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CHATTANOOGA'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVENOVEMBER 5, 2015

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Features4 BEGINNINGS: Changes at Orange Grove will be gradual—but will happen.

10 SCREEN: Starz revives the deceased, along with goofball Bruce Campbell.

12 SHRINK RAP: Sometimes problems can seem overwhelming.

16 ARTS CALENDAR

19 DIVERSIONS

20 TECH TALK: 3D Ops and Erlanger start hospital-wide 3-D printing study.

24 MUSIC CALENDAR

27 REVIEWS: Harmonia’s complete works, The Simple Pleasure’s earworms. 28 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

29 JONESIN’ CROSSWORD

30 ON THE BEAT: Officer Alex points out the local sky is not, in fact, falling

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6 Starving Artists No More?On a Thursday afternoon in early autumn, Stratton Tingle finds

30 minutes of down time and decides to take a nap in his car. This morning, he woke up at 5:15 a.m. to prepare for a presentation to a possible investor, had three other meetings following the

presentation and has two more after his midday nap.

10 In-Town Sheds Its Skin AgainThis week marks the beginning of an exciting season for one of Chattanooga’s most prestigious galleries. On Friday, Nov. 6, the In-Town Gallery presents its biannual “Renewal” show to kick

off the holidays. Twice a year, members say goodbye to their previously displayed art and replace all of it with fresh eye candy.

20 For Those Who Don’t Dance This Saturday, Nov. 7, the Mirabai Bellydance troupe of Movement

Arts Collective Studio will be very proud to present the seventh annual Fringe Benefit: Empowering Women Through Dance.

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A City Institution Faces New RulesChanges at Orange Grove will be gradual—but will happen

A standing-room only crowd filled the Orange Grove cafeteria last Tuesday night. Family mem-bers and concerned citizens wanted to ask the Tennessee Department of Intel-lectual and Develop-mental Disabilities (DIDD) if the rumors they’d been hearing were true.

The confusion revolves around a federal mandate, the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers Final Rule. The rule was created to set the bar for in-tegrating facilities catering to those

with mental disabilities. As part of Title II of the 1989 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which

governs home and community-based services, “states are required to place per-sons with mental dis-abilities in communi-

ty settings rather than institutions.” This was confirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in the “Olmstead decision” in 1999.

Orange Grove Center (OGC) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1953 by the parents and families of individuals with devel-

opmental disabilities. It was meant to provide them with a safe, comfortable place to learn, congregate and play, instead of being ware-housed in mental institutions. For its time, Orange Grove was a pioneering facility, copied all around the world.

In January 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set forth new rules for both residential and non-residential settings receiving funding from the federal government. The new rules stated that facili-ties must give greater access to the “greater community,” meaning individuals who don’t have developmental disabilities. Currently, in-dividuals at OGC work alongside others with disabilities in on-campus shops earning sub-minimum wages for jobs that require minimal skills.

The only non-disabled people they interact with are the paid staff members there to train and supervise them. The new rule change would bring other non-disabled workers into the facility to work alongside them, presum-ably to further enhance the individuals’ pre-paredness to go out into the “real” world. This will also mean that all workers will be paid a “competitive” wage. The new rules by CMS also put a time limit on how long an individual may stay in that program.

Other rule changes caused some close to the issue to think that Orange Grove would be forced to close because it is not in compliance with the HCBS Waivers Final Rule. “Let me make this very clear,” said OGC Executive

Director Kyle Hauth to the as-sembled crowd, “Orange Grove is going to continue to serve your sons and your daughters. And we are going to find a way to be able to comport with rules, whether they be federal or state.” To that end, Hauth says individu-als in the programs at OGC will be given more opportunities to go out into the community, and members of the community will be given opportunities to utilize programs at Orange Grove.

Clearly the topic of most con-cern to the families of those af-fected is whether or not there will be any flexibility in these changes. According to DIDD representatives at the meeting, every case will be judged on its merits. If something is refer-enced in the Individual Support Plan for an individual preclud-ing compliance with the new rules, they will be exempt.

Changes will be gradual for Orange Grove Center, but the deadline for compliance is March 2019. Failure to comply with the new rules may not re-sult in OGC shutting its doors—but it would lose two thirds of its funding.

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This Friday at the Tivoli, get ready to witness a show unlike any other. The Illusionists are seven performers known worldwide for their mind-bending, death-defying acts—and now they’re bringing them to Chattanooga so you can watch the magic right in front of you.

If you’ve never seen a mag-ic show in the flesh, there’s nothing

like watching an illusion unfold before your eyes, with no TV tricks or

camera angles to bolster the effects. A show like this

is great for first-timers and old hands, with a little something for everyone.

Each Illusionist has his own specialty

in the field of magical mischief. The Inventor

will showcase acts so incred-ible that legends like David Copper-

field have taken leaves from his book. The Escapologist will rival Houdini in feats of getting out by the skin of his teeth. The Weapon Master has a crossbow, and not only is he not afraid to use it, but he’ll do everything your mother would never let you do. And that’s only the beginning.

The show will go on at 8 p.m. this Friday evening on the Tivoli Theatre stage at 709 Broad St. downtown.

For tickets or more information, call (423) 642-8497 or visit chattanoogaon-stage.com

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and plans on living in a van to keep rent expenses down. He usually writes about music, film and sports and enjoys conversations about all of the above, preferably over a beer. He is also available for family parties, get-togethers around a fire and wishes he put more thought into his abbreviated bio. Most of his other work can be found by a Google search and most Bing search-es. You can also follow him on Twitter @PatrickFilbin

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Starving Artists No More?

SoundCorps tunes up to help musicians market,

brand—and get the GigBy Patrick Filbin Pulse contributor

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Stratton Tingle and SoCro hang out. Photo by Andrea Lisica


“How does a Chattanooga musician or band take advantage of the fiber optic network that is nationally recognized as groundbreaking and job-producing?”

Back on the patio, he settles himself in for another hour of talking, another meeting of sorts. He doesn’t take his first sip of coffee until he’s 20 minutes in; he just holds the mug for warmth and regains his energy that way. Tingle’s a familiar face around town for three reasons. One is because he’s been here for 10 years and is a local by any local standards. Two is because he’s soon to become the face of Chattanooga’s growing music scene and economy. And three is because he has unmistakable dreadlocks that flow down to near ass-length.

“Our mission is to build Chattanooga’s music economy,” Tingle says. The “Our” he is referring to is SoundCorps, a non-profit built from within Chattanooga’s municipal government whose job, day in and day out, will be to work on the initia-tives to grow the economic and cultural impact of music on the economy.

“What we’re focused on is job growth within the music sector,” he says. “Peo-ple’s eyes tend to glaze over when you talk about this stuff, especially musi-cians, but it makes a world of difference if you’re able to actually work within the industry that you’re trying to create art in. You learn a lot about all the functions and facets of the industry and learn that pretty much any artist in their career has prob-ably worn up to 20 different hats.”

SoundCorps’ mission, in the execu-tive director’s own words, is to serve two clienteles: the music industry professional and Chattanooga as a community. For the music industry professional, whether they go after it for a career or a hobby, Sound-Corps is designed to offer resources to

people who want to grow their businesses and their personal music brand.

“A component of everything we’re do-ing in the music industry sector involves networking,” Tingle says. “Strengthening ties with the industry ourselves and offer-ing resources for them, like professional development and communication. Not so much craft, but business stuff.”

That’s exactly what SoundCorps plans on attacking first: teaching the mu-sic community about audience growth through PR and marketing at the organiza-tion’s first workshop on Nov. 9. Things high on every musician’s agenda are: How do I get my stuff out there? How, in the city of digital renaissance, do I get no-ticed? How does a Chattanooga musician or band take advantage of the fiber optic network that is nationally recognized as groundbreaking and job-producing? How does someone use the Gig to get radio play? Get people in a studio? Start their own venue? The correlation between the two—incredible World Wide Web speeds and regional and public outreach—should seem like obvious waters to test. But ac-cording to local musicians that’s not the case.

Superbody is a local band originally from Dalton, GA that now attempts to make their start in their adopted city of Chattanooga. Still in their early begin-nings, they are known for creating artis-tic, strange and indefinable music that even Tingle has a hard time explaining. Superbody, made up of Caleb Dills and Robert Gregg McCurry, has the advantage of controlling how they come off as per-formers and as people in the press.They answer questions as the characters in the

n a Thursday afternoon in early autumn, Stratton Tingle finds 30 minutes of down time and decides to take a nap in his car. This morning, he woke up at 5:15 a.m. to prepare for a presentation to a possible investor, had three other meetings following the presentation and has two more after his midday nap. Look-ing and feeling refreshed, he walks along the patio of Niedlov’s on Main Street, is stopped three times by people who tell him about things like a show in town, a new song on the blogs or just to say hi to a familiar face and finally gets to the counter and orders a black coffee.

