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By KATHY STEPHENSON | The Salt Lake Tribune
Last Updated Mar 14, 2017 03:13PM
Items that will be hard to find in Utah on St. Patrick’s Day: a pot of gold, a four-leaf clover and a bottle of Black Reserve 86 Irish Whiskey. West Cork Distillers, said to be one of only two independent …
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Oasis redefined: Here are 5 surprising hot and warm springs in central Utah
The dry, wind-scoured inhospitable nature of central Utah’s landscape may not immediately inspire visions of waterfalls, lush hanging gardens, or colorful fish swimming in warm, sapphire-blue waters. But oasis is redefined here in the scrub land and deserts of the eastern Great Basin and adjacent m... The dry, wind-scoured inhospitable nature of central Utah’s landscape may not immediately inspire visions of waterfalls, lush hanging gardens, or colo... -
Unlikely survivors: What a violent avalanche says about risk in the backcountry
Jake Thelen had inched his snowboard down a ridge to follow his friend into the powder of the Birthday Chutes in Little Cottonwood Canyon when the snow around him started to move. Thelen yelled to Sam Kapacinskas as the surface cracked and opened at his feet. He clung to a small shrub on a ridge wes... Jake Thelen had inched his snowboard down a ridge to follow his friend into the powder of the Birthday Chutes in Little Cottonwood Canyon when the sno... -
Salt Lake creative forces combine in unconventional space for ‘Sonder’
There’s a new buzz around Salt Lake City’s young, up-and-coming local arts culture. Now more than ever, arts, entertainment, design and entrepreneurship are merging to foment creative endeavors. Not everybody can or even wants to do everything, which is why creative and entrepreneurial spirits are i... There’s a new buzz around Salt Lake City’s young, up-and-coming local arts culture. Now more than ever, arts, entertainment, design and entrepreneursh... -
Kids have their say about favorite books
Parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers have a worthy goal in common: They are eager to put quality books in the hands of young readers. This is the reason prestigious awards like the Newbery and Caldecott medals exist — to recognize and promote outstanding titles for children. But wait! Do ki... Parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers have a worthy goal in common: They are eager to put quality books in the hands of young readers. This is...
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Concert preview: You may not know that you know Bebe Rexha — but you will
Bebe Rexha is, somewhat paradoxically, simultaneously all over the pop music landscape and yet still a bit under the radar. You probably know much of her work — both as a singer and a songwriter — even if you don’t know that you know her. Remember “The Monster,” that 2013 hit by Eminem featuring a m... Bebe Rexha is, somewhat paradoxically, simultaneously all over the pop music landscape and yet still a bit under the radar. You probably know much of ...
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A walk on the cozy side, snowshoeing at Sundance Mountain Resort
Normally I don’t snowshoe at ski resorts. I usually go to public trails with few tourists, no groomed cross country ski tracks, no buildings and no fees. But earlier this winter, my husband and I had a few hours to kill at Sundance Mountain Resort before a dinner reservation, and we decided to hoof... Normally I don’t snowshoe at ski resorts. I usually go to public trails with few tourists, no groomed cross country ski tracks, no buildings and no fe... -
The Gateway expands Food Trucks at the Fountain program
The Gateway mall in downtown Salt Lake City is expanding its Food Trucks at the Fountain program to five days a week beginning Monday. A rotating number of food trucks will be near the Olympic Fountain on Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program was operating three days a week this winter. ... The Gateway mall in downtown Salt Lake City is expanding its Food Trucks at the Fountain program to five days a week beginning Monday. A rotating numb... -
SPONSORED ARTICLE10 Pizza Places You Might Not Have TriedThe perfect pizza must have a scrumptious sauce, a good texture and your favorite toppings on a delectable crust. Pizza is an all-in-one meal that brings back memories of birthday parties, sporting events and staying home with the babysitter when your parents went out. Now that you’re an adult, wher... The perfect pizza must have a scrumptious sauce, a good texture and your favorite toppings on a delectable crust. Pizza is an all-in-one meal that bri...
