34 | QSALTLAKE MAGAZINE | FABBY AWARDS
Qsaltlake.com | ISSUE 273 | NOVEMBER 2017
BEST THEATER COMPANY
BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST
This is a turn of events for this category and it’s well-deserved. Congratulations to the Divas on winning this coveted award. May the Diva force be with you for years to come.
Cat’s art forms consistently expresses themes of feminine empowerment, confidence, hope and beauty. She has won several awards and her work has been highlighted in dozens of publications.
Viva La Diva Show
RUNNERS UP: SALT LAKE ACTING CO, PLAN-B THEATRE CO, PIONEER THEATRE CO
BEST ART GALLERY/ART MUSEUM
Utah Museum of Fine Arts The Viva La Diva show has taken Salt Lake by storm.
BEST FRIDAY NIGHT
Club Try-Angles
What more can we say? If you’ve never been to Angles or haven’t been in a while, check it out on your next free Friday. It’s highly likely you’ll make new friends and or lovers. RUNNERS UP: SUN TRAPP, CLUB JAM
BEST SATURDAY NIGHT
Viva La Diva Show
Who doesn’t love spending a Saturday night with the best divas in the world. Cher, Madonna, Katy, Dolly, Bette and so many more. Sure, these are impersonators but Q readers say they’re the bombshells, so it must be true. RUNNERS UP: SUN TRAPP, CLUB TRY-ANGLES
BEST MONTHLY BAR EVENT
Underwear Night at Club Try-Angles
Yikes! Another win for TryAngles. Will no doubt the infamous Underwear Night secures another Fabby award. Seriously you had her at “underwear!” RUNNERS UP: BLACKBOOTS AT CLUB TRY-ANGLES CHOW DOWN AT SUN TRAPP
BEST BAR FOR KARAOKE
Tavernacle
If you like to sing, or like to listen to others sing, or like to drink to make others’ singing tolerable, head to Tavernacle on Sunday or Tuesday night.
PHOTO: STEVE CONLIN
RUNNERS UP: PIPER DOWN, LONESTAR SALOON
BEST PARK CITY BAR
No Name Saloon
It may have no name, but it does have a lot of faces. It’s a hodge podge of backgrounds, styles and interests but what makes it fabulous is no names are needed because when you’re there you’re all one! RUNNERS UP: WASATCH BREW PUB, EATING ESTABLISHMENT
BEST OGDEN BAR
Funk N Dive
Ogden’s only 5-star dive bar was originally built as a Prohibition speakeasy by Ogden’s own Mayor Ora Bundy in the basement of the Ogden Courthouse. Fabulous! RUNNERS UP: ALLEGED, ROOSTERS
MOST FABULOUS ARTS BEST DANCE COMPANY
Ballet West
Nationally renowned talent and staging for well-proportioned, nearly nude female and male dancers. They do daring and traditional ballet and are very famous for cracking nuts. Always Fabby. RUNNERS UP: REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, RIRIE WOODBURY
A whole new look this year at the UofU. Presentation and a great new gallery for Women and other under-served communities’ art. A gift store for uniqueness and a fabulous local artist Holiday Sale. Most un-Utah-like they are open Sundays. Take a tour a with a very knowledgeable docent.
RUNNERS UP: THE LEONARDO, UTAH MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND
(TIE) Bronwen Beecher and Michelle Moonshine
This may be the first time the Fabby award is honored in a tie decision in this category. Beecher’s violin playing, powerful lyrics and soulful voice have captivated audiences across the West for years. She is also a popular local performer, appearing regularly at the Utah Pride Festival and several locations across the state. Michelle is reminiscent of a young Emmy Lou Harris with a delicate timbre. Q readers love her. GINGER & THE GENTS TIE: PIXIE & THE PARTYGRASS BOYS, HOT HOUSE WEST
BEST MUSIC VENUE
The State Room
Headlining huge Utah fan-based artists and selling out most shows makes The State room the obvious choice for a Fabby award. RUNNERS UP: URBAN LOUNGE, RED BUTTE GARDEN
Cat Palmer
RUNNERS UP: GERI CORDOVA, ROSIE MITCHELL, TRENT CALL
BEST ACTOR
Jason CoZmo
The brainchild behind the ultra popular Viva La Diva Show, CoZmo appears to be climbing the ranks to taking of Utah’s theatre world. Bam! RUNNERS UP: ALEXIS BAIGUE, ROBERT SCOTT SMITH
BEST PARK CITY ARTS
Egyptian Theatre
Since at least 1898 Park City has turned to the Egyptian for live theater, lectures and concerts. It has endured fire, snowfall, extended vacancy and financial shortfall to arrive as our Fabby, again this year. RUNNERS UP: PARK CITY INSTITUTE, KIMBALL ARTS GALLERY
BEST OGDEN ARTS
Good Company Theatre Summer productions at the Ogden Amphitheater on Historic 25th and in their winter home at 2402 Wall Ave. Good Company Theatre develops and promotes high-quality, eclectic theatrical productions and events. Founded in 2012, it’s a Fabby addition to Utah’s theatre scene. RUNNERS UP: BELLA MUSE GALLERY, ECCLES COMMUNITY ART CENTER
BEST LOCAL THEATRE PRODUCTION OF 2016–2017
Viva La Diva Show
Now what more can be said? SLC is quickly becoming the new Las Vegas of cabaret shows. It’s all about the frocks, wigs and brassieres. RUNNERS UP: SATURDAY’S VOYEUR, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES