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Miss Utah USA’s botched answer makes her a star

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:23:17 MDT

Miss Utah USA’s botched answer makes her a star

by Scott D. Pierce The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jun 18, 2013 07:23PM MDT

Marissa Powell didn’t win the title of Miss USA on Sunday, but she did make quite an impression en route to being named third runner-up. Not necessarily a good impression, but certainly one that is unforgettable. When asked what it says about society that women continue to earn less than men, the Salt Laker stumbled and bumbled her way through an answer that went viral on the Internet: “I think we can relate this back to education and how we are continuing to try to strive to figure out how to...

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Justin Bieber behind wheel as car hits man in Hollywood

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:34:40 MDT

Justin Bieber behind wheel as car hits man in Hollywood

the Associated Press

Published Jun 18, 2013 04:34PM MDT

LOS ANGELES • Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren’t life-threatening. Lt. Craig Valenzuela says Bieber’s car collided with someone — possibly a photographer — at 11:45 p.m. Monday in the 8800 block of Sunset Boulevard. Valenzuela says nobody was cited or arrested and officers determined no crime was committed. He says investigators are trying to determine whether the pedestrian was in the roadway. A vide...

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Grace Potter overheats hot Red Butte crowd

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:29:33 MDT

Grace Potter overheats hot Red Butte crowd

by Taylor W. Anderson The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jun 18, 2013 12:29PM MDT

Either through irony or accident, Grace Potter’s four-man backup crew, the Nocturnals, looked very much awake as they filed on stage at Red Butte Garden Sunday to play instrumentals in “Hot Summer Night.” Potter somehow made the amphitheater mercury head north as she began the set from the crowd and voluntarily lost her shawl into the front row after she hit the stage, unveiling a healthy bit of skin along with a sprawling vocal scale. The band kept its best-known tunes (like “Paris” and “Medic...

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Review: Minus pretense, Tim McGraw an evolving, revolving act

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:38:29 MDT

Review: Minus pretense, Tim McGraw an evolving, revolving act

by Bill Oram The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jun 17, 2013 01:38PM MDT

If Tim McGraw ever needs a hip replacement, he’ll have the music to fall back on. With substance vastly overpowering flash, the country legend was in top form Friday night at USANA Amphitheatre, unleashing a set of hits spanning 20 years. And while some of the loudest cheers of the night came when McGraw pulled off a brown leather jacket to reveal chiseled upper arms, and each time he sent his large gold belt buckle into orbit with smooth, metronomic gyrations, McGraw should be allowed those tea...

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It's 'Best of the West' at Chalk Art Festival in Gateway Mall

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:30:36 MDT

It's 'Best of the West' at Chalk Art Festival in Gateway Mall

by Nicole Decriscio The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jun 17, 2013 06:30AM MDT

A man reeling in a vivid and bright tropical fish. A cowboy standing on the edge of a cliff. These are just a few of the works that can be seen at the 11th annual Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway. The annual event, held along Rio Grande Street, is a benefit for the 2,600 Utah children in foster care. Although artists can draw whatever they choose, the theme for the festival is “Best of the West.” The festival opened Friday and continues Saturday from 10 am until 9 p.m. The artwork will remain ...

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Would you name your child after ‘Game of Thrones’?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:41:02 MDT

Would you name your child after ‘Game of Thrones’?

by Leann Burke The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jun 14, 2013 10:41AM MDT

Chances are high that any Utah kindergarten class in 2017 is going to include a couple of Williams and Elizabeths. There will likely be an Emma or two, and James and Joseph, much like the class roster for years past. But those kids will probably share safety scissors with at least one Arya, and the class clown could very well be Major. In 2012, Major and Arya gained the most popularity for boys’ and girls’ names, respectively. The Social Security Administration — which has tracked how often name...

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Review: Utah Wind Symphony proves to be a serious ensemble

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:37:02 MDT

Review: Utah Wind Symphony proves to be a serious ensemble

by Rebecca Howard Special To The Tribune

Published Jun 14, 2013 09:37AM MDT

The Utah Wind Symphony finished its third concert season this week with the world premiere of Alex Weston’s “The Loud Calligraphy of Lightning.” An ambitious new ensemble, the Utah Wind Symphony should be commended for commissioning and performing new works — more than half of the program was by living composers, and the Weston piece had been commissioned by the Utah Wind Symphony. Of course, part of that may be practical. Wind symphonies are a young type of ensemble in the world of classical mu...

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Out and about: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Rachael Yamagata, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals top the week’s concert list

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:22 MDT

Out and about: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Rachael Yamagata, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals top the week’s concert list

Published Jun 13, 2013 04:59PM MDT

Brantley Gilbert spotlight show • This 28-year-old singer-songwriter opens the show for Tim McGraw, along with Love and Theft. In his short career, Gilbert has charted two No. 1 country songs, “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.” He also wrote the chart-toppers “My Kinda Party” and “Dirt Road Anthem” (along with Colt Ford) for fellow Georgian Jason Aldean. Growing up in the small town of Jefferson, Gilbert said he hunted, fished and rode dirt bikes. Then he pick...

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Hot tickets: ‘Avenue Q,’ ‘Footloose,’ and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:22 MDT

Hot tickets: ‘Avenue Q,’ ‘Footloose,’ and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

Published Jun 13, 2013 04:59PM MDT

DANCE Best of State Celebration • Friday, June 14, 7 p.m.; DF Dance Studio, 2978 S. State , Salt Lake City; $10-$20. SB Dance: Of Meat & Marrow • Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m.; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; $15. MUSIC The Orem Chorale • Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.; LDS Assembly Hall, 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City; free. Sing 2 Live Choir • Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m.; O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale; $10. STAGE ‘Jersey Boys...

