A black and white photo of Carlysle Price.
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!

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Bold & Beautiful: Jenna Tea

Bold & Beautiful: Jenna Tea
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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

Solstice Spices and Urban Pepper Project’s Farm-to-Jar Philosophy
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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

Bold & Beautiful: Robin D’Banc
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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

Bold & Beautiful: Sally Cone Slopes
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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

The Graphic Designers Behind Salt Lake’s Music Scene
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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

Benjamin Wiemeyer: Painting the City Inside and Out
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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: Success as a “Heart-Centered” Business
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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 @ Liberty Park 11.05–06
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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: Where Drinks and Stories are on The Menu
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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

Dave Styer: Graphic Designer by Trade
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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

Bold & Beautiful: Magnys Voss
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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