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Mike Brown: Mormon Weddings
Have you ever been to a Mormon wedding? Gosh, I sure have. Lots of them, because I come from a big, darn Mormon family. As a tribute to them, I will only use Mormon swears in this article. … read more
Tires & Tamales
It’s a little confusing at first, going to a tire shop for food, but it makes sense if you think about it. Nothing is worse than being stuck in a waiting room for two hours at lunch time and trying to fill up on Mike and Ikes or rock-hard Skittles while your car is having its tires rotated and balanced, so why not turn the waiting room into a dining area and add a kitchen? That is exactly what Victor Galindo and his wife Elvia did a few years back. … read more
People Friendly Consumption: The Rise of Buying and Selling Handmade
Today’s craft scene is more connected to the DIY mentality that grew out of punk than the crafters of previous eras. People want to do and make things for themselves, by themselves and on their own terms. As director, crafter, writer, businesswoman and all around DIY maverick, Faythe Levine has a lot to say regarding the increasing popularity of buying handmade. … read more
Black Boxes: Transmitting From the Bottom of the Sole with...
When they aren’t busy wrapping shoes to please their customers, the gentlemen behind local shoe company Zuriick are doing what they do best. “We basically hang out, drink a lot, and come up with designs,” says co-partner Chad Tovey. … read more
Princess Kennedy: Boys Suck! – July 2009
It seems like an entire decade since I sat down at the computer to write my last article. I’m actually surprised I haven’t suffered some kind of alcohol-related syndrome from my traveling to pride festivals around the country. … read more
A Punk Rocker’s Tale: Tall Bike Jousting in SLC
The Tall Bike Joust held on May 15 is Salt Lake’s third joust and most popular freak bike event. Attracting citizens and cyclists from all walks of life—including hobos and cops—it can’t be described as less than epic. There’s just one question: What the fuck is tall bike jousting?! … read more
Good Times with Alex Hinton
Ten years ago, Colby Burleson and Clint Marvin left Susie M’s to open Good Times Tattoo. SLUG recently had the chance to speak with Hinton about his experiences in the world of tattooing, as well as the tenth anniversary of Good Times Tattoo. … read more
Dear Dickheads – July 2009
I work at a local bar in Salt Lake, and while I thoroughly enjoy my position as a server, I am sick and tired of all the douche trains that come in and walk around like they own the place. … read more
Princess Kennedy: Froot Beer – June 2009
I’ve never lived in a place that holds beer in such a high regard as the 801. Even my own family was the bootleggin’, hooch makin’ kind. … read more
Local Legend Tully Flynn
Tully Flynn has been in the epicenter of the local skate scene for over a decade. He was around for the Dirty Hessian days. … read more