The Loafer 97

It’s Football Time in Tennessee!!

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NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

Hello Friends!

It’s time for the most American sport especially in the South…. Football! It’s football time in Tennessee and everywhere? Are you excited? College on Saturday and Pro on Sunday means football all weekend for the sports lovers. Will you be wearing Orange or Saturdays or maybe red and black? Who is your favorite team or do you enjoy the tailgating and the halftime shows? Nothing is more fun that a house full of people screaming at the television watching a football game.

What do you love about Fall as the time approaches way too quickly for me? Do you love wearing sweaters or feeling the leaves crunch under your feet or maybe just a pumpkin flavored hot drink. Whatever you love about the next season I hope you are able to enjoy it. Have a great week!

BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS

WATCHHOUSE · THE MAVERICKS · 49 WINCHESTER · LARKIN POE

MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES · ALLISON RUSSELL

SIERRA HULL · DARRELL SCOTT'S ELECTRIFYING BAND · AMYTHYST KIAH

BRENT COBB · DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY · ALISON BROWN · ADIA VICTORIA

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TK & THE HOLY KNOW NOTHINGS · ILLITERATE LIGHT · HANDMADE MOMENTS

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Bristol TN/Va

WEDNESDAY Aug 30th

McHale Bright 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Jace Smith 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

THURSDAY Aug 31st

Little John Chrisley | Scuffletown

5:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Jason Lloyd 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

FRIDAY Sept 1st

Tuatha Dea 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Dallas Danger 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Craig Street Ramblers 9:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

SATURDAY Sept 2nd

Paleface 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Slick Cadillac 7:00pm at Laurel Marina

Corey Michael Harris | Some Old Friends 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillen

9:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

MONDAY Sept 4th

Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Johnson City

TUESDAY Aug 29th

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

WEDNESDAY Aug 30th

Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

THURSDAY Aug 31st

Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

FRIDAY Sept 1st

Jeff Lane 6:30 pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

2HL 8:00pm at Tulips American Grub And Pub

GmanBlues & Dr. Ron 7:00pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Joey’s Van 10:00pm at Capone’s

SATURDAY Sept 2nd

Ali Randolph Band

7:00pm at Wild Wing Cafe

Crosby Tyler and Will Cassell

7:30pm at Go Burrito!

Stone Fire Band 8:00pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Jon King Band 10:00pm at Capone’s

SUNDAY Sept 3rd

Rheva & Keegan’s

Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Kingsport

THURSDAY Aug 31st

Little Black Mountain Band

9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

FRIDAY Sept 1st

Gentlemen and Liars

7:00pm at Lakeview Marina

Southbound & The Color 7

9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

SATURDAY Sept 2nd

Full Sirkle and Retroville

9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

Jonesborough

Friday Sept 1st

Stemwinder 7:00pm at Music on the Square

Roan Mountain

Friday Sept 2nd

Fiddlin’ Leona & JP Mathes II

7:00pm at the Roan Mountain State Park Amphitheater

Elizabethton, TN

FRIDAY Sept 1st

Shooter Band 7:00pm at Covered Bridge Park

Jason Edwards

6:30pm at 19E Pit Stop

BLOUNTVILLE

SATURDAY Sept 2nd

Stone Fire Band 7:00pm at the Outdoorsman

ABINGDON, VA

SATURDAY Sept 2nd

Kevin Michael Duggan

4:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

SUNDAY Sept 3rd

Labor Day Blast: Luna + The Mountain Jets 2:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

JP Harris + The Tough Choices

5:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Tusculum Gaming Festival Set for September

Tusculum Gaming Festival on Campus In September Will Provide Tournaments and Other Activities for Those Who Love to Play

Those who love gaming and esports will find abundant opportunities to play and have a great time at an upcoming event at Tusculum University. The university will host the Tusculum Gaming Festival Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m in the classrooms on the lower level of the Thomas J. Garland Library. The chief features will be a 40k Combat Patrol tournament and a 3-on-3 Rocket League tournament, but the event will include other activities that will enable attendees to pursue their interests in gaming and esports. “We’re excited to present this opportunity to the community and build on the tremendous interest in various types of video games,” said Dr. Nick Davidson, the festival’s co-leader and chair of Tusculum’s Sport Management Department. “Gaming and esports have grown considerably in East Tennessee, and we look forward to showcasing the talents of players. We have designed our event so players at all skill levels can have fun and become even better players with friendly competition.”

The two tournaments cost $10 each, with payment made upon arrival to campus. To register for the tournaments, please visit: site.tusculum.edu/gaming-festival/

In addition to playing in the tournaments, the admission fee entitles registrants to visit and play in Tusculum’s gaming and esports labs on the second floor of the Charles Oliver Gray North building on campus. Registrants will also have access to local esports and gaming vendors who will sell items at the festival.

Those who do not want to participate in the tournaments can pay $5 upon arrival and have access to the labs in COG North and the vendors. They are also welcome to watch the players in the tournaments.

In addition, snacks such as pizza and a variety of cakes and candy as well as soft drinks and water, will be available for sale at the library. No food or drinks are permitted in the computer areas.

Payment for entry fees, food and drinks is by cash only. The event is open to people of all ages.

Tusculum has embraced gaming and esports with the establishment of the COG North labs in 2022. Use of those facilities and the number of players have steadily increased as students have discovered this additional outlet to spend time

when they are not studying or in class. The two labs are close to each other, enabling students with a desire to participate in both to easily move from one to the other.

Students play Super Smash Brothers, Madden, FIFA and NBA 2K on consoles in the gaming lab. They primarily play League of Legends and Rocket League on computers in the e-sports lab. The computers tor the esports lab came through MSI, a computer components company. The National Association of Collegiate Esports helped Tusculum develop the esports room and determine the equipment needed.

“We have enjoyed investing in gaming and esports because it has been so meaningful for our students,” said Dr. Harold Branstrator, the festival’s other co-leader and an associate professor of management at Tusculum. “Now, we are thrilled to share our connection to these forms of entertainment with the community and provide a magnificent day of game-playing. It is going to be tremendous fun, and I encourage people to register themselves and urge others to participate.”

Anyone with questions can email Dr. Davidson at ndavidson@tusculum.edu or Dr. Branstrator at hbranstrator@tusculum.edu. More information about the university is available at www.tusculum.edu.

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

Loudmouth Karaoke at Michael Waltrip Brewing Company - Bristol, VA on Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm

THURSDAY

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

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment 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 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

TRIVIA BINGO DJ NIGHT

TUESDAY

Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café

Johnson City TN

DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom Erwin, TN 5pm

Trivia at The Corner Bar Bristol, VA 8pm

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

Trivia at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 7:00pm

TUESDAY Singo at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 6:30pm

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. Slangy greeting

2. Speck

3. Wise threesome

4. Light thing

5. "Peter and ____ Wolf"

6. Peppermint Pattie maker

7. Andean land

8. Whoopi's medium role

9. Gladly accept

10. Abner adjective

11. "This ____ test"

12. Geographical abbr.

13. Sound of support

18. To the nth degree

22. ___ carte

24. Arrivederci

26. Amts. of heat

27. Publicizing

28. Demi of "Ghost"

29. Photography icon Adams

30. Funny show

ACROSS

1. Easter roasts

5. Printed mistake

9. Children's author Bartone

14. "____ a Putty Tat" (Tweety short)

15. Tended a garden

16. Famed horse of Chincoteague

17. He caught a perfect World Series game

19. Play loudly

20. Peaceful relations

21. Harold's friend, in a 2004 movie

23. Freon initials

25. "Sweet Home ___"

30. 1996 Keanu Reeves film

33. Eye, in Acapulco

35. Actress Martha

36. Continental bills

37. Frolicking run

39. Old Dodge models

42. "Your excellency"

43. Have ____ to the ground

45. Spot on the air

47. "In the," in Italian

48. Queen's attendant

52. Lawyer to avoid 53. ____-cone

54. Bird sound

57. Virus of Africa

61. "The Terminator" character ___Connor

65. Parted ways

67. Soap star Susan

68. Expy.

69. "If ___ $1000000" (Barenaked Ladies single)

70. Fruit packaging unit

71. 1998 N.L. M.V.P.

