Arts
Bold & Beautiful: Robin D’Banc
Despite their self-described “mean girl energy,” Robin D’Banc’s personal journey and performances have inspired their community to be authentic. … read more
Through Suffering, Hope: The Healing Power of Betsy L. Ross’...
Ross’ tale of finding meaning in suffering is a deeply affecting balm worthy of countering the malaise of the 2020s. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Heller Highwater
Heller Highwater is a Wyoming-raised space cowboy navigating disability, trauma, and masculinity through “Reclaiming his Yeehaw.” … read more
Ink Master Winner Bobby Johnson: Skating, Prison Tattoos and the...
Local tattoo artist and latest Ink Master winner Bobby Johnson tells SLUG how his childhood shaped his career. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Sally Cone Slopes
Growing up watching drag reality with her mother, the Why Kiki legend Sally Cone Slopes started practicing and began her drag journey during 2020. … read more
I Exist Because They Survived: Artists Unpack Assimilation at Material...
At Sangre Mia, an upcoming installation at Material gallery, artists Bianca Velasquez and Kelly Tapìa-Chuning unpack assimilation through new approaches to traditional mediums. … read more
Paper Apps DUNGEON: Game Design Minimalism
Paper Apps DUNGEON is a notebook-based dungeon crawler that you can play anywhere at any time—it only requires a pencil and a die. … read more
Painting with Petals: The Creative Process of Little Gay Garden
June Hyatte’s job as a floral designer and gardening scientist allows for an important exchange of emotions and care within our community. … read more
Looking Sharp: Annie Hall’s Cover Design of Occam’s Razor
Designer Annie Hall has taken up the challenge to represent Occam’s Razor, a core principle of design that prioritizes simplicity, on the cover of SLUG’s 2023 Design in Utah issue. … read more
From Script to Set: Janice Chan on Designing for Theater
Many folks working in “the theater” have a self-professed, life-long passion for the performing arts, but that’s not the case for scenic designer Janice Chan. … read more
Play Review: Murder On the Orient Express
Pioneer Theatre Company’s Murder on the Orient Express stands as the biggest, most colorful ensemble of characters the theatre has put on to date … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Ana Lee Kage
Since leaving architecture behind, Ana Lee Kage has combined her love for creating unique clothing with a long-running love for drag to stand out as both a performer and a creator. … read more
