I vividly remember the day I realized that people in costume make me uncomfortable. It was Halloween in High School and a friend of mine had dressed up so thoroughly, that he had obscured his identity. Even though I knew it was him, I couldn't visually recognize him underneath the costume. It disturbed me, deeply. As irony would have it, I have spent the last three summers … [Read more...]
Millie’s Burgers – Shakes and Malts, Burgers and Fries – Just Like Always
With so many trendy eateries recently opened in downtown Sugar House, it’s natural to wonder how the old, established restaurants are handling the competition. I called Dan Neilson to ask how Millie’s Burgers was adapting to the changes. It was gratifying to hear she’s doing just fine. Marlene and Howard Miller bought the Sugar House hamburger shop in 1970, when … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Acting Company Presents – Two Stories
Two Stories by Utah playwright Elaine Jarvik is a work as contemporary as today’s headlines. Salt Lake Acting Company’s world premiere production opened February 4 and runs through March 1, 2015, and reflects America’s changing ethnic, economic, and generational demographics. It also raises questions about cultural misunderstandings and the role of the media in bri … [Read more...]