Princess Kennedy: My Kiki is Burning!

Posted on October 31, 2012 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Quite simply, a kiki is a party where you sit around with your besties and talk shit on people. It’s part of a vintage gay dialect created in the ’80s among the ghetto fabulous ballroom culture. In the heyday of these “Paris balls” in the late ’80s, a Ms. Jennie Livingstone thought it would be interesting enough to make a documentary called Paris Is Burning, and I, for one, am glad she did, ’cause it’s one of the most important pieces of documented history of gay subculture. … read more

Oh Mai Vietnamese Sandwich Kitchen: Headcheese Is Our Friend

Posted on October 31, 2012 (April 20, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

My first visit to Oh Mai not only challenged my perspective of what a sandwich could be, but left me with an appreciation of this cultural staple. … read more

Beautiful Godzilla: Giving Cranks: Pedalin’ Away The Holiday Blues

Posted on October 31, 2012 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Every year around November, cyclists across the nation group together for their own two-wheeled holiday tradition, Cranksgiving: the alleycat that gives back. Traditionally, Cranksgiving is a scavenger-hunt-style bike race where you ride to different grocery stores and buy food, which is donated at the end. Salt Lake has served as host to this event annually since I joined the scene a few years ago, organized by a variety of individuals, but it was Christy Jens who stepped up to take charge for 2012.
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Gallery Stroll – November 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 (December 12, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll takes place the third Friday of every month (with the exception of December, but more on that to come). Having this sort of marker for each month is great for slowing down and checking in with friends and the local arts scene. So, you’ve carved out the time, called up a few friends and are ready to stroll, but where? … read more

Dear Dickheads – November 2012

Posted on October 31, 2012 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Dear Dickheads,
I would just like to point out a tragedy that is befalling our youth and young adults these days, and that is the “swag movement”. And for the love of God, please stop saying YOLO for fucking everything. You really do only live once, so you probably shouldn’t be a douchebag in the process. … read more

Beer Reviews – November 2012

Posted on November 1, 2012 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The year is wrapping up and our brewers have yet to settle on their stock beers. With even more beers on the horizon—and given my current sobriety level—I figured a muddling of selections is in order. We have lined up for you a long overdue addition to RedRock’s bottled series, a twist on a Uinta staple which ought to make you wet and a Pro-Am hopeful that was sent off to the Great American Beer Festival. … read more