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    • Brewstillery SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery celebrates Utah’s breweries and distilleries by offering tastings of local beer and spirits. Featuring local food trucks, local artisans and crafters and local music—this all ages event has something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a family-friendly event with kids 12 and under free.
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Building Strength & Confidence at the Highland Games

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 4, 2024) by Joshua Joye
Nicole Davis poses with her strength training equipment in her home gym.

Nicole Davis says she sees women closing the gap in participation and elevated levels of competition at the Highland Games. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: Highland Games, Nicole Davis, SPORTS, Strength Training, Weightlifting

Community Through Kicks: Alexis Whitney’s SLC Muay Thai

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 4, 2024) by Joshua Joye
Alexis Whitney practices sparring at SLC Muay Thai.

Whitney also hosts the Utah Women’s Muay Thai Club. On the fourth Friday of every month, the club provides a space for women of all skill levels to practice. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: action sports, Alexis Whitney, Combat Sports, Gym, Muay Thai, SLC Muay Thai, Women's Sports

Splitboard Adventures at Chimera and Pallas Snowboards

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 4, 2024) by Joshua Joye
(From L–R) Alister Horn, Sid Garrido and Kate Colgan stand in their shop with their split-boards.

Kate Colgan, Sid Garrido and Alister Horn, the masterminds behind Chimera Snowboards and Pallas Snowboards where they create “split-boards.” … read more

Posted in: Art, Interviews & FeaturesTagged: Alister Horn, Chimera Snowboards, Kate Colgan, Pallas Snowboards, Sid Garrido, Snow Sports, snowboarding, split-boards, Willy Nevins

Alley-oops and Hail Marys: How Joe Oliver Captures Sports’ Biggest Moments

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 4, 2024) by Joshua Joye
Joe Oliver stands at Utah State University’s Maverik Stadium during an Aggies football game.

Just like those two titans, Utah sports photographer Joe Oliver sets out to capture incredible moments in the realm of sports. … read more

Posted in: Art, Interviews & FeaturesTagged: Gonzaga University, Joe Oliver, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Neil Leifer, Sonny Liston, UofU, USA Men's Olympic Basketball Team, USU, UVU, Walter Iooss JR., World Cup

Hold On for Dear Life With Salt City Drift

Posted on December 4, 2024 (February 5, 2025) by Joshua Joye
Two cars drift in a parking lot with a snowy, cloudy mountainscape in the background.

For the last 15 years, Salt City Drift has been providing events for the car guys and thrill-seekers of the Salt Lake Valley. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: action sports, Drifting, Jessica West, Motorsports, Racing, Ryan Dye, Salt City Drift, Utah Motorsports Campus

Skate Photo Feature: Kai Taylor

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 4, 2024) by Joshua Joye
Kai Taylor performs a board slide on railing.

From sunup to sunset, Kai Taylor is one of most talented people I’ve ever seen on a skateboard. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, SkateTagged: action sports, Kai Taylor, Local Sports, Millcreek Common, skate, Skate Photo Feature

SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2024

Posted on December 4, 2024 (November 17, 2025) by Asha Pruitt
Quinn Johnson, Andrea Morton, Clint Holt and Kendra Green crouch together on the stage of Urban Lounge.

Catch stand-up sets from Quinn Johnson, Andrea Morton, Clint Holt, and Kendra Green at SLUG’s Comedy Localized on Thursday, December 19, at Urban Lounge.  … read more

Posted in: Interviews & Features, LocalizedTagged: Andrea Morton, Clint Holt, Comedy Localized, Kendra Green, Local Comedy, Quinn Johnson, Stand-Up, Urban Lounge, Wiseguys

ROCTACO ‘Til You Drop

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 4, 2024) by Joshua Joye
Four tacos on a tray with chips.

Tucked away in one of the alleys of Salt Lake’s hip and artsy downtown hub stands the artistic and eclectic ROCTACO. … read more

Posted in: Food, Food ReviewsTagged: Eat Local, Fusion Cuisine, local food, Mexican Food, ROCTACO, Tacos, Vegetarian

Local Music Singles Roundup: December 2024

Posted on December 4, 2024 (April 9, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

Open your hearts and minds and you are sure to be rewarded in the kingdom of heaven. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews, MusicTagged: Ambedo, Cali Flora., lapdog, Local Music Singles Roundup, Roo Nostalgia, The Lingo, The Ten O’ One Band & Gizmo

Contributor Limelight: Dustin Hardebeck

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 4, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Dustin Hardebeck

Dustin Hardebeck has been boosting SLUG’s local stories with his impressive writing for almost two years, representing SLUG at community events for 10 months. … read more

Posted in: SLUG Contributor LimelightTagged: brand ambassador, Chimera, Contributing Writer, Contributor Limelight, Dustin Hardebeck, Pallas

Contributor Limelight: Leah Call

Posted on December 4, 2024 (December 3, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Leah Call

Leah Call brings her insider knowledge of Logan’s arts and culture—and her impeccable writing skills—to SLUG. … read more

Posted in: SLUG Contributor LimelightTagged: Contributor Limelight, editorial, intern, Leah Call, Logan, Social Media, Utah Wild Ultimate Frisbee

Opening Our Ears with Senses Fail: New Jersey Vs. The World

Posted on November 26, 2024 (November 26, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

It’s been 20 years since the iconic debut album Let It Enfold You introduced us to New Jersey post-hardcore/pop-punk band Senses Fail. … read more

Posted in: Music, Music InterviewsTagged: emo, New Jersey, Pop Punk, Post Hardcore, Saves The Day, Senses Fail, The Depot, Warped Tour
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