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SOAP BOX “Unseen Alleys,” Nov. 3 On the Street

Great story. I grew up walking down Salt Lake City’s alleyways as a kid. I used to like to grab some of the fruit hanging over the fences. CATHIE GALLEGOS CHANSAMONE COSTANZO

Via Facebook I’m really enjoying all the artwork around Salt Lake.

I used to respect Jon Huntsman Jr. He sold his soul—or got blackmailed? DEANNA BISHOFF GARCIA

Via Facebook I was screaming at the TV when I saw Huntsman’s pathetic endorsement of Lee. I actually voted for him once and changed my affiliation to do so. I was fooled by his lies. I’m so terrified that Lee will be re-elected. Young Utah voters, it’s up to you!

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“Pour ‘Em, Jon,” Nov. 3 Private Eye

Disgusted with my old self for voting for this dufus.

Those TV ads with Jon Huntsman Jr. barking for Sen. Mike Lee are just disgusting. I used to like Huntsman, but no more. MELBA CHILDS

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Via Instagram Huntsman has always been right wing when it comes to economic issues. And he has always endorsed Lee. He is wrong on that, but it doesn’t change the fact that he stood up for equality at a time when even most Utah Democrats didn’t and when it bought him zero political points. I give him credit. JAMES BRAMBLE

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[Editor’s note: City Weekly went to print before polls closed on Election Day, so we put out a call for predictions from our readers. Here’s what we heard.] Democrats will keep six seats in the Utah Senate. SEN.-ELECT NATE BLOUIN

@NateForUtah Mike Lee: 52% Evan McMullin: 44% DYLAN MCDONNELL

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If you had to, what subject would you teach? Bryan Bale

I have taught classes in Middle Eastern percussion. I did it only because it’s a small niche in this part of the world. I incorporated some basic music theory into those lessons. I’m not the best percussionist in the area, but I think I managed to pass some knowledge along.

Benjamin Wood

Fun answer: Introductory Ukulele. Real answer: It might be cool to teach a few credits of 100-level journalism some day.

Scott Renshaw

The critical thinking skills to understand when you’re being fed scare-mongering bullshit, so that maybe we can focus on dealing with actual problems that are actually happening.

Kelly Boyce

The art of taking the perfect butt picture in nature. Commonly known as the perfect smile, just vertical, this art is probably going to take over social media in the next several years. Get into the trend as early as possible!

Emilee Atkinson

Gatekeeping, sexism and racism in the Star Wars fandom, and why it sucks ass.

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2 Broke Girls and the Fallacies of LateStage Capitalism. I have an entirely sitcom-based curriculum that no college will dare touch.

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Weird Science

“She blinded me with science. And hit me with technology.”— Thomas Dolby

f Thomas Dolby were to update the lyrics of his 1982 hit song, he might write: “With a blind eye turned to science, we still thought technology would save our ass.” Such a revision might make you laugh, but it ought to make you think. Just consider the problems bedeviling us. Many people assume no threat is insoluble because a techno wizard will deliver a fix. Maybe a pipeline, seawall or quantum computer will do the trick? Or a machine that will suck carbon dioxide out of the troposphere? It’s just a matter of time. Interrogating that assumption recalls the record-setting string of sweltering days Utahns endured in August and September. With no tech remedy at hand, temperatures were up, and rainfall was down. Also down was the water level in the Formerly Great Salt Lake, as opposed to the price of gasoline, which spiked. COVID-19 continued to take a daily toll on the unvaccinated, and the inflation rate closed in on double-digits. Long before these calamities, I made it a practice to keep company with people who favored a “laugh, then think” approach to life’s vicissitudes (as exemplified by such wags as Jon Stewart). A wry wit had value during those decades. So did facts. Now, the post-truth age has me “laughing ruefully, then worrying.” A few holdovers from the good old days remain, however. Among them are late-night comedy shows and the annual Ig Nobel Awards. “The Ig Nobel awards are arguably the highlight of the scientific calendar. The prizes, which are the wayward son of the more righteous Nobels, are supposed to reward research that makes people laugh, then think,” wrote Helen Pilcher in Nature.

BY JOHN RASMUSON Now 32 years old, the Ig Nobels are sourced on the Harvard University campus. The award ceremony, which is beamed around the world, evokes the irreverent theatrics of such other Harvard satirists as the Lampoon and Hasty Pudding Club. Part of what redeems the Ig Nobels from low comedy is the participation of genuine Nobel laureates. I have followed the Ig Nobels for a long time. They are always rewarding, but last year brought a surprise: Three University of Utah researchers received the Ig Nobel Peace Prize! Ethan Beseris, David Carrier and Steven Naleway shared the surprising honor “for testing the hypothesis that humans evolved beards to protect themselves from punches to the face,” just as manes protect the throats of male lions. I recently asked Dr. Carrier what being an Ig Nobel laureate had meant. “It made me appreciate the significance of the Ig Nobel,” he said. “On the one hand, it is tongue-in-cheek; on the other, it recognizes good, curiosity-driven science.” This year’s Ig Nobel Peace Prize recognized scientists for “developing an algorithm to help gossipers decide when to tell the truth and when to lie,” organizers said. In this instance, I think truth-telling has been so devalued that unlike deliberative gossipers, Trumpsters lie reflexively. They traffic in misinformation and—as too many Utah politicians illustrate—do so with impunity. Mathematics is often at the heart of the awards bestowed on engineers and scientists. I have no math ability, so my attention gravitates to the literary prizes. This year, Annie Ernaux—an 82-year-old, French memoirist—received the Nobel Prize in Literature from the Swedish Academy for “the clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.” Meanwhile, the Ig Nobel in Literature recognized analytical research to discover “what makes legal documents unnecessarily difficult to understand.” Eight other Ig Nobels were awarded at the Sept. 15 ceremony. An Applied Cardiology Prize was earned by five European researchers for “finding evidence that when new romantic partners meet for the first time, and feel attracted to each other, their heart rates synchronize.”

It doesn’t surprise me. Neither would I be surprised to learn that similar synchrony connected the mob that gathered in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Three Americans—Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig—shared the Economics Nobel Prize for their research on the role of banks in financial crises such as the one triggered by the bursting housing bubble in 2007. But I must admit to having more interest in the Ig Nobel Economics Prize, awarded to three Italian economists whose study, Talent vs. Luck: The Role of Randomness in Success and Failure, explained why “success most often goes not to the most talented people, but instead to the luckiest.” That’s worth thinking about, isn’t it? The 2022 Biology Ig Nobel went to scientists from Brazil and Colombia “for studying how constipation affects the mating prospects of scorpions.” The Ig Nobel in Physics honored hydrodynamic research “trying to understand how ducklings manage to swim in formation.” Magnus Gens, a Swede, won the Ig Nobel’s Safety Engineering Prize for developing a crash-test-dummy moose to show how cars crumple when colliding with big wildlife; and five Japanese researchers took home the Engineering Ig Nobel for trying to discover the most efficient way to use your fingers when turning a knob. Polish scientists shared a Medicine Ig Nobel for “showing that when patients undergo some forms of toxic chemotherapy, they suffer fewer harmful side effects when ice cream replaces one traditional component of the procedure.” Finally, The Art History Ig Nobel Prize honored a study titled “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Ritual Enema Scenes on Ancient Maya Pottery.” On the one hand, the notion of enema rituals brings a smile. On the other, neither ritual nor technology saved the Mayan civilization from an ignoble end, undone by war, politics and drought. Ought we to be thinking about that? CW

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HITS&MISSES BY KATHARINE BIELE @kathybiele

ON THE STREET WITH BRYANT HEATH @slsees

MISS: Cost of Living

No worries, old white people. “They” will not replace you, because you have already replaced them. You may be racist if you think that we are being overrun by diversity—a term which, BTW, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas claims not to understand the meaning of. Just look at the housing market, which the Deseret News did recently. It’s being “dominated by white, older buyers.” Eighty-eight percent of all homebuyers are white, and “only 8% of buyers were Hispanic Americans, 3% were Black Americans and 2% were Asian Americans,” said a report from the National Association of Realtors. Young people are also being priced out of the market, and a lot of sales are now by cash. Utah is building like there’s no tomorrow, but it’s mainly upscale. “Prices continued upward in 2021, and now more than 50% of Utah households can’t afford to buy. For renters, realities are even more challenging,” reports the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

MISS: Sugar High

With housing in the news, let’s talk about Sugar House, if you even remember it. You may have noticed that streets are blocked now following a huge fire at the luxury living and retail complex that was once derisively called the Sugar Hole. The Residences at Sugar Alley were to be two, six-story wings with 189 luxury apartments, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. While admirers still talk about the area as drawing small, eclectic businesses, many of those have been pushed out as clusters of towers fill the void. One of our biggest fears is the loss of independently owned small businesses in Sugar House,” said Brandon Hill, co-chair of the Sugar House Chamber of Commerce. While change is inevitable, maybe density of this kind with a price tag out of reach for many isn’t. The Sugar Hole demons are trying to tell us something.

