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    Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Peggy Riley talks polygamy, faith, 'Amity and Sorrow'

    Popular shows like “Big Love” and “Sister Wives” have given us a small glimpse into the life of a woman within a polygamist family — her struggles, her relationship with the other wives and her expectations. In debut novel “Amity and Sorrow” (Little, Brown and Co., $26),  Peggy Riley uses her thorough research on escapees and survivors of polygamist cults to tell the story of a mother, her two daughters and their lives after escaping a life of polygamy.
    Popular shows like “Big Love” and “Sister Wives” have given us a small glimpse into the life of a woman within a polygamist family — her struggles, her relationship with the other wives and her expectations. In debut novel...

    Tags: Abusive Behavior, Belief and Faith, Human Interest, Stranger Than Fiction, Arts and Culture

    2. Sep 13, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Theater review: 'The Book of Mormon' at Pantages is naughty, nice and fun

    No need to bone up on the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith before attending "The Book of Mormon" at the Pantages Theatre. Just know that this exceedingly naughty, though in the end disarmingly nice, show is devised by the minds behind "South Park" and that risqué "Sesame Street" for theater-loving adults, "Avenue Q."
    No need to bone up on the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith before attending "The Book of Mormon" at the Pantages Theatre. Just know that this exceedingly naughty, though in the end disarmingly nice, show is devised by the minds behind "South Park" and that...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Trey Parker, Monty Python's Spamalot (musical), Theater, Andrew Rannells

    3. Jun 15, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Alleged thief busted in Arizona Book of Mormon disappearance

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    The alleged thief of an original Book of Mormon has been arrested; he had published a book of poetry by the book's 88-year-old owner....
    4. May 31, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  4. First edition Book of Mormon stolen from Arizona store

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    A first edition of the Book of Mormon was stolen from the bookstore of an 88-year-old who allowed visitors to take photographs with it....
    5. May 3, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  5. Late Night: Jon Stewart defends Mitt Romney's Mormonism

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    Jon Stewart, on "The Daily Show" Wednesday night, went after critics from both sides of the aisle who've voiced concerns -- and in some cases, stereotypes -- about Mitt Romney's beliefs....
    6. Jun 13, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. 'Book of Mormon' big winner at Tonys

    "The Book of Mormon," the exuberantly foul-mouthed hit show about comically mismatched missionaries in AIDS-ravaged Africa, won the award for best musical, along with eight other awards, and Nick Stafford's "War Horse," starring a life-size puppet of a noble steed, won five awards capped by the best play trophy at Sunday's Tony Awards ceremony.
    "The Book of Mormon," the exuberantly foul-mouthed hit show about comically mismatched missionaries in AIDS-ravaged Africa, won the award for best musical, along with eight other awards, and Nick Stafford's "War Horse," starring a life-size puppet of a...

    Tags: Neil Patrick Harris, Celebrities, Jez Butterworth, Christie Brinkley, Julie Taymor

    7. Sep 13, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  7. 'South Park' creators' musical comedy 'Book of Mormon' gets Broadway dates

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    Fans of "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have a lot to look forward to in 2011. The 15th season of their hit Comedy Central series is scheduled to begin in the spring. And in a bit of......
    8. Nov 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  8. Brigham Young museum readies exhibition of Christ paintings by Carl Bloch

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    If the Mormon church has a favorite artist, it may be 19th century Danish painter Carl Heinrich Bloch, whose florid depictions of the life of Jesus Christ are often featured in literature and other promotional material published by the Church......
    9. Mar 6, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  9. Spring arts preview: Theater

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    Charles McNulty previews theater events coming this spring...
    10. Feb 3, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  10. Theater review: 'The Break of Noon' at Geffen Playhouse

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    “The Break of Noon,” Neil LaBute’s drama about a creep who finds God in the wake of a calamity, examines another variety of male degenerate: the kind who professes to have seen the light. Can self-centeredness be next to godliness?......
    11. Feb 7, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  11. 'Big Love' recap: Lying for the Lord

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    It was another jam-packed week as January finally arrived in Sandy, and Bill prepared to be sworn into office. This episode, called "The Oath," mixed hallowed words with primal actions in a button-pushing hour that touched on topics such as......
    12. Dec 3, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Sri Daya Mata dies at 96; led L.A.-based Self-Realization Fellowship

    Sri Daya Mata, a Mormon from Utah who became enchanted by a Hindu mystic as a teenager and went on to lead the Los Angeles-based Self-Realization Fellowship for 55 years, has died. She was 96.
    Sri Daya Mata, a Mormon from Utah who became enchanted by a Hindu mystic as a teenager and went on to lead the Los Angeles-based Self-Realization Fellowship for 55 years, has died. She was 96. The religious leader died Tuesday of natural causes at one of...

    Tags: Brigham Young, Elvis Presley, Christianity, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Mount Washington

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