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MY NEW MISTRESS
The Herald Journal
JUNE 5-11, 2015
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June 5-11, 2015
COVER 8 My New Mistress takes aim at the Warped Tour
mUSIC 4 Noon concerts continue at the Logan Tabernacle
THE ARTS 4 Justis art exhibit to open at Fuhriman’s Framing
4 ‘Alice in Wonderland, Jr.’
set to hit the Old Barn stage
5 Lyric Repertory Company
ready to open 2015 season
10 Photographers featured in Brigham City exhibition
TELEVISION 6 Summertime TV season just starting to heat up
MOVIES 3 Three stars: ‘Spy’ scores high with critic Aaron Peck 6 ‘San Andreas’ rocks its
way to top of the box office
7 ‘Entourage’ boys keep living it up on big screen
CALENDAR 15 See what’s happening this week in Cache Valley
Comprised of Doug Callahan (bass), Adam Brown (drums) and Jeremy Harper (vocals and guitar), My New Mistress rehearses last weekend in Logan. On the cover: Harper lets loose during practice. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal)
FROM THE EDITOR So, the “Entourage” movie is here. The big-screen version of the TV show that lasted eight seasons on HBO opened up on Wednesday, and, as you’ll see on Page 7, Cache Magazine movie critic gave the film two stars. Now, I’ve never seen an episode of “Entourage,” but I’m pretty confident in saying that it’s basically a male version of another HBO series, “Sex and the City.” And since “Sex and the City” — which I’ve also never seen an episode of — ended up making a lot of money with a couple of movies after the TV series ended, I’m pretty sure that’s
why the “Entourage” movie was greenlighted. Of course, it’s not unusual for a TV show to be turned into a movie. It’s just that it’s rare that a television show makes the jump to the big screen with the same cast as a virtual continuation of the series. The norm is to take an old TV show that people are nostalgic for (“The A-Team,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “21 Jump Street,” etc.) and give it a reboot with new actors who give the original TV version a wink and a nod in the process. “The Brady Bunch Movie” did a great job of that by propelling the ’70s version of the Bradys into the current day (then 1995), an approach that the “Miami Vice” movie should have taken, instead of going to a much darker place than the TV show ever did. Then there’s “The Simpsons,” which
churned out a movie in the middle of its TV run and still managed to rake in a half billion dollars despite the fact that you had to pay to watch characters you normally were able to see for free. Perhaps that’s why “Entourage” and “Sex and the City” became movies — their fans were already used to paying for HBO to watch them. But it also means we’re unlikely to see “The Big Bang Theory” or “NCIS” at the local cineplex in the near future. However, if I may make a humble, surefire, money-making suggestion ... Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David might just want to consider making a “Seinfeld” movie why the original cast is still above the ground. That’s gold, Jerry! Gold! — Jeff Hunter
McCarthy and Statham pack in the laughs By Aaron Peck Cache movie critic
So, the beginning of “Spy” is a little obvious. A debonair Jude Law schmoozes at a high-class party, dramatic music swells, and because of the movie’s conspicuous title, we immediately know this is another riff on the “Bond” franchise. By feigning a “Bond” opening — complete with a silhouetted credits sequence — “Spy” appears to show its hand too early. Right when you think this is going to be yet another spy comedy that tries too hard and achieves too little, the movie opens with a phenomenal sight gag that sets the hilarity tone quite high. Spoiling it here would be criminal. Suffice it to say, “Spy” understands itself and what it’s trying to accomplish. Melissa McCarthy was a mess in 2014’s “Tammy,” although, that movie wasn’t all her fault. It simply thought that McCarthy could carry it without providing any ancillary help. Here McCarthy’s awkward comedic timing and profanityladen improvisational skills work perfectly. McCarthy plays Susan Cooper, a CIA analyst who sits at a computer relaying instructions and intel to agents in the field. The agent she’s assigned to, Bradley Fine (Law), is a brash charismatic
– Rentrak media analyst Paul Degarabedian on the box-office drawing power of ‘San Andreas’ star Dwayne Johnson (Page 13)
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Melissa McCarthy, right, receives her new spy marching orders from boss Allison Janney in a scene from the new film, “Spy.”
★★★ ‘Spy’ Director // Paul Feig Starring // Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Jude Law, Morena Baccarin, Jessica Chaffin, 50 Cent Rated // R for language throughout, violence, and some sexual content including brief graphic nudity
agent with deadly fighting skills and impeccable tailoring. Susan’s life in the basement of the CIA is nothing like the lavish, sexy lifestyle of a secret agent, but it doesn’t stop her from dreaming. Through a convenient set of coincidences, the plot soon requires that Susan be dispatched to the field because the rest of the active agent covers have been blown. If you sighed heavily
at that description, no one would blame you. It’s not a particularly creative ploy to get McCarthy out there in the thick of the action, but it works because the comedy works. Honestly, the plot — which involves a nuclear bomb, arms dealers, diamonds, and all the rest — only serves to drive the comedy. Since most of the comedic moments hit their target, there’s no real need to
understand any real reason why anything is actually happening. The fun of “Spy” exists in its biting dialogue exchanges and cleverly constructed sight gags, not in an ability to say, “Hey, look you know how they always do this in ‘Bond’? Well, we did it, but funnier.” You know, kind of like how “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” operated. Surrounding McCarthy is a talented cast of seasoned actors that allow her the latitude to exhibit her comedic range. Jason Statham plays another CIA agent whose sole purpose is to explain how dangerous his life is, and to ridicule Susan’s perceived ineptitude while simultaneously bungling See SPY on Page 13
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‘Spy’ is ‘really, really funny’
“He’s a seismic event all on his own.”
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ALL MIXED UP
Quotable
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all mixed up ‘Alice in Wonderland, Jr.’ comes to Old Barn
“Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” will take the stage June 12-27 at the Old Barn Community Theatre in Collinston.
The Old Barn Community Theatre will present Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” June 12-27 in Collinston. Lewis Carroll’s famous inquisitive heroine comes to life in this delightful adaptation of the classic Disney film. Join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game.
