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Volume 03 Issue 50 Publisher Lisa Durbin Creative DIrector Jon Bill Forrester Managing Editor Peggy Gale DIstribution Elizabeth Armstrong Sales Jessica Carlisle Entertainment Coordinator Andreax Jarre Contributing Staff Andy WendyKathieRossScalfKenSilversHaydenAnnHartley The Loafer Po Box 39 Telford, Tn 37690 423-930-7319 www.theloafer.net advertisertheloaferonlineprint@gmail.comAlladvertisementsareacceptedandpublishedbythepublisherupontherepresentationthattheagencyand/orisauthorizedtopublishtheentirecontentsandsubjectmatterthereof.Theagencyand/oradvertiserwillindemnifyandsavethepublisherharmlessfromanylossofexpenseresultingfromclaimsorsuitsbaseduponcontentsofanyadvertisement,includingclaimsorsuitsfordefamation,libel,rightofprivacy,plagiarism,andcopyrightinfringement.Founder:BillWilliamsLet’sGetSocial! line-upweek’syourcolumns&reviews PUBLISHERFROMNOTETHE Hello Friends! Can you believe this month is Fall???? Where did our Summer go? I have to admit I am not the pumpkin spice kinda gal! I prefer the summer drinks. I do love the Fall colors and the fun stuff to do and Halloween is a blast in our family! I hope your plans for Fall include fun things! We are excited to share all about the Rhythm and Roots Festival on our cover and inside. Please take the time to check those out and maybe include them in your plans. Country Thunder will also be here this month if you love Country Music. Thank you for your support and let us know if we can help you advertise your event or business! Take Care, Lisa PublisherDurbin 03 Rhythm and Roots Schedule 04 Spotlight 07 Karaoke 07 Trivia 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 11 Things To Do 12 Tri-Cities Faces and Places 13 WQUT Concert Schedule 14 Joe Troop & Friends to Kick Off 46th Pro-Art Season 14 Biker Events by Biker Wear 20 Washington: The Myths & The Man 22 Tri-Cities Faces and Places 15 Beanz Biker Corner The Goose is Loose!! 17 Social Sentiments: Reframe Your Posts 19 Tea Time AppalachianwithBarbie: A Few Days in Bristol, VA 21 Pop Life: The Princess 23 Batteries Not Included: Rachel, Rachel in Illinois LBD FAMILY MEDIA 20226,|Septembertheloafer.net 2
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Bristol TN/Va FRI SEPT 9 - SUN Sept 10th Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion at Downtown Bristol
Vaden Landers & The Hot N Ready String Band 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Borderline Band 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube
Johnson City, Tn TUESDAY Sept 6th Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Sept 7th HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
SATURDAY Sept 10th Summer Music Jam at Fort Watauga 6:00pm at Sycamore Shoals State Park Some Old Friends 7:00pm at Riverside Taphouse Powershift 8:00pm at Elizabethton Moose Lodge Shows in Spotlight Bristol, TN/VA Jonesborough, TN Elizabethton, TN Kingsport, TN Johnson City,
THURSDAY Sept 8th Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza Thomas Cassell with Tim Stafford, Julian Pinelli, and Vince Ilagan 7:30pm at The Down Home FRIDAY Sept 9th Club Rewind 9:30 at Wild Wing Cafe Urban Soil 6:00pm at Tennessee Hills Brewstillery
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SATURDAY Sept 10th Rhythm and Roots Weekend at Cascade Draft House Rhythm and Roots Weekend at Delta Blues BBQ Rhythm and Roots Weekend at Quaker Steak & Lube
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SATURDAY Sept 10th Classic Highway 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House Elizabethton TUESDAY Sept 6th The Peterson Perkins Quintet 7:30pm at Bonnie Kate Theater
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SATURDAY Sept 10th Gypsy Moon Coalition 7:00pm At KC @ Sonny’s Marina Prezzence | Citizen Kane 10:00pm at Capone’s SUNDAY Sept 11th Music in the Park: Mahto & The Loose Balloons 3:00pm at Veteran’s Park Kingsport THURSDAY Sept 8th Area 52 7:00pm at Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina
SATURDAY Sept 10th Coal Camp 7:00pm at Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina Ray Scott & Stone Creek Four 8:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar Jonesborough FRIDAY Sept 9th Rainbow Girls 7:00pm at Music on the Square Taylor Marie Wagnor 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House
FRIDAY Sept 9th Borderline 7:00pm at Marker 2 atTheatWellLakeviewGrille,MarinaDogs7:00pmHighVoltageColor78:00pmCJ’sSportsBar
WEDNESDAY Sept 7th Robert Kitchens 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House
FRIDAY Sept 9th Rhythm and Roots Weekend at Cascade Draft House Rhythm and Roots Weekend at Delta Blues BBQ Rhythm and Roots Weekend at Quaker Steak & Lube
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THURSDAY Sept 8th
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WEDNESDAY
Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 Johnson City Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at Quaker Steak and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm Karaoke with Bert & L.A. at Kingsport Moose Lodge 7pm
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FRIDAY Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm
SATURDAY Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm
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Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City
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
TUESDAY
THURSDAY Karaoke with Karaoke with Open Mic Entertainment at Wild Wing Café Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Abby’s Hell Yeah Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport, TN 8pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern - JonesboroughTN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8pm
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FRIDAY Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 Johnson City Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) – Bristol, VA Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City Karaoke at 27 Lions (Marion, VA) 9:00pm
TUESDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Pub Out Back (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm WEDNESDAY 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
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
KARAOKE **The schedule is subject to change due to the request for social distancing at this time.**
THURSDAY Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment at Wild Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria Karaoke w/Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar 8pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Open Mic & Karaoke at Wonderland Lounge/Bar N Grill Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7 10 Karaoke at Midnight Oasis Brtistol, TN Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Quarter Restaurant
Answers to last week’s puzzles can be found on page 09. ACROSS 1. Mollycoddle 5. Book back matter 10. Rib or ulna 14. Pac Ten school 15. Loy of "The Thin Man" 16. Highest spot 17. Reaction to bad news 18. Deli spread 20. Cartoonish cry of pain 21. Donkey 22. Selling points 23. River mouth formation 25. Charley Weaver's home, Mt. ___ 26. WWII concentration camp site 28. Capital of Paraguay 33. Windows button file format 34. Literary surprise 36. "True Colors" singer Lauper 37. Heavy sound 39. Not sideways 41. Dance move 42. ___ the Barbarian 44. Edible pigeon 46. Community mgmt. group 47. Starts by short-circuiting 49. Effective 51. This or that, in French 52. Dull drills 53. Egged on 57. "___ Blas" (LeSage novel) 58. Make an engraving 61. Consequence 63. Word before Alto 64. Scotsman 65. Wyoming neighbor 66. God who shoots arrows 67. Research org. 68. Ingested 69. Cousin of norte Down 1. Floating guide 2. Joint problem 3. Doctor's test result 4. Hebrew God 5. Childish 6. Large African lake, once 7. Teetotalers 8. New Age musician Brian ___ 9. 1980 Olivia Newton-John film 10. Sheep calls 11. Mayberry kid 12. Place for eggs 13. Former spouses 19. Chris Kirkpatrick's former band 24. Chou En-___ 25. "... and the reason ___ ..." (Hoobastank lyric) 26. Trench 27. Sneeze sound 28. Mind your Ps ___ 29. Belonging to Denton Young 30. How preordained events are 31.written?Greek theater 32. Bite a bit 35. First appearance, as of 40.38.symptomsCrow'scousinPastrynamed for a French 43.emperorMore agreeable 45. Droid, for short 48. Men's accessory for Valentine's 50.maybeDay,Cone-shaped house 52. Nouveau ____ 53. Leslie Caron title role 54. Arabian Peninsula nation 55. Anthropoids 56. Dimwit 57. Flying pest 59. Heart attack trigger 60. Firefighter's need 62. Oral surgeon's org.—Franklin D. Roosevelt F PKFDN EI RXDAFYIM PXX OGRK PKI UXXY ZGRN XQ PKI IWMZV SFMY, WDY DXP IDXGUK PKI SWY ZGRN XQ PKI IWMZV EXMO. CRYPTOGRAMDROPQUOTE 20226,|Septembertheloafer.net 8
Tabitha has been spayed, current on her vaccinations and is microchipped. She is patiently waiting for her forever home. but not dogs. Angell likes to be brushed, is housebroken, has been spayed, current on vaccinations and microchipped.
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OF WEEKTHEPETS This beautiful senior lady is Angell !!! She is a 9 year old Shepherd mix that is a cuddle bug, likes cats, kids, Tabitha is a beautiful 1 1/2 yr old Tabby. She’s a very patient girl when it’s feeding time, a cuddler, plays well with others, is motherly to the younger cats. If you are interested in adopting : The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Shelter 423-239-5237 • 2061 Highway 75 Blountville, TN bridgehome.orgFacebook: bridgehome
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JOHNSON CITY SATURDAYS ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm. Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149
Mighty Mountains Canvas Class 6:00pm at Into the Fire
FRIDAY SEPT 9TH
Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park
KINGSPORT WEDNESDAY SEPT 7TH Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market Girls Night Out 8:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company THURSDAY SEPT 8TH IBN Biz Lunch 11:30am at Pratt's BBQ SATURDAY SEPT 10TH Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market Kingsport 9/11 Heroes 5K Walk/Run/Ruck 9:00am at Dobyns-Bennett High School Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountian Park & Planitarium Park After Dark: Kayaks & Cones 6:00pm at Bays Mountian Park & Planitarium BRISTOL
Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park
THURSDAY SEPT 8TH Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic 8:00am at Bristol Public Library Burlesque Show by Black Shawl Cabaret 7:00pm at The Old Post 33 Speakeasy
TUESDAY SEPT 6TH Taco Trek Ride 6:30pm at Trek Bicycle THURSDAY SEPT 8TH
SUNDAY SEPT 11TH NASCAR
Watch Party: Kansas 3:00pm at Michael Waltrip Brewing Company JONESBOROUGH TUESDAYS Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center SATURDAY SEPT 10TH Farmer's Market 8:00am at Jonesborough Farmers Market Historic Jonesborough Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site ABINGDON, VA WEDNESDAY SEPT 7TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center FRIDAY SEPT 9TH Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at Washington Co. Public Library SATURDAY SEPT 10TH Farmer's Market 8:00am at Abingdon Farmers Market SUNDAY SEPT 11TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center LIMESTONE SATURDAY SEPT 19TH Outdoor Knives 9:00am at Washington College Academy ROAN MOUNTAIN FRI SEPT 9TH - SUN SEPT 11TH Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists Rally at Roan Mountain State Park THINGSTODOTHINGSTODO To be featured in The Loafer's Things to Do email us at: theloaferonlineprint@gmail.com or call WEDNESDAYS423-930-7319 Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH Storytelling Show 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH Bristol Comedy Sessions 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Boomtown Improv 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH Bristol Comedy Sessions 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club COMEDY SHOWCASE 20226,September|theloafer.net 11
Johnson City Farmer’s Market 8:00am at Founders Park Storytime & Paint- Moose a Muffin 10:00am at Into the Fire Dogwood Cattails Ball: Barc Antony and Cleocatra 6:00pm at ETSU Millennium Center
Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Mason Jar Door Hanger 6:00pm at Into the Fire SATURDAY SEPT 10TH
SUNDAY SEPT 11TH
Celebrating
Tri-Cities Faces and Places the people and places of our community!
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The Reep & Reno Comedy Show Sep 2 Beatles Vs Stones:Abbey Road and Satisfaction Oct 5 Nikki Lane Oct 22 The Wallflowers Oct 26 Lindsey Buckingham Oct 27 The Glenn Miller Orchestra Oct 29 Blackberry Smoke CAMEO THEATER Aug 20 The Oak Ridge Boys Aug 27 Chris Knight Sept 16 Firehouse Oct 29 Craig Morgan Nov 12 GCMA Southern Gospel Quartet
CALL WQUT @ 477-1015 FOR MORE CONCERT INFORMATION OR VISIT WWW.WQUT.COM SCHEDULECONCERTCONCERTSCHEDULE Bristol
JOHNSON CITY FREEDOM HALL Aug 26 Lee Brice Oct 21 Chris Janson Dec 1 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Dec 2 Little Texas MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Aug 16 John Hiatt and The Goners Aug 18 Brit Floyd Aug 20 Amy Grant Sep 23 Black Jacket Symphony presents Van Halen’s 1984 Sept 24 Brian Wilson Oct 4 Scott PostmodernBradlee’sJukebox Oct 29 Straight No Chaser Dec 13 Michael W. Smith Christmas Show Nov 1 Gin Blossoms Nov 11 Sam Bush Band Nov 17 Joanne Shaw Taylor Nov 30 Eric Gales Dec 1 Paul Thorn Maryville, TN THE SHED Aug 19 Gangstagrass Aug 20 The Cadillac Three Aug 27 Jackyl Sept 3 The Kentucky Headhunters Sep 10 Colt Ford Gatlinburg MONSTERS ON THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION Sept 9-11 JJ Grey and Mofro, Tanya Tucker, Roseanne Cash, Del McCoury Band, Jerry Douglas Band and many others.
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY Sept 30-Oct 1 Country Thunder Music Festival with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence and others
many others. Nashville NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Aug 31 Rockzilla Summer Tour with Papa Roach, Falling in Reverse, Hollywood Undead & Bad Wolves Sep 30 Kevin Gates Oct 1 Lil Nas X RYMAN AUDITORIUM Aug 24 Blondie (Opry House) Sep 11 Collective Soul and Switchfoot (Opry House) Sep 17 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Sep 18 Crowded House Sep 21 Steve Earle and the Dukes Sep 27 & 28 Jordan David Sep 29 & 30 Marcus King Oct 13 Diana Krall Oct 14-16 Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Oct 24 Joe Satriani Oct 25 Demi Lovato ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Aug 24 Jack Johnson Aug 27 Goo Goo Dolls Sep 20 Florence & The Machine Sep 21 HAIM GREENVILLENISWONGERPERFORMING ARTS CENTER Aug 21 Neal McCoy Aug 28 Air Supply Sep 8 Anderson East Sep 17 Girl Named Tom Sep 18 The Robert Cray Band Oct 1 Kansas Oct 8 Tommy Emmanuel Oct 15 Josh Turner Oct 24 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Dec 2 The Gatlin Brothers Country & Christmas Knoxville TENNESSEE THEATRE Aug 17 Weird Al Yankovic Aug 27 Little River Band Sep 22 St. Paul and The Broken Bones Sep 23 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Oct 4 Carly Rae Jepsen Oct 28 Straight No Chaser Oct 21 Ray Lamontagne THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Aug 19 Luke Bryan Aug 28 Shinedown Sep 28 Greta Van Fleet Oct 14 Keith Urban KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM Sep 23 Kathleen Madigan Sep 28 Wheel of Fortune live Oct 12 Gov’t Mule with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Oct 14 Steve Martin and Martin Short Oct 16 My name is NOT Mom Oct 21 Jerry Seinfeld Nov 10 Clay Walker & Tracy Lawrence Nov 11 Sal Vulcano BIJOU THEATRE Aug 27 The Gatlin Brothers Sep 30 Darrell Scott Oct 1 Henry Cho Oct 6 The Earls of Leicester featuring Jerry Douglas Oct 14 Craig Ferguson Oct 19 The Wallflowers Oct 20 Mavis Staples Sep 23 My Morning Jacket Sep 24 Alicia Oct 1 Jon Pardi Oct 15 The Head and The Heart Oct 16 Stevie Nicks BRIDGESTONE ARENA Aug 23 My Chemical Romance Aug 26 Dierks Bentley Aug 27 Roger Waters Sep 1 The Lumineers Sep 7 Twenty One Pilots Sep 8 Backstreet Boys Sep 10 Kevin Hart Sep 14 OneRepublic and NeedToBreathe Sep 16 Pearl Jam Sep 17 The Killers Sep 20 Knotfest featuring Slipknot Oct 7 Keith Urban Oct 9 Pitbull Oct 10 Smashing Pumpkins & Jane’s Addiction Oct 12 The Doobie Brothers Oct 14 Jason Aldean Oct 16 Post Malone Oct 21 Reba McEntire with Terri Clark Oct 23 Lizzo Oct 26 Mary J Blige Oct 28 The Judds featuring Wynonna with Martina McBride Asheville THE ORANGE PEEL Sep 3 Switchfoot Sep 8 Apocalyptica Sep 16 Jack White (Rabbit Rabbit) Sep 21 Testament, Exodus and Death Angel Oct 1 Trial By Fire- Tribute to Journey THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Aug 25 Vince Gill Sept 24 Kathleen Madigan Oct 15 Ryan Adams Oct 21 Casting Crows Nov 1 Marcus Mumford EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM ARENA Sep 4 Ghost Sept 11 Trinity of Terror Tour Sept 13 Zach Bryan Oct 29-31 Billy Strings BRISTOL TN/VA GREENVILLE TN KNOXVILLE TN JOHNSON CITY TN NASHVILLE TN ASHEVILLE NC GATLINBURG TN MARYVILLE TN 20226,September|theloafer.net 13
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
Single-show tickets will be available at the door on the night of the performance. Season tickets are on sale now at proartva. org. Individual shows over the course of the season range in price up to $15, while a season ticket to more than 20 shows can be purchased for $40—less than $2 per show! Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 2022-2023 season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) Other376-4520.highlights
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of Pro-Art’s 46th season include two performances from National Players (“Fences”, “Much Ado About Nothing”), Barter Theatre’s “Frosty”, Robin & Linda Williams, VMFA On the Road, dance programs from Richmond Ballet and Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, world-folk fusion ensemble Project Locrea, and so much more! You can view Pro-Art’s 2022-2023 schedule of events on their website at proartva.org.
Joe Troop is a multi-instrumentalist, singersongwriter from Winston-Salem, NC. In March 2020, amid the global pandemic, the folk singer suddenly found himself back in his home state, an ocean away from his adopted home of Buenos Aires and his Grammy-nominated band Che Apalache. So, he did what he knows best: hunkered down with his banjo and sang his heart out. After many months searching for a place to call home, Joe put down roots in Durham and a new quartet was born: Omar Ruiz-Lopez is a classically trained violinist/violist born in Panama and raised in Puerto Rico. A longtime resident of Durham, he melds his Caribbean musical heritage and noteworthy virtuosity with the Appalachian string band tradition. With a list of bonafides that includes performing alongside jazz and R&B luminaries like Branford Marsalis and Aretha Franklin, composer and percussionist Brevan Hampden has built a reputation as a technical master and sought-after Roundingcollaborator.out the quartet is Mexican American jazz bassist Ramon Garcia, hailing from Wilmington, NC. Ramon is finishing up his musical studies at UNC Greensboro’s legendary music school and demonstrates musical prowess well beyond his years.
Pro-Art is supported in part by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, and Mountain Empire Community College. For more information about Pro-Art, please visit proartva.org, call the office at (276) 376-4520, or send an email to pro-art@uvawise.edu. Association of Museums, and is funded in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Joe Troop & Friends to Kick Off 46th Pro-Art Season
Local Events: 1. Rhythm & Roots Bristol TN and VA Sept 9th – 11th 2. Goose Head Reunion Boozy Creek Sept. 9th – 10th 3. Bike Show & Swap Meet at Temple Sept. 10th 4. Bristol Night Race Sept 17th Bristol TN 5. Slagle Fest Sept. 17th – 18th Elizabethton TN 6. Pepper Fest Sept. 24th 11am – 4pm Bristol 7. 26st Annual Heritage Day Sept. 24th 8am – 5pm Bluff City, TN Rallies: 1. Boone Bike Rally Sept. 9th – 10th 2. 22nd Smoke-Out Rally NC. Sept 9th – 10th Salisbury NC. 3. Thunder In The Smokies Sept. 9th – 11th 4. Live Oak Resort Bike Rally Sept. 15th – 18th Washington TX 5. Camel City Bike Fest 15th -17th Winston Salem NC 6. Freedom Fest 15th -18th Conyers, GA 7. Thunder on Tobacco Road Fall Party & Rodeo Sept. 22nd -25th Seven Springs, NC 8. Myrtle Beach Fall Rally Sept 26st – Oct 2nd Myrtle Beach SC 9. Rumble On The River Rally Sept 30th – Oct 2nd Bandera TX Rides: 1. 4th Annual Call To Arms Ride Sept 11th Combat Vets 2. Redrum Benefit Ride Sept. 24th 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 of each month 6. East Coast Wings Every Wednesday 7. Dog Tag Brigade Every Wednesday at Jonesborough VFW 8. The Pub Out Back Every Monday 9. Freddy’s in Kingsport every second Monday 10. Creek Side Bar & Grill in Stoney Creek every Wednesday BIKER EVENTS sponsored by biker wear
Don’t miss the inaugural event of the Pro-Art Association’s 46th season, a performance from Joe Troop & Friends, on September 7th at 7:00 PM in Mountain Empire Community College’s Goodloe Center. The quartet builds community through a musical genre all its own: Latingrass. This performance is brought to you in conjunction with the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series. Tickets are $10 at the door, and all children and students are free to attend.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with mobility issues are encouraged to call 276-376-4520 or email the Pro-Art office at pro-art@uvawise.edu to make arrangements for parking. For evolving conditions related to the global pandemic, inclement weather, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.
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2. Your fingernails grow faster on your dominant hand.
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10. Dolphins give each other names.
1. Pogonophobia is the fear of beards.
8. Octopuses and squid have three hearts.
15. Humans can’t breathe and swallow at the same time.
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4. A frigate bird can sleep while it flies.
14. Antarctica is the largest unclaimed territory on Earth.
9. Rainbows were called "bows of promise" in Victorian English.
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The band recorded their first album at Audio Recorders in 1968-69 and were subsequently signed to Capitol Records in 1970. They continued recording until 1976, then reformed in 1990. The band is considered one of the tightest, musically, of its genre and has continued touring to popular acclaim. The band appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show with Bobbie Gentry and shared the stage with Jimi Hendrix and The Allman Brothers Band among others at the 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival. Charlie Gearheart performed on American Bandstand as Ritchie Hart in 1959. The Goose Creek Symphony has been inducted into "The Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame" class of 2011. In the '70s they fit into a country rock mode but were more esoteric than many of their contemporaries and they had a rawer, less commercial sound. The band recorded three eclectic albums for Capitol, Est 1970, 1970 Welcome to Goose Creek 1971 and Words of Earnest 1972. All were moderately successful with the last boasting a hit single cover of Janis Joplin's “Mercedes Benz.” Re-mastered version. In 1974 the band moved over to Columbia Records and recorded, to less success, Do Your Thing But Don't Touch Mine. Shortly thereafter the band took a hiatus which lasted almost 17 years. In the years since they resurfaced, they have played many festivals and released several albums, including a live set, The Goose Is Loose, in 1995, which highlights their extended jamming, witness the meandering 20 minutes or so of “Talk About Goose Creek and Other Important Places.” Also released is the Acoustic Goose live album, as well as studio albums, including Going Home 1998 and I Don't Know 2003. They have also released a couple of lost albums, such as Head for the Hills recorded in 1975-76 and released in 1997 and recently The Same Thing Again (one music CD and a bonus DVD). The latter was recorded in the mid-70s and essentially forgotten for three decades. Ironically the title cut has Gearheart singing, “If I could live my life over, I'd do the same thing again.
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6. Riding roller coasters can help you pass kidney stones.
September is the month where we celebrate Labor Day and on the first day of fall. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. The First day of Fall is the 22nd and for those of us that ride it is the first sign that the end of our riding season is getting close. This week lets chat about an upcoming event at Boozy Creek. A tribute to The Goose Creek Symphony. SEP 9 AT 4 PM – SEP 11 AT 12 PM. Pre-sale $15 At Gate $20 This is an event you will not want to miss.
THE GOOSE IS LOOSE!!!!!!
5. The inventor of Pringles is buried in a Pringles can.
3. A blue whale can make a fart bubble big enough to fit a horse in it.
7. There's a city called "Rome" on every continent except Antarctica.
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Every single time something major happens in the political world, social media feeds become clogged with opinions, false information, and incomplete judgments. Hostility reigns and friendships are weakened. We need to change the narrative of political speech. Free speech is important, and is encouraged, but nobody is free of the consequences of that speech, regardless of the intentions. When you share a post, it sends a message to your followers (likely the people you are closest to) that your values align with that post. If your followers do not agree, tension will ensue. There is an unspoken rule for brands on social media that states that if a topic does not directly affect you, do not address it because backlash may occur. That advice is encouraged for all social media users. Err on the side of human decency if you feel the need to share a post and even if it is taken the wrong way, your good intentions will be brought to Beforelight.you make your next post, ask yourself if it's worth losing friends over. Most likely the answer is no. Inform yourself on the issue you're posting about and see opposing viewpoints to get a fresh perspective before you risk losing valuable relationships.
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Having recently added Southwest Virginia to my territory route for work, I spent the first part of this week becoming acquainted with my longtime not-so-distant neighbors across the border. As a born and raised Tri-Cities gal, it actually was a surprise to me just how little time I’ve spent on the other side of the street, but was very pleased to discover some old favorites as well as some of the newer additions! Being the location I spent the bulk of my time, The Bristol Hotel seems like a logical place to start. Beautifully styled from the front entryway all the way to the rooftop bar Lumac, I was thoroughly impressed with the amenities and accommodations at this boutique hotel, located conveniently adjacent to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. (While most instantly associate Nashville with country music, it was actually the Bristol Sessions of 1927 that sparked the “big bang of country music.” Make sure to carve out time to tour this affiliate of the Smithsonian to gain a thorough understanding of the deep musical roots of Appalachia.) I enjoyed several delicious meals and drinks during my 4 day stay at the hotel, but my top pick has to be the grilled lamb chops with a side of brussels sprouts at Vivian’s Table downstairs. Do yourself a favor and spring for a wine from the bottle list, as they carry Barboursville Vineyards Cab Franc and it’s the perfect complement to the gamey, grilled meat.
I was surprised to see another new-ish boutique hotel in downtown Bristol, The Sessions having seemingly sprung up overnight. While I didn’t get to experience the interior rooms firsthand, the spa services, rooftop and outdoor mini amphitheater look incredible! And being familiar with the menu at Southern Craft’s Johnson City location, I know the food is not to be missed as well. It’s looking like I’ll be giving this place a try on my next work trip at the end of the Formonth.something a bit off the beaten path of downtown Bristol, I ventured out to Abingdon Vineyards. Nestled off of winding, mountain roads and accessible by boat off South Holston Lake, I was in heaven at this quiet cove. Of course with my deep love of wine, this was a no-brainer for me, but another unexpected added bonus was the lack of cell service.
There have been many new bars, restaurants and retail spaces added to Southwest VA since my move 4 years ago, and even more under construction as we speak. I am so excited to continue exploring this side of the Tri on my more frequent visits to the area. It goes to show you can still be a stranger amongst the old familiar, and taking even a small step out of your comfort zone can yield high rewards. I highly recommend joining me in my exploration!
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As someone who is attached to 24/7 work emails, texts and phone calls, being completely off the grid while enjoying locally grown grape varietals felt like vacation, if only for an hour or so. (I was there on business after all.) I had a wonderful time getting to know the owner, Loren Gardner, and was fascinated by his family’s rich Napa Valley history and their journey to our little neck of the woods. With harvest having just begun, I’m already looking forward to seeing what’s new on my next visit. Along the same line as Abingdon Vineyard, I was made aware of Nicewonder Farm. While I didn’t have time to fit it into this trip, I have every intention of coming up early to at least enjoy the tasting room in a few weeks, if not just making a mini vacation out of it and booking a stay in one of their yurts. Their fine dining venture, Hickory, looks amazing and with over 450 acres to play, stay and imbibe, this resort destination is a much needed dash of luxury to our mountain home. It seems there’s no shortage of entertainment in the Bristol and Abingdon area as well. With the annual Rhythm & Roots festival bringing over 60,000 people to enjoy the likes of Tanya Tucker and Roseanne Cash this weekend alone, Bristol seems to be holding fast to its reputation for country music royalty. The newly designed marquee of the Cameo Theatre also boasted a slew of upcoming famous names like Blues Traveler which I tucked into the back of my mind for future travel scheduling. But even if you don’t recognize the names, I highly recommend checking out a lesser known act on a whim. Even here in Nashville, some of the best talents are still relatively undiscovered, and you never know who might be the next rising star. It’s always cool to be able to say “I knew them when,” and Bristol is just the town for that.
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As commander in-chief, George Washington led the Continental Army to victory. As president of the Constitutional Convention, he helped forge the independent states into a nation. As the first President of the United States, he established precedents that continue to define that office. After his death in 1799, Washington was held “above the clouds,” to paraphrase Mason Locke Weems, the general’s most popular biographer.
On loan from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Washington: The Myths and the Man, coming to William King Museum of Art October 6, 2022 - January 29, 2023, will explore who George Washington was behind the screen of his renown. “Lighthorse Harry” Lee eulogized that Washington was “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen. . . . The purity of his private character gave effulgence to his public virtues.” This exhibition, featuring 13 original paintings by Ferris along with 17 historical records, focuses on Washington’s private life at Mount Vernon and reveals what motivated him to become a public Learnservant.more about the exhibition online at williamkingmuseum.org or call (276) 628-5005.
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The glorification of Washington continued for more than a century, culminating in the romanticized and popular history paintings of the Philadelphia artist Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930). These canvases present a remarkably appealing and virtuous figure, but provide limited reliable information about the “Father of our Country.”
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time to see how much impact the sweet Diana had on the modern monicharcy. If you enjoy reading or watching events around the royal family, or just enjoy historical documentaries, I highly recommend a viewing of "The Princess", a sometimes happy and ultimately tragic life of a real life princess. Now playing on HBO and HBO Max. (Not Rated)
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At the time Queen Elizabeth took too long to speak to the public, outraging many British citizens. Elizabeth finally made her speech on national television and viewed the outpouring of love for the Princess in front of the palace. Watching the film, I felt little empathy for Charles, but felt total heartbreak for Harry and William, who so loved their mother. It is really fascinating to see how the royal family is today and take a trip back in
The Princess "The Princess" is a fascinating and historic documentary currently showing on HBO and HBO Max, about the late Princess of Wales, Diana. The documentary tells the story of Diana twenty-five years after her death in a way it has never been told. The film covers the life of Diana from her birth until she met Prince Charles through archival footage. I really liked this style of filmmaking, as it felt as if I was watching her life unfold in real time. If you were alive at the time the courtship between Charles and Diana began, you will remember it sent the media into a frenzy. While Charles was 32 and Diana was 19 at the time, the matchup did seem almost magical. The wedding was a huge television event, and England, as did the rest of the world, continued their love affair with the new Princess of Wales. Diana was often viewed as timid, but as she grew older gained a sense of confidence and she became the most popular member of the royal family and gave birth to Prince William and later Prince Harry. There were many reasons people loved Diana. She had a real caring attitude for the sick and the poor, was very down-toearth, approachable, and loved to take her sons to theme parks. However, Diana's popularity came with a price, the supposed jealousy of the royal family, who often felt her "modern" style did not always fit with the royal's stiffness. The documentary does not do easy on Prince Charles, especially when his marriage started to crack due to his not so secret love for his current wife Camilla. The strained relationship between Charles and Diana was fodder for the gossip magazines and newspapers, and kept the public enthralled. The public often felt Diana was humiliated by the royals and kept her close to their hearts, especially after hearing she may have tried to harm herself. Despite the continued stain on their marriage, the royal couple kept up appearances and continued to appear at events until they finally decided to file for divorce, ending what many at the beginning felt had been a storybook marriage. After their divorce Diana continued to attend charity events and eventually found new love in her life. Despite her newfound happiness, her life would end tragically on the streets of Paris. Speaking of her death in Paris, the film features footage moments before the tragic crash, adding even more power to the tragedy. After the death the entire world and especially England mourned for their beloved Diana. The film features footage of thousands of flowers being left by the public in front of Buckingham Palace, eventually being viewed by the royal family, including Williams and Harry.
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By Andy it’sfilminbreakShe’sdirectionRachellivingschoolofWoodwardalso“Rachel,career.ofNewmanIthefromRaymond“AbeRachel.”wife,bylookonfilmsreleasesrightWarner@gmail.comtheloaferonlineprintRossArchivekeepschuggingalongwithanotherpairoffromtheirvaults.BotharemakingtheirHDdebutsblu-ray.FirstupwehaveaatthefirstmoviedirectedPaulNewmanandstarringhisJoanneWoodard,“Rachel,Then,welookat1940’sLincolninIllinois”starringMasseyreprisinghisrolethebroadwaystageshowofsamename.somehowdidn’tknowthatPaulhaddirectedahandfulmoviesduringhisstoriedItallbeganin1968withRachel”whichNewmanproduced.Hiswife,JoanneplaysthetitleroleRachel.Rachelisarepressedteacherinherlate30sstillinthetownshegrewupin.feelsunhappywiththeherlifeisgoing.lonelyandfearsshecan’toutofarutthat’sleftherastateofdepression.Thedoesn’tmakeitclear,butalmosthintedthatRachelis suffering from PTSD. Newman often breaks the film up into quick flashbacks into Rachel’s past—where the kid version of Rachel is played by Newman and Woodward’s daughter. When a man Rachel grew up with comes back to town for the summer they began a small romance that finally stirs feelings inside of Rachel.
The movie was a success and was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture. Under Newman’s direction, it’s a very good, moving, real, emotionally raw movie. Though the flashbacks into Rachel’s past are disjointed by design, they can make those parts of the film a bit hard to follow. The new blu-ray of “Rachel, Rachel” looks great. It’s a fine new transfer in 1080p and has a solid grain structure and good color levels. Bonus material includes the trailer and an exhibitor promo.
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The new blu-ray, sourced from original surviving 35mm elements, looks great. The black and white image is clear and sharp. Grain is on the light side, but it doesn’t look like it’s been overly scrubbed away by technicians using Digital Noise Reduction. All in all, it was a very pleasant presentation. There is only one extra, a radio adaption of the film on Lux Radio Theater. For Lincoln fans and history buffs, this one comes highly recommended. That’s all for this month in Warner Archive. I always look forward to seeing what they’re planning next and I hope they have a big slate of goodies in store for us well into the future. Be sure to look up both titles to add to your collection. See you next week. Rachel
Actor Raymond Massey made a large impact in his career when he ported Abraham Lincoln on stage in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Abe Lincoln in Illinois.” The play was adapted for a film in 1940 by RKO and Massey reprised his part for it. Both efforts were so successful for Massey that he allegedly began to adopt Lincolntype mannerisms so much that playwright and humorist George S Kaufman said “Massey won’t be satisfied until someone assassinates him.”
The film is good, but in today’s eyes, it’s very much typical of the kind of prestige biography films of historic figures that Hollywood made during the classic era. A young Ruth Gordon co-stars in the film, her first screen role, as Mary Todd Lincoln. All in all, it’s a very well-made film and Massey’s take on Lincoln is very indelible.
