A black and white photo of Dominic Jordon, smirking with his hand on his chin.
January 3, 2024

Contributor Limelight: Dominic Jordon

Dominic Jordon’s sharp eye for creative portraits, food and events photography has illuminated SLUG’s editorial coverage since November 2019. Check out his portrait of Utah Film Commission director Virginia Pearce and keep up with his production company’s recent indie film projects on Instagram at @marlondean.

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Strength in Shades’ Inaugural WOC Market

Strength in Shades’ Inaugural WOC Market
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Led by Alicea Marie and Kris Heals, Strength in Shades’ WOC Market provided a space for other people of color and women to network. … read more

Craft Lake City Holiday Market @ The Monarch 12.07

Craft Lake City Holiday Market @ The Monarch 12.07
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After years of envisioning a winter market, Angela H. Brown and her band of merry crafters stuffed The Monarch for Craft Lake City’s Holiday Market. … read more

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Utah Design Exhibit 2024 Showcases Contemporary Handcrafted Furniture

Utah Design Exhibit 2024 Showcases Contemporary Handcrafted Furniture
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A great way to cap off this year’s Salt Lake Design Week is with its cornerstone event, the Utah Design Exhibit. … read more

Black Lung Society: Ogden’s Haven for Subculture

Black Lung Society: Ogden’s Haven for Subculture
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Black Lung Society formed to curate an inclusive space for all ages to enjoy local music. … read more

The 16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by Harmons

The 16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by...
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The 16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons was a blast and proves how Craft Lake City has created unrivaled exhibitions since 2008. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Diana Lone

Bold & Beautiful: Diana Lone
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A Why Kiki resident performer since summer 2021, the 26-year-old is used to the competitive nature of drag. … read more

White Knuckled: A Day at Lagoon Amusement Park

White Knuckled: A Day at Lagoon Amusement Park
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Farmington’s very own Lagoon Amusement Park has reshaped and relocated into the bustling family fun zone that it is today. … read more

Logan’s Heathen Church: Mind-Blowing Science and Beer

Logan’s Heathen Church: Mind-Blowing Science and Beer
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Heathen Church has become a place for people to connect in the Logan community and learn about the wonderful culture of STEM in Utah. … read more

Water From The Wasatch Front: The Most Important Ingredient For Utah Distilleries

Water From The Wasatch Front: The Most Important Ingredient For...
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Water is one of the most important geographic ingredients for the local spirits at Dented Brick Distillery and Ogden’s Own Distillery. … read more

Skull Preservation and Sustainable Cremation: Alternative Pet Memorials

Skull Preservation and Sustainable Cremation: Alternative Pet Memorials
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These two Utah animal lovers are in the business of providing alternative ways to keep the memory of your furry (and scaly) friends alive. … read more

Utah Film Commission Celebrates a Century of Film in Utah

Utah Film Commission Celebrates a Century of Film in Utah
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The Utah Film Commission is honoring 100 years of film in Utah with a yearlong celebration featuring a film trail and an exhibit at the State Capitol. … read more

5th Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented By Google Fiber @ Union Station

5th Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented By Google...
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Celebrating its fifth year, Holiday Market provided plenty of opportunities for fun and finding the perfect gifts to complete attendees’ holiday shopping. … read more

I Exist Because They Survived: Artists Unpack Assimilation at Material Gallery

I Exist Because They Survived: Artists Unpack Assimilation at Material...
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At Sangre Mia, an upcoming installation at Material gallery, artists Bianca Velasquez and Kelly Tapìa-Chuning unpack assimilation through new approaches to traditional mediums. … read more

Looking Sharp: Annie Hall’s Cover Design of Occam’s Razor

Looking Sharp: Annie Hall’s Cover Design of Occam’s Razor
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Designer Annie Hall has taken up the challenge to represent Occam’s Razor, a core principle of design that prioritizes simplicity, on the cover of SLUG’s 2023 Design in Utah issue. … read more

Intermountain Gourmet Specialty Mushrooms: Farming the Superfood You Need

Intermountain Gourmet Specialty Mushrooms: Farming the Superfood You Need
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Depending on the season, Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms grows seven to eight species of mushroom at a time, using a mix of science and farming. … read more

A Dang Good Review of Dang Brother Pizza

A Dang Good Review of Dang Brother Pizza
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Dang Brother Pizza creates a new and unique pie every Saturday in their wood-fired oven crafted from a vintage firetruck. … read more

Tinkering With Love: Utah-Made Bath Products From Ya Mon Soaks

Tinkering With Love: Utah-Made Bath Products From Ya Mon Soaks
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John Hewett founded Ya Mon Soaks for one very important reason: “My wife and I dig each other [and] we wanted to start a business together.” … read more

Strength in Shades’ Inaugural WOC Market

Strength in Shades’ Inaugural WOC Market
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Led by Alicea Marie and Kris Heals, Strength in Shades’ WOC Market provided a space for other people of color and women to network. … read more

Bewilder Brewing: How One of Salt Lake’s Newest Breweries is Standing Out

Bewilder Brewing: How One of Salt Lake’s Newest Breweries is...
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Bewilder Brewing exists right in the heart of the city, and Co-Founder Ross Metzger attests to his hopes for how they will thrive in the coming year. … read more