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The Candlelight Concerts string quartet performs an assortment of Hans Zimmer's music on June 29th, 2024. (Photo by Mikaela Ponce | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Immerse Yourself in the World of Hans Zimmer at Candlelight Concerts

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer July 13, 2024

  Candlelight Concerts are a new and unique way to experience music. With a string quartet performing surrounded by hundreds of candles that extend into the audience, this concert fully immerses...

(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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‘The Secret of Us’: Gracie Abrams Adds To Pop Girl Summer

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer July 11, 2024

  It’s been quite a while since Gracie Abrams let us in on the secret of her new album: "The Secret of Us." From her honest lyricism to her folk-pop sounds, Abrams' stardom is no longer her fans'...

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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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‘Despicable Me 4:’ Not Quite Despicable Enough

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer July 9, 2024

  After a seven-year hiatus, Gru and his family are back in “Despicable Me 4.” This latest installment delivers the same brand of humor and heartwarming moments that audiences have come to...

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‘MaXXXine’: The Glamorous Slasher Film of the Summer

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer July 9, 2024

  “MaXXXine,” Ti West’s latest film in the "X" series, hit theaters on Wednesday, July 3. Set 6 years after the events of “X,” the film follows Maxine Minx as she tries to get her big...

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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,"...

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‘A Quiet Place: Day One:’ A Silent Cinematic Experience

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer July 2, 2024

  Your heart rate speeds, your palms start to sweat, the edge of your seat beckons and a hush falls over the crowd as the opening credits of “A Quiet Place: Day One” fill the screen.  The...

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‘Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal’ Shows How An App Ruined Lives

By Ethan Udy, Arts Writer July 1, 2024

Ashley Madison, a dating app well known for its controversial uses, allegedly has millions of users looking for one thing: to have an affair. Netflix recently released a docuseries titled "Ashley Madison:...