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Danielle Christensen

Danielle is the web producer for the Church News. She has also written for the Arts & Entertainment and Faith sections in the Deseret News.

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Faith
Church News video: Watch President Ballard plead with people everywhere to pray for the United States
By Danielle Christensen
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Faith
Video: President Ballard talks about his grandfather, who was also an apostle
During a recent visit to New England, President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, spoke of his grandfather Elder Melvin J. Ballard.
By Danielle Christensen
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Faith
Video: What’s it like to travel with President Russell M. Nelson?
“When we travel, I think of a statement by President Kimball, ‘I should come and see this country sometime when I come back,’” said Sister Nelson. “It’s not about sightseeing. It is about saint-seeing.”
By Danielle Christensen
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Faith
Church News video: Elder Cook, Sister Cook share what it’s like seeing the mantle of a prophet up close
By Danielle Christensen
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Faith
Church News: Watch the highlights from President Nelson’s Latin America Ministry Tour
A Church News video shows an overview of the tour, during which President Nelson spoke at six devotionals and visited five countries in nine days.
By Danielle Christensen
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Faith
Church News video: Latter-day Saint youth leave an unforgettable impression on Latin America Ministry Tour
Young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Central and South America have arrived in impressive numbers during President Russell M. Nelson’s Latin America Ministry Tour.
By Danielle Christensen
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Faith
Church News video: From Scrabble to the commandments, President Nelson and Sister Wendy Nelson speak about ‘eternal laws’
By Danielle Christensen
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Faith
Video: See how a partnership between the Church and CILSA is inspiring hope and changing lives
By Danielle Christensen
Jamen Nanthakumar as Arthur de Bourgh and Elizabeth Ramos as Mary Bennet in Pioneer Theatre Company's "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley."
Entertainment
Theater review: Move over, Mrs. Darcy — PTC’s ‘Christmas at Pemberley’ decks the stage with a charming new heroine
PTC’s performance of “Christmas at Pemberley,” directed by Julie Kramer, brings together the beloved characters from “Pride and Prejudice.” Only this time, it’s Miss Mary Bennet in the spotlight.
By Danielle Christensen
Musicians play music at a free community concert as many brave the wet weather for music and dance with Ray Smith & Timpanogos Big Band at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Entertainment
From Paris to SLC: The story behind hundreds of Utah’s free community concerts
When Jeff Whiteley landed a home for Excellence in the Community at the Gallivan Center in 2011, his dream of helping talented Utah musicians play in professional local venues was finally coming true.
By Danielle Christensen
Musician John Wayne Schulz on Utah's Antelope Island. Schulz's upcoming song, "Beautiful Water," will be released in July.
Entertainment
Meet the Utah marine known for clean country tunes
John Wayne Schulz isn’t your ordinary cowboy. Since his two stints on the TV show “American Idol” in 2010 and 2016, the Texan native has gained a loyal following for his clean country tunes and unassuming demeanor.
By Danielle Christensen
Scott Zuckerman, MD, author of "Dreams of My Comrades," smiles at his dog Venus at home in Park City on Monday, May 7, 2018.
Entertainment
How a Park City doctor uncovered the unspoken past of a World War II veteran
Dr. Scott Zuckerman went on a house call in 2005 that eventually led him to writing a book about never-before-recorded experiences of a World War II veteran.
By Danielle Christensen
Eliza Corrington and Braxton Carr speak to the audience and judges about their song “Ten Seconds to Infinity” at the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge final competition.
Entertainment
These Utah teens just nabbed 2nd Place in a national songwriting competition
When the chorus of the original song “Ten Seconds to Infinity” came to DaVinci Academy students Eliza Corrington and Braxton Carr, they knew they had a winner.
By Danielle Christensen
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be married on May 19 in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Entertainment
7 TV specials on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to get you royal wedding ready
The wedding of Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales and “Suits” actress Meghan Markle is just around the corner on May 19.
By Danielle Christensen
Peggy Woodruff, DJ for Classical 89, works in a studio at the BYU Broadcasting building in Provo on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. BYU Broadcasting announced on April 26, 2018 their decision to reverse a 2017 decision take Classical 89 KBYU-FM off the air in June
Entertainment
Classical 89 will stay on the air as a 24-hour classical music station
Tune in, listeners — Classical 89, the 72-year-old radio station scheduled to go off the air in June, is back in business.
By Danielle Christensen
Milana Nigro plays the drums on an episode of "Little Big Shots," which airs April 29.
Entertainment
How a 10-year-old SLC drummer ‘beat’ her way to the stage of NBC’s ‘Little Big Shots’
Milana Nigro was doing just what she always did. Headphones on and drumsticks in hand, the 10-year-old was in her jam, practicing one of her favorite songs “Lane Boy” by the band 21 Pilots.
By Danielle Christensen
The Neighborhood Readers: Back row from left: Kit Young, Bonnie Dunyon, Jean Cole, Brenda Gordon, Venice Richards. Front row from left: Rochelle Clark, Ann Meek, Frances Merrill. Members from the Neighborhood Readers not pictured include Alice Lopez and H
Entertainment
On the same page: How Utah Humanities and UPS convinced this book club to form
It was 1986, and Frances Merrill never made time for reading. For the mother of eight children, time to herself just hadn’t made the top of her to-do list.
