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SOUTHERN SPIRITS THE LIQUID LORE OF WRITERS AND THEIR CRAFT "MATILDA" COMES TO THE THEATRE CENTRE DEALING WITH LOSS AND HOPELESSNESS CHEF MICHAEL W. TWITTY HELPS OUT HOWARD

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Southern Spirits, Southern Writers William Faulkner said, “Civilization begins with distillation.” He also said, “My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky.”

CHEF TWITTY GIVES BACK

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Chef. Author. Culinary historian. Two-time James Beard Award Winner. Michael W. Twitty is likely the most prolific expert on the roots of Southern foodways in the world.

My process for reviewing an artist or album is simple enough. First, I let the album play once, twice, maybe three times and if there are any tunes I find especially striking, I go back again.

THE MAGIC OF MATILDA

If you happened to be alive in the 1990s, then chances are you’ve either seen or read the inspiring book-turned-movie “Matilda” that tells the story of a special young girl.

DOING THE HUSTLE

The financial crisis of 2018 was self-inflicted by corporate greed and permissive governance, and due to that the fallout from it appears more under the surface.

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13 AUTUMN DRINK

33 NEW IN THEATERS

5 THE COMIX

28 MUSIC CALENDAR

34 SUSHI & BISCUITS

7 JUST A THEORY

30 MUSIC REVIEWS

35 JONESIN' CROSSWORD

31 DINING OUT

35 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

12 ARTS CALENDAR

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CITY LIFE · BETWEEN THE BRIDGES

Cons ider This w ith Dr. Rick

Chef Twitty Headlines Howard Benefit Chattanooga welcomes James Beard Award winner

“We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” — Kurt Vonnegut I asked a good friend, Chris, for an update about his life-long process of staying clean and sober: “As an active alcoholic, I definitely wasn’t in sync with the rest of the world, including with myself. My mind was like a five-year-old playing wild electric guitar to Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker.’ Fear, rage, and feelings of inferiority kept me at odds.

“Now I’m sober. I can be courteous, kind, and empathic toward others, yet still be cruel to myself. I practice…every day I practice my electric guitar, a five-year-old strumming for harmony, self-love, and some balance, even if I’m a little off key.”

Everyone has their struggles, whether they are visible or not, and everyone, therefore, needs kindness. I love this quote from actor Matthew Gray Gubler: “I don’t believe in pressure, fear, or failure. Just smiles, monsters, and magic.”

— Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D.

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HEF. AUTHOR. CULINARY HISTORIAN. TWO-TIME JAMES BEARD AWARD Winner. Michael W. Twitty is likely the most prolific expert on the roots of Southern foodways in the world.

By Alex Curry

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Pulse City Editor

Under the direction of Zena Buckley, Howard’s culinary program is on the path to becoming a solution to this ever-growing problem.”

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Mr. Twitty’s brilliant and focused cadence tells the deeper story of the forced diaspora of peoples from the African continent and how their enslavement is the very backbone of the cuisine that we all hold so dear to our hearts.

When I first read his book “The Cooking Gene”, I was awestruck with his reverence and dedication. I was compelled to read everything I could find that flowed from his fingertips. I previously knew some of the facts of our troubled past, but I did not understand these adversities on a foundational level.

Twitty’s words are eye-opening, even for people who believe themselves to be in touch with the racial injustices present in our past and modern societies. I want more peo-

ple to hear about him because it is not my story to tell. It is his.

It’s time to realize that people like Paula Deen aren’t the ones who should be teaching Southern cuisine. It’s time that we join hands, connect with our roots, accept our inglorious past, and use our newfound knowledge to move in a unified direction of understanding and justice.

Now I’ll get on topic. Howard High School has developed a culinary arts program that has the mission of preparing students for a career in the hospitality industry.

Chattanooga’s ballooning growth has resulted in a disproportionate number of new restaurants. The problem is, the foundation of skilled staff required to operate those res-

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taurants is all but tapped out. So I’ve partnered up with some incredible individuals to bring Michael Twitty to Chattanooga both to share his story and to help Howard reach their goals.

Under the direction of Zena Buckley, Howard’s culinary program is on the path to becoming a solution to this ever-growing problem. But there’s another problem: kitchens and culinary equipment are exorbitantly expensive.

Carmen Davis, Chef Kenyatta Ashford, myself, and a whole slew of others have come together to collaborate with Howard and their quest to enrich our budding food scene by uplifting bright young individuals to learn a marketable skillset in the hospitality industry.

On October 6th, Chef Twitty will be the guest chef for a benefit dinner that will help build Howard’s new professional kitchen. Twitty will also share his story and knowledge with the students as he spends a day in the classroom.

This will ideally act as a catalyst to continue a guest chef series that benefits the advancement and growth of our tourist-driven economy.

“The See Rock City Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management was designed to give students interested in the Hospitality and Tourism industry the skills necessary to jumpstart their careers. The culinary program at Howard provides students with basic culinary skills and prepares them for the ServSafe certification upon graduation. The proceeds from the ‘4 COURSES AND’ PRESENTS 4:44 DINNER EVENT will help with the renovation of our commercial kitchen and ensure that our students are proficient with using industry equipment which will benefit them as they develop into culinary professionals,” Buckley explained.

Don’t worry, if you’re quick, there may be some tickets left. Can’t make the dinner, but want to help out anyway? Message me on Instagram (@ alecurry23) and I’ll point you in the right direction. If this goes well, we’ll be bringing plenty of guest chefs with incredible gastronomic talents to our food scene and we will continue to develop and thrive. I’m just happy to be a small part of it.

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COLUMN · JUST A THEORY

Interstellar Object En Route Astronomers get another chance to study an alien visitor

L Steven W. Disbrow Pulse columnist

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Unlike Oumuamua, Q4 was detected on its way towards the Solar System.

That means that astronomers are going to have plenty of time to study it both coming and going.”

Steven W. Disbrow is the proprietor of “Improv Chattanooga” on the South Side of town. He also creates e-commerce systems and reads comic books when he’s not on stage acting like a fool.

ONG TIME READERS OF THIS COLumn will remember “Oumuamua”, which we last talked about back in January of this year. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Oumuamua, it’s the first object ever detected that we know came from outside of the solar system.

And if that isn’t crazy enough, there’s also some compelling evidence that it is actually an artificial object, maybe even an alien probe or solar sail.

(See my January 2019 and December 2017 columns for more info—they are both archived on The Pulse website.)

Well, Oumuamua’s detection back in 2017 got folks watching the skies for other interstellar visitors. Lo and behold, just last month, another one was spotted! This time around, it was discovered on Aug. 30, 2019, by Gennady Borisov at the MARGO observatory in Nauchnij, Crimea.

The object, which currently has the designation “C/2019 Q4 (Borisov)”, is currently thought to be a comet. That’s because, unlike Oumuamua, it’s already showing signs of a “tail”. (Oumuamua never developed a tail or other cometary characteristics. This was one of several things that caused speculation it might be artificial in origin.)

Okay. So, it’s a comet. But, how do we know it’s not just another comet knocked loose from the Oort Cloud at the edge of the solar system? Well, there are a couple of clues: First of all, it’s coming in from way above the plane of the ecliptic. That’s the plane in which most items in our solar system orbit the Sun. You can think of it this way: If the Solar System was a plate, the Sun would sit at the center, and most of the other the planets would sit on the plate at different distances from

the center. Most comets approach the Sun from just a tiny bit above or below the orbits of the planets. This object is coming in as if it had been thrown at the plate from above.

And when I say “thrown”, I mean it.

This bad boy is moving fast: 93,000mph.

(That’s 150,000kph for those of you reading this in a country that isn’t the USA.) If that still doesn’t seem fast, that’s almost 29 miles per second. Or, to put it in a way that all Chattanoogans can understand: Q4 would go from Chattanooga to Atlanta in about four seconds.

When it actually passes through the Solar System in October, it will be out past the orbit of Mars. Out there, the escape velocity for the Sun is relatively low, so, once it passes through the ecliptic, it’s not coming back. (The Sun’s gravity will certainly bend its path a little, but nowhere near enough to capture it.)

Oh, and if you’re worried about it hitting the Earth and killing us all, don’t be.

As I mentioned, it’s going to be crossing through the Solar System out past the or-

bit of Mars. It will also be on the opposite side of the Sun from us, so, no worries there.

Unlike Oumuamua, Q4 was detected on its way towards the Solar System. That means that astronomers are going to have plenty of time to study it both coming and going. Oumuamua was spotted as it was moving away from the Sun and is already incredibly faint.

Q4 will actually be visible to amateur astronomers later this year, and still visible to large telescopes for months after that.

Better still, since it seems to be offgassing (that’s what a comet’s tail is), we’ll actually be able to take spectra of it and see what it’s made of! By comparison, Oumuamua had no tail and was a very dark object, so, we really aren’t sure what it was made of.

So…wow! Two interstellar objects found just a couple of years apart. It’s truly an amazing time to be an astronomer. I can’t wait to see what we learn from these strange visitors.

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COVER STORY

Southern Spirits: The Liquid Lore Of Writers And Their Craft Southern literature and cocktails have a storied history

By Jason Tinney

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Pulse contributor

It’s not that we drink more than our northern neighbors. There just seems to be a connection that runs deeper than the shine that beckons us.”

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ILLIAM FAULKNER SAID, “CIVILIZATION BEGINS with distillation.” He also said, “My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are pa-

per, tobacco, food, and a little whisky.”

For many writers, the pen and bottle go hand-in-hand while distilling words into stories. Southern scribes in particular have cultivated this relationship, for better or worse.

It’s not that we drink more than our northern neighbors. In fact, statistically we don’t. There just seems to be a connection that runs deeper than the shine that beckons us.

Maybe it has to do with the ground we’re steeped in. The soil, the heat, the lightning and thunder without a

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drop of rain. Or unique struggles with sin and shame, wrestling with the alligators and water moccasins and demons that lurk in murky waters.

Is it any wonder writers grappling with this context wouldn’t need a drink to get these stories down? To name a few: Truman Capote, the screwdriver.

Carson McCullers, her signature “sonnie boy” mix of hot tea and sherry tucked in a thermos. Larry Brown, beer and whiskey. Walker Percy, bourbon.

Bobbie Ann Mason, bourbon and

coke.

And, of course, Faulkner, a fervent fan of whiskey and corn liquor (especially when he and Shelby Foote ventured onto Civil War battlefields of Tennessee).

So just what is the correlation between Southern writers and the bottle?

“Oh wow. That’s a big question,” muses novelist Susan Gregg Gilmore when I put the question to her. “I think Southern writing is infused with so many things, from our unique landscape to our food and to our dialect.

I think it would be hard to separate spirits—or alcohol—out of that equation.”

A Nashville native who now calls Chattanooga home, Gilmore’s first novel, “Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen”, is rooted in family-fueled stories inspired by her grandfather, a moonshiner who stumbled into a tent revival, found the Lord and became a preacher.

“For me personally, in my everyday writing, the two are not connected,” she says. “Although at the end of day and still struggling, I have to admit a little bit of bourbon over the rocks kind of loosens the brain—I think. It kind of unlocks something.”

Although Flannery O’Connor was not known for drinking, she did have a fondness for Coca-Cola mixed with coffee.

“I must have known that because as soon as I had it—and it was going against everything I am to even try it to begin with—but the moment it hit

the palate I thought, this is perfect,” says Star Lowe, owner of Star Line Books and avid Ameri-Cola drinker (cola kicked with espresso). “It’s in the blood. Now I’m hearing the peacocks calling! I wonder if Flannery ever put a lime in it. That lime twist gives it a little zing. But if she just did it as a coffee and Coke I can appreciate it as a purist.”

