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Princess Kennedy: Sketchy Princess
One thing I love about SLC is the art scene. Dr. Sketchy’s is a nationwide sort of artist draw-a-thon that happens once a month at a bar where artists have a certain amount of time to sketch a live model on stage while enjoying good music and libation. I decided to venture down to Bar Deluxe a few months ago to take a look and see what Maggie Zukowski has brought to the Salt Lake chapter. … read more
Mike Brown: Rob Packer
For this year’s beer issue, I wanted to do brief interviews with some of my favorite local drunks. It sounded easy in my head, but coordinating such interviews proved to be a daunting task, like herding feral cats. The only local drunk I got around to interviewing for this article was my man Rob Packer, who probably came out of his mom’s vagina holding a Pabst. … read more
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Mike Brown: Rob Packer
This month, Mike Brown is tasked with rounding up SLC’s local drunks, but it’s proving to be harder than it sounds. … read more
Go Skate Day
In case you needed a reason to go skate, the International Association of Skateboard Companies has deemed June 21 International Go Skateboarding Day. Skateboarders from all over the world will be using this day as an excuse to tell their bosses to fuck off, jump on a board and do what they do best: skate. SLUG’s making it easy for you with this list of GSD events. … read more
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Go Skate Day
In case you needed a reason to go skate, the International Association of Skateboard Companies has deemed June 21 International Go Skateboarding Day. Skateboarders from all over the world will be using this day as an excuse to tell their bosses to fuck off, jump on a board and do what they do best: skate. SLUG’s making it easy for you with this list of GSD events. … read more
Velo Weekend: A New Summer Event For Cyclists
Velo City Bags has been providing Salt Lake with handmade, vegan bicycle bags and accessories since 2008. The company was started by Nathan Larsen, a local bicycle enthusiast who commutes around Salt Lake. “He designed and produced a customized bag that was functional, unique and comfortable. Larsen has recently started a new non-profit project, Velo Weekend, looking to gather the bicycle community on June 24-25 for some friendly bike competitions and events. … read more
Velo Weekend: A New Summer Event For Cyclists
Velo City Bags has been providing Salt Lake with handmade, vegan bicycle bags and accessories since 2008. The company was started by Nathan Larsen, a local bicycle enthusiast who commutes around Salt Lake. “He designed and produced a customized bag that was functional, unique and comfortable. Larsen has recently started a new non-profit project, Velo Weekend, looking to gather the bicycle community on June 24-25 for some friendly bike competitions and events. … read more
America’s Next Top Wizard
It was a rainy Saturday when we met at a local warehouse. There were six contestants present, each going through a series of elimination rounds in hopes of becoming America’s Next Top Wizard. Each contestant was responsible for not only completing every task presented to them by complete egomaniac Tyra (aka Chris Swainston), but also producing the best photos in each round in an attempt to avoid elimination. … read more
America’s Next Top Wizard
It was a rainy Saturday when we met at a local warehouse. There were six contestants present, each going through a series of elimination rounds in hopes of becoming America’s Next Top Wizard. Each contestant was responsible for not only completing every task presented to them by complete egomaniac Tyra (aka Chris Swainston), but also producing the best photos in each round in an attempt to avoid elimination. … read more
Bikes & Booze
Whatever your preference, it can’t be denied that bicycles and booze make quite the pairing, and it just so happens that this salty city of ours knows how to keep the beer brewing and the pedals pumping in harmony. Whether you’re a hard-core pedal pusher or just a fun-lover looking to add a little endorphin rush to your weekend boozing, read on. … read more