Abraham Von August: Creating a Whimsical World with Fashion & Art

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

"I like the idea of something a little gross mixed with something a little beautiful," Abraham Von August says.

As Abraham Von August illustrates fantastic characters and pioneers fashion without labels, they make Salt Lake a more inclusive and interesting place. … read more

Kafé Mamai

Posted on July 30, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Abudujannah Soud’s African-Carribean fusion creations served at Kafé Mamai are a nod to the dishes his grandmother created. … read more

Craft Lake City’s Virtual DIY Festival: A How-to Q&A with Festival Developers

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Check out SLUG’s Q&A with the Craft Lake City Virtual DIY Festival developers, who details some of the functionalities of the new format. … read more

Therapeutic Games and Apps Lab: Craft Lake City DIY Engineers

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The GApp Lab at the University of Utah is exploring how health sciences and game programming can be brought together to heal, nurture and teach. … read more

The Cart: Craft Lake City Craft Food

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

At Jessica Rovin’s and Kristi Bendick’s mobile coffee shop, The Cart, every cup of coffee is carefully created to be as smooth and flavorful as possible. … read more

Film Review: The Outpost

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Outpost is a worthy memorial for the fallen, a moving tribute to heroism and a testament to the senseless losses suffered in a seemingly endless war. … read more

Gnome Two Ways About It: Lawn Gnomes 2020

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

UMOCA’s Lawn Gnomes 2020 is a growing exhibition of art installations that lives on the front lawns of artists across the state. … read more

SLUG Picnic: Cherry Thomas

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

With a set of stunning, curly blonde locks, a colorful pastel sweater and a Fender Starcaster in hand, Cherry Thomas has opened a dialogue in Salt Lake around R&B, soul and what that looks like for a modern-day woman.

When Cherry Thomas talks about what performing now feels like, she says, “When I’m singing, that is when I feel the happiest, and it’s an addictive feeling. … read more

Home Glow Hydroponics: Craft Lake City DIY Engineers

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Home Glow Hydroponics is a local business that offers consultation, products and produce to help make soil-free gardening more accessible. … read more

Film Review: Latte and the Magic Waterstone

Posted on July 29, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

With a solid animation style and some stilted translated dialogue, Latte and the Magic Waterstone is pleasant, cute and innocuous enough. … read more

Mary Ann Jensen: Craft Lake City Kid Row Artisans

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

As a writer and reader, Mary Ann Jensen pursues stories that “all come together in ways that you didn’t expect.”

When an idea leads to success, creatives like Mary Ann Jensen invest that success back into the pursuit of more creativity. … read more

In High Spirits Infusions: Craft Lake City Craft Food

Posted on July 30, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

In High Spirits Infusions is a Salt Lake City–based company through which Owner Claire Sessler prides herself on making unique spirit-infusion kits.

In High Spirits Infusion is a Salt Lake City–based company through which Owner Claire Sessler prides herself on making unique spirit-infusion kits. … read more