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Local Review: Nicholas James – Somebody New

Posted on March 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Nicholas James = James Bay x Joni Mitchell

Nicholas James’, Somebody New, makes it clear that he has the stuff and that his future in music is wide open to a range of possibilities. … read more

Strength in Shades’ Inaugural WOC Market

Posted on March 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Led by Alicea Marie and Kris Heals, Strength in Shades’ WOC Market provided a space for other people of color and women to network. … read more

Film Review: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Posted on March 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is certainly aimed at fans, but it’s quite accessible even if you’re not. It made a fan out of me. … read more

Jesusxvix: Bringing Diversity to Utah Photography by Celebrating the Human Form

Posted on March 3, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Jesus Rodriguez's photography is a celebration of people, and, for the artist, an opportunity to examine the diversity of the human form.

Jesus Rodriguez’ photography is a celebration of people, and, for the artist, an opportunity to examine the diversity of the human form. … read more

Just Be Lovely: Jacobo Funes

Posted on March 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Jacobo Funes’ work embraces his human subjects as simultaneously familiar and unknowable entities while highlighting Utah’s people of color. … read more

Ahlstrom Photo: Escaping with Vibrant Memories

Posted on March 3, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

In order to create tangible memories, Kyle Ahlstrom uses vibrant colors to shape positive notions with others through photography. … read more

Virtualized: Valerie Rose Sterrett

Posted on March 3, 2021 (August 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Valerie Rose Sterrett isn’t afraid to expand from a folk rock–/psychedelic-influenced sound into any genre that feels right.

Valerie Rose Sterrett wants her music to be able to connect to all walks of life—even if playing at Utah ski resort for a tourist mother. … read more

Finding Beauty in Anachronistic Ambiguity: karun_the_wzrd

Posted on March 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

karun_the_wzrd’s photography floats in an ether, mashing together different eras into hazy film photos that depict surreal dream worlds. … read more

Sarah May Uncovers Her Heritage in Photographic Layers

Posted on March 3, 2021 (July 27, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Sarah May brings together symbols and actions that contribute to the continual push to help BIPOC communities flourish. … read more

Virtualized: The Fervors

Posted on March 3, 2021 (August 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Dylan Almond, River Rose Haggerty and Bridger Ray Croxford’s improvised jam sessions are the basis of how The Fervors write music.

With such an intense emotional descriptor as their band name, The Fervors deliver a unique sound that is just as captivating to listen to. … read more