City Weekly March 6, 2024

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Utah wildlife management and pet rescue agencies stress the importance of planning for animals in an emergency.

By Wes Long

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Mightier than the Sword

In mid-February, the White House barred Associated Press journalists from presidential events for refusing to change the name of a body of water from “the Gulf of Mexico” to “the Gulf of America” in its reporting.

AP sued on various grounds, including due process (citing a court ruling that press access to the White House “undoubtedly qualifies as liberty which may not be denied without due process of law under the fifth amendment”) and First Amendment protec-

tions (citing the same ruling).

On February 24, a federal judge refused to issue a temporary restraining order restoring AP’s access while the suit awaits resolution. AP reporters and photographers still possess White House press passes and can attend White House briefings; it’s the Oval Office and Trump’s personal preference they’re excluded from.

Court precedent aside, I don’t see anything in the Constitution requiring the president to speak to, or the White House to “brief,” reporters at all, or specifying which particular agencies, publications, and journalists are part of a special protected class entitled to that kind of access.

In fact, I suspect that many Americans wish that the president (not just this one — I’m speaking of the office, not the man) acted a lot less like Dr. Phil (loud, annoying, omnipresent) and more like Punxsutawney Phil (silent, cute, and only very occasionally demanding our attention).

That said, if the press wants to cover the presidency, I suggest that the agencies, publications, and journalists get together and turn the tables.

Just as there’s no constitutional requirement for the president or the White House to host, humor, and answer to journalists, there’s no constitutional requirement for the press to cover the president or the White House at all.

Why don’t the major newspapers, television networks, etc., get together and set up the White House “press pool” on their own terms instead of subjecting themselves to the president’s terms?

They could rent, buy, or build a small studio/auditorium facility, handle their own journalist credentialing, and let the White House and the president know when they’ll be hosting briefings.

The president and/or press secretary could show up or not. If they showed, maybe they’d get some coverage.

If not, there’s always other news to report, right?

In anything resembling a free society,

an independent press is far more important than any functionary in any fancy office. America’s journalists should take that truth to heart and act on it.

THOMAS L. KNAPP

William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism

“Get Off My Lane” Feb. 28 Online Is there going to be a law that requires cyclists to be in bike lanes and out of vehicle lanes?

If bicyclists can’t pedal the speed limit and obey the same laws, traffic signs and turn signal requirements as a driver, stay out of traffic.

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THE WATER COOLER

Give me 5 bullet points of what you accomplished last week during your work day.

Sofia Cifuentes

Did Elon just hack our email?

Terri Patsuris

I washed my car.

I paid bills.

I dropped off stuff to donate. I made a new recipe.

I took my mom out to lunch for her birthday.

Benjamin Wood

1. Attended and reported on government proceedings that were otherwise unobserved by local media.

2. Finalized an issue of City Weekly.

3. Started the next issue of City Weekly

4. Performed several walking audits of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

5. Kicked ass. Took names.

Wes Long

1.) Reviewed and edited the contents of the week’s issue.

2.) Transcribed notes from recent research interviews.

3.) Prepared CW’s weekly newsletters. 4.) Prayed for those whose valuable expertise is dismissed for enshittified privatization by stupid, depraved bosses. 5.) I can’t come up with a fifth, but I hope that my failure isn’t taken as a resignation. Please don’t fire me, Saltases! I need this job.

OPINION

BY CHRISTOPHER SMART

The Middle Finger

Tesla owners used to have a certain swagger—after all, they were driving the coolest cars around. No more. Now, rather than getting the thumbs up, they’re bound to get the finger.

“At first, people would joke about the Cybertruck, give a thumbs-up, thumbs-down—whatever,” Cybertruck owner Kumait Jaroje told Newsweek . “Then suddenly, I’m getting middle fingers, people yelling at me, acting like I just drove out of a Trump rally.”

Some Tesla owners have reported their cars getting egged and vandalized. Just maybe, people aren’t happy with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has taken to dismantling the federal government with a chainsaw and a big, fat grin, causing people to lose jobs, careers and benefits. Tesla’s stock has plummeted 25% and shareholders are livid.

Recently, Trump’s efficiency czar sent an ultimatum to federal employees: Detail five things you accomplished last week. “Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation,” it read. Yikes! One shareholder—noted photographer Jerry Avenaim—turned the tables on Musk, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Please share five things you did for Tesla shareholders this week.”

Musk’s net worth has shrunk by $100 billion since December, according to NBC News. In Europe where Musk has backed far-right political factions and cozied up to Nazis— not to mention his infamous Nazi salute at a Trump shindig—sales are off 45%. Good luck Tesla owners, we hope you like eggs.

Welcome to Washington, Mr. Zelenskyy—A One-Act Play President Donald Trump: Good to see you President Zelenskyy. My god, what are you wearing? Can’t you show some respect? Don’t you think it’s time you start thanking me for everything I’ve done for Ukraine?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Thank you, Mr. President, for all you’ve done.

Vice President JD Vance: I don’t like your tone, Zelenskyy. When are you going to say thank you to President Trump?

Zelenskyy: Thank you, Mr. President.

Vance: You think you can just stroll in here and act nice on TV and fool the American people? We know you’re a tinhorn dictator who invaded Russia.

Zelenskyy: We did not invade Russia. They invaded us.

Trump: You don’t have any cards. We have the cards. So quit pretending you have cards.

Zelenskyy: We aren’t playing cards.

Trump: Shut up when I’m yelling. You don’t have the cards. I have the cards. You’re risking World War III because you don’t have cards.

Zelenskyy: We need help defending against Putin.

Trump: We gave you Javelins. Obama gave you diapers. Obama gave you diapers and we gave you Javelins. Don’t you think you should thank us?

Vance: Yeah, don’t you think you should thank President Trump, you ne’er-do-well, stinkin’ borscht-eater?

Trump: Don’t show up here demanding things. You’re not Vladimir Putin. Get the hell out of my White House and don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Zelenskyy should apologize to President Trump. I mean, good grief. What’s the world coming to?

Something in the Water

We’ve known for a long time that children who drink fluoridated water will grow up to be Democrats—or worse. It’s no surprise that America’s public water systems began to get fluoridated at the same time the U.N. was created. Coincidence? Hardly. It’s the old Marxist One World Order plot to brainwash people into believing in evolution and other crazy things like vaccines.

That’s why the Republican supermajority in the Utah Legislature passed a bill that would stop the hideous fluoridation of water in the Beehive State. When Gov. Spencer Cox signs the legislation, Utah will be the first state to free itself from this fluoride bondage.

And who can we thank for this? Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., that’s who. Hopefully RFK, Jr., the new secretary of Health

and Human Services, can convince all the patriotic redstate lawmakers to follow in our footsteps.

Yeah sure, there are those science types who keep saying fluoride is good for teeth. “The evidence that addition of fluoride to the water reduces cavities and tooth decay is unequivocal,” said Dr. F. Perry Wilson, Yale School of Medicine. But who believes all that science double-speak?

In fact, it’s been established that fluoride makes kids dumb. Just look at blue states: we don’t want to be rude, but people there are just plain stupid. They think the Gulf of America is called the Gulf of Mexico. What can you say?

Postscript—Stick a fork in it, because another thrilling week is done here at Smart Bomb, where we keep track of JD Vance’s vacations so you don’t have to.

Well gee, Wilson, JD and family were all set to hit the slopes at Sugarbush, Vermont. But when they wheeled into town, they were met with a phalanx or two of Vermonters carrying signs that said things like, “Ski Russia You Traitor,” and “F--k You and the Trump You Rode In On.” That’s not nice, but perhaps nicer than the reception JD gave Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

The vice president’s welcome in Vermont drove the folks at Fox and Friends batty. Co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy was disgusted: “I don’t think any conservatives would want to go to Vermont skiing anymore!” They might not want to go skiing in Ukraine, either.

After some blowback from the dry-gulching of Zelenskyy, Trump took to his Truth Social network to post this: “We should spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying about migrant rape gangs, drug lords, murderers, and people from mental institutions entering our country—so that we don’t end up like Europe!” Yeah, damnit! We don’t want to end up like Europe.

As Smart Bomb noted earlier, White House staffers are forbidden from using the words, “felon” and “Gulf of Mexico.” Now, it has come to our attention that “gaslighting” is also a no-no. As George Orwell once said: “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” So don’t tell the f--king truth, or else. CW

Private Eye is off this week. Christopher Smart’s Smart Bomb column appears each week online at cityweekly.net.

HITS & MISSES

BY KATHARINE BIELE | @kathybiele

MISS: Better Books

With all the threats to the “liberal arts” in education, some people suggest we should call it “conservative education.” That might get the target off of higher ed—or not. Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, is at it again with SB334, as he tries to encourage a higher education that is whiter and more Christian. The bill sounds innocuous enough, but is “shifting the focus back to great books predominantly from Western civilization and about the rise of Christianity,”

Station Rotation

The car I drive is nearly 20 years old, which irritates the dealership I bought it from to no end. I get this email all the time:

The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Frankly, we should be studying the fall of Christianity instead. Polls are showing that people identifying as Christians have fallen from 90% to 64%, and the data-driven service Statista says “the number of Americans who are religiously unaffiliated has been estimated to reach 52 percent by 2070, ultimately taking over Christianity to make up the majority of the population.” But given the disdain for diversity, equity and inclusion, Johnson’s curriculum may be just what Utah orders.

HIT: Diaper Donation

The Legislature might provide diapers to people who need them. Given the aging population, that could work. But wait, it’s not really about Depends. Rep. Rosalba Dominguez, D-Murray, is seeking $1.5 million to help the Utah Diaper Bank, which distributes diapers to families in need. This may seem small, but it prevents families from sending their kids to daycare, where diapers must be provided. The bill isn’t actually taking money from the general fund. Instead, it sets up a Diapering Supplies Fund to which people can voluntarily donate. If this seems like a no-brainer, it may need bigger brains. As of publication, there is still no Senate sponsor. Still, the Diaper Bank is happy that it’s getting the word out about the need. Next up should be a bill to make sure dirty diapers go to the landfill instead of the streets.

