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LETTERFROMHOME
Success and failure
By
Darcy Falk
T
Learning not to sell myself short
his past weekend I participated in a panel
discussion: “Life as a Successful Artist.”
When I was first asked to do this a few
weeks ago, I balked. I thought about what it
means to be a successful artist. And whether
(or not) I feel like one.
Sadly, the success label can kill the creative impulse for some of us. I have to be very
careful to apply the label only to my creative
projects, but not to myself: success isn’t something I AM, it’s something I HAVE.
It’s critical for me to start from scratch
with every new project. Beginning with expectations for an end product—a commodity—means
I might avoid taking risks in the making process.
Never stepping away from dry land can sound
a death knell for my creative projects. Risk and
uncertainty course through good, creative work,
so it’s better to get used to them.
Skillfulness is another question altogether: I do claim proficiency. With every
endeavor, I amass more skills and hone them
to apply toward future projects: more arrows
From the wall of the author’s studio: a postcard of the
in my quiver, more tools in my toolbox, more
The Empire Ironer logo from the mangle that was reassembled at the Flagstaff Sustainability Program’s Fix-it Clinic Anima Sola (a Catholic icon depicting the lost soul in
ways to pinpoint exactly the right word or
on Sat, Jan. 24. Photos by the author
purgatory) and attached quote by writer Annie Dillard.
image in service to making a successful piece.
Some days I get out of bed with a fire
parts in a way that communicates the big idea,
Rich, who—with logic, skill, and no small meaevery properly-outfitted 1940s kitchen.
in my belly for the work. The work inspires
right? Use all the tools you need to put the
sure of courage, in light of the thing’s old wirMy husband jokes about my mangle colme. Ideas grace me with their presence. My
thing together, but improvise where necessary.
ing—tested the motor, the mechanics and the
lection. I acquired the first one at a junk store
obligation is to lavish time and materials on
Understand the big picture, but pay attention to
electrical circuitry, got the thing reassembled
in Cottonwood. The best one came via my
those ideas.
detail and excellence. Work steadily and make
and put a new plug on the end of the cord. I
friend, Jayne, who lugged it back from MonJill Divine, one of my co-panelists, said it’s
a consistent effort toward the goal, even when
was thrilled. At the very end of the process, we
tana one summer for me. No small feat that
an artist’s job to “wring it out,” which I take to
you don’t know precisely what the goal is.
plugged it in. The shoe heated up: victory! We
was, as a mangle generally weighs 75 pounds
mean making the most of the ideas and the
After thinking hard about all this, here’s
engaged the roller that feeds cloth through the
or more, and is housed in a bulky cabinet. It’s
materials we have in front of us. She eloquently
what I’ve learned: abandon notions of success
contraption. And … nothing happened. Anticlinot whimsy or nostalgia that drives my obsesdescribed her process to the class, talked about
or failure. Don’t get attached to outcomes,
max. Jake was pulled over to another project.
sion: I use a mangle in the studio when I have a
inspiration and gathering, girding herself for the
either. Grab a big idea and clamber out on a creRich and I debated about whether to pull the
lot of yardage to iron.
work, editing and honing. At no point did she
ative limb, knowing that if that idea is too heavy
switch out and see what was wrong, but by that
Anyway, for $10 I bought the one that
say, “And then, I got paid for the poem.”
for the structure you’ll wind up on you’re a** on
time I had to leave to get to the Coconino CenTony spied, then brought it home and took
Was money the elephant in the room durthe ground below. If that happens, rejoice. Pick
ter for the Arts for the panel discussion.
it apart to clean it up and see if I could get it
ing the panel discussion? Let’s just say that in
yourself up, and begin again.
Even though I didn’t come home with a
working without blowing any fuses or setting
certain circles “success” is code for “money.”
perfectly functioning machine, I was elated
fire to anything. And there it sat, in pieces, until
Alas, questions of compensation and the value
Darcy Falk is a textile artist and writer
with the progress made, and felt pretty conlast Saturday when a friend told me about the
of work aren’t so easily resolved in our capitalwho has made Flagstaff her home for almost
fident that I could figure out how to get the
Flagstaff Sustainability Program’s Fix-It Clinic,
ist, pseudo-meritocracy.
30 years. The best sign in her studio says,
roller switch working again on my own.
and suggested I take it in to see if anyone there
A couple of years ago, Tony Norris called
“Don’t Give Up,” and she takes that advice
And so I found myself wondering how
could help get it back in working order.
me from a garage sale to come and look at
often. See more of her writing and artwork at
mangle repair equates with the creative proI loaded the whole mess into a cardboard
what he thought might be a mangle—an
www.darcyfalk.com.
cess: use what’s in front of you, assemble the
box. At the clinic I was hooked up with Jake and
electric ironer that was standard equipment in
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THEMOTHERLOAD
Floor me
By Kelly Poe Wilson
U
ntil I had children I was under the impression there were only a few different
options when it came to floor coverings. Of course there was carpeting, which is
what I and most of my friends grew up with;
wood, tile and, for those who lived in castles
or monasteries, stone. What a dying breed
we are; those of us who can remember when
chores included “raking” the shag carpet. Sure,
I knew there were (and still are) entire stores
dedicated to floor coverings, and that there
are many more different and even exotic ways
to cover your floor, but none of them ever
seemed too different to me. I mean, with the
possible exception of the hills and valleys that
developed in shag carpeting (hence the rake,)
they all shared a certain … well, flatness. I
mean, that’s kind of the point of a floor, isn’t
it? To be flat?
Like I said, that’s what I used to think. And
then I had children.
I now realize that the list of apparently
suitable objects to use as floor coverings
include such exotic items as plates, fast food
wrappers, empty 2-liter Mountain Dew bottles
and, of course, clothes both clean and dirty—
with the most popular look being clean and
dirty expertly woven together.
When they were younger this list would
have also included items such as Legos, puzzle
pieces and crayons, but all of those items
Dismantling the masterpiece
were banned from my house in the Great Toy
Purge of 2009. Unfortunately, I haven’t quite
yet found a way to ban food and clothing from
the house (although the presence of Taco Bell
bags and the aforementioned Mountain Dew
bottles make it obvious my children have a
very loose grasp of what is considered “food”),
and so the daily “floor treatment” continues
unabated. What can I say? Apparently you can
take away an artist’s palette one color at a
time, and yet a true artist will still create art.
Because that’s what their floors must be.
Art. Strange, uncomfortable, annoying art.
Here’s the thing, though: usually the artist will at least be able to tell the difference
between their own creations and those of
another artist. Put them in a room with one
of their installations and 20 other similarly
organized “piles of garbage” and the artist
will be able to pick theirs out every time. This
is because the artist, unlike other people, can
tell the difference between real chaos and the
illusion of chaos they have created, which is
what makes me think, sometimes, that what
is happening in my children’s rooms is not
exactly art.
I now realize that the list of apparently suitable
objects to use as �loor coverings include such exotic
items as plates, fast food wrappers, empty 2-liter
Mountain Dew bottles and, of course, clothes
both clean and dirty—with the most popular look
being clean and dirty expertly woven together.
Flag Live gives me purpose
ive gives me purpose
Would a real artist rip apart one of their
pieces simply because they needed to wear a
white shirt, or because their math homework
was due? Would they destroy their creation for
something as frivolous as the desire to wear
matching shoes? Of course not: a real artist
would wear one flip-flop and one hiking boot
and receive an “F” for their daily math score
before they would ever move one single piece
of their “Pizza in Revolt” masterpiece (or was
that “Revolting Pizza”? I can never remember.)
That is unless the dismantling is part of
the installation. Is that it? Are they carefully
layering objects on their floors just so they
(and whoever they can rope into helping) can
then pull it all apart like time-lapse archeologists?
Dear God, I hadn’t considered that possibility. I was so caught up in the idea they were
simply slobs, or worse yet, artists, that I hadn’t
considered they might actually be something
much, much worse.
No. It can’t be true. I’ll kill them myself
before I see them grow up to become performance artists.
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.
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ince Todd Snider came up in the late ’90s, he’s carried the singer-songwriter badge.
Steeped in the county line honkytonks of Memphis and Austin, Nashville and Portland
(yeah, Portland has honkytonks), Snider carried poetic threads through his storied
anthologies known as record albums. His prosaic verse finds tender homes on the backs of
his rusty timbre, six-string twang and harmonica squeals, and he’s always done well to carry a
road-weary tune. From rockin’ riffs to acoustic ballads, Snider’s words have evolved over time
to reflect honest life lessons. His latest record, Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables (2012), continues his tradition of forgoing any sort of feel-good dancehall jam in favor of calling shenanigans on capitalism, greed and the 1 percent at the heart of it all. “Too Soon To Tell” whacks
ya upside the head with fuzzed-out blues so tough the smell of cigarette smoke practically
twirls off the tune. Lonesome, hollow fiddle adds a charming complement to Snider’s guitar
strums on “West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown,” only cementing the giant verbal middle
finger rolling off his tongue. Snider will, through him, tell you the story of a wanderer, harried
for days on end—at the Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen. Singer-songwriter Reed Foehl will
open things up. Tickets are $22 in advance and $26 the day of the show. Doors for the all-ages
show open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. To learn more, call 556-1580 or visit www.
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Is it a bird? Maybe it’s a plane. No, it’s just
Sherlock Holmes in disguise again. Honestly, this
guy could be camouflaging himself—right behind
you! Kidding, he’s in Theatrikos’ thrilling rendition
of The Final Adventure. Steven Dietz adapted
what was supposed to be the great detective’s
last hoorah, as they say, from Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle’s actual manuscript. Conan Doyle realized
to kill off his most beloved (read: profitable)
character would be the straw on the camel’s
back of his career, so, huzzah, Holmes lives on
to tackle the mystery of a photograph—and his
long, lost love, Irene Adler. The story begins with
the King of Bohemia suffering from an acute case
of blackmail. The famed opera singer, Miss Adler,
is bound to give up the goods until Holmes busts
in and says, “No, stop!” And she almost becomes
putty in his hands except she’s too much of a
bada** to fall apart for a fella—even if she does
see him as her equal. The hits don’t quit, though,
with Doctor Watson co-crime fighting Holmes’
archrival, the evil Professor Moriarty. Really,
though, it’s elementary. Deduce for yourself at
the Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse,
11 W. Cherry. Friday and Saturday shows begin
at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $13–$19. The play runs through
Feb. 15. 774-1662. www.theatrikos.com.
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If one were to ask John Gorka, “What do you know?” He might
reply with something like, “Multiplication tables and how many
miles to drive from Philly to N.Y.C.” But even if he didn’t speak a
word about it, John Gorka knows folk music. In 1991 Rolling Stone
named Gorka “the preeminent singer-songwriter” for the New
Folk movement, namely for his gift of prose. The tumbling tidal
wave partially under the crooner’s responsibility still breaks across
contemporary groups all the way to bands across the pond in the
U.K. His living legacy in the tradition began in the mid ’80s with his
first full-length record, I Know (1987) and continues to this very
moment. Gorka’s newest threads in the wax were laid with Bright
Side Down (2014). His 11th LP exquisitely captures the shimmering
baritone vibrato and delivers the eloquently plucked acoustic guitar he’s always had tucked within his mastery that’s graced stages
across the world from the Newport Folk and Jazz Festival to Austin
City Limits. The Flag Arts Council and Greenhouse Productions are
offering northern Arizonans a special folksy treat, an Evening with
John Gorka at the Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Ft. Valley
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The second round of Flag’s premier literary series, Narrow
Chimney Reading Series, is coming out piping hot with a special appearance from Eddie Chuculate. Born of the Muscogee
“CAN’T REPEAT THE PAST?
