Magic: The Gathering Monday at Blue Gene’s

Posted on December 28, 2023 (December 28, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Magic: The Gathering players gathered around a table at Blue Gene's.

Monday Night Magic is for everyone, from passionate fans of Magic: The Gathering to curious spectators. It’s for people to come together, have some drinks and play a game they love. … read more

SLUG Style: Amanda Madden

Posted on January 8, 2024 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Amanda Madden writes at a table with flowers in front of them, wearing a shirt that reads DYKE.

As a nonbinary filmmaker, artist, educator, director, editor and community organizer, Amanda Madden’s style is influenced by their art and communtiy. … read more

Local Review: Ambedo – Polyresin

Posted on December 27, 2023 (December 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Ambedo’s Polyresin makes me feel young again. The album’s story arc is a little less a coming-of-age than it is a questioning-of-age, an anxiety of purpose and place. … read more

Film Review: The Color Purple

Posted on December 22, 2023 (December 21, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

A woman in bright red dress surrounded by background dancers belts out lyrics in the middle of a musical number.

While this version of The Color Purple may be a satisfying experience for the most hardcore musical fans, it’s at best a mere footnote to the original’s legacy. … read more

Ink Master Winner Bobby Johnson: Skating, Prison Tattoos and the Competition

Posted on December 20, 2023 (December 20, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

A black and white image of Bobby Johnson standing in front of a mural wall

Local tattoo artist and latest Ink Master winner Bobby Johnson tells SLUG how his childhood shaped his career. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Heller Highwater

Posted on December 20, 2023 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Heller Highwater leans across a sofa surrounded by playing cards and a cow skin rug.

Heller Highwater is a Wyoming-raised space cowboy navigating disability, trauma, and masculinity through “Reclaiming his Yeehaw.” … read more

Film Review: Poor Things

Posted on December 19, 2023 (December 21, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Emma Stone is glaring in a dress with a large ruffled collar, while Mark Ruffalo, donning a mustache and suit, holds her.

Poor Things is far and away the most unique film of the year, though whether it’s among the best is more debatable. … read more

Interview: Jawbox

Posted on August 2, 1994 (February 20, 2024) by Alton Barnhart

The last few years, Jawbox is good music. If you can afford it, go see them on the big stage. If you can’t, they’ll be back in the clubs soon. … read more

Interview: Charlie Musselwhite

Posted on August 1, 1994 (February 20, 2024) by Alton Barnhart

We just have a good time. Nobody wants to be the star. We like music, and wanna make good music, and that’s all there is to it. … read more

Film Review: Wonka

Posted on December 18, 2023 (December 15, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Timothée Chalamet stars as the titular Willy Wonka in Paul King's 2023 film Wonka.

Wonka delivers enough goofy fun and pure imagination to earn a very enthusiastic recommendation. … read more

The Top 11 Films of 2023

Posted on December 18, 2023 (December 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Teo Yoo, Greta Lee, and John Magaro star in Celine Song's 2023 film Past Lives.

As the year comes to a close and we head toward 2024, Patrick Gibbs returns with his top 11 films of 2023. … read more

Top 5 Rock-Distorting Albums of 2023 to End The World (and The Year)

Posted on December 24, 2023 (December 14, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Pop open a stolen Veuve Clicquot, sit on the steps of Capitol Hill and drone out the vaporizing mushroom clouds with five of the best rock albums from this year. … read more