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IN PARADISE Sharon Mikkelson’s work will be featured this weekend at annual Holiday Gift Show
The Herald Journal
NOVEMBER 20-26, 2015
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November 20-26, 2015
COVER 8 Paradise potter Sharon Mikkelson ‘loves to throw’
THE ARTS 4 Cache Civic Ballet ready
to present ‘The Nutcracker’ on Thanksgiving weekend
4 ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’
underway at Logan High
4 Interfaith Thanksgiving
Service set for Sunday night at Logan Tabernacle
5 Red Desert Ramblers to perform in Cache Valley 5 American Piano Quartet to perform at Utah State
BOOKS 12 A rundown of big book gift ideas for the holidays
MOVIES 3 Three stars: ‘Hunger
Games’ saga comes to end with ‘Mockingjay - Part 2’
6 Trio of female directors at helm of major releases
7 Three stars: ‘The Night
Before’ gets very irreverent
CALENDAR 15 See what’s happening this week
Mike Hurst will be demonstrating his handblown glass techniques from 10 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Beads at Knit Unique, 27 N. Main St. (Photo courtesy of Mike Hurst) On the cover: Examples of Sharon Mikkelson’s pottery are on display at th her home in Paradise. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal)
FROM THE EDITOR Now that the temperature is increasingly on the frosty side, perhaps a couple of hours spent in the near vicinity of a redhot torch is appealing to you. If it is, then you might consider dropping by Beads by Knit Unique on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to noon and from 3 to 5 p.m., renowned Ogden lampworker Mike Hurst is slated to present a pair of free demonstrations at the store located just north of the Bluebird Restaurant.
According to his bio: “Mike Hurst is an Ogden, Utah, based lampworker who specializes in pendants, jewelry, marbles and more. He began working with glass in January of 1994. Since that time he has passionately studied and practiced the art, always striving to perfect his techniques and learn something new. In addition to lampworking, Mike has experience with glass fusing, glass etching and neon sign making. “Mike’s work is inspired by nature’s beauty, pop culture, the strange and macabre. Halloween is his favorite holiday, which is noticeable in his work. Hurst’s evil eye jewelry have become some of
his most popular items and his signature pieces.” While Hurst creates items as diverse as skulls and Star Trek pendants to hearts and sea turtles, it’s his eyeballs that are truly unique. To give them a look — or is that, to give them a look at you? — visit hurstshandblownglass. mysite.com and click on “Eyeballs/Evil Eyes” on the upper right portion of the home page. The demonstrations are “first come, first serve,” so if you’re hoping to eyeball some of Hurst’s eyeballs, you might want to be there early. — Jeff Hunter
Katniss’ saga comes to an end as focus turns to war
– Jennifer Lawrence on filming “The Hunger Games” with co-stars and friends Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth (Page 6)
By Aaron Peck Cache movie critic
The war-torn images of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2” are sobering and familiar. This film, perhaps more than any of the other movies in the series, takes on the real collateral damage of war. Given current events, the final installment of the “Hunger Games” franchise acts as a dystopian mirror on which to project our own self-destructive actions as human beings. The third movie — “Mockingjay - Part 1” — dove into how media can manipulate the masses in times of war., and how propaganda is such a strong, unifying tool for good and evil. Now the troops are unified, and the stakes are raised. The first part was the precursor to war, the second part is the war. Little interest is held in the love triangle that Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) finds herself embroiled in with Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson). It’s probably the most uninteresting aspect of the entire story. Thankfully, the movie spends a limited amount of time focused on Katniss’s waffling on which beau to pick. Instead it’s laserfocused on the toll of war. It’s impossible not to see numerous parallels between
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Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.”
★★★ ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2’ Director // Francis Lawrence Starring // Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Julianne Moore, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci, Natalie Dormer, Willow Shields, Robert Knepper Rated // PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for some thematic material
current events and the events happening here. “Part 2” accurately, and, at times, brutally, shows the devastat-
ing effects of urban siege warfare. We begin with the war. The rebels, led by President Coin (Julianne Moore)
are gearing up to move into the Capitol for the final push on President Snow’s (Donald Sutherland) troops. As they do, the Capitol civilians are caught in the middle of merciless fighting. Huddled groups of civilians fleeing the fighting and being caught in the crossfire is something it seems we’re seeing nightly on the news. The movie doesn’t shy away from the enormous cost of war. Sure, Coin’s campaign to overthrow the tyrant See GAMES on Page 12
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‘Games’ finishes up strong
“We would go to Wal-Mart. We bought slingshots. We played in creeks.”
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ALL MIXED UP
Quotable
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all mixed up Tabernacle hosts two concerts this weekend Cache Community Connections Civic and Interfaith Council presents the 13th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Logan Tabernacle. Entitled “Give Thanks with One Voice,” the service will feature performances from a wide variety of local singers and musicians from all faiths. The event is free and open to public. In addition, BYU-Idaho’s From
the Heart Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Logan Tabernacle. The event is free and open to public. From the Heart is a talented choir of 32 students and alumni from BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. The musical program and message is healing, inspiring,and full of love. The focus of their message is on the Savior, Jesus Christ, and the miracle of his life. Visit logantabernacle.blogspot. com for more information.
