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from Flag Live - January 2022

by Arizona Daily Sun

from Flag Live - January 2022, page 10

MASTERS OF BREWALITY

A rendering of the new Dark Sky Brewing Co. beer garden. Growing up and out

Dark Sky Brewing makes room for new beer garden

SABRINA PROFFITT

Larami and Ryan Sandlin, co-owners of Dark Sky Brewing Co., watched their neighboring building for years. The space at the corner of Birch Avenue and Beaver Street cycled through many different lives – from an auto shop to a Mexican restaurant, then a German one before it’s most recent iterations as India Palace.

When the Sandlin’s noticed India Palace wasn’t open for Memorial Day weekend and the Fourth of July, they called the owner to inquire about the space.

After a few months of dealings, the building was theirs and it was finally their chance to turn it into something new.

“Ever since we took over this building, we’ve been staring at that building next door,” Larami said. “That building has the best view of the Peaks from downtown in my opinion, so it was always my goal to take that corner over and to turn it into a patio. Once we saw what India Palace was doing, and unfortunately, them closing, we found our moment to take it over, even though it isn’t the best time to do it.”

Soon the building will get another new life as Dark Sky’s own beer garden. This garden would be inspired by German beer gardens, otherwise known as Biergartens, which have been a part of Germany’s culture since the 18th century. Dark Sky’s beer garden will have outdoor bench seating and tables, barrel planters, umbrellas, firepits and be dog friendly.

“I’m so excited for the beer garden and to have an outdoor space staring at the Peaks has been my goal for that space forever,” Larami said. “My main goal is to create more of a landscape around the building itself. We want to really make this corner stand out the way it should.”

Larami’s interior design background came in handy when it came to designing and constructing their dream beer garden and expansion.

“I’m an interior designer and contractor, so we have our own construction licenses,” Larami said. “With the limited changes we’re doing, we’re able to subcontract and to be the general contractor on it. With the state of construction right now, it felt like the right thing to do. And Ryan’s the muscle, making it happen based on my designs and our collab design.”

Most of the construction they are doing relates to the exterior of the building, with the replacement of concrete and the addition of landscape. Then, they will start bringing their beer garden to life, along with creating the perfect indoor and outdoor space for community events.

“The building itself is pretty unique in the way it has two raised dining areas that are separated from the rest of the building,” Larami said. “So, we’re trying to use those to our advantage to have private events, private meetings, and even weddings. With the beer garden and the beer garden bench seating, it really lends itself to setting up for weddings.”

The two neighboring buildings will be owned by the same company and will be connected by a patio. However, they will be separate entities and Larami said she hopes they are able to stand together and on their own. Their current location will keep

its partnership with Pizzicletta and won’t change, according to Larami, while the new space will have its own in-house chef.

“We’re going to keep [Dark Sky] the same,” Larami said. “Keep brewing and keep pizza-ing. Our plan for the new space is to become more of a beer, craft cocktail, Arizona wine space. We’re also going to bring on an in-house chef to bring on some elevated pub grub.”

With construction underway, they are aiming for a Spring 2022 opening. Their goal is to open their new expansion by Dark Sky’s seven-year anniversary on May 7.

“Our main goal is to create more community,” Larami said. “We support the community here in our space already but we’re going to be creating a beer garden that everyone will be able to enjoy in Flagsta . Even their dogs.”

If you’re interested in learning more, head over to https://www.darkskybrewing.com/. While construction is undergoing for their addition, Dark Sky Brewery is still open and running, seven days a week from noon to 10 p.m.

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Moving to The Grove and other dreams

Yesterday, while shopping for a last-minute Christmas gift for my daughter Zoe, I parked in Aspen Place at the Sawmill. Zoe’s requested a tank top from Lululemon. It’s her big gift for the year. Also, this tank top had better last for 14 years. I pulled my car into a spot in front of Majestic Marketplace where I was going to meet my friend for Nicole a holiday glass of wine. Tank Walker top purchased, I walked past my car, into the bar, and sat at a hightop. We chatted about dogs with pulled ACL muscles and how many gallons per mile our hybrid cars got and what we were getting our mothers for Christmas.

