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Pittsylvania County: A Brief History by Joyce Wilburn

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4 Gamblers by Ann Garbett 5 Trisha McDowell The Silver Lining in a Dark Cloud of Injustice by Joyce Wilburn

Editor's Note

Never say it’s too hot, too humid, too rainy, too (fill-in-theblank) to do something, because you’ll end up staying inside and missing all the fun. You can’t control the weather, only your reaction to it. So, slap on lots of sunscreen, grab a bottle of cold water, and let’s have some hot fun in the summer time. First on the to-do list is watching the boys of summer play, because it’s not summer until you’re sitting in the bleachers at a baseball game while eating a hot dog and drinking an ice-cold beverage. The Danville Braves will play 15 home games at Dan Daniel Park during July. Their schedule can be found at www.dbraves.com or 434.797.3792. Next on my list is the 4th of July community celebration at the Crossing at the Dan, which begins with an early morning foot race, continues with meeting the Danville Braves at the Farmers’ Market, and ends with watching fireworks at nightfall after listening to the 6:30 p.m. concert of patriotic tunes by the Danville Symphony Orchestra. Whew! If you need a break from playing so hard, pick up Emyl Jenkin’s newest book reviewed on page – and then meet her on July 25th at the Gingerbread House. You’ll enjoy chatting with this former Danvillian and then carrying home one of her signed books. When you’re entertaining outof-town family and friends, take them on the new guided walking tour of Millionaires’ Row. Look on page – for details about The Secrets Inside. Include this tour on your own staycation and I guarantee that you’ll have more fun than Linda Lemery did on her staycation. See what I mean on page --. There are also opportunities to experience art, music, drama and a plethora of other activities. Who said summer days were lazy? Have fun!

6 She Said He Said / House Woes by Dena Hill and Larry Oldham Core Physical Therapy & Cheryl Hancock A Hands-On Approach by Joyce Wilburn

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Summer Camp Stimulates the Mind by Deborah Morehead

Summer Camp Rocks by Liz Sater

9 Experience the Dan River Like Never Before by T Butler Around the Table / Let’s Go on a Picnic by Annelle Williams

10 Spotting Exceptional Customer Service by Ellen Bass

My Side of Depression – A Review by April Hawkins

Looking at the Big Picture by Kathryn Davis

11 Second Thoughts / I Rest My Case by Kim Clifton

Totally Random Science at the Danville Science Center by Nancy Tait

Associate Editor Larry G. Aaron larry.aaron@gmail.com (434.792.8695) Lynne Bjarnesen, Kim Clifton, Joey Faucette, Jane Govoni, Hope Harris-Gayles, Dena Hill, Linda Lemery, Julia Maultsby, Larry Oldham, R.S. Petrick, Alice Saunders, Nancy Tait, Heather Vipperman, Joyce Wilburn, Annelle Williams, Liz Whittaker, Fred Wydner

Business Manager Paul Seiple paul@evincemagazine.com (434.791.7353) Sales Manager Larry Oldham larry@evincemagazine.com (434.728.3713) Sales Associates Kim Demont (434.836.1247) kim@evincemagazine.com Misty Cook (434.728.2905) Julia Maultsby (434.489.1014 ) juliamaultsby@comcast.net Art & Production Director Vaden & Associates (Dan Vaden) Graphic Designer Kim Demont

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Andrew Scott Brooks Editor Joyce Wilburn joyce@evincemagazine.com (434.799.3160)

Contributing Writers

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OICE for Artistry

The Charlie Poole Festival Returns for 14th Year by M.S. Aiken Three Cheers for the Red, White & Blue by Heather Vipperman

15 Reflecting Forward / Look Up the Words You Don’t Know A Tribute to My Dad by Linda Lemery

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eVince is a monthly news magazine covering the arts, entertainment, education, economic development, and lifestyle in Danville and the surrounding areas. We print and distribute eVince free of charge due entirely to the generosity of our advertisers. In our pages appear views from across the social spectrum. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. We reserve the right to accept, reject, and edit all submissions and advertisements.

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Photo of Leah B. Whitt by Frank Van Valkenburg

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Meet Some of Our Writers

Reproduction or use in whole or in part in any medium without written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited.

For Subscriptions, call 434.799.3160. We now accept Visa, MC, and Discover for ad payments Hope Harris-Gayles is the Communication Manager at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center in South Boston.

R.S. Petrick has appeared in numerous productions for The Little Theatre of Danville, Inc. and Averett University.

Nancy Tait

Jane Wiseman Govoni

Nancy is the public relations manager for the Danville Science Center, the Science Museum of Virginia, and the Virginia Aviation Museum.

lives by the dictum, "so many books . . . so little time." Jane teaches English at Averett University, where she gets to read for a living. A native Danvillian, she has returned to town from decades in other places.

Deadline for submission of August stories, articles, ads, and calendar items is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Submit stories and articles to: joyce@evincemagazine.com. Submit calendar items to: kim@evincemagazine.com. For ad information contact a sales associate or sales manager above.


Evince Magazine Remember the freedom you felt as a child running barefoot? The joy of new grass tickling your toes? The fun of being with your family at summer reunions or while on vacation? Unfortunately, memories of childhood and other important occasions quickly fade unless they are preserved in a concrete way. Knowing this, many local and out-of-town families rely on portrait photographer, Frank Van Valkenburg, to preserve their treasured life events. Frank and his wife, Carol, have been business partners for over 35 years working from the first floor of their 1890s home on West Main Street--Frank is the creative one behind the camera and Carol is the business manager. A native of Oklahoma, Frank attended the University of Colorado on a football scholarship and moved to Danville after graduation to accept a job as shift supervisor at Goodyear. His passion for photography developed a few years later, when daughter Feletia was born and he wanted to capture her every move. Carol’s father recognized Frank’s talent and knowing that Frank would flourish with a more professional camera, he gave his son-in-law a Rangefinder, a camera he had purchased in Japan shortly after World War II. In 1972, Frank switched to a 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ medium format Hasselblad camera, which he used to take the July Evince cover picture. The newest twist in his photography is a collaboration with art photographer Heather Michelle Bjoershol, who designed a technique combining art and photography. The equipment and methodology has changed over the decades and so have the subjects in front of the camera. In the late 1980s, Frank’s photography hobby morphed into a business when he was hired by Dan River Mills to create pictures using their sheets, comforters, and accent pillows. Those pictures, taken at The Furniture Showroom in downtown Danville, traveled throughout the world on DRM Bed in a Bag packages to the shelves of JC

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Penney, Wal-Mart, Sears, Macy’s and other stores. Today, the Van Valkenburg photography business revolves more around people than products. When children come to the studio, Carol encourages them to play so they will become oblivious to the camera. Also, Frank likes to photograph without the intrusion of artificial lights because subjects, especially children, become more relaxed. Although natural light makes for a more pleasing picture, it is very hard to control. Maybe that is why Frank has the only naturallight studio on the East Coast. When the weather is favorable, Frank photographs in the garden behind the couple’s residence where colorful flowers, wooden gates, winding paths, and rock walls provide numerous opportunities for unique portrait settings. The beach is another favorite spot for portraits. Four months every year, the Van Valkenburgs

