Robert Redford’s passing marks the end of an era—not only in film but in the stewardship of a mountain canyon that came to embody his philosophy. When he purchased a modest ski area in Provo Canyon in 1969, he could have transformed it into another sprawling resort. Instead, he preserved its intimacy, protected thousands of acres from development, and created a cultural … [Read more...] about Robert Redford’s Sundance: A Legacy of Art, Nature, and Community
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“Little Hollywood” Kanab: From Frontier Town to Filmmaking Paradise
Tucked amidst the striking red rock landscapes of southern Utah, Kanab has earned the affectionate nickname “Little Hollywood” due to its rich history as a favored filming location. From the silent film era to modern blockbusters, the town’s landscape has provided the perfect setting for scores of movies and several notable TV shows. Kanab’s Ancient People For at … [Read more...] about “Little Hollywood” Kanab: From Frontier Town to Filmmaking Paradise
Meet the Utah Cinematographer for Oscar-Nominated ‘Marcel’
The idea for a movie was so bizarre, it shouldn’t have worked. But it did. A story that centers on a snail shell that talks. Marcel: The Shell with Shoes On, is a touching, adorable tale about looking at life and death differently. But really, that’s how the movie’s director of photography, Bianca Cline, approaches life. With curiosity. With a unique eye. An Eye for … [Read more...] about Meet the Utah Cinematographer for Oscar-Nominated ‘Marcel’
How a Metallica Fan Club Is Giving Back to Their Community
For April Mancuso, community, brotherhood, sisterhood, unity, love, and rocking out are some of the most important things, and in the words of her favorite band, “Nothing else matters.” Harvesters of Utah is an official fan club chapter for the metal band Metallica, and it is more than what it may look like at first glance. When a group of people with battle vests, long … [Read more...] about How a Metallica Fan Club Is Giving Back to Their Community
David Osmond on His Battle with Multiple Sclerosis (Plus Live Performance)
At our 2022 annual gala, musician and performer David Osmond candidly discussed his battle with multiple sclerosis. "When I was in the prime of my life, out of nowhere, I ended up going quickly into a wheelchair, and from the chest down, believe it or not, I couldn’t move a thing, to where I couldn’t move my toes, and my eyesight was diminished, and my voice was leaving, … [Read more...] about David Osmond on His Battle with Multiple Sclerosis (Plus Live Performance)
