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SOAP BOX Empty Talk

I tuned into The Talk the other day. The hot button issue that afternoon? Should Kim Kardashian have worn Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress to the Met Gala this year, or was that wrong? Friends, there are bigger moral issues at play in society today, but not according to the moguls of mediocrity with CBS who produce this show. According to a consensus of our betters, Monroe’s dress is like the parchment of the Declaration of Independence—untouchable. Forget world hunger, climate change, NATO expansion, Ukraine contraction, price inflation, intelligence deflation, the rise of autocracy and the evaporation of American democracy. The 1% class is determined to dumb down Americans to the status of Roman plebeians, so we are as subservient to their wishes as common slaves. But if “the dress” issue doesn’t float your boat, maybe a new summer TV show will. Who is not looking forward to hot, nubile bodies finding love in the jungle without

talking to each other? Now, that’s some fire, brah. Almost as hot as best friend celebrities parading onto the stage of Ellen DeGeneres’ final few shows with praises more inflated than meat prices. I, for one, am not looking forward to America’s final days, which will follow not long after Ellen’s. KIMBALL SHINKOSKEY

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Gun Violence ‘Prompts’ More of the Same

“Failed gun legislation is the norm,” reads the headline at Axios, “after mass shootings like the Buffalo tragedy.” Further down in the story, we read that an October 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas “prompted fresh calls from lawmakers on both sides to pass gun control legislation.” Also relating to the Buffalo shooting, Pennsylvania’s Daily Item reports that it “prompted GOP legislative leaders to call Monday for the reinstatement of New York’s

@SLCWEEKLY death penalty law for murders fueled by racism and hatred.” I read a lot of news stories each and every day, and I’m always surprised at how often I see various events characterized as “prompting” calls for action—the same calls, for the same actions, from the same people who were making exactly the same calls for exactly the same actions long before the events in question. In context, use of the word “prompt” could be correct in the theatrical sense: A cue for an actor to read well-memorized lines at the most opportune time. But in context, most of these stories seem to use it in a different sense, per the 1913 edition of Webster’s: “To instigate; to incite .... To suggest; to dictate.” That is, the stories would have us believe that the “prompted” politicians and activists weren’t pushing for Policy X before Event Y, but are doing so now because of Event Y. They once were blind but now can see, see? In reality, most of us don’t change our minds very often, or about very many

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things. And politicians and activists resemble that remark on steroids. They got where they are by advocating for or against Policy X. Abandoning that advocacy isn’t a sound job security move; doubling down on it is. Politicians and activists genuinely changing their minds is extremely rare. When a politician even pretends to do so, it’s usually at a glacial pace and in an effort to get more in step with his or her party or faction so as to receive promotions (for example, see the correlation between Joe Biden’s presidential campaigns and his positions on abortion over the decades). In most cases, claims of Event X “prompting” calls for Policy Y should be understood to mean “Supporters of Policy Y Seize Opportunity to Grandstand on Event X.” THOMAS L. KNAPP

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What do you look for at the county fair? Thomas Crone

In Missouri and Illinois, a lot of the county fairs have demolition derbies. I am super hopeful that’s true in Utah, my new home. Also: the lemonade—just tastes better at a county fair.

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The refreshments, of course! You can’t go wrong with funnel cakes, caramel apples and hot popcorn!

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The roasted sweet corn.

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Fried food and Wrangler butts.

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The entertainment: lumberjacks, diving dogs, jugglers. All of it!

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Eating a ginormous turkey leg.

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The home arts and flower competitions—plus the knife vendors.

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Where’s the Beef? Smart Bomb: The completely unnecessary news analysis

an we count on nothing these days? A New York man has a beef with Wendy’s and McDonald’s, alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices because their burgers look larger in ads than they really are. OK, hold on, is any American surprised by this? Now, we’re not saying the claimant, Justin Chimienti, is right—after all, he’s seeking $50 million in damages in his proposed class-action suit—but we are living in the land of “25% more” and “30% brighter.” Nonetheless, the lawsuit claims the actual burgers are some 15% smaller than the sandwiches in the ads. The complaint states that the “actions are especially concerning now that inflation, food and meat prices are very high and many consumers, especially lower income consumers, are struggling financially.” Is a Quarter Pounder no longer a quarter pound? Was it ever? According to the BBC, the allegation may be hard to prove because the claimants have to do more than weigh a hamburger. Mark Bartholomew, law professor at the University of Buffalo, said in order to prevail, they must prove customers were actually fooled. And let’s face it, Americans know a Big Mac isn’t big—that’s why they order the large fries and Coke with the Meal Deal. They know they’re being fooled, but what are they going to do—go to Taco Bell? Meet Me in Budapest Well, Budapest is not exactly Miami. But they do have a dictator, so what better place for the Conservative Political Ac-

BY CHRISTOPHER SMART tion Conference (CPAC) to throw a moon howl, as it did last week. Hungary is a country where Donald Trump can say “president-for-life” with a straight face. The American right’s new hero, Victor Orban, just “won” his fourth term as Hungarian prime minister. Something of a Mini-Me Putin authoritarian, Orban makes folks like Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alex Jones wet just hearing his name. According to the CPAC website: “We know that we are facing serious challenges. CPAC Hungary is looking for the answer to how we can protect Western civilization, true Western values, how we can resist the attacks of the left.” And speaking of Florida, we’ve got a great deal for you on some swampland that doesn’t even have alligators. “It’s mind-blowing,” said András Göllner, a Hungarian democracy advocate. “It’s almost as if the FBI or the Department of Justice decided to hold a bash in a village in Sicily that is the home of organized crime.” But don’t listen to that. The shindig was a great success, even if Putin’s atrocities in Ukraine did put a bit of a damper on the party atmosphere. Let’s just keep our eyes on the prize, where a future America can be a lot more like Hungary. Hangin’ 10 at the Great Salt Lake Let’s go surfin’ now, everybody’s learning how, right on the Great Salt Lake. We are not making this up, folks, the Utah Water Development Commission is thinking about bringing Pacific Ocean water to Utah through a 700-mile-long (and uphill!) pipeline to restore the shrinking lake. Wilson and the band couldn’t be more excited and have already broken out their baggies. Sure, there will be naysayers pooh-poohing the brilliant idea, but there always are. We went to the moon, didn’t we? We cured cancer, didn’t we? We invented the electric skateboard, didn’t we? Think of all that ocean water pouring in to give us what we’ve always wanted—a beach with a wave machine. There will be beach-blanket bingo, bikini volleyball and dudes and chicks with surfboards ready to shoot the curl. The good thing is we won’t run out of water from the Pacific, it’s just

too big. We could actually save waterfront houses in La Jolla. Don’t be surprised if the Utah Office of Tourism jumps all over this baby to earn back the billions and billions it will cost. Some old-schoolers say we should just conserve and stop sending all our water-gulping alfalfa to China, tear out our lawns and turn golf courses into skate parks. But this is Utah, where only commies conserve, and God said we can do whatever we want with this land.

Postscript—That’s it for another fab week here at Smart Bomb, where we keep track of who’s in bed with Clarence Thomas, so you don’t have to. Don’t worry, Wilson, the band doesn’t have to keep tabs on Justice Thomas or his extreme right-wing activist wife, Ginni, but you gotta admit they’d be fun to hang out with. Here’s a little something from our “Freudian” file: During a speech at his presidential library in Dallas, George W. Bush denounced “the decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq … I mean Ukraine.” Then he was heard muttering, “Iraq, too.” But wait, Iraq had weapons of mass destruction … and we’d be welcomed with rose petals … right? Too bad “W” didn’t throw in the Vietnam War, too, where some 2 million civilian noncombatants were killed, thanks in large part to U.S. bombing. In March 1968, U.S. soldiers in Charlie Company executed some 500 women, children and old men in the village of My Lai. Lt. William Calley was the only soldier convicted by courtmartial for his role; he served no prison time for the slaughter. Americans were outraged when they found out about it, said Neil Sheehan, a New York Times reporter who covered Vietnam. But he noted that little was said about the countless thousands killed by American napalm and bombs. Putin, anyone? CW

Private Eye is off this week. Christopher Smart is former editor of City Weekly who later covered local news and politics for The Salt Lake Tribune. His Smart Bomb column is published weekly at cityweekly.net.

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HIT: Pipe Dreams

At least the “lamestream media” recognizes a bad idea when they hear it. Which bad idea? The one about pumping water from the Pacific Ocean into the Great Salt Lake. “Loony idea of a Pacific Ocean pipeline distracts from real water-saving steps,” The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board writes. Our Legislature thinks this is a dandy idea because, for sure, no one wants to require people—or golf courses—to quit watering the lawn. This is not the Golden Spike, where underpaid and abused Chinese laborers can lay lines across the continent. Here’s what Greenmatters says: “The construction process sounds brutal … would require high-emissions machinery, would have to travel about 600 miles to the coast, crossing through the Sierra Nevada [mountains], California and Nevada. It would require digging, and take a toll on surrounding land.” If you like conspiracy theories, maybe lawmakers want to build the pipeline for oil instead.

