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THIS issue editor: Ron Evans publishing assistant: Sarah Sims contributors: Cory Calhoun, Dustin Hays, Holly Thorpe, Lauren Paige Loebsack Allegra Hart, Dan McConnell. Cover photo by Ron Evans WEB: thecometmagazine.com facebook.com/thecometmagazine instagram: @thecometmagazine twitter: @cometmagazine info@thecometmagazine.com

KMBRIS BOND..........................PAGE 4 crossword..........................PAGE 7 events..................................PAGE 8 THE TEMPEST.........................PAGE 12 TEN FOOT POLE.......................PAGE 16 COMET TALES.........................PAGE 18 how bizarre.........................PAGE 20 doc is in................................PAGE 22

KAREN KUNKEL AS ARIEL IN THE TEMPEST

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Well we survived the gooberiest holiday of them all. The Fourth of Galldurn July. Sure we started a few fires, but baby we put them out right quicklike, see? The wind was awake but not angry as it seems to be most Fourths. Only three stabbin’s and one stolen car report overheard on the police scanner. All in all, I’d say we nailed it this year, gang. Not that I’m too cynical to enjoy a good fireworks show, mind you. I like fireworks. When handled and launched by sober adults using professional equipment in designated safe areas. Or, when homemade shit is lit by psychopaths high on meth and drunk off Canadian Club somewhere out in the desert with zero water if trouble arises. No in between. Ground flowers and sparklers? Pssh.

watching The Tempest rehearsals was this nostalgic feeling that came over me. It took me a few moments to focus in on it. It was reminding me of the Vue-Dale drive-in. Seriously, how badly do we miss the drive-in? Warm summer eves with our pals or a questionable date choice and a night of entertainment ahead of us. Sitting there watching the play unfold outside under the heavens was hitting a lot of those notes. I’m excited about the new Twilight Theatre experience at the Numerica PAC and I think Full Circle Theatre Company has done a tremendous job of pulling all the logistics together along with the usual requirements to put on a great show. I just hope the whole drive-in thing doesn’t resonate too deeply with people. We don’t wanna see any handys in the crowd after all. Do we?

Anyhoo, I advise you to get out and enjoy the startlingly fresh summer air we are currently enjoying. We once again have all the doin’s wrapped up Happy trails, in one convenient package for you. Haha. Package. Speaking of summer air, our feature story is a great place to start. Who wouldn’t want to see Shakespeare performed under a gorgeous Wenatchee sunset all the way up to curtain call under the stars? Nobody I wanna hang out with. In fact I encourage you to ask this very question of all your friends and family. And judge their answers accordingly. That’s all I’m gonna say. Apparently there are laws about encouraging threatening behavior. Live and learn. I do have to say, my favorite thing about sitting out in the open air and

Ron Evans Editor, The Comet Magazine Ron Evans is the owner of RadarStation art gallery at 115 S. Wenatchee Ave., host of the Tales from the Spacepod podcast, author of “Edgar Rue,” and creator of many other things, many of which have robots in them. He is editor of The Comet and lead designer.

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Kmbris Bond wins 2019 Spirit of Pybus poster contest

by holly thorpe Local artist and art instructor Kmbris face,” she said. Bond painted the poster that was chosen as the winner of the 2019 Spirit of Pybus From there, she added some of her favorite things about Pybus and Wenatchee as poster contest. a whole: sunsets over Saddle Rock, a corBond said she had always admired the nucopia of fruits and vegetables, products posters on display at Pybus, especially the from the many local businesses housed in work of local artist and mentor Ron Mc- the market and symbols of the art and muGaughey, who won the poster contest in sic that Pybus supports. 2013. At the reveal she shared the significance “I always wondered, what would I say of some of the images on the poster. For if I was given that platform?” Bond said. instance, the mason bee in the upper left “How would I incorporate the things I corner. love about Pybus?” “They’re one of our best pollinators,” When she was creating the poster, Bond Bond said. “[It’s also a] representation knew she wanted to include a woman of of conservation and stewardship of our color, representing a group that is instru- land.” mental and often underrepresented in the Bond currently works with The Nature agriculture industry. Conservancy, coordinating volunteers to “I wanted someone to be captivated by a support conservation efforts locally.

“The word ‘Market’ encapsulates many of Bond’s family has been involved in the agthe elements of Pybus that I love,” Bond riculture of North Central Washington for four generations, she said. Bond herself is said. a farmer, and her family has been involved Fun fact: The horizontal line of the “T” in local farmers markets for over 30 years. in the word “Market” is the first few “I hope that in some way it gives a mirror bars of Johnny Appleseed — homage to and some little girl of color sees herself in Wenatchee’s favorite tagline: “Apple Capi- the bounty of our community,” Bond said. tal of the World.” “I as a woman — as a farmer and a vineyard grower and hopefully a winemaker The piece, titled “Bounty” is currently on — see myself. I matter in this community, display at Two Rivers Gallery. Prints, in- I make this community happen with my cluding ones signed by the artist, are for own hands in the dirt.” sale at Pybus Public Market. As an artist, Bond said this was a vulner“Kmbris’ entry is a wonderful depiction of able and humbling experience. She has the amazing diversity and vibrancy that so worked with local artists like Jan Cook typifies Pybus Market,” said Robert Wil- Mac and Martha Flores to hone her style, son, local artist and member of the Pybus which she said is represented in the postart committee. “The six previous Pybus er. She said it was especially exciting to art prints have become popular collector see her work supported and welcomed by and gift items, and Kmrbis’ winning entry her hometown. should be no exception.”

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“The outpour of support has been amazing,” she said. “I’m ridiculously honored to be on the wall next to them.” The poster contest has been a tradition ever since the market opened in 2013. Julie Peterson placed second and Ursula Swidler’s work earned an honorable mention. “My dream would be for someone to purchase the painting and donate it back to Pybus — as a tax write-off — to hang there for the community to appreciate and have our hard agricultural workers represented,” Bond said. To learn more about how Pybus Public Market supports the arts, visit pybuspublicmarket.org. To contact Kmbris about her winning design or about her other work, email kmbris.bond@gmail.com. C

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JANuary Mondays: Ye Olde BookShoppe Open Mic

Ye Olde Bookshoppe • Wenatchee • 6:00pm • Free A new year; a new night! Bring your words, your song, your voice, your ears, your heart and soul. Join our weekly open mic, a casual and fun way to express yourself and meet some like-minded folk :)

Mountain Brewing: JANuaryBadger Thursdays: RADARSTATION Open Mic

Wenatchee RadarStation • Wenatchee • 7:30pm • Free Music, Comedy, and Poetry. Hosted by LAPH ProducParking Lot on Party tions every Thursday the world famous RayGun stage. Sign up atJuly 7:00, performances Friday, 26with at 4pm - 9:30pm around 7:30.

