SLUG Contributor Limelight
March 6, 2024
Contributor Limelight: Ashley Christenson
Ashley’s versatility and willingness to take on new challenges makes her an invaluable piece of the puzzle that is SLUG’s photo coverage of events, local businesses, drag queens, artists and more. Check out more of her shots for SLUG here and on Instagram at @ashleychristensonphotography.
Articles by contributor
SLUG Mag’s 34th Anniversary: A Performance for Each Year
SLUG’s 34th Anniversary Party brought 34 local musicians & bands together to Blue Gene’s & Urban Lounge for a jam-packed show as each band played one song each. … read more
Articles by contributor
The Silent Realm: How Hope on TTaPP Speaks Through Stigma
For the last five years, Hope on TTaPP has been providing free direct outreach and case management for those affected by HIV and Hepatitis C diagnoses. … read more
SLUG Mag’s 36th Anniversary Party: 36 Years, 36 Bands, One...
Based out of both Blue Gene’s and Urban Lounge, this sold-out, larger-than-life event showcased 36 bands and artists, each given three minutes to blow the brains out of the audience. … read more
Building Strength & Confidence at the Highland Games
Nicole Davis says she sees women closing the gap in participation and elevated levels of competition at the Highland Games. … read more
Melissa Chilinski’s Beautifully Perfect Trash Moon Collective
Chilinski is the founder of the Trash Moon Collective, a nonprofit promoting and supporting the bluegrass, old-time and roots scene in Salt Lake City.
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Hannah Ruth Zander: The Next Kate Spade
All this to say, if Hannah Ruth Zander and her home doesn’t transport you back to the swinging ‘60s, her clothes definitely will. … read more
fezmaster: DIY Festival Performer
fezmaster likes to play at Salt Lake’s smaller venues; the intimate locations make it fun to get to know his audience. … read more
Heidi Butterfly & Chad Rockstar: DIY Festival Performer
Towering above the crowd and bringing smiles to the people below, Heidi Butterfly and her sidekick/significant other, Chad Rockstar, dance around the Salt Lake art scene every chance they get. … read more
Urban Beekeeping: The Collaborative Practice That Benefits All
There are numerous environmental benefits to urban beekeeping, such as fostering the pollination of local flora, supporting urban agriculture and generally maintaining a healthy ecosystem. … read more
The 12th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire
The 12th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire took place on Saturday, May 18, featuring games, a manifest of clues, a swarm of bicyclists and amazing sponsors. … read more
Kilby Block Party 5 @ Utah State Fairpark 5/10-5/12
For those who missed out this year, allow our testimonials of the Kilby Block Party experience to guide you into making the right call next year! … read more
17 Stand-Out Performances from Kilby Block Party 5
With a disco ball-glistening atmosphere and a star-studded lineup that could rival Coachella in sheer talent, Kilby Block Party was an absolute fever dream. … read more
Local Heat: A Hot Ones-Style Interview
We sat down and tried six local hot sauces together, as I asked her six increasingly spicy questions. This is not the first time this week I will thank God that I own a bidet. … read more
Beer is for Queers: The LGBTQ+ Brewers of SaltFire Brewing...
For Jae Vanderwerf and Tanya Sapula, the title of “master brewer” was not one they ever imagined holding. … read more
Skull Preservation and Sustainable Cremation: Alternative Pet Memorials
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
SLUG Mag’s 35th Anniversary Party: A Show to Remember in...
The 35th Anniversary Party proved that there’s a space for everyone in the SLC music scene and that SLUG Mag maintains its commitment to covering and supporting it. … read more
SLUG’s Anniversary Party Celebrates 35 Years of Covering Utah’s Diverse...
SLUG’s 35th Anniversary Party is probably the most convincing way to get across that Salt Lake’s music scene has been—and continues to be—vibrant, diverse, inventive and always-growing. … read more
Get Intimate at The Carriage House Sessions with Steph Clotele
It feels like a living room. It feels personal, and everybody is here to share an experience. This is a space that artists thrive in. … read more
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
That’s A Wrap: Post Credits Champions Independent Film
Post Credits is a networking film festival celebrating U of U film school graduates who have continued their filmmaking career post-graduation. … read more
Local Gift Ideas for the Mystical Healer who Reads Tarot...
You certainly wouldn’t know it at first glance, but Salt Lake City holds a litany of gifts for your local witch and healer. Find three local harbors outfitted with any gifts you may need. … read more
Buzz Free Buds: Sober Squad Provides a Safe Space for...
Sober Squad is a local group founded by Paige Holmgren and Kolten Schnell with the intention to create a “community that is sober curious, or who actively don’t drink.” … read more
Paper Apps DUNGEON: Game Design Minimalism
Paper Apps DUNGEON is a notebook-based dungeon crawler that you can play anywhere at any time—it only requires a pencil and a die. … read more
Localized: Megan Blue & The Bonfire
Megan Blue and the Bonfire‘s eclectic sound involves blues, soul, country, rock and anything else they decide works in their mixed-genre recipe. … read more
Localized: The Howlin’ Tomcats
The Howlin’ Tomcats, made up of SLC blues veterans, invite audience members to play with them at weekly blues jams and gigs all over the valley. … read more
Tossing Out Hunger with Waste Less Solutions
Waste Less Solutions is a local nonprofit dedicated to food waste reduction in Utah. After rescuing food that would normally go to waste, they deliver it to folks in need. … read more
Giving Beer Bottles a Second Life with Tappan Candleworks
With an emphasis on crafting sustainably, Justin Tappan of Tappan Candleworks repurposes old beer bottles to give them a second life as candleholders. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Davín
Davin is a performer that won the Queers Got Talent event held earlier this month. … read more
Club Verse: A Safe Haven for SLC’s Queer Community
Club Verse features an incredible atmosphere with a stage large enough to host a plethora of performances and open floor to dance your heart away. … read more
Encircle Gallery: Art For The Community, By The Community
Encircle currently has three “homes” that also serve as gallery spaces, with one each in Salt Lake City, Provo and St. George. … read more
Jedari Makes Space for your Communities
Already hosting nearly 50 clients and more than 5,000 users, the Jedari model provides an avenue for independent community building. … read more
An Apple A Day: Introducing The Six Sailor Cider Way
Michael Valentine of Six Sailor Cider runs a tight ship, conscious of the finished product and of ensuring the ciders’ vibrancy in flavor and personality. … read more
Carlos Guzman: Kicking Ass and Taking Frames
Armed with a camera during a road trip to Lake Havasu City, Carlos Guzman developed a passion for photography and hasn’t looked back. … read more
SLUG Mag’s 34th Anniversary: A Performance for Each Year
SLUG’s 34th Anniversary Party brought 34 local musicians & bands together to Blue Gene’s & Urban Lounge for a jam-packed show as each band played one song each. … read more