MISS: Lost in the Mail

We can’t predict what the Legislature will do until it does it. But no matter what, lawmakers are determined to create solutions for problems that don’t exist. Take Utah’s vote-by-mail system. This incredibly popular voting method has seen scant problems over the years. That didn’t stop Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, from claiming the vote needs to be more secure—especially after two dead people attempted to cast a ballot (unsuccessfully, BTW). The idea has been to require an opt-in for voting and robust ways to ensure valid registrations, including in-person voting. Lawmakers have been thrilled with what they call a “compromise” on the bill, after massive public pushback. It’s only a compromise on Burton’s original bill and would still significantly damage voteby-mail. This is only one of several bills to hush up citizen voices. They want

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“Hello, Bill! Do you want to trade in your 2006 vehicle that’s completely paid off, runs perfectly well, and has your radio presets just as you want them for a newer, more expensive model with a payment schedule that will outlive you? Call us now!”

The radio presets part is important, as I have a specific station rotation.

While I do occasionally listen to podcasts on drives, thanks to a Bluetooth cassette adapter (America’s last great tech innovation), local radio is my car jam.

The rotation goes like this:

KRCL 90.9 is usually the starting point, because it’s a reliably solid source for new and older music that a Spotify algorithm can’t touch. Since it’s a community radio station, you don’t often hear a predictable batch of songs (unless it’s Spoon, a band I’m pretty sure has a secret ownership stake in KRCL) that will trigger a preset jump. But, whenever KRCL plays the Grateful Dead, it’s off to … KUAA 99.9—Salt Lake City’s other music-centric community radio station—has only been around since 2015. Not to minimize with the word “other”—how many cities have one cool station like this, let alone two? KUAA’s programming is a Wild West of sound, ricocheting through genres (and languages) with an abandon you rarely hear on terrestrial radio anymore. But, when KUAA plays the Grateful Dead in Spanish, I hit the preset for …

X96 (96.3), a Utah staple since the ’90s, is known as an “alternative” (whatever that means anymore) radio station and, more famously, the home of the long-running Radio From Hell morning show. Full disclosure: I’ve been a small part of X96 since 1998 as a resident RFH TV critic (Mondays at 8 a.m.—plug achieved). I’m only on 15 minutes a week, but a strange amount of people think I actually work there. Nope. My intolerance of 311 physically precludes me from it.

KBER 101.1 and 103.1 The Wave are next to one another on the preset row, and they share some similarities. If I’m in the mood for Nirvana with an AC/DC chaser, it’s KBER; if I’m feeling Nirvana sandwiched between Howard Jones and Jesus Jones (no relation), it’s The Wave.

UtahMusicRadio.com isn’t an over-the-air radio station, so that Bluetooth cassette adapter comes in handy here. UMR streams strictly Utah-based indie music artists of all genres, live and on-demand, 24/7/365, and has been at it for 16 years now. You can’t listen with an antenna, but “radio” doesn’t get more local than UtahMusicRadio.com. CW

Flashback 2005

In addition to then-new hits like The Office and Criminal Minds , 2005 also delivered some near-misses.

BY BILL FROST comments@cityweekly.net

The year 2005 gave us TV hits like The Office (U.S.), American Dad!, Hell’s Kitchen, So You Think You Can Dance, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Weeds, Prison Break, Bones, Supernatural, How I Met Your Mother, Criminal Minds, and Ghost Whisperer. But, for every multi-season success, there’s a series that flopped and fell by the wayside. Here are just a few of the fallen from two decades ago.

Fat Actress (Paramount+, Roku Channel): The late, great Kirstie Alley (Cheers, Veronica’s Closet) starred as herself in Fat Actress, a one-season-and-done Showtime series that was mostly improvised and based on her own Hollywood experiences. Like a Curb Your Enthusiasm with a different set of problems and gripes, Fat Actress called out pop culture’s obsession with thinness while also skewering show biz. But, in the end, “Kirstie” sleeps with a network exec to get a TV show, so the message here is a bit muddy.

Breaking Bonaduce (YouTube): If you think current reality shows like Teen Mom and its 38 spinoffs exploit the misery of hapless subjects, they’re nothing compared to Breaking Bonaduce. The VH1 series followed former child star Danny Bonaduce’s trainwreck of a life, including his splintering marriage, drug and alcohol abuse, and a suicide attempt—and VH1 happily kept the cameras rolling for 19 episodes. Bonaduce eventually got sober, thanks to avoiding VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew

Stacked (YouTube): A sitcom centered entirely on a dumb joke about boobs and books? Welcome to mid-2000s Fox! Stacked starred a long-past-Baywatch Pamela Anderson as a party girl who wants to trade her chaotic lifestyle with a scumbag rock star boyfriend (subtle Tommy Lee jab) for a normie job working at Bay Area shop Stacked Books. Considering that writer/ producer Steven Levitan’s next TV show after it would be Modern Family, it’s easy to see why Stacked has been disappeared. Tommy Lee Goes to College (YouTube): Speaking of Tommy Lee, the high-school

dropout Mötley Crüe drummer somehow convinced NBC to air a six-part reality show about him attending the University of Nebraska. It eventually came out that Lee never actually enrolled at the university, and Goes to College was a largely scripted comedy to promote his latest solo album (spoiler: both bombed). The only real comedy happens when Lee tries to keep up with the Huskers’ marching drumline (spoiler: he can’t).

My Name Is Earl (Hulu): This one probably doesn’t belong here, since My Name Is Earl was a hit in 2005 and ran for four seasons. But it only recently became available to stream, so why not? The series follows criminal Earl Hickey (Jason Lee) as he works at resetting his karmic balance by using his $100,000 lottery winnings to square up with everyone he’s wronged. Besides Lee, My Name Is Earl’s perfect cast (including Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples and Jamie Pressly) should be hailed as comic royalty.

Threshold (YouTube): In addition to NBC’s Surface (see my February column), CBS also took a big sci-fi swing in 2005 with Threshold. The series starred Carla Gugino as a government crisis manager called in to investigate an alien contact that threatens to rewrite the DNA of the human race in its own image. If you’re thinking this sounds way too heavy for vanilla CBS, you’re right: CBS pulled the plug on Threshold after nine episodes. If Threshold launched today as an Apple TV+ original, it would last at least 10 eps.

12 Oz. Mouse (Adult Swim): They’re all weird, but most Adult Swim animated shows don’t lean into deep storytelling.

The Venture Bros. pulled it off, and, to a certain extent, so did the wildly absurd 12 Oz. Mouse. The series follows alcoholic mouse Fitz and his chinchilla pal Skillet as they scrape together money for beer in Cardboard City. Seems simple enough, but then 12 Oz. Mouse falls down a rabbit hole of suppressed memories and a conspiracy to keep Fitz imprisoned in a perpetual simulation. Whoa

Moral Orel (Adult Swim): One of the most pointed and vicious assaults on Christianity ever committed to clay, Moral Orel took the wholesome Davey & Goliath image of piousness and twisted it beyond recognition. The show’s black-ascoal comedy centers on young boy Orel’s struggles to navigate between the forces of “righteousness” and “wrongteouness” while everyone else reveals themselves to be “Christian” cosplayers of the worst degree. Also, the “Best Christmas Ever” episode is a holiday must. CW

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What’s been the best culinary development since sliced bread? Well, stick a patty, some veggies and a condiment or two in there, and you’ve got your answer. While there are plenty of terrific ways to prepare a burger, these local luminaries have found a way to make a classic food completely their own, as judged by our readers.

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Jenna Voris: Say a Little Prayer

In her new YA novel Say a Little Prayer, author Jenna Voris tells the story of Riley, a 16-year-old girl who has withdrawn from her family’s Christian church after being shamed for coming out as bisexual, but is “sentenced” after a school incident to a week-long spring break Bible camp. And as anyone who has faced ostracism from a religious community can attest, the accompanying emotions are complicated. “Even though I’m no longer religious, there are things I still miss about my own hometown church,” Voris shares via email. “Sometimes you miss the place that hurt you because it was also—momentarily—a place that claimed to be safe.”

Say a Little Prayer is also a story that challenges those who don’t speak up when their church leaders preach division. “There’s definitely a culture of fear and shame baked into organized religion,” Voris opines. “So much of their power comes from exerting control over vulnerable populations or othering them from the rest of society. Those environments thrive on uniformity, so any change feels like a tidal wave. I totally understand the desire to stay silent, especially when speaking up could cost people their livelihood or community, but I’ve also seen a shift in how people practice their faith, which I think speaks to a larger cultural moment.”

Jenna Voris visits Marmalade Branch Library (280 W. 500 North) on Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m. for a conversation with local author Sasha Payton Smith. The event is free and open to the public, but reservation is required via Eventbrite; visit kingsenglish.com for registration and additional event information. (Scott Renshaw)

International Women’s Day

These are trying times for those who preach the gospel of equality, but that doesn’t mean folks are going to stop promoting those principles. Saturday, March 8 marks the 50th anniversary of the United Nations’ first declaration of an International Women’s Day, and there are ways to celebrate the occasion locally.

At The Gateway in Salt Lake City (400 W. 200 South), from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Mind the Gap festival returns to draw attentions to ongoing inequities in income, representation and opportunities for women. Women-owned businesses and nonprofit organizations will be highlighted, and there will be presentations and panel discussions featuring industry experts on topics including “Innovating for Equity” and “Amplifying Through Arts and Music.” Live entertainment showcases great local acts including Mel Soul, Mowth, Talia Keys, Detzany, Jazzy Olivo and Stella Standingbear. The event is free and open to the public ($20 recommended donation); visit mindthegapfest.com for additional information and to register for specific workshops. If you want to get a head-start, you can check out the KRCL sponsored “Women Who Rock” music trivia night at Mountain West Cider (425 N. 400 West) on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m.

Further south, the 11th annual Provo Women’s Day is a day-long celebration of incredible women in the community, centered at the Provo Recreation Center (320 W. 500 North). The Women’s Day Luncheon begins at 10 a.m., with speakers including Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, and Olympic track and field athlete Courtney Wayment. In the evening, enjoy an “Eras Tour”/Taylor Swift-themed after-party with a separate registration. Visit provo.gov for registration links and additional event information. (SR)

Utah Opera: Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci

There are a few works in the operatic canon that have become known for their omnipresence in the rest of popular culture, from Wagner’s Ring Cycle via Bugs Bunny to the vocal acrobatics of the “Queen of the Night” aria in Mozart’s The Magic Flute. But Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci may take the cake from all of them—partly from the “but doctor, I am Pagliacci” joke construction about the titular heartbroken clown, and partly from the way the soaring centerpiece aria “Vesti la giubba” has become almost a shorthand for representing opera itself.

