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ROMANOVA ARTS • KATHY BLOOM • FANTASTIC BEASTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE

harnessing the power of the sun THE SOLAR POWER REVOLUTION HAS ARRIVED

By Kevin Hale

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VOLUME 13, ISSUE 47 NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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READY OR NOT, A NEW POLITICAL ERA IS UPON US

It’s been just over two weeks since America woke to the sobering fact that billionaire businessman and reality television star Donald Trump was going to be the next President.

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SEARCHING FOR THE NOT SO FANTASTIC BEASTS

In the Wizarding World of J.K. Rowling, questions abound. The films tend to be light on answers, but then their purpose isn’t to provide enlightenment.

ROMANOVA BRINGS ART TO THE PEOPLE

Many patrons in Chattanooga are already familiar with Romanova Arts, an organization that has been sponsoring pop-up shows and an online gallery since 2015.

THE TIMELESS MUSIC OF KATHY BLOOM

If there’s a perfect use of a song in a movie, it’s the scene from the 1995 film Before Sunrise where the two main characters sit in a small listening booth at a record store in Vienna to listen to Kathy Bloom’s “Come Here.”

ALSO INSIDE

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The Future Of Solar Power Solar energy’s popularity and time in the Tennessee Valley sun may very well be now. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke’s office houses the Department of Sustainability for the city which is tasked with championing the integration of sustainability.

FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS

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CONSIDER THIS

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RECORD REVIEWS

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ON THE BEAT

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OPINIONS & DIVERSIONS

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NEW IN THEATERS

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THE LIST

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ARTS CALENDAR

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

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AIR BAG

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JONESIN’ CROSSWORD

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MUSIC CALENDAR

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MIXOLOGY

Kevin Hale is a freelance journalist and experienced internet and television marketer living in North Chattanooga.

He is currently working on his first how-to book, “A Million Ways to Market.” He also enjoys hunting Pokémon.

David Traver Adolphus, our resident car geek, is a freelance automotive researcher who recently quit his full-time job writing about old cars to pursue his lifelong dream of writing about old AND new cars.

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BEGINNINGS ∙ CITY LIFE

Op-Ed: Ready Or Not, A New Political Era Is Upon Us Protest is healthy, but living in a bubble won't change a thing

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It’s been just over two weeks since America woke to the sobering fact that billionaire businessman and reality television star Donald Trump was going to be the next President of the United States.

It’s real, it’s happening, and setting aside any fantasies about Electoral College shenanigans, on January 20th, Donald Trump will become the 44th person to be sworn in as leader of our nation. (History buffs will know why he’ll be the 45th President but only the 44th to hold the office. Hint: look up Grover Cleveland.)

To say the news was met with disbelief and downright anger by many would be a bit of an understatement. However, it can pretty safely be said that such reactions would have happened regardless of which candidate had won, for we are living in one of the most polarized political eras in our history, second only to the pre-Civil War era.

Within a day of the election, protests both organized and unorganized broke out in cities across the country. Some, sadly, turned violent, while others were, also sadly, met with authoritative resistance.

The right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Many may disagree with such protests, and many (like myself), are bothered by rabble-rousers who forget the “peaceably” part of the First Amendment, but the fact remains that protest is a right that is as American as it can get.

So if you feel the need to protest, protest away. Gather in groups large or small, take to social media, convince a newspaper to publish your opinions; do whatever it takes to express yourself, content in the knowledge that such protest is what makes us Ameri-

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cans. Just don’t expect the very people you are protesting about or against to pay you any attention or do anything to address or even acknowledge your concerns or needs.

For the fact is that in a world where access to accurate and timely information is greater and easier than at any time in history, fewer and fewer are reading or listening to those that disagree with them.

It’s called “confirmation bias” and is the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one’s existing beliefs or theories while disregarding any other information or evidence that doesn’t confirm your own beliefs and opinions. And this is not a problem of just one group: it permeates through all groups and beliefs.

And social media has played a large part in feeding confirmation bias, where people tend to befriend and interact with those who share their bias while ignoring or dismiss-

ing those that don’t.

So how can any true political change occur when no one “on the other side” is listening? It’s both difficult and easy at the same time.

The easy part is to actually start listening to everyone, especially those that hold different beliefs. Think about why they feel the way they do, try to put yourselves in their shoes, see if you can understand them instead of dismissing them outright.

You don’t have to agree with them, but understanding can go a long way to finding common ground.

The difficult part is analyzing why you believe the way you do. Critical self-analysis is the most difficult, but most crucial part of change. Expecting everyone else to change to see things your way simply isn’t realistic.

And with honest self-analysis, combined with broadening your information base, you might even change your worldview a bit. Or find an even better reason to protest.

Consider This with Dr. Rick

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by Rob Rogers

Lighting Up The Tennessee River For The Holidays One of the longest standing holiday traditions in Chattanooga returns this Friday evening as the Tennessee River sparkles and gleams with dozens of decorated boats during the 35th Annual Lighted Boat Parade and Grand Illumination.

Thousands of residents and visitors alike gather together along the riverfront and over the Walnut Street Bridge. Upwards of 40 boats, all decorated for the season, will parade up and down the river between the bridges, and best of all, it’s absolutely free to attend.

The parade will kick off at 7 p.m., but be sure to head downtown early.

And not just to find a parking space,

but to enjoy the holiday specials offered by local businesses and vendors. It’s a perfect way to “light up” Black Friday and get in some holiday shopping (and eating and drinking) without all the stress.

Alas, there won’t be any fireworks this year (organizers couldn’t find a sponsor), but there’s still plenty of fun in store. And who doesn’t love a holiday boat parade? Just be sure to dress warmly, since the forecast calls for temps in the mid-to-low 40’s Friday evening.

— Alyson McGowan

The Dalai Lama said, “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple. My religion is kindness.”

From Buddha: “Be kind to all creatures. This is true religion.”

And overheard: “I’d rather run my own race and be kind, despite disapproval, than be part of a pack of haters.”

You know, it’s so important to find your own footing when it comes to spirituality. Whether that comes from your childhood religious practices, or diverges 180 degrees from the rest of your clan. Finding what is true for you is an all-important, sometimes long and winding, journey. In fact, exploring diverse spiritualties along the way can be among the most powerful experiences of your life.

This Thanksgiving, consider this: Tune in to your wisest, kindest, self… let that guide you…and observe what happens.

— Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D.

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COLUMN ∙ ON THE BEAT

Tragedy And Helplessness Officer Alex reflects on the impact of a sudden and senseless tragedy

Alex Teach

Pulse columnist

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HILLED FINGERS GRASPED THE sides of my smartphone, high winds numbing my cheeks, but aside from the sting of cold air in my throat I felt nothing.

The news of what’s happened in Chattanooga is fresh as of the time of this writing—the driver of a crashed school bus was just charged with multiple counts of Vehicular Homicide only an hour ago so information is not only still being developed…it’s yet to be digested. I don’t want another morsel of information, mind you— but it’s too late.

I’m outside with a writing device and taking comfort in looking at the soft glow of a nightlight in the bedroom window above me, knowing my own elementary student is in bed when six others across town never will be again, and I close my eyes…only to have thoughts shifted to a similar event I poured over just four years ago in a town called Newton, Connecticut.

In 2012 a firefighter named Marc Gold burned his thoughts into my mind when I read a quote from an Associated Press article in which he said he “…is haunted by the trauma of the parents and the faces of the police who emerged from the building,” speaking of Sandy Hook Elementary school of course.

“I saw the faces of the most hardened paramilitary, SWAT team guys come out, breaking down, saying they’ve just never seen anything like this,” said Gold, a

member of the Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Department. “What’s really scary to me is I’m really struggling, and I didn’t even see the carnage.”

That line obviously had some impact on me. Mostly because after all the debriefings I’ve had from all the events I’ve witnessed people would call “tragic” (and I’d call “the Job”) I’d never seen or heard of someone on “the outside” putting it quite that way.

I remember my first mandatory session (of course) in which I interrupted a crime that resulted in the death of an offender as a young officer. It was another cop (two actually) that did the shooting and I felt terrible…terrible that I put those guys in that position, and I felt that way even after the counseling that (accurately) told me this was not necessarily the case, but the nature of our jobs.