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band as opposed to the actual people they are.

For example, when asked how they like the music scene in Chat-tanooga, McCurry responds with, “It’s wonderful. I love feeling the rumble of drums and guitars on my nightly walk down Market Street.” And when Dills is asked if he notices advantages of the fiber optics net-work, he admits, “My Yahoo News has never refreshed quicker than in Gig City.”

But in a candid conversation over the phone before he slips into character, Dills takes a more honest stance on the scene here.

“There’s not really even a scene,” Dill says with a small laugh. “I’m trying to come up with a solid answer because I don’t want to say that and come off as an asshole because everyone is trying to make something happen here. But I feel like shows here are promoted to an older crowd and Gregg and I want to play to young people because we’re young people. People who are in college are a lot more fun to play to and that kind of doesn’t exist here. That’s why we’ll play a lot of shows in Athens. But I know they’re work-ing towards changing the culture and I’m obviously all for that.”

A rumor that Dills heard but isn’t able to confirm is that with the new hire of Mary Howard Ade, Chat-tanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau’s first music marketing man-ager, the city is looking to make Mar-ket Street a lot like the main strip of bars that you’d find in an Athens or a Nashville.

“I think the local talent is here,” Ade told the local daily in August. “The next challenge is to increase the numbers of local engagements and the size of the local audience.”

Her job, however, is primarily focused on attracting out-of-towners and putting Chattanooga on the map as a music destination.

Tingle and the rest of SoundCorps understand that without an audi-ence, a music industry struggles.

That’s where the community comes in.

“We hope Chattanooga can more often and more effectively engage in its music community,” Tingle says. “We hope that Chattanooga as a community can more easily define the music scene and also tell the story and be proud of the heritage, the history, as well as where we’re at right now and also start to think about the future. Those are our two focuses. Business development and community inspiration.”

Another local musician, SoCro, a veteran of the Chattanooga music scene, sees both pros and cons to the current situation the city finds itself in.

“The platform that we’re given here is awesome because of the size and the familiarity,” he says. “You’re able to meet venue and bar own-ers, build a relationship, get gigs that way. We’re positioned right in the middle of the South, we’re well located. But the problem with Chat-tanooga is it’s hard to make a living being a musician. Getting a paycheck is tough. There are no labels here, no connections to be made.”

“Venues, genres and movements will always change, but players have changed and that’s the one I want to stop,” Tingle says. “Chattanooga has grown up and raised some re-ally good artists, many of whom struggled to maintain careers in the industry. I don’t think anyone would argue with me about the fact that we do tend to bleed out artists. Some of our best artists see better opportuni-ties elsewhere because of resources.”

As far as getting his music out there, SoCro said he does what he always has: grinding one way or another. Facebook and Instagram are his go-to social media avenues. Whether it’s music, videos, pictures, random posts, it all goes up on Face-book. And you can never go wrong with hanging posters around town.

“It’s all about association,” he says. “Association, association. Branding, branding and repetition. It’s all about

building relationships with bands, groups, venue owners and hitting up the Internet like crazy. You have to play to people’s attention spans.”

Speaking of the Internet and the cultural impact that it has on today’s music marketing, does SoCro recog-nize the power of Gig City?

“I’m actually not on the grid,” he says. “I’ve actually still got Comcast so I personally don’t notice it.”

He says this with a laugh and admits he comes off like a digital dinosaur, but insists that as a singular musician and marketer, he doesn’t notice the high speeds of Gig City but that his promoter and booking manager, Johnathon Surmann, defi-nitely does.

Tingle echoes what both Super-body and SoCro said about getting their word out in this day and age. It’s a mix between social media and the old-school way. He doesn’t think people in Chattanooga do it any dif-ferently here than in other places—the difference always comes from the people and the talent.

“I think that’s true in any commu-nity,” he says. “If you’re not hanging up posters you’re not promoting your show. Or handing out flyers or stand-ing outside of whatever concert gets out at Track 29. If you’re not doing that you’re missing out.”

SoundCorps has high expectations and plans in motion to grow the music economy for at least the next three years. But it’s still early.

“The idea of going into a skyscrap-er in town, knocking on the door and talking to someone who has just done the initial PR release to an al-bum that is just about to go platinum in four weeks can actually happen in Nashville because they have 70 years of history,” Tingle says. “If we can get some of those people here, people will see more opportunities to build a career.”

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“I don’t think anyone would argue with me that we do tend to bleed out artists. Some of our best artists see better opportunities elsewhere because of resources.”

Stratton Tingle, SoCro and Yattie Westfield


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Any ‘Evil Dead’ is good ‘Evil Dead’ and the show does an excellent job of paying homage to both ‘The Evil Dead and ‘Evil Dead 2.’”

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IT’S A SHAME THAT BRUCE CAMPBELL ISN’T BETTER known. Obviously, among a certain group of film fans, he’s an

absolutely legend. But for most, he’s another “that guy”—just a random character actor in a long list of one-off roles.

To his credit, Campbell has had quite a career, and fans of USA’s “Burn No-tice” would recognize him instantly. However, I don’t personally know any fans of “Burn Notice.” I do know one guy that is an enormous fan of “The Ad-ventures of Brisco County Jr.” for rea-sons that are exclusive to him, but most would be hard-pressed to remember the one-season Fox western from 1993.

Bruce Campbell is a far better ac-tor and performer than his IMDB page might suggest. He is funny and charm-ing, serious and steadfast, and is an ex-ample of an actor that hasn’t been given the right opportunity to show his range. If Nicolas Cage can win an Oscar, there is no reason that Bruce Campbell can’t as well.

While his latest role won’t win him any accolades from the Academy, Camp-bell is returning to his roots on Starz in the role that made him a household name among genre film fans. “Ash vs. Evil Dead” is likely the most entertain-ing show on television right now—and it wouldn’t have been possible were it not for the talents that made “The Evil Dead” the most recognizable of all cult movies.

“The Evil Dead” was a small-budget horror film by a no-name director that shouldn’t have been successful. This

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The Peanuts MovieSnoopy embarks upon his greatest mis-sion as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home. Director: Steve Martino Stars: Noah Schnapp, Bill Melendez, Hadley Belle Miller, Francesca Capaldi

Dancing Brooms and HipposDiseny's avant-garde classic comes to new life on screen

Throughout history, there have been but a handful of groundbreak-ing films where the soundtrack has become inextricably linked to the cinematic achievement of the film itself. There is perhaps no greater example of this marriage than Walt Disney’s 1940 masterpiece, “Fanta-sia.”

Conductor Leopold Stokowski originally conducted several pieces of “Fantasia.” One hundred years after Stokowski’s first season with the Philadelphia Orchestra, ac-claimed conductor Yannik Nezet-

Seguin now leads the company. The event screening will include a

newly recorded behind-the-scenes look from the orchestra’s rehears-als, including a selection of pieces from the animated film.

Come experience the grandeur of one the Disney classics once again (or for the first time). It’s worth it.

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They’re Dead, They’re Evil and That’s Just PerfectStarz revives the deceased, along with goofball Bruce Campbell


isn’t an unheard of situation. Without “Dead Alive,” we wouldn’t have Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings.” And without “The Evil Dead,” we wouldn’t have Sam Raimi’s “Spider-man.” The brilliance and abilities of both directors are written all over the frames of those early films.

“Ash vs. Evil Dead” is a return to form for Sam Raimi, who directs the first epi-sode and sets the tone for the entire series (which has already been renewed for a sec-ond season by Starz). It continues the sto-ry of “Evil Dead 2,” only 30 years later in a Michigan trailer park. Campbell plays Ash in exactly the same way: an over-the-top goofball, the kind of guy you’d expect to unleash hell on Earth because he was try-ing to impress a local trollop while stoned.

The pilot episode, titled “El Jefe,” is precisely what fans of the series needed to see. The mixture of comedy and horror is perfect in ways that newer horror direc-tors desperately try to imitate. The “dead-ites,” as they are called in the “Evil Dead” canon, continue to be horror’s most annoy-ing demonic forces, and meet their end in thoroughly satisfying ways.

If the series can retain the freshness of the story in the face of uncompromis-ing nostalgia, “Ash vs. Evil Dead” will be something to behold.

Of course, there is some disappoint-

ment in the absence of any reference to “Army of Darkness,” the final, medieval film in the “Evil Dead” trilogy. According to Raimi, “Ash vs. Evil Dead” exists in an alternative universe following the events of “Evil Dead 2.” This has something to do with absurd Hollywood legality; Raimi, for whatever reason, was unable to retain the rights to “Army of Darkness,” which forces the showrunners to ignore some choice world-building as a consequence.