USU String Program presents recital The Utah State University String Program presents its annual fall recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the Caine Performance Hall. “The USU String Chamber Music Recital showcases the students of the USU string program,” said Brad Ottesen, assistant professor in the
Caine College of the Arts and violist in the Fry Street Quartet. “Every semester, students form new chamber music projects and prepare their repertoire under the guidance of the Fry Street Quartet.” According to Ottesen, additional artistic input comes through master
‘The Nutcracker’ returns
Long tradition set to continue Nov. 27-30 at Eccles Theatre
The Cache Valley Civic Ballet is proud to present its 33rd production of “The Nutcracker” this Thanksgiving weekend. An enchanted and engaging Christmas story by E.T. Hoffman, this production has become a Cache Valley tradition. Nightly performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Saturday, Nov. 28, and Monday, Nov. 30. Matinees will also be performed at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 and 28. Audiences will be delighted by the colorful scenery, beautiful costumes, enthusiastic performances, and the wonderful music of Tchaikovsky. The story centers around Clara, the young girl whose fantasy dream makes the Christmas tree grow larger than one could imagine, brings toy presents and soldiers to life,
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Cache Valley Civic Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” will be presented Nov. 27-28 and 30, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre.
and warms our hearts with the beauty of her candy land filled with mystical characters and the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy. In addition to the Cache
Valley Civic Ballet Company dancers and public cast members, this year’s performance will feature two professional guest artists.
Colin Jacob, a trainee with Ballet West and finalist at the International Ballet Festival of Miami, will See RETURNS on Page 12
classes by world-class guest artists of the Chamber Music Society of Logan. Tickets for the recital are $10 general admission, $8 seniors and youth, $5 USU faculty and staff and free for USU students with valid ID. For more information and tickets, visit arts.usu.edu.
‘St. Louis’ coming to Logan High Logan High School will present “Meet Me in St. Louis” at 7:30 p.m. November 20-21 and 23-24 in the LHS Auditorium. Set in St. Louis during the 1904 World’s Fair, this charming slice of Americana is based on the heartwarming 1944 film starring Judy Garland and features some of the most memorable songs by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. These include “The Trolley Song,” “The Boy Next Door,” “Under the Bamboo Tree,” “ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and, of course, “Meet Me in St. Louis,” as well as some beautiful new numbers, “You’ll Hear a Bell” and “You Were Made for Loving.” Join the Smith family as they look forward to the opening of the Great Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 and “meet them at the fair.” Tickets can be purchased online by going at the school’s website at loganschools.org, then going to the student or parent/community link and finding musical tickets. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and children for online reserved seating; $6 for adults and $5 for students and children for online general admission seating. Tickets are slightly more when purchased at the door.
art of piano quartets began in the latter 19th century and has since found new popularity due to the quartet’s efforts in research, commissions and performances over the last three decades. The quartet — as the name implies — includes four musicians: Robin Hancock, Scott Holden, Del Parkinson and Jeffrey Shumway. All four focus their careers in all
areas of performance, teaching, composing and arranging. “The Quartet has been playing some of the most entertaining and difficult piano ensemble music for almost 30 years,” said Kevin Olson, associate professor of music at USU. “The quartet’s concerts are always packed with
A ‘Bandito’ Christmas
Pickleville Playhouse’s production of “Juanito Bandito’s Christmas Carol 2015” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12 and 14, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. A 3 p.m. matinee is also scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12. For tickets and more information, visit picklevilleplayhouse.com. Juanito Bandito is wreaking havoc across the country as the Christmas season approaches. A See PIANO on Page 7 stroke of bad luck leaves him stranded in an ancient Western town inhabited by a quirky band of elves with a secret to keep. When he learns about the “Man Up North” making gifts for millions of good boys and girls, he comes up with a plan to pull off the biggest heist in holiday history! Will Bandito put an end to Christmas happiness or will visits to his past, present and future be enough to convince him that he’s not as bad as he imagines himself to be? Written by TJ Davis, “Juanito Bandito’s Christmas Carol 2015” features a cluster of zany characters, several toe-tapping holiday tunes and Juanito Bandito’s hilarious brand of improv and audience interaction. It’s a heartwarming holiday tale designed to create a lasting memory for the people you love the most. Join the tens of thousands that count Juanito Bandito as their most anticipated Christmas tradition.
Holiday Gift Show
Photo courtesy of Red Desert Ramblers
The Red Desert Ramblers will perform on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church.
Ramblers coming to town
Thirteen local artists will be holding a Holiday Gift Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 35 N. 400 West in Hyrum. The show will be hosted at the art deco home of Leona Hawks and Jack Loefflebein, which is located in the restored LDS seminary building north of the South Cache 8-9 Center. The show will include fused and stained glass, jewelry, pottery, handmade books, fiber art, polymer clay art and handmade soaps and lotions. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
Salt Lake City-based band slated to perform Saturday Parade of Gingerbread
The Bridger Folk Music Society will sponsor a concert featuring The Red Desert Ramblers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church, 178 W. Center St. Tickets to see the Salt Lake Citybased group are $15 and may be purchased in advance by calling 535-1408 or visiting bridgerfolk. org. The Red Desert Ramblers play bluegrass and classic country and swing music, blending harmonies with “smoking” instrumental breaks. They are a regional band
with national recognition. Having a hammered dulcimer in the band distinguishes the Ramblers from other Bluegrass bands in both a traditional and progressive way. Sharon Mitchell, the group’s leader and hammered dulcimist, draws from her old time roots, and all the members of the band are versatile, with wide-ranging musical experiences and tastes. The group plays many festivals, including Pickin’ in the Pines in Flagstaff, Arizona. They have been honored by the International
Bluegrass Music Association as the only band featured at the Mountain West Conference of the Arts. The Red Desert Ramblers earned national acclaim as the first Utah band hired to perform at the International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Festival in Nashville. With friends throughout the Mountain West, Southwest and Northwest, the Ramblers are members of seven Bluegrass organizations throughout those areas. For more information, visit reddesertramblers.com.
