Happenings The Lumberjack Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2000

'You light up my life../ Whatever. Another holiday, another tradition Page 2

Play takes a different angle at Christmas tradition

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. Film slips, falls and 'Breaks' all over the place

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AMY ELLIS/THE LUMBERJACK

1 ktL> America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Avr~, joins in the holiday season with a garden full of multi colored lights. Page 2 The Lumberjack Not. 29 - Dec. 5,2000 'Tis the season for Christmas lights Annual Little America display glows brightly

Emily Johnson The Lumberjack

With the hustle and bustle of finals, projects and shopping, the holidays sometime lose their true meaning. One way to rekindle the spirit of wonder and sharing is to take in the sights of beautiful Christmas light displays. In Flagstaff, the Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Avenue, puts on a gigantic display of 1 mil­ lion lights over 500 acres of property. According to Stacey Button, director of Sales at Little America Hotel, the decorating began about 15 years ago. The style at that time was just putting up lights around the exterior of the hotel. The current lighting of the lights was inspired by a visit by the general manager to Salt Lake City's Temple Square where lights were wrapped around trees and shrubs. See Light, page 7

PHOTOS BY ANY ELLIS/ m-.* ■ THE LUMBERJACK -'""V ’ * “Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland" f t Get into the holiday spirit * 4 at the Little America Hotel, 2 515 E. Buder Avenue, t I with the twinkle of more than one million lights. i k The light show is nightly in the cool holiday air until mid-January. The annual 8 * event has delighted Flagstaff residents and visi­ tors for the past 15 years. VK s/ * , * * ‘ *• - V —A V *« -v, • S 'v J tS r * • *'"V * t ' As well as the beautiful * .**r * >• *««>*• ' ^ Jt^ V - ^ i *’ * **"■ * ~ ■ • e lighting outside, the interi­ or of the hotel is lavishly ♦' , - • „ V. ' ■J... * ♦ •. ♦ •** . « ■ .<*, * : . * ... # n? ■ decorated with Christmas cheer. • '. x * - . •V ***** * . • Multiple Christmas trees, Santas and angels fill •r * almost every nook and cranny. Every night at dusk, the lights are turned on to illuminate the Hr' grounds of the hoteL ***■ Touring the grounds and the hotel is free and , « • « encouraged r.fwir a ... ri /><» T/l Nov. 29 - D«c. S. 2000______Th. Luabnj**' P a g e ? Classic tale toldin modem way Theatrikos will perform 'It's A Wonderful Life' as a live radio show replication

Jennifer Shank director said. "For audi­ their stage from building The Lumberjack ences who have never wall designs and rooms had the opportunity to to painting the floor. Theatrikos Theatre hear a radio show, they "There are no full­ Company brings Frank can literally close their time crew members here, Capra's classic, "It's A eyes and hear it as they so volunteers come in Wonderful Life" to the would have in the when time allows to stage this Christmas in a 1940s." work on recreating the whole new way. The difference is audi­ stage and props," Beller Adapted by James W. ences can see the kinds said. "It can take as long Rodgers and directed by of sound effects props as four weeks, some­ Jill Douglas, the play used when creating a times sooner and some­ replicates a 1940s radio radio show. times up until opening theater show. Dewey Douglas, one night depending on the Thirteen northern of NAU's technical direc­ complexity of the set." Arizona actors, the tors for theater, provided Along with offering a PHOTO COURTESY OF JONATHAN BELLER newly founded KKOS additional original mate­ clever and unique pres­ Radio Players, play the rial for the production, entation of this Member* of Theatnko* Theatre Company reheane for thier performance of‘h’« A Wonderful Life/ parts of actors, sound along with developed Christmas classic, the and the community have "It's A Wonderful which includes a recep­ effects technicians and and created the sound play honors the positive erased his dreams of Life" opens Friday and tion following the play. radio station team mem­ effect props, which message that one's hard adventure and escape. runs through Dec. 21. Tickets are available bers. include a wind machine work, and love for others He is visited on Tickets are $9 for at the Theatrikos Ticket "This kind of produc­ and a crash box that will be rewarded Christmas Eve by a Thursday evenings and Office, 11 W. Cherry Ave. tion offers an interesting replicates the sound of through the story of guardian angel who Saturday matinees, $12 Advance ticket pur­ and unique experience," glass being broken. George Bailey, a man shows him what life for Friday and Saturday chase is highly recom­ Jonathan Beller, Theatrikos also has from Bedford Falls would be like had he evening performances mended Call 774-1662 Theatrikos executive completely refurbished whose duties to family never been born. and $14 opening night. for more information. Woven basket display piece of Native history