Summer Science Adventure and Day Camps by Nancy Tait

Wondering what the children will do during the hot month of July? Check out what’s happening at the Danville Science Center. If they want to engineer hidden alarms and towers, register for Design Squad. This Adventure Camp for children ages 9 to13 meets the week of Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Are there amateur detectives at your house? They can hone their investigative skills, analyze a crime scene, gather evidence and compare fingerprints to solve a crime in Crime Scene Science: Part II. This Adventure Camp for children ages 9 to13 meets the week of Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Adventure Camps are $85 per week or $75 for members. A snack is provided each day. Want more ideas? Plant a flower. Create crafts using recycled materials. Take nature hikes. Discover how to reuse materials, recycle materials and reduce what you consume in Camp Clean Up! Recycle & Reuse. This Science Day Camp meets the week of Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10. Children ages 3-5 meet 9:30 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5-7 meet 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

travel to Hilton Head, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, and Virginia Beach for their customers, who come from across the country sometimes booking their vacations around their portrait appointment. But, wherever the location, the Van Valkenburgs’ goal has always been the same – to help their clients remember those special moments in life. n Frank and Carol Van Valkenburg have been in the portrait photography business for 35 years. n Van Valkenburg portraits are displayed at 23 locations of Strasburg Children, The Brown Bean Café at the Gingerbread House in Danville, and N’Tended for Kids in Danville and Lynchburg. n More information can be obtained by calling 434.799.4635 or visiting www.photographybyvanvalkenburg,com

Discover the creatures that live in the water. Decorate a treasure chest. Find out how much of Earth is covered with water at Camp Ocean Voyage. This Science Day Camp meets the week of Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17. Children ages 3-5 meet 9:30 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5-7 meet 1:30 to 4 p.m. Find out how to take care of pets. You may already know about dog and cat care, but what about turtle, bird or iguana care? Learn how to choose a pet. Take on the role of a pet store owner, a zookeeper, and a veterinarian as you learn to take care of different animals at Camp Pet Care. This Science Day Camp meets the week of Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24. Children ages 3-5 meet 9:30 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5-7 meet 1:30 to 4 p.m. Take a trip around the world without leaving Danville. Explore the Amazon rainforest. Take a safari to Africa. Go on a walkabout in Australia. Visit southwestern deserts. Have a luau in Hawaii at Camp World Travelers. This Science Day Camp meets the week of Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31. Children ages 3-5 meet 9:30 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5-7 meet 1:30 to 4 p.m. Science Day Camps are $75 per week or $65 for members. A snack is provided each day. For more information call 434.791.5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org. The Science Center is located at 677 Craghead Street.

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Carol Lawson – Breathing New Life into the YWCA by Joyce Wilburn

When YWCA Board President Laura Meder talks about their new executive director, Carol Lawson, three things come to mind, “She has good people skills; she’s organized and she has experience with a diversity of people and issues.” Those qualities are apparent within minutes of meeting the silver-haired woman from central London in her neat corner office at Danville’s 750 Main Street. She is able to simultaneously welcome visitors with a smile and a handshake, solve a minor crisis that is brought to her attention, and converse intelligently about the value of the world’s oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization. Sounds like a description of Super Woman, doesn’t it? Some observers say that it was super-human effort by many people including the former board president, Nancy Jiranek, that brought the YWCA back to life in April after being closed for 2 ½ years. Lawson and the volunteer board of sixteen are now nurturing that newborn and compare the YW to a “phoenix rising from the ashes.” Not only is this a new beginning for the local chapter, things have changed on the national level too. “When I came on-board, I found that the YWCA had changed its mission statement,” says Lawson referring to the May 3rd vote by the YW General Assembly to make its goal “eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” Lawson embraces those ideals. “I lived in a city of 12 million people of all nationalities and we never had legal segregation. I believe everyone can live in harmony and be treated with dignity and respect,” she says and accepts the job of empowering women with equal enthusiasm.

With a degree in psychology from the University of Westminster in London, England, where she eventually taught and six years of working at the Southside Community Services Board in Halifax County, Virginia, where she worked with building codes and health codes for three counties, Lawson is well-qualified to lead the YW through its re-opening and the re-establishment of educational programs and activities. The first item on the to-do list, which was recently accomplished, is the reopening of the indoor pool with the help of Acting Aquatics Director, Anne Gillispie, and life guard Thomas Bryan. The pool is open daily except Sundays for laps, aerobics, swim lessons, open swim, and parties. Unlimited swimming is available for $45 a month for a family of five; $300 a year for individuals. Pool parties cost $100 which includes one hour in the pool and one hour in the party room. Membership is open to women and men for $50 a year, but men do not have voting privileges. Current membership is around 100 and Meder is expecting that to grow as word spreads. “We are open and rising from the ashes to be an exciting place for people to

New Exhibit Helps Explain Modern Art by Lynne Bjarnesen

Are you like many people who don’t understand or know how to interpret modern art? A visit to the current exhibit at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History might help solve that problem. Modern Masters is an introduction to the styles and movements of the first half of the 20th century: Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Neo-Romanticism, Non-Objective art and Abstract Expressionism. Some of the artists represented include Lipchitz, Villon, Arp, Lam, Miro, Masson, Dali, Giacometti, Hundertwasser, Gottlieb, Motherwell, Marini, Calder, and Alechinsky. It also features examples of works by some of the important artists who were not aligned with a particular style, such as Chagall, Pignon, and Modigliani. With the exception of Dadaism, modern art was not a deliberate revolt against earlier movements as much as it was an experimental progression. Modern artists refused to be limited by the same confinements and increasingly expanded the meanings of art. As new definitions of art and new theories of the human spirit were introduced, modern artists eagerly welcomed the possibilities and began exploring the world from different vantage points.

come and participate,” she says with the contagious enthusiasm that continues to breathe new life into an old institution. • The YWCA opened in Danville in 1904 and closed in October 2006 because of financial difficulties. It re-opened in April 2009. • The brick facility at 750 Main Street was built in 1973 and the indoor pool was added later. • The 16-member Board of Directors is led by President Laura Meder; VicePresident Kimbal Campbell; Treasurer Ella Lambert; and Secretary Sandy Saunders. • Membership is open to all. • For more information, call 434.792.1522 or visit www.ywca.org. • Register for Taking Charge of Your Health: Fun Summer Ideas to Feeling Great. Session #1 July 14 Focus on Diabetes; #2 July 21 Focus on Cancer Prevention & the Immune System #3 July 28 Focus on the Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet. All sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for all or $8 per session for YW members; $25 for all or $10 per session for non-members.

