Hanover Lifestyle Nov/Dec 2018

Hanover November / December 2018

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CONTENTS 10 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018

Things To Do 8 Calendar of Events

Health

10 Bon Secours Partners With Local Alzheimer’s Association 11 The Pediatric Dentist: Does Your Child Have One?

All Over Hanover

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12 Ana Inés King: Preserving and Sharing Latin American Culture

Flavor 16 Tastebudz 18 Dining + Entertainment

Travel 20 Toeing the Line in Bristol, VA

Home 24 Enjoying Your Backyard This Winter

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After ten years of maintaining a diverse trial practice, Brian observed that his abilities in the courtroom could be translated to the family law arena and decided to make a career shift that led him to a concentration in family law. But in his heart he is, and always will be, a trial lawyer.

Brian has amassed a wide variety of accolades from legal publications, is a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education programs, and is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He concentrates his practice in high-asset and complex family law cases but believes there is no such thing as a “small” case.

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I want to take a moment to welcome a new addition to the Hanover Lifestyle (and the Richmond Navigator) family, Kari Smith. Now, I’m sure most of you recognize the name. Kari, a native of Mechanicsville, is a most talented young woman. She has been a professional entertainer since 2004, when she left a career in the world of finance to pursue her passion for music. In 2006, Kari made a major move to Nashville to further her career. About two years ago, having made her mark on the music scene there and throughout much of the southeast, Kari returned to Hanover County.

While she continues to pursue her passions, not only as a singer, but also by offering private music lessons (voice, piano, guitar and ukulele), Kari has decided to take some time to concentrate more on her writing, certainly as a songwriter, but also writing in general. In that regard, we welcome Kari as our very own staff writer. We are most excited to have her on the staff as she focuses on the people, the places, the events and all the excitement that Hanover County has to offer.

That means that you can now go out to dinner and have the opportunity to hear a real staff writer make music. Kari has a marvelous voice.

She performs most Thursdays at the Wine Loft in West Broad Village. You can also arrange to have your very own staff writer perform at your wedding or any private event. Contact Kari and keep up with her schedule at KariSmithMusic.com or on her Facebook page. You can listen to some of her music at ReverbNation.com/KariSmithMusic.

For her premier article, Kari did a sit-down with a most amazing Hanover County resident, Ana Inés King. Meet this marvelously talented lady in our cover story.

Plus, in this issue our “Small Town Virginia” feature takes a unique twist with what you could call “Small Town Virginia/Tennessee.” And if you’re the type who likes to spend time in the outdoor spaces around your home year round, you’ll no doubt find some helpful tips in our piece, “Enjoying Your Backyard This Winter.”

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ABOUT OUR COVER

“Preserving authentic culture is the most important thing for me,” says Hanover resident Ana Inés King, founder and artistic director of the Latin Ballet of Virginia.

Photographer Davey King captured the beautiful and colorful image of Mrs. King that graces our cover. Our staff writer Kari Smith shares the story of this talented lady in our feature: “Preserving and Sharing Latin American Culture.”

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Events Calendar

by West End’s Best staff

NOVEMBER 16 – JANUARY 6

Sister Act

Based on the 1992 hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, this musical follows the fallen showgirl, Deloris Van Cartier, as she unexpectedly finds sisterhood and redemption when forced to take refuge in a convent.

See website for show times / $36+ / Virginia Repertory Theater, 114 W. Broad St. / va-rep.org

NOVEMBER 28

Mannheim Steamroller

NOVEMBER 23

Mannheim Steamroller is a new-age music group known primarily for its Fresh Aire series of albums, which blend classical music with elements of new age and rock.

Diamond Heist The group has a blast doing this Neil Diamond Tribute Show.

7:30 p.m. / $54 - $67 / Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. / AltriaTheater.com

Doors open 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $12 (advance), $15 (door) / Tin Pan, 8982 Quiocassin Road / TinPanRVA.com

NOVEMBER 17

Shockoe on the Half Shell Meet in The Bottom to celebrate one of Virginia’s most iconic foods. Some of the area’s most popular restaurants and oyster shuckers will serve up every kind of oyster — smoked, grilled, roasted, fried, and on the half shell.

NOVEMBER 16 – 18

Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. / $1 suggested entry donation / 17th and Franklin Streets / Enrichmmond.org

Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories.

NOVEMBER 24

Beatlegacy – The Ultimate Experience These talented musicians celebrate the music with a stunning visual and audio re-creation of all eras of Beatles music; from the pre-fame days to Beatlemania, the psychedelic years, Abbey Road and beyond.

Doors open 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $30 (advance), $35 (door) / Tin Pan, 8982 Quiocassin Road / TinPanRVA.com

NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 2

See website for show times / $15 - $85 / Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St., 804-780-4970 / RichmondColiseum.net

The Bizarre Bazaar

Since 1975, the Bizarre Bazaar has been providing customers with a unique and exciting marketplace.