We are back at it again with Dru Bru & Iron Brewery our nextSociety Parking Lot Party! JANuaryHorse Thursdays: Triviafor+ Humane Night at 4 PM -• 7:00pm Tap and Putt, Trinity InflatTap andStarts Putt • Wenatchee ables, At Cornhole, & Trashcan Pong all be Trivia Nights Tap and Putt. $3 to enter and awill chance set up to go! Music will start at 6 PM to win the $$$and pot.ready We also donate $1 of every draft purchase the Humane to show the animals bytoSteven K and Society the Bounty Hunters. some love help21+ us help them! $5 and Cover, Event.

JanuaryO&W Fridays: Bingo Night

Killdeer String Band Ridge. Whether you ski under the lights or come up just Jan 4: Art of Beer Flight Night for a rockin’ show, Mission Ridge is the place to be. All Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company • 108 Islandview St. the excitement goes down inside the Hampton Lodge We are currently brewing a lot of fun new beers, and and can be enjoyed from either the Chair 5 Pub or the this event includes four of our experimental batches KaWham Café. served on a flight. The experimental flights will be at a Jan 5 Dynamite Supreme special price: Normally $8 --> $5 for regular customers --> $4 for our Mug Club Members. Jan 12 Massy Ferguson Collapse: RadarStation: Experimental flights come with a tasting worksheet, Jan 19 Cosmic Serenity and at least of our Brewers will be there to explain Wenatchee Wenatchee, 21 one + only Jan 26 TBD the brews and how they were produced. 5:00-8:00pm Alcohol Ink Creation Class Open Mic

January Music at Icicle Brewing

Saturday, 20 at 2pm - 4pm Icicle BrewingJuly Company • Leavenworth Learn to create abstract pieces of alcohol ink Jan 4 Evan Egerer, 6:00pm artwork. We will start with Jan 5 Sarah O’dea, 6:00pma ceramic tile/coaster, then practice on yupo paper which we will Jan 9•16•23•30 Sergio & Co, 7:00pm turn into notecards, then create a set of magnets! Janclass 11 Justin 6:00pm supplies. You will The is $30Froese, and includes Jan 12 Christina May, 6:00pm need to RSVP to pretty.nice.creations@gmail. Jan 17•31 Bluegrass Night, 7:00pm com to save your seat, as space is limited. Class 18 Cascade Cascade, so 6:00pm is Jan limited to 10 students, sign up early! Jan 19 Killdeer String Band, 6:00pm McGlinn’s Public House: Jan 26 Glass Heart String Choir

Tap andFriday, Putt • Wenatchee 7:00pm July 12 at• 6pm - 9pm Every Friday at 7pm. Getdowntown a free boardWenatchee with each draft C’mon out to for an Wenatchee purchase and chances to win Wild Tickets, Gift Cards, eclectic collection of repurposed interpretations January Music at McGlinn’s Swag, Growlers and more! July 12 Public - 8pmHouse - TBASA of unexpected songs of yore. Listen. Dance. McGlinn’s • Wenatchee • 7:00pm 13 8pm - TBASA Sing. Tap your feet. Strum your fingers. Have July Jan 4•5 Champagne Sunday JANuarysome Saturdays: Musicsome Seriesfun. All ages! July 17 -Martina 7pm - Lucky great Mountain brews Have Jan 12 CelesteBreak Boys Bluegrass Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort • 6:30pm July 19 - 8pm - The Feral Folk Jan 18•19 Eddie Manzanares Saturday nights are all about live music up at Mission July 20 - 8pm - The Feral Folk Jan 26 Nic Allen

Cashmere Riverside Center: Cashmere

The Big Chill Ciderfest Saturday, July 20 at 3pm - 8pm Tickets at brownpapertickets.com Hosted by Cascade Farmlands, the 2nd annual Big Chill Ciderfest is coming to the historic town of Cashmere! With over thirty ciders to sample, taste and savor a wide variety of ciders crafted by 14 NCW cider makers!

July 24 - 7pm - Nic Allen July 26 - 8pm - Braden McDannell July 27 - 8pm - Braden McDannell

Norwood Wine Bar: Wenatchee

Ryan Barber and the Riches Friday, July 19 at 7pm - 10pm Doors at 7, Music 8-10. Catch us doing an acoustic set and a full band set while you drink some local wines.

Thursdays at 8pm - Free - 21+ only JAN 5: Aaron Comedy, musicCrawford and poetry. Hosted by LAPH The Vogue:every A Liquid Lounge •on Chelan Productions thursday the world faLive music with country Aaronsign Crawford. mous RayGun stage. Doorsartist at 6:30, up at One of the best showsstart we’ve 7, performances at had. 8. Don’t MISS! 8:00pm-10:00pm • All ages

Oliver Elf Army perform Songs in F&G, an 10: Wayne’s ode Jan to Freaks andWorld Geeks Numerica Center • Wenatchee Saturday, JulyPerforming 13 at 7pmArts - 10pm Monthly Movies on the Big Screen for only $3. Part of $10 Tickets at: radarstationart.com/tickets the 2019 Cold Winter Nights Comedy Series. Ten years ago we wrote a “concept album” Rated PG-13 | Running Time: hour 35Freaks minutes about the greatest show of ALL1 TIME, 6:30pm • www.numericapac.org/event/waynes-world/ and Geeks. We have retooled it for a 3 piece performance, which will be further enhanced by the JAN visuals 10: Brianbehind Regan us, and possibly an epiTown Toyota aCenter sode. If you’re fan of• Wenatchee the show, it’s not a bad us for awhat is surenight. to be a night of laughter and wayJoin to spend Saturday

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Local Comedy Showcase! Presented by LAPH Saturday, July 27, 7PM Doors 8PM Show Advance tickets: $10 At The Door $12 An impressive collection of purely local comedians all on one stage for a cozy evening of laughs and fine craft cocktails. Advance ticket purchasers get ½ off their first drink! Poetry Readings Wednesday, July 31 at 4pm - 5pm Shrub-Steppe Poetry group will be reading

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Sway wild Center as part of his 2019 tour. Don’t miss out! 7:30pm-10:30pm • Tickets are on sale NOW at www.towntoyotacenter.com

social justice. 7:30pm • Tickets $17-$21 • www.numericapac.org/event/ villalobos-brothers/

ture audience. Seating is limited! 7pm • Tickets: $22 • VIP Tables: $140 • Series Pass: $60 • www.numericapac.org/event/cwn-andrew-sleighter

