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What You Can’t Miss in Asheville in 2019
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ultural experiences expand in every direction across a vibrant Blue Ridge Mountain city. Food-centric hotels, James Beard chef news, yoga hikes, adventures in Biltmore’s backyard, and new ways to explore Asheville’s art, music, and theater scenes – here are some reasons why you should travel to Asheville, North Carolina, in 2019.
New Places to Stay New Hotel Brings Life to Some of Asheville’s Oldest Buildings Asheville Foundry Hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, recently opened in the city’s historical African-American business district known as “The Block.” The Eagle Street buildings were also once home to the foundry that forged the steel for Biltmore Estate and many other iconic Asheville buildings. The preservation-focused, luxury boutique hotel offers upscale amenities, including the Tesla Model X house car, available to take guests on chauffeured brewery visits, drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and day-trips to Biltmore. Hood Huggers International offers special tours for hotel guests, highlighting food and entertainment central to The
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Block and local historic sites, including the YMI Cultural Center, opened in 1893 to provide social, cultural, and business opportunities for the African-American construction workers building Biltmore. With dishes like Braised Rabbit, Fried Catfish and Waffles, and Crispy Quail with Hot Water Cornbread, five-time James Beard semi-finalist Chef John Fleer’s newest venture, Benne on Eagle at the Foundry Hotel, will pay homage to its historic Eagle Street neighborhood and the often overlooked contributions of AfricanAmerican cooks to Appalachian and Southern food. Chef de Cuisine Ashleigh Shanti, 28-year-old chef and certified sommelier who has worked at some of the world’s best restaurants, is joined in the kitchen by children and grandchildren of The Block’s former business owners.
luxury property when Hotel Arras opens this spring. In addition to a completely new Art Deco façade for Asheville’s tallest building, the 128-room hotel will offer an extensive food focus with two restaurants by local chef Peter Pollay. Bargello will be a Mediterraneaninspired restaurant with hand-made pastas, oven-fired pizzas, and large-format meats meant to be shared like roasted rack of lamb and heritage pork shoulder. The second space, District 42, will be a more casual spot with outdoor seating, small bites, and hand-crafted cocktails.
Hotel Arras Brings Two Restaurants
Biltmore guests will experience a never-before-seen perspective of the house through “A Vanderbilt House Party: The
Asheville’s famed Art Deco skyline will get a new icon and four-star
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Cultural Opportunities Expand A Vanderbilt House Party, A Pottery Factory + New Downtown Museums, Theaters & Art Centers
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Gilded Age” costume exhibition February 9 through May 27. Oscar-winning costume designer, John Bright, has created reproductions of clothing worn by the Vanderbilts, their friends, family, and employees. A new audio-guided tour complements the exhibition with narration based on those who lived and worked in Biltmore House. continued on page 2A ...
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East Fork, the pottery studio founded near Asheville in 2009 by Alex Matisse (great-grandson of French painter Henri Matisse), has opened a new ceramics manufacturing facility in Biltmore Village that will increase their production capacity by 800% by 2020. The new facility bridges the gap between commerce and community engagement, where the public will be invited to interact with East Fork’s process, people, and culture through tours, community events, and classes.
Center opens late 2019, with educational experiences for guests rooted in music, art, community, and culture via a mini-theater and global immersion room using virtual reality, unique musical instruments, and a small stage for performances and interactive artist workstations. The Center for Craft, located in downtown Asheville, expands this year with The National Craft Innovation Hub, including new galleries, lecture space, classrooms, and a co-working space.
Outdoor & Sports News
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Asheville Art Museum re-opens this spring with a new, state-of-the-art building that features education facilities, an art library, a lecture and performance space, a new ArtPLAYce for families and children, and the addition of a rooftop sculpture terrace and cafe. The opening exhibition “Appalachia Now!” is a survey of contemporary art in Southern Appalachia, highlighting 50 emerging artists from the region. Diana Wortham Theatre has been transformed into The Wortham Center offering new experiences, including two new theaters for more intimate performances and a totally revamped entrance and courtyard. A museum illuminating the legend of iconoclastic Black Mountain College (1933-1957) has moved to the heart of downtown Asheville. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center re-opened along the greenery and Art Deco architecture of Pack Square Park. One of Asheville’s most beloved festivals gets a bricks and mortar location downtown when LEAF Global Arts
Largest Home via electric recumbent tricycle on the Outrider Tour, experience the thrill of a raptor flying to your hand with a new falconry offering, or fly fish from a kayak. Whitewater SUP: New for the 2019 season, Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours bring Asheville’s newest outdoor sports trend to visitors with Intro to Whitewater SUP classes, a two-day course (six hours total) that teaches skills like reading water, catching eddies, and river surfing. Also, new for 2019, Wai Mauna is set to offer half-day adventure trips to surrounding mountain communities like Lake Lure and Saluda. Yoga Hikes: Leading yoga, meditation, and hiking experiences in the mountains surrounding Asheville, Namaste in Nature offers public and private tours for folks wanting a deeper connection with the nature around them. All guided hikes include a waterfall or mountain summit view and meditation and yoga instruction for all skill levels.
New Family Fun
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Tennis Stars Return: The Fed Cup Tennis Tournament that brought Serena and Venus Williams to Asheville in 2018 returns in 2019 with a First Round tie competition between the USA and Australia. Fed Cup, the world’s largest annual international team competition in women’s sport, brings a best-of-five match series to Asheville February 9-10. New Outdoor Adventures at Biltmore: Ride the remote trails and roads of America’s
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Hands-on Electronica: Opening downtown, the Moogseum will celebrate the life of Bob Moog, inventor of the Moog Synthesizer that revolutionized almost every genre of music. The Moogseum opens April 1 with bays of synthesizers, Theremins, and effect pedals that allow people to explore the science behind electronic music, a Young Inventors Lab where children can create their own circuit board, exhibit space, and an archival center of rare documents and photos. New Album Unites Symphony + Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass: The Grammy Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers re-imagine their catalog with the Asheville Symphony and music scene giants. The new album, recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Studios, includes arrangements by Jonathan Sacks, who has worked on many Disney films, and orchestra conductor Michael Bearden, who is currently the music director for Lady Gaga and has worked with Michael Jackson and Madonna. Green Book Site Gets New Life: A probable Asheville Green Book site, the Southside neighborhood’s landmark Rabbit’s Motel was opened in the 1940s and hosted legendary black celebrities like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Richard Pryor during segregation. Local chef Clarence Robinson plans to open a soul food restaurant at the space, also home to the forthcoming SoundSpace project (Asheville’s first full-fledged music practice facility) by Claude Coleman Jr. of the band Ween. For more information, visit www. ExploreAsheville.com.
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Triple the Chocolate: Just opened, the new French Broad Chocolate Factory in the RAMP (River Arts Makers Place) Studios offers daily tours, a chocolate museum and a view of the sweet beanto-bar treats being made. With this new location – also home to artists, Ginger’s Revenge (alcoholic ginger beer brewery), and Spicewalla (spice factory from Chef Meherwan Irani) – the beloved chocolatiers triple their production. Prehistoric Appalachian Pandas: The Western North Carolina Nature Center’s Prehistoric Appalachia Project comes to life with a new red panda exhibit. An ancient ancestor of the endangered animal, the Bristol’s Panda, was once prevalent in the region. The male and female pair go on display February 14. Also, check out the new entrance at the Nature Center, with new exhibits and an events plaza. Serafina and the Seven Stars: The fourth installment of local author Robert
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elcome to the February, 2019 edition of East Tennessee’s Mountain Views. Our publication’s goal is to be the most comprehensive source of information for those that reside in the area as well as those who are looking to relocate to the area. Future articles will highlight the beautiful Smoky Mountain region - its scenery and points of interest as well as its history. We also will provide articles that will acclimate you to the area and give you information that will benefit you personally. We hope you enjoy our publication!
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ebruary is a challenging month with winter weather still lingering and cloudy days more the norm than sunshine. But one bright spot this month is the celebration of Valentine’s Day. It’s a day we can make plans for a special night out and have a wonderful dinner or get away to a favorite warmer location. I know your Valentine will appreciate any plans you took the time to make happen or any special gift you chose just for him or her, like my husband who sent me an early Valentine. It was a personalized gift of a sentiment he wrote himself and had etched on a large acrylic heart that now sits on my dresser. The personal touch to a gift like this is what is cherished and remembered for a lifetime. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we want to highlight not only gifts that will make your Valentine feel special, but we want to highlight events and activities that can be enjoyed. Whether you are looking for a gift that pampers like a day at the spa, something that sparkles and glitters, or a special sweet treat, we invite you to check out all the possibilities inside our February edition. You will be sure to find the perfect gift that your special someone will cherish long after February 14th. I hope your February is filled with joy and sunshine. From all of us at East Tennessee’s Mountain Views, we wish all of you a very happy Valentine’s Day!
