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Thur, June 2 Sabrina Fair Presented by Theatre Macon - Thru June 4. One of the great romantic comedies of the American stage and screen, this is the play that inspired two wonderful films; one with Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart and one with Julia Ormond and Harrison Ford. But, as the saying goes, it’s always better on stage in a beautiful live performance. Vying for the love of the young Larrabee heirs, Sabrina upsets the “social apple cart “, and her chauffer father has a surprise or two of his own. This is a not to be missed evening of theatre at it’s best. Admission Info: $25 for adults, $15 for students. 478-746-9485
Fri, June 3 Blues For An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage Presented by Douglass Theatre - June 3 - June 5, Angel Allen is a down-and-out back-up singer and the recent ex-girlfriend of an Italian-American gangster. She has lost her job at the Cotton Club and is drowning her bad luck in booze. Once again, she must depend upon her roommate, Guy Jacobs, for support. Guy is a brilliant, flamboyant, homosexual costume designer (also fired from the Cotton Club) who dreams of sailing off to Paris to design clothes for the internationally renown black, singer/actress, Josephine Baker. Across the hall lives Delia Patterson, a dedicated young social worker. Into the mix comes Leland Cunningham, a naïve young man who has just moved to notorious Harlem from a small town in Alabama following the death of his wife and unborn child. He is a hard-working, Godfearing Christian who is appalled at the libertarian lifestyles he finds in Harlem, that is, until he meets and is smitten with Angel. Filled with humor, love, hope, fear and survival, the play deals with personal and social issues. Though the play takes place in 1930s Harlem, there is a sense of the present conflicts taking place. Cleage’s five characters include winners, losers and users who all have their dreams in the difficult time called The Great Depression. Admission Info: $15 Advance, $20 At the Door. First Friday Grand Opening of The 567 Center for RenewalThis grand opening event will feature the opening of “Brushstrokes,” an exhibit of paintings by Joe Adams and Cherry Brewer. As we celebrate our new building and new exhibit, we also invite the public to join us that evening in raising funds for the advancement of our new space. We appreciate all the support we have received so far that has allowed us to purchase
a building and make immediate renovations, and we look forward to raising the remaining money to turn our gallery and studio into an amazing community space. The reception is free and will include light refreshments. Friday, June 3, 5-9 pm. 456 First Street First Friday Open Make Night Presented by SparkMacon Ever wondered what SparkMacon is all about or wanted to make something new by collaborating with the community or using state-of-the-art tools and equipment? You can do just that every first Friday during Open Make Night. Open Make is our version of an open house. The space will be filled with members showing off all the amenities of SparkMacon and providing a place for you to create. Bring a project or work in a team. Prizes are raffled out at the end of the event. This event is FREE and all are welcome, kids and parents! 557 Cherry St. Upstairs. Area III National Miniature Horse Show at Perry National Fairgrounds June 3 ‑ 5, Hosted by the Peach State Miniature Horse Club, Sutherland Arena. Show begins at 8 a.m. Free for Spectators.
Sat, June 4 Paws on the Falls - National Trails Day at High Falls State Park 11 a.m to 12:30. Join us for this special National Trails Day event with your favorite hiking buddy. This hike is open to all breeds of dogs and ages. We will be hiking the beautiful Falls View trail. Learn some park history and important tips when hiking with your dog. $5 per a dog $5 parking. 478-993-3053. Library Ballroom 90’s Extravaganza! Join us at The Library Ballroom to celebrate the 1990’s in all of its glory! Throw on your best flannel, get out those terrible wind-suits, did someone say Doc Marten’s?! Dress in your best nineties gear and dance the night away with Far From Over playing all your favorite hits! Party starts at 9:00pm Tickets available now! $10 or 2 for $15. The Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry Street
Sun, June 5 Jazz in the Courtyard at the historic Douglass Theatre featuring Ken Trimmons Quartet - Enjoy live jazz music on the front plaza of the histoirc Douglass Theatre, enjoy cool jazz for warm evenings. The Ken Trimmins Quartet is the opening act for Jazz in the Courtyard 2016. And thanks to the generous support of Georgia Power, this year the series is free! Douglass
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“Eye in the Sky” Screening Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre - Eye in the Sky (UK, drama/thriller, 102 min., rated R for some violent images and language) Starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, and Alan Rickman. Colonel Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren) is a UK-based military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya. Through remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel, Powell discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” But as American pilot Steve Watts (Aaron Paul) is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute, reaching the highest levels of US and British government, over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare. Shows at 2PM, 4:30PM, and 7:30. Discussion after the 4:30PM screening. $5 general admission. Second Sunday Presented by Bragg Jam at Coleman Hill - Second Sunday Concerts are a Bragg Jam signature event. Every second Sunday of the month, from April through October, expect one of the best community picnics in Macon featuring live music. The concerts are free to attend and local restaurant The Brick will be in attendance selling food and beverage.. Picnics, lawn chairs and pets are welcome. Please refrain from bringing tents and grills though. The show starts at 6 p.m., but organizers recommend that folks get there early to secure a good picnic spot.
