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CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE

EDITORIAL

Managing Editor Gary Poole Contributing Editor Janis Hashe

December 3, 2015 Volume 12, Issue 49

Music Editor Marc T. Michael Film Editor John DeVore Contributors Rich Bailey • Rob Brezsny Matt Jones • Tony Mraz Ernie Paik • Rick Pimental-Habib Alex Teach

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Editorial Interns Brooke Dorn • Sam Hilling

4 BEGINNINGS: The city has changed (for the better) since The Pulse began.

Cartoonists Max Cannon • Rob Rogers Jen Sorenson • Tom Tomorrow

7 SHRINK RAP: Classic advice for coping with the family at a stressful time.

Cover Photo Frances McDonald FOUNDED 2003 BY ZACHARY COOPER & MICHAEL KULL

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Royal Procession On Glass Street

They examined the masks of Egyptian pharaohs and the exquisite bronze heads cast in the Empire of Benin. And from these, a group of 14 teens, ages 13-16 from East Chattanooga drew inspiration to create images of their own faces. These masks will soon be mounted in positions looking down on Glass Street.

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It’s not every day you can have coffee, do yoga, paint an ornament, watch sumo wrestling, make a puppet, eat a cheese steak, drink a tasty craft beer, have your face painted, meet Santa’s elves, see a ton of amazing art and music, race big wheels, attend a chili competition, and witness the most awesomest parade ever.

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Rick Rushing is a name that carries some gravitas in the local music scene. He’s a popular cat—and for good reason. His skill as a guitar player and vocalist is second to none, and yet he is just as well known for his tireless efforts to help support local music.

14 ARTS CALENDAR 17 HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE 25 TECH TALK: A return to Co.Lab’s artistic roots is in the cards this year. 28 MUSIC CALENDAR 30 REVIEWS: Mats Gustafsson takes a challenge, Ork Records captures an era. 31 DIVERSIONS 32 SCREEN: “Creed” is worthy entry in “Rocky” films pantheon. 28 MIXOLOGY: Tips on what to buy for the holiday classic eggnog. 29 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY 29 JONESIN’ CROSSWORD 30 ON THE BEAT: Alex recommends “re-branding” a political movement.

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Thirteen Years Of A Steady Pulse How the city has changed (for the better) since The Pulse began Thirteen years ago this week, a new publication hit the streets of Chattanooga. For over 600 weeks since then, The Pulse has been the voice of the city (or so we like to think). We aren’t much for birthday cakes or celebrations, but there is GARY something very satisfying to have been a part of the city for as long as we have. But what exactly is The Pulse? In the business, we are called an “alternative weekly,” but I like to think we are much more than that. What we really are is a celebration

of all the things that make this city so interesting: music, arts, theater, food, politics, business, and above all else the fascinating people who have called this city home. It all started with a baseball game. One Wednesday afterPOOLE noon, Zach Cooper and Michael Kull agreed to catch a “businessman’s special” Lookouts game, only to have it rained out. So they walked to a nearby watering hole and over the course of the afternoon mapped out the idea that would, in time, become The Pulse.

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“When we started The Pulse in late 2003, the term ‘entrepreneur’ wasn't used very much in Chattanooga,” Cooper explains. “Even less used were the words ‘new media’ or its ilk. We simply believed that this city needed an independent, hyper-local publication that concentrated on culture and civic topics.” Cooper and Kull put together a talented group of writers and editors and embarked on a journey that has had as many upsand-downs as the Cannonball roller coaster at Lake Winnie. And while neither Cooper nor Kull are with the paper anymore, all of us here still owe a major debt of gratitude to what they created. Looking back to our very first issue, in which we covered the growing movement to reclaim and restore once-vibrant Main Street on the Southside (a battle that obviously has been won in the ensuing decade), a lot has changed. Writers, editors, artists, columnists have come and gone. The look of the paper has changed…several times. Even our ownership has changed. But one thing has not changed—passion. And through it all, what has also remained constant is a dedication to telling the best stories we know how. In the 20-plus years I have made Chattanooga home, I’ve seen an extraordinary change in this city. The downtown, Northshore and Southside areas have all completely reenergized themselves. A growing arts community supports a number of galleries, theaters and events. Music venues thrive, and on any given night you can go out and experience a fantastic variety of very talented musicians and bands. The business world has also changed. Young tech entrepreneurs have flocked to the city, major industries have settled in, and our economy is far stronger than it was just a decade ago. And the overlap between the business world and the creative arts has never been stronger or more beneficial to both.

Of course there are still many issues to address, many things that need to be improved upon or outright changed. No city is perfect. But I am proud of what this city has accomplished and am, quite honestly, amazed at the sheer amount of talent living among us. It is especially exciting to see a new generation come into their own, building upon what has come before, and helping to map out a strong and energized future for Chattanooga. I like to think The Pulse has been a part of that growth. Every week, I learn something new about the city and its people in these pages. And my hope is that as the city grows, The Pulse will continue to grow along with it. It’s been a great 13 years, and I look forward to many more years to come. I’m just thankful you are along for the ride with me. For we couldn’t have done it without you, the loyal reader. And for that, I humbly thank you.

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Destress The Holidays With Meditation The holidays are intended to be the most wonderful time of the year—but they can be more stressful than joyful. Between the madness that ensues the day after Thanksgiving and the chaos that is the mall at Christmastime, we all could use a little mental relaxation. The Hunter Museum and meditation specialist Yong Oh will be providing a guided meditation class on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. to help

calm our minds and soothe our Christmas spirits. Meditation is all about grounding yourself in the present moment and focusing your attention on fostering calm. With a little deep breathing, low repetitive sounds, and the ability to let the day slip away, “The Art of Meditation” is sure to bring the stress levels down a few notches and allow participants to appreciate a work of art. Mar-

IN THIS ISSUE

Janis Hashe Feature columnist, arts writer and Contributing Editor Janis Hashe has been both a staff editor and a freelance writer/ editor for more than 25 years. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AmericanStyle magazine,

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cel Proust wrote, “The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Clear your mind, your inner eye, and let the world become fresh again with Oh and the Hunter curators. No meditation experience is necessary, nor is special clothing. Please bring a mat, pillow, cushion as they will not be provided, but a limited number of chairs will be. The event is free, so spend your Wednesday night breathing in all the holiday cheer and breathing out the stresses of the day. — Brooke Dorn

Rich Bailey Sunset magazine, and the international magazine Monocle, among many other outlets. She has a master’s degree in theatre arts, is the founder of Shakespeare Chattanooga and a member of the Chattanooga Zen Group. Her novel “The Ex-Club Tong Pang” was published in December of 2013 (we think it’s a great novel, but we may be just a wee bit biased). Pick up a copy today, and tell all your friends about it.

"Tech Talk" columnist Rich Bailey is a professional writer, editor and (sometimes) public relations consultant. After promoting insurance and Chattanooga professionally (but not at the same time), he freelanced from 2001 to 2012, which allowed time for

neat hobbies like getting bad publicity for neighborhoodthreatening institutions. Despite leading a project to create Chattanooga’s first civic web site in 1995 before even owning a modem, he is not much of an early adopter but avidly covers Chattanooga technology for The Pulse, as well as various arts and entertainment events here in the Scenic City. He splits his time between Chattanooga and Manhattan. CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • DECEMBER 3, 2015 • THE PULSE • 5