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WHY OF COURSE YOU CAN!”
career as a newspaper sports writer and copy editor
F. Scott Fitzgerald scribed those words in 1925, and
(we feel you, brother), but decided to break
while they’re part of an exchange between
into more imaginative prose. He earned
two characters in one of the most famous
a degree in creative writing and
novels of all time, the author most
moved on to a Stegner Fellowship
certainly meant them as an eerie bit
at Stanford, collecting accolades
of foreshadowing. In fact, they’re an
and awards along the way. In
inked guarantee at Flag’s peren2007, Chuculate earned an O.
nial costume bash—the Fifth
Annual Great Gatsby Night.
Henry Award for his story,
In the Prohibition-era spirit of
“GalvestonBay, 1826,” the
The Great Gatsby, your cordial
first story in his published
host, Andres “Dapper Dre”
collection Cheyenne
Adauto, will festoon himself in
Madonna. The story follows
his traditional uniform and the
Jordan Coolwater. The
rest of you hepcats will follow:
distant relative to a Cheyenne
Suspenders, pressed linens and
Indian named Old Bull who,
tweed for the men; sequins,
upon introduction, is racing to
feathers and bold lipwear for
outrun a hurricane. He makes
the ladies. Do it up, folks, ‘cause
there will be a costume contest
it—barely. Coolwater meets this
with fabulous prizes and bragging
man decades later and picks up his
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EDITOR’SHEAD
Shut ’em down,
open up shop
By
Andrew Wisniewski
‌I
thought it was about time to dust off this old
chestnut. So, here’s a true story about housewarming with DMX.
‌I imagine most Millenials know who he is.
For the unfamiliar, DMX is a rapper from the
late ’90s best known for his single “Ruff Ryders’
Anthem” off of his 1998 debut album It’s Dark
and Hell is Hot. In addition to his rap career
which consists of eight albums and tons of success, he also acted in cinematic gems such as
Romeo must Die (2000) and Cradle to the Grave
(2003) with Jet Li, and Exit Wounds in 2001 with
the Master of Aikido, Steven Segal.
OK. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the
way …
It started like any other day that a famous
rapper might crash a regular old party, poolside.
I was living in Phoenix at the time—I want to say
it was 2009.
Again, it was like any other party: good
friends, tasty grub, cold drinks and a pool. The
occasion was a housewarming party for some
friends, Kameryn and Jeff, a couple I knew at the
time who were celebrating the purchase of their
first home together up in the Desert Ridge area.
As day faded to night and comprehension
went with it as the drinks started to add up, the
unthinkable happened. My buddy Richard and I
were sitting at the outdoor bar facing out, chatting, when a “crew” with DMX leading the pack
walked out of the back door, passed us, straight
into the backyard.
Richard and I looked at each other—confused, stunned. I said, “Is that … Did DMX just
show up?” Sure enough, it was. DMX in the
flesh, ready to house warm.
Nobody knew what to do. And what we
also didn’t know, is that Jeff’s attorney also represented DMX. After the fact, Jeff mentioned
that his attorney had texted him saying that X
(that’s what his crew called him) “might” swing
by, but Jeff of course didn’t believe it would
actually happen.
Here’s what I remember about X: First
and most importantly, he speaks exactly like
he sings: gruff. It was great. Second, He was
wearing baggy jean shorts, unlaced camel Timberlands, a white wife beater, a thick gold Jesus
piece and a fat gold watch. Third, he was one
of the kindest and oddly genuine/permanentlywired dudes I’ve ever met. And lastly, he was
absolutely horrible at dominoes.
In the course of his arrival, we hadn’t been
properly introduced for the first hour-plus
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that he was there. But, next thing I know,
he’s inviting me to sit down with him and
two other guys out back to play dominoes.
Here’s the thing about that: I’m also dreadful
at dominoes.
By this point in the day I was pretty
drunk. We sat there chatting and laughing
somewhat awkwardly. Before I knew, halfpaying attention to the game and more on
the fact that I was literally playing dominoes
with DMX, I had won. We played again, and I
won, again. I beat DMX at dominoes.
To this day I have no idea why I asked
him what I did. Perhaps it was ignorance,
or the stereotype I had seen in the many
gangsta rap videos from my childhood. It just
came out. (Keep in mind that by now he had
been in and out of prison over the years.)
“X, I mean no disrespect, but considering the amount of time you’ve spent in
prison, I thought you’d be better at dominoes,” I said.
He looked at me, laughed and said,
“Nah, I didn’t play any dominoes.” I asked him
what he did do, to which he gruffly replied,
“Pushups!” Everyone laughed out loud.
We played a third game and I won that
one as well. Did I slam the table and yell
Dominoes? You bet I did.
After that last game, two more amazing
things happened. The first was when someone dropped a glass on the hardwood living
room floor. Before anybody could even think
about reacting, X shows up, Johnny on the
spot with a broom and dust pan. Richard, who
once again happened to be standing next
to me, leaned over and whispered, “Is DMX
cleaning up that mess?” He was, and he did.
The other ended the night. When it
came time to leave and X went out front,
everyone in the house followed. Before long
he’s three houses down on the phone. Members of his crew yelled and yelled at him,
telling him it was time to go, when finally he
dropped the phone from his ear and said,
“Shut the [expletive] up, I’m housewarming b*****s!”
Shortly after that, he walked back,
gave the new homeowners each a hug, said
peace to the rest of us (I like to think he
barked a few times), hopped in his Escalade
and like whoa, he was gone. The house had
been warmed.
I guess that’s just how Ruff Ryders roll.
News Quirks
BY ROLAND SWEET
‌Curses, Foiled Again
Police said Eric Frey, 29, handed a pizza shop employee in Uniontown, Pa., a note
written on toilet paper. “I have a gun,” it read. “Give me $300.” The worker hit the silent
alarm, summoning police before Frey could leave. He explained that a bearded man had
confronted him in a nearby alley and forced his action, but officers who searched Frey’s
apartment found a newly-opened roll of toilet paper with a pen impression from Frey’s
note on the top sheet. (Associated Press)
A masked man tried to rob a convenience store in New Haven, Conn., by pointing a finger at the clerk to “simulate” that he had a gun, police Officer David Hartman
reported, noting, “But he didn’t have his hand in his pocket.” The clerk “grabbed the
man’s finger and told him he’d break it if he didn’t get out of his shop,” Hartman said
after the would-be robber fled. (New Haven Independent)
Non-Surprise of the Week
The Central Intelligence Agency admitted that at least half of the reported UFO
sightings in the 1950s and 1960s were actually test flights of its super-secret U-2 spy
plane. (United Press International)
Second-Amendment Follies
Veronica J. Rutledge, 29, died after her 2-year-old son reached into her purse,
grabbed her concealed gun and shot her in the head at a Wal-Mart store in Hayden,
Idaho. (Associated Press)
Tony Roe, 23, was shot in the chest at a home in Largo, Fla., while he and Dylan
Harvey, 19, were playing a game with a loaded revolver. It involved rolling the chamber
and then taking turns pointing the gun at each other, according to the Pinellas County
Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Harvey was holding the weapon when it fired. (Tampa
Bay Times)
Former police officer Darrell Smith, 58, accidentally shot off his finger with a
.380 caliber handgun at a gun store in Glasgow, Ky. He asked to see the weapon and
was examining it when it fired. Even though Smith didn’t do a safety check on the gun
before handling it, he insisted the employee who handed it to him should have, so he’s
suing Barren Outdoors for negligence. (Bowling Green’s WBKO-TV)
Authorities said that Michael Foster, 43, saw Clarence Daniels, 62, getting out
of his vehicle in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store in Brandon, Fla., and noticed he
had a gun in a hip holster under his coat. Foster followed Daniels inside, put him in a
chokehold and yelled that Daniels had a gun. Daniels shouted that he had a permit.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested Foster and charged him with battery. “We understand it’s
alarming for people to see other people with guns, sheriff’s official Larry McKinnon
said, “but Florida has a large population of concealed weapons permit holders.” (Tampa
Bay Times)
Saving Butter
Researchers investigating reports of Canadian lobsters off England’s northern
coast concluded that passengers on cruise ships have been ordering live lobsters and
then, in an animal-rights gesture, asking their waiters to throw the shellfish overboard.
Local fishermen have even found some of the lobsters with rubber bands around their
claws. Removed from their native habitat, however, the lobsters “won’t last much
longer than if the passengers had eaten them for dinner,” according to Mike Cohen of
Holderness Fishing Industry Group. (Britain’s Daily Mail)
Quirks News
Drop in the Bucket
The Government Accountability Office decided that taxpayers should stop providing
federal employees who bring their lunch to work with “disposable cups, plates and cutlery” because the items “clearly constitute a personal expense.” The decision stems from
a Department of Commerce policy of supplying hand sanitizer, paper goods and plastic
ware to National Weather Service workers that began during a 2009 flu outbreak. When
the Commerce Department stopped providing the goods in 2013, NWS employees filed
an official complaint. “There’s no way this could cost them more than $5,000 or $10,000,”
Dan Sobien, president of the NWS employee organization, said after the GAO ruling. (The
Washington Post)
When Guns are Outlawed
Irish police Detective Paul Johnson thwarted two men he observed robbing a convenience store in Dublin by arming himself with a traffic cone, which he used to push the men
down when they exited. (The Irish Times)
An Alabama middle school principal asked students to bring canned food to school to
throw at possible intruders. In a letter to parents, Priscilla Holley of W.F.BurnsMiddle School
in Valley said an 8-ounce can of peas or corn “could stun the intruder or even knock him out
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until the police arrive. The canned food item will give the students a sense of empowerment to protect themselves.” (Associated Press)
Police arrested Jeremiah Genesis Taylor, 25, after he argued with his pregnant
girlfriend in Millington, Tenn., and hit her in the face and chest with some steaks. (Memphis’s WHBQ-TV)
Workers at a reptile pet shop in Delray Beach, Fla., accused owner Benjamin Siegel,
40, of slapping them with a bearded dragon lizard. The victims said Siegel placed the lizard
in his mouth and began hitting them with it. He also threw Gatorade at them, and tossed
the large lizard into the air and swung it around. Siegel was arrested on battery and animal
cruelty charges. (Broward-Palm Beach New Times)
Fruits of Their Labors
Oklahoma lawmakers are at odds over the state’s produce. Sen. Nathan Dahm introduced a measure to repeal watermelon’s title as Oklahoma’s official vegetable, an honor
lawmakers bestowed in 2007. Dahm pointed out watermelon is a fruit, not a vegetable,
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but the state fruit title isn’t available because it was awarded to the strawberry. Dahm
said watermelon could be named the state’s seasonal fruit or the state’s melon, but Rep.
Scooter Park denounced such a move, declaring, “We will defend, support and make sure it
is upheld as the state vegetable for Oklahoma.” (Tulsa World)
Slippery Slopes
China earmarked nearly $90 million to divert water to make snow in Chongli, a provincial town in an arid region on the edge of the GobiDesert, in an effort to win its bid for the
2022 winter Olympics. As a result of the government’s recent emphasis on winter sports,
the number of skiers in China has risen from 10,000 in 1996 to 20 million, according to the
Chinese Ski Association. High water demand for snowmaking by existing ski facilities around
Beijing has led to a government crackdown on new golf courses. (The Economist)
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Screen
How a nerd won the war
Reviewed by Dan Stoffel
W
large part to their encrypted communications.
ar movies can be exciting and gripTheir code machine, Enigma, allowed them to
ping—the intense claustrophobic
send secret messages to their troops across
fright of engaging in battle from the
the continent and at sea. And even though
cramped confines of a tank, the adrenalinethe Allies had stolen an Enigma box, it was no
filled rush of zipping through the air while
good without the key, changed daily by
engaged in aerial combat, the cold terthe Germans. Turing’s plan was to
ror of hunching down in a trench,
THE
create a machine that could crack
awaiting the order to leap out
IMITATION
that daily cipher, giving the
onto the battlefield. But there
Allies the solution they needed
is another kind of war movie
GAME
to use Enigma.
that can be every bit as engagDirected by Morten Tyldum
This all sounds a bit dry,
ing: the behind-the-scenes
Rated PG-13
but The Imitation Game is a fasstory of strategy and planning,
HARKINS THEATERS
cinating film combining Turing’s
of the people who toil in offices
race against time to win the war
and back rooms to guide the solwith his struggles to keep a team
dier, ships and aircraft from desks
together, and his even more personal
and chalkboards. Director Morten
issues due to a deep secret that he must keep
Tyldum and his cast have achieved that with
from even his closest colleagues.
