BlogJam
May 9, 2008: Coldplay finally coming to SLC

May 11, 2008

• 'Speed Racer' gets passed in its debut0

• Meyer on fire with books4

• Mormon writer proves she's . . . A novel writer20

• Book review: 'Mom' offers good advice1

• 3 sites in running for theater6

• Erica Hansen: Mom was vital to inspiring love for theater0

• Talking pictures: 'Narnia' director feeling confident0

• Utah Valley entertainment calendar0

• Book review: Playwright offers sound advice0

• Best sellers0

• Showing at local galleries0

• Art canvas0

• 82 artists create 300 unique plates0

• England marking 007 creator's centennial0

• Clearfield plans 'Idol' contest0

• Two Book Arts intensive workshops coming in June0

• SLAC names executive director0

• Patinkin 'happiest guy on the planet'0

• Youth Symphony plays its spring concert Saturday0

• Mountain West revamps 'The Frog Prince'0

• Proud father misses sons0

• Concert calendar0

• Conductor won't take rostrum for 'artistic reasons'0

• Arts show to navigate 'Desert'0

• Concert review: Opera's performance of Mozart features some wonderful singing1

• Dance company is exposing young students to the ballet0

• Symphony to spotlight 5 members Thursday0

• Carter pays tribute to his mother in new book0

• Books about moms great for Mother's Day0

• Book review: Intriguing 'Host' takes hold of reader0

• Book review: 'Hospital' should be read before surgery0

• Hale and Grand Theatre announce 2008-09 season0

• SLAM dunks writers, actors, directors into speed mode0

• Anthology published for SLAM0

• Can you write a whole play in less than a day?0

• Photo: Photo exhibit0

• Literary footnotes0

• Clearfield sets auditions for dance contest0

• 'Young Gump' actor has experience for soldier role0

• 'Little Mermaid' actor breaks wrists in fall0

• Birthdays for Sunday, May 111

May 10, 2008

• David Archuleta's dad loses 'Idol' backstage pass53

• David mania: Thousands turn out to salute Archuleta114 | Video

• Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues ring out rides at new Hard Rock Park at Myrtle Beach2

• What are your thoughts on David Archuleta?20

• Stars share thoughts on 'Racer'0

• Music fest is coming to Utah0

• Auditions0

• Cowell jabs at 'Idol' itself0

• BYU speaker to assess the real and the phony0

May 9, 2008

• Carmen Rasmusen: End is a beginning for 'Idol' finalists; Archuleta is the one to beat12

