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Another Mormon First: How the Calgary Stampede got its name from a Mormon cowboy
The annual Calgary Stampede is a 10-day extravaganza commonly billed as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Few know, however, that the term “stampede,” as used in the context of a rodeo, was coined by Canadian rodeo hall-of-famer Ray Knight, one of Alberta’s early Latter-day Saint settlers.
Mormon Firsts
Who doesn't love fun trivia? Find out who created the first electronic television (a Mormon) and which movie star created the first support organization for little people (also a Mormon), along with other great firsts by Latter-day Saints. Mitt Romney is positioned to become the first Mormon to...
Photo Gallery: The Artwork of President Packer
It’s easy to think of the general authorities only as the people we see over the pulpit in general conference, but they have talents, hobbies, and interests too. President Packer just released a book of his paintings, sketches, and carvings focusing primarily on birds called The Earth Shall Teach Thee, published by Deseret Book and the BYU Religious Studies Center. Check out a few of his paintings on our site.
Just Asking: Interview with Artist Liz Lemon Swindle
Liz Lemon Swindle has become famous for her paintings of religious subjects – particularly those of Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith. LDS Living recently caught up with her for the inside scoop on an artistic life. What was it like trying to raise a family while creating your art at the same...
Just Asking: Interview with Movie Star Jon Heder
Known for his breakout role in Napolean Dynomite, Jon Heder continues to find roles in comedic films, but manages to stay true to his Mormon values. LDS Living recently caught up with him. You’ve played characters with a wide variety of talents including dancing, ice skating, and street...
LDS Living Interview with General Relief Society President Julie B. Beck: Continuing the Legacy
Sister Julie B. Beck serves in a calling that few others can fully comprehend. In a recent interview, she shared what it’s like to work with Church leadership, what she wishes women in the Church better understood, and her inspiring testimony of faith. Sister Julie B. Beck was serving as first...
Just Asking: Interview with Elaine Dalton
The general Young Women president talks challenges, triumphs, motherhood, and gospel insights. Q: In 2008 the Young Women General Presidency called for a “return to virtue” and added the value into the Young Women theme. What inspired you to add this value? How do you think this addition...
Jimmer Gallery: Childhood Photos
Jimmer let us look at some of his childhood photos. These are a few of our favorites. ( Click here to read our article about Jimmer, including a personal interview, and about our managing editor's experience with Jimmer. And click here for photos of LDS Living's photoshoot with...
Up Close with Jimmer Fredette: Giving His Best Shot
Jimmer Fredette has dedicated his life to becoming the best basketball player—and the best person— he can be. Get an inside look of what drives the Jimmer in this excerpt of our January/February cover story. (Check out photo galleries of Jimmer here and here . You can also watch a video...
Jimmer Gallery: LDS Living Photoshoot
There were too many good photos of Jimmer Fedette from our photoshoot with him, so we couldn't just leave it at the cover photo. Here are several of our favorite. (Jimmer is photogenic - that's all it comes down to.) (Want to see a video from our photo shoot? Click here . You can also read our...
Video: Behind the Scenes with Jimmer
Late last year, we got to spend a little time with Jimmer and get some photos for our Jan/Feb 2012 issue. What a great guy! Take a peek at the photo shoot itself. For more photos from our Jimmer photo shoot, click here . To read an excerpt of our article, click here . To read about our...
Behind the Scenes with Vocal Point: Balancing school, NBC's 'Sing-Off,' and more
The nine-man BYU a cappella group Vocal Point performed for weeks on NBC's The Sing-Off, a national television show with audiences of 4 to 5 million people. But fame wasn’t their ultimate goal. It started with a handmade flier using a sharpie, posted all around BYU campus 20 years ago:...
Michael McLean's Interview with LDS Living: More behind the scenes from the article
Michael McLean, beloved LDS musician, sits down with LDS Living to talk about a Christmas favorite: The Forgotten Carols. In the November/December 2011 issue of LDS Living , we published an article on Michael McLean's Forgotten Carols in honor of the 20th anniversary of the musical....
Interview with David Archuleta: Staying in Tune
Since appearing on American Idol, David Archuleta has taken the music world by storm. Still, he's managed to stay true to himself and his values. LDS Living recently caught up with the star to talk about life, music, and what the future holds. David Archuleta was born with music in his...
Behind the Scenes with David Archuleta
Check out these videos to get behind the scenes at our photo shoot with David and to hear his responses to some of our reader questions. Behind the scenes at David's photo shoot with LDS Living: David responds to LDS Living's reader...
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