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Show 8.31.2009 culture Tell me a story [ LINDSEY LINGE Culture editor From the "Once upon a time..." beginnings of childhood to the "... and that's when she broke up with me." endings that are all too familiar to college students, nothing engages the imagination like a good story. We can't avoid them - stories are the basis for everything from movies to job applications. And Orem is home to the nation's second largest storytelling event, the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Celebrating 20 years, the popular Festival will take place Sept. 3-5. And while the festival is very family friendly {a phrase usually a turn-off with college students), there really is something for everyone. Horror movie enthusiasts and guys wanting to prove to their girlfriends how tough they are should check out "Shivers in the Night," a group performance on Friday evening devoted entirely to scary stories. Those who are more easily frightened (or who need to recover) can attend "Laughin' Night" on Saturday, where premiere storytellers will have the audience in tears. Naturally, musical storytelling will be represented at the festival as well. Of special interest is "Side-by-Side," a husband and wife act in which John McCutcheon and Carmen Agra Deedy combine storytelling with folk music. In addition to listening to the tall tales of others, there will also be plenty of opportunities for attendees to perfect their own crafts. Workshops will be offered on how to tell stores ranging from historical accounts to tall tales, and hopefully on how to tell the difference. Tickets are available for either the full event, one day or for each of the evening performances. Family passes and children's tickets are also available. Visit www.timpfest.org to learn more about the Festival, view a schedule of events and to purchase tickets. AI MITTON/ UVU Review At an early morning rehearsal, the ballroom dance team prepares for the Embassy Ball, an upcoming competition. If the team wins, they will represent the United Stataes in an international competition. DANCE from • B1 At stake in a competition as grand as this? The national title and representation for the United States in the world competition. If this isn't rewarding enough on its own, over $106,000 is available in cash and prizes, as well as top teacher awards and the opportunity to perform for revered judges from around the globe. This year's event, which is taking place Sept. 3-6, is bound to draw its fair share of competition. But with such credentials as first place at the Open British Formation, a shining second place at the United States Formation, and grand champions at both Ricks College Formation and Desert Challenge Ballroom Championships, the UVU Ballroom Company has come a long way from its community college roots. UVU is now home to one of the largest public collegiate programs in the United States and the company has developed over the last few years into its own premiere performance troupe. Suffice it to say, the team comes highly recommended. "We're excited and very grateful." continues Payne, "Very grateful." EXPECT MORE. PAY LESS! Train within your means Duo Dry* Pieced Tech Tee 12.99 Duo Dry Super Helix Training Shorts 12.99 C9 BY CHAMPION Shop C9 at Target.com/c9 |