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A Place For Every Race The true story of how a neighborhood institution began
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He said, ‘I’m on a committee to find a pastor to start a new work in that very building. Send me your resume.’”
“A place for every race” is a trademarked slogan of New Covenant Fellowship Church 1326 North Moore Road. On July 18, the church will celebrate its 18th anniversary with a concert by the Wardlaw Brothers, known as the Boyz II Men of gospel. I founded the church in 1996. After attending a Promise Keepers’ rally in Atlanta, I felt God wanted me to pastor a multi-ethnic congregation. I started my career as an announcer in 1967 at a radio station owned at the time by the late James Brown in Baltimore. I arrived in Chattanooga in 1990 by way
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of New York City, where I worked as vice president of artist and repertoire for SONY/Epic Records. On the Epic roster were The Jacksons, the late Michael Jackson and Luther Vandross, r e s p e c t i v e l y. REV. BERNIE In addition, I MILLER wrote several songs for which I received both gold and platinum record awards, with the most famous being “I Can’t Stand the Rain”, recorded by Tina Turner, Missy Eliot and Seal. I became a Christian while watching the 700 Club in 1988 in my apartment in New York City. Years later, the 700 Club selected me to be interviewed for their 50th anniversary celebration. I was also invited to share my testimony live, on September 30, 2011 at CBN’s black-tie dinner in Virginia. As I look back over these last 18 years, I am grateful that God chose me to be the founding pastor of the first multi-ethnic congregation in the city to offer quality praise and worship music from some of the city’s best musicians and singers. The theme of our anniversary is “The Dream Turns 18”. I credit our start to God and my dear friend Lurone “Coach” Jennings. Coach Jennings and I were co-hosting a fundraiser for a
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local radio station. I mentioned to him that God was calling me to start a multicultural ministry in the Woodmore area and I was interested in the vacant Trinity Woodmore Church building because census data from a marketing company supported it. His eyes widened and a broad smile came on his face. He said, “I’m on a committee to find a pastor to start a new work in that very building. Send me your resume.” A month later, 25 people met in the sanctuary to officially call me as their pastor. More than 300 people attended our first worship service on July 5, 1996. After six years, we outgrew the building. So we left the United Methodist church building and purchased 18 acres directly across the street. One problem: We didn’t have $100,000 to pay for the land. So I prayed for God to give me the name of someone who could help us. After praying, I called the name God gave me and they gave us the money we needed for A Place for Every Race.
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Cloudland Canyon’s New Phase IV
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Sixty miles of trails lead to Lula Lake Chattanooga earned the nickname “The Scenic City” for a reason. With towering mountains in view everywhere, and a river flowing through the city, Chattanooga seems like the perfect paradise for outdoor lovers and thrill seekers. This past Friday, one of the surrounding area’s most spectacular attractions, Cloudland Canyon State Park, unveiled nearly 60 miles worth of trails connecting the beloved park to Lula Lake. The new trails, titled “Phase IV”, welcome hikers, bikers, horse riders, dog walkers and joggers to explore the wonders found within Lookout Mountain. One includes a brand new bridge crossing Bear Creek and they all feature breathtaking sights to delight nature lovers. Along with the main con-
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Louis Lee This week's cover story about our new police chief is by Louis Lee, who has been involved in journalism dating back to his days on the high school newspaper staff. After a stint in the U.S. Navy, he worked for a weekly newspaper in Baton Rouge, then returned
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necting trail, a variety of side trails branch off the main path to ensure that no two hikers share the same adventure. With its only charge being an economically friendly parking pass, Cloudland Canyon State Park is an essential summer getaway. The park stays open all week, and if you can’t hike the entirety of the new trail in one day, bring your tent and camp out. Organizers of Phase IV encourage everyone to leave the electronics at home and reacquaint yourself with your inner tree hugger. — Christopher Armstrong Cloudland Canyon State Park 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., Rising Fawn, Ga. (706) 657-4050 gastateparks.org/cloudlandcanyon
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Ernie Paik to college for formal training in television news. He came to the Tennessee Valley in 1991 to work for WDEF-TV as a videojournalist, a reporter who shoots his own stories. While working in the media and raising a family, Louis gave back to his community by volunteering as a reserve deputy sheriff in Bradley County. Louis is now an awardwinning documentary filmmaker and freelance journalist.
Album reviewer and music writer Ernie Paik has written about music and film for various publications for over 20 years and has contributed regularly to The Pulse since 2005. He has contributed to the books “The Magnetic Fields’ 69 Love Songs: A Field Guide”
and “Lunacy: The Best of the Cornell Lunatic”, and he is the current president of the Chattanooga-based nonprofit arts education organization The Shaking Ray Levi Society. As a recording artist, he has created original music for film, radio, television and theater, and his video artwork has been shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and the 2010 Big Ears Festival. chattanoogapulse.com • July 3-9, 2014 • The Pulse • 5
A Self-Esteem Starter Kit Can you feel better about yourself? Yes—and it’s a worthwhile journey
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It requires courage. And you must believe that you deserve this. This is about you, not about pleasing others. It’s about your internal universe and feeling better about yourself.”
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
underlying cause of so many There’s a quote I particuhuman difficulties—showing larly like for its comment on up in our thoughts, feelings, self-esteem. By Arlene Rabehaviors, the relationships ven, it proclaims: “The way we attract, the entire way we in which we think of oursee our lives. selves has everything to do Just about every issue that with how the world sees us.” came to my attention had a In my work with patients I significant self-esteem comoften say that what is within ponent. And is reflected where did outside, just these self-esas what is outteem roots lie? side becomes In the earliest absorbed DR. RICK chapters of within. So PIMENTAL-HABIB life, of course. how we think That is a journey of disof ourselves, our “internal covery for psychotherapy and universe,” gets projected other forms of self-growth onto our external universe, work. But I’ll suggest to you and becomes our experience, that a healthy starting point announcing to others both in to work on the feelings you subtle and obvious ways the have about yourself is to realstate of our self-esteem. ize that self-esteem is not an This is also why it’s so im“either/or” proposition. portant to surround ourselves It simply isn’t accurate that with healthy relationships you have either good selfand positive experiences, as esteem or low self-esteem. we internalize what what is Such thinking presupposes around us. And what we abthat there are no gray areas, sorb, in turn, then contribno degrees, to your opinions utes to our self-esteem either about yourself. The reality is positively or negatively. And there are many areas of your onward the cycle continues. life that are in flux, some Self-esteem is the reason identities are also in flux, and I began my work some 28 so your feelings would, quite years ago. In the counseling organically, evolve accordI was doing in various ageningly. cies, I realized that it was the
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Shrink Rap
Think of it like this. We all have many parts to our lives which, for simplicity purposes, can be seen as pieces of a pie. Your life may include, for example, home, work, school, friendships, perhaps a significant love relationship and family. Each piece of the pie requires a different amount of time and energy, and each fulfills a different need. The pieces also carry your different identities (son, student, worker, parent, lover), and the differing feelings you have about yourself in that area. Maybe you feel that you’re a good friend, a great lover, a so-so employee, but you feel guilty about being a lousy (in your opinion) son or daughter. Or perhaps you see yourself as an accomplished career person, a devoted sibling, but feel awful about the quality of your friendships and your string of transient love relationships. Maybe you think you’re a great dad, but a poor son to your own father. You get the idea. Each piece of the pie has its own piece of your self-esteem. If you’re wanting to make positive changes to your selfesteem, my suggestion is to take a breath, get to an honest place, and ask yourself a few beginning questions: When do you feel good about who you are? Under what circumstances? In which identities? How often do you feel
this way? How long does the feeling usually last? And conversely, when do you not feel good about yourself? Under which circumstances? In which identities? Still with me? OK, now ask yourself: What one gift do you possess, modest or grand, that is commendable? Where do you excel in life, and others know this about you? Which of your identities is doing great right now? You see, self-esteem work is often the process of “borrowing” the positive and empowered feelings from one area of your life to remind you of the possibilities, to strengthen you to take the steps necessary to apply that confidence in other areas. If you can do it with one piece of the pie, then in time, with conscientious, intentional work, you can have the whole pie feeling a whole lot better. It requires courage. And you must believe that you deserve this. This is about you, not about pleasing others. It’s about your internal universe and feeling better about yourself. As author and minister Max Lucado puts it: “Can you imagine a life with no fear? What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to obstacles?” Perhaps faith— in yourself—is the gift that lies waiting for you along this journey.
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New chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher plans to lead by example
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e wears comfortable, well-worn walking shoes. No mirror-finish patent leather for Fred Fletcher. While he maintains a picture-perfect uniform, it’s also very functional. “Distances seem smaller and problems seem smaller when you’re face-to-face,” he says. And to get that face time, he does a lot of walking. Whether it be inside the office at police headquarters or out in the community with those he protects, Chattanooga’s new chief of police plans to put many more miles on those shoes. The search for the Scenic City’s new top cop began months ago when Mayor Andy Berke advertised both inside the department and externally for someone with specific qualities.He wanted someone who had a knowledge of the underlying principles of the Violence Reduction Initiative (VRI). He also wanted someone interested in community policing and engaged conversation. His choice would also be someone who could build a diverse and dynamic force. “Fred Fletcher suits that criteria perfectly,” Berke says. “He has a background of tremendous success when it comes to utilizing the principles of focused deterrence.” Fletcher was one of 77 qualified candidates from 24 states and the District of Columbia who passed a battery of tests and vetting by a blue-ribbon panel of Chattanoogans before being offered the position. And Fletcher vetted Chattanooga as well. He had visited the city once before, staying overnight on his way 8 • The Pulse • July 3-9, 2014 • chattanoogapulse.com
to the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia. His view of the city from his motorcycle seat was memorable enough that he found himself noticing photos and articles on Chattanooga in various media. In fact, Fletcher says Chattanooga has a familiar feel. “I really, really fell in love with Austin [Texas] when it looked more like Chattanooga does today,” Fletcher says, noting similarities between the two. His former boss believes that will serve him—and our community—well. “What Fred brings is having the knowledge of what happens to a city and the challenges as it grows,” says Chief Art Acevedo, of the Austin Police Department. “I think he’s a perfect fit.” Acevedo flew to Chattanooga from Austin to participate in Fletcher’s swearing-in ceremony. That’s not something a former boss usually does, but their relationship is one of great respect and admiration. “As a leader, he need-
Walks the walk talks the Talk ed to know a little bit about everything,” says Acevedo, “So nobody could pull the wool over his eyes. And one thing about Fred, he’s wicked smart.” For the last few years, Fletcher had been a commander of a portion of the Austin Police Department with as many officers as the entire Chattanooga Police Department. During the last three years, Fletcher’s biggest success story was the taming of a multi-generational open-air drug market on the east side of town. He describes the neighborhood of 12th Street and Chicon as something out of the the ’80s cop drama “Colors.” He and his team tried saturation patrols, walking beat patrols and Weed & Seed programs, but nothing helped. That is, until they learned of David Kennedy’s Focused Deterrence Strategies. Kennedy is a criminologist who developed the program in Boston in the 1990s. It has since been successfully utilized in Minneapolis, Stockton, California and Baltimore. “It’s innovative,” says Fletcher of focused deterrence, “but what it really has is a sort of a Rockwellian concept of policing, which is that police officers are most concerned about what offends that neighborhood.” Fletcher goes on to explain that the officers learn what offends a particular neighborhood by talking to its citizens—not an easy task in the inner city where police have had difficulty getting bystanders to speak up following incidents of violence. Fletcher says it’s up to him and his officers to start the ball rolling by garnering some early success on their own, then showing the community that it’s working. “These problems didn’t get here overnight, they’re not going to be fixed overnight,” says the chief. Fletcher insists that once citizens see progress, they will get “on board” with the idea. “VRI will
have an impact, and it’s going to be integral to the way we customize neighborhood and community policing for Chattanooga,” he says, “which is identifying the people who are offending the community and being police officers on the doorsteps of those actors and the people who are offended by them.” Here’s where those comfortable walking shoes re-enter the picture. “You literally go show up on their doorstep and [knocking on the table as though it were a door], you say, ‘Hi, I’m Officer Fletcher. I know who you are, the community knows what you’re doing...we all insist that you stop it. If you don’t stop it, we are going to come at you with everything we have.’” At this point, the normally amiable Fletcher’s face grows hard lines and his blue eyes turn steely with determination, a determination that comes from years of life experience. “I learned you can do a lot more than you think you can,” the chief explains about his attitude. He tells the story of how he joined the Marines with a promise of jet school. “I wanted to be a naval aviator.” Fletcher, an admitted “former fat kid,” lost 45 pounds in order to join the USMC. But he lost the weight on crash diets and showed up for officer’s candidate school missing much-needed body mass. “I found that attitude really got me through there,” he says of OCS, “not my physical abilities, not my skills.” He says he also learned a lot about leading by example. “When we’d go on our runs, we’d go in PT (physical training) gear. Our platoon sergeants would run in boots and utes (utility uniforms),
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and if we’d go across a bridge, they’d go down through the creek or river.” He remembered that when he took over Austin’s Police Training Academy years later. “I made a commitment that I would...every time my cadets ran, I would run.” he says. “Sometimes it meant running three times a day, and sometimes it meant that I forgot my running shoes and I had to run on the track in bare feet.” Bad eyesight would mean no flight school and a very short military career, but Fletcher took what he learned about leadership and put it to good use, apply-
hundreds of officers wanting to make a difference. Fletcher plans to integrate all that emotion with a proven method of handling violent crime in inner cities. Accountability, he says, goes both ways. He says he plans to build trust in the communities he serves “telling people what you can and can’t do and then following up on your promises.” He knows his officers are behind him on this. “There’s a lot of pride in this city,” he notes, “and the police department really reflects that.” Making the VRI work is only the first (although very large) item on his to-do list. Chief Fletcher has many more ideas for making Chattanooga a safer, more enjoyable place to live. Some of those include increased use of technology in this, the Gig City. He tells The Pulse that the city has already ordered license plate scanners that will allow checking for stolen vehicles without having to stop the driver first. Another bit of technology on the board will be fingerprint scanners in the patrol cars. Now officers will no longer need to “cuff-and-stuff” a suspect and bring them to the jail for confirmation of their identity. Fletcher quipped at his swearing-in ceremony that his “superpower” is “talking.” Pressed for an explanation, he says, “I think one of the areas we can improve internally and externally at Chattanooga PD is communication.” He says officers need to be able to share crime data internally and with the community members. Only by keeping the lines of communication open and free flowing will all parties know what the status is of fighting crime in the city.
You literally go show up on their doorstep and you say, ‘Hi, I’m Officer Fletcher. I know who you are, the community knows what you’re doing... we all insist that you stop it.” ing, twice, for the Austin Police Department. Before that, with an accounting degree from the University of Texas, he worked for a few years in one of the largest accounting firms in the nation. But it wasn’t what he wanted. The same passion for public service that made him want to join the Marine Corps kicked in again. He sees that same dedication in many of the uniformed officers here in Chattanooga. “At the risk of sounding corny,” Fletcher says, “these officers really do see it as a mission to help the people they serve. And that’s very attractive to someone who’s committed their life to public service.” So now we have a motivated leader who leads by example and a force of
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MUSIC SCENE
Resurrecting the Spirit of Nashville
D. Striker rediscovers the smoky, honky-tonk country sound of a pre-corporate Music City
Soul in the Scenic City Mikaela Dewar sings good for free at the Market This Fourth of July weekend may focus on fireworks, barbeque, beer, and symphonic bands playing favorite patriotic songs—but the holiday weekend winds down with an acoustic sound of blues, jazz and old-school country. Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, Mikaela Dewar is bringing her soulful sound to the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, July 6. What started out as playing on her dad’s old guitar at age 7 turned into booking gigs by age 9. After receiving a degree in French and politics, she grabbed her guitar, hit the road, and began playing music all over the world.