That being said, any “Evil Dead” is good “Evil Dead” and the show does an excel-lent job of paying homage to both “The Evil Dead” and “Evil Dead 2.” Raimi was not on hand to direct all ten episodes this season, so there will likely be some differ-ences from episode to episode. Whether or not this causes the quality to drop as the series progresses is anyone’s guess. Hope-fully, Raimi’s role as executive producer al-lows for a continuity of character and tone throughout.

Regardless, Bruce Campbell is quite at home returning to his most famous role. Ash has kept him afloat for many years and Campbell knows where his bread is buttered. However, this actor is capable of more.

Hopefully, he can showcase his abilities for Starz and someone else will take no-tice. Bruce Campbell has a lot of life in him yet.

“The mixture of comedy and horror is perfect in ways that newer horror directors desperately try to imitate.”

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Bruce Campbell as "Ash"


Editor’s note: The Good Doctor is on a well-deser ved vacation, so we are re-run-ning a popular column from a few years ago.

I want to share a few stories with you.

This afternoon, I re-ceived a call from Keith, a good friend of mine, who told me he had just lost his job. He is a very con-scientious worker, had a lot of responsibility in his position, and was recently promoted at his company. And he was fired. Sud-denly. No warning. With very little explanation.

He was not only doing his best, each and every paycheck to work his way

out of debt, and eventu-ally, to get ahead in life, but he was also sending money to his parents—currently providing care for his elderly grandfa-ther—who counted on his help.

About an hour after that phone call, I received an-

other call from a long-time friend, C r a i g , whom I’ve w r i t t e n about be-

fore in this column. He was a heart transplant pa-tient several years back, and recently became an amputee. He lost part of one leg due to complica-tions from diabetes, but was on the mend and learning to get around quite well in his new

wheelchair. He was very distraught, understand-ably, as his doctor’s visit today provided him with more painful news: They would have to amputate more of his leg due to in-fection.

Then, just before bed, another dear friend from up north, Sarah, called and told me about her pending divorce. The couple is raising three young children, and had for several years been experiencing serious dif-ficulties in their relation-ship. After couples coun-seling and a lot of painful soul searching, they made their decision. Sarah is understandably worried, not only for their future but for the mental and spiritual well being of their children.

It’s been quite a day. And isn’t it agony when you want do badly to do something to help “fix it”—and you can’t?

It’s one thing to have

the kind of problems we probably all share to one degree or another, at one time or another, like oc-casionally coming up a little short on rent; catch-ing a cold that won’t go away; dealing with poor grades at school despite hard work and persever-ance; experiencing com-munication snags in a relationship and stress-ing about why you don’t “click” anymore.

Much of the time, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. “This too shall pass” is a helpful 12-step mantra. And it’s true. As Buddha said, “Everything changes.”

But what do we do with the big tough stuff, the kind of issues that re-ally challenge our cop-ing skills, our reserves of determination and resilience? How do we navigate the various life-altering losses that are a part of life and emerge not bitter, but better?

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Stories of Hardship and Hope

“How do we navigate the various life-altering losses that are a part of life and emerge not bitter, but better?”

Sometimes problems can seem overwhelming—but you are stronger than you think

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Tennessee Valley Heart WalkSaturday, November 14 | AT&T Field

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What’s the answer when the an-swers aren’t easy?

This is the stuff we are made of. This is what tests our mettle and forever changes our worldview. It’s not fixable with a Band-Aid; rath-er, it’s helped through a re-shoring of inner resources; is tackled with a degree of vigilance and fortitude previously uncalled upon; is healed only with a change of perception, a softening of the heart, an open-ing of the mind. From the pain of these life challenges we hope to learn how to re-fill our inner cof-fers to the point of overflowing so there can be, once again, enough.

At such times, I remember a fact taught to first-year medical stu-dents: The first task of the heart is to pump blood to itself. In my books, I refer to this as “healthy selfishness.” It’s not selfish at all, however—it’s simply good self-care.

There are moments when we need to learn to prioritize our own care, for without enough suste-nance, how can we be of use to ourselves or anyone else? We have to find our way out of the hole, re-turn to ourselves, and rediscover a healing, abundant path for the

mind, body, spirit and soul.Not always easy. They say that

scar tissue is tougher than the orig-inal tissue. Sometimes that’s the only hope there is.

I don’t have the answers. But you do. And from outside of you, loved ones, your spiritual practice, inspiration, can come support, the fresh air of clarity, and a renewal of strength, so that you can, in the quiet, find exactly what you need.

After some dust has settled, and once their internal resources have begun to re-fill, my friends will be OK. Keith will find another job. Craig will once again regain his mobility. Sarah’s life, after parting ways, will continue.

With inspiration. With persistence. With faith.

Until next month: “Unexpect-ed grace may provide beauty and healing during strenuous moments of truth.” — Rob Brezsny

Dr. Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, author, minister, and educator in private practice in Chattanooga. Contact him at DrRPH.com, visit his wellness center at WellNestChattanooga.com and follow his daily inspirations on Twitter: @DrRickWellNest

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In-Town Sheds Its Skin Again“Renewal” highlights exciting works from five new co-op members

Ann Currey is a lifelong student of the arts who now works primarily with oil paints. Her painterly style beckons the viewer to join her on adventures to sce-nic destinations around the world. Cur-rey takes the observer with her to rare vistas, using bold brush strokes and vi-brant colors to capture the scenes. Her studio work is often informed by her plein air work, and it feels like the place, whether the inspiration came from a ma-jestic American landscape or a tiny Eu-ropean villa.

She says, “I study light, shadow and nuances outside and use that informa-tion for all of my paintings. The paint-ings for this show are from my travels and from our beautiful area. There are so many incredibly beautiful things in my everyday life, it is difficult to paint enough to express my gratitude through art for the beauty that surrounds me.”

Laurie Graham’s exquisite ceramic pieces are inspired by nature. “I love taking a walk outside and filling my pockets with leaves, pine cones, acorns, and whatever I can find that might make an interesting texture in the clay,” she

THIS WEEK MARKS THE BEGINNING OF AN EXCIT-ing season for one of Chattanooga’s most prestigious galler-

ies. On Friday, Nov. 6, the In-Town Gallery presents its biannual “Renewal” show to kick off the holidays. Twice a year, members say goodbye to their previously displayed art and replace all of it with fresh eye candy. They cover the windows of the gallery with paper until the opening, when the new art is unveiled to the pub-lic. This unseen body of work from 33 regional artists will spotlight new co-op members Ann Currey, Laurie Graham, Martin Rice, Da-vid Salerno and June Teuscher.

Nature Does Nothing in VainSouthside's Gallery 1401 welcomes artist Krista Eubanks

Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, “Nature does nothing in vain.” Chattanooga native Krista Eubanks took that motto to heart as she em-barked on a journey of watercolor paintings that would blend the lines of reality and abstract with only a few strokes of her paintbrush.

Her inspiration lies in the organ-ics of things. Animals, elements, vegetables— Eubanks brings it all to life in the most organically glamor-ous way possible. Bunnies look like they’d hop right off the page and wiggle their whiskers at you, while newborn fawns are prepared to scamper away if need be.

Eubanks’ art is unique in more ways than one, but the real differ-ence is the inspiration behind her work as well as what she’s hidden inside it. Her pieces are gentle and warmhearted, lifting a smile to your lips as you look upon such beauti-

fully crafted pieces. The inspiration behind that tenderness is her fa-ther, Roy Barton. His quiet strength and honest character melds with Eu-banks’ love of organics, producing soft and welcoming pieces.

So what’s hidden inside? Each of her pieces is embedded with scat-tered writings, an evolution of both her personal expressions and daily reflections. Witness the beauty for yourself as Gallery 1401 welcomes the artist on Nov. 5 for her solo exhi-bition, with an opening event com-plete with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live music. — Brooke Dorn

Krista Eubanks: “Solo Exhibition”Thursday, 6 p.m.Gallery 14011478 Market St.(423) 265-0015gallery1401.com

FRI11.6IMPROV TIME

The Floor is YOURSAnything goes in this monthly music and performing arts gathering. 8 p.m.Barking Legs Theatre1307 Dodds Ave(423) 624-5347barkinglegs.org

SAT11.7LAUGH RIOT

Christopher TitusTitus’ new show takes the audience on a wild ride through his personal life.8 p.m.Memorial Auditorium399 McCallie Ave.(423) 757-5156chattanoogaonstage.com

THU11.5THINKING ART

Art + Issue: “Power of Art as Life”Join Josiah Golson, founder of “the 800 project."6 p.m.The Hunter Museum of Art10 Bluff View Ave(423) 267-0968huntermuseum.org


says. “I am probably a bit like a child picking up things in the dirt that our mothers would tell us not to touch.” Most of Graham’s pottery begins with wheel throwing or hand building. She then utilizes a variety of techniques to give each piece a distinctive look and feel; carving, impressing, extruding and altering the clay. The organic tex-tures are then brought to life by layers of glazes whose colors echo the natural world.

