Issues: Issue 333 – September 2016
![Review: Allah Las – Calico Review](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/333-Ed-NMR-AllahLahs-CalicoWeb-size18Web-size17.jpg)
Review: Allah Las – Calico Review
Allah Las = (The Growlers + White Fence) ^ Beach Boys … read more
![SLUG Style: Abraham von Waffles + Squid Vishuss](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Call-Slug-Style-Squid-1-2-1024x681.jpg)
SLUG Style: Abraham von Waffles + Squid Vishuss
Squid Vishuss is an artist, photographer, poetess, mermaid and toy collector. Abraham von Waffles is an artist, model, ukulele player and thrifter. Together, their unique combination has formed a distinctive aesthetic. … read more
Art | Art and Fashion | Fashion | Slug Style
![SLC VegFest: A Tasty & Free Vegucation](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/333-ED-VegFest-TalynShererWeb-size41Web-size40.jpg)
SLC VegFest: A Tasty & Free Vegucation
Demonstrating how easy it is to be vegan is the focus of UARC’s first annual SLC VegFest, which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Library Square. With free samples of vegan fare available, the biggest challenge at SLC VegFest will be deciding what to eat! … read more
![Localized: Your Meteor](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/333-ED-Localized-YourMeteor-RusselDaniels-1Web-size12Web-size12.jpg)
Localized: Your Meteor
Incorporating a wide range of influences including Joni Mitchell to ’70s rock, Your Meteor dynamically presents a non-linear indie-rock style that combines elements of jazz, math-rock and character-based storytelling. The result is a singularly unique sound, albeit not without its deviations. … read more
![Festa Italiana: Authentic Flavors & Culture](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/333-Ed-Festa-Italiana-2-Per-Noi-Trattoria-Arancini-Talyn-ShererWeb-size8Web-size8.jpg)
Festa Italiana: Authentic Flavors & Culture
To pair with Italian beer and wine available at the festival, there will be an array of favorites from popular local Italian restaurants at Festa Italiana. Expect pasta as well as lesser-known dishes that Italians have grown up eating. … read more
![The Republic of Zaqistan: Zaq Landsberg, Founder of Zaqistan](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/333-ED-Zaqistan-ZaqLandsbergWeb-size42Web-size41-1.jpg)
The Republic of Zaqistan: Zaq Landsberg, Founder of Zaqistan
Unbeknown to many Utahns is another country in their backyard. After recently celebrating its 10th year since its founding in 2005, the nation, known as the Republic of Zaqistan, is located in the desert, just west of the Great Salt Lake. This year, Zaqistan is opening up its doors to tourism and partnering with CUAC to host expeditions into the desolate nation as well as an exhibition on the country. … read more
![Farm to Glass](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Finca-004.jpg)
Farm to Glass
Now in its sixth year, Salt Lake Magazine’s Farm to Glass Cocktail Contest will bring together 24 of the city’s most visionary mixologists to handcraft an original cocktail that uses local liquors and at least two ingredients sourced from Utah farms. Voting runs throughout the month of September, the height of Utah’s harvest season. … read more
![SLUG Holiday Comix – September 2016](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Sept2016Comic_SLUG_Final-794x1024.jpg)
SLUG Holiday Comix – September 2016
Read a Book Day is Sept. 6 … … read more
![Deep Fried, Tried and True: A Culinary Tour of the Utah State Fair](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/333-Ed-Fair-Food-Talyn-Sherer-2.jpg)
Deep Fried, Tried and True: A Culinary Tour of the...
Fair food is many things, but its chief characteristic is honesty. When you visit the fair, it’s expected that you try something that has no illusions about what it is. You’re encouraged to expand your horizons regarding the sheer scope of food that can be improved with a trip through the deep fryer. … read more
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Localized: Forest Feathers
Forest Feathers, a dynamic group that incorporates the dreamy space of prog-rock into the technical elements of math rock, initially started as a solo project by Camron Sackett in 2013. Sackett had no idea that the project would eventually evolve into the atmospheric sounds, sampling and shredding that currently represent the local trio. … read more