From Australia to London to Texas, Dewar’s talents have led to several awards and titles, including New Zealand’s premier country music accolade, The Gold Guitar Award, and a two-time win of the South Plains College Female Songwriter of the Year. But awards and titles aren’t the only thing Dewar has accomplished during her career. She recorded her first album, Overdressed, in Lubbock, Tx., and her second album, Hard as Nails, featuring local musicians in Nashville. Mikaela Dewar brings her soulful sound to the Scenic City on July 6 from 2 -3 p.m. at the Chattanooga Market. — Madeline Chambliss
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A Chattanooga tradition of celebrating Independence Day a day early (some things can't be explained) continues with an evening of American classics. Plus, it gives you Friday night to have your own party, the way George Washington intended. 8 p.m. Coolidge Park 1 River St. chattanoogaysmphony.org
Dancers, poets, musicians, professionals, students, seasoned performers, and those stepping out relatively unaccustomed to the stage. Expect surprises. Expect to be challenged. Expect to see acts that may uncomfortably stretch your perspective. 7:30 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
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In its second year, the festival aims to “gather some of the best local and regional experimental acts in one place,” to “help this aspect of the Chattanooga music scene to continue to grow,” according to organizer Jerry Reed. 7 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
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RECEIVED AN EMAIL A FEW WEEKS AGO, A VERY POlite, professional email from a fellow named D. Striker out of Nashville. Mr. Striker explained who he was, what he did, when he was coming to town and asked if I would consider listening to his new album.
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In terms of country music, this is the most sincere pumpkin patch I’ve seen in a long, long time.”
I admit I was taken aback. Usually I have to chase down bands and beg for material, which I frequently receive after the deadline for these music features has passed (making me very popular around the office) but here was this cat going completely old-school in his approach. That is what we in the word business call “foreshadowing”. As it happens, Mr. D. Striker is about as old-school as you can get: a country musician who dresses, sounds and (I suspect) lives the part. The disc arrived a few days ago, and if it had been vinyl I would have sworn it was late ’50s/ early ’60s vintage just by the look of it. Aside from the crystal-clear quality of the recording, the music itself supports that notion, as Striker has managed to capture the essence of smoky, latenight honky-tonk in his music. This is not rockabilly or psychobilly or fusion-country or any of a dozen other flavors of new-wave country. This is the good old stuff, or rather it’s new stuff done the old-fashioned way. This is country music from an era when being a player at the Grand Ole Opry meant you were practically royalty. It was an era of music that saw a curious blend of elegance and sawdust, refined grit and ladies’ hairstyles that put Marge Simpson to shame, but underneath all the pomp and circumstance
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of that time, there was real music being performed by real songwriters. The plastification of Nashville hadn’t quite taken hold yet. That era is what Striker’s music captures. But he is not an anachronism, no mere player dressing up to re-enact the “good ol’ days”. His music is contemporary—the marriage of old and new is tackled head-on in the tune, “Three Dudes in an Office”, in which the singer makes the point that authenticity isn’t bound up in trappings. It’s all about intent and how a great deal of what is perceived as “country” was/ is manufactured by three dudes in an office down on Music Row.
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“You brag you’re a redneck and I don’t doubt that’s true but livin’ near a strip mall, well that’s country too…” So it is. The album, Come Over Here, boasts 13 tracks and covers a lot of ground, much of it having to do with the “on the street” experiences of a classic country artist in the modern Nashville scene. It’s a fascinating exploration based on that alone, never mind that the music itself is beautifully arranged. The pervasive steel guitar is like an angelic chorus, albeit one whose halos are canted to one side, and Striker’s lyrics are clever and biting, humorous and full of depth. In terms of country music,
this is the most sincere pumpkin patch I’ve seen in a long, long time. Your opportunity to experience this firsthand is fast approaching. D. Striker will be appearing at JJ’s Bohemia on July 17 with Big Kitty as part of a promotional tour for the album. Whether your tastes run to country or not, there is so much appeal to this collection of tunes you need to hear it, and I’m certain you’ll want to own it. Beautiful playing and smart lyrics transcend any genre. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better example of what noncorporate Nashville is up to these days than Come Over Here.
Jess Goggans is a singer/songwriter living in Fort Payne, Alabama looking to make her way up to Chattanooga. My only question is “Why isn’t she already setting the stage on fire here?” The lady’s voice is practically a weapon, capable of cutting with scalpel precision or coming down on your head like a war hammer—and Ms. Goggans knows how to wield that weapon to supreme effect. Her breathy, sultry voice lures you in…then without warning flies to a crescendo with range reminiscent of young Aretha Franklin demanding some respect. Combine that voice with scorching guitar licks, Chet Atkins/Jerry Reed style pickin’, and an organ that can make the most devoted heathen feel a touch of the spiritual— now you’ve got something pretty damn hot. Goggans has been described as “funky folk”, and while that wouldn’t have been my first choice, I am hard pressed to deliver a better label. What I hear is a unique blend of R&B, rockabilly and good old-fashioned blues, delivered in a package that could find equal footing in New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis or Miami. Jess has a page on Reverbnation that sports five tunes and a link to her new album (released just a few weeks ago). Drop in, have a listen and send her a note letting her know that when she comes to town, the people who know what’s good in Chattanooga will show her band the love it deserves. — MTM
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thursday7.3 Live Jazz 6 p.m. The Meeting Place 1278 Market St. stjohnsrestaurant.com Live Bluegrass 6:30 p.m. Whole Foods Market 301 Manufacturers Rd. wholefoodsmarket.com Songwriter Shootout 7 p.m. The Camp House 1427 Williams St. thecamphouse.com Brownstone Band 7:30 p.m. Mocha Restaurant & Music Lounge 511 Broad St. mochajazz.net Pops on the River 8 p.m. Coolidge Park 1 River St. chattanoogaysmphony.org Open Mic with Hap Henninger 9 p.m. The Office (inside City Café) 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 Hot Damn, Ben Gaines Band 9 p.m. The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. thehonestpint.com Matt Stephens Project: Pre-4th of July Spectacular 9:30 p.m. Rhythm & Brews, 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com
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friday7.4 Power Players Show Band 11:30 a.m. Jewish Cultural Center 5461 N. Terrace Rd. jewishchattanooga.com Moonshine Music & Art Festival Noon Cherokee Farms 2035 Old Mineral Springs Rd., Lafayette, Ga. facebook.com/events/ 356074641176893/ Magic & Music at the Incline Noon Incline Railway 3917 St. Elmo Ave. ridetheincline.com Butch Ross 12:30 p.m. Chattanooga River Market Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St chattanoogarivermarket.com
Pulse pick: Moonshine Music & Art Festival Positivity, good vibes, and plenty of great live music for spending the weekend in the woods. Moonshine Music & Art Festival All weekend Cherokee Farms 2035 Old Mineral Springs Rd., Lafayette, Ga. facebook.com/events/ 356074641176893/
Eddie Pontiac 5:30 p.m. El Meson 2204 Hamilton Pl. Blvd. elmesonrestaurant.com The Mcroys, Brenda Bradshaw, Spirit Filled 6:30 p.m. Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace lanefh.com Mocha Renaissance Band 6:30 p.m. Mocha Restaurant & Music Lounge 511 Broad St. www.mochajazz.net Slide Brothers, The Power Players 7 p.m. Miller Plaza 850 Market St. nightfallchattanooga.com Wide Open Floor 7:30 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave.