Like Lowe, Gilmore is a purist who pairs tastes with the seasons. When the weather is warm she tends to stick to a gin and tonic, and when the season slips into autumn and winter, it’s bourbon over the rocks. If she were to have a preferred cocktail, it would be an Old Fashioned.

“I might make it for Lee Smith,” Gilmore says. “I could see myself wanting to make one for her, maybe sit back with her and sip one and talk about all sorts of things.”

Southern porches make ideal settings for imagined conversations with past authors, especially paired with the drink that best suits the company.

“Eudora had some hooched-up nonalcoholic beer! Oh Eudora,” Lowe says of Eudora Welty, who reportedly indulged in non-alcoholic beer injected with a syringe of raw alcohol during her days in Wisconsin.

“I think about ‘A Worn Path’, that wonderful short story. I think about her and her garden and her flowers, and have to think—if I were to have a cocktail that would honor Welty—it would have to have a botanical element to it. I’m thinking something sagey and blackberry infused, something medicinal.”

Heavy drinking, like well-worn clichés, is a pitfall many writers stumble down. Some authors even eventually give up drinking, like Barry Hannah.

“I’m not going to come down on booze, because it’s done a great deal for me, frankly,” Hannah said. “It’s like scolding an old friend now that you don’t need him.”

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Southern porches make ideal settings for imagined conversations with past authors, especially paired with the drink that best suits the company.”

So is booze a writer’s muse, or a writer’s mask?

“I think the classically tormented writers were tormented before they were writers, like Truman Capote,” says Katelyn Dix, an English teacher at Girls Preparatory School. “He wrote because he was compelled to write for the same reason he was compelled to drink, which was because he had all these demons in his past.”

Writing is a lonely affair. And once the sun comes up we must go out into the world—and that can be daunting.

“Then there’s the less haunted writers who didn’t necessarily have problems with alcohol,” Dix says. “Maybe it’s the solitude of writing that, when you’re being social, you need a little bit of social lubrication? It could also be that need to silence your inner monologue.”

To echo Faulkner, writing is distillation—like making whiskey.

“In fiction, you really do have to get down to the most basic elements,” Gilmore says. “It’s not sitting down one day at a blank piece of paper or laptop and this thing comes forth. There has to be so much work done before you get to that point. Thinking about the most basic needs and wants of your character, the very specifics of the land they live on, the world they inhabit.”

That process transcends but also intertwines, regardless of the MasonDixon Line.

“Even if you have Capote writing about New York, there is still a Southerness to it,” Dix says. “In the same way, it’s hard when you are tasting a really great whiskey and you’re not sure what it is that distinguishes it

from one year from the next, or one aging method from the next. It’s hard to pin down. You start with place, you start with those things you can’t really avoid—your past, your history, your raw materials—you are starting with a foundation you can’t escape.”

Readers, when paired with a strong story, can get drunk on words and characters.

“There are books I am so in love with and so enraptured by that it’s kind of a high reading them,” Gilmore says.

“You don’t want to put them down. You want to go back to them again and again. And it’s a healthier intoxication.”

As with liquor, literature has a topshelf, as Dix notes. “I think really great prose has a stimulant effect and really great poetry has a narcotic effect,” she says. “Really outstanding description or really outstanding characters lodge in your brain through this heightened sense of possibility.”

In his essay “Chattanooga Nights”, Larry Brown composes a night cap after hanging out with fellow literary companions at The Read House.

“I mixed another drink, eased into my chair, and thought about how fine a thing it was to be able to sit with these people for a little while, these who are so much in rooms of their own, alone with their thoughts and the people who are on the page,” Brown wrote.

“I thought about how much alike we all were, whether we lived in Tennessee or Georgia, Alabama or North Carolina. What we had in common was that we loved the land and people we came from, and that our calling was to write about it as well as we could.”

Two Recipes Submitted By Katelyn Dix Sook’s Fruitcake for Truman Capote • 1 oz. apple brandy • 1/2 oz. amaretto • 1/2 oz. triple sec • Juice of 1/2 lemon • Soda water • Granulated sugar • Freshly ground nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon • Candied orange peel for garnish Grind nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon and mix with granulated sugar. Use to coat the rim of a low-ball glass. In a cocktail shaker, combine liquors and lemon juice.

Pour into glass over ice and top with soda water. Garnish with candied orange peel and attempt to mail to loose acquaintances and President Roosevelt.

Pear Tree for Zora Neale Hurston • 1 oz. pear brandy • 1/2 oz. lemon juice • 1/4 oz. simple syrup • Prosecco • Pear slice for garnish In a cocktail shaker, combine brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into cocktail glass and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a pear slice. Serve with a vague but un-comfortably explicit sense of adolescent sexual frustration.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Magic Of Matilda Dahl’s psychokinetic 5-year-old charms all ages

Comedy Champs Ready To Rumble This Friday, Chattanooga will once again become the fighting grounds for the biggest showdown in history. That’s right, we’re talking about Improv vs. Standup. The ultimate battle between two comedy juggernauts will take place at Improv Chattanooga.

The battle will start with a standup comedian who will deliver a seven-minute set.

After that, the Improv Chattanooga team will perform a series of scenes based off or reacting to that set. Whoever raises the biggest rumpus—applause, cheers, woohoos, or any other noise the audience bestows upon them—will be named the winner.

The event will be hosted by Bridget Martin and will feature five comedians. Right now, the list includes Evan Craig, Willie Bee, Tracey Barkley, Garrison Waites, and Matthew Jacoby Patterson. However, the lineup is subject to change.

Tickets will be sold online and at the door.

Advance tickets are $10, day-of-show purchases are $15, and students pay $5. There will be concessions available, so you won’t go hungry from all the laughing. Also, you must be at least 18 years old to attend this event.

If you like to laugh, head on down to Improv Chattanooga and watch the commissars of comedy duke it out. For more information and tickets, go to improvchattanooga.com — Mackenzie Wagamon

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F YOU HAPPENED TO BE ALIVE IN THE 1990S, THEN chances are you’ve either seen or read the inspiring book-turned-movie “Matilda” that tells the story of a special young girl who doesn’t let the misfortune of the world get her down.

By Addie Whitlow Pulse contributor

The Chattanooga Theatre Centre is bringing “Matilda” to the stage, and there’s something for everyone in this remarkable musical, which opens tomorrow night at 8 p.m.

“Matilda” is a 1988 novel by Roald Dahl that was turned into a 1996 movie before being adapted for the stage in 2010. The plot follows the story of a young girl with psychokinetic powers, an incredible imagination, and a strong-willed

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sense of determination who has a not-so-great home life with deadbeat parents and an even worse headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, at school.

However, while these things may seem detrimental for anyone, especially a five-year-old girl, Matilda shines a light through the darkness and shows that things don’t always have to be as bad as they seem. “‘Matilda’ is a really beautiful musical based on Roald Dahl’s book; he’s known for ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘James

and the Giant Peach’. He has this fantastic kind of playful, dark, and magical side to him that he incorporates throughout the project. And this is really about people following their intuition,” guest director Katherine Tanner explained.

“It comes from a dark world, but you move beyond that experience to make your life better and to remind people it doesn’t always have to be that difficult, which is great.”

“Matilda” is directed and choreographed by Katherine Michelle Tanner, who directed last season’s “Newsies”, and has a larger cast of 15 children and 11 adults. The music for the CTC’s production is directed by Michael Huseman and features energetic dance numbers and upbeat songs. The cast started rehearsals on August 5, giving

them about a seven-week rehearsal schedule.

“It’s such a fun character show.

[Tanner] said the other day in rehearsals that if you’re ensemble, don’t be just ensemble; try to draw all the attention to you. It’s so explosive like that, and everyone really comes together,” said Aleah Larson, a member of the female ensemble who also plays a mom, a cloaked figure, and an older student.

Although almost half of the cast for the show is made up of children, Tanner explained that this show definitely isn’t just for younger audiences; there are relatable aspects of the show for every age group in “Matilda”. She also said that if you only see one show this year, this is the one you should see.

“I think both the adults and the teens are enjoying it, coming at it with their challenges. And then the younger kids are learning from all the others. Literally one of the best shows, I feel, for a family experience because every age group will get something out of it,” Tanner said.

“I’ve never really directed a show in this capacity, with so much emotional intelligence that comes at you from all those age levels. It’s usually one or the other.”

Additionally, one of the underlying themes in “Matilda” is the idea of being who you want to be, regardless of

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It comes from a dark world, but you move beyond that experience to make your life better and to remind people it doesn’t always have to be that difficult, which is great.” what the rest of the world thinks, and Tanner explained that she’s doing her best to instill that theme in the cast for this show.

“This is the one show where we can all come together to be as quirky as we want to be versus fitting a mold.

I’ve been telling my cast, ‘Don’t fit this mold, be exactly who you want to be, do it more, and be more vibrant,’” explained Tanner. “With this show, it’s important to stand out and be as developed and rich as you can with your character because it won’t be too much.”

With a larger production like “Matilda”, the CTC is able to rent a moving set to account for much of the on-stage action. Tanner explained that if the cast and crew are lucky, the set arrives about three weeks before the show is slated to open; the set for “Matilda” is right on schedule.

“The set is beautiful. It has moving pieces because we switch locations roughly 10 times; we go from the library to the house to the school to the

playground. There’s a teeter-totter, and there’s swings,” explained Tanner. “I think the set reflects the notion of how we expand our minds and our experiences from childhood to young adulthood to adulthood. It’s also very colorful; the set is red and white with checkered floors, and the walls are all books.”

“It’s also really cool how the sides, where the wings are, they’re giant bookcases; it kind of brings you down to the children’s’ levels of how big and crazy this whole thing is,” Larson said.

The Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s production of “Matilda” opens this Friday night at 8 p.m. and is scheduled to run through October 13, with evening shows Thursday­ –Saturday and Saturday–Sunday matinee shows.

Tickets are available online or over the phone with the CTC box office.

If you’ve ever wanted a chance to experience the magical story of this gifted young girl on stage, then you should be sure to catch the Theatre Centre’s production of “Matilda”.

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Stories Beyond Borders

The Curious Savage

Go Fest

Five short films that show a more complete picture of the attacks on immigrant families and communities.

7 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it.

7:30 p.m.

Oak Street Playhouse Theatre 418 Oak St. oakstreetplayhouse.com

A fun-filled day at the zoo to raise awareness and conect people living with disabilities to needed services.

10 a.m.

Chattanooga Zoo 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. chatzoo.org

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR THURSDAY9.19 Naughty Knights Chess Meetup 5 p.m.

Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. 431 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 760-3600 huttonandsmithbrewing.com Alley Hour 5:30 p.m.

Cooper’s Alley 10 E. 7th St. AIM Center Community Gallery Opening 5:30 p.m.

CHI Memorial Foundation 2525 De Sales Ave. memorial.org/foundation Beginners Cake Decorating 6 p.m.

The Chattery at Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org Stories Beyond BordersChattanooga 7 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. (423) 624-5347 barkinglegs.org Dale Jones 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com Alcoholics Not Anonymous Comedy Open Mic 8 p.m.

Barley Taproom 235 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 682-8200 chattanoogabarley.com Country Line Dancing Class 8 p.m.

Westbound Bar 24 Station St. (423) 498-3069 westboundbar.com

FRIDAY9.20 Parking Day: Dance in Chattanooga 11 a.m.

Downtown Chattanooga Autumnal Equinox Card

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Reading with Ms. Jana Lisa 1 p.m.

The Laughing Buddha 4810 Hixon Pike (423) 504-3923 Eric Keller 7 p.m.