The Imitation Game, up for eight Oscars at this
Cumberbatch is wonderful here, and if not
year’s ceremony.
for Michael Keaton he would be my front-runBenedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan
ner for the Academy Award. He’s surrounded
Turing, the British mathematician whose Turby an excellent cast as well, including Keira
ing Test is well-known to computer geeks
Knightley (also nominated). Another nominee,
the world over. But in the late ’30s he was a
Norwegian director Tyldum (in his first Englishstrange, isolated genius who just wanted to
language feature), deftly directs the story writhelp with the war effort. The Nazis were winten by Graham Moore (yet another nominee),
ning the war and conquering Europe due in
A
based on the book by Andrew Hodges. The
film is nicely framed by incidents following
the war, giving us something more than just a
linear beat-the-clock scenario.
Not overly flashy or stylized, The Imitation Game is an absorbing look at the man
Think of it as “Downton Stabby”
Reviewed by Seth Muller
Penny Dreadful, which borrows its name from Victoriantogether the storylines of such favorites as Frankenstein and
era pulp novels that were written to shock and titillate, has
Dorian Gray—and drops in Jack the Ripper and some Dracula
sharpened its claws as a solid series that mixes period
references for good measure.
drama with genuine horror. So, I like to think of it
The show pivots on Vanessa Ives, played with wit
as Downton Stabby, and not for the faint of heart
and cool reserve by Eva Green (a Bond girl in Casino
PENNY
on the blood and guts front. Other things are
Royale (2006) is among her list of vampy roles). She’s
DREADFUL:
not left to the imagination, either. A party at
called to aid an old family friend named Sir Malcom
Dorian Gray’s looks like that scene from Eyes
Murray (Timothy Dalton, who happens to be a forSEASON 1
Wide Shut (1999). Throughout the episodes,
mer James Bond), whose daughter Mina has gone
Created by John Logan
you get enough buns to fill a bread truck.
missing and is feared to be in the custody of an
NETFLIX and STREAMING
Yet, despite all its pulpiness, Penny
unholy creature. Let’s just say Ives has some interDreadful bristles with smart dialogue, distinct
esting gifts and folks on the Rolodex that could help.
characters and fun twists. Some of the episodes,
The show is both subtle and blatant in its
though, end up either too choppy (story-wise not
monster-mash-up premise, as the main story crosses
carnage-wise) or too clunky—bogged down from the
paths with Dr. Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway) and his
multi-plot/backstory glut. But the overall thrills and horrorcreations plural. Dorian Gray (a sly charmer played by Reeve
house fun always keeps it entertaining. Season 2 hits on
Carney) becomes an interesting twist as Ives’ love interest. And
April 26, and the trailer seems to suggest the screws will
Josh Hartnett plays Ethan Chandler, a Wild West sharpshooter
turn a little tighter. And for fans of Penny Dreadful, that’s a
from a traveling road show. He is employed by Ives to help with
good thing.
the more challenging excursions.
B
I
have to out myself as a sucker for any film or television show
that tackles and tangles with literary characters and storylines
and puts together a DJ’s remix of the classics. Such is the
case of Penny Dreadful, a Showtime original series that pulls
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many consider to be the true creator of
computer science and artificial intelligence.
At times nail-biting, at times tragic, it’s a
fascinating story not widely known, considering his work is estimated to have saved many
millions of lives.
AZ BEER WEEK
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Totally scripted
Screenplays the theme with spring NAU Film Series
FEBRUARY 12-21
By Erin Shelley
T
he College of Arts and Letters (or CAL)
Film Series continues this spring semester at NorthernArizonaUniversity with
“Oscar Winning and Oscar Nominated Original
Screenplays,” a focus on the stories screenwriters devised. For the films in the series, these
screenwriters earned critical respect and even
some shiny gold statues for their creative
efforts. Yes, the films in the series earned
Oscar nominations, and some even won for the
writing, director, actors and the movie.
The movies in the series range from all time
periods since sound required actors to speak dialogue. One film is a foreign film: 1954’s La Strada,
which was directed and co-written by Federico
Fellini. The screenplay earned an Oscar nomination and the film won for Best Foreign Language
film. It screens on Feb. 10.
Like Fellini, many of the screenwriters
were also the directors of the movies. This
semester’s series includes films from wellknown director/writers, such as Billy Wilder
(The Apartment, 1960) and Orson Welles (Citizen Kane, 1941), who both co-wrote their classic films—Welles with Joseph Mankiewicz and
Wilder with his long-time writing companion,
I.A.L. Diamond. Other director writers include
Ingmar Bergman (Through a Glass Darkly,
1961), Woody Allen (Radio Days, 1987), and
Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation, 2003).
Some of the other screenplays are by
experienced writers who had plenty of great
films in their career. Paddy Chayefsky wrote
1971’s The Hospital, which will show on March
3. Chayefsky would go on to win an Oscar for
this film and then five years later for Network.
Then there were one-time nominees like
brothers Andy and David E. Lewis, whose 1971
thriller, Klute, would kickstart director Alan
Pakula’s career and give Jane Fonda her first
Oscar statue. Another partnership, this time of
two friends, had a screenplay that earned the
two an Oscar for the screenplay. They would
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Will Hunting, directed by Gus Van Sant, also
gave the late Robin Williams an Oscar for Best
Supporting Actor. This moving film can be seen
again on the big screen on April 21.
Other films in the series include An American in Paris (1951) on Feb. 3; Notorious (9146)
on Jan. 27; The Unforgiven (1960) on April 14;
WarGames (1983) on March 24; and The Usual
Suspects (1995) on April 14. To see the entire
schedule, see www.nau.edu/CAL/Events/CALFilm-Series.com.
All of the films are free and screen each
Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Cline Library
Assembly Hall on the NAU campus. The films
are introduced by various film-lovers (I will be
introducing Klute on March 10).
Despite the passing of time, the screenwriters for these films still deserve acknowledgment for what they created. From musicals
to thrillers, these writers helped create some
of the most memorable and amazing moments
ever put on screen.
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MUSIC
BY DIANDRA MARKGRAF
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain takes the stage at Ardrey on Friday. Courtesy photo
Cool-hand ukes
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings savvy to the instrument
‌W
hat do you do when sloshing around
in gritty punk bands with names like
Severed Heads and the Neck [expletive here, rhymes with “Truckers”], or dragging
300-plus pound Hammond organs up narrow
pub stairs becomes a bit overdrawn? Launch a
ukulele band, naturally.
‌Before George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux
co-founded the Ukulele Orchestra of Great
Britain, they had it up to their intact crania with
musicianship as they’d known it.
“I think it’s fair to say the Orchestra was
intended to be the antidote to all the other
stuff,” Hinchliffe said in a recent phone interview, noting heavy equipment and music business rip-offs.
“So we said let’s just do something that is
so un-cool that we won’t get any of that stuff
and we’ll just do what we want and it’ll be fun.
And we’ll just use strange, silly little instruments and have some fun, play exactly what
we want to play, and if we want to play a piece
by Beethoven followed by a piece by Iggy Pop
nobody’s gonna stop us.”
Hinchliffe’s pleasing baritone and hearty
laughter conceal mock deprecation and flecks
of sarcasm surrounding the four-stringed instrument that was highly regarded in the United
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Kingdom as toys old men and children strummed
before introducing the uke to concrete.
The Orchestra is entering its “30th plucking year,” and the now eight-piece ensemble
continually reinvents any associations the
ukulele has amassed. Hinchliffe draws analogies
like the electric guitar to Hendrix and violins
to Bach, but the ukulele has a void around
it—except Hawaiian music, he says, but that’s
another story.
“If you’re playing a piece of music, especially an orchestrated version, it seems to be
separated from any normal context,” Hinchliffe
explains. “If you listen to a piece of classical
music like Leroy Anderson and then something by the Rolling Stones, it might not seem
completely different because it’s in this same
sound, a different thing from the conventions.”
And possibly in a roaring act of defiance,
the Orchestra applies their harmonious renditions to music’s broad spectrum from pop to
rock, jazz to classical. Further spinning from
convention, the set list includes rock tunes like
the Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the UK” played in
the style of Simon and Garfunkel and Ennio
Morricone’s intro to the 1966 film The Good,
the Bad and the Ugly. During the set, in a fit of
stunning choreography, they’ll give each other
the reach around. That is, they’ll pluck their
flanking band member’s strings.
Polishing the catalogue includes finding
redeeming qualities lacking in original versions,
Hinchliffe says, and adds reinterpretations that
can illuminate dark spots in the original. Still,
their repertoire is not comprised of covers.
To date they’ve released eight studio albums,
with another on the way, peppered with alloriginal tunes.
Hinchliffe says the set is designed to
downplay their own writing as they’re not ones
for egomania.
“I think that was because we thought the
downside to certainly having a hit which catapults
you into a level of success you’d not had before,
and we thought a slow burn was probably better
than a sudden explosion,” he adds.
Such momentum has given the ensemble
an army of fans across the globe, and the ability to sell out a venue like the 7,000-set Royal
Albert Hall without nailing a single flier.
Hinchliffe remains modest about the
Orchestra’s successes and notes the point is to
have fun with an instrument he’s seen turn certain individuals’ musical lives completely upside
down, reinvigorating the initial spark.
“People in each of those groups, I’ve
seen them start playing the ukulele and it’s all
suddenly come alive for them,” he says. “The
people who were jaded finally find a bit of
fun again and the people who thought they
couldn’t do it realized you can play music—
simple stuff that sounds good.”
The Orchestra’s high-quality sound and
level of musicianship speaks to the bunch of
disparate people, as Hinchliffe says, with their
ranging personalities and spice added to the
group builds on a clean, cohesive result—sort of
like punk superstars, the Ramones.
“Although we all play ukuleles and wear
formal concert wear and bowties, each member
of the Orchestra is completely different. It
looks to me as though we’ve taken one person
from a number of different bands … It’s almost
like they don’t fit together but they’re all working together.”
Catch the Ukulele Orchestra of Great
Britain Fri, Jan. 30 at Ardrey Auditorium, 1115
S. Knoles Drive, on the NAU Campus. The show
starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $26.25–$46.25
in advance. All ticket prices increase $5 at the
door. For more info or to buy tickets, call the
NAU Central Ticket Office at 523-5661 or visit
www.nau.edu/CTO. To learn more about the
Orchestra, visit www.ukuleleorchestra.com.
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The noble
explorations
of Brett Dennen
By Kyle McDermott
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Brett Dennen. Photo by Ben Moon
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2015
t’s been almost 10 years since
singer-songwriter Brett Dennen
released his 2006 album So
Much More and about as many as I had
really thought about it, or him. When
I got the word that he was coming
through town, it was both exciting and
reigniting of lucid memories. I went
back and listened to the folksy album
through, again and again, as well as his
latest 2013 record Smoke and Mirrors.
After our conversation, a few hours of
transcribing and a deep and enlivening
nap—something profound happened—I
woke up and tears began to flow.
Brett Dennen performs on
NPR’s the Mountain Stage in 2013.
Courtesy photo
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The feelings were intertwined with my high-school years,
which were emotionally straining, as I’m sure they were for
many. I was dealing with my father’s passing and my mother
recovering after an unexpected and life-changing car accident.
I was temporarily relocated across the country and struggling
to fit in as a misplaced, pubescent teenager.
Somewhere along the lines I came across So Much More
and it helped put life into a greater perspective—it gave me
faith to carry on. I remember the song “Darlin’ Do Not Fear,”
being like a sermon. I’d listen to it on repeat, finding solace
that someone else felt similarly.
