Ivory is the rare jewel of the animal kingdom, but elk and ivory are two words that are normally not put together in the same sentence. Yet these regal animals are a source of this coveted substance. Elk ivories are the upper canine teeth in bull elk and cow elk. These canine teeth are made out of the same hard white material as the tusks of an elephant, or the teeth of a … [Read more...]
Home of Truth: A Ghost Town Play Showing in Allen Park April 29th through May 1st, 2022
Salt Lake Public Lands and Playwright RJ Walker are bringing live theater to Allen Park. Home of Truth: A Ghost Town Play is a walk-through theatrical experience. Audience members will get a glimpse into the past to experience what happened at The Home of Truth, a real ghost town in central Utah. This show is only made possible by the unique setting of Allen Park, located in … [Read more...]
Shattering the Pictures in Our Heads: Challenging the Myth about Native Americans
We've sluggishly pushed through the dreaded Omicron surge this winter, but the light has emerged at the end of the tunnel for art-lovers. On Friday February 18th the UMOCA downtown re-opened its doors to great fanfare with five brand new exhibits. The jet-set was out with the student body and general public alike into a raucous and lively set courtesy of DJ Shaadie. Exhibits … [Read more...]
The Art of Sharp: Park City’s New West KnifeWorks
Every cook — professional or amateur — understands the importance of quality kitchen tools. And, that’s especially true when it comes to knives. A well-made knife makes slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing, and peeling a breeze. And a good, sharp knife is also a safe one. So, where do you go to find world-class culinary knives? Germany? Japan? Well, I would start right here in … [Read more...]
Suspicious skies: Is Our Planet Being Inundated with Unknown Substances without Our Consent?
Weather modification and cloud seeding: is it really that hard to believe? If you think those long white lines left in the wake of passing airplanes scoring the sky from ear-to-ear are noticeably thicker, longer, and remain for a longer duration than they did twenty or thirty years ago, you’re not alone. A growing number of people are looking skyward and wondering: What’s … [Read more...]
Art for Hope: Sugar House Public Art Project
As I stood on the closed (for construction) sidewalk in Sugar House looking at the Art for Hope exhibit on the former Deseret Industries Building, I saw different interpretations of hope, encouragement, peace, and unity. Encouragement from “We Will Grow From This,” by Ann Chen; Colleen Marshall’s “Caped Healthcare Worker,” recognizing our healthcare workers as superheroes … [Read more...]
Artist Havoc Hendricks: Making a Living by Drawing on Walls
If you’ve ever told your kids not to draw on the walls, perhaps it’s time to rethink that stance. Artist Havoc Hendricks has made a living drawing fine art on walls, snowboards, clothing, canvas and more. He was the fidgety kid that never grew out of always doing something with his hands. When he was in grad school, Havoc spent his free time painting. When he sold his … [Read more...]
Going to Disneyland is My Job
Can you imagine your job consists of traveling the world and visiting Disneyland Theme Parks? That is just what Chris Provost and his wife Amanda do and then post their adventures, secrets, tips, and history stories on their YouTube channel, Provost Park Pass. Chris is the emcee in the main ballroom of Salt Lake’s FanX® and has been since the first event. His job there is … [Read more...]
Guardians Of The Galaxy Star Calls Utah Home
When I asked Hollywood actor Tom Proctor what he loves about Utah, he simply said, “I can sum that up in one sentence: It’s home.” Tom has a diverse acting resume including such films as Twelve Years a Slave, Django Unchained, The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs, Guardians of the Galaxy, and many more. He was born in Salt Lake City and raised in the Oquirrh Mountains. Tom’s … [Read more...]
Bollypop – A New Musical Fusion
I stood up from the fancy gold colored couch and smoothed out the wrinkles on my magenta gown. “Lub Dub, Lub Dub, Lub Dub.” My heart was beating so fast I thought it was going to explode. As I walked up on stage, my hands turned cold, my throat ran as dry as a desert ditch, and a trickle of sweat ran down my cheek. I had worked hours a day, days a week, and weeks a month … [Read more...]