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July 24-30, 2015

COVER 8 The Adarna brings ‘Jet

City Rock’ to Cache Valley

THE ARTS 4 Summer Concert Series

continues at the Tabernacle

4 Lyric Repertory delivers four different productions

4 Martin Harris Pageant

set to get underway soon

5 Utah Festival Opera &

Musical Theatre season ongoing at Eccles Theatre

5 North Logan prepares new Pioneer Day pageant

MOVIES 3 One star: ‘Pixels’ just

Murdock plays drums for The Adarna during the Seattle-based group’s performance at Why Sound last Sunday night. On the cover: Frontman William Moore sings the band’s opening song, “Echo.” (Jeff Hunter/Herald Journal)

7 Three stars: Gyllenhaal

FROM THE EDITOR

too much Adam Sandler displays his passion for the craft in new ‘Southpaw’

COLUMNS 10 Cache critic Charlie Schill reviews UFOMT’s production of ‘Carousel’

11 Dennis Hinkamp takes a spin around Bear Lake

CALENDAR 15 See what’s happening this week

Is there anything more perfect than a Pioneer Day that falls on a Friday?

Now, I’m pretty sure the actual pioneers wouldn’t care one way or another — I really don’t think the term “three-day weekend” was in their vocabulary for some reason — but for modern society, it’s always nice to get a day off ... immediately followed by two more days off.

So, for those of you who don’t have the courage to hit the beach at Bear Lake —and, yes, even the north end in Idaho will be filled with Utahns this weekend

— there are a myriad of other events to enjoy either today or Saturday. Most of the action will take place in either Logan, North Logan or Mendon, with all three locations boasting pancake breakfasts, parades and fireworks.

The beauty of the weekend, though, is that if you miss something in Logan and/ or North Logan on Friday, one could still drive out to Mendon, which will do the majority of its Pioneer Day celebrating on Saturday. It also means you can eat two — or even three — pancake breakfasts on consecutive mornings, then get hosed down by the fire department in Mendon early Saturday afternoon.

In addition, Cache Valley Band will be performing from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in

Mendon, while tonight at Willow Park, you can enjoy local magician Richard Hatch at 5:30 p.m., followed by Wastach Back on the stage at 7 p.m. and the Beatles’ tribute band, Revolver, at 8:30 p.m.

Of course, the highlight of the weekend might be the brand-new “Pioneers and Patriots” pageant, which will be presented at 8 p.m. tonight at Elk Ridge Park in North Logan.

But whatever you decided to do, you should do it with a sly smile on your face knowing that you’re in a middle of a three-day weekend that the rest of the country outside of Utah has no idea is even happening on.

— Jeff Hunter

New ‘Pixels’ is little more than an ’80s nostalgia trip

– Cache columnist Dennis Hinkamp (Page 11)

PET OF THE WEEK

By Aaron Peck Cache movie critic

Even when “Pixels” attempts to explain its premise in the simplest of terms, it still doesn’t make sense.

See, in 1982 there was this video game competition, and it was recorded. Then the recording was packed into a NASA satellite and sent into deep space as a time capsule or something. That recording was, at some point, picked up by aliens who in turn thought it was a declaration of war (don’t ask why).

So, now the aliens come to earth and start attacking it with famously outdated arcade games like Pac-Man and Centipede. It makes about as much sense as the alien ships in “Independence Day” being compatible with Macs.

At its heart, “Pixels” is nothing more than another tired Adam Sandler joint where Sandler and his buddies mope around and lament about being outcasts, all the while saving the world and getting the girl.

It’s an excruciating exercise in self-satisfaction and egregious back patting.

Sandler plays video game savant Sam Brenner, who had a bright future as an arcade genius. Only his acuity for memorizing patterns and recognizing loopholes

Available for adoption

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Michelle Monaghan, left, Adam Sandler, Josh Gad and Peter Dinklage star in Columbia Pictures’ “Pixels,” which opens nationwide today.

★ ‘Pixels’ Director // Chris Columbus Starring // Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Monaghan, Jane Krakowski, Brian Cox, Sean Bean, Dan Patrick Rated // PG-13 for some language and suggestive comments

in his favorite games didn’t turn out to be lucrative in his older years. Now he’s a member of the Nerd Squad, a service that installs electronics at rich people’s homes.

His childhood buddy, Will Cooper (Kevin James), has somehow become President of the United States. It’s the

only mildly amusing aspect of the whole movie. He’s a bumbling moron of a president who is greeted with disdain every time he’s seen in public. He’s portrayed by the media as a buffoon, caught in unflattering situations most of the time.

The stage is set for these sad sacks to regain their sta-

tus as alpha nerds. Perhaps the most infuriating aspect of “Pixels” is setting up Michelle Monaghan as the career woman who really just needs a good guy to make her life complete. Her husband just cheated on her.

She’s vulnerable and lonely, and Brenner comes over to her house to hook up her TVs. He ends up chatting with her as she sobs about her broken marriage. At no point do you feel like he’s commiserating with her.

Instead the scene is all about how Sandler’s character can worm his way into See OVER on Page 10

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It’s game over for Sandler

“That’s the beauty of summertime in Logan; there’s no need to go anywhere. ”

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ALL MIXED UP

Quotable

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all mixed up Lyric Repertory Co. season nears the end

flop called “Nothing’s On.” Personal The Lyric Repertory Company at problems from divorces and illicit love Utah State University brings four hot affairs to missing contact lenses distract shows to one cool place this summer.

“The Lyric has been a big part of the the actors. Doors slamming, on and offstage plotting and misbehaving sardines community since 1967,” says Dennis Hassan, co-artistic director of the Lyric all figure in the plot of the hilarious and classically witty play, Hassan says.

Rep. “This season we have a great cast from across the country, including The funny farce plays June 11-13 interns and apprentices.” and 20, July 8, 11, 14, 18, 24 and 30.

Opening this year’s season is “Noises “Noises Off” is rated intermediate for mild adult themes.

