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Creature Feature: M*SC
Carley’s recent performances as the reidentified M*SC have been fun, music-oriented performances where he’s even begun producing and DJing his own sets. … read more
We Are Here: Utah’s WNBTQ Artists of Color
We Are Here, a Utah collective by and for Utah-based women, nonbinary and trans people of color, will present Color Against White Canvas on June 17 at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Alex Vermillion
Vermillion has taken zir enthusiasm, passion and expertise to write countless pieces for SLUG that celebrate Utah’s creative community, from spirited reviews of Utah theatre to local artist-activist interviews. … read more
Queering the Classics: Riot Act’s HØÜSES
After their recent Utah premiere of Poor Bastard, London-based theatre company Riot Act is preparing to deliver to Salt Lake City yet another rebellious and evocative classic adaptation. This time, Riot Act is spicing up the Utah theatre scene with HØÜSES, a modern, LGBTQ+ version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. … read more
Pillars of Salt: Welcome to Carnival Outré
Even though this is one of their first events, Pillars of Salt is excited to bring Carnival Outré to life, and they are interested in creating an annual event for the community in Provo. … read more
Mycelial Journey: Transcontinental Bike Touring with Erika Longino
Erika Longino acknowledges that she’s not your average long-distance bicyclist and maintains that biking is queer, femme and relevant as hell. … read more
Dancing with the Spider: Utah Rep’s Kiss of the Spider...
Utah Rep brings audiences the Utah premiere of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” which makes visible the unattainable hope of tomorrow while intermingling dark humor, fishnets, feathers and killer choreography. … read more
Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders
One of the latest additions to the Salt Lake drag scene, Jude Wanders considers themselves a drag king or a drag thing and uses their background in theater in their performances. Their connection to masculinity in and out of drag makes what they do both unique and powerful. … read more
Showing Up in SLC Community Events: March and April 2017
If you follow SLUG’s Daily Calendar, then you already know that there’s always something happening in Salt Lake—whether it be music, art or the community rallying behind a cause. As spring approaches, there are are many events organized for those who wish to use their voice and become more involved with their community. … read more
Creature Feature: The Harlot
Outspoken and unapologetic, Wade Leavitt, aka The Harlot, is making waves in the Salt Lake drag community with her big personality and even bigger brows. This beautiful and bearded, Las Vegas–grown queen gives us a glimpse into her fabulous life of inclusivity and self-love. … read more