Arts & Entertainment

String Theory

Black Violin serves up a unique fusion of classical and hip-hop.

by Genevieve Trainor

Stand and Be Counted

Seven years after its premiere, Suffrage gains meaning as a call to action.

by Scott Renshaw

May the FOMO Be With You

There was so much Star Wars in 2019, how can a fan keep up?

by Bryan Young

String Theory

Black Violin serves up a unique fusion of classical and hip-hop.

But what began as a teenage friendship has now resulted in a Showtime at the Apollo legend title, performances with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan and Alicia Keys, two mix tapes and what became four studio albums with the release of Take the Stairs in November.

By Genevieve Trainor January 15, 2020

A Family New Year

How to ring in 2020 with revelers of all ages.

When it comes to New Year's Eve, celebrants can be sorted into two very distinct groups looking to get completely different things out of the night. The first is people without kids—or people who booked a babysitter far enough in advance that they don't have to worry about their kids on New Year's Eve.

By Geoff Griffin December 25, 2019

A Midnight Clear

The story of the 'Christmas truce' anchors the Christmas carol 'jukebox musical' Star of Wonder.

For more than a decade, Christmas carols were a huge part of the story of James Conlee's career. Now, after a decade of development, he's turning many of those Christmas carols into a jukebox musical.

By Scott Renshaw December 18, 2019

Storied Landscapes, Deep Time

Terry Tempest Williams' latest book combines essay and poetry to explore land under siege.

"When everything feels like it is coming apart," she states, "the art of assemblage feels like a worthy pastime."

By Michael Engelhard December 11, 2019

Born This Way?

Patrick Grzanka studies not where sexual orientation comes from, but why our beliefs about it are more influential than the science.

Yet for social scientist Patrick Grzanka, the fascination lies not so much in the actual origins of sexual desire, but what people believe about those origins, and how those beliefs translate into behavior, or correspond to other beliefs.

By Scott Renshaw December 4, 2019

Second Wind

Utah native comedian Xazmin Garza comes home to show off the fruits of a career shift.

"and when the economy got really bad, my family moved to the next biggest city, which was Salt Lake. Which no one considers a big city, unless you're from Nampa, Idaho."

By Scott Renshaw November 27, 2019

Isn't This Familiar?

Sounds Familiar challenges choreographers to turn vintage symphonic music into new movement.

"For more than 50 years, RDT has pushed the boundaries of modern dance, while preserving and celebrating its legacy," Smith says.

By Colette A. Finney November 20, 2019

Season Kickoff

A look at what's new, or old but great, at Utah's ski and snowboard resorts for the winter season.

While much of the joy of skiing and snowboarding comes from their universal simplicity, the business of catering to those skiers and boarders gets ever-more-complex, and is constantly changing from microchip technology to brand new lifts.

By Geoff Griffin November 13, 2019

"I" Statement

Annual genderevolution conference brings the "I" in "LGBTQIA" front and center.

From the legalization of same-sex marriage to the slowly growing acceptance of transgender persons, the American public's understanding of what is "normal" in regards to gender has changed radically in the past 20 years.

By Kylee Ehmann November 6, 2019

What Is a Masterpiece?

Artworks on loan to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts allow visitors to consider what earns such a title.

"Conventional thinking tells us that masterpieces are works of art that have received great critical praise,"

By Colette A. Finney October 30, 2019

Last Words From a Desert Scribe

Essayist Ellen Meloy's posthumous collection is profound, outspoken and hilarious.

Who hasn't wondered what a favorite writer might still have bestowed on the world if not silenced too soon?

By Michael Engelhard and High Country News October 23, 2019

Smartdance

Dance Engine gets audience members involved in the performance on an interactive level.

What if, instead of going into a theater just to sit and watch a performance, you could become part of the process of shaping it—and even become part of the performance itself?

By Scott Renshaw October 16, 2019