Off,” a comedy by Michael Frayn. In this play within a play, a manic menag- Arlene Hutton’s “Last Train to Nibroc” opened June 17. erie of traveling actors rehearses a

In December 1940, an eastbound cross-country train is carrying the bodies of American writers Nathanael West and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Also on board is religious and bookish May, and charming, young flyer, Raleigh, who is heading to New York to be a writer. The two discover they are from neighboring towns and Raleigh decides to take May to the Nibroc Festival in Kentucky. Through distance and heartache, May and Raleigh find a spark that carries on through the after-

math of World War II. Watch the lovers in their search for happiness June 17-19 and 27, July 9, 15, 25 and 31. “Last Train to Nibroc” is rated intermediate for mild adult themes.

The award-winning and wildly theatrical musical “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” kicks off when a second-rate company of players in Victorian England attempts to present its flamboyant See SEASON on Page 12

Noon concerts roll on Series features a wide variety of musicians 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, July 24 The Hubbard Family: Members of the Hubbard family will play solo and orchestral classical works of Liszt, Saint Saens, Bach and Haydn, as well as some popular numbers. They will be accompanied by Gary Amano and Karla Axtell. You will also hear violin, flute, cello and piano music. The family consists of parents Nina and Kelly; Hayden, 17; Erika, 15; Ellie, 13; and Jane, 10.

Monday, July 27 Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre: Singers and instrumentalists will

“Martin Harris: The Man Who Knew” will be presented on select dates from July 31 to Aug. 15 in Clarkston.

Above, vocalist Sue Baker will be accompanied by Lisa Budge Tuesday at noon. Left, Craig Jessop will share a presentation about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on July 31.

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, July 28 Vocalist Sue Baker: Soprano Susan Baker and accompanist Lisa Budge will delight you with songs from the Broadway theater, including See NOON on Page 10

Martin Harris pageant set to open on July 31 Every other year, the Clarkston Pageant recounts the life and testimony of Martin Harris, one of the Three Witnesses of the origin and authenticity of the Book of Mormon.

“Martin Harris: The Man Who Knew” is scheduled to be held again this year beginning at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 31. Additional performances will be held at the same time on Aug. 1, 4-8 and 11-15, at the Martin Harris Memorial Amphitheater at 1100 N. 8400 West in Clarkston.

To request tickets, visit clarkstonpageant.org. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Group reservations are available. Early arrival is recommended; people should be in their seats at least 15 minutes before the program start. Performances are an hour and 15 minutes long.

The town of Clarkston offers a meal at the LDS ward building there prior to the pageant. Advance reservations are recommended; call (435) 563-9090. Food is not allowed on the pageant grounds.

year; “Pioneers and Patriots” is a grand Canyon stakes of the Church of Jesus outdoor pageant. The public is welcome. Christ of Latter-day Saints are joining with the city to make sure this holiday is “This is a family event and we want much more than hot dogs and fireworks. everyone to have a great time and to Mark your calendar and plan to attend better understand the significance of “Pioneers & Patriots” at 8 p.m. Friday, the celebration,” event chairperson July 24, at Elk Ridge Park, 1100 E. Brenda Anthony says.

This year, Pioneer Day will be cel2500 North in North Logan. All children ebrated with more emphasis on the are encouraged to dress as pioneers meaning of the holiday in North Logan and sing in the giant children’s chorus.

City. Both the North Logan and Green Musicians are invited to play in the full

It’s Festival Opera time ’15 season underway at the Eccles Theatre The Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre’s 23rd season will burst onto the stage July 8 to Aug. 8, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre.

More than 250 musicians, performers and crew members will come from renowned stages across the nation, including Broadway and the Met, to the historic venue in downtown Logan to present spectacular stage productions in true festival fashion.

The 2015 season includes four Mainstage Productions in repertory: “Man of La Mancha,” the Cervantes classic starring Michael Ballam; Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel,” a tale of love and loyalty; “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” a fun-filled musical romp about a window washer who follows a self-help book and makes it to the top; and Puccini’s beloved “La Bohème.”

All productions will be

orchestra; contact Dirk Pace at (801) 243-9588.

All Boy Scouts are invited to wear uniforms and participate in the flag presentation with 150 flags. Come early and enjoy the benefit barbecue at 6 p.m. Stay after for the outdoor movie and fireworks. Everyone bring your own folding chair or a blanket to sit on, and come join the fun as we celebrate Pioneer Day together.

COMING UP

‘One Heart and One Voice’ “One Heart and One Voice” — a concert featuring Alex Sharpe, Dr. Steven Young, Brett Pruneau, Ryan Olsen, and John Knudsen as well as the Cache Valley Combined Choir and Utah Festival Children’s Choir — will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Logan Tabernacle.

Sharpe has performed with Celtic Woman throughout the world and has had parts in many musical theater productions such as “Les Misérables,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Maleficent” throughout England, Ireland and the United States.

‘Into the Woods’ at Barn

The Old Barn Community Theatre in Collinston will present “Into the Woods” from July 24 to Aug. 15. Directed by Heather Gleason, performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Friday and Saturday. There will also be matinees at 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 1 and 8. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children, seniors and military. For tickets, call (435) 458-BARN or visit oldbarn.org.

Blue Moon gala event

Magic happens “once in a blue moon,” and to celebrate the last blue moon of 2015 – and the second of this month – First Presbyterian Church of Logan will offer a gala evening of music and fine food on Friday, July 31, at Bruner Hall, 178 W. Center St. The evening will also feature a silent auction to Photo courtesy of Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre raise funds for the organ restoration campaign. The Founding director Michael Ballam will be performing in the Utah Festival Opera & Musical public is invited. There is no admission charge, but free-will offerings are gratefully accepted.

Theatre’s production of “Man of La Mancha” this summer. accompanied by a full orchestra.

Those four Mainstage Productions continue in repertory along with 31 accompanying interactive Academy classes taught by industry experts, back-

stage tours, breakfasts with the stars, literary seminars and five special concerts. That’s not to mention chamber music concerts, “Bon Appétit” (a one-woman tribute to Julie Child), late-night cabarets,

the gala dinner in conjunction with the opening night of “Man of La Mancha” on July 11 and so much more.

In all, 131 events in 32 days comprise the

USU Alumni Band show

The USU Alumni Band will perform at 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 26, on the Quad. All Alumni Band performances are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, performances will be held in the Morgan Theatre in the Chase Fine Arts See TIME on Page 15 Center.

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Once a year, the state of Utah goes all out to celebrate the arrival of pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Parades, fireworks and other festivities designed to help commemorate the event are held throughout the state, and in North Logan City celebrations start early with breakfast, a parade and a variety of activities.

Festivities continue throughout the day with something new added this

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‘Ant-Man,’ ‘Trainwreck’ both open up big NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel’s “Ant-Man” punched above its weight at the weekend box office, debuting with an estimated $58 million, while Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” also opened strongly with $30.2 million.

The result for “Ant-Man” didn’t match some of Marvel’s better known and brawnier properties. But “Ant-Man” — a relatively inexpensive superhero movie with a $130 million budget — still dominated

North American multiplexes, edging out the little yellow guys of Universal’s “Minions,” which took in $50.2 million in its second week.

“Ant-Man,” starring Paul Rudd as a slightly more irreverent and distinctly smaller superhero, came in a little below earlier stand-alone Marvel films like “Thor” ($65.7 million in 2011) and “Captain America: The First Avenger” ($65.1 million in 2011).

Dave Hollis, head of dis-

tribution at Disney, credited Marvel for successfully expanding its universe both in tone and audience makeup.

The movie, a more humorous heist film, appealed more to women (42 percent of the audience) and families (28 percent) than most Marvel releases.

“Most encouragingly in this one, the exit scores we’re seeing from women — their likelihood to recommend and how much they enjoyed the film —

was higher here than almost any film we’ve had,” Hollis said. “It’s a great sign for what word of mouth should be for the run, but, two, what it means for how women think about these movies being for them as much as men might.”

The next question will be whether the result was strong enough to kick start an “AntMan 2.” Though “Ant-Man” had a rocky path to the screen, with director Peyton Reed replacing Edgar Wright shortly

‘Towns’ plays it too safe Teens are at center of new movie

By Aaron Peck Cache movie critic

Young Quentin isn’t so much an idealist as he is a delusionist. “Everyone gets a miracle,” he counsels in the opening voice-over. It’s a seemingly innocuous statement someone with rosecolored glasses on might say. It’s nice, comforting and ultimately hollow.

Kind of like “Paper Towns” as a whole.

The moment Quentin (Nat Wolff) met Margo (Cara Delevingne), he was twitterpated at first sight. Margo became the mysterious girl across the street who eventually became the embodiment of high school legend. Much like Heath Ledger’s character in “10 Things I Hate About You,” nobody is really sure about Margo’s bizarre backstory.

Rumors circulate, and Margo cultivates them.

Quentin is mesmerized by her confidence.

He’s confounded by her

AP Photo

Cara Delevingne, left, stars as Margo and Nat Wolff as Quentin in “Paper Towns.”

★★ ‘Paper Towns’ Director // Jake Schreier Starring // Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams, Justice Smith, Halston Sage, Jaz Sinclair Rated // PG-13 for some language, drinking, sexuality and partial nudity — all involving teens

attractiveness. And he’s seriously, utterly, in love with her.

One of Margo’s favorite pastimes is to apparently create elaborate scavenger

hunts. She likes to leave clues for reasons that remain murky. After nine years of sparse contact, Margo enlists the help of Quentin in an all-night

revenge prank-a-thon to punish her cheating boyfriend. Margo’s the kind of girl who can pick locks with a bobby pin and capitalizes letters in the middle of words because, why not? Quentin’s the kind of guy who stands there, dumfounded that anyone could be so loveably quirky.

Then, just like that, Margo is gone. But, she must have left clues, right?

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before shooting commenced, its CinemaScore from audiences is an A. It took in $56.4 million abroad.

The opening was closest to 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk” ($55 million), the poorly received Edward Norton edition that didn’t spawn further installments. Rudd is already to appear as Ant-Man in “Captain America: Civil War.” “I say this was a success,” See BIG on Page 12

ESPY ratings soar with Jenner tribute LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ESPY Awards, highlighted by Caitlyn Jenner’s acceptance of a trophy for bravery, proved a ratings champion.

The telecast, which moved from its traditional ESPN cable home to a bigger stage with broadcast sibling ABC, drew 7.75 million viewers last Wednesday to rank as the most-watched ESPY ceremony ever, more than double the previous high of 3.6 million in 2006. Last year’s ceremony was watched by 2.2 million.

It was the No. 5 program of the week, according to Nielsen company numbers released Tuesday.

Jenner, who as Bruce Jenner was the 1976 Olympic decathlon champion, urged acceptance for transgender people as she accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Jenner’s own journey into womanhood will be profiled on the E! reality series “I Am Cait,” debuting Sunday.

Baseball’s All-Star Game was the No. 1 program of the week with 10.9 million viewers, but posted a recordlow rating. The American League’s 6-3 victory over the National League in Cincinnati last Tuesday earned a 6.6 rating on Fox, a dip from the previous low rating of 6.8 in 2012. Last year’s game, with Derek Jeter’s final All-Star appearance, drew 11.3 million viewers.

Viewers, turning up their noses and remote controls at scripted reruns, largely favored live broadcasts and reality series. There was fresh blood on the drama side with CBS’ summer thriller series “Zoo,” which ranked seventh for the week.

For the week, CBS averaged 5.2 million viewers, ABC had 4.6 million, NBC had 4.3 million and Fox had 3.9 million.

For the week of July 13-19, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: “Fox Major League Baseball All-Star Game,” Fox, 10.9 million; “America’s Got Talent (Tuesday),” NBC, 10.8 million, “Celebrity Family Feud,” ABC, 8.8 million, “60 Minutes,” CBS, 8.1 million; “ESPY Awards,” ABC, 7.8 million; “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 7.2 million; “The Bachelorette,” ABC,” 7 million; “NCIS,” CBS, 6.9 million; “Zoo,” CBS, 6.6 million; “Big Brother (Thursday),” CBS, 6.1 million.

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are taking their toll. He’s a slow thinker, a slower speaker, and one would not be surprised if Billy is in the early stages of traumatic brain injury.

“Southpaw” dives straight into boxing’s alpha-male dominated culture, where angry men who throw punches for a

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weaknesses in the script.

Seemingly important plot points are left unexplored. Police detectives are curiously terrible at doing their jobs simply because the story doesn’t want to focus its time there.

So, it speaks to Gyllenhaal’s immense talent that he’s able to singlehandedly take over this movie — warts and all. Even as the movie enters familiar territory with the humbling of Billy Hope, training montages, the climb back to the top, the underdog and the AP Photo last big fight, it’s OK Rachel McAdams, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal share a scene in the film, “Southpaw.” because Gyllenhaal is just so good, it’s easy in the trailers, and if it is, elevating the movie from to not pay attention to a hum-drum boxing that’s a shame. I wholethe faults. Add to that a movie to something more. wonderful performance heartedly think that it should come as a surprise Directed by Antoine

by Oona Laurence as Fuqua (“Training Day”), his conflicted daughwhere possible. It makes Director // Antoine Fuqua “Southpaw” shows some the impact of the movie ter, and “Southpaw” Starring // Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, that much more effective. real visual acumen. becomes a movie entireForest Whitaker, Naomie Harris, Rita Ora, 50 Cent, Fuqua attempts to linger Suffice it to say, that ly the sum of its actors.

Curtis Jackson, Clare Foley, Miguel Gomez like so many sport dramas on emotional scenes, This same movie, Rated // R for language throughout, and some where the main character drawing out the rawest with just about any other violence reactions from his actors. actor at the helm, and starts on the top, Billy’s However, Kurt Sutter’s descent from championliving are unable to back the missteps would be ship status is fast, painful (“The Shield”) screenplay infinitely more noticeaway from challenges. and reckless. Gyllenhaal’s leaves a bit to be desired. able. This is an actor’s This foolhardiness leads Fuqua’s directing and portrayal of an angered to a situation that I dare film. A perfect example but broken Billy Hope is (especially) Gyllenhaal’s of mediocre material not divulge here. I’ve being elevated purely acting are able to overmesmerizing. He utterly heard that the situation on the backs of its cast. shadow some glaring I’m referencing is spoiled disappears into the role, Aaron Peck

Jake Gyllenhaal is fanatical about his craft, this much is certain.

The extremes he puts his body through for different roles is mindboggling. His gaunt appearance from “Nightcrawler” has vanished.

In “Southpaw,” where he inhabits the role of boxer Billy Hope, Gyllenhaal has thrown himself to the other extreme.

And while his feats of bodily changes are quite extraordinary, it’s Gyllenhaal’s pure acting that carries “Southpaw” through even its most clichéd moments.

Boxing is always more exciting in the movies.

Most of the punches are direct strikes. Fighters pummel each other round after round in exhausting displays of endurance and stamina.

In essence, boxing in the movies is never like boxing in real life.

That’s OK, though.

Since “Rocky” we’ve grown accustomed to Hollywood’s stylized version of boxing — a vision of the sport that just doesn’t really exist in the real world. “Southpaw” exists in this world, and it does so rather perfectly. But, only because of the commanding presence of Gyllenhaal.

Billy Hope is at the top of his game. He’s a meathead who can take and give beatings. Billy’s secret is, simply, that he can usually take more punches than the guy he’s fighting. His wife, Maureen (Rachel McAdams) implores him not to take so many punches.

Billy insists that he needs to in order to get angry. The anger fuels him. It’s his weapon.

But as we watch Billy, we can tell that the hits

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“This guy here, he looks like he has fever. But a fever for what?”

Now, if there was anyone at the concert who wasn’t familiar with the classic “More Cowbell” sketch from “Saturday Night Live” that spoof’s Blue Oyster Cult’s recording of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” they would have definitely been confused by Moore’s query.

It also helped to know that The Adarna’s biggest hit, “Sugar,” prominently features the sounds of a cowbell, played by the band’s drummer, Murdock, rather than a separate Gene Frenkle/Will Ferrell-like individual.

With sweat just pouring off of him, the ultra-active Moore looked like he was suffering from a serious fever himself as he geared up to deliver “Sugar.”

But the lead vocalist of the Seattlebased band still had more than enough energy left to belt out one of the songs that has helped get The Adarna’s music played on MTV, Myx TV, M&L TV and more than 200 media outlets and radio stations worldwide.

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lthough he boasts no discernible accent, Moore originally hails from the United Kingdom. The self-proclaimed “military brat” is of Filipino-Scottish descent, which is how The Adarna came to get its name. The Adarna is a phoenix-like songbird described in a Filipino folk tale, and the band is what emerged when Moore joined forces with Seattle guitarist Andrea Jasek.

The twosome, who were previously in a band together called Veritas, formed The Adarna a little over three years ago. The original drummer was soon replaced by a jazz and metal skinsman from Rochester, N.Y., known only as Murdock, while current bassist Raymond Cheng, a Baltimore native, is a recent addition to the group.

“Veritas was my first band, and I loved it,” Moore says. “But we did absolutely squat. I think I must have

played 400 shows, and I have nothing to show for it — not even a record or anybody that remembers me. But I learned how to tour, and I learned what I liked about it and what I hated about management and being controlled.

“From there, a recording opportunity came and liked being in Seattle, so I stayed in Seattle and Andrea and I started The Adarna from there.”

The Adarna released a self-titled EP in 2012 that features five songs, including the band’s debut single, “Honestly.”

That song and its corresponding video helped get The Adarna some attention and a lot of airplay, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. That success has led to several tours around North America, and the band has been averaging about 80 to 120 shows per year.

Sunday night’s visit to Why Sound was the fourth of Moore’s career — “I love it here!” he declares. “If 10 people show up, it’s awesome! It’s like, ‘Yes!’” — and came in the middle of The Adarna’s two-month tour in support of the group’s second album, “How Perceptive.” That CD features “Sugar” and “Superman,” two more songs that have received significant airplay and are backed up by wellproduced videos.

“We do really well here in Utah, and we don’t know why,” Murdock says.

“I think everyone is a little bit more hyped to go see music. For instance, last night in Ogden where we played, people just kind of stopped in to hear music. They didn’t really know who we were, but they were stoked that there was a band playing and they very appreciative about it.”

