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Posted 2010-09-01 14:34:38 by Daisy Blake
Shannon Bahrke is the co-owner of Silver Bean Coffee, a Salt Lake-based roasting company which provides coffee products online and to local businesses. She has been a member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team for the past ten years, winning a silver medal in the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Games, tenth place at the 2006 Torino Olympics, and a bronze medal in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. -- by Daisy BlakePlease tell me a little about your upbringing. When did you start skiing?I was bor...  Read More


Posted 2010-08-24 17:12:21 by Daisy Blake
LaLa and Ian Prowess are the founders of the Dreamland Sideshow website, which offers re-structured clothing, hats, leather cuffs and bracelets, animal hoods, waist-packs, jewelry, and more, mostly for festival and burn attendees. One of their tag lines is 'freak fashion for the forward thinker'. They are also part of the The Salty Brothers and Sisters Sideshow Extravaganza performance group. -- by Daisy Blake.Please introduce yourselves and tell us a little about your backgr...  Read More


Posted 2010-08-02 10:26:55 by Daisy Blake
Nathan Measom is the Development Director of Utah AIDS Foundation. Events coming up include Aqua Aid on Sunday, September 12 and Walk for Life, Salt Lake City's annual AIDS walk on Saturday, September 18. He has been planning events and hosting fundraisers since school. -by Daisy BlakePlease tell us a little about yourself and your background.I moved to Salt Lake about 12 years ago from Utah County. When I was in college I took an office job at a local non-profit and became h...  Read More


Posted 2010-07-19 14:40:04 by Daisy Blake
What's your background? Did you grow up in an artsy environment?I grew up in Washington D.C., which, with the presence of the Smithsonian Institution, major art museums and galleries, is an arty environment all its own. My mother was and is a modest art collector as well, so we had lots of it in the home when I was growing up. Not to mention the fact that she took me to lots of art classes when I was a kid. After I graduated from college and moved on to legal practice, I didn...  Read More


Posted 2010-07-12 14:07:06 by Daisy Blake
What is your background in the club industry? I started bartending when I was 18 in Connecticut because I thought it would be a great way to be a part of the party while still making money. I then managed a few places before taking over at Harry O's in 2001. I became the general manager at Harry O's in its heyday at the age of 23. I was handed the job six months prior to Sundance and the Olympics. Talk about trial by fire. Harry O's was an amazing experience that taught me a ...  Read More


Posted 2010-07-06 17:58:55 by Amy Spencer
When did you become interested in becoming a wine steward?After having worked in a winery for harvest season and working in the strange and stressful world of non-profit management for the Girl Scouts.How did your interest evolve into a career?When I realized that wine isn't just a beverage, but when made and paired correctly, it enhances your life. It encourages you to think about what you are smelling and tasting and experiencing. It encourages you to think more.What are yo...  Read More


Posted 2010-07-01 11:20:39 by Daisy Blake
Tell us about being the executive director of Equality Utah. For those who don't know, what is the mission?Being the ED of EU is an amazing opportunity and responsibility. It is far more than a job. Every day when I go to work,it's personal. We are working for policies that directly impact my friends, my family and my community and I feel accountable to the entire LGBT population here in Utah.The mission of EU is to secure equal rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexu...  Read More


Posted 2010-06-23 15:35:52 by Daisy Blake
Your work seems to capture so much of the magic of childhood. What was your own childhood like and when did you start to produce art?I guess I had a more or less normal childhood. I DID like to create things and used my imagination, from the beginning (we only had radio!). We made up our own games and plays, etc. I started drawing, as soon as I could hold a pencil or crayon. I guess I was lucky, as I always knew I wanted to become an artist.Has being an artist been your caree...  Read More


Posted 2010-06-14 17:30:25 by Daisy Blake
When did your passion for bicycling begin and why?My passion for cycling began like most, as a kid on a bike who loves the feeling of riding. But it was mountain biking on my 1988 Schwinn High Sierra in the Wasatch that really cemented the sport into my life. I raced across country mountain bike events in Utah from 1988 to 1998 and have fond memories of the whole experience. How did you get started in the bike repair business? I began repairing bicycles professionally after a...  Read More


