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Katie Harmer

"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" is one of many movies filmed in Utah.
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50 movies filmed in Utah: ‘The Sandlot,’ ‘Hulk’ and more
From John Ford Westerns to sci-fi thrillers, Utah has hosted a steady stream of filmmakers for more than 70 years.
By Katie Harmer
Nathan Osmond, Utah native and country artist, is one of several artists who will be performing at MuzArt's "We Are Hope" concert at the LDS Conference Center on Nov. 7.
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‘We Are Hope’ concert showcases importance of music education
The MuzArt World Foundation is launching a campaign to reinvest in music and art education in schools with the “We Are Hope” concert Nov. 9 at the LDS Conference Center. A few of the artists shared how music education has impacted their lives.
By Katie Harmer
Abigail Breslin stars in "Ender's Game."
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28 years in the making, ‘Ender’s Game’ comes to theaters
Nearly three decades after the novel’s publication, the long-awaited film adaptation of “Ender’s Game” hits theaters this weekend.
By Katie Harmer
After a decade of working with both the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera, chorus master Susanne Sheston is leaving Utah Symphony/Utah Opera.
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Utah Symphony/Utah Opera hires 2 new chorus masters
After a decade of working with both the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera, chorus master Susanne Sheston is leaving Utah Symphony/Utah Opera. Barlow Bradford and Caleb Harris are the new chorus masters for the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera, respectively.
By Katie Harmer
Malala Yousafzai poses for photographs on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in New York. She was shot by the Taliban for her advocating education for girls. Malala won the $65,000 Sakharov Award, Europe's top human rights award.
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Message for Malala: Day of the Girl focuses on girls’ education
A year ago, Malala Yousafzai was shot by Taliban in Pakistan. Today, her work on furthering girls’ education is being continued and highlighted by this year’s theme for International Day of the Girl.
By Katie Harmer
Marcy Stonikas and Michael Chioldi star as Salome and John the Baptist in the Utah Opera season opener, "Salome." The opera opens Oct. 18 at Abravanel Hall.
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Utah Opera premieres ‘Salome’ despite Capitol Theatre renovations
While construction crews work on restoring Salt Lake’s Capitol Theatre, the renovations will not be delaying the season opening of Utah Opera. “Salome” will play at Abravanel Hall Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct., 20, at 2 p.m.
By Katie Harmer
President Thomas S. Monson speaks at the General Relief Society meeting for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.
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President Monson’s 50 years as an apostle: Care for the poor and needy
A look at the ministry of President Thomas S. Monson, in celebration of his 50th anniversary of being called as a general authority.
By Katie Harmer
President Thomas S. Monson speaks at the afternoon session of the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2013.
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President Monson’s 50 years as an apostle: Proclaim the gospel
A look at the ministry of President Thomas S. Monson, in celebration of his 50th anniversary of being called as a general authority.
By Katie Harmer
"The Prayer at Valley Forge" by Arnold Friberg was on display at the Independence Through History Museum in the Grand America in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 5, 2013.
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Charlton Heston as Nephi? Arnold Friberg’s ‘lost’ Book of Mormon sketches to go on display
“The Lost Book of Mormon Sketches” will be free and open to the public Oct. 2-6 at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building during the building’s regular hours. The exhibit will close early at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.
By Katie Harmer
Frans Schwartz's "Agony in the Garden," an oil on canvas painting.
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Conference attendees get sneak peek at BYU’s ‘Sacred Gifts’ exhibit
“Sacred Gifts” — a new Carl Bloch, Heinrich Hoffman and Frans Schwartz exhibit — will open Nov. 15 at BYU’s Museum of Art.
By Katie Harmer
Much of the "Mormons and Comics" panel at Salt Lake Comic Con reviewed a 2010 special edition of Sunstone Magazine that focused on Mormon themes, characters and artists in the genre.
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Brigham Young, Porter Rockwell and other Mormons in comics
A panel at Salt Lake Comic Con discussed the rise of Mormons within comic books to a full room on Saturday.
By Katie Harmer
With more than 50,000 tickets sold, Comic Con goers filled the convention halls to the max during the final day of the convention.
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Shatner, Lee and record-breaking crowds: Inaugural Salt Lake Comic Con ends with a bang
With more than 50,000 tickets sold, Comic Con goers filled the convention halls to the max during the final day of the convention. Saturday, the convention hosted panels by two of its biggest guests: Marvel icon Stan Lee and William Shatner.
By Katie Harmer
Derek Hunter interacts with fans at his Salt Lake Comic Con booth. Despite having the name Comic Con, the convention showcases a variety of artists and guests outside of the comic book genre.
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Salt Lake Comic Con creates haven for creativity (+photos)
Thousands of people waiting to attend the second day of Salt Lake City’s first Comic Con wrapped around the Salt Palace on Friday afternoon. Despite being called “Comic Con,” the convention showcases a diverse collection of artists.
By Katie Harmer
Nicholas Brendon speaks during a panel Thursday at the first Salt Lake Comic Con.
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ fans get an insider’s view at Comic Con
Fans of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” filled the main hall of the Salt Palace Thursday to hear from actor Nicholas Brendon, during one of Salt Lake Comic Con’s first panels.
By Katie Harmer
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir members mingle with the crowd outside Royal Albert Hall in London on their European tour in 1982.
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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s path to prominence
For more than 150 years, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has been entertaining audiences with hymn arrangements and patriotic music. But the choir wasn’t always a household name.
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David Prowse (left) and Peter Mayhew (right) spoke at Salt Lake Comic Con Thursday afternoon.