In one verse, Dennen sings: “From this place on the
mantle my heart was taken down/Scattered in a thousand
little pieces on the ground/And out below the streetlamp
like an orphan with a halo/Darlin’ do not fear what you
don’t really know.”
For a while, these 10 tracks were some of the only
truth I had in my life.
Talking with Dennen reopened a can of worms I
thought to be well preserved—never to be cracked
again. The feeling was unleashed and apparently, he
has a knack for this.
Today, Dennen is up early in Los Angeles. He’s
still on Tanzanian time. Just a few days prior, he’d
trekked to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in an
effort to raise awareness and supplies for the only
dedicated pediatric oncology center in Tanzania.
He climbs the first 12,000 feet and the group
takes a moment to catch their breath as they’ve
advanced from the low altitudes of the Serengeti,
up through a biome of thick, humid jungle. The
terrain once again changes and they catch a
glimpse of their arduous six-day trek ahead to the
peak.
“Somebody suggested that I play ‘Heaven,’
so I played the song and I’m pretty sure that it put
things into perspective,” Dennen says. “People
remembered why they’re doing this. They’re doing
this because they have to do it—because there’s
people that deserve to be sponsored, people that
deserve to be celebrated for their struggles in life.
There are people that want to be on that mountain
but can’t, so we are all up there for that reason—
we’re all up there on the behalf of others. We
may be struggling on the mountainside to try to
put one foot in front of the other, but it’s nothing
compared to some of the struggles that other
people have gone through and are going through,
and I think that’s what made people emotional,
what brought people to tears.”
Brett Dennen brings his folk-pop
tunes to the Orpheum Theater
Wednesday night. Courtesy photo
Photo by Ben Moon
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Some 10 years later, I realize that Brett
“I’ve had times where I felt like I was on a straight projection
Dennen was not just a 2004 eponymous record,
upward—it was only going to get better and better every album—
but also a person discovering life deeply and
there’s going to be more people, more of this and more of that,”
passionately. A person with a mission to give hope
Dennen says. “Then you see things plateau, you see things take a dive
to others—even to people that wouldn’t otherwise or see things not coming as quickly to you the way that they used
be reached by his music. With five studio albums
to come. I think that in all those situations I’ve freaked out and I’ve
released, Dennen feels he has evolved, but he
questioned myself and I’ve questioned my path, but when it comes
doesn’t claim to have all the answers.
down to it, there’s nothing better than the feeling of writing a song
“Through being a musician and being on
that feels to me like I’m on to something new in my own process,
stage, and reading reviews and opening myself up
my own artistry—I’ve stumbled upon, discovered a new space.”
to criticism and things like that, I think I’ve gotten
For Dennen, it’s never been about creating songs solely for
a lot tougher,” Dennen says.
the purpose of appealing to others. If he
“If you use your
“I think I’ve learned to stop
has a mission, it’s to stay true and authentic
taking things personally
to himself.
words wisely, I
better than I did when I
“It wouldn’t be fun singing songs
was younger. I’m still a very
that I don’t really care about on stage,”
think it can really Dennen says. “People would smell it
vulnerable person and I don’t
know what I’m doing.”
from a mile away.”
have an impact. It
It’s this very attitude
Even when Dennen is kilometers
toward life that makes
away from civilization, his clothes
can make you feel soiled and covered with the black
Dennen as formidable of a
songwriter as John Lennon
soot of Mount Kilimanjaro, which
things. It can
when he released “Imagine”
he jokes he may have to buy a new
in 1971 during the Vietnam
laundry machine after washing, he
allow people to
War, or Bob Dylan with his
carries with him a modesty and wit
delusion-melting, undeniably
that is strikingly eye-opening.
attach their own
thought-provoking albums
“I know that I’m getting
from the early ’60s on. Dennen
comfortable expressing how
experience and their vulnerable I am, I think that’s
provides a much-needed
commentary in today’s rigid
really what it means to be an
society and often writes about own feelings to it. artist—to have an open heart
social injustices, self-inquiry,
and to express yourself and
Sometimes you get vulnerabilities, but to do that
love and spirituality.
“I think if you write a
in a world that’s, for a lack
surprised by a song of a better term, cruel, or
song correctly, you do it in
a way where it’s open to
dog-eat-dog and where
and it takes on a maybe vulnerability is not
interpretation,” Dennen says.
“If you use your words wisely,
celebrated,” Dennen says.
whole new meaning.”
I think it can really have an
To the person and
impact. It can make you feel
the music that helped
– Brett Dennen
things. It can allow people to
me get through an
attach their own experience
incredibly challenging
and their own feelings to it. Sometimes you get
time in my life: thank you. I’m more
surprised by a song and it takes on a whole new
vulnerable myself and incredibly grateful
meaning.”
for your contributions to humanity.
Dennen, who was homeschooled and grew up
Join Brett Dennen Wed, Feb. 4 for
in Northern California, was given creative freedom a solo-acoustic show at the Orpheum
by his parents.
Theater, 15 W. Aspen. Opening the
“I didn’t have dreams as a kid of being a
show will be singer-songwriter and
singer-songwriter. What ended up happening
multi-instrumentalist Willy Tea Taylor
was I started playing guitar, and through playing
out of Central Valley, Calif. Doors
guitar and learning how to sing and learning songs
for the all-ages show open at 7
and singing them, I realized that I too could write
p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
songs,” Dennen says.
Tickets are $21 in advance and $25
His career began to launch as he toured with
the day of the show. For more
Grammy-winning artist John Mayer as well as
info, call 556-1580 or visit www.
notable acts Michael Franti and Rodrigo y Gabriela. brettdennen.net.
Photo by Ben Moon
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Ten not-to-be-missed
shows rolling through
town this spring
I
t’s around this time of year that two
things typically happen for us here at
Flag Live. One, is that we typically put out
a spring student guide detailing all of the
what-to-dos throughout the semester and
into the summer. The second, is that we dig,
search, and dig some more for content as the
dead of winter generally means slow times
when it comes to stories.
But, this spring is shaping up a little
differently. A ton of great shows have
already been announced, so we thought we’d
Steep Canyon Rangers
Feb. 13
at the Orpheum Theater
ticket,
take ride
pack away the normal student guide, save it
for the fall (because Flag is only so big), and
highlight some of the shows we either know
or seriously think will be ones that folks will
look back on and remember with a smile.
And again, these are only the ones we
know of at the moment, more and more are
constantly being added, and not just on the
music front—there are a ton of great events
going on around town throughout the next
several months. So, keep an eye out and we’ll
be sure to share the goods as we get them.
Dr. Dog
THE
turning out pure gems again and again.
Their best album, Fate (2008), features
magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Richman has recorded solo since the
beautiful, almost anthem-like songs such as
“Hang On,” mixed with bizarre yet catchy
tracks like “The Old Days.” It’s hard not to
think at least somewhat of the Beatles in
their prime when taking in some of Dr. Dog’s
signature brand of melodic pop goodness.
Check out their new live album, Live at a
Flamingo Hotel, released this month for a
taste. www.orpheumflagstaff.com.
mid ’70s and released tunes inspired by the
everyday and his beloved New England. If
you’ve ever seen There’s Something about
Mary (1998), or the next time you happen
to catch in on TV, pay closer attention to
the guitarist and drummer that pop up
throughout the film. That is Jonathan
Richman and his drummer Tommy Larkins.
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Jonathan Richman
Gregory Alan Isakov
Feb. 17
at Firecreek Coffee Co.
Feb. 26
at the Green Room
Feb. 17
at the Orpheum Theater
You can earn a lot of solid street cred
when becoming the backup band for Steve
Martin—as in the comedian Steve Martin,
who also so happens to be a hell of a banjo
player and a deep appreciator of bluegrass
music. The Steep Canyon Rangers showed
up with Martin in Flagstaff a few years back
and played one of the biggest shows that
year.
The Rangers don’t need the star power
of a famous comedian/actor/playwright/
novelist like Martin to bring down the
Perhaps one of America’s best rock ‘n’
roll bands that few people have heard of
house, though. Their prowess as bluegrass
masters has caught the ears of many fans of
the genre. In fact, their album with Martin,
Rare Bird Alert (2011), was only nominated
is Dr. Dog. This Philadelphia-based outfit is
a blend of the big threes: the Beatles, the
Beach Boys and the Band. Their music is
pop-rock at its finest—deeply melodic and
recognize Jonathan Richman by his name
alone, but he’s a bona fide legend in life and
music, namely through the pre-punk group he
get swept away. Few singer-songwriters
currently walking the indie music landscape
match this guy’s poetic prowess and
for a Grammy for best bluegrass album. It
was in 2013 when an album on their own,
Nobody Knows You, won the Grammy.
All around the Steep Canyon Rangers
infectious, with wondrous vocal harmonies
and great hooks.
Fronted by Toby Leaman and Scott
McMicken, the two trade lead vocal duties
formed in 1970—The Modern Lovers.
The guitarist and songwriter blasted
through the scene with lyrics in the style of
the Velvet Underground, especially with a tune
beautiful, overarching melodies.
In 2013 he made his first stop in Flag and
at the Green Room respectively. We weren’t
quite sure what to expect, but we knew it
are stacking up the awards and accolades
like cordwood. Here’s your chance to see
why. www.orpheumflagstaff.com.
and the rest of the band builds a lush sound.
With each of their albums, the sound has
become tighter and focused, with the band
called “Roadrunner” that everyone’s covered—
from Joan Jett to the Sex Pistols and more—
while nesting at #269 among Rolling Stone
would be good. Man, was it! The venue was
packed and Isakov impressed the crowd
with his undeniable propensity for literary
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The younger crowd may not immediately
To listen to Gregory Alan Isakov is to
imagery, quiet moments and subtle salt of the
earth touch.
His latest record, The Weatherman (2013),
is his fourth album—and it’s his best. Some of
the highlights, and there are several, include
Blockhead
March 27
at the Green Room
Break apart the mess of DJs, producers and
“Amsterdam,” “Suitcase Full of Sparks,” “The
Universe,” and “Saint Valentine,” the latter a
instrumentalists flooding today’s music scene
and there are but a few than truly shine. One
perfectly crafted folksy tune.
It has lines such as “Well, Grace she’s
of those is Tony Simon, aka Blockhead. Born
and raised in Downtown Manhattan with an
gone/She’s a half-written poem/She went
out for cigarettes and never came home/
artist father, Simon quickly developed a love for
music, particularly hip-hop.
And I swallowed the sun and screamed and
wailed/Straight down to the dirt so I could
Early the name of the game was penning
rhymes, but he quickly transitioned to the
find her trail/Spread out across the Great
Divide.” The lyrics throughout never come
musical side of things. From there he teamed
up with friend Aesop Rock and released Float in
close to disappointing, nor does he. www.
flagstaffgreenroom.com.
2002, which put him on the map as a producer.
After years of crafting beats for topnotch rappers, Simon went solo with his first
instrumental album, Music by Cavelight in 2004.
With the hit “Insomniac Olympics” popularity
followed, as did four more critically-acclaimed
albums all consisting of that slow-to-mid-tempo
hip-hop beats, ominous synths, and well-placed
vocal samples he’s become widely known for.
Since, it’s been nothing but working and touring
with the likes of Slug, Bonobo, Emancipator and
numerous others, all the while keeping the bar
set forever high. www.flagstaffgreenroom.com.
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If there is one show not to miss for music
lovers or people who pine for handsome eastern
European men, it’s 2Cellos. The band is two
Croatian-Slovenian virtuoso cello players, Luka
Šulić and Stjepan Hauser—furrow-browed,
stubbly and well-coifed for the ladies’ pleasure.
All the time they take some kind of rock song
and play all parts of it on their cellos. You never
Flagstaff will be basking in some great, true-tothe-bone country music when Mary Chapin Carpenter
rolls into town in April. Carpenter turned into one of
the most successful singers in her genre in the 1990s
when she became the only artist to have one four
consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Country
Vocal Performance. She racked up the country hits
thought the cello could so be cool and sexy. But
they have proven you wrong.
