Arts
Ogden’s Ticket to Ride: Danielle Fry of Ogden Bicycle Collective
At the head of Ogden Bicycle Collective is Director Danielle Fry, who believes in a mission of giving the people of Ogden access to bicycles when other transportation options may not be as viable. … read more
The Best Job in the World: Jace Burbidge & Bike...
Even though juvenile biking is suffering a decline, organizations like Bike Utah are ramping up to help local kids reconnect with the bicycles that might be buried in their garages. … read more
Dancing with the Spider: Utah Rep’s Kiss of the Spider...
Utah Rep brings audiences the Utah premiere of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” which makes visible the unattainable hope of tomorrow while intermingling dark humor, fishnets, feathers and killer choreography. … read more
The Quantum Artist: Tara McPherson
Dreamy portraits in hues of pastel blues and pinks are trademarks of New York–based artist Tara McPherson. Often depicting dainty figurines with a mystical, surreal air, the subjects of McPherson’s paintings delve into myth, emotion and astronomy. … read more
Suite Space: Three Emerging Choreographers at the Sugar Space Arts...
This Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, three emerging choreographers will premiere Suite Space at the Sugar Space Arts Warehouse, made possible by the Sugar Space Foundation Artist in Residency Program. … read more
Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders
One of the latest additions to the Salt Lake drag scene, Jude Wanders considers themselves a drag king or a drag thing and uses their background in theater in their performances. Their connection to masculinity in and out of drag makes what they do both unique and powerful. … read more
SLUG Style: Sam Stinson
Sam Stinson, aka DJ Feral Cat, is a purveyor of vinyl, an eccentric and a general musicphile. You may have seen him down at Randy’s Records slinging LPs. … read more
Art | Art and Fashion | Fashion | Slug Style
SLUG Magazine’s 28th Anniversary Party Fashion Show @ The Depot...
Community members of all ages gathered at The Depot for SLUG’s 28th Anniversary Party Fashion Show, which was inspiring look back on the 28 years of SLUG. … read more
The Eternal Art Major: Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson’s paintings feature portraits—often recognized from pop culture and art history—that are juxtaposed almost on top of each other. The trademark style of cluttered portraits in the same painting with colorful motifs in the background is something that Wilson attributes to his compulsions to fill the entirety of his paintings. … read more
Ballet for the People: Municipal Ballet Co. Teams Up with...
Sarah Longoria, Director of the Municipal Ballet Company, says, “We want to present ballet in a way that we believe people would enjoy.” The company’s upcoming show Metatransit—in collaboration with Conquer Monster—directly reflects this ideal. Catch the futuristic collaboration on April 7 and 8 at Urban Lounge. … read more
Ode to Jet Pack: The Coolest Cat Who Ever Lived
“Truth be told, I never cared for cats much before Jet Pack and I became thick as thieves, but Jet Pack was no ordinary cat,” says Mike Brown. Read on to discover why Jet Pack was the coolest cat who ever lived. … read more
Damned and Loving It
Those who know their music history would tell you that, 40 years ago, The Damned were the first punk band to release a single, press an album and then break up and get back together. The rest is a little complicated. … read more
