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Hello Friends!

Brrrrrr these mornings at the bus stop with my daughter are chilly! How are you liking these cooler temps? I have heard a lot of people say that like it better. I always hate to complain about the hot too much because I don’t really care for cold. I love Fall and the chill in the air and I enjoy a good snow but I am very cold natured.

National Comic Book Day is this week. Did you love comic books as a kid or do you still love them as an adult? I think they are pretty cool but I have only bought them for my kids. I think it would be a great idea to visit a local comic book store this week and support a small local business! Whatever you do this week I hope you are happy and healthy!

I hope you all have a great week!

Create Appalachia’s Arts@Work Summit Sets the Stage for Regional Film Industry Development

Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, 2023

Kingsport Higher Education Center & Create Appalachia’s Kingsport Center for Art & Technology

$50 for a one-day ticket, $75 for a two-day ticket

Registration: www.createappalachia. org/artswork-economicdevelopment-summit-2023/

As part of its mission to grow artsrelated business and entrepreneurship in the Appalachian Highlands, Create Appalachia is convening industry partners to host a two-day summit focused on building the film industry in the region. On Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23, the summit will lay the foundation for a regional hub dedicated to increasing regional film production and postproduction opportunities.

Featured keynote speakers include Dan Cox, Kingsport Native and ETSU Digital Media graduate. Cox is an award-

winning special effects supervisor whose work is featured in numerous Hollywood film projects, including Avatar, Captain America, and Happy Feet. Saturday Keynote speakers are Food Network Chefs Tanya Cauthen, winner of Chopped 2017, and Torece Gregoire, “Chef T,” Hell’s Kitchen runner-up and proprietor of Union 41, a new restaurant in Bristol. There will be breakout sessions, workshops, town hall meetings and panel discussions focused working in film and television. Topics will include finding funding for projects, low-cost production techniques, and more. There will be ample time for networking and even some opportunities for portfolio reviews by professionals. Details are being added as confirmed at www. createappalachia.org.

Cher Cornett, Create Appalachia’s founder, believes the timing is perfect to foster a filmmaking community. “The 2023 Arts@Work summit will not only provide numerous opportunities for film professionals, students, educators,

and economic development stakeholders to network and learn,” Cornett says, “it will also showcase our own regional talent and resources, while providing inspiration and opportunities for media creatives.”

The Arts@Work conference will be held jointly at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, with some sessions at nearby Kingsport’s Create Appalachia Center for Arts & Technology. Event Fees are $50 for

one day, and $75 for two days. There are limited free tickets for students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at: www.createappalachia.org/ artswork-economic-developmentsummit-2023/

For more information about CA and its mission, visit createappalachia. org. To inquire about Summit portfolio reviews, please email cher@createappalachia.org

Bristol TN/Va

WEDNESDAY Sept 20th

Jason Edwards 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

THURSDAY Sept 21st

Alma Russ 5:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Jason Lloyd 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

The Minks 10:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

FRIDAY Sept 22nd

Sam West 5:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Florencia & the Feeling 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Trevor Meade 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

The Great Big Hug 9:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

SATURDAY Sept 23rd

Servility 3:30pm at Cascade Draft House

MONDAY Sept 25th

Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Johnson City

TUESDAY Sept 19th

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

WEDNESDAY Sept 20th

Rheva & Keegan’s

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

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

THURSDAY Sept 21st

Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Austin Meade

8:00pm at Capone’s

FRIDAY Sept 22nd

Asylum Suite 8:00pm at Tulips

American Grub And Pub

Kayla McKinney and Twisted Trail

9:00pm at Wild Wing Cafe

Jon Charles Dwyer | Jacob

Danielsen-Moore | Brian Wakefield & His Robot 10:00pm at Capone’s

SATURDAY Sept 23rd

Dan Herrell & The Troubadours

8:00pm at Tulips American

Grub And Pub

Tumbling River Band 10:00pm at Capone’s

SUNDAY Sept 24th

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

Kingsport

FRIDAY Sept 22nd

J.R. and The Big Guns

7:00pm at Lakeview Marina

Chancellor Lawson 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

Full Sirkle

9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

SATURDAY Sept 23rd

Savage Outlaws

7:00pm at Lakeview Marina

Secondhand Smoke

9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

Jonesborough

Friday Sept 22nd

Sam Lewis 7:00pm at Music on the Square

BLOUNTVILLE

SATURDAY Sept 23rd

The Tides Band 7:00pm at the Outdoorsman

Bluff City

SATURDAY Sept 23rd

Chris Long 7:00pm at Riverside

Taphouse at South Fork

Abingdon, Va

THURSDAY Sept 21st

The Wilson Springs Hotel 6:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Saturday Sept 23rd

Wires and Wood 5:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Bristol,

Dave Eggar Unveils the Timeless Magic of the Cello

Seven-time Grammy nominee Dave Eggar presents “Cello Song,” a romantic evening celebrating the powerful voice of the cello across the ages, on Saturday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood, VA. With the accompaniment of guitarist Phil Faconti, classics such as Bach’s suites will live beside athletic Bluegrass hoedowns and reverential worship songs in an unforgettable evening of cello magic. Tickets are $15 at the door. All children and students will be admitted free. For more information and to make reservations please visit proartva.org.

Eggar’s mission to “not just cross over, but to cross

through” multiple genres of music is apparent in all his releases. Whether it’s classical, reggae, bluegrass, jazz, pop, or world music, he finds a common voice within his musical vocabulary and introduces it with his own unique and imaginative vision. Eggar has appeared as a featured solo performer at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Barbican Center London, the Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center and more. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the Juilliard School’s Doctoral Program.

Phil Faconti has performed throughout the United States and in Europe as a solo guitarist. His unique blend of classical, flamenco and contemporary styles create a captivating, elegant and expressive musical journey for the listener. He’s opened for John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival and performed on the Today Show with Isac Elliot, up-and-coming pop star from Finland. Faconti studied at the classical music conservatory in Brooklyn College.

Tickets to the 47th Pro-Art season are on sale now. Explore the complete schedule of events, purchase season tickets, and make reservations at proartva. org. Individual shows over the course of the season range in price up to $20, while a season ticket to 30 performances can be purchased for $40—less than $2 per show! Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 47th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Dickenson County residents are eligible for free season tickets thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Columbus Phipps Foundation. To request tickets email pro-art@ uvawise.edu or call (276) 376-4520.

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

Pro-Art office at pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, 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 C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.

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

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

Trivia at Aubrey’s Johnson City 7pm

WEDNESDAY Trivia at Tipsy Toad

Jonesborough, TN 7pm

Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom

Bristol, VA 7pm

Trivia at Aubrey’s Bristol 7pm

THURSDAY

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

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

events added

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 Singo at Aubrey’s Bristol 7:00 PM

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. Still sleeping

2. Go up

3. Frisco sch.

4. Incense

5. CIA operative (abbr.)

6. Secular

7. Far from electrifying

8. Finally

9. Confusion

10. Cousin of an ostrich

11. Meeting memo abbr.

12. "___ Dawn" (war film)

13. Ending for second or vision

18. Country bordering Tibet

22. East African language (abbr.)

24. Boat with an open hold

26. "And higher," on a sale rack sign

27. Subject of a treasured 1922 Flaherty documentary

28. Urged (on)

ACROSS

1. In ____ (going nowhere)

5. Jessica of "The Love Guru"

9. Brightly colored aquarium fish

14. 2005 "American Idol" singer Bo

15. Ayn's John

16. Shade of brown

17. Indispensible

19. Healthily red

20. Crusoe's creator

21. Gap

23. Film rate (abbr.)

25. Was affected by an idol, perhaps

30. Not young

33. "___ be a shame if..."

35. Corporate image

36. Suddenly run (at)

37. Kindergarten students

39. One of the Earp brothers

42. Ode or haiku

43. Bjork's "___ Our Hands"

45. Farm output

47. Takes too much (abbr.)

48. Try with little chance of success

52. Washington post

53. Result of a too-high BAC

54. ___ Island

57. Munched, biblically

61. Latin line dance

65. Bindings

67. Balkan native

68. Doesn't keep up

69. Old Roman years

70. Comedian Artie

71. Stallone and Stone

72. Pope of the 16th century

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

29. Regards

30. Heavy, as a favorite

31. Neighbor of Lib.

32. Household pest, for short

33. "May ____ you?"

(suitor's request)

34. Share with the church

38. Dutch pop singer

40. Three, in Venice

41. Designer Oldham

44. Fertilizer material

46. Play with, like a puppy

49. Stylized Japanese theater

50. Trendy pencil-topper dolls, once

51. Sacred observance

55. "____ M for Murder"

56. Like challah bread

58. Shore eagle

59. Wine, when combined

60. Computer key

61. Quarter of M

62. "Are you a man ___ mouse?"

63. Dijon denial

64. Kind of order

66. Dunderhead

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

Facebook: bridgehome

bridgehome.org

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

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

Sudoku Crossword

Cryptogram:

"Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there."

Dropquote:

"He has turned defensive boxing into a poetic art. Trouble is, nobody ever knocked anybody out with a poem."

JOHNSON CITY

SATURDAYS

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

THURSDAY SEPT 21ST

Farmers Market 10:00am at ETSU Pridewalk

Storytime in the Park 10:30am at King Commons Park

IBN Biz Lunch 11:30am at Golden Corral

FRIDAY SEPT 22ND

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Indoor Drive-in Movie Night

5:30pm at Johnson City Parks and Rec

SATURDAY SEPT 23RD

Johnson City Love & Hiking

Date For Couples (Self-Guided)

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Johnson City Farmers Market

8:00am at Founders Park

Autumn Fest 11:00am at Wrecking Crew Harley-Davidson

TriPride Festival 2023 11:00am at Founders Park

SUNDAY SEPT 24TH

Hiking Date For Couples

7:00am at Willow Springs Park

THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO

BRISTOL

WEDNESDAY SEPT 20TH

State Street Farmer's Market

2:00pm at Downtown Center

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

THURSDAY SEPT 21ST

Fall Feels Canvas Class

6:00pm at Kil'n Time

Contemporary Ceramics

FRIDAY SEPT 22ND

Andy Woodhull 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

SATURDAY SEPT 23RD

State Street Farmers Market

8:00am at Downtown Center

5th Annual Bristol PepperFest

11:00am at Believe in Bristol

Hoppy Possum: Southern Brewers Cup 2:00pm at Anderson Park

Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library

Andy Woodhull 8:00pm, 10:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

KINGSPORT

FRIDAY SEPT 22ND

Final Friday Food Truck Rally

4;00pm at Cherokee & Cumberland

SATURDAY SEPT 23RD

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

Nature: Wolf Howling

10:00am at Bays Mountain

Park & Planetarium

Fall Folk Arts Festival 10:00am at Exchange Place

SUNDAY SEPT 24TH

Pink Bridal Show Tri-Cities

1:00pm at MeadowView Center

ELIZABETHTON

FRIDAY SEPT 22ND

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

SATURDAY SEPT 23RD

Main Street Block Party 4:00pm at Downtown Elizabethton

JONESBOROUGH

TUESDAYS

Jonesborough Storytelling Guild

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

SATURDAY SEPT 21ST

Jonesborough Farmers Market 8:00am at Downtown Jonesborough

Historic Jonesborough

Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn

State Historic Site

Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tours 2:30pm at Heritage Alliance

SUNDAY SEPT 24TH

Taste of TN Festival Showcase

12:00pm at Heritage Alliance

ABINGDON, VA

WEDNESDAY SEPT 20TH

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon

Community Center

FRIDAY SEPT 22ND

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

Biker Events sponsored by biker wear

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

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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

August is the Hottest month of the year so stay in the shade and drank a lot of water.

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Time to Get Medieval at the 8th Annual Tennessee Medieval Faire

The 8th annual Tennessee Medieval Faire invites you to travel back in time to 501 AD to “Live the Age of Chivalry.” The festival will open on October 7 and run for three consecutive weekends on Saturdays and Sundays. This outdoor, interactive, family-friendly event will spring to life in Harriman, just west of Knoxville.

“King Arthur has married Guinevere and united Britain, but now the Nordics are invading! Instead of war, Arthur tries diplomacy by inviting them his anniversary festival. Will it work? Come and see!” said Barrie Paulson, VP/Director.

Patrons are encouraged to come to the festival with a sense of play. Wearing a medieval costume is optional, but patrons can enter the costume contest to win a prize. Patrons can also perform a talent on stage in the Gong Show and be knighted after the chess matches. For the more romantic, folk dancing and

speed courting are available. There will also be unicorn photo opportunities, goat petting, axethrowing, corn hole, giant chess, steel drum, and other games.

Throughout the eight-acre medieval village, professional entertainers will perform at scheduled times. Shows will include jousting tournaments, combat chess, comedy shows, children’s shows, and Celtic music. Patrons can also meet and interact with costumed street characters. Please visit the website for entertainment details: tmfaire.com/medieval-faireentertainment/. Schedules will be available online and at the festival.

Adding to the festivities will be a variety of juried craft vendors, selling period costumes, accessories, and gifts. Food will be available for purchase, including turkey legs, BBQ, grilled meat and vegetable wraps, sandwiches, and desserts. Hot and cold beverages will also

be available, including beer for adults ages 21 or older with a valid photo ID. Vendors are independent businesses and accept cash and credit.

The Tennessee Medieval Faire will be open rain or shine. The dates are October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2023. Hours are 11am6pm ET. The festival is located at 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, TN. Free field parking is provided, with handicap parking available near the entrance. The grounds consist of semi-rugged terrain with grass and some topography. Admission prices include all taxes and fees and are $20 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 and under. Tickets may be purchased online at https://darkhorsellc. ticketspice.com/tennesseemedieval-faire-2023 or on festival days at the ticket house for cash or credit. There will be no ATM onsite, so patrons are encouraged purchase festival beverage tickets (online and at the festival) and

to bring cash for purchases, tips, and convenience.

Although there is no public camping onsite, a list of local accommodations has been provided by Roane Tourism: https://www.roanetourism.com/ stay/list/ Festival rules include: No firearms or sharp weapons, and metal-bladed weapons must be sheathed and zip-tied. Service animals only. All costumes and behavior should be familyfriendly, and footwear is required. No outside food or drink (except for those with small children or a medical condition).

The festival sponsors include: The City of Harriman, Roane Tourism, and Anytime Fitness. For more information, please visit https://tmfaire.com/, sign up for the e-newsletter for ticket discounts, and like and follow the Tennessee Medieval Faire on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ tennesseemedievalfaire.

Inspiration Is Everywhere... If You Know Where To Look

A quick internet search of the word "inspiration" leads to numerous quotes looking to help boost the hopes of the people who are searching for ways to pull themselves up and brighten their day.

The best inspiration can be found through your own experiences. Your successes can inspire you to continue that path and create more successful experiences. Negative experiences can create lessons that teach you how to cope in ways you had not previously considered.

Inspiration can be found in the lives of the people you care for. Their experiences create life lessons that can promote a positive outlook. By talking your loved ones through their experiences, you learn more about yourself and how you would handle certain situations.

Positivity creates a better world. Actively searching for inspiration can completely change your outlook and promote a better mentality.

Social Sentiments

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35 Years of Experience

Music by Richard Rodgers Book & lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Gather your flannels and prepare your harvests, fall is finally upon us! Saturday, September 23 at 2:50a is the official date and time for this year’s autumnal equinox, and following a summer of recordsetting heat I am beyond ready for longer nights and cooler temperatures. Beyond the fact that cold weather months are my preferred time to thrive in general, there are certain things about this time of year that bring me immense joy that you may or may not already know about. For that reason and to avoid gatekeeping, I am going to share with you my list of Fall Favorite Things – look out Oprah!

This wouldn’t be a Kathie Scalf certified list without starting at food and beverage. While it’s hard to beat the farm-fresh produce of summer, I must admit I’m a fan of the heartier fare that accompanies cozy nights indoors. Root veggies and roasts, red wines and whiskeys, these are definitely a few of my favorite things! All your fine dining and boutique restaurants will be switching their menus in the surrounding weeks to reflect the season; make your reservations now to be first in line to sample hearty soups, slow roasted meats and spiced desserts. These changes extend far beyond the kitchen and into the lounge as well. Any bar worth their margarita salt will roll out fresh features that incorporate seasonal herbs and flavors into their signature cocktails and update their wine lists to compliment

Fall Favorites

the new cuisine. Summer-centric flavors like melon, lime, basil, and mint will take a backseat to ginger, sage, cinnamon, apples, oranges and nuts, while wines featured by-the-glass will swap light, crisp whites and rose’s for earthy and robust reds. I haven’t confirmed, but I would imagine Juniper, Gourmet, and Timber will be leading the pack in the Tri-Cities when it comes to exceptional seasonal menus.

Long, cold nights are also the perfect time for staying home, which is why another one of my fall favorite things is hosting house parties. Not the kind we all snuck out to in high school of course, but elevated home experiences that are intimate and relaxed and perfect bonding with close family and friends. Start by making custom simmer pots for natural air infusions that will greet your guests from the time they step through the door and create an aroma illusion that sets the tone for a warm, cozy evening. Simply toss orange peels, apple slices, cinnamon sticks and cloves into a pot of boiling water and let it simmer all day, adding fresh water as needed. These pots will not only perfume the air inside your home, it will also add much-needed humidity that is stripped away from constantly running the heat during winter months. Theme nights are always fun and encourage guest participation; choose a topic like “charcuterie,” “Italian,” “soups,” or “Friendsgiving” and go potluck style. Create an online group invite where everyone can list 1 food and 1 beverage item they’re bringing to prevent duplicates, then fill in the gaps as needed. No

cold-weather get-together would be complete without a fire, so invest in a firepit for after-dinner drinks, discussions and s’mores. Everyone will save money and be able to avoid crowded, noisy bars full of people they don’t like and bad music they don’t want to listen to.

Autumn is also the best time of year for festivals. I hate nothing more than suffering through outdoor events in summer months; during September and October the weather is much more agreeable and predictable. From Oktoberfests to Pumpkinfests to harvest grape stomps, it’s time to get your butts outside this Fall. The Tri-Cities is centrally situated for enjoying all of autumn’s splendor and everywhere you turn, folks are celebrating within a 1 hour radius. A quick Google search of “festivals in Tri-Cities TN/western NC” will return more options than you’ll ever have time to commit to and fill your weekends with outdoor family fun. Finally, there’s never a bad time to focus on mental health matters, but October being Depression Awareness Month shines an extra bright light on an issue that affects most everyone I know at some time or the other. I’m someone who has lived with bouts of depression for as long as I can remember, so I will probably do a more in-depth feature article in the coming weeks in honor of this dedicated awareness holiday. In the meantime, we can all use the changing of the seasons to really look inward and work toward improving our headspace. For me, I always have better mental clarity when my living spaces are less cluttered and organized,

by Kathie Scalf

so it’s nice to use the longer evenings stuck indoors to do some housekeeping. Remove things that no longer serve a purpose to make room for the new- that advice can go for your home OR your head. Also use the extra time at home to get in the habit of journaling and reading; sometimes just getting intangible thing out of your brain and making them tangible on paper is enough to clear the muck. Align your mind with the seasons and remember that like leaves on trees, there is beauty in letting go of dying things and that new growth will soon be right around the corner.

These are a just a handful of my favorite fall things, but the list could go on. Create your own list and start ticking things off, because before we know it we will be in full holiday chaos!

XO - Kathie

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park October 2023 Special Events

Come Share in the Glorious Cause of Liberty!

28th Annual Sycamore Stitchers Quilt Show

Friday & Saturday, October 6 & 7

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sunday, October 8

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Free Admission

This three-day exhibition, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers, features a show and demonstrations by local quilters. Bed quilts, wall hangings, holiday and baby quilts, miniatures and antique quilts will be on display.

Bird Walks with the Lee and Lois Herndon TOS Chapter

Saturday, October 7, 14, 21, & 28

8:00 am

Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season.

Gardening Seminar Series: Winterizing Your Garden Beds

Saturday, October 14

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Free Admission

The last instalment for the year of our gardening seminar series will focus on winterizing your garden beds and preparing for Spring. Join master gardener Ben Hunter as share his experiences and techniques for growing the garden of your dreams! Meet in the Visitor Center Gathering Room.

Solar Eclipse in the Park

Saturday, October 14

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free Admission

Join us for the partial solar eclipse and view one of nature’s most spectacular wonders! Activities will include telescope viewing, making a pinhole solar projector, interpretive programs, and coloring sheets for all ages.

Be Safe! Only use ISO certified solar viewing glasses to look at the sun. Eclipse viewing glasses are available in the park gift shop.

Sabine Hill Guided Tour –Featuring Early American Mourning Traditions

Wednesdays, October 4, 11, & 18

1:00 pm

Cost: Adults - $10.00; Seniors: 65 & up, Veterans, & Active Duty - $8.00; Ages 17 & under - $5.00 Tax included Max: 12 per tour

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

Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart 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. 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.

As an added feature, the house will contain exhibits on early American death and mourning traditions. Learn about the clothing, foods, occupations, superstitions and rituals associated with death and funerary traditions in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase.

Death Comes to Sabine Hill

Friday & Saturday, October 20 & 21 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, & 8:30 pm

Admission: $14.00 tax included

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

Visit Sabine Hill State Historic Site for a unique after-hours candlelight tour of the historic Taylor House. Learn about 18th and early 19th century funeral customs, superstitions, mourning attire, funeral food, and much more. Pay your respects to the deceased at the wake and meet historically dressed interpreters throughout the house and grounds as they demonstrate the traditions and professions associated with death and mourning in Early America. Subject matter may be too sensitive for younger visitors. Parental discretion is advised. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Scary Stories at Fort Watauga

Thursday, October 26

7:30 pm

Free Admission

Strange things happen around All Hallows Eve, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… Or Is It?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories, songs, and tales that are sure to send a shiver down your spine and tickle your funny bone. Be sure to bring a chair and dress warmly to ward off the chill.

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.

(Rated PG-13)

Bristol

PARAMOUNT

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

Sep 8-10 Nickel Creek, Margo Price, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Watchhouse, The Mavericks, 49 Winchester, Larkin Poe, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives and more

JOHNSON CITY

FREEDOM HALL

Nov 1 Foreigner

Dec 1 Keith Anderson

Dec 2 Theory of a Dead Man and Skillet

MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Sep 8 The Black Jacket Symphony: Saturday Night Fever

Sep 15 Rend Collective

Sep 20 Daniel Tosh

Nov 16 Rodney Carrington

GREENVILLE

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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

CONCERT SCHEDULE CONCERT SCHEDULE

PINEY FLATS

PINEY FLATS TN

EAST TENNESSEE DISTILLERY

Oct 1 Quiet Riot with Slick Cadillac

Knoxville

TENNESSEE THEATRE

Aug 31 Gladys Knight

Sep 13 Autumn Nicholas

Sep 14 Wayne Newton

Sep 18 Daniel Tosh

Sep 26 Chicago

Sep 28 Tanya Tucker

Oct 7 JohnnySwim

Oct 26 Lewis Black

THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA

Sep 12 Guns n Roses

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

KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM

Aug 24 Billy Strings

Aug 31 Hardy

Sep 14 Parker McCollum

Sep 28 Jon Pardi

Dec 1 & 3 Nate Bargatze

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM:

Sep 24 Joy Koy

Sep 29 Crowder

Nov 19 The Newsboys

Dec 26 The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays

BIJOU THEATRE

Oct 3 Robert Cray

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

Nashville

NASHVILLE TN

RYMAN AUDITORIUM

Sep 4 & 6 Nickel Creek

Sep 17 Squeeze and the Psychedelic Furs (Grand Ole Opry)

Sep 17 Macklemore

Sep 24 Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band

Sep 28 Switchfoot

Sep 29 & 30 Little Feat

Oct 2 Brian Setzer

Oct 3 Janelle Monae

Oct 7 Lucinda Williams and Her Band

Oct 8 Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin

Oct 9 Pat Methany

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

ASCEND AMPHITHEATER

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

Sep 12 Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie

Sep 20 Wu-Tang Clan

Sep 22 Avenged Sevenfold

Sep 29 Thomas Rhett

Oct 1 & 2 Drake

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

Sep 7 Everclear

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

NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

Oct 10 Three Days Grace and Chevelle

Oct 26 -28 Hardy with Lainey Wilson

Hampton va

HAMPTON VA

HAMPTON COLISEUM

Dec 8 & 9 Goose

ASHEVILLE, NC

ASHEVILLE NC

SALVAGE STATION

Aug 18 Darrell Scott’s Electrifying Trio

Aug 25 & 26 Umphrey’s McGee

Sep 17 The Original Wailers

Sep 24 Wheeler Walker Jr

Oc 15 Here Come the Mummies/ Perpetual Groove

Oct 20 The Wood Brothers

Oct 21 Leftover Salmon’s Brew Ridge Jam

EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM ARENA

Sep 26 Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM

Sep 9 Ray LaMontagne

Sep 19 Nick Cave

BRISTOL TN/VA

JOHNSON CITY TN

Halloween Will Sustain Me

When September rolls around I am ready to put out my Halloween decorations. I no longer care if people think it’s too early, but we are entering my time of the year. I need this to sustain me. In those bleak days of 2020, the promise of Halloween kept me going. But as the promise of Halloween turned into the heartbreak of not having any parties, a switch inside me was flipped that said I no longer needed to wait till October to decorate.

2023 has, for me, mostly been a good year. Yet as I stated a few columns ago, it’s also been one of the busiest of my entire life. This is good, but also it’s been very draining and as we are about to enter my favorite time of the year, October through December, I want to savor it. Seeing as October is looking to be very busy for me, I don’t want the enjoyment of the season to pass me by so quickly that I can’t appreciate it. Hence, decorations are out. There’s also the time-honored tradition of going to Target

and breathing in their seasonal Halloween section. For normal people, this is just nothing fancy. For me, it’s like walking into Willy Wonka’s factory and singing “Pure Imagination.” I need the promise of Halloween to sustain me. I need to be surrounded by seasonally wrapped fun-sized candy bars. I need fun and spooky-looking decorations. I need to play all the wonderful CDs full of 1960s Halloween novelty songs I own. Last weekend I fully began the celebratory process by lighting a pumpkin-scented candle and watching a few Vincent Price movies. I set a Halloween soap out in my bathroom, and I put the beloved ceramic jack-o-lantern that’s been in my life for as long as I could remember out. I let it all

wash over me, I could feel myself getting stronger. Halloween has always been a big deal in my family.

My grandfather loved the holiday and always went out of his way to make it big and special for my mother. This is a tradition she has carried on and it’s become a tradition among my friends as well. There’s candy, a buffet of finger foods, and a TV that plays episodes of “The Munsters” all day long. It’s rather perfect and part of why Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. So yes, it’s early, but I fully intend to just breathe it all in for as long as I can. I need two months of Halloween decorations up in my home. You should have seen

me decorating my home office last weekend. I was downright giddy with excitement. Playing Halloween music, and setting up a light-up Department 56 haunted castle. I just grinned like a fool the entire time.

But this is why I need Halloween to sustain me. I need the energy, I need the fun vibes, I need the feelings that remind me of being a carefree kid eating way too many candy bars. We are finally entering the best time of the year, and I’m feeling very hopeful and excited about it all. It’s nice, after so many years of indifference, to feel good again. See you next week.

By Andy Ross theloaferonlineprint @gmail.com