Utah Museum of Contemporary Art expands its public access with stellar set of exhibitions, celebrating Alex Caldiero, hand-crafted art, video installations, new 21st century perspectives

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art expands its public access with stellar set of exhibitions, celebrating Alex Caldiero, hand-crafted art, video installations, new 21st century perspectives

ByLes RokaApr 1, 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: For a detailed summary of UMOCA”s current spring exhibitions, see The Utah Review feature here. One of the best recent developments in downtown Salt Lake City is the expanded public reopening of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA), which also is marking its 90th anniversary this year. The spring schedule of exhibitions … Read more

Utah production team excels in new documentary Anchor Point, set to premiere at Cinequest Film Festival, about women wildland firefighters, rehabilitating work culture

Utah production team excels in new documentary Anchor Point, set to premiere at Cinequest Film Festival, about women wildland firefighters, rehabilitating work culture

ByLes RokaMar 18, 20218 min read

In 2018, speaking at a Wharton leadership conference, Kelly Martin, who was the chief of fire and aviation…

Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation launches spring season of virtual concerts, starting with 2006 Bachauer gold medalist Stephen Beus

Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation launches spring season of virtual concerts, starting with 2006 Bachauer gold medalist Stephen Beus

ByLes RokaMar 3, 20215 min read

Having a good number of world-class pianists within arm’s reach in the Intermountain West makes for a great…

Three examples of virtual excellence: Plan-B Theatre’s P.G. Anon, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company’s Home Run; Repertory Dance Theatre’s Regalia

Three examples of virtual excellence: Plan-B Theatre’s P.G. Anon, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company’s Home Run; Repertory Dance Theatre’s Regalia

ByLes RokaMar 1, 202112 min read

Three recent virtual events emphasize just how well three Salt Lake City performing arts institutions continue to sustain…

Where the audience has the voting power: Repertory Dance Theatre’s Regalia available this week in virtual format, as 4 choreographers set their sights on commission prize

Where the audience has the voting power: Repertory Dance Theatre’s Regalia available this week in virtual format, as 4 choreographers set their sights on commission prize

ByLes RokaFeb 23, 202110 min read

Unquestionably, dance companies in Salt Lake City have done a remarkably good job in keeping their presence active…