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Bellmaker of Dewyville

January 30, 2013 by C.L. Fournier Leave a Comment

Art, Family & Alchemy Bellmakers once served very important roles in both Eastern and Western culture. The job description conjures up visions of a lonely hermit smithing away at church bells, but I’ve come to learn that nothing could be further from the truth. First, Doug Adams is robustly middle-aged. A steel worker for thirty years, his artist wife, Diane, inspired … [Read more...]

Cinematic History Made in Kanab

August 23, 2012 by Alice Beesley Leave a Comment

  Kanab became famous for providing some of the best backdrops for western film heroes riding off into the sunset. It was such a hotbed for Hollywood stars that the town earned the nickname “Little Hollywood.” Situated in Kane County with easy access to the “Grand Circle”, a series of state and national parks and monuments including Bryce Canyon National Park, The … [Read more...]

Sugar House Scene — Preserving the famous signs in Sugar House

August 17, 2012 by Lynne Olson Leave a Comment

Four years ago, Laurie Bray took a walk around the Sugar House Business District with her dog Lola and a Nikon camera. Laurie is a professional photographer with an eye for images that tell a story. On that day she was collecting pictures of colorful, vintage signs that were instantly recognizable as symbols of Sugar House. It is fortunate that Bray took photos of those … [Read more...]

Volkswagon Bus Camping and the Journey to Burning Man

July 16, 2012 by Richard Markosian 1 Comment

For Coulson Rich, camping is indeed a lifestyle. “When I bought my bus, I was no longer comfortable paying rent. I wanted to live in my bus and have the freedom to move around and see the country.” Rich says he spent six years in his early twenties living out of his 1972 VW bus.  He customized it with cabinetry, wood floors and upholstery. His first jaunt was a three-week trek … [Read more...]

Violin Making School of America

June 18, 2012 by Connie Lewis 1 Comment

“No one comes here because they want to be rich; we all come here because we love music,” says John Nickels, a student at the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City. “Anyone who wants to go here better want to do this as a profession or a very serious hobby,” he adds.     About the YouTube video short documentary film above: Richard … [Read more...]

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