Attendees at the Craft Lake City Participant Mixer 2014

Attendees at the Craft Lake City Participant Mixer 2014

Photo: Garrett Allen

Craft Lake City Participant Mixer @ Big Cartel 07.21

By Garrett Allen
July 25, 2014

Beer & Spirits

On July 21 2014, nestled in downtown SLC in an alleyway lot next to Big Cartel, Craft Lake City held their annual mixer to bring local businesses and the arts community together for food, drink, networking and a Q&A panel.

Photography by Garrett Allen

Craft Lake City was held right in the middle of downtown SLC on July 21 at Big Cartel. Photo: Garrett Allen

The normally empty lot was decorated and turned into quite the ideal place for local businesses and artists to mingle. Photo: Garrett Allen

James Ceasar and Sydney Shane contemplate what to drink, from the freshly squeezed Watermelon Cumber cocktail to the other great variety of drinks the bartenders were shaking up. Photo: Garrett Allen

Craft Lake City volunteers get all the food ready, which was provided by a number of different local businesses. Photo: Garrett Allen

Noisette fudge and salted caramels. Photo: Garrett Allen

La Bonne Vie and Gourmandise provided delectable pastries. Photo: Garrett Allen

Yummy treats were also provided by Washington Square Cafe. Photo: Garrett Allen

CLC Volunteer Jenny Hong manning the wine and beer station with a huge smile. Photo: Garrett Allen

Patrons drinking up during the mixer.

Big Cartel's Community Director, Dan Christofferson, with Matt and Megan Whittaker of Noisette. Photo: Garrett Allen

Lexie Floor interviews Kierstin Pierce at the mixer for SLUG Magazine.

The bartender puts on a little show while he makes his drinks, with a smile that is contagious to those he is serving. Photo: Garrett Allen

The sunset cast a beautiful light on the mixer, already full and with a line that still reaches down the block. Photo: Garrett Allen

An attendee looks up with a little smirk as she grabs some fudge, provided by Noisette. Photo: Garrett Allen

Stacey Jo and friend pause and smile for a quick picture with their refreshing drinks. Photo: Garrett Allen

Kate and Jacque sitting under the Craft Lake City banner, waiting for the Q&A session to begin. Photo: Garrett Allen

Natalie and Josh Parkin take a quick break from socializing to smile for a quick picture. Photo: Garrett Allen

Liberty Heights Fresh provided refreshing melon kabobs. Photo: Garrett Allen

Harmons ensured that attendees could dip to their utmost delight at the mixer. Photo: Garrett Allen

Noisette tempted all with peppermint marshmallows! Photo: Garrett Allen

SLUG Magazine Editor Angela Brown, who also happens to be Craft Lake City’s Executive Director, gets the crowd laughing as she introduces the speakers for the Craft Lake City Annual Mixer. Photo: Garrett Allen

Angela Brown talking about the influence of Craft Lake City.

Stuart A. Clason, the Salt Lake City Director of Economic Development applauds the efforts of Craft Lake City in their efforts and urges them to continue doing what they are doing and to continue making Salt Lake City’s local scene such a inviting and vibrant community. Photo: Garrett Allen

A mighty fine party outside of Big Cartel

Dan Christofferson talking about the work in the community.

Dan Christofferson, the Community Director for Big Cartel, holds a Q&A with three SLC artisans in preparation for Craft Lake City's DIY Festival Presented by Harmons on Aug 8 and 9. They cover a number of topics regarding how to run a successful booth at such an event. Photo: Garrett Allen

Joey does a little fist pump in front of the wine and beer table. Photo: Garrett Allen

Carlē Ridley and Rachel Hayes chat as the event starts to wrap up. Photo: Garrett Allen

The wine and beer selection, leading off with Uinta’s 801 Pilsner. Support local breweries! Photo: Garrett Allen

Pamela Olson and Annie Quan are both Craft Lake City advisory board members and smile for a quick photo. Photo: Garrett Allen

Karamea Puriri, Marketing Manager for SLUG Mag and Craft Lake City, shares a drink with her boyfriend, Kenny Styles as the mixer activities come to a close. Photo: Garrett Allen

(L–R) Steven Rosenburg, Chris Weed, both on the Craft Lake City advisory board, Marsha Merrill and friend are all sharing a cocktail and enjoying the weather as it cools off for the evening. Photo: Garrett Allen

(L–R) SLUG writer Brian Kubarycz, SLUG Managing Editor/CLC copywriter Alexander Ortega and CLC Exhibitor Kit Osborn pause for a photo before they head out. Photo: Garrett Allen

Nick Niehart and friend get a last-minute drink and plate of the amazing food provided by some amazing sponsors. Photo: Garrett Allen

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