With the holiday season here, it’s time again for the annual Parade of Gingerbread Homes in downtown Logan. Area culinary architects are invited to submit entries into the 16th Annual Parade of Gingerbread Homes. Entries may depict any architectural structure, either real or imaginary. The event has grown into a much loved local tradition, not only for those who might enter a gingerbread house, but for those who participate by voting on their favorite edible wonderland. The public will have a chance to vote beginning Saturday, Dec. 5. Official entry forms and a complete list of rules are available at logandowntown. org. For more information, contact Gary Saxton at 752-2161 ext. 4.
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The American Piano Quartet is coming to Logan for its first performance at Utah State University at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Caine Performance Hall. Paul Pollei founded the American Piano Quartet in 1984. The quartet prides itself on performing original works, transcriptions and arrangements for the combination of two pianos and eight hands. The
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‘Hunger Games’ stars remain close friends LOS ANGELES (AP) — Upon meeting six years ago, they were three little-known actors helping to launch a new franchise. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth instantly clicked, bonding as friends even before making the first “Hunger Games” film. “We went out there two or three weeks before we even started shooting and we were like kids,” Lawrence said of hanging out with her co- stars when they first met in North Carolina, where the first “Hunger
Games” was filmed. “We would go to Wal-Mart,” she said. “We bought slingshots. We played in creeks.” Their friendship has only grown as they’ve become global superstars. With the saga’s final film, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2,” opening Friday, the trio’s professional relationship may be ending, but they say their personal one is permanent. The three actors talked about their friendship in a recent interview with The Associated Press. Their com-
ments have been edited for brevity. ——— AP: How long was it before you realized you were friends, not just co-workers? Lawrence: Our first phone call. Hutcherson: Yep, before we met. Lawrence (to Hemsworth): When did you and I meet? We met at the barbecue. Hemsworth: We met at the barbecue, yeah.
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Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson pose for a portrait in Los Angeles.
A trio of female directors Three new films feature women in pivotal roles LOS ANGELES (AP) — This week, audiences can go deep underground with Antonio Banderas to experience the plight of the trapped Chilean miners in “The 33,” sing Christmas carols with John Goodman and Diane Keaton in “Love the Coopers,” and gawk voyeuristically at Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s wellheeled depressives in “By the Sea.” The three films couldn’t be more different — an inspirational true story, a star-studded holiday dramedy, and an art house portrait of a crumbling marriage — but they have one unique thing in common: All were directed by women. While it might not be the only time this has happened, it certainly isn’t a regular occurrence for Hollywood, where only a fraction of directors are women. “It’s extraordinarily rare to have three high-profile movies being released on the same weekend all directed by women,” said Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst with box office tracker Rentrak. “You can bet every single weekend there are at least three films opening directed by men. That makes this notable.” According to a study by the Sundance Institute and Women in
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Director Patricia Riggen works on the set of Alcon Entertainment’s true-life drama, “The 33,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Hollywood, women directed only 4.7 percent of studio films and 10 percent of independent films from 2009 to 2013. The variance of this weekend is less a sign of changing times than an illustrative coincidence, highlighting the unending challenges faced by female directors in the industry to get their films financed and distributed. “There is a lot of consciousness
being raised at the moment, but the truth of the matter is that independent films are more likely to be directed by women than studio films with big budgets — unless Angelina Jolie is involved,” said Anne Thompson, founder and editor in chief of Thompson on Hollywood at Indiewire. Jolie stands apart from the pack See TRIO on Page 11
Hallmark gets holidays started NEW YORK (AP) — The Hallmark Channel may have aired a movie titled “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” last week, but its viewers clearly are. The holiday season can’t come early enough at Hallmark, where it officially began on Oct. 31. The family-friendly network devotes the final two months of the year to holiday programming, and its eager viewers made it the third most-watched cable network last week behind ESPN and Fox News Channel. Prime-time viewership at Hallmark for the first two weeks of its holiday focus is up 89 percent over the network’s average during October, the Nielsen company said. “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” had 3.6 million viewers for its premiere on Saturday, while Sunday’s original movie, “Christmas Inc.,” had 2.5 million, Nielsen said. The network plans original movies for every evening of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Candace Cameron Bure, whose “Under Wraps” was the mostwatched cable movie last year, is returning with the new film, “A Christmas Detour.” The holiday movies are capped with “A Christmas Melody,” a new movie starring Mariah Carey, on Dec. 19. As anticipated, the second Democratic presidential debate had the smallest audience of any presidential contest so far this year. It was seen by 8.55 million people on CBS last Saturday night, Nielsen said. CBS won the week in prime time, averaging 10.2 million viewers. NBC had 8.3 million viewers, ABC had 6.2 million and Fox had 3.6 million. For the week of Nov. 9-15, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: NFL Football: Arizona at Seattle, NBC, 19.39 million; “60 Minutes,” CBS, 18.13 million; “NCIS,” CBS, 16.68 million; “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 14.92 million; “Sunday Night NFL Pregame,” NBC, 13.94 million; Republican Presidential Debate, Fox Business, 13.5 million; “Walking Dead,” AMC, 12.87 million; “Dancing With the Stars,” ABC, 12.63 million; “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 12.39 million; “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 12.02 million.
