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Cover story, p. 11 Renshaw has been with City Weekly since 1999 as Arts & Entertainment Editor and film critic, and is the author of the book Happy Place: Living the Disney Parks Life.

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Give the drivers a ticket who give [panhandlers] cash? I love these Utah laws that 99.9 percent of the public are unaware of and yet the state is always licking their chops, ready to give out these fines. It’s kind of like the law that says you can’t park within 10 feet of the face of a stop sign on that side of the road. I got a ticket for this, and because it’s a law on the books, I had to pay the fine even after debating the arbitration officer at the parking enforcement offices.

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If I see this guy again I’m going to hop out of my truck and hold up a sign saying I work a 45-hour week working with marble and granite and learning a marketable trade.

Although I take home less per day than him, my ethics are more respectable. I may get more money, but it wouldn’t feel right. I’d just pay it forward by giving it to a random person in traffic who has a bad car or just looks like they need

it more than that coward.

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$200 a day? Non-taxed? That’s more than my take home and I work harder than [an] ugly stripper. Thanks to idiots funding these guys, I can’t get on or off of a freeway or go grocery shopping without seeing someone with a sign.

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The drivers that do it are idiots, likely liberal left filth who believe in handouts, not hand-ups.

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Dine, June 14, The Prairie Schooner

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Author Alex Springer responds: It really is! Like, not in a negative way at all. It’s just up there doing its own thing.

A&E, June 14, “Crisis of Con-fidence”

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I’ve offered to help with harassment prevention training for captains, and they’ve accepted (15 years in HR here).

However, they also haven’t done anything besides say “yes, we’d love the help, here’s the dates we’re training managers.” So, there’s that.

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… Quit acting like victims, get your shit together and your house in order. It’s embarrassing at this point.

Mitt thinks we are asleep and will believe him. He has only a bucket of whitewash to work with and no facts.

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Online news post, June 15, “Who’s Going to Be Their Voice?”

Mitt, that’s why you are not president. You talk from both sides of your mouth and get squat done. In effect, what you’re saying is, you’ll do the typical Washington bullshit: Talk big about it and in the end accomplish nothing because it’s unpopular in your mind.

Well, in our minds, we are tired of leaders like you and are glad we have a president named Trump who takes on the tough issues and makes tough decisions with tough consequences. That’s what we elect leaders for, not for a popularity contest. But then I guess that’s the difference between a billionaire who doesn’t need to be president and holding to special interests, versus a career politician like you who talks and accomplishes very little, and even less of substance when it comes to issues that are important to the American public. Trump 2020.

I don’t think [the zero-tolerance] plan was well-thought-out.

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We have wolves sneaking in with the sheep—traffickers are bringing in sex slave kids and pretending they are the parents. What do we do?

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We follow the rule of law, which states that, in this country, you are innocent until proven guilty. By your logic, since some kids are shooting up schools, we should toss all kids into prison. Since some people commit rape, all people are found guilty by association.

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Online news post, June 18, “The American Heart”

Romney had to decide between church policy or kissing Trump’s ring, looks like the church won this time.

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Your IQ45 does not have a heart, Romney. He sold his soul long ago and you bowed before him and licked his boots. Please go away. You’re not needed nor wanted here.

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American Terrorist

We have a terrorist organization operating in the United States. Shockingly, it is one that seems to have evaded all judicial and legislative reach. It’s called the Presidency.

True to Donald Trump’s previous record of illegal, immoral and unethical actions, his latest horror should shock the consciences of even his most loyal Christian right supporters. The crotch-grabbing, frolicking with golden-showering hookers and fire-at-will terminations of his most competent cabinet members, are nothing compared to the mass-kidnappings he has mandated through a depraved interpretation of U.S. immigration law. (Of course he’s blaming it on the Democrats—isn’t that what he always does?—but the sad facts speak for themselves. The notion that Dems spearheaded this horrific policy change has been thoroughly debunked. It was King Donald who made that policy change, back in March, initiating a period of zero-tolerance enforcement, including expedited prosecution of all immigrants who enter the U.S. illegally.

While a slow-burning outcry has forced Trump’s hand, temporarily ending the separation of children from their would-be immigrant parents, it’s far from over. Whatever your religious or non-religious persuasions, no one can say that incarcerating kids, toddlers and babies was the right way to treat other humans. It’s been no secret, in the past, that Trump’s modus operandi has, indeed, consisted of the “gentle finesse” that we saw in The Art of the Deal. (What a laugh!)

While I personally question the use of the word “art” in the book’s title, there seems to be no question that Trump has perfected the use of bludgeoning as the principle strategy in securing the agreement of his opponents. Adopting a corruption of Teddy Roosevelt’s brilliant slogan, about walking softly and carrying a big stick, Trump’s re-coined variation reads,

BY MICHAEL S. ROBINSON SR. Talk loudly, crudely—with shameless vulgarity—and carry a caveman-sized club.

In Trump’s latest horrific disregard for the most basic human values, kidnapping was added to his ever-expanding list of crimes against humanity. Ripping children from their mothers’ arms, he has stepped up his predictable extortionist strategy.

While the babies cry and hundreds of children are being permanently emotionally damaged as they languish in the Trump Kennel, immigrant parents are rightly asking themselves, “What have I done?” My guess is that Trump might have called it correctly. I don’t think that any family, treated to his little houses of horror, would ever try immigration a second time.

In the wake of Trump’s temporary capitulation to public outrage, one of my questions is why it took Americans so long to finally voice their anger. Even the churches, including the Christian evangelical bloc, watched in silence for an entire month and said nothing about the outrage. (After all, hurting a few fully developed babies, children and teens can’t be nearly as bad as killing a cluster of cells in a woman’s womb, can it?)

Among the moral mutes was The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While it should stand as a bastion of Christian principles, President Russell M. Nelson and his flock remained silent until other Christian faiths shamed it into making a statement. Jumping in as late as it did shows how politics and the bandwagon-effect seem to be its only real loyalty.

It’s apparent, now, that the power of religions might have ended, or at least postponed, the depravity that led to the suffering of so many. As soon as the volume got turned up, voila, a few brave voices brought the rabid orange raccoon to his knees.

The solution to immigration problems is not easy; I certainly don’t have all the answers, but these for-ransom kidnappings must stop. Right now, there’s only a very temporary reprieve.

The kids can only be incarcerated, accompanied by their parents, for a mere 20 days. What then? If we continue to allow the clown-maniac to operate without sanction or review, we’re

going to find ourselves in a real mess.

Here’s just a glimpse of how absurd it could get: n A new law legalizing the much-applauded Trump-style pussy-grabbing and the caveat of “self-pardoning” convictions for sexual assaults and rapes perpetrated by persons having a net worth of $10 million or more. n Daily city-square floggings of all abortionists, non-compliant NFL players, New York Times reporters and, of course, the hordes of murderer-rapist invaders. n Resurrection of city-center stocks and pillories for the purpose of shaming the LBGTQ community, limited to no longer than 20 consecutive days. n Unrestricted torture of all suspected foreign terrorists— domestic ones get a free pass—including, but not restricted to: water-boarding, bamboo slivers under their nail beds and delivery of genital electrical shocks not to exceed 1,200 volts. n Rewriting the inspiring inscription on the base of the Statue of Liberty to read, “Fuck the tired and the poor, to hell with the huddled masses and don’t send us any more murderers and rapists.” n Immediate confirmation of the latest U.S. Supreme Court pick. Who could that possibly be? God—not the same pansyass one from the New Testament, but one who teaches the lesson, “Blessed are the insanely rich, for they shall inherit it all.” n An official news service—one that, under direct presidential supervision, is committed to the “truth.”

You might be rolling your eyes and scoffing at these scenarios, but if you look at history, especially at the tyrants that have hijacked a passel of more-or-less democratic nations, the writing is on the wall. We should all be scared. While we continue to revel in the illusion of our democracy, the most essential of our freedoms are on the chopping block. What will it take for Americans to wake up and smell the coffee? (Oops, I have trod once more on one of the local sacred cows.) CW Send feedback to comments@cityweekly.net

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It doesn’t seem to occur to the Utah Gun Exchange that driving a big, honkin’ black armored truck with mounted gun replicas would be at all terrifying to the general public—especially in Chicago. No, it’s the way we roll in Utah, and the way we want everyone else to roll because, yeah, we’re the good guys with the guns. You might not be able to tell it. The Exchange party was not exactly welcomed in the Windy City, according to KUER 90.1 FM. There, they were detained before pumping their toy guns in a fit of testosterone at those wimpy March for Our Lives kids. Well, get ready for more.

March for Our Lives is headed to Utah in July, and the armored truck will likely be there to “defend the Constitution” from, uh, the Red Coats? It’s their goal to keep from being “forgotten.” Take a look at their Facebook page to see how much fun it is for women, guns and trucks.

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There really isn’t much good news on the environmental front these days, so you have to take what you can get—and it’s not much, though KSL Channel 5 headlined the news as Utah being “on tap to produce cleaner Tier 3 fuel.” Not exactly. Only one refinery is currently producing the fuel, and the bigger ones like Chevron are planning to by 2020. Smaller refineries might be able to extend their deadlines, too. And then there’s the Trump administration’s love of coal. The really good news is that Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment managed to get a ruling against the Woods Cross-based Diesel Brothers, who modified diesel trucks, likely violating the Clean Air Act with their emissions, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. It might be only 17 pollution-spewing vehicles, but that someone is paying attention to the Clean Air Act is at least promising.

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Well, our fearless leader says he saw the light and ordered that the undocumented children be returned to their families. How and when that will happen is a question, but the harm already done to the children is not. The administration has been criminalizing immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, black, brown and indigenous folk. It has revoked Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and is ramping up intimidating ICE tactics. The Families Belong Together Rally unites the country around a common message of inclusion and caring to say “stop separating kids from their parents,” according to the event’s website. And, “Families belong together.” Utah Capitol, 350 N. State, Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m., free, bit. ly/2tm2PAS.

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Meanwhile, Utahns are working feverishly to safeup our schools. You might think that those illegal immigrant children have it bad, but listen to the ideas for Utah school children. “Unscalable concrete walls surrounding playgrounds and other outdoor areas,” and “an airlock in which visitors to the school are secured until they demonstrate that they are unarmed.” These are a few of the ideas sent to Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, by a “mom,” he said. Metal detectors, badged entry—even into individual classrooms, and single-point entry to the school are some others. Maybe these are good ideas, given the new state of laissez-faire gun ownership. And, of course, the president wants to arm teachers. But an armed camp is hardly a sustainable safety model—unless you see danger everywhere. And that is the real problem.

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Everyone’s heard of the evangelists who minister to the homeless—for a price.

That price, of course, is a little religion. This year, Atheists of Utah intend to demonstrate that compassion and aid don’t require a faith in God. At the Good Without God—Provide Dinner at Youth Resource Center, you can join them in this non-spiritual exercise of caring. Volunteers of America have opened the center to youths, some of whom might only need a place to shower, do laundry or have a safe meal. About 800 teens come to the center each year, seeking hope and help. Now you can be a part of the journey, helping with the meal and the cleanup after. VOA’s Youth Resource Center, 888 S. 400 West, Sunday, July 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, bit.ly/2KbnspY.

HOMELESS FOURTH PARTY

Everybody says they want to solve the homeless problem. Who wants to get personal and start solving it on the ground? For most of the homeless population, their situation was not a choice, and a little humanity goes a long way to proving we care. At this Fourth of July Party for the Homeless, you’ll be able to meet and interact with some who’ve met misfortune first-hand. You can show them we care and understand that this could be just a stop along the way to recovery. There will be games, face-painting and clothing and hygiene kit giveaways, among other activities. Pioneer Park, 350 S. 400 West, Wednesday, July 4, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., free/registration required to help, bit.ly/2tmvy8N.

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Is driving next in line?

Not necessarily. We hear a lot about the eco-affronts of air travel, but those claims might be a bit oversold: there are conditions under which it makes more sense to travel by plane than car, and not just because seawater is hell on your Chevy’s undercarriage. Their emissions might be stupendous, but airplanes gain back lots of ground in load capacity and distance covered. Because most of a flight’s energy expenditure comes during takeoff and landing, the longer the plane spends at cruise altitude, the more environmentally friendly it becomes.

If you’re flying from Chicago to Milwaukee, you’re basically lighting jet fuel just to watch it burn; New York to LA, though, is another story. And air travel is becoming ever more efficient for the same reasons everybody hates to fly: the airlines really pack those bodies in, and the fuller the flight the better the per-passenger efficiency.

Where driving sits in the rankings is largely a factor of who else is coming along.

As one researcher put it, “Traveling alone in a large car can be as bad for the climate as flying, but driving with three in a small car could have an equally low impact as a train ride.” At greater distances, UCS figured two travelers is roughly the threshold between whether it’s better, carbon-wise, to fly or drive. If you’re a family of four on a 1,000-mile trip, driving even a big old SUV works out better than flying, or taking the train for that matter; if you’re a party of just one or two and your car’s not electric, you might as well go by air. And if you do, for god’s sake fly coach: a 2017 World Bank study estimated the per-passenger carbon emissions associated with first-class travel, because of the cabin space used, can be as much as nine times greater than economy.

Not to end on too dour a note here, but have you considered a staycation, Greg? A brandnew study out of Australia reckons that as of 2013, tourism’s carbon footprint accounted for 8 percent of world greenhouse emissions and was projected to keep growing, as demand for recreational travel stays ahead of emissions-reducing tech. Planes, trains, automobiles—it’s hard to think we’re not just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. n

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You mean a rowboat? A sailboat? Sure, go nuts. Past that, though, you’re not helping any. Which form of passenger travel is least lousy for the environment is an endlessly complicated question—we’ll get there— so give yourself credit, Greg, for finding an angle we can dispose of immediately: ocean liners are not the answer.

How bad are they? A 2017 study by the German environmental organization NABU estimated that a typical European cruise ship’s per-day particulate emissions are equivalent to that of a million cars combined. That’s just from the smokestacks.

Coming out the other end is about a billion tons of raw sewage dumped annually into the world’s oceans, plus a hundred million gallons of leaked petroleum products. You can’t do much worse if you’re looking for an environmentally friendly way to travel.

Unless you’re hoofing it, though, most forms of travel take some earthly toll. As you’d imagine given the increasing stakes, just how to calculate that toll is the subject of a lot of emergent research. A 2013 paper in Environmental Science and Technology figured that the “climate impact from a long-distance trip can easily vary by a factor of 10 per passenger depending on mode choice, vehicle efficiency and occupancy.”

And indeed there are endless ways to run the numbers. That particular paper looks at some factors less obvious than mere CO2 emissions: for instance, contrails left by planes in the thin upper air, which can intensify the greenhouse effect. If you really wanted to go deep, you could run what researchers call a life-cycle assessment, which accounts for not just the travel itself but everything that enables it: construction of automotive plants, track-laying requirements for intercity rail, taxi emissions en route to a suburban airport, etc.

(Spoiler: viewed this way, infrastructureheavy train travel loses a lot of points.)

For simplicity’s sake, though, let’s focus on the basic variables: emissions, passenger load, and distance. And let’s assume we’re talking about a big trip—500 miles or more.

Pound for pound, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the very best bet is coach bus, followed closely by train travel.

(City buses, we’ll note, are a different beast, their impact wildly dependent on how full they are; buses running at off-peak hours might generate eight times more emissions per passenger than during peak.) That’s probably unsurprising, but say there’s no

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Waiting Game

In July, Salt Lake City immigration court judges will begin hearing cases from another state. What does that mean for Utah?

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udges in the Salt Lake City immigration court will soon hear cases via video for immigrants detained in Tacoma, Wash., delaying cases of those living in Utah while extending the jurisdiction of the Utah federal judges to include four states.

“Our local immigration judges can’t control this. They’re just told by their acting Immigration Judge Boss, ‘This is what you’re doing,’ and they just say, ‘OK,’” attorney Adam Crayk says.

Judges in the local court, technically located in West Valley City, hear the cases of non-detained immigrants from Utah, as well as those of immigrants in Montana and Idaho via VTC, a video feed. As confirmed by Terri Kaltenbacher, spokesperson for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), two immigration judges assigned to the Salt Lake City court will begin hearing cases of people detained in Tacoma beginning in early July, because resolving the cases of people currently detained is EOIR’s “highest priority.”

“VTC provides coverage to locations where EOIR does not have a physical presence and, in areas where EOIR does have a physical presence, creates greater flexibility in docket management by enabling non-local judges to assist with hearing cases,” Kaltenbacher wrote in her statement.

Each of the court’s three judges soon will hear cases from Tacoma: Judge David C. Anderson will hear Tacoma cases full time for the rest of the year, while Judges Christopher M. Greer and Phillip M. Truman will rotate presiding over them in three-month cycles.

Attorney Jared Lawrence estimates that between one-half and two-thirds of cases currently on the Salt Lake City docket will be rescheduled to accommodate the new slew of hearings. “It sounds like the detention center in Tacoma is just overloaded,” he says. “They’re trying to balance it out … the Salt Lake docket actually goes through fairly quickly compared to the rest of the country.”

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Local immigration court judges will soon hear cases from Tacoma, Wash., potentially adding months to many immigrants’ case time.

According to data from Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a nonpartisan database maintained at Syracuse University, immigrants—referred to in court as “respondents”— appearing before the Salt Lake City court’s three judges wait an average of 510 days between when they’re issued a notice to appear by the Department of Homeland Security and when a judge rules on their case. It’s not clear how the large chunk of cases being reset will affect wait times, though Kaltenbacher notes in her statement that respondents might request an earlier hearing date.

Crayk says his clients already have started getting reset notices, pushing their individual hearings back between six and eight months. “Essentially all of my hearings that were scheduled to take place this year have been bumped to 2019,” Crayk says, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing: “This kind of a continuance does not hurt our feelings.

It kind of alleviates the workload. In all candor, for some it gives us more time to prepare,” Crayk says.

That extra time is critical, Crayk adds, in light of a ruling recently issued by “our moron Attorney General, Jeff Sessions,” in which the AG overturned an immigration appeals court ruling that granted asylum to a Salvadoran woman who said she’d been abused by her husband. “It gives us time to rework the potentially domestic violencebased cases that we have for asylum,” Crayk says.

Leonor Perretta, immigration attorney and liaison between EOIR and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, says a hearing delay can be good or bad, depending on the individual’s or family’s circumstances. On one hand, it gives attorneys more time to prepare, but evidence could get stale or conditions in the respondent’s home country could change before the newly resched-

uled court date, hurting their chances of staying in the U.S. “Generally, it’s probably going to be helpful,” Perretta says.

“But it can be bad in some situations.”

Respondents whose cases have been pushed back can’t be deported or ordered to leave the country until a judge issues a ruling, so the delays buy them more time in the U.S., regardless of the strength of their cases and whether they’re likely to be granted immigration benefits or not. As for his clients’ feelings on the reset notices, Crayk says, “They love hearing that their cases are continued … Some of them have work permits, so they’re happy to just plug along and keep working.”

Jonathan Z. Paz, another immigration attorney, says he’s also heard about the rescheduling notices. But his understanding is that it’s happening because of cases being put back on the docket after judges had exercised “administrative closure,” in which they temporarily remove cases from their dockets without issuing a ruling because the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is processing a respondent’s visa, or green card, application. Sessions ordered the ending of this practice in May, writing that it “lacks a valid legal foundation.” But he also ruled that putting those cases back on dockets “would likely overwhelm the immigration courts and undercut the efficient administration of immigration law.” Instead, he ruled that those cases administratively closed should remain closed unless Department of Homeland Security attorneys or respondents request otherwise.

Still, Paz says, judges can no longer administratively close cases when respondents are waiting on visa applications, so they have to schedule individual hearings even though USCIS is still processing those visas.

“I have seen the judges struggle with

this. I’ve seen them chuckle and say, ‘To hell with it,’” Paz says. “Obviously, the clients are in the worst positions, but after the clients, the judges are in the worst spot. They took these jobs to be judges, and they’re kind of having that ability taken away from them.”

A problem with this, Paz says, is that if a judge schedules an individual hearing before USCIS rules on a respondent’s visa application, those respondents could be deported, making them ineligible for immigration benefits for five, 10 or 20 years, or permanently, depending on the reasoning for their removal from the U.S. Asked what he thinks will happen if and when this Catch-22 comes before the Salt Lake City judges, when they’re required to issue a ruling on a respondent’s case while their visa applications are still pending with another federal agency, Paz says he has “no idea.” (Those who are denied immigration benefits are eligible to appeal, which also buys them more time in the U.S.) Perretta says that all of this—Salt Lake City judges hearing cases from yet another jurisdiction, the Trump administration’s strict immigration policy, Sessions’ ending of administrative closure—means more people are going to be in removal proceedings in the Salt Lake City immigration court.

“More people means more time,” Perretta says.

Sessions announced a “zero-tolerance policy for criminal illegal entry” in April, warning that persons illegally entering the country would “be met with the full prosecutorial powers of the Department of Justice.” Sessions’ socalled “renewed commitment to criminal immigration enforcement” means more people will end up in immigration court, Crayk says. “I think he’s single handedly bumping our courts back years and years and years.” CW

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t Ring 2 in the Hotel RL Ballroom, Adriana Kajon wrangles somewhere in the neighborhood of 12 pounds of feline from a cage onto a waist-high table that looks a lot like a stage. On either side, a vertical scratching post rises another three feet, with a wooden bar connecting them, creating the effect of a proscenium.

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of their own cats. “She’s muscular, she’s happy,” Kajon says of the Maine coon. “This is the body language of happiness.” Kajon flicks a “teaser toy” feather on a stick up the length of one of the scratching posts, attempting to observe the cat at its full length. She places the cat back in its cage, and tucks slips of paper between the bars identifying her as “best of color” and “best of division”—nominal recognitions, since the female is unopposed in those areas. Then, Kajon sprays her hands and her table with disinfectant, wipes everything down, and moves on to the next cat.

calls out assignments over the PA system directing cats in specific categories to individual judges’ rings. In the center of the room are tables covered with dozens of pet carriers, filled with kitties alternately sleeping and mewling adorably as they wait for their chance to impress the judges.

Not all of the cats are always happy to be there. At one point, Kajon gathers up a female who begins hissing and yowling; “a very opinionated young lady,” the judge says.

“Mostly, they get used to the process of getting handled by strangers,” Anderson says. “By the time they’re adults, they’re used to it. That’s not to say that there isn’t going to be a cat out there who’s just tired of it.

You bring them out, and they hiss.

They’re cats; that’s how this works.

It’s not like in the dog world where you tell them sit, stay, roll over.”

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The cat—an adult female Maine coon—responds agreeably to being handled by this stranger who is checking bone structure, grooming, coloring and multiple other factors against the standards of the breed established by The International Cat Association (TICA).

As she judges, Kajon carries on a one-way conversation with spectators about what she’s looking for, serving as something like her own color commentator for the process and helping educate the laypeople attendees, who are scattered among the breeders watching the evaluation

At Kajon’s ring and at four other tables throughout the hall, judges evaluate nearly 100 cats during the two days of the second annual Rocky Mountain Roundup, an official TICA event held in June and sponsored by the Salt Lake City-based Wild West Cat Fanciers (WWCF). Both purebred cats and household pets will be shuttled from one judge to another more than a dozen times each, accruing points in a complex system that breeders will tell you can take weeks to figure out. The judges do their work while keeping up a patter to inform spectators, dropping tidbits like this about the long-eared Devon rex breed: “You want it to look as much like Yoda as possible,” Kajon says.

Every few minutes, Wild West Cat Fanciers president and treasurer Tristan Anderson—who serves as the event’s de facto ringmaster—

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Cats await judging in ring cages The technicalities of the show only become evident with a little time and a lot of question-asking. During a Saturday morning session, the five participating judges will see all of the cats on a rotating basis in a variety of categories. Kittens (4-9 months old) are separated from adults; long-hair are separated from short-hair; “altered” (spayed/neutered) are separated from “championship” (still fertile). Four additional judges will see the same cats in the afternoon, and the process is more or less repeated the following day. At various times during the day, a judge will oversee a “final,” combining long-hair and short-hair winners in a given category, providing point values that go toward a cat’s overall score for the show, and which accumulate over a feline’s lifetime for TICA rankings from “champion” to “supreme.”

The result is a floor that’s a buzz of activity, as owners transfer their cats from home table to judging ring and back to home table for a brief rest—and perhaps a quick grooming—before it’s time to move on to the next judging ring. Every once in a while, a cat might get loose, and there’s a strict protocol in place: Anderson announces “cat loose” over the microphone, the ballroom doors are closed, and nobody leaves the room until the call of “cat caught.” Everyone here loves these animals, and their safety and security is the primary goal.

TOYBOB STORY

Anderson runs the operation with calm efficiency, even when the sound system gets uncooperative and he needs to find a back-up mic. It’s been a quick turnaround from co-founding the WWCF in 2016—the previous local TICA chapter had folded a decade earlier, after the organizers retired—and getting the Rocky Mountain Roundup running. But Anderson has been a breeder himself for 10 years, after being introduced to the Maine coon by a friend.

“I’d never seen one up close before,” Anderson says. “I started going to shows and rubbing elbows with other people who raised and showed Maine coon cats, and started seeing other breeds that are out there. I got myself involved in becoming a breeder, and it snowballed from there.”

While he’s partial to his own breed, Anderson says that’s only natural among breeders. “Every single exhibitor will tell you their breed is the best one out there.

Some will see a Maine coon and take three steps back, because they look like this huge beast.”

Over at Ring 1, Anderson calls for “household pet kittens.” It’s one of the distinctive elements of a TICA show

that not only purebred cats are represented; anyone who wants to become a member of the organization and pony up the registration fee can enter a rescue cat, a stray, a feline mutt. In this particular group, however, the cages are mostly filled with small, white kittens that look virtually identical to one another. That’s because the household pet category also becomes a catch-all place for a breeder to show a breed that officially—at least according to TICA—isn’t yet a breed.

The white kittens are toybobs, a breed developed in the 1980s in Russia yet still working its way through the complicated process of being recognized by TICA. Julie Ollis, a breeder from Leavenworth, Wash., is showing several toybob kittens at the Rocky Mountain Roundup, part of an effort to get the breed regularly in front of judges to help educate them about the prospective new entry. “It’s a long process,” Ollis says. “A lot of genetics, DNA testing, then you have to have enough breeders in enough regions who are consistently producing the cat.

It’s a long, drawn-out process. It doesn’t happen overnight—it’s years.”

Ollis had already spent 15 years as a breeder of an entirely different breed—the exotic-looking, spotted bengals—when she made the transition to toybobs two

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“By dang, we’re going to found this organization, and whether it’s pedigreed or off the street, it’s a cat, and we’re out for the welfare of cats and people enjoying them as companion animals.”

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Every judge at the Rocky Mountain Roundup has a role to play, but Vickie Fisher has an additional one. She’s also the president of TICA. The 40-year-old Harlingen, Texas-based International Cat Association oversees official events around the globe. While it’s not the only organization of its kind—there’s also the Cat Fanciers Association, the primary alternative to TICA—TICA is the first and largest organization to expand its mission to also allow non-pedigreed cats in its shows. The TICA website’s event calendar lists between a dozen and 20 shows all around the world every month, and Fisher gets a chance to visit all of them.

“I try to limit it, because I don’t want to be gone every weekend,” Fisher says. “I probably do 15 a year or so. Earlier this year, I started out in Kobe, Japan, went home for a few days, then went to Shanghai, then came back and went to Portland, came home and went to Milan.”

Like Anderson, Fisher began as a breeder herself before getting into the administrative side of cat fancy. But as she describes it, there’s an almost accidental story behind how she got started. “My husband had an interest in tropical fish, so we spent a lot of time in pet stores,” she says. “I was looking at the newest greatest saltwater fish, and he went to look at pet books. He found a book on cat breeds, and found a picture of the Maine coon. When I came out from the dark saltwater area, he said, ‘Look, there’s a cat we need to have, this giant cat, it looks so cool.’”

Fisher eventually mentioned the Maine coon to her sister, and they developed what she calls a “grand idea that I would buy a cat, and she would buy a cat, and we’d do the breeding.

Which we never actually did. But I did get the cat.”

For three years, Fisher and her husband showed their Maine coons steadily, accumulating recognitions including the TICA equivalent of a bronze medal Maine coon cat one year. “Then, from there I thought, what’s my next step,” she says, “and my next step was to be a judge.”

The training process, not surprisingly, is a complicated one. Prospective judges need to be members of TICA; they also need to have spent time getting to know the mechanics of shows by serving as a show manager like Anderson, or being one of the clerks who tabulates points. And it’s important for a judge to be a breeder; “you need to earn some respect from the people whose cats you’re going to judge,” Fisher says. After meeting those requirements, you can apply for the program, which involves an initial test before an apprentice phase of working up to 40 rings with all-breed judges. “At the same time,” Fisher adds, “you’re doing some critiques of different breeds with the breeders. You learn about the different breeds from the breeders themselves.

Once you do all that, you hope you’ve mastered it.”

Even then, there are levels for a judge to move up within the organization. “A ‘baby judge’ comes in at a probationary level,” Fisher says, “a specialty level, then as they do more shows, they can apply to go up in the ranks.

There are some things some judges can do that others can’t, based on their experience. It takes a while.”

Fisher acknowledges that while there are very specific standards established for all breeds, a process as inherently subjective as judging cats is going to result in judges with different ideas of what a perfect cat looks like—which is one of the reasons multiple judges evaluate each cat at a show. “A lot of times, what happens is it centers around what your breed was when you started,” she says. “So, in my mind, I have the perfect Maine coon. Then it can be, ‘What the heck was that judge thinking?’ We have written standards, but a picture is worth 1,000 words. The trick is to take those written words and make that picture. … But then, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I tend to go toward long hair, some judges will go more toward short hair. It’s like art. People see art differently.”

That “picture,” according to Fisher, is entirely physical; there are no “Miss Congeniality” awards in this particular beauty pageant. Yet while a cat’s personality has nothing to do with the breed standards a judge is tasked with evaluating—aside from the fact that biting a judge results in an instant disqualification—there are ways in which that personality can have an impact on the competition. “The more comfortable the cat is, the better it’s going to show itself off,” she says. “In the end, the cat who’s confident and shows herself off well, is well groomed and also happens to meet the standards, that’s going to be a winner.”

“Basically, what judges should be looking for,” Fisher says, “is a healthy, well-balanced animal. You don’t want extremes. So if the standard says a cat’s supposed to have big ears, then if they’re too big, it’s not balanced any more. It’s taking those words and fitting them into an image of a healthy, well-balanced animal.

“A lot of judges will say that the worst thing is when you turn around and look in a cage, and don’t know what breed it is. Fortunately, the ‘what’s that?’ doesn’t happen very often.”

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years ago. “I was going to retire, not be so active,” she says, “which these guys are perfect for. They’re a perfect apartment cat. Small, don’t take up a lot of space.”

They do, however, take up a fair amount of time. Ollis estimates that she’ll travel to between 10 and 15 shows a year, including every weekend in June. “You can probably go to a TICA show two or three times a month, depending on how far you want to travel,” she says. “Our judges go to China, Australia, all over the world to judge, so we could do the same. It’s just the bankroll that’s short.”

Ollis also is limited in terms of showing toybobs as kittens, due to the restrictions placed on a breed that is not yet recognized for championship status. All adult cats in the non-purebred household pet category—meaning 9 months of age and older—must be spayed or neutered in order to show.

That means that if you have a cat that you intend to breed, like Ollis’s toybobs, their showing life ends once they age out of the kitten category. “There’s no getting a championship on your adult cat to show in your breeding program,” Ollis points out. “In the meantime, we’re going to spend our time breeding our cats, showing in household pet and educating the judges as we go. The more we can show them, the better.”

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BREEDING FOR FUN AND (NO) PROFIT

Terri Toulze brushes a female Maine coon before handing it off to her husband, Mike, to do the job of transporting the cat to her next judging ring. Like all of the breeders, the San Lorenzo, Calif., couple will repeat this process multiple times before the end of the weekend, and repeat weekends like this multiple times throughout the year.

As was true of Vickie Fisher, the Toulzes started with another animal—in their case, dogs—before moving into cat breeding. “I love dogs and [Terri] did, too,” Mike says, “but we also enjoyed cats. Terri kept researching cats, and we started out doing bengals. We thought they were cute, but we didn’t care for their temperaments. They’re a little high-strung. A few times, I’d have people come over, and one of them would lunge on their back and stuff.”

Eventually, the Toulzes made the transition to Maine coons, and it was only then that they began looking into showing their cats. When they started the process five years ago, they were as oblivious to the way the judging process worked as I was at the beginning of this weekend. “When you’re first starting, you’re clueless,” Mike says. “They’re putting, like, ‘First place in division and color’ and you’re like, ‘They won! First place!’ Well, that doesn’t mean anything. It took us a few shows to understand; we had to have a few people kind of mentor us with how the shows worked.”

The Toulzes attend an average of one TICA show per month, which in part is a function of being among the younger owners represented at the Rocky Mountain Roundup. “The hobby, breeding and showing, is a lot more retirees,” Terri says. “As far as Maine coons go, I’m the baby of the bunch. I have five kids. It’s hard to do more showings out of state because I still have young ones at home.”

Yet there’s also the simple economics of being a breeder, which can limit the ability to attend additional events. Terri estimates that coming out to Salt Lake City for this show cost them around $2,500. She also notes that the basic expenses of breeding purebred cats are substantial, from the required genetic testing to a wide range of medical tests—for Maine coons, that can include feline AIDS/leukemia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (heart disease), SMA (spinal muscular atrophy/ curvature of the spine) and anemia—on top of feeding and other maintenance costs. “Some years, you’re lucky to break even,” Terri says. “If someone thinks they’re

going to get into breeding to make a quick buck, they’re in the wrong business.”

Indeed, there’s no cash-in-hand financial reward for breeders for attending these shows, since no prize money is awarded; there are some raffle prizes provided by sponsors, like a grooming dryer from FlyingPig grooming, a free sitting from Helmi Flick Cat Photography and a Southwest Airlines gift certificate. There’s not even all that much benefit to a breeder of being able to say your cat is a champion, according to Terri, except perhaps on a breeder-to-breeder basis. “This is strictly out of the love and passion for the breed,” Terri says. “What I like most about the shows is when I see spectators coming up and down the rows, and to see little kids’ faces light up. That’s what the showing is about to me. Not so much the title, not so much the win, but to see the spectators and get more kids involved in the hobby … to educate the outside world about cat shows. They know about [American Kennel Club dog] shows, everyone’s heard of that. But cat shows? When I talk to people about it, they’re like, ‘OK, it’s just a cat.’ For me, it’s getting more people educated.”

WHY BREED?

A lot of that education involves answering an obvious question: In a world where there are so many stray cats in need of homes, why breed cats?

“Obviously, there are those who are the ‘adopt, don’t shop’ people, and I total understand that,” Anderson says. “There’s the argument out there that we’re adding to the pet population problem. … [But it’s] no different from a zoo trying to keep the white Siberian tiger line alive. I raise Maine coons to ensure that this breed remains intact, raising to breed standards just like with dogs, a Jack Russell terrier or Dalmatian.”

And Wild West Cat Fanciers puts its money where its mouth is. Along one wall of the ballroom, more than a dozen cats in search of adoptive homes rest in cages throughout the weekend, overseen by the Community Animal Welfare Society (CAWS). Spectator ticket proceeds were set to be split with CAWS, which Anderson estimates will amount to around $1,000 for this event.

Fisher adds that TICA’s democratic approach to showing cats, including the household pet categories, is a way of encouraging every possible kind of responsible pet ownership. “When we were formed, some of our founders were very interested in the welfare of cats in general,

and a lot of members are into rescue,” she says. “So, it was one of those things where, by dang, we’re going to found this organization, and whether it’s pedigreed or off the street, it’s a cat, and we’re out for the welfare of cats and people enjoying them as companion animals.”

The breeders at the show generally acknowledge that there are “kitten mills” out there, and the reality that some breeders don’t have the best interest of their animals at heart. For them, however, maintaining the integrity of a beautiful breed has its own value. “How many of these breeds would be extinct, how many would be cross-bred, or inbred, without people who have the knowledge?” Terri Toulze says. “So when you ask about the cats and preserving them, it’s important that the breeder knows what they’re doing. I’m all for rescue as well, but it’s up to the breeder to do everything they can to not be a mill.”