JAN 11: Matthew Perryman Jones w/ Molly Parden

JAN 18-19: Compedy at Campbell’s with Gabriel Rutledge

AN 19-20: Bavarian Icefest 2019

Brewminatti • Prosser Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan Originally from Pennsylvania, Matthew grew up in “Gabriel Rutledge is a quick thinking, fast talking, hard original works as teeth well as sharing favorites Stein:bad ass.” - Louisville Weekly Georgia and cut his artistic in the Atlanta music fromworking other writers. Freetoof charge. Songs from scene before heading north Nashville. Leavenworth A past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy across his catalog have been featured in dozens of film Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Nude Sketch and TV placements, and Session tours have taken him across Gabriel television appearances. He Julyhas 11 made - 7pmnumerous - Twin Skinny the U.S. and abroad to July share31 stages with- legends Wednesday, at 7pm 8:30pmlike is also author the-book “Happiness July 12 - of 8pm Mugsy’s GrooveIsn’t Funny.” Shawn Colvin and have Patty one Griffin. We will or two figure models posingGet July tickets13 at-https://rottenapplepresents.com/events/com8pm - River Dog Shakedown 7:00pm • Tickets at abrewminatti.com/upcoming-events/ nude for sketching session. Two poses per ses-edy-at-campbells-gabriel-rutledge/ July 14 - 7pm - Wonder

sion. Materials provided but feel free to bring July 18 - 7pm - Braden McDannell Jan 12: Michael CarlosThis • Cowboy your own. is notdan a performance, so pleaseJAN July 18-27:19 Lake Chelan Winterfest - 8pm - Red House 2019 Wally’s House Boozeif• you Wenatchee onlyofattend plan to sketch. $5 donation toEastJuly Woodin • Chelan 20 -Ave 8pm - Bandits of the Animal The annual Michael Carlos Birthday Show!!! Also feacompensate the models. Nestled among the snow-capped Kingdom hilltops and glacier fed turing Cowboy Dan and spoken word artists. Come out waters of Lake Chelan, Winterfest July 21 - 7pm - Twin Skinnyis the perfect escape and partyRed withLion us! Hotel - Grizzly Lounge: to aJuly Washington winter wonderland. 25 - 7pm - Nate Weakley Join us for wine Show at 9:30 • $5 cover • 21+ andJuly ale tastings, horse-drawn carriages, intricate ice Wenatchee 26 - 8pm - Nate Weakley Project sculptures, live music, activities for kids of all ages, a July 27 - 5pm - The Fun Police massive beach bonfire, spectacular fireworks show and JAN 12-13:Comedy Bavarian Bruisefest 2019 w/ Ian Bagg at The Grizzly July 28 - 7pm - River Dog Duo much more! Leavenworth FesthalleJuly 18 at 7:30pm - 9pm Thursday, Specific event and ticket details: siteline.vendini.com/site/ The 5th Annual Bruisefest is here! This TicketsBavarian at: https://rottenapplepresents.com/ Wally’s Tavern: lakechelanwinterfest.com 10-team tournament hosted in beautiful downtown events/ian-bagg/ Wenatchee Leavenworth become massive teams on Ian has Bagg, has ahis own attraction one hourforspecial Snatchee all over the PNW. 19: Cosmic Records Serenity Presents: Showtime and was a finalist on NBC’s hit showJAN LIVE MUSIC WALLY’S HOUSE OF House of BoozeAT • Wenatchee First game starts at 9am; last gameAends around 7:30pm ‘Last Comic Standing.’ master of crowd workWally’s BOOZE! on Saturday. Sunday, 9am first game; last game Records Presents!! A night with Cosmic SerenwhoOnnever does the same show twice, Ian isSnatchee cover, music at 9:30, 21+ ends around 6:30pm. Games on the hour all day long. ity, $5 Alterna/Psych from Hilo, HI. pound for pound one of the funniest comedians Championship ceremony will take place on Sunday after Music at 9:30 • $5 cover • 21+ working in the world today. July 12 - Acoustic Night with Michael Carlos, the last game. Dustin Hays, 9:00am-6:30pm leavenworth.org/event/bavariianJJan 19: Stand-up Comedy withIndigo andrewRose sleighter Comedy at The Grizzly w/ Susan Rice July 13 Chili Mutiny, G8R, Himiko Cloud bruisefest-2019/ Numerica Performing Arts Center • Wenatchee Thursday, July 25 at 7:30pm - 9pm July 20 - Like brings a Rocket, Buffalo three monthsPreacher, of comedy at Tickets Brothers at: https://rottenapplepresents.com/Cold Winter Nights Guardian of the Underdog Jan 17: Villalobos the Numerica PAC to kick-off the New Year – including July 27 stand-up - Ten Foot Pole, series Millhous, Numerica events/susan-rice/ Performing Arts Center • Wenatchee a three-part comedy featuring some of SusanBrothers Rice has appeared on ABC and Show-the best comicsThe Nightmares in the industry. The Villalobos (Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis) on the contemporary road with the likes use their time violinsand andperformed voices to redefine January’s stand-up show features Andrew Sleighter, of Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison andseenWenatchee Mexican music. Their original compositions masterfully Valley Brewing on Last Comic Standing, NuvoCompany: TV’s Stand Up & Paula of Poundstone. blend elements jazz, rock, classical, and Mexican folk Deliver, Wenatchee and Conan. He has also written and performed to deliver a powerful message of love, brotherhood, and

sketch comedy for Comedy Central. Intended for a ma-

Leavenworth Leavenworth loves winter, and each year on MLK Jr. Business Hours winter’s bounty with IceFest! The weekendAfter we celebrate Thursday, 25 at 5pm - 7pm village is July still dressed in over half a million twinkling We’ll the brewery for this one-of-alightssee andyou thisatweekend is a flurry of frosty frivolity. kind event. Beerwinter gardenwith style Come celebrate us! with $4 WVBC brews anything on the Sunday menu. at A Gamesand and25% eventsoff both days • Fireworks 6:00pm • leavenworth.org/event/bavariian-icefest-2019/ great time to celebrate summer outside and

network. Free to members and non-members soJan bring a friend and/or and find 25-26: Timbrrr! Wintercoworker Music Festival 2019out Downtown Leavenworth and Leavenworth about WVBC’s award-winner beer. 108 Festhalle IslandThe St., sixth annual Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival offers view Wenatchee. a weekend of music and northwest wintertime fun.

Wenatchee Museumcanand During the Valley day, attendees take in live music at a handful of venues throughout downtown Leavenworth. Cultural Center:

At night, 21+ guests will rock out to the festival’s headWenatchee lining acts and enjoy local beer from Icicle Brewing Co. and Timbrrr’s Hot Toddy Garden. Lunar Landingcelebrated Anniversary Lineup and ticket details: winter.timbermusicfest.com Saturday, July 20 at 10am - 2pm

Join us for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo JAN 25: Sway Wild (ft. MandyJuly Fer &20 Dave McGraw) moon landing on Saturday, from 10 AM Brewminatti • Prosser – 2 PM. Drop by our open house to experience We first STEM met them at Brewminatti Block Party 2018 and hands-on activities and space crafts, plus LOVED them. Excited to have them back. enjoy snacks, NASA Apollo mission videos and Dave McGraw and Mandy more.“...roots Ticketstrailblazers may be purchased at the door for Fer their upward stride towards artistic nirvana.... $5continue per family. scintillating...” –PopMatters “...refreshing...stunning...some of the best I have Ye Old Bookshoppe: heard.” –No Depression Wenatchee “...had me at ‘hello’...” –Seattle Post Intelligencer 7:00pm • Tickets brewminatti.com/upcoming-events/ Open Mic - NewatNight

Mondays at 6pm - 7:30pm - Free Bring your words, your JAN 26: Brett Benton Duosong, your voice, your Clubyour Crowheart • Cashmere ears, and soul. Join our weekly open Brett Clubto Crow! Come get down with mic, a Benton casual returns and funtoway express yourself this dirtysome deltalike-minded and heavy hill country and meet folk :) blues duo like y’all always do! Always a party! 9:00pm

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Wenatchee first Friday Kasey Koski with Wenatchee First Fridays helped put together this list of shows, along with their First Friday hours. Remember, while most places have special events, artists receptions and free admission during First Friday, the art itself is on exhibit all month long in most locations.