Piano Continued from Page 5 energy, virtuosity and humor.” The performance will include a variety of musical arrangements by well-known composers that include Johannes Brahms and Frederic Chopin.
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Seth Rogen and Jillian Bell share a scene in “The Night Before.”
★★★ ‘The Night Before’ Director // Jonathan Levine Starring // Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Mindy Kaling, Jillian Bell, Tracy Morgan, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Shannon Rated // R for drug use and language throughout, some strong sexual content and graphic nudity
The night is full of promise. A secret invite to one of the city’s most exclusive parties has found its way into Ethan’s hands. They have to go, but not before they find themselves embroiled in cheeky hijinks with a “It’s a chance to hear the equivalent of a ‘piano orchestra’ and many of the pieces they perform are difficult arrangements and transcriptions of great orchestral literature,” Olson said. The American Piano Quartet concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 797-8022 or visit arts.usu.edu.
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able to go in with a weak stomach when it comes to poking fun at Christmas. That seems to be the movie’s main aim. There’s nothing sacred, which is to be expected when folks like Rogen — and his long-time collaborator Evan Goldberg — are involved. So, it’s safe to say if you were incensed by the Starbucks cup controversy, then “The Night Before” would throw you
into a frothing rage. Awash in current social media humor, “The Night Before” feels like a stoner comedy for Millennials. Though, it doesn’t forget where it came from because it also feels like a love letter to Christmas movies past. It never misses an opportunity to reference films like “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Carol” and even “Die Hard.” It’s determined to carve out its own niche in the you-must-watchthis-movie-every-Christmas category, all the while still paying homage to those that came before. Oh, and it’s funny. It really is. Each guy plays their part to perfection. Mackie adds the charm
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The Reel Place Aaron Peck
Not since “Scrooged” have the movies taken on Christmastime with such irreverent glee. “The Night Before” is a raunchy, drug-fueled Christmas buddy comedy that delightedly abstains from logic, trading it for a surreal quasireality wherein anything can happen. Three buddies, Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen) and Chris (Anthony Mackie), have an annual tradition. Every year for 14 years, the three of them have met up on Christmas Eve to hang out since Ethan’s parents were run down by a drunk driver Isaac and Chris are the only family he’s had. Only now the trio is moving on. This will be the last time the three of them take on Christmas Eve in New York City together. That’s because Isaac is about to be a father and Chris is far too famous of a professional football player to be palling around with two dopes all the time. Ethan, sadly, is the one stuck in the past. Like Gary King from “The World’s End,” Ethan is stymied by a deadly case of arrested development. He’s unable to move on, while his friends have passed him by.
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‘I LOVE THROWING’
Paradise’s Sharon Mikkelson is passionate about pottery
The life of a professional potter is not all glaze and glamor. It is one of toil and seclusion, which suits self-proclaimed introvert Sharon Mikkelson just fine. Growing up, Mikkelson always leaned toward the artistic, and after taking her first ceramics class in college, things became clear. “I’ve just always liked drawing and painting, so I kind of thought I would be an art major. So then when I took a pottery class, I thought, Oh, this is for me,” Mikkelson said. Mikkelson earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and an Master of Fine Arts from Utah State University before beginning her career as a full-time potter, specializing in functional pottery. “I like the idea that people use my mugs and bowls and plates every day,” Mikkelson said while standing before a shelf of her pottery. Each small platter spirals in the center, her signature. Delicate lines outlining horses or fish or geese circle many of her pieces, as her love for painting has not diminished. “I’ve probably spent as much time painting and decorating as I do throwing the pots and stuff,” she said. “It’s just kind of fun.” With a few exceptions, Mikkelson creates everything on her potter’s wheel. “I love throwing,” she said. “It’s just very calming. If you’re upset about anything, things don’t work out, so you have to really calm yourself. For me, it‘s kind of like a meditation. You have to just pay attention to each part of the process because it’s really easy to screw things up along the way.” After her MFA, Mikkelson began traveling to street fairs and art festivals along the Intermountain West to sell her work. She was there for the first Utah Arts Festival and the first Summerfest. See LOVE on Page 15
Photos by Eli Lucero Story by Garret Faylor
Potter Sharon Mikkelson (facing page) and other Cache Valley artists will be sharing their work at the annual Holiday Gift Show this weekend in Hyrum.
