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A Celebration of Queer Cinema: Damn These Heels Film Festival
As the longest-running queer film festival in the mountain west, Damn These Heels has continuously pushed boundaries and sparked discussions. … read more
The Aces Talk Queer Coming-of-Age in Suburban Utah
Ahead of their upcoming show at The Complex on Oct. 21, the all-girls, Orem-native band The Aces chatted with SLUG about their newest album, unpacking trauma and fan support. … read more
Film Review: Blue Jean
Blue Jean doesn’t limit itself to being a drama about the consequences of being LGBTQ+ but rather focuses on the mental and emotional toll of being closeted. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Ana Lee Kage
Since leaving architecture behind, Ana Lee Kage has combined her love for creating unique clothing with a long-running love for drag to stand out as both a performer and a creator. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Lexis Monroig
Lexis Monroig describes drag as the door that allowed her to be herself. … read more
Blue Ruby: DIY Festival Vintage Vendor
Blue Ruby’s Ammy Foste creates her punk, queer designs primarily with vintage leather items. Bright colors contrast with darker themes to show both a fluidity and complexity. … read more
Benjamin Powell on Utah Pacific Fashion Show 2023
Utah Pacific Fashion hosts its very first Utah Pacific Fashion Show on July 29, and the show will feature prominent Pacific Islander designers from across Utah. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Starlett Mars-Magazine
Although Starlett Mars-Magazine is relatively new to the Utah drag scene, she’s not one to miss. Mars-Magazine is rising through the ranks with speed and style. … read more
Nick Bruno and Troy Quane on the Magical Message of...
Nimona, from directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, is a story of transformation that celebrates finding joy in the most magical beings of all: our true selves. … read more
Localized: PERSONA 749
PERSONA 749 is one of those Salt Lake bands that is heavily intertwined with its homegrown roots through background and lyrics. … read more