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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
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.