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Ask Ann Cannon: Someone deliberately trying to offend you? Try this comeback
Last week I asked readers to submit suggestions for people who deliberately offend them. Reader David sent this: “When someone says something to me that sounds like an insult, this is my reply: ‘That’s an interesting perception, but I certainly don’t share it.’ ” Reader Dave goes on to say this usua... Last week I asked readers to submit suggestions for people who deliberately offend them. Reader David sent this: “When someone says something to me th... -
After outcry, Samuel L. Jackson walks back criticism of black Brits portraying African-Americans
Actor Samuel L. Jackson recently criticized the casting of a black British actor to play an African-American in the horror film “Get Out.” The outcry in Britain was swift and loud. Soon Jackson was walking his comments back, saying they were directed at the Hollywood system rather than British actor... Actor Samuel L. Jackson recently criticized the casting of a black British actor to play an African-American in the horror film “Get Out.” The outcry ...
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On a stormy night, Roman Totenberg’s stolen Stradivarius is reborn in public
New York • No two Strads are alike, they say, but the violin that Mira Wang reintroduced to the world Monday night is truly special. It was gone for decades, stolen after a concert in 1980, and its owner, Roman Totenberg, died in 2012 thinking it would never be seen again. At a few minutes after 8 p... New York • No two Strads are alike, they say, but the violin that Mira Wang reintroduced to the world Monday night is truly special. It was gone for d...
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Gomberg: Desperately missing a loved one, my mother-in-law, whom I’ve never met
Last week, Marilyn would have turned 65 if she were still among us. That’s Elenor’s mama, my mother-in-law, and I find myself wondering if she would have laughed at the inevitable senior citizen jokes. Yeah, I think so, but maybe not without a quick flip of the bird while she shoved a piece of cake ... Last week, Marilyn would have turned 65 if she were still among us. That’s Elenor’s mama, my mother-in-law, and I find myself wondering if she would h... -
Steve Miller Band, A7X, 311 coming to Usana this summer
Utah’s summer concert schedule just got a bit busier thanks to a quartet of genre-disparate shows just announced for August and September at Usana Amphitheatre in West Valley City. Those in the mood for a classic rock fix will be pleased to know that the rumored pairing of ’70s stars the Steve Mille... Utah’s summer concert schedule just got a bit busier thanks to a quartet of genre-disparate shows just announced for August and September at Usana Amp... -
‘Beauty and the Beast’ aims to enchant a new generation
In 1991, Disney struck gold with “Beauty and the Beast.” The film enchanted audiences and critics alike and raked in several hundred million dollars along the way, but also upended expectations of what an animated film could be. Not only did the New York Times theater critic controversially call it ... In 1991, Disney struck gold with “Beauty and the Beast.” The film enchanted audiences and critics alike and raked in several hundred million dollars a...
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Ed Sheeran to guest star on ‘Game of Thrones’
Austin, Texas • Ed Sheeran will guest star in the upcoming season of “Game of Thrones.” The show’s producers made the announcement Sunday night during a panel discussion at the South by Southwest festival in Texas. Producer David Benioff told the audience that they’ve been trying to get the 26-year-... Austin, Texas • Ed Sheeran will guest star in the upcoming season of “Game of Thrones.” The show’s producers made the announcement Sunday night during... -
Ann Cannon: A young girl at the library; the women who made an impression
One thing you see in libraries and bookstores these days is a LOT of good biographies about women from all walks of life for young readers. I would have loved so many choices when I was a kid. The choices were much more limited then, but I did manage to read all the “girl” biographies in the childr... One thing you see in libraries and bookstores these days is a LOT of good biographies about women from all walks of life for young readers. I would h... -
Review: Utah Opera delivers an enjoyable Scottish tragedy with ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’
Chances to see Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” in Salt Lake City come around once a decade, even though it’s one of the most listenable operas in the canon, with a story that is easy to follow (albeit grim). Utah Opera’s recently opened production is well worth checking out — not just for the nove... Chances to see Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” in Salt Lake City come around once a decade, even though it’s one of the most listenable operas in th... -
Scott D. Pierce: NBC’s ‘Trial & Error’ will slay you
What if somebody turned “The Jinx” or “Making a Murderer” into a comedy? It would be the true-crime docu-spoof “Trial & Error,” which is definitely funny. Sometimes hilarious. And really, really weird. This is, after all, a comedy that revolves around a death. “I loved the whole idea,” said John Li... What if somebody turned “The Jinx” or “Making a Murderer” into a comedy? It would be the true-crime docu-spoof “Trial & Error,” which is definitely f...
