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Jessica Graham and Connor Nelis Johnson in "Ronald and Edith." (Courtesy of the Fairy Story Society)

Fringe Fest: ‘Ronald and Edith’ Bares a Whimsical Heart In Its Story of Artistic Inspiration

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer August 3, 2021

  "The Lord of the Rings" and “The Hobbit” were not writer J.R.R. Tolkien’s only journeys into the fictional Middle-earth — he wrote many other stories set in this world that were compiled...

Fem Dance Company Dancers performing "home bass" at the Fringe Festival in Salt Lake City Utah. (Photo by Rob Lester | Courtesy Fem Dance Company)

Fringe Fest: Salt Lake City’s Fem Dance Company Debuts ‘Home Bass’

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor August 3, 2021

  Director of Fem Dance Company, Alicia Ross, debuted “home bass” at this year’s Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival, held at the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City. Ross is a University of Utah...

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What Does the Big 12 Shakeup Mean for the NCAA?

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer August 1, 2021

  As Texas and Oklahoma get set to leave the Big 12 and head to the SEC, a lot of fans are wondering: what’s going to happen to the college football scene? How will this affect the Utah Utes? The...

Mat Kearney's "January Flower" album cover. (Courtesy Tyler Soucy)

Mat Kearney Brings New Album ‘January Flower’ to Red Butte Gardens

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor August 1, 2021

  Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer Mat Kearney is headed to Red Butte Gardens for a concert this week showcasing his latest album release, "January Flower." The album was initially...

"Strangers: a Homo's Odyssey" (Courtesy of Tom Roche and the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival)

Fringe Fest: ‘Strangers: A Homo’s Odyssey’ is a Beautiful Journey in Self-Love

By Luke Jackson August 1, 2021

  Why do we love? This age-old question has been asked by all who’ve felt the bitter sting of heartbreak or the intense grasp of infatuation. Answers to the query have been attempted by poets,...

Ariana DeBose, Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong and Jaime Camil in the trailer for "Schmigadoon!" (Courtesy Apple TV YouTube)

‘Schmigadoon!’ Revamps Golden Age Musical Theatre

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 31, 2021

  Ever dreamt that life was like it is in musicals? Well, that dream — or personal nightmare — becomes the reality for unhappy couple Melissa (Cecily Strong) and Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) when...

Sierra McCormick in the trailer for "American Horror Stories." (Courtesy FX Networks YouTube)

‘American Horror Stories’ Offers Nostalgia to Returning Audiences

By Lee Kedem, Arts Writer July 30, 2021

  Famous writer and producer Ryan Murphy’s show "American Horror Story" has been dominating streaming and television platforms for a decade. In between season nine, released Sept. 2019, and...

Screenshot from the official trailer for "Tig Notaro: Drawn." (Courtesy HBO)

Animated Stand-Up Comedy Special ‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’ is a Must-See

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor July 29, 2021

  Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro's latest stand-up special “Tig Notaro: Drawn” is something we’ve never seen before. Her latest work lands right at the intersection of adult...

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Martín León Wins Utah State Amateur Golf Championship

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor July 28, 2021

  For the second year in a row, the final pairing of the Utah State Amateur Championship has come down to two University of Utah golfers. Utah’s Martín León and Blake Tomlinson were the last...

Screenshot from "Fear Street." (Courtesy Netflix)

The ‘Fear Street’ Trilogy Sacrifices Scares for Nostalgia

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer July 28, 2021

  Netflix’s new teen horror trilogy “Fear Street,” based on the Young Adult book series by R.L. Stine, strives to make what was once old feel new again. Residing somewhere in between film...