mother of eight children, time to herself just hadn’t made the top of her to-do list. → Read More
Theater review: CenterPoint Theatre's 'Camelot' is a frolic through the woods — most of the time
CenterPoint Legacy Theatre is a “congenial spot” to bring “Camelot,” directed and choreographed by Kristi Curtis, alive on the stage. → Read More
How Provo band The National Parks 'got this spark' and topped the indie charts
Recently returned from a rigorous tour across the United States and Canada, The National Parks are back in town for a set with LANY, Knox Fortune and Harry Hudson at The Great Saltair on April 18. → Read More
'Utah's the place': FanX is 5 months away but cosplay is in full swing
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention — formerly known as Salt Lake Comic Con — may not be coming until Sept. 6-8, but cosplay fans still had plenty to be excited about during a press conference at the Utah State Capitol yesterday afternoon. → Read More
FanX adds Tom Welling, Chuck Norris to event lineup
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention added eight more stars to the roster for its fall event Wednesday during a costumed press conference at the state Capitol, as well as the creation of new volunteer and education initiatives. → Read More
In honor of National Poetry Month, watch Shaq recite poetry in new PBS series
It’s National Poetry Month, and if Poem in Your Pocket Day or writing workshops aren’t your cup of tea, then maybe “Poetry in America” with retired NBA player Shaquille O’Neal and U2 rock star Bono will do the trick. → Read More
This month, Fred Rogers would have turned 90. Read how 5 fans continue to share his 'good feeling'
It’s been 50 years since “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” first premiered on television in 1968. The children’s television host who passed away in 2003 would have celebrated his 90th birthday on March 20, 2018. → Read More
BYUtv brings new show that's like a 'kid’s version of ‘Downton Abbey’'
Spring has sprung and BYUtv has a fresh new program on the air this season with the U.S. premiere of the BBC’s “Hetty Feather.” → Read More
Tips from MoTab professionals on how to sing Handel's 'Messiah'
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is gearing up for its performance of Handel’s “Messiah” on Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square. → Read More
Nearly 300 young Utah dancers ready to dive into 'Magic Lake'
The costumes are nearly finished, an original musical score has been written and approximately 300 dancers ages 8 to 18 are ready to go. → Read More
Concert review: Hometown favorite Brandon Flowers leads The Killers in hit-filled S.L. show
Brandon Flowers, frontman for the rock band The Killers, had always dreamed of playing in Salt Lake City’s 20,000-seat Vivint Arena when he was a boy. → Read More
Scrooge and crew move across town to Hale Centre Theatre's new digs
This Christmas season marks 33 years since Hale Centre Theatre began running â A Christmas Carolâ by Charles Dickens. → Read More
Ballet West's 'The Nutcracker' is a family affair for these Utah dancers
Three generations of the local Whitney family have danced in Ballet West's nationally acclaimed production "The Nutcracker" over the years. → Read More
2016 Mormon Tabernacle Christmas special to air on KUED, BYUtv
“Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring Rolando Villazon” will be airing this December for those who missed the 2016 performance in the Conference Center. → Read More
The Clean Cut: Carrie Underwood pays tribute to Las Vegas victims with Christian hymn
Carrie Underwood sang “Softly and Tenderly” at the CMA Awards Wednesday night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. → Read More