barkinglegs.org Kathy Tugman 8:30 p.m. The Foundry 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Scott James Stambaugh 9 p.m. The Office (inside City Café) 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 The Communicators Present: That 90’s Show Red, White & Blue Edition 10 p.m. Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com
saturday7.5 The Old Time Travelers 11 a.m. Rock City Gardens 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, Ga. seerockcity.com Moonshine Music & Art Festival Noon Cherokee Farms 2035 Old Mineral Springs Rd., Lafayette, Ga. facebook.com/events/ 356074641176893/ Magic & Music at the Incline Noon Incline Railway 3917 St. Elmo Ave. ridetheincline.com The Do Rights 12:30 p.m. Chattanooga River Market Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. (423) 648-2496
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Dead Testaments Benefit to Support Howard School 3 p.m. Mocha Restaurant & Music Lounge 511 Broad St. www.mochajazz.net Jason Thomas and the Mean-Eyed Cats 5 p.m. Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market St. choochoo.com Eddie Pontiac 5:30 p.m. El Meson 2204 Hamilton Pl. Blvd. elmesonrestaurant.com Leaky Sockets Festival 2014 7 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Kathy Tugman 8:30 p.m. The Foundry 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Downstream, Arythmia, Fifth Street Saints 9:30 p.m. Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com Kara-Ory-Oke 10 p.m. The Office (inside City Café) 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 Soul Survivor 10 p.m. Sugar’s Ribs 507 Broad St. sugarsribs.com Milele Roots 10 p.m. JJ’s Bohemia
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sunday7.6 The Old Time Travelers 11 a.m. Rock City Gardens 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, Ga. seerockcity.com Moonshine Music & Art Festival Noon Cherokee Farms 2035 Old Mineral Springs Rd., LaFayette, Ga. facebook.com/events/ 356074641176893/ Magic & Music at the Incline Noon Incline Railway 3917 St. Elmo Ave. ridetheincline.com Ryan Oyer 12:30 p.m. Chattanooga Market First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com All American Series: Jennifer Daniels 1 p.m. Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View huntermuseum.org Mikaela Dewar 2 p.m. Chattanooga Market First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com Sunday Jam 7 p.m. Ziggy’s 607 Cherokee Blvd. (423) 265-8711
The Old Time Travelers 7 p.m. The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. thehonestpint.com Blind Draw! 9 p.m. Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. budssportsbar.com
monday7.7 Brad Passons 6 p.m. Lake Winnepesaukah 1730 Lakeview Dr., Rossville, Ga. lakewinnie.com Old School 7 p.m. J & J Restaurant and Lounge 2208 Glass St. (423) 622-3579
tuesday7.8 Ben Honeycutt, Robby Hopkins, Preston Parris 6:30 p.m. Heritage House Arts and Civic Center 1428 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-9474 Tim Starnes, Davey Smith 7 p.m. Sugar’s Downtown 507 Broad St. sugarschattanooga.com Wendell Matthews Acoustic 7 p.m. North Chatt Cat 346 Frazier Ave. (423) 266-9466 Open Mic with Mike McDade 9 p.m.
Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pk. tremonttavern.com Tricurious, Chifton, Abdu Ali, Kindora 10 p.m. JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com
wednesday7.9 Gabriel Newell 5 p.m. Chattanooga Market First Tennessee Pavilion 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com Eddie Pontiac 5:30 p.m. El Meson 248 Northgate Mall elmesonrestaurant.com Dan Sheffield 7:30 p.m. Sugar’s Downtown 507 Broad St. sugarschattanooga.com Open Mic with Ryan Oyer 8 p.m. The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. thehonestpint.com Chattanooga Unplugged Presents: The Dead Testaments, Megan Howard 9 p.m. Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com
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WINE&SPIRITS Psychedelic Folk-Rock, We will meet or beat any advertised price and special order any wine available in the Chattanooga Market!
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he up-and-coming Japanese psychedelic quintet Kikagaku Moyo, on its new album Forest of Lost Children, seems to prefer to use teleportation to various geographic and sonic locales and never settles on a single vibe throughout the album’s six tracks. While the diversity is admirable and keeps the listeners on their toes, it also doesn’t quite let each song expand fully and spread its wings to get to dizzying heights. There’s an undercurrent of restraint with a cleanliness felt even through the fuzz-rock vamps, and the group’s poise is constantly maintained; perhaps in live performances, the band lets itself go with a little more freedom, but on record, there seems to be an awareness of borders with a self-consciousness. The opening “Semicircle” is a faux ashram or hippie commune jam, with an acoustic guitar onechord bed with sitar brush strokes and obligatory flute and tambou-
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People 3xaWOMAN (Telegraph Harp) rine accents, as if announcing, with small-font uppercase letters, yes, this is psychedelic folk. However, the style abruptly jumps with the next track, “Kodama,” featuring an electric, driving blues-rock riff with delicate vocal harmonizing and a distant guitar solo, and it’s followed by “Smoke and Mirrors,” which is sort of like Golden Earring with wah guitar and the rhythmic jerk of “Take Five.” The album’s superior second half begins with “Streets of Calcutta,” sporting a killer fuzz bass and sitar riff, and its salient melody can easily be imagined in some movie soundtrack. The closing track, “White Moon,” takes things down to a calming, relaxed tempo with malleted drums, bowed strings and sitar flourishes that aren’t merely ornamental, perhaps sounding like an Indian version of Yo La Tengo, even down to the dreamy vocals. “Dabbling” is too weak a word
to describe what Kikagaku Moyo is doing on this album, but the group seems to consciously not paint itself into a corner, taking on the breadth of the psychedelic folk-rock genre with aplomb.
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hose who remember the late-’80s television show “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” will certainly recall its silly yet kind of brilliant, catchy and self-referential theme song, with lyrics like, “This is the theme to Garry’s show” and “This is the music that you hear as you watch the credits.” That ditty comes to mind when listening to the new avantrock album 3xaWOMAN from the NYC trio People, which probably will win the award for “Most Self-Aware Album of 2014.” Parts of it are downright hilarious, but more importantly, it has a peculiar vitality and playful adventurousness mixed with a bit of punkish audacity. Take for example the track
“What’s So Woman About That Woman,” a fast and heavy garage-fuzz-rock stomper, with lyrics that explain that “four times a woman” is “too much woman,” followed by the admission that “Lionel Richie was right about how many times a woman.” Two members will be familiar to those in tune with NYC’s avant-jazz scene—celebrated guitarist/vocalist Mary Halvorson and the formidable drummer Kevin Shea of Mostly Other People Do The Killing—and bassist Kyle Forester is a member of the pop band The Ladybug Transistor and Crystal Stilts. Halvorson delivers agile and inspired playing with her trademark note-warping, and she sings with a clear, matter-of-fact tone; Shea lets his animalistic drumming discombobulate violently then lock into a pattern when the song calls for it. The core trio is augmented by trumpeter Peter Evans (Shea’s MOPDTK band mate) with horn players Sam Kulik and Dan Peck, playing Evans’ arrangements. 3xaWOMAN goes into fuzz-pop territory with “Piles for Miles,” with a discordant skronk slyly lurking between the steering chords, and the charmingly goofy “The Lyrics Are Simultaneously About How the Song Stars and What the Lyrics Are About” provides real-time commentary about itself, possibly a bit like a tongue-in-cheek take on Stark Reality’s music-theory primer “All You Need to Make Music.” Don’t be fooled into thinking this might be a jazz album. No, it’s a smirking, way-left-of-center rock album that explodes with brash outbursts, disintegrates and regroups constantly, dancing around structures and teasing those who can’t handle the unpredictable.
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The Telltale 3D-Printed Heart Is Really Here 3D Ops is doing something so new the FDA hasn’t regulated it (yet)
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Based on your scan data we can, essentially, take your heart out of your body and hand it to a surgeon.”
Rich Bailey is a professional writer, editor and (sometimes) public relations consultant. 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.