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As long as we’re talking about bad ideas—if you haven’t heard about the Utah inland port, you can take a virtual tour of it here (uipamap.info/home). According to the Tribune, the port authority board is fast-tracking acquisitions to add a rail line in its already fragile ecosystem. If rail isn’t enough, the port could bring in 67,000 diesel trucks a day to Salt Lake’s inversion-inclined air. Because it will use so much of our dwindling water supply, the port could also give rise to toxic dust storms, notes Brian Moench of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment. But the big problem may just be greed. The port is being built largely on private property, and the owners—including the LDS church—stand to profit from selling.

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Who knew that our children were being exposed to “clearly pornographic” materials? Apparently, Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson has poured over those disgusting books that are now banned as “sensitive materials.” He told KUER 90.1 FM in several accounts that “some parents” had expressed concern about what was on school library shelves. “Where normally a district might receive just a few challenges a year, the Granite District alone has seen 36 across its schools,” KUER reports. “Titles include books like Last Night at the Telegraph Club, The Bluest Eye and The Kite Runner.” The rules are less than clear, but that hasn’t stopped people from complaining. Not even the everinconsistent Supreme Court has been able to figure it out. But Wilson seems to “know it when he sees it.” Still, it’s unlikely that he or any of the complainants have read or understood any of the subject books. If they have ever been in a book club, they’d know that uncomfortable notions set the stage for a moral populace.

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Reproductive Rights

Oklahoma just passed a near-total ban on abortion in yet another tone-deaf attempt to control women and their bodies. The latest polls show that 64% of U.S. adults oppose overturning Roe v Wade, but that hasn’t stopped the self-righteous right, and Utah is gearing up for the same. Pro Choice People of Utah also need volunteers for this Memorial Weekend Rally for Repro Rights and march to Washington Square. Utah State Capitol, 350 N. State, Sunday, May 29, 1 p.m. free. https://bit.ly/39EVPay

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Rallies and protests aren’t going to be enough unless you understand the intense and emotional politics behind abortion bans. Preparing for Utah’s Abortion Ban Trigger Law will help you know what’s coming and how to advocate for women’s health care. “Catherine Weller, LW V of Utah pastpresident, and Karrie Galloway, president & CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah will discuss the current abortion situation in Utah, preparations for anticipated changes, and the impacts on women,” organizers say. Virtual, Tuesday, May 31, 11 a.m., free. https://bit.ly/3PA7Zli

Book Donations

Spring cleaning is a great time to get rid of books that someone else might want to read. The City Library is hosting its semi-annual Book Donation Drive, with curbside pickup. “You can drop off gently used books, CDs, DVDs, BluRays and vinyl records. Proceeds from sales of these items help fund library programs throughout the year. Your donated items can take on a new life and spark joy for someone else!” Books are important now during a time of heightened censorship and when support of local libraries sends the message that reading opens minds and hearts. Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/383Re17

All About Honest Abe

On May 30, the country will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. Even if you haven’t visited Washington, D.C., you’ve probably seen the memorial and the bigger-than-life statue of the 16th president on TV, the big screen or in various politician’s messaging. But who really is Abraham Lincoln and has he become a hollow symbol without meaning? Certainly, while Americans wrestle with racism and white supremacy, the memorial takes on new context. You can learn about the memorial and the colossal seated figure of Lincoln at Abraham Lincoln and The Lincoln Memorial—100th Anniversary Livestream. “Dedicated in May 1922, it is one of several memorials built to honor an American president. It has always been a major tourist attraction and, since the 1930s, has sometimes been a symbolic center focused on race relations.” Virtual, Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m., free. https://bit.ly/3MAZvbF

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You” and “Heaven is a Place on Earth”—but plenty of great deep cuts as well. Head Over Heels plays at The Grand Theatre at Salt Lake Community College (1575 S. State), May 25 – June 18, with performances Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Saturday matinees. Tickets are $27; masking is recommended for attendees but not required. Visit grandtheatrecompany.com for tickets and additional information. (Scott Renshaw)

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happened in 2021 when the current speedclimbing record was set by Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo. Pioneer Park (300 S. 300 West) hosts the event in downtown SLC, with bouldering scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m. (qualifiers) and Sunday, May 29 (finals) at 3:30 p.m.; the speed-climbing event (qualifiers and finals) takes place Friday, May 27 at 12:15 p.m. Individual event tickets run $5 - $30, with full weekend passes $20 - $40. Visit eventbrite.com/e/2022-ifsc-climbing-world-cupssalt-lake-city-tickets-301713311637 for tickets and additional event information. (SR)

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Those who watched the 2021 Summer Olympics from Tokyo had the chance to see a brand-new sport added to the competition lineup: sports climbing, the fascinating sport that takes the skill set of outdoor climbing and applies it to indoor climbing walls for speed, bouldering and lead. That Olympic debut even had an extra little bit of Utah interest, as local competitor Nathaniel Coleman landed a silver medal in the combined event. This month, USA Climbing hosts an IFSCsanctioned World Cup event in Utah, wrapping up May 27 – 29 with speed-climbing and bouldering events. The lineup is expected to include the entire medal podium from Tokyo, in Coleman, Spain’s Alberto Ginéz López and Austria’s Jakob Schubert. Bouldering competitors from the U.S. are scheduled to include Sean Bailey, Natalia Grossman, Colin Duffy and Brooke Raboutou, plus speed-climbers Noah Bratschi and Emma Hunt (pictured). Experts note that the higher-altitude conditions in Salt Lake City offer the potential for plenty of broken records, as

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The Go-Go’s were 1980s icons, emerging from the early ’80s Los Angeles punk scene to become MTV-era darlings, the first-ever all-woman band to have a number 1 album writing their own songs and playing their own instruments, and eventually Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. So when it came to considering how to adapting their catalog of songs for the jukebox musical Head Over Heels in 2015, writer Jeff Whitty naturally turned to … a 16th-century prose romance. No, seriously. Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia forms the armature for this stage adaptation, involving a longago kingdom that exists in a state of peace and prosperity because … well, they’ve got the Beat. Their happiness faces a potential disruption, however, when the King learns of four strange prophecies involving himself, his queen and his two beloved daughters, which if fulfilled, would lead to the kingdom losing its Beat. Thus begins a fanciful, funny, gender-and-sexuality-fluid romp about societal change, set not just to classic hits by the Go-Go’s and Belinda Carlisle—including “Our Lips are Sealed,” “Vacation,” “We Got the Beat,” “Head Over Heels,” “Mad About

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bring the tales of early Scandinavian immigrants to Utah into focus. Of course, there are plenty of food and vendor booths for families to enjoy on the festival days. Plus, the centerpiece music performance features 1970s Top 40 icon Al Stewart (“The Year of the Cat”). The Scandinavian Festival centers around the intersection of College Ave. and Main St. in Ephraim on Friday (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., free to the public. Visit scandinavianfestival.org for full schedule and additional event information. (SR)

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Scandinavian Festival If you’re new-ish to Utah, you might wonder a little bit about the prevalence of certain last names: Jensen, Sorensen, Christensen and so on. That has a lot to do with the early success of missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Norway, Denmark and Sweden in the latter part of the 19th century, leading to an influx of some 30,000 new converts to Utah; in the 1900 census, Scandinavians formed 34 percent of Utah’s population. That substantial cultural history forms the foundation of the annual Scandinavian Festival, which is hosted by the city of Ephraim over Memorial Day weekend. The centerpiece event is the parade, which takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, but that’s far from the only reason to visit. Plenty of traditional games are available for guest participation, including mölkky (a Finnish throwing game) and varpa (a Viking-era stone-throwing game similar to horseshoes). Heritage Conference history talks take place both days at the Snow College Library, and Pioneer Reenactment Groups

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Jorge Rojas: Material Witness @ Granary Arts

Ephraim-based Granary Arts (86 N. Main St.) offers a mid-career exhibition of Utah artist Jorge Rojas in Material Witness, spanning nearly 20 years. Until recently the director of learning and engagement at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Rojas has also spent several years in New York, including stretches in the mid1990s and early-2000s. The exhibition draws on the influence of those years, incorporating traditions like minimalism and color field work into his exploration of his own cultural history, including Mesoamerican art. The works include painting and sculpture (“Quantum Grid,” 2021, is pictured), and demonstrate Rojas’ wide-ranging use of whatever material might suit the project of the moment. “I begin a piece with a feeling, rather than an idea,” Rojas says in his artist statement. “It is in the act of making that meaning is revealed. Material Witness runs May 25 – Sept. 23 in conjunction with two other new exhibitions: Chiasma, by Salt Lake City’s Laura Sharp Wilson, taking on the biological concept of paired chromosomes in works that mixes organic elements with recurring patterns; and Jane Roberts DeGroff’s Gifts of the Sanpete Land, representing the Japanese dyeing tradition of shibori in a wall hanging representing life in the Sanpete Valley. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday. Visit granaryarts.org for additional information.

