SLUG Contributor Limelight
July 31, 2024
Contributor Limelight: Kirby Dorsey
SLUG has been blessed with Kirby’s immaculate skills as a Contributing Writer and Copy Editor for just over a year. She brings an affinity for poetic writing to each piece and uses her razor-sharp editing to boost SLUG’s voice. Read her interviews with artisans Sin Eaters Lament and Respectable Hoe Chainmail as part of this month’s DIY Festival issue!
Articles by contributor
Sin Eaters Lament: DIY Festival Artisan
At the DIY Festival, Cathy Cartwright’s booth promises to be captivating. Each doll stands as a silent storyteller, waiting for the right soul to take them home. … read more
Respectable Hoe Chainmail: DIY Festival Artisan
Respectable Hoe Chainmail’s work appeals to diverse subcultures, from BDSM enthusiasts to goths and punks. … read more
Scales and Tails: Do Snakes Deserve their Deadly Reputation?
As proprietor of the Utah reptile sanctuary Scales & Tails, Shane Richins counters myths misrepresenting snakes as heartless killers. … read more
Breaking Through the Silence: Radha Mehta’s DOSH Uplifts Overlooked Voices
If Mehta could leave viewers with one takeaway from DOSH what would it be? “Fuck shame,” she says firmly. Stigma only breeds suffering when people need support. … read more
Vegas to SLC: The Restaurant Transplants Sparking a Culinary Renaissance
As several high-profile hospitality businesses have expanded from Las Vegas to Utah in recent years, business owners weigh in on the growing trend. … read more
Queers in Wonderland: Utah Pride Center’s Adult Queer Prom 2023
Queer Prom provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks to celebrate all forms of expression without the stress of conformity. … read more
Proper Brewing Co Moab: The Newest Beer Destination
Proper Brewing Co., famously known for their self-proclaimed title “beer nerds,” have expanded to the red beds of Moab with their new location, Proper Brewing Moab. … read more
Carter Denos: Finding a Voice Through Art
Denos’s resistance to the pressures of conformity makes his design complement a key part of SLUG Magazine’s mission to amplify alternative art. … read more