I wasn’t there too long but long enough that when I returned to my car, I heard a strange humming. I looked around. Who was letting their car idle? I looked inside the window at my dash. Why were my lights on?

I opened the door. I got in. The humming? It was coming from my car. I’d left it running while in the shops—for an hour. I immediately started crying. Not only do I hate it when people leave their cars to idle, I hate hypocrisy. Now, here I was, a perpetrator of both. Admittedly, my car does eventually turn off most of the time when it’s idling but still, what kind of role model am I? A no kind. Or a bad kind. I cried all the way home.

Zoe had just written a speech for her English class about idling cars. She read it to me several times before she presented it. “Did you know that idling your engine for just one minute produces as much carbon monoxide as smoking three packs of cigarettes?” She asked rhetorically. “The children that walk past your car when it is idling, breathe in this vehicle exhaust. This exhaust has tiny particles “that are able to travel right past their nose and throat’s natural filters and reach their lungs.”

“I also care because I’ve lived in Flagstaff for the majority of my life, and I’ve seen the impacts of climate change. Most people on earth right now can see how climate change is affecting their hometown if they truly look. Dry summers, fires, no rain or snow, the list goes on and on. Over the summer, my family and I went to Lake Powell where you could see where once the water line hit, now, is just dry rock. Look around. Look at the low water level of Lake Mary. You can just feel the dryness. Climate change is not hard to see. If we keep this up, what’s Flagstaff going to look like in 20 years? 50? Most people rely on hope. But hope isn’t enough. We have to take small action steps. That’s why I feel like it’s my responsibility to bring awareness to something that can truly have an impact on the health of this world. And it’s simply just turning your key. Just think, anything at this point is better than nothing. And idling your car creates gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect.”

Here I was, telling Zoe that after she presented her talk, we should make business cards that quoted from the Department of Energy Website, “Researchers estimate that idling from heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles combined wastes about 6 billion gallons of fuel annually. About half of that is attributable to personal vehicles, which generate around 30 million tons of CO2 every year just by idling.”

At the end of her talk, Zoe urges us to, “Turn the key, be idle free.” She continues, “There’s something you can do in your dayto-day life that not only helps the health of the Earth, but your children’s health too, and not only your children but children in poorer countries. Turn off your car when you wait in line at Dutch Bros. Turn off your car when you wait for a train. Turn off your car when you pick up your kid. This is just a small thing, but Howard Zinn, an American historian said once, ‘Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.’”

These small acts must be innumerable to make any real difference. And since Senator Joe Manchin refuses to vote for the Build Back Better bill, we’re going to have to do it on our own. From handing out business cards about idling, to turning off our car as we shop at Aspen Place are two small steps.

But, as the pandemic has shown we can do even more. We can stop driving altogether. Or, at least in the summer, when the NAU students go home. We can move into the open apartments. We won’t need to drive. We can walk to work. Walk to REI. Walk down by the Rio de Flag behind the Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. We won’t forget to turn our cars off because we won’t be driving. Think of the money we’ll save too. No gas. No car payments. No car insurance. Just you and me, neighbors who, finding that our cars pollute not only our atmosphere but our expanding town and distant communities, will be able to afford Lululemon and Whole Foods. And, if you do cry all the way home, at least it’s just a few short steps away.

Nicole Walker is the author of seven books, most recently Processed Meats: Essays on Food, Flesh, and Navigating Disaster. She teaches at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. The words here are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of her employer.

