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8 IN SEARCH OF A HAUNTED PAST By Jim PfitzerSix feet of chain link topped with three strands of barbed wire send a clear message as we approach the old cemetery. We did not come here expecting to engage in criminal trespass, but we are ghost hunting and the idea of breaking laws and scaling fences adds to the excitement.

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Everything Else 4 THE BOWL 5 THE LIST 7 TECHNOLOGY 11 BETWEEN THE SLEEVES12 MUSIC CALENDAR14 HALLOWEEN GUIDE19 COMIX22 ARTS CALENDAR27 SPIRITS WITHIN28 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY29 JONESIN' CROSSWORD30 ON THE BEAT

Feature Stories10 THE LIFE OF A MUSICAL WORKING MANBy Marc T. Michael It was a different time then. Gasoline was cheap and plentiful and car seats were an afterthought and thats why when an infant Jonathan Wimpee couldnt be made to stop singing any other way,

20 IF YOU HAND-BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME By Janis Hashe For 25 years, the city of Chattanooga operated the John A. Patten Pottery Studio in Lookout Valley. But with debate over the proposed elimination of the Education, Arts and Culture Department...

24 THE DEVIL'S IN THE DIGESTION By John DeVore The longer I watch movies, the more convinced I am that truly bad ideas are few and far between. Some movies are executed poorly, some movies are poorly funded, some movies miss out on greatness.

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When viewed from the outside, there sure are some strange human holiday tra-ditions. Imagine how odd it must be for an alien life form to watch someone chop down a pine tree, drag it into the house, and string popcorn around itor how disturbing it must be to watch Americans gorge themselves on turkey then promptly pass out in front of the television just be-cause it is the last Thursday in Novem-ber. To someone (or something) without knowledge of these traditions, insanity would be the only diagnosis. Pumpkin carving can be added to that list of wacky holiday traditions.

The tradition of placing carved produce on ones stoop is a ritual that originated in the Celtic celebration of Samhain. On this magical night celebrating the dead, lanterns made from turnips, potatoes and gourds, were placed at the front of homes to help welcome in the spirits of loved ones who had passed on, as well as to help defend against more menacing imps. Pumpkins were not widely used un-til the European colonization of America, where the round orange surprises proved to be easily carved and were deemed per-fect demon repellents. This glowing gourd was given the name Jack-O-Lantern. The name comes from the legend of Stingy Jack, whose deal with the devil left his spirit cursed to wonder the Earth with only the flickering ember of hellfire to light his way. On Friday, October 25, from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at Miller Plaza, witness

another evolution of this strange October tradition. As part of the Fresh Friday event series, expert pumpkin carver Tony Harris will be showing off the artistic possibilities of pumpkin. Michelangelo used marble, Donatello worked with bronzeHarris uses pumpkin. While the first two are lon-ger lasting, the latter sure is tastier.

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Having performed more than 3,350 times in 11 different countries, and with more than 75 works in its repertoire, Ballet Hispanico is known worldwideand on Monday, October 28, Chattanooga will get a chance to find out why, as the company performs at UTC as part of the Patten Per-formances series. This season, several new pieces have been added specifically for the 2013-14 tour, including dynamic Spanish choreographer Cavetano Sotos Sortijas and Tango Vitrola, Vilaros Danzon and Archipilago, Nacho Duatos Jardi Tancat, Pedro Ruizs Club Havana, and Annabelle Lopez Ochoas Nube Blanco.Founded in 1970, and making its home

in Manhattan Ballet Hispanico celebrates traditional Latin dances fused with classi-cal and contemporary techniques and ap-preciates Americas blend of cultures with fervor and vigor. Currently, its choreogra-phers represent Venezuelan, Cuban, Trini-dadian, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Spanish, Brazilian, Argentinian, and Colombian nationalities.Renowned for its theatricality and pas-

sion, Ballet Hispanico reflects contempo-rary Hispanic and Latin American culture by combining dances from various heri-tages. Founder Tina Ramirez, a Venezue-lan-American dancer and choreographer created the organization to act as a com-munity outreach program as well as an innovative dance company. Her wish has been fulfilled, as Ballet Hispanico also has a school of dance and an education and outreach program that have both success-

fully become powerful resources for the Latin American community.

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For many people, the idea of seeing a bear in the wild is terrifying. But for just as many, if not more, having a chance to see these biggest native wildlife neighborssafelyis thrilling. Black bears (ursus americanus) have begun to thrive again in the wild areas of Tennessee. Despite their name, they range in color from pale brown to black, and stand between two and three feet tall on all foursup to five feet stand-ing on their hind legs. Possibly heading towards extinction in the early part of the 20th century, the big predators were saved by the establishment of the Cherokee Na-tional Forest and the Great Smoky Moun-tain National Park in the 1930s, which al-lowed them safe haven and roam to roam. Bear sanctuaries were established and laws against illegal harvests and the hunt-ing of adult females were strictly enforced. Bear populations benefited from the mat-uration and increased productivity of key oak forest species in protected areas. But with their increased population has

come increased interaction with humans. Outdoor Chattanooga is giving hikers a chance to learn about bears with Erin Outz, a naturalist with Tennessee Wild. The free class will be followed by a fam-ily hike (no strollers, please.) Dont forget to bring sturdy shoes or boots and water if you plan to hike.All About Black Bears, 10 a.m. noon,

Saturday, Oct. 26. Meet at Outdoor Chat-tanooga, 200 River St. (in Coolidge Park). (423) 643-6888, outdoorchattanooga.com

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A visit to the Brainerd Mission Cemetery finds no Cherokee spirits

Closing my eyes, I imagine fires lighting native dancers and storytellers, drumbeats filling a wood that once must have stretched from Missionary Ridge to Chickamauga Creek.

SIX FEET OF CHAIN LINK TOPPED WITH three strands of barbed wire send a clear mes-sage as we approach the old cemetery. We did not come here expecting to engage in criminal trespass, but we are ghost hunting and the idea of breaking laws and scaling fences adds to the excite-ment. The sun has already set, but it is not yet dark and I ponder if we should come back later, when we can hide in the shadows, be shiftier, avoid detec-tion. Surely such an entry would make us more ac-ceptable to the spirits. I do not share these thoughts with my girlfriend Lisa who follows behind with her camera.

