A Celebration of Queer Cinema: Damn These Heels Film Festival

A Celebration of Queer Cinema: Damn These Heels Film Festival
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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

The Aces Talk Queer Coming-of-Age in Suburban Utah
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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

Film Review: Blue Jean
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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

Bold & Beautiful: Ana Lee Kage
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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

Bold & Beautiful: Lexis Monroig
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Lexis Monroig describes drag as the door that allowed her to be herself. … read more

Blue Ruby: DIY Festival Vintage Vendor

Blue Ruby: DIY Festival Vintage Vendor
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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

Benjamin Powell on Utah Pacific Fashion Show 2023
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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

Bold & Beautiful: Starlett Mars-Magazine
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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

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane on the Magical Message of...
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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

Localized: PERSONA 749
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PERSONA 749 is one of those Salt Lake bands that is heavily intertwined with its homegrown roots through background and lyrics. … read more