New films in theaters this week: – “Best Worst Movie” (not rated), a documentary feature about the 1990 horror film “Troll 2.”– “Casino Jack and the United States of Money” (rated R), a documentary feature about so-called “super-lobbyist” Jack Abramoff.– … Continue reading»

In 1986, the Jayhawks, that little independent country outfit from Minneapolis, released it’s self-titled debut album on an ever-so-small label called Bunkhouse Records. The catch was only about 2,000 copies were released and only a few lucky people were able … Continue reading»

Last night (May 25) I had the privilege of attending the annual Caleb Chapman Music Awards. The event, which honors young musicians from the Caleb Chapman Music School, took place in the Ballroom of Provo’s Academy Square. The musicians hail … Continue reading»

A month ago, my youngest daughter took a trip to Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas for her school’s “American History Tour.” (OK, everybody sing: “The American History Tour is coming to take you a way…”) Sorry … I had … Continue reading»

The Willey Family Strings, comprised of the children of Donell J. Willey from Pleasant Grove, has been chosen to play during the “Strad for Lunch” concert series in New York on June 7. To celebrate, the musicians — cellists Elizabeth … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “The Girl on the Train” (not rated), a drama based on a real-life “hate crime” hoax. French with subtitles.– “MacGruber” (rated R), an action spoof based on the “Saturday Night Live” skits.– “No … Continue reading»

I was out of the office May 14, 17 and 18 because I had a drumming gig. I played drums and percussion for my youngest daughter’s school orchestra at Carden Memorial in Sugarhouse. I’ve been doing this gig twice a … Continue reading»

Poster art courtesy Main Street Movie Co. Local filmmaker Richard Dutcher is screening his first film since 2008′s “Falling,” a horror movie titled “Evil Angel,” May 18 at the Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. 300 South. “Evil Angel” is loosely … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “35 Shots of Rum” (not rated), a drama about a loving father-daughter relationship. French with subtitles.– “The Good, The Bad, The Weird” (not rated), a Korean-made spoof of Spaghetti Westerns. Korean with subtitles.– … Continue reading»

The Utah Symphony/Utah Opera concert for children with autism, scheduled at the Capitol Theatre on May 20, has been moved. The performance will be held at Abravanel Hall and will begin at 7 p.m. Seats are still available for this … Continue reading»