Archive for August, 2007

Ruby Chacon – Yo soy Utahna … Yo soy Chicana … Yo soy artista

0 Comments Published by les August 31st, 2007 in Uncategorized.

In oil, acrylic, pencil, or chalk, Ruby Chacon’s artistic voice is unmistakable. Her work is not just the story of her family. It is a passionate, convincing evocation of beauty, love, pride, and, tragedy – all essential elements in the transformative and transcendent nature of her art.
Visitors entering the fourth floor gallery in the Salt [...]



A settled debate in the gay community: which directory to use

0 Comments Published by les August 31st, 2007 in Uncategorized.

Perhaps more so than in other cities similar in size, Salt Lake City’s gay community is widely visible and extensively involved in plenty of high-profile projects. Well heeled financially, it supports two community newspapers (QSaltLake and the Pillar), a community center, and the highly-respected Utah AIDS Foundation. A recent Equality Utah fund-raising dinner – with [...]



Chad Midgley’s Bountiful Harvest

1 Comment Published by les August 28th, 2007 in Uncategorized.

The beauty of a Farmer’s Market is that the buyer – whether an expert chef or a culinary novice who would rather buy a PB&J sandwich than make one – can assemble quickly a simple meal with incredibly fresh meat and produce at a damn affordable price. However, there is a surcharge to be paid [...]





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    Editor’s Note: Mark Alvarez, an attorney and writer who is a regular contributor to The Selective Echo, is guest reviewer for Plan-B Theatre’s world production of “Wallace.” He attended the opening night performance.
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    Editor’s Note: Salt Lake City attorney and writer Mark Alvarez, familiar to Selective Echo readers for his occasional columns, offers a terse yet highly instructive commentary on government. In particular, readers should pay close attention to the last several paragraphs. Absolutely. This game must be changed. As Andrew Sullivan occasionally notes, in the halls of [...]

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