2Cellos has become an Internet and
YouTube sensation, as their cover of AC/DC’s
and even had one crossover hit with “Passionate
Kisses,” a cover of a Lucinda Williams song.
Carpenter has long spurned her country
artist label—nothing against country music,
“Thunderstruck” has surpassed 27 million views
on YouTube and their video for their rendition of
Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” their first
release, has seen more than 10 million views.
but the idea of labeling in general, and to listen
closely to her more commercial albums reveals
multiple influences, from the Beatles to the Beach
Boys to Motown. Her later albums broke a good
Their first self-titled album, released in 2011,
helped seal their fame. It includes covers of songs
by U2, Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Sting,
Coldplay, Nirvana, Muse and Kings of Leon. Oh,
distance from the mainstream country world,
tackling social and political issues along the way.
Among these, The Calling (2007), remains one of
her great post-commercial records. Music lovers
and their third album Celloverse, was just released.
Perfect timing. www.nau.edu/cal/ardrey.
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The Reverend Horton Heat
Apr. 18 at the Museum Club
Lightning-fast, twang-heavy guitars with
ERIC PASLAY
Isbell when giving Simpson a hearty spin and listen.
His music favors clear melodies, careful
the amp turned way up, thumping upright bass
and galloping drum beats are just the ostensible
structures and riffs that speak to the country
revivalist hidden deep down in all of us.
nature of Dallas-based “godfathers of psychobilly”
The Reverend Horton Heat. The trio, lead by the
Metamodern is solid all the way through, and
nothing is battened down, which might explain why
Rev himself, Jim Heath, has been riling dancehalls
across the world since 1985 with their maelstrom of
it popped up on numerous Top 10 lists from 2014.
It was a big year for Simpson and we’re excited
country, surf-punk and big band jams guaranteed to
inspire vicious rug cutting.
to see the live product. As they say, get while the
gettin’s good. www.orpheumflagstaff.com.
Seattle’s famed Sub-Pop label gave the guys
a chance and released their first record, Smoke
Ray Wylie Hubbard
’em if You Got ’em in 1990, which featured two of
their all-time hits, “Psychobilly Freakout” and “Bad
Reputation.”
They’ve racked up 10 more studio records
packed with gritty yells and broad spectrum
influences since then, most recently with last year’s
REV. Lucky for Flagtown, it’s on the way to and from
Coachella, and the Rev will pop by after their set.
www.themuseumclub.com.
LIVE IN CONCERT
Sr. and Waylon Jennings among others, or even
current artists such as Justin Townes Earle or Jason
May 1 at the Museum Club
Sturgill Simpson
April 26 at the Orpheum Theater
FEBRUARY 22ND
Ray Wylie Hubbard’s mama may have
given birth to the future outlaw countryman in
Oklahoma, but as he’d say, “Screw you, we’re
from Texas.”
Hubbard’s smoke-tinged vocals didn’t
always have a loving home in the music scene.
His blend of blues, folk and country failed to
reach large audiences and he broke from the
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It wasn’t until last year that Sturgill Simpson
hit our radar. And it was the first track, “Turtles
All the Way Down,” off of his second album
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, released last
year, which officially got us hooked.
As the album’s title suggests, it’s a swift and
refreshing departure from what nowadays passes
as country music, and harkens back to what your
grandpa was talking about when he referred to
the good old days of country. And yes, it’s hard to
not think of greats like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams
scene and struggled on the personal level
only to hit the ground running in the early ’90s
recharged and ready to make music.
His background as an English major in
college mixes with his natural talent as a
songwriter in a way anyone would wish they
could write a poem. Hubbard sings in fuzzedout style of the trials of his hard life, drinking
and fighting plus life on the road—touring and
spending summers in New Mexico. In another
albeit unavoidable stroke of luck, Hubbard still
likes to tour and Texas isn’t that far away.
www.themuseumclub.com.
REARVIEW
Great Scotts
Death of the lush, green lawn
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y father was an early member of a
group now known disparagingly as
“ultra-lawn people.”
“High,” as everyone called him, was
dedicated, body and soul, to the Sisyphean
task of trying to maintain a lawn full of
lush St. Augustine grass in hot, dry Texas.
He planted, watered, fertilized, watered,
mowed, watered, fought bugs and brown
patch, watered, re-planted, watered …
ad nauseam. Some years he won, in other
years, nature rolled him.
High departed his lawn and this
Earth well before climate change
turned Texas from merely hot and dry
into scorched and parched. I know he
would’ve denied it at first, but I think
even he would’ve finally given in to
today’s new reality: In our droughtravaged Southwest, the lush lawn is
dead—literally and ethically.
From Texas to Southern California,
city after city is adapting to nature.
They’re policing neighborhoods to impose
big fines on excessive lawn watering, paying homeowners and businesses to rip out
grass and replace it with desertscapes, and
even outlawing grass yards in new developments. And, it’s working. A pioneering
2003 turf-removal rebate program in Las
By Jim
Hightower
Vegas, for example, has now pulled 168
million feet of thirsty lawn grass out
of the area, saved more than 9 billion
gallons of water, and cut water use by a
third, even as the population has mushroomed.
Such an effort would’ve been
treated as heresy only a decade ago,
but now it’s simply considered the
right thing to do. This is not merely
an environmental adjustment, but a
fundamental ethical shift, especially
among younger people. The idea that
green lawns are exercises in ecological
narcissism has taken root in this arid and
politically conservative region—demonstrating that conservatism really can be
about conserving. Mother Nature and
future generations will be grateful.
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.
Once upon a time there were three little
girls who went to the police academy. They
were assigned very hazardous duties. But
I took them away from all that and now
they work for me. My name is Rocco.
Getting the Charlies’ Angels theme
song stuck in our head since 1994.
Northern Arizona’s Daily Event Listings
VARIOUS EVENTS | THU 1.29
Beasley Gallery:
Steam Roller Prints: Under Pressure. New exhibit
featuring prints created by using the pressure of
actual steam rollers in the parking lot. Opening
reception from 5-7 p.m. Free. Runs through Feb.
13. Located on the second floor of the Performing
and Fine Arts building. Gallery hours Tue, Thu and
Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1115 S. Knoles Drive, on the NAU
campus. 523-4612
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 Jan. 22 through Feb. 22 and
eight week sessions from Jan. 12 through March 8.
Session classes are once per week. Most sessions are
drop-in friendly. $110 for a six week session, $145
for an eight 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:
10x10 Exhibition and Sale. Featuring 100 artists
working in a 10-inches by 10-inches format. Pieces
for sale and auction starting at $100. Runs through
Feb. 14. Free. Gallery hours are Tue-Sat, 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. [email protected]. 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
Hozhoni Art Gallery:
2015 Ceramic and Tile Show. Featuring selected
works from the Hozhoni artists and inspired by
ceramics instructor Nell Fitz. Exhibit runs through
Feb. 28. 2133 N. Walgreen Blvd. 526-7944
Human Nature Dance Theatre and Studio:
Individualized kung fu instruction in xingyi, bagua
and taji. Every Thursday. 6-8 p.m. www.flagstaffkungfu.com. 4 W. Phoenix. 777-5858
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:
Film screening: Song One. 4 p.m. $12, $9 for Sedona
Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928)
282-1177
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Doris and Me: A Sentimental Journey. Live musical
tribute to Doris Day featuring award-winning singer
and entertainer Scott Dreier 7 p.m. Thu and Fri;
4 p.m. Sat. $15, $13 for Sedona Film Fest members.
2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177
The Museum Club:
Shadows Benefit Comedy Night. Featuring Nick
Cobb and Johnny Osburn. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.,
show starts at 7:30 p.m. $10. 3404 E. Rte. 66.
526-9434
JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2015
The Museum Club:
Line dance lessons. Every Tuesday and Thursday
night from 6-7 p.m. $3. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434
The Museum Club:
Flagstaff Swing Dance Club presents dance lessons
every Thursday night from 7-8 p.m. Different dance
style taught each month. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434
Museum of Northern Arizona:
Exhibit: Dialogue with Beauty. Artwork by Scotty
Mitchell. Through February 15. Museum hours are
Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
General admission to the Museum is $10 for adults,
$9 for seniors, $7 for students, $6 for youth while
children 10 and under are free. 3101 N. Ft. Valley
Road. 774-5213
Museum of Northern Arizona:
The Slide Fire Story: A Photographic Tribute to Oak
Creek Canyon. Through May 25 in the Donald W.
Waddell Special Exhibits Gallery. Museum hours are
Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
General admission to the Museum is $10 for adults,
$9 for seniors, $7 for students, $6 for youth while
children 10 and under are free. 3101 N. Ft. Valley
Road. 774-5213
Porky’s Pub:
Partnered dance classes. Featuring salsa, zouk, West
Coast swing, East Coast swing, kizomba, bachata and
more. Hosted by Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective
and Grand Canyon Salsa Festival. Every Thursday.
9 p.m.-midnight. Free. 2285 E. Butler. 774-1011
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
Riles Building:
Culpable. A new installation by Flag artist Shawn
Skabelund. Commissioned by the Martin-Spring
Institute. Opening reception 4:30-6 p.m. with the
artist giving a lecture on his work at 3:45 p.m. before
the opening. Third floor. Building #15 on the NAU
campus. 523-2464
Simply Spiritual Healing:
Thursday night meditation. Every Thursday. 6-7 p.m.
$20. All are invited. 105 E. Birch. 779-6322
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
MUSIC EVENTS | THU 1.29
The Green Room:
Sophistafunk. Funk and hip-hop from Syracuse, N.Y.
8 p.m. Free. N. Agassiz. 226-8669
Main Stage Theater:
Acoustic Happy Hour with Joe Neri. 4-7 p.m. Free. 1
S. Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460
Monte Vista Lounge:
Karaoke with Ricky Bill. 9:30 p.m. Free. 100 N. San
Francisco. 779-6971
Raven Café:
Drew & Anton Guitar Duo. 8 p.m. Free. 142 N.
Cortez. Prescott. (928) 717-0009
Tinderbox Annex:
Jay Meyer. 7-9 p.m. 34 S. San Francisco. 226-8400
VARIOUS EVENTS | FRI 1.30
Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse:
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. Showings
are Fri and Sat at 7:30 p.m., and Sun at 2 p.m. Play
runs through Feb. 15. $13-$19. 11 W. Cherry. www.
theatrikos.com. 774-1662
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
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Macy’s EvEning PrograM PrEsEnts
“What APower Is Love!”
– Abdu’l - Baha
...an open mic dialogue exploring the True Meaning of Love
Facilitators: Alethea, Janet & Katia
Date: Feb. 13, 2015
Asking those attending what do the
authors, poets... the great traditions
and Faiths say about love.
time: 7 pm
All are asked to bring their
favorite writings about love and
share with others, telling why it is
special for you.
Location:
Macy’s European
Coffee House
14 S. Beaver
928-773-9333
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VARIOUS
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EVENTS | FRI 1.30
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
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Film screening: Still Life. 4 p.m. Fri, Mon and Tue;
7 p.m. Wed. $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members.
2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Doris and Me: A Sentimental Journey. Live musical
tribute to Doris Day featuring award-winning singer
and entertainer Scott Dreier 7 p.m. Fri; 4 p.m. Sat.
$15, $13 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W.
Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177
Orpheum Theater:
Singer-songwriter Todd Snider. Alt-country,
Americana and folk from Portland, Ore. Opener
Reed Foehl. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at
8 p.m. $22 in advance, $26 the day of the show. All
ages. 15 W. Aspen. 556-1580
MUSIC
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EVENTS | FRI 1.30
Altitudes Bar and Grill:
Kieran Smiley. 7-10 p.m. 2 S. Beaver. 214-8218
Ardrey Auditorium:
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Show starts
at 7:30 p.m. $26.25-$46.25 in advance. All ticket
prices increase $5 at the door. www.flagstaffsymphony.org. 115 S. Knoles Drive on the NAU campus.
