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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.
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Holiday Stadium Events
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.
More Holiday concerts
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.
Fourth offers bang for buck
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.
Hello, Gorgeous Hussies / Band celebrates indie record deal
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.
Utah artists serenade summer / New CDs offer mix of styles
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.
Indigo in demand at Red Butte Garden
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."
Opera company stays afloat in tough times
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.
Dodgeball ... Women prove it's not just for kids anymore
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.
Top of Utah Summer Celebrations
Here is a look at some of the city celebrations coming up in Davis, Weber, Morgan and Box Elder counties this summer.
SLIDESHOW: "Trail to Pioneer Days" Horses
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.
Flap over flip-flops / Sleek shoes have a reckless flair -- but no support or protection
Years of experience with patients has taught Dr. Craig McManama to equate summer footwear with vehicles.
Don't miss your chance to help get the word out
All the cool stuff happens at your school -- the homecoming "Mud Bowl," the crazy talent show, the stomp on the football field on the night of the full moon.
Be real, be a noncomformist
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.
Seize the moment, there's no going back
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.
Summer booked?
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.
PTA flips over film
All he wanted to do was record one of his great loves in life.Jared Fadel, 18, of Bountiful, ended up creating a national award-winning student video.Fadel and his buddies are free runners -- sometimes called urban acrobats. What they do are basically street stunts, using benches, stairwells, roofs, anything they can jump off or tumble over to get around.
Pet insurance can cover everything from routine animal care to catastrophic events
Torn ligaments didn’t drop Meea the Rottweiler to her knees -- and the cost of fixing her problem didn’t knock her owner off his feet, either.Meea, 7, has undergone ACL surgery two times, at a cost of $2,400 per knee. But thanks to pet insurance, owner Jeremy Frost says his out-of-pocket expense was only a third of that hefty bill.
Hard-core singer pursues softer side
Casey Crescenzo first made his name with the post-hard-core band The Receiving Ends of Sirens in the early part of this decade.
American hero, idol back in Utah / Gracin sings at S. Ogden Days
Even at the dawn of Josh Gracin's national singing career, he was already an American hero.
Jenkins on the ride of his life as Eden gig nears
Murray-based singer Charley Jenkins had to cancel last year's appearance at the Music in the Mountains series in Eden because he was selected to appear on "Nashville Star."
Ogden ready to trot out painted horses / Painted horse herd grows in numbers
Wendy Dimick has been branding horses -- not with a branding iron, but a paintbrush. One look at the distinctive markings she's put on these broncs, and you know whose horse it is.
Inspiration traced west
Red-rock spires tower above gray-green desert brush and riders pass through canyons shadowed by sweeping mesas in the paintings of artist G. Russell Case.
A rainbow of colors / Colorful blooms replace lawn
KAYSVILLE -- Waves of colorful perennials flank the brick walk leading from the gate to the front door of the Lloyd home. Homeowners Dave and Joan Lloyd say people stop to admire the gardens.
Helping hands / Boys and Girls club plants garden for seniors
OGDEN -- Kimbryanna Smith was up to her elbows in mud.
Thirsting for ice? / Experts say craving may be caused by iron deficiency
Joyce Rollins' children made fun of her because she liked to chew on ice. She'd fill up her glass -- without pouring anything over it to drink.
Your school hip? Let people know
All the cool stuff happens at your school -- the homecoming "Mud Bowl," the crazy talent show, the stomp on the football field on the night of the full moon.
Judge not First Lady by fashion
Several of my peers had a strong reaction to President Barack Obama's inauguration when we watched it in school last January. Was it the moving speeches, rousing songs or celebrity sightings? No. First Lady Michelle Obama's outfit for the occasion was ap
Law makes texting while driving illegal
It is a warm summer day and you casually get in your car to go to work. Everything seems perfect, and you unroll your windows to feel that great air in your hair. Your favorite songs are playing on the radio and you think that it can't get much better than this.
DREAM VENDING MACHINE?
No offense to the poor lunch ladies who have to serve us government-purchased food, but there are some days when Utah teens really would rather go somewhere besides our school cafeteria to get our midday meal.
