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CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE

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March 19, 2015 Volume 12, Issue 12

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Features 4 BEGINNINGS: Local hospice seeks more volunteers to care and visit.

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In Spring, Our Fancy Turns To...

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13 DRINK BAR & NIGHTCLUB GUIDE 29 JUST A THEORY: The exploration of Ceres, the dwarf planet.

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34 SCREEN: A taste of three Lookout Wild screening highlights.

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Being There For Those At End-of-Life Local hospice seeks more volunteers to care and visit

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The word ‘hospice’ is traced back to medieval times, when it referred to a place of shelter and rest for weary or ill travelers.”

In her seminal 1969 book, “On Death and Dying,” Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross identified the five stages through which most terminally ill patients progress. The book became a best seller and an impetus to the US hospice movement. In 1972, testifying in front of the U.S. Senate Special Hearing on Aging, Kubler-Ross said, “We live in a very particular deathdenying society. We isolate both the dying and the old, and it serves a purpose. They are reminders of our own mortality. We should not institutionalize people. We can give families more help with home care and visiting nurses, giving the families and the patients

the spiritual, emotional, and financial help in order to facilitate the final care at home.”

The word “hospice” is traced back to medieval times, when it referred to a place of shelter and rest for weary or ill travelers on a long journey. Anyone who has ever dealt with a loved one placed in hospice care knows what a caring environment hospice can provide. But most hospices rely on volunteers, including one local janis hashe hospice, which is currently seeking more help.

“The word ‘Caris’ comes from an ancient Greek word meaning ‘grace’,” says Jenny Mills, Caris Healthcare volunteer coordinator. “The last days of life are a sacred time and we feel strongly that hospice care with grace should be provided. Caris is founded on the values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. By staying grounded in these values, we can provide exceptional endof-life care.”

Mills notes that Caris Healthcare is extremely grateful for the volunteers that make exceptional end-of-life care possible. “Caris volunteers make a difference in the lives of patients and families. They are amazing individuals who offer gifts of caring, compassion and grace to people facing a life-limiting illness,” Mills says. Volunteers are a vital part of the hospice team, giving time, talents and their hands to those who need it most.

“There are several ways that a volunteer can make a difference in our patients and families

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lives, “ Mills explains. “Special project volunteering offers a way to utilize your creativity and love of crafting by completing a variety of projects. No act of kindness is too big or too small.

Examples include donating crocheted or knitted blankets, helping to create precious memory books for loved ones, or filling out seasonal cards. Administrative volunteers donate their time in our Caris office by helping with tasks such as filing, making and answering phone calls, or assisting the volunteer coordinator.” This is a perfect opportunity, she points out, for someone who is looking to increase their resume and looks great on transcripts for college applications.

“Unfortunately, some of our patients do not have the reassurance and comfort of someone to hold their hand,” Mills says.

“Many would love nothing more than to have someone visit with them and read the Bible, or simply to just reminisce about the past. Please consider becoming a Caris volunteer and gain the greatest reward by giving to others in need.”

For more information about volunteering, contact Mills at (423) 899-4044 or jmills1@carisheathcare.com

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Saturday River Market Returns to the Waterfront Don’t plan to stay in bed all day Saturday...the Chattanooga River Market is back this week on March 21. It’ll give you an explosion of culture and relaxation so powerful you won’t want to sleep in ever again.

Continuing every Saturday until October 3, the River Market involves plenty of activities and sights for everyone. Starting at 10 a.m., visitors can join a free yoga class taught by Maggie White Yoga. You will need to bring your own mat, but the peaceful exercise ramps up the energy you need to keep going the rest of the day. Then,

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Mike McJunkin This week’s cover story on the the latest trends in alcohol is by longtime food writer and professional chef Mike McJunkin, a native Chattanoogan who has gained considerable experience with food through his obsessive habit of eating several times

at 12:30 p.m., there will be a live concert by the lovely Julie Gribble, an Americana and Southern rock singer from Nashville. Afterwards, explore the many products of local artists and vendors, including a variety of woodworks, jewelry, photos and other masterpieces. Get out there and shop in the spring sunshine!

Chattanooga River Market, Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza on 1 Broad St. Find out more info at chattanoogarivermarket.com — Gavin Gaither

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”

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Ernie Paik each and every day. Along the way he has trained chefs, owned and operated restaurants, and singlehandedly increased Chattanooga’s meat consumption statistics for three consecutive years. He can tell you what balut tastes like, what it’s like to eat pork blood boat noodles on the streets of Thailand and how to cure bacon in a loft apartment. He is also quite active on Facebook at facebook. com/SushiAndBiscuits

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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 (one of our favorites). 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.

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COVER STORY

In Spring, Our Fancy Turns To Sprightly Flavors Infused spirits have a long, storied—and tasty—history Story and photos by Mike McJunkin

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here is something special about a well-made cocktail.

Personally, I have a particular fondness for the simple taste of a proper vodka gimlet. There is a freshness and an astringency that dances on your tongue and awakens your senses with every sip. To achieve the perfect interplay of flavors between a really good vodka and just the right amount of Rose’s lime juice requires an understanding of balance and a careful hand when blending the two together. Anyone who ap-

Enjoying a cocktail is a sensuous experience.

Not “Nigella Lawson eating ice cream” sensuous; I mean that we enjoy cocktails with our senses—the feel of the glass, the presentation of the drink, the sound of the shaker and most importantly—the taste.

There’s no clear indication of when people first started flavoring spirits simply for taste, but it’s not hard to imagine that it didn’t take long for someone to throw some fruit or herbs into a bowl of daddy’s “medicine” to help it go down. Before long, every culture had its own tradition of distilled spirits, each with its own unique flavors and characteristics.

The first flavored spirits weren’t mass produced, but were infusions made in homes, bars and taverns using ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, bison grass, black currant, cherry, apple and lemon. Fast forward to today’s well-tended, modern bar and you’ll see many of these same flavors back at work, along with some surprising, if not challenging, new flavors.

In the ’70s, my experience with flavored spirits was a lot like dating a stripper: Plenty of fun at

preciates a truly well crafted cocktail can taste the difference when low-quality vodka is used or if regular lime juice is used instead of Rose’s. Quality ingredients matter, just as quality preparation from the bartender matters. All the ingredients of the recipe come together in a symphony of flavors, experiences and memories to create that magnificent moment when you taste a perfectly poured drink.

first, but things can get ugly really quick. I immediately learned that sloe gin and cherry vodka may have been friendly and approachable to my teenage palate, but the poor quality produced consequences ranging from skull-crushing headaches to heart-wrenching walks of shame. In the ’80s, Captain Morgan spiced rum made a huge splash in the market, but vodka pushed back to reclaim

that led to the exotic and sometimes ridiculous flavors we see lining the shelves of liquor stores today. The same impulse that led bartenders in the ’80s to put on their best Ted Lange smile and whip together outlandish and innuendo-laden concoctions like the Slippery Nipple or Sex On The Beach is the same impulse that has given us cotton candy vodka and blueberry pancake liqueur today.

Fortunately, Chattanooga is home to a host of bartenders, mixologists, and liquid chefs that are not content to grab a bottle of coconut rum, throw in some pineapple juice, a paper umbrella and call it a day. These alcohol artisans are drawing inspiration from the past, present and future to create their own infusions, using fresh ingredients from the kitchen and beyond.

Justin Stamper, bartender and chief cocktail evangelist at TerraMae Appalachian Bistro, has been making his own infusions and syrups for years. TerraMae’s bar shelves are dotted with glass decanters and bottles labeled with tempting names such as lemongrass and purple basil

“Flavored vodkas were produced as early as the fourteenth century, initially to mask the harshness of these primitive vodkas, but later as a way to indicate the distiller’s skill.”

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its title as the OG infusion medium. Flavored vodkas were produced as early as the fourteenth century, initially to mask the harshness of these primitive vodkas, but later as a way to indicate the distiller’s skill. These days, you can’t swing a copy of “The Miller’s Tale” around a liquor store without hitting a flavored vodka.

The ’90s brought in a host of flavored spirits

vodka, walnut- and vanilla-infused whiskey, and smoked paprika syrup. Stamper creates the infusions using methods that ancestral alcohol pioneers invented in days of yore, as well as modern methods inspired by chefs, perfume makers and chemists.

The oldest and most common method for creating an infusion is to pick a liquor you love, insert an interesting ingredient to infuse, and let it sit (or steep) for a period of time. Bartenders like Stamper have begun to utilize pressure and heat to help move this original infusion process along.

Devices such as vacuum sealers and hot infusion siphons have given mixologists more flexibility to create quick infusions that otherwise would not be practical in a bar environment. Whereas steeping could take as long as five-to-six days to achieve flavor, putting those ingredients under pressure with a vacuum sealer can create a flavorful infusion in as little as three-to-four hours.

Another quick infusion method utilizes both pressure and heat in device called a hot infusion siphon. Looking like a something straight out of Walter White’s RV, a hot infusion siphon creates a vacuum via the rapid expansion and contraction of vapor. It consists of two chambers—an upper one that holds the flavoring ingredients and a lower one which holds the alcohol base.

When you heat the lower chamber, the hot liquid pushes up the siphon tube and into the chamber with the flavoring ingredients. There, it begins to steep and infuse the alcohol with the flavors.

Once most of the liquid has risen through the siphon tube, it will push the fully infused alcoholic beverage back down from the upper vessel, through a silk filter and back into the lower chamber once again. The entire process takes

about 10 minutes and the results are stunningly delicious and complex.

In spite of the chemistry lab components and exotic flavor combinations, Stamper says that, “At the end of the day, the most important thing is that the cocktail tastes good.” There is no substitute for quality ingredients and artful preparation, even when making the simplest of drinks.

Quality ingredients are paramount to cocktail craftsmen like Stamper and Easy Bistro & Bar craft bartender Gabriel Pfaffenbach. The bar at Easy Bistro has been a progressive voice in Chattanooga’s growing cocktail culture for almost a decade, utilizing the bounty of fresh herbs, fruits and even pork belly to create some of Chattanooga’s best house-infused spirits. “The popularity of the farm-to-table movement has crossed over to the bar in ways that allow us to play with seasonal ingredients,” says Pfaffenbach. “The response in Chattanooga has been great, giving us the freedom to create more personalized options according to the customer’s taste.”

Bartenders like Pfaffenbach help drive the flavors and blends found in infusions with their seemingly endless creativity and fearless need to experiment. Infusions such as strawberry vodka and cucumber-ginger gin have become staples for the downtown eatery and bar, but Pfaffenbach and the Easy Bistro staff work together to experiment with unique flavors. “We have a truffled Chartreuse working in the back and I’ve been experimenting with a carrot vodka,” says Pfaffenbach, revealing the constant push to keep pace with the increasingly savvy Chattanooga drinker. “People want cocktails with more complex flavor combinations and we’re more than happy to make them. The sky really is the limit.”

If you’re the DIY type, you can easily make basic infusions at home. But I’ll warn you, once you start making your own, it becomes hard to stop. Before you know it, you’ll be up late at night trying to order fresh Buddha’s hand from India because you just have to make a ginger-citron vodka for your sister’s wedding and she just loves citrus drinks…but I digress. Here’s a recipe for basic strawberry vodka to get you started.

Ingredients • One 750 ml bottle vodka • 2 pints (about 1 1/4 pounds) very ripe strawberries Method • Thoroughly wash the strawberries, remove the leaves and hull, cut into quarters or thick slices.

• Place the sliced strawberries in a clean, resealable glass jar or bottle.

