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SLC Stands with Ferguson!
In the wake of the grand jury’s decision, the raw anger felt on account of this injustice has exploded back into the streets, and not just in Ferguson, but all over the United States. It is keenly felt in Utah, for a number of Utahns have also been on the receiving end of police violence. … read more
Making Fiction Making Trouble: 40 Years of FC2
For 40 years now, the literary press Fiction Collective has been the ardent antennae of innovative American writing. Entirely not-for-profit, author-run, untethered to government funding, dedicated to constantly updating the possibilities of what can happen between two covers and to keeping its titles in print, FC2 is a bastion for wild literary innovation. … read more
Finca – 327 E. 200 S. Soft Opening 11.28.14
Finca, a locally sourced Spanish tapas restaurant, has moved from their 1291 S. 1100 E. location to 327 W. 200 S. Upon entering, I was mildly surprised by how pleasantly swanky the new digs are. … read more
SLC to Ferguson: Utah Against Police Brutality Rally 11.29
On Saturday, Nov. 29, Utah Against Police Brutality gathered a rally in downtown Salt Lake City to demand an end to police brutality. Photos by Megan Kennedy (abuseofreason.com) … read more
Anthony Ortega Paints the Blue Poblano
Anthony Ortega, a Las Vegas resident and tattoo artist, paints the front of Blue Poblano, a new Mexican restaurant in downtown SLC. … read more
Review: Body Worlds – Bionic Night @ The Leonardo 11.21
It’s exciting to think that we’re just a few short years away from actual cyborgs. The next generation of prosthetics is allowing amputees to regain arms, legs and eyes. Spinal injuries can now be bypassed the way traffic moves around an accident. … read more
Sharing SLC: Could Catching a Lyft in SLC get Uber...
Ridesharing is a cool idea—taking the middle man out of scaring up a late-night weekend taxi opens up a lot of options for SLC’s night life. We haven’t seen very much action on bringing later service to our city’s otherwise robust public transit system, and many of us have endured the long waits and high fares that make taxis a less attractive option. … read more
War and Eats: Chef Katie Weinner Dishes on Top Chef
Because of Katie Weinner’s inventive cooking style, Bravo’s reality cooking competition, Top Chef, sought her out as an applicant for the show. Since then, she’s been representing Utah’s culinary scene with professionalism and grace under pressure. … read more
Being Human is Not a Crime: Interview with Kristin Beck
Living a life against the grain has been the norm for Kristin Beck since her teenage years. In high school, Kristin sported a mohawk and listened to punk and hardcore bands such as Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies and Circle Jerks. … read more
November 2014 Television Reviews
Televison reviews for Bob’s Burgers, Doctor Who, Godzilla, Marvel Knights: Eternals, Introducing Morrissey, The Musketeers, Portlandia, The Sopranos and Top Gear. … read more