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In Need of Stimulation

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I am having a difficult time mentally, physically, emotionally and most importantly, economically. Since COVID-19, I have been unemployed. I was a freelancer in a theater production. I now rely on unemployment and spend hours applying for jobs daily. Congress needs to distribute

@SLCWEEKLY cash to all. It is our tax money to be utilized for situations exactly like this. I am urging Mitt Romney to put recurring cash payments into the next stimulus package the Senate is supposed to be working on now, along with the additional $600 weekly unemployment. Congress must work across party lines and care for people. I received one $1,200 payment. It was quickly used on monthly rent. Senators need to get it: They are rich, secure and have bailed out corporations. Maybe if they lost their job and received $425/week without any time to comprehend the crisis, they’d understand. Sen. Mitt Romney needs to vote to include recurring monthly payments in the stimulus now being negotiated.

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What would be the theme song of your life? Scott Renshaw I always imagine the theme music from The Rocketeer as the heroic soundtrack to my life, but other people are probably hearing Boots Randolph’s “Yakety Sax.” Joel Smith “I wanna be sedated”— The Ramones Eric Granato “That’s Life” by Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra Paula Saltas “I Will Survive” — Gloria Gaynor Terri Anderson “Celebrate Me Home” —Kenny Loggins Patty Pecora “Last Dance” —Donna Summer Audrey Makris “Yo Ho, (a Pirate’s Life for Thee)” —Disney Derek Carlisle Take any classic country-western song of losing the dog, house, wife and car while causing hell here and there and let that play a while until you change the record to a modern country song where everything is great with the wife and drinking beer is fun.

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that broke many chimneys, the worst fires since the last Yellowstone caldera super volcano eruption, a heat wave that stole what little joy remained of backyard barbeques, no football to speak of (BYU playing a team that hadn’t even had a full-tackle practice in a year does not count as football), a soundtrack NBA season and major league baseball being played to crowds of less than a dozen people. This has also been the year of reckoning for our conscious soul as the nation grapples with how to deal with those who have protested for more than 100 days since the murder of George Floyd. We must have “law and order,” Republicans say. It’s a tried and true campaign pledge—to scare the crap out of everyone—then do nothing except to attack the very people who try reshaping our notions of justice. If you’ve been around long enough, you understand that it will be a cold day in hell before our nation honestly comes to grips with how to deal with the racial, systemic—and good ol’ boy protected—bad cop violence that kills men like George Floyd. If you’re especially cynical, you’ll recall that the first time you watched a president wrapped in law-and-order fealty, he was also a crook: Richard Nixon. I’m convinced that Donald Trump is even more crooked than “Tricky Dick,” but unlike Nixon, he’s also a drug addict. As Trump’s a man inclined to say disparaging things about anyone for any reason, I don’t mind in the least that “people are saying” it was not a dust mite that flew out of his snotty, sniffling left nostril on national television during his Labor Day press conference. I had no idea what to make of his nasal UFO when a Google search led to conspiracy tales that it was an Adderall spill. Adderall is a treatment for ADHD and narcolepsy. OK, shoe fits. Now, if only our law-and-order president tackled the greater problem of

prescription-drug abuse, we might get somewhere. Ironic, though, that the guy who only hires the best people would be undone by an unqualified pill crusher. President Kennedy was addicted to pain killers, and Nixon was known to suck up a bottle of bourbon. Having a person lacking full wit as president is nothing new. What is new is that neither Kennedy nor Nixon were sotted on national TV. You know, I might get to like this reality-TVshow presidency yet. Wait, wait, no, I think not. Because my life in 2020 hasn’t been rolling the boulder uphill. Who has the energy for that? No, as I sit now and watch my backyard fence teeter in today’s hurricane-force gales (it already toppled and is now supported by slats and rusty nails), my giant willow shedding branches like a Chinese Chow Chow sheds his winter coat, and wondering what nice salsa I could have made from my uprooted tomatoes, I look around and view 2020 as one long Mobius strip. No matter where I go, I’ve been there before. So, I sit and focus, focus, focus. Aha! I know the way out. Donald Trump may be many awful things, but today, he is good for something. For me to be rid of 2020, I need something or someone to blame. Trump is the master of blame, you know—faulting both Obama for the past and Biden for the future while ignoring the present which is his dominion. I’m going the Trump blame route. So, now focus and repeat after me: Everything wrong with 2020 is the fault of that sniveling gosling, Rep. Chris Stewart. Everything. Utah’s flaccid, 2nd District congressman exemplifies what’s wrong with America. His meme is a Trump-kneeling Mussolini landing a B-1 at Kubinka Air Field, Russia. Vote Kael Weston—American diplomat, war zone veteran, author and patriot—for Congress. CW Send comments to john@cityweekly.net

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here’s nothing quite like a crisis to get people to focus. Like in baseball, there are no outs in the bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded and your team is up by one run. You are the new relief pitcher. You focus or lose the game. If you’re driving across the Salt Flats at 2 a.m. in a 1974 Datsun F10 during a windy blizzard, you focus. Either that or they find you the next day up to your axles in mud and salt looking like the frozen Jack Nicholson in The Shining. I know with veracity that one is laser focused while driving a tiny car through a snow-blinding blizzard at the edge of our flat earth. I did that plenty of times when I was a Wendover blackjack dealer. That’s when you realize that—except for the great people you meet and the nutty stories you gather while doing so—that dealing blackjack in a tiny border town is not a promising career choice. So, you focus. Since the first part of this year, we’ve all been focused upon a crisis. We’re not sure when it started nor when it will end. One thing leads to another which leads to the same thing happening all over again. Some liken the tribulations of COVID-19 to that of Sisyphus rolling his giant boulder up the hill only to have it roll down the other side, over and over for eternity. They feel no less cursed than Sisyphus, mythology’s notable cheater of death. Since the first of the year, most of us have cheated COVID-19 (so far with fingers crossed, yet knowing mouth breather bikers who travelled to Sturgis currently ride among us and that the asshat COVID spreaders of Utah County wouldn’t really love thy neighbor even if Jesus himself masked up). We’ve also overcome an earthquake

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Dare to Care

Since when has “caring” been criteria for voting in the United States? Frustrated voters of Garfield County apparently have to convince their clerk that they care about the issues before they can be added to the voting rolls. The Rural Utah Project and The Salt Lake Tribune have highlighted a troubling approach to voter registration there that could only be called voter suppression. It is not just difficult for citizens to register, it’s an exercise in dogged determination often ending badly. “I want everybody to be able to vote but I don’t want people that really don’t care to come in and affect our really local [elections],” Garfield County Clerk Camille Moore told the Tribune. Oh, and she’s seen people come in who she just “felt weren’t legitimate,” whatever that means. The lieutenant governor’s office says it can’t enforce the law, meaning that Moore can continue her passive aggressive harassment of voters. Garfield might just trade in those “I Voted” stickers for ones that say, “I Care, You Don’t.”

Fail to See the Humor

In this toxic and polarized political environment, wouldn’t you like to know how to mold someone’s opinion? “Learn from an industry expert who helped Fortune 50 companies like Facebook and Walmart understand their customers and how campaigns are using these strategies with voters,” say organizers of Shaping Public Opinion: How to Change Billions of People’s Opinions (and Not Get Caught). This is not about #fakenews; it’s about how to frame a powerful persuasion campaign “while telling the hard-hitting, brutal truth and tales from the trenches.” You’ll hear from a vice president of Y2 Analytics who has affected growth in some of Fortune 500 companies. And you’ll hear how others are shaping false narratives that resonate. Online, Hinckley Institute of Politics, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 12-1 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/3bDZVN7

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With Black Lives Matter making headlines, now is the perfect time to learn about the African Americans of our past. There are both paid and free events during which you will learn about the Buffalo Soldier, the Black Cowboy and Black Pioneers. “These are the counter-stories and fulfilling narratives you won’t hear anywhere else. We will solemnly remember and celebrate these forgotten American heroes,” say organizers of 2020 Black History Conference. You may also learn how to track your own personal ancestral history. The $60 ticket gives you entrance to the full day of activities, plus the free Ancestral Remembrance Day. Conference: Virtual, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., $60, https://bit.ly/2QRkJa6. Remembrance Day: Virtual, Friday, Sept. 11, 5-8:30 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/2DsiBm2

Is Higher Ed Still a Thing?

