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LETTERS Grow Up, Little Brother

I care about City Weekly like I would a younger brother permanently locked in a mental state of being 25 1/5 years old. He wants to move out of town and experience life for himself, but he likes going over to Mom’s house and eating her food when she’s not home instead. He complains to Mom about everything, secretly hoping it will keep her distracted from why her food keeps going missing. Instead of returning the expensive things in his car to his home moments away for safekeeping while he grocery shops, he parks his car in a busy grocery-store parking lot with those expensive things in full view to be seen by the unfortunate drug addicts who wait for them. And when he shops, he’s rude to the cashier for not hurrying fast enough because he has expensive things in his car he doesn’t want to get stolen, even his iPhone. When those things do get stolen, his friends throw him a big pity party about how “socially unconscious” everyone in the entire city is except for him and them [“You Are on Your Own,” Harrington, Nov. 19, City Weekly]. If my brother took only a moment to drop off his expensive things at home, then go grocery shopping, maybe he would have chosen to walk in the crisp air and appreciate the Avenues, and that there is a grocery store close enough to walk to instead of having to travel miles away to get his Mountain Dew and organic tomatoes. But to do all this, my brother would also have to finally

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Great article [“Wasted Space,” Dec. 3, City Weekly]. There is a lot of interest in this as our city grows rapidly. I would be interested to hear whether writer Isaac Riddle believes the LDS Church has future plans to expand its footprint in yet more business and residential “dead space.” I had never thought about the extraordinarily large city blocks as part of Salt Lake City’s planning problem. I wonder if future developments will try to break these up as City Creek has done on its southern edge. Love picking up City Weekly and enjoying gems such as this. Keep up the good work!

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A special thanks to John Harrington on his “You Are on Your Own” article [Harrington, Nov. 19, City Weekly]. It was great to see in print what thousands of people have been saying for a long time. I hope the point gets through to the right people.

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Looking out a south-facing window of the Utah Capitol on a day when your view isn’t obscured by a blanket of glop, if you’re a state legislator, you smile at the world you created, sprawled out below you. A veritable citizen army served by any number of private armories dwells out there in your domain. Uncounted thousands of guns ranging from small pistols to beefy combat-style assault rifles are available at dozens of gun stores and dealers that dot the Wasatch Front. Maybe millions of rounds of ammo are in stock. Yes, if you are a state representative or senator, you nod in quiet satisfaction at what you have helped build: a place where any illmeaning fool who thinks he/she can create terror, or otherwise do harm, will run into a phalanx of law-abiding armed citizens ready to repel them at the squeeze of a trigger. Yet—something doesn’t add up. With all this gun-toting safety legally and lovingly enveloping the Legislature, why is the state spending $2.8 million tax dollars to fortify the exterior of the Utah Capitol by installing steel and concrete “bollards” to block vehicles from driving into the building? Why is the state spending another $600,000 on “interior security improvements” and an additional $300,000 to hire more security personnel to protect the home of the Legislature? It makes no sense. In a state where lawmakers punished the University of Utah for trying to ban guns from campus, why would legislators who pass laws that make it illegal to stop people from carrying concealed and openly visible firearms want to wall themselves off from the essence of their own will? The rest of us down the hill are wide open. While representatives are now going to be in a shielded cocoon, our schools, churches, restaurants, cafes, shopping malls, libraries, public meeting places, parks, hospitals and university campuses don’t have “bollards” covering our backs and fronts. All we have is the fervent hope that the

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firepower the Legislature mandates is in the right hands. When something goes wrong at a school, for example, we pray the teacher who yanks the old smoke wagon from her purse won’t shoot herself in the leg first, especially when she’s sitting in the loo. So, why the siege mentality at the Legislature? The yahoo who drove the pickup truck onto the Capitol steps in 2013 did something that scared them. So said Capt. Jess Anderson of the Highway Patrol, the guy in charge of protecting our legislators. Oh, c’mon—that was two years ago, and the truck did less damage to the Capitol than Phil Lyman and friends did on their four-wheelers down in Recapture Canyon. More recently, the guy with the legal last name of Crimefighter, who left a wrapped-up assault rifle in the Capitol rotunda in October, is also cited in this nearly $4 million bout of security worry. His was an anti-gun-violence protest that prompted the evacuation and lockdown of the entire Capitol campus because he was mourning the victims of the college shooting in Oregon and trying to make a point about all the assault rifles in circulation. So, does this mean the Legislature is scared of being attacked by anti-gun fanatics? What would they do? Toilet paper the place? Just who, besides ISIS, does the Legislature think is out to get them? Illegal immigrants? Syrian refugees? Women? Minorities? Catholics? The LGBT community? Beer drinkers? People who can’t get Medicaid? Owners of electric cars and solar panels? Any person who is not white, male and Mormon? The rest of us are vulnerable to all those groups, too. Hell, with the exception of ISIS, many of us are those groups. It’s obvious to me that the bigger threat to most Utah legislators is posed

by colleagues who keep their semi-auto pistols at their desks in chambers where they could accidentally discharge. It’s not possible they are afraid of armed people, is it? You don’t go out of your way for years to antagonistically push guns into every aspect of Utah life, passing laws to punish people who try to keep them out of certain places, and then go hide in your bollard/moat of a capitol building, do you? Wouldn’t that be cowardly and hypocritical when the rest of the state is completely unprotected? More broadly, should the rest of us be scared because we don’t have bollards blocking our front doors? Writer Anita Sarkeesian would not speak at Utah State Universit y in 2014 because she had her life threatened. Campus officials told her they legally could not stop people with concealedcarry permits from coming armed to her speech. So, she skipped it. Should we all skip doing the things we need/love to do because we don’t have additional “interior securit y measures” and personnel to guard us? When I go out someplace, I prefer to leave my weapons at home. Fortunately for me, my favorite gun store is located right across from my favorite watering hole, the Beer Bar in downtown Salt Lake City. Maybe I need to get the gun shop to stay open later when I’m out. Either that, or I need to get the Beer Bar to install bollards. It’s prudent we all heed this security cue from the Legislature. Even with all the legally armed citizens around to theoretically protect us, you never know who might be out to get you—including the legally armed citizens. CW

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With all the focus on terrorism these days, are you officially worried about your safety? Nicole Enright: I often think about my safety while at a movie, concert, large public space, etc. But I haven’t really thought about how I would protect myself. It’s a scary place to be in. Paula Saltas: I’m not going to worry about terrorist attacks because, if I do, they win. I am more likely to get killed in a car accident than by a terrorist. I’m more worried about police brutality than terrorists.

Jeff Chipian: I have guns. At first, they were to prepare myself for the zombie apocalypse. Now I don’t look like such an idiot anymore.

Kylee Ehmann: Personally, I’m more afraid of random guys on Trax who can’t comprehend the phrase “not interested” than I am about any terrorist threat. Scott Renshaw: Far less than I think about terrorism, I think about the way other people appear to be thinking about terrorism. And that’s way more terrifying, as far as I’m concerned.

Liz Suggs: While terrorism is nothing to joke about, I think it’s silly how afraid we, as a country, get from time to time. There are problems that need to be fixed, but fearing them isn’t going to help.

John Saltas: It’s correct to feel fearful. It’s incorrect to become fearful.

Jeremiah Smith: I mostly just avoid seeing or hearing anything that Donald Trump says. There is nothing that makes me feel more unsafe than that guy’s mouth.

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There are some areas in which California’s example is not always the best to follow—but conservation isn’t one. Water districts there have to meet conservation targets or risk fines—and on the whole, the Golden State has voluntarily cut back water consumption by up to 31 percent since 2013, according to the Los Angeles Times. But here in Utah, all eyes are on a $1 billion Lake Powell Pipeline project. Utah officials submitted a preliminary licensing proposal to the feds, reports the Deseret News, bringing a projected 2025 completion date closer to reality. Still, the Utah Rivers Council and 21 economists rightly object. They’ve pleaded with Gov. Gary Herbert and legislators to reconsider incurring debt for a project whose price tag continues to increasing. The water is designated for use in the thirsty Kane and Washington counties, which are expected to undergo a population boom. But, in an arid state like Utah, shouldn’t conservation be the top priority?

Religious Oppression

Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, representing the Utah theocracy, says states can and should establish official religions. It’s all right there in the Establishment Clause of the Bill of Rights, he notes. Those who interpret the clause as erecting a “high wall” of separation—such as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black did—suffer from a “left-wing world view.” Hatch argues instead that not only individual, but also states and municipalities have the right to establish religion. “Indeed, as a Mormon, I’m keenly aware both of how the machinery of government can be used to oppress religious minorities and of how a faith’s flourishing comes not from state sanction or promotion,” he told Congress, “but rather from the dedication and devotion of individuals, families and communities.” Is he as keenly aware of how an established religion can also oppress?

Anthrax Exposure

Steve Erickson, who has long worked for the Downwinders and now the Citizens Education Project, knows how frustrating it is to get facts from the feds. In May, we learned that a Dugway lab shipped viable anthrax spores to labs in the United States and abroad. No one was exposed to the pathogen, but it is known that a Utah lab received some spores. Erickson wants to know which lab, and when, and what they did about it. Still more unsettling is that anthrax was found outside Dugway’s containment area in September. Multiple openrecords requests have so far yielded nothing, and the Utah Department of Health says it’s awaiting legal review— which could take forever.

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Like a little Mozart with your mojito? Violinist David Porter helped create Musicians of the Utah Symphony, a group of 10 musicians who are kicking off the After Dark Series on Friday, Dec. 11, at 9 p.m. at Under Current bar (279 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City). Featuring selections by Mozart, Paganini, Muhly, Ysaye and Schubert, the group will perform short sets roughly 20 minute long. A $10 cover charge is payable at the door. To find out more about the program, visit MotusAfterDark.com. Read more from this interview at CityWeekly.net, including juicy tidbits about the musicians who’ll be performing.

So, what’s the relationship between a cocktail and classical music? Do they go together like scotch & soda? They both make you feel warm and fuzzy, and can be Old-Fashioned.

Isn’t the goal to bring people out of the bars and into Symphony Hall? Or are you the Pied Pipers? Well, our principal flute Mercedes Smith is playing—it’s all part of our elaborate scheme.

Will your group be wearing tuxes and gowns?

Nope, just the hipster outfits that are apparently required to frequent any downtown Salt Lake City bar, but I’ll wear a gown if City Weekly will feature me on its cover.

What is considered proper etiquette for such events? Are bar patrons allowed to talk among themselves during the performances?

Duct tape will be administered at the door, with a hole just big enough for a cocktail straw. Sure, people can chat, or even yell out if they love it—we just want people to engage and really listen. Maybe just use common sense, so others can enjoy the music.

Pretend you are Mozart: What would you say to 21st-century bar patrons about the music you’ll be performing? I wouldn’t say a word. I would play the sublime opening of the second movement of my 23rd Piano Concerto and dare people to ignore the music of the gods.

Conversely, what would Mozart think about the audience of the 21st century?

I think he would be consumed with jealousy of Kanye’s success. More seriously, contemporary concert-hall etiquette is a relatively new phenomenon. In Mozart’s day, it was commonplace to clap during the music if audience members were so moved, or to have movements spontaneously repeated. So, one could argue that the more interactive atmosphere at MOTUS After Dark events would be quite familiar to Mozart, and everyone knows that Mozart loved the nightlife.

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Whenever I approach a high-up balcony railing, or look over some cliff, I get this urge to jump. It’s even got a visceral component: that sub-solar-plexus twinge, if you know what I mean. I have to step away quickly, or hold on tightly. I’m just average depressed. What’s going on? —Norbert Hirschhorn, London

ou and Edgar Allan Poe both, doc. (Er, doctor—the letter-writer is the well-known co-inventor of a lifesaving procedure known as oral rehydration therapy.) In slightly more flamboyant language, the author described a similar sensation in an 1845 short story: “[B]ecause our reason violently deters us from the brink, therefore do we the most impetuously approach it. There is no passion in nature so demoniacally impatient, as that of him who, shuddering upon the edge of a precipice, thus meditates a Plunge.” Poe called this feeling “the Imp of the Perverse.” Of course, Poe was the kind of guy who would go in for a little macabre perversity. But what’s it mean for the justaverage-depressed? More broadly, folks interested in the workings of the brain have used the imp as an entree to explore human tendencies to engage in, or at least entertain, the idea of behaviors—say, jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge—that seem to run counter to our self-interest. Emile Gabriel Bruneau, an MIT neuroscientist writing in Psychology Today in 2013, suggested the imp may dwell in the medial prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain that plays a role in decision-making and impulse creation. Just as important, though, is the lateral PFC, which is thought to “shackle” the imp, to borrow Bruneau’s term—so damage to this area, eroding those shackles, can lead to a loss in impulse control. Bruneau relates the story of a man who developed a sudden, inexplicable desire to view child pornography. After doctors found and removed a tumor in his orbitofrontal cortex, the urges dissipated. (Unfortunately for our protagonist, the discovery of the tumor came on the eve of his court sentencing.) When, a year later, the man began again to contemplate pedophilia, a return trip to the neurosurgeon revealed that a small bit of tumor had been missed the first time and regrown. Relatedly, people with frontotemporal dementia often get into trouble with impulsive behavior that runs afoul of social norms—indecent exposure, undisguised shoplifting, etc. What’s important here is that, under this theory, different regions hold each other in check, impulsewise. In Bruneau’s telling, the lateral PFC acts as the brakes of the car that our, er, shackled imp is driving (here’s hoping this guy works an EEG machine better than he works a metaphor), and it’s the medial PFC that supplies the gas. These elements together, Bruneau suggests, “may keep behavior in balance.” Which is why, among many other reasons, it’s a bad idea to mess with the relevant hardware unless you have a good idea of what you’re doing:

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Frontal lobotomies did remove unwanted inclinations, but they tended to remove all your other inclinations, too. So, one part of the brain suggests you jump, while another, ideally more persuasive part strongly favors the alternative. But this doesn’t explain where that bizarre urge comes from in the first place. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders proposes it involves a different area of the brain: the amygdala, which governs “fear circuitry.” The authors, Hames et al., term the experience you describe “high place phenomenon,” or HPP—the strong impulse to leap off a balcony experienced by both the suicidal and those who aren’t even feeling particularly depressed. Researchers surveyed subjects with and without histories of suicidal ideation regarding their experiences with HPP. They found that about 3/4 of ideators reported getting the urge, but, significantly, so did more than half of those who’d never thought of suicide. Why did all those apparently nonsuicidal people feel like jumping? The researchers guess that it has to do with the way in which humans’ several systems of perception, which usually operate well in tandem, can get knocked out of whack by your basic high-place-type situation. Briefly, they propose that an unconscious instinct for self-preservation kicks in before you’ve consciously reckoned with a sense of risk, and so you back away from the edge without realizing what you’re doing or why. “It is not until moments later,” continue the authors, “when the person tries to understand his or her behavior, that the individual’s slower perceptual system kicks in and potentially misattributes the safety signal (‘Getting too close, back up’) to a death wish involving heights.” (How does one arrive at this particular misreading? Hames and Co., apparently not real big Freudians, venture to blame it on the typical layperson’s shaky understanding of psychoanalytic principles—and possibly on the shakiness of the principles themselves.) All just a big nervous-system misunderstanding, in other words. This is speculative work, but it’s an intriguing hypothesis: What seems to be a death wish may not be any sort of wish at all. Just the same, humor your Uncle Cecil and stay away from those cliffs. n

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Deep Breaths Hated by most everyone, the inversion’s filthy air also acts as a catalyst for environmental activism. BY COLBY FRAZIER cfrazier@cityweekly.net @colbyfrazier

s automobiles, houses, oil refineries, a copper smelter, a medical-waste incinerator and other machines of society belched out pollution along the Wasatch Front last week, much of this waste rose to a certain height in the atmosphere and then got trapped near the Salt Lake Valley floor, like a moth in a Mason jar. This marvel of nature and science—the inversion, an annual collision of geography, weather and modern-day humanity—comes with many consequences. Elderly folks and those with respiratory issues are stressed; children can’t play outdoors during school recess, and neighbors rat out neighbors when they spot smoke billowing from a chimney. But the inversion is also a catalyst for activism. Clean-air advocates say that as winter sets in, and as the brown sludgy air begins to harden in Utahns’ lungs, their phones start ringing and complaints roll in. A general heightened awareness surrounding airquality issues takes hold. “It’s interesting as an air-quality organizer, because for us to rally around [improving air quality], we know that we need bad air,” says Carl Ingwell, founder of the organization CleanAirNow! “We know that people need to see it, and we know that people need to feel the effects.” As a high-pressure weather system settled over Utah in early December, the factors that create an inversion roared back into focus. In simple terms, inversions occur when high-pressure weather systems trap pollutants inside Salt Lake’s bowl-shaped valley with its surrounding mountains. The foul air sticks

around until a less stable system—think storms—passes through. On Dec. 4, an air-quality monitoring station at Hawthorne Elementary School in Salt Lake City measured particulate pollutants at 45 micrograms per cubic meter, a level deemed by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality as “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” While residents across northern Utah cursed the filthy air, groups that advocate for cleaner air also began to ramp up for their busiest time of the year. Matt Pacenza, executive director of HEAL Utah, says that even though individuals who drive to work and heat their homes play a role in creating air pollution and, even though changing individual behaviors can make an impact, regulations born at the Legislature are also important. As the 2016 legislative session approaches, Pacenza says two efforts are afoot to help make homes cleaner. One would require new water heaters sold in the state to limit emissions of nitrogen oxide, a major contributor to dirty winter air. Although this proposal received a favorable nod in September from the Utah Air Quality Board, it hit a wall in October when lawmakers on the Administrative Rules Review Committee fielded concerns raised by the Utah Home Builders Association, and the rule was put on the back burner. Pacenza also hopes to see a bill that would bring Utah’s building codes up to 2015 standards. Clean-air advocates say the last serious revamp of building codes came in 2006, and that state law allows the codes to be updated every three years, in step with national regulations. But during the 2015 session, the state came close to moving even farther away from more efficient construction standards. A bill that could resurface this year, sponsored by Rep. Brad Wilson, RKaysville, a developer, proposed to defer building-code updates to every six years, which could prevent Utah from making an update until 2021. Requiring the sale of efficient water heaters and keeping building codes up to date are two of the easiest things Utah can do to improve air quality, Pacenza says. “They’re just two really good things that should have kind of sailed through interim committees to be passed this spring, and, instead of

sailing through, they’re both hitting these hurdles,” Pacenza says. When it comes to the Legislature, it’s difficult to gauge how interested the stout Republican majority—many of whose members reside outside the Wasatch Front—is in making it easier to breathe in the state’s most populated areas. The winter of 2013-14 saw some of the worst inversions in recent state history, with 49 “action” days, where particulate matter hovered at or above 15 micrograms. And the bad days outnumbered the “kinda” bad days, with 31 of these action days seeing particulate matter at 25 micrograms or higher. But that filthy air year turned out to be one of the most fruitful at the Legislature, at least for clean-air advocates. According to HEAL’s statistics, nine bills aimed at improving air quality were passed, and $4 million was allocated for clean-air programs. The 2013-14 winter also saw what might have been the largest environmental rally in state history when more than 4,000 people showed up on the south steps of the Capitol to protest the state’s poor air quality. In 2014-15, though, with balmy temperatures allowing pollution to drift away and only 36 “action” days recorded by state regulators, the Legislature approved only four air-quality bills, and far fewer citizens turned up on the Capitol steps to rally for clean air. It’s difficult to know if fewer dirtyair days took the burden off of lawmakers to make clean air a priority, but Ingwell believes the two could be connected. “We had an off year last year,” he says. “We didn’t see much political activity last year. As bad as it sounds, I hope this year is a little different; we’re brought back to reality, and people make serious investments in the issue, and we can see some serious strides forward.” Of course, the Legislature can do only so much. According to the Utah Department of Air Quality, mobile sources of pollution, such as cars, trains and airplanes, are responsible for spewing 57 percent of the chemicals that end up resulting in poor air quality. The heating of homes and small stationary sites accounts for 32 percent, while industrial sources, like the val-

ley’s oil refineries, copper mine and the notorious medical-waste incinerator in Bountiful, account for a mere 11 percent. These statistics, Ingwell says, place the burden of cleaning up the air somewhat unfairly on the shoulders of, well, everyone. And this is where improving Utah’s air quality gets complicated. For drivers to flee the interior of their automobiles, public transportation must become more accessible, Ingwell says. And for public transportation to become more accessible, lawmakers must invest in expanding public transportation and communities that are planned around moving people without burning fuel. “That’s easy for state government to say, and then, kind of sidestep the problem and say, ‘Our hands are clean, the public needs to drive less,’” Ingwell says. “Any policy that puts the onus on us should be backed up by government policies that help allow for that.” But individuals can make a difference—even at the Capitol. Roughly three years ago, Ingwell says, everyone he knew was angry about the air. “I thought, ‘Why can’t we channel all this anger into something productive?’ ” he says. “I stepped up and took the lead on that and wanted to be someone that helps my friends and my community members to speak up and voice their concerns.” While Pacenza’s HEAL Utah and Ingwell’s CleanAirNow! advocate inside the granite walls of the Capitol for cleaner air, Brian Moench, president of Physicians for a Healthy Environment, says it’s important for individuals to take steps to clean the air. And when the inversion is in place—when all residents need to do is take a breath and look to the horizons to see tiny bits of their own dirtywork—Moench says Utahns should take stock in what they can do to live cleaner lives. With air that you can see and taste, Moench says, it’s vivid to ask, “What would the air look like if everybody did what I did?” “The public’s engagement and concern is obviously ramped up significantly during inversion season,” Moench says. “Unfortunately, we’re sometimes in the awkward position of rooting for bad air, just so we can maintain some engagement on the issue.” CW

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toolbox to help Democrats get elected.” While Littlefield acknowledges that Davis “can talk to people that I can’t,” she also says she doesn’t believe that running to the right on social issues is going to win over voters. “We’ve seen some data on some of these social issues outside of Salt Lake County,” says Littlefield, “and while some people in this state may be grappling with their religious beliefs [over marriage equality], it’s the law of the land, it’s happened, and I think the less candidates talk about it the better.” Regardless, Littlefield says, her organization has only one goal: to elect more Democrats. “So, if it works better in Utah County to have more BY ERIC ETHINGTON conservative Democrats on the ballot, that’s eethington@cityweekly.net great,” she says. “If it works in the Avenues to @ericethington have a super-liberal candidate like [state Sen. Jim] Dabakis, that’s great too.” new organization believes it has Not everyone’s convinced that Utah a winning strategy for rural Utah Democrats can become more electable Democrats: Lean to the right. The by shifting farther to the right, especially recently formed Utah Centrist Democratic since Utah Democrats are already considCouncil aims to recruit candidates that ered far more moderate than Democrats promote a more conservative fiscal and sonationally. Longtime Cache County-based cial outlook to, as the council’s website says, political strategist Jason Williams cautions “restore the Democratic Party as a viable that Democrats who create less distinction Utah political party.” Although not officially between themselves and Republicans may associated with the Utah Democratic Party, not only fail to attract GOP voters, but will UCDC is raising money and recruiting candiscourage Democrats from turning out to didates with more conservative ideologies vote. “There’s nothing new about this idea, than their Salt Lake County counterparts to Williams says, “and [going to the right] has run in rural Utah. watered down many Democratic candidates “We want to show that over the years, who then lost Democrats are maintheir campaigns.” stream,” says Richard DaWilliams points to forvis, a BYU professor of pomer Democratic gubernatolitical science and former rial candidate Peter Cooke, Utah County Democratic who ran against Gov. Gary Party chairman who coHerbert in 2012. Cooke, he founded the group along says, lost support from his with Rep. Brad King, Dparty’s own voters when, Price, as well as former on Davis’ advice, he held a House Minority Leader press conference announcScott Howell and others. ing opposition to same-sex “We believe in problem marriage and reproducsolving, and we want to tive rights. “If Democrats show a different image going this route can’t even than the party has with get their own base excited most voters in Utah.” and turned out to vote, Lean right: BYU professor According to Davis, Demwhat’s the point of trying to Richard Davis ocrats don’t win outside of get Republican voters to flip Salt Lake County often because rural voters for you?” Williams asked. “Davis has tried don’t like the party’s stance on so-called sothis before, when he was chair of the Utah cial issues. “I think if you ask voters what they County Democratic Party, and none of those think Democrats stand for, they’ll say, ‘[Demcandidates ever won a general election.” ocrats] stand for abortion and they stand for Davis doesn’t agree that Cooke’s gay marriage,’” says Davis. “What we want campaign lost because of Cooke’s more to tell these voters is that we’re in sync with conservative positions. The campaign was [them], and we’re more socially and fiscally already on the ropes, he said, because it moderate to conservative,” he says. was hugely underfunded compared to Being perceived as pragmatic problem Gov. Herbert’s campaign. solvers is key, Davis says, and he thinks If Democrats want to win more seats, that UCDC-aligned candidates need to porWilliams says, they should start looking to tray a willingness to find common-ground the example of Montana Democrats, “who solutions on issues such as the contentious faced a similar cultural conservatism,” but push for states to take over and potentially focused on getting their own base out to vote privatize public lands. as well as attracting new voters. Utah Democratic Party executive director “They got Brian Schweitzer elected,” says Lauren Littlefield says the party doesn’t take Williams, “who became one of the most popissue with candidates whose stands differ ular governors in decades. And they did it by from the party platform. “We’re never going adopting stances on contentious issues that to be the party who says, ‘You have to say this didn’t turn off Democratic voters and, at the if you want to be one of us,’” says Littlefield. same time, opened the doors for unaffiliated “I feel like they’re just another tool in the and independent voters.” CW

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It’s cold, and you’re hungry and homeless. It’s not that hard to imagine. The Cathedral Church of St. Mark will hold a benefit concert to raise funds for Hildegard’s Pantry, especially during the holidays when the need is greatest. Daniel Carter’s Artaban, the Other Wiseman will be narrated by Howard Jorgensen and sung by Mindy Pack, with Danny Eggers and Shelby Maughn. Suggested donation is $10 per person or nonperishable food items. The story is based on Henry Van Dyke’s immortal Christmas tale of love, mercy and sacrifice for the human family. Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 231 E. 100 South, Monday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

n It’s hard to argue Utah’s need for education on human rights. To that end, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Diversity & Human Rights is holding a fundraiser, the 2015 Human Rights Day Celebration, to benefit the Human Rights Education Project. HRC will recognize the Planned Parenthood Association of Utah and Dr. Mansoor Emam, founder of two free medical clinics, as the recipients of the 2015 Human Rights Awards. The HRC will also present a posthumous award to Frank Cordova in memory of his service and dedication to Salt Lake City residents. Salt Lake City & County Building, third floor, Thursday, Dec. 10, 6-8:30 p.m., $25 in advance; $30 at door, HRD2015.eventbrite.com

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Got asthma? Salt Lake’s miserably dirty air can’t help. The Salt Lake County Health Department is offering a free education and trigger-reduction program available to county residents with asthma. A new Home-Visitation Program seeks participants with severe or uncontrolled asthma. Those who complete the full program receive a $50 Smith’s gift card. Information/enrollment in Salt Lake County, 385-468-3651, Utah County, 801-851-7509

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Isn’t That Their Skill Set? In November, lawyer Michael Petersen of Appleton, Wis., was ordered by county judge Philip Kirk (in a sentence for contempt of court) to inform every client he acquires in the following 12 months that Petersen is a “crook,” “cheat,” “thief” and “liar.” Kirk concluded that Peterson had lied about a plea deal with the prosecutor and created phony documents for backup, leading a client to plead guilty to armed robbery when the prosecutor said there was never such a deal. According to the Appleton Post Crescent, Kirk (after dressing down Petersen in colorful language) told him, “I want you to have as much business as a pimp in a nursing home.”

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The Finer Points of the Law Justice! In September, federal judge Cathy Seibel ordered the town of Liberty, New York (100 miles from New York City), to stand trial for failure to teach police and prosecutors proper free-speech law—thus giving plaintiff Willian Barboza revenge for his arrest for writing a “crude” message on the speeding ticket he paid three years ago. Seibel ruled that Barboza’s phrase (urging intercourse upon the manure-like town) posed no “imminent” threat and, besides, was obviously just a complaint about government services. Seibel also raised the possibility that money damages will come from the prosecutor’s own pocket.

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n Mexican artist Renato Garza Cervera’s work usually involves realistic-looking figures created to startle (e.g., a “piggy bank” as a scowling hog of a man down on all fours), but his recent “gang member” floor rugs seem a career peak. Rejecting bear rugs and lion rugs, Cervera’s “Of Genuine Contemporary Beast” project features exquisitely constructed, life-size, snarling, naked, heavily tattooed men’s bodies (as if skinned) as rugs, representing “modern” beasts—Salvadorean gang members. Actually, Cervera told Vice.com he intended sympathy: “Societies always invent new beasts in order to make others responsible for their problems.” n Las Vegas police continue to investigate Kimberly Knight after a video surfaced on her fetish pornography website purporting to be of a medical doctor performing a breast-enlargement procedure and then immediately having sex with the patient. KTNV-TV has questioned Knight on the authenticity of the claims, and she seemed to back off slightly, describing the surgeon as a “medical student,” then characterizing the whole thing as a “mistake.” As of early December, Knight had not been charged with a crime.

n Dr. Bilgin Ciftci was fired in October from Turkey’s Public Health Institution and later charged with violating one of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s favorite laws—against “insulting” the president (which carries a maximum four-year prison term)— because Ciftci had joined a Turkish Facebook thread that was denouncing Erdogan with facial images comparing him to the Lord of the Rings character Gollum. The judge, admitting his unfamiliarity, appointed a five-person group of experts to advise him whether the Erdogan-Gollum comparison was “insulting.” (The Lord of the Rings film director Peter Jackson immediately protested that the images depict not Gollum but his benign alter ego Smeagol, making the comparison obviously uninsulting.)

The Job of the Researcher Scientists from Australia’s University of Queensland have developed “swimsuits” to act as diapers for six giant loggerhead turtles as they study their diets by examining their feces. “To our great surprise,” said one researcher, they “worked perfectly.” The suits were easy to put on, comfortable for the sea turtles to wear (according to the researchers, not the turtles), looked great (ditto), and we were “able to collect the entire fecal sample,” he bragged to a London Daily Telegraph reporter in Sydney. n After all, leeches are interesting and thus someone has to study them, and Mark Siddall, curator of invertebrates at the American Museum of Natural History, is that person. These leeches are easily found, but only in the rear ends of hippopotamuses, he noted, and told Wired.com in August that if a creature can exploit a niche others cannot, it has a monopoly on food. “The only part on the hippo that’s vascularized enough to get a good blood meal (is) the rectal region.” (Making life worse for these leeches, they lack the strong jaws of other leeches and must instead use a nose-like organ that, writes Wired, it “snakes” into the vascular tissue.)

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Alex Boye’s Africanized Christmas Christmas should have a little bit of something for everyone. So it’s nice to see that Kingsbury Hall has such an eclectic line-up of holiday themed musical acts this week. Friday night brings a little bit o’ the Irish with Danú’s Feile Na Nollag (“A Christmas Gathering,” pictured). One of the leading traditional Irish folk ensembles, this small orchestra—flute, lute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion and bouzouki (a mandolin-type instrument of Greek origin)—will bring a mixed set of ancient traditional tunes and modern repertoire. Danú has won numerous awards in their home country, including twice being named Best Traditional Group at the BBC Folk Awards. Their Christmas evening combines songs with storytelling and traditional Irish dance. On Saturday, Mormon music sensation Alex Boye performs his Africanized Christmas. Boye, born of Nigerian parents, grew up in England and converted to the LDS faith at the age of 16. In 2006, Boye auditioned for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, at the invitation of the choir’s musical director Craig Jessop, and became one of the group’s three black members. He recently reflected back toward his parents’ home country with a series of hit pop songs (like Coldplay’s Paradise) rearranged in the rhythm and style of the African continent. Now, Boye is applying this “Africanized” spin on traditional Christmas songs, in a one-night concert that will feel like “Silver Bells” hopped up on some gospel caffeine. (Katherine Pioli) Danú: Feile Na Nollag @ Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah, 801-581-7100, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., $19-$45. Alex Boye’s Africanized Christmas @ Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah, 801-581-7100, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., $35-$55. KingsburyHall.Utah.edu

Savion Glover & Jack DeJohnette

Tap, it could be argued, is more than a dance. It’s also a musical feat. The lightning-quick feet of a skilled hoofer, the clack and slash of metal atop a wood floor, produces a type of percussive music alive with the complexity of rhythm and timing. Tap’s ability to bridge art forms may be what inspires famed hoofer Savion Glover to team up with some jazz colleagues every so often. This week at Kingsbury Hall, Glover does just that, performing alongside fellow hoofer Marshall Davis Jr. and jazz drummer and composer Jack DeJohnette in the first date of their national tour. A dance prodigy, Glover debuted as a tap dancer at age 10 in the Broadway show The Tap Dance Kid. By the time he was 15, he was teaching classes and was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway show Black and Blue. Now 42, Glover’s prolific career, unique style and unequaled energy has earned him wide praise even from legendary tap figures such as Gregory Hines, who called Glover “possibly the best tap dancer that ever lived.” Jack DeJohnette’s career began at the piano keys, but he’s made his biggest contribution to music behind the drum set. DeJohnette was the primary drummer on the landmark Miles Davis album Bitches Brew and is still most often regarded as an instrumental figure of the jazz fusion era. In 2012, DeJohnette was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. Together, these two masterful figures of music and dance will take their audience on an unforgettable journey of sound and rhythm. (Katherine Pioli) Savion Glover & Jack DeJohnette @ Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah, 801-581-7100, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., $19-$45. KingsburyHall.Utah.edu

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Revelation is a connecting experience. When people let others into their secrets, their fears, even their humiliations, they forge a bond of shared humanity. And, sometimes, we can even laugh or cry along the way. That idea has provided the foundation for Risk!, the popular podcast hosted by Kevin Allison, perhaps best known from the TV sketch comedy troupe The State. In 2009, Allison was performing stand-up when his erstwhile statemate Michael Ian Black suggested that there could be something even more entertaining in Allison revealing his personal stories. Along with producer Michelle Walson, Allison launched Risk! with a live recording at a grocery store in Manhattan, based on the concept of people telling “true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public.” Now based bicoastally in New York and Los Angeles, Risk! presents a regular monthly—and almost always sold-out—showcase for confessional storytelling that has featured professional funny people like Marc Maron, Rachel Dratch, Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon and Margaret Cho, with downloads regularly passing 1 million per month. But it has also spawned a tour that checks in at other cities, looking for locals to tell their own “I can’t believe I’m actually saying this out loud” stories. That tour visits Salt Lake City this week, and while the featured participants were not yet set at press time, you can be sure that this unique experience will surprise you about some of the strange-but-true tales happening all around you. (Scott Renshaw) Kevin Allison’s Risk! Live @ Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, 801-746-0557, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., $18-$20, 21 and older only. Risk-Show.com/Tour

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This year, Ballet West’s The Nutcracker celebrates 60 years as one of Utah’s most cherished traditions. Bring tidings of comfort and joy to your family this holiday season with a classic show that has won over audiences for generations. William Christensen, one of the founders of Ballet West, created the timeless choreography for the show, which will feature four talented ballerinas as Clara: Eva Thompson, Olivia Huntsman, Kennedy Stapley and Ella Whitney. Alexander MacFarlan, Jordan Veit, Joshua Whitehead, Oliver Oguma and Tyler Gum will share the role of the Nutcracker Prince. The Nutcracker, based on a fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffman, unfolds in two acts. The story is based around a little girl named Clara, who receives a nutcracker as a Christmas gift. After the party ends, she falls asleep and dreams that her nutcracker has turned into a young prince. Each scene is set to Tchaikovsky’s charming score and features whimsical costumes and extravagant sets. The production’s visual appeal, along with its memorable characters, make The Nutcracker a favorite with children, as well as adults. Following each matinee show (except Dec. 24), Ballet West will host Sugar Plum Parties for the kids. Young members from the audience will be invited onstage to join the Sugar Plum Fairy and other favorite characters from the show for special treats. (Shawna Meyer) Ballet West: The Nutcracker @ Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, 801-355-2787, Dec. 10-27, evening performances, 7 p.m.; matinees, 2 p.m., $20-$88, Sugar Plum Party tickets $10. BalletWest.org

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Christmas Onstage

Three new productions offer holiday entertainment. BY MISSY BIRD & SCOTT RENSHAW comments@cityweekly.net

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Working retail during the holidays can be tough. Throw in underemployment, income inequality, job insecurity and debt, and it’s a recipe for extremely unhappy employees. Their strife—caused by angry shoppers and awful bosses—is, at least, entertaining for audiences watching Plan-B Theatre’s production of Booksmart, written by Rob Tennant and directed by Jerry Rapier. Set the week before Christmas in a chain bookstore, it follows disgruntled employee Casey (Tyson Baker) as he starts a revolution against working such a menial job—even if it does, barely, pay the bills. His co-workers Alex (Sarah Danielle Young), Cindy (Anne Louise Brings), Ruth (April Fossen) and Ed (Joe Crnich) just want to take a quick break and escape from rude shoppers—especially Ruth, who may not have a job by the end of the day. Instead, Casey tries to convince them to join his thoughtless cause. While the ensemble does go through some unpleasant situations with customers—told via one-sided phone conversations—there isn’t as much misery as expected. More extreme stories seemed to be foreshadowed by Tennant’s dialogue. Still, the cast embodies the stress of the season working in retail. Fossen, in particular, steals the show; her sarcastic, biting tone is rather refreshing matched up against the jolliness of the season. Booksmart is amusing and relatable. Anyone who’s ever worked retail, especially during the holidays, will empathize. (Missy Bird)

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For many people, no more is needed from a holiday show than bringing together beloved Christmas songs and cozying up to the spirit of the season. And It Happened One Christmas delivers exactly that. Yet, there’s also something peculiar about the way this brand-new musical revue mixes its ingredients. The organizing premise suggests an abandoned Salt Lake City theater from the turn of the century, and a legend that the energy of its performances can magically insure a healthy dose of Christmas snow. And there’s no question that the energy is here, as a terrific ensemble moves through spirited choreography, familiar Christmas carols and even leading an audience-participation singalong of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” What’s missing, at times, is a sense that the framing narrative means anything. While the segments are individually entertaining— including some that showcase a charming group of child performers—it can be jarring when a German-language performance of “O Tannenbaum” leads directly into a hip-hop interpretation of “Joy to the World,” or when the Gospel story of Jesus’ birth immediately precedes Rent’s “Seasons of Love.” Christmas performances can be presented with such a tradition-bound sameness that it feels Grinchy not to embrace unreservedly something that takes risks and offers such unconventional choices, including Christian hymns and scripture rather than strictly secular material, and an emotionally resonant reading of “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” by Howard Kaye. It Happened One Christmas certainly has the nerve to try presenting a program with a little something for everyone—even if some of those somethings aren’t always ideal partners when they’re side by side. (Scott Renshaw)

300 S. 1400 East 801-581-6961 Dec. 4-19 $31-$67 PioneerTheatre.org

Sometimes going to the theater is as much about the experience as a whole than the production itself. Such is the case with Salt Lake Acting Company’s Art Dog, written by John Olive and directed by Penelope Caywood. This play is really geared toward children, and SLAC makes it obvious. Children’s artwork is featured in a gallery-like setting; each weekend, a dog from Intermountain Dog Therapy roams the lobby; and there are delicious cookies for sale. Children are taught a dance prior to the show and can ask questions at the end. It’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to experience live theater. Luckily, Art Dog is also entertaining for all ages. The story follows Arthur (Alexis Baigue, pictured), a watchdog at the Dogopolis Museum of Art by day, and the mysterious Art Dog by night. When two thieves (Jaten Lee McGriff and Jenessa Bowen) steal the museum’s most prized piece of art—the Mona Woofa—the museum director (Olivia Custodio) accuses Art Dog of being the culprit. Art Dog has to prove his innocence, catch the real criminals and find the Mona Woofa. The acting is silly and exaggerated, which is perfect for a children’s production, and the actors take on funny canine characteristics. Art Dog has humor, heart and a sense of wonder which will resonate with children and get them interested in the theater arts. (MB)

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Art Dog Salt Lake Acting Co., 168 W. 500 North, 801-363-7522, through Dec. 23: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, noon & 3 p.m., until Dec. 18; thereafter, during Christmas week, showtimes every day Dec. 19-23, 10 a.m., noon & 3 p.m., SaltLakeActingCompany.org, see p. 18 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Harris Fine Arts, 1 University Hill, Provo, 801-422-8903, Dec. 1-5 & Dec. 8-10, 7:30 p.m., Arts.BYU.edu Booksmart Plan-B Theatre Company, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, 801-355-2787, Dec. 3-13, PlanBTheatre.org, see p. 18 A Christmas Carol Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, 801-226-8600, Dec. 5-23, HaleTheater.org A Christmas Carol Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, 801-984-9000, Dec. 5-24, HCT.org Babes in Toyland CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, 801-298-1302, through Dec. 17, MondaySaturday, 7:30 p.m., CenterPointTheatre.org The Best Christmas Pageant Ever CenterPoint Legacy Theater, Leishman Performance Hall, through Dec. 19, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, 801-298-1302, Monday, Thursday & Friday, 7 p.m., CenterPointTheatre.org The Dickens Christmas Carol Show Sugar Factory Playhouse, Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center St., Midvale, 801-284-1242, Dec. 4-19, Friday, Saturday & Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Saturday, Dec. 12, 3:30 p.m.; SugarFactoryPlayhouse.com Ebenezer Scrooge and His Nightmare Before Christmas Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, 801-266-2600, through Jan. 2, MondaySaturday, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.; Saturday matinees, 11:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.; DesertStar.biz A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol The Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 S. Washington Blvd. Ogden, 855-944-2787, December 4-23, Friday, Saturday & Monday plus Dec. 22-23, 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees 2 p.m., TheZiegfeldTheater.com Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, Magna, through Dec. 19, Friday-Saturday & Monday, EmpressTheatre.com The Grouch Who Stole Christmas The Off Broadway Theater, 272 South Main, 801-355-4628, through Dec. 26, Monday, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m., TheOBT.org It Happened One Christmas Pioneer Theater Co., 300 S. 1400 East, 801-581-6961, Dec. 4-19, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m., PioneerTheatre.org, see p. 18 It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem, 801-225-2787, through Dec. 19, except Tuesday & Sunday, 7:30 p.m., SCERA.org Macbeth Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, 435-649-9371, Dec 11-12, 7 p.m.; Dec. 12, 2 p.m., EgyptianTheatreCompany.org

DANCE

Ballet West: The Nutcracker Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, 801-355-2787, Dec. 10-27, matinees 2 p.m.; evening performances 7 p.m.; $20-$88, BalletWest.org. see p. 17 Cameo Sugar Space Arts Warehouse, 132 S. 800 West, 888-300-7898, Dec. 11-12, 7:30 p.m., TheSugarSpace.com Odyssey Dance: ReduxNut-Cracker Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, 801-581-7100, Dec. 16-23, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Dec. 19, 2 p.m.; KingsburyHall.Utah.edu Salt Lake Ballet Theater: The Night Before Christmas Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300

South, 801-355-2787, Dec. 11-12, 7 p.m; matinee Dec. 12, 1 p.m.; ArtTix.org Savion Glover & Jack DeJohnette Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah, 801-581-7100, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., KingsburyHall. Utah.edu

CLASSICAL & SYMPHONY

Christmas Carole Sing Along w/ a 30-piece orchestra; appearances by Joshua Creek, Santa & the Jazz Bear; Fox 13’s Big Budah emcees. Vivint SmartHome Arena, 301 S. Temple, 801-325-2000, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., VivintArena.com Eileen Ivers Christmas Eccles Center, 1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City, 435-655-3114, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., EcclesCenter.org Festival of Carols Alpine Church, 254 W. 2675 North, Layton, 801-546-8575, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., DavisArts.org Jazz Ensemble Concerts Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, 801-832-2457, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., WestminsterCollege.edu Moon Light Ensemble Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, 801-948-7858, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., ExcellenceConcerts.org Musicians of the Utah Symphony Under Current Bar, 279 S. 300 East, 801-574-2556, Dec. 11, 9 p.m., UnderCurrentBar.com Piano-Area Competition Winners w/ American West Symphony Libby Gardner Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, 801-591-6762, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Music.Utah.edu WorldStage! Winter Concert Series Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, 801-965-5100, Monday, 7 p.m., through Dec. 21, CulturalCelebration.org

COMEDY

Dwayne Perkins Wiseguys Downtown, 194 S. 400 West, 801-532-5233, Dec. 11-12, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., WiseguysComedy.com Geoff Tate & Emma Arnold Sandy Station, 8925 S. Harrison St., Sandy, 801-255-2078, Dec. 11, 8:30 p.m., SandyStation.com Gilbert Gottfried Wiseguys Downtown, 194 S. 400 West, 801-532-5233, Dec. 9-10, 7 & 9 p.m., WiseguysComedy.com Mark Curry Club at 50 West, 50 W. 300 South, 385-229-1461, Dec. 11-12, 7 & 9:30 p.m., Club.50WestSLC.com Open Mic Club at 50 West, 50 W. 300 South, 801-961-1033, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., $5-$8, Club.50WestSLC.com Paul Sheffield Wiseguys Ogden, 269 25th St., 801-622-5588, Dec. 11-12, 8 p.m., WiseGuysComedy.com Sasquatch Cowboy Improvised Christmas The Loft, 3934 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Dec. 12, 9:30 p.m., Facebook.com/SasquatchCowboyImprov

SPOKEN WORD

The Bee—True Stories from the Hive: Revelations The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, 801-746-0557, Dec. 10, 6 p.m., TheUrbanLoungeSLC.com Kevin Allison: RISK! Live The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, 801-746-0557, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., TheUrbanLoungeSLC.com, see p. 17

LITERATURE AUTHOR APPEARANCES

Andrew Hunt: A Killing in Zion The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 801-484-9100, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., KingsEnglish.com Brandon Sanderson & Jason Denzel Barnes & Noble, 330 E. 1300 South, Orem, 801-229-1611, Dec. 12, 2 p.m., BarnesAndNoble.com C.R. Langille: Consequence Weller Book Works,

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24 Hours in China: Photography from the China Overseas Exchange Association Part One Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 801-524-8200, through Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. A Visual Feast Horne Fine Art Exhibit, 142 E. 800 South, 801-533-4200, through Dec. 31; HorneFineArt.com Benjamin Gaulon: Corrupt.Yourself Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 801-328-4201, through Jan. 16; 7 p.m., UtahMoCA.org Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 801-581-6927, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Jan. 3, NHMU.utah.edu Brian Bress: Make Your Own Friends Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, 801-581-7332, through Jan. 10, UMFA.Utah.edu Brian Christensen: Reconfigure CUAC, 175 E. 200 South, 385-215-6768, through Feb. 7; CUArtCenter.org Bridgette Meinhold: Timing Is Everything Gallery MAR, 580 Main, Park City, 435-649-3001, through Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; GalleryMar.com The British Passion for Landscape: Masterpieces From National Museum Wales Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, 801-581-7332, through Dec. 13, $12-$14, UMFA.Utah.edu Cheryl Sandoval: Steps From the Reservation Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts, 631 W. North Temple, Suite 700, 801-596-0500, through Jan. 9; MestizoArts.org Colors of the Season Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, 801-363-4088, through Jan. 10, ArtAtTheMain.com Enter a Tiny World: Miniature Scenes by Gail Clingenpeel Chapman Branch, 900 W. 577 South, 801-594-8623, Dec. 1-21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., SLCPL.org Family Art Saturday, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 801-328-4201, Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m., UtahMOCA.org Firelei Baez: Patterns of Resistance Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 801-328-4201, through Jan. 16, UtahMoCA.org From the Collection of Thomas M. Alder Charley Hafen Gallery, 1409 S. 900 East, 801-521-7711, through Jan. 9, CharleyHafen.com Glass Art Guild of Utah Show Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, 801-585-0556, through Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., GlassArtGuild.org Holiday Group Exhibition Slusser Gallery, 447 E. 100 South, 801-532-1956, through Jan. 8, MarkSlusser.com Inside: Out: solo exhibition by Lindsay Frei Alice Gallery, 617 E. South Temple, through Jan 16, VisualArts.Utah.gov Jean Richardson: Every Now and Then I Fall Apart Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 801-328-4201, through Dec. 19, UtahMOCA.org Jennifer Jo Deily: Mostly Wildlife Anderson Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 801-594-8611, through Dec. 9; artist’s reception Dec. 10, 7–8:30 p.m., SLCPL.org

Artaban, The Other Wise Man Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 231 E. 100 South, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. 231 E. 100 South, 801-322-3400, CathedralChurchOfStMark.org Christmas in Color Ed Mayne St./Oquirrh Park, 5624 S. Cougar Lane, Kearns, Monday-Saturday, through Jan. 2, ChristmasInColor.net A Christmas Together The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, 801-456-2800, Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m., AChristmasTogether.com Christmas Village Municipal Gardens, Grant Avenue & 25th Street, Ogden, 801-399-4357, through Jan. 1, OgdenCity.com Colors of the Season Art at the Main, 210 E. 400 South, 801-363-4088, through Jan. 10, ArtAtTheMain.com A Kurt Bestor Christmas Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, 801-355-2787, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11-12, 8 p.m.; matinee Dec. 12, 2 p.m., ArtTix.org Magic of Christmas & Visit With Santa Salt Lake County Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, South Salt Lake, Dec. 11, 4-5:30 p.m., SLCoLibrary.org SantaCon Pub Crawl Lumpy’s Downtown, 145 S. Pierpont Ave., Dec. 12, 8 p.m., LumpysDowntown.com Santa’s Reindeer Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, through Dec. 23, Monday-Saturday, 12 p.m.-10 p.m., ThanksgivingPoint.com Talk With Santa by Ham Radio Salt Lake County Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., Herriman, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., SLCoLibrary.org

Winter Nights Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 801-581-4303, Wednesday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., through Dec. 23, NHMU.Utah.edu ZooLights Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., Dec. 2-31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., HogleZoo.com

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Porcupine Pub & Grille’s tequila-lime chicken It’s a variation of pasta Alfredo: slightly overcooked (boo!) linguine bathed in a creamy Alfredo-style sauce made with Oaxaca cheese, baby corn, red bell peppers and spiked with poblano chiles to give it some zing. Atop the linguine was a small, tender grilled steak; I’m not sure of the cut, but I think it was a strip steak. Had the pasta been cooked al dente, this would have been a total winner. My wife’s entree of grilled wild Coho salmon ($21.99) was a bit routine, although I really did like the sweet and tangy black cherry barbecue sauce that came with it. I think the barbecue sauce would be better suited to something like chicken or shrimp, rather than salmon. Although, on the Porc’s website, the wine list looks to be fairly extensive, in reality it is not. There were only a handful of white wines and a handful of reds listed. That’s a bit of a shame, since much of the food is so wine-friendly. The beer situation is quite different, however—there are a couple dozen beers on tap available. The service—from the hostess stand to the bartender and table servers—is genuinely friendly and warm at Porcupine Pub & Grille. It’s so friendly, in fact, that we were enticed to stick around for the delicious pecan-carrot cake a la mode, which I heartily recommend—more proof that this ain’t your granddaddy’s pub. CW

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On weekdays in the bar area of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (20 S. 400 West, 801-355-3704, FlemingsSteakhouse. com), guests can enjoy a petite beef fillet prepared with their choice of Fleming’s new steak rubs—such as black & white peppercorn, Kona coffee with orange-shoyu demi-glace, or porcini mushroom with Gorgonzola cream—served with truffle mashed potatoes and a red wine flight of three different varietals for $39.95. In addition, Fleming’s locations are serving an exclusive Gary Farrell Vineyards Pinot Noir—which isn’t even available at the winery—until the 345 cases produced run out, and they’re certain to go fast.

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Last week, OpenTable announced the winners of its 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2015, as rated by verified OpenTable diners. Of the 100 restaurants, Forage (370 E. 900 South, 801-708-7834, ForageRestaurant.com) was the only Utah eatery to win an award. (Some might recall that I named Forage as Utah’s Best Restaurant in the City Weekly’s 2010 Dining Guide.) According to OpenTable, the honorees were based on “an analysis of more than 5 million reviews of over 20,000 restaurants across the country.” In case you haven’t been there yet, dining at Forage is a unique experience, based around a multi-course menu and featuring exciting food and ingredients, much of which is literally foraged locally. Congratulations to Forage chef/owner Bowman Brown and his team.