BEST IN SHOW

There’s no grand finale to the Rocky Mountain Roundup equivalent to what you might expect from watching televised dog shows, where owners anxiously await the one final judging before one animal is dramatically named Best in Show. A few of the Saturday winners might not even stick around for Sunday, using it as a travel day instead. There is a Best in Show at the end of this weekend—a Peterbald cat named Beatrice, owned

by Las Vegas residents Susanna and Steven Shon—but there’s no additional point value that accompanies the title. A small “alternative format” show of this kind isn’t for glory, but for the pleasure of getting together with others who have devoted themselves to “the fancy.”

Anderson says there are no immediate plans to grow beyond the 125-cat limit for “alternative format” shows, which would require a larger venue. Many breeders, like Terri Toulze, prefer these smaller shows. “Bigger shows, yes it means more competition,” she says. “I have done the big [shows], but small/medium, this is really cozy. Not a lot of stress factors, easier to get to the rings.

The cats aren’t as tense, because it’s less stressful.”

There’s also the sense of camaraderie that emerges between those who share this love of cats, and are willing to travel all over the country for it, with no guarantee of a financial payoff at the end. “A community develops,” Toulze says. “And it’s all different breeds, it doesn’t have to be within your same breed. We’re all family here, no matter what we breed.” CW

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Utah Shakespeare Festival Tragic kings, misguided heroes and bumbling fools take the stage as the 57th annual Utah Shakespeare Festival kicks off in Cedar City.

This year’s plays include some of the Bard’s classics—such as Othello (pictured), The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Merchant of Venice— but also more modern productions such as the one-man show The Iliad, the musical Big River and more.

Publicity Manager Tyler Morgan says while some new-comers might be surprised there are non-Shakespearean plays at the festival, these modern works fit with its mission to introduce theater to as many people as possible.

“Shakespeare is our cornerstone,” Morgan says. “There will always be Shakespeare at the Shakespeare Festival. But with that as our cornerstone, it gives us a pathway to introduce people to our modern classics. We believe Shakespeare isn’t the only work—the only stories that are worth telling.”

In addition to the plays, the festival offers theater workshops, backstage tours and The Greenshow. This free, outdoor music-anddance experience establishes a laid-back atmosphere nightly before each show. Three themes rotate each night corresponding with three of the four Shakespeare plays: Americana Night for The Merry Wives of Windsor, Italian Night for The Merchant of Venice and British Isles Night for Henry VI: Part One. And for those interested in attending, but afraid they won’t understand Shakespeare’s language, the festival offers study guides for every play on its website. (Kylee Ehmann) Utah Shakespeare Festival @ Southern Utah University, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City, 435-586-7878, June 28-Oct. 13, dates and times vary, $20-$75, bard.org

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert Released in 2003, the original Pirates of the Caribbean feature Curse of the Black Pearl was a box office smash hit. Whatever you might say about the four films that followed—or the now more unsavory actor whose portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow contributed significantly to that success—Black Pearl was something special.

Given that the film was inspired by the classic Disney theme park attractions, it’s not surprising that quite a few people—including Hans Zimmer, who oversaw production for its soundtrack—were initially certain the movie would fail. Yet, the opposite proved true, as the film earned five Oscar nominations and inspired a franchise including four sequels (and counting).

The fast-paced soundtrack Zimmer created with credited composer Klaus Bedelt is haunting. Zimmer and Bedelt faced challenging deadlines, and perhaps that’s why the resulting music is energetic. But whatever the reason, it works. Heard on its own, the music evokes images of ships on an eerie, darkened ocean with no land in sight—and where anything can happen.

Following multiple successes of its own, the Utah Symphony now adds the Pirates soundtrack to its performance repertoire. While the first-ever PG-13-rated Disney movie plays on a giant screen, the symphony performs live on stage for a unique experience audiences would be hard pressed to find elsewhere.

Yo-ho-ho. (Casey Koldewyn) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert @ Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, 801-533-6683, June 28, 7 p.m., $30-$79, utahsymphony.org

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Salt Lake Acting Co.’s annual musical revue Saturday’s Voyeur reaches a milestone anniversary as it celebrates 40 years of raucous, rhythmic, ribald comedy. That makes for an opportunity to look back not just at the weird, wild year that was, but also to look back at the entire history of the show.

According to Janice Jenson, who is stage managing her eighth year of Voyeur, the 2018 prodcution honors the legacy and memory of actor Becky Meacham, who was an integral part of the show’s early years. Segments also bring back classics from years past. “So much of it is a throwback, looking at original Voyeur in a fresh way,” Jenson says. “People who have been to Voyeur before are going to be so excited to see it. If you’re a fan, it’ll be 100 percent up your alley.”

Still, the show is always a brand-new experience from year to year, as writers Allen Nevins and Nancy Borgenicht comb both local and national news to find targets for their skewering of hypocrisy, self-righteousness and general stupidity. That process has gotten even more challenging, Jenson believes, in such a newssaturated world, but the focus remains on providing a cathartic party experience that brings audience members right up to the edge of the stage—which provides its own unique challenges for staging the high-energy choreography in the tight SLAC theater space. There will be moves,” Jenson says, “like, ‘Oh, you’re going to kick somebody in the face. We’re going to have to change that.’” (Scott Renshaw) Saturday’s Voyeur 2018 @ Salt Lake Acting Co., 168 W. 500 North, 801-3637522, through Sept. 2, dates and times vary, $45-$55, saltlakeactingcompany.org

While it often seems fashionable for comedians to amplify the outrage expressed in these politically potent times, black comedians often feel especially obligated to speak out on the subjects of indignity and injustice. So when Kathy Griffin, no stranger to controversy herself, recently took aim at Kevin Hart by calling him a “pussy” for declining to target the current administration, the barb was not only pointed, but somewhat stereotypical as well. Why are black comedians held to that certain standard?

For his part, Hart simply ignored Griffin’s crass critique—and rightfully so. He’s always acknowledged his supposed failings, like his height (he’s 5’4), and the way masculinity and ethnicity often collide with unrealistic expectations. His creative contributions to the faux reality show Real Husbands of Hollywood is a prime example. Hart, playing a fictionalized version of himself, struggles to find acceptance in the inner circle of show biz, only to end up depressed and disappointed. Of course, that’s hardly the case in real life; Hart has played parts in several successful films and television shows, recorded a number of well-received comedy albums, and hosted both the BET Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards, as well as multiple episodes of Saturday Night Live. Although self-deprecating to a fault, he’s reaped both the kudos and the credibility needed to make him a major star.

Hart’s new summer replacement show on CBS, TKO: Total Knock Out, finds contestants taking the licks, and not the host himself. It ought to go a long way to further elevate his supposedly short stature. (Lee Zimmerman) Kevin Hart @ Vivint SmartHome Arena, 301 W. South Temple, June 30, 7 p.m., $32-$191.62, vivintarena.com

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Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour

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A variety of patriotic options for your Independence Day entertainment.

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ne of Salt Lake Valley’s most popular Independence Day gathering spots, Sugar House Park, won’t be hosting fireworks in 2018. That doesn’t mean you’re out of luck for celebrating the Fourth, though, as multiple Utah cities host events featuring food, fun and pyrotechnics. Here’s just a sample of the places you can hang out for some patriotic partying: Park City Parade: Help Park City kick off Independence Day with its annual 11 a.m. parade down historic Main Street.

Following the parade, guests can visit beer gardens at City Park and Park City Mountain Resort. Music at PCMR begins at 3 p.m. with DJ Velvet, followed by Memphis McCool’s groovy modernized original tunes at 5 p.m. and then The Soulistic’s peppy mixture of jazz, funk and soul at 7:30 p.m. At dusk, watch colors burst across the sky in an inspiring fireworks display.

(Cara MacDonald) Park City Mountain Resort, 1345 Lowell Ave., Park City, free, parkcitymountain.com Freedom Festival: Provo’s Freedom Festival rings in Independence Day by hosting a variety of events, including Freedom Days, the Provo Balloon Festival, a 4th of July Parade and a Freedom Run (10K, 5K and 1-mile fun-run), all culminating in one explosive conclusion at the Stadium of Fire with headliner One Republic, whose pop-rock melodies accompany the

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BY KYLEE EHMANN, SAMANTHA HERZOG, CARA MACDONALD & NIC RENSHAW comments@cityweekly.net extravagant fireworks display. Following the concert and fireworks, keep the fun going by heading over to the family-friendly street dance close to the stadium. (CM) Freedom Festival: various locations, Provo, free; Stadium of Fire: LaVell Edwards Stadium, 1700 N. Canyon Road, Provo, 8 p.m., $35-$250, freedomfestival.org Salt Lake Bees: If you’re looking for a classic way to celebrate with your family or friends this Independence Day, what could be more American than baseball, barbecue and beer followed by one of the best fireworks shows in the valley? The Salt Lake Bees take on the El Paso Chihuahuas for a home game; general admission starts at $12, with fireworks following the final inning.

So grab your group, keep that unofficial ballpark anthem loud in your patriot heart and take yourself out to the ball game.

(Samantha Herzog) Smith’s Ballpark, 77 W. 1300 South, 801-325-2337, 6:35 p.m., $12-$22, slbees.com Liberty Days: Tradition meets fun with activities and contests inspired by the early Western frontier pioneer lifestyle set up throughout This Is The Place Heritage Park: pan for gold, run in the stick-horse races, ride the train, pick a side in the tug-of-war, cool off on the splash pad, fire the Candy Cannon and enter the watermelon eating contest. Admission for kids starts at $8.95, so

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whether you spend your day eating melons or riding horses, Liberty Days is the place for you and your family this Independence Day. (SH) This Is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., 801-582-1847, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $8.95-$12.95, thisistheplace.org Small Town Big 4th: An Independence Day celebration in a big city can sometimes be overwhelming. Magna’s Small Town Big 4th offers the perfect alternative to the hustle and bustle of Salt Lake City. Starting bright and early with a 5K fun run/walk and continuing until fireworks at dusk, the day’s events include a breakfast, parade and live music in and around Magna Copper Park.

Most events are free, but the games and inflatable events are $12 for unlimited-ride wristbands and 50 cents for game tickets.

(Kylee Ehmann) Magna Copper Park, 8950 W. 2600 South, Magna, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., free-$12, magnautah.org Salt Lake City’s Independence Day Celebration: While there are a plethora of unique Fourth of July activities happening around the state, there’s nothing quite like a fireworks show to end the evening. Hosted

by Salt Lake City and Gallivan Center Events, the evening’s show lights up the north section of Salt Lake City’s Jordan Park while providing a patriotic event everyone in the neighborhood can enjoy. Food is provided by the Food Truck League, including La Salsita

Celebrate July 4 with your choice of fireworks shows happening across the state.

Tacos Grill, LoL Hawaiian Grill, The Other Side Food Truck and Boisson Artisan Beverages. (KE) Jordan Park, 1060 S. 900 West, 10 p.m., free, slc.gov Sandy City 4th: A summer tradition for many local families, Sandy’s annual celebration occupies its usual grassy location near Sandy City Hall. A variety of events throughout the day include a 5K run at 7 a.m., a spikeball tournament at 9 a.m., a parade at 6 p.m. and a fireworks display at 10 p.m., in addition to stage entertainment, inflatable rides and activity booths. Returning cover band The Salamanders headlines the stage show and provides post-fireworks entertainment until 11:30 p.m. (Nic Renshaw) 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., free, sandy.utah.gov Thanksgiving Point: Thanksgiving Point is throwing a free, evening-long Independence Day celebration in Lehi’s Electric Park, west of the Megaplex Theater. Guests of all ages can enjoy music, concessions, carnival games and prizes from 7 p.m. until the 10 p.m. fireworks show. You can arrive as early as 4 p.m. if you want to grab an optimal fireworks-viewing spot.

(NR) 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, 4 p.m.10 p.m., free, thanksgivingpoint.com CW

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Vanessa Romo’s mixed media works—combining natural objects with porcelain and clay, inspired by the transformation of butterflies—are on display in The Practice of Standing Still at Finch Lane Gallery (1340 E. 100 South, 801595-5000, saltlakearts. org) through Aug. 3.

