Arts

Peter Parker Stole My Spidey Senses: The Nerd Poetry Slam
By Andrea Silva

A group piece by Ben Barker and Ryan Canter, which channeled the Calvin and Hobbes comics, combined a cultural reference to identify with and a ‘take with you’ life message—which is my preferred style of slam poetry. … read more

One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Lecture: Marie Gaytan Series...
By Tyson Call

The room was filled with academic types from the U of U and other distinguished-looking people, yet they had jumped on the tequila like it was a frat party on campus when it was actually a swanky private event on South Temple. … read more

Creature Feature: Derek Perry
By Christian Schultz

When one thinks of Salt Lake’s Bad Kids Collective, certain images come to mind—wild, frenetic performances and elaborate, often fantastic costumes. No Bad Kid embodies this lifestyle more than Derek Perry, Salt Lake resident and Club Kid extraordinaire. There’s just one thing that sets Perry apart—he’s never performed onstage. … read more

Winter Hues: January’s Gallery Stroll
By Mariah Mann Mellus

For January’s Gallery Stroll, go remind yourself that winter is a season and not a state of mind.

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Illustrate, Illuminate: [con]text @ UMFA Exhibit
By Kathy Rong Zhou

Three curators at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts decided to navigate the usage of words and text in art and to showcase the versatility and artistry of language, particularly when it is used in works of art. So, they put together [con]text, an exploration of how visual artists have harnessed the power of language. … read more

SLUG Style: Adam Kaessner
By Tyson Call

“I feel like every day you dress up,” he says. “You are wearing stuff not just for yourself but for other people too. I feel like it’s nice to be comfortable making fun of myself.” … read more

A Conversation with Jane Lynch
By Rachel Jensen

Let’s start out by being very clear about one thing: Jane Lynch is a one-woman entertainment powerhouse. SLUG had a chance to talk with Lynch about the kick-off of her tour—An Evening with Jane Lynch, starting Dec. 31 in Park City at the Eccles Center Main Stage. … read more

Ballet West’s The Nutcracker @ Capitol Theatre
By Seeth McGavien

I remember the magic and mystery of the Nutcracker from when I was young and was excited to see this version now that I am older and more refined with my taste. I still felt the magic, but soon realized the need for this to be reimagined. I say this because as much as I love a good classic, it is always refreshing to see a new take on a familiar story. … read more

The Bee: True Stories from the Hive @ Urban Lounge...
By Kathy Rong Zhou

On Dec. 18, The Bee debuted at Urban Lounge to an audience of over 200. The venue was pleasantly crowded and the audience was chatty and enthusiastic. … read more

Christmas with Misfits @ The Rose Wagner Studio Theatre 12.11
By Benjamin Tilton

At the Studio Theater within the Rose Wagner, the Plan-B Theatre Company will be presenting Christmas with Misfits, a wonderfully odd Christmas romp that brings a refreshing air into the stale Holiday routines that we can almost predict this time of year. … read more

SLUG Style: Dyana Durfee and Korey Martin
By Tyson Call

Korey and Dyana don’t seem to follow any particular school of thought regarding the aesthetic they look for in clothing, though it is by no means random. They feel that being comfortable with yourself and how you are is important. … read more

Creature Feature: Ladie Lilith – Smashing Gender Expectation
By Christian Schultz

Lilith describes her/his performance style as gory and raw. “I enjoy that my art makes people talk,” she/he says, likening her performance to political theater. One visceral example was when she smashed a model LDS Temple on stage at Metro Bar, which elicited strong responses—both complimentary and derogatory—from onlookers. … read more