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Dear friends & family,
The June CATALYST is out. There's a beautifully written, resource-rich piece about ibogaine treatment for addiction; an interview with local rocker Talia Keys; a look at Laziz (your local source for good hummus and human rights activism); pointers on (and the importance of) staying hydrated; a yoga teacher's musings on a practice that evolves. Check it out here or pick up a print version. It's really pretty, too!
Here are my event choices for the week. And, of course, Ralfee Finn's astrology column.
Greta Belanger deJong
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Event picks for
June 5 - June 12
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June 5, 7-10a. Sugar House Park, Mt. Olympus Pavilion,
1500 E 2100 S.
(pharmaceutical collection also available here).
June 12, 7-10a. Sandy City Public Works, 8775 S 700 W.
Help keep potentially dangerous materials out of the landfills. Household hazardous waste is anything poisonous, flammable, corrosive or toxic--yard care chemicals, pesticides, fuels, paints, batteries, fluorescent light tubes, used oil, antifreeze, and many cleaning supplies.
Electronics accepted include everything from computer equipment and cell phones to televisions and stereo equipment.
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June 5-8. Washington Square, 450 S State. $10/8 adv; $16/weekend pass.
In this pivotal year for the LGBTQ movement, the festival prompts Utahns to know that love doesn't discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
This year's festival headliners are Betty Who and Steve Grand.
utahpridecenter.org
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June 5-21, 7:30p. The Grand Theatre, 1575 S State. $10-$24.
Rings, by Aden Ross, is based on an actual court case in which two wealthy white women are accused of kidnapping and interrogating two Hispanic women. Judge Madeleine Crowder must not
only negotiate the layers of lies in the courtroom but also relive a painful tragedy from her past. While determining appropriate punishment, she contemplates the complexities of
confession and attempts to balance justice and mercy. But finally she must ask, how can anyone find forgiveness for the crimes beneath the crimes--the pervasiveness of racism, the inequities of class, and the betrayal of loved ones-- connecting us all?
the-grand.org
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Fri. June 6, 7-9p. Main City Library, 210 E 400 S. Free (membership purchase appreciated).
This final season's talk (and Saturday workshop) is on Healing Relationships with Ancestors with Malidoma Somé, West African writer and maestro of initiation retreats.
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June 6-15, 8p. (June 15, 4p only).
SB Dance, 138 W 300 S. $20.
Inspired by "Just Kids," a book by Patti Smith that describes her and Robert Mapplethorpe's artistic and sexual awakenings. Rated PG-13 for language and adult humor. Made to celebrate Pride 2014.
sbdance.com
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Sat. June 7, 8:30a-12p.
100 vigorous volunteers needed for
trail work (must be 16 yrs or older) and
invasive weed removal (must be 13 yrs or older). Registration closes Thurs, June 5, at 5p.
To register, email:
volunteer@cottonwoodcanyons.org
Or plic@xmission.com
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Sat. June 7, 9a-12p. Wed. June 11, 9-11a. Red Butte Garden, 301 Wakara Way. Regular Garden Admission.
Bring your binoculars and take a morning walk when the garden is full of wildlife activity. Bullock's Oriole, Western Tanager, Downy Woodpecker, and American Gold Finch are just a few of the feathered friends you are likely to see.
Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the month of June.
redbuttegarden.org
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Sat. June 7, 10a-6p. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S 2100 E. Free.
An interactive event. Arsem will be playing with language, fashioning new words and inviting her audience to do the same.
The piece is open all day; interaction with the piece will only take a few minutes.
slcpl.lib.ut.us
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Sat. June 7, 1-3p.
Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S 900 W. $10.
Learn the basics of pollinator attracting, bee keeping and honey harvesting, and why bees and pollinators are important parts of every garden's ecosystem. (Part of Slow Food Utah's 4th Annual Honey Bee Festival at the @Sorenson Unity Center, 1-5 pm.) Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S 900 W.
wasatchgardens.org
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Sat. June 7, 6:30p.
The Leonardo, 209 E 500 S. $12 ($10 in costume).
Local artist Micah Larsen will provide expert guidance as you sketch live costumed models, all dressed in recreational amateur athletic gear, sure to have you rooting for your favorite team. Beverages will be provided by EPIC Brewery.
theleonardo.org
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Sun. June 8, 8:30a. iconoCLAD, 414 E 300 S.
The Pride Parade is starting right outside our favorite new resale clothing shop. Naturally, they're opening early, providing beverages and cranking up the sound system for participants and attendees. Bring some cash; you just might find the perfect wearable inspiration for your emerging alter-ego.
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Sun. June 8, 9a-2p. 6351 S 900 E, Murray.
In addition to stocking up on your week's supply of produce, go for the breakfast: farm-fresh, using all locally produced ingredients; served 9am-12:15pm.
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Mon. June 9, 6-7:30p. Dave's Health & Nutrition, 880 E 3900 S. $5-$30 donation.
Bring the whole family for a sonic massage. Himalayan metal bowls, crystal singing bowls, flutes, drums, rattles, gongs, chimes, and tingshas produce sounds which evoke deep relaxation.
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Tues. June 10, 5-6:30p & 7-8:30p. 6351 S. 900 E., Murray.
Headed to Targhee Fest? Burning Man? Blues and Brews? Or any other festival and looking to
have your best-ever camp set-up? Join REI's festival camping expert Amy Barker to learn how to put together a camp that will be the place to be as you rock out, relax, or just hang out with friends.
Free, but please register online.
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Tues. June 10, 6p. Traces Organic Garden, 1432 S 100 E. Free.
Learn about growing herbs organically, using herbs in drinks and smoothies, and making your own herbal salves, infusions, tinctures, seasonings, pestos and more.
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Wed. June 11, 5:30-7:30p. Elemental Inspirations, 2152 Highland Dr. $30.
Grounding, channeling, clearing, healing & working with other divination tools.
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June 12-July 17, 6:30-9p. UofU Annex Room #145. $194.
Learn to use the narrative devices of narrator stances, characterization, verb tenses, dialogue, scene and setting through sample readings, discussion, in-class writing exercises, and writing assignments.
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Expect frustration this week as we embark upon the second Mercury Retrograde phase of 2014: It begins the morning of June 7 and lasts until the morning of July 1. And while I usually like to promote Mercury Retrograde as the perfect astral moment to step back and review what is already set in motion, this retrograde already feels like one too many and it's only just begun...(read more).
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