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11th Hour Interviews:

Laura Reed, the pint-sized songstress who will be performing at this month’s Second Sunday Brunch with Yonrico Scott on drums. Free event!

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- Councilman Rick Hutto’s views on the debate between city & county - Historic Douglass Theatre creates new Jazz Society

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Monday sounds even more doubtful. The next weekend, a revamped Pan African Festival moves its drums, dancing and art up to Tatnall Square Park, where I think more people will be able to enjoy this wonderfully diverse event. And Historic Macon has had Chuck Leavell hocking its Green Field Day on April 17, where you can learn to make that old house a lot more efficient, and create less waste to boot. Bearstock has some of the hippest young bands to play the South bringing some great music to Mercer’s campus as well. Most of this, by the way, is going on because of the first round of the Knight Neighborhood Challenge Grants, which were awarded a few months back. A new round is due this month. So clap those College Hill people on the back whenever you see them, and thank the heavens for the Knight Foundation. It’s making Macon a better place to be, finally.

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Jami Gaudet is a high-energy, multi-talented journalist. As a radio talk show host, morning radio/TV news anchor, and TV news reporter, “Jami G.” has interviewed the biggest names and newsmakers in politics, media, sports, academia and entertainment. Co-host of the popular morning radio show “Kenny B. and Jami G.,” she also hosted “Sunday Magazine” for a cluster of local radio stations. Currently, Jami is writing for several local newspapers and magazines, and freelances as a video writer/producer/host. She and her husband Jim, a local chiropractor, co-founded and direct the Gaudet All-Star Baseball Camp. Now in it’s 24th year, over 12,000 Middle Georgia children have this community event free of charge.

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s usual, Georgia skipped spring and turned summer on, and while the past few weeks, for me, have been spent in the woods in pursuit of turkeys, it’s that time of year when there is a lot more going on than gobbling in Macon. This weekend alone The Moon Dance, River Regatta, Second Sunday Brunch and the Soap Box Derby/Magnolia Street block party have packed the weekend full of fun things to do. Some of the gnarliest youtube videos to come out of Macon last year came from that Soap Box derby, and I’m assuming that this year was made safer because of it. Still, expect some excitement, and lovely hippie Laura Reed is playing Washington Park from noon until 2p.m. Great music and car crashes. How can the day get much better? Throw in some porch parties, more live music, roving art galleries, and some sidewalk chalk, and making it to work on

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The historic Douglass Theatre launches new Jazz Music Society

Chris Krok's cape finally worked, and he's flown away for good. Thoughts? So nice to see him go...how can someone who hides behind religion, spew so much hate? < Phillip Sinclair Good Riddance! I am a conservative but all he did was spew ignorance before he would learn all the facts. He was never interested in learning or becoming part of our community, he was just content to be devisive. < Mary Cay White McCullough So glad to see him go. He came into town to be a badmouth against Macon. There are too many good things going on here and we need to be positive about the future of the city we love. - Kathi Vitale He might of had good points now and then, but for the most part, was uneducated about what he was talking about and presented it in a really stupid way. I would listen to him about 10 minutes in the morning, then it was on to something else. < Justin Edwards

f it’s the third Sunday, then it must be time for a jazz social at the Douglass Theatre. For the past three months, the historic downtown theatre has engaged in a musical experiment—live jazz sets, coupled with fine nosh treats in a delightful atmosphere of laughter, name-that-tune contests, and jazz trivia doorprizes. On Sunday, April 18, the theatre ups the ante as it officially christens this new musical flagship as the Douglass Theatre Jazz Society. For jazz lovers, that reigns as a red letter date. The evening promises to be memorable indeed. The entertainment is billed as Macon’s Jazz legends, an amalgam of musicians whose biographies read like liner notes from classic jazz labels. The roster includes Oscar Jackson (tenor saxophone), Tommy Goodwin (piano), Roger "Boudleaux" Allen (guitar), Bob Barnett (acoustic bass), Steve Chanin (drums) and Morris Seltzer (alto saxophone). “These musicians were honored as musical legends at earlier Douglass Jazz in the Courtyard events, “ said Jimmy Mills, chair of the Friends of the Historic Douglass Theatre. “So it is very appropriate that we ask them back to perform for this important social.” The previous socials have been quasi-membership drives as the society works its way toward the official unveiling. So far, there are more than 25 official members on the budding roster. And that number is climbing, added Mills. Annual dues starts at $25; for couples, it’s $35. Seniors get a break, too. It’s only $15 for them. There are extra categories for more generous donors, though, attracting both the corporate sponsor and deep-pocket individuals. Their return is quite exciting. Douglass Jazz Society members get free admission to the upcoming Jazz in the Courtyard series, which starts on May 30, as well as discounts to other Douglass jazz events.

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Furthermore, the society promises layers of substance , too. In May, the society will launch its primary education program, The Jazz Clinic, a free, intensive two-day workshop for high school musicians. The clinic will be guided by Lenoard Giles, director of the Fort valley State University Jazz Orchestra. It convenes May 28 and 29 at the Douglass, with the young clinicians gleaned from Middle Georgia music programs. The society also will sponsor a jazz appreciation component, where concert-goers and special attendees enjoy unique "jazz talks" with Macon's own jazz guru, George Saunders. And Mills added that's only the beginning. In the future, he expects giant steps from the new music society. For instance, on Sunday evening, inaugural members get to be a part of “Great Night at the Douglass,” a commemorative photograph reminescent of Art Kane’s iconic “Great Day in Harlem, ” where musicians from jazz's Golden Age gathered at the entrance of a Harlem brownstone. “For this memorable photograph, the members of the jazz society will be posed in the Douglass’s doorway,” said Mills. - KENNETH ROLLINS

THE DOUGLASS JAZZ SOCIETY SOCIAL. SUNDAY, APRIL 18 5-7 P.M. Admission $5,(Free for Douglass Jazz Society Members) for more information please call the Douglass Theatre at 742-2000.

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NEWS SOME WARNER ROBINS BUSINESSES GIVING THANKS TO OUR TROOPS Do you know a family in need of a home makeover? Warner Robins’ real estate agents, Freida McCullough, Jill Olf and many businesses in the community will be donating a two-room makeover to a military family in need. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Olf and McCullough will be announcing the chosen family at the “Celebrate Our Freedom: A Thank You To Our Troops” FREE community event on Saturday, May 22, 2010. The two-room makeover will be part of an exclusive reality television showcase that will air later this year on 41 WMGT. The family-friendly event will feature food, live music, face-painting, games for the children, and a number of Middle Georgia vendors. The event will be held at Celebrations Event Hall from 10 to 2 p.m. Military families are asked to send a letter and video of the two rooms that beg: “Make me over!” via mail to 4851 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088 or by email to info@jempublicityonline.com.

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City/County Pissing Match BY RICK HUTTO

ust a couple of weeks ago, Jami Gaudet wrote a great article and accompanying interview with Mayor Robert Reichert in the 11th Hour. She told of an unprecedented warmth and cooperation between the Mayor and Sam Hart, Chairman of the Bibb County Commission. Well, now we aren’t feeling the love. Strange how times change so quickly. The two are locked in a pissing match of epic proportions that will have an effect on every taxpayer in Bibb County (and we often have to remind the County Commissioners that 60% of those County taxpayers live within the city limits of Macon). Under the previous City and County administrations, the City lost millions of dollars in negotiations over the allocation of sales tax revenues. Now, just before a much-needed SPLOST vote, the County wants to delay – yet again – negotiations over the necessary Service Delivery Strategy Agreement which spells out exactly which party pays for what services and how much it all costs. If we don’t reach an agreement, neither the City nor the County will be eligible for State and some federal funds. Why should you care about such a

seemingly-esoteric subject? City residents pay 100% of the ad valorem for city taxes and 47% of the ad valorem for county-wide taxes, amounting to 73.5% of the 2009 total taxes paid. Yet in our 2009 budgets, for services provided both to the City and the County, the City paid $245,000 for EMA services while the County paid $144,000. The City paid $435,000 for traffic signals while the County paid $90,000. The City paid $427,000 for the Board of Elections while the County also paid $427,000. Remember that those amounts paid by the County include taxes paid by City dwellers to the County – the same taxpayers who have already paid to the City - resulting in our paying 73.5% of those totals. How about some services that Bibb County provides only to the unincorporated area out of their general fund, using 47% of the ad valorem taxes paid by City residents? From the County’s 2009 budget, Engineering cost $558,000; Public Works cost $5.115 million; Traffic Safety cost $270,000. Remember, those are services provided ONLY in the unincorporated areas of Bibb County, but 47% of the property taxes used to pay for them are paid by City residents. Perhaps the most egregious example of double billing for City residents occurs every time we send a violator of a City law

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Now that Chris Krok is not on local airwaves taking on the knuckleheads who are supposed to be working for us, will the Elaine Lucas’s of our city be allowed to run amuck again without so much as a question about their behavior or ethics?