Darrien Hunt Vigil

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In 2014, a 22-year-old Black man was shot and killed while running away from two white police officers while cosplaying as a samurai with a decorative sword. Because of the low bar in police shootings, the Utah County Attorney found the case justified. On this anniversary of Hunt’s death, you may join the Darrien Hunt Vigil Honoring the Anniversary of his Death. Wear a mask, bring water and dress up in his honor. Pioneer Park, 500 W. Center St., Provo, Thursday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/3lQ2OyK

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With COVID-19 spreading in college campuses, the question is how to navigate the many disparate concerns of returning to class. What about enrollment, admissions, financial challenges and even the social aspect of higher education? Everything is changing, and the big question is whether the change is temporary or permanent. You will hear from presidents and vice presidents of the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College and BYU Idaho at The Future of Higher Education. Clark Gilbert, president of BYU Idaho, has been a supporter of “disruptive innovation,” and should be interesting to hear in this naturally disruptive environment. Virtual, Thursday, Sept. 10, 12-1 p.m., free/ register. https://bit.ly/3bz18Fd

It’s hard to know where all this nuclear-testing momentum is headed. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission just signed off on the “safety” of NuScale Power’s small modular reactor design, which the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) really hopes to see take shape in Utah. But already two cities have backed out of UAMPS before the Sept. 30 deadline because of uncertainty over cost overruns and the tenuous future of the industry, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Rep. Ben McAdams has been supportive of UAMPS while opposing the resumption of nuclear testing and helped pass an amendment through the House. The fate of the small reactor may rest with the foreboding financial picture rather than the safety of the project itself.

How to Change an Opinion

The Reactor Factor

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Remember Charlie Hebdo—the left-wing French magazine that sent shockwaves through the Muslim world after publishing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad? You know, it was satire, kind of the definition of a political cartoon. Those cartoons not only sparked outrage but murder as well when 11 staff members were gunned down. The magazine has just republished those cartoons at the start of the terrorism trial. Back in Utah, the outrage grows after Trib cartoonist Pat Bagley depicted racism in the body of the police. FBI documents, among others, have shown that white supremacists and militias have “active links” to law enforcement, but that hasn’t convinced the pro-police movement of the need to look within to solve this problem. Bagley didn’t say that all cops are racist, and he is now being asked to apologize and retract what is by its very nature is a First Amendment right. Our police should protest Bagley less and examine themselves more.

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it can be devastating. … We were the first show—socially distanced, of course—of any kind to open in Vegas during a pandemic. It was so rewarding to bring joy to the community after months of gloom and doom.” Performances are scheduled for Sept. 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket packages range from $59 for two people, to a $150 VIP Dinner and a Show for four people; visit driveindragshow.com to purchase tickets or for more information. A portion of the shows’ proceeds will benefit local LGBTQ non-profits Encircle, Utah Pride Center and Equality Utah. (Scott Renshaw)

When she became director of the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, Jennifer Nelson probably didn’t realize how much her background doing customer service for Word Perfect could come in handy. But when you’re pivoting a live storytelling event into one based around video recordings, there are going to be technical hurdles. “Some of our storytellers are in their 70s, and only use their computers for email,” Nelson says. “But they’ve been troopers—jumped on board and said, ‘Teach me what I need to know.’” That’s the reality Nelson and the festival faced when they decided to go on with the show and support artists who have mostly been unable to perform live during the pandemic, while many other similar events around the country cancelled or scaled back drastically. Presentations by a dozen storytellers will be available Sept. 10 – 20 via timpfest.org, showcasing gifted raconteurs in a new way, with new

league Louisa M. A. Heiny also bring us Five Words That Changed America, digging into the roots of a phrase familiar to any American who watches police procedurals: “You have the right to remain silent.” Miranda v. Arizona, the 1966 Supreme Court case that formalized the rights of the accused, emerged in the middle of a turbulent era in American history, and Five Words That Changed America looks not just at the specific case that created the idea of “Miranda rights,” but at its cultural context. Join the authors in conversation via kingsenglish.com on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. (SR)

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challenges for everyone involved. “For our live event, we have a tent to put up,” Nelson says. “Now we have 150 [video] stories to edit.” There are, however, new advantages to a virtual presentation—including for audiences. Where the live event would cost a family of six $200 for the three-day festival, a family now has access for just $25, including both the live-streamed evening presentations and the recorded stories that will be available for the entire 10 days. “If anyone was ever going to want to know what storytelling was, now is the time to find out,” Nelson says. “Yes, we’ll never replace that atmosphere of everybody on the grounds. But it’s going to be great.” (SR)

Particularly during the early days of the pandemic—as much of the country was shut down and quarantining at home—people with a lot of unexpected time on their hands found themselves rediscovering the simple pleasures of reading. There’s no reason not to keep up that habit, especially as the six weeks of the Utah Humanities Book Festival showcases authors both local and national, covering every imaginable genre. Not surprisingly, events for the 2020 installment of the Book Festival will be exclusively virtual, which makes it even easier to get to know even more of the participating writers. The festivities kick off on Sept. 10 as Logan Library hosts University of Utah professor Julia Corbett reading from her 2018 book Out of the Woods: Seeing Nature in the Everyday, about re-examining our relationship with the natural world. Also on Sept. 10, Summit County Library presents Pam Houston and her memoir Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country. Other events for the

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University of Utah law professor Amos N. Guiora can’t be pigeonholed. While much of the Israeli-born scholar’s work has addressed counterterrorism and the legacy of the Holocaust, two new books demonstrate the breadth of his interests and the complexities of criminal law. In Armies of Enablers: Survivor Stories of Complicity and Betrayal in Sexual Assaults, Guiora brings his study of Holocaust-era complicity to bear on the “Me Too” era. Based on thousands of pages of public records, Armies of Enablers visits high-profile cases involving U.S.A. Gymnastics, the Penn State University, Ohio State University and the Catholic Church, investigating not just those who actually committed the crimes, but the people and institutional structures that allowed the crimes to take place. It’s a rare legal and moral journey into what survivors need from those who stood by and abandoned their responsibility. Guiora discusses the book at a virtual event through kingsenglish.com on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. Guiora and his U. of U. law col-

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It might seem that a performance style as big and theatrical as drag would be an ideal one to adapt for a drive-in production. Las Vegasbased drag performer Edie (pictured), however, notes that the touring production has required some adjustment. “The one big change to performing the show to rows of cars instead of in a theater is the lack of applause,” Edie says. “We had to get used to honking. At first it was jarring, but then the audience got the hang of it. It didn’t take long for the performers to adapt to cars honking as the new applause.” This week, Drive-In Drag Show comes to Utah (4998 Galleria Dr., Murray) for a threenight stand of performers doing all of their own live singing, accompanied by live back-up dancers. While this cast of pros is excited to bring their act to new audiences, there’s a practical side for any performer impacted by the pandemic. “Everyone is suffering [financially],” Edie says. “Performing is in our blood, and when you take that away,

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first week include celebrated New York-based poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths (pictured) offering a two-hour workshop on generative poetry on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m., and authors Lisa Yaszek, Chinelo Onwualu, Malka Older and Sheila Williams in a panel discussion about the rise of women of color in the science-fiction genre, at 11 a.m. on Sept. 12. Events run through Oct. 22, and a full schedule is available at utahhumanities.org/ index.php/book-festival-calendar. All events are free, though some events may require reservations, and some will be available for streaming for multiple days. Join the celebration of writers, and support local independent booksellers by purchasing their work. (SR)