In addition to her fine tableware, Graham will be offering some seasonal art. “During the holidays I do a few sculptural angels, trees, and pressed ornaments. This year I hand carved my own image to use as a stamp to press into the clay.”

Martin Rice’s thoughtful watercolors are shrouded with a sense of peaceful mystery. He derives great joy from the act of painting, a feeling that shines through in his work. “When I paint, I often feel at one with the object or scene I’m painting,” he says. “Never do I see things so clearly and in such detail as when I’m painting. This im-mersion into my subject gives me the

rare feeling of being both self and other at the same time.”

His subjects are depict-ed with a comfortable and experienced attention to light and shadow. In ad-dition to being a consum-mate landscape painter, Rice has the uncanny ability to transform a run-down scene into a magical little world, saying that, “aged objects often ac-quire a patina of beauty.”

David Salerno’s oil paintings are simply phe-nomenal. Whether he’s inside working on a still life that challenges the Re-naissance masters, or outside painting a scene that would make Monet jeal-ous, Salerno is up to something impres-sive (no pun intended).

He tells us, “It’s the beauty that the world displays all around us that calls to me. I try to capture scenes of light and color that trigger a strong emotional re-sponse in me. I strive to create paint-ings that elicit the same emotion in

the people who see them. We live in a stressful and complex society—I hope that my paintings can provide a source of serenity and simplification.”

June Teuscher’s gorgeous landscape paintings represent the cutting edge of American impressionism. Her compo-sitions accomplish a high level of real-ism while retaining the quality of plein air.

She says, “I have found painting on location to be filled with fast-paced challenges. I am becoming more im-

pressionistic and spontaneous as a painter. I’ve realized over time that I don’t have to paint every bit of detail, leaving some things to the imagina-tion. It is very important to me to be enthusiastic about a particular place or scene. Living in Chattanooga is fan-tastic, as there are so many beautiful places to paint.”

• • • •“Renewal” opening, Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m.In-Town Galler y, 26a Frazier Ave.,

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"On The Road Home" by Anne Currey

“It’s the beauty that the world displays all around us that calls

to me. I try to capture scenes of light and color that trigger a

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THURSDAY11.5 Homeschool Science Club1 p.m.Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St. (423) 756-2738cdmfun.orgOoltewah Farmers Market3 p.m.Ooltewah Nursery5829 Main St. (423) 238-9775ooltewahnursery.comArts Building Grand Opening 4:30 p.m.ArtsBuild301 E. 11th St.(423) 756-2787artsbuild.comKrista Eubanks: “Solo Exhibition”6 p.m.Gallery 14011478 Market St.(423) 265-0015gallery1401.comWilliam Parker Exhibit: Meet & Greet Open House6 p.m.Shuptrine’s Gold Leaf Designs2646 Broad St.(423) 266-4453shuptrines.comArt + Issue: “Power of Art as Life”6 p.m.The Hunter Museum of Art10 Bluff View Ave.(423) 267-0968huntermuseum.orgVarsity Spirit’s “American Cheerleader”

7 p.m.East Ridge 185080 S. Terrace(423) 855-9652carmike.comFly Fishing Film Tour7 p.m.The Camp House149 E. MLK Blvd.(423) 702-8081thecamphouse.com“Around the World in 8 Plays”7:30 p.m.Ensemble Theatre 104 N. Tuxedo Dr.(423) 602-8640ensembletheatre-ofchattanooga.com

FRIDAY11.6

MAGI Exhibit Opening Gala5 p.m.

Signal Mountain Arts Community Center809 Kentucky Ave.(423) 886-1959signalmacc.org“Renewal” Exhibit Opening5 p.m.In-Town Gallery26a Frazier Ave.(423) 267-9214intowngallery.comHeath Montgomery Opening Reception5:30 p.m. AVA Gallery30 Frazier Ave.(423) 265-4282avarts.org“The Blues Brothers” presented by Jackalope Brewing Company7 p.m.The Camp House149 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 702-8081thecamphouse.com“Around the World in 8 Plays”7:30 p.m.Ensemble Theatre104 N. Tuxedo Dr.(423) 602-8640 ensembletheatre-ofchattanooga.com“Once On This Island”7:30 p.m.Humanities TheatreChattanooga State4501 Amnicola Hwy.(423) 697-3246The Illusionists8 p.m.Memorial Auditorium399 McCallie Ave.(423) 757-5156chattanoogaonstage.comThe Floor is YOURS8 p.m.Barking Legs Theatre1307 Dodds Ave.(423) 624-5347barkinglegs.org“Harvey”8 p.m.Chattanooga Theatre Centre400 River St.(423) 267-8534theatrecentre.com

SATURDAY11.7

Brainerd Farmers Market10 a.m.Grace Episcopal Church20 Belvoir Ave.(423) 698-0330facebook.com/BrainerdFarmersMarket

PULSE PICK: STRINGS & BODIES ATTACHED Classical guitarist and balalaika player Misha Feigin will join Ann Law for an evening of music and dance.

“Strings and Bodies Attached”Saturday, 8 p.m.Barking Legs Theater1307 Dodds Ave.(423) 624-5347barkinglegs.org

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St. Albans Farmers Market10 a.m.St. Alban’s Church7514 Hixson Pike(423) 842-1342 facebook.com/StAlbansFarmersMarketHeritage Day10 a.m.Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center 400 Garden Rd.(423) 821-1160reflectionriding.orgMountain Art and Craft Celebration10 a.m.Cloudland Canyon State Park122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA(706) 657-4050gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyonLocal Makers Showcase11 a.m.The Hunter Museum of Art10 Bluff View Ave.(423) 267-0968huntermuseum.orgEarly Holiday Open House11 a.m.Shuptrine’s Gold Leaf Designs2646 Broad St.(423) 266-4453shuptrines.comEastgate Saturday Cinema: "Cinderella"2:30 p.m.Eastgate Library 5705 Marlin Rd.(423) 855-2689chattlibrary.orgThe Camp Out5 p.m.

UTC Lupton Library Parking Garage600 Douglas St.familypromisechattanooga.com/camp-outEmpowering Women Through Dance7:30 p.m.The Meeting House3912 Dayton Blvd.(423) 902-3338redbankmeetinghouse.com“Around the World in 8 Plays”7:30 p.m.Ensemble Theatre 104 N. Tuxedo Dr.(423) 602-8640 ensembletheatre-ofchattanooga.com“Once On This Island”7:30 p.m.Humanities TheatreChattanooga State4501 Amnicola Hwy.(423) 697-3246 chattanoogastate.edu“Strings and Bodies Attached”8 p.m.Barking Legs Theater1307 Dodds Ave.(423) 624-5347barkinglegs.orgChristopher Titus8 p.m.Memorial Auditorium399 McCallie Ave.(423) 757-5156chattanoogaonstage.com“Harvey” 8 p.m.Chattanooga Theatre Centre400 River St.(423) 267-8534theatrecentre.com

SUNDAY11.8 Mountain Art and Craft Celebration10 a.m.Cloudland Canyon State Park122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA(706) 657-4050gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyonChattanooga Market11 a.m.First Tennessee Pavilion1826 Reggie White Blvd.(423) 266-4041chattanoogamarket.com“Fantasia”2 p.m.Majestic 12311 Broad St.(423) 826-2375carmike.com“Once On This Island”2:30 p.m.Humanities TheatreChattanooga State4501 Amnicola Hwy.(423) 697-3246 chattanoogastate.edu“Around the World in 8 Plays”2:30 p.m.Ensemble Theatre 104 N. Tuxedo Dr.(423) 602-8640 ensembletheatre-ofchattanooga.com

MONDAY11.9 Red Bank Farmers Market3 p.m.

