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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Arts

Utah Ballet merges contemporary and classic, has something for everyone

Utah Ballet merges contemporary and classic, has something for everyone

November 14, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The word “ballet” brings to mind graceful dancers on the tips of their toes, wearing colorful tutus that stick out from their hips. The Utah Ballet fall show, which...

“Comedy” speaks to all third wheels out there

November 12, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Relationship advice is something that everyone gives freely as experts and takes for granted like cynics. “Company,” now being performed by the Silver Summit Theatre...

Stay stylish with the ultimate textile – wool

November 12, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As part of my research for this column I lazily googled “world’s oldest textiles.” The plan was to open with some half-assed trivia chronicling just how old wool...

Workman brings ephemeral artwork to PHC plaza

Workman brings ephemeral artwork to PHC plaza

November 10, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upon first meeting the unassuming grin of freshman Conner Workman, you would never guess he is the mastermind behind the chalk art that appears in front of the Peterson...

One-man show Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus uses humor to explore relationships

One-man show “Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus” uses humor to explore relationships

November 10, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s not often that couples can find the perfect way to spend a night out that appeals to both parties, but the smash theatrical hit “Men Are From Mars — Women...

Dark comedy and surprises abound in The Threepenny Opera

Dark comedy and surprises abound in “The Threepenny Opera”

November 10, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Currently showing at the Babcock Theater is “The Threepenny Opera,” a dark comedy that satirizes values, capitalistic vs. socialistic society and love and marriage....

Duvals performance carries One Man, Two Guvnors

Duval’s performance carries “One Man, Two Guvnors”

November 7, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PTC’s show “One Man, Two Guvnors” features a clever infusion of era-specific music along with a zany cast of characters that bring a sometimes manic comedic energy...

Lights talks songwriting, New Mexico, new album Little Machines

Lights talks songwriting, New Mexico, new album “Little Machines”

November 7, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Canadian-born artist Lights signed her first deal at 15. Her unique sound and signature look has developed a cult following, and her fans have been looking forward to...

A large variety of boots can get you through the SLC winter

A large variety of boots can get you through the SLC winter

November 7, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We trudge through the endless onslaught of slushy snow in them, and they crunch the crisp fall leaves below when we walk from class to class. When chosen correctly,...

Rapture, Blister, Burn explores complex issues of gender roles

“Rapture, Blister, Burn” explores complex issues of gender roles

November 7, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Gina Gionfriddo’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play “Rapture, Blister, Burn” is playing at Salt Lake Acting Company this month. Centered around feminism, growing old...