Haunted By A Forgotten Paststory by Jim PfitzerPhotos by lisa holt & Josh lang

Reaching the southwest corner of the cemetery, we find a break in the chain link

and a low iron gate attached to a knee-high stone wall paral-leling the chain link just inside. I am puzzled by such an angry border serving no purpose other than to funnel those who might step over the beautiful stones rather than walk a few yards to the gate.Above the gate,

a large brown sign bears three words in the Cherokee language, followed by this in English: Trail of Tears Na-tional Historic Trail. Then, in much larger print: Brainerd Mission

Cemetery. This is all I know of this place.There is no lock. The gate swings in with

the kind of creak synonymous with all things hauntedand we are granted en-try. At first glance, the place seems to have been abandoned years ago. On our right, a shiny granite stone commemorates the life of Shelley Hahn Stack, 1909-2008, re-membered as Treasurer of Old Brainerd Mission Cemetery for 31 Years. The marker seems oddly modern and out of place in this forested patch dedicated to the Chero-kee people. In front of me and too far off the path to be read by my flashlight, an in-formation board is dense with hand-drawn maps and faded history.Darkness is encroaching and a monkey

grass border in bad need of weeding is all that keeps us on the path. Almost imme-diately, the path splits tracking east and north. We choose the east fork and follow until it curves north and abruptly stops, leaving us standing between two rows of small, unmarked tombstones. The grave markers lean at odd angles, and have the feel of a mock graveyard created for trick-or-treaterssimple blank slabs with no names or dates. I sit down amid the stones and listen

as Lisa wanders further with her camera. Not far to the south interstates 24 and 75 drone steadily. A jet screams loud and low overhead. Closer and seemingly from all directions I hear brakes squeal, engines accelerate, and transmissions shift. Be-tween peaks in the sounds of human prog-ress around me, I hear a lone insect trill a steady beat from the top of a hickory tree. Other than the occasional crunch of early autumn leaves under Lisas feet, this is the only sound coming from inside the walls. The photographer disappears into the

darkness, leaving me to sit in the quiet waiting for creepy shadows, voices on the breeze, unusually cool air pockets, any sign of the otherworldly. Of course I would nev-Photo by lisa holt


er want anything to happen to Lisa, but I secretly hope for a scream from the darkness, a loud thud, a sinister laugh, but the only thing delivered on the faint breeze is diesel exhaust. I rise and move on.I pass through the center of the

cemetery where the largest and most prominent monument standsa short white obelisk atop a large block with extensive script engravings. The entire monument stands roughly six feet and I wonder what great Chero-kee chief is remembered here. Not far from the monument, a bench com-memorates the Golden Jubilee of the Chickamauga Chapter of the Daugh-ters of the American Revolution. I sit down on the bench under the

heavy canopy of hardwood trees that seem almost tragically out of place on the fringe of an old shopping mall whose heyday passed thirty years ago. To my right, I look down a lane badly encroached upon by overgrown boxwoods. The path terminates at the original entrance, and an ornate double hung iron gate closed in by a larger chain link gate. Beyond that, the backdoors of who knows what retail business or dentist offices trace the shapes of gravestones. Closing my eyes, I imagine fires

lighting native dancers and story-tellers, drumbeats filling a wood that once must have stretched from Missionary Ridge to Chickamauga Creek. I see travelers on foot kicking up dust along a narrow track where Brainerd Road now liesthe road to Rosss Landing, and a path many Cherokee walked in 1938 when the Brainerd Mission closed for lack of a people to convert. I listen for the voices of ghosts left behind by those people, but all remains quiet.Moving on, I find Lisa standing

among a crescent-shaped row of benches facing U.S., Tennessee, and Cherokee flags. Each bench is dedi-cated to a chapter, donor, or officer of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Beneath the flags, obscured by tall

grass clearly not mowed in more than a season, a granite marker informs us that this cemetery was founded in 1817 for the Cherokee Indians by the American Missionary Society.We wander back through the

grounds in the dark, exploring grave-stones by flashlight. Most of the graves are marked by either rough limestone blocks set in the ground, or unmarked erect rectangular slabs.Only a handful of the several dozen

grave markers scattered about the property are inscribed, and best I can tell, all of these honor missionaries, preachers, and otherwise once prom-inent or wealthy folks of European descent.We found only two monuments

honoring individual Cherokees. One commemorates the life of The Rever-end Stephen Foreman, born October 1807 to Scotch-Cherokee parentage. A gentleman of the old southern type, a scholar of much culture and learn-

ing, a writer of prominence, it reads. Among other things, Mr. Foreman is praised on the cast-iron plaque for translating the New Testament into Cherokee and for being in charge of a wagon train when the Cherokee were removed.The other Cherokee memorial-

ized in the cemetery was Ann Shorey McDonald, Cherokee Grandmother of Chief John Ross, a man who rose to the position of Principal Chief in

spite of being only one-eighth Chero-kee. Like Foreman, Ross was of Scot-tish ancestry.The large obelisk honors an or-

dained minister and missionary from New England.Just before leaving, Lisa notices

a plaque in the northeast corner of the cemetery. Oddly, it is outside the chain link, but facing in. It offers this:established in 1817 by the ameri-

can Board of commissioners for Foreign missions, (the Brainerd

mission) played an important part in the educational development and christianizing of the chero-kee. Brainerd cemetery contains graves of whites and Indians who died in the mission, which was dis-continued in 1838, at the time of the cherokee Removal.I found no ghosts in my three visits

to the Brainerd Mission Cemetery, but I was haunted in that small patch of wood by how we whitewash our

history to celebrate winners, and romanticize or forget losers.If ever there were Cherokee ghosts

in this cemetery, I can only hope they heard the cries of their brothers who, in 1838, walked a long lonesome trail that passed just a few hundred feet away, and joined them for that walk west. If there were ghosts of mission-aries in this ground...well...I suppose only their god knows where they are now.

Photo by Josh lang


Zuzu and the Sunbeams is a name that surely rings a bellas long as you attend-ed Gadsden High School in the late 80s and early 90s. It is debatable whether it was his fledgling efforts in this first band or his receiving the prestigious Alabama Jazz Educators Jazz Guitarist of the Year in 1990 and 1991 that really opened doors for Wimpee, but by 1992 he was on the road. A five-year stint with powerhouse coverband Chaz gave young Jon his in-auguration into the grueling world of a travellng band. This time allowed him to polish his chops while learning the ins and outs of the practical side of the business, including the fine and underappreciated art of getting paid by reluctant and often

shady bar owners or, failing that, the fine and underappreciated art of living off of a package of baloney and a loaf of bread for a week or two at a time.Forging his stage presence and consid-

erable range of skills in the fire of constant touring allowed Jon to rise through the ranks. Having finished his five-year mis-sion with Chaz he re-upped for another five-year hitch with the Supplements. During this period, Jon also took numer-ous sit-in side gigs with various house bands throughout Alabama and North Florida, a very busy circuit to play in those days. By the end of the 90s, Jon had made his way both to the altar and to Macon, GA. It was in Macon that he first met Paul Hornsby, producer for Molly Hatchet and The Marshall Tucker band and an early member of the Allman Bros. Hornsby en-listed Wimpee in the studio as a vocalist on various commercial products includ-ing, to Wimpees dismay, it seems, some work for Hallmark Greeting Cards.It was around this time that Jon was

picked up as a second guitar by Tim Brooks and the Alien Sharecroppers and what had been a steady climb for Wim-

pee became a meteoric rise that included opening for the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Greg Allman and Little Feat. Zig-zagging across the country, the band eventually crossed the Atlantic for a European tour, an experience Wimpee will only refer to as mind-blowing. The frenetic pace of and brutal demands