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n behalf of all of us here at Amish Excellence, we are delighted to welcome the newest member of our sales and design team, Chad Rial. Chad will be well known to many of your readers, having worked in the Knoxville area furniture marketplace for four years. A graduate of Oregon State Chad Rial University with a degree in Landscape Design, Chad’s formal education in design has helped him earn a reputation for design excellence and integrity among his thousands of satisfied customers he has served since 2001. “I guess most East Tennesseans will best remember me from Haverty’s Furniture,” said Chad. “My recent transition to Amish Excellence made great sense from a customer service perspective. At Amish Excellence, 100% of the furniture we sell is custom made. What I enjoy most about custom made furniture, however, is rarely ever having to say no. Because all of our furniture is designed and crafted one piece at a time, we can offer different solid hardwood species, fabric choices, wood species, paint, stains, finishes, and, more importantly, furniture made to your precise size specifications. That means not having to settle for anything less than exactly what you want. “I also enjoy offering all of our customers a level of quality craftsmanship that is becoming more and more difficult to find today – and at a price competitive with similar quality furniture you might find elsewhere. Also, there are no veneers masquerading as solid hardwoods.” Some other recent additions you’ll discover at Amish Excellence is our new 2D furniture design software service that we make available to our clients for either in-showroom or in-home consultations. We are also pleased to offer a full line of performance fabrics from Revolution and Crypton that provide unprecedented levels of environmentally friendly moisture, stain, bacteria, and odor protection for all of your home’s furnishings. We are also your source for everything décor for your home, including lighting fixtures, lamps, wall décor, mirrors, wall art, home accessories, and more. At Amish Excellence, we invite you to experience our uncompromised quality in furnishings, craftsmanship, a full line of fashion-forward home décor, combined with our signature design and sales expertise. Amish Excellence 613 N. Campbell Station Road Knoxville, TN 37934 865-392-6000 www.amishexcellence.com Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
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Major General Cardwell Briefs American Legion Post 256 Members By James Patterson
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merican Legion Post 256 was delighted to have Major General (MG) John Cardwell, a native of Loudon County, as this year’s first guest speaker. General Cardwell graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1984 with honors as a distinguished military graduate. His home is in Lenoir City. General Cardwell is a combat veteran and currently serves as the Special Assistant for Reserve Matters to the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the U.S. Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
The Legion meeting was opened by The Tellico Village Singers delighting members with singing some patriotic songs. MG Cardwell, in an excellent briefing, provided the Legion members with some enlightening information about the current command structure
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and capabilities of those commands. He explained how the new structures were updated as a result of 9/11, recent natural disasters, and the need for the security of large events. Points that highlighted the General’s briefing: The commands monitor the movement of all nuclear weapons, monitor all civilian aircraft, monitor ship movements, and when anything is fired into the sky, they are aware of it and can track it. Also, he discussed some details of the newest policies in the works concerning the monitoring of drones. For more information about the American Legion, visit the Post 256 website at www. tellicolakepost256.org.
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(From L to R) Dennis Jung served in the Republic of Korea with C Co. Second Eng. Btn., Second Infantry Division from Nov ‘66 to Aug ‘67 with the U.S. Army; Drew Kern, who served with the First Logistic Command, Second Police Co. at Long My outside Qui Nhon Republic of Vietnam from March ‘69-May ‘70 with the U.S. Army; and Dennis Kelly, who served in the Republic of Korea with C Co. 2nd Med. Btn, Second Infantry Division from July ‘70-June ‘71 with the U.S. Army. The ceremony includes new members taking the oath of obligation for membership, with one veteran touching the flag and other veterans touching the shoulder of the veteran next to him, showing shared continuity of service to our country and the VFW.
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The Need for Speed
nyone who has ever spent any time at all in a salon knows that there are distinctively different speeds operators can work. This month we will discuss how a slow or a fast stylist can affect your visit to the salon. The first speed is, of course, slow. Some people just naturally move slower than others, and this natural tendency just results in you spending more time in their chair. Some stylists are slow because of their cutting technique. Precision cutters almost always tend to be slower than free form cutters. The uniformity of this method and its
commitment to every hair on the head being exact can sometimes unjustly label a stylist as being slow. Also, talkers can be quite slow. Some stylists have the ability to carry on a conversation and still be able to focus on their technical skills, while others must completely halt the procedure in order to engage in the conversation. The latter generally has a tendency to be a little slow. The last type of slow operators are the overbookers. The overbookers are the stylists that have multiple guests going at the same time and can often run into complications that can make the transition times off, which results into sitting
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and waiting for the chair to empty for your turn. Fast operators can also impact your choice in stylists. As was mentioned earlier, there are some Brian K. Whitehead people who do everything Managing Partner fast. They walk fast, talk The Village Salon fast, and, as a result, they are usually very fast doing The Village Salon hair. Also as before, the free 222 Village Square form cutters have a tendency in Tellico Village to be faster than the preci865-458-9332 sion cutters. The free form thevillagesalon@aol.com method focuses more on the natural fall of the hair and usually has a more casual and random shape. As with stylists, our guests will have different speeds at which they wish to enjoy their visit. If a guest is time sensitive, a slow operator might produce an anxious visit for them. On the other hand, someone looking forward to a nice, slow afternoon at the salon might feel rushed out by an effective fast operator. By all means, always let your operator know if you are ever in a time sensitive situation, and also let them know if you are looking forward to a nice relaxing visit to the salon. How they accommodate those requests will let you know if your stylist can operate at a speed that you are comfortable with. Thanks to everyone who helps provide fodder for this column, and should you have any questions on how to enjoy your visits, please consult with your salon professional.
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Keep Knoxville Beautiful Announces 2019 Orchid Awards Nominees
n February 28, Keep Knoxville Beautiful will host its annual Orchid Awards dinner honoring Knoxville’s most beautiful properties, public spaces, and public art. Awards will be presented to winners in seven different categories: Environmental Stewardship, New Architecture, Outdoor Space, Community Garden, Public Art, Redesign/ Reuse, and Restaurant/Café/Bar/Brewery. “The nominees for the 37th annual Orchids Awards truly represent the amazing work that is being done in Knoxville,” said Alanna McKissack, Keep Knoxville Beautiful Executive Director. “We are excited to announce that we have a new category this year, Community Garden. This award will recognize schools, neighborhoods, churches, etc. that have implemented successful community spaces.” The nominees for Environmental Stewardship are the Gastrointestinal Associates Medical Office Building, Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project, Knoxville Convention Center, and the Tennessee School for the Deaf High School and Dining Hall.
The nominees for New Architecture are the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart Jesus, Hardin Valley Middle School, Gastrointestinal Associates Medical Office Building, KCDC’s Five Point Phase 2, Tate’s School Multipurpose Building – “The Barn,” the Ken and Blaire Mossman Building, Regions Bank – Northshore, Tennessee Cancer Specialist, Gibbs Middle School, Greater Knoxville Dermatology, and Hardin Valley Internal Medicine & Urgent Care. The nominees for Outdoor Space are the UT Volunteer Boulevard Streetscape, Dogwood Elementary Nature Trail, the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project, Central Filling Station, Hyatt Place Downtown Rooftop. The Mill and Mine, Waterfront Drive, Jackson Avenue – Old City Redevelopment, Fort Dickerson Park Entrance, and The Mabry Hazen House. The nominees for Community Garden are the Christenberry Outdoor Classroom, New Hopewell Community School, Marble City Community Garden, All
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Storage Wars: Don’t Live It in Your House
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hile you may enjoy watching the TV show Storage Wars, it’s definitely not fun to be living a storage war! Living in your own storage war at home means you’re constantly battling for space and organization to store things, especially in your closets. Piles of shoes on the floor, shirts and sweaters thrown chaotically Including drawer space on a shelf, and a jumbled in your closet saves time mess of scarves and belts getting dressed, since on a spare hanger. And of clothing items are all in course we all have clothes one location. stuffed in our closet we don’t wear – we’re just hoping that someday we can fit into them again! Here are a few practical tips on being more organized and sharing a closet space with your spouse:
Stay on Your Side of the Closet Respecting one another’s space and belongings is key to maintaining shared closet harmony. Make an effort to keep your area of the closet tidy, and don’t let your collection of workout clothes or jeans overflow into your partner’s area.
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Her Side vs. His Side Sharing a master closet is nearly impossible when a couple’s clothes are mixed together. It’s often confusing and definitely frustrating as you struggle to find your clothes. And yes, typically women need more space for their clothing and accessories. Women have tall boots, ankle-high boots, longer dresses, knee-length dresses, and purses. All these items need dedicated space in the closet. Many couples create a visual “dividing line” in their closet to clearly indicate who has what side, such as a double set of drawers in the middle if you’re sharing the space fifty-fifty, or the woman gets an additional wall for hanging items.
Avoid the Back-and-Forth Routine to the Bedroom Having drawers in your closet for socks, underwear, jewelry, and other items means you don’t have to go back and forth from the closet to the bedroom dresser. This saves you valuable time getting dressed, and you don’t wake up your spouse if he/she gets up later in the morning. New houses now have larger master closets to accommodate space for drawers.
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If you have ceilings nine feet or higher, taking advantage of vertical storage is important. Even small closets designed with taller cabinets will provide big storage. For many older homes with lower ceilings, the standard height of the top shelf is often at just over seven feet. Today’s new homes have ceilings that are nine feet or higher.
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NOW WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WHO ARE BETTER FOR HAVING KNOWN YOU. The agents and staff at Lakeside Real Estate Group want to thank you for being a valued client in 2018. We are grateful for the trust you place in us, and we are honored that you have selected us time and time again to be your preferred Real Estate agents. Your confidence in us means a great deal and your continued patronage and suggestions are a vital part of our growth. We look forward to serving you for many years to come. And because we are better for having known you, we pledge to pay it forward with our continued support of the many volunteers and organizations that do tremendous work in our community, making this a wonderful and enriching place to live and work.
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Why Should You Join Your Local Chamber of Commerce?
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By Rob Preston, Athens Chamber of Commerce
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ne of the questions I often get asked is why should I belong to the chamber? I thought in this article I would share some good reasons to belong. »» Membership brings credibility to your business. You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of a chamber of commerce. »» Increase your visibility in the community. As a member of the chamber of commerce, you will be listed in the chamber newsletter, e-newsletter, on Facebook, and have the opportunity to be highlighted in other chamber publications. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. The chamber may also promote your grand opening/ribbon-cutting ceremony and assist with any public relations efforts. »» Make business contacts. The chamber’s most fundamental mission is to generate more business activity for the community. The chamber initiates more business-to-business commerce and more opportunities for networking and connecting local
professionals than is available through most other local organizations. »» Receive chamber newsletters. Newsletters provide new member information, interesting information about operating a local business, articles about the local community, a community calendar, and details about up-and-coming chamber events, among other things.
Legally Blonde The Musical Auditions at The Arts Center in Athens
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thens Community Theatre (ACT) presents Legally Blonde The Musical, music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. Show dates for Legally Blonde The Musical are Fridays and Saturdays, February 15, 16, 22, and 23, at 7 pm and Sundays, February 17 and 24, at 2 pm at The Arts Center in Athens. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Macy Rexroad makes her ACT debut as Elle Woods, as does Christian Luithle, who plays Warner. Other lead roles are played by ACT veterans Tyler Peaden (Emmet), Dave Siklosi (Professor Callahan), and Leslie Arnold (Paulette), a long-time ACT volunteer making her first on-stage appearance in this production.
ACT is pleased to welcome a number of newcomers in this production: Chrissy Baker, Rachel Brannen, Ashley Copeland, Matthew Crabtree, Larae Graves, Cord Jones, Lindsay Markham, Brittany Morrow, Jonah Nelson, Sara Peglow, Audrina Rekittke, Kristin Schrader, Katie Sumner, Kanykei Usubelieva all make their ACT debut, along with their canine friends Rascal Fox (“Bruiser” Week 1) and Miss Elizabeth Bennett (Bruiser Week 2). The cast is rounded out by return ACT performers, including Emma Brannen, Ben Burchfield, Trey Byrge, Bethany Carideo, Blake Chastain, Art Kimball, Rebecca Nelson, Claire Offutt, David Offutt, Miriam Offutt, Coltyn Parks, Colby Pilkey, and Jenny Yates. Legally Blonde The Musical is directed by ACT veteran directing duo, Melonie Carideo and Ellen Kimball. Traci McKenzie is assistant director and Julie Offutt stage manager. The Arts Center is located at 320 North White Street in downtown Athens. For more information, call 423-745-8781.
»» Acquire customer referrals. Every day your local chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, and chamber members typically recommend chamber members. »» Chamber events and programs. Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients, and vendors and generate new business leads. »» Promotion and publicity. With a chamber membership, you can reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and opportunities for business-to-business advertising and publicity. Most chamber membership fees are very small considering everything you receive. With our chamber, I tell prospects to just give it a year, and if they’re not fully satisfied, I will refund their money. In 13 years, I’ve never had to refund anyone. Of course the more you put into something, the more you get out of it, and the chamber is no different. For more information about the Athens Chamber, call 423-7450334 or visit www.athenschamber.org.
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ebruary is always a perfect month to tell you about something you’ll love… Lyssé Leggings! When doing a fashion show or speaking with customers in the store, we love to introduce you to Lyssé… the legging that’s a little bit about wanting to be dressy but comfortable as well. If you’ve done any shopping in the past three years, then you already know that leggings and tunic tops are here to stay. Even though during the winter you’ve paired them with boots, we’re now thinking of transitioning to the next season. Ballet flats or heels are flattering with leggings also. Lyssé Leggings are a revolutionary combination of clothing and control for women of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Designed with a built-in tummy panel and a wide waistband, you’re left with a super smooth, slim silhouette, and it might be interesting to note they’re available in plus sizes as well! Endorsed by Kathie Lee on The Today Show, Lyssé Leggings are a perfect companion to all of the fabulous tunic tops available at The Lily Pad… still the number one look for spring 2019! It’s very rare a customer tries this legging on and doesn’t LOVE it – even those who think they can’t wear leggings for any reason… large calves, “muffin top,” large tummy, etc. We’re almost through the tough part of East Tennessee’s winter and ready to kick it up a notch as we head into springtime. Enjoy the interesting mix of color available at The Lily Pad – lots of coral and turquoise, as well as the new emerald green and surprising new orchid! Remember the special women in your life – wife, mom, sister, daughter – with a Valentine’s Day gift certificate from The Lily Pad! We are happy to ship to your home or office.
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First Baptist Church of Tellico Village Announces Concert and Community Health Fair
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he Lee Singers of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, will perform at two concerts at the First Baptist Church of Tellico Village during both morning worship services (8:50 and 10:15 am) on February 3. All are welcome. Also, in conjunction with Covenant Medical Group, Inc. and Fort Loudon Medical Center, First Baptist Church will host a Community Health Fair set for February 6 from 2 to 5 pm at the church. Numerous healthcare professionals will be on hand to provide information and answer general questions. Free screenings are also available. All are welcome. For more information, call 865-408-0110 or visit www.fbctellicovillage.org.
Charlie Barnard, Pastor Sunday 8:50 a.m. - Early Worship / Bible Study 10:15 a.m. - Late Worship / Bible Study Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - Fellowship Meal 6:15 p.m. - Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 205 Chota Road • Loudon, TN 37774 (865) 408-0110 • www.fbctellicovillage.org
Random Acts of Flowers Knoxville Welcomes New Executive Director
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andom Acts of Flowers (RAF) Knoxville kicked off the new year with a new face in the workshop! Mick Reed officially started his role as the new Executive Director on January 2, 2019. He brings with him a rich background of education and experience that will help RAF Knoxville bloom this year and in the years to come. Prior to joining Random Acts of Flowers, Mick was an Account Executive at WATE TV/WATE.com, and before that, he had a career in banking working for both large and small banks and credit unions here in Knoxville. In addition, Mick has been active in various non-profit organizations as a volunteer, board member, and board officer. “I am honored to be able to work with the hardworking staff and the great team of dedicated volunteers here at Random Acts of Flowers to further our mission,” said Mick. “I know that delivering moments of kindness through repurposed flowers really does have an impact on recipients’ outlook, optimism, and mental health, and I am glad to be part of that.” One of lasting impressions Mick took from his initial meetings with RAF founder and CEO, Larsen Jay, was Larsen telling him that giving flowers to people in a trying situation transcends all demographics. And, he has now seen this firsthand. “On my first trip out to deliver flowers, I noticed that no matter the person, their reaction was always the same – a big smile!” said Mick. As we start a new year and will soon be heading into the blossom of spring, Mick asks for your support. “Please consider supporting Random Acts of Flowers by volunteering or donating to our efforts,” he said. “You can help us deliver real moments of kindness and connection to those in our community that most need them!”
Lenoir City High School Choir Date: Thursday, February 21st Location: CCTV Sanctuary Time: 7 - 8:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm) Lenoir City High School Choir – Jordan Cross, Director Tickets: Free Spaghetti Dinner Date: Thursday, February 28th Location: CCTV Fellowship Hall Time: 4:30 - 7 pm This popular monthly event is open to all for $8 per person.
... SHARING GOD’S LOVE WITH THE WORLD
Mick Reed, the new Executive Director at Random Acts of Flowers.
Donations can be made online at www. knoxville.randomactsofflowers.org, and donated items can be dropped off at the Random Acts of Flowers facility, located at 3500 Workman Road, Suite 101B in Knoxville. Please call 865-633-9082 with any questions regarding donations and tax receipts.
Community Church Events
Ice Bears Game Date: Saturday, February 16th Time: 7 - 10 pm Come and join us for a night of hockey. Between periods, entertainment includes the ever-popular wiener dog race. Tickets are $15 each. Bus price is $5 each for the first 22 people. Sign up in the narthex after the 10:15 Sunday service or at the church office during regular business hours.
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Random Acts of Flowers volunteer delivering a smile!
Fine Arts Concert: The Tellico Village Singers & Tellico Voices - “Give Our Regards to Broadway” Date: Sunday & Monday, March 3rd & 4th Location: CCTV Sanctuary Time: 7 - 8:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) Since their inception in March 2017, the TV Singers continue to perform to overflow crowds. Due to the expected interest and excitement, they are pleased to perform TWO nights in our series. The theme for their performance is “Give Our Regards to Broadway.” The TV Singers plan an evening of old Broadway classics with songs which we all grew up, including the Music Man, Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Oliver, and many others. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 865-4581516 or visit www.tellicochurch.com. Community Church at Tellico Village 130 Chota Center Loudon, TN 37774 865-458-1516 mail@tellicochurch.org
Black History Month Celebration February 24 • 1 pm • Farragut Museum
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Worship with Holy Communion Sundays at 9 am 143 Chota Center, Loudon, TN
will host a free event in honor of Black History Month. A reception and museum tours will be held at 1 pm, with the main performance beginning at 2 pm on Sunday, February 24. The event will feature a performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre, one of the largest professional touring companies in the country. The production, “Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement,” is one of the company’s most acclaimed productions. The show features inspiring performances and songs of the Civil Rights era. The performance is suitable for grade three and up.
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Thanks again for a great 2018!!
Thank You! Thank you so much to all our customers and clients for such an outstanding year. According to the statistics of the Knoxville Multiple Listing Service we finished 2018 as the top Real Estate Office in Loudon County. We had a total of 240 transactions for a total of nearly $40,000,000. We currently have 22 agents and a full-time secretary. We are always looking for additional agents to join our office. A few events we participated in as an office this past year was: • Birdies for backpacks at Windriver golf course that benefited children at Youth Villages in Knox • The ice cream social downtown • The car show downtown • Tellico Village business information meeting at the Yacht Club • The Venue at Christmas to benefit Iva’s Place • Salvation Army bell ringers at Wal-Mart and raised $1476 on a rainy December 20th • Helped with a Christmas party for 47 children and made 20 food baskets for the families We will continue to give great service to all our customers and clients and will continue to try to make our community a better place to live. Please stop by and see us this year, we look forward to seeing you. Thanks again for a great 2018!!
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ENTERTAINMENT
“King Charles III” to Play On the Clarence Brown Mainstage February 6-24
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he Clarence Brown Theatre kicks off the second half of the season with Michael Bartlett’s “King Charles III” running February 6-24 on the CBT mainstage. A Pay What You Can Preview performance, where patrons can name their own price, will be Wednesday, February 5. A free pre-show discussion with director John Sipes exploring the Shakespearean element will take place on February 7 from 6:30 to 7 pm in the Lab Theatre. A panel discussion entitled “Enemy of the People” will take place following the February 17th 2 pm matinee. This discussion will revolve around the issues of freedom of the press, protection of privacy, government authority, and more. The Open Captioned performance is Sunday, February 24, at 2 pm. In this “modern future history” play, Queen Elizabeth has died. Charles, the “King-in-waiting,” finally ascends the throne. Then, defying centuries of tradition, Charles boldly attempts to reassert the crown’s power in matters of government, landing himself – and his country – in a royal mess. Exploring power and betrayal, the drama reveals the people beneath the crowns as nuanced flesh and blood and turns a Shakespearean lens on relationships in the world’s most famous and exposed family. John Sipes (Director) is a Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Tennessee. Before joining the UT faculty, he was a Director and the Resident Movement Director for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for 15 seasons. Prior to his residency at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he was a Director and Movement Director for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival for 12 seasons and served as the Festival’s Artistic Director for five seasons. Directing credits include productions at the Clarence Brown Theatre, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Milwaukee Rep, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and others. The production features visiting guest professional actors, UT faculty and graduate students, and community professional actors. Visiting guest artist Michael Elich (Tristan Evans, Prime Minister) is pleased to be back at the Clarence Brown Theatre, where he was previously seen as Mark Rothko in “RED.” In 21 seasons with the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival, he has been seen in 47 productions in various roles. He also performed several roles in two seasons with the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Internationally he premiered David Edgar’s “Continental Divide” at London’s Barbican Theatre. A Juilliard graduate, Mr. Elich has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway and Regional Theaters, including The Public Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, Hartford Stage, Milwaukee Rep, Syracuse Stage, Berkeley Rep, Dallas Theatre Co, and The Papermill Playhouse. TV credits include One Life to Live and Ryan’s Hope. Visiting guest artist Kurt Rhoads (King Charles III) returns to the CBT, where he previously starred as Titus in “Titus Andronicus.” He has performed on Broadway in “Julius Caesar.” Off-Broadway, he has performed at the Mint Theatre, Pearl Theatre, and NYU Director’s Lab. Regionally he has performed at Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, Denver Center, Arvada Center, Playmakers Rep, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Arizona Theatre Co, Old Globe, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and for eight seasons as company member at Dallas Theatre Center. Additionally, he has performed and directed for 21 seasons at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and his master’s degree from DePaul University. Visiting guest artist Abbey Siegworth (Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) is excited to return to the CBT after playing Titania in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Originally from the Chicago area, she currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. Regionally, she has performed in such Kurt Rhoads as Charles in the CBT’s “King Charles III.” Photo by Liz Aaron.
theaters as Titan Theatre Company, Three Day Hangover in New York City, Nebraska Repertory Theatre, American Players Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks/Schools, and several theaters in Milwaukee and Chicago. Abbey also stars in the independent film “Stolen Season,” out this summer. Visiting guest artist Nance Williamson (Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall) is thrilled to make her debut at the CBT. She has been seen on Broadway in “Henry IV,” “Cyrano,” and “Broken Glass.” Off Broadway
credit include “Pride and Prejudice,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “The Seagull,” “Marvin’s Room,” and others. Throughout her 34 year career, she has worked extensively around the country, including 19 seasons at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and more than 30 productions as a company member at the Dallas Theater Company. Nance and her husband, Kurt Rhoads, will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary this year, and “King Charles III” marks their 66th play together. Faculty actors include David Brian Alley (James Reiss, Press Secretary to King Charles), Brian Gligor (William, Duke of Cambridge), and Steve Sherman (Mark Stevens, Leader of the Opposition). Graduate and undergraduate theater students include Collin Andrews (Prince Harry), Brenda Orellana (Jess), Owen Squire Smith (Paul/Terry/Ensemble), Joshua Cormany (Butler to Charles/Ensemble), Emily Helton (Ghost-Body), Robert Parker Jenkins (Cootsey/Nick/ Ensemble), Maddie Poeta (Servant to William and Catherine/Ensemble), and Justin Von Stein (Butler to Charles/Ensemble). Professional actors from the community include John Cherry (Sir Michael, Head of the Metropolitan Police/ Speaker of the House), Nancy Duckles (Sarah/Free Newspaper Woman/TV Producer), Trevor Goble (Butler to Charles/Ensemble), Brendan Nicholas Hayes (Spencer/ Ensemble), and Donald Thorne (Sir Gordon Chief of Defense/Archbishop of Canterbury). The creative team for this production includes Lauren T. Roark (Costume Designer), Jelena Andzic (Scenic Designer), Joe Payne (Sound Designer and Original Music), Alice Trent (Projections Designer), and Kenton Yeager (Lighting Designer). Also contributing to the production is Sara Becker (Voice Coach/Ghost-Voice) and Danny Kuenzel (Stage Manager). The previews for “King Charles III” are February 6 & 7, followed by opening night on February 8. The production runs through February 24. The Clarence Brown Theatre only sells tickets online through www.KnoxvilleTickets. com. For tickets, call the Clarence Brown Theatre box office at 865-974-5161 or order online 24/7 at www. clarencebrowntheatre.com.
Little Engine Playhouse Expands 2019 Tour
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he Little Engine Playhouse Tour, presented by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, brings another delightful children’s book to life with expanded dates and new locations in 2019. Audiences will enjoy the theatrical adaptation of “Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon,” which delivers a positive, anti-bullying message. When Molly Lou Melon starts a new school, Ronald Durkin, the school bully, makes fun of her on her very first day. He mocks her teeth, clumsiness, and small frame. With advice from her grandmother, Molly Lou shows Ronald her perceived flaws are really her talents. Molly Lou is an example of overcoming obstacles and self-acceptance. “The anti-bullying message in this book is so important in today’s world,” said Natacha Hylton, Dollywood Entertainment Manager. “We all felt like this was a great
Knoxville Named Host City for the 2019 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition
time to expand the tour, especially with the subject matter of the selected book.” The 2019 expanded tour is made up of two actors and a stage manager. Stops at familiar children’s venues in Middle and East Tennessee, along with new areas including Memphis, as well as Arkansas, South Carolina, and Ontario, Canada, are scheduled for the tour. “Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon,” is written by Patty Lovell, with illustrations by David Catrow. The stage
adaptation of the story is engineered by long-time Playhouse director, Brian Hull. The cast features Melissa Lawler and Jonathan LeGallais, and Joshua Stewart is stage manager. The Little Engine Playhouse tour is funded by Penguin Books in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Dollywood Foundation. The Little Engine Playhouse Tour stops in Sevier County (week of March 4), Knox County (week of February 4), Chattanooga (week of February 11), and Anderson County schools (week of February 18) before heading to Asheville, North Carolina (week of February 25) and Memphis (weeks of March 18 and March 25). Other dates include Greenwood, South Carolina (week of March 11), Arkansas (week of April 22), and Ontario, Canada (weeks of May 20 and May 27).
Tellico Players Produce Neil Simon’s Farce/Drama The Dinner Party
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he Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition announced recently that Knoxville will be the 2019 host city and the competition will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee campus. The three nights of preliminary competitions will take place Wednesday through Friday, June 26-28, followed by the Miss Tennessee Finals on Saturday, June 29, at 7 pm. The 2019 competition marks the dawning of a new day for the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition. This year’s show will highlight women from all walks of life who are advancing the message of female empowerment through their efforts in the areas of scholarship, talent, and social impact. “Visit Knoxville is proud to partner with Miss Tennessee, and we are looking forward to this event coming to Knoxville,” said Kim Bumpas, President of Visit Knoxville. “The Miss Tennessee Competition is a time-honored tradition focused on scholarships for women, and Knoxville is proud to welcome this program that so highly values education to our community.” The Miss Tennessee Board of Directors has made a commitment to make Miss Tennessee a state-wide competition. They will work with local city and county leaders to provide an exciting opportunity, and location, that will prepare the winner of Miss Tennessee to serve as our state’s ambassador at Miss America. Tickets for the 2019 Miss Tennessee Competition go on sale in March and can be purchased at www.misstennessee.org.
(From L to R) Sauni Rinehart as Yvonne Fouchet, Steve Allen as Albert Donay, Marlyce-Jean Dezzutti as Gabrielle Buonocelli, Len Willis as Andre Bouville, Sue Aukerman as Mariette Levieux, and James Fisher as Claude Pichon.
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he Dinner Party, the first Players performance of 2019, will be performed on Thursday through Saturday, February 21-23, and Thursday through Sunday, February 28 & March 1-3. All shows begin at 7:30 pm except for the matinee on Sunday, March 3, which begins at 1:30 pm. In this hilarious story directed by Steve Mayberry, five people are invited to dine at a first-rate restaurant in Paris. They do not know who the other guests will be or why they have been invited. Tossed together in a private dining room, they have a sneaking suspicion that this unorthodox dinner party will forever change their lives. It is eventually revealed that the guests at this dinner were once married and divorced from one another!
It is said that Neil Simon himself married five times and drew upon his own experiences to create the thematic materials for this farce-turned drama. John Ritter and Henry Winkler starred as Pouchon and Donay in the wildly successful Kennedy Center production and on Broadway in 2000-2001. The cast includes Sauni Rinehart as Yvonne Fouchet, Len Willis as Andre Bouville, Sue Aukerman as Mariette Levieux, James Fisher as Claude Pichon, Steve Allen as Albert Donay, and Marlyce-Jean Dezzutti as Gabrielle Buonocelli. Steve Allen also is producing. Reserved seats are $21 and are on sale on the Tellico Community Players website at www. TellicoCommunityPlayhouse.org.
Cynthia Blackman-Santana
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Randy Patterson, Boomerocity.com
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t’s often been said that behind every great man is a great woman. This is literally the case with Carlos Santana with his wife of eight years, Cindy Blackman-Santana. Cindy is one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s touring and studio drummers. Astute music fans will know Cindy as a phenomenal musician who stands quite well on her own. Having cut her musical teeth on hard-core jazz, she has played with a long list of jazz artists, including Sam Rivers, Angela Bofill, and Sonny Simmons. She’s also quite the rock drummer, first hitting it big as Lenny Kravitz’s drummer and performing on his huge 1993 hit “Are You Gonna Go My Way.” She’s pretty much played with him ever since. Her work as a rock drummer invaded her personal life when, in December 2010, she married Carlos Santana. The marriage is rocking along beautifully both personally and musically. I recently caught up with Cindy to chat about the new CDs and life with Carlos. At the beginning of my chat with Cindy, I congratulated her on her recent wedding anniversary and asked her if it has been anything at all like she envisioned it eight years ago. “Um, no, it’s not. Ha! Ha! It’s not in some ways, and in other ways, it’s gloriously like I envisioned it. I really like monogamy, because I love growing with a person. I’ve always been that way my whole life. I like that. I like seeing the growth of a person – doing things together, growing with somebody. We’ve certainly done a lot of that. It’s a beautiful thing, because we still have our freshness. We still have playfulness, and we still have fun.” About the new CDs coming out, Cindy said: “He’s got a great CD coming out called Africa Speaks, and it’s with the Santana band plus this incredible singer who Carlos came across by the name of Buika (pronounced BWEE-kah), and she’s SO amazing! This music, as the title would suggest, is based off of a lot of music that Carlos heard that is from
Africa – with some different kinds of African rhythms, but also with music that comes from Africa that was initially influenced by American music. American music – or classical music, which is jazz – comes in part from African music. We took the rhythms of Africa, and we took the harmonies of Europe and developed on both of those things and expounded on both of those things and created jazz music, which is what I call American classical music or American CLASSIC music. Carlos heard all those things and took them and did something else with them. It’s a nice back and forth influence, if you will, for what we come up with for this record. It’s really incredible. “That record is coming out. Prior to that, my record will be released. I’m really, really proud of the music that we’re doing. I recorded a lot of music with some musicians. There’s SO MUCH music at this point that I have basically two sides of the record. One is going to be, for the most part, instrumental. The second side is featuring my vocal debut. Those songs are more on a commercial/pop side, where the instrumental part is very electric and kind of a jazz/rock/ funk vibe. Both sides feature a guitar-heavy roster. “John McLaughlin is on one track on each side, so he’s on one instrumental and one vocal track. Carlos is on both sides. Vernon Reid is on the instrumental side, as is Kurt Hammet. So it’s really got those heavy hitters on guitar. “On the second side, with the main vocal things, they were produced by Narada Michael Walden, who is in
his own right a great drummer, but he’s also a very great producer as well. Narada is very sweet! A very kind individual. Wonderful to work with.” How does Cindy want to be remembered, and what does she hope her legacy is? “I have a song on my new record called ‘Change Is in Your Hands.’ I believe that it’s a true title. I believe that we can all make change happen, and we’re all responsible for it happening or not happening. I want to be an instrument for change for the good; change for the better; change for the higher level of awareness; change for the higher level of everyone’s life circumstances. It’s not the ‘crabs in a barrel,’ and I know that that exists, especially in our society. But I don’t take on the energy of the crab in the barrel. I just take the energy of upgrading and uplifting. I’m not going to be the crab that’s going.” You can read the extended interview with Cindy at www.boomerocity.com the learn latest about her at www. cindyblackmansantana.com. Randy’s first interview was at the tender age of 13 with none other than Col. Tom Parker. Thirty-six years later he founded the webzine, Boomerocity. com, and has conducted close to 200 interviews with some of the most interesting people in music.
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A Tax Saving Opportunity – Qualified Charitable Contribution
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s a consequence of the new tax law, fewer taxpayers will be itemizing expenses because of the doubling of the standard deduction and reduction of deductions allowed. This means fewer charitable contributions will be deductible and the tax benefits from making charitable gifts will be lower. However, a substantial tax saving opportunity is available to taxpayers who are over 70.5 years old. It is known as a qualified charitable deduction (QCD). Charitable contributions are included on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions. A taxpayer deducts the greater of their total itemized deductions or the standard deduction. For tax year 2017, the standard deduction for a married couple both over age 65 and filing a joint tax return was $15,200. This amount has been increased to $ 26,600 for tax year 2018. Therefore, a qualifying taxpayer can get the benefit of the higher standard deduction in addition to a Qualified Charitable Contribution Taxpayers who have reached age 70.5 are generally required to take the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) annually. If they wish to make a charitable contribution, they should consider making a charitable donation directly to the charity from their traditional individual retirement account. The charitable transfer can satisfy their required minimum distribution and lower their taxes if properly structured.
Taxpayers may transfer up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charitable organization. The contribution is not included in adjusted gross income and can provide additional tax benefits. To qualify for the tax-free treatment, it must be a direct transfer from the IRA custodian to the charity. It does not qualify as a tax-free transfer if you withdraw the money first and then make a contribution to a charity. The IRA owner cannot receive any benefit from the charitable contribution and any small gift or reward from the charity can make the entire contribution ineligible for QCD treatment. A QCD, however, can be used to satisfy a pledge the IRA owner made to the charity. All the regular rules for substantiating charitable contributions must be followed. This means the IRA owner should have documentation in writing from the charity acknowledging the amount and date of the contribution. QCDs can be made only to public charities that are eligible for charitable contribution deductions under the regular IRS rules. Not eligible for QCD treatment are gifts made to private foundations, donor-advised funds, and charitable gift annuities. The tax professionals at WarrenJackson can assist you in analyzing the tax benefits of a Qualified Charitable Deduction and make sure the transaction complies with IRS rules and regulations. Give us a call today.
Here’s a Valentine’s Gift the Entire Family Can Enjoy
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hile most family events have moved indoors for the winter, why not surprise your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a special gift that will provide unlimited out-of-door events in 2019 that the entire family can enjoy all year-round? Now is the perfect time to install the totally unique underdeck ceiling system from Undercover Systems under your home’s existing raised decks. This underdeck system will ensure this year’s events will be protected from unexpected and unwanted rain, snow, and the searing summertime sun. “Now is a great time to weatherproof all of your out-of-door events,” said Jim Conn, owner of Undercover Systems. “Throughout the entire process, our skilled craftsmen work with you, each step of the way, until your project is completed to your satisfaction. And because your project will be completed this winter, you can begin enjoying your new outdoor living spaces at the first sign of spring.” Undercover’s patented underdecking system helps extend your outdoor season of enjoyment by protecting your family from early spring showers, July and August’s relentless sun, and autumn rains. Your entire Undercover underdeck system will be installed using genuine Undercover components custom designed for your unique project and not the generic, big box
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weetwater Flower Shop owner and master floral designer, Jack Wilson, has two great ways for you to celebrate Valentine’s Day all during the month of February. First, visit the shop and discover fresh cut flowers, florals, women’s apparel, designer-inspired jewelry, home décor, and gifts galore that are perfect for just about every occasion. Secondly, visit the all-new Upstairs at the Mansion restaurant, now called Kelly D’s Upstairs at the Mansion after Kelly Raper Dalton, our new Executive Chef. Kelly, a lifelong resident of Monroe County, discovered her love for the culinary arts at an early age, spending many hours in the family kitchen with her mom, Pat, who was an excellent cook. Kelly’s actual career as a chef started soon after she catered a large wedding for a family member. Self-taught, Kelly’s experiences have consisted mainly of catering weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and special events, in addition to restaurant management. Kelly’s other hobbies include singing, horseback riding, and bowling. Kelly’s dream, which has been to own a tea room style restaurant with a southern flare, will be realized in February when Jack
leases Kelly D’s Upstairs at the Mansion, (formerly Upstairs at the Mansion). Kelly D’s Upstairs at the Mansion will open for business on Monday, February 4, after her Grand Opening on Saturday, February 2. Kelly D’s Upstairs at the Mansion Grand Opening on Saturday, February 2, from 2 to 5 pm will feature samples of many of the featured menu entrees Kelly will offer, including homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, and teas – all served with a southern flair. Her other specialties include chicken salad, pimento cheese, and homemade dumplings. Kelly also promises you that you will fall in love with each one of her homemade pies and desserts. Kelly D’s will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11-3 beginning Monday, February 4. Kelly D’s will be closed Tuesdays and Saturdays initially, with the possibility of being open on Saturdays in the future. Kelly looks forward to meeting each of you, as well as exceeding your culinary expectations. Kelly D’s Upstairs at the Mansion 118 W. North Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-371-4100
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Volume 19, No. 2
February 2019
Plan Today to Save Taxes Tomorrow By Yvonne Marsh, CFP®, CPA
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re you ready for a surprise? You could be in a higher tax bracket when you are retired and reach age 70 than when you are working at age 60. On the face of it, it seems counterintuitive, since surely you would have less income in retirement. But for retirees who have built a nice nest egg in their tax-deferred retirement plans, the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) dictated by the IRS at age 70½ can create enough taxable income to push them into a higher tax bracket – and create a Medicare premium surcharge to boot. Tax planning can save the day! The window of time between retirement and age 70½ is a golden opportunity to convert a portion of your taxable retirement accounts into tax-free Roth IRAs. Your taxable income may drop a significant amount in the year after you retire, especially if you defer Social Security and delay withdrawals from your taxable retirement accounts. Structured correctly, you may be in the 12% or 22% bracket and may even be in the 0% capital gains bracket for some period, too. Yes, you’ll owe tax on the dollar amount you convert to Roth IRAs, but by measuring how much you can convert and still stay in the lower brackets, you pay less tax to create this forever tax-free asset. Once you’ve
Tax planning can save the day! The window of time between retirement and age 70 1/2 is a golden opportunity to convert a portion of your taxable retirement accounts into tax-free Roth IRAs. held the Roth for five years, you can withdraw money tax-free (and it’s not counted in the Medicare surcharge calculation, either). Or just leave the account to grow, since Roths are not subject to RMD withdrawal requirements. Plan ahead for this strategy, because you’ll need a combination of cash and brokerage accounts for low-tax cash flow to live on while you’re using your low tax bracket years for taxable Roth conversions. Remember, even if you do need to sell appreciated stocks or mutual funds, you may owe no (or minimal) capital gains tax in these lower brackets. Even if you didn’t need another reason to act, I’ll still give you one: Taxes are on sale under our new tax code! Through 2025, tax rates are probably the lowest of your lifetime. A multi-year Roth IRA conversion strategy is
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Fashions of the Gilded Age Recreated by Oscar-winning Designer Highlight Biltmore’s New Exhibition A Vanderbilt House Party – The Gilded Age opens February 8th
This colorized version of a photograph from the Vanderbilt archives depicts afternoon tea on the Loggia of Biltmore House with the Vanderbilts, May 1903. (L to R) Edith Vanderbilt, Mademoiselle Rambaud (Edith Vanderbilt’s former chaperone), Lila Vanderbilt Webb (George Vanderbilt’s sister), Mary Webb (Lila Webb’s sister in law), Isabella Stewart Gardner, William Blodgett II, and George Vanderbilt.
John Bright, Academy Award-winning costume designer.
Bright works on a recreated dress with Leslie Klingner, Biltmore’s Curator of Interpretation.
Klingner compares samples of tweed for recreated clothing to be featured.
Detail of a 1903-era gown belonging to Edith Vanderbilt alongside of the archival photograph that inspired it.
An Immersive Experience “This exhibition is unlike any we’ve ever done before,” said Leslie Klingner, Biltmore’s curator of interpretation. “You will get a sense of what life was truly like at Biltmore.” That sense of the Gilded-Age era is enhanced by a new Premium Audio Guided Tour. This component of the exhibition combines innovative 360 degree sound techniques with stories told from the perspectives of those who lived and worked at Biltmore in the early 1900s. This creates a unique, immersive audio-visual experience for guests. Klingner and Ellen Rickman, Biltmore’s director of museum services, traveled between London and Asheville during the course of two years to work with Bright
to recreate the Vanderbilt wardrobe, researching fashion magazines of the era and studying archival photography and portraits from Biltmore’s collection in great detail in order to create the designs found in the exhibition. “To bring these photographs that have been in black and white for more than a century into vivid, living color representations has been incredible,” said Klingner. Among the artwork, tapestries, and antiques in Biltmore House and the Vanderbilt collection, there are few pieces of clothing from the Gilded Age-era. Clothing tends to deteriorate through the years. “This exhibition is like we’re replacing a piece of the collection that was missing,” said Dini Cecil Pickering, great-granddaughter of George Vanderbilt who was Biltmore’s founder. Biltmore and Bright
This is not the first time Biltmore and Bright have teamed up. The collaboration dates back to when the estate began making plans to display a selection of costumes Bright created for the wildly popular PBS series “Downton Abbey.” Biltmore hosted the premiere showing of Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times in 2015. The exhibition then traveled to several U.S. cities. A Vanderbilt House Located on the rapids of the Tellico River Party is included in Biltand the scenic Cherohala Skyway in the Cherohala National Forest more daytime admission. The new Premium Audio 1659 Cherohala Skyway Guided Tour is free only with online ticket pur• 0.09 acre building site chases at www.biltmore.
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Collection of photographs from the Vanderbilt archives that Bright used as an inspiration to design and recreate clothing for the exhibition.
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legant fashions worn by the Vanderbilts recreated by Oscar-winning designer, John Bright, will fill the grand rooms of Biltmore House when Biltmore’s newest exhibition, A Vanderbilt House Party – The Gilded Age, opens February 8 and runs through May 27. In collaboration with Biltmore curators, Bright and his team at Cosprop, London meticulously recreated fashions favored by the Vanderbilts and their guests at turn-of-thecentury celebrations known as house parties. Throughout his career, Bright has received 12 Academy Award nominations and a win for Best Costume Design in 1985 for the Merchant Ivory adaption of “A Room with a View.” The film starred Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and Daniel Day-Lewis.
com or can be purchased at Biltmore for an additional fee. Guests visiting the estate may also tour the estate’s gardens, explore hiking and biking trails, dine at one of seven restaurants, and spend time at Antler Hill Village & Winery. The Winery offers complimentary tastings from among more than 20 of Biltmore’s handcrafted award-winning varieties. Additionally, Biltmore’s winemaker has created a special red dessert wine, Mariporta, for the new exhibition. Stay Over, Just Like a Gilded Age-era Guest of the Vanderbilts Just as the Vanderbilts’ guests did, guests today may extend their visit with an overnight stay at one of Biltmore’s lodging properties. Both The Inn on Biltmore Estate and Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate are offering A Vanderbilt House Party packages throughout the exhibition’s run. For information about visiting Biltmore, call 800-4113812 or visit www.biltmore.com.
Endangered African Painted Dog Pups Born at Zoo Knoxville
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leven endangered African painted dog pups were born at Zoo Knoxville on January 2nd. The pups are currently being monitored by video camera in their den and appear to be healthy and thriving. This is the second litter for mom Swiss and dad Puzzle. Zoo Knoxville is one of 34 zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) working to save their species as part of the African Painted Dog Species Survival Plan, a collaborative effort that works on a national level to maintain a healthy genetic population. Species Survival Plans work to ensure a reserve population of endangered animals that are threatened in their native range with the long-term goal of supporting those populations. African painted dogs are endangered, with only 6,600 estimated to remain in the wild in Africa. Their numbers continue to decline as a result of fragmentation of their habitat, conflict with humans, and infectious disease. In the U.S., approximately 160 painted dogs are housed in 34 accredited zoos. “The work being done to save animals in AZA-accredited zoos is one of the largest conservation initiatives on the planet,” said Lisa New, President and CEO. “These painted dog pups, born here in Knoxville, are part of a bigger picture, and we are proud to be a part of the future for this species. Their arrival is also a testament to the care and expertise of our staff.” The pups are expected to begin venturing out of their den at about one month of age. Their arrival brings the total number of African painted dogs to 18 at Zoo Knoxville. Zoo Knoxville is a non-profit entity situated on 53 wooded acres just east of downtown Knoxville. Zoo Knoxville features exhibits of wild animals in natural habitats and is world renowned for its efforts in conservation and species survival. Zoo Knoxville is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is committed to the highest standards in animal care and well-being, ethics, conservation, and education. The zoo is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before the zoo closes. For more information, visit www.zooknoxville.org.
MCFA Pets of the Week
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udweiser is a gentle giant of a dog. He is a black and tan Rottweiler mix, weighing about 85-90 pounds. We estimate his age at a little over two years old. Although he was brought into the shelter as a stray in early December, Budweiser is housebroken and knows his manners when walking on a leash. He is a big lovable goofball, friendly, and eager to play with other dogs, both male and female, and shows no food aggression. He is calm, does not jump on people, and is friendly to everyone as he struts through the shelter and acts as our “ambassador.” He loves being outdoors and would do well in a house with active children. Budweiser is anxious to get his forever home as soon as possible so he can start loving his new family.
Merlin is a large energetic Labrador Retriever/Dalmatian mix. He weighs about 65 pounds, and we estimate him to be about two years old. Although no one has claimed him, his gentle demeanor and good manners indicate that he was someone’s pet. He walks nicely on a leash, sits
and gives a paw on command, and is a gentle and handsome big boy. Merlin is almost completely white with the black Dalmatian spots. He is not animal or food aggressive and is looking to find his new family. Hogan and Sneakers are a bonded pair and will be adzpted to one home together, as Sneakers is Hogan’s companion cat and BFF (Best Furry Friend). Hogan is a twoyear-old former feral Russian Blue mix. He and Sneakers can be found most often hanging out on a cat tree in front of a window. His meow is a funny chirping/trilling sound. He is a sweet, lovable guy – just a bit fearful and submissive but becoming more affectionate every day. Patience and kindness is what he is used to and needs in his adoptive home. He knows his name and loves to be scratched and petted by his foster mom. One day a kitten named Sneakers came into his life. Sneakers is a 9-month-old gray/white ticked-striped tabby with four white paws. She is a very silly, lovable purr machine who loves to be held like a baby. In a very short time together, by imitation, Hogan has learned to “cat” from Sneakers. He loves to play and wrestle with her, he has learned that a lap is a great place to sit, he purrs when being petted, he winds his body around human legs at feeding time, and ear, chin, and cheek scratches ROCK! No young children (they move too fast) and no other pets, please. Their foster home is a quiet place, and they are not used to strangers (and loud noises) and will hide temporarily when someone new comes into the house. Hogan and Sneakers have perfect litter box manners and both are INDOOR ONLY cats. They are both altered, combo tested negative, up-to-date on vaccinations/Revolution flea (and heartworm) preventive, and microchipped. Hogan and Sneakers are currently at their foster home. Please call the shelter to arrange a meeting with these two wonderful cats.
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Looking for an independent kitty? Eclipse (about one year old) would make a wonderful farm/barn or office cat. He likes to be outside and stick to his own schedule. He would make a great mouser. He tolerates being held and petted on occasion but would prefer to limit his contact to just that. He was brought in as a stray. A kind, knowledgeable person had gotten him neutered and ear tipped, but no one has come in to claim him. He is up-todate on all vaccinations and testing and is ready to go home. We have a special “Barn Cat” program for adoptions of cats like Eclipse. Visit our website at www.monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org and click on programs to see the application and more information. Come visit the shelter and see these and all the other pets we have available for adoption. While you’re there, please remember their true purrsonality may not show through immediately in the shelter environment. Their kennel is now their “safe place,” and some struggle a bit when removed from it. That does NOT mean they aren’t sweet, loving dogs. It means they are uncomfortable or scared. Take the time to meet each dog. Pet them while they are still in their kennel, and let them get used to you for a few moments before you take him/her for a walk around the shelter one-on-one. Once you get them home and they feel secure, all will be well. All animals adopted are spayed or neu-
tered, have age appropriate vaccinations and testing, and are microchipped with registration. The shelter is located at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville (behind Walmart) and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm. The shelter is closed to the public on Sunday and Monday. For more information, call 423-442-1015 or visit www.monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org. The official Facebook page is “TN Monroe County Animal Shelter.” Adoption gift certificates are available all year. The Monroe County Friends of Animals Thrift Store has tons of new clothing and household goods waiting for you! New merchandise arrives daily and is priced to move. Come see us at our new location, 3949 Highway 411 in Madisonville across from Kentucky Fried Chicken. Store hours are 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, call 423-420-3423. Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? The Monroe County Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers. Perhaps you could help man the front desk or help with other administrative duties. Maybe you’d enjoy being a dog walker. Perhaps you’re good at grant writing or fundraising. Whatever your skill, you’re needed at the shelter. Please contact us! Would you consider becoming a foster for puppies, kittens, and adult dogs and cats? Some just need a break from shelter life, some are awaiting their turn on a rescue transport, and some just need some love. If you feel that you cannot adopt at this time, think about a short- or long-term foster situation. Call the shelter to find out more information. It’s a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
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ooking for something classy to do with your special someone on Valentine’s weekend? Do you enjoy beautiful music? Chocolate? Wine? Well, Marble City Opera has combined all three for a one-of-a-kind event called Chocolate & Wine. Several of the finest voices in Knoxville, including Michael Rodgers, Maurice Hendricks, Dominick White, Breyon Ewing, and Brandon Gibson (accompanied by pianist Brandon Coffer), will serenade audience members with romantic selections from the operatic, musical theater, and standard repertoires while they enjoy a variety of luscious chocolate desserts created by Knoxville’s favorite restaurateur, Holly Hambright, and expertly paired with a variety of wines. The event will be held at Holly’s Gourmet Market & Café in Knoxville. Tickets are $75 per person and include all desserts and wine. For more information, visit www. marblecityopera.com.
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his event is a double bill featuring the chamber opera “Beneath Suspicion” and a performance of the song cycle “Vignettes: Letters from George to Evelyn (from the Private Papers of a World War II Bride).” The event will be held March Lindsey Fuson 14-16 at 7:30 pm at Blount Mansion, located at 200 W. Hill Avenue in Knoxville. Beneath Suspicion is a one-act opera by Knoxville Native composer Jesse Ayers. It is based on a true, little-known story of two daring, American women who played on prevailing gender and racial stereoDenisha Pompey types to fight slavery by spying for the Union during the Civil War. Elizabeth Van Lew, a passionate abolitionist known around Richmond as “Crazy Bet,” is the middle-aged daughter of a recently deceased, wealthy Richmond slave owner. Upon her father’s death, she frees her Elena Stabile family’s slaves, including a young household servant named Mary. Bet, recognizing Mary’s extreme intelligence, sends her to Philadelphia to a Quaker School to be educated, after which Mary returns to Richmond to work in the Van Lew home as a free woman. Mary has a photographic memory. She can memorize documents verbatim in one quick reading, as well as repeat lengthy conversations word for word. As the war breaks out, Mary is in her early 20s, Bet, her 40s. Though Richmond is the capital of the Confederacy, about half of its inhabitants are Union sympathizers. Bet, a firebrand, uses her contacts to set up a spy ring to report Confederate movements to the Union military. Her information is so reliable that her coded messages go directly General Ulysses S. Grant. This works imagines a key scene in the lives of these two women: The crisis moment when Mary must decide if she will risk her life to undertake the daring plan she believes God has revealed to her or if she will shrink back to maintain her safety and personal freedom. Both women were inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame in the 1990s. Elizabeth Van Lew will be played by Lindsey Fuson, soprano, and Mary will be played by Denisha Pompey, soprano. “Good morning, darling, the sun has just come up. It is a beautiful morning…” So begins a letter from 1944 that 1st Lt. George W. Honts wrote his wife, Evelyn Honts, while deployed during World War II. The text to these letters has been set to music by composer Alan Smith in the song cycle “Vignettes: Letters from George to Evelyn, from the Private Papers of a World War II Bride.” Performance will be by Elena Stabile, soprano. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 students. For more information, visit www.MarbleCityOpera.com.