See website for hours / $9 (Children 2-12 - $1.50) / Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. / TheBizarreBazaar.com

DECEMBER 2

The Celebration Market NOVEMBER 16 – 18

Don Giovanni Presented by the Virginia Opera Company, Don Giovanni is considered one of the top 10 operas in the world and blends comedy, melodrama and supernatural elements into Mozart’s popular opera.

8 p.m. (12/16), 2:30 p.m. (12/18) / $16.53 - $120 / Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St. / DominionEnergyCenter.com/Events

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Carlene Carter The daughter of June Carter Cash and country star Carl Smith — and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash — Carlene Carter is the physical embodiment of the Carter Family in the 21st century.

Doors open 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $42.50 (advance), $47.50 (door) / Tin Pan, 8982 Quiocassin Road / TinPanRVA.com

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Kick off the holiday season at Independence Golf Club! A fun, festive shopping event showcasing the best of local businesses.

Complimentary admission, door prizes, lots of free parking, food and drink available for purchase from Tavern 19. Family friendly.

Women’s boutique clothing, jewelry, accessories, skincare, makeup, photography, female health services, art, gifts, and so much more. Join us for this one of a kind event!

1-4 p.m. / Independence Golf Club 600 Founder’s Bridge Boulevard, Midlothian / facebook.com/ TheCelebrationMarket

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Beers and Banjos With the Slack Family Band The Slack Family began life more than ten years ago performing in the streets and back alleys of Richmond to enthusiastic, mesmerized bar hopping listeners. Eventually a wise and philanthropic bar owner invited them inside to reclaim his roving clientele, bestowed upon them the moniker “Slack Family” and hence a destiny was fulfilled.

DECEMBER 14 – 23

Richmond Ballet – The Nutcracker A beloved Richmond tradition.

See website for times / From $25 / Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St. / DominionEnergyCenter.com/ Events

DECEMBER 29

Harlem Globetrotters More than just basketball — it’s the ultimate in family entertainment.

6 p.m. / Free / The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., 804-353-4901 / TheCamel.org

1 p.m. & 6 p.m. / $16 - $115 / Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St., 804-780-4970 / RichmondColiseum.net

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The Wizard of Oz You know the story — Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home — and it’s still entertaining new generations of audiences.

Named a “Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine, Kirchen celebrates a musical tradition that embraces rock ‘n’ roll, blues and bluegrass, Texas western swing and California honkytonk.

Doors open 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. / $27.50 (advance), $32.50 (door) / Tin Pan, 8982 Quiocassin Road / TinPanRVA.com

See website for times / From $43.50 / Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. / AltriaTheater.com

JANUARY 5

Richmond Performing Arts Alliance Presents Legends on Grace: “Forever Ella” Celebrating “The First Lady of Song,” Desirée Roots brings Ella Fitzgerald’s songs to life.

7 p.m. / $35 - $50 / Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 600 E. Grace St. / DominionEnergyCenter.com/Events

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Friday December 7th LIGHTING OF THE TREES (6:00 pm) ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE (7:00 pm) Saturday December 8th 11:00 am CHRISTMAS CHILDREN & PET PARADE with photos with Santa to follow at Women’s Club Friday December 14th 11:00 am FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Beautifully decorated Historic Lansdowne Plantation Saturday December 15th CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) and CHARMING BOUTIQUES - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSES (extended hours shopping in town) 1 Saturday December 15th PUPPET SHOW 10:00 am CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SHOP 11:00 am (Free at Urbanna Baptist Church) Friday and Saturday 12/21 & 12/22 POLAR EXPRESS Extended shopping hours with free gift wrap and goodies at participating Boutiques FOR EVENT INFORMATION AND TICKET SALES URBANNA.COM OR SOUTHSIDE SENTINEL.COM ALSO, AVAILABLE THESE LOCAL MERCHANTS CYNDY’S BYNN, LOWE TIDE, FIN AND PEARL BRISTOW’S STORE WILL ALSO HAVE TICKETS FOR SALE.

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HEALTH

Bon Secours Launches Partnership with Local Alzheimer’s Association

by Sara Hunt

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t’s not unusual to joke about having a “senior moment” when you can’t remember someone’s name or where you put the car keys. But for the 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, memory loss is no laughing matter. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that impacts the functions of memory, speech and thought.

Here are some recent statistics from the national Alzheimer’s Association: • Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. • Between 2000 and 2015, deaths from Alzheimer’s have increased 123 percent.

• One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

• Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops the disease.

• By 2050, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is projected to rise to nearly 14 million.

When a patient is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, family members are suddenly faced with many decisions in order to ensure that their loved one has the best possible quality of life.

