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& REFINED - Flagstaff Live
Nov. 20–26, 2014 | Vol. 20 Issue 47 | www. flaglive.com | FREE & REFINED The annual It’s Elemental exhibit showcases local creative spirit through the basic and powerful By Diandra Markgraf 10 12 Screen 18 stage music Dumb and Dumber To In The Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) Phutureprimitive contents Nov. 20-26, 2014 Vol. 20, Issue 47 4 Full Frontal Letter from Home The Mother Load Hot Picks Editor’s Head NewsQuirks lighTs F e k a s w Try our ne 10 Screen 20 Rear View Hightower The Clean Palate 21 Pulse On the cover: Voyager grandfather clock by John Stebila. 14 The Folly of Pluto by Jocelyne Shiner. Photo by Taylor Mahoney Feature Story 25 Comics 27 Classifieds FL112014 Raw and Refined: The annual It’s Elemental exhibit showcases local creative spirit through the basic and powerful By Diandra Markgraf 12 STAGE 18 NAU Theatre tackles the electrified Victorian age By Diandra Markgraf MUSIC Reviving traditional sounds with Phutureprimitive’s refreshing electronic twist By Mykel Vernon-Sembach staff TheMoney$hot EDITORIAL BUSINESS Editor General Manager Andrew Wisniewski andyw@flaglive.com (928) 913-8669 by Jim Babbitt Seth Muller sethm@flaglive.com (928) 913-8668 Photographers Jake Bacon Taylor Mahoney Film Editor Dan Stoffel Staff Writer Diandra Markgraf diandram@fl aglive.com (928) 913-8670 Words That Work Editor James Jay Contributors Laura Kelly, Cameron Gray, Mykel Vernon-Sembach, Sam Mossman, Adrienne Bischoff, Jim Hightower, Roland Sweet, Max Cannon, Jen Sorensen, Drew Fairweather Retail Advertising Shane Adair, Advertising Director: (928) 913-2294 6 E. Route 66 • 928.774.6100 • karmaflagstaff.com Monday–Saturday 11 am–10 pm • Sunday 4:30–10 pm Happy Hour Specials 3–6 pm & all day Sun! Where everyone knows your name! Kim Duncan, Sales Representative: (928) 556-2287 Classified Display Ads Marlain French (928) 913-8654 Classified Line Ads Cassandra Thomas (928) 556-2272 Pressroom Foreman Bill Smith Got a Money Shot? Submit to: #FLAGLIVE on Instagram or email to themoneyshot@flaglive.com lunch * dinner * happy hour wine * cocktails Monday-Saturday @ 11:30am, Closed Sundays ys 6 E. Aspen Ave. Flagstaff,, AZ, 86001 | 928.214.WINE (9463) Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 3 Letterfromhome Fire drill By Laura Kelly I t wasn’t that long ago, late October, mid-day, mid-week. I was in a classroom on the third floor of our four-story university building, readying the projector for a PowerPoint I was going to present when my storytelling class began in about five minutes. Above the din and swirl of students in the hallway, I heard what sounded like a bell and then an announcement. I took notice because even though I have been teaching in this university for 11 months, I have never heard the PA system being used. The bell sounded as if it were being rung inside a sock underwater. The announcement had the clarity of someone yelling jumbly sentences into the corner of a closed pizza box. All I got were the words: fire drill. For some context, I am in post-Soviet Central Asia. I’m in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a tame and orderly city of about a million. I teach in an American university, which means that classes are taught in English, the professors have office hours, the students wear backpacks. There are familiarities here: cellphones and grocery stores, advertising and graffiti. People take buses and taxis. They wear skinny jeans and post selfies onto their Facebook accounts. When I caught the words fire drill, I snapped to with starch and industry. I strode into the hall. There, it was business as usual. “Is this a fire drill?” I asked a group of students outside the classroom door. One looked up from the glow of his smartphone screen. “Yes,” he said and plopped into a hallway chair. FIRE DRILL—the words became capital letters inside my head. The confirmation of the drill was all I needed to prompt a fugue state and release my inner former hall monitor. There are protocols and procedures for fire drills. There are rules and regulations. Let’s. Get. Going. I took on the persona of a traffic cop. “OK people, let’s move,” I barked. “This is a fire drill. Everyone out of the building now. Quiet. Single file. Let’s get moving.” I waved my arms and clapped my hands. I made big circles and emphatic gestures. The students regarded 4 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 Burning down the house me with blank faces and returned to their phones. No one quickened their step or quashed their conversation. I ramped it up a notch, aware but unconcerned that I was the only person yelling commands. I didn’t care; I had moral righteousness on my side. I was the voice of public safety. “People! Let’s get going. This is a fire drill. Everyone form lines and move quickly out of the building. No talking. Keep moving.” Nobody seemed to be responding with the sense of urgency I was trained to attach to fire drills. Fire drills mean crisp organization, single file lines of obedience, the many working as one. This drill felt like stoned cats just up from naps thinking about maybe possibly going somewhere outside sometime. Two dominant thoughts battled like gladiators in the arena of my conscious mind: How long would I be inhabited by this insufferable alter ego yelling orders and telling everyone what to do? And: This is a FIRE DRILL! What is wrong with these people? Back at St. Francis of Assisi, where I went to elementary school, most of the kids made fun of fire drills. It was cool to think they were stupid, but I have memories of liking them, which sounds a lot like irrefutable proof that I have been a nerd for a very long time. I liked the theater of it all. Scary bells interrupted class and inserted drama into our In former Soviet republics, fire hydrants are underground beneath manhole covers. These signs alert firefighters otherwise pretty routine days. Lights flashed, to the direction and the distance to the nearest hydrant. Photos by Dennis Keen books were slammed shut and we sprang into Originally a flatlander, Laura Kelly found the fire drill had crumbled into low-key indifaction, all of us performing the script. There Flagstaff eight years ago and knew it was home. ference. Actually it never coalesced into was something soothing in the simple choShe was the executive director of the Flagstaff anything beyond low-key indifference. No reography of the drill, something thrilling in Symphony Orchestra for four years and last year lines. No quiet. No one in charge, really. It felt the possibility of danger. We lined up, put our created the ArtBox Institute for the Flagstaff more like we were all gathered to wait for a hands on the shoulders of the kid in front of Arts Council. She was awarded a Fulbright concert to begin. Students milled and chatus and moved out to the parking lot. The nuns Scholar grant to teach journalism and storytellted. They texted and smoked. Some turned brandished stopwatches and conducted head ing in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She’ll be back in Flag their faces toward the sun, bright on this crisp counts. After the all clear, we moved back into next year telling stories about where she’s been. autumn day. the classroom, feeling a small sense of pride Until then, for more from Laura and her stay in After a while, we began drifting back into for being obedient, for performing well. At Kyrygzstan, see her blog at www.untidyexuberthe building. We made our way toward our least I did. ances.com. classrooms and whatever would come next. Outside the building at the university Themotherload Money pits By Kelly Poe Wilson R ecently, a friend of mine told me a story that made me both instantly and insanely jealous. He told me that he had been paying some bills and noticed there was an unusually large amount of money in his account. Concerned that some checks had failed to clear, he spent a long time going over his account to try and find out exactly when the problem began, only to finally trace it to a point sometime in the early summer, which, coincidentally, was the same time his youngest child had graduated from college. That’s when he realized there wasn’t a mistake in his account: the reason there was such an unusually large amount of money was because, for the first time in over a quarter of a century, he wasn’t paying for anybody but himself and his wife. He felt like he had just gotten a raise. Personally, I think when that glorious day comes I will feel more like one of those athletes who trains all year with extra weights on their ankles, or an open parachute on their back, or maybe with their legs tied together in the pool. I imagine myself bursting out of the starting gate with so much extra energy (read: money) and spring in my step that it doesn’t even feel like I’m actually running, but rather like I’ve just had my wings unclipped for the first time in years. A penny here, a pretty penny there Does that sound too harsh? Don’t get me wrong, I love both my children, and am still happy with my choice to have them, but damn, are they expensive. I mean, they cost me money all the time. And I don’t just mean for the extra stuff like ballet shoes and soccer uniforms, but for the stuff that no one would ever consider to be luxuries. Like ramen. And sheets. Yes, sheets. Four people in one house means at least two beds (unless your life is a skit from Hee Haw), and twice as many beds means twice as many sheets, which means that you’ll either be spending twice as much money on linen, or the same amount of money and just get crappier stuff—at least for the children. There’s no reason that both of us should suffer from a low thread count. I mean, at least I’m still going to have my sheets in a few years—the ones I buy for the kids’ beds will invariably be lost by then. How, you ask, does one manage to lose a sheet? No clue. No clue whatsoever. I’ve found it best for my own sanity if I don’t look too deeply into those things anyway. I imagine myself bursting out of the starting gate with so much extra energy (read: money) and spring in my step that it doesn’t even feel like I’m actually running, but rather like I’ve just had my wings unclipped for the �irst time in years. There’s also the multiplication factor when it comes to things like vacations (any airline ticket times four is painful), phone plans, and even books. (There was no way Clementine and I were going to share the seventh Harry Potter book, which, of course, meant two books.) When they were younger I thought having two kids meant that at least there were some things I would get to reuse, but, of course, I ended up having children of not only two different genders but also two very different personalities. I don’t think Clyde is going to be passing his size 10 ballet shoes down to Clementine anytime soon, and even if he was willing to wear any of her “Pro-Feminist Cat” hand-medowns, I think that ship sailed when he got to be five inches taller than her … and counting. Still, whenever I get too down about my fiscal hemorrhaging, I think of my friend and his late life “raise” and I feel slightly mollified. And hopeful. Just think: I’ll be like the guy who liked to hit himself in the head with a hammer. Why? “Because it always feels so good when I stop.” Kelly Poe Wilson has lived in Flagstaff since 1985. She lives with her wonderful husband, Jim, and her dreadful children, Clementine and Clyde. More of her work can be found at www. kellypoewilson.com. Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 5 HOTPICKS Week of NOV. 20-26 This Week THU-20TH NoCorkageFee FRI-21ST Cheese&Chocolate SAT-22ND CheesePlateSpecials SUN-23RD 1/2PriceGlasses MON-24TH WineTasting 5p TUE-25TH VoluntaryStringBand8P WED-26TH 15%offbottlestogo THU-27TH Closed 30 wines by the glass Cheese Platters & Cheese To Go Happy Thanksgiving Daily Hours: Friday–Saturday 2pm–2am Sunday–Thursday 3pm–12am Located upstairs at: 17 N. SAN FRANCISCO STREET • 773-9463 6 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 Nervous breakthrough WEDNESDAY | 11.26 THURSDAY | 11.20 PEANUT BUTTER JELLY BREAD TIME Jelly Bread‘s got somethin’ they want to share with you, and that’s a mighty infectious groove. Vocalist and drummer Cliff Porter shreds on something like a 20-piece kit—either way, it’s huge. Dave Berry’s vocals and oh-so-smooth lap steel handles the squealing licks backed by Jeremy Hunts’ round-the-mountain bass chops and Eric Matlock’s perfectly matched key-tickling on the Hammond B3 organ. This musical five-spice of serendipitous fusion makes this band the key ingredient to any night worthy of dancing till the sun comes up—or at least till the bars close. With Jelly Bread’s combination of down-home rock ‘n’ roll with a dash of funk, R&B and a whole lot of soul power; it’s a perfect mix of dusty desert storytelling worth writing mom about. Better yet, take mom with, she’d appreciate it so much she’ll forget all about the time you crashed the car when you were 16. Slip into some foxy dancing kicks at the Green Room, 15 N. Agassiz. The show starts at 9 p.m. and is just $5 at the door. 226-8669. www.jellybread.net. I DREAM OF SYNTH POP ¡Mursday! Courtesy photo Murs and ¡Mayday! collide in one of the most epic coastal clashes of all time to bring an elevated experience backed by craftily layered beats. Together, ¡Mursday! packs some of the truest lyrics in the game today and breaks free of modern-day hip-hop’s chains of unrelenting monotony and synthesized, cookie-cutter rhythms. As the story goes, every time the six-piece ¡Mayday! would tour the country away from their home base of Miami, they would pop around to see Murs in his native L.A. habitat just ‘cause he’s an all around rad dude with a fine-tuned ear in the way of a well-written verse. Naturally, music began to flow forth from this budding friendship, and now the rap writer and his extremely talented cohorts have combined to provide a taste into the high-energy lives they lead. Backed by Tech N9ne’s label Strange Music, they have released their self-titled record to thunderous applause, and now they’re bringing the party to the Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen. Ces Cru, Marley B and Cash Lansky are laying their services on thick at the front of the show. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 the day of the show. Doors for the all-ages show open at 7 p.m. and music kicks off at 8 p.m. For more info, call 556-1580 or visit www.orpheumflagstaff.com. To learn more about the collaboration, visit www.strangemusicinc.net. Eric + Erica have set up in Flag so often they may as well be from here, and we’d happily host these dream poppers any day of the week. Since opening for Sean Hayes back in September, they’ve continued to shoot for the stars with their carefully assembled melodies and simple, concise synth beats with autoharp complement. Even after releasing their first vinyl release of their “Side Pony/Blue Ribbon” 7-inch and recently relocating the ole ponderosa to Chapel Hill, N.C., these two still make time for this little spot on the mountain. Their signature musical nature creates a pop-style dreamscape capable of transporting the listener to a magical, introspective world. Eric’s musical revamp includes moving from a drum machine to a live kit outfitted with a foot-pedal synthesizer. Erica’s autoharp and light vocals still carry the message of everything this two-piece has built and represents as her voice floats on a cloud above the tunes they create. Local favorites Teddy’s Bullet will crack the night open, and it’ll be a night worth dreaming of at Firecreek Coffee Co., 22 E. Rte. 66. The show starts at 8 p.m. and is all of $5 at the door. 774-2266. www.ericandericamusic. bandcamp.com. HotPicks FRIDAY | 11.21 SUNDAY | 11.23 NOW ENTERING SANTA’S SECRET PORTAL BUTTER THEM BISCUITS The teeny tiny elves at the Little America Hotel have gathered together to put on one jolly good time with their annual lighting ceremony and famed North Pole Experience. Chevy Chase, for all his might, couldn’t even try to out-do the masterpiece of LED wonder because Flag’s own festive display contains over one MILLION lights in all colors and sizes. Beforehand, partake in ornament decorating, cookies and hot cider—even if you’re physically well beyond childhood. Embark on NPX via a trolley ride through Santa’s secret portal and let your mind wander at the pole of poles. Build toys with the elves, attend Elf University, visit Mrs. Claus and have cookies and snowman soup in the bakery. Santa’s also offering a tour of his ultra-efficient mailroom, office, and his top-secret “Area 47” sleigh hanger which, of course, houses his famous sleigh and mission control system where his magical Christmas Jelly Bread. Courtesy photo trip around the world is tracked. Pile in the old front-wheel drive sleigh and head to the Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler. The night’s events and they are, but it takes creative minds and visions to rise above NPX last from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The lights come on at 6:30 p.m. The the norm and forge a completely unique soundscape. The sixlighting events are free. For more call, 779-7900 or book an NPX piece Seeds have done that, and have continued to grow since package at www.flagstaff.littleamerica.com. they released their fourth LP, Representing, earlier this year. They’ve shared stages with the gamut of genre-defining artists, and their ability to work alongside groups from Rebelution to SAVE A MUSICIAN, PLANT A SEED Skrillex showcase this group’s ability to fit the bill wherever and San Diego, Californ-i-a’s own Tribal Seeds embody an ocean’s with whomever they play. Baltimore-based funksters Ballyhoo! worth of irie that cascades out of speakers like an aural tidal and L.A.’s Beyond I Sight are setting the stage at the Orpheum wave of cohesive rhythms. Their personal style reaches far Theater, 15 W. Aspen. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 the beyond the typical scope of reggae and Rene Jacobo’s lyrical day of the show. Doors for the all-ages show open at 7 p.m. and talents set the group far above the wah-wah down strokes so music starts at 8 p.m. 556-1580. www.tribalseeds.net. pervasive in the genre. Sure reggae beats are exactly what Hot Buttered Rum is leagues above the average jam band. Their eclectic style with a heavy dose of high-powered soul put this five-piece on the map of groovy tunes to bop along to on a summer night, a winter day, a spring morning or a fall … you get the picture. Some of us here at Flag Live are suckers for well-played slide guitar, so HBR seals the deal on that one. A little acoustic slide finds no greater companion than a thumping upright bass, the operatic muse that is a fiddle and an old-time washboard. These guys have added the key components in just the right way and order of appearance to make for tunes you’ll never get out of your head, and we mean that in the best way possible. If that weren’t enough, lead vocalist Erik Yates comes in most times completely out of the blue and gifts listeners with the proper amount of shock-and-awe in the form of his ever so sweet vibrato. Add Prescott electro-funk therapists Spafford to the hot, buttery mix at the Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen. Tickets are $13 in advance and $16 the day of the show. Doors for the all-ages show open at 7 p.m. and the show itself gets a move on at 8 p.m. 556-1580. www.hotbutteredrum.net. Hot Buttered Rum. Courtesy photo PET OF THE WEEK 11665 N. HWY 89 FLAGSTAFF,AZ 86004 ( 6 MI NORTH OF THE FLAGSTAFF MALL) 928-526-5964 WED-SUN MIGGY BLUE SECONDCHANCECENTER.ORG MIGGY WANTS HIS FOREVER HOME! Hi! I’m Miggy Blue! I am a neutered male Flame Point Puff! I’m a handsome cat with bright blue eyes! I’m very friendly and looking for my perrrfect home! Whiskey& Burgers 16 East RoutE 66, FlagstaFF, aZ • FlagbREw.com Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 7 EDITOR’SHEAD Spell wrecked myself By Andrew Wisniewski A phew weeks back hour Toothpaste for Dinner comic red: “Spell check yourself before you spell wreck yourself.” Upon reading it I smiled and laughed, thinking to myself, Yep, that’s me. Man, that is totally me. Thing is, I do spell check myself. And sometimes, I still get spell wrecked. If you reed this colum somewhat regularly, you know exactly watt I’m talking about. From thyme to time I make errors. It happens. It’s part of the job. And when I do I can always count on a friend, acquaintance or someone I used to know to bring to my intention the fact that I have (once again) misspelled a word or to, or sometimes I might even bee lucky enough to receive an email from a reader pointing out sum dumb grammar mistake or typo I overlooked. To be fare, that second one is a rare occurrence, yet know less embarrassing. I’ve learned that I’m good four an average of too per weak. Fore the most part they tend to be obscure homonyms that I either completely forgot about or am not at all familiar with—butt knot always. In looking back, they are always dumb mistakes. I mean, really, really dumb. For example: I spelt apology “aplogy” in a headline. In a headline! I totally forgot the first “oh” and it sucked the heir write out of me. It was like an aero threw my editor heart. And nun too my surprise, it was also one of those rare moments when I received an email calling me out on it. It eight at me four about a weak, but I got over it and moved on. I had too; I had other errors to foolishly make and hate myself fore. Other than that “biggie,” they’ve all been very minor, and all feel the same, no matter how small. Again, four the record, I use spell check. I do. I promise. But spell check is only half the battle. In the course of a long production day this weird thing happens when you stair at a computer screen for ours and ours (in fact, its happening at this vary moment), writing and editing and proofing and re-writing and rereading and re-editing and lotioning and oiling and oiling and lotioning thousands of words of copy. Its almost as if, at a certain point, everything stops making since and things 8 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 start blending together like sum bad acid trip. OK, not that bad, but it is a strange, out-of-body-esque experience where the brain stops functioning in the same weigh it did for most of the production process and easy edits become easily mist. The next day I’ll stroll into twerk, catch my mistakes, and it’ll feel like I wasn’t even their. I’ll cringe and tell myself that I’ll be “better next weak.” Sometimes I am, others not so much—at least in my mind. As I ponder, there aren’t any specific words, grammar rules or stylistic nuances I struggle with two much, or sew aye think. Though, for some reason I can never quite figure out the difference between rain, reign and rein. Just ask my buddy Dave. You slip up once in front of a well-red friend and ewe never here the end of it. Kidding. But he does make fun of me for it all the time. Its really the palate, pallet and palettes of the world that get to me, or, come to the think of it, the pair, pare and pears. Damn them. Seriously, I dew spell check. Honestly. Am I embarrassed when I get wrecked? Always. Its my job to make shore that sort of thing doesn’t make it into the pages of Flag Live, whether it be in my colum, my story or otherwise. It’s my number won job. And every time it happens I hate it all the same and wish I could go back and make the correction. Sadly, much like a tweet, once it’s published and its out they’re, its out their. So, yes, aisle admit, from time to time I do spell wreck myself, and I know it. Sometimes bad. Others times just slightly. On what would seem like rare occasion not at all. And from time to thyme I also except the fact that typos and errors are part of the game, no matter how much I dislike the fact that they are. I guess isle just keep going back and reading through what I’ve written and, wants again, cringe, and hopefully smile and laugh about it later. Its good to laugh at oneself every once-in-a-while. As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a little intentionally un-spell wrecked at the moment. To being better next weak. News Quirks By Roland Sweet Curses, Foiled Again Alan Knight, 47, denied robbing his neighbor in Swansea, Wales, and avoided prosecution by pretending to be “quadriplegic and in a comatose condition, bed-bound at home” after a neck injury, authorities said. They uncovered the ruse by tracking his supermarket loyalty card. Surveillance footage of Knight walking and driving confirmed their suspicion. (South Wales Evening Post) Daniel Rice, 21, wanted for theft in Iowa, was captured in rural Rock Island County, Ill., after he called the sheriff’s office there to report being pursued by as many as 30 coyotes. Deputies who found him recognized him as a wanted fugitive and returned him to MuscatineCounty authorities. (Moline’s WQAD-TV) Risky Art City officials removed a $559,000 sculpture from outside a recreation center in Calgary, Alberta, after it caused the sun to singe an art lover’s jacket. “It’s a beautiful, shiny object, and that, I think, is part of the problem,” Sarah Iley, the city’s art and cultural manager, said. The steel artwork, titled Wishing Well, has hollow hemispheres for people to enter and send it text messages, which it translates into a light and sound display. Iley said the mirrored concave interior directed an intense, narrow ray at the visitor’s jacket. The incident prompted officials to return the sculpture to the artist to fix it. (Calgary Herald) Way To Go Truck driver Gary Anderson, 58, died at a construction site in Jersey City, N.J., after being hit on the head by a one-pound tape measure that fell from a worker’s tool belt on the 50th floor. A public safety official said Anderson wasn’t wearing a hard hat. (Associated Press) Soccer player Peter Biaksangzuala, 23, died after scoring a goal playing for India’s Bethlehem Vengthlang team by celebrating with a backflip. He broke his spine and spent five days in intensive care before succumbing. (Britain’s The Independent) When a twin-engine plane taking off from an airport in Wichita, Kan., lost power, it crashed into a building that FlightSafety International uses to train pilots. Investigators reported three of the four people killed were inside a flight simulator, which duplicates flying situations without the risks of actual flying. (Wichita’s KSNW-TV) Traffic Court After their 15-year-old daughter was killed when the driver of the SUV she was riding in lost control while going nearly 90 miles per hour, Ronald and Tammy Coburn sued Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation. They claimed it contributed to the girl’s death because road signs didn’t adequately warn of curves ahead. A LuzerneCounty jury sided with the parents and assigned 10 percent of the responsibility to PennDOT and the other 90 percent to driver Scott Smith. (Moosic’s WNEP-TV) Thailand’s ruling junta said it would pay traffic police officers to refuse bribes. “We want to change perceptions and practices and to reward those who show they are clean,” Police Major General Adul Narongsak said after awarding two officers $310 for refusing a $3 bribe. “We encourage people to take photographs as evidence.” (Reuters) Playing Doctor Walter Fisher filed a $100,000 lawsuit against Ontario, Canada’s William Osler Health System, which oversees Brampton Civic Hospital, as well as his doctor and several people and companies connected with the television show Saving Hope. Fisher said a man and woman watching the doctor perform his rectal exam were wearing medical attire but, he later learned, were really actors on the show. While lying on his back, “he could feel more than one set of hands on him,” Fishers’ lawyer said. (Toronto Sun) Quirks News Scotty Mitchell landScapeS Dialogue with Beauty Negative Altitude Ivan Trifonov, 70, became the first person to fly a hot air balloon underground. The Austrian pilot descended to the bottom of Croatia’s 675-foot-deep MametCave after maneuvering through the 200-by-230-foot entrance. “I don’t believe this is going to be repeated by anyone ever again,” Trifonov declared after his 25-minute flight. (Britain’s The Guardian) Stalker of the Week Firefighters used jackhammers to partially dismantle a brick chimney where Genoveva NunezFigueroa, 30, was trapped eight feet down for two hours. Rescuers in Ventura County, Calif., lubricated the chimney with dish soap, then pulled Nunez-Figueroa from the chimney and lowered her to the ground with a ladder truck. Sheriff’s Capt. Renee Ferguson said the woman had dated the homeowner multiple times after they met online but her “intent was unclear.” (Los Angeles’s KTLA-TV) Opportunity Knocks Even though the number of British sperm donors has been increasing since 2004, they haven’t kept up with demand. As a result, Denmark and the United States have become major suppliers of sperm to British women. (BBC News) Anti-Social Media The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that parents could be held liable for their children’s Facebook postings. The decision involved parents who didn’t force their son to delete a fake and defamatory Facebook profile targeting a classmate after his school notified them that the victim’s parents had complained. (The Wall Street Journal) Firebuggery A British schoolgirl assigned to gain work experience at a hardware store set it on fire, causing $1.6 million worth of damage, but her attorney insisted his client hadn’t “intended to harm anyone” but “got a bit bored.” John Mohammed told Warwick Crown Court the girl “thought it would cause some disruption, sufficient for her to be able to go home.” (Britain’s The Express) Sneaky Small Pennsylvania authorities charged Eric C. Opitz, 45, with fraudulently obtaining human growth hormones by claiming they were prescribed for treatment of pituitary dwarfism. Children with that condition typically don’t reach 5 feet by the time they’re adults. Opitz is 6-feet-3 and weighs 450 pounds. (NJ.com) Space Invaders Beware The U.S. government changed its mind about dismantling old nuclear weapons scheduled for retirement next year, deciding they’re an “irreplaceable national asset” that should be saved to “use in planetary defense against earthbound asteroids,” according to the National Nuclear Security Administration. The plan is one of several ways the Obama administration has focused on asteroid defense. (The Seattle Times) Celebrate the beauty of southern Utah and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument On view through Feb. 15 Music this week: Friday 11/21 • 7-11pm Karl Jones Folk, Celtic, Acoustic Sat 11/22 • 7-10pm James Weston On Tour from Nashville Raw Blues & Rockin Folk Electronic Detection When a witness notified authorities of a kidnapping in Philadelphia, police checked surveillance video at the scene that showed a man pulling a 22-year-old woman toward a car bearing a used-car dealer’s name. The dealer sells to customers with poor credit and routinely installs GPS devices so the vehicle can be easily located if it needs to be repossessed. “We called the dealership, and within five minutes they had the location,” sheriff’s Capt. Jayson Crawley said. Federal agents surrounded the car in Jessup, Md., and arrested Delvin Barnes, 37. The abducted woman was uninjured. (Associated Press) 10 E. Route 66 928-266-1282 facebook.com/TheStateBar Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 9 Screen Not all the way off the jetway Reviewed by Sam Mossman I Dumb and Dumber To does not represent t has been quite a while since we were an exception to the rule, though it is not an treated to the antics of Lloyd Christmas (Jim extreme case of sequel failure, either. The loss Carey) and Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels), but of quality here is more akin to Anchorman now after a 20-year hiatus, these guys are 2 rather than the horrible decline of at it again. It’s not all fun and games The Hangover franchise. Consider though, Harry has a problem. He the rating of Dumb and Dumber needs a new kidney and the To given above to be based prospects for a donor seem on the fact that the original slim. However, a turn of fate Dumb and Dumber is one of reveals the fact that Harry Directed by Bobby and Peter my favorite comedies and has a long lost daughter and Farrelly would easily receive an A before you know it the dimRated PG-13 grade. As with any sequel, if witted pair is off on another HARKINS THEATERS you have no love for the origiadventure to find her. nal, you should steer well away Generally sequels represent from the newer release. a drop in quality from the original. All of that being said, Dumb and Certainly there are exceptions to the Dumber To was rather enjoyable and it serves rule, but it isn’t terribly often that a sequel is as a better counterpart to the original film going to surpass its predecessor. This is espethan the subpar prequel, Dumb and Dumberer: cially true with the comedic sequel. It seems When Harry Met Lloyd. There were plenty of like the characters always lose their impact and laughs, and while the tone was reminiscent the gags are tired and not quite as funny. The of the original film it managed to avoid being sequel will often try a bit too hard to recapture completely derivative and repetitive. It helped the glory of its predecessor. The results can be to reunite the Farrelly brothers with Carey and clumsy and repetitive. DUMB AND DUMBER TO B My little brony Daniels. Obviously recasting was not an option, but getting the Farrelly brothers behind the camera made the whole affair seem more authentic. Then there is the nostalgia factor to Reviewed by Adrienne Bischoff character, Twilight Sparkle, the bookish pony. And the attendA personal friend of Bell, director Brent Hodge spends a little ees at BronyCon could easily be mistaken for Comic-Con or Star too much time following her. And the few other storylines he Trek fans. So the discomfort surrounding grown men enjoying a weaves into the documentary don’t quite make the film varied girl’s program speaks more to our rigid definitions of men enough, even at just 78 minutes. But it does explain the than anything else. term “brohoof,” (a pony high-five, in case you were Bronies shows the shaming boys and men wondering), and introduces us to Drs. Patrick face when they share their love of MLP. At the Edwards and Marsha Redden, psychologists who same time states are lifting bans on gay marhave intensively researched brony culture. (The riage, we still adhere to a stiflingly narrow typical brony is a heterosexual, educated male idea of heterosexual masculinity. Sure it’d be in his 20s.) Directed by Brent Hodge better if bronies learned the values of friendThere is also the heart-warming story of Rated Unrated ship from, say, human relationships, but they Bryan Mischke, an Iraq War veteran who lost NETFLIX shouldn’t be subject to scorn, especially when all previous interest in art until he found MLP. we think nothing of the hours spent on Call of It turns out MLP has inspired countless artists Duty or Grand Theft Auto. and musicians. But if you have time to watch only To boot, Bronies takes the time to flesh out its one brony documentary, make it Bronies. storylines. Daniel Richards, an astute young man with Bronies gives a better overall look into the appeal of Asperger’s, faces his fears of crowds to attend a Brony convenMLP. Turns out, the reboot is much closer to The Powerpuff Girls tion. Lyle Gilpatrick, a precocious 16-year-old, convinces his series in its humor and look than the original 1986 MLP show. conservative father Tom to take him to BronyCon. It may not (Its creator, Lauren Faust, is married to The Powerpuff Girls creconvince you to watch Friendship Is Magic, but Bronies successator, Craig McCracken.) So it’s smart enough to appeal to older fully explains the magic behind it. audiences, especially those who identify with the show’s main A BRONY TALE U ntil Citizenfour becomes available here, you can settle for the next best thing: two documentaries about bronies, the adult and stereotypically male fans of the My Little Pony TV series reboot. While the show has fans of all genders, both documentaries (Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony (2013) and A Brony Tale, released this year) focus on the unexpected male fan base. A Brony Tale mainly follows Ashleigh Bell, a voice-over artist for the show’s reboot, as she attends her first BronyCon. 10 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 consider. Seeing beloved characters onscreen again is always a welcome treat, even if it doesn’t quite hit the bar set by the original. B- Extra Butter Doing the splits In Hollywood, one isn’t always only S uzanne Collins’ wildly popular Hunger Games trilogy of young-adult novels sold millions of copies and was practically a sure thing for a movie treatment. Indeed, the first two adaptations were very successful, and the final volume of the series opens this weekend … but sometimes “final’ doesn’t quite mean “last.” Instead the third novel, Mockingjay, has been split into two movies, with Part 2 scheduled for November of 2015. What’s the deal with the split finale? The first movie I recall that was released in two parts (but not in terms of the latter being a sequel) was Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Volume 1 and Volume 2 released just seven months apart in 2003 and 2004. Kill Bill was initially planned as just one movie, and in fact was shown as such at Cannes, but at more than four hours the decision was made to divide it into two volumes. The two-part “final chapter of a series” trend—at least in the young-adult fantasy genre—seems to have started with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 2010 and 2011. The seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling’s beloved series was a weighty one, both literally and figuratively, with a good deal of action combined with plenty of plot and back-story. Having read the books I could understand why the studio would want to provide the extra screen time. The strategy certainly didn’t hurt at the box office either, leading one to question how much the move was motivated by financial considerations. The source material is finite, it’s been a great run, so why not squeeze a little more life out of a good thing? By Dan Stoffel The strategy can backfire, however, as illustrated by the extension of that awful waste of celluloid that was the Twilight series. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn was dragged out to Part 1 and Part 2 in 2011-12, much to the horror of most and to the delight of tween girls who will realize their mistake in a few more years. Making connections since 1994 And later this season, the third and final (I hope) installation of The Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies, will hit theaters. Driven by the incredible success of his Lord of the Rings films, Peter Jackson originally intended just two Hobbit movies, and that might seem to make sense given how short the source material was. But Jackson knows a money machine when he sees one, and has been completely willing to stretch a two-paragraph skirmish from the book into a 40-minute battle on the big screen, and to invent entire characters and storylines. Don’t expect this pattern to end, as Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War has already been announced as a two-parter, as has Allegiant, which was the third book in Veronica Roth’s Divergent series. In Hollywood, “trilogy” doesn’t necessarily refer to “three,” nor “final” to “last.” For �ilm times check these sites HARKINS: www.harkinstheaters.com NAU FILM SERIES: www.nau.edu/filmseries NAU INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES: www.nau.edu/intfilms MONTHLY HARKINS INDIE SERIES & SEDONA FILMS: www.sedonafilmfestival.org E L A S 25 70 To 100 used skis & boards Layaway Available Over 60 brands 5 WAX Must present coupon off ALL 2013-2014 GEAR $ $ EXP: 11/30/14 $ 10 off FULL TUNE Must present coupon EXP: 11/30/14 Fla gst aff, AZ RETAIL • RENTAL • REPAIR 801 North Humphreys 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day (open all week as well to beat the rush) Check us out on Facebook at “Flagstaff Ski Haus” for additional deals and events Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 11 STAGE By diandra markgraf The buzz in the night NAU Theatre tackles the electrified Victorian age I n the darkened Studio Theatre on NAU’s campus, a startlingly strong buzz periodically emanates from behind the wood-paneled set of In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play). It starts faint as a mosquito and grows louder and more persistent each time an invisible hand flips the switch. Scenic designer Stephen House laughs and wastes no time identifying the aural stimuli echoing across the room. “Oh, that’s one of the vibrators.” NAU Theatre’s newest endeavor deals not only with the device after which part of the play’s title is affectionately named, but the invention that gives it the jolt—electricity. “The vibrator is just one of those many symbols that stands for people wanting to be self-realized in some way,” says director Mac Groves. For students forging their own paths in the world, bringing Sarah Ruhl’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominated work to NAU is vastly important “because we owe it to our students to expose them to the widest possible range of theatre. This is a contemporary play. It’s full of some really simple but dynamic and vital symbolism,” Groves says. In the Victorian age of In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play), both men and women ignored their own sexuality even in marriage. Husbands often brought their wives into doctor’s offices with symptoms of sensitivity to light and sound, constant weeping and headaches. These “hysterical” women were introduced to the brand new medical treatment electricity offered. One couple, Mr. and Mrs. Daldry (Stephen Willis and Alexia Coppell) approaches Dr. Givings (David Vigani) for marital help while his wife Catherine (Carter Conaway) tends to her baby. Mrs. Daldry’s black velvet overcoat lightly brushes the ground as she undresses in Dr. Givings’ office for the first time. Her treatment leaves her startled and confused 12 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 yet with a markedly improved demeanor. Costume designer Jen Peterson says, “The sexuality of what’s happening has been taken completely out of the equation for them. This treatment is helping his Alexia Coppell and Emily Luna share a moment during In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play). Photo by Ben Alexander wife; he doesn’t see it as this other doctor is basically taking care of business for him.” Coppell laughs as she says, “The doctor doesn’t even have any idea and he’s sitting right next to me!” House explains the concepts of communication and misunderstandings. “So a lot of these relationships, their problem is they’re just talking at each other, they’re not talking to each other and understanding each other,” he says. “Some of them go through the whole show and don’t get there. Others get closer.” on your own, and whatever answer you come throwing up her arms. “The clothing of the time Some characters get closer in unexpected up with, you’re going to evolve with that betperiod, it’s not done very often [in theatre] ways. For Mrs. Daldry, she grows increasingly ter as you grow,” she says. “If you like those because it’s the bustle era and it’s hard to sit in attracted to Dr. Givings’ assistant, Annie, but feelings, that’s OK, you’re allowed to like those a bustle. It was basically a big structured cage given the period, can hardly identify her feelfeelings, but you don’t have to do that to please that made your butt look big.” ings let alone act on them. anybody, to please the feeling.” She notes the play speaks a modern lanAs the married women encroach upon The cast erupts in laughter as she finishes, guage, too, and women have since ditched the medically-induced orgasms for the sake of their “It just has to be something that you can sleep cage for a bra and shapewear. own sanities, they are also completely thrown with at the end of the night. Groves outlines the contemporary with by learning that same euphoria can be achieved See what the buzz is about with In the the advent of smartphones, observing people at home. Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) at NAU’s could choose to be completely devoid of “The whole idea is there’s something Studio Theatre in the Performing Arts Building human contact. about this treatment they receive that is excit(building 37). The play’s second round of perforThe players discuss gender roles, stereoing, it’s stimulating, intriguing and mysterious, mances are Thu, Nov. 20 through Sat, Nov. 22 at types and unconventional love and overwhelmbut it never occurs to them until the end of the 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sun, Nov. 23. A 30-minute ingly agree communication is key—in relationplay that they can have the same thing—much pre-show panel discussion about the play’s ships and especially with oneself—and hope the better—with their husbands.” themes will take place before the Thursday, Friaudience leaves with a new perspective. To set the mood, House and Peterson had day and Saturday shows at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 Coppell advises the audience to explore their work cut out for them while connecting for general admission; $12 for seniors; $8 for the characters’ sensibilities as a means to examthe themes of light and dark through set design youth and $2 for students with ID. 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Three Bowls by Louie Albertson 14 14flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 flaglive.com | Nov. 20–26, 2014 3 4 5 The annual It’s Elemental exhibit showcases local creative spirit through the basic and powerful By Diandra Markgraf & REFINED Imagine your kitchen cabinets packed with plates, bowls, mugs and glasses. Maybe they all belong to a matching set grandma handed down when she decided her ’70s-era avocado green flower pattern had grown outdated. A chunk of a paycheck may have gone toward a brand new set of your own choosing. Perhaps each piece was collected at so many thrift stores it would be impossible to name them all. Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com Nov. 20–26, 2014 | flaglive.com15 15 7 8 N ow pick a piece and flip it over. Examine the company’s minimalist stamp or even the maker’s scrolling initials. Wherever its origins, scattered however far across the country or even the globe, each piece serves a purpose and each tells a story. At the 14th annual It’s Elemental exhibition, big-name and breakout artists were juried in to showcase multidimensional works of stunning functional art and even greater technique. At the opening reception last weekend, visitors received insight into the stories behind these pieces, like how an artist could fuse spiky copper bullets to a grandfather clock. Winners were selected as the “best” examples in the categories of glass, metal, fiber, wood and clay. J. Adrienne Dienno swept in metal with her married copper and silver Tile Rattle. Valarie Connell’s Lazy Bear decorative pyrography took over in wood while collaborators Cathi Borthwick and Sharon Richards hung on by far more than a thread in the fiber division. Secret Valley by Judi Hartman took the prize for glass. A slew of NAU students adjoin the show in the accompanying “Foundations” exhibition. This year, three ceramics students jumped from the ground floor to the big show alongside veteran ceramicists like 6 16 16flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 flaglive.com | Nov. 20–26, 2014 Elizabeth Bonzani and Jerry McGlothlin who won “Best in Clay” for his stoneware teapot with cane handle. Happy accidents Louie Albertson, Levon Miller and Tolley Rippon have more in common than a university major and an affinity for clay minerals. Their first experience in the tactile arts echo one another as each discovered their mineral-laden medium in high school. Intertwining ties led them on their respective journeys to NAU for the world-class wood firing program. These three exceptional talents ultimately learned passions can derive from a happy accident. In his home state of California, Albertson went to a public high school that didn’t exactly promote fine arts. Before NAU, he was studying to become a police officer. He subconsciously thought, “I don’t want a job where I could potentially get shot at and die, so I think I’m going to pursue this clay thing.” In Rippon’s case, he followed a former girlfriend in taking a ceramics class at an artcentric Portland, Ore., high school. Though they split, it’s this sort of serendipitous event that played a part in him playing with clay instead of paint. “In ceramics, especially with wood fire, there’s no way you could fire one of those kilns by yourself, you just can’t do it,” Rippon says. “You need this community backing you in order to be able to fire not only their work but your work in order to have anything done at all.” 9 10 11 13 Both artists share a table in the ceramics studio. They tweak and borrow design elements from each other, but still retain their individual mark as artists. Albertson’s technically clean, perfectly thrown pots now bear slouching artists for its unpredictability and appearance compared to all-over glaze. “With wood fire, the whole outside of it is raw clay, and all the colors you get—the oranges, the reds—are all because of two things: flashing and “I put that into the ceramics, because really, you’re kissing it when you drink from it. Really the only other things you do that with are nourishment, which is extremely important to your health, and with a lover, which is important features and sliced-off facets reminiscent of Rippon’s cups and bottles. ash accumulation. When you fire, the fire finds a path through the kiln and will weave through all the pottery,” Rippon says. “The places it touches the pot is what’s called flashing. It creates a streak so you can see where the flame was actually touching your pot. Then ash will come into the kiln because you’re burning wood, and ash melts at 1,600-degrees. It’ll go in and stick to your pots then melt and forms it own glaze. It can be greens or blacks or grey or pinks depending on the kind of wood you fire with.” to your spiritual and emotional well being.” Potters are generally thought of as makers of functional forms—and Albertson says that’s exactly what they should be. He adds he’s running out of cabinet space and may have to find a new home for his “dumb Pottery Barn stuff” or