Disney’s “Alice In Wonderland, Jr.” is a fast-paced stage adaptation of the timeless film, featuring new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-ADee-Doo-Dah. Directed by Audrey Mason, “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” features a large cast of children of all ages … with a few adults thrown in. Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” will open on Friday, June 12, and run through Saturday, June
Concert series continues
UFOMT actors to perform at noon Monday
The Summer Concert Series continues this week at the Logan Tabernacle. All concerts begin at noon, except as noted. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For a more information, visit logantabernacle. blogspot.com, facebook.com/ logantabernacle or cachecommunityconnections.com. Friday June 5 Brad Otteson & Rebecca McFaul: Violist Bradley Ottesen and violinist Rebecca McFaul, together with pianist Jessica Roderer, will present a recital of lively music from the baroque and classical to the 20th century including the works of Bach, Martinu and Beethoven. Roderer will also play a short piano work by Lizst. Ottesen is the violist of the internationally acclaimed Fry Street Quartet, and he is currently an assistant professor of professional practice
and continued her studies earning a master’s in violin performance with Gerardo Ribeiro at Northwestern University. Under the mentorship of Marc Johnson of the Vermeer quartet, McFaul founded the Fry
Justis art exhibit set for opening
Street Quartet in 1997. Roderer regularly appears as a collaborative artist with students and faculty, and performed as soloist with the USU Symphony
“Stained Glass Florals,” a new collection of oil paintings by Joan Justis, is being exhibited at Fuhriman Gallery during the month of June. An opening celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Fuhriman Gallery, 75 S. Main St. Justis has been a picture maker and a teacher since childhood. She earned a Bachelor of Arts at Brigham Young University, majoring in art and elementary education. As a mother of seven she continued developing her talent with watercolor on the kitchen table. Justis is a past President of the Wyoming Watercolor Association. Upon moving to Utah, she completed her Master of Fine Art in 2001 at USU, where she taught basic drawing for three years. After graduation she taught first grade at Sunrise Elementary and brought many state arts programs to her school. Now she uses her beautiful studio to paint oil paintings of gardens and wild spaces. “I paint to share the pleasure I find in what I see around me. The
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Ryan and Emma Frazier and friends will perform at noon Tuesday as part of the Summer Concert Series at the Logan Tabernacle.
at Utah State University and the president of the Utah Viola Society. McFaul received a bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Oberlin Conservatory as a student of Marilyn MacDonald
27, at the Old Barn Community Theatre at 3605 Bigler Road in Collinston. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and there will be three matinees at 2:30 p.m. on June 13, 20 and 27. Tickets range from $7 to $25 and are available online at oldbarn. org or by calling (435) 458-2276. There will also be a Barn Burner fundraising dinner and show at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Tickets are available online for $15.
Community Recreation Center (195 S. 100 West), Logan Aquatic Center (451 S. 500 West), Cache Valley Visitors Bureau (199 N. Main St.), USU Spectrum Ticket Office (850 E. 900 North) or online at loganutah.org/PR. On Friday, July 3, the Maverik Stadium ticket office will open at 9 a.m.; gates open and entertainment begins at 7 p.m.; the fireworks show at dark; and the celebration will end with a concert and laser show.
This year’s entertainment program includes honor guard and military tributes, as well as performances by Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband, Tueller’s School of Dance and Freedom Fire Anthem Idol finalists and winner announcement. For more information concerning this or other Logan Parks and Recreation Department programs or facilities, call 716-9250 or visit 195 S. 100 West.
Why not make it a farce? Lyric Repertory Company opens with ‘Noises Off’ The Lyric Repertory Company, part of the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, will open its 2015 season with “Noises Off” on Thursday, June 11, at the Caine Lyric Theatre in downtown Logan. Written by Tony Award-winning Michael Frayn, “Noises Off” came to be when Frayn was watching a performance of a different play he wrote from backstage. Each of the three acts of “Noises Off” contains a performance of “Nothing’s On,” the play-within-a-play. Act One is set at the dress rehearsal for “Nothing’s On.” The audience sees a hopelessly underprepared cast, baffled by entrances and exits, missed cues, missed lines and bothersome props, including a plate of sardines. Act Two shows a matinee performance one month later, seen from backstage. The cast is now dealing with deteriorating relationships that lead to offstage shenanigans and onstage bedlam. On and offstage plots intertwine until they can no longer be kept separate. During Act Three, the cast entirely abandons the plot and the characters ad-lib toward any sort of ending. Directed by Jim Christian and the kickoff production to the Lyric Rep’s 2015 season, “Noises Off” is a hilarious farce taking its title
Summerfest Arts Faire
The Summerfest Arts Faire is still in need of volunteers. We have several Eagle Scout projects still available and many opportunities for groups and individuals to be involved in this wonderful event. Please go to the volunteers page on the Summerfest website at logansummerfest.com for more information, or call Laurie at 213-3858.
‘Bike with Brent’ ride
Cache Employment and Training Center will be holding the fifth annual “Bike with Brent” ride at noon Friday, June 12, at Willow Park, 500 W. 700 South. Brent Carpenter is a local celebrity who rides his bike all over Cache Valley, making friends as he waves and honks his horn. You can join Brent at this event as you walk, ride your bike, push a stroller or wheelchair or cheer from the side lines. The community will unite as CETC consumers and staff, family and friends come together with Brent to support services for people with disabilities at CETC. The length of the ride is 1.4 miles. You can pre-register at bikewithbrent.com, at CETC (275 W. 400 South) or on the day of the event beginning at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children. Fee includes an “I Biked with Brent” T-shirt.
Broadway Babies class
Photo courtesy of Caine College of the Arts
The Lyric Repertory Company will open the 2015 season on Thursday, June 11, with the fast-paced face, “Noises Off.”
from the theatrical stage direction indicating sounds coming from offstage. Between the traditional farce and backstage drama, “Noises” keeps audience members on their toes, the director said. “It is one of the wildest, most fast-paced, farcical comedies out there” Christian said. “It goes at
breakneck speed and the show reinvents itself three times. It’s a huge puzzle that is delightful for the audience to watch come together.” Christian says the show reminds him of the board game Mouse Trap See NOISES on Page 13
Registration is open now for Broadway Babies and Toddlers, a playful and creative music and movement class for children ages 1 to 5 presented by award-winning performer and teacher Vanessa Schukis as part of Utah Festival’s Conservatory of the Performing Arts. The class will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. June 8-11, in the Dansante Building, 59 S. 100 W. Children will sing, dance, wiggle and observe and explore instruments and musical props. Activities are designed to focus children’s attention on certain musical events like up and down, fast and slow, short and long, same and different, loud and soft, taking a turn and choosing and returning props and instruments. They will find their singing voices and express feelings and stories through song. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The class simultaneously teaches grown-ups new songs they can sing with children later, all in a relaxed and pressure-free atmosphere full of fun and silliness, said Vanessa Ballam, education director. Broadway Babies and Toddlers is $40 per child for the four-day course, or $10 per day to attend individual classes. Register at the Dansante Building, or log on to utahfestival.org and click on the education tab. Call 750-0300 ext. 3 for more information. The Conservatory of the Performing Arts falls under the umbrella of Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre. The UPOMT’s 23rd season hits the stage July 8 to Aug. 8. More than 250 musicians, performers and crew members will come from renowned stages across the nation to the Ellen Eccles Theatre to present 131 events.