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Jaclyn Wright: High Visibility (Blaze Orange) @ Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

In a multimedia exhibition currently featured at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (20 S. West Temple), artist Jaclyn Wright makes use of materials collected at gun ranges on public lands, while also exploring the intersection between photography and reinforcing notions of land use. The title of the exhibition, High Visibility (Blaze Orange), comes from the bold color often used for clay pigeon shooting targets, employed because of their vivid contrast with the blue sky; those fragments, along with items like bullet casings, become part of the work (“Blaze Orange” is pictured). Wright describes that color juxtaposition as representing greater tensions between “the natural/anthropogenic, visible/invisible, material/ bureaucratic, prudent/reckless, and sustainable/nihilistic.” The artist further explains, in her artist statement, that the existence of these recreational shooting ranges in the traditional home of the Goshute people connect with aspects of the colonial mindset and the mythology/psychology of the American West, including notions of “rugged individualism, and American exceptionalism, that perpetuate colonial ideologies and undermine the goals of egalitarianism and environmentalism.” High Visibility (Blaze Orange) runs through June 18, with gallery hours 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays – Saturdays, and general admission for an $8 suggested donation. Visit utahmoca.org for additional information.

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Eric Fairclough: Memory Mechanics @ Finch Lane Gallery

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UTAH MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Rounding up a few current exhibitions at Utah galleries

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“I have always been captivated by geometric patterns,” Salt Lake City artist Eric Fairclough says in his artist bio. “I see them everywhere I go, from tile floors, to architecture, and even in nature. The precision that is required to create a successful and intriguing pattern has always fascinated me.” That fascination is on display in Memory Mechanics, currently featured at Finch Lane Gallery (54 Finch Lane), a solo exhibition highlighting Fairclough’s work with repetition of patterns (“Alternate Reality” is pictured). The artist has described his detailed, pattern-oriented work as a way to exercise a sense of control, in response to his life-long struggles with anxiety. Underlying elements of disruption in those patterns speaks to the way he thinks of his brain working, with art and psychology representing a kind of tension between harmony and disorder. Memory Mechanics runs through June 10 in conjunction with Common Threads, a group exhibition of work in textiles ranging from woven paper to sewn objects, featuring Annie Laurie Mackay, Jean Richardson, Jen Watson, Jethro Gillespie, Kathryn Knudsen and Daniel Barney. Gallery hours are Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., and Wednesdays – Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit saltlakearts.org/finchlanegallery for additional information. CW

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Jen Plumb, M.D.

Sen. Derek Kitchen, D-Salt Lake City

Choose Your Fighter State House and Senate candidates battle to carry their party’s flag in November.

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tah’s primary elections are set for June 28, when voters will choose the nominees to make their party’s case in November. As the middle child of the election calendar (falling between the chaos of convention meetings and the anticlimax of most Election Days, long-since neutered by uncompetitive voting districts) primary season is an unwieldy beast. Too many candidates in too many places, arguing with close proxies of themselves over who is the deeper shade of whatever color is on the stickers. But the summer elections also—undeniably—matter, especially given the dynamics of Utah politics. Success in the primary overwhelmingly dictates success in the general election, effectively bestowing upon June’s intra-party victors the gift of incumbency, one of the few gifts in life that truly keep on giving. Ahead of next month’s votes, City Weekly reached out to the 12 candidates running in Salt Lake County’s six state Legislature primaries. Serendipitously, there are three races in the Senate—all Democratic—and three in the House— all Republican. But sadly, one GOP pair ruined the perfect symmetry by dodging our questions (see sidebar). We asked the candidates five things: to introduce themselves; to name a favorite restaurant in the county; to describe the planks of their personal political platform; to highlight a specific example of government improvement they intend to affect, if elected; and why they, and not their opponent, is the party champion for voters to rally behind. Responses were received via email and edited for length and clarity.

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SENATE DISTRICT 9

Democratic primary: Jen Plumb, MD, vs Sen. Derek Kitchen Jen Plumb, MD, MPH

Sen. Derek Kitchen

Who are you? Even if you didn’t know my name before now, you’ve likely seen my work. I see it every time I get on Interstate 15, on a massive billboard encouraging folks to get naloxone, the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug that has so far saved 7,500 lives and counting. I’ve successfully fought and lobbied for 14 bills passed through the state Capitol, and I’m ready to keep fighting for every Utahn.

Who are you? I’m a small business owner, a community activist and a champion for our state. Before serving in elected office, I was the lead plaintiff on the landmark lawsuit against the State of Utah (Kitchen v Herbert) that brought marriage equality to five Western states and created a critical case law that led to the freedom to marry nationwide. I’m an experienced Senator with the heart of an activist, serving as the only openly LGBTQ+ state legislator and the only millennial in the state Senate.

Home turf: SLC-Emigration Canyon Fave SLCo restaurant: Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade Campaign website: jenplumb.com

What are your planks? Utah is receiving nearly $300 million in opioid settlement funds. This is an unprecedented opportunity to affect the lives of those impacted by substance abuse, a space I’m ready and qualified to lead in. I am also uniquely qualified to fight for the rights of transgender Utahns, like my own daughter. As your Senator, I’ll work to make public transit free, build new housing, keep our streets safe for pedestrians and fight to clean our air and water in the valley. And there may never have been a time when it is more important to stand up for women’s equity and reproductive justice. As a female physician, I am all-in for this fight.

Home turf: SLC-The Avenues Fave SLCo restaurant: Taco Taco Campaign website: derekkitchen.com

What are your planks? We know the difficulty of renting in this city. We know what it’s like to breathe toxic air. We know what it’s like to have our existence challenged and our dignity questioned. We know what it’s like to fight hard and have the people’s will overturned. I don’t give up on people, and when I see injustice, I always stand up and say something. When I’m re-elected, I won’t stop fighting for what’s right. I won’t give up on Democrats or our values, and I won’t give up on you.

What needs to happen? When the snow stops falling and the Great Salt Lake dries, we won’t be proud of how we empowered big business to pollute. We have to act now, sanctioning polluters, protecting our air and water through legislation and improving our forest management to limit fires that threaten homes and livelihoods.

What needs to happen? Utah Democrats need to be a true opposition party. It’s no secret that it’s hard to be a Democrat in Utah. The Republican supermajority constantly undermines the will of the people. Think about redistricting, Medicaid expansion and medical cannabis. They give us scraps and expect us to be grateful, but we can no longer be the party of watered-down compromises. I’m not satisfied with that, and I know you’re not satisfied, either. I’m still hungry, and I want more. We deserve more. I’m not ready to give up. Re-electing me to the Legislature will ensure that there is at least one person not afraid to speak truth to power, even if it makes me unpopular.

Why you? I know how to be effective in the Legislature. Unfortunately, my primary opponent has the lowest success rate for sponsored legislation among Senate Democrats, something we can’t afford in a superminority. I’ve already proven I can fight, build bridges and pass legislation to save the lives of Utahns. Now, I’m asking for your vote to help me do that in the Legislature.

Why you? Democratic primaries are often a distraction from the real problems we face. This election is not about my opponent, or even about me. It is about the people in the district who know what it is like to rent in Salt Lake, pay student loans and breathe bad air. It is about the people in the district who are tired of being disregarded and ignored. We want someone who won’t give up on us, and I am that candidate.

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SENATE DISTRICT 13

Democratic primary: Nate Blouin vs Sen. Gene Davis Nate Blouin

Home turf: SLC-Sugar House Fave SLCo restaurant: ChaiYo Thai Togo Campaign website: nateforutah.com

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Deondra Brown

Rep. Stephanie Pitcher

Who are you? I’m a lifelong resident of Sugar House, where I began my public service on the community council. Over the years, I have raised a wonderful family, worked rewarding careers in radio and public relations, enjoyed working in my garden and have continued serving the people of Utah in the state Senate.

Who are you? I have made advocating for victims of child abuse and sexual violence a large part of my life. Through performing with The 5 Browns piano group, legislative advocacy with the Foundation for Survivors of Abuse and work in the Utah Attorney General’s Office to protect children, I have a unique perspective and am a strong and compassionate voice for Utah families.

Who are you? I am a mom, an attorney and an enthusiast of Utah’s mountains and trails. For the past four years, I have had the honor of serving our community in the state House of Representatives. I’ve championed issues such as clean air, workers’ rights, accessible childcare and criminal-justice reform.