At the same time, new modes of expression emerged and the world began to look like a different place. Many of the artists represented in this exhibition emigrated to New York in the l940s with the help of the Emergency Rescue Committee. Their art reflects both their sense of displacement and the general angst of the 20th century. Accompanied by text panels that describe each of the art movements, the exhibition helps to focus the myriad styles and developments of the modem art world. Another exhibit, What’s So Radical About Impressionism?, features 12 large-scale photo reproductions of works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts collection by Cezanne, Renoir and Van Gogh, which are contrasted with earlier, more traditional artists such as Poussin. n The DMFAH at 975 Main Street is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. n Admission fee is $5 for adults; $4 for seniors and students; children 7 and under are admitted free. n There is no charge for Museum members. Residents of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County are admitted free the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. n Visit www.danvillemuseum.org or call 434.793.5644 for more information.


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Visit Averett University during Virginia Private College Week July 27-Aug. 1

Band of the Nation’s Capital to Perform in Danville by Liz Wittaker & Heather Vipperman

Before you finish reading this article, find your calendar and highlight Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m., Carrington Pavilion. Erase your other commitments for that evening and plan to be entertained by one of the best bands in the nation—the 257th Army Band. Featuring patriotic, popular, and concert band classics and instrumental soloists, the band manages to always completely engage and captivate their audience. Highlights of the free concert will range from their own version of Dancing with the Stars to an all out mini-drum battle and a possible Elvis sighting. When the Corcoran Cadets were assembled in 1883, it was impossible to foresee the longevity of their service in the District of Columbia. Known today as the Band of the Nation’s Capital, the heritage of the 257th Army Band is honorable. Noted historical performances include the burial of the Unknown Soldier in 1921 and musical support for the funerals of Presidents Harding and Kennedy. Most recently, they gained national attention performing at the inauguration of President Obama. This military band is unique in that it reports directly to the President of the United States. n n n n

It’s a great time to: •Check out our Student Center, residence halls and other campus landmarks •Find out about scholarships and other college funding opportunities •Learn about our academic programs and exciting NCAA Division III athletic teams Call Averett’s Admissions office today at 791-4996, or visit www. averett.edu/admissions for the complete schedule and to register.

Gates open at 6 p.m. The performance starts at 7.pm. The Carrington Pavilion is located at 629 Craghead Street. Concessions will be available. For more information see the ad on page 15 or visit www.257armyband.com.

http://www.averett.edu

July Promotionals July 2 Ashley Home Store Night

July 3 Pregame concert by 29th Army Infantry Band Independence Day Fireworks

July 4 Military Appreciation Night Get a GA ticket for $1.00 w/ valid Military ID Game Starts at 6 pm

July 9

T-Shirt Give-a-way

July 10 Faith Night #1 July 17 & 18 Alltel Night July 25 Christmas in July – Christmas give-a-way ornament give-a-way. S Sponsored by

August Promotionals (Partial) August 7

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Bill “Tiny” Setliff Bobblehead give-a-way

August 15

Back to School Night sponsored by

August 22 Mayberry Deputy

Annual Appearance

August 23 Game Times: M-S 7 pm • Sun 4 pm. • July 4 • 6 pm Home

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Game times & promotions subject to change.

Fan Appreciation Night Fireworks Following the Game

Call 434.797.3792 for more information. For updated & season long promotions, go to www.dbraves.com


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She Said by Dena Hill Stuck in a Food Rut Life is too short and the other day I just happen to mention that it would be nice to go to a new restaurant for a change. I didn't really have any place in mind, just somewhere different. I knew as soon as I opened my mouth, I was in deep trouble. I braced myself for another one of your tirades and ongoing conversation about why we should or should not try another restaurant. I have become accustomed to the fact that you know something about everything. I accepted that when we became engaged. I am not challenging you; however, I would like to state my case openly. Steaks, countrystyle steak, prime rib steak, hamburger steak, pork chops, fried chicken, creamed potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, collard greens, peanut butter and jelly, Hall's pastry (everyday), hotdogs, macaroni and cheese, and stewed tomatoes, pretty much sums up your idea of perfect meals. I, on the other hand, would like to state that there are other foods waiting to be tasted. I really don't mind fixing you anything your little old heart desires because I love you. How about some Thai, Japanese, or Chinese cuisine just to break up the monotony? But you don’t like to try new things. Could it hurt to think outside the box and take me to a different restaurant so that my palate could experience something exotic one more time before I die? Is that asking too much? It's not like I want you to move to another country; I just want you to enjoy the taste of other cultures. You might find something you’ve been missing all your life. Then again, knowing you, eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches throughout eternity is probably your cup of tea.

he Said by Larry Oldham I can appreciate your asking me to expand my horizons. I suspect that every woman in the world would like to change her man into just what she always wanted or to put it in your vernacular, “help you to become the man I always knew you could be.” You know I want to please you. That is what I live for daily. Most everything you ask me to do, I really try to do for you. But food-- I mean you are treading on sacred ground here. A man's home is his castle and a man's food is pretty darn close to his castle. But don’t mind me, I am all for change. Mostly, I am all for changing you. How about if you tried collard greens, banana pudding, or calamari, or peanut butter-egg sandwiches? When I ask you to taste these scrumptious items, you turn up your nose and make that funny face, as if I had choked your dog. We are all different and have our own needs. This week your needs include eating foreign foods. Hopefully, this is a passing fancy that will go away next time Kohl’s has a sale and your mind goes into another direction. Please don't take this the wrong way. I mean if your mind is really set on tasting exotic food, I am willing to sacrifice my needs to make you happy. I don't always have to have my way-- even though I don’t whine as much when you give in. Besides, the restaurant hostess would never know if I snuck in a Happy Meal. If I am going to do this for you, you might as well be shopping in the collard green section next week at the grocery store. One favor begets another, I always say.

She said He said

Now Showing! June 4–Sept. 20, 2009 Fire an air cannon, fly through a simulation, stack blocks to defy gravity, sort sounds with the Pipes of Pan and be

Butterfly Station and Garden

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Now through Oct. 18, 2009 Beautiful butterflies, moths and the fascinating plants they need to survive. Let the beauty of the Butterfly Station and Garden inspire you to create your own butterfly haven.

Celebrate With Science! Saturday, July 4 Build and launch rockets from 9–11 a.m. and 1–4 p.m.

Summer Science Camps Now through July 27 From the Great Outdoors to Pet Care, we have weeklong science fun for ages 3-13. Register now!

677 CRAGHEAD ST. DANVILLE, VA (434) 791-5160 •

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He Said / She Said can be seen in Showcase Magazine.


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July 2009

ASK DR. JUDITH

Final Chance to See Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell by R.S. Petrick

Judith A. Ostrowski, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Danville ENT Associates, Inc.