• Add the vodka, cover, and give the jar a shake or two.

• Store in cool, dark place (somewhere out of direct light, like in a kitchen cabinet) for three-to-five days, giving the jar a shake once a day.

• After three-to-five days, strain with cheesecloth, then strain again through a coffee filter to get as many of the little cloudy bits out as you can.

Enjoy your incredible infused intoxicant according to all local laws and ordinances. I recommend putting a couple of sprigs of mint, a wedge of lime, and a pinch of grated ginger in a cocktail shaker, sprinkling a little sugar over the top and muddling this all together with a long spoon until it’s almost puréed. Add some crushed ice and a few ounces of strawberry infused vodka—then shake well and serve.

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MUSIC SCENE

Finding Their Element Locals Backup Planet release an album that merits more than local attention

Where The Black Lillies Grow Camp House hosts a night of Appalachia and grassroots The Black Lillies originated in Knoxville, but their roots are planted in their music—which keeps them touring on the road. This Friday at 8 p.m., The Black Lillies are performing at The Camp House.

The rich tunes and smooth vocals create a unique mix of country music inspired by East Tennessee and the Appalachian area. The band consists of Cruz Contreras (bandleader, songwriter, and vocalist), Trisha Gene Brady (harmony vocalist), Tom Pryor (multi-instrumentalist), Robert Richards (bass) and Bowman Townsend (drums).

The Black Lillies have made their voices heard across the country, performing at a variety of popular music festivals, including Bonnaroo,

South by Southwest, and Stagecoach. They’ve also won two Independent Music Awards and have played at the Grand Ole Opry over 30 times.

Also performing are Time Sawyer and The Moccasin Benders. Hailing from Elkin, North Carolina, Time Sawyer will take the stage with a grassroots feel. Opening are The Moccasin Benders, a Chattanoogaoriginated acoustic blues-folk-grass band.

— Kristina Kelly The Black Lillies Friday, 8 p.m.

The Camp House 149 E. MLK Blvd. thecamphouse.com

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Fritsl Butler, Tab Spencer, The Moccasin Benders & Webb Barringer all team up for a special evening at Barking Legs.

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Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

The cameras will be rolling as Jocelyn Arndt takes the stage along with Jordan Hallquist, and Webb Barringer for a concert film experience.

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K, kids, listen up—this is important. After long, grueling months of commuting between here and Knoxville, experimenting with radical recoding techniques (like playing guitar in the bathroom) and being stranded (and making national news for it) in the lobby of an Alabamian Best Western, Backup Planet has finished their latest album. If you want to get in on the ground floor to hear it, you’ll need to head up to the release party at Mercy Lounge in Nashville on Friday, March 21. If you want to know why you should do that, read on.

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Backup Planet’s new album, Element, is the kind of album that takes a regional favorite and sets them firmly on the national stage.”

Backup Planet was featured here in The Pulse last November so we’ll dispense with repeating a lot of the whos and whats and just deal directly with the album, Element. Ordinarily, when I get an album from a band, I give it one solid listen through, then a second where I take notes and a third where I flesh out the details. My experience with Element is a little different. I heard the first few rough tracks six months ago, the complete, albeit unmixed, album last month; then the finished product came across my desk late last night.

Being able to hear the album throughout its production has given me a deeper appreciation for the band’s creative process. I know where they started, I know where they finished, and I know how they got from there to here. As a result I can tell you that this collection of tunes is an intense labor of love, carefully and painstakingly crafted, a bit of raw genius distilled into a flawless album.

“The Road” is a stand-out song, a good representation of the band overall in that it covers a lot of ground musically, embracing multiple genres and blending them seamlessly into a track that is more soundscape than ditty. The piano inter-

lude is gorgeous, and here is a shining example of what makes the boys so good. You wouldn’t expect the piano part in this song—and yet once you hear it, the song could never be right without it. It is a counterpoint to the rest of the material that sets the lot of it on fire. I strongly suspect that at least one of the guys in the band has some experience in classical composition.

A few of tunes I got to hear last fall did not make it onto the final cut. Thankfully, “Live Inside” is one that did. I originally described it as “the closest thing the band has to a pop tune, but not pop” and I stand by that. It could easily garner some good radio play, but hearing the final version now, I think it is indicative of something deeper.

I’m not about to say that band sounds like Frank Zappa, but they remind me of Frank and here’s why: There is whimsy in much of what they do, a playful element that makes you feel like these guys must be grinning the entire time they play, but this playfulness is built on a solid foundation of absolute and uncompromising precision. If that ain’t Zappa…well,

it is, so there’s no point in finishing that statement.

“Jaded” is another favorite, too heavy for pop, too commercially viable for heavy metal. Call it a hard rock tune that reminds me of the very best of the grunge era. If they still advertised new releases on television, this would be the track they played while the announcer told you how badly you needed to buy it. That being said, you need to buy it.

Nashville is a just a short jaunt up the road, and this band and their new release are absolutely worth the time and effort to go see. This is no mere “lightning in a bottle.” This album was carefully sculpted from marble with untold manhours of labor going into its production—and the result is a disc that, by rights, ought to make these boys famous.

Get up to the Mercy Lounge on Friday if you can.

If not, I’m sure the album will be available through all the usual online channels (check BP’s Facebook page for details) and remember I said it here first: Backup Planet’s new album, Element, is the kind of album that takes a regional favorite and sets them firmly on the national stage.

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Grace Nazarene Church 6310 Dayton Blvd. chattanoogagrace.com Jimmy Harris 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Jesse James & Tim Neal 7 p.m.

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Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Left Lane Cruiser, Husky Burnette, Sweet GA Brown 8 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com The Classic Rock Experience: 70’s Arena Rock 9 p.m.

Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com Open Mic with Hap Henninger 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com

Pulse Pick: Elkmilk Elkmilk began as a little whirlwind in Chattanooga, spinning out a march towards the mountain, towards the sea, making sparks in the dark, new blood in the water. New ghosts in the trees.

Elkmilk Friday, 8 p.m.

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

friday3.20 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 Place Blvd. elmesonrestaurant.com Deon Taylor 7 p.m.

Magoo’s Restaurant 3658 Ringgold Rd. facebook.com/MagoosTN Jimmy Harris 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com

The Black Lillies, Time Sawyer, The Moccasin Benders 8 p.m.

The Camp House 149 E. MLK Blvd. thecamphouse.com Evie Ladin and Keith Terry 8 p.m.

Charles & Myrtle’s Coffeehouse 105 McBrien Rd. christunity.com Jocelyn Arndt Band, Jordan Hallquist, Webb Barringer 8 p.m.

Sugar’s Downtown 507 Broad St. sugarschattanooga.com Perfect Pussy, Elkmilk, Mad Libre 8 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Road to Nightfall 8 p.m.

Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com Priscilla & Lil’ Rickee 8:30 p.m.

The Foundry 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Courtney Daly Band 9 p.m.

World of Beer 412 Market St. worldofbeer.com An Evening with Get the Led Out 9 p.m.

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Lucinda Williams 1400 Market St. track29.co Joy In The Sulks 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com One Night Stand Band 10 p.m.

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

saturday3.21 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 Place Blvd. elmesonrestaurant.com The Dudes 6 p.m.

Ayala's Mexican Restaurant 1832 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-0063 Eric & Eric 7 p.m.

Magoo’s Restaurant 3658 Ringgold Rd. facebook.com/MagoosTN Jimmy Harris 7 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com

Iscariots, Mdahts, Stoop Kids, Danimal, Matt Bohannon, ET, Tab Spencer, Cutlass Cult 8 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Road to Nightfall 8 p.m.

Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com Priscilla & Lil’ Rickee 8:30 p.m.

The Foundry 1201 Broad St. chattanooganhotel.com Die Antwoord 9 p.m.

Track 29 1400 Market St. track29.co Jay Taylor Band 9 p.m.

World of Beer 412 Market St. worldofbeer.com SouthernXposures FX 9 p.m.

Lookout Bar & Grill 2536 Cummings Hwy (423) 596-8296 Courtney Daly Band 10 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com One Night Stand Band 10 p.m.

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

sunday3.22 Acoustic Gospel Jam 6 p.m.

Brainerd United Methodist Church 4315 Brainerd Rd. brainerdumc.org

monday3.23 Monday Nite Big Band 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Open Mic Hosted by Jay Cox 7 p.m.

Magoo’s Restaurant 3658 Ringgold Rd. facebook.com/MagoosTN CSOYO “Winter Concert” 7:30 p.m.

CSAS 865 E. 3rd St. mycsas.com

tuesday3.24 Rick’s Blues Jam 7 p.m.

Folk School of Chattanooga 1200 Mountain Creek Rd. chattanoogafolk.com August Bruce and Barefoot Moonlighters 7 p.m.

First Centenary United Methodist Church 419 McCallie Ave. firstcentenary.com

wednesday3.25 Eddie Pontiac 5:30 p.m.

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

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Dan Sheffield 7:30 p.m.

Sugar’s Downtown 507 Broad St. sugarschattanooga.com Birdcloud, Hexan Vox 8 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Lucinda Williams 8 p.m.

Track 29 1400 Market St. track29.co Wednesday Night Jazz: Dexter Bell Trio 8 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Ghost Owl, Stokeswood 9:30 p.m.

Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. rhythm-brews.com

901 Carter St. Inside City Cafe (423) 634-9191

Thursday, March 19: 9pm Open Mic with Hap Henninger Friday, March 20: 9pm Joy In The Sulks Saturday, March 21: 10pm Courtney Daly Band Tuesday, March 24: 7pm Server/Hotel Appreciation Night $5 Pitchers $2 Wells $1.50 Domestics ●

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Happy Hour: Mon-Fri: 4-7pm $1 10oz drafts, $3 32oz drafts, $2 Wells, $1.50 Domestics, Free Appetizers

citycafemenu.com/the-office

Thursday • March 19

Left Lane Cruiser · Husky Burnette · Sweet GA Brown

Friday • March 20

Perfect Pussy · Elkmilk

Tuesday • March 24

Comedy Show w/ Cam O’Conner

Wednesday • March 25 Birdcloud · Hexan Vox

Thursday • March 26

Iscariots · Roots of Rebellion

Friday • March 27

Moustache Friday w/ Glowing Bordis · Nim Nims

Map these locations on chattanoogapulse.com. Send event list-JJ’s Bohemia JJ’s Bohemia • 231Blvd.

E MLK Blvd.

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Record Reviews

ernie paik

Post-punk Homage from Toronto, Heavy Psychedelia from LA Progamm a bit too programmed, Wand stays nimble and twisty a terrible release, but it just feels unnecessary.

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Programm Like the Sun (The Hand)

A

re we done yet with ripping off British postpunk musicians wholesale, or are there a few more drops of juice we can squeeze out? That is precisely the thought running through the mind of this writer when listening to the 4-song EP Like the Sun from the Toronto quartet Programm, and it is surely no coincidence that the band’s black-and-white promo photo looks a lot like postpunk era trio Young Marble Giants’ Colossal Youth album cover.

The opening, title track channels a guitar-wash shoegazer Slowdive-school aesthetic with a throbbing bass line (Peter Hook homage? Check.) and artificial drums that suggest a chilly, clinical demeanor (Martin Hannett production style homage? Check.), with lead singer Jackie Game’s clear, unencumbered vocals.

This writer is a sucker for

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Wand Golem (In the Red)

pretty female vocals, but on “Like the Sun,” clarity is a disadvantage; if you have awful lyrics like, “The dark horse rides on a sea of white / We’re diving into a bed of lust,” then good advice would be to obscure them in some way. The group’s second singer, Jacob Soma, steps into the spotlight on “We Barely Escaped,” but his singing style is a bit on the weak side.

