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It’s Bristol Baby! My family and I can’t wait to smell the rubber and hear the roar of the engines! If you don’t have your tickets yet, I know there are still some available. There is a link on our facebook page. We’ll see you at the Ernesto Maranje Completes Mural on Fire Station Events by Biker Wear 3rd Annual Hoppy Possum Faces and
I hope everyone is having a great September so far. Hopefully you got the chance to attend the Rhythm and Roots Festival. What a great way to enjoy local music! I don’t know about you but music speaks to my soul. Whatever speaks to your soul, I hope you are enjoying that.
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FRIDAY Sept 16th
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Below 7 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube
DM & The 1601s 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House
Johnson City, Tn
WyldeHeart 7:00pm at Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina Shooter Band 8:00pm at CJ’s Sports JonesboroughBar
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The Anthony Childress and James Bowman Experience 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House
Gents & Liars 7:00pm At KC @ Sonny’s FracturedMarinaFrames | Blackwater
FRIDAY Sept 16th
Tuba Skinny 7:30pm at The Down Home
Rhythm & Racing 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House
Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
Slick Cadillac 7:00pm at Laurel Marina
FRIDAY Sept 16th
Kingsport
SATURDAY Sept 17th
Elizabethton
Bristol, TN/VA
TUESDAY Sept 13th
JR and The Big Guns 8:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ
Noah Spencer 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube
WEDNESDAY Sept 14th
Showdown | HAAL | Ham Radio 7:00pm at Capone’s
Mick Kyte 7:00pm at State Street Brewing
THURSDAY Sept 15th
Drowning | Seasons 10:00pm at Capone’s
SUNDAY Sept 11th
James Meadows 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube
FRIDAY Sept 16th
WEDNESDAY Sept 14th
Sugah & Thuh Cubes 8:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ
Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
Know Nothing Steve 7:00pm at Riverside Taphouse
Jonesborough, TN
Elizabethton, TN
HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
Hinder, Framing Hanley & Kingdom Collapse 8:00pm at Capones
Donnie and The Dry Heavers 7:00pm at Music on the Square
Kingsport, TN
Live Music 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House
Kayla Mckinney & Twisted Trail 9:30 at Wild Wing Cafe
SATURDAY Sept 17th
8 Second Ride 7:00pm at Marker 2 atMidnightatBigLakeviewGrille,MarinaSon7:00pmHighVoltageRider8:00pmCJ’sSportsBar
Mick Kyte 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ
Bristol TN/Va
THURSDAY Sept 15th
FRIDAY Sept 16th
SATURDAY Sept 17th
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October 15, 2022 | 9:00 - 3:00 Lectures at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Hosted by William King Museum of Art | Oct. 14 & 15 | Registration: *$100
William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA | (276) 628-5005 | williamkingmuseum.org
In the Gallery with Wallace Gusler: Reception & Opening Lecture at William King Museum of Art
October 14, 2022 | 5:30 – 7:30
This is a related program of The Long Rifle in Virginia, an original exhibition of William King Museum of Art on display April 1 - Oct. 31, 2022, and guestcurated by Wallace B. Gusler, Master Gunsmith (ret.) Colonial Williamsburg and noted scholar of antique arms.
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*Fee is waived for members of the Kentucky Rifle Association and members of the American Society of Arms Collectors. Call (276) 628-5005 x115 to register.
“The Long Rifle in Virgina” is organized by William King Museum of Art and is part of its McGlothlin Exhibition Series. Support for the exhibition has been provided by the Virginia Humanities, The Bank of Marion, and the MassengillDeFriece Foundation Inc. Support for the symposium and additional support for the exhibition provided by Kentucky Rifle Foundation and the American Society of Arms Collectors Foundation.
Learn more and register at williamkingmuseum.org/events/.
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JRH Brewing Trivia Night 7pm
WEDNESDAY
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Johnson City Brewing Company Trivia Tuesdays 7pm
Barley Waters Trivia Night 7pm
Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City
Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar - Johnson City, TN 9pm
Johnson City Moose Lodge 1831 DJ Trivia 7pm
Model City Tap House - Live Team Trivia Night 7pm
Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8pm
Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm
Wild Wing Café JC Team Trivia Tuesdays 8:30pm
27 Lions Trivia Night 7pm
Aubrey’s Johnson City Trivia Night 7pm
KARAOKE
Holy Taco & Cantina Trivia Night 9pm
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
THURSDAY
Abby’s Hell Yeah Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport, TN 8pm
Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment at Wild Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria
TUESDAY
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
Yee Haw Brewing Trivia Mondays 7pm
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
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
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Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30pm
Tipton Street Pub Trivia Wednesdays 9pm
THURSDAY
Karaoke with Ron at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm
Mellow Mushroom Johnson City Mellow Trivia 7pm
Karaoke with Bert & L.A. at Kingsport Moose Lodge 7pm
Woodstone Deli DJ Trivia 7pm
Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Pub Out Back (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm
Union Street Taproom - DJ Trivia 6pm
Karaoke with Karaoke with Open Mic Entertainment at Wild Wing Café Johnson City, TN 8pm
FRIDAY
Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN 10pm
Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN
WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY
Aubrey’s Bristol Trivia Night 7pm
Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill
Gypsy Circus Cider Company Trivia 6:30pm
Karaoke w/Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar 8pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough)
MONDAY
TUETriviaSDAY
Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Trivia 7pm
WEDNESDAY
Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 Johnson City Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) – Bristol, VA Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City Karaoke at 27 Lions (Marion, VA) 9:00pm
Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse
FRIDAY
Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern - JonesboroughTN
Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm
Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm
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Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center
FRIDAY SEPT 16TH
Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic 8:00am at Bristol Public Library
Historic Jonesborough Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site
Kingsport’s Green Flag Party 6:00pm at High Voltage KPT
Bass Pro Shops Night Race 7:30 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Ladies Night 6:30pm at Into the Fire
SATURDAY SEPT 17TH
ABINGDON, VA
Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountian Park & Planitarium Superheroes vs Villains Parents Night Out 6:00pm at Bushido Academy
WEDNESDAY SEPT 14TH
WEDNESDAY SEPT 14TH
TUESDAYS
BRISTOL
Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park
Towne Acres Fall Carnival 4:30 at Town Acers School
Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park
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WEDNESDAYS423-930-7319
FRIDAY SEPT 16TH
UNOH 200/Bush Beans 200 6:30 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market
To be featured in The Loafer's Things to Do email us
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center
SUNDAY SEPT 18TH
Sorghum Festival 9:00am at Tipton-Haynes Historic Site
THURSDAY SEPT 15TH
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH
Food City 300 7:30 at Bristol Motor Speedway
SATURDAY SEPT 17TH
Kickball Family Fun Night 6:00pm at Brickyard Park
JOHNSON CITY
KINGSPORT
Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center
Farmer's Market 8:00am at Abingdon Farmers Market
SAT SEPT 17 & SUN SEPT 18 Easy Forged Projects 9:00am at Washington College Academy
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ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm. Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149
TUESDAY SEPT 13TH
Improv Open Mic 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre
THURSDAY SEPT 15TH
Farmer's Market 8:00am at Jonesborough Farmers Market
SUNDAY SEPT 18TH
Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park
Johnson City Farmer’s Market 8:00am at Founders Park
SATURDAY SEPT 17TH
NASCAR Watch Party: It's Bristol Baby! 3:00pm at Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. JONESBOROUGH
LIMESTONE
Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at Washington Co. Public Library
Pick a Side Stupid: Technology 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH Ryan Shea 8:00pm 10:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
COMEDY SHOWCASE
SATURDAYS
SATURDAY SEPT 17TH
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH Ryan Shea 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
Goat Canvas Class 6:00pm at Into the Fire
Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market
Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club
FRIDAY SEPT 16TH
Boho Market and Brunch and Food Truck Rally 12:00pm at The Mall at Johnson City
SATURDAY SEPT 17TH
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Aug 20 Amy Grant
Sep 18 The Robert Cray Band
JOHNSON CITY
Oct 24 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Knoxville
Sep 28 Wheel of Fortune live
ASCEND AMPHITHEATER
The Reep & Reno Comedy Show
Oct 5 Nikki Lane
Oct 1 Henry Cho
THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM
Aug 23 My Chemical Romance
Sep 20 Knotfest featuring Slipknot
Sept 13 Zach Bryan
Aug 17 Weird Al Yankovic
Sep 23 My Morning Jacket
Oct 23 Lizzo
BIJOU THEATRE
Oct 14 Jason Aldean
Oct 29-31 Billy Strings
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Oct 15 The Head and The Heart
Oct 25 Demi Lovato
Oct 26 Mary J Blige
Aug 27 Little River Band
Nov 30 Eric Gales
Oct 13 Diana Krall
Aug 18 Brit Floyd
GREENVILLENISWONGERPERFORMING
Dec 1 Paul Thorn
THE SHED
Oct 15 Josh Turner
Nov 1 Gin Blossoms
Aug 28 Shinedown
Nov 1 Marcus Mumford
Oct 14 Keith Urban
Nov 11 Sal Vulcano
Sep 3 Switchfoot
Oct 27 The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Aug 20 The Oak Ridge Boys
Oct 22 The Wallflowers
Asheville
Nov 11 Sam Bush Band
Sep 27 & 28 Jordan David
Oct 8 Tommy Emmanuel
Oct 10 Smashing Pumpkins & Jane’s Addiction
Nov 17 Joanne Shaw Taylor
Aug 27 Jackyl
Oct 6 The Earls of Leicester featuring Jerry Douglas
Dec 13 Michael W. Smith Christmas Show
Sept 11 Trinity of Terror Tour
Aug 27 The Gatlin Brothers
Sep 17 The Killers
ARTS CENTER
Aug 19 Luke Bryan
ASHEVILLE NC
Aug 27 Roger Waters
Sep 22 St. Paul and The Broken Bones
NASHVILLE TN
Oct 1 Lil Nas X
Oct 24 Joe Satriani
Sep 14 OneRepublic and NeedToBreathe
Sep 8 Apocalyptica
Nov 10 Clay Walker & Tracy Lawrence
Oct 12 Gov’t Mule with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
Oct 1 Kansas
Sept 24 Kathleen Madigan
Aug 31 Rockzilla Summer Tour with Papa Roach, Falling in Reverse, Hollywood Undead & Bad Wolves
Aug 27 Goo Goo Dolls
Sep 17 Girl Named Tom
Dec 2 The Gatlin Brothers Country & Christmas
Aug 21 Neal McCoy
Oct 19 The Wallflowers
CAMEO THEATER
BRIDGESTONE ARENA
KNOXVILLE TN
JOHNSON CITY TN
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Sep 18 Crowded House
Bristol
Oct 16 Post Malone
Aug 24 Blondie (Opry House)
GATLINBURG TN
KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Sep 7 Twenty One Pilots
Sept 30-Oct 1 Country Thunder Music Festival with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence and others
Oct 21 Chris Janson
Sep 1 The Lumineers
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.
Sep 30 Darrell Scott
Sep 24 Alicia
AugPARAMOUNT19
Oct 9 Pitbull
BRISTOL TN/VA GREENVILLE TN
Sep 29 & 30 Marcus King
TENNESSEE THEATRE
Sep 10 Colt Ford
Sep 21 HAIM
Nashville
Sep 23 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Sept 9-11 JJ Grey and Mofro, Tanya Tucker, Roseanne Cash, Del McCoury Band, Jerry Douglas Band and many others.
Sep 23 Kathleen Madigan
Aug 26 Lee Brice
PostmodernBradlee’sJukebox
Oct 26 Lindsey Buckingham
Aug 24 Jack Johnson
NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
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Sept 24 Brian Wilson
Oct 29 Craig Morgan
Sept 3 The Kentucky Headhunters
Oct 21 Casting Crows
Sep 17 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Oct 20 Mavis Staples
Oct 16 Stevie Nicks
Dec 2 Little Texas
THE ORANGE PEEL
Sep 21 Testament, Exodus and Death Angel
MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Sept 16 Firehouse
Aug 16 John Hiatt and The Goners
Sep 23 Black Jacket Symphony presents Van Halen’s 1984
Sep 11 Collective Soul and Switchfoot (Opry House)
Aug 28 Air Supply
Oct 4 Scott
Oct 28 Straight No Chaser
Sep 28 Greta Van Fleet
Oct 14 Craig Ferguson
Oct 28 The Judds featuring Wynonna with Martina McBride
Aug 25 Vince Gill
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Nov 12 GCMA Southern Gospel Quartet
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION
FREEDOM HALL
Oct 4 Carly Rae Jepsen
Sep 8 Backstreet Boys
Oct 14-16 Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Aug 20 The Cadillac Three
Oct 14 Steve Martin and Martin Short
Oct 21 Reba McEntire with Terri Clark
Oct 1 Trial By Fire- Tribute to Journey
Aug 19 Gangstagrass
Gatlinburg
Oct 15 Ryan Adams
Sep 21 Steve Earle and the Dukes
Oct 21 Ray Lamontagne
Dec 1 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Maryville, TN
Oct 16 My name is NOT Mom
Oct 7 Keith Urban
Oct 29 Straight No Chaser
Sep 16 Jack White (Rabbit Rabbit)
THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA
Sep 8 Anderson East
Aug 26 Dierks Bentley
RYMAN AUDITORIUM
Sep 2 Beatles Vs Stones:Abbey Road and Satisfaction
EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM ARENA
Sep 20 Florence & The Machine
Sep 10 Kevin Hart
Oct 29 Blackberry Smoke
Aug 27 Chris Knight
Sep 16 Pearl Jam
Sep 30 Kevin Gates
Oct 21 Jerry Seinfeld
Oct 1 Jon Pardi
Oct 12 The Doobie Brothers
Sep 4 Ghost
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City officials and members of the Johnson City Public Art Committee (JCPAC) gathered at Fire Station 4, 800 Main St., on Friday, Sept.2 for a meet-andgreet and photos with artist Ernesto Maranje in celebration of his mural installation.
into all elements of his design, and his appreciation for the convergence of art and the natural world.
Spread across the side and back walls of Fire Station 4 on the edge of Kiwanis Park, the mural faces University Parkway and Market Street. The mural design is intended to serve as a point of inspiration for the surrounding community, relating to the themes of resilience, growth, and transformation.
Maranje’s design features native wildlife including the black bear, white-tailed deer, and several birds. The selection committee was highly impressed by his unique artistic style, his ability to bring a graceful flourish of plant life
Following a request for qualifications in early March, a mural selection committee comprised of community members and representatives from the JCPAC reviewed submissions and selected three semi-finalists to develop mural proposals. The semi-finalists presented their proposals to the selection committee, and Maranje was selected as the finalist for the project.
The constant growth and metamorphosis present in nature parallel the personal and societal changes that propel the community forward. The two mammals represented in the mural also serve as symbolic elements as the black bear is often associated with courage, strength, and authoritativeness, and the deer is a symbol of gentleness, sensitivity, and intuition.
To learn more about the Johnson City Public Art Committee, visit: jcpublicart.com.
Artist Ernesto Maranje Completes New Mural on Fire Station 4
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Events: 1. Bristol Night Race Sept 17th Bristol TN 2. Slagle Fest Sept. 17th – 18th Elizabethton TN 3. Pepper Fest Sept. 24th 11am – 4pm Bristol 4. 26st Annual Heritage Day Sept. 24th 8am – 5pm Bluff City, TN Rallies: 1. Live Oak Resort Bike Rally Sept. 15th – 18th Washington TX 2. Camel City Bike Fest 15th -17th Winston Salem NC 3. Freedom Fest 15th -18th Conyers, GA 4. Thunder on Tobacco Road Fall Party & Rodeo Sept. 22nd -25th Seven Springs, NC 5. Myrtle Beach Fall Rally Sept 26st – Oct 2nd Myrtle Beach SC 6. Great Smoky Mountain Rally Sept27th – Oct 1st Maryville, TN 7. Rumble On the River Rally Sept 30th – Oct 2nd Bandera TX Rides: 1. Trail of Tears Memorial Ride Sept 16th Hopkinsville, KY 2. Trail of Tears Memorial Ride Sept 16th Cherokee, NC 3. Trail of Tears Memorial Ride Sept 16th Cartersville, GA 4. Trail of Tears Memorial Ride Sept 16th Chattanooga, TN 5. Trail of Tears Memorial Ride Sept 17th Tuscumbia, AL 6. Trail of Tears Memorial Ride Sept 18th Hot Springs, AR 7. Trail of Tears Memorial Ride Sept 19th Okmulgee, OK 8. J.D. Nickels Memorial Ride for Donor Awareness Sept 17th 9. Redrum MC 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
The JCPAC commissioned Maranje for the project earlier this year after conducting an artist selection process.
6. Tampons were originally designed to plug bullet wounds. The word "tampon" comes from the French tampion, a piece of cloth used as a stopper.
3. Butterflies are cannibals.
5. There are roughly 144,000 mosquitos for every person on earth.
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2. Tigers have striped skin under their hair, but zebras don't.
Victory Motorcycles was an American motorcycle manufacturer with its final assembly facility in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, northwestern Iowa, United States. It began production of its vehicles in 1998 and began winding down operations in January 2017 to be succeeded by the revived traditional American motorcycle brand Indian, which is (since 2011) owned by parent company Polaris Industries.
9. If you put a mirror one light-year away from Earth and looked at it through a telescope, you would see two years into Earth's past.
7. Too much coffee can kill you. A lethal dose of caffeine for the average adult is somewhere around 10 grams, or the equivalent of drinking between 50 and 200 cups of coffee in rapid succession.
Triumph motorcycles are widely regarded as being one of the world's
Honda was founded in the late 1940s as Japan struggled to rebuild following the second World War. Company founder Soichiro Honda first began manufacturing piston rings before turning his attention to inexpensive motorcycles. Mr. Honda always had a passion for engineering, and this became evident by the wild sales success of his motorcycles in the 1960s and by competing head-to-head against the world’s best on racetracks. Today, Honda is a juggernaut, offering class-leading machines in most every category.
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12. You can put out a fire with sound waves.
four times. Throughout the second half of the 20th century, a whole slew of companies and individuals tried to resurrect Indian Motorcycles. With such a long bad-luck streak, it’s surprising that so many groups would try and revive it. The reasons why so many different people have tried to bring Indian back can be summed up in one word, legacy. Indian Motorcycles are one of the most iconic American motorcycle brands. The original Indian Motorcycle Company (you read that right) was founded 119 years ago.
13. Trees make a gurgling sound when they're thirsty.
1. Throughout its lifetime, an elephant goes through six sets of teeth. The elephant starves to death once the sixth set of teeth falls out.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (H-D, or simply Harley) is an American motorcycle sponsored,worldwide,Therewidelymanufacturersthecompetitionproductofsubsidiaryownershipcompanyrival,DepressionmanufacturerstwoFoundedWisconsin,headquarteredmanufacturerinMilwaukee,UnitedStates.in1903,itisoneofmajorAmericanmotorcycletosurvivetheGreatalongwithitshistoricalIndianMotorcycles.Thehassurvivednumerousarrangements,arrangements,periodspooreconomichealthandquality,andintenseglobaltobecomeoneofworld'slargestmotorcycleandaniconicbrandknownforitsloyalfollowing.areownerclubsandeventsaswellasacompany-brand-focusedmuseum.
BMW's motorcycle history began in 1921 when the company commenced manufacturing engines for other companies. BMW's own motorcycles— sold under the BMW Motorrad brand— began in 1923 with the BMW R 32, which was powered by a flat-twin engine (also called a "boxer-twin" engine). BMW merged with Bayerische Flugzeugwerke in 1922, and the BFw Helios became the starting point for the first BMW motorcycle.
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10. At -90 degrees Fahrenheit, your breath will freeze midair and fall to the ground.
Indian Motorcycle Company is an absolute rollercoaster. Since its founding in 1901, the Indian brand in various forms had failed
by the Triumph Cycle Co. Ltd. Prior to producing motorcycles, the company imported sewing machines and sold bicycles. So you see no matter the brand just put your knees in the breeze and let’s ride.
11. Chewing an apple is just as effective at waking you up in the morning as drinking a cup of coffee.
Hello my fellow riders. Hope your Labor Day weekend was off the chain. Those who ride will understand this statement all too well. Midnight bugs taste just as bad as noontime bugs. The brand is not important. The fact that you ride is.
Useless Facts:
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14. The tongue of a blue whale weighs about as much as a full-grown elephant or a sport utility vehicle.
15. Bamboo is stronger than concrete
4. Winston Churchill had a heart attack in the White House while straining to open a bedroom window.
8. Humans actually have nine senses. Besides hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch, there’s also equilibrioception (balance), nociception (pain), proprioception and kinesthesia (joint motion and acceleration).
most legendary and well-respected brands of motorcycles. This esteemed line of British cycles maintains a rich and colorful history that stretches back to the early 20th century. In 1902, the first Triumph motorcycle was produced in Coventry, England
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“Hoppy Possum is a place beer lovers are going to find new, exciting, experimental, and creative craft beer” said festival director, Gavin Andrews, “we have brewers coming in from across the US bringing their interpretations of your favorite styles” The “people’s choice” format ensures brewers will offer particularly exciting and experimental creations in an
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upon Northeast Tennessee to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes. It costs nothing for brewers to compete except their time and their beer. Attendees will pay a fee at the gate and enjoy unlimited tastings and festival activities all afternoon. Festival goers are encouraged to vote for the offerings they like best, the top 5 beer entries and the top 3 non-beer (cider, mead, etc.) will move on to a final judging panel.
The 3rd Annual Hoppy Possum: Southern Brewers Cup is taking place September 24th at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in Johnson City, TN. The mission of Hoppy Possum is to showcase homebrew culture and creativity to craft beer lovers from near and far. Festival attendees will experience a new hybrid festival format that keeps the best aspects of a craft beer festival (fancy tasting glasses, unlimited tastings, great music, and unique food trucks) and combines it with a home brew competition.
effort to stand out among the expected 175 different beers, ciders, meads, and seltzers, and Hoppykombucha.Possum: Southern Brewers Cup will take place September 24th, 2022. VIP entry begins at 1:00PM. General admission opens at 2:00PM. Musical acts include Asheville based psychedelic rock band “The Snozzberries”, surf rock band “The Future 26’s” “DJ RCA”, and “Shuffler Sound System” and a variety of food and merchandise vendors will be on site as Ticketswell.areon sale now and can be purchased online. Visit www.hoppypossum.com or hoppypossumwww.facebook.com/ for more information.
The best homebrewers from across the nation will descend
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Amateur brewers from across the nation compete for $10,000 at 3rd Annual “Hoppy Possum: Southern Brewers Cup” beer festival.
Blue branding creates trust and a feeling of relaxation. It puts your customers into a calm state where they feel comfortable with their purchasing decisions. If the buyer does not regret their purchase, the sale is retained instead of returned.
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Excite your audience by creating red branding. Sales branding in red will attract budget conscious buyers to
A peaceful and eco friendly vibe can be created through green imagery. A focus has been placed on environmentally friendly products and services over the past few years and green branding shows that you are in tune with the path the rest of the world is taking.
Any color outside of this list that speaks to your brand should be used in conjunction with the color of the mood you are attempting to create. The ultimate goal is to create a subtle connection that resonates with your customers and your brand and creates return business.
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A friendly environment can be created through orange branding. Friendly service is an important factor in creating consistent sales. Customers will want to return to your store knowing they will receive friendly service, which is uncommon in our fast paced world.
What Do Your Brand Colors Imply About You?
your store who will likely be able to purchase more due to lower Optimismpricing.inyour brand shows through yellow branding. Yellow creates a vision for a successful future with your brand. Returning customers create a steady profit flow. Yellow branding can subtly assist customers in seeing their future through shopping with you.
Your brand colors tell your customers what you can offer them. Will you be packing their order in eco friendly packaging? Offering them sales? Or maybe just wanting to put them at e ase? The color you choose subtly gives a hint about your intentions.
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A Few Days in Bristol VA
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. 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.
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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.
by Kathie Scalf
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. 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!
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
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.
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
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the opportunity to sing, as some may not realize she did release some albums in the late 1970's and early 1980's. The actors playing the teens are all fine, and the actors playing potential love interests, Dodge Prince and Jared Trevino are well cast for their respective roles. If you desire a sweet film full of love and music that will
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Cheryl Ladd will forever be remembered as one of Charlie's Angels, and despite other roles, to me she will always be Kris Munroe, the younger sister of Farrah Fawcett's character Jill Munroe. Cheryl is back in the streaming film "A Cowgirl's Song" in which she plays a grandmother to two teen sisters Hailey (Savannah Lee May) and Candice (Rachel Cannon). After the sisters father is arrested for a crime he didn't commit, the sisters go to live with their grandmother Erin (Ladd), a famous country singer who has retired from the world of performing after the tragic death of her husband in a car accident. Hailey is an aspiring country singer who wants to follow in her footsteps,grandmother'sbutsuffers from extreme stage fright. Her sister Brooke was a barrel racer until she was injured in said car accident. The
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provide a pleasant reprise from the often chaotic world, then I suggest a viewing of "A Cowgirl's Song". After all, it's also time well spent with a former member of "Charlie's Angels"! Now streaming of various outlets including Netflix and YouTube.
movie follows the two girls as one struggles to overcome her stage fright and the other attempts to realize the accident which left her unable to barrel race any longer, may not be an end all for her. While the girls are living with their grandmother they convince her to come out of retirement in order to perform a concert to raise money for their father's bail money. Erin agrees to come out of retirement, and before she is to perform, she is helping Hailey fight her stage fright so she can perform on her own after getting assistance from a young manager who wants to make the budding singer famous. Once Erin's concert takes place, the money is finally raised, but later it's revealed there has been a betrayal by two guys close to Hailey. Erin and her granddaughters are not deterred and attempt to get the lost money back. Will they succeed? That's up to you as the viewer to find out, but since this is an uplifting family film, you probably already know the answer. Ladd is one of the executive producers of the film, and despite her fame, allows the young actors in the film to shine. This film is refreshing in the fact there is no violence, no cursing, and no bullying. The music in the film is typical of this genre and does give Ladd
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On top of the games themselves, there is even an archive of material to spend hours looking at. Music from every game, design documents, box art, game manuals, screens from the various TMNT cartoons, and even an archive on advertising for the games. The cherry on top is the ability to take those four-player arcade beat-em-ups online and engage in multiplier with other nostalgic turtle fans across the globe.
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“I’ll just spend a few minutes playing Turtles in Time,” I told myself the other night when I was first exploring the collection. Next thing I knew I
patterns appearing on a game boy screen.
It’s both a testament to my nostalgia and how well “The Cowabunga Collection” is put together that caused me to sink so much time without realizing into playing it. It’s easily the best collection of retro games I’ve ever played and it helps that a lot of the games are still as much fun as I remember and in some cases as frustratingly hard as I remember—looking at you Nintendo TMNT game!
was in my little bubble where I was again a happy sevenyear-old, smelling the aroma of pizza from Deano’s pizza as I worked my way through smashing the foot with Michelangelo’s nunchucks. It didn’t help that as I was falling deeply in love with many of these games I hadn’t played in close to 30 years, I was forgetting to do other things with my actual life. “Hmm, I have some time to kill. I’ll just spend 15 minutes playing Black From The Sewers for the game boy.” Next thing I knew I had a text on my phone asking where I was, almost 80 minutes had gone by. I had lost all track of time. I wasn’t just playing my Nintendo Switch, I was again sitting on a big cozy couch focused solely on the
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included in “The Cowabunga Collection” spanning the Game Boy, Super Nintendo, Nintendo, and Sega Genesis systems.
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But that’s all I can say about it. Not as I’m about to quit this so I can go kick Shredder again. No. That’s not the reason. Not the reason at all. See you next week. By the way, do you have anything that’s a remedy for “joystick thumb?”
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