Peter Bromberg is Salt Lake City Public Library’s newest steward, ambassador for learning, cultural engagement

Peter Bromberg is Salt Lake City Public Library’s newest steward, ambassador for learning, cultural engagement

ByLes RokaJan 17, 2017

Seven years ago, when Peter Bromberg was named the new associate director at the Princeton, New Jersey public libraries, he was finishing renovations on his home, a project lasting 18 months. In a Library Garden blog post, he wrote about the customer service turnaround at Home Depot, a store he visited frequently: The most noticeable … Read more

Repertory Dance Theatre’s creative incubator leads to 8 premieres in Emerge

Repertory Dance Theatre’s creative incubator leads to 8 premieres in Emerge

ByLes RokaJan 4, 20176 min read

January is a particularly satisfying month for presenting new work in the performing arts. In the aftermath of…

The top 10 of many fine moments in 2016 for the Utah Enlightenment

The top 10 of many fine moments in 2016 for the Utah Enlightenment

ByLes RokaDec 21, 201618 min read

There were many fine moments this year for the Utah Enlightenment. In compiling the list of what I…

Kris Johnson’s album Jim Crow’s Tears is masterpiece of jazz verismo

Kris Johnson’s album Jim Crow’s Tears is masterpiece of jazz verismo

ByLes RokaDec 13, 20169 min read

The closing scene of Bamboozled, Spike Lee’s 2000 provocative film, is a montage of historical images that critic…

Utah Film Center to feature Bluespace, director Ian Cheney in Through The Lens presentation

Utah Film Center to feature Bluespace, director Ian Cheney in Through The Lens presentation

ByLes RokaDec 9, 20168 min read

As the impacts of climate change and threats to the planet’s sustainability become more urgent, discussions of colonizing…