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Stars Continued from Page 6 Hutcherson: Which barbecue? AP: How well do you know Atlanta after shooting there for so long? Lawrence: I’m still shooting in Atlanta. I live in Atlanta. Hutcherson: I really love Atlanta. It’s got great restaurants. It’s got really fun clubs to go to. It’s nice weather. They’ve got good parks. Lawrence: We had each other. We all lived in the same neighborhood. Now I’m in Atlanta. It was so sad because I was renting a house to do another movie out there, and it’s my first movie without them in Atlanta. So my assistant was asking me about a house, and I said Just ask Josh and Liam where — oh, God. Now I’m in my same neighborhood without my boys. AP: Is it common to form such close friendships with your co-stars? Lawrence: Not really. Because you can meet people and they’re fine co-stars, really great to work with, and that’s all you hope for. You don’t go into anything hoping you meet your two best friends. Hutcherson: If you did, you’d be sadly disappointed. Lawrence: So I don’t have any complaints with anybody I’ve ever worked with before, but like a friendship is just a very different chemistry that we just all
happen to really have. Hemsworth: It just clicked. It just works. Lawrence: There’s never been any drama ever. Hemsworth: We’ve been through some stuff, as the three of us. Lawrence: Yes, we have. But no fights. I mean, Josh and I fight when we get grumpy. Arguments. Hutcherson: We bicker, like old people. AP: So this was really lucky, then, to work together for so long. Hutcherson: And just to go through this whole experience with the two of them — that in itself is a bonding factor, and on top of that have it be a bonding factor with people who you really love, it’s really great. And also to have each other to experience this with, because it’s such a big change and it’s pretty intense sometimes. Like we have moments — before we have a premiere or after the red carpet or whatever,
in the back kitchen of the hotel — and we all three huddle around like a group hug, just (sigh). It’s revitalizing. AP: Do you hang out in real life? Lawrence: Yeah, we do. If we’re all in the same city, we definitely always hang out. We went to New York. Hemsworth: Yeah, we all met in New York when you were there. We came and flew out. Lawrence: That was sweet. Hemsworth: We hadn’t seen each other for a while. We had a fun little weekend. Whenever we can and it’s possible to get a little time together, we’ll make the effort. Lawrence: If we’re in LA, we go to Liam’s place because it’s in Malibu and it’s wonderful. I almost came over to charge my phone one time. Hemsworth: Yeah, absolutely. Anytime. I’ve got outlets.
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University. Veteran producer Mike Medavoy approached her for “The 33,” which was in itself a unique experience. “It’s still very difficult to get women financed on anything other than a family film or a romantic comedy,” said
Thompson. “And the real problem for women directors is they’re not forgiven for failing.” All three weekend releases have not been particularly well received by critics and none are likely to have the headline-grabbing
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teach myself how to direct so I could protect what I’ve written,” Nelson said. Every step has been trying. Her directorial debut, “Corrina, Corrina,” took almost 11 years to make. “I Am Sam” took seven years — and Sean Penn was attached for many of those. She noted how drastically studio filmmaking has changed since then. “The projects that I was interested in were now made more independently,” said Nelson, who took a directing hiatus to raise her daughter. “It became about putting a project together and then going out and getting financing, as opposed to developing it at a studio.” Riggen also had to forge her own path — producing her own projects after graduating from film school at Columbia
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picture. Patricia Riggen (“Girl in Progress”) also struggled to drum up studio Continued from Page 6 support for “The 33” — by nature of her celebrity one of the highest profile status. “By the Sea,” her international news stories third narrative feature, is of the last decade, and the only film out of the one that happens to have a three that was acquired happy ending. by a big studio before “We couldn’t get any production started. studios to finance it, so “Angelina Jolie is we became an indepenan example of a major dent movie,” she said. movie star who has the “Being a woman director clout to do whatever she is the hard way.” wants,” said Thompson. Nelson knows this keenly. She’s been workIt’s not as though the ing in the industry for other films didn’t try for the majors, but these nearly three decades. A studios just weren’t inter- bad early experience with writing convinced her that ested out of the gates. she needed to learn how It took director Jessie Nelson nearly four years to direct, too. She’d sold to bring “Love the Coo- a script conceived as a “female ‘Diner’” only to pers” to the big screen — and that was with her see it turned into a misogynistic joke at the hands wealth of experience of many male writers. and stars attached. CBS “I thought, well, if I Films eventually came aboard to greenlight the want to write, I should
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Big books make great gifts for the holidays NEW YORK (AP) — Coffee table books are always great gifts for just the right enthusiast, and they’re plentiful at holiday time as quick grabs or advance buys. A few suggestions, based on interest area: FASHION & CELEBRITY “Harper’s Bazaar: Models,” by Derek Blasberg: Christy, Naomi, Linda, Kate, Gisele and more. In all, the magazine’s editor in chief, Glenda Bailey, and editor at large, Blasberg, have selected 28 famous faces, with essays, covers and interviews. Abrams, $65. “Curves,” photographs by Victoria Janashvili: Portraits focused on body esteem for women, all women — short, tall, big and bigger. Janashvili ends with a nude self-portrait to, she writes, “see myself as a beautiful one — like all the women that I photograph.” Self-published, $51 at Curvesthebook.com. “Creating the Illu-
sion: A Fashionable History of Hollywood Costume Designers,” by Jay Jorgensen and Donald L. Scoggins: The people behind movie fashion get their due in long essays accompanied by production shots, illustrations and behind-the-scenes candids. From the silent era of Greta Garbo to Johnny Depp’s pirate. Running Press, $65. “Peter Lindbergh: Images of Women II,” designed by Juan Gatti, text by Werner Spies, Wim Wenders and Peter Handke: The German photographer’s work spanning 2005 through 2014, black and white from the worlds of fashion, society and film. Portraits and nudes include Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton and Kate Winslet — and a few famous men. Schirmer/ Mosel, $99.95. PHOTOGRAPHY, ILLUSTRATION & FILM “Schatz Images: 25 Years,” by Howard Schatz: A stunning,
two-volume box set from the award-winning photographer spanning portraits of murderers and athletes, dancers and models, pregnant moms and “interesting nobodies,” as the publisher puts it. A limited-edition retrospective. Glitterati Inc., $365. “Fellini: The Sixties,” by Manoah Bowman: Focused on the director’s most iconic work, including “Dolce Vita,” ‘’81/2,” ‘’Juliet of the Spirits” and “Fellini
Satyricon.” Includes some never-before-seen archive photos, along with stills and essays from an array of contemporary writers. A collaboration between
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Continued from Page 4 perform the role of the Cavalier. And the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will be performed by Emily Neale. A graduate of the Ellison Ballet who trained with acclaimed ballerina Gelsey Kirkland and ballet master Edward Ellison, Neale is currently a trainee at Ballet West in Salt Lake City. Supporting these characters is an ensemble of nearly 50 company members, as well as more than 50 public cast members. More than 200 hours of rehearsal and volunteer time goes into creating this captivating production of “The Nutcracker.” The Cache Valley Civic Ballet is the regional ballet company for Northern Utah and is under the artistic direction of company founder Sandy Emile. Tickets are $12 to $25. Sugar Plum Tea tickets for matinee performances are $4. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 752-0026, visit cachearts.org or the Ellen Eccles Box Office at 43 S. Main St.