Fri, June 17 “Yellow” Presented by Middle Georgia Art Association - A judged exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia Artists. Opening Reception, Friday, June 17, 6-8pm. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery. 2330 Ingleside Avenue
Sat, June 18 Hay Day Presented by Hay House Hay Day is a biannual event that is FREE and open to the public. Come see the Master Bedroom and an array of exhibits pertaining to the Hay Family. Take a self guided tour of Macon’s premier National Historic Landmark, make a craft, and enjoy some light refreshments. This event is family friendly and is appropriated for people of all ages. 10:00am end at 4:00pm.
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Family Fun Georgia Peach Festival June 3-4 Fort Valley and Byron, Georgia The Georgia Peach Festival honors peach growers for their contribution to our state’s economy and to the food industry nationwide. The annual week-long Festival attracts as many as 10,000 visitors including church groups, senior groups and charter bus tours. The Georgia Peach Festival splits events between Peach County’s two cities, Byron and Fort Valley, each June. Georgia peaches have a long and storied tradition and Peach County is the epicenter of this fabled industry. The first peaches were planted in the state in the 18th century, and the first commercial production occurred in the mid-19th century. Georgia ranks third in the nation in the annual production of peaches, with more than 15,000 acres of peach trees yielding more than 1.7 million bushels of peaches annually. More than half of that harvest is cultivated in Peach County alone. Georgia peaches are arguably the sweetest and tastiest grown anywhere in the world. June 3 opens in Fort Valley’s Festival Park at noon Featuring rides, inflatables, food and fun. June 4 will kick off with a parade thru downtown Fort Valley featuring Miss America Betty Cantrell. A “Beach Party” themed celebration at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:45.
Looking Forward To Design, Wine and Dine Presented by Historic Macon June 23-30 Historic Macon is pleased to announce it will host the 3rd annual Design, Wine, and Dine lifestyle festival June 23-30. Design, Wine and Dine is a celebration of good food, fine spirits, and innovative design. For 7 days, Historic Macon Foundation brings new ideas to historic places. And it all happens in Macon, Georgia. Local and regional experts showcase the talent of the South in the three areas Southerners know best: design, wine and dining. This year’s Historic Macon “Design House” is located at 1388 Calhoun Street. Hobknob with this year’s slate of designers and Design, Wine and Dine presenters while perusing the beautifully designed spaces in this year’s Design House at the Thursday night debut, June 23. Tickets are $75 per person. Tickets include a full bar, gourmet refreshments, and of course, the opportunity to see the Design House before it opens to the public. 478-742-5084 11thHourOnline.com 05
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THE HUMMINGBIRD 11 Facts About The Bird’s 11th Anniversary by Traci Burns
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Hummingbird owner Tim Obelgoner hails from Texas and worked as an Instrumentation & Control Engineer before finally landing in Georgia and reaching his true calling as owner of this beloved downtown establishment, which is celebrating its 11th anniversary this month.
