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![Winter Hues: January’s Gallery Stroll](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/8744-SLUG_Jan_Gallery_Stroll_2015_Steele_Makasci_Elements.jpg)
Winter Hues: January’s Gallery Stroll
For January’s Gallery Stroll, go remind yourself that winter is a season and not a state of mind.
![Plated In Gold: The Strongest Man at Sundance](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/8740-Talyn_Sherer_Kenny_Riches_The_Strongest_Man_1-e1463608339679.jpg)
Plated In Gold: The Strongest Man at Sundance
Beef (Robert “Meatball” Lorie) and Conan (Paul Chamberlain) are best friends who gracelessly and humorously carry out a Don Quixote and Sancho Panza–style journey in The Strongest Man, a 2015 Sundance film in the “NEXT” section. “I think I have a hard time not putting some comedy in there,” says Kenny Riches, the film’s writer and director.
![20 Years of Madness: A Meeting of Minds with Filmmakers Jerry White Jr. and Jeremy Royce](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/8660-Joe_10.jpg)
20 Years of Madness: A Meeting of Minds with Filmmakers...
In the ’90s, a group of friends in Michigan decided to get serious about film and took to their local public-access studio to capture what were then landmark documents in adolescent hijinks. The show, appropriately called 30 Minutes of Madness, aired 13 episodes composed of visually and, at times, conceptually cohesive comedy skits. However, it eventually met its end, and took with it the film aspirations of most of the cast.
![I Am Thor: King of Muscle Rock](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/8657-Thor_2014_1.jpg)
I Am Thor: King of Muscle Rock
Thor is bending steel bars in his teeth, still standing as a testament to the resilient spirit of rock n’ roll.
![Illustrate, Illuminate: [con]text @ UMFA Exhibit](/uploads/exclusives/8733-cage_sumsion_1977_umfa_exhibit_2014_2015-crop-396x288.jpg)
Illustrate, Illuminate: [con]text @ UMFA Exhibit
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
![SLUG Style: Adam Kaessner](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8732-Slug-Style-Adam-Kaessner-TCALL-8.jpg)
SLUG Style: Adam Kaessner
“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
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![A Conversation with Jane Lynch](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8697-Jane-Lynch-54-Below.jpg)
A Conversation with Jane Lynch
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
![Ballet West’s The Nutcracker @ Capitol Theatre](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8653-Nutcracker_Ballet-West_2014_2.jpg)
Ballet West’s The Nutcracker @ Capitol Theatre
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
![The Bee: True Stories from the Hive @ Urban Lounge 12.18](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8652-SLUG_2014_The-Bee-1.jpg)
The Bee: True Stories from the Hive @ Urban Lounge...
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
![The Davey Foundation: Looking Ahead and Inspiring](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/8646-SLUG_2014_Rocket.jpg)
The Davey Foundation: Looking Ahead and Inspiring
Over the next two days, The Davey Foundation will be presenting a pair of events that will focus on filmmaking—bringing up new names and discussing the art form. … read more