Continued from Page 4 Snow seems just, but do the ends justify the means? Are we willing to sacrifice innocent people — children! — for the greater good, so to speak? Do we give into xenophobia? Do we allow ourselves to be manipulated by it, or do we rise above such prejudices? These are the questions “Part 2” seeks to answer. Well, maybe it’s better explained that these are the questions the movie asks, and it’s up to us to answer them. The philosophical and topical underpinnings of “Part 2” are its main virtue. Yet, it doesn’t sit around pontificating forever
Turner Classic Movies and Running Press, $65. “Nextinction,” by Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy: A follow to the cartoonist’s wild collection of extinct birds. The 192 here, in Steadman’s trademark trippy style, are alive but endangered, including the giant ibis, the kakapo and the spoon-billed sandpiper. Steadman and Levy have dubbed themselves the “gonzovationists.” Portion of proceeds to BirdLife International. Bloomsbury, $50. “Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History,” by Michael Klastorian and Randal Atamaniuk: Marking the 30th
either. There are some very well thought out, well-shot action scenes that put the earlier shakycam-filmed “Hunger Games” movies to shame. There’s a tunnel sequence that is every bit as suspenseful as any horror movie. The timing is spot on, and the action is decipherable. Two things that the first two movies — especially the first one — failed to have. Lawrence continues to be the highlight as far as acting goes, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the fact that this is the last time we’ll be seeing a new Philip Seymour Hoffman performance. It’s a realization that isn’t easy to shake while watching. Once the end rolls around, “Part 2” suffers a bit from endof-the-franchise fatigue. The
anniversary of the original movie, hundreds of images from all three in the time-travel trilogy. Concept art and storyboards are also included, along with cast and crew interviews. Harper Design, in conjunction with Universal Pictures, $50. TV & MUSIC “Dr. Who: Impossible Worlds,” by Stephen Nicholas and Mike Tucker: For the hard-core fan, this volume offers a 50-year history of the show in art and design. Extras at the back include sketches, schematics and full-color sets on cards tucked into an envelope. Harper Design, $45. “Blue’s Hands,” by Joseph A. Rosen: The photographer chronicles his own 30-year love affair with blues music focusing on the working hands of some of the greats. In full color closeups, from juke joints to concert halls and luxury liners, Rosen sticks to his mission of letting the See BOOKS on Page 13
screenplay seems unable to let go of its characters drawing out the end for ages. Much like “Lord of the Rings: Return of the King,” “Part 2” has at least half a dozen spots it could end, but it doesn’t. Those quibbles are small, though, because at the end it’s still hard to shake some of the imagery we’ve been presented with — visual depictions of violence that are frighteningly similar to what we see on the nightly news. On the surface it might be easy to detach oneself from it because it’s a fictional tale about a dystopian future. While that may be the case, there’s no denying that “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2” hits close to home in more ways than one.
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“To My Friend K.J.”
“The Carnival”
By Terri Barnes
By Judy Talbot
I thank you for your inspiration, I thank you for your dedication.
That I am special in every way, so that I know there will come a day.
The carnival comes once a year, Crowds of people will be there. With lots of food they always buy, A good hamburger, a hot dog to try.
I thank you for having faith in me, I thank you for helping me see.
That I can hold my head up high and worthy enough to see him, eye to eye
The ferris wheel goes up in the air, Ride the hammer if you dare. You no longer see the merry go round, The great music, a happy sound.
Now it’s time for the fun house mirror, Your face looking funny, you won’t fear. Long ago the laughing lady was there, She laughed too much without a care.
Into the darkness, crowds go home, Coming back tomorrow to roam, The carnival will hot stay, Next year coming back another day.
“Christmas Tree” By Lois Humphrey Christmas tree, pretty Christmas tree With your lights of red and blue, With golden tinsel everywhere And candy canes there too.
