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School of Dance Gala practice and dress rehearsal. Photo credit 
Cara MacDonald.

The School of Dance Gala: In Photos

By Casey Koldewyn March 29, 2017

With performances beginning the weekend of March 23, the University of Utah's School of Dance has been busy with their Gala, which still has four performances left spanning Thursday, March 30 until Sunday,...

"Be Somewhere" Featuring Dance and Art in the Alvin Gittins Gallery

“Be Somewhere” Featuring Dance and Art in the Alvin Gittins Gallery

By Lynette Randall March 28, 2017

In a collaboration with students of University of Utah’s School of Dance, artist David Habben, a Art and Art History MFA student at the U, wraps up his gallery, “Be Somewhere,” depicting the energy...

George S. And Dolores Dore' Eccles Theater Febuary 25, 2017. Adam Fondren for Daily Utah Chronicle.

‘Lion King’ Brings Savannah to the Eccles (review)

By Lynette Randall March 28, 2017

With jaw-dropping staging and phenomenal talent, “The Lion King” saw a dazzling and successful opening weekend at the Eccles Theater. The musical is an adaption of the 1994 film by the same name...

FanX 2017

FanX 2017: Not All Heroes Wear Capes

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2017

Cosplay and commodities and celebrities, oh my! FanX is an extension of Comic Con — a gathering of geeks from all realms to celebrate everything that makes nerds great. I had the great privilege to...

— Dane Goodwin

Despite Speed Bumps, Electric Bus on Track

By Jordan Higgins March 24, 2017

Last year, UTA and the University of Utah said that they had plans to purchase five new electric buses with the money they received from a federal grant. Three buses will run on UTA’s route 2 and the...

2017-2018 line-up for Pioneer Theater Company

2017-2018 Pioneer Theatre Company Line-Up

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2017

It's that time of year again: Salt Lake's premier regional theater has announced its next seven-show season. The Pioneer Theatre Company strives to present the greatest theatre has to offer, and serve...

"King Charles III"

Looking into the Royal Family with PTC’s ‘King Charles III’ (preview)

By Cate Heiner March 24, 2017

After exploring the worlds of shipbuilding, American classics and the Cold War as a musical concert, Pioneer Theatre brings the British monarchy to the stage in "King Charles III." Nominated for the...

Michael Thompson Brown

Artist of the Week: Michael Thompson Brown, Percussionist Actor

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2017

What does it mean to be an artist? Is it simply an aesthetic? A desire for fame and recognition? For Michael Thompson Brown, it means something far simpler and more powerful. Throughout his journey as...

Rehearsal pic of Gala, credit Luc Vanier

The Gala: Combining Modern and Ballet in Innovative Ways (preview)

By Lynette Randall March 23, 2017

Featuring an iconic confluence of two creative groups, the ballet and modern dance programs will be premiering a unique collaboration in their upcoming School of Dance Gala. A mix between original choreography...

Black Metal's Premiere Figure, Deafheaven to Perform at Urban Lounge (preview)

Black Metal’s Premiere Figure, Deafheaven to Perform at Urban Lounge (preview)

By Daniel Theriault March 23, 2017

Deafheaven, black metal's most commanding voice since 2013, will be making an appearance this Friday at Salt Lake City's Urban Lounge. Known for their melodic shoegaze and post-rock approach to black metal,...