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GETTING A TASTE OF THE CACHE COUNTY FAIR THE HERALD JOURNAL
AUGUST 19-25, 2016
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August 19-25, 2016
COVER 6 Herald Journal editor/
tests his father-daughter relationship at Cache Fair
THE ARTS 4 Bridger Folk Society
to host Hal Cannong and 3hattrio for Sept. 17 show
4 AFOC releases slate for 2016-17 concert season 4 Cache Valley Center for
the Arts releases schedule
5 Four Seasons Theatre
bring ‘Seven Brides’ to the Sky View High Auditorium
5 Local band Salduro to play EP release concert
MOVIES 3 Three stars: Good actors unite to make ‘Hell or High Water’ a heck of a movie
9 Four stars: ‘Kubo and
the Two Strings’ is worthy of being a ‘masterpiece’
COLUMN 8 Cache columnist Dennis Hinkamp shares his cures for the modern world
CALENDAR 11 See what’s happening this week in Cache Valley
Steve Kent walks with his 3-year-old daughter, Charlotte, while looking for rides at the Cache County Fair last week. On the cover, Charlotte enjoys some cotton candy while at the Cache County Fairgrounds. (John Zsiray/Herald Journal)
FROM THE EDITOR So, I probably should have addressed this in my editor’s column last week, but, to be honest, I kind of thought things were going to calm down more rapidly than they have. But after taking numerous phone calls two weeks ago, I took a few more this week, and even had a gentleman pay me a visit while holding an old copy of Cache Magazine in order to point out the noticeable difference. The concern that these people have been addressing is our current lack of movie listings for the three local theaters operat-
ed by Megaplex in Providence, Logan and North Logan. It’s been a Cache Magazine tradition since long before I started at The Herald Journal more than two decades ago to have those listings located immediately adjacent to a movie review, so I can understand why people were shocked to suddenly see only the listings for Cinefour Theaters in North Logan. While some individuals thought that was a decision made on the part of The Herald Journal to no longer include the Megaplex listings, that is far from the truth. Since that was a paid advertisement, Megaplex’s decision obviously represents a significant loss in revenue for the paper. And beyond that, as the editor and layout artist for this publication, I always enjoyed the comfort of having those list-
ings on the bottom of the page where I run Aaron Peck’s movie reviews. In fact, his reviews seemed to be almost tailor-written in length to fit the space around the movie listings — I assume that was at the urging of a Cache Magazine editor before my tenure — so now it takes a little more layout creativity to fill that lost space. While I hope that Megaplex might rethink its decision not to advertise in the future — the older generation clearly prefers to find that information in the newspaper rather than search for it online — like a lot of things these days, we’ll do our best to adjust to the change and continue to try and make this publication as good as possible in other ways. — Jeff Hunter
Pine, Bridges star in movie full of ‘style and swagger’ By Aaron Peck Cache movie critic
“Hell or Highwater” is a new-age Western about a piece of Americana stuck firmly in the old-age Wild West. West Texas is a strange place. Even people who have lived there forever seem endlessly pleased by its uniqueness. It’s also a poor place too. Not poor in character, they have that in spades. But, the broke kind of poor. There’s a healthy distrust for the banking system and economy as a whole. As the movie opens, the camera pans across some thought-provoking graffiti: “Three tours in Iraq, but there’s no bailout for people like us.” It’s a constant theme in “Hell or Highwater.” The sheer unfairness of it all. The American Dream being squashed out of existence by banks, loans, reverse mortgages and all the rest. At one point a rancher is seen hurriedly herding cattle across a road away from a raging brush fire. He laments, “It’s 2016, and I’m still doing this. No wonder my kids don’t want to do this for a living.” And so it goes. The land of West Texas, home of the brave, but these people here are definitely not free. Brothers Toby (Chris Pine)
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Ben Foster, left, and Chris Pine share a scene in “Hell or High Water.”
★★★ ‘Hell or High Water’ Director // David Mackenzie Starring // Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, Katy Mixon, Dale Dickey, Gil Birmingham, Buck Taylor Rated // R for some strong violence, language throughout and brief sexuality
and Tanner (Ben Foster) are two such people. The irony here is that so many of the people in this movie are shown looking over vast expanses of ranching land, yet even with all that perceived freedom they’re still beholden to the banks. Toby
and Tanner have a deadline. They must get together a certain amount of money or the bank will foreclose on their late mother’s ranch and they’ll lose everything. Their plan: rob the branches of the bank performing the foreclosure and pay the suckers back
with their own money. As Toby and Tanner drive from town to town robbing small bank branches, the dusty roads are lined with billboards advertising pay day loans — a constant reminder that crippling debt is just around the corner for everyone who finds themselves living from paycheck to paycheck. On the other side of the law are Texas Rangers Marcus (Jeff Bridges) and Alberto (Gil Birmingham). They pick up the case. Marcus is that laid back, philosophical type of cop, much like Tommy Lee Jones in
“No Country for Old Men.” Alberto is his better half, even if Marcus endlessly teases him for being half Native American and half Mexican. Alberto has a great scene where he’s explaining to Marcus that at one time all this land was his ancestors’ land, but it was taken. Now the land is being taken again, not by an army this time, but by banks. Another great irony, because this isn’t something that the good people of Texas can solve with their guns. They’re battling computers and compound interest. It’s much more sinister than six shooters. “Hell or Highwater” works because it doesn’t treat itself like a straight-forward bank heist movie. It’s a genre movie at heart, yet it takes its time. It lingers, never rushing the narrative. The relationships and characters are given room to breathe, in turn the tension becomes unbearable at times. A slow burn like this provides satisfying returns. It’s got a style and swagger to it that one might not expect. The dialogue feels like it was lifted straight from the hollers of “Justified” and recited with a Texan twang. There’s some wonderful, stimulating banter in it. Much of it enlightening not just the characters, but the overall message of the film. There’s so much good acting here that it’s hard to single out just one person. It’s a collective effort from acting veterans who understand the material and excel performing it. The tale may unravel slowly, but you’ll enjoy just about every minute of it.
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all mixed up 3hattrio set to perform Group features renowned Utah’s own Hal Cannon Bridger Folk Music Society welcomes Utah-based folk music band 3hattrio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at First Presbyterian Church of Logan, 178 W. Center Street. Tickets are $12 in advance via PayPal at bridgerfolk.org or by calling 770-9705. At the door tickets will be $15 cash. Advance purchase is recommended as seating is limited. 3hattrio hails from Zion Canyon and includes Hal Cannon, who sings and plays banjo and guitar. He is also a cowboy music scholar. Greg Istock plays acoustic bass and foot percussion. He has a Caribbean music background and sings in a haunting and soulful style. Eli Wrankle is a classically trained violinist and a student at Southern Utah University and comes from a family of artists. Music is often identified with place, like the Delta and its blues or mountain music of Appalachia. It can even be a city’s music like New Orleans, Austin or Bakersfield. In the case of the 3hattrio, inspiration comes from the deserts of southern
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3hattrio, featuring Greg Istock, Hal Cannon and Eli Wrankle, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the First Presbyterian Church in Logan.
Utah, thus, American desert music. Their aim is to create a new music which responds to the natural world of their sacred homeland near Zion National Park. They also strive to acknowledge the cultural tra-
ditions of generations of people who have worked and lived on the deserts of the American Southwest. The songs of 3hattrio are See SET on Page 10
Tickets go on sale for CVCA season Nine incredible national touring shows will be coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre for the 2016-17 CacheARTS Presents season. From aerial artists depicting desert moths to dancing dogs, two national Broadway tours (including “Mamma Mia!”) to the Who’s “Tommy” performed bluegrass-style, Cache Valley Center for the Arts is bringing performances like you’ve never seen before. There is something for everyone whether you’re eight or 80. Tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 15, and can be purchased at cachearts. org, by calling 752-0026 or by visiting the Ellen Eccles Theatre Box Office at 43 S. Main Street. Variety of experience is the name of the game for the 24th season of CacheArt’s national touring productions. Here’s what is coming this year: MOMIX: Opus Cactus – Oct. 11; 7:30 p.m. Dance illusionists weave the beautiful story of desert landscapes through modern dance, aerial arts,
