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Touch It, Turn It to Gold: Jared Gold Brings Vivacious...
In a warehouse space full of clothing patterns, racks of jackets and skirts, boxes of scarves, enormous computer screens, sewing machines and genuinely interesting-looking people, a man with a full-length wool coat and camouflage pants directs the operation. He is the Idaho-born, Los Angeles fashion scene-weaned, fashion world upstart Jared Gold. With a new retail
Revolution Thrives as One of the Only Snowboard Manufacturers in...
Few people are aware that pretty much every snowboard in stock at the local shop is manufactured overseas. You just might be astonished to find that the largest and one of the few snowboard manufactuers that exists in North America is located in Orem, Utah. … read more
Katchup – December 2004
For the month of December, there are also plenty of discounts to be had out there for charities at different resorts. Here are a few chances to help the needy and help your wallet. … read more
Bellydancing – December 2004
When I watch Shahravar dance, I am transported to another time and place: to exotic lands, spicy scents and multi-layered earthy music. There is magic and mystery in her interpretations, and an absolute excellence of technique. Her performances are always unique and beautiful, which comes from her obvious joy and delight in dancing, and translates
Adjusting the Sights: Local Artists Steve Larson and Jason Jones
Artisan Frameworks and Gallery is currently displaying a show entitled “Four Every Season” with landscape painters Jason Jones, Steve Larson, Cassandra Parsons and M’lisa Paulson. SLUG sat down with Jason and Steve to catch up on their scintillating careers. SLUG: You draw a lot from the Utah landscapes, but where have you gone recently out
The Old Man & the Ski: Tanner Hall’s 21st B-Day...
This past October marked the celebration of one of freeskiing’s most renowned personalities, Tanner Hall. After dominating the competition and movie scene for the last five years, the young superstar finally hit the ripe old age of 21. … read more
Yet More Moore: A Review of Michael Moore’s UVSC Lecture...
Sean Hannity was right, way right. Michael Moore did cross the line coming to Utah but in doing so, may have stumbled unknowingly into becoming yet another influential part of local politics. I was not at Hannity’s pep rally the week before Moore visited UVSC, but he must have left quite an impression on the
Queens of the Fashion Scene
In the history of Utah alternative establishments, men traditionally stepped up to bring alternative flavor to our cultural drought through such establishments as Raunch Records, Trash clothing store, Galaxina, Modified, the Speedway Café, and of course, this magazine, which was originally owned by JR Ruppel. Utah’s counterculture might have started out being led by men,
Hellbent for Hellrose
From the ashes of Hollywood Skateboards, fronted by Chris Markovich, comes the team that DJ calls a ” force to be reckoned with”- Hellrose Skateboards. [DJ Chavez]Syndrome Distribution, once known for cookie-cutter-type skateboard companies (Status, DNA) is taking a chance with this band of “dirt bags.” The company has been looking for a hesh brand
Bubblegum & Burton?: The Romain DeMarchi interview
Burton Snowboards was recently in town premiering their new DVD, The Process 3. To promote this, some of the riders would be in town to do an autograph session at the Gateway before the premiere. I got to go have a beer with one of the riders, Romain DeMarchi. It would be the second visit of this kind to Utah. … read more