Designer Floors

MAC Gallery

Mission St. Commons

Terry Valdez features portrait paintings in a show titled Coyote Emerging & The Millennial Series. His portrait subjects are of past students from years as an Art Educator in the Eastmont School District. Each individual by their own unique existence has inspired Terry to attempt to peel back and connect to the complicated layers ofTwo this Rivers emerging generation. Gallery

WVC Art Department faculty members show that they are professional practitioners of their disciplines with a group exhibition of their creative work in a variety of media. The exhibition includes pieces by Ruth Allan, Scott Bailey, Vicki DeRooy, Natalie Dotzauer, Elena Payne, Yev Rybakov, and Majka Sadel.

Vonda Drees presents her daily journaling practice of connection, intuition and spirit. Other members of Grunewald Guild to bring a variety of work and programming information.

19 N. Wenatchee Ave • open First Friday 9am-8pm

102 N Columbia, 2riversgallery.com Wed-Sat:11- 4, Sun:1-4 First Friday Reception 5-8 Maximizing the minimum. Featuring minimalist artist John McCabe. His career spans 35 years of drawing and painting. His work is a reflection on meditation and movement. Music by Amy Albright on the hammered dulcimer, complimentary refreshments.

1300 Fifth Street • First Friday (Closing) Reception 5pm-7pm

stract expressionism and Pacific Northwest art. His style is minimalist and contemporary. He has international exhibitions with paintings in private and corporate art.

Tumbleweed Shop & Studio

105 Palouse Mon-Fri 10-6 , Sat 10-5 First Friday 5-8 Heirloom Apparel and Design was started in 2017 by local Wenatchee artist, Shelby Campbell. Shelby believes in creating art that is Collapse Contemporary Art Gallery touchable, wearable, and approachable and this 115 S. Wenatchee Ave. takes form in products like t-shirts, hoodies, Fri:4-7, Sat:12-5 stickers, and art prints. Heirloom Stickers and Reception Friday July 5th 4-9pm Apparel are all created from hand-painted and Simultaneous Shows, Live LemoloTwo Cafe & Deli Mela hand-drawn designs that start as pen sketches or musicAve by• Open Mike Bills 114 N Wenatchee First Friday 1am-6pm 17 N. Wenatchee Ave • Opening Reception 5pm-8pm watercolor, gouache, or acrylic paintings. Each Oldies group show (artwork made before 1980): Color Sketching On the Fly: Travel Journal Adventures from Plants 2: karen dawn dean piece is inspired by the colors, landscapes, and Early works from of ourunder region’s My travel sketches tend to besome completed timetop art- Natural dyes have been stuck to my bucket list for life lived in the Pacific Northwest. withtheJan Cook Terrywaiting Valdez, Dan almost pressure.ists Maybe sketch wasMack, done while 50 years. I finally stepped out of my normal in line orO’Connell, for a meal. Russ As such, the sketches tend to art making practice, dug into the alchemy and herHepler, Ruth Allan, Marti Lytbe vibrant fresh. The quickly drawn inaccurate tle,and Susan Kimmel, Phil Yenney, Robert Wilson, metic practice of botanical color extraction. It’s been a lines dart and bounce around the page portraying a Designerjourney Floorsof discovery; coaxing and persuadBrad Brisbine, Martha Flores, Joe Bissonnette, year’s-long small moment in time. For me, the traveler, the drawing19 plants to give up their N. Wenatchee Ave. unique colors. I will share Jim and more! ing marks myHuber memory... I still can recall the moment some of the techniques I’ve learned about indigo resist Mon -and Fri:the9-5pm, Sat 10-3pm solo will be printing caught...Robert the sun,Wilson sky, place and exhibit: the peopleRobert I was with. eco-dyeing process at 6:30 pm. Two First Friday 9am-8pm showing a stunning new series of Abstract workshops mid-month. works in the lower gallery at Collapse, not to Bright, bold and colorful handmade tiles from be missed! Robert Wilson studied American ab- Mexico are sure to delight you! These 4 x 4

218 S. Mission Street • Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

terracotta tiles each possess their own unique artistic characteristics. Mix and match to your heart’s desire… the possibilities are endless!

Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center 127 South Mission Street wenatcheevalleymuseum.org T-Sat: 10-4, First Friday (FREE): 10-8 Since the initial celebration in 1920, the Apple Blossom Festival has produced some beautiful, entertaining and amusing artifacts, thousands of which are now a part of the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s Permanent Collection. Blossom Days Remembered invites festival lovers of all ages to learn about the evolution of this iconic The Nature Conservancy festival through with displays of 115 Orondo Street •the Firstdecades Friday 5pm-7pm gowns, crowns and other memorabilia. Perspectives on the Value of Shrub Steppe

The Nature Conservancy will be hosting a showing of Marc Dilley’s photography and Jan Cook Mack’s pleinYeair Olde Bookshoppe work from the Moses Coulee in Eastern Washington. showcase 11This Palouse St. honors the rich history of our arid lands and Hours: the unique landscape that is the precious Store Mon. 11-7; Tue.-Thur., 10-7; home to many species of plants and wildlife. Educational Panel Fri.-Sat. 10-8. Conversation 6pm-6:45pm.

Art Walk Hours: 5-8 pm Mystic North and T’s Bees are combining forces for an amazing summer display! Handmade jewelry and sparkly treasures along with bath

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Tumbleweed Shop & Studio

From Orion to the Zodiac is it written in the stars? Humanity has looked up at the sky in awe since the beginning of time and we are still watching the stars in contemplation. Come check out our local artists spin on different constellations the entire month of January.

Tumbleweed Bead Co. launched in 2002 when owner and creator Jessica Russell began creating delicate, sophisticated, eco-friendly jewelry at her in-home studio. Tumbleweed believes in keeping life and accessories simple, fun and beautifully designed.

3 N Wenatchee Ave, Suite 2 • Open 10am-8pm

105 Palouse • First Friday Reception 5pm-8pm

and body products using honey and beeswax from their bees.