THEATER

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creating a work intended for recording. “I had a conversation this morning with the videographer: ‘You really need to let your actors have enough space between the lines, so that the editor can work with it,’” Pruyn says. “You give up a huge amount of artistic control. We [companies] all provided the content, but now [the videographer has] put it in the can, and has to make something else out of it. It was exciting in a way, weird in a way.” Charon notes that he also tried to look for the positive in this unique format. “I was excited to really make a dance for the camera,” he says. “One thing I was thinking about a lot through this theme was trying to figure out how to connect with each other without touching physically, and the camera angles really helped that. It looks like they’re connecting, even though they’re not.” As a performer, Darby-Duffin acknowledges the importance for her of connecting with an audience, and that this different format has been a challenge. Yet the process of working on this Rose Exposed piece still proved emotional in the opportunity to get back on the Rose Wagner stage. “There weren’t people, but I could feel the presence of people who had been there and who would be there again,” she says. “It just felt like home. It’s going to be like this again. It was almost like movie magic: You could see the faces of people smiling down at you.” That’s the reality all of these companies

Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin and Darby Mest with pianist Koji Attwood rehearse at the Rose Wagner Center. are looking forward to returning to, even though there is no certainty yet about what kinds of performances will be safe, and when that will be. Pygmalion’s Pruyn ponders how many audience members would be needed to even make an indoor performance practical, while Ririe-Woodbury’s Charon looks toward next year as the likely scenario for in-person performances once again. Meanwhile, I Wanna Hold Your Hand— even in this different, physically-distanced form—still serves the purpose of letting the community know about the work these artists do, and how much we still need to connect. “I know that even with all of the crap that is happening in the world, it’s going to be the arts that will bring people back together,” Darby-Duffin says. “I hope this is a reset for people to recognize the importance of the arts.” CW

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over the past several months. “We’re sharing an artistic endeavor, as well as all of us going through this human thing at the same time,” Charon says. “Between empathy and the common goal, it just connected us.” The current common goal is the I Wanna Hold Your Hand program, in which Gina Bachauer pianist Koji Attwood provides both solo pieces and accompaniment for the contributions of the other companies. Each organization developed its own short piece, which they then had the opportunity to rehearse and have recorded on video on the Rose Wagner’s main Jeanné Wagner Theater stage. In some cases, those contributions focused on very personal pandemic experience. Pygmalion Theatre Company, for example is represented by a monologue from actor Tamara Johnson Howell, who also works as a middle-school theater and music teacher, and discusses what it’s like to teach during this time. Plan-B Theatre Company turned to actor/singer Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin, who wrote and performs an original song with her daughter, Darby Mest, about being quarantined together. For some of these organizations, it’s the first time back at work doing what they love to do, yet they’ve had to adjust to a different way of working. Fran Pruyn, artistic director for Pygmalion Theatre Company, notes that for someone used to directing for live theater, the rhythms are different when

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or nearly six months, the resident artistic companies at Salt Lake County’s Rose Wagner Center have awaited the opportunity to be back on its stages again. Now, even as they finally get that chance, it’s with a recognition of how much the world has changed for performing artists in those six months. It has become a September tradition for the Rose Wagner Center’s artistic residents—Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, Repertory Dance Theatre, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, SB Dance, Plan-B Theatre Company and Pygmalion Theatre Company—to collaborate on The Rose Exposed, an evening of performances at the venue to kick off the fall performing arts season. But with uncertainty still circling around the safety of live theatrical performances, the organizations collectively pivoted to a virtual presentation. The result is I Wanna Hold Your Hand, a sociallydistanced experience in which the various companies’ contributions are thematically linked to the idea of social distancing— something that has been cheekily promoted as “The Rose (Less) Exposed.” While artists have been physically separated from one another and from their audience, the Rose’s companies have in another way grown closer during the pandemic. According to Ririe-Woodbury’s artistic director, Daniel Charon, the once-occasional meetings between the groups’ leaders have become more regular and more important

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From February to June 2011. I eventually went back to school and graduated with a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University in 2015. One of my high points was in April 2011, when I was assigned a small sidebar on a proposed nuclear power plant in Green River. The story grew and grew, and eventually became a cover feature. It was amazing to see a piece I’d worked so hard on in print, with my byline, on the cover. There are still copies at my parents’ house somewhere. The piece started me on a path into science and environmental writing, which has opened up scholarships, grants, opportunities to travel and eventually, my most recent job. The story also won a couple of local and regional awards, which felt like an affirmation that I could actually be a professional writer. And, of course, it’s still on my resume.

Phone Home

Checking in with the boys and girls of summer who help bring our pages to life

Other than what I think was a cold in March, I’ve been fine, as are my family members in Utah and elsewhere. I feel really lucky.

How was your work affected by the pandemic?

We started working remotely March 11, and the museum closed completely a few days later. I was let go in May. I’d started work on an exhibition that was supposed to open in spring 2021 and is now on ice till at least 2022. I don’t know when I’ll have a full-time job like that again, but it’s not unusual to be a full-time freelancer here.

What’s going on in your city?

New York was really scary for a while—constant sirens, hospitals and morgues overwhelmed, hundreds of people dying every day. I barely left my apartment in April. It feels a lot better now. Summer in NYC usually means a lot of patio dining and hanging out in parks anyway, so that’s at least a degree of normalcy. It’s a relief to see local restaurants doing business. Most of us limit our social meetups to groups of two or three. It can be hard to connect—you can’t get a whole circle of friends together for a birthday or concert. Plus, I haven’t taken the subway since March, so I only see friends within biking distance.

I’ve been to dozens of actions—not just marches and rallies, but bike rides, teach-ins and an abolitionist encampment at City Hall. I haven’t seen a single act of violence from a protester. NYPD officers, on the other hand, have beaten, pepper sprayed, stalked and snatched protesters into unmarked vehicles. Many, if not most, New Yorkers support the movement;

COVID coverage was, across the board, really solid from the news outlets I follow. I was obsessed with The New York Times data trackers this spring, especially at the peak in April. I turn to the New York-based magazines and digital outlet for more local, human stories, especially from the boroughs outside Manhattan. The uprising has been different. The protests here haven’t stopped, even for one day, but the Times has moved on to places like Portland and now, Kenosha. That makes sense for the national pages, but I’d hope for more from the city desk. Hyperlocal blogs are still doing a good job with the smaller protests that are ongoing, like anti-eviction actions. This is why local journalism is so important! I’m also impressed by citizen journalists who are on the ground, sometimes at several actions in a single day and often at great personal risk.

Any parting shots about “the view” from where you are in this historic year?

This isn’t the first time New York City, or this country, has survived a crisis. We’ll bounce back. I’m worried about the short term, though—one in five New Yorkers are unemployed, and many are facing eviction. There’s general anxiety about COVID cases rising again in the fall and winter, and whether the state and city governments have done enough to prepare. Some days, I’m optimistic. I hope that this year forces us to reexamine our priorities and change the world for the better. There’s renewed interest in local elections, mutual aid groups and neighborhood solidarity. But every time I think I’m getting a grip on 2020, everything turns upside down. Plus, we still have an election to slog through. So, who knows? Wear a mask, stay safe and support local news. And if you come to New York, please quarantine for the full 14 days—or face the wrath of thousands of fed-up New Yorkers!

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people hang out of windows and off fire escapes to cheer on marches going through their neighborhoods. This city—especially its Black and Latinx communities— have suffered enormous losses. We’re now facing a major budget crisis, but somehow the police coffers never seem to run dry. People are outraged. The city couldn’t protect them from COVID and now refuses to protect them from police violence.

t’s often said that interns make the world go round. City Weekly’s world has been well rounded by the arrival of fresh-faced college students each semester who serve as our newsroom minions, er, interns. Some have gone on to became longtime staffers, while others reside on distant shores working in diverse fields and endeavors, employing lessons learned at their City Weekly posts. In this issue, we touch base with just a few of our intern crew, recording their views on the pandemic, protests and what’s happening in their corner of the universe. What can we say? We’re proud of each one of them. —Jerre Wroble

Before COVID hit, I was an exhibition writer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Basically, I developed and wrote the explanatory labels throughout the exhibits and for interactives, usually in the permanent hall. Before getting laid off, I had just finished working on a renovation of the Halls of Gems and Minerals. Writing for the museum is still writing for the public, so much of what I learned in journalism still applies— clear and engaging language, working with editors and lots of research. I also do freelance journalism on the side from time to time, most recently for Insider.