Frequency Arts 516 Tremont St. facebook.com/frequencyarts Dale Jones 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com The Curious Savage 7:30 p.m.

Oak Street Playhouse Theatre 418 Oak St. (423) 653-0440 oakstreetplayhouse.com The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-moon Marigolds 7:30 p.m.

Back Alley @ The Mars Theater 117 N. Chattanooga St. (706) 621-2870 bapshows.com Improv “Movie” Night Presents: Very Superstitious Movie!

8 p.m.

Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com Matilda 8 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre

400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Queens Foreverrr 8 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. (423) 624-5347 barkinglegs.org Video Game Night 8 p.m.

Stone Cup Cafe 208 Frazier Ave. (423) 521-3977 stonecupcafe.com Ruby Falls Lantern Tours 8:30 p.m.

Ruby Falls 1720 S. Scenic Hwy. (423) 821-2544 rubyfalls.com Good, Old-Fashioned Improv Show 10 p.m.

Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com

SATURDAY9.21 Ya-hoo Fest 9:30 a.m.

Chattanooga State 4505 Amnicola Hwy. yahoofest.org Go Fest 10 a.m.

Chattanooga Zoo

ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT Dale’s machine gun style delivery and animated facials combined with quick improvisations and non-stop physical comedy has led to TV appearances on Fox, The Comedy Network in Canada and in the movie Out of Time with Denzel Washington.

Dale Jones Thursday-Sunday The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. thecomedycatch.com

301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. (423) 697-1322 chatzoo.org Chattanooga River Market 10 a.m.

Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. publicmarkets.us It’s All in Your Head 10 a.m.

Townsend Atelier 301 East 11th St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com West Village Green Farmers Market 10 a.m.

Westin Chattanooga 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Writing the Mind Alive: A Fall Weekend Writing Retreat 10 a.m.

The Chattery at Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org Paths to Peace 11 a.m.

The Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. (423) 486-1279 dentermindfulliving.org Batman Day Noon Infinity Flux 3643 Hixson Pike (423) 591-5689 infinityflux.net Artoberfest 1 p.m.

The Tap House 3800 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 682-8234 taphousechatt.com Autumnal Equinox Card Reading with Ms. Jana Lisa 1 p.m.

The Laughing Buddha 4810 Hixon Pike Suite 122 (423) 504-3923 Matilda 2:30, 8 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Dale Jones 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St.

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AUTUMN 2019 courtesy of The Chattanooga Pulse

DRINK AUTUMN 2019 Chattanooga Whiskey

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he rich history of whiskey in Chattanooga is even richer as Chattanooga Whiskey is proud to craft whiskey at two locations right here in town: their Experimental Distillery on Market Street across from the Choo Choo, and their Riverfront Distillery on Riverfront Parkway.

From within the walls of the Riverfront Distillery come their new signature Tennessee High Malt bourbons, distilled and bottled right here in Chattanooga. Tennessee High Malt Whiskey is a “malt forward” straight bourbon whiskey made in small batches, explains CEO and co-founder Tim Piersant. “We consider these two high malts to be our true ‘hometown pride’,” he explains proudly.

Chattanooga Whiskey 91 is made with four grains, including three select specialty malts, and benefits from an extended seven-day fermentation that highlights the rich, complex high-malt character, while providing nuanced complexity. Aged in two different charred and toasted white oak barrels, this combination delivers a balanced, confection-rich barrel character, and

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harmonizes with the malty-rich spirit.

After aging more than two years, Chattanooga Whiskey 91 utilizes their version of the Solera finishing process—bringing together nearly 100 barrels into a 4,000-gallon, charred, white oak Solera finishing barrel, which never goes empty.

Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111 is handcrafted from a single fermentation in small batches, and is the unfiltered, barrel strength expression of their signature Tennessee High Malt.

By omitting the traditional filtration process, Cask 111 is able to retain every bit of flavor and complexity from the rich ingredients and long maturation process.

While you can’t tour the Riverfront Distillery, you can stop by the Experimental Distillery for a tour and tastings. With over 100 different barrels maturing in the aging cellar, every visit is an exploration of the past, present, and future of hand-crafted bourbon.

Learn more at chattanoogawhiskey. com and celebrate Chattanooga’s own whiskey history, which continues to be made today.

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Taqueria Jalisco F

or 14 years Taqueria Jalisco has provided authentic Mexican cuisine to the people of Chattanooga.

The first 13 years of this restaurant’s life were spent using a food truck and small dining space. After years of hard work and patience, they upgraded to a new, larger location on April 1st, 2019.

This location is not only larger, but more accessible for everyone, including dogs. That’s right, the new location is dog-friendly on the patio and employees will make sure your furry friend stays hydrated during your visit.

While Taqueria Jalisco is most

popular for its authentic Mexican street style tacos, masterminds behind the scenes have taken the menu to a new level since opening the new location.

More delicious, authentic options like enchiladas, empanadas, and fajitas have been added to expand the menu.

Perhaps the most exciting deals are available at happy hour: Tuesday through Friday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. They offer $3 empanadas, $3 beers, and $5 cocktails.

There is even a twist on the classic “happy meal” that is especially made for those 21 years old and above. Every week the happy meal changes a bit, but it will always in-

clude a taco, a beer, and a shot of tequila for $10.The tequila shot isn’t just your average, house shot.

Every week a new, nice, more expensive tequila is chosen as a part of the happy meal to give people a chance to try something they normally wouldn’t order.

Get ready for the new Fall menu rolling out on October 1st that will

introduce new dinner specials and cocktails. Owners seem to enjoy keeping up with the seasons, so keep an eye out for menu changes when the seasons do.

Taqueria Jalisco is the perfect place to spend time with the people you love most and share the experience of enjoying genuine Mexican food together.

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Bantam+Biddy

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estled in the heart of downtown stands Bantam + Biddy. This family-friendly restaurant, while relatively new, has carved its place into the ranks of unique Chattanooga eateries.

The self-proclaimed southern diner stands out from the pack with its chic style and homey atmosphere. However, it’s the innovative menu and fresh food that makes this restaurant shine. One of their main draws is that they strive to make quality food that can be enjoyed by anyone.

“We make most of our menu in house,” explains Operations Manager Ryan Dean. “We want to make sure people know it’s fresh food and allergy-friendly food.”

With a menu that encompasses breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Bantam + Biddy offers allergy-friendly food, with more than 90 percent of their menu being gluten-free.

For those customers 21 and over, Bantam + Biddy serves a variety of beers, liquors, and wines. The in-

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clusive restaurant also serves gluten-free drinks as well.

“We have multiple gluten-free drink options,” says Dean. “It’s so that those folks can come in and enjoy the entire experience and not be left out.”

The new drink menu at Bantam + Biddy has been crafted to compliment the food and elevate the customer experience. By listening to their customers and reaching out to local vendors, Bantam + Biddy have created a drink menu that has something for everyone.

The most unique part of the Bantam + Biddy drink menu is their house-made juices which they pair with alcohol. One of their specialty drinks consists of their Green Monster juice which they converted into a Green Monster Mule and, according to Dean, “Folks seem to really like it.”

So if you appreciate fresh food, great drinks, and good times, make sure to stop by Bantam + Biddy in downtown Chattanooga.

Chattanooga Bar & Nightclub Guide 1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 485-3050 1885grill.com 3rd Deck Burger Bar 151 Riverfront Pkwy.

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

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

(423) 899-5341 acropolisgrill.com Alan Gold’s Discotheque 1100 McCallie Ave. (423) 629-8080 alangolds.com Alchemy 801 Pine St. (423) 531-4653 westinchattanooga.com Alimentari Cucina e Bar 801 Chestnut St. (423) 498-3190 alimentarichattanooga.com Alleia 25 E. Main St. (423) 305-6990 alleiarestaurant.com American Wings 4011 Brainerd Rd. (423) 475-6212 2613 E. 3rd St. (423) 803-3919 americanwings.business.site Amigo Mexican Restaurant 5794 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-5435 5450 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-8049 1906 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 870-9928 3805 Ringgold Rd. (423) 624-4345

We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant.

6701 Hwy. 58 (423) 710-8970 amigorestaurantonline.com Applebee’s 5606 Brainerd Rd. (423) 553-9203 356 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-8353 2342 Shallowford Village Rd. (423) 499-1999 applebees.com Aretha Frankensteins 518 Tremont St. (423) 265-7685 arethas.com Back Inn Café 411 E. 2nd St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Backstage Bar 29 E. 14th St. (423) 629-2233 backstagechattanooga.com Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar 1924 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 475-5948 baddaddysburgerbar.com Bantam+Biddy 728 Market St. Ste 112C (423) 498-4367 bantamandbiddy.com Bar Louie 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-4155 barlouieamerica.com Barley Taproom 253 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 682-8200 chattanoogabarley.com Bar Moxie

1220 King St. (423) 664-1180 Basecamp Bar & Restaurant 346 Frazier Ave. (423) 803-5251 basecampcha.com Beast + Barrel 16 Frazier Ave. (423) 805-4599 beastandbarrel.com Beef O’Brady’s 5958 Snow Hill Rd. #100 (423) 910-0261 ooltewahbeefobradys.com Bela Lisboa 417 Frazier Ave. (423) 682-8365 belalisboa.com Big Chill & Grill 103 Cherokee Blvd.

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

(423) 755-0041 Big River Grille 222 Broad St. (423) 267-2739 2020 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 553-7723 bigrivergrille.com Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar 1459 Riverside Dr. (423) 622-0122 boathousechattanooga.com Boccaccia Restaurant 3077 S. Broad St. (423) 266-2930

boccacciarestaurant.com Bonefish Grill 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-3175 bonefishgrill.com Bourbon Street Music Bar 2000 E. 23rd St. (423) 475-5118 Brewhaus 224 Frazier Ave. (423) 531-8490 brewhausbar.com Bud’s Sports Bar 5751 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9878 budssportsbar.com Buffalo Wild Wings 120 Market St. (423) 634-0468 5744 Hwy. 153 (423) 877-3338 buffalowildwings.com Carrabba’s Italian Grill 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 894-9970 carrabbas.com Charlie’s Restaurant & Lounge 8504 Dayton Pike (423) 842-9744 charliessoddydaisy.com Chattanooga Billiards Club 725 Cherry St. (423) 267-7740 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Billiards Club East 110 Jordan Dr. (423) 499-3883 cbcburns.com Chattanooga Brewing Company 1804 Chestnut St. (423) 702-9958 chattabrew.com Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery 1439 Market St. (423) 760-4333 chattanoogawhiskey.com

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Chili’s 408 Market St. (423) 265-1511, 5637 Brainerd Rd. (423) 855-0376 1921 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-6319 123 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 877-4344 chilis.com Christy’s Sports Bar 3469 Brainerd Rd. (423) 702-8137 Citron Et Sel 212 W, 8th St. (423) 498-5802 citronetsel.com Community Pie 850 Market St. (423) 486-1743 communitypie.com Conga Latin Food 26 E. Main St. (423) 201-4806 Crust Pizza 3211 Broad St. (423) 766-4040 100 Singal Mountain Blvd.

(423) 710-3780 crustpizza.com Den Sports Bar & Lounge 1200 E. 23rd St. (423) 475-6007 Diamond Billiard Club 3600 Hixson Pike (423) 877-5882 diamondbilliardclub.com Diamonds & Lace Showbar (Babes Sports Bar) 115 Honest St. (423) 855-1893 Dorato Cuisine & Spirits 801 Pine St. (423) 531-4653 westinchattanooga.com Dos Amigos 3208 Amnicola Hwy. (423) 495-1802 Easy Bistro 203 Broad St. (423) 266-1121 easybistro.com Edley’s BBQ 205 Manufacturer’s Rd.