HIT: Fight for the Future

Even if the kids aren’t able to buy or rent a home, they can light the flame of hope for the future. A group of teenagers—yes, teenagers—has sued the state for promoting fossil fuels, the stuff that’s affecting their health and the air they breathe, FOX13 News reports. And just to demonstrate how little the state thinks of their lives: “The Constitution does not protect a right to a clean environment,” assistant Utah Attorney General Jeffrey Teichert argued. Oh, and he told the teens to ask the Legislature to help, like they “always” have in business-centered Utah. “The 94-page complaint singles out five policies dating back to 1979 that the group says ‘directs the maximization, promotion and systematic authorization’ of Utah’s oil, gas and coal industries,” the Deseret News reports. We’ll see soon enough if these children have standing in a lawsuit over their survival.

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retty much since the dawn of time, graffiti has been a regular feature in any community, and Salt Lake City is, of course, no exception. Almost every abandoned building has something scrawled on the exterior. Even new developments under construction aren’t immune, with barriers, driveway walls and fencing oftentimes tagged. Graffiti has become so ubiquitous nowadays that it mostly just fades into the background unnoticed. I once kept count of all the times I’ve spotted “ZOOT” around SLC, but quickly lost interest after a few weeks when the number surpassed 75. The easiest way for graffiti to catch my eye nowadays is when the message is funny or unexpected. For example, the transformation of Star Steel (Genesee Avenue and 700 West) to Steely Dan—the popular jazz rock band of the early ’70s—or the reminder for kids to eat their vegetables written on the playground equipment at Warm Springs Park (Wall Street and 300 West) both gave me a good chuckle. Those two messages, by the way, are long gone now. Star Steel has since changed ownership and goes by a different name, whereas I’d imagine some angst-driven preteen who hates healthy eating removed the veggie reminder. Even the wittiest of graffiti seems destined to be erased. But a few of my personal favorites are still around. A little sappy I know, but I enjoyed how someone added onto a chevronshaped utility marker at 800 East and 2100 South—a common symbol I’ve seen all over—converting it into a literal message of “LOVE.” And the “ENCHILADAS” etched into a curing sidewalk at 200 East and 100 South certainly made me hungry. It’s interesting how sidewalk graffiti seems to have the most longevity. Is this a commentary on the car-centric world we live in or maybe a testament to how pedestrians are too preoccupied with their phones? Regardless, take note, graffiti artists: If you want a sense of permanence, try looking down to the street, not up at the walls! CW

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to yourself and being loved for who you are remains poignant and relevant today.” Working in collaboration with de Mille’s hand-picked Rodeo repetiteur Paul Sutherland and her one-time assistant Diana Gonzales, Ballet West presents Rodeo as part of a program that also includes George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco and Jiří Kylián’s Return to a Strange Land. The final performances take place at the J.Q. Lawson Capitol Theatre (50 W. 200 South) on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 - $104, visit balletwest.org or arttix.org for tickets and additional event information. (Scott Renshaw)

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Plenty of artistic plans were disrupted in 2020, but every once in a while, it feels like a disruption was meant to be. While Ballet West originally intended to stage Agnes de Mille’s classic 1942 ballet Rodeo during its 2020 season, the necessary postponement until 2020 means that the company is celebrating the work’s 80th anniversary. “Rodeo is part of the history of ballet, in particular, the development of American ballet,” said Sklute in a press release. “Agnes de Mille redefined how we approach dance in the 20th century and it still colors the American approach—theatrically, artistically and technically—to ballet in the 21st century.” The one-act work, set to the music of Aaron Copland that includes the familiar theme “Hoe-Down,” tells the story of a cowgirl who wants to find her place in a world dominated by masculinity. Sklute noted that It’s also fascinating how much this 1942 work says about acceptance, inclusion and gender identity. Its ultimate message of staying true

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like being a part of a fun show and enjoy funny moments and good jokes. I was afraid that it would be very uptight, but there are some fun people in Utah.” Taylor brings his teachable talents as a headliner at Wiseguys Jordan Landing (3763 W. Center Park Dr., West Jordan) on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission; visit wiseguyscomedy.com to purchase tickets and for additional event information. (SR)

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When Texas-native comedian TJ Taylor spoke with City Weekly earlier this year as part of our profile of up-and-coming local artists, he shared that one of his off-stage endeavors included teaching a continuing education class at the University of Utah on the art of standup comedy—how to craft their material, develop their stage persona and promote themselves. That’s how you know you’re dealing with a real professional: He’s the guy other people go to in order to see how it’s done. You can also see he knows what he’s doing from a December 2020 YouTube clip in which he breaks down the tumultuous year that was just coming to an end. “They said 600,000 people in Utah voted for Trump,” he says. “And you know what that tells me about Utah? A lot of you m-----f-----s lied to me. … Twenty-five percent of people in Wyoming voted for Joe Biden. Which tells me that one in four people in Wyoming needs to get the f--- out of Wyoming. There’s nothing for you there.” “Being a comic in Utah is actually very fulfilling,” Taylor shared in August. “There are some really good audiences who

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ing his political leanings during Hitler’s rise to power. Join Colm Tóibín for a virtual author event sponsored by the King’s English Bookshop (1511 S. 1500 East) on Monday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. The Zoom event will be ticketed, with a free option that allows entrance to the broadcast, and a $30 option that includes entrance plus a copy of The Magician. Visit kingsenglish.com for the Eventbrite ticket link, and additional event information. (SR)

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Some writers wear their literary influences on their sleeve stylistically, but it’s not often that you can get a sense of a writer’s heroes simply through the stories they’ve chosen to tell. In addition to novels like Brooklyn—which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated 2015 film—Colm Tóibín has turned his attention to fictionalized tales of great authors. In 2004’s The Master, Tóibín focused on five years in the life of American-born British writer Henry James, touching on subjects including a possible closeted queer identity. And similar themes abound in Tóibín’s most recent novel, The Magician, chronicling the life of A Death in Venice writer Thomas Mann. The Magician tracks Mann’s life from his youth in a conservative British household with a Brazilianborn mother, and his pursuit of a respectable life that includes marrying into the family of a wealthy merchant. But hidden from the his family and from the rest of the world are his attractions to men, which consume him in particular when he becomes obsessed with a young boy he meets during a vacation in Italy. As his literary fame grows, the tension between his public and private life grows, includ-

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Checking in on November art experiences in Utah

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Finch Lane cate beauty of glass. The Glass Art Guild of Utah offers its showcase event at Red Butte Garden (300 Wakara Way) for a chance to highlight the unique skills behind “warm glass”—kiln-formed glass based on a wide range of temperature work. Some of the best examples of this craft will take over the second floor of the Red Butte Garden building, and the exhibition will include one-of-a-kind pieces like jewelry and Christmas tree ornaments that could be ideal as holiday gift notions. The exhibition runs now through Dec. 20 during regular Red Butte operating hours, and is free to the public; visit redbuttegarden.org for hours, and glassartguild.org for more information about the organization. Angkor: Empire of Cambodia @ Natural History Museum of Utah. Visitors to the Natural History Museum of Utah (301

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Wakara Way) can travel around the world and back in time to the empire of Angkor— now buried in the jungle of present-day Cambodia, but a millennium ago, a thriving civilization all its own. Most of the society surrounding the celebrated Angkor Wat temple vanished completely, but this new touring exhibition allows for a glimpse into what might once have been. This collaboration between scientists, anthropologists and art historians presents more than 100 artifacts of the Angkorian civilization, many of which have never before traveled outside Cambodia. Admission is included with regular museum admission, and the exhibition runs through April 23, 2023. Visit nhmu.utah.edu for tickets and additional event information. Eliza Gomez: Vibrant Environments and Emily Tipps: Bookland @ Finch