Lemolo Cafe & Deli

a few surprises. We look forward to sharing our members work with the Wenatchee community!

114 N Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce 137 North Wenatchee Avenue Sun & Mon 11-4, Tue-Sat 11-6 Open First Friday until 6 First Friday Reception 5-8 pm Cheyenne Dunn is a 23 year old artist who was Cheers to Red Wines, White Wines and Blues at born and raised in Wenatchee. Her beginnings the Chamber Tasting Room’s First Friday event. in the art world stemmed from boredom doo- We are featuring the fabulous wines of Martin dles in the classroom and peer influences who Scott Winery and the beautiful art of local artist inspired her to pick up a brush and paint. Her Artie Bowman. This is a family-friendly event art varies in styles and subjects as she is always with refreshments for the kids too! Cheers to RadarStation Twothis Rivers Gallery experimenting with techniques great country on First5pm-8pm Friday! $10 tasting 115 S. Wenatchee Ave • First Friday FREEnew Reception 5pm-9pm and medi102 N Columbia • First Friday Reception fee. 5-8 pm ums, but she focuses on living creatures, often RAD: An Installation Mural Featuring the oil paintings of Western artist Dean involving nature. of Cheyenne’s deRad Volume I by Ron humans Evans is aand celebration the Rainey. The gallery will have a whole new show of over glorious music playersshowing from the at 70’s and 80’s. Painted but public Lemolo will include her 50 local and regional artists. Music by pianist Jeannie acrylics ondigital, large canvases a style that’s more graphMcPherson. Local wines. Complimentary refreshments. oil, andinacrylic paintings, and will be RadarStation ic design than traditional composition. The current available for purchase throughout the month. 115 S. Wenatchee Ave. project is over twenty feet long. Sarah Sims will have First Friday FREE Reception 5-9 pm more handmade Earth-friendly jewelry and more fun Mission McKenna Ihde is a mixed media painter. Her mini-paintings willSt. be Commons added to the Dish of Fate. technique of adhering antique fabrics and paper 218 S. Mission St. Open: M-F 8-6 to canvas was born from her love of thrifting. www.missionstcommons.com Mission St. Commons co-working members She aims to restore beauty in what others disFree Artwill Tour with Terry Valdez a joint exhibition for July card. be presenting First Friday Art Walk. A variety of in media willof free guided art tours on Friday, January 4, Professional artist Terry Valdez leads the first a series 5:30pm-7:10pm. His talk will briefly highlight hisby “Confluence of Communities” funnel series at Columbia be presented including photography Duff Link Transit Art Tour Station.Bangs, Guests paintings will then board Current B to tour the Robert Graves Gallery Members Show. Friday Arts Tour feaby Alex Jacobs-Nicholls, and Link Transit’s July First Tours begin and end at Columbia Station. Sign up by phone: 509-664-7624 or email: sdanko@linktransit.com.

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127 South Mission Street • First Friday (FREE) 10am-8pm In conjunction with the Beyond the Frame: Inland Bounty exhibit, the Museum presents Gifts of the Earth. It is a look at some of the resources of Indigenous people of the Wenatchee Valley. Learn about native plants, their uses, and the cycle of seasons and harvest.

tures a stop at several downtown businesses including Two Rivers Gallery for a special viewing of the work of minimalist painter John McCabe. McCabe draws on a vast array of life experience in his work including art excursions through central Mexico, public school teaching and fish buying. The tour kicks off at 4:45 p.m. Friday, July 5 at Columbia Station, 300 S. Columbia Street in Wenatchee and includes a short bus ride to downtown galleries, trivia and fun prizes. The guided bus tour ends at 7:10 p.m. and takes place on existing fixed route service and stops. Ye Olde Bookshoppe Guests should expect to walk short distances 11 Palouse St • First Friday Reception: 5pm-8pm over uneven ground. Space is limited and adNCW based crafter Amanda Northwind has been makvanced is encouraged to guarantee ing handregistration hammered jewelry for her shop, Mystic North, aforspot. CallWhen’s Selinashe Danko at 509-664-7624 or you 5 years. not dreaming up new ideas, email sdanko@linktransit.com can find her out in the mountains.to sign up. Free Link Transit service begins at 4 p.m. on all First Fridays on routes 1, 5, 7, 8E, 8W, 11 & 12. The tours are a collaborative effort between Link Transit and the First Friday Arts Walk. All tours begin and end at Columbia Station and feature a brief workshop highlighting Link Transit’s fixed route service. Each month feaFirst Friday Free Transit! tures a unique cultural experience and a chance Monthly art tours coincide with Link Transit to winoffering fun prizes. free First Friday service after 4:00pm on Routes 1, 5, 7, 8E, 8W, 11 & 12.

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the tempest: SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS Full Circle Theatre and The Numerica Performing Arts Center are bringing Shakespeare out into the open this month with an outdoor presentation of The Tempest. My first thought upon hearing this was “what if it rains?” Well, no. My first thought was “I have no idea what in hell The Tempest is about.” My next thought was how charming this idea was. Wenatchee is blessed with some of the most beautiful summer evenings you can find. It also has a rather impressive theatre community, so pairing the two in an urban setting is an exciting endeavor. According to Meg Kappler, (Prospero) the idea was hatched when director Pete Kappler and local promoter/ comedian Alex Haley were spitballing over beers at a bar. “I can neither confirm nor deny the level of my intoxication but yes, Pete and I came up with it.” Haley confirmed. I spent a few evenings witnessing director Pete Kappler seeing it all coming together with tech runthroughs and full dress rehearsal. I asked him a few questions about being a part of the inaugural Twilight Theatre at Numerica PAC. First, seriously...what if it rains? The forecast is looking pretty good, but we do have a contingency plan if it rains, or if we get smoked out due to a fire. Audiences tend to be very forgiving if something happens beyond our control. We’ve had some weird weather in the last couple of weeks, but it feels appropriate given the show we’re working on. The Tempest is a title many of us are familiar with, but many don’t know anything about it. What drew you to this particular work? Did the fact that it would be performed outside have any impact on that choice? I’m kind of nuts about Shakespeare these days. A couple of years ago, I began the Wenatchee Valley Shakespeare Club. We would read and study our way through a single play over a period of weeks, like a book club for Shakespeare nerds. It was a fun, collaborative way to explore his work. Well, the club had been dormant for a while, and I was itching to get back into it when, without warning, an amazing opportunity presented itself.

ERNEST PALMER (TRINCULO) MATT CADMAN (STEPHANO) AND PATRICK RYAN (CALIBAN).

