The Pulse 16.22 » May 30, 2019

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Stronger Than Steel And Concrete The Veterans Memorial Bridge was built in 1984. It spans four hundred and twenty feet and is one of thirteen like-named bridges around the country. It was built to honor veterans as well as display Chattanooga’s patriotic pride for all who have served in uniform.

PUB TIME WITH PUPPER?

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CRUISING IN THE LEFT LANE

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“It’s not drinking alone if the dog is home,” goes the old adage. Perhaps the smartest animal in history, dogs have worked their way into a life of luxury and ease.

Before I did any research on Left Lane Cruiser, I listened to their latest album, Shake and Bake.

When I finally did get to the band’s details, my first thought was, “No way.”

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VIDENDA VIBES

Though their styles are different, Kayla Dalton and Jesse Shorter have managed to create a body of work that is cohesive as it is uniquely spiritual, thoughtful, and inquisitive.

BRIGHTBURN BIZARRO

A childless couple in Kansas find a baby in a spaceship that has crash landed on Earth and decide to raise the child on their farm as their own. Sound familiar?

18 MUSIC REVIEWS

22 GAME ON!

12 ARTS CALENDAR

19 THE ART OF BUSINESS

23 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

16 MUSIC CALENDAR

21 NEW IN THEATERS

23 JONESIN' CROSSWORD

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CITY LIFE · BETWEEN THE BRIDGES

Pub Time With Pupper?

Cons ider This w ith Dr. Rick

Play Wash Pint is a dog lover’s dream

By Alex Curry Pulse City Editor

“Just be yourself. Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful and magical person you are.”

— Intuition.com I’ve had an abundance of conversations with friends lately about having fun, enjoying good times with friends/loved ones, and just being yourself. Perhaps it’s the approach of summer and its possibilities, hopefulness.

And as it happens, the universe managed to send my way some great quotes on the topic.

Consider this: “Be with someone who will take care of your heart and keep it safe from harm. Someone who opens up their soul, brings you happiness and makes you laugh.”

—Daniel Nielsen “Believe in love, magic…hell, believe in Santa Claus. Believe in others. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dreams. If you don’t, who will?” —Jon Bon Jovi “Hugging is the most beautiful form of communication that allows the other person to know beyond a doubt that they matter.”

—HigherPerspective

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Dogs are very social animals.

In order to develop their best behavior, they need their peers to help regulate them.

We try to make it as friendly and tailored as we can for each dog that comes.”

— Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D.

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T’S NOT DRINKING ALONE IF THE DOG IS home,” goes the old adage. Perhaps the smartest animal in history, dogs have worked their way into a life of luxury and ease. They lounge around the house all day without paying a cent in rent, stuffing their faces and tearing up stuffed animals—all in trade for being excessively cute and cuddly.

If that wasn’t enough for the bridges between the human and animal world, now there is no need for either of you to stay home to spend time together; human’s best friends have a bar of their very own.

Play Wash Pint is 12,000 square feet of puppy sanctuary covered by a huge play yard with a fetch zone, pools, sprinklers, fire hydrants, tunnels, and toys. The owner, unhappy with his options for turf, designed and built his own.

It sits on a powder-coated membrane and aggregate so the water goes right through it and drains away. An enzymatic soap is used to thoroughly clean the turf. The park is covered with cameras so that

owners can watch their puppers at their leisure.

Even better, this summer they will have a mobile beer cart outside to make beer-fetching logistics easier for owners with dogs that are attached at the hip. Dogs even do just fine here in the rain because there isn’t any mud to make a mess with.

More than just a place to visit, Play Wash Pint is a health-centered park that is flowing with canine passion.

“It’s excellent for the health of a dog. We try really hard to promote healthy animals and are very safety conscious. It’s a good motivation to get your vaccinations on time

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because your dog can’t come to the park if they aren’t up to date,” says general manager Nicole Hawkins.

“We have a lot of opportunities to exercise your animals. We have shelter days and good connections with McKamy Animal Shelter. Dogs are very social animals. In order to develop their best behavior, they need their peers to help regulate them. We try to make it as friendly and tailored as we can for each dog that comes.”

In addition to the park, they also offer a doggy daycare during the business week. Those lucky enough to come have the run of the park until 1 p.m. and then go off into their own rest area to relax and laze around after a day of play.

Want to save your bathroom from total disaster? Bring your doggy for a bath in an awesome private washroom. A huge sink with adjustable height for different-sized tail waggers, three types of shampoo, a big hair catch, a mango-scented spray,

and high-velocity dryers to help remove unwanted hair are all on offer.

Enjoy the selection of 50 beers while you wash your dog, and, yes, share a brew with your pup. PWP even offers Dog Beer, a non-alcoholic glucosamine supplement made with real hops from Bowser Beer for Dogs.

Play Wash Pint is open seven days a week during the summer. On June 29th, come celebrate diversity with Pride in the Park. Your visit will help raise funds and awareness for the local LGBTQ community with contests, food, and tons of fun.

Chattanooga Pride will be available to answer questions and share information and resources about getting involved with the local community. Be sure to bring your dog’s medical records when you visit.

You and your pups both deserve some quality time together. Think about your best friend’s cute little face. Don’t they deserve the very best?

See you soon at Play Wash Pint.

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COLUMN · DAY TRIPPIN'

Gettin’ Lost In The Smokies Not all who wander are lost. Some are right where they should be.

I Jason Tinney

Pulse columnist

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Waterfalls abound throughout the Smokies, bearing names like Juney Whank and Place of a Thousand Drips. Some are accessible by car, others by trails varying in distance and difficulty.”

Jason Tinney is the author of “Ripple Meets the Deep” and co-author of the play “Fifty Miles Away”. He's also an avid fan of lawn darts.

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wanted to get lost. If only for a day.

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and give strength to the body and soul,” said John “of the mountain” Muir, naturalist and “Father of National Parks”. Snacking on fried pimento at Chattanooga’s Basecamp, I noticed this quote on a t-shirt. It got me thinking about the Smokies.

Bruce, a buddy from Maryland, had flown into town. When I say “flown,” he had just landed his 1959 Beechcraft Bonanza at the Chattanooga Airport. He was on his way to a wedding. An experienced pilot, I assumed he knew Tennessee was not on his way to Virginia. But maybe he wanted to get lost, too.

At dawn we hopscotch our way through Lenoir City and across the Tennessee River onto US 321, stopping for gas at Weigel’s. Bruce is a matcha green tea swigging, vegan-jerky, dried fava bean eating hombre. But he cannot escape the seduction of Southern convenience store charms. He buys sausage, egg, and cheese biscuits. “I never eat this stuff,” he says. “It’ll probably kill me.”

He takes a bite. “Oh my God, these are little drops of love.”

Splitting off US 321 onto State Road 73 the Great Smoky Mountains loom, mesmerizing beacons. Merle Haggard’s “Ramblin’ Fever” comes in and out as the radio feebly attempts to acquire a signal. The “No Service” flag on my phone might as well be saying, “Don’t even bother.”

The Cherokees considered these hills sacred. “Shaconge” means land of blue smoke. The scientific explanation for the iconic fog swirling upon these towering heights represents volatile organic compounds, chemicals which have a high vapor pressure and are released from the millions of plants and trees inhabiting the Smoky Mountains. When the

vegetation releases vapors, the molecules in the “smoke” scatter light from the sky and tint the fog blue.

In 2018, nearly 11.5 million people explored the Great Smoky Mountains (established in 1934), earning it the distinction of being the country’s most visited national park. The record foot traffic might dampen prospects of getting away from it all. Don’t be discouraged. With 384 miles of roads, 850 miles of trails (70 of which link with the Appalachian Trial), 730 miles of streams and 1,300 miles of tributaries (home to the black-bellied salamander) sprawling across over half a million acres divided between Tennessee and North Carolina—if you can’t get lost, or at least off the beaten path, then you’re not trying.

Cades Cove is the single most popular destination for park visitors. An 11-mile loop offers stunning panoramas of restored 18th and 19th century churches, barns, log houses, and grist mills as well as glimpses of Southern Appalachian heritage. It also provides some of the best opportunities to spy wildlife, including black bears, which are the source of hubbub as we arrive. Cars are snarled on the one-way loop for four miles because someone decided to stop and take pictures.

