Sad news to report, one of the local gay bars of South Salt Lake, The Paper Moon, located on 3737 S State, closed its doors this past December 2014. SLPS was informed about its closure in April 2015, which appeared to be quiet and unnoticed in the community. Its website, thepapermoonclub.com says “This webpage is not available”, but there is still a Facebook page. Yelp, a popular customer venue rating site like Urban Spoon and Angie’s List, also reports of its closure. As the only lesbian bar in Salt Lake City and the only gay bar located out of the downtown area, this is a great loss to the culture and night life of the LGBT community.
It opened in 1994, as indicated on their sign when they closed, which read “Thanks SLC for 20 Dyketastic Years.” Lauren Holman remembers being there and commented “It was a good place, good music, drinks, and a sizable dance floor, pool area, and patio. They didn’t like drinks on the floor, cover was $7. Overall was a fun place, especially for all the lesbians.”
The Paper Moon will be missed, SLPS hopes that the remaining exclusive gay bars, Tryangles, The Sun Trapp, and JAM will be able to be a safe place for all our lesbian friends. Long Live The Paper Moon
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SLPS had a great time helping Church of the Sacred Circle at their 2015 Spring psychic fair “Rite of Spring” on Saturday, May 8, 2015 from 4-8 pm. Even though it was a rainy and overcast day, the fair was busy with patrons coming for tarot, angel, astrological, and palm readings. Some came for healing, others to find their destiny, with question about school, work, and love. President Daniel Cureton had a great time reading palms and using his Deviant Moon Tarot.
Rite of Spring 2015 Psychic Fair, Church of the Sacred Circle, Daniel Cureton, Saturday, May 8, 2015, West Valley City, UT
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The Goddess and God united in love and became one for the day! The Great Day of Beltane, when the God and Goddess come together for their wedding ceremony and to make new life that will be born at Yule. The ceremony was held outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2015 at 3pm. The altar was decorated with Celtic knot work items and plaques of the Goddess and God and of the God and God for Queer mysteries. A lesson on the meaning and origin of Beltane took place, and the offerings were white wine and strawberry short cake. The feastings later in the evening were Italian sausage spaghetti, green salad, and garlic bread with red wine.
Beltane 2015, altar, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, altar center, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, strawberry short cake offerings to the Goddess and God, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, Shy Fox, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, Muad’Dib, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, Piggy at altar, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, Woman Between the Wolves, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, Italian sausage spaghetti, green salad, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, feast-garlic bread, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft | Tagged beltane, Beltane 2015, Queer, Queery Mysteries, salt lake city, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Spaghetti, utah, Wedding, wine | 4 Comments »
The Goddess and God united in love and became one for the day! The Great Day of Beltane, when the God and Goddess come together for their wedding ceremony and to make new life that will be born at Yule. The ceremony was held outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2015 at 3pm. The altar was decorated with Celtic knot work items and plaques of the Goddess and God and of the God and God for Queer mysteries. A lesson on the meaning and origin of Beltane took place, and the offerings were white wine and strawberry short cake. The feastings later in the evening were Italian sausage spaghetti, green salad, and garlic bread with red wine.
Beltane 2015, atlar, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, altar center, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, strawberry short cake offerings to the Goddess and God, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, Ashton Longhurst, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, Daniel Cureton, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015,Lauren Holman at altar, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, April Love, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, feast on the table-Italian sausage spaghetti, red wine, and salad, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Beltane 2015, feast- garlic bread, Sunday, May 3, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat, wicca, witchcraft | Tagged beltane, Beltane 2015, Queer, Queery Mysteries, salt lake city, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Spaghetti, utah, Wedding, wine | 4 Comments »
Eostre was pleased! SLPS honored and celebrated Ostara on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8pm. This Spring Equinox was special because of a solar eclipse, super moon and the equinox trifecta, all on one day. Lots of juice to pull down for the ritual! The altar was set, offerings of boiled eggs and wine. A sprig of plum, flowered with beautiful pinks delicates, and yellow daffodils adorned the Goddess. Sacred music was played in her honor and the Lord Herne. A simple yet powerful right, keeping the traditions alive.
Ostara 2015, altar, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, altar center with boiled eggs, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Goddess Ostara plaque with daffodils and plum spring flowers, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, ritual area, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Muad’Dib, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Piggy, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Shy Fox, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in magic, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat | Tagged Alban Eiler, easter, eggs, Eostre, goddess, Herne, ostara, Ostara 2015, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Spring Equinox, Trifecta | Leave a Comment »
March 25, 2015 by The Pagan Society
Eostre was pleased! SLPS honored and celebrated Ostara on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8pm. This Spring Equinox was special because of a solar eclipse, super moon and the equinox trifecta, all on one day. Lots of juice to pull down for the ritual! The altar was set, offerings of boiled eggs and wine. A sprig of plum, flowered with beautiful pinks delicates, and yellow daffodils adorned the Goddess. Sacred music was played in her honor and the Lord Herne. A simple yet powerful right, keeping the traditions alive.
Ostara 2015, altar, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, altar center with boiled eggs, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Goddess Ostara plaque with daffodils and plum sprig flowers, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, ritual area, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, ritual area, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Lauren Holman, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Ostara 2015, Ashton Longhurst, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in magic, Pagan, Ritual, Sabbat | Tagged Alban Eiler, easter, eggs, Eostre, goddess, Herne, ostara, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Spring Equinox, Trifecta | Leave a Comment »
March 12, 2015 by The Pagan Society
SLPS had a great time at the University of Utah Vegas Night doing palm reading for students. SLPS was invited to read palms for two hours, 6-8pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Student Union Building. These fun activities allow the members of SLPS to gain practice in those areas of divination and provide a free spiritual service for the students.
Posted in University, Vending | Tagged chiromancy, palm reading, palmistry, Salt Lake Pagan Society, service, university of utah, vegas night | Leave a Comment »
The members of SLPS gathered together to honor the full moon and mother goddess on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Each person comes seeking blessings and to be recharged by the power of the full moon. Small workings take place after grounding and cleansing each person. This full moon is named Sap moon since the sap in trees starts to come up and flow again. Offerings included pomegranate wine and lasagna (The Gods like to eat regular food too!).
March 2015 Full Moon Ritual, Sap Moon, altar, Saturday, March 7, 2015, Salt Lake City, UT
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft | Tagged esbats, full moon magic, Goddess worship, March 2015 full moon, moons, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Sap Moon | Leave a Comment »
March 9, 2015 by The Pagan Society
The members of SLPS gathered together to honor the full moon and mother goddess on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Each person comes seeking blessings and to be recharged by the power of the full moon. Small workings take place after grounding and cleansing each person. This full moon is named Sap moon since the sap in trees starts to come up and flow again. Offerings included pomegranate wine and lasagna (The Gods like to eat regular food too!).
Posted in magic, moons, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft | Tagged esbats, full moon magic, Goddess worship, moons, pagan, ritual, Salt Lake Pagan Society, Sap Moon | Leave a Comment »
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