801-622-5588, June 29-30, 7 p.m., wiseguyscomedy.com Jordan Makin, Wiseguys West Jordan, 3763 W. Center Park Drive, 801-463-2909, June 29-30, 8 p.m., wiseguyscomedy.com Shayne Smith Wiseguys SLC, 194 S. 400 West, June 30, 8 p.m., wiseguyscomedy.com Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour Vivint SmartHome Arena, 301 W. South Temple, June 30, 7 p.m., vivintarena.com (see p. 16)

LITERATURE AUTHOR APPEARANCES

Matt Bowman: Christian: Politics of a Word in America Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, June 28, 6:30 p.m., wellerbookworks.com Michael N. Graham: Boss Nova Odyssey The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 801484-9100, June 28, 7 p.m., kingsenglish.com Kristen Chandler: Thief of Happy Endings The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, June 29, 7 p.m., kingsenglish.com

FARMERS MARKETS

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Christopher Titus Wiseguys SLC, 194 S. 400 West, June 29, 7 & 9:30 p.m., wiseguyscomedy.com Drew Lynch Wiseguys SLC, 194 S. 400 West, June 28 at 7 p.m., wiseguyscomedy.com Drew Lynch Wiseguys Ogden, 269 25th St.,

Brick Slopes: A Lego Fan Event UCUU Events Center, 800 W. University Parkway, Orem, June 29-30, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., brickslopes.com World Connections Children’s Festival Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, June 30, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., discoverygateway.org

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Utah Symphony: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, June 28, 7 p.m., artsaltlake.org (see p. 16) Utah Symphony Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, July 3, 8 p.m., culturalcelebration.org Utah Symphony Under the Stars: Patriotic Pops Snowbasin Resort, 3925 E. Snowbasin Road, Huntsville, June 29, 5:30 p.m., utahsymphony.org

CLASSICAL & SYMPHONY

9th West Farmers Market International Peace Gardens, 1060 S. 900 West, Saturdays and Sundays through mid-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9thwestfarmersmarket.org Downtown Farmers Market Pioneer Park, 350 W. 300 South, Saturdays through Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., slcfarmersmarket.org New Roots of Utah Neighborhood Farm Stand Valley Regional Park, 4013 S. 700 West, Saturdays through mid-October, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., slco.org Park City Farmers Market Silver King Resort, 1845 Empire Ave., Park City, Wednesdays through Oct. 25, parkcityfarmersmarket.com Park Silly Sunday Market Main Street, Park City, Sundays through Sept. 23, parksillysundaymarket.com Tuesday Farmers Market Pioneer Park, 350 W. 300 South, Tuesdays through Oct. 17, 4 p.m.-dusk, slcfarmersmarket.org Wheeler Sunday Market Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, Murray, Sundays through Oct. 28, slco.org/wheeler-farm

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Cirque Italia Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West, through July 1, Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m; Saturday-Sunday, 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., cirqueitalia.com Disney’s Newsies Hale Centre Theatre, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, through Sept. 1, dates and times vary, hct.org The Foreigner Randall L. Jones Theatre, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City, June 29-Oct. 13, dates and times vary, bard.org (see p. 16) The Merchant of Venice Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 200 W. College Ave., June 30-Sept. 7, dates and times vary, bard.org (see p. 16) The Merry Wives of Windsor Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, through Sept. 8, dates and times vary, bard.org (see p. 16) Othello Anes Studio Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City, through Oct. 13, dates and times vary, bard.org (see p. 16) Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins, through June 30, dates and times vary, tuacahn.org The Pirates of Penzance West Side Theatre Co., Garden Near the Green, 3700 E. Campus Drive, Eagle Mountain, June 28-29 and July 1, 7:30 p.m., westsidetheatreco.org Saturday’s Voyeur 2018 Salt Lake Acting Co., 168 W. 500 North, 801-363-7522, through Sept.

2, dates and times vary, saltlakeactingcompany.org (see p. 16) The Who’s Tommy Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, through June 30, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., zigarts.com

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

Clearfield 4th of July Celebration Fisher Park, 920 S. 1000 East, Clearfield, July 4, 4 p.m.

Fourth of July Blast Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, July 4, 6-9 p.m., nhmu.utah.edu Freedom Festival Provo, July 1-4, times vary, free, freedomfestival.org (see p. 18) Jordan Park Fireworks Jordan Park, 1060 S. 900 West, July 4, 10 p.m., slc.gov (see p. 18) Layton Liberty Days Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton, July 4, 8:30 a.m.10 p.m.

Liberty Days This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2106 Sunnyside Ave., July 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., thisistheplace.org (see p. 18) Magna Small Town Big 4th Copper Park, 8950 W. 2600 South, Magna, July 4, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., magna.utah.gov (see p. 18) Park City 4th of July Park City Mountain Resort, 1345 Lowell Ave., Park City, July 4, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. (see p. 18) Sandy City 4th of July 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy, July 4, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., sandy.utah.gov (see p. 18) Stadium of Fire LaVell Edwards Stadium, 1700 N. Canyon Road, Provo, July 4, 8 p.m., freedomfestival.org (see p. 18) Thanksgiving Point 4th of July Electric Park, 3003 Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, July 4, 4 p.m., thankgsivingpoint.org (see p. 18)

VISUAL ART GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

Betta Inman Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, through July 14, artatthemain.com

Buster Graybill: Informalism UMOCA, 20 S. West Temple, through Sept. 8, utahmoca.org Chase Westfall: Control UMOCA, 20 S. West Temple, through Aug. 9, utahmoca.org Chiura Obata: An American Modern Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, through Sept. 2, umfa.utah.edu Fuhst/Floating World Urban Arts Gallery, 137 S. Rio Grande St., 801-230-0820, July 3-29, urbanartsgallery.org In Her Own Image Urban Arts Gallery, 137 S. Rio Grande St., through July 1, urbanartsgallery.org J. Vehar-Evanoff: Adrift Modern West Fine Art, 177 E. 200 South, through July 14, modernwestfineart.com Laura Sharp Wilson: Small Alice Gallery, 617 E. South Temple, through July 6, heritage.utah.gov Mark Santos: The Spirit of Dance Main Library, Lower Urban Room Gallery, 210 E. 400 South, through July 20, slcpl.org Out Loud: Mostly Human Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 801-3284201, through July 14, times and dates vary, utahmoca.org Our Sacred Landscape Rio Gallery, 300 S. Rio Grande St., 801-245-7272, through July 6, heritage.utah.gov Vanessa Romo: The Practice of Standing Still Art Barn/Finch Lane Gallery, 1340 E. 100 South, through Aug. 3, saltlakearts.org (see p. 19) The Veil SLCC Eccles Gallery, 1575 S. State, through July 13t slcc.edu Virginia Catherall: Wearable Landscapes Art Barn/Finch Lane Gallery, 1340 E. 100 South, through Aug. 3, saltlakearts.org Wren Ross: The Summons Has Reached Us Art Barn/Finch Lane Gallery, 1340 E. 100 South, through Aug. 3, saltlakearts.org

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the merger of two seemingly disparate business entities was very organic once I walked up to the cashier. The tire shop is immediately to the left, and the restaurant is housed in its own little hacienda to the right. A gigantic, colorful menu hangs above the cash register, right next to a list of Victor’s

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Admittedly, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I pulled up to Victor’s. Despite the signage saying there was a restaurant within, instinct and habit told me I was here to get my tires rotated. Finally, I convinced myself I was, in fact, here for Mexican food, and stepped inside. Surprisingly,

efore my maiden voyage to Victor’s Tires & Restaurant (1406 S. 700 West, 801-978-9595, victorstires.net), I knew about the place by reputation—the Mexican restaurant adjoining a tire shop is highly praised throughout the City Weekly bullpen, earning a 2017 Best of Utah award. What was once a simple operation serving chips and salsa to those in need of some new rubber has become a Salt Lake institution, and it’s a concept I wish more mechanic shops would catch on to. There’s not much I hate more than waiting for my car to be serviced, and having a familyowned spot that serves up some fantastic tamales would definitely improve the experience.

at Victor’s to inspect my tires just to secure a plate of tamales while I wait, but I found the whole place to be warm and inviting even if my wheels are in good shape.

My experience at Victor’s also happened to coincide with the tragic displays of familial separation at the U.S. southern border, which made me pause and appreciate how grateful I am that we have restaurants and other businesses that were built by immigrants. So many of the memorable experiences I’ve had at places like Victor’s wouldn’t be possible without the world’s many different people choosing to set up shop in my neck of the woods.

There are a lot of different ways to support those who have come to share their food, culture and perspective with us, but one of the easiest is to simply eat at a restaurant owned and operated by immigrants or refugees. Show them we love them for choosing to share their food with us. Food reaches across borders, creates community and fosters perspective, and I’ll always be grateful for the lessons I’ve picked up every time I try something from a different country. CW

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heat. The chicken one with green salsa was also tasty, but I felt like its red counterpart packed more of the punch I was looking for. Perhaps the secret to these tamales comes from the masa that surrounds each in a loving embrace. It’s as tender as a kiss on the cheek and full of comforting flavor.

For sandwich aficionados who have yet to experience a traditional Mexican torta, you need to get your asses over to Victor’s, pronto. Each dense, meat-filled torta is a meal unto itself. I spied a torta Cubana ($8.99) at the top of the menu, and leapt at the chance to add another interpretation of a Cubano sandwich to my repertoire. Victor’s torta adheres to the traditional foundation of a Cubano—the shredded carnitas are spread across a layer of sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese—but they’ve made some welcome additions. Instead of a sliced pickle, Victor’s piles its Cuban with slices of pickled jalapeño, along with lettuce, tomato, avocado and a healthy dose of crema, which adds an extra level of tang. All in all, this is a damned fine sandwich, and it’s time to start doing some serious research into the rest of Victor’s tortas.

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signature tire services, which reminds me—it’s about time to get the ol’ tire pressure checked.

After ordering some huevos con salchichas ($7.99)—or con weenie if you’re in the know—a chicken and green salsa tamal plus a pork and red salsa one ($1.99 each), I took my number and settled in the cozy restaurant area. As my inaugural visit took place during the 2018 World Cup, the place was reasonably packed with hungry fútbol enthusiasts watching the game while they ate. After hearing CW Editor Enrique Limón wax nostalgic about the huevos, which were a childhood favorite of his, I was looking forward to giving it a try. It’s a dish that definitely hits a lot of my breakfast bases—hot scrambled eggs tossed with some salty processed meat will always be the breakfast of champions—but the addition of rice, beans and two housemade tortillas brought the whole enterprise into breakfast burrito territory, which is where I hope to retire one day.

Victor’s tamales are quite buzzworthy—I’ve heard many fans of the restaurant sing its praises, which are rightfully earned. They come in several varieties, even veering into dessert territory with strawberry or pineapple-filled options. I’ve grown quite fond of the pork with salsa— the braised pork is drenched in an angry-looking red salsa that packs just the right balance of flavor and

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One of the largest gatherings of food trucks in the state takes place this weekend, and it also happens to be a great place to raise money for some local charities and nonprofits. On Saturday, June 30, more than 30 food trucks descend upon Liberty Park (600 East 900 South) to compete for the title of 2018 Food Truck Face-Off Champion. Attendees can purchase a meal ticket for $5 in advance or $6 at the event and redeem it at one of the food trucks. A portion of the proceeds goes to local organizations like Fourth Street Clinic, Utah Community Action and the YWCA. The truck that gathers the most tickets will reign supreme as the faceoff champ. The event is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., wrapping up with a free screening of Wonder Woman. Can’t ask for much more than that for a summer evening. Find tickets at foodtruckfaceoffslc.org.

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Utah’s renowned Spice Kitchen Incubator (2180 S. 300 West, spicekitchenincubator.org) has teamed up with the International Rescue Committee of Salt Lake to host a series of chef showcases. Subscribers to Spice Kitchen’s mailing list receive information about each week’s featured chef along with the menu they’ll prepare. Spice Kitchen takes preorders until noon on Tuesday, and diners can pick up their orders every Thursday between 4 and 6 p.m. From the Afghani Hayat’s Grill to Venezuelan La Pizca Andina, every week offers a culinary trip to a different destination. It’s a great way to see what Spice Kitchen has cooking while taking some time to appreciate the wide variety of food that comes to us from afar.

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A Tart Start to Summer Tangy beers can still be great thirst quenchers.

