Hushh Magazine Summer 2016

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THE STORY OF THE BULL-FIDDLE

Get ready for Summer with Fitness and Fashion!

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UNDERGROUND INTERVIEWS FROM OUR MUSIC CITY

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INTRODUCING THE NEW FACE OF BAYWATCH

FIND OUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CAST IN THE UPCOMING BAYWATCH MOVIE WITH DWAYNE JOHNSON AND ZAC EFRON!

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Get ready for a lazy Summer in the sun with some great relaxing gear.

Beginning Healthy

st yle|8 Hit the beach from anywhere with Sarah Merrell!

home|16 Luxury homes and apartments.

drive|24 Which car is right for you?

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Beach with Flawless, Fun Summer Fashion!

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14]get that body beach ready 26] tropical plants that thrive in east tennessee 29] riding the rush - east tn fun 30] be the hostess with the mostest 32] dining outdoors 37] the story of the bull-fiddle 39] interviews from our underground music city 4

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Emily Presnell (Photo and Cover by Max Ganly)

fit|14 Reasons to drink more water and ways to take it with you!

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Get a little slice of paradise right from your back yard!

active|28 Everything you need for outdoor exploring.

eat|32 Dining outdoors in Knoxville.

art|34 Arts in the airport!

After meeting Emily in March we knew instantly we wanted to feature her. Her electric personality combined with great humility definitely matched her physical beauty. Her commitment to be healthy rather than a number is greatly encouraging even to someone twice her age. Every woman desires to be “thin”, but many cannot grab on to a healthy mind set.

I began a journey 5 years ago and while I have been on this journey before I didn’t have the mind set I do now. I don’t diet and even avoid using that word in my vocabulary. Instead I change my focus on things that are good for me. Sounds simple right? Well in theory it is simple, but it is choice that I sometimes have to make moment by moment from one hour to the next and at times proves to be very challenging.

I have struggled with weight for most of my life. After graduating high school 25+ years ago, I put on well more than my freshman 15lbs. It ended up being more like the freshman 40lbs and continued gaining into my sophomore year. At that point I started “dieting”. While I had great success it always came back and was harder to lose the next time. Then 6 months before my 40th birthday I decided to make a change to not lose weight but to get healthy and not just in my body but my mind.

So I began a new focus on good choices.

I began with the choice to not be certain size and struggled everyday to not jump on the scale. I choose to eat the right kinds of food and continue to enjoy life with the things I want. I choose to lift weights to become strong and help my body in the future. I choose not to let my body be a trash can anymore but a temple. Here is one of my favorite quotes.

I will not starve for this, I will work hard for this. I will not compare myself to others, I will work to be the best version of me. I will not be obsessive, I will be committed. I will not work for a size, I will work for strong. I will strive for progress and not perfection. And in my pursuit of progress of my own perfection.

We look forward to following Emily’s career and wish her all the best.

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h c a e B a s Life’ , Fun s s e l w a l wi th F Fashion Summ er

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Public Relations Director for Gage Models & Talent Agency Where You’ve Seen Her: Fashion Correspondent for WATE-TV

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un-kissed shoulders, warm breeze and the feel of grass and sand under bare feet.

Summer is in the air as vacations, BBQs and lazy days at the lake and pool are planned. The key to looking flawless for these summer activities is easy with apparel and accessories that are functional yet stylish. We teamed with local swimwear designer, Rachele Bailey of Xen by Rachele swimwear and local retailer Blush Boutique to provide style tips that will have you ready for fun in the sun.

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Stunning Swimwear:

Swimwear this season is anything but boring. Look for swimwear that has bold colors, an interesting design and features like zippers, strategically placed straps and cut-outs. Whether you desire a sporty one-piece or a sexy bikini, Xen by Rachele swimwear provides a range of stylish looks.

Cute Cover-Ups:

When you’re out of the water, a cover-up comes in handy. Instead of throwing a towel around your waist, there are many stylish cover-up options this summer. Boho-inspired crocheted tops are a great option to throw over a swimsuit and can be sleeveless or long-sleeved. Another trend are billowy printed tops that are suitable for pairing with solid colored swimsuits, or even to pair with a tank top. Denim shorts are also a nice go-to item that complements nearly any swimsuit.

Fun,Functional Accessories:

Sun protection is important and what better way to keep your face sunburn-free than a fashionable hat? This season, wide-brimmed sun hats are “in” and can be found in a variety of colors and styles. In addition to protecting your skin, eyes need to be protected from the sun. A chic pair of sunglasses can offer that nice touch. Vintage inspired sunglasses are on-trend like aviator style, round or a retro horn-rimmed look.

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Get a sun-kissed summer glow with a natural look: Glimmering creamy eye shadow, a golden glow with a little bronzer and pink or peachy lips.

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Strappy Sandals:

A summer outfit isn’t complete without the perfect pair of sandals. Style trends this season are wedge heels and straps that tie or crisscross at the ankles. Opt for a black pair and a beige or brown pair to be set for summer.

Waves Aren’ t Just For The Beach:

The stylists at Belleza Salon and Spa, located on Kingston Pike in Knoxville, gave our models big, loose wavy hair, an ideal look when heading out for summer activities. Wrap sections of hair around the barrel of the iron to produce curls, then shake out or run your fingers through to separate the hair for a wavy look.