That said, the production on this EP is good, with a proper balance, invoking the spirit of early Factory Records releases.

“ZeroZeroZero” combines synth chords with chiming guitar notes, and its earnestness is pretty steadfast throughout, ending with lamenting piano chords; one gets the feeling that the band intended to produce a more devastating or moving mood than that which is achieved here.

Overall, Like the Sun is not

T

ry to imagine the sludge-metal band The Melvins playing Dungeons and Dragons on an interstellar spaceship, and you are maybe 20 percent of the way toward comprehending the fascinating, thoroughly rawkin’ jumble that is the Los Angeles quartet Wand.

The group’s second album, Golem, arrives just seven months after its fine debut full-length Ganglion Reef, carrying on with its heavy, psychedelic style but now with the keyboard action dialed down one notch.

Initially, the most striking thing is the band’s intensity, but then it soon becomes apparent that it is far more nimble and twisty than one might have expected.

The track “Self Hypnosis in 3 Days” is the ideal introduction to the group, with the structural complexity of a prog-rock song distilled down to less than four minutes; it starts out fast and heavy, with meaty chords, but it also delivers

pop hooks, punctured with brief, ear-splitting keyboard spazz-outs.

Chugging along at a saturated volume, the song dramatically curves into a short, lithe, faux-psych-folk (think Donovan) cool-down section before jumping back into the muddy battleground; there’s one last blast of energy before an exhilarating sprint toward the finish line. Why cram so many different parts into one song? Why not?

“Reaper Invert” features a crunchy, dense tone with just the right metal timbre, with flashes of ’70s hardarena-rock electric-guitar wailing, and when the group isn’t a lumbering behemoth of fuzz, it delves into psychedelic pop (“Melted Rope”) or driving, Krautrock-inspired sci-fi-rock (“Cave In”) resembling a nuclear-powered drill that is making a beeline to the center of the Earth.

The penultimate “Planet Golem” begins a momentous build halfway through the song, resembling unstoppable, percolating hot aural lava, and the closing “The Draft” throws an early ’70s David Bowie vibe into the mix. Golem hits hard, but its eclectic nature and dexterity also make it fun, with enough turns to keep listeners stimulated and alert.

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BREWER MEDIA GROUP President Jim Brewer II EDITORIAL Managing Editor Gary Poole Contributing Editor Janis Hashe Listings Editor Madeline Chambliss Contributors Jeff Duport • Kristina Kelly Louis Lee • Mike McJunkin Rachael Poe • Joe Winland Photography Louis Lee • Rachael Poe ADVERTISING Director of Sales Mike Baskin Account Executives Chee Chee Brown • Julie Brown Angela Lanham • Rick Leavell Mike McJunkin • Chester Sharp Stacey Tyler CONTACT Offices 1305 Carter St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone 423.265.9494 Fax 423.266.2335 Website chattanoogapulse.com Email info@chattanoogapulse.com the fine print Chattanooga Drink is published biannually by The Pulse and Brewer Media. Chattanooga Drink is distributed throughout the city of Chattanooga and surrounding communities. Chattanooga Drink is available free of charge, limited to one copy per reader. No person without written permission from the publishers may take more than one copy per weekly issue, please. © 2015 Brewer Media

Index to Advertisers World of Beer . ....................................................... 16 Bella Vita ............................................................... 17 Sing It or Wing It .................................................. 18 212 Market ............................................................ 19 Chattanooga Bar & Nightclub Guide ................ 20 Bacchus Wine & Spirits ...................................... 20 Crown Royal Regal Apple ................................... 21 Sigler's Craft Beer & Cigars ................................. 21

Jax Liquors ........................................................... 22 Red Bank Wine & Spirits.................................... 23 Casablanca . .......................................................... 24 The Pickle Barrel ................................................. 24 Southern Burger ................................................... 25 The Acropolis ....................................................... 26 Heaven & Ale ........................................................ 27 Amigo Mexican Restaurant................................ 38

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World of Beer

World of Beer Because there’s no better place to go around the world, one sip at a time.

412 Market St. (423) 668-6808 worldofbeer.com

“The Beer Boom is happening,” declares Jeff Duport, General Manager of Chattanooga’s World of Beer, “and we’re in the middle of it.”

The first World of Beer was opened in Florida in 2007; since then, it has spread across the country on the waves of America’s renewed interest in craft beer.

Chattanooga’s World of Beer was opened last August, and in the months since then they have enjoyed sharing their passion for craft beer with everyone who has walked through their door.

Duport describes World of Beer’s atmosphere as communal. It is a place where you can come with your friends to enjoy some brews, swap stories, and watch a game. Right now, World of Beer is gearing up to start Wednesday night beer bingo, and Thursday nights are all about being local—emphasizing local beers and featuring live music by local bands.

A few weeks ago, World of Beer began BEERunch, which, as its name implies, is a Sunday brunch that includes menu items such as the beermosa and Belgian beer waffles. You would not have seen the first BEERunch advertised anywhere, though. “We do things quietly,” Duport comments. “We wanted to see how it would develop naturally. So we just put a BEERunch sign out on the sidewalk, and everyone who showed up for the first one loved it.”

Everything on World of Beer’s menu is fresh-made from scratch and shows an attention to detail similar to that found in their beer program. To sample their eatable wares, stop by on Sunday for BEERunch or any weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a delicious tavern fare lunch.

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Of course the main emphasis at World of Beer is, well, beer. “By the end of 2015,” explains Duport, “there will be over 4,000 craft breweries in the U.S. alone. We bring in beers of the best craft variety from around the world, and our menu changes daily. In fact, right now, we have about 530 different bottles ready to go.”

A quick glance around the interior of World of Beer is all it takes to verify this claim; behind the expansive bar, whatever wall space is not devoted to their taps (62 of them to be exact) is taken up by well-lit coolers full of beer sorted by country of origin.

“Don’t be intimidated by the selection, though,” Duport advises. “We’re here to help you figure out what you’d like.” In fact, everyone who works at World of Beer has received extensive training at what they lovingly refer to as “Beer School”, where they learn the history and unique characteristics of each beer in the impressive inventory, bottle by bottle.

Duport would like to offer this unique educational opportunity to customers soon, too. Until that time, rest easy in the knowledge that the staff at World of Beer is ready and eager to aid your beer selection.

“If you tell us you’re new to craft beer,” Duport explains, “we’ll start by asking you about what you already drink. If you tell us the type of wine you enjoy or what kind of alcohol you have in your fridge right now, then we can figure out your taste profile and recommend a beer to you based on that. Craft beer has awakened America’s palate, and here at World of Beer we’re excited to share our knowledge and experience with you.”

Bella Vita Ultra Lounge From when you first drive up to Bella Vita and see the Valet Parking sign on the extensive stone patio, to when you walk in and see the high ceilings, cherry wooden floors and water fountain upon entrance, it is clear that Bella Vita is more than just a restaurant.

Since its grand opening this past January, Bella Vita’s fine dining experience has been drawing the attention of Chattanooga residents. Located in the Southside district at 1400 Cowart St., they are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. They are also excited about the opening of their wonderful patio seating as well as their brand-new Sunday Brunch that starts this week from 11 a.m. to 3. p.m.

Not only is Bella Vita’s dining experience of Southern-infused Mediterranean-inspired cuisine open for lunch and dinner, but they also keep the energy alive on Friday and Saturday nights through the Ultra Lounge.

This late-night lounge, open from 9 p.m. to 2:30

a.m., is located on the second floor above the dining room area. The Ultra Lounge has light pink walls and comes complete with white leather couches, hightop bar tables, a “fire bar” where liquor is displayed in front of bright orange neon lighting and light columns in the center of the room that decorate the night club atmosphere with blue neon, strobe lighting, and sound systems. According to the staff, the Ultra Lounge has been a popular dance club spot since their opening.

Aside from the fresh atmosphere, popular menu items include the Bella Vita Burger, a Mediterranean-seasoned patty topped with applewood smoked bacon, and the Italian beef sandwich, 1400 Cowart St served with prosciutto-wrapped white asparagus.

Their specialty drinks are the Bella Vita and the Ul-

T

he Ultra Lounge is Chattanooga’s newest downtown experience. Expansive and chic, the space features 2 bars, V.I.P. arrangements, live shows, a variety of DJ’s, and food and cocktails served by a welcoming staff.

While the venue brings vibrancy to Chattanooga’s night life in the form of a tasteful late-night setting located on the Southside of Chattanooga, the lounge’s versatility allows for much more.

The Ultra Lounge is spacious and flexible, offering ideal seating, dining service and options, audio/visual capabilities, and more. It naturally lends itself to success in holding corporate meetings, team building events, charity fundraisers, receptions, banquets, and reunions.

tra Shot. There is a full bar in both the downstairs restaurant and the upstairs lounge, where you can order any cocktail you desire, whether it’s a whiskey sour or a concoction you create on your own.

Order dinner with a glass of wine in the elegant dining area and continue the weekend night fun by ordering a dirty martini in the Ultra Lounge and / Chattanooga, TN 37408 / 423.668.6807 enjoy the company of Chattanooga’s hippest residents. You won’t be disappointed.

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Daily Drink Specials - $8.00 Fish Bowls Tuesday - $2.00 Wine Night and $5.00 Long Island Tea Wednesday - $5 double wells and Gong Show Karaoke Thursday - $1.00 Beer Night Friday - $2.00 PBR & Rolling Rock TALL Boys Saturday - $1.00 off all Drafts Sunday - $4.00 Bloody Mary Bar and Brunch

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Sing It or Wing It

For the last five years, there’s been a little place on Market Street that’s been known for delicious chicken wings and a mixed bag of selfstyled musical artists. But Sing It or Wing It is so much more.

When owner Gina Bennett left NewsChannel 9 after 20 years, it was a leap of faith. In 2010 she landed on both feet and hit the ground running. Almost from the very first, the pub-food-with-karaoke business model was a success in the talent-rich city of Chattanooga.

Bennett decided that the menu should reflect the musical connection, so she created culinary treats like “Skynyrd Pretzels” where “that smell” is distinct with Parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce. Or maybe your taste leans more toward “Aretha Fried Okra” which demands “Respect” for this Southern favorite.

If you want to spice it up, order the Jerry Lee. These “Great Balls of Fire” are made with shredded chicken, two kinds of cheese, onions and a splash of hot sauce, deep fried and

served with a side of blue cheese.

The pub food and appetizers are complemented by entrees like Black Angus Burgers, Steaks, Tuna, Salmon Ribs and Pork Chops.

But food is only part of the equation. Sing It or Wing It has a full bar with about 60 different beers as well as a wide variety of specialty mixed drinks. There are daily drink specials, such as 14 different kinds of 18-ounce fish bowls including Long Island Tea, Margaritas, Hurricanes and the Grateful Dead.

Wednesdays are particularly fun with $5 Double Wells and “Gong Show Karaoke.”

Bennett describes Sing It or Wing It as a “karaoke restaurant where you can sing whenever the mood hits you.” The downtown eatery is also very popular for birthday, anniversary and office parties, or just a great, entertaining family-nightout.

Sing It or Wing It is open Tuesday-Sunday, but open on Mondays for private parties. Online at singitorwingit-chattanooga.com.

212 Market Restaurant 212 Market is known for creating some of Chattanooga’s most mouth-watering food using only the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients.