of that kind of roadwork can quickly take a toll on a marriage and a persons health, so in 2001 Jon came to the city of Chattanoo-ga and for a time attempted to commute between here and Virginia, Georgia and Indiana. Eventually the strain became too great. For the sake of his sanity, Jon decid-ed to keep his playing closer to home, tak-ing up the mantle of guitar player for local legends Milele Roots. Never one to sit still for very long (at least not where music is concerned though he is known in certain circles by the nickname Pokey), Jon con-tinues to do session work with area musi-cians, fulfilling his duties as head axe man for Milele, sitting in with the Natti Love Joys and even joining up with some sort

of Irish-style band for a change of pace. This is all in addition to his extensive solo work, as Jon may be found on a weekly basis performing at North Shore Grille, Sugars Rib Shack and The Office, to name only a few venues. A master of numerous styles of play-

ing, Jon is equally at home playing blues, country, reggae, jazz, rock, folk and R&B, and his ability to improvise freely with any and all of these on the guitar as well as vo-cally has made him one of the most versa-tile and respected musicians in the area. It certainly doesnt hurt that when all is said and done, hes just a hell of a nice guy to boot. When asked about the always just beyond his fingertips brushes with fame, Jon happily points out that after four re-cord deals, none of which delivered what it promised, fame isnt that important.The goal is playing, sharing music and

all that goes with it with other people and I am just grateful that Im able to do that. Fame? Meh. I like to sing and play. Thats what I do.

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IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME THEN. GASOLINE WAS CHEAP AND plentiful and car seats were an afterthought and thats why when an infant Jonathan Wimpee couldnt be made to stop singing any other way, his par-ents tucked him in the back seat of the car and went for a drive until he nodded off. The result was a marriage between travel and music that would ultimately lead to Jon traveling the world, living in 14 different cities and playing with some huge performers and iconic bands.

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Movies that are terrify-ing or tense, in the horror or suspense genres, can often find wide audi-ences, but music that strives to invoke the same effects in people is often relegated to the outer reaches. So, the question is, why is that? Perhaps it is a matter of attention. When people view a movie, they generally give it their undivided attention, particularly if viewed at a theater.

However, when listening to music, people allow it to slip into the background, letting it start their day on the morning com-mute or gently push them along when doing an exercise workout. Heres another question: when is the last time you played an album and just sat there, only listening to it and doing nothing else?The new spooky, abstract al-

bum Exta (which is the Latin word for entrails, a photograph of which graces the album cover) from saxophonist John Butcher, synthesizer player Thomas Lehn

and pianist John Tilbury, is de-serving of undivided attention, and perhaps it is appropriate to write about it in cinematic terms, since it evokes that special kind of refined dread experienced in certain Stanley Kubrick films. For example, one of the albums centerpieces, the 19-minute long Cor, begins with sparse piano notes that sound almost desper-ate, from Tilbury, the London improviser whos known as a member of the long-running group AMM. Butcher adds a thin layer of faint blowing, be-fore Lehn adds to the uneasiness with high frequency tones. Each instrument seemingly has a dis-tinct role in the aural horror film: the sax voice offers a human el-ement, the electronics supply the atmosphere and the piano brings elegance and formality, perhaps like the architecture in a Kubrick film, be it the Overlook Hotel or an orgy-filled manor.Butcher is one of the most fas-

cinating saxophonists working today, with an incredible control

of his instrument and the ability to make a mind-boggling array of sounds, and Lehn plays with subtle yet disquieting tones and minutiae that might otherwise be lost or overlooked, like repeat-ing tiny digital glitches to elevate them. While free improv can oc-casionally sound like a racket, on the other hand, Exta is an album of great restraint, and curious, patient listeners should proceed without a fear of the unknown.

Before complaining about the state of being a pro-fessional musician in the U.S. today, consider the case of Tal National, from Niamey, the capital of the West African na-tion of Niger. Heres a band that sells its CDs by hand on round-abouts, due to Nigers lack of a music distribution network, and plays five-hour (nonstop!) shows, five nights a week. The bands tenacity and discipline are certainly admirable, but of course, that wouldnt mat-ter unless the music itself was

worthwhile. Going by the groups latest album, Kaani, which ben-efits from international distribu-tion, it has certainly tapped into something special, delivering polyrhythmic guitar music that is rich, complex and entrancing, transferring energy to the listener rather than being draining.Formed in 2000 by guitarist

Hamadal Issoufou Moumine, also known as Almeida, Tal Na-tional both adapts West African folk songs and plays original numbers, and for Kaani, the band employed Chicago-based engineer Jamie Carter, who flew to Niamey and coaxed a high-quality recording out of a dilapi-dated studio. It strikes the right note, being a recording that is not overly slick with excessive dynamic compression; it has the clarity to allow the listener to appreciate each instruments soundstream, and in particular, the drums just sound true.The quality of Kaani doesnt

waver, with each track carrying the groups characteristic vigor while having its own personal-ity. Nouvelles is tense and pro-pulsive, driven by jittery hi-hat taps, while Kountche ends with delicate guitar lines that tickle the ears. Bangansiba turns up the distortion on the guitar a little more, leaning toward even a psy-chedelic guitar sound, comple-mented with furious beats on a talking drum. Sarkin Fada is a notable track with fluid lines like threads that form a swatch of vi-brant fabric, coming together at choice moments to play tightly in unison. The listeners attention is free to concentrate on individ-ual elements on Kaanisuch as the electric guitar pointillism or smooth and limber bass linelike discerning the flavors in a complex wine, or to zoom out and be lifted by the overall rhythmic momentum of the band.

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THURSdAy 10.24Pickin at the Post with bluegrass bands5 p.m. american legion Post, highway 11 n. (423) 582-1337keyz brown6 p.m. aris harbor light, 9718 hixson Pk. (423) 843-2800, arisrestaurants.combluegrass and country Jam6:30 p.m. grace nazarene church, 6310 Dayton Blvd. (423) 842-5919, chattanoogagrace.comcourtney Daly and Ivan Wilson7 p.m. Barts lakeshore, 5840 lake Resort Ter. (423) 870-0777, bartslakeshore.comSoddy-Daisy Jamboree7 p.m.- 10 p.m. soddy-Daisy community center, 9835 Dayton Pk. (423) 332-5323Fireside at Greenway Farm7 p.m. greenway Farms, 5051 gann store Rd. (423) 643-6888, outdoorchattanooga.comJimmy Harris7 p.m. The coconut Room at The Palms at hamilton, 6925 shallowford Rd., #202. (423) 499-5055, thepalmsathamilton.comthe Loop7 p.m. sugars Ribs, 507 Broad st. (423) 508-8956, sugarsribs.comtim Neal and Mike Harris7:30 p.m. mexi Wings VII, 5773 Brainerd Rd. (423) 509-8696, mexiwingviichattanooga.comSteve earle8 p.m. Track 29, 1400 market st. (423) 521-2929, track29.coFresh kils and Durazzo, Mad Dukez and DJ Uncle Fester, Hudson, Annachrome9 p.m. The honest Pint, 35 Patten Pkwy. (423) 468-4192,

thehonestpint.comNathan Angelo, Micah Dalton9 p.m. Rhythm & Brews, 221 market st. (423) 267-4644, rhythm-brews.comHomemade Machine, ted bartram9 p.m. JJs Bohemia, 231 e. mlK Blvd. (423) 266-1400, jjsbohemia.comopen Mike with Hap Henniger9 p.m. The office, 901 carter st. (inside Days Inn) (423) 634-9191, facebook.com/theofficechatt