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Homo for the Holidays Classic advice for coping with the family at a stressful time If you are someone who loves spending intimate, quality holiday time with your family, sitting around the DR. RICK T h a n k s g iv i n g table or Christmas tree with siblings, in-laws, aunts, uncles and assorted others, raise your drumstick high! Count your blessings—because you may well be among the fortunate minority. One of my best friends in California comes from just such a loving family. Sure, there’s the occasional affair or divorce scandal. Or a young male cousin eschews the family business for a life in the theatre. But through ups and downs they form a very loving (and fun-loving) clan. Once a year, all the women go on a shopping, partying, beaching weekend, while all the men go on a camping, golf ing, hunting-andgathering weekend. Outsiders are welcome at their holiday tables, and there’s always a gift under the tree with my name on it. But I don’t hear of too many stories like theirs. Partly because of my line of work, but also because I don’t think a lot of families genuinely get along so well. Too many unresolved issues and unspoken rivalries. Prickly histories. Big pink elephants in the middle of the room that no one talks about. I tend to believe the term “dysfunctional family” is redundant…to one de-

gree or another. Let’s face it: There’s a degree of dysfunction in every family. Why? Several reasons: There’s no such thing as perfect parenting. Adult children screw up. Addictions happen. Illness, loss and death take their psychological toll. And the human condition is such that it’s easier to maintain the status quo than it is to rock the boat in an attempt to create healthy change. Old habits die hard with us humans, and while it may be better to forgive, it’s hard to forget. If you’re the black sheep of your family with, for instance, political, spiritual, sexual, or other leanings that diverge from the “accepted” rules—some spoken and some not—then you probably know how it feels to be the outsider. Maybe as a kid you had great fun spending summers playing volleyball and croquet in grandmother’s back yard. But now maybe you’re the one they roll their eyes over. Maybe you’re the one who married out of your race or religion. Or maybe you’re the one who’s gay or lesbian, trans or queer. Every family has ’em. Every single family. Read that again: Every. Single. Family. You may not know who for sure, but you have your suspicions. Scurry around the limbs of your family tree for a closer look, sweep aside your denial. They are there. And you know, for an unaccepted or closeted gay person, the holidays can be an exercise in prolonged agony. Fielding endless

“Be aware of how your words and deeds affect others. Come from a place of compassion with every opportunity. Be thankful for those you love, and let them know it.” questions from Aunt Helen about when you’re going to f ind a nice girl (lesbians, read: nice boy) to settle down with. Enduring Uncle Hank’s homophobic jokes and cringing as your loved ones laugh. Sometimes you just can’t believe you come from these people. You’re from gay Pluto and they’re from Mars-a-phobia and you’re a galaxy away from seeing eye-to-eye on anything. So you drink more spiked punch, scarf down more tryptophan, and numb out, silently counting the minutes till you’ve served your sentence. Know anyone for whom this may be true? Someone you love and care about, perhaps? Could you unknowingly be putting your son or daughter, niece or nephew through this? Because frankly, a surprising number of families do. One thing that has become very clear to me since moving to the South is the tremendous struggle over “the gay thing.”

LGBT folks are struggling for understanding from their loved ones, and loved ones are struggling to reconcile their feelings with the beliefs they are taught from the pulpit. Sometimes this takes the form of intelligent, thoughtful conversation, and sometimes it’s a train wreck. No easy answers, but there are questions for you to ask yourself. Are you an accepting person? A loving person? Someone open to opening the envelope a bit wider? Yes, times are indeed changing, both politically and spiritually, and I see more and more acceptance, especially for and among young people who, with enough love, learn to accept themselves—and develop healthy self-esteem—at earlier ages. Nevertheless, for too many, this is not the case. Which is why the suicide rate for teens even suspected of being LGBT is over a third higher than the national average. This holiday season, consider this: Be aware of how your words and deeds affect others. Come from a place of compassion with every opportunity. Be thankful for those you love, and let them know it—often and without hesitation. Break bread, pass the yams, and raise a glass in honor of each and every person at your table, without prejudice. Till next time, I leave you with two inspirations. A Native American saying: “The Creator never made anyone different without giving them something special.” And from Gandhi: “Be truthful, gentle, and fearless.” Dr. Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, author, minister, and educator in private practice in Chattanooga. Contact him at DrRPH.com, visit his wellness center at WellNestChattanooga.com and follow his daily inspirations on Twitter: @DrRickWellNest

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Royal Procession On Glass Street

Mark Making project celebrates East Chattanooga teens By Janis Hashe, Pulse contributing editor

hey examined the masks of Egyptian pharaohs and the exquisite bronze heads cast in the Empire of Benin. And from these, a group of 14 teens, ages 13-16 from East Chattanooga drew inspiration to create images of their own faces. These masks will soon be mounted in positions looking down on Glass Street. They will become, in fact, “The Kings and Queens of East Chattanooga.”

Sculptor Barry Snyder prepares to make masks.

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During fall break in 2013, nonprofit arts organization Mark Making sponsored a workshop in the Glass Street neighborhood. Mark Making founder (and now art director) Frances McDonald had attended a maker event on the downtown library’s 4th Floor that showcased evolving 3D printer technology. It was attended by a lot of parents and kids—but none of them, as far as McDonald could tell, were from the inner city. She was struck by how this emphasized the increasing “tech gap” that exists between kids who have access to advanced technology and the huge number of kids in lower-income neighborhoods in Chattanooga who don’t. McDonald is one who acts on her instincts. She got on the phone. And before long, she’d secured funders the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and Hamico Foundation, partners the Glass House Col-

lective, Studio Everything, Co.Lab, NovaCopy, Chattanooga Public Library, Jim Beckley ( as the 3D workshop speaker) and artist Barry Snyder (to assist in mask production). The project’s goals were clearly delineated: • Work with inner-city teens to beautify and take ownership of their East Chattanooga neighborhood. • Use 3D printing as a process in the production of public art, thus exposing underserved populations to technology and ideas that they may not encounter elsewhere. • Be part of the effort to decrease the gap”between the awareness and education of inner-city students and students who are more tech-savvy. Mike Bradshaw, who is the executive director of Co.Lab and now a Mark Making board member, notes, “3D printing is being used in so many applications—but using it as a tool to bolster citizenship in an in-

ner-city community is to my knowledge unprecedented. Not only did these teens create some spectacular public art, but the project also is an example of how to bridge the ‘gap.’ Technology is more and more available to our students in STEM schools and others but not among underserved youth. It’s important that technology be available to all Chattanoogans. We can only move forward as a society with everyone on the same page.” The kids themselves came, McDonald says, “from the kids we saw in the neighborhood everyday on the street, the ones who needed something to do. The Glass House Collective recruited them.” They were shown slide shows of ancient masks, and “We talked about what is classic and transcendent about art thousands of years later,” says McDonald. Printing company NovaCopy sent

a 3D scanner and the kids’ faces were scanned. Then, McDonald explains, came 80 hours of print time, with each “face” being printed in quarters. Originally, the plan was to incorporate the finished masks as part of a mural already being created. “But the content didn’t fit,” says McDonald, and she held onto the partially finished masks until this year, when artist Barry Snyder came up with a way to build boxes around the masks and fill these boxes with taxidermy foam, creating a very stable and strong piece. Of the original 14 participants, 13 were found and re-recruited to return and finish painting and decorating their “faces” (one mask was “adopted,” says McDonald, by a new participant, who became fully vested in its completion). The masks were then covered with a plastic coating to protect and

weatherproof them. They will be mounted by Dec. 11 in various locations high on buildings along Glass Street “to survey their kingdom,” says McDonald. A celebration of the installation will be part of Mark Making’s Christmas party. The bigger picture Mark Making itself is now a vital part of that same kingdom. The organizations holds two tenyear leases, one on its own spacious warehouse building at 2501 N. Chamberlain St., and another on the building next door, which currently houses The Glass Street Collective, a furniture and antiques dealer, and says McDonald, grinning, Binary Brews, which she describes as “craft beer created by techies.” From its earliest years, Mark Making’s mission has focused on the connection between public art

Courtney Archer and Frances McDonald creating shape for haut relief face sculptures.

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and citizenship. Its mission statement reads: “Empowering individuals and transforming communities through professionally led public art projects, with a focus on the underserved.” They are not on Glass Street as dilettantes or tourists. They are there as neighbors, and although McDonald acknowledges that progress in transforming the neighborhood is slow, she remains committed and hopeful. “What we want to see is revitalization without gentrification,” she says. “We don’t want to see residents displaced. Home ownership here is fairly high, and there are families who have been here for generations. You have mothers working three jobs to take care of their kids. But poverty and illiteracy are huge problems. It’s a food desert. If the city can turn Tubman [the former housing project now owned by the City of Chattanooga] into a jobs generator, that trains and hires local residents, that would be a real change.” “Kings and Queens of East Chat-

tanooga” is far from the only current project. Work is being finished on a “Painted Garden” at Orchard Knob Elementary, a joint project with Girls, Inc. “We are also painting the background on the ‘Bethlehem butterflies,’ with Judy Mogul as the lead artist,” says McDonald. And then there is the massive Hamilton County Jail project, in which inmates are creating both images of themselves and poems expressing what they want their futures to be, as part of two mural installations for an as-yet undisclosed location. Numerous other projects are planned for 2016. Then there’s the potential major revenue stream of “Fashion Marks,” in which images from Mark Marking projects, and some original work are recreated on high-end fashion accessories, such as clutches and scarves. Like many nonprofits, McDonald points out, Mark Making is exploring nontraditional ways of funding its mission. The organization also recently named a new executive director,

Phyllis Mescon, along with McDonald’s new studio assistant Jessica Lowe. Through it all, McDonald emphasizes, “We continue to put all decision-making in the hands of our participants. We are the only ones that give them authority over design. Since 2009, we’ve had 1,800 participants in our projects and put over $100,000 into the pockets of working artists.” The biggest picture For McDonald, the overriding goal for Mark Making is “empowering and de-stimatizing” the groups they work with. “Why can’t these kids be contributing citizens?” she asks. “Why aren’t we tapping into the potential of homeless people, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, people with mental disabilities?” If her vision, and that of other people and groups working on Glass Street, takes hold, we might just be seeing the start of another Chattanooga Renaissance.

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The Jury Is In At AVA Juried Members Exhibition shows off local talent The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) is ending their season with the annual Juried Members Exhibition, at which exhibition director Giang Pham will choose a winner from the group of exhibiting artists. Since, as usual, the show features an extensive list of talent, this decision won’t be an easy one. Artists included this year include Brent Weston, Ellyn Biven, Jillian Walther, Julie Turner, Khambrel Green, Lolly Durant, Mary Haberkorn, Meri Wright, Miki Boni, Myles Freeman, Patrick Ironwood, Renel Plouffe, Suzanne Mortimer, Thomas Spake, Wanda Knowles and Wes Rehberg. A visit to the exhibit will reward you with a journey through multiple forms of visual art, all challenging, all stunning.

To win would be an honor in and of itself, but what comes with it is something every artist prizes. The winning artist’s work will be featured in a solo exhibition in November 2016 at the AVA Gallery. The opening reception for the Juried Member Exhibition will be held at AVA this Friday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Giang Pham will announce the winner at the reception and make one talented individual incredibly happy for the holidays. — Brooke Dorn “Annual Juried Members Exhibition” Opening Reception Friday, 5:30 p.m. Association of Visual Artists 30 Frazier Ave. avarts.org

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ty Kids’ Zone at Feed Co., Nick Lutsko’s concert at Gran Falloon, the Hart Gallery’s puppet-making workshop and Pictures with Santa at the Choo Choo will all suit little ones. Romanova Art presents a collection of art by Timur Akhriev, Daud Akhriev, and Melissa Hefferlin at green|spaces. This one is a must-see for fine-art fans. Timur’s immaculate paintings rival those of Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. His father, Daud, is known for the monumental bronze sculptures “The Four Seasons.” Melissa Hefferlin’s masterful still-life paintings are playful and beautiful. Townsend Atelier will be having their 2nd Annual Portfolio Art Show, and Southside Studio’s Cynthia Stroud-Watson is opening her studio to the public. Area 61 is proudly hosting their 8th Annual Holiday Open House & Artist Mixer. Have a toast as you meet and greet the artists, enjoy live art demonstrations, and browse their incredible collection. Featured at this reception are the sensational paintings of Lorri Kelly. Main Street has no shortage of options for lunch and dinner. Whether you go to Danimal’s lunch concert at Flying Squirrel, the Hillbilly Philly Food Truck, or any of the many great food choices, you’re guaranteed to be eating good.

It’s been 70 years since Miss Griffin first started selling her famous hot dogs on the corner of Central and Main. The folks at Griffin’s are celebrating with a bang, serving $2 foot-longs all day and hosting Snappy’s Disc Golf Clinic in the afternoon. They have teamed up with Universal Joint and Budweiser to put on a free concert featuring The 9th Street Stompers, The Tammys, and The Power Players. Train with Griffin’s for the World Heavyweight Chili Championship, Silver Diner Pizza Special, and the 2nd Tacolympics. When the sun goes down, MAINx24 heats up. Strung Like A Horse will be ringing bells at The Revelry Room as dance parties abound: a Silent Disco at Mean Mug, an ’80s Dance Party at The Crash Pad, a Latin Dance Party at Gran Falloon, a Mardi Gras Party at Blue Orleans, and a drag show at Chuck’s. If at any time during all of this merriment you get the munchies, the friendly folks at The Terminal will gladly serve you some snacks. And beers. After that, night owls will be flocking to the Southside Maker Arts Center for Art in the Dark, and true survivors will end up at Mean Mug’s Grand Finale Breakfast on Sunday morning. This year’s complete Mx24 schedule is now available at mainx24.com.

For the first time in Chattanooga, the acclaimed vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 performs The Last Noël — featuring a cappella Christmas music from medieval England to Colonial America. Hailed for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, Anonymous 4 has performed for sold-out audiences around the world. Tickets: $50 reserved seating; $25 general admission ($30 at the door); $10 students ($15 at the door).

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Make Plans! Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Sugar Plum Fairy Makeovers Live North Pole Lodge Entertainment Inara the Ice Queen & Jack Frost The Magical Dancing Forest Award-Winning Lighting Extravaganza with Breathtaking Holiday Scenes

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Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. (423) 265-0695 tennesseeaquarium.org Ruby Falls’ Christmas Underground 10 a.m. Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy (423) 821-2544 rubyfalls.com Homeschool Science Club 1 p.m. Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St. (423) 756-2738 cdmfun.org Paw Pals Storytime 1:30 p.m. McKamey Animal Center 4500 N. Access Rd. (423) 305-6500 mckameyanimalcenter.com Ooltewah Farmers Market 3 p.m. Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co. 5829 Main St. (423) 238-9775 ooltewahnursery.com Holiday Open House 5 p.m. Warehouse Row 1110 Market St. (423) 267-1111 warehouserow.com Improving Birth Chattanooga Fundraiser 5 p.m.

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Rifftrax Live: “Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny” Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. (423) 602-5980 flyingsquirrelbar.com Ambi Artists Craft & Crop 6 p.m. Heritage House Arts and Civic Center 1428 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-9474 Mixed Media Ornaments 6 p.m. Chattanooga WorkSpace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 822-5750 chattanoogaworkspace.com Chairman’s Circle Members Holiday Party 6 p.m. The Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968 huntermuseum.org Southern Belle Christmas

PULSE PICK: SHAUN JONES One of the hottest comics on the comedy scene right now. Traveling worldwide making people laugh, he shows that funny is funny. Shaun Jones The Comedy Catch at the Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

Carol Cruises 7 p.m. Southern Belle Riverboat 201 Riverfront Pkwy. Pier 2 chattanoogariverboat.com “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Theatre 104 N. Tuxedo Ave. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com HaHaHolidays with Shaun Jones 7:30 p.m. The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Rifftrax Live: “Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny” 8 p.m.

East Ridge 18 5080 S. Terrace (423) 855-9652 carmike.com

FRIDAY12.4 Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. (423) 265-0695 tennesseeaquarium.org “Home for the Holidays” Opening Reception 5 p.m. In-Town Gallery 26 Frazier Ave. (423) 267-9214 intowngallery.com Juried Member Exhibition Opening Reception 5:30 p.m. AVA Gallery 30 Frazier Ave (423) 265-4282 avarts.org “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 7 p.m. Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com HaHaHolidays with Shaun Jones 7:30 p.m. The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m.