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tuck for what to buy your favorite wine geek this Christmas? I’m here to help. Any wine lover I know would be thrilled to find one of the following under the tree. Most wine aficionados I know like to save the empty bottles of their most precious wines and display them. A particularly chic and eye-catching method of doing so is with a High Heel Wine Holder & Stopper ($19.99 at Home Goods). Mine is festooned with sparkles and is especially fetching. Or, I suppose, you could just use an actual dance slipper if your foot is wide enough. Wine lovers can never have too many corkscrews lying about. One of my favorites is the iconic, award-winning Original

Rabbit Corkscrew ($50), which pulls a cork in three seconds flat and then automatically releases it. There’s a built-in foil cutter, which means you don’t have to fiddle around with that dull little knife that comes with most corkscrews. For more traditional wine drinkers, I can guarantee they would love a classic French corkscrew made by the five-century-old Chateau Laguiole. Laguiole makes a variety of corkscrews—mine happens to be made of gorgeous cherry wood and high-carbon stainless steel—that sell for around $100, including a leather carrying case. There are a lot of knock-offs out there; don’t be fooled. Champagne glasses have come a long way. In the old days, bubbly was usually served in clunky, shallow, short-stem coupes. However, those coupes allowed a lot of air into the glass and a lot of bubbles to escape. Plus, they’re difficult to drink out of without spilling valuable Champagne down the front of your tux or gown. Then, along came Champagne flutes. These are tall, narrow glasses that serve to keep air out of the Champagne and to keep the bubbles in. That’s an improvement. Yet most wine benefits from some aeration. So on to Plan C: Designed and produced by the premium wine glass manufacturer, Riedel, the Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine Glass (2/$69) is a hybrid wine glass and

DRINK Champagne flute, made specifically for sparkling wine. I’ve tried virtually every Champagne glass on the market and I have to admit: The Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine Glass is da bomb! Most of the most knowledgeable wine experts I know swear by the Coravin Wine System. What’s a Coravin? Well, it is a tool that functions as both a bottle opener and wine pouring/wine preservation system. A thin needle pierces the foil and the wine cork, leaving the cork in place. The wine is extracted and poured out through the needle while the Coravin simultaneously replaces the displaced wine with pressurized argon, a noble gas, completely inert. When the needle is removed, the cork reseals itself. Viola! You can take a sip of a

prized wine and come back to it in a year and it’ll be completely preserved. It’s a $299 splurge, but one that wine lovers will never forget. Almost all wine benefits from aeration, which is the main reason to decant wines. The unique and stylish Twist Decanter ($29.99-$39.99) serves both as a decanter and an aerator—a new twist in wine pouring. The ingenious “twisting” design of the decanter serves to aerate the wine both as it’s going in, and again on the way out. It’s available in 12.7-ounce and 25-ounce sizes. True wine lovers never want to stray too far from wine, which is why Oopsmark of Montreal, Canada, created the Leather Bicycle Bottle Holder. It’s made of vegetable-tanned leather that clamps to the top tube of the bike frame (where some people would stow a water bottle) with antique brass fasteners, and available at Etsy.com for $34 plus shipping. CW

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Since 1978, the New Yorker has been one of downtown Salt Lake City’s most enduring fine-dining restaurants. The chef’s cuisine seems to continually improve. The New Yorker’s express lunches are a hit with the hurried business crowd, especially the delicious lobster sliders. For a more leisurely meal, book an intimate table for the evening and dig into the exquisite jambalaya, roasted rack of lamb or the irresistible papparedelle with Maine lobster and tomato-basil cream sauce. A top-notch wine selection and classic cocktails like the Bellini, cable car and Manhattan just add to the fun. 60 W. Market St., Salt Lake City, 801-363-0166. NewYorkerSLC.com

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Like the elephant in the well-known fable, Squatters feels like several different things, depending on which part you’ve got hold of at the moment. The downtown location is a wonderful restaurant with thoughtful and delicious upscale pub-style food, perhaps before a show at the nearby Rose Wagner Center. Yet it’s also an after-work bar for enjoying one of its awardwinning brews, handcrafted locally since 1989, while watching a game on the big screen. Like the menu of beers, it’s a little something for many different tastes. In addition to the downtown Salt Lake City location, look for Squatters in Park City and at the airport. Multiple locations. Squatters.com

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“Chanate” in Spanish means “blackbird”—which makes it an appropriate moniker for this high-altitude Snowbird restaurant that’s soaring. Chef Carlos Perez’s chili is indeed award-worthy: a red chili brimming with tender roasted pork and posole-inspired hominy in place of the traditional beans. His unleashed creativity also shows up in an appetizer of pork empanadas, lightly fried and stuffed with shredded, slow-roasted pork, Chihuahua cheese, creamy salsa de árbol, and zippy habanero salsa. Indeed, Chef Perez is truly gifted when it comes to cooking pork; order any pork dish from the El Chanate menu, and prepare to be bowled over. Don’t hesitate to order the pork tacos, two generously sized tacos stuffed with delectable, adobomarinated pork and topped with minced red onion, cilantro and chile de árbol sauce. However, of all the dishes I enjoyed at El Chanate, my favorite was the pork chili Colorado: think not chile verde (which is also very good here), but rather chili rojo, a hearty New Mexico-style chili consisting of bite-size chunks of slow-roasted pork, bathed in a rich red-chile sauce made with broth and guajillo chiles, with warm tortillas for soaking up every bit of that killer Colorado sauce. Reviewed Nov. 12. The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird Resort, 801-933-2222, Snowbird.com

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This bright and bustling ultra-modern space foregoes the predictable Greek blue-and-white color scheme and traditional bouzouki music playing in the background. While there are plenty of other places in Salt Lake City to get Greek fast food, here you’ll find contemporary meze (small plates) and entrees. The yemista meze is a trio of bright-red roasted and peeled piquillo peppers, stuffed with smoked feta, sprinkled with chopped scallions, olive oil and black sea salt. Other enticing meze options—and there are many—include htenia (sea scallops on a purée of yellow split peas, garnished with microgreens and a ring of citrus-ouzo vinaigrette), arni psito

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The air is cooler, the streets are filled with traffic and colored lights shimmer on houses and trees in anticipation of the big event. The days are ticking by, and it’s “game on.” What game? Holiday shopping. We’re all faced with it, but it doesn’t have to stress us out—not with the many appealing, eye-catching gift ideas in City Weekly’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. For the past nine months, I’ve had the fun job of writing City Weekly’s Shop Girl column. For this issue, I’ve shopped hard (hey, someone has to do it) and, along with my collaborator, Lindsay Larkin, have done the legwork for you, to discover unique and thoughtful ways to acknowledge important friends and family in your life. Sure, you could hit the box stores or order online—but why would you, when you can soak up the creativity and diversity local retailers have put into the shopping experience for you? We’ve assembled more than 80 ideas in this guide—from $8 to $119,900—all handpicked from locally owned businesses. The Local First folks remind us that each dollar we spend locally, as opposed to in a big box or chain, is four times more likely to get recirculated back into our local community. The guide’s 12 categories cover a variety of recipients—from family members and spouses to co-worker and hostess gifts. No, we don’t have a teacher or postal-worker category, but you might find something for them here, too. Beyond packages wrapped up in a nice bow, the greatest gift we can give is time spent with loved ones. We hope these gift ideas can shave off hours spent on aimless shopping and allow you lavish it on those you care most about. Cheers to the “Gift of Giving.”

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Hostess Gifts

1. River Rock Serving Boards, From $48; Set of 4, $205

Locally made by Love Lynsey to mimic a smooth rock weathered by water. Satin smooth, with an environmentally friendly finish, boards range from 6 to 15 inches and are made from walnut, maple, hickory and elm wood. Use them for cheese and canapes, or simply display them on counter. Functional art. Your host will thoroughly charmed. (CZ) Bohem, 623 S. State, Salt Lake City, 385-202-7517, Bohem.com

2. Metallic Candle Holders, Set of 3, $19

Add a touch of silver elegance to your home with a trio of Melrose International candle holders. Featuring a two-tone metallic finish, these holders are shiny on the top, matte on the bottom. Glittery swirls with faux gems swirl casually around each. (CZ) The Garden Store, 678 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City, 801-595-6622

3. Drink Maker Gift Box, $99

This reusable birch box can be customized to your tastes, as is shown in the Moscow Mule gift box above. Another favorite gift box includes a Boston shaker with recipe pint glass, The Savoy Cocktail Book, 5 ounces of Peychaud Bitters, Fentiman’s tonic water, acrylic stir sticks and Prohibition napkins. There’s also a seven-piece cocktail tool set and a stainless-steel ice bucket. Sometimes, thinking “inside the box” makes everything outside the box more merry. Every purchase includes a free wine bag. (CZ) Boozetique, 315 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-363-3939, Boozetique.biz

4. Brie Baker, $25

It’s the holidays—time for indulging in warm, gooey baked Brie. Bring one already prepared to your next holiday party. This 7-inch round stoneware baker by Creative Co-op comes with a wooden spreader and lid, white or gray. (CZ) Maison Confiserie et Boutique, 1291 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City, 801-953-0334, BoutiqueDeMaison.com

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5. Kate Spade Pearl Place Highball Set, $50

Bring a little sparkle to the table and to the eye of your host this holiday season with these gold polka dots etched in glass. Nothing could be more festive. New Orientation carries creative gifts and home décor to satisfy the person who is impossible to shop for. Or just shop for something unique and stylish that you cannot live without. (LL) New Orientation, 1400 S. Foothill Blvd., Foothill Village, Salt Lake City, 801-582-4462, NewOrientation.com

6. Native Flower Co. Floral Gift, $50

Make an entrance with a fresh floral arrangement that proves you have more imagination than that guy who always just shows up carrying a bottle of wine. This unique gold vase full of seasonal blooms is sure to impress any host. The cheerful display will be especially appreciated long after you’ve left the party. Native Flower Co. is a boutique floral shop in Sugar House,

specializing in beautiful combinations of Utah-farmed blooms and exotic stems from around the globe. A full-service shop, Native provides daily delivery of flowers for all occasions and events. (LL) Native Flower Co., 1448 E. 2700 South, Salt Lake City, 801-364-4606, NativeFlowerCompany.com

7. Almond Toffee, $23.95

This 1-pound box of indulgence will be the sweetest thing at the party and will have your host planning to invite you to the next one! This toffee is to die for, even for those who don’t have a sweet tooth. And that pretty blue box! V Chocolates is like the Tiffany & Co. of chocolatiers, renowned for its confections made with Belgian chocolate and the highest-quality kosher ingredients. Also enjoy its chocolates, caramels, truffles and chocolatecovered strawberries. (LL) V Chocolates, multiple locations, VChocolates.com

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1. Local Standouts Gift Collection, $57.99

This gift features eight hand-selected products, including chocolates, caramels, popcorn, honey, roasted nuts, drinking chocolate, spicy condiments and dried fruit, all made in Utah (there’s an additional cost for the gift crate). Try not to drool while delivering it. Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli is Salt Lake City’s leading purveyor of distinctive regional Italian and southern European foods. Its Old World butcher shop, gourmet chocolates, delicious deli sandwiches and specialty market are reasons enough to visit. But, we only need to hear two words: Cheese cave. Sold! (LL) Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli, multiple locations, CaputosDeli.com

2. Chatles Viancin Silicone Lid Sets, $2.99 to $39.99

These lids are too cool and too fun. They adhere to pretty much anything, and they are adorable! The lid acts as a suction cup creating an airtight seal that insulates both hot and cold foods, deters pests and preserves freshness and flavor. Spoons ’n Spice offers everything kitchen- and cooking-related imaginable. With its ever-expanding inventory, it’s no wonder it is one of the largest kitchenware stores in the nation. (LL) Spoons ’n Spice, multiple locations, SpoonsNSpice.com

3. Bourye Whiskey, 750mL, $79.99

Just talking about High West’s craft whiskey and spirits makes you thirsty for it. High West’s Bourye Whiskey is a blend of straight whiskey, bourbon and rye. It combines complex spices, deep earthy tones, sharp rye notes, caramel and vanilla. It’s got it all. Founded by biochemist David Perkins, High West became the first legal distillery to operate in Utah since the 1870s. A grand addition to our state, High West served as a catalyst for more distilleries. The Park City restaurant is a ski-in gastro-distillery that offers tours. (LL) High West Distillery, multiple locations, HighWest.com

4. Growler of Beer From Wasatch Brewery or Squatters, 64 Ounces, $12.99; Refills, $6.95

Pick a beer from the rotating selection on tap and get down to business. And maybe share with a friend—you know, the one who gave it to you (hint, hint)? Pop into the store at the Utah Brewers Cooperative to stock up on growlers as well as 32-ounce “crowlers” (which are not refillable). Or just select beers in bottles or cans. Your six-pack doesn’t have to be boring, because you can mix and match, all for the same price. Also, check out the cool merch, such as clothing and accessories and glassware. (LL) Utah Brewers Cooperative, 1763 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City, 801-466-8855, UtahBeers.com

5. Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Gift Sets ($3.99-$16.99)

Butter olive oil? Is this the challenger that will knock bacon off its thone? Millcreek Olive Oil carries cold-pressed, ultra-premium, extra-virgin olive oil and pure balsamic vinegars in several varieties, including mix & match gift sets of infused olive oils and flavored balsamic vinegars (large bottles, $15.99-$16.99; small EVOO bottles, $3.99). (LL) Millcreek Olive Oil, 3263 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-698-5144, MillcreekOliveOil.com

6. The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes From My Cabin in the Woods, Cookbook by Erin Gleeson, $35

A New York photographer moves to the woods, and the rest is a delicious dream. This best-selling book is part art book, part cookbook. Turn the pages and you’ll see why. Its 100 vegetarian recipes require three to four ingredients and very few steps to make. Each simple, rustic recipe is visually illustrated, hand-lettered and photographed by the author. Bon appetite. (CZ) Hip & Humble, multiple locations, HipAndHumble.com

7. Localvore Gift Basket, $99

Local products not only taste better (because they’re fresher), but they spread the cheer in our food-growing/producing

community. So here’s a localvore special, all served up in a jumbo natural-wood, basket: two 5-ounce bags of selected Pop Art popcorn; two 8-ounce bags of Allgood Provisions’ selected dried fruit and nuts; two 4-ounce jars of selected Amour Spreads preserves; one 12-ounce jar of Honey Jar honey; one 54-gram Chaul bar; one 50-gram bar of selected Millcreek Cacao Roasters chocolate; one 62-gram of selected Kate’s snack bars; two selected Liberty Heights Fresh cookies; assorted Queen Bee coconut-pecan pralines. It’s a taste of Utah (hand-picked by Liberty Heights owner Steven Rosenberg) you’ll be proud to gift your friends and loved ones. (CZ) Liberty Heights Fresh, 1290 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City , 801-583-7374, LibertyHeightsFresh.com

8. Whole Bean Guatemala Coffee, 12-Ounce Bag, $14.99

La Barba (Spanish for “the beard”) is a small-batch local coffee roaster whose signature medium-body roast is Guatemala. La Barba also sells roasts from other origins and they can be purchased at retailers like Caputo’s, Liberty Heights Fresh and Whole Foods. To enjoy handcrafted coffee in La Barba’s own digs, visit the stylishly designed 1930s lobby space La Barba shares with Finca. (CZ) La Barba, 327 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City, 385-215-8481, LaBarbaCoffee.com

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1. Timolino Tea2Go Vaccum Mug, $29.99

Now, there is no excuse for being late to work. This stainless-steel vacuum-insulated mug holds 12 fluid ounces. Drop tea leaves or ground coffee inside the cylinder, and pour in hot water—your beverage steeps in minutes. Can be used for cold drinks, too. Choose from a variety of colors. (CZ) Tea Grotto, 401 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-466-8255, TeaGrotto.com

2. Dwellstudio Urchins, $20

These fun and funky little ceramic sculptures by Global Views will liven up any space, especially the office. Or stick them in a tree, set them on a desk—put them anywhere. They come in white, metallic gold, matte gold and metallic silver. Details is known for its array of home décor, accessories and linens. There’s also a variety of gifts and fun jewelry. (LL) Details Comforts for the Home, 1987 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City, 801-364-8963, DetailsComforts.com

3. Westminster 750mL Wine Glass, $11.95

Because who doesn’t need a whole bottle of wine in her glass? Honestly, your coworker will get a kick out of this gift and, by the time Friday rolls around, probably will need to use it. Cabin Fever is the place to find eclectic, kitschy and idiosyncratic gifts for any occasion. With a great selection of collectibles and one-ofa-kind gifts, this is a fun place to get lost in. You’ll leave with a grin. (LL) Cabin Fever, 602 S. Trolley Square, Salt Lake City, 801-363-0828, Facebook. com/CabinFeverTrolleySquare

4. Sea & Air Creatures, $8-$16

Add some life to your co-worker’s desk with live succulents planted in a shell, made lovingly by shop owner Hannah Montgomery. Succulents are on point for home décor this season and are easy to care for: Just take them out of the shell and soak them for 2030 minutes each week. (CZ) Fellow Shop, 209 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-554-1379, TheFellowShop.com

5. Frame, $24 each

Made from 100 percent reclaimed lumber and painted by hand, these beautiful frames hold a 4-by-6-inch photo or picture. Give just one, or plan a gallery wall in a range of colors. Signed & Numbered specializes in woodwork, specifically in custom framing, premade frames and home décor—all meticulously handmade with a huge selection of colors. You can also find some of Leia Bell’s amazing prints for sale. If you are looking for a great price for custom frames, you have found the right place. (LL) Signed & Numbered, 2320 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-596-2093, Etsy.com/shop/signedandnumbered

6. Cy Twombly: Late Paintings 2003-2011, by Nela Pavlouskova, $75

This gorgeous book will draw a crowd around your coffee table. When artist Cy Twombly was 75 years old, his creative surges went into overdrive. The result of

his final nine years can be seen in these pages. You’ll spend hours perusing the art inside and out, because just look at that cover! Weller Book Works (formerly Sam Weller Books) sells new, used and rare books at Trolley Square. The dedicated staff will help you find the perfect book for the perfect occasion. If you like the smell of coffee and books, you’ll want to hurry over. (LL) Weller Book Works, 607 Trolley Square, Salt Lake City, 801-328-2586, WellerBookworks.com

7. Carry-All, $14.95

This bag is staple at Amy Boutique because who doesn’t need a carryall that’s loaded with cuteness and practicality. It features canvas and black leather, a zipper closure with tassel and a black monogram. You will have money left over to spend on old-timey treats at the candy bar. (CZ) Amy Boutique, 4670 S. Holladay Village Plaza, Holladay, 801-938-9241, AmyBoutiqueUtah.com

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Gifts for the

Hipster 1. Classic Straight-Razor Shave, $40

This shave is performed by appointment using the highest-quality shaving products. It includes a face and neck massage and a frosty old-fashioned soda (you know you want that soda). And face it, you can be just as hip without a beard. Jed’s is a classic barbershop with a modern feel where you can get any kind of haircut, including cuts for kids. (LL) Jed’s Barber Shop, multiple locations, JedsBarberShop.com

2. Jack Daniels Oil Painting, by Vita Kobylkina, 6 Inch by 12 Inch, $180

This is one of many fantastic mini paintings you’ll find by the same artist, all priced under $250 and sure to make any home the coolest. Splurge and give someone a gallery wall! Mod a-go-go combines mid20th-century modern home-furnishings with an art gallery and film festival. In addition to a vast selection of gorgeous, vintage barware, the shop sells local artwork and furniture that’s been hand-restored by the owners. The upstairs has been transformed into a holiday gift shop featuring locally made items. Don’t miss out! (LL) Mod a-go-go, 242 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-355-3334, Modagogo.com

3. Mataro Fixed-Gear Bike From Aventon, $499

Here’s a bike that’s perfect for the rider who demands high performance, but doesn’t want to break the bank. It features an ultra-light alloy frame with carbon-fiber fork, hand-built wheels and one of the most comfortable racing saddles out there. SLC Crank caters to urban commuters, providing affordability, functionality and style. High-performance fixed-gears, singlespeeds, Dutch and city bicycles are specialties alongside with an ever-changing assortment of clothing and accessories. (LL) SLC Crank, 749 S. State, Salt Lake City, 385-528-1158, CrankSLC.com

