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Can true horror really make it on Broadway? A stage version of 'Paranormal Activity' hopes so
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
The play, which has made its way through London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Toronto and Boston, is now on Broadway and is creeping out critics and audiences alike.

38 Utah dance groups unite for suicide prevention this Saturday at Capitol Theatre
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 11:49 a.m. | Save Story
Thirty-eight dance groups will take the stage Saturday at Salt Lake City's Capitol Theatre with a shared goal: helping prevent suicide and offering hope to Utahns who may be struggling.

Stevie Wonder is taking 'Songs in the Key of Life' on 50th-anniversary tour
Arina Porkhovnik, CNN | Updated Sept. 9 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
Stevie Wonder is bringing "Songs in the Key of Life" back to the stage this fall, 50 years after its release.
UK actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences, prosecutors say
Reuters | Updated Sept. 9 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
British actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke has been charged with six sexual offences, including two counts of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday.

Ancient Rome's biggest fresco and mosaic opens to visitors 3 decades after discovery
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 8 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a depiction of the city in what became the world's largest bath complex.

Provo mayor defends Vesper Amphitheater as Vivint founder, others express concerns
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 8 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As developers revise their plans for a large music venue in Provo Canyon, the mayor of Provo is urging people to let the process move forward as its still in the "beginning phases."
Thieves steal Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum
Manon Cruz and Inti Landauro, Reuters | Updated Sept. 8 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
Thieves stole two Renoir paintings from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera on Tuesday after breaking in a little before 6 a.m. through a hole made in a garden fence, the local mayor said.

This Salt Lake City taco shop is looking to expand without losing unique 'alley street feel'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 7 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Five years after opening, Salt Lake City restaurant ROCTACO is looking to expand — if the fit is right.

Teen's Make-A-Wish meeting with Dolly Parton left a lasting mark on her family
Greenlee Clark, KIVI | Posted Sept. 7 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
For the Young family of Star, Dolly Parton was never just a country music star. She was a role model. A constant in their lives. And eventually — a Make-A-Wish dream come true.

Local talent shines at Noah Kahan's Utah tour stop
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Noah Kahan fans in Utah rattled the state's seismology report and social media algorithms last week, as "The Great Divide Tour" stopped at a sold-out America First Field.

2 new exhibitions to open at Salt Lake City's Finch Lane Gallery
KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of new exhibits are coming to a Salt Lake City art gallery that spotlights local artists.

Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
David R. Martin and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 5 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Metropolitan Opera held auditions for a live snake to star in its Coney Island-inspired production of Mozart's "Così fan tutte," with a boa constrictor named Princess winning the role.
Oasis bring swagger to Venice as documentary celebrates reunion
Crispian Balmer, Reuters | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
Liam Gallagher pumped his fist in the air and his brother Noel flashed a victory sign as the Oasis rock stars arrived by water taxi at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday ahead of a documentary chronicling their blockbuster reunion tour.

Developers 'hit pause' on Vesper Amphitheater plans after public pushback
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for a large amphitheater in Provo Canyon pushed by the Osmond family are on hold as developers rework some of the details.

Here's how the summer box office blew up and Hollywood got its mojo back
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Hollywood has just wrapped up its best summer in a decade and its biggest vibe shift since the pandemic.

Psychedelic 'Furthur' bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit
Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
A school bus that played a key role in the 1960s hippie movement has returned to San Francisco. Used by author Ken Kesey and his Merry Band of Pranksters, the "Furthur" bus is now part of an exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead.

Historic Dixie Sunbowl gets major upgrades, increases capacity
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
The nearly 80-year-old Dixie Sunbowl in St. George underwent a yearlong renovation, increasing its seating capacity by more than 1,000. The grand reopening will be held Sept. 10, just in time for the annual Dixie Round-up Rodeo.

Afro Utah Festival returns, highlighting the mix of cultures in Utah rooted in Africa
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Afro Utah Festival returns to Salt Lake City on Saturday, highlighting the mix of cultures in Utah rooted in Africa.


