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Party time Welcome to this week’s Reno News & Review.

Scary times here on Earth, what with the hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires and everything else. Not to mention the looming threats of nuclear war, institutional racism and presidential instability. It’s hard not to feel dejected. It’s hard to embrace reasons to celebrate. And it’s hard to feel, in times like these, that to celebrate anything is to be disrespectful of all the people all around the world who are suffering. I’ve got friends and family in Florida and Texas who are experiencing serious losses— and I imagine that many of you do as well. And yet I’m writing now to tell you about a party. Both of those things are true. They can be difficult to reconcile without being flippant.

But we do have things to celebrate in this community. Gentrification sucks, but it’s better than the tumbleweeds-blowing-throughtown, somebody-playing-a-sadharmonica-off-in-the-distance vibe that was omnipresent around town back when the recession hit so hard that a double digit percentage of our population was jobless.

There was a moment—2014?— when we had worked ourselves out of the recession, and things were looking brighter, more exciting, food tasted better, but the yuppies hadn’t yet moved in to drive up the rents.

It’s too bad we can’t just stay in that Goldilocks sweet spot forever.

Anyway, here’s some good news.

It’s an exciting time here at the Reno News & Review. We’re getting settled into our new office over on Margrave Drive. And this week we’re gearing up for our biggest event of the year—the Best of Northern Nevada winners’ party. I’m really excited about the party, which is at the Nevada Museum of Art on Friday, Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

I was stoked when the sales staff told me what venue they’d managed to secure for this year’s party. I worked at the NMA for a couple of years a decade ago, and love what it represents in our community. If you won something in this year’s contest and haven’t yet received an invitation from an RN&R staffer, send a message to contest@newsreview. com. You won’t want to miss this.

—Brad Bynum bradb@ ne ws r ev i ew . com

By disobeying a court order?

Re “The Arpaio pardon” (letters, Sept. 7): So you are calling President Trump unhinged for pardoning Arpaio. Arpaio was doing his job to serve and protect our citizens from drugs and illegal criminals. Therefore, Jim Reynolds must be in favor for drugs and illegal criminals. Who’s unhinged here? Let those criminals and drug dealers live next door to Reynolds.

Diana King Reno

Free speech is indivisible Re “Learn it” (editor’s note, Aug. 17): I read the column by Brad Bynum in last week’s RN&R, and also one in the Aug. 20 issue of RG-J, concerning Peter Cvjetanovic and whether he should be expelled from UNR for his professed beliefs and participation in white nationalist/neo-Nazi groups. I also heard UNR’s decision and saw some interviews on TV. I don’t know what was said on social media as I do not participate.

But I have talked to some people personally who display the same feeling of hate toward Cvjetanovic as his people display for minorities. As far as I am concerned, hate is hate is hate. Naturally, there are ultimate rights and wrongs in this world. But one of the most positive premises on which this country is based is the right to freedom of speech and freedom of thought. We stand up for the freedom to bear arms—an ongoing symbol of hate, fear, competition and violence. We stand up for freedom of religion as long as it is an American religion and not some strange and threatening foreign belief. We espouse freedom of speech as an American right, yet freedom of thought or belief should be penalized?

This person is part of a university system, supposedly an institution of higher learning, of intellectualism, of creative thought. If this is so, then Cvjetanovic’s

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belief system should be an opportunity for dialogue, for debate, for new understanding of what lies beneath. If our universities were actually places to expand our minds, to exchange ideas, to look back at history in relation to our current situation, something good could come out of all this. If our universities were actually places for intellectual growth rather than job training schools for technology, then we might understand why someone such as Cvjetanovic has felt this need to turn to hate and bigotry. If he expresses these ideas in a classroom, then he should be challenged to explain them.

Christian Picciolinni, former leader of a neo-Nazi group, has a theory about why those groups are appealing to young men.

In a learning situation, such ideas could be further pursued in order to lead to greater understanding.

I only regret it is not possible to hear Jake Highton’s response to these recent events.

Janet Baker Sparks Re “Learn it” (editor’s note, Aug. 17): So let’s see if I got this right. You disagree with the UNR student who went to Charlottesville to protest and you say, “That dude needs to be taught a lesson. Several lessons, as a matter fact. Hard lessons.” You close your spiel telling him to take a look at history.

Whew. Where do I start with this one?

Well, fucko, I would tell you the same.

You sound eerily reminiscent of a Nazi yourself. (I know, let’s kick him outta school, fire him from his job, take all his shit and put him and others like him in a concentration camp. Then we won’t have to see or hear from anyone we disagree with—or we could just kill him.) I wonder who anointed you as arbiter of what’s OK political-view wise? Who gets taught a hard lesson next?

Kind of a big responsibility isn’t it? Think you’re up to it? Well, are ya, punk?

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I for one try to live by the words of one of my all time heroes and gurus—the great Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone fame in their 1968 recording “Everyday People.”

“Different strokes for different folks.”

If you don’t remember it, you probably weren’t born yet. Check out the song, dude.

Might learn something. It’s awesome!

P.S. I did read your piece and respect your paper, just disagree with you totally.

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by JERI CHADWELL-SINGLEY

Your favorite fall beverage? askED aT TruCkEE MEaDows CoMMuniTy CollEgE, 7000 DanDini blvD.

Elijah TaTE In-home caregiver/student

Probably the pumpkin spice frappuccino from Starbucks. It’s delicious.

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Right now, I really like the cinnamon steamers at Starbucks.

You order it, and they’re like, “What’s that?” But it’s on their menu. It’s like hot milk with cinnamon and syrup and stuff.

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Rewriting history In 2003, people watched on television as the U.S. military toppled a 39-foot-tall statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad’s Firdos Square. Among those pleased by its destruction, there are—doubtlessly—those who today rail against the removal of statues depicting Confederate leaders like Robert E. Lee, condemning what they claim is an attempt to rewrite history. But is it?

The toppling of the Hussein statue was photographed.

You can find it online now. Obviously, its destruction didn’t rewrite history. It became history. And removal of statues and memorials to Confederate white supremacists here in the U.S. will, in time, be seen in the same light.

In debate surrounding Confederate monuments, many quoted Lee in 1869, expressing his belief that it would be wiser to avoid raising monuments and instead “follow the examples of those nations who endeavored to obliterate the marks of civil strife.” Some noted that Lee’s contemporaries seemed to agree with him. Many statues and monuments celebrating the Confederacy weren’t erected until after Reconstruction. Others were put up during the Civil Rights Movement—often by people who definitely wanted to rewrite history.

But rewriting history isn’t easy. From Nazi bookburning to Confederate revisionism propaganda, the past is littered with people who tried and failed to censor or erase some aspect of culture or history. That’s not to say such schemes never work—but failed attempts are the rule. Take a 3,000-year-old example. Horemheb, the final pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th dynasty, tried to erase his predecessors, including Akhenaten and Tutankhamun, from history.

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On Aug. 14, USA Today reported that there are “at least 700 and possibly more than 1,000 Confederate monuments in 31 states.” Imagine if Germany were still full of monuments to Hitler and the Schutzstaffel, or Spain littered with reminders of Francisco Franco. But they’re not. The Federal Republic of Germany banned the swastika from public spaces in 1949. By the time the Spanish parliament had passed a law requiring every province in the country to remove Franco statues in 2006, most already had.

Sadly, the U.S. is far too late to lead the charge in removing reminders of injustice and inequality and terror from public view. We’re often too late to be part of the vanguard on social justice matters. But, in general, we’ve caught up—as has been the case with issues from women’s suffrage to marriage equality. We can catch up now, too.

There should be two options when it comes to Confederate monuments and statues: 1) Remove them from public spaces to museums or 2) create interpretative materials detailing the crimes of the person(s) memorialized, and require those materials to be permanently displayed alongside the monument.

We could lead by example here in Reno by removing the statue of John W. Mackay from its position overseeing the quad on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. While Mackay is not a figure directly associated with racism and injustice, the man who sculpted his statue definitely is. Gutzon Borglum, creator of Mount Rushmore, was a member of the Ku Klux Klan. His art should not stand in a place of honor on UNR’s campus. Ω

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I have a favorite winter beverage.

I don’t know if I have a favorite fall beverage. What comes out in the fall, I mean, other than beer?

I don’t like any of those Oktoberfest-style beers. My favorite winter drink is eggnog. That’s the only time I like going to Starbucks, is to get their eggnog latte. aMbrosia roMo Student

Just last week, actually, I got my first fall drink of the year. I asked them if they had the pumpkin cheesecake one from Starbucks.

They didn’t have it. So, he was like, “Don’t worry. I’ll make you a pumpkin latte—a pumpkin spice latte, but I’ll change it into a frappe for you.”

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by SHEILA LESLIE

Dumping the children Once again, President Trump lied when he broke his pledge to treat the Dreamers with “great heart” as he succumbed to his campaign promise to deport nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants who entered the United States as children, 13,000 of whom are Nevadans. It’s obvious he doesn’t believe in the U.S. values expressed

by Emma Lazarus in her famous sonnet inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. As long as people like Trump’s immigrant Eastern European wife are allowed in, no need to worry about the huddled masses.

Even in these volatile times, there is one group of immigrants who inspire widespread sympathy and support—the children who came to the United States with their undocumented parents in search of a better life for their families. They came as babies and as teenagers and one, Astrid Silva, Nevada’s most famous Dreamer, arrived as a little girl clutching her tattered doll. These young people grew up in the United States, graduating from our high schools, working

long hours at tedious jobs, going to college, becoming the teachers, the paramedics and the firefighters we depend upon.

Dreamers serve in our military and volunteer for dangerous assignments at home, putting their lives on the line to give back to their adopted country. One Dreamer, Alonso Guillen, worked as a disc jockey under the name DJ Ocho until he lost his life during Hurricane Harvey as he rescued flood victims. These are the people Trump and his compadres want to toss away.

In June of 2012, President Obama issued his Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, known as DACA, granting the Dreamers authorization to work and protecting them from deportation. Trump promised to end DACA on his first day in office, but he delayed the decision, by many accounts, realizing how cruel it would be to deport young people to countries they barely knew. Meanwhile, anti-immigrant zealots like Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his like-minded state attorneys general insisted he keep his campaign promise.

Opposition to ending DACA has been steadily building this year, as nearly 2,000 elected officials and community leaders signed a letter in support of the program.

The website www.withdreamers.com lists just six Nevada officials in support of DACA, although there are many more.

State Senator Yvanna Cancela, West Wendover Mayor Daniel Corona, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, Reno City Councilmember Jenny Brekhus and Las Vegas City Councilmember Bob Coffin signed the letter.

It’s up to Congress now. Democratic Sen. Christopher Murphy of Connecticut expressed the wishes of millions of Americans who still believe in the dream of America’s melting pot when he tweeted to Republicans that “your moment has come.

Every Democrat will join you. Show the courage and grace to save these children, and our nation.”

Republicans risk sparking national unrest by treating DACA recipients and their lives

so cavalierly. Already, high school and university students have staged walk-outs from classrooms, and they and their allies are loudly protesting, sometimes with direct action, at congressional offices throughout the country.

Nevada Republicans issued generic statements of support for DACA and the Dreamers, but the time for hollow words has passed. Action is now required. That means Sen. Dean Heller and Rep. Mark Amodei must actively engage in finding a solution, such as passing H.R. 3591, the American Hope Act of 2017 to allow Dreamers to earn Conditional Permanent Resident status. And Gov. Brian Sandoval must use his considerable influence within the Republican Party to persuade Congress to act promptly and decisively.

Dreamers are as American as the rest of us. Years from now, our children and grandchildren will ask us what we did to defend the Dreamers in their hour of need.

What will we tell them? Ω

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by Brendan Trainor

Business would handle floods better The people of Houston will feel the pain of Hurricane Harvey for years to come.

Many interviewed on television say they are leaving the city.

Good.

The chattering classes are talking about how Houston’s lack of zoning is the reason for the flooding. Others, predictably, are going on about how human-made global warming is the culprit, and surely President Trump will come, hat in hand, back to the Paris Climate Accords.

The chattering classes, as usual, are wrong. How soon we forget Superstorm Sandy and how it devastated the overzoned Northeast. And no matter how much you believe in anthropological climate change, there is no way you can pin any single weather event on the phenomenon.

The real problem is much more simple.

Wealthy boomers love to live by the ocean. And, predictably, because government loves to help rich people get what they want, government makes us subsidize

their desire to see the waves lap up on their own private beach.

It wasn’t always this way. Beach fronts used to be for gritty working class immigrants who couldn’t afford to live downtown. Think Coney Island. Today, the wealthy populate beachfront property.

Think Malibu and, lately, Santa Monica.

Traditional home insurance rarely covered flood damage. A fire will normally affect a single property. A flood could wipe out whole neighborhoods and even the fourth largest city. That has not changed. What changed was the role of the federal government in providing cheap flood insurance.

Federal flood insurance, sold through the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), distorts the market incentives to avoid building on a flood plain. Worse, it makes it much easier to rebuild after a flood, and to keep rebuilding after the next flood. Established in 1968, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), is a complicated series

of subsidies that hide the actual risks that private insurance would have to raise its rates to cover. Over half of the insurance policies it issues are in Florida and Texas. Florida, a porous limestone sandbar barely above sea level, is now called God’s waiting room as millions of Northeastern seniors retire there largely because hard-working Midwesterners pay for the insurance on their retirement homes. After the Cajun Navy sails home, the FEMA Armada with its red tape and waste will invade the Lone Star State.

The NFIP is over 25 billion in debt to the federal treasury. Congress sold the program as a compassionate response to heavy flooding in the 1960s. They assured us that NFIP would help individuals living in flood plains bear the risk of floods while also encouraging future mitigation efforts, all while discouraging further building in the most flood-prone areas.

Naturally, the exact opposite has occurred.

The risk of flood damage served to limit people’s interest in living in or

developing flood-prone areas, which Congress should have recognized as a good thing, not a “market failure” that it had to address.

FEMA tries to emulate actual private insurance through its Community Rating System—where did we see that term used before? Oh, yeah ... Obamacare!—that calculates rates based on how well local government implements flood mitigation policies. But without market input, we have federal mandates. This results in the endless cycle of flood destruction and rebuilding the NFIP oversees.

The NFIP is set to expire Sept. 30.