4. William Burgundy Work Boots, $425

American-sourced and American-made, these boots are designed by Zuriick’s own Michael McCaleb and crafted by Nicks Boots in Spokane, Wash. Each pair is made by hand with leather upper, walnut-color leather lace, 2-inch stacked heel and Vibram rubber sole. Once the boot of choice for loggers, firefighters, lineman and mechanics, it has morphed into fashion and motorcycle culture. Completely rebuildable, this is the last pair of boots he will ever need. (CZ) Zuriick, 865 E. 900 South, 801-400-2557, Zuriick.com

5. Bottle of Five Wives Vodka, 750mL, $19.95

A local favorite since 2011, this vodka blends Wasatch mountain spring water that’s gathered 5 gallons at a time from an Ogden Canyon spring with distilled spirit originating from gluten-free corn to 80 proof (40 percent ABV). Five Wives’ subtle sweetness and smooth finish is just the thing to lift the holiday spirits. Speaking of spirits, Ogden’s Own Distillery makes three: Underground, a herbal liqueur similar to Jägermeister—but lightyears ahead in taste and quality; Five Wives Sinful Vodka, a delicious blend of cinnamon, vanilla and other natural flavors; and Porter’s Fire, a cinnamon whiskey with a hint of vanilla. Pick up a bottle at the distillery Tuesday-Friday from noon-5 p.m., or at many state-run liquor stores. Cheers! (LL) Ogden’s Own Distillery, 3075 Grant Ave., Ogden, 801-458-1995, OgdensOwn.com

6. St. Vincent, $22.99 new

It’s not a party if someone doesn’t have to turn over the record! St. Vincent’s album is otherworldly and a must for your holiday-party soundtrack. Get your holiday groove going, and keep it going all year round with this ethereal record. Randy’s Record Shop is indeed Utah’s

legendary vinyl store carrying both new and used records. Randy’s also carries new and used turntables as well as electronic equipment like used amplifiers, receivers, pre-amps and speakers. (LL) Randy’s Records, 157 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-532-4413, RandysRecords.com

7. The Fifth Goal, $25

The Fifth Goal is a collection of all eight issues of Blake Donner’s zine devoted to freight-train graffiti. Every page and cover is reprinted in its entirety, along with texts by the book’s editors about freighttrain graffiti and Donner’s life and work. Blake died in 2005, and original copies of the zine are rare. This book was a communal effort put together by Donner’s friends and by enthusiasts of the zine, who, over the course of two years, found each other in remarkable ways and slowly tracked down each of the original issues. Profits from the book go toward the scholarship founded in Donner’s name. Ken Sanders Rare Books is a full-service antiquarian bookshop and a Salt Lake City staple that specializes in works on Utah, the Mormons and the American West. (LL) Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, Salt Lake City, 801-521-3819, KenSandersBooks.com

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1. The Renegade Expert by Jamis, $1,949

Utah has a ton of terrain you’ve been missing out on, so ask Santa for this baby, and get out there! It’s going to change the way you bike. Gravel road bikes are still road bikes, but they’re designed to work on rougher surfaces, and that means you can expand your terrain and your adventures. Wild Rose Mountain Sports provides top-notch service from wellinformed employees who will get you going, whether you’re biking on the road or mountain, or even skate-skiing. (LL) Wild Rose Mountain Sports, 702 Third Ave., Salt Lake City, 801-533-8671, WildRoseSports.com

2. Dakine Men’s Symth Jacket, $320

Hello, sweet curry-colored jacket! This two-layer Gore-Tex shell offers protection against all the elements without breaking the bank. It features a hood, collar venting system, wrist gaiters, mesh goggle pocket and attached powder skirt. Get ready for some face shots. (CZ) Wasatch Powder House, 3138 E. 6200 South, Holladay, 801-987-3005, PowderHouseSkiShop.com

3. Garmin Forerunner 220 GPS Watch, $200

This watch will keep in you in shape after all that holiday eating by tracking your distance, pace, and heart rate, as well as giving you an accurate calorie count. Salt Lake Running Company isn’t just a place to find shoes, attire, gear and nutrition supplements—the knowledgeable staff will also be able to talk to you about anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition. They will even analyze your run on a treadmill right in the store. (LL) Salt Lake Running Co., multiple locations, SaltLakeRunningCo.com

4. Cobra FLY-Z XL Set, $799

These clubs pack some serious bang for the buck. Available in both men’s and women’s sets, these top-of-the-line clubs are designed for the midrange golfer and include a driver, fairway woods, 3 hybrids, 5 irons and a putter, along with a golf bag. Uinta Golf has one of the largest selection of clubs and golf-related items in the state, offering clothing, accessories, balls, clubs, bags and shoes. They also provide fitting services for clubs and hitting bays at every store. (LL) Uinta Golf, multiple locations, WorldWideGolfShops.com

5. Pulse Rod by Sage, $450

You may spend some time picking the right flies, but it will take you only a moment to pick the right pole. This versatile rod is for all styles of fly fishing. It has a great price and is made with very cool chartreuse metal. Whether you’re a beginner fly fisher or an expert, you can rely on Western Rivers Flyfisher’s friendly and knowledgeable staff to set you up with everything you need—including rods, flies and gear as well as guides and destination travel services. (LL) Western Rivers Flyfisher, 1071 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-521-6424, WesternRiversFlyfishing.com

6. Sophie High Rise Plum Legging $68; Cody Bra Top, Hopi Pattern, $68

Miracles do exist! You won’t have a muffin top in any of Uintah Standard (store to Uintah Collection) active wear. And you don’t need to jet to Saks Fifth Avenue to buy it, because Uintah Standard has a new flagship store located in downtown Salt Lake City. Made from Supplex (nylon swimwear material), these items fit like a glove, dry quickly, breathe freely, and can be worn for any sport but excel at hot

yoga and water sports. The amazing patterns and colors are designed to reflect the colors of Utah. Made in the USA. (CZ) Uintah Standard, 209 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-554-1379, UintahStandard.com

7. Yoga Design Lab Combo Yoga Mat, $68

No need to bring a towel to class anymore. Designed in Bali, the combo mat features a sustainable tree-rubber base, which is attached to a velvety soft microfiber top that offers superior grip while absorbing sweat. In fact, the more you sweat, the better the grip! Salt Lake Power Yoga is Salt Lake City’s first and only local yoga studio offering hot power vinyasa yoga. Try the $39 introductory locals-only special, good for 30 days of unlimited yoga. Transform yourself mentally and physically. Connect with yourself and our community. See you on your mat. (CZ) Salt Lake Power Yoga, 250 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-468-9642, SaltLakePowerYoga.com

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Fashionista Gifts for the

1. G550 Mercedes-Benz SUV, Starts at $119,900

This sport utility vehicle is as elite as it gets with only 2,000 made each year for U.S. distribution. This boxy mammoth beast was originally used by the military. Thirty-seven years later, they are now the “wagon” of choice for diplomats, celebrities and the Kardashian clan. Who cares if you don’t go off-roading—the mall is so much easier to get to. (CZ) Mercedes-Benz of Salt Lake City, 575 S. State, Salt Lake City, 801-2573000, MBOfSLC.com

2. Canada Goose Chateau Parka, $745

Designed for the extreme Arctic cold, Canada Goose is the ultimate in luxury down parkas. It takes 450 hours to create each parka. The Chateau has a smooth, sleek fit, mid-thigh length, duck-down insulation and elastic cuffs with a removable coyote-fur hood. Available in multiple styles and colors. (CZ) Bastille, 79 S. Rio Grand St., Salt Lake City, 801-456-0330; 6197 S. State, Murray, 801-892-9545, ShopBastille.com

3. Spring 2015 Chanel Bag, $1,995

Let us count the ways we love this bag: It’s turquoise, it’s quilted, it’s patent leather! The play of hip texture and color against the uber-classic Chanel style is so much fun. Don’t worry if this pretty number gets picked up before you get to it; Name Droppers has more Chanel beauties on offer this holiday season. Name Droppers is a highend consignment shop for both women and men featuring brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry—including top brands you don’t always find in Utah. You’re getting the real deal for a steal. (LL) Name Droppers, 3355 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-486-1128, ShopNameDroppers.com

4. Furkini, $120

This fur bikini is famous. Google “furkini Kim,” and you’ll see Kim Kardashian modeling the one she bought at this store in 2015. It sells so quickly, it can’t be kept in stock. Made in-house in Park City, it features a triangle top and G-string bottom made out of rabbit fur. No sun necessary for wearing. (CZ) Alaska Fur Gallery, 537 Main, Park City, 435-649-1241, AKFurs.com

5. “Glimmer” Oil Painting, 48 Inches by 48 Inches, by Brent Godfrey, $7,000

This stunning abstract oil painting is just the statement piece your house needs; it will keep you in a festive mood yearround. The gallery is not going to run out of unique and enviable Godfrey paintings any time soon. A Gallery’s high-end pieces range from abstract to the classically figurative. If you want to start collecting fine art, be sure you visit A Gallery because, in addition to custom framing and mirrors, A Gallery offers art consultations. The gallery’s changing exhibitions also are worth following. (LL) A Gallery, 1321 S. 2100 East, Salt Lake City, 801- 583-4800, AGalleryOnline.com

6. Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, $3,800

Own a true icon of modern design. This is not a reproduction but an early 1960s vintage set. When Charles and Ray Eames first designed the chair in 1956, Charles explained that the designers wanted it to have the “warm, receptive look of a wellused first baseman’s mitt.” This is all that: soft black leather and original rosewood

shell—in excellent condition. In such good shape, in fact, it belongs in a museum or in your living room. Includes original Herman Miller stamps. (CZ) Tomorrow’s House, 411 S. 800 East, Salt Lake City, 385-222-5373, TomorrowsHouse.Info.com

7. O.C. Tanner Pomellato Diamond Pendant Necklace, $9,350; and Earrings, $2,500

What are the holidays without some serious shimmer? You will stun, day or night, casual or dressed to the nines, in this Pomellato 18k rose-gold diamond pave chain with diamond pave disc pendant. Complete the look with matching rose-gold diamond pave earrings. O.C. Tanner has been in Utah since 1927 selling jewelry, timepieces and gifts, including frames and glass work. (LL) O.C. Tanner, 15 S. State,Salt Lake City, 801- 532-3222; 416 Main, Park City, 435—940—9470; OCTanner.com

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Health Gifts for

1. Blowout Gift Certificate, $35

Women really want a great hair day. It’s that simple! Sure, h2blow does makeup and waxing, but their singular focus is blowouts. With appointments available seven days a week, you’ll be washed, dried and styled in under 45 minutes. There is no excuse not to have great hair for all of your holiday parties. (CZ) h2blow blowdrybar + makeup salon, 1400 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-953-1017, h2BlowDryBar.com

2. The Original MakeUp Eraser, $19.95

Got Beauty’s best seller MakeUp Eraser uses only water to remove 100 percent of your makeup, including waterproof eyeliners and mascara. This pink polyester cloth with a hand-sewn sateen edge is plush, soft to the touch and reusable. Just wet the cloth and remove your makeup. Each cloth lasts 1,000 washes and is machine washable, eliminating the need to buy disposable products. (CZ) Got Beauty, 904 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City, 801-474-2090, GotBeauty.com

3. Alkim Me 4 Essentials Skin-Care Set, $230

The Holy Grail of skin-care products, this set includes Hydrating Mist, Vitamin C, Serum and Elixir Facial Oil. They’re also sold separately. This New York Timesacclaimed nontoxic skin-care line is locally made by alchemist and masteresthetician-to-the-stars Kim Sevy. (CZ) Alkim Me, 850 S. 400 West, Suite 116, Artspace Solar Gardens, 917-345-7424, KimSevy.com

4. Kura 60-Minute Massage, $85

Choose your own blend of essential oils for the ultimate personalized relaxation experience, a harmonious blend of Swedish massage, holistic Eastern modalities and breath work. This is a gift you want to give and receive! Kura Door is a holistic spa with a Japanese approach to beauty and wellness, offering the Ofuro bath, many types of massage, body and facial treatments, pedicures, manicures and more. Arrive early to look over their products and gifts at the entrance. Escape the Utah chill for a few hours and take a rejuvenating journey into the East. (LL) Kura Door, 1136 Third Ave., Salt Lake City, 801-364-2400, TheKuraDoor.com

5. Mani/Pedi, $47

Complete with massage and callous work, this is just the sort of pampering your loved one needs during the frenzy of the holiday season, or to look polished, pun intended, for the New Year. Don’t hesitate to step it up a notch and add gel polish ($38 for both hands and feet), which will last the entire season. The friendly staff at Nailed! offers competitively priced manicures, pedicures, facials, chemical peels, teeth whitening and waxing services in a clean, upbeat environment. You will find plenty of gifts in their boutique that carries a varied line of gifts with many vendors unique to Utah. (LL) 875 E. 700 South, Salt Lake City, 801-532-6245, NailedBoutique.com

6. Pilates 12-Time Punch Cards, $120-$240

Burn SLC offers two different Pilates punch cards: 12 classes in 30 days for new clients ($120) and 12 classes good for up to one year ($240). Experience Pilates inspired by classical methods but amped up to help you sweat off those holiday eats and drinks. They call it “burn” for a reason. Burn SLC is a Pilates, TRX, and circuit-training studio that provides high-intensity small-group

training classes in a fun, hip and safe training atmosphere. Their talented, knowledgeable and certified staff will make you hurt so good and come back for more. (LL) Burn SLC, 2120 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City, 801-448-6461, BurnSLC.com

7. Juice Cleanse, $54

Juicing is all the rage and, trust us, it deserves the accolades. A one-day juice cleanse includes five 17-ounce juices and one nut milk. Choose from beginner (sweet), intermediate (balanced) and advanced (green-juice based) options. There are easy online ordering options with add-ons for more days, delivery available and gift certificates, too. Your body will say, “Yes, please and now.” (CZ) Vive Juicery, 219 E. 300 South, 801-824-9190; 1597 S. 1100 East, 801-875-8923; ViveJuicery.com

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What’s a sleeping bag turned into wearable loungewear? This Napsack has zippers at the shoulders to stick your arms out, and a cinch at the bottom so that you can open it up and stick your legs out. The chest pocket fits a phone and has a pass through hole for your headphones to run internally, and it has pockets like a puffy jacket. Crawl right back into your tent without ever having to leave the warmth of your bag. Rolls up into a sack just like a traditional sleeping bag. Who says you have to take this camping? Perfect for couch potatoes. Various colors and patterns. (CZ) Prospect, 509 Main, Park City, 435655-3250, Prospect509main.com

2. Lafco Ski House Candle, $65

Created with natural essential oil-based fragrances, this candle burns for 90 hours. Each hand blown glass vessel is artisanally crafted and can be re-purposed to live on long after the candle is finished. Woody, smoky and warm, the scent of burning wood with a hint of mountain spruce, like your mountain town ski house. (CZ) Root’d, 596 Main, Park City, 435214-7791, RootdHome.com

3. Rag & Bone Lola Pullover Sweater, $255

5. Linda Richards Silver Fox Infinity Scarf, $259

This black pullover is space-dyed, with a wool blend, jewel neckline, a contrast trim at neckline, with cuffs and hem. Cake is known for knits, and Cake carries the largest selection of Rag & Bone in the state. Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her Rag & Bone affinity, and if it’s good for Gwyneth, it’s good for you. (CZ) Cake Boutique, 577 Main, Park City, 435-649-1256, CakeParkCity.com

Farasha is all about exclusive women’s clothes and accessories. This dyed blue genuine silver fox scarf has a circular design and loops around the neck. Luxurious, warm, wearable, day or night, we’re positive you won’t want to take it off. Available in other colors. (CZ) Farasha Boutique, 605 Main, Second Level, Park City, 435-6493123, FarashaStyle.com

4. Common Projects Chelsea Boots, $517

6. Park City T-shirt, $16.95

Common Projects is a New York-based collaboration between designers Flavio Girolami and Prathan Poopat. These sleek, minimalist tan suede boots—made with Italian craftsmanship—are highly coveted by the cool kids. They feature grosgrain pull tab, a rubber sole and signature metallic gold-debossed numbers at heel. Hathenbruck has the clothes all the cool kids want. (CZ) Hathenbruck, Common Projects Chelsea Boot, 136 Heber Ave., Park City, 435-962-384, Hathenbruck.com

A great graphic T-shirt, reminiscent of your first concert tee. Groovy Pink Floyd rainbow harkens back to the good old days of Park City before fur and diamonds arrived. This souvenir and tee shop is as old school as Park City gets. It’s a breath of fresh air because everything old eventually becomes cool again. (CZ) Backscratcher Tee’s, 467 Main, Park City, 435-647-2948

7. Grevi Rabbit Pom Pom Beanie, $105

Rainbow-colored mohair, acrylic and nylon hat topped with the prettiest most psychedelic hot pink rabbit pom pom. Grevi has been making hats near Florence, Italy, since 1875. This imaginative hat is indicative of Grevi’s style, and it’s often worn by celebrities. We want this … so bad. (CZ) Joli, 1635 Redstone Center Drive, Park City, 435-901-5064, Facebook.com/JOLIslc

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Husband Gifts for the

1. Filson Wildwood Shirt, $98

This simple, functional and versatile shirt comes in blue/gray cotton twill with button-front closure and two chest pockets. Seattle-based Filson has been manufacturing rugged clothes for over a century. Sports Den offers a large selection of Filson including its legendary men’s bags. (CZ) Sports Den, 1350 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-582-5611, SportsDen.com

2. Quilted Flannel Jacket, $795

This powerhouse of a coat, in gray or blue, goes from street to office in the blink of an eye. It features heavy-quilted flannel with side vent closure buttons. Becket & Robb is a custom-made menswear house, but you don’t have to wait—this jacket is ready-to-wear and made with the same quality fabrics, tailoring and exacting detail of the shop’s custom suits. (CZ) Beckett & Robb, multiple locations, BeckettRobb.com

3. QP Collections Dopp Kit, $89

This beautiful, handmade leather kit will make the perfect home for storing all his grooming products. Unhinged is a locally owned boutique offering an eclectic assortment of new, locally made, and found clothes, gifts, and accessories for Jacks and Jills. Plan to spend some time to get lost enjoying all the wares and locally made products they have to offer. (LL) Unhinged, 1121 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City, 801-467-6588; 16 W. Center St., Provo, 385-312-1268; UnhingedSLC.com

4. Vault by Vans x The North Face Collaboration Sk8-Hi MTE LX, $120

If there is an intersection where sand meets snow, this shoe would be it. These teal kicks have Vans’ iconic silhouette combined with TNF technology and “puffy” coat styling. Rubber outsole pro-

vides extra traction, insulated lining on bottom of shoe to withstand colder temps, water resistant uppers, and waterproof seal membrane. FICE is the only place in Utah that sells them. Go out and conquer. Other colors are available. (CZ) FICE, 160 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City, 801-364-4722, FiceGallery.com

5. Daniel Wellington Watch, $299

This Dapper St Mawes 38mm watch in rose gold (also in silver) features deep blue hands and brown Italian leather strap. It is a minimalist and classic detail for the modern man. Ditch the unattractive Fitbit for something that speaks volumes about the man wearing it. You know what they say about a man who wears a nice watch. (CZ) The Stockist, 875 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-532-3458, TheStockistShop.com

6. Framed Insect Collection, $68, small; $118, large

Insects from Southeast Asia are mounted by species and framed in fir wood. No two framed collections are the same. Each insect is farmed which helps to protect the biodiversity of the species. Choose from beetles, moths, dragonflies, and scorpions—each one different with its own identifying pattern and Latin identification name. Some are fluorescent and even glittery—the coolest thing to hang in an office. You can look like a real insect aficionado. (CZ) Tabula Rasa Social Stationers, 330 Trolley Square, Salt Lake City, 801-575-5043, TabulaRasaStationers.com

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1. Brixton Jethro Hat, $60

Brixton has mastered the fedora. The moss-colored Jethro is a free-form shaped hat with a wide unfinished brim and feather. The Jethro is intended to be molded and customized to your liking. Fabric texture and shape may vary, so no two hats are exactly alike. This hat makes a statement without saying, “Look at me!” and goes with virtually any color you are wearing. Choose this one or find another from the Stockist’s full line of Brixton hats. (CZ) The Stockist, 875 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-532-3458, TheStockistShop.com

2. Eberjey Estelle Underwire Bra, $65, & Hipster, $46

This set is dramatic in color, with curveloving shapes and a mix of striking lace patterns. The underwire bra offers comfortable support and has straps so pretty, you’ll want them to peek out from under whatever you wear. The matching lowrise cinched hipster is a must. Contrast satin bow at center front. (CZ) Bastille, 79 S. Rio Grand St., Salt Lake City, 801-456-0330; 6197 S. State, Murray, 801-892-9545; ShopBastille.com

3. Hand-Lacquered Jewelry Box, $144

5. Green Onyx Crystal Necklace, $355

4. Pleated Boot by Walk, $395

6. The Alwand Vahan Bracelet, $1,350

Because you got her something else to put in the box, right? Tabula Rasa’s vast selection of one-of-a-kind boxes makes it hard to choose just one. Hand-lacquered, it is a beautiful statement piece to add to any room. Her jewelry is valuable, and it should reside in an equally valuable home. Tabula Rasa also takes care of her correspondence needs, including stationery, fine pens and journals. You’ll find any number of unique and beautiful gifts, such as jewelry and fragrances, just to name a few. (LL) Tabula Rasa, 330 Trolley Square, Salt Lake City, 801-575-5043, TabulaRasaStationers.com These fabulous, slouchy boots, handmade in Israel and comfortable as a down pillow, are sure to be a staple of her wardrobe for years to come. Get creative and dress them up or down. Paletti has it all, from high-end women’s fashion, shoes, bags, jewelry, gifts, and a local artisan market to even an espresso bar. (LL) Paletti, 3210 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-483-3200, PalettiSLC.com

Onyx crystal from Turkey is surrounded by Swarovski crystals and cultured pearls and comes with a sterling silver clasp. Handmade by famed oil painter, Lanny Barnard, who can now unabashedly call herself a jewelry maker, too. You can never go wrong with a classic pearl necklace because it doesn’t follow trends and is always in style. Here you’ll find one-of a kind pieces made by Lanny, each made with the artist’s intention. Choose from estate jewelry, original art, lighting and European antiques. (CZ) Lanny Barnard Gallery, 74 S. Main, Salt Lake City, 801-364-4482, LannyBarnardGallerySLC.com

This bracelet goes from day to evening seamlessly. For everyday wear, your beloved can stack this gorgeous bangle made with 14k yellow gold, sterling silver and .08tw in diamonds on top of other bracelets. But it’s also great to wear solo for a hot night out on the town. Bennion Jewelers is a Salt Lake City staple, carrying the finest names in jewelry and watches

as well as custom pieces. With some of the friendliest staff in town, you’ll easily find the perfect gift for both him and her. Its new location on the north side of City Creek Center is sure to impress. (LL) Bennion Jewelers, 15 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-364-3667, BennionJewelers. com

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1. Black & Red Flannel Dress by Ina, $48

Your ’90s nostalgia will be in overdrive with this take on the flannel shirt. Wear it slouchy with a cardigan or belted. It’s super trendy and cool, but it’s classic enough to also stand the test of time. Koo de Ker is one of the many treasures in the 9th & 9th neighborhood. This house-cum-boutique is home to a trendy yet classic array of women’s clothing and accessories. The price point will keep you smiling as will the inventory, which is updated continually. (LL) Koo de Ker, 1037 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-359-4870, KooDeKer.com

2. Brighton Ski Passes, $319-$599

Give the gift of skiing or riding this winter with a ski pass or discount lift ticket. Young adult (age 18-23) season pass is $599 while the night-only pass for students and military is $319. The gift of giving just got easier with Brighton’s print-at-home discounted tickets and electronic gift certificates. The best thing about Brighton is that kids 10 and under ski for free (up to 2 children) with paying adults. Pray for snow. (CZ) Brighton Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon, 8302 S. Brighton Loop Road, 801-532-4731, BrightonResort.com

3. Round Initial Medallion, $38

Some things never go out of style. What girl, no matter the age, doesn’t adore a personalized initial necklace? This 18-inch gold-filled simple chain features a natural bronze medallion and spring clasp. (CZ) Katie Waltman Jewelry-The Shop, 962 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 385-227-8977, KatieWaltman.com

4. Skullcandy Crusher Headphones in Koston Snake, $99.99

Looking as good as your music sounds just got real. These headphones are the epitome of cool and performance and an essential of teenage life. Salty Peaks carries everything you need for snowboarding and skateboarding, including gear and accessories. But that’s just the beginning. They sell discount passes to the resorts and have a huge selection of rentals. Bring your board in for a tune-up and while you wait, check out the Utah Snowboard Museum featuring what is said to be the world’s largest known collection of snowboards and skateboards— more than 1,000 boards on display. (LL) Salty Peaks Snowboard & Skate Shop, 3055 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-467-8000, SaltyPeaks.com

5. Welcome Featherless on Planchette 2.0 Skate Deck, $54

It doesn’t get cooler than the Tyrannosaurus rex graphic on this deck. Skateboarding is all about creativity and expression and this deck will definitely fill both of those needs. Now it’s time to get out and ride it and express yourself. Raunch Records is another Salt Lake City staple. They have been on the scene and of the scene since 1984, although they had a 12 year hiatus after closing in 1997. So be aware, they are back on the scene and get over there to fulfill all your skate, vinyl, and punk rock needs. (LL) Raunch Records, 1119 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City, 801-467-6077, Facebook.com/ Raunch-Records-134410619919996

6. Sketchy Tank Demon Patch Front-zip Hoodie, $65

This hoodie is too cool for school, but your teen had better not be. You’re not going to see this hoodie on everyone, and that is a good thing. Let your guy stand out in all the right ways. Blindside Board Shop has you covered with a huge selec-

tion of skateboards, snowboards, gear, guys streetwear, shoes, and guys’ & girls’ snowboarding gear. The selection and variety is mind boggling, from up-and-comers to all the bigger brands. (LL) Blindside Board Shop, 2120 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City, 801-412-9200, BlindsideBoardShop.com

7. Nitro Team Exposure Snowboard, $499.95

Send your teen out on the mountain with purpose! What is so cool about this board—which comes in standard and wide—is that to create the graphics, Nitro hired its favorite photographers to take photos of their favorite views from snowboarding. A Salt Lake staple since 1984, Milosport can service all your skate and snowboarding needs. From decks and boards to accessories to clothing, they’ve got it all. Its experienced staff will make sure you get decked out with all the best and coolest gear. (LL) Milosport, 3119 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-487-8600, Milosport.com

Kids Gifts for the

1. Dollhouse, $142, & Pirate Ship, $158

2. The Secret Garden, An Inky Treasure Hunt & Coloring Book by Johanna Basford, $15.95

4. Musical Duck Race, $39.99

Owners of Tutoring Toy, a 27-year-old independent toy store, report this is “the” gift for the holidays. There’s a fountain that whirls, spins and circulates water around a track with nine musical sound effects and four ducklings. Comes with mute button for parents. Good luck getting your cutie out of the bathtub. For ages 6-36 months. (CZ) Tutoring Toy, 1400 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-581-1060, TutoringToy.com

5. Triassic Triops DLX, $20

Grow your own ancient creatures that look similar to a horseshoe crab. Watch the life cycle of the triops, which live 3090 days. Deluxe kit includes easy-to-view aquarium, thermometer, gravel, magnifying glass, glow beads, food and triops eggs. Nonmembers are welcome to shop in the museum’s gift shop, which has one-of-a kind exploratory toys. But why not become a member for only $109 annually for 2 adults and up to 6 children? It’s a Utah family bargain. (CZ) Natural History Museum, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, 801-581-6927, NHMU.Utah.edu

6. Crazy Fort, $59.99

Tired of your kids absconding with your pillows and blankets to make a fort? No more! Here’s an erector set that kicks it up a notch. Connect 25 balls and 44 sticks to

create a unique design and then cover it with bed sheets. For ages 5-99. (CZ) Tutoring Toy, 1400 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-581-1060, TutoringToy.com

7. Dewey Bob by Judy Schachner, $17.99

This book about a raccoon on the hunt for friendship is sure to become a family favorite. The illustrations are absolutely the cutest and will have your little one asking for more reading time. The King’s English Bookshop is settled in an old house and each room is its own chapter from the fantastic kids area, to the mystery, fiction, and nonfiction rooms. You won’t find a more knowledgeable staff and be sure to check out the book signings. (LL) The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City, 801-484-9100, KingsEnglish.com

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Here is a book of black & white illustrations waiting to be brought to life with coloring. Buy it with Straedtler triplus fine liner pens, $45, which includes a set of 20 in vibrant colors in stand-up box. (CZ) The Children’s Hour, 898 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City, 801-359-4150, ChildrensHourBookstore.com

Boys love wallets. Period. This wallet is the thinnest on the planet because it’s made with Tyvek, a microfiber plastic, and it’s made from 25 percent recycled materials. Ultra slim with little bulk, it’s durable and water resistant, and there are many cool patterns to choose from. It’s good luck to give a wallet with money inside. Slip an extra $20 in there to spend at Children’s Hour. You won’t find a more unique store for children. (CZ) The Children’s Hour, 898 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City, 801-359-4150, ChildrensHourBookstore.com

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Talk about a happy holiday! Hailing from Italy, Sevi toys have definitely sweated the details on these play sets. They are sure to bring years of joy and imaginative play to your little ones. This shop in the Grand America is a blast to shop at. Check out the digital monster wall, candy organ, a giant robot and the most fun ceiling you’ve ever seen. There’s a wall of classic board games to choose from. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the prices and the huge selection of quality children’s toys. (LL) JouJou, 555 S. Main, Salt Lake City, 801-258-6557, GrandAmerica.com/ services/grand-shopping/jou_jou

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(lamb-belly sliders with smoked feta-cheese spread, Greek coffee barbecue sauce and pickled cucumber), and htapodi (charred octopus with warm Zürsun heirloom-bean salad). You could easily make a meal of meze, but that would mean that you’d miss out on wonderful entrees like moist and juicy Mary’s half-chicken, roasted and served with lemon rice pilaf, grilled toast and an exceptional chamomile broth. Excellent, friendly service to the roster of fine Greek fare, and it becomes clear what all the buzz is about. Reviewed Oct. 22. 402 E. 900 South, 801-532-3760, ManolisOn9th.com

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Two culinary cultures come together under one roof— Mama Zhang hails from Beijing, while Mama Chen is Taiwanese—and the combination is killer. Don’t expect a cookie-cutter, lunchbuffet Chinese restaurant experience. A lunch of minced pork came in a bowl with brown

Executive chef/partner David Kimball’s place isn’t just about pizza. The pizza is incredible, but so were other dishes we tried: a gargantuan serving of fried calamari with lemon and parsley on a smear of zippy “feisty sauce”; Oak Bread with parmesan, rosemary, garlic oil and black pepper; incendiary Sriracha-honey chicken wings with shredded carrot slaw and blue cheese. I’m a sucker for spaghetti and meatballs, and the meatballs and sauce here—like most menu items—are made from scratch; the al dente thin spaghetti was lightly coated in tomato-basil sauce, not smothered to death with it. Ultimately, though, it’s the wood-fired pizzas that will bring you back again and again. My baseline for pizza is the Margherita. Unfortunately, so many places screw it up. Not Oak Wood Fire Kitchen, however. It is as good—and as simple—as the best Margherita I’ve ever tasted. Nothing more than top-notch crust, lightly charred bubbles intact, with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. Next time, I’ll try the Creminelli prosciutto and arugula pizza with fontina, Parmesan and ricotta. Reviewed Sept. 24. 715 E. 12300 South, Draper, 801-996-8155, OakWoodFireKitchen.com

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Restauranteurs Shana and AJ Hubbard don’t play it safe when it comes to the food and drink they proffer. Who else would put yak tartare on an Ogden menu? This may be Ogden’s priciest restaurant, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. The coconut-curry popcorn at the bar is $5, but it’s the best popcorn I’ve ever tasted. The centerpiece of the kitchen is, indeed, a hearth—specifically, a Tuscan woodburning oven. Like virtually everything on Hearth’s menu, the pizzas and flatbreads are eclectic, and you can even try bone marrow—which tastes a bit like warm foie gras—spread on thick slices of house-baked sourdough toast. Hearth’s “Slow Food Stroganoff” features excellent house-made noodles, but contained stringy, dry strands of beef. The mountains of mushrooms all but obliterated what little beef there was in the dish, and the flavor was bland and lacked seasoning. A much more satisfying entree is the quail and dumplings, with seared-then-braised tender quail in a hearty chasseur sauce with lots of wild mushrooms, pancetta, small bluecheese dumplings, grilled endive and pickled quail egg. Utah’s culinary scene could surely benefit from more risk-takers. Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015. 195 25th St., Suite 6, Ogden, 801-399-0088, Hearth25.com

sauce and the slightest hint of star anise, with a generous mound of steamed white rice, a cold cabbage salad and hard-boiled egg. Noodles, buns, potstickers, fried dumplings and such at Mom’s are lovingly homemade, and taste like it. Another terrific starter/small plate is the greenonion cake—a crepe-thin wheat flour “pancake” with minced green onions between the layers, fried crispy in oil, sliced into wedges and served with its own dipping sauce. The Kung Pao chicken and shrimp is the best in Utah, a much more traditional dish that you’ll find in most Chinese restaurants, featuring nothing more than chicken and shrimp fried in oil with peanuts and dried chili peppers, garnished with minced scallions. If you only order one thing at Mom’s, however, make it Mom’s cold noodles with a silky, heavenly peanut sauce. These dan dan type homemade noodles simply can’t be improved upon. Reviewed Oct. 1. 2233 S. State, 801-486-0092, MomsKitchenRestaurantSaltLakeCity.com

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dapting Shakespeare for the screen may be the easiest thing any filmmaker can do. It may also be the hardest. In terms of reducing the risk of failure, any director would love to begin with the most iconic stories, the most psychologically complex characters and the richest turns of phrase in the English language. On the other hand, that director is also wrestling with 400 years of history that almost certainly includes comparison with previous film versions of the same material. In the case of Justin Kurzel—an Australian director making only his second feature, after the gritty thriller The Snowtown Murders—that means if you’re going to make another Macbeth, you’ll be measuring up to interpretations of the same material made by Orson Welles, Akira Kurosawa and Roman Polanski. So, you know, no pressure or anything. There’s a fine line between defining a unique enough perspective to justify yet another version, and screwing with the root text so that it’s nearly unrecognizable. And Kurzel walks that line startlingly well, grounding everything in the familiar story of Macbeth (Michael Fassbender), the Scottish warrior/nobleman who successfully leads the battle defending the rule of King Duncan (David Thewlis) from a rebellion. Then comes the prophecy of three “weird sisters” that Macbeth is to become king himself, and the instigation by Lady Macbeth (Marion Cotillard) that her husband should consider turning to violence to take his place on the throne. Kurzel is smart enough to understand that the ambition and guilt of the Macbeths are central to the story, and he showcases the moments revealing those emotions. He opts for long, sustained takes of crucial monologues like Lady Macbeth’s “out damned spot” speech and Macbeth’s “all the world’s a stage,”

allowing Cotillard and Fassbender to dig deeply into the impulses that push people toward terrible actions, and the regret that follows. The supporting cast is uniformly terrific—including Paddy Considine as Banquo and Sean Harris as MacDuff—but the two lead actors provide a sturdy foundation as they venture into portrayals of madness that never veer into caricature. That foundation allows Kurzel the freedom to explore decidedly non-canonical ideas in his interpretation of Macbeth, leading to some fascinating thematic connections. Where the text only hints at the possibility that the Macbeths ever had a child, Kurzel opens with them at their young son’s funeral, linking their desire for immediate power to being severed from a connection to the future. He also makes Duncan’s son and heir, Malcolm (Jack Reynor), a witness to his father’s murder at Macbeth’s hands, a motif that is later echoed when another child sees his father’s violent death firsthand. All those decisions are part of a bigger picture in which children play a constant, generally unsettling role. That opening battle—only referred to retrospectively in Shakespeare’s text—shows a group of soldiers who are little more than boys coming to fortify the ranks of Macbeth’s army; their deaths haunt Macbeth, with one of them later appearing during the “is this a dagger I see before me” speech. The three witches/sisters also appear as different phases of motherhood—one with a baby, and one with a young