Murdock, who grew up a huge fan of “The A-Team,” received his moniker while playing with a band back in Rochester. Known for his mechanical abilities, he gladly assumed the identity of the character played by Dwight Schultz in the popular ’80s TV series.

“They just started calling me that because I was normally the driver and had the ability to making these haphazard vehicles work out on tour,” Murdock explains. “But I’m not a helicopter pilot. I’m more of a van pilot.”

Thanks to Murdock, who also owns his own tech company in Seattle, The Adarna actually have the luxury of traveling in a custom-designed bus known as Wendy. Formerly a 20-passenger school bus, Wendy was redesigned to accommodate all of the band’s gear along with room for a bed,

a couch, a large table and a refrigerator.

“Wendy’s kind of our prized jewel,” Moore says.

“We needed some room because when we were in a van together, we were just on top of each other and it was sticky and stinky,” Murdock adds.

“Now there’s enough space where we’re not on top of each other, and it’s much more comfortable.”

After playing venues in the Western U.S., The Adarna are heading back to the Midwest and the East Coast to play some gigs in the early fall. Then around Christmastime, the band will go on a much more extensive tour; the group is slated to perform for American military forces throughout the Middle East in December and January.

“We’re stoked about that. We’re not completely sure where we’ll be going yet, but we have a little time to think about how to make it special for the guys over there,” says Moore, who performed a new song entitled “Firefight” during Sunday’s show. “I’ve wanted us to play internationally for a while, so this is kind of a test to see how it all works. If you can do it in the Middle East, you can do it anywhere, man.”

Moore, who graduated with a performing arts degree from Middlesex University in London, first came to the U.S. to pursue acting when he was just 20 years old. He hadn’t been in Los Angeles long before he landed a part in the 2005 Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie film “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” as “House Assassin #1.”

“I’m very late into music,” Moore says. “I was in between plays in L.A. pursuing the Hollywood dream, when a friend of mine said he’d show me a couple of chords. So, I started doing that. At the same time, I was there on the ground level where you could consider it, making it. I mean, I was there next to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

“And I’m talking to them and realizing that I’m hating being there, but I was liking playing guitar — even though I was awful at it,” Moore adds with a laugh. “So, I said I’m just gonna make a switch, and this is probably not the right thing, but I’m going try to do it. And ever since then, I haven’t turned back.

It’s been full speed ahead since then.”

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If you’re not a fan of the musical “Carousel” — and I’m not — get ready to be blown away by the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre’s ongoing production of the venerable Rodgers and Hammerstein chestnut.

Director Maggie L. Harrer’s superb cast performs the corny romantic fable with their hearts proudly on their sleeves, without a hint of apology, camp or tongue-in-cheek. The result of that sincere effort is simply

carousel barker Billy Bigelow. Mason’s rich baritone voice is as resonant as ever and does real justice to Billy’s challenging vocal soliloquy in the first act. He also stretches artistically to play a swaggering roughneck without making the character completely unsympathetic.

Molly Mustonen is equally memorable as love-struck Julie Jordan.

Her emotional attachment bewitching. to Mason is magnetic Fresh from his triumfrom the play’s opening phant turn as Curly in last seconds and her crystalyear’s UFOMT producclear soprano voice is tion of “Oklahoma,” Wes mesmerizing in the duet, Mason stars as the ill-fated “If I Loved You.”

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Over Continued from Page 3 yet another unbelievable relationship. We know, at that moment, the movie is already telegraphing its purpose. Sandler wants to feel like the big man on campus, yet again, so it’s a given that he’s going to end up with the most attractive woman on screen.

It’d be laughable if it wasn’t so offensively predictable.

Even at just over 100 minutes, “Pixels” curiously feels like half a movie. There are about a dozen or so gags that are missing either setups or payoffs. It’s like the editing room just started cutting anything that didn’t feature giant CGI video game monsters.

Speaking of the video game monsters, they’re fun for few minutes, then they grow tiresome. Nostalgia from getting killed over and over by Donkey Kong only goes so far. The premise under which they’ve been introduced undermines their entire existence. Much more satisfying videogame references and cameos can be found in Disney’s “Wreck-it Ralph.”

One wonders who “Pixels” is trying to target. Early millennials who grew up with these video games have soured immensely on Sandler. Later millennials aren’t familiar with arcades as they existed in the ’80s.

Taking kids is iffy since the PG-13 rating allows for juvenile sexual humor. It’s a bizarre idea for a movie made even worse

by Sandler’s egotistical influence.

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UFOMT puts a good spin on ‘Carousel’ Another cast stand-out is the beguiling Leah Edwards, last seen locally as Mason’s co-star in “Oklahoma.” Edwards’ portrayal of mill-girl Carrie Pipperidge sparkles and her on-again, offagain romance with Donald Groves as Enoch Snow is heartwarming.

Fiona Katrine is breathtaking in her UFOMT debut as Louise Bigelow.

Her energetic and freespirited dancing totally captures the hearts of the audience before Katrine utters a single word of dialogue.

Local favorite W. Lee Daily is also back to join

the fun in what are essentially two cameo roles.

No amount of sincerity can entirely disguise this musical’s antiquated peculiarities, however.

Chief amount those are incongruous dance interludes that, unlike the opening carousel pantomime and Louise’s ballet in the second act, do little to advance the plot of “Carousel.” While those scenes entertainingly highlight the talents of the show’s marvelous dancers, they also give this production a running time that feels only slightly shorter than a geologic era.

Additional evening performances of “Carousel” are slated at the Ellen Eccles Theatre on July 17, 22 and 25. Matinees will be offered on July 30 and Aug. 1 and 7.

——— Editor’s Note: Charlie Schill is a former city editor of The Herald Journal.

He has directed and performed with theater groups in the United States, South Korea and Germany. Schill also served as theater critic for the Temple Daily Telegram in Texas and the Pacific Stars & Stripes and Japan Times, both daily newspapers in Tokyo.

Logan Youth Shakespeare ready to go Are you ready for some Shakespeare?

Two new productions from Logan Youth Shakespeare will be presented this summer at the Bullen Center, 43 S. Main St. “Cymbeline” opens at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, with additional shows at 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and 6, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 8. “Macbeth” opens at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, with two more shows at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 and 7.

Tickets for both shows are available at the door or online at cachearts.org.