When is a 3D-printed heart like a cartoon flip book? Just as you can flip through static drawings in rapid succession to create animated movement, if you combine a sequence of MRI images in the right way, something different is created: a 3D RICH image you can print. That’s what Gig Tank company 3D Operations is doing. The company’s president, Daniel Hampton, spent years using 3D printing to create custom surgical tools based on scans of patient anatomy. He created 3D Operations to take the next step: 3D printing organs from the same
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type of 2D scans. These organs would remain strictly outside the body. A surgeon might show a heart patient exactly what upcoming surgery would do using a 3D printout of the patient’s heart, complete with the defect to be corrected. BAILEY Once a particularly difficult or innovative surgery was done, the surgeon could reenact the operation on a 3Dprinted organ—heart, brain, lungs, liver, anything—to educate other surgeons. Or a medical device manufacturer could use a printed organ, complete with defect, to show surgeons how a new
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product could be used to correct the problem. If education and product development were all 3D Ops’ products would ever be used for, the company would be almost ready to go to market. But here’s where it really gets interesting. If a surgeon wants to use a 3D model based on actual MRI and CT data to study the patient’s anatomy and prepare for surgery, the company’s product might be considered a medical device and subject to approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Or not. What 3D Ops is doing has never been done, so the FDA doesn’t know how to regulate it. “What they’re doing with this model is they’re getting inside and understanding your anatomy from a base level that they can’t do right now, because they can’t take your heart out and look at it— but now we can,” says Hamp-
ton. “Based on your scan data we can, essentially, take your heart out of your body and hand it to a surgeon and say, “Here, this is what you’re going to see when you get in there.’” The FDA considers anything used to treat or diagnose an issue to be a medical device and subject to review and approval. The question is whether it is possible that having a 3D model could hurt someone where having a 2D model would not. “Could they misdiagnose you because of the model?” asks Hampton. “And what we say...is that the model is not used for diagnosis. The diagnosis is based on the MRI. When you use the model, you’re essentially practicing surgery so you know what you’re doing before you get in there. You’re not using the model to diagnose. You’re using the model to plan,
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and those are two completely different things.” Hampton’s company is not the only one grappling with 3D printing in the operating room, but it’s the only one (as far as he knows) that’s making the FDA scratch its head. Other companies use 3D printing to create instruments used in surgery or artificial bones that are implanted. These things are clearly subject to FDA approval. 3D Operations is using software that is commercially available and already FDA-approved to convert 2D scans to 3D images that are viewed on 2D screens. The only difference is in the output. But it turns out there is a human element in the 3D conversion. As 2D files are prepared for 3D conversion, human judgment is needed to choose what gets printed from the entire visual field of the 2D scan. Hampton uses the flip book analogy. “Say you have a cartoon flip book, and a tree that stays in the same place and you have a little guy running,” he says. “As I flip through, the tree never moves
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"The Dance of the Dolphin" by Delores Hamilton
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They Are What They Are… Fabulous ETC's “La Cage aux Folles” as fun and poignant as ever after 30 years
From Salon to Sewing Two upcoming shows at AVA showcase artistic diversity Chattanooga artists have endless opportunities to share their latest creations with the community. One of the biggest supporters is the Association for Visual Arts. Since 1986, AVA has provided programs, resources, exhibition spaces, and more for “those who make art”. Two of AVA’s exhibits, the “AVA AllMembers Salon Show”, and “Needle & Thread” are scheduled to open in August and September respectively—so there’s still time to get involved. Opening August 1, the “AVA AllMembers Salon Show” will be a nonjuried salon-style exhibit featuring the work of current AVA members. Only one piece from each artist will be accepted and each piece must be no larger than four feet in any direction. All
2-D or 3-D media will be considered. Designed to celebrate the American Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek, and pay tribute to completed quilts and the process behind them, “Needle & Thread” will be a display of aspects of quilt making. That might include materials, sewing, cutting and pattern techniques, or a theme of quilt making or sewing. It’s up to the artist, but the options are endless. AVA’s Exhibition Advisory Panel will jury “Needle & Thread”. The exhibit will open September 6. For more information, including submission guidelines visit avarts.org, or contact Lauren Goforth at lgoforth@ avarts.org — Madeline Chambliss
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Dancers, poets, musicians, professionals, students, seasoned performers, and those stepping out relatively unaccustomed to the stage. Expect surprises. Expect to see acts that stretch your perspective. 7:30 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
Watch some of your favorite LEGOS come to life in this full-length motion picture that follows Emmet, a perfectly average LEGO minifigure. 2:30 p.m. Eastgate Public Library 5705 Marlin Rd. chattlibrary.org
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It's the monthly free day at the Hunter with gallery exploration, tours, art projects for the kids and music from Jennifer Daniels. Come visit the jewel of Chattanooga's museums. Noon Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968 huntermuseum.org
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N 1967, THE BEATLES WERE COMMISSIONED TO WRITE a song that could be understood by the masses. So, John Lennon and Paul McCartney set to work writing the most universal truth they could think of: “All You Need is Love.” They hoped to send a message of peace and understanding in its simplest form, without attempting to tear down political walls.
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The audience will be invited to sit either in general seating or the cabaret tables, giving them an opportunity to engage with the show in a much more intimate way.”
Similarly, “La Cage aux Folles”, opening July 17 at the Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga, seeks to explore that truth beyond the traditional “boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl get married and live happily ever after” story so often told and so easily accepted. Instead, it looks at love from a more universal perspective and asks the audience to recognize the overwhelming power of love beyond the confines of the “straight” (and narrow). Written by Harvey Fierstein in 1983 and based on a play of the same name by French playwright Jean Poiret, “La Cage” is a tale as old as time… well, if you exclude the drag queens, nightclubs and conflicts between political conservatism and homosexuality. (The film “The Birdcage”, with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, was an adaptation of the Broadway hit.) The story centers around a gay couple, Georges, the proprietor of a St. Tropez nightclub featuring a nightly drag show, and his partner and the club’s star performer, Albin. It unfolds as they prepare to meet the fiancée of Georges’ son and her extremely conservative family. Hilarity ensues as they attempt to become the mod-
el family but struggle to be anything other than exactly who they are, which happens to be far more fabulous and much more entertaining. It’s a story about family, acceptance, and most importantly, love. ETC’s director, Garry Lee Posey, selected this piece in part because of his personal connection to the show, but also because ultimately the show is “just about people loving each other…[It] reminds people that we’re all just people, trying to make a family and love.” In a society polarized on the issue of gay marriage, “La Cage” carries an important reminder that families and relationships ultimately boil down to one thing: love. And while the show
relies heavily on the relationship and security of a gay couple, Posey points out that it’s not a show that forces the issue of “accept me for who I am”. In fact, it’s beyond that. As one of the show’s most powerful and famous songs says, “I am who I am”. ETC’s production boasts a large cast, mostly new actors to the ETC stage, many of whom are drag performers. “Chattanooga has a pretty large drag community,” Posey says, “and with this kind of show, we’re able to tap into that as a market.” The nightclub is a central part of the story and so, therefore, are the drag queens who perform in it. The audience will be invited to sit
either in general seating or the cabaret tables, giving them an opportunity to engage with the show in a much more intimate way. “There are two things I find extremely important,” Posey says, “One is imagination. The second is the collaborative effort between the audience and the actor.” Bringing the audience directly into the show allows the performers to engage in a much more realistic way and “creates a nice intimacy so the audience feels like because they’re so close, they’re a part of the story.” Enjoying this show is no challenge. From toe-tapping, memorable Broadway show tunes written by Jerry Herman, to a beautiful script by Fierstein,
to the grand color, pop and panache of the drag show within the show, this is a production for all lovers of musical theater. For, as any audience member will no doubt feel, to understand and enjoy “La Cage aux Folles”, love is really all you need. “La Cage aux Folles” July 17-27. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga 5600 Brainerd Rd. (inside Eastgate Town Center) (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT thursday7.3 Summer Book Sale 10 a.m. Northgate Mall 271 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4351 facebook.com/folchatt “Open 24 Hours” exhibit opens 10 a.m. Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968 huntermuseum.org Star Spangled Supper: Barbecue, Music and Fireworks 5:30 p.m. Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.org Ambi Artists Creative Cluster 6 p.m. Heritage House 1428 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-9474 America’s Birthday Cruise 7 p.m. Pier 2 Riverfront Parkway (423) 265-0698 tnaqua.org Pops on the River 7 p.m. Coolidge Park 200 River St. (423) 265-0771 chattanoogapops.com Roy Haber 7:30 p.m. The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Poetry Night 8 p.m. Rhapsody Café 1201 Hixson Pike
