A Guide to the SLC Arts Scene
By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor
August 11, 2020
For students returning to the University of Utah campus or for individuals setting foot in Salt Lake City for the first time, it’s important to find places that make the city feel like home. The Salt Lake arts scene is bustling and thriving with energy, and this art scene can help you fin...
University of Utah 2019-2020 Arts Recap
By Gabrielle Klinge, Arts Writer
August 10, 2020
The fine arts at the University of Utah were put on display in a variety of mediums during the 2019-20 school year. Theater productions, ballet concerts and orchestra performances, amongst other artistic showcases exhibited the talents of many aspiring and established artists at the U, along with pr...
Liberty Media May Soon Dominate the Music Industry
August 2, 2020
The Department of Justice has recently accepted a potential proposal from the Liberty Media Corporation that may allow it to increase its shareholdings in rival corporation iHeartMedia by up to 50%. Liberty Media Background Liberty Media is a media, communications and entertainment corporation owned by John Malone, who already owns Pandora Radio and S...
The U’s Theatre Students of Color Unite Against Racism
By Paige Lee, Arts Writer
July 31, 2020
Recently, a community of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) students in the University of Utah’s theatre department released a statement in order to address the racism that has taken place within their department and to ask the department to make some necessary, overdue changes. The...
The National Parks Shine on ‘Wildflower’
By Paige Lee, Arts Writer
June 20, 2020
As new music is continually released this summer, one notable album at the moment is “Wildflower” by The National Parks. The National Parks are a Provo-based band that have been making music for several years now. As the newest album from the band, “Wildflower” is a blend of several...
Pioneer Theatre Company Announces Shortened 2020-2021 Season
By Paige Lee, Arts Writer
May 24, 2020
COVID-19 has drastically changed the lives of everyone within the last few months. It has become the topic of conversation, as most news reports and online articles (including this one) make constant mention of the pandemic and how people are dealing with it. Now, in the fight to stay afloat...
Parker Theatre to Reopen with ‘The Corona Conundrum’
By Hannah Keating, Arts Writer
May 16, 2020
COVID-19 has majorly impacted theaters across the country, causing many to postpone their seasons and close their doors. Even the ‘Great White Way’ has gone dark. Due to the cases in New York City, the Broadway League extended the shutdown of NYC theaters until at least September 6th. But in a time of crisis, the connection that live theater provides is growing more important. “We need human i...
How local concert venues are staying afloat during the pandemic
By Paige Lee, Arts Writer
May 4, 2020
Salt Lake City is far from having a shortage of entertainment for music lovers. Venues like Kilby Court, Metro Music Hall and Urban Lounge have long been providing entertainment for those looking to enjoy music in a fun environment. Places like these have been hosting artists of all types —...
Pop-Cultured: Drawing the Line in Comedy
By Parker Dunn, Assistant Arts Editor
April 17, 2020
Comedy has been around for what seems like forever. Controversial comedy has also been around for quite some time, with some ancient Greek tragicomedy satyr plays — which sometimes featured phallic props — dating as far back as 500 B.C. Nowadays, it feels like sex, race and politics are,...
Misinformation, Truth and Facts in Theater
By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor
April 13, 2020
In an era full of misinformation and “fake news,” these themes are bound to seep into the arts. Plays, movies, tv shows, music and other artistic mediums have a unique role in society as they can provide an escape from the stressful world, but — simultaneously — the arts can also reflect t...
Defying Expectations: How Six Student Artists Are Continuing to Create
August 13, 2020
Cushman: Utah Stands Out with Opportunities for Student Political Involvement
August 13, 2020
Cushman: Confederate Monuments Are an Affront to Equality and Democracy
August 12, 2020
Soter: I’m Starting at the U in the Middle of a Pandemic – and I’m Concerned
August 12, 2020