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Unhinged Boutique Opening 12.09
On Friday, December 9, glorious Sugarhouse boutique Unhinged threw its official opening party. Unhinged offers a wonderful blend of vintage items, work from local artists and designers, and sustainable products for the eco-conscious.
Photos by Megan Kennedy … read more
Hatch Family Chocolates Hot Chocolate Social 12.07
On December 7, Hatch Family Chocolates held a Hot Chocolate Social at their new location on 376 8th avenue.
Photos by Michael Schwartz … read more
Charity Pin-Up and Burlesque Show @ Bar Deluxe 12.3
Saturday, December 3, Pin Me Up by Ashley Marie hosted a charity burlesque, pin-up, rockabilly show to aid The Utah Food Bank and Toys for Tots. Joined by Endless Indulgence and Vintage Cupcake Co. at Bar Deluxe. … read more
SLUG’s Black Metal X-Mas Party Photo Booth
SLUG Magazine’s Black Metal X-Mas Party Photo Booth
Sponsored by Pibs Exchange, Johnnys on Second, and SLC Photo Collective
Photos: Dave Brewer Photo Booth … read more
SB Dance Benefit: WTF! Wine Theater Food @ Rose Wagner...
On December 3, 2011, Stephen Brown hosted a Black Box benefit for his SB Dance arts group. With regional restaurants providing small plates and regional vendors offering goods and services in a silent auction, SB Dance raised funds for 2012 performances in locavore style. Food vendors included: Nicholas and Company, Vinelore, Amour Spreads, Trio Restaurant, Sage’s Cafe, Eatery 1025, Frida Bistro, Communal, Creminell Meat and Cheese and Squatter’s and Wasatch Brewery Cooperative. … read more
SLUG’s Black Metal X-mas Party 2011 @ Johnnys on Second
On Sunday Dec. 4 SLUG hosted their black metal Christmas party at Johnnys on Second, here are some photos from around the party of SLUG staffers and friends. Photos: Jesse Anderson … read more
Arthritis Jingle Bell Run 12.3
On December 3, the Salt Lake Jingle Bell Run/Walk for arthritis began with a holiday costume contest sponsored by SLUG Magazine. The Jingle Bell Walk is a nationwide event that raises awareness and benefits the Arthritis Foundation.
Photos by Michael Schwartz … read more
2010 Beehive Fashion Show (12.2.10)
The Beehive Tea Room holds a yearly fashion show, sponsored by Local First Utah and the Downtown Alliance. The 2011 show will take place December 1 from 7-9:30 p.m. Take a look back at last year’s event, the models and the fashion. Vintage fashions by Misc. Boutique, hair and makeup by Highlife Salon. … read more
Mayor Shuts Down Occupy Salt Lake 11.13
Photos and words by RusselDaniels.com
At sundown on Sat. Nov. 13, over 70 police officers marched into the Occupy Salt Lake City encampment at Pioneer Park arresting 18 protestors and handing out one citation. The day before, Salt Lake Mayor Ralph Becker ordered a sundown eviction for the Occupy protestors. By 8:30 p.m. police had removed the remaining tents and personal belongings left in the encampment. Resistance was minimal.
Approximately 150 protestors had been living in the downtown encampment since the movement occupied it on Oct. 6 and for over five weeks, it had been relatively trouble free.
The day before a homeless man was found dead in the encampment. Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank said the death was likely a combination of drug overdose and carbon monoxide poisoning––the police had found drug paraphernalia and a propane heater in the man’s tent. The man’s death seemed to have prompted the eviction.
Recent reports have connected nationwide police crackdowns on Occupy encampments as to have been coordinated by mayors, FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. … read more
Pray for Snow Party @ Canyon Inn
Skiers and shredders alike gathered at the Canyon Inn on Nov. 10 to pray for snow in the form of heavy alcohol intake. Both Brighton and Solitude opened that same day, but the danger of core shots is still real. The booze consumption must have appeased the Snow Gods, the mountains got dumped on with a fresh foot and a half of snow this past weekend. Photos by Katie Panzer … read more