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Summer Book Sale (423) 266-3093 facebook.com/rhapsody-café
friday7.4 Zoe’s Rainbow Dash 5K Color Run 8 a.m. Hamilton Place Mall 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 894-7177 zoesrainbowdash.com Summer Book Sale 10 a.m. Northgate Mall 271 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4351 facebook.com/folchatt Independence Day Celebration at the Jewish Cultural Center 11:30 a.m. Jewish Cultural Center 5461 North Terrace Rd. (423) 493-0270 jewishchattanooga.com Red, White & Blue Days
Pulse pick: Roy Haber Fans appreciate his will to speak his mind, sparing no karmic expense, and excluding no one in his satirical tirades in today's "Patriot Act" society. Roy is live, direct, and brutally honest. Roy Haber The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com
Noon Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St. (423) 757-2143 cdmfun.org Folk School of Chattanooga, Illusionist Jaden Maxwell Noon Incline Railway 3917 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 821-4224 ridetheincline.com Wide Open Floor 7:30 p.m. Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. (423) 624-5347 barkinglegs.org
saturday7.5 Downtown Kayak Adventure 9:30 a.m. Coolidge Park 200 River St. (423) 643-6888
outdoorchattanooga.com Summer Book Sale 10 a.m. Northgate Mall 271 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4351 facebook.com/folchatt Chattanooga River Market 10 a.m. Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. (423) 648-2496 chattanoogarivermarket.com Saturday Morning Handicrafts 10:30 a.m. Northgate Public Library 278 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-0635 chattlibrary.org Oil Paint Making Demo with Amanda Brazier 11 a.m. River Gallery 400 E. Second St. (423) 265-5033 river-gallery.com Folk School of Chattanooga, Illusionist Jaden Maxwell Noon Incline Railway 3917 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 821-4224 ridetheincline.com Eastgate Saturday Cinema: “TheLEGO Movie” 2:30 p.m. Eastgate Public Library 5705 Marlin Rd. chattlibrary.org “A Death In The Library” murder mystery 6 p.m. Northgate Public Library 278 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-0635 chattlibrary.org Roy Haber 7:30 p.m.
The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com “The King and I” 8 p.m. Signal Mountain Playhouse 1104 James Blvd. (423) 886-5243 smph.org “Xanadu” 8 p.m. Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com
sunday7.6 Downtown Kayak Adventure 9:30 a.m. Coolidge Park 200 River St. (423) 643-6888 outdoorchattanooga.com Chattanooga Market: Peach Festival 11 a.m. First Tennessee Pavilion 1829 Carter St. (423) 402-9957 chattanoogamarket.com Folk School of Chattanooga, Illusionist Jaden Maxwell Noon Incline Railway 3917 Saint Elmo Ave. (423) 821-4224 ridetheincline.com Summer Book Sale Noon Northgate Mall 271 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4351 facebook.com/folchattFree First Free Sunday Noon
Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968 huntermuseum.org The Awesome Opossum 1:30 p.m. Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center 400 Garden Rd. (423) 821-1160 chattanooganaturecenter.org Docent’s Choice Tour 2 p.m. Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center 400 Garden Rd. (423) 821-1160 chattanooganaturecenter.org “Xanadu” 2:30 p.m. Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Roy Haber 7:30 p.m. The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com
monday7.7 Choo Choo Chorus Rehearsal 7 p.m. All Saints Academy 310 E. Eighth St. (423) 876-7359 choochoochorus.org
tuesday7.8 Blue Ridge Carvers 10 a.m. The Art Center 420 W. Main St.
(706) 632-7785 blueridgearts.net Chattanooga Writer’s Guild 6 p.m. Downtown Public Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 757-5310 chattlibrary.org
wednesday7.9 Middle Eastern Dance 10:30 a.m. Jewish Cultural Center 5461 North Terrace Rd. (423) 493-0270 jewishchattanooga.com Let’s Make Terrariums! 1 p.m. Downtown Public Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 757-5310 chattlibrary.org Wednesday Art Table 3 p.m. Northgate Public Library 278 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 870-0635 chattlibrary.org Main Street Farmers Market 4 p.m. Southside Chattanooga 325 East Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.com Wednesday Market 4 p.m. First Tennessee Pavilion 1829 Carter St. (423) 402-9957 chattanoogamarket.com Rapid Learning Kayak Roll Practice 6 p.m. Chester Frost Park 2318 Gold Point Circle (423) 842-0177 outdoorchattanooga.com
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Zoe’s Rainbow Dash 5K Color Run
ongoing “Constant Motion” River Gallery 400 E. Second St. river-gallery.com “Fire and Steel: The Metal sculpture of Turry Lindstrom” Graffiti 505 Cherokee Blvd. hillcityart.com “Community Quilt Exhibit” Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association 420 W. Main St. blueridgearts.net “Magnificent Minis” In-Town Gallery 26A Frazier Ave. intowngallery.com “Emerging Artists Exhibit” AVA Gallery 30 Frazier Ave. avarts.org “Abstract and Contemporary” Reflection Gallery 5600 Brainerd Rd. reflectionsgallerytn.com “Hunter Invitational III” Hunter Museum of American Art 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org Dirt Track History Races Museum Center at 5ive Points 200 Inman Street East. museumcenter.org “The Wizard of Oz” Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St. cdmfun.org
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FILM SCENE
“Groundhog Day: Alien Fighter!” Tom Cruise vehicle is a solid, if not very inspired, summer blockbuster
Night of the Living Fleas Shock Theatre’s baaaack…are you scared yet? October may be the time of year when television stations screen late-night marathons of all films spooky, scary, and scream-worthy, but chilly weather isn’t mandated for those after-hours programs presented by our favorite horror hosts. On Saturday July 5, when the clock strikes midnight, WDEF-TV12 will air the sixth episode of Shock Theatre, hosted by the infamous ghoul Dr. Shock (Jack Gray) and his equally spooky sidekick Nurse Goodbody. In addition to featuring the 1962 horror film “Carnival of Souls”, the twohour program includes skits, original music, movie facts and horror news. The episode, presented in the same style as classic, campy horror shows, centers
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around a “zombie flea-pocalypse” backstory that is described as “a world under siege as zombie fleas escape and devour a city.” The zombie fleas also moonlight as circus performers in “Dr. Shock’s Zombie Flea Circus.” Alongside Dr. Shock and Nurse Goodbody are Dingbat, a mischievous puppet, and “Dirge,” a “dream reaper” and puppet master. Husky Burnette will take the stage as the musical guest, performing a song from his new album, “Tales from East End Boulevard.” But the spooky fun doesn’t end on July 5! A regular rotation of Shock Theatre episodes is scheduled to air on WDEFTV12 the first Saturday of every month. — Madeline Chambliss
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NYC police officer Ralph Sarchie investigates a series of crimes. He joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the possessions that are terrorizing their city. Director: Scott Derrickson Stars: Eric Bana, Édgar Ramírez, Olivia Munn, Chris Coy
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DGE OF TOMORROW” IS YET ANOTHER TOM Cruise sci-fi action vehicle to add to the pile. At least once a year, we get a movie where Tom Cruise saves the world by running intensely towards the conclusion, at full sprint, blocking alien projectiles with a perfectly chiseled chin. It’s easy to dismiss Tom Cruise films, especially if you find the actor himself a little distasteful. But there JOHN is no denying that in general, Tom Cruise films have a middling sort of quality that rarely makes them completely worthless. They are usually entertaining and well acted, even if the plots and characters are interchangeable. “Edge of Tomorrow” belongs near the top of the Tom Cruise pile, due to an effective Harold Ramis storytelling style and several quality performances throughout the film. It’s a summer movie, one that falls apart with too much scrutiny, but good enough to keep an audience entertained for two hours. In essence, “Edge of Tomorrow” is a Tom Cruise #1 with a side of pop science, easily digestible—and quickly forgotten. War has broken out across Europe. The aggressors are an alien invasion force, brought to the world by a Russian meteor. They are tentacled and fast, dubbed “mimics” by the movie’s protagonists, creatures that are neither biological nor mechanical
but somewhere in the middle. They move so fast and attack so randomly, we never get much of a look at DEVORE their actual shape. There is a scene set in a London pub, where the locals discuss what the aliens might want with the planet, whether they desire our minerals, our water, or our oxygen. None of the answers are satisfactory and Cruise’s character manages to sum up the screenwriter’s opinion by saying “Does it matter? They’re here.” He’s right, of course. As far as most films like this go, the story lies only in the defeat of the invaders. Like far too many science fiction monsters, these aliens are hive-minded, consisting of millions of individuals that are part of a single organism evolved to survive. They are pests to be exterminated, not a sentient species to be reasoned with. Why cloud a film with moral ambiguity when blowing things up is so satisfying? The aliens aren’t the point. The point is the storytelling. Cage (Tom Cruise) is an officer in the U.S. military with the relatively simple
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job of selling the war to the Americans. He is visiting the general in charge of allied operations in London when he finds himself railroaded onto the front lines. During the science fiction equivalent of the Battle of Normandy, Cage is dropped into combat, where he promptly dies after an encounter with a big blue bad guy. Through movie magic, this gives Cage the power to relive the previous 24 hours. Believe me, it is not a coincidence that the leading ladies in both the film “Groundhog Day” and “Edge of Tomorrow” are named Rita. “Edge of Tomorrow” might have well been called “Groundhog Day: Alien Fighter!” Cage doesn’t have time to ice sculpt or learn the piano, however; he is tasked with finding the source of the aliens’ power and destroying it. This involves lots and lots of dying, usually in horrible ways, only to wake up the same spot as before. These deaths are the source of the film’s dark sense of humor—the film is funnier than one might expect. There is something satisfying about watching Cage die over and over again.