Ensemble Theatre 104 N. Tuxedo Ave. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com The Floor is YOURS 8 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. (423) 624-5347 barkinglegs.org

SATURDAY12.5 MAINx24 7 a.m. Main St./Southside mainx24.com Guided Hike: Little Cedar Mountain 9 a.m. Little Cedar Mountain Trail Marion County, TN outdoorchattanooga.com Santa’s Pancake Breakfast on the Pier & Cruise 9:30 a.m. Southern Belle Riverboat 201 Riverfront Parkway Pier 2 chattanoogariverboat.com Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. (423) 265-0695 tennesseeaquarium.org Brainerd Farmers Market 10 a.m. Grace Episcopal Church 20 Belvoir Ave. (423) 698-0330 saygrace.net

2nd Annual Instructor Portfolio Show & Sale 10 a.m. Townsend Atelier 201 W. Main St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com Open House 11 a.m. AVA Gallery 30 Frazier Ave (423) 265-4282 avarts.org The Lincoln Center: “Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” 12:55 p.m. East Ridge 18 5080 S. Terrace (423) 855-9652 carmike.com Red Bank Holiday Festival & Parade 1 p.m. Red Bank Main City Park 3859 Dayton Blvd. Southern Belle Tis the Season Lunch Cruise 1 p.m. Southern Belle Riverboat 201 Riverfront Pkwy. Pier 2 chattanoogariverboat.com Christmas Open House 1 p.m. Georgia Winery 6469 Battlefied Pkwy. (706) 937-WINE georgiawines.com Artful Yoga: Breaking the Ice 1:30 p.m. The Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968

huntermuseum.org Janie Dempsey Watts Book Signing 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. #315 (423) 893-0186 barnesandnoble.com “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 2:30, 7 p.m. Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com “Rosenwald” 7 p.m. Jewish Cultural Center 5461 N. Terrace (423) 493-0270 jewishchattanooga.com HaHaHolidays with Shaun Jones 7:30 p.m. The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Theatre 104 N. Tuxedo Ave. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com

SUNDAY12.6 Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. (423) 265-0695

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The Bolshoi Ballet: “Lady of Camellias”

tennesseeaquarium.org First Free Sunday Noon The Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968 huntermuseum.org The Bolshoi Ballet: “Lady of Camellias” 12:55 p.m. East Ridge 18 5080 S. Terrace (423) 855-9652 carmike.com “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 2:30 p.m. Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” 2:30 p.m. Ensemble Theatre 104 N. Tuxedo Ave. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com HaHaHolidays with Shaun Jones 7:30 p.m. The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

MONDAY12.7 Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. (423) 265-0695

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tennesseeaquarium.org Vintage Swing Dance 7 p.m. Clear Spring Yoga 17 N. Market St. (931) 982-1678 clearspringyoga.com

TUESDAY12.8 Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. (423) 265-0695 tennesseeaquarium.org Mindfulness for Beginners 5:45 p.m. Center for Mindful Living 400 E. Main St. (423) 486-1279 centerformindfulliving.wildapricot.org

WEDNESDAY12.9 Holidays Under the Peaks 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St. (423) 265-0695 tennesseeaquarium.org Middle East Dance 10:30 a.m. Jewish Cultural Center 5461 N. Terrace (423) 493-0270 jewishchattanooga.com “The Art of Meditation” 11 a.m. Hunter Museum of American Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968

huntermuseum.org Main Street Farmers Market 4 p.m. 325 E. Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.com Acupuncture Happy Hour 4 p.m. Center for Mindful Living 400 E. Main St. (423) 486-1279 centerformindfulliving.wildapricot.org Wednesday Night Chess Club 6 p.m. Downtown Public Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 757-5310

ONGOING Enchanted Garden of Lights Rock City 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA (706) 820-2531 seerockcity.com Winter Wonders Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St. (423) 756-2738 cdmfun.org “The Polar Express 3D” IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4629 “Seeking the Spiritual: The Visionary Art of Elliot Dangerfield” The Hunter Museum of American Art 10 Bluff View Ave. (423) 267-0968 huntermuseum.org Map these locations on chattanoogapulse. com. Send event listings at least 10 days in advance to: calendar@chattanoogapulse.com

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The Western Rise Bitter Creek Anorak is designed for when the rain comes in and temperatures drop. Durable and ready for any adventure, featuring 20K waterproofing, a gusseted collar to block the wind, and breathable core venting, the Bitter Creek Anorak will keep you dry and warm all day on the river and all night under the stars. $299, westernrise.com

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Samsung’s new Gear S2 Smartwatch repurposes the traditional components of a watch for the modern world. The watch’s entire bezel has become how you navigate the device, and Samsung’s Tizen operating system makes switching between functions sleek and intuitive. The kicker—it’s a smartwatch that you want to wear. $249, samsung.com

Guys, just because you sport facial hair doesn't mean you have to look like a grizzly man. Keep your 'stache and beard in top-notch form with The Ultimate Beard Haircare Pack. This line of products, created by a mechanic, is gentle enough for daily use, but don't worry-we won't tell anyone. Handmade in the USA, includes beard oil, whisker wash and moustache wax. $39.95, groominglounge.com

Quit being selfish watching that movie on that little ol’ screen. Pop your phone into this Smartphone Movie Projector and project your smartphone onto the wall for all to view. Simply slide the back compartment in and out to focus the image, then let the glass lens do its magnifying work— without the need to connect to a power source. $27, lovethisitem.com

Getting smooth professional footage flying manually is never been easier with the Yuneec Typhoon G Drone. Turn your GoPro into your private flying camera and create amazing selfie videos, dronie effects or just follow you anywhere you go. Features up to 25 minutes flight time, a personal Ground Station with built-in touchscreen, and a 3-axis precision gimbal camera mount. Just don't annoy your neighbors. Please. $900, yuneec.com

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Looking for a distinctive set of sunglasses, ladies? Shwood's original Canby Wood Sunglasses are both a trendy and great-looking choice. The classic Wayfarer styling and refined aesthetics of the Canby lay the groundwork for an entire wooden eyewear revolution. The Canby mixes timeless style with the luxuriousness of domestic hardwoods for a look that's simple yet unforgettable. $149, shwoodshop.com Everyone loves Minions. So why not get a Minion Kevin Action Figure of your very own? Feed him the banana and you will hear how much he loves bananas. Move his head or press his pocket after feeding him and you'll hear him make one of his favorite sounds. And we apologize in advance for that sound. In fact, there are over 30 Minions sayings and sound effects, some of them even appropriate. $27.99, target.com

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One of the most well-known pepper sauces in the world, Tabasco has put together a gift box that’s perfect for that one person on your holiday list who doesn't like to eat anything without breaking out into a sweat. The Tabasco Large Gift Box contains the Original Red, Green Jalapeño, Garlic Pepper, Chipotle, and Habanero pepper sauces, plus Steak, Caribbean, and Garlic meat sauces. $34, tabasco.com

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Sleep in the latest comfort and style with the Eberjey Gisele Sleep Shirt. Made of a soft jersey fabric, the contrast piping outlines a borrowedfrom-the-boys nightshirt. This cozy piece is detailed with a button placket and breast pocket. $86, shopbop.com

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Every man needs at least one truly tacky...er..fun tie in his collection. And what could be more fun in the cold winter months than this reminder of sunnier, warmer weather? The Tie Bar Pink Flamingo tie handmade from imported 100% woven silk. $19, thetiebar.com

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Go 20,000 leagues under the shower with these friendly Shower Squids, each equipped with nine adjustable tentacles for gripping your shampoo, soap and washing extras, without disappearing into the bathroom void! Wildly convenient, this functional creature even holds your bottles upside down, so you conquer every last drop. $36, uncommongoods.com

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Will This Float? Your Art Boat A return to Co.Lab’s artistic roots is in the cards this year Co.Lab’s Will This Float? business pitch competition returns next week for its fifth edition, this time primarily RICH BAILEY seeking promising ideas in music and entertainment, although other fields are also welcome. The event will be 6–10 p.m. on Dec. 10 in the expanding Chattanooga Choo Choo entertainment megaplex’s new Revelry Room. There is a little bit of prize money and business services at stake for the honorees, and past winners—including SupplyHog, NODE (Variable, Inc.), RootsRated, Granola and Innovasan—have gone on to develop into full-fledged companies and draw serious investment capital. But if the pattern of the past four years holds, the evening will be a friendly gathering of Chattanooga’s startup tribe along with the overlapping music and entertainment tribe, and the tone will be more startup pep rally-reunioncocktail party than shark tank. “We wanted to highlight music and entertainment because there’s been a lot of development in that area,” said Al-

lison Reedy, programs and events director for Co.Lab. “There’s a lot of growth in that sector in Chattanooga and there’s a lot of opportunity—now more than ever—for entrepreneurs, so we want to capitalize on that and help spur it along.” “There’s a ton of activity in the music/entertainment sector in Chattanooga right now because the community demands it,” adds Stratton Tingle, executive director of SoundCorps, a new nonprofit established earlier this year to grow the music economy in the Chattanooga region, and one of this year’s Will This Float? judges. “On an economic level, I think we’ve seen both locals and visitors start to have a little more spending money as we’ve emerged from the recession. People want to use that extra money, even if it’s just a little bit, to enhance their lives. There are a lot of artists and industry professionals that are working really hard at meeting the demand.” According to Co.Lab, judges will be particularly interested in ideas that involve streaming, 3-D projection, augmented reality and other technologies that would make good use of ultra highspeed networks. Eight to 10 presenters will be chosen to make three-minute pitches. Awards will be given in three