“Black bears, they walk right into Gatlinburg,” says a ranger station attendant. “They walk right into the stores.

Black bears love candy stores.”

“That’s cool,” says Bruce.

“Not if you’re in the store,” the attendant says.

We track along Little River Road before pulling off at The Sinks. Although a modest waterfall, its volume draws from the flow of the Little River. Waterfalls abound throughout the Smokies,

bearing names like Juney Whank and Place of a Thousand Drips. Some are accessible by car, others by trails varying in distance and difficulty—from the 2.5 mile paved jaunt to the popular Laurel Falls to the arduous 8-mile trek to Ramsey Cascades, the park’s tallest waterfall and one of the most dazzling.

Bruce and I determine: if you don’t go to the top of the mountain, then why come? Climbing the corkscrew turns of Newfound Gap Road through verdant woodlands dense with sugar maples, hickory, spruce, and Fraser firs ,we reach Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in Tennessee at 6,643 feet. We’d entered the park in the morning at 83 degrees.

It’s a chilly 65 at the crest. Bruce scans the horizon. On a clear day, you can see seven states: Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

“I feel like I’m back in the plane again,” Bruce says. “Absolutely breathtaking.”

“Thanks for coming along for the ride,” I say.

The top of Clingmans Dome reveals more of John Muir’s wilderness wisdom penned in 1898. “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find that going to the mountains is going home.”

Maybe I didn’t need to get lost. I just needed to go home.

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COVER STORY

Stronger Than Steel And Concrete Chattanooga continues to build upon a legacy of veteran support

By Brandon Watson Pulse contributor

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For a veteran finding themselves starting a new life out of uniform, the Scenic City may be one of the best places to establish a solid foothold for the next step in civilian life.”

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HE VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE WAS BUILT IN 1984. It spans four hundred and twenty feet and is one of thirteen like-named bridges around the country. It was built to honor veterans as well as display Chattanooga’s patriotic pride for all who have served in uniform.

For a city built upon historic sacred ground, this steel and concrete girder bridge that links downtown to Northshore could arguably be the most utilized monument in the area.

But this bridge also represents the backbone of Chattanooga’s strong dedication to its veterans—a dedication that is boldly embraced by the citizens of Chattanooga, both veteran and civilian alike.

For a veteran finding themselves starting a new life out of uniform, the Scenic City may be one of the best places to establish a solid foothold for the next step in civilian life.

RECREATION FOR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT Elaine Gossett is Chattanooga’s Ther-

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apeutic Recreation Division program coordinator with her mighty assistant Michelle Brickey. Elaine has been facilitating veteran kayaking services since 2014 and has seen more than 600 veterans since its activation.

“We built Team River Runner with support from the city and sponsorship from Tennessee Valley Canoe Club. They’ve been a big help for TRR,” Elaine said.

TRR treats veterans of all ages to introductory river kayaking as well as adaptive kayaking for wounded veterans. The program features progressive learning experiences towards white water excursions to some of the most gorgeous locations in the area. No matter the skill level, TRR will have you a near expert by the end of the summer.

“We saw a trending demand because

of the number of wounded vets coming to the city and we believed that rec therapy could offer treatment options for those returning to the area, especially the younger generation of vets,” Elaine said.

TRR is free for veterans and not only offers a physical outlet but many opportunities to connect with other area vets.

“Having services for vets in the area is to bridge the gap for other rec therapy services. TRR is just another way to reach out to veterans who may not know of all other treatment options available to them,” Michelle said.

These other options have grown exponentially since I moved to Chattanooga. If kayaking doesn’t float the boat there are adaptive tai chi fitness classes for veterans, monthly hiking trips, and adaptive climbing clinics that can be found with Chattanooga Therapeutic Recreation Department.

THE VET CENTER: THE ULTIMATE VETERAN OUTFITTER Michelle mentioned “bridging the gap”. Ask any vet who has attended any confidence course and you’ll be graced with tales of bridging gaps with nothing but a dirty boot sock and an empty Rip-It can.

For retired Army veteran Kevin J. Baker, the need to adapt in order to face civilian life became a life-changing experience.

“I came to Chattanooga assigned to the active guard reserve in 2003 and I met my wife here, so I decided to stay,” he explained. “When I was retiring, I spent a year searching on USA Jobs. com. Then I spent four months as a civilian going back and forth with the

local career center trying to translate my ‘job ready’ resume into something employers could understand. It was frustrating and I was determined to ensure that what I went through never happens to another veteran in Chattanooga.”

Kevin’s wish came true. He currently serves as veteran outreach program specialist at the Chattanooga Vet Center. From here Kevin builds bridges that connect some two million veterans across twenty-eight counties to resources and services provided by the VA and local volunteer agencies. Even though he has an impressive area of operation he still manages to counsel individuals at various stages of the transition process.

“There is a stigma that many vets experience getting out. Some of their experiences are so intense that they won’t look at you in the face. But we are here to uplift and support, never to judge,” he said.

Kevin radiates a cool conviction that is trademark of senior NCOs. There is a passion about his work that lights him up; Kevin is a man on a mission and that mission is taking care of veterans of all generations.

“The military teaches you from day one that only you are responsible for your career, what you get out of military service, and your own conduct,” he said. “That doesn’t really change, not really. We just provide a good reminder for veterans of that mission. We get them started in the right direction and when that vet has become stable, they usually come back around to volunteer as a way to pay it forward.”

Kevin is not wrong. Many other vets

find their way back to the Vet Center or outpatient clinic to offer their time and services without compensation. Not only does the center offer group therapy sessions, relationship and career counseling free of charge to veterans, it also connects local nonprofit agencies with vets interested in getting involved with meaningful activities in the area, from faith-based healing groups like Reboot Recovery to musical oriented Operation: Song, which will be holding a veterans concert June 4th at Songbirds.

Consider the local Vet Center as the ultimate veteran outfitter and information hub when it comes to bridging gaps and crossing obstacles. The professional staff are on point and ready to help with an extensive network of volunteers, programs, and resources.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ABOUND Veterans seeking to further their education at local colleges may have an advantage over their non-vet counterparts. Benefits like the Post-9/11 G.I Bill are essential for veterans looking at enriching their lives towards gainful employment. But sometimes accessing those benefits can be daunting and not exactly clear cut.

Thankfully Chattanooga State and UTC offer veterans’ services departments to guide all veterans through the paperwork and red tape associated with just about any government-run program. I do speak from personal experience because without this support I possibly wouldn’t be writing this article or proudly call myself a Chatt State Alumnus.

Chattanooga State’s Veteran’s Services started out as a tiny shared space within the Student Life office but has since grown into its very own study lounge and resource center. Here campus military vets can group up to study, connect, or hang out to vent about the college life.

These offices are where the veteran student will have direct support to access all benefits regarding their education. Whether it’s setting up payment options for the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill or filling out FAFSA forms, this is a vital resource that can ensure success for any veteran.

A CITY’S MISSION, A MAYOR’S PROMISE, AND A PASSIONATE TEAM I’m going speak some praises for the city mayor and his staff. Tackling the prospect of housing homeless veterans in the area is a challenging yet noble goal. Many vets slip through the cracks and end up living on the streets and in camps for various reasons. It’s a challenge that many urban and rural areas are trying to deal with. There hasn’t been a one-size-fits-all solution, but for Chattanooga there exists a solid infrastructure to create one.

“If you’ve fought for this country you shouldn’t have to fight to have a roof over your head,” Mayor Burke said.

It’s with that notion that Mayor Burke and staff set to the daunting task of instituting programs with a laser focus to get a roof over every veteran. Though it has had its share of setbacks and hurdles the ultimate goal has seen notable successes; but really this only is the beginning.

Under Mayor Burke’s leadership the city administration developed an infrastructure to get homeless veterans housed with the utilization of Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers and a network of property owners.

According to the Veteran Affairs and Department of Housing and Urban Development, Chattanooga has installed a system to ensure veterans can be permanently housed as quickly as possible.

Homeless Program coordinator Sam Wolfe has made it his goal to ensure Mayor Burke’s initiative continues to improve its efficiency and effectiveness well into the future.

