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Arts

‘The Man of La Mancha’: Knight in Shining… Rags?

January 20, 2017

Saturday, Jan. 21 marks the opening night of Utah Opera's "Man of La Mancha." A classic hero’s tale, "Man of La Mancha" involves a lead who is not your classic hero. In fact, he's a tax collector, one...

Courtesy Haley Pulsipher

‘Othello’ Succeeds Even in Tight Spaces

January 20, 2017

Directed by Haley Puslipher, this weekend's production of "Othello" marks the first undergraduate student-directed play at the U. The show had a successful run of five performances comprised of an all-student...

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Theatrical Laboratory: Creating Sparks Across Disciplines

January 19, 2017

Theatrical laboratory Flying Bobcat was born out of happenstance. Its artistic directors met by chance at the Leonardo Museum in downtown Salt Lake City. Robert Scott Smith is one of the founders and...

Past arts event on campus: The Party: Louis-Palooza. Photo taken by Chronicle staff (not sure who though, isn't listed here). Any other file Party events would be great as well.

Getting Involved with The Party

January 18, 2017

If you have noticed a few more empty seats at your art event, you’re not alone. Nationwide attendance at arts performances, museums and events is experiencing a downward trend. According to a 2014 study...

Photo credit: Kevin Yatarola

Taylor Mac Makes Audience Engage

January 18, 2017

Martin Luther King Jr. Week began at Kingsbury Hall with Taylor Mac’s “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: 1946-1976."  The show Saturday night was three hours of fun with several musicians, two...

College Street Style: Trina Moreno

College Street Style: Trina Moreno

January 17, 2017

I had a chance to sit down with Trina Moreno, a freshman looking to major in environmental studies and sustainability at the U, to talk about her unique style. Her ensemble for the day featured an eclectic...

Art from the Attic: Nat King Cole

Art from the Attic: Nat King Cole

January 17, 2017

One of my favorite albums my father raised me on is the 1952 staple “Unforgettable” by jazz legend, Nat King Cole. “Unforgettable” is an engaging jazz orchestral album that truly lives up to its...

Learning from SAC experiences: Artist of the Week Leah Hassett

Learning from SAC experiences: Artist of the Week Leah Hassett

January 17, 2017

Leah Hassett is a jack-of-all-trades. The U alumna is not only an actress but also a singer, dancer and organizational leader. During her time at the U, Hassett mastered balancing school, work and refining...

Volunteers in front of the Egyptian theater, in Park City, for the midnight showing of Wuthering Heights. 

-Maomi Sunshine Blackburn

Sundance Film Festival Tackles Climate Change

January 16, 2017

The largest independent film festival in the U.S. is happening next month in Park City. The 2017 Sundance Film Festival will take place this year Jan. 19 to Jan. 29. Full of culture, innovative films...

Arts and Entertainment Events Calendar 1/17— 1/22

January 16, 2017

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Power of Poison  NHMU Oct. 15-Apr. 16, 2017; during museum hours MUSIC Chamber Music  Fine Arts West (FAW) Jan. 17, 5-6 p.m., Utah.edu Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City:...