FRIdAy 10.25Jason thomas and the Mean-eyed cats: the Man in black tribute5 p.m. chattanooga choo choo-Victorian lounge, 1400 market st. (423) 266-5000,choochoo.comeddie Pontiac5:30 p.m. el mason, 2204 hamilton Pl. Blvd. (423) 894-8726, elmesonrestaurant.comtim Lewis5:30 p.m. el mason hixson, 248 northgate mall. (423) 710-1201binji Varsossa6 p.m. cancun mexican Restaurant & lounge, 1809 Broad st. (423) 266-1461, cancunmexicanrest.comWasted7 p.m. southern Brew and cue, 5017 Rossville Blvd. (423) 468-4222 the Half & Half band7 p.m. Troys Place, 320 emerson Dr., Ringgold, ga. (423) 965-8346Danny Sample/Dave Walters7 p.m. 212 market, 212 market st. (423) 265-1212, 212market.com

Jimmy Harris7 p.m. The coconut Room at The Palms at hamilton, 6925 shallowford Rd., #202. (423) 499-5055, thepalmsathamilton.comerin Hill band8 p.m. acoustic caf, 61 RBc Dr., Ringgold, ga. (706) 965-2065, ringgoldacoustic.comStanding room only8:30 p.m. The Foundry, 1201 Broad st. (423) 756-3400, chattanooganhotel.comHuskey burnette8:30 p.m. Jack as chop shop saloon, 742 ashland Ter. (423) 710-8739, jackaschopshopsaloon.comeli Young band9 p.m. Track 29, 1400 market st. (423) 521-2929, track29.coSam Warner9 p.m. The office, 901 carter st. (inside Days Inn) (423) 634-9191, facebook.com/theofficechattcrossfire9 p.m. skyZoo, 5709 lee hwy. (423) 468-4533, skyzoochattanooga.comMoonlight bride9 p.m. JJs Bohemia, 231 e. mlK Blvd. (423) 266-1400, jjsbohemia.comSoul Survivor9:30 p.m. sugars Ribs, 507 Broad st. (423) 508-8956, sugarsribs.comHillbilly SiNs, ragdoll10 p.m. Rhythm & Brews, 221 market st. (423) 267-4644, rhythm-brews.comStereotype10 p.m. Raw, 409 market st. (423) 756-1919, facebook.com/raw.chattanoogaAustin Nichols band10 p.m. Buds sports Bar, 5751 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9878,

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SATURdAy 10.26Die Mitternaechters8:30 a.m. Rock city gardens, 271 chattanooga Valley Rd. (706) 820-2531, seerockcity.comGreg erwin12:30 p.m. cartecay Vineyards, 5704 clear creek Rd. (706) 698-9463, cartecayvineyards.comMike Serna Fundraiser with rick rushing & the blues Strangers, Anna Serna, David rhea & Matt Nenson, Ace bailey, Perry Joe Gabbard, Michael Seabolt, Live to Die, Vic burgess & randy brown, No big Deal2 p.m. - 8 p.m. cloud springs Deli, 4097 cloud springs Rd., Ringgold. (706) 956-8128, cloudspringsdeli.comJason thomas and the Mean-eyed cats: the Man in black tribute5 p.m. cattanooga choo choo-Victorian lounge, 1400 market st. (423) 266-5000, choochoo.comeddie Pontiac5:30 p.m. el mason, 2204 hamilton Pl. Blvd. (423) 894-8726, elmasonrestaurant.comtim Lewis5:30 p.m. el mason hixson, 248 northgate mall. (423) 710-1201binji Varsossa6 p.m. cancun mexican Restaurant & lounge, 1809 Broad st. (423) 266-1461, cancunmexicanrest.com24/7 band7 p.m. Red clay Pickin Barn,

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1095 Weatherly switch Tr. (423) 464-3034the Hopeful country band7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Troys Place, 320 emerson Dr., Ringgold, ga. (423) 965-8346Jimmy Harris7 p.m. The coconut Room at The Palms at hamilton, 6925 shallowford Rd., #202. (423) 499-5055, thepalmsathamilton.combrody Johnson band8 p.m. acoustic caf, 61 RBc Dr., Ringgold, ga. (706) 965-2065, ringgoldacoustic.comthe countrymen band8 p.m. eagles club, 6128 airways Blvd. (423) 894-9940Doug e. reese and corinne chapman8 p.m. charles & myrtles coffeehouse, 105 mcBrien Rd. (423) 892-4960, christunity.orgStanding room only8:30 p.m. The Foundry, 1201 Broad st. (423) 756-3400, chattanooganhotel.comragdoll8:30 p.m. Jack as chop shop saloon, 742 ashland Ter. (423) 710-8739, jackaschopshopsaloon.comMachines Are People too, baby baby, Marque Mayfield9 p.m. JJs Bohemia, 231 e. mlK Blvd. (423) 266-1400, jjsbohemia.com90 Proof9 p.m. skyZoo, 5709 lee hwy. (423) 468-4533, skyzoochattanooga.comSkin Deep9:30 p.m. sugars Ribs, 507 Broad st. (423) 508-8956, sugarsribs.comDavey Smith band, chad chig Martin & the Alabama outlaws9:30 p.m. Rhythm & Brews,

221 market st. (423) 267-4644, rhythm-brews.comStereotype10 p.m. Raw, 409 market st. (423) 756-1919, facebook.com/raw.chattanoogathe Scarlet Love conspiracy (Halloween Show)10 p.m. The office, 901 carter st. (inside Days Inn) (423) 634-9191, facebook.com/theofficechatt

SUndAy 10.27Die Mitternaechters8:30 a.m. Rock city gardens, 271 chattanooga Valley Rd. (706) 820-2531, seerockcity.combenji Varsossa, Danny Mull, Jimmy Young11 a.m. great new York Flea market, 143 Park Industrial Blvd. Ringgold, ga. (706) 858-0188bobby Denton band Jam2 p.m. cheap seats sports Bar, 2925 Rossville Blvd. (423) 629-5636taylor caldwell & Friends: A benefit3 p.m. Rhythm & Brews, 221 market st. (423) 267-4644, rhythm-brews.comkeyz brown4 p.m. aris harbor light, 9718 hixson Pk. (423) 843-2800, arisrestaurants.comevensong5:30 p.m. The camp house, 1427 Williams st. (423) 702-8081, thecamphouse.comMolly Maguires7 p.m. The honest Pint, 35 Patten Pkwy. (423) 468-4192, thehonestpint.comAudacity, Mean Jeans, Future Virgins9 p.m. J.J.s Bohemia, 231 e. mlK

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mondAy 10.28keyz brown6 p.m. aris harbor light, 9718 hixson Pk. (423) 843-2800, arisrestaurants.comMens barbershop harmony group7 p.m. all saints academy, 10 east eighth st. (423) 876-7359big band Night7 p.m. The coconut Room at The Palms at hamilton, 6925 shallowford Rd., #202. (423) 499-5055, thepalmsathamilton.com

