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The Royal Ballet in Peter Wright's interpretation of The Nutcracker (2018) (Photo via 'Why The Royal Ballet love preforming The Nutcracker' on YouTube)

‘The Nutcracker’ History and What We Can Learn From It

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer December 25, 2022

  'Tis the season for our favorite holiday traditions. Starting Dec. 1, radios are tuned to holiday channels, homes are decorated with lights and nutcrackers, and Tchaikovsky is played in shopping...

Avatar: The Way of Water (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Disney)

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’: A Must-See This Holiday Season

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer December 18, 2022

  For the longest time, “Avatar” (2009) has not only been the highest-grossing movie ever and lauded for its incredible CGI and captivating world-building, but instrumental in changing Hollywood...

Ceramic artwork for sale at Holiday Sale (Photo by Edie Raines | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Tis the Season to Visit the Holiday Art Sale

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor December 15, 2022

  Just two doors down from the glossy, modern and elegant Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building, students may wander upon a dark remnant of brutalist architecture constituting the University of...

"Wednesday" (Courtesy Netflix)

Dust Off the Cobwebs: The Addams Family is Back with Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor December 14, 2022

  The "altogether ooky" series “Wednesday,”starring Jenna Ortega, is now streaming on Netflix, full of woe and wonderful surprises that will keep you wanting more. Wednesday’s New Look The...

(Photo by Heather Hopkins | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Vivaldi by Candlelight’: 40th Year Anniversary

By Heather Hopkins, Arts Writer December 13, 2022

  "Vivaldi by Candlelight" symphony fundraiser returned to Salt Lake City with a spectacular performance in downtown’s First Presbyterian Church. International Bridges This year marks the 40th...

"Sometimes, Forever" album cover. (Courtesy of soccermommy.com)

Soccer Mommy Performs Latest Album ‘Sometimes, Forever’ At The Depot

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor December 12, 2022

  Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sophia Allison, also known as Soccer Mommy, appeared at The Depot to perform her latest album. TOPS Here I am at The Depot, staring at my phone trying to find...

(Courtesy Universal Pictures and 87North Productions)

‘Violent Night’: Delightfully Naughty, Short of Nice

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer December 11, 2022

  In the newest action movie from director Tommy Wirkola and David Leitch’s production company 87North Productions, Santa Claus is far from the bowl full of jelly we see on our Coca-Cola bottles...

(Courtesy Visual AIDS)

Day With(out) Art 2022 Commemorated at the UMFA for World AIDS Day

By Arlo Marler December 8, 2022

  HIV and AIDS is known by most. Yet, a heavy stigma still surrounds the condition, despite it not being the death sentence it once was. Even more stigmatized are the people associated stereotypically...

The cast of "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" (Courtesy YouTube)

‘Knives Out’ is Back, Brighter, and Just as Clever With ‘Glass Onion’

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer December 7, 2022

  My favorite board game is “Clue.” Many hours of my childhood were spent huddled around the kitchen table with my family trying to find out who killed Mr. Boddy and laughing at fake accusations,...

An electronic soundboard (Photo via the University of Utah School of Music's official website)

‘Crosstalk’: Electroacoustic Performance Brings Student Composers’ Music to Life

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer December 7, 2022

  For a significant amount of human history, being professionally trained as a music composer was left to the blessed few with wealth and connections. However, right here at the University of Utah,...