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EMMA STANDERFORD (MIRANDA) AND JACOB SCOTT (FERDINAND). Apple Awards when we got to talking about the future of theatre in the Valley and the kind of shows we’d like to see produced. As luck would have it, the PAC was thinking of doing something new in the month of July (a usually quiet month there), but they weren’t yet sure what that should be. One thing led to another and Twilight Theatre was born. The Tempest lends itself to the Numerica PAC courtyard in a few ways. For one thing, the entire play takes place outdoors, so you’ve got a natural connection to the elements - the wind, the sound of the water in the fountain, the darkening sky - just like the characters in the show. The size of the space, which is just over 60 seats, is intimate and really adds to this audience-performer association. It’s often put into the “romance” category. Part tragedy, part comedy, infused with supernatural magic and fantastical creatures, the romances are known for their themes of transformation through redemption, reunification, and reconciliation. The Tempest was written toward the very end of Shakespeare’s career when his creative powers were at their peak. It is at once one of his greatest yet shortest plays. Its relative brevity and command of language offer something for Shakespeare veterans and newcomers alike. Plus, it has some of his most famous phrases, “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our

little life is rounded with a sleep.”

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CLOCKWISE: GRACE ORALLO (SPIRIT) KATIE RENGGLI (SPIRIT) JACOB SCOTT (FERDINAND) KAREN KUNKEL (ARIEL) AND MCKAYLA CORULLI (SPIRIT).

There are no licensing worries with Shakespeare as the plays are considered How does a theatre group decide on public domain. Usually, royalties would what play to do next? have to be the first thing to consider. It Some companies have one person who can be a big deal if a company doesn’t is the Artistic Director. It’s their job to produce their plays by adhering to copyshape the season, recruit the production rights. Some playwrights can be particutalent, and to be a public face of the com- larly litigious! pany. Full Circle is small potatoes by comparison. There are just myself, my wife, Is there a dream play you would like Megan, and our to put on if partners, Maren money or loCagle and David “The Tempest was written toward gistics were Harvill. We tend not part of the to make choices the very end of Shakespeare’s ca- equation? by asking what reer when his creative powers Hmm. Not rekind of play we ally one. There would ourselves were at their peak. It is at once one are a few shows like to go and of his greatest yet shortest plays.” that I’m looksee. What kind ing forward to of experience doing when do we want to create? Another consid- the circumstances are right, but nothing eration is the shows we’ve already done. that can’t wait. I would love to do some of We’re trying not to repeat ourselves or Samuel Beckett’s plays, Friedrich Shiller’s lock into too much of one style. Luckily, Mary Stuart, Equus by Peter Shaffer. we’re inclined to like the same kind of There are some American classics that I’d shows, so we haven’t had too much con- love to do, too. Up until this show, we’ve flict choosing what to do next. Generally, kept things small and tight, not only beone of us will get hooked on a script that cause of financial concerns but also bewe’d really like to produce or direct and cause we really love those small and tight we’ll read it together as a group. If it’s a shows. They can be powerful pieces of good fit and gets us excited, we move for- theatre. ward. Is Full Circle involved with putting on How does putting on this kind of thing locally written works? work in terms of licensing? Not yet, but we would love to be in one

way or another. Readings are a great, hands-on way to share a playwright’s work, but I think it would be exciting to also help facilitate some workshop time and production, too. Shakespeare never published his work in his own lifetime, he was writing for performance. A play needs time to grow and it needs an audience. If Full Circle could serve local playwrights in that capacity, we would be delighted. How much stock do you put into the whole Shakespeare was actually Francis Bacon conspiracy theory? Hmm. I read into some of the theories that Shakespeare didn’t write Shakespeare and I wasn’t swayed. To each his own, though. It’s fun to explore ideas of identity, but I also believe some people are simply born with a gift. I can’t explain Mozart either, but his work speaks for itself. If you could ask Shakespeare one question about anything, what would it be? Man, that’s tough. Shakespeare asked a lot of questions himself. That was kind of his trick, he didn’t always have answers, but got you thinking about things. I think I’d ask him if we’ve misplaced any of his plays. Unless they have been involved with putting on any kind of theatrical show, the average person could never

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JACOB SCOTT (FERDINAND) AND EMMA STANDERFORD (MIRANDA)

COMPOSERS AARON HIRSCH AND ERIN CONE

Last I heard there were some concerns about the Riverside Playhouse’s (a venue Full Circle, and most every local theatre company holds near and

dear) future with impending construction plans. Any update on that? Not that I personally am aware of, but we would all do well to support the Riverside Playhouse, whatever its future. They have been incredibly supportive to Full Circle and they serve an incredibly important need to the theatre community. Full Circle wouldn’t be who we are today without their care and encouragement. C

show run

July 11-13 & july 18-20 Showtime 7:30pm

TRUCK. 1 . S Y A D 4 . ANTS 10 CONTEST

AUGUST 1-3, 7-10, 14-17 www.NumericaPAC.org 509-663-ARTS BOOK BY

DOUG WRIGHT; LYRICS BY AMANDA GREEN; MUSIC BY TREY ANASTASIO AND AMANDA GREEN; SPONSORED BY TOM K. MICHAEL, D.D.S., P.S.

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ten foot pole: punk veterans come to wally’s

PHOTO COURTESY OF THOUSAND ISLAND RECORDS.

by ron evans You have covered Tesla, not something many would expect from a punk band. Are the influences on the band all over the map? Yes, “Love will find a way ay…” Love Song, I guess it’s called, we did for Punk Goes Metal back in the late 90s. The day we recorded I showed up wearing leather pants and eyeliner, just to surprise the guys—I’m usually the fairly serious, sober one who makes sure we get to the gigs on time. It’s hard to say where our influences come from, at least I don’t intentionally rip off other artists…but as a music lover Punk rock is a much more varied genre and touring sound engineer, I’m sure there than many people think. Some punk is are chord progressions, melodies or other 100% serious. No metaphor. No silli- things that have rooted in my brain from ness. Some is a complete joke inten- repetition. I did sound for over 500 Jimmy tionally. Most, somewhere between, Eat World shows, so I would be surprised but humor seems to be a key running if there wasn’t some influence. One I’ll adfactor in Ten Foot Pole’s music. Is this mit, is I love Jim Adkins’ humble, friendly, something that happens naturally or grateful stage presence. is there any kind of road map to keep that part of the creative output in the Name one album in regular rotation mix? in the tour van that may surprise your Certainly there’s no road map—I think fans. the lyrics and vibe is a reflection of per- The latest has been Billie Eilish—she’s sonality, which at least for me quickly just so good, interesting, and can weather goes from rage to tears to giggling, de- repeated plays. The last tour it was Fred pending on random thoughts that seem to Eaglesmith, who writes incredibly depop up even during the most somber of pressing honest songs such as 18 Wheels. events. Sometimes the more tragic life is, Twenty years ago I recall one tour was the more ridiculous things seem. I like to Muse before they got big. One tour was think the lyrics are sincere, but show that Propagandi, How to Clean Everything. we don’t take ourselves too seriously. But when I need to mow the lawn, it’s usuPunk legends Ten Foot Pole have recently put out their first LP of all new material since 2004’s “Subliminable Messages.” Snatchee Records is bringing the band to Wally’s House of Booze July 27 featuring Milhouse (Seattle) and The Nightmares (Wenatchee). See Snatchee owner Ando Peart’s Ten Foot Pole “Rev” tat (one of Peart’s first tattoos) on the facing page for a clue about his level of stoke for this band. I chatted with singer/guitarist Dennis Jagard about the past and present world of Ten Foot Pole.

