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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

Hale Center Theatre brings life to ‘Les Mis’

February 25, 2014

Victor Hugo’s gripping story of Jean Valjean and the devastating failure of the 1832 June Rebellion in France has touched the hearts of many avid readers. With the production genius of Cameron Mackintosh,...

T. Ryder Smith and Rebecca Watson star in Pioneer Theatre
Company’s production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Photo courtesy of Alexander Weisman.

PTC puts a refreshing twist on ‘Much Ado’

February 25, 2014

Thanks to the hilarious battle of wits between Benedick and Beatrice and the overabundance of rumor-filled lines, “Much Ado About Nothing” has become one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. To...

Corona Arch is a natural monument that is a common destination for travelers.

Moab has something for everyone in offseason

February 19, 2014

From October to March, Moab seems to be a ghost town. However, many Utahns argue that the prime time to see this tourist destination is during the off-season. Although the weather is colder, the lively...

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,...