I’m smoking by the fire and staring, just trying to figure out if that guy with the beard and the glasses behind the merch table is part of one of the bands, but it’s hard to distinguish someone if you’ve never seen them on stage before. … read more
It’s not easy being a woman in the industry because misogynists are inhumanly persistent with their hate. As such, even feminists can be fooled into thinking that comics are a boys’ game, all spandexed Barbie dolls for preteen masturbation. … read more
For three solid hours, attendees got their hands on projects created by first year students all the way to thesis games, which were shown in their own room with projectors and tournaments. … read more
The individuals that make up tonight’s cast are diverse characters who appear a bit disorganized. Among the groups I can identify are Black Bloc Anarchists and a guy holding a fishing pole with a doughnut dangling at the end. … read more
On Dec. 18, The Bee debuted at Urban Lounge to an audience of over 200. The venue was pleasantly crowded and the audience was chatty and enthusiastic. … read more
I remember the magic and mystery of the Nutcracker from when I was young and was excited to see this version now that I am older and more refined with my taste. I still felt the magic, but soon realized the need for this to be reimagined. I say this because as much as I love a good classic, it is always refreshing to see a new take on a familiar story. … read more
Let’s start out by being very clear about one thing: Jane Lynch is a one-woman entertainment powerhouse. SLUG had a chance to talk with Lynch about the kick-off of her tour—An Evening with Jane Lynch, starting Dec. 31 in Park City at the Eccles Center Main Stage. … read more
“I feel like every day you dress up,” he says. “You are wearing stuff not just for yourself but for other people too. I feel like it’s nice to be comfortable making fun of myself.” … read more
Three curators at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts decided to navigate the usage of words and text in art and to showcase the versatility and artistry of language, particularly when it is used in works of art. So, they put together [con]text, an exploration of how visual artists have harnessed the power of language. … read more
On Dec. 12, 2014, over 70 individuals—from different spectrums of the SLC/Utah music scene—signed up to be randomly selected to play in bands for Diabolical Record’s BANDEMONIUM. These new groups would be given two weeks to practice and strut their stuff for 10–15 minute sets of improvisation, music or whatever. … read more
Paul Edwards is one of the few kids in Utah County that regularly makes his way up to Salt Lake City to cruise with us. He can mess with a street set up as well as anyone, but it’s always funny to watch him just hanging out and rolling around before deciding to huck a huge flair in front of a mob of scooter dorks. … read more
In Part 1 of Beehive Startups’ Women in Utah Tech series, a handful of women working in Utah’s technology sector helped identify the reasons so few women work in the executive levels of tech companies. … read more