Noon Continued from Page 4 “My Fair Lady,” “West Side Story” and “South Pacific.” These will be followed by familiar and beautiful classical arias by George Gershwin, Giacomo Puccini and other composers.

Baker performed for many years in California in both musical theater and opera. She has sung opera internationally, including the role of Musetta in “La Boheme” with the Chinese National Opera, as well as singing the national anthem for the L.A. Dodgers and Clippers. Budge received her bachelor’s degree in humanities and music, as well as her master’s

Adults are $6 and children are $3; no children under 5 admitted.

The award-winning actors of Logan Youth Shakespeare are proud to present “Cymbeline,” a beautiful and very rare play. Banished for marrying princess Imogen, Posthumus makes a dangerous bet with a boastful stranger. The events that follow test the bounds of love, trust, family and country, and send the daring princess Imogen on a terrifying adventure. “Cymbeline” zig-zags between countries and across centuries, and

degree in library science at BYU. She performs with the American Festival Chorus and enjoyed many years with the Northern Utah Choral Society.

Wednesday, July 29 Organist Harry Heap: The theme for this performance is “lovely,” and will feature works with a romantic flavor from Baroque, Romantic and 20th Century composers. Dr. Harold Heap, known by all as Harry, earned his bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and education from Iowa, his masters in conducting from Eastern Illinois and his doctorate in choral conducting and literature from Illinois.

Thursday, July 30 Erika Hubbard: The violinist will play a program of classical music from the works of Bach, Beethoven

is packed with intrigue, surprises,and engaging characters Ragamuffin Productions, LYS’s actor-directed sister company, brings the Bard’s famous thriller, “Macbeth” to the stage this summer. Driven by ambition and inspired by his powerhungry wife, everything goes right for the popular war hero, Macbeth, until it goes horribly wrong. A tragic and gripping tale of one man, haunted by demons of his own making, “Macbeth” features veteran LYS-trained actors from high school, college and beyond.

and Brahms with a few lighter pieces.

Hubbard began her violin studies at age 4 with Jessica Guideri, formerly of the Fry Street Quartet and continued her education with Rebecca McFaul, current member of the Fry Street Quartet. She is a member of the Gifted Music School in Salt Lake.

Friday, July 31 Craig Jessop Presentation: The former director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Jessop will present, “The Mormon Tabernacle Choir: An American Musical Legacy,” including video and audio clips. Currently a professor of music and the dean for the Caine College of the Arts at USU, Jessop is the founder and music director of the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra.

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That’s the beauty of summertime in Logan; there’s no need to go anywhere.

I know that my lifestyle is different than the childladen who must make the most of the school’s-outfree-range-gluten-free

Brigham Young is believed to have given Dingle, Idaho, its name after hearing the sound of a bell hanging off of a cow.

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perfect, and I, however. look forward to the slower time on campus and in town without the randomness of 16,000 hormonally impaired students. We were they at some point, but that point is receding

into the past. Would you really want to miss any of this bliss by going to Disney World or some touristchoked national park in the summer?

There is just so much not to do here in the summer that it is hard to resist.

And by doing nothing I mean relaxing and seeing your friends at the gardeners’ market; enjoying the automotive excess of the Cruise In; the Fourth of July fireworks that are visible on July-whatever; the audacious water-unwise insanity of our street gutter irrigation system; the merriment at the First Dam, Second Dam and Third Dam; Tony Grove, the Wind Cave and wherever Biking Brent decides to show up. Speaking of biking, the Tour of Utah is

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going to come screaming through town for the first time. The carbon fiber will be smokin’ and they are all allegedly drug free.

So far the furthest I have been away from Logan is Paris. Paris, Idaho, is a scant 20 minutes from the raspberry shake frenzy of Bear Lake.

There is a lovely historical museum and a tabernacle that makes Logan’s look like a modern art mistake. Paris was originally spelled Parris after one of the first settlers, but they decided to go with the more famous spelling in an age before auto fill and spell check. Somehow. I imagine European vacationers driving into the ocean as they blindly follow their car’s mapping device that honed in on the wrong Paris.

Along the way to Paris we cruised through Dingle, Idaho, which barely rates a Wikipedia entry.

I wondered why I had never been there before. I mean how can you not like taking a photo of a Dingle sign?

Then there is Pioneer Day, which gets its own special dispensation for pyrotechnics to somehow celebrate the founding of the Salt Lake Valley with fireworks. Crazy, but even I am not gentile enough to turn down a day off.

——— Dennis Hinkamp can be found most days unapologetically going nowhere and doing nothing during the summer.

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I found this odd lumpy thing in the office recycling bin the other day.

It looked as if someone had printed out hundreds of Google maps and bound them into a fivepound brick of cellulose.

It had the word “Atlas” embossed on the faded hardbound cover. I kept poking the pages with my index finger trying to get the map to enlarge to no avail.

Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t ask me “do you have any summer vacation plans?” The unembellished boring truth is that I’m not going anywhere that I need a map — either touch screenable or hard copied.

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with their crimes, announced through a recording, after the first night’s dinner and informed that they have been brought to the island to pay for their actions. One by one, each guest falls victim to certain justice.

The classic “whodunit” full of thrills, twists and suspense can be seen July 1-3, 11, 17,

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Continued from Page 4 rendition of the famous and unfinished Charles Dickens novel. With book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, the giddy playfulness of this musical-within-a-musical

Drood” is rated intermediate for mild adult themes.

The fourth show of the season is “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie.

One by one, guests arrive on an isolated island lured by a mysterious and missing host.

All guests have been accused of murder but escaped justice. The guests are charged

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draws the audience toward one of the production’s most talked about features — a most unusual and hilarious finale with plenty of audience interaction.

Choose the ending for the production at its June 24-26, July 4, 7, 10, 16, 22, 25, 28, and Aug. 1 performances.

“The Mystery of Edwin

18, 21, 23 and 29. “And Then There Were None” is rated intermediate for mild adult themes.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Caine College of the Arts Box Office on the USU campus in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center, call 797-8022 or visit arts.usu.edu.