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Join your family, friends, neighbors and fellow Americans on Friday, July 3, to celebrate the greatest country in the world at Cache Valley’s own patriotic Freedom Fire Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show at USU’s Maverik Stadium. Tickets are $8 or a six-tix pack for $36. All tickets are general admission. Pre-purchased tickets are currently available at the Logan
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‘San Andreas’ shakes its way into the top spot LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson out-muscled the competition at domestic movie theaters as the earthquake epic “San Andreas” hauled in an estimated $53.2 million over the weekend. It was Johnson’s biggest debut for a non-sequel as the top-billed actor, according to box office tracker Rentrak. The action star helped the movie over-perform on the West Coast despite fears that audiences in earthquake-
prone regions would stay away, said Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros., which distributed the film made by its New Line unit. “Some people felt they’d be a little nervous watching such a disaster hit both Los Angeles and San Francisco, but there was a curiosity factor,” Fellman said. “They went, they packed the theaters and they liked it.” “Aloha,” the critically maligned romantic comedy from director Cameron
“ridiculous.” Then, some Native Hawaiian groups opposed the title as misappropriating the concept of the word. An Asian American group criticized the use of a nearly all-white cast in a film shot in Hawaii, a heavily Asian island chain. A slew of critics slammed the movie — AP Photo many calling it confusDwayne Johnson stars in “San Andreas,” which topped the ing, wondering if parts box office list last week with $53.2 million. of it were missing, and Crowe, opened in sixth emails from former Sony saying it was Cameron’s place with $10 million. Pictures Entertainment co- worst film ever despite The movie was dogged chair Amy Pascal last year the all-star cast of Bradby controversy. Leaked labeled the “Aloha” script ley Cooper, Emma Stone,
and Rachel McAdams. They combined to give it a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 17 percent. Rory Bruer, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s president of worldwide distribution, said “Aloha” did well enough with women aged 25-34 to overcome the negative buzz. The film cost about $37 million to make.” “Ultimately, we are going to come out just fine on the movie. But more than anything See SPOT on Page 13
Summertime and TV starting to heat up LOS ANGELES (AP) — Network television, once wedded to a September-to-May schedule, saw the error of its ways as cable and online competitors demonstrated a brazen disregard for tradition. So summer has evolved from a rerun graveyard to the home of lively offerings, with enough choices to threaten your vacation plans — or at least DVR capacity. That includes returning shows AMC’s “Halt and Catch Fire,” already underway on Sundays, along with NBC’s “Hannibal,” coming June 4; “Orange is the New Black,” Netflix, June 12; TNT’s “The Last Ship” and HBO’s “True Detective,” both June 21; “Under the Dome,” CBS, June 25, and “Masters of Sex” and “Ray Donovan,” Showtime, both back on July 12. The newbies include a mix of scripted series, documentaries and a few reality-genre curveballs — like CBS’ “The
Briefcase” (9 p.m. EDT Wednesdays) which tests families’ charitable instincts — just as in the old-fashioned TV season. One of the higher-profile dramas is Netflix’s June 5 release “Sense8,” the first series from sibling filmmakers Andy and Lana Wachowski of “The Matrix” fame. The story: Eight people realize they’re mysteriously connected and must engage in a life-or-death fight that plays out, travelogue-style, in sundry locations worldwide. The ensemble cast is equal parts international, includes Daryl Hannah and Naveen Andrews, who found the project, and the Wachowskis, and irresistible. “I have enormous respect and admiration for their insane, intense creative brains. Plus I like to work with great directors,” Hannah said. “They’re artists, and there are precious few of them,” Andrews said. Also upcoming are two transgender journey docuseries, one about
Thriller,” its first scripted series and one it promises will “propel viewers” into a community “terrorized” by a serial murderer. The narrative approach is based on accounts from those involved and plays out at 10 p.m. EDT Sunday through Tuesday, June 7-9. Who is the killer? True-crime buffs may crack the case early on, the channel said, but others will have to stay tuned to figure it out. — ABC’s answer to post-”Mad Men” 1960s withdrawal is “The Astronaut Wives Club,” debuting at 8 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 18. The AP Photo Desmond Harrington, left, and Christina DeRosa, share a scene from the new ABC glossy series is based on Lily Koppel’s nonfiction drama series, “The Astronauts Wives Club,” which will premiere on June 18. book about Annie Glenn, Rene Carpenter and other a celebrity, Bruce Jenexperience of a different tered across 29 countries. women whose close ties ner (his as-yet untitled kind than “Sense8” is Want to see the mating helped them cope with show debuts 9 p.m. EDT offered by Discovery’s dance of the astoundtheir spouses’ hero status Sunday, July 26, on E!), “Life Story,” a six-part ingly colorful Australian and its fallout. There was and another focusing on natural history series peacock jumping spider? glamor (tea with the first an average American debuting at 9 p.m. EDT Here’s your chance, and lady!) but hardship and family in ABC Family’s Saturday, June 6. Narshot in ultra-high defini- sacrifice as well. The “Becoming Us” (9 p.m. rated by David Attenbortion. ensemble cast of “astroEDT Monday, June 8). ough, “Life Story” tracks — If you’d like to cast wives” includes JoAnna More small-screen animals as they go about a chill over your summer, Garcia Swisher, Yvonne choices to consider: their daily, often perilous Investigation Discovery See TV on Page 13 — An armchair travel routines in locations scat- is obliging with “Serial
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Perrey Reeves, left, and Jeremy Piven share a scene in “Entourage.”