James Carville and Paul Begala on the Liberal side, Chris Krok is an entertainer first and a political commentator second, n Tuesday, March 30th several however, this should not diminish what he “leaders” around our fair city and did for our community and the message county jumped for joy when local radio host Chris Krok left Macon for a pro- that he shared with it, mainly that people in public office are public servants and work motion in Dallas, Texas with Cumulus for we the people, not the other way radio and have since followed it up with around. Unfortunately, so many of our opinion pieces in the Macon Telegraph, beating their chests like Vikings en route to elected officials have forgotten this, especially here in Middle Georgia. Chris Krok Valhalla. Kroks’ remarks have fueled congave them a not so gentle reminder on a troversy since his very first show when he daily basis. I’ll miss that. More importanttook over for his predecessor Shayne ly, our community will miss that too. McBride about a year and a half ago as he Now before you all think that Chris took on Macon City Councilwoman Elaine and I were the best of buddies, I’ll tell you Lucas. Like him or not, Krok has never right now we are not. We are good acquainbeen afraid of a fight and would not be tances who ran into each other at various intimidated by anyone, although many of locations over the past year and a half that them tried and are now claiming credit for Chris and his family were in Macon. running him out of town on a rail. Occasionally we might send an email back The City of Macon and Middle and forth or I would call into his show to Georgia as a whole owe Chris Krok a big make a point but beyond that, there was no thank you for everything he did during his interaction or friendship between us. I say brief but colorful tenure as the morning that in order to make my point that my gratihost for WMAC-AM as he held local tude to Chris is just that and not given out of politicians from Warner Robins mayor at theShaheen gaudet chiropractic center a biased friendship. As anyone who has Chuck to Bibb County spoken to me about Chris knows, Chris and Commissioner Joe Allen responsible for I don’t see eye to eye on all of his views or their actions and brought things to light that Gaudet Chiropractic Center in the way he does things. However, I am may have gone uncovered for years if they 3336 Vineville Ave. Macon always quick to say that at least Chris puts were uncovered at all. (478)Just 477-9480 his chin out there to be hit. This is a lot like Sean Hannity and Rush more than can be said for a lot of people in Limbaugh on the Conservative side and BY BILL KNOWLES

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to the LEC – “the lockup” – for incarceration even if only for a few hours. As City residents, we paid a great deal of taxes to build and operate the LEC and we pay a large portion of the salaries of those who operate it. But every time we walk someone through the door, whether for a DUI offense, a domestic battery, or murder, the City is billed $55. Then, for every day that prisoner remains there, we pay another $55. And if the prisoner is being booked on a State charge (and not a City violation), the City is still charged a $15 processing fee in order to receive a copy of the photo and fingerprint card. All those charges cost the City a monthly average of $18,000 to $30,000. Oh, and if the prisoner needs medical care, we are expected to pay for that as well. In fact, the Medical Center sues us annually for services they claim they have not been reimbursed for treating our prisoners. By the way, when that happens, the five City attorneys for whom we pay almost $700,000 per year almost always farm out any litigation and the City is charged fees by law firms for those services. That is what the Mayor has done in the present case. He has engaged an outside attorney who is currently suing Gwinnett County on behalf of the sixteen municipalities in that County. So far, more than $300,000 has been paid in legal fees in the suit against Gwinnett, and our Mayor’s new outside attorney told us we can expect to

pay about $30,000 for expert witnesses alone in our battle with the County. Of course that figure does not include his law firm’s charges. I don’t have the heart for a protracted and bitter fight with the County, but I also know we cannot afford to lose the revenues generated by a new SPLOST. During the most recent financial crunch, the City was – quite literally – saved by the excess funds we generated from our last SPLOST. Following the School Board’s decision to raise property taxes, the City Council – over the objections and “no” votes of six of us – also voted to raise property taxes. In so doing they defeated any chance to pass a SPLOST this July. The reason I signed on to and voted for (with great reluctance) the Mayor’s request to hire an outside mediator and then to bring legal action against Bibb County was because that request also asks that the SPLOST vote be delayed from July to November. Even then, I think passing it will be extremely difficult, and particularly so if the County Commissioners also raise property taxes in the fall. A November SPLOST will take a great deal of political capital to be expended in order to succeed. Every elected official who supports it is going to be forced to work hard to convince voters to cast a ballot for yet another tax. And, even with that effort, I’m still not sure a November SPLOST will pass. But I am certain that a July SPLOST would fail at the ballot box.

our community. My question is this: Now that Chris is not on local airwaves taking on the knuckleheads who are supposed to be working for us, will the Elaine Lucas’s of our city be allowed to run amuck again without so much as a question about their behavior or ethics? Although not many of us have the forum that Chris had in reaching out to Middle Georgia, we should all still look to hold our leaders accountable and make them answer the tough questions that we deserve answers to. We should all follow the example that Chris left as his legacy here in Macon and not let them get away with what they have the past. We need people to not only ask the tough questions of our local leaders, but we also need them to stand up to them at the ballot box by voting them out of office and replacing them with people who have a new vision for our community, rather than

the same old “good ole’ boy” or “Cotton Avenue Mafia” sentiment that has ruined our city, county and school district in the past. We need people to not only shy away from the status quo, but become part of a movement to reclaim our community and restore it to somewhere that we can be proud to be from instead of ashamed that we live in because of the ineptness of our “leaders” who have become a laughing stock across our state. (Thank God former Mayor Ellis is gone… At least we aren’t a national laughing stock anymore! Kindly keep your “Hugo Chavez loving” butt out of Bibb County, Jack! ) We need people like Chris Krok to remind us of our civic responsibility. Thank you Chris, for reminding us that we can file an ethics complaint against a bad City Council member. Thank you Chris, for reminding us that it is up to us to stop the madness in our local government. Thank you Chris, for all that you did for us.

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Macon Arts presents the Fifth Annual Fired Works Regional Exhibit and Sale BY HEATHERLY DARNELL

The Value of Ceramics, or, What Does Pottery Mean to Me?

ell, in Georgia, clay is already a part of everyday living. It gets stuck to our tires, plays havoc with our landscaping, and stains our skin and clothes in local man-made lakes or rivers. It gives the water around here that lovely color, and creates soft slippery pools for our bare feet. What is the value of local pottery? More than any monetary value you could place on it, local pottery is usually made with--wait for it--local clay. Each cup, plate, or hand-made ceramic sculpture you see at a local pottery show is literally a piece of Georgia. No matter the shape, no matter the glaze, this piece was once a part of the Georgia geography and has been formed and solidified into a shape that no longer suggests its geographical history. Georgia is hidden in each cup, and cradled by your hands each time you pick it up. We take from the land; the land nourishes us. I wonder if potters feel the sense of connection with the land usually associated with those who work in agriculture.

What is the Appeal of Going to Pottery Shows

ired Works, a Regional Ceramics Show and Sale features 58 artists this year. The appeal, other than having the unique opportunity to see large amounts of artwork from each of these artists, is to remember they all start with the same basic material: clay. You find the same shapes throughout cultural history: the pot, the plate, the bowl, the cup. Cultures around the world found this malleable material and molded it into the same shapes, found the same purpose. It was used to create play things, to mold images of gods, and to capture the likeness of everyday people. The age old process has not changed, historically speaking, this is the oldest true art form still in use today.

