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BRAD EVANS bradevans11@gmail.com I’m glad I’m the kind of guy who likes the Allman Brothers. I’ve been guilty at times of being tired of them. I roll my eyes sometimes, when someone wants to tell me a story about tuning Duane’s guitar or something. I don’t necessarily want to sit in a smokey bar and listen to a band cover them all night. This is because I live in Macon, I own an entertainment newspaper and we get bombarded with folks who have had some kind of connection to the Allman Brothers and want to celebrate that somehow. That, like anything in the world, can get old. But at least I don’t live where the punk, new progressive, alternative dance band The Foals cut their teeth, or where the synth pop band Bastille learned how to play the synth, maybe. What would happen if I started feeling some deep connection to a band that brings a glockenspiel on tour and wears super duper vintage clothing and plays a banjo with a Theremin? How would I explain this to my children? To watch my daughter grow up and tell people that her Daddy’s favorite album was called Calculator would be devastating to me. I’m a pretty simple fellow, with a few simple hobbies and pretty simple tastes. I love good wine when I get it, but when I don’t have it I don’t know the difference. Craft beer is cool, but I have been a straight up Budweiser man since I was too young to be, and even though it explains my not so girlish figure, (I could never be a Decemberist) I can’t even stand to make the move to Bud Light. I can barely remember the names of the offensive linemen for the Falcons, I don’t have room in there to remember the newest beer out of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin. The Allman Brothers, to me, are like all the simple things that I enjoy. They are familiar and comforting, easy, and true. And these things become more important to me as time goes by. Ultimately, they were a bunch of Florida rednecks who liked to fight and ride motorcycles and play music, and they ended up being one of the biggest bands in the world. A couple of them died, and one fell off the train on the journey, but they were as respected as a band when they called it quits at the Beacon last week as they were in their prime, I’d venture to say. There aren’t many bands that can say that. So thanks to the Allman Brothers, for making even those of us who are too young to really be a part of it, feel like we were anyway. And thanks especially for the access you’ve given our paper over the years and all the stories that we can tell because of you and your kindness. Good luck out there to all of you.

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Knight Foundation Launches New Challenge for Ideas The Knight Foundation has announced the upcoming launch of the new Knight Cities Challenge, seeking ideas that make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. The challenge is offering $5 million for innovative projects that answer the question: What’s your best idea to make cities more successful? Applications are being accepted until Nov. 14. The challenge is open to innovators of all types: neighbors, architects, activists, artists, city planners, entrepreneurs, students, educators, city officials, as well as governments and organizations. There are only two rules: 1. A submission may come from anywhere, but the project must take place in or benefit one or more of 26

Knight communities of which Macon is one. 2. The idea should focus on one or all of three key drivers of city success: attracting and retaining talent, expanding economic opportunity, and creating a culture of civic engagement. The Knight Cities Challenge is a new initiative, complementing the Knight News Challenge, which is also currently accepting applications for its challenge on libraries. To enter the Knight Cities Challenge, go to Knightcities.org and answer a few questions. For more information, take a look at this press release and blog post. Follow @knightfdn#KnightCities on Twitter for updates and please spread the word through your networks. For more information, email citieschallenge@knightfoundation.org or visit their website knightcities.org.

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Mike Mills (of R.E.M. fame) recently composed a piece called Concerto for Violin and Rock Band, specifically for friend and fellow Macon native Robert McDuffie. The world-renowned violinist and Founder of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings recorded the piece in Athens, GA, the weekend of Oct. 11-12 with Mills, studio musicians and 14 Center students. An international tour is being planned for 2016-17.

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Critically-Acclaimed Broadway Musical Sister Act at The Grand Opera House

Saturday

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Macon Pops Concert - Classically Jazzed At Classically Jazzed, experience the world premier of Three Shades Of Blue, Concerto for Violin, Orchestra, and Jazz Trio. This piece was written by Matt Catingub, specially for violin virtuoso, Amy Schwartz Moretti and her husband, Steve Moretti. This spectacular show will feature works for musicians who have their roots in both jazz and classical music. The evening promises to offer Macon’s music fans plenty of opportunities to dance and will showcase the highest level of camaraderie, musicianship, and entertainment. 7:30 pm

Sunday

11.02

“Sister Act is unbridled joy! It is fresh and innovative with huge laughs.” – The Huffington Post

Sunday, Nov. 16

Sister Act is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash produced by Whoopie Goldberg and Troika Entertainment LLC. The New York Post calls it “Ridiculously fun,” and audiences around the globe are in total agreement. Featuring original music by eight-time Oscar®-winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look-a convent! While Sister Act follows the general story of the movie, it has an all-original score and script – it’s not just the movie re-created. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is a Tony award-nominated musical with big laughs and plenty of heart, a perfect show for the entire family. Two performances at 3:30 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $66. Tickets may be purchased in person at The Grand, or by phone (478) 301-5470, weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or online at TheGrandMacon.com. The critically acclaimed Broadway production of Sister Act is part of the Butler Lexus Broadway Series at The Grand Opera House. The show is currently on a national tour with over 90 stops that include Columbus, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina; Lexington, Kentucky; Savannah and Miami before coming to Macon on Sunday, Nov. 16. From wit to wimple, this show is incredibly entertaining, and has been seen by over 6 million audience members worldwide. Sister Act received five 2011 Tony Award nominations and was nominated for four 2010 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical. Don’t miss this theatrical experience at Macon’s premier performing arts center.

Battle of the Bands Presented by Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. at Henderson Stadium 3:00pm | $15 in advance/ $20 day of show.Battle of the Bands is a spectacular event that showcases the talent of high school marching bands that utilize the traditional marching band style. The Battle of the Bands is not a competition; it is an exhibition of quality high school marching bands. It will feature the best high school bands from across Middle Georgia. For more information or vendor information, please call 478.330.7050 Townsend Presents: 8th Regiment Band of the Georgia Volunteer Infantry The 8th Regiment Band of the Georgia Volunteer Infantry was formed in 1986 in Rome, Ga. The 8th is the modern counterpart of the Band of the 8th Regiment, whose men gallantly served their homeland for first Manassas in 1861 to Appomattox in 1865. The band has performed on Good Morning America; Performance Today; NPR; the Great American Brass Band Festivals; made-for-TV movies; numerous National Battlefield Parks, memorial services, parades, and military balls. This performance will celebrate the Civil War 150 exhibit at Mercer’s Jack Tarver Library. The show itself will be on Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. in Willingham Hall, Mercer University. Admission is free and open to the public.

THURSDAY

11.06

The Beach Boys in Concert at Macon City Auditorium

This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly that every pop act since has been in its debt. Happily for us all, The Beach Boys continue to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut over 50 years ago. Tickets $38 and up. Visit ticketmaster.com

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11.07

Macon Has Talent

Join us for a fundraising event that showcases local Macon talent. Directed by Billy

Bishop, 100% of the profits raised will go to creating a rescue center for Macon Purrs and Paws. $20 for dinner and the show, $12 for just the show.

