Film Review: Orion and the Dark

Film Review: Orion and the Dark
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Ultimately, Orion and the Dark is a fine movie with some great moments but suffers from playing it too safe—ironic for a story about facing your fears. … read more

Movie Reviews: October 1994

Movie Reviews: October 1994
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You know, in the last few issues I’ve been kinda slamming a filmmaker named Jean-Luc Godard, so it’s only fitting that the guy has got a new film and it’s coming to the Tower starting October 14. I guess I need to explain myself.  … read more

O’Dell’s Review of S.L.C Coffee Shops

O’Dell’s Review of S.L.C Coffee Shops
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When I was seven years old, me & my grampa would randomly drive across endless winding desert roads in his ‘58 Mercedes Convertible, not talking or even looking at each other. The smell of dusty roads that only got kicked up once a day, the orange, almost red sunsets so thick you could grab clumps

Film Review: Ordinary Angels

Film Review: Ordinary Angels
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The Christian movie market has been thriving at the box office, which is impressive when you consider that it arguably has yet to produce a single good movie. … read more

Record Review: December 1993

Record Review: December 1993
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In Crust We Trust Various Artists  Germany’s lost and found (which is also a well-established mail order operation) is responsible for this fine sampler of bands on their roster. International crust and grind galore—what a variety! Among them, the UK’s Concrete Sox and Heresy should be recognized by many, as well by two cuts from

Table x Bread: Building the Bakery

Table x Bread: Building the Bakery
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Chefs and co-founders of Table X, Mike Blocher and Nick Fahs, have expanded their baking operation to include a new business: Table X Bread. … read more

The Story of Three Sisters: A Celebration of Indigenous Foodways

The Story of Three Sisters: A Celebration of Indigenous Foodways
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The Three Sisters dinner brought together local leaders working to support communities of color through food advocacy. … read more

Brad L. Barker: Oct. 9, 1964–Feb. 4, 2023

Brad L. Barker: Oct. 9, 1964–Feb. 4, 2023

A lifelong musician and artist, Brad was a crucial member of the Salt Lake City underground and alternative community and is remembered and mourned by many. Brad graced three covers of SLUG. Issue #38 features Brad and his life partner, Vickie Barker. Vickie says, “Brad was a social butterfly—very outgoing and friendly. I always kidded

Crème De La Cocktail: Four SLC Bartenders Hit Us With Their Best Shots

Crème De La Cocktail: Four SLC Bartenders Hit Us With...
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Here are four highly skilled bartenders from the city’s hottest cocktail bars on their approach to the art of mixology, their favorite drinks to make and more. … read more

“The Girl From Hawai’i”: Tali Alisa Hafoka’s Carried Across at UMOCA

“The Girl From Hawai’i”: Tali Alisa Hafoka’s Carried Across at...
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Through empty to-go boxes and colorful snapshots of culture hanging on the wall, the feeling of connection permeates Carried Away. … read more