Authors: John Barkiple
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SLUG Magazine @ Utah Pride Parade 2017
SLUG Magazine started marching in the Utah Pride Parade 12 years ago, and in that time, SLUG has won several awards for charming T-shirt designs and clever parade themes. SLUG’s staff kept it simple this year by wearing pink unicorn T-shirts designed by local artist Ashley Love (@helloashleylove) while passing out hundreds of copies of SLUG Magazine. … read more
![Ithaka 12 and Zacuanpapalotls @ Mestizo Gallery 02.21](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/nadia-rae-morales-and-sonia-pentz-1024x708.webp)
Ithaka 12 and Zacuanpapalotls @ Mestizo Gallery 02.21
Latina artists’ migration-themed art now showing at Mestizo Gallery. … read more
Art | Art and Fashion | Arts | Community
![Gold Blood Collective Grand Opening 08.05](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/01-Gold-Blood-BARKIPLE_6103.jpg)
Gold Blood Collective Grand Opening 08.05
With future shows already booked, the Gold Blood Collective looks like it’s already creating a fresh BMX art/sport/style scene at 1526 South State Street. … read more
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Sundance Opening Weekend 12.07
Sundance Resort opened to a weekend filled with storm-fresh powder and devoted riders with shiny passes for a new season. The Owl Bar hosts local music all season — catch The Ugly Valley Boys on December 14 and Marinade on New Year’s Eve. … read more
![Grid Zine Fest @ Publik Coffee 04.14](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/31-thumbnail.jpg)
Grid Zine Fest @ Publik Coffee 04.14
We formed Grid Zine Fest to create a zine and comix-centric space in Salt Lake, and for folks to come together and showcase their work,” says founder Juli Huddleston. … read more
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Alta Opening Day 11.22
Prefaced by a heavy storm on Thursday night, Alta’s opening day delivered a powdery wonderland for skiers on Friday. From Leopard Man to Baby Otto, skiers enjoyed a sunny morning followed by an afternoon glazed with high clouds and a blustery chi … read more
![SLC Pride Parade – 2018 Gallery](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3E5A9247-1024x683.jpg)
SLC Pride Parade – 2018 Gallery
The Utah Pride Festival is about love, inclusion and progression—a way to open the summer months with togetherness as opposed to divisiveness. … read more
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Anime Banzai 2013 @ Davis Conference Center 10.19
The 2013 Anime Banzai Convention hoped to draw more than 5000 cosplayers to the Davis Conference Center. With three days filled with contests, events and exhibitions, Anime Banzai welcomes all levels of fan enthusiasm, from collectors to cosplayers. … read more
Utah Arts Festival 2013 06.21
The Utah Arts Festival brought artists from around the nation to Washinton Square from June 20-23. … read more
Bob Dylan’s 72nd Birthday Bash @ The Garage 05.24
The fourth annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash was held at The Garage on May 24. A dozen bands performed 30-minute sets of Dylan covers on two stages. Several guests celebrated their May 24 birthdays at The Garage, as well. … read more