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Performing Arts

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MTV Awards: Who Are They For?

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer September 21, 2023

  The MTV Awards aren’t exactly a highly publicized awards show. At least, they aren't on the same level as the Grammy’s or Oscars. No, the MTV Awards seem to be more akin to the Kids Choice...

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The Oddities and Curiosities Expo: The Strange Side of Salt Lake

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 17, 2023

  Among the thousands of themed expos thrown each year across the country, one stands out for its peculiar focus. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo brings together artists, businesses and performers...

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The Invincible Czars Kick Off the Boadway Cinema’s Tower of Terror

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 12, 2023

  After the huge success of the Salt Lake Film Society’s Summer Showdown, they are jumping directly into their next program of films with Tower of Terror at the Broadway. This run of films is...

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Arts Bash: A Party to Celebrate the Arts

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 2, 2023

  As students are populating campus once again for a new school year, events are happening all over campus to welcome them back. From Crimson Nights to the Get Involved Fair, students have a variety...

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UMFA Celebrates Its New Exhibit ‘Tatau: Marks of Polynesia’

By Josi Hinds, News Editor August 17, 2023

  The Utah Museum of Fine Arts recently celebrated the opening of its new special exhibit “Tatau: Marks of Polynesia” with an opening event that took place on Aug. 12. Tatau the art of Samoan...

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SLAC Summer Show 2023: A Show by Utahns, For Utahns

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer August 9, 2023

  On July 12, The Salt Lake Acting Company debuted their annual summer comedy show titled “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Unlike other summer shows previously, “A Beautiful Day in...

Cavetown performing at the Great Saltair. (Photo by Josi Hinds | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Unique Sounds of Cavetown’s ‘Bittersweet Daze’ Tour

By Josi Hinds, News Editor August 4, 2023

  Cavetown’s “Bittersweet Daze” tour recently made its way to Utah, playing the night of July 25 at the Great Saltair. Joining Cavetown were openers mxmtoon and Ricky Montgomery. Together,...

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Why You Should Care About the SAG-AFTRA Strike

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor August 1, 2023

  On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. The WGA is a labor union that was formed on April 6, 1933 (originally the Screenwriter’s Guild) to protect and represent writers...

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Chalk Art in Salt Lake City

By Josi Hinds, News Editor July 29, 2023

  Under strings of fairy lights and sunny blue skies, artists of all ages sit crisscrossed on concrete. Each one is focused on blending, adding to and examining the chalk art murals they’ve been...

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A Swiftie Examines The Taylor Swift Obsession

By Josi Hinds, News Editor July 13, 2023

  Taylor Swift is arguably one of the most prolific music artists of the 21st century. Swift has 10 studio albums and 237 songs to her name. Within one day, she sold over 2 million tickets to her...