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The Bon Secours Neurology Clinic is dedicated to providing every Alzheimer’s patient with the personalized treatment and care that they deserve. To help achieve that mission, an exciting initiative has launched that will better support families who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

Starting this fall, the Bon Secours Neurology Clinic will be partnering with the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association to provide dementia counseling at the clinic’s location at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital for those with dementia and their families or caregivers.

A social worker from the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association will be onsite in the Neurology Clinic at St. Mary’s to help with education about the disease and locating community resources that the family members can access on behalf of their loved one.

“Initially, this social worker will be at the St. Mary’s location one day per week, but we plan to expand the service if it is well received,” said Cheryl Wood, a nurse practitioner in the neurology clinic. “Since the number of older adults is rising each year, the demand for this service will increase in the future.”

She added that Bon Secours physicians,

November / December 2018

Cheryl Wood, nurse practitioner in the Bon Secours Neurology Clinic.

psychologists and nurse practitioners will continue to evaluate the cause of memory complaints and help make a dementia diagnosis when appropriate.

“We have found that Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and their families need an enhanced layer of support and consultation along the journey after receiving this difficult diagnosis,” concluded Wood. “Our new partnership with the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association will help families better navigate the pathways to explore available resources in the community.”

For more information about the Bon Secours Neurology Clinic, contact 804-8938656 or visit bonsecours.com/Richmond.

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ALL OVER HANOVER

Ana Inés King Preserving & Sharing Latin American Culture

by Kari Smith

t’s a long way from her native Bucaramanga, Colombia — more than 2,000 miles, in fact — but Ana Inés King seems’ to be the kind of free spirit who is comfortable anywhere she goes. I met her at her beautiful Victorian home nestled in the trees of Western Hanover, and within minutes we were laughing and crying together like old friends. Over coffee, Ana shared her life story and some of the experiences that are most dear to her, including her work as the founder and artistic director of the highly-acclaimed Latin Ballet of Virginia.

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and to study Latin productions put on by some of the world’s best choreographers. Billy, her husband of 27 years, is also a lover of travel and Latin culture, and a hands-on supporter of Latin Ballet of Virginia and each one of their productions.

After moving to the U.S., Ana became a faculty member at the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Dance and Choreography.

Then in 1997, she founded the Latin Ballet of Virginia, teaching dance classes, directing the Latin Ballet’s professional company and designing costumes and choreography for their productions. She has received numerous awards for her work at the Latin Ballet. To name a few, in 2017, Ana was a Richmond Times Dispatch Person of the Year honoree for her continued commitment to the artistic community of Richmond, as well as a recipient of Style Weekly’s Women in the Arts Award. In 2015, she received the Entrepreneur Bridge Builder Award, presented by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for commitment to education and culture, and the YWCA Outstanding Woman of the Year Award for making the arts accessible to low income families, empowering youth and helping to keep Hispanic culture alive and vibrant throughout our community. In 2007 and 2008, Richmond’s Style Weekly named Ana as one of the “25 Most Influential Artists in Arts and Culture.” In Southern Living Magazine’s December 2007 issue, King was recognized as an “Ambassador of Dance and Culture” for her work with the Latin Ballet’s educational programs. In 2002, she receive the Hispanic Woman of the Year Award, presented by AT&T Broadband and CNN en Español for service to the community. She has also won numerous awards for her choreography, and her productions have been featured in a number of TV and award-winning films.

Ana’s community affiliations resonate with her dedication to cultural arts, preservation of history and education — The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as the Director of Arts and Cultural Entertainment; The Community Idea Station, as a member of their advisory board; The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, as the director of their resident dance company, Latin Ballet of Virginia; and The Richmond Center Stage, partnering with their educational programs. “I believe that the arts in education can save lives,” Ana tells me, “especially to minority and at-risk Photo: Kristen Weyer Baker

“Preserving authentic culture is the most important thing for me,” she tells me fervently. And they’re not just words. Ana lives out that statement, not only by preserving the history and culture of Latin America, but also by making that culture accessible to anyone who has a desire to learn. “Be proud of who you are and where you come from,” says Ana, demonstrating a vast and impressive knowledge when she speaks, frequently referencing historical figures whose colorful stories she is determined not to let fade. It’s obvious as she speaks that, despite her tiny stature, Ana’s heart and passion are truly larger than life.

Ana speaks fondly of her life growing up in South America. Her family was artistic — her Grandma, a poet; her mother, a dancer; and her father, a surgical oncologist. Her eyes positively sparkle as she speaks proudly of parents who served everyone in their communities no matter an individual’s ability to pay. She later walks me through her home, showing me works of art she’s received as payment for dance classes. “This painting was given to me by a student in exchange for lessons,” she says, showing me a gorgeous portrait of a ballerina over her fireplace. “I just want to make dance accessible to all people.” In fact, over the years, Ana’s philanthropic work includes the Make-A-Wish Foundation, offering dance lessons at reduced rates or scholarships, and volunteering to speak in schools about dance and culture. Her mother, also a dance teacher, taught her flamenco, jazz and modern dance from an early age, and she later attended the Instituto Departmental de Bellas Artes of Colombia, where she studied scenery and costume design and earned a BFA in dance and choreography. She founded and was the artistic director of Santander Jazz Ballet in Colombia for 10 years.