(423) 498-2772 edleysbbq.com El Meson 2204 Hamilton Pl. Blvd.

(423) 894-8726 248 Northgate Park (423) 710-1201 elmesonchattanooga.com Eleven and H20 Bar DoubleTree Hotel 407 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5150 doubletree3.hilton.com Embargo 62 301 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 551-4786 embargo62.com Empire Distributors 3794 Tag Rd. (423) 899-3962 empiredist.com Feed Table & Tavern 201 W. Main St. (423)708-8500 feedtableandtavern.com Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 2107 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 308-1090 firebirdsrestaurants.com Fireside Grille 3018 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-9898 firesidechattanooga.com Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. (423) 602-5980 flyingsquirrelbar.com Frothy Monkey 1400 Market St. (423) 680-6343 frothymonkey.com Fuji Japanese Steak & Sushi 2207 Overnite Dr. (423) 892-2899 5437 Hwy. 153 (423) 531-3183 fujisteakchattanooga.com Gate 11 Distillery 1400 Market St. (423) 825-4283 gate11distillery.com Georgia Winery 6469 Battlefield Pkwy.

Ringgold, Ga.

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(706) 937-9463 georgiawines.com Hair of the Dog Pub 334 Market St. (423) 265-4615 hairofthedogpub.net Hana’s Steak & Sushi 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 855-8204 hanachattanooga.com Harley House 3715 Rossville Blvd.

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

(423) 602-8286, 9431 Bradmore Ln. (423) 903-3333 heaven-and-ale.com Hennen’s Restaurant 193 Chestnut St. (423) 634-5160 hennens.net HiFi Clyde’s 122 W. Main St. (423) 362-8335 hificlydeschattanooga.com Hooters 5912 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-8668 hooters.com Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. 431 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 760-3600 huttonandsmithbrewing.com Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5621 Brainerd Rd. (423) 892-0404 5035 Hixson Pike (423) 875-0473 5425 Hwy. 153 (423) 875-0404 yourichiban.com IL Primo 1100 Hixson Pike (423) 602-5555 primochattanooga.com I’m Game 110 Jordan Dr. (423) 802-5045 cbcburns.com Imbibe 1616 Broad St.

(423) 777-4820 imbibechattanooga.com Inside Restaurant 800 Chestnut St. (423) 266-7687 J. Alexander’s 2215 Hamilton Pl. Blvd.

(423) 855-5559 jalexanders.com J & J Lounge 2208 Glass St. (423) 622-3579 Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint 818 Georgia Ave. (423) 682-8198 jackbrownsjoint.com James County Cattle Company 2553 Lifestyle Way (423) 899-9111 jamescountycattle.com Jay’s Bar 1914 Wilder St. (423) 710-2045 Jax Liquors 216 Market St. (423) 266-8420 facebook.com/jaxliquors JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd.

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

(423) 867-2624 La Altena 314 W. Main St. (423) 266-7595 615 Commercial Ln. (423) 877-1447 8644 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 893-9047 laaltenamexicanrestaurant.com La Fiesta Mexican Grill 8523 Hixson Pike (423) 843-1149 lafiestarestauranttn.com Lakeshore Grille

5600 Lake Resort Terrace (423) 710-2057 lakeshoregrille.com Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 4604 Skyview Dr. (423) 892-3065 7015 Shallowford Rd. (423) 553-8686 Leapin’ Leprechaun 101 Market St. (423) 777-9097 theleprechaunpub.com Local 191 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 local191.com Logan’s Roadhouse 3592 Cummings Hwy. (423) 821-2948 504 Northgate Mall Dr. (423) 875-4443 logansroadhouse.com London Calling 715 Cherry St. londoncallingbar.com Lookout Winery 11848 Highway 41, Guild, Tn. (727) 499-8974 lookoutwinery.com Lupi’s Pizza Pies 406-A Broad St. (423) 266-5874 2382 N. Ocoee St. (423) 476-9464 5506 Hixson Pike (423) 847-3700 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 855-4104 9453 Bradmore Ln. (423) 602-7499 lupi.com Mad Priest Coffee & Cocktails 719 Cherry St. (423) 541-1395 madpriestcha.com Maggie G’s 400 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 757-7722 Marsha’s Backstreet Café

5032 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-7911 marshasbackstreetcafe.com Mash & Hops 168 1st St. NE Cleveland, TN (423) 667-9245 mashandhops.com Matilda Midnight 120 E. 10th St. (423) 710-2925 matildamidnight.com Mayan Kitchen 507 Broad St. (423) 682-7835 mayankitchen.com Mayo’s Restaurant & Lounge 3820 Brainerd Rd. (423) 624-0034 mayosbarandgrill.com Mellow Mushroom 205 Broad St. (423) 266-5564 2318 Lifestyle Way (423) 468-3737 mellowmushroom.com Memo’s 430 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 267-7283 Mexiville 811 Market St. (423) 805-7444 mexivilletn.com Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. (423) 634-8899 mexi-wingchattanooga.com Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant 3029 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 805-4443 Mike’s Hole in the Wall 525 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 475-5259 mikesholeinthewall.com Mike’s Tavern 5211 Hwy 153, Ste 103 (423) 541-3615 mikestaverntn.com Mitch’s Sports Bar 2555 Harrison Pike (423) 698-4123 Moe’s Original BBQ 221 Market St. THE PULSE • DRINK • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • 19

(423) 531-6637 moesoriginalbbq.com Mojo Burrito 3950 Tennessee Ave. (423) 822-6656 1800 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 870-6656 1414 Jenkins Rd. (423) 296-6656 mojoburrito.com Molcajete Mexican Restaurant 6231 Perimeter Dr. (423) 760-8200 molcajeterestauranttn.com Mountain City Club 729 Chestnut St. (423) 756-5584 mountaincityclub.org Naked River Brewing Co. 1791 Carter St. (423) 541-1131 nakedriverbrewing.com O’Charley’s 5301 Hixson Pike (423) 877-8966 2340 Shallowford Village Dr. (423) 892-3343 ocharleys.com Odd Story Brewing Co. 336 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 682-7690 oddstorybrewing.co Old Chicago 250 Northgate Mall (423) 877-3450 2006 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 325-9095 oldchicago.com Old Gilman Grill 216 W. 8th St. (423) 269-7449 oldgillmangrill.com Outback Steakhouse 501 Northgate Mall (423) 870-0980 2120 Hamilton Place Blvd.

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

(423) 242-0045 pfchangs.com Pier 88 Boiling Seafood 20 • THE PULSE • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • DRINK • CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM

and Bar 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 468-3683 pier88seafood.com Pickle Barrel 1012 Market St. (423) 266-1103 goodfoodchattanooga.com Pin Strikes 6241 Perimeter Dr. (423) 710-3530 pinstrikes1.com Pizza Bros 501 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 269-7900 pizzabroschattanooga.com Poblano’s Mexican Cuisine 551 River St. (423) 490-7911 poblanoschattanooga.com Provino’s 5084 S. Terrace Plaza (423) 443-4927 provinos.com Public House 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com Regan’s Place 24 Station St. (423) 667-3775 regans.net Robar 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 Rodizio Grill 439 Broad St. (423) 777-4999 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.

(423) 498-3999 rodiziogrill.com Rumors 3884 Hixson Pike (423) 870-3003 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2321 Lifestyle Way (423) 602-5900 ruthschris.net Scottie’s on the River 495 Riverfront Pkwy.

(423) 269-7487 scottiesontheriver.net Sekisui

1120 Houston St. (423) 267-4600 sekisuichattanooga.com Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi 1806 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 296-6500 shogunchattanooga.com Sigler’s Craft Beer & Cigars 1309 Panorama Dr. (423) 485-3271 siglerscraftbeerandcigars.com Sing It or Wing It 410 Market St. (423) 757-9464 singitorwingit.org Sky Zoo 5709 Lee Hwy. (423) 521-2966 skyzoochattanooga.com Silhouette’s Bikini Sports Bar & Grill 1401 E. 23rd St. (423) 622-6734 Slick’s Burgers 309 E Main St. (423)760-4878 slicksburgers.com Sluggo’s Vegan Cafe 501 Cherokee Blvd.

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

(423) 490-7632 sofakingjuicyburger.com Solarium Café 120 E. 10th St. (423) 710-2925 thedwellhotel.com Southern Burger Co. 9453 Bradmore Ln., Ooltewah (423) 825-4919 southernburgerco.com Southside Pizza 612 E. Main St. (423) 498-2193 Southside Saloon

1301 Chestnut St. (423) 757-4730 southsidesaloonandbistro.com Southside Social 1818 Chestnut St. (423) 708-3280 thesouthsidesocial.com St. John’s 1278 Market St. (423) 266-4400 stjohnsrestaurant.com Sticky Fingers 2031 Hamilton Pl. Blvd.

(423) 899-7427 420 Broad St. (423) 265-7427 stickyfingers.com STIR 29 E. 14th St. (423) 531-7847 stirchattanooga.com Sushi Nabe of Kyoto 110 River St. (423) 634-0171 sushinabechattanooga.com Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 5845 Brainerd Rd. (423) 485-8836 sweetbasilthairestaurant.com T.MAC 423 Market St. (423) 267-8226 tmacrestaurants.com Table South Chattanooga Marriott 2 Carter Plaza (423) 756-0002 Taco Mamacita 109 N. Market St. (423) 648-6262 tacomamacita.com Taconooga 207-A Frazier Ave. (423) 757-5550 8174 E. Brainerd Rd. (423) 475-6192 taconooga.com Taco Roc 6960 Old Lee Hwy. (423) 653-1001 tacoroc.com Taqueria Jalisco 1634 Rossville Ave. (423) 509-3430

We strive to make our listings accurate, but things change. We recommend you call in advance or visit websites before visiting any restaurant.

850 Market St. (423) 362-8056 T-Roy’s 2300 Glass St. (423) 629-8908 Terminal Brewhouse 1464 Market St. (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com Terra Nostra Tapas & Wine Bar 105 Frazier Ave. (423) 634-0238 terranostratapas.com Texas Roadhouse 7035 Amin Rd. (423) 899-8293 texasroadhouse.com The Backstage Bar 29 E. 14th St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com The Blue Plate 191 Chestnut St. (423) 648-6767 theblueplate.info The Brew & Cue 5017 Rossville Blvd.

(423) 867-9402 The Brew Market & Beer Garden 1510 Riverside Dr. (423) 648-2739 brewmarketchatt.com The Comedy Catch 29 Station St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com The Chop House 2011 Gunbarrel Rd. (423) 892-1222 thechophouse.com

The Dwell Hotel 120 E. 10th St. (423) 267-7866 thedwellhotel.com The Fix Lounge 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com The Foundry Chattanoogan Hotel 1201 Broad St. (423) 424-3775 chattanooganhotel.com The Hot Chocolatier 1437 Market St. (423) 266-3066 thehotchocolatier.com The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy.