The film also owes much of its structure to video games. This is more a byproduct of modern filmmaking than overt intention. The look is a combination of games like “MechWarrior” and “Halo”, with bits of “Gears of War” and every other science fiction firstperson shooter ever made. The single save point at the beginning of the level is reminiscent of early Nintendo frustration. Gaming of my era was done through rote memorization and muscle memory. There is no quicksave in “Ghouls and Goblins” and “Edge of Tomorrow” follows the same rules. Whether this amplifies the tension of the film or makes the movie repetitive is up for debate. I’d say the management of the plot structure is one of the film’s best features. The story never feels forced or dull. “Edge of Tomorrow” is summer blockbuster filmmaking at its utmost. There’s not much to think about, but it’s worth a matinee, especially if you’re a Tom Cruise fan. Tempered expectations will make for a solid moviegoing experience.
“‘Edge of Tomorrow’ is a Tom Cruise #1 with a side of pop science, easily digestible—and quickly forgotten.”
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Independence Day is upon us, and whether you’re planning a leisure day on the lake or staying cool by the pool, one thing remains consistent: Beer will be involved. The question arises—which beer to bring along to your Fourth festivities? Some will cling to the classic pilsner found at every convenience store everywhere, but others will adopt the microbrew trend and maybe even try something new. Whatever you’re drinking, it needs to be cold and—surprise—it should be canned for maximum freshness. Here are some canned microbrews that’ll satisfy your palate and keep you refreshed. The Founder’s All Day IPA is a beer that’s trending this summer. The M.O. for this beer is “balance”. Brewed with a complex array of malt, grains and hops, this beer is truly a session ale, which is something you’ll find standard with most micro summer brews. A session beer is a balanced, quaffable beer containing no more than five percent alcohol by volume (ABV). These beers are known for their easy drinkability, which is important in the summer when you’re drinking to stay cool and hydrated. Whole Food’s beer
buyer Jason Charlesworth says a session beer is a good choice for the Fourth because the consumer can drink a few and not feel weighed down by the beer. Another session beer that’s hot this summer is Terrapin’s RecreationAle. This hopped-up session ale is perfect for any outdoor activity. Jason pointed out that drinkers of this beer love the 12-pack cans to grab and go. If session beers aren’t your cup of tea (or should I say, can of beer), never fear. Oskar Blue’s Mamas Little Yella Pils is a different take on your typical pilsner. This hop-forward pilsner is a classic clear golden color, but has a full-flavored taste that can only be created by a microbrewery. Finch’s Beer Company’s Wet Hot American Wheat has an initial sweetness balanced by a hoppy finish. Jason believes even those who aren’t particularly fond of wheat beers will enjoy this one. “Some people are turned off by wheat beer,” he says. “I myself don’t drink most wheat beers—but this is just a good beer.” Whatever your plans are for this Fourth of July have fun, and remember to stay cool, stay safe, and pick up a canned six-pack along the way. Happy Independence Day!
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Consider This with Dr. Rick by Dr. Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D. Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.— Carl Jung One very valuable way to be mindful of our process is to look at our relationships. Our friends (and indeed everyone in our lives) act as a sort of mirror, showing us parts of ourselves. What’s usually pretty obvious is what we have in common with others, i.e., we both like to go running, or have the same taste in movies, etc. But if you look a little deeper into this “mirror,” you’ll notice, for instance, that this friend annoys you when he’s short-tempered. And upon reflection, your own temper is something you dislike in yourself. Or this other person’s jealousy bothers you, as does your own. Or these people have a lot of money and irritatingly show it off. Perhaps you don’t like the “show off” part of yourself. Another friend tends to see the good in people, mirroring something you’re working on. How do others push your buttons? How do they show you yourself? This is how everyone you meet offers you one more little gift of insight. chattanoogapulse.com • July 3-9, 2014 • The Pulse • 27
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Venus de Milo is a famous Greek statue that’s over 2,100 years old. Bigger than life size, it depicts the goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. Its current home is the Louvre Museum in Paris, but for hundreds of years it was lost— buried underground on the Greek island of Milos. In 1820, a farmer found it while he was out digging on his land. I foresee a comparable discovery by you in the coming weeks, Cancerian. You will uncover a source of beauty, love, or pleasure—or perhaps all three— that has been missing or forgotten for a long time.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have permission to compose an allpurpose excuse note for yourself. If you’d like, you may also forge my signature on it so you can tell everyone that your astrologer sanctified it. This document will be ironclad and inviolable. It will serve as a poetic license that abolishes your guilt and remorse. It will authorize you to slough off senseless duties, evade deadening requirements, escape small-minded influences, and expunge numbing habits. Even better, your extra-strength excuse note will free you to seek out adventures you have been denying yourself for no good reason.