Big Continued from Page 6 said Paul Dergarabedian, Rentrak’s senior media analyst. “This was never predestined to open with $80 (million) or $100 million. Marvel continues to evolve and surprised the audience. This was about a perfectly solid result for a brand new property.”

The $30.2 million opening for Schumer’s big-screen debut, “Trainwreck,” which the comedian also wrote, earned an estimated $30.2 million, making the R-rated Universal release one of the biggest comedy successes this summer.

It’s also the second best opening for Judd Apatow as a director following “Knocked Up.” Already a critically acclaimed star on Comedy Central for her sketch show “Inside Amy Schumer,” Schumer’s transition to movies has drawn good reviews and opened above expectations, further showing the power of female moviegoers. The audience was two-thirds women, Universal said.

Opening in just five locations was Woody Allen’s “Irrational Man,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone. The Sony Pictures Classic release packed those theaters for an average of $37,623 per screen.

Safe Continued from Page 6 The trick is trying to figure out if Margo really matters to the story. Margo Roth Spiegelman might as well be named Margo MacGuffin as her presence feels phonier with every passing scene. Quentin is infatuated with the idea of Margo as something greater than the sum of her parts. The movie would like us to feel the same way about her. To be mystified by her ambiguity. Instead, her hazy entrances and exits from the narrative are frustrating

because they feel manufactured solely for whatever perceived growth Quentin must undergo to become a wiser Quentin.

The fact that “Paper Towns” simultaneously decries and praises instantaneous nostalgia is either brilliant or ludicrous. It provides a myopic view of high school life, which is quite accurate. What are we in high school if not afflicted with myopia?

A narrow vision of the future.

Every night out with friends deserving of meaning and lifeaffirming purpose. A constant live-in-the-now philosophy which only seems laughable with hindsight 20 years down the road. A place where nos-

Clockwise from top left: Lead vocalist William Moore and bassist Ray Cheng fire up the crowd Sunday at Why Sound.

Guitarist Andrea Jasek and drummer Murdock wrap up The Adarna’s final song. A U.K. native, Moore originally came to the U.S. to be an actor. A spirited fan enjoys some well-placed stage diving during the concert.

talgia is immediate. Where we utter phrases like, “We’re going to remember this night for the rest of our lives.”

However, as true as this is to the life of an American high schooler, “Paper Towns” ultimately tries desperately to undercut its own observations by purposefully undermining itself by the time the credits roll.

As the end nears, we’re greeted with a finale that ranks right up there with “It was all a dream,” in the pantheon of bad endings. We’re left wondering if Margo is simply selfish, or a well-meaning sociopath. Is she actually the villain in this thing,

toying with Quentin’s fragile state for amusement? Or is she oblivious of the power she holds over him? It’s difficult to fathom that she doesn’t understand exactly what Quentin will do when confronted with her clues.

Adults make rare appearances in “Paper Towns” for good reason. They’d provide too much grounding in reality.

Ripping the ethereal narrative down from its lofty heights and pulling it back into reality. But perhaps Margo’s mom is right when she callously discusses why she thinks her daughter is missing in matter-of-fact terms, “She wants attention.” It’s

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Continued from Page 9 out being oversaturated by technology.”

“We can see that society is suffering from ADD; we’re overstimulated and fueled by on-demand technology,” Moore says. “Pushupdate photos and social networks are everywhere. As a result, personal interaction is declining. People are afraid to be alone with themselves and their thoughts. … We love technology, but we want to make a difference by helping people reconnect with one another just as they did before the saturation of technology. We want to connect and inspire by making people part of something personal and real.”

The Adarna’s sound is rather difficult to pin down. The group’s website states: “This fiery, dynamic, and high-energy sound comes from a concoction of influences from old school rockn-roll such as The Cult and Guns N Roses to modern rock such as Foo Fighters, Sick Puppies, Halestorm, and 30 Seconds to Mars.”

Although everyone but Jasek come from outside of the Pacific Northwest, the group is clearly proud of Seattle’s rock heritage that includes Jimi Hendrix, Heart and Queensryche, as well as the grunge-era heavyweights such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.

“There are fantastic musicians in Seattle,” Moore declares. “We know pretty much every rock band that’s in Seattle right now, and it’s very much a community. It’s not the same scene it was back in the ’90s, but it’s a scene, nonetheless.

“And after playing everywhere and checking out pretty much every major city in the country, I can say that Seattle stands out. That’s why I like it, and I think if we keep holding ourselves to those standards that we’re on the right path.”

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simple, succinct, and probably true. Except the movie wants Quentin — and by the transitive property, us — to be completely captivated by Margo’s eccentricities by celebrating her liberating lifestyle, all the while trying to teach us a lesson that blindly giving in to Margo’s desperate quirkiness will never satisfy.

Perhaps the most ironic aspect of the whole movie is when Margo chides Quentin for never stepping out of his comfort zone, something which the movie itself is loath to do. It consistently plays it safe, which is one thing Margo would never, ever approve of.

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Cache Magazine calendar items are due Tuesday by 5 p.m. They will also run for free in The Herald Journal one to two days prior to the event. Calendar items can be submitted by email at hjhappen@hjnews.com. Any press releases or photos for events listed in the first half of Cache Magazine can be sent to jhunter@hjnews.com. Poems and photos can also be sent to jhunter@hjnews.com and run on a space-available basis if selected.

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The Cache Valley Library Association will join Mendon City as it breaks ground for the brand-new Mendon Library on Friday, July 24, at the Mendon Pavilion. This meeting will serve as the Cache Valley Library Association’s annual summer family event and will begin with a business meeting at 6 p.m., followed by the Mendon Library groundbreaking at 7 p.m. At 7:45 p.m., the film “The Wellsville Kid” will be shown. Tickets for the movie are $5 for adults, $3 for kids or $7 at the door. Tickets can be ordered in advance at wellsvillekid@gmail.com or by calling 764-6610. All movie proceeds go to the Mendon Library.

CVLA meetings are open to the public.

The 200th birthday celebration for Russell King Homer, settler of Logan and Clarkston and a key instrument in bringing Martin Harris to Utah, will be held July 24-26. Please call (801) 2921091 or visit homerfamilyreunion. com.

