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October 2009

Creepy, Crawly Weekend Tips: Dino Jr., Ballet Bard and Twain Goes Live

10/30/09

Creepy, Crawly Weekend Tips: Dino Jr., Ballet Bard and Twain Goes Live

Dinosaur Jr. brings one of the least-expected reunion success stories to town for a show Halloween night; plus a bevy of options for ya.

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City of Salt Lake City to change semantics of alcohol rules

10/29/09

City of Salt Lake City to change semantics of alcohol rules

Cryptic press release makes up words ...and new drinking regs... awesome

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Salt Lake Art Center director resigns

10/28/09

Salt Lake Art Center director resigns

Heather Ferrell is leaving the downtown art space to join her fiance in Qatar; the search for her replacement commences immediately.

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Wild, Weird Wednesday

10/28/09

Wild, Weird Wednesday

Hip-hop, alt-rock, jamgrass and the return of Goodie Mob.

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New CDs in stores Tuesday

10/27/09

New CDs in stores Tuesday

R.E.M., Wolfmother and the return of the Squirrel Nut Zippers highlight Tuesday's releases.

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BYU Delves into Contemporary Art

10/27/09

BYU Delves into Contemporary Art

Salt Lake magazine drops in on opening night of the BYU Museum of Art's new show, "Mirror Mirror: Contemporary Portraits and the Fugitive Self."

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Theater review: Plan-B’s Radio Hour: Alice

10/26/09

Theater review: Plan-B’s Radio Hour: Alice

The Salt Lake company’s annual radio play offers a vivid reminder of just how crazy life is down the rabbit hole in the Alice in Wonderland story.

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Concert review: David Sedaris in SLC; Monday Tips

10/26/09

Concert review: David Sedaris in SLC; Monday Tips

The author and radio personality packed the Capitol Theatre with reverent fans, and then did not disappoint.

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ESPN's Gameday ...in Provo

10/23/09

ESPN's Gameday ...in Provo

...A different kind of rowdy Saturday a.m. as the Cougs romp in the national spotlight

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Bring us treats ...get the tixs

10/23/09

Bring us treats ...get the tixs

SLMag has one (1) pair of tixs to the 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 show of Plan B's 'Alice'... be the first to bring us cookies Friday a.m. and they're yours

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Weekend tips: African art, David Sedaris and more

10/22/09

Weekend tips: African art, David Sedaris and more

A new exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts features a brand new (to Utah) sarcophagus that's about 2,500 years old. Plus, music picks.

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Dinner and Dancing Follow Ballet West's Gala Nov. 14

10/22/09

Dinner and Dancing Follow Ballet West's Gala Nov. 14

Get your tickets for a night of Ballet West entertainment and a celebration at The Grand America

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Thursday Night Picks: A Grand Archives Night

10/22/09

Thursday Night Picks: A Grand Archives Night

Hmm, Italian metal or milquetoast rock? Go for Grand Archives instead; the band is led by former Band of Horses dude Mat Brooke.

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Make Plan B's 'Alice' your Plan A

10/22/09

Make Plan B's 'Alice' your Plan A

Go ask Alice... when she's on the radio

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It's raining men ... In Park City

10/21/09

It's raining men ... In Park City

Egyptian Theatre ...Park City — 8 p.m. Saturday ...Be there

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Concert review: Bob Dylan at the Great Saltair

10/20/09

Concert review: Bob Dylan at the Great Saltair

The legendary performer overcame one of the worst venues in town to create a memorable show. Complete set list inside.

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Monday Night with the People's Poet

10/19/09

Monday Night with the People's Poet

Bob Dylan, one of the great voices in rock history (not literally speaking, of course), headlines the Saltair. How that happened, I have no idea.

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Dirt Nasty from the 510 to the 435

10/16/09

Dirt Nasty from the 510 to the 435

Yo nasty Dirt ...I don't care

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Weekend full of goodies: Opera, Gallery Strolls, Star Wars

10/15/09

Weekend full of goodies: Opera, Gallery Strolls, Star Wars

Will I look stupid if I wear a Chewbacca costume to the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll? Or too cool for words?

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Star Wars in Concert Friday @ EnergySolutions Arena

10/15/09

Star Wars in Concert Friday @ EnergySolutions Arena

Highlights of all ...six Star Wars films performed by live orchestra

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Thursday Night: WPA and DSO

10/15/09

Thursday Night: WPA and DSO

It's all about alphabet bands Thursday night in SLC.

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Wednesday Night: Thrillers, Deadheads and the Blues

10/14/09

Wednesday Night: Thrillers, Deadheads and the Blues

Strange things are afoot in Salt Lake City Wednesday night.

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Let's do The Time Warp Again for Halloween!

10/14/09

Let's do The Time Warp Again for Halloween!

Celebrate Halloween @ The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Concert review: Yo La Tengo

10/13/09

Concert review: Yo La Tengo

The New Jersey trio delivered its thrilling blend of pop-savvy beauty and experimental noise to an impressively sizable Monday night crowd in SLC.

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Yo La Tengo! Yo La Tengo!

10/12/09

Yo La Tengo! Yo La Tengo!

The Jersey rockers are the best show in town Monday, but not the only show.

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Weekend Tips: Oct. 9 Edition

10/08/09

Weekend Tips: Oct. 9 Edition

Yes, I'm counting Monday as part of the weekend, thanks to Yo La Tengo's show at The Urban Lounge. Plus, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lyle Lovett, Dr. Dog and The Used.

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Juliette Lewis Can Sing

10/07/09

Juliette Lewis Can Sing

I typically would not advocate any actors/actresses making music. But Lewis might be the exception to the rule, and she plays SLC Wednesday.

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CD Review, + New Tunes in Stores

10/06/09

CD Review, + New Tunes in Stores

Mark Lanegan returns in the Soulsavers, plus new stuff by Built to Spill, Brandi Carlile and The Gossip

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Farewell Orion's Music Shop ...farewell record store

10/05/09

Farewell Orion's Music Shop ...farewell record store

Who will teach the children well as the indy music store disappears?!

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English Beat vs. Charlie Hunter

10/05/09

English Beat vs. Charlie Hunter

It's retro-ska up against prog-jazz for your attention Monday night.

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Weekend tips: Oct. 2 Edition

10/01/09

Weekend tips: Oct. 2 Edition

Sister Dottie returns, Brother Ali raps ups up a storm and the Sterns never-ending road trip stops in SLC.

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About This Blog

Arts & Entertainment editor Dan Nailen spends many a late night on the town so that you don’t have to, but he will do his best to cajole you to join him for a meal, a martini or a Pabst Blue Ribbon. Whether he’s hitting a dive bar to hear a hot new band or playing with the pretty people at events far too classy to admit him if he didn’t work for Salt Lake magazine, you’ll read about it here.

Check in regularly for tips on worthwhile nocturnal activities, concert reviews and one-of-a-kind commentary from our resident pop culture-obsessed music geek and social gadfly.

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