The other (nine? ten?) “posttraumatic incident stress debriefings” over the next few years involved the deaths of fellow officers (friends), children, and horrors that tried to compete with those… and after a while, it seemed like I was always just a radio call away from another emptied out church or donated corporate conference room where bad coffee and de-

cent donuts would be served by well-meaning counselors and volunteers telling me how to “process my feelings.”

Just imagine where my head was at during those years as a young cop.

of three. “It doesn’t feel good when people say nice things to me. It feels good for a second, and then you feel guilty for feeling good.”

And so like with the First Responders to Sandy Hook Elementary, to the responders to the mass casualty crash on I-75 in June 2015 in this same town where rescuers found children deceased, still in their safety belts… We now have a new batch of walking wounded, with invisible injuries not even yet having had the chance to turn into invisible scars.

“It would be ludicrous to say this wouldn’t have some kind of permanent effect on anybody who dealt with it,” said George Epstein, operations director for the Connecticut Critical Incident Stress Management Team.

It does…but like the 23 children than made it out of that bus, we survive, eventually to be made whole again.

Enough of all this; I appreciate your ear in this, on this cold and windy night. Take care. I know I will…now.

“I’m outside with a writing device and taking comfort in looking at the soft glow of a nightlight in the bedroom window above me, knowing my own elementary student is in bed when six others across town never will be again, and I close my eyes...”

“With anguished parents searching for their children,” this same article had gone on to say, “Firefighter Peter Barresi prepared to receive the wounded, but a paramedic came back emptyhanded, underscoring the totality of the massacre. There was no one wounded to save; they were simply dead.”

First responders arrived there knowing they weren’t able to stop it, but maybe thinking they could mitigate the damage; reports like this left that a closed door, too.

Imagine the frustration; the helplessness.

“Most of my emotions are guilt, guilt because we weren’t able to do something, guilt for the accolades I’m getting,” said Firefighter Marc Gold, a 50-year-old father

When officer Alexander D. Teach is not patrolling our fair city on the heels of the criminal element, he spends his spare time volunteering for the Boehm Birth Defects Center.

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COVER STORY

Harnessing The Power Of The Sun

The solar power revolution has (finally) arrived. Are you ready to tap in?

By Kevin Hale Pulse contributor

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OLAR ENERGY’S POPULARITY

and time in the Tennessee Valley sun may very well be now. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke’s office houses the Department of Sustainability for the city which is tasked with championing the integration of sustainability, including solar projects, into the execution of citywide initiatives.

Partnering with the city are non-profits, like Green|Spaces, which look to advance solar energy agendas in the region. And consumers have more options than ever with residential, commercial and agricultural solar applications becoming more affordable and practical.

In 2012, then Mayor Ron Littlefield enacted an executive order to reduce overall energy use in city buildings 35 percent by 2020 relative to 2010 levels. The Office of Sustainability coordinates the implementation of this executive order.

The Office of Sustainability was created to lead the Chattanooga Green effort. In order to meet the goals of the Climate Action Plan, which was adopted in 2008 under Mayor Littlefield’s administration, the city is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a more sustainable community. Solar energy’s part of the plan falls under the 8 • THE PULSE • NOVEMBER 24, 2016 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM

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department’s study of alternative energy sources for the city.

Erik Schmidt, Director of Sustainability for the city, has the unique challenge of identifying and driving sustainable practices from within city operations. “There’s no point in putting solar arrays on your rooftop if you are losing energy elsewhere,” he says. “We work closely with the Electric Power Board, who provides free energy assessments to homeowners and businesses, before we look at renewable energy options.”

When Mayor Burke announced the city's inclusion in the Department of Energy’s Better Building Challenge earlier this year, solar was a key point in the initiative. As an extension of the challenge, the mayor just announced the city’s involvement in SolSmart, where the city pledges to provide human capital, ingenuity, improvements in processes, and to identify and leverage other available resources. “Through our commitment, we will facilitate measureable increases in solar installations on private and public properties within the city limits” says Berke. “To achieve these results, the city will continue to partner with local foundations, nonprofits and businesses, as well as government agencies at all levels.”

“By installing renewable energy generation equipment such as solar, customers may qualify for some federal tax credits and agricultural businesses, such as farms, may receive grants for the construction of the project.”

“A good example of teaming up with the community is our work with Chattanooga State,” says Schmidt. “We train students to know what we’re looking for in the field. It helps streamline the process and gets everyone onboard in our solar efforts.”

Another nonprofit the city is partnering with to promote its solar agenda is Green|Spaces. Michael Walton, executive director of the organization, spearheads advocacy and incentive campaigns, education and training classes, design competitions, and other programs, to advance the sustainability of living, working,

and building in Chattanooga.

“We’ve provided incentives and consulting for some of the first solar arrays in Chattanooga,” says Walton. “Restaurants, like 212 Market, are a part of our Green Light Program, Chattanooga’s Green Business Certification.” The Green Light Program evaluates the organization’s size and type and helps it create a step-by-step sustainability plan, of which solar energy recommendation can come into play.

Green|Spaces also partners with others to introduce NextGen Homes, a demonstration devel-

Chattanooga's Volkswagen assembly plant is partially powered by the largest solar power plant operated by an automaker in the U.S.

opment of net zero energy homes. “These homes will help drive demand for healthy, high performance homes with enough rooftop solar to generate as much energy as the home used in a year,” says Walton.

The active on-site generation of renewable energy is in the form of a 6 kW solar photovoltaic array mounted to the roof.

The nonprofit is also working closely with the city and the Electric Power Board for the Department of Energy’s Clean Energy in Low Income Communities Accelerator.

“We are developing scalable programs to build rooftop and community solar for those that need it most,” says Walton. EPB announced a few months ago the selection of Tennessee Valley Alternative Energy to construct Solar Share, Chattanooga’s first community solar power generation project.

Solar Share is a partnership between EPB and Tennessee Valley Authority to build a renewable power-generating facility at EPB’s Distribution Center at North Holtzclaw Avenue and Oak Street. The pilot project is expected to generate about continued on page 10

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1.35 megawatts of renewable electric power, which is enough to meet the needs of about 200 homes. The project should be completed by the summer of 2017.

But Schmidt emphasizes residential and commercial applications, not just government, in the success of solar.

He recently met with about 40 solar and electrical vendors to share information and provide feedback on their solar progression. “If we don’t engage the solar vendor community, we are not going to see this renewable source really take off.”

And this is really where the rubber meets the road when it comes to small businesses and homeowners.

“It really starts with educating the customer,” says Ginny Kincer of Tennessee Solar Solutions. “I like to ask them about their motivation and of course about their property, timeframe and budget.”

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tomers may qualify for some federal tax credits and agricultural businesses, such as farms, may receive grants for the construction of the project.

“We walk customers step-by-step through the process,” says Kincer.

“Labor, permits, materials, you name it.”

“We can change sunlight directly to electricity using solar cells we install”, says Kincey. In a sort of solar 101, the company makes sure every customer understands the basics.

Every day, light hits your roof’s solar panels with photons (particles of sunlight). The solar panel converts those photons into electrons of direct current (“DC”) electricity. The electrons flow out of the solar panel and into an inverter and other electrical safety devices. The inverter converts that “DC” power (commonly used in batteries) into alternating current or “AC” power. AC power is the kind of electricity that your television, computer, and toasters use when plugged

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“Solar is not for everyone,” says Kincer. “But for those who do qualify, they will be lifting a financial burden off their communities. The product really does sell itself.” into the wall outlet.

Solar water heating systems also can be installed on most homes, and are comprised of a solar collector, insulated piping, and a hot water storage tank. Electronic controls can also be included, as well as a freeze protection system for colder climates.

The solar collector gathers the heat from solar radiation and transfers the heat to potable water. This heated water flows out of the collector to a hot water tank, and is used as necessary. Auxiliary heating can remain connected to the hot water tank for backup if necessary.

TVA will then purchase 100 percent of the green power output, paying the current electric rate for all out-

put. Payment is made in the form of a credit issued by EPB on the monthly power bill for the home or business where the generation system is located—and guaranteed for ten years from the date of the contract.