Because of Hurricane Harvey, fiscal conservatives who want to reform it will probably extend it for a few months. It is time we had one of those national conversations we seem to need so many of about NFIP instead of blowing partisan smoke about zoning and global warming. Ω

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by Dennis Myers

EasiEr accEss to history Alfred Doten was a forty-niner, arriving in California in that storied year and in Nevada in 1863. In Nevada, he became a newspaperman, working for the Virginia Daily Union, Gold Hill Daily News and Reese River Reveille. He reported for the News for 14 years and owned it for nine.

In 1859, he began keeping a diary. He kept it for 53 years, and it survived into the 1980s, when novelist Walter Van Tilburg Clark began editing it for publication. In 1973, it was published by the University of Nevada Press in three volumes of 2,381 pages.

The diary has now been posted online by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Special Collections office. Donnelyn Curtis of Special Collections said in a prepared statement, “Being able to search 53 years of daily diary entries unlocks a great deal more of the information within to those who have not read the entire publication. … The diaries can also be browsed and read within an e-book reader.”

Sample: “Dec 25—Clear—Christmas day—Forenoon I worked—Afternoon I staid at home to spend the Christmas—made some Grizzly mince pies [from a bear shot by two friends]—Evening I fired 12 guns in honor of the day—Quimby [a friend] passed the evening with me—This morning two of my neighbors, Perry and Everbeck went to Stockton for more provisions &c—Christmas in the mines is generally a pretty jovial day, whether from any regard for religion or not I cannot say, but this day is always a festive day in the diggin’s—And then at night if there is a fiddler about[. H]is services are called into requisition and all have an extremely tall time. On that occasion each one feels himself privileged to get ‘tight’ and go in deep for fun and of course ‘the ardent’ has a quick and ready sale— but Dame Nature next morning gently chides them with headaches and reminds them of the glories of last night–.”

Curtis further notes that the online version of the diary will be the same as Clark’s edited and published version, which is to say about 55 to 60 percent of the actual diary. “[W]e have every hope of getting all of the content (including newspaper clippings and photos that were tucked in) online eventually, and with annotations,” she writes. “It is a big project, and it will require grants or volunteers or both. If parts of that project would be of interest to you as a prospective volunteer, or if you know of funding that would enable us to hire some helpers, please let me know.”

taking licEnsEs Just about anything seems to be available on eBay, and in trolling through the listings, we found two Nevada legislative license plates for sale.

A 1982 “STATE SENATOR 1” and a 1987 “STATE SENATOR 11” plate are available. At press time, the 1982 plate—which would appear to be the better collectible— was drawing a price of only $15.50 after four bids while the 1987 plate had no bids, but four people are “watching” it. It has a posted price of $59.99.

We tried to determine whose plates they were, but were unable to reach Legislative Counsel Bureau director Rick Combs. The 1982 plate may have belonged to Floyd Lamb, who then had served in the Senate since 1956 from two different counties. Plate numbers were assigned by seniority.

—Dennis Myers

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For years, this site has claimed to represent “scientists.”

Signing’s the easy part Where’s their research? those 30,000 scientists are back.

Actually, they never went away.

Climate change denialists have been claiming for nearly two decades that there is a list of thousands of “scientists” who consider climate change a myth if not a hoax.

It came back to the news pages last week when a site called YourNewsWire swallowed it whole and published a report, prompting the Pulitzer Prizewinning fact-checking site Politifact to run a piece titled “No, 30,000 scientists have not said climate change is a hoax.”

At issue is a website known variously as the Oregon Petition, the OISM Petition and the Global Warming Petition Project that purports to list the names of 31,487 scientists who—when the petition was initially posted in 1998—urged the U.S. government to reject the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. The petition they

signed read, in part: “The proposed limits on greenhouse gases would harm the environment, hinder the advance of science and technology, and damage the health and welfare of mankind. There is no convincing scientific evidence that human release of carbon dioxide, methane or other greenhouse gases is causing or will, in the foreseeable future, cause catastrophic heating of the Earth’s atmosphere and disruption of the Earth’s climate. Moreover, there is substantial scientific evidence that increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide produce many beneficial effects upon the natural plant and animal environments of the Earth.”

The petition was posted by the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine in Cave Junction, Oregon. The OISM was founded by biochemist Arthur B. Robinson, former chair of the Oregon Republican Party and a four-time U.S.

House candidate. Robinson is a former president of the Linus Pauling Institute who was forced out by Pauling and the institute’s board of directors.

It appears that the signatories to the petition were contacted when the OISM sent signature cards to mailing lists of various professional groups. The petition originally had 17,000 signatures, but in 2007, another push for signatures was made, raising the total to 31,487.

One consequence of these dates is that the signatories did not have the benefit of many subsequent years of evolving science and of most scrutiny of the climate science process by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Some of the signatories have told interviewers they would not, in view of later science, sign the petition today.

In 2011, geologist Larry Joe Garside, a former University of Nevada, Reno instructor, told us, “I’m not sure that I would sign that again today. I’d have to review it. I think I still actually doubt if we have all the information on causes, but I don’t doubt that we have global warming.”

Another consequence of those dates is that a substantial number of the signatories are deceased.

The signature requirements were fairly loose, encouraging those not in the climate field to sign. The petition says only that signers “are required to have formal training in the analysis of information in physical science. This includes primarily those with BS, MS or PhD degrees in science, engineering or related disciplines.”

But the signatories were poorly vetted, leading to such distinguished scientists as Charles Darwin, Ginger Spice, I.C. Ewe, John Grisham, Michael J. Fox, Frank Burns, B. J. Honeycutt and Benjamin Pierce signing.

By some estimates, only 39 climate scientists are included on the petition.

Even the total number of signatures, while it may sound impressive to the layperson, is not great. The U.S. Department of Education reported during the Bush administration (2008) that since the 1970-71 school year, 10.6 million science graduates have taken degrees of the kind called for by the OISM criteria.

The website Skeptical Science says that means the Oregon Petition’s 32,000 total out of 10 million would be approximately three tenths of one percent.

We first dealt with this topic six years ago (“Everyone’s a scientist,” Jan. 13, 2011) when we reported that

346 Nevadans had signed the petition, “though it appears that few if any of them are climate scientists.” We reported then that at least 21 were medical doctors (we have since identified a twenty-second), two were veterinarians, and a further sampling included a retired research geologist, a recently graduated immunologist, a urologist who founded a John Birch Society chapter, a deceased political figure named Greg Millspaugh, a physicist, and a Robert C. Broadbent who was not the well known Clark County political figure or the former Washoe County legislator of that name.

The Politifact article,

by Jon Greenberg, found that the “use of the word ‘scientists’ is misleading, since a signatory need not be a scientist today and need not have done more than earned a bachelor of science degree in any field. The actual number of climate-related specialists is about 12 percent of the total. And these are not currently confirmed signatories as the list has been circulating since 1998.” Politifact gave the petition a ranking of “Pants on fire” for its reliability.

field, though he worked in combat weather operations in the Air Force for four years. In any event, meteorology and climatology are different fields.

One thing that was striking about our sample was how many of the Nevada signatures came from mining industry figures.

When we tracked their employment, they were not generally from coal mining—which has an unsurprising hostility to climate science—but from firms like Newmont that engage in precious minerals mining or other non-coal exploration.

Larry D. Kornze is a geological engineer with a B.Sc. and P.Eng (a Canadian credential of professional engineer) who has worked for Goldex Resources.

Thomas R. Kalk was with Homestake Mining in 1984.

Robert C. Horton, deceased, was a mining engineer and director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines.

Richard G. Laprairie worked for Consolidated Zeibright Gold Mines and holds numerous mining claims.

Mary Korpi is retired from Newmont Mining Corp.

UNR environmental chemist Glenn Miller said there is a sense of common-interest among all kinds of mining, which may explain the large number of non-coal mining figures. He said, “They look at the broad view of the entire industry.” In addition, he said, even western minerals mining uses huge amounts of energy—“Crushing rock is an expensive, energy intensive process”— which makes them concerned about the costs that could come from some remedies to climate change, such as energy taxes designed to hold down carbon use.

But he also said there is a generational change going on in mining, as younger figures come on the scene and respond to the accumulating science. “I have seen papers produced in mining that basically said, ‘We need to start cutting energy use,’” Miller said. That is a type of evolution that has been going on in a number of fields, such as ranching.

Few of the figures in our sample have a background in climate science. Nor did we find any evidence that they function as scientists— doing original research or publishing reports of their research, with one exception—a report in a mining-related journal.

Other internet organizations that have previously challenged the claims of the petition include Snopes and Skeptical Science.

The petition has become something of a nuisance in another way. Some publications have experienced readers who load the entire 31,487 signatures into reader comments. Ω

Few of the signatories have a background in climate science.

Nevada Names In view of the renewed attention to the petition, we ran some checks on an additional sampling of Nevada names on the petition.

This is not an easy task, as researchers have pointed out, because the OISM does not list anything but the bare names—no affiliations, often no middle initials, that would aid in vetting the signatures.

We particularly checked unusual names on the list, to reduce the chances of confusing the Nevada signatures with other people of the same names.

A Durk Pearson is a science fiction writer.

He graduated from MIT with a triple major in physics, biology and psychology.

Kent Redwine, now deceased, was a chemist with bachelor and doctoral degrees from UNR. Ralph D. Mulhollen is a Gardnerville geologist.

Bertrand Chiasson, deceased, was a chemist.

Jason Abel has a B.S. in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Utah.

Timothy J Bray is an orthopedic surgeon in Reno.

Penio D. Penev is a mechanical engineer.

Peter J. Giddings may be Pete Giddings, the San Francisco weathercaster who worked in Reno for two years. His website does not list a college degree in meteorology or any other

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EvEnts 20TH ANNUAL FALL FEST CRAFT FAIR: The craft fair features more than 60 vendors selling a wide variety of arts and crafts, beadwork, baskets, pillows and blankets, artwork, jewelry, baked goods, etc. Indian tacos will be sold. Free trick-ortreat bags. Fri, 10/13-Sat, 10/14, 10am. Free. Reno/Sparks Indian Colony Gymnasium, 34 Reservation Road, (775) 842-1385.

28TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OUTHOUSE RACES: The races challenge teams of three costumed outhouse racers to zip down C Street, the town’s main drag, and hit the toilet paper finish line first. The Parade of Outhouses begins Saturday at noon with races immediately following. Sat, 10/7-Sun, 10/8, noon-4pm. Free. C Street, Virginia City, (775) 847-7500, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

BUD & BREW MUSIC FESTIVAL: The inaugural festival celebrates Nevada’s legalization of recreational cannabis. The event will feature the best brews in the region, live music, art, cannabis Q & A seminars and more. The musical lineup includes Pato Banton & The Now Generation, Tribal Theory, Brewfish, SYNRGY, Lady Reiko, WastedNoise, Reggae Shack Refugees, Smoked Out Soul, Afrolicious and Mojo Green, among other bands and DJs. This is a 21-and-over event only. ID required at entrance. Cannabis will not be sold at the festival. Sat, 9/23, 10am-6pm. $30-$99. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (707) 3286189, www.budandbrewmusicfestival.com.

ELDORADO GREAT ITALIAN FESTIVAL: The 36th annual festival

Is it Fall yet?

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As far as we’re concerned, it really couldn’t get here any sooner. Remember early last month when the Associated Press reported that longest consecutive stretch of 90-degree heat ever recorded in Reno had finally come to an end after 51 days? Yeah, it was only a couple of days after the National Weather Service announced that the temperature in Reno on Aug. 2 had reached 104 degrees, topping the old record of 101 set back in 1946.

Don’t get us wrong. We love summer and everything that comes with it, from Artown and Rollin’ on the River to Burning Man and floating on the river. It’s just getting late in the game, and we’re a little overheated. That’s why we’re glad it’s time for our annual Fall Guide—a manual to aid you through your journey back inside from the great outdoors. It’s full of recommendations for autumn entertainment. Happy reading!

celebrates Italian culture and traditions and includes live entertainment, a sauce cooking contest, grape stomp, wine walk, an Italian farmers’ market, food booths and free, live entertainment all weekend long. Sat, 10/7-Sun, 10/8, 11am. Free. Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700, www.eldoradoreno.com.

GENOA CANDY DANCE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE: The 98th annual event features more than 300 craft and food vendors. The dinner and dance take place on Saturday night from 4-10pm. Sat, 9/23-Sun, 9/24, 9am-5pm. $30-$50 for dance, free admission to fair. Main Street, Genoa, (775) 782-8696, www.genoanevada.org/candydancefaire.htm.

NEVADA DAY PARADE: The 79th annual event celebrates Nevada’s admission to the Union. Over 200 entries include floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, youth groups, celebrity guests and even Burning Man creations. Festivities begin at 8am with a hot air balloon launch on Carson Street near the Carson Mall (weather permitting). At 10am, the firing of a cannon and a flyover of military aircraft signal the start of the parade. The parade begins at the intersection of William and Carson Streets and concludes three to four hours later at the intersection of Stewart and Carson Street. Sat, 10/28, 8am. Downtown Carson City, (775) 882-2600, nevadaday.visitcarsoncity.com.

OKTOBERFEST: The annual event transforms the Village at Squaw Valley into a miniature Bavaria complete with authentic German beer and food, Bavarian music, the Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. Sat, 9/23, noon-6pm. $20. The Village at Squaw, 1750 Village East Road, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com.

PUMPKIN PALOOZA: The annual harvest festival celebrates all things pumpkin with Pumpkin Beauty Salon, the Pumpkin Derby, pumpkin-pie eating and marshmallow-shooting contests, carnival games, a costume parade, storytelling, live entertainment and more. The event benefits the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living. Sun, 10/22, 10am5pm. Free admission. Victorian Square, downtown Sparks, pumpkinpalooza.org.

RENO AERIALFEST: The festival unites teachers, artists and highlevel industry professionals from across the nation, and includes a workshop series, aerial competition, and after party. Sat, 11/4, 8am. $20-$60. Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., www.renoaerialfest.com.

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La Belle Sauvage (Oct. 19)

by Jeri Chadwell-Singley

When Philip Pullman campaigned in October 2011 to stop the closure of 600 libraries in England, he called it a “war against stupidity.” Well-known for his late ’90s children’s fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials, the British novelist has been an outspoken voice on many education issues and ran a campaign against age and gender labeling on children’s books.

Fans of the parallel universes Pullman explores in the His Dark Materials trilogy will be pleased to know that the author’s forthcoming novel La Belle Sauvage is the first in a companion trilogy. Of course, they may already know. Pullman originally announced the new trilogy on his website in April 2005. In 2016, the Telegraph reported that he’d promised not to cut his hair until the first book was complete. Perhaps some of his original fans have children of their own now with whom to share these new stories.

