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Hello Friends!

The weather feels like a see saw. Hot today and cold tomorrow. Does everyone have to check the weather to get dressed? That’s how my wake up goes…… open my eyes, look at the weather then decide how to dress for the day. I am soooooooo ready for it to be warm every day for a while.

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Can We Get A Puppy, Can We, Please?

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David Amos

The Basics Of Puppy Care

They are cute and cuddly and everybody loves them. Their eyes are bright and inquisitive, and their tails wag 100 miles per hour. Who doesn’t want a new puppy? Getting a puppy can be a great addition to the family, but it is important to remember that they are only babies and will require a lot of puppy care. Puppies are dependent on you to feed them and teach them the things they need to know like babies. They will need lots of attention and patience.

Puppy Supplies

It is a good idea to prepare your house well before the new puppy comes home for the first time. Stock up on all the supplies your puppy will need as a new member of the family. The first items to shop for will be feeding supplies, and these include bowls for water and food, as well as a high quality dry food specially formulated for puppies. It is also a good idea to get a crate for your puppy, since most puppy care information touts the benefits of crate training dogs. You can line the bottom of your crate with an old blanket or towel that your puppy will find comfy for sleeping on.

A collar and leash are other good supplies to purchase before you bring your puppy home, as well as a few chew toys and grooming supplies like shampoo and nail clippers. To make sure that your chew toys are safe for your new pup, avoid items like rawhide that can break off and get lodged in a small dog’s throat and opt instead for durable items like a Nylabone chew toy for playtime. Having some of these toys on hand will hopefully deter your dog from teething on other items like your favorite shoes or the living room chairs.

Feeding Your Puppy

Feeding your puppy is very

important part of puppy care since he is developing bones and muscle as he grows. Remember that you need to feed your puppy food that is formulated for puppies and not adults. Puppies grow up rapidly and have special nutritional requirements. Growing puppies usually should eat twice a day, but do not leave dry food out so they can snack whenever they want, or “graze.” You can’t depend on your puppy to quit eating when he is full. Some will, but

Many puppies will need to go just after they eat so this is a good time to take them out. At other times they will give you some kind of sign, sometimes they sniff around, or turn around looking for a spot. Watching for their signal can tell you when you and your pup need to hit the door running. It will take a bit of time for your pup to get the hang of this routine. Remember that dogs naturally want to go away from their home base for elimination. They will eventually get the message, but not until they have had a few accidents. The key is to not give up. Don’t get mad at the puppy

and at the same time teach both the puppy and the children the limits and rules for safe, fun play.

Taking Your New Puppy to the Vet

One of the first things you will need to do with your new puppy is take him to the vet. It is very important that your new puppy gets all of his shots. Shots are a necessary part of puppy care, as they prevent many potentially fatal diseases. Your vet will also check for worms, and discuss the best option for flea and heart worm protection, and will advise you when to bring your new pet in to be spayed or neutered. Your vet will provide the best information on food, sleep and care for the health of your puppy.

Many veterinarians will recommend obedience classes as part of your puppy care. These courses will teach you how to train your dog to be an obedient and acceptable member of your family. You can find obedience classes through your veterinarian, breeder or local pet store. Puppies grow up to be dogs and the care and training they received as a puppy will determine the temperament they have when they are adults.

others will eat until they get sick. It’s also a good idea for his future health to let your puppy get used to regular meal times. Canned food is optional but not required for good nutrition. It is more of a special treat.

Housebreaking and the New Puppy

A very important part of puppy care is the house breaking. This requires patience, and lots of it. This will be one of the first training objectives you will have for your pup. Make sure that you have plenty of cleaning supplies on hand, since accidents will happen.

because he is just trying to learn what you want him to do. For best results use loving patience while he gets into the habit.

Puppies and Children

Puppies and children are usually great together but it is never wise to leave small children and puppies together unsupervised. Sometimes a puppy is too wild for children, and sometimes the child is too exuberant for the pup. Either way someone could get hurt. Most parents want a puppy specifically as a companion for their children, so monitor puppy and child interactions

There are any number of websites that will offer the puppy care information that you will need. Other good sources for puppy care information include your veterinarian’s office, the local library, or the shelter that you adopt your puppy from.

David Amos is a dog lover and long time dog owner. For more information about puppy care click Puppy Care [http://www. onlinedogcare.com/puppy] and for more about dog training and keeping your dog happy click Dogs and Puppies Online [http://www. onlinedogcare.com].

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Bristol TN/Va

WEDNESDAY Mar 22nd

Gman Blues & Dr. Ron 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

Caswyn Moon & Faith Kelly

7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

THURSDAY Mar 23rd

Lynnae Moon 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

RJ Smith 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

FRIDAY Mar 24th

Dominique Romero followed by Gunner Heathe 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Holly Ann & Dirt Road Rising

8:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Douglas Warren 11:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

SATURDAY Mar 25th

Coal Town Revival 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

AC and Sundown Band

7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Dan Herrell 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube

Marques Puckett and 8 Second Ride 11:00pmat Bristol Casino

MONDAY Mar 27th

Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Johnson City

TUESDAY Mar 21st

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

WEDNESDAY Mar 22nd

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

THURSDAY Mar 23rd

Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Gman Blues and Dr. Ron 7:00pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Slackjaw | ParrisBridge | Fractured Fram 9:00pm at Capone’s

FRIDAY Mar 24th

Full Sirkle 8:00pm at Tulips Grub & Pub

Stone Fire Band 7:00pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Orchid Thief | Sleep City | TBA 10:00pm at Capone’s

SATURDAY Mar 25th

Dave Peterson 7:00pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Johnson City Jazz Collective | Pixel Vision | James West and Friends 10:00pm at Capone’s

Sunday Mar 26th

Arlo McKinley 7:30 at The Down Home

Monday March 27th

Fozzy 7:00pm at Capone’s

Kingsport

THURSDAY Mar 23rd

Dan Herrell Acoustic 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

SATURDAY Mar 25th

Donnie and the Dry Heavers

7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Co.

