Authors: Ali Shimkus
Sustainable Filmmaking: Slamdance Polytechnic
Slamdance Polytechnic promises to provide resources, practical information and learning opportunities together around the Slamdance Film Festival—giving those who are interested in the art of filmmaking a chance to go beyond simply viewing independent films at the festival and one step closer to successfully creating their own. … read more
Taking the Hard Road: Sugar House Distillery
For four years, Sugar House Distillery has been steadily making an impact on Utah liquor, focusing on the quality of their product and honing their craft. … read more
Utah’s Haunting History: Jennifer Jones of The Dead History
The Dead History focuses on the factual evidence that Jones digs up through her research, but does not discredit the ghost stories behind these reputable locations and people. … read more
Bamboo Revolution: Daniel Wagner and NaturePonics
Daniel Wagner’s goal for NaturePonics is to revolutionize the way we grow and source our food. This means eradicating practices that destroy the environment. … read more
Crucial for Utah: Crucialfest 7
Ultimately, Crucialfest 7 is a festival made by Utahns for Utahns, and it is a must-see for local music aficionados and fans of the headlining bands alike. … read more
Man of the Museum: Tim Lee of the Natural History...
Exhibits Manager & Senior Exhibit Designer Tim Lee has been designing exhibits for NHMU for 14 years, in what Lee refers to as “storytelling through space.” Lee says, “I try to make the objects the stars and the stories at the center of every experience.” … read more
Ogden’s Ticket to Ride: Danielle Fry of Ogden Bicycle Collective
At the head of Ogden Bicycle Collective is Director Danielle Fry, who believes in a mission of giving the people of Ogden access to bicycles when other transportation options may not be as viable. … read more
The Quantum Artist: Tara McPherson
Dreamy portraits in hues of pastel blues and pinks are trademarks of New York–based artist Tara McPherson. Often depicting dainty figurines with a mystical, surreal air, the subjects of McPherson’s paintings delve into myth, emotion and astronomy. … read more
Lavender Vinyl: Downtown Ogden’s Premier Record Store
Lavender Vinyl houses an eclectic and well-rounded mix of vinyl records in many different genres, and has already made an impact on Ogden’s music scene despite having only been in business for less than a year. For owners Hallows and Lundell, the name Lavender Vinyl draws a parallel between the serenity that comes with music and the calming effect of lavender. … read more
The Eternal Art Major: Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson’s paintings feature portraits—often recognized from pop culture and art history—that are juxtaposed almost on top of each other. The trademark style of cluttered portraits in the same painting with colorful motifs in the background is something that Wilson attributes to his compulsions to fill the entirety of his paintings. … read more