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hanks to everyone who braved the cold at the first annual Fly South Festival this past weekend.

We couldn’t have asked for more as the first year event saw a huge crowd gather at Luther Williams Field despite record lows. The venue was beautiful, the sound was great, and the bands blew us all away. It’s not every day talent like that gathers in Macon Georgia, and the folks at Bragg Jam couldn’t be happier that we got to put such a great event together. Now, it’s time to begin work on the annual July bar crawl. Wow. This issue will take us thru Christmas, and on December 28 you’ll see the list of nominees in the paper for 2009’s Reader’s Choice Awards. As always, plenty of surprises are in store for the actual awards show. It will be a night filled with music, laughter, and plenty of golden baby dolls.

We also are launching a partnership with the Community Foundation of

Central Georgia this issue called The Superfund. We’ve always had to pinch pennies, and are fine with the fact that may never change, but through many talks with the good folks at CFCG, we came up with a way for everyone to give, even if it’s just the change in their pockets. The Superfund is a way for a lot of people to give a little bit of money to worthy causes in our community. If we can get 200 people in our city to pledge just $10 bucks a month we’ll be able to give away almost $25,000 a year.

All of this can easily be done through our a safe, secure website and you can find the link at 11thhouronline.com.

This year, we decided to make the beneficiaries the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Cox Capitol Theatre. Read how to be a part inside on page 4. It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference.

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Columnist Karen Rogers: For over fifteen years Karen Jones has been a military spouse and a stay-at-home mother of two. Last year, she began writing after a suggestion from a professor at Macon State College.This has evolved into a “second career” and love outside of her domestic dalliances.

Columnist Bill Knowles is a lifelong Conservative who has lived in the Macon area for over 20 years. He got his first taste of the political process when at age 9 he proudly handed out buttons for then President Richard Nixon and has been hooked ever since. Bill has held campaign positions for various local, state and national candidates, including President Ronald Reagan, Steve Forbes, Senator Fred Thompson and most recently Senator John McCain. He is currently a member of the Bibb County Republican Party’s Executive Committee and the Georgia GOP’s State Committee. He and his wife Bridget have one son,Teddy.

Columnist Debra McCorkle began writing liberal commentary when she turned forty, the same year that George W. Bush was first elected president. She has spent the last decade in respectful disagreement with various aspects of the government as well as pondering the rapidly shifting social climate. McCorkle has written for The 11th Hour for the past six years. Her work has also appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, Hip Mama, and on Georgia Public Radio. The south Georgia native has owned a shop for twenty years and is the proud mother of two daughters.

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Freelance writer Jenny Murr has lived in Middle Georgia for 30 years.A recent college graduate, Jenny loves to write, read and make graphic art. She currently freelances for several online publications and is diligently working on her first novel.

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Crowdfunding describes the collective cooperation, attention and trust by people who network and pool their money together, usually via the Internet, in order to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations. This is exactly what the Superfund aims to do.

We all want to make our community a better place to be, and each year, the readers of the 11th Hour will identify two causes that will benefit from a pool of money that we, as a community, create. The idea is that even if we don’t have thousands of dollars to give to causes we believe in, we can pool just the change in our pockets together and make a huge difference. If 200 people commit to give just $10 a month to this fund, we would have $24,000 a year to give away.

“The Superfund is an innovative way to involve citizens in philanthropy, and use the power of many small gifts to make a big impact!” says Kathryn Dennis, President of CFCG, “ The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is honored to partner with the 11th Hour, its readers, and the citizens of Macon to collectively make our community a better place to live .”

This fund gives you the opportunity to give a small amount, on a monthly basis to causes that help improve the quality of life in Macon, Georgia, through a safe and secure website hosted by the Community Foundation.

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Your contributions for January 1, 2010 - January 2011 will support the following organizations: Cox Capitol Theatre Cox Capitol Theatre is a symbol of community and a cornerstone in the revitalization effort of downtown Macon. They present a diverse programming that attracts a varied audience, including family and classic film; local, regional and national musical artists; and live theatre offered in a unique dinner theatre setting.

The Capitol also partners with other organizations that share our vision of a vibrant downtown – presenting concerts with the Big House Foundation and serving as a venue for The Macon Film Festival and Bragg Jam.

The theatre is beautifully restored – and expensive to operate and maintain.

They have recently launched a fundraising campaign with the goal of 1.3 million dollars to fund façade improvements, equipment upgrades, stage and lighting enhancement, kitchen expansion as well as provide operational support and pay off the original renovation loan. Ticket income accounts for less than one quarter of total income and is supplemented by income from private rentals. Fundraisers and contributions from individuals, corporations and foundation grants fund almost half of the theatre’s expenses.

Your donation to the Super Fund helps the Capitol Theatre keep the doors open, the projector running, and the stage rocking. Thanks for your support.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame The Georgia Music Hall of Fame preserves and interprets the state’s rich music heritage through programs of preservation, education, exhibition and performance.

Located in the heart of downtown Macon, the museum shares the stories of over 100 inductees. As steward of these legacies, the Music Hall of Fame welcomes visitors from all over the world to Macon and provides educational programs for students of all ages.

“The Georgia Music Hall of Fame belongs to Macon, Georgia, and if locals continue to take ownership, we can make downtown rock.” Says Lisa Love, Director of the Hall of Fame. “Join us in proving to those Atlantans who have so ungraciously dissed Macon just how deeply this community cares about music and this museum.”

The State of Georgia has provided generous financial support to the development and upkeep of the Music Hall of Fame in Macon since it opened in 1996. That funding, however, has been reduced significantly in the past two years. Now, more than ever, memberships and private contributions provide vital support necessary to sustain the museum and grow its programs, such as MIKE, Music in Kids Education, and the Otis Redding Singer/Songwriter Camp for ages 12-17 each June.

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Residents cautioned about suspicious activity

Law Enforcement officials are warning Middle Georgia residents to report sightings of a suspicious vehicle believed to be related to several crimes.The 1990 Acura Integra, tag #BIR4749, has been sighted near multiple theft and burglary locations in Lake Wildwood and in the Lake Tobesofkee area. Police report that it is sometimes occupied by a white male and female while other times it is occupied by a white female and black male or a lone black male. Anyone who spots this vehicle should contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s office or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Law Enforcement impersonators hindered at two Atlanta CVS stores On Nov. 11, two men, wearing badges and allegedly carrying concealed weapons, entered a CVS on Decature Rd. in Atlanta.They attempted to gain unauthorized access to an ATM machine using a set of keys and, when the attempt failed, they tried using a screwdriver. CVS employees questioned the men about their suspicious activity at a questionable time, 2:46

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Anyone with information about this incident or anyone who sees these men should call Bibb Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit at 478-744-9700.

Holiday fatality on I-475

One person was killed and six others injured in an accident on I-475 close to Eisenhower Pkwy. at 7:19 on Friday, Nov. 27. Sean Patrick Brown, 33, of Bronx, New York, and six passengers were travelling from Columbia, MO, when his 2009 Jeep Laredo ran off the road striking the guardrail and rolling over several times. According to coroner Leon Jones, one passenger died on the scene; the driver and five others were taken to the hospital for treatment where two were listed in critical condition. Anyone with information regarding this accident is asked to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 1(478) 746-9441.

Capital City Bank robbed

At 12:15 p.m. on Nov. 24, a black man handed a Capital City Bank clerk a note demanding money. After the robbery, the man left on foot. He is described as being in his late teens or early 20s, approximately 5’ 6” tall, wearing a red cap. Anyone with information should contact the Macon Police Department or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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hristmas does not have to be perfect. Yet we are seduced by the message that you can buy or receive the perfect gift, or serve or eat the perfect meal, or be surrounded by the perfect loving family, or be perfectly loving and tranquil ourselves. Christmas does not have to be completely merry and bright.

The key player in Luke’s birth narrative is Mary and that first Christmas had to be traumatic on many levels for her. We have a tendency to superimpose our mistaken impressions of her as we look back in time.

We see her as peaceful, beatific, dressed in pastels (usually light blue).

The accuracy of our perception should be questioned.

Here we have an unexplained teenage pregnancy and an engagement that nearly ended. My guess is that some of those close to Mary thought she was loony because she was talking with angels. Then she had to make an uncomfortable trip to Bethlehem, could not find a room, gave birth in a barn, and had to flee to Egypt. Easy? Peaceful? Merry? Bright? No way!

Mary is not asked to provide the perfect environment for the birth of Jesus. All God asked of Mary is her consent: she is asked to place herself in God’s hands, give God room to work, make herself available to whatever God is planning. She does not hide her surprise; she does not suppress her questions. She wonders out loud what God could possibly have in mind by asking her to serve under these conditions. And then…. And then… And then… she says, “Yes.” The “yes” did not turn out as she expected. It never does. Every “yes” involves complications, trouble, misunderstandings, hard work, hurt feelings, successes, and failures. And sometimes “yes” brings us to a point of anguish.

We are not called to wrestle out of the chaos of our lives the perfect family Christmas, or the perfect spiritual moment, or even the perfect contemplative emptiness in which to welcome God. Our calling is more like Mary’s: to wonder what God could possibly have in mind, and then to say “Yes” and take what comes.

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Twas the night before Christmas and throughout City Hall, Council members were stirring, still making calls, Resolutions were churning from the copier still hot, In hopes that the voters would think we do lots Employees were packing and clearing their desks, With visions of going home to holiday guests, Andrew loosened his tie, Keith tossed off his cap, They settled their brains for an office cat nap When out in Council Chambers there arose such a clatter, I ran to the hall to see what was the matter, Down the carpeted aisle I flew like a flash, Just in time to hear a loud crash

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The florescent lights of that big austere room, Gave luster of midday to the object tumbling in, When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a big metal bench bouncing in to a cheer

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Let’s get it done!, To the top of Cherry Street! To the front of The Dempsey!, Get the bench back in front and I’ll feel much more Merry!

As the dry leaves that before a wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle mount to the sky, So down to the Dempsey the coursers they flew, With the bench in tow and an extra one too Then in a twinkling I heard on City Hall roof, Some prancing and pawing and the sound of “woof woof”, As I looked out the door and was turning around, Here came AC pup running with a bound He was dressed all in fur since of course he’s a dog, He brought not a list but a heavy book log, It was his gift list, he asked us to look, Nearly 2,000 names long, friends made on Facebook But suddenly I heard heavy boots on the ground, An army I thought so I turned

right around, The Chief of Police was leading his troops, While a Sgt. named Draper was staging a coup

He spoke not a word but went straight to his work, He placed out a ballot box then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his tattoos, He called for a union vote along with their dues Again came the leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, They met with an obstacle, they mounted to the sky, The hail and the fury, the thunder and the storm, It came with a vengeance and Johnny, he was gone The lightening by the sidewalk in front of City Hall, Struck the Christmas tree broadside and caused it to fall, It fell on our torch, it burst into flame, And we had no EMA director, oh what a shame Then up pulled a driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Mayor Reich, More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled and shouted and called them by name Now Thomas, now Marvin, now Mike, now Ben, There’s a crisis in Macon thanks to City Council whim, On Tom, on Pope, on Barbara and Gene, We’ll settle this ourselves you’ll see what I mean He wasn’t chubby or plump, but still a right jolly elf, And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself, A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread He spoke not a word but went straight to his work, He filled the EMA Director position straight by the book, He confounded City Council who before had been a bully, His pick was none other than Captain Chelsey Sully Then he sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle, But I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all, and to Macon a safe night! (adapted from Clement Moore’s poem T,was the Night Before Christmas)

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For the first set, the Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra is a community ensemble sponsored by the Mercer University Townsend School of Music and the Macon Symphony Orchestra. Under the direction of Amy Wilson and with the MSO conductor Adrian Gnam serving as Artistic Advisor, the orchestra is comprised of more than 80 students, ages nine to 18, representing over 20 schools in the Central Georgia area. For Second Sunday, they will perform "The Nutcracker Suite" and Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride," Brahms' "Hungarian Dance No. 5" and Daniel Chan's "Overture for a Comic Book Hero."

The next set is an acoustic round of five veteran singer/ songwriters with a variety of unique credits to their musical careers. Join Southern blues man Chris Hicks (Marshall Tucker, The Outlaws), guitar hero Tim Brooks (The Alien Sharecroppers), country's own Mike Brookshire (Travis Tritt, John Michael Montgomery), reggae frontman Dean Brown (Dub Shack Band) and L.A./Nashville-by-way-of-Macon songstress Dawn Jackson (Hatfield Rain) as they swap stories, original songs and the occasional holiday classic. The community event remains FREE and open to all. Bring your brunch and beverages or buy them on site from Michael's on Mulberry. In case of rain or the temps dropping below 55 degrees, we'll move the event to the Armory Ballroom (484 First Street).

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478.301.5470. 651 Mulberry St.

Hatch Attack Book Signing

The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame will welcome author Daniel Shirley and Macon’s own Chris Hatcher for a signing of Shirley’s book Hatch Attack from 5– 6:30 PM. The book chronicles the career of Chris Hatcher from record-setting quarterback at Valdosta State University to head football coach at Georgia Southern University.

Hatch Attack is available for purchase in the Locker Room Gift Store at the Sports Hall of Fame and will be available the evening of the book signing. Both Shirley and Hatcher will be available to autograph copies of the book.

Macon Little Theatre presents "Traditions." Written and directed by Sylvia

Haynie and Laura Voss. This original musical tells the story of a family coming together at the holidays and features the hilarious antics of 20+ people sharing a 3-bedroom house. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for seniors, $18 for adults.

Call the box office for reservations, 478-471PLAY. 4220 Forsyth Rd. Thru Dec. 13.

Theatre Macon presents “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” Classic 40’s come-

dy about an unintended houseguest. Thru Dec. 12. Directed by Jim Crisp. Tickets $12 - $18.

478.746.9485. 438 Cherry St.

The Douglass Theatre and Central Georgia Opera Guild presents

The Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” Live in HD. 1 p.m.

Tickets $18-$22. 478.742.2000.

DouglassTheatre.org. 355 M.L. King, Jr. Blvd.

Cox Capitol Theatre presents Dollar Night: Christmas Vacation. Doors open at

6p.m. $1 pizza slices, $1 draft beer from 67p.m. $1 admission. 257.6391. 382 Second St.

Macon State College will hold its 7th annual Fall Digital Video Festival from

3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Macon State College Learning Support Auditorium. The festival will feature final documentary videos by students from Dr. Patrick Brennan's fall 2009 Principles of Production class. Each student video runs from 5-10 minutes. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact Dr. Patrick Brennan at patrick.brennan@maconstate.edu or 478-471-5776.

Fri Dec 11

This day in history: Joe DiMaggio announces his baseball retirement in 1951.

Celtic Christmas with Robin Bullock and Steve Baughman

Doors at 7:30, Douglass Theatre, Macon GA with Aaron O'Rourke opening. Call 478-7422000 for your tickets. $15 Adv / $18 door /$10 with student ID.

Sat Dec 12

This day in history: George F Bryant of Boston patents the wooden golf tee 1899.

Holiday Hafla, 6:30 p.m. Bellydance show

featuring Lotus Niraja of Baltimore and dancers from around the Southeast. Benefits Toys for Tots. Mount de Sales Academy. 851 Orange Street, Macon. Admission: adults $10, children $6. For more information, visit www.MaryRaks.com.

Macon Indoor Flea Market will host a “Protect our Child, College Student and Elderly Safety Event” as well as a “Socks

for Seniors” sponsored by the Middle Georgia Masonic Association F &AM. From 10am-3pm you can get a laminated ID Card for your child, a complete set of digital fingerprints, and a CD showing various poses of your loved one.

Don’t forget to bring some socks for the elderly, during this cold and rainy time of year! For more info call 478-719-6302

Sun Dec 13

This day in history: Al Gore concedes presidential election, George W. Bush named president in 2000.

College Hill presents the Second Sunday Gospel Brunch. FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert featuring Mercer Youth Symphony Orchestra and Songwriters in the Round featuring Chris Hicks, Tim Brooks, Michael Brookshire, Dawn Jackson and Dean Brown.Washington Park, Noon – 2 p.m.

CollegeHillMacon.com. Magnolia Street.

Cox Capitol Theatre presents Sunday Supper & a Movie. Family-friendly film

plus dinner. 6 p.m. Mousehunt (G) Tickets $5 for adults, $1 for 12 & younger. $1 pizza slices for kids & $1 draft beer for adults.

478.257.6391. 382 Second St.

Wed Dec 16

This day in history: Shannen Doherty (Brenda) is fired from Beverly Hills 90210 on this day in 1993.

Cox Capitol Theatre presents Dinner & a Classic: My Little Chickadee

(1955). Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Classic films paired with a nice meal. $17.50 with dinner, $5 for movie only. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Call or go online for movies & menus.

478.257.6391. 382 Second St.

plus dinner. 6 p.m. It’s a Wonderful Life (G) Tickets $5 for adults, $1 for 12 & younger. $1 pizza slices for kids & $1 draft beer for adults.

478.257.6391. 382 Second St.

Macon Symphony Orchestra presents “Music Yule Love.” Featuring local soloists

and choruses performing selections by Kabalevsky, Vaughn Williams, Liszt, Pachelbel, Mozart and more. Porter Auditorium at Wesleyan College, 2 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 478/301-5300 or by going to www.maconsymphony.com. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $15 for students and $10 for children 12 and under.

Tues Dec 22

This day in history: Iraq announces it will never give up Kuwait on this day in 1990.

The Polar Express Rolls into the Terminal Station

A FREE screening of "The Polar Express" at downtown Macon's Terminal Station.

The movie starts at 7 p.m. Families are invited to bring their blankets, chairs, pillows and sleeping bags to the historic train station. For extra fun, in honor of the famed bedtime story, movie-goers are encouraged to come dressed in their winter pajamas and get cozy for the holiday film. We'll have hot chocolate and sweet treats available!

Wed Dec 23

This day in history: 1st coast-to-coast televised football game (Dumont paid $75,000) Los Angeles Rams beat Cleveland Browns 24-17 in NFL championship game, 1951.

Cox Capitol Theatre presents Dinner & a Classic: White Christmas

(1955). Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Classic films paired with a nice meal. $17.50 with dinner, $5 for movie only. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Call or go online for movies & menus.

