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Let’s

your week’s line-up columns & reviews

03 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

04 Spotlight

05 Washington College Academy 2nd Annual Fall Craft Festival

06 Art Lab Announces New Art and Design Workshops for Fall

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 MPCC offers Johnson City, Washington County Schools Fall Break Camps

14 The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Coming to ETSU Martin Center

14 Biker Events by Biker Wear

22 Tri-Cities Faces and Places

NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

15 Beanz Biker Corner

Get in as Much Riding as You Can

17 Social Sentiments: Please Stop Pushing Your MLM!

19 Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie: Perect Fall Getaway

21 Pop Life: Jaws: Revisited

23 Batteries Not Included: New Sneaker Woes

Hello Friends!

Who loves a big ice cold glass of chocolate milk? I know my kids sure do! Do you like Nesquik powder or Nestle liquid or do you just buy it premade?

My entire extended family of kids love chocolate milk before bedtime or with fresh hot doughnuts. September 27th is National Chocolate Milk Day. Let’s all have a big glass to celebrate!

I hope September is being kind to everyone. It’s time to get out those hoodies and sweaters. Cool weather has arrived. I am already cold so it will be a long winter for me.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you promote your event or business. We would love to work with you. I sincerely appreciate your continued support of the paper we all love so much!

Take Care,

Lisa Durbin

Bristol TN/Va

WEDNESDAY Sept 28th

Mark Larkins 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

THURSDAY Sept 29th

The Well Drinkers 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube

FRIDAY Sept 30th

Ash Devine 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Mike Snodgrass 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube

PF Flyers 8:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

Johnson City, Tn

Fri Sept 30th -Sat Oct 1st

Stonefly Fest VII at Camp Stonefly

TUESDAY Sept 27th

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

WEDNESDAY Sept 28th

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

THURSDAY Sept 29th

Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza Hinder 7:00pm at Capone’s

FRIDAY Sept 30th

Jackie Bristow and Rick Price 8:00pm at The Down Home Ultimate Journey Tribute! Trial by Fire 9:30 at Wild Wing Cafe

Paradoxum | Dawn of Dismality

| Within the Midst 10:00pm at Capones

SATURDAY Oct 1st

Rebekah Todd and Florencia & the Feeling 8:00pm at The Down Home

Halo Scars | Broken Side | Wise Blood 10:00pm at Capone’s

Kingsport

THURSDAY Sept 29th

Gypsy Moon Coalition 7:00pm Marker 2 Grille at Lakeview Marina

FRIDAY Sept 30th

Rusty Steel 7:00pm Marker 2 Grille at Lakeview Marina Cam Ragsdale 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company Jet Black Audio7:00pm at High Voltage KPT

Crossfire 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

SATURDAY Oct 1st

Banjo Bar-Bee & the Buzz 8:00pm at High Voltage KPT Crossfire 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

Jonesborough

Jonesborough, TN

FRIDAY Sept 30th

Jake Quillen 7:00pm at Music on the Square Elizabethton

Elizabethton, TN

FRIDAY Sept 30th

Trevor Meade 7:00pm at Riverside Taphouse

ABINGDON

Abingdon, VA

THURSDAY Sept 29th

Rickfest w/ Coal Creek 6:00pm at Wolf Hills Brewing

FRIDAY Sept 30th

Scott Miller 6:00pm at Wolf Hills Brewing

Blountville, TN

Blountville, TN

FRIDAY Sept 30th

Sundown Band 7:00pm at The Outdoorsman

SATURDAY Oct 1st

Shooter Band 7:00pm at The Outdoorsman

Washington College Academy 2nd Annual Fall Craft Festival

Join us for Washington College Academy’s 2nd Annual Fall Craft Festival to be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10AM to 4PM. Held on the historic WCA campus in Limestone, TN, there will be food and fun for the entire family! Enjoy live music, pumpkin painting, art demonstrations, museum tours and more! There will be over 40 artisans selling their crafts, just in time for

Christmas shopping! Have lunch at the Alumni Cafe featuring sweet treats, drinks and pizza. It promises to be a fun day - rain or shine!

We have a few inside and outside vendor spaces still available and are always in need of more volunteers. For vendor applications go to www.wca1780.org or call 423-257-5151 for more information.

Art Lab Announces New Art and Design Workshops for Fall

Art Lab at William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, VA announces more than 30 art and design classes for the Fall 2022 semester. Registration is open at WilliamKingMuseum.org/learn-atwkma or by calling 276-628-5005.

Art Lab offers fine art and technical training in a variety of media for teens and adults. Classes for Fall 2022 include

painting, printmaking, creative development, crafts and digital media.

“I’m Not Creative and I Can’t Draw” sessions aim to reignite our sense of curiosity and play through working with creative prompts and a variety of art media. “Creativity and Movement” uses movement as a tool for creative unblocking. Fall Holiday classes include Halloween wreaths, “Witch Bells”, “Scary Stickers” and a Laser Cut Leaf and Twisted Wire Tree. Winter Holiday classes in November and December include Holiday Cards, Ugly Sweatshirts, and Lasercut Snowflake ornaments.

Take advantage of temporary special rates on Adobe Bootcamp training sessions. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and After Effects are industry standard tools for creative professionals worldwide. Art Lab’s Adobe training sessions provide a technical foundation for future graphics experts, art students, and professionals interested in increasing their skill set. Workshops in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and

After Effects begin in October and run through the end of November.

Painting classes include sketchbook techniques, acrylic and mixed media painting. Richard Graves “Figure Drawing Techniques for a Sketchbook Practice” offers an overview of tips and tricks for expressive figure drawing while developing a sketchbook practice.

Greg Howser’s “Intro to Acrylic” and “Mixed Media Painting” classes explore both painting basics and more experimental techniques.

Opportunities for teens are provided through Art Lab’s Teen Lab program. Weekly workshops in studio arts and crafts, digital art, and art film discussion are offered at a “pay-whatyou-want” price point.

Participants can work through a variety of digital and physical media projects and film analysis to build technical skills and support the development of creative voice.

Class descriptions are at williamkingmuseum.org/learn-atwkma. For additional information contact Laken Bridges, Director of Higher Education at lbridges@wkmuseum.org or Alice Salyer, Digital Lab Manager, at asalyer@wkmuseum.org or call 276-628-5005.

KARAOKE

Kara

TUESDAY

TUESDAY

Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City

Karaoke with Bert & L.A. at Kingsport Moose Lodge 7pm

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm

Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke with Ron at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm

THURSDAY

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)

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

Open Mic & Karaoke at Wonderland Lounge/Bar N Grill

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

FRIDAY

Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7 10 Karaoke at Midnight Oasis Brtistol, TN Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Quarter Restaurant

FRIDAY

Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar

Karaoke 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

Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge

Mellow Mushroom Johnson City Mellow Trivia 7pm

Gypsy Circus Cider Company Trivia 6:30pm

MONDAY

Barley Waters Trivia Night 7pm

SATURDAY

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/ 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

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

schedule

Yee Haw Brewing Trivia Mondays 7pm

Woodstone Deli DJ Trivia 7pm

Model City Tap House - Live Team Trivia Night 7pm

ACROSS

1. BlackBerries, e.g.

Mumbai master

Annika Sorenstam grp.

Santa ___, CA

Azerbaijani neighbor

Rink star Bobby and family

Possess,

Scot

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

Indonesian boat

Ergo,

Henri

Canadian comedian Mort

Looks (through),

Snaps handcuffs on

Japanese "yes"

on

bank acct.

Infrequently-used URL ender

Nabokov nymphet

Kind of stock (abbr.)

Tennis champ Steffi

Nile snakes

Lot to see

Canned soup additive

Highest

OF THE WEEK

Hi, I’m Elvira !!! I’m a one yr old with beautiful green eyes !!! I’m good with kids and other cats, very curious, sociable, love being on your lap and I like to be where you are !!! I’m great at

making biscuits, love hunting little toys and will make a great home panther!

I have been spayed, current on vaccinations and microchipped.

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

Sudoku Crossword

Hi! I’m Jack! I’m a 2 and a half year old Hound. I am good with cats, dogs (smaller or the same size as me) and kids. I am leash trained and house trained and am high energy. I do have some issues with manners - I like to counter surf so keep an eye on me !!!

I can also slip my collar, and I like to climb chain link fences (I might need a Privacy Fence) so I’m a slippery guy that needs adult supervision. I’m a love bug and love having my belly rubbed. I have been neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped.

Cryptogram:

"What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult."

Dropquote:

"It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them."

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO

JOHNSON CITY

SATURDAYS

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

THURSDAY SEPT 29TH

JC Curve & Cloth Give Back Event 4:00pm at The Mall at Johnson City

FRIDAY SEPT 30TH

Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Beauty Bash 2022 4:00pm at Tri-Cities Skin and Cancer Mother Son Date Night 6:00pm at Into the Fire

SATURDAY OCT 1ST

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

Johnson City Zine Fest 11:00am at Venue at the King's Centre

SUNDAY OCT 2ND

Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Kids' Halloween Costume Giveaway 1:00pm at Johnson City Public Library

KINGSPORT

WEDNESDAY SEPT 28TH

Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market

THURSDAY SEPT 29TH

75 Year Celebration 4:30 at Kingsport Farmers Market

FRIDAY SEPT 30TH

The Digital Salon: Art and Pixels Closing Reception 6:00pm at Create Appalachia

Sip and Cook: Italian Meatballs 7:30 at Atlas Culinary Concepts

SATURDAY OCT 1ST

Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market

Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountian Park & Planitarium

Fall Folk Fest on Broad 10:00am at Downtown KPT

LCS Fall Festival 11:00am at Lighthouse Christian School

BRISTOL

THURSDAY SEPT 29TH

Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic 8:00am at Bristol Public Library

1968: A Folsom Redemption Talk with Journalist Gene Beley 7:00pm at Birthplace of Country Music Museum

JONESBOROUGH

TUESDAYS

Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center

SATURDAY OCT 1ST

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

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

History Trivia Night: Halloween Edition 6:00pm at McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington

ABINGDON, VA

WEDNESDAY SEPT 28TH

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

FRIDAY SEPT 30TH

Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at Washington Co. Public Library

SATURDAY OCT 1ST

Farmer's Market 8:00am at Abingdon Farmers Market SUNDAY OCT 2ND

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

COMEDY SHOWCASE

WEDNESDAYS

Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH

Stand Up 101 Graduation Show

8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST

Venus Envy 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

Dark Comedy Night 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre

OPEN!

Bristol

PARAMOUNT

Oct 5 Nikki Lane

TN/VA

Oct 8 The Magic of Bill Blagg

Oct 14 Christopher Cross

Oct 22 The Wallflowers

Oct 26 Lindsey Buckingham

Oct 27 The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Oct 29 Blackberry Smoke

Nov 5 James Gregory

CAMEO THEATER

Oct 12 Blues Traveler

Oct 29 Craig Morgan

Nov 12 GCMA Southern Gospel Quartet

Dec 22 The Wizards of Winter

JOHNSON CITY

FREEDOM HALL

Oct 21 Chris Janson

Nov 5 Jelly Roll

CITY TN

CONCERT SCHEDULE CONCERT SCHEDULE

THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA

Oct 14 Keith Urban

Oct 20 Kevin Hart

Nov 3 Tomlin X United

Nov 17 Five Finger Death Punch with Brantley Gilbert

Dec 8 Trans-Siberian Orchestra

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM

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

Nov 18 Aaron Lewis

Nov 26 Switchfoot Christmas Tour

BIJOU THEATRE

Oct 1 Henry Cho

Oct 5 Ani Difranco

Oct 6 The Earls of Leicester featuring Jerry Douglas

Dec 1 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Dec 2 Little Texas

MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Oct 4 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Oct 29 Straight No Chaser

Nov 10 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Dec 13 Michael W. Smith Christmas Show

GREENVILLE

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Oct 1 Kansas

Oct 8 Tommy Emmanuel

Oct 15 Josh Turner

Oct 24 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Nov 15 Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Ike Rogers and Ben Isaacs

Dec 2 The Gatlin Brothers

Country & Christmas

Knoxville

TENNESSEE THEATRE

Oct 4 Carly Rae Jepsen

Oct 21 Ray Lamontagne

Oct 28 Straight No Chaser

Oct 14 Craig Ferguson

Oct 19 The Wallflowers

Oct 20 Mavis Staples

Oct 28 Phillip Phillips

Nov 1 Gin Blossoms

Nov 11 Sam Bush Band

Nov 17 Joanne Shaw Taylor

Nov 18 Morgan Wade

Nov 30 Eric Gales

Dec 1 Paul Thorn

Dec 3 Dave Barnes Christmas

Dec 6 Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Christmas

Nashville

NASHVILLE TN

NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

Sep 30 Kevin Gates

Oct 1 Lil Nas X

Dec 10 Rainbow Kitten Surprise

RYMAN AUDITORIUM

Oct 2 Air Supply

Oct 11 Yes

Oct 13 Diana Krall

Oct 14-16 Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit

Oct 24 Joe Satriani

Oct 25 Demi Lovato

Oct 26/27 Carly Pearce

Nov 2 Cole Swindell

Nov 23 W.A.S.P.

Nov 30 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin

Dec 9 Allman Family Revival

Dec 10 Leann Rimes

Dec 12-15 Amy Grant and Vince Gill

Dec 16 Smokey Robinson

Dec 19 Aaron Lewis

Dec 30/31 Old Crow Medicine Show

ASCEND AMPHITHEATER

Oct 1 Jon Pardi

Oct 15 The Head and The Heart

Oct 16 Stevie Nicks

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

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

Nov 9 CMA Awards

Nov 16 Five Finger Death Punch with Brantley Gilbert

Dec 2 Maren Morris

Dec 9 Jelly Roll

Dec 14 Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Dec 30/31 Widespread Panic

MARATHON MUSIC WORKS

Oct 16 Noah Cyrus

Oct 27 Violent Femmes

Oct 31 Here Come The Mummies

Asheville

ASHEVILLE NC

THE ORANGE PEEL

Oct 1 Trial By Fire- Tribute to Journey

Oct 6 Sophie B. Hawkins

Oct 7 Death Cab for Cutie (Rabbit Rabbit)

Oct 11 Blues Traveler

Oct 18 Paula Cole

Oct 24 King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (Rabbit Rabbit)

Oct 29 Old Crow Medicine Show

Dec 5 JohnnySwim

THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM

Oct 15 Ryan Adams

Oct 21 Casting Crows

Oct 24 David Sedaris

Nov 1 Marcus Mumford

Nov 4 The Revivalists with Paris Jackson

Dec 3 Lindsey Stirling

Dec 10 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM ARENA

Oct 29-31 Billy Strings

Cherokee, N.C.:

CHEROKEE NC

HARRAH’S CASINO

Sep 30 Earth Wind & Fire

Nov 18 Mike Epps

Dec 10 Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Greenville, S.C.

GREENVILLE SC

BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA

Oct 9 Maxwell

Oct 15 Carrie Underwood

Oct 19 Greta Van Fleet

Oct 27 Luke Bryan

Charlotte

CHARLOTTE NC

SPECTRUM CENTER

Oct 20 Lizzo

Oct 28 Greta Van Fleet

Dec 10 Trans-Siberian Orchestra

CHARLOTTE METRO CREDIT

UNION AMPHITHEATRE

Oct 21 Demi Lovato

OVENS AUDITORIUM

Oct 23 Travis Tritt and Chris Janson (Bojangles Coliseum)

Oct 29 Frankie Valli

Mar 3 Joe Bonamassa

Dec 6 Allman Family Revival

MPCC offers Johnson City, Washington County Schools Fall Break Camps

Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will offer fall break camps for Johnson City and Washington County school students ages 6-12 during the month of October.

Washington County Fall Break Camp will be held Monday, Oct. 3-Friday, Oct. 7. Registration is open through Friday, Sept. 30.

Johnson City Fall Break Camp will be held Monday, Oct. 10-Friday, Oct. 14. Registration is open through Friday, Oct. 7.

Camp fee is $50, and children will participate in sports, arts and crafts, swimming, movies and games.

Campers are required to bring a packed lunch and swim clothing every day. Camp will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with early drop-off (7:30 a.m.) and late pick-up (5:15 p.m.) available for an additional $10 per child.

Register in person at MPCC or online at myjcparks.org. Limited to first 60 paid participants.

For more information, call 423-434-5749

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Coming to ETSU Martin Center

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, famous for such hits as “Mr. Bojangles” and albums like “Will the Circle be Unbroken,” is coming to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.

“We are so thrilled to experience the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,” said Jennifer Clements, executive director of the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. “We can’t wait for our guests to experience the unbelievable harmony and stage chemistry that this band brings to a performance.”

The band formed in 1966 at California’s Long Beach and has been recording hits for a generation. In 1971, the band produced “Mr. Bojangles,” and in 1972, released “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” – an album now in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

For more information about the band, visit nittygritty.com. For more about the Martin Center or to purchase tickets, visit ETSUMartinCenter.org or call the Martin Center box office at (423) 439-2787

BIKER EVENTS sponsored by biker wear

Local Events:

1. A Fall Pumpkin-Fest Sept 29th – Oct 2nd for Sullivan County Animal Shelter 1200 Volunteer Parkway Thurs 4pm -7pm Fri & Sat 11am -7pm Sun 1pm -6pm

2. A Fall Pumpkin-Fest Oct 6th - Oct 9th for Sullivan County Animal Shelter 1200 Volunteer Parkway Thurs 4pm -7pm Fri & Sat 11am -7pm Sun 1pm -6pm

3. A Fall Pumpkin-Fest Oct 13th – Oct 31st for Sullivan County Animal Shelter 1200 Volunteer Parkway Mon thru Sat 11am -7pm Sun 1pm -8pm

4. National Storytelling Festival Jonesborough, TN Oct 7th -9th

5. Erwin Apple Festival Erwin, TN Oct. 7th - 8th

6. Ghost Walk East Hill Cemetery Bristol, TN 7pm -9pm Oct 21st -22nd

7. 7th Annual Jeeptober Fest in the Smokies 10am Oct. 22nd

8. A Fall Pumpkin-Fest Oct 13th – Oct 31st for Sullivan County Animal Shelter 1200 Volunteer Parkway Mon thru Sat 11am -7pm Sun 1pm -8pm

9. 3rd Annual Halloween In The Valley Car & Bike Show 11am -3pm Oct 22nd Shady Valley, TN Country Store

Rallies:

1. Myrtle Beach Fall Rally Sept 26st – Oct 2nd Myrtle Beach SC

2. Great Smoky Mountain Rally Sept27th – Oct 1st Maryville, TN

3. Rumble On The River Rally Sept 30th – Oct 2nd Bandera TX

4. Daytona Biketoberfest Daytona, FLA. Oct 13th -16th

5. Thunder Beach fall Bike Rally Panama City, FLA Oct 19th – 23rd

Rides:

1. Lori Nunn Memorial Poker

Oct 22nd All

Bike Night:

801 Boozy Creek Every 3rd Friday of each month

East Coast Wings Every Wednesday

Dog Tag Brigade Every Wednesday at Jonesborough VFW

The Pub Out Back Every Monday

Freddy’s in Kingsport every second Monday

Creek Side Bar & Grill in Stoney Creek every Wednesday

Beanz Biker CornerBeanz Biker Corner

Hello to everyone, hope all is well with you and your families. This week I thought it would be nice to write about the Fall season since the first day of Fall was Thursday September 22nd and doesn’t end till Wednesday December 21st and the first day of Winter. If you ride now is the time to get in as much riding as you can old man Winter is just around the corner. September equinox marks the first day of fall. A solar equinox is a moment in time when the Sun crosses the Earth's equator, which is to say, appears directly above the equator (rather than north or south of the equator). On the day of the equinox, the Sun appears to rise "due east" and set "due west". This occurs twice each year, once in March and then again in September.

Autumn, also known as Fall in American English, is one of the four temperate seasons. Outside the tropics, autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September Autumn is the season when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably. Day length decreases and night length increases as the season progresses until the Winter Solstice in December. One of its main features in temperate climates is the striking change in color for the leaves of deciduous trees as they prepare to shed. Autumn, especially in poetry, has often been

associated with melancholia. The possibilities and opportunities of summer are gone, and the chill of winter is on the horizon. Skies turn grey, the amount of usable daylight drops rapidly, and many people turn inward, both physically and mentally. Then in November the time falls back 1 hour. It has been referred to as an unhealthy season.

(Red, Orange, and Yellow Leaves) Autumn is characterized by red, orange, and yellow leaves on trees, signaling the end of their lives. Nature is awash in these colors, which give autumn a distinct warmth and beauty. Baskets –Baskets are seen to represent autumn because fall is the season of harvesting. Traditionally, baskets were used for harvesting hence the representation. (Apples and Grapes) During this season, these fruits are harvested in plenty. This symbolic association can be traced to the Welsh, who line their altars with apples and grapes during the autumnal equinox as a show of thanksgiving. (Teeming Cornucopias) Cornucopias full of farm produce are an excellent representation of this harvest season. They represent the abundance and plenty that comes with harvest.

Autumn is associated with Halloween (influenced by Samhain, a Celtic autumn festival), and with it a widespread marketing campaign that promotes it.

The Celtic people also used this time to celebrate the harvest with a time of feasting. At the same time though, it was a celebration of death as well. Crops were harvested, livestock were butchered, and Winter was coming. Fall's temperature is usually just perfect. It's not too hot and not too cold. Sweater weather is always great! They're super comfy and just perfect for the cool weather outside!

Halloween, free candy and chocolate everywhere.

What is a cause of the season fall? The cycle of seasons is caused by Earth’s tilt toward the sun. The planet rotates around an invisible axis. At different times during the year, the northern or southern axis is closer to the sun. During these times of the year, the hemispheres experience spring and autumn.

beautiful season to human life. These symbolic associations are powerful reminders that Mother Nature has an incredible influence on our lives.

There are 7 Symbolic Meanings of Autumn. (Change) - Autumn reminds us that our bodies, minds, and surroundings are always changing and developing. (Mystery) Thanks to the changing nature of life, each day presents us with new mysteries. (Preservation) Autumn represents the preservation of life and its necessities.

During this time, Humans and animals prepare for the winter by storing food and preserve our safe havens. (Protection) We exercise self-protection by wearing layers and thicker fabrics. We also tend to focus on our health by boosting our immunity through habits and nutrition. (Comfort) This season

Useless Facts About Fall:

is prime time for seeking comfort in the midst of dropping temperatures. Creating a serene and snug space is one of the best perks of autumn. (Balance) Day and night are the same length during the autumnal equinox. As a result, ancient cultures have always associated this day with the concept of balance. The sun also enters Libra, which is symbolized by a pair of balanced scales. Autumn grants us a chance to harmonize with the Earth and tap into the balance within us. (Letting Go) As temperatures drop to the tune of falling leaves, autumn illustrates the beauty of letting go. What Does the Bible Say About Fall Season?

Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.

1. People who live on the equator never experience fall (unless they go on vacation); geomagnetic storms occur twice as often during the fall as the annual average.

2. Levels of testosterone in both men and women are at their highest in the fall.

3. Catching leaves in the fall supposedly brings good luck, according to superstition. Each leaf you catch means a lucky month in the next year.

4. The black-capped chickadee’s hippocampus enlarges by 30 percent, enabling it to remember where it collected seeds in different spots in trees and on the ground.

5. We use the word “fall” while Brits use the word “autumn,” but before those terms began to be used in the 16th century the season was called “harvest.”

6. Pumpkin Pie Spice Doesn’t Taste Like Pumpkin. The ingredients are Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves & Nutmeg

7. More People Fall in Love in Fall. The cooler weather in fall makes people want to get closer to others and not be alone for the winter. So get ready to snuggle in the fall.

8. There are More Than 7,500 apple Varieties. There is an amazing amount of apple varieties that are grown around the globe. There are 2,500 types grown in the US. Make sure to eat one a day to help keep the doctor away.

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Thinking about autumn can bring about some pleasant thoughts. And while it is common to think about cozy scarves and delicious pies, the symbolic meanings of autumn are more profound than that.

Ancient cultures, science, and astrology have associated many aspects of this

9. Fall Leaf Colors are Caused by Sugar. Everyone loves those colorful leaf colors in the fall from vibrant reds to eye-popping bright oranges, but did you know that the color the leaves turn is based on how much sugar is in the leaves. That’s why maple leaves are such a brilliant red color.

10. You Can See the Brightest Full Moon in Fall. The full moon in the fall that occurs during the equinox is much brighter (almost orange) and rises much earlier than a typical full moon. This full moon, called the Harvest Moon occurs sometime in September or October.

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Please Stop Pushing Your MLM!

We've all heard the pitch before: Be your own #girlboss! Like nails on a chalkboard, we push through the noise of pushy sales tactics to get to the meat of our feed.

Multi level marketing schemes are popping up throughout all social media platforms. They make promises to increase income enough to quit your job and just work for them. They claim their products will enrich your life and you'll wonder how you ever lived without them.

But you did live without them. And before you sunk your life savings into them life was better. Your

friends weren't bombarded with sales pitches and being guilted into supporting the brand you're pushing.

Your MLM tactics are ruining how people see you. Before pushy sales schemes people saw the real you. Create less MLM content and more photos that show your family, friends, and followers the person behind the page. Your supporters will buy from you without pushy tactics because they want you to succeed. If you enjoy selling the products, show it. Show how they impact your daily life. You don't need to be pushy, you just need to believe in your brand and sales will follow.

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Perfect Fall Getaway

After 7 long years I’ve finally penciled in a proper vacation for the end of October. While I’ve been blessed to take some trips here and there, nothing has lasted longer than a long weekend and it’s definitely starting to show. While I’m taking an entire week away from work, I’m splitting it up half at home and half away, because when you spend as much time on the road and in hotels as I do, nothing feels more like a vacation than your own bed. With that being said, for the “away” portion of my trip, I’ve booked the ultimate autumnal getaway and I couldn’t be more excited. And the best part is that it’s only about an hour from the Tri in North Carolina! So I’m sharing my itinerary with you all in case you also need a relaxing stay amongst the leaves. The little mountain villages nestled between the peaks and valleys of the western North Carolina Appalachians are some of my favorite places on Earth. Blowing Rock, Boone, Linville, and Banner Elk in particular are always full of yearround fun, but during fall they really show their colors.

I began planning my trip by picking the perfect date. Based on prior experience and scheduling conflicts, I chose the 3rd weekend in October, as the leaves really seem to peak around weeks 2 and 3 of the month. Any later and you miss them, any earlier and it’s still summertime. While most people choose to do a 3 night stay over the weekend, I opted to shift mine Sunday-Wednesday, giving myself more options for lodging at drastically reduced prices. The only downside to this decision is that some restaurants close early in the week so be sure to check hours of

operation at all destinations you’re wanting to take in.

Once I landed on the date, I pondered on my accommodations. Did I want to stay at a condo atop Sugar Mountain with all the amenities of a hotel? Did I want to try a rustic “glamping” adventure in a yurt or RV?

I opted instead for a rustic stone cabin in the woods, complete with a hot tub and fireplace for total relaxation and privacy. I chose to stay in Banner Elk because that is the headquarters for all the dining options I want to see, but all these little towns are so close together it’s not going to make that much of a difference.

After securing my lodging my mind shifted to my favorite activities-food and drink. There are 5 unique and beautiful wineries in this area and any one of them are the perfect place to spend an afternoon taking in live music and sipping/strolling your way through the vines. With my 3p check-in and an early evening dinner reservation in Banner Elk, I’m going to head up around 1p on Sunday to Banner Elk Winery and relax with a glass of vino and locally made Trosly Farms chocolates. It will be a short trip to the cabin to check in and freshen up before I settle in at the Chef’s Table at Sorrento’s for a multi-course feast that will begin with cocktails and amuse-bouche and end in flames with their rolling flambe station. The in-between will be filled with perfectly paired entrees and wines selected from their seasonally changing menu. If I’m not in a fullblown diabetic coma, I hope to end the night snuggled up in front of a roaring fire and preparing for a good night’s sleep.

With all the delicious food and beverage in the area, it’s a good thing there’s no shortage of outdoor activities to burn off the sins of Sunday night’s meal. After taking in

my hot coffee on the chilly balcony, I want to get an early start with a hike on Grandfather Mountain across the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Since it’s so close by, it only makes sense to pop in Grandfather Mountain Winery afterward to calm my nerves and try their newest vintages of locally produced grapes. Monday will be the perfect night to stay in, with most restaurants being closed for the evening. I want to grab a few groceries and whip up something hearty and delicious for dinner, followed by reading a good book and soothing my hiking legs in the hot tub until bedtime.

Tuesday is probably the day I’m most excited for, as I managed to snag a sunset reservation at Artisnal, a seasonal restaurant I’ve been dying to try for 2 years. Between their limited hours and constant full bookings, I’ve never managed to secure a seat at this 3-course, prix fixe, wine cellared spectacular. But all that will soon be changing and I cannot wait! But before I send myself off with the Last Supper of vacation, I have the whole day to spend however I want. I absolutely adore Blowing Rock, and in autumn it’s like something out of a Hallmark film. All the streets are lined with mums and gourds of all shapes, colors and sizes, and due to the high elevation, there’s typically a thin layer of fog lingering over the city, which gives it the perfect spooky Halloween vibe. There’s numerous shops and restaurants, but a must-see for me is always grabbing a pint and a nibble at Blowing Rock Ale House. This local taphouse has one unique feature-it also doubles as a bed & breakfast! So if you prefer the charm of a b&b, you could definitely book a stay in one of their quaint cozy rooms and be mere steps away from tasty brews and delicious food 24/7.

Wednesday I check out of my cabin, but since I’m off the rest of the week

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I’m in no rush. I want to wind my way back down the mountain with a drive around the Blue Ridge Parkway and get as many photos I can of the beautiful fall foliage. Be prepared for hundreds of leaf-lookers to be doing the same, and while the traffic can get a little congested, it’s worth it for the breathtaking 360 degree views of fall’s last hurrah.

While this itinerary is all subject to change, except the reservations, I intend to keep a laid-back attitude and go with the flow, come what may. No matter the weather or circumstances, I am so elated to just enjoy some peace and quiet in a part of the country where there is no cell service. I hope my plans have been enough to inspire you to do the same, if only for a bit! We live in such a beautiful part of the world, it’d be a shame to miss autumn at its absolute best!

- Kathie

"Jaws" Revisited

The classic film "Jaws" is considered by film historians to be the first summer blockbuster in the history of cinema. Translation: sold out showings, massive merchandising, uber fans and sequels. The film was based on the 1974 Peter Benchely novel of the same name, and hit theatres in the summer of 1975. I was one of the many curious and excited fans who saw the movie that summer, which is quite amazing since I am only 30 (LOL!). The impact of this film on Hollywood was amazing, and summer became the time when "event" movies became as much a part of summer as did vacations, as "Star Wars" was soon to follow. So it was with much excitement that I learned the film was being re-released to theaters in the 3D format.

I was able to attend the film with some friends one of whom had never seen the film on the big screen, and one who had never SEEN it before. Needless to say, one friend

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loved the big screen experience and the other really enjoyed the film in general. Of course most of us know the movie follows Amity Island police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) as he attempts to prepare the island for the invading tourists coming to celebrate the 4th of July. Of course something else is invading the island after a girl is attacked while swimming one night while attending a beach party. When Brody discovers the remains of the unfortunate swimmer, he realizes the beach must be closed, but is met with strong resistance by local business owners and the town's unscruplious mayor. In a moment of utter stupidity the mayor attempts to convince Brody and the coroner the girl was killed in a boating accident. Brody is still extremely worried and frightened for the vacationers, and his concerns come to fruition when a boy is attacked and killed in the view of a crowded beach. This leads to a bounty being placed on the shark, and the first appearance of professional shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw). Also showing up to investigate is marine biologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), who often clashes with Quint. The local fishermen and other reckless men set out to sea in an attempt to catch the shark for the huge bounty. When one fisherman catches a tiger shark, the locals feel the killer shark is now dead. Not so fast. After Brody and Hooper find another corpse that has been attacked

by a shark, their attempts to close the beaches fail again thanks to the stubborn mayor. After another shark attack, this time in a lagoon, the mayor finally agreed to hire Quint to track down the shark, and he is joined by Hooper and Brody. Their adventures aboard a small boat are exciting and feature the classic line "we're going to need a bigger boat" after seeing the great white shark for the first time. This was director Steven Spielberg's second feature film, and he nearly backed out of the project, and movie fans everywhere should be grateful he did not, as we probably wouldn't have the classic film loved by so many. One of the best aspects of the film, is how Speilberg decided to film from the sharks pov, due to issues with the mechanical shark used in the film. This technique actually made the shark seem even more terrifying, an unseen danger. The film has the ever

familiar soundtrack composed by John Williams, who would create so many famous film soundtracks in the coming years, and who early in his career is credited as Johnny Willimas for composing the themes for the 1960's television show "Lost in Space". Many fans may not realize actor Richard Dreyfuss stated the following: "We started the film without a script, without a cast and without a shark". The aforementioned is quite shocking considering how this film became a classic of American cinema. If there is ever another opportunity to see "Jaws" on the big screen and in 3D, run to the theater, and you will feel like you are in the water and in the middle of cinema history. (Rated PG)

If you’ve been following my column this Summer you may be aware that it’s been a big Summer of necessary upgrades to equipment in the Andyplex, the nickname I use for my home theater, my one true sanctuary from the world these days. First, the TV finally showed it was ready for a rest and that allowed me to upgrade from a 2006 model to a modern 4K capable display, which has increased the cinematic quality of my movies.

I was happy and content with the new screen and had a few friends over to watch “Jurassic Park” as a way of throwing a little christening party for the new screen. Yet during the movie, I noticed that certain bits of the dialogue sounded kind of odd. Now I am a perfectionist, much to my chagrin and I’m also an audiophile. You can imagine how those two things can create some maddening deep dives into fixing things. As my aunt says “he’s so particular.”

New Speaker Woes

I have surround sound in my home theater. Nothing fancy, a simple tried true five-speaker set up with a subwoofer. The receiver handles high-res audio so I’m getting theater-grade sound. That’s why these little voices passes in “Jurassic Park” stood out to me. I didn’t think anything of it, but a few weeks later I was watching a Harrison Ford film and couldn’t help but notice that something was “tinging” the center speaker where all the dialogue comes from.

It’s hard to describe the sound. It sounded like at certain passages of dialogue, certain frequencies, that the audio was getting trapped inside the speaker and not fully leaving. It was vibrating the whole speaker housing. As if the audio was “red-lining” inside the speaker. On the one hand, this began to annoy me and I toyed with ways to fix this. On the other, the speakers in my home

theater are over 20 years old and I suppose it’s amazing I’ve not had to replace any till now.

Yes, after a good month or so of wondering what was up, I finally decided to go out and get a new center speaker. I miss the days when we had several electronic stores around here, and when you could easily find more speakers for the home theater.

I did some research and picked the best option and bought it. A new speaker by Sony. I set it up and was amazed by how sharp and clear it sounded, that “vibration” was gone and I swear I could hear things I hadn’t noticed before in center channel sound with movies I know well.

And as I know those movies so well I also began to notice that some things still sounded a bit off, as if there is no low-end. So now I’m down the rabbit hole of making sure the new speaker

is set up right and I’ve got all the things adjusted. Another maddening process and another time I wish I wasn’t such a perfectionist. Of course, the new speaker may be so new I need to give it time to “break in.”

It’s a new speaker for the first time in 20 years, maybe it will sound a bit different at first and my “well-adjusted ears” will take time to adjust to the new one. But still, I know this means another afternoon of listening and checking, checking and listening. I just hope this is the last time I have to replace anything in the Andyplex for some time to come. As I know the next thing I’ll do when the audio goes in want to upgrade to Dolby Atmos and add more speakers. But I’d like to save up a bit for that and not do it on a whim. Owning a home theater is fun, and also sometimes aggravating. See you next week.

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