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Celeste Ristorante: Authentic Italian Fare

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Celeste Ristorante packs a toothsome Italian punch with dishes like Ravioli Incavolati (above). | Photo: Talyn Sherer.

I look forward to many return visits to Celeste Ristorante. There is so much more that I am eager to try, from the housemade salads and antipasti to the myriad pasta combinations and the selections of fish, beef and even wild boar. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Celeste Ristorante, Paolo Celeste

The Third Space: The Printed Garden’s Good Reads and Grounding

Posted on November 30, 2017 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
The Printed Garden founder Aaron Cance has set up shop to foster human connection via literature. | Photo: coltonmarsalaphotography.com

Comfortable, quiet and safe are more than descriptors of the books neatly lining The Printed Garden’s shelves. They are also the central spirit of the store itself; the “third space” Cance has crafted with heaps of heart. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and Fashion, FashionTagged: The Printed Garden

Film Review: Lady Bird

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Lady Bird | Greta Gerwig | A24

Lady Bird careens and dives into heartbreak and disappointment. She also picks herself up, sometimes with grace, sometimes without, and forges on. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: A24, Greta Gerwig

Sound, Symbolism & Meter: Utah Poetry – Rock Canyon Poets

Posted on November 30, 2017 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Trish Hopkinson | Photo: Tyson Call @clancycoop

Rock Canyon Poets holds their workshop every month, along with a separate open mic. They also aim to collaborate with the community. … read more

Posted in: Art, Interviews & Features, LGBTQ+Tagged: LGBTQ+, Rock Canyon Poets

RJ Walker: Helping the Youth Find Their Voice

Posted on November 30, 2017 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Spoken-word artist RJ Walker leads Wasatch Wordsmiths, who bespeak the power of slam and performance poetry to the community. | Photo: John Barkiple.

RJ Walker says that bringing slam poets to schools helps to actively engage kids’ interests—especially when introducing street-level poets, whom they can identify with. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and Fashion, FashionTagged: RJ Walker, Wasatch Wordsmiths

Film Review: Coco

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Coco | Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina | Disney

Rather than waiting till the end I’m going to go ahead and get it out of the way: Coco is by far the greatest animated movie of 2017. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Adrian Molina, Disney, Lee Unkrich

Creature Feature: Aphrodeity

Posted on November 25, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Aphrodeity. Photo: ThatGuyGil

Aphrodeity (or Ryan Flowers) is a sweet, sensual, seductive siren who lures unsuspecting victims in with her charm, wit and sex appeal. … read more

Posted in: Art, Performance & TheatreTagged: Aphrodeity, creature feature, Haven of Hues

Chad VanGaalen @ Kilby Court 11.20 with Head Portals

Posted on November 24, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Chad VanGaalen. Photo: Marc Rimmer

Chad VanGaalen has been one of the most original musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure to come across. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Chad VanGaalen, Head Portals, Kilby Court

Mike Brown: Slam! Da, Duh, Duh! Let the Boys Write Poetry!

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Mike Brown proclaims a relatable, visceral frustration in “The Plight of the Diehard Jazz Fan.” | Illustration: @deadbinky

Seeing as how I prefer to keep politics out of my column, the slam poem I wrote below is about basketball—in particular, the Jazz’s current ,struggling season. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: mike brown

Snow Photo Feature: Forrest Shearer

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Forrest Shearer. Photo: Bob Plumb

Last season was insane. Keep your fingers crossed for more days like this ahead. Forrest Shearer at Brighton, doing what he does best: pow surf. … read more

Posted in: Ski / SnowboardTagged: Snow Photo Feature

Review: Hold Still

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Hold Still | Jenna Putnam | Paradigm Publishing

A lifestyle photographer with ample talented musician friends, Jenna Putnam often finds herself snapping shots of bands mid-tour or behind the scenes, along with the occasional performance picture. … read more

Posted in: Book, Book ReviewsTagged: Jenna Putnam, Paradigm Publishing

Beer of the Month: Jalapeño Cream Ale

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

For us, we could drink Jalapeño Cream Ale nearly every day. The mild heat offers enough interesting sensations while the base beer is supremely refreshing, making it a beverage for all seasons. … read more

Posted in: Beer ReviewsTagged: Beer of The Month, Wasatch Brewery
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