RadioACTive 07.11.22

  • July 11, 2022
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Celebrating the ADA, now 32, with the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council. Plus, AIR -- making the invisible visible, through contemporary art that explores air from environmental, social justice, and cultural perspectives -- opening this month at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Plus, SLAC Cabaret - Down the Rabbit Hole, and Planned Parenthood's reaction to its latest court win.

Tonight's show featured the following people, organizations, and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Earlier today, Third District Judge Andrew Stone ruled in favor of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah's injunction stopping Utah's trigger ban from taking effect as the court case proceeds. RadioACTive shared a critical passage in his ruling, as well as a reaction from PPAU president and CEO Karrie Galloway.

SLACabaret: Down the Rabbit Hole starts this week, and picnics are back at the theatre. RadioACTive spoke with Salt Lake Acting Company's Joshua Black and Down the Rabbit Hole writer Olivia Custodio for more information.

  • July 13-Aug. 21: SLACabaret: Down the Rabbit Hole. "Gather your friends. Bring your favorite food and beverage. Summer fun is back at SLAC. When a group of Utahns comes together for the annual essential oils convention downtown, they find themselves seeking a cure for their woes in all the wrong places. Join us for this modern-day fairytale full of laughs and surprises." For tickets, click here. 

  • WATCH: If It's Good Enough for Costco, written by Olivia Custodio.

Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act, now 32, with the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council. Guests included: Erik Stoker and Ian Summers, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, and Tecuani of Disabled Rights Action Committee.

  • July 30: ADA 32nd Anniversary Celebration, 11a-4p at Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E. 400 S., SLC. Event by Disabled Rights Action Committee: "A full lineup of talented disabled speakers, performers, musicians, and entertainers. Admission to the event is free to the public. A list of vendors and food trucks coming soon. This year's event is sponsored by Salt Lake City, National Federation of the Blind Utah, Utah Developmental Disability Council, Disability Law Center, Epilepsy Foundation, SPIN, UTA, the Disability Caucus, Disability:IN Utah, Compassion Mobility, the Malinois Foundation, Roads to Independence, and Craft Lake City." 

AIR, on view July 16–December 11, 2022, at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, makes the invisible visible, through contemporary art that explores air from environmental, social justice, and cultural perspectives. Guests included: Whitney Tassie, UMFA’s modern and contemporary curator; and Salt Lake City-based artists Elisabeth Bunker and Virginia Catherall.

  • Curated by UMFA’s Whitney Tassie, Air features recent works by 16 artists from around the globe and the region, including a number of local artists. The exhibition also includes posters by 16 student artists, winners of the 2020 Utah High School Clean Air Marketing Contest, and contributions from community members.

  • Admission is free for everyone on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of the month, thanks to support from Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) and the Utah Division of Arts and Museums/National Endowment for the Arts. Free access may vary for special ticketed exhibitions. Free tickets must be reserved in advance through UMFA's ticketing page.

  • July 16: Air Opening Day July 16 + Third Saturday for Families: Clean Air Posters. FREE admission all day. Museum hours: 10a-5p. Also, a Third Saturday for Families: Clean Air Posters drop-in art making from 1-4p. Presented in partnership with Utah High School Clean Air Marketing Contest’s Edwin Stafford.  

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's RadioACTive team:

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