The Pulse 14.48 » November 30, 2017

CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE

TAPESTRY ENSEMBLE · MYTHICAL MOTORS · THE PUNISHER

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FAITH IT TILL YOU MAKE IT

Within minutes of meeting Cindy Deering, to my surprise, she wanted to know about me, my life, and future. She immediately started providing resources and contacts.

LIFTING VOICES TO CELEBRATE THE STARS

Glorious voices lifting music from throughout the centuries to the rafters of one of Chattanooga’s most beautiful churches—what could celebrate the spirit of the season better?

LIFE IS A STAGE FOR MYTHICAL MOTORS

Hard work alone will not get you there without some talent and all the talent in the world won’t do you much good without some hard work.

Mythical Motors is well on their way to cornering the market on both.

NO GLORIFYING GUNS AND VIOLENCE

Every few weeks, there’s another Marvel property to consume. Thor: Ragnarok continues to sell record numbers of tickets, effective advertising for the next flagship movie Black Panther, which exists to set up Infinity War.

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A Celebration Of The Southside Ancient Greek philosophers pondered the Ship of Theseus thought experiment, considering a boat that gradually had all of its planks replaced—with no original planks, is it the same boat? The 24-hour street party MAINx24, centered on Main Street in the Southside, has grown from having 34 events at its 2007 opening to currently having over 110 events planned.

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CONSIDER THIS

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MUSIC REVIEWS

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DAY TRIPPIN'

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MIXOLOGY

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ARTS CALENDAR

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NEW IN THEATERS

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

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ART OF BUSINESS

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JONESIN' CROSSWORD

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SUSHI & BISCUITS

Album reviewer and music writer Ernie Paik has written about music and film for various publications for over 20 years. As a recording artist, he has created original music for film, radio, television and theater.

Janis Hashe has been both a staff editor and a freelance writer/editor for more than 25 years. She has a master’s degree in theatre arts, is the founder of Shakespeare Chattanooga and a member of the Chattanooga Zen Group.

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BEGINNINGS ∙ CITY LIFE

Faith It Till You Make It Cindy Deering finds success through grace and perseverance

By Jessica Manning Pulse contributor

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ITHIN MINUTES OF MEETING Cindy Deering, to my surprise, she wanted to know about me, my life, and future. She immediately started providing resources and contacts that would help further myself. “Tell them Cindy sent you,” she told me.

After spending two hours with her, I found that during our initial greeting Cindy showed me who she was and what she stands for. Cindy genuinely wants to help people, build relationships, and be known as someone people can trust.

Her expanding and innovative business is a shared marketing concept called Cindy’s Choice, which focuses on bringing together small businesses that complement each other, have the same target audience, and a servant’s heart. Cindy then provides shared marketing for those clients throughout the community. It isn’t just about what the companies save together, but how much more they can contribute to the community by working together.

Cindy understands the value of cultivating relationships and she works to gain the awareness and respect of our community.

Not only does she want to help small businesses grow and become self-sufficient, but her vision is to create multiple networks in order to give more to the community as a whole.

Fearless, driven, and empowered easily describe Cindy, but she didn’t come to her position of respect through family ties, trust funds, or knowing the right people, rather she fought her way up and made a name for herself.

It was only two short years ago that she was eating at the same community kitchen that she now supplies regular donations to on behalf of her clients. That’s right, Cindy managed to pull herself from the streets of

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“It was only two short years ago that she was eating at the same community kitchen that she now supplies regular donations to on behalf of her clients.” our city to a respected and trusted entrepreneur.

Before she was even old enough to drive she was forced to provide and care for herself. This rough start didn’t lead her to drugs or hopelessness, rather she used her resourcefulness and driven work ethic to gain prestigious positions within hospitality.

After a devastating divorce, she found faith in God’s love and brought her children to our welcoming city. Life came crashing down around Cindy, as a lifetime of stress and trauma led to a debilitating illness, forcing her to quit her job.

Having no income forced her to return her teenagers to their father in Texas. After spending time couch surfing and on the streets, she got

creative and utilized her marketing skills to become a general contractor, allowing her to work around her illness.

Once on solid ground, Cindy felt the Lord calling her on a pilgrimage before starting Cindy’s Choice. Ending the trip in Chattanooga, she felt the Lord calling her to stay—she would run out of money, but she chose to have faith in the Lord.

After only three months on our streets she was able to pick herself up, yet again, and quickly start working towards helping small businesses grow, by creating a solid network of marketing.

Cindy’s challenges never took her to a place of despair, rather she found her purpose from those challenges.

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by Rob Rogers

“The more my heart expands, the less offended I feel by other people working out their particular stage of being a human.”

Glow In The Dark Goodness At High Point This Friday night kick off your weekend with some nontraditional rock climbing, as you join High Point Riverside for their 8th Annual BouldeRave, starting at 7 p.m.

This isn’t going to be your typical climbing experience as the entire building will be blacked out, with only the glowing black lights around you. DJ-Warsaw will be rocking this event to keep your energy up, as you hoist yourself up the different obstacled walls.

This is a family friendly event for all ages. High Point members get in for free and nonmembers can join the party for

only $5. This is a discounted entry fee and it comes with added benefit of free beer for those who are of drinking age.

This price is for entry only and does not include gear rental.

Thankfully, there will be a food truck on site that will be slinging tasty treats all night long, as you are bound to work up an appetite from all the climbing.

This event offers loads of fun, but you can also choose to get serious and compete in several different bouldering competitions, where you have a chance to win up to four hundred and fifty dollars in cash prizes. — Jessica Manning

How we treat others doesn’t say anything about them, but says volumes about us. It’s important to remember that we must not treat people as “bad” as they are, but as good as we are.

Hard to do sometimes, but that’s your process: to evolve, grow, gain insight into yourself, and understand that everyone is dealing with something. You just don’t know what it is.

Here’s how we’re all alike: We all have a heart. We all walk this ancestral planet together, breathe the same air, gaze up at the same moon. We all share heartache, and the desire to love and be loved.

Consider this: We are not humans having spiritual experiences. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.

— Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D.

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COLUMN ∙ DAY TRIPPIN'

Just Down The Road A Piece Rising Fawn’s many pleasures are close—and quite wonderful

Janis Hashe

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S THE STORY GOES, A CHEROkee chief saw a fawn rising from its bed at dawn. Following the custom of naming a newborn after the first thing seen after its birth, the chief named his baby son “Rising Fawn.”

It’s a lovely and true story, and Rising Fawn, GA, just 28.9 miles away from Chattanooga, remains a lovely area well worth a day trip.

Arts, crafts, and bees Lookout Mountain Pottery’s Mark Issenberg proudly states on his website: “The home of Lookout Mountain Pottery has been a local reference point for Southern Appalachian arts and crafts since 1947, when Fannie Mennen, a local printmaker, founded the Plum Nelly Clothesline Art Show.

The name ‘Plum Nelly’ is derived from contractions of the phrases: ‘Plum out of Tennessee’ and ‘Nearly out of Georgia.’

Featuring local artists and craftspeople, the show is but an historical footnote now.

Today, potter Mark Issenberg has returned to contribute to that former inspiration.” Issenberg’s beautiful ash-glazed stoneware is well known to local ceramics collectors, and visiting his Rising Fawn studio is a treat. lookoutmountainpottery.com Concerned about the future of bees, threatened worldwide? Visit Forester Farms & Apiary and consider becoming a hobbyist beekeeper. Third-generation apiarist Derek Johnson keeps bees, sells the handmade wood implements and other equipment needed to house and raise bees—and

loves helping people get started.

The farm’s also the place to pick up local wildflower honey (2lb. jar, $20, 1-lb. jar $10, “honey bear” $8) and essential oils.

Johnson notes that visitors should call in advance to make sure he’s around. (423) 413-5370, foresterfarmsandapiary.com Eatin’ and drinkin’ in Rising Fawn The Canyon Grill on the Lookout Mountain side of Rising Fawn has won many awards over the years and remains a scenic, unique place for an excellent meal. All of their sauces, dressings and desserts are made in-house, and they source locally as much as possible.

Be aware that it’s BYOB, because Dade County is dry, but the Grill does not charge corkage, so bring the wine of your choice and sip happily. canyongrill.com For a casual bite, you won’t do better than Geneva’s Restaurant, a classic Southern “meat and three” joint. Geneva’s serves breakfast and lunch only, but opens at 7 a.m., so it’s a perfect choice for carb-loading before an active day hiking, caving, hang gliding or beekeeping.

But get there soon, as rumor has it Geneva wants to retire. genevasrestaurant.com From sky-high to underground Rising Fawn’s most famous attraction is of course Cloudland Canyon State Park. The stunning, 3,488-acre park attracts hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and those who fancy activities as diverse as geocaching and disc

golf. And if you simply like getting out into nature, its waterfalls, rock formations and just general gorgeousness can’t be beat. (See December hike schedule at end of this article.) gastateparks.org/ cloudlandcanyon Not afraid of the dark? G-3 Adventures offers wild cave tours, some that are family friendly and some that are more—well—adventurous. But you’ll have to wait until April until the tours start up again. Meanwhile, you can book above-ground hikes led by the Georgia Girl Guides through G-3. g3adventures.com

If the sky’s more your style, Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding can get you up into the wild blue yonder (in tandem with an instructor) or give you lessons qualifying you to fly on your own. (Reporter’s note: Having flown tandem, I can testify this is an amazing experience.) hangglide.com Getting There It’s a short, 30-minute drive on 24W to 59S. Rising Fawn does have a visitor center at 24 Mason Rd. (706) 657-4488. You can also find more information on exploregeorgia.org/city/rising-fawn.

Cloudland Canyon Events in December Saturday, Dec. 16 Sitton’s Gulch Hike.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Six-mile, moderate-to-strenuous hike. Historic and geological info included. $15 plus $5 parking.

Friday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 29 Night Hike. 5-7 p.m.

Two mile hike, suitable for ages 10 and older. Listen for night sounds in the moonlight. $10 plus $5 parking.

For hiking reservations, call (706) 913-7170.

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COVER STORY

A Celebration Of The Southside MAINx24 offers something for everyone for one great day

By Ernie Paik

Pulse contributor

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NCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHERS PONDERED the Ship of Theseus thought experiment, considering a boat that gradually had all of its planks replaced—with no original planks, is it the same boat? The 24-hour street party MAINx24, centered on Main Street in the Southside, has grown from having 34 events at its 2007 opening to currently having over 110 events planned, starting at 7 a.m. this Saturday.

While events vary from year to year, MAINx24 manages to retain its own unique identity, while reflecting Chattanooga.

In other words—the planks may change on the ship, but its spirit and character remain.

So, what is the identity of MAINx24?

MAINx24 has several mainstay events—the parade, the pancake breakfast, the chili cook-off, the adult Big Wheel race—but its appeal is also in its breadth, filling niches of all types and sizes.

Those lead to little surprises for those inclined to wander into inviting, new places and eager to experience the joy of discovery.

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the unique events that go into making MAINx24 a huge success every year,” said MAINx24 volunteer Kelly Allen, who is the Director of Strategic Communications at Q Strategies.

“You might not know that there are always pop up parties, street vendors, musicians and store sales that aren’t on the map,” said Allen. “Maybe they are keeping the party size small or are a new business and didn’t decide what they were going to do early enough to be on the map, but you should walk into all the businesses and follow the crowds. You might just find something awesome.”

“MAINx24 empowers organizers and event promoters to do whatever they want, which allows creative people of all kinds to test out big ideas, start some crazy projects and just be

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crazy and silly alongside other funloving Chattanoogans,” said Stratton Tingle, the Executive Director of SoundCorps, which is activating around 20 “Sidewalk Stages” spaces for busking musicians at MAINx24.

“Have you ever seen those solar power plants that are like sun-ray concentrators in the middle of the desert?” said Tingle. “MAINx24 is the solar concentrator of Chattanooga’s personality, magnifying the most interesting, creative and celebratory nature of our community.”

“MAINx24 is proof that Chattanoogans look for any excuse to do creative and fun things,” said Taryn Balwinski, Director of Make Music Chattanooga and Publisher of ConcertHopper.com.

Balwinski’s Music Merch Mall—a pop-up shop for local musicians’ merchandise—will be hosted at the Choo Choo featuring over 40 merchants who keep all of their own profits.

“The Music Merch Mall will have a variety of music genres represented, featuring musicians such as Pains Chapel, Over Easy, Danimal Planet, The Fiddle Rocker, MaryLovesJazz, C-

“MAINx24 is the solar concentrator of Chattanooga’s personality, magnifying the most interesting, creative and celebratory nature of our community.”

Grimey and Drakeford,” said Balwinski.

“Hip-Hop CHA’s One Year Anniversary Party will be close by in Hush Lounge and starts before our event, so I’ll for sure be there,” said Balwinski, when asked about this year’s anticipated music events. “I may try to sneak away for a bit for Brews, Bands & Bites at The Wheelhouse.”

There’s no lack of music at MAINx24, and there’s a full slate at Revelry Room, including a performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas”; late-night options include the “Twisted Holidays” drag show also at Revelry Room and a dance party at the Crash Pad. “MAINx24 is simply the greatest festival we have in Chattanooga,” said Buddy Shirk, of Summitt Pianos, who has been the MAINx24 parade organ-

ist since 2011.

“I select mostly traditional holiday music but throw in some fun old-time tunes with rhythm,” said Shirk. “I adjust my songs according to what’s in the parade as they approach, and just after.”

For example, the appearance of Barry Snyder’s Grinch-mobile invokes “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and the parade of dogs in the Mutt Strut prompts a rendition of “(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?”

Attendees know that an infectious spirit inhabits MAINx24, and people both connect with the event as well as connect with each other at the event, where interactivity is encouraged.

“I have friends that got engaged at this event, last year there was a wedding in the parade, and I always meet neighbors for the first time,” said Al-

len, who lives near Main Street. “If you think you can’t meet new people, come out and try it at this event.”

For an event like MAINx24, which itself is a distillation of Chattanooga, it also has the ability to make people feel like they have a home.

“I had just decided to stay in Chattanooga and didn’t know many people,” said Allen. “I was at the after, after party at green|spaces, and I just thought, to myself, ‘Why was I ever going to move away from a place with parties this awesome?’”

“My favorite memory was when Mix Master Mike and The Distribution played The MAIN Event in 2009,” said Balwinski. “That was towards the end of my first year as a Chattanooga resident, and to me it was a sign of good things to come.”

“I think MAINx24 is a microcosm of Chattanooga itself. It’s constantly growing and evolving,” said Aubrey Henriksen, manager and performer for the Chattanooga Fire Cabaret, which has been participating in MAINx24 since its beginning. “There is something surprising and lovely around every corner. >> Continued on pg. 11

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There is beauty just for beauty’s sake.”

In the spirit of Depression-era traveling carnivals, there’s the Razzle Dazzle Sideshow Spectacular at the Granfalloon, hosted by the Chattanooga Fire Cabaret and Movement Arts Collective, with all local cirque acts including the Acrosprites, Subterranean Cirqus and Lilith the Clown for a family-friendly variety-act event.

“The featured acts will be fire flow, belly dance, sideshow, clowning and acrobatics,” said Henriksen. “Attendees will also have the option of having their fortune read, getting a henna tattoo, or leaving with their very own circus hula hoop.”

One of the standout MAINx24 memories for Henriksen was the sculpture burn in 2010.

“Andrew Nigh built this huge wooden tower and then burned it to the ground while we danced around it with our fire props. It was such a blast,” said Henriksen. “The community was totally surrounding us, and when we were finished we tore down the barriers, and everyone enjoyed the bonfire together.”

Spectacular displays won’t be limited to the ground, as this year’s MAINx24 will be the first to feature fireworks, to be launched from the Choo Choo at

“MAINx24 is a microcosm of Chattanooga itself. It’s constantly growing and evolving. There is something surprising and lovely around every corner. There is beauty just for beauty’s sake.”

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For those who truly expect the unexpected, this is guaranteed by design from Improv Chattanooga at 1800 Rossville Ave, for their “Improv Around the Clock” event featuring free improvised comedy shows.

“We’re going to do a 30-minute set here at the theater every two hours,” said Steven Disbrow, a co-founder of Improv Chattanooga. “We’ll be starting our first set at 9 a.m. Saturday and will do our last set at 7 a.m. Sunday.

Hopefully.”

“The idea is not to do a ‘stunt’ event, but just to give the public as many opportunities to find and see us as possible over the course of the day, without burning out our actors,” said Disbrow.

Art lovers have a number of options, including a collaborative sand

mandala to be created at Purple Sky Healing Arts, pop-up shops, and open galleries including the H*Art Gallery, featuring art made by homeless and non-traditional artists, and Townsend Atelier, which is presenting a closing reception for its “Elevate” exhibition.

The artists featured in “Elevate”— beginning, mid-career and professional, from ages 16 to 75—participated in a critique program over the past two to three years, steadily guided by painter Mia Bergeron.

“We are committed to teaching skills in painting, drawing and sculpture and to creating strong relationships between professional artist/mentors and students of all levels and ages,” said Peggy Townsend of Townsend Atelier.

While MAINx24 offers numerous music, art and wellness events, the Southside Studio uniquely offers all

three.

“We are all day an open house doing what we do best: music, yoga, art and community,” said Bryony StroudWatson, co-owner of Southside Studio with her husband David D. Dunn.

Southside Studio will host an art show, a wellness workshop, Yoda Nidra sessions and a number of local musical ensembles including the Chattanooga Recorder ensemble, the Chattanooga Clarinet Quartet, cellist Ben Van Winkle and the Baylor School violin ensemble.

“We live in a community that is bursting with artistic expression,” said Dunn.

As MAINx24 sails again this year, certain parts have come and gone, but not its key elements: its openness and flexibility, its sense of community, its hidden treasures for the curious and a deep, infectious joy.

“Everyone dresses up and acts silly and gives what they have to give.

People are generous and kind for no reason,” said Henriksen. “For instance, one year we were staging for the parade and there was a couple giving away Bloody Marys with all the fixins for anyone (with ID) on their front lawn.

It was amazing. I think that’s what Chattanooga is: surprising, beautiful and full of over-the-top hospitality.”

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Lifting Voices To Celebrate The Stars Choral group Tapestry will fill St. Paul’s with beauty

A Beautiful Journey Of Reflective Art This Friday at 5 p.m. come see the astonishing work of local artist, poet, and creative Genesis Greykid. “Through The Grey” is a literary art collection of the first-hand stories and inspiration Genesis discovered through his expedition across country.

Having recently returned home, after a near 11,000mile voyage, Genesis was able to find inspiration for the art and poetry being presented this weekend. Part of his trip consisted of backpacking by foot or train, through different towns, seeking to find the inner stories of those he met on the way.

For Genesis the trip was an opportunity not only to explore, but to find inspiration from the terrain and people around him. He spent most of his time talking to strangers, asking them questions that would open them up. For instance, what do you think is the key to happiness, or if your heart was a nightclub, and a stranger walked in, what would be the first song they heard?

Genesis hopes his art will work as a mirror, allowing viewers to reflect deep within themselves. He desires for attendants to walk away from the event feeling encouraged, able to reconnect with their inner wholeness, and become more in tune with themselves.

— Jessica Manning

By Janis Hashe

Pulse contributor

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Through The Grey Friday, 5 p.m.

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LORIOUS VOICES LIFTING MUSIC from throughout the centuries to the rafters of one of Chattanooga’s most beautiful churches—what could celebrate the spirit of the season better?

Boston-based female choral ensemble Tapestry comes to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church downtown on Nov. 30 with a program created originally for performance at Los Angeles’s Mount Wilson Observatory. “Starry Night” will be performed as “Starry Night: A Candlelight Holiday Celebration” for this evening that’s part of the ongoing St. Paul’s Artists Series Concerts.

As Tapestry’s website describes it: “The pro-

gram opens with a solar eclipse as the world teeters on the edge of a black hole in medieval France, and then takes flight, weaving together 16th-century Spanish Villancicos with works of David Lang, Hildegard von Bingen, Alan Hovhanness, Claude Debussy, Ivan Moody and Patricia Van Ness.

“Hovhanness’ beautiful melody, ‘In Early Dawn Song,’ serves as a common thread through the concert as Tapestry explores the cycles of the moon and stars, as well as human life from childhood to young love, and finally to the wisdom of age.”

The Los Angeles Times said, “They sing beautifully separately and together with a glistening tone and precise intonation.”

The three founding members of Tapestry, Laurie Monahan, Cristi Catt and Daniela To-

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“We love to mix together very early, medieval and Renaissance music with modern music written for voice. We find a theme and then begin to weave the music together.” sic, met at the Longy School of Music at Bard College in Cambridge, Mass., where Monahan was teaching and Crist and Tosic became students. Monahan had already founded the music group Ensemble Projects Ars Nova (PAN), and as Crist and Tosic began performing with it, eventually the idea for Tapestry emerged, according to Crist.

Today, the three collaborate with different guest artists for the various programs they do; in the case of “Starry Night,” they will feature clarinetist James Falcone.

The Mount Wilson Observatory asked Tapestry to “design a program around the stars,” says Crist. Specific music was not requested, so it was up to Tapestry members to envision and then

create the program.

Crist notes, “We love to mix together very early, medieval and Renaissance music with modern music written for voice. We find a theme and then begin to weave the music together.”

Sometimes finding the right music is like detective work, she agrees. “We spend a lot of time in libraries, looking at texts that refer to music.”

Modern composers sometimes write specifically for Tapestry as well, she says, citing Patricia Van Ness as an example.

This will be Tapestry’s first visit to Chattanooga and St. Paul’s, and group members are looking forward to it, says Catt.

“We begin working with specific spaces as soon as we arrive,” she explains. “We work out the resonances, find the sweet spot in the space if it exists.”

They have already heard good things about the lovely old church’s acoustics. “We move around quite a bit in performance, and often that movement changes each time we do a concert,” she says.

The 90-minute “Starry Night” will be performed without an intermission, mirroring a theatre trend.

“The program really does tell a story. It’s not a play, but it’s a story told through voice,” says Catt.

“Starry Night: A Candlelight Holiday Celebration” Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. 7th St. (at Pine) (423) 266-8195, stpaulschatt.org/concert-season $30, $20, $15 (seniors) Tickets will also be available at the door

THU11.30 My Friend Dahmer

The haunting true story of Jeffrey Dahmer in high school, based on Derf Backderf's critically acclaimed graphic novel.

8 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. chattpalace.com

FRI12.1 Opening Reception for Noah Kocher

Kocher's work spans ink and paper, acrylic and canvas, to stickers, textiles, and photography.

6 p.m.

Swine Gallery 818 Georgia Ave. chattpalace.com

SAT12.2 A Christmas Carol

Get in the holiday spirit with the Charles Dickens Christmas classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

7:30 p.m.

Mars Theater 117 N. Chattanooga St. Lafayette, GA. backalleyproductions.org

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

Deck the Walls at WorkSpace

THURSDAY11.30 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 Through The Grey 5 p.m.

Above Puckett’s 2 W. Aquarium Way throughthegrey.com Hoka Trail Demo Run 5:45 p.m.

Fleet Feet Sports 307 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 771-7996 fleetfeetchattanooga.com Coasters & Ornaments Ink Class 6 p.m.

Chattanooga WorkSpace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 833-5750 chattanoogaworkspace.com Frank Serpico 6 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Gary Conrad 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St.

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(423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com My Friend Dahmer 8 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com

FRIDAY12.1 Chattanooga Market at Erlanger 10:30 a.m.

Erlanger Hospital Medical Mall 975 E. 3rd St. chattanoogamarket.com Christmas Underground Noon Ruby Falls 1720 South Scenic Hwy. (423) 821-2544 rubyfalls.com

The Art of Giving Art 4 p.m.

1401 William St. (423) 321-8154 artistsontheloose.com Holiday Market & Variety Show 5 p.m.

Chattanooga Christian School 3354 Charger Dr. (423) 265-6411 ccsk12.com Artifact Holiday Market 5 p.m.

Artifact Studios & Gallery 1080 Duncan Ave. teamartifact.com Open Studio Night: Deck the Walls 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga WorkSpace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 833-5750 chattanoogaworkspace.com

ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT Take a magical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa via Ruby Falls Christmas Underground beginning this Friday with a visit to Santa’s underground mining town of “Joystone City”.

Christmas Underground Ruby Falls 1720 South Scenic Hwy. (423) 821-2544 rubyfalls.com

Holiday Lights 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Zoo 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. (423) 697-1322 chattzoo.org Opening Reception for Noah Kocher 6 p.m.

Swine Gallery 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Bruk Out 6, 10 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com A Cravens Christmas Carol 6 p.m.

Cravens House 1060 Cravens House Terrace (423) 821-6686 nps.gov/chch Paddling by Moonlight 7 p.m.

Relection Riding Arboretum 400 Garden Rd. (423) 821-1160 reflectionriding.org BouldeRave 7 p.m.

High Point Climbing & Fitness Riverside 1007 Appling St. (423) 475-6578 highpointclimbing.com I’ll Be Home For Christmas: A Cabaret Dinner Show 7 p.m.

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

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The Nutcracker Christmas Carol: A Holiday Musical cdoorent.com Aaron Cowan 7 p.m.

Frequency Arts 1804 E. Main St. (423) 260-8387 A Christmas Carol 7:30 p.m.

Mars Theater 117 N. Chattanooga St. Lafayette, GA. (706) 621-2870 backalleyproductions.org The Nutcracker Christmas Carol: A Holiday Musical 7:30 p.m.

Chattanooga State Humanities Theatre 4501 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 697-3100 chattanoogastate.edu Gary Conrad 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Improv Showdown 7:30 p.m.

First Draft Theater 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com Sweet Virginia 8 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Nooga! Home For The Holidays!

10 p.m.

First Draft Theater 1800 Rossville Ave.

(423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com

SATURDAY12.2 St. Albans Hixson Market 9:30 a.m.

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 7514 Hixson Pike (423) 842-6303 Holiday Market 10 a.m.

Convention Center 1150 Carter St. (423) 648-2496 chattanoogamarket.com Brainerd Farmers Market 10 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church 20 Belvoir Ave. (404) 245-3682 Painting Vintage Truck Farmer’s Market 11 a.m.

Nutrition World 6237 Vance Rd. (423) 892-4085 nutritionw.com Bruk Out 2, 6, 10 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Lion King Dance Spectacular 3 p.m.

UTC University Center 642 E. 5th St. (423) 551-4519 silverslippersdanceacademy.com Red Bank Christmas Parade & Festival 4 p.m.

Red Bank City Park Dayton Blvd.

(423) 877-1103 redbanktn.gov Sweet Virginia 4, 6 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Holiday Market & Variety Show 5 p.m.

Chattanooga Christian School 3354 Charger Dr. (423) 265-6411 ccsk12.com Holiday Lights 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Zoo 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. (423) 697-1322 chattzoo.org Marc Boyson: Your Land is Our Land is My Land 5:30 p.m.

AVA 30 Frazier Ave. (423) 265-4282 avarts.org A Cravens Christmas Carol 6 p.m.

Cravens House 1060 Cravens House Terrace (423) 821-6686 nps.gov/chch A Christmas Carol 7:30 p.m.

Mars Theater 117 N. Chattanooga St. Lafayette, GA. (706) 621-2870 backalleyproductions.org The Nutcracker Christmas

Carol: A Holiday Musical 7:30 p.m.

Chattanooga State Humanities Theatre 4501 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 697-3100 chattanoogastate.edu Gary Conrad 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

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

SUNDAY12.3 Toy Maker Christmas 10 a.m.

Freedom Church Chattanooga 1212 S. Seminole Dr. (423) 629-1200 freedomchurchchattanooga.com Holiday Market 11 a.m.

Convention Center 1150 Carter St. (423) 648-2496 chattanoogamarket.com Holiday Wreath Making 1 p.m.

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga 1000 E. 30th St. (423) 493-9155 crabtreefarms.org Holiday Tea & Open House 1, 2 p.m.

The Houston Museum 201 High St. (423) 267-7176 thehoustonmuseum.org Sweet Virginia 2, 6, 10 p.m.

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Lion King Dance Spectacular 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com The Nutcracker Christmas Carol: A Holiday Musical 2:30 p.m.

Chattanooga State Humanities Theatre 4501 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 697-3100 chattanoogastate.edu A Christmas Carol 2:30 p.m.

Mars Theater 117 N. Chattanooga St. Lafayette, GA. (706) 621-2870 backalleyproductions.org Lion King Dance Spectacular 3 p.m.

UTC University Center 642 E. 5th St. (423) 551-4519 silverslippersdanceacademy.com Bruk Out 4, 8 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Holiday Lights 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Zoo 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. (423) 697-1322 chattzoo.org Caroling with the Fishes 6 p.m.

Tennessee Aquarium 1 Board St. (800) 262-0695 tnaqua.org Gary Conrad 7:30 p.m.

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

MONDAY12.4 Civil War Author John Scales 6 p.m.

Chattanooga Public Library 1001 Broad St. (916) 941-6896 chattlibrary.org Creative Movement for Bellydance 7 p.m.

Movement Arts Collective 3813 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 401-8115 movementartscollective.com Rabin in His Own Words 7 p.m.

Jewish Cultural Center 5461 North Terrace (423) 493-0270 jewishchattanooga.com

TUESDAY12.5 Northside Farmers’ Market 3 p.m.

Northside Presbyterian Church 923 Mississippi Ave (423) 266-1766 Lookout Farmers Market 4 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church 8645 E. Brainerd Rd. lookoutfarmersmarket.com The Art of Authentic Presence 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga WorkSpace

302 W. 6th St. (423) 822-5750 thechattery.org Sweet Virginia 6, 10 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Tuesday Night Chess Club 6 p.m.

Downtown Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 643-7700 chattilibrary.com Tacky Christmas Sweater/Tie Party 6:30 p.m.

Boomers, Shakers & Beyond 8645 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-9363 Bruk Out 8 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com

WEDNESDAY12.6 Lookout Farmers Market 10 a.m.

Memorial Hospital 2525 Desales Ave. lookoutfarmersmarket.com Middle Eastern Dance 10:30 a.m.

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

522 W. Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.com Bruk Out 6, 10 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Gotta Get Up to Get Down: Painting Sunrises & Sunsets 6 p.m.

Chattanooga WorkSpace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 822-5750 thechattery.org Rhonda Nelson Book Event 6 p.m.

The Camp House 149 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 702-8081 thecamphouse.com Comedy Open Mic 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Yoga, Tea & Sound Meditation 7:30 p.m.

Movement Arts Collective 3813 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 401-8115 movementartscollective.com Sweet Virginia 8 p.m.

The Palace Picture House 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 803-6578 chattpalace.com Map these locations on chattanoogapulse.com. Send event listings at least 10 days in advance to: calendar@chattanoogapulse.com

COLUMN ∙ THE ART OF BUSINESS

Irma Marie Designer Apparel Eclectic apparel and fun fashion for all ages in East Brainerd

By Brooke Brown

Pulse Assistant Editor

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HERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT having someone else style your wardrobe that can give you the confidence to try something a little different.

At Irma Marie, a luxurious boutique style retailer, you’ll be treated like a queen, walking in with a need for new clothes and walking out with newfound confidence and style that will surely turn heads.

“I advertise in publications, but word of mouth is the best advertisement,” says owner Janet Miller. “There’s no better feeling than a new customer walking in and telling me they saw a friend of theirs wearing something from our store that they just loved.”

Janet knows a thing or thirty about style having grown up learning about fashion from her seamstress aunt and mother, after which the store is named. As it was for her aunt and mother, for Irma Marie, it’s all about the fit. Finding what style of clothing best fits you physically as well as fits your personality.

Fashion is a confidence-conscious industry. You wear what makes you feel good or look good. You wear what best describes you as an individual, but if you feel like your wardrobe is constantly more of the same old same old, let Irma Marie give you a hand.

“We want our customers to leave with

Irma Marie Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm, Sat: 10am-5pm 1309 Panorama Dr. #109 (423) 710-8376 www.irmamarie.com

something that makes them happy, but we also want them to leave in something that will look amazing on them,” says Miller. With an honest, no nonsense approach to styling their customers, Irma Marie is the perfect place to step out of your comfort zone and find a new style to make all your own.

Janet herself or one of her stylish employees will point you in the right direction if you’re unsure of what you’d like.

Or pick what you feel comfortable with, try it on, and allow them to build off your ideas.

With customers ranging in age from 16-70, Irma Marie’s employees are very conscious of styling customers age appropriately. The girls have an honest approach to styling as well, giving you honest feedback on whether or not the piece works for you.

Maybe the color is off, or the fit isn’t quite right, but there’s nothing worse than employees who want nothing more than to make a sale, even if that means telling you something looks great when

“Irma Marie carries it all. From shoes and accessories to coats, jeans, and blouses of all kinds. And as is to be expected at a boutique, there are a variety of sizes in a few styles.” it clearly does not.

Returning customers will find that the luxury doesn’t stop at the racks of fine clothing. Headed over to try some new pieces? Returning customers can call ahead and have the girls start a room for them based off what they’ll think you’ll like.

Irma Marie carries it all. From shoes and accessories to coats, jeans, and blouses of all kinds.

And as is to be expected at a boutique, there are a variety of sizes in a few styles. More than

the quantity of items, it’s about the quality. And with brands like Parker, Frye, Amanda Uprichard, Johnny Was, Chocolat Blu, Citizens of Humanity and so many more, you know the quality is top shelf.

With the holidays looming and deals galore, Irma Marie is the place to pick up the perfect Christmas gift. Keep an eye on their Facebook and Instagram pages for updates, but expect to discover some beautiful finds with their 12 Days of Christmas.

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The new and improved The Amazon Echo Plus is getting smarter all the time. Hands-free, ask Alexa anything and she’ll answer. For real, she has 1M answers. It’s pretty fun and helpful all at the same time. Weather, questions, horoscopes, stocks, traffic? Done and done. Plus listen to music because, music! $119.99, amazon.com/echoplus

With his flowing rainbow mane and sweetly stout body, Elwood the Unicorn turns a simple bowl of cereal, soup, or ice cream into a walk on the wondrous side. His iconic horn promises a bit of magic with your meal, while his enigmatic blue eyes stare deep into yours as if to say, “Hey friend, all the enchantment you need is right here within my ample stoneware vessel.” $38, uncommongoods.com

Men can relax in this lightweight, softly textured Waffle Bathrobe inspired by the world’s finest spas. Features two hip pockets, a folded collar and secure waist tie. Made of 100% long-staple Turkish cotton.

(Sorry, no actual waffles included). $119, parachutehome.com

Because your life simply will not be complete without your very own Chia Pet Emoji Smiley Face Planter. They come in a variety of of your favorite emoji expressions...and yes, there’s a poop emoji version.

Really. We can't make this up. $15, chia.com

Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty comes in different colors, illusions, glow-in-the-dark, heat-sensitive, and more. Stretch it, roll it, and bounce it. The satisfying addictiveness and stress relief is a win. $10, puttyworld.com

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This hand-poured Happy Holidays Pine Scented Soy Aromatherapy Candle uses soy wax, essential oils and perfume oils –with a metal free cotton wick, free of dyes, pesticides, parabens and sulfates. Just a clean, fresh fragrance that is perfect for the holidays. $36, ahalife.com

These Bose QuietControl 30 Wireless Headphones offer breakthrough technology that lets you control your own level of noise cancellation throughout the day. Calls come in clearer, even in windy or noisy environments, with noiserejecting dual-microphone system. $299, bose.com

With the new Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker you can track workouts, heart rate, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes and steps. Plus, monitor how long and how well you’ve been sleeping and can even receive texts and calls at a glance when you’re on the move. $129.95, fitbit.com

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Four Bridges Outfitters is proud to offer handmade and locally sourced goods in addition to gently used outdoor gear. Pictured clockwise: Burlap Apparel Biner tee, 423 handmade soap, Pottery in the Wild ceramics, reusable snack bags by Media Menagerie, Ascent Energy Bars, and stationary by Vanilla Shop.

Come meet the artists behind the goods during the store’s Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Market, Dec 8 from 3pm-7pm and Dec 9 from 10pm-5pm.

Four Bridges Outfitters, 315 N. Market St., (423) 531-0990, fourbridgesoutfitters.com

The coffee press that literally everyone is trying to get their hands on this holiday season.

R2-D2 has always been a friend and now can make your morning that much better with the R2-D2 Coffee Press by giving you up to 4-cups of coffee that are…wait for it…out of this world. $29.99, thinkgeek.com THE PULSE • HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE • NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 21

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Enjoy fun in the sun with the Toysmith Day at the Beach. This all-in-one set contains everything a child needs for an imaginary beach vacation.

