Arts
The White Rectangle–Modern Dance as . . . Modern:
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Just last week Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company got its 2010/2011 season off to an energetic start with a presentation of Configurations. This show included pieces by four different choreographers, working on either the regional or international level. Though the audience could have been larger on Thursday, the enthusiasm of the crowd—for Ririe-Woodbury specifically, and modern dance in generally—was unmistakable, and it’s hard not to catch the same spirit. … read more
TRON!
Being the TRON freak that I am (only 105 days remaining until the sequel, “TRON: Legacy”, is in theaters), I get as giddy as a school girl when anything is released regarding Steven Lisberger’s original creation. With Disney’s upcoming release, the amount of TRON merchandise gearing up to hit the streets is surging, and my anticipation is bursting through the seams of my plaid skirt. … read more
Movie Reviews – September 2010
This month, we review The Expendables, Gong the Distance, The Last Exorcism, The Other Guys, Piranha 3D, Restrepo, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Tupac: Live at the House of Blues, Vampires Suck, and Waking Sleeping Beauty. … read more
Gallery Stroll – September 2010
Time to go back to school. If the calendar hasn’t told you, the temperature change or fall foliage could be your sign. My experience is that once September hits, as much as I love summer, I’m so fried with all the BBQs and festivals that I need time to refocus and apply myself. In the spirit of trying new things and bettering one’s self, I personally recommend a course on fine art taught by the Continuing Education Department at the School of Life. … read more
Movie Reviews – August 2010
Reviews of Billy Was a Deaf Kid, Get Low, Holy Rollers, Inception, The Last Airbender, Predators, A Quiet Little Marriage, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse are featured. … read more
Bellyography: Rebecca
One of the most difficult aspects of any artistic endeavor is having the ability to open yourself to your audience. Shy by nature, Rebecca has learned to use dance to communicate the rich beauty of her spirit. Her level of trust expands with every solo performance, and the audience is allowed more and more into Rebecca’s lush and vivid inner landscape. … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2010
The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is a free public event held on the third Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. It provides us working folk the rare opportunity to explore the city on a self-guided tour via Salt Lake’s art galleries. You don’t have to wait for Gallery Stroll to check out art, but if you need to know where to go, peep the details below. … read more
Delicious Double Feature Deals
It seems these days it’s every man, woman and child for themselves when it comes to saving cash. It’s Thunderdome out there, folks, and everyone wants a bargain! Although, is saving money by purchasing expired food really the way to go? Not if you don’t mind the stomach cramps and endless diarrhea. To make matters worse, the world of home entertainment is waving bye-bye to DVDs and welcoming high-def adventures on Blu-rays, which could take even more moolah out of your wallet. … read more
Movie Reviews – July 2010
This month we review The A-Team, Cyrus, Get Him to the Greek, The Karate Kid, Knight & Day, Marmaduke, Splice, Toy Story 3 and Winter’s Bone. … read more
Bellyography
In the world of belly dancing, people come and people go. It is especially wonderful when an energetic and exciting dancer returns. One such a dancer is Shazia, who has come back to the Utah Middle Eastern dance scene after several years’ absence, bringing with her a boundless enthusiasm and a perpetual joy for dancing. … read more