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The Salt Lake City Pink Pistols: Building Public Defense Networks for Utah’s LGBTQ+ Communities

Posted on June 2, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
With the Salt Lake City Pink Pistols, Ermiya Fanaeian works to protect Utah’s queer community through rearm education and training.

The Salt Lake City Pink Pistols focuses on “arming, training and defending queer and trans communities here in Utah,” says Ermiya Fanaeian. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, LGBTQ+Tagged: Ermiya Fanaeian, LGBTQ+, Pink Pistols, Salt Lake City Pink Pistols

Film Review: Spirit Untamed

Posted on June 2, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
There's nothing wrong with a movie that's aimed at the 5–9-year-old age range, especially when it's as lovable as Spirits Untamed.

There’s nothing wrong with a movie that’s aimed at the 5–9-year-old age range, especially when it’s as lovable as Spirits Untamed. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Spirit Untamed

SLUG Picnic: PK Opal

Posted on June 2, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
PK Opal (Cecil Smith) strives to create music that breaks the spell of the mundane routines of everyday life.

Cecil Smith’s PK Opal project ultimately acts as a vehicle for them to scratch the itch of experimentation and discovery. … read more

Posted in: SLUG PicnicTagged: Local Music, Music, pk opal, SLUG Picnic

Review: black midi – Cavalcade

Posted on June 2, 2021 (August 10, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
black midi | Cavalcade | Rough Trade

black midi = Frank Zappa And The Mother’s Of Invention + Flying Lotus + Charlie Parker … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: black midi, Rough Trade

Cheer to the Queers: The Iconic Club Try-Angles

Posted on June 2, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
For nearly 20 years, Club Try-Angles and owner Gene Gieber has held open arms for Utah’s LGBTQ+ community.

For years, Club Try-Angles has sat at the helm of Salt Lake City’s queer nightlife, now becoming one of only two gay bars in the city. … read more

Posted in: Community, LGBTQ+Tagged: Club Try-Angles, drag, Gene Gieber, LGBTQ+, nightlife

Intersectionality’s Beauty in Utah

Posted on June 2, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Top: Bronson Bravo, Tiffany Rasmussen, Alejandro Fuentes and Anthony Luquin. Bottom: Tremayne Davis and Jenaya Cue.

Whether the Utah market is ready or not, it’s time to show everyone that the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities are the standard of beauty! … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, LGBTQ+Tagged: intersectionality, Jesus Rodriguez, LGBTQ+

SLUG Picnic: Peachy Fingernail

Posted on June 2, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
As Peachy Fingernail, Polly Llewellyn embraces expression and impulsivity in her music and recordings.

Polly Llewellyn’s stirring music under the name Peachy Fingernail comes from the guttural realm of impulse and the subconscious. … read more

Posted in: SLUG PicnicTagged: Local Music, Music, Peachy Fingernail, SLUG Picnic

Stonewall Sports: A Safe and Inclusive LGBTQ+ Sports League

Posted on June 2, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Stonewall Sports provides a fun, safe meeting place for Utah’s LGBTQ+ community to get together and get active.

The nonprofit LGBTQ+ sports league Stonewall Sports has become a safe space where you can be active, have fun and meet new people. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, LGBTQ+Tagged: LGBTQ+, Stonewall Sports

“Colorful, Angry, Happy”: Activist Mariella Mendoza Uses Art As a Call-to-Action

Posted on June 2, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
When creating, Mariella Mendoza strives to nd a happy medium between colorful imagery that still communicates the challenges they face in life.

Working alongside numerous organizations, Mariella Mendoza has created murals, installations and more for various causes around the state. … read more

Posted in: Art, LGBTQ+Tagged: LGBTQ+, Mariella Mendoza

Bold & Beautiful – SLUG LGBTQ+: Marrlo Suzzanne

Posted on June 2, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
“[My beard] reminds me that I am a man. ... The drag world has made me embrace my femininity and ... [made me] proud of being called a woman. Interestingly enough, it has also caused me to embrace my masculinity," says Marrlo Suzzanne.

This month’s “Bold & Beautiful” features Marrlo Suzzanne, a wonderfully creative artist, bearded queen and an incredible musician. … read more

Posted in: Bold & Beautiful, LGBTQ+, Performance & TheatreTagged: Bold & Beautiful, LGBTQ+, Marrlo Suzanne

The Med: A Culinary Journey through the Mediterranean

Posted on June 2, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
No meal at The Med is complete without a slice of their delectable baklava.

The Med on 3300 South offers a compelling glimpse at Mediterranean cuisine that brings both a great tang and a lovely sense of balance. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: The Med

Project Rainbow: Bringing Unity to Utah

Posted on June 2, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Project Rainbow creates community and fosters connections by bringing queer visibility to Utah.

Project Rainbow, an organization set out to bring community to Utah, is responsible for rainbows springing up in Utah. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, LGBTQ+Tagged: Dallas Rivas, LGBTQ+, Lucas Horns, Project Rainbow
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