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Raasch’s Favorite Salt Lake Theater of 2019

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer December 19, 2019

  For many of us, the theater holds a place held dear in our hearts. We can find connections in the characters and stories on stage, whether they come to us through a song or a monologue. Salt...

Artist Brooke Martin (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Artist of the Week: Brooke Martin

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer December 4, 2019

  Brooke Martin is an athlete with the University of Utah track team. Known for her athleticism and commitment to her sport and team, Martin is well respected — but she has another life. She...

AXIS 2019 (courtesy of AXIS Dance Company)

AXIS Finds Freedom in Limitations

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 13, 2019

  Stage lights dimly glow on three dancers. The music begins and the art commences — bodies twirl, lift, slide and defy the laws of physics — all with four moving legs, five arms and three...

(Illustration by Isabelle Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pop-Cultured: A Dark Obsession

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 9, 2019

In the darkness of the morning, I roll over and begin scrolling through my phone. As I get ready, the latest Billie Eilish album runs on repeat. I sing along to “Bad Guy” and walk to Trax listening...

Ginger Street (Photo  by Keira Stogin)

Dine or Dash: Ginger Street

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer October 30, 2019

A luminescent neon pink sign lights up the corner of 300 South and State Street.  Standing out among its Salt Lake City neighbors, Ginger Street welcomes you with fanny packs, community tables, outdoor...

Cereal is no longer an unhealthy bowl of sugar and milk, but a delicious reward that I have earned by being alive. (Design by Ashlyn Cary | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Binge Bytes: ‘Armchair Expert’

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer October 26, 2019

Podcasts give us so much information. They make us laugh, provide financial wisdom, talk about the latest crazy inventions, or give us advice on this, that and the other thing,“Armchair Expert” by actor Dax...

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Artistic Opportunity on Block 70

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer October 22, 2019

Since this article has been published, the Block 70 project has been postponed. The Public Art Program is currently considering a new timeline to bring back the program in 2020. Artists in Salt Lake...

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To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 62: ‘The Politician’

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer October 14, 2019

  This article contains mild spoilers for "The Politician." One beautiful aspect of Netflix is all the original content. We can acknowledge there have been some flops, but there have also been...

Alexandra Barbier - photo cred: Dat Nguyen

Alexandra Barbier Sets Out to Queer the Art of Performance

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer October 3, 2019

  The University of Utah's modern dance program has limited slots for graduate students who are looking to work hard to hopefully become professionals, gain more experience and be challenged in...

Artist of the Week: Amy Oakeson

Artist of the Week: Amy Oakeson

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer September 25, 2019

Music is one of those certain things sure to touch individuals at the most unexpected of times. Many musicians face the ups and downs of being artists, but seldom do you hear them regret their choice to...