By Danielle Christensen
Bryant Larsen as King Arthur, Amber Michelle Jones as Guenevere and Austin John Smith as Lancelot star in CenterPoint Legacy Theatre's "Camelot." The play runs through May 12.
Entertainment
Theater review: CenterPoint Theatre’s ‘Camelot’ is a frolic through the woods — most of the time
CenterPoint Legacy Theatre is a “congenial spot” to bring “Camelot,” directed and choreographed by Kristi Curtis, alive on the stage.
By Danielle Christensen
The National Parks got their start in Provo.
Entertainment
How Provo band The National Parks ‘got this spark’ and topped the indie charts
Recently returned from a rigorous tour across the United States and Canada, The National Parks are back in town for a set with LANY, Knox Fortune and Harry Hudson at The Great Saltair on April 18.
By Danielle Christensen
Jake Putnam dressed up as Wolverine from "X-Men" for a FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention press conference on April 11, 2018.
Entertainment
‘Utah’s the place': FanX is 5 months away but cosplay is in full swing
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention — formerly known as Salt Lake Comic Con — may not be coming until Sept. 6-8, but cosplay fans still had plenty to be excited about during a press conference at the Utah State Capitol yesterday afternoon.
By Danielle Christensen
Costumed fans pose for a photo during the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention press conference on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City.
Utah
FanX adds Tom Welling, Chuck Norris to event lineup
FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention added eight more stars to the roster for its fall event Wednesday during a costumed press conference at the state Capitol, as well as the creation of new volunteer and education initiatives.
By McKenzie Romero and Danielle Christensen
Conductor Mack Wilberg leads an audience song during the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
Entertainment
LDS choir director Mack Wilberg to lead Baptist, Methodist choir in Texas hymn festival
Known for his expert use of the baton and his knack for composing, conductor Mack Wilberg is perhaps best recognized for his work with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
By Danielle Christensen
Retired NBA player Shaquille O’Neal shares his thoughts on poetry in “Poetry in America.”
Entertainment
In honor of National Poetry Month, watch Shaq recite poetry in new PBS series
It’s National Poetry Month, and if Poem in Your Pocket Day or writing workshops aren’t your cup of tea, then maybe “Poetry in America” with retired NBA player Shaquille O’Neal and U2 rock star Bono will do the trick.
By Danielle Christensen
"Trek: The Movie" is coming to theaters April 6.
Entertainment
Why ‘Trek: The Movie’ almost didn’t get past the screenplay
Hold your horses, folks — ”Trek: The Movie” is coming to theaters April 6 and it’s going to be a wild ride.
By Danielle Christensen
Ariel Bybee poses for a photo in Italy.
Entertainment
Friends and family remember LDS opera singer Ariel Bybee as a ‘beautiful woman with a beautiful heart’
Ariel Bybee — opera singer, soloist, university professor and opera director — passed away at the age of 75 on March 20, 2018, due to Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a rare blood disease.
By Danielle Christensen
After getting his tickets, John Butterfield jumps into the air for the others waiting in line at The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City for Hamilton tickets to go on sale on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
Entertainment
Don’t want to pay $415 for a ‘Hamilton’ ticket? Producer announces $10 ticket lottery for the hit show
If $415 is a little too steep for those wishing they could attend the Salt Lake City premiere of the Broadway hit “Hamilton,” how about a price of $10 instead?
By Danielle Christensen
Fred Rogers poses with the Neighborhood Trolley in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Entertainment
This month, Fred Rogers would have turned 90. Read how 5 fans continue to share his ‘good feeling’
It’s been 50 years since “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” first premiered on television in 1968. The children’s television host who passed away in 2003 would have celebrated his 90th birthday on March 20, 2018.
By Danielle Christensen
The Chi Omega Book Club has been meeting for 35 years in Salt Lake City. The group has read approximately 350 books, including "The Place of Knowing" by Emma Lou Thayne, who is in the center of this photo.
Entertainment
On the same page: When diapers and dating just don’t make good conversation anymore
Lisa Adams just wanted to talk about something besides diapers. Ever since her friends had gotten married, it seemed like the only thing they discussed anymore.
By Danielle Christensen
Isabel Clifton plays the part of a young orphan who lives in the Foundling Hospital in England in the CBBC's "Hetty Feather." BYUtv is the first network to air the series in the U.S.
Entertainment
BYUtv brings new show that’s like a ‘kid’s version of ‘Downton Abbey’’
Spring has sprung and BYUtv has a fresh new program on the air this season with the U.S. premiere of the BBC’s “Hetty Feather.”
By Danielle Christensen
Ben Evans, Eli Brink, Isla Homer and Summer Mitchell dance the part of swallows in "The Magic Lake."
Entertainment
Nearly 300 young Utah dancers ready to dive into ‘Magic Lake’
The costumes are nearly finished, an original musical score has been written and approximately 300 dancers ages 8 to 18 are ready to go.
By Danielle Christensen
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