Red Bank United Methodist Church3800 Dayton Blvd.(423) 838-9804 lookoutfarmersmarket.com Learn to Ride a Bicycle4 p.m.Outdoor Chattanooga200 River St.(423) 643-6888outdoorchattanooga.comChattanooga Area Historical Association presents Dr. Andrea Becksvoort6 p.m.Downtown Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 757-5310 chattlibrary.orgVintage Swing Dance7 p.m.Clear Spring Yoga17 N. Market St.(931) 982-1678clearspringyoga.comKeigwin + Company7:30 p.m.UTC Fine Arts CenterVine & Palmetto St.(423) 425-4600utc.edu/fine-arts-center

TUESDAY11.10 Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser5 p.m.Flying Squirrel Bar55 Johnson St.(423) 602-5980flyingsquirrelbar.comChattamovies Meetup6 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY11.11 Middle East Dance10:30 a.m.Jewish Cultural Center5461 N. Terrace(423) 493-0270jewishchattanooga.comMain Street Farmers Market4 p.m.325 E. Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.comWednesday Night Chess Club6 p.m.Downtown Public Library1001 Broad St.(423) 757-5310 chattlibrary.orgNew Filmmakers Workshop: Visual Storytelling and Documentary Ethics6 p.m.Downtown Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 757-5310 chattlibrary.orgAdventures & Ales: Into the Light7 p.m.The Camp House149 E. MLK Blvd.(423) 702-8081thecamphouse.com

ONGOING “Fall Color and Action”The Gallery at Blackwell71 Eastgate Loop

(423) 344-5643blackwellautoinc.com“Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run”Creative Discovery Museum321 Chestnut St.(423) 756-2738cdmfun.org“Trees and Skies”Reflections Gallery6922 Lee Hwy(423) 892-3072reflectionsgallerytn.com“Biblical Wood Panels” by Bernard GoreBessie Smith Cultural Center200 E. MLK Blvd.(423) 266-8658bessiesmithcc.org“How to Close Your Eyes” by Carmen PapaliaCress Gallery of Art752 Vine St.(423) 304-9789“Mixed Media Inspired Artists - Explorations”The Exum Gallery305 West Seventh St.(423) 266-8195stpaulschatt.org/the-exum-galleryWilliam Parker Exhibit Shuptrine’s Gold Leaf Designs2646 Broad St.(423) 266-4453shuptrines.comHeath MontgomeryAVA Gallery30 Frazier Ave(423) 265-4282avarts.org

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Consider Thiswith Dr. Rick

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” — Judy Garland

As humans we tend to compare up. By that I mean we tend to see others as better than us. She’s more beautiful than I am. He’s more successful than I will ever be. Their kids do better than mine. That family has more advantages than ours.

OK, some degree of these things may be true. So what? The Law of Attraction teaches us that what we focus on, we get more of. So if we’re obsessing over how we have “less than,” then that’s what we’ll continue to receive, as we stay stuck in “less than” mode.

If, however, we focus on the beauty we do possess, the success we do have (which comes in many forms), all that we can be grateful for, then guess what? We’ll stop seeing the world through glasses of envy, and start feeling beautiful, successful and most importantly, grateful. Wouldn’t that be a happier way to go through life?

by Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D.

Diversions


Tech Talk

RICH BAILEY

Chattanooga startup 3D Operations just announced a partnership with Erlanger Health System that’s both a giant step for the company and the next, logical step in its growth.

A little over a year ago, 3D Op-erations was a 2014 Gig Tank competitor putting a com-pany together around the idea of converting CT and MRI scans into 3-D printed models surgeons could use to plan surgery, educate patients and train medical students. Two weeks ago, 3D Ops and Erlanger an-nounced the world’s first hospital-wide study of 3-D printing patient-specific anatomy as a pre-surgical planning tool for every clini-cal department.

Over the next six months,

all surgical departments of the hospital, which is the nation’s seventh largest public hospital system and is affiliated with the Univer-sity of Tennessee College

of Medicine, will explore how 3-D printing can be used to improve sur-

gical outcomes.At a press conference an-

nouncing the study, sur-geon Christopher Keel, D.O., and imaging specialist Blaise Baxter, M.D., passed around a 3-D printed replica of a kidney covered with tu-mors.

Printed from 2-dimen-sional CAT images, the kidney itself is rendered in clear plastic, and many golf ball-sized tumors project out from it in gray-blue plas-tic. It’s easy to see that most

tumors are clustered in one area but do not go deep in-side the kidney. Another tu-mor is only near the surface. A key question is whether to remove the entire kidney or only part of it. Many people could do fine with a single kidney, but this patient is diabetic, so losing one kid-ney would probably mean a lifetime of dialysis.

Just looking at the 2-D CAT scan, that tumor ge-ography was less appar-ent, said Baxter. “Probably most places would have said ‘there’s too many tumors here, I think you need to take the whole kidney out.’ So this was a very important thing for that patient.”

While Keel may have rec-ommended saving the kid-ney even without the 3-D model, he noted, “It defi-nitely made it easier for me to say to the patient, ‘I’m looking through this right now at the light, and I can see exactly where the tumor goes. I know I just have to

cut right here.’”Perhaps more importantly,

using the 3-D model de-creased the time needed for surgery and probably de-creased blood loss, accord-ing to Keel.

The study will also inves-tigate potential cost savings from using 3-D modeling, according to Baxter. “Part of the model is to show how this can be done in a cost-effective way for the patient. Some of the major cost sav-ings would be in converting to maybe a minimally inva-sive approach versus a more expensive surgery.”

The six-month study will also explore how physicians work with the 3-D printing technology compared to the more familiar 2-D imaging. Baxter explained that im-aging specialists doing 2-D scans usually follow stan-dardized protocols, but 3-D imaging requires a more custom approach.

“The radiologist is cus-tom designing those studies

Blue Is for Tumor, Clear Is for Kidney

“Because this is unexplored territory, one of the goals of the study is to uncover how 3-D imaging can be used in practice by all surgical specialties.”

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to try to bring out the information that would be important for them to build the models and for the surgeon to plan the treatment,” Baxter said.

Baxter explained that 3-D models of organs can be printed from any 2-D imaging study.

“We can use this for any type of pathology that we can image, which is essentially everything now,” said Baxter. “So any specialty, we can go to them and say, ‘Where would this be particularly helpful for you?’ That’s never been done.”

Because this is unexplored territory, one of the goals of the study is to un-cover how 3-D imaging can be used in practice by all surgical specialties. “Hopefully, what we’re going to do is see all the different clinical needs that the different specialties will come up with, and then we’ll roll this out on a larger scale,” Baxter added.

He has already received clinical interest from pediatric surgeons at Erlanger who work with cranial re-construction in children whose skull sutures close prematurely.

“The skull can’t grow in a normal way, so they have to plan in a 3-D way how they can expand the skull through surgery,” said Baxter. “So that’s very helpful in their world. The effect of their treatment is something that can be followed and modeled in 3-D.”

He also sees ready applications in neurosurgery and neurovascular sur-gery, but said applications cut across every specialty that has a surgical ap-proach, concluding, “I think there will be a lot of surgical treatments and procedures that when we understand the actual anatomy of that patient—are able to look at it in three dimen-sions—we will be able to offer them a lot more procedures that are sparing of the underlying function of the organ that’s involved.”

Rich Bailey is a professional writer, editor and (sometimes) PR consultant. He led a project to create Chattanooga’s first civic web site in 1995 before even owning a modem. Now he covers Chattanooga technology for The Pulse and blogs about it at CircleChattanooga.com. He splits his time between Chattanooga and Brooklyn.

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The event was conceived as a means of showcasing Chattanooga’s phenomenal local talent while generating much-needed funds for women’s charities.”

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THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 7, THE MIRABAI BELLYDANCE troupe of Movement Arts Collective Studio will be very proud

to present the seventh annual Fringe Benefit: Empowering Women Through Dance. The event, originally orchestrated by Mirabai founder Miranda Cagle, was conceived as a means of showcasing Chattanooga’s phenomenal local talent while generating much -eeded funds for wom-en’s charities.

According to Mirabai materials, “Bellydance is such an empower-ing form of dance and expression. It gives so many women the free-dom to love their bodies, find com-munity with one another, and walk with pride and ownership of them-selves. We created this event to try to share and nurture those feelings to offer the identity, strength, and grace we find in this dance to help heal women who are struggling in our area and hopefully help them rediscover and embrace their own power.”

In addition to local dancers, each event features a special guest artist. This year’s guest artist will be the renowned Donna Mejia from the University of Colorado at Boul-der. As a choreographer, teacher and performer, her career has been one of great distinction, including numerous awards, honors, grants, commendations, residencies and performances for such dignitaries

FRI11.6BASEMENT ROCK

Basement Benders, Bohannons, FKPunk band with members from bands like This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb, Hidden Spots, Future Virgins, etc.9 p.m.JJ’s Bohemia231 E. MLK Blvd.jjsbohemia.com

SAT11.7DON'T PANIC

Polly PanicBrainchild of touring cellist Jenette Mackie, Asheville's Polly Panic presents uniquely dark and theatrical chamber rock. 8:30 p.m.The Office901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com

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The Travelin’ KineA mix of potent songwriting and fiery country chops, doused with a few shots of whiskey for true American music.9 p.m.Clyde’s On Main122 W. Main St.clydesonmain.com

The Wonderful Wizard of BozGet the lowdown on Boz Scaggs next Wednesday

Next Wednesday at the Tivoli, settle into your seat to listen to a full show of Boz Scaggs’s crooning, jazzy style. The music will have you tapping and nodding along to the sounds of his classic tunes—but never dozing off.