reshelve friends’ pieces. Still, he remembers the story behind each and every cup, mug, bowl and plate. Even if the artists’ name has left him, he still knows exactly when and where he found it. He enjoys when he sells a piece or gives one to a friend because they’ll make excellent use of it—even if it finds its way to the back of the cupboard for a while. He imagines the piece will resurface one day and the owner will remember him fondly, and he says, “I think it’s just a way to give a little piece of yourself to those who appreciate you—or even love you.” The 14th annual It’s Elemental exhibit runs through Dec. 20 at the Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Ft. Valley Road. The gallery is open Tue–Sun from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The Fine Craft Sale accompanies the exhibition Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 7 from noon-4 p.m. For more info, call 779-2300 or visit www.flagartscouncil.org. Style and technique 12 Rippon explains he has extreme dyslexia and has trouble reading past a seventh-grade level, but his fluid, confident speech would give no hint to his learning issues. He speaks of his medium and instructors in the highest regard and can rattle off multi-syllabic kiln styles without breaking for breath. His unending science experiment in clay lends to his encyclopedic knowledge of fire and how its unpredictability affects the resulting forms. His personal favorite is the train kiln where he can use a reduction cooling technique. After the fire has reached its peak heat of 2,300 degrees, he seals up all the air to the kiln except one little hole to shove in little pieces of wood. “The wood burns up all the oxygen in the kiln,” he says. “So the fire is hungry and starved for oxygen; it leeches oxygen molecules out from the pots and glazes. It turns things black or really red, dark oranges instead of brown and green.” The wood fire technique appeals to these Feelings and origins In the world of hand-thrown clay, functionality and aesthetic create an experience worth more than a quick glance. Rippon calls a cup “one of the most intimate objects you could possibly ever own because you hold it in your hands and you’re feeling the warmth and the texture of the cup. You put it to your lips, and there are very few things in this world you touch to your face, which is a weird thing to think about, but I think that’s kind of cool.” With the user in mind, he designs smooth, thick lips for his drinking vessels, and likens the lip to a lover. 6. Avatar by John Stebila 7. The Eyes Have It by Sandy Quintanilla 8. Secret Valley by Judi Hartman 9. Nature’s Wrap by Katherine Farr 10. Stoneware Teapot with Cane Handle by Jerry McGlothlin 11. Northern Arizona Skies Pendant/Pin by Stewart Thomson 12. Canyon Dreams by Brenda Smith 13. Overview of the exhibition. Nov. 20-26, 20–26,2014 2014 || flaglive.com flaglive.com 17 17 MUSIC By mykel vernon-sembach Sub mer ged in the sub con sci ous All wrapped up in Phutureprimitive’s traditional yet refreshing electronic twist Rain of Phutureprimitive. Courtesy photo 18 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 T echnology has found its grip secure within society’s basic operations. Although it has become so integral to our lives, some are still perturbed at its constant presence, including music. Some argue that technology’s musical influence lacks the intricacy of more classical styles. Yet, San Francisco DJ/producer Phutureprimitive, also known as Rain, has bridged the futuristic and the traditional into ambient EDM that enlightens and entertains without fail. Rain’s discovery of music at an early age hinted toward the ultimate fruition of Phutureprimitive; his passion only growing stronger as he began DJing during the ’90s. He began integrating his own home mixes into his standard DJ lineup and his subtle psych-electronic influence flourished among his fan base. Ten years after his first full release, Rain’s iconic style has been withstanding the test of the music charts and audiences. In his early productions, Rain relied on organic instruments such as the didgeridoo, guitar, tribal percussion as well as naturally-occurring sound effects. Compared to today’s trending electronic artists, Phutureprimitive is quite the contrary. What makes Rain stand apart is his modification of instruments that already exist. His music develops into complex fractals from rather basic foundations, building upon itself and growing at its own natural pace, while his success relies on slow, dramatic ascension and deliberate drops that make the audience conscious of every beat. For Rain, his creativity comes down to the quality of the production rather than quantity. Phutureprimitive rests between a state of familiarity and unexplored music territory. Like taking the first jump of the summer into the local watering hole, the thrill of embracing the unknown is what gives Rain the trust of his audience. Much like electronic legends Tipper and Shpongle, he draws his audience in with familiar instruments, breaching preconceived notions of electronic performances. Rather than practicing the traditional use of instruments, Rain creates infinite possibilities by modifying familiar sounds to re-ignite the feeling of newness and discovery among audience members. This familiarity within their music creates an immediate connection and trust between the participant and spectator, allowing him to provide guidance much like a digital shepherd. While Rain’s earlier work—Sub Conscious (2004), Kinetik (2011)— remains a keystone to his discography, his latest EP Searching for Beauty in the Darkest Places: Part 1, released last year, explores his ability to access emotions of conflict rather than the subtleties. The opening track, “Enemy” is a prerequisite for the emotional presence of the album. It stands as the cornerstone to personal struggles—internal and external alike—and illustrates a set intention not only for the artist, but for the audience as well. Searching for Beauty wanes and waxes itself into the realms of dubstep, pop-vocal and house influences, but Rain remains true to his melodic tendencies. He offsets the immense and foreign beats with soft, yet empowered vocals by Jillian Ann that are integral to his composition. His only grounding to any familiar instrumentation are Ann’s vocals, which communicate ideas through a direct message rather than implication. $8 GROWl WEDNE ER SDAYS TAPROOM OPEN: WED, THURS, FRI 4-9PM & SAT & SUN 2-7PM 4366 E. Huntington Drive Flagstaff, AZ 86004 www.HISTORICBREWINGCOMPANY.com Seasonal Jobs AVAILABLE NOW Distribution Center Inbound Call Center Shipping/Receiving Order picking/Janitorial Customer Services Reps Close to Campus $9.00-10.00/ hr $10.75/ hr Apply performancestaff.com Call Performance Staffing 928-526-6499 or email resume to beth@performancestaff.com Phutureprimitive at the Green Room in 2013. Photo by Tulasi (FaeryPrincess LemonMoon) Devi The album continues to exercise his ability to encapsulate raw energy and calculated precision into his tracks. Ultimately, the most iconic track of the album is his own remix of “The Human Experience – Dusted Compass.” As though sighing after holding one’s breath, the final song is a relief, calming and providing closure to the first half of the five-song release. This album differs drastically from his previous work, a step into unknown territory for both Rain and his listeners. In addition to his emotionally dense album, Rain developed an interactive piece to his tour performance to present the audience with a moment of self-reflection. Albeit simple, utilizing only permanent markers and duct tape, he encourages his audience to write down their fears or “demons” and place them on the bottom of their shoes. The act of dancing out their negative thoughts, fears and demons creates a rather unorthodox meditation aura, with the entirety of the audience concentrating on the betterment of themselves in the most surprising of moments. The performance goes even further as Rain brings custom built stage production, 3-D projection mapping and dancer-generated visuals on tour; submerging his audience into an all out imaginary dimension. The performance transforms with Technicolor visuals and the talent of ritual dancer Caeli La, whose dancing presents a tactile human element to the otherwise entirely digital production. Rain’s immersive live performance only adds to the intensity of his electronic composition. His commitment to creating a carefullycrafted and completely conscious performance has multiplied into an entirely different plane of existence. The dedication to creating a temporary world to address one’s well-being is refreshing in a culture where partying is often the main goal in music performance. Phutureprimitive brings forth both the beauty of technological advancement and the traditional purpose of music to rejuvenate the soul in a well-composed production that will leave the audience empowered. See Phutureprimitive with opener Kaminanda Sat, Nov. 22 at the Green Room, 15 N. Agassiz with opening performance by Jeremiah Green and Emmett White presented by InnerSpace. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Music gets going at 8 p.m. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 226-8669 or visit www.flagstaffgreenroom.com. To learn more about Phutureprimitive and to listen to his music, visit www.phutureprimitive.com. 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But in response to public disgust at the grotesque excess in the platinum paychecks of top bosses, corporations have added a new level of “pay police” to oversee the process—“compensation consultants,” they’re called. These specialists are hired to analyze industry-wide data to advise corporate boards on the going rate for top dogs, thus assuring an impartial assessment on pay that can calm public furor. Really? Ha! Surely you joke. Guess who hires the consultant? Astonishingly, the board often delegates that delicate assignment to the CEO! But even when the board runs the process, the chief’s pay keeps going up, up, and away. One reason is that board members By Jim Hightower like to brag to their country-club peers that they have the hottest of hotshot CEOs, and you don’t prove that by paying chump change. CorporateWorld measures everything by money, so its cultural ethic dictates that a top-notch top dog is defined by a spectacular level of pay, and the “best” is the one who commands the most. The contrived, self-serving corporate dogma that multimillion-dollar executive compensation is determined by the invisible hand of the mysterious marketplace is pure P.T. Barnum—Elmer Gantry—Wizard of Oz hokum. A truer system of establishing a CEO’s worth would be the old pirate system—let every worker on the corporate ship vote on it. Jim Hightower is a best-selling author, radio commentator, nationally syndicated columnist and editor of The Hightower Lowdown, a populist political newsletter. He has spent the past four decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers that ought-to-be: consumers, working families, small businesses, environmentalists and just-plain-folks. For more of his work, visit www.jimhightower.com. I was once cast for the show CHiPs to play the Hispanic rookie cop. They were going to call it CHiPs and Salsa. whole foods market prescott 1112 Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305 928.445.7370 Hours: 7AM – 8PM daily Editing and revising ideas since 1994. 20 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 Northern Arizona’s Daily Event Listings Various Events Thu 11.20 Beaver Street Gallery: Opening reception for the gallery’s fourth Winter Showcase. Featuring art you may have missed. Runs through Feb. 27 in the Alpha and Delta spaces. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.5 p.m. and by appt. 28 S. Beaver. 214-0408 Circus Arts Studio: Pole, silks, trapeze, lyra (hoops) and hula hoop six week sessions from Nov. 3 through Dec. 21. Session classes are once per week. Most sessions are drop-in friendly. $110 for a six week session or $20 drop in. For a full schedule or to sign up, visit www.flagstaffaerial.org. 401 W. Santa Fe, Ste. #2 W. 560-9485 Coconino Center for the Arts: 14th annual It’s Elemental exhibition. A juried show that features locally handmade, one-of-akind creations. Opening reception Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. Through Dec. 20. Gallery open Tue-Sun from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2300 N. Ft. Valley Road. 779-2300 Downtown Flagstaff: Flagstaff Eats. Walking food tours in downtown Flag. Two-and-a-half hours of walking and sampling food from seven different restaurants. Tours offered every weekend Thursday through Sunday. $40 per person. Sign up on www.flagstaffeats.com. 213-9233 Flagstaff Federated Community Church: Continuing Taoist tai chi. Every Thursday. 