Vaudeville tradition of the weirdo act is making a comeback at Gonzo Rising Salt Lake City - Local performing artists and self-proclaimed “weirdos” are gathering at the historic Beehive Social Club at 666 State Street on Wednesday, January 30th to celebrate the old vaudeville tradition of the Weirdo Act. Produced by Utah’s own Clusterphoque [to rhyme with “bloc … [Read more...]
New Gift Gallery Opens In Sugar House
Tallulah Gallery, a new art/design/craft gallery, has opened at 1354 S. 1100 E. in Sugar House. Tallulah is owned and operated by sisters, Barbara Schovaers and Judy Green. According to Schovaers, “Tallulah offers a wide variety of handcrafted, beautifully designed contemporary art priced anywhere from $10 to $1,000. Our goal is to carry items that are unavailable in o … [Read more...]
Stunning Skulls: Turning Animal Skulls into Art
I’d never thought of animal skulls as having much eye appeal and I certainly never thought of them as beautiful. But I changed my mind when I got a look at Joni Ballif’s stunning skull creations. Joni is the creator/owner of a unique Utah-based business called Boho Chic Skulls. She takes dead animal skulls that she acquires from livestock dealers, pawn shops, slaughter hou … [Read more...]
Moab’s Desert Sun Ceramics
Walk through the door of Desert Sun Ceramics in Moab and you will see “Gregoire Pottery”—bowls, mugs, pitchers and other ceramic items created by owner Barb Gregoire. But the studio is more than a venue for only one woman. Desert Sun Ceramics is open to novices and experts alike. The mission is “to provide a creative, inspirational learning environment where everyone can expl … [Read more...]
Reverend Beat-Man and Nicole Izobel Garcia perform in Salt Lake City
On April 22nd, Switzerland’s infamous Reverend Beat-Man will be playing the Garage on Beck with Nicole Izobel Garcia. They are touring the United States to support their new album Baile Bruja Muerto, released on Beat-Man’s label Voodoo Rhythm Records. The two will take their stage dressed as a reverend (Beat-Man) and a nun (Garcia). Not a reverend in the traditional sense, Bea … [Read more...]
Bonanza Campout Releases Full Artist Lineup for 2018
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah’s largest and most diverse multi-day music, art, and camping festival has just released their full artist lineup for 2018! Bonanza Campout, now in its third year, is set to make it’s return to River’s Edge Campground in Heber, UT, over the June 22nd-24th weekend. Organized by Salt Lake City-based concert and festival production company Live Nite Events, … [Read more...]
2018 Wasatch Mountain Film Festival
Returning to northern Utah for its fourth year, Wasatch Mountain Film Festival (WMFF), presented by Wasatch Mountain Arts, features a record number of films from around the globe and a new whiskey-tasting after party to cap the six-day event. WMFF is proud to bring the best selections of outdoor adventure, environmental, and social impact films to the Wasatch community.The 4 … [Read more...]
Helper, Utah: a Diverse and Artistic Community
In 1881, the historic town of Helper, Utah, was born as a result of the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. The town got its name from the fleet of ‘helper’ engines that were stationed at the mouth of Price Canyon, ready and waiting to assist the trains on their way to Soldier Summit. With the steep grade of the canyon, the steam engines were unable to climb t … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Painter Combines Art and History to Make a Living
Anthony Ithurralde is a Salt Lake City-based artist best known for his historical illustrations that depict styles influenced by the 1920’s through the 1960’s. His art captures a certain essence of each decade and reflects a mix of Max Fleischer cartoons with vintage hand painted advertisements. Ithurralde's love for painting is intertwined with a love for history. “I’ve alwa … [Read more...]
Master Oil Painter Glen Edwards demonstrates how it is done
Glen Edwards taught oil painting at Utah State University for 32 Years. In this exclusive Utah Stories video he provides a demo of how he paints a portrait. It's fascinating to watch. Read our story on Glen in our January 2016 issue of Utah Stories magazine. Its available all over Utah throughout the month of January. … [Read more...]