Poem: Mother of Swords by Lisa Bickmore

Posted on December 5, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Lisa Bickmore is a published poet and teaches at Salt Lake Community College

Lisa Bickmore is the author of three books of poetry, most recently Ephemerist (Red Mountain Press, 2017), and teaches writing of all kinds at Salt Lake Community College. … read more

Walking the Path of Black Lantern with Chris Bodily

Posted on December 5, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Black Lantern features the tattooed, pumpkin-headed Edgar amongst other characters.

Black Lantern is truly epic—the first book clocks in at 250 pages—and Bodily estimates it will take him three more volumes to tell the story. … read more

Getting to Clarity with Kim Petras

Posted on December 2, 2019 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

“These are the biggest shows I’ve ever done, so it’s really nerve-wracking,” Petras says of her Clarity Tour

The Clarity Tour is Kim Petras’ first big solo outing featuring glamorous costumes, new tracks and her signature pop sound. … read more

Localized: Tayler Lacey

Posted on December 5, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Being inspired by the DIY scene, Tayler Lacey takes full control of all aspects of his artistic process.

Folk musician Tayler Lacey is a 100% independent artist who will be performing at SLUG’s localized showcase in early December. … read more

Mestizo Institute of Culture and the Arts: Rejuvenating What It Means To Be Mestizo

Posted on December 5, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

MICA uplifts underrepresented communities with things like after-school programs.

The Mestizo Institute of Culture and the Arts celebrates 16 years of advocating for underrepresented communities in Salt Lake City. … read more

Film Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Posted on November 29, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

In a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, American treasure Tom Hanks captures Fred Rogers' gentle aura without doing a self-conscious imitation.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a rare film that left me wanting to be a better person and grateful for everything I’ve learned. … read more

Fresh, Local, Creative Eats: Roots Café

Posted on December 5, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Roots Café's Utah Burger is topped with a succulent fried egg and goes great with baked kale.

Roots Café is a creative place to enjoy fresh, locally sourced food. As a breakfast and lunch place by design, their menu is simple and affordable. … read more

Greater than the Sum of our Parts: The Field Work Program’s Interdisciplinary Enrichment

Posted on December 5, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Serving as the poetry arm of the Field Work Program here in SLC, Katherine Coles has worked hand in hand with local scientists to merge science and poetry.

Salt Lake pooled their resources and disparate knowledge bases to cooperate in a pilot program called Field Work: Aligning Poetry & Science. … read more

Artes en Español: the Sor Juana Contest for Poetry and Prose in Spanish

Posted on December 5, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is a 17th-century Mexican nun, poet, playwright and intellectual.

Artes de México en Utah’s Sor Juana Contest for Poetry and Prose in Spanish is Utah’s statewide contest for literary writing in the language. … read more