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Weekly Arts Calendar, Jan. 21—Jan. 27

Weekly Arts Calendar, Jan. 21—Jan. 27

January 21, 2016

SPOTLIGHTS Talib Kweli “Which side are you on, friend? Which side are you on?/Justice for Mike Brown, justice for us all.” These lines mark the beginning of rapper Talib Kweli’s “Which Side Are...

Activist Talib Kweli to promote equality and awareness as keynote speaker

Activist Talib Kweli to promote equality and awareness as keynote speaker

January 20, 2016

Talib Kweli, known around the world for his art and activism, comes to the U in celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. A famed social activist, Kweli promotes equality and awareness through...

Truth Cypher Uses Spoken Word as a Platform for Art and Activism

Truth Cypher Uses Spoken Word as a Platform for Art and Activism

By Casey Koldewyn January 19, 2016

Poetry performances, especially spoken word, utilize multiple platforms at once to tell a story and to convey a message. The word-based performance art imbues humanity into language usually confined to...

Visitors watch a video about Asain arts at the UMFA on Sunday, Jan 17, 2016. Photo by Chris Ayers.

UMFA’s Farewell Event, Long Live Arts, Enchants and Engages Participants

January 19, 2016

When I entered the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, I had my purse packed with notebooks and pens — I was ready for a long day of art. I was immediately consumed by the crowded lobby. I had to carefully maneuver...

Natalie Reeds students play during a benefit concert honoring her Wednesday night at the Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

Listen Up: A Sampling of the School of Music’s Spring Season

January 19, 2016

Techno beats, jazz sessions, medieval lutes and classical operas — this is just a sampling from the School of Music’s spring schedule. To the new student or to those who have never ventured down to...

Mia McKenzie Cancels MLK Week Event Following Back Injury

Mia McKenzie Cancels MLK Week Event Following Back Injury

January 19, 2016

Tuesday’s Q&A event with Mia McKenzie, activist and founder of the website Black Girls Dangerous, has been cancelled. McKenzie cancelled last night after suddenly injuring her back, according to...

Pop Culture Round-Up: Golden Globes, Oscar Noms, Fond Farewells to David Bowie, Alan Rickman

Pop Culture Round-Up: Golden Globes, Oscar Noms, Fond Farewells to David Bowie, Alan Rickman

January 18, 2016

Here’s your Daily Utah Chronicle pop culture round-up: for everything you missed this week in pop culture because you were too busy doing things that actually matter, like homework. The Golden Globes...

PTCs Two Dollar Bill Asks Big Questions About Truth and History

PTC’s “Two Dollar Bill” Asks Big Questions About Truth and History

By Aaron Clark January 18, 2016

Every once in a while a play comes along that asks us to think instead of simply laugh or tap our toes to a catchy tune. The Pioneer Theatre Company's world premiere of "Two Dollar Bill" on Friday night...

Presidents circle at the University of Utah Monday September 14, 2015. (Chronicle Archives)

Q&A with Mia McKenzie on Oppression and Feminism to Kick off MLK Week

By Casey Koldewyn January 18, 2016

The U is hosting a week-long celebration to show respect for the magnitude of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s contributions to American society, as well as to discuss the ways his hopes and dreams remain unfinished. MLK...

Senior business admin and political science student Esther Blanco studies in the Marriott Library, Monday September 28, 2015.

Best Buys and Best Discounts for Students Looking to Save Money

January 18, 2016

Do you enjoy discounts? Of course you do -- you're in college. While you might think it's only possible to get deals when stores offer their own sales, many national and local businesses offer discounts...