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Summer is here and everyone wants to know how they can get their body beach ready. As I always say we don’t want a quick fix. You want to reach your goals slow and steady so that you can maintain what you’ve worked so hard for.

BUT summer is here already!! This means we only have a short time to get our body ready for the beach, pool, or lake. Here are a few tips:

Water. I always stress more water. It’s a myth that drinking water will make you bloated. The opposite is actually true. Having more water in your body means your muscles will be full but your body will actually expel the excess water it is holding, leaving you lean and mean with a flat belly!

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Interview by HUSHH Magazine | Written by Margaret Easterly

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Baywatch was by far one of the best experiences of my life. I lived on Tybee Island in Georgia for four months. I made great friendships and met a lot of cool people on the set in the movie industry.

I even got to work with the second unit stunt team.

Being in the movie has been a learning experience, and I was so honored to wear that lifeguard uniform.”

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n the last year, small town girl, Emily Presnell, from Church Hill, Tennessee, has made headways in the modeling industry. Although Presnell’s name only recently gained recognition, she will not be up and coming for long considering her big city dream. Presnell commuted with Gage Models and Talent Agency from Church Hill to Knoxville for almost four years, then she decided to uproot from Church Hill and officially move closer to Gage headquarters in Knoxville.

But she is preparing to make even bigger moves,

“I actually enjoy traveling because it gives me a chance to go somewhere outside of Knoxville and being from such a small town, even coming up to Knoxville was a big difference - from living on a mountain to living off the interstate. Driving out to Asheville, Chattanooga, and Nashville and seeing all these communities was new to me. Going to New York is going to be huge!”

This summer, Presnell is traveling to New York City with Gage Models and Talent Agency to meet with top agencies and casting directors. She will venture to the Big City, where she will compete and showcase her skills to the renowned talent agencies, on July 24th.

Fame has struck many at New York conferences, such as Breaking Bad star, Aaron Paul, actresses, Alyson Stone, Katie Holmes, and Jessica Biel, along with the iconic, Ashton Kutcher and Josh Duhamal, just to name a few. Needless to say, Presnell is eagerly counting down the days until her big adventure. Her enthusiasm was absolutely contagious as she explained; “I have been to New York, but never like this!” Presnell is sure to make the list of notorious NYC discoveries in the near future, as she has already taken a foothold in local fashion shows and events.

Presnell has been signed with Gage Models and Talent Agency for four

years; they have provided her with the essential tools and advice to succeed in the industry. Throughout her career, Gage has stood with her and encourages her drive to make it big. As her career did not just appear magically, Presnell had to work hard to book with fashion shows, acting jobs, and glamour and cover model jobs.

Her recent modeling accomplishment included the Color Me Goodwill Fashion Show in Asheville.

She explained a bit about what the show entailed, as it was one of her most interesting shows yet, “It was awesome.

The designers took garments from Goodwill and transformed them into wearable pieces of art. It was certainly different and not something you see everyday,” she laughed saying, “There was a head piece with parts sticking out and unique art pieces.” For the show, she modeled a dress, which designer, Danielle Chaboudy, fashioned entirely out of curtains.

Presnell is no stranger to the catwalk; however, she has caught a bit of the acting bug as well. She was ecstatic to announce her role in the new Baywatch movie, alongside heartthrob, 21

Zac Efron - his face is surely one reason some people decide to pick up acting.

Despite my assumption, Presnell’s acting bug sprouted from something with a bit more depth, she wanted to gain an experience. And she certainly did - she told HUSHH, “Baywatch was by far one of the best experiences of my life. I lived on Tybee Island in Georgia for four months. I made great friendships and met a lot of cool people on the set in the movie industry.

I even got to work with the second unit stunt team. Being in the movie has been a learning experience, and I was so honored to wear that lifeguard uniform.”

Although she radiates excitement now, slow-motion running in a skintight suit is not something Presnell would have been excited about six months ago. Presnell says she has grown tremendously in the last sixth months. She has learned the value of self-love, and she hopes through her career she can inspire women to practice the same value. However, her self-love did not come without obstacles; it took being torn down by a difficult relationship and rejection to build herself into the woman she is today.

One obstacle Presnell faced was her weight. Her body weight fluctuated from “really, really skinny” to a little heavier. She could not beat her slowing metabolism,

“Growing up I was a toothpick, I was just really small and skinny, and my metabolism was fast. I even got made fun of for being so skinny, and then I hit puberty and around sixteen, I filled out.

Then, my old eating habits from being skinny still kept up with me, so I gained a bunch of weight.”

Despite her changing body, Presnell said she wanted to model, “I’ve been wanting to model ever since I was a child, and

Behind the scenes of the new Baywatch movie (Photo courtesy Gage Models and Talent Agency)

I’ve been like six-foot tall since I was about ten-years-old. Everywhere I go, I could go into a store, and people would be like, ‘you should be a model, you are so tall.’” Peers encouraged her to break into the industry.

Although she was heavily encouraged to pursue this career, she claims,

“I didn’t think I could make it. I didn’t even believe in myself up until this last year. And then when I went through a horrible relationship, it kind of opened my eyes to force myself to love myself, so when I did I came up here [Knoxville], and I thought, ‘you know what? I can do this.’ This is something I have the capabilities to do.”