THE PULSE

NORTHERN ARIZONA’S DAILY EVENT LISTINGS » JAN. 6-FEB. 2, 2022

Ongoing

VARIOUS EVENTS

Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse:

12 Angry Jurors. An American stage masterpiece by Sherman L Sergel. Directed by Robert Yowell. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. Runs Jan. 28-Feb. 13. $18-24. 11 W. Cherry Ave. Tickets available at theatrikos.com or by calling the box o ce at 928-774-1662.

Thu/1.6

MUSIC EVENTS

Museum Club:

Karaoke night. Every Thursday from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Charly’s:

S.E.Willis and Roger Smith play Blues, Boogie and Americana music. 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 23 N. Leroux St. 928-779-1919.

Fri/1.7

VARIOUS EVENTS

Downtown Flagsta :

First Friday ArtWalk. Art galleries and businesses in historic Downtown Flagsta open their doors with special art exhibitions, performances, live music, treats and more. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Museum Club:

Fifty-cent Friday. DJ playing Country and Top 40 hits. $.50 select drafts, $3 select pitchers, $3 domestic bottles, $4 import bottles $3 wells. $5 cover. Every Friday 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Mon/1.10

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Open mic night. Every Monday from 6-9 p.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Wed/1.12

MUSIC EVENTS

Charly’s:

Wednesday night Blues. Rich Neville and a rotating line-up of pals from the local and national blues scene. Every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. $10 cover. 23 N. Leroux St.

Yucca North:

Kyle Smith. With Desert Fish and Lake Dub. 21+. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $15. 15 N. WC Riles Dr.

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Dime beer night. Every Wednesday from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Drinking Horn Mead Hall:

Trivia. Every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. Free. 108 E. Rte. 66.

Brews & Cues:

Team trivia. Wine prizes for each round and compete for the grand prize. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 11 S. Beaver St.

Uptown Pubhouse:

Team Trivia. Teams of up to six people. Drink specials, delicious grub from the pub, and prizes galore. Registration starts at 7 p.m. and trivia runs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Free. 114 N. Leroux St.

Thu/1.13

MUSIC EVENTS

Museum Club:

Karaoke night. Every Thursday from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Charly’s:

S.E.Willis and Roger Smith play Blues, Boogie and Americana music. 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 23 N. Leroux St. 928-779-1919.

Orpheum Theater:

Je Crosby. Americana singer-songwriter. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show. $12. 15 W. Aspen Ave.

Gopher Hole:

W.A.S.H. 10 p.m. 23 N. Leroux St.

Fri/1.14

MUSIC EVENTS

Orpheum Theater:

Cutwater Presents: Silent Disco. Featuring music by Harmonik, Ill Ego, James G., Ratt, Snook and Soulece. Headphones for the silent disco included with ticket. 18+. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. 9 p.m. $8. 15 W. Aspen Ave.

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Fifty-cent Friday. DJ playing Country and Top 40 hits. $.50 select drafts, $3 select pitchers, $3 domestic bottles, $4 import bottles $3 wells. $5 cover. Every Friday 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Sat/1.15

MUSIC EVENTS

Orpheum Theater:

Tiny Bird. With Palo Brea and Meyer Pax. Presented by Four Peaks Brewing Co. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. 18+. 8 p.m. doors, 8:30 p.m. show. $10. 15 W. Aspen Ave.

Mon/1.17

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Open mic night. Every Monday from 6-9 p.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Tue/1.18

MUSIC EVENTS

Orpheum Theater:

Marbin. Progessive jazz-rock band. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. $17. 15 W. Aspen Ave.

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MUSIC EVENTS

Charly’s:

Wednesday night Blues. Rich Neville and a rotating line-up of pals from the local and national blues scene. Every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. $10 cover. 23 N. Leroux St.

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Dime beer night. Every Wednesday from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Drinking Horn Mead Hall:

Trivia. Every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. Free. 108 E. Rte. 66.

Brews & Cues:

Team trivia. Wine prizes for each round and compete for the grand prize. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 11 S. Beaver St.

