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About The Cover: For our 365th issue around the sun—our 7th Annual May Bike Issue—artist Mike Murdock acknowledges the inextricable link between bikes and the bigger picture of our planet’s well-being. In his matchless style, Murdock pays homage to our inner bike weirdo with his colorful characters. Find more of Murdock’s work at ultrasnazzy.bigcartel.com.
Photo by @Clancycoop

SLUG Style: Miche Elizabeth

By Tyson Call [Posted May 22, 2019]

Miche Elizabeth is a massage therapist, L.A. transplant and cyclist who has brought her unique sense of style to Salt Lake City. … read more

Photo: Ponneh Ghana

The Wild Reeds @ Metro Music Hall 05.17 w/ Jenny O.

By Billy Swartzfager [Posted May 21, 2019]

My only hope is that The Wild Reeds have more music in the works, so that they can play longer the next time they pass through here. … read more

View of what was going on outside at Slug Mag's Brewstillery. Photo: Jayson Ross

SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery @ Trolley Square 05.18

By Jayson Ross, John Barkiple [Posted May 20, 2019]

The spring installment of SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery took over Historic Trolley Square on May 18, filling the south side of the building with local breweries, distilleries and eager patrons! … read more

Photo courtesy of Sonali Loomba.

Kathak and Grace: Kaldharaa Dance School

By Parker Scott Mortensen [Posted May 17, 2019]

The message was clear: Kaldharaa Dance School wants more people to know they exist and wants to teach them about the rich history of Kathak. … read more

Ugly-Boys

Episode #311 – Ugly Boys

[Posted May 15, 2019]

Benton Wood believes the experienced formation of Ugly Boys paved a foundation that has poised them for the big time. … read more

Photo courtesy of William Athey.

A Look Into William Athey’s Bike Projects

By Tim Kronenberg [Posted May 15, 2019]

William Athey is currently trying to get all of his newer bike purchases from their point of origin to the repair shop and into the hands of new owners. … read more

Photo: Eliot Lee Hazel

Kilby Court’s 20th Anniversary Block Party with Death Cab for Cutie

By Bianca Velasquez [Posted May 9, 2019]

As Salt Lake celebrates Kilby Court’s 20th year, it is easy to reflect on how Kilby fosters a myriad of first-time moments. … read more

The Japanese House Photo: Jim Mangan

Review: The Japanese House @ The Complex w/ Art School Girlfriend 05.05

By Paige Zuckerman [Posted May 9, 2019]

Although The Japanese House is perhaps less probable to fill some of the clownishly large shoes of her Dirty Hit originating brethren, she’s clearly destined for her own fashion of greatness. … read more

Photo courtesy of Thrill Kill Cult

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult: Gabbing with Groovie Man

By Mistress Nancy [Posted May 2, 2019]

Thrill Kill Kult’s front man and founding member Groovie Man discusses his participation in the Wax Trax! Q &A touring panel for the movie Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax Records, their upcoming tour and took a brief look into the history of the band. We grieved, loved and laughed as we conversed about the days of yore. … read more

L–R) Blair Draper, Derek Clark, Justin Richardson, Elowyn LaPointe and Jared Asplund wax and wane their music styles through Martian Cult to provide a unique sound. Photo: LmSorenson.net

Localized: Martian Cult

By Bianca Velasquez [Posted May 2, 2019]

Vocalist Jared Asplund and bassist Elowyn LaPointe were led down a path of synth-heavy music and dystopian storytelling to form Martian Cult. … read more

Photos: @clancycoop, John Barkiple

SLC Staycation: Bike Edition

By Ali Shimkus, Bianca Velasquez, John Barkiple, Paige Zuckerman, Parker Scott Mortensen, Tyson Call, Zaina Abujebarah [Posted May 2, 2019]

Luckily, there are many bikeable local amenities to enhance your tour of downtown SLC. … read more

Content Shifter: 7 Streaming Series for Mother’s Day

By Bill Frost [Posted May 2, 2019]

Here are seven streaming TV series that showcase wildly different mothers at their best, worst and straight-up weirdest. … read more

(L–R) Emily Parr and Megan Dunn aim to create more WTF-friendly spaces by forming an all-ladies alleycat race later this year. Photo: Jessica Bundy

Inappropriate Boys Club: Creating a WTF-Friendly Space in the Fixie-Freestyle Community

By Naomi Clegg [Posted May 2, 2019]

Inappropriate Boys Club was started by Megan Dunn and Emily Parr last fall to showcase their moves and publicize the races they put on. … read more

Photo: Chris Hollands

Beer of the Month: Fisher Brewing’s Hayduke

By Chris and Sylvia Hollands [Posted May 2, 2019]

Walking into Fisher Brewing Company for beer as the doors open on a Saturday morning may be the perfect way to start the weekend. … read more

St. George Bicycle Collective Director Judith Rognli has helped the community focus on bicycle commuting and enabling different groups to feel empowered via bikes. Photo: Amy Osness

Rolling in the Red Rocks: The St. George Bicycle Collective

By Paige Zuckerman [Posted May 2, 2019]

Since October 2017, Utah bike culture has experienced a whole new space for community growth and collaboration at the St. George Bicycle Collective. … read more

(L–R) Saturday Cycles Owner Mark Kennedy and Director of Social Media Engagement Steve “bykmor” Wasmund organize one-night overnight bike trips for busy SLC dwellers to get to the great outdoors quickly. Photo: John Barkiple

Saturday Cycles

By Caroline Jackson [Posted May 2, 2019]

Saturday Cycles is making that close access to the mountains more attainable to those with busy schedules or those who have never done a trip like this. … read more

Evelin created this shadowbox art piece as a way to express herself tangibly in her journey to wellness. Photo: John Barkiple

Art as Wellness: UMOCA’s See Me Exhibit

By Parker Scott Mortensen [Posted May 2, 2019]

See Me is the latest exhibit residing in UMOCA’s “Ed Space” that challenges our perception of the role of art in daily life. … read more

Beehive Bike Polo Club member observes the game at the club's city-sanctioned courts at Jordan Park. Photo: Matthew Hunter

Pushing the Polo: Beehive Bike Polo Club is Expanding

By Steven Goemaat [Posted May 2, 2019]

Beehive Bike Polo Club attribute a lot of their success to their tight-knit community. They play polo together, but they are also really great friends. … read more

Hog Wallow’s quesadilla makes it interesting by including steaming smoked brisket and black-bean-and-corn salsa in the cheese. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Hog Wallow

By Mandy Murray [Posted May 2, 2019]

Hog Wallow is the perfect locale for not only libations but incredible food options. It’s a low-key great time, afternoon or night. … read more

UMOCA Artist-in-Residence Megan Hallett will show the outcome of The League of Reluctant Bicyclists at the museum on June 28. Photo: Kerri Hopkins

The League of Reluctant Bicyclists

By Sean Zimmerman-Wall [Posted May 2, 2019]

Megan Hallett of Framework Arts has set out on her latest project, The League of Reluctant Bicyclists, slated to become a living exhibit at UMOCA. … read more