February 2020
About The Cover: Our February issue cover touts the spirit of local leadership through illustrator Brett Ferrin’s digital composition. The light of leadership illuminates the symbolism used on the cover to wed local references—such as the beehive and our state bird—with the tenets of positive leadership. For more of Ferrin’s work, visit his Instagram page @brett.ferrin or website brettferrin.com.
Lighting Lanterns in the Dark: The Rape Recovery Center and...
For 45 years the Rape Recovery Center has been the flagship trauma-informed and multiculturally conscious sexual-violence safe space in Salt Lake. … read more
Localized: Beachmen
It’s been five years since Beachmen released their second and last album, now they are making a comeback for SLUG’s Localized Showcase. … read more
Filling in the Gaps: The Rose Park Neighborhood Center
The Rose Park Neighborhood Center offers a space for refugees and immigrant voices to be heard and a program to address personal and familial obstacles. … read more
Keeping Salt Lake Unique: SLC’s Business Development Division
The Business Development Division wants to create a vision of SLC that balances a vibrant local scene with responsible economic growth. … read more
Localized: Purr Bats
Get ready to be captivated by the powerful Purr Bats and internalize Is-p’s new mantra, “Why live blandly?” at SLUG’s Anniversary Localized Showcase. … read more
Localized: Dream Slut
Nostalgia struck the local post-punk group Dream Slut when they realized it had been more than three years since they last played together. … read more
Localized: Telepanther
Telepanther live shows give the band and the audience a chance to carve out an alter ego that may have never been tapped into with any other environment. … read more
Existimos Collective: Helping The QTBIPOC Community Feel Seen
The heart of Existimos’ mission is to provide a solution to a stark lack they identified in Utah’s art community and created a space by QTBIPOC for QTBIPOC. … read more
Mastering Gravity: How Brian Castillo and The National Ability Center...
The National Ability Center is a resource for individuals trying to find their stride on the mountains, regardless of their current ability level. … read more
Beer of the Month: Piña Colada
“We love Piña Colada anything—this was sure to be a treat,” find SLUG beer writers Chris and Sylvia Hollands in this edition of Beer of the Month. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Trevor Brady
Trevor Brady on THC one February morning before work. In this case, THC stands for “The Huge Chute” in Wolverine Cirque rather than tetrahydrocannabinol. … read more
The Union for Street Solidarity: Compassion for fellow Salt Lakers
The Union for Street Solidarity is a small but growing group of concerned individuals aiding those in need through direct action. … read more
