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Flag's choice events: Halloween Edition!
Oct. 29–Nov. 4
Published on 10/29/2009
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Prog-indie rockers Minus the Bear will play the Orpheum with the Antlers and the Twin Tigers Wednesday night. Photo (and main page photo) by Erin Tate.
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THU, OCT. 29
Just Remember to Sever the Brain
We Flagstaffians have many grand traditions—most involve heavy partying on some level—and one of the town’s newest fall institutions is the Zombie Prom at the Monte V. We know zombies are all the pop culture rage right now (it’s our belief that Flag Live actually started this international trend last year) and we’re sure that you all have some undead, flesh-eating-appropriate attire on standby somewhere. So put on some fake blood and drag your bum leg down to party with all the other Flag fiends. 9 p.m. 100 N. San Francisco. 774-2403
Minstrelism Lives!
The British Isles have a long and distinguished tradition of folk music that has spread around the world providing the seeds of modern Americana, country and bluegrass. Jim Malcolm is one of Scotland’s finest musical ambassadors having won multiple international awards, traveled the world and released multiple highly successful albums. See one of the best in an intimate show at the Zane Grey Ballroom at the Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux. 7:30 p.m. $22 in advance/$24 at the door. For tickets: kari@livingtraditionspresentations.com. 779-1919. www.jimmalcolm.com
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THU, OCT. 29–SAT, OCT. 31
What Knockers!
This year Theatrikos is taking a break from “Rocky Horror Picture Show” (hint: the Orpheum is playing “Rocky” on Friday) to perform the 1974 Mel Brooks classic “Young Frankenstein” with a shadow cast (live acting while the movie is screened behind them).
This is sure to get rowdy so remember to come dressed up like Frau Blücher (Reeeerrrrrr!), Igor (it’s pronounced “Eye-Gor”), Inspector Kemp, or Dr. Frankenstein (it’s pronounced “Frahnkensteen”). It’s at the Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse, 11 W. Cherry, Thursday at 8 p.m.; Friday at 8 and 11:30 p.m.; and Saturday at 8 p.m. $10 in advance/$12 at the door. 774-1662
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SAT, OCT. 31–SUN, NOV. 1
Getting Serious, Roman Style
It’s wartime for the Roman Empire. Lucretia, the wife of a general who is away, has been faithful to her husband, unlike the other-left behind trollops of Rome at the time. “The Rape of Lucretia” is Benjamin Britten’s epic examination of social ills and the long coming-to-terms process after tragedy strikes. The opera will be performed twice, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., at NAU’s Ashurst Hall on north campus. There will be a lecture 45 minutes prior to each performance. Tickets are $10 for students and faculty, $13.50 for senior and $15 for adults. 523-5661
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SAT, OCT. 31
You Best Rest Up …
Yeah, that’s right. Halloween is on a freakin’ Saturday, which of course is like winning the party lottery (if the odds were 1 in 7, that is). All of Flagstaff’s downtown and south side establishments—the Orpheum, Mia’s, Charly’s, the Greenroom, Flag Brew, the Monte V, Collins, San Felipes, Maloney’s, the Mad I, the Joint—so pick your favorite watering hole, dress up and just go. There is a 100 percent chance of a wild party and a booze-drenched night, if that’s what you’re into of course.
The Real Look of the West
As part of the 20th annual “Trappings of the American West” art and cultural exhibit, Cathy Smith, an Emmy-winning costume designer who worked on 1990’s “Dances With Wolves,” will lecture on the art of filmmaking. “The Demise of Tonto, or Hollywood Meets the Sioux Nation” will go from 1–3 p.m. and will address the importance of authenticity in film and the unpredictability of life on a movie set. At the Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Ft. Valley Road. 774-5213. www.musnaz.org
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SUN, NOV. 1
Grassroots Groundswell
The Táala Hooghan Infoshop has created a vibrant arts and music-oriented community in the two years of its existence. With regular free markets to live concerts and encouraging independent media and film projects among youth, the Infoshop has its hands full. So they’ve moved into a bigger space downtown south of the tracks and are having a party to celebrate, which will double as a benefit for Black Mesa Indigenous Support. There will be live music by Broadcast Live, Evan Greer, Radmilla Cody, Discotays and Shining Soul. Also show up for a capoeira demo and workshop as well as speakers and food. 11 S. Mikes Pike. Open house at 3 p.m. Show at 6 p.m. www.myspace.com/taalahooghan. infoshop@gmail.com
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MON, NOV. 2
The Earth Rumbles When They Arrive
The Elephant Engine High Dive Revival is a troupe of traveling rouge poets featuring modern slam masters Buddy Wakefield, Anis Mojgani, Shira Erlichman and Derrick Brown. They’ll be rolling through town to perform at the Mad Italian, 101 S. San Francisco, at 8 p.m. $10. 779-1820. www.myspace.com/2009elephant_revival_tour
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WED, NOV. 4
Aquatic Americana
San Francisco’s Or, the Whale are certainly making a name for themselves. The Americana-folk-rock seven-piece band has shared the stage with luminary bands like Fleet Foxes, the Devil Makes Three and Two Gallants, in addition to winning a 2008 Hollywood Music Award for Best Americana-Roots Artist. They’re on a fall tour and will hit up the Monte V, 100 N. San Francisco, Wednesday so don’t miss this band that’s sure to be the next big rustic, urban-country thing. 10 p.m. www.orthewhale.com. 774-2403.
Zoo Tunes
Modern prog rock band and darlings of the indie rock scene Minus the Bear have blown up in the last few years with multiple international tours and several appearances at the U.S.’s biggest festivals. The band is planning the release of their yet-to-be-titled fifth full-length album next year and will bring the animal farm to Flag Wednesday. Opening the show at the Orpheum Theater will be Brooklyn N.Y., band The Antlers as well as The Twin Tigers from Athens, Ga. Doors at 7 p.m./Show at 8 p.m. $17 in advance/$19 at the door. 15 W. Aspen. 556-1580. www.minusthebear.com. www.antlersmusic.com. www.myspace.com/thetwintigers
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Scottish folk music master Jim Malcolm will perform at the Zane Grey Ballroom at the Hotel Weatherford Thursday night. Photo courtesy of Jim Malcolm.
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Or, the Whale will play the Monte V Wednesday night. Photo courtesy of Or, the Whale.
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