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Trent Call: Processed Opening Reception @ UMOCA Exhibit 12.12
In Processed, Call’s work uses collage, digital media, painting and found objects to manifest new ways of exploring the fast food industry, consumerism and our perceptions of art and the world around us. … read more
Salt Lake City Indicts the System: A Justice Rally for...
The decision by a Staten Island, N.Y. grand jury to not indict NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo on his use of a chokehold that resulted in the death of Eric Garner has furthered the raw outrage that is already greatly felt across the nation. … read more
Mean Jeans @ Diabolical Records 12.05 with Kepi Ghoulie, JAWWZZ!!
On Friday, December 5th, 2014, a super kick-ass, fun-as-hell and free show took place at Diabolical Records. Mean Jeans (Portland, Ore.), Kepi Ghoulie (former frontman for Groovie Ghoulies) & local act JAWWZZ!! made up the bill. … read more
Music | Reviews | Show Reviews
Movember Mustache Competition @ Poplar Street Pub 11.29
Jed’s Barber Shop hosted a Movember Mustache competition at the Poplar Street Pub in Downtown Salt Lake City. Behold the classiest beards in the valley! … read more
Creature Feature: Ladie Lilith – Smashing Gender Expectation
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
Art | Arts | LGBTQ+ | Performance & Theatre
Ale Beer Reviews
The holidays are coming, and there’s going to be a lot of liquid cheer coming your way, which is likely going to be big and spicy like the season it represents. It’s truly one of best times of the year for beer. However, we’re only human. … read more
Product Reviews
Product reviews for Blue Microphones, CLIF Bar, Crosley, Yantouch, CamelBak, Jaybird, Ultimate Ears and Zippy Dynamics. … read more
SLUG Reviews Television Shows from 2014
Television reviews for Behaving Badly, Cartoon Network Holiday Collection, Edge Of Tomorrow, Hercules, Impractical Jokers, Into The Storm, Jersey Boys, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Poppy Ackroyd, Reno 911! and Tammy. … read more
SLUG Snow Photo Feature: Mikey LeBlanc
In this day and age of stunt snowboarding, nothing is more refreshing than a day at the Rail Gardens with Mikey LeBlanc. … read more
Book Reviews
Book reviews for Amelia Cole, Black Metal: Omnibus, Chasing the Light: The Cloud Cult Story, Courage, The Daughters Of Mars, John Marshall: The Chief Justice Who Saved the Nation, The Low Road, The March on Washington, Salsa!, Tale Of Sand, tulip and V-Wars Vol. 1. … read more
Headwear To Shredwear: Discrete Clothing Wants Your Body
Carr’s beanie-covered head, and the mind inside it, are responsible for Discrete Clothing—formerly Discrete Headwear. SLUG had the chance to meet with him in his headquarters looking over Exchange Place in Salt Lake City to get the lowdown on the new stuff. … read more
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Isaiah Beh
Isaiah has been around the Salt Lake skate scene for a long time. He won’t remember this, but I first saw him skate in person one night in 2003 … … read more
