After weeks of driving in the summer heat of Salt Lake City, I find it crucial to have the right music bumping through my car’s speakers to distract me from the fear of overheating. This July, I expect...

Within the last month, major blockbusters such as “Man of Steel” and “World War Z” have hit the summer box office. While Hollywood dumps millions of dollars into special effects and highly paid...

by Katrina Vastag This summer, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) has put on an interactive exhibit — a Drawing Lab that allows visitors to not only admire art, but also create it. This exhibit, which...

Running during the third weekend in June, the Utah Arts Festival is an experience city dwellers look forward to. The extravaganza offers a variety of art, entertainment and culture by featuring live music,...

This year, Utah Pride staged a plethora of entertainment. From drag queen extravaganzas to puppet shows, it’s safe to say that one of Salt Lake City’s biggest festivals offered performances for just...

[nggallery id="155"] Photos from the Utah Pride Festival, Salt Lake City, June 2013. From Frances Moody, Chad Zavala / The Daily Utah Chronicle

Staff pick: Best Songs Marjorie Clark, “Girl on Fire,” Alicia Keys I listen to this one to remind me that I can totally handle 18 credit hours and a demanding job of journalism that includes writing...

To RAW: Natural Born Artists, art shows have the potential to break away from the clichéd showcase of a gallery setting and transform into a collaborative event. Rather than following the tradition of...

Texas-based band Megafauna upholds a larger-than-life attitude. Evolving from a competitive music scene, it is no surprise the group picked a symbolic name to represent its identity. To the three musicians,...

HIDDEN GEM The Gittins Gallery will showcase student works in various mediums that challenge viewers’ perceptions The 2013 Annual Student Art Exhibition will showcase art including — but not limited...