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very month, the gallery and museum exhibit spaces of Utah are filled with fascinating work by local, regional and national artists. Sometimes it feels like there’s too much to cover—and those are the times when it’s great to do a roundup of some current options. Here are just a few of the places where you can catch intriguing art experiences. Utah Arts Alliance ILLUMINATE Festival. This weekend marks the return of the annual showcase of light art and creative technology, in a new location. The venue moves to the Library Square/City & County Building blocks (200 East & 400 South), allowing for the buildings to become the canvas for projection mapping installations. Check out the “light museum” throughout the festival grounds, with lights adorning mobile vehicles and even individuals. Additional highlights include a chance to participate in interactive light and technology exhibits at the STEAM Lab sponsored by The Leonardo, and a drone light show above the City & County Building on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. The event takes place Nov. 11 – 12, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. nightly, and admission is free to the public. Visit utaharts.org for additional event information. Glass Art Guild of Utah 20th Anniversary Show. Artistic creation can take a wide range of forms, including the deli-

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Lane Gallery. The Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Finch Lane Gallery (54 Finch Lane) consistently showcases wonderful work by local artists, and this month’s two exhibitions are no exception. Salt Lake City resident and University of Utah BFA graduate Eliza Gomez presents Vibrant Environments, an exhibition of boldly-colored abstracts (“Terrain VIII” is pictured) that burst forth from her canvases. Emily Tipps, Associate Librarian and Book Arts Program Manager at the University of Utah, investigates different ways of thinking about being a reader in Bookland, taking what is typically an individual act and moving it into the realm of the public. Both exhibitions run through Nov. 18 during regular gallery hours (Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Visit saltlakearts.org for additional information. CW

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t’s the end of an era for Salt Lake City and the Kanell family who, for more than a century, have owned and operated businesses within a one-block radius of 700 South and 300 West. Since 1918, the family has run a grocery, a TV and appliance store and, most recently, a custom furniture shop located at 711 S. 300 West. But at the end of this year, Kanell’s Furniture Source—a fixture downtown—will close for good and be missed by many. “When I told my dad it was time to close—that I was running out of ideas— he said ‘Hell, yeah! Let’s get outta here!’” said Kim Nielsen, who owns and manages the store with her father, 95-year-old Plato Kanell. “I was so relieved. Come to find out, he was hanging in here so long for me, hoping to provide a retirement for me.” Plato Kanell—a veteran and son of original business owners and Greek immigrants George and Angelina Kanell— weathered his share of economic ups and downs. As his family watched downtown Salt Lake City grow and change, he said, Kanell’s Furniture Source had to change to keep pace. But through all the years, the store and Kanell have maintained a reputation of a friendly staff and excellent service. Nielsen took over management from her sister in 2008. At the time, the store was known as $99 Furniture Outlet. “I was so happy when we rebranded in 2013 and went back to Kanell’s Furniture

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mobility devices to access 90% of the overall playground. Michael Cookson said it has always been hard to find social environments for his son Ethan, a 22-year-old with multiple disabilities. But after speaking to the Draper City Council about his experience patronizing Orem’s All Together Playground—a similar, all-abilities facility—he found a receptive audience interested in pursuing an inclusive project. “I was able to give a lot of feedback,” Cookson said. “I don’t think that people realize that public officials at their local level are eager to solve problems for the citizens.” Park equipment was created by Pennsylvania company PlayWorld and includes materials that cater to sensory play and assistive-hearing devices, basket swings, a zip line and spinning features with accessible seating and other elements designed for a broad spectrum of users. The playground is covered in rubber surfacing that is ADA compliant and features Utah’s first Quito Climber—a freestanding net climber with a transfer station for those with mobility limitations. The Quito Climber has three levels for climbing and promotes balance and exploration. In addition, the park is now home to the tallest playground slide in Utah—at 30 feet tall—and has 12 new swings, including several for children with disabilities. The all-inclusive playground at Draper City Park is an example of what can be accomplished when people come together to advocate for change. Children deserve the opportunity to play and have fun, and this playground ensures that all children will be able to do just that. CW

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raper City Park is now an inclusive place for all, thanks to parents and city council members who advocated for an important project to install an all-abilities playground. Renovations to the park cost upward of $1.6 million and include state-of-the-art inclusive play equipment. After a few delays due to material shortages, the new playground opened to the public in October. “We are trying to be progressive, and we recognized that play is important for all children,” said Rhett Ogden, Draper City Parks and Recreation director. “We wanted everyone to be able to play together.” Ogden noted the unique design of the park’s new merry-go-round. Unlike traditional models—which spin riders on a open platform—Draper City Park’s playground features the Ability Whirl ride, designed by a company in England, that can accommodate multiple wheelchairs. “After speaking with parents, we realized the [traditional] version of a merrygo-round wasn’t really what they needed,” Ogden said. “Even though the cost was higher, we ordered it, and it is a really neat feature.” Inclusive playgrounds are designed to be fun for all, regardless of physical ability levels. This is accomplished by providing a variety of activities that can be enjoyed by all, as well as making sure the equipment is accessible. This means the playground does not have isolated areas of the park designated for children with disabilities. Instead, the new playground at Draper City Park is universal, a great example of how inclusion can benefit everyone. Other unique features of the Draper playground include its ramped layout, providing inclusive access to multiple levels of the play structure. Planners say the design allows for users of wheelchairs and other

Kanell’s Farewell

Source,” she said. Until the doors officially close, Kanell and Nielsen plan to continue showing up and happily attend to their customers—and a few unsheltered neighbors who often visit. The location is home to the Kanell family in more ways than one, as some family members lived in the back of the building for a time, adding to the mixed emotions of moving on. Custom-made furniture was Kanell’s niche over the years: Pick your style, size, fabric and color, and Kanell’s would create it. Readers may also have heard of Plato’s Pillows—a frameless, plush seat comparable to a bean bag—or the original banana chair. The J-shaped, pillowed seat has been around since the 1960s, and although he cannot officially prove it, Plato Kanell is certain he invented the “Swing Low” banana-style chair many moons ago. Nielsen said it’s been difficult maintaining the store in recent years. In 2017, the building was sold to Western States Nonprofit Housing, which Nielsen said brought some financial relief while allowing the store to continue to occupy its location. But sales, she said, have not been enough to keep the doors open. “The furniture business has changed so much, and Amazon has changed the world,” Nielsen said. “When my dad got sick, we could no longer take his retirement and reinvest it back into the store.” Nielsen added, “It’s time for someone else to take over. For the longest time, I would say, ‘My dad keeps the store alive, and the store keeps my dad alive.’ We would do what we could do.” The furniture store and the Kanell family will be missed by the Salt Lake community. Closing is bittersweet, but its legacy will live on in the home furnishings of its clientele and the many fond memories of those who shopped there. CW

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new, exclusive social club has arrived in downtown Salt Lake City. Boasting multiple restaurants and bars, a fitness center and a rooftop pool, Edison House is billed as a place to unwind after a long day or to meet up with friends for a night out. Club member Michelle Kennedy, general manager of Next Phase Media, said she heard about Edison House from a friend. The more she looked into it, the more it felt like something she’d been looking for in Salt Lake City. “As an adult, it is easy to stay in a routine or within a specific community that you’ve already built. This is a really fun and easy way to meet new people,” Kennedy said. “I am excited to connect with like-minded people, in terms of being curious, ambitious, kind and open.” Founded by two brothers native to Utah—Charlie Cardon and George CardonBystry— Edison House is shaping up to be the place to be seen. And if the pandemic taught us anything, most people—especially younger generations—need real social interaction beyond Zoom and ostensibly “social” media. But Edison House is more than just a great nightspot. It’s also ideal for networking and connecting with other professionals. Interacting with three-dimensional human beings and attending unique events and mixers is built into the mem-

The new private club Edison House takes shape along 200 West in Salt Lake City. as a top state for economic growth. Add to that the state’s culture, outdoor lifestyle and housing market, and you have a booming and attractive town. Newcomers to Salt Lake can add the Edison House to their list of places to meet people. Dee Brewer, executive director of the Downtown Alliance, said his team is excited for the opening of Edison House and how it adds to the vibrancy of downtown as a place where people live, work and play. “It will be another downtown gathering place and an additional social amenity adjacent to hundreds of arts and entertainment offerings each year,” Brewer said. “The downtown residential population will double in the next 30 months. Social amenities like Edison House are part of the attraction for living downtown. Edison House will add to the dynamism of our urban core.” The food and beverage program at Edison House is spearheaded by Buzz Willey, formerly chef of the now-closed Pallet bistro in Salt Lake City. Edison House patrons may recognize menu items that were Pallet fan favorites, such as Willey’s gnocchi and housemade pasta dishes.