523-3731
Coconino Center for the Arts:
World-renowned American folk musician John
Gorka. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at
7:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $28 the day of the show.
All ages. 2300 N. Ft. Valley Road. 779-2300
The Green Room:
Gem & Jam Flagstaff Pre-party featuring
Kaminanda. EDM from Victoria, B.C. Openers Safi’s
Lab and Acidisco. 9 p.m. $7 in advance, $10 the day
of the show. N. Agassiz. 226-8669
The Hive:
Comeback-Calmosa. Final show. Doors open at
7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $5 in advance and $6
at the door. All ages. 2 S. Beaver, Ste 190. 864-8675
Main Stage Theater:
Acoustic Happy Hour with Dave Joslin. 4-7 p.m. Free.
Sister Lip with Banana Gun. 9 p.m. Free. 1 S. Main St.
Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460
Mia’s Lounge:
Velovalo. Rock. 9 p.m. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315
Monte Vista Lounge:
Seth Walker. Americana blues and roots from Austin,
Texas. 9 p.m. Free. 100 N. San Francisco. 779-6971
The Museum Club:
Jackson Taylor. 9 p.m. Free. 3404 E. Rte. 66.
526-9434
Oak Creek Brewing Co.:
Rewired. Classic rock and blues. 8 p.m. Free. 2050
Yavapai Drive. Sedona. (928) 204-1300
Raven Café:
Steph Johnson Trio. 8 p.m. Free. 142 N. Cortez.
Prescott. (928) 717-0009
Sound Bites Grill:
Green Light Band. 7-10 p.m. $5. 101 N. State Rte.
89A. Sedona. (928) 282-2713
VARIOUS
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EVENTS | SAT 1.31
Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse:
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. Showings
are Fri and Sat at 7:30 p.m., and Sun at 2 p.m. Play
runs through Feb. 15. $13-$19. 11 W. Cherry. www.
theatrikos.com. 774-1662
Flagstaff Recreation Center:
Zumba class. Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. $5. 2403
N. Izabel. 779-1468
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JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2015
Galaxy Diner:
Swing Dance Club every Saturday. Lessons from
7-10 p.m. Free. 931 E. Historic Rte. 66. 774-2466
Indian Gardens Café and Marketplace:
Legacy of the Oak Creek Watershed: Preserving our
Past, Present and Future book launch party. 4-7 p.m.
Free. 3951 Arizona 89A. Sedona. 282-7702
James Cullen Park:
Continuing Taoist tai chi. Every Saturday 9-10:30 a.m.
[email protected]. Bonito/Hopi and Apache.
288-2207
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Sedona Poetry Slam. Featuring Native American
poet and spoken word artist. 7:30 p.m. $12. 2030 W.
Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Doris and Me: A Sentimental Journey. Live musical
tribute to Doris Day featuring award-winning singer
and entertainer Scott Dreier 4 p.m. $15, $13 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
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
Uptown Pubhouse:
Fifth Annual Great Gatsby Night. Featuring costume
contests, trivia contests, music inspired by the
Prohibition Era, Mother Road Brewing Co. popping
a Gatsby-inspired firkin with their 1920 Model T
parked out front and more. Hosted by Dapper Dre.
9 p.m. Free. 21 and over. 114 N. Leroux. 773-0551
MUSIC
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EVENTS | SAT 1.31
The Green Room:
Culture Shock Presents: Crywolf. EDM from L.A.
Openers Monte Cristo and Stacy Panther. 8 p.m.
$10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. N. Agassiz.
226-8669
The Hive:
Comeback-Calmosa. Final show. Doors open at
7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $5 in advance and $6
at the door. All ages. 2 S. Beaver, Ste 190. 864-8675
Main Stage Theater:
Zenprov Comedy Improv. 7-8:30 p.m. $10. Sedona/
Verde Valley Pride Dance Party. 9 p.m. Free. 1 S.
Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460
Mia’s Lounge:
Them Travelin’ Birds with special guest Easy Chair.
Folk and punk grass from Oakland, Calif. 9 p.m. 26 S.
San Francisco. 774-3315
Monte Vista Lounge:
Nicnos and the Regrettables. 9 p.m. Free. 100 N. San
Francisco. 779-6971
The Museum Club:
Mogollon. 9 p.m. $10. 3404 E. Rte. 66. 526-9434
Oak Creek Brewing Co.:
Jason Allen Heath. 3-6 p.m. Free. Open mic at 8 p.m.
2050 Yavapai Drive. Sedona. (928) 204-1300
Old Town Center for the Arts:
Electric Harp Guitar Group. $18 in advance, $20
at the door, $25 priority. 7 p.m. 633 N. 5th Street.
Cottonwood. (928) 634-0940
Raven Café:
Copper & Congress. 8 p.m. Free. 142 N. Cortez.
Prescott. (928) 717-0009
Sound Bites Grill:
Steph Johnson Trio. Soul and jazz. Shows at 6 p.m.
and 9 p.m. Free. 101 N. State Rte. 89A. Sedona. (928)
282-2713
The Spirit Room:
Trial by Fire. 9 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome. (928)
634-8809
Tinderbox Annex:
Brian White. 7-9 p.m. 34 S. San Francisco. 226-8400
REARVIEW
The Clean Palate
By Cameron Gray
I
Culture and cuisine
like to play this game where I guess where
someone is from before they tell me.
Accents, mannerisms, how you structure
your sentence, how you dress—it all plays into
a little bit of who you are. The same can be
said with regional cuisine.
When people ask me what I like to cook,
I usually tell them “Contemporary American.”
That term is usually a cop out to me saying,
“I cook different stuff,” which no one likes to
hear. The States are a melting pot and everyone does things a little differently depending
on where they are from. But our perspectives
seem to shift depending on who is telling
the story. I find the best opportunity to
learn is through travel. Many regional truths
become exposed.
Authenticity is a relative term that
describes perspective. As a Western chef I
need to stay focused on Western food. I enjoy
all other varieties, but you can’t be an authority on everything. For some reason, Asian cuisine baffles me. It’s as foreign as a new alphabet. My perspective gets in the way and I can’t
see past what I have been taught through the
Western standards. The international interpretation of the food that we find available here
is an Americanized version, and is often times
very different from the authenticity of international cuisines. I can’t imagine being asked
how spicy I want my yellow curry in Thailand,
let alone on a scale of 1 to 5 like they do
here in the States. Nor can I imagine ordering
fried egg rolls in Hong Kong, but maybe fried
egg rolls exist somewhere in China. It would
seem that we prefer to view foreign cultures
through our own Western lens.
In the United States we can market anything as Contemporary American, as long as it’s
not a direct copy of any specific cultural trademark. Farms across the United States produce
a variety of international spices, fruits and vegetables. When I was living in Oak CreekCanyon,
I was shown a kiwi vine happily producing in
our own backyard. The diversity of the United
States provides almost every suitable climate
worthy of producing any range of exotic fruit.
But does that count as local cuisine? Maybe.
Where someone is from somewhat determines how he or she creates and cooks. They
watch everyone and everything growing up.
They adsorb knowledge like a sponge. Maybe
we don’t cook like our grandparents did,
but the techniques are still out there, and
I find it fulfilling to seek out the past and
reproduce the relics of archaic styles of
cuisine. Styles, techniques and fashions
come and go, but evolution is a constant.
The transitions and the contrast from the
past to now can tell you quite a bit about
how food, society and culture has grown,
and what we lost along the way.
Over time we have learned to simulate or replicate almost any environment
to create a desired effect on our finished
product. Swiss cheese is one of my favorite
examples of origin and innovation. In the
summer, cattle grazing pastures open
at higher altitude. The Swiss Alps are a
formidable obstacle to any opponent. With
the summer milking camps high in the hills,
the rocky conditions of the roads made it
nearly impossible to transport the wheels
of cheese safely into the towns via wooden
cart. Fortunately, a naturally-occurring
propionic acid bacterium strain exists
within the air of this region. Without the
propionic bacterium we would not have
the eyes or holes in Swiss cheese. Secondly, without the eyes, the cheese would
have never survived the long journey down
the rocky paths into town on the wooden
carts because of the shock absorber effect
the eyes had on the cheese. Times have
changed, innovation comes from the
strangest places, but you have to start in
one place to finish in another.
After living abroad and doing some
localized traveling through the States, I
find that each state is in a way its own
society. Mannerisms change, societal
norms are different, sometimes different languages are spoken. Everyone has
something to offer and in the same regard,
everything makes a difference. Origin is
everything when it comes to the varietals.
Wine, chocolate, coffee, cheese, food in
general is different wherever you look.
It’s almost as if food gets a little more
cultured the more it propagates its roots
around the world.
Cameron Gray is a local private chef,
culinary instructor and food entrepreneur.
JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2015
VARIOUS EVENTS | SUN 2.1
Canyon Dance Academy:
Flag Freemotion. Conscious movement / freestyle
dance. Moving meditation to dance-able 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
Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse:
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. Showings
are Fri and Sat at 7:30 p.m., and Sun at 2 p.m. Play
runs through Feb. 15. $13-$19. 11 W. Cherry. www.
theatrikos.com. 774-1662
The Green Room:
Super Bowl XLIX viewing party. Doors open at
3 p.m., game starts at 4:30 p.m. Free. N. Agassiz.
226-8669
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
Monte Vista Lounge:
Sunday Night Trivia with Savannah and Lindsay.
Every Sunday. 9 p.m. Free. 100 N. San Francisco.
779-6971
Orpheum Theater:
Super Bowl XLIX viewing party. Doors open at
3 p.m., game starts at 4:30 p.m. Free. All ages. 15 W.
Aspen. 556-1580
State Bar:
Poetry Night hosted by Barley Rhymes. Every first
and third Sunday of the month. 8 p.m. signup. Free.
10 E. Rte. 66. 226-1282
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. $10
drop-in, $8 for students. 417 W. Santa Fe. 814-2650
MUSIC EVENTS | SUN 2.1
1899 Bar and Grill:
Vincent Z. Acoustic world music. Every Sunday. 6:308:30 p.m. 307 W. Dupont. 523-1899
The Green Room:
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Free. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669
Rendezvous:
Sunday Sirens with Kieran Smiley. 5-7 p.m. Free. 100
N. San Francisco. 779-6971
The Spirit Room:
Cadillac Angels. 2 p.m. Free. 166 Main St. Jerome.
(928) 634-8809
VARIOUS EVENTS | MON 2.2
Charly’s Pub & Grill:
Game night. 5-8 p.m. Free. 23 N. Leroux. 774-2731
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany:
Taoist tai chi. Every Monday. 10:30 a.m.-noon. [email protected]. 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
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Film screening: Still Life. 4 p.m. Mon and Tue; 7 p.m.
Wed. $12, $9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030
W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Oscar-Nominated Shorts Programs. Live action
shorts program: 7 p.m. Mon; 4 p.m. Wed. Animated
shorts program: 7 p.m. Tue; 4 p.m. Thu, Feb. 5. $12,
$9 for Sedona Film Fest members. Schedule at www.
sedonafilmfestival.org. 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. Eddie Chuculate,
Nate Curley and Hanna Verk. For a complete list of
series authors, see Facebook. 7 p.m. Free. 21 and
over. 114 N. Leroux. 773-0551
The Wine Loft:
Bingo and Bubbles. Every Monday. 8-10:30 p.m. 17
N. San Francisco. 773-9463
MUSIC EVENTS | MON 2.2
Campus Coffee Bean:
Open Mic night. Every Monday. 6-8 p.m. [email protected]. 1800 S. Milton Road. 556-0660
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
The Green Room:
Culture Shock and Republic Present: Manic Focus.
EDM from Saint Paul, Minn. 8 p.m. $10 in advance,
$15 the day of the show. 18 and over show. N.