They are renowned for their commitment to sustainability, green business practices and for having a long history of dedication to the growth and vibrance of the downtown food and drink scene.

One aspect of the restaurant that rarely gets the attention it deserves is the bar.

212’s generously stocked bar is tended by staff that are not only skilled in crafting the perfect martini, but can also recommend a stellar nosh to go along with your favorite adult beverage. There are single-malt and blended scotches to pair with their seasonal artisan cheese plate. The bartender can whip up a refreshing gin and tonic to sip alongside your Mediterranean sampler and they offer a well-curated selection of wines to pair with any of their delicious dishes.

Locals and visitors alike have found the restaurant’s location a convenient stop for an after-work

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burger and beer or a welcoming bar-away-from-home for the traveler who wants to get a good meal and a well-poured drink.

For the discerning beer drinker, 212 Market offers well-known local and regional brews, such as Chattanooga Brewing Company’s Lager Verde, as well as a selection of bottled beers from small, artisan breweries that were chosen for their world-class quality and flavor. Each seasonal menu includes a set of accompanying custom cocktails, such as this season’s nutella martini - a decadent drink of Stolichnaya, Frangelico and Godiva Chocolate with a touch of cream. Be still my beating heart!

If you’re not in the mood for something alcoholic, then try one of the unique sodas from Chattanooga’s own Pure SodaWorks with your meal.

23 Years of Local Foods & Certified Green Practices Solar, Dog & Bicycle Friendly Business 423.265.1212 • www.212MARKET.com

With combinations like Strawberry Jalapeno and Hibiscus Lemon, you’re sure to find a flavor that complements your course to a T. Owners Maggie, Susan and Sally Moses have been making quality, locally sourced food for hungry Chattanoogans for over 23 years. Stop by, drab a drink and raise a glass to this downtown dining delight.

212 Market Street Chattanooga, TN

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We can create a custom gift box for any occasion with glasses, accessories, and more along with your choice of wine or spirits.

Sample Wine Tastings Come by on Thursday, Friday or Saturday and get a sample taste of our wine of the week!

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Bar & Nightclub Listings 1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 485-3050 1885grill.com 212 Market Restaurant 212 Market St. (423) 265-1212 212market.com 3rd Deck Burger Bar 201 Riverfront Pkwy.

(423) 266-4488 chattanoogariverboat.com Abuelo’s 2102 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-7400 abuelos.com Acropolis Mediterranean Grill 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-5341 acropolisgrill.com AGM Restaurant & Lounge 1622 Dodds Ave. (423) 508-8107 Alan Gold’s Discoteque 1100 McCallie Ave. (423) 629-8080 alangolds.com Alleia 25 E. Main St. (423) 305-6990 alleiarestaurant.com Amigo Mexican Restaurant 5794 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-5435 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-8049 1906 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 870-9928 3805 Ringgold Rd. (423) 624-4345 6701 Hwy. 58 (423) 710-8970 amigorestaurantonline.com Applebee’s 5606 Brainerd Rd. (423) 553-9203 401 Market St. (423) 826-4996 356 Northgate Mall

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We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant bar or nightclub. For updates and special deals, visit chattanoogapulse.com

(423) 875-8353 2342 Shallowford Village Rd. (423) 499-1999 applebees.com Aretha Frankensteins 518 Tremont St. (423) 265-7685 arethas.com Ayala Mexican Restaurant 1832 Taft Hwy. (423) 886-0063 Back Inn Café 411 2nd St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Bar Louie 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-4155 barlouieamerica.com Beast + Barrel 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 805-4599 beastandbarrel.com Becky’s Restaurant and Spirits 2503 Westside Dr. (423) 485-3873 Beef O’Brady’s 5958 Snow Hill Rd. #100 (423) 910-0261 ooltewahbeefobradys.com Bella Vita Restaurant 1400 Cowart St. (423) 668-6807 Big Chill & Grill 103 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 267-2445 bigchillandgrill.com Big Don’s Bar & Karaoke 306 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 755-0041 Big River Grille

222 Broad St. (423) 267-2739 2020 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 553-7723 bigrivergrille.com BJ’s River City Rhythm 4749 Hwy. 58 N. (423) 296-1644 Bluewater Grille 224 Broad St. (423) 266-4200 bluewaterchattanooga.com Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar 1459 Riverside Dr. (423) 622-0122 boathousechattanooga.com Boccaccia Restaurant 3077 S. Broad St. (423) 266-2930 boccacciarestaurant.com Bonefish Grill 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-3175 bonefishgrill.com Boss Hog 1601 E. 23rd St. (423) 495-1471 Brewhaus 224 Frazier Ave. (423) 531-8490 brewhausbar.com Brix Nouveau 301 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 708-3281 Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9878 budssportsbar.com Buffalo Wild Wings 120 Market St. (423) 634-0468

5744 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-3338 buffalowildwings.com Cancun Restaurant 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 7010 Lee Hwy. (423) 894-1942 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 894-9970 carrabbas.com Charlie’s Restaurant & Lounge 8504 Dayton Pike (423) 842-9744 Chattanooga Billiards Club 725 Cherry St. (423) 267-7740 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Billiards Club East 110 Jordan Dr. (423) 499-3883 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Brewing Company 1804 Chestnut St. (423) 702-9958 chattabrew.com Cheap Seats Sports Bar 2925 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 629-5636 Chili’s 408 Market St. (423) 265-1511, 5637 Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-0376 1921 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-6319 123 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-4344 chilis.com Christy’s Sports Bar 3469 Brainerd Rd. (423) 702-8137 Chuck’s II 27 W. Main St. (423) 265-5405 Cloud 9 Hookah Lounge 1101 Hixson Pike

An extraordinary blend of hand-selected whiskies infused with natural apple flavors (423) 521-4737 c9lounge.com Clyde’s On Main 122 W. Main S. (423) 362-8335 clydesonmain.com Community Pie 850 Market St. (423) 486-1743 communitypie.com Conga Latin Food 207 E. Main St. (423) 201-4806 Den Sports Bar & Lounge 1200 E. 23rd St. (423) 475-6007 Diamond Billiard Club 3600 Hixson Pike (423) 877-5882 diamondbilliardclub.com Diamonds & Lace Showbar (Babes Sports Bar) 115 Honest St. (423) 855-1893 Dos Amigos 3208 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 495-1802 Easy Bistro 203 Broad St. (423) 266-1121 easybistro.com EJ’s Tavern 4205 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 867-9298 El Meson 2204 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 894-8726 248 Northgate Park (423) 710-1201 elmesonrestaurant.com Eleven H20 Bar DoubleTree Hotel 407 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5150 doubletree3.hilton.com Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 2107 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 308-1090 firebirdsrestaurants.com Fireside Grille 3018 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-9898 Flying Squirrel Bar

55 Johnson St. (423) 602-5980 flyingsquirrelbar.com Fox and Hound Pub and Grille 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 490-1200 foxandhound.com Fuji Japanese Steak & Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 fujisteakchattanooga.com Gail’s 2555 Harrison Pike (423) 698-4123 Georgia Winery 6469 Battlefield Pkwy.

Ringgold, Ga. (706) 937-9463 georgiawines.com Giggles Grill 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Good Dog 34 Frazier Ave. (423) 475-6175 eatatgooddog.com Hair of the Dog Pub 334 Market St. (423) 265-4615 hairofthedogpub.net Harley House 3715 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 867-7795 Heaven & Ale 304 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 602-8286, heaven-and-ale.com Hennen’s Restaurant 193 Chestnut St. (423) 634-5160 hennens.net Hill City Pizza 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 702-5451 Hooters 5912 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-8668, hooters.com Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5621 Brainerd Rd.

(423) 892-0404, 5035 Hixson Pike, (423) 875-0473, yourichiban.com IL Primo 1100 Hixson Pike, (423) 602-5555 primochattanooga.com Images Showbar 6005 Lee Hwy. (423) 855-8210 mirage-complex.com J. Alexander’s 2215 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-5559 jalexanders.com Jack A’s Chop Shop Saloon 742 Ashland Terrace (423) 710-8739 J & J Lounge 2208 Glass St. (423) 622-3579 JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 266-1400, jjsbohemia.com Jay’s Bar 1914 Wilder St. (423) 710-2045 Jefferson’s 618 Georgia Ave. (423) 710-1560 jeffersonsrestaurant.com Jimmy D’s Sports Bar & Grill 3901 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 867-2624 JPM Restaurant 538 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 475-5259 Kanpai of Tokyo, 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-8204 kanpaioftokyo.com Kevin’s Grill & Chill 7001 Middle Valley Rd. (423) 847-0100 La Altena 314 W. Main St. (423) 266-7595 615 Commercial Ln. (423) 877-1447 La Fiesta Mexican Grill 8523 Hixson Pike

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(423) 843-1149 Lakeshore Grille 5600 Lake Resort Terrace (423) 710-2057 lakeshoregrille.com Lamar’s Restaurant 1018 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 266-0988 lamarsrestaurant.com Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 4604 Skyview Dr. (423) 892-3065 Lawrence’s Lounge 1201 E. 37th St. (423) 710-2035 Local 191 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 local191.com Logan’s Roadhouse 2119 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 499-4339 3592 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-2948 504 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4443 logansroadhouse.com Lois’s Lounge & Restaurant 3013 Dodson Ave. (423) 698-4982 Lucky’s Bar & Grill 2536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 825-5145 Lucky’s Pool Room 5017 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 468-4222 Lupi’s Pizza Pies 406-A Broad St. (423) 266-5874 2382 N. Ocoee St. (423) 476-9464 5504 Hixson Pike, (423) 847-3700 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-4104 9453 Bradmore Lane, (423) 602-7499 lupi.com Mac’s Restaurant & Lounge 3950 Brainerd Rd. (423) 698-0702 Maggie G’s 400 E. MLK Blvd.

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(423) 757-7722 Marsha’s Back Street Café 5032 ½ Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-7911 Mary’s Lounge 2125 McCallie Ave. (423) 493-0246 Mayo’s Restaurant & Lounge 3820 Brainerd Rd. (423) 624-0034 McHale’s Brew House 724 Ashland Terr.

(423) 877-2124 mchalesbrewhouse.com Mellow Mushroom 205 Broad St. (423) 266-5564 2318 Lifestyle Way (423) 468-3737 mellowmushroom.com Memo’s 430 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 267-7283 Mexiville 809 Market St. (423) 805-7444 Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. (423) 296-1073 Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant 3029 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 805-4443 Mike’s Hole in the Wall 538 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 475-5259 Mitch’s Sports Bar 2555 Harrison Pike (423) 698-4123 Moccasin Bend Brewing Company 4015 Tennessee Ave. (423) 821-6392 bendbrewingbeer.com Mocha Restaurant & Music Lounge 511 Broad St. (423) 531-4154 mochajazz.net Mojo Burrito 3815 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 822-6656 1800 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 870-6656 1414 Jenkins Rd.