Daddy's firsts / Four Top of Utah men finally get to hear 'Happy Father's Day'
Father’s Day may be old hat for some guys. Another tie, another after-shave, another game of catch with the kids.
Gardening for the good of the community
Her first foray into gardening is taking all the patience that 3-year-old Matisse Rich can muster.
The Juneteenth Festival
It's been 20 years now that Juneteenth has been celebrated formally in Ogden. Casual celebrations reportedly stretch back many decades in the state.
Man of Metal / W. Bountiful artist ready for Utah fest
About 30 years ago, a friend asked Bob Neilson for a favor.
Oberst brings Mystic music to fundraiser
When guitarist Taylor Hollingsworth went to Tepoztlan, Mexico, in early 2008, it was to hang out in the warm winter sun of the southern climes. He had no idea he was going to end up in friend Conor Oberst's next band.
Foster delivers soul, 'Truth' to Utah event
Ruthie Foster brings her band as a headlining act to the Utah Arts Festival on June 28. The road here took her all over the country, and even had her working for a time on helicopters for the military.
Oyster Cult rebooked for Ogden show
Earlier this year Danny Marz, owner/operator of Rockin Northern Utah concert promotions, booked Blue �ñyster Cult to play a show at Magna's Saltair. However, before the tour got under way, lead guitarist Buck Dharma took a nasty spill carrying a load of Christmas presents up the stairs in his Florida home, breaking his shoulder and postponing the spring shows.
OLD LYRIC REPERTORY SEASON
Old Lyric Repertory season l "The Foreigner," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday, June 26; July 16, 22, 24, 30; 2 p.m. Saturday. l "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, June 27; July 18, 21, 31; 2 p.m. June 27 and July 18. l "The Imp
Arts festival has it all, even flushable toilets
This is the 33rd year of the Utah Arts Festival, and Utahns have come to expect the best artists from around the country. They've also come to expect the unexpected.
Actor a good man, woman at Caine Lyric
Keeping his lines straight as he stars in two different plays as two different guys named Charlie isn't that hard for veteran actor W. Lee Daily.
FUN THINGS TO DO
Dive into some fun at Layton Surf-n-Swim
Jolly Juneteenth
More than 20 food vendors will serve thousands of festivalgoers at Ogden's 20th annual Juneteenth Festival this weekend at the Ogden Amphitheater, 343 Historic 25 St.
He's 'Hot and Fluffy' and heading to Utah
Breaking the rules rarely leads to success. But for Gabriel Iglesias, it's about to take him on a worldwide journey.
New movies this week
Steve Salles, our Standard-Examiner movie critic reviewed each of this week's Art Films.
Make plans to attend summer celebrations in Davis County
Here is a look at some of the city celebrations coming up in Davis County this summer.
Make plans to attend summer celebrations Weber, Morgan and Box Elder counties
Here is a look at some of the city celebrations coming up in Weber, Morgan and Box Elder counties this summer.
Musical clan / Generations of music tie family together
PLEASANT VIEW -- Utah has many talented families, but the musical Hales family is exceptional. Mother Cindy, father Brent and five children, ages 3-16, play more than 15 instruments, including the fiddle, piano, saxophone, trumpet, mandolin, bagpipes and guitar.
Check! Eagle project keeps minds moving
KAYSVILLE -- It was the last day of school at Snow Horse Elementary when students had the opportunity to participate in a chess game on the playground. Fifth grader Alex Frenchik took the first turn, then his opponent Jaxon Petersen moved a large chess piece.
Foster Grandparent program a labor of love / Volunteers honored at awards ceremony
OGDEN -- Colleen Nielson is glad she gave in to her friend's nagging.
We all scream for ice cream
Mary Young doesn't go out for ice cream often. Really.
Do the fans make a difference?
Everyone's been a fan at a sporting event sometime in his or her life, but not everyone has played in a game. Do you ever wonder what those athletes think of us, the fans screaming and waving and hollering on the sidelines? How big of an effect does our cheering or wearing school colors really have on them or what's going on on the playing field or court?
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