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e're on the cusp of the 5th annual Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibit and Sale. 58 artists and more than 4,000 pieces of sculptural and functional ceramics make this the largest show of its kind in Georgia. We're presenting several new artists this year as well as the returning favorites. And we've added Cocktails and Clay (an adult clay workshop) and Final

Fired Works Sunday Brunch, to the existing lineup of great events. Check out our web-site at www.maconarts.org for more information. For now, mark your calendar for the Fired Works Regional Exhibit and Sale: April 17 - 25, 2010 in the Round Building at Central City Park. Hours are Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 (unlimited return visits), $1 for college students with ID, and students 18 & under get in free.

Special Events • Friday, April 16 – Fired Works Preview Party. Be the first to see this year’s works and meet many of the artists

on-site. The fun, festive atmosphere is enhanced with live music by Chris Bartlett, cookout-style dinner by Market City Café, and complimentary wine and beer. 6 - 9 p.m. Tickets are $25. • Saturday, April 17 – Fired Works Artists Round Table Discussion and Q&A with the Audience. • Saturday, April 17 & 24 – Saturday Workshops for Kids. Free, hands-on clay workshops led by professional artists. Ages 5-12 at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Teens at 1:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required. • Sunday, April 18 & Saturday, April 24 – Pottery Road Show. Learn about pottery collection and appraisal during a brief, informal presentation by Jim Wilcox. Have your own ceramic treasures valued for $5 per piece (includes admission for one person). • Friday, April 23 – Cocktails & Clay Workshop for Adults. The over 21 set may try their hand at creating ceramics in an informal, fun cocktail party setting. Admission is $30 and includes a limited edition Fired Works apron, all materials, drinks and light hors d’oeuvres. Advance registration is required. For reservations or for more info about Fired Works visit MaconArts.org or call 478-743-6940.

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Thurs April 8 This day in history: (1994) Atlanta Brave Kent Mercker no-hits Dodgers, 6-0.

“Hello, Dolly!” at Theatre Macon.

Featuring Nan Solomon in the title role of the classic musical. Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday & Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets $15 - $20. 478.746.9485. 438 Cherry St. Thru April 17.

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Fri April 9 This day in history: (1992) Record 18

golfers shoot in 60s in Masters round 1.

Mercer University Jazz Ensemble in concert. Monty Cole, director. 7:30 pm.

Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building. Free. 478.301.5751. Mercer,edu/music. 1400 Coleman Ave.

Moondance on the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, 7-10p.m. Live music by

the Crankin’ Daddies. Bring your chairs, blankets and a picnic, or have it catered! Free for Trail members, $10 general admission. See page 20 for full details.

Sat April 10 This day in history: (1995) New York City bans smoking in all restaurants that seat 35 or more.

Second Saturday at the Georgia Children’s Museum, 10:30 am -12:30

pm. Admission $3. 478.755.9539. GeorgiaChildrensMuseum.com. 370 Cherry St.

Go Green! Regatta and Riverwalk Festival 1-7p.m. free event for the whole

family. Enjoy food and drink vendors, live music, arts & crafts, children’s activities and more. Free trolley transportation from Mercer. See page 20 for full details.

Sun April 11 This day in history: (1968) President

Johnson signs 1968 Civil Rights Act.

Sunday Supper & a Movie at Cox Capitol Theatre. Family-friendly films

with budget-friendly dinner. 6 p.m. $1 - $5. 478.257.6381 CoxCapitolTheatre.com. 382 Second St.

Second Sunday Gospel Brunch

hosted by College Hill Alliance with Laura Reed. Noon to 2 p.m. FREE, family-friendly concert in Washington Park plus free art activity with Macon Arts Alliance guest artist. Bring a picnic or buy there. CollegeHillMacon.com. College St. at Magnolia St.

The Macon Film Guild presents "Broken Embraces" at the Douglass

Theatre. Screenings at 2, 4:30 & 7:30 pm, with a discussion following the 4:30 show. Tickets $5. 478.742.2000. MaconFilmGuild.org or DouglassTheatre.org. 355 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Wesleyan Faculty Recital: Dr. Michael McGhee, Wesleyan College Organist and Assistant Professor of Music. 4 pm. Porter Auditorium. Free and open to the public. 478.757.5259. WesleyanCollege.edu/events. 4760 Forsyth Rd.

Tues April 13 This day in history: (1997) 61st Golf

Masters Championship: Tiger Woods at age 21 finishes 18 under par.

Live at Five Concert Series at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame

Featuring Burnt Bacon: Enjoy an eclectic grab-bag of soul, creole, R&B, gospel and country from Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers & King Johnson); vocalist/harmonica player Jon Liebman (The Electromatics); percussionist Chris Uhler (King Johnson); and standup bassist Dave Roth. A back-porch, footstompin’, harmony-singing good time. Admission is free for museum members (join on-site) or $10 for general public. 5-8p.m. at the Musuem.

BEARSTOCK: SATURDAY, APRIL 17

WE THE KINGS

Don’t miss this free concert on the lawn in the middle of Mercer’s beautiful campus. The music starts at noon on Saturday, April 17 and culminates with the popular group We the Kings, who are on their spring tour with The Maine and Cartel. Also playing; Ocean is Theory, Al K!ng, Floco Torres, All Get Out, City Council, The Key and more. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages for a day of free fun!

Macon Musicians Guild concerts at Golden Bough Bookstore. 9 p.m. FREE. Call for artist lineup. 478.744-2446. 371 Cotton Ave. GoldenBough.com.

Sidney's Salons: The Fine Art of Southern Humor Presents Dr. Andrew

Silver. 5:30 – 7 pm at Sidney Lanier Cottage. Wine & cheese reception at 5:30 pm. Talk begins at 6 pm. Free to Historic Macon members, $5 general admission. 478.742.5084. HistoricMacon.org. 935 High St.

Mercer University Faculty Artist concert featuring Richard Kosowski, tenor.

7:30 pm. Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building. Free. 478.301.5751. Mercer.edu/music. 1400 Coleman Ave.

Thur April 15 This day in history: (1997) Baseball honors Jackie Robinson by retiring #42.

“Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway” at The Grand Opera House.

Broadway’s best musical numbers. 7:30 pm. Tickets $43 - $47. 478.301.5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 651 Mulberry St.

Mercer University Theatre presents “The Brecht: Coriolanus.” Nightly performances at 8 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets $5 at the door. 478-301.2974. Mercer.edu. 1400 Coleman Ave. Thru April 24.

Fri April 16 This day in history: (1987) Michael Jordon, 2nd to score 3000 points in a season.

"This is Macon" presented by Middle Georgia Art Assn. Opening

Reception, April 16, 6 – 8 pm. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.

Fired Works Preview Party. Be the

first to browse and buy the work and meet many of the artists. Admission is $25 and includes a cookout-style dinner by Market City Cafe, complimentary beer and wine, and live music – all in a casual, relaxed and fun setting. 6 – 9 pm. Tickets $25. 478.743.6940. Round Building, Central City Park. See page 20 for more details.

Sat April 17 This day in history: (1997) John Bell, 115, recieves new pacemaker.

Historic Macon’s PIC Green Field Day. Tattnall Square Park, 10 am – 2 pm.

Explore how the Green Movement interacts with historic preservation. Free. 478.742.5084. HistoricMacon.org. 935 High St. See page 20 for more details.

Hay Day: Water, Ice & Lights. Free,

fun, family-friendly event with tours, exhibits,

and hands-on activities showcasing the historic home’s inner workings. 10 am - 3 pm. 478.742.8155. 934 Georgia Ave.

Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibit and Sale. Browse and buy work

in a largest exhibit of functional and sculptural ceramics. Weekdays, 11 am to 6 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm; and Sundays, 1 to 4 pm. On-site lunch sold Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 1 pm. Admission $5, $1 for college students, free for students 18 & under. April 18 & 21 - Pottery Road Show with Jim Wilcox. Appraisals $5/piece. April 17 & 24 - Free Saturday Workshops for Kids and Teens. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. Round Building, Central City Park.

Story Book Look Illustrator Presentation by Rick Spears at the Georgia

Children’s Museum, 1-2. pm Admission $3. 478.755.9539. 370 Cherry St.

Taste of Soul, presented by the Tubman

Museum. A fundraiser for the Pan African Festival of Georgia. 30 Chefs cook a variety of cuisines from all over the world, including main courses, side dishes and dessert with live music. 7 pm, Drexel Life Center at St. Peter Claver Church. 478.743.8544. TubmanMuseum.com. 133 Ward Street, Macon

Chuck Leavell & Randall Brandall Bramblett Band in concert at

Hawkinsville Opera House. 7:30 pm. Tickets $35. 478.783.1884. 42 Lumpkin St.

Sun April 18 This day in history: (1994) Arsenio Hall announces he will end his show.

The Annual Pet Show at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. Bring

your own furry friend for the fun. 1 – 4 pm. Included with admission, $4 - $8. 477.3232.

Jun Kaneko Lecture at Museum of Arts & Sciences. The world-renowned

artist visits Macon for a special presentation in conjunction with the exhibit of his work that continues through June 6. Details TBA. 478.477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra in concert. Part of Music and

the Arts at Vineville series. 4 pm, Vineville United Methodist Church. Free. 478.301.5751. Mercer.edu/music. 2045 Vineville Ave.

Tues April 20 This day in history: (1999) Twelve students were murdered at Columbine High School.

Live at Five Concert at GA Music Hall of Fame: Music in Columbus pres-

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John Stanley CJ’s Sports Bar

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DJ Rick Flair Loco’s Bar & Grill

FRI 4/9

B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Robert Lee Coleman The Hummingbird Eddie Stone Mellow Mushroom Loose Skrews Wild Wing Cafe

K-Macks Rivalry’s Sports Bar TBA The Shamrock

SAT 4/10

Roadhouse Reggie & Damaged Goods The Backporch Lounge American Gun The Hummingbird

Megan North Mellow Mushroom

Caleb Grimes Rivalry’s Sports Bar TBA The Shamrock

Chapter 13 Wild Wing Cafe

SUN 4/11

Molly Stephens BJ Billiards, 3-5pm Caleb Grimes Mellow Mushroom

MON 4/12

Randy Wesson 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

TUES 3/30 Open Mic Locos Bar & Grill

B Keith Williams The Shamrock

WED 4/14

Chris Hicks & Friends Backporch Lounge Ron Harold Cheers Bar & Grill

DJ Old Flame, Ladies Nite The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Open Mic w/ Matt Rivalry’s on Northside

THUR 4/15 DJ Trent Bottoms Up

DJs Brad & Julie CJ’s Sports Bar Exit 172 Loco’s Bar & Grill

Molly Stevens The Hummingbird TBA El Azteca

FRI 4/16

Project 77 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Pistoltown Bottom’s Up

DJs Brad & Julie CJ’s Sports Bar Romeo Spike The Hummingbird

Dope John Paul & DJ Old Flame Mellow Mushroom Paste Rivalry’s Sports Bar TBA The Shamrock

EG Kight Wild Wing Cafe

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SAT 4/17

Lewis & Matt CJ’s Sports Bar

Big Mike & the Booty Papas The Hummingbird

Matt Moncrief Mellow Mushroom

Roger Hurricane Wilson Rivalry’s Sports Bar TBA The Shamrock

Radio Cult Wild Wing Cafe

MON 4/19

Rick Ussery 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

TUES 4/20 Open Mic Locos Bar & Grill

Kasey Anderson The Hummingbird

B Keith Williams The Shamrock

WED 4/21

Chris Hicks & Friends Backporch Lounge Shawn Bradshaw Cheers Bar & Grill

DJ Old Flame, Ladies Nite The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Open Mic w/Matt Rivalry’s on Northside Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe

THUR 4/22 DJ Fubu Loco’s Bar & Grill

FRI 4/23

Amy Godwin Mellow Mushroom

The Unmentionables Wild Wing Cafe

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Happy hour til 7pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub

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Happy Hour 4-9pm, $1.75 Dom. Bottles, $2 wells Synergy Happy Hour M-F, $3 Ritas, $3 wells and $1 Drafts El Azteca 2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar $1 Wells all night, The Bird Happy Hour open to close Rivalry’s Sports Bar $2 House Vodka Wild Wing Cafe

Service Industry Night 6PM-Close: 2 for $10 Jager Bombs; $3 House Margaritas; $3 3 Olives Vodka; $2 select Pints Macon Mellow

TUESDAYS

35¢ Wings 3p-close, Buffalos

Trivia: $3 Wells, Ritas & $2 select pints Macon Mellow $1 Domestics Locos

All drinks $2 all night at Bottoms Up

2-4-1 Margaritas all day at El Azteca

2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar Bud Bingo, win prizes! Friend’s Bar & Grill

Lady’s Hour 7:30-8:30pm. Gals enjoy $1 Wells/Domestics BJ’s Billiards

$1.50 Dom Draft beers, $3 Bloody Marys, Tara’s Tavern 2 fer Tuesday: 5-10p, featuring $2 Domestic drafts Wild Wing

Happy Hour 4-9pm, $1.75 Dom. Bottles, $2 wells Synergy

WEDNESDAYS

Taco Rita Nite: $2 Tacos, $3 Margaritas, $4 Skinny Margaritas Wild Wing Cafe

Macon’s Hottest Trivia, $3 Ritas & $3 Big Drafts, El Azteca $1 Domestics Locos

2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

Happy Hour 4-9pm, $1.75 Dom. Bottles, $2 wells Synergy

Hippy Chick Night 6PM-Close: $1.50 House Wine & $4.50 Jager Mellow Mushroom

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The Rookery 11-1am: $2 Bud Lt bottles, $4.50 well doubles, and 2 for 1 Jager. S.I.N. Night: $5 Pitchers El Azteca

$3 Jose Margaritas all day! Free Pool! Tara’s Tavern Skirts, $2 drinks all night Rivalry’s

College Night: $2 select pints, $3 wells, $3 Ritas Macon Mellow

2 for 1 Jager Bombs, $4 Irish Car Bombs Wild Wing $5 Car Bombs! Locos

FRIDAYS

Happy Hour prices for poker players, BJ’s Billiards

2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

The Rookery offers drink specials from 11-1am: $2 Bud Light bottles, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager. $10 Dom. Buckets Wild Wing

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The Rookery 11-1am: $2 Bud Light, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager. $4 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka Wild Wing Cafe

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Rolling Stone has labeled him as a one-man show crafting "impossibly gorgeous pop that mixes up woozy synthesizers, droney shoegaze textures and funky, sometimes danceable beats." He's not what you think though. After hearing the music of Ernest Greene, more popularly known by his stage name, Washed Out, it becomes actually difficult to imagine the fella who's creating the music. Describing him during his New York debut, The NY Times labeled him "schoolboy-pretty," referring to his common dress of an Oxford sweater with a collared, button-down underneath topped with dark corduroy pants and a pair of broken-in Clark's. With his hands hidden behind his MacBook Pro working his worn-out midi-controls snugged close by, Greene sends some of the most beautiful sound waves out to his often sweaty, hipsteresque audience. PRESENTED BY BLUEINDIAN.COM

The North Mississippi Allstars were founded in 1996; a product of a special time for modern Mississippi country blues. RL Burnside, Jr. Kimbrough, Otha Turner and their musical families were at their peak; making classic records and touring the world. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Jim Dickinson, and absorbed the North Mississippi Blues legacy while playing and shaking it down at the juke joints with their blues ancestors. Through the filter of generations of Mississippi Blues men, the Allstars pioneered their own blues-infused rock and roll.

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Mondays with Man in the Box, 9pm at Locos on Riverside

New to Tuesdays! Karaoke with Mitch The Hummingbird, 8p NEW Wednesdays with Mitch from 9p-1a at BJ Billiards Every Wednesday with DKH, Macon Shroom

Every Friday 7:30, Mondays at 5pm, Friends Bar & Grill

The K-Macks @ Rivalry’s

THUR 4/8

John Stanley @ CJ’s Sports Bar

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The John Stanley Band was founded by musician Stan "the drummer man" Killingsworth in 2010. Stan who is known to the Middle Georgia area by his association with musicians and acts such as The Brooks Brothers Band, The Tony Tyler Band, Moondog, Soulshine, and The Midnight Bluez Band, formed the group in an attempt to bring a new flavor to classic and southern rock.

NOW TUESDAYS at BJs Billiards

Robert Lee Coleman @ The Bird

Wed, Fri & Saturdays at Tara’s Sundays with Brad, 9pm The Backporch Lounge

Every Thursday, 9:30p at Synergy Every TUES 8:30p, CJ’s Sports Bar Every Friday Night at Cheers

Every Wednesday with $3 Ritas & Big Drafts El Azteca Every Tuesday, Macon Mellow

Every Monday with Big Jammin, Happy Hour all night, Rivalry’s Team Trivia Tuesdays, 7pm Synergy

Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock Tuesday nights with Jason Hawk, cash prizes, Wild Wing Cafe Trivia with Jacob at Loco’s every Wednesday, Big payouts!

Every Wednesday at The Rookery, compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.

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Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar

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

Texas Hold ‘Em, The Hole Thang

FRI 4/9

Fresh of a new album release with The Music Maker Foundation (It’s stellar) Robert Coleman, former lead guitarist for the JB’s, fills up his cup of soul and blues and pours it out all over the crowd, via his wolfman look, and his nimble fingers. It’s as real and original as it gets in Macon GA. Don’t miss it.

Eddie Stone @ Mellow Mushroom

Eddie Stone spent many years playing keyboard and guitar for the Southern Rock band Doc Holliday, but today, the Warner Robins, Georgia native is embarking on a solo career with a great new CD, "Right Tonight" and he performs with an excellent band as Eddie Stone and the Soul Shakers. It’s in that Southern Rock Tradition that Macon loves, and it’s about as good as it gets in this town.

Loose Skrews @ Wild Wing Café

The Skrews has evolved into one of Middle Georgia hottest party bands and fan favorites. "Playing your Kind of Music" is the theme and that's exactly what the Skrews do -- something that everyone will like - from Classic Rock, Country, Southern Rock, Blues and even a few Gregarian Chants thrown in

K-Macks @ Rivalry’s

Athens locals, The K-Macks, are capable of writing some really powerful folk songs. Stand out tracks like "Sin Boldly" and "Rearranging"

Carolina’s American Gun @ The Bird

EG Kight @ Wild Wing Cafe

lure the listener in with their candid wisdom; and I found myself clinging to every word from beginning to end. When vocalists Kevin Craig and Max Shultz take turns at the mic, their passionate delivery calls to mind the rootsy punk of The Avett Brothers."

and strong . A great show to sit down and relax around.

SAT 4/10

American Gun @ The Bird

Whiskey Peeps, a liter of Ten High, tangled patch cables, a bottle of Jack gone missing and seen wandering through the crowd, a dunk tank, there goes one singer off the stage, a cooler full of empty tall boy PBRs, there goes a guitarist off the stage, where did the other bands’ beer go, ok, here comes some girls on stage, who is that guy singing with the band, uhm, Lando Calrissian is breaking in the pizza line, rhythm section wrestling, breakfast in bed consisting of bagels (but no clothes),... What is all of this you ask? Long story short, it’s a real life story called American Gun, a band that over the past five years has racked up a years’ worth of shows throughout the Southeast, and broadcasting their own unique spin on rock and roll.

Megan North @ Mellow Mushroom

A great singer songwriter/ and former Mercer student, Meagan has played all over this city the last few years, gaining fans at every show. Focusing her lyrics on history, feeling and imagination, her songs are the ones you want to sing along to.

Caleb Grimes @ Rivalry’s

“He'll play a million gigs and look for more, taking the time to shake hands and have a drink and a smile with everyone. More musicians should have the class and down-hearted approach of this guy." - Jason Hawk Q106.3

SUN 4/11

Molly Stevens @ BJ’s, 3-5pm

A rare Sunday show featuring one of our favorite songbirds, this is the perfect after-party for Second Sunday Brunch. Molly is a great songwriter with a voice that is both beautiful

Burnt Bacon @ the Georgia Music Hall of Fame

Enjoy an eclectic grab-bag of soul, creole, R&B, gospel and country with Atlanta's Burnt Bacon. The group features guitarist/vocalist Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers & King Johnson); vocalist/harmonica player Jon Liebman (The Electromatics; percussionist Chris Uhler (King Johnson); and standup bassist Dave Roth. A back-porch, footstompin’, harmony-singing good time will be had by all.

FRI 4/16

EG Kight @ Wild Wing Cafe

Though a blues-based artist, Kight continues to cross genres when the opportunity arises. In the last few years Kight has shared the stage with a diverse array of notables such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Phoebe Snow, Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, George Jones, Taj Mahal, Merle Haggard, Hubert Sumlin, Lee Roy Parnell, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor, Gregg Allman, Brenda Lee, Pinetop Perkins, and Garrison Keillor.

SAT 4/17

Roger Hurricane Wilson @ Rivalry’s

In addition to playing between 250 and 300 nights a year, Roger also produced and hosted his own syndicated radio show on nearly 10 stations around the country. A true bluesman and a true performer, this is a show you’ll get up and dance to.

TUES 4/20

Peggy Jenkins @ The Georgia Music Hall of Fame

A raucous entertainer, Jenkins puts her stamp on music by Etta James, Bill Withers, Michael Jackson and many more. Joining her band for the show is rock guitarist, singer and songwriterMarshall Ruffin, whose stylings have been compared to artist from Jimi Hendrix to Leon Redbone. 11thHourOnline.com

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Laura Reed, the pint-sized songstress who weaves positivity into her irresistible songwriting grooves, will be performing at this month’s Second Sunday Brunch. Ready to unveil her new band, Laura is now backed by such musical talents as Yonrico Scott on drums, Todd Smallie on bass (both of the Derek Trucks Band), Buzz Amato on keys, and Daniela Soledade on flute and vocals. This is one day in the park not to be missed! Interview by David Higdon 11TH HOUR: The last time that you played in Macon was as part of the Fly South Festival back in December when you performed as the Laura Reed Trio. Since that time, your band has begun to grow after playing out with Yonrico Scott. LAURA: Well, I got a call to do a New Year’s show with Yonrico and Kofi (Burbridge), basically the Yonrico Scott Band, sitting in with them singing. We did the show, and afterwards it was great. It was one of those magical, musical moments where everybody kind of clicked. And afterwards, Yonrico was saying that it’s too bad that you’re still with Deep Pocket; I’d love for us to be able to put something together. I said, well, actually, I’m not with Deep Pocket anymore; I’ve just been doing a solo acoustic type of thing. He said, oh, that’s funny ‘cause Derek’s not touring this year, and I’ve been looking for a creative singer to hook up with. It just seemed to make sense that we should do some shows together. Is this something that is being laid out as a set tour together, or is it more just a few select shows as both

of your schedules allow? It’s kind of turning into a tour. It’s not a heavy tour like what either of us has done before – he with Derek and me with Deep Pocket. But, we definitely have a lot of dates lining up on the calendar, and we’re planning on doing all of the shows together that we can. I’m still gonna do a few scattered shows here and there acoustic. Some of them will be acoustic shows where Yonrico will play vibraphone and percussion with me. Some of the shows he’ll do instrumental jazz stuff where I won’t be there, but we definitely have a bunch of dates on the calendar all together. I’m still kind of locking down the line up. Right now the line up for the show on Sunday should be the line up that we’ll be using in the spring and summer. Whenever you’re out there playing music, and kind of loosely putting a band together, the line up always rotates until you find the perfect group. That’s kind of where I am now; seeing how it works with this line up. I know that me and Yonrico click. And, Todd Smallie, who will be playing bass with us Sunday from the Derek Trucks Band, and he’s a great guy, and he and

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THURSDAY - SATURDAY 11p-1a Drink Specials 11-1am: $4.50 Dbl Wells, $3 Sex on the Beach, 2 for 1 Jager/Jagerbombs!