Properties that are on the power grid are duel-metered. One meter records all the energy produced. The other solar meter actually puts electricity back onto the grid. For those in more remote locations, an off-thegrid system might make more sense.

“If you live in a rural area, you might be last on the list for power restoration during severe weather,” says Kincer. “With an off-the-grid system you can rest assured you won’t be without power.” Battery technologies

are also making major strides in the solar sector. You can even have a hybrid system says Kincer. “You can have a solar system installed that is powered by and connected to the grid, but you can also have batteries included in your system. This can help make sure appliances like refrigerators and freezers are continually powered.”

Kincer wants customers to know what they are getting themselves into. “This is not a weekend warrior project,” she says. “It does take some planning.”

She makes sure to dispel some myths about solar. “It’s not expensive,” she says. “There are no sparks and the solar panels are not going to slide off your roof.” Modern solar systems are very quiet and can be compared to electric vehicles.

Technically, those with solar arrays do not produce their own energy. They generate renewable energy through their renewable installation and sell all of it through EPB’s smart grid to TVA as a part of its Green Power Providers program.

In the end, both the EPB and solar energy vendors are looking for ways to work together to provide installations to those most qualified of customers.

“Solar is not for everyone,” says Kincer. “But for those who do qualify, they will be lifting a financial burden off their communities. The product really does sell itself. They will also be generating passive income for themselves.”

He adds, “After you have the equipment paid off, your solar arrays will last for another 20 to 25 years. There are lots of ways to feel good about this technology. There’s nothing like getting a check in the mail or seeing a credit on your electric bill for the power you’ve generated.”

Tennessee Solar Solutions will be hosting an open house next Thursday evening, December 1st from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Green’s Eco Build and Design, 1510 Riverside Dr. Bring your power bill for an on the spot quote.

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FILM & TELEVISION

Searching For The Not So Fantastic Beasts Rowling’s new wizard movie a somewhat dull experience Christian J. Collier

The MANIFEST Film and Poetry Series Chattanooga artist Christian J. Collier is bringing a unique poetry workshop to the downtown branch of the Chattanooga Public Library beginning on Thursday, December 1st.

His MANIFEST Film and Poetry series will feature the screening of three acclaimed documentaries as well as three writing workshops that will help attendees discover and foster their poetic voices over the course of six weeks.

The sessions are free to the public and will be held on the library’s 4th floor, which is a public laboratory and educational facility with a focus on information, design, technology, and the applied arts.

The series will kick off next Thursday with the presentation of the film Louder Than A Bomb. Subsequent weeks will feature a writing workshop, the movie We Are Poets, another writing workshop, the movie Cambodian Son, and a final writing workshop.

Each event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m.

Christian J. Collier is an accomplished artist, public speaker, and educator who has shared the stage with several members of HBO’s Def Poetry cast, legendary poet and activist Ishmael Reed, Grammy-nominated artist Minton Sparks, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members The Impressions, etc. He is also a 2015 Loft Spoken Word Immersion Fellow, has given a TEDxTalk and been featured on an episode of TNT’s State Farm Neighborhood Sessions.

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By John DeVore Pulse Film Editor

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N THE WIZARDING WORLD OF J.K. Rowling, questions abound. The films tend to be light on answers, but then their purpose isn’t to provide enlightenment. As with all franchises, the films are simply a way to cash in on the imaginations of book readers who fill in the blanks as they go.

The final novel was finished in 2007 and the films were finished in 2012, but the fans have never believed it was over. Neither have the studios. Rowling continues to add to the universe through theme parks and short stories, and various bits of reference materials—she even had a major release just this year, with a Harry Potter story in the form of a play.

None of these quite fill the hole left by the ending of the series proper, but if Hollywood has anything to say about it, there will be wizard stories for years to come.

This year’s addition is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a film loosely based on a short encyclopedia of magical creatures written

by Rowling to benefit Comic Relief. There’s not much in the book in way of a story, but Rowling herself stepped in as screenwriter for the movie and, like several of Scamander’s CGI creatures, the franchise once again takes wing. But it never quite soars. Instead, it just sort of hovers unsatisfyingly.

Despite my general disinterest in all things Harry Potter, I was never able to dismiss the films.

They were on the whole well-made. While I might not have cared, I couldn’t ignore their quality.

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“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an understated film, slow paced, with a color palate that loves the gray and browns—it’s as dreary and New York as possible.”

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is the first film that I found to be somewhat dull.

Often, I can gauge my interest in a film by the number of distracting questions I have while watching. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes place in New York City, making in the first wizard film set in the New World.

My first question, as I watched the inimitable Newt Scamander arrive at Ellis Island, is why would a wizard who can cast a spell and travel thousands of miles, arrive in America by steamboat? My wife, who is quite the Harry Potter fan, explained that there must be some regulation against apparating between sovereign borders and wizards, by and large, follow the rules.

Fair enough, I suppose.

Scamander arrives by steamboat with a suitcase full of

magical creatures in order to set one free in the wilds of Arizona. Of course, all manner of hijinks ensues and Scamander ends up switching cases with a muggle (known to Americans as a Nomag) who accidentally lets a few loose in the city.

Behind the scenes are a conflicts with a dark wizard set on starting a war with non-magical folk and the New Salem Society, an organization set on convincing the world that witches exists and should be exterminated.

There are several scenes involving the Magical Congress of the United States, the ruling faction of wizards in the land of the free. I wondered for much of the film what differences there were between the New and Old World wizards. Beyond accents, they operate much the same way—secrecy, casual hatred of muggles, and a smug sense of superiority.

I would have expected the American wizards to be more independent, more enterprising, and less regulatory.

In particular, I would have expected

audience surrogate Jacob Kowalski, a no-mag and veteran of the Great War, to be slightly more indignant at the thought of having his memory wiped. Americans, magical or not, are unlikely to submit to rule by a shadowy organization of great power. But again, these questions are a distraction from the film, rather than an engagement with it.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is understated film, slow paced, with a color palate that loves the gray and browns— it’s as dreary and New York as possible. The film simply seems quiet and far less active when compared to the breakneck action often found in the previous Harry Potter films.

The overall impression the film leaves is colorless. It’s a shrug rather than a smile.

For a film with the world fantastic in the title, it falls pretty short of that description. Not to fear though—it will likely be a hit and there are more wizard films to come. And if they fall short, there’s always Marvel’s Doctor Strange.

✴ ✴ NEW IN THEATERS ✴ ✴

Moana A young woman uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui.

Directors: Ron Clements, Don Hall, John Musker, Chris Williams Stars: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson

Bad Santa 2 Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Director: Mark Waters Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Romanova Brings Art To The People How one woman works to bring all artists together

Celebrating The Animation of 23rd St. Mike Holzhower of Southeast Diesel had a dream of beautifying his neighborhood and contributing to 23rd St. His visions have already inspired other local establishments to jump on board with his forward thinking of transforming 23rd St. As such, he reached out to Mark Making and now his dream is becoming a reality. Mark Making sees it like a quilt, using art to weave the community together. Project "Diesel Tank 1907", is just the beginning of transforming this neighborhood.

Mike had a flag theme picked out for the tank and Mark, excited to get to work, hosted workshops for participants from AIM Center and the GLAD program from New City Fellowship to design paper compositions for the soon to be painted tank.

A composition from AIM Center member Rodrick McGee was selected for the design and several local artists quickly began meeting to begin the transfer of the design to the tank.

The lead artist was Rodrick McGee and other painters came from Southern Diesel, New City Fellowship Church, and the AIM Center; including Mark Making, who funded the work. — Colin Moran "Diesel Tank 1907" Project Unveiling Friday, December 2, 10 .am.

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By Tony Mraz

Pulse contributor

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ANY PATRONS IN CHATTANOOGA are already familiar with Romanova Arts, an organization that has been sponsoring pop-up shows and an online gallery since 2015. This innovative artist representation service is the brainchild of Natasha Romanova, who was kind enough to talk with us about her project.

