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"For me, I think I am one of those natural night people." Features http://www.standard.net/live/177571 http://www.standard.net/live/177571 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Almost every young band dreams of the day when members quit their other jobs and devote themselves full time to their music career. With careful planning, Ogden's The Gorgeous Hussies went about making it happen. "Today -- June 15, 2009 -- is a huge day for us," said guitarist/vocalist Jordan Olsen on the day he spoke with the Standard-Examiner. "It is the last day of an 18-month goal we had to be a full-time band. We marked this day on the calendar back then and made a map of things we had to do. And we did it. I was the last to stop working outside the band, and it is now done. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177569 http://www.standard.net/live/177569 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 It's time to celebrate Independence Day by getting together with your neighbors for fireworks, food and fun. But many people are more concerned about money this year than ever before. Events being presented this holiday seem to reflect the concerns of both attendees and presenters. Stadium of Fire, the fabled patriotic celebration at Brigham Young University's stadium, is still going strong in its 29th year. This year's program stars teen heartthrobs The Jonas Brothers. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177574 http://www.standard.net/live/177574 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Summertime ties in fine with good music, whether it's appreciated sitting on a blanket at an outdoor venue, blasting from the speakers of your classic convertible, or drifting through your ear-buds as you lie sunning. Several local bands and artists have released albums of late that are worth a listen in the warm summer sun. Keep in mind that buying local first is best for both you and your community. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177576 http://www.standard.net/live/177576 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 It's been two years since the Indigo Girls played Red Butte Garden, and it was a sold-out show. Ticket sales are healthy, as well, for this year's Indigo/Garden show on Tuesday. "I know we've been there something like five times, maybe more," said Amy Ray, half of the singing/songwriting duet that also includes Emily Saliers. "It's almost a tradition to play Red Butte by this time for us. People come from all walks of life, out to have a good time." Features http://www.standard.net/live/177577 http://www.standard.net/live/177577 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 The show will go on, this season and next. The Utah Festival Opera Company, which opens its summer season next week, will have a full 2010 summer season despite a major budget shortfall, said Michael Ballam, the festival's founding director. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177575 http://www.standard.net/live/177575 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 CLEARFIELD -- Daylong Fourth of July fun ends up, somewhat ironically, with prefirework music courtesy of the British Invasion's best-known band. Imagine, a Salt Lake City-based Beatles tribute band, presents a show at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Fisher Park, 934 S. 1000 East. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. with a set by the Clearfield Community Band. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177573 http://www.standard.net/live/177573 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Country Superstars Tribute -- From Fitzgeralds in Las Vegas comes a group that performs the music and impersonates many country acts, including Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw and more. Features http://www.standard.net/live/176833 http://www.standard.net/live/176833 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Here is a look at some of the city celebrations coming up in Davis, Weber, Morgan and Box Elder counties this summer. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177471 http://www.standard.net/live/177471 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 WEST HAVEN -- Dodgeball. The mere mention of the word brings to mind images of kids hurling rubber balls at each other in gym class. In West Haven, the balls are being hurled, but this time by grown women. Ultimate Indoor, an indoor soccer facility, hosts women's dodgeball leagues every Monday and Thursday night for 10-week sessions. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177029 http://www.standard.net/live/177029 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0600 See photos of the horses painted for the "Trail to Pioneer Days." The horses will be "unveiled" on July 3 at the Ogden Union Station. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177244 http://www.standard.net/live/177244 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Years of experience with patients has taught Dr. Craig McManama to equate summer footwear with vehicles. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177216 http://www.standard.net/live/177216 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0600 From the very first day of senior year, I was counting down the days until graduation. I hung a homemade number count-down on my bathroom wall and eagerly pulled off a page every day. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177217 http://www.standard.net/live/177217 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0600 It's what students look forward to as the school year draws to a close - summer. Summer, with its long days devoid of logarithms and Dickens, usually offers a brief respite from school. Features http://www.standard.net/live/177215 http://www.standard.net/live/177215 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Teenagers in high school are often pressured into doing what everyone else is doing because they are afraid of being made fun of or of looking foolish.