DJ’s every FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10:30-2 $5 cover / $3 with college ID

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BAR FOOD / AMERICAN

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

BJs Billiards BJs is now serving up your favorite late night snacks. Nachos, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches and breakfast all day, every day. Smoking, open 2pm-2am. Now open Sundays til midnight! LD • BAR • $

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.

Cheers Bar & Grill Featuring weekly dinner specials from grouper baskets to all you can eat catfish to 2-4-1 Crab legs! Live music every Wed & Fri. Lunch 11-2, Dinner 5-10pm. LD • BAR • $ 3852 Northside Dr., 474-5006. 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

Locos Grill & Pub Casual, kid-friendly, family dining.We’re talking great food, sports on the big screens and a full bar. Fantastic weekly specials and live music on the weekends. Delivery and catering also available. LD BAR • $ 2440 Riverside Drive.

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

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 $ 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

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. LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD

SOUTHERN / BBQ

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.

Satterfield’s Serving hickory smoked meats, seafood, vegetables, daily specials and salads. L • $ 120 New Street, 742.0352

Good to Go There is a slightly different menu available every day, offering the best in the Souths lunchtime favorite, “the Meat & Three”. Full catering services also available. LD $ 1019 Riverside Dr. 743.4663

MEXICAN

Caliente’s Burrito Shop We’ve all had this style of big burrito by now, but

Mexican Pizza with marinated chicken, black olives & jalepenos

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Restaurant/Venue: Bottoms Up What he recommends: “One of their signature frozen drinks, Bruce’s Bite (a strawberry daiquiri named for the shark mascot in Joey’s arms).” Favorite restaurant other than where you work: “Luigi’s, I always order the Penne alla Siciliana with the gorgonzola cream sauce, grilled chicken, mushrooms and roasted peppers.” Guilty pleasure: Redheads! 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. LD • BAR • $ 6012 Zebulon Road, Macon 477.2410; 4696 Presidential Parkway, Macon 757.1300; 2400 North Columbia, Milledgeville 453.9547

SEAFOOD

Jim Shaw’s Casual dining with Macon’s best seafood, tuna tidbits, scallops, wild Georgia shrimp. Seperate bar area with smoking. D • BAR $-$$ 3040 Vineville

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

PIZZA / ITALIAN

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 Ingleside Village Pizza A big no-brainer. IVP has the best pizza in town and the best beer selection. Keep it classy with the white pizza and a Stella Artois or, keep it real with a slice of the ultimate and a 24-oz. High Life. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside Avenue, & downtown across from Mercer Univ.

Mellow Mushroom In 1974, three college students in Atlanta opened the first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants. Each one locallyowned and operated, with their own distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, original sandwiches and a large drink menu. Family friendly! LD • BAR • $$$ Located just off Bass Road at 5425 Bowman Road, Macon.

LUNCH SPOTS

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 quick and quaint lunch. 402 Cherry St., Macon 744-9898 LD $

Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner now being served Fridays and Saturdays featuring seafood and steak specials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Full catering services on or off site. Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St., Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$

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Greek Corner Deli Serving delicious lamb gyros, monster greek salads, subs and specialty sandwiches 7 days a week. One of the few restaurants downtown open on Sundays and the only late night eatery on Saturdays 12:30am til 3am! LD • $ 587 Cherry Street, 254.3059.

The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving fresh fish, prime cut Black Angus and features it’s own humidor. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 Mulberry Street, 742.5999

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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is in the air, as evidenced by the mass of yellowish green fog that moves with the breeze and dusts our unused grills and patio furniture. But April in Macon is a great place to be, despite the overdose of allergy medicine many of us need to step outside. And out of doors is definitely where you want to be this month. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite April events here.

WHAT: Second Annual Moondance WHEN: Friday, April 10, 7p.m. WHERE: Spring Street Trailhead of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail

njoy a night of music on the Ocmulgee River with the second annual Moondance. Dance under the moonlight with live entertainment by the Crankin’ Daddies Band. Bring your own cuisine or have your dinner catered. Call Paul Harpin (Harpin’s Catering) or Michael Taylor (Michael’s on Mulberry) to have the hassle of packing a picnic taken care of for you! Don’t forget your chairs and blankets. Moondance is a free event for Friends of the Trail members. Not a member? Join today at trailfriend.com. The event is $10 per person for non-FOOT members. Presented by Friends of the Trail and sponsored by the 11th Hour, Macon Magazine, Ocmulgee Expeditions, Rotary Club and others.

Oliver Wood, (right) fronts the new band Burnt Bacon and is made up of several other musicians from the popular, now-defunct King Johnson. See the new band Tuesday, April 11 during Live at Five!

WHAT: Live at Five Concert Series WHEN: Tuesdays thru April, 5-8p.m. WHERE: Georgia Music Hall of Fame

he Georgia Music Hall of Fame’s signature concert series, Live at Five, returns to the museum from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesdays in April. As a membership drive, Live at Five encourages new members to join and expired members to renew. Museum members receive free admission while admission for the general public is $10 per show. Live at Five took a hiatus in 2009 due to budget restraints, but a key partnership with Capital City Bank revived the series, which debuted in 2003. “We are thrilled to support the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the return of Live at Five to down-

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WHAT: Second Annual Go Green! Regatta & Riverwalk Festival WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 1-7p.m. WHERE: Spring Street Trailhead of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail

oin your friends for a full day of fun on the River at the second annual Go Green! Regatta and Riverwalk Festival. The Regatta will begin at the canoe launch at Amerson Water Works Park. The boats will finish at the Spring Street ramp and cash prizes will be awarded. Regatta entry is $20 per person. Load up your boat with friends, or

town,” said Stephen Jukes, Capital City Bank Community President for Bibb County. “Our cultural institutions are vital to Macon’s quality of life, and the more we as businesses and individuals engage as members and patrons, the stronger we are as a community.” The 2010 talent lineup features a variety of musical genres. “We’ve always tried to combine musical veterans and up-andcoming artists, like Zac Brown Band, who played Live at Five two years ago just before hitting it big,” said Lisa Love, museum director.

Tuesday, April 13: Burnt Bacon Enjoy an eclectic grab-bag of soul, creole, R&B, gospel and country from guitarist/vocalist Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers & King Johnson) and band.

Paddle the Ocmulgee in the Regatta, or anytime with Ocmulgee Expeditions.

bring your tube and float solo. Registration begins at Amerson Water Works Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday. For a complete list of Regatta prize categories, visit www.ocmulgeeheritagetrail.com, then click the Friends link that will lead you to the Regatta tab. Not floating in the Regatta? Cheer on your favorite boat at the Riverwalk Festival at the “Moondance Clearing” North of the Spring Street Trailhead. Bring your chairs and picnics for an afternoon by the River. Enjoy live music until 7 p.m. This is a free event and open to the public. Tues, April 20: Music in Columbus Presents Peggy Jenkins & The Bizness with Marshall Ruffin A raucous entertainer, Jenkins puts her stamp on music by Etta James, Bill Withers, Michael Jackson and many more. Joining her band for the show is rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Marshall Ruffin, whose stylings have been compared to artists from Jimi Hendrix to Leon Redbone. Tues. April 27: The Matthew Kaminsky Organ Trio with Special Guest Gwen Hughes Atlanta Braves organist and Hammond Organ Company endorsee Matthew Kaminsky plays jazzy selections from his brand new CD, Taking My Time. The Trio also visits standards and the Great American Songbook with the help of Atlanta’s swinging chanteuse, Gwen Hughes.

feature Join Historic Macon on April 17th in Tattnall Square Park for lectures, trade vendors, and other activities on living green in Middle Georgia.