“Judges will be particularly interested in ideas that involve streaming, 3-D projection, augmented reality and other technologies that would make good use of ultra highspeed networks.” categories—best overall, best music/ entertainment idea and best general business idea. The overall winner will receive a cash prize, and all three winners will receive a package of business services to continue developing their ideas. “We’re giving these artists a chance to identify themselves as entrepreneurs and see that they play a role in this new innovation economy,” said Reedy. “We think it takes all types of entrepreneurs to build a strong startup community—

all different sectors, artists, creatives, tech, brick and mortar.” For Co.Lab, this arts-themed Will This Float? is also a bit of a return to its roots. Co.Lab grew out of CreateHere, the nonprofit that aimed at broader economic and community revitalization but had its roots firmly planted in the arts and in the Main Street community. Co.Starters began as an entrepreneurship development program called SpringBoard at CreateHere. “We originally focused that for artists,” said Reedy, who worked for CreateHere before it sunsetted (as planned) at the end of 2011 and Co.Lab was formed. “We realized this is something everyone one needs—there are a lot of people want to start businesses—so we grew it. We actually developed our own curriculum called Co.Starters.” Reedy sees Will This Float? as creating connections between the music and entertainment community and the entrepreneurial community. “I think tying those two communities together is the most exciting part for me,” she said. “It’s really cool to go back to our roots. It just feels right to do something that works with artists and helps them turn their work into a business and a sustainable way of life.” Rich Bailey is a professional writer, editor and (sometimes) PR consultant. He led a project to create Chattanooga’s first civic web site in 1995 before even owning a modem. Now he covers Chattanooga technology for The Pulse and blogs about it at CircleChattanooga.com

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The Songs of Christmas Past See Anonymous 4 in concert before they’re history Quick—what do these three phrases have in common: “a cappella,” “historical scholarship,” and “Christmas season”? Give up yet? The answer is Anonymous 4’s upcoming performance “The Last Noel” at St. Paul’s. Anonymous 4 is a group of four women who have spent 30 years touring and recording renditions of historical music. They blend the music of the past with today’s technology and intuition to create performances that have been featured on NPR and immortalized in 27 albums. Unfortunately, their career together is coming to a close, and this performance is one of the last chances to see them. The show will feature Christmas music throughout the ages, from medieval English carols up through traditional colonial American folk

tunes. Songs like “An English Ladymass” and “Cherry Tree Carol” are a new and beautiful break from hearing the same 20 contemporary carols on the radio every year. Anonymous 4 performs Tuesday, Dec. 8, in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 305 W. 7th St. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for reserved seating or $25 general admission ($30 at the door) and $10 student admission ($15 at the door). Call (423) 266-8195 or visit stpaulschatt.org for ticket reservations and more information. — Sam Hilling Anonymous 4 "The Last Noel" Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church 305 W. 7th St. (423) 266-8195 stpaulschatt.org

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ICK RUSHING IS A NAME THAT CARRIES SOME gravitas in the local music scene. He’s a popular cat—and for good reason. His skill as a guitar player and vocalist is second to none, and yet he is just as well known for his tireless efforts to help support and promote local music. I have been looking forward to getting my hands on some of his music in order to write about it.

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The album is something to be proud of, but more than that, it is a tantalizing thing, a set of songs that leaves the listener anxious for what comes next.”

In fact, I had such an opportunity a while back but Rick put the kibosh on that quickly, saying he wasn’t entirely pleased with the results of the recording. I love that kind of dedication and perfectionism, but I’d wager the recordings were still better than half of what’s out there now. When he finally gave me the green light with this latest effort, I knew it would be something special. I wasn’t wrong. Train Ride to the Swky is a collection of a dozen tunes, and while primarily blues-driven, there are a few surprises. “April Fools” is a romp into reggae territory and leaves one hoping that Rick and company might make another foray into that fertile ground. “Tennessee Honey Bee” is about as classic rock-and-roll as you can get—and I don’t mean that endless repetition of dinosaur music from the ’60s and ’70s; I’m talking classic rock, circa Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. A driving blues shuffle rhythm to beat the band. “Pound Puppy” and “Reverend White” are just straight-up funk. If I’d like to hear Rick explore reggae a little more, I’d love to hear him launch wholeheartedly into funk. Seriously, these tracks came up and I couldn’t help but sway and bob in my chair here at the desk. The groove is entirely infectious,

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leaving my cat to wonder what in the hell was wrong with me (he’s more into Jawaiian and Bill Shatner covers). Having covered the not-quite-asbluesy tunes, it’s time to jump feet first into the rest of the album. In the first place, to call a thing “blues” is like calling a thing “jazz.” There are dozens of things you could mean by that, some similar and some so different as to seem like entirely different genres. To my decidedly aged and hair-filled ears, Rick’s take on the blues is very Chicago/urban style, teetering on the edge of that and psychedelia. There’s definitely some Clapton and Hendrix in his playing and even his guitar tone. The title track alone bears this hypothesis out. “Train Ride to the Sky” is a ballsy, nasty track that just sounds mean in the best way. “Nashville Angel” is an even heavier tune. The guitar tone alone could be an effective means of self-defense… it’s that tough. “Take the Pain” is a very interesting follow-up in as much as it goes in an entirely different direction, being more akin to “Little Wing” than the other heavier tunes on the album. Low, laid-back and contemplative, it is

an intelligent tune with nary a wasted note. “Moonlite Lady Blues” is a similar tune, maybe a tad harder-edged, but still soft and thoughtful in its approach. “Girl from the Hill” is a platform from which Rushing launches solo after solo, a classic blues riffing tune. There are several more tunes on the album, all worthwhile additions to this compilation, but I feel compelled to take a moment and comment on the band directly. Rick Rushing & the Blues Strangers is a classic power trio; drums, bass and guitar are all there is to the band. It takes some nerve in this day and age to go so minimalist, but Rick, along with drummer Chris Lacy and bass player Alex Harper, stand up and deliver. The album is something to be proud of, but more than that, it is a tantalizing thing, a set of songs that leaves the listener anxious for what comes next. The disc is available in a number of formats, though I’d strongly recommend buying one from Rick at a live show. To figure out the when and where of that, follow Rick Rushing and the Blues Strangers on Facebook.

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THURSDAY12.3 James Crumble Trio 6 p.m. St. John’s Meeting Place 1278 Market St. stjohnsrestaurant.com Rick Rushing with Dakari & Friends 6 p.m. Bluewater Grille 224 Broad St. bluewaterchattanooga.com Songwriter Shootout 7 p.m. The Camp House 149 E. MLK Blvd. thecamphouse.com Bluegrass Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Feed Co. Table & Tavern 201 W. Main St. feedtableandtavern.com The Music of Woody Shaw 7:30 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Cody James Harris 8 p.m. The Social 1110 Market St. publichousechattanooga.com Josh Fadem and Johnny Pemberton 9 p.m. Revelry Room 41 E. 14th St. revelryroom.co Open Mic Night 9 p.m. The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St.

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FRIDAY12.4 Music Against Hunger 3 p.m. McHale’s Brewhouse 725 Ashland Terrace mchalesbrewhouse.com Jason Thomas and the Mean-Eyed Cats 5 p.m. Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St. choochoo.com 11th Annual Christmas Concert 7 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church 8645 E. Brainerd Rd. thebeth.org Firefighters Benefit Concert 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium 399 McCallie Ave.