“My goal is to help artists get exposure, and to help them sell their art through additional channels,” she explains. “Another goal is to introduce new collectors to awesome local art that they may not be aware of. Oftentimes the art world can scare people away—I want people to know that one doesn’t need a lot of money to be an art collector and to afford good art. I can steer them

in the right direction.”

Though Romanova Arts’ focus is on pop-up shows, they also have a website. The online world is an important venue for artists, and it is definitely a bull market. Online art sales have been growing exponentially every year—per the Hiscox annual report, the online art market has grown from $1.57 billion in 2013, to $2.62 billion in 2014, to last year’s figure of $3.27 billion.

Natasha is always on the lookout for new artists. Her approach is open minded, allowing artists to decide what they want to do. The focus is on original artwork, but she does sell a few prints as well.

Romanova Arts currently represents six artists full time: Elena Burykina, Yuri Ozaki, Aleksi Shautanov, Antony Squizzato, Neil Podbery, and Gleb Kryukovbut. They also work with other

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“I want people to know that one doesn’t need a lot of money to be an art collector and to afford good art. I can steer them in the right direction.” artists on the side, for group shows. The promotions are both online and offline, and their shows are known for being well-attended. Half of the artists live in Europe, and Romanova Arts is their only stateside representation.

Natasha’s education helps her to be a better representative. After school, she worked in finance for nearly five years.

She began to wonder if there was more to life than Excel spreadsheets, and discovered that there is—in art (though she still uses spreadsheets).

She took the plunge, quit her job, and started representing artists full time.

“My background in accounting and finance helps me look at art from a different perspective,” she says. “I love art, and appreciate it. I know that it is very individual and difficult to do what artists do, even though they make it look easy.

Many people have no idea

how many hours it takes to make the art, to transport, deliver, and hang a show—Yuri’s show took five hours to hang.”

This past Saturday at the Townsend Atelier, Yuri Ozaki’s solo show opened, and the artist did a coffee painting demonstration. The guests were invited to try the process, and the event became an impromptu workshop, with all of the participants sitting together and merrily painting with coffee.

Natasha has an understanding of why people buy art, why they collect certain artists, and why they like what they like. She goes to New York to see shows and visit museums, and meets people in their home to help them find something that is perfect for their particular space.

“My time is best spent helping artists,” she says. “I’m always on the lookout, and I want to know artists—so that when a client wants a particular thing, I can send them in the right direction.

The more artists I know, the better it is for all of us. I’m a matchmaker for artists and clients.”

Natasha accomplishes much of

what an art gallery does for an artist without a physical space. “People hear that Chattanooga is an arts city, and there are large organizations who have huge grants for the arts, but the money doesn’t always trickle down to individual artists,” she notes. “Sometimes galleries can be stifling and pretentious; I want people to know that it’s okay to come to a show and not buy anything. It is okay to show up and meet the artist, drink some wine, and look at the art. Just being there is helpful. I want people to come to the shows for no other reason than to look at the art—if they want to buy something, that’s fine, but they don’t have to.”

The closing reception for Yuri Ozaki’s solo show will be next Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at 5 p.m. at Townsend Atelier. The show will also be open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds from Yuri’s coffee paintings are being donated to the local fire departments who are fighting the ongoing wildfires.

THU11.24 FIVE's Annual Free Thanksgiving Feast

Come and enjoy a free Thanskgiving dinner.

11 a.m.

FIVE 200 Manufacturers Rd., Ste. 101 (423) 777-4120 five-bar.com

FRI11.25 North Pole Limited Train Rides

The holiday tradition returns with daily train trips and lots of Christmas fun.

5:45 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028 tvrail.com

SAT11.26 Enchanted Garden of Lights

One of our favorite holiday events lights up Rock City.

6 p.m.

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, TN (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com

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Sports Barn Turkey Trot

THURSDAY11.24 Sports Barn Turkey Trot 7 a.m.

Sports Barn East 6148 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-0091 sportsbarn.net FIVE's Annual Free Thanksgiving Feast 11 a.m.

FIVE 200 Manufacturers Rd., Ste. 101 (423) 777-4120 five-bar.com Ooltewah Farmers Market 3 p.m.

Ooltewah Nursery 5829 Main St. (423) 238-9775 ooltewahnursery.com Signal Mountain Farmers Market 4 p.m.

Pruett’s Market 1210 Taft Hwy. (423) 902-8023 signalmountainfarmersmarket.com St. Elmo Farmers Market 4 p.m.

Incline Railway 3917 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 838-9804 lookoutfarmersmarket.com Homebuyer Orientation 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise 1500 Chestnut St. #102 (423) 756-6201 cneinc.org North Pole Limited Train Rides 5:45 p.m.

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Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028 tvrail.com Enchanted Garden of Lights 6 p.m.

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, TN (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com

FRIDAY11.25 Columbus' Ships 9 a.m.

Chattanooga Pier 100 Riverfront Pkwy. thenina.com Christmas Wonderland Festival 9 a.m.

The Barn Nursery

1801 E. 24th St. (423) 698-2276 barnnursery.com Meet Artist Lynda Metcalfe 10 a.m.

River Gallery 400 E. 2nd St. river-gallery.com 3rd Street Farmers Market 10:30 a.m.

Erlanger Hospital Medical Mall 975 E. 3rd St. lookoutfarmersmarket.com Black Friday at the Bluff View Noon Bluff View Art District 411 E. 2nd St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com North Pole Limited Train Rides 5:45 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028

PULSE SPOTLIGHT: BIG ED CAYLOR As country as cornbread, Big Ed Caylor brings his downhome Southern comedic wit back to his hometown roots for a special holiday weekend visit.

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

tvrail.com Enchanted Garden of Lights 6 p.m.

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, TN (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com Lighted Boat Parade 7 p.m.

Chattanooga Riverfront 201 Riverfront Pkwy.

(423) 266-1316 erwinmarinesales.com Big Ed Caylor 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

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

SATURDAY11.26 Hungry Turkey Run 7:30 a.m.

Coolidge Park 1 River St. (224) 757-5425 chattanoogahungryturkeyrun.com Columbus' Ships 9 a.m.

Chattanooga Pier 100 Riverfront Pkwy. thenina.com Chatty Holiday Market 10 a.m.

The Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. (423) 661-3185 granfalloonchattanooga.com Small Business Saturday Local Craft Fair 10 a.m.

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Meet Artist Lynda Metcalfe Chattanooga Public Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 643-7700 chattlibrary.org Brainerd Farmers Market 10 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church 20 Belvoir Ave. (404) 245-3682 Northside Farmers Market 10 am.

Northside Presbyterian Church 923 Mississippi Ave. (423) 266-7497 St. Alban’s Hixson Market 10 a.m.

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 7514 Hixson Pike (423) 842-6303 North Pole Limited Train Rides 5:45 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028 tvrail.com Enchanted Garden of Lights 6 p.m.

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, TN (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com Big Ed Caylor 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

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

SUNDAY11.27 Columbus' Ships

9 a.m.

Chattanooga Pier 100 Riverfront Pkwy. thenina.com North Pole Limited Train Rides 5:45 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028 tvrail.com Enchanted Garden of Lights 6 p.m.

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, TN (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com Big Ed Caylor 7:30 p.m.

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

MONDAY11.28 Red Bank Farmers Market 4 p.m.

Red Bank United Methodist 3800 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 838-9804 lookoutfarmersmarket.com North Pole Limited Train Rides 5:45 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028 tvrail.com Enchanted Garden of Lights 6 p.m.

Rock City

1400 Patten Rd. (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com Friendsgiving 7:30 p.m.

The Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. (423) 661-3185 granfalloonchattanooga.com

TUESDAY11.29 East Brainerd Farmers Market 4 p.m.

Audubon Acres 900 N. Sanctuary Rd. (423) 838-9804 lookoutfarmersmarket.com North Pole Limited Train Rides 5:45 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028 tvrail.com Enchanted Garden of Lights 6 p.m.

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com My Favorite Poem 6 p.m.

Star Line Books 1467 Market St. starlinebooks.com Funny or Nah Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic 8 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave barkinglegs.org

WEDNESDAY11.30 Middle East Dance 10:30 a.m.