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RENO CELTIC CELEBRATION: The 27th annual celebration of Celtic cultures includes pipe bands, Scottish and Irish dancers, live music, Highland games, Celtic critters at the animal village, kids games, food and drink and Celtic merchandise. Main stage headliners include Sligo Rags. Sat, 10/7-Sun 10/8, 10am. $15-$25, free admission for children age 12 and younger. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 378-0931, www.renoceltic.org.

REDRUN—THE HUNT: The zombie-themed, riddle-solving race transforms Virginia City into a vast apocalyptic breakout room crawling with the flesh-starved dead. You compete against your fellow survivors. You explore the depths of the paranormal. You are timed. Your team is tested. Find the clues. Keep an eye on the clock. Just remember to watch out for the living dead. Sat, 10/14, 8am. Free. C Street, Virginia City, redrunvc.com.

STREET VIBRATIONS FALL RALLY: The celebration of music, metal and motorcycles offers poker runs, live entertainment, ride-in shows, stunt and bike shows and more to over 50,000 biking enthusiasts. Wed, 9/27-Sun, 10/1. Free for most events. Various locations in Downtown Reno, Carson City and Virginia City, (775) 329-7469, roadshowsreno.com/sv_fall.php.

arT ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO: Let ’Em Run. This is a benefit art show and sale for Lacy J. Dalton’s Wild Horse Foundation, which focuses on preserving, recovering and providing sanctuary and homes for Nevada’s wild horses and burros. Thu, 9/21, Sat, 9/30, 11am4pm. Free. Artists Co-op of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistco-opgalleryreno.com.

BLUE WHALE COFFEE COMPANY: Midtown Mural Tour. A docent-led tour of more than 40 of the 70 murals the midtown district has to offer. Learn about the artists, their process and how this form of public art improves the life and culture of a neighborhood. Local, national and international artists are represented. Tickets are available at the door. Sat, 10/14, Sat, 11/11, 11am. $10. Blue Whale Coffee Company, 32 Cheney St., (415) 596-4987, artspotreno.com/ midtown-mural-tour/.

COURTHOUSE GALLERY, CARSON CITY COURTHOUSE: Industrial Art Sports Edition. Capital City Arts Initiative exhibition Industrial Art: Sports Edition features the design work of five northern Nevada sports equipment designers and manufacturers. The show runs through Sept. 28. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8am5pm. Thu 9/21, Fri 9/22, Mon 9/25, Tue 9/26, Wed 9/27, Thu 9/28 - 8am. Free. Courthouse Gallery, Carson City Courthouse, 885 E. Musser St., Carson City., www.arts-initiative.org.

FUJI EXHIBIT HALL: Silver State Art Festival. Meet and purchase work from artists and suppliers that specialize in basketry and gourds. Three days of gourd classes. Sat, 9/23-Sun, 9/24, 10am. Free. Fuji Exhibit Hall, 701 Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City, (619) 995-2475, www.nevadagourdsociety.org.

GALLERY EAST, MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Imagined New Painted Images. Bruce Clark’s work integrates photography and paint to create surreal industrial-looking images on canvas. The exhibition runs Monday-Friday through Oct. 6. Thu, 9/21-Fri, 10/6, 8am-5pm. Free. Gallery East, McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.

GALLERY WEST, MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Womb to Tomb, Birth to Earth, Dust to Dust. In this series of prints and books, Lauren Cardenas pays homage to something that was lost—utilizing digital print along with traditional print methods to evoke a sense of longing and aloneness. The exhibition is open Monday-Friday through Oct. 6. Thu, 9/21-Fri, 10/6, 8am-5pm. Free. Gallery West, McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.

METRO GALLERY: Desert Dreams. Peter Ruprecht’s photography attempts to capture the natural spirit of people and places all across the world. He admires and often recreates with his subjects, a wanderer and nomadic nature, much like his own life experience. His work seeks to connect with both the viewer and the subject, and creates an emotional bond between the two. The show is open Monday-Friday through Oct. 6. Thu, 9/21-Fri, 10/6, 8am-5pm. Free. Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.

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From biographies to mystery novels, there’s a lot to look forward to from the literary world this fall, including a slew of political biographies from folks like Joe Biden to Hillary Clinton to Jenna Bush Hager. Some of it will, no doubt, be stranger than fiction—and this, for some reason, makes it all the more comforting that there will be new works from a few fantasy greats to indulge in, too. Here are a few recommendations that cover the bases.

Manhattan Beach (to be released Oct. 3) Jennifer Egan’s A Visit from the Goon Squad, published in June 2010, won the 2011 Pulitzer for fiction. Critics have contested whether it’s a novel or a collection of short stories. Told through 13 interconnected chapters, the stories span five decades from the late ’60s to present and have independent conclusions but feature a host of shared characters—mostly people involved in the music industry. In an interview with Heidi Julavits for Bomb Magazine, Egan explained, “I don’t experience time as linear. I experience it in layers that seem to coexist. … One thing that facilitates that kind of time travel is music, which is why I think music ended up being such an important part of the book.”

Egan’s new book, Manhattan Beach, promises the same nonlinear storytelling she executed so well in Goon Squad. The book opens in Depression era Brooklyn before flashing forward to World War II. Anna Kerrigan is a young woman who’s working as the first female diver at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. She’s also searching for answers to the disappearance of her father, who in the book’s opening is dangerously entangled with both a crooked union official and a mobster.

We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy (Oct. 3) Ta-Nehisi Coates is an author, comic book writer, educator, journalist and general badass. He won the 2015 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his second release, Between the World and Me—a book-length letter to his son about the realities of being black in the U.S. After reading it, A. O. Scott of the New York Times tweeted that it is “essential, like water or air.”

Coates is best known by many for a series of Obama era essays that were originally published in The Atlantic, including “Fear of a Black President” (2012), “The Case for Reparations” (2014), and “The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration” (2015). All of these appear in his new book, We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy. Many online summaries call it a “collection of previously published essays.” That’s not accurate. The publisher’s website reports the book also contains, “eight fresh essays that revisit each year of the Obama administration through Coates’s own experiences, observations, and intellectual development.”

The Overneath (Nov. 7) Robert S. Beagle’s fantasy classic The Last Unicorn was published in 1968. A unicorn leaves her forest home in search of others of her kind and gets swept into an adventure that eventually leads her to a seaside castle where she meets a mad king who holds the key to the other unicorns’ whereabouts. Children of the ’80s may remember a cartoon adaptation with music by America. Beagle is the author of many fine fiction and nonfiction works.

The Overneath features new and previously uncollected short fiction. According to the book’s publisher, among the stories in the collection is one centering on a familiar character from The Last Unicorn.

Cozy perks by abbey Kay

There are few things better than a crisp fall morning— vibrant leaves dancing to the pavement against a backdrop of underlying gloom. A slight chill in the air is delightful.

Fall is a time for craving coziness and the world’s greatest creation—coffee.

Here in Reno, we have a booming java scene. There are dreamers turned achievers who work to perfect the art behind craft. Sourced from Guatemala or Columbia, roasted—light or dark—with care, there’s a whole world to the morning brew that lives outside of Keurigs and little green mermaid logos.

And Reno’s a big little city with a story to tell about the happiness to be found in a porcelain mug.

Coffeebar, 682 Mount Rose St. Coffeebar sits on the corner of Mount Rose and Lander streets. It’s a warm and inviting place to start to your morning, with an atmosphere that’s always brimming— brimming with people, laughter, lattes and iced mochas. If you go on a Saturday before noon, the chairs might be full as well. The art on the brick walls is constantly changing, while the soccer on the TV hardly ever is. The baristas remember you, and you’ll remember the assortment of baked goods when you leave, especially the gluten free donuts. Try the back patio space where there’s a community table and succulent garden.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Take Me Home Huey. Partake in the unveiling

Andriy Kinash makes a vanilla-lavender latte at Old World Coffee Lab. Photo/abbey kay

of a 47-foot contemporary sculpture made from a re-purposed boneyard Huey helicopter, serial #67-17174, which was shot down with two casualties in 1969 during a Medevac mission in Vietnam.

Artist Steve Maloney partnered with Light Horse Legacy, a nonprofit outreach organization supporting veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder, to create the project dedicated to the more than two million Americans who served in Vietnam and never received a welcome home. The opening ceremony features special guests and live musical performances. Those attending the Thursday evening film screening are invited to stay for a light reception immediately following the ceremony. All guests should register early. Thu, 9/28, 6pm. Free. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: A 40-Year Collection of the Art of Lady Jill.

Plein air watercolorist Lady Jill Mueller presents favorite works from her personal collection over the last 40 years. This display will be up until Oct. 25. Library hours are 10am-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am-7pm on Wednesday and 11am-5pm on Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Thu, 9/21-Wed, 10/25. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

REID HOUSE GALLERY AND STUDIO: EcLectic Art. DJD Foundation for Freedom of Expression presents this exhibition of abstract art by Javier Sosa. The show runs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 30. Thu, 9/21, Sat, 9/23, Sun 9/24, Tue, 9/26, Thu, 9/28, Sat, 9/30, noon-6pm. Free. Reid House Gallery and Studio, 515 Court St., (775) 391-2668, www. arthealswarwounds.com.

RENO OPEN STUDIOS STUDIO CRAWL: Visit the studios of 31 artists at work. Learn about what inspires them and how they create their art. Fri,10/6 -Sun, 10/8, 10am. Free. Various locations, www. renoopenstudios.org.

SIERRA ROOM AT CARSON CITY COMMUNITY CENTER: Dylan Silver—Tahoe Clarity. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its photography exhibition by artist Dylan Silver. The artwork will on view in the gallery through Nov. 9. The Sierra Room is open most weeknights Monday-Thursday. Thu, 9/21-Thu, 11/9, 5-8pm. Free. Sierra Room at Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 283-7421, www.arts-initiative.org.

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER: A Colorful Life. Sierra Watercolor Society’s judged exhibit for 2017 is the largest exhibit of new watercolor paintings by local artists. The exhibit runs Tuesday-Saturday through Sept. 30. Thu, 9/21-Sat 9/30. Free.

Sparks Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, 820 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 852-1583, www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com.

WEST ST. MARKET: Art Walk Reno. The evening will highlight public

A latte sprinkled with nutmeg (top) and an almond milk latte are served alongside a spinich poppyseed crossaint, a regular crossaint and a cranberry scone.

art, murals and stop at several of the galleries and alternative venues along the way, including Sierra Arts Gallery, Art Indeed Gallery and La Terre Verte. Proceeds from the evening will benefit a local nonprofit. Thu, 10/5, Thu, 11/2, 6pm. $10. West St. Market, 148 West St., (415) 596-4987, artspotreno.com/artwalk-reno/.

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Old World Coffee Lab, 104 California Ave.

Hub Coffee Roasters, 727 Riverside Drive

Old World Coffee Lab is an adventure bundled inside white walls. Daring in quality, unique in flavor, the delicacies created at this shop are often dreamed of but rarely experienced. Cocktail-inspired simple syrups make for drinks like the vanilla-lavender latte. If you’re looking for a pour over—or the knowledge of what one is—then search no farther. Old World has the kindness to educate you on roasting and brewing methods, and the staff can explain subtle flavors found in the popular cup of plain black roast.

Take a walk on Riverside Drive, and you’ll find a shop at the heart of the local coffee scene. Hub Coffee Roasters offers a traditional menu, with items like the cappuccino— but can also expand your awareness of flavor variety with something like an affogato. This place has growlers of cold brew coffee to-go, a long, white couch to tempt you to stay, and cheery red straws for all things iced. Be sure to ask around while you’re there for the inside scoop on when the next latte art throwdown takes place.

Magpie Coffee Roasters, 1715 S. Wells Ave.

Bibo Coffee Company, 460 S. Sierra St.

A magpie is a bird and the name of a hidden gem of the city.

At Magpie Coffee Roasters, the bench by the front window is the best spot in the house to enjoy a latte. The place is hardly ever packed. Sometimes, it’s just you, the barista and the coffee roaster in the back of the shop. It’s a great place to get work done or daydream with no distractions. Don’t forget to pay before you leave, though—because the routine here is to order, indulge in the quiet and the craft of the cup, pay, and then leave.

If you want a grade-A white mocha and a grasp on the local music scene, then Bibo Coffee Company is your kind of place. The aroma of beans, the sights of downtown, bearded men—what more could you want? Whether you’re looking for caffeine, or your next dating prospect, Bibo delivers an artsy space for a friend or two to share. It may not be large, but it’s a good place to lounge around and sip away time in an environment that’s as chill as the iced refreshments served there.

MUSEUMS NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Andrea Zittel Wallsprawl. On view through Dec. 31; City of Dust—The Evolution of Burning Man. The show runs through Jan. 7; Unsettled. The exhibition runs through Jan. 21; View from the Playa —Photographs by Eleanor Preger.

The show runs through Jan. 7. Thu, 9/21-Thu, 11/30, 10am. $1-$10.

Nevada Museum of Art, (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: Sherlock Holmes & the Clocktower Mystery.

A shocking crime has been committed, and Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to find out “whodunit!” Challenge your powers of observation and deductive reasoning as you work to solve a baffling mystery. The exhibition runs through Oct. 29. Hours are 10am to 4pm Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 8pm on Friday and noon to 4pm on Sunday.

The exhibition is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Thu, 9/21-Sun, 10/29, 10am. $8-$9. Wilbur D. May Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

FILM ALPENGLOW WINTER FILM SERIES: The 12th annual film series showcases the outdoor industry’s most respected athletes. Hear from these professionals as they share stories of their adventures in the mountains. Thu, 11/16, 7pm. Free. Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com.

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HIMALAYA: Artemisia Moviehouse presents a screening of Himalaya

By Brad Bynum

directed by Eric Valli and Michael Debats, in Tibetan with English subtitles. Sun, 10/15, 6pm. $5-$9. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 337-9111, artemisiamovies. weebly.com.

Hey kids, Uncle Brad here. Back for another episode of What’s Your Favorite Dad-Ass Dad Listening to This Week? I know what you’re wondering: What are the hot new releases climbing up the personal playlist charts of overweight, beer-drinking, weed-smoking, over-35 rocker dads? Let’s throw some water on that burning question!

LUNAFEST: Nevada Women’s Lobby hosts this fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities. All net proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and the Nevada Women’s Lobby. Wed, 9/27, 6:30pm. $25-$45. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 750-1560, www.lunafest.org/reno0927.