Your ornaments all glisten Your star is shining bright, Christmas tree, pretty Christmas tree You are a child’s delight
Books Continued from Page 12 hands tell the story, with nugget bios of each artist at the back. Schiffer Publishing, $29.99. “Bob Dylan All the Songs,” by Philippe Margotin and JeanMichel Guesdon: This is the story behind every track. That’s 492 songs. Along with exhaustive notes on players, lyrics and production, the two have included bites of backstory for true “Dylanologists.” Photos of the man and his famous friends and collaborators abound. Black Dog & Leventhal, $50. “Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting,” by Eilon Paz: One need not be a vinyl head to appreciate this book, but one does need a healthy appreciation of music. This gem reads like “Humans of New York” of the crate-digging scene. Paz first selfpublished his ode to vinyl collectors, beginning in New York but spreading to collectors from Portu-
gal to Japan to his native Israel and back again to Brooklyn. In all, he tells the stories and lovingly photographs the collections of more than 130 people, including Acid Jazz record label co-founder Gilles Peterson, among other notables. Ten Speed Press, $50. TRAVEL & POP CULTURE “Passage to Cuba,” by Cynthia Carris Alonso: The photographer has spent 20 years shooting Cuba. At a time of openness for American visitors, she captures street scenes, historic moments and beautiful landscapes, from Havana to the sparkling blue shoreline of Varadero Beach. In thoughtful but spare text, she explains the Spanish architecture of Old Havana, poses the dancers of Cuba’s water ballet team and shares her shots of a rally celebrating the return of Elian Gonzalez. Skyhorse Publishing, $45. “John Baeder’s Road Well Taken,” by Jay Williams: Nobody captured “diner consciousness” quite like the realist painter Baeder. In this volume, Williams creates a full account of Baeder’s
life, including interviews with the artist and nearly 300 images of his collectable diner paintings, watercolors, vintage photos and memorabilia. The Vendome Press, $45. “The National Parks: An American Legacy,” photographs by Ian Shive: The National Park Service marks its 100th anniversary in 2016. From a portrait of a golden-mantled ground squirrel in Glacier National Park to a serene sunset at Denali, this book includes more than 200 never-before-seen images. A bald eagle guards prey in Olympic National Park, the stark dunes at White Sands create a wind pattern and the sunrise turns peaks yellow in Death Valley. Insight Editions, $50. “Revolution: Mapping the Road to American Independence, 1755-1783,” by Richard H. Brown and Paul E. Cohen: 60 detailed, full-color maps tell the story of the American Revolution. Many document decisive battles, accompanied by essays putting them into context. Geeks of the period will revel. W.W. Norton & Company, $75.
The Hatch Academy of Magic and Music and the Cache Conjurers Association will host a family friendly performance of magic by Theron Milo, the Rocky Mountain Wizard, at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at the the Thatcher-Young Mansion. Among the highlights of his hour long performance will be the dancing handkerchief, the magic billiard balls, and Robert Harbin’s Zig Zag illusion, regarded by many experts as the greatest illusion of the 20th century. Milo has studied and practiced the art of magic most of his life. While attending Brigham Young University, he performed as the house magician at the Brick Oven Restaurant in Provo. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Seating limited to just 56. For more information or to reserve tickets by phone, call (435) 932-0017. Tickets are also available online at hatchacademy.com.
‘A Nativity Celebration’
The Prince Gallery will host the opening of “A Nativity Celebration” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at 2600 N. Main St., Ste. 106, in North Logan. Forty different artists from around Utah have been working on original art depicting their interpretation of that sacred and holy night over 2,000 years ago. Visit princegallerylogan.com for more information.
Cache Symphony show
The Cache Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the season at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Morgan Theatre at Utah State University. Dr. Mark Emile has taken over as the new music director, and this opening concert will feature Aaron Copeland’s “Hoedown” and Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major. This year, concerts are on Saturday nights and due to construction in the Kent Concert Hall, the venue has moved to the Morgan Theatre. Be sure to come early to get a good seat as seating will be somewhat limited. School age students and USU students with ID are admitted for free. Adult admission is $5. Tickets are available at arts.usu.edu or at the ticket office at the Caine College of the Arts. For more information, visit cachesymphonyorchestra.wordpress.com.
‘Wonderland’ on ice
The Cache Valley Figure Skating Club will present “Winter Wonderland” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Eccles Ice Center, 2825 N. 200 East in North Logan. Local skaters will be performing to holiday favorites. Admission is free, but a donation of canned goods for the Cache Community Food Pantry is requested. Please call 787-2288 or visit cvfsc.com or ecclesice.com for more information.
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International Education Week at Utah State University continues with Diversity Day and a panel discussion on “It Starts With Us” from 10:10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom. Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to the USU Physics Department’s eighth annual November Demo Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Room 130 of the Eccles Science Learning Center Emert Auditorium. Theme for the event is “Making Waves” and admission is free. For information, call 797-3517 or visit usu.edu/science/unwrapped. Thirteen local artists will be holding a Holiday Gift Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 35 N. 400 West in Hyrum. The show will be hosted at the art deco ohm of Leona Hawks and Jack Loefflebein, which is located in the restored LDS seminary building north of the South Cache 8-9 Center. The show will include fused and stained glass, jewelry, pottery, handmade books, fiber art, polymer clay art and handmade soaps and lotions. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
SATURDAY USU’s Indian Student Association’s annual Festival of Light event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Taggart
Love Continued from Page 9 “Back then it was just fun,” Mikkelson said. “It was just a real thrill that people liked my work and wanted to buy it.” Though the thrill may still be there, things have definitely changed. “I‘ve really cut back (on traveling),” she said. “I just
Student Center Ballroom. Admission is $16. The Bridgerland Audubon Society’s annual birdseed sale will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the small round storage building just off Valley View Highway on the road to the landfill. The price is $27 for a 50-pound bag on the day of the sale. Any seed left over will be sold for $30 per bag. BYU-Idaho’s From the Heart Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Logan Tabernacle. The event is free and open to public. From the Heart is a talented choir of 32 students and alumni from BYUIdaho in Rexburg. The musical program and message is healing, inspiring,and full of love. The focus of their message is on the Savior, Jesus Christ, and the miracle of his life. Visit logantabernacle.blogspot.com for more information.
