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At the conclusion of an opening-weekend performance of Pioneer Theatre Company's production of The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue, lead actor David M. Lutken shares with the audience a heartfelt thanks to the behind-the-scenes people who make a theatrical show possible. It's a disarmingly genuine moment, but it also feels like a natural extension of the earnest, never-met-a-man-I-didn't-like character Lutken creates over the previous 2-1/2 hours.
Summer movie season kicks into gear with high-concept comedy and legendary action, plus a full slate of art-house offerings including two documentaries about controversial men. Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn (pictured) team up as a kidnapped mother and daughter in Snatched, but it's a rare case of a Hollywood comedy that feels too short for its punch lines to land.
A chat with the fashion designer before her RAW showcase in June.
The RAW Artists Awards highlight talent from across the nation, and even has a part of their site dedicated to emerging creators in multiple media here in Salt Lake City. Often you'll see people go from starting their careers to being top-tier talent within a couple years, all by getting their start there.
Interior Secretary visits national monument, but is he listening?
On soil of a newly minted national monument, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was introduced on Monday by Gov. Gary Herbert as a man with “an open mind and an unbiased attitude.” An important position for someone who is expected to wade through the controversy of Bears Ears National Monument and decide its fate in the coming weeks.
Classic bowling pin again adorns State St. skyline.
The sudden closure of the Ritz Classic Lanes in 2015 was met with dismay. Because for more than half a century, it was the haunt of bowlers across the valley; its towering neon bowling pin sign on south State Street stood as an iconic landmark since 1958.
On Tuesday afternoon (National Teachers Day, coincidentally) outside the Grand America, 100 people showed up to protest Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who was invited to speak at an education and technology seminar.
Chatting with the assistant director before Reflect at The Sugar Space.
Many of SLC's primary dance companies have wrapped up their seasons, but smaller independent groups are still creating new works for you to check out over the summer. One such company is Body Logic Dance, the Midvale-based dance company and academy, which will be debuting new works in their show Reflect at Sugar Space Warehouse, May 11-13.
Exploring the work of one of SLC's premiere event photographers
Sometimes when you see a live event online, the photo just doesn't do the experience justice. Trust me, I know; I take plenty with my phone, and I read your comments.
The public was allowed to wander through three floors of the temple at 650 E. South Temple at their own pace and in free-flowing, serendipitous routes.
Brand new music from Joshua James, Lifeless Drive, OKOKKO and more
We've got one release show this week, spread over two nights, but boy is it an awesome show to put on the calendar. Meanwhile, let's look at the latest online releases to come out locally for your digital discography, then join us below for details on the shows.