LCD Soundsystem: American Dream As I write this, this is the number-one bestselling album in the country. It seems a bit disingenuous to celebrate that as a triumph of the underdog since schlubby middle-aged white men tend to be the overdogs in almost every other situation, but it’s still a bit strange and satisfying to see James Murphy, a guy who looks more like a recording engineer than a pop star, and who’s spent the majority of his career singing about the disappointments of aging, as a chart topper.

But the music has broad appeal, so it’s not that surprising. The perfect fusion of dance-floor anthems and post-punk face-rippers is even more appealing now that it’s been seven years since LCD Soundsystem last put out a new studio album.

LCD Soundsystem is one of rock music’s—and dance music’s and other musics’ not narrowly defined by genre—great postmodernist projects. Almost every note and every lyric is a sly and clever twist on some classic song or other. I can’t listen to this new record without thinking about Brian Eno, the British recording artist and producer. “Other Voices” sounds like a cut from Talking Heads’ classic run of albums produced

by Eno. “Call the Police” sounds like a cut from U2’s classic run of albums also produced by Eno. The guitar solos sound like Robert Fripp, the King Crimson guitarist who also played on many of Eno’s solo albums.

I love that connection, but it’s something I bring to listening to the record since I’m obsessed with Eno. Other people will hear other references. Other people won’t hear any references and won’t care, and will hopefully just enjoy some great, catchy, good-beat-andyou-can-dance-to-it songs. Like much of the best art, part of what you get out of it is what you put into it.

Queens of the Stone Age: Villains This shit is just so much fun. I read a lot of music writing, and I feel like Queens of the Stone Age is a band that’s often described inaccurately. The words “stoner” and “metal,” which often appear in reviews and articles about the band, don’t seem 100 percent apt to me. The music is focused and polished—with little of the repetitive slop I associate with the stoner tag. (And that’s with all due respect to stoners—I love a good repetitive slop.) And the band’s music, especially on this funky new record, is more happy, poppy and uplifting than what I think of as “metal.” But “metal” is of course a genre label that gets argued about constantly—and arguing about genre labels is a sport for nerds, and I don’t want to play anymore.

OUTWEST FILM FEST: The second annual film festival presented by Our Center, will kick off with a short film event in South Lake Tahoe on Sept. 21. The Reno event includes some of the best of this year’s LGBTQ short films along with filmmaker Skype sessions in a funfilled atmosphere. Sat, 9/23-Sun 9/24. $10-$25. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 772-3482, outwestfilmfest.org.

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR: Join Friends of Black Rock-High Rock for a fun-filled evening with food and drink and inspiring films about nature. There will be a raffle and silent auction and a special ukulele concert by Elizabeth Cadigan. This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine, so be prepared in case of inclement weather. Fri, 9/22, 5pm. $12-$15. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 557-2900, blackrockdesert.org/wild-scenic-2017/.

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But to my ears, this record sounds like catchy, ’70s-style boogie rock—think T. Rex, ZZ Top or Thin Lizzy. And don’t get me wrong—this album kicks ass.

Liars: TFCF One of the things I love about Liars is that every record in the band’s long career has been a reinvention, and every record sounds vastly different than the last. The first album, They Threw Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top, was a perfect example of the discopunk that was all the rage for about three months back in 2001, even though nobody seems to remember that.

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned, from 2004, was a concept album about witches. Drum’s Not Dead, from 2006, is a masterpiece of anxious drone and bass. (Of course, not every reinvention works: the 2014 album Mess was all half-baked dance rock, and Sisterworld, from 2010, sounded like a mediocre Beck album.)

But this new album might be the most dramatic reinvention yet.

The band name is especially apt for this new record because the “s” at the end of the name is essentially a lie. This is a record about breakup and loneliness written, performed and recorded in isolation by producer and vocalist Angus Andrew. Much of the music is made from samples—some of them recognizable—like the iconic “My Sharona” beat that makes a brief appearance in “Cred Woes”—but most of them are obscure and strange. Sounds that sound alienated.

But this isn’t a total sad-bastard record. There’s wit and humor throughout, and the sonic palette is unique.

Still, the themes of loss, loneliness and reinvention make the album sound unmistakably autumnal.

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ents its film festival featuring a selection of environmental and American independent films that have been screened at various festivals throughout the world. Thu, 11/30-Sun, 12/3. $12-$50.

Incline Village Cinema, 901 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, The Village Cinemas at Northstar, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, tahoefilmfest.org.

MusiC CLASSIX ONE—FANTASTIQUE: The Reno Philharmonic kicks off its 20172018 Classix season with a performance by guest violinist Chloe Hanslip. The program features Johann Strauss II’s Overture to Die Fledermaus, Zhou Tian’s The Infinite Dance and Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, op. 14. Sun, 10/1, 4pm; Tue, 10/3, 7:30pm. $33-$89. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) (775) 323-6393, renophil.com.

CLASSIX TWO—SIBELIUS’ SECOND: The Reno Philharmonic continues its 2017-2018 Classix season with a performance by guest pianist Christopher O’Riley. The program features Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, op. 15 and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 43. Sun, 11/5, 4pm; Tue, 11/7, 7:30pm. $33-$89. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) (775) 3236393, renophil.com.

JOHN PRINE: The Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter performs. Fri, 10/6, 8pm. $69.50-$79.50. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WITH TANYA BANNISTER: The RCO’s 2017-18 season begins with pianist Tanya Bannister, winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition. She will perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Maestro Theodore Kuchar and the RCO. Opening the program is the Suite from Aaron Copland’s ballet Appalachian Spring. The second half of the concert is devoted to Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony. Sat, 10/7, 7:30pm; Sun 10/8, 2pm. $5-$55. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 3489413, www.renochamberorchestra.org.

RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA—THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND: Michael Sachs, principal trumpet player of the Cleveland Orchestra, guest conducts the second concert of the RCO’s 2017-18 season. The program begins with a symphony for strings written

by Felix Mendelssohn. Sachs is featured as soloist in both Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto and Mozart’s “Posthorn” Serenade. Sat, 11/11, 7:30pm; Sun, 11/12, 2pm. $5-$55. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-9413, www.renochamberorchestra.org.

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Twin Peaks: The Return

This one seems like a final chapter, with everything winding up in one of those clever ’90s twist endings. I certainly hope they can continue to get the band together for years to come. The world needs the continuing saga of Camp Firewood.

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After a 26-year pause, the story of Dale Cooper and Laura Palmer continues with 18 otherworldly episodes, and the series concludes in a way just as perplexing as it was when Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) stared at his Evil Bob reflection in the mirror at the end of Twin Peaks Season 2, over 25 years ago.

Peaks fans, let’s face it—whether or not this is the final bow for Peaks, even if it does come back again, the story will never be tied up in a neat little package. Lynch loves his puzzles—with his Mulholland Drive and Lost Highway being proof of that—and Twin Peaks has proven to be the ultimate Lynch puzzler.

I do believe that it all makes sense, the Lynch dream world. You can approach the series in so many different ways, all of them making perfect sense. Or you can look at it as a failure of narrative and a script-writing copout. I choose the former, and I brand this whole undertaking an absolute masterpiece.

Does the final episode leave much to interpretation? Yes, but I believe most of the questions that fans will ask can be answered in the 18-episode series, along with the now invaluable and formerly maligned film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. (Hey, that movie sort of makes sense now!)

Does the final episode leave things open for a continuation of Peaks lore and future stories? Sure it does, and I hope there are more. I will always hope for more Peaks. I’m a junkie when it comes to this show.

If this is the open end for Twin Peaks, it’s a solid, fitting one. Thank you, David Lynch, for this funny, puzzling twister of a series, one that I will step up and call the best work you have ever done. Please make more. Or stop. It’s entirely up to you.

The second game in the new age of South Park video games has the player return as The New Kid in a roleplaying adventure in the town of South Park. Written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, this game ditches the fantasy setting of The Stick of Truth for a more superhero aesthetic. With classes like Mystic and Karate Kid, battle it out in turn-based combat against fan favorites from the world of South Park.

Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later

Super Mario Odyssey

(Netflix)

(Nintendo Switch)—Oct. 27

Even though this third trip to Camp Firewood after the original Wet Hot American Summer film and the TV sequel/ prequel Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp is the least funny of the three, it’s still one of the funniest things you will find on television.

Most of the group returns, yet again, for writer-director David Wain and writer Michael Showalter. At the end of the original movie, the camp counselors (including Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper and Janeane Garofalo) promised to reunite 10 years later to see how they turned out. They do just that, with their reunion being threatened by an evil Ronald Reagan (Showalter) and the first George Bush (Michael Ian Black, in what has to be the worst and most hilarious first George Bush impersonation ever). They plan to nuke the place for nonsensical reasons.

Cooper, a superstar actor now, had to drop out (he’s replaced in a very funny way by Adam Scott), while Ant-Man himself, Paul Rudd, manages to return as rebel Andy. This time out, Andy is sporting grunge-long hair, and he has a tendency to look like his shots are inserted into group shots because Rudd probably couldn’t stick around for the whole shoot. Wain finds ways to make this obvious and, yes, very funny.

The next installment in the Super Mario franchise has Mario globetrotting all over the world to save Princess Peach from marriage to Bowser. With this addition to the franchise, Mario has the help of Cappy—a magical hat that can possesses friend or foe to collect Power Moons in each world. The gameplay consists of the usual Mario tactics of running and jumping on enemies, along with possessing enemies like Goombas and Bullet Bills to access different parts of the world.

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As the tail end of 2017 approaches, things are only ramping up when it comes to the top video games of the year. Even though most of the top releases of the fall are sequels, they still pack a punch to satisfy your gaming needs. So, strap in, loosen your belt a notch, and feast on some top-tier fall games.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War (Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC)—Oct. 10 Fans of the 2014 Game of the Year, Shadow of Mordor, can return to take on new enemies in this action-adventure based on the writings of Tolkien. With new improvements to the highly regarded Nemesis System, players can control and befriend orcs in the fight against Sauron.

South Park: Fractured But Whole (Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC)—Oct. 17

Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus (Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC)—Oct. 27 In this sequel to the 2014 game, players again assume the role of resistance leader BJ Blazkowicz in his fight against Nazis in an alternate 1961 where the Axis powers won World War II. While the first game was largely set in Europe, this game brings the fight across the pond to an America largely controlled by the Nazis. Run and gun your way through America, taking out Nazis with weapons ranging from hatchets to advanced laser beam machine guns.

Call of Duty WWII (Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC)—Nov. 3 Gone are the days of exo-suits and space battles. The newest sequel in the Call of Duty franchise takes the action back to it’s roots in World War II. Featuring action-packed single player and robust, online multiplayer modes, fans of the more realistic Call of Duty games may find their itch scratched with this one. Plus, it has zombies.

Console cornucopia Along with some of the best games of the year, fall will see the debut of consoles—old and new. The SNES Classic will be released on Sept. 29, featuring 20 classic Super Nintendo games and the release of the long-awaited Star Fox 2! Fall will also see the arrival of the Xbox One X, on Nov. 7. It boasts the highest fidelity ever in console gaming, seen in true 4k resolution. Ω

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THAT’S LIFE—A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA: This tribute will showcase Rick Cornell, Jean-Paul DeChambeau and Rebecca Schembri singing some of Frank Sinatra’s top hits, accompanied

by Carol House on piano. Sat. 9/30. 7pm. $15. St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1070 W. Plumb Lane, (775) 233-5105, www.poperanv.org.

THIRD COAST PRODUCTION: The University of Nevada, Reno’s Performing Arts Series kicks off with a concert by the Grammy award-winning quartet of classically trained percussionists. Thu, 9/28, 7:30pm. $5-$35. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/pas.

ONSTAGE 2017 VOICES OF THE PAST—SILVER TERRACE CEMETERY TOUR: FunTime Theater presents its annual ghostly walking tour to raise funds for the restoration of the Silver Terrace Cemetery. Tours are on Saturday and Sunday. Sat, 9/30-Sun 10/15, 10am & 1pm. $10-$15. Silver Terrace Cemetery, 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City, (866) 449-7630, www.funtimetheater.com.

A WRINKLE IN TIME: Reno Little Theater’s Act Out! Theater for Young Audiences presents this production based on the novel by Madeline L’Engle. One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, joines forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and others to battle the forces of evil, so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. Fri,

10/13, 6pm; Sat, 10/14, 2pm & 6pm; Sun, 10/15, 2pm. $5-$10. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL: Broadway Comes to Reno kicks off its 2017-2018 season with this production based on the life of singersongwriter Carole King. The musical follows King’s rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Tue, 10/17-Thu, 10/19,

7:30pm; Fri, 10/20, 8pm; Sat, 10/21, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 10/22, 1pm & 7pm. $60-$115. Pioneer Center for

the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 6866600, pioneercenter.com.

THE BIGGEST LITTLE THEATRE FESTIVAL 5: Five shows.

Times vary. Wed, 11/8-Sun, 11/12. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

FUNTIME THEATER—DINNER MURDER MYSTERY: Funtime Theatre holds its monthly dinner murder mystery. Ticket includes dinner and show. The doors open at 5pm with a no-host bar. The show starts at 6:30pm, with dinner service starting at 7pm.

Ages 10 and up are welcome to attend. Visit Funtime Theater’s website for dinner selections. Sat, 10/2-Sat 11/18, 5pm. $50. Lili’s Family Restaurant, 2325 Kietzke Lane, (866) 449-7630, www.funtimetheater.com.

GOING GREEN: This tragic comedy by David Tristram centers around John Brown, future leader of the Green Party, a man with a vision, a man with charisma., but a man with a problem. John decides to give one, last blistering farewell speech. The party faithful rise as one to greet their hero. John stands to deliver his final, stark message to the waiting world: “Go green...or die.” Little could he know how profound those words would be. Fri, 9/22-Sat, 9/23, 7:30pm;

LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE: The University of Nevada Reno’s Performing Arts Series continues with performance by the Los Angeles-based repertoire dance ensemble. Thu, 11/2, 7:30pm. $5-$35.

Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/pas.

NIGHTFALL WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE: Proscenium Players, Inc. presents this play by Eric Coble.

Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself—and us—that he’s not mad.

The spell he weaves brings us a highly theatrical adaptation of four tales Poe himself considered his best: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Fri, 9/22, 7pm; Sat, 9/23, 1pm

& 7pm; Sun, 9/24, 1pm; Fri, 9/29, 7pm; Sat, 9/30, 1pm & 7pm; Sun, 10/1, 1pm. $13-$18. Brewery Arts

Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 5465202, www.ppitheater.com.