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cal but OK’s the idea because Vince is, well, Vince. Along for the ride is Eric (Kevin Connolly) who’s on-again-off-again relationship with Sloan (Emmanuelle Chriqui) is still going strong. For those that haven’t watched the show before, perhaps this tidbit won’t bother you. For those that have, I think we can all agree that the will-theyor-won’t-they dynamic between Eric and Sloan is the biggest bore the show has ever had to offer. Well, besides whatever Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) is doing, that is. Finally, there’s Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon), Vince’s brother, who experiences as much anxi-
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The Reel Place Aaron Peck
“Entourage” ended its eight-season run on HBO with an impossibly trite series finale that left everyone in the group looking at bright, satisfying, money-laden futures. The show was always in love with its characters too much; unable to let anything happen to them that would cause lasting negative effects. Sure, Vince (Adrian Grenier) saw a few career downturns, but he always bounced back. It was always the prerogative of the show to party with little consequence. At first it worked as a satirical comment on the ludicrous lavishness of Hollywood, and then it morphed into a parody of itself. So, why do we need an “Entourage” movie? It seems because the good times needed one last roll. The unbelievably happy endings just weren’t enough. Right out of the gate, “Entourage” (the movie) reminds us that we’re indeed watching that very same HBO show about a group of children disguised as men who gleefully tromp around L.A. searching for their next sexual conquest. A party on a yacht with dozens of scantily clad bikini models? What a perfect way of showing us what “Entourage” (the TV show) would’ve looked like with a bigger budget paired with the same adolescence. Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) is just about the biggest star Hollywood has to offer, and now he’d like to direct and star in a passion project. Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven), who has returned from a short retirement to take over as head of a large movie studio, is skepti-
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‘Entourage’ boys return on big screen
The music of MY NEW MISTRESS If My New Mistress is on the scene, you can bet it’s going to be a party. In addition to great music with an altpunk attitude, the group is known for their energetic performances complete with laughter, confetti cannons and sometimes a few surprises. “We want to bring a lot of fun to our set — as much fun as we can,” says vocalist and guitarist Jeremy Harper. “Having something different, especially as a local band, it’s something that’s a lot more attractive (to people): ‘Oh, those guys were a lot of fun, they had confetti cannons, they have this giant bass flying around.’ I think it just creates that fun environment.” The bass being referenced is not a bass guitar, but a giant plushy fish. Harper decided to add the fish to their stage props in a spur-of-the-moment decision while the band was packing their gear up for a show one night. It
has since become a recurring visitor at shows — but not too recurring. “We’ll bring the bass on random shows,” says My New Mistress drummer Adam Brown. “Nobody will know when the bass will be there.” “We don’t want to overuse the bass,” adds bassist Doug Callahan. The bass is just one of the surprises My New Mistress employs at its shows — the band is always looking for new ways to engage with their fan base and have fun on stage. Sometimes, they admit, new ideas fall flat, but other times they’re rousing successes.
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And sometimes it’s the band itself that is surprised. Harper recalls a recent show where audience members surprised the band with streamers and started throwing them around — creating some unplanned fun and laughs,
especially when the streamers got caught in a ceiling fan. While My New Mistress’ fan base is still growing, Harper says the fans they have are true and loyal. “When people get what we’re trying to do — that it’s us having a good time and singing songs that mean something to us — it seems like they’re there to see us every time.” “We love them all, personally,” adds Brown. “We get to know them. Every one of these people that starts coming to our shows we’ve built friendships with.” Harper notes that My New Mistress doesn’t seek to simply play their songs and then disappear back stage. Even on the road, they take the time to meet new people and talk after their set — and sometimes even for hours after a show. “It’s wonderful to share our music with people and then get to
know them as a person too.”
THE NEW MISTRESS
My New Mistress got their start in early 2013. Initially the band was more of a side band for Harper and Callahan, who were then playing as a part of American Attic. Because their drummer was sometimes difficult to get a hold of, they began jamming with Brown — who Harper knew from Cache Valley’s music scene. Because of the side-project nature of the band, Callahan says, it became known as “the mistress band. When the first band fell apart completely, we just rolled with the whole mistress idea.” “Plus,” Callahan continues, “this is like the mistress to our normal lives.” “Except it’s a little more expensive at times,” Harper adds jokingly. The band currently has a five-song EP and roughly 20 songs in their rep-
Story by CASEY ROCK Photos by ELI LUCERO Founded in 2013, local alternative rock band My New Mistress is comprised of vocalist/ guitarist Jeremy Harper (left and right), drummer Adam Brown (above and right) and bassist Doug Callahan (top left).
ertoire. Their big influences include ’90s alternative and punk rock — and they’ve been told by fans they sound like everything from the White Stripes to the Kings of Leon. “I think one of the better descriptions I’ve heard is ‘take Offspring and the Foo Fighters and have them make a baby,’” Brown says. Lyrically, the content tends to focus on relationships with people and selfdiscovery, says Harper, the band’s lyricist. Brown adds that there is a positive vibe to everything with messages of overcoming obstacles and persevering through tough situations. “Music has always been my out,” Harper says, “it’s just more or less my journal of life and trying to overcome the things that happen on a daily basis
or life in general.”
WARPED PERSPECTIVE
As the band gains prominence they are now looking to take their act to the next level. The trio is currently competing to play a stage at Warped Tour, one of the biggest “punk alternative rock” festivals in the world. “We’ve all grown up going to Warped Tour for however-many-years now,” Callahan says. “To be able to play it, I think, would just be a really big highlight. Especially with how new we are as a band, if we can get on there and show what we’re made of just proves that we’re headed down the right path.” In addition to being a feather in My New Mistress’ cap, playing at Warped Tour would also provide exposure for the band on a level they’ve never had
before — with thousands upon thousands of people seeing and hearing them perform at once. However, Harper notes, even if the band doesn’t make it to the stage, simply competing offers some great promotion for the band. If they do make it on stage though, they’ll definitely be bringing their A-game. “If we get on Warped Tour it’s going to be more than confetti cannons,” Callahan says. “It’s going to be something we definitely stand out for. If we have that opportunity, even if it’s the only the one time we ever get to play Warped Tour, we’re definitely going to make it worth it.”
CURRENT GOALS
Regardless of whether My New Mistress plays Warped Tour, the band also plans to record a new album.
“That’s going to take a lot of our time, effort, and money this year,” Harper says. The band’s other big goal is to hit the road and share their music with as many people as possible. “Those are our goals for this year,” Harper says, “Putting out some good music and trying to get everyone we can to listen to it because we’re super excited about it.” ——— To learn more about My New Mistress and hear their music, go to mynewmistress.com. To help My New Mistress play a stage at Warped Tour, visit warped.battleofthebands.com/u/ mynewmistress. Simply leave a comment on the page and share it for others to check out. You can also find My New Mistress on Facebook at facebook.com/MyNewMistress.
