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Tri-Cities Faces and Places Celebrating the people and places of our community!

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The 54th annual ETSU Alumni Golf Classic will be held at Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport on Friday, Oct. 22.

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Players will also compete in four challenging skills contests.

In addition, this year’s event will feature several hole-in-one prizes, which will include a The day will begin with check- chance to win a top-of-thein and practice time at 11 a.m. line luxury vehicle provided Mini-massages and warmby Chaparral Buick GMC of up stretches will be offered Johnson City. An array of door courtesy of Jones Chiropractic. prizes will be awarded, as well.

A luncheon, which is included Registration is $110 for alumni in the registration fee, will be and friends, $100 for seniors served at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. and military personnel with a valid ID, and $60 for students.

Golfers will compete in Registrations and payments 10 divisions: Gold flight made online before Oct. 15 will (handicaps of 10 and lower), Blue flight (handicaps from 11 receive a $10 discount. to 20), White flight (handicaps For registration or more 21 and above), Women, ETSU Faculty and Staff (both players information, contact the ETSU must be current/retired faculty Alumni Office at 423-439-4218, or register online at or staff), Senior (both players must be age 55+), Co-ed (male/ etsualumni.org.

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Gypsy Circus Cider Company

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Asylum Suite’s Fright Night 9:00pm at CJs Sports Bar

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The Bobby Clay Band 2:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

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Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Filth with Paradoxum & DieLation 8:00pm at Capones

Thursday Oct 21st Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza Appalachian Road Show 7:30 at The Down Home

Friday Oct 22nd Below 7 with Citizen Kane 10:00pm at Capones

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Thursday Oct 21st MicroMania Midget Wrestling: 7:00pm at Thunder Valley Tavern

Friday Oct 22nd

EmiSunshine 8:00pm at The Down Home

Jared Bentley Solo 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Donnie & the Dry Heavers with Daniel Byrd’s Boogie Machine 10:00pm at Capones

Ron Short & The Killer Possums 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

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Sam Collie and the Roustabouts 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Jamen Denton 5:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Ron Addison & The Tom Cats 7:00pm Delta Blues BBQ

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The Duchess’ Nobles Dinner

November: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 520 Doc Hawkins Rd, Greeneville, TN By special invitation, you are invited to dine with the Duchess and her nobles for an evening to usher in the annual weekend celebration of the Duchy of Appalachia in the New World!

5th Annual Faire Season

November 6; 11:00 am - 6:00 pm November 7; 11:00 am - 6:00 pm 520 Doc Hawkins Rd, Greeneville, TN Come in your favorite Renaissance garb, bring your tankards and good cheer, and walk the lanes with us again this November!

Misfit Belly Dance!

November 6: 1:30 pm November 7: 1:30 pm 520 Doc Hawkins Rd, Greeneville, TN Be a Misfit for the day! Now is your chance to dance with the Misfit Gypsies on stage at the 5th Annual Appalachian Renaissance Faire. Join us for a 30 minute belly dance demonstration. Learn some of the basic fundamentals of belly dancing and put your new knowledge to work with a fun choreography!

Early bird tickets will come with your very own hip scarf.

TUESDAY Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City WEDNESDAY

Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at Quaker Steak and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm Karaoke at Marker 2 Grille at Lakeview Marina

THURSDAY

Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment at Wild Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria Karaoke w/Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar 8pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Open Mic & Karaoke at Wonderland Lounge/Bar N Grill Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7-10 Karaoke at Midnight Oasis - Brtistol, TN Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Quarter Restaurant

FRIDAY

Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) – Bristol, VA Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke at 27 Lions (Marion, VA) 9:00pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Laurel Marina on South Holsten 9pm

Trivia TUESDAY

Wild Wing Café JC- Team Trivia Tuesdays 8:30pm Johnson City Brewing Company- Trivia Tuesdays 7pm Aubrey’s Johnson City- Trivia Night 7pm 27 Lions - Trivia Night 7pm Union Street Taproom - DJ Trivia 6pm

WEDNESDAY

Tipton Street Pub- Trivia Wednesdays 9pm Aubrey’s Bristol- Trivia Night 7pm Johnson City Moose Lodge 1831 - DJ Trivia 7pm Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) - Trivia 7pm

THURSDAY

Holy Taco & Cantina Trivia Night 9pm JRH Brewing - Trivia Night 7pm Mellow Mushroom Johnson City - Mellow Trivia 7pm Gypsy Circus Cider Company - Trivia 6:30pm

MONDAY

Barley Waters- Trivia Night 7pm Yee-Haw Brewing- Trivia Mondays 7pm Woodstone Deli - DJ Trivia 7pm Model City Tap House - Live Team Trivia Night 7pm

SATURDAY

Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar

SUNDAY

7pm Open Mic with Karaoke at Go Burrito Johnson City Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm

MONDAY

Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm

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A Walk in Their Boots A Walk in Their Boots is hosting its 10th annual All-Era Military Timeline. This tribute to the American soldier takes place Veterans Day weekend Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th at Tipton Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN. The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm daily, is free to attend, and features battle re-enactments, weapons demos, military vehicles, a lecture series and more. There

will be opportunities to visit displays and interact with living historians portraying “Soldiers in the Field” with representations from Revolutionary War to Modern Day. Come experience a day in the life of our American servicemen and women through history as we honor their service to our nation! www.militarywalk.us

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THINGS TO DO FRIDAY OCT 22ND LIMESTONE Cinema Under The Stars with Hocus Pocus for Halloween THURSDAY OCT 21ST 7:30pm at Bays Mountain Park

ACOA (adult children of Hand Forged Christmas Gifts SUNDAY OCT 24TH alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm.

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 Nature: Snakes Alive 4:00pm 9:00am at Washington or Cheryl 423-262-6149 at Bays Mountain Park College Academy WEDNESDAY OCT 20TH BRISTOL SATURDAY OCT 21ST Mommy & Me Morning WEDNESDAY OCT 20TH 10:00am at Into the Fire WCA Fall Craft Festival Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm FRIDAY OCT 22ND at Blue Ridge Comedy Club 9:00am at Washington Ladies Night 6:30pm at Into the Fire SATURDAY OCT 23RD Jack-o-Lantern Kids Canvas 10:00am at Into the Fire

KINGSPORT WEDNESDAY OCT 20TH Nature: Evening Paddle 6:00pm at Bays Mountain Park THURSDAY OCT 21ST

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State Street Farmers Market 8:00am at Downtown Center

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Avoca Fall Festival 11:00am at Avoca Christian Church

FRIDAY OCT 22ND

Woodsongs 9:00am at Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Roan Mountain State Park

ABINGDON, VA WEDNESDAY OCT 20TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

Nature: Night with the Rangers SUNDAY OCT 24TH 6:30pm at Bays Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center Mountain Brewery

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East Tennessee State University welcomes All Time Low and Swae Lee for the Student Government Association Fall 2021 Outdoor Concert on Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.

This concert will take place at the CPA “Back Yard” adjacent to the Wayne G. Basler Center for Physical Activity, with gates opening at 6 p.m.

All Time Low started out as a high school cover band in 2003 in the suburbs of Baltimore before morphing into a melodic pop-punk act. Their albums include “So Wrong, It’s Right” and “Future Hearts,” a pop album titled “Last Young Renegade,” and their latest album in their signature style, “Wake Up Sunshine.”

Members include singer/guitarist Alex Gaskarth, guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist Zack Merrick and drummer Rian Dawson.

American rapper and singer/ songwriter Swae Lee first found success as part of the Southern sibling hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd.

At the height of the pair’s mainstream success with the 2016 chart-topper “Black Beatles,” he branched out as a solo artist, maintaining a strong chart presence with collaborations with French Montana, Travis Scott, Post Malone, and Kane Brown and Khalid.

Lee’s latest single as a solo artist is “Dance Like No One is Watching,” and he is featured on Alicia Keys’ single, “La La.” ETSU students receive one free ticket and may purchase up to four guest tickets for $10 each with valid ID. ETSU staff and faculty may purchase up to five tickets for $10 each with valid ID. Tickets must be purchased using ID Bucs at the Carrier Center front desk on the second floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.

Public tickets are available in advance through Sunday, Oct. 24, for $18 each at etsu.edu/concerts. Public tickets will be available the day of show at the gate for $25 each.

Visit etsu.edu/concerts for more information on the concert and event regulations.

For more information, call the ETSU Office of Student Activities and Organizations at 423-439-6633. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346 by Monday, Oct. 18.

Accommodation requests made after that date cannot be guaranteed.

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A Brief History of Standup Comedy in the United States By [https://EzineArticles.com/ expert/Jeff_McKinstry/561511] Jeff McKinstry There has been humor in the United States for as long as it has been a country. After all, life was tough and laughing was one important way to cope and survive. However, standup comedy as an art form took a while to evolve and catch on. The history is rich and whole books have been written on the subject. This article will serve as a very annotated version so that the reader can use it for a “jumping off place” to study more deeply those parts that are of interest.

One of the first types of organized standup comedy in the United States was the minstrel show that came on the scene in the early 1800s. It was sometimes referred to as “black face comedy”. Although appalling by 21st century standards, this brand of comedy was widely popular when it started. The all white casts would paint their faces black and begin using the the stereotypical mannerisms of the blacks for their material. It has always been said that comedy reflects the times. And like it or not, this was the state of the country in the 1800s. The minstrel show remained popular through to the mid 19th century and began to loose favor as the United States views on racism and slavery began to change.

As the minstrel show’s popularity waned, vaudeville began to be a popular form or standup or prestandup comedy. In addition to comedy, vaudeville acts included dancers, magicians and actors.

Some shows even included clownlike acts. Just a few of the main comedians of this brand of comedy are - Fred DuPres, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Groucho Marx and the Marx Brothers and Ezera kendall.

Vaudeville comedians relied less on the spoken word for laughs and instead used, props and physical comedy. This is because they did not have microphones and instead had to rely on the physical type of comedy.

Vaudeville although popular for a long time gave way to comedic performances on the newly invented radio. This was the beginning of “comedy for the masses”. But while this was very good news for the general public, it came with a price for the performers. They could no longer rely on the physical aspect of their comedy, they now only had their material and timing to get their audiences to laugh. Some comedians were able to make the transition from Vaudeville to more of a spoken word type of comedy.

Some of the notable comedians that made this transition are: Jack Benney, Bob Hope, Milton Berle and

throughout the following decades was a reflection of the what events were happening at the time and also the morality and accepted subjects in the country during those decades.

comedians! This is when they became superstars. They moved from being seen on television and in small comedy clubs to selling out large arenas. Comedians such The decades of the 1950s and 1960s saw as George Carlin, Cheech and Chong and Richard Pryor thrived the rise of comics such as Don Rickles, in the new settings. In addition to Johnny Carson and Phyllis Diller. As their live appearances, they made the country began breaking down the recordings of their shows and sold walls of racism, several notable black them (as LPs) to the public. And comedians began to make audiences of course the topics covered were laugh. They were Dick Gregory, Bill constantly pushing the boundaries Cosby and Redd Foxx. As the racial bounds were being pushed, the bounds of what society would accept. As the sexual revolution and anything of acceptable humor began to test the goes mentality became prevalent in limits. Most notably, the comedy of society, the comedic topics did also.

Lenny Bruce set off what some say is The 1980s, 1990s and 2000s mainly the beginning of an anything subject followed the patterns in the previous decades, more exposure and pushing the envelops. There were however a few notable developments from these decades. MTV and Comedy Central made comedy more accessible to more people. Not only were the public getting to see the big name comics, they were being exposed to up and coming comics via the new television networks. A recent phenomenon is a comedy based reality show called “Last Comic Standing”. This show gives the television viewers exposure to more inexperienced comics that could one day make it to the big leagues.

There is no telling where standup comedy will take us in the future.

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The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM) is among the recipients of the Tennessee Governor’s Arts Leadership Award in part for the organization’s role in preserving the Bristol region’s rich music culture and the legacy of the historic 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings.

“We sincerely thank Governor and First Lady Lee and the Tennessee Arts Commission for recognizing BCM’s hard work and contributions to the arts,” said BCM Executive Director Leah Ross. “This is a great achievement for our organization and we are honored to have been chosen.”

Located in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, BCM is the parent nonprofit of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, and WBCM Radio Bristol. BCM has emerged as one of the most distinguished cultural institutions in the Northeast Tennessee/Southwest Virginia region, having earned national recognition for its innovative museum model and multifaceted programming. For more than two decades, BCM has remained devoted to preserving and telling the story of Bristol’s critical role in the history and

development of country music, while also creating new opportunities and exposure for contemporary artists and audiences to explore the evolving sounds of the region. BCM continues to celebrate the extraordinary musical legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, where the

Congratulations are in order for Doyle Lawson, who was also recognized with the Governor’s Distinguished Artist Award.

The Sullivan County native is revered as one of the most influential bluegrass musicians and bandleaders in the genre’s history, with an illustrious career that spans nearly six decades.

have made outstanding contributions to the state’s cultural life.

“Tennessee has a rich artistic heritage, and we are proud of these outstanding recipients who are leaders in the arts across our state,” said Gov. Lee in a previously released statement. “Maria and I congratulate each of them, and we are proud of their accomplishments.”

The Governor’s Arts Awards are presented in three different categories - Arts Leadership, Distinguished Artist, and Folklife Heritage.

The recipients come from all walks of life and symbolize the tremendous variety of the arts and culture of Tennessee.

“The awards are a testimony to the value that the arts bring to our communities, our schools, and our lives,” said Jan McNally, Chair of the Tennessee Arts Commission.

landmark first recordings of the legendary Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers were made, while simultaneously moving into the future as an ambitious arts and economic leader in its community and region. Bristol was designated

by Congress as the “birthplace of country music” in 1998.

Nashville’s Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood and Carla Thomas of Memphis were also recognized within the same category.

The Tennessee Governor’s Arts Award is the state’s highest honor in the arts. Since 1971 the Governor’s Arts Awards have celebrated those who

For a full list of Tennessee Governor’s Arts Award recipients and more information, visit tnartscommission.org/ governors-arts-awards /2021-award-winners/.

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served soup as the first course at 6:15 p.m. The main course will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by dessert.

The menu will include pork loin stuffed with apples, cranberries and nuts; pork belly Brussel sprouts; curried pumpkin soup; red corn pudding; carrots; asparagus; and potatoes. Dessert will consist of pumpkin sorbet. The peppers, made into jam, will be served with the hors d’oeuvres at the meet-and-greet.

Honey from the beehives on the Doak House grounds will be spread over the pork loin and will be used as sweetener in the unsweet tea at the meal.

In a joint venture with Rural Resources, Tennessee’s first higher education institution will host the Farm to Table dinner Thursday Oct. 21, at the Doak House Museum. The main feature is a splendid meal that will include items grown at the Doak House and Rural Resources, such as corn, pumpkins, chestnuts and peppers.

“This event is tremendous opportunity to spend a relaxing evening outdoors enjoying a delicious meal cooked in a different manner,” said Dr. Peter Noll, associate professor of public history and museum studies. “We are excited to partner with Rural Resources and use home-grown ingredients as part of the menu and know the community will enjoy the ambiance.”

Meal preparers will accommodate special dietary requests.

“We are confident our guests will relish the change of pace offered by this uniquely constructed meal in a beautiful setting,” said Rush Bakshi, Rural Resources’ chef. “We are pleased to work closely with Tusculum on this event and anticipate this meal will create further interest among our guests in using homegrown ingredients in food prepared for their families and friends. This is a can’t-

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meet-and-greet. Diners will be seated between the Doak House and the academy building at 6 p.m. and will be

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evening wear casual.

After the meal, guests can continue enjoying the grounds with s’mores at the newly installed fire pit. That will give them an additional opportunity to explore the grounds and participate in further conversation with fellow guests and representatives from Tusculum and Rural Resources.

To sign up for the event, please visit: go.tusculum.edu/homecoming/2021homecoming-registration-form/ and select Farm to Table among the list of events. The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 19.

For more information about the university, please visit www.tusculum.edu. To learn more about Rural Resources, please visit: Wayne Thomas, dean of Tusculum’s College www.ruralresources.net/. of Civic and Liberal Arts, will serve as Please contact Nicole Rader, director of emcee. Dr. Scott Hummel, the university’s alumni engagement and special events, at president, will provide a welcome, and nrader@tusculum.edu or 423-636-0565 Dr. David Gonzalez, Tusculum’s director of bands, will lead a three-string quartet in the Doak House.

Dr. Noll will share further details about the grounds and explain the many new developments at the Doak House, including the growing of food and the construction of a new trail.

The meal, which is part of Tusculum’s Homecoming celebration, costs $50 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Doak House Museum and Rural Resources.

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As we get closer to Halloween I thought it might be a good idea to write about people, places and things that possibly pertain to the day or for most people like me the entire month. Ever since childhood I have been drawn to artists with a little darker nature. Not demonic satanic nature, just circumstances that made their lives a little darker than everyone else’s. To name just a few, my favorite writers are Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft. My favorite painter has always Been Van Gough, and my favorite composer is Beethoven. If you compare them all you can easily see that each one faced severe adversities.

Some overcame and some were overcome. However it is the writers I wish to speak of in this week’s column.

grave but once the obit from Griswold was published he was given a proper headstone. Of course today nearly everyone one on earth recognizes Poe as the father of the modern crime story. Not to mention his science fiction writing and of course horror contributions. I might add as of this writing My son and I will be visiting Poe’s grave in Baltimore Maryland, also the museum in Richmond.

On the other hand for some reason very few people today know of H.P Lovecraft. I remember as a child watching a movie called “the unnamable.” It was back in the 1980s and of course it was a little cheesy but in all its cheesiness it was eerie. The story centered on a haunted house where a menacing looking creature roamed. It fascinated me to no end Poe of course has always been a and I watched the movie every time favorite of mine. He was never truly it was aired. As I got older I realized recognized for his contributions until the movie was loosely based on an he died. And then what made him H.P Lovecraft story. This intrigued famous? His worst critic. That’s right, me enough to seek out Lovecraft. Of the critic Rufus Wilmot Griswold wrote course there was no internet back some scathing remarks about Poe in then so I used the only Google I had hopes of discrediting Poe upon the available and that was the local late author's demise. However the library. I checked out any and all the decided effect was reversed and Poe books Lovecraft had written and I was became a hotly sought after writer. amazed at the man's imagination and Besides Has anyone ever heard of RUFUS? Exactly! Up until this Poe’s remains were left in an unmarked

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the depths he went when it came to the genre of horror and science fiction.

Especially in the time in which he had lived. He no doubt like many others was influenced by Poe but he created some very memorable characters like Chthulu for instance. And like Poe, Lovecraft suffered from immense hardships. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Lovecraft spent most of his life in New England. After his father was institutionalized for general paresis in 1893, he lived affluently, but his family's wealth dissipated soon after the death of his grandfather. After this point, he was living with his mother in reduced financial conditions, until she was institutionalized in 1919.

He became involved in the United Amateur Press Association and wrote essays for them. In 1913, he wrote a critical letter to a pulp magazine that ultimately led to his involvement in pulp fiction. He became active in the speculative fiction community and was published in several pulp magazines. Lovecraft moved to New York when he married Sonia Greene in 1924. He then joined the small "Kalem Club", and would later become the center of a wider body of authors known as the "Lovecraft

Circle". They introduced him to Weird Tales, which would become his most prominent publisher. Despite this, his time in New York took a toll on his mental state, which coincided with increased financial pressures.

Finding social and financial conditions there intolerable, he returned to Providence in 1926. After returning to Providence, he became increasingly active in his literary output, producing some of his most prominent works, including "The Call of Cthulhu", At the Mountains of Madness, The Shadow over Innsmouth, and The Shadow Out of Time. He would remain active as a writer until his death from intestinal cancer at the age of 46.

Most anything you want to know about Lovecraft and his works are easily found now with the use of the internet. I recommend you seek him out. He is a very interesting character.

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While speaking with a co-worker during opening yesterday, he said something that very accurately summed up the current state of my life. “I feel like even on my days off, I don’t get days off.” I’m fairly certain I’m not the only person out here who empathizes with his sentiment.

If there is one environmental factor that is a fail-proof way to stress me out, it’s lack of time for myself. Call it selfish, call it only child syndrome, but in order to function at my best for myself and others, I need a certain amount of quality “me time.” It is in this area as of late where I am in a severe deficit and it’s really making me come unhinged.

Beginning this week I’ve started working a lot more and with the holidays approaching it’s going to be even busier for everyone.

While work itself doesn’t bother me, it’s just losing that time and being forced to crunch all my other “necessaries” into the hours that should be reserved for much needed leisure and relaxation that is the issue. I believe it is healthy and essential for people to make time for things that bring them joy; burnout and depression are bore from having nothing to look forward to.

Now that I’m back in service my schedule has completely flipflopped and my work day begins at 4pm and ends around 10pm.

This means I must accomplish all my chores like cleaning house, laundry, gym, running errands, and groceries early in the day.

While that schedule certainly has

its perks, i.e. less people in the gym and store, banks are open, etc, it already feels like I’ve put in a full day’s work before I’ve even clocked in to do a full day’s work which is a little exhausting. And in order to fulfill all those duties prior to 2pm when I have to start getting ready for my shift, I have to begin around 8am, which means I have to come straight home, walk my dogs and go immediately to sleep.

Because of my late hours and busy days, I get no socialization time for friends or dating. So on my much needed 2 day breaks, I’ve found myself overscheduling with others I want to see and leaving no time for myself. This is where I’ve got to make time management a priority or I’m going to snap. Trying to schedule lunch dates, while inconvenient for my schedule, works ok for initial meetings with guys. But of course a second date is preferred in the evening or a weekend when they have more time and I cannot accommodate. So I try to schedule them on my days off, which means I’m sacrificing much needed time with my close friends who actually know me and aren’t just trying to get in my pants. Not to mention the time I’m sacrificing that belongs to me; I’ve lost every bit of that.

I’m a pretty social creature, but that becomes very draining. One of the things that keeps me sane is staying home and cooking a meal for myself, or creating a charcuterie smorgasbord on my coffee table while watching my favorite classic horror or comedy movies. I derive a great deal of mental relief from an evening at home in my most comfy sweats, letting my bare face marinate

in moisturizer with a glass of wine and not feeling the burden of entertaining someone else.

Especially now that I work at an expensive “occasion” restaurant where my sole purpose is to ensure my guests are having a memorable experience and are the star of the show over and over again.

So now that I’ve identified the problem, how am I going to solve it? I know I’m not alone in this frustration- honestly I don’t know how you people with children do it. I’ve found that making lists streamlines a lot of productivity, freeing up hours that might otherwise be wasted. When I come home at night is the perfect opportunity to manage my time.

As I lay down to unwind in bed, instead of scrolling aimlessly on social media, I can examine and delegate my tasks- what didn’t get done today, what needs to be done tomorrow, and even what I can do to meet goals for the week, month or year. That way I wake up with a sense of purpose and a game plan, alleviating a lot of stress.

I also really need to prioritize who I’m allocating energy to.

I’m clearly craving some sort of connection and companionship, but the reality is, most of these people aren’t compatible with me in the present moment, thus becoming just a succubus on my valuable time. I need to get to the bottom of who is actually aligned with my needs and is adding VALUE to my life and not STRESS. This assessment isn’t with the intention of being hurtful, it’s just at this time and age, I don’t have time to waste anymore. Once I clear up that space, I now have room for spending time with

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friends and family.

As for those precious days off alone, sometimes you just have to say no. You can’t be everything to everyone, especially when you’re the one in need of healing. It’s ok to politely decline invitations or bail on a nonpressing commitment in favor of prioritizing your own needs. That old saying about saving yourself first on the airplane or else you can’t save others still rings true for a reason; you can’t function at your best for those closest to you if you’re secretly drowning.

This plague of being overworked and stressed isn’t unique to me; I know to a degree most of us feel this way. With the holidays approaching at lightning speed, it might be a good idea for everyone to get a handle on inefficient hours and manage their time accordingly. For me at least, it’s a must at the top of my lengthy to-do list.

XO - Kathie

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There is nothing in filmdom like the opening sequence of a Bond film, and the title track is performed by pop star Billie Eilish. For fans of Daniel Craig's Bond, of which I am one, this is sadly his last outing as the superspy. When Craig first burst onto the screen in 2006 (!) as Bond in "Casino Royale", he quickly became my favorite Bond. Craig brought a much needed roughness to the character, who in my opinion had become a bit of a caricature. One could even tell the successful "Jason Bourne" film series had an impact on the take on the character. Craig immediately eased into the role and made it his own, despite the one time outrage of a "blonde James Bond." His Bond film "Skyfall" from 2012 became the top moneymaker in the franchise, and the new film is on track to be uber successful.

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the last outing, "Spectre", and finds a retired Bond living a nice life in Jamaica, until his CIA friend Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) convinces 007 to join him in the search for a missing MI6 scientist, who has a deadly virus in his possession of which is coveted by the criminal organization Spectre. The film also flashes back to the childhood of Bond's latest love Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux) and her witness of a family tragedy at the hands of the villain of the film Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek). Safin later devises a plan to take down Spectre, but eventually has a conflict with Bond over Swann and her daughter Mathilde (Lisa-Dorah Sonnet). The film introduces a new 007, Nomi (Lashana Lynch), who has taken over the 007 title after Bond's retirement, which doesn't exactly please our hero.

The two 007's eventually team up after an initial conflict of interest, and prove to be a formidable duo. Speaking of conflicts, Bond initially falls out with M (Ralph Fiennes), but eventually M realizes it's better to be on the side of Bond. When all the good guys finally realize they need to work together to defeat Safin, you know all will not end well for the evil doers. In addition to the aforementioned characters, all of the Craig series favorites are back, including Ben Whishaw as equipment master Q, and Naomie Harris as M's secretary Moneypenny. All the characters have the opportunity to interact with Bond, and there is a great fight sequence with fellow agent Paloma (Ana de Armas), whose appearance enlists the look of walking the red carpet instead of battling villains, but after all this is a Bond film. The film features a heartfelt moment when Bond visits the grave of former love

Vesper Lynd, who died in the "Casino Royale" film. Speaking of heartfelt, despite all the thrilling action and witty dialogue, there are many moments in this film where you may shed a tear or two. You have been warned. The storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat, and is available in the 3D format if you desire to don those glasses. I cannot say enough about Craig's run as Bond, and he will always be my

favorite among the previous Bond actors. The film has shocking moments throughout, but none as shocking as the ending, which left me floored.

"No Time to Die" is a fun, amazing, and emotional ending for Craig's Bond, and I plan on seeing this film many times. Now playing in theaters. (Rated PG-

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Songstress Susan Werner Brings Americana, Country Tunes from Hit New Album to The Wortham Center, Oct. 27 With a well-earned reputation as a fixture on the folk scene, singersongwriter Susan Werner brings her insightful, thought-provoking lyrics, genre-blending rhythms and sassy wit to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts for a live, in-person performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. A live, online streaming option is also available for the performance.

Dubbed by National Public Radio as the “empress of the unexpected,” Werner continues to confirm her reputation as an artist who is as changeable as the weather, with a familiar Midwestern charm as well as a sharp wit.

At age five, Werner made her debut, playing guitar and singing at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manchester, Iowa; she learned both piano and guitar by ear. After earning a degree in voice from the University of Iowa, she attended Temple University in Philadelphia, performing in numerous recitals and operas while completing her graduate studies. Ultimately, she opted to forgo a career as an opera singer, dedicating herself instead to songwriting, building a reputation at jazz clubs, coffeehouses, and folk festivals along the Eastern Seaboard.

After launching her career with the self-released “Midwestern Saturday Night” in 1993, her second recording, “Live at Tin Angel,” impressed

executives at Private Music/ BMG, which released her critically acclaimed major label debut, “Last of the Good Straight Girls,” in 1995.

She also received critical accolades for her subsequent recordings, “Time Between Trains” (1998) and “New Non-Fiction” (2001). She has toured the nation with acts such as Richard Thompson, Keb Mo, and Joan Armatrading, and was featured in a 1998 Peter, Paul, and Mary PBS special as one of the best of the next generation of folk songwriters.

Now a celebrated performing songwriter, Werner has made a name for herself coast to coast, singing anything from her American folk classics to her Havana-inspired tunes.

This touring season, Werner brings a fresh set of songs to the stage, including releases from her latest Americana and country-inspired album, “Flyover Country,” released in September.

Werner has been praised by critics across the globe, from the Direct Current’s take of “This woman is great.

Period.” to the Chicago Tribune’s “[Werner is] a songwriter and musician who is in such complete command of her gifts that it’s almost scary.” Werner brings with her a wealth of musical inspiration, producing a collection of music that feels both familiar and wholly original, a fusion of insightful lyrics and the rustic roots of American

folk, blues and country rhythms.

Susan Werner’s Oct. 27 performance is made possible by Series and Performance Sponsors Signarama and Worley, Woodbery, & Associates, P.A; and by Individual Sponsors Bill & Clarita Burton, John & Marsha Ellis, Dr. Alan & Suzanne Escovitz; Richard & Francee Healy, Steve & Rena Hoffman, Jim King & Jayne Cleveland, Henry LaBrun, Stephen & Barbara Lehrer, and Dianne & David Worley; with additional support from media sponsors 103.3 AshevilleFM, The Laurel of Asheville, and WNCW 88.7FM. Updated vaccination and mask policy, effective Sept. 1, 2021: To ensure the health and wellness of patrons, artists, staff and volunteers, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a negative COVID-19 test conducted by a lab within 48 hours of the performance is required to attend indoor performances at the Wortham Center. Masks are required at all times for all patrons and visitors regardless of vaccination status. Performance ticket holders who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted. Policies will be adjusted in response to local and national recommendations about health and safety. For full policy details and updates, visit the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures page at worthamarts.org.

To obtain more information about upcoming performances at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts or to purchase tickets for Susan Werner’s in-person or online performance on Wednesday, Oct. 27 ($42 Regular; $37 Student; $20 Child; $10 Student Rush tickets, day-of-show (with valid I.D.), call the Wortham Center Box Office at 828257-4530 or visit worthamarts.org.

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, located at 18 Biltmore Ave. in downtown Asheville, is a three-venue performing arts complex, encompassing the 500-seat Diana Wortham Theatre, with its exceptional acoustics and sightlines, the 100-seat black box theatre, Tina McGuire Theatre, and the multiuse Henry LaBrun Studio, designed for special events and workshops. Each year from fall through spring, the Wortham Center produces a season packed full of world-class, internationally renowned artists — presenting the best of the best in music, dance, theatre, comedy and more. The 2021/2022 Season sponsors are the Buncombe County TDA, Renaissance Asheville Hotel, Asheville Citizen Times, the North Carolina Arts Council, 67 Biltmore and Blue Moon Water. To obtain more information on the season or to purchase tickets, call the theatre’s box office at 828- 257-4530 or visit worthamarts.org.

I was out puttering around my garden the other day, mostly yelling obscenities at squirrels, when my non-existent wife, Sheila, came out to speak with me. I had promised our fake son, Lemuel, that if he was good in the first quarter of school, we would take him out and let him pick out a honey-baked ham for his pet crocodile Eustace. Sheila showed me his report card and I was as proud as anyone who had just told one of God’s creatures of the forest what they can go do with themselves could be.

to go with swift moves and pray for the best. I got one hand on the top of the mattress, one hand on Things were going fine till physics the bottom, and began to wiggle began to work against me. As I was the bottom part towards me. With inching the mattress more and more enough of the bottom towards me I upon its side, I was sweating and thrust the mattress away from me. my glasses began to slide forward.

Both hands occupied, I had to do Down the mattress went, down I the best I could to get my glasses went on top of it, and I heard the to wiggle back up on my nose. The sound of a clunky impact behind wiggling only made my glasses me—I prayed it was my glasses. slide down further. In a perfect marriage of happenstance, the edge Once I took a moment to recover, of the mattress caught my glasses. I All the sheets had been removed I got on my hands and keens and thought “ah, I got this” and tried to from the bed, which was very kind As I still had a few squirrels to tell began to crawl—and feel—my way of Sheila. She knows I have this fear smash my face into the mattress to off, I asked Sheila if she wouldn’t push the glasses back on. of finding sock monkeys hidden mind going alone with Lemuel. towards where the impact sounded under bedsheets and often am filled As I wanted to get the mattress “Funny you should mention that,” like it was. Sure enough, it was my with abject terror when I have to she said, “I was wondering if you closer to my face, I did another glasses, thankfully. I got the bed wouldn’t mind my taking him and if strip a bed. The bed was located in push upward. It caught my glasses centered and felt pleased with my the middle of the room, with two while we’re gone you could do me just fine, but the motion caused nightstands beside it, both with a favor.” Sheila and I have enjoyed them to miss my head and go flying accomplishments. I then went back medium-sized lamps on them.

At a sham marriage of many years, we off behind me. So here I stood, out into my garden, to get some have a lot of trust and understanding first, you might think that flipping a everything a blur, and a mattress fresh air and to yell obscenities at queen-sized mattress alone could betwixt us. I knew whatever it was almost on its side with a deep sense the spiders. You know. Bookends. she was asking me to do could wait be daunting, and it can be. However, of disorientation surging through my I was confident that with enough body. Not knowing where my glasses Balance for the day. When Sheila and until I was done saying terrible thought and careful planning, I could landed, I was nervous to move for Lemuel got home, she was pleased, things to rodents. get the task done with ease. fear of crushing them with my feet. and he was so happy to give his pet I thought I might try the corner first Even sweatier than before, I decided some ham. See you next week. and see if I could nudge the mattress forward, up and over the headboard.

Gripping the front left corner with both hands along the bottom, I took a deep breath and pulled up. I successfully lifted the mattress, so I tried my best to tug forward, but the mattress was getting caught up on the nightstand on that side. It was going up, but it wasn’t coming forward. I could have moved the nightstand, but I am of the Tetris generation and wasn’t ready to let something like that get in my way of solving this physics puzzle.

“Be a dear and flip the mattress in the guest room, as we had talked about” she said. “Not a problem, dear! I’ll be glad to do a gymnasts turn to the Imperial 900” I said while flashing that million-dollar smile of mine. With that, Sheila smiled back, said they’d be gone about an hour and left me to finish. I heard the sound of Sheila and Lemuel driving away as I walked back towards the house. Through the patio door, I walked up the stairs to our guest bedroom.

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I went over to the side of the mattress and put my hands under the middle of it, on the left side.

Again, I took a breath and began to lift the mattress, this time I was having more success. I found as I

lifted the mattress if I could slowly tug it towards me, I could get it to raise more, slowly, gently.

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