Moving to the United States in 1991 was culture shock for Ana, as it would be for anyone leaving family behind on another continent. But after falling in love with Richmond native William “Billy” King while he was traveling for business in Colombia, she moved to Virginia — which she describes as being “rich in history and pride” — to marry him. Ana still frequently visits her native Colombia, as well as Mexico, Spain and numerous South American countries. She plans to do this even into her retirement years, continuing to learn the newest flamenco techniques

“I believe that the arts in education can save lives, especially to minority and at-risk youth.”

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— Ana Inés King

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“Community is at the center of everything we do. Our community is an extension of our family and there is nothing more important than family. If I can make a difference to my shared community, I feel as though I have a reason for being.”

— Ana Inés King

Photo: Dave Parrish

youth.” She hopes to eventually write a bilingual book to document Latin Ballet’s productions. Her hope is that one day this book will be used to provide multicultural education both for traditional and home-schooled students.

Although Ana chatted easily with me both in Spanish and English, we laughed uproariously as she described one of her “Spanglish” moments, which are frequently experienced by people for whom English is their second language. In 2016, she received an invitation to be one of eight women whom the Library of Virginia’s Virginia Women in History program annually celebrates for their accomplishments in all walks of life.

She set the invitation aside, thinking that she was invited as a guest. She described through fits of laughter how she did not realize until she arrived at the event that she was actually an honoree, and the first Latina to receive this award! Her eyes filled with tears as she described middle and high school students reading essays written about her and her life work. “I was overwhelmed with how just living my life had such an impact on so many people,” she told me, still seemingly surprised at how many have been touched by her work.

If you’re wondering how you can be involved in the Latin Ballet of Virginia, rest assured that speaking Spanish is not a pre-requisite for supporting and being involved in this richly artistic community. In fact, Ana is inspired by and attracted by all cultures, and what we can learn from the traditions and histories of other people. Her students are a beautiful mixture of cultures, colors and socio-economic status, as diverse as the performances that she’s involved in. In 2019, she’ll direct the annual Día de los Muertos Festival, the yearly production of The Legend of the

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Poinsettia, Jan. 10, 11 and 13, and La Pasion de Poe, based on the life of Edgar Allen Poe, in March. (See latinballet.com/events for a full schedule of events.)

The Latin Ballet offers classes at Dominion Energy Center and The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen, including: Dance Therapy (for students with special needs), Classical, Latin and Spanish Ballet, Pointe Flamenco, Salsa, Hip Hop, Baton, Contemporary Jazz/Ballet and African-Cuban Dance. (See latinballet.com/classes for a full schedule of classes.)

As Ana regales me with a story of riding a horse with her daredevil granddaughter, it strikes me that even in her story-telling, she uses her body as her voice, demonstrating exactly what happened. And through fits of laughter, I realized that most grandmothers are not running nonprofit arts organizations, directing and dancing in professional dance productions, fighting to keep history alive and struggling to support professional dancers on a sometimes very limited budget. But Ana’s youthful face as the glow of one who truly lives her passion. Watching Ana in her recent production of “Victor” at VCU’s Grace Street Theater, she held her own with ease among a company of professional college-aged dancers. To Ana, dance is life. “Community is at the center of everything we do,’’ she said. “Our community is an extension of our family and there is nothing more important than family. If I can make a difference to my shared community, I feel as though I have a reason for being.” Ana truly has created a legacy full of “reasons for being.” Mrs. Ana Inés King is a force to be reckoned with, and she lives out her philosophy, “Vivir cada día como si fuera el último” (live each day as if it were the last) with contagious enthusiasm.

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tastebudz with Steve Cook

Since we have our very own staff writer here at Hanover Lifestyle now, Kari Smith, I figured it would only make sense to ask her to help out with TasteBudz. She lives in Hanover. She grew up in Hanover. She knows Hanover. So, let’s start with one of Kari’s recent finds.

cream than any ice cream parlor in the state of Virginia — that’s what makes it so good! Their desserts are also homemade — cookies, brownies, pies, and cobbler — if you can get it! Announcements on their Facebook page (Facebook.com/mtnroadmarket) ensure that the cobblers (and other weekly specials) fly off the shelf quickly.

So, the next time you roll down Route 33 toward Montpelier, keep your eyes open for the red tractor, which serves as the market’s signpost, and a telltale sign of what’s inside — good ol’ country people serving responsibly sourced local food in western Hanover County. And don’t be surprised if you see one of the neighbors’ chickens strolling through the parking lot.

Mountain Road Market is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and located at 16284 Mountain Road between Precision Plumbing and the Montpelier FasMart. Just look for the red tractor, and hurry in before the cobbler is all sold out. (KS) A MONTPELIER HIDDEN GEM: Whether you are headed to the lake for the weekend, enjoying a sunny day out on the Harley, or a resident of Montpelier, chances are that you will sail right past Mountain Road Market (16284 Mountain Road) on that long stretch of Route 33. But trust me — it is worth your while to turn around and go back. Opened in late June, this market boasts a variety of food options the town of Montpelier has been desperately needing — a fixed farmers’ market, an ice cream shop and bakery, and a spot for a quick sandwich or a full take-out dinner with varying weekly specials, such as ribs, chicken, and wings — all smoked on site.

In the market for local meats, poultry and produce? Mountain Road Market brings in pasture-raised pork, free-range poultry and eggs from Keenbell Farms in nearby Rockville. Harlow Ridge Farm, run by Chris Stem of Cross Bros. Grocery of Ashland, provides local beef from cows raised on pasture and non-GMO grains. For their fresh-made deli sandwiches, Boar’s Head of Petersburg is the source for their high-quality meats and cheeses, while the fresh-baked bread is from La Bella Vita Bakery in Ashland. Their fresh produce is provided by a number of local farms offering a colorful variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. In fact, nothing in the market is sourced from more than 100 miles away.

If you’re headed home on Route 33 and need a quick dinner to go, my personal favorite is the barbecue, which is charcoal-smoked on site, and made with a gluten-free sauce. And speaking of gluten-free options — they also offer other gluten-free sides, like their coleslaw, as well as gluten-free cookies and brownies.

On a nice day, you’ll see folks gathered around the outdoor seating space with a popular favorite — ice cream from Bev’s in Carytown. Rumor has it that Bev uses more cream in her small-batch homemade ice

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Look for more Tastebudz from Kari in future issues of this magazine as well as our TasteBudz Online at RichmondNavigator.com.

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRACKS: I ran into one of my favorite Taste Buds the other night out at The Iron Horse Restaurant in Ashland (100 S. Railroad Ave.). Rusty Stone isn’t just a taste bud, but he’s an amazing chef. We took some out-of-town friends there for dinner. Not only had they never been to the Iron Horse, they had never been in Ashland. They were blown away by both. The picturesque, stately old homes alongside the tracks were especially appealing. As for the Iron Horse, both the quality of the food as well as the Southern hospitality demonstrated by the staff made for a perfect evening. Did you know that the building that houses the restaurant was once the D. B. Cox department store, which, I have been told, was the anchor of downtown Ashland from 1867 to 1955. A visit to the Iron Horse really makes for a quaint, historic and tasty little getaway.

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But here’s the big news, especially if your daily affairs take you into Carytown or the Fan. Kreggers is on the move. The Eberles have just opened a new spot called Kreggers at Hand at 2614 W. Cary, just east of the Boulevard and Carytown. Lexi Johnson, who handles the marketing for both Kreggers, describes the new place as being very much like the existing restaurant “but with a Bohemian vibe.” The brick interiors at the Cary Street location create a warm, nostalgic feel. Craig hinted at the possibility of still more expansion in the future but, for now, he says, he and his wife are concentrating on the two existing restaurants.

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Enjoy an exciting menu of New Modern Southern cuisine in one of Ashland’s most historic settings. Iron Horse presents live music most weekends. An extensive roster of talented local and Richmond-area musicians perform original acoustic and electric material. And chances are that on most Wednesday evenings there’ll be something happening on the Iron Horse stage, perhaps a local musician, a poetry slam or an open mic night. On the first Thursday of every month the town of Ashland holds a strolling festival with Iron Horse getting in on the act and opening their stage to a variety of performers. There’s never a cover charge.

Check their social media outlets to keep up with their schedule.

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Classic and elevated American dishes are served with a Southern flair. The huge bar offers exceptional brews, wine and signature cocktails. Live music fills the air as local entertainers perform on most Thursdays beginning 7 p.m. and occasionally on other nights. Check ‘em out on Facebook for the current schedule of upcoming events.

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B

ristol is such an amazing “small town” that it takes two states to contain it.

First a disclaimer for those of you who like to get technical. Bristol, Virginia isn’t a town at all. It’s an independent city. However, with a population of less than 18,000, it qualifies as a small town in my book (or my magazine). As the twin city with Bristol, Tennessee, the entire region makes for an exciting vacation destination.

What is there to do in Bristol? Well, does the roar of the crowd and the tantalizing aroma of gasoline send a chill up your spine? Bristol Motor

Speedway stands imposingly on the Tennessee side of town.

If you’re a fan of country music (and who isn’t?), you will absolutely love the opportunity a visit to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum gives you to tunefully travel back in time.

Outdoor adventures? Indoor dining? Shopping? It’s all waiting for you in Bristol. Come along. I’ll show you some of the sites.

“It’s Bristol Baby” On August 28, 2004, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. having taken the checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway, climbed out of his car and declared,

“This has to be one of the biggest wins of my career.” When asked to explain, Junior simply stated, “It’s Bristol baby!” That line has become the speedway’s official slogan.

There truly is something special about BMS. With over 150,000 seats, you have to see the speedway, the fourth largest sports venue in America, especially from the infield looking up at the grandstands, to fully appreciate what a massive facility this is.

“We jokingly call ourselves a football stadium on steroids,” says Jerry Caldwell, executive vice president and general manager of the facility.

“That’s really what it is,” he adds. He could have added “literally” to that. Back in September 2016, the “Battle at Bristol” featured the Virginia Tech Hokies being shellacked (24-45) by the Volunteers from the University of Tennessee at the race track. The 156,990 fans in the crowd, shattered the previous college-football attendance record of 115,109, set in 2013 when the University of Michigan hosted Notre Dame. Although the artificial turf has been removed, the speedway infield still sports the outline of a football field on the concrete surface.

With the quarter-mile Bristol International Dragway just across the parking lot, it’s no wonder folks around here call this complex “Thunder Valley.” Even if you’re not in town for a race, you can take a tour of the place, which includes a few laps around the quarter-mile oval in a van. Tours, which originate from the Speedway World Gift Shop, are available daily except during major Speedway and Dragway events. And the price tag to take a behind-the-scenes look is quite reasonable - $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (55+) and $3 for children and military.

“Guitars, Cadillacs and Hillbilly Music” It was the summer of 1927. Babe Ruth was on his way to hitting a record-breaking 60 home runs for the New York Yankees. Down in Bristol, Ralph Peer of the Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA Victor) was making records of his own. Between July 25 and August 5 of that year, Peer conducted recording sessions using the new Western Electric electronic microphone during which 19 performers (or groups of performers) recorded 76 songs. Among those on hand were Jimmie Rodgers, now known as the “Father of Country Music,” and the “First Family of Country Music,” the Carter family, including Maybelle Carter. The famous “Bristol Sessions” launched the careers of those legendary performer and also helped to initiate the broad commercialization of country music. Much of the music that we listen

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to today, regardless of how far afield your tastes may take you, has been shaped by the music that was recorded in Bristol in 1927. Johnny Cash once called these sessions, “the single most important event in the history of country music.”

A visit to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will take you back to those events of more than 90 years ago. Permanent and special exhibits will have you not only humming the Carter Family’s “Single Girl, Married Girl,” but you can step into a recording booth and create your own rendition of that and other tunes from the Bristol Sessions.

Although they don’t often call it hillbilly music these days, there’s still plenty of traditional Southern music being played in venues around town. And the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion at the museum (September 20 – 22, 2019) brings an eclectic group of musicians together to showcase the far-reaching branches of the original music captured so many decades ago.

“You Put One Foot In…” Okay, it may be kind of hokey, but it’s also pretty cool to put one foot on the left side and one foot on the right of the yellow lines that run through the middle of Bristol’s State Street. Why? Because

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BRISTOL DIRECTORY Bristol Tourism Info: DiscoverBristol.org Attractions featured in article Birthplace of Country Music Museum: 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA; BirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org Bristol Motor Speedway: 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol, TN; BristolMotorSpeedway.com South Holston River Fly Shop: 608 Emmett Road, Bristol, TN; SouthHolstonRiverFlyShop.com Steele Creek Park: 4 Little Lane, Bristol, TN; BristolTN.org you’re standing in both Virginia and Tennessee at the same time. Just a word of caution, to avoid that rundown feeling make sure there’s no traffic when you try this. Regardless of which side of the street you’re on, you’ll discover a wide variety cool little businesses from art galleries and antique stores to ice cream and coffee shops.

The Great Outdoors Fly-fishing and kayaking are among the adventures to be enjoyed on the Holston River, which flows some 136 miles from Kingsport to Knoxville.

From fishing equipment, tackle, rods and reels to clothing specially made for the rivers, the South Holston River Fly Shop is an excellent source for virtually anything an angler would need. Although not operational during the winter, Adventure Mendota offers unguided kayak river trips from its base camp on Swinging Bridge Road on the North Fork of the Holston.

If you prefer your adventures dry, numerous city parks offer opportunities for hiking, biking and camping. Steele Creek Park offers 2,200+ acre with playgrounds, picnic areas, amphitheater, nature center, paddleboats, train ride, walking trails and a golf course. Inside the Steele Creek Nature Center you’ll find live animals and educational displays showcasing the natural world inside the park.

A Dining Destination There are a variety of excellent restaurants not only in Bristol, but in the entire Tennessee tri-cities area (Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City) One of my favorites is J. Frank’s (412 6th St. Bristol, TN). When he was 19, Jason Vanover put in an application to work at the Troutville Dining Room, a fine dining establishment in Bristol. He didn’t get the job. Fast forward nearly three decades and Vanover comes back, buys the building (a restored 1850s Victorian house), renames the restaurant J. Frank’s in honor of his grandfather and, viola! Today J. Frank’s is a big hit with locals and visitors, alike. Vanover, who is also the chef, is a friendly, personable sort of guy with a quick and pleasant smile. His skills in the kitchen have turned this spot into one of the city’s most popular eateries, known for its steaks and seafood. (See directory for more dining suggestions)

The Bottom Line When you stop and think about it, Bristol truly provide the amenities you’d expect to find in a city. But the nice thing is, no matter which side of the line you may be standing on, you’re going to feel that small-town welcome. The folks I met actually took the time to smile and say “hello” as they passed by on the sidewalk. It would be easy to settle down in Bristol. And I’ve only skimmed the surface. The accompanying directory will provide you with a few suggestions on dining, lodging and other attractions in the area.

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Other Area Attractions Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium: A 3,550-acre nature park and planetarium – 853 Bays Mountain Road, Kingsport, TN; BaysMountain.com Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site: Pliocene-epoch assemblage of fossils; plus family-friendly science museum – 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN; VisitHandsOn.org Wautaga Kayak: Guided whitewater rafting trips – 1409 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN; WautagaKayak.com

Dining: (distance from Bristol is shown in parentheses) Brumley’s Inn: Restaurant serving seasonal fare with a creative flair; located in an 1884 inn – 111 N. Main St., Greenville, TN; GeneralMorganInn.com (55 miles) J. Frank’s: See article above – 412 N. 6th St., Bristol, TN; Facebook.com/ JFranksRestaurant Phil’s Dream Pit: Classic BBQ dishes and sides in an old-school setting with homey accents – 534 Eastern Star Road, Kingsport, TN; PhilsDreamPit.com (25 miles) Southern Craft BBQ: Lofty, urban eatery serving smoked beef brisket, bourbon smoked salmon, burgers and cocktails – 601 Spring St., Johnson City, TN; SouthernCraftBBQ.com (25 miles)

Lodging (distance from Bristol is shown in parentheses) Bristol Hotel: After a massive renovation of a 1925 architectural landmark, this recently opened boutique hotel features a rooftop bar with sweeping views of the Appalachian Mountains, street-front dining with family style regional fare, and a historic arcade for unforgettable social gatherings and special events – 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA; BristolHotelVA.com Historic Eureka Inn: This historic inn sits in the heart of Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough. Offering beautiful accommodations and delicious breakfasts – 127 W. Main St., Jonesborough; EurekaJonesborough.com (27 miles) Meadow View Conference Resort & Convention Center: This beautiful facility offers spacious, modern rooms; golf course; indoor pool and more – 1901 Meadowview Pkwy., Kingsport, TN (27 miles)

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one are the long days of summer and being able to relax outside into the night. With the cold months beginning, we would all love to continue using our outdoor living spaces, comfortably, for leisurely evenings, early morning coffee and weekend gatherings.

This is possible by making a few small – or large – tweaks to the space.

Outdoor living spaces range from backyards, pavilions and patios to gazebos, decks, pergolas and screened-in porches. Just because the warm months seem to be a distant memory doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy good times outside through the fall and winter.

Here are some ideas on how to prolong the use of these beloved parts of your home.

tios, decks or screened-in porches you can extend their use. Heat sources should be located near seating areas to ensure you and guests are comfortable in the space. Heat source options include outdoor space heaters, an outdoor fireplace or a fire pit for the backyard. You could even go as far as installing heated floors on a patio or heated seats for guests to enjoy.

Indoor Comforts - Outdoors When entertaining in your outdoor space during the cold months, you want to be sure that you and your guests are as comfortable as possible.

Put out some blankets and throw pillows to make your seating area is warm and inviting. Your guests will feel more inclined to continue enjoying their time at your home if they can be warm and cozy. Adding curtains to screened-in porches can also be another indoor comfort that helps warm up the space. Dark colored curtains can help pull in the sunlight and warm the space, as well as act as a safeguard against cold air. An accent rug can also do wonders for making the space that much warmer.

Lighting is Key Turn up the Heat Enjoying your backyard or outdoor living space in the winter can sometimes be as simple as turning up the heat. If you add heated areas to pa-

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Weather-Resistant Furniture to the outdoor space’s ambiance. Accent lights can be lamps or lanterns, which also double as a source of heat. Other outdoor lighting options could include pendant lighting, track lighting, wall fixtures and of course, candles.

If you are going to continue to use furniture and outdoor seating during more inclement months, you must ensure that you have the right type of furniture ‌ and take the right precautions to protect it. Furniture materials that are the most resilient include certain types of wood, including pine and teak, synthetic wicker and metal. Protecting your furniture with covers, protectants and by taking pillows and cushions inside can help prolong the life of your furniture and decor. Also remember that anything water resistant is a good option for your winter weather outdoor furniture.