PULSE PICK: BERNICE LEWIS A founding member of The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra, Lewis has been a featured performer on NPR as well as at the Kennedy Center. Bernice Lewis Saturday, 8 p.m. Charles and Myrtle’s Coffeehouse 105 McBrien Rd. (423) 892-4960

chattanoogaonstage.com The Floor is YOURS 8 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Cho Chaser 9 p.m. J & B Bar and Grill 2407 Glass St. Husky Burnette 9 p.m. T-Bone’s Café 1419 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4240 Roshambeaux 9 p.m. World of Beer 412 Market St. worldofbeer.com Soul Mechanic 9 p.m. Revelry Room 41 E. 14th St.

revelryroom.co The Watkins 9 p.m. Puckett’s Grocery 2 W. Aquarium Wy. puckettsgro.com Amber Fults 9 p.m. The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Bohannons, Elkmilk, Chilhowie Royal 9 p.m. JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Throttle 21 10 p.m. Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. budssportsbar.com

SATURDAY12.5 Chattanooga Boys Choir’s Singing Christmas Tree Noon, 5 p.m. Tivoli Theatre 709 Broad St. chattanoogaonstage.com Music Against Hunger Noon McHale’s Brewhouse 725 Ashland Terrace mchalesbrewhouse.com Jason Thomas and the Mean-Eyed Cats 5 p.m. Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St. choochoo.com Eddie Pontiac

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Dopapod 5:30 p.m. El Meson 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd. elmesonrestaurant.com 11th Annual Christmas Concert 6 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church 8645 E. Brainerd Rd. thebeth.org Bernice Lewis 8 p.m. Charles and Myrtle’s Coffeehouse 105 McBrien Rd. Matt Brown and Greg Reish 8 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Amber’s Drive 9 p.m. Puckett’s Grocery 2 W. Aquarium Wy. puckettsgro.com Genki Genki Panic, Chica Negra, The Good Ole Boys 9 p.m. Ziggy’s Underground 607 Cherokee Blvd. ziggysbarandgrill.net Strung Like A Horse, Lacy Jo, Nick Lutsko, Caney Village 9 p.m. Revelry Room 41 E. 14th St. revelryroom.co Diamond Rugs, Satin Pe, T Hardy Morris, Folk Killer, Justin and the Cosmics 9 p.m. JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com

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TUESDAY12.8 Bill McCallie & In Cahoots 6:30 p.m. Southern Belle Riverboat 201 Riverfront Pkwy. chattanoogariverboat.com Ryan Oyer 7 p.m. The Feed Co. Table & Tavern 201 W. Main St. feedtableandtavern.com Songwriter’s Night: Matt Siegel, Troy Underwood, and Jamion Williams 7 p.m. Heritage House 1428 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-9474 Anonymous 4’s “The Last Noel” 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 305 W. 7th St. stpaulschatt.org Christmas with The Metropolitan Bells 7:30 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church 8645 E. Brainerd Rd. christchurchchatt.org Dopapod 8 p.m. Revelry Room 41 E. 14th St. revelryroom.co Open Mic with Mike McDade 8 p.m.

Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike tremonttavern.com Continuum, Blake Hise, Sullivan 8 p.m. JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com

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Swedish Mutant Molasses, Planet Ork From New York Mats Gustafsson takes a challenge, Ork Records captures an era

Mats Gustafsson Piano Mating (X-Ray Records)

Various Artists Ork Records: New York, New York (Numero Group)

ats Gustafsson is known as a mighty Swedish hard-blowing free jazz saxophonist and improviser, along the lines of Peter Brötzmann and Ken Vandermark, but on his new album Piano Mating, you won’t hear any saxophone. You also won’t hear any piano. Gustafsson was challenged by the folks at X-Ray Records to create an album using an instrument he had never recorded before. What he chose was the PianoMate, an obscure synth made by the company Dubreq, whose best known in-

strument was the Stylophone, which was a small handheld synth played by pressing a stylus into metal “keys” in order to complete a circuit. The PianoMate does not have a keyboard of its own and was intended to be used with an actual piano; two bars with plungers were to be placed on top of the keys on a piano, so when a key was pressed, it would trigger a corresponding synthesized pitch on the PianoMate, played through the device’s speaker. Adhering to the rules of the chal-

lenge, Gustafsson didn’t even hook up the PianoMate to a piano, opting to fiddle with the instrument and its controls for volume and pitch detuning. Piano Mating, available on vinyl and as a digital download, features two album-length tracks, and side A quickly takes shape with an ocean of sound built from microtonal drones. As the tones go in and out of phase with each other, they create a subtle rhythm, and the whole thing is simultaneously soothing and nervous, with minuscule pitch movements creating major shifts. Side B is more of a dissonant, menacing pile of mutant molasses, and without the pulses of the first track, it is slightly less interesting. It gradually ramps up in volume, and an ascending pitch slide during the last few minutes acts as its ambiguous climax. This writer was initially skeptical but warmed to its simple charms after giving in and letting the gentle yet insistent tones envelope him.

ormed in NYC in 1975 by Terry Ork, Ork Records is considered by some to be the first punk record label, and although that alone would be an honor, it doesn’t do justice to

what a small miracle the label actually was. Concentrating on 7-inch singles, it had a roster that was unbelievable in retrospect—for example, its first two releases were Television’s debut single “Little Johnny Jewel” and Richard Hell’s Another World EP featuring his iconic “Blank Generation”—and boasted powerpop notables such as Alex Chilton from Big Star and Chris Stamey of The dB’s. The new collection Ork Records: New York, New York, available as four vinyl LPs or two CDs with a meticulously researched and beautifully designed book, documents the label’s remarkable, yet relatively small run with a wealth of related material and unreleased tracks. Listening to the compilation—with big names alongside obscure, nearly forgotten acts—and reading the book bring home a number of points, including the feeling that something really special was happening then and there and that it needed to be preserved in a frantic “archival kind of drive” according to Ork. Also, although one could easily get lost in New York, it had a true music scene with bases at venues like CBGB and Max’s Kansas

City, and the encouraged serendipity of the city seemed to fuel it; Ork Records president Charles Ball recalled that Robert Quine (guitarist for The Voidoids) “happened to live three houses down from me.” While several of the lesser-known acts have their appeal, including the perky new wave offerings of Student Teachers, other obscurities seem to miss either a spark or an ingredient that kept them from becoming a breakthrough. Influential rock critic Lester Bangs’ tracks can’t shake the awkwardness from his vocal delivery, despite interesting guitar work from Quine and Jody Harris. Even if the lesser tracks aren’t brilliant, they help paint a picture of a bustling scene, and when the collection hits its high points, they are overwhelmingly great. The unreleased version of “Fa Cé-La” by The Feelies is revelatory, being blisteringly raucous and more charged than the chilly, jittery version on Crazy Rhythms, and Television member Richard Lloyd’s “(I Thought) You Wanted to Know”—presented here with versions sung by Lloyd and Chris Stamey—is a hook-laden power-pop masterpiece that deserves a spot in the pantheon alongside Big Star’s “September Gurls” and Todd Rundgren’s “Couldn’t I Just Tell You.” Ork Records captured a moment, but the label itself was too diverse to really be a sort of defining moment for punk. As Ork himself said of punk, “Of course, nobody knows what it is. It was never defined for them.”

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Consider This with Dr. Rick by Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D.

“Whichever stage of life we are in right now, with time, we will face the day when the curtain comes down. Treasure love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends…treat yourself well. Cherish others.” —Steve Jobs Teenagers are famous for thinking they will live forever. The elderly are known for ongoing bouts of reminiscing the past. The years in between are often filled with the busy-ness of big life choices: making a living, advancing a career, raising a family; investing in a future for future generations. So much takes us away from being present for what I call the “intangible investments”: giving and receiving love, being good to yourself and others, caring for humankind and allowing yourself to be truly cared for. Realizing that we deserve the good stuff. And that we are powerfully filled with the energy that fills all other beings. We are connected, we are spirit, we are heart, we are love. Let’s remember. CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • DECEMBER 3, 2015 • THE PULSE • 31

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Always Keep Moving Forward “Creed” is a worthy entry in the “Rocky” films pantheon

Sugar Plum Fairies, Balanchine-Style

E LIVE IN A WORLD OF UNDERDOGS. IT IS A WORLD of our own creation, one where every sideways glance, every misstep, every setback is placed at the feet of some invisible oppressor.

