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- News, Cover Story November 29, 2023
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While the Great Salt Lake dries up in the West, New Orleans faces its own saline crisis in the South
Salt and Water
- Despite 2023 being what a lot of locals described as one of the hottest summers in memory, the positive trend of the past half-year was the notable lack of a tropical storm finding landfall.
- News, October 4, 2023
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Utah is a haunting hot-spot for the paranormal investigators of Discovery's 'Ghost Adventures'
The Boo-hive State
- Literally as I typed his name into what I assumed would be a story without a central interview, I looked down at my phone to see one Zachary Bagans on the line. Zoinks!
- News, Cover Story July 26, 2023
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The ABCs of the UFC in SLC
Fight Night
- But among Dobler's other, lasting offerings to the world of pop culture is his prediction that his chosen career path—professional kickboxing—was going to be "the sport of the future." Director and screenwriter Cameron Crowe allllllmost got that right.
- News, Cover Story July 12, 2023
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Get to know the Republic of Zaqistan, a micronation enclaved in Utah's west desert
Something From Nothing
- Sculptor Zaq Landsberg came across one of those elusive "Big Ideas" in 2005. After it arrived, he invested his time and his money and then more of his time into it. And today, the project he created is still a part of his life.
- Guides, Dining & Bar Guide March 29, 2023
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Dining Guide 2023
Lessons Learned
- Most restaurateurs who make the attempt fold within a year of operation simply because managing a business, keeping on top of food trends, training staff and keeping customers happy is a superhuman effort to juggle.
- News, Cover Story February 15, 2023
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In New Orleans, faded memories are all that's left of the Jazz basketball franchise
The Home Team
- Jory Dexter Woodis is someone with a pair of resume items that don't come around very often.
- Music, July 20, 2022
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See You Later, SLC
My reign of terror as music editor ends here.
- When my partner and I moved to Salt Lake City in early January, the skies were that grim shade known to locals during the winter inversion.
- News, Cover Story July 20, 2022
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Salt Lake Cocktails
Tried and true vs. shiny and new
- Word has it that younger drinkers have been gravitating toward oldschool drinks.
- Music, July 13, 2022
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Musical Checklist
Metal at 9th and 9th, Open Mic at Jewett Center and more tidbits
- One of the joys of living near 9th and 9th is the occasional sound of music emanating from the area's namesake intersection.
- Music, July 13, 2022
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Long Players
New full-length releases by local bands The Anchorage and Magda-Vega.
- Though we've been focusing lately on a deep wellspring of singles released by regional artists, it's nice to see a few long-players arrive, as well. Here're some background on two new releases.
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From the Vault
Elevator turns a micro-store space into a mix of record shop and art experience.
March 30, 2022
Utah is a haunting hot-spot for the paranormal investigators of Discovery's 'Ghost Adventures'
The Boo-hive State
October 04, 2023