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Utah photographers featured in Brigham City Three premier Utah photographers embrace serendipity as well as predictability in the images on view in the Brigham City Museum’s exhibition “Roaming” May 2 through June 24. In their photos, Robert Hall, Barry Parsons and Michael Slade absorb such spectacles as the Viking Graveyard in Sweden, Bottleneck Peak and Navajo Arch in Utah, Cape Royal in Arizona, Mission Espada in Texas, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and the cloud-spattered skies over St. Kitts in the West Indies. Hall lives in Lehi, while Parsons resides in Wellsville and Slade lives in Riverton. The Brigham City Museum is located at 24 N. 300 West. The entrance is on the west side. Admission is free. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. For further information, please phone (435) 226-1439 or visit brighamcitymuseum.org. Hall’s range of output widens continually because of visits since 2005 to Southeast Asia to photograph the urban sprawl in China where traditional Chinese life meets the new economy. He titled this portfolio “Ghosts of the Elders.” Hall has also traveled to Chennai, India, since 2006 to photograph the city’s buildings that date from the 7th and 8th centuries, ancient temples and rock carvings. For the museum’s
row, all in Idaho, an old store in Montana and an abandoned pier in Utah. The photographer believes there are some themes you cannot exhaust, thus he returns time and again to shoot in the City of Rocks in Idaho, as well as Antelope Island and Rozel Bay in Utah. Some of the natural glories Parsons has turned his camera on include Deep Canyon in Utah and Bear Trap Canyon in Montana. All of these images will be in “Dry Dock, Antelope Island” by Barry Parsons the exhibition. exhibit “Roaming,” Hall uses large format cameras There is strong emohas submitted images to create his photos. tional content in the photaken in France and the Some of the subjects tographs that Slade has West Indies as well as that inhabit Parson’s produced over the years Arizona, California, digital prints are a wind during his travels worldIdaho, New Mexico, farm, a cemetery for rev- wide, specifically a family history project in Sweden. Texas and Utah. The artist erends and a cell block
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His views of Sweden in the exhibition include the “Church and Cemetery in Frosthult,” “Mill and Stream in Komstad” and “Old Fishing Boat in Ramma.” Slade’s awareness
of the world also consists of Utah landmarks where he photographed “Panoramic View from Stansbury Island,” which is the second largest island within the Great Salt Lake.
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composer and songwriter. His music showcases his love for the West Coast’s Windham Hill Records innovation in solo fingerstyle composition, his love for bluegrass icon Tony Rice’s rhythmic cross-picking, and the authenticity, and sincerity, of John Hartford’s approach to songwriting. Though his love of the guitar began at the age of 13, it didn’t truly began to take hold until after studying with Nashville-based jazz-fusion-classical guitarist Stan Lassiter. That is when he saw the true potential
of the instrument. Scott will also offer Cache Valley guitarists the opportunity to participate in a fingerstyle guitar classe. Designed for all levels, the class will include two hours of individualized instruction from this experienced teacher. The class will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the cost of $25. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 535-1408 or by visiting bridgerfolk.org. For more information, visit bridgerfolk.org or jamesscott guitar.com.
Imagine Dragons once opened for a mime Grammy winners hit the road in support of new CD LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammy winners Imagine Dragons will launch their second headlining arena tour this week, but they remember the days when they opened up for anyone — including a mime. “It was an opportunity,” bassist Ben McKee said in a recent interview. “This was early, early on and ... we had the opportunity to play with a mime at a junior varsity cheerleading squad at a shopping mall in Henderson, Nevada. We jumped on it.” Bandleader Dan Reynolds recalls “literally like five people in the mall that day.” “They set up tons of seats which makes it even worse,” the 27-year-old singer said. “That was maybe the lowest — that was the lowest low.” Imagine Dragons have moved far away from opening for other acts on the road as the band launches its North American tour Wednes-
its sophomore album, “Smoke + Mirrors,” in February. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. day in Portland, Oregon. The Las VegasThey had a successful based foursome says run with arenas last year life hasn’t changed after their debut, “Night too much, though they Visions,” continued to have topped the charts reach new heights: It and won multiple went on to sell more awards. than 2 million units and “We didn’t have launched back-to-back crazy lives before. hits with “It’s Time,” We’re all pretty much ‘’Demons” and the giant music nerds and group’s signature smash, we do music and the the Grammy-winning fact that we get to do “Radioactive.” music on a stage with The young band, which four people makes us released its debut album really, really happy,” in 2012 and its followsaid Platzman. “It’s up earlier this year, has just the crowds have quickly risen to arena gotten bigger.” status. The stops on the “It’s a cliche thing, Smoke + Mirrors Tour but literally, really, include the Barclays none of us got into Center in Brooklyn, New music thinking we’d York; Bridgestone Arena have money or wantin Nashville, Tennessee; ing to have money,” and the Forum in IngleReynolds said. “My AP Photo wood, California. friends come over to Dan Platzman, left, Dan Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon and Ben McKee of Imagine my house I bought and Reynolds credits the band’s success with hours Dragons pose for a portrait at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles. they’re like, ‘This is and hours of practice and your house?’” Reynolds said. “It’s come fill out the arenas to fornia and it would be 10 “And I’m like, the motto: “Say yes to funny, I went home from watch your band play?’” people there.” ‘What is that supposed every gig.” the arena tour and my “To my mom, a year The band, which also to mean?’ It’s like “I think it was pretty mom sat down with me, and half before that, she includes guitarist Wayne they’re expecting the overwhelming at times her first question was ‘Night Visions’ manwould come to see me at Sermon and drummer for us to walk out and actually believe it,” like, ‘So do people really some small club in CaliDaniel Platzman, released sion.”
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The Bridger Folk Music society is pleased to present a concert featuring James Scott, a Nashville-based fingerstyle guitarist. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Crumb Brothers Artisan Bread building at 291 S. 300 West. Since seating is limited, reservations are recommended. Concert tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling 535-1408 or by visiting Photo courtesy of James Scott bridgerfolk.org. Fingerstyle guitarist James Scott will perform live on Saturday, Scott is a solo fingerstyle June 6, at the former Crumb Brothers Artisan Bread building. steel-string guitarist, flat-picker,
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COMING UP Common Ground evening
The Fry Street Quartet will perform a benefit concert for Common Ground Outdoor Adventures at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the home of Scott and Michele Watterson. The acclaimed faculty quartet-in-residence of the Caine College of the Art at USU, the Fry Street Quartet is helping to raise money for Common Ground’s Outdoor Adventure Lodge at Beaver Mountain. Tickets are $100 per person for the event, which will be catered by Iron Gate Catering. For ticket information, contact Common Ground at 7130288 or sammie@cgadventures.org.
