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‘Star Trek’ does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:41:59 MDT

‘Star Trek’ does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

by David Germain The Associated Press

Published May 19, 2013 11:41AM MDT

Los Angeles • “Star Trek: Into Darkness” has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it’s not setting any light-speed records with a debut that’s lower than the studio’s expectations. The latest voyage of the starship Enterprise fell short of its predecessor, 2009’s “Star Trek,” which opened with $75.2 million. Since premiering Wednesday in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, “Into Darkness” has pulled in $84.1 million, wel...

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Living Traditions Festival opens in Salt Lake City

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:42:55 MDT

Living Traditions Festival opens in Salt Lake City

the Salt Lake Tribune

Published May 18, 2013 10:42AM MDT

Ethnic food, children’s crafts, bocce, folk music and dance are part of the three-day Living Traditions Festival which kicked off Friday at the Salt Lake City & County Building, 450 S. 200 East. The event continues Saturday, May 18 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 19, noon to 7 p.m. Admission is free Saturday’s featured musical acts are De Temps Antan, Quebec folk at 7 p.m., and Maura O’Connell, Irish-American folk, 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, The Relatives, psychedelic gospel, performs at 5:30 p....

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Shaping Sound: The dance company that TV built

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:01:03 MDT

Shaping Sound: The dance company that TV built

by Kathy Adams Special To The Tribune

Published May 18, 2013 01:01AM MDT

Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company Shaping Sound is the first of its kind to emerge from Fox network’s collective of competitive dance shows, “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With The Stars.” The company’s national tour — which coincides with the 10th anniversary of “SYTYCD” — stops in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 25, as part of a Los Angeles-to-New York City circuit. Shaping Sound was formed by dancer and Emmy-nominated choreographer Travis Wall, along with fellow “SYTYCD...

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Justin Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:49:54 MDT

Justin Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business

by Frank Jordans The Associated Press

Published May 17, 2013 02:49PM MDT

BERLIN • Justin Bieber will face a bill for thousands of euros (dollars) for his pet monkey’s two-month stay at an animal shelter since it was seized by German customs, officials said Friday as a deadline expired for him to reclaim the animal. A spokesman for Munich’s customs office said the teenage singer had until midnight Friday to contact them, otherwise capuchin monkey Mally will be transferred to a permanent home at a zoo or animal park elsewhere in Germany. “If no further documents arrive...

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Weekend Express: The top 9 things happening in Utah

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:48:15 MDT

Weekend Express: The top 9 things happening in Utah

the Salt Lake Tribune

Published May 17, 2013 02:48PM MDT

We’re here to help you plan your weekend, with best picks from our entertainment reporters, critics and bloggers. For more event listings, visit www.sltrib.com/entertainment. Sports listings can be found here. <freeform> 1. Ethnic festival • Ethnic food, music, dancing and children’s activities are all part of the annual Living Traditions Festival. The featured acts include a female Mariachi band, an Irish country singer, and gospel group that weaves in bit of psychedelia and funk. When •...

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Disney pulls sexy makeover of ‘Brave’ heroine Merida from its official princess website

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:42:12 MDT

Disney pulls sexy makeover of ‘Brave’ heroine Merida from its official princess website

by Paul Liberatore Marin Independent Journal

Published May 16, 2013 02:42PM MDT

In the face of a tsunami of criticism, Disney has abandoned its sexy makeover of Merida, the feisty heroine of its Oscar-winning animated feature “Brave,” on its official princess website. But the character’s creator, Marin filmmaker Brenda Chapman, says she “will stay dubious until they give an official statement about changing the image to match the original version of Merida.” Chapman won an Academy Award for writing and co-directing “Brave.” She modeled the headstrong, red-haired Merida on h...

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‘Gatsby’ inspires flapper fashions

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:11:07 MDT

‘Gatsby’ inspires flapper fashions

by Krista Nielson Special To The Tribune

Published May 16, 2013 02:11PM MDT

The opulence of the 1920s roars onto the silver screen with Friday’s opening of “The Great Gatsby.” Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic features an A-list cast (Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire) and soundtrack (Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Florence + The Machine). But it’s the lineup of costume collaborations that is creating “flapper fever” in the fashion world. Names such as Miuccia Prada, Tiffany & Co. and Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin hav...