With two restaurants—Society, a casual fine dining restaurant, and Atrium, a casual bar and lounge—Willey and his team have been taste-testing and developing a menu to suit all palates. While the final menu is yet to be solidified, look for some high-end fish dishes, tostadas and sticky buns with pork belly and kimchi. “My style has been ‘prep heavy and plate simple’—very easy for the guests to understand what the dishes are, with some hidden techniques,” Willey said. “Fine ingredients, high-level quality and as much local [ingredients as] I can get. We are really going to pay attention to the details on the plate and gain the trust of our guests. I am really excited to start working in downtown again.” At the time of print, Edison House construction is nearing completion, with the social club slated to open in the coming weeks. But a firm launch date had not been set as the club works through its liquor licensing. CW

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“As an adult, it is easy to stay in a routine or within a specific community that you’ve already built. [Edison House] is a really fun and easy way to meet new people.” —club member Michelle Kennedy.

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bership dues, which range in price from $175 to $225 a month with an initial $500 onboarding fee and the option to add a life partner at a reduced rate. Another club member, attorney LaShel Shaw, said she exchanged emails with the head of membership and had several in-person conversations with the Edison House team before joining. “The sense I got from my membership interview process is that Edison House is trying to curate a diverse membership, but one that is universally community-minded and intellectually curious,” Shaw said. “I’m most excited for the community gathering spaces and member programming events.” Amenity spaces at the Edison House will be second to none. Private dining areas are perfect for hosting intimate gatherings or large group celebration. The fitness center is complete with the latest workout machines and modern locker rooms. And the rooftop pool with an adjacent bar area are ideal places to unwind. How about some private karaoke among friends? Or try your hand in the billiard room? With more than 30,000 square feet to wander about, being an adult has not been this fun since Prohibition ended. “Salt Lake has been growing exponentially and diversifying in the past five-to-10 years, but lifestyle offerings have been slow to keep the pace,” said Lauren Boyack, head of membership for Edison House. “The time is really right for Salt Lake. The fact that demand exceeds our capacity is a testament to how hungry Salt Lake is for a place like this.” Boyack said she and her team have made a point to meet with every person offered a membership to the club. “I think when you are creating a closedloop environment, such as a members-only club, it is really important to understand why everyone is here,” she said. The population of Salt Lake City was just over 200,000 in 2021 and rapid construction of new housing is bringing more and more residents into the city center. For the past several years, Utah has ranked high

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AT A GLANCE

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t’s not too hard to get me out and about when it comes to checking out new restaurants, but I really get excited to hear about a place that has made the jump from mobile to brick-and-mortar. As much as I love food trucks, I can’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment when a mobile eatery like Noemi’s Café (777 E. Fort Union Boulevard) makes that leap. It’s all about putting down roots, integrating with the community and keeping a consistent location so people know where you’ll be. When I heard that Noemi’s made that leap last month, I wanted to swing by and see how their new Midvale digs were treating them. Fans of this family-owned eatery may remember when it was called Noemi’s Catering, and likely tried out their food truck at a farmers’ market or downtown food truck event. If you haven’t had the pleasure of trying out this Chilean-cuisine eatery, then you can expect a bevy of traditional dishes—both sweet and savory—such as empanadas, alfajores and seasonal dishes like hearty beef charquicán. For my dining purposes, however, I had lomo saltado on the brain. The lomo saltado ($18.99) at Noemi’s is a textbook example of what makes this dish great. The Cantonese influence comes in

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dish that would handily feed two people like Noemi’s lomo saltado, their empanadas ($4.99) will suit you just fine. I feel like the humble empanada has been cheapened lately—so many tiny little guys trying to share a concept with something that can definitely be a meal unto itself. If you too crave empanadas that can hang with a Cornish pasty, then Noemi’s has your back. I went with a ground beef empanada, which comes stuffed with the crucial additions of a hard-boiled egg and a black olive. The filling is a juicy, spicy and flavorful nod to the traditional savory pastry, but it’s the crust that really makes you weak in the knees. It’s got a great balance of flavor and texture, and it doesn’t fall apart after you begin devouring it. I mentioned earlier that Noemi’s has sweet Chilean delights, but what I didn’t mention is that the place effectively doubles as a bakery. The display cases are filled with beautiful pastries such as the berliner ($3.99) and the milhojas ($4.99) along with many others that warrant repeat visits. The berliner is a German doughnut filled with lots and lots of pastry cream or dulce de leche, and the milhojas is a multilayered puff pastry cake coated with caramelly dulce de leche—there is definitely a pattern among the desserts at Noemi’s. It’s only been a few months since Noemi’s opened its storefront, but the food they’re whipping up is enough to bring anyone inside, especially during these colder months. Warming up with a heaping plate of lomo saltado and munching on some dulce de leche-heavy desserts sounds like a great way to spend the winter. CW

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through wok-frying tender strips of steak, red onions and sliced tomatoes in soy sauce to build a rich, savory gravy that coats all of these fresh ingredients. The Peruvian contribution is the fried potatoes that serve as a bed for all this delectable goodness. It also comes served with a healthy scoop of white rice that helps sop everything up for later. It’s pretty easy to put one’s finger on what makes lomo saltado a near perfect dish, especially when it’s getting colder outside. Grilled steak, onions and tomatoes on top of fries will always be a delight. So, like all conceptually successful dishes, how do you measure its quality from place to place? You make sure every ingredient is perfect, naturally. If you don’t know what a perfect lomo saltado tastes like, simply start at Noemi’s and rate all others accordingly. Let’s start with the centerpiece of the operation, which is the steak. In my humble opinion, a good lomo saltado is the kind of dish that one can “scarf,” which is to say, shovel into one’s mouth without interruption. In order to do that, every bite needs to facilitate a fast chew. If the steak isn’t tender or is too gristly, for example, the scarf factor gets negatively impacted. Every single bite of steak on the lomo saltado at Noemi’s is perfectly cooked, so when you line up that perfect bite of fry, onion, tomato and steak, all you get is pleasure. Of course, the stir-fried onion and tomato should support the richness of the steak and its soy sauce gravy, which is done admirably here. The tomato adds a pop of acidity that contrasts the lush savory elements, and the onion does its job of enhancing the steak’s flavor. It’s a harmonious balance of technique and ingredients that really treats those taste buds to something special. The bed of fries is thick and crispy enough to maintain their shape as they support the ponderous weight of the meat and veggies, and they also provide plenty of good starchy balance to the whole thing. If you’re not in the mood for a gigantic

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Bewilder Brewing 445 S. 400 West, SLC BewilderBrewing.com On Tap: Gluten Reduced Kolsch

Moab Brewing 686 S. Main, Moab TheMoabBrewery.com On Tap: Squeaky Bike Nut Brown

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Craft by Proper 1053 E. 2100 So., SLC craftbyproper.com On Tap: Do Less - West Coast IPA Desert Edge Brewery 273 Trolley Square, SLC DesertEdgeBrewery.com On Tap: Pomegranate Sour Epic Brewing Co. 825 S. State, SLC EpicBrewing.com On Tap: Rum Barrel Aged Big Bad Baptist

Fisher Brewing Co. 320 W. 800 South, SLC FisherBeer.com On Tap: Fisher Beer Grid City Beer Works 333 W. 2100 South, SLC GridCityBeerWorks.com On Tap: Extra Pale Ale Hopkins Brewing Co. 1048 E. 2100 South, SLC HopkinsBrewingCompany.com On Tap: Stonewall Sour Saison Kiitos Brewing 608 W. 700 South, SLC KiitosBrewing.com