“There was a time when it took almost one hundred and twenty days to get a veteran off the streets and into a place but now, we can do it just under ninety, and pretty soon this will improve to around thirty,” Sam said.

Even though Mayor Burke and crew received an honorable citation for the strides the city has made thus far, the administration isn’t resting on its laurels by any means. The mayor says he is looking to hire more case workers to full-time positions in order to extend support well beyond the focus of housing veterans.

“This work will be ongoing and I’m confident Chattanooga will continue to support these services,” Burke said.

Veterans have a special place in Chattanooga’s heart and although we may get divided about our monuments or political beliefs the truth is that this city hasn’t forgotten and still honors those who’ve served with a stalwart dedication that remains stronger than anything made of steel and concrete.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Videnda Vibes: Art As Spiritual Investigation Witness this duo’s dynamic live process

She’s Here Now: Jamie Jameson This Friday artist Jamie Jameson has a new gallery show going on, and if you’re wondering what kind of art to expect at this show just know Jameson is amazing at everything.

The show at Frequency Arts will feature her prints, drawings, paintings, collages, and mixed media; this writer is hoping Jameson brings the awesome Loch Ness Monster stickers she makes, too.

Jameson’s art is titled “She’s Not There”, a very fitting name as many of her pieces feature the body of a girl (“Nancy”) with a collared A-line dress and varying different objects where the girl’s head should be— sometimes a tornado, a bouquet of flowers, or an incredibly large axe blade. There will surely be some pieces at the gallery show featuring Nancy.

If you are looking to admire some modern art showcasing skeletons who are having a tough time drinking coffee, girls with their heads somewhere else, and maybe a few dragons, then this is the gallery show for you.

The show will be at 6 p.m. this Friday at Frequency Arts, 516 Tremont St. near Aretha Frankensteins. — Kelsey Fox

By Tony Mraz Pulse contributor

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With help of the music and the audience to stir up the creative flow, we make dynamic changes to the art to keep the vibes videnda— to inspire the inspired.”

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SCINTILLATING COLLECTION OF ART IS CURrently being produced by a duo of painters known as Videnda Vibes. Though their styles are different, Kayla Dalton and Jesse Shorter have managed to create a body of work that is cohesive as it is uniquely spiritual, thoughtful, and inquisitive.

The subject matter of their work is extremely diverse, from portraits to patterns, incorporating images from a variety of cultures and sources.

These fascinating paintings are created in the studio, and at live music events.

The word “videnda” originates from the Latin “videndus” which means “that which is to be observed and understood.” In his explanation for their choice of name, Shorter references Pope John Paul II’s book “On The Relationship Between Faith And Reason”.

“Whoever lives for the truth is reaching for a form of knowledge which is fired more and more with love for what it knows, while having to admit that it has not yet attained what it desires: ‘To see you was I conceived; and I have yet to conceive that for which I was conceived.’

The desire for truth, therefore, spurs reason always to go further; indeed, it is as if reason were overwhelmed to see that it can always go beyond what it has already achieved.”

Both members of the Videnda Vibes pair have been making art

from a young age—Shorter has always doodled, saying, “In elementary school, I would draw Dragon Ball Z characters and sell them for $2.00 to my friends, planting the seed of my artistic dreams.”

Dalton tells us, “My grandparents bought me a marker set and I remember drawing portraits and houses as a young kid. I always enjoyed art class in school. Later on, the music festival culture and visionary artists really inspired me to pursue painting.”

The same is true for Shorter, who found his true passion for art when he started live painting around 2013. He explains, “Alex Grey is a huge inspiration, along with the Transformational Music & Art festival scene that follows with the visionary art process.”

Dalton draws inspiration from pop culture, retro art, and colors and patterns from the ‘60s and ‘70s. “I love getting ideas for a piece after flipping through old records and seeing the album covers.”

She explains her process, “I usually have a general idea in my head, like the image of person or what the main focus will be, and the colors I want, and will just fill it in as I go.”

While Dalton works mostly with acrylic paint, Shorter uses a mixed media process involving water, enam-

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Whoever lives for the truth is reaching for a form of knowledge which is fired more and more with love for what it knows, while having to admit that it has not yet attained what it desires.”

el spray paint, acrylics and a spectrum of different paint markers (oil, enamel, and ink).

When it comes to live painting, they work side by side, starting with a basic idea of what they will achieve during the show. “With help of the music and the audience to stir up the creative flow, we make dynamic changes to the art to keep the vibes videnda—to inspire the inspired, showing that there is a talent, a spark, in each of us that can shine as bright as the stars.”

They stay busy, making a living from their art. Shorter’s work is always in progress—he is known for reworking his paintings for clients, sometimes years after they were started. “I am currently in the middle of touching up, ‘revamping’ a 4’x4’ piece of mine for a friend.”

Dalton sometimes takes commissions. “I have a few customs in the works, such as pet portraits and a children’s portrait. I’m also finishing

up some pieces that were started at live painting events. I have some Summer inspired pieces I’d really like to start on as well.”

They also make jewelry, which can be found along with their paintings at the Videnda Vibes Etsy Shop. Dalton makes a line of festive polymer clay crystal jewelry, and Shorter makes pins—next he is producing an edition of his newest piece, “Snake Charmer”.

The duo will be live painting at JJs Bohemia on June 1st, and in Dalton on June 7th. They also have plans to exhibit paintings this summer at Stone Cup Cafe and at Frequency Arts.

Follow them on Instagram at @Kayla _dalton_art and @JesseJames_vv and join their Facebook group “Videnda Vibes” to be a part of their giveaways and raffles, as well to stay up to date on their live painting sessions and works in progress.

We all need some inpiration in life.

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Lyrics & Laughter

Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile”

Chattanooga Coffee Challenge

There is stil time to come see this film noir staging of the Agatha Christie classic mystery.

8 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. theatrecentre.com

The challenge will start at the Chattanooga Choo Choo and finish at the end of Walnut Street.

10 a.m.

Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St. coffeewithkinser.com

A fundraiser for Gissella Rappdefriese, featuring Comedian Karen Mills and the music of Priscilla and Little RicKee. 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. thecomedycatch.com

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR THURSDAY5.30 Miller Park Farmers Market 11 a.m.

Miller Park 928 Market St. millerparkmarket.com Contentedly Continental: A Trip Through European Ceramics 12 p.m.

The Houston Museum 201 High St. (423) 267-7176 thehoustonmuseum.org High Life 4 p.m.

Palace Theater 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Meet the Artist: Carylon Killebrew 5 p.m.

The Edwin Hotel 102 Walnut St. (423) 713-5900 theedwinhotel.com Naughty Knights Chess Meetup 5 p.m.

Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. 431 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 760-3600 Modern Day Goddess: A Portrait Series by Carson Whitaker 6 p.m.

Powell Market 802 Broad St. (423) 541-3089 pomkt.com Yoga with Cats 6:30 p.m.

Naughty Cat Café 3742 Tennessee Ave. (423) 541-4316 naughtycatcafe.com Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” 7 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Lyrics & Laughter with Karen Mills 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233

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Modern Day Goddess

thecomedycatch.com Alcoholics Not Anonymous Comedy Open Mic 8 p.m.

Barley Taproom 235 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 682-8200 chattanoogabarley.com Country Line Dancing Class 8 p.m.

Westbound Bar 24 Station St. (423) 498-3069 westboundbar.com

FRIDAY5.31 River Drifters Summer Party 11 a.m.

River Drifters Chattanooga 1925 Suck Creek Rd. (425) 805-2925 riverdrifterschatt.com Contentedly Continental: A Trip Through European Ceramics Noon The Houston Museum 201 High St. (423) 267-7176 thehoustonmuseum.org Tim Wright 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Agatha Christie’s “Murder

on the Nile” 8 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Improv “Movie” Night Presents: A Fairy Tale 8 p.m.

Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com Video Game Night 8 p.m.

Stone Cup Cafe 208 Frazier Ave. (423) 521-3977 stonecupcafe.com Good, Old-Fashioned Improv Show 10 p.m Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com

SATURDAY6.1 National Trails Day 8 a.m.

Enterprise South Nature Park 190 Still Hollow Loop (423) 893-3500 Hand Embroidery with Found Objects 9:30 a.m.