Home turf: SLC-Sugar House Fave SLCo restaurant: Tres Hombres Mexican Grill & Cantina Campaign website: votegenedavis.com

What are your planks? I’ve built a solid record of progress on a wide range of issues. That’s not an easy task as a Democrat in Utah. The perspective I’ve learned is that progress takes time, and you cannot let the ideal outcome prevent meaningful progress. As much as first-time candidates have big plans, the reality is we must work for every inch of progress and that’s what I’ve demonstrated an ability to do, particularly on issues that make a difference in people’s lives. What needs to happen? While Utah families face the worst inflationary period in 40 years, the greatest long-term issue for Utah is the drying up of the Great Salt Lake. Aside from the reduction in water, the shrinking of the lake will disrupt wildlife, impact our economy and blow toxic materials into the air. This year, we began making progress. But we need experienced, effective leadership to keep that momentum going. Why you? I’m asking Democrats for their continued support because I have a proven record of progress on our issues and have delivered the programs and funding that benefit our residents, cities and communities. Lofty ideas are great, but real accomplishments matter more. We cannot afford to lose this seat or to lose an effective Democrat.

Home turf: Murray Fave SLCo restaurant: Eggs in the City Campaign website: deondrabrown.com

What are your planks? K-12 education, clean air and the environment, funding for arts programs, access to mental-health services and legislation that better protects underrepresented populations, such as racial minorities and the LGBTQ community. My perspective is framed by an artist’s ability to connect and collaborate with others, paired with an advocate’s passion for listening and helping. What needs to happen? As the parent of a fifth-grader, I understand the importance of supporting our teachers. Educators need better access to mental-health services, expanded training grants and fewer hoops to jump through for training requirements. Education needs to be led by educators! They need the ability to make critical decisions that are in the best interest of their students. I will immediately listen to educators’ concerns and discuss how we can work to improve the current system. This will be a priority. Why you? I have the determination, commitment and passion it takes to make a difference. For the past eight years, I’ve successfully advocated for bipartisan bills to protect victims of crime, implement abuse education in Utah’s schools and improve mental-health services in Utah. I’ve proven I’m not afraid to take up the tough fights. I would be honored to represent you, listen and learn from you, and work with you.

Home turf: SLC-Sugar House Fave SLCo restaurant: Table X Campaign website: electstephanie.com

What are your planks? I am running for state Senate to continue to fight for the progressive values of our community. We need to do more to clean up our air, protect our canyons, make meaningful investments in public education and improve access to healthcare, housing and justice. What needs to happen? Among my legislative priorities, I plan to continue my work to reduce vehicle emissions and to give counties tools to crack down on unlawful polluters and hold bad actors accountable. As a reform-minded prosecutor, I also plan to continue my work to eliminate wealth-based detention and reduce racial disparities in our criminal justice system. Why you? We live in the most beautiful state, and our outdoor spaces, schools and jobs make Utah a great place to live, work and play. But our state is also facing unprecedented challenges in areas such as air quality, teacher recruitment/retention and affordable housing. There are only six blue or leaning-blue seats in the state Senate. We need thoughtful, intentional leadership by someone who has built good relationships and is able to deliver results. Over the past four years, I have proven I can do that. I have worked in a bipartisan fashion to move the needle on substantive policy issues, and I will continue this fight in the state Senate.

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Why you? Utah is a young and growing state, and that’s not reflected by our Legislature. We need forward-looking leaders who understand the urgency of the climate crisis, splintering democracy and diminished quality of life. Voters should elect someone who lives and understands these issues, not an incumbent who has frequently voted against their interests during his 35 years in office.

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What needs to happen? Poor air quality plagues all of us. We can only improve with holistic solutions that address transportation, buildings and industry, and I haven’t seen the sort of urgent action taken that I believe we deserve. My recent work brought environmental and business leaders to the table to address the energy transition, and these are the same organizations that can make an impact on air quality. I know who to call on Day 1.

Democratic primary: Deondra Brown vs. Rep. Stephanie Pitcher

What are your planks? Clean air and climate are my first priority. My experience working in the renewable energy industry will bring a new perspective to the Legislature. Second, I’ll work to protect voting rights and good governance by strengthening vote-by-mail and the independent redistricting commission. Third, I’m focused on growth and the continued need to fund public education and affordable housing. I want to see more empathetic governance that looks out for the most vulnerable folks first.

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Who are you? I’m a reformed ski bum working toward a Utah that is as livable as our state was when I got here. I came to Utah for the incredible access to public lands, and when I’m not advocating for renewable energy, I’m out running, biking or skiing.

Rep. Stephanie Pitcher, D-Salt Lake City

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Sen. Gene Davis, D-Salt Lake City

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HOUSE DISTRICT 41

Republican primary: Steve Aste vs. Gary Sandberg Steve Aste

Home Turf: Cottonwood Heights Fave SLCo restaurant: No response Campaign website: aste4utah.com Who are you? I am a person of passion and loyalty. When I decide to do something, I am all-in. I enjoy a good belly laugh, yet I take my responsibilities quite seriously. I raised four children as a single parent, and it was one of the most satisfying segments of my life. What are your planks? We need to take back control of our public schools. Critical race theory, social indoctrination, gender identity issues and pornography have no place in our school system. There is way too much government overreach, especially at the federal level. We need to bring power back down to the people through public-private partnerships and put the necessary tools in place to end human trafficking and sexual slavery. What needs to happen? I would like to provide the tools and mechanisms that give people confidence that their votes actually count and are not canceled out by cheating of any kind. Whether you believe there was cheating or not during the 2020 election, many people on a national and local level believe that there indeed was. If the citizens of this great nation do not have confidence in the system, they will simply retreat from it. We need to provide as much incentive to voters as possible because taking part in the process is so important. Why you? I felt the tug within my heart to stand up and do something for a nation that is in serious trouble. My opponent got a knock on his door from the GOP party, asking him to run. My heart and soul are determined to save this nation.

Gary Sandberg

Home turf: Murray Fave SLCo restaurant: No response Campaign website: sandbergforhouse41.com Who are you? I am a common-sense conservative. The Republican Party platform is built on sound principles and provides an excellent summary of my core values. I believe in limited government and our inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The U.S. Constitution is divinely inspired and will continue to bless this country with liberty, freedom and prosperity. What are your planks? My first priority is to restore common sense to politics. District 41 includes both Big and Little Cottonwood canyons; I want to ensure that we protect the recreation opportunities and natural resources in our canyons as we grow. I am concerned about the draft Environmental Impact Statement that the Utah Department of Transportation prepared for Little Cottonwood Canyon. I will work with the Republican caucus to ensure that transportation, water and fire mitigation needs are met. What needs to happen? We need to wisely fund our education system. As a business owner, I understand how to do more with the dollars available. I will work for stronger vocational education and policies that put education dollars where they do the most good.

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Rep. Susan Pulsipher, R-South Jordan

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HOUSE DISTRICT 45

Republican primary: Rep. Susan Pulsipher vs. Rich Cunningham Susan Pulsipher

Home turf: South Jordan Fave SLCo restaurant: No response Campaign website: susanpulsipher.com Who are you? Serving the community has always been a critical part of my life. I’ve served in many different capacities and remain dedicated to making a positive impact for our community and state. That commitment fuels both my service in the House as the incumbent in District 45 and my very intentional outreach to the people I serve. What are your planks? I’m a conservative Republican committed to cutting taxes and burdensome regulation on citizens. I’m always looking for creative ways to cut spending. I’ve built a strong reputation for listening and engaging with the people I serve. I’m passionate about reducing administrative costs to prioritize funding for classrooms and creating innovative education solutions. I also believe we need to use technology to provide more complete information and better tools for citizens to see what the government is doing and to be held accountable for those actions. What needs to happen? People’s budgets are hurting. We need to continue to reduce taxes, including eliminating the state’s portion of the food tax. We also need to reduce state taxes on social security income, which I’ve worked on during multiple sessions, accomplishing significant reductions. I will continue to push to reduce these and other taxes. My colleagues respect my integrity, thoughtfulness and tenacity, which has and will continue to help in making a meaningful difference for Utahns. Why you? I am committed to lively, truthful and civil debate about policies that affect the citizens we serve and represent. I have been more effective because of that reputation. I’m honest and open. I have earned the trust and respect of both citizens and fellow legislators.

Rich Cunningham

Home turf: South Jordan Fave SLCo Restaurant: Red Iguana Campaign website: hd45.org Who are you? I am conservative Rich Cunningham, and I’m running for the Utah House. I’m a financial adviser who will bring a unique perspective to the House. What are your planks? I am a fiscal conservative looking to bring a fresh perspective to the Legislature. I will advocate for lower taxes and less spending, while maintaining our high quality of life. What needs to happen? We have to plan for the future. President Joe Biden’s policies are causing the worst inflation in 40 years. I know how to weather the upcoming storm. Why you? It’s simple—when my opponent wanted to raise the gas tax and tax on food, I worked to get signatures to overturn it. I won’t vote for a tax increase. I’ll open a bill file to cut the sales tax on food. And I’ll never vote to increase the HOV occupancy on Interstate 15 like my opponent did.