(423) 468-4192 thehonestpint.com The Meeting Place 1274 Market St. (423) 266-4571 stjohnsmeetingplace.com The Office Inside City Café 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191 citycafemenu.com The Palms 6925 Shallowford Rd. (423) 499-5055 thepalmsathamilton.com The Press 168 1st St. NE Cleveland, TN (423) 584-6077 thepressonfirst.com The Social 1110 Market St. (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com The Tap House 3800 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 682-8234

taphousechatt.com Tipoff Sports Bar & Grill 830 Dodson Ave. (423) 622-2900 Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria 212 High St. (423) 265-5033 bluffviewartdistrict.com Totto Sushi & Gril 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 508-8898 tottonooga.com Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike (423) 266-1996 tremonttavern.com Tupelo Honey 1110 Market St. (423) 779-0400 tupelohoneycafe.com Two Ten Jack Warehouse Row 1110 Market St. (423) 551-8799 Universal Joint 532 Lookout St. (423) 468-3725 ujchattanooga.com Urban Stack Burger Lounge 12 W. 13th St. (423) 475-5350 urbanstack.com Virgola Wine Bar 608 Georgia Ave. (423) 771-7773 chattanoogawinebar.com WanderLinger Brewing Company 1208 King St. (423) 269-7979 wanderlinger.com Westbound Bar 24 Station St. (423) 498-3069 westboundbar.com Wine Down 9431 Bradmore Ln. (423) 531-9463 winedownbar.com Ziggy’s 607 Cherokee Blvd.

(423) 265-8711 ziggysbarandgrill.net

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The Brew Market

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he Brew Market & Beer Garden, located off Riverside Drive near The Boathouse Restaurant, has many features beyond their tap selection.

In fact, The Brew Market & Beer Garden has the largest selection of hops and yeast for home-brewed beer found in a 250-mile radius.

By the end of September, renovations will be completed to make it more functional for everyone. What was once small, will now be open and spacious. The outdoor space doubles as an off-leash dog park and seating area for their owners.

On September 28th, The Brew Market will be hosting their second Lederhosen Bike to Bar Crawl event followed by a fun Oktoberfest event sponsored by Sam Adams and YeeHaw Brewing Company. Details of the event can be found on The Brew Market & Beer Gardens Facebook page or through Eventbrite.

The Brew Market & Beer Garden is also available to rent out for events, so planning any party

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here is an excellent choice.

Monthly “extract and all-grain brewing classes” are offered for those feeling adventurous and wanting to learn about the beer-making process. The classes are hands on and tailored for beginners. Announcements of these classes are found on the Brew Market Facebook page. Additional classes can be set up for private parties as well.

Sitting in the beer garden is a stellar way to detach from everyday life and just be present with friends.

There's plenty of space for dogs to run around in the off-leash dog park or sit with their owners as they enjoy a beverage inside or outside.

Sitting about a mile away from downtown, the location is perfect for those who’ve had a long workday to come and relax. To take more stress away, parking is always free.

Known for friendly staff and a relaxing, fun atmosphere, The Brew Market is easily a local favorite.

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Southside Social S

outhside Social, Chattanooga’s entertainment hub since 2015, is known for its fun, casual atmosphere with live music, bowling lanes, and multi-level patios.

Now boasting a new brunch menu that includes house-made Bloody Mary’s, Southside Social has also become a premier destination for food and craft cocktails.

General Manger Joshua Lang has paid close attention to the expectations of patrons as the city has grown, and says now is the time to launch a superior cocktail experience.

In doing so, Southside Social now offers craft cocktails made

with fresh squeezed juices, regionally sourced ingredients, and artisan spirits, such as Old Dominick Vodka, in their made-from-scratch Bloody Mary’s.

To celebrate the new cocktail menu roll-out, Southside is pleased to feature the Old Honeybell Mule made with award-winning Old Dominick Honeybell Citrus Vodka, Big O ginger liquor, fresh lime, and ginger beer. There have been Mules before, but there has never been one like this!

And if you want to try it out, one of the best times to do so is during their new Happy Hours, Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the lunch crowd and

again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the after-work crowd.

And if a cocktail isn’t your taste, Southside Social is proud to offer draft beer from local breweries, rotating through a wide variety of specialty beers, from Hutton & Smith, OddStory, Heaven & Ale, and their neighbors CBC and Na-

ked River.

Be sure to stop by, give it a try, and stay up to date on the new Southside. Come visit them Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on weekends with extended hours from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Plus, there is always an event just around the corner.

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(423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com The Curious Savage 7:30 p.m.

Oak Street Playhouse Theatre 418 Oak St. (423) 653-0440 oakstreetplayhouse.com The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-moon Marigolds 7:30 p.m.

Back Alley @ The Mars Theater 117 N. Chattanooga St. (706) 621-2870 bapshows.com 1-Star Reviews 8 p.m.

Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com Improv Vs Standup 10 p.m.

Improv Chattanooga 1800 Rossville Ave. (423) 843-1775 improvchattanooga.com

SUNDAY9.22 It’s All in Your Head 10 a.m.

Townsend Atelier 301 E. 11th St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com Collegedale Market 11 a.m.

Collegedale Commons 4950 Swinyar Dr. collegedalemarket.com Chattanooga Market 12:30 p.m.

The Chattanooga Market 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com The Curious Savage 2 p.m.

Oak Street Playhouse Theatre 418 Oak St. (423) 653-0440 oakstreetplayhouse.com Matilda 2:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-moon Marigolds 2:30 p.m.

Back Alley @ The Mars Theater 117 N. Chattanooga St. (706) 621-2870 bapshows.com Dale Jones 7:30 p.m.

The Comedy Catch 1400 Market St. (423) 629-2233 thecomedycatch.com

MONDAY9.23 Beginning Watercolor 9 a.m.

Townsend Atelier 301 E. 11th St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com Intermediate Watercolor 1 p.m.

Townsend Atelier 301 E. 11th St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com Tean/Adult Dance Classes 5 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com Summer Belly Dance Session 5:45 p.m.

Movement Arts Collective 3813 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 401-8115 movementartscollective.com Beginner Handlettering 6 p.m.

The Chattery at Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org Joggers & Lagers 6 p.m.

Chattanooga Brewing Co. 1804 Chestnut St. (423) 702-9958 chattabrew.com River City Dance Club 7:45 p.m.

Peace Strength Yoga 3800 St. Elmo Ave. (813) 731-9581 rivercitydanceclub.com Swing Dancing 7:45 p.m.

Peace Strength Yoga 3800 St. Elmo Ave. (817) 731-9581

peacestrengthyoga.com Comedy Open Mic Night 9 p.m.

The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy.

(423) 468-4192 thehonestpint.com

TUESDAY9.24 Chess K-night 5 p.m.

Mad Priest Coffee Roasters 1900 Broad St. (423) 393-3834 madpriestcoffee.com Youth Dance Classes 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre 400 River St. (423) 267-8534 theatrecentre.com AVA Critique Workshop 6 p.m.

Association for Visual Arts 30 Frazier Ave. (423) 265-4282 avart.org Introduction to Sushi Making 6 p.m.

The Chattery at Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org The Home Buyer Happy Hour 6 p.m.

The Chattery at Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org Tuesday Night Chess Club 6 p.m.

Downtown Library 1001 Broad St. (423) 643-7700 chattilibrary.com Paths to Pints 6:30 p.m.

The Tap House 3800 St. Elmo Ave. taphousechatt.com Open Mic Comedy 7 p.m.

Common General 3800 St. Elmo Ave. (423) 521-0065 Poetry, Pups & Pints 7:30 p.m.

Stone Cup Café

208 Frazier Ave. (423) 521-3977 stonecupcafe.com Comedy Tap Takeover 8 p.m.

Hutton and Smith Brewing Co. 431 E. MLK Blvd.

(423) 760-3600 huttonandsmithbrewing.com

WEDNESDAY9.25 Goals: Finish 2019 Strong Noon The Chattery at Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 521-2643 chattanoogaworkspace.com thechattery.org Main Street Market 4 p.m.

522 W. Main St. mainstfarmersmarket.com Exhibit Reception 5 p.m.

Arts Build 301 E. 11th St. (423) 756-2787 artsBuild.com Artist Talk 6 p.m.

Townsend Atelier 301 E. 11th St. (423) 266-2712 townsendatelier.com Artsperiences!

6 p.m.

Mad Knight Brewing Company 4015 Tennessee Ave. (423) 825-6504 madknightbrewing.com Asia Travel Skills 6 p.m.

The Chattery at Chattanooga Workspace 302 W. 6th St. (423) 521-2643 thechattery.org Naughty Knights Chess Meetup 7:30 p.m.

The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston St. (423) 362-5070 thebitteralibi.com Map these locations on chattanoogapulse.com. Send event listings at least 10 days in advance to: calendar@chattanoogapulse.com CHATTANOOGAPULSE.COM • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 • THE PULSE • 25

THE MUSIC SCENE

Dealing With Loss And Hopelessness All we can do is be good to one another Song Circle Forges Deep Connections A brand-new way to enjoy local music will make its way to Chattanooga beginning this Friday. The Chattanooga Song Circle will have its first concert at The Bluegrass Grill, and from then on concerts will be held every other Friday at the same location.

The concerts will feature local artists performing original songs. Every concert held by the Song Circle and SoundCorps will be intimate, resulting in a musical experience unlike any other in town.

“We have a wealth of excellent songwriters in our town and Chattanooga Song Circle will provide a special venue for people to hear them tell great stories through original songs,” said SoundCorps executive director Stratton Tingle.

Different than a typical open mic night found at coffee shops around the city, the Song Circle gives local artists a unique immediacy as they share the stories they most want to tell. People who attend have a chance to really get familiar with the artists and appreciate what they do.

The music scene in Chattanooga is growing every day, and the Song Circle is setting itself apart via the intimate, listening-room experience it offers.

The inaugural concert will feature local songwriters Butch Ross and Emily Kate Boyd and will be hosted by Richard Daigle.

— Lauren Justice

By Marc T. Michael

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Pulse Music Editor

Wanting to know a little more about Casal’s background, I started checking the usual sources.”

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Y PROCESS FOR REVIEWING AN ARTIST OR ALbum is simple enough. First, I let the album play once, twice, maybe three times and if there are any tunes I find especially striking, I go back and give those a few more listens.

I do this before doing any background research on the band because I want the music to make its own impression, free of publicity material, band bios, and especially other reviews or write-ups.

Whether my own insights are worthwhile or not, it is imperative to me that they be my own, so…music first, then the where, what, when, why, and who of the thing.

That’s how it came to pass that I

listened to the enjoyable new release from California’s GospelbeacH half a dozen times before digging into the lineup and discovering a tragedy. Their press release for the album mentions, among other things, the “return of virtuoso guitarist Neal Casal”.

I can tell you from what I’ve heard here, virtuoso is no exaggeration.

Wanting to know a little more about Casal’s background, I started check-

ing the usual sources. That’s when I found that Neal Casal died this past August 26th, a few days before I received the new album in the mail, a victim of suicide.

That, coupled with our recent Dave Berman Tribute to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as well as the upcoming October 13th tribute to area drummer and personal friend Hunter White, has led this week’s feature to take a decidedly different turn.

I’ll save the album review for a later date.

The first time I encountered suicide as something besides an abstract term, I was in junior high, an eighth grader. A ninth grader, we’ll call him Jackie, stayed home from school one bright spring day in 1985 and around noon, he called the office and asked to speak to the principal. When the man answered, Jackie, on the other end of the line, put a shotgun to his chin and pulled the trigger.

Our small city fell into a panic.

Adults couldn’t conceive what someone so young would have to feel so hopeless over. For some reason, adults committing suicide was tragic but…understandable?

I was asked to be part of a panel of five students who appeared on a local radio show to discuss teen angst and suicide. I didn’t know Jackie, to this day I don’t know why I was handpicked

for the program, but I remember thinking at the time (and I was not a cynical fourteen-year-old) that for all the hand-wringing and emotional outcry, it amounted to nothing really.

Nobody knew why, nobody knew who else might, nobody knew what to do to make sure it didn’t happen again, and, disgustingly enough, some people took the opportunity to be in the spotlight.

