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Artist George F. Baker III poses with his mural at Mural Fest 2021. (Photo by Luke Jackson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mural Fest 2021 Brings Healing, Fosters Sense of Community

By Luke Jackson May 19, 2021

  The sun smiled fondly on Salt Lake City as 10 artists from around the country proudly stood surveying their work. They beamed as the members of the Salt Lake community gathered around their murals,...

Tartuffe Promotion Image. (Courtesy University of Utah Department of Theatre)

U Theatre’s Production of ‘Tartuffe’ is a Divine Satirical Comedy

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer May 17, 2021

  The Department of Theatre’s latest production “Tartuffe” ran from May 5-12 via virtual screenings on their website. Originally written by Molière and produced with a new translation by...

Reanne Acasio prepares to film Salt Lake Acting Company’s virtual production of
"ALABASTER" by Audrey Cefaly. (Courtesy Reanne Acasio)

‘ALABASTER’ Gives Heartbreakingly Comic Premiere at Salt Lake Acting Company

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor May 16, 2021

  In their season of streaming productions, Salt Lake Acting Company recently produced Audrey Cefaly’s “ALABASTER,” which follows a photographer named Alice to Alabaster, Ala. to meet and...

(Photo by Noah Elliott Morrison | Courtesy Lisa Waud)

Plants Are a Creative and Environmental Inspiration for Good

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer May 16, 2021

  There is no denying that plant ownership has seen a recent resurgence in pop culture and even within our day-to-day lives. More and more people are purchasing plants and investing in their gardens...

(Courtesy University of Utah School of Music)

U Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’ Prevails Amid Restrictive Circumstances

By Luke Jackson May 15, 2021

  A spotlight shines on a dark eerie stage. Giuseppe Verdi’s ominous score fills the air. A crumbled figure rises out of the darkness. A court jester, deformed, defeated, disgraced. He begins...

"Pets on Q" stars Colleen Wilson and Melissa May Curtis. (Courtesy Netflix)

Salt Lake City Native Stars in New Netflix Series ‘Pet Stars’ 

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor May 14, 2021

  Neflix's newest original series “Pet Stars” follows Pets on Q, a talent management agency for pets. In each episode, Pets on Q founders Colleen Wilson and Melissa May Curtis take on a new...

Screencap of trailer for "Ziwe" on Showtime featuring Ziwe Fumudoh. (Courtesy Showtime)

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh Transforms the ‘Talk Show’ in Showtime Premiere

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor May 12, 2021

  Ziwe Fumudoh is no stranger to uncomfortable conversations. It’s the crux of the comedian’s 2017 YouTube series "Baited with Ziwe," where she unwittingly drove friends and guests into committing...

(Photo by Andrew Thomas Carroll | Courtesy Y105)

Up-and-coming Artist Toosii Talks New Mixtape ‘Thank You For Believing’

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor May 9, 2021

  After his biggest year yet, it's clear that Toosii's momentum will continue as his highly anticipated mixtape "Thank You For Believing" dropped on May 7. It's been an incredibly successful year...

Cover of "Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood." (Courtesy Amazon)

Salt Lake’s W.D. Kilpack III Named Sinister Soup’s Author of the Month

By Luke Jackson May 8, 2021

  For W.D. Kilpack III, writing is old hat. Receiving his first publication credit at age nine and completing his first fantasy novel at 12, Kilpack is a seasoned pro at spinning stories. It is...

(Photo by Nick Youngson | Courtesy Alpha Stock Images)

Why We Need More Positive Disability Representation in Media

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer May 7, 2021

  The media that we consume — TV, books, music, painting, photography and more — is a vital part of how we communicate ideas and express ourselves to others. Naturally, people are often drawn...