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RoHa Brewing Project 30 Kensington Ave, SLC RoHaBrewing.com On Tap: FRESHIES IPA

TF Brewing 936 S. 300 West, SLC TFBrewing.com On Tap: Edel Pils

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

Talisman Brewing Co. 1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden TalismanBrewingCo.com On Tap: Veteran’s IPA- Session IPA Brewed with Veteran’s Day Hop Blend

SaltFire Brewing 2199 S. West Temple, South Salt Lake SaltFireBrewing.com On Tap: Summer Sessions NEIPA (draft)

Uinta Brewing 1722 S. Fremont Drive, SLC UintaBrewing.com On Tap: Was Angeles Craft Beer

Salt Flats Brewing 2020 Industrial Circle, SLC SaltFlatsBeer.com On Tap: 2 Hop 2 Furious- Double Hopped Belgian Pale

UTOG 2331 Grant Ave, Ogden UTOGBrewing.com On Tap: Trail Rye’d - Amber Rye Ale 5% abv

Scion Cider Bar 916 Jefferson St W, SLC Scionciderbar.com On Tap: Sea Cider Sassamanash 9.9% ABV

Vernal Brewing 55 S. 500 East, Vernal VernalBrewing.com

Shades Brewing 154 W. Utopia Ave, South Salt Lake ShadesBrewing.beer On Tap: Prickly Pear Sour Ale

Wasatch 2110 S. Highland Drive, SLC WasatchBeers.com Zion Brewery 95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale ZionBrewery.com

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

Zolupez 205 W. 29th Street #2, Ogden Zolupez.com

Squatters 147 W. Broadway, SLC Squatters.com

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Strap Tank Brewery Multiple Locations StrapTankBrewery.com Springville On Tap: PB Rider, Peanut Butter Stout Lehi On Tap: 2-Stroke, Vanilla Mocha Porter Stratford Proper 1588 Stratford Ave., SLC stratfordproper.com On Tap: Lake Effect Gose

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evel Crossing - Barrel-Aged Red Sea Rift: A portion of Level Crossing’s 2021’s Red Sea Rift spent the last year lounging in High West Distillery’s Bourye barrels. The coffee-forward Imperial Stout’s flavors were bound to be complex, but I had no idea how transformative it could possibly be. Color is an oily midnight black; the pour produces a moderate amount of bubbles and a decent finger of tan head that fades into a thin creamy layer. A very roasty and rich dark malt-driven aroma emerges, with huge hints of coffee, chocolate and bourbon, followed by a big upfront scent of coffee beans, dark roasted barley malt, hints of dark chocolate, burnt toast, smoke, biscuit, caramel and yeast. You get a notable barrel presence, with hints of bourbon whiskey, vanilla, oak and wood. A sweet scent of molasses sugars rounds things out, along with subtle, dark fruit hints of cherry and prune. A really great smell. Like the nose indicates, there’s a very rich and roasty dark malt-driven taste with lots of coffee, chocolate and bourbon, plus bitter dark roast coffee beans. Dark roasted barley malt with big notes of dark chocolate, biscuit, toast, toffee, caramel, smoke and yeast all tickle the tongue. Notes of bourbon whiskey, sweet vanilla, wood and oak continue that barrel presence. The sweet taste of molasses emerges along with some tobacco, anise and subtle dark fruit undertones of cherry, raisin and prune—a great roasty taste. It’s thick and full bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation— creamy, syrupy and fairly chewy. The 10.0

percent alcohol percentage is masked pretty well. Verdict: This truly great barrel-aged coffee stout delivers a great blend of coffee, chocolate and bourbon barrel flavors with a body that is thick but still drinkable. I was glad to finally try this after striking out on the bottles for the last few years. TF - Triple Brett: A lot of people have been anticipating this beer, as Templin Family Brewery’s head honcho and beer guru Kevin Templin has built a reputation over the years with barrel-aged sour beers from his time at Red Rock Brewing. This first offering from TF’s barrel program is quite different from anything previously done in either brewhouse, and comes off funky and bright. On first pour, it’s a deep, dark red color, but settles into the glass looking like a dark ale. The aroma presents straight up-big hits of cherry, but there are also funky sour notes looming among the cherry. The taste is tart, not sour, but it’s evened out right away with just enough sweetness to balance the tart. It sort of tastes like one of those SunRype fruit leather things, infused in a fruity dark lager. There’s a fruity sweetness, but perhaps not just cherries. Some oaky notes appear here as well, with more funky tartness exerting its influence. There’s a moderate carbonation to the brew as it’s bottle conditioned (naturally carbonated). Verdict: If you’re new to beer and looking to experiment with something on the tart and fruity side of things, this could be one of the nicer and more complex options for you. The cherry is sweet, but not medicinal, and the natural tartness from the brettanomyces oak aging can make it approachable while maintaining its complexities. The 8.3 percent alcohol isn’t too noticeable, but you will feel it if you bogart the whole bottle. For a limited release, TF did manage to make quite a few bottles of this funky barrel sour, but with the holidays around the corner, this will be one of those in-demand beers. Same goes for Barrel-Aged Red Sea Rift: Plenty was packaged, but this will be another one of those special holiday treats. As always, cheers! CW

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Caputo’s Chocolate Festival

If you consider yourself a chocolate fan and have not sought out Caputo’s (caputos.com) for further enlightenment, you are doing yourself a disservice. Each year, Caputo’s welcomes artisanal chocolatiers from around the world to discuss the arts and sciences behind chocolate production. This year, the team from Mānoa Chocolate will come all the way from Kailua, Hawai’i to bestow their knowledge and chocolates on festival attendees. In addition, proceeds from the event will benefit the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP) that protects unique cacao strains from environmental harm. This year’s event takes place on Nov. 17 at the Downtown location (314 W. Broadway, 801-531-8669) at 7 p.m. Tickets are available via the Caputo’s website.

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The Kentucky-based salad restaurant known as Green District (7141 S. Bingham Junction Boulevard, Ste. 103) celebrated its grand opening in Midvale last week. They’ve set up shop near the Top Golf in Midvale’s business center, which is always an exciting spot to observe new restaurants. They’ve also announced plans to open locations in South Jordan, Riverton and Farmington over the next year. The concept is all about fast-casual salads and wraps, with some signature offerings as well as a build-your-own approach. They tout themselves as “legendary salads,” so that’s one thing going for them—but a salad-only concept is always a risky bet. Because salads are, you know, the worst. Quote of the Week: “If there’s no chocolate in heaven, I’m not going.” –Jane Seabrook

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feels at all consequential (or fun). Of course, it’s somewhat understandable if Coogler’s attention was focused on the challenge of T’Challa’s absence—which, like Billy Beane in Moneyball, he chooses to respond to not so much by replacing him, as by re-creating him in the aggregate. While Shuri is clearly at the center of the story, dealing with unresolved grief and guilt, Wakanda Forever offers centerpiece moments also to Bassett’s Queen Ramonda, to the Dora Milaje general Okoye (Danai Gurira), to the Wakandan chieftain M’Baku (Winston Duke), and the spy-turnedschoolteacher Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o). There’s even another new character in genius MIT student Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), introduced in anticipation of an upcoming Disney+ series. The result feels busy and fragmented, an attempt to give the audience multiple possible points of connection in the hope that at least one of them sticks. That assessment may not be entirely fair to Letitia Wright, who certainly does her part to make sure that Shuri is a protagonist with her own journey and personality. She invests herself in Coogler’s vision of these Black Panther movies as stories with more of an edge in their voice than most of the

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enous culture trying to escape the bonds of colonialism, which certainly keeps it in the thematic wheelhouse of the first Black Panther. Namor has some 500-year-old debts to repay, and while Huerta is effectively intense, his character motivation bears more than a passing resemblance to that of Black Panther’s Killmonger—which doesn’t do this movie any favors, considering how indelible Michael B. Jordan was as the righteously furious, sorta-makes-sense antagonist to T’Challa. To paraphrase the guiding principle of another Marvel hero, Wakanda Forever continues the exploration of what kind of great responsibility comes with great power, although perhaps in a way too similar to the way Coogler already explored it once. Also a bit too similar is Coogler’s approach to the story’s action sequences, which continue not to be his strength as a filmmaker. There are a few solid visual ideas built into the Talokan forces as adversaries for the Wakandans—including specialized explosives that turn into tidal waves of water—but not enough stylistic punch to distinguish the fights from a dozen other Marvel movies where anonymous armies and airships do battle. Warships explode, civilians suffer, and not much of it