TUeSdAy 10.29keyz brown6 p.m. aris harbor light, 9718 hixson Pk. (423) 843-2800, arisrestaurants.comtim Starnes & Friends7 p.m. sugars Ribs, 507 Broad st. (423) 508-8956, sugarsribs.comJim Palmer7:30 p.m. 1885 grill, 3914 saint elmo ave. (423) 485-3050, facebook.com/1885grillclutch8 p.m. Track 29, 1400 market st. (423) 521-2929, track29.coopen Mic Hosted by Mike McDade9 p.m. Tremont Tavern, 1203 hixson Pk. (423) 266-1996, facebook.com/TremontTavern

wedneSdAy 10.30eddie Pontiac5:30 p.m. el meson hixson, 248 northgate mall, (423) 710-1201

courtney Daly7 p.m. magoos, 3658 Ringgold Rd., east Ridge. (423) 867-1351, facebook.com/magoosTnA Man called bruce7 p.m. acoustic caf, 61 RBc Drive, Ringgold, ga. (706) 965-2065, ringgoldacoustic.comJimmy Harris7 p.m. The coconut Room at The Palms at hamilton, 6925 shallowford Rd., #202. (423) 499-5055, thepalmsathamilton.comPeeWee Moore7:30 p.m. Jack as chop shop saloon, 742 ashland Ter. (423) 710-8739, jackaschopshopsaloon.comJJ Grey and Mofro8 p.m. Track 29, 1400 market st. (423) 521-2929, track29.coHumpty Hump Dance Party9 p.m. J.J.s Bohemia, 231 e. mlK Blvd. (423) 266-1400, jjsbohemia.comengland in 1819, Daniel elsworth & the Great Lakes, Dead testaments9 p.m. The honest Pint, 35 Patten Pkwy. (423) 468-4192, thehonestpint.comchanning Wilson9 p.m. Buds sports Bar, 5751 Brainerd Rd. (423) 499-9878, budssportsbar.comband of Heathens, carolina Story9 p.m. Rhythm & Brews, 221 market st. (423) 267-4644, rhythm-brews.com

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BsF global was known for conduct-ing themselves in risky and inhumane ways, with whistleblowers coming forward with horrendous information into the testing they perform on inno-cent bunnies, squirrels, andpeople.

In accordance with section 666 of the Right to Know law within our local municipal government regula-tions we were granted access into their facilities in order to file a com-plete report on what exactly goes on behind those guarded walls. We were led to the entrance of their op-erations and greeted by a misshap-en fellow, lets call him Fred, who warned us to keep our wits about us as its not always wise to go snooping around gathering infor-mationeven if its legal to do so.

The journey began and I felt a tightening in my chest. It could have been from extreme expo-sure to dangerous radiation, or to the fear that crept over me, know-ing at any moment a deformed creature from beyond the pit of hell could reach for my ankles or come screaming down from the ceiling. some rooms were extremely dark with only faint hints of light. But they were full of screams, able to be used in guiding my way through this demented compound.

In one area, the sick bastards were experi-menting on helpless and defenseless squirrels. squeaker, as the label read under one of the cages, had began growing a forth eyeball and devilish horns. one can only wonder what pur-pose an army of deranged and mutated squir-rels holds. Was it power BsF global sought? Was it to watch the world burn? I had to push forward to discover more hidden secrets.

after being chased by some of the unlucky scientists who were unable to escape before the accident took place, I found myself in a dark room that appeared at first to be safer than the places before. each step carried a bit of hesitation, because one does not simply for-get how easily these creatures lurk in shadows waiting for unsuspecting victims. however, it was not a scientist or small furry critter that would evoke phobic responses for years to comebut a bunny rabbit the size of a man who lunged at me from his rabbit hole with in-tent to kill! I luckily escaped after a well-placed feminine scream frightened the human-sized furball away.

near the end of my journey, a medical doc-tor came forward to collect any misplaced fac-es or limbs that might have been accidentally taken during the tour. little did we know that it was a setup, with the intent to purposefully rip the faces off pretty young girls and guys, in order to rebuild their population of chemical mutants, enabling them to lure more unsus-pecting victims.This was a great haunt and one for the season! check out more info at www.blowingscreamsfarm.com

the nIghT sKY Was VoID oF clouDs anD The moon PRoVIDeD enough light to guide our path. We were told a chemical accident had taken place somewhere around saint elmobut an investigation into such grandiose claims would be required to back up such a story.

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On the weekdays leading up to Hal-loween, there will be a bit of a lulla respite to let everyone take some deep breaths and prepare themselves for the absolute blowout that will signal Octobers end in Chattanooga. You can see Maximo Ortizs Spooky Nights in the Library art collection at the E.G. Fisher Library and admire his spooky style in an attempt to pre-pare yourselves for the big night, or perhaps spend the last few evenings before Oct. 31 putting the finishing touches on your costumesbecause they are going to need some qual-ity structural support to last through this night. Not only will you prob-ably be battling vampires, zombies, ghosts, werewolves, and other mon-sters at various stages of undead, but youll also have to hit up all the par-ties around the town. The pre-dark stages of the night

are, as always, reserved for kid-and-family-friendly events, including the Halloween Family Festival at the Sequatchie Valley Institute located on 1233 Cartwright Loop from 4 - 9 p.m., the Scarecrow in the Wilds Pic-nic and Hayride at the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Halloween at McK-ays Books from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., and the Soddy Trunk O Treats held at the Soddy Community Chapel from 6 - 8 p.m. Additionally, Cleveland will be hosting its annual downtown Halloween Block Party, with stage appearances from the Convertibull Party Band and The Breakfast Club 80s Tribute Band. These events will include plenty

of timeless pre-Halloween human rituals, such as hayrides, bobbing for apples, and eating vast amounts of candy that will give you and your children the energy surge you need to

run from, or, if youre feeling brave, attack, the hordes of ghouls and gob-lins that will soon be knocking down your front door. If youre done bashing in the heads

of your enemies, definitely consid-er attending the many celebratory bashes that will be accompanied by music and quantities of alcohol to ri-val your candy binges from earlier in the evening. The Chattanooga Whis-key Monster Mash at Miller Plaza promises an assortment of whiskey cocktails, while Chattanoogas favor-ite bars and hangouts boast the best lineups for a good time. The Hon-est Pints 3rd Annual Halloween Bash includes The Bohannons with Behold The Brave, Mime Games and The Nim Nims, J.J.s Bohemias Halloween Show features Strung Like a Horse, Jack As Chop Shop Sa-loons Halloween Party stars Dash Rip Rock, and Rhythm and Brews Halloween Party features Opposite Box with Deep Fried 5. Looking for a somewhat more laid-

back and relaxing activity to recuper-ate from your evening of monster-slaying? The Vaudeville Caf will be putting on a special Spook-tacular Murder Mystery Dinner Show and Brewer Media will be hosting Noel Cowards Hauntingly Funny Blithe Spirit Costume Party and Contest at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. So, dont worry! There will be plenty of fun and interesting activities for everyone (who survives), from our smallest children to the most agd of our fellows. Consult the Pulses calendars to re-

view your options and create the best possible game plan for your Hallow-een festivities!