Posted 2010-06-07 12:01:20 by Amy Spencer
Married on Friday, June 4, the day their exhibit opened at Utah Arts Alliance (127 S. Main Street), Todd Keith and Renee Lee are photographers who shoot stock photography and have worked together on a project were backgrounds and body paint come together. Together they have created BellaOra Studios to promote their commercial work and workshops. How did each of you get into photography?Todd » I've loved creating photos since I was a little guy. Both my grandfathers wer...  Read More


Posted 2010-06-01 18:13:57 by Amy Spencer
Give us a basic idea of what Grimmleigh's Fiend is.Grimmleigh's Fiends are the creative love child of Leigh and Rachel Kade. Leigh has been a freelance miniature painter for years and Rachel is one of those ladies who always has yarn in her purse. We've finally found a way to bring both of our talents to the same project. They are all one-of-a-kind, hand crocheted and hand painted dolls. A little bit creepy, a little bit cute.How did you come up with Grimmleigh's Fiends? How ...  Read More


Posted 2010-05-27 12:16:35 by Ryan Michael Painter
For those who are unfamiliar with the Salt Lake Film Center what is it and what does it offer to Salt Lake's film community?The SLC Film Center is a non-profit organization that is community driven. What that means to me is that we want to bring what we think are some of best and most provocative films to communities throughout the valley and the state. It's a very broad mission and we revel in it! Even a passive movie watcher will tell you about the power of even lackluster ...  Read More


Posted 2010-05-19 14:36:04 by Amy Spencer
What is your background in the entertainment and nightlife industry?As most people in this business do, I worked my way up. My first job was working the door at a bar in my home town outside of Chicago. I believe that because I worked in both the front and back of the house at many different venues and restaurants, I have a true understanding of what it takes to keep both my customers and staff happy.How long have you been working at The Depot?I have been at The Depot since t...  Read More


Posted 2010-05-18 09:45:44 by Amy Spencer
What is your background in the entertainment and nightlife industry?As most people in this business do, I worked my way up. My first job was working the door at a bar in my home town outside of Chicago. I believe that because I worked in both the front and back of the house at many different venues and restaurants, I have a true understanding of what it takes to keep both my customers and staff happy.How long have you been working at The Depot? I have been at The Depot since ...  Read More


Posted 2010-05-03 17:26:57 by Kelly Baker Ashkettlekashket..
Ty Brown is the president of CommuniCanine, a Utah-based dog training business. He was featured in a 2008 article in Entrepreneur magazine, where it was reported that the then-27-year-old had projected more than $160,000 in annual sales one-year after startup. He's trained dogs in five different countries, was voted best dog trainer in the state of Utah for two years in a row by Best of State, and was a bi-weekly guest on ZHT's Z Morning Zoo radio show for several years.What ...  Read More


Posted 2010-04-26 16:23:00 by Amy Spencer
Nick Johnson is the face behind WWJDinSLC, an online guide for locals looking for fun in SLC. Johnson says it is showing ''there's more to Utah than a church and a rumored ''underground,'' there is a real city with exciting people, local music, nightlife, and so much more.What is the history of WWJDinSLC? I wanted a way to know what was happening around town, and knew there was more than what was in the major malls and advertised events. I wanted to show people that there were ...  Read More


Posted 2010-04-19 09:44:08 by Kelly Baker Ashkettlekashket..
Portia Early, the former host of ''Live and Local'' on X96, currently has a radio show called ''Unsigned Uncensored,'' which can be heard on utahfm.org on Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. She's also available for hire as a mobile DJ.What's the vision behind Unsigned Uncensored? Exposing Utah's top talent, in all genres, in its original form. I am not a ''shock jock'' nor do all the songs have dirty words, but I can rest easy knowing that I can play all of these Utah artists' songs in their...  Read More


Posted 2010-04-14 18:42:58 by Kelly Ashkettle
Jen Clyde is the owner of Vintage Fox Boutique, a women's specialty clothing boutique that she opened a year and a half ago at 1098 W. South Jordan Parkway. She's also a personal stylist to the stars, putting Utah on the style map with frequent trips to Hollywood to style for television and high-profile parties. Why do you love fashion? Because it is a extension of a person. It represents everything from our personality to our communication to the world about who we are and h...  Read More


Posted 2010-04-06 10:13:59 by Autumn Thatcher
What kind of concerts do you organize?I have done everything from small bar shows with two or three bands, to fundraisers with four-to-six bands, to all-day festivals with 12 bands rockin' the amphitheaters.How many music festivals do you organize a year?This year I am involved with two festivals: Rockfest 2010 on May 22 and Summer Decompression Music Festival on Sept. 18, both of which will be held at the Ogden City Amphitheater, who by the way have been so supportive in hel...  Read More