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When did you serve as a City Weekly intern and what were your highlights?

The summer of 2018. For one of my first few bylines in CW, I did a live music pick for a YOB concert that ended up turning out really well. That was the first moment I felt like I actually sort of had a handle on the format and how to pitch a band and their live show.

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When did you serve as a City Weekly intern? What stood out?

In the summer of 2019. Being something of a music junkie, I was especially proud to have written a handful of pre-coverage articles for some of my favorite classic rock bands playing in town last summer. City Weekly published my articles covering groups such as The B52s, OMD, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sting and the Utah Symphony and Colbie Caillat.

What type of work are you doing now?

My work since I was an intern has been as a Zamboni driver at an ice rink. I’ve been working in ice maintenance off and on since 2011. During the pandemic, I was able to remain working as a maintenance worker at the venue where I work. Even though our venue closed to the public, members of our department (including me) continued working under precautionary measures.

If not working journalism, are you able to put your skills to use in other ways?

I’m not formally working in the field of journalism, but thanks to my experiences with CW and other publications, I’ve used my skills to write on my own blog websites. I’ve collaborated with photographers to self-publish photo-journalistic projects highlighting local artists and musicians. Now, I am living in Provo where I collaborate with the local talent.

Have you remained healthy during the pandemic?

I’ve been fortunate to remain unscathed by the pandemic. As is common in urban cities all over the country, my hometown of Provo was shut down during the initial wave of the pandemic. Unlike other parts of Utah, Provo was somewhat complacent in implementing strict measures to protect people from infection. As of now, that still seems to be the case, and there has been a backlash from the public to prioritize people over businesses.

After my internship, I stayed on as an occasional music freelancer, doing regular weekly live music write-ups and a handful of interview music features. For a while, I was playing in a country-western band, too, which was a lot of fun. Pretty much right after my internship ended, I moved up to Logan (initially for college but I am currently taking time off from school to focus on other things). I’ve been working at a call survey center for about a year and a half now, mostly doing customer satisfaction surveys and political surveys—definitely interesting given the current political and economic climate.

Are you able to put your journalism skills to use in other ways?

I’m pretty active on Twitter, and I’ve done some sporadic album reviews for spunikmusic.com, which, for those unaware, is like half a notch above writing Medium articles in terms of how high the barrier for entry is. My main pet project over the past year or so has been “Pop Goes the Year,” a writing series covering the history of Bill-

Have you been involved in Black Lives Matter protests?

I cannot cast a single shadow of judgment over the local news coverage in reference to this year’s events. The effort to report is really necessary, although I remain critical of “if” and “when” personal bias is reporting the narrative. I would extend that same criticism to the Deseret News, The Salt Lake Tribune, Daily Herald and even City Weekly.

The future is uncertain. Whatever will be the fate of humanity is completely dependent on what we are doing now. That’s all I can say about that.

How has your day job been affected?

I’ve been working from home since March. Since I do survey work there’s definitely a lot of “Thank you for your business in these challenging times”-type statements I have to read off, and pretty much every political survey company has really had to scramble to keep up with the news cycle, you know? It seems like every few days, there’s some new development we need to start asking people about.

What’s going on in Logan? Is the town shut down?

Luckily, since it’s a somewhat less densely populated area, we up here in Logan had a little more time to kind of brace ourselves for COVID-19. I don’t recall there even being any cases in our county until almost April. Like everywhere else, most businesses were closed for a little while, and I know the diner just down the street had to shut down for a few weeks after there was a confirmed case among their kitchen staff. But thankfully, all the local fixtures seem to have remained intact, at least for the moment.

In my community, it really hasn’t been much of a thing. Cache County is almost 90% white and, like most of Utah outside of Salt Lake City, has a conservative majority by a pretty wide margin. I know that back when the protests first broke out, there was a little peaceful vigil some people organized outside the police station, and the police came and, like, brought pizza or cookies or something for everybody. It was honestly a bit disappointing for the part of me that feels some degree of antagonism is necessary to achieve meaningful change, but I’m glad nobody was hurt.

What’s your view of local media coverage?

What’s your outlook?

board Magazine’s year-end hot 100 chart that they’ve been publishing annually since 1959. I’m fascinated by these lists, because I think you can really get a feel for all these specific cultural moments listening through them. I’ve been listening through every list, all 6,000 of these songs (give or take), and then writing up capsule reviews for my 10 favorites and 10 least favorites of each year. It’s sort of a junk food-y, listicle-type format, and trying to actually be a good critic and provide a little insight within that format has been a fun challenge. I’m currently in the process of building up a decent-size buffer before the project’s website (popgoestheyear.net) officially goes online on Oct. 5, so I can post regularly for a while without having to scramble to churn out content.

Have you been involved in the Black Lives Matter protests?

I participated in BLM protests in Salt Lake City following the death of George Floyd. Lately, I’ve been much less interested in the BLM protests where I live in Provo. I fully support the soul of the movement that still exists, but it seems that emotional unregulation has become rampant on this side of the divide as well as the other.

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Not the summer for an internship Jasmine Johnson: Graduating during a pandemic

Who knows? She might have applied to be an intern; we might have brought her on board, had the City Weekly newsroom itself not been a ghost town all summer, with most employees working from home. We’re sharing our interview with Jasmine Johnson where she describes what it was like to livestream her graduation ceremony.

Where did you matriculate, and what are you most proud of?

I graduated from the University of Utah with a double emphasis BA in film and media arts with an emphasis in both film production and entertainment arts and engineering (game design). I also graduated with honors.

What were your final months in school like?

I started online studies in March. It was difficult to keep up communication at times when it came to team-based projects I was involved in, but we all pushed through. Other than the team projects, most of my other classes were focused on individual work, so it didn’t really feel all that different. I missed physically going to class and seeing my professors, though.

Do you feel you got a pass on final exams?

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Were you able to avoid COVID-19 and stay healthy?

I didn’t leave my home often except for necessities. I suffered from food poisoning once during quarantine but that fortunately was not at all related to COVID-19.

How did your school recognize graduating seniors?

The U had a livestream graduation for us, which was really nice to enjoy with my immediate family. It was sad that it couldn’t be the big celebration I’d hoped for that included my grandparents, extended family and friends, but I still got to celebrate. There is supposed to be a December convocation as well, and I hope to be able to celebrate with friends at that event.

Did your friends or family do anything special for you?

We got takeout at my favorite Thai restaurant close to my parents’ house the day of the commencement stream. Family members who couldn’t celebrate with me in person also sent cards which I was very grateful for.

Do you currently have a job?

No. I have actually struggled with finding employment, especially in my field. I would like to be an editor, which is more of a desk job, but those aren’t the jobs that are available right now for new graduates with minimal experience outside of school like me. The film industry is really hurting because of the pandemic and is hiring far less people than it normally would. I’ll keep searching!

Did graduating in a pandemic give you a lot to think about?

Spending so much time in isolation did give me a lot to think about. I think it made me appreciate the experience of college more and if I had ever thought I’d suddenly lose the classroom experience, I would never have taken it for granted. I’m an introvert, but I think I might like being around people more than I’ll admit at times. I really missed seeing my classmates and professors every day. Zoom just doesn’t feel the same.

