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Review: The 1975 @ UCCU W/ Pale Waves, No Rome 04.29

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Photo courtesy of Chuff Media

For their third run-in with Utah audiences, the bombastic and ever ballooning indie pop foursome The 1975 graced the UCCU Events Center making for a wonderfully unusual Monday evening … read more

Posted in: Show Reviews, SLUGmagTagged: The 1975, UCCU

Moonboots and Large Talons: Napoleon Dynamite 15 Years Later

Posted on April 26, 2019 (September 12, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite

This year marks the film’s 15th anniversary, and to celebrate, the Utah Film Center is hosting a special screening on May 3 at East High School in Salt Lake City with the cast and crew for a special Q&A after the film. … read more

Posted in: SLUGmagTagged: Movies, Napoleon Dynamite

Put on Your Bow Tie and Ride to Bike Prom at Tracy Aviary

Posted on May 2, 2019 (May 29, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Bike Prom is much more than a party, it is a tour for cyclists to show SLC their presence. Illustration: Ashley Fairbourne

The Salt Lake Bicycle Collective is gearing up to welcome this season’s riders to Bike Prom, which is moving to the Tracy Aviary. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: Bike Prom, local bikes, SLC Bicycle Collective, Tracy Aviary

Before You Hit the Open Road: Warmshowers Has an Overnight Solution for Touring Cyclists and Story-making

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Warmshowers is a platform for bicyclists to come together and provide shelter to other traveling bicyclists. Illustration: Ricky Vigil

Warmshowers is a hospitality website (and app) that connects self-supported traveling bicyclists with hosts who open their homes. … read more

Posted in: SLUGmagTagged: local bikes, warmshowers

SLC Staycation: Bike Edition

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Photos: @clancycoop, John Barkiple

Luckily, there are many bikeable local amenities to enhance your tour of downtown SLC. … read more

Posted in: Community, Shop LocalTagged: Beehive Social Club, city of industry, handlebar, kings peak coffee roasters, salt lake acting company, skinworks, SLC Bicycle Collective

Art as Wellness: UMOCA’s See Me Exhibit

Posted on May 2, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Evelin created this shadowbox art piece as a way to express herself tangibly in her journey to wellness. Photo: John Barkiple

See Me is the latest exhibit residing in UMOCA’s “Ed Space” that challenges our perception of the role of art in daily life. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and Fashion, Fashion, LGBTQ+Tagged: LGBTQ+, see me, UMOCA

Pushing the Polo: Beehive Bike Polo Club is Expanding

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Beehive Bike Polo Club member observes the game at the club's city-sanctioned courts at Jordan Park. Photo: Matthew Hunter

Beehive Bike Polo Club attribute a lot of their success to their tight-knit community. They play polo together, but they are also really great friends. … read more

Posted in: Art, Bike / BMX, Interviews & FeaturesTagged: beehive bike polo club, bike issue, polo

Hot Wheels and Hot Wings: Hog Wallow

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Hog Wallow’s quesadilla makes it interesting by including steaming smoked brisket and black-bean-and-corn salsa in the cheese. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Hog Wallow is the perfect locale for not only libations but incredible food options. It’s a low-key great time, afternoon or night. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: hog wallow

Localized: Martian Cult

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
L–R) Blair Draper, Derek Clark, Justin Richardson, Elowyn LaPointe and Jared Asplund wax and wane their music styles through Martian Cult to provide a unique sound. Photo: LmSorenson.net

Vocalist Jared Asplund and bassist Elowyn LaPointe were led down a path of synth-heavy music and dystopian storytelling to form Martian Cult. … read more

Posted in: LocalizedTagged: Localized, Martian Cult, Urban Lounge

Rolling in the Red Rocks: The St. George Bicycle Collective

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
St. George Bicycle Collective Director Judith Rognli has helped the community focus on bicycle commuting and enabling different groups to feel empowered via bikes. Photo: Amy Osness

Since October 2017, Utah bike culture has experienced a whole new space for community growth and collaboration at the St. George Bicycle Collective. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: local bikes, st george bicycle collective

Ring In The Weekend Right With A Saturday Cycles Overnight Bike Trip

Posted on May 2, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Saturday Cycles Owner Mark Kennedy and Director of Social Media Engagement Steve “bykmor” Wasmund organize one-night overnight bike trips for busy SLC dwellers to get to the great outdoors quickly. Photo: John Barkiple

Saturday Cycles is making that close access to the mountains more attainable to those with busy schedules or those who have never done a trip like this. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: local bikes, Saturday Cycles

Art in Motion: The League of Reluctant Bicyclists Takes to The Streets

Posted on May 2, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
UMOCA Artist-in-Residence Megan Hallett will show the outcome of The League of Reluctant Bicyclists at the museum on June 28. Photo: Kerri Hopkins

Megan Hallett of Framework Arts has set out on her latest project, The League of Reluctant Bicyclists, slated to become a living exhibit at UMOCA. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and Fashion, FashionTagged: framework arts, megan hallet, the league of reluctant bicyclists, UMOCA
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