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The ACME Lab in May 2016. Chronicle archives.

UMFA’s ACME Awarded $35,000 Grant

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor May 28, 2019

  The Utah Museum of Fine Arts here at the University of Utah recently received a prestigious grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The $35,000 grant was awarded to the museum to support...

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I Hated ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’

By Christopher Payne, Assistant Arts Editor May 13, 2019

  This article is spoiler free. It's not common that I walk out of a movie theater with a clear, non-conflicted opinion of a film. I've mastered the art of nitpicking and can usually find something...

Summer Arts Events Calendar

Summer Arts Events Calendar

By Sofia Sant'Anna-Skites May 12, 2019

  Now that summer is here, we have much more free time to enjoy events all around Utah. Music, art, theater and more — summer is the perfect time to celebrate art. This calendar highlights some...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Singing into Summertime

By Sofia Sant'Anna-Skites May 3, 2019

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MDKNmpLKcUg4FetOQlKuk?si=NAbZndxBRWeCV-YuVQCwBQ As the semester comes to an end, it’s time to shed the stress and remember what it feels like to stay up...

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To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 51: ‘The Act’

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer April 27, 2019

  Warning: This review contains mild spoilers for “The Act.”   There are so many guilty pleasure shows out there. You know the ones — you don’t want to admit you enjoy the cheesiness...

A Personal Reflection on Wasatch Writers in the Schools

A Personal Reflection on Wasatch Writers in the Schools

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor April 13, 2019

  Over this past semester, I was part of an amazing creative writing program at the University of Utah. Wasatch Writers in the Schools (WWiTS) is explained in depth by our news desk, but to experience...

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To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 49: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor April 10, 2019

  Warning: This review contains mild spoilers for "Grey’s Anatomy." It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t seen “Grey’s Anatomy” before, even if they've only watched a part of an episode...

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Tiny Desk Contest Gives Student Artists a Platform

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 26, 2019

  Since 2008, National Public Radio (NPR) has hosted the beloved concert series “Tiny Desk Contest,” which showcases undiscovered artists from all genres. The contest branches from the Tiny...

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Gordon and Connie Hanks: The Hearts of Jazz in SLC

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 7, 2019

  Gordon and Connie Hanks live, breathe and love jazz music. They are appropriately dubbed “icons of the Salt Lake jazz community” and have been working their entire lives to bring wonderful...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Oldies but Goodies

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor March 5, 2019

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O5eCAXBLbccJhxQh1Pkej?si=ci_8jj0FQeOMHFwGVcdKvQ Every day is a great day to play old music and get things done. With this in mind, we wanted to make a playlist...