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Locals Take Back! 2010

 

 

The annual Sundance Film Festival is held for the benefit of the national and international film community, but that doesn't mean Utah can't get in on the action. (A)perture Marketing hosted, for the second time, a mid-Sundance event that included a fashion/hair/makeup artistic showcase created by locals as well as a dance performance and showcases of local filmmakers from the Art Institute of Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Film Society. Turning the tables on exclusive events where it seemed everyone except locals was invited, Locals Take Back! was free to those with a Utah ID-and it gave away swag bags. The people in black go home, but these folks are sticking around. Aperturemktg.com

Why we love Michelle Boucher (boo-shay)

Okay, granted she is beautiful, talented, intelligent, ridiculously sweet, and a delight to have on any project, but what makes this up and coming designer our first choice for designer spotlight is her unique style that transcends typical runway fashion. Her name is rapidly growing in the Salt Lake Valley and she has become a favorite of fashion photographers Jake Garn and Mitch Meyer and recently completed a large collection for Lunatic Fringes show in Las Vegas. Her work was also featured during Sundance at Locals Take Back! with SLC fashion staples like Keith Bryce. She is currently working on the Danny Boyle film 127 Hours. READ MORE
Hilary Wilkinson

Death...not a popular subject for many of us, yet emerging artist, Hilary Wilkinson has applied the subject of death to her creation of art in a light hearted way that arouses humor while evoking a deeper appreciation for life and the inevitability of death.Much of Hilary's inspiration comes from... READ MORE

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JONSI: Jón Thor Birgisson, known to the world as Jónsi, the lead singer of Sigur Rós will be releasing ‘Go’, featuring nine songs drawn from the large pool of material amassed by Jónsi nd arranged in collaboration with classical wunderkind Nico Muhly on April 5th on Parlophone. visit jonsi.com for more.