Independent Bookstore Day finds locally owned stores still thriving.
by Michael D. Ferry
Journals in local coffee shops provide an outlet for uncredited creativity.
by Colette A. Finney
Salt Lake City DuoFest showcases improv comedy with one-on-one intimacy.
by Scott Renshaw
Arts & Entertainment
Independent Bookstore Day finds locally owned stores still thriving.
As Independent Bookstore Day approaches on Saturday, April 27, indie booksellers are thrilled that they hold a special place in our hearts, but they aren't necessarily surprised by their success.
By Michael D. Ferry
April 24, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
The Borderlands Conference brings authors to discuss the human realities surrounding a volatile political issue.
In the case of the Borderlands Conference, that event got rolling before the issue had reached its hottest point.
By Scott Renshaw
April 3, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Soon-to-open Marmalade studio aims for inclusivity and experimentation.
That attitude has shut many prospective tattooers out of the space—and cut off potential clients who aren't comfortable in what are often all-male spaces, or don't find traditional styles appealing.
By Naomi Clegg
March 27, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
A small company re-launches with the help of a big-name choreographer.
In a September 2017 post on their Facebook page, Oquirrh West Project wrote, "Due to unforeseen circumstances we are sad to announce we will be postponing our next season.
By Katherine Pioli
March 20, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Urban Arts Gallery lets the creative spirit guide their exhibit themes.
Urban Arts Gallery, however, looks at things from a slightly different perspective. They want artists' creative impulses to dictate themes, rather than vice-versa.
By Scott Renshaw
March 6, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Writers and printmakers celebrate the Transcontinental Railroad with a uniquely collaborative project.
Culminating Utah's 150th anniversary celebration of this monumental achievement in May, two artists will present Train Tracts, a traveling literary experiment of connection between passengers and strangers.
By Colette A. Finney
February 27, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Utah County, get ready for the gray areas of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
In the most obvious sense, it's a story about a transgender character: Hedwig, frontwoman of a rock band called the Angry Inch
By Scott Renshaw
February 20, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Who says fantasy stories can't deliver the romantic goods?
We catalogued a number of our favorite geeky love stories to help put even the nerdiest among us in the mood for Valentine's Day.
By Bryan Young
February 13, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Salt Lake Acting Co.'s The Cake explores differences without demonizing.
So what's the problem? Jen is marrying a woman.
By Scott Renshaw
February 6, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Ririe-Woodbury collaborates with young storytellers—and many local artists—for a new Red Fred Project creation.
All of the Jolly Troop birds are characters from the Red Fred Project, started in 2013 by Dallas Graham to give kids living with serious illnesses a voice.
By Katherine Pioli
January 30, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Clusterphoque Cabaret celebrates acts—and individuals—you don't always see on stage.
Maddix brings an infectious enthusiasm to talking about his role as ringmaster for the sometimes-oddball acts that make up Clusterphoque Cabaret
By Scott Renshaw
January 23, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
The multi-talented W. Kamau Bell serves up comedy with his commentary—or maybe vice-versa.
He pontificates about politics and social issues and is one of the most thoughtful pundits in the nation today.
By Lee Zimmerman
January 16, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
What to look forward to in 2019.
This year is chock full of geeky goodness, and I'm here to give you a list of the things we should collectively be most anticipating.
By Bryan Young
January 9, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Salt Lake Film Society's MAST program aims to allow Utah artists to remain Utah artists.
The project has been long gestating, born out of both Romney's observations and Baker's desire to grow the mission of SLFS beyond theatrical exhibition.
By Scott Renshaw
January 2, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Members of the Utah arts community share their 2019 artistic resolutions.
Our team at Utah Arts Alliance created a temporary version of theDreamscapesimmersive art attraction at the ILLUMINATE Light Art and Creative Tech Fest in November to test the concept.
By Scott Renshaw
December 26, 2018
Arts & Entertainment
Comedian Shayne Smith finds humor on the other side of a life of crime.
"I don't look violent, so I see how people don't think I am the type,"
By Lee Zimmerman
December 19, 2018
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