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n case you missed it, summer is here. If the temperatures outside aren’t a dead giveaway, the seasonal beer selection in the grocery stores should be. Damn near every beer on the shelf skews toward the lighter end of the spectrum; right now, the thirst quenchers reign supreme. What used to qualify as a quenching beer, however, has undergone a bit of a change in the past few years. It once was about Pilsners and wheat beers. Now, sour and tart brews are beginning to take more of the warmweather market share. You wouldn’t think tart beers would be seasonally appropriate, but consider them in the same vein as lemonade, and it all becomes clear. Tart/sour flavors stimulate salivation more than any other taste. Like lemonade, acidic beers

wet the mouth and give the impression of hydration even after your tangy beverage is finished. Add the stylistic low alcohol from these beers, and voilá: You have the perfect adult thirst quencher. There are quite a few Berliner weisse and Gose style beers in the market, and here are a couple of my recent favorites.

Zion Canyon Strawberry Rhubarb: This beer looks like rose stained glass in the chalice, with a Champagne-esque white head. The nose is very natural; it’s sweet strawberry, for sure, but not sugary, balanced in its aroma by piquant rhubarb. Think jam or pie filling. I’ve had a few other beers claiming to bear strawberry/ rhubarb flavor, but this one really nails it.

The flavor starts sharply acidic, with bright and flavorful strawberry giving way to a dose of herbaceous and tangy rhubarb.

The wheat malt body is prevalent, but only makes its presence known after the other flavors have their time on the palate. I prefer flavored sours to be built this way, to be honest, because it allows the full flavor of whatever was added to have a bigger focus on the tongue, before the cereal-like grain note takes over. The finish is somewhat acidic, as well, with some sharp lemony bite and brighter citrus notes combining with a heady, yogurt-like tang thanks to the lactobacillus enzymes.

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fruit/field flavors that you expect, with a pleasant tangy base. Trust me, you want this.

Red Rock Mango Berliner: Pouring a slightly hazy/cloudy pale straw/yellow color (pictured), it’s got a respectable one to two fingers of fairly dense and rocky white head with great retention. The nose has light lemon, mango and melon, with notes of grass. Mango aromatics aren’t as pungent as some fruits, but you still manage to identify the fruit in all the tartness. The aroma sets things up pretty well, so you’re not in complete shock when the tartness hits. Upon first swig, you get lemon and lactic tart/sourness along with some hints of cereal grains. A light unripened mango fruit tang begins to emerge from behind,

adding a tad of sweetness to cut the pH levels. Lingering notes of lightly tart lime, apple and white grape round out the end.

Some puckering keeps your lips smacking in the finish.

Overall: You’ll get zero warming alcohol, as expected of this 4 percent ale. I think you’ll find this to be a nice fruited Berliner weisse with good drinkability and moderate complexity.

You can snag both of these beers at their respective brew pubs. In addition, downtown Salt Lake City’s Beer Bar has made a deal with Zion Canyon to sell drafts out of their pub. Don’t procrastinate, since these won’t be around forever.

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so shocking—think necrophilia, but worse (or don’t)— that it took me several days to wade through its 100 minutes. Making the film feel yuckier is that it’s crafted with considerable skill. I wonder what else director/co-writer Srđan Spasojević could have made instead of this fuggin’ thing.

IDIOCRACY—Sure, living in a future when everyone is so dumb they water crops with sports drinks would be terrible. What might be even more terrible is that director and co-writer Mike Judge seems to be tacitly supporting eugenics, the idea that selective human breeding ensures more desirable traits in future generations. You might remember eugenics from when you studied Nazism.

DREDD—This Alex Garland-written dystopian nightmare features Dredd (Karl Urban), a one-man judge and executioner, who ventures into a 200-story apartment building to find a drug kingpin named Ma-Ma (Lena Headey). Dredd kills a lot of people, nastily, while avoiding being killed himself by Ma-Ma’s many, many henchmen (or the mutants living outside the city in a radioactive wasteland).

SOLARIS (1972) and SOLARIS (2002)—These two movies adapted from the same novel have wildly different takes on the material. The first, made in the Soviet Union by master Andrei Tarkovsky, is a meditation on what makes us human.

The second, made by Steven Soderbergh, explores similar themes, but with a bucket of ice cooling everything along the way. In both, Kris Kelvin (Donatas Banionis/George Clooney) journeys to a space station orbiting planet Solaris, which can make visions of dead loved ones appear. One could argue the movies have happy endings. They don’t. CW

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THE WITCH—In 17th-century New England, William (Ralph Ineson) and his family build a homestead in a wilderness that, unfortunately for them, is populated with witches. And perhaps the devil in the form of a goat called Black Philip. Writerdirector Robert Eggers makes the wise decision to keep things that go bump in the night limited to a colonial settler’s fears; it’s sinister and creepy.

NEVER LET ME GO—The most heartbreaking movie of this bunch, this adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel is a romantic drama about people who are bred specifically for the purpose of donating their organs to the rich, and thus die early deaths.

Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield sell it. Take Kleenex.

JEANNE DIELMAN, 23 QUAI DU COMMERCE, 1080 BRUXELLES—Any movie so rigid in its direction, cinematography and pacing isn’t exactly “minimalist,” but that word is thrown around a lot for Chantal Akerman’s masterpiece. Jeanne (Delphine Seyrig) is a widow who fills her days completely so there’s no variation to them (and therefore no time for her to spend thinking about her life’s emptiness). But then something happens that throws Jeanne’s schedule and routine off track and results in a horrifying ending.

It all makes sense; imagine living in her shoes. You’ll have three hours and 15 minutes to do it.

A SERBIAN FILM—This film ties with Salò for any award that begins with the phrase “Most Depraved.” Here, a retired porn star is hired by shady investors to act in an art film that turns out to be a series of snuff films. There are images in this movie JANUS FILMS

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t’s bad out there. Sometimes, it’s so bad it feels dystopian. I work in news, and there have been days, even weeks, where I avoid reading headlines, much less full articles.

But thankfully, there are movies that make me realize someone always has it worse, whether it’s a colonial American family struggling in the wilderness or a person who is bred for one specific purpose. It’s as soothing as a Calgon commercial, but without the casual racism.

The following films depict characters who are living lives that are (likely) worse than anything we’ve experienced. Watch and sigh with relief. (Note: I pitched and wrote the bulk of this piece before news broke that children and parents were being separated at the southern U.S. border.

For some, reality will always be worse than anything on the movie screen, and in no way do I intend to make light of that.)

THE PURGE SERIES—The First Purge is upon us, and—spoiler!—as of this writing I haven’t seen it.

The Purge presents us with a United States in which a political party called the New Founding Fathers has won a landslide election and made all crime legal for a 12-hour period once a year. Murder, rape, nun-beating, you name it. The first movie is a dumb home-invasion story, but its sequels up the ante by featuring a protagonist (Frank Grillo) out for vengeance in Anarchy, then fighting alongside a senator (Elizabeth Mitchell) in Election Year to end Purge Night. These movies are better than they should be. Aside: I used to think The Purge series was too fantastical—rich people murdering poor people for sport—to ever be possible. These days, I’m not so sure.

SALÒ OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM— Taking inspiration from the Marquis de Sade (that’s your first warning), director Pier Paolo Pasolini’s final film is an indictment of fascism without the satisfaction of any of the fascists getting his comeuppance.

Perhaps that’s the point. But be warned: This movie contains, in no particular order of awfulness, graphic coprophilia, scalping,

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THE CATCHER WAS A SPY BB.5 Paul Rudd stars as Moe Berg, a journeyman major league baseball catcher of the 1920s and 1930s whose post-retirement second career involved joining the OSS during World War II, and the assignment of assassinating German nuclear physicist Werner Heisenberg (Mark Strong). Robert Rodat’s screenplay focuses on the World War II-era material, including a weirdly out-of-place battlefield sequence into the middle of an otherwise low-key character study. That character is a potentially fascinating one—perpetually out of place as an Ivy League-educated intellectual in baseball, as a Jew, as a closeted gay man—and Rudd at times captures that discomfort manifested as fierce determination. But Rudd doesn’t quite pull off the internalized performance required as a guy who survives by keeping himself hidden from everyone. Moe Berg is an enigma, while the guy playing him merely seems quiet. (R)—Scott Renshaw

INCREDIBLES 2 BBB Brad Bird has always been philosophically ambitious as a writer, which can get in the way of his remarkable kinetic chops.

This sequel picks up where the original left off, sending Helen/ Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) on a mission to help make “supers” acceptable again to the public, while Bob/Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) serves as stay-at-home dad. The mostly split action offers two distinct arenas for comedy and choreography, and the action sequences snap with Bird’s mastery of a kind of majestic slapstick. It also feels a lot like modern super-hero “same as the first, but more” sequels, as Bird packs the narrative with new characters and sub-plot ideas. He delivers a whole lot of movie, and a lot of it is great—mostly when you can watch Bird’s talents, and less so when he’s trying to make you think about them.

(PG)—SR JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM BB.5 If you’ve seen The Lost World: Jurassic Park, you’ve pretty much seen this sequel to Jurassic World’s franchise reboot. Once again, rich assholes want to “rescue” dinosaurs left behind after the park was abandoned; once again, it doesn’t go well. Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt are somehow even blander this time around, but the sequence in which the island’s volcano goes kerflooey, setting off panic among the humans and dinosaurs trying to escape it, is deliciously intense. The promise that this movie was sold on—i.e., the dinosaurs are loose and rambling everywhere, no longer constrained on a remote island—is but one of several potentially intriguing sci-fi ideas that this middlemovie exercise in callbacks doesn’t have a lot of interest in exploring. It’s clearly keeping this one in reserve for the next film. Still: dinosaurs, right? (PG-13)—MaryAnn Johanson OCEAN’S 8 BB.5 Sandra Bullock stars as Debbie Ocean, who takes the opportunity of parole from prison to plan a jewel heist at the annual Met Gala. Her collaborators include ladies with all the needed skills—Rihanna as the hacker, Mindy Kaling as the diamond expert, Sarah Paulson as the fence, etc.—but there’s a general thinness to the personalities for our crew, with the notable exceptions of Helena Bonham Carter as a high-strung fashion designer and Anne Hathaway as a narcissistic actress. And while the pieces of Debbie’s plan click together functionally, director Gary Ross can’t manage the effortless, crowd-pleasing slickness needed to make any of the cons that fool on-screen characters actually feel surprising to a viewer. It’s a pleasant diversion, but it’s less a soufflé than a nice plate of scrambled eggs. (PG-13)—SR

TAG BB.5 A raucous, practically slapstick comedy needn’t try so hard to behave as though it’s about something serious. The loosely factbased story involves five life-long friends—Hoagie (Ed Helms), Callahan (Jon Hamm), Sable (Hannibal Buress), Randy (Jake Johnson) and Jerry (Jeremy Renner)—continuing a 30-year tradition of playing tag, with never-been-tagged Jerry the target as they gather for Jerry’s wedding. Elaborate chase scenes ensue, with humor built around Jerry’s ninja-like ability to avoid his buddies, and some quality deadpan delivery by Buress. Given the simple premise, there’s also a weird degree of over-plotting in the script, and an undercurrent that it’s somehow really all about men and the extreme measures needed to maintain close friendships unless physicality and competition are involved, etc.

Grown-ass dudes playing tag appeals to arrested adolescence, so maybe don’t also aim for a rationalization of arrested adolescence. (R)—SR

THE SEAGULL BBB Director Michael Mayer and screenwriter Stephen Karam take on Checkov’s play set in 1904 Russia, as many characters gather at a country house—including actress Irina (Annette Bening) and her son Konstantin (Billy Howle), a struggling would-be playwright— for various romantic complications. Saoirse Ronan (as Nina), Elisabeth Moss (as Masha) and Corey Stoll (as Trigorin) are also standouts in a version that sticks close to the source material, allowing the actors to plumb the misery of Chekhov’s heartsick characters. As terrific as many individual scenes are, however, there’s a level on which Chekhov’s intimacy loses potency in the transition from live theater to the screen (notwithstanding an experiment in filmed theater like Vanya on 42nd Street). You get to see outstanding performances here by Bening, Moss and others, and now I just wish they’d take this show on the road. (PG-13)—SR

WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? BBB.5 Director Morgan Neville finds no skeletons in Fred Rogers’ cardiganfilled closet, keeping his documentary narrowly focused on Rogers’ life as a public figure. While Rogers’ widow and two sons are interviewed, Neville generally doesn’t dig into the man’s personal life; he’s most interested in the legacy of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and its focus on the complexity of childhood emotions. Beyond that, there’s the kind of hagiography that feels both weirdly out-of-place in cynical 2018 America, and completely earned. Neville paints Rogers as an American hero who built that heroism on something as simple as decency. This is why you might spend the majority of the film on the verge of tears: The kindly gentleman who told us in times of difficulty to “look for the helpers” would never have had the ego to believe that he was talking about himself. (G)—SR

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ichael Rault’s new album came together in a very circuitous way. Begun in the Toronto apartment from which he was eventually evicted, then honed in his cousin’s Montreal living room, It’s a New Day Tonight was ultimately completed at Brooklyn’s iconic Daptone House of Soul Studios.