have seized power,” writes Danish poet Morten Sondergaard in his fanciful poem “The Lovers.” “They have introduced laws decreeing that orgasms need never come to an end. Roses function as currency. . . The words ‘you’ and ‘I’ are now synonymous.” A world like the one he describes is a fantasy, of course. It’s impossible. But I predict that in the coming weeks you could create conditions that have resemblances to that utopia. So be audacious in your quest for amorous bliss and convivial romance. Dare to put love at the top of your priority list. And be inventive!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): According to an ancient Greek myth, Sisyphus keeps pushing a boulder up a steep hill only to lose control of it just before he reaches the top, watching in dismay as it tumbles to the bottom. After each failure, he lumbers back down to where he started and makes another effort to roll it up again—only to fail again. The myth says he continues his futile attempts for all eternity. I’m happy to report, Leo, that there is an important difference between your story and that of Sisyphus. Whereas you have tried and tried and tried again to complete a certain uphill task, you will not be forever frustrated. In fact, I believe a breakthrough will come soon, and success will finally be yours. Will it be due to your gutsy determination or your neurotic compulsion or both? It doesn’t matter.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the Inuktitut language spoken in northern Canada, the term iminngernaveersaartunngortussaavunga means “I should try not to become an alcoholic.” I encourage you to have fun saying that a lot in the coming days. Why? Now is an excellent time to be playful and light-hearted as you wage war against any addictive tendencies you might have. Whether it’s booze or gambling or abusive relationships or anything else that tempts you to act like an obsessive self-saboteur, you have more power than usual to break its hold on you—especially if you don’t take yourself too seriously.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Would you like your savings account to grow? Then deposit money into in it on a consistent basis. Would you like to feel good and have a lot of physical energy? Eat healthy food, sleep as much as you need to, and exercise regularly. Do you want people to see the best in you and give you the benefit of the doubt? See the best in them and give them the benefit of the doubt. Would you love to accomplish your most important goal? Decide what you want more than anything else and focus on it with relaxed intensity. Yes, Aries, life really is that simple—or at least it is right now. If you want to attain interesting success, be a master of the obvious.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many of America’s founding fathers believed slavery was immoral, but they owned slaves themselves and ordained the institution of slavery in the U.S. Constitution. They didn’t invent hypocrisy, of course, but theirs was an especially tragic version. In comparison, the hypocrisy that you express is mild. Nevertheless, working to minimize it is a worthy task. And here’s the good news: You are now in a position to become the zodiac’s leader in minimizing your hypocrisy. Of all the signs, you can come closest to walking your talk and practicing what you preach. So do it! Aim to be a master of translating your ideals into practical action. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the last two decades, seven Academy Award winners have given thanks to God while accepting their Oscars. By contrast, 30 winners have expressed their gratitude to film studio executive Harvey Weinstein. Who would you acknowledge as essential to your success, Libra? What generous souls, loving animals, departed helpers, and spiritual beings have contributed to your ability to thrive? Now is an excellent time to make a big deal out of expressing your appreciation. For mysterious reasons, doing so will enhance your luck and increase your chances for future success.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Percival Lowell (1855-1916) was an influential astronomer who launched the exploration that led to the discovery of Pluto. He also made some big mistakes. Here’s one: Gazing at Venus through his telescope, he swore he saw spokes emanating from a central hub on the planet’s surface. But we now know that Venus is shrouded with such thick cloud cover that no surface features are visible. So what did Lowell see? Due to an anomaly in his apparatus, the telescope projected shadows from inside his eyes onto the image of Venus. The “spokes” were actually the blood vessels in his retinas. Let this example serve as a cautionary tale for you in the coming weeks, Capricorn. Don’t confuse what’s within you with what’s outside you. If you can clearly discern the difference, your closest relationships will experience healing breakthroughs. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I believe in getting into hot water; it keeps you clean.” So said British writer G. K. Chesterton. Now I’m passing his advice on to you just in time for the Purge and Purify Phase of your astrological cycle. In the coming weeks, you will generate good fortune for yourself whenever you wash your own brain and absolve your own heart and flush the shame out of your healthy sexual feelings. As you proceed with this work, it may expedite matters if you make a conscious choice to undergo a trial by fire. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I awake in a land where the lovers
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your urge to merge is heating up. Your curiosity about combinations is intensifying. I think it’s time to conduct jaunty experiments in mixing and blending. Here’s what I propose: Let your imagination run half-wild. Be unpredictable as you play around with medleys and hodgepodges and sweet unions. But don’t be attached to the outcomes. Some of your research may lead to permanent arrangements, and some won’t. Either result is fine. Your task is to enjoy the amusing bustle, and learn all you can from it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The American painter Ivan Albright (1897-1983) was a meticulous creator. He spent as much time as necessary to get every detail right. An entire day might go by as he worked to perfect one square inch of a painting, and some of his pieces took years to finish. When the task at hand demanded intricate precision, he used a brush composed of a single hair. That’s the kind of attention to minutia I recommend for you—not forever, but for the next few weeks. Be careful and conscientious as you build the foundation that will allow you maximum freedom of movement later this year. Homework: Picasso said, “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.” Your comment? Write uaregod@comcast.net
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BlueTube: Po-Po vs. Video Officer Alex on the pros and cons of you fillming the police
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You have every right to film. Just know that all you’re doing is very likely making what may not have been a bad situation worse, with the quite possible intent of profiting from 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. Follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/alexteach
Last week, something miraculous happened: Nine different people in Washington, D.C., agreed on the same thing. They even wrote down their conclusions in a document titled “Riley vs. California.” It’s a bit of a dry read, but to those of us in the law enforcement business it’s a pretty big deal. Yet, the reason I’m writing this is that to most ALEX of the cops I know? It isn’t. (Give me a second before you post this “like” to the “CopBlock” Facebook page.) This ruling deals with the constitutionality of going through someone’s cell phone after their arrest, or more specifically, the fact that it isn’t constitutional, according to the Supremes. In all honesty, I can’t think of a local case where this was done, but the fact that it went to the Supreme Court indicates it was happening elsewhere. Why did my co-workers and I avoid this? Because it’s an extremely stupid shortcut to take for something that you know with complete certainty will
ruin your case, your reputation, and set the bad guy free. Hence, it is avoided as a rule. Literally. Like the ruling stated in several different ways, we can get a warrant pretty damn quickly and we do so quite frequently when it’s warranted. Making what is indeed a gold mine of information useless is just bad business—but apparently not everyone across TEACH the country got that memo. There is no ambiguity with this decision. It was unanimous. Yet discussion about this case led to another topic with a friend of mine. “What if I’m just standing around,” he said, “not in any way in the way and videotaping you. What is your personal stance on somebody filming you in action?” (Arrest, he confided, seemed to be a common reason for police to access someone’s phone.) I was annoyed at the implication, but my annoyance wasn’t the point. “First,” I told him, “if you record something and it happens to be the continuance of a crime, it would make
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that phone evidence of such and it could be subject to being added to the case file. That is, if you record a crime the device becomes evidence. The courts agree.” His jaw clenched slightly. “That’s just a possibility though, and that’s not what you’re asking.” I paused. “What you’re asking is how I feel about being videotaped.” He nodded. “I have nothing to hide and never have,” I said. “In fact, somewhere on us is a transmitter where we record you and ourselves both, usually with a digital camera based in our car. It’s not about being afraid of being videotaped.” His eyes said I was making a point. “We tape ourselves constantly. “The problem with you taping us is it’s a freakin’ DISTRACTION of what is generally a fairly serious situation. You are dividing the cops’ attention and exponentially worsening the situation for your own gratification.” He was about to respond when I interrupted. “Yes, if it’s in public you have absolutely every right to record something. I’m a huge fan of the Constitution and it shows in my work. That’s what you tell yourself to justify the distraction, but no matter how you paint it, what you’re really doing in those situations is distracting the shit out of someone who now doesn’t just have to worry about
their own safety, the safety of everyone around, the bad guy, and has a loaded gun on their hip,” I said, “now they also have to worry about you entering the situation and making it officially impossible to concentrate on anything other than increased blood pressure, adrenaline, and the likelihood of something going very, very bad because the knob has just been turned from 5 to 11. “You have every right to film,” I explained, “just know that all you’re doing is very likely making what may not have been a bad situation worse, with the quite possible intent of profiting from it, which I think is kind of shitty.” I saw my acquaintance consider a reply, but in the end I think the point was made and the topic was changed yet a third time—to the subject of food. We are one of the most visible professions in the world so hiding things is not something that we are readily able to do, but mistakes are made from time to time. The Supreme Court addressed one of those. That said? This court ruling won’t change business in my office because that’s not how my office runs. I don’t kid myself about the realities about my job…I just ask that you don’t kid yourself, either. (If you’re the one filming, of course.)
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