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House District 46: Snub us twice, shame on them.

Ladd Johnson

Home turf: Draper Fave SLCo restaurant: Bambara Campaign website: voteladd.com

Why you? Moderates inside the Republican and Democratic parties are mocked by their own parties. Try as they might, they cannot heal the bitter partisan divide. The two-party system won’t fix itself. It will take moderates and centrists getting organized and electing representatives to change the course of our state and nation. We can’t keep sending Republicans and Democrats back into office and expect anything to change.

It’s Reigning Kings June 3rd

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What are your planks? I support centrist policies that appeal to the majority of citizens. I oppose the extreme partisan proposals coming from both Republicans and Democrats. My priorities include supporting education without indoctrination (by either side), clean air, affordable housing, reducing medical costs, ranked-choice voting and government transparency.

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Who are you? Are you tired of angry politics? So am I. I believe that the bitter partisan divide is the greatest problem facing our state and country right now, and I want to do what I can to help unify our citizens.

What needs to happen? While many bills are passed in Utah with bi-partisan support, the Republican majority has a tendency to adopt policies of the extreme right wing of the party on the most divisive issues. This pattern reinforces the bitterness in politics that is spilling over to all aspects of our society. I will be an independent voice in the Legislature who will not cave in to the extremes of either party.

June 2nd

either Draper Rep. Jeff Stenquist nor his Republican challenger, Carolyn Phippen, could muster the energy to answer City Weekly’s questions about their primary in House District 46 (don’t worry, we made sure they both received them). But in Stenquist and Phippen’s defense, we only gave three week’s notice—that’s like … less than a week per question! We thought about leaving a blank space where their responses would have been. But our pages and your time would be better utilized by introducing United Utah candidate Ladd Johnson, the only other person running in the House 46 race (yes, much like the state’s U.S. Senate race, there is no Democratic candidate).

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Open: Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Best bet: The classic is éclair perfection Can’t miss: Any of their seasonal flavors

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AT A GLANCE

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he expectation of variety is both a blessing and a curse for modern American bakeries. As much as I love heading into a bakery that is well-stocked with everything from sourdough bread to baklava, I have learned to appreciate the fruits of discipline and specialization. While we have plenty of amazing bakeries that specialize in different regional menus, it’s rare to find a spot like Éclair French Pastry (7948 S. 1300 East, 385-259-4100, eclairslc.com) that sticks with one particular item. As the name implies, Éclair is all about the holy trinity of pâte à choux, pastry cream and chocolate ganache that comprise one of the most venerated pastries of all time. Éclair French Pastry got its start when owner and head pastry chef Youssef and manager Jacque Newman opened their first location on 2112 E. 1300 South. As longtime friends, Youssef and Newman based the idea for their bakery around Youssef’s éclair recipe, which originated in an 18thcentury French cookbook, according to Newman. With a killer éclair recipe in hand and a creative approach to variation that has launched nearly 20 different flavors of éclair, it didn’t take long for Éclair French Pastry to require expansion. To accommodate their growing business, the

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While trying the whole gamut of the flavors available at Éclair was tempting, I had to realize my own limitations. In addition to the classic, my lineup included cookie butter ($5), lavender ($5), mocha ($5) and almond. The cookie butter éclair is ideal for those who like a bit of excess in their desserts. It’s piped full of cookie butter filling, topped with healthy dollops of whipped cream and crowned with a single Biscoff cookie. I always respond positively when bakers merge multiple desserts into one, so this éclair that is also a cookie ranks pretty high for me. The almond and mocha eclairs were also solid; it’s clear that balancing tricky flavors is one of Youssef’s superpowers. A good example of this came when trying the lavender éclair. My first bite was of an unfrosted section of the éclair’s undercarriage, which made me think the lavender flavor was a bit too strong. Once I resumed eating and got an equal share of the icing, I was amazed at how well its flavor balanced out the lavender filling. It’s moments like these that make one realize the true talent behind something as deceptively simple as an éclair. In addition to their staggering variety of éclair flavors, Éclair French Pastry also offers delightful tarts, jewel-toned macarons and an international weekend brunch that celebrates the cuisine of the world. Newman was also quick to mention that Éclair offers classes for those interested in perfecting their tart crust or whipping up a batch of thin sable cookies. Overall, Éclair is a great addition to the area—the more locally-owned niche bakeries we have along the Wasatch Front, the better. CW

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team recently relocated to their current spot in Sandy’s East Bench. When I stopped by to check out their new digs, I had the chance to talk with both Newman and Youssef about their bakery and the concept that has been a local crowd pleaser since its arrival. “When we were closer to Sugar House and Downtown, our kind of bakery was expected,” Newman says. “In Sandy, we’re a bit unexpected, which is what has brought people to our door.” The focus on eclairs also has plenty to do with the bakery’s popularity; most Utahns were raised on the mediocre versions whipped up by the dozen in grocery store bakeries. The offerings at Éclair are made with such care and technique that it’s visible from the moment you enter. The entry point for a first-time visit to Éclair is the classic chocolate vanilla éclair ($5). As this flavor combo is the most ubiquitous across all bakeries, it’s the best way to get a bead on what Éclair is all about. Each order is lovingly plucked from a gorgeous display case, where the day’s items lounge on their trays like Hollywood starlets sunbathing poolside. The eclairs here aren’t the stubby, potato-shaped pastries that we tend to think of when we order up eclairs outside of Europe, but are long, thin and filled to the absolute limit with silky pastry cream. The classic is a prime example of how a conceptually simple creation such as an éclair can be transcendent if each component is executed to perfection. The choux was precisely the texture it needed to be—a bit of toothsome bite on the outside that yields to a buttery chewiness once you get near the center. The pastry cream was velvety smooth, packed just the right balance of vanilla flavor, and filled every nook and cranny of the pastry’s interior. Oh, and that chocolate ganache on top was stellar— thick, rich and just sweet enough to turn your knees to jelly.

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Bonneville Brewery 1641 N. Main, Tooele BonnevilleBrewery.com On Tap: Peaches and Cream Ale

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

Desert Edge Brewery 273 Trolley Square, SLC DesertEdgeBrewery.com On Tap: British Mild

Proper Brewing 857 S. Main, SLC ProperBrewingCo.com On Tap: Veni Vidi BiBi- Italian Pilsner

Epic Brewing Co. 825 S. State, SLC EpicBrewing.com On Tap: Experimental IPA #2

Red Rock Brewing Multiple Locations RedRockBrewing.com On Tap: Zwickle Mandarina

Fisher Brewing Co. 320 W. 800 South, SLC FisherBeer.com On Tap: Fisher Beer

RoHa Brewing Project 30 Kensington Ave, SLC RoHaBrewing.com On Tap: Spudnik 7

Grid City Beer Works 333 W. 2100 South, SLC GridCityBeerWorks.com On Tap: Extra Pale Ale

Roosters Brewing Multiple Locations RoostersBrewingCo.com On Tap: Cosmic Autumn Rebellion

Hopkins Brewing Co. 1048 E. 2100 South, SLC HopkinsBrewingCompany.com On Tap: Black Sesame Stout

SaltFire Brewing 2199 S. West Temple, South Salt Lake SaltFireBrewing.com On Tap: Mobius Trip Oak Aged Sour

Kiitos Brewing 608 W. 700 South, SLC KiitosBrewing.com Level Crossing Brewing Co. 2496 S. West Temple, South Salt Lake LevelCrossingBrewing.com On Tap: Throwing Smoke Smoked Porter

Salt Flats Brewing 2020 Industrial Circle, SLC SaltFlatsBeer.com On Tap: Barrel-Aged Winter Amber Shades Brewing 154 W. Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake ShadesBrewing.beer On Tap: Winter Warmer Amber Ale Silver Reef

A list of what local craft breweries and cider houses have on tap this week 4391 S. Enterprise Drive, St. George StGeorgeBev.com Squatters 147 W. Broadway, SLC Squatters.com Strap Tank Brewery Multiple Locations StrapTankBrewery.com Springville On Tap: PB Rider, Peanut Butter Stout Lehi On Tap: 2-Stroke, Vanilla Mocha Porter TF Brewing 936 S. 300 West, SLC TFBrewing.com On Tap: Edel Pils Talisman Brewing Co. 1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden TalismanBrewingCo.com On Tap: Kingslayer Toasted Barrel Brewery 412 W. 600 North, SLC ToastedBarrelBrewery.com Uinta Brewing 1722 S. Fremont Drive, SLC UintaBrewing.com On Tap: Was Angeles Craft Beer UTOG 2331 Grant Ave, Ogden UTOGBrewing.com On Tap: Snowcat IPA Vernal Brewing 55 S. 500 East, Vernal VernalBrewing.com Wasatch 2110 S. Highland Drive, SLC WasatchBeers.com Zion Brewery 95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale ZionBrewery.com Zolupez 205 W. 29th Street #2, Ogden Zolupez.com