(423) 296-6656 mojoburrito.com Molcajete Mexican Restaurant 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 760-8200 molcajeterestauranttn.com Mountain City Club 729 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5584 mountaincityclub.org Nephews Lounge 4380 Dorris St. (423) 531-8036 Nick and Linda’s 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 386-5404 North Chatt Cat 346 Frazier Ave. (423) 266-9466 North River Pub 4027 Hixson Pike (423) 875-0407 O’Charley’s 5301 Hixson Pike (423) 877-8966 2340 Shallowford Village Dr. (423) 892-3343 ocharleys.com Old Chicago Pizza 250 Northgate Mall (423) 877-3450 oldchicago.com Outback Steakhouse 501 Northgate Mall (423) 870-0980 2120 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-2600 outback.com P.F. Chang’s 2110 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 242-0045 pfchangs.com Pickle Barrel 1012 Market St. (423) 266-1103 goodfoodchattanooga.com Poblano’s Mexican Cuisine 551 River St. (423) 490-7911 poblanoschattanooga.com Porkchops Bar & Grill 6727 Ringgold Rd. (423) 296-2571 Provino’s 5084 S. Terrace Plaza

(423) 899-2559 provinos.com Public House 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com Raw Dance Club 409 Market St. (423) 756-1919 Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St. (423) 267-4644 rhythm-brews.com Rob’s Restaurant & Lounge 5308 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 875-6164 Root Kitchen & Wine Bar 313 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 648-9160 rootkitchenandwinebar.com Rumors 3884 Hixson Pike (423) 870-3003 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2321 Lifestyle Way (423) 602-5900 ruthschris.net Sekisui 1120 Houston St. (423) 267-4600 sekisuiusa.com Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 296-6500 shogunchattanooga.com Sing It or Wing It 410 Market St. (423) 757-9464 singitorwingit.org Sky Zoo 5709 Lee Hwy. (423) 308-9632 chattazooga.com Sluggo’s 501 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 752-5224 Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill 2225 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 893-7850 smokeybones.com Sofa King Juicy Burger 1743 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 490-7632 sofakingjuicyburger.com

Southern Burger Co. 9453 Bradmore Ln. (423) 825-4919 southernburgerco.com Southside Saloon and Bistro 1301 Chestnut St. (423) 757-4730 southsidesaloonandbistro.com St. John’s 1278 Market St. (423) 266-4400 stjohnsrestaurant.com Stepping Out Pub & Grill 4249 Shallowford Rd. (423) 624-2148 Sticky Fingers 2031 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-7427 420 Broad St. (423) 265-7427 stickyfingers.com Stumble Inn 2925 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 624-0290 Sugar’s Ribs 507 Broad St. (423) 508-8956 2450 15th Ave. (423) 826-1199 sugarschattanooga.com Sushi Nabe of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabechattanooga.com Sweet Basil 5845 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-8836 sweetbasilthairestaurant.com T.MAC 423 Market St. (423) 267-8226 tmacrestaurants.com Taco Mamacita 109 N. Market St. (423) 648-6262 tacomamacita.com Taconooga 207-A Frazier Ave. (423) 757-5550 taconooga.com Taco Roc 6960 Lee Hwy. (423) 653-1001 T-Bones Sports Cafe 1419 Chestnut St. (423) 266-4240

We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant bar or nightclub. For updates and special deals, visit chattanoogapulse.com

tbonessportscafe.com T-Roy’s 2300 Glass St. (423) 629-8908 Teasers Bikini Bar & Grill 1401 E. 23rd St. (423) 622-6734 Terminal Brewhouse 6 E. 14th St. (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com TerraMae Appalachian Bistro 122 E. 10th St. (423) 710-2925 terramaechattanooga.com Terra Nostra Tapas & Wine Bar 105 Frazier Ave. (423) 634-0238 terranostratapas.com Texas Roadhouse 7016 Shallowford Rd. (423) 899-8293 texasroadhouse.com The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com The Blue Plate 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 theblueplate.info The Brew & Cue 5017 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 867-9402 The Casual Pint 103 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 475-6304 thecasualpint.com The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com The Chop House 2011 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-1222

thechophouse.com The Foundry The Chattanoogan Hotel 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3775 chattanooganhotel.com The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy, (423) 468-4192 thehonestpint.com The Meeting Place 1278 Market St. (423) 266-4400 stjohnsrestaurant.com The Office Inside City Café 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 citycafemenu.com The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-5055 thepalmsathamilton.com The Social 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com Tipoff Sports Bar & Grill 830 Dodson Ave. (423) 622-2900 Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria 212 High St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike (423) 266-1996 tremonttavern.com Tupelo Honey 1110 Market St. (423) 779-0400 tupelohoneycafe.com Universal Joint 532 Lookout St. (423) 468-3725 ujchattanooga.com

Urban Stack Burger Lounge 12 W. 13th St. (423) 475-5350 urbanstack.com Valley Tavern 2819 Cummings Hwy. (423) 508-8170 Vaudeville Café 200 Market St. (423) 517-1839 funnydinner.com World of Beer 412 Market St. (423) 668-6808 worldofbeer.com Ziggy’s 607 Cherokee Blvd.

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Beer, Wine & Liquor Sales ABC Liquors 3948 Brainerd Rd. (423) 622-5915 abcliquorsinc.com Amnicola Wine & Spirits 1510 Riverside Dr. (423) 800-0222 Athens Distributing Company 4126 S. Creek Rd. (423) 629-7311 athensdistributing.com Atrium Wine & Spirits 1925 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-7545 Bacchus Wine & Spirits 5721 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-2999 Beverage World 1840 Lafayette Rd. Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. (706) 866-5644 ourbeers.com Bonny Oaks Liquor 4915 Bonny Oaks Dr. (423) 521-4312 CJ’s Liquor 6401 Hixson Pike (423) 842-2400 Collegedale Tobacco & Beverage Mart 9409 Apison Pike (423) 615-0021

Check out our great selection of wine, spirits & high gravity beer.

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Daily Lunch Specials 11a - 3p All Mediterranean food is home made fresh daily!

Authentic home made Mediterranean food in an authentic ambiance. Join us nightly in our lavish boutique-style Hookah Lounge and experience a whole new way of socializing. Indulge in our endless hookah flavor list. We proudly offer the highest quality shisha, using coals and authentic tobaccos from the Middle East.

Casablanca Hookah Lounge & Mediterranean Restaurant 710 Cherokee Blvd. · (423) 551-8200

Since 1982

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DeBarge Winery 1617 Rossville Ave. (423) 710-8426 debargewines.com Discount Tobacco & Beer, Etc. 7000 Lee Hwy. (423) 531-6940 discounttobaccobeeretc.com East Brainerd Wine & Spirits 7804 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-4120 Hamilton Liquor 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 894-3194 Harrison Liquor 5940 Hwy. 58, (423) 362-8826 Henry’s EZ Liquor 5012 Hwy. 58 (423) 899-4452 Highway 58 Liquors 4762 Hwy. 58 (423) 899-6592 Horizon Wine and Spirits 3794 Tag Rd. (423) 899-3962 hwas.com Island Point Wine & Spirits 5987 Brainerd Rd. (423) 553-1515 slandpointwine.com Jax Liquors 216 Market St. (423) 266-8420 J D’s Liquor Stores 3209 Broad St. (423) 267-1024 J J’s Liquor Store 4204 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 867-1720 J & R Liquors 2121 E. 23rd St. (423) 622-6605 Ken’s Liquor Store 6015 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 875-3338 Lakesite Wine & Spirits 8721 Hixson Pike, (423) 842-0183 Lamplight Package Store

5032 Brainerd Rd. (423) 899-9860 Louie’s Liquors 541 Signal Mountain Rd. (423) 468-4471 Mack’s Hi-way Market 4401 Ringgold Rd. (423) 624-5788 Mountain Top Wine & Spirits 6015 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 886-9463 Oasis Liquors 7000 Lee Hwy. (423) 899-7372 Ooltewah Discount Liquor 9207 Lee Hwy. (423) 238-9177 Red Bank Wine & Spirits 3849 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 877-1787 Riley’s Wine and Spirits 4818 Hixson Pike, (423) 870-2156, rileyswineandspirits.com Rivermont Wine & Spirits 3600 Hixson Pike, (423) 870-4388 Riverside Wine 600 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 267-4305 riversidewine.com Riverview Wine & Spirits 1101 Hixson Pike, (423) 468-2071 Ronnie’s Wine & Spirits 7022 Shallowford Rd. (423) 899-1986 Sandy’s Liquor Store 2410 Glass St. (423) 698-8751 Sigler’s Craft Beer & Cigars 1309 Panorama Dr. (423) 485-3271 siglerscraftbeerandcigars.com Signal View Liquors 4295 Cromwell Rd. (423) 756-1175

Sports Wine & Spirits 5510 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-4334 The Beer Run 1101 Hixson Pike, (423) 468-2096 The Vine Wine and Spirits 301 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 643-2250 Tobacco & Beer Mart 6025 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 531-3916 Tobacco & Beverage Mart 4340 Ringgold Rd. (423) 622-3600 Valley Wine & Spirits 3548 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-6842 Vine & Barrel 5506 Hixson Pike, (423) 702-5763 Vine at Whole Foods 301 Manufacturer’s Rd. (423) 643-2250 Vintage Wine & Spirits 800 Mountain Creek Rd. (423) 877-9474 Welcome Liquor 2001 S. Market St. (423) 266-3339

Odds & Ends Chattanooga Brew Choo (423) 432-0116 chattbrewchoo.com Events With Taste 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 508-8023 ewtcaters.com GQR Catering 641 N. Valley Dr. (423) 933-2300 cateringchattanooga.com On The List Catering 100 Cherokee Blvd.

Suite #120 (423) 290-1081 onthelistcatering.com Tap Wagon Signal Mountain, Tn. (423) 827-3652 tapwagon.com

Southern Burger Co. Don’t just “kinda” take a bite…dig in and grab some extra napkins because these are the meatiest gourmet burgers you’ve ever tasted. Southern Burger Co. began as a food truck delivering delicious meals to the people of Chattanooga back in 2011. The location has changed since then, but the flavorful burger patties have remained the same.

Now stationed in Ooltewah at the Cambridge Square Towncenter, the restaurant welcomes people in Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on Sunday for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Southern Burger has something for everyone on the menu: the spicy Habanero Burger, a pimento cheese patty melt, the buffalo chicken sandwich, two veggie burgers, and house-made desserts.

You can also build your own burger: pick your bun, choose from a chicken, beef, turkey or veggie patty, add some Southern sauce with your ketchup and mustard, choose from eight different cheeses,

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and top it off with premium toppings—like sautéed mushrooms, sliced avocado, or habanero jam. And don’t forget the great selection of craft beer to complete your meal: they sport the largest selection of nitro taps in the city!

Not only is the menu mouthwatering, but Southern Burger also has weekly events to keep the crowds coming. Every Tuesday is Trivia Night, which is free to play, every Wednesday is College Night, where college students receive a discount on burgers by showing their student ID, and every Thursday is Pint Night, when you can buy pints of craft beer for just $3 each and take

home a souvenir glass.

You work hard. Southern Burger has created a place for you to relax and enjoy good times with friends and family. Whether you’re stopping by on the way home from work or planning a night out, Southern Burger will satisfy your taste buds.

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SBurgerCo Southern Burger Co 423-825-4919

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Celebrate Life. Eat Well.

2213 Hamilton Place Boulevard • Open 7 Days (423) 899-5341 • www.acropolisgrill.com

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The Acropolis

When you think of Greece, you think of the bright blues and whites of the Cyclades islands, the simple bold flavors of the Mediterranean and the warm hospitality of the people. The Acropolis Mediterranean Grill has been serving up Greek hospitality and delicious, worldclass food to hungry Chattanoogans for two decades under the watchful eyes of the Kyriakidis family.

A recent renovation to the spacious Hamilton Place restaurant includes a fresh new look for the dining room, the addition of more Mediterranean-style, small plates to the menu and an expanded bar space and outdoor patio. With the expanded bar space comes a collection of 10 drafts, which provide the discerning beer aficionado with a selection of local beers from brewers such as Chattanooga Brewing Company and McHales Brewhouse to regional craft breweries and artisan favorites like the award winning Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA or Mythos Greek Lager.

