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Each gubernatorial election year, the Utah Priorities Project identifies which issues are most important to the state’s voters. Compiling a list of the top ten issues, the project then compares its findings to the state’s governor candidates and political party delegates. Take a look at this year’s results.
The Top Ten Issues for 2016 are:
- Healthcare
- Air Qualilty
- K-12 Education
- State Taxes and Government Spending
- Jobs and the Economy
- Water Supply and Quality
- Crime
- Partisan Politics
- Homelessness and Poverty
- The Environment
However, sometimes just as important are the issues not included in the top ten. The Utah Foundation has identified one such issue that deserves more attention. Coming in at number 20 (out of 21, only liquor laws were of lesser importance): LGBTQ rights.
A complex issue in a conservative state dominated by members of the LDS church, the polling data ironically revealed that two-thirds of Utah voters agreed with the statement, “attacking or victimizing a person because of their gender identity should be a hate crime.” It’s ironic because hate-crime bills including the LGTBQ community have consistently been shot down in the state legislature. Christopher Collard, a Utah Foundation Research Analyst, explores this issue and more of the poll’s findings in his recent blog post.
– Nicole Cowdell
Monday’s Intermezzo Chamber Music Series’ concert put the spotlight squarely on Rainer Eudeikis.
The young principal cellist of the Utah Symphony wowed the sizable audience in Vieve Gore Concert Hall with a program that, in the first half, ranged from J.S. Bach to a brand new piece written for Eudeikis. And he easily showed he is comfortable and at home in any style period. Eudeikis possesses superb musicality and an innate sense of interpretation, as well as astounding technical acumen. Watching him play was sheer pleasure.
The concert opened with the world premiere of Circle Limit, written for Eudeikis by the young American composer Louis Chiappetta. It’s a well crafted piece that explores the limits of the cello’s physical capabilities. Eudeikis made short work of it, playing with confidence and imbuing the piece with vitality and virtuosity.
This was followed by Bach’s Cello Suite in C major, BWV 1009 which Eudeikis played in the baroque manner, straddling the instrument between his knees. The cello he played was also outfitted with gut strings and tuned a half step lower than the A440 that’s standard today. Accustomed as we are to hearing the cello suites played by a modern instrument, this interpretation was a breath of fresh air. Eudeikis gave a captivatingly vibrant account, playing the six-movement suite with fluid lyricism and finely molded expressiveness.
Rounding out the first half was Sergei Prokofiev’s romantically tinged Cello Sonata, op. 119. Eudeikis was joined onstage by pianist and Intermezzo music director Vedrana Subotic. Meshing wonderfully together as a duo they captured the work’s lyricism and nuanced expressions.
The second half was devoted to one work, Franz Schubert’s monumental Cello Quintet, in C major, D. 956. For this piece, Eudeikis was in good and familiar company. Joining him were violinists Kathryn Eberle and Claude Halter and violist Brant Bayless, all principal players in the Utah Symphony. Completing the quintet was guest Joyce Yang playing the second cello part. The five gave a richly textured and perceptive reading of what unquestionably is one of the greatest chamber works of the 19th century. They brought depth to their interpretation and sensitivity to their playing that served the music well. Their account was nuanced, cohesive, seamless and fluid.
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Imagine that it’s Thursday at 5:00. You’ve almost made it through an entire work week, but you need a little motivation to finish strong. How about tacos from one of the best Mexican joints in the city? Oh yeah, and the tacos are only $1. Starting Thursday, July 21, Alamexo is hosting $1 Taco nights every Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The $1 tacos will only be served in Alamexo’s entryway bar. Each week will feature a special with choices of either a meat taco or a vegetarian option (or both). Featured drinks will also be served each week.
Here’s the taco/drink menu for this Thursday, July 21:
Menu for 7/21/2016:
Tacos de Puerco: Shaved pork loin with mole manchamanteles and local apricot salsa: $1
Tacos de frijoles y queso Oaxaca: Black beans seasoned with hoja santa, fried queso Oaxaca, and salsa molcajete: $1
Featured Drink – Peligroso: Espolón Reposado, crème de cassis, lime, Crabbie’s ginger beer: $10
Check Alamexo’s website and Facebook page to stay updated on each Thursday’s specials. It’s a surefire way to get you through the week.
Alamexo Mexican Kitchen is located at 268 South State Street in downtown Salt Lake City.
On Our Terms, a series of empowering and educational discussions for theYWCA, will be held on July 27, August 3 and August 10 at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple. Proceeds from the On Our Terms series will go to create a scholarship for self-defense training for residents of the SLC YWCA, an organization designed to eliminate racism and empower women.
The series is designed to discuss rape culture and offer empowerment to women in a safe environment.
A press release from the event states: “The On Our Terms series will explore some of the most pressing issues facing interpersonal dynamics in modern culture, and what we can do to protect and uphold ourselves using the strength of our self-awareness, the clarity of our words, and the power our minds first and foremost—with practical self-defense techniques thrown in for good measure.”
Schedule & Presenters:
- Wednesday, July 27, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Chelsea Kilpack – The Power of Consent: Modeling Enthusiastic Consent Every Day
- Marty Liccardo – Bystander Intervention
- Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Nubia Pena – Redefining Power / Boundary Setting
- Shannon Cox – “Rape to Prison Pipeline,” the Utah Story
- Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- DeAnn Tilton – Start by Believing & Victim Blaming
- Chelsea Kilpack & Miyo Strong – Self Defense
The Salt Lake Masonic Temple is located at 650 E. South Temple.
Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at onourterms.eventbrite.com
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