Volume 03 Issue 37 Publisher Lisa Durbin Creative DIrector Jon Bill Forrester Managing Editor Peggy Gale DIstribution Elizabeth Armstrong Sales Jessica Carlisle Entertainment Coordinator Andreax Jarre
your week’s line-up
04 Spotlight
Contributing Staff
07 Karaoke 07 Trivia 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 10 Tri-Cities Faces and Places 11 Things To Do 13 WQUT Concert Schedule 14 The Open Road Bikefest 14 Biker Events by Biker Wear 20 Washington County Library Teen
Andy Ross
Summer Reading Program 2022
Kathie Scalf Ken Silvers Wendy Hayden Ann Hartley
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NOTE
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PUBLISHER Hello Loafer Readers! Happy June! Summer is in full bloom now. Do you have fun vacation plans or maybe staycation for some rest? We live in an area with so many fun events and things to do. This weekend is the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival at Bristol Dragway. Awesome lineup of some hilarious comedians. Also don’t forget Sycamore Shoals has Liberty every weekend this month and Wetlands is open for some great family fun on a hot day! The world is in such a strange place now and I know everyone is feeling the effects of higher prices and we feel it here too. We appreciate your ongoing support and would love the opportunity to advertise for your business or festival. Please give us a call!
Bike Rally 17
Social Sentiments: Are You in Violation?
19 Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie: On the Road but Falling Off Track 21 Pop Life: Senior Year 23 Batteries Not Included: Wedding Planning
Love, Lisa Durbin Publisher
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Celebrating The Watauga Association - 250 Years
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Elizabethton Tennessee Friday-Saturday - June 3 & 4 Friday-Saturday - June 10 & 11 Thursday - Saturday - June 16 - 18 Thursday - Saturday - June 23 - 25 Performances begin nightly at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets & Show Information: www.thelibertydrama.com Further information: 423-543-5808
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Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee
Spotlight
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Johnson City, Tn Johnson City, TN
Bristol TN/Va Bristol, TN/VA
Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN
TUESDAY JUNE 7th
Shooter Band 7:00pm at Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina
Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
Stone Creek 4 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar
Downtown Country 6:30pm at Jiggy Ray’s
WEDNESDAY June 8th
SATURDAY June 11th
HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
David Jones and Keeping Up With The Joneses7:00pm at Kc @ Sonny’s Marina
THURSDAY June 9th
WEDNESDAY June 8th Luke Brogden 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House
Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
THURSDAY June 9th
The Broadcast 5:00pm Friday After 5 at King Commons
Vaden Landers 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Whiskey Throttle 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube FRIDAY June 10th JP Parsons 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Erin Coburn 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Ro-Sham-Bo 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube SATURDAY June 11th Ryan Ward 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Red Dirt Revalaters 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ
FRIDAY June 10th
Bella White 8:00pm at The Down Home Toby Gibson Band, Big Son & Brownlow 10:00pm at Capone’s SATURDAY June 11th Jusfine with Strange Gods 10:00pm at Capone’s Kingsport Kingsport, TN THURSDAY June 9th The Midnight Gypsy’s 7:00pmat Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina FRIDAY June 10th
Benny Wilson Band & Ivy Road Model City Wrecking Crew 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube 7:00pm at Twilight Alive
Asylum Suite 7:00pm at Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina Tequila Mockingbird 8:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar Jonesborough Jonesborough, TN THURSDAY June 9th Anna Lynn Farris Duo 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House
TUESDAY June 7th
WEDNESDAY June 8th JP Parsons 7:30pm at Bonnie Kate Theater FRIDAY June 10th Toby Gibson Band 7:30pm at Bonnie Kate Theater SATURDAY June 11th Some Old Friends 7:00pm at Riverside Taphouse Samantha Gray 7:30pm at Bonnie Kate Theater
FRIDAY June 10th
Abingdon, VA Abingdon, VA
Justin Mychaels 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House
THURSDAY June 9th
Momma Molasses 7:00pm at Music on the Square
Aaron Vance 6:00pm at Wolf Hills Brewing
SATURDAY June 11th
FRIDAY June 10th
Zach McNab & TN Esquires 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House
Hustle Souls 6:00pm at Wolf Hills Brewing
Lonesome Pine Blue Grass 8:30pm at Jonesborough Barrel House
SATURDAY June 11th Eddie 9V 6:00pm at Wolf Hills Brewing
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With Apperances By: Catherine Bach John Schneider Tom Wopat Rick Hurst Angelo Lamonea
Live in Concert
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers Monroeville Alex Miller Joe Nichols John Schneider & The Stars’N Bars Band Cledus T. Judd Whey Jennings Bo Bice Carson Peters & Iron Mountain Avery Roberson
Comedy
Zach Rushing Kristen Tuff Scott Killer Beaz Darren Knight Southern Momma Jimmie Walker Roger Tindell Kyle Shute Hillbillies In The Holler
Plus Many Others See our website for complete entertainment list:
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TUESDAY TUESDAY
Karaoke at Numan’s - JohnsonEntertainment City Karaoke with Absolute at The Pub Out Back Karaoke with Bert & L.A. at Kingsport Moose Lodge 7pm (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke Night at Eric Wonderland Karaoke w/ HuskinsLounge VFW and PostBar 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Quaker Steak and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at- Kingsport Lodge Johnson Moose City, TN 9pm6pm Karaoke at Thunder Tavern 8pm Karaoke with RonValley at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm
THURSDAY THURSDAY
Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Karaoke with Karaoke with Open Mic Entertainment Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill at Wild Wing Café Johnson City,atTN Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment Wild8pm Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria Abby’s Hell Yeah at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport, TN 8pm Karaoke w/Tony & Rod Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar 8pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern JonesboroughTN Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8pm 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 FrenchPost Quarter Restaurant Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment Rainbow Asian Karaoke w/ ShaneatRouse at Bear’s Bar Cuisine 9pm 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 w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) – Bristol, VA Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm 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
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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
**The schedule is subject to change due to the request for social distancing at this time.**
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KARAOKE Kara ke
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1. Splashes 8. The king, in Spain 13. Unsurpassed in corpulence 14. Works a loom 16. Directional wind 17. Hyphen-like punctuation mark 18. Passes over in pronouncing 19. Mexican folk music 21. Not so serious 22. Newton fruits 23. Destroy 24. Vietnamese leader ___ Dinh Diem 25. TV Soprano player Robert 26. "What ___!" (compliment to a goalie) 27. Editing a program again 30. Smidgen
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31. Eye surgery acronym 33. Iroquois cousins 35. Ad-____ (improvise) 36. Reuben ingredient 40. Come after 42. Circ. divider 43. "In one ___ and out..." 46. Phobos, to Mars 47. Ph.D. and L.L.B. 48. Kind of candle 50. Sane 52. Describe 53. Nerve-related 54. ___ Cup (yachting trophy) 56. Surgical stitch 57. Enterprise, e.g. 58. Unites 59. Five US presidents, as collegians
25. Gross 26. Indian tourist mecca 28. Cork's locale 29. Tropical Asian tree 31. Kitchen floor covering 32. Unequivocal 34. High-minded pursuit 35. Grand Prix site 37. Singer and Broadway star Linda 38. New Orleans, with "the" 39. Dorm supervisors, for short 41. Not right 44. U.S. Army attack helicopter 45. Hire, as a lawyer 47. Eliminates, editorially 48. ____ Haute, Indiana
Answers to last week’s puzzles can be found on page 09.
49. Breathing-related, briefly 51. Doe's mate 52. MTV's "The ___ World" 55. Boston subway inits.
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This cute face belongs to Susie Bell. She is a bit scared in our community cat room with all the cats around. But she LOVES human attention and being held. If you sit down, she might climb on
your lap and sleep there. She is a very sweet cat. Susie Bell will probably be ok with another cat or two as long as they give her space. She has been spayed and is up to date on vaccinations.
There are 5 Lawnmowers hidden in this issue of The Loafer. Can you find them all?
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Last Week's Puzzle Answers
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Cryptogram:
Dropquote:
"I'm not sure about political parties. But whatever they have in Korea, that's bad."
"Get not your friends by bare compliments, but by giving them sensible tokens of your love."
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Who out there has a heart for senior dogs? Gucci is a loving Pointer mix that is sweet and very affectionate. According to his previous owner, he is very smart and very protective. Gucci doesn’t care for small children, cats or
most dogs. He wants you all to himself !! He is leash trained, housebroken, loves to be brushed and loves to go on walks. He has been neutered and is up to date on shots. Bday 4/16/13
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
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Tri-Cities Faces and Places Celebrating the people and places of our community!