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‘Kinky Boots,’ with songs by Cyndi Lauper, struts off with six Tony Awards

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:59:39 MDT

‘Kinky Boots,’ with songs by Cyndi Lauper, struts off with six Tony Awards

by Mark Kennedy Ap Drama Writer

Published Jun 10, 2013 12:59PM MDT

NEW YORK • The feel-good musical “Kinky Boots,” with songs by pop star and Broadway newcomer Cyndi Lauper, won a leading six 2013 Tony Awards on Sunday, including best musical, best score and best leading man. Christopher Durang’s comical “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” won the best play Tony. “Matilda the Musical” and “Pippin” won four awards and two other shows — “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and “The Nance” — shared three awards each. Lauper, who wrote the hit “Girls Just Want to Ha...

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SBDance presents a one-night spectacle of rock, opera and dance

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:08:50 MDT

SBDance presents a one-night spectacle of rock, opera and dance

by Daisy Blake Special To The Tribune

Published Jun 9, 2013 11:08PM MDT

The latest rock opera dance circus from SB Dance, “Of Meat and Marrow” is subtitled “Bigger, Badder, Bonier.” Bigger, because it’s presented in the 500-seat Jeanne Wagner Theatre, at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Badder, because there will be live music by the rock band Totem & Taboo. And bonier, because director of the company Stephen Brown says there is more humor and morbid fun than ever. On Saturday, The Salt Lake company — which presents original works of dance and theater — will ...

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Erin Brockovich arrested on suspicion of boating while intoxicated

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:11:02 MDT

Erin Brockovich arrested on suspicion of boating while intoxicated

by Martin Griffith The Associated Press

Published Jun 9, 2013 07:11PM MDT

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in a 2000 movie about her fight over the pollution of a California town, was arrested on suspicion of boating while intoxicated at Lake Mead near Las Vegas, authorities said Sunday. Brockovich was arrested late Friday night after breath tests showed her blood-alcohol level was just over twice the legal limit of .08, said Edwin Lyngar, spokesman for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. A game warden noticed she was struggling and ne...

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Photos: They Might Be Giants rock The Depot

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:02:10 MDT

Photos: They Might Be Giants rock The Depot

by Austin Green The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jun 9, 2013 05:02PM MDT

Veteran alt-rockers They Might Be Giants delighted a packed house at The Depot Saturday night. Led by charismatic founding duo John Flansburgh and John Linnell, TMBG displayed the versatile skill set and relentless energy that has made them an indie rock staple since the 1980s. The two frontmen carried the show, trading witty banter and vocal duties while playing a rotating cast of instruments. Linnell was particularly impressive, seamlessly moving from keyboard to bass clarinet to accordion on ...

Weekend Express: The top 9 things happening in Utah

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:56:59 MDT

Weekend Express: The top 9 things happening in Utah

the Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jun 8, 2013 10:56AM MDT

We’re here to help you plan your weekend, with best picks from our entertainment reporters, critics and bloggers. Click here for more event listings, and find your sports listings here. Ogden Arts Festival • One weekend every June, Ogden opens Union Station to a mix of artists, exhibits and vendors. While you’re there, walk up 25th Street, the old bar district that’s added new shops and restaurants to the mix in recent years. When • Friday, June 7, through Saturday, June 8 Where • Union S...

Retro swimwear is a hot summer trend

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:51:45 MDT

Retro swimwear is a hot summer trend

by Krista Nielson Special To The Tribune

Published Jun 7, 2013 04:51PM MDT

Over the past few years, we’ve seen the return of 1950s styles in everything from dresses to shoes to hairstyles. So it’s no surprise that vintage-inspired swimwear will be more visible this summer. High-waisted bikini bottoms and bralike tops — à la Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly — as well as one-piece suits with cinched-in sides and halter tops will be prominent at the pool and beach. The fabrics are retro, too, with gingham checks, sailor stripes, polka dots and playful prints. Fashion exp...

Out and about: They Might Be Giants, Rogue Wave

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:48:17 MDT

Out and about: They Might Be Giants, Rogue Wave

Published Jun 7, 2013 12:48PM MDT

They Might Be Giants spotlight show • Fresh off a monthlong stint in Australia and New Zealand, dynamic alt-rockers They Might Be Giants will bring their high-energy act to The Depot on Saturday. The group, led by founding duo John Flansburgh and John Linnell, is touring to promote its 16th studio album, “Nanobots.” The album, released March 5, runs at a fittingly frenetic pace, with 25 tracks crammed into a 45-minute window. The new material features TMBG doing what they do best: laying do...

Trombone Shorty’s musical roots deep in New Orleans

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:33:20 MDT

Trombone Shorty’s musical roots deep in New Orleans

by Stephen Speckman Special To The Tribune

Published Jun 6, 2013 02:33PM MDT

When he was in grade school, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was already playing around his hometown of New Orleans and touring with his older brother James Andrews, Dr. John and anyone else who recognized Andrews, now 27, was gifted. Over the past eight or nine years, after graduating from high school and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Andrews and his band have been constantly in the studio or on the road perfecting what he calls “Supafunkrock,” a blend of funk, soul, rock, blues, ja...

Hot tickets: ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Macbeth’ and ‘Urinetown’

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:50:25 MDT

Hot tickets: ‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Macbeth’ and ‘Urinetown’

Published Jun 6, 2013 01:50PM MDT

Music Salt Lake Choral Artists • Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.; Waterford School, 1480 E. 9400 South, Sandy; $15; visit saltlakechoralartists.org/concerts_events. Michelle Zentner • Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.; LDS Assembly Hall, 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City; free. Dance SLC Ballet Spring Gala • Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, at 7:30 p.m.; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; $16. Stage ‘Jersey Boys’ • Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, at 2...