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Habibi Means Beloved: Moudi Sbeity’s Journey from Evacuee to Equality...
“They think we’re kind of crazy,” Sbeity says. “I grew up with God being this sort of judge that would punish you if you did the wrong things… It was a very strict way of living with the teachings.” … read more
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child @ Eccles Theater
Harry Potter fans are rushing to the Eccles Theatre to catch showings of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here in Utah, however when you make a play that relies on cutting-edge technology, you’ll always run the risk of the spectacle overshadowing the narrative. … read more
SLUG Style: Michael McHenry
I’m obsessed with the collision of food, design, music, lighting, fashion, service, storytelling, energy and human behavior. Why does one room feel alive while another one doesn’t? … read more
Secondhand (Aesthetically Pleasing) Screenings
From The Bride of Chucky to The Moomins, filmmakers have to think like a fashion designer, and we’re all about the aesthetics for this secondhand screening. The splash of color and light, the intricate mise-en-scene, particular placement of props and clothing — all of this plays an important part in storytelling. … read more
Film | Film Reviews | SLUGmag
How Shabana Azeez Stays Grounded in The Airport Chaplain
After finishing season The Pitt, Indo-Australian actress Shabana Azeez flew back to Melbourne to star in The Airport Chaplain, a new series about airport ministry. … read more
September 2026 Astrology Forecast: Divine Accord
When the verdict comes down, the answer is clear. As you were born, you were saved to be here. In the moments of exchange, the offer is made near. … read more
Redbull Dance Your Style 06.20.2026 @ Utah Arts Festival
Competitors from all over the United States came to Salt Lake City for the Redbull Dance Your Style qualifiers. The top dancers battled it out for the crowd. … read more
Local Review: Mended Hearts Club — Nobody’s Favorite
You’d better set some time aside for Nobody’s Favorite. A story of an album bashing our capitalist society and the damage we’ve done to our planet over 11 songs. … read more
Photo Gallery: Kilby Block Party 7 @ Utah State Fairpark
From headliner Lorde’s rainy Utah debut to local drag queen Pattie Gonia showing off four costumes in a single set, SLUG’s photographers captured all of the action. … read more
Review: Thundercat — Distraction
Thundercat is back after six years with a project that will blow your silly patterned socks off, something that cuts through the brain fog and overstimulation. … read more
April 2026 Astrology Forcast – Self-Organizing Principle of Nature
Have no fear. All that is ready to be born already exists and is nowhere at all. All are patterns written in cipher by an intelligence beyond our time. … read more
Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk has been pro for nearly 19 years and officially stopped competing in 1999. At 33 years of age, eating well and skating regularly keeps him healthy. … read more