Agassiz. 226-8669
Hops on Birch:
Open mic night. Every Monday. 8 p.m. sign-up. 22 E.
Birch. 774-4011
Main Stage Theater:
Karaoke Service Industry Night. 8 p.m. Free. 1 S.
Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460
Olde Sedona Bar and Grill:
Jam session/open mic every Monday. 9 p.m. 1405 W.
Hwy. 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-5670
State Bar:
Stormy Monday. Blues and Stories from the Delta
with Ray Rossi and Friends. 6-9 p.m. Free. 10 E. Rte.
66. 226-1282
VARIOUS EVENTS | TUE 2.3
Cline Library Assembly Hall:
NAU’s College of Arts and Letters Classic Film Series.
“Oscar Winning and Oscar Nominated Original
Screenplays.” An American In Paris (1951). Directed
by Vincente Minnelli. 7 p.m. Free. 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: Still Life. 4 p.m. Tue; 7 p.m. Wed. $12,
$9 for Sedona Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy
89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177
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REARVIEW
The Write Now
A real world resting in the shadows
A
t the beginning of the month we launched 11th call for entries for
our monthly Flag Live writing contest, The Write Now. This time
around we received numerous submissions, making the job of choosing only one to crown as the winner no easy task.
The contest was once again blind-judged by Flagstaff author Mary
Sojourner, who also gave us this prompt for writers to follow: “Kept thinking about the old song; can’t remember the title, but there was a rumor
on the wind … (Use at least three characters, an imaginary bar, an angry
customer and day fading into night.)”
This month’s winner comes in from Bob Malone. Of this first-time
winner Sojourner writes: “There’s passion here, and restraint. And firsthand knowledge of a real world in the shadows. It held me as a good
movie does.”
For newcomers to The Write Now, we’ll have our next prompt next
week (the first issue of every month). Submissions should be received no
later than 5 p.m. the following Friday (Feb. 13 for our next round). Keep
the good words coming. And good luck!
A line from an old song loops through my head; can’t
recall the name. Through the window I watch a woman
cross the street toward the bar I’m in. The diminishing
copper light of the sunset reflects from storefronts behind
her; scraps of street chaff swirl about her feet. Something
about the song tugs at me; can’t pin it down. The woman
enters, walks deliberately to the bar and speaks to the
bartender, he in silhouette, backlit. The nagging song fragment evokes an evanescent memory; something unfinished
from long ago. As I struggle to focus the memory I’m
jolted from my reverie by the woman’s angry voice. I look
up. She gestures at her glass: “I ordered pure Agave. This
is mixed.”
The bartender produces a bottle and holds it before her.
She shakes her head. “I don’t care what that bottle says. This
here … in this glass … is not that.”
The bartender, irritated: “Ma’am, you don’t like it, you
don’t have to drink it.”
She shakes her head and drains the glass: “Forget it, I
won’t be back,” and then walks out, as hastily as she entered.
Riveted on this scene, the loop breaks, the song vanishes, the memory fragment dissolves. I can’t summon it
back. From the window I watch the woman walk off, merging with the gathering night. Somehow, I know she was
right—the bartender cheated her … and robbed me of my
remembrance.
– Submitted by Bob Malone
Our Round 11 The Write Now Winner
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COmICS
It’s
so crazy to see
how big this blizzard
became in New England
this week. They were
measuring in feet and
people were trapped.
It sounded so crazy.
I can’t believe all the
weird weather we’re
already having this
year.
Proudly presented by the staff at
May sweet, sweet Carol never learn
that I penned the script for several severe-weather
related adult films, including Check Out My Doppler,
Fast-Moving Jet Stream, Widespread Heat Advisory,
Eight to Twelve Inches in the Forecast and High
Pressure ... In My Pants.
Larry
&Carol
Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2015 | flaglive.com
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VARIOUS
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EVENTS | TUE 2.3
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Oscar-Nominated Shorts Programs. Animated shorts
program: 7 p.m. Tue; 4 p.m. Thu, Feb. 5. Live action
shorts program: 4 p.m. Wed. $12, $9 for Sedona Film
Fest members. Schedule at www.sedonafilmfestival.
org. 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
NAU Art Museum:
2015 School of Art Faculty Exhibition. Featuring the
work of 19 artists. Runs through Feb. 28. Museum
hours are Tue-Sat, noon-5 p.m. Reception Feb. 5
from 5-7 p.m. Free with a suggested $2 per person
donation. Old Main, bldg #10 on the NAU campus.
523-3471.
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. [email protected]. 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
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.
MUSIC
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EVENTS | TUE 2.3
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
The Green Room:
Eminence Ensemble. Prog-rock from Boulder, Colo.
8 p.m. Free. 15 N. Agassiz. 226-8669
The Hive:
Streetlight Fight. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts
at 7:30 p.m. $5 in advance and $6 at the door. All
ages. 2 S. Beaver, Ste 190. 864-8675
Main Stage Theater:
Open Mic with D.L. Harrison. 8-11 p.m. Free. 1 S.
Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460
Mia’s Lounge:
Jazz Jam. 9 p.m. Free. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315
Monte Vista Lounge:
Karaoke with Ricky Bill. 9:30 p.m. Free. 100 N. San
Francisco. 779-6971
Oak Creek Brewing Co.:
Drumz and Dance Party. Free. 6:30 p.m. 2050
Yavapai Drive. Sedona. (928) 204-1300
The Wine Loft:
Dave Logan Duo. 8 p.m. 17 N. San Francisco.
773-9463
VARIOUS
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EVENTS | WED 2.4
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
JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2015
Liberal Arts Building:
The NAU International Film Series presents:
“Oppression and Liberation.” Film screening: Ai Wei
Wei The Fake Case (Denmark, 2013). Screening a
new film every Wednesday. 7 p.m. Free. Room 120.
North NAU campus. 523-8656
Lumberyard Brewing Co.:
Extreme Wednesdays. Showing extreme sports
videos. Free. 10 p.m. 5 S. San Francisco. 779-2739
Main Stage Theater:
In House Dart and Pool Leagues. 6 p.m. Free. 1 S.
Main St. Cottonwood. (928) 202-3460
Majerle’s Sports Grill:
Trivia night. Every Wednesday. 7 p.m. 102 W. Rte. 66.
774-6463
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Film screening: Still Life. 7 p.m. $12, $9 for Sedona
Film Fest members. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928)
282-1177
Mary D. Fisher Theatre:
Oscar-Nominated Shorts Programs. Live action
shorts program: 4 p.m. Wed. Animated shorts
program: 4 p.m. Thu, Feb. 5. $12, $9 for Sedona Film
Fest members. Schedule at www.sedonafilmfestival.
org. 2030 W. Hwy 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-1177
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: Fire Mountain Winery and THAT Brewery.
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
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EVENTS | WED 2.4
The Green Room:
Soulective. DJs spinning funk, dance, hip-hop and
EDM. Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. Free 15 N. Agassiz.
226-8669
The Hive:
Blackwitch Pudding. Doors open at 7 p.m., show
starts at 7:30 p.m. $5 in advance and $6 at the door.
All ages. 2 S. Beaver, Ste 190. 864-8675
Mia’s Lounge:
Open Mic night. 9 p.m. 26 S. San Francisco. 774-3315
Monte Vista Lounge:
Reasons Unknown. Punk from Phoenix. 9 p.m. Free.
100 N. San Francisco. 779-6971
Orpheum Theater:
Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen. Folk-pop from
Northern California. Opener Willy Tea Taylor. Doors
open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $21 in advance,
$25 the day of the show. All ages. 15 W. Aspen.
556-1580
Sound Bites Grill:
Eric Miller. Acoustic guitar. 6-9 p.m. Free. 101 N.
State Rte. 89A. Sedona. (928) 282-2713
The Wine Loft:
Tony Norris and Friends. 8 p.m. 17 N. San Francisco.
773-9463
To have an event included in the Pulse calendar e-mail [email protected] 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.
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ADOPTION
MASSAGE
ADOPTION: Happily Married, Financially Secure Couple
will LOVE & Cherish 1st baby. Expenses paid 1-310499-8330 Alexis & Rob
Natural Touch Massage: LCMT Sports, Swedish, Relaxation, Deep Tissue. Call Sue 928-606-5374
LOST AND FOUND
Web Design, Graphic Design, Mobile Apps. 25% Off.
928-213-0933 or visit www.webmagi.com
FOUND - on I-17 Southbound, queenland heeler mix
female puppy, looks to be about 6 to 7 months old with
black and tan markings, found just before Thanksgiving,
housebroken when found; In Mesa now, call 619888-9659.
FOUND: Reddish/brown, young, female, german shepherd
type dog near HYW89 and Girls Ranch Road. Dog has
a red collar, no tags, no microchip, small frame, thin,
friendly. 928-607-2528.
APPLIANCE REPAIR
Appliance Repair in your home. Best in Flagstaff w/23 yrs
Exp & Insured. Call Russ @928-863-1416
CARPET CARE
Carpet Cleaning, Tile, Upholstery, Window Cleaning,
Handyman, Services offered, Pressure Washing,
Maintenance, Snow removal, etc Ref Avl Not a License
contractor, Insured Matt 928-380-9160
FIREWOOD
Seasoned Firewood, Oak $280 Aspen $180, a cord
928-890-8462
Full or half cords, seasoned, split, delivered; Pine $150,
Aspen $170. Call 928-853-0449
Aspen & Juniper Firewood For Sale. Ready to burn. Call
for info: 779-0581
Ramirez FIREWOOD FOR SALE Call 928-310-0012
FLOORING
Doug Johnson Floor Covering serving Northern Arizona
since 1979. CeramicHardwoodCarpet ROC 162667.
928-699-3001.
HANDY PERSON
UNCLE AL’S WOODSHOP For all your wood projects,
needs & repairs. 40 yrs exp. 928-814-6965
Father & Son Handyman Snow Removal, Paint, Plumbing,
Floors, Shingles & Yard Cleaning. Whatever You Want!
928-380-7021 Not a Licensed Contractor
Decks, Spas Set-up, Arbors, Benches, Garages, Sheds,
Room Additions. Re-modeling, Kitchen Up-Grades.
Roc# 230591 928-242-4994
1A doors, windows, drywall, floors, leaks, gutters, &
scheduled snow removal. Tony 928-525-4586 Not a
Licensed Contractor
A DEPENDABLE REMODEL Tile-Carpentry-DrywallRoofs-Plmb 928-853-7664. Not a licensed contractor.
Handyman-All Home Repair & Remodeling. Rough/finish
carpentry, decks, drywall, stone & tilework, painting,
roofing, flooring, chimney sweeping. (928)-310-9800 Not
a licensed contractor.
Handy man, framing, roofing, repair, decks, tile & more.
Reasonable prices. Call 380-4486 Not a Licensed
Contractor
A1 Handyman! Call Mike’s Tool Box Decks, tile, doors/
windows, paint. Mike, 928-600-6254 Free Estimates
Not a Licensed Contractor
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Huff Construction LLC All home improvement, repairs,
remodeling & additions. ROC #230591 928-242-4994
HOUSE CLEANING
Housecleaning By Shelbi Excellent Cleans at Excellent
Prices 928-230-2918
Hassle Free House Cleaning Detailed Reliable Service.
Lic & Ins Special 10% off for New Clients Laura @
928-226-0349
LANDSCAPING
Yard work, Pruning, Hauling, Misc. jobs. Free Estmts.
Michael 928-699-1906
MASONRY
DK Adams Masonry Custom Stone & Block, stem walls,
footings, fireplaces, retaining walls. 699-9501. ROC#
166645
MISCELLANEOUS
MOVING
Professional Moving Service call Quick Move Local/long
distance or labor only. 928-779-1774
PAINTING
“Nick the Painter”, 25 yrs exp. Top Quality, Low Prices
Small Jobs OK. Ref Avail. Interior Discount. 928-3101862. Not a licensed contractor.