Uptown Pubhouse:

Thu/1.20

MUSIC EVENTS

Museum Club:

Karaoke night. Every Thursday from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Charly’s:

S.E.Willis and Roger Smith play Blues, Boogie and Americana music. 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 23 N. Leroux St. 928-779-1919.

Yucca North:

Authority Zero. +21. Doors 7 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. $15. 15 N. WC Riles Dr.

Orpheum Theater:

Son Volt. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $26. 15 W. Aspen Ave.

Fri/1.21

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Fifty-cent Friday. DJ playing Country and Top 40 hits. $.50 select drafts, $3 select pitchers, $3 domestic bottles, $4 import

Sat/1.22

MUSIC EVENTS

Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge:

The Rocketz. No cover. 8 p.m. 100 N. San Francisco St.

VARIOUS EVENTS

Threaded Together:

Playful freedom embroidery. Learn all the basic stitches you need and discover freeform embroidery with thread and yarn. All supplies provided. 1-4 p.m. $65. 2710 N. Steves Blvd.

Orpheum Theater:

Anger Management Comedy featuring Diaz Mackie. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. 18+. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show. $15. 15 W. Aspen Ave.

Sun/1.23

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Open mic night. Every Monday from 6-9 p.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Tue/1.25

MUSIC EVENTS

Charly’s:

Wednesday night Blues. Rich Neville and a rotating line-up of pals from the local and national blues scene. Every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. $10 cover. 23 N. Leroux St.

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Dime beer night. Every Wednesday from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Drinking Horn Mead Hall:

Trivia. Every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. Free. 108 E. Rte. 66.

Brews & Cues:

Team trivia. Wine prizes for each round and compete for the grand prize. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 11 S. Beaver St.

Uptown Pubhouse:

Wed/1.26

MUSIC EVENTS

Coconino Center for the Arts:

Martin Sexton. Singer-songwriter. Masks required in addition to proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test within 72-hours of event. Doors 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. $41-56. 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd.

Yucca North:

Gary Dread, Rick Haze and The Flowmads. +21. Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. $15. 15 N. WC Riles Dr.

Thu/1.27

MUSIC EVENTS

Museum Club:

Karaoke night. Every Thursday from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Charly’s:

S.E.Willis and Roger Smith play Blues, Boogie and Americana music. 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 23 N. Leroux St. 928-779-1919.

Fri/1.28

MUSIC EVENTS

Coconino Center for the Arts:

David Huckfelt. With special guest Nolan McKelvey. Masks required in addition to proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test within 72-hours of event. Doors 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. Tickets $16 in advance, $19 at the door. 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd.

Yucca North:

Bad Bad Hats. Indie-rock trio. +21. Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. $15. 15 N. WC Riles Dr.

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Fifty-cent Friday. DJ playing Country and Top 40 hits. $.50 select drafts, $3 select pitchers, $3 domestic bottles, $4 import bottles $3 wells. $5 cover. Every Friday 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

MUSIC EVENTS

Yucca North:

Deke Dickerson. With Franks and Deans. +21. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show 8 p.m. $18. 15 N. WC Riles Dr.

Mon/1.31

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Open mic night. Every Monday from 6-9 p.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Tue/2.1

MUSIC EVENTS

Charly’s:

Wednesday night Blues. Rich Neville and a rotating line-up of pals from the local and national blues scene. Every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. $10 cover. 23 N. Leroux St.

VARIOUS EVENTS

Museum Club:

Dime beer night. Every Wednesday from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66.

Drinking Horn Mead Hall:

Trivia. Every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. Free. 108 E. Rte. 66.

Brews & Cues:

Team trivia. Wine prizes for each round and compete for the grand prize. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 11 S. Beaver St.

Uptown Pubhouse:

Wed/2.2

MUSIC EVENTS

Orpheum Theater:

We Banjo 3. Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic music with pop-sensible songcraft. Masks required in addition to full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test within 72-hours of event. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. $25-35. 15 W. Aspen Ave.