Michael Fassbender & Marion Cotillard in Macbeth

girl, and the other alone. A story that rests on lines of succession, and making sure by whatever means necessary that they have no chance of being continued, is repeatedly transformed by Kurzel into a story about the trickle-down effect of violence on the young. Every death sends ripples across generations. Kurzel does become a bit too infatuated with portraying that death. The opening battle sequence is a melee of flying blood, occasionally stopped for showy bits of slow-motion. Other key acts of violence get equally graphic depictions. But Kurzel also shows a willingness to consider unique dimensions in nearly every key moment, as when he presents the respective scenes of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth convincing the other of the need for violent action as mirrored appeals to sexual lust. This Macbeth digs into the collision between the urge to create life and the urge to destroy it, and in so doing addresses the challenge facing any retelling of an oft-told tale: It provides a justification for its own existence. CW

MACBETH

BBB.5 Michael Fassbender Marion Cotillard Paddy Considine Rated R

TRY THESE Macbeth (1948) Orson Welles Jeanette Nolan Not Rated

Throne of Blood (1957) Toshiro Mifune Minoru Chiaki Not Rated

Macbeth (1971) Jon Finch Francesca Annis Rated R

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A BRAVE LITTLE HEART At Main Library, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. (NR)

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA BBB.5 It’s no Moby Dick. But then, it isn’t trying to be, even if it’s based on a real incident that inspired Melville to write his novel. Instead, director Ron Howard has made a solid, old-school man-vs.-nature adventure that’s also about one man’s dawning environmental awareness. That spark ignites in Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth)—first mate of the whaling ship Essex, which experienced the 1820 disaster chronicled here—is more than likely entirely fictional, but that’s fine. Howard makes you feel the power of the mighty ship as the wind snaps in her sails, and Chase and Capt. Pollard (Benjamin Walker) disagree over how to navigate, the beginning of a philosophical divide over whether humans are in charge of nature, or nature is in charge of herself. And while Heart is never unsympathetic to the ordeal the Essex survivors endure, it is never unsympathetic to the whale, either. A once-familiar historical story is retold in a way that commands us to respect nature for what it is in its own right, not for what it can do for us. Opens Dec. 11 at theaters valleywide. (PG-13)— MaryAnn Johanson

CAPTIVATED: THE TRIALS OF PAMELA SMART At Rose Wagner Center, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. (NR)

STREIF: ONE HELL OF A RIDE At Park City Film Series, Dec. 11-12 @ 8 p.m. & Dec. 13 @ 6 p.m. (NR)

CURRENT RELEASES CHI-RAQ BBB Spike Lee may not be a subtle filmmaker, but his blunt force feels bracing as he adapts Aristophanes’ Lysistrata into violent modern-day Chicago, as Lysistrata (Teyonah Parris)—girlfriend of gang leader Chi-Raq (Nick Cannon)—leads women in a “sex strike” until their men put down their guns. Lee and co-writer Kevin Wilmott adapt not just a classical Greek theater plot, but many of its conventions, including verse dialogue and Samuel L. Jackson as a chorus-like narrator, making it easier to embrace the most outrageous conceits. The film does sometimes swing wildly, and get caught in awkward tonal shifts, but this is the realm of Spike Lee delivering a long-favored call to “WAKE UP.” If that call needs to be delivered with a shout rather than a whisper, that’s a lack of subtlety we should all be able to live with. (R)—Scott Renshaw

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MR. TURNER At Peery’s Egyptian Theatre, Ogden, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. (R)

MACBETH BBB.5 See review p. 54. Opens Dec. 11 at Broadway Centre Cinemas. (R)

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CHRISTMAS EVE B.5 In a world where Garry Marshall’s recent oeuvre exists, it’s hard to imagine a more irritating way to throw random vignettes together and call them a movie. Yet, here we have Mitch Davis’ collection of tales about several New Yorkers—including Patrick Stewart, Jon Heder and Gary Cole—trapped in elevators after a Christmas Eve power failure. Predictably, the stories end up connected, though not in ways that make them interesting. And while they occupy various points on the goofy-to-semi-serious spectrum, they offer virtually no insight, because each character comes with exactly one character trait, which exists so that the jerk can become nicer; the wallflower can become more confident; etc. If this movie seeks to promote focusing on What Really Matters this holiday season, it certainly taught me that I’d rather not waste time on vapid homilies. (PG)—SR

KRAMPUS B.5 Though based on authentic folklore, there’s no mythological weight behind this flick’s idea of the anti-Santa creature called Krampus. A demonic elf rather than a jolly one, he punishes everyone in the vicinity of transgressions against the Christmas spirit—putting, say, the frustration young Max (Emjay Anthony) feels when he is forced to spend Christmas with cruel cousins on the same level as the cruelty itself. So, this is more like a standard slasher horror, with its baddie on a rampage of arbitrary carnage. This one takes far too long to get to what is meant to be the scary stuff—and then isn’t very scary once it actually gets there. And the ambiguous ending, no matter which way you take it, makes everything that came before moot anyway. (R)—MAJ

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Season Premiere: Long before Caitlyn Jenner demanded our instant approval, Mort-turned-Maura (Jeffrey Tambor) earned that respect and adoration in the wildly fantastic debut season of Jill Soloway’s Transparent, a family dramedy like nothing ever seen on TV. Season 1 introduced, through Maura, the hilarious-to-heartbreaking-and-back minefield that is the Pfefferman clan, but also made it clear that this isn’t a one-woman show: Co-stars Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker and Jay Duplass are all equal players in the chaos, and Season 2 makes even greater leaps in spreading the dramatic wealth now that Maura is “out.” The small moments of Transparent are more real than anything that will ever, ever, ever happen on I Am Cait.

The Expanse Monday, Dec. 14 (Syfy)

Series Debut: Syfy’s ambitious new The Expanse could either be the network’s next Battlestar Galactica (a longrunning, critically acclaimed, fan-beloved landmark) or its next Ascension (not so much). Set 200 years in a future where humans have colonized the entire solar system, dwarf-planet detective Josephus Miller (Thomas Jane) sets

Childhood’s End Monday, Dec. 14 (Syfy)

Miniseries Debut: Technically, Ascension was a miniseries meant to become a proper series, but the story—and the viewership—ran out in the first couple of hours. There’s probably no such backdoor plan for Childhood’s End: Arthur C. Clarke’s benevolent-aliens-with-a-secret-agenda plot has been rippedoff so many times since 1953 that, even though this is the firstever filmed adaptation of the novel, it already feels like a remake. Also, there was a certain, uh, finality, to the book (just The End of Humanity, is all). As a six-hour miniseries, Childhood’s End is loaded with stunning visuals and an impressive cast (including Charles Dance, Colm Meaney, Yael Stone and Julian McMahon), but also attempts to add new characters and plotlines to an already overstuffed story and wastes too much sentiment on the demise of religion (come on, it had a good run). At the very least, it could make for a great future episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Adele: Live in New York City Monday, Dec. 14 (NBC)

Special: I get it—Adele has a great voice. But her sadderthan-a-thousand-sacks, two-chord-meander songs? Pass. The idea of a bare-bones, one-hour concert special centered around just her is also about as appealing as being trapped in an elevator with someone else’s distraught, bawling girlfriend. Sure, I appreciate an honest performance, but this will be the rare instance where The Only TV Column That Matters™ is actually going to advocate for backup dancers, pyrotechnics, boob-lasers and whatever the hell else it takes to make the average Katy Perry/Taylor Swift/Insert Pop Diva Here concert tolerable. The Queen of Waaa standing in front of an orchestra for 45 minutes and change? Hard pass. Then again, I’m not the target audience for Adele: Live in New York City—I’ll leave you and your cats to it. CW Listen to Bill on Mondays at 8 a.m. on X96 Radio From Hell; weekly on the TV Tan podcast via iTunes and Stitcher.

Movie: It’s Christmas, and Holly (Laura Bell Bundy, last seen enduring Charlie Sheen in an astonishing number of episodes of Anger Management) decides it’s finally time to introduce Connor, her toy-designer boyfriend (you probably see where this is headed), to her parents who “live up north.” Sure enough, they turn out to be Santa and Mrs. Claus (Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter—yes, the Keatons of Family Ties). But wait! There’s more! Holly’s ex … Jack Frost … is sniffing around and being a dick (as Frosts are wont to do), and Connor is not only passively aggressively pressured to propose to Holly, but also to become the next Santa (such sexism, Lifetime—why couldn’t it be Holly?). The Christmas TV-Movie War is getting ug-ly.

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out searching for a missing woman (Florence Faivre) but inadvertently uncovers a vast conspiracy—and it is vast, because, you know, it’s the entire solar system. The Expanse, based on a book series that’s essentially Game of Thrones in space, is a major player in the continued “unbranding” of Syfy, a slow and deliberate process to return the network to its sci-fi roots. Just reinstate Mystery Science Theater 3000 and we’ll call it good, Syfy.

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hen this issue hits the stands, I estimate I’ll have heard “Jingle Bell Rock” about 3,001 times this year. It’s probably the least odious of the holiday tunes that were rote before the glut of cloying, over-emoting pop and country disposables decided the world couldn’t live without their versions of it and similar Xmas songs, so full of compulsory seasonal cheer. That’s not to say that it’s not fun to sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” with the kids. But even classics can be played to death, so let’s bypass “Rock” and “Rudolph” and find some fresh meat.

Palma Violets, “Last Christmas on Planet Earth” (Single, Rough Trade, 2015)

“Rudolph/ got shot down/ flying over/ Georgia”—Hey! That’s more like it. Check out PalmaViolets.co.uk for a virtual Advent calendar. No chocolate, but tons of virtual goodies from the band.

Hobart W. Fink, “White Christmas”

(Post Hummus EP, Burger/Wiener/All Scene Eye, 2015)

This Los Angeles grunge trio makes a serious racket—like the crazed grunge punk of Therapy? meets Sonic Youth noise, giving these less-is-more lyrics extra punch: “Got a religion/ Got a persistence/ Gotta deliver/ Shit every Christmas/ Gotta go where spirits live/ Got an accountant/ Reading the paper/ Got empty house, now/ Got any takers?/ If you didn’t fuckin’ love me/ You’d see how white I feel/ If you didn’t live above me/ You’d see how white I feel.” This is one creepy tune, like a note Santa left before going postal.

MUSIC Frontier Ruckus, “Bathroom Stall Hypnosis” (Sitcom Afterlife, Quite Scientific, 2014)

This is a breakup tune, but the video’s set during Christmas. The plot: Kid’s crazy mom flushes her Christmas candy stash down the toilet. Kid retrieves it, eats it, then Dad pops in and they go out and have a sugar-fueled great time until the kid snaps and kills both parents, thinking they’re piñatas and eats candy straight from their heads. (I know— I’m a little misty, myself.)

Money, “A Cocaine Christmas and an Alcoholic’s New Year”

(Suicide Songs, Bella Union, 2015)

From the upcoming sophomore release by this Manchesterian group, this song at first seems to be heading into My Morning Jacket’s “Wordless Chorus” territory. Then it becomes a mashup of pre-sandpaper Tom Waits and Rufus Wainwright. You know the scene in the Albert Finney version of A Christmas Carol, where he wakes up on Christmas morning, all full of holiday spirit? Imagine if the world decided it was too little, too late and Scrooge decided to step in front of a horse-drawn carriage and end it all. This’d be great for that scene.

Southern Culture on the Skids, “Silver Bells”

(Single, SCOTS.com, 2015)

Every other version of this Christmas chestnut is blissed-out audio Xanax, a song that gets even Grinches in the mood. SCOTS’s bouncy countrypolitan take, released just for Xmas 2015, plus some (real) eggnog will get everybody off the couch.

Fuzz, “Burning Wreath”

(II, In the Red, 2015)

Another nonXmas tune. But the lines “beneath the burning wreath/ hot coal melted soul/ pays the toll/ and breaks the mold” could be about a bad boy reaping what he’d sown during the year.

Gehennah, “Sathana Claus” and “Merry Shitmas”

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You want a War on Christmas? Well, boom! These Swedish metalheads give Santa horns to go with that already-red suit and basically take a big Swedish meatball on the holiday in general.

Robert Pollard, “What Begins On New Year’s Day” (Indie for the Holidays, Amazon Prime, 2015)

There are 26 other songs on Amazon’s free-to-Prime members compilation, and they’re all by great acts like Langhorne Slim, The LeeVees & Matisyahu, Rogue Wave, Sondre Lerche & Jherek Bischoff, the Rev. Horton Heat. But this one, from Guided by Voices genius Pollard, is the best. Because it’s Pollard, dropping lines only he could write: “Calender queen/ Mother Numerical/ doesn’t believe/ in throwing Christmas cards away.”CW

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daho is the sort of state that, if you didn’t come from there, it’s kind of hard to figure out. Oh, “potato country” has its stereotypes (see the B-52’s “Private Idaho”) but the jokes don’t reveal much truth—Idaho is a kind of private place, in a way. Idaho-born musician Jeff Crosby has found a way to expand his musical horizons beyond the borders of the Gem State, while keeping his home, its people and things that have been formative, in the music. Growing up in Donnelly, Idaho—a town of under 200 people about 94 miles north of Boise—sparked the 28-year-old singer/ guitarist’s love of folk music. “I grew up with a lot of older guys that’d get together on Sundays and play,” he recalls. “It was storytelling music, old traditional folk songs. I looked up to those guys.” By his late teens, he was playing the coffee houses of Boise, and any bars he could sneak into in the region, all the way over to Portland. In 2006, his love of guitar-rock led him to start the band Equaleyes, a blend of psychedelic rock, funk, bluegrass and jam band a la Phish. They released three albums, but by 2010, he departed to Los Angeles in search of a solo career. “I had this goal to be the greatest guitar player in the world, but when I got to LA, I found that I wasn’t gonna be able to stand out as a guitarist, [but] my voice and songwriting separated me.” He also found a vehicle in surfing, which took him to Sojourns in Central and South America. “I just always loved traveling. That’s a pretty common thing for anyone growing up in a small town, to have that desire to go out and experience the world, see what the hell is going on out there, you know?” But wherever he roams, he keeps returning to Idaho. “There’s a certain kind of person who lives out here. When you decide to live in a place that’s not a ‘destination,’ you get to create your own world. There’s a lot of beautiful country, a lot of peace and quiet, beautiful landscape, a lot of fresh rivers and lakes. It’s one of the most peaceful places, and I still get to go there. I love that I still get to come back here and write music, and get grounded, you know?” Shifting gears again, in 2012 he started

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his solo project, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, including his brother Andy on bass. The songs “Oh Love, Oh Lord” and “This Old Town” from the band’s first release, Silent Conversations (Cosmo Sex School records, 2013) were featured on the TV show Sons of Anarchy. Their first fulllength, All Nighter, was released July 4, and the follow-up, Waking Days, just came out Nov. 6. The music is gritty as much as it is dreamy, and that’s the charm. (He’s also been playing guitar with Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons, who visited The State Room last month.) He says the album is marked by transitions and changes he’s been going through. The song “Homeless and the Dreamers” is partly about the way seeing homeless people for the first time, when he first moved to LA, affected him. “City Girls” was inspired by a conversation he had with a girl in a bar: “She says you country boys must be so leathered by your instincts/ I say you city girls must be so leathered by your dreamin’.” Dreams and disillusionment go hand-in-hand in these songs, but the dream persists. With his long hair, and the band’s classic rock-influenced sound, Crosby could easily have fit in with the music of the Laurel Canyon scene of the early 1970s, which he grew up listening to. But Idaho still figures in these songs: “Canyons” was inspired by the owner of a pizza place in McCall, Idaho, who gave him one of his first paying gigs, and recently passed away. The lyric “Coming through in a memory/ your words they echo down like rain/ that becomes the water that shapes the canyon,” shows how indelible the place is for him. He hopes to record his next album in the cabin in which he was raised in Donnelly. He also recently cut a few tracks in Muscle Shoals. “If I have any extra money, I try to pop into a studio in whatever city I’m in. It always influences the song; there are so many aspects of each city that rub off on whatever I’m writing.” He’s already talking about moving to Nashville, because, after five years in LA, he’s “looking for a different scene.” With the country infusion in his recent work, he notes, “I feel like in this line of work, I should probably live in Nashville for at least a year.” CW

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It may be no accident that Seattle combo Beat Connection share their moniker with a song by LCD Soundsystem, since there’s a sonic similarity. Actually, the mix of synthetic and natural drumming is the most interesting—as well as quizzical—thing about this band. The beats are more captivating than Tom Eddy’s overwrought yet smooth vocals. The percussion mix is pleasingly eclectic, and at times a subtle sense of melancholy escapes the confines of stylish production values. The title of BC’s latest, Product 3 (Anti/Epitaph), might be interpreted as a slyly cynical truth-in-advertising comment on their highly marketable product, but it represents the highest refinement of their aesthetic to date. Nashville indie band The Phantoms opens, and local dance-pop phenoms RKDN warm up the stage. Kilby Court, 741 S. 330 West, 7 p.m., $10, KilbyCourt.com

FRIDAY 12.11 Jared & the Mill

Time whizzes by when you are having fun, and it’s been four years since Jared Kolesar and a bunch of friends in his hometown of Phoenix, Ariz., started getting together to play music for no loftier purpose than just to have a good time. The results are foot-stomping folk-rock that often tends more toward a Mumford & Sons sensibility. The newest release, the EP Life We Chose (self-released) has a definite Western flavor, though they add a little more nuance and subtlety than many in the genre. Without benefit of a label, they’ve played SXSW, and opened for the likes of Barry Gibb (of the Bee Gees). They add their own inimitable Southwest style to a musical tradition

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often oversaturated with the ersatz, and that makes them a band to watch. Vegas indie band Brumby opens. The State Room, 638 S. State, 9 p.m., $13, TheStateRoomSLC.com

SATURDAY 12.12 Holy Grail, Night Demon

Have you been searching for the Holy Grail of heavy metal? Pasadena, Calif., is an unlikely spot for the genesis of such an unholy beast, but you could do much worse than the band with the same name as your quest. (P.S. No Monty Python jokes, please.) They’ve got the aesthetic down: the cascading tresses, tough countenances, suitably Gothic (in the medieval sense) album art. They combine elements of death metal, classic heavy metal, power metal and thrash in

