Carole Mikita
Cirque du Soleil brings new twist to 'Twas the Night Before' in Salt Lake City
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 8:43 a.m.
"Twas the Night Before Christmas" remains one of the season's most popular stories. Over more than a century, it has taken many forms, and now a new version has come to Salt Lake City.
Jenny Oaks Baker on her father, the newly ordained president of the Church of Jesus Christ
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 15 - 11:30 a.m.
Jenny Oaks Baker, the youngest daughter of President Dallin H. Oaks, offered on Tuesday a daughter's insight into the life of the man who now leads a worldwide church.
General conference special: 'President Russell M. Nelson: A Legacy of Service'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 1:03 p.m.
This heartfelt tribute honors the life and ministry of President Russell M. Nelson, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who passed away on Sept 27.
Behind the scenes as church's floral department prepares for general conference
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:44 a.m.
As general conference approaches, the floral department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is doing everything it can for the arrangements that will be present.
New documentary goes behind-the-scenes in the Polynesian Cultural Center
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 1:02 p.m.
The Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii has just celebrated its 62nd anniversary and is now featured in a new film, premiering in theaters throughout the western United States on Aug. 29.
Pioneer Children's Memorial honors the stories of children who died during pioneer trek to Utah
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:21 a.m.
A great tragedy for pioneers who traveled to the Salt Lake Valley was the loss of children who died along the trail, and some of their stories have never been told until now.
Man born without limbs became a Utah legend at birth. Now, he's welcoming his own child
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted June 19 - 9:10 p.m.
Over 30 years ago, KSL-TV met a baby named Gideon DiMeglio — a boy who was born without limbs. Now, his story has come full circle as he introduces his baby to the world.
Utah's first Olympic gold medalist subject of new film
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 21 - 8:05 a.m.
A prominent Utah director's new film is about a young man who became the first gold medalist from Utah.
General conference special: 'Temples now dot the land'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 6 - 4:00 p.m.
Utah will soon have 28 operating Latter-day Saint temples. This program we will focus on the 14 newest temples in Utah by telling the stories of the people connected to them.
General conference special: 'The Soundtrack of Tomorrow: The Utah Symphony moving forward'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 5 - 7:30 p.m.
This documentary explores the life and career of Markus Poschner, the newly appointed music director of the Utah Symphony.
Young Utah actor in Broadway touring company of 'Les Miserables'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 3 - 10:03 a.m.
Nine-year-old Jack Jewkes, a Utah native, is excited to perform in what Broadway calls "the world's most popular musical" — "Les Miserables."
Utah Symphony gives a new sound to classic movies
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:24 p.m.
The film industry and symphony orchestras across the country have joined forces to give a new sound to some classic movies.
Utah dancer's dream comes true after being cast as the 'Sugarplum Fairy' in 'The Nutcracker'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 8:04 a.m.
"The Nutcracker" centers around a girl whose dream comes true. And that is exactly what has happened to a Utah dancer who KSL-TV has been watching since 2012.
'The Soundtrack of Tomorrow': Utah Symphony announces new music director
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 9:02 a.m.
Following an international search that took more than a year, the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera announced a new music director.
Broadway musical 'Funny Girl' on national tour for first time, travels to Salt Lake City
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 1:07 p.m.
The Broadway musical "Funny Girl" is on a national tour for the first time. And one cast member is an icon in the music industry.
General conference special: 'A Century of Service: President Russell M. Nelson'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 6 - 12:17 p.m.
As President Russell M. Nelson celebrates 100 years of life, we celebrate his remarkable example of dedicated service, leadership and faith.
'It needs to stand': Abravanel Hall is full of major milestones for one woman
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted June 27 - 9:00 p.m.
The future of Abravanel Hall is in question with future development plans and needs for renovation at the music venue.
'No amount of money' could convince symphony musicians to give up their home in Abravanel Hall
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 31 - 1:06 p.m.
Utah Symphony musicians say they want to keep Abravanel Hall standing and think renovations make more sense compared to a rebuild.
Lead architect of Abravanel Hall says demolition plans are motivated by disposable mentality
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:32 p.m.
A lead architect of Abravanel Hall says we need a better conservation mentality to preserve heritage and the important building he helped create.
Key player in Abravanel Hall's genesis speaks out against possible demolition
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 9 - 12:45 p.m.
In response to recent ideas of possibly demolishing and rebuilding Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall, the home to the Utah Symphony, a key player in the building's creation speaks out against the notion.
Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 5 - 9:07 p.m.
Following the announcement of an NHL team and plans for a sports and entertainment district, there have been questions about the future of the Salt Lake County owned Abravanel Hall.
New film tells story of 79 Latter-day Saint missionaries who escaped Nazi Germany
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 11 - 8:22 a.m.
Just days before the start of World War II, Americans, many of them Utahns, escaped from Nazi Germany. They were Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in that country. Now a filmmaker is telling their story.
40 years later, the mission of the Sundance Film Festival remains the same
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 10:05 a.m.
A film festival that began in Salt Lake City in the late 1970s is celebrating its 40th year.
Michael McLean returns for 32nd season of 'The Forgotten Carols' after kidney transplant
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 12:31 p.m.
The beloved Christmas production, "The Forgotten Carols" returns for its 32nd season and back on stage this year is creator, Michael McLean.
