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Pioneer Theatre Company 'Murder on the Orient Express' title and Hercule Point (Courtesy of Pioneer Theatre Company)

PTC’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’: It’s not Spooky Season Without a Little Murder

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer September 28, 2023

  Did somebody say murder?! Pioneer Theatre Company’s latest offering is the classic mystery whodunit, “Murder on the Orient Express.” Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s...

Allen Lodge is accessible via a bridge over Emigration Creek on September 13th, 2023. (Photo by Andre Montoya | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Allen Park ‘Hobbitville’: A Peaceful And Historic Respite

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer September 28, 2023

  Seminal Salt Lake City residents come and go with time but their contributions continue to live on in the city. Avid bird enthusiast and surgeon, Dr. George A. Allen was one such resident having...

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‘Stop Making Sense’ is Back at The Broadway to Rock Your Soul

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 25, 2023

  No matter what kind of “music fan” you are, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve come across Talking Heads at some point in your lifetime. Perhaps it was hearing “This Must Be...

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Video Games For On The Go

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 24, 2023

  Imagine you’re riding the bus on your way home from a long day of classes. Nothing sounds better than shutting off your brain and pretending homework doesn't exist. What better way to pass...

Kenneth Branagh as Detective "Hercule Poirot" in "A Haunting in Venice" (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘A Haunting In Venice’: Branagh’s Risk Pays Off in Series’ Best

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer September 23, 2023

  The latest entry in Kenneth Branagh's adaptations of Agatha Christie’s mystery novels ditches the humor and robustness of its predecessors. Instead, it boasts a far more direct and understated...

Taissa Farmiga in "The Nun II" (Courtesy of IMDb)

‘The Nun II’: Not Perfect, but Better Than the First One

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer September 22, 2023

  With October approaching, ‘tis the season for horror to take over streaming platforms and movie theaters alike. Nowadays, that tends to mean one of two things: cheesy slashers, or sequels to...

Arts Pass Event Sundays @ 7: Jazz (Courtesy of University of Utah School of Music)

Jazz Is Alive and Well at the University of Utah

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 21, 2023

  This past Sunday, the Arts Pass Event Sundays @ 7: Jazz featured faculty and students alike playing together on stage, collaborating and clashing in a soundscape of jazzy excellence. Jazz On...

MTV VMA Logo (Courtesy of MTV)

MTV Awards: Who Are They For?

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer September 21, 2023

  The MTV Awards aren’t exactly a highly publicized awards show. At least, they aren't on the same level as the Grammy’s or Oscars. No, the MTV Awards seem to be more akin to the Kids Choice...

"After Everything," the 5th movie in the "After" series, embraces drama. (Courtesy of Cosmopolitan)

How Wattpad Broke Into The Entertainment Industry

By Josi Hinds, News Editor September 18, 2023

  The list of movies inspired by popular Wattpad stories recently grew with the release of "After Everything," the fifth movie in the "After" series. The "After" series is based on a fanfiction-turned-book...

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The Oddities and Curiosities Expo: The Strange Side of Salt Lake

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 17, 2023

  Among the thousands of themed expos thrown each year across the country, one stands out for its peculiar focus. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo brings together artists, businesses and performers...