Ali Randolph Band 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

Bluff City

SATURDAY Mar 25th

Momma Molasses 7pm at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork

Elizabethton

FRIDAY March 24th

Jason Edwards 8pm at Jiggy Ray’s

Kingsport Ballet Stages Don Quixote

Kingsport Ballet will stage the full length ballet Don Quixote, this May 5th and 6th, 7pm at the Wellmont Performing Arts Center. The production is under the direction of Leonid Flegmatov, Artistic Director of Kingsport Ballet.

The somewhat comic ballet will feature guest professionals from Philadelphia Ballet, which is under the direction of Angel Corella. Oksana Maslova, principal dancer with the company, has performed with Kingsport Ballet on various occasions, including the lead role in Swan Lake. Her partner Arian Molina Soca is also a principal with Philadelphia Ballet, and former principal dancer with the Cuban National Ballet. Both performers have toured internationally prior to joining P.B. Mr. Flegmatov’s production will mark the first time the Kingsport Ballet will be staging Don Quixote since 2011, then under the direction of Valeria Sinyavskaya. The three act ballet is known for its lively, contagious music. The story line is loosely based on episodes taken from the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, thought by some to be the best novel of all time. The ballet was originally

choreographed by Marius Petipa.

“This ballet has presented a challenge we have embraced. The blending of the work of student dancers, children in the ballet school and that of guest professionals is always tricky, but with this ballet it is more so,” said Executive Director Bertina Dew. “There are many scenes in which the lead professionals dance, act, and interact with the rest of the cast quite a bit. All of this must be learned and rehearsed extensively in advance of the arrival of the guest artistswhich is often just days before opening day. Leonid Flegmatov said “the dancers are doing an amazing job - they are showing their true dedication to this artform as they not only spend hours rehearsing daily, but they are also given homework. I am challenging them to push outside of their comfort zone.”

The ballet takes audiences from exciting dances on a street in old Spain, to a gypsy camp in the countryside, and to the depths of a dream, whereby the chivalrous and confused Don Quixote imagines beautiful dancing dryads and tiny cupids.

The story follows Don Quixote in his quest for good versus evil, and his search for the lovely woman of his dreams, Dulcinea.

Tickets may be purchased in advance through www.kingsportballet.org the company’s website or by calling 423-378-3967. All seats are reserved.

Special college student pricing and free educational materials for teachers and homeschool families. For high school student discounts when attending as part of an English or Spanish class, call 423-378-3967.

Kingsport Ballet is funded for general operations by the

Tennessee Arts Commission under an agreement with the General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. Outreach programs are supported in part by the City of Kingsport. Kingsport Ballet activities are also supported in part by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of Treasury

Create Appalachia Presents The Masked Man Exhibit

March 10-May 16

Create Appalachia Center for Art & Technology

225 W Center Street, Suite 115, Kingsport, TN 37660

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM in the Gallery

No admission charge

On March 10, Create Appalachia opened a new exhibit, The Masked Man, featuring the thought-provoking photography of Glade Spring, Virginia photographer Mike Miller..

In The Masked Man, Miller shares 28 masked self-portraits as powerful as they are otherworldly, several times pushing the boundaries into a surreal territory filled with weirdlings and shapeshifters who use smoke and fire to ward off the darkness.

Miller’s central theme is the exploration of his own psyche in an effort to better understand himself and the world he inhabits. At first glance, Miller’s photographs appear threatening, but a closer look reveals that the masked figures in them are more complicated. They suggest an unwilling outcast like

Frankenstein’s monster, belonging neither to the world of the living nor the dead, condemned to remain isolated and misunderstood.

In a recent interview, Miller said he has been fascinated by masks since childhood: “I’ve always covered my face a lot even when I was younger,” he said. “Maybe I think it will hide the other side of me. Or maybe it’s a way to let people know I have another side without letting it out.”

Jacy Richardson, Board Member for Create Appalachia and Assistant Professor of Digital Media at ETSU serves as Exhibit Committee Chair for Create Appalachia. She is excited about the upcoming exhibit, noting that “Mike Miller’s work is full of depth and emotion. It pulls the reader in to see things through the masks. Our gallery is meant to be a place for showcasing the talent from our region, and Mike’s work is a perfect example of the remarkable art we want to show. We can’t wait for everyone to see his work!”

The Masked Man opened on March 10

and close on May 16. An artist’s reception will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 5 to 6:30 PM. Visitors can see The Masked Man at Create Appalachia Kingsport Center for Art & Technology, 225 W. Center Street, Kingsport. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. For more details, visit Create Appalachia’s website (createapppalachia.org) or use their handle, @createappalachia, to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Create Appalachia strives to make the Appalachian Highlands a better place to live and work by supporting innovation and entrepreneurship centered around the arts and creativity. We work to sustain an environment that will generate new businesses, provide jobs in arts-based businesses, and highlight the important role that creativity plays in the region’s economic vitality. For more information about CA, please visit: createappalachia.org.