Jennifer Shank tinues its legacy of sup­ chose for the exhibit The lum berjack porting basketweaving include a design they traditions with their had never seen before Woven baskets have exhibit, "Weaving that resembled water held a place in Native Culture: Baskets from waves. American history for the Museum of Northern In the 1930s, Museum 9,000 years on the Arizona Collections," founders Mary-Russel I Colorado Plateau. which opened Nov. 4. Ferrell and Harold S. These handmade cre­ Hopi weaver, Daisy Colton established mar­ ations hold many differ­ Mansfield, of the 2nd ketplaces for Native ent meanings and carry Mesa Shungopazi, who American artists and with them remnants of helped gather the bas­ studied the dyes and the air and earth that kets for the exhibit, said materials used in mak- surround them. they were looking for The Museum of ' JOSHUA fi. WEISBEftG/THE LUMBERJACK unique designs. See Exhibit, Northern Arizona con- Hopi coiled plaques (right) are exhibited at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Many baskets they page 6 Page 4 The Lumberjack Nov. 29 - Dec. 5,2000 Kick off your shoes and dance Cross-Cultural Dance Resources will sponsor a night of music and dancing

Emily Johnson CCDR's approach to research is a cross-cultural The Lumberjack 46 comparative study of dance. But, as Dr. K points out, dance doesn't develop in a vacuum, but is molded by After spending reading week cramming and final­ Dancing is a human activity; society, culture and other influences. ly opening textbooks that still have the shrink-wrap but the reason is different. Who The center is home to an eclectic collection of on them, it probably would be a good time to take a dances and why they dance books, manuscripts, costumes and art pieces donated break from the hold rums of studying. from around the world. Cross-Cultural Dance Resources (CCDR), a non­ varies. If dancing is a universal, "Anything somebody would call dance, we've got profit dance resource organization, is sponsoring an then it deserves serious study. it, or will try to find it for you," Dr. K said. evening of world music and dancing to benefit their Besides the 11,600 written materials available to organization. Dr. Joann Kealiinohomoku the public, there is an extensive collection of audio­ To kick off the show, various ethnic and regional Cross-Cultural visual items for use. Slides, videotapes and old reel- dance groups will perform. Dancing from around the to-reel filmstrips are housed at CCDR. world will include Native American Pow Wow group Dance Resources The remodeled private residence turned CCDR Bad Moon Rising, Turkish dance, salsa, Afro-Cuban headquarters is literally bursting at the seams with and more. local dancers and musicians and provide support for two famous dance ethnologists donating numerous Musical entertainment includes A fro-Brazilian, them." materials. Shred locks. Drunken Immortals and Kathleen A world-renowned scholar and former assistant The organization also helps support dance groups Williamson with Eric Balcer. NAU anthropology professor, Dr. Joann to host performances from dance groups around the The event will take place from 6 p.m until 1 a.m Kealiinohomoku, who also is known as "Dr. K ," b y world on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Alley, 55 E. Santa Fe Avenue. volunteers and students, heads CCDR. The purpose Recently, CCDR along with two other dance There is a suggested donation of $5 and all ages are of CCDR is to provide a working center on dance research centers was awarded a grant funded by welcome until 9 p.m. research. The organization opened in its current loca­ Dance Heritage Coalition. The grant will provide the "I want to promote CCDR, and open it up to the tion at 518 Agazzi Street in 1982. opportunity for a conservator to come and assess public, 1 think that the local dance and music com­ "Dancing is a human activity, but the reason is CCDR's archives and give direction in that effort. munity would benefit from this," Cherise Harvick, different. Who dances and why they dance all For more information call 774-8108 or visit an NAU anthropology major and festival organizer, varies," Dr. K said. "If dancing is a universal, then it www.ccdr.org. said. "We want to bring together a community of deserves serious study." Restaurant and Bar is no bust Andy Odell ner menu between 4 and day, soup or salad and and tortilla chips, cheese ($15.95 full rack, $11.95 The Lumberjack 6 pm <11.30-6:30 freshly baked bread. and guacamole. The half rack) all from the Sundays) where dinner The soups include Caesar Salad ($7.50) is mesquite grill. Buster's Restaurant t t prices are a few dollars french onion, a rich authentic, and comes Other seafood special­ and Bar, at 1800 S. Milton A £ less. brown broth with crou­ with grilled Cajun chick­ ties include Mesquite in the Green tree The fresh salmon tons covered with Swiss en. 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Buster's opens at able all day, except the be savored all by itself). themselves, such as the $11.95 at sunset), and the A suggestion is to go 11:30 a.m. seven days a prime rib, which is only It, and all other din­ Fajita Salad ($7.95) with Fillet Mignon ($17.50; week and the kitchen available after 5 p.m. ners, come with potato mesquite-grilled steak or 13.95 at sunset) or the closes at 10 p.m., with a They have a sunset din­ or rice, vegetable of the chicken on mixed greens Baby Back Pork Ribs See B ii, page 6 Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2000 The Lumberjack Page 5

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Snowmen, among others, enjoyed more than two feet of snow Nov. 20at Snowbowl Ski Resort. This frostbitten family of three smJes for thp camera. Film isn't that 'Unbreakable' Nate Yocum new film "Unbreakable" Dunn is your basic As the media get a ease, essentially spends The Lumberjack tackles these questions boringly-average hold of this unusual phe- the next hour or so of the with all the pretentious American guy, complete nomenum, Dunn starts movie trying to convince Is it possible there are zeal of a filmmaker still with dysfunctional fami­ to receive visits from a Dunn that he is invinci­ invincible- people walk­ overconfident from his ly and dead-end job. mysterious comic book ble and should become a ing among us? last hit, "The Sixth Everything seems nor­ collector Elijah Price, protector of the people. Are comic books an Sense." mal for Dunn until he played by Samuel L. Although this movie exaggerated hint toward This film starts off gets caught in a train Jackson ("Pulp Fiction"). has great acting and cin­ these people? ematography, the story's Out of five with security guard wreck, which kills every Price, who is obsessed Does this plot sound David Dunn, played by other passenger but with the possibility of horribly unappealing to Review Bruce Willis ("The Sixth leaves him without a super humans as a result See Movie, anyone else? Sense"). scratch. of his own disabling dis­ M. Night Shyamalan's page 6 r^r . r .. i^r *'- !*■ ■ - n >r j.,ta Pag* 6 The Lumberjack Nov. 29 - Dec. 5,2000 Bar has 66 bottled beers on the wall

Continued from served with fresh fruit, ing room for, especially cole slaw or potato the chocolate mousse. page 4 salad. This delicacy has the The full bar has eight consistency of whipped with the lunch menu beers on tap, including cream, but is made of even in Ihe evening, Bass, Guinness, Oak fine chocolate* with smaller portions Creek Nut Brown, If you are concerned and about half the price, Pyramid Brown, and about calories, perhaps which allows you to save Bud or Bud Light. They split this with your com­ room (and pocketbook) also feature 66 bottled panion. for dessert. beers from around the The decor and Vegetarian fare is a bit world. ambiance are good meager, but they have a The wine list has eight enough to please and grilled fresh vegetable Chardonnays from impress anyone, and the entree ($10.95) which California and Australia, service is attentive with­ includes tomatoes, red- running about $5 for a out the feeling of being peppers, zucchini and glass or $17-$45 for a watched. mushrooms marinated, bottle. The waitstaff will do mesquite grilled and The choices of red anything within their JOSHUA 6. WEISBERGfTHE LUMBERJACK served over penne pasta. wines include six power to please their Or, the salad and veg­ California and customers. Native American artists have created baskets as a traditional functional and artistic etarian soup would be a Australian Cabernets When your parents endevor for centuires. The Museum of Northern Arizona is seeking to understand the good combination. and four Merlots, as well are in town, or you want impact of current developments, such as subdivisions and golf course*, that potentially The Grilled Portabello as two California to make a good impres­ can hamper the development of basket-making fibers and plant*. Visitors to the exhib­ Mushroom Sandwich Sparkling wines. Happy sion on the special some­ it can learn about those issues and view many varieties of baskets. ($6.95) comes with pro- hour prices are in effect one in your life, Buster's volone, cilantro aioli, from 3:30 p.m. to close or is clearly the choice for lettuce, tomato and from noon on weekends. food, ambiance and serv- grilled red onion, and is Dessert is worth sav­ Exhibit conducts Movie lacks strong plot, hands-on research interesting characters; Continued Hualapai, Hopi, Navajo, Yavapai and from page 3 "Weaving prehistoric cultures. Culture: not another 'Sixth Sense' The spiritual and Baskets from ing baskets. emotional realm of Even though every single actor in the Museum Continued from page 5 The museum staff baskets is also this movie, including Robin Wright continues the hands- explained as well as of Northern development was too slow and unin­ Penn ("Forrest Gump") and Spencer on research by learn­ their daily uses in the Arizona teresting. Treat Clark ("Gladiator") did well, ing how golf courses, marketplace, farming, Collection" Practically half of the movie is spent they simply couldn't cover for bad subdivisions and pes­ and architecture. establishing Dunn's relationship with writing. ticides are ruining the The exhibit is open 3101 N. Fort his family, even though it isn't very If you were a huge fan of "The Sixth land where these through April 22, 2001, Valley Rd. important to the story. Sense/' then do yourself a favor and materials grow. and is included with 774-5211 By the time this movie does get wait for this film to come out on video Visitors will learn regular admission truly entertaining, it's already about rather than spending $7.50 on what issues like these and prices: $5 for adults, $5 Adults an hour and a-half done. ended up being about 20 minutes experience the beauty $4 for seniors, $3 for $4 Seniors Perhaps writer/director Shyamalan worth of entertainment. and diversity of hun­ students (18 and over was overconfident about putting this "Unbreakable" was rated "PG-13” $3 Students dreds of baskets from with a valid ID), and movie out after his blockbuster hit last for violence and language. $2 Children large to small in the 12 for children (ages 7 year. Who knows? Apache, Havasupai, -1 7 ). Nov. 29 -Dec. 5,2000 The Lumberjack ______Page 7

Button said. of the national Blue proceeds going to benefit Light display features The lights are dis­ Light Campaign, which the Northland Hospice. played from the front of honors officers who died The Little America the hotel and run to the in the line of duty, the Hotel is also home to back by the pool. hotel will have a blue many holiday parties, blue wreath to honor Besides the exterior lighted wreath above the and dinners. and ground lighting, the entry way to honor fallen The lights will be on hotel is decorated inside Flagstaff police officer, every evening at dusk Officer Jeff Moritz as well. Jeff Moritz. until mid-January "Visitors should really Moritz was killed Viewing o( the Continued from page 2 come inside, because the while on duty during a Christmas lights and interior decorations are routine traffic stop this decorations is free. At Little America, that es and other plant life October to start prepar­ quite extensive," Button past summer in Flagstaff. "It's a great way to style was adopted and draped and wrapped in ing the grounds for the said. Little America pastry kick off the holidays, and each individual branch is lights. event. New this year for the chefs also have made a bring the community wrapped with lights, A six-member ground "People can see it interior display are four gingerbread house that together," Button said along with shrubs, bush­ crew starts in early from the 1-40 exit," fiber-optic trees. As part will be raffled off with "It's a beautiful display."

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