The set includes mini beach chair, umbrella and stand, beach ball, floating ring and sandals. Even if the real beach is miles away, the set includes its own sea shells, white sand and a container to set up a minibeach anywhere. $10, littleobsessed.com

For the Oprah fan on your list, “What I Know For Sure”… because Oprah really does know everything. On a serious note, this is one of our favorite reads over the past two years. You can pick it up at almost any time and find some words of inspiration and motivation. Now at a super low price. $15, amazon.com

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Need some happy little trees in your life?

You need a Bob Ross ‘Happy Little Painter’ Funko Pop Figure. Because who doesn’t love Bob Ross?! Perfect for on your desk or just proudly displayed around your happy little house. $17, funko.com

Give your kitchen the ultimate upgrade with the Ninja Intelli-Sense Kitchen System with Auto-Spiralizer. Twelve chef-designed smart programs. One smart base and four high-performance attachments. Four high-performance appliances. $199.75, ninjakitchen.com

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FOOD & DRINK ∙ MIXOLOGY

Holiday Cooking With Spirits Add some spice to your holiday baking with a judicious use of alcohol

By Jessica Manning Pulse contributor

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HE HOLIDAY SEASON IS QUICKly approaching, and you should be looking for ways to enhance your traditional baked goods. Spice your culinary season up by baking with booze this year.

If you don’t already bake with liquor I want to encourage you to start this season as alcohol promises to provide you with just the right amount of flavor to warm up your favorite holiday cakes, and I’m not talking about your great grandmother’s traditional (and questionable) fruitcake.

Why bake with alcohol you ask? For one, it adds flavors that are present in the alcohol itself, flavors that are determined by the fruit, grain or other source used during the fermentation process. Since alcohol evaporates easily, it takes flavors from the cake and carries those also. These delish cakes smells seem stronger because it is being carried by the alcohol to your nose, where flavors are interpreted.

Tell your aunt Betty not to worry because most the alcohol cooks off during the baking process, however a reasonable percent will remain in the finished product. In 2003, the USDA conducted a study showing that five to eight five percent of alcohol will remain in the baked good depending on the cooking time. So, desserts with longer baking times will have less alcohol present when it is time to cut the cake.

When baking with booze you want to start with a little, then add more depending on your taste preference. A good rule of thumb is to use the same amount of alcohol as you would an extract. You should also really consider substituting liquor for extracts when cooking cakes and other desserts.

For example, Bourbon is often aged in

oak barrels, giving it a smoky vanilla flavor. Think of it as a vanilla/ almond extract combo, that you can add to pie filling, cake mixes, and cookie dough.

Beyond flavor, alcohol can also affect the texture of your baked goods. Adding a splash of vodka into your pie dough can help create a super flaky dough—unlike water, vodka doesn’t develop as much gluten in the pie dough.

The same goes with tart and shortbread dough—for flaky results, just add in a splash of vodka.

Just remember, when choosing a liquor to add to your cake mix, you get what you pay for. You don’t want to drink a cheap liquor? Then you certainly don’t want to cook with one either.

Baking cheap liquor doesn’t magically make it taste better. You should always purchase a brand

you enjoy drinking, since your recipe will only require a small amount, allowing you to finish off the rest before, during or after baking.

If you have never tried baking with alcohol it is worth experimenting with this holiday season. Even if

you aren’t a big drinker, you should still give it a try, you could possibly find that you created a new holiday favorite for the whole family. Now that you have a few tips to lead you, get baking, and remember that the kitchen is a place meant for fun and experimenting.

Maple-Bourbon Banana Pudding Cake Ingredients • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter • ½ c. superfine sugar • 1 overripe banana • 1 large egg • 1 c. whole milk • 1 c. all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp. baking powder • 1 pinch salt • ¾ c. pure maple syrup • ½ c. light brown sugar • 2 tbsp. bourbon • ¼ c. finely chopped pecans • Vanilla ice cream

Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a deep, 2-quart baking or soufflé dish, melt the butter in the microwave.

Whisk in the superfine sugar and banana, mashing until thoroughly combined. Whisk in the egg and milk.

In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk into the baking dish until combined (the batter will be pretty loose).

In a microwave-safe cup, heat

the maple syrup, light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of hot water at high power until hot, 1 minute. Add the bourbon.

Drizzle the syrup mixture over the batter; it will seep to the bottom. Do not stir. Scatter the pecans on top.

Set the dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until the cake is golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes, then scoop into bowls, and serve with ice cream.

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MUSIC

Life Is A Stage For Mythical Motors Matt Addison and company shine on new album

The Love Shack Comes To Town Before “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack”, Cindy Wilson shared a tropical flaming volcano cocktail at a Chinese restaurant with a group of friends that sparked a historical impromptu jam session. In 1977, this same group of friends gathered the courage to play again (probably after drinking another flaming volcano) at a party, and the B-52’s as we know them today were formally united.

Cindy is credited with a coining many of the B-52’s signature elements, like the “call-and-response” vocals, groovy vibes, and popular solo female tracks in the earlier albums. However, Wilson took many leaves from the band since the late 70’s for varying reasons, always seeming to reunite with the group during their peak moments in music history.

On Thursday night, Cindy will be stopping in to JJ’s Bohemia in continuation of her solo tour. She’ll be rocking tracks from an unreleased album titled CHANGE, which becomes available only a day after her Chattanooga performance while also marking the 40th anniversary of the B-52’s first performance.

Even if you’re vaguely familiar with her earlier work, Cindy Wilson is an international music icon that can’t be missed. If you happen to find yourself in the downtown area on the 30th make sure you get to JJ’s at least six hours early to save a spot near the stage.

— Kelley J. Bostian Cindy Wilson Thursday, 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 266-1400 jjsbohemia.com

By marc T. Michael Pulse Music Editor

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ARD WORK ALONE WILL NOT GET you there without some talent and all the talent in the world won’t do you much good without some hard work. Mythical Motors is well on their way to cornering the market on both.

The conglomeration of talented performers headed by Matt Addison found their voice early on and they’ve worked tirelessly to explore and perfect that sound ever since.

The Life Stage marks their tenth album, their

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longest to date, and raises the bar again for a band that perpetually raises the bar.

It’s been just a little less than six months since the band released their last album, Running the Shine, an excellent and well produced bit of music. In the more or less 180 days since then, they’ve written, recorded and mastered a collection of twenty-six new tracks ringing at the 55-minute mark.

That might not make the impression on you that it does on me so consider that I am in touch with bands here in town (bands I’d really like to write about) who have spent two or three times as much time recording an EP

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“They have mastered that alt rock/ pop vibe from the era when ‘alt’ was a new word to describe the exciting sound coming from college towns in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.” and still aren’t done.

It would be an impressive feat regardless of the quality of the music, but the quality of the music is superb, the same high level of writing and performing Mythical Motors has built their reputation on.

They have mastered that alt rock/pop vibe from the era when “alt” was a new word to describe the exciting sound coming from college towns in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, an era when every week saw the release of a handful of gems from bands you were only just starting to hear about.

At the center of it all is Mister Addison, who I cannot help but liken to Tom Hulce’s representation of Mozart in the 1985 film

Amadeus, feverishly working to the point of exhaustion.

In a powdered wig.

Well, maybe not a powdered wig, but I like to picture it that way.

The point is that here is an artist whose head is so full of music that I don’t think he can afford to stop writing, ever, and having partnered up with a group of guys whose technical skills and feel for the tunes matches his own, Mythical Motors is the perfect vehicle for realizing that vision.

In fact, Addison takes a page from Prince’s book in as much as he plays every instrument on twenty-three of the twenty-six songs. Frankly, I’m a little awestruck by what he and his guys have put to-

gether here.

As I said at the start, here is a group that found their voice early on and being in the position to listen to them perfect that voice over the last several years, to be a witness to the growth and refinement of the band, is a marvelous thing.

The album has great appeal for people of my generation (provided you didn’t live under a rock in ’94) but as retro/vintage as it may be for us, there’s a whole new generation (or two) that didn’t grow up hearing music like this and for them it will be an all new experience and one I think will speak to many.

It isn’t overblown concept music, nor is it electronic bubblegum noise, it’s honest, guitar driven power pop with a twist, and just raw enough around the edges to keep it real.

The Life Stage is Mythical Motors latest release, their biggest and most ambitious to date, and easily one of their best.

Coats For The Homeless After St. Patrick’s Day, the Molly Maguires Christmas show is easily the band’s biggest of the year and once again the band is teaming up with the Honest Pint and one of Chattanooga Law Enforcement’s bestlooking, bravest and most humble members to promote the third annual clothing collection drive for the homeless.

The show is scheduled for the third Sunday in December (the 17th) at the Honest Pint from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. and will feature the Wolfhounds, Tri-Selkie, The Molly Maguires and a host of other special guests and artists from the community.

There is no cover charge, but attendees are asked to bring whatever articles of clothing (particularly coats and blankets but anything is acceptable) to the event where they will be personally collected by the aforementioned officer and distributed directly to those whose need is especially great this time of year.

If you don’t have any used clothing to donate, gifts of new socks, toiletries and other sundry items are gratefully accepted. Please remember, EVERYTHING you donate will go DIRECTLY to the homeless, the show is free and craic is mighty. — MTM

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Rusty Holloway Reunion Tour

Scenic City Super Show Toys 4 Tots

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Bassist Rusty Holloway made a name for himself as an influential educator who is adept in multiple genres.

