Friday, April 20, 2007

Thoroughly Modern and Hilariously Funny

On Wednesday night I ventured out to Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley City for opening night of Thoroughly Modern Millie. My friend (and fellow blog contributer - please see the sidebar) Michelle Blake starred as Miss Dorothy where the cast had the entire audience tapping their toes and laughing out loud to this four tony award winning musical. The Hale Centre Theatre lends itself to a magical experience for everyone involoved - theatre in the round gives you a great seat no matter where you are in relation to the stage. But I honestly don't think I've had this much fun at a show since I saw Wicked on Broadway. The music is fantastic, the cast is superb and the story will have you rolling in the aisles. In short, if you're in Utah, you need to see this play. Running through June 9th.

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Timpanogos Caves



My geology class went to Timp Caves back in the day. It was one of the most awful hikes with one of the best rewards. Ye olde knees were not happy with the insanity of the insane incline a mile up and then the trek down. But I'll tell you what, the ice packs were worth it. I'd go again in a second.

So, go my friends. Hike the cave and see the Heart of wonderment (I can't remember the real name of it, it involves some legend about a Native American woman. You need to get the guide named Nancy, if you don't then wait til she's there. I'm telling you it's not the same without her. I think she's been living in the mountains for about 40 years or something. Plus I remembered her name after 3 years; what does that tell you?

It's open Mid May to Mid October. So don't go bounding over there quite yet. But bound once Mid May hits you like a belly flop on a still pool.