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inta - Watermelon Philly Sour: The next installment in Uinta’s Pro Line Series of beers, this new sour features Philly Sour yeast, which was discovered from an old tree that inhabits a Philadelphia cemetery. Its low-sulfur profile and sour qualities have been making this a popular yeast for tart beers around the country. It pours a crisp, fizzy head of a pastel white color over a mildly hazy goldenyellow body, with light carbonation. Head retention is poor, and there is no visible lacing. Juicy watermelon sweetness hits the nose up front, with the gentle subtleties of malted wheat, pale malts and very light sour tree fruits. The base and watermelon come through very nicely to form a tangy and refreshing collective flavor. Smooth, clean wheat malts, with the residual and unique gentle sweetness of watermelon pulp, are accented nicely by the tanginess of the fruit, particularly on the finish. The texture is slick, slightly chewy, clean, tangy and medium dry. Carbonation is moderate, generating a medium frothiness and a very crisp finish. The 7.0 percent body is medium for the style, light/medium overall. Balance is nearly even between sweet, acidic and tangy. Alcohol presence is very light, and there are no off characters. Overall: I’m finding melon characters, including watermelon and cucumber, are excellent compliments to a sharply acidic

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Navajo Hogan Reopens Earlier this year, Navajo Hogan (447 E. 3300 South, 801466-2860, ordernavajohogan.com) had to close up shop due to damages caused by a kitchen fire. We’re happy to announce that this classic Navajo taco spot has reopened and is back in business. The restaurant has been open since 1989 and is one of our local fry bread pioneers. Fans of the traditional Navajo taco—a warm slab of fry bread topped with pinto beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomato and sour cream—can continue getting their fix during lunch hours Tuesday through Saturday. Glad the Espinoza family was able to get things up and running again.

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De Los Muertos Opens I recently spotted De Los Muertos (1215 E. Wilmington Avenue) and its colorfully decorated patio while running errands in Sugar House, and I have to say this place looks right up my alley. It’s a traditional Mexican food spot serving up birria tacos and Monterey-style burritos. Their menu is also packed with plenty of Impossible meat alternatives for those craving a plant-based taco adventure. I’ve got my eye on their smothered chicken mole burrito and all of their breakfast items. With the weather getting warmer, it’s hard to think of a better way to spend lunchtime than enjoying a few tacos on that gorgeous patio.

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hen Cindy McAllister and Ben Brinton—aka The Deaf and the Musician—play at a venue, a few interesting things tend to happen. For starters, Brinton will kick off a set by conversing with the audience, sketching out the basics of their act. That might include information about his looping pedal, or how many originals they’ll spot amongst the cover songs. Mostly, though, he’ll start out by mentioning in clear terms that McAllister’s going to be engaged in American Sign Language (ASL) throughout the set, accompanying Brinton’s sung vocals. Only after that, they’ll begin a song. Then some new people will enter the room; these are people who’re not familiar with the act, who missed the introductory comments. They tend to look over once, twice, maybe more, ascertaining that, yes, there’s signing taking place. This pattern repeats about as long as they’re onstage, about 90-120 minutes depending on the venue. That group of newbies, we should add, is offset by friends and fans of the band, some of whom also live with hearing loss, and who show up to engage in a bit of in-set banter with the duo. The last near-guarantee involves applause. In his intro comments, Brinton and McAllister note the ASL version of applause, hands raised and rotating. When the first song ends, clapping still occurs. Then a little less on the second rounds, with some folks now adding in applause via the requested, ASL method. By the third song, or so, Brinton mentions the best way to applaud again. Most in the audience finally find that “click,” and applaud ASLstyle for the balance of their stay. “The feedback of that is typically positive,” Brinton says of his opening comments. “I like to think that we’re hitting our goal. I’m from the Mr. Rogers generation. I think that people enjoy seeing how things work, or taking a peek behind the curtain. Things like giving a real simple explanation of ‘signing and applauding’ is an example of offering more than just music. You’re offering a little tidbit of information.”

For as much as Brinton chats on the mic during shows, he’s content to not do that for solo gigs, suggesting that “one of my favorite things is just to be a guy in the corner. I’m background music. I’m going through my list of songs, and I can always tell when it’s going well and people are enjoying themselves.” For The Deaf and the Musician, Brinton typically plays guitar, then begins adding loops through his loop pedal. In the span of a minute or two, he can have a nice undercurrent of sounds built beneath his vocals and McAllister’s signing. The songs they play are quite a mix. Radiohead’s “Creep” is a regular on their setlists—not an uncommon cover, but when it’s paired with the omnipresent “Wagon Wheel,” followed by “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” “Hallelujah,” “Just Like Heaven,” “Royals”... well, you’ve got a curious thing going on. McAllister suggests that the cuts that’re known, but aren’t the most-known songs, are the ones that draw in a listener. Brinton—again reinforcing the idea that his duo’s about a wedding of education and entertainment—says that his and McAllister’s act has “a really specific niche that’s really about playing music just underneath the conversations. I’ve been performing for 10-years-plus, and I’ve come to learn that there’s a bad taste left in some people’s mouths when they see live music. It’s too loud, or they go to a venue and it’s not what they expected. To isolate a lot of those problems, my strategy is to play much more chill, morelyrically-oriented songs.” In time, as in the next year, the duo hopes to play some dates outside of Utah; in various states of booking and/or research are places like Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado. Meanwhile, gigs around the region are maintained at a pretty busy clip, with two gigs a week not uncommon. “Our show is a bit of deaf or disability outreach. We’re trying to change the notion of what’s acceptable in enjoying a performance,” Brinton says. “It’s always surprising how people are really drawn to Cindy’s sign language. And when they talk to us afterwards, there’s usually a much deeper story involved. It could be about knowing someone who’s deaf or how they learned sign language back in school and it made them suddenly think about when they were in grade school, learning the A, B, C’s.” “Older folks, even in the middle of a set, will tell us how much they’re enjoying it,” Brinton says with a chuckle. “That’s that sense of enthusiasm. We share this sense of appreciation for the songs with them, this same appreciation for music, this same appreciation for sign language. It’s generally quite touching.” For more information on The Deaf and The Musician, plus Brinton’s originals, you can check: benbrinton.com. CW

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hen you talk to people who are involved at KUA A 99.1 FM, there’s a steady stream of internal compliments aimed at a three-hour block on Thursday night. That’s when, from 7-10 p.m., a couple of smarties—Jon Christiansen and Justin Burch—hold down the micro-station’s 100-watts. They deliver a show that’s equal parts educational and entertaining. While the term “educational” might be an off-putting one for your average radio listener, folks seeking out a show like Second Wind are going to be just fine with some lengthy interstitial breaks. During those breaks, the pair chop up the set that’s just played, giving deep background on some deep cuts. They do so with a certain sense of organization. On the first Thursday of the month, the pair focuses on the best releases of the past month. On the third Thursday, they deep dive into the releases of a specific record label. On the other two weeks of the month, they put together a free-form style of program that bounces around a variety of different sounds, though even those are roughed-in by conversations the pair have over the course of the week. Burch says that “we’re both fairly-omnivorous listeners and curators. And we have our own specialties, you know? In the most-simple sense, I would say that John is the rock guy and I’m the jazz guy, I guess. But! We both love all of it.” And by “all of it” Burch means all of the music that’s been recorded and released, anything being fair game for their expan-

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sive, adventurous playlists. For example, Burch sketched out a years-long love affair with West African music, which he’s been collecting en masse for a bit now. In talking about this, he delves into not just music per se, but sidebars into conversations about colonialism, the record industry and other adjacent topics. On-air, the pair do this routinely, bouncing an idea one way, then following it the other way. Eventually, they’ll collectively consider the conversation covered. And then another long song begins. Their easy-going rapport has been on display at KUA A for more than three years. But the pair have known each other for well over a decade, as both worked at the original home of Graywhale Entertainment. Burch is at the Taylorsville shop full-time, while Christiansen fills-in occasionally. Burch seamlessly ties together his day job and his weekly volunteer gig when saying that “we want the show to be positive and inviting without any keeping of gates. And we try to avoid pretension as much as we can, you know?” That said, he knows what people like, as “I still work at Graywhale, have for 10 or 11 years now. Every day I see people I know and I like, and I can curate to those people’s tastes in a smart, targeted manner.” It’s not bragging if it’s true. The hosts of Second Wind know they have a rapt audience, one that’s full of crate digger-types. And they’ll challenge you in a good way if you consider yourself part of that self-selecting group. “Our pithy, two-word description,” Burch says, “is ‘intersectional psychedelic.’ That’s from the beginning, when we were forced to make up a description.” To which Christiansen adds, “we’re coming from all angles and we play stuff from anywhere. We’re not bound by borders. It still has some sort of vibe with psychedelia and jazz and, in a way, those are the main points of reference we come back to.” Another way to say this: Second Wind is a world-class radio show with world-wide reach. Over the next month, we’ll introduce you to the other volunteer DJs at KUA A (kuaafm. org). Check our Buzz Blog at cityweekly.net for those throughout May and June. CW

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Get Funky Festival @ The Great Saltair

V2 Presents is bringing house and techno music to the Great Saltair (12408 W. Saltair Dr., Magna) with this rejuvenated festival, a renewed SLC Memorial Day weekend tradition back in ’22 after a 2021 reboot. This showcase for house and electronic acts will feature two full nights (and early mornings) of performance on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28. Acts on the first evening will include Green Velvet, Reel Mood, Silent Reign, Kendoll, Benny Benassi and Dom Dolla; Saturday brings AC Slater, J. Worra, Dusty Cloud, Nate Lowpass, Black V Neck and Kyle Watson. Gates for the shows open at 7 p.m., with the acts running from 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. nightly; it’s an 18+ event. There are various price points for Get Funky’s single day and weekend passes; specific info can be found at getfunkyfestival.com. That site also addresses FAQs like overnighting (nope), bag policies (keep ’em clear), rental lockers (they got ’em) and other very-specific-to-Saltair questions.

