Authors: Alton Barnhart
Secondhand Screenings Presents: Guilty Pleasures
For this Secondhand Screenings, we’re looking at the critically-panned / societally-hated black sheep of the entertainment circuit that are some of our writers’ timeless classics. … read more
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What’s In My Closet? With Stevie Shock
An entire house tour was warranted with a six-page spread about Stevie Shock’s artistic background, but I came here to ask one question: “What’s in your closet?” … read more
A Happily Gay Romp to Downtown SLC’s Gay Bars
I ventured back out into SLC nightlife to seek out a spot where you come as you are, where self-acceptance and community are a fruity-kissed cocktail away. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2026
If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else? So to express eternal pride, SLUG has got you covered with an overall musical good time. … read more
The Heavy-Hitting Performances of Kilby Block Party 7
Through skin-crackling heat and packed TRAX carts, Kilby Block Party brought its “show must go on” mentality and thousands of festival-goers joined in. … read more
The 14th Annual SLUG Cat Presented by The Blocks
The streets of Salt Lake City became filled with the rapid flicker, as nearly 100 bicyclists competed in the alleycat-style scavenger hunt known as SLUG Cat! … read more
Last Call for Secondhand Screenings!
Secondhand Screenings are bringing the heart-warming, soul-crushing, hopeful lights at the end of the tunnel or sorrowful turns for the worst. Last call! … read more
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Test of Taste: Food Challenges to Try and Stomach
Open wide! Associate Editor Alton Barnhart is climbing the summit to beat three of the biggest, boldest food challenges of Utah with quite the story to tell. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2026
God, I’m fucking hungry…what should I get? Some iced-out emo rock to numb the heartache? Tempting … A good ol’ fashioned indie folk tune? Sounds appetizing. … read more
Cottonwood Crawl: Two Dudes with a few Brew Reviews
On Wasatch Boulevard, a new crawl beckons any soul that tempts a bit of amber. The Cottonwood Crawl: eight bars, three miles and a sip from each stop. … read more
Slinging’ Hooch: My 9-5 at the State-Owned Liquor Store
I thought working at a liquor store was bottom of the barrel. Although I did see my fair share of peaked personalities, the job itself wasn’t half bad. … read more
Screenings So Bad: A Secondhand Screenings Special
In this special edition of Secondhand Screenings, we indulged in media so deplorable that it nearly killed us. This is Screenings So Bad! … read more
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