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Concert Reviews: December 1992

Posted on December 1, 1992 (January 30, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
Concert Reviews: December 1992

Outspoken Mouthbreather Mayberry October – Club Starrz Sex, drugs and rock & roll began the evening. Mouthbreather wasn’t exactly what you would call the right kind of band for the night, but, definitely the high point. What you need to do is drink a sixer of PBR, stumble in the door and come do the

Posted in: Archived, SLUGmagTagged: #ConcertReviews, #flaminglips, #SLUGArchive

Slamdance Film Review: Mad Cats

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Asha Pruitt
Mad Cats is a joy to behold. When something’s this much of a blast, looks this good and has this much quality stunt work, how could it not be?

Mad Cats is a joy to behold. When something’s this much of a blast, looks this good and has this much quality stunt work, how could it not be? … read more

Posted in: SlamdanceTagged: Slamdance Film Festival, slamdance-2023

Women, Life, Freedom: A Conversation with Free Iran SLC

Posted on February 1, 2023 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Free Iran SLC is a collective of activists working to raise awareness about the movement toward an egalitarian Iran.

Free Iran SLC comprises parents, scientists, students, professionals and educators who share a lifelong goal for a democratic and liberated Iran. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, LGBTQ+Tagged: free iran slc, Iran, LGBTQ+

Fit to Recover: A Community for Lasting Change

Posted on February 1, 2023 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Ian Acker founded Fit to Recover to offer the addiction and recovery community a space to connect, heal and grow together.

Fit to Recover is making lasting sobriety a reality for those in recovery by providing a place for people to get vulnerable, get creative or break a sweat. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, LGBTQ+Tagged: fit to recover, Ian acker, LGBTQ+, nicholas zurn

Utah Abortion Fund: Aiding in the Fight to Sustain Reproductive Wellness

Posted on February 1, 2023 (February 3, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
The Utah Abortion Fund supports reproductive justice by redistributing resources, sharing information and providing aid for those seeking abortion care.

The Utah Abortion Fund advocates and fights for reproductive justice for individuals in Utah seeking support and assistance. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and EducationTagged: UTAF, Utah Abortion Fund

Horns Up! Bottoms Up! Aces High! SLC’s Punk & Metal Bar

Posted on February 1, 2023 (February 3, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Jeremy Spence and Katie “Gunner Bandura” Maloney created venue-bar hybrid Aces High Saloon.

Aces High Saloon is a venue-bar hybrid in the style of an “outlaw, biker bar,” calling out to the metalheads, punk rockers and all other outlaws and burnouts. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Aces High Saloon, Jeremy Spence, Katie "Gunner Bandura" Maloney, Katie Maloney

Sapa Investment Group: Success as a “Heart-Centered” Business

Posted on February 1, 2023 (February 3, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Hoang Nguyen is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Sapa Investment Group, which has founded and invested in multiple successful businesses since forming in 2020.

Sapa Investment Group has founded and invested in multiple businesses dealing in hospitality and real estate, even opening their own pharmacy. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Dragonfly Wellness, Fat Fish, Fillings & Emulsions, Hoang Nguyen, Last Prisoner Project, Purgatory Bar, Sapa Investment Group, The Foundry Food Hub

A Cross-Cultural Embrace at Afghan Kitchen

Posted on February 1, 2023 (July 25, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
(L–R) Afghan Naan, Chicken Kabob, Mantu and Qabili Palau are four out of many delicious dishes at Afghan Kitchen.

Afghan Kitchen fosters a deeper understanding of Afghanistan’s traditions, hospitality and history by providing excellent food to savor and time to learn. … read more

Posted in: FoodTagged: Afghan Kitchen, Bonneville Jones, Food, samira harnish

Muralists Roots Art Kollective on Art & Community Impact

Posted on February 1, 2023 (February 3, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Showcased in UMFA (pictured), Roots Art Kollective muralist trio of (L–R) Miguel Galaz, Luis Novoa and Alan Ochoa hopes their murals inspire youth to dream big.

Roots Art Kollective shares a Mexican-American heritage and a West Side upbringing, and each member has a distinct style they bring to their collaborations. … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: Alan Ochoa, art, Luis Novoa, Miguel Galaz, murals

SLUG Mag’s 34th Anniversary Party

Posted on February 1, 2023 (February 8, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
We’re holding a one-of-a-kind night of live music where 34 local artists will perform one song each on Saturday, February 11, at Urban Lounge and Blue Gene’s.

We’re holding a one-of-a-kind night of live music where 34 local artists will perform one song each on Saturday, February 11, at Urban Lounge and Blue Gene’s. … read more

Posted in: Anniversary PartyTagged: 34th Anniversary Party, Anniversary, SLUG Mag 34th Anniversary Party, SLUG Mag Anniversary Party

Film Review: Living

Posted on January 26, 2023 (January 25, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Living is an uplifting and heartfelt film that is never cloying or dwelling on its sad moments, provoking plenty of genuine warmth.

Living is an uplifting and heartfelt film that is never cloying and never dwelling on its sad moments, provoking plenty of genuine warmth. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: akira kurasawa, bill nighy, living, oliver hermanus

The Bagel Project: Old World Bagels and Bialys

Posted on February 1, 2023 (February 2, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Robb Abrams bakes fresh batches of The Bagel Project’s delicious and allergen-friendly menu every morning for hungry bagel enthusiasts.

Sold out daily faster than you can blink with a line that wraps around the building, The Bagel Project produces some of the greatest bagels available in SLC. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: bagels, breakfast, Robb Abrams, The Bagel Project
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