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Out and about: Imagine Dragons, Yo La Tengo, Lamb of God and more

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:25 MDT

Out and about: Imagine Dragons, Yo La Tengo, Lamb of God and more

Published May 16, 2013 11:25AM MDT

Black Moth Super Rainbow spotlight show • This experimental, electronica ensemble is led by Thomas Fec, better known by the stage name Tobacco and revered in the underground scene for his novel approach to analog instrumentation and production. In a phone interview, Tobacco described Black Moth Super Rainbow’s new album’s sound as “demon skater.” Last July, Tobacco created a Kickstarter campaign to fund the release of the album “Cobra Juicy.” His goal was $45,000, but he received pledges tot...

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Hot tickets: Plan a full weekend, including the comedic ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Spamalot’ as well as the opera ‘The Barber of Seville’

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:29:02 MDT

Hot tickets: Plan a full weekend, including the comedic ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Spamalot’ as well as the opera ‘The Barber of Seville’

Published May 15, 2013 06:29PM MDT

Dance Ballet West’s Innovations • Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, 7:30 p.m.; Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; $45. Evening of Dance • Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, 7:30 p.m.; Brigham Young University de Jong Concert Hall, Campus Drive and 1200 North, Provo; $10. Provo Sites ‘Work To Do’ Opening • Friday, May 17, 7 p.m.; Brigham Young University Museum of Art, North Campus Drive, Provo; free. Country Dance Workshop • Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; D...

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Justin Bieber gives up on pet monkey Mally

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:43:04 MDT

Justin Bieber gives up on pet monkey Mally

by Sarah Marsh Reuters

Published May 15, 2013 01:43PM MDT

BERLIN • Teenage pop star Justin Bieber appears to have given up on his pet monkey which was seized by German customs officials in March, according to the shelter looking after “Mally.” The 19-year-old singer has until Friday to hand in the necessary paperwork to retrieve his capuchin monkey, which was seized at Munich airport during a concert tour. “Bieber’s lawyers have indicated they would like to leave the monkey,” said Judith Brettmeister, spokeswoman for the shelter caring for Mally. “From...

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Women defy Mormon conventions for love in ‘Real Housewives’

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:26:58 MDT

Women defy Mormon conventions for love in ‘Real Housewives’

by Daisy Blake Special To The Tribune

Published May 15, 2013 09:26AM MDT

Reality television has shown us the real housewives of Orange County, New York and other communities around the country. Now, it’s Utah’s turn, with the world premiere of “The Righteous and Very Real Housewives of Utah County.” Based on the first English novel by Mexican writer — and Utah resident — Miguel Santana — the show opens Thursday at The Post Theater at Fort Douglas. The story follows Emma Harris, a Mormon widow, and the younger wives of the Pratt family, as Emma defies social and relig...

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‘Brave’ creator blasts Disney for ‘blatant sexism’ in princess makeover

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:18:30 MDT

‘Brave’ creator blasts Disney for ‘blatant sexism’ in princess makeover

by Paul Liberatore Marin Independent Journal

Published May 14, 2013 09:18AM MDT

Marin filmmaker Brenda Chapman, who won an Oscar for writing and co-directing the animated feature “Brave,” blasted Disney’s sexy makeover of her movie’s feisty heroine, Merida, as “a blatantly sexist marketing move based on money.” Chapman, a Mill Valley resident, modeled the headstrong Merida on her 13-year-old daughter, Emma, creating her as a role model for little girls. In an email to the Independent Journal on Saturday, she said she has given Bob Iger, president of Walt Disney Internationa...

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PTC adds matinee performance of ‘Les Misérables’

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:24:25 MDT

PTC adds matinee performance of ‘Les Misérables’

The Salt Lake Tribune

Published May 13, 2013 11:24AM MDT

Pioneer Theatre Company has added an extra 2 p.m. matinee performance of ‘Les Misérables’ on Wednesday, May 29. Tickets for the extra performance go on sale Monday, May 13, at 10 a.m. for $45-$65. They are available at the box office, 801-581-6961 or pioneertheatre.org Tickets for all other performances may also still be purchased. Half-priced tickets for children in grades K-12 are available for the May 29 matinee performance, and for all of the remaining Monday and Tuesday evening performanc...

