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Taking Charge of the Narrative with Reneé Stirling-DeHaan

Posted on August 23, 2021 (July 12, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
Reneé Stirling-DeHaan knew that harmful messages about disability couldn’t continue, and so her book, To Be Different Is Beautiful, was born.

Reneé Stirling-DeHaan knew that harmful messages about disability couldn’t continue, and so her book, To Be Different Is Beautiful, was born. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and EducationTagged: Book, Children's Literature, Disability

Film Review: The Night House

Posted on August 19, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The Night House is likely too smart for mainstream horror fans and too dumb for the more discerning and thoughtful ones.

The Night House is likely too smart for mainstream horror fans and too dumb for the more discerning and thoughtful ones. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: David Bruckner, Phantom Four Films, The Night House

CODA’s Cinematic Journey of Authenticity, Communication and Love

Posted on August 18, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Siân Heder's acclaimed feature CODA has been an emotional journey not just for the filmmaker and cast but for audiences, as well.

Siân Heder’s acclaimed feature CODA has been an emotional journey not just for the filmmaker and cast but for audiences, as well. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Coda

The 13th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons @ The Utah State Fairpark 08.13-08.15

Posted on August 19, 2021 (October 16, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
The 13th annual Craft Lake City went off without a hitch thanks to our sponsors and the Utah State Fairpark.

This was only the second year the Craft Lake City DIY Fest took place at the Utah State Fairpark, and it saw lots of exciting changes. … read more

Posted in: Festival CoverageTagged: 2021 Craft Lake City DIY Fest, Craft Lake City, DIY Fest, Local Art, local food, Local Music

Wilco and Sleater-Kinney @ Red Butte Garden 08.08 w/ NNAMDï

Posted on August 12, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Red Butte Garden concerts are back in full swing, making a triumphant return after a long, COVID-imposed hiatus.

Red Butte Garden concerts are back in full swing, making a triumphant return after a long, COVID-imposed hiatus. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: NNAMDï, Red Butte Gardens, Sleater-Kinney, Wilco

Local Review: Crook & The Bluff – MONOLITHS

Posted on August 16, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Crook & The Bluff | MONOLITHS | Self Released

Crook & The Bluff = The Blasters + John Doe + Rush … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Crook & The Bluff, MONOLITHS

Review: Angry Blackmen – REALITY!

Posted on August 13, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Angry Blackmen | REALITY! | Deathbomb Arc

Angry Blackmen = Death Grips + JPEGMAFIA + Wolf Eyes … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Angry Blackmen, Deathbomb Arc, REALITY!

Review: Iceburn – Asclepius

Posted on August 11, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Iceburn | Asclepius | Southern Lord

Iceburn = Melvins + Sleep + Intronaut … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Iceburn

Film Review: Beckett

Posted on August 12, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
In all honesty, Beckett is short and fairly watchable, but it’s just such a puzzlingly unexceptional experience.

In all honesty, Beckett is short and fairly watchable, but it’s just such a puzzlingly unexceptional experience. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Alicia Vikander, Beckett, Endeavor Content, John David Washington, Rai Cinema

Film Review: Annette

Posted on August 11, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Annette is that rare film that may well end up on a fair number of 10-best lists and an equal number of 10-worst.

Annette is that rare film that may well end up on a fair number of 10-best lists and an equal number of 10-worst. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Adam Driver, Annette, CG Cinema, Leos Carax, Marion Cotillard, Scope Pictures

Film Review: Free Guy

Posted on August 10, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
All in all, while Free Guy is definitely light blockbuster fare, it’s one of the most enjoyable blockbusters of the summer.

All in all, while Free Guy is definitely light blockbuster fare, it’s one of the most enjoyable blockbusters of the summer. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: 21 Laps Entertainment, Free Guy, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy

Opening Weekend at Red Butte: Lucinda Williams, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Posted on August 5, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
For many, this Red Butte concert may be the first community event they have been able to attend since the beginning of the pandemic.

For many, this Red Butte concert may be the first community event they have been able to attend since the beginning of the pandemic. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: concert, Jason Isbell, live music, Red Butte, Red Butte Gardens
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