72. The Chaneys

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

31. Pseudo suffix

32. Budget ___-Car

33. Ph.D. hurdles

34. Man in a whale

38. Is worthwhile

40. There, in Italian

41. Some exams

44. Valens who sang "Donna"

46. Roadside eatery

49. Bk. before Esth.

50. Hand holders?

51. Prosecutor's request at a murder hearing

55. Nevada city near the California border

56. Abbreviation that may mean the writer's running out of room

58. Emperor who succeeded Galba

59. Emulate a tower in Pisa

60. Contributes

61. Utah's capital, for short

62. Gold (prefix)

63. Sony competitor

64. Step into character

OF THE WEEK PETS

Kiki

Meet Kiki !!! I came in with my little babies and they have all been adopted. Now it’s my turn to be taken care of and pampered. I am 1 yr old, 7 lbs and the sweetest girl, beautiful green eyes, I love to

be petted, good with kids and other cats, spayed, up to date on my vaccinations and microchipped. Call the rescue to schedule an appointment to meet me.

Guber

Meet Guber! He’s a 1 yr old energetic French Bulldog mix, 28 lbs and is a shy boy until he warms up to you. Guber’s owners were in their 80’s and he was too much for them. He did well with the trainer that they had for him and

learned basic commands. Guber has never been around kids or cats, but is ok around other dogs. He has been neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped.

If you are interested in adopting : The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Shelter

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

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

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

Cryptogram:

"Confronted with the choice, the American people would choose the policeman's truncheon over the anarchist's bomb."

Dropquote:

"There are many reasons for the decline in royal esteem. One is that so many of the royals are thick."

JOHNSON CITY

SATURDAYS

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

FRIDAY SEPT 1ST

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Upper East TN Celtic Festival

7:00pm at Tipton-Haynes

Historic Site

SATURDAY SEPT 2ND

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Johnson City Farmers Market

8:00am at Founders Park

Upper East TN Celtic Festival

10:00pm at Tipton-Haynes

Historic Site

Auto Show 4:00pm at Winged Deer Park

SUNDAY SEPT 3RD

Hiking Date For Couples

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Sunday Make Break: Fall Painted Rocks

2:00pm at Michael's

BRISTOL

WEDNESDAY AUG 30TH

State Street Farmer's Market

2:00pm at Downtown Center

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO

Open Mic Nite 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

THURSDAY AUG 31ST

“Fall Foliage” Canvas Class

6:00pm at Kil'n Time

Contemporary Ceramics

FRIDAY SEPT 1ST

Rising Stars Of Comedy 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

SATURDAY SEPT 2ND

State Street Farmers Market

8:00am at Downtown Center

State Street Fall Fest 11:00am at The Sessions Hotel

Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library

Super Funny Comedy Show

8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy

KINGSPORT

THURSDAY AUG 31ST

Four Course Wine and Dinner Pairing 5:45pm at MeadowView Conference Center

FRIDAY SEPT 1ST

Final Friday Food Truck Rally

4;00pm at Cherokee & Cumberland

SATURDAY SEPT 2ND

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

Nature: Wolf Howling

10:00am at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

Jericho Shrine Gun & Knife Show 10:00am at Jericho

Shrine Temple

Five Course Whiskey and Dinner

Pairing 7:00pm at MeadowView Conference Center

SUNDAY SEPT 3RD

Jericho Shrine Gun & Knife Show 11:00am at Jericho

Shrine Temple

ELIZABETHTON

FRIDAY SEPT 1ST

Carter County Car Club Cruise In 5:00pm on Elk Avenue

JONESBOROUGH

TUESDAYS

Jonesborough Storytelling Guild

“Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The Intl. Storytelling Center

FRIDAY SEPT 3RD

The Washington County Heritage Fair 11:00am at Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center

SATURDAY SEPT 2ND

Jonesborough Farmers Market 8:00am at Downtown Jonesborough

The Washington County Heritage Fair 10:00am at Historic

Jonesborough Visitors Center

Historic Jonesborough

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

Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tours 2:30pm at Heritage Alliance

ABINGDON, VA

WEDNESDAY AUG 30TH

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

FRIDAY SEPT 1ST

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

SUNDAY SEPT 3RD

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

TENNESSEE FOOTBALL 2023 SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 vs. Virginia

Sept. 9 vs. Austin Peay

Sept. 16 at Florida

Sept. 23 vs. UTSA

Sept. 30 vs. S. Carolina

Oct. 7 Off Week

Oct. 14 vs. Texas A&M

Oct. 21 at Alabama

Oct. 28 at Kentucky

Nov. 4 vs. UConn

Nov. 11 at Missouri

Biker Events

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Useless Facts:

1. August was once the 6th month of the year.

2. Leo and Virgo are the two zodiac signs of the month.

3. There are three birthstones associated with August.

4. There are two birth flowers linked with August.

5. August is the seasonal equivalent of February.

6. Lammas Day is celebrated on August 1st.

7. August 10th is St. Lawrence Day.

8. August marks the end of Dog Days of summer.

9. August has an identity crisis.

10. No other month starts on the same day of the week as August.

Local Events:

1. Great Smokey MTN. Jeep Invasion August 23rd – 27th Pigeon Forge

2. Annual Tree Street Yard Sale August 26th

3. 3rd Annual Bike Wash, Bike Show, Audio Competition August 26th 11am at Tulips

4. 1st Annual First Freewill Baptist Church Bike & Car Show 10am – 4pm Sept. 2nd Johnson City, TN

5. Rhythm & Roots Sept 8th – 10th

6. Bristol Race Sept 15th – 17th

7. Biker Wear & Jericho Bike Wash, Bike Show Sept 17th at Biker Wear

Bike Night:

1. Wednesday – 19E Pit Stop

2. Wednesday – Jonesboro VFW – Dog Tags

3. Thursday - Quaker Steak & Lube

4. Friday – Tulips

5. Greenville Peacemakers Bike Night August 5th Greenville Club House

Rides:

1. Suicide Prevention Poker Run August 26th

2. Tri-Cities Takeover August 27th

Rallies:

1. 30th Anniversary 4 Corners Bike Rally Aug. 31st – Sept 4th Durango & Ignacio, Colorado

2. Thunder In The Smokies Sept 8th – 10th Maggie Valley NC

Nov. 18 vs. Georgia

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Hello everyone, hope your summer is all you hoped for. It’s hard to believe that it is already August and summer is almost over, but there is still a lot to do. August was originally the eighth month of the year when January and February were added to the year before March by King Numa Pompilius, who also gave it 29 days. Julius Caesar added two days when he created the Julian calendar in 46 BC, giving it its modern length of 31 days. In 8 BC, it was renamed in honor of Emperor Augustus. The name Augustus is Latin and means “the venerable one” or “the great one”. August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and the fifth of seven months to have a length of 31 days. Its zodiac sign is Leo and was originally named Sextilis in Latin because it was the

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6th month in the original tenmonth Roman calendar under Romulus in 753 BC, with March being the first month of the year. About 700 BC, it became the eighth month when January and February were added to the year before March by King Numa Pompilius, who also gave it 29 days. Julius Caesar added two days when he created the Julian calendar in 46 BC (AUC 708), giving it its modern length of 31 days. In 8 BC, it was renamed in honor of Emperor Augustus. According to a Senatus consultum quoted by Macrobius, he chose this month because it was the time of several of his great triumphs, including the conquest of Egypt. Commonly repeated lore has it that August has 31 days because Augustus wanted his month to match the length of Julius Caesar's July, but this is an invention of the 13th century scholar Johannes de Sacrobosco. Sextilis in fact had 31 days before it was renamed, and it was not chosen for its length. The month of August is often a calm and quiet time of year and the light list of celebrations reflects that stillness. It's a time to relax before the school year starts. But, there are plenty of days to celebrate time with your pets or summertime cuisine. In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, August falls in the season of summer. In the Southern Hemisphere,

the month falls during the season of winter. In many European countries, August is the holiday month for most workers. Numerous religious holidays occurred during August in ancient Rome. Certain meteor showers take place in August. The Kappa Cygnids take place in August, with the dates varying each year. The Alpha Capricornids meteor shower takes place as early as July 10 and ends at around August 10, and the Southern Delta Aquariids take place from mid-July to mid-August, with the peak usually around July 28–29. The Perseids, a major meteor shower, typically takes place between July 17 and August 24, with the days of the peak varying yearly. The star

cluster of Messier 30 is best observed around August. Among the aborigines of the Canary Islands, especially among the Guanches of Tenerife, the month of August received in the name of Beñesmer or Beñesmen, which was also the harvest festival held this month. August's birthstones are the peridot, sardonyx, and spinel. Its birth flower is the gladiolus or poppy, meaning beauty, strength of character, love, marriage and family

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PPRESENTS RESENTS

PRESENTS

THE MOCKINGBIRD SINGS

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 7:30 PM

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 7:30 PM

September 22 7:30 pm

September 22 7:30 pm

September 23 7:30 pm

September 23 7:30 pm

September 24 2:30 pm

September 24 2:30

September 29 7:30 pm 29 7:30 pm

September 30 7:30 pm

September 30 7:30 pm

October 1 2:30 pm

October 1 2:30 pm

Music by Richard Rodgers by Rodgers

Book & lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II lyrics by II Original choreography by Agnes de Mille Original choreography Agnes de Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs on the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs

BOOK BY DR NANCY HAMBLEN ACUFF, TERRY HARKLEROAD, & SHARON CORT

Home Cooked Wine Pairings by

Growing up in the south, particularly from our “neck of the woods,” you learn early on the importance of good eatin’. I’m sure I’m not alone in reminiscing about all those meals at Grandmas, where the whole family squeezed in elbowto-elbow to indulge in her home cooking. In fact, with most of my childhood memories having turned to fuzzy clips of vague emotions, these times of celebration and post-church family fellowship are some of the only clear recollections I have left. As I’ve gotten older and broadened my culinary horizons, I still have to admit that as much as I love exploring other cuisines, my heart will always belong to the simple, greasy, down-home dishes of Appalachia. But how will that ever co-exist with my newfound love of French wine? Beautifully, it turns out!

When I decided to make my piece this week about pairing vino with classic southern dishes, I had no intention of making them France specific. But as I reviewed my brainstorming chicken scratch, I was surprised to see that every single glass was from the land of the Louvre, and try as I might, I could not dream up a better pairing. So as crazy as it sounds, it seem s the hills of the French countryside might in fact have something in common with the sticks and hollers of Appalachia.

When I was thinking up my favorite country dishes, naturally I started with my absolute favorite breakfast staple- gravy and biscuits. My Granny used to bake drop biscuits called “cat heads” because they were, you guessed it, as big as a cat’s head. They weren’t the fluffy, golden and perfectly symmetrical buttermilk versions most of the rest of the world is used to, but there was pure

deliciousness in every lumpy bite; particularly when smothered with her famous sausage gravy. Fried and crumbled in her biggest skillet, the woman never measured anything, just using pure instinct and years of experience to add the perfect amounts of whole milk, flour and seasonings to the ample pool of grease. As I pondered what wine could possibly hold up to this hearty concoction that seems to be all over the board and typically consumed early in the day, only 1 answer came to mind- classic Champagne. I’m a firm believer that most problems can be solved with bubbles, and if you’re ever in a predicament where you need a wine that will play off a little bit of everything, it’s a great go-to. Champagne in particular has a more yeasty flavor than other sparkling wines, making it a great match for biscuits and gravy. While it offers a creamy nuttiness, it’s still light enough to not be extra weight on an already heavy meal. Remember, all sparkling wine is commonly referred to as Champagne incorrectly, but TRUE Champagne must come from the Champagne region of France. Try to get one that has been aged for a couple years, but if you’re ballin on a budget, there are some terrific NonVintage (NV) options out there that won’t break the bank.

For the next course, there’s no way I could cultivate a list of home cooked cuisine without mentioning soup beans and corn bread. There’s hardly another scent in this world that can make me go as wild as a big pot of simmering pintos on a stovetop with a cast iron skillet full of cornbread in the oven below. You can eat them however you want, but my preferred method is to ladle a giant spoonful of beans over a hunk of crumbled cornbread and top it with a couple dashes of Texas Pete. On a cold winter day, nothing will warm your bones better, I assure you. But what sort of wine would be the perfect

complement to such a simple but filling concoction? My mind immediately traveled to Burgundy. French pinot has an earthiness that plays well with the beans, while still having just enough structure to stand up to the added texture of being cooked in pig fat. Aim for a nice Cote de Nuit Village wine for a full-bodied Burgundy experience without the hefty price tag of the well-known Grand Cru vineyards.

For suppertime in the south, I had 3 staples immediately come to mind and they all deserved an honorable mention and pairing suggestion. I felt it was only fair to give you a seafood, a white meat and a red meat option, depending on your mood. For the fish dish, there was no way I could avoid discussing shrimp and grits. This savory blending of seafood and breakfast carbs for dinner is the meal that changed my mind about crustaceans as a teenager, and the addition of spicy andouille sausage is the perfect way to round out this deliciousness. The only way it could be any better is with a big glass of Sancerre. While most would think that Sauvignon Blanc would be far too citrusy or delicate for a meal this robust, this French version of the grape is actually quite versatile and is a fabulous complement to more savory flavors. It still holds the characteristic green, white and yellow fruit profiles, but has a salinity that creates perfect balance to full flavors.

If you’re in the mood for something with feathers, how about pairing a glass of French chardonnay with a big bowl of chicken and dumplings?

A white Burgundy is a great option for this one-pot meal. Opt for a Cote de Beaune over Chablis, as these tend to be oaked, giving them more of the creaminess to play off the texture of the dumplings. I feel that Chablis being unoaked would be too light and fruity for a dish this savory.

Finally if you’re craving something carnivorous, let’s go read all the way

Kathie Scalf

with a pan full of meat loaf and a bottle of Bordeaux. This classic red blend would not only go great with a thick slice of loaf straight out of the oven, but would also be the perfect way to wash down a leftover meatloaf sandwich on white bread. Bordeaux, particularly styles from the Left Bank which contain more cabernet sauvignon, have delicious, grippy tannins that help balance out the fattiness of the red meat. You could also add a splash of this vino to jazz up your standard ketchup based glaze!

If there is 1 thing I could hammer home to everyone I know, it would be “don’t be afraid of wine!” All these things sounds so fancy and complicated when in reality, most wines can be quite versatile. Don’t be scared to match your favorite comfort foods with grapes from far-away lands that are a little hard to pronounce. They always say opposites attract, and when it comes to food and wine, that couldn’t be more true!

- Kathie

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Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One

In 1996 Hollywood released a remake of the 1960's television series "Mission Impossible" starring Tom Cruise, and here we are in 2023 with the latest film in the successful franchise "Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One". Cruise continues in the role of IMF agent Ethan Hunt, along with fellow agents Luther (Ving Rhames) and Benji (Simon Pegg). The trio is also assisted by IIsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a disavowed MI6 agent who allied with Hunt's team in the 2015 MI film "Rogue Nation". The film follows the 2018 release "Fallout" and is the seventh installment in the series. The latest film features Hunt on a mission to retrieve a key from the aforementioned IIsa, on whom IMF has placed a bounty. Hunt manages to find IIsa in the Arabian Desert, and advises her to lay low due to the bounty on her, but not before a fight with the bounty hunters. When he travels back to the U.S., Hunt sneaks into a meeting of the various intelligence agencies where he learns about an experimental Artificial Intelligence called the Entity that has managed to go rogue. The Entity has infiltrated intelligence networks and military systems causing panic among those in charge. Ethan decides he must

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find a way to destroy the AI, so he and his teammates head to the airport in Abu Dhabi where they plan to intercept the holder of half a key, of which if united its other half, could lead to world domination for the holder of said key. The intelligence community has sent operatives to catch Ethan, so not only is he after the holder of part of the key, he must outwit and outrun the agents after him. While at the airport he encounters the mysterious Grace (Hayley Atwell), who is a professional thief. Ethan and Grace soon find themselves a target at the airport and devise a way to escape. While at the airport, a man from Ethan's past makes an unexpected appearance, but will play a huge role in the film's plot. Grace, being the expert thief, escapes Ethan and takes a flight to Rome, where she is arrested and rescued by Ethan who manages to track her down. The excitement in Rome is action packed with a car chase for the ages that even manages some humorous moments despite all that's at stake. After the whirlwind chase, Grace again escapes from Ethan, but the two eventually cross paths again in Venice where arms dealer Alanna Mitsopolis (Vanessa Kriby) shows up and is directly involved in the search for the keys. The mystery man I mentioned earlier is Gabriel (Easi Morales), a powerful terrorist and a major adversary of Ethan, who is also coveting the keys so he can control the Entity to control the world, but then what good villain wouldn't? The action then moves from Italy to the Alps, where the mission involves the Innsbruck bound Orient Express. The train is where Alanna will meet the buyer of the keys, but her efforts are thwarted by the IMF team, involving plenty of action and thrills. The film ends with a tease for Part 2 of the film, which will hit theaters in June 2024. I can't say enough about the

action and intrigue in this film, as I expect such from MI films, and they never disappoint. Cruise had stated these two films would end the series, but later decided to continue in his role as Ethan Hunt. The stunts in the film are thrilling, as each film attempts to top its predecessor. The film is directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who has directed two previous MI films, and his familiarity with the series serves the film well. The movie is one of the most expensive ever made, and you can clearly

understand why after viewing the film. If you are a fan of the MI films, this latest in the series will definitely please you. If you have never seen any of the previous films, start them now and let them lead up the action-packed "Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part 1". I encourage you to run to the theater like Cruise does in all these films. Now playing in theaters.

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Sep 13 Ben Folds

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

Oct 14 Lady SupremeTribute to Diana Ross

Oct 19 Farm & Fun Time featuring Rodney Crowell

Oct 21 Bristol Truth & Freedom Music Festival

Nov 4 James Gregory

Nov 9 Gaelic Storm

Nov 10 Kathy Mattea

Nov 11 Chi-Town Transit AuthorityTribute to Chicago

Nov 15 Henry Rollins

Nov 19 Joan Osborne

BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION

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Nov 1 Foreigner

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Dec 2 Theory of a Dead Man and Skillet

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Sep 8 The Black Jacket Symphony: Saturday Night Fever

Sep 15 Rend Collective

Sep 20 Daniel Tosh

Nov 16 Rodney Carrington

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Sep 12 Artrageous

Sep 23 Creedence Revived

Sep 30 Switchfoot

Oct 1 Etta May & The Southern Fried Chicks

Oct 14 Shenandoah

Oct 28 Firehouse

Nov 16 Bret Michaels

Nov 18 Brian Culbertson

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Sep 18 Daniel Tosh

Sep 26 Chicago

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Sep 22 Koe Wetzel

Sep 27 Nickelback with Brantley Gilbert & Josh Ross

Oct 6 Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick

Oct 16 Shania Twain

Nov 3 Tool

Nov 24 Kiss: End of the Road Tour

Dec 8 Lauren Daigle

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Aug 24 Billy Strings

Aug 31 Hardy

Sep 14 Parker McCollum

Sep 28 Jon Pardi

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Sep 29 Crowder

Nov 19 The Newsboys

Dec 26 The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays

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Oct 4 The Wallflowers

Oct 7 Henry Cho

Oct 8 Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Oct 10 Brad Upton

Nov 13 Graham Nash

Dec 9 Dave Barnes

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Sep 4 & 6 Nickel Creek

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Sep 29 & 30 Little Feat

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Oct 3 Janelle Monae

Oct 7 Lucinda Williams and Her Band

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Oct 17 Nick Cave

Oct 18 Wheeler Walker Jr.

Oct 12-22 Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit

Oct 23-24 Kesha

Oct 25 Brandy Clark

Oct 29 Steve Hackett

Oct 31 Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade

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Sep 5 Cypress Hill

Sep 12 /13 Artic Monkeys

Oct 3 & 4 Noah Kahan

Oct 5 Hozier

Oct 7 Brothers Osborne

Oct 14 Darius Rucker

Oct 21 Mt. Joy

Oct 22 Fantasia

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

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Sep 20 Wu-Tang Clan

Sep 22 Avenged Sevenfold

Sep 29 Thomas Rhett

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Oct 6-8 Phish

Oct 9 Jonas Brothers

Oct 11 John Mayer

Oct 19 Depeche Mode

Oct 23 Kiss End of the Road

Oct 25 Queen & Adam Lambert

BROOKLYN BOWL

Oct 19 Phillip Phillips

Oct 31 Here Come the Mummies

Dec 9 49 Winchester

GEODIS PARK

Sep 22 Pink with Brandi Carlile & Grouplove

BROWN COUNTY MUSIC CENTER

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Sep 8 Grand Funk Railroad

Sep 9 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Sep 16 Warrant, Lita Ford and Bullet Boys

Sep 20 Tanya Tucker

Sep 21 Beth Hart

Sep 22 Squeeze and the Psychedelic Furs

Sep 30 Rodney Carrington

Oct 5 Brian Setzer

Oct 7 Christopher Cross

Oct 15 Patti LaBelle

Oct 17 Yes

Oct 18 Collective Soul

Oct 19 The Zombies

Oct 20 Craig Morgan

Oct 22 LeAnn Rimes

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Oct 26 -28 Hardy with Lainey Wilson

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Sep 24 Wheeler Walker Jr

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Oct 20 The Wood Brothers

Oct 21 Leftover Salmon’s Brew Ridge Jam

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It’s a Monday morning and I’m sitting in my office. I’ve been here for well over an hour, mostly alternating between staring at the blank page in the word processor and staring at my calendar and all the colorful dots it contains. I can safely say that 2023 is, very possibly, the busiest year of my life so far. I wonder if maybe after a few years of being not busy, this degree of busy just seems so due to life getting more “normal.”

But I do suspect some of this is my own doing, as thrice this year (see, breaking out the fancy words) I have accidentally overextended myself. Now, you may be asking yourself “How does one accidentally overextend themselves?” The answer is simple. I said “yes” to some things without realizing they were all going to be within rapid succession of one another. So suddenly that gig

Too Much

you said “yes” to back in March for August has arrived, and you said “yes” to three other things at the same time, and the next thing you know you’re completely exhausted. The panic always sets in on a Monday. You sit and you look at the calendar app of your choice, I typically do this with my coffee on my iPad. You think about all you need to do that week, and you look to see what is ahead. I’ll assume there are maybe one to two things, then you look and see you have only two free days for the next two weeks. That is when the feeling of dread and panic sets in. As you look at it and you think “Wait, how did I do this to myself?”

It’s one thing to do it yourself once during the year, but now I’ve done it almost three times and I’m starting to worry about myself a bit. Burnout is very real, and I think I have a bad habit of not recognizing when it happens. I tend to

push myself too much. I often think I’m not being “creative enough,” working “hard enough,” or “doing enough.” I put all those things into quotes as there very much is a cultural mentality that you’re supposed to wear yourself down into an emotionless stump. Yet I don’t buy that, usually. I think as a creative human we need rest and often rest is when we do our best thinking. Whenever I have trouble trying to find the best way to approach a project, I’ll often go to an antique mall or thrift store and just wander around. I’m also thinking about the project, and usually just poking around those places will kick off the dust and I’ll find the angle I’m looking for. If I had spent that time instead in my office just pacing and feeling pressure to come up with “something,” I don’t think it would be good.

As Fall is right around the

corner the question for me is will I over-book myself yet again? This is my favorite time of the year coming up, and I want to enjoy it very much. I know my October is already looking a bit like it may be a little overbooked, but most of that should be fun things. But, nonetheless, rest is important. A friend told me recently when I was pushing myself to get something done before a deadline “You can’t pour from an empty well.”

This is true, and words I need to keep in mind. When I look back on this year I will surely think of it as one of the busiest of my life, but I hope it will also look back on it as the year when I began to realize that you need to build in breaks to keep yourself from falling apart. See you next week.

By Andy Ross theloaferonlineprint @gmail.com