There’s more to Pagliacci, however, than the image of tear-streaked clown makeup accompanied by magnificent sounds—including learning that “Pagliacci” isn’t the name of the title character, but the Italian word for “clowns,” and a reference to a character in the play within the play. The 1892 opera deals with a traveling commedia dell’arte troupe, including Canio and his wife Nedda, who perform a show that involves Canio playing the cuckolded Paggliaccio. But Canio comes to suspect that Neddia is having an actual affair—and in the fine tradition of so much classic opera, tragedy is bound to ensue.

Utah Opera’s production of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci runs March 8 – 16 at the Capitol Theatre (50 W. 200 South) for five performances only: Saturday, March 8 & Friday, March 14 @ 7:30 p.m.; Monday, March 10 & Wednesday March 12, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 16 @ 2 p.m. Tickets are $18.50 - $110. Visit utahopera.org to purchase tickets and for additional event information. (SR)

Robot Dreams

The muted underdog competition drama of Rule Breakers , plus March special screenings

BY SCOTT RENSHAW scottr@cityweekly.net @scottrenshaw

Rule Breakers BB½

The “underdog competition movie” is about as tried-and-true as any genre in cinema history, but it’s a little weird when you create one where the stakes may be life-and-death, but underplay it as just a feel-good story. The central fact-based events take place circa 2017, as Afghan computer-science entrepreneur Roya Mahboob (Nikohl Boosheri) and her brother Ali (Noorin Gulamgaus) recruit teenage girls to form a team to travel to international robotics competitions. The screenwriting team—including director Bill Guttentag and Roya’s sister/business partner, Elaha Mahboob—effectively sets the context of a society where girls are usually segregated from advanced education in science, and the societal and familial pressures faced by the young competitors. Yet while the narrative occasionally drops in a direct threat to Roya and/or her team, it’s weirdly focused on the primary obstacles being administrative and logistical, leading to tedious stretches involving whether a package will be released from customs, whether the team will be granted travel visas, or if they’ll miss a connecting flight. And that’s leaving aside how much time is spent on the event organizers giving speeches. Guttentag drops in a few lively moments conveying how opportunity allows Roya to see the world as alive with possibility, but there’s ultimately too much abstraction to the female-empowerment ideas here, resulting in a low-key

drama that turns into an afterthought how much these women actually risked. Available March 7 in theaters. (PG)

March 2025 Special Screenings

“Battle Royales” @ Salt Lake Film Society: There is an art to great movie fight scenes, and those who love them know exactly what I’m talking about. The Broadway Centre Cinemas (111 E. 300 South) dedicates several special screenings in the month of March to some of the wildest, freakiest and most popular cinematic melees, beginning with 2000’s Battle Royale and 2012’s The Hunger Games (March 78), and continuing with John Wick and the original 2003 Oldboy (March 14 - 15), Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Everything Everywhere All At Once (March 21 – 22) and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and The Princess Bride (March 28 – 29). slfs.org

The Wizard of Oz: The smash success of the movie musical Wicked certainly raised in-

terest in the original 1939 film version of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. But have you ever had to see that movie masterpiece in all of its sepia-tone-to-Technicolor glory?

March’s Sunday Brunch series at Brewvies (677 South 200 West) includes notable classics that didn’t win the Academy Award for Best Picture, and that includes this one. The screening takes place Sunday, March 9 at noon, with doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the door only (no online reservation). Come and enjoy a $3 mimosa as Dorothy encounters all her new friends. brewvies.com

Utah Film Center: Still Working 9 to 5: The 1980 comedy 9 to 5 starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton—beyond providing the hit title song by Parton—was a somewhat groundbreaking story about women in the workplace, dealing with sexism, harassment and disrespect. As part of Women’s History Month, Utah Film Center presents the local premiere of a documen-

tary that explores the legacy of the film, including interviews with original cast members, to see how much (or how little) has changed in more than 40 years. The screening—free to the public, with online reservation required—takes place Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Library Tessman Auditorium (210 E. 400 South), featuring a post-film conversation with co-directors Camille Hardman and Gary Lane, moderated by KUER’s Doug Fabrizio. utahfilmcenter.org

Dune: Parts One and Two: Sure, we all have our streaming services, but some movies just need to be experienced in a big room, on a big screen, with big sound. Megaplex Theatres locations, as part of their $5 Reel Deal series, offer a chance to see both 2021’s Dune: Part One and 2024’s Dune: Part Two. Per the series’ name, tickets are only $5, and there will be multiple showings per day March 7 – 20. Visit the website for participating locations and showtimes. megaplextheatres.com CW

MAN’S BEST FRIENDS

UTAH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND PET RESCUE AGENCIES STRESS

THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING

FOR ANIMALS IN AN EMERGENCY.

BY WES LONG WLONG@CITYWEEKLY.NET

In January 2025, multiple wildfires across the greater Los Angeles area in southern California brought death and destruction on a horrifying scale, leaving survivors with long-term health risks, housing shortages and evacuation orders.

While support efforts are ongoing, a particularly vulnerable population of the Golden State—its animals—has been receiving care and aid from neighbors. Rescue groups like Best Friends and the Utah Humane Society are working with their partners to transfer affected pets to facilities here in Utah for adoption and re-homing.

“The process has been running smoothly,” reports Guinnevere Shuster, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Utah Humane Society. “While these transfers have been coordinated very quickly and on short notice, the staff are handling it well. They were thrilled to see so many cats adopted so quickly and felt grateful that their efforts not only helped these animals directly but also provided some relief to the dedicated shelter workers on the front lines in Los Angeles.”

Amber Henry, the Humane Society’s Senior Manager of Admissions and Pet Resources, concurred. “Our team is happy to have an option to bring [them] in,” she told City Weekly Out-of-state pet transfers were a “fairly regular” occurrence before the fires, Henry said, whether to free up space at a distant shelter or vice versa.

An animal’s experience of a disaster situation, plus the transportation involved in relocating them, can be highly stressful. But Henry said that she is pleased by the rate of their improvement.

“Overall, they’re doing well,” Henry says. “They bounce back pretty quickly.”

Indeed, animals of every size and shape— be they wild, domestic companions, farming stock or test subjects—can recover and thrive following a disaster situation, if given support by their human neighbors.

As James Sawyer and Gerardo Huertas wrote for Animal Management and Welfare in Natural Disasters (2018), animals provide everything from food and draft power to social and emotional wellbeing, yet the “silent disaster” of their suffering is often kept apart from our human systems of preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery in times of crisis.

This, write Sawyer and Huertas, would be a mistake, for if ongoing world conditions are any indication, times of crisis are to rise in their frequency and reach.

“As population growth, climate change,

political instability, displacement of people and natural disasters all collide, we see more marginalized people and more extreme events,” they observed. “Aid alone cannot solve such a complex problem as the longer-term outcomes on development, welfare and prosperity, for human survivors are often intrinsically linked to the welfare of animals and yet, while the relationship is understood in principle, the prioritization and deployment of measures to assist remain poorly resourced.”

To this end, City Weekly undertook a general check-up of the animal-centric dimensions of Utah’s disaster management efforts, in hopes that the diagnosis may help all to be better positioned to bounce back in the event of a disaster.

Wilderness Survival

With more than 600 species of wildlife, hundreds of thousands of farm animals and nearly 60% of households owning a pet, Utah’s animal population is vast and complex, their needs differing from one another even in the best of times.

For the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), four major kinds of disasters are considered within the scope of their operations. In the case of wildfires, the DWR’s Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative focuses on reseeding impacted areas and preventing erosion of local habitats.

For droughts, they set population objectives for game animals as well as provide collected rain and snow water to local wildlife.

When severe winters descend, the DWR follows an emergency feeding policy for big game animals and turkey.

And then there’s that trickiest of disasters: disease. DWR spokeswoman Faith Jolley told City Weekly that this last type of disaster situation is one that is jointly monitored by the DWR, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

“Our departments meet together monthly to discuss any new and emerging diseases in Utah and what, if anything, needs to be done about it,” Jolley stated by email. “Working to prevent disease in wildlife is much harder to do since they are not contained to one envi-

ronment, and there is no way to monitor every animal from each species.”

Monitoring disease outbreaks among animals also occupies much of the time for Utah’s Assistant Veterinarian, who prefers to be referred to as Dr. Sabo.

Working from the State Veterinarian’s Office within the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Sabo noted how stretched for resources and personnel her department is, which consequently leaves other aspects of the broader animal preparedness effort on the backburner.

“We in the State Veterinary Office have five people and we are responsible for the health and wellbeing of every domestic animal in this state,” Sabo says. “That means we rely a lot on partnerships.”

Utah is often referred to as a “blue sky” state, meaning that emergencies are generally infrequent. But Sabo observed that such a state has a tendency to produce “a lesspracticed populace” in terms of readiness and a less vigorous management plan across local municipalities, which devote varying levels of attention and resources to the issue.

“About 15 years ago,” Sabo related, “there used to be a much more robust and centralized animal response network. Since that time, most involved personnel have moved on and the initiatives have subsequently fizzled. At the moment we are in an assessing and rebuilding era.”

Sabo also coordinates Utah’s Community Animal Response Program (or CARP), which educates animal owners and governmental/

non-governmental entities about disaster preparedness and provides guidance in implementing operation plans.

Another major function of CARP is to register Community Animal Response Teams (CART, or alternatively DART), which are community-based disaster response teams composed of trained and vetted volunteers who assist animal control and the public before, during and after a crisis.

“Besides getting the OK from your town or county, there does not have to be any [ongoing] town or county participation,” Sabo said of the CART process. “If a local group of families wants to put together a CART program for their community, that’s totally cool.”

She did, however, stress the advantage of having a CART registered with the state, as they have a better chance of aiding in coordinated response efforts rather than complicating or impeding them.

There are few known CART programs currently operating around the state, although Sabo noted the presence of “less formal response networks in the more rural counties.”

Lisa Schwartz, Emergency Management program director for Weber County, acknowledged the existence of a current Weber-level animal response plan with a CART, although it too could use some bolstering.

“With the fire in California and the animals, livestock, [and] pets that have been affected, it has been on my mind to get our plan updated,” Schwartz clarified in an email. “Our internal plan provides for the same type of response efforts as a CART has

traditionally assisted in, but it has been a while since we have had state support or set up a CART in our own county using county vets and resources.”

