Utah Rally to Empower Our Communities
By Dave Brewer, Gabe Mejia [Posted November 10, 2016]
The day after Super Tuesday, when Donald Trump became America’s president-elect, hundreds of Utahns and local coalitions took to Washington Square and the Salt Lake City and County Building for an impromptu rally to empower our communities. … read more
Goth Prom: A Retro Escape Before the Holidays
By Seeth McGavien [Posted November 3, 2016]
It is time to dust off that tuxedo, break out those cummerbunds, stretch out those fishnets and apply some heavy eyeliner. This may seem like an odd combination—however, come Nov. 19, it will be prom time. That’s right: Area 51 will be hosting their first Goth Prom. I am as excited as I am intrigued. … read more
Salt Lake Comic Con 2016
By Logan Sorenson @LMSorenson [Posted September 7, 2016]
Salt Lake Comic Con 2016, the massive biannual event that has proven that Salt Lake City and Utah is a boiling hotspot of geekdom, movie buffs and fantasy, kicked off Sept. 1 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. … read more
Craft Lake City 8th Annual DIY Fest 2016
By Jo Savage @SavageDangerWolf, John Barkiple, Niels Jensen, Rachel Molenda @snowlenda, Tyson Call @clancycoop [Posted August 15, 2016]
Craft Lake City’s 8th Annual DIY Festival expanded to three days this year, and all of the music, vendors, delicious food and beautiful art could hardly be contained in one weekend. … read more
SLUG @ Utah Pride Parade 2016
By John Barkiple [Posted June 8, 2016]
The 2016 Utah Pride Parade painted 200 South with a colorful palette of enthusiastic support for LGBTQ+ Utahns as supporters marched under a proud rainbow umbrella. SLUG Magazine’s bevy of bikers and bumblers passed out magazines, sunglasses, stickers, enameled pins and Death by Salt V compilations. … read more
Motos in Moab 2016
By Tyson Call @clancycoop [Posted June 2, 2016]
In what has become unholy tradition, Motos in Moab returned screeching in sideways to the outskirts of the little dusty town usually known for hiking boots, kayaks and landscape photography. What began as a simple motorcycle ride and campout blossomed into what many attendees are calling the “motorcycle Burning Man.” … read more
SLUG Cat 2016
By John Barkiple [Posted May 16, 2016]
Bikes ruled the roads, changing lanes and running lights with abandon during the 2016 SLUG Cat race. Racers registered at Saturday Cycles and relaxed in canopied shade before tackling their manifest’s challenges. With stops scattered around town from the Marmalade to Sugarhouse, riders had to plan their routes carefully or risk missing their cutoff time … read more
Mr. Jesse Walker’s 6th Annual Bunny Hop
By Tyson Call [Posted March 28, 2016]
On Sunday, March 27, The Garage on Beck hosted Jesse Walker’s 6th annual Bunny Hop, a day-long event benefitting the Volunteers of America, Utah – Homeless Youth Resource Center. Festivities included vinyl-spinning DJs, a raffle, hat contest, performances, dancing, special drink offerings as well as a Garage on Beck buffet, including their signature fried funeral … read more
Startup Santa Book Drive
By Beehive Startups [Posted January 6, 2016]
Already, United Way volunteers have collected 4,500 books—which is enough for every first grader in all Title 1 schools in Utah County to each receive a book. … read more
SLUG Holiday Party 2015: SLUG Staff Slays St. Nick in Style
By Johnny Betts [Posted December 10, 2015]
It is a remarkable thing to witness people from a myriad of backgrounds, talents, and passions serve a common goal: to enrich the community around them. The SLUG holiday party is a time for the humans at the front line of community engagement come together and celebrate the impact they are creating. … read more