5:307:30p.m. flagstaff.az@taoist.org. 400 W Aspen. 288-2207 Flagstaff Federated Community Church: Weekly Mindfulness Meditation every Thursday. Room 24 upstairs. 6:30 p.m. instruction, 7-8:30 p.m. sitting and walking meditation. 8:30 p.m. discussion. Come and go anytime. Free and open to all. 400 W. Aspen. 774-7383 Grand Canyon Dinner Theatre and Steakhouse: Nightly performances. www.grandcanyondinnertheatre.com. 7 p.m. Tusayan. (928) 638-0333 The Green Room: Science on Tap. “Life of the Greater Grand Canyon.” Presented by Dr Jut Wynne-Cave. 7 p.m. Free. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669 Lanning Gallery: Artist Reception: Annual Michael Grant Exhibition welcomes the master jeweler who unveils his newest pieces. 5-8 p.m. during Sedona’s First Friday Art Walk. Through Nov. 30. 431 State Rte. 179. Hozho. Sedona. (928) 282-6865 Lumberyard Brewing Co.: Trivia night. Sign up begins at 7 p.m. Seating at 9 p.m. and the game starts at 9:30 p.m. Grand Prize is $30 off tab. Free. 10 p.m. 5 S. San Francisco. 779-2739 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Alive Minds Cinema Series: Breath of the Gods. One night only. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 The Museum Club: Shadows Benefit Comedy Night. Featuring Aaron Woodall and Ryan Wingfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $20. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434 Orpheum Theater: Full Draw Film Tour. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. $11 in advance, $14 the day of the show. All ages. 15 W. Aspen. 556-1580 Red Rock State Park: Guided nature walk at 10 a.m. Guest speaker or a ranger/naturalist gives a 45-minute talk at 2 p.m. Park is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 per vehicle. 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop. Sedona. (928) 282-6907 Simply Spiritual Healing: Thursday night meditation. Every Thursday. 6-7 p.m. $20. All are invited. 105 E. Birch. 779-6322 NOV. 20–26, 2014 Studio Theater: In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl. Second round of performances Nov. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 23. Knoles Drive in the performing arts building (bldg 37) on the NAU campus. 523-5661 West of the Moon Gallery: Featuring the work of George Averbeck, Shonto Begay, Carol Benally, Dave Edwards, Robin Cadigan, Holly Gramm, Joni Pevarnik and many more. 14 N. San Francisco. 774-0465 June issue ON SALE NOW Music Events Thu 11.20 Cruiser’s Café: World musician Vincent Z. Noon-2:30 p.m. Every Thursday. 233 Historic Rte. 66. Williams. 635-2445 The Green Room: Jelly Bread. Alt-rock, funk and soul from Reno, Nev. 9 p.m. $5. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669 Hops on Birch: Brian White. 9 p.m. Free. 22 E. Birch Ave. 774-4011 Main Stage Theater: Third Thursdays Blues Jam with Joe Neri’s Blues Dawg. 7-10 p.m. Free. 1 S. Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460 Mia’s Lounge: Arctic Fox. Jazz. 9 p.m. Free. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315 Raven Café: Cross-Eyed Possum. 8 p.m. Free. 142 N. Cortez. Prescott. (928) 717-0009 The Spirit Room: Black Forest Society. 8 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome. (928) 634-8809 Tinderbox Annex: Brian White. 7-9 p.m. 34 S. San Francisco. 226-8400 Various Events Fri 11.21 Flagstaff Elk’s Lodge: Weekly all-you-can-eat Fish Fry. Fish fry begins at 6 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. $10. Must be 18 or older to participate in bingo. All proceeds benefit Elks Children Charities. Every Friday. 2101 N. San Francisco. 774-6271 Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center: Taoist tai chi. Every Friday. 9-10:30 a.m. flagstaff.az@taoist.org. 245 N. Thorpe. 288-2207 Little America Hotel: Twentieth annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony and North Pole Experience. Build toys with the elves, attend Elf University, visit Mrs. Claus and have cookies and snowman soup in the bakery, tour Santa’s mailroom, office and his top-secret “Area 47” Sleigh Hanger and more. 4-8 p.m. Free. 2515 E. Butler. 779-7900 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Film screening: One Chance. (4 p.m. Fri, Sat and Mon; 7 p.m. Tue and Wed.) All Relative. (7 p.m. Fri, Sat and Mon; 4 p.m. Tue and Wed.) $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 Studio Theater: In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl. Second round of performances Nov. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 23. Knoles Drive in the performing arts building (bldg 37) on the NAU campus. 523-5661 Pulse continued on page 22 Pick it up at the following locations: Babbitt’s Backcountry Outfitters (on the corner of Aspen and San Francisco) Route 66 Mini Market (on the corner of Birch and San Francisco) Barns & Noble on Milton Rd. Walgreen’s on Fourth St. Walgreen’s on Milton and Riordan $2.99 plus tax. Annual subscriptions at www.namlm.com Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 21 Pulse continued from page 21 Music Events Fri 11.21 Altitudes Bar and Grill: Jimmy Deblois. 7-10 p.m. 2 S. Beaver. 214-8218 Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation: The Flagstaff Folk Project presents: Husband and wife duo Four Shillings Short. Celtic, folk and world music. 7:15 p.m. $5. 510 N. Leroux. 779-4492 Center for Indigenous Music and Culture: Todo Mundo. World music. 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 213 S. San Francisco. 523-3849 The Green Room: Red Elvises. Mid-’90s L.A.-based Russian American band. Funk rock, surf, rockabilly, reggae folk rock and traditional Russian styles of music. 9 p.m. $5. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669 The Hive: We Hungry: Hip-Hop Showcase. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $5 at the door. All ages. 2 S. Beaver, Ste 190. 864-9675 Hops on Birch: Duane Mark. 9 p.m. Free. 22 E. Birch Ave. 774-4011 Main Stage Theater: DJ ill.Ego Presents: Twerksgiving. 9 p.m. Free. 1 S. Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460 Majerle’s Sports Grill: Ricky Ray and Mr. Biscuit. 5-8 p.m. Free. 102 W. Rte. 66. 774-6463 Mia’s Lounge: Trebuchet. 9 p.m. Free. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315 The Museum Club: Von Cotton. 9 p.m. $5. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434 Oak Creek Brewing Co.: decker. 8 p.m. Free. 2050 Yavapai Drive. Sedona. (928) 204-1300 Orpheum Theater: Tribal Seeds with special guests Ballyhoo!, Gonzo and Beyond I Sight. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $17 in advance, $20 the day of the show. All ages. 15 W. Aspen. 556-1580 Raven Café: The Cheek Tones. 8 p.m. Free. 142 N. Cortez. Prescott. (928) 717-0009 Rene at Tlaquepaque: Linda Sandoval. Jazz singer and pianist. 5:30-9 p.m. 336 State Rte. 179. #B118. Sedona. (928) 282-9225 The Spirit Room: Afternoons with Moon Dog. 1 p.m. Free. Mountain Stranded Time. 8 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome. (928) 634-8809 State Bar: Karl Jones. Celtic, folk and acoustic music. 7-11 p.m. Free. 10 E. Rte. 66. 226-1282 Various Events Sat 11.22 Flagstaff Recreation Center: Zumba class. Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. $5. 2403 N. Izabel. 779-1468 Galaxy Diner: Swing Dance Club every Saturday. Lessons from 7-10 p.m. Free. 931 E. Historic Rte. 66. 774-2466 James Cullen Park: Continuing Taoist tai chi. Every Saturday 9-10:30 a.m. flagstaff.az@taoist.org. Bonito/Hopi and Apache. 288-2207 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Film screening: One Chance. (4 p.m. Sat and Mon; 7 p.m. Tue and Wed.) All Relative. (7 p.m. Sat and Mon; 4 p.m. Tue and Wed.) $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Zenprov Comedy: Happy Thanksgiggling. 7:30 p.m. $15, $12 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 Murdoch Community Center: Zumba class. Every Saturday at 9 p.m. $5. 203 E. Brannen. 226-7566 NOV. 20–26, 2014 Red Rock State Park: Saturday and Wednesday daily bird walks. 7 a.m. Park is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 per vehicle. 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop. Sedona. (928) 282-6907 Studio Theater: In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl. Second round of performances Nov. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 23. Knoles Drive in the performing arts building (bldg 37) on the NAU campus. 523-5661 Music Events Sat 11.22 Altitudes Bar and Grill: Flat Fives. 7-10 p.m. 2 S. Beaver. 214-8218 Rick Cyge. Guitarist. 6-9 p.m. 1370 W. State Rte. 89A, #12. Sedona. (928) 282-0010 The Green Room: Culture Shock Presents: Phutureprimitive and Kaminanda. EDM from San Francisco and British Columbia. 8 p.m. $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669 The Hive: Forming Stories. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $5 at the door. All ages. 2 S. Beaver, Ste 190. 864-9675 Hops on Birch: Viola and the Brakemen. 9 p.m. Free. 22 E. Birch Ave. 774-4011 Main Stage Theater: Syntheticide Entertainment Presents: Oath to Ashes Video Premiere with Element a440 and more. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. 1 S. Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460 Mia’s Lounge: Stone Soul with Sol Tribe. DJ and band. 9 p.m. Free. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315 The Museum Club: Von Cotton. 9 p.m. $5. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434 Oak Creek Brewing Co.: Kenzo. 3-6 p.m. Open mic. 8 p.m. Free. 2050 Yavapai Drive. Sedona. (928) 204-1300 Old Town Center for the Arts: Four Schillings Short with special guest Susannah Martin. $15 in advance, $18 at the door, $20 priority seating. 7 p.m. 633 N. 5th Street. Cottonwood. (928) 634-0940 Raven Café: Matt Hopper. 8 p.m. Free. 142 N. Cortez. Prescott. (928) 717-0009 The Spirit Room: Combo Deluxe. 2 p.m. Tesoro. 9 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome. (928) 634-8809 State Bar: James Weston. Blues and folk from Nashville. 7-10 p.m. Free. 10 E. Rte. 66. 226-1282 Tinderbox Annex: Jeff Nickell. 7-9 p.m. 34 S. San Francisco. 226-8400 Various Events Sun 11.23 Canyon Dance Academy: Flag Freemotion. Conscious movement / freestyle dance. Moving meditation to danceable music. No experience required. Everyone over 13 is welcome. First time free. Every Sunday. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2812 N. Izabel. 225-1845 Canyon Dance Academy: Flag Freemotion. Ballroom dance lessons and dancing every Sunday. Learn social and ballroom dancing. 5-7 p.m. No partner needed. $8, $5 for students. 853-6284. 2812 N. Izabel. 814-0157 Historic Brewing Co.: Banjos, bikes and beer. Open mic every Sunday from 3-6 p.m. $3 pints for those who participate or ride in on a bike. Brewery is open from 2-7 p.m. 4366 E. Huntington Drive. 