Working with Daptone’s producer and head engineer Wayne Gordon, Rault found more than just a welcoming atmosphere in which to record; Gordon and crew were so impressed by Rault’s elaborate power pop arrangements and lush “guitarmonies” that they decided to sign Rault and release It’s a New Day Tonight on Daptone’s rock-focused Wick Records spinoff.

“I was battling against the limitations of my home studio setup during the making of It’s a New Day Tonight, so working at Daptone was quite a bit more relaxing,” Rault says. “I’ve always been into arranging, but working with Wayne was eye-opening in the sense of hearing the ideas I had in my head translated properly on the playback.”

Recorded live to tape with minimal modern editing and patching techniques, the album snaps and crackles with ’70s-inspired soul, raw drums and sumptuous strings, mixing with multi-part vocal harmonies and the layered guitars Rault has become famous for. That has translated well, Rault says, to the five-piece live show he’s constructed for his current tour. Three guitar players cover the elaborate guitar arrangements, while Rault switches between six-string, 12-string and even piano for a few songs. “We’ve also come up with ways to approximate the string sections from the record, and we’re singing three-part harmonies,” Rault adds. “It’s really fun. We’ve gotten an intricate arrangement out of a relatively small group of people, covering a lot of ground from the album while letting it become its own thing for the live show.”

Rault acknowledges the steep learning curve required to reach that point, however. “I don’t write or read music, so when I sat down to figure out how many parts to cover, it wasn’t just a matter of me giving everyone charts. I had to make videos of me playing, give them to the band, and then go over them together. That was quite a challenge.” Laughing, he adds, “You can see why they invented a system of music notation for situations like this.”

It’s less about the precision than the feeling with Michael Rault’s music, however. The lyrics on It’s a New Day Tonight run through themes of sleeping, dreaming and somnambulism, which in turn connect somewhat with his 2015 album, Living Daylight. Rault admits that lyrics used to come last in his creative process, and he tends to rely on a subconscious approach to writing them, often waiting until they bubble to the surface.

“If I see some patterns, I’ll explore them more consciously,” he says. “There was a lot of space between Living Daylight and It’s a New Day Tonight, and the fact that the titles flow into each other was a coincidence. But that’s one of the most interesting things about writing songs and records—sometimes themes and concepts pop up without you thinking about it, and these underlying threads start popping up that maybe you didn’t intend to put there.

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After starting the recording sessions for It’s a New Day Tonight at Daptone in 2017, he and producer Gordon swung into a music shop one afternoon, and there was another Heathkit, right in the window. The owner of the store tried to dissuade Rault from buying it, telling him it was worthless, but Rault persisted. “Maybe that reflects the luck that goes into everything,” Rault laughs. “That was really weird and serendipitous. Even though I was excited to find the pedal, I was slightly freaked out, too. I hadn’t seen one since I made the last record, and then all of a sudden it shows up while I’m walking down the street in Brooklyn.”

Rault raves about both his time recording at Daptone and the support they’ve given him to pursue his dream. “The fact is, I went down there just to record, and after they heard my demos they decided to sign me and release the album,” he says. “I didn’t have a label, I didn’t have management, and I knew I not only had to write and arrange the songs, but I had to figure out the logistics of everything, too. Having their resources was a huge shot in the arm, and it’ll be nice to know I have them in my corner when I start the next record.”

Another nice thing to know? That Rault and his band will have the ability to make it to their Salt Lake City show on time. The only other appearance they’ve made in the city came in 2016, when they were supposed to open for Whitney at Diabolical Records. “It’s the only time ever that our band has been late,” Rault says with a laugh, “so we ended up playing after Whitney for a much smaller crowd.

We’re excited since we only have to drive from Las Vegas this year to play a show actually at the time we’re supposed to play it.” CW

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The Get Up Kids returned in 2018 with their first release in seven years, an EP called Kicker that updates their classic emo-punk sound with tales of adult travails like parenthood and marriage. Even though this band of Kansas City-born brothers has grown older, Kicker also sounds like their most immediate discography entry in years. With just four crisp, concise anthems, The Get Up Kids wash away the mid-tempo experiments of 2002’s On a Wire and 2004’s Guilt Show and their quiet stretch of the mid-2010s, reminding everyone of the power in their 1999 breakthrough, Something to Write Home About. Is it a big deal that 2019 marks both the 20th anniversary of that record and the year that Matt Pryor, Jim Suptic, Rob Pope, Ryan Pope and James Dewees will return with another full-length album? We say yes. As Pryor recently told NME, “It feels like we’re entering into some sort of second wave of our career. That sounds corny; it’s probably [more] like the third or fourth. But something feels kinda different this time. It just feels a little bit more on point, less like we’re making it up as we go along and more like we’re making it up and then finding a way to execute it correctly.”

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smash Hidden Figures. In 2018, her album Dirty Computer nearly broke the Internet (or at least the Twitter portion of it) as its futuristic, pugilistic pop earned universal plaudits. It might only be Monáe’s third full-length album, but its backstory—her journey to publicly coming out as pansexual, production from Prince, a teaser aired nationwide prior to screenings of Black Panther—made it feel like the cultural moment of the year. Dirty Computer addresses racism, homophobia, the power of the patriarchy and the construct of black sexuality in stark, confrontational terms. “Songs one, two, three, four, that’s the reckoning,” Monáe told Hot 97 in a radio interview. “That’s you feeling the sting of being called ‘nigger’ for the first time by a white person. Feeling the sting of being called ‘bitch’ by a man for the first time.

Feeling the sting of being called ‘queer’ or ‘faggot’ by homophobic people.” Yet the album remains imminently danceable and downright funky, even when you watch its accompanying “emotion picture,” which depicts a Big Brother-like world where queer people and people of color are tracked and hunted by police. This is where we’re reminded that Monáe has always crossed any obstacle put in her place. She’s dabbled in jazz, served as a CoverGirl model, earned six Grammy Award nominations and slayed on Dancing with the Stars. As she recently said in Rolling Stone, “Being a queer black woman in America, I consider myself to be a free-ass motherfucker.” (NM) The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, 7:30 p.m., $38.50, all ages, thecomplexslc.com

The Get Up Kids early career was derailed in 1999 after he was in a major car accident, which left him in a coma for three weeks and prompted Interscope to drop his record deal. In 2007, Dphrepaulezz stopped playing music entirely and went back to slangin’ rocks.

Then, out of nowhere, he returned and won NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert in 2015. The next year, he released his deceivingly optimistic third album, The Last Days of Oakland, for which he won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Negrito has been touring nonstop ever since, instructing audiences across the country to “Turn that bullshit/ turn it into good shit.” Basically, he’s telling us we can overcome everyday struggles, as well as those earth-shifting events life tends to throw at, well, everyone.

And Negrito should know: He just released his fourth album, Please Don’t Be Dead, with cover art that features him in a hospital bed following his near-fatal car accident.

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Consider The Posies the once-and-forever epitome of American power pop. While other bands mgiht have competed for similar prominence, 30 years of on-again, off-again dedication to that particular musical mantra clearly affirms their pedigree. Currently in the midst of an extensive tour celebrating that legacy, the band’s two constants—Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow—have reunited with bassist Dave Fox and drummer Mike Musburger, with whom they made their archival classic Frosting on the Beater, opting for a victory lap to celebrate their former glories.

Hopefully, it will correct the fact that fuller recognition eluded the band previously.

Indeed, with upcoming reissues of some of The Posies’ seminal albums, the timing is ideal. “We were diverted into other realms,” Stringfellow, who also performs a solo set, says. “I don’t think we had as much faith in ourselves as we should have.”

Nevertheless, that doesn’t account for the lasting admiration expressed by their fans, nor the fact that their melodic imprint still resonates in an era when shallow spectacle and hollow hype prevails. “We’re a band that’s rested on the laurels of our classic records,” Auer admits. And who can blame them? The dozen or so albums The Posies produced alongside Auer and Stringfellow’s solo sojourns make any revisit worthwhile. (Lee Zimmerman) The State Room, 638 S. State, 8 p.m., $24, 21+, thestateroom.com

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It’s hard to write about something you love without sounding biased. I could try to take a stab at it by telling everyone what an amazing drummer Mastodon’s Brann Dailor is.

Or how exciting it is to watch Troy Sanders on stage geeking out in between belting out lyrics and bass lines. I can try to explain how hilarious guitarist Brent Hinds is on and off stage (in a Mexican restaurant commercial he acted in), or how Bill Kelliher really busted out of his shell on Mastodon’s latest album, Emperor of Sand. Especially on “Andromeda,” Kelliher channels his inner hardcore kid. But the truth for anyone who has followed these Atlanta prog-rock titans is that we know Mastodon’s far-ranging talents. From tales of battling cancer to astral space travel and LSD, Mastodon has continued to draw from all aspects of drugs, life and death. However, frontman/bassist Les Claypool of Primus took a different direction on his band’s ninth studio album, The Desaturating Seven, based around the children’s book The Rainbow Goblins written

by Ul De Rico (apparently 1978 was pretty gnarly for children’s books in comparison to the ones I grew up on). After their 2018 tour with Mastodon, Primus has stated that the band will take a break from the road, which is all the more reason to buy the ticket and take the ride with Primus, for it might be the last time we hear punchy bass licks from “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver.” Here’s to hoping that won’t be the case. (Rachelle Fernandez) The Great Saltair, 12408 W. Saltair Drive, 7 p.m., $42.50, all ages, thesaltair.com

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If it feels like strong, thoughtful women are leading the contemporary indie rock charge, you’re right (and thank goodness). Artists like Courtney Barnett, Speedy Ortiz, Snail Mail, Margaret Glaspy, Mitski, Soccer Mommy, Japanese Breakfast and Frankie Cosmos are producing heartfelt, fuzzed-out pop that’s brutally honest and irresistibly listenable. Two more bands in that vein—Petal and Camp Cope—make their SLC debuts on the heels of respectively excellent albums. Petal’s Magic Gone documents frontwoman Kiley Lotz’s (pictured) struggle with depression and panic disorder while celebrating her redemptive decision to live her full life and come out as queer. On paper, the Scranton, Pa., native’s heartbreaking confessionals might seem light years different than the revved-up punk rock of her Run for Cover Records bandmates, Australia’s Camp Cope. But Georgia Maq, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich and Sarah Thompson fight misogyny, deliver harrowing accounts of sexual assault and tear down the hierarchy on their sophomore album How to Socialise & Make Friends. They even put their #MeToo politics into action earlier this year when they canceled a co-headlining tour with Turnover after that band parted ways with its male guitarist over allegations of emotional abuse.

Petal, Camp Cope and New York’s Oceanator are of a similar mind when it comes to a range of issues: mental health, representation, identity and sexual politics. In a recent interview with Them, Lotz said, “It’s irrefutable and undeniable that people who aren’t straight white dudes have a lot to offer. [And] from a business standpoint, if you’re a horrible, misogynistic piece of shit, we don’t have to work with you. We can stand on our own. If you’re not interested, we don’t need your help.” (Nick McGregor) Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court, 7 p.m., $14 presale/$16 day of show, 21+, kilbycourt.com

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So I ran into Henry Cavill—the Superman—at Good Grammar. OK, he was a Cavill look-alike whose real name is Thomas, but he definitely looked like the DC hero. I wish I could say the same; on my best day, I sort of look like Cher’s second cousin. Or so I’m told. “Some lady at the airport was convinced I was Superman,” Thomas says. “She wouldn’t let it go. She kept staring at me.” Thomas, a realtor from Houston, Texas, is spending his last day in the Beehive State at Good Grammar before heading home with his partner Matt. He notices my camera, and insists I get his “good side.” We start talking about millennials, the invention of Uber and smartphone apps.