No. 2 in D Major. School age students and USU students with ID will be admitted for free. Adult admission is $5. Tickets are available online at arts.usu.edu or at the ticket office at the Caine College of the Arts. For more information, please visit cachesymphonyorchestra.wordpress.com.
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 postmormon. org/logan.
Lace ‘N Levis Square Dance Club will be dancing on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 1650 E. 2600 North in North Logan. We are starting a new class for beginning square dancing and round dancing. Class is open to couples, singles and families. Round dancing class starts at 6 p.m., main stream class at 7 p.m. and plus and main stream club dance at 8 p.m. For more information, call Mike at 757-4479.
Ché Zuro will perform from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Caffe Ibis, 52 Federal Ave.
for more information. The Logan Library Monday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in the Jim Bridger Room. This week’s movie is “Tomorrowland,” which is rated PG-13. Popcorn and admission is free. Mountain Crest High School will hold a movie night featuring “Inside Out” at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in the MCHS auditorium. The school will be collecting cans for its annual food drive. All families are invited, and the cost is two cans per person or one case per family. Popcorn will also be sold for one bag per can. Any help is much appreciated, and this is great way to enjoy an evening together as a family and help local families, as well.
The Cache Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the season at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Morgan Theatre at Utah State University. Dr. Mark Emile has taken over as the new music director, and this opening concert will feature Aaron Copeland’s “Hoedown” and Jean Sibelius’s Symphony
Cache Community Connections Civic and Interfaith Council presents the 13th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Logan Tabernacle. Entitled “Give Thanks with One Voice,” the service will feature performances from a wide variety of local singers and musicians from all faiths. Visit logantabernacle.blogspot. A 50-percent off mattress sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. com for more information. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the MounThe Logan Library will host The First Presbyterian tain Crest High School cafeteria. Teen Tuesday from 3:33 to 5 Church Chancel Choir and A fundraiser for the MCHS band, p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Friends will be offering an evethe sale will feature bed sheet ning of gospel music for the com- Jim Bridger Room. This week’s sets, pillows, box springs, mattheme is “Lights! Camera! Anime!” munity at large at 5:30 p.m. Suntresses and mattress protectors. day, Nov. 22, at 178 W. Center St. Visit library.loganutah.org for more information. Any donations received through Local author Dave Taylor will a free-will offering will go to the sign copies of his book, “BringThe Logan Library presents Pull Out All The Stops Organ to-Life Book of Mormon Stories, “Learning @ the Library” — classRestoration campaign, which is A Reference Guide for Speakers, es showing how to get the most Teachers, Students, and Parents,” nearing completion. Desserts will from your e-reader device or be available for sale afterward. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, computer using the free resourcNov. 21, at Hastings, 50 E. 400 es available at the library. “TabNorth. Visit bookofmormonstories. lets & the Library” will be taught net for more information. at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, The North Logan Library will at the Logan Library. You can use show “San Andreas” on the big screen at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. the library’s devices or bring your own. Sign up in person at the 23. Popcorn and admission are The Post-Mormon Communiinformation desk or call 716-9120. ty is a non-sectarian organization free. Visit northloganlibrary.org
can’t keep up with it, so I have like a handful of galleries that carry my work. You probably have seen it in Fuhriman’s on Main Street, right there in the window.” Mikkelson has slowed to about three to four hours of work each day — down from six to eight — especially after moving into a new house and a new studio in Paradise. With the lighter workload, she still starts and finishes between 20
and 50 pieces a week. And Mikkelson has not completely abandoned the art shows. Mikkelson and a dozen or so other artists will be showing their work this weekend as part of the seventh annual Holiday Gift Show. “It’s free and open to the public, and we serve light refreshments,” Mikkelson said. “If people are looking for unique handmade things, this
Join the fun at Loaves and Fishes Thanksgiving meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 178 W. Center St. Open to all; come feed your soul with friendship and free food.
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is the place. And the quality of the work is really outstanding. We just want to let people know about it.” The show will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the home of Leona Hawks and Jack Loefflebein, which is located in the restored LDS seminary building at 35 N. 400 West in Hyrum. In addition to Mikkelson’s
pottery, the holiday show will feature jewelry from Barb Farris, Andrea Smith and Jane Nicholson; polymer clay items from Sharon Ohlhorst; fused glass from Chris Garr; jewelry from Jo Brown; glass from Ginger Payant; fiber arts form Peggy Neuber; handmade books from Natalie Bordero; fused glass from Leona Hawks; and soaps and lotions from Becky Yeager.
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