PERSONAL SERVICE
¥ CANCER ¥ Compensation www.cancerbenefits.com
Or call 800-414-4328
PET SITTING
Mountain Girl Pet Sitting-Quality pet care at reasonable
rates! Conscientious & dependable. 928-699-1320
¥Must never been convicted of a felony, and have not
been convicted of any misdemeanor offense, except
traffic offenses, for a period of five (5) years next preceding his appointment. ¥Must have all the minimum
qualifications and limitations of Judges of Tribal Courts in
Section 111 of Title III in the Judicial Code. Pay is $500
per case. Two year term. Closes on 2/06/15 To apply,
email your resume to [email protected]. Or contact
Human Resources at 928-567-1062 for a more detailed
job description. Visit our webpage at www.yavapaiapache.org INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will
be given to qualified applicants who are members of
federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered
for Indian Preference, you must submit you Certificate
of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application. WILL BE
REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG
SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK
WHICH MAY INCLUDE FINGERPRINTING
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Plumbing Needs, Repairs, Add-ons & Remodels. (928)890-8462 Not a licensed contractor.
Pinehurst Apartments hiring Exp’d Maintenance Technician.
Need energetic, motivated & customer focused for fast
paced environment. Daily apt. repairs, preparing for
move in & maint.grounds. Must have working knowledge
of appl. & dry wall repair, HVAC, elect, plumb, carpentry
& paint. Starting@$12/hr DOE. Background & drug test.
Email resume to [email protected] EOE
SEWING
MISC WANTED
PET SERVICES
I offer house & pet sitting. Dogs, cats, birds etc. Ref.
available. Michael. 928-699-9321. Thank you!
PLUMBING
SEWING BY CATHY One Day Service Dressmaking,
Alterations & Repairs. 779-2385
HELP WANTED
KC Auto Paint Arizona is looking for a Fulltime driver, experienced with Automotive Paint a Plus. Please contact
Less @ (928) 527-7522
Yavapai-Apache Nation is hiring for the following positions:
Legal Secretary The Legal Secretary provides a full
range of secretarial support services for the attorneys in
the Attorney GeneralÕs Office, including administrative
tasks which contribute to the efficient delivery of legal
and prosecutorial services. Qualifications: High
school diploma or GED ¥Minimum of three (3) years
substantive work experience as a legal secretary in a
legal office environment, preferably working with multiple
attorneys ¥Knowledge of legal office procedures, filing
systems and legal documents ¥Excellent working
knowledge of the English language, including correct
punctuation, spelling and sentence structure, and the
ability to draft routine correspondence ¥Ability to type
40 words per minute ¥Word processing experience
on a personal computer and working knowledge of
spreadsheet and PowerPoint programs in a Windows
environment ¥Excellent oral and written communication
skills ¥Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced
and stressful environment ¥Ability to work with clients
(tribal departments and programs) in a cooperative,
courteous and effective manner ¥Ability to handle and
prioritize multiple tasks and work collaboratively as part
of a team of professionals Pay: $17.50 - $18.33 per
hour; Plus Benefits package. This position is full-time;
salaried. Police Officer The police officer performs a
variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol,
traffic control, and routine investigations. Qualifications:
¥High School diploma or GED required. ¥Must be AZ
POST Certified; BIA Certification a plus. ¥Knowledge
of police operations, principles and practices including
investigation, patrol communications, records, public relations and crime prevention. ¥Must have valid AZ Driver
License and be insurable with the NationÕs insurance
carrier. ¥Ability to communicate effectively with different
age groups. ¥Ability to make effective presentations on
controversial topics. ¥Evidence of continuing educations
to maintain any required certifications/licenses and
update knowledge and skills. Pay: DOE; This position
is full-time. Associate Justice for the Court of Appeals
The Court System of the Yavapai-Apache Nation is a
two-tiered court system consisting of trial and appellate
courts. The government of the Nation is operated
in accordance with a Constitution and Laws. The
Associate Justice will be appointed to a two-year term
of office and may be re-appointed upon re-application.
QUALIFICATIONS: ¥Law school degree and/or prior
judicial experience preferred but not required. ¥Ability to
analyze complex factual situations and apply applicable
law. ¥Ability to write appellate decisions. ¥Must
have a background in legal matters with experience
as a Judge, Attorney, Court Advocate or the education
and background that would qualify a person to hold a
responsible position with the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
Wanted Old Oriental Rugs. In any size or condition.
1-800-660-8938
HOME FURNISHINGS
Entertainment Center/Armoire-Nice hardwood rustic piece
of furniture, 90”h x 60”w x 30”d, $950 new, asking $500
obo. 623-694-2691
SPORTING GOODS
LH Browning A-Bolt 30-06 synthetic stock stainless, $700.
Call 928-699-9707
JEWELRY
Ladies Gold Rolex Date Watch. $8,500 OBO (928)
606-4877
Ladies, 1.35 carat round diamond, platinum band,
surrounded by 10 small baguettes; appraisal $17,650,
asking $8500. 928-699-9707.
Ladies - 1.75 carat Princess cut diamond in a platinum
band, appraisal $19,250, asking $9200. Call 928699-9707
PETS
$1,000 REWARD for return or verifiable info on sm, blk,F,
dog lost 08/18/14 in Doney Pk seen running So on
Stardust fr Antelope/Stardust 15 yr old looks like bearcub
9286008481 [email protected]
Sadie is an all-around happy girl who loves petting, tummy
rubs, and leisurely strolls. At 7 she is a gentle companion,
ready for a family of her own. She and other adoptable
pets can be seen at www.ppnaz.org. You can visit
Rescue Me! in the Flagstaff Mall to adopt your next best
friend, or call 928-699-7586 for more information.
HOMES UNFURNISHED
NEAR Snowbowl Rd, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 cg, acre, well (water),
mtn. views, newly remodeled, $1200/ mo 602-538-6056
or 602-684-3596
LOOK BIG DOGS WELCOME COZY PINE CABIN
DUPLEX LAKE MARY RD BACKS FOREST 2BD,
1BA, ON SECOND FLOOR FIREPLACE + GAS HEAT,
DECK NO WASHER/DRYER HOOKUP DOG DOOR
TO FENCED YARD $995/MONTH, WATER PAID
928-284-4226
Log home on 2.5 acres, 3 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 lofts, wood stove,
double garage, N/P, $1700/mo. Call 928-526-4475
Two Beautiful 3bedrm/2bath homes available to rent. Both
homes located in Mountainare, Az. For more information
please call Andy at (928) 606-0171. 1,300.00
monthly rent
Classifieds
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED
Room for rent near NAU - $425/mo. + $425 dep. Private
bath, Washer/Dryer avail, util inc, no pets, & no smoking,
928-225-9111
1 & 2 bdrm apt-house in Sunnyside $700-$999/mo. Call
Mary @ 928-526-7909.
PINECLIFF VILLAGE APTS 1 month FREE w/12 month
lease. Rents start at $940 ALL UTILS INCL. See us
at: www.pinecliffvillageapartments.com CALL TODAY
928-774-5204
Would like to purchase 5+ acres in the Winona, Doney
Park, Walnut Canyon area. Land must be able to be split
in half after purchase. Contact Sunny: 928-214-1633.
IMPORT AUTOS
2003 VW Passat Station W8 - 4motion, $7450 obo.
Excellent condition, updated and serviced for the next
60K miles, V8 and AWD. Loaded with every option. Call
Burk for more information. 928-607-3690
TRUCKS
MANUFACTURED HOMES
1978 Chevy K-20 Silverado Logging Truck, 350 cu in,
manual, 4WD, $1700. Call 928-221-7560.
TOWNHOUSE RENTALS
2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4WD, One Owner, Good
Condition $8400, 928-853-4821
2 bdrm, 1 ba, $800/mo. Off Lake Mary Road 928773-1635
2bdrm in Country Club, W/D, private deck w/ view, parking
at door, $950/mo. Country club privileges. avail. (602)
432-1837
Country Club Condo 1089 sqft. 1bd + loft 1.5bt Open floor
plan. Great Views. Amenities. Location. $1050m $900d
Call 928-607-7451 for more info. $1050
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, $1,800/mo.,
Old barber shop 2300 N. 4th St., Ste A, 1000 sf, $900/
mo., Old medical doctor’s office at 2314 N. 4th St,
1500 sf at $1200//mo. Water & garbage provided. Call
928-526-0300.
Healing Arts Professional: Office space avail in an
established downtown Wellness Bldg. Burt @ (928)
774-6400
FOR LEASE
7860 sqft old charter school building 2301 N. 4th St. Is
available for lease or sale. 526-0300
Large dog items! 36in long wire kennel/crate-2 mos new.
$40, Nylon camo cover $20. Plastic kennel 36L x30H
$60 ($100+new). Igglo $45. (928) 814-3402
Chenille Upholstered Red Chair. Rock Swivel. Like New!
$250 (Paid $600) (928) 779-0188
Portable air compressor. 7 1/2 gallon tank, 100 PSI 4.0
SCFM@ 70 PSI, new regulator. $75.00 928-863-3818
SNOWBOWL: Adult unlimited season pass, no hassle gift
certificate $295.00 928-607-5737
4 WHEEL DRIVE
WANTED AUTO
Wanted used 4x4 quad, 550 and above. Possible trade for
a vehicle. Call 928-853-1715
I buy junk and unwanted vehicles. Call for a quote.
928-202-9195.
BARGAIN CORNER
20 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun $100.00 Call 928-380-6612
Stove, Wood or Coal. $150. Kid’s Corvette Car, 2 Seater,
Electric. New Cost $350. Like New for Only $150. (928)
774-7114 Flagstaff
Motorcycle Leather Jacket, Size 42. Removable Armor
in Back, Shoulders, Arms. Removable Liner, Great
Condition. $75. (928) 266-0871
Lifeproof case for iPhone/ iPod 4/ 4s, white w/ gray trim,
Brand new in box, never opened, recently purchased,
$65. 853-0165
MFG HOMES SALES
Located in Cornville close to Oak Creek River, approx. one
acre with a doublewide home, 3bd, 2 ba plus metal shop
20’x40’ w/electric. Drive by: 2640 Horton Drive, Cornville.
Tenant occupied don’t disturb. Rdcd to $98,500 obo Call
928-853-5199
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 $64,900!
HOMES FOR SALE
Live Your Summers in Your Own Backyard This lovely
Bellemont home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1770 sq. ft. a
formal living & family room that share a double sided gas
fireplace. An extra room could be a formal dining area
or an office. Cathedral ceilings & ceiling fans throughout
the home. The backyard has been fully landscaped &
is designed for enjoyable outdoor living, complete with
patio, natural gas line for the grill, grass & small planting
beds all around. $275,000. Motivated Seller. Dallas
Real Estate 928-526-5309.
Established Custom Landscape
Company Has Openings for:
Landscaping Foreman
Minimum 10 years experience.
Landscaping Laborers
Full time - Seasonal
Retail Nursery Sales
Full time & part time - Seasonal
Bookkeeper Office Manager
QuickBooks proficiency
APPLY BY CALLING
928-853-8333
Bilby Research Center
at Northern Arizona University
is seeking an experienced
part-time web designer;
30-hour/week, benefit-eligible.
Apply at NAU Jobs page
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS OPP
Auto Garage for Sale or Lease. 2500sq ft bldg. 5 bays w/
office on .32 ac. High traffic location near Flagstaff Mall.
(928) 853-3676
WANTED REAL ESTATE
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02/14 Hungry Hearts Cabaret
02/16 The Brothers Comatose
PRESENTS $4 90 SCHILLING EVERY DAY!
02/19 CS Presents Vaski -18+
02/20 Bobs for Book
-Marley vs Dylan Cover Night
02/21 Fairy Bones CD Release Party
02/26 R&B Presents
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02/27 decker. Flagstaff 'Patsy" Album Release
02/28 Green Room Anniversary Party
03/13 Chicha Dust
03/25 Rx Bandits
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