NIGHTMARE: Welcome to the Nightmare Cabaret where Hell’s most popular MC Freddy Kruger and a cast of horrors spin tales of life and death. Good Luck Macbeth Theater Company Playwright in Residence Production. Fri, 10/6-

Sat, 10/7, 7:30pm; Thu, 10/12-Sat, 10/14, 7:30pm; Wed, 10/18-Sat, 10/21, 7:30pm; Wed, 10/25, 7:30pm-Sat, 10/28, 7:30pm. $15. Good Luck Macbeth Theater Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716, www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

PIAF! THE SHOW: A musical celebration of the life and music of the legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf, starring Anne Carrere. Sun, 10/15, 7pm. $25$55. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND: Brüka Theatre kicks off its 25th anniversary season with this one-act play by Tom Stoppard. Feuding theater critics Moon and Birdboot, the first a fusty philanderer and the second a pompous and vindictive second stringer, are swept into the whodunit they are viewing. In the hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie-like melodramas that follows, as mists rise about isolated Muldoon Manor, Moon and Birdboot become dangerously implicated in the lethal activities of an escaped madman. Fri, 10/6-Sat, 10/7, 8pm; Thu, 10/12-Sat,

10/14, 8pm; Sun, 10/15, 2pm; Thu, 10/19-Sat, 10/21, 8pm; Thu, 10/26-Sat, 10/28, 8pm. $18-$25. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

RENT—2OTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: Broadway Comes to Reno continues its 2017-2018 season with return of the original rock musical that changed the landscape of American theater. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. Fri, 11/24, 8pm; Sat, 11/25, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 11/22, 1pm & 7pm. $49 and up. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 6866600, pioneercenter.com.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Come watch the movie like it was meant to be watched ... in costume! Party starts at 8:30pm and the movie airs at 10pm. Bag of props to the first 25 at the door, costume contest and games before the show. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 8831976, breweryarts.org.

Sun 9/24, 2pm; Thu, 9/28-Sat, 9/30, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/1, 2pm; Thu, 10/5-Sat, 10/7, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/8, 2pm. $12$20. Restless Artists Theatre Company, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074, www.rattheatre.org.

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Imagine that your nation’s leader has trouble coming out with the truth. Instead, he has people—henchmen, let’s call them—charged with conveying this leader’s chosen, twisted version of the truth.

Now, imagine this leader, drunk with power and convinced he can get away with anything, has displayed lascivious, immoral behavior, leaving his henchmen to deal with the consequences and answer a questioning public.

And imagine this leader has tons of money and thinks he can buy his way out of anything.

Uh, wait … This sounds familiar.

It’s also the plot of Bill Cain’s political excoriation, Equivocation, the excellently timed play currently in production at Reno Little Theater.

Clearly, Cain had many axes to grind when writing this play. First and foremost, the essential plot tackles political figures’ desire to manipulate the media and hedge the truth. It’s 1606, and the lead character, William Shagspeare (played by Michael Peters), is asked by King James’ right-hand man, Sir Robert Cecil (Jon Lutz), to take on an interesting commission: Write a play about a current national crisis, the recent conspiracy to blow up parliament, using only Cecil’s selectively chosen details.

Shag, as his theater friends call him, now must decide whether he should stand by his principles and risk saying no to a king (Brantly Compton) who frequently uses torture on people who disobey him, or just go against every artistic, ethical bone in his body and write the damn thing. A third option soon presents itself: equivocation.

Maybe he can please both his king and his psyche by using ambiguity.

But while he was taking shots at politicians, Cain must have figured he might as well take shots at the Bard himself. He relentlessly pokes fun at Shakespeare’s

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propensity for killing off leaders (“You’ve killed more kings than any man alive.

Your mind is a graveyard for royalty.”), relying on twins for mistaken identities (“Try twins—that usually works.”), and using predictable plots (“Comedies end in weddings; histories in battles; treason in death.”) And he skewers the playwright’s blatant disregard for his daughter Judith (played by director Chase McKenna), the only surviving one of his twins since the loss of his son.

And for good measure, he also takes shots at religion and theatergoers, too. Cain has a lot to get off his chest, which is why his poison pen loses some of its accuracy.

Though the play makes some marvelous points, it’s a bit all over the place, which is why even McKenna’s obvious directorial talents and many fine performances by RLT actors can’t save this one from feeling overly long and frustratingly wordy. With a 225-minute run time, the play suffers from a severe lack of editing.

However, I enjoyed some wonderful performances—particularly by Lutz as the evil Robert Cecil, and Peters as a torn-apart Shagspeare. Kirk Gardner’s portrayals of Richard, Shag’s colleague and voice of reason, as well as the Jesuit priest Father Garnet, who provides enlightenment to Shag about the power of equivocation, were also impressive. And McKenna’s barbs as Judith are frequently able to cut through Cain’s otherwise-muddy dialogue. Strong performances and staging, as well as Cain’s unsettling, insightfully drawn parallels to modern-day politics make it a story that’s long, but worth seeing. Ω

Equivocation

12345 equivocation is onstage at Reno Little Theater, 147 e.

Pueblo St., Sept. 14-17 and 21-24. For tickets, $15-25, call 775-813-8900 or visit www.renolittletheater.org.

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“Yep. i totally voted for Trump.”

No joke I read It when the novel came out in 1986 and was mostly underwhelmed. Cool premise but sloppy, overlong, out-of-control prose. That sucker needed some ruthless editing.

I was gobbling up Stephen King books at the time—big fan of Christine and Different Seasons— but had experienced a bit of a lull in interest with his lousy Peter Straub collaboration, The Talisman. I felt like King was overextending himself a bit, and the novel It came off as a big mess.

So, I’ll just start off by saying I’m not a huge fan of the source material.

Then, the wimpy TV miniseries happened, complete with John Boy, Jack Tripper, Harry Anderson and a decent Tim Curry as evil clown Pennywise, but also featuring that damned, unintentionally hilarious puppet spider at the end.

The benefit of a movie like Andy Muschietti’s It is that the director and his writers can keep some core themes that worked but switch things up a bit and streamline the narrative to make the story work a bit better 30 years after it was written. In that respect, the new It is a triumph.

While the original miniseries dealt with both the young and older versions of The Loser’s Club, the posse of kids that stand up to evil, the new It stands as Part One, completely dividing the kid and adult stories. There’s also a major time change, with the kids’ story taking place in the late ’80s instead of the ’50s. Thank you, Stranger Things.

The core story remains the same: Children in Derry, Maine have been disappearing for many years, and the film starts with the sad case of Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott), a little boy in a yellow rain slicker who follows his paper boat to the sewer drain and makes an unfortunate acquaintance.

That acquaintance is Pennywise, the sewer-dwelling clown, played as a savage beast by Bill Skarsgard.

The big difference between Curry’s Pennywise and the new incarnation is that Curry’s Pennywise was almost a normal circus clown until he sprouted monster teeth and took you out. He was into trickery.

Skarsgard’s Pennywise is a shit-assed, makeupcracking, straight-up scary demon clown with an ability to charm for a short while, but he just kind of sucks royally from the get-go, oozing with evil. If you saw him at a circus, you’d be seriously afraid for the trapeze artists and lions. He even drools a little when addressing Georgie, shortly before tearing his arm off.

It’s in this moment that It declares itself as an R-rated, no-holds-barred King affair rather than the sanitized King that was the TV version.

The kids are great. The standout is Sophia Lillis as Beverly Marsh. At one point, one of the Losers calls her Molly Ringwald. Lillis has that kind of leading-lady-in-a-teen-film commanding screen presence. Jeremy Ray Taylor will break your heart as Ben Hanscom, the chubby kid who has a crush on Bev. Their first meeting is one of the best scenes in the film.

Stranger Things costars Finn Wolfhard and Jack Dylan Grazer provide solid comic relief as Richie and Eddie, while Jaeden Lieberher, excellent in Midnight Special, does a damn fine job with the stutter and leading-man job as Georgie’s big brother Bill Denbrough. As for the bad kids, Nicholas Hamilton is the second scariest entity in the film as bully Henry Bowers. He’s very real. I’m pretty sure I got in a locker room fight sometime in the ’80s with Hamilton’s Bowers.

Muschietti scores some big scares, especially during a slideshow gone very wrong, and a meeting between the Denbrough brothers in the family basement. (“You’ll float, too!”) There’s a true sense that there was never a writing room moment when Muschietti and his team paused and thought, “Say, perhaps that idea would be a bit too unsettling? Maybe it’s a bit much and wrong?”

It: Part Two, with the adults, while not official yet, is a certainty. As for It: Part One, it draws the best elements of King’s inconsistent novel effort and comes out a frightening winner. Ω

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Thirteen minutes … that’s how close a bomb made by a man named Georg Elser came to possibly killing Adolf Hitler in 1939.

Had Elser succeeded, the history of the world would’ve been forever altered in unimaginable ways. Many of us have often played the time machine game where we ask ourselves and friends, “If you had a time machine, what would you do?” The most common answer to that game is probably something along the lines of “Go back in time, kill Hitler.” Elser was the living embodiment of that time machine game answer, and he almost succeeded in taking out the evil dictator before he sent Germany to ruins. 13 Minutes, the latest from director Oliver Hirschbiegel, is a biopic on Elser (well played by Christian Friedel). It ruminates on his possible motivations for the assassination attempt, while exploring what was surely a vicious and awful interlude with physical and psychological torture after his bomb missed its target and killed eight people. It’s Hirschbiegel’s second feature focusing on Hitler, and while it isn’t as powerful as Downfall, which studied a panicky Hitler in his final days, it’s still an occasionally fascinating piece of work. With 13 Minutes, Hirschbiegel has created bookend movies for the Holocaust horrors brought about by Nazi Germany. This movie deals with the buildup to the war, while Downfall dealt with the last paranoiac days. I’m sure watching the two films in succession would be a powerful experience, but I’m going to put that one off for a little while. I’ve had enough of Nazis and bullheaded political rallies these last couple of months.

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Annabelle: Creation

Annabelle, the creepy doll from The Conjuring movies, gets her second standalone film with Annabelle: Creation, a silly movie that’s nevertheless enjoyable thanks to some deft direction and surprisingly competent acting. The movie holds together thanks to solid performances from Talitha Bateman and Lulu Wilson, the latter being the same child actress who gave incredible work in the also surprisingly good prequel/sequel to a so-so movie, Ouija: Origin of Evil. The film is full of good performances from the likes of Miranda Otto, Anthony LaPaglia and Stephanie Sigman, but it’s Bateman and Wilson who get most of the credit for pulling it off. The film is set many years before the first Annabelle movie, with orphans Janice (Bateman) and Linda (Wilson) on their way to a new home, a group of other girls and happy nun Sister Charlotte (Sigman) at their side. Once at their new home, the doll is discovered, and the resulting playtime totally sucks ass. Last year, director David F. Sandberg delivered a decent genre film with Lights Out, based on his terrifically scary short film. (Talitha’s younger brother, Martin Bateman, starred in that one.) Sandberg also makes good-looking movies. The authentic Southern Gothic look of this film lends to its credibility.

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Atomic Blonde

Charlize Theron goes on a tear for the ages in this fun if somewhat shallow venture, another pin on her action hero lapel after her ferocious turn as Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road. As Lorraine Broughton, an undercover agent on a mission in Berlin in the late ’80s as the wall begins to fall, she showcases her ability to kick people through walls with the best of them. She also shows how to use a freezer door as a weapon.

Directed by David Leitch, one of the directors of the original John Wick and future director of Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde pops with the same kind of kinetic energy as Wick when the bullets and kicks are flying. Also a legendary stuntman, Leitch knows how to make a hit look real, and the choreographed action scenes in this film stand as some of the year’s best. When Charlize lands a blow in this movie, you feel it in your face. Based on the graphic novel The Coldest City, the film drags at times, especially when Lorraine does the standard interrogation room narrative scenes with Toby Jones and John Goodman drilling her for answers.

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Birth of the Dragon

This is a fictitious take on the real-life fight between Wong Jack Man and martial arts legend Bruce Lee, and it has a couple of good fight scenes in it. In fact, they could be called very good. And, yet, I’m forced to give this movie my lowest mark because those fight scenes are surrounded by crap.

Picture a diamond like the blue one that the old lady had in that Titanic movie. Dip it in gold and put it in a bag with $780 million dollars and a Babe Ruth-autographed baseball, and then drop that bag into a communal spot where a bunch of sick hippos have taken massive shits and formed a virtual lake of shit. Let that bag sink to the bottom and become immersed in the lake of sick hippo shit. That’s what happens to the very good fight scenes in this movie. Lost in shit. Sick hippo shit. (Sorry to pick on hippos for this analogy, but, hey, they are huge, and, I imagine, rather disgusting when overcome by intestinal stress, making them capable of generating the amount of shit I needed for this particular illustration.) The movie deals a little bit with actual real-life fight between Lee and rival martial arts teacher Wong Jack Man, but it blows the details up to ridiculous extremes, even turning Lee and Jack Man into Batman and Robin by film’s end. It’s garbage.

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Wind River

A gang of losers plots to rob a NASCAR racetrack on one of its busiest weekends, and they do it in a hackneyed way that makes absolutely no sense. Steven Soderbergh comes out of retirement to direct Channing Tatum as Jimmy Logan, a former football player who has fallen on bad times, then suddenly gets it in his head to rob the racetrack in a way that involves sneaking people out of prison, blowing things up with gummy bears, and secret allies within the establishment. Soderbergh did the Ocean’s Eleven movies, the first of which has a reasonably fun and inventive heist. This one is sort of Ocean’s Eleven for rednecks, and their ability to pull off the heist is totally unconvincing. The film is almost saved by some of the supporting performances, including Daniel Craig as an incarcerated safe cracker who digs hard boiled eggs, and Adam Driver as Jimmy’s one-armed brother. But, for every character that’s a plus, there’s a lame one like Seth MacFarlane’s heavily accented millionaire that’s not as funny as he thinks he is. The movie doesn’t come together in the end, and its robbery scheme is too cute to be realistic.

The big reveal feels like a cheat. It’s good to have Soderbergh back in action, but this is just a rehash of something he’s done before with a Southern accent. Hilary Swank shows up in the final act, a role that feels entirely tacked on.

If you’re a fan of last year’s excellent modern Western Hell or High Water, you have some big reasons to get yourself into a theater for Wind River. Taylor Sheridan, who writes and directs, has a wordsmith’s way of capturing American dilemmas on par with the likes of Sam Shepard and Cormac McCarthy.