7:30 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

The cost of admission is one new unwrapped toy for a great night of music and entertainment.

9 p.m.

Music Box @ Ziggy’s 607 Cherokee Blvd. ziggysbarandgrill.net

Jeffrey Bützer and T.T. Mahony perform Vince Guaraldi's classic A Charlie Brown Christmas album.

5 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St. revelryroom.co

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Ray Wylie Hubbard

THURSDAY11.30 James Crumble Trio 6 p.m.

St. John’s Meeting Place 1278 Market St. stjohnsrestaurant.com Bluegrass & Country Jam 6:30 p.m.

Grace Church of the Nazarene 6310 Dayton Blvd. chattanoogagrace.com Ray Wylie Hubbard 7 p.m.

Songbirds Guitar Museum 35 Station St. songbirdsguitars.com Toby Hewitt 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Open Mic Night with Ryan Oyer 7 p.m.

Moccasin Bend Brewing Company 3210 Broad St. bendbrewingbeer.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 Rusty Holloway Reunion Tour 7:30 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater

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1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Acoustic Christmas with Scotty McCreery 8 p.m.

Walker Community Theatre 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com Keepin’ It Local 8 p.m.

The Social 1110 Market St. publichousechattanooga.com Open Mic Night with Jonathan Wimpee 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com The War And Treaty 9 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St.

revelryroom.co Cindy Wilson (B-52s), Yip Deceiver, Material Girls 9 p.m.

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

FRIDAY12.1 Binji Varsossa 6 p.m.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonchattanooga.com Secret Sisters 7 p.m.

PULSE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT Singer/songwriter sisters Laura and Lydia Rogers bring their Everly Brothers style Americana to Songbirds, showcasing the worst-kept secret about them: their talent.

Secret Sisters Friday, 7 p.m.

Songbirds Guitar Museum 35 Station St. songbirdsguitars.com

Songbirds Guitar Museum 35 Station St. songbirdsguitars.com Aaron Cowan, Florea, Futurecone, Dead Testaments 7 p.m.

Frequency Arts 1804 E. Main St. facebook.com/frequencyarts The Tri-Octaves Christmas Concert 7 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church 8645 E. Brainerd Rd. christchurchchatt.org/ “Mortals and Angels” concert featuring the Women’s Chorale and Men’s Chorus 7 p.m.

Roland Hayes Concert Hall 752 Vine St. utc.edu Starry Night: A Candlelight Holiday Celebration 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 305 W. 7th St. stpaulschatt.org John Carol 8 p.m.

The Casual Pint 5550 Hwy. 153 hixson.thecasualpint.com Tim Starnes & The Amber Carrington Band 8:30 p.m.

The Foundry 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Scenic City Super Show Toys 4 Tots 9 p.m.

Music Box @ Ziggy’s

LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

Pamela K Ward Band 607 Cherokee Blvd. ziggysbarandgrill.net Cory Brenan, Whiskey Gentry 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Mark Andrews 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Pamela K Ward Band 9 p.m.

Puckett’s Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com Breakfast Club 9 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St. revelryroom.co Downright 10 p.m.

Clyde’s On Main 122 W. Main St. clydesonmain.com The Sullivan Band 10 p.m.

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

SATURDAY12.2 Bluegrass Brunch Noon The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. thehonestpint.com A Charlie Brown Christmas 5 p.m.

Revelry Room

41 Station St. revelryroom.co Binji Varsossa 6 p.m.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonchattanooga.com Erick Baker "An Evening of Song and Stories” 7 p.m.

Songbirds Guitar Museum 35 Station St. songbirdsguitars.com Southern's Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble Christmas Concert 8 p.m.

Southern Adventist University 4881 Taylor Cir. southern.edu Grateful Dead Tribute 8 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St. revelryroom.co Matt Foster 8 p.m.

The Casual Pint 5550 Hwy. 153 hixson.thecasualpint.com Gladius 8 p.m.

Charles & Myrtle’s Coffeehouse 105 McBrien Rd. christunity.org Tim Starnes & The Amber Carrington Band 8:30 p.m.

The Foundry

1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Caleb and the Gents, Megan Jean and the KFB 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Joe Kilgore 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com JR Ward 9 p.m.

Puckett’s Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com Boo Ray 10 p.m.

Clyde’s On Main 122 W. Main St. clydesonmain.com The Sullivan Band 10 p.m.

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

SUNDAY12.3 Bobby Burns and Gordy Nichol 11 a.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com Nabil Ince 1:30 p.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com Bluegrass Jam

4 p.m.

Fiddler’s Anonymous 2248 Dayton Blvd.

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

Long Haul Saloon 2536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 822-9775 Mathis and Martin 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. choochoo.com Maria Sable 8 p.m.

Southside Social 1818 Chestnut St. thesouthsidesocial.com

MONDAY12.4 Open Mic Night 6 p.m.

Puckett’s Grocery 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com Monday Nite Big Band 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Open Air with Jessica Nunn 7:30 p.m.

The Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. granfalloonchattanooga.com Very Open Mic with Shawnessey Cargile 8 p.m.

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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

Jose Valentino Quartet Joe Bonamassa 8 p.m.

Walker Community Theatre 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com

TUESDAY12.5 JBill McCallie and In Cahoots 6:30 p.m.

Southern Belle 201 Riverfront Pkwy. chattanoogariverboat.com Danimal 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Holiday Vocal Concert 7 p.m.

Center for Creative Arts 1301 Dallas Rd. centerforcreativearts.net Open Mic Jam Session 7 p.m.

Crust Pizza 3211 Broad St. crustpizza.com Open Mic with Mike McDade 8 p.m.

Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike tremonttavern.com JD McPherson 9 p.m.

Revelry Room 41 Station St. revelryroom.co

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6 p.m.

Spring Hill Suites 495 Riverfront Pkwy. springhillsuites.com Old Time Free Fiddle & Banjo Show 6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Anonymous 2248 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 994-7497 Jesse James Jungkurth 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Jose Valentino Quartet 7 p.m.

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

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Priscilla & Little Rickee 8 p.m.

Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 Jazz In The Lounge 8 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Prime Cut Trio 9 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Map these locations on chattanoogapulse. com. Send event listings at least 10 days in advance to: calendar@chattanoogapulse.com

RECORD REVIEWS ∙ ADAM BECKETT

New Music From Astrophe, James Marler

Astrophe Astrophe Live (astrophemusic.bandcamp.com)

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ome refreshingly potent music coming from Chattanooga is the jam band Astrophe’s recent live album release Astrophe Live. The band does a great job of producing powerful rocksteady music that does not drift or drag.

Without having traditionally lengthy jam band tracks, at just around twenty minutes in length, the album is short but sweet, and it gets the point across that the talented group has a lot of soul, and knows how to make excellent music.

The band members mesh well together from a musi-

James Marler Peaceful Rest and Pleasant Dreams (jamesmarler.bandcamp.com)

cal standpoint, vocal/guitar player Cannon Hunt leads the way with mates Grant Walters on keyboard, Parker Gray on bass, and Gary Cohen on drums; together they unleash a strong head bobbing sound.

Astrophe Live is a versatile album that blends flawlessly.

Hints of blues, funk, classic rock and roll, and some good ol’ southern sound all mesh to produce a one of a kind sound. The lyrics and music swirl together like peanut butter and jelly, and the lyrics are heartily sung in a clever manner.

The album quality is surprisingly crisp despite the live recording; the sound quality did not diminish during the recording process. It is a really fun album that sways between telling heartfelt stories, bleeding hearts, partying, rocking and rolling, and life in general.

All of the tracks on the album are great songs, however, my personal favorite is “Justine”.

I really like the might of Cannons tone, and the underlying weight of the particular jam, it is a great song. Other notable tracks on the album are “Dog Days”, “Interstellar Improv”, and “Lit was Lit”.

It seems as though this band is really starting to find themselves musically, and it will be a lot of fun to watch them fully blossom in the near future.

They have come a long way since the release of their first EP The Bedroom Tapes, that was recorded in “their small bedroom”. Give it a listen Chattanooga, it is some serious jam.

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eaceful Rest and Pleasant Dreams, by James Marler is an incredible local album that was released just last week. With all of the chaos that can plague the daily lives of all humans, it is great to have peaceful soothing music to counterbalance it.

According to Marler, the album is specially mastered to play at low volume, and it is is a collection of lullabies, hymns, and original compositions.

The album is perfect for sleeping, power naps, daily meditations, and simply to sit back and enjoy a moment of peace. The collection on the album is a sampler of a larger three volume set, which is a highly recommended piece of audio artwork.

This calming album is soul soothing, and great for all people from babies to elderly, and everything in between.

Lately it has been the constant background music in my life. I have been listening to it during just about everything

that I do, and have felt more calm during the moments that it is playing than I have in my whole life.

It is fascinating how much emotion and pleasure can be felt through music, how songs no matter how unfamiliar they are can spark memories, and ignite thoughts of live and love. Peaceful Rest and Pleasant Dreams unlocks all the feels, and possesses analgesic magic that will certainly help to center the listener.