and acrobatics. Olate Dogs – Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Winners of Season 7 “America’s Got Talent,” Olate Dogs are a hilarious and high-energy dog show of adorable rescued dogs. $1 of tickets go to FourPaws and Cache Humane Society. “ONCE the Musical” National Broadway Tour – Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Winner of eight Tony awards including Best Musical, “ONCE” is the love story of a singersongwriter about to give up on his dreams when a woman falls in love with him and his music. (This performance has a language content advisory). The Summit: Manhattan Transfer & Take 6 – Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. The Real Deals themselves, Manhattan Transfer has joined Take 6 in an incredible national tour in which both powerhouse vocal groups bring over 20 Grammies to one stage with jazz, a capella and See SALE on Page 10
AFCO announces schedule for upcoming season The American Festival Chorus and Orchestra is delighted to announce its 2016-17 season. Directed by Dr. Craig Jessop and presented in the historic Ellen Eccles Theatre, AFCO’s ninth season offers four exceptional concerts, along with a benefit concert. Experience the excitement of the majestic 200-voice choir and full orchestra as they perform an incredible variety of music — from spooky
Halloween tunes to patriotic themes, Christmas classics to romantic favorites, culminating in the breathtakingly beautiful and expressive choral works of Morten Lauridsen. Halloween Spooktacular: A Family Pops Concert – Oct. 29 AFCO’s fun-filled concert for all ages takes on a spooky twist. This enchanting performance of music and comedy is sure to delight the whole
family. A Veterans Day Memorial — Nov. 11 AFCO’s moving and reverent tribute to U.S. military service men and women. This year’s featured guest is Vietnam Veteran Dr. Russell Hirst. Christmas from the Ellen Eccles Theatre — Dec. 2-3 This extremely popular annual event will also feature special guest, GENTRI. The Gentlemen Trio has topped
the Billboard Charts and thrilled audiences with their signature “Cinematic Pop” sound. This Christmas they bring their lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies to Logan, as they join AFCO with a fresh take on holiday classics. Lux Aeterna: The Choral Music of Morten Lauridsen — April 15 See AFCO on Page 10
Utah natives Lyndi Perry (vocals and guitar), F. Thomas Jackson (bass and vocals) and David Kinsey (drums and severe cowbell). The three are known locally for their participation in the music scene: Kinsey is a former member of Beta Chicks, Puppy Box, and Saturday Afternoon Players; while F. Thomas Jackson once fronted The Castanettes and Perry has made annual appearances in the finals of the KSM songwriting competition and now coordinates the music for the Cache Val-
ley Unitarian Universalist Church. The three also host a monthly open jam at the Eagles Lodge that welcomes all levels of musicians to the stage to test new songs on electric instruments with house-provided full-band backup and an audience of musicians and bar regulars. Salduro’s music wavers dramatically between experimental, atmospheric vibes to facemelting punk-rock riffs. Perry’s songwriting style certainly follows the four P’s
of rock and roll as influenced by Robert Pollard (pop, prog, punk and psychedelia). Yet, cohesion comes in the delivery. Heavily influenced by The Beatles and grunge rock, these three musicians often sound like a 1960s throwback band reinterpreted through a ’90s filter. The name Salduro appears to be bad Spanish, or possibly Latin for “hard salt,” and was taken from a Utah ghost town in the salt flats outside of Tooele, where mining once supported a small community.
‘Seven Brides’ returns Four Seasons Theatre Company will present the musical classic “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” Aug. 12-13, 15 and 18-20 at the Sky View High School Auditorium in Smithfield. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. with 1:30 p.m. matinees on Saturday, Aug. 13, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Tickets are $11 online at fourseasonstheatre.org. Family and group discounted rates are also available by calling 535-1432. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is the second production in Four Seasons’ 2016 season, which also included “Beauty and the Beast” in June and “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” this December. The cast of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” includes local performers from all over Cache Valley. The production is directed by Jon Rash, music directed by Jennifer Bohman, and choreographed by Katie Packard, Melisa Jensen and Hollie Boehme. Costumes were designed by Kody and Kim Rash; set design by Danny Rash and Nathan Allen. Local performers in the production include Mattie June Millward (Millie), Trenton Bateman (Adam), Clifton Richards, Mark McKenna, Walker McKenna, Brock Wilson, Brady Allen, Nathan Bohman (brothers), Afton Perry, Heather Leonhardt, Melinda Potts, Emily Erdmann, Holly Bills and Jamie Finch (brides).
As the potash industry died, the town began to wilt as well, until in 1944, a fire swept through the remaining buildings. Later, an Amtrak train derailed in the vicinity. These are the types of events that pique Perry’s interest, and she fell in love with the image, claiming that it feels like a metaphor for her life. The band seeks to evoke the atmospheric sense of place that the name suggests, and the live performances bring this same dramatic flair suggested by such an intense name.