“Squall”

photo by Mike Miller

TRI-CITIES NIGHTLIFE

WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

Karaoke with Ron at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm

THURSDAY

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

Sing Your Heart Out Karaoke at Wild Wings Cafe - Johnson City, TN 9pm

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

Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN

Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern - Jonesborough, TN

FRIDAY

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

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY

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

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Union Street Taproom - Erwin, TN 8pm Jan 28, Feb 18 & Mar 4

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café Johnson City TN

DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom Erwin, TN 5pm

WEDNESDAY Trivia at Tipsy Toad Jonesborough, TN 7pm

Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom Bristol, VA 7pm

THURSDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

Bingo at Tipton Street Pub Johnson City, TN 9pm Singo at Holy Taco & Cantina Boones Creek, TN 8pm

Blazin’ Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN 6pm

THURSDAY

Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Bristol VA 6pm

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

FRIDAY

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

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

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

SODOKU CROSSWORD

Down

1. SALT concern

2. Siamese, today

3. Indiana city

4. Like a station in a power outage?

5. Cul-de-sacs

6. Hell, to Henri

7. Greek cheese

8. "The Kids ___ All Right" (2010 film)

9. Shoulders-to-hips areas

10. Often furrowed facial feature

11. "Whoops"

12. Singer Horne

13. Make it to the end

19. Request in a Chinese restaurant

24. "... but for the grace of God ___"

25. Moth-___: worn out

26. Show's host

ACROSS

1. "Gotta hand ___ ya..."

5. Trim, as meat

10. Torero's foe

14. Restaurant employee

15. Month after diciembre

16. Cousin of the emu

17. Spew

18. Post-lunch periods

20. "Look!" to Luis

21. Narc's org.

22. I couldn't care less!

23. "The ___ Sanction" (Eastwood film)

25. Abbr. in a super-short email

26. "Sleepless in Seattle" director Nora

28. Like a mortarboard

33. Lamb's cry

34. "___ recommend it!"

36. Garbo born Gustafsson

37. Caked deposit

39. Basted

41. Gray of song

42. James and Jones of jazz

44. Wish grantor

46. Mortgage org.

47. Like pigs, camels and giraffes

49. Take a ___ (try)

51. Store's stock (abbr.)

52. ___ alcohol (biofuel)

53. Mustachioed Don of classic films

57. Prefix with politics or centric

58. Geologic periods

61. One who does library work

63. Gone

64. Small hotels

65. Not happy

66. Strong urges

67. Geneticist's studies

68. Rainwear brand

69. Latin I verb

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

27. Miniseries segment

28. Pulled, as a broken-down car

29. Hesitant non-fluency

30. Gardener's device

31. ____ Sketch (toy for budding artists)

32. "A ___ the Races"

35. Desert region of southern Israel

38. Steely ___

40. Warps

43. Chainsaw brand

45. Ken. neighbor

48. Baseball situation

50. Shipboard "Understood"

52. Very wide shoe size

53. Etcher's supply

54. "Death in Venice"

author Thomas

55. Sicilian peak

56. Sinclair Lewis hero

57. Big breeze

59. Nursemaid dog of literature

60. Pt. of GPS

62. Agcy. of the legislative branch

OF THE WEEK PETS

You can’t say No when this cute little face says you should adopt her! Her name is Candy and she is five years old. She is doing well in a shared cat room but would be OK as the queen of the house as well. Candy is very chill and would love to be your couch company! She loves to Latin

Candy Buddy

the window !!! Candy has been spayed, current on vaccinations and microchipped. During our Spring Fling 2023 promotion, all cats and dogs that have been at the Rescue for more than a year, the adoption fee is only $20.23. Joy qualifies at this rate.

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

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

This handsome man is Buddy. Come by and meet him. He’s so much fun to play with. Buddy is a 12 yr old Beagle and sadly, he is deaf. But don’t let that stop you from loving

If

this sweetheart. He’s good with other dogs, cats, children, is house trained, neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and still has some spunk to him !!!

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

bridgehome.org Facebook: bridgehome

Cryptogram:

"In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge."

Dropquote:

"You are responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose."

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park April 2023- Programs and Tours

Come Share in the Glorious Cause of Liberty!

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Thursday, April 27 1:00 pm

Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years$5.00; 6 and under free

Tax included

Max: 12

Registration requiredwww.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals

Join Park staff for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. During your tour you will have the opportunity to take in the colorful and architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the early 19th century.

Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.

Carter Mansion Celebration

Saturday, April 1

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for a day of history, traditional arts and family fun as we celebrate the oldest frame

house in Tennessee, and the historical prominent Carter family. Travel back to the 1780’s and tour the Carter Mansion. Witness living history reenactors demonstrating aspects of 18th century life and see local craftsman showcasing traditional skills.

1850s Trade Faire at the Carter Mansion

Saturday, April 15 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free Admission

(Donations Appreciated)

Although built in the 1770s, Tennessee’s oldest frame house was a thriving farm and family home for nearly two centuries. Come spend the day at the Carter Mansion and visit with living history interpreters to learn about various trades, skills, and professions of the mid-19th century. Enjoy learning about occupations such as a lawyer, doctor, undertaker, and others. Also, learn about medicinal plant usage, tasks of 19th century housewives, midwifery, children’s games, and more.

The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase.

Watauga Valley Art League Meeting

Sunday, April 16 1:30 pm

All are welcome to join our area

artists for their monthly meeting, highlighted by an art related presentation.

Tech in Nature

Friday, April 21 1:00 pm

Admission - $5.00 (plus tax), 6 and under free Max: 20

Pre-Registration requiredwww.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals

Today, most people are inseparable from their smart phones and mobile devices. We want to embrace this cultural change and show you how you can better use technology on a day-to-day bases in nature. Using tools such as GPS locating, plant identification, and other easily accessible resources and apps, we will show you how to enhance your experience rather than take away from it. Join Ranger Cory Franklin on Earth Day for a walk around the park to better understand the tools you carry with you daily. The program will meet and begin at the picnic area beside the visitor center.

Annual Plant Auction / 2nd Spring Open House

Saturday, April 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Doors open at 8:15 am to view plants and register.

Auction begins at 9:00 am. Join us for the Annual Plant Auction and 2nd Spring Open House here at the park. Come bid on plants,

flowers, and shrubs of all kinds. Also take in a variety of outdoor organizations and groups that will be set up in the Visitor Center and outside the park. Represented will be Master Gardeners, our very own in-house butterfly/bird expert, other neighboring State Parks and sites, and many more. So, plan on joining us for a fun-filled day of indoor and outdoor activities to kick off your Spring! Sponsored by the UT Extension Service, E. Tenn. Nursery Assoc., and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.

Earth Day Celebration

Sunday, April 23

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

abine Hill Social Society celebrates Earth Day with a fun day of outdoor activities. We will be meeting outside at the park for an afternoon of shuttlecock, & 9 pins. Look for us near the fort. Period attire is preferred but not necessary. Please bring your own refreshments, chair/ground cover. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.

Old Time Music Jam

Led by Art Lang

Sunday, April 23

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

JOHNSON CITY

SATURDAYS

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

WEDNESDAY MARCH 22ND

March Open Poetry Hoot

7:00pm at The Down Home

THURSDAY MAR 23RD

Giraffe Family Canvas Class

6:00pm at Into the Fire

FRIDAY MAR 24TH

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Weekly YuGiOh Duel Night

6:00pm at CardFox

SATURDAY MAR 25TH

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Johnson City Beautification Day

9:00am at King Commons Park

Funny Bunny Kids Canvas

10:00am at Into the Fire

Women's Spring Faire

10:00am at Holiday Inn

Spring Biker Bash 11:00am at Wrecking Crew Harley-Davidson

HMC Truck/Car Meet 6:30pm at Winged Deer Park

The Unladylike Stand Up

Comedy Show 8:00pm at Wallace Theater

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO

SUNDAY MAR 26TH

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Lids For Kids "Ride Out"

Motorcycle Awareness

11:00am at Kiwanis Park

BRISTOL

WEDNESDAY MAR 22ND

8th Annual Virginia Duff

Fine Arts Festival 5:30pm at Tennessee Middel School

Truth Seeker Art Show 6:00pm at Blue RIdge Comedy Club

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

THURSDAY MAR 23RD

Birds of a Feather Canvas Class

6:00pm at Kil'n Time Studio

Improv: Stand Ins 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

FRIDAY MAR 24TH

Nocturnal Art Market

7:00pm at Elderbrew

Anthony DeVito 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

SATURDAY MAR 25TH

Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library

Anthony DeVito 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

KINGSPORT

SATURDAY MAR 25TH

Nature: Wolf Howling

10:00am at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

Meet You There - Bike Demo and Instruction 11:00am at Warrior's Path State Park

Mercantile Vendor Market

Spring Market 11:00am at Kingsport Farmer's Market

Art Class 2:00pm at Sullivan County Public LibraryColonial Heights Branch

Printed Photo Organizing Workshop 2:00pm at Holston Business Development Center

JONESBOROUGH

TUESDAYS

Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show

7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center

SATURDAY MAR 25TH

Bob Ross Paint Class 10:00am at Mill Street Makers Market

Historic Jonesborough

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

ABINGDON, VA

WEDNESDAY MAR 22ND

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

FRIDAY MAR 24TH

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

SUNDAY MAR 26TH

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

GRAY

SATURDAY, MAR 25TH

Genealogy Day: Tour of the Boones Creek Historical Trust Opry, Museum, and Archives 10:00am at Boones Creek Historical Trust Museum and Opry

TUSCULUM

SATURDAY, MAR 25TH

Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Contra Dancing 7pm at Tusculum University

Biker Events

sponsored by biker wear

March 24th – April 2nd Cave Creek Bike Rally –Cave Creek AZ

April 1st Benefit Ride for Mini Miracles by Guardian Riders at Indian Dealership KSU 11am

April 7th Beauty & The Beast Boxing & Dinner get away Pigeon Forge

April 7th Tulips Bike Night

April 8th TN Hills Brewstillery Bike Bash 10am – 1pm

April 8th WJ’s Spring Bike Show 11am

April 8th - 9th Bristol Truck Dirt Race

April 13th Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Night

April 14th – 16th Tallahassee Bike Fest Tallahassee, FL

April 14th - 16th Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge at Meadowview Conference Center

April 20th – 23rd Thunder on Tobacco Road Seven Springs NC

April 22nd Wesmann Ride For The Ramp 11am at Black Wolf

April 22nd – 30th Beach Bike Week Outer Bank, NC & Portsmouth VA

April 22nd Carolina’s Veteran’s Reunion Lexington NC

April 29th Thirty Orange Beer Extravaganza Founder’s Park

April 29th Pickle Festival Mount Olive, NC

April 29th 2nd Annual TN-8 “Grande’s Crew” Ride 10am Party 2pm Dinner 5:30pm

April 29th Music on the Hill 1st Annual Car & Bike Show Happy Valley High School 10am – 3pm

Beanz Biker Corner Beanz Biker Corner

I did not write this one. I asked Mistress Marilyn to write it. Hope all of you enjoy this true story.

The Right Man for the Job:

Doug Krockow

Have you ever experienced a dependable and knowledgeable technician/ mechanic who is so trusted that you would follow him to the ends of the earth, just to keep him? I have, and just the thought of him disappearing into the night will cause panic attacks in me. I ride

Beanz Biker Corner

By Anne Hartley 423-297-5675

motorcycles. I own 2. One is considered a “classic” as it is now 30 years old. The other is a newer bike... 2018. Both are Harley-Davidson. Both are my mechanical babies. My children, so to speak. My tech is Doug Krockow. Doug started his journey into the realm of motorcycle maintenance in 1993. His basic studies began at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Phoenix. He procured his certificate in Basic Motorcycle Maintenance Program Harley-Davidson Technician Program HarleyDavidson Late Model Program Harley-Davidson Early Model Program. Doug was employed through various HD dealerships, attending new certification classes which include technician, expert technician, motor chassis, master electrical, and Master of service technologies. Doug knows Harley Davidson motorcycles. And continues to learn more of his craft by volunteering his weekends to assist Matt Walksler at the world-famous Wheels Through Time. Doug’s expertise is constantly expanding. He can be counted on to work on any model year throughout the history of the Harley Davidson line up. At present you can find Doug at Biker Wear, 116 Buffalo Street in Johnson City, TN. Doug’s expertise is a huge asset to our area. Doug does not carry the prima Donna complex. He loves his work and is not afraid of the mundane or the nasty jobs that most Prima Donna’s will not work on. I grew up in an era when the technician's work areas were in a generalized state of disarray. Their tools rarely saw a good wipe down after a greasy or oily job. Most tools were thrown haphazardly into the toolbox and the tech simply knew the general location of all his tools. This ain’t how Doug

rolls, he understands the value of a well-organized and clean shop. Ya gotta love a man who has old school knowledge served up with today’s values of organization and cleanliness. Another interesting fact about Doug: he has another workspace off the premises of Biker Wear. It is packed full of bikes he is building for himself. He has built two bikes for his wife Kim, one is a beautiful custom build that made me want it for myself, and the other is a go-fast HD, built to impress! He is in the process of building an old Iron Head Sportster chopper for resale, as he wants to gain a base of money to rebuild the Panhead engine he inherited from his father. His idea is to build a

custom Panhead chopper for himself, memorializing his father. Oh, did I say Doug is a 2nd generation biker? Yeah, he comes by his talent through his father’s tutelage. I’d like to sum up this article by telling y’all this: good motorcycle mechanics are not a dime a dozen. The good ones are the guys and gals with imagination and true love of their craft. Doug has the knowledge, the experience, and the true pride of workmanship to sell his efforts. I will follow this man to Alaska if he decides to pack up and ride there. He is my go-to for HD maintenance.

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Social Sentiments

By Wendy Hayden socialsentiments @outlook.com socialsentiments.net

Give Away Advice!

It sounds crazy to give away your knowledge for free, right?

Giving away advice does not deter from your sales. In fact, it can strengthen them. Sharing your knowledge without the fear of paywalls builds a relationship between you and your audience. It helps your audience understand that you are truly capable of understanding their point of view when looking into your products and services. Your customers are looking for an expert. Providing your knowledge

positions you as the expert your audience needs. Spread your knowledge and answer questions to bring your brand to the forefront of the mind of your audience.

Skyrocketing your brand is free through just spreading advice and knowledge on your social media accounts. Which piece of knowledge will you start with?

*Printed in Volume 03 Issue 09, November 23, 2021*

Can’t Beat the Classics by

It goes without saying, I’m a gal who enjoys cocktail hour.

At the end of a long day, there’s hardly any sound more musical than heavily iced vodka being violently shaken in stainless steel, and no sensation more soothing than a frothy libation passing the lips and warming the chest. The stresses of the day melt away as quickly as crushed ice chips in a daquiri, while you gossip with friends & co-workers, or sit in silence and unwind in solitude. As much as I revel in the joys of happy hour, I am not a woman who typically enjoys a cocktail at home. To be honest, I am the laziest bartender in all of Tennessee. That is why you’ll only see me enjoying wine or beer within the comfort of my own home unless I’m entertaining; I’m a pour-andconsume type. But in those few and far between moments when duty (or the holidays) call, I dust off the education I’ve received from 20 years in the hospitality industry and stick to the basics.

Because let’s face it; when it comes to cocktails, ya can’t beat the classics.

If you are a person who consumes alcohol, I find it’s only polite and hospitable to keep a properly stocked bar in your home for guests. You don’t need to house the entire E & J Gallo portfolio, just the necessities to whet any appetite that might darken your doors. The 6 core spirits, basic mixers and garnishes, plus a few bottles each of white, rose, and red wine are plenty to keep on hand. Throw in a palatable beer selection and you’re

more than solid. However, if you can learn how to build the perfect cocktail, you can elevate your title from “Neighborhood Miss Congeniality” to “Hostess with the Mostess.” Like most things in life, simple is best. You don’t need to know how to flair like a Vegas mixologist to make one hell of a margarita. Most classic cocktail have less than 5 ingredients and require nothing more than a shake or a stir to be perfection. Invest in a standard bar set (shaker, pint glass, stir, jigger, strainer) and ensure you have proper glassware for serving (rocks glasses, highball glasses, coupes, champagne flutes, multi-use wine glasses) and you’re doing better than many restaurants I visit.

The 6 spirits that should rest in every cabinet or cart should include quality vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey and scotch. I say quality but do not confuse that with expensive- I consider “company cocktails” to be things that are cost efficient enough to be consumed quickly, but not so cheap its embarrassing and will make you lose friends to hangovers. The alcohol industry is just like everything else- in many cases you are paying for a name. Your best investment while building your alcohol knowledge will be finding a good store with knowledgeable and engaged stewards who enjoy assisting you. There are some beautiful boutique spirits on the market that trump Tito’s and Jack Daniels by miles at the same price, so don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations from the store.

Once you have established your core 6 spirits, now you can add your basic mixers. Simple syrup (literally just boiled sugar water at a 2:1 ratio), a bowl of citrus

(lemons, limes, oranges), Angostura and orange bitters, sweet and dry vermouth, triple sec, olive juice, some small cans of pineapple juice and cranberry juice, a few bottles of club soda and tonic water, a selection of sodas (coke, diet coke, sprite) and plenty of ice.

In the way of garnish, you already have your citrus above to slice, zest and peel what you don’t juice. Be sure to have some blue cheese to add to your queen olives if asked. Maraschino cherries.

Now you’re ready to learn the most basic classic cocktail recipes. Most people will be content with a whiskey and coke or vodka soda with lime, but if you really want to wow them now you’re armed to prepare a perfect martini or classic old fashioned.

Vodka/Gin: The Dirty Martini. Pour a dash of dry vermouth in a cold coupe and swirl around to rinse, then dump. In a shaker filled with ice, add 2 ½-3oz vodka or gin, a splash of olive juice and shake until your arm hurts. (The perfect martini has a thin layer of ice skating across the surface.) Strain into vermouth rinsed coupe and garnish with regular or blue cheese olives.

Rum: Classic Rum Punch. Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice. In an ice-filled shaker, combine 2 ½ oz rum, 2oz pineapple juice, 1oz orange juice, ¼ oz lime juice, ¼ oz maraschino cherry syrup, shake well and strain into glass. Garnish with a cherry.

Tequila: Margarita. Fill a rocks glass with ice. In ice-filled shaker, combine 1 ½ - 2oz silver tequila, 1oz triple sec, ¾ oz fresh squeezed lime juice and a dash of simple syrup to taste. Shake and strain into rocks glass and garnish with lime and orange slices.

Kathie Scalf

Whiskey: Old Fashioned. In a rocks glass, add two small barspoons of simple syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 3 dashes orange bitters. Next add ice, then pour in 2oz whiskey. Using bar spoon, stir for 30-60 seconds. Express an orange peel over the glass, then twist the peel and add as garnish. Top with a cocktail cherry.

Scotch: Rob Roy. In a large mixing glass filled with ice, add 2oz scotch, 3/4oz sweet vermouth, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir with bar spoon until well-chilled then strain into a coupe. Garnish with cherries. That’s it. If you can master these basic cocktails, you’ll be the hit of any gathering and please any crowd. Feel free to add ingredients and make these your own; there’s no right or wrong way to riff on drinks. And above all, always make it fun! Happy mixing!

XO - Kathie

Terra Voce will perform live in concert on Wednesday, March 22nd at 7 p.m. at Park Avenue Theater in Norton. Cellist Andrew Gabbert and flutist Elizabeth Brightbill are known for performances that combine the diverse and unexpected. Terra Voce explores a colorful array of musical styles from Baroque to tango, Brazilian choro, and European folk—connecting with their listeners through music that surprises, uplifts, and inspires curiosity. The duo’s down-to-earth approach creates a relaxed and refreshingly informal setting for performances that test the limits of what is possible with just two instruments.

Tickets are $10 at the door and all children and students are free to attend. This performance is brought to you by the Pro-Art Association and Park Avenue Theater in conjunction with Pro-Art’s 46th season and the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series. More information and reservations at proartva.org.

Flute & Cello Duo to Play Park Avenue

In addition to their numerous performances on college campuses and in community concert series, Terra Voce has appeared on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, in the Christ Chapel Chamber Series at New York City’s Riverside Church, and as prize-winners in the National Flute Association’s Chamber Music Competition. Terra Voce performs throughout Virginia as a part of the Virginia Commission for the Arts Performing Arts Touring Program.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with mobility issues are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email the ProArt 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.

Pro-Art is supported in part by the

Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain

Empire Community College, and the Columbus Phipps Foundation. 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.

All That Breathes

This week I am covering one of the documentaires that is up for Best Documentary Feature Film for the Academy Awards. The film follows brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad of India as they treat injured birds in India. The brothers were raised in New Delhi, and have an affection for Black Kites, a medium sized bird of prey they have seen and admired since their childhood. Unfortunately due to the heavily polluted skies of New Delhi, the birds often fall from the sky, and the brothers rescue as many as they can to treat their injuries. The brothers bird clinic is in Wazirabad, Delhi, and they have treated over 20,000 birds of prey over the last 20 years, helping the ecosystem in a country dealing with the aforementioned heavy pollution. The brothers have help from others in their efforts, and sometimes

Pop Life

By Ken Silvers theloaferonlineprint @gmail.com

clash over rescue attempts and other matters. In one memorable scene, one of the birds grabs one of the siblings' glasses and flies away with them. In addition to the horrible air of the country there is also escalating violence in the country, of which we hear in the background but don't hear. One other interesting fact about one of the world's most populated cities is how monkeys, cows, frogs, rats and hogs jostle for space with humans. With all the pollution and upheaval around them the brothers bring a sense of peace to the area with their treatment of the birds. In other words, the city seems to be falling apart all around them, but they continue their life's calling. I was mesmerized by this film and the stark contrast between the peacefulness of the birds flying above and the heavily populated city below. One shot of hundreds of birds in the sky is a scene I will never forget. No special effects, just nature putting on a spectacular show. While most movie fans may shy away from documentaires, this is one I recommend you take the time to watch. The film has already won several awards already and they are deserved. The film is a co-production of India, the United Kingdom and the United States. The language spoken in the film

is Hindi, and has subtitles, which I know many do not enjoy, but this film is worth the effort. I really enjoyed this tale of two brothers caring for injured birds, and I feel if you take the time to view this film you will as well. Speaking of the Oscars, the other nominees for Documentary Feature Film are as follows: "All the

Beauty and the Bloodshed", "Fire of Love", "A House Made of Splinters" and "Navalny".

After viewing this film I really want to make an effort to see the other nominees. Now streaming on HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV. (Not Rated)

Bristol

CONCERT SCHEDULE CONCERT SCHEDULE

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PARAMOUNT

Mar 11 Free Fallin’-The Tom Petty Tribute

Mar 12 Newsboys

Mar 16 Farm and Fun Time Show with Sam Bush, Annabelle’s Curse and Bill and the Belles

Mar 31/Apr 1 49 Winchester

Apr 15 Best of the Eagles-

Tribute to The Eagles

Apr 29 Ashley McBryde (sold out)

May 11 Steep Canyon Rangers

May 19 A Brothers Revival-

Tribute to The Allman Brothers

May 21 Mac Powell

Jun 17 Nightrain-Tribute to Guns n Roses

Jul 22 Head Games-Tribute to Foreigner

Jul 29 Journeyman:

Tribute to Eric Clapton

Aug 12 Yellow Brick Road-

Tribute to Elton John

Sep 16 EW&F-Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire

Oct 14 Lady Supreme-

Tribute to Diana Ross

CAMEO THEATER

Mar 10 BoDeans

Mar 17 John Michael Montgomery

Mar 18 Bad Marriage

Mar 26 Eric Gales

Apr 8 Billy Prine and Prime Time Band

Apr 19 Trampled By Turtles

Apr 22 The Band of Heathens

Apr 29 Billy Idol and Bret Michaels (Street show)

May 10 An Evening with Roger McGuinn

Jun 17 Vixen

JOHNSON CITY

JOHNSON CITY TN

FREEDOM HALL

Apr 4 The Price is Right Live

Apr 14 Nate Bargatze

Jun 2 Mr. Speed- Kiss Tribute

MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Apr 30 Amy Grant

May 20 The Black Jacket Symphony: Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Mar 11 Jefferson Starship

Mar 31 Gentri (The Gentlemen Trio)

Apr 4 One Night of Queen-performed by Gary Mullen And the Works

Apr 14 Mark Lowry

Apr 22 Masters of Soul

May 5 Wild World of Animals Free Community Concert Series

May 13 Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

May 20 Get The Led OutLed Zeppelin Tribute

Knoxville

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TENNESSEE THEATRE

Mar 16 Buddy Guy

Mar 18 Cheap Trick

Apr 26 Ben Folds and a Piano

Apr 27 Wilco

Apr 28 Amy Grant

May 13 Alice Cooper

May 20 Chelsea Handler

Aug 18 Kansas

THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA

Mar 30 Kane Brown

Apr 1 Eagles

Apr 21 Lizzo

May 16 Stevie Nicks

May 23 Breaking Benjamin /Bush and Another Day Dawns

Jul 15 Thomas Rhett

Sept 12 Guns n Roses

Oct 16 Shania Twain

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM

Mar 14 Third Eye Blind

Mar 22 Champions of Magic

Apr 7 Rodney Carrington

Apr 13 Million Dollar Machine

Apr 20 Casting Crowns

Apr 29 Theresa Caputo

KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM

Apr 15 & 16 Leanne Morgan

Aug 24 Billy Strings

Sep 14 Parker McCollum

BIJOU THEATRE

Mar 9 BoDeans

Mar 11 Marc Brossard with Seth Walker

Mar 17 The Mavericks

Mar 23-25 Drew & Ellie Holcomb

Apr 7 David Sedaris

Nashville

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RYMAN AUDITORIUM

Mar 11 & 12 Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros

Mar 18 Buddy Guy

Mar 30,31 & Apr 1 GOOSE

Apr 6 The Mountain Goats

Apr 7 & 13 Morgan Wade

Apr 8 Leann Rimes

Apr 14 & 15 Lady A

Apr 19 Leann Morgan (Opry House)

Apr 21 David Spade

Apr 27-29 Nickel Creek

May 8-10 John Mellencamp

May 19 Crowded House

May 24 Rick Springfield

Jul 6 Sam Bush

Jul 13 Rhonda Vincent

Jul 27 Ricky Skaggs

Aug 19 Kansas

ASCEND AMPHITHEATER

May 6 Whiskey Myers

May 11 Koe Wetzel

Jun 23 Walker Hayes

Jul 11 Foreigner and Loverboy

Jul 18 Louis Tomlinson

Jul 19 Yungblud

Aug 27 Ghost

Sep 12 /13 Artic Monkeys

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

Mar 31 Kane Brown

Apr 7 Chris Tomlin

Apr 16 New Edition

May 4 Janet Jackson with Ludacris

Jun 13 Duran Duran

Jun 17 Bryan Adams and Joan Jett

NISSAN STADIUM

Apr 15 Luke Combs

May 5-7 Taylor Swift

May 19 Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks

Jun 11 CMA Fest

Jul 22 Ed Sheeran

Jul 28-29 George Strait, Chris Stapleton & Little Big Town

Jul 3 Matchbox Twenty and The Wallflowers

Jul 16 Blink 182

Jul 29 Sam Smith

Sep 12 Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie

Sep 29 Thomas Rhett

Oct 19 Depeche Mode

BROOKLYN BOWL

Mar 7 Theory of a Dead Man

Mar 9 moe.

Mar 23 They Might Be Giants

Mar 31 Larkin Poe

Apr 6 The Winery Dogs

Apr 14 Queensryche

May 20 The Steel Woods

GEODIS PARK

Aug 26 Guns n Roses

Manchester

MANCHESTER TN

BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Jun 15-18 Foo Fighters, Paramore, Nil Nas X, Sheryl Crow, Kendrick Lamar, Korn, Marcus Mumford, The Revivalists, Pixies, Umphrey’s McGee and more!

Asheville

ASHEVILLE NC

THE ORANGE PEEL

Mar 10 They Might Be Giants

Mar 23 moe.

Apr 4 The Winery Dogs

Apr 20 Judah & The Lion

May 12 & 13 Drive By Truckers

May 21 Trae Crowder

Jun 22 Margaret Cho

EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM ARENA

Mar 17 Koe Wetzel

Mar 25 Tedeschi Trucks Band

Apr 20 Mt Joy

May 9 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM

Mar 12 MercyMe

Apr 27 Brett Young

July 3 The Smile

GREENVILLE

Mildred Gets An Upgrade

In 2017 The Criterion Collection released Michael Curtiz’s seminal 1945 classic “Mildred Pierce” for the first time, making the film’s blu-ray debut. That disc was a knockout, and I reviewed it when it came out. This month, Criterion has revisited the title issuing the film as a 4K Ultra High Definition blu-ray disc. As I already talked about the film once and have nothing new to say, I’ll be using some material from my original review here.

In all the annals of Hollywood, I don’t think there’s a more celebrated unsung director than Michael Curtiz. Curtiz was a respected director in Europe when Warner Brothers invited him to Hollywood in 1926. Curtiz spent most of his career at Warners, directing numerous films for the studio and leading them into the ranks of a major player in Hollywood. Curtiz directed many of the studio's biggest pictures, and his filmography has some of the most beloved films of all time on it.

A short list of Curtiz’s work includes: “Angels with Dirty Faces,” “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “White Christmas,” “King Creole,” and what some consider the best film of all time, “Casablanca.” “Mildred Pierce” belongs on that list, Curtiz directed Joan Crawford in her first starring role for Warner Brothers, having left MGM. Crawford’s performance in the title role would win her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

“Mildred Pierce” is based upon a novel by James M. Cain, who had a number of his works adapted for the screen--several in the Noir vein, as “Pierce” is. Cain’s other

notable film Noir works include Billy Wilder’s “Double Indemnity,” and “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” Some have questioned if “Mildred Pierce” is a true Film Noir, it has a couple of genres living inside its skin. Yes, it’s noir, but there are also touches of melodrama and of the independent woman pictures from the time.

The biggest difference between the Curtiz film and the novel is that the film is more of a thriller than the book’s psychological tone. The murder plot was added only to the film. No, that’s not a spoiler, the murder happens in the very first scene of the film. The story of Mildred Pierce is of a single mother determined to raise a better life for herself and her children. Before her first husband leaves her, Mildred makes extra money baking pies and cakes for people in the neighborhood.

Emboldened by the popularity of her desserts, and after taking a job waitressing where she learns and ins and outs of the restaurant world, Mildred opens up a restaurant of her own, which takes off and soon becomes a very successful chain. Much of what drives Mildred is keeping up her materialistic daughter, Veda, played with delicious bile and venom by Ann Blyth. “Mildred Pierce” is one of the great films from the classic Hollywood era. Packed with wonderful actors from the time including the great Eve Arden and Jack Carson.

When Criterion began releasing movies in the 4K UHD format, they made it clear that in addition to new titles, they’d also reissue some titles in the format. All of these are combo editions, as is often the case is most 4K UHD blu-ray titles. The movie will be on its own 4K UHD disc—to insure the highest bitrate possible—while a regular blu-ray will have the movie and most, if not all, of the extra features.

The blu-ray included with the combo edition of “Mildred Pierce” is the same one they released in 2017. There are no new bonus features included, and the packages for both items are nearly identical. As for how “Mildred Pierce” looks in 4K let’s get into that. This is not a new transfer but instead, is the 2017 4K restoration presented in 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) over the 2017’s 2K disc.

were taken from a 35mm fine grain master printed on safety stock.

The differences going from the 2K blu-ray to the 4K HDR disc are not night and day. They’re more subtle but noticeable. There’s more fine detail that comes out and the image has more of an overall presence, especially in the darker scenes. This is now, without a doubt, the best the film has ever looked on home video, and possibly the best it’s ever looked period.

The audio is the same as the 2017 disc. Sourced from a print created in 2002 from the original soundtrack negative. The bonus features are also identical to that disc. This includes: A conversation with film critics Molly Haskell and Robert Polito recorded earlier this year is included. Additionally, there is a 1970 appearance of Joan Crawford on “The David Frost Show,” the 2002 documentary “Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star,” a Q&A with Ann Blyth conducted by historian Eddie Muller,

an excerpt from a 1969 episode of “The Today Show” with novelist Cain, plus an essay by critic Imogen Sara Smith.

“Mildred Pierce” was reportedly Crawford’s favorite role, it’s one of her best moments on screen, and it’s a hell of a film. Criterion has taken their already fantastic release and added a cherry on top by presenting the film in 4K HDR. But the question remains should you upgrade? To be honest, if you love this movie and you need to see it as clearly as possible, and you have a 4K setup, absolutely. But, if you’re perfectly content with the 2017 blu-ray, you’ll be fine sticking with it.

That was already, as I’ve said, a very strong presentation to start with, but the new 4K combo edition lets you see just how very impressive that restoration was. I’m very happy to see this reissued in 4K HDR. I’ll take as much classic Hollywood as I can get in the format. See you next week.

By Andy Ross theloaferonlineprint

We’re starting very strong as that was a great restoration of the film. The restoration was sourced largely from the original 35mm nitrate camera negative. However, the entire last reel of the film was harvested from a 35mm nitrate fine grain master, and a few other portions of the film--due to damage on the negative--