Jewish Cultural Center 5461 North Terrace (423) 493-0270 jewishchattanooga.com Main Street Market 4 p.m.

325 E. Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.com North Pole Limited Train Rides 5:45 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Railroad 4119 Cromwell Rd. (423) 894-8028 tvrail.com Enchanted Garden of Lights 6 p.m.

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, TN (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com Wednesday Night Chess Club 6 p.m.

Downtown Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 643-7700 chattilibrary.com Free Kittens Comedy Showcase 8 p.m.

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Common Winter Driving Mistakes Our car guy presents a handy guide to avoiding everyday disasters

David Traver Adolphus Pulse columnist

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HE CHANGING SEASONS BRING with them many problems. Many of these are well known and easily dealt with (watch out for drunk drivers on New Years’; it gets cold so wear warmer clothing). Some of the ones that can really ruin your day, however, can slip under your notice until it’s too late. Here are five of the most commonly overlooked winter driving issues, and how you can avoid them.

Regreasing your tires We’ve all been there: It’s the middle of fall and you haven’t even thought about your tire lube since your last inspection or 10,000-mile service interval. But by now they’re probably bone dry. Regreasing isn’t some great mystery—it used to be a Sunday afternoon ritual along with gapping the plugs and setting the points. It is admittedly messy, and inconvenient if you park on the street. Make it a point to swing into a lube shop every year after Columbus Day and get that cool weather grease on there.

Switching lanes “S is for straight, W is for winding.” Remember that old mnemonic from grade school? It’s how I always remind myself to switch from the left side of the road to the right on December 12th every year. There are plenty of others: “Don’t drive the lelfth, on the Twelfth;” “Left eleventh, roger

right;” “Christmas minus thirteen’s the time to preen.” What’s your favorite, and how do you remember to switch back, especially on leap years (I like, “When the calendar’s around, use the other ground”)?

Not calling the tow truck As you probably understand, the primary goal of your auto insurance company is to avoid paying out money. So they have a bunch of programs designed to do that, some of which you can game to benefit yourself. For instance, most insurance companies would rather pay out for a new windshield than an accident, and have an allowance that lets you replace chipped or scratched glass every couple of years. Likewise, almost all policies include unlimited free towing in bad weather. Don’t hesitate to call their hotline and request a flatbed tow to work or shopping when it’s cold and rainy—any inconvenience is more than worth it for your peace of mind.

Undercooked meat I know: it’s a delicate balancing act, especially around the holidays—you want to hit the goals of your meat being tender, juicy and hot when the meal is ready.

I’ve learned a couple of great tricks over the years that will really help you not have food poisoning when you’re trying to drive. The first is that any red meat can and maybe should be cooked low and slow—check out Fr. Capon’s great

“I’ve learned a couple of great tricks over the years that will really help you not have food poisoning when you’re trying to drive.” book The Supper of the Lamb for more. With birds, you can actually go straight from freezer to oven.

Cook covered at 325° for about 50 percent longer than usual.

Failure to appease inal ‘Ahotep, the Sleet Demon The elder gods are generally uninterested in terrestrial weather, but inal ‘Ahotep, The A Little Too Cold and Wet One, Bringer of Small Pellets, has been active since the Babylonians “accidentally” raised it from the barren Outer Wastelands. Since then, Ol’ Sleety has been stuck here making

life somewhat more uncomfortable and aggravating for humans whenever possible. A simple offering of a bariga (approximately 95 gallons) of rendered chicken fat, three young apricot trees and a single chariot wheel (it doesn’t even have to be a new one), burned on a pyre of fragrant cedar logs every fall, will easily pacify inal ‘Ahotep through mid-May. David Traver Adolphus is a freelance automotive researcher who recently quit his full time job writing about old cars to pursue his lifelong dream of writing about old AND new cars. Follow him on Twitter as @proscriptus.

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MUSIC

The Timeless Music of Kathy Bloom Youthful exuberance tempered with mature experience

String Theory of Jason Vieaux & Tessa Lark For eight years, String Theory has been bringing unique concerts to Chattanooga and the Hunter Art Museum, in partnership between the museum and Lee University.

This Tuesday, Nov 29th from 6:30 to 8 p.m., they welcome Grammy award winner Jason Vieaux along with Tessa Lark to the museum for a special night of chamber-style music.

Classical guitarist Vaux is a Grammy winner for Best Classical Instrumental Solo, while violinist Lark is the winner of latest Avery Fisher Career Grant and has won the Indianapolis Violin Competition.

The artistry of the event, which will feature works by Paganini, Piazzolla, De Falla, and Jobim, creates such a dynamic musical dialogue that it will leave you spellbound.

The String Theory Series is directed by Gloria Chien, Associate Professor of Music at Lee. Their goal is to provide superb musical performances in an artistically satisfying setting and to cultivate a future generation of music lovers. This series features some of the world’s most sought after musicians.

Seating is limited and tickets to this event can be purchased on stringtheorymusic.org or by calling (423) 414-2525 — Colin Moran

By Ernie Paik

Pulse contributor

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String Theory with Jason Vieaux & Tessa Lark Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

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F THERE’S A PERFECT USE OF A SONG in a movie, it’s the scene from the 1995 film Before Sunrise where the two main characters, played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, sit in a small listening booth at a record store in Vienna to listen to Kathy Bloom’s “Come Here.”

It’s a song which seems to both mirror and stoke the pair’s budding yet temporary-by-design 24-hour romance, as they take turns staring at each other before quickly looking away, to not be noticed staring.

Bloom’s warm and inviting lyrics, like the lines “No, I’m not impossible to touch / I have never wanted you so much / Come here, come here,” perfectly captures the magical tension and uncertain anticipation of unspoken desires, soon to be

manifested physically, and her vocal delivery has an uncommon balance of sensitivity with a rawness and urgency.

“I always have a feeling of urgency,” said Bloom, from her home in Connecticut in advance of her Dec. 3rd Chattanooga debut at Barking Legs Theater. “You kind of have to have a feeling of urgency to create at all because there is at least a race against the clock of your time on earth.”

“The emotional thrust of when you’re younger, it’s stronger, there’s no denying that. But when you’re older, you’re maybe wiser, so you’re just working at that balance all the time.”

Although Bloom has been an active musician and songwriter since the early ‘70s, Before Sunrise brought significant and deserved attention to her remarkable career, which includes a run of albums made with the acclaimed avant-blues guitarist Loren Mazzacane (now known as Loren

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“The emotional thrust of when you’re younger, it’s stronger, there’s no denying that. But when you’re older, you’re maybe wiser, so you’re just working at that balance all the time.”

Connors) in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

Her fans include Devendra Banhart, Bill Callahan (Smog) and Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon), all of whom contributed covers of Bloom’s songs for the tribute album Loving Takes This Course, and Kozelek’s record label Caldo Verde serves as Bloom’s current musical home.

Despite having a long career, Bloom only recently became comfortable with touring and playing for audiences larger than a roomful of friends.

“I really haven’t been playing out for very long. I just didn’t like to perform before,” said Bloom. “I just really hadn’t found my live audience. But then, by going to Europe, it really changed it. I do so much better over there.”

Bloom mentioned that one of her favorite performances

was a show a few months ago at the End of the Road Festival in Dorset, England, where she received an enthusiastic standing ovation from an enormous audience.

“My life force went more into wanting to play for others rather than wandering around through my day, writing constantly,” said Bloom. “It was actually kind of torturous because I never was hardly ever not thinking of a song in my head, so it was a little crazy.”

“I like the heart energy and feeling the comfort of connecting with other people,” said Bloom.

There’s a timeless quality to Bloom’s music, which has never catered to any contemporary trends.

“Loren [Mazzacane] used to say I kind of created in a vacuum, but I listened to so much,” said Bloom. “It was actually through him, though, that I was into the older blues players, from Robert Johnson to Lead Belly.”

“I was a sponge from the very beginning,” said Bloom, who absorbed and enjoyed just about every type of

music, from classical to rock (“All the 27-clubbers. They affected me profoundly.”) to musicals to country.

“Leonard Cohen just died. I had his spice box of poems [The SpiceBox of Earth],” said Bloom. “I think I got that when I was about 15 and knew all those poems.”