Pedrito Martinez Group @ JQ Lawson Capitol Theatre

The show’s bio gives a sweet, full overview of this fine concert headed to the Capitol Theatre: “The Pedrito Martinez Group has its roots planted firmly in the Afro-Cuban Rumba tradition and in the bata rhythms and vocal chants of the music of Yoruba

and Santeria. Ben Ratliff summed it up aptly for the New York Times calling it, ‘complex, blenderized Africa-to-the-New-World funk.’ Since its formation, the Pedrito Martinez group has developed into an extraordinarily tight and creative unit delighting fans worldwide.” If that didn’t sell you, run over to your nearest device playing YouTube and call up the band’s NPR Tiny Desk concert for a sampler; this four-man band sounds significantly more dense than your average quartet, with soulful sounds that aren’t heard in downtown SLC every weekend. This show takes place at the JQ Lawson Capitol Theatre (50 W. 200 South) on Friday, May 27. Tickets run $10 - 29.50, depending largely on if you’re buying floor tickets or seats (it’s likely some folks will find this percussive music of such quality that no seating will be necessary). For additional information see saltlakecountyarts.com.

Battle of the Bands @ DLC @ Quarters

Celebrating a first birthday, The DLC (5 E. 400 South) offers up an old-fashioned Battle of the Bands for the old-fashioned price of $5. Saturday night will be alright for (musical) fighting for the following area acts: Scheissters, Strawberry Cough, Slick Velveteens, Cudney and Beneath The Sparrows. The winner of the event gets, in no particular order of importance, bragging rights, an actual trophy; and 1,000 U.S. dollars. Okay: the money’s the best “get,” for sure. Meanwhile,

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The Body @ Urban Lounge

Occasionally—and maybe more than that—you wish to go to a show with the clear intent of having your door rattled, your cobwebs cleaned, your roof raised. The Body have released a record of the 2021 vintage called I’ve Seen All I’ve Need to See, and it really does awaken the senses. The mere idea of these songs being played in a room with a massive sound system is enough to cause knees to shake and ears to twitch. This is the toptier, heavy stuff. The Guardian goes over the top in describing the album’s opening track, writing “It’s no exaggeration to say this U.S. duo are one of the greatest bands working anywhere today, making metal at its most corroded. With its screams and silences, ‘A Lament’ seems to survey a collapsing planet.” The Body plays the Urban Lounge (241 S. 500 East) on June 1 with a 7 p.m. door. Tickets at $15 can be located at 24tix.com. Also appearing are Midwife, Sympathy Pain and Last.

Crucial Salt Lake @ Kilby Court

A host of local talents will take the stage at Kilby Court (741 S. Kilby Ct.) for a Sunday day/night affair that’ll include Acacia Ridge, Sunfish, Say

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The Carousel Tour @ Metro Music Hall

This tour’s a fascinating one, featuring three vocalists, bandleaders and songwriters in Laura Jane Grace, Anthony Green and Tim Kasher. The three will alternate full sets, with collaborations scattered along the way; bassist Megan Siebe and drummer Alex Kerns provide the shared rhythm section. The Houston Press notes that all three are able to blend new songs into their sets, as “Grace released two solo projects recently, 2020’s critically hailed Stay Alive and a 2021 EP titled At War With The Silverfish. Kasher, also of Cursive and The Good Life, dropped new music last month, a solo album titled Middling Age. Green, who is lead singer for Circa Survive, Saosin and The Sound of Animals Fighting, presented his first collection of children’s music last year.” Undoubtedly Grace, best known for work with Against Me!, will bring in a ton of fans, but it’s the shared experience that all the performers are shooting for with this unique live concept. Doors for this Monday, May 30 show at Metro Music Hall (615 W. 100 South) open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at 24tix.com. Oceanator rounds out the bill. CW

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) In defining the essential elements at play in the agenda of a typical Aries person, I am not inclined to invoke the words “sometimes” or “maybe.” Nor do I make frequent use of the words “periodically,” “if” or “ordinarily.” Instead, my primary identifying term for many Aries characters is “Now!!!” with three exclamation points. In referring to the experiences of your sign, I also tend to rely heavily on the following descriptors: pronto, presto, push, directly, why not?, engage, declare, activate, venture into, enterprising, seize, deliver and wield. You are authorized to fully activate and deploy these qualities in the next three weeks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) I like Joan Didion’s definitions of self-respect. As you enter a favorable phase for deepening and enhancing your self-respect, they may be helpful. Didion said self-respect is a “sense of one’s intrinsic worth,” and added, “People who respect themselves are willing to accept the risk that the venture will go bankrupt, that the liaison may not turn out to be one in which every day is a holiday. They are willing to invest something of themselves.” And maybe the most essential thing about self-respect, according to Didion, is that it is “a discipline, a habit of mind that can never be faked but can be developed, trained, coaxed forth.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “Some nights you are the lighthouse, some nights the sea,” writes Libran author Ocean Vuong. According to my astrological analysis, you are better suited to be the lighthouse than the sea in the coming days. Lately, you have thoroughly embodied the sea, and that has prepared you well to provide illumination. You have learned new secrets about the tides and the waves. You are attuned to the rhythms of the undercurrents. So I hope you will now embrace your role as a beacon, Libra. I expect that people will look to your radiance to guide and inspire them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “Movie people are possessed by demons, but a very low form of demons,” observes author Edna O’Brien. She should know. She has hung out with many big film stars. Since you’re probably not in the movie business yourself, your demons may be much higher quality than those of celebrity actors and directors. And I’m guessing that in the coming weeks, your demons will become even finer and more interesting than ever before—even to the point that they could become helpers and advisers. For the best results, treat them with respect and be willing to listen to their ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) I’m all in favor of you getting what you yearn for. I have no inhibitions or caveats as I urge you to unleash all your ingenuity and hard work in quest of your beautiful goals. And in the hope of inspiring you to upgrade your ability to fulfill these sacred prospects, I offer you a tip from Sagittarian author Martha Beck. She wrote, “To attract something that you want, become as joyful as you think that thing would make you.”

