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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ President Dallin H. Oaks was installed as the 18th prophet and president of the church on October 14 in Salt Lake City. He overcame early hardships—losing his father at age 7 and facing bullying—to become a respected legal scholar and caring family man. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Utah Utes beat Arizona State 42 to 10 in a dominant win while BYU rallied for a double overtime victory over Arizona — pushing both teams higher in the Big 12 power rankings as they prepare for a high-stakes rivalry game on Saturday. They now have a combined record of 11 to 1 and are ranked with Utah at No. 23 and BYU at No. 15. Deseret News
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Swan Lake
5:30-7 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $28-$58 — Experience the enchanting tale of a prince and a swan princess through Tchaikovsky’s memorable music and breathtaking choreography.
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The Doo Wop Project
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Broadway stars revive the beloved sound of doo-wop with classic harmonies and high energy.
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Coffee and Craft Crawl: Java Junkies
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Java Junkie — Craft and enjoy delicious coffee with fellow creatives.
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Halloween Concert
7-8 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Celebrate spooky season with Halloween classics performed live for all ages.
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Read Local Book Festival
10 AM – 1 PM — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Celebrate local authors with activities, giveaways, and signings across various genres.
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Runtastic Haunted Half Marathon
Various times — Provo Utah — Entry fee varies — Dress up for Utah's favorite Halloween costume party run with courses for all ages.
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FilmQuest Brunch
1:30-3:30 p.m. — The Continental, Provo — $30 and under — Celebrate FilmQuest with a delightful brunch featuring indigenous cuisine in a modern setting.
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A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel by Code Blue Revival
7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the timeless classic folk rock hits of Simon and Garfunkel performed by Code Blue Revival.
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PMP Certification & Training Bootcamp
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Early Bird rates available — Engage in 32 hours of interactive project management training with industry experts.
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Eternamente - A Día de Los Muertos Spectacular
7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Celebrate life and tradition with a stunning fusion of mariachi, folklórico, and vibrant storytelling in honor of Día de los Muertos.
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