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An exhibition featuring art by Sonia Pentz and Nadia Rea Morales is on display at the Mestizo Coffeehouse and Gallery. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Mestizo Gallery illustrates richness, beauty of culture

March 4, 2014

Mestizo’s Coffeehouse is filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the scent of baked bread. At first glance, the eclectic coffee shop seems like any other cafe in the city. However, when...

Dancers from the co.da dance company will be performing “Cause A Decision” at the Sugar Space Studio for the Arts. Photo courtesy of co.da Dance Company.

Production explores hope, angst

March 4, 2014

Self potential rises from the depth and range of human emotions. This idea became the theme of “Cause A Decision,” put on by the co.da dance company last weekend at Sugar Space Studio for the Arts. Part...

The Performing Dance Company performed at the Marriott Center for Dance last weekend. Photo by Chris Ayers.

PDC pushes definition of ‘ordinary’

March 4, 2014

When Jackson Pollock fashioned the concept of splattering paint on canvas — a method easily recreated by toddlers — many critics mocked the technique, calling it odd. Like abstract expressionism, modern...

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 24, 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...