That’s when Thomas pitches me his amazing idea involving strippers and apps. I won’t go into detail, but my response to him was “DO IT!” Speaking of inventions, in the background, Good Grammar mixologist Mike cuts on a blender, whipping up his signature apple salsa. Forgive me, Mike, but I’m wary of an Irish guy making salsa; “I’m extremely picky,” I tell him. I just couldn’t wrap my mind around someone adding apples to salsa. “Stick around and try some,” Mike tells me, so I do. His concoction of cilantro, apples and who-knows-what-else destroys my prejudices about salsa and all things surrounding it. The bowl of green deliciousness quickly disappears between craft drinks, talks of celebrities and “dream weddings.” (Rachelle Fernandez) 69 E. Gallivan Ave., 385-415-5002, goodgrammar.bar

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the coming weeks, you will have an excellent chance to dramatically decrease your Wimp Quotient. As the perilously passive parts of your niceness toughen up, I bet you will encounter brisk possibilities that were previously off-limits or invisible to you. To ensure you remain in top shape for this delightful development, I think you should avoid entertainment that stimulates fear and pessimism. Instead of watching the latest flurry of demoralizing stories on Netflix, spend quality time summoning memories of the times in your life when you were unbeatable. For extra credit, pump your fist 10 times each day as you growl, “Victory is mine!”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s not so bad to temporarily lose your bearings. What’s bad is not capitalizing on the disruption that caused you to lose your bearings. So, I propose that you regard the fresh commotion as a blessing. Use it as motivation to initiate radical changes. For example, escape the illusions and deceptions that caused you to lose your bearings. Explore unruly emotions that might be at the root of the superpowers you will fully develop in the future.

Transform yourself into a brave self-healer who is newly receptive to a host of medicinal clues that were not previously accessible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In accordance with the astrological beacons, I have selected two pieces of advice to serve as your guiding meditations during the next seven weeks. You might want to write them on a piece of paper that you will carry in your wallet or pocket.

Here’s the first, from businessman Alan Cohen: “Only those who ask for more can get more, and only those who know there is more, ask.” Here’s the second, from writer G. K. Chesterton: “We need to be happy in this wonderland without once being merely comfortable.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ecologists in Mexico City investigated why certain sparrows and finches use humans’ discarded cigarette butts in building their nests. They found that cellulose acetate, a chemical in the butts, protects the nests by repelling parasitic mites. Is there a metaphorical lesson you might draw from the birds’ ingenious adaptation, Aquarius? Could you find good use for what might seem to be dross or debris? My analysis of the astrological omens says that this possibility is worth meditating on.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I suspect that sometime soon you will come into possession of an enchanted potion or pixie dust or a pouch full of magic beans—or the equivalent. If and when that occurs, consider the following protocols: 1. Before you use your new treasure, say a prayer to your higher self, requesting that you will be guided to use it in such a way as to make yourself wiser and kinder. 2. When you use it, be sure it harms no one. 3. Express gratitude for it before, during and after using it. 4. Use it in such a way that it benefits at least one other person or creature in addition to you. 5. See if you can use it to generate the arrival or more pixie dust or magical beans or enchanted potion in the future. 6. When you use it, focus on wielding LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into it to get exactly what you want, not what you sort of want or other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” Activist author temporarily want.

Audre Lorde said that, and now, in accordance with your current astrological and psychological needs, I’m offering it to you. I ARIES (March 21-April 19): realize it’s a flamboyant, even extreme, declaration, but in my Your best ideas and soundest decisions will materialize as opinion, that’s what is most likely to motivate you to do the right if by magic while you’re lounging around doing nothing in thing. Here’s another splashy prompt, courtesy of philosopher a worry-free environment. So, please make sure you have Jean-Paul Sartre: “We only become what we are by the radical an abundance of relaxed slack and unhurried grace. Treat yourself to record-setting levels of comfort and self-care. Do and deep-seated refusal of that which others have made us.” whatever’s necessary for you to feel as safe as you have ever felt. I realize these prescriptions might ostensibly clash with SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): André René Roussimoff, also known as André the Giant, was a your fiery Aries nature. But if you meditate on them for even French actor and professional wrestler. He was 7 feet, 4 inches tall two minutes, I bet you’ll agree they’re exquisitely appropriate and weighed 520 pounds. As you might imagine, he ate and drank for you right now. extravagantly. On one festive occasion, he quaffed 119 bottles of beer in six hours. Judging from your current astrological indicators, TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Scorpio, I suspect you might be ready for a binge like that. JUST “It is always what is under pressure in us, especially under KIDDING! I sincerely hope you won’t indulge in such wasteful forms pressure of concealment—that explodes in poetry.” Taurus of “pleasure.” The coming days should be a time when you engage in poet Adrienne Rich wrote that in an essay about the poet a focused pursuit of uplifting and healthy modes of bliss. The point is Emily Dickinson. She was describing the process of tapping to seek gusto and amusement that enhance your body, mind and soul. into potent but buried feelings so as to create beautiful works of literature. I’m hoping to persuade you to take a comparable approach: to give voice to what’s under pressure inside you, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): On her 90th birthday, my Great-Aunt Zosia told me, “The but in a graceful and constructive way that has positive results. best gift you can give your ego is to make it see it’s both totally insignificant and totally important in the cosmic scheme of GEMINI (May 21-June 20): things.” Jenna, my girlfriend when I was 19, was perhaps tout- Introductory offers are expiring. The bracing thrills of novelty ing a similar principle when, after teasing and tormenting me must ripen into the cool enjoyments of maturity. It’s time to for two hours, she scrawled on my bathroom mirror in lipstick, finish the dress rehearsals so the actual show can begin.

“Sometimes you enjoy life better if you don’t understand it.” You’ve got to start turning big, bright fantasies into crisp, noThen there’s my Zen punk friend Arturo, who says that life’s nonsense realities. In light of these shifting conditions, I susgoodies are more likely to flow your way if you “hope for nothing pect you can no longer use your good intentions as leverage, and are open to everything.” According to my analysis of the but must deliver more tangible signs of commitment. Please astrological rhythms, these messages will help you make the don’t take this as a criticism, but the cosmic machinery in your most of the bewildering but succulent opportunities that are vicinity needs some actual oil, not just your witty stories about the oil and the cosmic machinery. now arriving in your vicinity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here’s my list of demands: 1. Avoid hanging out with people who are unreceptive to your influence. 2. Avoid hanging out with people whose influence on you is mediocre or dispiriting. 3. Hang out with people who are receptive to your influence and whose influence on you is healthy and stimulating. 4. Influence the hell out of the people who are receptive to your influence. Be a generous catalyst for them. Nudge them to surpass the limits they would benefit from surpassing. 5. Allow yourself to be deeply moved by people whose influence on you is healthy and stimulating.

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I was showing a warehouse the other day and while the buyer and seller were talking, I found a copy of The Salt Lake Tribune’s “Centennial Edition” from Sunday, April 11, 1971, in a color newsprint magazine format.

It marked teh 100th anniversary of the daily newspaper. The relic was yellowed from time and offered a glimpse into our world almost 50 years ago, a year after I moved to Utah. Thumbing through it, I smiled at the fashion ads that were so late Madmen style, but more so at the simple fact that virtually none of the stores advertised exist here anymore. That centennial year of 1971 was when the Salt Palace Convention Center was a sparkly 19-month-old architectural drum of an arena seating, 14,000 concert goers and rodeo fans.

The Tribune Building at 143 S. Main was purchased several years ago by the late developer Vasilios Priskos and now is home of the Neumont College of Computer Science.

The original structure was called the Ezra Thompson Building and was home to a hotel of sorts for riders of the short-lived Pony Express. Advertisers in the special edition included: Arents, a South Temple shop specializing in the sales of animal fur stoles and coats, which closed in 1990, and Commercial Security Bank, which merged in 1978 to become KeyBank, and First Security Bank.

There was a page dedicated to Dee Smith of Smith’s Management Corp., which at the time owned Smith’s Food King (first founded in Brigham City in 1911 and then acquired by Kroger in 1999), Warshaw Markets and Mark-it Foods (both gone), and another page for “America’s No. 1 Color TV, the Zenith Chromacolor.” There were ads for Walker Bank, which is gone except for the historic sign that still sits atop the building.

Other ads included Mertlich’s Tivoli Garden on Highland Drive, Granite National Bank, Continental Bank, ZCMI stores, Castleton’s and Makeoff’s—all gone. I spotted another for South East Furniture and its neon “sputnik” sign. The sign survived but the store didn’t. Next, I saw an ad for Cottonwood Mall, which has been a dirt lot since the Great Recession but soon will see development of homes and stores. Another page had ads for Broadway Shoe Repair, Brown Floral and O. C. Tanner, all still in operation. Also, an ad for Circus Circus casino in Las Vegas offered low winter room rates of $8.80 for a single and $10.90 for a double. Oh, those were the days! Let’s see who’s still around in 20 years or so when City Weekly turns 50? n Content is prepared expressly for Community and is not endorsed by City Weekly staff.

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Visitors to Merlion Park in Singapore on June 8 were startled to see Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump enjoying a casual walkabout, hand-in-hand. On closer inspection, however, they would have seen the two men were Howard X, a Kim impersonator, and Dennis Alan, a Trump impersonator, who traveled to Singapore in advance of the June 12 summit meeting between the two real leaders. Janette Warokka of Indonesia was fooled: “It’s so shocking for me. I don’t know why those two famous guys come here,” she told the Associated Press. Airport officials were less amused when Kim’s doppelganger, whose real name is Lee Howard Ho Wun, arrived at Changi Airport. Wun said police officers searched his bags and detained him for two hours before releasing him with stern warnings to stay away from the summit. Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said Wun was interviewed for about 45 minutes.

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Sweet Revenge In a bid to unseat his boss, Bon Homme County, S.D., Deputy Sheriff Mark Maggs thrashed Sheriff Lenny Gramkow in the June 5 Republican primary by a vote of 878-331. So Sheriff Gramkow didn’t waste any time: Less than a minute after the polls closed, he fired Maggs, the Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported. “As of this moment you are no longer an employee of Bon Homme County,” Maggs’ termination notice read.

Maggs, a 31-year-old father of four, will not become sheriff until January, but he is confident the county commission “will stand with my family ... and insure that my family will not be left hanging without an income or insurance,” Maggs said. “We’re going to be fine.”

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You Think Your Job Is Bad? Car salesman Brett Bland in League City, Texas, finally had enough and filed a lawsuit in May against his employer, AutoNation Acura Gulf Freeway, and Jeremy Pratt, a co-worker. Pratt, the suit alleges, engaged in “constant taunting ... making extremely crass, vulgar and rude comments” and “reinforced dominance over his subordinates by regularly entering their enclosed offices, intentionally passing gas and then laughing,” as well as “pinching and touching his male subordinates’ nipples.” KPRC-TV reported Pratt was fired after sending a text to everyone at the dealership alleging Bland was a sex offender (which he is not). After the firing, however, Bland’s lawsuit alleges, AutoNation allowed Pratt to “loiter at the dealership” and continue harassing employees, and Bland was threatened with termination if he didn’t sell eight vehicles a month. Bland seeks damages and court costs.

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When he bent to pick up the gun, it discharged. “I heard a loud bang,” Reddington said, “and I thought some idiot set off a firecracker. All of a sudden, from the knee down became completely red, and that’s when it clicked in my head, ‘Oh, I’ve been shot.’” A man at the bar applied a tourniquet to Reddington’s leg. The FBI agent was taken to Denver police headquarters and released to an FBI supervisor. Mile High Spirits has promised “complimentary drinks forever” to Reddington.

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Just Say No On June 2, as two Jackson County, Ore., sheriff’s deputies waited for a tow truck to remove a 2003 Toyota Camry from the side of a road, 23-year-old Anthony J. Clark, of Grants Pass, walked up to the car and told the deputies he was going to steal it. He then got into the car and drove off, leading officers on a 40-mile chase through Ashland, Talent and Phoenix, Ore., crashing into fences and driving the wrong way on several roads. When officers finally stopped the car, The Oregonian reported, Clark ran into a mobile home park, where he was arrested trying to steal another car. The deputies reported Clark admitted taking LSD and said he thought he was inside a real-life version of the “Grand Theft Auto” video game. Among other charges, Clark was accused of driving under the influence of intoxicants and second-degree criminal mischief.

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