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‘Star Wars’ icons share stories at Salt Lake Comic Con
Star Wars fans at Salt Lake Comic Con met two of the series’ most iconic figures — Darth Vader and Chewbacca. David Prowse (Darth Vader) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) took to the convention’s main stage Thursday afternoon.
By Katie Harmer
Actor William Shatner stands on stage with actor Avery Brooks, left, during a panel for the movie "The Captains" at the Comic-Con International 2011 convention held in San Diego.
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Captain Kirk, Chewbacca, Batman: Salt Lake Comic Con creates geek heaven as stars and fans gather
More than a hundred celebrities, artists and vendors who will be attending Salt Lake City’s inaugural Comic Con September 5–7 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
By Katie Harmer
Abbie Gregory from Provo speaks with David B. Marsh on Monday after his presentation at BYU's Education Week. Marsh discussed how members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their loved ones can deal with doubts.
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How LDS Church members can help themselves and loved ones deal with doubt
A series of classes at BYU’s Education Week discussed how individuals can help themselves and loved ones deal with doubts and questions about the LDS Church.
By Katie Harmer
The movie poster for "Austenland" features Keri Russell.
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Utah authors see works come to life on big screen
James Dashner’s “The Maze Runner” will hit theaters in February, and is one of two recent films to be adapted from the work of Utah authors. Shannon Hale’s “Austenland” was released in select cities Aug. 16.
By Katie Harmer
Weta Workshops' booth at San Diego Comic Con was one of the convention's most popular booths. Salt Lake City Comic Con announced Tuesday that Weta Workshops will be bringing its booth to Salt Lake City.
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Zombies, ‘cosplayers’ welcome Salt Lake City’s first Comic Con
This weekend, superheros, villains, zombies and other geek celebrities will hit the streets of Salt Lake in events kicking off the countdown to Salt Lake City’s first Comic Con, occurring Sept. 5–7 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
By Katie Harmer
This publicity photo released by Summit Entertainment shows Harrison Ford, center, and Asa Butterfield, right, in a scene from the film "Ender's Game."
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Second ‘Ender’s Game’ trailer released
The second trailer for the sci-fi thriller “Ender’s Game” was released Tuesday. The film opens Nov. 1, 2013.
By Katie Harmer
In July, Jen Bulik, 35, who was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer, married her longtime partner, Jeff Lang, in San Francisco after a wedding planner used her connections to create Bulik's dream wedding.
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Terminal illnesses lead families to focus on making wedding dreams come true
Several bittersweet weddings have been in the news this summer, from a daughter filming a faux wedding dance with her terminally ill father to a dying 2-year-old being the best man at his parents wedding.
By Katie Harmer
Actor Asa Butterfield walks onto stage at the "Ender's Game" panel on Day 2 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2013 in San Diego.
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‘Ender’s Game’ finds controversy, fans at Comic Con
“Ender’s Game,” a new sci-fi film about a gifted child at a military training school, premiered its first panel at Comic Con International in San Diego last week to a crowded audience in the convention’s largest hall.
By Katie Harmer
Actor Asa Butterfield walks onto stage at the "Ender's Game" panel on Day 2 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2013 in San Diego.
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‘Ender’s Game’ finds controversy, fans at Comic Con
“Ender’s Game,” a new sci-fi film about a gifted child at a military training school, premiered its first panel at Comic Con International in San Diego last week to a crowded audience in the convention’s largest hall.
By Katie Harmer
Singer/songwriter James Taylor performs onstage during a campaign event in Boston Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, for Elizabeth Warren, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Taylor will perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Utah Symphony during this year
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Tanner Gift of Music Concert to feature James Taylor
The annual O.C. Tanner Gift of Music Concert will host singer and songwriter James Taylor on Sept. 6 and 7 at the Conference Center on Temple Square.
By Katie Harmer
Tummy Talk, an act from Utah, on "America's Got Talent."
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Utahns gain national attention on reality TV
Tummy Time and the American Hitmen are the latest Utahns to take the stage on reality television this season.
By Katie Harmer
Lindsey Stirling went viral on YouTube with her modern updates to the violin and hip-hop themes. Stirling will be performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square for this year's Pioneer Day Concert.
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Lindsey Stirling, Nathan Pacheco to join Mormon Tabernacle Choir for Pioneer Day Concert
Violinist Lindsey Stirling and tenor Nathan Pacheco will join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square at the Conference Center on July 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. to celebrate Utah’s pioneer heritage.
By Katie Harmer
Actor Dustin Hoffman smiles during a press conference to promote his film "Quartet," which he directed, in Tokyo, April 9, 2013. A video of Hoffman describing his experiences making "Tootsie" and how it changed his views on beauty recently went viral.
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‘Tootsie’ star Dustin Hoffman says he was ‘brainwashed’ about beauty standards
In a recent video, actor Dustin Hoffman recalls his experiences on the set of “Tootsie” and how it changed the way he looks at beauty.
By Katie Harmer
In a recent Parents magazine poll, 92 percent of participants agreed that mothers have the world's toughest job a statement some commentators are debating and rejecting.
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Mommy wars resurface following Parents magazine poll
In a recent Parents magazine poll, 92 percent of participants agreed that mothers have the world’s toughest job — a statement some commentators are rejecting.
By Katie Harmer
In this film image released by Disney, Taylor Kitsch is shown in a scene from "John Carter." (AP Photo/Disney)
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Utah landscape creates backdrop for Hollywood magic
Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” is just the latest in a long history of Hollywood using Utah’s iconic red rock as the backdrop to many of its films.
By Katie Harmer
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