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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The Mandate Press

In recent years, letterpressing has moved far beyond being just an art form gaining ground in Utah, it's turned into a colorful industry that's bringing back attention to detail and design. --- Small companies across the Wasatch Front are helping customers put a little something extra into items like business cards, wedding invitations, concert posters and an array of printed works that stand out from other works printed on a program.

Wine (Sake) Wednesday: Sake Dinner at Shabu

If you love sake, you'll want to put in an appearance at Park City's Shabu restaurant tomorrow night. Starting at 6 p.m., August 29, Shabu will be hosting a special sake pairing dinner -- a terrific chance to learn about and enjoy the traditional Japanese rice wine.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Greek Orthodox Special Assembly Reinstates Clergy Salary

On Sunday, Aug. 25, members of the embattled Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake met behind closed doors to discuss their current financial situation.--- City Weekly wrote last week about some of the complex, controversial issues currently facing the church, including an escalating scandal about how two local priests had administered the church's benevolent fund.

Glad You Asked: Free Hitchcock, Castle and Dave Matthews

Dear GYA, I just learned that Salt Lake City might be hosting a Running With The Bulls Festival in 2014.

Bryan Schott's Political BS: 2004 All Over Again

Reports that Overstock.com’s Jonathan Johnson is mulling a constitutional amendment to protect religious organizations from being forced to perform same-sex marriages should come as good news for Utah’s Republicans.

Alternate Realities Roundup 8/27

The U.S. now will likely bomb Syria in response to the regime's use of chemical weapons.

Monday, August 26, 2013

NBC Acknowledges Existence of Parenthood

After four seasons, NBC has finally noticed this little show on their network called Parenthood—and even made a promo! A favorite with critics and a slightly-larger-than-cult following since 2010, Parenthood hasn’t received much promotional love from the Peacock, despite being a solid performer on Tuesday nights.

Glad You Asked: The Moondoggies, No Age, Freestyle Rap

Dear GYA, I know I'm not the only one who thinks last night's Video Music Awards were disturbing and wrong, especially Miley Cyrus' twerk routine.

GoatSifter, Oxcross

This past weekend, I decided I hadn't been to Burt's Tiki Lounge in a few months, so why not cover a show for the blog. --- Upon coming up to the venue, I saw there wasn't anything covering the windows (except the stickers still outside), and I could look into the place.

Monday Meal: Fried Fisherman's Platter

One of my favorite go-to comfort-food meals is the Friday night fish fry. Or, in this case, Monday night.

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