Arts
Jessie Carlton: Bridal Photographer by Day, Concert Documentarian by Night
All in all, Jesse Carlton loves to go with the flow, taking any chances she can get to shoot photos for musicians and their fans alike. … read more
Worth a Thousand Words: The Photography of Melanie Moreno
As local photographer extraordinaire Melanie A. Moreno demonstrates, photography can—and should—be approached similarly to other “fine” arts. … read more
801 Salon: Accessible Art Spaces Born From Creative Limitations
801 Salon is transforming the arts scene by creating a welcoming environment where multidisciplinary artists can showcase their work in unexpected spaces. … read more
SLUG Style: Chloe Akira
With a breadth of unique influences and a passion for arts and community, Chloe Akira demonstrates how self-discovery can come from connecting with others. … read more
Preserving Calm: Peter Wiarda Explores SLC’s Endangered Architecture
Peter Wiarda’s interests in forgotten or overlooked architecture have come full circle in his new photo book Urban Calm, released on October 12. … read more
The Bold, Bright and Beautiful World of Sharon Reza
Sharon Reza is as bold and beautiful as her art, which is getting the local photographer recognized on a national level. … read more
Ryan Mayfield: Experimenting With Perception
Local photographer Ryan Mayfield came to Utah from South Bend, Indiana, and is currently attending grad school at the U of U getting his PhD in psychology. … read more
Play Review: Full Color
“Full Color,” through laughter, sorrow and hard-to-swallow realities, gives people of color a declaration of resistance and truth against the large, privileged monolith of white Utah. … read more
Film Review: Anora
It’s tempting to compare Anora to the older works of Woody Allen, in terms of the raw filmmaking style, the New York setting and the deceptively simple story. … read more
Film Review: Heretic
I’m not telling anyone that they have to see Heretic if they don’t want to, but I’d be ungrateful if I didn’t take this opportunity to bear my testimony. … read more
Film Review: Here
Here plays a lot like a visually ambitious student film padded out to feature length, and that padding can be very near deadly at time. … read more
Film Reviews: Utah Queer Film Festival 2024
This year’s edition of the annual Utah Queer Film Festival includes 18 feature films and three shorts programs, all about LGBTQ+ experiences, history and perspectives. … read more