JOHNSON CITY SATURDAYS ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm. Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 TUE JUNE 7 - FRI JUNE 10 Fairy Garden Art Camp 9:00am at Into the Fire TUESDAY JUNE 7TH Taco Trek Ride 6:30pm at Trek Bicycle THURSDAY JUNE 9TH The King Centre Presents: A Community Art Show 8:30pm at The King Centre SATURDAY JUNE 11TH Johnson City Farmer’s Market 8:00am at Founders Park Kristl Widner Book Signing 2:00pm at Book Lover's Warehouse
KINGSPORT WEDNESDAY JUNE 8TH Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market SATURDAY JUNE 11TH Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market Nature: Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Nature: Wonder of Wolves 3:00pm at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium SUNDAY JUNE 12TH Kayak Day! 10:00am at Warrior's Path State Park
BRISTOL TUESDAY JUNE 7TH Free Summer Movies 9:30am at Marquee Cinemas Pinnacle 12 WEDNESDAY JUNE 8TH Free Summer Movies 9:30am at Marquee Cinemas Pinnacle 12
ABINGDON, VA Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center
FRIDAY JUNE 10TH
FRIDAY JUNE 10TH
SATURDAY JUNE 11TH Zach Martina 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
SATURDAY JUNE 11TH
Boomtown Improv 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre
Farmer's Market 8:00am at Abingdon Farmers Market SUNDAY JUNE 12TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center FRI JUNE 10- SAT JUNE 11
SATURDAY JUNE 11TH Farmer's Market 8:00am at Jonesborough Farmers Market
Zach Martina 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at Washington Co. Public Library
Bike Night & Show 5:00pm at Blue Circle
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center
THURSDAY JUNE 9TH Pick a Side Stupid 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
ELIZABETHTON
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
WEDNESDAY JUNE 9TH
FRIDAY JUNE 10TH
JONESBOROUGH
COMEDY SHOWCASE
FRIDAY JUNE 17TH Al Park 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY JUNE 18TH Al Park 8:00pm 10:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals 8:00pm at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
PINEY FLATS SAT JUNE 11- SUN JUNE 12 American Heritage Festival at Rocky Mount State Historic Site
GATE CITY, VA
Clinch Mountain Summer Historic Jonesborough Town Celebration 11:00am at Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum Kickin Back At King Alley
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CONCERT SCHEDULE Bristol
GREENVILLE
Gatlinburg
Asheville
PARAMOUNT May 29 Million Dollar Quartet Aug 19 The Reep & Reno Comedy Show
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Jul 26 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Aug 13 Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
MONSTERS ON THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Aug 19-21 Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Extreme, Yngwie Malmsteen, Quiet Riot, Kip Winger, Autograph, Queensryche, Stryper, Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy, Night Ranger, Vixen, Firehouse, Nelson, Brother Cane, Pat Travers and many others.
THE ORANGE PEEL May 27 Robert Earl Keen Jun 4 Fade to Black- A Tribute to Metallica Jun 10 Maren Morris Jun 16 Whiskey Myers (at Rabbit Rabbit) Jun 25 Bikini Kill Jul 27 10,000 Maniacs Oct 1 Trial By Fire- Tribute to Journey
BRISTOL TN/VA
CAMEO THEATER May 27 Firefall & Atlanta Rhythm Section Jun 25 Kruger Brothers Jul 8 Lita Ford Aug 27 Chris Knight Sept 16 Firehouse BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY Sept 30-Oct 1 Country Thunder Music Festival with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt and others
GREENVILLE TN
KNOXVILLE TN
Knoxville
TENNESSEE THEATRE May 29 Bonnie Raitt Jun 7 Shen Yun Jun 16 Three Dog Night Jul 22 1964: The Tribute Aug 14 Brit Floyd Aug 17 Weird Al Yankovic Aug 18 Amy Grant Aug 27 Little River Band
GATLINBURG TN
NASHVILLE TN
Nashville
NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Jul 23 Coheed & Cambria Oct 1 Lil Nas X
RYMAN AUDITORIUM Jun 6 Darius Rucker and Friends Benefit Concert BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Jun 24 Kraftwerk Sept 9-11 JJ Grey and Mofro, Tanya May 31 Paul McCartney Jun 25 Mandy Moore Tucker, Roseanne Cash, Del McCoury Band, Jun 22 James Taylor and his All Star Band Jul 15 Hanson Jerry Douglas Band and many others. Jun 25 Alan Jackson Aug 2 Joe Bonamassa Aug 19 Luke Bryan Aug 16 Antrax, Black Label Society JOHNSON CITY Sep 28 Greta Van Fleet and Hatebreed Aug 24 Blondie (Opry House) Oct 14 Keith Urban FREEDOM HALL Sept 18 Crowded House Jun 19 David Victor formerly of Boston Oct 24 Joe Satriani KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM Aug 26 Lee Brice May 19 Dance Gavin Dance Oct 21 Chris Janson ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Jun 9 Jo Koy Jun 21 Train Sep 23 Kathleen Madigan MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Jun 24 Bon Iver Oct 14 Steve Martin and Martin Short Jun 5 Robert Earl Keen Jun 25 Ben Rector Jun 9 Brian Regan Oct 21 Jerry Seinfeld Jun 30 5 Seconds of Summer Jun 24 Corey Smith Jul 8/9 Brandi Carlile Aug 18 Brit Floyd BIJOU THEATRE Sep 23 Black Jacket Symphony May 27 Ricky Scaggs & Kentucky Thunder Jul 20 Norah Jones presents Van Halen’s 1984 Jun 7 Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters Jul 28 Glass Animals Oct 4 Scott Bradlee’s Jun 23 Melvins BRIDGESTONE ARENA Postmodern Jukebox Jun 4 Nashville R & B Fest Maryville, TN Kingsport Jun 18 Brooks & Dunn Jul 5 Rod Stewart And Cheap Trick THE SHED KINGSPORT’S RED WHITE AND BOOM Jul 13 OneRepublic & NeedToBreathe May 28 Puddle of Mudd INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Aug 23 My Chemical Romance Jun 9-11 Blackberry Smoke Jul 2 38 Special and Ultimate Garth, Aug 26 Dierks Bentley (new date) Jul 16 Terri Clark the Ultimate Garth Brooks Aug 27 Roger Waters Jul 22-23 The Steel Woods Tribute Band Jul 30 Drive By Truckers Aug 5 Saliva SONESTA AIRPORT HOTEL FUN FEST SUNSET CONCERT SERIES Aug 20 The Cadillac Three Jul 21 Zach Williams/Shane & Shane May 27/29 Creatures Festival with Ace Aug 27 Jackyl Jul 22 Jamey Johnson/Colt Ford Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Quiet Sept 3 The Kentucky Headhunters Jul 23 Lynyrd Skynyrd/Dalton Dover Riot, Enuff Z’Nuff, Vixen and more
JOHNSON CITY TN
KINGSPORT TN
MARYVILLE TN
ASHEVILLE NC
THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Jun 24 Leanne Morgan Aug 3 ZZ Top Aug 12 Foreigner Aug 25 Vince Gill Sept 24 Kathleen Madigan
CHEROKEE NC
Cherokee, N.C.:
HARRAH’S CASINO Jun 4 Tanya Tucker Jun 25 Kansas Jul 16 Chris Tucker Jul 23 Rodney Carrington Aug 8 Ron White Sep 24 3 Doors Down Sep 30 Earth Wind & Fire
GREENVILLE SC
Greenville, S.C.
BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA Jun 17 Brooks & Dunn Jun 19 The Temptations and The Four Tops Jul 6 New Kids On The Block Aug 13 Alan Jackson Cary, NC
CARY, NC
KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE Jun 13 Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit & Sheryl Crow Jun 14 Robert Plant & Allison Krauss Jun 23-25 Billy Strings
PIKEVILLE KY
Pikeville, KY
APPALACHIAN WIRELESS ARENA Jul 9 Poison with Lita Ford and Grimsley Rose Aug 2 Foreigner
CALL WQUT @ 477-1015 FOR MORE CONCERT INFORMATION OR VISIT W W W.W Q U T.CO M
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William King Museum of Art Presents:
The Open Road BikeFest Kick-off the exhibition “The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle,” coming June 16 to William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, VA, with the Open Road BikeFest! The Open Road BikeFest is a week long celebration of the motorcycle lasting June 22 - June 25, 2022 at locations across Abingdon and Bristol, VA.
JUNE 24 Block Party - Spring House Tumbling Creek Cider Company, Abingdon, VA 6:00 p.m. Music: Florencia and the Feeling and Annabelle’s Curse
JUNE 25 Ride to BikeFest - Black Wolf Harley-Davidson, Bristol, VA Begin BikeFest at William King Museum of Art where you can exploring vintage 9:00 a.m. Registration bikes and motorcycle memorabilia the Begin your ride at Black Wolf Harleyexhibition, “The Open Road: The Art Davidson in Bristol, VA, Saturday at 9AM of the Motorcycle.” Then, enjoy nightly and finish around 1PM at the Open Road events such as bike rallies, block parties, BikeFest at Latture Field in Abingdon, VA. bike rides, live music, and more! FREE TO RIDE! Please consider donating Stay in Abingdon, VA, for the Open Road to benefit William King Museum of Art, BikeFest and never miss a moment of the donations collected on site fun. Plan your route ahead of time with at registration. Appalachian Backroads, your complete guide to routes in Southwest Virginia, JUNE 25 or The Southern Dozen, your complete The Open Road BikeFest: Hosted by guide to routes in Northeast Tennessee. William King Museum of Art Indulge in Abingdon’s award winning Latture Field, Abingdon, VA Small Town Food Scene at over 30 **MOTORCYCLE PARKING ON GRASS, independently owned restaurants. Finally, relax for the night at Hampton BRING YOUR KICKSTAND PLATE.** Gates Inn by Hilton. Receive special BikeFest open at 1:00 p.m. rates by calling Hampton by Hilton’s Featuring music, vendors, food trucks, front desk at (276) 619-4600 and beer garden, best in show contest & more! mentioning William King Museum of Art **BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR** or the Open Road BikeFest. More information about the Open Road BikeFest can be found online at williamkingmuseum.org/events. The Open Road BikeFest Schedule JUNE 22 Bike Night - Texas Roadhouse, Bristol, VA 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. JUNE 23 Cruise In - Hampton Inn, Abingdon, VA 6:00 p.m. Music: From The EDGE Food Trucks on Site
TICKETS: $20.00 at the gates Music: 2:00 p.m. Ron Short and the Possum Playboys • Phantom More information about the Open Road BikeFest and “The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle,” can be found online at williamkingmuseum.org. The Open Road BikeFest is sponsored by The Town of Abingdon, Virginia and The Virginia Tourism Corporation.
BIKER EVENTS sponsored by biker wear Local Events:
1. Bonnaroo June 16th – 19th Manchester, TN 2. Bugtussle Meadow Mayhem June 11th
Rallies:
1. 8th Annual Snake Pit Bike Rally June 10th to June 12th Shady Valley TN 2. Warrensburg Bike Rally June 3rd – 13th Warrensburg NY 3. June Bug Boogies June 16th – 19th 4. Indian Motorcycle Pow Wow Maggie Valley NC June 16th – 19th 5. Thunder In The Smokies June 24th – 26
Rides: These 3 rides all end at the Snake Pit Rally in Shady Valley TN 1. Meet Buddy Shafer at Tulips at 12 noon KSU 12:30 then 19E Pit Stop then roll to the Snake Pit Rally in Shady Valley 2. Meet at 801 Boozy Creek at Peacemakers Club House rolling to the Snake Pit Rally in Shady Valley 3. Meet Redrum at Blackwolf at 1pm rolling to the Snake Pit Rally in Shady Valley
Bike Night:
1. Kingsport Moose Riders Every Wednesday 2. 19E Pit Stop Every Wednesday 3. Quaker Steak & Lube Every Thursday 4. Tulips Grub & Pub Every Friday 5. Peacemakers Bike Night 801 Boozy Creek Every 3rd Friday 6. East Coast Wings Every Wednesday 7. Dog Tag Brigade Every Wednesday at Jonesborough VFW 8. The Pub Out Back Every Monday
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Hello once again, hope everyone enjoyed Bike week at the beach. This week I thought I would give you a run down about The 8th Annual Snake Pit Bike Rally. I am writing about the Snake Pit Rally cause; well, it is our rally. Here is a little history about this rally. Eight years ago, my brother Jeff told me about a little boy who needed some help. I didn’t know the child, but I soon met him. So, we went to do poker run entitled Brody’s Run. We rallied as many bikers as we could. While we were sitting things in motion we were ask if we could start the ride with breakfast and end it in Shady Valley in our backyard. So, we let folks camp, had a few fireworks, bike games and a friend to bring his guitar and play a few tunes. Pork and I didn’t have a stage for him play on. My brother went out and got door prizes, set up the ride. The following year things got bigger before long it was a rally. Spiderman jumping out
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of an airplane, bigger fireworks, bigger bands, you get the picture. My brother, Pork and I helped this family every year until Brody didn’t need us anymore. So now Pork and I have built a very nice stage with a roof, a tiki bar, bought everything we need to do bike games etc.… Now this is known as The Snake Pit Bike Rally. It’s a 3-day event starting on Friday and ending on Sunday with a church service. Although Brody doesn’t need us we still give our proceeds back to a local charity. If you would like to attend here is the information you will need. It is June 10th to June 12th. You must be 21 to attend, $15 per person on Friday night, $20 per person on Saturday night or the weekend rate $30 per person. You can bring a RV, Bus or tent but must be selfcontained as this is our backyard with a few acres so there is room. Everyone welcome, you don't have to have a bike. Sponsors: Biker Wear - 19E Pit Stop – Loafer - Fireworks World Baker Contraction There are 3 rides on Saturday June 11th First Ride Meet Buddy Shaffer at Tulips 12 noon KSU 12:30 Roll to 19E Pit Stop Then to the Snake Pit Bike Rally. Second Ride Meets at 801 Boozy Creek Rd at Peacemakers Club House rolling to the Snake Pit Bike Rally. Third Ride Meet Red Rum MC at Blackwolf Harley Davidson at 1pm. Food Vendor: Big Boy Pop Ups (everything from BBQ, Tacos, Fries, Slaw, Fish, etc... Outstanding Food) Dessert Vendor: The Rustic Gypsy Baking Company (the best cookies and brownies) For you ladies: Bad Moon Silver Company Friday June 10th - Concert First
3515 Bristol Hwy Ste 101 Johnson City, TN • www.bikerweartn.com • (423) 631-0542
Band Lynnae Moon - Second Band Some Old Friends, Saturday June 11th - Concert First Band Saul Brooks Solo Second Band Citizen Kane On Saturday there will be bike
games, and fireworks. Sunday June 12th Church under the big tent with Chaplin Jimmy You can start to load in on Thursday after 5pm
Useless Facts:
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You agree to the terms of service when you sign up for a social media account, but do you REALLY know what you're agreeing to? Some of the terms might surprise you. An aspect of Instagram's terms of service is that people are....different! Relationships can be strengthened by different perspectives. Instagram understands this and uses data to connect you to the things and people who mean the most to you. Who owns your Tik Tok content? According to the Tik Tok terms of service: "You or the
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platform, either now known or hereinafter invented." (tiktok. com/legal/terms-of-service) Creating a joint Facebook account actually violates the terms of service and can result in the removal of the account. A joint account misrepresents the true identity of the user behind the account, violating community standards guidelines. When you message a joint account, do you know which one of the users will respond? Terms of service are often tedious, but knowing what is and is not allowed can save you from the threat of a permanent ban.
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by Kathie Scalf
Having spent a great deal of my life in the service industry, a lot of the clientele I serviced were traveling for business. Spending my evenings grinding away behind a bar, ankle deep in spilled drinks and growing increasingly numb to the theatrics of under-socialized and over-served patrons, I would daydream about how glamorous the lives and jobs of these on-the-go folks must be; working in a different city every day, meeting new and exciting people along the way from all over the world and bedding down every evening to the turn-down service and freshly fluffed pillows of fancy hotels. It seemed like the perfect opposite to the monotony of my own hum-drum existence, slinging the same drinks to the same faces in the same town I’d woken up in every day of my life. But the old adage of “careful what you wish for” is ringing quite true in my ears these days, as I’ve finally achieved my goal of a career in motion and it’s not exactly the globe-trotting, fast paced existence of glitz and glamour that I’d imagined. In fact, the more I’m on the road, the more I seem to be falling off track.
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there hitting snooze until the last possible moment. I’m eaten up These days I’m lucky if I’m home in with heartburn and indigestion and trapped in a seated position the Franklin for more than 6 days at a time. My territory covers the entirety majority of the day which makes my hips, neck and lower back ache. The of Kentucky and 2/3 of the state stress of nonstop communication of Tennesse (basically everything with my team while simultaneously east of Jackson), which keeps me on the road at least half the month. executing tastings and events keeps And the reality is, instead of visiting me in a constant elevated state of anxiety and now that is causing me famous landmarks and seeing the to experience panic attacks. High best each city has to offer, I take stress increases cortisol production in a lot of ugly evergreens dotting which leads to fat retention, the side of the interstate while I try making the weight thing practically not to be killed by 18 wheelers or pulled over for responding to emails impossible to combat. while speeding. And the only siteBut even as I’m typing all this, at the seeing I’m doing mainly consists of end of the day I know regardless of how busy I am it’s still just excuses. observing local wildlife browsing the shelves of various liquor stores The fact of the matter is, I’m not making my health a priority and it in their natural habitats across the South. Those “fancy” hotels are should be the top one. I already actually the best money can buy at a know how chaotic the scheduling corporate rate that fits my company on the road is and should prepare accordingly. Instead of worrying budget while still featuring a bar, and the “new and exciting people to about whether or not the hotel meet” are few and far between. For features a bar and restaurant, I the most part once I make it to a bar should check to see if there are inat the end of the day, famished and room refrigerators and microwaves exhausted from 8-12 hours of selling and pre-pack as many portioned meals as I can fit in a cooler. That and managing a team of 5 across way I’m able to eat on the go during a 500+ mile radius, the last thing I the day and not starve myself until want to do is make small talk with While I’ve never been more 7pm. And instead of ending my a stranger, and even if I wanted to, satisfied or motivated career-wise, I they usually have their eyes glued to evenings with a cocktail, I need to unfortunately feel like I’ve not been be moving my body and getting my their cell phone scrolling on social this physically unhealthy in almost media which makes it impossible. blood flowing after a long day of a decade. When it comes to matters sitting in the car. Every hotel has a of diet and fitness, I definitely thrive So instead I have a drink on an gym, so there’s no excuse for missing empty stomach, which instantly in monotony, only maintaining cardio at the very least. And most consistency in routine. It’s far easier drops my inhibitions regarding of all, if I’m lonely at the end of the dietary discipline or sticking to to get in daily workouts when I’m day and really feel desperate for waking up and going to sleep at the “just 1 cocktail,” order way too human connection, I have to remind much greasy, carby food, and same time every day, just as it’s far myself that the chances of meeting less stressful to meal plan and prep immediately hit the bed after, giving someone new and exciting are just my body no opportunity to burn when my weekly schedule never as good on my days off or while I’m changes. And it’s always easiest to even a single calorie I just took in. I working events and opt for a good have to wake up entirely too early night’s sleep instead. due to maximizing my time in the market, so instead of being able to set my alarm an hour early to get in my usual morning cardio, I lie
Life on the road isn’t all bad. It’s definitely never boring and I work for an amazing company representing
a product I love that practically sells itself. The connections and experiences I’m making within the industry will last a lifetime and at the end of the day, I’m selling booze not curing cancer; it’s not that serious. It’s a fun job where we reward working hard with playing even harder. I just need to ensure I’m managing myself as much as I am other people, and holding myself to the same high standards and no BS excuses. Money is great, but it means nothing when you run your health into the ground. Here’s to looking toward a better few weeks ahead, as I’ll be trying out my new healthier road life from the 6th-16th everywhere from Louisville to Lawrenceberg to Loudon and beyond. Hope you have a healthy, happy, productive week guys!
XO - Kathie
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On the Road but Falling off Track
Washington County Library Teen Summer Reading Program 2022
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Oceans of Possibilities Registration is open for the Teen Summer Reading Program at the Jonesborough and Gray Libraries! All rising 6th-12th graders are welcome to participate in this free program. Join us for six weeks of events in June and July, starting off with a Pirate-themed Kickoff Party on June 4. Weekly programs will meet on Tuesdays at Jonesborough and Wednesdays at Gray at 3 pm. Other programs will be held on some evenings and Saturdays. Participate in the “Battle for the Library” by attending programs and reading books. You’ll be assigned to a House when you register, and the points you earn will help your House conquer the galaxy! The victors will win special prizes and rewards at the end of the summer. Register online, submit reading logs, and get a full calendar at: wclibrarytn.beanstack.org/ or at the Jonesborough or Gray Libraries.
Kickoff Party 6 pm June 4 - Jonesborough (registration required)
Undersea Escape Room 3 pm June 28 - Jonesborough July 29 - Gray, 3 pm
Seashore Wind Chimes 3 pm June 7 - Jonesborough June 8 - Gray
Movie Night 6 pm July 8 - Jonesborough, (registration required)
Board Game Night 6:30 pm June 10 - Jonesborough
Boat Building Challenge 3 pm July 12 -Jonesborough July 13 - Gray
Sea Monster Creation 3 pm June 14 - Jonesborough June 15 - Gray Outdoor Games 3 pm June 18 - Jonesborough Ocean Globes 3 pm June 21 - Jonesborough June 22 - Gray Dungeons & Dragons Night 5 pm June 24 - Jonesborough July 15 - Gray (registration required) Teen Book Group 6:30 pm June 27 - Jonesborough July 19 - Gray
Teen Writing Group 6 pm July 13 - Jonesborough Stenciled T-Shirts 3pm July 19 - Jonesborough July 20 - Gray Under the Sea Summer Reading Finale Party 6 pm July 23 @ Jonesborough (registration required) This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Library. For more info, email aanderson@wclibrarytn.org or call either library: Jonesborough Library: 423-753-1800 Gray Library: 423-477-1550.
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Rebel Wilson stars in the new movie "Senior Year", and at times she seems almost unrecognizable. Why? The Australian actress, known for films such as "Bridesmaids" and "Pitch Perfect", decided she wanted to live a healthier lifestyle and lost nearly 80lbs. If you saw Rebel on a recent cover of People magazine you can really see the difference. In her current comedy Rebel stars as Australian immigrant Stephanie Conway, who after a disastrous birthday party in 1999, decides she wants to be one of the popular kids at school, and begins a self-made makeover. The makeover is successful as Stephanie (the teen version played by Angourie Rice) soon becomes the cheer squad captain while dating uber popular Blaine. Flash forward to her Senior year in 2002 where she hopes to become prom queen and eventually have a life like a former prom queen who now lives in a mansion. Stephanie lives with her widowed father and is still friends with two less popular students, Mathan and Seth. Despite dating Blaine, Seth (played by Zarie Adams
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and Sam Richardson) has always had a secret crush on Stephanie. Even though she is one of the most popular students in school, she has a rival named Tiffany (played by Ana Yi Puig and Zoe Chao) who is challenging her for homecoming queen, and happens to be the ex-girlfriend of Blaine. Their rivalry leads Tiffany to plot against Stephanie during a pep rally, leaving the head cheerleader injured and in a coma. The film then moves forward to 2022 showing Stephanie in the hospital where she has been comatose for the last twenty years. Stephanie suddenly wakes up, and while her family and friends are thrilled, despite being older she still has the mind of a teen. Stephanie is shocked to learn what has happened with Blaine and Tiffany while she was in a coma, and despite her former love disappointing her, she decides to return to high school to finish her Senior year. On her first day back at school she discovers Seth is the school librarian and Martha is the school principal. Stephanie's return is met with laughs and shock as she returns to school in her old 1990's style. While in school she meets Tiffany's daughter Brit (Jade Bender), who is the most popular girl in school with a huge social media following. Many things have changed at the school since Stephanie originally attended, as the principal has created an overthe-top politically correct high school where the cheerleaders perform boring and sanitized routines with no dancing, and no prom king or queen. Stephanie soon gets many of the students on her side, including the cheer squad, in her efforts to bring a bit of life back to her
high school. Stephanie's plans are often met with disdain by Principle Martha, who eventually confronts Stephanie and reveals how while she was in a coma she and Seth were the only two other than family who visited her in the hospital. She is even shocked to discover her high Senior yearbook dedicated a page to her as if she had died. A prom is held, a king and queen are crowned, and Stephanie holds an after prom party which leads to trouble. Along her way to becoming popular, both in 2002 and 2022 Stephanie hurt her friends, and learns a valuable lesson
as to what is most important in life. The film features sassy humor, embarrassing moments, heartbreaks and joy during Stephanie's mental journey to adulthood. The film even features a great cameo from "Clueless" star Alicia Silverstone! Led by Wilson, "Senior Year" is a fun and frothy film that has heart beneath the harsh reality of high school life and the often bumpy road to adulthood. Now playing on Netflix. (Rated R)
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I’m going to a wedding this weekend in Asheville. Since it’s been a while since I was on a weekend trip that wasn’t workrelated, I decided to book a place and make a nice weekend of it. I’ve talked before in these here pages about my tendency to overpack for trips. I’ve mostly gotten it under control these days. I only packed two bags for a recent two-night trip to Nashville. Throw a wedding into this mix—as in all my travels I’ve never gone to a wedding with an overnight stay—and my streamlined packing plans are now in a moderate form of chaos.
to even which luggage I use, is centered around the suit I’ll wear to the wedding. The dress code for this wedding is moderately relaxed, I doubt I’ll go with a tie for this wedding. I’m glad I’ve lost enough weight to not fit into my very nice summer linen jacket, but also sad as that would have been the perfect fit for this. I think I’ll go with a blue check jacket I wore to a wedding last year where I looked so dapper everyone on social media who follows me had a moment.
This means I’ll take the weekend bag (which for some reason isn’t big enough to truly If this was just a weekend hold everything I’d need for a getaway to Asheville I’d have weekend trip) and I’ll center the no problem getting my gear rest of my plans around my suit, together. My bathroom bag, a uh, suitcase? Yeah, that’s right? couple of jeans, shirts, socks, Does that have a technical boxers, and off we go. The term? Do you know what I wrench in the works for this is mean? The kind of folding case that everything I will take, down you put clothes in right on the hanger? I could google this. I’m writing this on a computer right now—sorry to those of you who thought I wrote on a typewriter from the 1960s.
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Between ending that paragraph and starting this one I have googled, dear reader, and the name for such times is a “garment bag.” I am mad at myself that I couldn’t remember this. Maybe too many traumatic memories of hauling a garment bag around those choir trips from high school. We’ll put “the essentials” and all the things for my electronics in the weekend bag and I'll put the clothes in
the garment bag.
longer exist. I don’t make the rules. Target? It’s there if I need Now the real question will be that despite committing to this toothpaste. An emergency two-bag plan in print will I keep shirt? Not possible. Shirts don’t it up? There will be two bags, at exist away from home. least, but what of a third bag? Hopefully, by the time I leave This is what will keep me up at night. What if I need a on Friday, I’ll have it all sorted. |backup sports coat if a wild If not, I’ll just take every piece bird flies over while I’m walking of luggage I have and fill it with around Biltmore Village in 9,000 emergency options. It search of pastries? It’s one of the many “gifts” that shouldn’t come to that. I hope. anxiety gives you. A sense that I’ll let you know if I manage you must be prepared for every to keep this trip to two bags, eventuality on a trip. Sure, I including the garment bag. I could go and buy clothes if I shall spend the rest of the day need them should something thinking about the garment bag happen, but when you’re on and how I blanked out on that. a trip all the stores you’re See you next week. used to going to at home no
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