“I would imagine,” she added, “what we have had in place needs updating, as per vets and volunteers with trailers and other response equipment.”

Practice and Partnerships

If the condition of municipal and state-level training and preparedness plans are varied and in flux, other animal-centric institutions in Utah provide illustrative examples of teamwork and planning.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo, for instance, in order to maintain accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), must follow its standards and run zoo-wide emergency drills at least six times each year.

“We play it like it’s real,” said Jeff Landry, Hogle’s zoological risk director. “For every drill, you learn something.”

Landry stated that Hogle Zoo prepares for such all-handson-deck situations as earthquakes, wildfires, flood and COVID, using a complex procedure that takes the needs of its varied exotic species into account when alternately sheltering in place or relocating its expansive population—everything “from rhinos to brine shrimp.”

Not being a receiving institution for local animals—due to disease transmission concerns—Landry said that Hogle Zoo tries to be a good neighbor in any event while also utilizing its AZA connections with state facilities across the country.

“It’s good that AZA has that network in place,” Landry said. “We just hope we never have to use it.”

For facilities like Animal Care of Davis County, an updated plan and regular drills are likewise a must. Holding anywhere from 60 animals in the winter to even triple that number in the summer (not to mention the hundreds in foster care), Davis County’s shelter tries to be cognizant of both earthquakes and wildfire.

Deputy Director Sydney Larrabee recounted an outbreak of fire from a couple of years back that really drove home the importance of being prepared and of assessing access points from their Fruit Heights location.

“We luckily didn’t have any damage to actual property,” she recalled. “We did have fire response planes dropping fire retardant around us. It was a little too close for comfort.”

Since that time, Larrabee has sought to run drills at least once a year for her facility’s updated disaster plan, although she admits that it’s “something I need to get better at.” She noted how engaged neighboring rescues and shelters were in the wake of their own brush with disaster, which was some-

thing that others in the state remarked upon as well.

“The animal community has a pretty good network amongst each other,” said Ryan DeGrey of Salt Lake County Animal Services, who noted that national rescues like Best Friends and the Humane Society provide additional channels of support on top of the local groups.

“The best situation is when we don’t have to move [our animals],” DeGrey added. “But there are a lot of different pieces that play into it. There’s a lot of agencies that have plans to work together.”

An incident commander from the fire or police department will often coordinate the overall response to a local disaster situation, but seeing as their priority is generally “human safety first,” considerations for affected animals become complicated, assuming that they are integrated into the response efforts at all.

Depending on the season, DeGrey’s facility typically holds around 70 dogs and 70 cats. He gave credit to the many “fosters and rescues as part of our program willing to give their time or home space to help.”

Being Prepared

Guinnevere Shuster, of Utah Humane Society, acknowledged the great need and varying states of preparedness that exist for humans and animals alike across Utah.

As a facility that can house up to 200 animals on site, as well as provide more than 100 homes for fostering purposes, she appreciates the efforts involved in running regular drills, providing support to affected neighbors and especially in having a detailed plan in place.

“Being prepared is a testament for us and what we say about caring for animals,” she stressed. “My guess is that the majority of the general public does not plan ahead for these events or plan as well as they probably should.”

Shuster said it’s important for planners and policymakers to study what animal organizations have gone through in other states.

“The local government needs to be more prepared to help with certain situations,” she said, “especially if it’s requiring people to evacuate with their pets.”

While federal law first touched upon these issues to a limited extent after Hurricane Katrina, Shuster pointed out that local government has not put the thought that it could upon animal considerations, down to the question of allowing evacuees’ pets into shelters and temporary housing.

“What people have shown in the past is that they’re not willing to give up their pets; they’re willing to put their lives at risk,” Shuster observed. “If you want to help people, you

really do need to help the pets as well.”

Beyond legislative action, there were a host of other suggestions that those interviewed for this story recommended. From setting up a local CART program to boning up on animaltreatment webinars from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the level of preparedness—whether crisis-related or not—can always use improvement. Number one among the recommendations for pet owners was having a prepared “go-bag” for both their children and for their animals (see sidebar).

“Slowly, people are understanding that not factoring in the animals into their response and plans can hinder evacuation, prolong PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) and stays in temporary shelters, and permanently damage economies,” James Sawyer and Gerardo Huertas wrote.

They hope to see a time when our human vision of concern extends beyond its current level to one that more fully encompasses animals as well.

“Animals are sentient beings,” Sawyer and Huertas concluded, “they suffer in the same way as people and as civilized populations, it should be part of our responsibility to ensure the well-being of the creatures we so depend upon.”

Put more succinctly are the sentiments of Caleb Moulton of Orem, who has been involved with animal welfare efforts for years on top of preparedness education.

Moulton acknowledged that natural disasters are a “hard sell,” despite most Utahns’ affection for animals. But seeing as fires are seasonal, floods are common and an earthquake is overdue, he invited all to think of the future and look for opportunities to help in whatever capacity that they can manage.

“No one is exempt from natural disasters,” he declared. “We’re all in it together.”

WHAT’S IN YOUR GO-BAG?

Universal among the recommendations for pet owners is the preparation of a “go-bag,” which generally would include documentation of ownership and laminated vaccination records, bandages and containers of non-perishable food.

Experts stressed that the “go-bag” contents and carrying container should be clearly labeled with names and phone numbers. For the purposes of reuniting owners with their lost pets, it would be wise to ensure ahead of time that said pets have been microchipped.

“Emergency preparedness does not have to be daunting,” says Dr. Sabo. “Just think about what you would take with you on a three-day weekend and that’s what we recommend you put aside for your pets.” CW

Amber Henry of the Utah Humane Society

DWR spokeswoman Faith Jolley

Sabo

Surf’s (and Turf’s) Up

Classic sushi rolls plus a few Latin-based surprises at West Jordan’s Arigato Sushi.

BY ALEX SPRINGER comments@cityweekly.net @captainspringer

There will come a point in my life when I have officially tried every bonkers sushi variation that has been invented within the past decade or so. I’ve been around long enough to see sushi nachos, sushi pizza and sushi burritos, but I recently had a chance to try a sushi burger thanks to Arigato Sushi

This cozy West Jordan sushi restaurant is an excellent example of the versatility that traditional sushi brings to the table, and it’s given me much to ponder.

Though sushi itself has been around for over a thousand years, the sushi burger is a relative newcomer on the scene. Of course, it’s nearly impossible to pin down the true origin of the sushi burger, but it’s thought that the late Japanese businessman Satoshi Sakurada has the most claim. In the mid-1970s, Sakurada launched the popular MOS Burger franchise that is present in seven countries across Asia. Thanks to Sakurada and MOS Burger, putting traditional ingredients between two buns made out of rice became a popular example of East/ West fusion.

Founded by Juan Dalle and Ingrid Olmos, Arigato Sushi is one of those hidden strip-mall gems that I absolutely live for. The menu is packed with Japanese clas-

sics and a vibrant arrangement of sushi rolls, but a closer look reveals a whole lot of Latin flair happening as well. For starters, Arigato makes excellent use of fried plantains in several menu items. The orange chicken ($16) comes with patacon, and the antojitos ($12) incorporate plantain into a unique, Mexican street food-inspired sushi roll.

It’s a fascinating menu to dive into, whether you’re after some traditional sushi or something a bit on the wilder side. I popped into Arigato for one reason and one reason alone: the sushi burger ($13). Where the sushi burgers popularized by MOS Burger use rice as their buns, Arigato’s sushi burger wraps the whole affair in nori, batters it up with panko bread crumbs and then tosses it in the deep fryer. Between the rice buns you have avocado, cucumber, tuna and crab salad, which is really everything you need for a solid sushi roll.

The sushi burger is modest enough to be consumed by one hungry person, but can definitely be shared by a group that is eager to do some sampling. While I very much liked the sushi burger—the crunchy exterior is amazing, and it’s replete with fresh tuna flavor and creamy avocado—I think this is a dish that could be so much more than it currently is. The basics are definitely there, but there’s also something to be said about textural variation. The sushi burger gets loads of help with this thanks to that gorgeously crisp outer layer, but the innards could use a bit of a kick. I think a bit of thinly sliced lemon or pickled veggie would do wonders for this inspired but texturally one-note burger. It’s such a great invention, and I do think watching the evolution of Arigato’s sushi burger will be wonderful to behold.

As the sushi burger has revealed, the Arigato team isn’t really one for subtlety, which is why you can also get a sushi hot

dog here. Yes, the sushi dog ($13) is officially a thing in Utah, and it’s a fried nori wrapper stuffed with fried shrimp, cream cheese, avocado and wakame. This one’s got a bit more textural variation going for it, but I think the sushi burger has it beat ever-so-slightly. I also took an opportunity to check out the more traditional rolls, and I was immediately charmed by the King Kong vs. Godzilla ($17). It’s a face-off between two sushi rolls named after our favorite big screen city annihilators, and it’s nothing but a good time. The Godzilla roll is stuffed with tempura shrimp, avocado and cream cheese before getting topped with a lovely blend of wakame and crab salad. In contrast, the King Kong roll is both stuffed and topped with a grilled picanha, which is a sirloin cut of beef. In addition to the visual contrast between the rolls, the textural and flavor contrasts are also quite interesting. The wakame and crab salad on the Godzilla add a nice bit of creaminess to this roll, where that picanha adds a meaty heft to the King Kong. As it’s a competition between both rolls, I had to pick one to be the winner, and that roll was the King Kong. I don’t typically like beef in sushi, but this picanha really worked. It’s sliced into thin little morsels, so all you really get is a shot of beef flavor and then some salt from the marinade.