707-0900 Pulse continued on page 24 22 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 REARVIEW The Clean Palate Breaking out of the routine W hen I was working in Boston, we would get these beautiful oysters in fresh every morning from the farmers who grew them. The farmers were the definition of stoic. Rain, snow, big surf or wind, they were out there every morning at dawn, working their lines. I remember watching them harvest in their aluminum skiffs, bouncing on the waves next to these giant orange plastic buoys that held up the oyster cables. These men and women had true work ethic and some of the most weathered hands I have ever seen. I became close with a few of them and got to know their crews, families and the oysters they farmed. You could always tell where the oyster came from, depending on their shell markings, algae, size and the truck they came in. I genuinely enjoyed listening to the farmers’ vibrant stories. They were fun, but most of all they were real people. No ego, no filter—just hard workers, working to make ends meet. It’s been a few years since I left Boston. I cannot calculate how many meals I have made since then. After spending the majority of my career in high-end restaurants, I still find myself walking the aisles of the grocery store trying to come up with a simple dinner. I get stuck in that same monotonous dinner routine that we can all relate to. It usually works like this: it’s been a long day and I don’t feel like leaving the couch. Nothing looks appetizing in the fridge. I grab my keys, slip on my Chacos and head down Beaver Street to the grocery store. Everything I could want is at my fingertips, and yet I’m out of ideas. It’s overwhelming to look around and have all this variety in the aisles. We live in a time and age that affords us the opportunity to buy almost any type of fruit or produce at any given time of the year. Northern season or the southern season, it’s always in season. Slowly, the convenience of year-round produce becomes boring. Fresh produce is taken for granted, because it is always there. This becomes the routine, as cooking slowly morphs into a mundane daily chore. Despite all this, cooking is the art of sustaining. As a chef, it’s my job to be creative with my food. Creativity sets me apart from my colleagues. Nothing pretentious or unseen before, I’m just adding a little variety to what’s already out there. When we look for creativity we expect revolutionary trains of thought and we look for new schools of focus that shape our perceptions. Consistently producing the same creative product often becomes a routine task, yet consistency is vital to success. The persistent weight to hone my skills and practice my craft often gets in the way of my creative process. The prospect of growth and forward progress becomes lost in the quest for perfection and functionality. Must I produce the level of work that I am capable of at every chance I have to cook? At times I just want Jack in the Box, and I’m OK with that. But it still feels like a waste … there are endless opportunities to play, experiment and fail when nothing is at stake, yet I fall into the routine of making what is safe. It’s fair to say that I’m only truly motivated when I get to cook for others. I love cooking for my amazing friends and the wonderful woman in my life. I get to fulfill my sense of purpose when I cook. I’m able to provide sustenance, and that is enough. I have always been excited when I find a new fruit or vegetable to play with. I recently found a dragon fruit that lived up to its name. Shrouded in mystery, with it’s bright fuchsia color, little green pointed shoots for leaves and the distance it must have traveled, I found myself captivated once again. Every so often I find myself thinking of the oysters and the people who look after them. Bringing food to the table requires a tremendous amount of logistics and hoops to jump through. From farm, to truck, to inspection, to warehouse and so on, the cycle never seems to stop. Farm to table is a nice idea, but it never seems to work that way. I need a greater connection with my food. I respect those who work behind the scenes to get our food to us from far, far away along the coastal shores. They enable us to create and nourish. And that little oyster they farmed is simple, pure, humble and respected. That is our food. That is the reason we strive. Cameron Gray is a local private chef, culinary instructor and food entrepreneur. Please send your Tax Credit dollars to Camp Colton before December 31st P articipating in the Arizona State School Tax Credit Program allows you to choose where your tax dollars are spent, giving you the power to impact the future of Camp Colton. Generating annual operating support for Camp Colton is a community effort and is dependent upon funds provided by THIS Tax Credit program, FUSD, individual donors and the Friends of Camp Colton. The Arizona State School Tax Credit program allows married couples filing a joint return to receive a tax credit of up to $400 and up to $200 for those filing individual returns. Tax credit donations provide essential support for Camp Colton and allow its programs to remain free-of-cost for all FUSD sixth grade students. Thanks for mailing or delivering your contribution and this form to: FUSD Tax Credit Program - Camp Colton 3285 E. Sparrow Ave. - Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Please Print) Apply the enclosed donation of $____________________ to support FUSD-Camp Colton. The school I am donating through is ___________________________________________. Name: _________________________________ Address: ____________________________ City: _______________________ AZ Zip: _____________ Phone: _____________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________ I’m a Camp Colton Alumni/Year attended:________________ Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 23 Pulse continued from page 22 Various Events Sun 11.23 Hops on Birch: Poetry Night hosted by Barley Rhymes. Every other Sunday of the month. 8 p.m. signup. Free. 22 E. Birch Ave. 774-4011 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Ballet in Cinema: The Legend of Love. Big screen premiere. 4 p.m. $15, $12.50 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 State Bar: Texas Hold ’em and Zombies. Play poker, battle the undead, win prizes. Every Sunday. 6-9 p.m. Free. 10 E. Rte. 66. 226-1282 Studio Theater: In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl. Final performance. 2p.m. Knoles Drive in the performing arts building (bldg 37) on the NAU campus. 523-5661 Tranzend Studio: Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective. Lessons: beginner and all level fundamentals, technique and musicality. 7 p.m. Open dancing in main room with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha cha; side room with zouk and kizomba until 10 p.m. Every Sunday. $8 drop-in, $5 for students. 417 W. Santa Fe. 814-2650 Music Events Sun 11.23 1899 Bar and Grill: Vincent Z. Acoustic world music. Every Sunday. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 307 W. Dupont. 523-1899 The Hive: Alaska. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $5 at the door. All ages. 2 S. Beaver, Ste 190. 864-9675 Josephine’s: Vincent Z for brunch every Sunday. Acoustic world music. 10 a.m. 503 N. Humphreys. 779-3400 Main Stage Theater: Karaoke Sundays. 8 p.m. Free. 1 S. Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460 Orpheum Theater: Hot Buttered Rum with special guest Spafford. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $13 in advance, $16 the day of the show. All ages. 15 W. Aspen. 556-1580 Rene at Tlaquepaque: Linda Sandoval. Jazz singer and pianist. 3-8:30 p.m. on the patio. 336 State Rte. 179. #B118. Sedona. (928) 282-9225 The Spirit Room: Combo Deluxe. 2 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome. (928) 634-8809 Various Events Mon 11.24 Charly’s Pub & Grill: Game night. 23 N. Leroux. 774-2731 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany: Taoist tai chi. Every Monday. 10:30 a.m.-noon. flagstaff.az@taoist.org. 423 N Beaver. 288-2207 Flagstaff Recreation Center: Zumba class. Every Monday. 6 p.m. $5. 2403 N. Izabel. 779-1468 The Green Room: Weekly trivia night hosted by Martina. Every Monday. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669 Human Nature Dance Theatre and Studio: Tango classes. Fundamentals: 6-6:30 p.m. $5. Figures and Techniques: 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. (Both classes for dancers having completed a beginner dance series). Practica: 7:30-9 p.m. Practica included in price of class. 4 W. Phoenix. 773-0750 NOV. 20–26, 2014 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Film screening: One Chance. (4 p.m. Mon; 7 p.m. Tue and Wed.) All Relative. (7 p.m. Mon; 4 p.m. Tue and Wed.) $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 The Museum Club: Poker and blackjack night. Every Monday. 7 p.m. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434 Sacred Mountain Fighting and Healing Arts: Self defense class. Every Monday. 6-7 p.m. $10. 202 S. San Francisco. 864-8707 Uptown Pubhouse: Narrow Chimney Reading Series. Thin Air Magazine fundraiser and party. Last NCRS of the fall season. For a complete list of series authors, see Facebook. 7 p.m. Free. 21 and over. 114 N. Leroux. 773-0551 Music Events Mon 11.24 Ardrey Auditorium: Wind Symphony Concert. 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 seniors and NAU employees. Free for NAU students and children. 115 S. Knoles Drive on the NAU campus. 523-3731 Firecreek Coffee Co.: The Mysterious Babies. Hybrid jazz collective. Every Monday. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. All-ages. 22 E. Rte. 66. 774-2266 Hops on Birch: Open mic night. Every Monday. 8 p.m. sign-up. 22 E. Birch. 774-4011 Olde Sedona Bar and Grill: Jam session/open mic every Monday. 9 p.m. 1405 W. Hwy. 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-5670 Rene at Tlaquepaque: Rick Cyge. Guitarist. 6-9 p.m. 336 State Rte. 179. #B118. Sedona. (928) 282-9225 Various Events Tue 11.25 Cline Library Assembly Hall: NAU’s College of Arts and Letters Classic Film Series. “The Screenwriter: Oscar Winning and Nominated Screenplays–Adapted from Another Medium.” On Golden Pond (1981). Directed by Mark Rydell. 7 p.m. Free. Knoles Drive. NAU campus. 523-8632 Firecreek Coffee Co.: Speak Up: Bridging the gap between local people and local politics. Forum for Flag residents to connect with local politics. 5 p.m. Free. 22 E. Rte. 66. 774-2266 Hops on Birch: Trivia night. 8 p.m. Free. 22 E. Birch. 774-4011 Jim’s Total Body Fitness: Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective. Salsa dance fundamentals. 7-8 p.m. $10 drop in. Every Thursday. 2150 N. 4th St. 814-2650 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Film screening: All Relative. (4 p.m. Tue and Wed.) One Chance. (7 p.m. Tue and Wed.) $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 The Museum Club: Line dance lessons. Every Tuesday. 6-7 p.m. $3. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434 Ponderosa High School: Beginner Taoist tai chi. Every Tuesday 5:30-7 p.m. Followed by continuing Taoist tai chi. Every Tuesday. 7-8:30 p.m. flagstaff.az@taoist.org. 2384 N. Steves. 288-2207 Taala Hooghan Infoshop: Dharma Punx meditation group every Tuesday. 8:15 p.m. 1700 N. 2nd St. www.taalahooghan.org Pulse continued on page 26 24 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 COmICS Nov. 20-26, 2014 | flaglive.com 25 Pulse continued from page 24 Various Events Tue 11.25 Temple of the Divine Mother: Unplug and Recharge Meditation: Come join us to unplug from stress and recharge your being by learning moving, sound, & guided meditation. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Ongoing from 7-8:30 p.m. by donation. Facilitated by Certified Life Coaches Isha Braun and Kira Semanas. Above Sacred Rites at 6 N. San Francisco Vino Loco: Words & Wine hosted by Barley Rhymes. Spoken word and poetry night. Featuring award-winning poet Jackson Morris. Every third Tuesday of the month. 6 p.m. Free. 22 E. Birch. 226-1764 Music Events Tue 11.25 Cruiser’s Café: World musician Vincent Z. Noon-2:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. 233 Historic Rte. 66. Williams. 635-2445 Firecreek Coffee Co.: Open mic night. Every Tuesday. Signup at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. show. All ages. 22 E. Rte. 66. 774-2266 Golden Goose Café: Rick Cyge. Guitarist. 5-8 p.m. 2545 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-144 The Green Room: Art slam and open mic night. Every Tuesday. 7 p.m. Free. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669 Mia’s Lounge: Jazz Jam. 9 p.m. Free. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315 Oak Creek Brewing Co.: Drumz and Dance Party. Free. 6:30 p.m. 2050 Yavapai Drive. Sedona. (928) 204-1300 The Spirit Room: Blane Long. 8 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome. (928) 634-8809 The Wine Loft: Voluntary String Band. Americana from Flag. 8 p.m. 17 N. San Francisco. 773-9463 Various Events Wed 11.26 Center for Indigenous Music and Culture: Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective. Lessons: May dance: zouk. Every Wednesday. 6-7 p.m. $12 drop-in, $10 for students. 213 S. San Francisco. 523-3849 Charly’s Pub & Grill: Team trivia. 7 p.m. 23 N. Leroux. 774-2731 Firecreek Coffee: Poetry slam. Every Wednesday. Signup at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. start. 22 E. Rte. 66. 774-2266 Flagstaff Recreation Center: Zumba class. Every Wednesday. 7 p.m. $5. 2403 N. Izabel. 779-1468 NOV. 20–26, 2014 The Green Room: Soulective. DJs spin funk, dance, hip-hop and EDM. Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669. Lumberyard Brewing Co.: Extreme Wednesdays. Showing extreme sports videos. Free. 10 p.m. 5 S. San Francisco. 779-2739 Mary D. Fisher Theatre: Film screening: All Relative. 4 p.m. One Chance. 7 p.m. $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177 Majerle’s Sports Grill: Trivia night. Every Wednesday. 7 p.m. 102 W. Rte. 66. 774-6463 Murdoch Community Center: Zumba class. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. $5. 203 E. Brannen. 226-7566 The Peaks: Beginning ballroom dance lessons. 7-8:15 p.m. Every Wednesday. Free. No partner needed. Different dance starts each month and builds through the month. Next to the Museum of Northern Arizona. Held in the activity room. Dance calendar at www.flagstaffdance.com. 3150 N. Winding Brook Road. 853-6284 Red Rock State Park: Saturday and Wednesday daily bird walks. 