Authors: Jesse Hawlish
Snow On Tha Bluff
Forget Omar and Stringer Bell – there’s a new gangsta in town. … read more
Modern Imbecile’s Planet World
A hit-and-miss comedy that misses hard but hits harder. … read more
Matthew Ivan Bennett and Mesa Verde
On February 24, Plan-B, in its permanent home at the beautiful Rose Wagner Theater, will present the world premier of MESA VERDE, a new play by Matthew Ivan Bennett. Disney on Ice this was not. In fact, it was probably the most unique subject matter I’ve seen explored on stage—and a well-acted, emotional powerhouse to boot. Such is Plan-B’s legacy. … read more
Plan-B Theatre: Borderlands
If you’ve never seen a Plan-B production there are a few things you should know about Borderlands. No one gets shot. No one sings any songs. There’s not really a hero and there’s certainly not a villain. In fact, Borderlands’ cast of four Provoans mostly sit around a used car lot and talk about themselves and their shitty problems. Sound like a good time? Well it is—it really is. … read more
A Delicate Balance: Exigent Records Finds its Groove
Colby Houghton, father of two and T-Mobile employee by day, is no stranger to the business behind owning a record label. Colby’s brainchild, Exigent Records, has seen substantial national success with GAZA, Loom, Prize Country and a gamut of successful and up-and-coming regional bands. … read more
SLUG vs Slug: An Atmosphere Interview
In the land of indie hip-hop, Slug and Ant are kings. Minneapolis’ homegrown rap group Atmosphere is two men: Slug’s the voice and Ant’s the noise. … read more
Smoke That Shit: A Hookah How-To with Aztec Highway
Aztec’s resident hookah expert Santino Novasio is here to spread the love with some pro tips for all the Salt Lake hookah lovers and future enthusiasts. … read more
Craft Lake City Artist: Claire Taylor
Claire Taylor has an abiding love for animals. Wolves, lambs, pigs—subtly anthropomorphized beasts are her adopted symbols. … read more
Geek 2.0
Roger Altizer has a job that’s so cool you probably haven’t even thought to wish for it. While pursuing his PhD at the U of U, Altizer has proposed and implemented the University’s first gaming classes. That’s right, this enviable fella is actually a professor of video games. … read more
Herc
For a moment, walking into Herc’s home is like walking into anyone’s home, until you empty out into Herc’s Living Room, and the scene changes from cozy to state-of-the-art. Although Herc’s high-end set up spans four rooms of his abode, the comfy furniture, carpeted spaces and secluded backyard garden keep the house that doubles as a recording studio feeling like a home. … read more