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More scary and not-so-scary stuff to do this year

KICKING OFF THE HALLOWEEN WEEK OF 2013 IS THE Haunted Market on Sunday, October 27, complete with mul-tiple costume parades and contests and a multitude of gourd and apple selections to help everyone prepare for All Hallows Eve, the spookiest of holidays, on Thursday. Additionally, the weekend of the 25th to the 27th will be your last chance to visit Rock Citys Rocktober-fest, the Enchanted MAiZE at Blowing Springs Farm, and the Blowing SCREAMS Farm Haunted House before the boundaries between the spirit world and the human worlds fade.


Acres of Darkness Haunted trail chattanooga audubon acres900 n. sanctuary Roadhours/Dates: 8-11 p.m. Fridays and saturday evenings, october 18-26Tickets: $15 Web: chattanoogaaudubon.org

blowing Screams Farm 271 chattanooga Valley Road Flintstone, ga. hours/Dates: 7 p.m. every Friday and saturday night in october. Tickets: $16 Blowing screams Farm; $20 combo ticketWeb: blowingscreamsfarm.com

chattanooga Ghost tours 138 market streethours/Dates: 7 p.m. every Friday and saturday night in october. Tickets: Tour $15 adults, $10 children; Kids 12-under are freeWeb: chattanoogaghosttours.com

Dreamnight: boo in the Zoo! 301 north holtzclaw avenue hours/Dates: 5:30-8:30p.m. october 18, 19, 24, 25, & 26Tickets: $8.95 adults and $5.95 kids 3-12Web: chattzoo.org

enchanted Maize 271 chattanooga Valley Road Flintstone, ga. Features: another Y-ear of corny Fun. hours/Dates: Thursdays-sundays through oct. 30.Tickets: $9 adults, $7 children Web: enchantedmaze.com

Halloween eerie express Tennessee Valley Railroad museum 4119 cromwell Road hours/Dates: october 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26; Trains depart at 7:45 p.m.Tickets: $22 ages 2 and up Web: tvrail.com

the Haunted barn5107 mcDonald Road, mcDonald hours/Dates: 7-10 p.m. , Friday and saturdays in october. Tickets: $18Web: thehauntedbarnchattanooga.com

Haunted cavern ruby Falls 1720 south scenic highway hours/Dates: 8 p.m. Fridays, saturdays and sundays in october (including oct. 31). Tickets: $21 online; $23 at the door; $17 sundays Web: hauntedcavern.com

Haunted Hilltop8235 highway 58 hours/Dates: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays and saturdays in oc-tober (including oct. 31) Tickets: $20 for the haunt-ed house, haunted maze and haunted hayride. Free parking.Web: thehauntedhilltop.com

Lake Winnepaspookah 1730 lakeview Drive, Rossville hours/Dates: 6-11 p.m. Fridays and saturdays in october. Tickets: $24Web: lakewinnie.com

Monster barn4431 shackleford Ridge Road, signal mountain hours/Dates: 7:30-10:45 p.m. Fridays and saturdays in october. Tickets: $10 per personWeb: monsterbarnfun.com

Mystery Dog ranch975 Wooten Road, Ringgold, ga hours/Dates: 7 p.m. oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Tickets: $10 Web: mysterydoghaunt-edranchandhayride.net

redneck Zombie Paintball490 county Road 67, Riceville,hours/Dates: Friday and saturday nights 7-11 p.m. and halloweenTickets: $15Web: redneckzombiepaintball.com

Sir Gooneys Haunted carnival 5918 east Brainerd Road hours/Dates: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. every weekend in october through halloween. Tickets: $20 Web: sirgoonyshauntedcarnival.com

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But as far as a group of clay devotees are concerned, that was just the begin-ning of a new chapter. In August, the space re-opened under its new name, Scenic City Clay Arts (SCCA), operat-ing without any civic funding. Those who used the studio, both past and present, donated their own money and

time to make the re-opening possible.The groups mission: Citizens com-

ing together to sustain the art of clay, through education and practice, at an affordable price.There was a group that was not

willing to let the studio go. In the last seven years, participation had tripled,

If You Hand-build It, They Will ComeFormer city pottery studio re-opens as Scenic City Clay Arts

Working in clay is, in fact, primala completely different experience than creating a graphic on a computer. Its the ultimate hands-on: messy, serendipitous and satisfying.

FOR 25 YEARS, THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA OPERATED THE John A. Patten Pottery Studio in Lookout Valley. But with debate over the proposed elimination of the Education, Arts and Culture Depart-ment came cries to end city fundingdespite public testimonials from many people about how much the studio had contributed to their lives. Last July, after the EAC got its pink slip, the studio closed.

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says David Chambers, a potter who heads the club that saved the space. We are now leasing the studio and the equipment from the city, at a very fair rate. We are responsible for maintaining the equipment, consisting of 10 wheels, slab roller and extruder and kilns.The club intends to formally incor-

porate as a nonprofit, which will enable it to apply for grants. But in the mean-time, it isnt letting the glaze grow under its feet. SCCA is open five days a week, and continues to offer multiple classes in hand-building and wheel throwing. Our goal is to have the studio be avail-able to all, from professional level to kids just getting started in clay, Chambers says. He points out that it typically costs from $6,000 - $7,000 to create a pottery studio space, and that many budding artists and craftsmen cannot afford that. For young people, SCCA is working with the new city Department of Youth and Family Development to identify inner-city kids eligible for five full scholarships and five partial scholarships for next years summer camps.Another goal is to spread the word

about what the studio offers and how convenient it actually is. Were really only a few minutes from downtown Chattanooga, Chambers points out. Besides classes, the SCCA of-fers four-hour studio sessions for $15. Group members make all of the more than 20 glazes avail-able for both in-studio use and for sale for use elsewhere. All the glazes, with one ex-ception, are food- and dishwasher-safe, and Chambers notes that a beautiful red glaze has just been added to those offered. Twenty-five-pound bags of clay, brought in from Asheville, are sold for $30, which includes both bisque and glaze firings. As soon as the right space can be found for it, raku firing will be available as well.The six-week classes meet twice

weekly; hand-building costs $175 and wheel throwing, $200 (each with an additional $30 charge for clay). All the instructors love taking

their knowledge and sharing it with oth-ers, Chambers says, laughing a little that some people are still after the Ghost experience, but theres much more to it than that.Working in clay is, in fact, primala

completely different experience than creating a graphic on a computer. Its the ultimate hands-on: messy, serendipi-tous and satisfying. Chambers relates how reluctant he was to publicly show a piece that had an accidentally off-center neck. Yet when he did take the piece to the Chattanooga Market, it was the first one that sold that day. Asked why she chose it, the customer said, I love that the neck is off-center.The SCCA is offering a free chance to

try hand-building or the wheel, along with a special kids station, at its official Grand Opening on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members work will be for sale, with a portion of the pro-ceeds going back to the studio.

Scenic City Clay Arts, 3202 Kellys Ferry Rd. (corner of Browns Ferry and Cummings Hwy.) (423) 260-0255. Studio hours: 3 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 1 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturday.


