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Creature Feature: M*SC
Carley’s recent performances as the reidentified M*SC have been fun, music-oriented performances where he’s even begun producing and DJing his own sets. … read more
Review: Beren and Lúthien
The drafts of this tale have been collected anew in Beren and Lúthien by their third son, Christopher Tolkien. Throughout them all is the common thread of Tolkien’s undying passion for the love of his life, Edith.
Tastemakers 2017 @ The Gateway
Whether your palette calls for steak, seafood, veggies or any obscure category not listed on the most recent food pyramid, Tastemakers has something for you to enjoy. … read more
The Utah Beer Festival: Curing Your Ale-Ments Since 2009
We thought this would be a great opportunity to host a festival because we had so much great beer—great local beer,” says Briggs. “We were so excited to see them winning awards at the Great American Beer Festival and in San Diego. We thought that we should be highlighting them ourselves, here in Utah.” … read more
We Are Here: Utah’s WNBTQ Artists of Color
We Are Here, a Utah collective by and for Utah-based women, nonbinary and trans people of color, will present Color Against White Canvas on June 17 at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. … read more
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep: Show Me Your Pig!
Located in the heart of Sugarhouse is a contemporary brewpub inspired by Utah’s intrinsic history. Black Sheep has taken over the dining space at Epic Brewing, offering a menu that surprises with authentic Native American cuisine. The made-to-order spread is a fusion of Southwestern, Navajo and Mexican-inspired dishes. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Alex Vermillion
Vermillion has taken zir enthusiasm, passion and expertise to write countless pieces for SLUG that celebrate Utah’s creative community, from spirited reviews of Utah theatre to local artist-activist interviews. … read more
BMX Photo Feature: Thor Yamamoto
Even though Thor Yamamoto isn’t doing a hard trick in this photo, his style and attitude shine through and speak for themselves. Kids like Thor are a big part of why I stay heavily involved in BMX. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Jake Flood
Growing up in small town Utah, we had a lot of “almost spots”—skateboard spots that had one thing wrong with it that made it impossible to skate, or spots that none of us were good enough to skate. This spot in the Avenues is one of those spots. Several skaters tried this boardslide this day, but Jake Flood was the first to roll away from the snake. … read more
Beer of the Month: Fisher Classic Lager
There’s a complexity and balance of malt and hop flavors that are subtle but still provide a bit of excitement on the tongue. The carbonation is medium-high and light bodied, with a smooth, crisp and lightly tickling mouthfeel. The light alcohol is well hidden, with zero warming effects. … read more
Queering the Classics: Riot Act’s HØÜSES
After their recent Utah premiere of Poor Bastard, London-based theatre company Riot Act is preparing to deliver to Salt Lake City yet another rebellious and evocative classic adaptation. This time, Riot Act is spicing up the Utah theatre scene with HØÜSES, a modern, LGBTQ+ version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. … read more
The 5th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By The Gateway and...
On May 20, a sunny spring Saturday afternoon, urban cyclists and onlookers gathered at the fountain of The Gateway to sign up and line up for the 5th Annual SLUG Cat alleycat race. … read more