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he Oak Ridge Civic Music Association – home of the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Chamber Music Series – continues its 74th season, Distinctly Oak Ridge, with concerts and events from February through April. “Oak Ridge and Oak Ridgers are unique, and ORCMA’s concerts must meet a standard of excellence and innovation for both long-time listeners and new listeners,” said Dan Allcott, Music Director. Allcott’s Cumberland Piano Trio performs February 9 at 7:30 pm at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church and will introduce the audience to innovative carbon fiber string instruments. “The term ‘innovative’ is often used too loosely, but as we learn more and more about the demand for carbon fiber musical instruments, we begin to understand how truly innovative they are,” said Lisa Muci Eckhoff, Executive Director. “Anyone with a love of science, music, and the environment will be fascinated by this concert. We’re thrilled to feature instruments provided by Oak Ridge-based company, Pulcir Music, and to host Amit Naskar, Senior Researcher and Leader of the Carbon & Composites Group at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, who will join the musicians in the pre-concert talk at 7 pm.” The trio will perform music by Dmitri Shostakovich, David Baker, and Antonín Dvořák. Adult general admission to the concert is $25. Carbon Fiber Pairings is a student-friendly pre-concert dinner with taco bar and carbon-ated beverages, and attendees will have the opportunity to touch and “try” the carbon fiber instruments from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Adults are $20, and youth 18 and under attend all activities free. You can sponsor a student for $10. On February 16, the all-day music festival from Rock to Bach returns. Held at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, this fun, fundraising event treats attendees to multiple genres of live music performed on two stages throughout the day. “Doors open at 10 am, and Kelle Jolly kicks off the morning performances at 10:30,” said Lois McKeever, ORCMA volunteer and event planner. “Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase onsite, and a silent auction runs from 10:30 am to 6 pm. All proceeds support the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association.” Adult tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. A family ticket is available for $30. Children 5-18 years are $5, and children under five years attend free. Call 865483-5569 by February 14th to RSVP for the $50 catered Celebration Dinner with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment by Indus Tennessee. “The Big Galut(e) Klezmer Ensemble is a group we’ve wanted to present in Oak Ridge for quite some time,” said Bill Schwenterly, Chairperson of the Chamber Music Series, unique to the Greater East Tennessee region. “The five-member ensemble will wow listeners with spice and variety and will share insights into the history of Klezmer music and its instrumentation during the 7 pm pre-concert talk and throughout the performance.” The ensemble performs on March 16 at 7:30 pm at Pollard Auditorium. “Something new is always being created in Oak Ridge, and the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra & Chorus capture this spirit with a regional premier of Lucas Richman’s Symphony, This Will Be Our Reply, on March 30 at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center,” said Allcott. The piece is “a call to heal the world” and is based on Leonard Bernstein’s speech “An Artist’s Response to Violence.” It will be sung in Hebrew. Anyone interested in joining the Oak Ridge Chorus is invited to contact the ORCMA office at 865-483-5569 or via email at office@ orcma.org. All are welcome. Eroica, Beethoven’s Sym-
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phony No. 3, will conclude this thought-provoking program. Music Director Dan Allcott will speak about the concert on Monday, March 25, at 4 pm. Contact the ORICL office at 865-481-8222 for more information. Watch for details on a concert-themed event prior to the concert. The Oak Ridge Chorus presents its final concert of the season, Bach to Broadway, on April 13 at 7:30 pm at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. Two intermissions, wine, and hors d’oeuvres complement the silent auction, with proceeds benefiting ORCMA. Adult tickets are $15. “Always an enjoyable evening, the chorus will delight you with Jesu, meine Freude, and then Broadway tunes,” said Jaclyn Johnson, Chorus Director. “This concert clearly shows the versatility of our volunteer Oak Ridge Chorus!” Allcott rounds out the 2018–2019 season with Cham-
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amellia is a shrub prized for its showy flowers in the South’s winter landscape and its glossy evergreen leaves that stay a deep, shiny green all year. These woody plants, which can be rounded shrubs or rangy 20-foot trees, are native to Asia. When they first started gaining in popularity in America in the 1800s, they were thought of as hothouse bloomers or the darlings of the Southern garden, because the Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica) is only cold hardy to about 10 degrees. After decades of breeding with species from South Korea and Japan, hardier varieties are making their way north, and there are plenty of camellias that perform reliably well in Tennessee. Blooms can be as large as five inches across with yellow centers or full in the center with rounded overlapping petals, much like a rose. More than 30,000 cultivars of camellia have been named and introduced according to the American Camellia Society. Depending upon selection, they can vary from blooming in the fall, winter, or spring. Plants are rated as being early flowering (prior to January 1st), mid-season flowering (January through February), and late flowering (March or later). Keep in mind that bloom time can vary depending on environmental factors in your landscape such as sun, soil condition, and water. Once in bloom, flowers can last for a period of four to six weeks, but a hard freeze can burn the blooms, thus shortening their show. Bloom colors include shades of pink, red, lavender, white, and even multi-colored. Selections can also vary in size, growing to a height of 10 feet to 15 feet tall with a spread between six feet to 10 feet wide. Camellia likes an acidic soil (a soil pH below 7.0) with plenty of moisture, and good to excellent drainage is essential. Water as needed in the summer and in times of drought. Camellia will benefit from being fertilized in the spring with a fertilizer labeled for acid-loving shrubs. It thrives in a partial-shade location or a location with morning sun and afternoon shade, and it makes a good, large specimen plant. It can also be used in mixed screens in the garden. Only if needed, prune camellia within two months after it has finished blooming since next year’s flower buds will soon begin to develop. Camellias of old were famous for their lack of winter hardiness (to just USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 7-9 or 0 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit), but the group known as the Ackerman Hybrids buck that trend. William L. Ackerman with the USDA (now retired) bred a series of interspecific crosses between C. oleifera and C. sasanqua, C. hiemalis, or C. vernalis selections. Many, not all, are identified as the winter series, because they bloom in the fall into very early winter. Being reliably hardy as far north as USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6 (-10 to 0 degrees), this group is better equipped to handle the cold. Petals are shed individually when bloom is completed, eliminating the tiresome task of dead-heading for the gardener. I recommend having not just one camellia in your garSHOWER DOOR SPECIAL den, but a couple that are known to flower at different times during the fall through spring seasons. This way you can enjoy having a bit of “flower power” in your landscape when it is least expected! ANY PIVOT HINGE, For more information, visit the International Camellia HEAVY GLASS Society online at www.camellia-ics.org or the American SHOWER DOOR Camellia Society at www.camellias-acs.com.
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1. Baby LOVE What is sweeter than snuggling a newborn? These super-soft plush sloths will be baby’s favorite toy – and a good reminder for them not to grow up too quickly! 2. The LOVE of Friendship Each of our new Art Hearts feature unique artwork and a meaningful sentiment or design for any occasion – friendship, hope, faith, and to give thanks or encouragement. The ornamental key can be used as a display easel, and the gold foil packaging makes for a truly heartfelt gift for a special friend. 3. LOVE Letters from the Heart Nothing says ‘I Love You’ like a handwritten note, and our wide selection of beautiful English greeting cards from Wrendale Designs feature hand-drawn animals with personality and charm. Pair with a quality stationery set and pen, and commit to writing letters to the ones you love all year long! 4. We LOVE Great Causes Last year we were contacted by a young man (whose last name happens to be Hart!) from Paris, TN, and fell in love with his story. Hart always had a heart for developing economies, and after undergrad at UT and then earning a Master’s in
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Economics, he moved to Haiti. He’s partnering with locals Laratte and Rozita, who have talent in their craft and passion for improving their family businesses and communities. We are proud to offer their handmade soapstone heart items and delicious small-batch coffee, with proceeds supporting ECONNEXT to build people, build companies, and build communities. 5. For the LOVE of Food Is the way to your Valentine’s heart through their stomach? Whether your love loves to bake or prefers to sample your homemade treats, make them sweeter with Authentic Mexican Vanilla. Enjoy our selection of decadent Rabbit Creek mixes & other gourmet food items – including our best-selling Raspberry Jalapeño Jam – that foodies will be sure to love! We hope your month is filled with LOVE and invite you into the shop to see our new items and beautiful spring displays. (Or, if you need some puppy LOVE, visit Shopdog Sadie!)
Sip & Sample Gourmet Teas & Assorted Baked Goods made with Authentic Mexican Vanilla
February 21st • 5-7 PM 12556 Kingston Pike
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Dollywood Announces Early Season Job Fairs for 2019
March 1 • 8 PM « March 2 • 2 & 8 PM « March 3 • 1:30 & 7 PM Tennessee Theatre
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OMETHING ROTTEN! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in
1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine).
t’s no secret people everywhere greatly anticipate the 2019 opening of Wildwood Grove, the largest addition to Dollywood in its history. To help welcome guests to this For more information, visit www.tennesseetheatre.com. thrilling new area – and across all of its properties – the Dollywood Company is looking for friendly faces ready to join the team. Job fairs are slated for Saturday, February 9, and Saturday, February 23, at Sevier County High School. Additional job fairs are scheduled for Saturday, March 23, at Seymour Heights Christian Church and Saturday, April 6, at Arrowhead Church in Morristown. Times for all Saturday job fairs are 9 am to 3 pm. Positions are available for the entire length of the 2019 operating season, as well as shorter peak season openings, which are perfect for applicants looking for a fun summer job or a position to help earn a little extra money during the Christmas holidays. Applicants must be 15 years of age or older. Positions are available on several teams like Dollywood’s AFTER fast-paced foods and merchandise teams, as well as park operations positions including ticketing, transportation, house and grounds, and more. Among the openings at Dollywood’s Splash Country are hospitality, lifeguard, and food service positions. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa also has a number of openings available including cooks, food service, and housekeeping positions. Interested applicants may view opportunities, as well as job descriptions and basic requirements for each position, at www.dollywoodjobs.com. Applicants must signify their interest in a position by following the online instructions to complete the application process. Applicants Starting At first. They will be contactBEFORE are encouraged to apply online Starting At ed to schedule an interview appointment following the FOR YOUR NEW KITCHEN Installed! completion of their online application./SF If unable to apply (Limited time offer) /SF Installed! online, technical support will be available on-site. The Dollywood Company plans to host a number of Update Your Existing & Bath Call today and let usKitchen help you job fairs throughout the season to give potential employCabinetry at Just a Fraction of design your Forever Kitchen the Cost! ees an opportunity to attend at the time that best suits • Wide Choice of Refacing Options their individual needs. Additionally, new job opportuni• Limited Lifetime Warranty • All New Door & Drawer Fronts ties always are posted throughout the year at dollywood• No Demolition • New Premium Hardware jobs.com. • NSF Approved, Never Needs Sealing • Choice of Styles, Colors, Patterns & Finishes The Dollywood Company employees receive a vari• No Subcontractors • Done in Days, Not Weeks ety of unique benefits, including access to the Dollywood • Financing Available • No Demolition Family Healthcare Center, along with complimentary • Ask About Our Cabinet Refacing • Financing Available Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country admission for family and friends. Employees also take part in Dollywood’s Park Perks program, which provides free or reduced admission to a large number of regional attractions, theaters, and experiences. A comprehensive QUARTZ u GLASS u STONE benefits package, Buddy including medical, & Patti Baker, dental, and vision, Buddy & Patti Baker, is available for qualified full-time employees. Owners and Husband and Wife Team Numerous Owners and Husband and Wife Team granitetransformations.com opportunities also are available to help employees develop leadership skills.for over 14 years ilies like yours Creating dream kitchens for families like yours for over 14 years Voted the world’s Friendliest Theme Park each year on Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932 865-622-2381 | 10539 Lexington Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932 since 2012, Dollywood’s welcoming environment makes fer cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value. All homeowners *Limited time offer. Some restrictions apply. See store for details. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value. All homeowners an excellent placeExpress for anyone who desiresGAto30329. be part of es it located at 1791 Northeast Way., Suite 100, Atlanta, must be present and loans are provided by Green Sky Credit Services located at 1791 Northeast Express Way., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329. helping park guests create lifelong memories.
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