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THURSdAy 10.24Spooky Night at the Library9:30 a.m. e.g. Fisher library, 1289 Ingleside ave. (423) 745-7782Practically Perfect consignment Sale10 a.m. camp Jordan arena, 323 camp Jordan Pkwy. practicallyperfectsale.comooltewah Farmers Market3 p.m. ooltewah nursery & landscape co. Inc., 5829 main st. (423) 238-9775Family canoeing on North chickamauga creek6 p.m. greenway Farm, 5051 gann store Rd. (423) 643-6888, outdoorchattanooga.comblithe Spirit7 p.m. chattanooga Theatre centre, 400 River st. (423) 267-8534, theatrecentre.comMystery of the redneck Italian Wedding7 p.m. Vaudeville caf, 138 market st. (423) 517-1839, funnydinner.comblack and White Forest7 p.m. artsy-u, 5084 s. Ter., east Ridge. (423) 321-2317, artsychattanooga.comJodi White7:30 p.m. The comedy catch, 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233, thecomedycatch.comSanders Family christmas7:30 p.m. cumberland county Playhouse, 221 Tennessee ave. crossville. (931) 484-5000, ccplayhouse.com

FRIdAy 10.25Practically Perfect consignment Sale10 a.m. camp Jordan arena, 323 camp Jordan Pkwy. practicallyperfectsale.comPumpkin carving - Fresh on Fridays11 a.m. miller Plaza, 850 market st. rivercitycompany.comFall trees 22 p.m.artsy-u, 5084 s. Ter., east Ridge. (423) 321-2317, artsychattanooga.comFantasy Maze at tennessee riverpark6 p.m. Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 amnicola hwy. (423) 842-0177Aquascarium Vi: Pirates of the Aquarium6 p.m. Tennessee aquarium, 1 Broad st. (800) 262-0695, tnaqua.org Mystery of the Nightmare office Party7 p.m. Vaudeville caf, 138 market st. (423) 517-1839, funnydinner.comHalloween Party - Pumpkins7 p.m. artsy-u, 5084 s. Ter., east Ridge. (423) 321-2317, artsychattanooga.comFrom russia with Love piano concert7:30 p.m. uTc Fine arts center, Roland hays concert hall, Vine & Palmetto sts. (423) 425-4269, utc.edu/fine-arts-centerthe bald Soprano7:30 p.m. ensemble Theatre of chattanooga, 5600 Brainerd Rd. (423) 602-8640,

ragtime7:30 p.m. cumberland county Playhouse, 221 Tennessee ave., crossville. (931) 484-5000, ccplayhouse.comJodi White7:30, 9:30 p.m. The comedy catch, 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233, thecomedycatch.comZombie ball with Night of the Living Dead8 p.m. The Venue creekside, 527 W. Inman st. (423) 584-5403, lightscameracleveland.comblithe Spirit8 p.m. chattanooga Theatre centre, 400 River st. (423) 267-8534, theatrecentre.comLarry reeb9:30 p.m. Vaudeville caf, 138 market st. (423) 517-1839, funnydinner.com

SATURdAy 10.262nd Annual chattanooga 31 Mile SUP/kayak race8 a.m. coolidge Park, north shore.rocktoberfest8:30 a.m. Rock city gardens, 271 chattanooga Valley Rd. (706) 820-2531, seerockcity.comPractically Perfect consignment Sale10 a.m. camp Jordan arena, 323 camp Jordan Pkwy. practicallyperfectsale.comAll About black bears - class and Family Hike10 a.m. outdoor chattanooga,

200 River st. (423) 643-6888, outdoorchattanooga.com2013 Sanders Family christmas10:30 a.m. cumberland county Playhouse, 221 Tennessee ave., crossville. (931) 484-5000, ccplayhouse.comFall Festival and trunk or treatnoon. childcare network, 5531 highway 41, (706) 937-2939, childcarenetwork.comthe Met Live: the Nose12:55 p.m. east Ridge 18, 5080 s. Terrace, east Ridge, hamilton Place 10-17, 2000 hamilton Pl. Blvd. metoperafamily.orgbarktoberfest1 p.m. Whole Foods, 301 manufacturers Rd. (423) 702-7300, MeS Presents: Frightening-Ass Film Festival 3!2 p.m. Barking legs Theatre, 1307 Dodds ave. (423) 624-5347,barkinglegs.orgragtime2:30 p.m. cumberland county Playhouse, 221 Tennessee ave., crossville, (931) 484-5000, ccplayhouse.comMystery of Flight 1385:30 p.m. Vaudeville caf, 138 market st. (423) 517-1839, funnydinner.comFantasy Maze at tennessee riverpark6 p.m. Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 amnicola hwy. (423) 842-0177Halloween Party - Zombie Self Portraits7 p.m. artsy-u, 5084 s. Ter.,

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east Ridge. (423) 321-2317, artsychattanooga.comJodi White7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. The comedy catch, 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233. thecomedycatch.comcSo: Luken Holdings Pops Series, the best of rodgers & Hammerstein 7:30 p.m. Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad st. (423) 757-5156, chattanooga.govMystery of the Facebook Fugitive8 p.m. Vaudeville caf, 138 market st. (423) 517-1839, funnydinner.comLarry reeb10:30 p.m. Vaudeville caf, 138 market st. (423) 517-1839, funnydinner.com

SUndAy 10.27rocktoberfest8:30 a.m. Rock city gardens, 271 chattanooga Valley Rd. (706) 820-2531, seerockcity.comchattanooga Market: the Haunted Market11 a.m. chattanooga market, First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 carter st., chattanoogamarket.comblithe Spirit2:30 p.m. chattanooga Theatre centre, 400 River st. (423) 267-8534, theatrecentre.comto kill a Mockingbird2:30 p.m. cumberland county Playhouse, 221 Tennessee ave., crossville. (931) 484-5000,

ccplayhouse.comtakin It to the Streets5 p.m. BI-lo, 6951 lee hwy. (423) 892-4270Jodi White7 p.m. The comedy catch, 3224 Brainerd Rd. (423) 629-2233, thecomedycatch.com

mondAy 10.28black cat5:30 p.m. artsy-u, 5084 s. Ter., east Ridge. (423) 321-2317, artsychattanooga.comthe Diamonds7 p.m. lee university conn center, 1120 n. ocoee st., cleveland. (423) 614-8000, leeuniversity.eduFriends of Moccasin bend Lecture Series: Principal chief bill John baker, cherokee Nation7 p.m. Tennessee aquarium, 1 Broad st. (800) 262-0695, tnaqua.orgballet Hispanico7:30 p.m. uTc Fine arts center, Roland hays concert hall, Vine & Palmetto sts. (423) 425-4269, utc.edu/fine-arts-center

TUeSdAy 10.29Sustainable tennessee Summit8:30 a.m. uTc university center, 615 mccallie ave. (423) 425-4455, utc.eduto kill a Mockingbird10:30 a.m. cumberland county