Beat Connection a mélange that’s diverse enough to keep the most fractured adherents of sonic sectarian subgenres in accord. They are still riding Ride the Void (Nuclear Blast/Prosthetic), their 2013 release, into the nascence of next fall’s epically titled upcoming set, Times of Pride and Peril. Ventura, Calif., trio Night Demon takes up the flag of old-school Brit metal bands like Demon and, at times, a touch of early Judas Priest. Local dungeon metal band Visigoth opens, who recently signed to Metal Blade Records, and their debut fulllength for the label, The Revenant King, was produced by local legend Andy Patterson. Metro Bar, 615 W. 100 South, 8:30 p.m., $10, HolyGrailOfficial.com

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A BAR NAMED SUE 3928 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-274-5578, Trivia Tues., DJ Wed., Karaoke Thurs. A BAR NAMED SUE ON STATE 8136 S. State, SLC, 801-566-3222, Karaoke Tues. ABG’S LIBATION EMPORIUM 190 W. Center St., Provo, 801-373-1200, Live music ALLEGED 205 25th St., Ogden, 801-9900692 AREA 51 451 S. 400 West, SLC, 801-5340819, Karaoke Wed., ‘80s Thurs., DJs Fri. & Sat. THE BAR IN SUGARHOUSE 2168 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-485-1232 BAR-X 155 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-355-2287 BARBARY COAST 4242 S. State, Murray, 801-265-9889 BATTERS UP 1717 S. Main, SLC, 801-4634996, Karaoke Tues., Live music Sat. THE BAYOU 645 S. State, SLC, 801-9618400, Live music Fri. & Sat. BOURBON HOUSE 19 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-746-1005, Local jazz jam Tues., Karaoke Thurs., Live music Sat., Funk & soul night Sun. BREWSKIS 244 25th St., Ogden, 801-3941713, Live music CAROL’S COVE II 3424 S. State, SLC, 801-466-2683, Karaoke Thurs., DJs & Live music Fri. & Sat. THE CENTURY CLUB 315 24th St., Ogden, 801-781-5005, DJs, Live music CHEERS TO YOU 315 S. Main, SLC, 801575-6400 CHEERS TO YOU MIDVALE 7642 S. State, 801-566-0871 CHUCKLE’S LOUNGE 221 W. 900 South, SLC, 801-532-1721 CIRCLE LOUNGE 328 S. State, SLC, 801-5315400, DJs CISERO’S 306 Main, Park City, 435-6495044, Karaoke Thurs., Live music & DJs CLUB 48 16 E. 4800 South, Murray, 801262-7555 CLUB 90 9065 S. 150 West, Sandy, 801-5663254, Trivia Mon., Poker Thurs., Live music Fri. & Sat., Live bluegrass Sun. CLUB TRY-ANGLES 251 W. 900 South, SLC, 801-364-3203, Karaoke Thurs., DJs Fri. & Sat. CLUB X 445 S. 400 West, SLC, 801-9354267, DJs, Live music THE COMPLEX 536 W. 100 South, SLC, 801-528-9197, Live music CRUZRS SALOON 3943 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-272-1903, Free pool Wed. & Thurs., Karaoke Fri. & Sat. DAWG POUND 3350 S. State, SLC, 801-2612337, Live music THE DEERHUNTER PUB 2000 N. 300 West, Spanish Fork, 801-798-8582, Live music Fri. & Sat. THE DEPOT 400 W. South Temple, SLC, 801-355-5522, Live music

DEVIL’S DAUGHTER 533 S. 500 West, SLC, 801-532-1610, Karaoke Wed., Live music Fri. & Sat. DO DROP INN 2971 N. Hill Field Road (400 West), Layton, 801-776-9697. Karaoke Fri. & Sat. DONKEY TAILS CANTINA 136 E. 12300 South, Draper, 801-571-8134. Karaoke Wed.; Live music Tues., Thurs. & Fri; Live DJ Sat. DOWNSTAIRS 625 Main, Park City, 435226-5340, Live music, DJs ELIXIR LOUNGE 6405 S. 3000 East, Holladay, 801-943-1696 THE FALLOUT 625 S. 600 West, SLC, 801953-6374, Live music FAT’S GRILL 2182 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-484-9467, Live music THE FILLING STATION 8987 W. 2700 South, Magna, 801-250-1970, Karaoke Thurs. FLANAGAN’S ON MAIN 438 Main, Park City, 435-649-8600, Trivia Tues., Live music Fri. & Sat. FOX HOLE PUB & GRILL 7078 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, 801-566-4653, Karaoke, Live music FUNK ’N DIVE BAR 2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 801-621-3483, Live music, Karaoke THE GARAGE 1199 Beck St., SLC, 801-5213904, Live music GRACIE’S 326 S. West Temple, SLC, 801819-7565, Live music, DJs THE GREAT SALTAIR 12408 W. Saltair Drive, Magna, 801-250-6205, Live music THE GREEN PIG PUB 31 E. 400 South, SLC, 801-532-7441, Live music Thurs.-Sat. HABITS 832 E. 3900 South, SLC, 801-2682228, Poker Mon., Ladies night Tues., ’80s night Wed., Karaoke Thurs., DJs Fri. & Sat. HIGHLANDER 6194 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-277-8251, Karaoke THE HOG WALLOW PUB 3200 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, SLC, 801-733-5567, Live music THE HOTEL/CLUB ELEVATE 155 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-478-4310, DJs HUKA BAR & GRILL 151 E. 6100 South, Murray, 801-281-9665, Reggae Tues., DJs Fri. & Sat ICE HAUS 7 E. 4800 South, Murray, 801266-1885 IN THE VENUE/CLUB SOUND 219 S. 600 West, SLC, 801-359-3219, Live music & DJs JACKALOPE LOUNGE 372 S. State, SLC, 801-359-8054, DJs JAM 751 N. 300 West, SLC, 801-891-1162, Karaoke Tues., Wed. & Sun.; DJs Thurs.-Sat. JOHNNY’S ON SECOND 165 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-746-3334, DJs Tues. & Fri., Karaoke Wed., Live music Sat. KARAMBA 1051 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801696-0639, DJs KEYS ON MAIN 242 S. Main, SLC, 801-3633638, Karaoke Tues. & Wed., Dueling pianos Thurs.-Sat. KILBY COURT 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West), SLC, 801-364-3538, Live music, all ages KRISTAUF’S 16 W. Market St., SLC, 801943-1696, DJ Fri. & Sat. THE LEPRECHAUN INN 4700 S. 900 East, Murray, 801-268-3294 LIQUID JOE’S 1249 E. 3300 South, SLC, 801-467-5637, Live music Tues.-Sat. THE LOADING DOCK 445 S. 400 West, SLC, 385-229-4493, Live music, all ages LUCKY 13 135 W. 1300 South, SLC, 801487-4418, Trivia Wed.

LUMPY’S DOWNTOWN 145 Pierpont Ave., SLC, 801-938-3070 LUMPY’S HIGHLAND 3000 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-484-5597 THE MADISON/THE COWBOY 295 W. Center St., Provo, 801-375-9000, Live music, DJs MAXWELL’S EAST COAST EATERY 9 Exchange Place, SLC, 801-328-0304, Poker Tues., DJs Fri. & Sat. METRO BAR 615 W. 100 South, SLC, 801652-6543, DJs THE MOOSE LOUNGE 180 W. 400 South, SLC, 801-900-7499, DJs NO NAME SALOON 447 Main, Park City, 435-649-6667 THE OFFICE 122 W. Pierpont Ave., SLC, 801-883-8838 O.P. ROCKWELL 268 Main, Park City, 435615-7000, Live music PARK CITY LIVE 427 Main, Park City, 435649-9123, Live music PAT’S BBQ 155 W. Commonwealth Ave., SLC, 801-484-5963, Live music Thurs.-Sat., All ages THE PENALTY BOX 3 W. 4800 South, Murray, 801-590-9316, Karaoke Tues., Live Music, DJs PIPER DOWN 1492 S. State, SLC, 801-4681492, Poker Mon., Acoustic Tues., Trivia Wed., Bingo Thurs. POPLAR STREET PUB 242 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-532-2715, Live music Thurs.-Sat. THE RED DOOR 57 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-363-6030, DJs Fri., Live jazz Sat. THE ROYAL 4760 S. 900 East, SLC, 801590-9940, Live music SANDY STATION 8925 Harrison St., Sandy, 801-255-2078, DJs SCALLYWAGS 3040 S. State, SLC, 801604-0869 SKY 149 W. Pierpont Ave., SLC, 801-8838714, Live music THE SPUR BAR & GRILL 352 Main, Park City, 435-615-1618, Live music THE STATE ROOM 638 S. State, SLC, 800501-2885, Live music THE STEREO ROOM 521 N. 1200 West, Orem, 714-345-8163, Live music, All ages SUGARHOUSE PUB 1992 S. 1100 East, SLC, 801-413-2857 THE SUN TRAPP 102 S. 600 West, SLC, 385-235-6786 THE TAVERNACLE 201 E. 300 South, SLC, 801-519-8900, Dueling pianos Wed.-Sat., Karaoke Sun.-Tues. TIN ANGEL CAFE 365 W. 400 South, SLC, 801-328-4155, Live music THE URBAN LOUNGE 241 S. 500 East, SLC, 801-746-0557, Live music TWIST 32Exchange Place, SLC 801-3223200, Live music VELOUR 135 N. University Ave., Provo, 801818-2263, Live music, All ages WASTED SPACE 342 S. State, SLC, 801531-2107, DJs Thurs.-Sat. THE WESTERNER 3360 S. Redwood Road, West Valley City, 801-972-5447, Live music WILLIE’S LOUNGE 1716 S. Main, SLC, 760828-7351, Trivia Wed., Karaoke Fri.-Sun., Live music THE WOODSHED 60 E. 800 South, SLC, 801-364-0805, Karaoke Sun. & Tues., Open jam Wed., Reggae Thurs., Live music Fri. & Sat. ZEST KITCHEN & BAR 275 S. 200 West, SLC, 801-433-0589, DJs

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ooking for some wintery holiday fun? Check out KRCL 90.9 FM’s sixth annual Polar Jubilee, an outdoor family party with music, fire pits, light displays, dancing, a photo booth and some of the best food trucks in town, including the Chow Truck, Fiore Wood Fired Pizza, Three Pines Coffee and more. “The Polar Jubilee is KRCL’s birthday celebration, fundraiser and all around fun time,” Amy Dwyer, KRCL’s development director, writes in an email. As KRCL 90.9 went on the air on Dec. 3, 1979, the station tries to hold the Polar Jubilee as close to that date as possible each year. “The Polar Jubilee is our opportunity to celebrate all of the delight and gratitude we have for this great community of listeners that keep KRCL going,” Dwyer says. “To pull of an event of this size, it takes all of the staff and board of KRCL, and over 50 volunteers join in to help set up and execute the event.” Attendees can expect dancing and live drummers from Samba Fogo (SambaFogo. com), an Afro-Brazilian dance troupe, as well as live music from Utah’s own acclaimed bands The National Parks (TheNationalParksMusic.com) and Fictionist (Fictionist.com). The low cost of admission affords KRCL supporters with a great opportunity to hear fantastic music for a wallet-friendly price. Fictionist is an alternative rock band founded in Provo that was recognized by the Independent Music Awards. They’ve opened for Vampire Weekend and Neon Trees, and one of their songs was featured in an episode of the CW’s The Originals. Electronic folk-pop band The National Parks spent the past two years working on their two albums and touring the country with artists such as Andy Grammer, Leann Rimes, and The Moth & The Flame, among others. Opening for the headliners will be Two Nations (TwoNations.BandCamp.com).

The annual Polar Jubilee is hosted by community radio station KRCL 90.9 FM. Event organizers expect more than 600 in attendance at this year’s Polar Jubilee. “We are in a bigger venue than ever, with both indoor and outdoor spaces reserved in the Gallivan Center. The ice rink will be open and available to all,” Dwyer says. While you might be dancing to amazing bands, warming yourself by a fire pit and enjoying some tasty wood-fired pizza, the evening is about more than a party. The Polar Jubilee is also about giving back to the community. Members of Volunteers of America will be on deck to accept donations of hats, gloves, scarves and warm socks for local homeless individuals. “This is part of our ongoing commitment to partner with organizations doing good work in the community,” Dwyer says. “So, bundle up for the wintery-themed party, and think about donating extra warm goods at the same time. The first 50 people who contribute warm goods to Volunteers of America can get a free skating pass!” n

THE POLAR JUBILEE The Gallivan Center 239 S. Main, Salt Lake City Friday, Dec. 4 6 - 10 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate Kids 12 & under free KRCL.org

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) “Happiness sneaks through a door you didn’t know that you left open,” said actor John Barrymore. I hope you’ve left open a lot of those doors, Aries. The more there are, the happier you will be. This is the week of all weeks when joy, pleasure and even zany bliss are likely to find their ways into your life from unexpected sources and unanticipated directions. If you’re lucky, you also have a few forgotten cracks and neglected gaps where fierce delights and crisp wonders can come wandering in. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) What state of mind do you desire the most? What is the quality of being that you aspire to inhabit more and more as you grow older? Maybe it’s the feeling of being deeply appreciated, or the ability to see things as they really are, or an intuitive wisdom about how to cultivate vibrant relationships. I invite you to set an intention to cultivate this singular experience with all your passion and ingenuity. The time is right. Make a pact with yourself. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Like Metallica jamming with Nicki Minaj and Death Cab for Cutie on a passage from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, you are redefining the meanings of the words “hybrid,” “amalgam” and “hodgepodge.” You’re mixing metaphors with panache. You’re building bridges with cheeky verve. Some of your blends are messy mishmashes, but more often they are synergistic successes. With the power granted to me by the gods of mixing and matching, I hereby authorize you to keep splurging on the urge to merge. This is your special time to experiment with the magic of combining things that have rarely or never been combined.

have everything completely figured out. Furthermore, it may compromise your leverage in dicey situations where other people are using information as a weapon. So the moral of the current story is this: Don’t tell everything! I realize this could be hard, since you are a good talker these days; your ability to express yourself is at a peak. So what should you do? Whenever you speak, aim for quality over quantity. And always weave in a bit of mystery. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Ducks are the most unflappable creatures I know. Cats are often regarded as the top practitioners of the “I don’t give a f—k” attitude, but I think ducks outshine them. When domestic felines exhibit their classic aloofness, there’s sometimes a subtext of annoyance or contempt. But ducks are consistently as imperturbable as Zen masters. Right now, as I gaze out my office window, I’m watching five of them swim calmly, with easygoing nonchalance, against the swift current of the creek in the torrential rain. I invite you to be like ducks in the coming days. Now is an excellent time to practice the high art of truly not giving a f—k.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) My old friend Jeff started working at a gambling casino in Atlantic City. “You’ve gone over to the dark side!” I kidded. He acknowledged that 90 percent of the casino’s visitors lose money gambling. On the bright side, he said, 95 percent of them leave happy. I don’t encourage you to do this kind of gambling in the near future, Sagittarius. It’s true that you will be riding a lucky streak. But smarter, surer risks will be a better way to channel your good fortune. So here’s the bottom line: In whatever way you choose to bet or speculate, don’t let your lively spirits trick you into relying on pure impulsiveness. Do the research. Perform your due diligence. It’s not enough just to CANCER (June 21-July 22) I hope you can figure out the difference between the fake cure be entertained. The goal is to both have fun and be successful. and the real cure. And once you know which is which, I hope you will do the right thing rather than the sentimental thing. For CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) best results, keep these considerations in mind: The fake cure Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus was a pioneer thinker may taste sweeter than the real one. It may also be better pack- whose ideas helped pave the way for the development of science. aged and more alluringly promoted. In fact, the only advantage Believe nothing, he taught, unless you can evaluate it through the real cure may have over the fake one is that it will actually your personal observation and logical analysis. Using this admirable approach, he determined that the size of our sun is about work to heal you. two feet in diameter. I’m guessing that you have made comparable misestimations about at least two facts of life, Capricorn. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There’s a sinuous, serpentine quality about you these days. It’s They seem quite reasonable but are very wrong. The good news as if you are the elegant and crafty hero of an epic myth set in the is that you will soon be relieved of those mistakes. After some ancient future. You are sweeter and saucier than usual, edgier and initial disruption, you will feel liberated. more extravagantly emotive. You are somehow both a repository of tantalizing secrets and a fount of arousing revelations. As AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) I meditate on the magic you embody, I am reminded of a passage Aquarian inventor Thomas Edison owned 1,093 patents. from Laini Taylor’s fantasy novel Daughter of Smoke & Bone: Nicknamed “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” he devised the first “She tastes like nectar and salt. Nectar and salt and apples. Pollen practical electrical light bulb, the movie camera, the alkaline storand stars and hinges. She tastes like fairy tales. Swan maiden at age battery and many more useful things. The creation he loved midnight. Cream on the tip of a fox’s tongue. She tastes like hope.” best was the phonograph. It was the first machine in history that could record and reproduce sound. Edison bragged that no one else had ever made such a wonderful instrument. It was “absolutely VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) I bought an old horoscope book at a garage sale for 25 cents. The original.” I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I think cover was missing and some pages were water-damaged, so parts you’re due for an outbreak of absolute originality. What are the of it were hard to decipher. But the following passage jumped out most unique gifts you have to offer? In addition to those you at me: “In romantic matters, Virgos initially tend to be cool, even already know about, new ones may be ready to emerge. standoffish. Their perfectionism may interfere with their ability to follow through on promising beginnings. But if they ever allow PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): themselves to relax and go further, they will eventually ignite. Here’s an experiment that makes good astrological sense for you And then, watch out! Their passion will generate intense heat to try in the coming weeks. Whenever you feel a tinge of frustraand light.” I suspect that this description may apply to you in the tion, immediately say, “I am an irrepressible source of power and coming weeks. Let’s hope you will trust your intuition about which freedom and love.” Anytime you notice a trace of inadequacy possibilities warrant your caution and which deserve your opening. rising up in you, or a touch of blame, or a taste of anger, declare, “I am an irresistible magnet for power and freedom and love.” If you’re bothered by a mistake you made, or a flash of ignorance LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “The secret of being a bore is to tell everything,” said expressed by another person, or a maddening glitch in the flow of French writer Voltaire. I agree, and add these thoughts: To the life force, stop what you’re doing, interrupt the irritation and tell everything also tempts you to wrongly imagine that you proclaim, “I am awash in power and freedom and love.”

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