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or nearly 15 years now, Marvel Studios has been building its own universe, and indeed now a multiverse—but until Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it hasn’t really had to deal with the real world intruding on that universe. That’s what faced writer/director Ryan Coogler in the aftermath of the 2020 death of Chadwick Boseman, the regal T’Challa of the blockbuster original 2018 Black Panther. His passing left a gaping hole in the prospects for a sequel, and a heartbreaking question even in the comic-book realm so steeped in new characters stepping into established costumed identities: How do you make a Black Panther movie without your Black Panther? The prologue sequence of Wakanda Forever sets the stage, with T’Challa’s scientifically brilliant sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) bereft over being unable to save his life from an unspecified illness. A year later, the kingdom of Wakanda—now ruled once again by T’Challa and Shuri’s mother, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett)—is still grieving, but faces a new threat. With the powerful metal vibranium now sought by other members of the international community, the existence of vibranium in the undersea realm of Talokan puts them at risk, bringing Wakanda into potential conflict with Talokan’s leader, the mutant warrior Namor (Tenoch Huerta). The origin story of Namor—also known to comic-book fans as the Sub-Mariner— gets re-imagined as the result of an indig-

From Trio to Solo

Bennyjeans starts on new path with solo music amid other projects BY EMILEE ATKINSON eatkinson@cityweekly.net @emileelovesvinyl

etting off on your own can be scary, especially when it comes to creating music. If you’ve been creating with bandmates for years, there’s a certain comfort there. More musical minds offer a way to bounce ideas off each other and get help when you’re stuck. As a solo artist, you don’t have as much support in that regard. But for Benny Valadez, now known as Bennyjeans, he’s excited to work on his solo project and do what feels right for him creatively. Bennyjeans is no stranger to the SLC music scene. He plays in the band With Andrea currently, and was in a group called Love, So&So up until recently. The trio has gone their separate ways for now, and Bennyjeans has taken their previously released work under his name, and will be working on new music consistently for the next year or so. He says that being a solo artist feels good. “It’s been really nice creatively, he said. “It’s also been super difficult not having someone to throw ideas at the wall with, but I’ve been able to put a lot more time into it.” Right now, his goal is to release one song per month for an entire year. The project is a pretty tall order, but Bennyjeans is confident and excited about the endeavor. He’s got songs written and ready to go, and is writing consistently to keep up with the monthly schedule, writing the songs from home as inspiration hits. Bennyjeans finds something that speaks to him and starts with some guitar and vocals. From

there he’ll weave in a melody and lyrics that come to mind, which lately have been showing his more vulnerable side, which is different for the young artist. “It’s honestly, kind of weird,” he said. “It feels really good because I’ve gotten a really good response from people with this song, even better than usual. And I feel like it comes from that vulnerability.” His latest track, “Alone in a Coffin,” tackles the fear of dying—a super heavy subject, but Bennjeans decided to lean into it and show that vulnerable side. “That’s what people are really looking for, and it feels good to connect with people on that,” he said. “And then there’s another part of me where my personality outside of that is so, it’s just pretty surface level and easy going. I don’t really dive into anything like that on a normal basis, so it does satisfy me to just share about that.” He also drew from losing his grandmother to cancer at a young age. I just leaned into that pain a little bit, and tried to see if maybe that’s what affected me in a certain way, and how I’ve dealt with that. And so that’s the big drawing point for me, was trying to figure out what I am afraid of and why.” Releasing on Nov. 18, Bennyjeans’ next track “Not Getting Better” will also be a little bit of a downer, but he wanted to have a contrast to the upbeat music he typically puts out. “I feel like it’s just two minutes of really leaning into that uneasy, kind of depressed feeling that I guess I was feeling at the time,” he said. “Something that stuck with me while I was writing is that it doesn’t feel like it’s going to get better a lot of the time. I wanted to keep this song super short to express that it’s okay to feel like that sometimes. Rather than feel you need to pull yourself out of this hole, sometimes you kind of just need two minutes to have that emotion and then kind of move on from it.” This type of vulnerability and realness helps tackle “toxic positivity,” the idea that all negative thoughts should be avoided. Contrary to a lot of artists and musicians, Bennyjeans didn’t find a lot of extra inspiration during the pandemic. While he did write a lot, he wasn’t producing the quality work he wanted. “It was like I had too much

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time on my hands and not enough experience going on, where it kind of felt like I was reaching for things rather than having them come naturally,” he said. “So it was definitely an odd time for songwriting, but the few songs that I was able to write and really like are some of my favorite songs I’ve written.” As he continues to put out new singles for listeners, Bennyjeans is excited for everyone to hear that he’s trying to find the best way to express himself. “It’s definitely going to change throughout the years. It al-

ready has. And I feel like that’s a really fun process to go through,” he said. “And if you can connect with one of those emotions I put out in a song, I’m extremely grateful for that. That’s kind of what I’m reaching for.” Keep up with Bennyjeans on his Instagram, @bennyjeans_, he’ll be releasing new songs each month. While he doesn’t have any solo shows coming up just yet, you can catch him in his other band With Andrea at Urban Lounge on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the 21+ show are $10, and can be found at theurbanloungeslc.com. CW

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It’s hard not to be skeptical when life is going a little too well. “Things are unbelievable right now. We’re excited to see how far we can take this,” guitarist Adam De Micco and vocalist Will Ramos told Kerrang! in October. Deathcore metal band Lorna Shore are experiencing a surge in popularity, thanks to their 2021 EP To The Hellfire and latest album Pain Remains. “I’m always suspicious,” De Micco added. “Where’s the next thing gonna come from?” It’s been a bit of a roller coaster for the band over the last few years, so the mindset of expecting something bad to happen is understandable. Not too long after being signed with Century Media, their previous lead singer was given the boot for some allegedly reprehensible behavior, leaving the group to find another vocalist with an equally hardcore sound. Luckily, Ramos fit the bill and helped the band gain more popularity over the course of the pandemic. “It cemented Ramos as the new face of the band, and in that capacity, he leaned into the social media wave, his good-natured boyish charm a wholesome antidote to the nasty aftertaste left by McReery,” according to Angry Metal Guy. This massively heavy bill will also feature bands Aborted, Ingested, Angelmaker and Ov Sulfer. Check out this hardcore show on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $20 and can be found at thecomplexslc.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

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Bridging the Music is bringing a fun and exciting event coming to SLC that blends music, art and community in a festival-style atmosphere. The lineup includes local and touring music artists, while also including work from visual artists. The exciting lineup of local musicians features Basement Waves, Echo 63, Kimi K and Mel Soul, to name a few. Kimi K has been dazzling SLC for years with her smooth R&B/ soul tracks. She’s had a busy year, releasing her latest self-titled EP as well as a new single, “Me Be.” Her passion and soulfulness shines through in all of her music; she talked to SLUG Soundwave earlier this year about how she fills her work with emotion. “I like to make this kind of music because of the emotion in it—anything that can make you feel something or cry or break up with your boyfriend. That’s my type of music,” she said. Similarly, Mel Soul brings so much of that soulfulness to her music, it’s in her name after all. Utilizing vocal training from big names in the industry, Mel Soul blends her beautiful voice with impactful music to create goosebump inducing tracks. With three singles out this year so far, “Desperation,” “Bad Guy” and “Good Woman,” Mel Soul is a local artist to watch. MiniFEST will be a packed and exciting 21+ event at Soundwell on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 5:45 p.m. Tickets for the event are $22.99. Tickets can be bought for a livestream of the event for the same price and can be found at soundwellslc.com. (EA)

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At the Heart of the World, Last, Dehorn @ Aces High Saloon 11/14

