Authors: Alex Vermillion
Threading Through: Pretty Macabre
Andrea Hansen might easily be the most talented horror-couture designer in Salt Lake City. Pretty Macabre is exactly what it sounds like—grotesque, horrific and high-fashion couture. Hansen is your go-to if you want a cosplay outfit for Salt Lake Comic Con, a high-fashion wedding dress, an elaborate steampunk outfit or an elegant dance costume. … read more
Excavating Anton Chekhov: Riot Act’s Whit Hertford on Poor Bastard
Whit Hertford, American-born artistic director and founder of Riot Act, has written Poor Bastard to be non-traditionally staged in the basement of the CUAC gallery in downtown Salt Lake City. This comedy, set in rural America, is available to view until Jan. 28 and is definitely one production you won’t want to miss. … read more
Taylor Mac: Manifesting Our Future Through Performance
On Jan. 14, the exceptional talent of Taylor Mac makes its debut in Salt Lake City at Kingsbury Hall. One of the greatest theater artists of our time, Mac (who uses “judy” as a gender pronoun) is known for judy’s talented performance pieces and playwriting. … read more
Heels, Wigs and All the Rage: Hedwig and the Angry...
Hedwig and the Angry Inch bring comical banter, Utah-focused jokes, unbeatable musical talent and a remarkable story to the SLC scene as Hedwig enters the stage in pumps, glitter and all the rage. … read more
Keeping Coffee Local: Rimini Coffee’s Mark Wilson
Rimini Coffee is a small, local business that’s run purely out of the love for coffee, and their focus of keeping customers happy is a vital part of the Rimini philosophy. … read more
Experience, Explore, Engage: Waterpocket Distillery
There’s a new distillery coming to Utah, and when it hits, you’ll be left with a craving to get out and explore. Waterpocket Distillery opens in West Valley City at the beginning of next year with a palate of new flavors and a bit of an adventurous side. … read more
Movie: Lights Out
Lights Out is not a movie for the faint of heart— especially those afraid of the dark— but I will say it’s the best scary movie of the year. David F. Sandberg accurately portrays the demons of mental illness in Lights Out, an expansion of his short film (2013). … read more
Review: The Conjuring 2
Based on a “true story,” The Conjuring 2 follows demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren to the Hodgson family in London, where Janet, the youngest daughter, is showing symptoms of possession. Join the Warrens on their journey of demon-hunting and self-discovery. … read more
Traveling the Rivers and Roads: The Head and the Heart’s...
Drummer Tyler Williams discusses the The Head and the Heart’s trajectory ever since their regrouping this last summer—as well as getting us pumped for their concert this Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the brand-new Eccles Theater. … read more
City Salt: The Art of Bones
There are many people in the world who refuse to wear or display bones due to moral conflicts or an aversion to the entire concept. Kelly Lublin’s CitySalt is here to break that stigma and prove that everything, even after life, is beautiful and has a purpose. CitySalt creates elegant, framed bone art that is truly one-of-a-kind. … read more
Wasatch Theatre Company’s State Premiere: A Bright New Boise
A Brand New Boise is about a man named Will who fled his fundamentalist church after a major scandal ensued and heads to Boise to meet his estranged son, Alex. Of all the uncomfortable plays I’ve seen in my life, this one has made it near the top of my list. … read more
The Price of a Photograph: The Witness
Vivienne Franzmann’s The Witness is more complex than your average family-conflict play: It explores themes of race, class and privilege within family. … read more
