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I’m very fond of the American Zinfandels produced by Joel Peterson and his Ravenswood wines. Here’s a trio to try: Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel is a great bang-for-the-buck at $12.99, and it’s even a better bargain when it goes on sale here, which is frequently, for $9.99.
Sugar House residents protested the city’s decision to put a homeless shelter in their neighborhood. They picketed outside the Marmalade Library, where the mayor delivered her speech Tuesday night.
Abortion restriction, tucked in rural health reform bill, moves forward.
The anti-abortion provision is tucked in a larger bill regulating reimbursement for costs associated with the digital care generally used by rural patients.
Chatting with the crew of the U of U's geeky website and podcast.
Over the years, K-UTE has provided some off-the-wall programming that doesn't get the attention it deserves, since it's a campus-only radio station that only reaches a limited audience. But if you ever tune into their live stream, you'll get a sense of what a college radio station might sound like without an NPR affiliate.
154th anniversary of one of the largest mass killings of Native Americans is commemorated.
One hundred-plus spectators including Shoshone tribal members, history buffs, politicians and non-native locals gathered in a small circle of trees tucked between two farms a few miles north of Preston, Idaho on Sunday. They were there to join the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Indians in commemorating the 154th anniversary of one of the largest mass killings of Native Americans in history: the Bear River Massacre.
Advocates aiming to help sexual assault survivors at the Utah Capitol Monday cheered some proposals and slammed others on the second week of the legislative session.
Celebrating 50 years with everything coming to Blu-ray and DVD.
In case you're not a sci-fi fan and haven't caught on, we're still technically in Star Trek's 50th anniversary year until May. Paramount and CBS have been running at warp speed to give fans everything they could ever ask for, which included concerts of the music, special releases, tons of new items to shop for (like Lego versions of their stuff), a new movie, and finally some home entertainment releases. Over the course of the past several months, we've been getting ultimate editions of every Star Trek series available, and today we're going to explore the three available in HD.
A Ghost Story (NEXT) ****
The idea that a person in a sheet with two eyeholes could represent something transcendently mournful about humanity seems ridiculous, but that's exactly what writer/director David Lowery pulls off in this breathtaking work. It's best to go in mostly blind regarding plot details; suffice it to say that a married couple (Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara) is involved, along with the aforementioned linens-clad spectre haunting their home.
Previewing the signups and awards showcase happening at the U.
We literally just came out of the film festival mayhem today, and already there are local organizations working to create new film festivals and exhibitions. A brand-new showcase called the Faultline Film Awards was launched by the University of Utah students who help run the Daily Chronicle and Wasatch Magazine.
SLC joins cities across the country with airport protest.
With chants of “Let them in” and “No hate, no fear. Immigrants are welcome here,” protesters echoed the sentiments of similar gatherings held across the country today—from San Diego’s Lindbergh Field to New York’s JFK.