As warm weather approaches, the Acropolis’ outdoor patio will be the place to enjoy the warm afternoons

and crisp nights of spring over a finely crafted Moscow Mule, lively conversation and a plate of crispy calamari. Sit back under the stars and enjoy a strawberry lemonade made with house-infused strawberry vodka and a hint of rosemary while you nibble on a plate of flavorpacked Greek nachos. With plenty of outdoor seating and a sprawling modern bar, it’s hard to imagine a more relaxing place to meet and celebrate life with friends or family.

Come in for a snack and cold beer after work, meet some friends for drinks before catching a movie, or gather the family to share a delightfully delicious meal, good laughs and the pleasure of celebrating life.

2213 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 899-5341 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3 p.m - 7 p.m. $2.00 Bud Light Pints $2.50 Specialty Pints $3.00 Glasses of wine $3.50 Well Mixed drinks $4.00 Bar Bites, Calamari, Chips & Spinach Dip, Mozzarella Fritters and Hummus & Pita

Heaven & Ale Rounding out its second year on Chattanooga's Northshore, Heaven & Ale's formula of part tasting room, part retail shop, and part beer garden continues to attract regulars and newcomers alike. Soon they will open a second location in Ooltewah's Cambridge Square development and the owners look forward to more growth in the coming year.

When owner Joe Winland created his tasting room and growler shop concept, his primary goal was to balance variety and freshness, give customers the opportunity to sample beers in the spirit of a wine tasting room and to allow people to taste the beer before buying to ensure they are taking home something they love.

“There is a craft beer for everyone’s taste, and we try to showcase that,” Joe says, “We have everything from sweet to bitter, light to dark, familiar to wild. ‘Craft’ doesn’t always mean weird, wild, and crazy,” continues Joe. “Craft really just means the beer is brewed with fresh, high-quality ingredients and with a certain amount of love. Whether it’s a light lager, a juicy IPA or a rich stout, craft

beers are an overall better product.”

Heaven & Ale features 24 carefully selected craft brews on tap which rotate regularly to focus on freshness, seasonality and variety. They sell growlers to-go as well as pints and flights to sip and enjoy in the shop, outside on the deck or in the beer garden. Heaven & Ale also does on-site catering for weddings, corporate parties, backyard bashes and everything in between.

So what’s a growler and why drink beer this way? “A growler is a 32 or 64 ounce reusable container for draught beer,” Joe says. “And because our beer is always fresh and our growlers are properly treated, it’s as close to a tasting experience in a brewery’s taproom as you can get.

I think I’m like a lot of beer drinkers. When I’m

given a choice, I almost always choose draught beer. Growlers let you take fresh draught beer anywhere.”

Events to look out for at Heaven & Ale are Tuesday night pint nights, with deeply discounted pints and food trucks; brewery tap takeovers, with specialty brews, giveaways and lots of craft beer chat; and seasonal beer pairing dinners.

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5450 Highway 153 in Hixson • (423) 875-8049 amigorestaurantonline.com

In Orbit With A New Dawn Prof. Disbrow sheds light on the exploration of Ceres, the dwarf planet

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Dawn is on a mission to explore the asteroid belt.

The asteroid belt is a ring of debris that exists in our solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.”

Steven Disbrow is a computer programmer who specializes in e-commerce and mobile systems development. He’s also an entrepreneur, comic-book nerd, writer, improviser, actor, sometime television personality and parent of two human children.

Launched way back in September of 2007, the NASA probe “Dawn” has been using its super-awesome ion engine to explore the asteroid belt since 2011.

And, earlier this month, it did something that no other spaceSTEVEN W. craft has ever done: It entered orbit around a second extraterrestrial object, the dwarf planet Ceres.

What’s that? You’ve never heard of Dawn? Well, OK. I’ll back up a bit and fill in some of the blanks for folks that aren’t obsessed with this space stuff like I am.

As I said earlier, Dawn is on a mission to explore the asteroid belt. The asteroid belt is a ring of debris that exists in our solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Basically, it’s a bunch of material that should have coalesced into a planet, but didn’t. Why? Well, we really don’t know.

It could be that a planet did form and was destroyed by some other object, or it could be that Jupiter and Mars have been keeping the bits from coming together by the effects of their combined gravity.

I also mentioned that Dawn is using an “ion engine” to make its way around. This engine is

based on the ion engine that was tested on the “Deep Space 1” mission back in the 1990s, and works in prettty much the same way: It throws ions out of the back of the probe to move the probe forward. Ions, DISBROW in case you don’t remember, are just atoms with a charge (positive or negative) on them.

Now, if “throwing atoms out the back” of something sounds like it won’t produce much thrust, you’re right, it doesn’t. Dawn’s engines actually produce the same amount of force that’s needed to keep a piece of paper from falling to the ground.

But when you apply that same tiny amount of force consistently over a long period of time, it can really take you places! Plus, it’s efficient.

When Dawn launched back in 2007, it was carrying 425 kg of xenon gas to use as fuel for its ion engines.

Since then, that relatively tiny amount of fuel has driven the Dawn probe over 3 billion miles—and it still has some left.

As an added bonus, the ion engines also allow Dawn to perform maneuvers that older engines simply can’t do...like entering

Just A Theory

orbit around one body, and then leaving to go and orbit another. And that’s exactly what Dawn has done.

Back in July of 2011, Dawn began orbiting the asteroid Vesta. Discovered in 1807 and approximately 525 km wide, Vesta is one of the three largest objects in the asteroid belt. Dawn found Vesta to be an irregularly shaped body, with lots of impact craters and even some equatorial troughs that appear to have be caused by collisions with other bodies.

(There is actually a class of meteorite, Eucrites, which is thought to have been ejected from Vesta before it found its way to Earth.)

Even though Vesta is large, it’s considered a “protoplanet,” not a dwarf planet. The reason? Dwarf planets, like Pluto, are spherical.

Vesta, probably due to the sheer number and violence of the impacts it’s undergone, is lumpy and a bit oblong, which keeps it from gaining the “dwarf” designation.

Ceres, on the other hand, is a dwarf planet, and on September 5, 2012, Dawn left Vesta to begin its journey there. Earlier this month, Dawn arrived at Ce-

res and began sending back some spectacular photos. At 950 km in diameter, Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt, and, when it was first discovered in 1801, it was considered to be a full-fledged planet. (For comparison, Pluto, which was famously demoted from “planet” to “dwarf planet” a few years back, is 2,352 km in diameter.)

At this point, Dawn has just begun its exploration of Ceres, but it’s already revealed at least one very interesting feature. Previous observations of Ceres had shown a mysterious “bright patch” on its surface. As Dawn drew closer and closer, this patch resolved into not one, but two extremely bright points of light.

What are they? At this point, the best guess is that they are simply very reflective patches of ice, though some have suggested that there may be an active icevolcano on Ceres!

Whatever they turn out to be, it’s clear that Dawn’s time at Ceres is going to be full of exciting discoveries.

All of which you can read about on NASA’s official Dawn mission web site: http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/

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ARTS SCENE

Jane Martin, Meet Dorothy Parker Both the CTC and ETC have compelling stories on stage this week

Speaking The Language of Love Poetic KamaSutra at BLT promises sensuous verse Seductive poetry anyone? La-Tesia Poole and Erika Blackmon, two accomplished poets, have joined forces to bring a unique experience to the Chattanooga community.

Barking Legs Theater will host the Poetic KamaSutra on Saturday, Mar. 21 at 9 p.m. Audience members can expect a tantalizing blend of powerful and sensual, verbal stimulation.

Poole hopes that the audience members “...walk away with a deeper sense or feeling that poetry comes with more than just an artsy feel... that it has a seductive side as well.”

Poole provides a PG-13-rated taste of what is to come: “If he was here/I would whisper the sweetest poetic flow to him/Making sure that

my words were as seductive as my thoughts/Taking him in/Into and allowing him to feel the warmth and the wetness of where my scribes slide through...”

The poet line-up will bring everything from an award-winning spoken word artist to a first-timer trying to find her expressive voice to a youngster with a deceivingly mature voice.

Of the poets themselves, Poole declares, “We are talented. I want [the audience] to notice our creativity. I want them to feel the depth of our poetry.”

For more information: barkinglegs. org/event/details/poetic-kamasutra/ — Beth Miller

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“A Night with Larry Perry”

Lookout Wild Film Festival

Master photographger and prolific author Larry Perry shares his vast experience in all aspects of photography.

7 p.m.

St. John United Methodist Church 3921 Murray Hills Rd. (423) 344-5643 chattanoogaphoto.org

The festival remains committed to showcasing wild places and the people they inspire through a film festival that highlights the city we all love.

7 p.m.

Memorial Auditorium 399 McCallie Ave. (800) 514-3849 lookoutfilmfestival.org

Chattanooga River Market With the weather turning warmer (it's almost springtime), it's time to head down to the river for the kickoff of our favorite downtown market.

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tarting Thursday, you’ve got a few more chances to see several provocative pieces of theatre here in town. At the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, the grand prize winner of the CTC’s eighth biennial New Plays Contest continues through March 29. “Dorothy Parker Would Not Approve” was written by local playwright Stacy Chapman. (All entries into the contest must come from writers living within 100 miles of Chattanooga.)

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This 1982 piece, which is made up of 11 10-minute monologues, each featuring a different woman character, is somewhat legendary in theatre circles.”

According to the CTC, the play is “a romantic comedy set in a local watering hole, [which] examines what happens when Mary Burelle must make a decision over the future of her family’s bar. [It] looks at the choice to stay safe with old friends or move into the unknown.”

Chapman used the reactions of people she knew to the closing of popular spots around town to create the story.

As for the title, the writer and wit Dorothy Parker, a mainstay of the famous Algonquin Round Table, was also known to like her tipple.

She’s quoted as saying, “I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.” And while it was fellow Roundtabler Robert Benchley who quipped, “Why don’t you get out of those wet clothes and into a dry martini?” he might well have been talking to Parker.

Meanwhile, also at the CTC, you can catch staged readings of two of the other winners of the New Plays contest.

“What Happens at the Mall” by

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Bob Bernhardt, conductor | Lisa Vroman and Doug LaBrecque, vocalists “Dorothy Parker Would Not Approve”

423.267.8583 • www.chattanoogasymphony.org Katherine Grosvenor Hutchison will be performed Mar. 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. and Mar. 28 at 8 p.m.

“Second Chances” by Larry Richardson and Sharon Faiola will be performed Mar. 20, 21 and 27 at 8 p.m.

Supporting all of these performances is the best way to make sure live theatre continues to thrive.

Over at the Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga, you’ve got four more opportunities to see their production of “Talking With…”

by Jane Martin. This 1982 piece, which is made up of 11 10-minute monologues, each featuring a different woman character, is somewhat legendary in theatre circles.

As the Chicago Reader pointed out some years ago: “I don’t even know if ‘Jane Martin’ exists. According to theater lore, the manuscript for ‘Talking With . . .’ simply appeared on the doorstep of the Actors Theater of Louisville

one morning in 1982. Despite the play’s success, the author has never been identified.”

He or she has not been positively identified to this day—but the play’s monologues are as funny and moving as ever. According to ETC, “Talking With…” is best described as “Idiosyncratic characters amuse, move and frighten, always speaking from the depths of their souls. They include a baton twirler, a fundamentalist snake handler, an ex-rodeo rider and an actress willing to go to any length to get a job.”

