When Sorry Doesn't Cut It But Is a Start

  • October 29, 2024
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Rep. Angela Romero and Dr. Dena Ned on the Biden Admin's apology for forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools. Plus, Quiet Zones too loud, Rally in the Alley, PitchNic and Rocky Horror.

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

Rally in the Alley with Sofia Scott and Poet801.

  • Nov. 3: Rally in the Alley, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Fice Gallery, 160 E. 200 S., SLC. “Celebrate voices of dissent with political speakers and ‘90s cover sets by Poet & Members of SheCock (Critical Rage Theory), Bikini Kill by Fight the Future & P.S. Destroy This; and Nirvana by DERM.

Spy Hop filmmakers on this year's PitchNic, featuring the makers of "Haunted House." What's it all about? A documentary film student follows two boys and their uninvited social-media-obsessed friend as they go on an unforgettable night of ghost hunting.

  • Nov. 7: PitchNic Premiere 2024, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 S., SLC. Event by Spy Hop: "Come see the World Premiere of four short films written and produced by local youth filmmakers at our annual PitchNic event. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and screenings begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by a short Q&A with the filmmakers." For $10 tickets, click here.

Downtown SLC resident Moisés Lopez, who says the horns trains must now blow at all crosssings because a few cities have yet to comply with federal safety enhancements is depriving a lot of folks of sleep. Check out the petition to Reinstate Provo/Lehi/SLC/Ogden Quiet Zones, which has nearly 1,000 signatures to date. 

Rep. Angela Romero (D-Distr. 25, SL County) and Dr. Dena Ned, director of the Indigenous Social Work Scholars Program, College Of Social Work at the University of Utah, share their thoughts on President Biden's apology on behalf of the U.S. government for the forced removal of Indigenous children to a Federal Indian Boarding School system.

It's a tradition this time of year for many fans of horror, camp and arthouse films to catch a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show with Salt Lake Film Society. There are 3 screening types, 2 with hosts and props and one screening with sing-along captions only—be sure to get tickets to the one you want (if there are any left). RadioACTive talks with Rocky Horror Hostess Susan Steffee, who's been on the "job" for 37 years.

  • Oct. 21-Nov. 2: Rocky Horror Picture Show, three different screenings each night at SLFS's Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. Broadway, SLC. "The Out Of The Shadows cast is back for live screenings! Two separate emcees are performing along with the shadow casts. We will also have a screening of the movie only with no live performance for those who prefer. Screenings with live performers will have the doors open half an hour before showtime. Live pre-show starts at 10:30 pm. Prop bags are included in your ticket price and will be handed out at entry. No outside props are allowed. If screenings sell out there will be a waitlist for tickets starting 1 hour prior to showtime. First come, first served. Mature audiences only, 18+."

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. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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