WHAT: Historic Macon Foundation Green Field Day WHEN: Saturday, April 17 WHERE: Tattnall Square Park

ant some extra money in these difficult times? Let Historic Macon help, showing you how to save thousands of dollars on gas, water and electricity! The Historic Macon Foundation is sponsoring a Green Field Day on April 17, 2010 from 10am until 2pm in Tattnall Square Park. This event encourages sustainable, green living in Middle Georgia. The message Preservation IS Conservation is the event’s theme, highlighting how preserving historic buildings plays a large role in maintaining a more ecologically and environmentally conscious community. Whether you live in an antebellum mansion, a 1950s ranch house or a downtown loft, this event will show you how to reduce your utility expenses, take advantage of tax credits and rebates and save the planet at the same time. “Old buildings are often the ultimate in environmental friendliness, despite their bad rap” states Historic Macon Executive Director Josh Rogers. “With a little attention, old buildings can be just as efficient as newer structures and they last a lot longer, saving waste from the landfill and reducing the miles you travel in your car.” Phyllis Farmer, volunteer Event Manager and owner of Events Made Special, added, “Saving old buildings is great for the envi-

ronment. Come learn how!” Recent studies indicate that historic buildings can be updated to make them as energy efficient as new-build and can even be L.E.E.D. certified for efficiency by the U.S. Green Building Council. Join Historic Macon on April 17th in Tattnall Square Park for lectures, trade vendors, and other activities. The event is free and open to the public. Any business interested in becoming a sponsor or a vendor should contact Nathan Bevil at 478-7425084, or at nbevil@historicmacon.org. The event is supported by generous contributions from Riverside Ford, WMAZ Channel 13, Cox Communications, and SCANA Energy, as well as support from Chuck and Rose Lane Leavell. About Historic Macon Foundation: Historic Macon Foundation’s Mission is to advocate for Macon’s historic and architectural heritage, to facilitate preservation efforts in our community, and to educate and inspire appreciation for our unique city. We provide expert advice on rehabilitation tax credits, energy efficiency, research, regional and local history and neighborhood revitalization. Historic Macon also buys, rehabilitates and sells historic properties to stabilize neighborhoods and find an economically and socially viable future for our thousands of historic buildings. Certainly not least among our responsibilities is the maintenance and promotion of Sidney Lanier’s legacy through his birthplace Cottage.

WHAT: Georgia State Fair WHEN: April 29 – May 8 WHERE: Central City Park

WHAT: PanAfrican Festival WHEN: April 24-25 WHERE: Tattnall Square Park

Arts and crafts exhibits, live entertainment, rides and fun. Featuring camel rides, a classic car show, lion & tiger exhibit, hillbilly hairdos and Food Eating Competitions.

Free, family-friendly event with live music, dance, food, cultural demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, and a Children's Village. April 24 – Poetry Café at Jittery Joe’s Coffee. 7 pm. April 24 – “Roll Bounce” Film Screening at sundown. All events are free. 478.743.8544.

Tamworth Farm The Tamworth Farmer is a movement to bring the freshness, and the security of local and regional foods to your table.

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View weekly produce at TamworthFarmer.com or call 478/550-6448 for more information. Also Available: • Wild Georgia Shrimp • Flat Creek Lodge Cheese • Organic, grass-fed beef • Thompson Pastured Pork • Johnston Family Farm Dairy (GA ice cream, yogurt, milk) • Fair Trade Coffees

Order online or visit these stores: Mia’s Health Food Store 3105 Vineville Ave., Macon 478/742-0624 Murdochs Herb Pharmacy 107 Independence Dr, Warner Robins 478/953-7404

No contracts required! Order only when you need fresh, organic produce.

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URBAN CULTURE

Let’s Make Every Friday look like a ‘First Firday’ BY RONALD “DIRTY” JOHNSON

I love progress for Macon! Anytime I hear progressive ideas and innovative things happening in Middle Georgia I have to see what I can do to help. So when I heard that Macon was considering making every Friday a First Friday I almost screamed! HELL YEAH! More good times and revenue for my downtown family! So I started thinking and investigating, who will this new ordinance benefit? Overall it comes across as a win for all. Patrons can be relaxed downtown while enjoying happy hour and businesses can provide promotions geared for the customer. But will allowing drinks on the street bring more people downtown? Will having First Friday Every Friday be nothing more than a Friday? As a child, I remember how special the ice cream truck was to our neighborhood. The truck came around once a week and when you heard that sadly played bell tune we all went running towards it. My favorite was the strawberry shortcake and when I got it,

it was like heaven. For me the shortcake was special and consistent. Once I was old enough to walk to the 7-11 it didn’t matter so much about the truck and the shortcake suddenly became normal. I know that little story comes across corny but I hope we have not begun the cycle of taking something that is special and making it normal. I think with the right marketing and promotions First Friday Every Friday will work. I would love to see it expand to all types of events and more street performance and exhibits. That is a way to keep it special and fresh. As entertainers, bar owners and customers we have a responsibility to be a part of this progress. We cannot lay all the responsibility on Newtown Macon and our City Government. So what does this mean for Urban Culture! Well, like I always say when someone opens the door, if you want it, walk in! For example, it’s time for the Pan African Festival, one of my favorite times of the year. I asked for more hiphop Downtown and I was answered! I will be spinning during the event and many hip hop forums and classes will be offered as always. Visit www.tubmanmuseum.com for more info.

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South Florida producer Numonics has joined forces with IM KING, RubyHornet and DJBooth.net to bring listeners his latest mixtape, Being Cool Doesn’t Pay the Bills. Produced entirely by Numonics and blended by Chicago’s DJ RTC (of RubyHornet & Closed Sessions), the 21-track project finds the up-and-coming beatsmith enlisting a diverse cast of rising stars and established heavyweights to pay testament to the hustle that is required to survive and thrive in today’s music game. Among the Booth-approved artists assembled on Being Cool Doesn’t Pay the Bills are Donny Goines, Reks, Shawn Chrystopher, Sene (“Departure Time”), Co$$ (“Time Is Now”), Shawn Jackson (“Money Mentality”) and Dre Biggity (“On the Comedown”).

But since we have the ordinance shouldn’t we hit the streets of Downtown and have some sort of Pan African Experience for the adults. Maybe wine and cheese at the Tubman Museum or music outside the Douglass Theatre. Maybe even a poetry set or Jazz at The Key Club. I VOLUNTEER! But for now my challenge to all of us socialites is to make every Friday special so we can bring downtown to the glory we all want to see. Anyone wanting to put together some events please feel free to hit me up! maconentertainment@gmail.com Don’t forget my talk show every Saturday morning 9-10am! Also every afternoon on 3-7pm 97.9 WIBB. Until next time you stay Dirty Macon! TALK DIRTY: www.maconentertainmen.me maconentertainment@gmail.com www.wibb.com

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by Kristi Kates

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Modern Rocker Take a Chicago Trip to the Pitchfork Music Festival The 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival has confirmed this year's dates and artists, and it's an event you'll definitely want to save up and plan a trip for. Set to be held at Chicago's Union Park on July 16th through the 18th, tix are on sale already for the big show(s) at www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com, and you'll likely want to get those tickets early so you can catch all three days of performances. Friday will feature top indie-rockers Modest Mouse, while Saturday and Sunday will offer up shows by LCD Soundsystem, St. Vincent, Here We Go Magic, and a special appearance by the legendary Pavement on Sunday night. Even more bands will be announced and added to the schedule as the festival nears, so keep an eye on that web address, too...

Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon are planning out a collaboration with Yoko Ono; the trio will reportedly record a album together, a likely pairing since Ono has been an influence on Gordon's vocals for years. Ono recently revived her Plastic Ono Band in Brooklyn, NY, with Sonic Youth as part of that show alongside an eclectic lineup that included Eric Clapton, Scissor Sisters, Sean Lennon, Paul Simon, Harper Simon, Bette Midler, and Martha Wainwright; that particular show marked Ono's 77th birthday. As far as Sonic Youth's performances go, they've got several tour dates planned, but not in the U.S. at the moment; you'll have to go to Spain and Portugal to see them this April, where they have a quartet of concerts booked... The Spice Girls are set to be the subject of a new musical show put together by the same producer that helmed "Mamma Mia!," the megahit that paid musical-theater tribute to Swedish band ABBA. Producer Judy Craymer, working with American Idol creator Simon Fuller, are prepping the show, tenatively dubbed Viva Forever, as based on the songs of the British bubblegum-pop group; the band members themselves will not show up in Viva Forever, but will instead be a storyline following a similar friendshipbased tale of "fact and fiction" according to Craymer. *Viva Forever* is set to debut on London's West End, and will most likely head to Broadway shortly thereafter... Former Red Hot Chili Pepper John Frusciante is working on yet another band project; he's dubbed this one Swahili Blonde, and plans to release the project's debut album this summer. Although the band itself is actually a duo - Frusciante along with percussionist Nicole Turley - the album will feature guest appearances by Devo's Alan Meyer and Duran Duran's John Taylor, among others; the new album will be released on CD, LP, and digitally. Meanwhile, the Chili Peppers are still working on their latest studio album,

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Sat, April 24: Hall & Oates / Sat, May 1: Gipsy Kings / Sat, May 8: ZZ Top / Thur, June 3: Backstreet Boys / Sun, June 6: Jethro Tull / Mon, June 7: Styx and Foreigner / Fri, June 11: Jeff Beck / Sun, June 13: KC & the Sunshine Band / Sat, June 19: Harry Connick Jr. / Mon, June 28: Sting / Thur, July 1: REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar / Mon, July 12: Chicago & The Doobie Brothers which will be their first with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaces Frusciante in the RHCP... MODERN ROCK LINK: The Apples in Stereo have made a trailer for - no, not a movie, but their upcoming new album, Travellers in Space and Time. The album is due out on April 20th on Yep Roc Records, but you can check out the video trailer now at www.stepthroughtheportal.com; the vid itself features The Apples in Stereo performing the album's first single, "Dance Floor"... MINI BUZZ: Seattle band Minus the Bear have newly signed with Dangerbird Records, and will release their first set to their new label this spring... Primal Scream are set to perform their classic 1991 album, Screamadelica, in its entirety in London on November 27th; it will mark the first time they've played the entire album live... Indie-rockers The Hold Steady have completed their first album since the departure of keyboardist Franz Nicolay; dubbed Heaven is Whenever, it's set to hit stores on May 4th... For you country music fans, Jimmy Dean, Billy Sherrill, Don Williams, and Ferlin Husky will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year... Madison, Wisconsin has drawn up an unusual resolution - one to make the members of Wilco honorary citizens of the city of Madison. The interesting part is that the mayor of Duluth, Minnesota recently made Wilco an official "Honorary Duluth Band" - so it's basicalWed: 2/03 ly a (humorous)Man battle between cities Who Shotthe Liberty to garner Wilco's favor... Valance (1947) Speaking of Thirty Seconds to Mars, they've added a North American leg to their Into the Wild Tour, which will now include stops in Chicago (4/16), Detroit (4/17), Philly (4/24), Denver (5/7), and Seattle (5/10)... And these new discs are being thrown 'into the wild' for your purchase this week... ON CD: Galaxie 500's On Fire/Peel Sessions... MGMT's Congratulations... Social Code's Rock N'

Roll... and Pat Benetar's Greatest Hits... ON DVD: The White Stripes' Under Great Northern Lights Live... and Herman's Hermits - Listen, People ... and that's the buzz for this week's Modern Rock.and Dave Holland Octet's Pathways... and Nas and Damien Marley's Distant Relatives... and that's the buzz for this week's Modern Rock. Questions, comments, suggestions on this column or your favorite musicians? Send 'em to Kristi at modernrocker@gmail.com

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VIBES NEW RELEASES Date Night (PG-13) Consensus: Steve Carell and Tina Fey make a terrific comic pairing in this entertaining if overly familiar comic thriller. Action-comedy maestro Shawn Levy, the director of the blockbuster "Night at the Museum" franchise, teams up with two of the comedy world's biggest talents, Steve Carrell ("The 40 Year Old Virgin," "The Office") and Tina Fey ("30 Rock," "SNL") for an adventure that turns a run-of-the-mill married couple's date upside down -- way upside down. --Official Site “ Everything works in Date Night, a brilliantly conceived comedy in which boring, everyday reality morphs into a thrilling fantasy drenched in danger.” - Urban Cinefile

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Bounty Hunter (PG-13) Critics' Consensus: It doesn't know what to do with its stars -- or the audience's attention. Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), a down-onhis-luck bounty hunter, gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail-jumping ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston). He thinks all that's ahead is an easy payday, but when Nicole gives him the slip so she can chase a lead on a murder cover-up, Milo realizes that nothing ever goes simply with him and Nicole. The exes continually one-up each other until they find themselves on the run for their lives. They thought their promise to love, honor and obey was tough, staying alive is going to be a whole lot tougher. Andy Tennant (Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama) directs. --© Sony

How to Tame Your Dragon (PG) Consensus: Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars. It's a thrilling action-adventure saga with exhilarating 3-D animation, a clever comedy with witty dialogue, a coming-of-age tale with surprising depth and a sweetly poignant tale of friendship between man and animal. - USA TODAY Alice in Wonderland (PG) Consensus: Tim Burton's Alice sacrifices the book's minimal narrative coherence -- and much of its heart -- but it's an undeniable visual treat. Director and subject matter make for a perfect marriage in Tim Burton’s version of the Lewis Carroll classic. ALICE IN WONDERLAND stars frequent Burton collaborator Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, DEFIANCE’s Mia Wasikowska as Alice, and Anne Hathaway as the White Queen. NEW TO DVD: Sherlock Holmes (3 stars), The Relic (3 stars), An Education (4 stars), Fantastic Mr. Fox (3.5 stars), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (1 star), Precious Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire (4 stars), 2012 (3.5 stars), The Beaches of Agnes (4 stars)

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LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Libra is artistic, musical, level headed, sympathetic, and generous. You can be gossipy, critical, and bitter. After the confusing start to this week, things settle down nicely. Your advice is being sought by a loved on who puts a great deal of stock in what you have to say. Extra money may arrive in the mail at the beginning of this week. This is a good time to clear up paperwork and clean out all your old files. You may have to reluctantly accept an invitation you really do not want. 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. You are trying so hard lately to be practical and determined and it seem that it is not working out very well at all. The result seems to be very ambiguous and erratic. Set your sights on a logical dream and go for it since that seems to be the best use of your present difficult aspects. It may take a few weeks, but you do need to work on it starting this week. 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. A lay off or loss of job improves your chances for better and happier employment now even though employment is hard to find. There is a very confusing start to this week as plans and ideas change rapidly. Watch out while driving and be on the defensive as everyone is in a hurry including you. Someone needs you to teach them what you know best. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Capricorn is very often politically minded. Capricorn is also patient, reserved, cautious, faithful and shrewd. New investments now will take a year or two to start earning anything that you would call decent. If you need profit before then, wait a few months for something better. You are probably wracking your brain for ideas that will earn money now. Go back to something recent - people may have changed their mind. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Aquarius has a strong will, and is inventive, and will always enjoy doing the unexpected, but you can be self centered.. This is the time to bring what you really want into reality. It is a time for your dreams to come true! Work on what you want most for the next month or so and you will be astounded at what happens. The right energy is there just waiting - you simply have to make use of it in your own unique way. This is not the week to go on a shopping spree - wait a week or so. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You are emotional, easy going, artistic and sociable, Worry plagues you. Pisces will see only the good in others, but you can often be self-centered. This week the ideas are coming fast and furious and with gusto. You can devise all kinds of ways to earn money. A nice trip is being planned now for later but you have no idea where you want to go at this point except that you want to go by car or boat. This is an excellent time to start a savings account since the money will grow rather fast as you add more and more.

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