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Get Steamy Another option to help you enjoy your outdoor living space in the winter is to install a hot tub. What better way to seemingly prolong summer and to stay warm at the same time? When it begins to get cold, hot tubs can be especially enjoyable for a relaxing, warm evening in your backyard or an after-dinner soak with friends on your back deck or patio. Your hot tub should have a good cover to keep out any inclement weather. It may also be a good idea to invest in a towel warmer to keep beside the hot tub with warm towels for guests as they exit the warm water into the cold air.

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If you really want to invest even more in your outdoor space (so that you can get the best use out of it in the cooler months), it may be useful to make a few renovations. One idea is to com pletely enclose your patio or screened-in porch. You can install a glass wall around the perimeter of the space to provide a view of the outdoors without the chilly temperature.

Another idea could be to build a roof or cover over your outdoor space.

A patio cover would shield this space from snow or rain and give you the ability to enjoy being outdoors without getting wet. This renovation could also be useful in the warmer months to block any incoming sunlight and help keep you cool, if you add a ceiling fan.

Lastly, as the kitchen is the main gathering place in most homes, consider adding an outdoor kitchen on your patio or deck. The kitchen could be close to the other heated areas of your outdoor space to ensure that the cook is warm. You could include things like a grill, an outdoor refrigerator and a bar to make warm libations for your guests. The outdoor kitchen ensures that all of your guests enjoy the full spectrum of your outdoor space and the warmth you have successfully created.

HOME essential in any emergency. A Go Bag is a backpack or dufflebag that includes everything you may need in an evacuation emergency. Items may include a pair of sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, a lightweight rain jacket, flashlight, radio, batteries and even a cell phone. It may also include a first-aid kit with signal whistle, a dust mask, waterproof tape, matches and travel size toiletries.

When heeding the local authorities warning to evacuate, make sure you have your Go Bag ready to go. Its contents will keep you comfortable in the hours and days following a disaster.

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“A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them...” – Proverbs 22:3

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From coast to coast, nowhere on the map is immune to the threat of disasters. Wildfires and earthquakes inflict the Western United States, and droughts are common in the Midwest and Southwest. Tornadoes wreak havoc in the Central Plains, with about 500 tornadoes reported each year. The Atlantic and Gulf Coast states are fraught with devastating hurricanes. Blizzards pound the Northern states. Mountainous regions — from the Appalachians to the Rockies to the Pacific Coast — are laden with landslides.

Enough gloom and doom! It’s been said that disasters aren’t planned, but you can plan for disasters. There are several practical steps you can take to prepare for the unexpected, and the time to prepare is not during a disaster, but before.

According to a FEMA survey, about 60 percent of Americans do not have an emergency strategy implemented. So, what can you do now? First, start by researching the natural disasters that are common in your area. Floods and hurricanes require different precautionary measures than tornados and wild fires. Next,

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make your home as safe as possible. Twice a year, when you switch your clocks, check electrical outlets and cords for damage, test smoke alarms and change the batteries. In case of power loss, consider purchasing a generator.

Create a home escape plan and rehearse it with your family. Designate a safe meeting place for your family to gather if you are separated — a school, a library or a place of worship are good choices. Also, locate your nearest emergency shelter. You’ll want to know where to go in the event that your home is no longer safe.

Earthquakes usually occur without warning.

At the first sign of a tremor, get to an inside wall, between a heavy doorjamb or under a sturdy table. Be prepared for aftershocks. They can be just as scary as the initial tremor.

The National Weather service lists hurricane season from May 15th to Nov. 30, so stay tuned to local news to plan your best course of action.

Secure your property as time allows. Cover windows with plywood boards. Move outdoor furniture, planters, trashcans and other items to a garage. Then proceed to the lowest interior room in your house, ideally a closet or bathroom, away from windows.

No matter what the disaster, a “Go Bag” is

• Dust masks, waterproof tape and matches • Plastic sheet for shelter and rope • Travel size toiletries, towel and toilet tissue/baby wipes/hand sanitizers • Waterproof container with medications/ copy of prescriptions • Eyeglasses/contacts and solution • Emergency contact list and a local map • Credit card/cash in small bills/roll of quarters for vending machines (fanny pack*) • Extra set of car/house keys (fanny pack*) • Car phone chargers • Copies of important documents: driver’s license, medical directives, medical cards, birth certificates. These documents should be kept on your person in a waterproof bag in a fanny pack* in case of theft.

In a separate bag, it is recommended to keep several gallons of water and 3 days of nonperishable, ready-to-eat food per person.

(Don’t forget to bring food for pets along with their pet carriers, if possible). Most of the items listed above can be found at sporting goods stores, camping stores and pharmacies.

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