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- News, Cover Story July 26, 2023
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The ABCs of the UFC in SLC
Fight Night
But among Dobler's other, lasting offerings to the world of pop culture is his prediction that his chosen career path—professional kickboxing—was going to be "the sport of the future." Director and screenwriter Cameron Crowe allllllmost got that right.
- News, Cover Story July 12, 2023
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Get to know the Republic of Zaqistan, a micronation enclaved in Utah's west desert
Something From Nothing
Sculptor Zaq Landsberg came across one of those elusive "Big Ideas" in 2005. After it arrived, he invested his time and his money and then more of his time into it. And today, the project he created is still a part of his life.
- Guides, Dining & Bar Guide March 29, 2023
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Dining Guide 2023
Lessons Learned
Most restaurateurs who make the attempt fold within a year of operation simply because managing a business, keeping on top of food trends, training staff and keeping customers happy is a superhuman effort to juggle.
- News, Cover Story February 15, 2023
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In New Orleans, faded memories are all that's left of the Jazz basketball franchise
The Home Team
Jory Dexter Woodis is someone with a pair of resume items that don't come around very often.
- Music, July 20, 2022
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See You Later, SLC
My reign of terror as music editor ends here.
When my partner and I moved to Salt Lake City in early January, the skies were that grim shade known to locals during the winter inversion.
- News, Cover Story July 20, 2022
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Salt Lake Cocktails
Tried and true vs. shiny and new
Word has it that younger drinkers have been gravitating toward oldschool drinks.
- Music, July 13, 2022
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Musical Checklist
Metal at 9th and 9th, Open Mic at Jewett Center and more tidbits
One of the joys of living near 9th and 9th is the occasional sound of music emanating from the area's namesake intersection.
- Music, July 13, 2022
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Long Players
New full-length releases by local bands The Anchorage and Magda-Vega.
Though we've been focusing lately on a deep wellspring of singles released by regional artists, it's nice to see a few long-players arrive, as well. Here're some background on two new releases.
- Music, July 6, 2022
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Music Mailbag
Bullet points from the CW inbox.
There Are Music Fans, and There Are Dylan Fans
- Music, July 6, 2022
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Broadway Bound
A set of performances turns into a Utah farewell for pianist Elbieta Bilicka.
Elbieta Bilicka became a resident of Utah through happenstance.
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Masters of Puppets
In the studio and in their videos, team creativity reigns for The Mellons
May 18, 2022
