The Activist Corner: Solidarity, Blockades and Agitation

The Activist Corner: Solidarity, Blockades and Agitation
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The individuals that make up tonight’s cast are diverse characters who appear a bit disorganized. Among the groups I can identify are Black Bloc Anarchists and a guy holding a fishing pole with a doughnut dangling at the end. … read more

The Bee: True Stories from the Hive @ Urban Lounge 12.18

The Bee: True Stories from the Hive @ Urban Lounge...
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On Dec. 18, The Bee debuted at Urban Lounge to an audience of over 200. The venue was pleasantly crowded and the audience was chatty and enthusiastic. … read more

Ballet West’s The Nutcracker @ Capitol Theatre

Ballet West’s The Nutcracker @ Capitol Theatre
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I remember the magic and mystery of the Nutcracker from when I was young and was excited to see this version now that I am older and more refined with my taste. I still felt the magic, but soon realized the need for this to be reimagined. I say this because as much as I love a good classic, it is always refreshing to see a new take on a familiar story. … read more

A Conversation with Jane Lynch

A Conversation with Jane Lynch
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Let’s start out by being very clear about one thing: Jane Lynch is a one-woman entertainment powerhouse. SLUG had a chance to talk with Lynch about the kick-off of her tour—An Evening with Jane Lynch, starting Dec. 31 in Park City at the Eccles Center Main Stage. … read more

SLUG Style: Adam Kaessner

SLUG Style: Adam Kaessner
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“I feel like every day you dress up,” he says. “You are wearing stuff not just for yourself but for other people too. I feel like it’s nice to be comfortable making fun of myself.” … read more

Illustrate, Illuminate: [con]text @ UMFA Exhibit

Illustrate, Illuminate: [con]text @ UMFA Exhibit
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Three curators at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts decided to navigate the usage of words and text in art and to showcase the versatility and artistry of language, particularly when it is used in works of art. So, they put together [con]text, an exploration of how visual artists have harnessed the power of language. … read more

Diabolical Records Presents: BANDEMONIUM!

Diabolical Records Presents: BANDEMONIUM!
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On Dec. 12, 2014, over 70 individuals—from different spectrums of the SLC/Utah music scene—signed up to be randomly selected to play in bands for Diabolical Record’s BANDEMONIUM. These new groups would be given two weeks to practice and strut their stuff for 10–15 minute sets of improvisation, music or whatever. … read more

Paul Edwards: SLUG BMX Photo Feature

Paul Edwards: SLUG BMX Photo Feature
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Paul Edwards is one of the few kids in Utah County that regularly makes his way up to Salt Lake City to cruise with us. He can mess with a street set up as well as anyone, but it’s always funny to watch him just hanging out and rolling around before deciding to huck a huge flair in front of a mob of scooter dorks. … read more

SLUG Holiday Comix – December 2014

SLUG Holiday Comix – December 2014
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A reflective moment with Frosty The Snowman. … read more

Mike Brown: The DI

Mike Brown: The DI
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You can criticize the Mormons all you want. As far as organizations go, they are easy to hate, but you can’t argue with some of the great things they do for the community … and I’m not talking about free cheese. I’m talking about the Mormon-backed retail outlet that draws numerous consumers to its stores every day but Sunday. No, not City Creek. … read more