The man knows how to pen a great thriller with depth, and his works—he also wrote Iscariot and Hell or High Water—have in common a somber tone. This is a guy who knows that many of the people you pass on the street today are dealing with an eternity of grief and loss. They are making it, but it’s a bitch, and it’s not going to get easier. Wind River marks Sheridan’s second feature directorial effort, after 2011’s low-budget Vile, and it stands as one of the summer’s best films. It’s a solid mystery-thriller and a showcase for two fierce performances from Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen—yes, Hawkeye and Scarlet Witch.

They both offer up career-best work, with Renner searing the screen as Cory, a man with a tragic past, paid to hunt wolves and lions on a Native American reservation. Olsen commands her screen time as Jane, one of cinema’s gutsiest FBI agents since Clarice Starling. With this film, Renner has been tasked with some of the more difficult, emotionally brutal scenes an actor has had to handle this year.

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Quick fix I once lived near a Chinese take-out restaurant that wasn’t great but could feed a family of six for cheap, and another, fancier joint that cost twice as much. Siu Asian Express at first appeared to be more like the former, but the food was way above par. The seating was comfortable, the decor pleasant, and the service attentive.

An order of fried wontons stuffed with ground pork and shrimp ($1 for five pieces) was hot and crispy, served with a housemade sweet and sour sauce that was darker and richer than the fluorescent goop so many places serve. Cups of hot and sour, and egg flower soup ($1.99 each) were so piping hot I actually scalded the roof of my mouth in my haste to taste them—totally worth it. The spicy sour concoction had a silky mouth feel, tons of veggies and plenty of kick. The egg, tofu and mushroom combination was delicate, with a notable essence of chicken completing the cup.

We chose to sample one item from each section of the menu, starting with Shang Hai bok choy sauteed in fresh chopped garlic ($7.99). The baby cabbages were cooked just right, with enough garlic to ward off a platoon of vampires.

All of the stir-fried meats possessed the unique tenderness that results from “velveting,” a process of marinating thin slices of meat in a mixture of liquid, salt and cornstarch and sauteeing them twice with expert timing. This chef has that process down pat. Speaking of, Chef Da’s special chicken with yellow onion and fried shallot hoisin sauce ($8.50) is a must-order item.

The sauce has a lot going on, though ginger and garlicky shallot are the most prominent flavors. There may even be a bit of Chinese five spice; it was just about as complex and delicious a sauce as you’ll find. Hats off to the chef.

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Continuing on, a plate of Mongolian beef with onion, mushroom and spicy hoisin sauce ($9.50) held its own on flavor and texture ($9.50). The heat was of the sneaky sort. The salty and sweet principal notes are familiar and comforting, then your tongue says, “Wait a minute … wow!” The sliced mushrooms added a lot of earthy goodness to the dish, and there were plenty of ’em.

There was nothing sneaky about the lightly battered kung pao shrimp, with celery, water chestnut, carrot and peanut ($10.50). The veggies had plenty of crunch; the shrimp was tender, and the spicy, fiery sauce was a knockout. I’ve long been a fan of kung pao chicken and beef, but this shellfish rendition might be the best Sichuan dish I’ve tasted. It was so damn good.

The one meat dish that might not have been marinated was Peking pork chop ($9.99). It featured a breaded and fried chop that had been cut into smaller bone-in bites and tossed in house plum sauce with sauteed onion and bell pepper. The meat was noticeably firmer than the others sampled, which offered a nice contrast.

Nibbling around the bone wasn’t an issue.

The fresh ginger in this dish was noticeable, and the veggies were excellent.

We rounded things out with a combo chow mein ($8.50), including chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, bean sprout, bell pepper, scallion and a sauce that was a bit understated but perfectly fine. The noodles were neither starchy nor greasy, and all the ingredients were fresh and tender. We left knowing exactly where to head the next time we’ve got a craving for Chinese food. Ω

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Pint break You may have caught my article on Irish bars last March for the RN&R’s annual Bars & Clubs Guide. It wasn’t so much a local directory as a look at the Irish bar as a concept, but what better time to revisit one of our local Irish joints than halfway to the next St. Patrick’s Day? As it turns out, Labor Day isn’t quite as much of a drinking holiday, but it was a day off from our day jobs, so my wife and I took the opportunity for some early evening adult beverages to wrap up our long weekend. I let her pick the destination this week, and Ceol Irish Pub was her choice.

A nearly empty parking lot gave a hint of the slow Monday night, probably made slower by a long weekend of people overdoing it at Burning Man and the Rib Cook-off now tapering off their drinking for the work days ahead. Inside, it was equally quiet—just a few customers sat at the bar when we walked in the back, and not a single table was occupied.

The old brick building lends a bit of of historic feel to the place, like an old traditional Irish bar might. (Full disclosure: Unbeknownst to me until we sat down, the bartender was an acquaintance that I knew through mutual friends and once sold a scooter to, but he was unaware of this column to be written about our visit.)

We briefly considered taking our beverages al fresco on the back patio in these last weeks of summer but decided against the still-too-warm evening air.

As I mentioned back in March, Ceol feels like probably the most genuinely Irish bar in town. Owner Ron McCarty’s clan hails from County Cork in southern Ireland originally. Ceol isn’t just the standard Guinness and Jameson, shamrocks and leprechauns on the walls kind of themed establishment. It’s hard to describe exactly,

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but it just feels more authentic. IrishAmerican community newspapers, regular live Irish music, Ireland county badge stickers sold behind the bar—these little touches show me there’s more to Ceol than just a Gaelic name. (It means “music.”)

Of course, an Irish bar wouldn’t be a bar without a decent roster of alcohol, and Ceol is no slouch. The expected draft beer offerings from the homeland are there, of course—nitro Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s, plus the uncommon Magner’s hard cider.

A few average craft selections round out the dozen taps, and the selection of bottles and cans is comparable, with a handful of Celtic varieties and American craft beers. The options aren’t curated for beer obsessives like me, but whiskey aficionados would be happy with the extensive list of Irish, Scotch and American single malt and blended whiskies. A few token wines are available as well as the standard well spirits and a smattering of Irish-themed and other house cocktails. I wanted something light and refreshing so opted for a simple vodka tonic, followed by a gin and tonic. My wife ordered a beer, and when she hesitated before a second one, our bartender offered a half-pint—a kind gesture that you won’t always find. Sometimes you don’t want an entire pint.

Neither the atmosphere nor the selection of beverages alone make Ceol standout, but the sum of the parts is greater. Besides the regularly scheduled live music, Ceol also hosts a Sunday cinema night and a popular pub quiz trivia night every Thursday.

The cultural offerings along with a great selection of whiskey make for a genial community gathering spot. Ω

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by Kent IrwIn

Sunday Sasser-Pickard, Bell Crawford, Lizzy ramos and Garrett Caufield make up the band Boys.

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Social construct Boys A boy can be defined as much by behavior as physiology: making strange, abrasive noises for attention maybe, or seeking opportunities for mischief. There is a simplicity to these actions. When not done for fun, they’re performed simply to kill boredom, to fill a void. If there’s no noise, make some.

This attitude shines through in a band that consists of three teenage members who identify as female—Bell Crawford, Lizzy Ramos and Sunday SasserPickard—plus one male, Garrett Caufield.

They call themselves Boys, but three of the band's members are girls. Caufield, to blend in, wears makeup and a dress onstage.

“It’s just kind of a joke showing that gender is a social construct, and you can do anything you want to do,” said Sasser-Pickard.

That spirit of carefree “boyish” behavior shows itself in the band’s repertoire.

Three days before their first show at Holland’s event Fresh Meat, Crawford and Sasser-Pickard put together a set.

Crawford said the task was so immense, there were so many songs to make, that she was coming up with whatever was at the top of her head.

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strums a moody chord progression, Sasser-Pickard tugs at the bass strings and Caufield thumps the floor tom.

“We never write our lyrics down,” said Crawford.

“It’s whatever Bell is feeling that day, mostly,” said Ramos.

At times, those feelings are confrontational, often toward the band’s namesake.

In one song, Crawford screams, “I don’t care about a fucking man / ’cause fucking men suck! suck!” She said the song is a response to the constant menace that cat-calling represents to her and her female friends.

“I punched a guy in the face for catcalling me last week,” she said. “He was just saying, ‘Oh, this girl’s a freak. She doesn’t talk much.’ I was in a bad mood, so I turned around and socked him.”

Ramos and Crawford play together in the band Snack. Where Crawford finds herself behind the drums in that band, in Boys, she stands front and center with the microphone, dancing around the stage or standing still, following every whim.

Allowing herself to focus entirely on crafting melody, lyrics and stage presence gives a fresh energy to Boys.

For all that difference, many of the tactics of Snack are also used in Boys.

Songs are composed similarly, with Ramos bringing a chord progression in, then adding a beat, then adding lyrics as a cherry on top. One of Snack’s songs: “Life is Okay Sometimes,” has been opened up and modified into a Boys song.

“It’s like the next generation Snack,” said Crawford. “It’s the full meal.”

It was a meal that first brought together Crawford and Sasser-Pickard.

During lunch at their school, Crawford chose to sit across from Sasser-Pickard, then proceeded to talk her ear off. By the end, they decided to skip the rest of the day, head for Egg Roll King, and the two became friends, discovering they both shared similar music tastes.

“We were both in our Current Joys phase,” said Sasser-Pickard.

They decided to start a band, but with Fresh Meat rapidly approaching, they felt underprepared, and called for aid.

Enter Ramos and Caufield, and Boys was formed in full, four best friends writing songs together. Ω

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2) American Made Band, 8pm, no cover

2) American Made Band, 8pm, no cover Cook Book, 10pm, no cover

2) American Made Band, 8pm, no cover Cook Book, 10pm, no cover

2) Cook Book, 8pm, no cover

2) Escalade, 8pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

2) The Starliters, 5pm, no cover The Look, 9pm, no cover

2) Mark Miller, 5pm, no cover John Palmore, 9pm, no cover

2) Crush, 6pm, no cover

2) Tandymonium, 6pm, M, no cover Jamie Rollins, 6pm, Tu, no cover Phil Prunier, 6pm, W, no cover

2) Arizona Jones, 8pm, no cover

2) Arizona Jones, 8pm, no cover

2) The Breakfast Klub, 10pm, no cover

1) Jamestown Revival, 9pm, $20-$24

1) Adam Trent—The Next Generation of Magic, 7pm, $19.95-$49.95 2) Ashley Red, 10:30pm, no cover

1) Adam Trent—The Next Generation of Magic, 8pm, $19.95-$49.95 2) Ashley Red, 10:30pm, no cover 3) DJ Roni V, 9pm, no cover

1) Adam Trent—The Next Generation of Magic, 5:30pm, 8pm, $19.95-$49.95 2) Ashley Red, 10:30pm, no cover 3) DJ Roni V, 9pm, no cover

3) Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, 8pm, $15

2) Neil Jackson, 10pm, $15 3) Grand Country Nights with DJ Colt Ainsworth, 10pm, no cover

2) DJ Drama, 10pm, $20 3) Grand Country Nights with DJ Colt Ainsworth, 10pm, no cover

2) Brother Dan, 6pm, no cover

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Karaoke Elbow Room Bar, 2002 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 358-6700: Karaoke with DJ Toni Tunez, W, 8pm, no cover The Point, 1601 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3001: Karaoke, Thu-Sat, 7pm, no cover Spiro’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1475 E. Prater Way, Ste. 103, Sparks, (775) 356-6000: Karaoke, Fri-Sat, 9pm, no cover West 2nd Street Bar, 118 W. Second St., (775) 348-7976: Karaoke, Mon-Sun, 9pm, no cover

2500 E. Second St., (775) 789-2000 1) Grand Theater 2) Lex 3) Race & Sport Book

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1) Solid Gold Soul, 7:30pm, $29.50-$40.50 219 N. Center St., (775) 788-2900 1) Solid Gold Soul, 7:30pm, $29.50-$40.50 3) Andersen Ackerson, 8:30pm, no cover 1) Sammy’s Showroom 2) The Zone 3) Sapphire Lounge 4) Plaza 5) Convention Center

18 Highway 50, Stateline, (800) 427-7247 1) Outdoor Arena 2) Cabo Wabo

2) Bobby G, 9pm, no cover

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1) Fleet Foxes, 8pm, M, $36 Modest Mouse, 8pm, Tu, $38-$45 3) Buddy Emmer and guest, 8pm, Tu, no cover

1) Solid Gold Soul, 7:30pm, $29.50-$40.50 4) Big Bad Boogie Rock, 7pm, no cover

2) Take Out, 10pm, no cover

2) DJ Chris English, 9pm, no cover

2) Patrick Walsh, 10pm, M, no cover Skunk Dub, 9pm, Tu, W, no cover

2) Max Minardi, 6pm, M, Tu, W, no cover

2) Drinking with Clowns, 7pm, no cover

2) Drinking with Clowns, 8pm, no cover 3) Latin Dance Social, 7:30pm, $10-$20

2) Drinking with Clowns, 8pm, no cover 3) Four Color Zack, 10pm, $20

2) Max Minardi, 6pm, no cover

4) DJ Kronik, 9pm, no cover

2) Rock ’N’ Roll Karaoke, 9pm, no cover 4) Atomika, 9pm, no cover

2) Rock ’N’ Roll Karaoke, 9pm, no cover 3) Seduction Saturdays, 9pm, $5 4) Atomika, 9pm, no cover

4) DJ Kronik, 9pm, no cover

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2) Take Out, 10pm, no cover

1) Michael Jackson—A Thrilling Tribute, 7pm, Tu, $25, Adam Trent, W, 7pm, $20+ 2) Audioboxx, 10:30pm, W, no cover

1) Michael Franti & Spearhead, 8pm, $40

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FOR THE WEEK OF sEpTEmbER 14, 2017 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com.

DOWNTOWN RENO PROM PUB CRAWL: Embrace your inner prom queen or wallflower during the second annual pub crawl.

Dress to the nines and relive your high school fantasy and enjoy drink specials at participating venues, including The Waterfall Hookah Lounge, Harrah’s Reno, Third Street Bar, The Jungle, Tonic Lounge and Pizza Reno. Tickets are $5-$30 for crawl cups, corsages, boutonnieres and prom photos.

Proceeds benefit Aly’s Prom Closet, Volunteers of America, Veteran’s Guest House and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Sat, 9/16, 7pm. $5-$30. The Jungle, 246 W. First St., (775) 746-0717, eventbrite.prompubcrawl.com.

