Cover Stories
For The Hale Of It
Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald has four Tonys and two Grammys in her back pocket — along with memories of soloing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s Christmas concert. In between shoots for ABC’s “Private Practice,” Audra fills concert halls and Broadway theaters on both coasts. But this summer, she’s giving up the red carpet (she never liked it anyway) for the 300-seat theater on the corner of 400 North and Orem Courtesy Boulevard.
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Benjamin Barton»
Each issue, Utah Valley Magazine features a member of UCCU. This time we hear from Orem-native and recent Orem High School graduate Ben Barton, who earned a $500 scholarship from UCCU’s high school essay contest. He will attend BYU this fall.
Top Ten Races In Utah County»
Running is the fastest growing hobby in Utah. Don’t believe us? Go for a drive around 6 a.m. and watch athletes emerge from front doors like ants. After you read this list of our 10 favorite local running races, you’ll see why so many are hitting the pavement.
Nice place you have ‘dear’»
Attention all women: Summertime … ah, the perfect season for spending time with your peeps, daughters or just some peaceful “me” time. I recently discovered a fabulous little boutique in Highland named “Dear Lizzie”!
The Volunteer State»
Eat your heart out Tennessee.
You may have the nickname “The Volunteer State” and you may even have the university mascot to prove it, but Utah is the country’s undisputed champion of volunteerism.