Aces High Saloon excels as a venue for a heavy show, and this will be a good one for showgoers who want to catch some heavy local acts. Last, a synthesizer-driven doom duo from SLC, came on the scene last year with their debut album All Light, No Tunnel. The album has received favorable reviews, including praise from Everything Is Noise in February 2021 just after the album was released. “All Tunnel, No Light is not an easy listen. It hits you in the guts and sticks in the throat, and feasts on your insides as you try to digest it. It’s not jagged; it’s more like a throbbing ball of fuzz, sinew, and small, decaying creatures. Utterly unpleasant, but so well crafted. I’ve never heard anything quite like All Tunnel before, and maybe I won’t again any time soon, but I feel privileged to have been around to witness it.” Local solo artist Dehorn joins the duo with his new music; Chris Clement is known in the community from previous projects, but started this new solo act during the pandemic. He’s been releasing singles since 2020, and the songs are aptly described as a “soundtrack for a global pandemic” on his Bandcamp page. The theme shines through on his latest single, “Plague Proportions.” Portland EBM group At the Heart of the World round out the show with their newest album Proxysm, released at the beginning of October. Catch these metal acts on Monday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21+ show are $10 and can be found at aceshighsaloon.com. (EA)

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“Ensconced in Randy’s Garage without a clock to spit on ’em, Dean and Randy composted drums and guitar and life on planet earth into a stream of miniatures, vignettes and re embodied images–an infinity of hits,” states No Age’s Bandcamp profile. Duo Dean Spunt and Randy Randall, also known as No Age, have released their latest album People Helping People with an ethos that “sings to us from beyond the clouds,” as that same profile continues. The aim is to “boost everyone helping everyone,” which is sorely needed these days. The duo has been recording together since about 2005, and over that time formed a strong bond that’s obvious in their music. Joining No Age is musician and visual artist John Weise, who has created a space for himself as a prolific artist in both fields. “I think that I’ve always been more of an editor than a musician in a sense,” he told Bandcamp Daily in October. “That’s why things like musique concrète have always appealed to me because it’s not necessarily like instrumental virtuosity, but it’s more of a process of what you’re doing with sounds that are recorded.” Rounding out the show are Idi Et Amim, a local dirtgaze band from SLC. This year the locals released their latest work Candy Suck, all of which was recorded by founding members Catalina Gallegos and Rocky Maldonado from October 2019 - June 2022. These unique acts will be performing together on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $15 and can be found at kilbycourt.com. (EA)

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Commas matter. There’s a difference between “let’s eat, grandma” and “let’s eat grandma.” In this case, the U.K. pop duo are going for the hilarious latter. For nearly a decade, the two have been releasing their experimental music, but 2022 has been an exceptionally busy year. They released their album Two Ribbons in April, and then they wrote and recorded a whole original soundtrack for the new Netflix thriller The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself. “Working on the OST for The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself has certainly been a very informative process and a wonderful new experience which has shaped and broadened the way we write and think about music,” Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth told Dork in October. “We’re always looking for ways to move forward musically, and we think being part of a bigger project with lots of other people all working creatively in different ways has been so valuable and inspiring.” Joining the British pop duo is a pop duo of SLC’s own, Angel Magic. Lauren Smith and Andrew Aguilera have been creating synth pop together for about a decade, playing live shows all over Salt Lake. Their latest work is a short EP entitled K.O. from 2020, following their debut album Fall Through from 2015. This album highlights the duo’s sound and their overall vibe. The description on their Bandcamp states that the album “combines the layered and melodic beat-driven production of Andrew Aguilera with the soft, thoughtful vocals of Lauren Smith. The result is 30-minutes of raw, low-key, and unique synthpop.” This exciting pop show is on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the 21+ show are $25, and can be found at urbanloungeslc.com. (EA)

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Self-regulating disposable humidity packs like, Boveda, help maintain relative humidity inside of your stash jar. Ideally, cannabis is stored at 55 to 62-percent relative humidity (RH).

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Be a master of simmering, ruminating, marinating, steeping, will respond by becoming more forceful about recognizing and fermenting and effervescing; 2. Summon intense streams of claiming your potential blessings. I hope so! In my astrological self-forgiveness for any past event that still haunts you; 3. Tap opinion, now is a favorable time for you to go in quest of all the into your forbidden thoughts so they might heal you. Discover help you could possibly want. (PS: Where might the help come what you’re hiding from yourself so it can guide you. Ask yourfrom? Sources you don’t expect, perhaps, but also familiar self prying questions; 4. Make sure your zeal always synergizes your allies’ energy, and never steals it; 5. Regularly empty your influences that expand beyond their previous dispensations.) metaphorical trash so you always have enough room inside you to gleefully breathe the sweet air and exult in the earth’s beauty. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Sometimes, life compels us to change. It brings shock that forces us to adjust. On other occasions, life doesn’t pressure us to make SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) any shifts, but we nevertheless feel drawn to initiating a change. “I straddle reality and the imagination,” says Sagittarian My guess is that you are now experiencing the latter. There’s no singer-songwriter Tom Waits. “My reality needs imagination acute discomfort pushing you to revise your rhythm. You could like a bulb needs a socket. My imagination needs reality like probably continue with the status quo for a while. And yet, you a blind man needs a cane.” That’s great counsel for you to may sense a growing curiosity about how your life could be dif- emphasize in the coming weeks. Your reality needs an influx of ferent. The possibility of instigating a transformation intrigues energy from your imagination, and your imagination needs to be you. I suggest you trust this intuition. If you do, the coming well-grounded in reality. Call on both with maximum intensity! weeks will bring you greater clarity about how to proceed. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sometimes, Capricorn, you appear so calm, secure and capable CANCER (June 21-July 22) “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality,” wrote that people get a bit awed, even worshipful. They may even ancient Roman philosopher Seneca. That’s certainly true about get caught up in trying to please you. Is that a bad thing? Not me. If all the terrible things I have worried about had actually necessarily—as long as you don’t exploit and manipulate those come to pass, I would be unable to function. Luckily, most of my people. It might even be a good thing in the coming weeks, since fears have remained mere fantasies. What about you, fellow you and your gang have a chance to accomplish big improveCancerian? The good news is that in the coming months, we ments in your shared resources and environment. It would take Crabs will have unprecedented power to tamp down and dissi- an extra push from everyone, though. I suspect you’re the leader pate the phantasms that rouse anxiety and alarm. I predict that who’s best able to incite and orchestrate the extra effort. as a result, we will suffer less from imaginary problems than we AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ever have before. How’s that for a spectacular prophecy? If you have been posing as a normal person for too long, I hope you will create outlets for your true self in the weeks ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Poet Matt Michael writes, “Sure, the way trees talk is poetry. What might that entail? I’ll throw out a couple of ideas. You The shape of the moon is poetry. But a hot dog is also poetry. could welcome back your imaginary friends and give them new LeBron James’ tomahawk dunk over Kevin Garnett in the 2008 names like Raw Goodness and Spiral Trickster. You might wear NBA Playoffs is poetry. That pothole I always fail to miss on fake vampire teeth during a committee meeting or pray to the Parkman Road is poetry, too.” In accordance with current astro- Flying Spaghetti Monster to send you paranormal adventures. logical omens, Leo. I’d love for you to adopt Michael’s approach. What other ideas can you imagine about how to have way too The coming days will be a favorable time to expand your ideas much fun as you draw more intensely on your core eccentricities? about what’s lyrical, beautiful, holy and meaningful. Be alert for a stream of omens that will offer you help and inspiration. The PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) I suspect you will have metaphorical resemblances to a duck world has subtle miracles to show you. in the coming weeks: an adaptable creature equally at home on land, in the water and in the air. You will feel comfortable VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Virgo author Michael Ondaatje was born in Sri Lanka, but as a anywhere you choose to wander. And I’m guessing you will want child moved to England and later to Canada. His novel Running to wander farther and wider than you usually do. Here’s another in the Family describes his experiences upon returning to his quality that you and ducks will share: You’ll feel perfectly yournative Sri Lanka as an adult. Among the most delightful: the self, relaxed and confident, no matter what the weather is. deluge of novel sensory sensations. On some days, he would Whether it’s cloudy or shiny, rainy or misty, mild or frigid, you spend hours simply smelling things. In accordance with current will not only be unflappable—you will thrive on the variety. Like astrological omens, I recommend you treat yourself to compa- a duck, Pisces, you may not attract a lot of attention. But I bet rable experiences, Virgo. Maybe you could devote an hour today you will enjoy the hell out of your life exactly as it is.