Where “Ella’s Lullaby (Reprise and Finale)”, is my favorite track on the album, every song is fantastic. It is the type of album that makes skipping tracks completely unnecessary. Other standout songs are “Behold the Handmaiden”, “There is a Fountain”, and “Minuet in G Minor”.

If more people listened to this album the world would be a better place. Go listen to this breathtaking album Chattanooga; relax your minds, bodies, and spirits.

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FILM & TELEVISION

No Glorifying Guns And Violence The Punisher shows the human cost of vigilantism

A Rock-N-Roll Birthday Bash Music and the big screen have had a love affair since the very first “talkie” and for decades afterwards, musicals ruled the box office, getting every larger and extravagant to where they almost became a parody of themselves by the ‘70s.

Which was when rock-n-roll took control with the advent of the concert film, most notably Martin Scorsese’s magnificent The Last Waltz and the award-winning documentary concert film Woodstock.

And while just about seemingly every rock band at one time or another has released a concert film, the quality has often been lacking. Mostly due to an inability to truly bring the viewer into the energy of a live performance.

Which brings us to one rocker who seems to understand there’s more to a concert film than a stage and a few cameras: Sammy Hagar. Most famous for being the onetime frontman for Van Halen, Hagar brings his epic multi-night birthday bash to the big screen this Tuesday with Sammy Hagar’s Rock-N-Roll Birthday Bash.

Recorded live from his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, this one-night event will feature the best of the performances and party action from the fourday rock spectacular, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the music that spans the career of the one and only Red Rocker.

And while you might be tempted to smuggle in some of his special tequila, we advise against it. Just be ready to rock (and try to obey the speed limit on the way to the theater and back home). — Michael Thomas Sammy Hagar’s Rock-N-Roll Birthday Bash Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Justice League

By John DeVore Pulse Film Editor

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VERY FEW WEEKS, THERE’S ANOTHER Marvel property to consume. Thor: Ragnarok continues to sell record numbers of tickets, effective advertising for the next flagship movie Black Panther, which exists to set up Infinity War. This is the real secret to Marvel’s popularity.

Nothing is ever finished. It’s a tried and true method of eternal storytelling, perfected by daytime soaps but useful in mediums that are published weekly. Serialized filmmaking might be a new concept but there’s no doubt that it sells. Marvel wrote the playbook and continues to add page after page.

What works on the big screen also works for the small, particularly in the Netflix Defenders series.

Beginning with Daredevil and Jessica Jones, Net-

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flix has plowed through Luke Cage and Iron Fist, culminating in a so-so Defenders series.

Having caught up with 2012, Netflix has dropped back into a more contemplative tone in its latest small-time hero (or popular anti-hero, as it were) with The Punisher. It may seem strange to call a show about a murderous psychopath waging a one-man war on crime contemplative, but The Punisher measures its bullets more carefully than one might think. It’s likely better than the last three Defenders shows, making it a worthwhile binge for a weekend.

Frank Castle is a man haunted. He lost his family in what at first seemed like the crossfire of rival gangs, but is later revealed to be a complex hit scheme meant cover up the death of an Afgani informant with knowledge of military misconduct involving the import of heroin to the United States.

While I’m sure this seemed like a big deal at the

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“The elephant in the room with any adaptation of The Punisher, of course, is the gruesome violence of Frank, more often than not at the end of a gun.” time of writing, current events have shown that the best way to deflect an unpopular truth is to deny reality and tweet about the NFL. It probably doesn’t require the assassination of an entire family. But stories require conflict and Castle deals with this conflict by shooting it in the face.

The Punisher’s journey began in the second season of Daredevil, with the interesting part of the show that didn’t involve ninjas and Elodie Yung. At the end of that season, it seemed that Frank had tamed his demons to degree.

The Punisher begins with Castle in hiding, bearded and working construction. However, it doesn’t take long for him to return to his ways, finding fun new uses for his sledgehammer.

Soon, however, he is contacted by a mysterious person known as Micro, leading him to new information about the death of

his family.

The narrative for the show is effective enough, though it doesn’t quite bring Castle all the way to his comic book glory.

It doesn’t have to, really. There has been a trend among the Netflix shows to drag the narrative out and distract with effective villains before dropping in some weak villains in the search for thirteen episodes. The Punisher, however, is served by the thirteen-episode format.

There is a surprising amount of things to unpack in a show like this one. It makes good attempts at exploring the veteran experience, providing commentary through effective subplots and characters. It could be argued that the showrunners are painting veterans with too broad a brush, but it doesn’t generally come across as tone deaf or preachy.

Like war itself, The Punisher and its characters exist in a mor-

ally grey area, a place where right and wrong aren’t immediately obvious. That’s always been the draw for fans of Frank Castle—the line between murder and justice. The show asks those questions well and never seeks to give the audience an answer. As with most good art, the answers come from within the person.

The elephant in the room with any adaptation of The Punisher, of course, is the gruesome violence of Frank, more often than not at the end of a gun. Current headlines are filled with mass shootings a show of this type can always strike critics as out of touch.

Unfortunately, there will never be a good time for The Punisher.

Shootings are so commonplace now that there’s no avoiding them. But anyone that objects to the violence in The Punisher can choose not to view it.

If anyone wants to argue that shows like this one glorifies guns and gun violence, they’re welcome to do so. I’d argue that anyone who engages with this show can see that Frank Castle isn’t someone to glorify.

Violence leads to broken lives and Frank is as broken as they come.

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The Disaster Artist When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true.

Director: James Franco Stars: Eliza Coupe, Alison Brie, Zoey Deutch, Kristen Bell

Wonder Wheel On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife.

Director: Woody Allen Stars: Jim Belushi, Juno Temple, Justin Timberlake, Kate Winslet

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

ROB BREZSNY SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “What is love?” asks philosopher Richard Smoley. “It’s come to have a greeting-card quality,” he mourns.

“Half the time ‘loving’ someone is taken to mean nurturing a warmish feeling in the heart for them, which mysteriously evaporates the moment the person has some concrete need or irritates us.” One of your key assignments in the next ten months will be to purge any aspects of this shrunken and shriveled kind of love that may still be lurking in your beautiful soul. You are primed to cultivate an unprecedented new embodiment of mature, robust love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You know that unfinished task you have half-avoided, allowing it to stagnate?

Soon you’ll be able to summon the gritty determination required to complete it. I suspect you’ll also be able to carry out the glorious rebirth you’ve been shy about climaxing. To gather the energy you need, reframe your perspective so that you can feel gratitude for the failure or demise that has made your glorious rebirth necessary and inevitable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In an ideal world, your work and your character would speak for themselves.

You’d receive exactly the amount of recognition and appreciation you deserve. You wouldn’t have to devote as much intelligence to selling yourself as you did to developing your skills in the first place. But now forget everything I just said. During the next ten months, I predict that packaging and promoting yourself won’t be so #$@&%*! important. Your work and character WILL speak for themselves with more vigor and clarity than they have before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There used to be a booth at a Santa Cruz flea market called “Joseph Campbell’s Love Child.” It was named after the mythological scholar who wrote

the book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The booth’s proprietor sold items that spurred one’s “heroic journey,” like talismans made to order and herbs that stimulated courage and mini-books with personalized advice based on one’s horoscope. “ChaosTamers” were also for sale. They were magic spells designed to help people manage the messes that crop up in one’s everyday routine while pursuing a heroic quest. Given the current astrological omens, Pisces, you would benefit from a place that sold items like these. Since none exists, do the next best thing: Aggressively drum up all the help and inspiration you need. You can and should be well-supported as you follow your dreams on your hero’s journey.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I hope that everything doesn’t come too easily for you in the coming weeks.

I’m worried you will meet with no obstructions and face no challenges.

And that wouldn’t be good. It might weaken your willpower and cause your puzzle-solving skills to atrophy.

Let me add a small caveat, however.

It’s also true that right about now you deserve a whoosh of slack. I’d love for you to be able to relax and enjoy your well-deserved rewards.

But on the other hand, I know you will soon receive an opportunity to boost yourself up to an even higher level of excellence and accomplishment. I want to be sure that when it comes, you are at peak strength and alertness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You were born with the potential to give the world specific gifts -- benefits and blessings that are unique to you.

One of those gifts has been slow in developing. You’ve never been ready to confidently offer it in its fullness.

In fact, if you have tried to bestow it in the past, it may have caused problems. But the good news is that in the coming months, this gift will finally be ripe. You’ll know how to deal crisply with the interesting responsibilities it asks you to take on. Here’s your homework: Get clear about what this gift is and what you will have to do to offer it in its fullness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Happy Unbirthday, Gemini! You’re halfway between your last birthday and your next. That means you’re free to experiment with being different from who you have imagined yourself to be and who other people expect you to be. Here are inspirational quotes to help you celebrate. 1. “Those who cannot change their minds cannot

Homework: What change have you prepared yourself to embrace? What lesson are you ripe to master? Write: FreeWillAstrology.com change anything.” —George Bernard Shaw. 2. “Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.” —W. Somerset Maugham. 3. “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson. 4. “The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind.” —Friedrich Nietzsche.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I suggest that you take a piece of paper and write down a list of your biggest fears. Then call on the magical force within you that is bigger and smarter than your fears. Ask your deep sources of wisdom for the poised courage you need to keep those scary fantasies in their proper place.

