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Last month, the Tower Theater held its last Open Screen Night of 2011 for a nearly packed house and with an unpredictable set of films. --- For those who haven't attended, these shows have picked up a lot of steam since starting back in 2007, and as the series approaches the five-year marker, we're seeing a lot more college students bring their skills up to take on those who have mastered the art.
First-run theaters aren't the only ones getting a crapload of new content this holiday weekend. No fewer than seven films make their discount theater debuts, as well.
Christmas came early for the Ogden nonprofit Homeless Veterans Fellowship, having received $8,500 in a settlement paid out by a Detroit charity that misused donations from Utahns. For Jeff Kane of the Homeless Veterans Fellowship, it’s a reminder of why people should double-check the checks they write for charity, especially during the holiday season.---
Can you spot GOP presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman in this rock & roll photo from yesteryear? Tina Anderson scanned and posted this li'l piece of local rock history on Facebook today.
Sometimes the spirit of giving can turn into the spirit of greed, and in society’s current state of material obsession, it’s easy for the haves to forget the have-nots. Thanks to the Head Start program, hundreds of Utah children facing adversity will have presents on Christmas Day.---
It's your last day to show Santa you're not too naughty, so get out there and support some local businesses with your shopping and entertainment dollars.---FRIDAY The Woodshed is hosting A Very Reggae Christmas Friday night, so simmer down to some cool tunes as a means to warm up for Christmas.
As our podcast community continues to grow, so does the geek culture within the rising form of broadcasting. --- Some don't really reflect on the time, but just three-and-a-half years ago, the Geek Show Podcast became the first in what would be a slew of Utah-based geek-related shows covering all things pop culture in a panel form.
'Tis the last hump day before Christmas, so you'd better watch your behavior!--- While the pickin's are slim as far as fun to-dos, there are a few bars hosting worthy shows.�
