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PUFF, PUFF, PASS LEGISLATION Are we really still having this debate? Mark Herrera takes on the Synthesis cover story this week and breaks down all the reasons why it's high time we mellowed out our current attitudes towards medicinal marijuana. Wouldn't it be fantastic if legalization got our nation out of the terrible debt it's in? Did we just blow your mind? Read on.
MANIC MONDAYS Speaking of bowls, the Dust Bowl Kids are a blossoming Internet sketch comedy sensation co-founded by Chicoalum-gone-LA-transplant, Kiel Kennedy. The comedy is fairly bizarre, but a real treat to tune into each Monday. Check out our interview with the group, and if it feels up your alley give it a whirl at youtube.com!dustbowlkids.
KNIGHT OF WANDS An important/nerdy distinction needs to be made here ... Originally, Synthesis intended to publish a recurring sci-fi series for the next month. Instead, we're launching the first in a four-part fantasy series. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise because the combined efforts of author, Justin Ferrin, and illustrator, Nik Burman, have yielded what looks to be a major creative success. Get hooked.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Nolan Ford [email protected]
Subbin' Hey gang, remember me? I'm sitting in for Sara Calvosa this week while she's on vacation, which is great because that means I get to share with you all the weird and wonderful things I've been thinking about lately.
Over the last few weeks, in addition to editing the paper, I've been doing some substitute teaching to help mold the minds of future generations. Mostly I've been working with elementary-level kids, who I've discovered are big-time tattle tales.
I grew up with two brothers and a policy administered by my parents called "squealers get double:' If you rat out your sib, then you receive their punishment times two. Nobody ever really got punished for this, but I think the threat alone reduced the frequency ofbro-trayal. It also might explain why we along so well today, and why I have such innate disgust for tattling.
The story of my first-grade sub experience begins with two girls fighting in class. "Mr. Ford, she said I was stupid!" or something along those lines. As the feud escalated, I invited the more persistent tattler to write a letter that I would personally deliver to the principal (psyche). She began scribbling away, but soon realized she didn't know how to spell any of the words required to relate the wrongdoings of her rival. What unfolded next was the best part. She moved across the room toward her nemesis, asked how to spell her name, and proceeded to get assistance composing the rest of her testimony. Naturally, the two became great friends during the whole episode and found a new victim to tease and exclude from their little alliance. Perhaps tattling brings people together after all. ..
Another thing that's been on my mind lately is music (surprise). Although I've successfully curbed my obses-sion quite a bit over the years, the group I still identify as my favorite band, Tera Melos, is releasing their new album, X'ed Out, next month. The recording has been getting major press and their spring tour is selling out all over the nation. Bravo, dudes. It's also come to my attention that my newest favorite SF songwriter and his band, Sonny & The Sunsets, have announced the release of a new album this June titled, Antenna To The Afterworld. Fingers crossed we'll all be sportin' shorts at a Sonny show somewhere in town this summer.
This week in Synthesis, Mark Herrera tackles the ongoing marijuana debate, we examine a new online sketch comedy group, and introduce the first installment of an original fourpart fantasy series. Speaking of fantasy, keep an eye out for weddings in season three of HBO's Game of Thrones, which launches this Sunday.
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Re: On the Town, March 18th issue Maybe some pies of joggers at One Mile and softball games at DeGarmo and the dog park would be a nice addition and fewer of the partiers at local pubs.
- Kathy Keough, via www.facebook.com/ChicoCa. (Life In Chico)
Re: Why are you Smiling? by Kenny Kelly, March 18th Issue I enjoyed your article. I don't mean to get all Dostoevsky on you KK, but I just want it to be okay for people to scowl at people who are smiling for no reason. My question for you is- when you consider the lack of jobs in our economy, the lack of access to quality health care in our society, the mass incarceration of the underprivileged in our nation, and the smiling/back patting/ non-critical dialogue on most of the artistic efforts in our community, - Why aren't you scowling?
- Denver, via Synthesis Weekly.com
Re: Letter from the Editor, March 18th issue Howdy-
Actually, for many years your train fantasy was in operation; there were trains from Chico to Sac and SF. That was THE way to travel from the 1880's to 1947.
You could pick up a 5-cent trolley anywhere in town and connect at the station to kick back for the rest of the journey. Play a little music, something to eat, bar car, visit. read, or sleep ... pretty darn civilized. After the big one, Americans became too "independent" and shifted to cars ... whereas in my visits to Europe & the orient, you can still jump on a train and get anywhere for pretty darn cheap. When you pop out the other end, there are trolleys and cheap vans to take you anywhere.
In 1922, my grandparents moved across the whole United States, two weeks by train with everything they had, and a 4-year old. When I asked about it, they said that it was fun!
Yes, the current Amtrack schedule guarantees it to be an
inconvenient travel choice. I too wish we had better.
Gee, I guess I just wrote a letter to the editor! If you had a letter section it could go in there ...
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IMMACULATE INFECTION Bob Howard [email protected]
Johnny Appleseed Never Mowed the Damn Lawn My eyes are burning. I don't know exactly why. It could be
allergies, but it's raining right now, so that seems unlikely . . .
Who knows? I'm going with my standard home remedy - cheap
red wine. The stuff I'm drinking now claims to be Cabernet
Sauvignon. It came in a large glass bottle with a cute little screw
top, for freshness and convenience. It might be working. I say
"self;' you say "medicate!" On a count of three ...
The oaks have their leaves again. This amazes me every year.
One day the trees are bare and ominous, the next they are
joyous, and sprouting pale, green foliage. I'm trying to enjoy
the magic spring brings along with it, but sometimes all I see
is grass; grass growing six inches a day, grass that needs to be
mowed. I curse my suburban upbringing and a certain segment
of our society's ridiculous obsession with well-manicured lawns
and crystal-clear swimming pools. Life isn't well manicured,
and it isn't crystal-clear. Imagine the time we spend, collectively
as a society, simply edging the sod where it butts against our
immaculate, concrete borders. Don't put your control issues,
and your fear of the unknown, on me. Ah, but it's too damn late
- the issues are there. The growing grass freaks me out. I thank
potential God everyday that I don't have a swimming pool. The
scars from my childhood run deep.
We have a cider orchard. I guess right now it's more of a mini
orchard - we've only got about ten trees right now. Seven were
grown from seed, so we have no idea what they will produce.
Modern apples, like those you get in the store, are all hybrids,
meaning different varieties were crossed to come up with the
type that produces the desirable fruit. The hybridized variety
is then cloned so it retains its characteristics such as color,
flavor, and size. This is a form of genetic engineering that has
been going on for centuries. When you plant the seeds from an
apple, the ensuing tree will revert to an earlier genetic type -
sometimes an ancient, wild variety. The nice thing about this,
from our point of view, is that many of these early varietals
produce a fruit that is very good for making cider.
The other three trees in the mini-orchard are meant specifically
to produce cider apples. One is a type that allegedly comes
directly from old Johnny Appleseed, a historic figure who
has attained mythic status. Often portrayed as an altruistic
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nature-boy, it turns out Mr. Appleseed, born John Chapman,
established apple nurseries in areas where he knew settlers
would soon be moving to, and then may have leased the trees
to cider producers. Depending on the sources you choose,
Chapman was either a hippie or an entrepreneur; a gentle
animal-lover or a misogynistic zealot. He was born in 1774,
and it is impossible to know with certainty the truth regarding
his life and temperament. In this case we're only talking about
a couple of hundred years and some change; imagine the
distortions that occur with the passing of millennium.
But I digress. The truth
doesn't have much to
do with words anyway.
Words represent, truth
is. I've been reading
too much Lao-Tzu, and
the medicine seems to
be working. My eyes
are still burning, but I
feel fine.
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COMICAL RUMINATIONS Zooey Mae [email protected]
Don We Now Our Gay Apparel Last year I spent most of St. Patrick's Day
comatose in a Benadryl-induced nap. This year
was eerily similar, although I did manage to
squeeze in a bike ride and park picnic with my
foxy man-friend before my allergies overtook
me. I think that's a victory, albeit a small one. St. Patrick's Day, for Chico anyway, seems to me
to be a "holiday" that people use as an excuse
to don their gay (see also: festive) apparel and
get as drunk
as possible.
Although these days I don't
I thought was a pedicab. Not my first choice,
but it would suffice. It was only after the bicycle
operator had come to a complete stop and
regarded me with an inquisitive look that I realized I hadn't hailed a cab, or even a pedicab.
It was one of the individuals who raid the trash
cans around town, then haul their findings in makeshift carts, attached to the back of their
bikes.
I was a woman
on a mission. Undeterred, I
asked him how
much he wanted
to deliver me
home. Waving
off his shrieks
of"good god woman, at least
let me make
a run home
to empty out
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inebriation as
my goal, this wasn't always
the case. Chico
is a town
where it's easy
to be drunk. It's relatively
flat, the booze
is cheap, and
the bars are
plentiful. Just what wive been waiting for ...
the cart;' I
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constructed out
of chicken wire
and plywood,
and asserted my
address in the
general direction
of his ears. It wasn't until I
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you, dear reader.
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in a spree of indulgence, I imbibed past the
point of reason. I could walk without cause for
concern, and my ability to articulate my mind
wasn't by any means hindered. In hindsight it
was apparent that my powers of reasoning were
considerably compromised. I was sitting in a
downtown establishment and I realized that I
needed to not be in public anymore. In short, I
reached the moment where I could either pass
the point of no return or escort myself home,
eat some popcorn and Siracha, and fall asleep
watching RuPaul's, Drag Race.
I took myself outside with the intention
of hailing a cab. I stuck my hand over
enthusiastically in the air when I spotted what
actually arrived home, paid the man, and made
it inside my house that the ridiculous nature of
my transportation occurred to me.
In any case, in a move that would be sure to
prompt more embarrassing stories ifI wasn't
closer to 30 rather than 21, the Huffington
Post is reporting that California Senator, Mark Leno, has introduced a new bill that would
allow Californian bars and restaurants to serve
alcohol until 4AM. The argument is that the
extension would allow for more economic
growth and boost jobs. Personally, I fully
support the extension of hours. Hobo cart rides
for everyone!
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PUT A FORK IN IT Jen Cartier [email protected]
Erica Makes Coffee If I were to say the words, "The Coffee
Underbelly," it might conjure images of pork
fat and coffee grounds; strange textures and smells. (I shouldn't invite you inside my mind).
However, the secret world of coffee is not a
dark, dingy thing; it's a stylish, innovative, and
forward-thinking thing. Members of this coffee
cult may be a little jittery because, yes, they are
addicted to the caffeine running through their veins. But much like chefs, artisanal cheese
makers, and probably
goddamned florists,
there are those in the
coffee world who are
committed to their craft; those whose
hearts surge with the heat of a steam wand,
and who understand
that they are more than
baristas. They are, in fact, artists.
Chico's own Erica
Koenig competed
recently in the
Southwestern Regional
Barista Competition
as a representative of
Six Degrees Coffee
Distribution and
Thanksgiving Coffee
Roasters.
Erica has been making coffee for ten years.
She's a great barista with a great personality,
who loves connecting with her customers.
When I was her customer, I'd order my ridiculous drink (some half-caf, half-sweet, soy,
caramel latte). Sheu shake off my terrible taste in coffee, make me laugh, and serve me with
a smile. I instantly wanted to be her friend. I mean, duh, she dances behind the coffee bar.
Through nerves and anticipation, Erica Koenig
danced her way (literally) to the regional
competition with an espresso blend she
developed with help from Thanksgiving Coffee
Roasters. While most baristas pulled single
origin espressos, Erica wanted to make a name
for herself by bringing a well-balanced blend
carrying notes of blueberry, stone fruit, brown sugar, and cedar. The blend is called "The
Contender" and it is absolutely delicious.
During her 15-minute presentation, Erica
pulled espresso for four judges, then served
them each a cappuccino, and followed with a
signature drink. As a farm kid herself, Erica's
presentation focused
on the farmers who
grew the coffee beans,
the importance of
supporting fair trade
and organic growers,
and the roasters who
purchase those beans at
fair prices.
Her signature drink was farm -inspired.
"' Apricot jam, from fruit grown in her family's
orchard, made up the
first layer of the drink.
The jam was topped
with coconut cream
infused with cardamom
and local honey, and
a double shot of The
Contender was poured
over that. I loved the balance of flavors, the
way the jam complimented the existing stone
fruit notes in the espresso, and the little kick of
cardamom against the creamy coconut.
After spending a weekend with the coffee
elite, I look at our daily dose of caffeine a little differently. I'm a better-informed consumer,
and I absolutely appreciate the artistry behind
the craft. Those baristas are crazy dreamers
(just like those of us who play with food for
a living) who deserve credit for elevating
the expectation for excellence in their craft.
Industries are propelled by those who choose
to dream.
Tip your barista.
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"Let's get to the point, Let's roll another joint, And let's head on down the road, There's somewhere I got to go." -Tom Petty
The freedom to responsibly access and administer medicine is a right everyone ought to have, but doesn't. That's because a prohibition on marijuana, medicinal or otherwise, has been in effect since the '30s. The federal government calls it a drug and patients call it medicine. Potato, potahto? Whatever your perspective, the fact of the matter is that this debate is costly to our country, and we desperately need a solution.
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Thanks to California's landmark Proposition 215, you can have access to medicinal marijuana. Referred to as the "Compassionate Use Act of 1996," this law ensures that "patients and their primary caregivers who obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes, upon the recommendation of a physician, are not subject to criminal prosecution or sanction'.' All you need is a recommendation from a physician (of which there is no shortage in town) and you are free to legally explore an alternative to pills in a bottle.
Another push-via-ballot initiative in 2010 AKA Proposition 19 would have legalized marijuana for recreational
use. With a 53.5% opposed vote and 46.5% in favor, as reported by the Secretary of State, Californians missed out on a leadership opportunity to further pioneer the right to use medicinal marijuana.
The projected savings to state and local governments included tens of millions of dollars an -nually on the costs of incarcerations alone. Not to mention the income generated through taxing marijuana products. Fiscal responsibility, anyone?
You may have noticed that Colorado and Washington recently rolled in to the voting booths and showed us how it's done. Good for them. It will be interesting to examine the fiscal impact in those states ...
by Mark Herrera
So here we are, 17 years post-Prop 215. While that law essentially legalized the use of medicinal marijuana in California, we still have a long road to recovery from the damages that fighting the so-proclaimed "War on Drugs" has caused our society.
"The projected savings to state and local
governments included tens of millions of
dollars annually on the costs of incarcerations alone. Not to mention the income generated
through taxing marijuana products."
California has essentially taken the stance that local jurisdictions are to hash out their own approach in facilitating the cultivation and distribution of this crop. And that's just what the Butte County Board of Supervisors has been trying to do for years. At the end of February, the BOS adopted an ordinance delineating specific requirements for cultivation. The new ordinance promotes setback regulations that vary depending on the acreage of the property, which addresses the very important public safety element. It also allows residential grow to
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occur, but the caveat is that the grow needs to be within a greenhouse, obstructing the view and smell from the public, and helping to ensure public safety. The ordinance also outlines the complaint-driven aspect in terms of how the cops will enforce the ordinance, which can be good if not abused.
This recent ordinance is a fair one, especially compared to what the BOS tried to pull a couple years back. The BOS adopted Ordinance 4029 - a much more restrictive policy in which a 1.5-acre parcel or greater was required to grow, the Sheriff's office was authorized to conduct a warrantless search, and anyone wishing to grow was required to file medical records to the county. Wow, a clear limit to personal freedom and civil rights. This ordinance was slammed by a referendum in June, 2012.
Enter "Measure A," which sent Ordinance 4029 up in smoke. We now have a better system in place and it's not perfect, but it's just about as good as it's going to get here in Butte County: a compromise.
It would be rude not to express thanks to everyone who stood up for the right to access medicinal marijuana. There have been a handful of folks out there doing the groundwork collecting signatures, attending and speaking at city and county meetings, and writing letters to the editors of various publications, and they've done an effective job for the limited resources available to them.
One such individual is Rob MacKenzie, the man behind 2012's Measure A. MacKenzie is a local lawyer who is doing what so many of us are too scared to do -advocate on behalf of the citizens of Butte County for medicinal marijuana. Chatting with him was as refreshing as it was informative.
"Congress should be on the forefront of this issue;' lamented MacKenzie. He thinks the reason Congress hasn't made the headway it should've by now is because they're afraid of not getting re-elected. This is a national issue, as MacKenzie points out, and the representatives in Congress need to BE leaders and provide solutions, instead of allowing the FBI and the DEA to set the precedent.
Locally, MacKenzie encourages the public to speak out to their city council and ask that the dispensary ordinance be brought back to the table. Access is an important factor, and eliminating the dispensaries in town hinders a patient's ability to get access to their medicine; imagine if all the pharmacies closed in town. Why has the dispensary ordinance been disbanded? A well-placed threat by a high profile.
Sacramento-based US attorney, Benjamin Wagner, wrote a letter to the Chico City Council warning that he would prosecute any city employee or official who violates federal law regarding dispensaries Naturally, the council decided against moving forward with such an ordinance. No one is asking anyone to go to jail over this (unless you believe it's worth going to jail over
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something you believe in), but it's safe to say that we can ask our leaders to BE leaders.
It's understandable why so many people are scared to speak out about this issue due to their careers or public image, but we also need to stress the importance of citizens freeing themselves from the perspective of fear that the "War on Drugs" has instilled in us. We need to fight for the right to have access. We shouldn't even be having the discussion of whether marijuana ought to be legalized anymore.
It comes down to two things; our fear of public engagement, and legislators who remain in power with a vendetta against legalization. As a community and a culture, we must shift the marijuana paradigm. Too many lives have been ruined, too many tax dollars have been wasted, too many jails have been filled, too many patients have needed to go beyond the law at the cost of their own personal safety to gain access, and too many opportunities have been wasted to generate income for the state via taxation (an estimated 1.4 billion in annual revenue, according to drugpolicy. org).
We can't, financially or morally, afford to keep marijuana as a federallylisted, schedule one substance. We need to do what's right on a local level and, hopefully, Congress will do what's right on a federal level.
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young, wide-eyed actors relocating to Los Angeles in hopes of someday appearing on the silver screen. The hopeful talent may or may not be aware of the odds against major success, but they work themselves to the bone if even for just a small taste of the glory and the thrill of entertaining an audience. Today, with so many people competing to realize that same dream, it could be argued that that glimmer of hope has diminished even further. But the drive to answer the inner calling for a life in the world of entertainment continues to beckon those willing to make sacrifices in exchange for the mere possibility of their talent being recognized.
The Dust Bowl Kids is a group of young comics in Los Angeles willing to work against those odds. Comprised of Eliot Schwartz, Heidi Gard-ner, Garrett Johnson, R.J. Haynes, and Chico transplant Kiel Kennedy, DBK initially began broadcasting their web series back in October. Since then, the online sketch comedy group has been consistently posting original sketch comedy shorts every Monday. The production quality is impressive, utilizing high-definition cameras with experienced operators and non-linear editing, but what makes the series remarkable is the talented creative writing and enthusiastic personalities of the actors.
Before relocating to LA, Chico resident Kiel Kennedy was regularly performing stand-up at The Punchline in Sacramento. He took his routine down south and experienced success in several competitions, but has since gone on hiatus to focus on improv and sketch comedy
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training through The Groundlings School - the same breeding ground from which SNL scouted superstars such as Will Ferrell and Will Forte, two of Kennedy's biggest inspirations. Currently, Kennedy and Gardner await acceptance into the final, "advanced" level offered by the school. In the competitive world of show business, however, it doesn't do much good to just wait around. Kennedy explains, "We kind of are in this age now where everyone is pretty understanding that if you're not making things happen yourself, then you're losing." Hence, the birth of Dust Bowl Kids. "We knew that we all wanted to be performing together so we could keep growing while we were waiting for this next
class at Groundlings:'
The series nurtures a strange sense of humor, a la Tim &
Eric, but not so bizarre that it's inaccessible or disturbing. Some examples of their sketches include a parody of a failed Kickstarter campaign in
which the writers of a half-baked TV series beg their nonexistent fans for the financial support necessary to acquire books teaching them how to write. The sketch that launched the series, entitled "Goo Goo Forever;' features a married couple who've based their entire lives together around an obsession with The Goo Goo Dolls, only to discover during a fight that they don't even really like the band.
In LA it's not uncommon for relatively unknown actors to garner attention via online comedy troupes and be
presented with bigger opportunities. Gardner cites a few examples, "There's these guys called The Birthday Boys from the UCB Theater. They've been putting out videos and perform live as well. I just heard they got a pilot deal with Comedy Central, and that's the same with the Workaholics guys. They were putting out videos for a few years, so if you can just stay consistent, hopefully you build a following:'
Speaking of Workaholics, DBK has welcomed cameo performances from Jillian Bell (who stars on the show), as well as from Ryan Gaul (who Kennedy claims is in just about every commercial on TV) and SNL cast member, Taran Killam. These cameos are great for DBK because they bring new life to the sketches and also dramatically increase the amount of hits on their YouTube channel. The sketch featuring SNL's Killam has received by far the most hits.
It seems that Kennedy and Gardner have a pretty good thing going, but at the risk of sounding like a concerned parent, I persist in asking about the future of Dust Bowl Kids. Kennedy quickly fields the question with this response to conclude the interview: "My short-term goal is, 'Let's get to a year and have a sketch every single week.' If we make it to a year, I feel at that point we'll be so fluent and better and quicker at doing this. We're all learning new things, like I just started editing my first sketch and that'll help speed things along. The future is just to keep building an audience and keep getting better and then who knows what will happen?"
Dust Bowl Kids airs every Monday. You can find them on
Facebook, directly subscribe to their You Tube: http://www.
youtube.com!dustbowlkids, or for regular Twitter updates
follow @beingeliot.
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Tick, Tick ... BOOM! CHICO THEATER COMPANY Black and White Productions' debut theater offering takes its audience on the autobiographical journey of playwright/composer, Jonathan Larson (who later wrote the classic, Rent, and who famously died the morning of it's Off-Bradway opening). It's 1990 and Larson's waiting tables in the big city and starting to feel discouraged about his artistic dreams. Directed by Liam Selby, and featurng ten characters, three actors, and 14 songs performed by a live band, this is more than just a best bet. It's a slam-dunk. 7:30PM (2PM matinee on Saturday). $10. All ages welcome.
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DownLo: Game night with DJ DannyK. 7PM The Hub: Chico Salsa Connection - Intro to Salsa & Latin Dance 8PM. Dancing 8:30-Close. FREE LaSalle's: '90's Night. 21 +. Maltese: Karaoke 9PM-Close. Studio Inn Lounge: Karaoke 8:30PM-1AM. The Tackle Box: Karaoke 9PM. Woodstock's: Trivia Challenge. Call @ 4PM on date to reserve a table. 6:30 PM.
27WEDNESDAY lOOth Monkey Cafe & Books: Open Mic. Singers, songwriters, musicians, vocalists and comedians. All ages welcome. 7PM. The Bear: Trike Races. Wintshirts and Bear Bucks. Post time lOPM. Mug dub 4- lOPM. Cafe Coda: Cold Blue Mountain, Ninth Moon Black, Io Torus. 8PM. $5. Cafe Flo: Jazz Happy Hour with Carey Robinson Trio. 5-7PM. Followed by Way Out West with the Blue Merles. 7:30-9:30PM.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Crazy Horse Saloon: Wild dance lessons, mechanical bull, Crazy Horse Girls, DJ Hot Rod Ent. 8-lOPM. Chico Theater Company: Black & White Productions' debut production - Tick, Tick. .. BOOM! 7:30PM. $10. Chico Women's Club: West African Dance with Imelda Mata. Live drumming. 5:30-7PM. $10. Chico Women's Club: Ecstatic Dance. Live music played by the TranceFormation Band. 7: 15-8:30. DownLo: 8 Ball Tournament. Signups 6PM, Starts 7PM. Duffy's: Dance night! DJ Spenny and Jeff Howse. 9PM. Feather Falls Casino: Dance Club. Dress to impress! 9:30PM. $5 cover includes one drink. LaSalle's: Z-Rock presents Money Shot Rock Fight. 9PM. $3. Maltese: DJ Harrison & Live Pianist. 8PM. Senator Theatre: Lotus with VibeSquaD. 9PM. $18. Tackle Box: Beginner Swing Dancing Lessons. 7-9PM.
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CAFE CODA Thursdays at Coda have been yielding some pretty legit talent over the last few weeks, but this bill is one for the books. Bunnymilk delivers some of the sweetest voices and mesmerizing harmonies of any female duo in town. They'll be debuting all new material at this gig, which marks the end of a long hiatus for the band. Local indie two-piece, The Chrome, will be releasing their debut EP at this show as well, so make sure to bring some extra cash to support them. 8PM. $5. All ages.
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Blues Unplugged Feat. Jive Coulis CAFE FLO If you're looking for a mellow Thursday night at a smaller, cozier venue, then the live blues music at Cafe Flo is your best bet for this Thursday. The evening will be hosted by Steven Truskol, but will also feature the talents ofJive Coulis who are on tour from Ashland, Oregon. The band usually plays as a full electric rock trio, but will be mellowing their sound to match the calm vibes of the venue. The doors open at 7PM and the show is free. All ages are welcome, but there's beer for those of age as well.
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29 FRIDAY 1 OOth Monkey Cafe & Books: Writing Group - Write, & share. 3:30-5PM. The Beach: DJ 2K & Mack Morris. 9PM-close. $2, $10 VIP. Chico Theater Company: Black & White Productions' debut production - Tick, Tick. .. BOOM! 7:30PM. $10.
Downlo: Jive Coulis -9PM Duffy's: Pub Scouts. 4-7PM. Kelly's Tavern (Oroville): Karaoke with Mora Sounds. 7-llPM. LaSalle's: EPIC presents -Spring Beach Bash ft. Jump Smokers, DJ Flipside, & Wild Boyz. SPM. Lakeview Restaurant (Oroville): Carey Robinson Jazz. 6-9PM. Lost On Main: Fever Fridays with DJ Freakbeatz plus Marty James & MDA of One Block Radius w/Nick Harris on drums. Dress to impress! 9PM-2AM. Maltese: Fabulous Friday LGBTQA +Dance Party. 9PM. Peeking: BassMint - Electronic Dance Party. 9:30PM. $3-5. Quackers: Live DJ. 9PM. T-Bar: Live music 7-8:30PM. Tackle Box: Live music with Northern Heat. 9PM. Tortilla Flats: Latin Nights. Espanol & English DJ dancing with DJ (El, Kora) de Chico.
30SATURDAY lOOth Monkey Cafe & Books: Knitting Circle. 2-4PM. 1078 Gallery: Live music with Amitie, Sean Thompson, Seamus Turner, & Don Perish. Doors 7:30PM, Show SPM. $5-10. Cafe Coda: Perpetual Drifters, Jive Coulis, JP Gutierrez. SPM. $5. All ages. Cafe Flo: Bluegrass Jam. l-4PM. Followed by La Luz, Fera, She Fetus, & Bran Crown. 7- lOPM. Cal Skate: Adults Only Skate Night. 9-11:30PM. $6. 18+ Chico Theater Company: Black & White Productions' debut production - Tick, Tick. .. BOOM! 2PM. $10. DownLo: Wounded Pickup CD Release Party with Three Fingers Whiskey plus special guest 7-llPM. Farwood Bar & Grill (Orland): Eric Peter - solo guitar. 8:30PM. LaSalle's: 1980NOW! SPM. Lost On Main: For the Love of Frank, Frank Zappa Tribute 9PM$5 Maltese: The Ukulele Show. 9PM.
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Six years ago this week,
my Grandpa Jack Carroll passed away. To my
youthful eyes, Grandpa Jack was a man who was
larger than life. He had been a successful boxer
in the Navy, an All-American football player
at the University of Nebraska, and a successful
football coach at Sunnyvale High School in San
Jose. He was the epitome of what a grandfather
should be, so much so that the two boys who
grew up next door to my family even asked
their mother to remarry so they could have a
grandfather (theirs had long since passed away).
Jack was gentle and kind, cheerful and funny,
and endlessly optimistic.
But that was not always the case. Human beings are complex creatures. We live multi-faceted,
compartmentalized lives. We are, at our core,
both shockingly fragile and enduringly resilient.
We are capable of moments of gross selfishness
and of amazing sacrifice. My grandfather, Jack Carroll, was the embodiment of this dualism
of the human existence. If he were to be judged
solely as a father, it would be hard not to label
him as grossly incompetent. He had achieved
success in hyper-masculine environments
such as the boxing ring in the Navy, and on
the football field both as a player and a coach.
Unfortunately, trying to impart this hyper
manliness to children can result in a violent
formative experience. Fistfights soon became the answer to most conflicts-between siblings,
and between father and sons. Jack also became
ensnarled in the thorns of alcoholism. He often
had to be pulled out of the local bar by his wife,
and was guilty of several charges of driving
under the influence.
Seemingly lost in a thicket of violence and
alcoholism, Grandpa Jack decided to make his
way out of the darkness and into a life absent of conflict and booze. When and where this deci
sion was made is unclear. But what we do know,
and what is most important, is that Jack made
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a clear and conscious choice-to no longer
remain the person that he was, and to reinvent
himself in order to be the person he wanted to
be. He gave up alcohol, recommitted himself to his wife, Beverley, and remained faithful to her
throughout the rest of their marriage. He built
on his failures as a father to remake himself as
a grandfather. While his life was certainly still
wrought with challenges, he had seemingly shed
the skin of his former self and re-emerged as a
person that everyone came to admire and adore.
As I look back on my life, I cannot imagine
what it would have been like without Grandpa
Jack. I will never forget his constant aphorisms
about doing your best, studying hard, being
a good friend and, more importantly, a good
person. Two of the greatest gifts he gave to
me came not through direct advice, but were
imparted to me when I meditated on his life
after he had passed away. What I found was
ultimately one of the greatest lessons he has ever
given me.
First, through his failures as a father, I am con
vinced he, in some way, molded my father into
the man he is. Jack inadvertently gave my dad a
clear outline of how not to be a father. Building on his father's mistakes, my dad became a
wonderful parent. My parents created a family that was free of violence and filled with love,
kindness, and encouragement. I am endlessly
grateful for the childhood they provided my
siblings and me. Second, Jack's life is a clear
demonstration that it is never too late. The
human spirit is capable of great elasticity-it
bends, but rarely does it break. Not only are
we incredibly resilient, but we have the power,
sometimes through sheer force of will, to rise up
and remake ourselves into the person we want
to be.
Jack demonstrated that the point of no return
does not exist. At the lowest place in his life,
he made the decision to change himself, and
through grit and determination, he became a
new man. I am confident it was not easy. But
I am sure he would be happy to know that he
is remembered as a kind and gentle soul, who
gave wonderful advice and encouragement, and
accepted everyone. We miss him terribly.
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OFF MY LAWN! Jaimie O'Neill [email protected]
The Perfect Human Being Over the course of my life, I served on several screening committees charged with sorting out the people to be hired for various jobs. Among the standard questions put to those interviewed was the one in which interviewees were asked to enumerate their strengths and weaknesses. There was no right answer for that question, but there were surely wrong answers -responses that might send up a red flag about the character of the person being considered. Through hundreds of interview sessions, I never heard
when we invaded Iraq in a war that was totally unnecessary, that added something like a trillion dollars to the nation's indebtedness, and that cost some four thousand young Americans their lives and blighted the lives of tens of thousands of others who
sustained life-changing injuries. This is theman who still seems to believe that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, justifying mili -tary action that killed hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians and strengthened Iranian power in the region.
a job applicant say they couldn't think of a single personal weakness. And, if any of those
"Dick Cheney never
spends time wondering
This is also theman who evaded serving in the military when he was young, saying he had "other
if he has any faults." interviewees had answered with such a startling lack of humility and paucity of introspection, those of us doing the interviewing would have had the information we needed to eliminate them from further consideration.
But, in a recent interview conducted for a Showtime documentary on his life, former Vice President Dick Cheney was completely stumped when asked to name one of his faults. "I don't spend much time thinking about my faults;' he told the documentarian after a long pause failed to provide him with even a whisper of self-doubt.
This, we should remember, is the man who said we would be welcomed as liberators
priorities" even while cheerleading the policies and the politicians who were sending other young men and women of his generation to their deaths in Viet Nam.
Dick Cheney never spends time wondering if he has any faults. But, if you were serving on a hiring committee, would you hire anyone who exhibited such arrogance? Who in his or her right mind would want such a man as a colleague, let alone choose him to be just a heartbeat away from the most powerful job in the world?
But we hired this monster not once, but twice. Shame on him. Shame on us.
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Animating a corpse is a fairly simple
procedure; a few candles, a body, and the right words are all you
need. From a magical perspective, raising a ghoul is no different from controlling any other
object. It 's just energy manipulating matter. Ghouls are perfect for mindless labor, but little else. If you' re looking to bring back a loved one or for some reason need more than a meat puppet, a resurrection is what you 're after. Resurrections are tricky. While raising a corpse is disgusting, it doesn't break nature 's laws. I suppose resurrection doesn't either, but it sure as hell exploits the loopholes.
To resurrect someone you' ll need to do more than light some dollar-store candles and recite a mantra over their remains. The body will need to be fresh, so your first order of business will be rebuilding their mortal husk. Once that 's done, you need a bridge between our world and that of the dead for their soul to travel on. Killing someone is the easiest way to do this. That bridge will last just long enough for the deceased's soul to cross over - about fifteen seconds, which is barely enough time to contact a soul and pull it back to earth. The barrier separating the worlds is thinnest during October; performing the sacrifice then can expand the window by a whole minute.
Rebuilding a human body and dragging a soul across worlds requires considerable energy. A lack of energy is what causes most spells to fail. That shouldn' t be a problem, though. You 're already murdering someone, so you might as well double dip and perform blood magic. I couldn't explain to you why, but virgin blood provides more bang for the buck. If virgin sacrifice wasn' t cliche enough, you ' ll want to perform the spell beneath a full moon at the stroke of midnight. A full moon at its apex is a powerful catalyst.
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The final element to performing this ritual is an iron will. If for even a second you lose focus, the spell will fail. And it 's not a simple matter of finding another virgin and trying again next year. When the bridge breaks, both souls will be lost between worlds. That means you can' t feel a shred of remorse for your victim. If you can
do that, your resurrection will succeed, but you'll have lost your humanity in the process. You' ll be a monster, void of empathy. It 's my job to hunt monsters.
My phone buzzes, shining through my worn blue jeans. 11 : 15, time to get to work. I kill the alarm and take a deep drag from my cigarette before tossing it into a stale cup of
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coffee. The butt sizzles for a second and then floats beside a few more just like it. I give myself a quick pat down; gun, smokes, lighter, knife, medallion, phone, keys. I toss my phone into the glove compartment before exiting my car. Last time I worked a case like this my damn phone got fried. Unfortunately, the insurance policy didn't cover witchcraft.
A big silver moon lights the cool night, appropriately referred to as a hunter 's moon this month. October is when the crazies come out to play. Tonight 's hunt will be no exception. My mark has been on the run for a decade, but all the intel says that she ' ll be here tonight. I've never taken down a witch before so I'm a little nervous, and excited. Hunters don't normally handle magic users. Normally that 's a Templar job.
Massive trees cast their shadows over the road. I almost stumble on a large root that 's grown up through the gravel. After fifty paces I reach a mushroom-infested log. I scouted the area a few nights ago, so I know that beyond this log the road is visible from the cemetery. I step over the decomposing log, leaving the road for a grove of gnarled black oaks. The grove has one particularly large tree that was once used to hang convicts. The oak's sturdy limbs and proximity to the graveyard made it a prime choice.
The grove conceals me all the way to a rusty chain-link fence covered with yellow "no trespassing" signs. A large bush has grown into this section of the fence. This seemed like the best
way in, so I pre-cut the fence where the bush would cover it. Despite how carefully I peel back the fence my arm catches as I'm passing through, causing the fence to jingle, and leaving a three-inch scratch just below my wrist. Damn it, five minutes into this hunt and I'm already bleeding. I draw my 1911 and crouch behind the nearest grave marker, a stone angel.
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Let's Hope For Corsets Three Victorian women traveling through space and time, learning about the universe, themselves, and each other. This is my recurring sci-fi wet dream, but more importantly it's the premise of On The Verge - the new piece of theatre from CSUC.
"It's clearly about women and their particular travel through time," director Joel Rogers says. "It's about humans as they move and develop through history and into the future."
Apparently, the most challenging aspect of this piece was getting the female cast into the language of the play. "The language and rhythm of the Victorian lady traveler is quite different from our speech. It's fun to watch the construct of their language deteriorate as they move from time to time, growing more nostalgic for the future." What? Well... I definitely heard "lady," "Victorian," and "future." Let's hope for corsets, hoop dresses, and a steampunk-themed after-party. Find out for yourself April 2-7 at the Wismer Theatre. You can get tickets at the University Box Office.
Meanwhile, the Senator continues to exhibit symptoms of undiscovered awesomeness, with the huge light show/dance party on March 27th. I know it's a Wednesday, but this is a show of Coachella caliber.
Opening the show is VibeSquaD: hot, heavy, and awesome; a beautiful slice of bass music that usually only plays NorCal shows in SF.
This DJ is light on the dubstep, heavy on the trap. It's gonna be a lot like what you get in BassMint, and in the extremely bassy room that is Senator this is a very good thing.
The headliner is Lotus, which is made up of five clean-cut white guys who jam really hard. Zero lyrics, maximum groove that never stops. There's also a lot of synthy bleep-bloops and some samples. From what
I can tell, the Lotus experience is really about the visuals; you have to see their epic light show to fully enjoy the music.
I decided to hit up their bassist, Jesse Miller, to see what he had to say. "If this new album were a dream of mine, it would all exist inside an epic eight-bit video game adventure, and the colors would seem abnormally bright in a way that let me know it was all adream ... and I'd be riding a dinosaur'.' When I asked him
what he knew about Chico, he said, "That's where the Sierra Nevada Torpedo cans come from'.' I asked him which Pokemon his band would be, but he didn't know what a Pokemon was.
Don't be shy, Chicoans! The more local news, the better. This biweekly arts primer is your chance to share what you're working on. Theatre, performance art, receptions, concerts, strange masquerades ... email me: [email protected]
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Star Thistle Wall, Stolas, and Monk Warrior March 20th @ La Salle's
My Wednesday nights are seldom filled with as much ear-bashing, hair envy, or striptease keyboard playing as I experienced at La Salle's last week. Monk Warrior, Stolas, and Star Thistle Wall came prepared with a slew of sounds and sights for the small, yet supportive turnout.
Redding's instrumental trio, Monk Warrior, lead off with an impressive set chock-full of Jeff Cole's psychedelic guitar effects and the outstanding rhythm section comprised of Dorian Jaimes (bass) and Nathan Sletner (drums). Sletner is a relatively new addition to the band who Cole dubbed "an inspiration:' He certainly added an enthusiastic element from the back of the stage.
The three members were all technically proficient, which made for a magnificently listenable set. The dance floor was about half-full and consisted of a few head-bobbers as well as a couple of guys who were just stoked to have some live jams to dance to. My only wish was that the volume had been just a touch lower to allow for more emphasis of each individual instrument, especially since these guys are all pretty awesome in their respective roles.
After a brief set change, Stolas, who are touring out of Las Vegas, took the stage to give everyone a little taste of the songs from their debut album, Living Creatures. The little taste definitely packed a punch. Lead by guitarist/vocalist, Jason Weiche, Stolas' live energy was relentless. Channeling the stage presence of At The Drive-In, Weiche and lead guitarist, Sergio Medina, thrashed about as the band delivered an onslaught of progressive tunes.