Q: Dr. Judith, What is ear wax? A: Ear wax, also called cerumen, is the substance

secreted by special glands and hair follicles in the ear canal. It serves a very important purpose . It is designed to lubricate the skin and maintain the correct acid balance of the ear canal. Maintaining the correct acid balance prevents infections, mold growth and yeast infections in the ear canal. Ear wax is naturally extruded (pushed out of ) the ear canal by the natural action of the dead skin sloughing off the ear canal. Inserting a cotton swab into the ear canal pushes the wax back into the canal, acting like a ramrod. This can cause the canal to become plugged (impacted) with ear wax. Cotton swabs inserted into the canal also cause injury to the ear canal by scratching it or to the ear drum through a perforation. Some people do have excess wax production and get impacted ear canals. It is then necessary to remove the ear wax. This is best done by someone with the proper education, training and equipment. Serious problems can occur if wax is not removed correctly. The ear canal and ear drum can be damaged. If someone has a compromised immune system, is diabetic or on blood thinners they must have the wax removed by an MD, NP, or PA. If there is a recurrent problem with ear wax impactions, starting a cerumen management regimen may be recommended. There are home remedies and over the counter products that can be used. Discussion with your MD is recommended before using these preparations to make sure there is no medical contraindication. Ear candling MUST be avoided. An ear candle is a wax covered cone that is placed into the ear canal and then lit on fire. Supposedly, the heat from the fire creates a vacuum that sucks out ear wax. No studies indicate that this process works. In fact, it has been shown that the wax from the ear candle can drip down into the ear canal! Burns, ear drum perforations and impacted wax can result from ear candling.

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So, you do realize that 2009 is the 70th anniversary of that classic epic film of southern gentility and northern aggression, Gone with the Wind. And you also remember that this past February, Little Theatre of Danville premiered the national community theatre production of Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell, a clever, hugely comedic, and mostly true depiction of the making of that tête-à-tête amoureux, among other things, between Rhett Butler and Scarlet O’Hara. As luck would have it, you failed to view this wonderful production due to conflicts with one of the 17 other scheduled events for that weekend (in a town where some say there’s nothing to do), or you planned to come to that Sunday matinee when it sleeted during the winter season’s final weather advisory. Well, good things do come to those who wait, because The Little Theatre of Danville will perform this masterful production for a final 3-day engagement at The Prizery in historic downtown South Boston, July 23 through July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Jane R. Reid, Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell tells the story of a frantic week in the lives of legendary Hollywood producer David Selznick, screenwriter Ben Hecht, director Victor Fleming, and Selznick’s personal secretary. The year is 1939

Around the Table Juicy July Ribs and More by Annelle Williams Find more recipes, on my blog: http://aroundannellestable.blogspot.com/

(about 3 lbs. each)

2 T Ancho chili powder 1 T brown sugar 2 tsp. garlic salt ¼ tsp. cayenne 2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cinnamon 12 oz. Barbecue Sauce*

434.792.0830 • 800.368.7183 www.denthc.com Hours 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• This show is a partnership between Danville Little Theatre and The Prizery. • Tickets are: adults $15; senior citizen $12; college students $10; youth $5.00. • Call 434.572.8339 for more information.

Art, Music, Drama All at the North Theatre by Alice Saunders

Summer is a busy time at the North Theatre and you should be a part of the activity. The breath-taking paintings of Inara (Ina) Dodson are on display in the upstairs gallery at 629 North Main Street through September. Be sure to visit the gallery when you are at the

If you love ribs but don't have the equipment or the time to do a real smoking job, I have a recipe that will turn your Fourth of July into a flavor celebration. You do need to plan ahead, but handson time is minimal. After a good 'rub', some quality time in the oven, and just a few minutes on the grill, you can deliver delicious ribs to the table and still have time to enjoy the party with the rest of your guests. When preparing meat for grilling, use either a rub, a marinade, or both. The result is tender, juicy meat with lots of flavor. For meats that require longer cooking times, use a rub and precook in a low temperature oven, finally turning to the

North Theatre for one of its many July offerings described below. The summer series on selected Impressionist painters continues with a discussion on Paul Gauguin by Thomas Saunders on Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. followed by a showing of the 1943 film The Moon and Sixpence--W. Somerset Maugham’s account of Gauguin’s life. Local artist, Robert Marsh, will present a program on the late 19th century American artist, Mary Cassatt, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. The children’s drama camp culminates in a production of Beauty and the Beast, a Broadway Jr. musical, at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1. The Sunday, August 2, matinee begins at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at Rippe’s, 559 Main Street, after July 17. Don’t forget the remaining two films in the summer series presented by The North Theatre Vintage Movie Guild. Auntie Mame will be shown on Sunday, July 19. This 1958 movie tells the story of an orphan who goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father’s estate objects to the aunt’s lifestyle. Planning ahead-North by Northwest, a 1959 American suspense film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason, will be shown on Sunday, August 23 beginning at 2:00 p.m. There is no charge for either movie. Call 434.792.2700 for more information.

grill for the finishing touch--that's when you add the sauce. This technique will prevent overcooking and drying out the meat before it's had time to cook thoroughly. As a tribute to our flag, make a Red, White and Blue Berry Parfait. Besides being very patriotic, it's also light, delicious and refreshing. Make two batches of sauce--one blueberry, one strawberry. Add 1 cup pureed berries, ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to small sauce pan; cook until reduced to about 1 cup, then cool. Layer vanilla ice cream into parfait glasses with the two syrups, and top with a few fresh berries.

Grilled Baby-Back Ribs 2 slabs baby-back ribs

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and Hollywood’s all abuzz. Great movies are in the works, The Wizard of Oz, Wuthering Heights and of course producer David Selznick’s folly, Gone with the Wind. Unfortunately, the script for Gone with the Wind just doesn’t work for Selznick. What’s an all powerful movie producer to do? Rewrite the movie script in seven days for a book that took ten years to write. No problem, or is it? Frankly my dear, this is a mustsee for all those who enjoy all things southern. You don’t have to be overly familiar with Margaret Mitchell’s novel to enjoy this reflection on a golden era of Hollywood.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix the spices. Rub both sides of ribs with spice mix. (For a prepared spice mix, try McCormick's Grill Mates Sweet and Smoky Rub.) Line large baking pan with foil. Add 1/2 cup water to bottom of pan. Add rubbed ribs, cover and seal around

edges with foil. Place in oven and cook for about 2 hours, until very tender. Pour off accumulated juices. Recipe can be prepared to this point earlier in the day. Refrigerate until ready to grill. Prepare grill for medium heat. Brush ribs with barbecue sauce. Place on medium grill for about 6-8 minutes per side. Reapply sauce when turning to second side. Cut ribs and serve with extra sauce.

Barbecue Sauce

(For a prepared sauce, try Sweet Baby Ray's Honey Chipotle Sauce.) ¾ cup cider vinegar 1 cup ketchup ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. Ancho chili powder 1 tsp. garlic salt ½ stick butter chipotle Tabasco sauce to taste


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Stay Married Forever and Celebrate by Dr. Joey Faucette, Marriage Coach

I love celebrations, don’t you? Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, National Ice Cream Month, Tuesdays—they’re all fair game for me to throw a party. My love of celebrations comes from the fact that I just love all kinds of people. Celebrations give me a chance to share the love with people and that energizes me. My wife loves celebrations, too, but she’s more introverted than I am and that makes a big difference in how we celebrate. Knowing that she’s an introvert dictates how I celebrate with her. For instance, when it’s her birthday, I remind myself that I’m not throwing a party for me, but for her. Because I’m extroverted, I love lots of people at parties—the more, the merrier. Knowing this, my wife had about 250 people over for my 40th birthday party. I didn’t eat until everyone had left—too many people to see and hug and thank for coming. I wanted to do the same for her on her 40th birthday, but then realized that she’s Introverted. (Remember it’s her party, not mine.) So I had a quiet dinner party with three other couples and found out later that it would have been just fine to invite only one other couple. It’s normal to assume that you and your spouse have the same preferences, but that’s just not accurate. It’s a projection of your personality type onto your spouse. That’s why it’s important, if you want to Stay Married Forever, to understand your own personality preferences first and how they affect your relationship with your spouse. Here are 3 critically important things to consider about celebrations and Staying Married Forever: 1. Celebrate as often, creatively, and passionately as possible. Life is too short for you to entrench your marriage in business-as-usual. 2. When creating a celebration experience for your spouse, do so with her/his personality preferences in mind, not yours. 3. Talk about your (less intimate) celebration experiences with other couples. You’ll inspire them to celebrate, too, giving them the gift of Staying Married Forever.

Celebrating is a springboard to Staying Married Forever so jump on in this summer! • •

Adapted from The Ultimate Stay Married Forever At-Home Study Course. For more information, visit www.StayMarriedForever.org.

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To encourage exceptional customer service, the Dan River Hospitality and Travel Committee of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and EVINCE would like to recognize those who give it. When you experience exceptional customer service, tell us about it in 300 words or less. Include your name and phone number. Email your story to joyce@evincemagazine.com. The chosen honoree will receive a small gift and a framed copy of the published story citing his/her exceptional service.

by Fred Wydner Anne Satterfield, Financial Center Manager at Wachovia on Riverside Drive, was an angel for my bride, Amanda, and me. Long story short, Amanda embarked on a trip to Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois and while packing, she accidentally left every form of cash at home. I mean she had no credit cards, no debit cards, no cash, no checkbook, nothing! Obviously, Amanda was in a serious state of distraught after discovering the oversight. When I received the phone call, I went straight to Wachovia where I met Anne Satterfield. She was extremely kind, polite, and dedicated to helping me take care of Amanda, who at this point was several hundred miles away from home. Not only did Anne request a new debit card be sent overnight from Wachovia Corporate, she also sent a short-term ATM card to Amanda overnight, so she’d have access to cash. Anne mentioned that she did not have any control over the delivery of the debit card from Wachovia, but she did have control over the ATM card and she’d make sure it was sent and received. True to her word, the ATM card arrived but the debit card did not. Some individuals would have stopped there, which would have been satisfactory, but Anne continued to check on Amanda throughout her trip to make sure she had access to funds up until the day she returned home. For her efforts, I truly believe Anne Satterfield deserves to be recognized and given the Spotting Exceptional Customer Service Award.

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Evince Magazine Lend Me Your Ears We’re up to our ears in new technology these days. Fancy gadgets are fun, but I think there’s something to be said for simpler times. I miss having a Bluetooth because I ate cotton candy, not because I need wireless connectivity to make a hands-free phone call. Advances in mobile phones are great, but I just can’t get used to people talking to voices inside their heads...especially if they gesture while doing it. My first encounter with this phenomenon was in the mall where I saw a man standing alone shaking his fist and yelling about lost car keys. I thought he’d lost his marbles until I saw a little silver thingamajig in the middle of his ear. I don’t like gizmos that work without my touching them. Shoot, I’ve never liked cruise control when driving because I don’t know what to do with my feet. Besides, if my head has to stay alert, my right foot should also have to toe the line. The same principle applies to using a telephone…it’s not enough for my fingers to walk through the yellow pages–they should also be gripping the receiver. I don’t know how people stand to wear those headsets. That’s too close for me: I’m used to my ears ringing only when I’ve taken too much aspirin. Even though phones were invented for talking, with the new

Second T houghts by Kim Clifton ©2009

models I find myself typing more than dialing, which isn’t always easy...since there seems to be a direct correlation between the advancement of technology and the dimensions of the gadget that’s created. The more complex it is, the smaller it becomes. Like the Blackberry Pearl™ which is dwarfed in size by a Snickers bar. This tiny phone lets me do all kinds of stuff… check email, take pictures, make videos, listen to music and watch American Idol. Using it, however, requires an expensive two-year contract, fingertips the size of a preschooler and a good pair of reading glasses. If you’re in the market to buy one, you know we’ve come a long way from connecting two orange juice cans with twine. There’s a healthy crop of phones out there with the freshest selections available from Apple™’s orchard or Blackberry™’s patch. With tons of juicy features, it’s hard to pick a rotten one from either yield.

For most people, that is. Readers of my column probably suspect I’m fairly crazy...judging by the things I write. Now they’ll be convinced of it, when they discover that I actually prefer the Jitterbug™ brand of phone. It has a keypad with numbers that can be seen from another state. What’s more…the only thing you use it for is to make and receive calls. Since these new-fangled phones come with more amenities than an all-inclusive vacation cruise, we’ve become a nation controlled by ADD…Attention Deficit Devices. Seems I can maintain a conversation with friends only until they get a better offer…such as an incoming text message or email. Gone are the days when listening out for the phone meant raising the kitchen window when I was working in the yard. Now it means I take it with me, either by strapping it to my ear or hooking it onto my belt. No doubt about it. Cell phones have really gotten out of hand.

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Sign-Up for Summer Digital Arts Camp for Teens & Adults

by Hope Harris-Gayles Kids and adults can go to camp this month at The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC) in South Boston. Both groups will learn new digital media skills at The Summer Digital Arts Camp ‘s classes in Digital Photography, Video, Digital Music, Animation, and Podcasting. Users of all levels are welcome including students who need to improve skills or adults who want to stay current with new technologies impacting the workplace. All classes will be taught by award-winning digital professionals in the SVHEC’s state-of-the-art Apple Macintosh lab. Charles Woods, who will be teaching a digital photography and stop-action animation class, is the recipient of 2 National Addy Awards, 14 Local Addy Awards, the Gold Lightbulb, and the Metro DC Art Directors Club Award. A second photography class will be taught by Tyler Henderson who has taken photos for Bloomberg News and the Associated Press. His photographs have been featured in Time magazine’s “Year in Review-2007.” The camp’s other distinguished instructors include award-winning filmmaker Paul Hinson and SVHEC Digital Art and Design Coordinator Ben Capozzi. A highlight of the camp is the culminating public celebration and presentation of the work done by camp participants on August 7. Making a special appearance at the celebration will be South Boston’s own awardwinning filmmaker, William Sutphin, who has been named Best African American Student Filmmaker for 2008 by the Directors Guild of America East. His latest short film Uncle Killa currently airs on HBO. For more information, visit www.svhed.org, email info@svhed.org, or call 434.572.5440 or 800.283.0098.


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July Calendar Through July 29

Swim Lessons. M/W. YMCA – 434.792.0621.

Through July 31

Swim Lessons YWCA See story page -Parent/Tot Swim Lessons. YMCA – 434.792.0621. Garden Delights – Photo Display – Intimate view of the Butterfly Station and Garden. Danville Science Center – 434.791.5160. Summer Digital Arts Camp See story page

Through August 16

Civil War Fashion Exhibit – Showcase clothing and jewelry worn during the 1860s. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History – 434.793.5644.

Through August 21

Danville Museum Exhibits – See story page --

Through September 20

Totally Random Science Exhibit – The science may be random, but the fun is on purpose. Danville Science Center – 434.791.5160.

Through September 30

Inara Dodson Art Exhibit – See story page

July 1

Senior Bowling Tournament. 10 am–12 pm. Riverside Lanes – 434.791.2695.

July 1 (thru 27)

Danville Braves Baseball. Times vary. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.797.3792. See ad page .

July 1 (thru 29)

RiverCity Toastmasters - Conquer you fear of public speaking. Weds, 1 pm. National College of Business and Technology. 434.793.6822. Guitar for Youth & Teens Class – Ages 5-17. Wed 5 pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848. Guitar for Adults Class – Wed 5:30 pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

July 2 (thru 30)

Fitness for Older Adults, Ladies & ABSolute Fitness. Tues/Thurs, 9–11 am; Ladies 10 am–12 pm; ABSolute Fitness 10:30-11:30 am. City Armory. 434.797.8848. Summer Lecture Series. 7/2 - Senior Scams; 7/9 - All about Bluebirds; 7/16 - Cooking with Louise; 7/23 - Writing Your Life Story; 7/30 - Virginia Department of Forestry. 9:30 am. Chatham Community Center – 434.432.3115.

July 3

First Friday Art Walk – Visit the studios, meet the artists and find handcrafted items at great prices. 5–7 pm. Studio 107, Martinsville. 276.632.3221. Fridays at the Crossing See ad page Celebration 2009: Martinsville Speedway. 540.634.4645 Auto Racing – Bailey’s Late Model 200/Limited 100/Pure Stock 50. Fireworks. 7 pm. South Boston Speedway – 434.572.2695.

July 3 (thru 31)

Family Fun Fridays - Familyoriented activities with special

events and presentations. 2-4 pm. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4185.

July 4

Patriot Challenge Trail Run. 7-11 am. Angler’s Park. 434.793.4636. Community Celebration. – Farmers Market opens at 8 am. Danville Braves signing autographs, hot dogs, apple pie contest. Gates open at 5 pm for arts & crafts, roving entertainment, amusement rides, and more. Stretch out on the lawn or gather under the Pavilion for The Danville Symphony Orchestra concert at 6:30 pm preceding the fireworks extravaganza. Crossing at the Dan on Craghead Street. 434.793.4636. July 4 at the Crossing – Stomp rockets in the morning then design, build and launch water-bottle rockets to understand the forces of flight. Before the fireworks have Totally Random Science fun. 9 am-7 pm. Danville Science Center – 434.791.5160. DRBA’s First Saturday – Lower Mayo & Dan Rivers. 10 am. 336.349.5727. www.danriver.org. Fourth of July Parade. 10 am. Uptown Historic Roxboro. 336.599.0918. www.visitroxboronc.com. Main Street Cruise-In – Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of the downtown while cruising classic cars. 6-9 pm. Downtown Danville. 434.791.6813. Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Eden, NC. www.edenchamber.com.

July 4 (thru 30)

Martinsville Mustangs Baseball. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field, Martinsville. www.martinsvillemustangs.com.

July 6 (thru 8)

Pottery for Kids Summer Class – 10:30 am-12 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339. www.prizery.com.

July 6 (thru 9)

Famous Artists Summer Class – Study artwork of famous artists and make art using the style they used. 9:15-10:30 am. The Prizery – 434.572.8339. www.prizery.com.

July 6 (thru 10)

Camp Clean-Up! Recycle & Reuse – See story page -Trailblazers Summer Camp - Learn about nature and the outdoors while experiencing it. Ages 11-13. 9 am– 4 pm. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4185. Kids Bowling Camp. 10 am-1 pm. Riverside Lanes – 434.791.2695. July 6 (thru 27) Boogie Monday – 2-Step. Mondays 7-8:30 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

July 6 (thru 31)

Morning Swim Lessons. M-F. YMCA – 434.792.0621. YWCA 434.792.1522

July 7

Virginia Master Naturalist Certification Course Registration Deadline – Passionate about environmental education? 434.799.5215.

July 7 & 8

Sip of Summertime Workshop – Whip up a batch of smoothies. Ages 3-5. 10 am-12 pm. Coates Rec Center. 434.797. 8848.

July 7 (thru 28)

African Dance Ensemble – Learn the beautiful art of African Dance. Tues 6-7:30 pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

July 8

Alzheimer’s Presentation – Maintain Your Brain-How to Achieve a Brain Healthy Lifestyle. 12–1 pm. West Main Street. 434.792.3700 x30.

July 8 & 22

Recipe Club – Share great recipes & food. 11:30 am. City Armory 434.797.8848.

July 9

Alive After Five: 5:30-9:30 pm. Historic Uptown Roxboro. 336.599.8333. www.roxboronc.com.

July 10

Little Big Town w/The Lost Trailers Concert See ad page Memory Lane Cruisers Cruz-In – Cars and trucks through 1977. 6:30 pm. Roxboro Commons. 336.694.6106 T.G.I.F. In The Square – Frontiers (Journey Tribute Band). 7-11 pm. Downtown South Boston – 877.807.8225. Regatta Boat Race – Build miniboats & more activities. 10 am-1 pm. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.799.5215.

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Focus on Diabetes – YWCA – See story page Photography Club. 6:30-7:45 pm. Ballou Annex. 434.797.8848. Alzheimer’s Presentation – Aging with Dignity - The 5 Wishes Directive. 12–1 pm. West Main Street. – 434.792.3700 x30. 257th Army Band Concert See ad page – and story page --

July 14 & 15

I Made It Myself Workshop – How to create healthy snacks. Ages 3-5. 10 am-12 pm. Coates Rec Center. 434.797. 8848.

