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A review filled with nerve-racking failure and clinched teeth.
It isn't often that I find a game that makes me want to slam my controller to the floor in a fury of anger and misery—especially since these, days a controller runs you $40 for the brand name, and between $25-70 for an off-brand that may or may not do what you need it to. But occasionally I'm reminded that there are games out there that almost seem designed to piss you off.
A brief look into the eighth annual festival at The Leonardo.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, The Leonardo will host the Eighth Annual Downtown Yoga Festival, turning their entire space into one of the largest gatherings of yogis and students in the state. Dozens of teachers and thousands of students will gather to learn new techniques and try out classes, along with cool entertainment and food to enhance the experience.
Legendary cancionero Juan Gabriel, one of Mexico's most talented, sublime and flamboyant exports died at his Santa Monica home on Sunday at the age of 66, the Los Angeles Times reports. The cards were never stacked for Alberto Aguilera Valadez.
Exploring one of Utah's biggest recreational roller derby leagues.
Roller derby season may be wrapping up for most of the leagues over the next two months, but for recreational leagues, they've still got the winter to look forward to. Those who love derby, and either want to stay in shape and have fun during the offseason, or don't care to be competitive and just want to skate in an open bout, there are options around the Wasatch Front for everyone.
Brand new music from Baker Street Blues Band, Huldra, The Statuettes and more.
It's a wonder what a sudden gust of wind does to this valley, and in an instant, we're now in the low 80s looking at fall. But it's still technically summer, and we've still got summer shows left for the next couple weeks.
Low-budget horror and Jason Statham kick-assery comes to local theaters, along with the First Couple's first date. Southside With You (pictured) dramatizes the first date between Barack Obama and his future wife Michelle Robinson, but can't dodge the inherent perils of its premise.
A chat with the hosts behind the popular music blog and podcast.
The music community in Utah has a ton of support within it, but there isn't a ton of accompanying national attention. Those of us in journalism and media, in general, do what we can to promote what's happening in your own back yard.
I spent some time last week working on a news story about the promotion of Attorney General Sean Reyes' spokesperson, Missy Larsen, to chief of staff. What intrigued me about it, was here we have an administration that has been, shall we say, overly cautious about controlling its public image, while elevating a non-attorney who has extensive communications, community relations and business experience to one of the most senior positions in the office on the other.
On Thursday, September 1st beginning at 7:30 pm, Manoli's will team up with Scott Cunningham, sommelier and owner of Bottleneck Wine and Spirits, for a special wine pairing dinner showcasing some of Bottleneck's boutique small-batch wines. The tentative menu and wine pairings are as follows:
