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NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

Hello Friends!

I know I keep saying this but here we are with another month…… October! I feel like the months are literally flying by us in a cloud of dust. It will be Christmas any day now at this rate. Fall is most certainly in the air lately. Do you have plans for this month? It would be a great time to enjoy the color changes in the mountains or be scared to death at some of the local Halloween attractions.

This weekend is Country Thunder!!!!!

So many great artists to see and I know everyone is super excited. The stages are going up now and the buzz is already in Bristol. If you don’t have tickets yet there are discounts available from WXBQ. You do NOT want to miss these shows. Whatever you do this month I hope you have a happy and safe one.

Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce to Hold 46th Annual Apple Festival

As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp autumn air seeps through the mountains of East Tennessee, there is no better way to welcome the season than with the annual Unicoi County Apple Festival. The Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 46th annual event on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day in downtown Erwin, Tenn.

The festival, drawing more than 120,000 annual attendees, has been consistently named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events in the southeast, is a four-year winner of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association’s Pinnacle Award and has been named the Johnson City Press Readers’ Choice Best Local Event from 2018-2022. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering two-days of family-friendly fun, delicious food, live entertainment, and, of course, an abundance of the region’s best apples.

Stroll along the downtown streets of Erwin where more than 400 talented artisans from across the country will display their creations. This is the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts, home décor items and other one-of-a-kind works. Enjoy the sounds of live music throughout the weekend as a diverse range of musical acts will take the stages. Two stages of headlining entertainment will be included in this year’s festival.

Satisfy your taste buds with an

array of mouthwatering food options available at either of the two festival food courts. From classic festival fare to local specialties, there’s something to please every palate. And don’t forget the apples! Explore a variety of apple-licious treats

the young festivalgoer can let their imaginations run wild.

To enliven one’s competitive spirit, the Unicoi County Apple Festival includes many activities and contests. The UT Extension’s Apple Cooking Contest will take place on

to the festival is free, making it an accessible and enjoyable experience for all. Several parking areas around Exit 37 have been secured for festival attendees.

To ensure the safety of the large number of attendees, festival organizers ask that you please do not bring pets onto the festival grounds. Bicycles and skateboards are also not permitted on festival grounds. While visiting the Unicoi County Apple Festival, be sure to discover the vibrant business community located in Erwin and Unicoi County, with local shops, boutiques, and vendors offering a wide range of products and services. The festival, surrounded by the stunning Appalachian Mountains, offers breathtaking views and ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the natural beauty of the region, so spend the weekend enjoying all that Unicoi County has to offer.

from candy apples and fried apple pies to apple dumplings and apple cider.

The large children’s area is a festival within a festival, uniquely designed with rides, inflatables, interactive games, face painting and much more.

Located in the parking lot of Erwin Town Hall, the 2023 children’s area is a place where

Friday, Oct. 6 and on Saturday, Oct. 7, runners from across the country will converge on the streets of Erwin for the running of the Apple Festival 4-mile footrace and 2-mile race walk.

The festival spans across a 5-block section of downtown Erwin and includes adjoining side streets. From Interstate 26, take Exit 37 into downtown Erwin. Admission

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for two-days of Apple Festival fun in Erwin, TN! For more information, call the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce at (423) 743-3000, visit the website at www. unicoicountyapplefestival.org or stop by the Chamber office located at 100 South Main Ave.

Bristol TN/Va

WEDNESDAY Oct 4th

T. Bailey 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

THURSDAY Oct 5th

Jason Lloyd 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

FRIDAY Oct 6th

Tuatha Dea 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Clay Blevins 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Craig Street Ramblers 8:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar

SATURDAY Oct 7th

Vaden Landers 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Travis Reigh:6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillen 8:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Sexbruise? 11:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

MONDAY Oct 9th

Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Johnson City

TUESDAY Oct 3rd

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

WEDNESDAY Oct 4th

Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

THURSDAY Oct 5th

Martha Spencer7:00pm at The Down Home

META KASA EDM Night 9:00pm at Capone’s

FRIDAY Oct 6th

Morgan’s Mill 9:30pm at Wild Wing Cafe

Dimestore Cowboys with Sam Foster & the Obsolete 10:00pm at Capone’s

SATURDAY Oct 7th

The Breakfast Club 10:00pm at Capone’s

SUNDAY Oct 8th

Demon Waffle 4:00pm at Johnson City Public Library

Front Steps

Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Kingsport

THURSDAY Oct 5th

Dan Herrell Acoustic 6:00pm at Cherie’s Boutique

FRIDAY Oct 6th

Big Dog Howlers 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

SATURDAY Oct 7th

Jeff Lane 5:00pm at The Reserve

Shooterband 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

BLOUNTVILLE

FRIDAY Oct 6th

Shooterband 7:00pm at the Outdoorsman

Abingdon, Va

Saturday Oct 7th

Tom Peterson’s Pahuno Toad Quintet will 4:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Sunday Oct 6th

Josh Bowles 2:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

International Opera Star Returns Home to Perform

Big Stone Gap’s own Roy Cornelius Smith has established himself among the ranks of the finest tenors of his generation with a voice of exceptional color and beauty. He and Soprano Sofi Rohlman will join Symphony of the Mountains in a concert co-sponsored by Pro-Art showcasing favorites from opera, musical theater, and country music on Sunday, October 8th at 4 p.m. at Union High School in Big Stone Gap. Roy Cornelius Smith now resides in Vienna, Austria, and is returning to his hometown to sing for one night only.

“I am thrilled to do these concerts with Cornelia and the symphony,” Smith said. “It will be the first time many in the area have heard me sing. I only wish my

father was alive to see this. I know he’s looking down and is as proud of me as I am of him. He was a huge inspiration to me and many others in the area.” Smith has performed leading tenor roles at opera houses and festivals around the world including the Salzburg Festival, Spoleto Festival, Metropolitan Opera, Vienna Volksoper, Deutsche Oper Berlin, New York City Opera, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. He has also performed as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice, Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal, and with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. Among other favorites, this “Homecoming” concert will include “La donna è mobile” from Rigoletto, “Granada”, “O sole mio”, and “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha.

Soprano Sofi Rohlman will perform alongside Cornelius Smith. Last year Rohlman won the Hayes School of Music Concerto Aria Competition at Appalachian State University and was also a winner of the Elizabeth Harper Vaughn Concerto Competition.

Tickets to the event are $20 and are available onsite, or in advance online at symphonyofthemountains. org, or by phone at (423) 392-8423. Proceeds from ticket sales support Symphony of the Mountains. Children, students, and Pro-Art season ticket holders will be admitted free. Pro-Art season ticket holders may make reservations at proartva.org/homecoming.

Tickets to the 47th Pro-Art season are on sale now. Explore the complete schedule of events, purchase season tickets, and make reservations at proartva. org. Individual shows over the course of the season range in price up to $20, while a season ticket to 30 performances can be purchased for $40—less

than $2 per show! Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 47th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with mobility issues or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email the Pro-Art office at pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information

TRI-CITIES NIGHTLIFE

WEDNESDAY

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Pub Out Back (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm

Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm

Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar - Johnson City, TN 9pm

Karaoke with Ron at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm

Loudmouth Karaoke at Michael Waltrip Brewing Company - Bristol, VA on Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm

THURSDAY

Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub - Johnson City, TN 8pm

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Wild Wings Cafe - Johnson City, TN 9pm

Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN 10pm

Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN

Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern - Jonesborough, TN

FRIDAY

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine - Johnson City, TN 9pm

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Sports Mill - Kingsport, TN 8pm

Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm

Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm

Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm

SATURDAY

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub Johnson City, TN 8pm

Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm

Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm

Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm

Karaoke with DJ Clyde and Prestige Entertainment at Macado’s -Kingsport, TN 9pm

Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm

TUESDAY

Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café

Johnson City TN

DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom

Erwin, TN 5pm

Trivia at The Corner Bar Bristol, VA 8pm

Trivia at Aubrey’s Johnson City 7pm

WEDNESDAY Trivia at Tipsy Toad

Jonesborough, TN 7pm

Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom

Bristol, VA 7pm

Trivia at Aubrey’s Bristol 7pm

THURSDAY

Mellow Trivia at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN- 7pm

Trivia at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 7pm

events added

TUESDAY Singo at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 6:30pm

WEDNESDAY Bingo at Tipton Street Pub Johnson City, TN 9pm Singo at Holy Taco & Cantina Boones Creek, TN 8pm Blazin’ Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN 6pm

THURSDAY Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Bristol VA 6pm Singo at Aubrey’s Bristol 7:00 PM

THURSDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and GrilleBristol, TN 10pm

FRIDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm

SATURDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm

SUNDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and GrilleBristol, TN 10pm

SODOKU CROSSWORD

Down

1. Still sleeping

2. Go up

3. Frisco sch.

4. Incense

5. CIA operative (abbr.)

6. Secular

7. Far from electrifying

8. Finally

9. Confusion

10. Cousin of an ostrich

11. Meeting memo abbr.

12. "___ Dawn" (war film)

13. Ending for second or vision

18. Country bordering Tibet

22. East African language (abbr.)

24. Boat with an open hold

26. "And higher," on a sale rack sign

27. Subject of a treasured 1922 Flaherty documentary

28. Urged (on)

ACROSS

1. In ____ (going nowhere)

5. Jessica of "The Love Guru"

9. Brightly colored aquarium fish

14. 2005 "American Idol" singer Bo

15. Ayn's John

16. Shade of brown

17. Indispensible

19. Healthily red

20. Crusoe's creator

21. Gap

23. Film rate (abbr.)

25. Was affected by an idol, perhaps

30. Not young

33. "___ be a shame if..."

35. Corporate image

36. Suddenly run (at)

37. Kindergarten students

39. One of the Earp brothers

42. Ode or haiku

43. Bjork's "___ Our Hands"

45. Farm output

47. Takes too much (abbr.)

48. Try with little chance of success

52. Washington post

53. Result of a too-high BAC

54. ___ Island

57. Munched, biblically

61. Latin line dance

65. Bindings

67. Balkan native

68. Doesn't keep up

69. Old Roman years

70. Comedian Artie

71. Stallone and Stone

72. Pope of the 16th century

Answers to last week’s puzzles can be found on page 09.

29. Regards

30. Heavy, as a favorite

31. Neighbor of Lib.

32. Household pest, for short

33. "May ____ you?"

(suitor's request)

34. Share with the church

38. Dutch pop singer

40. Three, in Venice

41. Designer Oldham

44. Fertilizer material

46. Play with, like a puppy

49. Stylized Japanese theater

50. Trendy pencil-topper dolls, once

51. Sacred observance

55. "____ M for Murder"

56. Like challah bread

58. Shore eagle

59. Wine, when combined

60. Computer key

61. Quarter of M

62. "Are you a man ___ mouse?"

63. Dijon denial

64. Kind of order

66. Dunderhead

OF THE WEEK PETS

Hello everybody, my name is Oatmeal! Just like your favorite breakfast, I am so so sweet. I am a young 6 months old Tabby girl looking

for a family to play with. I am high energy and highly snuggly. I am up to date on my vaccinations, spayed, and microchipped

oatmeal KatieLynn

This sweet little senior lady is Katie Lynn !!! She is a Jack Russell Terrier, 12 lbs, good on a leash, house trained, ok with cats and other dogs. Her owner passed away and was brought to Bridge Home. Katie Lynn has cute little brown speckles on her ears and has the perfect little stubby tail !!! She

would probably do best in a home with no kids due to not wanting to be picked up and could bite. Katie Lynn recently had a dental procedure, spayed, current on vaccinations and will be microchipped when adopted. Bday 7-15-16.

If you are interested in adopting : The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Shelter

423-239-5237 • 2061 Highway 75 Blountville, TN

Facebook: bridgehome

bridgehome.org

There are 5 Scarecrows hidden in this issue of The Loafer. Can you find them all?

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

Sudoku Crossword

Cryptogram:

"Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there."

Dropquote:

"He has turned defensive boxing into a poetic art. Trouble is, nobody ever knocked anybody out with a poem."

JOHNSON CITY

SATURDAYS

ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm. Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149

THURSDAY OCT 5TH

Farmers Market 10:00am at ETSU Pridewalk

Storytime in the Park 10:30am at King Commons Park

FRIDAY OCT 6TH

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Kids Overnight Camp 4:00pm at Tipton-Haynes Historic Site

Boo Door Hanger 6:00pm at Into the Fire

Jericho Shrine Circus 7:00pm at Freedom Hall Civic Center

SATURDAY OCT 7TH

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Johnson City Farmers Market

8:00am at Founders Park

Tri-Cities Music Collectors Show

10:00am at Double Tree by Hilton

SUNDAY OCT 8TH

Hiking Date For Couples

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO

BRISTOL

WEDNESDAY OCT 4TH

State Street Farmer's Market

2:00pm at Downtown Center

Open Mic Nite 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

THURSDAY OCT 5TH

"Cat Choir" Canvas Class

6:00pm at Kil'n Time

Contemporary Ceramics

FRIDAY OCT 6TH

AJ Wilkerson 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

SATURDAY OCT 7TH

State Street Farmers Market

8:00am at Downtown Center

Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library

AJ Wilkerson 8:00pm, at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

KINGSPORT

THURSDAY OCT 5TH

First Thursday Shop and Hop

4:00pm at Downtown Kingsport

SATURDAY OCT 7TH

Farmers Market 8:00am at Kingsport Farmer's Market

Nature: Wolf Howling

10:00am at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

Downtown Kingsport Whiskey and Wine Social 5:00pm at The Reserve

ELIZABETHTON

THURSDAY OCT 5TH

Shop Late 5:00pm at Downtown Elizabethton

SATURDAY OCT 7TH

Carter County Car Club Cruise In 5:00pm on Elk Avenue

JONESBOROUGH

TUESDAYS

Jonesborough Storytelling Guild

“Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The Intl. Storytelling Center

SATURDAY OCT 7TH

Jonesborough Farmers Market 8:00am at Downtown Jonesborough

Historic Jonesborough

Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site

Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tours 2:30pm at Heritage Alliance

ABINGDON, VA

WEDNESDAY OCT 4TH

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

FRIDAY OCT 6TH

Movies for Adults 2:00pm at Washington County Public Library

SUNDAY OCT 8TH

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

ERWIN, TN

FRI OCT 6 - SAT OCT 7TH

Unicoi County Apple Festival at Downtown Erwin

Biker Events

sponsored by biker wear

Local Events:

1. Bluff City Heritage Day Sept 30th 9am to 1pm

2. Haunted Graham Mansion

Sept. 29th- 30th Oct 6th–7th Oct 13th-14th Oct 20th – 21st

3. National Storytelling Festival Oct. 6th – 8th

4. Erwin Apple Festival Oct. 6th – 8th

5. Music & Culture Festival Oct 13th – 15th Damascus Va.

6. Fall-O-Dendron Festival Oct 14th Roan Mtn.

7. Bike Bash Oct 14th at TN Hills Brewstillery 3pm – 7pm

8. Howl-O-Ween Car Show

Oct 21st Winged Deer Park JC, TN for Misfit Hounds

9. The Battletown Witch Festival

Oct 28th 11am – 6pm Meade Olin Park Brandenburg, KY

10. Trick or Treat Oct 31st 4pm – 8pm Downtown Johnson City, TN

Bike Nights:

1. Wednesday – 19E Pit Stop

2. Friday – Tulips

Rallies:

1. June Bug Sept 28th – Oct 1st

2. 1st Annual Smoky Mtn Bike Week Sept 30th – Oct 7th

3. Myrtle Beach Fall Rally 2nd – 8th

4. Fall Field Meet Dirt Drags Washington County KY Peacemakers

5. Thunder Beach Autumn Rally Panama FL. Oct 23rd – 29th

Rides:

1. Warthogs MC 91 Tour of Tennessee Poker Run

Sept. 30th Black Wolf KSU at 11am

2. Ghost Riders Poker Run for the Kids

Sept. 30th KSU 10.30am Carter County Club House

3. Leonard’s Ride registration 10am

KSU 12pm Guardian Riders Club House

Biker Events

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Hello everyone, hope your summer is a great one. September is here and so is Labor Day. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.

Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and

Beanz Biker Corner

By Anne Hartley

423-297-5675

New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday. Who first proposed the holiday for workers? It’s not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title. Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a "general holiday for the laboring classes" to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold." But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, New Jersey, proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September

of each year a national holiday. Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades and parties –festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with – a street parade to exhibit "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day.

FACTS ABOUT LABOR DAY:

1. The idea first became public in 1882.

2. The New York parade inspired other unions.

3. Grover Cleveland helped make Labor Day a national holiday.

4. Labor Day is the unofficial end of Hot Dog season.

5. THE BIG QUESTION> Can you wear white after Labor Day? This old tradition goes back to the late Victorian era, where it was a fashion faux pas to wear any white clothing after the summer officially ended on Labor Day. The tradition isn’t really followed anymore. Emily Post explained the logic behind the fashion trend –white indicated you were still in vacation mode at your summer cottage.

The Indigo Girls to Perform at The ETSU Martin Center

The Grammy Award-winning folk-rock duo, Indigo Girls, are coming to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale to the public on Friday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m.

Released in 1989, Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe.

On their 16th studio album, Indigo Girls tell their origin story. Look Long is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo reunited in the studio with their strongest backing band to date as they chronicle their personal upbringings with more specificity and focus than they have on any previous song-cycle. “We’re fallible creatures shaped by the physics of life,” says Saliers. “We’re shaped by our past; what makes us who we are? And why?”

“People feel lost in these political times,” explains Saliers. “Let’s lament our limitations, but let’s also look

PSYCHIC ARTS EXPO

Jr. Rd, Johnson City, TN 10:00-6:00 pm each day; Daily Admission $6 cash ($2 off with current Student ID or bring in this printed Ad; Kids under 12 free)

Visit www.SpiritualFusions.com for details!

Johnson City Public Library

Upcoming Music & Events

MUSIC

Front Porch Concerts

Sundays in October, 4 p.m.

Johnson City Public Library’s front steps

Concert Schedule

October 8: Demon Waffle

October 15: Daniel Byrd’s

Boogie Machine

October 22: Alexis Wax

EVENTS

Artist Reception for Jason Flack

Thursday, Sept. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Johnson City Public Library

Author Talk with Poet Linda Parsons

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m.

Johnson City Public Library

Downtown Johnson City Ghost Walk

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Meet at Johnson City Public Library at 6 p.m. to walk downtown

Fantasy Map Making

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.

Johnson City Public Library

Why Is Your Brand Sentiment Crucial To Your Business?

Your brand took a lot to create. You put precious time and effort into sharing your passion with the world. Why should your audience feel the same passion for your brand?

A brand sentiment reflects the emotions, opinions, and attitude your current and potential customers have towards your brand. These sentiments can be positive, negative, or neutral. Positive sentiments reinforce the reason you pour your heart and soul into your brand while negative sentiments can reflect a need for change.

Analysis of your brand sentiment can be as simple as checking your comments. Thoroughly read all comments and respond accordingly. Reading comments allows you

to understand your brand from the perspective of customers, while responding shows your audience that you truly care and want to create a positive experience.

To get started on your brand sentiment analysis, search your brand name online. Respond to the first five or ten mentions of your brand. Create polls that show your audience that you want to hear what they have to say. Compile your research and turn it into a strategy to create or maintain a positive image for your brand.

Your brand sentiment is your image. How do you want to be perceived?

By Wendy Hayden socialsentiments @outlook.com

Appreciate the Beauty of Appalachia This Fall

Hints of autumn hues appearing

With a symphony of colors emerging in the highest elevations of the Appalachian Highlands, East Tennessee State University’s Travis Watson hopes regional leaf peepers appreciate the raw beauty of the area.

“The botanical diversity of the Southern Appalachian forests, consisting of over 100 species of deciduous hardwoods, provides a broad color palette and can provide a slightly longer display than the maple-dominated forests of the Northeast,” said Watson, the university’s campus arborist.

For Watson, a few trees are especially striking:

Maples are “the star of the show, and sugar maple is my favorite because I love the orange-to-yellow gradient that it produces dependably.”

Ginkgo Biloba is a close second for Watson. “I have long had a fondness for them as a tree, but their fall display can be quite amazing,” he said. “All of the leaves tend to turn from green

to brilliant golden yellow within 24 to 48 hours and then will drop almost simultaneously one cold night to form a golden carpet over the lawn.”

The Sweetgum also made his list. “It can be a pesky tree in the landscape due to its spiky fruits, but in fall it often produces a wide spectrum of color long into the season,” he said. “It’s not uncommon to see bright reds, oranges, and even deep purple colors all on the same tree at the same time.”

Color is already occurring across the mountains of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. Watson suggests planning a drive through the highest elevations the second or third week of October.

Color is also appearing across the hills and valleys of the Appalachian Highlands. Look for peak color a bit later in October.

ETSU publishes a weekly fall color prediction every Thursday until the season ends. Find it on ETSU’s social media channels, as well as ETSU News.

35 Years of Experience

Gather your flannels and prepare your harvests, fall is finally upon us! Saturday, September 23 at 2:50a is the official date and time for this year’s autumnal equinox, and following a summer of recordsetting heat I am beyond ready for longer nights and cooler temperatures. Beyond the fact that cold weather months are my preferred time to thrive in general, there are certain things about this time of year that bring me immense joy that you may or may not already know about. For that reason and to avoid gatekeeping, I am going to share with you my list of Fall Favorite Things – look out Oprah!

This wouldn’t be a Kathie Scalf certified list without starting at food and beverage. While it’s hard to beat the farm-fresh produce of summer, I must admit I’m a fan of the heartier fare that accompanies cozy nights indoors. Root veggies and roasts, red wines and whiskeys, these are definitely a few of my favorite things! All your fine dining and boutique restaurants will be switching their menus in the surrounding weeks to reflect the season; make your reservations now to be first in line to sample hearty soups, slow roasted meats and spiced desserts. These changes extend far beyond the kitchen and into the lounge as well. Any bar worth their margarita salt will roll out fresh features that incorporate seasonal herbs and flavors into their signature cocktails and update their wine lists to compliment

Fall Favorites

the new cuisine. Summer-centric flavors like melon, lime, basil, and mint will take a backseat to ginger, sage, cinnamon, apples, oranges and nuts, while wines featured by-the-glass will swap light, crisp whites and rose’s for earthy and robust reds. I haven’t confirmed, but I would imagine Juniper, Gourmet, and Timber will be leading the pack in the Tri-Cities when it comes to exceptional seasonal menus.

Long, cold nights are also the perfect time for staying home, which is why another one of my fall favorite things is hosting house parties. Not the kind we all snuck out to in high school of course, but elevated home experiences that are intimate and relaxed and perfect bonding with close family and friends. Start by making custom simmer pots for natural air infusions that will greet your guests from the time they step through the door and create an aroma illusion that sets the tone for a warm, cozy evening. Simply toss orange peels, apple slices, cinnamon sticks and cloves into a pot of boiling water and let it simmer all day, adding fresh water as needed. These pots will not only perfume the air inside your home, it will also add much-needed humidity that is stripped away from constantly running the heat during winter months. Theme nights are always fun and encourage guest participation; choose a topic like “charcuterie,” “Italian,” “soups,” or “Friendsgiving” and go potluck style. Create an online group invite where everyone can list 1 food and 1 beverage item they’re bringing to prevent duplicates, then fill in the gaps as needed. No

cold-weather get-together would be complete without a fire, so invest in a firepit for after-dinner drinks, discussions and s’mores. Everyone will save money and be able to avoid crowded, noisy bars full of people they don’t like and bad music they don’t want to listen to.

Autumn is also the best time of year for festivals. I hate nothing more than suffering through outdoor events in summer months; during September and October the weather is much more agreeable and predictable. From Oktoberfests to Pumpkinfests to harvest grape stomps, it’s time to get your butts outside this Fall. The Tri-Cities is centrally situated for enjoying all of autumn’s splendor and everywhere you turn, folks are celebrating within a 1 hour radius. A quick Google search of “festivals in Tri-Cities TN/western NC” will return more options than you’ll ever have time to commit to and fill your weekends with outdoor family fun. Finally, there’s never a bad time to focus on mental health matters, but October being Depression Awareness Month shines an extra bright light on an issue that affects most everyone I know at some time or the other. I’m someone who has lived with bouts of depression for as long as I can remember, so I will probably do a more in-depth feature article in the coming weeks in honor of this dedicated awareness holiday. In the meantime, we can all use the changing of the seasons to really look inward and work toward improving our headspace. For me, I always have better mental clarity when my living spaces are less cluttered and organized,

by Kathie Scalf

so it’s nice to use the longer evenings stuck indoors to do some housekeeping. Remove things that no longer serve a purpose to make room for the new- that advice can go for your home OR your head. Also use the extra time at home to get in the habit of journaling and reading; sometimes just getting intangible thing out of your brain and making them tangible on paper is enough to clear the muck. Align your mind with the seasons and remember that like leaves on trees, there is beauty in letting go of dying things and that new growth will soon be right around the corner.

These are a just a handful of my favorite fall things, but the list could go on. Create your own list and start ticking things off, because before we know it we will be in full holiday chaos!

XO - Kathie

ETSU Celebrating Founders Week, Oct. 9-13

ETSU planning special events to mark the university’s founding in October of 1911

The inaugural East Tennessee State University Founders Week, Oct. 9-13, is a celebration that is more than a century in the making.

Founders Week commemorates ETSU’s founding in October of 1911, and will include a variety of events that underscore the university’s ongoing commitment to improve the lives of the people of this region. “Since it was founded as East Tennessee Normal School in 1911, this institution has served the region as a beacon of knowledge, innovation and service,” said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. “Founders Week is a recognition of the longstanding community support that has allowed this university to thrive, and it is also an opportunity to showcase how ETSU continues to make meaningful and lasting impacts on the lives of the people it serves.”

The roots of ETSU began to grow in 1909, when the citizens of the region sought to convince thenGovernor Malcolm R. Patterson to locate the East Tennessee Normal School in Johnson City. Over the course of two years, community members worked to secure resources, persuade policymakers and build unified support for the creation of the school in Northeast Tennessee. ETSU’s founders did not merely provide proposals and plans to the governor and other officials; they rolled up their sleeves and started the job. Local utility companies offered free services

for the college. Business leaders donated funds, supplies, land and labor to work to build a campus and serve the people of the region.

“This early example of Appalachian grit and determination set the tone that those who call this institution home work hard, give back and go beyond,” said Noland. “These acts have made such a positive and lasting impact that we are still celebrating them decades later.”

A special event is planned for each day of Founders Week. All events are free and open to the public. They include:

Monday, October 9:

ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition

ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, ETSU Foundation Grand Hall 5 p.m.

The pitch competition will feature nine projects that

pair students with nine different community partners to address an economic, social or environmental issue of their choice. The students will present their pitches in front of a live audience and three judges.

Tuesday, October 10: ETSU Remembers

ETSU Carillon

10 a.m. (Bells of remembrance ring at 10:11 a.m.)

ETSU Remembers is an annual

4 p.m.

ETSU Heroes is an annual recognition program celebrating the impactful and extraordinary service of people across the ETSU community. The outstanding members of the university community who have been chosen as ETSU Heroes will be honored with a medallion and a cash award provided by the ETSU Foundation during this special ceremony.

Thursday, October 12: Gilbreath Hall Ribbon Cutting Gilbreath Hall

4 p.m.

Beginning at 3 p.m., ETSU students will offer tours of the newly renovated Gilbreath Hall – ETSU’s first building. At 4 p.m., the campus and community will cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of the state-ofthe-art space located near the heart of campus.

Friday, October 13:

State of the University Address

ceremony to honor faculty, staff and students who have passed away during the prior year. This special ceremony includes a ringing of the Carillon bells in remembrance of those the university has lost. This year’s ceremony will remember those who passed away between January 2022 and June 2023.

Wednesday, October 11: ETSU Heroes Award Ceremony

D.P. Culp Student Center Ballroom

ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Powell Recital Hall

10 a.m.

ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland will deliver his annual State of the University address. The event will also be livestreamed at www.etsu.edu/president/ speeches.php.

For more information about Founders Week, visit etsu.edu/founders.

BARBIE

Who among us could have imagined a movie based on a famous doll would have dominated the summer movie box office when facing off with fast cars, superheroes, Indian Jones, and Tom Cruise among others? I think we were all surprised. Nevertheless, the doll Barbie, full name Barbie Millicent Roberts, crushed the summer box office with the power of a pink Godzilla. The doll, created in 1959 was joined by Ken, full name Kenneth Sean Carson, himself created in 1961, made for a pink summer. When I went to the theater I saw women and girls, dressed in pink having a blast. So many fans had a blast ,"Barbie" the movie is the biggest box office hit directed by a woman in history. Barbie is played by Margot Robbie and her counterpart Ken is portrayed by Ryan Gosling, and the two actors prove to be perfectly cast. Robbie plays "Stereotypical" Barbie and Gosling is "Beach" Ken. The film opens in Barbieland where all types of Barbie and Ken's reside, along with only one Allan (Michael Cera), who was a discontinued friend of Ken. We see a typical day in Barbieland where all the Barbies hold important positions, including President, and are self-

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By Ken Silvers theloaferonlineprint @gmail.com

sufficient. Meanwhile, the Kens only participate in recreational activities and are basically window dressing for the Barbies. Beach Ken is only happy when he has the full attention of Barbie and desires a closer relationship with her. However, Barbie is against the idea and rebuffs Ken's idea in favor of a more independent lifestyle. During one of her parties Barbie mentions if any of the Barbies and Kens ever think about death, stopping the party "dead", and leaving the others in shock. When she awakens the next day, Barbie is unable to complete her usual tasks, and her feet are now flat. When Barbie goes to Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon), a wise outcast, she is told she must go to the real world and find the child playing with her in order to be cured. Barbie reluctantly agrees and heads to the real world with surprise stowaway Ken in tow. When the two arrive in Venice Beach, CA, they get into antics that alert the CEO of Mattel (Will Farell) who orders the two to be captured and "reboxed". While Barbie finds her owner Sasha (Genvieve Toussaint) she discovers the tween no longer needs her. Meanwhile, Ken sees how men behave in the real world and realizes he has been conned by Barbie on how he should behave. Ken heads back to Barbieland to tell the other Kens how they can take control and be the real leaders of Barbieland. While she is still in the real world, Barbie is being chased by men of Mattel, but eludes them and heads back to Barbieland with Sasha and her mom Gloria (America Ferrera), When the trio arrive, they see how the Kens have taken over and Barbie becomes depressed. However, Gloria is able to save the day by encouraging Barbie, and let's just say Barbieland is soon back to normal, but will include better treatment for the Kens and the outcast dolls. The film does

a wonderful job of addressing inequality without pounding us over the head, and leaves most of us thinking about how we can positively address the issues dealt with in the film in our world. Yes, the film is still fun, has hilarious moments, and even resulted in Gosling hitting the music charts with his song "I'm Just Ken". The actors in the film are all perfectly cast, and frankly Gosling stole

the film with his on-the-spot performance. I really can't imagine anyone else as Barbie other than Robbie, other than maybe Reese Witherspoon. I am here to say "Barbie" is not just a film for women, but one to be enjoyed by all. Now playing in theaters. (Rated PG-13

Bristol

PARAMOUNT

Oct 14 Lady SupremeTribute to Diana Ross

Oct 19 Farm & Fun Time featuring Rodney Crowell

Oct 21 Bristol Truth & Freedom Music Festival

Nov 4 James Gregory

Nov 9 Gaelic Storm

Nov 10 Kathy Mattea

Nov 11 Chi-Town Transit AuthorityTribute to Chicago

Nov 15 Henry Rollins

Nov 19 Joan Osborne

Dec 1 Lewis Black

Dec 15 Cherry Poppin Daddies Christmas Canteen

Dec 16 Soultown to MotownTribute to Motown

BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Oct 6 & 7 Country Thunder: Eric Church, Brooks & Dunn, Jelly Roll, Randy Houser, Jackson dean, Parmalee, Chase Matthew, Cooper Alan, Megan Moroney, Lauren Watkins and Storme Warren.

JOHNSON CITY

FREEDOM HALL

Oct 29 ETSU Fall Music Festival with Flo Rida, Doublecamp and Graham Barham

Nov 1 Foreigner

Dec 1 Keith Anderson

Dec 2 Theory of a Dead Man and Skillet

MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Oct 10 Blue October

Nov 16 Rodney Carrington

Dec 13 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas

GREENVILLE

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Oct 1 Etta May & The Southern Fried Chicks

Oct 14 Shenandoah

CONCERT SCHEDULE CONCERT SCHEDULE

Oct 28 Firehouse

Nov 16 Bret Michaels

Nov 18 Brian Culbertson

Dec 2 Home Free for the Holidays

Dec 15 Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

Dec 17 David Phelps

It Must Be Christmas

PINEY FLATS

PINEY FLATS TN

EAST TENNESSEE DISTILLERY

Oct 1 Quiet Riot with Slick Cadillac

Knoxville

TENNESSEE THEATRE

Oct 7 JohnnySwim

Oct 26 Lewis Black

Nov 10 Ben Rector

Dec 1 Wynonna Judd

Dec 23 Manheim Steamroller Christmas

THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA

Oct 6 Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick

Oct 16 Shania Twain

Nov 3 Tool

Nov 24 Kiss: End of the Road Tour

Dec 7 Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Dec 8 Lauren Daigle

KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM

Nov 16 Turnpike Troubadours

Nov 30 Kevin Gates

Dec 1 & 3 Nate Bargatze

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM:

Oct 12 Nurse Blake

Oct 20 James “Murr” Murray

Nov 19 The Newsboys

Dec 26 The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays

BIJOU THEATRE

Oct 3 Robert Cray

Oct 4 The Wallflowers

Oct 7 Henry Cho

Oct 8 Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Oct 10 Brad Upton

Oct 27 Rodney Crowell

Nov 13 Graham Nash

Dec 1 & 2 WatchHouse

Dec 6 The Gatlin Brothers

Dec 9 Dave Barnes

Nashville

NASHVILLE TN

RYMAN AUDITORIUM

Oct 2 Brian Setzer

Oct 3 Janelle Monae

Oct 7 Lucinda Williams and Her Band

Oct 8 Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin

Oct 9 Pat Methany

Oct 17 Nick Cave

Oct 18 Wheeler Walker Jr.

Oct 12-22 Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit

Oct 23-24 Kesha

Oct 25 Brandy Clark

Oct 26 Chris Tucker

Oct 27 & 28 All Them Witches

Oct 29 Steve Hackett

Oct 31 Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade

ASCEND AMPHITHEATER

Oct 3 & 4 Noah Kahan

Oct 5 Hozier

Oct 7 Brothers Osborne

Oct 14 Darius Rucker

Oct 21 Mt. Joy

Oct 22 Fantasia

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

Oct 1 & 2 Drake

Oct 6-8 Phish

Oct 9 Jonas Brothers

Oct 11 John Mayer

Oct 19 Depeche Mode

Oct 23 Kiss End of the Road

Oct 25 Queen & Adam Lambert

Nov 15 NeedToBreathe

BROOKLYN BOWL

Oct 19 Phillip Phillips

Oct 31 Here Come the Mummies

Dec 9 49 Winchester

Dec 20 & 21 Dogstar

BROWN COUNTY MUSIC CENTER

Oct 5 Brian Setzer

Oct 7 Christopher Cross

Oct 12 Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw & Collin Raye

Oct 15 Patti LaBelle

Oct 17 Yes

Oct 18 Collective Soul

Oct 19 The Zombies

Oct 20 Craig Morgan

Oct 22 LeAnn Rimes

Nov 2 Ace Frehley

Nov 3 The Oak Ridge Boys

Nov 4 Del McCoury Band

Nov 11 Blues Traveler

Nov 14 Paul Anka

Nov 26 Allman Betts Family Revival

NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

Oct 10 Three Days Grace and Chevelle

Oct 26 -28 Hardy with Lainey Wilson

Hampton va

HAMPTON VA

HAMPTON COLISEUM

Dec 8 & 9 Goose

ASHEVILLE, NC

ASHEVILLE NC

SALVAGE STATION

Aug 18 Darrell Scott’s Electrifying Trio

Aug 25 & 26 Umphrey’s McGee

Sep 17 The Original Wailers

Sep 24 Wheeler Walker Jr

Oct 15 Here Come the Mummies/ Perpetual Groove

Oct 17 Duane Betts and Friends

Oct 20 The Wood Brothers

Oct 21 Leftover Salmon’s Brew Ridge Jam

EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM ARENA

Sep 26 Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

RABBIT RABBIT

Oct 18 Willie Nelson & Family

Oct 20 Band of Horses

Oct 28 Dropkick Murphys

THE ORANGE PEEL

Oct 9 Henry Rollins

Nov 7 Gaelic Storm

Nov 13 Porno For Pyros

Nov 28 Postmodern Jukebox -Life in the Past Lane

Nov 30 49 Winchester

The Princess Bride in 4K

The Criterion Collection has reissued Rob Reiners's 1987 classic “The Princess Bride” in a brand new 4K UHD blu-ray edition. This is largely based on their already wonderful 2018 blu-ray release of the film which I wrote about at the time of release. I’m reusing a lot of the words from that 2018 review, as outside of the upgraded 4K image, the material in this collection is the same, but I’ll come in with new thoughts about the video upgrade when we get there.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the ultimate test for a movie is a test of time. Today we worry about what movies make the most at the box office—which has always been true to a degree. This is why it’s all the more surprising when you find out that a movie we all know and love was either a flop at the box office (“Clue”) or did only middling success like Rob Reiner’s 1987 film “The Princess Bride.” Based on the 1973 novel of the same name by William Goldman, “The Princess Bride” was in development for years before Reiner finally brought the film to the big screen.

Goldman wrote a screenplay for the film shortly after the book was published when 20th Century Fox snapped up the rights to the film. At various points, everyone from Richard Lester to Francois Truffaut to Robert Redford was attached to the film. Dismayed, Goldman bought back the rights to his story. Following the success of Reiner’s 1985 film “Stand By

Me,” he decided he wanted to bring “The Princess Bride” to the screen. Reiner had been a fan of the book since his father, legendary comedy writer and director Carl Reiner, gave him a copy of the book shortly after its publication.

Studios showed no interest in bringing the film to the screen, so Reiner took it upon himself to have the film made as an independent production, bringing in his old pal “All In The Family” creator Norman Lear in as executive producer. The story of “The Princess Bride” concerns a sick boy (a pre-"Wonder Years” Fred Savage) and his grandfather (the late, great, Peter Falk) who have come to cheer him up with a book that his father read to him and so on and so on.

Buttercup, played by Robin Wright in her breakout, is about to marry the scheming and rather not nice at all Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), but Buttercup’s heart belongs to a farmhand named Wesley (Cary Elwes)— who hasn’t been seen in a week of Sundays. Just as Buttercup is about to become a Princess, she is kidnapped by a band featuring a Spaniard looking for the man who killed his father (Mandy Patinkin), a gentle giant played by Andre The Giant, and a mysterious pirate.

“The Princess Bride” is as charming and delightful of a movie as any movie could be. As much as it has become a part of our pop culture today, it’s hard to believe that though critics in 1987 loved the movie, audiences largely stayed away. What a lucky time we live in where movies can be discovered on home video and become classics.

and more present. Fine detail also is sharper and there is an improved clarity to the image overall. It’s impressive, not a night and day difference, but one well worth having if this a film you’ve been waiting to see on a 4K disc.

The packaging is the same hardcover book style as the previous release by Criterion, but just slightly larger to accommodate room for two discs, as a copy of the 2018 blu-ray is included as well, which holds most of the extra features. The audio is a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track, there isn’t any info on the source of this track, but it sounds great. Everything is clear and sharp. There isn’t much activity in the surround speakers, which leads me to think this is maybe a 5.1 re-mapping of the original Dolby Stereo track that would have been in theaters.

Bonus features begin with the commentary track from Criterion’s 1997 laserdisc, it features Reiner, Goldman, producer Andrew Scheinman, and

actors Billy Crystal and Peter Falk. Also included is a really neat feature taken from the audiobook of the novel read by Rob Reiner, it’s been edited to be in sync with the film, allowing you to get an idea of how Reiner adapted the film. Also new is a look at a tapestry Goldman had commissioned based on his novel. Additionally, most of the bonus material from the previous DVD and blu-ray releases is included as well.

Criterion has taken their already great edition of “The Princess Bride” and made it even better with a fantastic looking 4K, Dolby Vision HDR presentation of the film which shows a marked improvement over the previous release. This is one well worth having in your library, but if you’re happy with the old blu-ray, you’re gonna be fine sticking with that too. But I have to say, the deeper richness of the colors does really make this well worth upgrading to. See you next week.

By Andy Ross theloaferonlineprint @gmail.com

This new 4K UHD/Blu-Ray combo pack of “The Princess Bride” is technically the fourth time Criterion has issued the film, they did it twice during the Laserdisc era, and then their blu-ray from 2018. A new scan of the film was not made for this release, it uses the very good 4K restoration that was made for the 2018 release, but this time it’s been graded for Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range. So how does it look and is it worth an upgrade?

Yes, there is an improvement across the board. It’s not a dramatic improvement, but what it does, which I’m very happy about, is take an already great-looking restoration and make it all the better. The first thing that struck me is how richer the colors are, they’re more vivid