‘Rising Stars’ concert
“Rising Stars,” a group of 11 top-notch young musicians from Cache Valley, will present a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the First Presbyterian Church, 178 W. Center St. Donations of any amount will be accepted in lieu of a ticket fee. This is the third in a series of musical events in the “Pull Out All The Stops” campaign to raise money for the restoration of the church’s historic pipe organ. Musicians performing are pianist Jennifer Ban, bassist Liano Mudrow, The RED Trio (violinists David Kim and Lucy Cardon and cellist Emma Cardon), pianist Hayden Hubbard, violinists Morgan and Madison Vanderwall, clarinetist Shem Hale, violinist Erika Hubbard and pianist Trenton Chang. They will play works by Verdi, Gershwin, Haydn, Beethoven and Chopin. The public is invited to this outstanding evening of music to benefit a most worthy cause.
Cache Storytelling Festival
The Cache Valley Storytelling Festival will be held June 11-13, at Elk Ridge Park at 1100 E. 2500 North in North Logan. Featuring storytellers, musicians, puppeteers, a magician and food vendors, admission to this family-friendly event runs from $5 to $50. Visit the website at cache-valleystorytelling-festival.myshopify.com for times of individual events and to order tickets.
Sunshine croquet tourney
To celebrate 66 years of caring and healing in Cache Valley, the Sunshine Terrace Foundation is hosting the Sunshine Swing Croquet Tournament and Lawn Party on Saturday, June 13, at the Old Crookston Homestead, 1491 E. 2300 North in North Logan. Teams of six players each will compete in lightning round play. There will also be prizes for best hat, best costume and more. Entertaining at the lawn party will be strolling musicians and interactive close-up magic by Richard Hatch. Registration is just $50/player which includes play privileges, lawn party appetizers, two beverage tickets and a tax deductible donation to the Sunshine Terrace Foundation. Spectator tickets are also available for just $20. Registration begins at 1 p.m. with the lightning round competition starting at 1:30 p.m. For more information, please check out the website page: sunshineterrace.com/croquet or call 754-0203.
‘Odd Couple’ hits stage Simon play runs through June 20 in Brigham City Icon Health and Fitness and the Usual Suspects Theater Group will present Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” on select dates June 4-20 at the Brigham City Fine Arts Center in Brigham City. The play will serve as a fundraiser for the Brigham City Fine Arts Center, which is a nonprofit organization who offers youth and adult classes in the fine arts that include music, art, drama and puppetry. “The Odd Couple” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 18, 19 and 20.
Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” will be presented at the Brigham City Fine Arts Center June 4-20.
There will also be a special matinee performance at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Tickets are $10 at the door
or can be purchased by calling (435) 786-3107 or online at usualsuspectstg.webconnex. com/theoddcouple.
MTW workshops starting in July Music Theatre West Academy will hold its popular Summer Broadway Workshop July 6-10, at Wilson Elementary School. Designed for youth ages 5 to 12 years of age, the workshop will run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Professionals from the musical theater industry will teach the basics of music, theater and dance using scenes and songs from favorite Broadway classics and current Broadway productions. Participants will build lasting friendships, performance skills and confidence during this week-long workshop. Audiences at the free Friday performance will be amazed at what these talented youth can learn in one week’s time. They
Art Continued from Page 4 painting is successful, when I feel I have portrayed my experience,” Justis says. “And because I was born with an
won’t soon forget a week like this one. The tuition of $125 includes workshop participation, daily snacks, lunch on Friday and a camp T-shirt. New for 2015 is a two-week, intensive teen workshop production entitled “Once on This Island.” In just two weeks the Music Theatre West staff and participants will produce this fun, high-energy musical from audition to performance. Held at Mt. Logan Middle School, this workshop will train teens in show production, dance, music and acting. There will be many featured roles and solos for all who want one. The dancing will be suited to all levels and the vocals will soar.
artist’s spirit, I find joy in the process and cannot imagine spending a day without creating something!” Justis’s website is a garden in itself with a gallery featuring her “Wild Spaces” and a gallery featuring her “Gardens.” On her website she sells original
Tuition for teens 13 to 18 is $250 and includes production participation, show T-shirt, daily snacks and dinner between shows on Saturday, Aug. 1. The workshop rehearsals will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 20-23 and 27-31. Performances will be held at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, and 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. Tickets are free for immediate family members, and $5 for all others. Plan to register your teen for this amazing experience and then come celebrate their hard work. Check out all the details for both the Music Theatre West Academy and summer workshops musictheatrewest.org, or call Debbie Ditton at 2323054.
watercolor and oil paintings and giclee canvas prints. Visit joanjustis.com or find her on Facebook at facebook.com/JoanJustisFineArt. Her paintings are also exhibited at Fuhriman’s Gallery, Prince Gallery and Logan Fine Art Gallery.
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pianist and teacher, Frazier and his friends will provide a program of piano, vocal and clarinet selections from the works of several composers including Gershwin and Barber. Frazier’s wife, Emma, began playing the ukulele and singing at the age of 7, and since then she learned to play the piano, guitar, organ and violin.
TV Continued from Page 6 Strahovski, and Dominique McElligott. — Oh, those annoying celebuclans and the media attention that makes them possible. But what’s a family seeking fame and more fortune to do when it predates TV and blogs? That’s the plight of the Bellacourts of swanky Newport, Rhode Island, circa the early 1900s, in the Comedy Central satire “Another Period.” Created by and starring Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome as misbehaving sisters, the comedy beginning at 10:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 23, also features “Mad Men” star Christina Hendricks, Lauren Ash, Michael Ian Black and Paget Brewster. — Denis Leary, who played a deeply flawed firefighter in FX’s “Rescue Me” returns to the channel as a deeply flawed musician in “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll,” which he created. Leary’s Johnny Rock was the frontman of a
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Laurie Hart, soprano, is a teacher and performer. She is a Utah State University voice faculty member and assistant director for the popular CCA Summer Vocal Performance Camp, while Catherine Wells is a clarinet performer and teacher who has performed with several orchestras in Idaho and Utah.