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Women of the World celebrates mothers at Sugar House Park

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:26:25 MDT

Women of the World celebrates mothers at Sugar House Park

by Nicholas Pappas Special To The Tribune

Published May 10, 2013 09:26PM MDT

On May 12 at Sugar House Park, a group of women will get together for the third year, sharing recipes, telling stories, and celebrating the joys of motherhood. Many come from countries where there isn’t a date equivalent to Mother’s Day, while others have had to leave their children behind in war torn communities. The event is the annual Mother’s Day celebration of Women of the World, an organization founded by Samira Harnish, who arrived in the United States from Iraq as a teen mother in an a...

Despite conservative reputation, there’s sin in Spanish Fork

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:41:19 MDT

Despite conservative reputation, there’s sin in Spanish Fork

by Tom Wharton The Salt Lake Tribune

Published May 10, 2013 08:41AM MDT

Spanish Fork • Salt Lake County residents seeking nightlife rarely think of heading to conservative Utah County. But in the case of Spanish Fork, reputations can be deceiving. This town, about 52 miles south of Salt Lake City, is home to several liberal-thinking establishments including a lingerie store, a tobacco shop and two bars. Sexy stuff • Dirty Jo Punsters, a stalwart on Main Street since 1990, sells lingerie, sex toys, games, self-help books and other “adult novelties.” What you won’t f...

Egyptian’s YouTheatre presents sound advice with ‘Dear Edwina Jr.’

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:41:19 MDT

Egyptian’s YouTheatre presents sound advice with ‘Dear Edwina Jr.’

by Scott Iwasaki The Park Record Tribune

Published May 10, 2013 08:41AM MDT

Park City • The Egyptian Theatre’s YouTheatre program teaches children and teenagers about theater and teamwork during workshops offered every spring, summer and fall. When the spring program comes to an end this week, the 24 young actors involved will present the musical “Dear Edwina Jr.” “There are a lot of musicals out there for children to perform, but finding good scripts and stories is difficult for this age group,” said program director Jamie Wilcox. She chose this particular production...

Ballet West’s ‘Innovations’ is all about collaboration

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:41:19 MDT

Ballet West’s ‘Innovations’ is all about collaboration

by Kathy Adams Special To The Tribune

Published May 10, 2013 08:41AM MDT

For two weeks each year, Ballet West leaves its home stage at the 1,876-seat Capitol Theater to perform “Innovations” in the more intimate 500-seat Jeanné Wagner Theatre, inside Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. The annual program, now in its sixth year, encourages current company dancers to try their hand at choreography. It also introduces new works by a guest choreographer. This year’s guest choreographer, Jodie Gates, will premiere “Mercurial Landscapes,” a new work set to Vivaldi’s “The ...

Ririe-Woodbury names new artistic director

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:41:19 MDT

Ririe-Woodbury names new artistic director

by Kathy Adams Special To The Tribune

Published May 10, 2013 08:41AM MDT

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company has appointed Daniel Charon as its new artistic director. Charon is only the second hire in the company’s 50-year history since its founding by Shirley Ririe and Joan Woodbury. He also is the company’s first male artistic director. He replaces Charlotte Boye-Christensen, who stepped down to found NOW, a new interdisciplinary dance company in Salt Lake City. Based in New York since 1995, Charon danced with prestigious companies such as Limón Dance Company, Doug Varo...

Out and about: Music of Os Mutantes, Bill Payne of Little Feat, The Black Angels, Brit Floyd and comedy of Jim Norton all in Utah over coming week

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:17:44 MDT

Out and about: Music of Os Mutantes, Bill Payne of Little Feat, The Black Angels, Brit Floyd and comedy of Jim Norton all in Utah over coming week

Published May 9, 2013 08:17AM MDT

Os Mutantes spotlight show • On Beck’s superb 1998 album “Mutations,” the track “Tropicalia” stood out for good reason: It was inspired by Os Mutantes, the Brazilian psychedelic rockers associated with the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s. The movement blended traditional Brazilian culture with foreign influences — notably rock music of America and Britain. The band dissolved in 1978, but regrouped in 2006 after influential tastemakers such as Kurt Cobain and David Byrne mentioned how m...