Mercer Jazz Ensemble: Hits of Herbie Hancock Featuring Dr. Monty Cole,

director – Join the Mercer Jazz Ensembles as they present the music of Herbie Hancock. Jazz piano virtuoso Geoffrey Haydon of the Georgia State U. faculty joins the group for an exciting evening of modal jazz on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Fickling Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Ocmulgee Mounds 5K Run/Walk Join us for a scenic run or walk through the scenic Indian Mounds. Proceeds to benefit interpretive and educational programming at Ocmulgee National Monument. Participants receive commemorative Ocmulgee National Monument Race T-shirt with pre-registration and day of registration (while supplies last). 752-8257

2014 Sidewalk Chalk Festival

Presented by Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation at Tattnall Square Park 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Be part of the largest public art installation Macon has ever seen during the very first Sidewalk Chalk Festival. Thanks to funding from a Knight Neighborhood Challenge Grant, Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation will be sponsoring a day full of music, a local artists market, and the main event, a juried chalk art festival. This festival is open to artists both tall and small. We have categories for the classically trained and professional artists, community members, college students, high school students, and children ages 7-13. There will even be a children’s section for those ages 6 and under to get their hands dirty and create a masterpiece. Professional, College & High School Students: $150 first place; $75 second place; $50 third place.Children ages 7-9 and 1013: $50 first place; $25 second place; $10 third place.Free face painting and balloon animal tying will be available for children ages 6 & under.

Sunday

11.09

“A Most Wanted Man” Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre A Most Wanted Man (UK/USA, 122 minutes, thriller, rated R for language) Based on the John Le Carre thriller and starring Philip Seymour Hoffman in his final performance. When a half-Chechen, half-Russian, brutally tortured immigrant turns up in Hamburg’s Islamic community, laying claim to his father’s ill-gotten fortune, both German and US security agencies take a close interest: as the clock ticks down and the stakes rise, the race is on to establish this most wanted man’s true identity - oppressed victim or destruction-bent extremist? “[A] crackerjack thriller . . . unbearably tense.” – Los Angeles Times, Kenneth Turan $5 per person. 2pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm Discussion after 4:30 screening. 478-742-2000 11thHourOnline.com 05

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Robert McDuffie Center for Strings: Student Solo – The performance will take

Candlelight Apparitions from the Cannonball House The Cannonball House will hold its fourth annual performance of Candlelight Apparitions. Join us as we take you back to Macon’s past in the candle light home most commonly known as The Cannonball House. Meet some of Macon’s most prominent citizens of the 19th Century, subjects of author, Conie Mac Danell’s book, Walking on Cotton as well as other Georgia citizens depicted in author, A.A. Hoeling’s book, Last Train From Atlanta, as they share their experiences with you. Admission $10. 856 Mulberry St.

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place on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Bell House, 315 College St. Admission is free. First come, first served.

Tuesday

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Townsend Presents: Eva Amsler, flute A recital inspired by the flute of Pan, who will be our guide through the delights of Claude Debussy’s Syrinx for flute solo and works by Roussel, DeLaney, Hoover and Vivianco. Enjoy an entertaining evening of colorful musical contrasts on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Fickling Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Art on the Avenue Fine Art Gallery

presents “A Dazzling Decade” Our Tenth Anniversary Celebration representing the original work of regional artists. Reception Tuesday , November 11, 5pm -8pm at the gallery ,2368 Ingleside Avenue, Macon. Free event

Thursday

11.13

Festival of Trees Gala Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences at Historic Terminal Station. Be a part of this year’s Macon Millionaire Raffle and Art Raffle at the Annual 2014 Festival of Trees! (You don’t have to be present to win.) Prize includes: A Big Green Egg from Cherokee Brick stuffed to the max with gift cards, services, coupons and merchandise. Art Raffle features work by Joe Adams, Cherry Brewer, Eric O’Dell, Thomas Sanders, Daly Smith and Susan Welsh. Paintings will only be available at the Gala. Catering provided by Natalia’s, an open bar, and entertainment by the Tony Howard Band. Admission $100 per person. Raffle tickets $25 each. 478477-3232

Sunday

11.14

The Trinity River Band Presented by Acoustic Productions at Juliette Opry Trinity River Band is an Americana, Bluegrass and Acoustic Roots band from Callahan, Florida that has burst onto the national acoustic music scene in just six short years. Tracing their beginnings to performances in their local area churches starting in 2008, they went to full-time touring in 2011 and quickly gained a devoted following nationwide. $20 on sale at the door - cash or check. Students are $10 and 12 and under are free. 7:30 p.m. Juliette Opry 342 McCracken Street

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The Middle Georgia Fitness and Wellness Festival (MGWFF) is a grass-root effort of partners working together for healthy changes in our community. MGWFF will be the first festival of its kind in the region focusing solely on health and fitness. Fitness in the Park, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Tattnall Square Park and Bad weather location: Macon Centreplex Registration RSVPs online. Free if you bring your own table setup. After October 15 cost is $50 with own setup. Table setup $100.00. Event is free to the public! Kids zone, demonstrations, exhibitors and more. Civil War Lectures 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Walnut Creek Ocmulgee National Monument will be hosting free lectures on the Civil War in Georgia at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. For more information, call 478-752-8257. Lectures schedule is as follows: 10:00-11:00 Union General George Stoneman’s demonstrations against Macon in July 1864- Dr. Keith Bohannon 11:15-12:15 “Union Cavalry in the Atlanta Campaign: What John Wayne Never Told You.”- Dr. David Evans 1:45-2:45 the 150th Anniversary of the March to the Sea-Dr. Alan Downs 3:00-4:00 Global Impact on Sherman’s March to the Sea- Dr. Niels Eichhorn

Monday

11.20

An Evening with Third Day at Macon Centreplex There’s no denying the power of music to impact lives. During nearly two decades in the spotlight, the members of Third Day have seen that truth become evident over and over againand they testify to that power on their latest album, Miracle. Faith, passion and rock ‘n roll swagger coalesce on the band’s 12th album, a simmering brew of potent rock anthems infused with the substantive, life-affirming lyrics that have always been the bedrock of the band’s music. Tickets $20 and up. 478-7519232 or 1-800-745-3000

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Joseph Jefferson Jackson is one of the most tragic characters in the history of sports. Nicknamed “Shoeless” because he took off a pair of new cleats in the middle of a game because they rubbed blisters on his feet, was regarded by many, including Red Sox great Ted Williams, as being the greatest hitter of all time, was banned from baseball in 1921 by then Commissioner of Baseball Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, because of his role in the 1919 World Series scandal, in which it was alleged that Jackson and seven other members of the Chicago White Sox conspired to lose games on purpose to their opponent the Cincinnati Reds.

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Acquitted of any wrong doing by a Grand Judy, Jackson was nonetheless kicked out of baseball. (Jackson only knew baseball as a trade and since he couldn’t play in the majors anymore, played under assumed names for several years here in the South, even playing many times at Luther Williams Field in 1925.) 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the motion picture “Field of Dreams” a film with Jackson as one of the main characters, which starred Kevin Costner and Amy Madigan as Ray and Annie Kinsella, James Earl Jones as Terrance Mann, Burt Lancaster in his final screen role as Archie “Moonlight” Graham” and Ray Liotta as Shoeless Joe. Although millions of people have seen “Field of Dreams” and it is considered by many, including myself, as a classic and one of the greatest movies about baseball, most don’t know that it is actually based on the book “Shoeless Joe” written by author W. P. Kinsella. According to Mr. Kinsella’s website, “William Patrick Kinsella was born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1935. Though he had been writing since he was a child, winning a YMCA contest at age fourteen, he began taking writing courses at the University of Victoria in 1970, receiving his bachelor of arts in creative writing in 1974. In 1978 he earned a master of fine arts in English through the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa. Before becoming a professional author, he was a professor of English at the University of Calgary. Shoeless Joe won the Canadian Authors Association Prize, the Alberta Achievement Award, the Books in Canada First Novel Award, and the Houghton Mifflin Literary Fellowship. Bill won the Leacock Award in 1987 and in 1993 was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2005, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia, and in 2009, he was awarded the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award. Kinsella has been presented with honorary degrees from Laurentian University, University of Victoria, and the Open Learning Institute.” I recently had an opportunity to interview Mr. Kinsella mainly about baseball, but also about some things that aren’t known commonly by viewers of this wonderful movie and especially his book. For those of you who have never seen “Field of Dreams”, it’s about a man who moves to Iowa and purchases a farm, although he’s a city boy who went to Cal Berkeley and never farmed a day in his life. While tending his corn crop, he hears voices tell him

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that, “If you build it, he will come.” After interpreting its’ meaning for several weeks, he finally realizes that “The Voice” is telling him to plow his corn down and build a baseball diamond, complete with lights. After following The Voice’s direction to build the field, he then hears another message from The Voice which Costner perceives as find a reclusive author named Terrance Mann and bring him to Iowa to see the field. I’m not going to tell you any more about the plot, because if you haven’t seen it you need to TODAY, and if you have, go watch it again! In the book “Shoeless Joe”, Kinsella uses the author of “Catcher in the Rye” J.D. Salinger instead of Terrance Mann. (In real life Salinger used Kinsella’s last name in two of his works, including “Catcher in the Rye. Salinger’s attorneys contacted Kinsella’s publishers stating that Salinger wasn’t happy about the fact that Kinsella made him a main character in “Shoeless Joe”, but there really was no basis for litigation.) He currently lives in Yale, British Colombia with his wife Barbara and is a very active tournament Scrabble player. BK: What baseball team did you follow when you were a child and are you still a fan of the game? “All the baseball I got as a child was the World Series on radio. I liked the ‘46 Cardinals with Harry”The Cat” Brecheen. I still follow the game, will watch Game 7 of the World Series tonight and am pulling for Kansas City. (Sorry Mr. Kinsella...The Giants won.) I’ve had many favourites over the years like Bill Lee, Bombo Riviera, and Dave Steib, would top the list.”

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FA M I LY- F R I E N DLY ACTI VI TI E S

Friday, Oct. 31

Homecoming Light Parade Fridays 10:30am

Singing, snacks and great children's books are the regular features of our Children's Storytime events. Barnes & Noble at The Shoppes at River Crossing.

Thursdays & Saturdays 10:30am

Story Time At The Library Thursdays and Saturdays at Washington Library - Little Bookworms (for kids 4 and under) 10:30am. Fridays 10:30am at Riverside Library. Story Times consist of a variety of activities including read-aloud stories, finger plays, special guests, songs and puppets.

7-8p.m. Led by our current students, lights instead of floats will kick off our traditional opening Homecoming festivities. The parade will depart from the Hilton Garden Inn parking lot and wind its way through Mercer Village and back onto campus. Free event.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Pony Rides and Hunt Seat Riding Exhibition

One of our favorite Homecoming traditions, Mercer's Equestrian Club and Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Equitation Team never fail to delight participants of all ages! Free 2-4 p.m. This event will take place on the lawn between Patterson Building and the Medical School.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Mercer vs. The Citadel

4 p.m. kick-off. Join us #inthecorridor as the Mercer Bears take on The Citadel Bulldogs. Seating $8 (grass berm) or $12 reserved seating.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Be part of the largest public art installation Macon has ever seen during the very first Sidewalk Chalk Festival. Thanks to funding from a Knight Neighborhood Challenge Grant, Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation will be sponsoring a day full of music, a local artists market, and the main event, a juried chalk art festival. Tattnall Square Park, 9am-3pm. This festival is open to artists both tall and small. We have categories for the classically trained and professional artists, community members, college students, high school students, and children ages 7-13. There will even be a children’s section for those ages 6 and under to get their hands dirty and create a masterpiece. To participate, contact Ellen Banas at ebanas@maconbibb.us for a copy of the registration form. Spots are limited, so don’t delay and register by November 3rd to reserve your canvas.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Georgia's most sought after Illusionist, Mark the Magic Man, will put on a full-scale magic and illusion show at The Grand Opera House. Great entertainment for the whole family! A benefit for Camp Little Shot. Show starts at 7pm. Tickets $26 adult, $15 student, $10 (10 and under). Visit thegrandmacon.com. Camp Little Shot is a free camp offered to kids with diabetes in Eatonton, GA. A lot of campers are the only diabetics in their school or community so they do not have that connection with other diabetics their age to talk to and identify with issues that are unique to their diabetes. That is what makes Camp Little Shot not only a special experience for these camper, but their family, a community in which they can rely on, learn with, grow with, and know they can count on year after year.

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Monday, Nov. 10 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Grand Opera House Arts Education Series

“A splendid hour of music, laughter, life lessons, and the art of putting on a show.” Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books. All tickets $7. Recommended for grades K-5.

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An Interview, continued (For those of you who know anything about baseball, those are pretty interesting choices as favorite players. Brecheen is a now little known pitcher, but was an All-Star during his playing career, and spent his entire career with a St. Louis team. Bill Lee was the most colorful baseball player of the 1970’s. Nicknamed “Spaceman”, Lee was known in the 70’s as pitching while being under the influence of pot, was a supporter of Chairman Mao, and was quoted as saying, “The other day they asked me about mandatory drug testing. I said I believed in drug testing a long time ago. All through the sixties I tested everything.” and coined the nickname “The designated gerbil” for baseball manager Don Zimmer. Bombo Rivera was a lightly used outfielder for many teams in the 70’s. A career .265 hitter with a total of 10 home runs in his entire six year career, the main things he’ll be remembered for is the small insert that Kinsella himself wrote about him in “Shoeless Joe” and also a little ditty humorist Garrison Keillor wrote called “The Ballad of Bombo Riviera”. Finally, Dave Steib was a pitcher mainly for the Toronto Blue Jays whose main claim to fame is the fact the he threw a no hitter in 1990 and is still the only Blue Jay to do so.) Mr. Kinsella confided in me that he wasn’t very athletic as a child and really didn’t dream of being a baseball player in his youth like most boys do. I guess my thoughts of him was that of a child pining to be that center fielder who dreams of coming to bat up in the 9th inning of game seven of the World Series with the score tied and hitting a home run to win it all with one swing. I then asked him who he felt the greatest player of all time was, half-expecting him to brag about the great “Shoeless Joe Jackson.” Instead, Kinsella stated, “It’s hard to compare the generations, but I’d go with Ty Cobb.” This literally made me laugh out loud remembering that part in “Field of Dreams” in which Shoeless Joe was told Ray Kinsella that “Ty Cobb wanted to play, but none of us could stand the son-of-a-bitch when we were alive, so we told him to stick it!”

That being said, being how players like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire are included on Hall of Fame ballots and are still active in the game in coaching positions, do you feel that players like Joe

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BK: I once read an F. Scott Fitzgerald novella called “The Last of the Belles” in which Fitzgerald used my name in it as a character, and I often wondered where he just picked out my name “Bill Knowles”. Did J. D. Salinger ever divulge why he used the name Ray Kinsella in “A Young Girl in 1941 with No Waist at All” ? Kinsella, like Knowles, is hardly common so it’s curious as to where he came up with it. “I got a letter from a Kinsella in Ohio, or Illinois, who claimed to be Salinger’s college roommate, hence his use of the same. I never verified it.” BK: Did it offend you or were you flattered when J. D. Salinger’s attorneys contacted you over the use of his name in “Shoeless Joe”? I know there was false speculation that you and Salinger had actually met, but do you regret not trying to meet him? “I was honored. No, I never considered meeting him. What would I say?” BK: I know there were many differences between the book that you wrote and “Field of Dreams”, mainly that the producers went with a fictional Terrance Mann who was black, instead of the Caucasian Salinger. (I bring race in because I think they went as opposite as they could from Salinger just in case..) Do you feel the movie was fairly close to the spirit of your book, or would there have been anything that you would have changed to make the movie closer to “Shoeless Joe”? “I thought they did a marvellous job with the movie, all credit to Phil Alden Robinson who wrote the screenplay and fought the movie industry trolls tooth and nail to keep the integrity of his script.” The movie “Field of Dreams” would never have been conjured up with all its’ magic had it not been for the imagination of W. P. Kinsella. Without his inspiration, a real Field of Dreams would not have been built on the location of the filming in Dyersville, Iowa and shared with hundreds of thousands of fans for the past several years. Also gone would be several catch phrases that have found their way into the national lexicon such as “Go the Distance”, “Ease His Pain”, and especially “If You Build It, He Will Come.” The memory of Shoeless Joe Jackson is quickly fading away, but thanks to Kinsella generations for years to come will know him not only as the man who was banned from baseball because of his association with thee 1919 Black Sox scandal but also as a man who in Field of Dreams said, “Getting thrown out of baseball was like having part of me amputated. I’ve heard that old men wake up and scratch itchy legs that been dust for over fifty years. That was me. I’d wake up at night with the smell of the ball park in my nose, the cool of the grass on my feet... The thrill of the grass.” Thank you W. P.

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BK: “Shoeless Joe” is arguably one of the greatest baseball books ever written and is certainly a story that is about when baseball was truly a game and not a business. Do you think that baseball will ever recover from the strike year and the cynicism that has followed the steroid era? “It will take a long time to get over the strike. Selig should never have let it happen. I vowed never to attend another game while any of the striking players were active. I haven’t. They can claim the game belongs to the fans, but it belongs to the billionaire owners and millionaire players who do no care about the fans, unless it is convenient. If they cared there never would have been a strike.”

Jackson and Pete Rose should be included on the ballots now and that the time for punishment is over? “Absolutely.”

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BY LARRY SCHLESINGER

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MACON-BIBB COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 2

COMMENT ONLINE AT 11thHourOnline.com

Hands That Feed Us

I’ve often stated in the pages of this 11th Hour publication that one important aspect of Macon-Bibb County that we must continue to nurture and embrace is that of a college town.

Nestled among us all are Mercer University, Wesleyan College, Middle Georgia State College, Central Georgia Technical College, and a growing host of additional institutions that offer training in various vocational fields. All told, these educational community assets attract and provide instruction to thousands and thousands of college students who during their time among us, call Macon their home. I’ve also often said that if we truly want to be a college town, then we have to act like a college town, so the proposed ordinance that would prohibit that mostly under 21 crowd from local music venues/ bars just flies in the face of that belief. The ordinance itself is simply a knee-jerk reaction to an unfortunate early morning shooting incident that occurred early in September on Poplar Street. Truth be told, most drinking establishments take great measures to identify and prevent underage drinking on their premises. But at the same time, some have found ways around the Macon-Bibb County ordinance mandating that alcohol service end at 2:00 am, and it is those loopholes that have enabled some to just ‘party-on.’ Prior to that evening, red flags were already being waved by a number in the

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downtown Macon-Bibb community who were justifiably worried about the very early morning unofficial street party scene that was going on and growing on Poplar Street. And so in the early hours of September 6, all of their premonitions and predictions came true when Jamel Ramon Nolton fired into a crowd outside of Grant’s Lounge, wounding five people. The shooter, Jamel Ramon Nolton, was 37, and not a college student. To the best of my knowledge, none of his victims were college students either, and only one of them was underage. So what real sense does it make to penalize our college town community for the behavior, (or rather, misbehavior) of others in our midst? Imagine how an ordinance like this would impact the City of Athens. It certainly does not take a rocket scientist to understand and realize that such a policy would absolutely destroy the energy and appeal of that city’s bustling and vibrant nightlife. So let’s get with it Macon-Bibb County: We are a college town, and as such, we ought to act like a college town. What we really need to address are the loopholes that have been found and exist, and recognize that we all lose by biting the many college student hands that feeds us.

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Saralyn Collins isn’t exactly new to the downtown cooking scene. We’ve been stuffing our mouths with her good food for years, both at Good to Go, and events and weddings all over town via her catering company. She recently renovated her place on Riverside Drive and changed the menu bringing Macon a new taste of farm-to-table. Like anything she does, it’s divine. The atmosphere is different than the former lunch spot with hand-made farm tables, and a full service wait staff. And the menu changes week to week depending on what is offered up by local growers. Everything we’ve had is amazing. We caught up with Saralyn and asked her a few questions about the new venture.

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I know you shop at Mulberry Farmers Market, but do you get food anywhere else? Mulberry Market has been an invaluable tool for us to make connections with farmers, and the majority of our current vendors are ones we met there. But we are always on the look out for suppliers. So if you’re reading this, and you got produce to sell, let me know.

Tell me about the concept with GROW and why you decided to change? For several years we’ve been doing Farm to Table caterings, and I fell in love with that style of cooking. I grew up in rural Dodge County, and I come from a long line of farmers. Our concept with Grow is to make locally grown food available and affordable for everyone. I want to change some of the perceptions that Farm To Table (or locally sourced food) is a trend, or just for rich people. It is the most natural and healthy way to eat, and I think more people are starting to see the correlation between diet and health. And it feels so much better to pay local farmers than a big food conglomerate. I talk a lot about local issues, and it was time for me to put my money where my mouth was.

Favorite thing on the menu so far? The whole fried okra has changed my life, and I really enjoy our egg salad. Your back on the line cooking? How are you enjoying that? I prep for 2 hours every morning and that’s my favorite part of the day. I didn’t think I would enjoy walking around the dining room and chatting with guests, but I really do. I’m not the best at small talk, but I’ll refill that tea.

Buying local, why is it important to you? Because I’m asking people to come eat at my place and support not just my business, but all locally owned restaurants, bars, and stores. We don’t have huge advertising, marketing, or test kitchen budgets like the big chains do. If I can make a decent living, I’m ok with paying a little more for local because I know it stays here in the community.

How has the response been so far? It has been great. Sure, I’ve had some regulars who loved Good To Go tell me they don’t care for it. I’m sorry about that and hope they will come back around. But we have been packed out at lunch and our social media buzz has been really positive.

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Ingleside Village Pizza 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.

AP’s Hidden Hideaway Making homecooked meals like your mamma used tomake.Menu also features burgers, sandwiches, wings and more. LD • BAR $ 4274 Broadway. Open Tues-Fri 3pm - 2am. Sat and Sunday at noon. Waiter service and outdoor seating available. (478) 781-5656 Bearfoot Tavern Downtown Macon’s only sports tavern with loads of beers on tap, over 50 craft beers (the largest in middle ga!), great food and flat screen tvs at every booth. LD • BAR • $ 401 Cherry Street. Open Monday through Friday at 4:00 p.m and Saturday and Sunday at noon. 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. The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer. Two time winner of Best Burger in Macon in the Readers Choice Awards. Sandwiches, fresh salads and house specialties. LD BAR $-$$ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658 Texas Cattle Company Macon’s original premier steak house and banquet facility. Featuring hand-cut, choice-grain, aged beef, fresh seafood, in-house ground steak burgers and banquet accamadations for groups of 5-50. TCC will buy your dinner on your birthday, simply bring in a valid ID after 4 p.m. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Prices from $5.99 - $24.99. LD • BAR • $-$$. 5797 Houston Road. 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

Mexican Margaritas Four locations serving Macon......Presidential Pkwy., Zebulon Rd., Bass Rd and Mercer Village....outdoor dining available at Bass and Mercer. 24 draft beers at Mercer Village location. LD • BAR • $

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

Mellow Mushroom In 1974, three college students in Atlanta opened the first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants. Each one locally-owned and operated, with their own distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, original sandwiches and a large drink menu. Family friendly! LD • BAR • $-$$ 5425 Bowman Road, Macon. Sauced at Mercer Village Serving pizza, calzones, sammies and fresh salads, Sauced makes all their dough, specialty sauce and breads in-house. Delivery available within the College Hill Corridor. (478) 743-4113.

Lunch Spots Harpin’s A mid-town lunch favorite, serving chicken salad, pimento cheese, deli sandwiches and fresh salads and daily soup specials. Call ahead for take-out or try their new Take ‘n Go cooler. 3378 Brookdale Ave (478) 742-5252 Macon Super Suppers Quick and delicious lunch served Monday - Friday 11am-2pm. Large, full-service dining featuring Dano’s specialty sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts. Grab your dinner from our Grab ‘N Go freezer while your here! 4524 Forsyth Rd Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner served Fridays and Saturdays featuring seafood and steak specials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St., Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$

Specialty Roasted Cafe & Lounge Serving delicious specialty deli-style sandwiches like the Cali Club, The Greek Heat and Roasted Chicken. Also, delicious salads and grown-up PB&Js. Try their famous Date Shake or specialty coffees. Open at 6 a.m. Monday - Friday 442 Second Street, downtown. Dovetail Downtown Macon’s newest restaurant featuring farm to table cuisine and a fully stocked bar of premier bourbons measured by “the finger.” Southern crafted small plates and inspired entrees in a cozy, lodge-like atmosphere. Located above the Rookery, they do accept reservations. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 543 Cherry Street, 238.4693. Hours: 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Edgar’s Bistro City-chic and a foodie’s dream! Edgar’s Bistro presents a dining experience that nourishes the body and soul. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday, Edgar’s serves as a hands-on training facility for the culinary students at Helms College’s Polly Long Denton School of Hospitality. Come

dine with them on an array of New American selections of soups, garden-fresh salads, sandwiches and entrees. To view the quarterly menu visit Edgarshospitality.com/menu. The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving specialties like Andouillecrusted rainbow trout, cranberry and goat cheese stuffed filets and desserts to die for. Also features an extensive wine list and it’s own humidor. Free valet parking. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 Mulberry Street, 742.5999 The Tic Toc Room Contemporary setting with a sophisticated menu, great wine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 401Cherry Street, 743.4645

Ethnic Cuisine Yabu Sushi + Chic upstairs dining on Poplar Street. Serving inventive sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi. Small plates and salads also available. Great specialty cocktail menu, hot teas and full bar available. 496 Second Street. Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday - Saturday 5pm - 11pm. Ginger Stir-Fry Located downtown, it’s Macon’s only build your own stir fry bar with over 500 combinations. Cool experience for the kids, not your average dining experience. You want it spicy, sweet, both? You be the judge, but don’t worry, there are recipe cards as well for the beginner. LD • BAR • $-$$ 496 Second Street. 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. Second location; Greek Corner Pizza also offers calzones, pizzas, greek firies and plenty of ready-made desserts. Forsyth Ninja Japanese Steakhouse Located in downtown Macon, enjoy their unique and delicious sushi options prepared by owner and 20-year chef, along side freshly prepared Japanese offerings. Open for lunch and din-

Sticky Fingers- Receive one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult meal $7.99 or higher. Valid Monday through Wednesday only. Bearfoot Tavern - Kids meals halfprice from 4-7 Monday-Friday Barberitos- Kids eat free after 3pm with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in Only One per adult entrée -Twelve and Under

Tuesdays Sticky Fingers- Receive one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult meal $7.99 or higher. Valid Monday through Wednesday only. Bearfoot Tavern - Kids meals halfprice from 4-7 Monday-Friday Moe’s - One Kid 12 and Under eats free with the purchase of any adult meal. Locos Pub and Grill Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Locos Gril and Pub. Purchase of an adult entrée is required.

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MACON ACTION PLAN IGNITES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT For the first time in a generation, Downtown Macon residents are championing their city in the present tense. The city has obviously experienced this before. Historic antebellum homes and architecture give evidence of more than a century of establishment, while the ghosts of derelict storefronts echo a once booming economy, their faded names transcribed in dated typefaces that recall various aesthetics throughout the 20th century. - BY ANDY CARTER Every informal tour through the city inspires pointed fingers toward locations where noted persons once worked, lived, and created; supposed points of pride despite their often crumbling facades. Over the past decade, however, there has been a change in vision for Downtown, a decision by some to look forward and recognize the potential for the city as a livable modern community rather than a decaying reminder of the past. Utilizing funding from various sources, including the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Knight Foundation, as well as an influx of new commercial and residential pioneers, Macon’s urban core has become an area that can be complimented without the need for exception. With many of the city’s top restaurants, newest lofts, and best venues for live entertainment, more and more Central Georgia residents are defaulting to Downtown as the go-to area for leisure. Despite the progress that has been made, however, the various groups involved in the revitalization believe there is significantly more potential for the city. While attitudes have certainly changed, the visual perception of Downtown still reveals a good portion of areas that “used to be”. Alex Morrison, Executive Director of the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority admits, “There are a lot of groups doing what seems like the same thing, or a lot of plans that people are working from. There has never been one combined vision that’s ever really come together since there has been new life Downtown or since NewTown Macon, the College Hill Alliance, and the Urban Authority has been in the same ecosystem.” The biggest issue facing revitalization thus far has been the lack of a common goal among the various entities which are active Downtown including the non-profits, the business and property owners, and the residents. The Macon Action Plan (MAP) is an attempt to corral all of those various efforts into a single strategy, insuring that the existing success of Downtown development continues. The MAP began with in-depth research into the economics, demographics, and culture of the Downtown area to develop a solid base of knowledge on which to build the plan. After conducting interviews with the various Downtown organizations, a steering committee was formed under the direction of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) with members from NewTown Macon, the College Hill Alliance, Historic Macon, the Macon Chamber of Commerce, the School Board, business owners, and downtown residents. Josh Rogers, President of NewTown, expects that his organization will “be the primary agent responsible for fundraising and implementing programs developed in this planning process. Basically, NewTown is the private arm of revitalization, working hand-in-glove with our public partners at the UDA.” The plan will primarily be funded by the Knight Foundation and the Peyton Anderson Foundation. Following up on their success with drawing up the College Hill project, Interface Studios has been challenged again to create the MAP document that cements the combined vision. Scott Paige, founder of Interface Studios contrasts this proposal with their work in College Hill stating, “The MAP project area is significantly larger in terms of area and population, but it is also home to the City’s greatest concentration of employers . . . this large area requires that we focus improvements to make sure that what is invested makes a real, visible difference that continues the momentum that Downtown, College Hill and in town neighborhoods have seen over the past few years. Otherwise, we end up with a scatter shot of small improvement projects that fail to make any kind of real difference.” Regardless of those challenges – or perhaps because of them – there is a sense that the back end work being done by Interface will be the catalyst that Downtown needs. Rogers contends, “The most exciting aspect is having Interface Studio head up the team. [Their] specialty in community engagement means that we all get to contribute our ideas to create a plan that we can’t wait to make happen.” The steering committee recognizes the success of the project rests on establishing goals that are in line with the existing Downtown community, whether that means residents, propri-

etors, or regular visitors to the area. The facets of the plan, therefore, must be both organic and holistic. Before developing strategies for growth, the MAP team is first looking to the public for their recommendations. Interface has designed an MAP Open House at the Sports Hall of Fame and is currently inviting those invested in the community to come by on Thursdays from 12-2pm or by appointment to interact with displays, take surveys, and give their ideas on what downtown Macon needs to flourish. Following the completion of this round of surveys this fall, Interface will organize the results and present them at various local events and community gatherings. Another Open House event this winter will serve to prioritize the findings from the original Open House to ensure they are in line with the priorities of the community. If this project seems overly reliant on community response, Paige would argue that this dependence is both intentional and necessary. He contends, “This is how the College Hill process was designed so we know local residents are motivated and excited to see positive change in their community. The plan’s success depends first on the community’s input and ideas, and ultimately upon a committed group of local stakeholders dedicated to making the Macon Action Plan our reality.” Being based off self-vetted community input, the final product should be an honest representation of what an idealized Macon could be. Morrison believes that “it’s about human flourishing, building a city where people are happy, where people feel that it’s for them. It’s not just about jobs. It’s not just about residents. It’s about people moving through cities and having the ability to be leisurely.” That value of the MAP is that it isn’t routed in any one agenda. If Macon is to be a “music town,” it will be because that’s what the community demands, not because of what it once was. If the residents of downtown demand a more bikeable community, the grant applications and subsequent funding will reflect attempts to improve those associated needs. The MAP is not an attempt at reclaiming any particular point in Macon’s history. The goal isn’t simply to reestablish the bustling retail-packed streets of the mid-20th century, nor is this an attempt to mirror the success of Savannah, Athens, or Thomasville. Morrison argues, “The bygone era is the bygone era, and hoping to relive the past, substantially, is a good way to continue to think about the past without noticing that Macon has got to be something different. Macon has to be a place where talented young people want to come and stay. Macon has to be a place that encourages entrepreneurs. Macon has to be a place where people want to live downtown. The so-called “heyday” of downtown Macon was when it was all commercial. There weren’t residents living in these properties. We can’t reclaim that. We think that residents are the way of the future.” As more and more people spend their time downtown, restaurants and retail make more sense; a music and art scene makes more sense. And while those factors are interdependent on each other, the MAP has to address how to increase presence of consumers Downtown, and that is ultimately what this round of Open Houses aims to discover. Alex Morrison believes that Macon has the potential to be the “premier livable city of the historic South.” However, the way that vision manifests itself is up to the individual members of the Downtown community, and what they imagine their ideal Macon to be.

Alex Morrison (Director, Urban Development Authority) believes that Macon has the potential to be the “premier livable city of the historic South.” However, the way that vision manifests itself is up to the individual members of the Downtown community, and what they imagine their ideal Macon to be. Above, some Macon residents voice their big ideas for downtown. 11thHourOnline.com 23

Kevin Brown Celebrity Classic John Rocker Returns Home for Charity By Brooke Williams Macon has long since been a breeding ground for celebrities...Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers, Jason Aldean, and Russell Henley just to name a few. However, there is one that is currently living in Macon and doing incredible things for our community. Jaime Kaplan is a former tennis pro that has turned her focus into a multi-million dollar fund raising career. She has gathered a group of local and national celebrities to come together for a golf tournament that has raised over $3.1 million dollars for the Macon Rescue Mission over the last 25 years! “When I was playing on the tour and I played a ton of pro celebrity tennis tournaments, everybody would also tease me about being from Macon, Ga. And I told them, ‘you keep doing that and one day you’re coming to Macon. I’ll put on events and you’ll come to Macon’”, said Kaplan. The Kevin Brown Celebrity Classic was actually started in 1989 as a tennis tournament. That first year, names like Hank Aaron, Tony O’Dell, Lyle Waggoner (Carol Burnett Show), and Barry Williams (Greg, from The Brady Bunch), helped raise over $23,000! In 1991, Five Star Mazda came aboard as the title sponsor and when golf was added in 1992, Macon native Kevin Brown started playing in the tournament. After a few years, his name was added to the event, so it became the Five Star Mazda Kevin Brown Celebrity Classic. Jaime says having Kevin as one of the title sponsors has helped the event grow to what it is today; a golf tournament, auction and most recently a clay shoot. “Kevin Brown is such an outdoors man. He loves to hunt, so we wanted to bring in another aspect”, she says of the addition of the clay shoot 8 years ago. The profits of this event help support two local charities that are close to the hearts of Jamie, and Charlie Cantrell, owner of Five Star. “Charlie is the president of the board at the Macon Rescue Mission. It’s so important to him and the people who work for him know that, so it’s just this total buy in from all of the Five Star family”. The Macon Rescue Mission has served the Middle Georgia area for over 60 years, and has aided in the recovery of millions of homeless and domestic violence victims, thanks to events such as this. With the addition of more celebrities came more auction items, which brought more money and a chance to add another local charity. Kaplan adds, “With Charlie’s heavy involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and also Kevin Brown, they are both heavily involved with FCA, when we started making