478.257.6391. 382 Second St.

Wed Dec 30

This day in history: Mercedes-Benz pays $20.2-M fine failed to meet '86 government fuel standard, 1988.

Cox Capitol Theatre presents Dinner & a Classic: Christmas Holiday

(1955). Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Classic films paired with a nice meal. $17.50 with dinner, $5 for movie only. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Call or go online for movies & menus.

478.257.6391. 382 Second St.

Ongoing

- holiday events

Decking the Halls: An Evergreen Christmas at Hay House Thru January 2, 2010.

The Medical Center of Central Georgia is proud to present Christmas at Hay House 2009. This year's theme of "Decking the Halls" echoes a long-held tradition and one honored by all three families who lived in Hay House. The Johnstons (c.1860s), Feltons (c.1880s), and Hay families (1920-60s) all used natural greenery to decorate the house for the holidays. The words of the familiar Christmas carol about using

430 Cherry Street | 741-9130 MON/sat 8P, TUE-FRI 4p

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WED

$1 Wells Team trivia all Day! free wells for gals THUR. DEC 10

Come on Go With Us the red swill with

FRI. DEC 11

Thieves & pastors SAT. DEC 12 rusty swinger & the

Scott Little Band WED. DEC 16 ladies night. DJ old flame

FRI. DEC 18

Chris Hicks Band SAT. DEC 19

country music legend

charlie louvin!

SAT. DEC 26

ashutto mirra THURS. DEC 31

New YearÊs Eve col. bruce hampton & quark alliance DECEMBER 10 - 28, 2009

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CALENDAR “boughs of holly” reflect the English tradition. In the American South, holly was supplemented with other indigenous evergreens, among them pine, cedar, magnolia and smilax. Evergreens were used for Christmas decorating at a time of year when flowers were scarce. These greens were gathered the old-fashioned way by going to the woods and searching out just the right boughs, branches, and sprigs to give the house its festive air for this most festive season. Christmas Tours are $10 Adults; $9 Seniors (55+) and Military; $6 Students.

- music

Poetic Peace Open Mic: Y-O on the 1’s and 2’s every Tuesday at 567 Cafe, 567 Cherry St. 8-10 p.m.

Live Music Every Friday Night on the Patio beginning at 7:00pm at Edgar’s Bistro. Please call (478) 471-4250 for music line-up.

Free concerts at the Golden Bough Every Tuesday: Come hear some of Macon’s best musi-

cians and songwriters in an intimate listening room atmosphere. 9p.m. 371 Cotton Avenue, Call Eric for music line-up, 744-2446.

- arts

City Market On the Green, every Saturday 9-1pm. The market is open to producers, growers, artists and other creative art vendors. Taking place on

the block where farmers would bring their goods in horse drawn wagons, Poplar St.

Over 20 studio spaces fill the second and third floors above Michael’s on Mulberry. Everything from painting, printmaking and sculpture.

Contemporary Arts Exchange: Mulberry Street

Macon Arts presents “From Sketchbook to Canvas: Paintings by Nancy Shippen” and “Animals In the Round: Ceramics by Anne Rafferty.” FREE. Weekdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3p.m. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 486 First St. Tubman Africal American Museum presents Wini McQueen The History of the Dream Project. In 2001 the Tubman Museum commissioned artist Wini McQueen to create textile panels to be installed in the artrium of the new Tubman Museum. The finished commission chronicles the history of the tubman as well as significant people, events and memories from the macon and Middle Georgia community.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents, “Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous for Words.” Celebrate the Savannah native’s 100th birthday with the exhibit that covers his 5-decade career. Tue. – Sun., 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 478.751.3334. GeorgiaMusic.org. 200 M. L. King, Jr. Blvd.

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MUSIC MOVIES

Joycine's Art, Attitude & Accessory Gallery Costume jewelry, art and so much more!

333 Cotton Ave. For schedule and information contact Barbara at 478-743-3144.

Gallery 51, Open -Mon- Fri 8am to 4:30pm and Sat. 10am-2pm. Fine art, handcrafted jewelery, art glass sculptures, stained glass, woodturned bowls, photography, carved stone. 51 W. Adams St. Forsyth Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. 744-9557. October 2 – November 19 MGAA presents "Moonlighting" at Market City Café. Work by Bibb Board of Education staff, teachers, etc. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 502 Cherry St.

Museum of Arts & Sciences presents The Festival of Trees. See dozens of unique decorated trees.

Included with regular Museum admission, $4 - $8.

Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. 478.477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd. November 14 – December 31.

- family

“Sky Over Macon”, Fridays at 8p.m. Mark Smith Planetarium 4182 Forsyth Rd. Weekly, live star talk explore the constellations and far away celestial objectsvisible from Middle Georgia. Admission by donation. 477-3232.

BOOKS/MOVIES

Live music for kids every First Saturday at Georgia Music Hall of Fame Every first Saturday from noon until 2 p.m., Included with museum admission, $3.50 ages 4-17.

Moonwitch thru November 28 at MAS Ever wonder why the moon seems to follow you home? This entertaining show answers that question and more, Saturdays at noon in the Planetarium.

Mini-Zoo Tours Daily at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 1 & 3 pm. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Meet furry and feathered friends in the Mini-Zoo habitat. Free with Museum admission.

ongoing - movies

Macon Film Guild: Every second Sunday of the month. Show times are 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Douglass Theatre, 355 M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. For more info visit douglasstheatre.org.

Sunday Supper at the Cox Capitol Theatre Doors open at 5pm, movie begins at 6. $12.50 admission includes dinner. $6 child’s plate available.

Dinner and a Classic at the Cox Capitol Theatre: Doors open at 5:30 p.m, movie at 6:30p.m. $17.50 includes dinner. Reservations are GREATLY appreciated by calling (478)257-6391, ext. 6.

popular culture meets macon, georgia

Arrested Development’s Tony Hale Hits Macon for Film Festival Fundraiser

IN DOWNTOWN

MACON

December 18 Cox Capitol Theatre

AT HISTORIC COX CAPITOL THEATRE

Thur. Dec 17

Mike Kinnebrew Christmas Concert

presents

Show starts at 8pm. $10 advance / $12 day of

Fri. Dec 18

Macon Film Festival presents The Best of Buster Bluth 8pm. $10 admission / $5 with student id $1 pizza and $1 draft beer from 7-8pm

The Macon Film Festival and NewTown Macon bring you one fabulous evening of funny as “Arrested Development” star Tony Hale hits town with “The Best of Buster Bluth,” his three favorite episodes of the cult tv show and soon-to-be feature film.

This is the first time that Hale has selected or screened his favorite episodes. The event will be followed by Q&A with the audience.

movies at the capitol

WED

Dinner & a Classic

Dinner service at 5:30 Movie begins at 6:30 Tickets $17.50

Fridays, Dollar Night

Open house, catch a film for $1, and $1 select drafts

Sunday Supper

Admission just $5, kids enjoy $1 slices, adults $1 drafts

full menu available Thur-Sun

382 Second Street 257-6392

Wednesdays

for a complete schedule of events visit

COXCAPITOLTHEATRE.COM Sundays

“Dinner & a Classic”

6p “Sunday Supper”

$5 admission without dinner

$5 admission

12/16: My Littly Chickadee (1940), 6:30pm

12/13: Mousehunt (1997) $1 pizza, $1 drafts

12/23: White Christmas (1954) 6:30pm

12/20: Its a Wonderful Life $1 pizza, $1 drafts

DECEMBER 10 - 28, 2009

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Stay & Play in Macon Concert Series

he Macon Film Festival and NewTown Macon bring you one fabulous evening of funny on December 18th as “Arrested Development” star Tony Hale hits town with “The Best of Buster Bluth,” his three favorite episodes of the cult tv show and soon-to-be feature film.

This is the first time that Hale has selected or screened his favorite episodes. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Cox Capitol Theatre and will be followed by Q&A with the audience. Tickets are available at CoxCapitolTheatre.com; $10 general admission and $5 for students with ID. This event is a fund-raiser for the 5th Annual Macon Film Festival, slated for February 18 – 21, 2010. This year’s roster of special guests will be announced in mid-December.

Tony Hale is also known for his recent turn as James Epstein in “The Informant!” starring Matt Damon, and other character parts in films including, “The Tale of Desperaux” and “Stranger than Fiction” with Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson; and tv series including “Numbers,” “Chuck” and “ER.” He’s also a cult favorite for memorable roles in ads like VW’s “Mr. Roboto” and Taco Bell’s “Yo Quiero Taco Bell” spots that co-star a precocious Chihuahua.

Arrested Development” was created by Mitchell Hurwitz and is a production of Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment. It debuted on the Fox network in 2003 and during its run it earned 6 Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and several other industry awards. The series ended in 2006 and speculation about a feature film began. Feature film production is now scheduled to begin in 2010 with an anticipated 2011 release date.

Tony’s ties to Central Georgia extend beyond the Macon Film Festival. His parents, Rita and Mike Hale, reside in Macon. Mr. Hale is the Executive Director of the Warner Robins campus of Macon State College.

For more information contact Terrell Sandefur, 478.319.0243, or Cindy Hill, 478.731.5917, cindy@maconarts.org.

