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Sundance 2020: The Killing of Two Lovers superbly crafted story about troubled marriage in tiny rural town

January 29, 2020 12:00 AM
The town portrayed in the Sundance premiere of The Killing of Two Lovers is so small that David, who is staying at his father’s home while he and Nikki try to figure out if their marriage is salvageable, easily can see everything going on in the lives of his wife and four kids in the home just down the street. Directed by Robert Machoian, a photography program faculty member at Brigham Young University in Provo, this feature-length narrative offers a superbly crafted, beautifully filmed story about how the difficulties of asking for space to sort things out in a marriage are magnified enormously in a town as small as the one the director chose for the film’s production. Selected for the festival’s NEXT category, the film shines in performances that capture the simmering tensions and spoken words that could derail any good faith intention of reconciling problems in a marriage. And, Machoian – with an impressive, understated, elegant choice of mise-en-scène – gives the viewer the utter irony of the notion of asking for space in a small central Utah town set against an impressive mountain range (although there is no card title specifying the location). The film was supported by the Utah Film Commission. Read the full story by Les Roka at theutahreview.com.
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BYU Professor Explains Why It’s Important How Parents Address Pornography

January 28, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU communications professor continues her study on the effects of pornography on children with a new article exploring ways for parents to have healthy conversations with their children.
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BYU Professor’s Full-Length Film Accepted to Sundance Film Festival

January 22, 2020 12:00 AM
Robert Machoian Graham has seen four of his past films make it to Sundance. The latest marks the first time one of his full-length films has been accepted.
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Performance With Itzhak Perlman Marks Biggest Concert in BYU Philharmonic History

January 20, 2020 12:00 AM
Director Kory Katseanes and student violinists Rachel Christensen and Donni Evans reflect on their experience preparing for, working with and learning from Perlman
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Scott Christopherson to Speak on Using Spiritual Guidance to Represent Others Through Documentary Filmmaking

January 16, 2020 12:00 AM
Department of Theatre and Media Arts professor Scott Christopherson shares his perspective as a documentary filmmaker on the relationship between spirituality and representation.
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Music Professor Jason Bergman Releases Album of Hymns Performed on Trumpet

January 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Bergman collaborated with industry professionals and BYU faculty and students in arranging, performing and recording each song on the album
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Faith + Works Speaker Fidalis Buehler Finds Meaning, Inspiration in His Past

January 04, 2020 12:00 AM
Buehler encouraged students to explore and embrace their personal histories
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Four BYU Design Professors Claim Juror Award at the Design Arts Utah 2019 Exhibition

December 23, 2019 12:00 AM
Designers explain the thought process behind their project “Unity & Division”
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BYU Design Alumni Claim 2 out of 12 Awards in Communication Arts Design Annual

December 19, 2019 12:00 AM
Abby deWitt and Laura McNeil share their thoughts behind their winning designs
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Behind the Photo: A Look at BYU Dance Photoshoot

December 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Creativity, hard work and a couple of miracles result in a unique dance poster
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Which type of online sports fan are you: tailgater, trivia seeker or bandwagon fan?

December 17, 2019 12:00 AM
With so many avenues and options to get the latest information on sports, why do fans visit online forums, such as team message boards? Recent research from BYU communications professors found the reason many fans get online to read and post about their favorite sports team tells a lot about the type of fan they are. As part of the study, a group of sports fans who visit sports forums at least weekly ranked a series of statements. These included things like “I feel a sense of community with the other users of sports forums,” or “I like to visit sports forums for entertainment when I’m bored.” Researchers then interviewed participants to obtain a better understanding of their rankings. A qualitative and quantitative analysis of the data lead to the classification of three different types of online sports fans: tailgaters, trivia seekers and bandwagon fans. Read the full article at news.byu.edu
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Revolution on Aisle 3: BYU hosts a ‘Supermarket’ of famous 1960s Pop art

December 17, 2019 12:00 AM
The American dream is often associated with the idea that anyone can make it in America.
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Upcoming Events

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Arts & Entertainment

BFA New York Showcase (Late)

9:00 PM
Tuesday, April 14
This exciting showcase is a preview of performances by acting and music dance theatre (MDT) seniors who will travel to New York to present songs, scenes, and dances as an audition for industry producers and directors.
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Fabulicious: A Totally Sweet Fashion Show (Late)

10:00 PM
Tuesday, April 14
Fabulicious is a high-drama, hautecouture celebration of fashion, food, and theatrical flair, brought to you by the university’s wildly creative theatre student designers.
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BFA New York Showcase

7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 15
This exciting showcase is a preview of performances by acting and music dance theatre (MDT) seniors who will travel to New York to present songs, scenes, and dances as an audition for industry producers and directors.
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BYU Men’s Chorus

7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 15
This concert features the BYU Men’s Chorus in their bon voyage performance before they embark on a tour to Hawaii!
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Fabulicious: A Totally Sweet Fashion Show

8:30 PM
Wednesday, April 15
Fabulicious is a high-drama, hautecouture celebration of fashion, food, and theatrical flair, brought to you by the university’s wildly creative theatre student designers.
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Arts & Entertainment

BFA New York Showcase (Late)

9:00 PM
Wednesday, April 15
This exciting showcase is a preview of performances by acting and music dance theatre (MDT) seniors who will travel to New York to present songs, scenes, and dances as an audition for industry producers and directors.
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Fabulicious: A Totally Sweet Fashion Show (Late)

10:00 PM
Wednesday, April 15
Fabulicious is a high-drama, hautecouture celebration of fashion, food, and theatrical flair, brought to you by the university’s wildly creative theatre student designers.
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Kalo Latu Performance

7:00 PM
Saturday, May 09
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Ballroom Dance Company: Blackpool Preview Showcase

7:30 PM
Friday, May 15
Join us for the highly anticipated premiere of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company’s brand-new competitive medleys!
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Spring Opera

7:30 PM
Friday, June 05
Experience the power of live opera at BYU’s 2026 spring production!
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Spring Opera

7:30 PM
Saturday, June 06
Experience the power of live opera at BYU’s 2026 spring production!
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Internship Application Deadline - Fall Semester 2026

Tuesday, August 04
BYU students are invited to apply for internships in curation, education, registration, and marketing!
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