more money, we wanted to share it with FCA”. This year big ticket auction items include an autographed Styx guitar, a golf trip for four to Cuscowilla, and of course tons of celebrity autographed memorabilia. Not only is this event a great chance to raise money for local charities, but it’s also a great way to rub shoulders with some famous faces! This year come hit a few balls with UFC fighter Matt Hughes, former Braves and Falcons player Brian Jordan, and Macon native John Rocker! We actually caught up with John in mid October to chat about his involvement with the Five Star Kevin Brown Celebrity Classic and his other recent appearances. You grew up in Macon. Do you have fond memories of childhood here? Yeah, lots of fond memories. I played Little League ball at VineIngle. I remember being a little 12-13 year old kid going to Morgan Field at VineIngle and taking all my buddies. It wasn’t as much fun playing in the games, it was all the games we played after the games that were so memorable. What were some of your favorite things to do growing up here? I loved hunting and fishing. I grew up on Old Forsyth Road, back then it was in the country, way out in the sticks. I grew up on 500 acres, so me and my buddies would go out and ride 4-wheelers and just spend a lot of time outdoors. How important is it to you to come back to your hometown and support local charities, like the Macon Rescue Mission? It’s very important to give back to the local community. I’ve known Kevin (Brown) for 20 or 25 years. The baseball alumni guys always want to look after one another. Just because you play major league baseball, you’re all friends and you all try to support each other. This is probably my sixth year playing in this tournament. Kevin, being a baseball alum like myself, I definitely want to support him and things that are important to him. A lot of past Atlanta Braves players are playing in the tournament as well, Brain Jordan, Terry Pendelton, Otis Nixon. Are you looking forward to seeing these guys and catching up? Oh yeah! All those guys! We all played at the same time together. It’s always fun. That’s about the only time we

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“I can obviously get a little, um, well I guess the expression is, be an asshole. I’ve got a little bit of a temper and I’m very competitive.” Rocker on season 29 of Survivor. He was voted off on week 3.

look into it”. And from that point going forward I figured, I better watch the show and figure out what’s going on here. So you watch the show, and see some of these people on the show and again it’s “Survivor”, the concept is in the name; and so you watch and think ok this is really as straight forward as they’re making it out to be. There’s no way this guy can do what he’s doing. There’s got to be something going on behind the scenes. So I was just assuming that there was more to it, like there’s a spread of food off camera somewhere or bottled water. No, there isn’t! It is absolutely as straight forward as they make it out to be. I got voted off in episode 3, but I was on the show for 10 days. I lost 19 pounds in 10 days! Thank you Survivor diet! What was your reaction when you were voted off in week 3? There’s all kinds of factors that go into voting for someone or not voting for someone. When my name got read and I got voted off my first reaction was, “thank god! Get me the hell out of here”. Is that why you didn’t use your save? No, really that wasn’t the reason. I thought about using it but there was a guy on there in my tribe named Dale. He was real bossy, kind of mouthy. One of those guys that if you think of a way to do something, he would always have a better way. It kind of rubbed some folks the wrong way. And, I, for the most part, got along with everybody in my tribe. I still talk to a lot of them. But in the challenges, my whole tribe was terrible. And the other tribe had three college athletes. Drew Christie, 25 years old, was a quarterback at Georgia Southern. John Misch, 24 years old, he’s two years removed from being a linebacker at Michigan State. And Jeremy (Collins), a good friend of mine, Jeremy is 31 years old and an ex college track and field guy at Rhode Island. And these challenges were largely physical and they’re not easy. So, as I’m looking at that dynamic, and I’m sitting there with an idol in my pocket, we’re going through the votes, and I’m thinking it’s got to be one of the five guys, and we were doing so poorly in the challenges, I was thinking “are you going to vote off the only athlete you have on your tribe”. And the next one in line, as far as I felt, was the only man left, Dale, a 62 year old man that can’t scratch his butt without hurting himself! Come on, this is a game about physical challenge! Are you going to vote off a 6’6 250 pound man who’s a really good athlete? Which one is it going to be? And I never thought with any reasonable logic, that they would pick me. And I was like, if you want Dale here, then I should go. I can’t wait to go to the finale and talk to people about what exactly was your level of thinking when I’m pulling these challenges and you chose to keep a 62 year old man over me. What?!? How did that whole process go? I can’t wait to hear some of the things said when I left. Do you feel the show portrayed you accurately? Um, ya know, not bad. I can obviously get a little, um, well I guess the expression is, be an asshole. I’ve got a little bit of a temper and very competitive. I do have, and I think a lot of us do, maybe me more so than others, but somewhat of a desire to protect and defend myself, especially when I’m being attacked personally when I don’t think it is warranted. And of course you pile on that lack of sleep, you know, the whole nine yards, you’re not having fun out there when people start digging at you. But, you know, yeah, I think it did. I did go above and beyond trying to protect Val (Collins) because I told Jeremy I would. Of course, Jeremy didn’t really know what was going on in our tribe, so he thought I stabbed him in the back and played him. But that certainly wasn’t the case. Things are just much different once people get to know each other and once the other tribe gets back home and talks to their loved ones. My name comes up and then they’re like, “hey we actually got to know the guy and he’s a good dude”. And now we’re all friends.

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Things are starting to happen in our fair city. Local, original music things. Things we like and hope you will as well. Floco Torres recently released ANOTHER killer EP. Dalmation has several shows booked over the next month and a half and more recording set for release. Widow Pills debut EP is now available online and they (full disclosure: I play in this one, so I suppose “we” is more appropriate) have a few shows in November. The point: there’s a momentum starting to build. I wish I could sit here and truthfully say that I (and we here @ FNS) have a finger on all of the great bands sprouting up and playing some damn fine original music in our area, but I (and we) cannot. If you are a band or know of a band, contact us on Facebook or fieldnotestenograpers@gmail.com. (you can follow us on twitter @FNStenographers) Remember: this is your music Macon. Get dirty. Dig the field.

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Before I even get to the music part, it’s worth mentioning that the Roller Derby ladies checkin’ IDs and selling tickets at the door were dressed up as the Bride of Chucky and the raccoon from Super Mario Brothers (I discovered it’s called a “tanooki suit.”). To put all of this in perspective, Slick Rick got his first break with legendary beat boxer Doug E Fresh in the eighties. Let that sink in for a second. In the eighties, “rap” was not a household name; it was a fledgling brand of music for “urban youth,” a genre that most people in the music industry at the time thought was a passing fad. My point: Slick Rick is an influential artist that helped propel one of the most successful genres of music during its formative years. This is not a coffee-fueled hyperbole. Even more impressive (to us at least) is that he started his current tour in Macon. If you missed it, you should feel bad about it. Really bad. DJ Bruce Wonder got the party started with a mix that felt like we were all at Senior Prom in the early 90’s. For the record: not a soul was complaining. In fact, most were singing along. Unfortunately, this is not the part of the article where I impress everyone with my knowledge 90’s rap deep cuts (though I did nearly fall over when Wonder managed to effortlessly segue from Fat Joe to Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop”). My meager knowledge of the tracks aside, Wonder managed to fill the dance floor for over an hour with folks

movin’, shakin’, and happily singin’ along. There’s no denying that FNS digs what Floco’s doing and this show was proof that we might have a general idea of what we’re talking about. Floco charged the stage with an energy that immediately proved he was worthy of opening for Slick Rick. After flying through songs delivered with the fury and determination of a champion boxer, Floco took a break to catch his breath and introduce himself to an audience that was largely comprised of Slick Rick fans. In an obvious gesture to the aforementioned folks in the audience, Floco blasted into an old school medley that included “Mama said knock you out” and “Paul Revere,” closing with the statement that the “guy (on-stage) in tight jeans knows about rap music,” before closing out his set with “Cherry Street.” My only complaint: the set was over before many of us had time to process what the heck just happened. Slick Rick’s set was full of hits (including his work with Outkast) and I’m not gonna sit here and rattle off the names of them. Frankly, I was too busy having a great time. I find it silly that I need to even mention this, but this was the first show that I’ve seen in a bunch of white folks and a bunch of black folks dancing and singing together at the same time on purpose. Music brought us all together and it was awesome. Remember Macon: this is your music scene. Get dirty. Dig the field.