Playhouse, 221 Tennessee ave., crossville. (931) 484-5000, ccplayhouse.comSun Flowers7 p.m. artsy-u, 5084 s. Ter., east Ridge. (423) 321-2317, artsychattanooga.com2013 Sanders Family christmas7:30 p.m. cumberland county Playhouse, 221 Tennessee ave., crossville. (931) 484-5000, ccplayhouse.comchattanooga clarinet choir concert7:30 p.m. ackerman auditorium, 5061 Industrial Dr. (423) 236-2814, chattanoogaclarinetchoir.comPercussion ensemble7:30 p.m. lee university conn center, 1120 n. ocoee st., cleveland. (423) 614-8000, leeuniversity.eduShall We Dance? chattanoogas ballroom Dance club7:30 p.m. allemande hall, 7400 standifer gap Rd. (423) 238-4518

wedneSdAy 10.30the Met Live: the Nose (encore presentation)6:30 p.m. east Ridge 18, 5080 s. Terrace, east Ridge, hamilton Place 10-17, 2000 hamilton Pl. Blvd. metoperafamily.orgSunset cattails7 p.m.artsy-u, 5084 s. Ter., east Ridge. (423) 321-2317, artsychattanooga.comNorthshore Village

Apartments community Halloween bash7 p.m. northshore Village, 621 memorial Dr. (423) 485-3331, mynorthshorevillage.com

ongoIngNarrative Gestures10 a.m. - 5 p.m. mon-sat, 1 - 5 p.m. sun. River gallery, 400 e. 2nd st. (423) 265-5033, river-gallery.com FreSH (through oct. 25)11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues.- sat. aVa gallery, 30 Frazier ave. (423) 265-4282, avarts.orgtexture and Glaze11 a.m. - 6 p.m., mon-sat, 1 - 5 p.m. sun. In-Town gallery, 26a Frazier ave. (423) 267-9214, intowngallery.comLocal Artists11 a.m, - 7 p.m. mon-satgraffiti: a hill city art Joint, 505 cherokee Blvd. (423) 400-9797, hillcityart.comIcons in transformation11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues-Fri. 10 a.m. - noon sat st. Pauls episcopal church, 305 W 7th st. (423) 266-8195, stpaulschatt.homestead.com

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Every film deserves a chance. Sharknado might have been excel-lent in the hands of a skilled director. Kevin Smith (Clerks) is cur-rently writing a hor-ror film about a man being slowly turned into a walrus by a mad surgeon. Id watch that movie in a heart-beat. Never dismiss a film just because it sounds weird. Mise En Scenesters main feature during their Frighting Ass Film Festival on October 26 is one of these strange films that need an audience with an open mind, because a movie about a man with a demon living in his colon sounds ridicu-lous on paper. Truth be told, its ridiculous on film. But it works sur-prisingly well due to a host of actors that com-mit to the story and a director that knows the story he wants to tell.

Bad Milo! is funnier than any mainstream Hollywood film released this year, in part because the subject matter is unique.In many ways, Bad Milo! is similar to

Mike Judges Office Space. Both charac-ters are unsatisfied with their jobs, both are fearful of their personal relationship, both have extreme reactions to stressful stimuli, both visit hypnotherapists. But whereas Pe-ter Gibbons sees a competent one that turns off his stress before dying on the floor, Bad Milos Duncan (Ken Marino) sees a thera-pist that reveals the angry, pink, big-eyed, ball of teeth that has come to represent his anger. On the horror side, Bad Milo is something of an homage to 1980s creature flicks like Gremlins and Ghoulies. Its packed with the same dark silliness found in those pictures, which is certainly welcome in a time when most horror movies take them-selves a little too seriously. This film uses an

intestinal demon as a stand-in for violent reactions caused by unrelieved stress. Its a little on the nose for a metaphorbut then this is a horror comedy and its not meant to be especially deep. Eventually, this tiny ball of suppressed rage begins to attack and murder the sources of Duncans stress. The film follows Duncan as he tries to control his inner demon and bring balance to his life. Againnot a high-brow concept, but in a film that features a cute abdominal goblin, the message is received rather well.The film works, as I mentioned, because

the cast commits to the premise so strongly. Bad Milo! features character actor veter-ans like Stephen Root and Patrick Warbur-ton, as well as Communitys Gillian Jacobs, and relative newcomer Kumail Nanjiani, all of whom are masters of delivery and un-derstatement. The jokes in Bad Milo! are solid. This isnt a Scary Movie type of hor-ror comedy, reliying on gross-out sight gags and one-liners based around current pop culture. It has a real story and thats what makes it interesting. It varies the humor enough that we arent bored by the concept within a few minutes, instead of repeating the same joke or attempting to take down the genre as a whole. Its really surprising how competent the film is despite the ab-solutely absurd premise. Part of this might be due to the support of producer Mark Duplass, one of comedys current golden boys and star of The League on FXX. But mostly, this film goes to show that all ideas can be valid if they are developed well.Bad Milo! is one of the films being

screened as part of the MESs Frightening Ass Film Festival, which also inlcudes Ma-niac and Spider Baby. Tickets may still be available but are likely very limited. The fes-tival also features music and comedy, a cos-tume contest, and screenings of short hor-ror movies by local filmmakers, which is a lot of scary entertainment for $15. If you do miss out on the festival, Bad Milo! is avail-able for download on iTunesyou can make your own Halloween film fest at home.

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Envy Bourbon.This bourbon was created

by the recently late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson. Angels Envy is worth cov-eting. Aged up to 6 years in charred white oak barrels and finished in ruby port wine casks, it has a deep, rich flavor.Laura complements it with

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Free Will Astrology ROB BREzSNySCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpios are obses-sive, brooding, suspicious, demanding, and secretive, right? Thats what traditional astrologers say, isnt it? Well, no, actually. I think thats a misleading assessment. Its true that some Scorpios are dominated by the qualities I named. But my research shows that those types of Scorpios are generally not attracted to reading my horo-scopes. My Scorpios tend instead to be passionately focused, deeply thoughtful, smartly discerning, intensely committed to excellence, and devoted to understanding the complex truth. These are all assets that are especially im-portant to draw on right now. The world has an extraordi-narily urgent need for the tal-ents of you evolved Scorpios.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If youre in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes get used to the dark. That helpful advice appears in Norwegian Wood, a novel by Haruki Murakami. Now Im passing it on to you, just in time for your cruise through the deep-est, darkest phase of your cycle. When you first arrive, you may feel blind and dumb. Your surroundings might seem impenetrable and your next move unfathomable. But dont worry. Refrain from drawing any conclusions whatsoever. Cultivate an empty mind and an innocent heart. Sooner or later, you will be able gather the clues you need to take wise action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have you thought about launching a crowdfunding campaign for your pet project? The coming weeks might be a good time. Have you fan-tasized about getting involved in an organization that will help save the world even as it feeds your dreams to become the person you want to be? Do it! Would you consider hatching a benevolent conspiracy that will serve as an antidote to an evil conspiracy? Now is the time. Youre in a phase of your astrologi-cal cycle when you have more pow-er than usual to build alliances. Your specialties between now and De-cember 1 will be to mobilize group energy and round up supporters and translate high ideals into prac-tical actions.

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