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f you’re bold enough to add a heap of pulled pork to a hot dog, it’s not long before I show up at your door. Such is the case with Porky’s Kauai (785 E. 200 South, Lehi, 801-803-3783, porkyskuai.com), a Hawaiian import that’s been hanging loose in Utah County since March of this year. Their four-item menu is centered around Kalua pork, which gets added to different franks, sausages and grilled cheese sandwiches to spectacular effect. The original Porky’s is in Waimea, Hawaii, so I was naturally curious about how Utah got so lucky as to be the home of its second location; it’s quite a departure from Hawaii’s sun-soaked beaches and swaying palms. After getting national recognition as Hawaii’s best hot dog in a 2018 roundup from Travel and Leisure, Porky’s could have gone anywhere for its expansion. As it happens, Porky’s owner Justin Hier is a Brigham Young University alum, which is why he set his sights on Lehi; with family and friends nearby for support, it seemed like a logical next step. I knew BYU had to be good for something… Those of you familiar with Lehi’s main drag know that it’s a nice, quiet place to grab a bite to eat while you reminisce about the Lehi Roller Mills’ appearance in Footloose—if you’re my age, that is. Who knows what today’s generation reminisces about

in Downtown Lehi? Porky’s occupies a cozy space inside the Macey’s Shopping Center, and the smell of barbecued pork tickles your nostrils as soon as you get out of the car. I’m still in active carry-out mode, so I masked up and prepared for takeout. There’s something subconsciously relaxing about only having four items, all priced at $8, to choose from—in the era of COVID and conspiracy, I’ll take all the subconscious relaxation I can get. If you’re the indecisive type, it’s not too pricey to order all four options, which is how I handled my inaugural visit. The Number One ($8) and the Number Two ($8) are the hot dog half of the menu, and it’s important to note that the only difference is that the Number One is made with Porky’s trademark pineapple sausage where the Number Two features an all-beef frank. Both dogs come piled high with tender pulled pork, grilled onions and fresh pineapple, and the bun has been coated in a thin layer of cheese and toasted to give it the structural reinforcement it needs to carry all that tasty luggage. Shotgunning a gourmet hot dog stuffed with pulled pork and pineapple is always going to be a good idea, so the real decision you have to make before hitting Porky’s is whether you want the pineapple sausage or the all-beef frank. Having tried both within minutes of one another, I have to say that the pineapple sausage is the way to go. It’s bigger and meatier, leaving just a bit of citrus sweetness on the tongue. It bookends the pork flavors with tart pineapple flavor, with just the right amount of restraint. Of course, the all-beef frank is nothing to scoff at—it’s also delicious. The Number One, in all of its Hawaiian-inspired glory, feels like Porky’s signature move, however. The latter half of the menu includes the Number Three ($8), a decadent grilled cheese and pulled pork sandwich, and the Number Four ($8), a more traditional pork rice bowl. The Number Three is made with

muenster and Havarti cheeses, whose flavor brawn is enough to tangle with the gargantuan portion of pulled pork that makes up the sandwich’s core. Much like adding pulled pork to a hot dog, there’s nothing but unadulterated decadence happening here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when bellying up to this beast. All that meat and crispy bread can leave the sandwich a bit on the dry side. This is where Porky’s famous sauces become your best friend. Whether you pick the sweet or the sweet & spicy, dunking a corner of the Number Three into these well-blended sauces elevates the whole thing into unexpected levels of greatness. Regardless of what you get at Porky’s, make liberal use of this lovely condiment. There’s nothing to complain about with the Number Four either—though it’s something a bit more orthodox. That same excellently prepared pulled pork and pineapple mix, served alongside two pillowy scoops of white rice drenched in sweet sauce, is enough to satisfy. I can’t help but think you’re selling yourself a bit short if this is the only thing you get at Porky’s—if you have the choice between just pulled pork and pulled pork on a hot dog, why would you even consider the former? I suppose one reason would be to add a side of traditional Hawaiian mac salad ($2), which is slightly easier to eat with a pork bowl, but that’s only because adding any more weight to the hot dogs would be cataclysmic. Any place that shows hot dogs the respect they deserve by seeing how much additional food can be stuffed into a bun is doing the right thing. I for one am glad that Porky’s made that fateful journey across the Pacific. CW

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stated intent) or oily, but who cares? This mouthfeel compliments the taste well, even if it doesn’t elevate the beer as a whole, or accentuate specific notes. Overall: It’s rather drinkable and enjoyable at 7.1 percent ABV. I braced for a hyped-up haze, but I’m glad to say my fears were unwarranted; this is a delicious expression of the style with classic hop flavors and superb balance. There’s room for improvement, sure—particularly in terms of hop pungency and expressiveness—but it’s one hell of a refreshing IPA. After its long COVID hiatus, RoHa Brewing Project is now open for patrons to stay and enjoy beers at the brewery. The smallbatch Barrel Aged Porter is available to go in crowlers only. Master Control Program, meanwhile, is in 16-oz. cans at the brewery, but is also hitting bars and restaurants around Salt Lake County. As always, cheers! CW

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style, and it was; just look at the photo, and you can see that it looks like pure Tropicana. I believe we old farts call this “dank.” Pungent floral and herbal/cannabis-redolent hop aromatics entice the nostrils, with subsidiary notes of vague fruit. I’d hardly call it “juicy,” and it’s not pulpy like many New England unfiltered IPAs, but boy, is it appealing. It suggests a brilliantly balanced IPA with a classic hop profile—hardly the hipster hop tropical fruit-forward IPA I anticipated. Upon first glug, you’ll notice no dragging hop bitterness getting past the fresh pale malt backbone. Though perceived bitterness is low, there’s ample classic, floral hop flavor, with clean citrus and vague fruity hop flavors weaving in and out of the fruity ale yeast esters that complement them. The result is medium-bodied, well-carbonated, smooth, slightly dry yet refreshing, and approachable—not juicy (contrary to their

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RoHa Brewing Project 30 Kensington Ave, SLC RoHaBrewing.com On Tap: High on the Hop Lazy IPA

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Like the name implies, this new taqueria will specialize in the fine art of corn tortillas. Their menu boasts a wide variety of tacos, from street tacos to tacos de canasta to battleship tacos. House of Corn (816 E. 8400 South, 801-930-9286, houseofcornmc.com) will also be serving up traditional tamales, birria and pozole. Based on the photos from their website, the tortillas at House of Corn mix it up with blue and yellow corn, adding a nice visual flair to their array of taco options. I also appreciate any taqueria that works to normalize tacos de tripa on American menus—everyone should try a taco with some guts on it at least once in their lives.

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Ozora Izakaya (1078 E. 2100 South, 801845-0405, ozoraisakaya.com) is a recently-opened restaurant and bar modeled after the izakaya tradition that is popular in Japan. According to the restaurant’s website, an izakaya is a welcoming space where people can enjoy mixed drinks and small bites with one another, and their lineage dates back to the 1600s. Though there is no online menu at the moment, the website’s gallery is a gorgeous arrangements of craft cocktails, sushi and yakitori skewers. I’m getting an extremely hip vibe from this new place, which will be livening up the Sugar House area with its colorful drinks and tasty Japanese cooking. Quote of the Week: “Tacos are the food of genius.” –Heather Brewer

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nyone familiar with SLC’s local artist Marqueza knows that the artist deals indiscriminately in emotion— from anger, to romance, to sorrow, Marqueza mines it all for truth, seeking the open air of peace. On their first release, Orbit Pluto, Marqueza explored queerness, desire and belonging through homemade interstellar beats and lyrics informed by many aspects of their life, including their Japanese-Venezuelan identity. With the release of this July’s shorter but more sonically rich album Salty, Marqueza follows the same searching path— one that’s seeking honesty. And they don’t just mean honesty within themselves, but honesty within the tumultuous world outside of their own head. “I’m very much affected by what’s going on around me,” they say, “not just in my personal life, [but] in my community, in the world as a whole. I’ve always been overwhelmed by my feelings and my emotions, and dealing with things like racism and homophobia and ableism and all the things that come along with a society that’s built on white supremacy and colonialism.” For Marqueza, these feelings make it hard to turn to music, even as it’s a constant tool for crafting comfort and facilitating connection to their own truth, as well as that of their community. Marqueza identifies this summer’s chaotic activity as a traumatic time for that community, and so they chose to post activism resources rather than promote Salty, identifying the need for platforms like theirs to be used to help people like protesters stay safe. But the album itself can also serve those who are struggling through this moment. “What I want to give with my art is some kind of healing and affirmation, and that’s a huge part of the human experience I think, especially when it comes to trauma,” they say. On the closing track “Even the Sky Is Crying,” the steely-synthed song burns slowly as Marqueza paints a picture based on a memory of protesters marching through pouring rain, while the phrase “justice is love” echoes through the song—a reference to the bell hooks book All About Love. Marqueza’s ode to the protesters’ anger is a reflection of their own experiences with injustice and pain. Weary anger shows up in “East Temple,” the song a reference to all the scars left behind by growing up in circles of Mormon oppression. But even within that strife-ridden song, Marqueza still finds time to quip in a smirking aside, “Nothing straight about me, I’m a Pisces.” The water sign is known as the most sensitive in the zodiac, but Marqueza’s alignment there makes it worth mentioning that it’s also the most emotionally adaptable and sympathetic, too. Just as Pisceans are deeply introspective, they’re also deeply invested in the people around them—qualities that show up all over Marqueza’s lyrics in Salty. And where Orbit Pluto moved like shifting constellations, Salty contains all the changing flow of bodies of water, something that was picked up on by local artists recently when Marqueza collab-