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Wednesday $4 Bombs/$4 Baby Guiness shots. Happy Hour 4-7 Wild Wing ½ Price Whiskey flights every Wednesday @Dovetail $1 Wells $2 Domestic all night for the ladies The Crazy Bull $2 Beers and Wings, Karoake Rivalry’s

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Thursdays 1/s Price Martinis Poker 7PM Billy’s Clubhouse Margarita Thursdays $8 Bottomless Mugs Hummingbird College Night $5 Jager Bombs DJ Crazy Bull Ladies Night featuring ½ Price Bottles of Wine Taco and Rita Night $2 Tacos and $3 Margaritas $6 Megaritas 5pm-Close $4 Bombs $4 Baby Guiness shots. Happy hour 4-6pm Wild Wing Buy 1 Get 1 Wells 8Until AP’s Saturdays College students get 15% off entire bill Spirit day @ Locos $10 Ber Buckets 20’s pub Game Day Specials 2 For 1 bombs and $1 domestics Billy’s Clubhouse

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 THE LONE BELLOWS @ THE COX CAPITOL THEATRE

TUESDAY, NOV. 11 DEVON ALLMAN BAND @ THE DOUGLASS THEATRE

The trio’s self-titled debut disc is exuberant in its playing, welcoming in its attitude. Though the lyrics have a melancholic undercurrent, the tracks are more often rave-ups than ruminations, with swelling three-part harmonies and rousing group-sung choruses, especially on the electric guitar-driven “The One You Should’ve Let Go” and “Green Eyes and A Heart of Gold,” a we-will-survive anthem that could be about a family or a band. Indeed, there is a strong familial feel to The Lone Bellow, a recurring theme of inclusiveness.

After spending more than a decade with his bands Honeytribe and Royal Southern Brotherhood, the vocalist/ guitarist (Gregg’s son) stepped out with a solo album, Turquoise, that is well-crafted and soulful. That album was met with rave reviews, and now the prodigal son has just released Ragged and Dirty in October, and is on a national tour to promote his growling blues and southern rock blend. This show is a benefit for the historic Douglass Theatre to better equip their in-house movie and music equipment.

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THURSDAY, NOV 6 Matt Moncrief @ Main Street Pizza Singer/Songwriter combining Rock, Jazz, Funk, Jam, and Country into a unique sound all its own

FRIDAY, NOV 7 Boot Hill @ AP’s

Boot Hill is an eclectic collection of skilled musicians, playing aggressive country, classic rock, outlaw country, up-tempo southern covers, and original music. The band’s background is as diverse as the music they play, hailing from The Abby Owens Band, Stoopgrass, Bad Vision, Barrell House Ballers, Fresh Heat, and the Eddie Kirkland Band. Their individual musical influences range from The Who to Wilco to Johnny Cash. All the differences in background have combined onstage to form a cohesive group of guys who enjoy playing for ramblers, drinkers and everyone who likes live music.

alternative, classic rock... these boys are from Warner Robins and have garnered a huge fan base throughout middle Georgia.

SATURDAY, NOV 8 Corner Concert with All the Locals Enjoy Corner Concert’s second show at the Historic Rialto theater site (behind CR Rader Jewelry) that is now an urban alley. Enjoy Macon’s underside as All the Locals will headline with Macon’s own Good Night Alive! opening. All the Locals combines the taut, pocket groove of hip-hop and neo-soul and the redemptive qualities of gospel and classic soul with brawny blues and roots rock. The band hits somewhere between a soul revue and a Bruce Springsteen show–sweatsoaked and celebratory. Tickets are $10 available at CornerConcerts.com. Show 7:15-9:30. All Ages, 393 Cotton Ave. Free cover and drink at the Hummingbird afterwards!

Jason Michael Carroll @ Crazy Bull Country music hit-maker Jason Michael Carroll from Youngsville, North Carolina, is gearing up to release his first new album since 2011, featuring the single “Close Enough.” Carroll rose to fame after being discovered at a local talent competition in 2004 and later signed to the Arista Nashville label in 2006, releasing his debut album Waitin’ In The Country. The album LIVE produced three DJ Top 40 hits including “Alyssa Lies, ” “Livin’ Our Love Song,” DANCE and “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead” PARTY! and soared to number one on the US Country charts, selling nearly half a million copies.

The 567 presents The Vespers with Macon band Rewind Retry For those who haven’t heard The Vespers yet, they are a Southern folk pop family band from Nashville. The Vespers are one of those bands that have built an extensive underground following simply through word of mouth and heavy touring. The band is uniquely made up of two sibling duos; the Cryar sisters, and the Jones brothers. Rewind Retry is an up-andcoming local indie rock band who has played a variety of downtown venues. Doors open at 7:30 pm, music starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. All ages. Tickets at http://the567.ticketleap.com/

From Within @ Wild Wing Old school country, modern rock,

Mystery Road @ Billy’s Clubhouse Mystery Road was forged in early

2010, from the ashes of various Middle Georgia bands. The band plays evocative cover versions of songs by influential blues, rock, soul, and funk artists, and is currently rehearsing original songs that will become its debut album. Jon Pardi @ Crazy Bull Capitol Records Nashville artist Jon Pardi may be new to the country music scene, but his strikingly original songs and relaxed confidence would suggest otherwise. His sound is undeniably country — paying homage to some of his musical heroes such as Dwight Yoakam, George Strait and Alan Jackson Charlie & the Foxtrots @ The Bird Based out of Nashville, TN Charlie and the Foxtrots is a meeting of seven musical minds. In January 2013, a chance encounter online introduced Chas Wilson (vocals/guitar) and Rob Hutchison (fiddle). The Folk / Pop group worked at a galloping pace to record their first EP in March of 2013 after the support of a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, officially launching the band and their southeastern tour.

TUESDAY, NOV 11 Tauk, The Fritz @ Cox Capitol Theatre TAUK is heavy instrumental rock fusion created by Matt Jalbert (guitar), Charlie Dolan (bass), Alric “A.C.” Carter (keyboard-organ), and Isaac Teel (drums). The transcendent instrumental band seamlessly brings together genres as diverse as melodic rock, fusion, gritty funk, progressive rock, ambient, classic rock, hip hop and jazz.

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