Nine years ago, the soon to be exwife of a dear old friend of mine called me and asked me to check up on him, because she was worried. I gave him a call (I hadn’t known they were experiencing any marital issues) and yeah, he sounded awful. His source of grief was less the dissolution of the marriage and more the imminent separation from his children, who he loved

more than anything in the world.

We talked for a long time and at the end of the conversation I had him convinced to come spend a week or two with me, to get away from where he was, come to a safe place and catch his breath. He sounded better, he sounded hopeful, he said he was looking forward to it, he even managed a laugh as we hung up the phone. He’d come down the following week, he told me, and I was glad. I actually felt I had done something, something good and useful for someone I loved, and I was looking forward to seeing him.

Two days later I got the call that he had hanged himself with his belt.

Suicide raises so many questions but in this case the question I have asked myself over and over since that happened is this: Did he really feel better

after our talk? Was he really going to come stay with me and just backslid, a dark moment that took over? Or was our final conversation a ruse, a way to set aside my fear of what he knew was coming? I have always thought the former more than the latter, but I don’t know and can never know and once again someone is gone by their own hand and what is there to say?

I don’t know what else I might have done. I wish I did.

I wish I had a neat and tidy answer to offer now, “Here’s what we do about this…” I don’t. Nobody does, though people will try, and you can’t fault them for that. We are, all of us, the current end result of millions of years of ingrained survival instinct.

Self-destruction is so diametrically opposed to everything we are, everything that brought us here, that I can think of no other mystery so profoundly beyond our ken to grasp. I wish I had an answer to offer today, but I don’t.

I promise we’ll get back to the music next week but for now, remember those who have gone. Don’t blame them; if they could have helped it, they would have.

Don’t blame yourself. I believe if any of us knew what to do, we’d do it. It’s not a solution, not even a mildly profound suggestion, just a plain and simple thought when I can’t think of anything bigger or better; be good to each other.

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FRI9.20

SAT9.21

Stout & The Revolution

Barefoot Nellie & Co.

Amy Grant

This week, the free Noontunes concert showcases the smooth driving bluegrass sounds that are sure to impress.

11 a.m.

Miller Park 928 Market St. rivercitycompany.com

Amy Grant has built a long, successful career on music that matters, her musical gifts transcending genre boundaries.

7 p.m.

Tivoli Theater 709 Broad St. tivolichattanooga.com

She has toured the world with Alicia Keys and is now out on her own with a fantastic band.

6 p.m.

Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E. MLK Blvd. bessiesmithcc.org

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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR THURSDAY9.19 Stout & The Revolution 6 p.m.

Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E. MLK Blvd. bessiesmithcc.org Stephen Busie 6 p.m.

1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. 1885grill.com James Crumble Trio 6 p.m.

St. John’s Meeting Place 1278 Market St. stjohnsrestaurant.com Danimal & Friends 6 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com David Anthony & Paul Stone 6 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Open Mic Thursday 6 p.m.

Stone Cup Cafe 208 Frazier Ave. stonecupcafe.com John Carroll 6:30 p.m.

Westin Dorato Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Toby Hewitt 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Open Mic Night 7 p.m.

Gate 11 Distillery 1400 Market St. gate11distillery.com Uptown Big Band 7 p.m.

The Honest Pint 35 Patten Pkwy. thehonestpint.com Stories Beyond Borders 7 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Tyler Martelli 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St.

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westinchattanooga.com New Grass Express 7:30 p.m.

The FEED Co. Table and Tavern 201 W. Main St. feedtableandtavern.com Jesse Jungkurth & Friends 7:30 p.m.

Mexi-Wing VII 5773 Brainerd Rd. (423) 296-1073 Webb Barringer 8 p.m.

The Social 1110 Market St. Ste 103 publichousechattanooga.com Drive-By Truckers 8 p.m.

Walker Theatre 399 McCallie Ave. tovilichattanooga.com Nordista Freeze, Dook Walt Jr., Side Affect 8 p.m.

The Palace Theater 818 Georgia Ave. chattpalace.com Open Mic Night with Jonathan Wimpee 9 p.m.

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

FRIDAY9.20 Barefoot Nellie & Co. 11 a.m.

Miller Park 928 Market St. rivercitycompany.com Binji Varsossa 6 p.m.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 Heatherly 6 p.m.

The Tap House 3800 St. Elmo Ave. taphousechatt.com Naomi Howard 6:30 p.m.

Westin Dorato Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com The 9th Street Stompers 7 p.m.

OddStory Brewing Company 336 E MLK Blvd oddstorybrewing.co

Chattanooga Song CircleKick Off Night!

7 p.m.

The Bluegrass Grill 55 E Main St. bluegrassgrillchattanooga.com Matt Heckler with Casper Allen 7 p.m.

Songbirds 35 Station St. songbirds.rocks Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonchattanooga.com Tre Powell 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Queen Foreverrr 8 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Backwater Still 8:30 p.m.

Puckett’s Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com Good Noise Equinox Boogie 9 p.m.

Stone Cup Café 208 Frazier Ave. stonecupcafe.com Jess Goggans Band 9 p.m.

HiFi Clyde’s 122 W. Main St. hificlydeschattanooga.com High Heat 9 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Company 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com Surfer Joe 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Randall Adams 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Oweda with Bird Dog Jubilee 9 p.m.

Songbirds 35 Station St.

songbirds.rocks John Paul Keith 10 p.m.

Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike tremonttavern.com Hit Town 10 p.m.

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

SATURDAY9.21 Danimal 10:30 a.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com Scarlet Love Conspiracy 12:30 p.m.

Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. publicmarkets.us Binji Varsossa 6 p.m.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant 1809 Broad St. (423) 266-1461 Sounds of Melange 6 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Megan Howard 6:30 p.m.

Westin Dorato Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Amy Grant 7 p.m.

Tivoli Theater 709 Broad St. tivolichattanooga.com Drew Bunting 7 p.m.

Hutton and Smith Brewing Co. 4310 E. MLK Blvd. huttonandsmithbrewing.com The Other Brothers 7 p.m.

Edley’s Bar-B-Que 205 Manufacturers Rd. edleysbbq.com Tim Lewis 7 p.m.

El Meson 248 Northgate Park elmesonchattanooga.com Ryan Oyer 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com The Briars 7:30 p.m.

Gate 11 Distillery 1400 Market St. gate11distillery.com Shawnessey Cargile 8:30 p.m.

Puckett’s Restaurant 2 W. Aquarium Way puckettsgro.com Diamond Dogs 9 p.m.

HiFi Clyde’s 122 W. Main St. hificlydeschattanooga.com David Ingle 9 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com High Waisted, Reality Something, Planet Terrestrial 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Hit Town 10 p.m.

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

SUNDAY9.22 Marmalade 11 a.m.

Flying Squirrel Bar 55 Johnson St. flyingsquirrelbar.com Mark Andrew 11 a.m.

The Edwin Hotel 102 Walnut St. theedwinhotel.com Carl Pemberton 11 a.m.

Westin Chattanooga 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com My Name Is Preston Noon Southside Social 1818 Chestnut St. thesouthsidesocial.com Mark Andrew Noon 1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave.

1885grill.com Danimal and Friends 12:30 p.m.

The Feed Co. Table & Tavern 201 W. Main St. feedtableandtavern.com Ryan Oyer 12:30 p.m.

Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St. publicmarkets.us Kathy and John 2 p.m.

The Chattanooga Market 1829 Carter St. chattanoogamarket.com The Other Brothers 2 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com Bluegrass Jam 4 p.m.

Fiddlers Anonymous 2248 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 994-7497 Peace Concert 4 p.m.

Patten Chapel 615 McCallie Ave. Open Mic with Jeff Daniels 6 p.m.

Long Haul Saloon 2536 Cummings Hwy. (423) 822-9775 Thelma and the Sleaze 9 p.m.

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

MONDAY9.23 Open Air with Jessica Nunn 6 p.m.

The Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. granfalloonchattanooga.com As Cities Burn 7 p.m.

The Camphouse 149 E. MLK Blvd. thecamphouse.com Monday Night Big Band 7 p.m.

The Coconut Room 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com Blues Night Open Jam 7 p.m.

Songbirds South

41 Station St. songbirdsguitars.co Open Mic Night 7 p.m.

Fiddler’s Anonymous 2248 Dayton Blvd.

(423) 994-7497 Very Open Mic with Shawnessey Cargile 8 p.m.

The Well 1800 Rossville Blvd. #8 wellonthesouthside.com

TUESDAY9.24 Acoustic Bohemian Night 6:30 p.m.

Mexi-Wing IX 6925 Shallowford Rd. mexiwingix.business.site Danimal 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Space Jam Open Mic with Xll Olympians 7 p.m.

Barley Taproom 235 E. MLK Blvd. chattanoogabarley.com Open Mic Night 7 p.m.

The Bicycle Bar 45 E. Main St. facebook.com/TheBicycleBar Steve Busie 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Pickin’ N Pints 7:30 p.m.

WanderLinger Brewing Co. 1208 King St. wanderlinger.com Live Jam Session with Freddy Mc & Friends 8 p.m.

Granfalloon 400 E. Main St. granfalloonchattanooga.com Open Mic with Mike McDade 8 p.m.

Tremont Tavern 1203 Hixson Pike tremonttavern.com Johnny7 and the Black Crabs, The 9th Street Stompers 9 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY9.25 Zach Dallas 6 p.m.

1885 Grill 3914 St. Elmo Ave. 1885grill.com Maria Sable 6:30 p.m.

Westin Dorato Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Adjective Trio 7 p.m.

Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. 4310 E. MLK Blvd. huttonandsmithbrewing.com Jesse James Jungkurth 7 p.m.

Backstage Bar 29 Station St. backstagechattanooga.com Tim Ferguson Project 7 p.m.

Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org Dustin Concannon 7:30 p.m.

Westin Alchemy Bar 801 Pine St. westinchattanooga.com Randall Adams 8 p.m.

The Office @ City Cafe 901 Carter St. citycafemenu.com Priscilla & Little Rickee 8 p.m.

Las Margaritas 1101 Hixson Pike (423) 756-3332 The Living Deads, Rye Baby 9 p.m.

JJ’s Bohemia 231 E. MLK Blvd. jjsbohemia.com Matt Thornton 9 p.m.

The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Rd. thepalmsathamilton.com

Used Books, CDs, Movies, & More

7734 Lee Highway • McKayBooks.com Mon-Thu 9am-9pm • Fri-Sat 9am-10pm • Sun 11am-7pm

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ERNIE PAIK’S RECORD REVIEWS

New Music From The Messthetics, Sequoyah Murray

The Messthetics Anthropocosmic Nest (Dischord)

Sequoyah Murray Before You Begin (Thrill Jockey)

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elements for a perfect “wake up!” song, being an invigorating rush like a dip in a cool lake; it can’t sit still, combining an urgency with a hopeful attitude and tuneful melodic lines, eager to run around and dart from one idea to the next with its five-minute duration flying by.

Its driving, kinetic style is marked with Canty’s nimble, yet bass-drum-heavy rhythms, and indulgences are welcome here, where Pirog isn’t afraid to show off his chops (including a little shredding) and Canty feels free to toss around frequent drum fills.

On “Drop Foot”, Pirog’s guitar is given some radical

nderground rock/punk/ hardcore fans will recognize the rhythm section of the instrumental Washington, D.C. trio The Messthetics—drummer Brendan Canty and bassist Joe Lally—as that of the legendary D.I.Y. band Fugazi; however, out in front, in the spotlight is the lesserknown name Anthony Pirog, a formidable and versatile guitarist who was trained in jazz but currently explores a variety of adventurous musical outlets, inside and outside genres.

