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Smodcast Invades Death Ray Comics
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will be appearing Sunday, along with Will Wilkins, at Logan’s Death Ray Comics to help owner Trent Hunsaker, and a store full of fans, celebrate the store’s one year anniversary. Yes, you read that right – Jay and Silent Bob will be in Logan. … read more
Jeff Michael Vice – February 2, 1965 – May 27,...
On May 27, Salt Lake City lost one of its favorite sons. Jeff Vice was somebody that everyone in town knew—he couldn’t walk into any bar or coffee shop without seeing a friend or being recognized by a fan with whom he would instantly interact, as if they were already friends. He gave everyone his attention and was always ready to talk movies, music and comics expertly and passionately. … read more
Frame of Reference
The freedom a bicycle exemplifies and the simplistic motion of circles turning circles carries the rider toward countless opportunities throughout a lifetime. For many, a bike may be a form of conveyance or a method of exercise. But for those individuals who truly see the bicycle as mankind’s perfect machine, there is special meaning and attachment that transcends tradition.
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Rolling with Mayor Ralph Becker
Salt Lake City has seen a sizable increase in bike-friendly programs and infrastructures the past few years, thanks to pedal pusher Mayor Ralph Becker and his team of cycling enthusiasts. You won’t see Mayor Becker preaching the bicycle’s many benefits to our city and its residents, and then riding off into the sunset in a Hummer like you’d expect from most politicians, though. Salt Lake’s Mayor lives his word as a dedicated bike commuter himself, riding 2.5 miles to work every day! … read more
Bike Prom: Going Tandem
The aromatic month of May is once again dedicated completely to our city’s most sustainable form of transportation: cycling. The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is holding their fourth annual Bike Prom at Pierpont Place on May 10 at 8 p.m. after an open invitation ride around the city. I sat down with this year’s organizer, Jace Burbidge, and discussed the ins and outs of what this event is all about. … read more
Stick Your Whole Nose In It: A Kiler Grove Wine...
A rowdy group of retirees, my husband and I gathered in the winery. Tables were set in up the warehouse amid huge barrels of wine and machinery. Michael Knight, part owner and winemaker, meticulously explained the art of winemaking, or “voodoo” as he calls it. … read more
SLUG 25th Anniversary: Crosswording a Scene
For SLUG Mag’s 25th anniversary issue, we’ve drummed up some games inspired by our local subculture, SLUG-related history and retrospective trivia on seminal music from SLUG’s anniversary year, 1989! … read more
SLUG 25th Anniversary: Beastie Boys SLUGlib
For SLUG Mag’s 25th anniversary issue, we’ve drummed up some games inspired by our local subculture, SLUG-related history and retrospective trivia on seminal music from SLUG’s anniversary year, 1989! … read more
SLUG 25th Anniversary: 1989 Music Matchup Catch-up
For SLUG Mag’s 25th anniversary issue, we’ve drummed up some games inspired by our local subculture, SLUG-related history and retrospective trivia on seminal music from SLUG’s anniversary year, 1989! … read more
SLUG 25th Anniversary: SLC Scene Search
For SLUG Mag’s 25th anniversary issue, we’ve drummed up some games inspired by our local subculture, SLUG-related history and retrospective trivia on seminal music from SLUG’s anniversary year, 1989! … read more