2. The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom gets its name from an iconic, beautiful Gibson guitar that was made famous by such musicians as Keith Richards and Gram Parsons. 3. Out of the hundreds of acts that have played the Hummingbird in the past eleven years, some of Obelgoner’s favorites include Billy Joe Shaver, Justin Townes Earle, and James McMurtry. 4. When asked about his ‘dream show’ – who he’d most like to see play at the Bird in the future - Obelgoner’s answer comes quickly: “I’d love to see Unknown Hinson with his full stage show again, but he got busy with Squidbillies and hasn’t been touring like that as much.” After a pause, he continues, “Oh, and Blackberry Smoke! They played here a few years ago before they blew up and got real big. We’d love to have them back, too.” 5. Some of the most popular cocktails at the Hummingbird include the Vegas Bomb, a Crown Royal/peach schnapps/cranberry juice/Red Bull concoction, and the Jenny Hendrix, a refreshing gin lemonade perfect for summertime. 6. The Bird maintains its status as a middle Georgia favorite by continually innovating and being creative – they aren’t just about
drinks, music, and darts (although they are great at those things), they also keep it fresh by hosting events like last month’s enthusiastically attended Adult Prom, a Great Gatsby-themed party that allowed grownups to recapture the magic of being a drunk teenager in a fancy outfit, complete with lead-out, Prom King & Queen, and a midnight balloon drop. Next month brings the return of Swipe Right Night, a speed dating event, on July 26. 7. Speaking of creative and fun, for the past several years the Hummingbird has hosted their own take on a competitive athletic event – the Hummingbird 5x. This event requires that you be able to chug an Irish Car Bomb and run around the block. If you can do this five times without puking, you win! Way, way better than a mud run or inflatable obstacle course. 8. One of the best things about being a bar owner, according to Obelgoner, is the opportunity to be involved locally in a multifaceted way. “We’re blessed to be involved in community affairs,” he says, “from sponsoring rollerderby, softball, and rugby teams to running a successful blanket drive for the homeless several years in a row. . . hosting the Cherry Blossom Music Festival showcase. . . the Big Bird Bash. . . the 5x. . . sponsoring a car for the Soapbox Derby. . .” his voice trails off as he continues listing various aspects
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Kroger one day. 4. I love sitting outside during intense lightning storms 5. I wear black 24/7, and pleather is never out. 6. If you’re talking to me, I’m usually thinking about doing your hair. 7. Nag Champa is pretty much my religion. (Not really) but I probably burn enough for a temple in Dubai. 8. I have an intense collection of Buddhas. 9. I love the HAWKS 10. I can take anyone on in a Soul Calibur tournament. (yes I will win...every time) 11. I don’t wear eyeshadow on Sunday’s.
You’re a master stylist, skin care specialist and makeup artist at Amanda Jane. What sort of special training have you had for your chosen profession? I have training from Central Georgia Technical College where I completed the Medical Skin Care Specialist Program and their Esthetics Program. I completed my Training for Master Cosmetology at Amanda Jane Salon. I also have training through AVEDA, ORIBE and R+Co. I hear you have worked with several celebrities over the years. Tell us who? Ok, my favorite story to tell is about the legend himself- Burt Reynolds; who might I add is one of the most genuine southern gentlemen I have ever met in my life. We had worked our tails off and I had the pleasure of having dinner with him and a few of his close friends. I rode with him and his assistant to dinner and when we got back to my car Burt said he would walk me to my car and I told him he didn’t have to do that at all, he said to me “I know I don’t have to, but I’m going to.” So I let him walk me to my car. He held my hand and escorted me to my car, gave me a kiss on the cheek and told me he would see me tomorrow for work. I thought I was going to die right there! Walking through the parking lot all I could think was “Burt Reynolds is holding my hand and walking me to my car. BURT REYNOLDS!!” What is the culture like at Amanda Jane?
The dynamics of Amanda Jane are like no other salon I have ever seen. Our “Culture” I would describe as freedom. We are all different and we all have the freedom to be just as we are as artist. We are like a big family, which is extremely hard to come by in a salon environment, but I also think that is what sets us apart from other salons around. We help each other grow and listen to each other’s ideas and we take it into our own accountability. I wouldn’t be half as strong of an artist if it weren’t for my AJ family. What do you think you are most know for? I like to believe people come to me for my talent and my personality. I am probably mostly known for my honesty with my clients. Everyone is different and just because you want a certain look doesn’t mean that particular look is right for you. I like to give my clients what they want but in a way it is solely theirs and not generic. If we were all meant to have Jennifer Aniston hair, we would all have it. I wish I had her hair, but fortunately I have short purple hair. Clearly you are a creative person. What were you like as a kid? Me as kid, for the most part I was a very shy and quiet, but growing up with two younger brothers we were always into something. I always said I wanted to be an artist or a teacher, I like to think I became both. Being an artist in my craft and teaching people about how to
take care of their skin and hair and what things to use in doing so. When you are not working, what do you do for fun? I love to travel, especially for hair shows, there isn’t anything like being around thousands of other people who share a specific world of art and passion same as you. Beyond that, you will find me anywhere that has good music, good food, and friends. I love supporting all of our amazing businesses downtown. What do you like most about Macon? I love the passion that Macon has as a whole. There can be as much crime as you want to believe is here, but the hearts of the people that live here and that are from here will always conquer any negativity. I believe we have music to thank for all the heart and soul we have here in Macon, it’s what keeps us going and thriving. What are your plans for the future? My ultimate goals are to continue to grow my celeb clientele and travel, but also continue growing as an artist. Amanda Jane will always be a part of my career and I’m extremely blessed to be there. I love making people feel good about themselves. By Nicole Thurston
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Some say there is a curse on Macon. It is told that when the Creek Nation was relocated to “Indian Territory” in 1830, they put a curse on the land. It is said that those who settle along the banks of the Ocmulgee River would never leave the area. Or maybe… it was that they would never want to leave. If you have not spent at least one afternoon floating, biking, kayaking, or picnicking along the river, you don’t know what you have been missing. Described as the best kept secret in outdoor adventure in Georgia, the Ocmulgee River is experiencing a renaissance. Once a major thoroughfare for cotton and other agricultural exports, it is now a favorite spot for outdoor enthusiasts. This beautiful, winding river rises at a point in north central Georgia southeast of Atlanta and winds its way through three sub basins: the Upper Ocmulgee, the Lower Ocmulgee River, and the Little Ocmulgee River. The name of the river may have come from the Hitchiti words oki (“water”) plus molki (“bubbling” or “boiling”,) possibly meaning “where the water boils up.” Recently, Maconites have flocked to Amerson Park to check out the renovations the city pulled together. According to Steve Lawson, Director of Macon-Bibb Parks & Beautification, the park offers tons of afternoon activities for the adventure seeking family. “For people that can buy their own floats and want to come to Amerson, they can put in at our north boat ramp and have a two-hour float to the south ramp, or a four-hour float to the boat ramp at Spring Street. Along the river there are several sandbars that kids can play on or that people can take a break from floating and go swimming. We have a RFP out now for a Concessionaire Program that will be offering floats and bikes for rent at the park and bus rides back to any of the ramps. We hope to have a company picked for that by the end of June.” Middle Georgia has a couple of options available if you need to rent a canoe or kayak. Mid GA Ocmulgee Outfitters, LLC offers kayak and tube rentals, sales of kayaks & tubes, and shuttle rides for people with their own equipment on 42 miles of the Ocmulgee River from Loyd Shoals (at Jackson Lake) to Spring street (in Macon) with 16 different drop offs and pickups along the way. They are open 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Their shuttle prices start at $15.00 and go up to $35.00, tubes-$15.00, Single Kayaks start at $45.00 and go up to $95.00. Double kayaks start at $60.00 and go up to $115.00. S.U.P.s start
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Float and drink your cares away this summer! Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions and Macon Beer Company have teamed up to bring you the best of the Ocmulgee River and Macon’s best brews. Start your Saturday by paddling down a lovely stretch of the river in either a canoe or kayak, followed by a brown bag lunch, brewery tour, and, of course, beer tasting. Take home a complementary souvenir pint glass, too! Ages 21 & up. 14 JUNE 1 - 15, 2016
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at $60.00 and go up to $115.00. Mid Georgia Ocmulgee Outfitters are located at 5500 Juliette Road in Juliette, GA. With so much to see and do in our own backyard, experiencing an adventure on the Ocmulgee seems to be a simple, cost-saving, mega-memory making experience. “I recommend that you give yourself the gift of getting out there and enjoying the river,” explains Kathleen O’Neal, owner of Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions, LLC. “Go early in the season when the water levels are higher and do the Half Day Float, which has some Class 1 rapids. They’re more fun when the river is up. Organize a party with your friends and do the Quick Float as a group, which only takes about 3 hours total. Life is more fun when you have more memories.” Her company offers another alternative when choosing your next backyard adventure. OOE rents kayaks and canoes for two trips along the Ocmulgee. Each kayak or canoe comes with a life jacket, the appropriate paddle, a shuttle to the put in point, instructions on steering the boat, a safety talk, and a rousing cheer as you take off on your journey. When the paddler arrives at the take out point, OOE is there to collect the boat and the gear and offer a snack of lemonade and cookies. The shorter trip is called the Quick Float and it is four miles long and takes two to two and a half hours and is suitable for all skill levels because there are no rapids. The longer trip is called the Half Day Float and is nine miles and includes some Class 1 (the easiest; think big ripples and small waves) rapids. It lasts four to six hours depending upon the water level. They will also shuttle private boats to either Popes Ferry or Amerson River Park and the price is per person accompanying the boat, as well as renting inner tubes for those who want
Your itinerary: 11:00 am The adventure begins at Macon Beer Company. Park your car and board the Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions shuttle bus for a short ride to Amerson River Park. You’ll be set up with your canoe or kayak, life jacket, paddle, and some paddling instruction. 11:45 am Your float begins as you paddle down the calm waters of the river, winding through the woods, and past Rose Hill Cemetery. 2:00 pm You’ll take your boat out at the ramp along the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail (aka the River
to tube the river. Each tube comes with a life jacket and shuttle is possible by arrangement. They are open 7 days a week. On the weekends, there are set times for the trips, but on the weekdays there is more flexibility. The Half Day Tour begins early in the morning on Saturdays and Sundays and is offered once each day, while the Quick Float starts later in the day and there will be either two or three opportunities to jump on a Quick Float on the weekends. All trips are by reservation, so call early. You have a much better chance of getting the trip length, the trip time, and the style of boat you want if you call at least four days in advance. Also, weekday trips are by arrangement so they need at least two, but better to have three days, notice. The Quick Float is $35 per person on the weekend and $30 on a weekday. The Half Day Float is $50 per person on the weekend and $45 on a weekday. Groups of 10 or more get a 15% discount and there is a 10% discount for college students, military, or those 60 and over. The shuttling of private boats is actually per person, so the cost is $10 from the Riverwalk to Amerson and $15 from Amerson to Popes Ferry. Inner tube rentals are $10 per tube with a $10 deposit. Each tube comes with a life jacket. “The Ocmulgee is Macon’s backyard and over and over I hear first time paddlers say “Wow, I never realized it’s so beautiful!” explained O’Neal, “It’s so close, parts of it are in downtown Macon, but the urban feeling disappears. You’re outside in nature and it’s pretty. Doesn’t matter if the sun is shining or it’s a cloudy day. The experience of being “out there,” away from the crowds, especially on a weekday or the Half Day Float, can’t be found in downtown Macon. Downtown has its own joys and beauty, but it’s urban beauty. Being on the river changes your rhythm. Your blood pressure drops, you relax as you drift down the river and you take a big breath and release stress and feel the water on your hands as you trail them in the river and you realize that you’ve been given a gift of peace and joy and all it took was getting in a boat and getting on the Ocmulgee.” All the more reason to choose the Ocmulgee as your next destination. So what if you want to stay a little longer or come back for another visit? You can blame in on the curse. ;-)
Walk) in downtown Macon. Everyone will board the bus and shuttle back to the Macon Beer Company. 2:30 pm Enjoy a sack lunch out on our patio and let the beer tasting begin. Six tasting tickets are included, and each ticket is redeemable for a 6-oz. pour of your beer of choice. 3:00 pm We’ll give you a tour of the brewery and tell you all about how our brews are created. After that, you’re welcome to stay and taste our beers until the tasting room closes at 6:00!
You may choose a kayak or a canoe. Kayaks only hold one person, and the cost is $60 per kayak for everything listed above (kayak rental, shuttle service, tour, lunch, beer tasting & souvenir pint glass). Canoes hold two people and are $120 per canoe, which includes everything mentioned above for two people. Space is limited for this experience and the first Boat & Beer Float sold out, so make your reservations only. Call 478733-3386 or visit the Facebook event page for more details.
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OP-ED
...Insert yanked vinyl record screech. Somebody call Kanye and have him interrupt this Muscle Shoal moment. I mean, let him finish, let him finish and all, but dang y’all . . . let’s remind him he’s in Macon, Georgia?