• Man of Iron: Writer finds dream job — at Marvel Comics0

• Pop-singing seniors of Young @ Heart Chorus are a hit onscreen0

• Block party: Sales of Utahn's handicrafts soar after a plug from 'Martha'17

• Mmm, good! Food Network tries Utah18

• LDS Church decides to scale back Cache, Castle Valley pageants4

• Scott D. Pierce: All-time greatest TV show lists are stupid4

• Chris Hicks: Summer may be sunny at the movies0

• 'Grand Theft Auto IV' is alive, addictive25

• Dining out: Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta0

• Music notes: Appreciating music for music's sake5

• Radio dial: KSL 8th most-used news site in U.S.0

• Playing at local movie theaters0

• Calendar0

• 'Idol' fans to descend on Murray2

• Film review: 'Redbelt' is just same ol', same ol'0

• Film review: 'Happens in Vegas' is bad, painfully unfunny0

• Film review: Cast makes 'Speed Racer' watchable0

• Film review: Low-key 'Visitor' is full of character0

• Film review: Movie really is 'Young @ Heart'0

• 3-D flick to feature Jonas brothers0

• DVD reviews: Romantic DVD box set will dazzle mom0

• DVD titles that are headed for shelves0

• Ra Ra Riot boasts rock 'n' roll cellist0

• Country star Eddy Arnold dies at 891

• Enjoy Celtic music at upcoming Renaissance Festival0

• Baseball notes: Trump takes swipe at A-Rod0

• Video game review: 'Twisted Metal' is just a blast0

• American Idol Tour is set for E Center in July0

• Focus on ... the money0

• Carey and Cannon confirm their Bahamian wedding0

• Birthdays for Friday, May 90

May 8, 2008

• Rain or shine, it will be David Archuleta Day in Utah13

• Murray's Archuleta advances to 'Idol' top 348

• Scott D. Pierce: Chuck Lorre's dream fulfilled2

• Country superstar Eddy Arnold dies at 892

• Arts panel fires chief for more than theft0

• Cablevision buys the Sundance Channel0

• Madonna plenty busy with music and helping Malawi0

• USANA ordered to pay legal fees0

• Birthdays for Thursday, May 80

• Singer Winehouse arrested on drug possession charge0

• Lennon's 'Peace' lyrics will be auctioned off0

• Photo: Saxophonist to headline jazz festival in Newport0

May 7, 2008

• Hero's welcome planned for Archuleta107

• World Folkfest is dancing once more0

• Was jazz shaped by dancing?2

• 'American Idol' singer sparking ticket sales2

• Auditions0

• Free film screening marks Water Week0

• Spears' relative stability leads to longer child visits0

• Redstone OK with Cruise in 4th 'Mission Impossible'0

• Birthdays for Wednesday, May 70

May 6, 2008

• Yet another 'American Idol' hopeful flubs lyrics to a song3

• 'Idol's' Archuleta will sing at hometown performances Friday33

• Doug Robinson: Many sing praises of Archuleta104

• Stage review: 'Caroline, or Change' is quite a challenge0

• Concert review: Cathedral organist displays skill with Messiaen works0

• Stage review: Beautiful voices best part of 'River'7

• Tom Cruise feels most at home on movie set0

• France honors Minogue by making her a knight0

• Prince to put out book on string of London concerts0

• Johansson is engaged to actor Ryan Reynolds0

• Birthdays for Tuesday, May 60

May 5, 2008

• Mapleton native's band may be 'next big thing'15

• Books for moms and kids to share0

• Concert review: Cathedral organist displays skill with Messiaen works0

• DVD review: New DVD collections run gamut0

• Briefs: Miley Cyrus performs, is mum on photo flap2

• TV producer pleads guilty to child porn charge3

May 4, 2008

• Coben gets thrill from 'keeping the reader up at night'0

• Marvel turns 'Iron Man' into gold with $100M-plus debut0

• Reconnecting with humanity: JinMan Jo forges life's conflicts into works of art0

• Erica Hansen: MTV having a 'Blonde' moment0

• Talking pictures: Actor Tom McCarthy happy he can direct movies on his terms0

• Utah Valley entertainment calendar0

• Book review: Updated 'Buffett' still timely0

• Sharon Haddock: Hopes for a grand, new Hale Center dim — yet again8

• Showing at local galleries0

• Art canvas0

• 'Flying Objects' sculptures on display in downtown Salt Lake0

• Museum fixated on 3 Stooges' history0

• Empty Bowls0

• 'Carmina' is a rousing finale for Sandy group0

• Children's choir travels the world in song0

• Masks integral to 'Giovanni'0

• Choral Artists eager to tackle 'Elijah' oratorio0

• Chorus excited to host Sweet Adelines meet0

• Concert calendar0

• Choral Institute offers 4 summer sessions0

• Exhibit explores Hank Williams' family0

• Book review: "Hold Tight"0

• Book review: 'Living Homes' is fascinating look at energy-efficient houses0

• Book review: 'Jack and Lem' offers insights into JFK0

• Book review: 'Dream' marvelous memoir0

• Literary footnotes0

• 'Catered' celebrates musical minimalism0

• Theaters return to memory lane0

• Auditions0

• Anti-chick flicks? Strong female leads are MIA as Hollywood focuses on action1

• Real Charlie Wilson toppled 'evil empire'0

• Photo: Art wins award0

• New York Times Best Seller list0

• Producer, Winehouse not finishing the Bond theme0

• N.J. inducts Edison, Berra, others into Hall of Fame0

• 6-year-old boy is the child of Brown, DNA test finds0

• Carey may have married main actor in new video0

• Birthdays for Sunday, May 40

• Photo: Day at derby0

• 3 sites in running for theater 6
• State with the highest birthrate celebrates its moms 2
• Utahns glean tips on living greener, leaner 1
• Letter asks Bush to help FLDS kids 66
• Signs of the times? Civility may be at all-time low 46

• Utah Jazz tie series with 123-115 overtime win over Lakers 63
• Utah Jazz: Okur's Achilles affects boards 14
• Real Salt Lake: RSL picks up an ugly, much-needed victory 16
• Utah Jazz: Lakers Turiaf ejected for flagrant foul 12
• Utah Jazz: New opportunity — Utah Jazz try to even the series, something they missed against Spurs 12

• Record oil-company earnings haven't trickled down to gas stations 1
• Dual careers suiting an increasing number of professionals 0
• Retailers likely to post grim 1st-quarter results 0
• Rebate excludes many taxpayers with foreign spouses 0
• High demand, price of rice good news to U.S. farmers 0