GUITAR STRINGS VS. CHICKEN WINGS: Six

9/14:

National Championship Air Races

The roar of race planes will echo across the North Valleys during the 54th annual event, which showcases six different classes of race planes, some of which can reach speeds over 500 mph. The air races and air show, which kicked off on Sept. 13, includes up-close access to racing aircraft, pilots and crews in the “pits,” military aircraft displays, air performers and other attractions, such as Brad Wursten Airshows, the National Drone Racing Championship, Texas Flying Legends Museum (featuring the B-25J “Betty’s Dream,” pictured above) and LivFast FMX. Gates open at 8 a.m. Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 14-17, at Reno Stead Airport, 4895 Texas Ave., Stead. General admission tickets are $5-$35. Weekend passes, pit passes and grandstand tickets are also available.

Visit airrace.org.

restaurants and five bands will go head to head during this event to benefit the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. Fri, 9/15, 5pm. $5 donation. The Village at Squaw Valley, 1750 Village East Road, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206, squawalpine.com.

NEVADA HUMANITIES LITERARY CRAWL: The fourth annual event features dozens of fiction, non-fiction and poetry readings, workshops, panel discussions, familyfriendly activities and an appearance by Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Orphan Master’s Son at the Nevada Museum of Art. Crawl venues include Sundance Books and Music, Arte Italia, Arts for All Nevada, Ceol Irish Pub and 1864 Tavern, among others. Sat, 9/16, 2:30-8pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., and other venues along California Avenue and nearby streets, (775) 784-6587, nevadahumanities.org.

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BISHOP MANOGUE OPEN HOUSE: Bishop Manogue Catholic High School invites parents and prospective students to an open house featuring academic program presentations, athletic and extracurricular overviews and campus tours. Wed. 9/20, 4pm. Free. Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, 110 Bishop Manogue Drive, (775) 336-6000.

AN EVENING WITH ADAM JOHNSON: The Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl keynote event features the awardwinning novelist reading from his recent work. Johnson is the author of several books, including Fortune Smiles and the novel The Orphan Master’s Son, which was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize. There will be a question-andanswer session following the reading, which will be moderated by Hugh Shapiro, associate professor of history at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Pre-registration is required. Sat, 9/16, 6-7:30pm. Free. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 3229-3333.

CARSON CITY GHOST WALKING TOUR: Learn about Carson City’s rich and intriguing history and hear paranormal stories and gossip from the past during this guided walking tour of the downtown district’s west side historic homes and businesses, led by the ghostly Madame Curry, a fictional character named after the widow of one of Carson City’s founders, Abe Curry. These scheduled tours leave rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Sat, 9/16, 6:30pm. $15-$20, free for children age 3 and younger. Corner of Third and Curry streets, Carson City, (775) 3486279, carsoncityghostwalk.com.

ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY OF BLACK ROCK CITY: Cultural anthropologist Deborah A. Boehm and archaeologist Carolyn L. White from the University of Nevada, Reno will discuss their multi-year, cross-disciplinary approach to studying Black Rock City and its inhabitants. Hear stories about the information they collect and analyze to understand the city and community of Burning Man. Thu, 9/14, 6-7pm. $12 general admission, $8 NMA members.

Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 3229-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

C. Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset. Sat, 9/16, 6pm. Free.

Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

S.T.E.A.M. SATURDAYS: Explore an everchanging selection of hands-on STEAM projects. Educational and entertaining materials will be available throughout the day. Sat, 9/16, 10am. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

WOMEN AS CHANGE MAKERS 2017: This one-day summit features a lineup of female speakers who have taken the road less traveled, learned valuable lessons along the way and cultivated success on their own terms. The event includes networking, a light breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee and a marketplace showcasing female-owned businesses.

Fri, 9/15, 8am-6pm. $65-$350. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., www.wacm.co.

ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO: Let ’Em Run. This is a benefit art show and sale for Lacy J. Dalton’s Wild Horse Foundation, which focuses on preserving, recovering and providing sanctuary and homes for Nevada’s wild horses and burros. The show runs daily through Sept. 30. Thu, 9/14-Wed, 9/20, 11am-4pm. Free. Artists Co-op of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistco-opgalleryreno.com.

CLASSROOM GALLERY, OATS PARK ART CENTER: Hallowed Absurdities. Mixed-media works by Theodore Waddell. The exhibition runs through Nov. 18. Thu, 9/14-Wed, 9/20. Free. Classroom Gallery, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

COURTHOUSE GALLERY, CARSON CITY COURTHOUSE: Industrial Art Sports Edition. Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition features the design work of five northern Nevada sports equipment designers and manufacturers. The show runs through Sept. 28. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Thu, 9/14-Fri, 9/15, Mon, 9/18-Wed, 9/20, 8am-5pm. Free.

Courthouse Gallery, Carson City Courthouse, 885 E. Musser St., Carson City, www.arts-initiative.org.

E.L. WIEGAND GALLERY, OATS PARK ART CENTER: American Landscapes. Multimedia installation by Willem Volkersz. The show runs through Nov. 18. Thu, 9/14-Wed, 9/20. Free. E.L. Wiegand Gallery, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

GALLERY WEST, MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Womb to Tomb, Birth to Earth, Dust to Dust. In this series of prints and books, Lauren Cardenas pays homage to something that was lost—using digital print along with traditional print methods to evoke a sense of longing and aloneness.

The exhibition is open Monday-Saturday through Oct. 6. Thu, 9/14-Sat, 9/16, Mon, 9/18-Wed, 9/20, 8am-5pm. Free. Gallery West, McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Imagined New Painted Images. Mixed media painter Bruce Clark’s work integrates photography and paint to create surreal industrial-looking images on canvas. The show runs Monday-Friday through Oct. 6. Thu, 9/14-Fri, 9/15, Mon, 9/18-Wed, 9/20, 8am-5pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 771-5512.

METRO GALLERY: Desert Dreams. Peter Ruprecht’s photography attempts to capture the natural spirit of people and places all across the world. His work is on view Monday-Friday through Oct. 6. Thu,

9/14-Fri, 9/15, Mon, 9/18-Wed, 9/20, 8am5pm. Free. Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.

NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: A 40-Year DARK NIGHTS OF SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES: Carlos Mariscal, historian

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and philosopher of science at the University of Nevada, Reno, kicks off the lecture series by discussing the many revolutions science encountered as it became a discipline. Sat, 9/16, 6:30pm. Free. Coffeebar Reno, 682 Mount Rose St., (775) 391-8620, www.facebook. com/NNSciAlliance.

ART ART INDEED ABSTRACT ART GALLERY: The gallery is open during the Riverwalk Wine Walk and will also be open every weekend in September from 11am until 5pm. Sat, 9/16, 1:30pm. Free. Art Indeed Abstract Art Gallery, 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367.

Collection of the Art of Lady Jill. Plein air watercolorist Lady Jill Mueller presents favorite works from her personal collection over the last 40 years. This display will be up Monday-Saturday through Oct. 25. Thu, 9/14-Sat, 9/16, Mon, 9/18-Wed, 9/20. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

REID HOUSE GALLERY AND STUDIO: EcLectic Art. DJD Foundation for Freedom of Expression presents an exhibition of abstract art by Javier Sosa. The artist reception is Sept. 16, 5-8pm. Viewing times are noon to 6pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 30. Thu, 9/14, Sat, 9/16-Sun 9/17, Tue, 9/19, noon-6pm. Free. Reid House Gallery and Studio, 515 Court St., (775) 391-2668, www.arthealswarwounds.com.

SIERRA ROOM AT CARSON CITY COMMUNITY CENTER: Tahoe Clarity. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents a photography exhibition by artist Dylan Silver. The artwork will on view Monday-Thursday through Nov. 9. Thu, 9/14, Mon, 9/18-Wed, 9/20, 5-8pm. Free. Sierra Room at Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, www.arts-initiative.org.

SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER: A Colorful Life. Sierra Watercolor Society’s judged exhibit for 2017 is the largest exhibit of new watercolor paintings by local artists. Both framed and unframed original paintings are available for sale. The exhibit runs TuesdaySaturday through Sept. 30. Thu, 9/14-Sat, 9/16, Tue, 9/19-Wed, 9/20. Free. Sparks Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, 820 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 852-1583, www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com.

ST. JAMES INFIRMARY: Artist Industry Night. Drink a local brew, paint, draw and listen to music. Discuss ideas and network with other visual creatives. Thu, 9/14, 9pm. Free. St. James Infirmary, 445 California Ave., (775) 657-8484.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY: In Contempt. The exhibition features work by tattoo artists Maya Claiborne and Brooke Warn. In Contempt will be on display through Oct. 6. The opening reception is on Sept. 15, 6-8pm. Thu, 9/14-Wed, 9/20. Free. The Holland Project Micro Gallery at Bibo Coffee Co., 945 Record St., www.hollandreno.org.

mUsEUms NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Andrea Zittel: Wallsprawl. On view through Dec. 31; City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man. On display through Jan. 7; Unsettled.

The exhibition runs through Jan. 2; View from the Playa: Photographs by Eleanor Preger. The exhibition runs through Jan. 7. Thu, 9/14-Sun, 9/17, Wed, 9/20, 10am. $1-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM (THE DISCOVERY): A T. rex Named Sue. At 42 feet long and 12 feet high at the hips, Sue is the largest, most complete, and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. A dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of Sue is the centerpiece of this exhibition that also features digital and hands-on interactive exhibits that help you uncover Sue’s past and explore the field of paleontology. The exhibition runs through Jan. 15. Museum hours are 10am5pm on Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday, 10am to 8pm on Wednesday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. Thu, 9/14-Sun, 9/17, Tue, 9/19-Wed, 9/20. $10-$12. 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org.

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: Sherlock Holmes & the Clocktower Mystery. A shocking crime has been committed, and Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to find out “whodunit.”

Challenge your powers of observation and deductive reasoning as you work to solve a baffling mystery. The exhibition runs through Oct. 29. Museum hours are 10am to 4pm Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 8pm on Friday and noon to 4pm on Sunday. Thu, 9/14-Fri, 9/15, Sun, 9/17, Wed, 9/20. $8-$9. Wilbur D. May Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

FILM FILM AND SHORTS OF BURNING MAN: Marian Goodell, CEO of the Burning Man Project, explores her favorite Burning Man films, shorts and documentary clips. Sat, 9/16, 1-3pm. $12 general admission, $8 NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

PELÉ—BIRTH OF A LEGEND: Artemisia Moviehouse presents a screening of the film based on the life of the Brazilian sports legend. The film stars Vincent D’Onofrio and Brazilian musical star Seu Jorge. Sun, 9/17, 6pm. $5-$9. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

MUSIC MUSIC INDUSTRY NIGHT: Open your ears to local albums, national releases and more. Make new friends, meet other creatives and/or fans. Drink local beer, plan upcoming projects and learn about events going on in the area. Sometimes a band or two will drop in to perform. Wed, 9/20, 9pm. Free. St. James Infirmary, 445 California Ave, (775) 657-8484.

SAMBADA: Based in the rich musical traditions of Brazil, the band references salsa and cumbia and blends them playfully with funk and reggae beats. Wed, 9/20, 7pm. $23-$35.

Boathouse Theatre, Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Road off Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com.

SUNDAY JAZZ AT RLT: The jazz music event features singer Jackie Landrum with Ron Savage on keyboards. Sun, 9/17, 7pm. Paywhat-you-can admission. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

SUNDAY MUSIC BRUNCH: Enjoy live music

by Colin Ross and brunch presented by chez louie. The menu features artful dishes, mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar.

Reservations recommended. Sun, 9/17, 10am-2pm. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 284-2921.

NICK-N-BOBBY ACT WEIRD FOR ABOUT AN HOUR: A comedy extravaganza incorporating sketch comedy, stand-up and music featuring Nick Josten and Bobby Benedict. Thu, 9/14-Fri, 9/15, 8pm; Sat, 9/16, 9:30pm. $5. The Potentialist Workshop, 836 E. Second St., (775) 683-7422.

THE NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS: A.V.A. Ballet Theatre holds auditions for its annual holiday production of The Nutcracker. Go to website for details. Sat, 9/16, 3pm; Sun, 9/17, noon. Conservatory of Movement, 73 W. Plumb Lane, www.avaballet.com.

RENO IMPROV SHOW: Join Reno Improv for an evening of spontaneous comedy. Every week is a new show. Sat, 9/16, 8pm. $5 donation. The Potentialist Workshop, 836 E. Second St., (775) 686-8201.

EQUIVOCATION: Reno Little Theater presents Bill Cain’s play. It’s 1606 and the British government commissions “Shagspeare” to create a new work about a national crisis as told from their point of view.

Shag must decide to what degree he is willing to equivocate about the truth while maintaining his integrity as an artist. Performances are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2pm on Sunday through Sept. 24. Thu, 9/14-Sat, 9/16, 7:30pm; Sun, 9/17, 2pm. $15-$25. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

month the book club discusses The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan by Jenny Nordberg. Wed, 9/20, 5pm. Free.

Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

LIFESCAPES: In this program, seniors are given an opportunity to write and share their memoirs. New members are always welcome. Lifescapes is a project sponsored by the Washoe County Library System, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and the Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno. Lifescapes meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Thu, 9/14, 1pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

LIFESCAPES: In this program, seniors

SPORTS & FITNESS EDIBLE PEDAL 100: The century bike ride is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise. The course includes five ride distances—10, 32, 50, 74 and 100 miles. Enjoy great views and a post-ride barbecue featuring locally sourced food. Sun, 9/17, 6:30am. $35-$70. Bowers Mansion Regional Park, 4005 Bowers Mansion Road, New Washoe City, (775) 393-9158, www.ediblepedal100.org.

GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through Galena Creek Park with a local specialist.

Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 9/16, 10am. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

IDLEWILD HEALTH WALKS: These interpretative walks are a safe and supportive environment designed to offer people in all stages of Alzheimer’s and their care-partners an opportunity to get outdoors, get some exercise and socialize with their peers. Tue, 9/19, 10am. Free. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation Office, Idlewild Park, 50 Cowan Drive, (775) 784-1807.

RENO 1868 FC: Reno’s professional soccer

club takes on the OKC Energy FC. Wed, 9/20, 7pm. $12-$24. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., www.reno1868fc.com.

SENIOR HEALTHY WALKING PROGRAM: Center for Healthy Aging offers a free walking program for people 50 years of age and older. Snacks and water will be provided at the walk. Wed, 9/20, 9am. Free.

Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, (775) 384-4324.

are given an opportunity to write and share their memoirs. New members are always welcome. Lifescapes is a project sponsored by the Washoe County Library System, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and the Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Lifescapes meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. Wed, 9/20, 1pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

SPANISH CONVERSATION WINE & APPETIZERS: A monthly free event organized by Training Connexion for English speakers to practice Spanish in a relaxed and casual way. Bring your favorite wine or recipe. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month. Thu, 9/14, 6pm. Free. Training Connexion, 4600 Kietzke Lane, (775) 224-6271.

TUESDAY NIGHT YARN CREW: All skill levels and yarn-crafts are welcome. Bring your

project to this “sit and knit.” Tue, 9/19, 5:30pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

CLASSES DRINK & DRAW: An unorthodox figure drawing class with limited formal instruction and maximum visual stimulation from an assortment of the following: nude models, burlesque performers, musicians, staged still lifes, running films and projected images.

Basic drawing supplies are available, but you can bring your own materials. First and third Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Wed, 9/20, 7pm. $10-$20 suggested donation. Reno Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, (651) 361-0757, www.renoartworks.org.

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LIFESTYLE ADULT COLORING: No skills are required for

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Bring your colored pencils and coloring pages or use supplies at the library. Wed, 9/20, 6pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

BRIDGE GROUP: Learn and play bridge with other players. All skill levels are welcome. Fri, 9/15, 1pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650 Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

intermediate and advanced family researchers are all welcome. Learn how to build your family tree, discover your ancestors and impress your family with your research skills. Fri, 9/15, 11:30am.

Elizabeth Sturm Library, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 674-7602.

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ages 6-10 explore a variety of mediums including drawing, pastels, watercolor and more. Supplies are included in cost. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Wed, 9/20, 4pm. $40. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St, (775) 826-6100, www.artsforallnevada.org.

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This annoying guy at my gym keeps asking me out. I’m always polite, saying, “Would love to, but sorry, I’m really busy.” And then I move to another part of the gym.

I’d go at a different time, but unfortunately, he’s always there in the hours I can work out. What should I say so he gets the hint and leaves me alone?

Women have a tendency to be hinty and otherwise indirect in telling a guy they aren’t interested.

As personal security expert Gavin de Becker puts it in The Gift of Fear, “Rejecting women often say less than they mean,” and “men often hear less than what is said.”

Men’s poor, um, hearing actually seems to be an evolutionary design feature. Research by evolutionary psychologists Martie Haselton and David Buss suggests that men evolved to be poor guessers about women’s sexual interest in them—erring on the side of assuming a woman’s interested when they have no definitive sign that she isn’t.

As Buss explains the likely benefit from this “sexual overperception bias,” it leads men “to believe that a woman is sexually interested in them in response to ambiguous cues such as a smile or going to a bar alone,” and thus functions to keep men from “missing sexual opportunities.” Or—in somewhat less scientific terms—it gives a man a chance at passing his genetic material on to the next generation instead of into an old tube sock.

You don’t have to be cruel, but something a little more hopecrushing than “I’d love to” would be a start. Saying you’re “busy” doesn’t cut it, as it suggests that all that’s keeping the guy from getting into your ladybusiness are scheduling conflicts. The most effective rejection is a direct one: “Thanks so much. I’m really flattered, but I’m sorry to say that I’m just not interested.” Though “I’m flattered” might seem condescending, it softens the blow—without being misleading. It suggests that you believe the person you’re rejecting has some merits, as opposed to what may actually be the truth: “I would rather be pecked to death by angry hens than have sex with you.”

Ladies who hunch This hot guy I met online lied about his height. We got together, and I’m like three inches taller than he is.

That doesn’t bother me, but I’m worried that his height is a source of insecurity for him (since he lied about it on his profile).

It isn’t a surprise that this guy, in calculating his height, added in the vintage ottoman he was standing on when he took the photo. While there are breast men, leg men, butt men and even toe men, in female preferences for men’s appearance, across cultures, there’s one thing that really, really matters, and it’s height.

Research by evolutionary social psychologist Gert Stulp suggests that women, in general, find it “unacceptable” to be taller than the man they’re with and prefer to be substantially shorter (ideally a whole eight inches shorter; so, say, 5’6” to a man’s 6’2”). As for why women evolved to prefer taller men (though being tall doesn’t always mean being stronger and thus better able to protect a woman), tallness points to physical health. If a man’s body is riddled with parasites, his metabolic resources get invested in battling the little buggers instead of upward growth.

In modern times, some men try to cheat their way taller with dating profile fudgery, shoes with built-in “lifts” and strong hair gel (the essential ingredient in a towering pompadour). However, a short man isn’t necessarily short on self-worth. According to Stulp and his colleagues, shorter men’s dissatisfaction with their height seems linked to the general preference by women for taller men.

This makes sense, considering how bad it feels to know your partner doesn’t find you all that attractive. But since that isn’t a problem here, let him know. And you might also keep in mind that good things do, as they say, “come in small packages.” Ω

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For the week oF September 14, 2017 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two animals are

pictured prominently on Australia’s coat of arms: the kangaroo and the large flightless bird known as the emu. One of the reasons they were chosen is that both creatures rarely walk backward. They move forward or not at all. Australia’s founders wanted this to symbolize the nation’s pledge to never look back, to remain focused on advancing toward the future. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to make a similar commitment, Aries. Is there a new symbol you might adopt to inspire your intention?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Simpsons is an

animated sitcom that will soon begin its 29th consecutive year on TV. During its run, it has told more than 600 stories. The creators of another animated sitcom, South Park, once did an episode entitled “Simpsons Already Did It,” which referenced their feelings that it was hard to come up with new tales because their rival had already used so many good ones. I bring this up, Taurus, because I suspect your life story will soon be spinning out novel plots that have never before been seen, not even on The Simpsons or South Park. You could and should be the Best Storyteller of the Month.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Love won’t exactly be

free in the coming weeks, but there should be some good deals. And I’m not referring to risky black-market stuff obtained in back alleys, either. I mean straightforward liaisons and intriguing intimacy at a reasonable cost.

So if you’re comfortably mated, I suggest you invest in a campaign to bring more comedy and adventure into your collaborative efforts.

If you’re single, wipe that love-starved look off your face and do some exuberant windowshopping. If you’re neither comfortably mated nor single, money may temporarily be able to buy you a bit more happiness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The current state of

your fate reminds me of the sweet confusion alluded to in Octavio Paz’s poem “Between Going and Staying”: “All is visible and elusive, all is near and can’t be touched.” For another clue to the raw truth of your life right now, I’ll quote the poet William Wordsworth. He spoke of “fleeting moods of shadowy exultation.” Is the aura described by Paz and Wordsworth a problem that you should try to fix? Is it detrimental to your heroic quest? I don’t think do.

Just the opposite, really: I hope you can hang out for a while in this pregnant mystery—between the yes and the no, between the dark and the light, between the dream and the reality. It will help you learn what you’ve been too restless to tune in to in the past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The imminent future will be

a favorable time for refurbished models and revived originals. They are likely to be more fun and interesting the second time around.

I suspect that this will also be an auspicious phase for substitutes and alternatives. They may even turn out to be better than the socalled real things they replace. So be artful in formulating Plan B and Plan C, Leo. Switching over to backups may ultimately bring out more of the best in you and whisk you toward your ultimate goal in unexpected ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the coming weeks,

you might want to read the last few pages of a book before you decide to actually dive in and devour the whole thing. I also suggest you take what I just said as a useful metaphor to apply in other areas. In general, it might be wise to surmise the probable outcomes of games, adventures and experiments before you get totally involved. Try this fun exercise: Imagine you are a psychic prophet as you evaluate the long-range prospects of any influences that are vying to play a role in your future.

more before the new direction will reveal itself clearly. I predict that will happen soon—no later than October 1.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Welcome to

“Compose Your Own Oracle,” a special edition of Free Will Astrology. Departing from tradition, I’m temporarily stepping aside so you can have the freedom to write the exact horoscope you want. Normally, you might be in danger of falling victim to presumptuous arrogance if you imagined you could wield complete control over how your destiny unfolds. But in the days ahead, that rule won’t be as unyielding, because cosmic forces will be giving you more slack than usual. Fate and karma, which frequently impel you to act according to patterns that were set in place long ago, are giving you at least a partial respite.

To get the maximum benefit out of “Compose Your Own Oracle,” identify three plot developments you’d like to weave into a self-fulfilling prophecy for your immediate future. Then start weaving.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Almost two-

thirds of us confess that if we are alone, we might sip milk directly from the carton rather than first pouring it into a glass. Fourteen percent of us have used milk as part of our sexual activities. One out of every five of us admit that we have “borrowed” someone else’s milk from the fridge at work. Most shockingly, four percent of us brag that we have blown milk out our noses on purpose. I expect that in the next two weeks, you Sagittarians will exceed all these norms. Not just because you’ll be in the mood to engage in mischievous experiments and playful adventures with milk, but because you’re likely to have a loosey-goosey relationship with almost everything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming weeks

will an excellent time for you to raise funds in support of political prisoners, or to volunteer at a soup kitchen or to donate blood at a blood bank. In fact, any charitable service you perform for people you don’t know will be excellent for your physical and mental health. You can also generate vivid blessings for yourself by being extra thoughtful, kind, and generous toward people you care for. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when unselfish acts will yield maximum selfish benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In his novel The

Jungle, muckraker Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) exposed the abominable hygiene and working conditions of the meat-packing industry.

The uproar that followed led to corrective legislation by the U.S. Congress. Sinclair remained devoted to serving the public good throughout his career. He liked to say that the term “social justice” was inscribed on his heart. Drawing from his inspiration, Aquarius, I suggest you decide what your soul’s main motto is—and imagine that it is written on your heart. Now is a perfect moment time to clarify your life’s purpose, and intensify your commitment to it; to devote even more practical, tender zeal to fulfilling the reason you were born.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You know that

“patch of bothersome weeds” growing right in the middle of your life? Is it really a patch of bothersome weeds? Or is it perhaps a plot of cultivated blooms that once pleased you but has now turned into a puzzling irrelevancy?

Or how about this possibility: Is it a chunk of languishing beauty that might flourish and please you again if it were cared for better?

Those are excellent questions for you to pose in the coming days, Pisces. According to my interpretation of the astrological omens, it’s time for you to decide on the future of this quizzical presence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Dear Dr. Astrology:

I’m feeling lost, but am also feeling very close to finding my new direction. It hurts! It would be so helpful if I could just catch a glimpse of that new direction. I’d be able to better endure the pain and confusion if I could get a tangible sense of the future happiness that my pain and confusion are preparing me for. Can you offer me any free advice? —Lost Libra.” Dear Libra: The pain and confusion come from the dying of the old ways. They need to die a bit

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These snakeskin sneakers came from Skip Gillette. He grew up across the street from my childhood home. He was the drummer in Quiet Riot before “Cum On Feel the Noize” hit, and then he was actually in Montrose. And he was the only one who wasn’t sober. And he went on The Ed Sullivan Show, and they said, we prefer that you not play on weed, and he played, and it was just terrible. He’s a good guy, though. Interestingly enough, the reason that this store exists is because I’m trying to bring an awareness to suicide, because I’ve lost too many people. I feel that everyone somehow knows someone who’s died by that way. So I just want to become open and say, “Hey, we should be able to talk about that—it’s not a taboo.” … It’s

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Commonly known as Mystical Markus, the Street Wizard, Markus Hegman is a club DJ and an endearing presence around town.

He recently opened up Red Square, a small shop at 1360 S. Wells Ave. (formerly Spectre Records), which sells new and used music, miscellaneous thrift store items, and other oddities. Hegman also hopes the store will become something of a community center.

become more prominent. There’s a lot of despair. People are apathetic because of opiates or whatever is going on, and it’s easy. The thing is that some people look at people taking their own lives as cowardice—like they weren’t strong enough to handle it—but no one knows what they’re going through. I just say, try to be available for your friends. I think this digital age has made us think that it’s OK to just send a message and be impersonal. … The space is small—trying to fill it out.

I definitely want to have music—because music is a big part of my life—and fashion and of course art. But, more or less, my idea was to have a community space.

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People call you Mystical Markus, the Street Wizard. Where did that name come from?

Jammal Tarkington created Mystical Magical Markus, the Street Sorcerer.

And Trevor Leppek just made it the Street Wizard. My Instagram is wizardofstreets_redsquare now because I incorporated the store with it. … The name means that I have magic in my life. When someone wants to manifest something it comes through me because it just works that way.

It’s funny that the name is Red Square but the logo is a triangle.

One thing that I learned in New York is that when you find yourself someplace you were meant to be there. I do appreciate our population, but I’m not opening my store to the masses. I’m opening it to the few that find it. So it’s kind of a cloak-anddagger thing. Ω

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Our latest trap Well. We got hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaking havoc in the South. A monster earthquake turns lower Mexico into Shakedown Street. Wildfires are raging in Washington, Oregon, Montana and California. It’s quite the Apocalypso we have going this September in the Western Hemisphere. So is this the cue for the Bugs? Like, say, three trillion Mormon crickets going on the march, just to make sure we don’t get too smug up here in the high desert? It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen those nasty little bastards!

• Afghanistan. What can you say?

It’s as though the place is the greatest of all Imperialist Rat Traps, the place where the high and mighty go to get a couple of teeth knocked out. It befuddled the Brits, bamboozled the Russians, and

now, we’re the new chumps. The Western fools who dare to think that we can—well, what? What are we even thinking about doing now in Afghanistan? Trying to get a government of semi-reasonable Muslims installed who don’t hate our fucking guts so we can drag our asses home with at least a teeny tiny bit of face? Is that our goal? Nice one. Nice plan. I mean, who even remembers what face is after all this?

We’ve been there 16 years now, and we are close to—what? As far as I can tell, we’re just as bewitched, bothered and bewildered as the Brits and the Russians ever were, pouring blood and money into the Queen of All Quagmires in order to achieve—what? Why do I keep ending sentences with what?

You have noticed by now that every time we try to get a country

to whip up an army of locals so they can go kill the guys that we want killed, it don’t work out too good. (“We will depart as soon as the Slobbovians learn to fight for themselves and declare their love for Ben Franklin!”) You’d think we’d have picked up on this by now. The Vietnamese army wasn’t exactly oozing with shock and awe, and they didn’t want anything to do with those scrappy Viet Cong. The Iraqis had a time where if they went into battle and didn’t flat out flee, leaving all the American weapons on the ground for Al-Qaida to scoop up. it was considered “real progress.” And now, we’re trying to whip up a crack unit of Afghan dudes whom we want to go kill all these Taliban guys they grew up with throwing rocks at the Russians. Breath holding, as always, is not advised. Ω

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