North Logan City will celebrate Pioneer Day with a wide variety of events on Friday, July 24, including a flag ceremony breakfast at Elk Ridge Park (7 to 9 a.m.); parade beginning at 1600

E. 19800 North, heading north on 1600 East and west on 2100 North (10 a.m.); pioneer activities at Mountain View Park (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.); showing of “Penguins of Madagascar” at Elk Ridge Park (9 p.m.); and fireworks at Elk Ridge Park (10 p.m.).

The brand-new “Pioneers & Patriots” pageant will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Elk Ridge Park, 1100 E. 2500 North in North Logan. All children are encouraged to dress as pioneers and sing in the giant children’s chorus. Boy Scouts are invited to wear uniforms and participate in the flag presentation with 150 flags. Come early and enjoy the benefit barbecue at 6 p.m.

Cache County will sponsor its annual Pioneer Day Youth Rodeo on Friday, July 24, at the Cache County Fairgrounds rodeo arena. There are many youth rodeo events with activities just for kids, as well as open breakaway and team roping events.

Everyone is invited. Registration will be on the east side of the arena beginning at 8 a.m. with events starting at 9 a.m. For more information, call Troy at 757-9267 or visit tlteamroping.com.

Mendon City’s Pioneer Day Celebration will include a number of activities on Friday, July

Time Continued from Page 5 annual Festival.

Concerts include the International Opera Finals July 29, and Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” on Aug. 5, conducted by Dr. Craig Jessop and featuring the American Festival Chorus, special soloists and the Utah Festival Orchestra.

All Mainstage Productions and concerts are held in the Ellen Eccles Theatre at 43 S. Main St. Performance tickets are available online at utahfestival.org, by calling 750-0300 or in person at the Utah Festival Box Office located in the Dansante Building at 59 S. 100 West.

Mainstage Production tickets are

24, including showings of “The Wellsville Kid” and the Gaghouse Follies at Mendon Station (5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.); volleyball tournament at Mendon Square (6 p.m.); flag football at Mendon Square (7 p.m.); and the groundbreaking ceremony for the new city hall ( 7 p.m.).

The American West Heritage Center is having a 24th of July Pioneer Day Festival and celebrating Pioneer Day the pioneer way. Join us from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pioneer activities. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-11. Visit awhc. org for more information.

Logan City will celebrate Pioneer Day with a wide variety of events on Friday, July 24, including a pancake breakfast, parade, concert and fireworks. For a full schedule, visit loganutah.org.

SATURDAY Mendon City’s Pioneer Day Celebration will include a number of activities on Saturday, July 25, including Sunrise 5K/10K Fun Run (7 a.m.); Mendon Volunteer Fire Department’s all-you-can-eat breakfast at the Mendon Food Stand for $5 a plate (7:30 to 9:30 a.m.); animal chase events (9:30 a.m.); 13th annual Great Race (1 p.m.); and fireworks (at dark after

$13 to $77, concert tickets are $11 to $41 and Academy tickets are $10.

“Man of La Mancha” A prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, Miguel de Cervantes stages a play using his fellow inmates in a bid to save his possessions including his prized manuscript. He becomes Don Quixote and wins over his comrades with hilarious antics and devotion to chivalry. Starring Michael Ballam as Don Quixote, “Man of La Mancha” dreams “The Impossible Dream” of the down and out, but noble of heart.

Starring UFOMT founding director Michael Ballam, “Man of La Mancha” plays at 7:30 p.m. July 24, 29, Aug. 6 and 8, and at 1 p.m. July 23 and 31.

“How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” J. Pierrepont Finch is a window

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The 25th Street Market in North Logan boasts lots of fresh produce (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, corn, new red potatoes, green beans and more), and the delightful sounds of a local favorite, singer/songwriter Lorisa Pulotu. This week’s Maker Corps challenge is bridge and tower building with paper and popsicle sticks, and, of course, there are creative handcrafted items and flavorful food options.

The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday at the North Logan Library, 475 E. 2500 North.

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.

Sassafras will perform from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market on the grounds of the Historic Cache County Courthouse at the corner of Main Street and 200 North.

SUNDAY Sundays Under the Trees Near Old Main will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26. USU College of Humanities and Social Science lecturer Stephen Van Geem will speak on “Utah’s First Mental Court.” Bring your lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the talk will be moved Room 225 at Old Main. The pub-

washer with ambition. Using advice from a self-help book, he climbs the corporate ladder at World Wide Wickets and wins over the hearts of his coworkers and Rosemary Pilkington.

It’s a wild ride to the top featuring musical numbers like “A Secretary Is Not a Toy,” “Cinderella, Darling” and “Brotherhood of Man.” “How To Succeed” is classic Broadway and plays at 7:30 p.m. July 30 and 31, and at 1 p.m. July 24 and Aug. 8.

“La Bohème” Young Bohemian, Rodolfo, and his friends struggle to make it as artists in Paris, but his life changes when a chance encounter with a seamstress named Mimi lights a flame in their hearts. Will they find lasting love, or will jealousy and poverty drive them apart? “La Bohème” is one of the most beloved and

The USU Alumni Band will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, on the Quad. All Alumni Band performances are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, performances will be held in the Morgan Theatre in the Chase Fine Arts Center. For more information, call 797-8022 or visit arts.usu.edu.

MONDAY The Logan Iris Society invites all to their annual plant sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, at the Logan Library, 255 N. Main St. Those who attend this event will be able to purchase locally-grown iris rhizomes. They range in price from $3 to $10 and are identified by name and photo. Proceeds benefit the Logan Iris Society.

Contact Bryan at 757-5102 for more information.

performed operas of all time. Don’t miss this timeless classic.

“La Bohème” plays at 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 1 and 7, and at 1 p.m. July 25.

“Carousel” Carefree carnival barker Billy Bigelow loses his job. Nevertheless, he marries Julie, and when she tells him she’s pregnant, he commits a robbery in desperation to provide for his family. Little did he know of the lasting consequences. Will he get a chance to right his wrongs? Carousel has been a Broadway favorite for 70 years, exploring themes of consequences, love, and redemption. Time Magazine calls this classic “the best musical of the 20th century.”

“Carousel” plays at 7:30 p.m. July 25, and at 1 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 1 and 7.

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