Depending on what you like from a sushi place, Arigato has a lot going for it: friendly service, an intriguing fusion of Japanese and Latin menu items and a cozy vibe that is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. CW

2 Row Brewing

73 West 7200 South, Midvale

2RowBrewing.com

On Tap: Piney Peaks “West Coast IPA”

Avenues Proper

376 8th Ave, SLC avenuesproper.com

On Tap: Steamy Wonder Rye Steam Ale

Bewilder Brewing

445 S. 400 West, SLC BewilderBrewing.com

On Tap: Belgian Pale Ale, Cosmic Pop IPA, Lord of the Ryes Stout

Bohemian Brewery

94 E. Fort Union Blvd, Midvale BohemianBrewery.com

On Tap: ‘I.P.L.’ India Pale Lager, Munich ‘Dunkel’, Cali ‘Steam’ Lager, ‘BrewSki’ German Pils

Bonneville Brewery 1641 N. Main, Tooele BonnevilleBrewery.com

Chappell Brewing

2285 S Main Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84115 chappell.beer

On Tap: Playground #13 - Hazy Pale with Lemondrop and Sultana

Craft by Proper 1053 E. 2100 So., SLC properbrewingco.com

On Tap: Steamy Wonder Rye Steam Ale

Desert Edge Brewery

273 Trolley Square, SLC DesertEdgeBrewery.com

On Tap:  High Pressure Haze, Hazy Pale Ale

Epic Brewing Co.

825 S. State, SLC EpicBrewing.com

On Tap: 2024 Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stouts

Etta Place Cidery

700 W Main St, Torrey

A list of what local craft breweries and cider houses have on tap this week

Fisher Brewing Co.

320 W. 800 South, SLC FisherBeer.com

On Tap: A rotation of up to 17 Fresh Beers!

Grid City Beer Works

333 W. 2100 South, SLC GridCityBeerWorks.com

On Tap: Cask Nitro CO2

Helper Beer

159 N Main Street, Helper, UT  helperbeer.com

Hopkins Brewing Co. 1048 E. 2100 South, SLC HopkinsBrewingCompany.com

On Tap: Deseret Dunkel

Kiitos Brewing

608 W. 700 South, SLC KiitosBrewing.com

Now with a full bar license & draft beer cocktails!

On Tap: Fonio - 100% gluten free beer; Schwarzbier

Level Crossing Brewing Co.

2496 S. West Temple, South Salt Lake

LevelCrossingBrewing.com

On Tap: Kolsch

Level Crossing Brewing Co.,

550 South 300 West, Suite

LevelCrossingBrewing.com

On Tap: Vienna Lager

Moab Brewing

686 S. Main, Moab TheMoabBrewery.com

On Tap:  Arnie (Co-Lab with 2 Row brewing): cream ale base with Lychee black tea and fresh pasteurized lemon juice.

Mountain West Cider

425 N. 400 West, SLC MountainWestCider.com

On Tap: RasPerry Vanilla Hard Cider

Offset Bier Co

1755 Bonanza Dr Unit C, Park City offsetbier.com/

On Tap: DOPO IPA

Ogden Beer Company

358 Park Blvd, Ogden OgdenBeerCompany.com

On Tap: 11 rotating taps as well as high point cans and guest beers

Park City Brewing 1764 Uinta Way C1 ParkCityBrewing.com On Tap: El Jefe - Hefeweizen

Policy Kings Brewery 223 N. 100 West, Cedar City PolicyKingsBrewery.com

Prodigy Brewing

25 W Center St. Logan

Prodigy-brewing.com

On Tap: 302 Czech Pilsner

Proper Brewing/Proper Burger 857 So. Main & 865 So. Main properbrewingco.com

On Tap: Steamy Wonder Rye Steam Ale

Proper Brewing Moab 1393 US-191, Moab properbrewingco.com  On Tap: Blizzard Wizard Hazy Pale Ale

Red Rock Brewing 254 So. 200 West RedRockBrewing.com On Tap: Gypsy Scratch

Red Rock Fashion Place 6227 So. State Redrockbrewing.com

On Tap: Munich Dunkel

Red Rock Kimball Junction 1640 Redstone Center Redrockbrewing.com

On Tap: Bamberg Rauch Bier

RoHa Brewing Project 30 Kensington Ave, SLC RoHaBrewing.com

On Tap: Pink Boots Dragonfruit IPA

Roosters Brewing Multiple Locations RoostersBrewingCo.com

On Tap: Cyclops Irish Stout

SaltFire Brewing

2199 S. West Temple, S. Salt Lake SaltFireBrewing.com

On Tap: Charlotte Sometimes Blonde Ale

Salt Flats Brewing

2020 Industrial Circle, SLC SaltFlatsBeer.com

On Tap: Winter Amber with notes of Vanilla and Brown Sugar

Scion Cider Bar 916 Jefferson St W, SLC Scionciderbar.com

On Tap: 2 Towns Cosmic Blueberry 8% ABV

Second Summit Cider 4010 So. Main, Millcreek secondsummitcider.com

On Tap: Imperial 8.2%

Shades Brewing 154 W. Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake ShadesBrewing.beer

On Tap: Fresh Hop IPA (with homegrown local hops)

Shades On State 366 S. State Street SLC Shadesonstate.com

On Tap: Six Wheat Under Hefeweizen; Black Cloud Lager

Silver Reef 4391 S. Enterprise Drive, St. George SGBev.com

Squatters Corner Pub –Valley Fair

3555 Constitution Blvd, West Valley City squatterscornerpub.com

On Tap: Salt Lake Brewing Co. Glinda’s Blackberry Sour

Squatters Pub Brewery / Salt Lake Brewing Co. 147 W. Broadway, SLC saltlakebrewingco.com/ squatters

On Tap: Salt Lake Brewing Co. –Castaway Coconut Nitro Stout

Squatters and Wasatch Brewery 1763 So 300 West SLC UT 84115 Utahbeers.com

On Tap: 20 beers with 12 rotating small batch releases: Black Tea English Porter, Hazelnut Brown Ale, and more!

3661 Outlet Pkwy, Lehi, UT StrapTankBrewery.com

On Tap: Redeemer Rauchbier, God of Thunder Roggenbier

Strap Tank Brewery, Springville

596 S 1750 W, Springville, UT StrapTankBrewery.com

On Tap: Candy Cap English Mild

BEER NERD

Craft Comfort

Beers to support a cause and to celebrate an anniversary.

BY MIKE RIEDEL comments@cityweekly.net @utahbeer

Fisher - Hoptology: Can you believe it’s been eight years since Fisher Brewing reincarnated to its location on 800 South and 300 West? For their 8th Anniversary IPA, the Fisher brew team decided to go with a New England-style IPA with a hop bill of Zumo, Krush, Citra and Mosaic. Happy anniversary and cheers to a true Utah success story.

This IPA has a nice peach hue to it, providing a head that holds its own along with a nice web of lacing left behind on the glass. A wonderful nose emerges here, as there was plenty of orange, tangerine and other citrus that could be smelled from halfway across the room once poured.

Plenty of citrus appears in the taste as well, along with oily hops, pine, resin, a bit of earthy dankness and stone fruit. It’s incredibly complex under the surface given how simple this seemed up front; the juiciness, hop use and moderate, bready malt allow the full range of flavors to really shine through. A low amount of carbonation and high amount of juicy slickness also contributed to letting this beer fully shine. Once it warmed up, the underlying candied sweetness and marmalade-like flavors meshed well together. The earthy dankness that lingered in the aftertaste served as a metaphoric reminder of how the full range of flavors all left the party in unison as the liquid faded away.

Verdict: This may have been one of the easiest 8.7 percent IPAs that I’ve ever reviewed. It’s simple and deceptively free to quaff, leaving me wanting to pop open another once the can ran dry. Cheers to all Fisher has done for beer nerds like myself over the past eight years.

the Greater Los Angeles United Way Wildlife Relief Fund.

The beer poured an almost milkylooking, pale yellow/apricot hue and was topped by a frothy, finger-tall, bright white crown; the head quickly dropped to a bubbly, lasting collar. A drippy wall of lacing cascaded all down the sides of the glass and stuck around through most of the session.

The aroma was outstanding—superhoppy and fruit forward. Honeydew melon notes came through strongest initially; it’s quite juicy and sweet. As the head died down, citrus notes took over (orange specifically), and there was a nice honey-like quality as well.

A punchy, cannabis-like darkness came forth as the beer sat, while the honeydew melon notes reappeared later on.

The flavor profile was also intensely hoppy, but definitely rougher around the edges than I anticipated. Citrus notes dominated, with loads of juicy orange flesh and pithy citrus rind. Some honeydew melon was noticeable in the center, along with a touch of sweetness and a bit of dankness, too. White grapefruit appeared in the back end and big, pithy, bitter, grapefruit rind-like notes came through in the finish.

The mouthfeel was creamy, soft and smooth, as the 5.0 percent alcohol helps to create a medium to light body. The liquid contained a super-fine and mellow effervescence that made the beer feel almost a touch under-carbonated, which enhances the drinkability.

Verdict: The Citra, Nelson and CryoCitra create an enticing pale ale that is big on flavor while being lighter in the body dept. In my view, you can’t go wrong with this hop-salad combo in a beer.

It’s easy to donate to charity when the delivery system is as lovely as We Love L.A. It is only available on draft, so make the trip to RoHa and check it out.

Sixteen-ounce cans of Hoptology can be enjoyed at Fisher or to take home and celebrate their eight years.

As always, cheers! CW

RoHa - We Love L.A.: Proceeds from the sale of this pale ale will go to

the BACK BURNER

BY ALEX SPRINGER | @captainspringer

Forty Three Bakery Unveils New Brunch Menu

Chef Andrew Corrao recently announced a few changes to Forty Three Bakery’s (fortythreebakery.com) brunch menu, and it is magnificent to behold. Forty Three Bakery has made a name for itself with its creative pastries, cookies, cakes and tarts, and brunch is something that Chef Corrao and his team take very seriously. The weekend brunch menu—which is available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.—now includes classics like steak and eggs, sourdough pizza, savory crepes, homemade pasta and just a smattering of duck confit. It’s a luxurious feast to be sure, and it’s packing all the spectacle and culinary technique that you would expect from this popular local bakery.

Third Annual International Women’s Day Market

Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR) and Pasifika Eriching Arts of Utah (PEAU) will be hosting the Third Annual International Women’s Day Market on March 8. This market is a celebration of multicultural women across the globe, and will include several tables each dedicated to a specific nationality where participants can sample food and learn more about each culture. This year’s market will include spotlights on Hawaii, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Korea, Liberia, Mexico, Philippines, Samoa, Tonga and many more. In addition to good food and cultural insights, the market will also feature plenty of art, jewelry and other crafts for purchase. The event takes place at the Salt Lake County Government Building (2001 S. State Street) from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Utah Native Builds Community with Beans & Brews

The popular Western U.S. coffee franchise Beans & Brews (beansandbrews.com) just expanded into Logan, a move which has been spearheaded by a local superfan. Macy Bryan, a resident of Elwood, Utah, recently opened a Beans & Brews location up north with plans to open a second in the near future. As a committed fan of the coffee shop for over 20 years, she’s hoping to use the new space as a dedicated community hub; her location (230 N. 1000 West Suite 100) includes a stage and plenty of dedicated spaces for groups to gather. As a licensed mental health therapist with a practice in Logan, Bryan considers community well-being is a high priority, and she hopes to use her franchises to bring people together.

