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Pioneer Theatre Company’s ‘Holiday Scene Shoppe’ Brings Holiday Spirit to Salt Lake City

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor November 18, 2020

  It feels as though many people in our community are already in the holiday spirit. The first snow in Salt Lake City opened the floodgates to start playing classic Christmas songs, preparing gift...

(Cartoon by Izzy Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Christopherson: In Defense of Enthusiasm

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor November 22, 2019

It’s November, and the holidays are practically upon us, which means it's time for my annual reminder that people who like things are inherently obnoxious and uncool. In this case, “things” refers...

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Reimagining Holidays the Old Way

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer November 21, 2019

  Now that it’s November, we can officially wish each other Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, depending on your take. As we all know, Christmas celebrates the historical birth of Jesus of Nazareth...

Kristin Chenoweth at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV in Phoenix, Arizona, March 10, 2018. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

Barron: Chenoweth Must Match Her Performance with Activism

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer January 15, 2019

  For Gay Pride Month 2017, “pop culture luminary” Kristin Chenoweth penned a “love letter” to the LGBTQ community in which she told the story of a young gay man whose life was impacted...

Get Ready for the Holidays with Ballet Wests The Nutcracker

Get Ready for the Holidays with Ballet West’s “The Nutcracker”

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor December 10, 2018

  Is it really Christmas without “The Nutcracker?” After all, it’s one of the biggest staples of the holiday season. From the music to the story, “The Nutcracker” is a classic that always...

The Chronicle Playlist: Alternative Holiday Songs

The Chronicle Playlist: Alternative Holiday Songs

By Alaikia Marielle December 9, 2018

  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zMdm7ncPg2nZWnFN4WHaf?si=MQw2_HA9SumVR48PPm0cdA Whether you’re looking for songs to spice up a holiday party playlist or if alt-rock is the only way that...

Sonnenberg: Dont Rush to the Next Holiday

Sonnenberg: Don’t Rush to the Next Holiday

By Kristiane Sonnenberg December 7, 2018

As of mid-September, grocery stores were already starting to sell Halloween decorations. I couldn’t help but scoff when I saw the skulls and bags of candy — at that point, the temperature was still...

The American Red Cross blood drive was held Feb. 5, 2014 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The blood donated will be sent to a Red Cross blood component laboratory where it is processed into several components; red blood cells, plasma, platelets and/or cryoprecipitate. A single blood donation may help up to three different people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

Give the Gift of Charity This Christmas: Organizations Worth Your Dime

By Adelina Whitten December 6, 2018

  Black Friday and Cyber Monday are an excuse to spend copious amounts of money. An old co-worker of mine spent more than $1,000 on clothing alone during the Thanksgiving scramble. One’s hard-earned...

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters Abound

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer December 5, 2018

  The holiday season is officially upon us. The world is full of Christmas lights, trees, music and every other tradition imaginable. One of the largest aspects of the season is the Ugly Christmas...

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Holiday Makeup: Serving Up Fresh Looks for the Season

By Madge Slack December 5, 2018

  The holidays are officially here and we all know that facing our families can be as stressful as it is fun. To help fight off the holiday blues, arm yourself with your best looks. Sometimes all...