1990s New York band, The Heathens, that broke up the same day its eagerly awaited debut album was released (Johnny’s sexual hijinks were to blame). The hard-luck rocker dreams of a comeback but, for now, is standing in the shadows as songwriter for young singer Gigi (Elizabeth Gillies). The series, starting at 10 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 16, features John Corbett as Flash, Johnny’s former bandmate and cuckold. — HBO’s miniseries “Show Me a Hero,” from top-tier writer David Simon (“Treme,” ‘’The Wire”) and director Paul Haggis (“Crash”), dramatizes Lisa Belkin’s nonfiction book of the same name. Set in Yonkers, New York, it examines how residents and the mayor (Oscar Isaac) react to a federal order to build low-income housing in white neighborhoods. The impressive cast includes Catherine Keener, Alfred Molina, Winona Ryder and LaTanya Richardson-Jackson in a sharpedged examination of race and community debuting at 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16.
Spot Continued from Page 6 we’re proud of the film,” he said. After showings, audiences gave “San Andreas” 3.5 out of 5 stars on average, while giving “Aloha” just 2 out of 5.
Spy Continued from Page 3 the mission. And honestly, Statham just about steals the entire show. Allison Janney is McCarthy’s no-nonsense boss who continually gives her cover identities involving multitudes of cats. Rose Byrne is a callous arms dealer who relentlessly makes fun of the way Susan dresses. McCarthy reacts to each of these characters differently and director Paul Feig is
Paul Dergarabedian, Rentrak’s senior media analyst, said the expectationsbusting performance of “San Andreas” in theaters helped jolt Hollywood out of a funk that began on the Memorial Day long weekend. “For it to perform in this way when typically the summer is driven by
sequels proves the power of Dwayne Johnson at the box office,” Dergarabedian said. “He’s a seismic event all on his own.” For the year to date, box office revenues for theaters in the United States and Canada are up nearly 5 percent at $4.26 billion, while attendance is up more than 4 percent.
observant enough to just let her do her thing, evidenced by the many hilarious insult-heavy diatribes that are clearly improvised for comedic effect. Perhaps the most charming and brave aspect of “Spy” is that it doesn’t stoop to lowest-common-denominator humor. “Tammy” couldn’t help build its comedy around McCarthy’s body type. “Spy” plays on it subtly, but not in the ways you might think. This allows McCarthy to be more of a comedian and less of a prop. It’s a joy watching her act
when she’s not confined to a perceived stereotype by lazy writing. “Spy” is clever about its physical humor. That’s all McCarthy needs to excel. After watching “Entourage,” a movie that hideously fails the Bechdel test by existing in a world where a woman’s only purpose is to pleasure men, it was refreshing to see a movie like “Spy.” A movie that contains a variety of talented actresses inhabiting meaningful roles. Oh, and unlike “Entourage,” it’s also really, really funny.
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Continued from Page 4 Orchestra last November after winning the alumni concerto competition. Roderer is a composer and arranger for the “Opera By Children” outreach program and she co-directs the children’s chorus, both being branches of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre company. Monday, June 8 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre: Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing the upcoming UFOMT season, which includes “Man of La Mancha,” “Carousel,” “La Boheme,” “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and other performances. For more information, visit utahfestival.org. Tuesday, June 9 Ryan Frazier & Friends: A soloist, collaborator, jazz
competition held each spring that allows students to display their talent and compete for trophies and cash prizes. The students are Sabrina Ellis, piano; Matt Rigby, tenor saxophone; Katharine Burn, violin; Heather Hopkins, cello; Sarah Whitney, cello; and the following vocalists: Ben Spencer, Mason Syddall, Rachel Olsen, Katie Ditton and Emmaline Swink. Friday, June 12 RELIC: This acoustic band is a group of local musicians who perform easy listening, acoustic oldies. Irv Nelson, Scott Olsen and Steve Roberts have a fresh sound and their performances are entertaining. With three guitars and three voices, they paint a musical landscape with their intricate harmonies, perfect for dinner music, parties, reunions, weddings and other events. Their song list includes arrangements of favorites from the great artists of the 1960s and ’70s — songs that everyone remembers and loves.
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Wednesday, June 10 Lyric Repertory Company: Members of the Utah State acting troupe will spotlight this summer’s season: “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn; “Last Train to Nibroc” by Arlene Hutton; “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” (the Musical) book, music, and lyrics by Rupert Holmes; and “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie, organized by the Lyric’s musical director Luke Shepherd. Individual members will also sing musical theater pieces from their personal repertoire. For further information, call 797-8022 or visit lyricrep.com. Thursday, June 11 Mountain Crest Young Artists: The students who placed first, second and third in this year’s Young Artist Cup at Mountain Crest High School will present a musical program of the six categories of the competition: piano, female vocal, male vocal, string and brass/wind/percussion. The Young Artist Cup is a music
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42. Snacks 43. Masterful 44. Unborn fish spawn 45. Vacuum tube 46. Gives birth 47. Zimbabwe, formally (abbr.) 48. Ribald 49. Last Supper verb 50. Indy 500 time differentials, for short 51. Helm heading 54. Thing, in legalese 56. Palindromic artist 57. Robinson Crusoe author 58. Lettuce 59. “___ we there yet?” 60. Code of life 62. Fancy neckwear 63. Requiring secret knowledge 65. Bewitch 66. Alley ___ 67. First word of “Rock Around the Clock” 68. It can be flipped 69. Blasting stuff 70. Pudding ingredient 71. Pita bread sandwich 72. Talk-based 73. Family member 75. Soft hearted 76. Climax 77. “__ A Lady” Tom Jones tune 78. Felt-tip __ 81. Keep out 82. Tree type 83. Notwithstanding that, for short 84. Abbr. on business cards 86. Bristle 87. Get excited under stress 88. Calamity 90. Frying vessel 91. Manage, with “out” 92. Card color 93. The buck stops here 94. Actress Plumb 97. Person who takes things illegally 98. Ralph ___ of The
Waltons 99. War story 100. It may be common 101. License plate sticker 102. Draw back 103. Oil of wintergreen, e.g. 104. Goes with humbug 105. South Pacific island 106. “Whoopee!” 107. Jobs 109. Select 110. Hole in the wall? 113. “For ___ a jolly ...” 114. Relevant 115. Through 116. Econ. yardstick 117. Bemoan 118. Ring site 119. Big coffee holder
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Ghost Towns will perform with Go For Broke and Joshua Benson at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Why Sound, 30 Federal Ave. Admission is $6. The Concerts at Noon Series at the Logan Tabernacle continues on Friday, June 5, with violist Brad Otteson, violinist Rebecca McFaul and pianist Jessica Roderer. All concerts begin at noon. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For a more information, visit logantabernacle. blogspot.com, facebook.com/ logantabernacle or www.cachecommunityconnections.com.
