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Performing Arts

Art installation at Kilby Block Party. (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Beginner’s Guide to SLC Arts for New Students

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer September 7, 2024

  The University of Utah draws its own unique crowd of skiers, music enthusiasts and artists. Students come from coast to coast to explore what Utah has to offer them. If you fall into the category...

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David Kushner’s ‘The Dichotomy’ Explores The Paradox of Hope

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer September 6, 2024

  David Kushner shattered the world on the morning of Aug. 30 with eleven words: “My 17 song full debut album “The Dichotomy” is officially out.” From his first viral sensation “Miserable...

U students play various African percussion instruments during the 2024 Arts Bash at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

2024 Arts Bash: Immersing Yourself in the Arts

By Ava Hart September 5, 2024

  It is back-to-school time, which means the welcoming week is in full swing on campus. From Crimson Nights to PlazaPalooza, the activities for students are endless. One event included the Arts...

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Exploring The Musical Movements On Campus

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor August 5, 2024

  In the vibrant and cultural landscape of Salt Lake City, many people are yearning for new and local artists in the area. I had the privilege to speak with two up-and-coming college bands, The...

(Street view of the 9th and 9th Book and Music Gallery in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

9th and 9th Book and Music Gallery: Community Comes First

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer July 13, 2024

  Amid the chaos of downtown Salt Lake City on the corner of 9th and 9th, there is calm. In 2020, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a man named Brandon Anderson made his mark on the...

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‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ To Cheer or Not To Cheer?

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer July 11, 2024

  Every little girl who watched "High School Musical" growing up has at least once thought about becoming a cheerleader. It seems like the epitome of a life in the spotlight full of glitz, glamor...

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An Art Fanatic’s Heaven: Salt Lake’s Renowned Utah Arts Festival

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer July 8, 2024

  Going on almost 50 years, the Utah Arts Festival hit it off on the town last weekend. Full of vibrancy, variety and personality, the weekend was well worth the heat. Utah Arts Festival was sure...

Cast of SLAC's "Close Encounters in the Beehive" Courtesy of Joseph Branca and Salt Lake Acting Company

SLAC’s Summer Show Is Out of This World

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer July 8, 2024

  Aliens have landed on Earth to determine if it’s worth saving. Do you think it is? On June 28, Salt Lake Acting Company opened their annual summer show called “Close Encounters in the Beehive,"...

"Jim Henson: Idea Man" Courtesy Disney+

‘Jim Henson Idea Man’: A Celebration of Life

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer June 6, 2024

  Ron Howard’s “Jim Henson: Idea Man” is a visually stunning exploration of a life that redefined entertainment. The documentary is a tribute to Jim Henson, a puppeteer who brought us iconic...

Ali Ewoldt and Company. Courtesy of BW Productions

The Unraveling Story of ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer May 30, 2024

  Closing Pioneer Theatre Company’s (PTC) 2023-24 season, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 transports audiences to early 19th century Moscow. Based on Leo Tolstoy’s novel War and...