The Lincoln Center presents the timeless holiday classic There are certain events that make it clear the Christmas season is upon us. Lights on houses, holiday music in all the stores, an endless number of holiday shows on TV. But one of the timeless classics is ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” From its first performance at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, the music of Tchaikovsky combined with the ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, has become a holiday tradition. And now you can see the New York

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Krampus A boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a Christmas demon to his family home. Because nothing says the holidays like a good oldfashioned Christmas horror flick. Director: Michael Dougherty Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman

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Chi-Raq A controversial modern-day adaptation by director Spike Lee of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago. Director: Spike Lee Stars: Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett

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The film is certainly uneven— but the fight sequences left members of the audience in my theater cheering.”

Politicians love to use the natural predisposition towards a downtrodden existence as an excuse to promise change. If we only vote the right way, or buy the right product, or believe the right things, we can stand up and be counted. We can become the success story that has long been denied us. Everyone is looking for their moment to stare down overwhelming odds and come out on top. Some people have legitimate stumbling blocks to overcome; some people are oppressed in ways we can never imagine. But most of us are only victims of our own narcissism, assuming injustice when there is merely incompetence. Perhaps this is why sports stories are so powerful. At their core, these are stories about games, about voluntary competition, with roots that begin in youth and continue through to the grave. Teams and contenders are assigned narratives, built through battle terminology, to sate our lust for violent conflict through the arbitrary rules and regulations. Fighting sports, like MMA and boxing, are perhaps the closest we have to the roots of gladiatorial combat, and as such the stories we assign to fighters are almost always archetypical. They are either noble, humble warriors or dangerous, angry demons. Archetypes make for stories. The “Rocky” films have been, for generations, purveyors of such archetypes, although the original blurred these lines somewhat. As the series progressed (save for 2006’s “Rocky Balboa”), these

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archetypes became more and more defined. This year’s sequel, “Creed,” follows the same format, but changes the focus to the son of Apollo Creed, the champion boxer made the sacrificial sidekick of the “Rocky” series. “Creed” is engaging and entertaining, clichéd in the usual Rocky way, and a fitting entry into a long series of Hollywood boxing films. Everyone in “Creed” is fighting something. Adonis Johnson Creed (Michael B. Jordan) just happens to be the boxer. Donnie, as he’s called, is the illegitimate son of Apollo. After spending years in foster care and group homes, Mary Anne Creed learns of Donnie’s existence and decides to take him in and raise him as her own. Several years later, Donnie is winning prizefights in Mexico as a selftaught boxer because no one in his life will allow him to train. His desire to fight can’t be contained, however, and Donnie leaves Los Angeles to find his father’s greatest adversary, Rocky Balboa, and receive the training he’s desperate for. Along the way, he finds a pretty young musician with progressive hearing loss, a sad former boxer with health issues, and a heavyweight champion trying to save his reputation and secure a future for his children. In its own ham-fisted way, “Creed” is making the argument that everyone

is fighting their own battles. No one gets to quit, but it helps to have friends when you need them. “Rocky” movies have never been especially subtle. But the films are banking on the triedand-true formula outlined in the last “Rocky” film: “It doesn’t matter how hard you hit; it matters how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” To that end, “Creed” is wildly successful. The film is certainly uneven— most of the conversations between Donnie and Bianca can be dismissed as irrelevant—but the fight sequences left members of the audience in my theater cheering. Michael B. Jordon is a talented actor, and director Ryan Coolger, who earned his stripes with 2013’s “Fruitvale Station,” does the “Rocky” series justice without being overly sentimental. Sylvester Stallone continues to fit into the character he created in 1976 like a glove, making him as loveable and inspirational as ever. Rocky Balboa was never much of a boxer. His talent rested with his ability to take more punishment than his opponent. Sylvester Stallone himself has taken as much punishment as the character, dismissed by those that forget that he was nominated for two Academy Awards. But if the “Rocky” franchise is any indication, there are still several rounds to go. “Creed” shows that there’s a lot more fight left.

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Use Your Egg Noggin Tips on what to buy for the holiday beverage classic “I tried four brands that showcased a nice spectrum of eggnog experiences, and then mixed each of them with both rum and bourbon.”

Eggnog, it seems, is a polarizing subject. I’ve never met someone with neutral feelings on it. Either they whisper, “I love eggnog…” with a manic gleam in their eye, or they exclaim, “Eggnog is disgusting!” with Grinch-worthy hatred. Even among those who love it, there’s debate about its various qualities. Should it be thick or light? Spiced or plain? Mixed with rum or bourbon? In the interest of finding some answers, I did a survey of a few brands of eggnog available at almost

any local grocery store. A word of warning before we get started: While there’s a strong temptation to make your own eggnog, using raw eggs in food can be dangerous. If you decide to go homemade, make sure to use a recipe that has you heat the mix before consumption to get rid of any bacteria. Storing a mixture with at least 20 percent alcohol in a refrigerator for at least a month can also ensure that the bactericide properties of the alcohol have a chance to work. Some even

say that aged eggnog tastes better! I tried four brands that showcased a nice spectrum of eggnog experiences, and then mixed each of them with both rum and bourbon. The ideal ratio of alcohol to eggnog is supposedly 1:5, but feel free to adjust according to your flavor and intoxication preferences. I found that in general bourbon or whiskey works better than rum to cut the thickness of the dairy and blend in with the spice flavors. Here’s a ranking of my favorite-toleast favorite, along with a few notes. 1. Southern Comfort Original: This was the thickest one I tried, and it had the strongest spice flavor.

It was my personal favorite, but was def initely the richest and the heaviest of the four. It was good without alcohol and with the bourbon but didn’t work well with the rum. 2. Mayfield: The classic choice to honor local loyalties. It was less thick than the Southern Comfort but still had a creamy texture and flavor. Very little spice flavor, so the bourbon added a nice kick. The rum didn’t add much. 3. International Delight Classic: This was a much thinner eggnog because it uses a skim-milk base instead of cream. It’s a good way to cut out calories, but if the traditionally thick eggnog texture is important to you, be wary. Not much in the way of flavor, but it played well with both the bourbon and the rum. 4. Food Club: I got nothing from this eggnog that I couldn’t have gotten from drinking a glass of milk with sugar mixed in. It had the texture of the ID Classic without the excuse of being healthier and no eggnog flavor to speak of. You can mix it with bourbon or rum or whatever you like, but you can’t make me drink it again. Obviously these aren’t your only options, but if you’re going to try them all, you’ll have to start drinking now if you want to be done by Christmas! — Sam Hilling

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COLUMN FREE WILL ASTROLOGY SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Like all explorers, we are drawn to discover what’s out there without knowing yet if we have the courage to face it.” Buddhist teacher Pema ROB BREZSNY Chödrön said that, and now I’m telling you. According to my divinations, a new frontier is calling to you. An unprecedented question has awakened. The urge to leave your familiar circle is increasingly tempting. I don’t know if you should you surrender to this brewing fascination. I don’t know if you will be able to gather the resources you would require to carry out your quest. What do you think? Will you be able to summon the necessary audacity? Maybe the better inquiry is this: Do you vow to use all your soulful ingenuity to summon the necessary audacity? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Once I witnessed a windstorm so severe that two 100-year-old trees were uprooted on the spot,” Mary Ruefle wrote in her book Madness, Rack, and Honey. “The next day, walking among the wreckage, I found the friable nests of birds, completely intact and unharmed on the ground.” I think that’s a paradox you’d be wise to keep in mind, Capricorn. In the coming weeks, what’s most delicate and vulnerable about you will have more staying power than what’s massive and fixed. Trust your grace and tenderness more than your fierceness and forcefulness. They will make you as smart as you need to be. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aztec king Montezuma II quenched his daily thirst with one specific beverage. He rarely drank anything else. It was ground cocoa beans mixed with chili peppers, water, vanilla, and annatto. Spiced chocolate? You could call it that. The frothy brew was often served to him in golden goblets, each of which he used once and then hurled from his royal balcony into the lake below. He regarded this elixir as an aphrodisiac, and liked to quaff a few flagons before heading off to his harem. I bring this up, Aquarius, because the coming weeks will be one of those exceptional times when you have a poetic license to be almost Montezuma-like. What’s your personal

