Empress Theatre - "Joseph" Opens to Thunderous Applause

Last night was opening night for the Empress Theatre's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The show was excellent and all in attendance were thrilled at the performance. If you have not been to the newly restored Empress Theatre, this would be a great show to see. Information on the show is below:

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!

March 7th - April 14th
Mon, Fri, and Sat
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Show time at 7:00 PM

Note: The performance on Saturday, April 5th will begin at 8:00 pm.

Matinée on:
Saturday March 29th & April 12th
Doors open at 2:30 PM
Show time at 3:00 PM.

Nolan Mitchell and Trent Oliphant direct what has come to be known as the most colorful musical ever! But be prepared for a few twists and turns all our own! Get your tickets early for this one!

www.empresstheatre.com

UTA changes mind on 335, BRT delayed

Unofficial word from UTA is that the 335 "Magna Fast Bus" will not be canceled and the BRT line will be delayed until August. UTA may be considering keeping a regular bus running at all 100+ current stops of the 35 route, at the same time as BRT. Many riders had complained the BRT system would eliminate too many bus stops.

Argument leads to gunfire

Three men got into an argument after playing games in a Magna apartment. The man living in the apartment asked his friends to leave, and after they refused he brandished a pistol, which the visitors then took from the man, assaulted him and fired four shots into the air. The shots were heard around the neighborhood off Magna Main Street. The victim was taken to the hospital, and has since been released. An investigation is underway to determine the identity of the suspects.


A shooting occured Monday night just before 10 PM at this Apartment building off of 9000 West in Magna.

Help Wanted: Street Sweeper

Winter has come and gone and left some areas of Magna with a mess.

The view from the street

Google has introduced a new tool on its map service, called "Street View". It is a cool feature that shows you an image from many different streets along the Wasatch front and other cities across the nation.

Here is the view of the Magna Times Office:


And Main Street:

UTA Open House on BRT and Route 335

UTA held an open house Thursday night to explain the new Bus Rapid Transit System and proposed cancellation of route 335. Many residents of Magna attended and voiced their opion about the plan. Next weeks print edition will have a full story on the meeting. Here are some pictures from the meeting.

UTA representative and Magna resident Steve Swan speaks to attendees.

Gerald Matson speaks to UTA officials about route 335.

Alan Fox suggested eliminating bus service to Magna may slow economic growth in the area.

UTA manager Loren Simpson listens to a bus rider during the open house.

Happy Birthday Representative Duckworth!

The Utah House of Representatives wished Representative Duckworth a Happy Birthday today by singing to him during House floor time.

Duckworth is battling a rare form of cancer, and we wish him the best.

This weeks print edition of the Magna Times features an interview with Representative Duckworth about his fight with cancer, and plans for representing District 12.