SATURDAY All are invited to the 14th annual Bear River Celebration and Free Fishing Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Willow Park West, 500 W. 700 South. Enjoy free fishing, water conservation activities, prizes, live music and more by USU Water Quality Extension, Logan City Environmental Department, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and corporate sponsors. For more information, call 797-2580 or visit extension.usu.edu/waterquality. The Fry Street Quartet will perform a benefit concert for Common Ground Outdoor Adventures at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the home of Scott and Michele Watterson. The acclaimed faculty quartet-inresidence of the Caine College of the Art at USU, the Fry Street Quartet is helping to raise money for Common Ground’s Outdoor Adventure Lodge at Beaver Mountain. Tickets are $100 per person for the event. For ticket information, contact Common Ground at 713-0288 or sammie@cgadventures.org. Curtis Wardle will host a CD release party and Maggie Westover, Kili Gardner and Mike Wheatly will also perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Why Sound, 30 Federal Ave. Admission is $5. Isaak Alexander will perform
from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Caffe Ibis, 52 Federal Ave. Lace ‘N Levis Square Dance Club will be dancing on Saturday, June 6, at 1650 E. 2600 North in North Logan. Round dancing class starts at 6 p.m., main stream class at 7 p.m. and plus and main stream at 8 p.m. For more information, contact lacenlevis@hotmail.com. Taylor’s Run 2015 will be held Saturday, June 6. Please come out and walk or run to support Taylor’s fight against leukemia. All proceeds will go to Taylor’s medical bills. The trail will begin at Hyrum City Park and end at Hyrum Dam — approximately one mile. There will also be a bake sale at the beach after the run. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Hyrum City Park. Registration is $20 and includes a free T-shirt. For more information, call or text Keisha at (435) 512-3622. Backyard Harvest Series: Veggie Harvest & Storage will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Stokes Nature Center in Logan Canyon. Ever wonder when to harvest and how to store your homegrown fruits and vegetables? There are techniques to get the most out of your produce. Stokes Nature Center and Cache Valley Master Gardeners are teaming up to help you get the quality and long shelf life you deserve for your hard work in your garden. Cost is $5; $4 for SNC members. For questions or to purchase tickets, call 755-3239 or email nature@logannature.org. The Bonneville Cycling Club is proud to present the 28th anniversary of the Little Red Riding Hood event on Saturday, June 6, to raise money to fight cancer in women. Little Red Riding Hood is a fully supported, non-competitive, women only cycling event. With 27-, 36-, 50-, 70- and 100mile distances, there is a ride for everyone. Spend the day riding through the beautiful Cache Valley in Northern Utah. A portion of every riders fee will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Foun-
dation for breast and ovarian cancer research. Visit bccutah.org/ lrrh for more information. It’s Children’s Day at the Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market on Saturday, June 6. Held on the grounds of the Historic Cache County Courthouse at 199 N. Main St., come visit with friends and listen to music by Todd Milovich. There will be fun activities and child-related organizations. This Saturday, the market will also sponsor a crayfish boil. Visit gardenersmarket.org for more information.
SUNDAY Sundays Under the Trees Near Old Main will kick off at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Linda Daddabbo, the program coordinator for the Summer Citizens program will speak on the topic: “What Good is That ID Card?” Bring your lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the talk will be moved Room 225 at Old Main. The public is invited to attend. The Post-Mormon Community is a non-sectarian organization of individuals and families who have left Mormonism. The Cache Valley chapter meets for dinner and socializing at a local restaurant at 6:30 p.m. every Sunday evening. Newcomers welcome. For more information call Jeff at 770-4263 or visit our website at www.postmormon.org/logan. Gleewood will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Caffe Ibis, 52 Federal Ave.
MONDAY Parkinson Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, June 8, at Logan Steak House. Deborah Smith from BRAG will present regarding senior companions. Please plan to attend. Join the Logan Library at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, in the Jim Bridger Room for a special movie event co-sponsored by the Logan Library and the Friends of the Logan Library. We
are celebrating the resurrected Cache Valley Sandhill Crane Festival with a double-feature of bird documentaries. First up will be “Mating for Life,” a meditation on aging and sandhill cranes. Then we will show the Academy Award-winning film, “March of the Penguins.” This film takes a look at the annual journey of emperor penguins as they proceed single file to their traditional breeding ground. Admission and popcorn are free. The Concerts at Noon Series at the Logan Tabernacle continues on Monday, June 8, with Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre. All concerts begin at noon. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For a more information, visit logantabernacle. blogspot.com.
TUESDAY Shatterproof will perform with As Fire Falls and Premiere Meltdown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Why Sound, 30 Federal Ave. Admission is $6. The Logan Library will host Teen Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, in the Jim Bridger Room. This week’s theme is “So Bored!” We’re pulling out some of the best board games ever invented. The Logan Library presents “Learning @ the Library” — classes showing how to get the most from your e-reader device or computer using the free resources available at the library. “eAudiobooks & the Library” will be taught at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at the Logan Library. You can use the library’s devices or bring your own. Sign up in person at the information desk or call 716-9120. The Concerts at Noon Series at the Logan Tabernacle continues on Tuesday, June 9, with Ryan Frazier & Friends. All concerts begin at noon. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For a more information, visit logantabernacle. blogspot.com.
WEDNESDAY Wednesdays in Wellsville: Farmer & Craft Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Wellsville Town Square on Wednesday nights from June 3 to Sept. 30. Vendors and volunteers can contact Kaylene Ames at 245-6950. The Friends of the Logan Library will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Lake Bonneville Room. Please come and share ideas for helping the library be the best it can be.
THURSDAY The Logan Library presents “Learning @ the Library” — classes showing how to get the most from your e-reader device or computer using the free resources available at the library. “Facebook Basics” will be taught at 10:30 a.m.Thursday, June 11, at the Logan Library. You can use the library’s devices or bring your own. Sign up in person at the information desk or call 7169120. The Bridgerland Audobon Society in conjunction with the Friends of the Logan Library and the Logan Library present “Landscaping for Wildlife” with Helen Muntz from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the Bonneville Room at the Logan Library. The event is open to all ages and abilities. The Cache Valley Storytelling Festival will be held June 11-13, at Elk Ridge Park at 1100 E. 2500 North in North Logan. Featuring storytellers, musicians, puppeteers, a magician and food vendors, admission to this family-friendly event runs from $5 to $50. The food vendors and story store (featuring souvenirs of the festival and books and CDs of the performers) will be available Thursday evening and all day Friday and Saturday. Visit the website at cache-valley-storytelling-festival.myshopify.com for times of individual events and to order tickets.
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