Passageways

10 E 7th St. (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org Yoga and Brunch 9:30 a.m.

The Westin Chattanooga 801 Pine St. (423) 413-8180 westvillagechattanooga.com Silk and Shades 10 a.m.

Chattanooga Public Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 643-7700 chattlibrary.org Chattanooga River Market 10 a.m.

Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. publicmarkets.us Chattanooga Coffee Challenge 10 a.m.

Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St. (706) 671-0402 coffeewithkinser.com Chattanooga Tabletop Game Fest 10 a.m.

Ridgedale Masonic Lodge 1500 Dodds Ave. (423) 591-5689 Stone Setting: Jewelry Intensive Course 10 a.m.

Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 822-5750 chattanoogaworkspace.com Beginner Bonsai 11 a.m.

Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org Feed the Endangered Red Wolves 11:45 a.m.

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center 400 Garden Rd. (423) 821-1160 reflectionriding.org Contentedly Continental: A Trip Through European Ceramics Noon The Houston Musuem 201 High St. (423) 267-7176 thehoustonmuseum.org

Tim Wright 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Chattanooga FC vs Georgia Revolution FC 7:30 p.m.

Finley Stadium 1826 Carter St. (423) 708-4625 chattanoogafc.com Chattanooga’s Secret History 8 p.m.

Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” 8 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com GUMP: With Your Pal, Charlie Davis 8 p.m.

Palace Theater 818 Georgia Ave. #118 (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Whose Line Chattanooga 10 p.m.

Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com

SUNDAY6.2 Indigo and Shibori Dying Workshop 10 a.m.

Townsend Atelier 301 E. 11th St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com Chattanooga Market 11 a.m.

First Tennessee Pavilion 1829 Carter St. (423) 648-2496 chattanoogamarket.com Screen Printing on Clay with Julie Johnson 2 p.m.

Scenic City Clay Arts 301 E. 11th St. (423) 883-1758

(615) 496-6070 wanderlinger.com Brewga: Yoga and Beer 6:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Brewing Company 1804 Chestnut St. (423) 702-9958 chattabrew.com Paths to Pints along the Riverwalk 6:30 p.m.

The Tap House 3800 St. Elmo Ave. taphousechatt.com English Country Dance for All! 7 p.m.

Heritage House Arts and Civic Center 1428 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-9474

Contentedly Continental sceniccityclayarts.org Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” 2:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Dogs and Kids Do the Catwalk 6 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Center 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Tim Wright 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

MONDAY6.3 Spring Belly Dance Session 5:45 p.m.

Movement Arts Collective 3813 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 401-8115 movementartscollective.com Joggers & Lagers 6 p.m.

Chattanooga Brewing Co. 1804 Chestnut St. chattabrew.com Handbuilding Large Coil Forms 6 p.m.

Scenic City Clay Arts 301 E. 11th St.

(423) 883-1758 sceniccityclayarts.org Pom-Pom Wall Hanging 6 p.m.

Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 822-5750 chattanoogaworkspace.com First Monday Improv Comedy 7:30 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. (423) 624-5347 barkinglegs.org

TUESDAY6.4 East Brainerd Farmers Market 4 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church 8645 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-9363 Chess K-night 5 p.m.

Mad Priest Coffee Roasters 1900 Broad St. (423) 393-3834 madpriestcoffee.com Tuesday Night Chess Club 6 p.m.

Downtown Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 643-7700 chattilibrary.com Moves, Grooves, and Brews Yoga 6 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St.

WEDNESDAY6.5 Contentedly Continental: A Trip Through European Ceramics Noon The Houston Museum 201 High St. (423) 267-7176 thehoustonmuseum.org Main Street Farmers Market 4 p.m.

522 W. Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.com Chattanooga Jewish Film Series 7 p.m.

Jewish Cultural Center 5461 North Terrace Rd. (423) 493-0270 jewishchattanooga.com Naughty Knights Chess Meetup 7:30 p.m.

The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com T.J. Miller 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Open Mice Comedy Night 8:30 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd.

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THE MUSIC SCENE

Cruising In The Left Lane Hard-rocking band pulls no punches

Amber Fults Is Taking Over Amber Fults has long been a force to be reckoned with. She is a young singer/songwriter from Rossville who has been both writing and performing her original works since 2005. She has been focused on making her mark in the Chattanooga area and has certainly accomplished it.

Fults commonly performs solo, using her voice and personality to bring you the full and fun-filled experience. Her music encompasses both a more modern sound as well as the old soul everyone appreciates and loves to listen to. Her influences range from Ingrid Michaelson to John Lennon and Paul McCartney. This is highlighted when Fults’ unique voice fills the room.

Fults is easy to love and even easier to listen to. Her songs focus on life, love, and finding yourself. Her debut album Center of My Heart was released in 2010 and proves that relationships can be extremely trying. She will make you feel like you are not alone and will make you laugh with her witty personality.

This Thursday Fults will be performing at the Westin’s Dorato Bar at 6:30 p.m., and if you can’t make that you’re still in luck, because she will make another appearance at The Feed Co. Table & Tavern on Friday night at 9 p.m.

If you want to enjoy the warm summer night while listening to one of the best singer-songwriters in Chattanooga, make your way to either (or both) of these shows.

— Ensley McFarland

By Marc T. Michael Pulse Music Editor

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The two hard living road dogs bring enough intensity to their performance to raise the roof of any roadside pub or juke joint.”

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B

EFORE I DID ANY RESEARCH ON LEFT LANE Cruiser, I listened to their latest album, Shake and Bake. Because of this order of operations, when I finally did get to the band’s details, my first thought was, “No way.”

The band that recorded (analog, mind you) this smoking wall-ofsound blues rock album is made up of precisely two people. Two. People.

Freddy J IV on vocals, guitar, and bass, and Pete Dio on drums and all other percussion are all there is to Left Lane Cruiser, but I defy you to detect this through a pair of headphones alone.

Their band isn’t bigger because it doesn’t need to be. The two hard living road dogs bring enough intensity to their performance to raise the roof of any roadside pub or juke joint.

The album wastes no time getting down business with “Two Dollar Elvis”, a ripping tune you can dance to, if you have the stamina for it. The bright, ringing “pop” of the snare suggests the drumhead, like the song, is under considerably more tension than any run of the mill act.

On the lead parts, Freddy wields a guitar slide like a chainsaw, a powerful tool that could hurt you if you misuse it. On top of it all are the vocals, gravelly and growling, as though Tom Waits has been giving elocution lessons.

Press kits are press kits, and you take what you read with a grain of salt. That’s just the nature of it. When their press kit specifically states that these guys aren’t putting on a mask to play music, that they genuinely, authentically live the hard-driving life their music suggests, you can take that to the bank.

The vocals are not an affectation. The band’s style, their passion, their hard-as-nails execution: these aren’t things you can fake. They are exactly what they say they are, and it shows.

That’s rarer than you might expect.

“Shake and Bake”, in part a treatise on the therapeutic applications of herbal remedies, is jam-packed with Billy Gibson style riffs, the kind that made him a legendary guitar player, not the kind that get radio play.

“Breaking You Down” is the first song on the album that doesn’t come at you like a freight train, threatening to mow you down if you stand in the way. It isn’t exactly poppy, but I’d wager it’s as close as the band ever comes to anything resembling pop music.

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Left Lane Cruiser is a powerhouse band capable of putting any three, four or fivepiece act to shame.”

Somehow “friendlier” and a tad more relaxed in the same way that a parking lot carnival roller coaster is more relaxed than, say, falling off a cliff, it’s a great tune and well-placed in the track listings as a way to break up the raw energy of everything that precedes it.

If “Breaking You Down” is a shift from high gear to cruising speed, “Smooth Commander” is downright classic, pickin’ on the porch music (at least until the Wurlitzer kicks in, though you could have a Wurlitzer on your porch I suppose).

Aside from being an allaround enjoyable tune, it is a nice display of range. The rawness and high energy of the earlier tracks are counterpointed by this laid back tune.

The second half of the album delves deeper in to the dynamics of the duo, at times revert-

ing to that in-your-face power, at other times displaying if not a tender side, at least a more contemplative side, culminating in the final track, “Detroit House Party”, which is just pure, unadulterated rock and roll fun.