Posted 2010-03-29 14:00:04 by Kelly Baker Ashkettlekashket..
Brad Davis and Jason Steadman run The Rail Event Center, a 42,000-square-foot nightclub, concert venue and gathering spot at 235 N. 500 West. Brad is the General Manager; Jason is the Assistant General Manager.When did you open The Rail? Brad » The Rail opened in July of 2009.What did you do in your previous lives before opening The Rail? Jason » My background is in sales and marketing. I worked for years at Franklin Covey until I started doing concert and event p...  Read More


Posted 2010-03-23 15:15:43 by Kelly Baker Ashkettlekashket..
Andy ''Montana'' Dunham is an ''on-premise manager'' for Red Bull Energy drink in Utah and Jackson, Wyo. He's been with the company for about two years. How did you get into event promotion? I started out in the snowboard industry and we would always create events to help promote and market to the consumer. From there, it stemmed into building events for clients from a wide range of industries and continues to evolve. The best part about events is that nothing is the same; you le...  Read More


Posted 2010-03-16 09:35:29 by Kelly Ashkettle
Nick Rimando, 30, is the Real Salt Lake goalkeeper whose saves led to the team winning the 2009 MLS Cup.Why did you choose soccer as your game? When I was younger, my parents threw me into all kinds of sports, but it was soccer that I really felt a connection with. Even after high school I got the chance to play football in college but knew soccer was the path I wanted to take. I love the whole concept of being on a team and working for each other. I love the hard work it tak...  Read More


Posted 2010-03-08 13:32:59 by Kelly Ashkettle
What background did you have before you came to Fox? I had 8 years of on-air radio experience working in radio in Northern California and here in Salt Lake City.How'd you get your name? My head was always shaved, I never let any hair grow out and a friend of mine, Primo, gave me that name 15 years agoHow did you become a features reporter for Fox 13? During my stint with KISN97 here in Salt Lake City, Allie Mackay was the feature reporter and she had called in sick and the gu...  Read More


Posted 2010-03-02 09:05:18 by Kelly Ashkettle
Dusty Ash owns Club Vegas (445 S. 400 West) along with his wife, Renee. The club functions as a bar, a dance club and a concert venue, and has become known for its excellent live band setup.When did you open Club Vegas? We opened with investors in 2002, and then it became just me and Renee in 2005. What was your vision for the club? I just wanted a live music venue. I went after the music that I knew, which was metal, and then just expanded from that.What was you background i...  Read More


Posted 2010-02-24 13:59:19 by Kelly Ashkettle
Amy Allred has been the Executive Director of Generation-A since last spring. She also organized the first annual Utah Local Festival of Arts in October. What is Generation-A? We are people who believe in keeping the arts alive. Arts organizations are struggling to attract the interest of younger audiences -- specifically those aged 20 to 40. We choose some of the best events going on in Utah, and then arrange a discounted price for our members to each event. Afterward, we ge...  Read More


Posted 2010-02-16 11:03:34 by Kelly Ashkettle
Ryan Tronier is the program director for community radio station KRCL 90.9 FM. What was your first exposure to KRCL? I was twice exposed to KRCL before I became involved with the station. The first time was when I was in middle school. My Uncle Gary was really into metal and he always told me about this great metal show that was on every Saturday night. I didn't know anything about the station; all I knew is that this metal show was on at midnight. I would try to stay up late...  Read More


Posted 2010-02-08 14:47:58 by Kelly Ashkettle
Holly Braithwaite is the community relations coordinator for Hogle Zoo as well as a local actress and the Dance Events planner for arts appreciation group Generation A.What are your responsibilities as the community relations coordinator for Hogle Zoo? As Community Relations Coordinator, I am responsible for all of the communications for Hogle Zoo from newspaper, TV and radio to social media like Facebook and Twitter -- if you hear a story about the Zoo I'm the one behind it...  Read More