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) According to author Caroline Myss, “You should see everything about your life as a lesson.” Whoa! Really? Each trip to the CANCER (June 21-July 22) Wilma Mankiller was the first female Principal Chief of the grocery store should be a learning opportunity? Myss says yes! Cherokee Nation. She said, “The cow runs away from the storm, For example, let’s say you’re in the snack foods aisle, and you’re while the buffalo charges directly toward it—and gets through tempted to put Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips and Lay’s it quicker.” Political analyst Donna Brazile expounded on Barbecue Potato Chips in your cart. But your gut is screaming Mankiller’s strategy: “Whenever I’m confronted with a tough at you, “That stuff isn’t healthy for you!” And yet you decide challenge, I do not prolong the torment. I become the buffalo.” I to ignore your gut’s advice. You buy and eat both bags. Myss recommend Mankiller’s and Brazile’s approach for you and me in would say you have squandered a learning opportunity: “You’ve the coming days, my fellow Cancerian. Now please excuse me as harmed yourself by blocking your intuitive voice,” she writes. I race in the direction of the squall I see brewing in the distance. Now, in accordance with astrological omens, Capricorn, here’s your homework assignment: Regard every upcoming event as a chance to learn how to trust your intuition better. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The New Yorker is an influential, Pulitzer Prize-winning magazine that features witty writing and impeccable fact-checking. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) In 2017, its stories exposed the extensive sexual misconduct An Aquarian poet was disturbed when a suitor told her, “I’m committed by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein—and helped really very fond of you.” She responded, “I don’t like fond. It lead to his prosecution. How did the magazine get its start? sounds like something you would tell a dog. Give me love, or It was co-founded in 1925 by Harold Ross, who had dropped nothing. Throw your fond in a pond.” I don’t advise you to adopt out of school at age 13. He edited every issue for the next 26 a similar attitude anytime soon, Aquarius. In my oracular opinyears. I’m sensing the possibility of a comparable development ion, you should wholeheartedly welcome fondness. You should in your life, Leo. In the coming months, you may get involved honor it and celebrate it. In itself, it is a rich, complex attitude. in a project that seems to be beyond the reach of your official And it may also lead, if you welcome it, to even more complex capacities or formal credentials. I urge you to proceed as if you and profound interweavings. can and will succeed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) “I need a playlist of all the songs I used to love but forgot about,” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Virgo-born Jocko Willink is a retired naval officer and author. In wrote Tumblr blogger Yuyuuyuyuu. I think you could use such a his book Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual, he lays down playlist, too, Pisces. In fact, I would love to see you receive a host his manifesto: “Become the discipline—embrace its cold and of memos that remind you of all the things you love and need and relentless power. And it will make you better and stronger and are interested in—but have forgotten about or neglected. The smarter and faster and healthier than anything else. And most coming weeks will be an excellent time to recover what has been important: It will make you free.” While I don’t expect you to lost. I hope you will re-establish connections and restore past embrace Willink’s rigorous ethic with the same fanatical grip, glories that deserve to accompany you into the future.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) “Reality is not simply there; it does not simply exist,” claimed author Paul Celan. “It must be sought out and won.” I think that is excellent advice for you right now. But what does it mean in practical terms? How can you seek out and win reality? My first suggestion is to put your personal stamp on every situation you encounter. Do something subtle or strong to make each event serve your specific interests and goals. My second suggestion is to discern the illusions that other people are projecting and avoid buying into those misunderstandings. My third suggestion is to act as if it’s always possible to make life richer, more vivid and more meaningful. And then figure out how to do that.

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here do rich people live? According to HGTV, high-income earners live in these areas: Atherton, Hillsborough and Los Altos—all in California; Scarsdale, New York; Cherry Hills Village, Colorado; Short Hills, New Jersey; Highland Park, Texas; and Glencoe, Illinois. The three California towns are near Silicon Valley, where tech moguls and ultra-rich celebs live. All the towns on the HGTV list have households that bring in at least $300K per year. Fortune noted that while California has many millionaires, don’t forget Boston, Massachusetts, as well as neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington, and New York City, New York. In Utah, the richest zip codes are 84060 (Summit County) and 84004 (Alpine), with pricey neighborhoods on the East side of Salt Lake County—such as the greater Avenues, Yalecrest and Holladay. But where does the middle class—the main economic group in the U.S.—live? According to the National Association of Realtors and SmartAssets, Utah and Idaho top the list for the highest concentration of middle-class households, at 47% 42%, respectively. The list was based on seven metrics, including the percentage of overall households in the middle class, median household income adjusted for cost of living, median home values, homeownership rates, the four-year change in median household income, the Gini index (which calculates wealth disparities) and job growth. The middle-class moniker originally referred to in the social hierarchy of capitalism was the bourgeoisie, which was separate from the nobility or the poor or serf class. The Economist magazine at one time asserted that over half of the world’s population belonged to the middle class. The group is in the middle between capitalist owners of production and industry and the working class, whose income is generated from hourly wages. I think it’s safe to say that most Americans believe they are part of the middle class, even though real earnings have been flat for years while housing, health care and housing costs have continued to rise along with inflation. To make the top of the “Best States for the Middle Class” list, the adjusted household income (AHI) for a middle-class Utahn is $81,468, with 71.32% owning their own homes that have a median home value of $360,800. Our neighbor to the north, Idaho, has an AHI of $68,301, with a median home value of $290,400 and 72.75% ownership. As a Realtor, I can look at those median home values and instantly determine from experience and sales data that values would likely double if homeowners decided to sell their property. Do we actually have billionaires here in the Beehive State? According to Slacker, Utah’s top five richest people are: 1. Matthew Prince, Park City, estimated to be worth $4.5 billion, largely from Cloudflare cybersecurity; 2. Gail Miller, Salt Lake City, $3.2 billion from car dealerships; 3. Scott Watterson, Logan, $1.6 billion from iFIT fitness equipment; 4-5. Ryan and Jared Smith, Provo, brothers worth $1.6 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, who founded Qualtrics cloud computing. n Content is prepared expressly for Community and is not endorsed by City Weekly staff.

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There Are Rules At the Rio condo building, a few blocks from Central Park in New York City, building management has filed a lawsuit against resident Helen Hirsh, 83, alleging she “defecated in the fitness center’s pool and then again in the fitness center shower,” according to the New York Post. The lawsuit also alleges that Hirsh “screams and makes loud noises while using the gym and the pool” and doesn’t always wear appropriate attire in the gym. Hirsh was banned from the facilities but apparently has snuck back in by following a real estate agent touring prospective buyers or by catching an open door when other residents were leaving. Management has had to take both the pool and the fitness center out of use so both could be cleaned and sanitized. But Hirsh thinks the suit is payback because she doesn’t tip. “I’m an old lady. Why should I tip you all the time? I don’t want to live here anymore,” she said.

so that they might later learn her identity. The Associated Press reported that they had hoped to bury her earlier, but the pandemic had slowed plans to put her to rest. Future biology studies will be undertaken using a plastic skeleton. DUI “DUI” has a new meaning for drivers and hikers in the Normandy region of France, The Connexion reported on May 11: deer under the influence. The 30 Million Friends Organization, an animal rescue group, said at this time of year, deer gorge on spring flowers that are loaded with sugar, which ferments in their stomachs and makes them “drunk.” For example, they may become disoriented and sometimes panicked, wandering into dangerous situations. Experts remind anyone who comes across a bombed Bambi to stay calm and not upset the animal.

He Can’t Help Himself Brazilian defender Marcelo, 34, was dismissed from the Lyon squad of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats French Football League last August after reportedly laughing during captain Leo Dubois’ speech following the team’s losing match against Angers. But on May 10, ESPN reported there was more to the explosive story. Marcelo, who was considered one of the leaders of the team, apparently had an ongoing issue with passing gas and laughing inappropriately in the locker room among his teammates. He had signed a contract with Lyon before the start of the season, but it was terminated in January, and he signed with Bordeaux, which is having a stinky season of its own, now at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table and seven points from safety.

Florida At the Palm Haven Mobile Home Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, feathers were flying on May 8, The Smoking Gun reported. Christine Terman, 57, became angry that a chicken belonging to her neighbor, Lawrence Stenzel, had been defecating on the patio. So, according to the arrest report, Terman “retrieved a bucket of pee from her bathroom” and threw it at Stenzel. The bucket struck him in the face, “causing him pain,” but worse, the police report went on, “the victim was wet when we arrived and smelled of urine.” Terman fessed up to the dousing and was booked into the county jail on a misdemeanor battery charge; her boyfriend, Kevin Avery, 59, was also arrested for threatening Stenzel in the presence of the officers.

Bright Idea Eighty-two-year-old actor James Cromwell, known most recently for his role on Succession, glued his palm to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks store counter on May 10 to protest the extra charge the coffee company assesses for plant-based milk in their drinks. He later used a knife to scrape his hand off the counter. The Associated Press reported that Cromwell, who starred in Babe: Pig in the City, is a longtime animal-rights protester. For its part, Starbucks seemed nonplussed by the protest, which was organized by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, characterizing the nondairy milk customizations as similar to any other, “such as an additional espresso shot or syrup.”

n Janiya Shaimiracle Douglas, 19, was arrested on May 12 in the Florida Keys for reckless driving and fleeing from a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy, ClickOrlando.com reported. When the officer finally caught up to her, Douglas told him that getting arrested had been on her bucket list since high school. So, congratulations, Janiya! You can tick that one off!

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It’s a Mystery In Schleiden, Germany, on May 11, high school students laid to rest a classmate who had been with them for generations: Anh Bian, the human female skeleton that had dwelt in the school’s biology classroom since the 1950s, and whom they had given the Vietnamese name for “mysterious peace.” Students, teachers and town officials buried the anonymous woman in the town’s Protestant cemetery in a coffin marked with symbols of all the world’s major religions. But before doing so, they collected DNA

Great Art When Laura Young picked up a marble bust from the floor of a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas, in 2018, she couldn’t have imagined the saga that was about to unfold. As it turns out, the Associated Press reported on May 6, her $35 bust is believed to be a centuries-old sculpture of Pompey the Great, missing from the collection of King Ludwig I of Bavaria since World War II. Experts suspect an American soldier brought the bust to the United States after the war. The piece will visit the San Antonio Museum of Art until next year, when it will be returned to Germany. “I’m glad I got to be a small part of its long and complicated history, and he looked great in the house while I had him,” Young said.

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