Quote of the Week: “Even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all.” – David Lynch

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Feeling Lucky

Local DJs show their stuff at Get Lucky 2025 at Saltair

BY ARICA ROBERTS comments@cityweekly.net

St. Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with festivities where everyone embraces a bit of the luck of the Irish—whether it’s in your ancestry or not. This weekend, V2 Presents is hosting their decade-long tradition, the Get Lucky Festival. The two-day electronic dance music (EDM) rave is held at The Great Saltair, which becomes a magical place where fantasy and fairy tale take over through vibrant color and sound.

The lineup includes the first-ever SLC performances for Eric Prydz, CamelPhat and Gordo, among the rest of the diverse lineup. Local artists including Audeamus, The Fractured Minds and Maplo are gearing up for fantastic performances that you won’t want to miss.

From his impressive music studio, Zachary Primavera (aka Audeamus) opened up about his evolution from a dubstep DJ to a producer of melodic techno music over the course of 10 years in the EDM scene. He came up with the name Audeamus—which means “Let us dare” in Latin—explaining, “To me it means don’t be afraid to try something different. If you’re passionate about something, just give it your all because you can do anything with that mindset.” He’s created a distinct musical brand and melodic techno sound, and continues using Latin with all of the names of his songs following suit.

It takes a certain tenacity to find success in the music industry, which Primavera exudes with equal parts perseverance and focus. This past summer, he had an opening slot to play at Das Energi on the outdoor stage, Galactic Flats. Unfortunately, the winds were too strong for the DJs to play safely, and he was only able to play three tracks before the stage was shut down for a number of hours. Even though he wasn’t able to finish his set, he looks back at the opportunity with gratitude and grace.

“I still had my name there,” he said of the experience. “They were very professional, and you can’t help the weather. I still had a great weekend.”

He hangs up the fliers in his studio of all his favorite shows he’s played as motivation. “I use them as reflection and stuff, to be like, ‘Just keep working,’”

MUSIC

Audeamus

he explained. Thankfully, Get Lucky is another chance to showcase his talent, and he will play the opening slot on Saturday. This time he will be on the main stage indoors, and won’t have to worry about any weather-related mishaps.

The brother-sister duo Alexa and Owen Maple (Maplo) are appearing in their first festival as a pair at Get Lucky. They were introduced to the rave scene through their older sister, and have been DJing and producing separately as Lextacy (Alexa) and Onnwii (Owen) for the past few years, but admit they prefer to perform together.

“Anytime I DJ’ed, it’s still fun on my own, but there’s part of me that felt that something was missing,” Alexa admitted. “I was like, ‘Damn, where’s Owen at? I need to go back-to-back with my brother.’”

Their parents were members of an indie electronic band, so the music production side of their career has been a natural process for the duo. Their sibling synchronicity extends to production. “When you get stuck on a project and you’re able to just pass it off to

someone that’s on the same wavelength as you, and they take it from there,” said Owen. Owen describes their music as “bouncy, wiggly air music” that falls under the UK Garage House genre. You can see them in the opening slot on Saturday at the Tent of Gold stage.

The EDM scene is known for its openminded and caring community and culture, which is exactly what inspired Goldzilla (Clive Pusey) to become a DJ and producer. He started out in the rock, alternative and rap genres, but explained that he began to prioritize “finding music that actually promoted more peace and love, kind of like what they talk about. The message behind all the music I found out was very important.”

For three-and-a-half years, Pusey has been producing a hybrid of bass including dubstep, trench and melodic dubstep. The past few years, he’s been DJing more seriously, while also managing the Masonic Temple, which has been hosting several EDM events.

“I really enjoyed doing quite a few shows there, and curating it and putting it together was really a lot of fun,

different from just being an artist and everything,” he said. “But ultimately, I had to make a choice if I want to be a venue or if I want to be just an artist.”

Staying true to his Masonic roots, Pusey explains the name Goldzilla “represents alchemy and transformation. It also represents becoming the very best version of yourself. So in a way, it just kind represents the transformation and the inner self being your higher place.”

Pusey will play the Friday opening slot at the Tent of Gold stage. Expect his set to be bass-heavy, with plenty of smooth transitions to give headbangers some space to await the next drop.

All the artists plan to release new music for Get Lucky. You can check them out on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud and Beatport. Rain or shine, Get Lucky takes place Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. Go to getluckyslc.com for tickets and more event information.

Hopefully, attendees will find that the true treasure lies not at the end of the rainbow, but in showing up early to support our local artists. CW

THURSDAY, MAR. 6

FRIDAY, MAR. 7

SATURDAY, MAR. 8

ST.PATRICK’S

BEST BAR IN UTAH!

GREAT FOOD

MUSIC PICKS

lucy, The Madeline, Honey Stomach, Severin @ Kilby Court

3/6

The best bands have odd and vague biographies posted on their socials. Take SLC’s lucy for example. Theirs reads, “lucy loves lambent ladies lavishly lamenting long lost lenses. A lens for what? hope? beauty? Not quite, instead we find a loathsome lifeless lachrymose latently looming. Lay back, leisurely, and listen to lucy’s lullabies.” Bios like that lead you to believe you’re in for a fun, trippy ride—and that’s exactly what you get with lucy’s music. Stripped back songs like “dracula3” sound heavily inspired by Nirvana; then you get to other tracks like “Salzakudor!” that do a complete 180 and bring in thrashing instrumentation and screaming before heading into the next track that gives new wave/ synth vibes. You get a little bit of everything with lucy, and that’s not a bad thing. Also on the bill is The Madeline, who also specializes in “somber dreamscapes,” as noted on their Instagram page. You’ll also be able to catch Honey Stomach, who classify themselves as “dreamrock.” With Severin rounding out the bill, you’re sure to have a great time at this show. Come jam out with these local acts on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $10, and can be found at 24tix.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

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Live Music

MUSIC PICKS

The Reverend Horton Heat @ Metro Music Hall 3/6

He may have been born James C. Heath, but he took the name The Reverend Horton Heat in recognition of his reverence for archival American music. But perhaps the most accurate assessment of his devotion to that description was best expressed by a publication with the dubious name Prick , which called him “the godfather of modern rockabilly and psychobilly.” We’d have to concur, given his group’s nearly 40-year reign as an institution. The band—which includes Reverend Horton on guitars and lead vocals, Jimbo Wallace on upright bass and current drummer Jonathan Jeter—boasts a deep catalog that mines old-time rock and roll, rockabilly, classic country, punk, big band and swing, all stirred into a singular sound. Various radio-ready standards such as “Rock the Joint,” “It’s Martini Time” and “Like a Rocket”—the latter of which was appropriated as the theme song for the 2002 Daytona 500—helped bring their music to the masses. The Rev would likely be the first to admit he’s merely revving a foolproof formula, and his admiration for his influences such as Willie Nelson, Junior Brown and Merle Travis remain at the core of his endeavors. Hence, be ready for an evening of rocking revelry. The Reverend Horton Heat with special guests Black Joe Lewis and Piñata Protest perform a 21+ show at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 at Metro Music Hall. GA Tickets cost $30 in advance (+ $9.68 service fee and $2.48 tax) and $35 (+ $9.91 service fee and $2.89 tax) day of show. Go to 24tix.com. (Lee Zimmerman)

Heart @ Maverik Center 3/8

When Heart came on the scene in 1973, the band led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson earned a lot of notice. Fans and reviewers often couldn’t get past noting that a rock band with women in it—much less one led by them—was quite unusual. True as that may have been at the time, the reality could have threatened to overshadow the quality of Heart’s music. But the band— often described at the time as a female Led Zeppelin—was too accomplished to let that happen. Heart delivered the goods with style: well-written tunes, sharp hooks and arena-worthy vocals. The group’s self-penned ’70s hits (“Magic Man,” “Crazy On You” and “Barracuda”) all rocked hard, with as much swagger as one would have heard from contemporaries like Aerosmith and Cheap Trick. Heart’s commercial fortunes began to flag a bit in the early ’80s, but they roared back with their self-titled 1985 hit LP and its power-ballad singles “These Dreams” and “What About Love.” Today, the band’s days as a creative entity are long over; Heart’s most recent studio release—itself a collection of re-recorded songs from the group’s catalog—is nearly a decade old. But as a live band, Heart remains as rocking and entertaining as ever. Heart’s Royal Flush Tour comes to Maverik Center on Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $49.50 from ticketmaster.com. See our interview with Nancy Wilson at cityweekly.net. (Bill Kopp)

Ferra Black @ IYKYK HIFI+ 3/8

The Los Angeles-based DJ and producer Ferra Black is fairly new to the electronic music scene. He gained international attention in 2019, and six years later, is going strong. Songs like “Midnight Train” (featuring producer Warren Blake) and “Jordan” (featuring the Rotterdambased DJ and producer Gino Da Koda) give listeners a taste of Black’s talent as a house producer. Overall, Black is still pretty mysterious, but this allows his music to speak for itself. There’s a lot of the ever-growing subgenre Latin tech house in his discography, such as the newer song “Tecuila Sunset,” or other songs like “Discoteca” (featuring producer Kofia) and “No Paramos” (featuring producer Leyva). These collaborations have undoubtedly helped Black expand his reach in the industry, with music continued to be supported by major radios like BBC Radio 1 with Pete Tong. What really sets Black apart is his love for vinyl culture and his ability to DJ live using vinyl. The venue, IYKYK HIFI+ (569 W. 600 South), is unique for regularly booking vinyl DJs and keeping that culture alive. This is the perfect show for people who really like the more underground feel, but with the guarantee of a high-quality, talented artist like Ferra Black. This show is on Saturday, March 8. Doors open 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., late late (or early morning depending on how you look at it). Tier 2 tickets cost $25. Go to posh.vip for tickets and event information. (Arica Roberts)

