December 1, 2021

Contributor Limelight: Lexi Kiedaisch

Having joined the SLUG team in April of 2021, Lexi Kiedaisch has developed her natural skills for marketing and events effortlessly. She says, “I’ve found a love for marketing and event production during my internship. Helping the team build a successful event from beginning to finish is very rewarding.” We are grateful for Kiedaisch’s talent and enthusiasm!

Articles by contributor

The Manhattan Experience @ Gallivan Hall 10.09

The Manhattan Experience @ Gallivan Hall 10.09
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The Wine Academy of Utah and One Small Miracle put on The Manhattan Experience, a 90-minute class on the history and technique of the classic cocktail. … read more

Articles by contributor

Neptune Skating: Bringing Back The ’90s and Making Room for BMX Riders

Neptune Skating: Bringing Back The ’90s and Making Room for...
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Neptune Skating aims to revitalize indoor skate rinks by bringing the rink’s design back to the “best era” in skating—the ‘90s, according to owner Kris Operhal. … read more

Ogden Beer Company: A Brewery for All

Ogden Beer Company: A Brewery for All
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Whether you’re a seasoned beer-drinker or new to the territory entirely, you can rest assured knowing that you’ll find a new drink to love at Ogden Beer Company in Ogden, UT. … read more

Carter Denos: Finding a Voice Through Art

Carter Denos: Finding a Voice Through Art
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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

Illustrating the Inbetween: Mel Aphayrath

Illustrating the Inbetween: Mel Aphayrath
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Mel Aphayrath’s illustrations explore sibling interactions, the overall art of conversation and life’s quiet little displays of love. … read more

Localized: Early Successional

Localized: Early Successional
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From their first collaboration in 2017, the singer/songwriter duo Early Successional knew their partnership would entail a life of playing music together. … read more

Localized: Darling & Debonair

Localized: Darling & Debonair
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Darling & Debonair have found a genuine musical partnership within their collaboration since becoming an official acoustic duo in 2020. … read more

Unsheltered Utah: Surviving the Moratorium

Unsheltered Utah: Surviving the Moratorium
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Wendy Garvin is the executive director of Unsheltered Utah, a community organization that helps our unsheltered neighbors stay safe, healthy and supported. … read more

4th Annual Holiday Market @ Ogden Union Station 12.02–03

4th Annual Holiday Market @ Ogden Union Station 12.02–03
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Craft Lake City’s Fourth Annual Holiday Market 2022 Presented by Google Fiber enjoyed a new location this year at Ogden Union Station with over 120 vendors. … read more

Golden Braid Books: Compassion, Community & Consciousness

Golden Braid Books: Compassion, Community & Consciousness
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Golden Braid Books is dedicated to elevating consciousness, whether that be through in-store aura readings or the words of local Indigenous authors. … read more

Which Baptist is the Biggest and the Baddest?

Which Baptist is the Biggest and the Baddest?
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Steve Koonce has tried all six of Epic Brewing’s new Big Bad Baptist variants and chosen three—the biggest and baddest of the bunch. … read more

The Manhattan Experience @ Gallivan Hall 10.09

The Manhattan Experience @ Gallivan Hall 10.09
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The Wine Academy of Utah and One Small Miracle put on The Manhattan Experience, a 90-minute class on the history and technique of the classic cocktail. … 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

Sage Venna’s Journey in Creating

Sage Venna’s Journey in Creating
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Sage Venna takes in spaces and considers how to fill them with her art, exploring worlds filled with sci-fi aliens and creatures from the deep. … read more

10th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire & Mark Miller Subaru @ Saturday Cycles 05.21

10th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire & Mark...
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Last Saturday, bikers all across the valley made their way downtown to compete and hopefully be crowned the champion of the annual SLUG Cat Bike Race. … read more

youngassNICO, Phobia the Greatest and MOD @ August SLUG Picnic 08.28

youngassNICO, Phobia the Greatest and MOD @ August SLUG Picnic...

SLUG’s outdoor concert series, SLUG Picnic, returned this August with an explosion of late-summer heat and enthusiastic showmanship. … read more

Peachy Fingernail, PK Opal and The Mercy Seat @ SLUG Picnic 06.26

Peachy Fingernail, PK Opal and The Mercy Seat @ SLUG...
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The creative lineup—consisting of Peachy Fingernail, PK Opal and The Mercy Seat—at the June 2021 SLUG Picnic drew in a great crowd. … read more