ally Britney (reminding me to Work B if I stand. One nice thing about small venues want to look hot in a bikini). is I like to interact, so I often ask “Does anyone have any questions?” And I will At one point you were somewhat tied answer to the best of my ability. And of to the Straight Edge movement (if only course, I beg people to sing along on the by name). How has that impacted the backing vocal parts, especially with choband? ruses such as Don’t Be a Dick (Dick dick From around 1984 to 1993 we called our- dick dick). selves Scared Straight, named after the movie. Oddly enough, our singer at the As a band that’s been touring and retime was the only 13 year old I knew that cording over three decades, what has had dropped acid, so I don’t think he had been the biggest change for the group/ straight edge in mind (back then Scott process over the years? Radinsky was the drummer). I don’t think The biggest change was going from a partthe name impacted our playing. But since nership to having one leader. In the early Mystic Records had some cheesy market- days we were equal partners, which led ing efforts (such as calling our album You to frequent arguments and lots of resentDrink You Drive You Die like we were ment about what we should do, if everyNancy Reagan “Just Say No” supporters), one was contributing/working, and if we we decided (with some advice from Fat could play a show (for example, if someMike -of NOFX-), that we ought to get one needed to take eleven months off to a new name that didn’t suggest that we play pro baseball). At times it felt like bewere all sober. ing in an abusive marriage with four other guys. As a business that didn’t make much, Do you play to a room differently de- if any, profit. It came to a point where I pending on size or is there one mode couldn’t keep band members around for no matter what? a long time, because people would get I think we play about the same, but try other opportunities such as careers, famito include everyone. So in a big room lies, missions, etc. Now we are in a posithat means trying to feel connected even tion where everyone understands that it’s to the people in the back, which can be my project, so we don’t have to argue or tricky. One nice thing about big venues is use guilt trips—they have a motivation to the stage tends to have room to run and keep me happy, if they want to play, and I jump around a bit, compared to tiny clubs have a motivation to be nice/fair/generous where there’s barely enough room to to keep good musicians around so I don’t

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ANDO PEART’S TEN FOOT POLE TAT. have to keep training new people. But if someone has something better to do than go on a TFP tour, we just find someone else—I only want people around who want to be here. So far it’s made for a much more fun and satisfying experience being on tour and creating music. I remember reading liner notes from Epitaph releases and imagining that all the label mates are pals that hang out together and have wacky adventures. Is there any truth to that? When we lived in LA there were some label parties and concerts, which was often fun. I can’t say we got to be super close to any other artists just based on the label, although we did get to be pretty close to NOFX which was helped by a tour that we might not have done if Epitaph didn’t

convince them to take us. Certainly Epitaph was a phenomenon, and it was cool to have a little bit of access to Offspring, Pennywise and Rancid. I tried not to pester them too much, which in hindsight, maybe was a mistake…maybe shyness kept me from getting invited on more tours over the years… Any favorite touring mates? No Use for a Name was awesome. Face to Face was cool. Millencolin was nice, and we just got to play with them again in Canada after 16 years! Hi Standard from Japan felt like genuine friends. It really is amazing being on the road and sharing the experiences—great and challenging-- with other touring musicians. C

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comet tales

Obituary by lauren paige loebsack She was reading the paper and her mother was talking to her and the T.V. was on in the background when her eyes first dropped on the obituary and held for a moment as a sinkhole of dread opened in her stomach. She finally looked to the accompanying picture and she felt the wind rush out of her lungs. Him. He had died. And she had never gone back to see him. She had stopped answering his phone calls. Not that there had been many. He had called just twice. Once he left a message, a quiet, “Hey, it’s me,” then the sound of a deep exhale through his mustache, “just wondering what you were up to.” The second time there had been no message, just his phone number on the top of a list of missed calls. They had met over a game of pool on a quiet Wednesday night. She has been too lonely to go straight home and had stopped at a bar to just be around people. She liked the sound of people sharing stories and domestic complaints over the game on the big screen. For something to do she had started chasing balls around on a pool table and he asked if he could join her game. He was far more expert than she but patient. After a game, he asked to buy her another drink and she accepted. He asked for

her number at the end of the night and kissed her very softly and sweetly on the corner of the mouth. His mustache was so incredibly soft and it made a tickle run through her whole body and all the way home she drove with a goofy grin on her face. They saw each other for a time; quiet evenings over home cooked dinners at his tidy house. He had two dogs, a dopey pair of labs named Grover and Cleveland and her favorite part of those nights was holding his hand in the brisk early spring dusk, walking the dogs to the park. Sometimes they chatted, but mostly it was quiet. It was a quiet filled with kindness and her soul drank it like cool, fresh water. She would stay the night. He was gentle and generous and had the body of someone who had been fit and active his whole life. But he was older. She didn’t know what to think about it, so she really didn’t. She was not sure if it was O.K. to care about him; she didn’t want to have “daddy issues.” And then one night they were lying in bed and without looking at her, he told her he was sick. Very sick. He said, given the newness of their relationship, that it would be best if he could just be with his family at this time. After he said these things, a deep, electric silence fell between them, much different from their usual quiet. In this silence, a sharp thing waited in the dark; to cut, to hurt. Was she meant to tell him “No,” that she cared about him and wanted to be there for him? That’s what her soul said. She

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wanted to press her body to his, press into him, and fill him up with her love. Heal him with her gratitude for his tickling kisses and thirst quenching gentleness. Her head said that he was right and that moreover, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to have to manage her existence in his life during treatment. So they spooned the night away and talked about how everything was going to be O.K. In the light of the next morning, the sharp, dark silence had grown and now followed her out the door, as she left with an awkward side kiss. All the way home she simmered in a feeling very close to shame. It was not going to be O.K.; he was very sick. She asked along about him through a friend of a friend of a friend, who did not really know. She dialed his number a few times, then hung up.

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And now, as her mother continued with her story and on T.V. some chubby man with spiked blond hair engorged himself on fried food, she thought of that kind manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft hands, the tickle of his first kiss. The sound of the exhale of his voice in the last message he left. She closed her eyes for a moment, and remembered. C

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how bizarre: 50 years of moon landing theories

by ron evans The Apollo 11 moon landing turns 50 on July 20th and there couldn’t be a better time to look at some of the conspiracies surrounding one of the biggest events of the modern era. It’s kind of mind-boggling to think that it’s only been half a century since we confirmed the moon was not made of cheese. Or is it?

squawks conspiracy, there seem to be four or five that counter-squawk.

