December 2014

The idea came from Jason Wright’s 2005 book Christmas Jars (2005: Shadow Mountain) and became a Beard family tradition. All year long, a large mason jar sits on their kitchen counter, gathering change from pockets and purses. Several years ago, instead …

Depression and suicide are serious problems in Utah. In 2012, 545 Utahns took their own lives—more than the number of people who died in auto fatalities. We aren’t alone in this disturbing ranking; in fact, Utah is squarely in the middle of the USA’s ” …

The boiler in this big ol’ house that is home to CATALYST, and to me, too, heaved its last sigh in late fall. Why the new one hasn’t been installed yet is a boring story I won’t tell. Suffice it to say the old behemoth finally got dismantled and carted …

The world premieres of Christmas With Misfits, Julie Jensen’s darkly comic quartet of short plays, and Marry Christmas, Elaine Jarvik’s celebration of the first anniversary of marriage equality, may just be the region’s most unique stage offerings this …

Picture yourself around a fire with friends. The stars shine above as the sounds of your voices mingle with the crickets, the light flickers across faces of those you hold dear. What happens in these settings? We tell stories. Human beings have used ti …

With the close of another year, CATALYST surveys the state of locally produced adult beverages in Utah. It’s been a good year here, despite the persistent presence of the Zion Curtain. From a new locally produced gin to innovative holiday ales on tap a …