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Pride 2008 is on the horizon this weekend, and one of the
biggest festivals in Utah (second only to that whole 1800's thing) is
looking to make it another fantastic year in the heart of downtown. Live concerts, tons of activities and one of the most talked about
parades all year long, this year's festival looks to continue the fun
tradition it's been doing for the past twelve years.---
Before the festival kicks off, I got a chance to talk to Yana Walton
of the Utah Pride Center.
Every
year since 2000, the Dark Arts festival takes over the bottom
floor of Area 51 and give the gothic arts a place to flourish.
With a combination of abstract imagery and heavy music, the
festival shows off the best in local and national art and music.---
I got a chance to talk with Alanja Oliver, one of the long standing
organizers of the festival, about what's coming up as well as the
festival's past and other topics that came to mind.Alanja
Oliver
http://www.darkartsfestival.com/Gavin:
Hey Alanja. First, tell us a little about yourself.Alanja:
That’s a big question…I grew up all over being a military brat,
but I really came of age to the underground scene in Utah when I was
hanging out and living in SLC as a young teen in ’92, ’93 and
‘94.