COMING UP Hatches in Richmond
Magician Richard Hatch, violinist Rosemary Hatch and pianist Jonathan Hatch will present a program of theatrical magic and classical music to raise fund for Ella’s Park at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. at the historic Richmond Theater, 6 W. Main St. The proposed park is named for Ella, a three year old blind girl who inspired the project, designed by Leathers & Associates and to be built on land donated by the Cherry Creek Heights subdivision. All proceeds from the performance will be donated to make the park a reality. The 60-minute program feature music by Bach, Kreisler and Saint-Saens and magic by Punx, Vernon and Robert-Houdin, among others. Also featured during the performance will be Richard Hatch’s original presentation for the traditional Japanese feat known as “Nankin Tamasudare”, accompanied by Rosemary’s performance of Michiyo Miyagi’s “Haru no Umi” (The Sea of Spring). Tickets are $6 for kids under 12, $8 for adults and may be reserved by calling (435) 241-8750 or purchased online at ellaspark.org.
Call for Fall Salon entries
The Logan Fine Art Gallery will host its Fall Salon 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, with an awards ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. Once a year, the Logan Fine Art Gallery sends out a call for entries to a juried competition. Winners are selected and prizes awarded. This is always an incredible event with artwork from artists known around the nation who are top in their field. It is also a chance for those less known Photo courest of Four Seasons Theatre Company artists to shine and be discovered. The Four Seasons Theatre Company will present “Seven Brides for Seven For more information, visit loganfineartgallery. Brothers” on Aug. 12-13, 15 and 18-20, at the Sky View High School Auditorium. com or call 753-0333.
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Logan’s own Salduro has been polishing the final version of their first album release: a four-song EP album that will be released on limited edition USB wristbands. To celebrate this milestone, a release party will be held on Friday, Aug. 19 at the Eagles Lodge, 170 W. 900 North. Salduro will be joined by local band Last Lost Continent and Salt Lake City’s Secret Abilities. For more information, visit salduro.com or facebook.com/salduro. The band is made up of
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Herald Journal city editor Steve Kent experienced the Cache County Fair last weekend with his wife, Sarah, 3-year-old daughter, Charlotte, and 6-month-old son, Miles.
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e don’t get out much. As the parents of two small children, it takes my wife, Sarah, and me a lot of effort to get out the door. And then it can take even more effort to enjoy ourselves once we’re out. Our 3-year-old daughter, Charlotte, is physiologically incapable of hearing the word “stop,” making hikes by clifftops and rivers terrifying and exhausting. Our 6-month-old son, Miles, needs a nap every three hours and a meal twice as often. So, I was pretty sure that we wouldn’t enjoy a trip to the Cache County Fair, with its dizzying rides,
greasy food and general hubbub. But what if, instead of trying to enjoy myself and failing, I actively tried to have a miserable time? Guaranteed success! To quantify my suffering I wrote up a series of fair-based challenges, each with unique scoring criteria. Here’s how we did:
Challenge No. 1 Objective: Get the kids through the fair with as few meltdowns as possible. We did throw a few fits, but not significantly more than typical. For us. Here’s the play-by-play:
Meltdown 1: When I arrive at my house to pick up the wife and kids, Charlotte is wearing her Elsa dress, which, much like the gooey black Venom symbiote that gloms onto Spider-Man, cannot be removed without considerable effort and loud, highpitched noises. We leave Smithfield for the fair 20 minutes later. Meltdown 2: On the drive into Logan, Sarah realizes that someone from the newspaper will be there taking photos for the article, but she hasn’t done her hair. My reassurances that “Your hair looks done to me,” and that “I swear I told you yesterday,
probably” prove ineffective and I’m put on emotional probation. Meltdown 3: We find a parking spot two blocks away from the Cache County Fairgrounds. Charlotte is very concerned. “We’re not by the fair!” she shouts, several times. Meltdown 4: I have my own meltdown as we walk to the fairgrounds and Sarah is still giving me the cold shoulder. I’m still insisting that I had told (or not told, whatever) Sarah about the photographer, and she’s still mad. “Just go home, then!” I say. Sarah tells me that I’m overreacting, and that she’s rationed out her anger
wns at the cache county fair so that she’d be mad at me for five more minutes so she’d be done when we met the photographer. Meltdown 5: I get a deep-fried burrito. See Challenge 2. Meltdowns 6-10: Charlotte and I have fun on the rides. See Challenge 3. Score: Charlotte 7, Steve 2, Sarah 1, Miles 0. According to the data, my 6-month-old is the most mature member of the family.