MUSIC PICK S

Talib Kweli @ Urban Lounge 3/10

I doubt I’m the only one that’s excited by a newer release of well-produced, soul sample-heavy hip-hop. Talib Kweli’s 2024 collaboration album with J.Rawls, The Confidence Of Knowing, is consistently excellent. With nearly three decades of groundbreaking work behind him, Brooklyn-born musician, actor, and activist Talib Kweli Greene is still relentless, passionate and putting new rappers to shame. Known for his profound lyricism and thought-provoking commentary, he’s earned his place as one of the genre’s most respected voices—even if he isn’t a “household” name. “Most people who listen to music… where my name is recognized, they’re like, that’s the guy from ‘Get By.’ Or that’s the guy who did a song with Kanye,” Talib Kweli told Revolt. “They know about one hit, maybe two, and so that’s what a one-hit wonder is. It’s not necessarily a fair thing when you look at the scope of my whole career, and my fans would argue to death on that… I’m very honest and aware of my place in the culture.” And look, when it comes to stage craft, any comparison with all these street cats that record labels throw out as cannon fodder these days, is going to be a bit unfair on them. Most definitely, Kweli’s set should include Black Star sure-shots, Reflection Eternal classics, hits off of Quality and those Madlib joints. “Get By (remix)” —I’ll run that back every time. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 10. Tickets for the 21+ show are $28 and can be found at 24tix.com. (Mark Dago)

Talib Kweli

free will ASTROLOGY

BY ROB BREZSNY

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

The world’s darkest material is Vantablack. This super-black coating absorbs 99.96% of visible light, creating a visual void. It has many practical applications, like improving the operation of telescopes, infrared cameras and solar panels. I propose we make Vantablack your symbol of power in the coming weeks. It will signify that an apparent void or absence in your life might actually be a fertile opportunity. An ostensible emptiness may be full of potential.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

Among their many sensational qualities, rivers have the power to create through demolition and revision. Over the centuries, they erode rock and earth, making canyons and valleys. Their slow and steady transformative energy can be an inspiration to you in the coming months, Taurus. You, too, will be able to accomplish wonders through the strength of your relentless persistence—and through your resolute insistence that some old approaches will need to be eliminated to make way for new dispensations.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

Centuries before European sailors ventured across the seas, Polynesians were making wide-ranging voyages around the South Pacific. Their navigations didn’t use compasses or sextants, but relied on analyzing ocean swells, star configurations, cloud formations, bird movements and wind patterns. I bring their genius to your attention, Gemini, because I believe you are gaining access to new ways to read and understand your environment. Subtleties that weren’t previously clear to you are becoming so. Your perceptual powers seem to be growing, and so is your sensitivity to clues from below the visible surface of things. Your intuition is synergizing with your logical mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

The Maeslant Barrier is a gigantic, movable barricade designed to prevent flooding of the Dutch port of Rotterdam. It’s deployed when storms generate surges that need to be repelled. I think we all need metaphorical versions of this fortification, with its balance of unstinting vigilance and timely flexibility. Do you have such psychic structures in place, Cancerian? Now would be a good time to ensure that you have them and they’re working properly. A key factor, as you mull over the prospect I’m suggesting, is knowing that you don’t need to keep all your defenses raised to the max at all times. Rather, you need to sense when it’s crucial to assert limits and boundaries—and when it’s safe and right to allow the flow of connection and opportunity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The authentic alchemists of medieval times were not foolishly hoping to transmute literal lead and other cheap metals into literal gold. In fact, the goal of the alchemists was to change the wounded, ignorant, unripe qualities of their psyches into more beautiful, radiant aspects. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to do such magic. Life will provide you with help and inspiration as you try to brighten your shadows. We all need to do this challenging work, Leo! Now is one of your periodic chances to do it really well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The cosmic rhythms are authorizing you to be extra demanding in the coming days—as long as you are not frivolous, rude or unreasonable. You have permission to ask for bigger and better privileges that you have previously felt were beyond your grasp. You should assume you have finally earned rights you had not fully earned before now. My advice is to be discerning about how you wield this extra power. Don’t waste it on trivial or petty matters. Use it to generate significant adjustments that will change your life for the better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In North America, starlings are an invasive species introduced from Europe in the 19th century. They are problematic, competing with native species for resources. They can

damage crops and spread diseases that affect livestock. Yet starlings also create the breathtakingly beautiful marvel known as a murmuration. They make mesmerizing, evershifting patterns in the sky while moving as one cohesive unit. We all have starling-like phenomena in our lives— people, situations, and experiences that arouse deeply paradoxical responses, that we both enjoy and disapprove of. According to my analysis, the coming weeks will be prime time to transform and evolve your relationships with these things. It’s unwise to sustain the status quo. I’m not necessarily advising you to banish them—simply to change your connection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Buildings and walls in the old Incan city of Machu Picchu feature monumental stone blocks that fit together precisely. You can’t slip a piece of paper between them. Most are irregularly shaped and weigh many tons. Whoever constructed these prodigious structures benefited from massive amounts of ingenuity and patience. I invite you to summon some of the same blend of diligence and brilliance as you work on your growing masterpiece in the coming weeks and months. My prediction: What you create in 2025 will last a very long time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Bioluminescence is light emitted from living creatures. They don’t reflect the light of the sun or moon, but produce it themselves. Fireflies do it, and so do glow-worms and certain fungi. If you go to Puerto Rico’s Mosquito Bay, you may also spy the glimmer of marine plankton known as dinoflagellates. The best time to see them show what they can do is on a cloudy night during a new moon, when the deep murk reveals their full power. I believe their glory is a good metaphor for you in the coming days. Your beauty will be most visible and your illumination most valuable when the darkness is at a peak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Capricorn-born Shah Jahan I was the Emperor of Hindustan from 1628 until 1658. During the years of his reign, he commissioned the famed Taj Mahal, a magnificent garden and building complex to honor his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This spectacular “jewel of Islamic art” is still a major tourist attraction. In the spirit of Shah Jahan’s adoration, I invite you to dream and scheme about expressing your devotion to what you love. What stirs your heart and nourishes your soul? Find tangible ways to celebrate and fortify your deepest passions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Over 2,100 years ago, Greek scientists created an analog computer that could track astronomical movements and events decades in advance. Referred to now as the Antikythera mechanism, it was a unique, groundbreaking invention. Similar machines didn’t appear again until Europe in the 14th century. If it’s OK with you, I will compare you with the Antikythera mechanism. Why? You are often ahead of your time with your innovative approaches. People may regard you as complex, inscrutable, or unusual, when in fact you are simply alert for and homing in on future developments. These qualities of yours will be especially needed in the coming weeks and months.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

No cars drove through London’s streets in 1868. That invention was still years away. But the roads were crammed with pedestrians and horses. To improve safety amidst the heavy traffic, a mechanical traffic light was installed—the first in the world. But it had a breakdown a month later, injured a police officer and was discontinued. Traffic lights didn’t become common for 50 years after that. I believe your imminent innovations will have better luck and good timing, Pisces. Unlike the premature traffic signal, your creations and improvements will have the right context to succeed. Don’t be shy about pushing your good ideas! They could revamp the daily routine.

Business Information Analyst (BIA-SN) in Midvale, UT. Telecommuting permitted within the area of intended employment. Analyze & map sys data into integrated data marts, to meet report & analytical business needs. Req Masters. Send resumes to Zions Bancorporation at ZionsCareers@zionsbancorp.com. Must reference job title & code in subject line.

ESTIMATOR to prep cost estimates for floor install, assist mgmt with bidding & pricing, and draft estimates for vendor/subcontractor selection. Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, & contractors; consult with clients/ vendors to ensure accuracy & resolve issues. Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/wk. Requires Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent in Engineering, Construction, or related field. Exp. with RFMS Software, RFMS Measure, or AutoCAD a must. Mail resume to Popp Enterprises, Inc, 890 W 2600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Controller (Draper, UT) Prepare & analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Provide regular financial reports & forecasts to senior management to support strategic planning and decisionmaking processes. Monitor budget performance & identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. Establish & maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Assist in the development of long-term financial plans and strategies aligned with the company’s goals & objectives. 40hrs/wk, Offered wage: $127,566/ yr, Master’s degree in Accounting or related required. Resume to CUPBOP CO Attn. Yeiri KIM, 12184 S Business Park Dr, STE C, Draper, UT 84020

Hunter Douglas Fabrication Company seeks a Head of Engineering PMO in Salt Lake City, Utah to execute high complexity & cross-functional strategic initiatives. Plan, execute & implement methods to deliver intended business outcomes, on time, on budget & w/ in scope. Minimum Requirements: Bach. deg. in mech. engg., indus. engg. or rel. engg. field & 7 yrs exp. w/project mngmnt, product dev. & commercialization, & manuf. oper.s. Req. 3 yrs exp. executing projects w/ large finan. impact, utilizing commonly accepted project mngmnt toolsets & planning methods such as PMP & Six Sigma. Req. 3 yrs exp. leading crossfunctional, multi-location projects w/ established project mngmnt toolset. Must demonstrate 2 yrs P&L fluency. Send resumes with job required #2300 to Kelly Greene, Hunter Douglas at One Duette Way, Broomfield, CO 80020.

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urban LIVING

Oh Florida!

In January, the Utah Association of Realtors reported that listings (homes for sale on various Utah listing services) increased by 23.7% over January 2024, with moderate price increases expected by the end of this year. In addition, median home prices, in all housing types, are expected to rise this year, from $505,000 to $520,000. But outside the state, there are some scary reports coming in from Florida and Texas that suggest an imminent housing crash is about to take place!

Stephan Schwartz, editor of SchwartzReport.net, predicts that Florida will experience a trillion-dollar real estate collapse this year. Back in 2006 and 2007, housing values in that state dropped by 50%. But then the U.S. economy recovered and a decade later, housing prices have gone crazy there.

Snowbirds and young professionals moved to the Sunshine State and drove up prices, as did investors who turned many homes and condos into short-term rentals. There were standing-room-only open houses with three buyers for every home. But right now, it’s ten homes on the market for every prospective buyer, turning a seller’s market into a buyers’ market.

More people are leaving Florida than any other state, which is leaving super high amounts of homes and condos for sale. And one of the biggest reasons people are leaving is that home insurance rates are out of control!

Last week, Citizens Property Insurance shed 100,000 of its clients. It was created as an insurer of last resort, since so many other companies have cancelled policies due to flooding, hurricane risk and aging condo projects.