It’s easy to see how conspiracy theories have piled up over the past five decades. After all, it’s hard to accept that we went to the moon way before we invented the iPhone, the web as we know it, or even The Clapper. It also helps fan the flames when so many astro-psysicists talk about things like - film not likely surviving the magnetic fields of the Van Allen belt, dust not behaving properly and even debating whether the flag would have acted like tinfoil in low gravity atmosphere. Not to mention that we were in the middle of the Cold War and beating the Russians to the moon (we’d already lost first in space dibs thanks to the cute but spooky Soviet Sputnik) was not simply a matter of flexing our muscle. It was also about being one step ahead of a very powerful enemy of the state. Faking that we beat the Ruskies to the moon could accomplish two things at once. It makes the U.S. look like it won, and it would make the moon look like sloppy seconds to the Soviet Union. But, for every scientist or historian that

1. The Van Allen Belt issue. This is actually split into two different theories. The first is that instrumentation of the craft, film and other essentials on board would be destroyed or badly damaged by radiation and magnetic tomfoolery of the belt. The simple answer NASA has given about these issues is that they addressed them by insulating the hull itself and individual compartments inside. Like the little foil suitcases you used to put your cameras in when going through airport security.

In the interest of brevity I’ll lay out a few of the theories or supposed problems associated with doubting we ever made it to the moon, followed by the going explanation.

The second theory is that we actually did go to the moon but all that braggy footage was destroyed on the trip back home. Therefore, we needed to re-film things as they actually happened. I like this theory. I find it believable and hilarious. See the next theory concerning who would film such a production. It’s worth noting that NASA has actually admitted to faking a couple of shots in the studio that they once claimed were really taken on the moon.

2. Stanley Kubrick was hired by the government to fake the landing footage. In 1968, one year before the Apollo 11 landing, Kubrick released 2001: A Space Odyssey. This film has been quite polarizing but one thing everyone agrees with is that it was an amazing special effects achievement for the time. Keep in mind we had no idea what Earth looked like from space yet, but Kubrick’s version would later prove to be spot on. There are entire documentaries about things like rear screen projection, key lights in the frame, rocks that match up perfectly with ones seen in the Apollo 11 footage etc. The best part about this theory is that Kubrick used his films The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut to hide all sorts of clues that he did fake the mission. Not being able to come clean about it, he let off some steam in some fairly on the nose hints. See the doc Room 237 for a look into this that’s so in depth it almost feels like OCD in celluloid. 3. There are no stars in the footage. Ok, this one seems pretty stupid but a lot of people really do take issue with it. The simple explanation of high contrast with the power of the gall durn sun reflecting off the surface of the moon mixed with shitty cameras from the time seem good enough to me. 4. The dust on the moon acts like dust on

Earth. I’m no physicist, but many who are have looked into that and they see nothing out of the ordinary going on there. Mythbusters did an entire show on the moon landing and I thought they did a fun job of explaining that aspect. Altough they lost a lot of cred by doing their research at fucking NASA. 5. Why have we never gone back? Well we did, of course. Five more times. Allegedly. All the way up to Apollo 17. But, I always wondered about this myself actually. We were to believe that we’d be living on the moon by now. Or at least there would be moon hotels, military bases and nudist colonies up there. But the future is now. We have Pornhub. Yet still no moon vacations? The simple and most buyable answer is money. It cost about $150 billion to get us to the moon in the 60s. But, we are now talking about going back again. China is eyeing the old cheese ball for itself now and recently landed its own rover on the lunar surface. Stay tuned for part II next month. I’ll get more into the Kubrick story and talk about the future of the moon. And join us at RadarStation Saturday, July 20th for a special Moon 50 event. See ad on page 17 for details. C

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THE DOC IS IN: sensible sunning

Q: I love the sun but I am worried about getting too much. What are my options? Dr. Allegra says... A: I used to sunburn easily and often. Because of this, I learned ALLEGRA HART to avoid the sun, Naturopathic Physician which over time made me even more sensitive to burning. As I rebuilt my health, I found I could handle more sun exposure without burning nearly as bad. Getting out in the sun without anything blocking the light from touching your skin is very important. This exposure to sunlight allows you to make your own Vitamin D. It is important to remember that too much sun can be a very bad thing and you should avoid getting a sunburn. Everyone is different in how they respond to sun exposure. Some might take just a few minutes and others hours before they begin to burn. Here are some general tips to enjoy your

time in the sun and reduce your risk of 3. Reduce oxidation: Oxidation stress sunburns: happens where there is too much stress and not enough antioxidants in and on 1. Build up slowly: Start slowly with your your body. This contributes to the damsun exposure and gradually increase your aging reaction your skin has to the sun. time out. This allows you to find your per- Eating more antioxidants like dark bersonal sun limit and minimizes your risk of ries, green leafy veggies, and green tea burning. can help reduce oxidative damage to your skin. Vitamin C supplements with biofla2. Nourish from within: Increase your vonoids are also an important addition. intake of healthy fats. Healthy fats and collagen help you build and maintain strong, 4. Choose the right sunblock: Avoid elastic skin that heals much more quickly. chemical sunblocks and sprays, which are highly toxic, interrupt hormone funcSome examples are: tion, and damage our water’s ecosystem. If you need sunblock, seek versions with • Butter from pasture-raised cows, zinc oxide or titanium oxide. These do goats, and sheep. not absorb through the skin and will not • Tallow from pasture-raised beef and interfere with your hormone balance. lamb. Find a good non-toxic sunblock at EWG’s • Lard from pasture-raised pigs. Skindeep Database. • Chicken, duck, and goose fat from pasture-raised poultry. 5. Cover up: After you have reached your • Cold pressed olive oil (ideally eaten sun limit, consider moving to the shade, raw). and putting on sunblock or clothing. Wear • Cold pressed coconut oil. large hats, long-sleeved shirts, and pants. • Cold pressed sesame oil. • Cold pressed flax oil (eaten raw only). 6. Stay hydrated: Dehydration makes • Cold pressed avocado oil. your skin more susceptible to damage and • Wild fish and fish oil. slows your ability to heal. Aim to consume • Cold pressed cod liver oil at least half your body weight in ounces of water every day- more if you drink coffee,

alcohol, or are out in the sun. If you know someone who can benefit from becoming more sun-savvy, please pass this information along. Now get out there and enjoy the sun responsibly! ABOUT DR. ALLEGRA HART Dr. Allegra Hart is a licensed naturopathic physician, speaker, author of Nourishing Space Within: Essentials of Self-Care, founder of Naturae Naturopathic Clinic and Dr. Allegra’s Apothecary and works with patients worldwide. Dr. Allegra specializes in helping women cultivate natural self-care and rebuild their health from the inside out. If we as individuals can do the work necessary to set a healing foundation on our own- the ripple effect will inevitably inspire others to do the same. If you have a question for Dr. Allegra, email us at info@naturaeclinic.com with the subject “The Doctor Is In Question.” C

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