SLUG Contributor Limelight
October 1, 2020
Contributor Limelight: Avrey Evans
Starting off as an Editorial Intern in the fall of 2019, Avrey Evans has had her turn in many crucial roles here at SLUG Magazine. As a contributing writer and copy editor in addition to her year-long internship, Evans has graced our publication with her talents and voice both on paper and behind the scenes. As a local bartender at Post Office Place, Evans brings her professional insight to the team through her coverage of the spirits industry and local bar scene. In this issue, check out her feature on The Bar Project on pg. 6, where she delights us with her playful prose and knowledge for the local spirits industry. While Evans’ internship has recently reached its end, we feel blessed to keep Evans’s writing and editing skills on the team
Articles by contributor
Bold & Beautiful: Eros Des Flammes
Salt Lake’s Eros Des Flammes is a fire dancer, aerial artist and erotic performer who combines fire with erotic dance. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Drag King Story Hour at Under the...
April’s Drag King Story Hour at Under the Umbrella bookstore featured Korey Edgewood and Autumn the Oddity, each of whom performed a book for children. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Lady Onyx
Lady Onyx has ditched notions of soft and acceptable, instead embracing a femininity that is more dangerous and unapologetically herself. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Ben D Dickson
Ben D Dickson hasn’t been performing in the SLC drag scene for very long, but in a few short months his fun-loving persona has made waves. … read more
Gift Ideas from Indie Utah Businesses 2021: Blue Velvet Bunny
Blue Velvet Bunny invites shoppers to express themselves while also joining a larger movement that centers the health of our planet. … read more
Gift Ideas from Indie Utah Businesses 2021: DRUPEFRUIT
DRUPEFRUIT sells delicious, handmade shrub: a non-alcoholic mixer made from fresh fruit, apple cider vinegar and sugar. … read more
Sip in Style with The Hammered Copper
As an experienced mixologist, Alexi Fisher infuses passion and thought into every aspect of The Hammered Copper. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Agony Ray
Whether she’s singing live in a digital show or raising fear in a clever stage performance, Agony Ray is a queen you remember. … read more
Tragic With A Twist: Katie Mansfield of Tragic Girls
Each piece in Tragic Girls’ collection blends dark humor with nostalgic style and just enough satire to comment on social issues. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Terra Flesh
Terra Flesh possesses a tenacious spirit and radiant energy, infectious qualities that bode well for the future of Utah’s drag community. … read more
Cheer to the Queers: The Iconic Club Try-Angles
For years, Club Try-Angles has sat at the helm of Salt Lake City’s queer nightlife, now becoming one of only two gay bars in the city. … read more
Bold & Beautiful – SLUG LGBTQ+: Poppycock Visqueen
Orange wigs, campy performances and cheekbones cut so sharp they could slice you open if you get too close: Drag performer and artist Taylor Anne is all of these things and more. Known onstage as Poppycock Visqueen, a performance from Anne promises professional-grade vocals and a playful commentary on femininity. If you’re lucky enough, you
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2021
In this month’s “Local Music Singles Roundup”: Cardboard Club’s cover of “Can’t Take My Eyes off You”, MOD’s “Twin Flame” and more. … read more
Bold & Beautiful – SLUG LGBTQ+: Electra Jones
Known onstage as the performer Electra Jones, Jordan Ruggeri explores themes of gender and identity through the art of transformation. … read more
Life in Color: Photographer Lirica Castañeda
Lirica Castañeda broadens the meaning of beauty and gives a platform to the narratives of people of color. In the future, she plans to refine her talents. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: March 2021
In this month’s edition of our Local Music Singles Roundup, let local artists remind you that music never dies. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2021
This February, turn toward your ever-reliable music community to help cure the winter blues with tracks from Rainy Dawn, KAL MARA and more. … read more
Bold & Beautiful – SLUG LGBTQ+: Lady Façade
A gothic villain one day and a space cowgirl the next, Lady Façade exudes “main character” energy wherever she goes. … read more
High Brow with the Brow Frau: Exploring Microblading with Megan...
The world of permanent makeup has enhanced the beauty industry in so many ways, and Megan Davies is at the forefront of her industry. … read more
SLUG Style: FICE X UMOCA – The Limited Collaboration Uplifting...
In the true spirit of their harmonious existence, FICE and UMOCA have collaborated on a limited-capsule clothing line. … read more
Consume With Care: Shop Sustainably with Animalia
As sustainability becomes increasingly vital, Animalia recognizes a push for a more environmentally centered community in Salt Lake. … read more
Bold & Beautiful – SLUG LGBTQ+: The Stunning Space Clown...
Luna Slipstream’s aesthetic transformed from conventional makeup and rock n’ roll costumes to “stupid fashion and full-blown clowning.” … read more
A Show For a Cause: Salt Lake Community Bail Fund...
In an effort to raise money for local bail funds, Salt Lake Community Bail Fund is hosting a Virtual Halloween Variety Show and auction. … read more
Cocktails from your Kitchen: Become Your Own Mixologist with The...
In an effort to create a fun and safe drinking experience, The Bar Project launched their Cocktail in a Box series called The Nightcap. … read more
Dining Out During a Pandemic: Advice from Your Server
There are a few things you should know about dining out during a global pandemic from someone who is working in the service industry. … read more
Abraham Von August: Creating a Whimsical World with Fashion &...
As Abraham Von August illustrates fantastic characters and pioneers fashion without labels, they make Salt Lake a more inclusive and interesting place. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Tavie Mason – Concise Kilgore / Avenues...
Whether he’s making custom T-shirts for his clothing line, or recording new music as Concise Kilgore, Tavie Mason does it all with passion and authenticity. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Trashpaca – Abraham Von August
Abraham Von August is pioneering a fluidly-sized and non-gendered focus in vintage fashion with their clothing brand Trashpaca. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Terra Flesh
Terra Flesh invigorates the Salt Lake drag scene by intertwining his Black queer identity with his passion for performance. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Akouyajohan Clothing – AJ Sopoye
Designer AJ Sopoye’s creates custom clothing pieces that combine vintage cartoons, colorful patterns and contemporary fashion through his brand Akouyajohan. … read more
Review: Nation of Language – Introduction, Presence
Nation of Language = A Flock of Seagulls + Franz Ferdinand … read more
Local Review: Samsonite – MY NEIGHBOR SAMSONITE
Samsonite = moow + Gold Panda + Esbe … read more
Local Review: Phobia The Greatest – Black Harts Forever
Phobia The Greatest = Lil Uzi Vert + Joan Jett … read more
Local Review: Young Yankee & MAYLIN – Light Speed
Young Yankee & MAYLIN = Hi-Rez + Skizzy Mars + Logic … read more
Celebrating Women in Beer: Pink Boots’ Tap Takeovers
There are few as passionate about beer as the ladies at Pink Boots Society, an organization subverting the boys clubs through their love of the craft. … read more
Friday Nights Just Got Better: V2 Introduces Playhouse to Sky...
Playhouse is a collaboration between music promoter V2 and Sky SLC Night Club, and makes an exciting addition to Salt Lake’s burgeoning EDM scene. … read more
The Present is Female: The 2020 Womxn’s March
This 2020 Womxn’s March saw people all over the country raising their voices against ongoing injustices against women, and Salt Lake was no different. … read more