The Miami Herald reported that condo sales fell by nearly 20% in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, more evidence that interest in South Florida high-rise living continues to plummet. Total existing condo sales fell by 19% in Miami-Dade compared to a year ago in September, from 1,090 deals to 883, according to the latest monthly housing report by the Miami Association of Realtors. Broward County saw a similar decline of close to 18% year-over-year, from 1,122 deals to 922.

The decline in transactions comes at a time when condo owners are fleeing in droves, facing huge increases in condo fees, special assessments and looming reserves due to new Florida laws approved after the Surfside condo collapse there in 2021.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS

1. En ___ (with full attendance, as a court)

5. Fundamental end?

8. Blew a gasket

14. The whole A to Z

16. Cynthia’s costar

17. With “The,” 1987 Michael Cimino epic adapted from a Mario Puzo novel

18. Fairly new

19. Yacht post

20. Coin-op opening

21. “Carpe ___!”

23. Pasty luau dish

24. Airport counter name

28. 1999 comedy about kids trying to get to a KISS concert

32. Tabula ___ (blank slate)

33. ___ Lanka

34. “Dune” star Isaac

35. City renamed Tokyo in 1868

36. First musical to win Best Picture since “Oliver!” in 1968

39. “I Like ___” (‘50s campaign slogan)

40. Gp. running Sarah McLachlan-backed ads since 2007

42. More than vexation

43. “Fargo” family name

44. 1944 musical starring Judy Garland

48. Without

49. Cleaning cloth

50. Part of MIT, for short

51. Ocean Spray name starter

53. “___ Stop the Music” (1980 movie)

55. Channel Tunnel terminus

58. Classic Disney cartoon with some questionable depictions of Native Americans

62. On the double

63. Culinary knife cut that’s finer than julienne

64. Chem lab vessels

65. Punch from Pacquiao

66. Geneva, for one

DOWN

1. ___-relief (sculpture style)

2. Frazier foe

3. Video game figure not controlled by the gamer (abbr.)

4. Mythical hybrid

5. Sacred bird, to ancient Egyptians

6. Airline assignment

7. ___ Dew (brand with a Baja Blast flavor)

8. Breadstick seasoning

9. Cookie brand

10. Mints in a little case

11. “___ Martin: SAP” (2023 Netflix standup special)

12. Columnist Landers

13. “Who ___?” (New Orleans Saints chant)

15. San Antonio mission, with “the”

20. Phillipa of “Hamilton” and “Doctor Odyssey”

21. Global low point

22. “Come on in”

23. Market strategy

25. Like some circles?

26. “Seems to me ...”

27. U.K. ambulance toppers (that probably go “wee-oowee-oo”)

28. Freud concern

29. “Sorta”

30. Prefix meaning “three”

31. “Rock and Roll, Hoochie ___”

36. Video taker, briefly

37. “___ Poetica”

38. Understand

41. Some diagnostic tests

43. Word before freak or group

45. Removes data from

Last week’s answers

Watch out, as the policies that President Donald Trump is putting into place are very worrisome. Remember that an indication of a changing market will see inventory going up, sales going down with prices dropping and dropping. Some analysts think mortgage interest rates will go up this year to 8%, others think it will drop to 6%.

The president promised that on his first day in office he would cut interest rates in half, but so far no good news is coming out for anyone wanting to get a mortgage, other than to hope a seller will contribute 2% to 2.5% of your closing costs to help buy down your mortgage interest rate. n

Complete the grid so that each row, column, diagonal and 3x3 square contain all of the numbers 1 to 9. No math is involved. The grid has numbers, but nothing has to add up to anything else. Solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. Solving time is typically 10 to 30 minutes, depending on your skill

46. Ziering of “Beverly Hills, 90210”

47. Bed sheet material

52. Soap star Springfield

53. “Arrested Development” star Michael

54. “... three men in ___”

55. Half-___ macchiato

56. 1996 Olympics host city, for short

57. Mauna ___ (Hawaiian peak)

58. Simple sandwich, casually 59. “Hairspray” actress Zadora 60. Request

61. Word before a maiden name

NEWS of the WEIRD

BY

Wait, What?

The owner of a Brazilian restaurant in Altrincham, England, was stumped on Feb. 20 after a sink worth 150 British pounds disappeared from the women’s restroom, the Manchester Evening News reported. The theft was noted during a routine restroom inspection, said Robert Melman, and when staff reviewed the CCTV, they saw a woman come into the restaurant and head straight for the bathroom. Moments later, she walked out with something big in her bag. “I’ve had people steal lots of things over the years,” Melman said, “but never something like this. This is quite unusual. All we could do was laugh.”

What’s in a Name?

■ When Nontra Null, 41, of Burbank, California, tried to apply for a visa to attend a friend’s wedding in India, she kept getting the same response: The computer couldn’t process the application. Turns out “null” is a troublesome name when it comes to filling out online forms. Yahoo! News reported on Feb. 23 that when “null” is entered in a field, it essentially means, well, nothing. Jan Null, a 75-year-old meteorologist, learned to reserve hotel rooms adding his first initial to his last name, and security auditor Joseph Tartaro, whose vanity license plate reads NULL, keeps getting random traffic tickets from all over the United States. Modern software has addressed the problem, but not everyone has upgraded, one tech researcher noted.

■ Jason Kilburn of Omaha, Nebraska, learned about his daughter, Caroline, only after she was born, he told NBC News on Feb. 24. At her birth in November 2022, her mother had her placed with a foster family, but before that could happen, the baby received a certificate of live birth with a bizarre name: Unakite Thirteen Hotel. Kilburn was told it was a “computer-generated name.” Now, as Kilburn raises Caroline and tries to get a birth certificate with her given name, he’s stuck in a “circuitous, bureaucratic loop.” Without the birth certificate and a Social Security number, he can’t secure health insurance or child care. Just to get a routine checkup, Kilburn has to pay about $700 out of pocket. “It’s not like I’m trying to pull something here,” he said. “This is stuff she’s entitled to as any American is.” The Social Security Administration has issued a Social Security number, albeit with the original unusual name, and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is working with Kilburn to straighten out Caroline’s mess.

Update

Last week, News of the Weird reported about mysterious QR code stickers appearing on gravestones in Munich, Germany. The denouement is much less interesting than the mystery: The New York Times reported on Feb. 20 that a local business had been contracted to clean and maintain certain graves, and workers had used the stickers to help them keep track of which graves they had worked on. “We are a large company,” said Alfred Zanker, a senior manager at the unnamed company. “Everything has to happen in an orderly manner.”

Creme de la Weird

In early February, the BBC reported on Feb. 26, doctors at the Aiims hospital in Delhi, India, removed a 15kg parasitic twin from the abdomen of a 17-year-old boy. Parasitic twins form when one fetus partially develops while attached to the other. The young man had two fully formed legs, a pelvis, buttocks and external genitalia protruding from his abdomen. Because of his condition, he had not been able to travel or do any physical activity, and he dropped out of school at the eighth grade. “A new world has opened up to me,” he said. The parasitic limbs were able to feel pain and changes in temperature. It took a team of doctors just 2 1/2 hours to complete the surgery, and the patient has not experienced any complications. Dr. Asuri Krishna, who led the surgery, said, “Only 40 to 50 cases of parasitic twins have been documented in world medical literature.”

Phobia Report

Leigh Woodman, 32, of Bristol, England, suffers from a crippling fear of a common condiment: mortuusequusphobia, or fear of ketchup. The New York Post reported on Feb. 20 that Woodman likens seeing ketchup with “being held at gunpoint” on the trauma scale. “I can’t even look at a bottle or have it anywhere near me,” she said. “It makes me feel panicky.” While her mother claims Woodman liked ketchup as a child, she can’t remember a time when the popular condiment didn’t upset her.

It’s Good To Have a Hobby?

After authorities in Keene, New Hampshire, arrested Kelli Tedford, 23, on Feb. 21 for urinating on a variety of grocery products at the Monadnock Food Co-op, they discovered that her odd hobby goes back at least four years. NBC News reported that Tedford tainted produce and other items to the tune of $1,500 for the groceries and cleanup. Then police found online videos dating back to 2021 depicting Tedford in multiple locations, relieving herself on produce, surfaces and other objects. She was charged with felony criminal mischief and released on her own recognizance—so she’ll be able to piddle in public until April 7, when she’s next due in court.

Recent Alarming Headline

Mitchell Ring and his wife, Jennifer Colin, were flying from Melbourne, Australia, to Doha, Qatar, in midFebruary when another passenger on their flight collapsed and died, The New York Times reported. The crew tried to revive the woman, but eventually opted to put her body in a wheelchair and try to move it to business class, Ring said—but the chair wouldn’t fit up the aisle. That’s when Ring, who was sharing a four-seat row with Colin, was asked to move over so they could place the deceased woman in the seat next to him. Colin ended up moving to a different row: “I’m not a great flyer at the best of times,” she said. Ring endured the four remaining hours of the flight sitting next to the corpse, which was covered by a blanket. The International Air Transport Association confirmed that the flight attendants did the right thing; the deceased should be covered and strapped in with a seatbelt.

Least Competent Criminals

■ Some people just can’t shut up. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced on Feb. 25 that it had settled a case of illegal possession of remains of an endangered species, KCRA-TV reported. The investigation began in late 2023 when two plainclothes CDFW officers were on a flight and struck up a conversation with a couple seated near them. The couple admitted to having a green sea turtle skull in their luggage—a species that is endangered and illegal to possess and transport in the U.S. The couple went on to brag about having taken a mountain lion, protected in California, and a family member’s possession of multiple taxidermied mountain lions, a wolverine and wolves. After landing, the officers filed search warrants on the couple’s home in Chico, as well as the family member’s home in Napa. The searches turned up more illegal species. All three defendants reached plea deals and were convicted of various violations.

■ Evelina Fabianski, 18, was looking for revenge (and the return of $700 she said she was owed) on Feb. 26 when she “decided to spray-paint and throw eggs at what she thought was (her ex-boyfriend’s) car,” said Volusia County (Florida) Sheriff’s deputies. Unfortunately, ClickOrlando.com reported, the car she and a minor friend covered with bright yellow paint belonged to a neighbor. Damage to the car amounted to about $5,000; Fabianski was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under age 21 and DUI.