Posted 2010-02-01 16:25:51 by Kelly Ashkettle
Stephanie Greenwood, a former University of Utah chemistry student, is the 30-year-old co-founder and co-owner of Bubble and Bee Organic, makers of bath and body products. The company, which recently became certified organic, has a storefront at 297 N. 200 West in Bountiful and also distributes in stores like Whole Foods. When and why did you start Bubble and Bee? When I found out that the chemicals in the personal care products around me could be affecting my health adversel...  Read More


Posted 2010-01-25 14:34:56 by Amy Spencer
When and why did start PartyUtah.com?I started PartyUtah.com 2003 as a guinea pig for my work as the Senior Analyst at a Web analytics company in Orem called Omniture. I needed a way to test new theories and to get my hands dirty with our software. Seven years later it's the largest nightlife Web site in the state visited by tens of thousands of people every month. I guess things just got a little out of hand!What are the other Web sites you have?The core Web sites are UtahN...  Read More


Posted 2010-01-19 09:04:57 by Kelly Ashkettle
Richie T. Steadman is the producer for the ''Radio From Hell'' morning show on X96 (96.3 FM). He's also the newly appointed marketing director for X96, a co-founder of SLIDE Show Improv, and an actor at the Desert Star Theatre. What kind of training do you have? I suppose my training started watching Michael Jackson's ''Thriller'' when I was 3 years old. I would try to mimic the moves, lyrics, and music he created. My family thought it was pretty entertaining and a class clown ...  Read More


Posted 2010-01-12 16:47:29 by Kelly Ashkettle
Jeff Gwilliam is the production manager for The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, a position he's held since 2003. He was previously the production manager for Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company for two years. He's a county employee who works for the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts, which owns and operates the Capitol Theatre, Abravanel Hall, and The Rose. The Rose contains three performance spaces: the 500-seat Jeanné Wagner Theatre, the 200-seat Leona Wagner Black B...  Read More


Posted 2010-01-04 13:25:11 by Kelly Ashkettle
Melissa Chappell runs Raw Melissa, a company that creates raw vegan desserts and entrées. ***When and why did you start Raw Melissa?I started Raw Melissa four years ago because I became a single mom. While I owned a successful childbirth business offering doula services and teaching childbirth classes, it just wasn't enough; I needed another source of income. I had always been health-conscious and loved cooking and making healthy food that tasted good. A friend suggest...  Read More


Posted 2009-12-28 15:33:54 by Amanda Chamberlain
Barely a year old, FitZone Nation is already taking Utah's gym scene by storm with workouts aimed at giving clients ''Biggest Loser''-like results. Trainer Neil Anderson helped FitZone Nation founders Chris Armstrong and Darin Toone develop the FitZone Nation Method, which focuses on what Anderson calls ''optimal health,'' aka mastering the 10 aspects of fitness (cardio, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, coordination, balance and accuracy). FitZone Nation als...  Read More


Posted 2009-12-21 11:05:48 by Amanda Chamberlain
James Glines is a lot of things. He's a turntable-trained DJ who goes by the name JSJ and often spins at Salt Lake City clubs. He's the man behind Jessica Something Jewish, an electronic music project he started in 2002 that has released two albums. He's a producer, a promoter, and oh yeah -- he also runs G Elect Records with his wife Jessica Glines, aka DJ Chic Bangs. But if there's one thing James Glines is not, it's conventional.In November, the local scenemaker started in...  Read More


Posted 2009-12-14 13:18:13 by Kelly Ashkettle
Nolan Kelly, who's known as DJ Viking, has been spinning primarily industrial music for about seven years. He spins for the downstairs dancefloor at Area 51 (451 S. 400 West) on Friday and Saturday nights, and his radio show, Cranial Circuitry, can be heard on Monday mornings from 1 to 3 a.m. on KRCL 90.9 FM.How would you describe your DJing style? My technical style is CD beatmixing. As far as musical style goes, I've professionally spun every genre you can think of, excepti...  Read More


Posted 2009-12-07 10:54:19 by Kelly Ashkettle
DJ Julliette is a Drum'n'Bass DJ who also plays Glitch Hop and Dubstep, occasionally throwing in some breaks or a bit of house. She's been DJing for about 15 years. In addition to special events, she can be heard on Thursdays at W Lounge, and has a rotating residency at Club Manhattan on Wednesdays and Fridays. What do you add to the atmosphere of the places at which you DJ? It varies a bit. Most of the time I play according to crowd response. If it's a hardcore drum'n'bass c...  Read More