Challenge No. 2 Objective: Wreck up my stomach with greasy fair food. As I scouted the fair food vendors,
one sign caught my eye: deep-fried burrito. The ultimate hybrid of fair food and taco truck cuisine! I ordered the $4 deep-fried burrito, ready to swaddle the burning greasy bundle in my arms like a 2,000-calorie rugby ball. What I got, however, was a tiny packet maybe a little bigger than an egg roll and a little smaller than a Hot Pocket. “Can I also get a giant corn dog?” I blurt, trying not to panic. The giant corn dog brought my total to $10, but was, thankfully, delivered as advertised. A giant corn dog. I brought my spoils back to my
waiting family, where Charlotte immediately abandoned Sarah’s Navajo taco to start biting the corn dog and burrito at random spots in their middles. While the petite burrito’s tortilla was, in fact, deep-fried and crispy, it was filled with packing-grade refried beans. The giant corn dog was great, though. Sure, it was mostly batter, but it was nice and flaky, and the hot dog itself was maybe a little larger than average. Holding the corn dog, Charlotte looked like a cartoon barbarian holding one of those big hunks of
meat. Still, I failed to wreck up my stomach on $10. The worst I suffered afterward was a mild peptic melancholia that sapped my strength and resulted in a reporter who overheard my gripes tweeting out, “Editor: ‘That giant corndog is absorbing bits of my soul.’ #strangeconversation.” In my defense, that’s exactly what it felt like. Score: Zero wrecked-up stomachs. One mid-day malaise. Un burrito muy pequeño. See FAIR on Page 11
I don’t hate modern life. I don’t think social media has ended human interaction; it has just augmented it. Everyone wants to go back to simpler times, but we can’t agree on exactly
which times those are. I personally like indoor plumbing and fire at the turn of a dial. I’m guessing that buffalo, gray whales and airline traffic controllers would like to turn the clock
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back a bit further. Temporary cures for the modern world: Fix something: The days of “how many whatevers does it take to change a light bulb” jokes are almost over. I recently switched to LEDs in most of the house and they have a longer life expectancy than I do. So, you have to look for other things to fix. I get great pleasure out of solving technical issues by asking people if they have tried turning it off and back on again. As Rain Man as it sounds, it often works. For everything else there is duct tape, a rubber hammer or credit card. Sunflowers: They are the happiest flowers on the planet, and they take almost no effort to grow. They, if fact, grow like weeds. Not only are they ridiculously colorful and happy looking, but they
Notice I did not say post something. Most of the time what we call great writing is really great keyboarding. It is shocking how quickly this skill goes away and you find yourself horrified trying to write a simple birthday card message without spell check, auto correct or delete keys. It is worsened by having to daily sign your name with those e-pens making your signature look worse than your first-grade attempts also attract bees in the to sign a baseball. Writing summer and birds in the something down with a fall. You will be afforded pen or pencil will allow hours of entertainment you to reconnect you when Hilary allows the with long dormant motor Russians to hack our skills. You get bonus power grid and there is not points if you can do it in more Internet or televicursive and print. sion. If you are mean and Pick something up want to deprive the birds that you didn’t drop: of their seeds, you can dry This makes me feel good and eat them yourself (if nobody is watching) Write something: and superior (if people
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Enjoy a few cures for the modern world
are watching). Seriously though, not picking stuff up because you did not drop is childish and a microcosm of what’s wrong with the world. It is either “not my problem” or “don’t we pay people to take care of this?” Erase stuff off your hard drive: This is the modern-day equivalent of cleaning out your closet. Really, just because you have the room to keep it does not mean you should keep it. Hitting the “delete” key is one of the most satisfying parts of my day. It means that have made an irreversible decision, no matter how small. Sometimes that’s enough to make me feel like I am in charge of my little slice of the cluttered world. ——— Dennis Hinkamp encourages you to take a break, no matter how short.
‘Groundhog Day’ hits stage MammaMia!FarewellTour November18 TheSummit: ManhattanTransfer&Take6 November15
LONDON (AP) — “Groundhog Day” is back, this time on stage. Is it deja vu, or something new? A musical based on the muchloved 1993 movie about a jaded weatherman forced to live the same day over and over has opened at London’s Old Vic Theatre at the start of what producers hope will be a journey to Broadway. Britain’s theater critics were largely enthusiastic Wednesday, the day after the show’s gala premiere, praising its zany fun and dynamic theatricality, and hailing star Andy Karl as a worthy successor to the movie’s leading man, Bill Murray. Ann Treneman in The Times of London said the show “manages to couple laugh-out-loud British humor with American razzmatazz.” The Guardian’s Michael Billington found it “fantastically smart, clever and witty,” though he said “it left my heart untouched.” Dominic Cavendish in the Daily Telegraph called the show “an instant classic ... equal to, and per-
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Andy Karl portrays Phil Connors and Carlyss Peer portrays Rita Hanson in the play “Groundhog Day” on stage at the Old Vic Theatre in London.