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orated with Craft Lake City for their series of rotating public art installations, Celebration of the Hand. Marqueza made sure that if Salty was going to be the subject of the community project, local artists of color and indigenous artists should be given the first opportunity to interpret it. That decision resulted in a diverse group of artists who, despite not being able to collaborate with one another, created a cohesive end result with their individual pieces. Opening track “801” was interpreted by the indigenous artist Jessica Wiarda, and Marqueza says, “They said when they first heard the song that it reminded them of water, and that there was movement that was just wavy, and that’s something that multiple artists said to me about my [songs]. It’s just cool to hear that because I see that reflected in the pieces, like water was an element in all of them.” The way the songs shift, too is fluid. Light-hearted sensuality on the flirtatious “Chimera” is followed by soft sorrow on “Lush Life,” where Marqueza wishes to be washed away by a river to a freer life. Unexpected turns meet noticeable depth of production, owing to Marqueza’s newly-minted mixing skills, which on top of solo production and writing granted more independent creativity than ever. “There’s more audacity in Salty,” they say. “I took more risks and didn’t censor myself in any way, and I kind of want to continue on that trajectory.” But even while embracing this path, Marqueza explains that uncertainty still persisted: “I think every artist might have this weird moment where when they hear their own stuff it’s hard to know what’s holding it all together. Salty to me felt kind of like a messy mixtape of songs… some of the songs I started over a year ago; one of them I wrote within two weeks of that exhibition, the last one.” But within the watery interpretations of Celebration of the Hand, Marqueza saw a reflection of their values, and Salty came together. “That’s affirming as an artist, but as a person, it means I am being honest and I’m always trying to get that across because that’s kind of how I feel like I move through the world, too—like water. It’s chaotic, but it’s always gonna keep flowing. I think there’s a healing element to listening to something like that.” Listen to Salty on all streaming platforms, find links to buy at marinamarqueza.com, and find updates on all things Marqueza @ marina.marqueza on Instagram. CW

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It’s already in full swing, but the Twilight Concert Series is back, in a respect. The iconic SLC summer series is best known for its accessible mix of low ticket prices and, when gathering was possible, its location downtown at the Gallivan Center (though it departed to Pioneer Park for a few years). The loss of the series this summer is truly a sad one, since it brought many big-time acts to SLC for shows that were unbelievably and uniquely affordable considering who and what they featured. Now, the organizers—including the Salt Lake City Arts Council and S&S Presents—are teaming up with local artists for their Light Up Locals Fundraiser, which will benefit still more local musicians. Instructions on how to submit for consideration of aid is still to come, but the aim is to give each selected local artist $500 in emergency relief. The council will be in charge of divvying up these funds, which will be available at the end of October. Tickets to the event are the same $10 as usual, and will treat virtual attendees of the pre-recorded concert to performances by Marqueza (see this week’s feature story), the three-piece mystical psych rockers Lord Vox, the Provo-based indie folk band The National Parks and the swinging blues maestro of SLC himself, Joshy Soul. Unlike other virtual performances, this one is available to donors at any time after Sept. 3, and ending when the donation period ends, Sept. 25. There’s also the opportunity to pitch in more for perks like ticket vouchers for future S&S shows, Twilight Concert Series merch and posters, and gift cards to a local restaurant. More information about ticket purchase can be found at twilightconcerts.com

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There’s a new date-night option for those who want to take a ramble up to the mountains, and it comes complete with a patio perfect for dinnertime tunes. Afterword is a new Heber City dining spot created by the folks at Tupelo on Main Street in Park City. The new restaurant brings the whole world over to Heber Valley, with an inspired and high-class menu that references cuisine traditions from pretty much everywhere. Pair that with the stylings of folks like the Dusty Boxcars Duo, who deal in all the best kinds of blues and Americana, and you’ve got a swanky yet low-key date night made in heaven. Made up of Kerry Strazdins and John Thomas Draper (though they sometimes play with backing artists on bass, mandoline, sax and drums), the Dusty Boxcars Duo reference classics from Lucinda Williams to Bob Dylan, and even country classics like Patsy Cline. Since 2012, they’ve been spreading their folksy style all around the Salt Lake valley and in the mountainlands of Park City. They’ll grace the patio space at this exciting new addition to the Utah restaurant scene Saturday, Sept. 12, just in time for dinner between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Visit afterwordrestaurant.com for reservation info, and follow the Dusty Boxcars Duo at facebook.com/DustyBoxcars to see where the dusty winds will blow them next.

Local atmosphere rockers Dawn Chorus have taken a different approach to releasing music since last year, and one that suits the high-stress new world the pandemic has offered musicians. The three-piece group has played together in various bands for years, but only in 2018 did they come together to make this project. So far, their work together has resulted in the 2019 EP For Sore Eyes and a bunch of singles. The short group of songs on For Sore Eyes is heavy on the Radiohead influence, but not in a heavy-handed way. Their clear penchant for soft experimentations in indie music has carried through to their recent slew of singles, a pattern of releasing that they’ve decided to focus on over longer collections of songs. Their most recent track, “Origami Heart”—released in August—couldn’t be farther away from the moodiness on their debut EP, with its friendly, wiry guitar parts and woozy, upbeat vibe. It’s the result of gradual movement in a trippier and sunnier direction, preceded by the very catchy “Arm’s Length” and the psychedelic “Kaleidoscope.” They return to form on their two newest tracks, out Sept. 24—a pair titled Wax // Wane. “Wax” treads lightly back towards melancholy, and “Wane” follows up dramatically, sprinting towards a chaos that plummets in circles at the end like a well-trained sky diver. The experimentalists have more single releases planned for October and November, and at this point it’s clear that the wait is worth it both for them and anyone who listens. Find their music up on all streaming services, or at dawnchorus.bandcamp. com

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Kiitos is taking up the patio lifestyle like so many other local bars, but since they don’t have one, this upcoming show will be even more low-key when it takes place in their parking lot instead. Located on the scrappy side of the tracks and surrounded by warehouses, Kiitos Brewing has always been an unassuming spot, but in a refreshingly humble way compared to other new local brew breweries and taprooms. Anyone who’s spent time at their annual Oktoberfest celebration knows they know how to throw a party out of doors, though. This weekend, local alt country rockers Arizona Sun will bring their distinctive sound to Kiitos on Saturday, Sept. 12 with a TBA opener. The band is maybe the only one of their kind, at least locally, to feature a violinist, and reaps the benefit of vocalist Echo Austin’s strong, soulful style. What’s sure is that the group—made up mostly of Arizonansturned-Utahns, all of them passionate lifelong musicians—will make for a rollicking weekend evening with their set, which starts at 5 p.m. and presumably goes until the patio shuts down at 10 p.m. The outdoor set will also include, of course, sociallydistanced tables and face mask regulations to be adhered to when not sipping on one of Kiitos’ innovative brews—which are sure to take a turn soon towards the autumnal. A food truck will be available to round out the night and satisfy cravings beyond those for alcohol. Arizona Sun also promise to “unveil a big surprise,” and for any fans, hopefully that surprise is some kind of upcoming release from the spirited five-piece. Follow them for more updates at facebook.com/arizonasunband.

