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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

Cash’d Out pays tribute to music legend

Cash’d Out pays tribute to music legend

February 18, 2014

Doug Benson was born in the wrong decade. Instead of owning a hybrid car, he drives a 1964 pickup truck, and rather than singing Katy Perry songs, he plays his guitar to Johnny Cash tunes. In fact, Benson’s...

The cast of “Grant & Twain” perfrom a scene. From left to right, David Spencer, Kathryn Atwood, Morgan Lund, Marshall Bell and Brien K. Jones. Photo courtesy of Dav.D Photography.

Salt Lake Acting Company recounts a friendship in ‘Grant and Twain’

February 12, 2014

There are few relationships more complicated than intense friendship between two guys, one which is affectionately known as the “bromance.” The dynamics between literary characters such as Sherlock...

The Bug Brigade at the Natural History Museum of Utah allows visitors to handle live bugs. Photo courtesy of The Natural History Museum of Utah.

‘Bug Brigade’ showcases creepy-crawlies at NMHU

February 11, 2014

To many people, bugs are off-putting. They are creepy, slimy and cause shivers. However, bugs fascinate some people, especially those who attended the exhibit “Bug Brigade” at the Natural History Museum...

Photo courtesy of The Department of Theater.

Superb student cast brings ‘She Loves Me’ to life

February 11, 2014

As the middle of February approaches, Valentine’s Day jitters creep into the lives of the hopeless romantics. In the spirit of romance, the Department of Theatre has created a smashing rendition of “She...

Participants collaborate at Mildred’s Lane VCU Worksyles Workshop with Warnock Resident J. Morgan Puett. Photo courtesy of Mildreds Lane.

Puett brings contemporary view of art to the U

February 6, 2014

Branching from the confines of conventional art, Warnock Resident J. Morgan Puett has situated herself in Utah. And for her stay, the visiting artist has organized an assortment of events designed to redefine...

Beijing artists working on installing pieces the Gittins Gallery on Wednesday. Photo by Cole Tan.

Art exhibit presses SLC gov’t for change

February 5, 2014

As Utah’s reputation for bad air grows, Utahns have decided something needs to be done about the air pollution. Inspired by the restlessness of a population demanding change, many artists have begun...

‘Flabbergast’ creates a sense of wonder for all

‘Flabbergast’ creates a sense of wonder for all

February 4, 2014

Last Friday, hoards of young students crammed into the newly renovated Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre to watch Ririe-Woodbury’s “Flabbergast” at no charge. In addition to public performances,...

Wind Ensemble presents Chilean folk music

Wind Ensemble presents Chilean folk music

February 3, 2014

Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the U’s Wind Ensemble will offer a symphonic journey to Chile at the Libby Gardner Hall. Free to the public, the Wind Ensemble will welcome renowned Chilean guest conductor Eduardo...

Dancers from the Odyssesy Dance Theatre will be performing at Kingsbury Hall next month. Photo courtesy of Odyssey Dance Theatre.

‘Dance Fever!’ is a far-out ‘70s blast from the past

February 3, 2014

Back by popular demand, Odyssey Dance Theatre’s “Dance Fever!” returns for the company’s Spring Repertory Season of “Shut Up & Dance.” Rounding out its 20th year, this season’s production...

Band members of Toad The Wet Sprocket pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of Rob Shanahan.

Toad the Wet Sprocket tours ‘New Constellation’

January 29, 2014

In 1975, Eric Idle from “Monty Python” created the fictional band Toad the Wet Sprocket for his sketch “Rock Notes.” To the comedic genius, it was just a silly name. He thought no one would be...