equivalent of his primal chocolate, golden goblets, and harem? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Unfortunately, I’m pretty lucky,” my friend Rico said to me recently. He meant that his relentless good fortune constantly threatens to undermine his ambition. How can he be motivated to try harder and grow smarter and get stronger if life is always showering him with blessings? He almost wishes he could suffer more so that he would have more angst to push against. I hope you won’t fall under the spell of that twisted logic in the coming weeks, Pisces. This is a phase of your cycle when you’re likely to be the beneficiary of an extra-strong flow of help and serendipity. Please say this affirmation as often as necessary: “Fortunately, I’m pretty lucky.” ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Charm is a way of getting the answer ‘yes’ without having asked any clear question,” wrote French author Albert Camus. I have rarely seen you better poised than you are now to embody and capitalize on this definition of “charm,” Aries. That’s good news, right? Well, mostly. But there are two caveats. First, wield your mojo as responsibly as you can. Infuse your bewitching allure with integrity. Second, be precise about what it is you want to achieve—even if you don’t come right out and tell everyone what it is. Resist the temptation to throw your charm around haphazardly. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I suspect that in the coming days you will have an uncanny power to make at least one of your resurrection fantasies come true. Here are some of the possibilities. 1. If you’re brave enough to change your mind and shed some pride, you could retrieve an expired dream from limbo. 2. By stirring up a bit more chutzpah that you usually have at your disposal, you might be able to revive and even restore a forsaken promise. 3. Through an act of grace, it’s possible you will reanimate an ideal that was damaged or abandoned. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To the other eleven signs of the zodiac, the Way of the Gemini sometimes seems rife with paradox and contradiction. Many non-Geminis would feel paralyzed if they had to live in the midst of so much hubbub. But when you are at your best, you thrive in the web of riddles. In

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fact, your willingness to abide there is often what generates your special magic. Your breakthroughs are made possible by your high tolerance for uncertainty. How many times have I seen a Gemini who has been lost in indecision but then suddenly erupts with a burst of crackling insights? This is the kind of subtle miracle I expect to happen soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Police in Los Angeles conducted an experiment on a ten-mile span of freeway. Drivers in three unmarked cars raced along as fast as they could while remaining in the same lane. The driver of the fourth car not only moved at top speed, but also changed lanes and jockeyed for position. Can you guess the results? The car that weaved in and out of the traffic flow arrived just slightly ahead of the other three. Apply this lesson to your activities in the coming week, please. There will be virtually no advantage to indulging in frenetic, erratic, breakneck exertion. Be steady and smooth and straightforward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In September of 1715, a band of Jacobite rebels gathered for a guerrilla attack on Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Their plan was to scale the walls with rope ladders, aided by a double agent who was disguised as a castle sentry. But the scheme failed before it began. The rope ladders turned out to be too short to serve their intended purpose. The rebels retreated in disarray. Please make sure you’re not like them in the coming weeks, Cancerian. If you want to engage in a strenuous action, an innovative experiment, or a bold stroke, be meticulous in your preparations. Don’t scrimp on your props, accouterments, and resources. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you give children the option of choosing between food that’s mushy and food that’s crunchy, a majority will choose the crunchy stuff. It’s more exciting to their mouths, a more lively texture for their teeth and tongues to play with. This has nothing to do with nutritional value, of course. Soggy oatmeal may foster a kid’s well-being better than crispy potato chips. Let’s apply this lesson to the way you feed your inner child in the coming weeks. Metaphorically speak-

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your mascot is a famous white oak in Athens, Georgia. It’s called the Tree That Owns Itself. According to legend, it belongs to no person or institution, but only to itself. The earth in which it’s planted and the land around it are also its sole possession. With this icon as your inspiration, I invite you to enhance and celebrate your sovereignty during the next seven months. What actions will enable you to own yourself more thoroughly? How can you boost your autonomy and become, more than ever before, the boss of you? It’s prime time to expedite this effort.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will generate lucky anomalies and helpful flukes if you use shortcuts, flee from boredom, and work smarter rather than harder. On the other hand, you’ll drum up wearisome weirdness and fruitless flukes if you meander all over the place, lose yourself in far-off fantasies, and act as if you have all the time in the world. Be brisk and concise, Scorpio. Avoid loafing and vacillating. Associate with bubbly activators who make you laugh and loosen your iron grip. It’s a favorable time to polish off a lot of practical details with a light touch. 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.

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Re-Booting #BlackLivesMatter Officer Alex recommends “re-branding” a political movement “#BlackLivesMatter.” Who hasn’t heard of this by now? The Inuit have heard of it. The Hmong have ALEX TEACH people heard of it. Republicans…have heard of “#BLM.” Yet time and again, people keep wondering why their voice isn’t heard when the leading cause of death for young black males from ages 15 to 34 is constantly validated in local and national headlines (that cause being other young black males ages 15 to 34, according to the CDC for the year 2013) in often baffling displays of tragedies so consistent they are becoming some sort of twisted societal norm. Despite this, the group that has literally labeled itself as being concerned about “black lives” specifically only gets vocal when it’s a white police officer doing the shooting (justified or unjustified). Enter: “Confusion.” I’ll admit it. The confusion about “selective homicide offensiveness” had me on the bandwagon as well (immediately making me a racist of course), but un-

like other disagreement-based racists, I actually looked into this at the source, and as it turns out? There’s a reason for this, and as you can tell by the past tense presentation I’ve had a change of heart. (“Research,” my constant friends; it’s a real thing.) 501(c)(3)s are handling the “heart” and “cancer” problems in that demographic (heart disease being the #2 killer of this group, for the record), so why shouldn’t police-related deaths be its own specialty as well? I get it. Mystery solved. Armed with this knowledge, however, I now can’t help but make the somewhat objective observation that I would have to strongly recommend some adjustments be made by their in-house public relations team. This makes me re-racist, but what can I say? I’m a student of human nature and a sucker for the obvious. The goal of the BLM movement, as it has been explained to me by reasonable members willing to attempt a face-toface discussion (meaning this has happened all of “one times”), is to focus on racially motivated police brutality, police-involved deaths, and inequality in the justice system. But what most of the confused observers don’t take the

“The confusion its specificity creates is extremely reasonable and the reaction is counterproductive, and therefore leads to distraction-filled conversations.” time to realize is that “#BLM” organizers and participants don’t deny the problem of “black on black” crime at all; their focus is simply elsewhere, and members and organizers do not wish to imply that “other” lives do not matter. They’re just patiently swimming through a niche market to focus on what they believe is the increased risk to black people of injury or death by law enforcement. (Their words.) Simple enough? My counter to this is that in what was likely an attempt at over-simplification to produce a “trendy catch name” for social media purposes, the confusion its specificity creates is extremely reason-

able and the reaction is counterproductive, and therefore leads to distractionfilled conversations. #BLM: Let’s make a deal. If you can blame police for being “racially motivated executioners of young black men” even when those same young men shoot a cop in the chest first (yes, a local and real-life example), surely you cannot blame people for wondering why someone calling themselves “Black Lives Matter” doesn’t give the impression of caring when it’s a black life taking a black life. “So do they matter, or not?” is the conclusion that is being drawn, and you have to give them some leeway there, just as I give you the benefit of the doubt in your own passionate mission. Don’t disband! God no, who else would the media have to manipulate? Just clarify, or “rebrand.” Consider taking this to the next level, even if it means going to something more offensive so long as its message is clear. While I don’t want you blowing whistles in my face, I honestly get it. Does this suggestion make me racist? Sure. But giving the confused the benefit of the doubt could allow them to return the favor. Current methods make for great drama, sure, but I’m not joking about actually trying to convey your message now. Consider it. 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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Riverside’s 6th Annual Holiday Wine Walk benefitting Magdalene Grace Miller

Sunday, December 13 from 5-8 p.m. Magdalene Grace Miller, daughter of dear friends Skip and Sarah Miller, who at 4 months of age has been diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Begin this festive night with sweet Magdalene Grace at the front of our minds as we meet at AVA on Frazier Avenue at 5 pm for check-in. The evening includes pairings at River Street, Terra Nostra and Good Dog for $65 per person. To learn more about Magdalene, visit https://www.gofundme.com/wv24q6tw. Sign up by calling (423) 267-4305.

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Saturday, December 5 from 4-6 p.m. Complimentary Weekly wine tasting Thursday, December 10 from 5-7:30 p.m. Wine Tasting with importer Esprit du Vin

Saturday, December 12 from 4-6 p.m. Riverside welcomes Frederick Corriher Wines

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