Craft Lake City Artisan Profiles

Craft Lake City Artisan Profiles
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In preparation for the 6th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival, SLUG sat down with seven wildly different artisans. On Aug. 8 and 9, join us in celebrating these and many other artists at The Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City for Craft Lake City’s DIY Fest. … read more

Birds of a Feather: Avian Allure

Birds of a Feather: Avian Allure
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Avian Allure is a Lyra (also known as an aerial hoop or a Cerceau) Duet performance group created by Andrea Hansen and Mandi Johnson. There is no denying the allure of these two beauties—they look like sisters, and they tell me that I’m not the first to think so. … read more

Dear Dickheads – August 2014

Dear Dickheads – August 2014
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Dear Dickheads, 
So I just read your review of the SLC Punk 2 concert on the SLUG website, and while it’s adequate (if a bit dry), I’m a lot more upset by the actions of Ben Weasel than your reviewer seemed to be. … read more

2014 Utah Arts Festival 06.28 with Better Taste Bureau, Juana Ghani, Red Desert Ramblers

2014 Utah Arts Festival 06.28 with Better Taste Bureau, Juana...
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Having spent close to 20 hours over a three-day period at Library Square, all I saw was people enjoying the arts, presented in almost every form imaginable. There were thousands of attendees, some long lines and crowded walkways, but I personally never heard so much as an ill word exchanged between festival-goers. The festival, its attendees, and Salt Lake City should be very proud of that. … read more

Princess Kennedy: Damn These Heels!

Princess Kennedy: Damn These Heels!
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In addition to Pride, one great party I did this year was a big Pride weekend kick-off with the Utah Film Center and Damn These Heels!, their official LGBTQ and A (IDK what half of those mean) film festival. We brought out my ghoulfriend Peaches Christ, Drag Queen of the Macabre and filmmaker extraordinaire. Anyone who reads my rants knows that I am super invested in the Film Center.  … read more

2014 Utah Arts Festival: 06.26 with Candy’s River House, Madsen & The Hustlers

2014 Utah Arts Festival: 06.26 with Candy’s River House, Madsen...
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“Rain does not ruin everything, unless everything is outside.” A more perfect quote could not exist to describe the opening night of the 2014 Utah Arts Festival. … read more

2014 Utah Arts Festival: Thursday 06.26

2014 Utah Arts Festival: Thursday 06.26
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The Utah Arts Festival draws a crowd even in less than ideal weather conditions. When I arrived, the rain soaked tents were no deterrent for the crowds cheerfully exploring the events many offerings. … read more

Dear Dickheads – July 2014

Dear Dickheads – July 2014
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Dear Dickheads,
How long does it take before Karma completely fucks over someone’s life?  … read more

Underpass Voices: Homeless Youth Awareness

Underpass Voices: Homeless Youth Awareness
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The core values and aspirations of Utah’s homeless youth are now proudly decorating the underpass of 600 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City. What started as Lesly Beck’s graduate thesis while studying at Westminster College has grown into a visual voice for a population often looked past and ignored. … read more

Fluid Art: Bringing Together Art & Ales @ UMOCA 05.31

Fluid Art: Bringing Together Art & Ales @ UMOCA 05.31
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When your editor calls you up and asks if you want to drink local craft beers and look at contemporary art, the first answer is “hell yes!” immediately followed by the question, “we can do that in Utah?” … read more

Celebrating Pride: Mayor Ralph Becker Holds Wedding Reception for Same-Sex Couples

Celebrating Pride: Mayor Ralph Becker Holds Wedding Reception for Same-Sex...
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With warmth and a welcome greeting, the wedding reception held on Sunday was a sincere gesture to let those couples know that their union is a blessing worth honoring. … read more