Tacos and Graffiti: An Interview with Anthony Ortega

Tacos and Graffiti: An Interview with Anthony Ortega
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For as long as he can remember, Ortega has been dabbling in art. Whether it was ceramics or spray paint, he has always had his hands covered in something. … read more

Teton Gravity Research: Jeremy Jones’ Higher @ Clark Planetarium 11.17

Teton Gravity Research: Jeremy Jones’ Higher @ Clark Planetarium 11.17
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For Higher, Jeremy Jones returns to his training grounds to tick off massively exposed lines in the Tetons and Alaska ranges. Watching his on-mountain prowess displayed on a three-story screen was as visceral an experience as riding in the helicopter that filmed many of the segments. … read more

Drunk History: Who Knew That History Could Be Funny?

Drunk History: Who Knew That History Could Be Funny?
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Derek Waters and his friend Jake Johnson (now Nick Miller from New Girl) got into a drunken discussion over the great Otis Redding. Johnson was trying to convince him that Otis knew he was going to die on the plane, and Waters started thinking about how funny it would be for Redding to re-enact the story in front of a camera, and trying to convince the audience that it had actually never happened. … read more

The Femme Medea @ Urban Lounge 11.06 with The Bad Kids Collective, DJ Flash & Flare, Godina, Mr. Jesse Walker

The Femme Medea @ Urban Lounge 11.06 with The Bad...
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Cartel Fenice unveiled her new persona, Arcana Chameleon, at Urban Lounge last Thursday, November 6th. The night featured sets by Mr. Jesse Walker, DJ Flash & Flare and Godina with a special short performance by The Femme Medea & The Bad K … read more

Fluid Art and the Craft @ UMOCA 11.07

Fluid Art and the Craft @ UMOCA 11.07
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A contemporary art museum would be the last place I’d expect to find a decent microbrew, and frankly, I’m a bit burnt out on wine pourings in the back room at an art gallery. The merriment of these two was a great display of what craft beer and art bring to the table. … read more

Wrighting A Lark: An Interview with Playwright Jennifer Kokai

Wrighting A Lark: An Interview with Playwright Jennifer Kokai
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“I was there in New York for a week with six other playwrights—we called it ‘playwright camp.’ Everybody got a director—a professional director—professional actors and 10 hours of rehearsal. The Lark is a really great space for playwrights—they’re really great people.” … read more

November 2014 Television Reviews

November 2014 Television Reviews

Televison reviews for Bob’s Burgers, Doctor Who, Godzilla, Marvel Knights: Eternals, Introducing Morrissey, The Musketeers, Portlandia, The Sopranos and Top Gear. … read more

November 2014 Gallery Stroll: Work Up That Appetite

November 2014 Gallery Stroll: Work Up That Appetite
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Poor November. Despite the presence of a historically wonderful and gluttonous dinner, this month typically doesn’t have much going on, which makes it a great month to get out and Gallery Stroll. … read more

Movie Reviews

Movie Reviews

Movie reviews for Dracula Untold, The Story Of The Descendents, The Freemason, The Judge and The Overnighters. … read more

Creature Feature: Lisa Dank – Drag Thing

Creature Feature: Lisa Dank – Drag Thing
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Lisa Dank was born in Ogden and, three years ago, came to Salt Lake with wide, white eyes and a Trapper Keeper full of bright, bratty personality. Dank, who prefers male pronouns in and outside of performance, was soon spotted onstage at Pure (now Hydrate) by Cartel Chameleon Fenice, who was recruiting performers for a fledgling performance collective affectionately called the Bad Kids. … read more