7 a.m. Park is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 per vehicle. 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop. Sedona. (928) 282-6907 State Bar: Study Hall. Featuring a new Arizona wine maker and brewer, tastings and Q&A every Wednesday. This week: Granite Mountain Brewing and Pillsbury Winery. Drink and learn. 6-8 p.m. 10 E. Rte. 66. 226-1282 The Yoga Experience Chair Yoga Class with Abby Spotskey. 2-3 p.m. $5. 17 N. San Francisco, Ste 3C, above the Wine Loft. www.theyogaexperience.com. 774-9010 Music Events Wed 11.26 Golden Goose Café: Rick Cyge. Guitarist. 5-8 p.m. 2545 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-144 Mia’s Lounge: Open Mic night. 9 p.m. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315 Orpheum Theater: !MursDay! Featuring Murs and Mayday. Hip-hop from L.A. and Miami. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $20 in advance, $22 the day of the show. All ages. 15 W. Aspen. 556-1580 The Spirit Room: Open mic. Hosted by Moon Dog. 8 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome. (928) 634-8809 To have an event included in the Pulse calendar e-mail calendar@flaglive.com or mail info to Flagstaff Live, Attn: Pulse Calendar Submissions, 1751 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. The deadline is every Friday by 5 p.m. for the following week’s issue. All events are subject to change, subject to editing, and may have to be cut entirely due to limited space in Flag Live. For more info, call 779-1877. Making connections since 1994 26 flaglive.com | Nov. 20-26, 2014 Classifieds 4 WHEEL DRIVE 2007 Ford F-150 Extended Cab 4x4 82K. Running Boards & Lift. 10 Ply Tires $12800, OBO. Call Mandy at 623-680-2920 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V8, 4WD, leather int., silver, roof rack, running boards, moon roof, trailer hitch, exc. cond! 127825 mi. $8000 Call 928-699-4483 ADOPTION ADOPTION: Loving Financially Secure Warm Family wishes to adopt 1st baby. International Education. Expenses paid 1-800-775-4013 Emma ANNOUNCEMENTS This is my best memory, Mike, I offer you my heartfelt apology & affections forever. K APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED APPLIANCE REPAIR Appliance Repair in your home. Best in Flagstaff w/23 yrs Exp & Insured. Call Russ @928-863-1416 BARGAIN CORNER Vito Clarinet, older student instrument, great condition, $25. Dreamlife Fashion video game, hooks to VCR/DVD, with instructions, $20. 928-774-3277 Burton boy snowboard jacket & pants sz large $50. Burton girls snowboard jacket & pants sz 8-10 $50. Diamondback 20” girls mtn bike $80. All good cond. 853-1838 Slednecks XS NEW ski pants $20.00, Like new 6qt Dutch oven $25.00, Stoneware dishes dbl set $10.00 call 928-526-2560 8am-6pm 50” Sony WEGA LCD TV with new lamp AND new lamp in box, good cond., great for videos or as huge computer monitor. $300 obo. 928-607-1082 Lazy Boy Sofa hide-a-bed, queen, fabric with small print, $150. Toro small gas snowblower, $100. Electric weed wacker, $35. OBO for all. 928-699-5595 Lowe HF 150, Short Wave Receiver, made in England, cost $720 in 1997, barely used, $100. 928-526-0501 Warn 3000 lb ATV rollered farelead & mounting plate, $25; (5) gal. ACE acrylic flat latex ext house paint, blue/gray color, $35; obo 928-600-4520 (4) curtains, each 62” square, blue, 100% polyester, $15 each; matching valences avail. Cabbage Patch doll musical swing, playpen and carrier, $45 all three. 774-3654 Retro rust colored free-standing fireplace, $300 obo. Call 928-213-9020 Maytag Neptune dryer- perfect running order- $50; upholstered wingback chair excellent condition- $25. 779-1585 John Deere Push All Terrain Lawn Mover-Lightly Used, Excellent Condition ($400 value) $250. Call Lori (928) 527-0242 BUSINESS PROPERTY Asian Cuisine, Indian & Thai restaurant for sale/lease. For info contact Ramesh 714-330-1209 or DK 714-3482604. Page, AZ CONCRETE QUALITY CONCRETE Free Est. Not the cheapest but the BEST! Chris 928-255-3548. Not a Lic Cont FIREWOOD Dry, Hard Pinon $170/cord; 2 cords or more $160/cord; Cedar, Pine, Aspen avail. Cut 16”, split & delvrd, for full cords. Call 928-587-8356. FIREWOOD FOR SALE Juniper $170 & Oak $240 cord. Jose 928-600-1696 /Andy 600-4618 Firewood for sale. Ready to burn. Call for info: 779-0581 Ramirez FIREWOOD FOR SALE Call 928-310-0012 FOR LEASE 7860 sqft old charter school building 2301 N. 4th St. Is available for lease or sale. 526-0300 Commercial Property for Rent 4 Bay Auto Shop With Lifts or Commercial use 2710 E. Rte 66 928-853-1715 $3500.00 per month HANDY PERSON A DEPENDABLE REMODEL Tile-Carpentry-DrywallRoofs-Plumb 928-853-7664. Not a licensed contractor. Decks, Spas Set-up, Arbors, Benches, Garages, Sheds, Room Additions. Re-modeling, Kitchen Up-Grades. Roc# 230591 928-242-4994 A1 Handyman! Call Mike’s Tool Box Decks, tile, doors/ windows, paint. Mike, 928-600-6254 Free Estimates Not a Licensed Contractor AZ NATIVE HANDYMAN Major & Minor home repairs, decks, roofing, drywall, fencing, welding, storage sheds & auto repairs. Free local estimates. Quality assured. 928-814-0497 Not a Lic. Cont. A&V Handyman Bobcat, Plumbing, Framing, Painting, Electric, Roofing, Tile, Concrete Driveways, Maintenance, Decks. Adrian 928-607-9297 Not a licensed contractor A+ Plumbing, Drywall, Elec, Tile, Remodels, Repairs, Roofs, etc. 928-606-0105 Not a Lic. Cont. HAULING FLAG HAULING, YARD CLEAN UP, HAUL OFF MISC DEBRIS, METAL, WOOD, BATTERIES, ETC. FAST, RELIABLE & REASONABLE RATES, LIC/INS 928-606-9000 HEALTHCARE Medical Records-Excellent opportunity w/ benefits; customer service & computer skills; up to $15/hour. Contact personnel department, 866-777-6432 HELP WANTED Butler Avenue Auto Spa self-service carwash. P/T attendant, 16-20 hrs. wkdays & wkends. Apply in person at 4100 E. Butler or call 928-714-0159 with questions. Haven of Flagstaff has Openings for RN’s and LPN’s. Qualified applicants will be offered a sign on bonus. We offer a complete benefit package including 401(k), Health & Dental, PTO, and more. To apply: havenhg.com/ careers or 928-779-6931. EOE. Maintenance Technician. Exp. prfrd. Hilton Garden Inn Apply@350 W. Forest Meadows. Part Time Night Auditor Exp. Prfrd - Hilton Garden Inn Apply@ 350 W. Forest Meadows HOUSE CLEANING Rose’s House Cleaning Evening appointments - More info call Rose at 928-600-0066 Hassle Free House Cleaning Detailed Reliable Service. Lic & Ins Laura @ 928-226-0349 IMPORT AUTOS 2000 Subaru Outback, 5 Speed, Recent Clutch. Cash or Card, $3,500 OBO. 928-856-2699 2002 Honda Civic SI 4700 Hatchback, 5 speed, 116K mi, 35mpg, w/ 4 white spoke rim/tires. 525-9632 LANDSCAPING Kikos Landscaping Quality Service Yard Cleanup & pine needle removal. Francisco Valdez 928-221-9877 or 814-4787 message Not a licensed contractor PLUMBING Plumbing Needs, Repairs, Add-ons & Remodels. (928)890-8462 Not a licensed contractor. SEWING SEWING BY CATHY One Day Service Dressmaking, Alterations & Repairs. 779-2385 SITUATION WANTED House Care Giver of 28 yrs exp., want to care for client in their home. Please contact Julia @ 928-380-9841. MANUFACTURED HOMES SNOW BLOWER SALE AS LOW AS $399 FINANCING AVAIL, OAC, CALL FOR DETAILS, FLAG EQUIP 928-774-1969 LOST - one week ago - small cloth pink doll at Aquaplex or MEMS or ? Terribly missed by little girl. REWARD 928-699-1184. 2bd/1ba, across from NAU N/P, N/S $550/mo. + util. 928-213-1016 MASONRY Brick, Block, Stucco, Stemwalls & Footings. Also Repairs. 44 yrs Exp! 853-3310. Not a Licensed Cont. MASSAGE Natural Touch Massage: LCMT Sports, Swedish, Relaxation, Deep Tissue. Call Sue 928-606-5374 Receive a Massage or Reflexology session in the comfort of your home. Call Gudi Cheff at 221-7474. MFG HOMES SALES Reduced-Flag’s Finest Senior Community “Turn Key” 2 bdrm/2 ba home, (16x64). New paint inside & out, A/C, heat, flring, lght, windows & plmbg fixtures. Carport & extra room. Affordable lot rent. One resident must be 55+. Dwayne @ 602-999-4136. Now Only $69900! 3 bdrm, 1 ba, 1000 sq ft. mobile home w/ fenced yard. Space rent is $400/mo. Pet friendly, avail 12/5. $15,000. Call 928-527-1144 MISC FOR SALE MEYER SNOW PLOW SALE AS LOW AS $2,999 FIN AVAIL OAC, 5 YR WAR, USED ALSO AVAILABLE FLAG EQUIP 928-774-1969 MISCELLANEOUS I used the Service Directory to find Russ’s Appliance Service. He was quick, reasonable and I didn’t have a long range of time to wait. He had the part I needed for my oven. Thank you Russ and Thank you AZ Daily Sun Service Directory! Lydia MOTORCYCLES 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 135 original miles, like new, helmet incl. $4400. Call 928-699-4765. MOVING Professional Moving Service call Quick Move Local/long distance or labor only. 928-779-1774 HOMES UNFURNISHED “Nick the Painter”, 25 yrs exp. Top Quality, Low Prices Small Jobs OK. Ref Avail. Interior Discount. 928-3101862. Not a licensed contractor. Nice 4bd/4ba + 2 bonus rooms, remodeled kit, lrg deck, 2 cg, lrg treed yard, Univ. Heights, quiet neighborhood, close to schools, 3700 sf, N/S. $2,300/mo. + $1,700 dep, 1 yr. lease. 928-853-8501 PHOTO & VIDEO VHS, slides, 8mm film to digital. Gato Media 928-284-2529 http://gatomedia.webs.com/ LOST AND FOUND HOME IMPROVEMENT Huff Construction LLC All home improvement, repairs, remodeling & additions. ROC #230591 928-242-4994 Adorable, playful, potty trained, smart, mini Chihuahuas; 2 tans, 2 blks, home in time for the holidays. Must see! $200. Call 928-699-0103 PAINTING PERSONAL SERVICE • CANCER • Compensation www.cancerbenefits.com Or call 800-414-4328 CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS Available For In Home Care Call Us 928-225-9780 PET SITTING Mountain Girl Pet Sitting-Quality pet care at reasonable rates! Conscientious & dependable. 928-699-1320 PETS Cupid is a real lover! Playful and curious, he and his twin Apollo are just a few of the many adorable kittens, cats, puppies and dogs ready for adoption. See them at www. ppnaz.org or visit Rescue Me! in the Flagstaff Mall to adopt your next best friend, or call 928-699-7586 for more information SMALL MACHINERY SNOW REMOVAL COMMERCIAL SNOW PLOWING & ICE CONTROL, LIC & INSURED NOW HIRING PLOW OPERATORS CALL 928-606-9000 Affordable snow removal 24/7. Driveways, walks & decks. Prescheduling avail. 928-853-9009 STORE AND OFFICE RENTALS Various Retail Store Front Space & Office Space on 4th St & 7th Ave, some w/ utils incl. 526-0300. Old jewelry store 2300 N. 4th St., 2600 sf, $2000/mo., Old barber shop 2300 N. 4th St., Ste A, 1000 sf, $1000/ mo., Old medical doctor’s office at 2314 N. 4th St, 1500 sf at $1200//mo. Water & garbage provided. Call 928-526-0300. QUALITY TOWNHOMES FOR SALE THIS IS THE PERFECT FLAGSTAFF LOCATION! Condo for sale in desirable Summit Park. 2Bdrm/1Bath+. Email: flagcondo4sale@gmail.com for pictures, details. $176,500 CC Boulder Run Villas 3bd/2.5ba 2CG 1531 sq ft. $257,000 928-486-1438 ASS URED TREE SERVICE DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL LARGE TREE SPECIALIST,24 HR INSURED, Call 928-369-8960 not a licensed contractor VANS 2006 RoadTrek Van, Model 170 Popular, 153,000 mil, good cond., well maintained. Estate Vehicle, $27,000. 928-637-2256 WANTED AUTO Young Couple looking for a DEAL on a vintage FJ40 or Classic Convertible. Please call Chad 937-681-5266 Wanted used 4x4 quad, 550 and above. Possible trade for a vehicle. Call 928-853-1715 Histology tecHnician Wanted Experienced medical lab histotechnician and/or Mohs histotechnician Full-time position: Monday-Friday SkillS: Experience embedding and cutting paraffin to make H&E slides and/or preparing frozen sections using Mohs technique. Will train the right person in either skill. Lab histotechnician needs to be certified by either ASCP, HT or HTl and learn Mohs. Mohs histotechnician will need to learn to make H&E slides. Must be professional. Good computer skills a plus. Salary negotiable and depends on previous training and experience in Mohs and histopathology sections. Good benefits and fun working environment. www.flaglive.com 1 & 2 bdrm apt-house in Sunnyside $700-$999/mo. Call Mary @ 928-526-7909. 2012 N. 2nd Street, Apt C 2 bdrm in a 4-plex, 2 resvd prkng sp W/D hookups, NP, NS, Rent $775, Dep $800. Call 853-7573. Greenlaw Garden Apts 2bd/1.5ba, $775mo + $775dep. 3bd/1.5ba, $875mo + $875dep. water & trash included. (928)526-0300, (928)266-2884 EQUIPMENT Annual Equipment Service Special Service most makes of Farm, Construction, & Lawn Equipment Pick up/Delivery Avail-Call for Details. Flagstaff Equip 928-774-1969 Fax resume to: Lab supervisor at N. AZ Dermatology Center Fax #: 928-779-2702 FLAGSTAFF LIVE GENERAL INFO Phone: (928) 779-4545 Fax: (928) 773-1934 | Address: 1751 S. 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