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Friday, September 19, 2014

Dead Zephyr: Week 565

The former Zephyr Club in downtown Salt Lake City, 301 S. West Temple; closed since October 2003.

All we can do is hope and pray Elton John doesn't play any Lion King songs tonight

Dear GYA, I want to go to the Elton John show tonight at the Maverik Center but I have a terrible fear that instead of classics like "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," and even to a lesser extent, "I'm Still Standing," we might be subjugated to Lion King tracks like "Circle of Life," "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and for the love god, possibly "I Just Can't Wait To Be King." Should I take the risk? - Kylie Mounstly, South Salt Lake 

Local Releases: Burning Pianos & Acoustic Triumphs

We got a number of releases to check out online, which makes up the majority of the local music this week, and a release show later next week for you to enjoy. We'll start with an electronica album from producer DRB, the performance name of West Point musician Darby Gardner, who over a year ago started the project as a hobby.

Reviews: The Maze Runner, A Walk Among the Tombstones and more

A busy week for new releases in Utah theaters features an adaptation of a book by a Utah author.

The NSA's Contract Conflict and the Trouble with Fighting ISIS on Twitter

An executive at a government contracting firm looking to do business with the National Security Agency is married to one of the NSA's most powerful officials. [jump]

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Salt Lake Acting Company: I'll Eat You Last

Yesterday evening was the official kickoff for Salt Lake Acting Company's brand new season, and '14-'15 is looking to entertain the masses at all costs. The company decided to kick things off with a one-woman show, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers.

More controversy in SL County Sheriff's race over FOP endorsement

The public has until Nov. 4 to make up their mind about the Salt Lake County Sheriff race, which has Unified Police Department watch commander Jake Petersen running against incumbent Jim Winder.

TV Tonight: Watch the hell out of You're the Worst, already

What’s new on the tube tonight:

That one guy that sings that one song from Shrek The Third is at The State Room tonight

Dear GYA, Last night my wife had to hold me back from kicking some dude's ass at the bar. I was all like, "What did you say about Shrek The Third?

The 2014 Utah State Fair According to Photographer Mike Fuchs

Salt Lake City photographer Mike Fuchs loves the Utah State Fair. In fact, he loves it so much he takes the whole week off just to shoot the damn thing.

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