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GO! to the Movies

nleigh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:34:33 +0000

Steve Salles, the Standard-Examiner movie critic, reviews this weekends new releases. Check out our movie site to read reviews for new movies, see trailers and find show times and locations. This weekend you can get out and GO! to the Movies!

'As good as you get in the mountaineering world'

tbright — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:23:02 +0000

When motivational speaker Stephen Venables comes to Ogden on Thursday, there will be 10 high school students in the audience paying particularly close attention to his stories of mountaineering and overcoming challenges in his life.

The highest of highs, the lowest of lows / Father, climber, author speaking at Ogden School Foundation event

tbright — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:08:57 +0000

British mountaineer and author Stephen Venables has been on top of the world. He has also suffered a parent’s worst nightmare.

Readers reject Fort Knox comic strip

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:37:01 +0000

Readers reject Fort Knox comic strip

Last month the Standard-Examiner began running a new comic, "Fort Knox," on a trial basis. We asked readers for their comments on the worthiness of the strip. Needless to say, the response was underwhelming. Here are some of the e-mails and letters we received. You are welcome to add your own comments.

Chanticleer checks in at Weber State

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:01 +0000

YOUTUBE VIDEO: Chanticleer perform "Straight Street"

It all started in 1978, with a few friends of Louis Battos gathering over dinner to enjoy their love of vocal Renaissance music. The resulting chorale, Chanticleer (the name a nod to the clear-singing rooster in the "Canterbury Tales"), has grown into one of the premier "orchestra of voices" in the world.

Gosh! Utah duo is back!

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:05:01 +0000

Jared and Jerusha Hess have quietly gone about the business of making their type of movies.

WSU band pays tribute to lost friend

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:01 +0000

The WSU Symphonic Band will offer the world premiere of a new symphonic tribute work in a concert next week. But this is no maiden voyage penned by someone the musicians don't even know, about a fallen hero they never met. Rather, it is a song of tribute to a lost friend and fellow bandmate, Tanner Holst, written by the symphony's organizer and conductor.

The Beat Beat: 'Man of Somebody's Dreams'

nleigh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:03:19 +0000

Standard-Examiner music writer Linda East Brady’s audio blog talks of singer/songwriter Chris Gaffney and “Man of Somebody’s Dreams,” the new tribute album by the artists who revered him.

Age doesn't keep hiker off the trails / 83-year-old woman celebrates birthday hiking Strong's Canyon

nleigh — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:55:01 +0000

OGDEN -- Ruth McKain has been active all of her life, so it seemed natural to her to go hiking up Strong Canyon above Weber State University for her 83rd birthday.

Remembering Kelly / Layton woman spent life helping others

nleigh — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:55:01 +0000

LAYTON -- Kelly Morrill's greatest accomplishment was in the day-to-day strength, courage and faith she displayed in her life and the way it inspired and lifted everyone she met.

Take off your shoes and dance

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:20:01 +0000

Jessie Paul danced through childhood. She grew up to become a yoga instructor, but always missed dancing. It wasn't until she took a Nia class that Paul learned she could have the best of both worlds.

'Forest Born' gives birth to good ending to series

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:25:01 +0000

I'm not really a person who chases an autograph. Not usually. But this was author Shannon Hale, and I was lugging a bagful of books on an eight-hour excursion in hopes that I could meet her once more. I gave up a day, $30 and walking more than 30 blocks through Salt Lake City, but I received five more signed books, some writing inspiration and a blister on the back of my foot. It was worth it.

Home school students just like you and me

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:25:01 +0000

For some teens, school is back with social activities in full swing, ranging from dances and football games to movies and parties.

Top of Haunted Utah 2009 Interactive Map

apickett — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:37:01 +0000

Click here for our interactive map.

Take a look at our interactive map of haunted houses in the "Top of Utah." If you're looking for a fright, you'll find them here.

Just start clicking and you'll find the perfect destination for you.

Someone may be eating crow

tbright — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:05:01 +0000

Sorry, Charlie ... we didn't know the rest of the story.

Charlie, you see, may be the real name of Blackie the crow, that infamous bird who nabbed parking tickets off car windshields in downtown Ogden in late 1969 and ended up getting himself arrested.

GO! to the Movies

apickett — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:08:58 +0000

Darts know playoffs mean 'one-and-done'

nleigh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:21:01 +0000

KAYSVILLE -- For the past 10 weeks and regardless of the game's outcome, the eventual Region 1 champion Darts knew there was another game on the horizon.

WSU grads take on edgier musicals

nleigh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:01:01 +0000

A new theater company, founded by three Weber State University graduates and one Utah State University grad, plans to build a solid future on taking risks.

'Is He Dead?' comes to life at PMT

nleigh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:01:01 +0000

Have you checked out Mark Twain's latest?

The Beat Beat: Words of Love

nleigh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:25:24 +0000

Standard-Examiner music writer Linda East Brady’s audio blog looks at the legend of Lubbock, Texas – Buddy Holly – and his oft-reinterpreted classic, “Words of Love.”