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Payne’s Favorite Films of 2019

By Christopher Payne, Assistant Arts Editor December 22, 2019

  We approach the end of a decade after an eventful and frankly depressing year. Yet amid the conflicts, disasters and scandals that marked the year, we've seen the arts flourishing and developing...

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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...

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Jayswal’s Favorite Reads of 2019

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor December 14, 2019

  Every year I tell myself I’ll go back to reading — that I’ll rediscover the thrill of cruising through a book so good I'll start at dawn and close the cover at dusk. In 2019, I actually...

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Wood’s Favorite TV Shows of 2019

By Weston Wood, Arts Writer December 11, 2019

  2019 has been an eventful year for television. New streaming platforms, as well as existing platforms, have been pumping out great content, while on the other hand, there always some less successful...

Pretty Bird restaurant in downtown Salt Lake City on Nov. 25, 2019 (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dine or Dash: Pretty Bird

By Christopher Payne, Assistant Arts Editor December 9, 2019

  A white counter divides the small restaurant into the kitchen and the dining area — each roughly the same size. 20 seats ring the room while twice as many customers filter through over...

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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 66: ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer December 8, 2019

  The internet savvy are likely familiar with a certain meme about the "trinity"or "horsemen"of wholesomeness — jokes which point to particular television personalities as prime examples of happy...

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Gill’s Favorite Games of 2019

By Ray H., Arts Writer December 8, 2019

Warning: There may be mild spoilers for the following games. This year was a limited yet spectacular year for games. I had a hard time putting some of my favorites down. I couldn't rank these titles...

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Kim Petras — Electrifying at The Depot

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 7, 2019

For the second-to-last stop in the United States on her “Clarity Tour,” Kim Petras played for a wildly energetic crowd at The Depot on Dec. 5. With her insane vocal talent that rose above and beyond...

Lizzo performs at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, MN. She received eight Grammy nominations, more than any other artist this year. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Gearing Up for the Grammys: The Nominations

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor December 4, 2019

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards are set to air on Jan. 26 with 84 categories of nominees, and music lovers and fans all over the world are anxiously awaiting the results. Over 1,160 candidates were submitted...

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...