You might know Scaggs from his time with the Steve Miller Band, or from his illustrious ongoing solo career, or even from the certified organic vineyard he keeps in Napa Valley with his wife. Scaggs is, to say the least, a Renaissance man, and it shows especially in his latest album, A Fool to Care.

Alone, in duets, and with his band of talented collaborators, Scaggs creates a unique presence in the room and brings that coveted some-thing special to each of his perfor-

mances. His music, including his latest album, draws on geographi-cal influences like the Deep South and the Midwest to reveal a cer-tain “twang,” as Scaggs himself de-scribes it, in both the songs he cov-ers and the ones he writes.

The performance takes place at 8 p.m. next Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Call (423) 642-8497 or visit chattanooga-onstage.com for tickets and more information. VIP packages including premium seating and merchandise are also available. — Sam Hilling

Boz ScaggsWednesday, 8 p.m.Tivoli Theatre709 Broad St.chattanoogaonstage.com

Dancing For Those Who Don’t DanceSeventh Annual Fringe Benefit jingles cash for The Partnership


“We created this event to try to share and nurture those feelings to offer the identity, strength, and

grace we find in this dance.”

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as President Bill Clinton and No-bel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Well-versed in contemporary dance, African and Arab diaspora and various fusion traditions, Mejia is the only tenure track professor in the country teaching transnational fusion dance at the university level. She is highly sought after as a con-sultant, choreographer and writer.

All proceeds from the event are being donated directly to The Part-nership for Children, Families and Adults to support their Family Vio-lence Center and Rape Crisis Cen-ter. In operation in one form or oth-er for 136 years, the Partnership has been recognized by the Chattanoo-ga Area Chamber of Commerce as a Nonprofit Organization of the Year for its outstanding achievements in nonprofit management and com-munity impact.

The Partnership serves over 11,000 victims of domestic violence per year, providing housing, case management, counseling, job and educational placement and court

liaisons. A number of corporate sponsors

have stepped up to help make Fringe Benefit possible this year includ-ing Movement Arts Collective, The Meeting House, Tennessee Valley Chiropractic, KC Motor Company, Wizard Electric, Sterchi Construc-tion and Mad Pixel Studios.

The Mirabai Bellydance troupe was founded in 2008 by local danc-ers and is based out of the Move-ment Arts Collective. Members teach bellydance and yoga through-out the Chattanooga area and re-main dedicated to pursuing and sharing the spirituality, power and strength of the arts while simultane-ously serving various women’s out-reach and educational programs in the community.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. on Sat-urday at The Meeting House, 3912 Dayton Blvd. with performances scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Advance tickets for adults (available at move-mentartscollective.com) are $12, $15 at the door. Children 10 and under are admitted free.

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7:30 p.m.Cadek Conservatory of Music725 Oak St.(423) 425-4624Paul Thorn Band8 p.m.Revelry Room41 E. 14th St.revelryroom.co Maradeen9 p.m.JJ’s Bohemia231 E. MLK Blvd.jjsbohemia.comOpen Mic with Mark Andrew9 p.m.The Office @ City Cafe901 Carter St.citycafemenu.comThe Travelin’ Kine9 p.m.Clyde’s On Main122 W. Main St.clydesonmain.com

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Jason Thomas and the Mean-Eyed Cats5 p.m.Chattanooga Choo Choo1400 Market St.choochoo.com Eddie Pontiac5:30 p.m.El Meson2204 Hamilton Place Blvd.elmesonrestaurant.comBinji Varsossa6 p.m.Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Lounge1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461Jimmy Harris7 p.m.The Coconut Room6925 Shallowford Rd.

thepalmsathamilton.comTim Lewis7 p.m.El Meson248 Northgate Parkelmesonchattanooga.comArson8 p.m.SkyZoo5709 Lee Hwy.(423) 521-2966skyzoochattanooga.comBen Folds & yMusic8 p.m.Tivoli Theatre709 Broad St.chattanoogaonstage.comRoughwork8:30 p.m.The Foundry1201 Broad St.chattanooganhotel.comBasement Benders, Bohannons, FK9 p.m.JJ’s Bohemia231 E. MLK Blvd.jjsbohemia.comBenyaro9 p.m.Clyde’s On Main122 W. Main St.(423) 362-8335Husky Burnette9 p.m.T-Bones1419 Chestnut St.tboneschattanooga.comYacht Rock Revue9 p.m.Revelry Room41 E. 14th St.revelryroom.coChris Ryan

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elmesonchattanooga.comJimmy Harris7 p.m.The Coconut Room6925 Shallowford Rd.thepalmsathamilton.comKate and Corey8 p.m.Charles and Myrtle’s Coffeehouse105 McBrien Rd.christunity.orgSirens, The Fine Constant, Naming Nations, Carcosa, Heartfelt8 p.m.JJ’s Bohemia231 E. MLK Blvd.jjsbohemia.comThe Toadies8 p.m.Revelry Room41 E. 14th St.revelryroom.coPolly Panic8:30 p.m.The Office901 Carter St. citycafemenu.comRoughwork8:30 p.m.The Foundry1201 Broad St.chattanooganhotel.com

SUNDAY11.8 Big Band Swingfest 11 a.m.First Tennessee Pavilion1829 Carter St.chattanoogamarket.comSchatzi + The String Boffin

1:30 p.m.The Flying Squirrel5 Johnson St.flyingsquirrelbar.com3rd Annual Pickin’ on the Prairie2 p.m.Prairie Pass3370 Prairie Pass(423) 521-3476Dan Landrum3 p.m.Cadek Conservatory of Music725 Oak St.danlandrum.comOpen Mic with Jeff Daniels 6 p.m.Long Haul Saloon2536 Cummings Hwy.(423) 822-9775Sounds of Satellites7 p.m.Sluggo’s501 Cherokee Blvd.(423) 752-5224Jason Isbell, Cory Branan8 p.m.Tivoli Theatre709 Broad St.chattanoogaonstage.comFraug, Teaspoon Sun9 p.m.JJ’s Bohemia231 E. MLK Blvd.jjsbohemia.comLettuce9 p.m.Track 291400 Market St.track29.coTir Asleen10:30 p.m.Sluggo’s501 Cherokee Blvd.

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MONDAY11.9 Freddy Redmon6 p.m.Cloud Springs Deli4097 Cloud Springs Rd., Ringgoldcloudspringsdeli.comMonday Nite Big Band7 p.m.The Coconut Room6925 Shallowford Rd.thepalmsathamilton.comCSO Youth Orchestra7:30 p.m.Ringgold High School29 Tiger Trail, Ringgoldchattanoogasymphony.orgElkmilk, I Can Japan, Young Jesus8 p.m.JJ’s Bohemia231 E. MLK Blvd.jjsbohemia.com

TUESDAY11.10 Dana Rogers5 p.m.Firebirds Wood Fired Grill2107 Gunbarrel Rd.chattanooga.firebirdsrestaurants.comDr. B and the Ease6 p.m.TerraMae122 E. 10th St.terramaechattanooga.comBill McCallie & In Cahoots6:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY11.11 Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Chamber Classics3 p.m.Read House Silver Ballroom827 Broad St.chattanoogasymphony.orgEddie Pontiac5:30 p.m.El Meson248 Northgate Parkelmesonrestaurant.comThe Other Guys 6 p.m. SpringHill Suites 495 Riverfront Pkwy.

(423) 834-9300CSO Veteran’s Day Concert7 p.m.Memorial Auditorium399 McCallie Ave.chattanoogasymphony.orgJimmy Harris7 p.m.The Coconut Room6925 Shallowford Rd.thepalmsathamilton.comJericho Brass Band7 p.m.Ringgold Train Depot1-173 Depot St., Ringgoldcityofringgold.comBlues Night with Yattie Westfield8 p.m.The Office @ City Cafe901 Carter St.citycafemenu.comBoz Scaggs8 p.m.Tivoli Theatre709 Broad St.chattanoogaonstage.comWednesday Night Jazz8 p.m.Barking Legs Theater1307 Dodds Ave.barkinglegs.orgcitycafemenu.comNatural Child, Ian St. Pe8 p.m.JJ’s Bohemia231 E. MLK Blvd.jjsbohemia.com

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Record ReviewsERNIE PAIK

Seventies Krautrock Revisited, Mischievous New-Wave Pop

If you have a magic volcano that continually spits out nuggets of

gold, one might think that, even-tually, it might peter out. But when this writer considers delving into the adventurous rock music that came out of Germany in the early-to-mid ’70s, often referred to gen-erally as the originally jokey term “Krautrock” or its synth-leaning cousin Kosmische musik, it seems like the treasures just keep coming for those willing to zoom in on that time and place.