The opening track “Better Wings” from The Messthetics’ new, second album Anthropocosmic Nest has the

electronic treatments before he spins and pivots, going from hard-rock riffage to fluttering and soaring, and “Section 9” highlights his mellifluous runs—this material may appeal to fans of ‘90s math rock and those who aren’t averse to guitar solos and such wizardry.

“Pay Dust” has a jazzy atmosphere, with some jaunty sauntering and chords that go from delirious to dazed, and the album concludes with the grand and spacious “Touch Earth Touch Sky”, conveying a stunning, expansive vista with a thick, reverberating smog of sound.

Although recorded in the band’s practice space, Anthropocosmic Nest is a professional recording, brimming with stirring and inventive guitar-driven rock with ample twists, meaty riffs, and an attitude that embraces play and gratifying releases.

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here’s so much that stands out with Atlanta artist Sequoyah Murray’s debut album Before You Begin, it’s

almost overwhelming. First of all, there’s that voice. THAT VOICE—his deep, arresting baritone voice, that apparently has a three-octave range.

It’s dramatic and expressive, often lingering in a range just below what’s typically heard on the radio, and there’s an elegance to it, somewhat reminiscent of David Sylvian or Pieter Nooten.

There’s his voice itself, and then there’s what he does with it—slicing and dicing pieces for loops, layering vocals, and even offering his own take on medieval chanting, joined by his sister, on the track “I Wonder”, finally assembling a strange mountain of vocals with odd intervals.

Then there’s his eclecticism—at its root, Before You Begin seems to be a pop album, with new-wave friendly synth tones (think Human League or Depeche Mode), but Murray draws from a wide palette.

He has cited rap, Afropop, Björk, jazz, free improvisation and various Brazilian artists as

being influential to his unique amalgam, and he grew up in a musical family, with his father Kenito Murray being an acclaimed drummer and his mother Treva McGowan being a singer.

This mesh of flavors is demonstrated magnificently on the album’s title track, which sports not only polyrhythms but also patterns played at different tempos simultaneously, making a complex, nourishing web, and “Blue Jays” uses a network of intersecting patterns and nonobvious rhythms, with synths and strings.

Then there’s the astounding fact that Murray, who composed, performed and produced the majority of the album, is only 22 years old.

The compelling earworm melodies of “Penalties of Love” make it a good entry point for his atmospheric soul and his deep, memorable voice, and the emotional eclecticism of Before You Begin is one of the most impressive debuts this writer has heard in recent memory.

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DINING OUT

Good-Karma Pizza Lupi’s Pizza Pies: Wholesome, funky, and fun dining

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UPI’S BROAD STREET LOCATION is closed on Monday when I stop by for a visit. I’m about to tap on the door when a big guy carrying a trash bag barrels out.

“Dorris?” he says, when I ask for Dorris Shober, owner of Lupi’s Pizza Pies. “She’s here.”

And she is, hurrying to greet me as I step inside.

Even on a “closed” day, Lupi’s is bustling. The place smells like soap and flowers, and a radio is turned up loud, making a joyful noise to the gods of pizza and fun. While Dorris steps off to turn the music to talkable levels, I check out the local art for sale on the walls: a psychedelic girl covered in tattoos, an enormous 3D pizza cheese slab full of found objects, dreamy nature scenes of sunlight and haze.

The downtown location has just expanded last year, Dorris tells me; now, after 23 years they have extra seating space—and more room for video games and art!

Think about it: on Broad Street alone, Lupi’s has been making pizza, calzones, salads, bruschetta, lasagna and other treats for an average of 400 guests a day, six days a week, for 23 years. That’s more than 28 million tasty meals. And that’s just one location.

“It’s amazing,” says Dorris, smiling, as we figure up the total—though in fact she looks more happy than surprised. “Lupi’s has a life of its own and we just maneuver it around a bit.

People ask ‘How do you do it?’ It is such a culmination of everyone who

works here, not just today, but for the past 20 years.”

Those people stay with Lupi’s a long time. They’re friendly and kind. When I went to Lupi’s with a differently abled friend, the clerk listened carefully until she understood my friend’s words and special menu requirements. There was a line, but the clerk didn’t look impatient. She was fully present with us until we had exactly what we needed.

Happiness builds karma. When you go to Lupi’s, that’s some good-karma pizza pie.

“Much of the pork and beef— as well as herbs, vegetables, and fresh flowers— comes from Lupi’s own Flying Turtle Farm.”

What are the ingredients of goodkarma food?

Wholesomeness. Many of Lupi’s ingredients are locally sourced; much of the pork and beef—as well as herbs, vegetables, and fresh flowers—comes from Lupi’s own Flying Turtle Farm, whose manager used to be a restaurant employee. Other products come from nearby farms, too: Signal Mountain Farm, Myers Farm, and others.

Giving. Meanwhile, Dorris says, restaurant leftovers, from wilted lettuce leaves to discarded pizza slices, are given back to Flying Turtle and the animals who live there. “The restaurant feeds our animals and the animals feed our customers,” Dorris explains. “It’s a circle of life story.”

Too, huge bundles of fresh flowers arrive every week to decorate the restaurants, a gift to customers and employees. Over and over Dorris describes Lupi’s work as a gift—giving to customers, workers, animals.

Respect. “We treat each other with respect,” says Dorris. “This is a safe space for employees and customers, too.” Children to nonagenarians—all can expect to be treated well at Lupi’s.

Consistency. Lupi’s menu has been reliable for years, and the food is consistently good, simple, and delicious. Fresh veggies. Succulent meats. No far-out seasonings. Fragrant white and whole wheat dough you could eat by itself, every day, as

your daily bread.

“I could eat here every day,” says Dorris. That’s a testament in itself.

She’s brown with the sun and she seems to shine; her eyes sparkle; her hair glows. I’m not talking about beauty so much as a radiance of wellbeing. Clearly, whatever she’s eating every day is wholesome and joyful.

Should you come to Lupi’s? I mean, that’s a silly question. If you’re reading this, you probably live in Chattanooga, and you’ve probably been to Lupi’s. Well, you should come more.

Maybe every day.

Visit Lupi’s at one of five locations: Downtown at 406A Broad St., in Hixson at 5504 Hixson Pike, in East Brainerd at 1414 Jenkins Rd., in Cleveland at 2382 North Ocoee St., and in Ooltewah at 9453 Bradmore Lane, Suite 109.

You can also find Lupi’s at the Chattanooga Market every Sunday, or online at lupi.com. To place a catering order, just email lupi@lupi.com

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FILM & TELEVISION

Caper Flick Recalls 2008 Financial Crisis

Small-time crime film tries but fails to shine

By John DeVore Pulse Film Editor

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It’s hard to imagine how a film about Robin Hood style strippers ripping off Wall Street jerks could come off as boring.”

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HE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS WILL LIKELY BE REMEMBERED as one of the most devastating events in modern history.

While it doesn’t carry the same emotional weight as the tragedy of September 11th, 2001, its effects are likely as far reaching.

The attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. ushered in a new era of paranoia, endless war, and fear that fundamentally changed the country. It was something done to us by aggressors from the outside.

The financial crisis was self-inflicted by corporate greed and permissive governance, and due to that the fallout from it appears more under the surface.

Still, the world changed in fundamental ways, and while the American economy appears to be booming, the same risky behavior lurks underneath, due in at least part to the 2018 partial repeal of the Dodd-Frank legislation enacted to

prevent further damage.

There have been several films that have tackled the subject of the financial crisis, from Margin Call to The Big Short.

Hustlers, a new film starring Jennifer Lopez, is another such film that examines an overlooked industry impacted by the financial crisis and how some industrious thieves tried to even the playing field.

The film is uneven, at best.

The narrative is framed as an interview by a woman named Elizabeth (Julia Stiles), inspired by real life journalist Jessica Pressler who broke the story in New York Magazine, and Destiny (Constance Wu), a young exotic dancer from

New York. Destiny’s story is much like the story of many other sex workers—a smart girl with a tough childhood who wants to be independent and care for her family.

Thanks to the help of Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), a legend in the industry, Destiny learns how convince men to pay exorbitant amounts of money for a tease.

She’s successful, for a time, and wealthy. Then a pregnancy derails her party lifestyle, and while she’s away, the entire world changes.

The 2008 financial crisis empties the pockets of Wall Street, meaning there’s no one left to drop $5,000 a night at a strip club.

When Destiny re-enters the workforce, the regular workers have been replaced by Russian immigrants who are willing to break the rules to make a measly $300.

Destiny is back where she was before, making very little at the hands of men.

But all of this changes when she encounters Ramona once again.

Ramona brings her into a new scheme, one that involves drugging rich men and robbing them blind.

The film is based on a true story, outlined in the article by Pressler,

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Some critics have called Hustlers a girly Goodfellas, but director Lorene Scafaria isn’t quite Martin Scorsese.” and is worth reading if you have the time. The film itself is less interesting. It’s hard to imagine how a film about Robin Hood style strippers ripping off Wall Street jerks could come off as boring, but I spent a lot of the film wondering how much longer it was going to be.

Some critics have called Hustlers a girly Goodfellas, but director Lorene Scafaria isn’t quite Martin Scorsese. The only other feature I’ve seen by Scafaria is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, which I enjoyed quite a bit.

She’s clearly a talented director but it seemed like the film focused less on the crime and more on the relationship between Destiny and Ramona. Additionally, the Oscar buzz surrounding Lopez’ performance feels strange.

Almost any actor in Hollywood could have given an equivalent performance and I never saw anything transcendent in her scenes.

Perhaps they happened while I was looking at my watch. If anything, the focus on Lopez is undercutting the work done by Constance Wu, who showed more range, although she was admittedly given more to work with.

Regardless, it seems that I’m not the audience for this particular film. The theater was packed and I’d very much like to see more from Scafaria in the future. She’s a good director. Hopefully, the box office sales are enough to put her on a list for bigger projects.

I’d imagine there are plenty of people who might enjoy Hustlers for what it is—a small-time crime movie with an adequate cast and a unique perspective. Temper your expectations and pay no attention to the hype behind the performances and you might have a good time.

Or you could just go read Jessica Pressler’s article in New York Magazine.

✴ NEW IN THEATERS ✴

Ad Astra Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe.

Director: James Gray Stars: Brad Pitt, Liv Tyler, Ruth Negga, Tommy Lee Jones

Downton Abbey The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century.

Director: Michael Engler Stars: Michelle Dockery, Matthew Goode, Tuppence Middleton, Maggie Smith

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FOOD & DRINK · SUSHI & BISCUITS

A Guide To Asian Greens Our globe-trotting chef gives us the 411 on the good greens

W Mike McJunkin Pulse columnist

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Like distant relatives at a family reunion— they look sort of familiar, but you don’t know their names and you’re not really sure if you’re going to like them.”

Mike McJunkin is a native Chattanoogan who has traveled abroad extensively, trained chefs, and owned and operated restaurants. Join him on Facebook at facebook.com/SushiAndBiscuits

ALKING INTO THE PRODUCE section of your favorite Asian market can be daunting and even a bit confusing. Unfamiliar fruits and vegetables with exotic-sounding names are usually surrounded by an even wider array of equally unfamiliar leafy greens. If you’re from the South, or have spent any time here, you’ve certainly eaten your share of turnip greens, collard greens, mustard greens, or even “poke sallet” if you’re a real greens connoisseur.

But the piles of greens in the Asian market can confound even the most astute Southern greens consumer. Like distant relatives at a family reunion—they look sort of familiar, but you don’t know their names and you’re not really sure if you’re going to like them.

