Coleman Barks with David Darling performing the poetry of Rumi

Coleman Barks with David Darling performing the poetry of Rumi
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When I first read Rumi, the universe as I knew it exploded. Suddenly, I started realizing that the connections I share with others are bound by spontaneity, and I was opened to new levels of love. Reading Rumi is a transformative experience, and it’s something that I owe to Coleman Barks, a scholar who is well known for his translations of the Sufi poet. Although Coleman Barks doesn’t actually speak or read Farsi, what he’s done for the accessibility of this Sufi mystic—by re-translating the translations from AJ Arberry and Reynold A Nicholson—is something worthwhile to note. … read more

Gallery Stroll: Art for the Young and the Young Artist

Gallery Stroll: Art for the Young and the Young Artist
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It’s not hard to find good art in Utah. Here are two of my picks of Utah’s art offerings. … read more

Lightning Strikes in Salt Lake: An Interview with Joey Arias

Lightning Strikes in Salt Lake: An Interview with Joey Arias
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New York City cabaret/performance art/drag icon Joey Arias is performing in town with fellow East Village art scene veteran Kristian Hoffman as part of a West Coast tour called “Lightning Strikes.” I spoke with Joey about trending performance art, Z chromosomes and alien pop stars.  … read more

salt 6: Emre Hüner

salt 6: Emre Hüner
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The Salt Gallery is a cozy, dynamic space reserved for emerging artists like Emre Hüner, aiming “to reflect the international impact of contemporary art today, forging local connections to the global and bring[ing] new and diverse artwork to the city that shares the program’s name,” Tassie says. Tassie explained to me that Hüner created this video, sculpture and drawing installation specifically for this space. His approach to object making is enthralling, bizarre and poignant. In about 100 square feet, he attempts to dissect modernity, the ideal of utopia, and their falls from grace.  … read more

Lingerie Your Way

Lingerie Your Way
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It’s almost Valentine’s Day. While most of us think about what flowers to buy or where to take that certain someone, one shouldn’t forget there is a reason why Valentine’s Day is ranked Number One in condom sales and also boasts the largest sales of lingerie with Halloween following close behind (yes, Halloween). … read more

Gallery Stroll: Five Lessons For Loving Art

Gallery Stroll: Five Lessons For Loving Art
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You’ve heard the cliché: “If you love it, set it free.” Well, that really doesn’t apply to loving art. … read more

Ushio Shinohara Exhibit Opening @ CUAC 01.18

Ushio Shinohara Exhibit Opening @ CUAC 01.18
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When first entering the gallery, I found myself momentarily stunned by the colors, movement, and scale of his works. Ushio Shinohara modernizes violence, anger and sorrow, making it his own. With each punch, a bout of catharsis is imprinted onto the canvas. … read more

Arrivals/Departures @ the Rio Gallery 01.18

Arrivals/Departures @ the Rio Gallery 01.18
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Friday, Jan. 18, the Rio Grande hosted the opening of loveDANCEmore’s Arrivals/Departures before an audience who was free to migrate from piece to piece at their leisure, whether it be videos of dancers that play on hanging screens or live dance works that the dancers repeated over and over from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. … read more

Gallery Stroll – January 2013

Gallery Stroll – January 2013
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Highly regarded artists Scotty Soltronic and Anthony Granato will be warming up our cold, winter night with solo shows at the Utah Arts Alliance and the Gray Wall Gallery. … read more

Nata Gallery Grand Opening 12.07

Nata Gallery Grand Opening 12.07
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The concept of a “pop-up dinner” has provided both chefs and diners with a unique opportunity to socialize, network and enjoy food that varies wildly from one event to the next. Since April, Salt Lake City has been host to several of these pop-up dinners, thanks to an organization called SLC POP, which has been under the dutiful watch of chefs Katie Weinner and Mike Burtis. … read more