One might be content with a few Kraftwerk and Can records, but this writer urges interested parties to keep digging, even be-yond the essentials from NEU!,

Faust and Popol Vuh, and be re-warded—Julian Cope’s “A Krau-trock Top 50” is a great hunting guide.

The new 6-LP vinyl boxed set Complete Works by Harmonia makes it easy to experience one of the most satisfying collaborations of that era, featuring Dieter Moe-bius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius of Cluster with guitarist Michael Rother of NEU!, and the already-initiated will be pleased with the excellent 30-plus minutes of previ-ously unreleased material on Docu-ments 1975.

Unlike NEU!, which found a degree of success, Rother said Harmonia was a “financial, com-

mercial disaster,” but the group had unfettered creative freedom by being disconnected, working in the rural town of Forst.

Cluster’s fascinating and un-compromising early ’70s work was often abstract, noisy, messy and eerily processed, and NEU!’s trademark quality was its momen-tum; Harmonia seemed to smash the two together, being more fo-cused, rhythmic and structured than early Cluster but still with an exploratory and improvisational feel.

Complete Works features the Harmonia’s two albums released during its lifetime—Musik von Harmonia and Deluxe—the dou-ble-album collaboration with Brian Eno (who called Harmonia the “world’s most important rock” group) Tracks & Traces, Live 1974 released in 2007 and the afore-mentioned Documents 1975.

There are too many high points to cover, but the range of moods captured is astounding, from the unwinding melodies with heart-beat on the ambient “Sehr Kos-misch” on Musik von Harmonia to the stirring 11-minute live track recorded at Fabrik and Hamburg on Documents 1975, with a driving, kinetic energy, like a caffeinated NEU!

It’s an eruption of riches for

the newcomer, and with digitally remastered sound and previously unreleased tracks, irresistible for the longtime fan.

Having witnessed the Phila-delphia duo The Simple

Pleasure perform two absolutely insanely ecstatic Chattanooga house shows within the last year, this writer has no reason to be-lieve that singer/composer/front man Chad Raines and singer/bass-ist Admiral Grey (also of Cellular Chaos) shouldn’t be arena-touring stars. They clearly their work se-riously but never themselves seri-ously with a tight new-wave pop approach, humor infusions and lyrical turns that tilt favorably on the clever/stupid divide.

The new album The Glamour of It All is currently only available as MP3 files on a USB flash drive that looks like an open tube of red lipstick with the band’s name printed on it in a minuscule font. It covers a year of mischief and misadventures through an assort-ment of earworms, starting with “Happy New Year” and conclud-ing with “Xmas at Seaworld,” with sequenced synthesizers (and a love of fake saxophones and marimbas), drum machines and choice guitar flourishes.

There’s no indie-rock detach-

ment or timidness here; Raines throws himself unabashedly into the proceedings, unleashing a soul-pop falsetto voice (think Prince on “Kiss”) on “Happy New Year.”

It’s followed by the up-beat stomper “Sorry Dad, (I’m Straight)” with lines like “You wanna live, you better have endur-ance / You wanna die, you better have insurance” and a George Mi-chael obsession.

If there’s a track with comedy crossover hit potential, it’s “Milf-shake,” conveying a fetish for the kale-eating, hot-yoga mom type, running through a baffling list of stereotypes mixed with more odd details and euphemisms (“Your mom and me, making fresh kim-chi”). In it, Admiral Grey rattles off a bewildering tongue-twisting sequence, possibly employing the word “labiaplasty” for the first time in a pop song, and tosses off rhymes like “When I look at you, my ovaries sway inside my St. John’s Bay.”

While the goofiness of The Lonely Island or Electric Six may be points of comparison, The Sim-ple Pleasure strikes its own chord with easy-to-like synth-pop offer-ings that are actually more clev-er—musically and lyrically—than one might think.

HarmoniaComplete Works(Grönland)

The Simple PleasureThe Glamour of It All(www.thesimplepleasure.com)

Your Home For The Holidays


Rob Brezsny is an aspiring master of cu-riosity, perpetrator of sacred uproar, and founder of the Beauty and Truth Lab. He brings a literate, myth-savvy perspec-tive to his work. It’s all in the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Is it possible to express a benevolent form of vanity? I say yes. In the coming weeks,

your boasts may be quite lyrical and therapeutic. They may even uplift and motivate those who hear them. Acts of self-aggran-dizement that would normally cast long shadows might in-stead produce generous results. That’s why I’m giving you a go-ahead to embody the following attitude from Nikki Giovanni’s poem “Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)”: “I am so per-fect so divine so ethereal so sur-real / I cannot be comprehend-ed except by my permission.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Regard the cur-rent tensions and detours as camou-flaged gifts from the

gods of growth. You’re being offered a potent opportunity to counteract the effects of a self-sabotage you committed once upon a time. You’re getting an excellent chance to develop the strength of character that can blossom from dealing with soul-bending riddles. In fact, I think you’d be wise to feel a surge of gratitude right now. To do so will empower you to take maximum advantage of the dis-guised blessings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are slipping into a phase when new teachers are likely to appear. That’s excel-

lent news, because the coming weeks will also be a time when you especially need new teach-ings. Your good fortune doesn’t end there. I suspect that you will have an enhanced capac-ity to learn quickly and deeply. With all these factors conspir-ing in your favor, Capricorn, I predict that by January 1, you will be smarter, humbler, more flexible, and better prepared to get what you want in 2016.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): American author Mark Twain seemed to enjoy his disgust with the novels of

Jane Austen, who died 18 years before he was born. “Her books madden me so that I can’t con-ceal my frenzy,” he said, even as he confessed that he had perused some of her work mul-tiple times. “Every time I read

Pride and Prejudice,” he wrote to a friend about Austen’s most fa-mous story, “I want to dig her up and beat her over the skull with her own shin-bone.” We might ask why he repetitively sought an experience that bothered him. I am posing a similar ques-tion to you, Aquarius. Accord-ing to my analysis, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to renounce, once and for all, your association with anything or anyone you are addicted to disliking.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Sahara in Northern Africa is the largest hot desert on the planet. It’s almost

the size of the United States. Cloud cover is rare, the humid-ity is low, and the temperature of the sand can easily exceed 170º F. (80º C.). That’s why it was so surprising when snow fell there in February of 1979 for the first time in memory. This once-in-a-lifetime visitation hap-pened again 33 years later. I’m expecting a similar anomaly in your world, Pisces. Like the des-ert snow, your version should be mostly interesting and only slightly inconvenient. It may even have an upside. Saharan locals testified that the storm helped the palm trees because it killed off the parasites feeding on them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1978, Ben Cohen and Jerry Green-field began selling their new ice cream

out of a refurbished gas sta-tion in Burlington, Vermont. Thirty-seven years later, Ben & Jerry’s is among the world’s best-selling ice cream brands. Its success stems in part from its willingness to keep trans-forming the way it does busi-ness. “My mantra is ‘Change is a wonderful thing,’” says the current CEO. As evidence of the company’s intention to keep re-evaluating its approach, there’s a “Flavor Graveyard” on its website, where it lists flavors it has tried to sell but ultimately abandoned. “Wavy Gravy,” “Ten-nessee Mud,” and “Turtle Soup” are among the departed. Now is a favorable time for you to en-gage in a purge of your own, Ar-ies. What parts of your life don’t work any more? What personal changes would be wonderful things?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Before he helped launch Apple Com-puter in the 1970s, tech pioneer Steve

Wozniak ran a dial-a-joke ser-vice. Most of the time, people who called got an automated recording, but now and then Wozniak answered himself. That’s how he met Alice Rob-ertson, the woman who later became his wife. I’m guessing you will have comparable ex-periences in the coming weeks, Taurus. Future allies may come into your life in unexpected ways. It’s as if mysterious forces will be conspiring to connect you with people you need to know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Small, nondestruc-tive earthquakes are common. Our planet has an average of

1,400 of them every day. This subtle underground mayhem has been going on steadily for millions of years. According to recent research, it has been re-sponsible for creating 80 per-cent of the world’s gold. I sus-pect that the next six or seven months will feature a meta-phorically analogous process in your life. You will experience deep-seated quivering and grinding that won’t bring major disruptions even as it generates the equivalent of gold deposits. Make it your goal to welcome and even thrive on the subter-ranean friction!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Here’s the process I went through to cre-ate your horoscope. First I drew up a

chart of your astrological as-pects. Using my analytical skills, I pondered their meaning. Next, I called on my intuitive powers, asking my unconscious mind to provide symbols that would be useful to you. The response I got from my deeper mind was surprising: It informed me that I should go to a new cafe that had just opened downtown. Ten minutes later, I was there, gazing at a menu packed with exotic treats: Banana Flirty Milk…Champagne Coconut Mango Slushy…Honey Dew Jelly Juice…Creamy Wild Berry Blitz…Sweet Dreamy Ginger Snow. I suspect these are meta-phors for experiences that are coming your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Beatles’ song “You Never Give Me Your Money” has this poignant lyric: “Oh,

that magic feeling, nowhere to go.” I suggest you make it your motto for now. And if you have not yet begun to feel the allure of that sentiment, initiate the necessary shifts to get yourself in the mood. Why? Because it’s time to recharge your spiritual battery, and the best way to do that is to immerse yourself in the mystery of having nothing to do and nowhere to go. Put your faith in the pregnant si-lence, Leo. Let emptiness teach you what you need to know next.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Should a profes-sional singer be criti-cized for her lack of skill in laying bricks?

