Photographer: John Barkiple
The Best Job in the World: Jace Burbidge & Bike...
Even though juvenile biking is suffering a decline, organizations like Bike Utah are ramping up to help local kids reconnect with the bicycles that might be buried in their garages. … read more
Broad Fork Bags
Josh and Jacquelyn Van Jura have been the driving force behind their company, Broad Fork Bags, which has brought functionality and community to the bikepacking scene in Salt Lake City and Utah. … read more
GREENbike for Clean Air: SLC’s Bike-share Program
GREENbike provides bicycles parked at stations located around the city that can be rented, ridden to another station and dropped off. … read more
Combing Through Layers of the Bizarre: Swoody Records’ Davin Abegg
Davin Abegg, founder of Swoody Records, seems to intentionally keep the labels purposes enigmatic, enjoying the feeling of haziness and discover that makes Swoody’s music. … read more
Localized: Scary Uncle Steve
Scary Uncle Steve are a band that exists on its own plane, not just in sound, but in personality. What they’ve created is straightforward punk rock—with an accordion wound up in the mix. Check them out at SLUG Localized, Mar. 16 at Urban Lounge. … read more
Localized: Wicked Bears
Wicked Bears have mustered up a sound all their own, drawing inspiration from new-school pop punk greats like Direct Hit! and The Menzingers as well as ’90s classics like Green Day and Blink-182. With one EP locked in the catalog, Wicked Bears will continue on with new material well into 2017. Check out their music Mar. 16 at Urban Lounge for SLUG Localized. … read more
Huge: The Benefit Art Show for Comunidades Unidas
The Huge Benefit Art Show will be held on Feb. 11 at the Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts to raise awareness and funds for Comunidades Unidas. … read more
Gallery Stroll: A Long and Winding Stroll
It has been an honor to write this article for 16 years, but it is time for me to step back and open up space for the next generation of art enthusiasts to share their perspectives on this vibrant art scene. … read more
Coffee Garden: Defining 9th & 9th
Open in the spring of 1993, Coffee Garden has long been the staple of 9th and 9th along Harvey Milk Boulevard and continues to grow, keeping a loyal customer base and partnering with local coffee companies. … read more
Experience, Explore, Engage: Waterpocket Distillery
There’s a new distillery coming to Utah, and when it hits, you’ll be left with a craving to get out and explore. Waterpocket Distillery opens in West Valley City at the beginning of next year with a palate of new flavors and a bit of an adventurous side. … read more