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he Albert Fisher Mansion and Carriage House, located at 1206 W. 200 South, is a familiar landmark—one you likely have driven by when taking the freeway to the airport from the east side. As you weave west on Interstate 80, if you look on your immediate right, you can see the mansion. Designed in 1893 by Richard K.A. Kletting—an influential architect from Utah who also designed the original Salt Palace, the Saltair resort pavilion, the Utah Capitol, the Territorial Insane Asylum, the Lehi Tabernacle and others—the mansion has been sitting vacant for decades. Fisher was a German immigrant who built this home near his place of work—the A. Fisher Brewing Co. The two-story, 12-room mansion was constructed in the Victorian eclectic style in a then-sparsely populated neighborhood near the banks of the Jordan River. He lived in his mansion until he died in 1917. With the help of 50 employees, Fisher’s family beer business brewed 75,000 barrels of suds a year, providing beer to Salt Lake County bars and taverns, many of which Fisher also owned. Interestingly, his was the only local beer brewery to reopen after the repeal of Prohibition. It closed again in 1957. The mansion was later leased out to the Catholic Church for missionary sisters and then, in 1970, became a treatment facility for alcohol and drug abusers. It was then purchased by Salt Lake City in 2006. The home sat vacant for years while input from citizens was gathered as to the potential uses of the building. It’s got great bones with wonderful craftsmanship. However, the 2020 earthquake damaged the building and all three of its chimneys, so in September of that year, the city switched its efforts from updating the mansion to working on the adjacent carriage house instead. Sadly, in March 2022, thieves made off with most of the historic brass fence surrounding the property. Despite the many setbacks, the carriage house renovation is now complete, featuring offices and a small public meeting room. It’s also a recreation hub along the Jordan Trail. There’s a new boat ramp next to the mansion, which gives access to kayakers who want to explore the Jordan River. Users say it’s the best boat ramp yet to be built along the Jordan River Parkway Trail. The other two nearby ramps are located near the Utah State Fairpark at the Gadsby trailhead (just east of the State Liquor Store) and one at 1800 North. Accessing the river now will be much easier, and there are more ramps planned for the future. The Jordan River flows from Utah Lake in Utah County to the Great Salt Lake. State, county and city planners and volunteers have been working for years to develop not just the Jordan River Parkway Trail along the river but the boat ramps as well. It’s a great experience to boat in the fall, to leaf peep along the waterway and see nature firsthand, rather than through your car window. For information on Jordan River ramps, visit slc.gov/parks/jordan-river-boat-access n Content is prepared expressly for Community and is not endorsed by City Weekly staff.

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Suspicions Confirmed it was or how it got there, the CBC reported on Oct. 21. Finally, Amou Haji, 94, of Dezhgah, Iran, also known as the World’s the New Brunswick Department of Transportation had it hauled Dirtiest Man, refused to bathe for more than 60 years because away. Canadian Forces spokesperson Jamie Donovan said it he was afraid doing so would make him sick, Fox News report- likely is not connected to the military, and the DOT won’t claim it, ed. Apparently, he was right: For the first time, “villagers had either. Lying on its side, it’s about 10 feet tall and has a concrete recently taken him to a bathroom to wash,” the Islamic Republic base and a hatch. “At this point, it really is a mystery we are lookNews Agency reported. “Not long after, he fell ill and finally ... ing into,” said Alycia Bartlett of the DOT. he gave up his life,” the report went on. Haji had no family, but n A Florida neighborhood is on high alert after a series of villagers had built him a cinder-block dwelling for shelter on the overnight visits from a well-dressed man wielding a machete, outskirts of town. WSVN-TV reported. On Oct. 17, around 5:30 a.m., residents heard a knock at the door and saw the man on their doorbell Everyone Needs a Hobby camera, but he walked away after tapping the door with the n Rosie Grant, 33, of Takoma Park, Maryland, stumbled upon machete. Other neighbors in Lauderhill had the same experience. a new hobby while finishing an internship at the Congressional “He didn’t seem like someone lost or confused,” one resident Cemetery in Washington, D.C., a year ago, The Washington Post said. “He seemed very intentional, very businesslike, like he was reported. Her studies revealed her own interest in cemeteries, dressed for business, just with a machete.” Police have stepped and she found social media threads of other taphophiles like her. up patrols of the area but say no crimes have been committed. On one of those, Grant noticed a list of ingredients engraved on a headstone in Brooklyn, New York, and thought she’d give the Compelling Explanation spritz cookies a try. Naomi Odessa Miller-Dawson’s recipe didn’t n After a “consensual search” on Oct. 26 in Clearwater, Florida, include instructions, but even so, Grant said the results were Robert Lawson, 50, was found to be in possession of methamheavenly. “Cooking these recipes has shown me an alternative phetamine and a syringe, The Smoking Gun reported. Pinellas side to death,” Grant said. “What a cool gift (Miller-Dawson) put County deputies approached Lawson as he loitered in a park; on her gravestone.” Grant has found other gravestone recipes— when they found the drugs and paraphernalia, Lawson demanded several in the U.S. and two in Israel, all from women. that they call the FBI and St. Petersburg Police because “he is n Remember the scene in The Empire Strikes Back when Han allowed to carry methamphetamine,” the police report noted. He Solo gets frozen in carbonite? Catherine Pervan and her daugh- was held in the county jail on $2,150 bond. ter, Hanalee, owners of One House Bakery in Benicia, California, n An unnamed 64-year-old woman in Gastonia, North Carolina, have brought Solo back to life—in bread, The New York Times was charged for firing a gun within city limits on Oct. 24 after offireported. The two worked together for more than a month to cers arrived to find her shooting at Mountain Dew cans in her backcreate the 6-foot-tall “Pan Solo” sculpture from bread dough; yard. Why? She told officers that she didn’t approve of her father now he stands outside their store as part of downtown Benicia’s drinking the soda, Fox News reported. “We totally understand that scarecrow contest. “People are just super interested in it, and not everybody is a fan of the Dew but we can’t stress enough how dangerous this is!” Gastonia police posted on their Facebook page. you see people smelling it and poking it,” said Hanalee. It’s Come to This Nightmare Scenario A woman known as Jahrah, 54, who worked at a rubber planta- The town of Llandudno in Wales has resorted to setting up a tion on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, lost her life at work task force to address one of its most pressing problems, Metro on Oct. 23 after being swallowed by a 22-foot-long python, the News reported: marauding goats. The Kashmini mountain Guardian reported. Her husband reported her missing when she goats, which normally reside on the Great Orme headland near didn’t return home from work; while searching for her, he found the town, got bold during the pandemic—moving into the comher sandals, headscarf, jacket and tools. Authorities caught a munity, eating hedges, sleeping in bus shelters and mixing it up python that had been spotted nearby and found Jahrah’s body in in the supermarket parking lot. The new task force’s main goal is protecting the animals from injury or death. “We should be very the snake’s stomach, the local police chief said. proud to have these wonderful animals on our doorstep,” said councillor Geoff Stewart. The goats are descendants of those Backtrack The state of Maine is walking back a 2015 decision to eliminate presented to the town by Queen Victoria about 100 years ago. its review process for vanity license plates, the Associated Press reported on Oct. 27. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has Oh, the Humanity called the resulting vulgarities the “wild wild West,” with about Marlies Gross of Fountain, Colorado, was trapped in her home 400 offensive plates being subject to recall. “What I would say on Oct. 22—not by a menacing bear or a snowstorm, but by to those who want to engage in objectionable or questionable tumbleweeds that surrounded her house after a windstorm. speech: Get a bumper sticker,” she said. Because the plates are “Horrible! Look at that from the deck!” Gross told KRDO-TV. “I technically the property of the state, new rules to stifle the nasty opened the front door and ... it was full of tumbleweeds.” When messages can be enforced, she said. Recall letters began hitting she tried to drive away, she said, “I almost ran into the neighbor’s fence because I didn’t know where I was. You know, you feel helpmailboxes this month. less. I thought it was a bad dream. I don’t know what we’re going to do, how we get rid of those tumbleweeds. Oh, it’s horrible.” It’s a Mystery n A huge, hollow metal object sat by the side of the road in New Brunswick, Canada, for weeks, and no one seemed to know what Send your weird news items to WeirdNewsTips@amuniversal.com.

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