Their set began with a couple of songs that displayed some of their post-hardcore influence, emphasizing volume, speed, and ... more volume. Then they mellowed out a bit, laying down a blend of mid-tempo melodies to give our ears a rest from their more ass-kicking, headbanging pieces. They closed with a tribute to Rage Against The Machine's "Killing in the Name;' and I was left wondering what kind of shampoo Medina uses.
Headlining the event was Chico's own Star Thistle Wall - a four-piece experimental/ indie band gearing up for the release of their first album, I'll Never Call This House a Home. Keyboardist, Matt Blackmore, had promised via Facebook to play in just his underwear if ten of his coworkers showed up. Only nine made it, but Blackmore decided to round up. Thomas Fogg passionately delivered his distinctive grunge-folk vocals backed by Joey Wright on bass and Kevin Berg on drums, all while half-naked Blackmore banged the keys with finesse. The guys strung together a few of their groovy, foot-stomp offerings for the largest crowd of the night.
Fuzzy-eared and wide-eyed, I departed from La Salle's thinking how awesome and supportive the local music scene is, allowing bands like Monk Warrior, Stolas, and Star Thistle Wall to showcase exactly how a little boundary-pushing, creative influence, and soulful energy can go a long way to create such unique and inspiring sounds.
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ARIES Move forward with dignity and
strength. Your vision gets dearer day by day. You feel motivated and
strong. Things are flowing with a
sense of grace. You become more
attractive by the day. Wednesday's
full moon is good for rom
ance, partnerships, engagements, and marriage. Face your fears
and acknowledge your desires.
Saturday night through Sunday
is good for trying new things. Be
conscious of many new opportuni
ties that are presenting themselves
to you.
TAURUS Pay attention to the bedroom and
how you sleep. This is the dream
time for you. This is also a time where it is easier to be unconscious
than usual. People might do things
in secret to trap you. Enter into a
state of meditation and prayer.
Pray blessings on your enemies.
Learn to practice forgiveness, as it is a gift to yourself as well as to
your transgressors. The full moon
will address personal health issues.
Do things for yourself to help you
stay calm and relaxed.
GEMINI Gift-giving can be a part of your mission of random acts of kind
ness. Kindness is more powerful
than insults or violence. Love goes
beyond fear and gives us the cour
age to live a new day. You have
many powerful friends around
you. The full moon illuminates the matters of the heart. You learn to
have fun in spite of public pres
sure. Whenever you give freely
you end up receiving more than
when you pursue selfish goals. The
full moon ignites your creative life.
CANCER Being in power is a mixed bless
ing. It's the cook in the kitchen
that faces the most heat. We are all learning as we are doing.
Effectively share the knowledge
that is useful to others. This week's
full moon is felt strongly. You can't
deny your roots. Family history,
heritage, and issues involving parents begin to dominate. Otherwise you're making yourself seen in
public more often. Being respon
sible requires admitting what you
did wrong, and sharing the glory
with others when things go right.
LEO Good fortune is with you, plain
and simple. The ninth house of your horoscope is activated This could mean news from abroad,
going back to school (especially
grad school), or a specialized
program in mechanics or mas
sage. This is a good time to win a raffle or to embark on a long
distance journey. Demonstrate a
higher philosophy for living. Try
lots of new things. The full moon
activates your house of communi
cation and the local environment. Expect sudden busyness.
VIRGO To be a good loser is more impor
tant than being able to gloat over
a victory. To be able to empathize with ones that have experienced
loss is an important tool in com
forting others. You may need to
deal with other people's percep
tions of perfection. The full moon
hits you in your pocketbook, your mouth, your throat, and your
values. Pheromones of spring are
released in a potent way, ensuring
a state of extra horniness. Letting
go of desire leaves you open to
more options.
LIBRA The balance has been restored
between day and night and now the light is taking over. You are a
beautiful part of a beautiful world
If you want a certain kind of love, you'll need to take some risks to
get there. The full moon in Libra
on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning brings you goals and
ambitions, as well as a self preserv
ing consciousness. This is your
time to see everyone as a reflec
tion of you. Venus in your seventh
house also makes others find you more attractive.
SCORPIO It's time to hit the gym, stop eating
junk food, and to adopt a healthier
lifestyle for the spring. Be a team player and do what you can to
work better with others. Seek a
consensus when facing a challenge
that affects your group. Tuesday
afternoon through Thursday will be the easiest times for you to get things done and are your best days
for travel. Causes that are based
on kindness and charity are worth
getting involved with this week.
SAGITTARIUS Pace yourself as you are in a
sixth house transit and there is much that currently needs to be
worked on. The moon will be in
Scorpio Thursday night through
most of Saturday. Be ready for a
more intense version of people's
personal agendas. Stay calm. Remember that love is the one ser
vice you are able to deliver with the
most grace. Continue to work on
manifesting your dreams. You can
be a thoughtful team player that
takes into account other people's needs.
CAPRICORN Personal and family needs take
center stage for you. Fortunately
for you, as good of a friend that you've been will help you find like
minds and other people to share
the journey with. You're trying to
understand your family and build
your own tribe at the same time.
The full moon in your tenth house will demand some of your on-the
spot wisdom. The pull between
performing and withdrawing will be difficult. Trust good research
and shared information.
AQUARIUS Learning and knowing are two different things. Knowing is static for an occasion or a moment, while
learning is an ongoing process.
You need to constantly refresh
your sources of information and
your ability to absorb new truths.
People are still depending on you to be in the know. Visits from
old friends and siblings are more
likely to happen. The full moon
inspires travel, sage-like wisdom,
and embracing exotic cultures and
unusual people.
PISCES You'll need to put on a new face
for yourself this week. Begin the
week with a knowledge that all of our relationships are not within
our control. We simply need to
accept people and situations for
what they are. Your relationship
to family is expanded as you make
an effort to be more open-hearted The full moon rules birth, sex,
death, and other people's property.
Walk lightly and leave without a
trace. Ask for help when you need
it. Your financial outlook is good
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