Is it reasonable to chide a kin-dergarten teacher for his in-eptitude as an airplane pilot? Does it make sense to complain about a cat’s inability to bark? Of course not. There are many other unwarranted compari-sons that are almost as irratio-nal but not as obviously unfair. Is it right for you to wish your current lover or best friend could have the same je ne sais quoi as a previous lover or best friend? Should you try to ma-nipulate the future so that it’s more like the past? Are you jus-tified in demanding that your head and your heart come to identical conclusions? No, no, and no. Allow the differences to be differences. And more than that: Celebrate them!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the mid-19th century, an American named Cyrus McCormick patented a break-

through that had the potential to revolutionize agriculture. It was a mechanical reaper that harvested crops with far more ease and efficiency than hand-held sickles and scythes. But his innovation didn’t en-ter into mainstream use for 20 years. In part that was because many farmers were skeptical of trying a new technology, and feared it would eliminate jobs. I don’t foresee you having to wait nearly as long for accep-tance of your new wrinkles, Libra. But you may have to be patient.

Free Will Astrology ROB BREZSNY

“Homework: Brag about a talent or ability that few people know you have. Tout one of your underappreciated charms. Report to FreeWillAstrology.com


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ACROSS1 B as in baklava5 Belief system10 “Family Feud” option14 On the summit of15 Pipe cleaner brand?16 “Like ___ out of Hell”17 Amazed19 Diggs of “Private Practice”20 Blase (or just blah) feeling21 Night, in Italy23 “___ Walks in Beauty” (Byron poem)24 Short short time?26 Topping in a tub28 Part of TBS, for short31 Author Fleming33 Tit-tat filler34 “That’s so sweet”38 Emphatic turndown42 Glassful at a cantina, perhaps43 Win all the games45 Oregon Ducks uniform designer since 199946 “Lunch is for ___”

(“Wall Street” quote)48 Like Goofy but not Pluto50 Long meal in Japan?52 LPs, to DJs53 Possesses54 Showtime series of the 2000s59 Little dog’s bark61 “___ the Walrus”62 Marina craft64 Washer/dryer units?68 Downright rotten70 “You’ve really outdone yourself at sucking,” or this puzzle’s theme?72 TV component?73 Microscopic74 Active Sicilian volcano75 Dark form of quartz76 Desirable quality77 “Round and Round” band

DOWN1 Film with the segment “Pork Is a Nice Sweet Meat”

2 English prep school3 Dot on a state map4 High score5 Hall of Leno’s “The Tonight Show”6 1982 Disney film with a 2010 sequel7 Anarchy8 “And that’s ___ grow on”9 Not quite10 Vanna’s cohost11 Make embarrassed12 Give a quick welcome13 Hard to climb18 Kids’ song refrain that’s all vowels22 PayPal cofounder Musk25 Cleveland NBAers27 Erroneous28 “Begin the Beguine” clarinetist Artie29 Late baseballer Berra30 Like one leg of a triathlon32 Former House speaker Gingrich35 Boutonniere setting36 Kareem’s

original name37 “Man, that hurts!”39 “Well, we just lost” sound40 Retailer with a snaky floor plan41 Wine cellar options44 Eugene Ionesco production47 Stitches up49 Outcast51 Controversial Nabokov novel54 Connect with55 New ___ (Yale locale)56 Zooey’s big sister in acting57 Basic learning techniques58 Dropperfuls, say60 “___ to the people!”63 Sheet of postage stamps65 ___Vista (onetime search engine)66 “Stop that!”67 Go after, as a fly69 “Superman” villain Luthor71 “All the news that’s fit to print” initials

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“Turn it Down”—but not all the way.


On July 18 of this year, a group dedicated towards “Educating, Agitating, Mo-tivating, and Organizing for Social Justice in Chattanoo-ga” announced that it will be building a grassroots m o v e m e n t for black lib-eration; for an end to police violence and other state-sanctioned violence against black lives and com-munities; and to build com-munity to govern ourselves and implement community-based solutions.

They would be address-ing acts of violence in plac-es other than the locality in which they were based in a most begrudging fashion, however, because of the lack thereof in their hometown, despite the persistent hope of such.

In honor of this, they even made up a name for mem-bers who valiantly laid down on the street when attention was waning during marches against brutality that oc-curred in places other than Chattanooga, Tennessee. The “Chattanooga 4” were charged with “obstructing a highway” for lying down in the middle of the inter-section of Market St. and E. Main St. But what is not

known is that this is a new generation of activists, tak-ing the place of the also self-titled “Chattanooga 8,” arrested for valiantly refus-ing to leave a city council

hearing in 1993 after a grand jury of fellow citi-zens refused to bring

charges against police offi-cers in the case of the death of “black motorist” Larry Powell.

It is also not widely known that half of the “Chatta-nooga 4” were Caucasian, but even I consider that a distraction in the plight of the local #BlackLivesMatter movement, who are fortu-nately not dissuaded in the least by this irony.

The founder of this group, retired convicted hi-jacker Lorenzo Ervin, sadly refuses to acknowledge the current membership and spends his days in Kalama-zoo, Michigan soliciting speaking engagements (pre-sumably outside of Chatta-nooga). All of this is a moot point in the face of recent events, which have further aggravated the group’s pro-pensity to speak out against nonexistent acts of brutality.

Enter the recent (October 2015) case of Jeffrey Frede-

rique, age 31, a local black male, who, after evading police and in fact shooting at them, wrecked his vehi-cle while doing so. Despite both the act of attempted murder against non-black police officers and wreck-ing his car in the process, he managed to emerge alive. To add insult to (literal) injury, officers rendered medical aid to him after his flight from the scene of his wreck.

The charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggra-vated assault, felony reck-less endangerment, posses-sion of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, felony evading, and resisting arrest serve as the only hardships of his expe-rience, despite his willing-ness (recorded on video) to kill police officers.

This mishap comes on the heels of another unfor-tunate incident where, in April of this year, police of-ficers refused to execute ei-ther 19-year-old Gary Toney Jr. or 17-year-old Javonte Davis (despite their ethnic-ity) when they shot at offi-cers after fleeing the scene of a robbery/murder.

The pair managed to shoot two ethnic bystanders, but again, were taken into custody without harm from local police. This despite years of Chattanooga police of being accused of racial executions that spanned as far north as Oneida and

as far south as Chickam-auga, as recorded in Black Lives Matter’s personal ac-counting titled “The Body Count.” While a geographi-cal and factual anomaly, since its boundaries defy both space and investigative fact, even its completely lu-dicrous ramblings discount these events, again forcing local brutality activists to rely on acts that occur not only out of our city and county, but even state and national region.

Is this the condition that our local condition is in? It would appear so, but that is mere conjecture, given the recent silence of cur-rent “Concerned Citizens for Justice” activists, now forced into lying down in in-tersections with white peo-ple for the acts of those in other cities, and even hav-ing to degrade themselves by denying the hanging of white-supremacist/anti-police signage from a local bridge near a rally of theirs as long ago as 2012.

When asked for his opin-ion on this, local street mu-sician Gilbert “Bum Knee” Murphy could only state, “Racism is a tough gig now-adays,” between puffs from a gifted American Spirit cig-arette, “but even the blues got the economy these days, baby. I wish ’em luck.”

A tough gig indeed, Mr. Bum Knee. This columnist couldn’t agree more.

When officer Alexander D. Teach is not patrolling our fair city on the heels of the criminal element, he spends his spare time volunteering for the Boehm Birth Defects Center.

Seeking Justice—Or Just Media Coverage?

On The Beat

ALEX TEACH

“All of this is a moot point in the face of recent events, which have further aggravated the group’s propensity to speak out against nonexistent acts of brutality.”

Officer Alex points out the local sky is not, in fact, falling


Ride to the top of Lookout Mountain, walk to Point Park and shop

& dine in beautiful St. Elmo.

Breathtakingly Beautiful!Breathtakingly Beautiful!Breathtakingly Beautiful!Breathtakingly Beautiful!Visit The Incline, For A Colorfall Escape.Visit The Incline, For A Colorfall Escape.

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