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‘This is Us’ season finale focus is ill-fated Jack, Rebecca
“This is Us” creator Dan Fogelman helpfully explains his time-twisting family drama’s ambitious theme: A vision of shared humanity, without end. “There’s no dying. There’s no you, or me, or them. It’s just us,” character Kevin says in a fifth-episode scene singled out by Fogelman as key. “It has alw... “This is Us” creator Dan Fogelman helpfully explains his time-twisting family drama’s ambitious theme: A vision of shared humanity, without end. “Ther... -
On ‘wish fulfillment,’ Utah author Brandon Mull is back with Fablehaven sequel
It’s not hard to understand why readers of all ages love a good series. Entering a familiar fictional world like Hogwarts or 221B Baker Street or Middle-earth is the equivalent of returning to a beloved vacation spot year after year. For some readers, a deeply imagined world can also be a sanctuary.... It’s not hard to understand why readers of all ages love a good series. Entering a familiar fictional world like Hogwarts or 221B Baker Street or Midd...
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‘Kong: Skull Island’ is enormously entertaining
What’s not to like about “Kong: Skull Island”? It’s filled with action. Great effects. Decent characters. A few surprises. Great monsters. And a giant ape punches helicopters! What more could you ask for? “Kong: Skull Island” is a reboot that’s less original but more entertaining (certainly to moder... What’s not to like about “Kong: Skull Island”? It’s filled with action. Great effects. Decent characters. A few surprises. Great monsters. And a giant...
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‘Making magic out of any moment,’ Salvador Dalí remembered in special collection coming to Park City
Many art lovers remember the first time they saw a piece of art created by Salvador Dalí. Maybe it was the melting clocks in “The Persistence of Memory” or the arachnid-like legs of the creatures in “The Elephants.” Christine Argillet had a much more personal experience with Dalí’s genius. Argillet... Many art lovers remember the first time they saw a piece of art created by Salvador Dalí. Maybe it was the melting clocks in “The Persistence of Memor... -
Desperation and tragedy cloak everything in Joy’s new ‘Appalachian noir’ novel
Trailers, churches and meth houses dot the Blue Ridge Mountains landscape of David Joy’s latest novel, “The Weight of This World.” It’s here we meet Aiden McCall and Thad Broom, friends since childhood and tethered together by neglect and violence. When he was 12, Aiden watched his father murder hi... Trailers, churches and meth houses dot the Blue Ridge Mountains landscape of David Joy’s latest novel, “The Weight of This World.” It’s here we meet A...
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Big fun at Salt Lake Comic Con’s scaled-down FanX, here are 10 highlights
In its fourth year, FanX has gotten a bit smaller. The annual event — the springtime version of the massive Salt Lake Comic Con — will run just for two days this year, Friday and Saturday, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Organizers cap ticket sales for FanX, for a mo... In its fourth year, FanX has gotten a bit smaller. The annual event — the springtime version of the massive Salt Lake Comic Con — will run just for tw... -
Syfy’s ‘Expanse’ goes by the books
Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck have written — are writing — a series of best-selling science-fiction novels. Under the name James S.A. Corey, they’re working on the seventh in a nine-book series under the collective title “The Expanse.” They sold their books to television producers, and that’s where t... Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck have written — are writing — a series of best-selling science-fiction novels. Under the name James S.A. Corey, they’re wo...