And what is their proper place? Not as the masters of your destiny, not as controlling agents that prevent you from living lustily, but rather as helpful guides that keep you from taking foolish risks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his book Life: The Odds, Gregory Baer says that the odds you will marry a millionaire are not good: 215-to-1. They’re 60,000-to-1 that you’ll wed royalty and 88,000-to-1 that you’ll date a model. After analyzing your astrological omens for the coming months, I suspect your chances of achieving these feats will be even lower than usual. That’s because you’re far more likely to cultivate synergetic and symbiotic relationships with people who enrich your soul and stimulate your imagination, but don’t necessarily pump up your ego. Instead of models and millionaires, you’re likely to connect with practical idealists, energetic creators, and emotionally intelligent people who’ve done work to transmute their own darkness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What might you do to take better care of yourself in 2018, Virgo? According to my reading of the astrological omens, this will be a fertile meditation for you to keep revisiting. Here’s

a good place to start: Consider the possibility that you have a lot to learn about what makes your body operate at peak efficiency and what keeps your soul humming along with the sense that your life is interesting.

Here’s another crucial task: Intensify your love for yourself. With that as a driving force, you’ll be led to discover the actions necessary to supercharge your health. P.S. Now is an ideal time to get this project underway.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here are themes I suggest you specialize in during the coming weeks. 1. How to gossip in ways that don’t diminish and damage your social network, but rather foster and enhance it. 2. How to be in three places at once without committing the mistake of being nowhere at all. 3. How to express precisely what you mean without losing your attractive mysteriousness. 4.

How to be nosy and brash for fun and profit. 5. How to unite and harmonize the parts of yourself and your life that have been at odds with each other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I predict that in the coming months you won’t feel compulsions to set your adversaries’ hair on fire. You won’t fantasize about robbing banks to raise the funds you need, nor will you be tempted to worship the devil. And the news just gets better. I expect that the amount of self-sabotage you commit will be close to zero.

The monsters under your bed will go on a long sabbatical. Any lame excuses you have used in the past to justify bad behavior will melt away.

And you’ll mostly avoid indulging in bouts of irrational and unwarranted anger. In conclusion, Scorpio, your life should be pretty evil-free for quite some time. What will you do with this prolonged outburst of grace? Use it wisely!

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.

It’s all in the stars.

The List When The Volcano Blows

News out of Indonesia this week has been about the eruption of Mount Agung on the island of Bali. As of press time, over 100,000 people have been evacuated from the danger zone.

So we wondered just what the numbers were in regards to volcanos around the world.

• Average number of volcanic eruptions per year: 35 • Number of people killed by volcanos since 1980: 27,433 • Average number of people killed per year by volcanos since 1980: 762 • Number of people affected by volcanos since 1980: 4,580,791 • Average people affected per year by volcanos: 140,717 • Average economic damage per year caused by volcanos (1980-2016): $98,992,000 Most volcanos stay relatively dormant, but for you trivia buffs, Mount Etna in Italy has been erupting continuously for over 3,500 years.

For comparison, here in the U.S., our own Mount Kilauea in Hawaii has been at it for just 29 years.

Source: statisticbrain.com/volcanostatistics/

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THE COMIX

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JONESIN' CROSSWORD ∙ MATT JONES

“The Price of Freedom”—a freestyle puzzle for today.

ACROSS 1 What standard, no-frills items lack 16 November 2017 thriller with Denzel Washington in the title role 17 “What a relief!”

18 “... ___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge 19 Norse god of wisdom and war 20 Thunder’s org.

21 Israeli desert 24 Unlocked 25 1930s heavyweight champ Max 26 Twelve months from now 28 Pox 29 Explode 30 Double-___ (big mobile homes) 33 Passion 34 Word whose figurative meaning is frowned upon by grammar sticklers 36 Bob of “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

39 Ancient artifact 40 Lawyers’ org.

43 Take ___ (suffer financial loss) 44 Graduate 46 Deck on a cruise ship 47 Cold-weather transport 50 Retriever restrainer 51 South African golfer Ernie 52 Belgrade resident 53 Lab maze runner 54 Cough syrup holder 60 “Just a sec!”

61 It may follow a period of inattention DOWN 1 Mrs., in Madrid 2 “Wonderful” juice brand 3 Former Radiohead label 4 James of gangster films 5 Head over heels for 6 Cracked, as a door 7 Tupperware topper 8 Camera lens

setting 9 Crumble away 10 ___ “apple” 11 ___ Vogue 12 Ending for glob 13 Red fox of medieval lore 14 Paul Anka hit subtitled “That Kiss!”

15 More unsophisticated 21 Tiny drink 22 “Ambient 1: Music for Airports” composer Brian 23 Interval 24 Pick out some food 25 Hide well 27 British islet 28 Able to be assessed 31 Before, in old poems 32 Course that gets its own bar?

34 30 Seconds to Mars singer Jared 35 Adjective dropped by rapper Bow Wow 36 Willamette U.’s locale

37 Kansas home of the Eisenhower Presidential Library 38 ___ Purchase (1853 deal with Mexico) 40 Gasteyer of the “NPR’s Delicious Dish” sketches 41 School vehicle 42 Incense stick remnant 45 Line of work 47 DIY stuff that might be made with glue and borax 48 Divided, as a highway 49 “___ knew that!”

52 Garbagehauling ship 53 Completely engrossed 55 “___ Mine” (George Harrison autobiography) 56 Egg container: Abbr.

57 Burns’s dissent 58 Serpentine letter 59 Vietnamese holiday

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FOOD & DRINK ∙ SUSHI & BISCUITS

Taking Stock Of...Stock Sometimes the simplest kitchen skill comes in the most useful

Mike McJunkin Pulse columnist

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URING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, we are often encouraged to step back, take stock of the things we take for granted and reflect on the unsung heroes that silently add comfort, serenity, and pleasure to an existence that spends the rest of the year praying for the sweet release of the void.

These unsung heroes take many forms— the friend who stops you from sending that late night drunken text to your ex; the toilet plunger waiting thanklessly in the dark corner of your in-law’s bathroom closet; and the most underappreciated of all kitchen ingredients: stock.

I’m not talking about broth, shares in ownership of a company, or the “fun chair” in Uncle Touchy’s puzzle basement, but the liquid backbone of practically every delicious soup, sauce, and braising liquid that has ever passed your lips.

If you’ve tossed a bouillon cube in some water then you’ve kinda-sorta made a stock, but only in the same sense that Meghan Trainor audibly pouting into auto-tune is kinda-sorta making music. Bouillon cubes certainly have a place in the kitchen—right next to the powdered butter and dehydrated pork patties in your doomsday survival kit.

Sure, it takes a little more time to make than unwrapping one of those tiny sodium bombs, but making your own stock actually requires very little attention and the finished stock can be frozen in ice cube-sized portions, making it as easy to use as anything

that comes rolling off the Maggi production line.

In my not-so-humble opinion, the most versatile and useful of all the stocks is chicken stock. Good chicken stock can not only be used for soup, but can also be used as a substitute for water in almost any savory dish. (Pro tip: anytime you add water to a recipe, it’s an opportunity to add flavor. Use stock instead!)

The exact ingredients that go into chicken stock are ultimately up to the cook, but usually it’s made with water, chicken, aromatic vegetables and herbs. I recommend eight pounds of chicken for every four quarts of water—a 1:2 ratio— to get a super-rich and flavorful result.

Surprisingly, chicken breasts produce the cleanest tasting and most chicken-y flavored stock, but they also produced the thinnest bodied stock. To add much needed body, make sure 1-2 lbs of the chicken is cartilage and gelatin-rich wings and feet (yes, chicken feet!).

There’s no need to use whole, pristine veggies for stock. Use up kitchen scraps like onion ends with skins, carrot peels and celery tops, but make sure you have the equivalent of four large onions, four large carrots, four ribs of celery with leaves, eight cloves of garlic, a couple of parsley sprigs with stems, and a couple sprigs of thyme.

Don’t use cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli or cauliflower unless you

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want to add notes of sulphur and failure to your stock.

Put the chicken, vegetables and herbs in a stockpot, bring to a simmer over low heat and gently simmer for an hour and a half. If you don’t cook it long enough, you won’t extract enough flavor or gelatin to end up with a stock that tastes worth the trouble, so go have a drink and watch a few episodes of Samurai Gourmet while your stock simmers away.

If you want a clear stock, don’t let it boil. Boiling causes some of the fat to emulsify into the stock, making it murky which automatically summons a French chef who will claim your father smells of elderberries.

Once the stock is finished simmering, strain it through two sieves with a damp cheese cloth between them. The bones and vegetables will get caught in the top sieve while the fine particles will get caught by the cloth.

To easily skim the fat, let the

strained stock sit for a few minutes until the fat rises to the top then carefully drop a single paper towel on the surface. When you remove the paper towel, it will take some of the fat with it. Repeat with new sheets until the surface is acceptably fat free.

Let your stock cool to room temperature then store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for three to six months. Pro tip 2: Freeze some of the stock in ice cube trays. Once frozen, store the cubes in resealable plastic bags to add extra flavor to sautés, stir-fries or sauces.

One final thought on bouillon cubes. One cube snuck into your favorite victim’s shower head will give them a certain je ne sais quoi around the office all day. Bon appetite!

Mike McJunkin is a native Chattanoogan currently living abroad who has trained chefs, owned and operated restaurants.

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