Bloom’s father was Robert Bloom, one of the foremost oboists of the 20th Century who taught at Yale, where she snuck into concerts as a child and developed an appreciation for atonal music.

“Schoenberg, a lot of what they call ‘experimental music,’” said Bloom.

Bloom’s Dec. 3rd show will be unique, as she will be backed by Chattanooga bassist Evan Lipson (called by Bloom “such an amazing player”) and Peggy Snow, the charismatic lead singer of the legendary eccentric Nashville folk outfit The Cherry Blossoms.

“I tend to want to hear somebody more in their raw state,” said Bloom. “Autotune—I don’t like that shit. I like it raw and real.”

“If something’s real, it’s coming from the heart. It’s really very simple,” said Bloom, on the notion of authenticity. “If the artist needs to do it and really feels it and you’re missing out on it, then you’re probably not listening.”

Pigs and Blankets at The Honest Pint This Sunday the Molly Maguires, in partnership with the Honest Pint and local Super Cop Craig Joel, present the second annual “Pigs and Blankets” warm clothing drive for the Community Kitchen.

There is no cover charge for this show, but guests are encouraged to bring unused coats, sweaters, blankets, socks, etc. to the Honest Pint where they will be collected by representatives of the Chattanooga Police Department and delivered directly to the Community Kitchen for distribution to the needy and homeless.

All donations are welcome, including toiletries and personal hygiene items, but special emphasis is being placed on warm clothing as we move in to the cold winter season. Special musical guests will include The Wolfhounds, Megan Green and more.

At a time of year when we come together to give thanks for all we have, it’s a wonderful way to honor the holiday by sharing with those who have so little. Show starts at 7 p.m. and is a great way to kick off the holiday season.

— Marc. T. Michael

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FRI11.25

SAT11.26

Freeway Revival

Richard Lloyd

David Anthony and the Groove Machine

Work off the turkey & dressing with a high energy show featuring Sparky The Band & The Unstoppable Jamal.

9 p.m.

Ziggy’s Bar & Grill 607 Cherokee Blvd. ziggysbarandgrill.net

Founding member of the band Television and allaround genuine living legend will make your Black Friday memorable.

9 p.m.

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

Get your groove on with one of the hottest acts in town and burn off those Thanksgiving calories.

8:30 p.m.

The Foundry 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com

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Tone Harm

THURSDAY11.24 James Crumble Trio 6 p.m.

St. John’s Meeting Place 1278 Market St. stjohnsrestaurant.com Rick Rushing Blues Jazz N’ Friends 6 p.m.

Bluewater Grille 224 Broad St. bluewaterchattanooga.com Live Bluegrass 6:30 p.m.

Whole Foods Market 301 Manufacturers Rd. wholefoodsmarket.com Prime Country Band 6:30 p.m.

Motley's 320 Emberson Dr. Ringgold, GA (706) 260-8404 Jimmy Harris 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Bluegrass Thursdays 7:30 p.m.

Feed Co. Table & Tavern 201 W. Main St. feedtableandtavern.com Jesse James & Tim Neal 7:30 p.m.

Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. mexi-wingchattanooga.com Keepin’ It Local 8 p.m.

The Social 1110 Market St.

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publichousechattanooga.com Open Mic with Hap Henninger 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Freeway Revival: Sparky The Band & The Unstoppable Jamal 9 p.m.

Ziggy’s Bar & Grill 607 Cherokee Blvd. ziggysbarandgrill.net

FRIDAY11.25 Eddie Pontiac 6 p.m.

El Meson 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd. elmesonrestaurant.com Binji Varsossa 6 p.m.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Lounge 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 The Hopeful Country Band 7 p.m.

Motley's 320 Emberson Dr. Ringgold, GA (706) 260-8404 Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonchattanooga.com Jimmy Harris 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Tone Harm 8 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St.

PULSE SPOTLIGHT: ARLO GILLIAM An all around musician who plays, writes and lives what he sings, and it shows in his live performances.

Rootsy rock and real country written with a touch of soul.

Arlo Gilliam Saturday, 9 p.m.

Puckett’s Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com

revelryroom.co Randy Steele "Songs from the Suck" Album Release 8 p.m.

The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. thehonestpint.com David Anthony and the Groove Machine 8:30 p.m.

The Foundry at The Chattanoogan 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Mark Porkchop Holder 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Richard Lloyd (Television), Mythical Motors, Superbody 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Cheering Tokyo 9 p.m.

Ziggy’s Bar & Grill 607 Cherokee Blvd. ziggysbarandgrill.net Gino Fanelli 9 p.m.

Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com/chattanooga Lew Card, Slim Pickins, Broke Down Hound 10 p.m.

Clyde’s On Main 122 W. Main St. clydesonmain.com Bethany Grace & Bad Tattoo Acoustic

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Goo Goo Dolls 10 p.m.

T-Bones Sports Cafe 1419 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4240 Mic Larry 10 p.m.

Raw Bar & Grill 409 Market St. rawbarandgrillchatt.com Sullivan Band 10 p.m.

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

SATURDAY11.26 Music Merch Mall 1 p.m.

Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St. makemusicday.org Eddie Pontiac 6 p.m.

El Meson 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd. elmesonrestaurant.com Binji Varsossa 6 p.m.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Lounge 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 The Hopeful Country Band 7 p.m.

Motley's 320 Emberson Dr. Ringgold, GA (706) 260-8404 Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park

elmesonchattanooga.com Jimmy Harris 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Goo Goo Dolls 8 p.m.

Tivoli Theatre 709 Broad St. tivolichattanooga.com The Countrymen Band 8 p.m.

Eagles Club 6130 Airways Blvd.

(423) 894-9940 Taylor & Company 8 p.m.

VFW Riverside 1491 Riverside Dr. vfw.org Breakfast Club 8 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St. revelryroom.co David Anthony and the Groove Machine 8:30 p.m.

The Foundry at The Chattanoogan 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Bohannons, Dirty Lungs, Bad Cologne, Mark Holder and MPH 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Arlo Gilliam 9 p.m.

Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant

2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com/chattanooga Iron Fez 10 p.m.

Clyde’s On Main 122 W. Main St. clydesonmain.com Live Music 10 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Sullivan Band 10 p.m.

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

SUNDAY11.27 Johnny Azari 11 a.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com Bitner Finest Ales 1:30 p.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com Open Mic with Jeff Daniels 6 p.m.

Long Haul Saloon 2536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 822-9775 Pigs & Blankets with The Molly Maguires, The Wolfhounds, Megan Green & more 7 p.m.

The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. thehonestpint.com

MONDAY11.28 Monday Nite Big Band 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Very Open Mic 8 p.m.

The Well 1800 Rossville Blvd. #8 wellonthesouthside.com Open Mic Night 6 p.m.

Puckett’s Grocery 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com Friendsgiving 7:30 p.m.

The Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. granfalloonchattanooga.com

TUESDAY11.29 Tom Cordell Trumpet Improv Ensemble 6 p.m.

Spring Hill Suites 495 Riverfront Pkwy. springhillsuites.com String Theory with Jason Vieaux & Tessa Lark 6:30 p.m.

The Hunter Museum of American Art 10 Bluff View huntermuseum.org Bill McCallie and In Cahoots 6:30 p.m.

Southern Belle Riverboat 201 Riverfront Pkwy.

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Smile Empty Soul chattanoogariverboat.com An Acoustic Evening with Smile Empty Soul 7 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St. revelryroom.co Open Mic with Mike McDade 8 p.m.

Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike tremonttavern.com Brophy, Jon Mayfield Project 9 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY11.30 Charley Yates 5 p.m.

American Legion Post #95 3329 Ringgold Rd. americanlegionpost95.org Eddie Pontiac 5:30 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonrestaurant.com No Big Deal 6 p.m.

SpringHill Suites 495 Riverfront Pkwy. springhillsuites.com Jimmy Harris 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com The 9th Street Stompers 8 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater

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1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Open Jam 8 p.m.

Raw Dance Club 409 Market St. rawbarandgrillchatt.com Priscilla & Little Rickee 8 p.m.

