Building Rome: Navigating Trans Identity with Natalie Day

Posted on February 4, 2021 (July 12, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

For Natalie Day, building Rome took time. Although she faced challenges, it was overcoming those challenges that have made her who she is. … read more

Local Review: Freedream – Elemental Art

Posted on January 28, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Freedream | Elemental Art | Self-Released

Freedream = Incubus + Soundgarden … read more

Virtualized: Ivouries

Posted on February 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Devin Mitchell, Jaxon Garrick, Casey Schrader and Adam Fuller create bedroom electronic pop music that originated in Garrick’s mom’s basement as a solo project.

Now a fine-tuned four-piece, Ivouries have grounded themselves in an area full of opportunity and astounding local talent. … read more

River Jude August: Gender Actualization in Utah

Posted on February 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

River Jude August serves as a leader in the effort to defend gender-expansive rights, championing social justice, growth and change. … read more

PIK2AR: Providing Positive Change for the Pasifika Community

Posted on February 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Susi and Simi “Poteki” Feltch-Malohifo’ou work to support and enrich our local Pacific Island community through their nonprofit, Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR).

PIK2AR works to address domestic violence within the Tongan/Polynesian/Pacific Island community while providing other community programs. … read more

A Hot Lunch For Cozy Winter Comfort At Hong Kong Tea House

Posted on February 4, 2021 (May 8, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Hong Kong Tea House’s Fried Shrimp Balls (Right), Steamed BBQ Chicken Buns (Left) and Pork Dumplings (Top) make for a hearty dim sum meal.

Hong Kong Tea House is a great, local spot for comforting food that will make you smile even on the dreariest of days. … read more

Beer of the Month: This is the Pilsener

Posted on February 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Having won awards at several important beer events, Hoppers This is the Pilsener has a clean taste with hints of sweet bread alongside floral notes.

Having won awards at several important beer events, This is the Pilsener has a clean taste with hints of sweet bread alongside floral notes. … read more

9th & 9th Book & Music Gallery: The Bookstore in Your Bedroom

Posted on February 4, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

At 9th & 9th Book & Music Gallery, you can peruse the shelves and while away the hours steeped in books you wouldn’t normally find elsewhere. … read more