4th Annual Bunny Hop at Garage on Beck Street- SLUG Magazine

Mr. Jesse Walkers 4th Annual Bunny Hop Sign at Garage on Beck.

4th Annual Bunny Hop at Garage on Beck.

Photo: John Barkiple

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On Sunday, April 20, The Garage on Beck Street hosted Jesse Walker’s 4th Annual Bunny Hop, featuring vinyl-spinning DJs, a charity raffle and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny! Great prizes, an all-day egg hunt, games and a special drinks-and-brunch menu were some of the festivities.

The day-long ‘hop’, which attracted a hip, alternative crowd ranging in age and identity, benefits the Volunteers of America, and Utah’s Homeless Youth Resource Center. This now yearly tradition of community interaction and goodwill helps attendees release a healthy dose of spring fever.

Photography by John Barkiple

Sammi Branch and Robin Sessions cover the SLUG swag table during the Bunny Hop. SLUG was one of the sponsors for Jesse Walker’s Bunny Hop event. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Kim Fearick, Ben Mosley and Ashley Mayson cuddle on the back patio of The Garage on Beck Street. Fearick compares the Bunny Hop to Burning Man with all the dancing and drinking and music in the sunshine. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Mr. Big Montgomery, Hayley “Skinny Legs” Garbett and Scott Hinton showed up at 10:15 a.m., but that was way too early. When they came back later, the Bunny Hop was hoppin’. Photo by John Barkiple.

Jesse Walker appreciates the “tons of great people who’ve been helping for years. Under the Easter Bunny’s watchful eye, he and Karamea Puriri raffle gift baskets filled with sponsor prizes. Photo by John Barkiple.

Michael Belloumini and Tori Hernandez examine Hernandez’s gift basket. She’s a raffle winner with a fresh $50 gift certificate to Tomorrow’s House, located downtown on Broadway. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Bunny Hop DJ Jesse Stewart and French Villain David Ruiz join Michele and Chris Sanchez for drinks before Stewart begins his set. Ruiz arrived on a blue Stella scooter and had an easy time parking at the usually crowded Garage. Photo by John Barkiple.

Erin and the Easter Bunny throw up some ears behind Will, Kori and Nicole. Photo by John Barkiple.

Bunny Hop guests enjoyed brunch with classic sunshine drinks like sangria or mimosas. Photo by John Barkiple.

Egg hunt candy winners Jillian Simpson and Maureen Marcoux like that the Bunny Hop provides a non-religious event for the misfits of Salt Lake City. Photo by John Barkiple.

Brooke and Evan cut a fashionable line through the festive crowd. They enjoyed the people, the food and the venue. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Sam, Jen, Birthday Boy Justin and Chase were happy to celebrate along with the Bunny Hop crowd at the Garage. “It’s a great scene. This is the best day of my year so far,” Chase said. Photo by John Barkiple.

Eric Hofer and Alexa McPherson know Bunny Hop host Jesse Walker, and they came out to support his fundraiser for the Homeless Youth of America. Photo by John Barkiple.

Jesse Walker snaps photos of his guests on a Canon S100 – a tiny, but powerful pocket-size camera. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Erin, Will and Kori set up a round of Easter Egg Jello Shots. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Adil, Elaina, Kyle and Ben are good friends of Jesse’s and happy to share a round of drinks in support his Bunny Hop. Photo by John Barkiple.

Curtis Dille won a raffle basket to share with Sarah Cox. A cityhome collective gift certificate snd some Swedish fish make for a fine prize. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Angelique, Marsha and Ranae keep the drinks flowing during the Bunny Hop. “It’s always fun,” Marsha said. This is her fourth year helping Jesse with the Bunny Hop at The Garage. Photo by John Barkiple.

Heather and Andy bring a darker fashion sensibility to the Bunny Hop. “My Jewish friend always sends me an Easter card that says, ‘I’m sorry for your loss.’ ” Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Jo, Jackie and Marc agree that the music and the sunshine make the Bunny Hop a success. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Patricia Witt, Irene Kelly, Ashleigh Hamilton and Juan Sanchez share a round of PBRs after claiming a table on the Garage’s patio. Photo by John Barkiple.

Melinda and Ashley from the High Life Salon came to support their client Jesse Walker as he hosts his fourth annual Bunny Hop fundraiser. Photo by John Barkiple.

Carmen and Trisha discuss their corn hole strategy after Carmen shouted, “What the fuck is going on here?” when their game started to fall apart. Photo by John Barkiple.

Nati and Holly came out for the booze and music and sunshine. Photo by John Barkiple.

(L – R) Ben, Nick and Robert (the Easter Bunny) take a break. Robert plans to wear his smaller feet after stumbling around earlier in his bunny suit. “It’s time for smaller feet when the bunny’s been drinking,” he said. Photo by John Barkiple.

Matt chews on Emiley’s candy bracelet while Casey watches. Photo by John Barkiple.

Matt and Casey sport classic spring fashion choices for the Bunny Hop. Photo by John Barkiple.

Jesse Stewart spins through his set at the Bunny Hop turntable station. Photo by John Barkiple.

Marsha and Angela keep the springtime sun at bay with fantastic hats. The Garage and SLUG Magazine sponsored Jesse Walker’s Bunny Hop fundraiser. Photo by John Barkiple.

Gareth and Poli enjoy Gareth’s last Salt Lake event. He’s on his way to hang with friends in Ukraine. Photo by John Barkiple.

From balloons to hidden eggs filled with candy, the fourth annual Bunny Hop fundraiser dominated the Garage on Beck Street Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.

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