haps better than, the movie.” The musical’s script is by Danny Rubin, who co-wrote the film and keeps it faithful to the spirit of the original. Composer-lyricist Tim Minchin and director Matthew Warchus are the team behind
“Matilda The Musical,” the Roald Dahl-inspired show that won seven Olivier Awards and four Tonys. Like “Matilda,” it’s a bold, clever mix of cynicism and optimism, See DAY on Page 9
Day Continued fron Page 8 both tart and tender. Pittsburgh weatherman Phil Connors (Karl) is less than thrilled to be spending Feb. 2 in small-town Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, covering its famous weather-forecasting rodent — or, as Phil puts it, “talking to hicks about magical beavers.” First he is trapped by a blizzard, then by some sort of karmic revenge:
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Kubo, voiced by Art Parkinson, is shown in the movie, “Kubo and the Two Strings.”
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mation lacks. There’s a life to it. A living substance to the characters, their expressions, the backdrops, the intricately created sets, everything. Director // Travis Knight Kubo is a one-eyed Starring // Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Ralph musician who spends his Fiennes, Rooney Mara, Matthew McConaughey, time in a local town tellBrenda Vaccaro, George Takei, Meyrick Murphy ing stories with origami. Rated // PG for thematic elements, scary images, That’s how the movie action and peril begins. With Kubo strumming his guitar as his oritor Travis Knight) never find itself bogged down feel the need to explain in tedious exposition, and gami paper enchantingly folds itself in mid-air. A the magic or its rules, or can, instead, focus on samurai pops into exiswhy magic exists or why its compelling story and tence and as Kubo plays people aren’t all that surarresting visuals. the paper warrior disprised to see magic in the There’s just something about stop-motion anima- patches a myriad of paper first place. Thank goodtion that provides a surre- enemies: dragons, giant ness for this. It means alism that straight CG ani- spiders and angry chickens that the film never has to
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
He wakes every morning to find that it is, once again, Groundhog Day. Phil’s shock gives way first to hedonism and then to despair, as he realizes he is essentially immortal. One disturbing number shows his many and varied attempts to kill himself — gun, knife, toaster in the shower. After each death he awakes as though nothing has happened. But while it flirts with the abyss, the show is often funny, and ultimately redemptive. Phil emerges transformed, like
Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” — in this case by being shown the ghost of eternal present. Karl, who was Tonynominated for the shortlived New York stage version of “Rocky,” gives an underlying boyish charm to a character who is basically a monumental jerk. The rest of the characters are little more than sketches, although Rita, Phil’s producer and reluctant love interest (played by Carlyss Peer), gets solo numbers that give her some depth. The show didn’t draw
unanimous praise. The first half is hectic — and repetitive, though that comes with the territory. The songs, an eclectic blend of rock, country and other influences, are not as immediately catchy as some of the numbers in “Matilda.” Quentin Letts in the Daily Mail said the musical “needs more work” and more heart. The Hollywood Reporter’s Stephen Dalton said Karl “struggles to earn audience sympathy” as Phil, though he found the staging by Warchus — work-
just to name a few. The beauty of this scene is astounding. The way it dives right into its own universe without apology or explanation is a sublime exercise in complete immersion of an audience. We don’t understand the logistics of Kubo’s world, we’re just glad we get to visit this once. There’s a story about how Kubo’s grandfather, the evil Moon King, stole his eye. His mother is the Moon King’s daughter and is trying to protect Kubo from becoming like her father. There’s a quest Kubo must embark on if he wants to be able to defeat his grandfather once and for all. And yet, all of this is secondary. ing with choreographer Peter Darling and designer Rob Howell — “very inventive, and hugely charming.” “Groundhog Day” runs at the Old Vic until Sept. 17 and was initially due to open on Broadway next year. But co-producer Scott Rudin pulled out of the project in June, leaving its New York future uncertain. The enthusiastic reviews — not least by the New York Times’ influential critic Ben Brantley — should help ensure its future.
