WOMEN’S WEEK: RESILIENCE
This year’s Women’s Week is March 5-9 with the theme “Resilience: We are Powerful Because We Have Survived.”
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GlobalFEST Tour Spotlights Two of the Most Innovative and Provocative Young Latin Bands in the U.S. Acoustic alt-folk band Las Cafeteras, from East LA, and NYC’s all-female mariachi group Flor de Toloache are two of the freshest, most innovative and provocative bands in contemporary Latin music. These two bands will share the stage at Kingsbury […]
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By Josiane Dubois, Department of Theatre The U Department of Theatre presents the dramatic comedy “Up (The Man in the Flying Chair)” Follow your dreams as high as they go The Department of Theatre is thrilled to present the dramatic comedy written by Bridget Carpenter “Up (The Man in the Flying Chair),” a story that […]
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A $500,000 prestigious national grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will transform how the museum and the library work together.
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Vision, versatility and technical prowess By Sheri Jardine, UtahPresents Award-winning choreographer and director Doug Varone’s work is known for its emotional range, kinetic breadth and the diversity of genres in which he works. Since its founding in 1986, Doug Varone and Dancers has commanded attention for its expansive vision, versatility and technical prowess. On the […]
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At 90 years of age, you’ll still find Floyd O’Neil in his book-filled office in the U’s American West Center, where he has worked since 1966 and where he served as director for 11 years.
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The U and other Pac-12 student video game clubs form a group to compete in popular multiplayer titles.
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The Beautiful Game By Josi Dubois, Department of Theatre The University of Utah’s Department of Theatre returns to the Babcock Theatre with the U.S. premiere of “The Beautiful Game” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Ben Elton. This politically and religiously charged romantic musical tells the story of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Choreographed […]
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“Out West with Buffalo Bill” — UMFA Hosts Historian of Gay West By Mindy Wilson, UMFA marketing and communications director A writer and historian who studies the hidden gay history of the West will speak at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. The event, “Out West with Buffalo Bill” featuring […]
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World Premieres and Beloved Favorites Showcased at Spring Utah Ballet The School of Dance presents the Spring Utah Ballet, Feb. 8-10 on stage in the Hayes Christensen Theatre in the Marriott Center for Dance. Showcasing both classics and original works, Utah Ballet will offer the audience four unique approaches to the art of Ballet. The […]
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During the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, a documentary will premiere depicting the courageous story of physician Kristen Reis, a retired U professor, and her partner (both in life and work) Maggie Snyder. “Quiet Heroes” depicts Reis’ selfless career as the first doctor in Utah to treat HIV/AIDS patients at a time when others cruelly turned them away.
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Molly Sweeney By Sheri Jardine, UtahPresents Written by Ireland’s master storyteller Brian Friel and inspired in part by researcher Oliver Sacks’ essay “To See and Not See,” “Molly Sweeney” tells the story of a woman who was blind since childhood. Prompted by the “medical miracle” hopes of both her husband and her surgeon, Molly agrees […]
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