Make no mistake, given that there are only two artists here who still manage to rival any larger lineup you’d care to name, if it were a one-note album, it would still be impressive.

That they are able to parlay their skill in to a full album of blues rock that runs the expressive gamut is proof positive that Left Lane Cruiser is a powerhouse band capable of putting any three, four or five-piece act to shame.

The album is Shake and Bake.

It’s available now and is a must have for any lover of blues rock, and an education for everyone else.

THU5.30 Webb Barringer His songs have been described as a mixture of "murder folk" and "songs you can play to your girlfriend".

7 p.m.

Edley’s Bar-B-Que 205 Manufacturers Rd. edleysbbq.com

FRI5.31 Naomi Ingram Don't let her young age fool you, folks, 'cause this young lady has an old soul when it comes to music.

10 p.m.

The Social 1110 Market St. publichousechattanooga.com

SAT6.1 Soundsystem Cultures Takeover An evening of hip hop featuring Andy Bruh, Kripa & M3WT, with a surprise or two.

9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com

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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR THURSDAY5.30 Riverbend Festival 5 p.m.

Ross’s Landing Park 201 Riverfront Pkwy. riverbendfestival.com Jerry Fordham 6 p.m.

1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. 1885grill.com Danimal & Friends 6 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com Open Mic Thursday 6 p.m.

Stone Cup Cafe 208 Frazier Ave. stonecupcafe.com Thursday Night Jazz 6 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Amber Fults 6:30 p.m.

Westin Dorato Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Jesse Jungkurth & Friends 6:30 p.m.

Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. Toby Hewitt 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Webb Barringer 7 p.m.

Edley’s Bar-B-Que 205 Manufacturers Rd. edleysbbq.com Fox Mountain Express 7:30 p.m.

The Feed Co. Table & Tavern 201 W. Main St. feedtableandtavern.com Megan Howard 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Shovels & Rope 8 p.m.

Tivoli Theatre 709 Broad St. tivolichattanooga.com

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Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute 8 p.m.

Memorial Auditorium 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com Open Mic Night with Jonathan Wimpee 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Kapo Band 9 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Caramore, The Rad Trads 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com

FRIDAY5.31 Summer Music Weekends 9 a.m.

Rock City Gardens 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA seerockcity.com Riverbend Festival 5 p.m.

Ross’s Landing Park 201 Riverfront Pkwy. riverbendfestival.com Brennan Hess 6 p.m.

The Spot 1800 E. Main St. spotvenue.co

Mark Andrew 6 p.m.

Heaven & Ale Brewing Co. 300 Cherokee Blvd. heavenandalebrewing.com Steve Busie 6:30 p.m.

Westin Dorato Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Mother Legacy 7 p.m.

The Naked River Brewing Co. 1791 Reggie White Blvd. nakedriverbrewing.com Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonchattanooga.com John Carroll 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Maddy Young & Eric Nelson 8 p.m.

Barley Taproom 235 E. MLK Blvd. chattanoogabarley.com Vicki Lynn Maxwell 8:30 p.m.

Puckett’s Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com Amber Fults 9 p.m.

The Feed Co. Table & Tavern 201 W. Main. St. feedtableandtavern.com Jordan Hallquist 9 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT One of the best events in town is the Chattanooga Market, and this Sunday you'll get a musical treat with one of the best (and nicest) singer/ songwriters around.

Jennifer Daniels Sunday 2 p.m.

The Chattanooga Market 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com

Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike tremonttavern.com Diamond Dogs: The David Bowie Tribute 9 p.m.

HiFi Clyde’s 122 W. Main St. hificlydeschattanooga.com Stepsisters, Glass Caps, Lewis and Clark 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Naomi Ingram 10 p.m.

The Social 1110 Market St. publichousechattanooga.com Outlaw 45 10 p.m.

Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. budssportsbar.com

SATURDAY6.1 Summer Music Weekends 9 a.m.

Rock City Gardens 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA seerockcity.com Jennifer Daniels 12:30 p.m.

Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. publicmarkets.us Playin Possum Blues Band 1 p.m.

River Drifters 1925 Suck Creek Rd. riverdrifterschatt.com Wasted Riffs 4:30 p.m.

Residence Inn 215 Chestnut St. marriott.com Riverbend Festival 5 p.m.

Ross’s Landing Park 201 Riverfront Pkwy. riverbendfestival.com The Briars 6:30 p.m.

Westin Dorato Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com David Bingaman 7 p.m.

Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. 431 E. MLK Blvd. huttonandsmithbrewing.com Forever Bluegrass 7 p.m.

Westbound Bar 24 Station St. westboundbar.com Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonchattanooga.com Robin Grant & The Standard 7:30 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Webb Berringer 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Sleazy Sleazy 8 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com Roughwork 8 p.m.

River Drifters 1925 Suck Creek Rd. riverdrifterschatt.com Slow Fuze Blues 8 p.m.

Mayo’s Bar and Grill 3820 Brainerd Rd. mayosbarandgrill.com Dave Matthews Tribute Band 9 p.m.

Songbirds North 35 Station St. songbirdsguitars.co Sinai Vessel 9 p.m.

Sluggo’s Vegetarian Cafe 505 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 752-5224 Gaslight Street 9 p.m.

HiFi Clyde’s 122 W. Main St. hificlydeschattanooga.com Soundsystem Cultures Takeover featuring Andy Bruh, Kripa & M3WT 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Outlaw 45

10 p.m.

Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. budssportsbar.com

SUNDAY6.2 Summer Music Weekends 9 a.m.

Rock City Gardens 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA seerockcity.com Cody James Harris 11 a.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com Mark Andrew 11 a.m.

The Edwin Hotel 102 Walnut St. theedwinhotel.com Carl Pemberton 11 a.m.

Westin Chattanooga 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Julie Gribble 12:30 p.m.

The Chattanooga Market 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com Danimal and Friends 12:30 p.m.

The Feed Co. Table & Tavern 201 W. Main St. feedtableandtavern.com Marmalade 1:30 p.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com The Other Brothers & Eric Turner 2 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com Jennifer Daniels 2 p.m.

The Chattanooga Market 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com Bluegrass Jam 4 p.m.

Fiddlers Anonymous 2248 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 994-7497 Open Mic with Jeff Daniels 6 p.m.

Long Haul Saloon 2536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 822-9775 Peterson Brothers 7 p.m.

Songbirds North 35 Station St. songbirdsguitars.co

MONDAY6.3 Open Air with Jessica Nunn 6 p.m.

The Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. granfalloonchattanooga.com Jerry Fordham 6 p.m.

Big River Grille 2020 Hamilton Pl. Blvd. bigrivergrille.com Monday Nite Big Band 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Blues Night Open Jam 7 p.m.

Songbirds South 41 Station St. songbirdsguitars.co Very Open Mic with Shawnessey Cargile 8 p.m.

The Well 1800 Rossville Blvd. #8 wellonthesouthside.com

TUESDAY6.4 Gino Fanelli 6 p.m.

1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. 1885grill.com RaulEnrique 6:30 p.m.

Mexi-Wing IX 6925 Shallowford Rd. mexiwingix.business.site Danimal 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Jerry Fordham 7 p.m.

Southern Belle Riverboat 151 Riverfront Pkwy. chattanoogariverboat.com Struggle Jennings

7 p.m.

Music Box @ Ziggy’s 607 Cherokee Blvd. ziggysbarandgrill.net Jake Durkin 7 p.m.

Songbirds Songbirds North 35 Station St. songbirdsguitars.co Space Jam Open Mic with Xll Olympians 7 p.m.

Barley Taproom 235 E. MLK Blvd. chattanoogabarley.com Live Jam Session with Freddy Mc & Friends 8 p.m.

Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. granfalloonchattanooga.com Open Mic Night with Mike McDade 8 p.m.

Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike tremonttavern.com

WEDNESDAY6.5 Open Mic Night 6:30 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com Papa Sway 7 p.m.

River Drifters 1925 Suck Creek Rd. riverdrifterschatt.com Jesse James Jungkurth 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Alan Wyatt Quartet 7 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Priscilla & Little Rickee 8 p.m.

Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 Matt Thornton 9 p.m.

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ERNIE PAIKS’S RECORD REVIEWS

New Music From The Comet Is Coming, Stereolab

The Comet Is Coming Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery (Impulse!)

S

ome lofty goals are proposed in the manifesto of the London trio The Comet Is Coming about its “musical expression forged in the deep mystery”, which cites steps such as “the overcoming of fear” and “the embracing of chaos”.

On the trio’s new album for the legendary Impulse! label, King Shabaka (reeds), Danalogue (keyboards) and Betamax (drums) aim to “reconnect with the energy of the Lifeforce in hope of manifesting higher realities in new constructs.”

This sounds like it’s either one step away from a doomsday cult or a transcendental spiritual jazz group, along the lines of Impulse! forebears like John and Alice Coltrane or Pharoah Sanders.

However, while moments undeniably take inspiration from spiritual jazz, The Comet

Is Coming doesn’t exactly use that template, and it’s best to listen to Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery without firm expectations. King Shabaka’s reed work focuses more on riffs and patterns, rather than deep soloing, putting it more in a rock/fusion framework, along the lines of a band like Tortoise (without sounding like Tortoise).

A rough cyclic theme is suggested by the opening and closing tracks, “Because the End is Really the Beginning” and “The Universe Wakes Up”, with the former offering Danalogue’s percolating synths, sometimes in melodic unity with King Shabaka’s sax, and Betamax’s invocational cymbals and tom rolls.

It’s an album that’s hard to pin down; a track like “Birth of Creation”, with syrupy, saturated sounds, artificial beats, a shadowy bass clarinet and a slow, soul-funk approach, is followed by “Summon the Fire”, sounding like sinister new wave music with its pulsing beats and distorted sax—this writer has a strange vision of the kids from the film The Breakfast Club bopping around to this song, but in a space gulag rather than school detention.

Although this writer was craving more melodic complexity at times, and a few moments were off-putting (such as the poem recitation from Kate Tempest in

“Blood of the Past”), the album works more often than not, and it saves some of its best material for the end.

“Unity” flows with a soft touch with cosmic keyboards and gentle sax waves as the percussion presses forward, and “The Universe Wakes Up” is a sonic emergence, with King Shabaka’s sax both fluttering and scrambling atop a synth bed, suggesting brisk, morning warm-up exercises with optimism—it’s yet another day to try to unlock those deep mysteries.

Stereolab Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements (Duophonic/Warp)

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he music business can sometimes sound like a con game, where fans are persuaded to buy the same album over and over, and it seems like we’ve come full circle. People replaced their vinyl records with CDs in the ‘80s and ‘90s,

sold or gave away their CDs in favor of MP3s or streaming services, and now have decided that they want their vinyl records back.

However, there are some cases where this writer is happy to buy the same album over and over again (ask him why he owns four copies of Unrest’s imperial f.f.r.r.), and the new Stereolab remaster/reissue campaign, which offers expanded editions of its Elektra albums, is one of them.

The first two offerings are 1993’s Transient RandomNoise Bursts with Announcements and 1994’s Mars Audiac Quintet, released as 2-CD and 3-LP sets, each with a disc of rarities and demos. These reissues were mastered from the original half-inch tapes with an aim of improving “resolution, spatiality and depth,” in the words of Stereolab co-founder Tim Gane.

After doing A/B comparisons between the original 1993 edition of Transient... and this remastered edition, this writer is impressed by the remastering job, which avoids the typical “loudness war” pitfalls (where quality and dynamics are sacrificed for pure loudness) of many modern remasters.

It’s difficult to articulate the subtle differences, but some mid-range details are more apparent while, as a whole, the album feels more compelling

and more powerful, especially when the songs build momentum into dense constructions.

The album itself is one of the high points of Stereolab’s eclectic history of appropriation throughout its 20-year career, which started in 1990.

Although it borrowed themes and styles liberally, Stereolab tracks were unmistakably Stereolab tracks, oozing a love for Moog analog synths and Vox and Farfisa organs, while vocalist Laetitia Sadier sang in English and French with her own lovely yet peculiar pronunciation.

If Stereolab has an epic, it’s the 18-minute “Jenny Ondioline”, one of the most gloriously entrancing experiences in its catalog; it takes rhythmic (“motorik” beat) and melodic inspiration from the German band NEU!—in particular, the track “Hallogallo”—and offers variations on a theme stitched together.

On the bonus disc, the demos are nice glimpses that uber-fans will appreciate, but the real gems are an alternate version of “Analogue Rock”, which is actually superior to the album version, and an intense mix of fan favorite “French Disco”. Until the next iteration of music technology lets us permanently carry music with us using CRISPR gene editing, this edition can rightfully be called the definitive edition.

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A Partner For Life’s Journey Grace Frank Group: a realtor to support each evolving story

T

he first thing Grade Frank, MBA, affiliate broker with Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, LLC, wants you to know about her real estate practice is that it can be a rewarding, joyful process to buy or sell a house.

“It’s really about discovery and journey,” she says. “One of the first things we try to do is to really listen to people and figure out what’s important to them and make it a fun experience.”

The Grace Frank Group, which handles both residential and commercial real estate, is one of the busiest firms in the greater Chattanooga area. Frank and her colleagues—a small cadre of full-time staff members plus select team of agents—invest time in building long-term relationships with clients, partnering with them from starter houses for young singles to multi-generational homes to retirement bungalows.

“It’s about different life seasons,” Frank says. “We work with young couples, growing families, or people that are downsizing. We see clients for life, and often continue to work with their children and grandchildren.”

In an initial interview, Frank has a conversation, taking time with a potential client and listening to their goals and dreams. Do they want to live near mountains or a shopping mall? Do they need a good spot to garden? Do they prefer privacy or the ability to chat porch-to-porch with a neighbor?

Carefully, Frank builds a relationship that includes the right-now purchase but that’s intended to last through several purchases, in fact, through the client’s entire lifespan.

“We work with young couples, growing families, or people that are downsizing. We see clients for life, and often continue to work with their children and grandchildren.”

To sustain such relationships, Frank and her colleagues ground their practice on understanding, trust, and business savvy. They’re not just with you until you ink the deal— they’re here for the long haul. Frank wants to help clients build dreams— and financial sustainability.

“Real estate is not an emotional decision,” she says. “Even a first home needs to be an investment in the future. We have to look wisely, negotiate smart, and not get caught up in the moment. We help clients take a step back and ask, ‘Does that really make sense now and for the next five years?’ Even with a starter home, we treat you, your money, and your investment seriously.”

Along those lines, Frank also deals in commercial real estate, often

helping investors expand their portfolios to millions of dollars’ worth of property. Investment savvy isn’t limited to the rich, Frank adds.

“I advise a lot of millennials that sometimes the best place to start is to buy a duplex where you live on one side and the other side pays your mortgage,” she says. “If you’re looking to get into your first property, a duplex is a great way to start.

From beginnings to fruition, Frank is interested in processes that can be sustained. The purveyor of an organic farm that uses solar energy and rainwater catchment to raise a breed of near-extinct pigs, as well as organic eggs, vegetables, and herbs, Frank is deeply interested in creating spaces and communities that can thrive for generations.

She also supports green|spaces and Girls Inc. of Chattanooga, both of which look to cultivate the resources, human and natural, of our fair city.

“I try to create sustainability within my real estate practice, too,” she affirms. “It’s important to how I live, how I’m contributing to the community. For Chattanooga to thrive, we all have to tap into something that allows us to give back.”

When you’re looking for a real estate partner, someone you can feel comfortable with and trust, it’s important to think through the decision carefully, interviewing candidates and taking your time. After you’ve had that conversation with Grace Frank, you’ll certainly feels she’s a realtor you can rely on to be with you throughout your life’s seasons.

To view Grace Frank Group listings, visit gracefrankgroup.com or call (423) 265-0088. And if you want to put a friendly face to the name, swing by the Main Street Farmers Market on Wednesday to see Frank’s farm, Land to Table Farm, selling her herbs, eggs and pork!

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FILM & TELEVISION

Brightburn Does A Bizarro Patriotic superhero refigured as a monster

By John DeVore Pulse Film Editor

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In a country in love with flag waving, we need a reminder that the world is morally gray and oftentimes terrible. Brightburn hopes to be that reminder.”