THE BUZZ

interesting tid-bits of this and that

First New Year’s Eve Celebration Downtown Cherry Blossom Ball Drop, Street Party & more

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ewTown Macon announced plans that First Friday in January will be celebrated on December 31st – New Year’s Eve – in an effort to draw more people downtown to ring in the New Year.

Therefore, New Year’s Eve will be First Friday at Midnight.

First Friday at Midnight, presented by Robins Federal, will feature the Cherry Blossom Ball Drop in the intersection of Cherry and Third Streets in Downtown Macon. The ball, made of metal blossoms with pink lights, is six feet in diameter and will descend from a 30 foot tower counting down to midnight. With the roads closed, the streets of Downtown will be turned into a street party with entertainment by Party Man Productions, fully equipped with lights, video screens and a variety of music.

“New York City has a ball drop, Atlanta has the peach drop” says Karen Jordan Lambert, President and CEO of the Cherry Blossom Festival, “And now Macon has the Cherry Blossom Ball Drop.”

Macon, is the Cherry Blossom Capital of the world with more Yoshino Cherry trees than any other city in the worl. With the Cherry Blossom Ball Drop, Macon is not only partying pink in March, but the whole year long.

Details of the First Friday at Midnight event and Ball Drop can be found at www.cherryblossomballdrop.com.

First Friday has quickly become a downtown tradition. On the first Friday of every month downtown businesses, restaurants, and bars are open late and have a variety of specials for attendees.

Admission is always free and with a First Friday wrist band and special cup, opencontainer laws are waived in the downtown area. First Friday was voted Best Entertainment for Adults in 2009.

Robins Federal Credit Union’s First Friday featuring the Cherry Blossom Ball Drop is co-sponsored by The 11th Hour, Alpha Graphics, Channel 41, Cox Communications, and Cumulus Media.

Second Sunday

Brunch Washington Park, noon until two

DEC Songwriters: 13

Chris Hicks, Tim Brooks, Mike Brookshire, Dean Brown and Dawn Jackson

FREE!

Brunch available by Michael’s on Mulberry Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas & more Live Entertainment, bring blankets, chairs, picnic baskets, dogs & the kids for an afternoon in the park

FREE EVENT!

Sponsored by the College Hill Corridor Commission & The 11th Hour

Macon’s Premier Listening Room

Every Tuesday: Poetic Peace with Y-O on the 1s & 2s

Fri 12/11:

Mouse Fire, Xavii, Young Orchids and An Open Letter (7pm, $6)

Sat 12/12:

To Light a Fire (7pm, Free)

Frid 12/18: Floco Torres (8pm) Sun 12/20: All Get Out, Robbers, Stribling & Amy Godwin

567 Cherry Street Downtown Macon DECEMBER 10 - 28, 2009

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MACON’S LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

live music, venues, nightclubs, karaoke, drink specials and more...

THURSDAY 12/10 Josh Carson El Azteca,Tom Hill Sr. Blvd.

Red Swill with Come On Go With Us The Hummingbird Stage DJ Greg 10:30pm The Rookery

FRIDAY 12/11 Project 77 20’s Pub, 3076 Riverside

Mouse Fire, Xavii, Young Orchids, Open Letter 567 Cafe, 7pm Triple Threat The Shot House, 3694 Mercer University Drive

Thieves & Pastors The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Ashutto Mirra Rivalry’s, 3986 Northside Dr Mighty McFly El Azteca,Tom Hill Sr.

Josh Carson CJ’s Sports Bar, Riverside Dr.

GMHF Benefit f/t music with Robert Lee Coleman Loco’s Grill & Pub Gaylon Crader The Shamrock, Payne City

Larry G & Eddie Green Upstairs Bar at Polly’s

Plainfield Project Wild Wing Cafe, 5080 Riverside

SATURDAY 12/12 DJ dance party The Rookery

B Keith Williams The Shamrock, 342 Rose Ave

Lloyd Dobler Effect Wild Wing Cafe, 5080 Riverside

12/12 cont.

Roger Hurricane Wilson Rivalry’s, 3986 Northside Dr Caleb Grimes Macon Mellow Mushroom

Scott Little Band & Rusty Swinger Band The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry To Light a Fire

567 Cafe, free 7pm

Ron Harrell Polly’s Upstairs Bar, 8pm

SUNDAY 12/13 Scott Pallot Macon Mellow Mushroom

Chris Hicks & Friends Backporch Lounge

MONDAY 12/14 Randy Wesson 20’s Pub, 3076 Riverside

WED 12/16

Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe

THURSDAY 12/17 Caleb Grimes El Azteca, 169 Tom Hill Sr Blvd DJ Greg, 10:30pm The Rookery

Charlie Louvin the Hummingbird

Diane Durrett Rivalry’s on Northside

Dirty Leg The Rookery Crankin’ Daddies The Shamrock

Ron Harrell Polly’s Upstairs Bar, 8pm Unmentionables Wild Wing Cafe

Molly Stevens CJ’s Sports Bar, 2910 Riverside

SUNDAY 12/20

Scott Pallot Wild Wing Cafe All Get Out, Robbers, Stribling, Amy Godwin 567 Cafe, 8pm

MONDAY 12/21 Tim Brooks 20s Pub

WED 12/23

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, The Rookery

CHRISTMAS

Scott Sanders on Patio Wild Wing Cafe, 5080 Riverside Floco Torres 567 Cafe, 8pm $5 cover

Tony Tyler & Friends CJ’s Sports Bar, Riverside Dr.

FRIDAY 12/18 B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Jeremy Johnson CJ’s Sports Bar, Riverside Drive Chris Hicks Band The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Tedo Stone & the Two Bit Time Caps Rivalry’s, Northside Drive

EG Kight The Rookery, 8pm Moby Dick Wild Wing Cafe Mile Train Rivalry’s

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Mouse Fire The 567 Cafe

Open at 7pm The Rookery Open at 6pm CJs Sports Bar Open at 6pm Hummingbird

Josh Carson The Shamrock

DECEMBER 10 - 28, 2009

SATURDAY 12/19

SATURDAY 12/26 Ashutto Mirra The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Ron Harrell Upstairs Bar

Old Star with Shane Bridges Wild Wing Cafe

NEW YEARS EVE Col. Bruce Hampton The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Project 77 NYE Bash 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Toolshed Ginger 15th annual NYE @ Shamrock Radio Cult Wild Wing Cafe

DRINK SPECIALS/ SPECIAL EVENTS MONDAYS

Happy hour til 7pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub Industry Apprication Night!

BJ’s Billiards

Football, 1/2 off wings and $3 Big Drafts El Azteca

$1.25 Bud til 8p, 35¢ Wings 8-11p The Hole Thang

$1.99 Margaritas at Polly’s Upstairs Bar

Free Pool, Steak Night at 6pm, Tara’s Tavern

Beer Olympics, Bottoms Ups

Ladies Night, free cover and $1 drinks for gals, Whiskey River $5 Bud Light Pitchers Mellow Mushroom, WR

THURSDAYS

LADIES NIGHT, 3-for-1 Drinks, $2 shots & beer BJ’s Billiards Drink or Drown, 2-4-1 wells, Jagerbombs CJ’s Sports Bar

$1 Wells all night, The Bird

Dom. Beer Buckets 5-4-$10 WR Mellow Mushroom

$1.50 Dom. Beer, Free Pool Tara’s Tavern

Skirts, $2 drinks all night Rivalry’s

Happy Hour open to close Rivalry’s Sports Bar

Football, $1.50 Coors Lt Drafts Wild Wing Cafe $1.50 Bud, Miller, $1 PBR Cans Macon Mellow

TUESDAYS

35¢ Wings 3p-close, Buffalos $1pints, $3.75 PBR Pitchers Macon Mellow

Beat the Clock at Bottoms Up, 50¢ drafts go up every half hour 2-4-1 Margaritas all day at El Azteca

$1.99 Tequila Shots at Polly’s Upstairs Bar Bud Bingo, win prizes!

Friend’s Bar & Grill 8-Ball Tournament, 8pm BJ’s Billiards

Live music with B Keith Williams The Shamrock Ladies Night, Tara’s Tavern

2 fer Tuesday: 5-10p, $10 domestic buckets Wild Wing Cafe

WEDNESDAYS

1/2 price salads, $1.50 Yuengling, $4 Firefly, Wild Wing Cafe

1/2 price oysters, 241 Drinks til 8 Nowhere Cafe 2-4-1 Jagerbombs all day! $3 big drafts & Ritas. El Azteca $7 Drink or Drown The Hole Thang

Ladies night, free wells for the gals The Hummingbird Open Mic, 10pm, Rivalry’s

$3 Pint Night at Buffalo’s Macon

Thirsty Thursday, 241 wells, Margs & Martinis Nowhere Cafe 2-4-1 Jagerbombs all day!

El Azteca

$2 vodka cocktails, $3 Drafts (24oz.) Wild Wing

Free Pool, 25¢ Wells, 25¢ cans Bud 7-9:30p, 2-4-1 select beer Whiskey River Ladies Night, $1.50 house wines, $3 select martinis Macon Mellow

FRIDAYS

Happy Hour prices for poker players, BJ’s Billiards

WDEN Live Remote during Happy Hour 5-7p, El Azteca

2-4-1 Drafts, wells, bombs, 9-11p WR Mellow Mushroom

SATURDAYS

College game day, CJ’s

Game Day! drinks specials & 35¢ wings from 10-4pm, Buffalo’s

$2 Dom Bottles, $1 tacos and 2-4-1 Jagerbombs all day!

