Holding an axe over your head is an “empowering feeling,” says Steve Lister, one of the three Social Axe Throwing founders. … read more
This is Primal: Social Axe Throwing in SLC
Review: The Red Strings Club
Red Strings Club is a game that tugs at your philosophical leanings, asking grand and granular questions that it demands you answer. But most importantly, Red Strings weaves a familiar paranoia using the root of cyberpunk: that corporations increasingly own our well-being, and, to a large extent, we’ve come to like it. … read more
Film Review: A Fantastic Woman
Director Sebastián Lelio crafts an empathetic and surprisingly soft portrait of Marina (Daniela Vega), a trans woman, as she pushes fiercely for a chance to carve out space for herself, a space to mourn. … read more
Nomad Eatery: Alamo of the West Side
Here is described only three of 26-plus variations making up the food card presented by Nomad, and we haven’t even touched their red-brick pizza oven ($10–12) or dessert ($4–7) selections. Straightforward, fast and casual: There are way too many excellent combinations of satisfaction for one not to keep coming back. … read more
Plan-B Theatre Company Produces Austin Archer’s JUMP
Austin Archer, a Salt Lake native and New York City–based actor, playwright, choreographer and musician, is preparing to present his Plan-B Theatre Company–debut play, JUMP. … read more
SLUG Comix: Mean Jeans
Mike Brown: Some of My Favorite SLUG Memories
Happy anniversary, SLUG, and cheers to many more memories to come. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Nick Hubble
Not only as a skateboarder but also as someone who generally thinks outside the box, Nick Hubble is constantly looking for ways to interact with the world differently, and he acts accordingly. … read more
Content Shifter: 8 Series to Scratch Your Buffy the Vampire Itch
Even though it premiered 21 years ago this month on The WB—it was The CW of ancient days, kids—the influence of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on TV is nearly as inescapable as that of Black Sabbath on stoner metal. … read more
Local Music Reviews March 2018
Reviews of locals such as Alexa Diane, Michael Biggs, Slow No and more, with other local releases coming along later in the month.
Beer of the Month: Dangereux Farmhouse Ale
Dangereux is based on the French saison approach but as a loose interpretation. Though historic style similarities are present, 2 Row undoubtedly places an appetizing twist into it using American ingredients and saison yeast. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Spencer Shubert
Spencer Shubert’s lit AF. These streets are on fire! … read more