Fortunately, the professional eaters at the Sushi & Biscuits test labs partnered with the various Asian markets in town to put together this guide to the most popular Asian greens available in local Asian groceries so you can walk in armed with the knowledge you need to tell your yu choy from your yam leaves.

Amaranth greens: Sometimes called Chinese spinach or en choy, this relative of beetroot is at its best simply stir-fried with garlic and salt. It has a delicate flavor that’s similar to spinach and pairs nicely with mint and meats like roasted lamb. Look for bunches that don’t have budding flowers, which indicate that they’re too mature and may be tough.

Gai lan: Also known as Chinese broccoli, this relative of Western broccoli is a favorite in Chinese cuisine. People who hate broccoli usually enjoy gai lan since it is sweeter and less bitter than its Western relatives. Eat the entire plant, even the stems, which have an addictively tender crunch when stir-fried. If you’re a fan of “broccolini”, pick up a bundle of gai lan for a much less expensive substitution.

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Chrysanthemum greens: These aren’t your garden-variety ornamental mum, but are an edible species that’s only been adopted as a vegetable in China, Japan, and SE Asia. Chrysanthemum greens have a wild but subtle mix of tangy, herbal, bitter, and grassy flavors that need only light cooking (they turn bitter if they’re overcooked). They’re often used in tempuras, soups, sukiyaki, and ohitashi (blanched and steeped in dashi).

Malabar spinach: Sometimes called Ceylon spinach, this thick, fleshy-leafed plant is common in China but has just begun to get attention in the US. The leaves and young stems of this tropical vine are excellent in salads, steamed, or cooked in soups; however, when cooked, it has a sliminess similar to cooked okra.

Malabar spinach has pepper and citrus notes when eaten raw but is similar to Western spinach when cooked.

Mustard greens: These very popular greens have a distinctively sharp and pungent bite, with some varieties even tasting reminiscent of wasabi. The strong flavor (and red mustard’s distinctive color) will be lost if overcooked. This versatile green can be pickled, steamed, braised, stir-fried, or sautéed.

Water spinach: This tall, leafy green, sometimes labeled as ong choy, has hollow stems and tender leaves with a mild, sweet, slightly grassy flavor with nutty undertones and a distinctive crunch that holds up remarkably well, even when cooked. It’s delicious with dried shrimp and chiles, but I’m partial to the classic Thai stir-fry preparation with garlic, red Thai chiles, salted bean paste, and oyster sauce. Pro tip: water spinach de-

teriorates quickly, so use it within a day or two.

Choy sum: Although it looks similar, the taste of choy sum is much sweeter and more tender than Chinese broccoli, with a texture that’s closer to bok choy. This leafy green has bright, slender, stalks with tiny yellow flowers and an earthy, slightly bitter mustard flavor that’s well suited for stir-fries or blanched with oyster sauce. Don’t overcook it—it’s best when it has some crunch. If you’ve noticed two long green stems on your wonton noodle soup—that was probably choy sum.

You may have noticed that I didn’t include bok choy, baby bok choy, Shanghai bok choy, or Napa cabbage. While extremely tasty, versatile, and mildly flavored, they are found on every Asian buffet and in every megamart produce section in the city. Let’s branch out beyond the bok choys and Napa cabbages of the world and cook up a mess o’ more flavorful Asian greens instead.

The internet is bursting with recipes for any of the greens in this guide, but I recommend recipes from actual Asian cooks, such as RasaMalaysia.com, TheWoksOfLife.com, or AppetiteForChina.com for truly delicious dishes utilizing these versatile vegetables.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1959, scandal erupted among Americans who loved to eat peanut butter. Studies revealed that manufacturers had added so much hydrogenated vegetable oil and glycerin to their product that only 75 percent of it could truly be called peanut butter. So began a long legal process to restore high standards. Finally there was a new law specifying that no company could sell a product called “peanut butter” unless it contained at least 90 percent peanuts. I hope this fight for purity inspires you to conduct a metaphorically comparable campaign. It’s time to ensure that all the important resources and influences in your life are at peak intensity and efficiency. Say NO to dilution and adulteration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1936, the city of Cleveland, Ohio staged the Great Lakes Exposition, a 135acre fair with thrill rides, art galleries, gardens, and sideshows.

One of its fun features was The Golden Book of Cleveland, a 2.5ton, 6,000-page text the size of a mattress. After the expo closed down, the “biggest book in the world” went missing. If it still exists today, no one knows where it is. I’m going to speculate that there’s a metaphorical version of The Golden Book of Cleveland in your life. You, too, have lost track of a major Something that would seem hard to misplace. Here’s the good news: If you intensify your search now, I bet you’ll find it before the end of 2019.

“Evened Out”—following the sequence.

ACROSS 1 Enough, in Italy 6 Shortly, to Shakespeare 10 Gives in to gravity 14 Groove for a letter-shaped bolt 15 Setting for “The Music Man” 16 Paris’s ___ d’Orsay 17 Concerned question 19 “Back in the ___” (Beatles song) 20 Nixes, as a bill 21 Edit menu command 22 Where harmful skin exposure may originate 26 Electrified particle 27 Moines intro 28 270 are required to win the White House (abbr.)

29 Nine of diamonds feature?

30 “American Pie” actress Tara 32 Some karaoke songs

34 Interstellar emissions studied

by NASA 39 Former “America’s Got Talent” judge Klum 40 Word on a red sign 43 Pompous type 46 Architect who passed in 2019 47 “Call of Duty: Black ___” 50 Most recent Summer Olympics host 51 Unwisely responding to an online troublemaker 55 Pageant prop 56 “Yup” 57 “Cantos” poet Pound 58 Intermediaries 62 Stack of paper 63 Map dot 64 Basketball Hall-of-Famer ___ Thomas 65 Concordes, e.g.

66 Egyptian canal 67 Really, really tiny

DOWN 1 “Before I forget,” in texts 2 Cinders 3 Eastern European language, such as in Dvorak’s “Dances” 4 Sacred emblem 5 Like some retired racehorses 6 Broadcasters 7 Yogurt brand named after a Queensland beach town 8 Newman’s ___ 9 Old horse 10 Catcher’s position 11 Queensland resident, e.g.

12 “Beauty and the Beast” antagonist 13 Sounds in car chase scenes 18 Made on a loom 21 It may start out dry in a box 22 Tree with needles 23 Fish eggs 24 Pair, in Paris 25 Bon ___ (indie band with the

2019 album “i,i”) 31 Homer’s outburst 32 Half of MCCII 33 Part of PBS, for short 35 Antique photo tone 36 Appearance 37 “Got it” 38 Entered with much pomp 41 Painting medium 42 D.C. figure 43 Dessert, in England 44 Confiscates 45 Pirate, in old slang 47 “That’s awkward” 48 Flippant 49 “Victory is mine!” character 52 Small units of liquor 53 Ping-pong surface 54 “Wild” star Witherspoon 58 “Saving Private Ryan” extras 59 Beavers’ sch.

60 Rapper Lil ___ X 61 Just short

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1990, the New Zealand government appointed educator, magician, and comedian Ian Brackenbury Channell to be the official Wizard of New Zealand. His jobs include protecting the government, blessing new enterprises, casting out evil spirits, upsetting fanatics, and cheering people up.

The coming weeks will be an excellent time to find your personal equivalents of an inspirational force like that. There’s really no need to scrimp. According to my reading of the cosmic energies, you have license to be extravagant in getting what you need to thrive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Do silly things,” advised playwright Anton Chekhov. “Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life.” I think that’s a perspective worth adopting now and then. Most of us go through phases when we take things too seriously and too personally and too literally. Bouts of fun absurdity can be healing agents for that affliction. But now is NOT one of those times for you, in my opinion. Just the reverse is true, in fact. I encourage you to cultivate majestic moods and seek out awe-inspiring experiences and induce sublime perspectives.

Your serious and noble quest for a meaningful life can be especially rewarding in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Before comedian Jack Benny died in 1974, he arranged to have a florist deliver a single red rose to his wife every day for the rest of her life.

She lived another nine years, and received more than 3,000 of these gifts. Even though you’ll be around on this earth for a long time, I think the coming weeks would be an excellent time to establish a comparable custom: a commitment to providing regular blessings to a person or persons for whom you care deeply. This bold decision would be in alignment with astrological omens, which suggest that you can generate substantial benefits for yourself by being creative with your generosity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Actress and author Ruby Dee formulated an unusual prayer. “God,” she wrote, “make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear.” As you might imagine, she was a brave activist who risked her reputation and career working for the Civil Rights Movement and other idealistic causes. I think her exceptional request to a Higher Power makes good sense for you right now. You’re in a phase when you can generate practical blessings by doing the very things that intimidate you or make you nervous. And maybe the best way to motivate and mobilize yourself is by getting at least a bit flustered or unsettled.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Syndicated cartoon strip “Calvin and Hobbes” appeared for ten years in 2,400 newspapers in fifty countries. It wielded a sizable cultural influence. For example, in 1992, six-year-old Calvin decided “The Big Bang” was a boring term for how the universe began, and instead proposed we call it the “Horrendous Space Kablooie.” A number of real scientists subsequently adopted Calvin’s innovation, and it has been invoked playfully but seriously in university courses and textbooks. In that spirit, I encourage you to give fun new names to anything and everything you feel like spicing up. You now have substantial power to reshape and revamp the components of your world. It’s Identify-Shifting Time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): We’re in the equinoctial season. During this pregnant pause, the sun seems to hover directly over the equator; the lengths of night and day are equal. For all of us, but especially for you, it’s a favorable phase to conjure and cultivate more sweet symmetry, calming balance, and healing harmony.

In that spirit, I encourage you to temporarily suspend any rough, tough approaches you might have in regard to those themes. Resist

the temptation to slam two opposites together simply to see what happens. Avoid engaging in the pseudo-fun of purging by day and bingeing by night. And don’t you dare get swept up in hating what you love or loving what you hate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I tell you what freedom is to me: no fear.” So said singer and activist Nina Simone. But it’s doubtful there ever came a time when she reached the perfect embodiment of that idyllic state. How can any of us empty out our anxiety so completely as to be utterly emancipated? It’s not possible. That’s the bad news, Taurus. The good news is that in the coming weeks you will have the potential to be as unafraid as you have ever been.

For best results, try to ensure that love is your primary motivation in everything you do and say and think.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some things don’t change much. The beautiful marine animal species known as the pearly nautilus, which lives in the South Pacific, is mostly the same as it was 150 million years ago. Then there’s Fuggerei, a walled enclave within the German city of Augsburg. The rent is cheap, about one U.S. dollar per year, and that fee hasn’t increased in almost 500 years. While I am in awe of these bastions of stability, and wish we had more such symbolic anchors, I advise you to head in a different direction. During the coming weeks, you’ll be wise to be a maestro of mutability, a connoisseur of transformation, an adept of novelty.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Granny Smith apples are widely available.

But before 1868, the tart, crispy, juicy fruit never existed on planet Earth. Around that time, an Australian mother of eight named Maria Ann Smith threw the cores of French crab apples out her window while she was cooking.

The seeds were fertilized by the pollen from a different, unknown variety of apple, and a new type was born: Granny Smith. I foresee the possibility of a metaphorically comparable event in your future: a lucky accident that enables you to weave together two interesting threads into a fascinating third thread.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Every masterpiece is just dirt and ash put together in some perfect way,” writes storyteller Chuck Palahniuk, who has completed several novelistic masterpieces. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you Leos have assembled much of the dirt and ash necessary to create your next masterpiece, and are now ready to move on to the next phase. And what is that phase?

Identifying the help and support you’ll need for the rest of the process.

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