Localized: Beachmen

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Evan Vice, Kyle Dickson, Joshua Hunsaker and Michael Cottle make up Beachmen.

It’s been five years since Beachmen released their second and last album, now they are making a comeback for SLUG’s Localized Showcase. … read more

Filling in the Gaps: The Rose Park Neighborhood Center

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

"The Rose Park Neighborhood Center epitomizes how we should listen, cooperate and satisfy the needs of all people in our communities."

The Rose Park Neighborhood Center offers a space for refugees and immigrant voices to be heard and a program to address personal and familial obstacles. … read more

Keeping Salt Lake Unique: SLC’s Business Development Division

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Pictured at Black Feather Whiskey, Roberta Reichgelt, Peter Makowski, Ben Kolendar, Jacob Maxwell, Andrew Wittenberg, Simone Butler and Will Wright comprise the Business Development Division of SLC’s Department of Economic Development.

The Business Development Division wants to create a vision of SLC that balances a vibrant local scene with responsible economic growth. … read more

Localized: Purr Bats

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Terrence Warburton, Jesse Winter, Kyrbir Is-p and David Payne come together to create Purr Bats.

Get ready to be captivated by the powerful Purr Bats and internalize Is-p’s new mantra, “Why live blandly?” at SLUG’s Anniversary Localized Showcase. … read more

Localized: Dream Slut

Posted on February 6, 2020 (July 28, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Summer Sigritz, Elisar Soueidi, Bianca Velasquez, Elowny LaPointe and Kayla Dowell make up Dream Slut.

Nostalgia struck the local post-punk group Dream Slut when they realized it had been more than three years since they last played together. … read more

Localized: Telepanther

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Kirk Dath, Brice Okubo and Michael Wright make up Telepanther.

Telepanther live shows give the band and the audience a chance to carve out an alter ego that may have never been tapped into with any other environment. … read more

Existimos Collective: Helping The QTBIPOC Community Feel Seen

Posted on February 6, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

(L-R) Sisters Patricia and Graciela Campos of the Existimos Collective laugh together on a couch

The heart of Existimos’ mission is to provide a solution to a stark lack they identified in Utah’s art community and created a space by QTBIPOC for QTBIPOC. … read more

Mastering Gravity: How Brian Castillo and The National Ability Center Help Anyone Conquer The Slopes

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Serei Panh, Ski, Snowboard Program Manager Brian Castillo and Snowboard Head Coach/Program Equipment Supervisor Colton Bradley enjoy riding at Park City Mountain as a part of the National Ability Center’s adaptive-recreation program.

The National Ability Center is a resource for individuals trying to find their stride on the mountains, regardless of their current ability level. … read more

Beer of the Month: Piña Colada

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Shades Brewing's new Piña Colada pale ale hits all the right notes.

“We love Piña Colada anything—this was sure to be a treat,” find SLUG beer writers Chris and Sylvia Hollands in this edition of Beer of the Month. … read more

Snow Photo Feature: Trevor Brady

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Trevor Brady on THC one February morning before work. In this case, THC stands for “The Huge Chute” in Wolverine Cirque rather than tetrahydrocannabinol. … read more