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t’s tempting to look for some grand cultural explanation for why a particular notion becomes the premise for multiple movies within a short time span. Were we more anxious about high-school students having weird misadventures with technology in 1985, when Weird Science and My Science Project were released? Or more prone to apocalyptic thinking in 1998 when celestial objects threatened the earth in Armageddon and Deep Impact? Sometimes a coincidence is just a coincidence, but humans are wired to look for patterns—so should we be curious why 2020 has given us two films about pregnant 17-year-olds forced to take a road trip to another state to get an abortion denied to them by law in their home state? That’s a perfectly valid question, but there’s a more challenging question at the heart of thinking about Unpregnant. Because while Never Rarely Sometimes Always—Unpregnant’s Sundance-bona-fide precursor in dealing with a reproductiverights journey—has already been justifiably lauded as one of the year’s most powerful dramas, it’s considerably easier to take on this subject while taking it absolutely seriously. Unpregnant, meanwhile, plays things mostly for laughs. Is it possible to find the balance between a messy, controversial subject and a lighthearted tone, in which that messy, controversial subject isn’t even necessarily the main point? In this adaptation of the young-adult novel by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Ca-

plan, Haley Lu Richardson plays Veronica Clarke, a Missouri high-school senior with a wall full of academic awards, valedictorian status and an acceptance letter to an Ivy League school. She also has one other thing: a positive pregnancy test, which threatens every life plan Veronica has. With abortion unavailable to a minor in her state without parental consent, Veronica contrives a plan to take a 1,000-mile trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico, the nearest place that will allow her to get the procedure. And that plan requires her to enlist the assistance of Bailey (Barbie Ferreira)—once Veronica’s best friend, though the two have been long-estranged—to drive her there. For a while, Unpregnant most closely resembles The Sure Thing in the bickering interplay between our reluctant road-trippers, with Veronica counting pennies and managing the itinerary while the more freespirited Bailey wants them to make a stop at Roswell. In an old-school romantic comedy, it’s the classic “opposites attract” setup, where the Type A personality learns to loosen up and the Type B personality learns a little more responsibility. And indeed, this is a kind of love story, albeit of a more pla-

tonic kind, and the two leads are both solid at conveying both what connects Veronica and Bailey, and what pulled them apart. The challenge is offering up this relationship in a narrative that has as its ticking clock Veronica’s need to have her abortion appointment in enough time to get back home without her parents knowing. That notion seems doomed from the outset, as Veronica informs her dimwitted boyfriend, Kevin (Alex MacNicoll), about the pregnancy, and his reaction makes it seem pretty clear that Veronica’s delicate condition will never remain a secret. But the story still needs to throw up plenty of obstacles in Veronica and Bailey’s way, including fleeing from the police and encountering a smiling couple (Breckin Meyer and Sugar Lyn Beard) whose intentions are clear from the outset. When Veronica gets a chance to pause in the middle of it all to deliver what is clearly one of Unpregnant’s thesis statements—screw the state legislature that forced her to go through so much trouble!— it’s almost jarring to remember that there’s something serious at the heart of all these shenanigans. Tone, ultimately, is what makes it hard

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for Unpregnant to work fully as either a comedy or as a social commentary. A late scene in which Veronica has a difficult conversation with her staunchly Catholic mother (Mary McCormack) might have packed a punch, if there had been literally any previous substantial interaction between the two indicating what kind of relationship is at risk to Veronica for making this choice. Not unlike many adolescent narratives, the primary character arcs for its characters are about learning to risk rejection in order to be their true selves. As important as that idea is, it’s hard to make the sensitive side of this concept work, while still making a movie with car chases and Mike Pence punch lines. CW

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Comedian and actor Aubrey Plaza bragged about the deal she made. “I sold my soul to the devil,” she said. “I’d like to thank the devil.” Plaza is quite popular and successful, so who knows? Maybe the Prince of Darkness did indeed give her a boost. But I really hope you don’t regard her as a role model in the coming weeks—not even in jest. What worked for Plaza won’t work for you. Diabolical influences that may seem tempting will not, in the long run, serve your interests—and may even sabotage them. Besides, more benevolent forces will be available to you, and at a better price. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Many of you Sagittarians specialize in generous breakthroughs and invigorating leaps of truth. Often, you make them look easy and natural—so much so that people may not realize how talented you are in generating them. I hope you adjust for that by giving yourself the proper acknowledgment and credit. If this phenomenon shows up in the coming weeks—and I suspect it might—please take strenuous measures to ensure that you register the fullness of your own accomplishments. To do so will be crucial in enabling those accomplishments to ripen to their highest potential.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Psychologist Carl Jung wrote, “The function of dreams is to restore our psychological balance by producing dream material that re-establishes the total psychic equilibrium.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you especially need this kind of action right now. To expedite your healing process, meditate on what aspects of your life might have become too extreme or one-sided. Where could you apply compensatory energy to establish better equipoise? What top-heavy or lopsided or wobbly situations could benefit from bold, imaginative strokes of counterbalance?

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel wrote, “When you die and go to heaven, our maker is not going to ask, ‘why didn’t you discover the cure for such and such? why didn’t you become the Messiah?’ The only question we will be asked in that precious moment is ‘why didn’t you become you?’” I hope that serves as a stimulating challenge for you, Capricorn. The fact is that you are in an extended phase when it’s easier than usual to summon the audacity and ingenuity necessary to become more fully yourself than you have ever been before.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) All of us are susceptible to fooling ourselves and lying to ourselves. And all of us are susceptible to the cowardice that such self-sabotage generates. But the good news is that you Cancerians will have an expansive capacity to dissolve and rise above self-deception in the coming weeks—and will therefore be able to call on a great deal of courage. As Cancerian author and Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön says, “The essence of AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Years ago, comedian Lenny Bruce observed, “Every day people are bravery is being without self-deception.” straying away from the church and going back to God.” His statement is even truer today than it was then. Pew Research Center, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If you like, I will give you the waning crescent moon and the a nonpartisan think tank, has gathered the concrete evidence. dawn breeze. Do you want them? How about sudden bursts of Church attendance was way down even before the pandemic joy for no apparent reasons and a warm greeting from a person struck. Now it’s even lower. What does this have to do with you? In you thought had a problem with you? Would you be interested my astrological opinion, the coming months will be prime time for in having those experiences? And what about an unexpected you to build your intimate and unique relationship with God rather insight into how to improve your financial situation and a mes- than with institutions that have formulaic notions about who and sage from the future about how to acquire more stability and what God is. A similar principle will be active in other ways, as well. security? Are those blessings you might enjoy? Everything I just You’ll thrive by drawing energy from actual sources and firsthand named will be possible in the coming weeks—especially if you experiences rather than from systems and ideologies that supposformulate a desire to receive them and ask life to provide them. edly represent those sources and experiences. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Virgo poet Mary Oliver was renowned for giving herself permission. Permission to do what? To become a different person from the self she had been. To shed her familiar beliefs and adopt new ones. To treat every experience as an opportunity to experiment. To be at peace with uncertainty. I think you’ll be wise to give yourself all those permissions in the coming weeks—as well as others that would enhance your freedom to be and do whatever you want to be and do. Here’s another favorite Mary Oliver permission that I hope you’ll offer yourself: “And I say to my heart: rave on.”

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) According to researcher Rosalind Cartwright, “Memory is never a precise duplicate of the original. It is a continuing act of creation.” Neurologist Oliver Sacks agrees, telling us, “Memories are not fixed or frozen, but are transformed, disassembled, reassembled and recategorized with every act of recollection.” Reams of additional evidence also suggest that our experience of the past is always being transformed. In accordance with astrological potentials, I invite you to take advantage of this truth. Re-imagine your life story so it has more positive spins. Re-envision the plot threads so that redemption and rebirth are major features. Engage in a playful reworking of your memories so that the epic myth of your destiny serves your future happiness and success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “The more unintelligent people are, the less mysterious existence seems to them,” wrote philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. I agree with that idea, as well as the converse: The more intelligent people are, the more mysterious existence seems to them. Since I expect you to be at the peak of your soulful intelligence in the coming weeks, I am quite sure that life will be exquisitely mysterious to you. It’s true that some of its enigmatic qualities may be murky and frustrating, but I suspect that many of them will be magical and delightful. If you ever wanted your life to resemble a poetic art film, you’re going to get your wish.