It isn’t about why Kubo has to do anything. It’s about the journey it takes for him to get there. It’s about the spectacular visuals and the trueness of the message. It’s about a young man truly understanding himself, discovering what he’s capable of, and proving it to the universe. Laika’s films have all focused on young protagonists. They’re all strong, layered characters who, again, resemble the young heroes and heroines of Miyazaki’s famous anime. The reverence paid to childhood has become a Laika trademark. As a family film, “Kubo” excels. Not just because it’s fun to look at (oh, boy it really is!), but because it doesn’t dumb itself down for kids. It gives them some mental meat to chew on. It presents them with issues to problem solve. It treats them respectfully like the young, developing human beings they are.
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The Reel Place Aaron Peck
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, stop-motion animation studio Laika’s newest movie “Kubo and the Two Strings” is a masterpiece. From its staggeringly gorgeous animation to its imagination-fueled dream story, this film holds nothing back. It’s a brazen journey into a magical world of love, friendship, and sacrifice. Much like Hayao Miyazaki’s films, “Kubo” challenges younger viewers by confronting them with authentic emotions and heartfelt storytelling. It’s not a simple, breezy story about a kid on an adventure. No, this is a movie that treats its younger audience with respect. That allows them the room to feel and grow with its title character. It provides a framework for them to contemplate weighty issues like death, acceptance, fear and faith without getting too dour in the process. Young Kubo (Art Parkinson) exists in a magical world. Taking a page from the Miyazaki playbook, the Laika team (helmed by direc-
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Continued from Page 4 The radiantly beautiful choral music of internationallyrenowned American composer and National Medal of Arts recipient Morten Lauridsen will be showcased in this special performance. The Power of Love — Feb. 11 AFCO will be joined by
Set Continued from Page 4 mostly original and even their old-time cowboy and pioneer songs have an unusual twist. Living in the same isolated place, surrounded by an inspiring landscape of red cliffs is what makes this group thrive. Their first album, “Year One,” was hailed by Baxter Black as a “profundo Gregorian
sagebrush chant.” Since then, their second CD, “Dark Desert Night,” has been on the folk charts in the US and in Europe and has received critical acclaim. 2hattrio will release a new album, “Solitaire,” on Thursday, Sept. 8. 3hattrio lives in a place that has a great and lasting indigenous imprint on it. They don’t attempt to perform the music of the nomadic Native peoples who have lived here for centuries. They are modern-day
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settlers in a place where settlement is not all that old. Renowned folklorist and musician Hal Cannon says, “From our vantage we are not all that different from other pioneers who came from diverse places to make community. From our varied musical backgrounds something truly American can be made out of the necessity to find sociability in an isolated place and to come with the intention to create something new.”
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The Franklin County Fair will continue on Friday, Aug. 19, in Preston. Arena entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. includes Knight of Valour jousting, horse pulls (7 p.m.) and Knight of Valour jousting (8 p.m.). Admission is $5 per person; kids 3 and under are free. Visit Franklin County Fair on Facebook for more information. The Beaver Mountain Musical Festival will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Beaver Mountain Ski Area. Admission is $22 to $25; children under 10 are free. Visit skithebeav.com for more information. Join us to celebrate CultureFest at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the North Logan Library, 475 E. 2500 North. This final event in the Super Summer Event series, sponsored by the Friends of the North Logan Library, is the first annual celebration of the various cultures of Cache Valley. This year’s event is focused on the Latin American
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Challenge No. 3 Objective: Get Charlotte to enjoy four rides. Things started out looking good — she was awed and excited by the big rides we saw as we walked into the fairgrounds. But then she loudly refused to stand on a metal platform next to a ruler to have her height measured. “This does not bode well,” I thought. Then we walked around and asked her which rides she’d like to go on. The carousel? No. A merry-go-round with tiny motorcycles? No. A merry-go-round with tiny threewheelers? No, no, no.
community and features Mariachi Zavala, an Ogden-based group with a solid reputation for fun and festive Mariachi performances. Performance begins at 7 p.m. At 9 p.m., enjoy traditional music, dance and costumes of Mexico and its lively heritage performed by Ballet Folklórico Newára. At 9:30 p.m., Deo Zumba Dancing will close the evening. Visit northloganlibrary.org for more information.