Las Margaritas Riverview 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 Mark Hummel & The Blues Survivors with Little Charlie & Anson Funderburgh and The Courtney Daly Band 8 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St. revelryroom.co Wednesday Night Jazz 8 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Joel Clyde 8 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Tyson Leamon 9 p.m.

Bud's Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. budssportsbar.com The Prime Cut Trio 9:30 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com

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Moondog Sikes Harrison Green, Hi$e Cold Piece of Mind

Moondogg Sikes Harrison Green (Mdaht Recordings)

Hi$e Cold Piece of Mind (hisecold.com)

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years of making music. Harrison Green is an independent release in association with Mdaht Recordings, and possesses very good, stylish, and different music.

Harrison Green matches Williams sole flow and style, Williams is a different breed, and a one of a kind person, much like the Harrison Green color that J. Frank Harrison, one of the largest owners of Coca-Cola, had all his cars painted in. Harrison Green is symbolic to something no one else has or can obtain;

ocal musician Jonathan Williams is the mastermind behind the resident music group Moondogg Sikes. Moondogg Sikes falls under the blanket of the Chattanooga based artist collective production studio Mdaht Recordings, that specializes in sound production, with Williams being one of the producers involved.

Moondogg Sikes is Williams individual project that he pours his heart soul into, and an outlet that recently released his first EP Harrison Green following many

meaning there is and always will be just one Moondogg Sikes.

Per the front man at Mdaht Recordings, Eroc Russell, “Moondogg Sikes is one of the most unique artists we have worked with at Mdaht Recordings, it has been great watching him grow and develop his sound.”

With a very distinctive sound and flow, Moondogg Sikes breaks, bends, and molds genres with Harrison Green. No confine is able to pin down his wide range of style. His early inspirations were the Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Outkast, and Emenim; but those artists were just fuel for his fire, and nothing to replicate.

“Hey Kids” is a funky rendition of the eighties song “Rock On”, and it is amazing. “Don’t Let Me Down (Moondogg Sikes/ Mdahts feat. Floami Fly)” samples The Beatles, and it is one of the best songs that I have ever heard. “Headrok Muzik” has a hard rock base, but with an exceptional hip hop sound and flow.

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rison Greenn is an essential aspect of Chattanooga, and a requisite for the Chattanooga music scene.

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ip-Hop music has taken countless forms since its existence as a genre, and over the years its point of origin seems to have become a bit distorted by many artists.

Finding a way to present hip hop music in its truest form is a rare talent, and demonstrating that talent with his first ever album Piece of Mind that released earlier this month, is the homegrown melody man Blake Hise, known professionally as Hi$e Cold.

After years in the making, lots of patience, and processing moments of life through creating music, Blake Hise compiled and mastered his personally produced music collection that had been stockpiling over time, with music ranging from new to old, Hi$e Cold released his first album, and it goes super hard.

Piece of Mind contains 13 authentically composed tracks,

and it is good from start to finish. Accompanying very sick beats, each track is host to some extraordinarily thought provoking, reflecting, heartfelt, and powerful lyrics. Hi$e Cold paints a precise picture with his words.

He lets the listener bounce around inside of his mind for the duration of each individual track, his lyrics initiate instant imagination.

Every song on the album is superb, however, a few tracks that shine a little brighter than the rest are “The Proof”, “Fingers Up”, “It’s Me”, and “Feel This”.

With music that will hit the listener right in the heart, Hi$e Cold pours his life knowledges and sentiments out through his sound, and it is refreshing as a music lover to see an unchained person obstinately doing what they love to do, and doing it well.

Hi$e Cold finds a poetic way to say things that people feel but don’t know how to sum up, making it relatable to most people. Piece of Mind is true hip hop music at its finest.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

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Thanksgiving By The Numbers

ROB BREZSNY

Thanksgiving is here once again, and with it comes the annual feast of gluttony, family, and shopping (in person and virtual).

Our friends at the Statistic Brain Institute compiled some stats about our second favorite national holiday.

• Total number of turkeys that are consumed on Thanksgiving Day: 51,150,000 • Total U.S. spending on Thanksgiving dinner food: $2,875,000,000 • Average household spending on Thanksgiving dinner: $56.18 • Average household spending on Thanksgiving weekend: $312 • Number of families that will travel for Thanksgiving: 39,000,000 • Annual consumption of turkey by the average American: 16 pounds • Average cost per pound of Turkey: $1.47 • Average number of Turkeys raised in the U.S. each year: 248 million So this Thanksgiving, eat hearty and don't forget the antacid.

Source: www.statisticbrain.com/ thanksgiving-statistics/

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Despite your sign’s reputation, you Sagittarians don’t always require vast expanses to roam in. You aren’t ceaselessly restless, on an inexhaustible quest for unexpected experiences and fresh teachings. And no, you are not forever consumed with the primal roar of raw life, obsessed with the naked truth, and fiercely devoted to exploration for its own sake. But having said that, I suspect that you may at least be flirting with these extreme states in the coming weeks. Your keynote, lifted from Virginia Woolf’s diary: “I need space. I need air. I need the empty fields round me; and my legs pounding along roads; and sleep; and animal existence.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet,” said George Bernard Shaw, “you had best teach it to dance.” This advice is worthy of your consideration, Capricorn. You may still be unable to expunge a certain karmic debt, and it may be harder than ever to hide, so I suggest you dream up a way to play with it—maybe even have some dark fun with it. And who knows? Your willingness to loosen up might at least alleviate the angst your skeleton causes you—and may ultimately transform it in some unpredictably helpful way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “No pain, no gain” is a modern expression of an old idea. In a secondcentury Jewish book of ethics, Rabbi Ben Hei Hei wrote, “According to the pain is the gain.” Eighteenth-century English poet Robert Herrick said, “If little labor, little are our gains: Man’s fate is according to his pains.” But I’m here to tell you, Aquarius, that I don’t think this prescription will apply to you in the coming weeks. From what I can surmise, your greatest gains will emerge from the absence of pain. You will learn and improve through release, relaxation, gener-

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The less egotistical you are, the more likely it is that you will attract what you really need. If you do nice things for people without expecting favors in return, your mental and physical health will improve. As you increase your mastery of the art of empathy, your creativity will also thrive. Everything I just said is always true, of course, but it will be intensely, emphatically true for you during the next four weeks. So I suggest you make it a top priority to explore the following cosmic riddle: Practicing unselfishness will serve your selfish goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Creative people are at greater risk,” said psychiatrist R. D. Laing, “just as one who climbs a mountain is more at risk than one who walks along a village lane.” I bring this to your attention, Aries, because in the coming weeks you will have the potential to be abundantly creative, as well as extra imaginative, ingenious, and innovative. But I should also let you know that if you want to fulfill this potential, you must be willing to work with the extra tests and challenges that life throws your way. For example, you could be asked to drop a pose, renounce lame excuses, or reclaim powers that you gave away once upon a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus musician Brian Eno has been successful as a composer, producer, singer, and visual artist. Among his many collaborators have been David Byrne, David Bowie, U2, Coldplay, Laurie Anderson, Grace Jones, and James Blake. Eno’s biographer David Sheppard testified that capturing his essence in a book was “like packing a skyscraper into a suitcase.” I suspect that description may fit you during the next four weeks, Taurus.

You’re gearing up for some highintensity living. But please don’t be nervous about it. Although you may be led into intimate contact with unfamiliar themes and mysterious passions, the story you actualize should feel quite natural.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are free! Or almost free! Or let me put it this way: You could become significantly freer if you choose to be—if you exert your willpower to snatch the liberating experiences that are available. For example, you could be free from a slippery obligation that has driven you to say things you

Homework: What famous historical personage were you in your past life? If you don’t know or weren’t really, make something up.

Testify at Freewillastrology.com don’t mean. You could be free from the temptation to distort your soul in service to your ego. You might even be free to go after what you really want rather than indulging in lazy lust for a gaggle of mediocre thrills. Be brave, Gemini. Define your top three emancipating possibilities, and pursue them with vigor and rigor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Have you been feeling twinges of perplexity?