July 14 (thru 18)

Elements of Art – Learn the basic principles behind multiple art forms, including drawing, printmaking, collage, and collagraph. Ages 7-12. 9 am-12 pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History – 434.793.5644.

June 16

Draper Car Show. 8 am. Downtown Draper Village, Eden. 336.573.3551. www.ci.eden.nc.us. Praise Concert. 7-10 pm. Chatham Community Center – 434.432.3115.

July 11 (thru 25)

West African Dance & Drumming Class. Sat 10:30 am–12 pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

July 12

Paul Gauguin Discussion & movie – See story page

July 13

Mariachi Band. 6:30-9:30 pm. Los Tres Magueyes Mexican Restaurant 434.792.0601.

July 13 (thru 16)

Fusing Glass Class. 1–3 pm. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

July 13 (thru 17)

Camp Ocean Voyage – See story page – Mermaids and Mermen Summer Camp - Explore life under the sea. Ages 5-7. 9 am–12 pm. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4185. British Soccer Camp. Ages 6-16 & 4-6. Smith River Sports Complex – 276.403.5968. The Green Team Summer Camp Grow your own plants while learning how to keep our planet healthy and green. Ages 5-7. 1-4 pm.

Outdoor Adventure Camps – Kayaking, rock climbing, archery, nature studies, disc golf, hiking and more. Ages 9-14. Outdoor Rec – 434.799.5215.

July 10 (through August 22)

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July 15

Photography Exhibit – Transition, Inscribed Spaces & Works by Jan Atkins. 7/10-Opening & Gallery Talk, 5:30 pm. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

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July 10 & 24

Summer Movies in the Park Series. 5:30-8 pm. Ballou Park. 434.799.5216.

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Summer Camp Fun Day - Day of fun, crafts, games, water activities and much more. 10 am-3 pm. Crossing at the Dan. 434.797. 8848. Bob Ross Painting Workshop – Blue Ridge Falls. 10:30 am–3:30 pm. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville – 276.632.3221. Enchanted Evenings in The Park – Karaoke and more. 5:30-8 pm. Ballou Park. 434.799.5216.

July 17

Golf for the Arts – Captain’s Choice. Fundraiser for Piedmont Arts. 9 am & 1:30 pm. Chatmoss Country Club. Piedmont Arts – 276.632.3221. Just Everyday Women, Walking by Faith. 11 am–1 pm. Mary’s Diner. 434.836.2660.

July 18

Chunk N Run – Family & friends relay. 8-10 am. Riverwalk Trail Boardwalk. 434.799.5215. Tasty Saturdays. 8 am–12 pm. Farmers’ Market Martinsville – 276.632.5688. Stained Glass Class. 9 am–2 pm. Piedmont Arts, Martinsville – 276.632.3221. Bob Ross Painting Class – Sunset in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 10:30 am– 3:30 pm. Ballou Park Annex. 434.797.8848.

July 18 & 25

Auto Racing – T-Late Model/Limited/ Pure Stock/SV Modifieds. 7 pm. South Boston Speedway – 434.572.2695. July 18 (thru 31) Archaeology in Virginia Exhibit – Clues to the Past. Insight into the field of archaeology. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4185.

July 18 (thru August 22)

Indoor Micro Soccer Camp. Ages 3-5. Saturdays. YMCA – 434.792.0621.


Evince Magazine Youth Basketball Camp: Ages 6-14. Saturdays. YMCA – 434.792.0621.

July 28

Auntie Mame – See story page

Focus on the Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet – See YWCA story page

Line Dance Workshop & Night Out – Learn the hottest and newest line dances. Times vary. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

Alzheimer’s Presentation – Reverse Mortgage Can Be the Answer in Difficult Economic Times. 12–1 pm. West Main Street. 434.792.3700 x30.

Camp Pet Care – See story page

Meredith Gravely School of Dance Registration. 2:30-6:30 pm. Late registration 8/4, 4-6 pm. 434.799.8072.

July 19

July 20 & 21

July 20 (thru 24)

July 20 (thru August 24)

Middle Eastern Belly Dance Classes – Explore music and rhythms and learn simple choreography. Intermediate-5:30 pm, Beginning-6:45 pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

July 21

Focus on Cancer Prevention & The Immune System See YWCA story page Alzheimer’s Presentation – Speaker Teepa Snow. 10 am-12 pm & 2-4 pm. Abingdon Place. 434.792.3700 x30. July 21 (thru 23) Wet & Wild Camp – Beat the summer heat with canoeing, kayaking, creek walks and more. Ages 9-14. Outdoor Rec – 434.799.5215. Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell See ad page – and story page -July 21 (thru 30) Summer Intensive Hoop Dancing – Reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve self-confidence, and laugh until your hoops drop. 1-2 pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

July 24

The Virginia Cantaloupe Festival – The Little River Band will headline. 4-10 pm. Halifax County Fairgrounds. www.halifaxchamber.net.

July 25

Meet the Author of The Big Steal, Emyl Jenkins. See story page Blistering Heat Bowl Disc Golf Tournament. 9 am-2 pm. Ballou Park. 434.799.5215. Reptile Day Festival – Experience live snakes, turtles, lizards and more through exciting activities, exhibits, and programs. 10 am-4 pm. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4185. Soundcheck – Open Mic Night. 7-10 pm. Chatham Community Center – 434.432.3115. The Jazzy Jazz Comedy Club Time & price TBA. North Theatre – 434.792.2700.

July 25 & 26

Rumble by the River – Soccer tournament. Smith River Sports Complex, Axton – 704.274.5807.

July 27 (thru 30)

Skills & Competition Football Camp – Speed & agility training, nightly character lessons, celebrity autograph session & more. Ages 7-13. Dan Daniel Park 877.551.CAMP:

July 27 (thru 31)

Crime Scene Science Camp Part II – See story page – Time Travelers Summer Camp. The Human Factor-9 am–12 pm: Paleo Adventures-1-4 pm: Ages 8-10. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4185. Agent CSI Summer Camp – Solve a staged crime. Ages 11-13. 9 am-4 pm. Patrick Henry Community College – 276.634.4185. Time Travelers Summer Camp – Explore different natural history topics each day through games, stories, and crafts. Ages 3-5 w/Adult. 9:3011:30 am. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4185. Camp World Travelers: – See story page –

July 29

July 27 (thru 30)

July 31

Jason Aldean w/Colt Ford Concert See ad page -TGIF Concert – Electric Chameleon. 7 pm. Martinsville Uptown – 276.632.5688. Kids & Pros Football Festival: – Pros & Joes classic football game, NFL autograph session, interactive games & prizes. Dan Daniel Park. 877.551. CAMP. www.kidsandpros.com. T.G.I.F. In The Square – Led Head (Led Zeppelin Tribute). 7-11 pm. Downtown South Boston – 877.807.8225.