Bored by basketball? Longing for a culture fix? Then hie thee to the CTC or ETC this weekend.

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Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co. 5829 Main St. (423) 238-9775 ooltewahnursery.com Ease into Yoga: Joyfully Hike, Bike, Climb, & Run 5:30 p.m.

Outdoor Chattanooga 200 River St. (423) 643-6888 outdoorchattanooga.com Speechcraft Workshop 6:30 p.m.

Standifer Gap Seventh Day Adventist Church 8310 Standifer Gap toastmastersclubs.org “A Night with Larry Perry” 7 p.m.

St. John United Methodist Church 3921 Murray Hills Rd. (423) 344-5643 chattanoogaphoto.org “Dorothy Parker Would Not Approve” 7 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com “Drake: Homecoming”

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7:30 p.m.

East Ridge 18 5080 S. Terrace, East Ridge carmike.com “Talking with…”

7:30 p.m.

Ensemble Theatre 5600 Brainerd Rd. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com Gary Conrad 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

friday3.20 Trunk Show with Jennythreads 10 a.m.

Pulse Pick: Gary Conrad Master Hypnotist Gary Conrad will have you thoroughly amazed.

Each show is a different, exciting experience for the audience as well as the volunteers.

Gary Conrad The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

River Gallery 400 E. 2nd St. (800) 374-2923 river-gallery.com Youth Photography Showcase Awards Program 7 p.m.

St. John United Methodist Church 3921 Murray Hills Rd. (423) 344-5643 chattanoogaphoto.org Lookout Wild Film Festival 7 p.m.

Memorial Auditorium 399 McCallie Ave. (800) 514-3849 lookoutfilmfestival.org Gary Conrad 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

“Talking with…”

7:30 p.m.

Ensemble Theatre 5600 Brainerd Rd. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com “Dorothy Parker Would Not Approve” 8 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Gary Conrad: The Erotica Show 10 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

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Chattanooga Convention & Trade Center One Carter Plaza (423) 756-6201 cneinc.org Trunk Show with Jennythreads 10 a.m.

River Gallery 400 E. 2nd St. (800) 374-2923 river-gallery.com Chattanooga River Market 10 a.m.

Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. (423) 648-2496

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William’s Island: Kid’s Adventure Cruise chattanoogarivermarket.com “Camera Safari” 10 a.m.

Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St. (423) 756-2738 cdmfun.org Brainerd Farmers’ Market 11 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church 20 Belvoir Ave. (423) 698-0330 Spring Canyon Cruise Noon Southern Belle Riverboat 201 Riverfront Pkwy.

(423) 266-4488 chattanoogariverboat.com William’s Island: Kid’s Adventure Cruise 12:30 p.m.

River Gorge Explorer 1 Broad St. (800) 262-0695 tnaqua.org Stitch in the Mall National Quilting Day 1 p.m.

Hamilton Place Mall 2100 Hamilton Pl. Blvd. hamiltonplace.com Artful Yoga: Flowing into a Warming Glow 1:30 p.m.

Hunter Museum of Art 10 Bluff View (423) 267-0968 huntermuseum.org Lookout Wild Film Festival 2, 7 p.m.

Memorial Auditorium 399 McCallie Ave. (800) 514-3849 lookoutfilmfestival.org

Gary Conrad 7:30, 10 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com “Talking with…”

7:30 p.m.

Ensemble Theatre 5600 Brainerd Rd. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com “Dorothy Parker Would Not Approve” 8 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com “Poetic KamaSutra” 9 p.m.

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

sunday3.22 Lookout Wild Film Festival 2 p.m.

Memorial Auditorium 399 McCallie Ave. (800) 514-3849 lookoutfilmfestival.org TCM Presents “Rear Window” 2, 7 p.m.

East Ridge 18 5080 S. Terrace, East Ridge carmike.com “Dorothy Parker Would Not Approve”

2:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com “Talking with…”

2:30 p.m.

Ensemble Theatre 5600 Brainerd Rd. (423) 602-8640 ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com Gary Conrad: Family Friendly 5 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Gary Conrad: The Erotica Show 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

monday3.23 Homeschool Day 10 a.m.

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center 400 Garden Rd. (423) 821-1160 reflectionriding.org League of Woman Voters Organizational Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Downtown Library, First Floor Meeting Room 1001 S. Broad St. (423) 622-2862

tuesday3.24 Introduction into Oil Painting with Mia Bergeron 9 a.m.

Townsend Atelier 201 W. Main St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com Intro to Oil Painting with Alex Loza 6 p.m.

Art Creations 7351 Commons Blvd.

(423) 531-7606 art-creations.com The Chattery: Understanding Your DSLR 6 p.m.

Cadence Coffee Co. 11 E. 7th St. (423) 413-8978 thechattery.org

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325 E. Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.com Wednesday Night Jazz: Dexter Bell Trio 8 p.m.

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Chinese Karsts To An Unexpected Swim A taste of three Lookout Wild screenings

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Women's History Double Feature Catch two of pioneering director Ida Lupino's films The Heritage House Arts and Civic Center’s monthly free film screening features a special “Women’s History Month” presentation highlighting two of the works of pioneering director Ida Lupino.

Considered by many, including Lupino herself, to be her best film, 1953’s “The Hitch-Hiker” is about two Americans, played by Edmond O’Brien and Frank Lovejoy, who are vacationing in Mexico when their lives are taken over by a psychopathic serial killer, played by Emmett Myers.

Also from 1953, “The Bigamist” showcases Lupino both in front and

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behind the camera in a film about a traveling salesman, emotionally distanced from his wife, who meets and marries a second woman while traveling. However, trouble ensues when his first wife wants to adopt a child and the adoption agency begins to investigate his private life.

"The Hitch-Hiker" and "The Bigamist" by Ida Lupino Thursday, 2, 7 p.m.

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

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Insurgent Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with help from others on her side.

Director: Robert Schwentke Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James, Miles Teller

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The Gunman A former Special Forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD tries to reconnect with his long time love, but first must go on the run from London to Barcelona and across Europe in order to clear his name.

Director: Pierre Morel Stars: Sean Penn, Javier Bardem

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ilm festival season officially begins on March 20 with the Lookout Wild Film Festival. The long wait is finally over. After months of announcements and press releases, the LWFF launches into an entire weekend of films that celebrate the outdoors. Being a film critic does sometimes have its perks— one of which is advance access to films being shown at the festivals.

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It tells the tale of two Englishmen, who after reading about a rowing race across the Indian Ocean from Australia to Mauritius, decide to throw caution to the wind and enter.”

The organizers of LWFF have seen fit to give me a taste of what is in store for festival attendees. The three films below are just a fraction of the full festival experience; however, they do give a strong indication of what the festival hopes to accomplish and what viewers can expect to see.

“Karsts of China”: A short, eightminute film about climbing the unique and powerful limestone formations in China’s southern region, “Karsts of China” is notable more for its spectacular visuals than a compelling story. This isn’t to say that the film dull or slow, just that the personalities in the film seem fairly typical for extreme sports enthusiasts. In fact, “Karsts of China” is likely to leave the audience wanting more.

There are further stories to tell with this type of expedition, and while the climbs and the karsts themselves should be the focus, the tales of South China, interactions with the local culture, and the overall “otherness” of traveling and climbing through a foreign country might have been highlighted more.

Still, the beauty of the karsts and the strangeness of the landscape make up for any narrative shortcomings the film might have. “Karsts of China” is an example of what lies beyond our borders for the more adventurous among us.

“Delta Dawn”: Despite a title that leads to memories of Tanya Tucker, “Delta Dawn” tells the story of one of the United States’ most famous rivers, and the understated power of water on

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an ecosystem. Man has long dominated the landscape, more often than not bending nature to his will rather than living in balance with it. We have created farmlands and golf courses in the middle of deserts, and siphoned off untold gallons of water to supply cities that continue to drain resources from finite sources.

Years ago, when Aldo Leopold was writing about conservation and visiting America’s beautiful green spaces, the Colorado River ran from source to sea, creating a lush ecosystem that supported a vast variety of life in the Mexican Delta, from insects to birds to jaguars. But now, with the dams and farms and cities taking the water away, the Colorado delta is nothing but sand and desert.

The US gives Mexico an allotment of water and the cottonwoods and creatures suffer. The film follows a group of paddleboarders and “river rats” that follow an experimental pulse of water released by the US government and note the instantaneous changes along the delta, as the Colorado once again meets the sea and life rebounds for a moment, however brief.

The film makes a strong case for natural conservation, albeit without offering alternatives to the current rationing of water in the area. It gives voice to an issue many Americans know nothing about.

“And Then We Swam”: Of the films provided, “And Then We Swam” is the most entertaining and

engaging of the three, largely due to the personalities of the filmmakers themselves.

It tells the tale of two Englishmen, who after reading about a rowing race across the Indian Ocean from Australia to Mauritius, decide to throw caution to the wind and enter, despite having no rowing or seafaring experience whatsoever. Listening to their interviews, it would be easy to imagine them in a sitcom. They seem to have no use for foresight or rational decision-making; instead, James Adair and Ben Stenning are full of good-natured hubris and a thirst to push themselves beyond their limits.

The film follows their four-month quest across 3,500 miles of open ocean to the final three miles, where a rogue wave causes them to capsize and the pair has no choice to but swim the final three miles to a gap in the reef off Mauritius. The descriptions of their challenges accompanied by the shots of the open ocean as they document their journey make the film a unique experience not to be missed.

The Lookout Wild Film Festival has been successful for a reason.

These films have been carefully selected for the audience, and anyone with an interest will find something worth the ticket price. Support local film.

Tickets for the Lookout Wild Film Festival can be purchased online at chattanoogaonstage.com or at the box office of the Memorial Auditorium.

Join us for a Monday Night Live Radio Broadcast Live every Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at World of Beer in downtown Chattanooga.

Come out and join ESPN Radio’s Wells Guthrie and co-host Gene Henley (UTC Men’s Basketball Beat Writer) ast they discuss everything sports.

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Free Will Astrology

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’re entering a time and space known as the Adlib Zone. In this territory, fertile chaos and inspirational uncertainty are freely available. Improvised formulas will generate stronger mojo than timeworn maxims. Creativity is de rigueur, and street smarts count for more than book-learning. May I offer some mottoes to live by when “common sense” is inadequate? 1.

Don’t be a slave to necessity. 2. Be as slippery as you can be and still maintain your integrity. 3. Don’t just question authority; be thrilled about every chance you get to also question habit, tradition, fashion, trendiness, apathy, and dogma.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): By 1993, rock band Guns N’ Roses had released five successful albums. But on the way to record their next masterpiece, there were numerous delays and diversions.

Band members feuded. Some were fired and others departed.

Eventually, only one original member remained to bring the task to conclusion with the help of new musicians. The sixth album, Chinese Democracy, finally emerged in 2008. I’m seeing a similarity between Guns N’ Roses’ process and one of your ongoing projects, Taurus. The good news is that I think most of the hassles and delays are behind you, or will be if you act now. You’re primed to make a big push toward the finish line.

ACROSS 1 Soft serve alternative 6 Be too late for 10 “Briefly,” e.g., briefly 13 Clear of vermin 14 Foot or hand, e.g.

15 Participate in a child’s game 17 Physically fit Turkish leader?

19 Welles role 20 “Orange” drink 21 Small floor covering 23 Blender brand 25 Bounces back 26 Outranking 29 20-Across, for one 31 “Popeye” surname 32 Pasta or Noodle follower on shelves 33 Sports prodigy 35 “___ Kapital” 38 Italian dumplings 40 1979 U.K. album certified 23 times platinum in the U.S. 42 Accepts 43 Bird who makes hourly appearances?