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HAT IF OUR HEROES AREN’T HEROES? THIS past Memorial Day reminded us of the sacrifices made by the men and women of our military, while at the same time we’re also inundated with new stories about the president considering pardons for war criminals—soldiers in the U.S. military who killed prisoners, who shot innocent women and children, and are poised to face no consequences.

Goodness is not inherent. Having a specific job doesn’t preclude evil acts and cruelty. In a country in love with flag waving, surrounded by stories of selfless superheroes who protect the world from purple psychopaths, we need a reminder that the world is morally gray and oftentimes terrible.

Brightburn hopes to be that reminder.

The film is very obviously inspired by the Superman origin story—a childless couple in Kansas find a baby in

a spaceship that has crash landed on Earth and decide to raise the child on their farm as their own. The boy grows into a teenager and begins to exhibit strange powers—flight, strength, eye lasers, etc. But he also begins to change from the endearing, smart boy into something else, something angrier.

It’s an interesting premise, to be sure. The film does a lot of things well, particularly the inclusion of a distorted

Superman iconography throughout. The execution is somewhat questionable, however.

Brandon Breyer—the Kryptonian stand-in—has his own symbol, costume, etc. His name even has the typical superhero alliteration.

There’s a familiar red/blue motif that surrounds his persona. But as the films continues, you see how these symbols are more twisted versions of the Man of Steel.

Brandon’s symbol doesn’t inspire hope like the big S. The backwards Bs look primitive, and the frequency at which they’re scrawled across his notebooks and binders look more obsessive and damaged.

His cape is combined with a crude hood that covers his face, with a shoestring weave in the front, giving the impression of Cthulhu-like tentacles. Superman always played to his human side.

Brandon Breyer slowly slips away from this, seemingly reveling in his alien nature.

The film also takes care to establish Brandon as a mostly normal child at the beginning of the film. It’s important to show that the family unit is intact. Brandon isn’t a Damien, ala The Omen.

He wasn’t always this way. Instead, there is a corruption that occurs due to the craft that brought

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There was an opportunity here to make a powerful movie using a familiar story, subverting a genre in the process.”

him to Earth (this might have been a Smallville plotline—I can’t remember). It seems that Brandon begins to change when he’s old enough to understand where he came from.

All of these parts work well, making the film entertaining and interesting to watch. Unfortunately, Brightburn isn’t overly interested in answering questions.

Of course, it could be argued that the film is right to not answer questions. It is a horror movie after all. Brightburn fully embraces the horror aspect of the story by ramping up the blood and gore.

Superman, of course, would be absolutely capable of annihilating humans at will. Brandon is and does, repeatedly. But his motivations for doing so seem avoidable.

The film appears to try to make the case that the boy is being controlled, at least at first. Later, though, it seems like he’s just acting out. The adults around him are incapable of having a real conversation with a child. If your child

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was sleepwalking, grunting in a strange language, and claiming to hear voices, wouldn’t you ask for some explanation? Like, I don’t know, what are the voices saying?

Do you want to do what they say?

Why? If you suspected your child was injuring people on purpose, would you not hold a conversation with him about why he shouldn’t do that? Brandon might have some homicidal tendencies, but these are exacerbated by the complete failure of every adult surrounding him. It’s typical horror movie decision making, I suppose.

There was an opportunity here to make a powerful movie using a familiar story, subverting a genre in the process. The filmmakers never quite got to that level.

Overall, Brightburn feels like a missed opportunity. Had the filmmakers avoid some of the more typical horror film clichés, the film would have far more interesting.

As it is, it’s a neat idea without much development.

Rocketman A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years and how he became an international star.

Director: Dexter Fletcher Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard

Godzilla: King of the Monsters The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah.

Director: Michael Dougherty Stars: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe

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COLUMN · GAME ON!

International Tabletop Day Fun Chattanooga observes the sacred geek holiday in style

M Brandon Watson Pulse columnist

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This won’t be a day of Milton Bradley type of games.

We are pulling out some of the hottest tabletop games and a few things that may not be played anywhere else.”

When not vaporizing zombies or leading space marines as a mousepad Mattis, Brandon Watson is making gourmet pancakes and promoting local artists.

ARK YOUR CALENDARS, folks! The greatest holiday for gaming geeks is upon us. International Tabletop Day is a celebration of the global tabletop community and the Scenic City will be in on the action with the help of the dynamic duo of local gaming outfitters Infinity Flux and Game On Chattanooga (no relation).

First day of June, head on down to the third annual Chattanooga Tabletop Game Festival at the crazy cool Ridgedale Masonic Lodge 660 on Dodds Ave. The city’s favorite game track coordinators Jason Mink and Meagan Frey of Infinity Flux will be leading the charge for a celebration of tabletop greatness.

“This is going to be twelve solid hours and twenty thousand square feet of tabletop games. The entire second floor of the lodge will be dedicated to RPG adventures written and directed by the finest DMs in the area,” Jason said.

The collection of games that will be running for the RPG floor are put together by the Chattanooga Roleplay Society and range from D&D Fifth Edition to Mutants and Masterminds and even Shadowrun. My good pals Sam Blevins and Raymon Lillard (aka “Cro”) will be among some of the best featured DMs for the event. I’ve personally dungeon crawled with Sam and can tell you from experience that he brings some creative fun to any adventure.

“This will be a one-of-a-kind experience this year. This won’t be a day of Milton Bradley type of games. We are pulling out some of the hottest tabletop games and a few things that may not be played anywhere else,” Meagan said.

There will be a huge library of tabletop games of the more tactical variety on the first floor. Of course, the great Warhammer will make an appearance with HeroClix and just about every other popular title found on game store shelves. So this could be a perfect time

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to bench test some of those titles you’ve been curious about but afraid to try without some guidance. Attendees are also encouraged to bring along their own favorites as well.

During the twelve-hour extravaganza there will be opportunities for sweet swag and door prizes as well as a silent auction for previously owned games. That’s right folks, you can bring in that tabletop game collecting dust and auction it off for in-store credit for both Infinity Flux and Game On Chattanooga to upgrade to something newer.

The major stipulations are that the games cannot be run-of-the-mill boardgame staples (chess, checkers, Monopoly, etc.) and absolutely must have all the game pieces included. The gamers of this area live by a code of honor and unshakable morality so don’t think of pulling a slick one; the results will earn your game back with no credit and disappointed looks from kittens. So please think of the kittens.

There will be concession foods available for purchase and those hoping to catch a show or two at this year’s Riverbend can also rejoice since CTGF will be using arm bands for reentry. Yes, you will be able to drop in and out to do whatever and then return at your leisure to jump back in the action. The best parts of this all-day festival are that it’s only $10 for adults and $5 for children under twelve years of age and (AND!) parking is absolutely free.

I’ll give you a moment to let all of that sink in.

Okay, ready to summarize: two floors of epic gaming, concessions, prizes, arm

bands, free parking, AND it’s all under $20?

I can sense the D20s all over town rattling in anticipation.

The previous festivals have seen extensive popularity and this year looks to be the biggest yet, so be ready and lined up at 10 a.m. to knock the doors down of the Ridgedale Masonic Lodge. Sadly, this will also be the last CTGF that will be held at this unique building so it’s also a bittersweet farewell to an amazingly historic home but hopefully a new beginning as the festival looks for even larger accommodations for the future.

“Our partners at Game On Chattanooga and Chattanooga RPG Society and us are excited to provide a unique and fun experience for the whole family. It’s our hope that people seasoned and new to tabletop gaming will come out to discover or rediscover the sense of bonding, creativity, and adventure that are the true hallmarks of tabletop gaming,” Jason said.

Check out the event schedules on Facebook at @chattanoogatabletopgamefest for the official list of games and activities.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I prefer live theater over movies. The glossy flawlessness of films, accomplished by machines that assemble and polish, is less emotionally rich than the direct impact of live performers’ unmediated voices and bodies and emotions.