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trange times. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it would bar evictions for most renters in the country until the end of the year. This new rule update to the current moratorium is necessary, the CDC says, to stop the spread of coronavirus and to avoid having renters wind up in shelters or other crowded living conditions, compounding the crisis. This moratorium has a wider reach than the previous emergency eviction rules that expired in July, and it isn’t automatic. To get the benefit of the new moratorium, a renter would have to tell their landlord that they basically have no other options, no place to go except to live on the street. Tenants will have to fill out a form on the CDC website that states they have a substantial loss of income for their household and can’t pay rent or can only pay partial rent. The form will be available on the CDC website shortly (if not already available). Why is this necessary? Simply because Congress has not been able to come up with a new CARES Act or extension/update to the previous one that has expired. This could influence voters, right? If tenants don’t get relief from rent, will they vote for Trump or Biden? Understand that any relief is not forgiveness. You do not get out of paying your debt to your landlord—you only defer the payment until later. Here’s an example: Under the previous CARES Act, there was a 120-day rent deferral option (from the end of March to the end of July). Assume you pay $1,000 per month in rent. You’d be three months ($3,000) in arrears now had you opted for the deferral with your landlord. Now, you can, if you would be homeless, opt for another deferral for four months, which will add another $4,000. At the end of this year, you would owe your landlord $7,000 that you would have to pay back. How do you pay rent back? You’d hopefully arrange some payment program with the owner of the property or their property manager. Would you be able to repay this? Many folks who’ve lost jobs and the $600 unemployment payments are getting more and more financially behind. Come springtime, bankruptcies could run rampant, and the “have nots” will have even less. On the flip side, landlords don’t get relief due to the deadlock in Congress. If they have a mortgage, they must ask their lender for a payment deferral because their tenants aren’t paying them, and they can’t make their monthly loan payment. I have past clients who are landlords who inherited a property, bought one to add to personal wealth, purchased one for their college kid(s) rather than pay dorm costs or are just buying rentals because that’s their primary source of income. Also, if a property owner asks their lender for a deferment, then they can’t qualify for a refinance loan to get a better rate.n Content is prepared expressly for Community and is not endorsed by City Weekly staff.

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Good Timing thief entered the home through an unlocked door, authorities The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 5.1-magnitude said, the parrot issued a friendly “hello,” which didn’t alert the earthquake in Alleghany County, North Carolina, on Sunday, homeowner or deter the man from taking a credit card from a Aug. 9, at 8:07 a.m., about the same time parishioners at St. wallet. A neighbor photographed the suspect leaving the scene Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, 100 miles to the south, and security cameras later caught a 33-year-old man using the gathered at Mass and heard this among the morning’s Bible stolen card at a store, said police, who arrested him. readings: “After the wind, there was an earthquake—but the Lord was not in the earthquake.” Father Richard Sutter, pastor Least Competent Criminals at St. Gabriel, later told The Charlotte Observer he didn’t feel the Herbert McClellan, 27, took advantage of a distracted clerk rumble himself, but several worshippers approached him after at a Speedway gas station in Clearwater, Florida, on Aug. 18 the outdoor service to share the “God-incidence.” Father Cory to snatch about $100 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets, Catron, closer to the epicenter near Sparta, also felt the quake according to police, who were alerted by store employees a few and said it made for “good homily material.” As his services hours later when McClellan returned to the store to claim the $30 prize offered by one of the tickets. Fox13 reported McClellan was ended later that morning, an aftershock rattled his church. charged with petit theft and dealing in stolen property. The Mother of Invention n Police in Hollywood, Florida, had little trouble tracking down As wildfires tore through parts of California on Aug. 19, Chad a trio of thieves who broke into nearly 30 homes, stealing more Little of Vacaville and his family prepared to evacuate, but Little than $150,000 in cash, weapons, mobile phones, electronics, changed his mind and decided to stay, he told KCRA. The family jewelry, a vehicle and more, because all three were “already on is in the process of rebuilding the home they lost five years ago pretrial release for previous crimes and ... wearing court-ordered in an attic fire, and “I can’t let it go,” he said. Little had hoses GPS ankle bracelet monitors,” Officer Christian Lata said. The ready, but when the electricity went out, the water was cut off, South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Zion Odain Denvor Hall, so he grabbed a rake to clear away dry grass. As his cars and then 21; Tyrek Davontae Williams, 19; and Tremaine Raekwon Hill, his shop began to catch fire, he reached for the only liquid he 18, were arrested on Aug. 14 and charged with charged with had—cans of Bud Light, shaking and spraying them at the fire, burglary, grand theft and racketeering. Police believe they’re part dousing the flames just before firefighters arrived. “My buddies of a larger organization committing criminal acts throughout all tease me about drinking water-beer,” he said. “I say, ‘Hey, it South Florida. Additional charges are to come. saved my shop.’” He also managed to save his home. Awesome Rude Competition is stiff this year for the New Zealander of the year Sonja Lee has been struggling to make rent on her Houston award, The Guardian reported on Aug. 19, but one candidate has apartment since losing her job in March and has talked with her garnered surprising attention: a Turkish Angora cat named Mittens landlord about payment arrangements. But on Aug. 17, she received who roams Wellington and has already received the key to the city. an eviction notice in the form of a piece of paper taped to her door that “In this extraordinary year, we know that everyone has a hero,” said read, “Guess who’s moving? You!!!” accompanied by a smiley face Miriama Kamo, the patron of the award, and for many it’s Mittens, emoji and a demand to turn in her keys by 6 o’clock that night. “So who has 50,000 followers on Facebook. New Zealand Prime y’all think it’s funny,” Lee told ABC 13 News. “There was nothing Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, the country’s funny about that.” The apartment complex owner said the manager director-general of health, are also in the running. has been disciplined and has apologized. Yikes! Questionable Judgment Workers at the James H. Cole funeral home in Detroit got a start Balladeer James Blunt recently revealed that early in his college when a body they were about to begin embalming came to life, years at the University of Bristol, he adopted a completely the Associated Press reported. On Aug. 23, fire department carnivorous diet in order to prove his manliness, according to paramedics in suburban Southfield were called to a home where Men’s Health. “I just lived on mince, some chicken, maybe with they found 20-year-old Timesha Beauchamp unresponsive. some mayonnaise, and it took me about six to eight weeks to get After trying to resuscitate her for a half-hour, they consulted an very, very unhealthy and see a doctor, who said, ‘I think you’ve got ER doctor, who “pronounced the patient deceased based upon the symptoms of scurvy,’” he confessed in a podcast. In response, medical information provided” from the scene, according to Blunt tried to reverse the vitamin C deficiency that causes scurvy the fire department. She was transported to the funeral home by drinking a liter of orange juice every night, which caused where, more than an hour later, she opened her eyes, and staff him to develop acid reflux. “So as you can see, yeah, food is not summoned emergency crews to take her to a hospital, where she was listed in critical condition. necessarily my forte.” Inexplicable Government in Action Kelly Eroglu in Cwmbran, Wales, was disappointed when her Kirk Mathes of Barre, New York, returned to his farm from out petition to open a coffee shop catering to bicyclists, and including of town to find a large safe on his property with a note attached parking spaces for bikes, was turned down by the local planning saying whoever opened the safe could have the contents. Mathes board because it lacked sufficient parking for cars. “It’s crazy,” told WHAM the safe has attracted so much attention that local Eroglu told The Guardian in mid-August, “because the Welsh deputies had to shoo away a large crowd trying to break it open government have prioritized (about $450 million) to improve with sledgehammers on Aug. 13. For now, he has moved the safe walking and cycling within Wales.” Eroglu is planning to appeal. to one of his barns (he estimates it weighs 500 to 600 pounds), but he has no interest in seeing what’s inside. “If you open it, the “No way am I giving up,” she said. show is over. In these times ... it might get people a chance to ... have a lot of fun talking about it,” Mathes said. “My personal News You Can Use Police in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, say a homeowner ignored feeling is, leave it as a mystery.” a warning from his pet parrot on Aug. 17 because the bird “isn’t always a reliable source of information,” CTV reported. 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