Do you find yourself immersed in meandering meditations that make you doubt your commitments? Are you entertaining weird fantasies that give you odd little shivers and quivers? I hope so! As an analyzer of cycles, I suspect that now is an excellent time to question everything. You could have a lot of fun playing with riddles and wrestling with enigmas. Please note, however, that I’m not advising you to abandon what you’ve been working on and run away. Now is a time for fertile inquiry, not for rash actions.

It’s healthy to contemplate adjustments, but not to initiate massive overhauls.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Everybody is dealing with how much of their own aliveness they can bear and how much they need to anesthetize themselves,” writes psychoanalytic writer Adam Phillips. Where do you fit on this scale, Leo? Whatever your usual place might be, I’m guessing that in the coming weeks you will approach record-breaking levels in your ability to handle your own aliveness. You may even summon and celebrate massive amounts of aliveness that you had previously suppressed. In fact, I’ll recklessly speculate that your need to numb yourself will be closer to zero than it has been since you were five years old. (I could be exaggerating a bit; but maybe not!)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do you periodically turn the volume down on your mind’s endless chatter and tune into the still, small voice within you? Have you developed reliable techniques for escaping the

daily frenzy so as to make yourself available for the Wild Silence that restores and revitalizes? If so, now would be a good time to make aggressive use of those capacities. And if you haven’t attended well to these rituals of self-care, please remedy the situation. Claim more power to commune with your depths. In the coming weeks, most of your best information will flow from the sweet darkness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of your vices could at least temporarily act as a virtue. In an odd twist, one of your virtues may also briefly function like a vice. And there’s more to this mysterious turn of events. A so-called liability could be useful in your efforts to solve a dilemma, while a reliable asset might cloud your discernment or cause a miscalculation. I’m riffing here, Libra, in the hopes of stimulating your imagination as you work your way through the paradoxical days ahead. Consider this intriguing possibility: An influence that you like and value may hold you back, even as something or someone you’ve previously been almost allergic to could be quite helpful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Between now and the solstice on December 21, you will have extraordinary power to transform into a more practical, well-grounded version of yourself. You may surprise yourself with how naturally you can shed beliefs and habits that no longer serve you. Now try saying the following affirmations and see how they feel coming out of your mouth: “I am an earthy realist. I am a fact-lover and an illusion-buster. I love actions that actually work more than I like theories that I wish would work. I’d rather create constructive change than be renowned for my clever dreams.”

Rob Brezsny is an aspiring master of curiosity, perpetrator of sacred uproar, and founder of the Beauty and Truth Lab. He brings a literate, myth-savvy perspective to his work.

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ACROSS 1 Gymnast Dominique 6 Model who married David Bowie 10 No pros 14 Standing bolt upright 15 Broccoli ___ 16 India.___ 17 Amalgam, e.g.

18 Office bigwig, casually 19 Part of the underground economy?

20 Lummox 21 Actor who played the game show host in “Slumdog Millionaire” 23 Gambler’s “strategy” 25 Restaurant supply 26 Descend, in mountaineering 28 Gloomy 30 “___ Pretty” (“West Side Story” song) 31 Godsend 33 “Yeah, right!”

37 Atty. ___ 38 Popular ‘50s haircut (with help on the theme

from 54-Across) 41 Sch. founded by Thomas Jefferson 42 1939 movie classic, briefly 44 On the ___ (not on friendly terms) 45 Start over 47 Khloe Kardashian’s ex-husband Lamar 49 Dash headlong 50 “Finding ___” 52 “Musical” slang term for money 54 Infidelity can signal them (with help on the theme from 38-Across) 57 Alternative to hot or blended 60 Level 61 Little or no effort 62 Bracelet locale 63 Part of AMA 64 Ready to do business 65 V formers 66 Root beer brand 67 “The Untouchables” crimefighter Eliot 68 Chemical term after poly-

DOWN 1 Without charge, like a battery 2 “Alice’s Restaurant” chronicler Guthrie 3 Like time that’s used productively 4 Subspecies adapted to a particular habitat 5 Pig residence 6 Jim Carrey flick “Me, Myself & ___” 7 “Hot 100” magazine 8 Biblical second son 9 Guitar part 10 Bitter Italian aperitif 11 Rigel’s constellation 12 Boys of Bolivia 13 Mystic 21 Natl. League city 22 Springfield Indian 24 “Note to ___ ...”

26 “Mystery!” host Diana 27 Two or three 28 Lowercase J parts 29 Artistic Yoko 31 “The Wizard of Oz” author Frank 32 1951 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Mel

34 Greyhound station purchase 35 Father of daredevil Robbie Knievel 36 “Modern” museum in London 39 Place to go in England?

40 Piper and Phoebe’s sister, on “Charmed” 43 “___ of the world, unite!”

46 White-furred weasels 48 Easter egg colorer 49 Marathoner’s time units, for short 50 Unnecessary hassle 51 Moved very slowly 52 Gelcaps, say 53 “Hee Haw” cohost Buck 54 Hot Pitt 55 Gaseous element 56 Smoke an e-cigarette 58 “What ___ is there to say?”

59 Animal seen jumping on a road sign 62 ID checker’s info

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FOOD & DRINK ∙ MIXOLOGY

In The (Beer) Spirit Of The Holidays Sam Adams and Blue Moon get brewing for the holiday season

By Colin Moran Pulse contributor

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HE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US. Careful not to blink because before you know it you will be sitting around a Christmas tree opening presents.

This time of year is called the most wonderful time of year for a reason. The holiday season is full of parties and gatherings filled with delicious food and drink. The holidays are also a great time of year because breweries will roll out their special holiday blends.

This Christmas Eve, we’re sure that Santa would love some old fashion milk and cookies but maybe he would like something a little stronger to spice up his night and help him make it through the long haul of delivering presents to all the good girls and boys.

Let’s be serious: Santa needs to celebrate, too. Though we do hope the jolly old elf collects all the intoxicants for consumption back at the North Pole, as we here at The Pulse do not condone encourage drinking and sleigh driving. Plus, he really should share some with the hardworking elves.

If you are looking for the perfect drink to enjoy this holiday season if it be alone or with friends or at a Christmas party, here is a guide for your holiday beers that are flavored to the taste of the season.

When fall turns into winter and the temperature begins to drop, the folks of Samuel Adams roll out their Winter Variety Pack. Included in the holiday pack is their signature Winter Lager, Old Fezziwig Ale, Chocolate Bock, Hopflake White IPA, and Ginger Beer. Each beer has its own unique taste that has something special to make it perfect for this time of year.

Winter Lager is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel for a deep flavor and malty finish that will warm you on a cold winter’s night. Old Fezziwig Ale combines rich malt character with notes of sweet toffee, caramel, and roasty chocolate while accompanied by classic holiday spices like cinnamon, ginger and orange peel.

The Chocolate Bock is smooth, rich, and dark with the robust flavor and creamy texture of chocolate that also has notes of honey and vanilla.

The Hopflake White IPA is light and golden with a distinct floral and honey aroma, and a slightly sweet matiness that makes this an easy-drinking yet full-flavored brew. Ginger Beer has a biscuity malt flavor and a

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hint of citrusy hops as the backdrop for the bold zest of ginger.

Samuel Adams also brews a seasonal beer named White Christmas. This unfiltered white ale has a unique and festive twist. Its crisp wheat character is combined with warming holiday spices like cin-

combines roasted malts and dark Belgian candy sugar for rich caramel and toffee notes. Blue Moon also offers a Gingerbread Spiced Ale which features tastes of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses to give it the perfect winter time flavor.

And for something truly unique, their Caramel Apple Spiced Ale is blended with apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel malts for a warming spice taste.

As you are out and about this season, eating at local restaurants and bars, don’t be afraid to branch out and try something new to drink.

You never know what you might be passing up.

And it never hurts to stay on the good side of the big guy in a red suit with a sack full of goodies.

“This Christmas Eve, we’re sure that Santa would love some old fashion milk and cookies but maybe he would like something a little stronger to spice up his night.” namon, nutmeg, and orange peel.

Another brewing company that puts out a famous Holiday brew is the Blue Moon brewing company. One of their seasonal drinks is the Mountain Abbey Ale, which

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