Presnell is not just in this for the modeling – she is setting challenges for herself. Gage Models and Talent Agency took her on as talent at seventeen.

It was her dream, but she was not mentally prepared for the commitment at seventeen, so she let it go. Years later she says, “I was looking back over some old Facebook pictures and saw my old modeling pictures. And I thought, you

know, what if I did not quit? Could I do it again?” With overwhelming support from friends and family, and Gage Models and Talent Agency, Presnell decided to go for round two. This time, she knew it was time to focus.

Often times people assume “focusing” in the modeling industry means sticking to a strict diet, and hard-core exercising, but Presnell did not make her career about her weight. Instead, she centered it on her health, both mental and physical. Although she developed healthier eating habits and an exercise plan, she says the mental aspect is her biggest battle,

“I know that I’m not the only model out there because even when I get there [New York] I am going to be competing with other people.

You’ve got actresses to be on the cover of magazines, you’ve got singers and dancers, who are also competing with models. And while you are competing with everyone around the world, you still have yourself to compete with. You have to tell yourself all the time, ‘you know, I am worth it. I got this far.’ You just have to keep telling yourself that to be

able to accept rejection and overcome criticism and jealousy. And you know what? This is my dream, and I am not going to let others burn me down.”

food, drinking more water and less soda, eating more fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. Although she says, “Every now and then, I do treat myself to a sweet tea, I mean, I am from the south.”

Presnell recognizes the challenges she Another way she changed her lifestyle faces while living out her dream. It was through exercise. According to includes a positive mentality, but she has Presnell, this is a run down of her typical to focus on her exercise and eating habits weekly workout, “I workout at least five too. Considering looks and weight play times a week. I do cardio every day at such a large role in modeling, Presnell least for twenty minutes, but while I am strives to maintain a positive outlook working out doing strength training, regardless of any criticism. At times my heart rate is still going up and losing she’s considered walking away saying, “If fat.” Wow, she’s definitely dedicated; I have to lose weight and all this stuff, five times a week – I am lucky if I can then I am not going to do it.” However, make it once a week. upon her return to the industry a couple

It seems like a lot, but Presnell years later, she realized something she is dedicated to her dream. She knows had not before, what the industry requires of her, and she is going to make it happen in the

“Designers are not going to make healthiest way. Presnell applauded France different outfits for someone bigger; for issuing a new stance for healthier they are not going to do something just models, for me. I am working for the designers; they are not working for me. You have

“Models have to get to be dedicated, and you signed by a doctor and have know, you a physical to see if they are have to healthy or not to even walk be able the runway. I think it is to fit awesome that the fashion ake it “If I ever m into the world is finally changing o t t n a w outfits. So, and accepting healthy as a model, I d I finally because girls do not , an ls ir g o t k c a took the want to look up to being give b e v iti s o p weight off, unhealthy. I don’t want give them a and now I children to look up to .” e c n e u fl in y d bo am able to do someone who is passing more things.” out all the time or starving themselves.

In order to I want them to look up to reach her goal someone who is healthy and happy.” of becoming a Victoria Secret Angel, Presnell recognized that she had As Presnell continues to break into the to change her routine. This did not mean industry, this is the type of model she starving herself, or taking other drastic wants to be, healthy and happy. measure. It is the healthy way, or the

Her Victoria Secret Angel high way. dream may be her ultimate goal, but

Step by step, she began to she also insists on being a role model to change her lifestyle by cutting out fast girls and a positive body influence. She

said, “If I ever make it as a model, I want to give back to girls, and give them a positive body influence.” Presnell encourages women to end body shaming and embrace unique and healthy shapes by saying, “You have people out here shaming one another – you are either plus sized or skinny. But you should love yourself, not hurt yourself. Love yourself and eat healthy.” Women are striving everyday to transform their bodies into iconic model forms, but they fail to realize the value of their own shape. Role models like Emily Presnell are on the verge of changing the way women view their bodies – instead of idolizing others bodies, women will respect and love their own.

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hen growing Tropicals, the key is finding the right species. Some of the more specialized nurseries in town will more than likely be your best source for these plants. And of course there are a plethora of online flower & seed shops that are wonderful sources. So why not bring a bit of the tropics to your garden?

Camellia

Camellias are evergreen shrubs with thick, glossy leaves and lush, showy flowers that range in color from white to pink to red. They thrive well in an acidic soil like the red clay so ubiquitous in the south. They require a lot of water, well-drained soil, and don’t tolerate drought.

• Camellia japonica ‘April Dawn’ (candy striped, double flowers, hardy to zone 6b.)

• Camellia japonica ‘April Kiss’ (small, reddish-pink blooms, hardy to zone 6b.)

Hibiscus

The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti and is used in their national tourism slogan, Haïti: Experience It! The large trumpet shaped flowers have five or more petals. Colors range from white to pink, red, orange, peach, yellow or purple and are used in the garden to attract birds, bees and hummingbirds. The flowers are also used to make tea.

Hardiness Zones, Gardening Zones, Growing Zones and Plant Zones refer to defined geographic regions that can support specific plants, flowers and trees.

The zones define a minimum range of temperatures that a plant or tree can survive safely in that zone.

In Knoxville, our zone is 6b-7a.

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• Hibiscus Plum Crazy (giant, pure white blooms and stunning, blue-green foliage. Hardy to zones 4-10.)

• Hibiscus Blue River II (hybrid with 10" flowers and purplish-green, maple-cut leaves.

Hardy to zones 4-10. )

Palm

Several palm trees will grow, and even flourish in places like Tennessee, North Alabama, and even Kentucky. These cold-hardy palms can withstand temperatures well below freezing, or even lower when mature.

• Windmill Palm (A fast and easy-to-grow palm tree reaching 20' or more in the Southeast.

They especially look nice when planted in groups of three or more. Hardy in zones 7a & 7b.)

• Needle Palms (A clumping palm named for the sharp needles that protect the crown, though the needles remain safely away from children or pets, as they are in the center of the plant. Hardy in zone 6b or slightly colder when established. )

Banana Tree

Banana trees will grow very happily in Tennessee. They can grow up to 12' tall in one growing season and will produce green leaves about 6" in length. Hardy banana doesn’t generally produce fruit due to the short growing season in Tennessee. If they do produce fruit, it will be small and inedible.

• Basjoo Banana tree can form a great privacy background and does rather well as a potted plant and can be moved indoors and kept near a window in the winter.

• Banana Sikkimensis sports camouflage markings, and unlike the Basjoo, can be propagated from seed. Both varieties are widely available through specialty nurseries.

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If you are planning a day hike to the Bluff, or Max Patch Mountain, don’t forget your essentials.

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East TN Fun

Riding the Rush Kayakers and rafters flock to the Ocoee to take on an authentic Olympic course. But the river has much more to offer, including picnicking, scenic views and, yes, calm water.

Looking for a real rush? The Ocoee River Gorge is one of the premier sport destination rivers in the Southeast, ideal for kayaking and whitewater rafting. Site of the 1996 Olympics whitewater competitions, the Ocoee boasts the mile-long Olympic whitewater course, as well as a four-and-a-half mile rafting area.

Hiking Abrams Falls

Believe it or not, when TVA is using the Ocoee River to create electricity, the river channel is a bed of dry rocks, with just enough water to swim in a few places.

But when TVA diverts water for recreation, it brings two famed stretches of river roaring to life: the one-mile Olympic whitewater course, fed by releases of water from Ocoee Dam No. 3, and a four and half mile rafting area, fed by water from Ocoee Dam No. 2.

Sharing the Trail Horsing Around

Taking on The River

Riding through Cades Cove Swimming at The Sinks

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The Hostess With The Mostest Written by Margaret Easterly

Summer is moving in quickly, and it is providing the perfect atmosphere to put your patio to use.

Nothing says summer like a good old fashion barbeque, or cookout with friends.

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o pull it off successfully, you’ll need

now – clip a couple and throw them into a

a few essential summer accessories.

mason jar for a quick flower arrangement.

In order to be the hostess with the

Last, but certainly not least, is the food.

mostest, your patio needs to focus on

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table setting, décor, and most importantly

opt for the traditional hamburgers and

good food. Start by scattering string lights

hot dogs with an added topping bar with

around the patio. This will achieve an

condiments

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string them across the patio, or place

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Truly unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts that every mom will love! Our Mother’s Day gift collection includes fruit arrangements with all mom’s favorites, like pineapple hearts and daisies, and gourmet chocolate dipped strawberries. Include a “berry” special teddy bear and custom balloon bundle to make your Mother’s Day gift extra sweet.

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any restaurants offering delightful outdoor dining experiences are scattered about Knoxville. Above are just a few that stand out in our minds. But one area located in the northwest quadrant of Knoxville, at the intersection of Northshore Drive and Pellissippi Parkway has captured our collective attention. Northshore Town Center, anchored by Target and Publix, has a small community feel. Its pedestrian-friendly Town Center surrounds a five-acre lake and features a desirable collection of dining and entertainment-related tenants including Soccer Taco, Casual Pint and Cazzy’s Corner Grill, all of whom have great patios for enjoying a drink and dinner at sunset. And its central location makes it convenient to Knoxvillians and those from Alcoa/Maryville.

Soccer Taco and their neighbor, Casual Pint have announced plans to have live music on their shared patio. So, if you’re looking for something different from the typical West Knox or Downtown dining experience, check Northshore Town Center out.

You’ll be glad you did.

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Citrus Salmon & Grapefruit Salad This is a Delightful Summer Salad highlighting what’s available at the Farmers Markets now!

Salad Greens 1 cup Sliced Grapefruit 1/4 cup Sliced Radishes 1/4 cup Chopped Fennel Hand full of Pumpkin Seeds Marinate 4-6oz Salmon in fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice, salt. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or

Recipe courtesy of Naked Foods • 9430 S Northshore Drive • 865-386-7459

until cooked through.

Dressing 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar, fresh juice from 1 Orange, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Mustard, 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil.

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Arts in the Airport Objects To Eye Before You Fly...

For the past eight years, just past the security checkpoint at Mcghee Tyson Airport, some of Knoxville’s finest artists showcase their work. From photographs to pottery and paintings, 40 pieces of art are chosen through a juried search and selected out of more than 350 submissions. Through a partnership with the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority commissions two sixmonth displays in the most visited site in the area.

This year, artists are encouraged to submit work inspired by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Contemporary fine crafts will be displayed in response to the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service.

The Arts in the Airport 15th exhibition is running now from March 31 to September 21, 2016. Each exhibit is a reflection of our region’s heritage, culture and diversity.

Artists are asked to submit artwork for the next competition by July 24, 2016. For more information, visit www.knoxalliance.com/artsin-the-airport/.

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Seriously, come down and have some fun.

Einstein Simplified has been entertaining Knoxville, TN and the surrounding area since 1994. The troupe is currently performing at 8:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Scruffy City Hall.

BEN GAINES HOSTS- IMPROV NIGHT 10:00 pm Preservation Pub. June 8, 2016 LOCATION Preservation Pub 28 Market Square Knoxville, TN UPSTAIRS UNDERGROUND COMEDY 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Sunday, June 12, 2016 Young, Fresh and Funny — Your old job. Come see the best in local and regional comedy GEEKS WHO DRINK- TRIVIA CONTEST WITH PRIZES. 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm the Speakeasy (Preservation Pub 2nd Floor bar) Monday, June 20, 2016

COMMUNITY Thursday, June 9, 2016 The Big Fake Wedding Knoxville June 9, 2016 Category: Festivals & special events Brides- and grooms-to-be are invited to attend Knoxville’s inaugural The Big Fake Wedding. This bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding takes place on Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 PM at The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. “Wedding guests” are bridesand grooms-to-be who enjoy an emotional vow renewal ceremony, a tasty cocktail-style dinner, and a dance-party reception while experiencing local wedding vendors in action. Tickets for this event are $25 and may be purchased at www.thebigfakewedding.com/events/knoxville-bridalshow-alternative-1.

Union Avenue Books: Book Signing June 9, 2016. 6 PM Category: Free event and Literature & readings Book signing with Danny Bernstein author of Forests, Alligators, Battlefields: My Journey Through the National

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Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com nief-norf: Summer Festival June 7, 2016 — June 19, 2016 Now in its 6th year, the nief-norf Summer Festival (nnSF) is an international gathering of instrumentalists, composers, and scholars dedicated to the performance, creation, and research of contemporary chamber music. The festival promotes education and collaboration among its Fellows, comprised of registrants at all levels of collegiate study, as well as those in the professional stages of their careers. For two non-stop weeks, Fellows and Faculty alike share their passion for contemporary music with each other and the Knoxville community by hosting a variety of concerts, lectures, and masterclasses featuring several world premieres and other landmark compositions from 20th and 21st century repertoire. In 2015, Knoxville, TN became the new home of the nief-norf Summer Festival. We believe that it will continue to grow and thrive in this wonderful city!

This year’s festival will feature 15+ concerts and guest lectures at UT Knoxville and other local venues. Every event is open to the community. More details TBA. http://www.niefnorf.org Community Television of Knoxville: Summer Animation Workshop June 6, 2016 — June 10, 2016 Community Television of Knoxville is pleased to announce our 2016 Summer Animation Workshop. This is an intense week of motion picture making! Participants will learn the basics of stop-motion, cut and paste, hand drawn, claymation and other types of animation. They will complete a series of short animations with the opportunity to storyboard and create their own animated vignette!

Participants must come prepared to work. It should be noted that one second of animation is created using twenty four still images. Animation is extremely time consuming and the very nature of this process involves work. If the student views long periods of time cutting, molding, drawing, and other necessary steps as daunting, this may not be a workshop for them. On the other hand, if the student sees the reward in the final product of this type of creation, then this is a perfect workshop for them!

The 5-day workshop will be offered three times this summer.

Lunch is included. A $25 Materials Fee must be paid for each participant. Space is limited to 8 students per session.

June 6-10 (Grades 6 – 8; Mon-Fri, 9 am sharp – 3 pm sharp) June 20-24 (Grades 6 – 8; Mon-Fri, 9 am sharp – 3 pm sharp) July 11-15 (Grades 9 – 12; Mon-Fri, 9 am sharp – 3 pm sharp) Space is limited! Register today at ctvknox.org/animation/

Skee Ball Tournament Fundraiser for WUTK with Emcees Rob and Derek from the FunHouse June 16, 2016 At Suttree’s. Registration 5-6pm. Tournament starts at 6pm.

Teams of 2 = $10. All proceeds benefit WUTK. Great prizes and raffles!

Independemce Day Parade Monday July 4, 2016. 9:30am Kingston Pike from Concord Road to Boring Road The parade will feature The Sports Animal co-host Jeff Jacoby as Grand Marshal, as well as the Farragut High School Band, floats, dancers, animals, antique cars and more!

Fun with Farragut’s Fleet Saturday August 13, 2016. 9-11am Mayor Bob Leonard Park This free community event gives children the opportunity to see, touch and climb on a variety of trucks and equipment used by the Town of Farragut and local emergency and rescue organizations.

FAMILY SECOND SUNDAY ART ACTIVITY DAY 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive | Knoxville, TN 37916 Second Sunday Art Activity Day (Every second Sunday of the month) from 1-4pm at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Free!

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was embarrassed; I was fangirling in Scruffy City Hall. Everyone sat in the balcony with a dark craft beer, while peering over at Ben Sollee. And there I was, smiling ear to ear with a Miller Lite like I was at a Jonas Brothers’ concert in 2007.

It was good music. The kind that makes you sit at the edge of your seat with a grin. But it was unexpected.

Ben Sollee is a classically trained cellist; I’m not knocking cellists, but the cello never peaked my interest before. However, it was certainly something that peaked Sollee’s interest from the beginning.

When he was in elementary school, he said the teachers passed out instruments like a petting zoo.

As a third grader, he was entranced by the “crazy noises” of the cello. He was determined to play. His teachers taught him classical music; you know the type it’s in all the cleaning commercials.

Sollee played a bit of that, but claimed this type of music did not have much to do with him as a third grade boy. “But my father was a rocking guitar player, so he taught me something like this,” said the Kentucky native.

Throughout his introduction, he switched the tune of his cello from classical to rock – classically trained cellist by day and rock star cellist by night. He got us all clapping along, and then joked, “You can go on the beat or off. It’s okay, we’re in Knoxville.” We were definitely off the beat, but it was okay, we were in Knoxville. It was then the cello caught my interest. This was my kind of music, the kind that resonates with the audience.

This is how he intended his music to be heard. He wants people to experience it alongside him and his cello, or bull-fiddle as his grandfather called it. His

grandfather was also a musician, so when Ben’s music was featured on the show Weeds, of course he had to tell his grandfather to tune in. To Ben’s knowledge, his song, “How To See The Sunrise,” was just going to play in the big scene of the episode. Well, the scene was certainly the climax of the episode. Ben described it as, “a violent sex scene that involved a goat and a lion.” All the while, he blushed thinking, “my grandparents are watching this.”

The audience belly-laughed; we felt the embarrassment and blushed along with him as he intended.

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It was good music. The kind that makes you sit at the edge of your seat with a grin.

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Then, I realized I wasn’t singled out anymore – everyone was on the edge of their seat with an ear-to-ear smile. The sixty-year-old man in the next seat over was fangirling alongside me. Sollee did not just play a tune or talk about his life, he was telling us stories. Laughter, joy, and calmness spread through the audience. The connection was thick; you could feel it. In the balcony of Scruffy City Hall in Knoxville, Tennessee, stories were not just being told, but they were being felt.

by Margaret Easterly

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VINTAGE BASEBALL AT HISTORIC RAMSEY HOUSE 2614 Thorngrove Pike | Knoxville, TN 37914 Vintage Baseball Schedule at Historic Ramsey House. All games start at noon and are doubleheaders. Admission to the game is free. Concessions available for purchase with all benefits going to Ramsey House. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. No food, beverages or coolers permitted.

Saturday April 9, Saturday July 9, Saturday April 23, Saturday August 6, Saturday June 18, and Saturday August 27. On Sunday August 21, as part of History Days, presented by the East Tennessee History Center, a Vintage Baseball Tournament will be played at Ramsey House starting at noon. The winner of each game will play each other for the weekend championship. Ride the Three Rivers Rambler along with some Vintage Ball Players to the games as an extra treat.

Phone: (865) 546-0745 Time: 12:00 PM Price: Free Knoxville Children’s Theatre: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory June 10, 2016 — June 26, 2016 Category: Kids & family and Theatre Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Details TBA. Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www. childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

Zoo Knoxville: Superhero Saturday June 18, 201610 AM - 2 PM Category: Festivals & special events, Kids & family and Science & nature Presented by Advance Financial Foundation. Photos with Captain America and Spider-Man, as well as a Superhero Training Course! (Included with admission) Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914.

Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-6375331, www.zooknoxville.org

FOOD & DRINK KNOXVILLE FOOD TOURS History, Food, & Fun! Enhance your time in Historic Downtown with Knoxville’s Award Winning, Original Tour! Enjoy a complete Knoxville experience in just a few hours – sample signature dishes from a rotating selection of new and iconic Knoxville restaurants featuring local, regional, Southern & Appalachian cuisine; add pairings of beer from local and craft breweries, wine flights, craft cocktails, Tennessee whiskey, or even moonshine; hear the history of the city and notable buildings. A must for locals and visitors!

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March 3, 2016 - August 25, 2016 Recurring weekly on Thursday Location: Downtown Knoxville, TN Phone: (865) 201-7270 Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Price: $99 per person

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MARKET SQUARE FARMERS’ MARKET The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products, which vary by the seasons, include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, pastureraised meat, bread, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts, and more. With interactive fountains, delicious local food, and surrounded by shops and restaurants, the MSFM is a perfect family destination. Produced by Nourish Knoxville, the MSFM runs Wednesdays and Saturdays, May thru November.

May 4, 2016 - November 16, 2016 Recurring weekly on Wednesday Phone: (865) 805-8687 Time: 11 am to 2 pm Price: Free

WAY LATE PLAY DATE! 516 North Beaman Street | Knoxville, TN 37914 Enjoy an adult twist on the childhood play date--big kids only 21 and up! Join us for a casual evening complete with live music with the Young Fables, local brews, local foods and many indoor and outdoor play-time activities sure to bring out the kid in you! All proceeds from the event benefit educational programs and exhibits at The Muse! *Price of ticket includes meal (entree and side), ice cream and 2 drinks.

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June 24, 2016 Phone: (865) 594-1494 Time: 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM Price: $25-$50

HAPPY & HUNGRY HOUR Join us after work for a great way to unwind that won’t kill your pocketbook. It’s Happy/Hungry Hour at the Hilton Garden Inn, with complimentary and safe valet parking right on the strip.

Our Executive Chef, Dave Hoyt, was Chef at REGAS RESTAURANT. He is smoking his own meats and does seafood and fresh small plates better than anyone else! Great place to meet friends and relax.

Recurring every week day Location: Downtown at 1706 Cumberland Avenue, TN Phone: (865) 437-5500 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Price: No cover charge. Complimentary valet parking HISTORIC SOUTHERN RAILWAY STATION: FARMER’S MARKET April 18, 2016 — December 26, 2016 3:00-6:00 PM. The Southern Railway Station will be hosting a Farmer’s Market every Monday, year round! Blue Slip Winery will have wine by the glass available. For more information on being a vendor, please contact Katie Galyon: katie@blueslip. com. Historic Southern Railway Station, 300 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917https://www.facebook.com/ events/785673721532763/ Recurring weekly on Monday Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Price: Free

THEATRE EINSTEIN SIMPLIFIED ~ COMEDY IMPROV TROUPE 8:00 pm EST Scruffy City Hall June 7, 2016 LOCATION Scruffy City Hall 28 Market Square Knoxville, TN There is nothing funny about reading a calendar entry.

Seriously, come down and have some fun.

Einstein Simplified has been entertaining Knoxville, TN and the surrounding area since 1994. The troupe is currently performing at 8:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Scruffy City Hall.

BEN GAINES HOSTS- IMPROV NIGHT 10:00 pm Preservation Pub. June 8, 2016 LOCATION Preservation Pub 28 Market Square Knoxville, TN UPSTAIRS UNDERGROUND COMEDY 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Sunday, June 12, 2016 Young, Fresh and Funny — Your old job. Come see the best in local and regional comedy GEEKS WHO DRINK- TRIVIA CONTEST WITH PRIZES. 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm the Speakeasy (Preservation Pub 2nd Floor bar) Monday, June 20, 2016 To submit an event please contact us at info@hushh.club

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Outlaw Country Musician

MATT WOODS

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Q: You’ve been doing a lot of touring recently. Tell us a bit about what life on the road is like A: Life on the road in many ways isn’t much different from any other life. Most days we do the same things as the day before; wake up, shower, and go to work. It’s the work and the company you keep that makes it interesting. First thing is get in the van and drive to the next town. The drives average maybe 4 hours and are followed by load in, sound check, and eventually the show. The show is the best! I look forward to the days we find time to explore a town. There is the added bonus of working with your friends, of course.

Q: What’s one of the weirdest thing you’ve seen while on tour?

A: The “weirdest thing on tour” question comes up a bit, but it is hard to narrow

down to one story. I’ve played with sideshows, at rodeos, and at or with nearly every venue or act you can imagine, so my chance of ending up in an interesting situation is good. However, the individual stories are best told over a cocktail after hours.

Q: I’m sure it can’t be fun cooped up in a van so long while traveling. What do you do for fun while touring?

A: When I can find the time I always look for places to play pinball on the road for some personal fun time. I’m also a big fan of taking in a matinée movie if we get into a town early. Sometimes you can find interesting local attractions, though, like driving my car through a Redwood while driving down the west coast. Those days are the best!

Q: If you could play a set with anyone past or present, who would it be?

A: Kris Kristofferson Q: What do you think you’d be doing if you weren’t a musician?

A: If I weren’t playing music, I think I would be working to find ways to support those that are, whether in a studio, booking bands, or promoting shows.

Q: You’re playing quite a few dates with Austin Lucas while touring, and he’ll be joining you on June 30 at The Open Chord. Tell us a little bit about his sound.

A: I am a huge admirer of Austin’s music. The songs are heartfelt and clever. Furthermore, his voice has a way of

capturing the attention of every crowd I’ve seen him play. I’m really happy we will be touring together for a while! June 30th should be a blast!

Interview Presented by: Open Chord & HUSHH Written by: Alec Cunningham www.therealmattwoods.com

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riginal MUSIC Concerts on the Square Every Thursday through August 30 Market Square Knox Featuring local artists such as Josh Cottrell with Aaron Coker, La Fever, Ensemble Saving Time, Blue Line Blues, & more! Check the schedule at www.KnoxvilleTN.gov SINGER-SONGWRITER-”OPEN MIC NIGHT” Tuesday, June 7, 2016 KNOXVILLE’S LONGEST RUNNING AND STRONGEST SONGWRITING COMMUNITY. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST the Speakeasy (Preservation Pub 2nd Floor bar) the Speakeasy (Preservation Pub 2nd Floor bar) 28 Market Square Knoxville, TN B.O.B. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 The Concourse. Presented by Midnight Voyage. 8pm. 18+. $20 advance / $25 day of show CANVAS PEOPLE LIVE Canvas People performing live at preservation pub.

June 12, 2016 Location: 28 Market Square, Preservation Pub, TN Time: 10:00 PM to 1:30 PM CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE: VARIETY THURSDAYS The Variety Thursdays concert series starts May 5 and ends June 30. From 7-9 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, get a sampling of the wide variety of genres performed by local bands – from classical music to blues, from swing to Americana, from soft rock to country. May 5: Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra (starts at 7:30pm - MOVED TO THE BIJOU), May 12: Kelsey’s Woods, May 19: Scruffy City Syncopators, May 26: The Young Fables, June 9: Josh Cottrell, June 16: La Fever, June 23: Ensemble Swing Time.

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Harry Connick Jr. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Tennessee Theatre 8pm $79 - $109 WILD THINGS 10:00 pm Preservation Pub LOCATION Preservation Pub 28 Market Square Knoxville, TN MONACO & ALAMEDA LIVE AT PRESERVATION PUB, June 20, 2016 Location: 28 Market Square, 28 Market Square, TN Time: 10 pm Price: $3 after 8pm Silversun Pickups Tuesday, June 21, 2016 The Mill & Mine with Bear Hands 8pm 18+ $25 advance / $28 day of show

Hot Action Cop W. Inward Of Eden, Indie Lagone, & More FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016. 8:00PM 11:59PM Brewhouse Blues Jam THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016 8:00PM 11:00PM

WDVX IJAMS NATURE CENTER MEADOW LARK MUSIC FEST 2915 Island Home Avenue | Knoxville, TN 37920 WDVX * Ijams Nature Center present the Meadow Lark Music Fest, June 25 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm. We’re excited to have Dale Watson and Southern Culture on the Skids headlining the festival. Stay tuned for more artist announcements!

Kevin Abernathy, Jeff German And Todd May LIVE In-The-Round THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016. 8:00PM 11:00PM

CHARLES WALKER BAND 10:00 pm Preservation Pub Friday, June 24, 2016 Passion Pit Tuesday, June 28, 2016 The Mill & Mine 8pm 18+ $30

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s t n i a S e k o r B e Ston Written by: Alec Cunning

We caught up with Jenna McClelland and Andrew Brown of Maryville-based AltAmericana band Stone Broke Saints to talk about their new release, the recording process, the band name, and more.

Stone Broke Saints is a relatively new band, but this isn’t your first rodeo; you’ve both been in bands before. Tell us a little about your background and about how SBS was formed.

Andrew: SBS was formed out of the idea of doing something real.

Jenna and I met when I saw her band, Mojo:Flow, performing at a local bar (Smoky Mountain Brewery), and I knew immediately that something special was on that stage. At this point in time, Mojo:Flow was already gigging heavily around the Knoxville area, and I truly wanted to be a part of that. Prior to this, I had been a part of a few local bands, including The Deep End Band and Nuthin’ Fancy, and Jenna and her brother, Michael, had taken Mojo:Flow to incredible heights. The minute that Jenna and I began working together professionally, we started pushing each other. We have always shared a passion for music, and we wanted nothing more than to share our passion with the world. This inevitably led to the creation of Stone Broke Saints.

And what about your band name? How did that come about?

Andrew: The band name did not originally come easy. We are heavily influenced by artists such as Judah and the Lion and Ben Rector, mainly due to the amount of positivity that radiates from their sound, their lyrics, and their personalities. Stone Broke Saints is a testament to the fact that we do not need money to be happy and to be who we are. We love sharing our passion, and we do the best we can to make that evident on stage. By doing this, our goal is to encourage those around us to chase their dreams, take risks, love each other, go all in on this life.

Jenna: The name Mojo:Flow was a play on the name Mojo:Saint – my late father Billy Earl McClelland’s last band. So with the name of this band, I still definitely wanted to include a piece of Dad in it as well, which is where the name Stone Broke Saints comes into play.

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Jenna & Andrew: We are extremely excited about the release of our debut EP. It took a great deal of planning, writing, and rewriting to prepare for this record, and we could not have done it without the wonderful people at SoKnox Studios in Knoxville, TN. They made this process easy on us, and we could not be more excited about the finished product. Our first single from the EP, “On My Way”, is set to release June 14th, at which time the next release date will be announced.

Any thoughts on a name for the release?

Jenna & Andrew: Naming this record has been a tough decision, mainly due to the fact that each song has a very special message that we hope to relay. At this time, discussions are still ongoing.

For those that haven’t heard your music yet, sum it up for us in three words.

Jenna & Andrew: Uplifting, encouraging, honest.

You’ve been testing your new tunes out at live shows. Have any stood out as fan favorites so far?

Andrew: The two songs that I believe have already stood out as fan favorites are “Love in Our Bones” and “Soul Train”. They have been received very well, both for the groove that they bring and the message that they relay. “Love in Our Bones” was written to promote the fact that love is all around us, even when it is difficult to see. “Soul Train” is an upbeat tune that was written to encourage listeners to chase their dreams and live their life without regret. We take pride in the message that we are pushing, and these two songs encompass that message completely.

s t n i a S e k o r B ne

You’ve been in the studio recently working on a new album.

How has the process been so far and when can we expect its release?

Interview Presented by: Open Chord & HUSHH www.stonebrokesaints.com

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