When handling an original book that contains the only known account of the First Vision written by the Prophet's hand, it's wise to take precautions. For one thing, "You don't want to lick your finger to turn pages," says Robin S. Jensen, a documentary editor. For that, Jensen uses an archival spatula, a pencil-size metal [...]

For the sake of reverence, only a particular kind of music, from one musical tradition, is allowed in our sacrament meetings. via MormonTimes

Mormon Messages are video segments produced by the Church that are then posted to the Internet through the video sharing Web site YouTube. The segments tend to be three or four minutes long and contain the Church's basic beliefs, inspiring stories and messages of hope. via LDS Church News

The next big social networking site might come from a place you’d never think to look, because it’s not a social networking site. Yet. via Universe.byu.edu.

Chris Wyatt, producer of “Napoleon Dynamite,” attributes the artistic success of independent films to the filmmakers’ unrestricted creativity. “Independent films, by keeping the overhead low, don’t have to appeal to every man, woman and child in America; they only have to appeal to a certain niche audience or unique audience,” Wyatt said.  “They have the [...]

Brigham Young sent a fiddler with each wagon train for that very purpose—so the travelers could dance, turn their hearts toward each other, and strengthen the social fabric of which they were part. via Meridian Magazine

Cassandra Christensen Barney and Emily Christensen McPhie may have inherited some of their father's (Mormon fantasy artist James C. Christensen) art genes, but they also have developed different approaches and styles that give them their own voices. via MormonTimes

Holladay, Utah's, Abby Paulsen is heading back to BYU-Idaho for her sophomore year with a third-place victory in the Mormon Times Summer Showcase music contest under her belt. "It was a blast," said Paulsen, 19. "It was way cool to have been voted third. I'm so grateful." via MormonTimes

Nick Vujicic captivates a crowd with his voice, his movements and his belief in the power of God — and that's all he needs. via Deseret News

There's a reason why Mormon author Shannon Hale's books have won so many awards. They're smart, intriguing and, most importantly, fun. via MormonTimes

And last year, Kunzel was in Salt Lake City to conduct the choir and the Utah Symphony for the Tanner Gift of Music series in the LDS Conference Center — in, what else, an evening of pops. via MormonTimes

We invite and encourage all LDS and local filmmakers to participate in the 9th LDS Film Festival 2010 and submit their work to the festival. The success of the LDS Film Festival is a direct result of the quality and diversity of the work submitted. The 2009 LDS Film Festival had an attendance of over [...]

We live in a digital world. The Lord has truly blessed us in recent years by providing technology to move His work forward – from finding ancestors to submitting mission papers to preparing Sunday lessons – every aspect of sharing and teaching the Gospel has been improved by some use of technology. via Meridian Magazine

Using new animation, surround-sound, digital lighting, staging effects, costumes, choreography, music, renovated backstage facilities and a cast of more than 100 — most students at BYU–Hawaii — "Ha follows the story of a young couple expecting their first child. via LDS Church News

PCC service missionary Elder Del Nebeker, a retired researcher and university professor, said the center recently purchased 30 wireless perception analysis devices and the accompanying software to enable selected guests to provide second-by-second approval ratings of the show. via LDS Church News

The Orchestra at Temple Square will be joined by 12-year-old guest pianist Aristo Sham at its concerts Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Igor Gruppman will be conducting. The performances will be the final concerts marking the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Orchestra at Temple Square. via LDS Church [...]

A group of dancing sisters from Morgan, Utah, now known as the "Fab Five Sisters," will appear in the finals of "America's Got Talent," to air Monday, Sept. 14 on NBC. via LDS Church News

The filmmakers hope the compelling subject matter of "Cleanflix" will draw an audience. "People love movies about movies, and people are interested in Mormonism," James said, "and clearly our movie is about both of those things." via Salt Lake Tribune.

Six years ago Joshua James, then a student at UVU, began teaching himself Michael Jackson songs on a guitar with the help of the Internet. Today he is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who tours the globe playing his songs. via Universe.byu.edu.

Some writers wait a lifetime for their big break. Not American Fork High School senior M'Lin Rowley. The 17-year-old has already signed a 10-book deal with Shadow Mountain Publishing, a national arm of Deseret Book. The first installment of her Knights of Right series hit bookshelves in Barnes and Noble outlets nationwide two weeks ago. [...]

The communications director for the National Endowment for the Arts is no longer in his job amid a flap over suggestions he suggested artists work to further President Obamas legislative agenda. via POLITICO.com.

Nelson is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, more commonly referred to as the Mormons. He is one of nine young Mormon men being filmed as part of a church documentary and reality series that follows their lives in the time they spend before going off to serve two-year [...]

I believe that it is our role not only to be member missionaries, but also to be member PR reps.Lucky for us, the church is making that job a heck of a lot easier.The church has rather recently begun utilizing virtually every social networking site out there to teach people about the Mormons. The YouTube [...]

I hope roadshows become popular again in my stake. I know they still are in some wards and stakes because I can locate some on YouTube, a luxury we did not have in the 1970s and 1980s. I’d love my kids to have the opportunity to act in a few. via Standard Examiner Blogs.

LONDON – Elderly Holocaust survivors were reunited at a London railway station Friday with the man who saved them on the eve of World War II – a now 100-year-old former stockbroker who rescued hundreds of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. via AZCentral.com

Here it is — the call to arms. If you, like me, appreciate respectful and fair portrayals of those who believe in and try to follow Christ, please help it happen more often by telling your friends about it when you see it. Perhaps you could send a quick email to television or movie producers [...]

Knight, a Mormon, uses an unusual phrase to describe Michael Jackson's death when I ask how she reacted to it. "It really was sad in my heart for Michael's homegoing. But it's not our plan. That belongs to God. And as much as we'll miss him… we should be joyful for him that he's not [...]

We speak of Zion, sing of Zion, covenant to promote the establishment of Zion, and long for Zion — but what is Zion? via Meridian Magazine

When I started reading LDS fiction about four years ago, Michele Ashman Bell’s books really appealed to me.  Her characters were so well developed.  Coming from the world’s idea of a romance novel to Michele’s, I was unexpectedly charmed.  Then I sat next to her at a signing.  She radiated kindness and warmth.  Every person [...]

In 1980, the Springville Museum of Art was struggling. After a series of inexperienced and disinterested directors, the museum was in a state of inactivity and stagnation. In came Vern G. Swanson, the first professionally trained and experienced director. He had worked at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., studied art at BYU [...]