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Play-by-Play: Nazism and morals figure in “The Ice Front”

By Cate Heiner April 13, 2017

In their final Play-by-Play reading, Pioneer Theatre Company brings the drama and tension of World War II to the stage. The Play-by-Play series allows audiences to see new work in a more intimate and...

Poster for Queer Conversations: Resistance Through Art. Poster made by the LGBT Resource Center.

Queer Conversations takes on resistance through art

By Lynette Randall April 12, 2017

Twice a semester, the University of Utah's LGBT Resource Center hosts Queer Conversations, which are about exactly what the title suggests. This Friday, as part of that series of sorts, they will host...

Photo by Todd Collins

“Dear Love is Bought with the Loss of Dear Love”: U Theatre Presents “The Two Noble Kinsmen”

By Cate Heiner April 12, 2017

In an explosive finale to their season, the Department of Theatre brings war and love center stage in “The Two Noble Kinsmen.” Their story opens with a celebration and a tragedy, as three queens...

"For always helping me check out my textbooks." Photo courtesy of Marriott Library.

Honoring the U’s libraries with #ThankALibrarian

By Casey Koldewyn April 11, 2017

If you've been wondering about that table stretching from pillar to pillar on the second floor in University of Utah's Marriott Library; wonder no more. It's part of an effort to show appreciation for...

The Capitol Theatre in downtown Salt Lake City. February 6, 2017. Adam Fondren for the Daily Utah Chronicle.

Ballet West’s “Journey & Reflections”: Humanity, war and heaven walk into a ballet…—a review

By Madge Slack April 11, 2017

Ballet West's "Journeys and Reflections" is, in a word, stunning. Telling three separate stories in three distinct technical styles, this show is sure to keep you entertained. It is perfect for both...

Celebrate U: Michael Gills Encourages Aspiring Authors

By Madge Slack April 11, 2017

Have you ever wanted to live in another world? To travel, meet new people and generally get lost in the romance of life? This is the job of writer Michael Gills, who is rather good at it. Gills is a...

Photo Courtesy of Fawzia Mirza

Crossing stereotypes without losing humor: “Me, My Mom, and Sharmila”—a review

By Jaycen Eggleston April 11, 2017

The one-woman play, starring award-winning South Asian queer actress, Fawzia Mirza, "Me, My Mom and Sharmila," is an experience. During a performance of the play at the University of Utah on April...

Art from the Attic: Artist Advocacy for Mental Health Awareness

Art from the Attic: Artist Advocacy for Mental Health Awareness

By Megan Hulse April 10, 2017

The past decade has shown a significant movement in Hollywood and the music industry in favor of smashing stereotypes surrounding mental illnesses. Many of the most popular musicians of the last century...

Artist of the Week: Celebrate U with Lien Fan Shen

Artist of the Week: Celebrate U with Lien Fan Shen

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2017

On April 5, the U hosted  “Celebrate U: A Showcase of Extraordinary Faculty Achievements.” An event that spotlighted professional achievements of various faculty members at the University of Utah...

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“East L.A. Interchange” Film Screening — Review

By Lynette Randall April 10, 2017

The story of a racially diverse neighborhood's strife with a major road was brought to the University of Utah's Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building Tuesday night in the film screening of “East...