SATURDAY The Cache Bash Demolition Derby will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Cache County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; pre-show begins at 6 p.m.; and the derby starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices at the gate are adults (12 and older) $10, and children under 12 are $5. Discount tickets are available in advance at KSM Music at 50 W. 400 North. The Rocky Mountain Rebels 4x4 Club will host the second annual Extreme Downhill Barbie Jeep Race on Saturday, Aug. 20, in Mendon. Gates open at 9
Getting desperate, I then spent about five minutes trying to place her inside a fiberglass whale while she braced against the cockpit opening with her arms and legs. It was like trying to put a feral cat into a cardboard box. Finally, I got her into the Groovy Van, a train of tiny VW Bus knockoffs linked together on a short oval track. She did not enjoy it at all. She even hated the ride’s best feature, a button that emits a soul-rending klaxon. This horn was not historically accurate — I later listened to a VW Bus horn on YouTube, and it sounds like a trained seal. Not like a sonic weapon designed to stun dinosaurs. Score: -1 out of 4. Charlotte’s Favorite Ride: The automated car wash I
a.m.; race begins at 10 a.m. Follow the signs: Heading south on Hwy. 23 in Mendon, turn west on 300 North and follow the road uphill, staying on 300 North. The Franklin County Fair will continue on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Preston. Arena entertainment beginning at 8 p.m. is Bull Bonanza. Admission is $6 per person; children $3. Visit Franklin County Fair on Facebook for more information. The Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market will be held all day long Saturday, Aug. 20, on the grounds of the Historic Cache County Courthouse at 199 N. Main St. In addition to craft, food and produce vendors, music will be provided by Three Sons. Visit gardenersmarket.org for more information. Bret Hanson will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Caffe Ibis, 52 Federal Ave. My Friends and the Blue Blazers will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Logan Eagles Lodge, 894 N. 200
took her to the night before, and I don’t blame her. There’s sort of a secure thrill in watching a machine blast water at you from so close, and yet you’re completely safe and dry. And sure, the car-wash option I chose cost more than twice as much as a fair ride, but if you don’t get the SpotFree Rinse, what’s even the point?
Challenge No. 4 Objective: Take a lap around the vendor area, buying nothing yet provoking as few outbursts from Charlotte as possible. This challenge was designed to really test our resolve. If Charlotte steps into a grocery store without the proper restraints, she’ll sprint straight toward a kidheight display of the world’s
West. Admission is $5 and open to the public as guests. Come on out to see the best of Cache Valley’s home grown bands performing classic country rock and blues favorites. Support Cache County Sub for Santa by dining from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at Texas Roadhouse, 42 E. 1400 North. Sub for Santa is raising money to cover operational expenses for the coming season. Good food, bounce houses, Santa Claus and a chance to help Sub for Santa open its doors in a few short months. Find Cache County Sub for Santa on Facebook for more information.
SUNDAY Justice Ferguson Trio will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Caffe Ibis, 52 Federal Ave.
MONDAY The North Logan Library Monday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22.
most awful jelly beans, and then either you’re buying her potpourri-flavored candy or you’re getting a lot of nasty looks from fellow shoppers as she screams her head off. Surely, taking a lap around booths filled with everything appealing to a 3-year-old — balloons and stuffed animals and hunting knives — without her losing her cool would be impossible. As we set out on our lap, Charlotte spotted the cotton candy and asked if she could have some. I said no and braced myself, but then Sarah asked why not? “Because it would ruin the challenge!” I said. “That’s stupid,” Sarah said. Our argument over, we bought Charlotte some cotton candy. Sarah also took our lap around the vendor area in
This week’s movie is “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which is rated PG-13. Popcorn and admission is free. The Logan Library Monday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, in the Jim Bridger Room. This week’s movie is “Michael Collins,” which is rated R. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian, which will be strictly enforced. Popcorn and admission is free.
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Helicon West will feature Chadd VanZanten, local author and editor, and Amanda Luzzader, award-winning fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry writer, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Lake Bonneville Room at the Logan Library. Open-mic portion will begin after the presentation. Helicon West is an open-mic opportunity combined with featured speakers; a place for writers to share and learn alike. Writers are invited to read up to seven minutes of their original work. Arrive early to sign up.
a clockwise direction — and since Charlotte was holding the cotton candy in her left hand she could not see the vendors at all. Score: A perfect zero*. (The asterisk denotes that we cheated extensively.) Toward the end of our trip, as Sarah and I watched Charlotte sit on the grass eating cotton candy for the first time in her life, it was pretty hard to feel like I’d had a bad time. Yes, there had been disappointment and Herculean kid wrangling, but I’d also had a lot of fun with my family. I realize that when you plan to be miserable, you typically end up miserable. But sometimes, if you’re lucky, the people you love can sabotage even the best-laid plans.
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