Salt Lake’s biggest party returns September 1, 2, 3, as Salt Lake Comic Con opens at the Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 South West Temple. The anticipation grows with today’s big announcement that Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, will be in attendance on September 1. Hamill will take photo ops with fans and provide autographs. He’ll also be at a panel with 4,500 excited … [Read more...]
Helper Arts, Music & Film Festival
There is a thriving art scene in Carbon County and to celebrate it, the Helper community hosts an annual arts festival to promote and showcase the local artists. The event kicks off August 5 and 6 with dance concerts. Other events are scheduled August 18 through August 21. Over the years the festival has grown in both size and events. “A group of artist landed here in He … [Read more...]
The Treepot
A teapot design is a three dimensional structure, taking into consideration function, proportion and surface decoration. “There is a delicate balance to the teapot, to get the right balance on the handle, making sure the lid doesn’t fall off and that the spout pours,” says Amanda lili Barker, a ceramic artist. Barker learned ceramics at Westminster College where she received … [Read more...]
Visual Art Institute Presents – Art Goes Live
The Visual Art Institute, at 2901 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, will be hosting their annual fundraiser on Saturday March 5, 2016 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The event will feature a timed art performance as well known local artist create drawings or paintings live. There will also be live music, a silent auction, small bites, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Artwork for the … [Read more...]
Mojave Nomads
A love for rock ‘n’ roll spurred the formation of Mojave Nomads. After attending a concert, lead singer Tyler Harris and guitarist Colter Hill thought, “Why can’t we do that? We love rock ‘n’ roll too!” Drummer Cole Eisenhour had jammed with Colter back in high school and a call out on Twitter for a bassist brought in Bryton Bell. The summer of 2014 saw them writing songs tog … [Read more...]
A “Turn” for the Best
“Jesus in the Breeze” is one of many titled visual art pieces on display at the TURN Center for the Arts. The center, a program within SLC’s TURN Community Services, provides opportunities for creative expression for people who, as Program Director Allison Michel notes, “typically don’t have a voice.” Classes at the center cover dance, drama, music, writing and visual arts, and … [Read more...]
Bohem: Global Bridges Support Artists Abroad and at Home
When you enter Bohem, you have arrived at both a destination and an origin. At first glance, the State Street store may appear to be a straightforward, sophisticated boutique. In addition to offering unique, internationally-made artisan goods, Bohem is also the beginning of Adam and Chelsea James’ intent to create community connection. The cosmopolitan couple has created a s … [Read more...]
FanX SLC Returns in Full (Re)Form
As FanX returned to Salt Lake there were some things missing. On Friday, January 30, 215, there were no lines reaching down the street and around the corner and inside there were no shoulder to shoulder crowds. This year’s FanX was planned as a smaller event. Only 50,000 tickets were put on sale and the number of vendors inside were limited. A new check-in system also s … [Read more...]
Silver Star Hardware
When you first step into Silver Star Hardware you instantly see that it is not your typical hardware store. The smell of coffee is in the air, Michael Buble’s Christmas CD is playing and there is a peace sign hanging from the ceiling. On your left local artists’ work is displayed and on the right sits rows of drawer pulls, door knockers, doors and other hardware. There is som … [Read more...]
Folksinger Tom Bennett Sings for Utah and Clean Air
Six years ago, Tom Bennett was an apostate return missionary drug dealer playing in punk bands in Salt Lake dive bars. Living out his own version of SLC Punk, Tom’s non-stop party days came to an end when he was busted on Trax by undercover narcs. His first offense, Tom was let off easy and when I met him in 2006, and he had just landed a job in a Boys and Girls Center. He was a … [Read more...]