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Archives for April 2012

Trappist Monastery Eden, Utah

April 25, 2012 by Paige Wiren 5 Comments

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At first, one hears the silence.The distinguishing attribute of the monastery in Huntsville, Utah is the surrounding quiet. But unless blessed by a miraculous turn of events, Our Lady of the Holy Trinity Abbey and the soothing rhythm of the monks’ sacred chanting will soon become very silent. Founded in 1947 by the Roman Catholic Trappist order, this 1,800 acres of … [Read more...]

Utah Naturists not Nudists – find out the difference

April 24, 2012 by Paige Wiren Leave a Comment

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What do you have to hide, if you al already naked? Utah’s one of the best states for being an independent naturist,” claims Ed Stimpson. Independent naturist? Sounds like it could be a new green movement political party, but what Stimpson, former CEO of the Utah Naturists Club, is talking about is being alone and in nature...naturally. Naturally, asin naked. Also referred to … [Read more...]

Trash Becomes Treasure—Utah artists with a found vision

April 21, 2012 by Sara Howe Leave a Comment

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Art is In the Trash Can of the Beholder. Ignore the critics. There is no line between art and trash in Utah. Junk art is not new, not as an art form or the works themselves. Comprised from landfill bound stuff, this style exceeds the sum of its parts. These mixed media compositions turn cast off items with no value into aesthetic fun. Art can be commentary, satire, … [Read more...]

The Art of Making Great Chocolate

April 20, 2012 by Linda Wheatley Leave a Comment

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Cummings Studio Chocolates and Hatch Family Chocolates reveal the fine art to fine taste. Smooth and subtle or dark and intense? Do these words describe a confection or a romantic encounter? There is a reason chocolate and love are intimately entwined. The complex chemistry of the cocoa plant mimics the neuro-transmitters the brain identifies with passion. Utah’s love … [Read more...]

Captain Captain: A sample of Utah’s vibrant art scene

April 20, 2012 by Al Sacharov Leave a Comment

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Captain Captain Art Studio is a vibrant,artistic mecca on the west side. It’s a nice little touch that the Captain Captain Art Studio has two artists with similar names - Trent and Trent. Passing by the brick warehouse-looking studio at 825 South and 500 West, one could hardly suspect the vibrant spacious studios found within. The Trents - Trent Alvey and Trent Call - are two … [Read more...]

Art And Soup

April 19, 2012 by Becky Markosian Leave a Comment

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It was a beautiful, spring-like mid-March day in Salt Lake City. People thronged into the Sheraton Hotel for the 24th annual Art and Soup celebration. The purpose of this event is to raise money for Community Nursing Services. Most of the artists donate 40 percent of their proceeds to this cause. With John Collins as the featured artist this year and an impressive ice … [Read more...]

City Creek Center: The true cost of the Mormon mall

April 5, 2012 by Richard Markosian 5 Comments

Five years ago Utah Stories produced its first documentary video asking why Crossroads Mall and the ZCMI Center were being torn down just thirty-five years after they were built to construct the City Creek Center. This was a question no other media outlet was asking. Instead, all they reported on was how wonderful the City Creek Center would be, and how great it was that the … [Read more...]

A Tour of Great Beer, Old Pubs and History in Brussles, Belgium

April 4, 2012 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Brussles, Belgium —alone,  clueless for directions I asked two passers-by where I could find a hostel. And now was my first chance to practice my year of French on actual Francophones. "Excuse moi, monsieuer, ou est ce que une auberge des jenes?"  (Excuse me where is a youth hostel?) With an odd look, two men kindly pointed me in the right direction. I went on with my … [Read more...]

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