45 Brainstorm result 46 “Alice” diner owner 48 Sloth, e.g.

49 Put on ___ (be phony) 50 Places to pop Jiffy Pop 53 Wash phase 55 Come under harsh criticism 57 Former game show announcer Johnny 60 “Havana” star Lena 61 “That Amin guy who thought he was King of Scotland, right?”

64 Cushion stickers 65 The “kissing disease,” casually 66 Dora’s cousin with his own cartoon 67 “Long, long ___ ...”

68 Frozen waffles brand 69 Be a benefactor DOWN 1 “Sunrise at Campobello”

monogram 2 Agree to another tour 3 19th-century writer Sarah ___ Jewett 4 He asked us to “Eat It” 5 Futile 6 Beer order 7 Bad place for a cat to get stuck 8 Exhaled response 9 Long look 10 Be inquisitive, in a way 11 Nostalgic song about an Oklahoma city?

12 Place for a concert 16 They get tapped 18 “Nothing but ___” 22 “___ All Ye Faithful” 24 Business school course 26 Best Picture winner set in Iran 27 Cartoon impact sound 28 Yoko ablaze?

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in “Julius Caesar” 33 Dien Bien ___, Vietnam 34 “Now it makes sense!”

36 Jack on “30 Rock” 37 Blinds component 39 Staff sign for violists 41 Spanish leather bag that looks like a canteen 44 Alive partner 47 “Be that as it may ...”

49 Hint at, with “to” 50 Word in an octagon 51 “Rocky” star Shire 52 Nickelodeon feature for many years 54 Pigeon noise 56 “My Life as ___” (1985 Swedish film) 58 Having no width or depth 59 NASA scratch 62 ___-hoo (drink brand) 63 “SMH,” verbally

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The anonymous blogger at Neurolove. me gives advice on how to love a Gemini: “Don’t get impatient with their distractibility. Always make time for great conversation.

Be understanding when they’re moody. Help them move past their insecurities, and tell them it’s not their job to please everyone.

Let them have space but never let them be lonely.” I endorse all that good counsel, and add this: “To love Geminis, listen to them attentively, and with expansive flexibility. Don’t try to force them to be consistent; encourage them to experiment at uniting their sometimes conflicting urges. As best as you can, express appreciation not just for the parts of them that are easy to love but also for the parts that are not yet ripe or charming.”

Now feel free, Gemini, to show this horoscope to those whose affection you want.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have recently been to the mountaintop, at least metaphorically.

Right? You wandered out to the high frontier and ruminated on the state of your fate from the most expansive vista you could find. Right? You have questioned the limitations you had previously accepted, and you have weaned yourself from at least one of your devitalizing comforts, and you have explored certain possibilities that had been taboo. Right?

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So what comes next? Here’s what I suggest: Start building a new framework or structure or system that will incorporate all that you’ve learned during your break.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): According to the international code of food standards, there are 13 possible sizes for an olive. They include large, extra large, jumbo, extra jumbo, giant, colossal, super colossal, mammoth, and super mammoth. If I had my way, Leo, you would apply this mind-set to everything you do in the coming weeks. It’s time for you to think very big. You will thrive as you expand your mind, stretch your boundaries, increase your territory, amplify your selfexpression, magnify your focus, and broaden your innocence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Half the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough,” proclaimed humorist Josh Billings. That’s an exaggeration made for comic effect, of course. (And I think that some of life’s troubles also come from saying no too much and not saying yes enough.)

But for you, Virgo, Billings’ advice will be especially pertinent in the coming weeks. In fact, my hypothesis is that you will be able to keep your troubles to a minimum and boost your progress to a maximum by being frugal with yes and ample with no.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your mind says, “I need more room to move. I’ve got to feel free to experiment.” Your heart says, “I think maybe I need more commitment and certainty.” Your astrologer suggests, “Be a bit more skeptical about the dream lover who seems to be interfering with your efforts to bond with the Real Thing.”

I’m not sure which of these three sources you should heed, Libra.

Do you think it might somehow be possible to honor them all? I invite you to try.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Without your wound where would your power be?” asked writer Thornton Wilder. “The very angels themselves cannot persuade the wretched and blundering children on earth as can one human being broken on the wheels of living.” Let’s make that one of your ongoing meditations, Scorpio. I think the coming weeks will be an excellent time to come to a greater appreciation for your past losses.

What capacities has your suffering given birth to? What failures have made you stronger? What crucial lessons and unexpected benefits have emerged from your sadness and madness?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Creating is not magic but work,” says Kevin Ashton, author of the book How to Fly a Horse: The Secret History of Creation, Invention, and Discovery. In other

words, inspiration is a relatively small part of the creative process.

Over the long haul, the more important factors are self-discipline, organized thinking, hard work, and attention to detail. And yet inspiration isn’t irrelevant, either.

Brainstorms and periodic leaps of insight can be highly useful. That’s a good reminder as you enter a phase when you’re likely to be more imaginative and original than usual. I expect creative excitement to be a regular visitor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The fictional detective Sherlock Holmes was a good Capricorn, born January 6, 1854. In the course of Arthur Conan Doyle’s 60 stories about his life, he revealed his exceptional talent as an analytical thinker. His attention to details was essential to his success, and so was his expertise at gathering information. He did have a problem with addictive drugs, however. Morphine tempted him now and then, and cocaine more often, usually when he wasn’t feeling sufficiently challenged. Let this serve as a gentle warning, Capricorn. In the coming weeks, seek more relaxation and downtime than usual.

Focus on recharging your psychic batteries. But please be sure that doesn’t cause you to get bored and then dabble with self-sabotaging stimuli.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): English is my first language. Years ago there was a time when I spoke a lot of French with my Parisian girlfriend, but my skill faded after we broke up. So I’m not bilingual in the usual sense. But I do have some mastery in the language of music, thanks to my career as a singer-songwriter. Having raised a daughter, I also learned to converse in the language of children.

And I’ve remembered and worked with my nightly dreams every day for decades, so I speak the language of dreams. What about you, Aquarius? In the coming weeks, I bet you’ll be challenged to make more extensive use of one of your second languages. It’s time to be adaptable and resourceful in your approach to communication.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you need a reason to think sharper and work smarter and try harder? I’ll give you four reasons.

1. Because you’re finally ready to get healing for the inner saboteur who in the past has undermined your confidence. 2. Because you’re finally ready to see the objective truth about one of your selfdoubts, which is that it’s a delusion.

3. Because you’re finally ready to stop blaming an adversary for a certain obstacle you face, which means the obstacle will become easier to overcome. 4. Because you’re finally ready to understand that in order to nurture and hone your ample creativity, you have to use it to im

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Consider This with Dr. Rick

by Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D. “La Dolce Far Niente” is the beautiful Italian concept that means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” Or, delicious idleness…indulgent relaxation…blissful laziness. I learned this phrase the first time I watched the film version of Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray, Love,” and fell in love with it instantly.

Aside from rolling off the tongue as only the “romance languages” can, I was drawn to the unabashed freedom of the idea that our day-today actions could be influenced by our purer instincts and no longer by our schedules and our shoulds.

How different would your quality of life be if you made time throughout the day to experience la dolce far niente? Instead of using your free moments to catch up on what the Kardashians are up to (I honestly don’t see why anyone cares); or checking your email one last time to see if anyone else is needing something from you, what if you just…did… nothing?

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Anniversary of the Enhanced Fujita Scale Alex pays tribute to the people who restore order after chaos

“ The guys cutting down trees, securing the hanging metal, and wrestling (and replacing) wires down know they won’t see more than four hours of sleep a day for the next week.”

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.

it. I’m done. So when that Disasters: Like blood, I don’t handle them the EF-3 son-of-a-bitch tornado way I used to. I don’t shy made prison-shower-style away from them, mind you, love to my one safe place in I’m just not as bulletproof the world a few years back against them as I used to be, (three years now, specificaland beyond a few educated ly), I was none too amused. guesses I cannot imagine But I went into it. why.

As I said, M a y b e it was no it’s 20 years longer exof blood hilarating and gore to see how ALEX TEACH crammed temporary into a 7 3/8’s hat size that has we are in this universe. How reached the upper rim of the the Earth reminds us that we cup inside I once believed are guests at most, and it occouldn’t runneth over. And casionally has to scratch its disasters? God, the thrill of ass—which is clearly where bedlam and chaos…just seewe reside after the fact. ing them on television used No, now I just saw people to raise the hair on my arms. out of work where busiI don’t gloat over death nesses were destroyed. Out and destruction; I think (and of their homes where they’d I’ve always had to guess) it been swept into the woods. was the sense of complete And me, out of the one thing freedom from all rules and that brought peace to my order that appealed to me, soul these days—my damn and therefore the concerns boat. (Which is a far greater and stress that go with them. tragedy than their houses Normal people think of and businesses, of course. I the future, and most worry— mean, the LEDs I installed about paying the bills, about alone…) the next injury, about asterHearing tin wobble and oids crashing, about Demoshift in the trees no longer crats...so seeing disorder made me think of chaos, reign gives you that break it just made me think my from the rules of a civilized head could get sheared off, society. Then you are filled and therefore made me walk with the laser-like focus of closer to cover to avoid debringing it back to order, capitation.

I also looked at something which had its own purity. else: Not the patients (once Disasters are simple. Pure.

So is restoring order. that part was over), and not Now? I don’t want to see my co-workers. I looked at

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the real workers on scenes like these. The clean-up crews and the utility workers.

In the event of disasters, cops basically do an initial sweep for victims, then direct traffic or tell stupid people not to do stupid things as they stupidly ask permission to do so.

Firemen handle searches and HazMat (or “Glow Worm”) stuff, which seems to consist largely of standing under a tent with a dry-erase board and bitching about how many platters of finger food to have delivered from a Firehouse Subs joint.

EMS workers have real work, but they’re generally in there to load-n-go. So who’s left after the first critical hours?

Utility workers. Clean-up crews. And business (and home) owners.

Responders are thinking about their next call for service in a few short hours and complaining about overtime or how bored they are now, while the guys cutting down trees, securing the hanging metal, and wrestling (and replacing) wires down know they won’t see more than four hours of sleep a day for the next week.

I’ve never been ungrateful for their help over the years, but I don’t think I ever fully appreciated the depth of their responsibilities until I’d seen the same faces doing the same work day after day as I went back to my “normal” life, driving by.

As my lower lumbar 4 and 5 will attest, I know the pain of bringing down a huge tree and disposing of it. But 20 trees? 40? Even with heavy equipment, I was in awe of the guys handling these things.

Electrical linemen? Most of us are afraid to turn a blender on (myself excluded, for obvious drinking responsibilities), but these guys are practically putting their tongue on a wire connected to a nuclear power plant or hydroelectric dam on the other end, and they’re working quickly.

My point? My respect for emergency services workers goes without saying, but who says the heroes of a disaster have to have a metal or embroidered shield on their chests?

Here’s a hint: The guys in the miners' hats up in bucket trucks and the ones holding the chainsaws are at a hell of a lot more risk and doing a lot more hard work than I am (and we are) on those scenes.

I’m damned impressed, and damned grateful to you, guys. Let’s just have the next exercise occur a damn sight further away from my beloved resort & marina, though.

(Respect to those who lost all but their lives that day on 03-02-2012. 77 homes lost, 346 more damaged, and 44 people injured…but no loss of life.

God bless you all, every one.)

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