Year: 2017
![The Quantum Artist: Tara McPherson](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MCPHERSONthe-wanderers1000.jpg)
The Quantum Artist: Tara McPherson
Dreamy portraits in hues of pastel blues and pinks are trademarks of New York–based artist Tara McPherson. Often depicting dainty figurines with a mystical, surreal air, the subjects of McPherson’s paintings delve into myth, emotion and astronomy. … read more
![Pizza Nono](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/WEB-341-FoodReview-PizzaNono-TalynSherer-1-1024x679.png)
Pizza Nono
Pizza Nono—whose name is taken from the Italian word for “nine”—is located in a refurbished insurance office building in the heart of 9th and 9th. As the focus of the restaurant is to craft quality pizza made from fresh ingredients, the menu is limited to a few well-crafted selections. … read more
![Mycelial Journey: Transcontinental Bike Touring with Erika Longino](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/341-Ed-Rikki-Longino-1024x768.jpg)
Mycelial Journey: Transcontinental Bike Touring with Erika Longino
Erika Longino acknowledges that she’s not your average long-distance bicyclist and maintains that biking is queer, femme and relevant as hell. … read more
![Movie Review: Free Fire](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/free-fire-poster-Web.jpg)
Movie Review: Free Fire
I’m ever in New York City, I can tell you right now that I wouldn’t be shocked to see tickets for free fire available in the heart of Times Square for a bloody good time. … read more
![Sixth Law Cycles – Building Momentum: A Look at Four Local Bicycle Craftsmen](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/341-ED-NAHBS-BikeBuilders-SixthLaw-ColtonMarsala3-1024x683.jpg)
Sixth Law Cycles – Building Momentum: A Look at Four...
John Koutrouba discusses his business, Sixth Law Cycles, where he builds bikes that are a bit quirky, using materials that are unusual in the industry. … read more
![The Best Job in the World: Jace Burbidge & Bike Utah Bring Bike Safety to Local Schools](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/341-Ed-Bike-Utah-BEST-Jace-Burbidge-Edison-Elementary-John-Barkiple-1024x683.jpg)
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
![Localized: Show Me Island](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/341-ED-Localized-ShowMeIsland-LoganSorenson-9-1024x683.jpg)
Localized: Show Me Island
Show Me Island schooled me on the history of ska and gave me some insight into what inspires them to make music and perform. Check them out at SLUG Localized on May 17 at Urban Lounge. … read more
![Broad Fork Bags](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/341-ED-BroadForkBags-JohnCarlisle-3-Web.jpg)
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
![Pillars of Salt: Welcome to Carnival Outré](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/341-ED-PillarsOfSalt-GilbertCisneros-3.jpg)
Pillars of Salt: Welcome to Carnival Outré
Even though this is one of their first events, Pillars of Salt is excited to bring Carnival Outré to life, and they are interested in creating an annual event for the community in Provo. … read more
![Saltair Cycles – Building Momentum: A Look at Four Local Bicycle Craftsmen](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/341-ED-NAHBS-BikeBuilders-SaltairCycles-ColtonMarsala3-1024x683.jpg)
Saltair Cycles – Building Momentum: A Look at Four Local...
Deemed the “Best New Builder” by the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), Saltair Cycles is excited to continue to build highly functional and aesthetically provocative bikes for customers. … read more