El Azteca College gameday

SUNDAYS

Nascar, drink specials, 20’s Pub Nascar, drink specials Friend’s Bar & Grill Football & Nascar on the big screen, Nowhere

$2 drafts Wild Wing Cafe

2-4-1 Jagerbombs all day and $3 big drafts! El Azteca

2-4-1 Jagerbombs at Polly’s Upstairs Bar

BANDOGRAPHY

editor’s picks, must-see shows and macon’s nightlife

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Friday, Dec 11

Saturday, Dec 12

Saturday, Dec 19

Local Bluesman Robert Lee Coleman was an original guitarist for James Brown and his JB’s. He still has that soul in his wrist, but can wail the blues too. Until the end of 1972, Coleman toured & recorded with Brown. He can be heard on three of Brown's albums:"Hot Pants", on which Coleman was solely responsible for the guitar groove on the title track; "Revolution of the Mind", recorded live at the Apollo Theater in NYC; & the song 'Make It Funky' from the "Soul Classics" LP. And makin’ it funky is what Coleman still does.

The Lloyd Dobler Effect (LDE) has been around for more than 8 years, having toured over forty states and thirteen countries. The band has an impressive list of accomplishments including headlining multiple international Armed Forces Entertainment tours. LDE has gained a stellar reputation on the national college circuit and live worldwide music scene as the next great band to watch. They have performed on the same bill with such notable artists as Jane's Addiction, Eminem, The Strokes, Good Charlotte, The Roots, Jack Johnson, and 3rd Eye Blind, to name a few.

The term "living legend" gets thrown around quite a bit, but it actually applies to Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin. The magical harmonies and depth of feeling found on Louvin Brothers recordings of the 50's and 60's inspired a new generation of musicians, firmly establishing the Louvins' stature as one of the most influential duos in country music history. In 2006, the Tompkins Square label reached out to Charlie about making his first new studio album in over ten years. Guests on the album include Elvis Costello, George Jones, Jeff Tweedy, Tom T. Hall, Bright Eyes, and more. This is big time for Macon.

Thursday, 12/10

TV reality show winner) Ben Fagan and former members of One Night Stand."

A benefit for the GA Music Hall of Fame with Robert Lee Coleman @ Locos

DANCE PARTY / DJ NEW TO WEDNESDAYS, 10PM, DJ Dance Party at CJs

Drag Show & Dance Party, Synergy

Insomnia Promotions Presents... every Friday night at Club Envy DJ Don, biggest dance party in Mid GA, Saturdays Whiskey River

KARAOKE

Wed,Thursday & Sat, 8p, Sundays, Tuesdays at 6pm, 20’s Pub

Thursdays with Brad “the Man in the Box” at Rivalry’s and Sundays with Stephen and T.T. NEW Wednesdays with Mitch from 9p-1a at BJ Billiards

Every Wednesday, Macon Shroom Every Thursday, Club Synergy

Every Friday 7:30, Mondays at 5pm, Friends Bar & Grill Thursday - Saturday at Tara’s Sundays with Brad, 9pm The Backporch Lounge

On the patio every Wednesday, 7-until, Great pitcher specials & jello shots!

Mellow Mushroom, WR

TRIVIA

Every TUES 8:30p, CJ’s Sports Bar NOW TUESDAYS at BJs Billiards Every Wednesday with 2-4-1 Jagerbombs El Azteca

Every Tuesday, Macon Mellow

Every Monday with Big Jammin, Happy Hour all night, Rivalry’s Family Trivia every Thursday evening from 8-10pm, Buffalo’s Macon

Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock Tuesday nights with Jason Hawk, cash prizes, Wild Wing Cafe Thursday nights 7:30, Mellow WR

POKER

Texas Hold ‘Em 7:30,Tuesdays, AP’s Hidden Hideaway Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar

Sunday Poker League 2:30,Tuesdays at 7pm, Rivalry’s Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar Nightly Poker 8p, BJ Billiards

Texas Hold ‘Em, The Hole Thang Poker Tournament 7pm every Mon, Wed,Thur & Fri, 6pm Sat & Sun, Whiskey River Sports Bar

Lloyd Dobbler Effect @ Wild Wing Café

Come Hear...

The Red Swill with Come On Go with Us @ The Hummingbird

Fun Good Time Front Porch Pickin Music by the likes of one of Macon’s best musicians and Songwriters, Jared Wright. Typical country references to San Antone, intonations that recall Appalachian bluegrass and beautifully flowing creek melodies give a disorienting feeling.

“Confusion doesn’t surprise me,” says lead singer and primary songwriter, Jared Wright.

“My influences come from all over.”

Friday, 12/11

The Mighty McFly @ EL Azteca

Mighty McFly is one of the best unsigned original bands in the USA. They are overwhelmingly entertaining to watch and also some of the best musicians to be found anywhere. They are influenced by Queen, Van Halen, Journey, Prince, Sly & the Family Stone, among others.

Saturday, 12/12

The Scott Little Band with Rusty Swinger @ The Hummingbird

An accident? Maybe so, but from his debut release "Storyteller" to his latest "Living With the Truth", Scott lets us know that he's mastered the craft. The title alone tells you that sometimes life isn't always what it should be - but it makes us who we are. Songs like "High Life" offer that feeling of knowing when it's right, while "Sunday Night on Broadway" takes you to the depths of loneliness, and "Little Bit of Rain" - an emotional duet with Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls - gives you that one shred of hope that things will always get better.

Lloyd Dobbler Effect @ Wild Wing Café See Editor’s Picks, above.

Thieves & Pastors @ The Bird

Friday, 12/18

Robert Lee Coleman @ Locos

EG Kight @ The Rookery

T and P are a four piece indie/showgaze band based out of Atlanta and Athens Ga. whom started playing late January of 2009, a collection of deceased local indie bands that graced Columbus Gab, they play indie rock at it’s finest See Editor’s Picks, above.

Ashutto Mirra @ Rivalry’s

Ashutto Mirra is an alternative rock group based out of Athens. This four member group consists of Scott Rainwater (lead vocals, guitar), Josh Birmingham (drums, vocals), Pat Yoe (bass), and Doyle Williams (guitar). Ashutto Mirra records and performs original songs that are intelligently written, well arranged, and always rockin’.

Ashutto Mirra is currently recording an album at Athens based, Shade Tree Studios.

Larry G Hudson @ Polly’s Upstairs Bar

He used to cut Merle’s hair, but he had some serious hits on Music Row back in the day, and he’s a good a guitar picker as there is in this town. Fun, original , outlaw country good time music.

Plainfield Project @ Wild Wing Café

“This newly-established rock/reggae/funk band must have earned a ton of new fans really quickly with those gigs at O'Malley's and along King Street this winter; featuring singer/guitarist (and

Jeremy Johnson @ CJ’s

Part of St. Francis, Jeremy Johnson is as good a guitar picker and a singer as they come. He’s got great covers, great originals, and is great to lay back and listen too.

An early show with Georgia songbird EG starts at 8pm. EG has been nominated for six Blues Music Awards, twice for Song Of The Year. Two of her songs landed on Koko Taylor’s Grammy®-nominated albums, and three can be found on Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women’s recent release.

Saturday, 12/19

Diane Durrett @ Rivalry’s

She’s good. She’s damn good.” Sting’s summation of his duet with singer songwriter Diane Durrett speaks for anyone who’s ever heard her perform. A Memphis reporter once wrote that “If you don’t go see her she may just come see you!”

With a blend of raw soulful vocals, sultry tones and strong original songs Durrett has sung with or opened for Sting, Tina Turner, Delbert McClinton, The Indigo Girls, Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, Gregg Allman and Derek Trucks.

Country Music Legend CHARLIE LOUVIN @ The Hummingbird See Editor’s Picks, above.

Country Music Legend CHARLIE LOUVIN @ The Hummingbird

Saturday, 12/26

OldStar Featuring Shane Bridges @ Wild Wing Café

Shane Bridges, after bangin on the door to getting huge with Acoustic Workshop started Oldstar, which gained attention in Nashville for him as a songwriter. It’s a more laidback, more jayhawks kind of vibe , that we can’t wait to hear again.

New Year’s Eve

Radio Cult @Wild Wing Café

Do you miss the days when it was OK to wear leg warmers and jelly shoes? Well, actually, neither do we! ...but we do miss cheesy $10 videos on MTV, Flock of Seagulls hair styles and music that was FUN! Radio Cult is here to rock out 80s style! They do it all!

Random Family Records Presents @ The Cox Capitol Theatre

The best thing about this city is its people and on New Year's Eve this year, we're going to kick 2009 out the door with a big ol' celebration of self. Imagine knowing in high school what you know now and imagine then being in high school without having to go to classes. There'll be music, but it won't be a concert. There'll be some dancing, but it won't be a nightclub. There'll be partying but it won't just be a party; it'll be an event.

Project 77 @ 20s Pub

This group of local musicians plays all your classic rock favorites,, and they do it well. Get your dancing shoes on because this is going to be one fun new years eve.

Col Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance @ The Hummingbird

Col. Bruce has been making music since he formed his first band in 1963 an he’s been in constant motion ever since leaving a trail of memorable live performances with his many bands, including The Late Bronze Age and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. Along the way he appeared in the movie "Sling Blade" and starred in Mike Gordon's cult classic "Outside Out" as a mystical guitar 'out'structor. Since 2006, The Colonel has been playing a unique blend of blues and jazz with his band Col. Bruce & The Quark Alliance, featuring Kris Dale (bass), Perry Osborn (guitar) and Duane Trucks (drums).

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100% DIY, from his one-man band to home recording Influences? This is a style that I learned from many of the blues greats, such as delta bluesmen Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, as well as Hill Country Blues artists like R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough, not to mention countless others, such as the distinctive slide sound of Mississippi Fred McDowell, and the tribal rhythms of Bo Diddly. Bluegrass and country have also had a strong influence on me, with their fast fingerpicking styles. As a teenager, I was really into hard rock, metal, and punk rock, and those elements definitely surface in my music, sometimes giving it an edge, and sometimes taking over entirely. At shows, I play a variety of genres, I mean, who only wants to do one thing? …not me, obviously. I want to do lots of things, some of them all-at-once.

Mississippi John Doude performs as a one-man-band, playing drums with his feet, guitar with his hands, and singing, talking, and playing harmonica with his mouth. His style of finger-picking enables him to play bass, and rythym or lead simultaneously, so the guitar is usually doing 2 parts at once.

Describe Your Sound? “Outlaw country meets juke joint trance” because I do a lot of story songs and murder ballads, as well as quite a bit of trance blues. Lately my music has taken more of a riff rock route, though, …kind of like some hillbilly Black Sabbath.

What got you into music? I come from a musical family, and I have loved playing music, since I was a child. As I got into my 30’s, I began to realize that most of the music that I really connected with, all had that same driving beat, …that foot-stomping on the

porch kind of feel, and when I inherited a set of drums, I started working with the kick drum and hi-hat while playing guitar, and voila, a little baby one-man-band was born!

What do you enjoy about Middle GA’s music scene? I enjoy living in, and playing in Middle Georgia because there is such a rich musical heritage around here, and Macon is one of my favorite places to play in the entire Southeast. The people are usually super nice, and the downtown area has such character. There is a very diverse population, and on a first Friday, you will see every type of person imaginable, mingling together downtown. I have written and recorded a couple dozen songs in Milledgeville, where I currently reside, so I have definitely found plenty of creative inspiration around here. I wrote and recorded my last cd “Voodoo Panther” here, and I am recording a new one this winter. I have a home studio, where I do all my own recording, and I have my own record label, so I am 100% DIY. What would you like to see?

Some kind of bus system that would bring people from outlying towns into Macon for the weekend. There are plenty of people who would like to come, but for those who drink, getting home is a problem, and nobody wants drunk drivers on the road!

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The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer.The Rookery offers some of the best comfort food in Macon. Burgers, Nachos, Sandwiches and daily lunch specials that can’t be beat. LD BAR $ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658

Buffalos Cafe on Zebulon You know this place has great wings, but they also feature a large selection of salads and sandwiches, large screen tvs to watch all your favorite games and a popular trivia night for the whole family. LD • BAR • $ 5990 Zebulon Rd. 20’s Pub Boasting freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and dinner specials in a well-lit tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $ 3076 Riverside Dr.

5 Guys Burgers & Fries The best burgers in Macon is what our readers say, serving dogs and peanuts too. LD • $ 120 Tom Hill Sr., 474.0445

Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends.

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CJ’s Bar & Grill You can’t really call this bar food. Is it fried, yes, but it’s fresh and so, so good! Sloppy nachos, great burgers and chicken wraps. LD • BAR • $ 2910 Riverside Drive, 757-3262

Rivalry’s – The only place in town where you can order Atomic Buffalo Turds and wash them down with a giantsized bottle of Monty Python’s Holy Ale. 3986 Northside Dr., Macon 474-0606 LD BAR $

Nu-Way Weiners Open since 1916, this original store with its neon sign is one of America's oldest hot dog stands and they serve secret recipe chili sauce, famous hot dogs, hamburgers, and other sandwiches. BLD • $ 430 Cotton Avenue, 743.1368

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Fresh-Air Bar-B-Que Award winning BBQ known for its tangy tomato and vinegar style pulled pork, ribs and baked beans. Don’t skip out on the Brunswick Stew neither. LD Open 7 days a week • $ 3076 Riverside Dr., 477-7229

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Caliente’s does them the best. If you can handle it, get the MOAB… if not, there’s always the Thrilla From Tha Grilla, which is just right. LD • $ 6255 Zebulon Road El Azteca One of Macon’s best patios, serving all your favorite Mexican dishes, voted Macon’s best margarita. LD BAR • $-$$ 169 Tom Hill Sr., 475.9199

Margaritas I hear that camarones a la diabla doesn’t mean ‘shrimp of the devil’ but I don’t care—it’s hot and spicy, and probably is what Satan eats when he’s feeling a hankering for Mexican.

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Fish n’ Pig Spectacular views of Lake Tobesofkee. Patio or inside seating serving both barbecue and seafood. D • BAR $-$$ 6420 Mosely Dixon, 476.8837

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Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta Casual, fun atmosphere with everything from soup and salads to hot wings, pizza and their signature sandwich creation, the Weggie. Daily lunch specials. LD • BAR • $ 120 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd, 477.7400 Luigi’s Bistro Casual Italian cuisine in a hip, swanky atmosphere. LD • BAR • $-$$ 401 Cherry Street, 743.4645

Macon Pizza in the Alley Serving NY style pizza, grinders, pasta, salads and wings; hot, fresh and affordable! LD • BAR • $ Mulberry Street Lane, 742-5555

Ingleside Village Pizza A big no-brainer. IVP has the best pizza in town and the best beer selection.

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Adriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteriastyle lunch, serving the most authentic Italian in town, including sandwiches, soup, salads, pasta, pizza and daily specialties. Also, specialty coffees and beer and wine. Mon-Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6pm. L • BAR $ 359 Third Street

Molly’s Café – It looks like your grandma’s dining room and the menu eats like it too! This is the place for a

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Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas.

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Menu includes lobster bisque, stuffed prawns, veal medallions, duck and much more. Declicious. LD • BAR • $$$$$ 5171 Eisenhower Parkway - Across from Macon State College, 471-4250 The Shamrock Dargan and his crew cook up some of the best homemade meals in Macon, including his legendary Shepard’s Pie. Plus, he’ll surprise you from time to time with some interesting seafood selections. D • BAR $-$$ 342 Rose Avenue, Payne City 750.1555

The Tic Toc Room Contemporary setting with a sophisticated menu, great wine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 401Cherry Street, 743.4645

The Cox Capitol Theatre Well the revolving door in the Kitchen of the Capitol Theatre has finally stopped spinning, and the result is some darn good pizza, Hot Dogs, soft pretzels, and subs. Where else can you have a beer and watch a great movie?? D • $$$ 382 Second Street, 257-6391

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Killian’s Coffeehouse Serving patries, coffees and smoothies for breakfast and lunch. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend. BL • $ 490 Cherry Street, 492-1771.

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Apocalypto-Jesus needs to take a long winter's nap. If you want to pray for the President, make it a real prayer for guidance. For eight years I had to hold my nose and hope that former president Bush would make a decision about something that I could agree with.

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he Reverend Wiley Drake of Buena Vista, CA has been praying for President Obama's death and encouraging others to do likewise, citing Psalm 109 (“may his days be few... may his children be fatherless,,,,”). You can find the bumper stickers and t-shirts online. In Drake's mind, Jesus is not only anti-Obama; he's also waiting for enough intercessory prayer to get the word from the Godfather (literally!) to actually whack the president. Some years, Jesus is the Prince of Peace; this season, he's a Hit Man. Personally, I think that God should consider suing these weirdos for defamation of character.

The baby Jesus keeps morphing into something whiter and more right-wing every Christmas season. I mean, if the typical fundamentalist Christian reflects the current social values of Christ, then the Lord is heading into some Angry White Man territory. I fully expect to see a little manger scene featuring the Wise Men offering the holy family a different type of gift-giving: an AK-47, the video game Call of Duty, and an autographed copy of Going Rogue. Little J.C. is becoming less an historical figure from the Middle East and something of a paramilitary Buddy Christ for the Hummer set.

Hitler believed that Jesus was of Celtic ancestry and not a Jew at all. The notion is absurd, but I am amazed at how many church members make casual anti-Semitic remarks. If you talk smack about Jews and the Middle East, aren't you sort of hating on your own Savior?

Why do folks love to remake the Lord into their own image? Are religious people just trying to keep God relevant for their generation, or is it simply mass narcissism? I spent the seventies worshiping the sensitive Hippie Jesus with his dreamy surfer looks. A generation before me had a rugged blue-eyed Jesus a la films such as King of Kings. My daughters' generation has seen the rise of Christian mosh pits as Christ gets a makeover as the ultimate punk or the quintessential emo kid – maybe someone will soon market Jesus: the Twilight Edition. But recent years have brought us a camo-clad Savior who can't wait for the Final Battle.

I am not particularly fond of what I will call Apocalypto-Jesus who is about to open a can of whoop-ass on the planet. This years' model of the Lord features a heavily-edited transcript of his words: no more call to “turn the other cheek”, no more meek inheriting the earth. He's hired a ghost writer to mine the internet for some Ayn Rand words

about the value of greed. He's been seen hanging with those temple money changers. Jesus has found a mondo jar of Sammy Sosa skin-bleaching cream.

Jesus is no longer a dark-skinned Middle Easterner.

Apocalypto-Jesus must love guns, because bumpers filled with pro-gun slogans sure tend to sit alongside of Christian fish emblems. Jesus particularly loves the second amendment to the Constitution because He guided every stroke of the pen held by the founding fathers, even the ones who held slaves and massacred Native Americans and drank like gutter punks on penny Pabst night. They were all just God's secretaries, and the United States of America is certainly ordained by God to be a theocracy.

Well, I'm here to say that Jesus wasn't born in a red state. Mass hysteria and hogwash and twisting of the Bible into some overarching form of uber-patriotism needs to stop. I can't find the scripture which states that the U.S. is the Promised Land, or that the doctrine of Manifest Destiny was ever part of God's Plan. I fail to understand why mining and excavation of everything beautiful and valuable within the environment is any form of godly stewardship. Frankly, the constant use of God's name to justify the horrors of any government is sickening. Governments do good things and stupid things and always have. God isn't a Democrat, a Republican, or a freemarket capitalist.

There's still the lovely, humble story of the Nativity which isn't about politics or fistfights in the Wal-Mart electronics department. A laboring woman who gives birth in a manger and the ensuing adventures of growing up as Jesus in Bethlehem doesn't require the overlay of gloss and Chinamade plastics. We don't need to turn the simplicity of the story into a call to arms against businesses who fail to say “Merry Christmas” to every customer.

Let's just respect our differences and try to get along.

Apocalypto-Jesus needs to take a long winter's nap. If you want to pray for the President, make it a real prayer for guidance. For eight years I had to hold my nose and hope that former president George Bush would make a decision about something that I could agree with. I could hate his choices, but it is too much weight to truly hate a person. I suggest that my brothers and sisters on the other side of the political fence consider this and, this season, remember the one called the Prince of Peace.

I recently had the opportunity to inteview a 27-year old named Brian about his new organization called Can-Do Conservatives. Brian was born with a malady of defects he calls “blessings.”

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rian Donegan could very easily sit in his Lawrenceville, Georgia home and complain about his life and what is happening in the world around him. Brian is a 27 year-old who was born with a host of maladies that include being legally blind, Cerebral Palsy, a bilateral cleft lip and palette, no sense of smell and many other defects that he calls “blessings”. But Brian is not that type of man. Instead, Brian has chosen to do something about things by trying to make a difference in our country, in particular, for handicapped individuals who call themselves Conservatives.

I recently had the opportunity to inteview Brian about his new organization called Can-Do Conservatives.

When was Can-Do Conservatives started?

Nine months ago it started as a dream in my head (It just recently became registered as a legal 527 political organization). It was right after the contest for RNC Chair. I was highly disappointed. Not as much in our choice but that none of the candidates were interested in reaching out to the disabled in their plans for moving forward as a party. I am sick and tired of being championed by liberal Democrats who just want to use us as pawns on a political chess board with entitlement programs that tie us down to the Government ball-and-chain. Republicans have done a very poor job of reaching out to the disabled.

We need to get back to the Reagan model of building coalitions by standing firm on our Conservative values and principles, but aiming the message in the right directions and communicating our positions well.

What is the primary goal of Can-Do Conservatives? To give a voice to the least represented group of people in Conservatism, the disabled. I attended my first Georgia Republican Convention in Savannah this past May. I watched as many different groups were represented , but no one spoke on behalf of the disabled. Also, I just attended Michelle Bachman's "Emergency House Call" on the west side of the US Capital a few weeks ago. One one speaker, Chris Smith (R-NJ) mentioned the fact that the disabled will be adversely affected by the healthcare bill Pelosi and Co. are trying to ram down our throats. There is definitely a long way to go, but it is a fight worth taking on.

Who has been your favorite politician to deal with? By far, that would be Governor Mike Huckabee. He is the nicest person I have ever met. A close second would be candidate for Insurance Commissioner Gerry Purcell. There are many others in close proximity like Gubernatorial candidates John Oxendine (Georgia) and Bob Vander Plaats (Iowa), Iowa Congressional Candidate, Steve Rathje (IA-2), I can't name everyone or you

Brian Donegan and Governor Mike Huckabee

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Most politicians I have met over the past year in my travels have been very nice and supportive.

Who is your personal inspiration?

I have always been interested in politics, ever since I was very young. However no one inspired and motivated me to get off the political sidelines before Governor Huckabee's Presidential campaign. When I discovered him I was at a crossroads in my life. I needed some direction and a boost of confidence. I found it as I volunteered for Governor Huckabee's campaign and left my comfort zone doing things I never even considered doing before.

The Can-Do Conservatives of America is my progression in political activism.

What do you feel is our nation's number one concern going into the new year? "It's The Economy, Stupid!" Many of our problems in the country right now stem from our economic woes. Unfortunately during a time of economic downturn and a time when our debt is running sky high because we are throwing money down a rat hole, the solutions for Washington is to increase the debt even further by socializing health care and handing out ridiculous bailouts. Our dollar is getting weaker by the day, unemployment is growing fast, and the threat of more taxation, regulation, and litigation is stunting the growth of small businesses. It's also leading to job migration and we should be working on creating more jobs, not driving them overseas!

The disabled are more likely to start small businesses and we should be promoting the entrepreneurial spirit, not killing it!

What direction do you feel our country is heading? Things are going downhill fast! In the past year we have become a nation of clunker cars, bailout czars, and a runaway debt going way too far. To be fair, things weren't exactly going in the right direction under the previous administration but things have been deteriorating rapidly under President Obama's watch. We can either do one of two things. We can sit and watch or we can stand up and fight. I am going to stand up and fight!

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We love our great past—Otis Redding (Class of 1963), Little Richard (1955), Allman Brothers (1971)—and our chart-topping present—Young Jeezy (2005) and Jason Aldean (2005)—but this is about our future. Since we aren’t there yet, we’re gonna fake it till we make it.

Do what? You decide what year class reunion this is for you and come as that version of yourself: who you will be in 10, 15, 20 years. Maybe you’ll finally change your name to Duo Maxwell and become a world class DJ in 10 years, so come as that. Or whatever. You can, as Nirvana (Class of 1991) sang, come as you are, but we like it when you wear your insides on the outside. If you want, dress up like your clique or crew from high school: jocks, nerds, smokers, greasers, hippies, preps, cheerleaders, art house, etc. Like Walt would’ve said, we contain multitudes. The idea here is to show that off and have some fun.

What kind of fun? Well, you can’t be Duo Maxwell (Class of 2010) because he’s our special guest DJ who’ll be spinning (in a Mexican wrestling mask) for the first time in the Mactropolis alongside our favorite jam master, Montalban Jr. And of course, you can expect to see the likes of Floco Torres, Citizen Insane, Al K!NG, City Council and some other Random Family members and friends, but be aware, THIS IS NOT A CONCERT. It’s an event with music, great live music. Don’t know how to describe for you the weirdness that we’ve been cooking up, but it’s going to be something you’ll talk about later. Much later. In the days after you’ve not only recovered but cobbled together words to describe it.

And we’ll have yearbooks! We’re only going to make 100 or so of these things, and they’ll be ready by the 11th Hour Readers Choice Awards. Come to the Class Reunion to get your picture in the yearbook, or email a headshot and your name, grade and bio to RNRHS@randomfamilyrecords.com. We’ll put them in the yearbook with pictures gathered from all the crazy, weird, fun and memorable events from the past year. If you have some to send or an event you want in, hit us up. If you and your crew want to take your picture together and be The Glee Club, that’s cool. Be creative. This is yours, ya know? And you can get a copy of it for just $15.

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hat if your favorite local shop closed its doors tomorrow? It’s hardly news to anyone that all businesses, but particularly small businesses, have seen tough times of late, but now there’s a way you can help.

The 3/50 Project is a national initiative designed to encourage consumers to shop local and save the local shops that are the backbone of our economy. The idea is simple: pick three locally-owned businesses and spend $50 between them each month. If half of the U.S. population followed this formula, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue, according to stats from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The importance of shopping local lies in supporting our neighbors and their shops, but the results can also be seen in many other ways. For every $100 spent in a local shop, $68 returns to the local economy through taxes, payroll and other expenditures like supplies. Compare that to the $43 that stays with the local economy from national chain purchases. It may cost a little more to get that item at a local shop, but that extra money, through taxes and the services they fund, may go to fill in the pothole that you hit every day on the way to work.

But the 3/50 Project isn’t an “all-or-nothing” concept. The idea isn’t to completely stay away from big-box stores and national chains, but just to spend some of that money at local shops. Organizers stress balance in shopping, and some national chains are even supporting the project, knowing that a successful economy needs both.