Their evocative imperfections move me in ways that glossy flawlessness can’t. Even if you’re not like me, Gemini, I invite you to experiment with my approach for a while—not just in the entertainment you choose, but in all areas of your life. As much as possible, get your experience raw and unfiltered.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I’ve got a message for you from Cancerian poet Tyler Knott Gregson. Please read it every day for the next 15 days, including when you first wake up and right before sleep.

Here it is: “Promise me you will not spend so much time treading water and trying to keep your head above the waves that you forget, truly forget, how much you have always loved to swim.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 2003, a group of thieves in Antwerp, Belgium pulled off the biggest jewelry heist in history. To steal the diamonds, gold, and other gems, together worth more than $100 million, they had to outsmart security guards, a seismic sensor, a protective magnetic field, Doppler radar, infrared detectors, and a lock. I mention this, Leo, because I suspect that in the coming weeks you will have a comparable ability to insinuate yourself into the presence of previously inaccessible treasures and secrets and codes.

You’ll be able to penetrate barriers that have kept you shut off from valuable things. (P.S. But I hope that unlike the Antwerp thieves, you’ll use your superpowers in an ethical manner.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the northeast corner of Spain, bordering France, is an area known as Catalonia. With its own culture and language, it has a long history of seeking complete autonomy.

On four occasions it has declared itself to be independent from Spain. The most recent time was in 2017, when 92 percent of the Catalans who voted expressed the desire to be free of Spain’s rule.

Alas, none of the rebellions have succeeded. In the latest instance, no other nation on Earth recognized Catalonia’s claim to be an independent republic. In contrast to its frustrated attempts, your own personal quest to seek greater independence could make real progress in the coming months.

For best results, formulate a clear intention and define the precise nature of the sovereignty you seek. Write it down!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A Libran blogger named OceanAlgorithms

wrote, “I’m simultaneously wishing I were a naturalist whose specialty is finding undiscovered species in well-explored places; and a skateboarding mathematician meditating on an almostimpossible-to-solve equation as I practice my skateboard tricks; and a fierce forest witch who casts spells on nature-despoilers; and a gothic heroine with twelve suitors; and the sexiest cat that ever lived.”

I love how freewheeling and wideranging OceanAlgorithms is with her imaginative fantasies. In light of current astrological omens, I encourage you to do the same. Give yourself permission to dream and scheme extravagantly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Geologists aren’t exactly sure why, but almost six million years ago, the Strait of Gibraltar closed up. As a result, the Mediterranean Sea was cut off from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a thousand years, it had mostly disappeared. Fast forward 600,000 years. Again, geologists don’t understand how it happened, but a flood broke through the barrier, allowing the ocean to flow back into the Mediterranean basin and restore it to its previous status as a sea. I propose that we invoke that replenishment as a holy symbol for the process you’re engaged in: a replenishment of your dried-out waters.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to meditate on this proposal from freelance writer Radha Marcum: “The spiritual definition of love is that when you look at the person you love, it makes you love yourself more.” I hope there’s a lot of that kind of action going on for you in the next four weeks.

According to my assessment of life’s secret currents, all of creation will be conspiring to intensify and deepen your love for yourself by intensifying and deepening your love for other people. Cooperate with that conspiracy, please!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Is there a creature on earth that’s more annoying than the mosquito? I’ve never heard anyone gaze upon one of the pesky monsters sucking blood out of her arm and say, “Aw, what a cute little bug.”

And yet every year there is a town in Russia that holds a jokey threeday celebration in honor of the mosquito. The people who live in Berezniki even stage a “most delicious” competition, in which people allow themselves to be pricked by mosquitoes for twenty minutes, with an award going to whomever accumulates the most bites. I highly approve of the spirit of this approach for your own use in the coming weeks, Capricorn. If you have fun with the things that bother you, I bet they won’t bother you as much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s the Forever Season, Aquarius. You

have a poetic license to act as if your body will live for a hundred years and your soul will live for all eternity. You are authorized to believe that in the coming decades you will grow steadily wiser, kinder, happier, and wilder. During the Forever Season, you may have dreams like flying over a waterfall at sunset, or finding the lost magic you were promised before you were born, or discovering the key to a healing you feared would always elude you. As you careen through this unpredictable grace period, your understanding of reality may expand dramatically. I bet you’ll get practical epiphanies about how to express yourself with greater effectiveness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A musical historian from Cambridge University decided it would be amusing to perform forgotten songs that were written in the Rhineland a thousand years ago. His research wasn’t easy, because musical notation was different back then. But he ultimately reconstructed the tunes in ways that he felt were 80 percent faithful to the originals. He and other musicians subsequently performed and recorded them. I propose a somewhat comparable assignment for you in the coming weeks, Pisces. You will benefit, I believe, from trying to recover the truth about events that occurred a long time ago and/or by trying to revivify old beauty that has new relevance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks it will make good sense for you to travel down winding paths replete with interesting twists and provocative turns. The zigzags you’ll be inspired to pursue won’t be inconvenient or inefficient, but rather will be instrumental in obtaining the healing you need. To honor and celebrate this oddly lucky phase, I’ll quote parts of “Flying Crooked,” a poem

by Robert Graves. “The butterfly will never master the art of flying straight, yet has a just sense of how not to fly: He lurches here and here by guess and God and hope and hopelessness. Even the acrobatic swift has not his flyingcrooked gift.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Has a part of you become too timid, docile, or prosaic? Is there an aspect of your beautiful soul that is partially muzzled, submissive, or housebroken? If so, now is a favorable time to seek an antidote.

But listen closely: the cure isn’t to become chaotic, turbulent, and out of control. It would be counterproductive to resort to berserk mayhem. Here’s a better way: be primal, lush, and exciting. Be wildly playful and unpredictably humorous and alluringly intriguing.

Try experiments that rouse your rowdy sweetness, your unkempt elegance, your brazen joy, and your sensual intelligence.

“That’s Awful”—well, shucks.

ACROSS 1 Beyond zealous 6 Household appliance, for short 9 ___ Life (Tupac tattoo) 13 Deft 15 In the past 16 She played Talisa on “Game of Thrones” 17 Sketch a habanero?

19 Runaway win 20 Midweek time for floods?

22 N.L. East team 23 Kyoto cash 24 Like some change 25 Aquatic barrier 27 His record for patents was surpassed by a Japanese inventor in 2003 31 Masi of “Heroes” 32 Obsolete PC operating system 34 Language spoken in “Avatar” 35 Tajikistan, once (abbr.)

36 Intersection where

pet feet meet?

40 See 33-Down 43 British subcompact 44 Triatomic form of oxygen 48 Suffix for prop or meth 49 Gary Numan lyric after “It’s the only way to live” 52 Beat easily 53 Model plane material 55 Had some hummus 57 Skin care brand 58 Tweety’s guide to business planning?

63 “Beloved” novelist Morrison 64 Cuts through a small fish?

66 Satirical HBO interviewer, once 67 Bar brew, briefly 68 Like some coffee 69 Coffee alternatives 70 “30 Rock” star Tina 71 “Enchanting”sounding book in the Septimus Heap series

DOWN 1 Cool, 30 years ago 2 Magazine publishing info 3 Rumbled 4 Louisiana Territory state 5 The green Teletubby 6 Smoke an e-cig 7 Like some whiskey 8 Succotash ingredient 9 Sculpture piece 10 Jinxes 11 Reveals the celebrity dressed as the Poodle, Deer or Hippo, e.g.

12 Time off between classes?

14 Little giggle 18 Defeated without mercy, in leetspeak 21 Cause of aberrant weather 22 Sleeve tattoo spot 26 Dandy sort 28 Only country name in the NATO phonetic alphabet 29 Wayne Shorter’s instrument

30 Egg, for openers 33 Only named character in “Green Eggs and [40-Across]” 37 “All I Do Is ___” 38 Ref. book set 39 “The Genius” of the Wu-Tang Clan 40 Ecological abode 41 1921 Literature Nobelist France 42 Somehow, first lady after Michelle 45 “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer 46 “On to the ___” (2009 Jay-Z song) 47 Dreyer’s ice cream partner 50 Tattered threads 51 Cherry leftovers 54 Tosses down 56 Casts forth 59 “Clueless” catchphrase 60 Neck region 61 Out of the office 62 “My Fair Lady” professor, to Eliza 65 Chicago-based cable superstation

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