SLUG Contributor Limelight
May 1, 2024
Contributor Limelight: Carlysle Price
In her time as a SLUG Community and Arts Writer, Carlysle has used her impeccable writing and storytelling talents to shine a spotlight on underrepresented talents in Salt Lake City—from small businesses to artists to drag queens. Get a taste of her spice in her interview with Solstice Spices and the Urban Pepper Project in our May Local Food Issue!
Articles by contributor
Bold & Beautiful: Jenna Tea
Jenna Tea is now able to start performing at 21+ venues like MILK+, The Cabin and Gracie’s, and she’s ready to show new audiences what she’s made of. … read more
Solstice Spices and Urban Pepper Project’s Farm-to-Jar Philosophy
The people behind the Urban Pepper Project and Solstice Spices were excited to share the fruits of their labor with us here at SLUG.
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Bold & Beautiful: Robin D’Banc
Despite their self-described “mean girl energy,” Robin D’Banc’s personal journey and performances have inspired their community to be authentic. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Sally Cone Slopes
Growing up watching drag reality with her mother, the Why Kiki legend Sally Cone Slopes started practicing and began her drag journey during 2020. … read more
The Graphic Designers Behind Salt Lake’s Music Scene
Creating posters, flyers, merch and album covers, Katya Pogodaeva and Tom Petersen have both curated portfolios of design work for local artists and musicians. … read more
Benjamin Wiemeyer: Painting the City Inside and Out
Though his early marks were self-described as vandalism, artist Benjamin Wiemeyer’s graffiti-style paintings are now paid for by the businesses they adorn. … read more
Sapa Investment Group: Success as a “Heart-Centered” Business
Sapa Investment Group has founded and invested in multiple businesses dealing in hospitality and real estate, even opening their own pharmacy. … read more
Shred Fest 2022 @ Liberty Park 11.05–06
Shred Fest 2022 won crowds over during its two-day rail jam and music festival experience, showing off stellar local and national talent on and off the slope. … read more
Side Bar: Where Drinks and Stories are on The Menu
Side Bar, a prohibition-style cocktail bar within Ogden’s Own Distillery, features over 40 cocktails that combine the familiar with the unique. … read more
Dave Styer: Graphic Designer by Trade
With skin full of traditional American tattoos and hands adorned with turquoise, Dave Styer’s passion for graphic design isn’t slowing down any time soon. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Magnys Voss
Magnys Voss describes himself as a baby in the drag world, having only started performing as Leroy Dagger about a year ago. Despite not having the official title, this king has been playing the part his whole life. … read more