It's time Macon got the word out about this initiative. Chris Abbott, with Jack and Coat Clothiers in downtown Macon, knows it's not easy to be an independent business in this economy.“We can appreciate any effort for the community to get out and support locally owned businesses, it's important we all do anything we can.”

“The unique, local shops are the ones that really give a town its character and personality. My business is about as local as it gets”, says Kevin Meadows owner of Meadows Fine Jewelry, “as I make most of the things in the store.”

Healso noted that employees in small shops are typically more knowledgeable about the products they sell, and more able to give advice when a customer isn’t sure what he or she wants.

3/50 is trying to change the mindset of the general public. It's time to get the word out that Wal-Mart shouldn’t be your one-stop shop.

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Once the husband hits a high rank and supervisory status, the wife is expected to take on a new identity. The perfect military wife will make it look effortless and not complain in public.

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t was once described to me as, “having his rank embroidered on her panties”—when the leadership’s wife is accused of wearing her husband’s rank. In the military, an established and respected chain of command results in a well-run squadron. At the top, there is the boss with his spouse. From there, the job trickles from his shoulder boards all the way down to her panties getting in a wad.

I like to call it the “two-fer” deal.

For example, once a woman’s husband becomes a squadron commander, she should plan on being the “woman behind the man”--to dutifully support him and his squadron. The military member’s career absorbs the whole family into a lifestyle. It is preferred to have the lead couple seen as a solid, functional unit. Observing the commander have a happy, sustainable family reflects stability. Stability is craved in times of stress and war. But, what if the wife is shy, only wants to take care of her children, has a career of her own, or a combination of all of that? Often, the answer would be, “Too damn bad. Deal, lady.”

While the man is running the business of the squadron, the wife is running the social end of things. By default, she is in charge of heading the spouses’ monthly coffees, perhaps publishing a newsletter, and even rustling up a fundraiser. Heck, she

may need to hostess the children’s Christmas party, too. Don’t forget that she should attend the base’s official spouses’ club; warm a seat at those functions. Never mind that the official base club needs her to take a seat on the board.

In fact, she may have to organize a theme party for one of the year’s official spousal club meetings. While she is selling chili dogs to help pay for the children’s Christmas party, she needs to remember to call the spouses of the deployed and check on their wellbeing. Oh, and tell her to not forget to take care of whatever she used to do before her husband was named the commander.

The buy-one-get-one (BOGO), the two-fer, is assumed. He receives the paycheck and she tries to seamlessly double her family’s supportive efforts at the workplace.

A commander spouse friend of mine once said, “The only way to get out of all that is to get a job, get sick, or have a baby.”

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Dear Santa, I stopped believing in you when I was really young . My cousin (yes, THAT cousin) found all her Xmas wishes stuffed in her Mom and Dad’s closet. Still I hedged my bets, by writing you a letter every year.

Sometimes I get what I want, sometimes I get that burgundy v neck sweater from Banana Republic that my mom’s been trying to get me to wear for three decades. Here is my list for 2009. IT’s been a rough year.

- Stripper Breath Candles- I’ve always been a big fan of the candle. I like the light they throw off, I love how I look in candlelight but I’ve always hated the housewife glad air freshener connotations that come with them. Finally, this candle for men can be purchased at etsy.com (don’t get me started). They basically cut 22 oz beer bottles in half, fill them up with wax that (if you cut yourself, stop whining, you’re a man) smells like amber or construction sites. I’ll take two.

- The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt’s life is an instruction manual on manliness. In Edmund Morris’ book, The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, we see TR overcome adversity after adversity in order to become a paragon of manliness. Read about TR kicking his childhood sickness’s butt and then heading out West to become a rancher in the Dakotas.

- Pocket Compass. As a man who spends a great deal of time outdoors, could I have a nice pocket compass so I’ll never lose my way. Sure, GPS may be easier and more accurate, but batteries die and satellite connections can be disrupted. That’s when having a compass comes in handy.

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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt II Released September 8, 2009 Wu-Tang’s most celebrated chef has been stirring the pot of beats over his spitfire delivery, and he’s ready to serve. Part I may be one of the best rap albums of the ‘90s, and arguably the best from any of the Wu’s many solo projects.

Why it has taken the Chef 14 years of stuttered starts to match that recipe, I don’t know, but this album comes close to the original’s impact. Ghostface Killah is present throughout, but the guest MCs don’t stop there. Method Man, Popa Wu, and even the coach himself, Slick Rick are all on hand to deliver. Wu-Tang fo Life!

Super 400

Sweet Fist Released September 15, 2009

Sweet 400 is straight up, dirty rock band fun. For those in the southeast, we haven’t been graced too often by their tour stops, but their albums make one long for a good live charge. The power trio plays a garage rock combo of late 60s era Black Sabbath and The Creation with the modern southern gothic of Kings of Leon. “Needle Down” and “Another Heavy Word” will give you a good idea.

ASTROLOGY You will say things without thinking.

You can be arrogant, presumptuous, and your own interests will come first.

You are spending money on something practical with which to surprise someone. Look around you for better prices since you want to consider this item as an investment. You may want to try a weekend getaway as you are starting to feel restless but being as busy as you are, you know it is hopeless. A vacation much later could be planned.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Libra is artistic, musical, level headed, sympathetic, and generous. You can be gossipy, critical, and bitter. You can be very intuitive this week so you should be sure to follow some of those wild and “off the wall” hunches. This is a time of prosperity for you. Any artistic talent you have should come out during this period and bring you a great deal of satisfaction. You can be very charming (as usual) and attract people to you with your keen magnetism.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are practical, peace loving, stubborn, and deliberate. Taurus has a natural interest in money, and you like the finer things in life. This is an extremely busy week so you must begin immediately. Do not let things do not pile up. Plan a little of your time to rest and relax so you do not overdo. Perhaps you can delegate some of the work to others. You trust. Be very careful on the road as everyone is in a hurry but not alert to their driving. Look for bargains so you do not overspend.

SCORPIO (October 23-Nov 21): You are very intense, strong willed, determined and secretive. You can be willful and sarcastic, but a deep thinker with a fine mind. Now that you have thought everything through, it is time to come out with your new plans.

Not everyone will be pleased with your decisions once you have explained them. You have only one more week or so to go before you finally decide you can not keep spending your money foolishly.

Impulse shopping will finally come to an end just before the “money tree” dies.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini is versatile, fickle, intelligent, creative, quick, neat, and curious. Gemini learns quickly and has the ability to get a good education. About half a dozen times a year you get restless feet and want some type of change. This week is one of those times.

Sometimes you act on it and sometimes you do not. This is not really a good time for change.

Someone needs to talk with you about their struggle with finances and they have a very fine and logical sounding argument to present.

Beware! Do not fall for it.

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GOOD LUCK!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancer is sentimental, sensitive, and needs to have a sense of security.

Cancer is intensely romantic and has a vivid imagination. Listen carefully to what others have to say.

They have something important to tell you. You win all debates or arguments that come up this week. Be careful how you spend your money as you could easily be overcharged. Look around for bargains and be very practical and objective if possible. A busy weekend is coming up, so be prepared.

LEO (July 23-August 22): Leo is colorful, self assured, outgoing, impulsive and expansive. If are running into trouble, it may seem to be too much for you to handle by yourself. Others are willing to help if you let them know what is needed. A piece of real estate suddenly needs some money spent. It is quite easy to overspend so get some estimates before you commit yourself. You have many errands to run this week so be careful driving.

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VIRGO (August 23-Sept 22): You can be highly critical, sarcastic, & unforgiving. If you look for it, there is a wonderful opportunity out there somewhere for you. It will mean very hard work, serious thought and perhaps putting in some overtime but if you pace yourself, you would do fine. This could reinvent and revitalize your whole work ethic. By the end of this week you should discover exactly what it is. The best of luck to you.

SAGITARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sagittarius is warm and friendly. You like to talk a great deal making it difficult for others to get a word in edgewise. This is an excellent month to reorganize everything. This is a time for building a new profile. Any good Karma you have stored up in the past is repaid to you within the next two weeks. This is when you should be building toward your future as slow and steady progress can happen. Follow your hunches this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Capricorn is very often politically minded. Capricorn is also patient, reserved, cautious, faithful and shrewd. If you are giving a lecture or presentation of some type this week, it goes very well and everyone actually listens to you. You have some interesting ideas and you will share them. A vacation with friends could be made at this time for a trip somewhat later in the year. The next four months should be your time for earning some good money.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Independence and a feeling of freedom is necessary. Aquarius has a strong will, and is original, inventive, and will always enjoy doing the unexpected. You may need to follow your hunches or intuition to avoid running into trouble this week. Someone is always exaggerating and causing problems at your work place. False gossip is going around so do not get caught up in it or you could be blamed. Aggressive drivers are on the road now so you will need to pay attention when out.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You are emotional, ultra-sensitive, easy going, and sociable, Worry plagues you. Pisces will see only the good in others. You have much to do this week but if you ask, friends are more than willing to help you. Try to delegate some of the chores so you are not over tired by the end of the week. It is very easy to go overboard now so pace yourself at a much slower rate. Listen carefully to others since they have some very good ideas or advice for you. Be careful on the road now and practice defensive driving.

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