August 2018
About the Cover: Alethia Lunares is an artisan at the 10th Annual Craft Lake City® DIY Festival® Presented By Harmons and Mark Miller Subaru (Aug. 10–12, the Gallivan Center). Her feel for vibrant, bright colors translates impeccably to a SLUG cover. In this piece, fruition, the hand’s flowers recall CLC’s mission to nurture local working creators. Follow her on Instagram at @alethialunares.
House of Tenebris: CLC Artisan
Adrian and Rachel Prazen’s relationship and craftsmanship were forged from dark and intricate places. After coming in and out of the tempering fire, they channeled their struggles and strengths into a thriving jewelry business. … read more
Sharlie’s Treats: CLC Craft Food
For the emerging apprentice chef, the time right out of culinary school becomes one in which to immerse yourself into the world of restaurants, finding your passions and absorbing all of the knowledge that the chefs working above you in the kitchen will bestow. … read more
Binary: CLC DIY Engineer
Binary (binaryslc.com) is a 3D-printing company that is currently exploring robotic-fabrication techniques in the field of additive manufacturing. What they have to offer applies to the architectural and design markets, which Binary is in itself. … read more
Gold Ridge Design: CLC Vintage Vendor
Through innovation and hard work, Will Simmons of Gold Ridge Design can upholster any item—from modernized couches to transformed, ’60s-diner RV interiors. … read more
Film Review: Eighth Grade
Like eighth grade, Bo Burnham’s feature-film debut will have you wincing in secondhand (and firsthand) embarrassment and laughing through heart-pangs. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Karli Duisen
Since June of 2017, SLUG graphic designer Karli Duisen has imparted her craft and skill to layouts in print issues of the magazine. Duisen was first drawn to SLUG’s content because of our community focus—especially our monthly Localized double-feature of local bands. … read more
Local Music Reviews August 2018
August reviews of local artists including zonekidd, Suburban Hell-Kill, Black Jupiter and more as the month goes on. … read more
National Music Reviews August 2018
August reviews of releases from artists like, Still Corners, Cullen Omori and more throughout the month. … read more