Posted 2009-12-01 11:29:37 by IN Utah This Week
What is the role of Creative Marketing Group?With a focus in Utah, CMG works to combine the best entertainment in the country with the top line clientele in any given market. We can't take over the country if we can't breathe life into our own backyard. What is CMG's trademark when it comes to events?CMG's trademark with all its events is about blending fresh, hip style with the best entertainment in the country. Our goal with every event is to treat our special clients like ...  Read More


Posted 2009-11-23 11:51:16 by Amanda Chamberlain
Chris Pietz opened popular Salt Lake salon Jagged Edge in 1998, which now includes a Draper location as well. Pietz cites his parents, both hairstylists, as the sources of inspiration for his career. The Aveda Institute and Vidal Sassoon graduate -- who runs the salon with his wife Kami Day -- keeps the Jagged Edge name current by sponsoring participating in numerous nightlife events. Find out which famous people he's styled in the Q&A below.You not only own Jagged Edge, but ...  Read More


Posted 2009-11-16 15:44:02 by Kelly Ashkettle
Havilah Mills-Martak and Brittany Olsen-Hermanski are graduates of the University of Utah School of Business who run The Green Element, a company that produces environmentally friendly clothing and accessories.What made you want to start Green Element? Since first meeting in business school, we both knew we wanted to go into business together. We spent months upon months talking back and forth about different ideas; all along the lines of promoting sustainability. When we t...  Read More


Posted 2009-11-10 09:42:15 by Kelly Ashkettle
John Fitzen is a knifesmith and owner of Razors Edge (368 W. 600 South). He first became fascinated with knives at age 5, when he loved to look at the Ruana bowie knife owned by his father, a former bodybuilder who once held the title of Mr. Utah. John's quest to become a knifesmith began at age 12, after he saw the 1952 movie ''The Iron Mistress,'' a fictionalized account of the life of Jim Bowie and a mystical knife he designed from high carbonite steel and a meteorite. His c...  Read More


Posted 2009-11-02 14:56:25 by Kelly Ashkettle
Teresa Flowers is a local artist whose mediums include photography, painting and illustration. She was the founder of the Women's Art Center, and her many awards include Fine Art Photographer of the Year at the 2003 International Photo Awards. She currently has a solo photography exhibit at the Phillips Gallery (444 E. 200 South), which will be on display through Nov. 12. She also sells shirts, necklaces and belts based on her art, which are sold under the name Sleepictures a...  Read More


Posted 2009-10-26 13:31:33 by Kelly Ashkettle
We learned about White Rock Willie when one of our photographers spotted him eating dinner at Buca di Beppo while dressed in full pirate regalia. Upon investigation, we discovered that Willie became well-known for regularly dressing like this in the seaside town of White Rock, British Columbia. ''My pirating ways are all about fun for the public, not for profit,'' he explained, adding that he moved to Utah in August to search for lost gold in the Great Salt Lake.How often do yo...  Read More


Posted 2009-10-19 15:55:06 by Kelly Ashkettle
Miah Smith and his wife, Alicia Porter Smith, bought the City Dogs vegetarian street vending cart in September from the original owners, Dee Kelsch and Tasha Donovan, who'd first opened the cart in May. City Dogs is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of 300 South and 200 East. The cart is also open for occasional Saturdays and special events; on Sat. Oct. 24 it will be in the parking lot of Area 51 (451 S. 400 West) for the club's monthly fetish n...  Read More


Posted 2009-10-12 12:09:28 by IN Utah This Week
Marcus Wing spins hip-hop on Thursdays at Studio 600, a non-alcoholic dance club at 26 E. 600 South.What's your DJ name? I have always gone by my given name, Marcus Wing. I want people to know me without having to tell them I DJ.How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as high energy. People often leave my events sweaty. I like to think of my self as a ''Party Rocker.'' What are some of your favorite songs to play right now, and why? I have some really cool ...  Read More


Posted 2009-10-05 13:21:35 by Amanda Chamberlain
You've probably seen William ''Wild Bill'' Hill standing front and center of both local and touring shows, snapping pictures with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. His leather vest gives away his penchant for rock 'n' roll and motorcycles, the latter of which aids him in carrying the flag for Bikers Against Child Abuse. He's a proud media guest at Salt Lake City, Junction City and Wasatch Derby Girl matches, as well as a veteran and a member of SGI International, a ...  Read More


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