I wish we had more venues like the Red Butte Amphitheater in Salt Lake—partly because it’s beautiful but also because I’m a total homebody these days and love to be in bed by midnight. Red Butte satisfies both my lazy girl and socialite lifestyles in one outdoorsy package. … read more
Mike Brown: My Name is Mike Brown
My name is Mike Brown. It is a plain and boring name. When my parents were initially going to name me, they wanted to name me Matt but decided that was too common of a name. True story.
Review: American Sniper
While American Sniper is an excellently crafted film about the lonely road that all true heroes must walk, it’s the story that took place behind the scenes that makes the film so much more important. … read more
March 2015 Beer Reviews
Living in Utah and loving beer has always been a bit of challenge when it comes to that fermented grain. It gets virtually no respect from a government that is tasked to control and distribute it, who treats it like a cheap, bottomshelf vodka that will remain virtually unchanged for years.
What Do You Think, Utah? The Police and The People @ 50 West Club & Cafe
Pulling together a panel of experts in a certain topic from fields all over the state, this hour-long program allows frank, honest discussion that includes audience participation on subjects that matter to Utahns. Last month’s program featured a panel discussion of air quality in Utah, and this second installment was a powerful platform to talk about the relationship between our police force and the citizenry at large. … read more
Gallery Stroll: A Study of People, Places and Things
With art being conceived daily, it’s difficult for even the most versed art experts to process it as it emerges. Luckily for us eager art patrons, we have Gallery Stroll, an evening dedicated to the latest work emerging in the scene.
March 2015 Video Game Reviews
Video game reviews for Blackguards 2, Boid, Citizens of Earth, Chuck’s Challenge 3D, Far Cry 4, Game of Thrones: Episode One, Guilty Gear XRD: Sign, I Am Bread, Metrocide, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Resident Evil: HD Remaster, Sneaky Sneaky, Warhammer Quest and The Witcher Adventure Game.
Tom Kenny: The Voice of SpongeBob is No Square
There is one voice everyone knows, one laugh more distinguishable than that of any other animated character: SpongeBob Squarepants’. Paramount films and Nickelodeon released The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water on Feb. 6, 2015. The movie begins with a typical day in Bikini Bottom: utopic, with Krabby Patties crackling on the grill. … read more
July 2015 Local Music Reviews
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Gabe Spotts
Gabe moved to St. George last fall to attend Dixie State, and he has been killing every spot he can find.
July 2015 National Music Reviews
Contributor Limelight: Steve Goemaat
Steve Goemaat’s passion for skateboarding and snow sports may only be eclipsed by how friendly and personable the guy is.
