Arts
From The Shadows of New Zealand: Jemaine Clement
Last week, we finally saw the release of the mockumentary vampire film, What We Do In The Shadows. A look into the lives of a vampire clan living in New Zealand and the daily routine they go through with the undead culture around them, the film earned major praise coming out of Sundance 2014, but only
Review: Married… With Children – Season 11
Married… With Children: Season 11 Mill Creek Entertainment Street: 07.07 Few shows were as iconic in the ’90s as the show that put the Fox Network on the map. The final season aired 18 years ago, meaning that there are kids entering college who do not remember a world where Married… With Children was still
Funny Fridays @ Sandy Station 07.17
The name says it all. Fridays just got a whole lot funnier for those of us in the valley. Recurring at Sandy Station off of 90th South, Funny Fridays features a revolving cast of local comedians with a smattering of special guests. The show was started by a group of ambitious comedians: Natashia Mower, Jason Harvey,
NOW-ID Brings Nowhere to Utah
For over two years, NOW International/Interdisciplinary Dance Company has endeavored to expand the range and complexity of contemporary dance in Salt Lake City. NOW began as the attempt by artistic director Charlotte Boye-Christensen to rescue dance from the confines the traditional auditorium, stage and stage machinery – which in recent years has come to be
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood: Sunset Baby
Dominique Morisseau’s Sunset Baby is a heartfelt, timely and at times untamable play that explores questions of reconciliation: of morality and principle, of the movement and its individuals, of saving and savoring the world, of freedom (or “No fear,” to go by Nina Simone’s definition) and how to attain it. At the center of
Abi Harrison – From BYU to Bob and Tom
As one of the most memorable acts on Utah comedy stages right now, Abi Harrison is quick, clever, and quirky in her style and delivery. Hailing from Provo, Harrison has worked hard as an entertainer to make a name for herself in our Salty City. SLUG was thrilled to get a chance to sit down
Saturday’s Voyeur: Acting Out
In the small neighborhood just west of the State Capitol building, a steady stream of patrons walked into the Salt Lake Acting Company‘s building. Women in their mid 50s sat outside and smoked Virginia Slims, while the friendly staff handed out jello shots and tried vehemently to persuade people to become yearly ticket holders. The
Ben Gleib: Idiotests and Mind Games
From regular appearances on Chelsea Lately to voice acting gigs on Ice Age: Continental Drift and The Book of Life, comedian Ben Gleib has kicked all kinds of ass. Currently, Gleib is the host of GSN’s Idiotest, which affords him plenty of opportunities to poke fun at people who are not as smart as they
SLUG Style: Nick Kuzmack
Every month, SLUG Style features a distinct and unique member of the community and asks them why they do what they do. Exploring more than just clothing, SLUG Style is an attempt to feature the people who give Salt Lake City flavor through personality and panache. … read more
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God Hates Robots Art Gallery
God Hates Robots has been a mission in the making for 10 years. Officially open since mid-May, this local experimental art gallery is one of the newest additions to the Broadway District. Founded by business partners Shon Taylor and Ray Childs, the art space sets itself apart with three core principles: All of the artists