July 31 (thru August 2)

Beauty & the Beast – See story page

Upcoming Events August 1

Brandon Cutrell with Ray Fellman. Prizery. (See story/ad page ) Main Street Cruise-In

August 4

Danville Braves Baseball See ad page

August 7

Fridays at the Crossing See ad page

Brandon Cutrell

with Ray Fellman at The Prizery August 1, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. "LET’S MISBEHAVE: A New York Cabaret" starring The After Party’s Brandon Cutrell with Ray Fellman at the piano - present regularly in New York City and throughout the country. Expect an eclectic mix from Great American Songbook standards to contemporary pop to new songwriters. Brandon and Ray will revisit old favorites and share new discoveries. From Cole Porter to Johnny Mercer to Billy Joel to Alanis Morissette, there is something for everyone. Alison Streeter Opening for the night is Alison Streeter. She met Brandon and Ray when they studied together at Indiana University. She is thrilled to return to her musical theatre roots with Chris Jones for this special evening. Local audiences may remember Alison from Children of Eden, Smokey Joe’s Café, and as a member of the band 6th & Main.

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Reflecting Forward The Art and Science of the Staycation by Linda Lemery

Because we have lots of commitments this summer, I thought that for one of our freer weeks, it might be a good idea to try a staycation. By my definition, a staycation means “stay home and get the projects done that we can’t get done during the rest of the year.” My husband and son were less than enthusiastic, but by the time they figured out what we were doing, it was over and the lessons had been learned. Here’s an example of what not to do on a staycation: Day 1: Plant two tomato plants in the new, upside-down planters without figuring out first where you’re going to hang them. Realize that 2 feet of planter including the hanger plus 5 feet of potential plant growth equals hanging the planter at least 7 feet in the air. Panic. Yell for husband, who eventually mounts the planters on the top beam of the old swing set. Then realize that each planter needs up to 2 gallons of water per day. This means climbing the swing set ladder at least 16 times per day to pour in no more than a pint of water at a time. Oh, wait -- we can’t even get on the ladder -- there’s scrap landscaping timber and a grapevine in the way. It’s a jungle out there, complete with 90% humidity. Wearing bandanas to keep the sweat out of our eyes, we work for hours clearing a new place, moving all the wood, getting out the machete and taking care of the vines. Then Husband applies himself to the watering problem because he doesn’t want to climb the swing set to water tomatoes 16 times per day. He invents a drip-water irrigation system involving two unused porch-rail-plant hangers I bought at a yard sale (although we have no porch rails) and two gallon-sized containers that we can fill with the hose twice per day. During his breaks from inventing, we plant the rest of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in a small garden that requires a complicated threading of a soaker hose for watering. On testing, the soaker hose has a hole and sprays right toward the camper tire which we realize, on inspection, is flat. We give up and call it a night. Days 2-5: More misadventures: fixing the camper tire; installing rain barrels in the wrong places; wrecking the sewing machine by trying to fix huge rips in the top of the screened gazebo; and cleaning out the garage, our son’s room, and the bathroom closet (discarding 20 years of outdated medications). Now I know why we have 10 trash cans for a family of three. Although we made progress inside and outside on beating back entropy (the science of the staycation), it’s a good thing I didn’t allow the guys to define staycation. Their definition would have involved recliners, television, movies, eating out every night, eating lunch in the living room every day to see every possible sporting event and no cleaning of any kind. However, we did learn the hard lesson that the word vacation means to vacate the premises to get a break from all the projects. Having experienced the staycation, we’re all now more than ready for a vacation. About the Author: When she’s not staycating, Linda Lemery (llemery@ gamewood.net) works at Mary B. Blount Library at Averett University.

The Big Steal A Review by Jane Govoni

Dear reader, let me tell you a few things about yourself. When you were little, you loved to take a flashlight and the latest Nancy Drew under the covers with you. In your imagination, you were the intrepid Girl Detective. Now that you’re a grownup, you like nothing better than to browse through flea markets looking for a “find.” Or to traipse through the Biltmore Estate marveling at the gorgeous furniture. Or to sit back with a tall drink while you watch Antiques Road Show and mentally review the contents of your attic. Do I have a book for you! It’s The Big Steal by Danville’s own Emyl Jenkins. As you Emyl watchers already know, Ms. Jenkins has added the writing of fiction to her extensive repertoire. You probably have Emyl Jenkins’ Southern Christmas and The Book of American Traditions on your coffee tables. If you’re hard core, you have Emyl Jenkins’ Appraisal Book, too, and by now it’s dog-eared and visibly thumbed from constant use. Reader, meet Sterling Glass. Glass is the heroine of Jenkins’ new series of mystery novels. She’s a detective, but she’s no hard-bitten cop. She’s no excessively starchy little old lady nosing into everyone’s business in some cozy British village. She’s no gum-chewing, four-letter-word spewing bounty hunter, either. Sterling Glass is an amazing and stylish woman who happens to be an antiques appraiser. Her job puts her up against gangs of art thieves, fraudsters, snooty jet-setters, and the occasional FFV wannabe. They are no match for savvy Sterling. In Stealing With Style, the first Sterling Glass mystery, our heroine took on the world of New York auction houses. The New York Times called the novel “Delightful.” Booklist, the American Library Association’s review journal, said of Sterling herself, “Hats off to a heroine of a certain age with plenty of smarts.” Now Sterling Glass mystery #2 is about to join #1 on your book shelf. The Big Steal is a fascinating brew of larceny, love, glamour, and Old Moneyed Virginia. The novel is set in Wynderly, a “house museum” that will remind you of the Biltmore—or, perhaps, closer to home, Chinqua Penn. The grand old place has fallen on hard times, and a theft of antiques there has left insurance adjusters wondering if all is on the up and up. Call in Sterling Glass. What will fascinate fans is the skillful way Jenkins layers tidbits of antiques knowledge into the twists and turns of the mystery plot. Each chapter starts with something like this: Dear Antiques Expert: I recently bought a vase that I thought was marble. . .but. . .a friend told me it was . . not the real thing. Is faking marble something new in the antiques world? As the chapter proceeds, this fascinating factoid provides a clue to the plot or an embellishment to the setting. And then there’s love. Sterling herself is juggling two men. Part of the fun is wondering which of these fellows will win her heart and what will happen when they come face to face. The solution to the mystery itself turns on a long-ago love of satisfyingly heart-wrenching proportions. But shhh. . . we won’t give a thing away in these pages. You will have to see for yourself. A bonus for Danvillians: the most rapscallionly member of the fabulous Wyndfield family is a Southsider and a speculator in Bright Leaf. He’s the scoundrel we love to hate, and Sterling herself is the smart, stylish, nononsense yet lovable woman we know we all have inside ourselves. Let out your inner Sterling, mystery fans. Read this book. · The Big Steal is the second book in the Sterling Glass series following Stealing with Style. · Emyl will be signing books at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Gingerbread House, 1799 Memorial Drive. · Visit www.emyljenkins.com for more information.


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