Parden Me While I Pull a Kanye By Jessica Walden Earlier this month at the Macon City Auditorium, Merle Haggard was supposed to be there. But fate had different plans. The Okie From Muskogee went home to the great big all-star band in the sky. So, just as the way love goes, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit moved from opening act to concert headliner. Yet, the seats of the Macon City Auditorium stayed full. After all, who doesn’t love some Jason Isbell? The last time he was here in Macon, he played a soldout Cox Capitol Theatre. He goes as far back as 550 Blues and more recent enough to know his way around the back of the Hummingbird. He’s played one of the coldest nights I could ever remember at the Fly South Festival, and he’s played the sweatiest time of year at Bragg Jam more times than you can count. He’s been a Trucker, a fighter, one hell of a songwriter, a lover, a sober driver and now a new father, GRAMMY winner and well-deserving headliner. It only made sense that the Big House Foundation handed him Duane Allman’s sacred Gibson Les Paul Goldtop guitar to play on stage, as they do when truly special musicians come into town. The audience collectively awwed and whooped, three-cheering and anxious to sing along. After all, we had been for the entire show – the entire career – and Isbell and his band are no doubt at their personal best. And we can’t help but think Macon is somewhere in that story. Isbell lovingly looked down at the guitar and paid his respects. He started the story in the parking lot outside Muscle Shoals’ famed Fame Studio. There was this eager, anxious, gangly guitar player who just wanted to play on everything . . . and then Rick Hall and Jerry Wexler said 16 JUNE 1 - 15, 2016
“put a band together” and . . . Insert yanked vinyl record screech. Somebody call Kanye and have him interrupt this Muscle Shoal moment. I mean, let him finish, let him finish and all, but dang y’all . . . let’s remind him he’s in Macon, Georgia? Jason finished his story, humbly accepted that guitar and played it in a way that would make Duane proud. And we still sang along. And we still cheered and clapped and felt like proud cohorts. But my heart sank a little that Macon was never even mentioned. Sure, there’s that Muscle Shoals sound, but there’s another city to its story. Maybe I am just a little sensitive since it was the Macon City Auditorium, but can I get an Amen that it’s OUR city’s cast of characters that make the Allman Brothers, the Big House and that guitar so much more special? After all, you’re on the very stage where Sister Rosetta Tharpe was playing the devil out of her guitar in the name of the Lord and a little boy Little Richard looked at her so eagerly and so longingly that she yanked him up there with her – and rock n’ roll was born. It was at the Macon City Auditorium that James Brown scuffed his knees from falling down and pleading “Please, Please, Please” before getting on up again. It was there that Otis had all his homecomings, including his final one, far too young. It’s that very spot and with those same notes wept from that guitar that the Allman Brothers have played for decades now. I don’t fault Jason Isbell in this slight slip of history. I fault the past, present and future. If we’re not telling our story, then no one is really listening. In fact, with successful documentaries of other cities, high tourism demand as a result, and many of our legendary players deceased, I can’t help but notice Macon is being written out a lot
of the good chapters. And even though the gospels of Muscle Shoals and Memphis are pretty dang good, they wouldn’t be near as exciting without the disciples who lived among us in our fair city. So, may the big shows keep coming. But may we remind them why they’re here. May the artists keep growing. But may we remind them where they came from. May the guitar be passed. But may we remind them why it still matters. And may we start reminding one another, always, that Macon – me, you, us – is the other side of that story.
Rock Candy Tours is a music history tour company that showcases the legacy of Macon, Georgia’s rich music history. Jessica Walden and Jamie Weatherford founded the company in June 2011 in response to the closure of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Through family stories and extensive research, Rock Candy Tours was created with the hopes to honor, preserve, protect and downright show-off some of the most fascinating and colorful historic sites of the South. These are the stories that music was made of! Rock Candy Tours offers weekly public walking tours and opportunities for private walking, group and step-on tours with an array of experienced guides and bona fide music fan-experts. For reservations, call 478.955.5997 or visit rockcandytours.com
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Portabella Rockefeller Richie Jones, Downtown Grill
4 Portabella Mushrooms 3 garlic cloves 1/4 cup red onions pinch of salt 1/4 pound bacon 1 ounce olive oil 12 ounces baby spinach 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
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20’s Pub Boasting freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and dinner specials in a well-lit tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $ 3076 Riverside Dr. 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
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Bearfoot Tavern The new Bearfoot Tavern is a gastropub featuring an English pub-style atmosphere, 50 beers on tap and bar food at its finest with all soups and breads made in-house. Large beer garden with outdoor stage! LD • BAR • $ 468 Second Street. Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Special brunch menu Saturday & Sunday. The Brick’s Made from-scratch pizzas, calzones, and stuffed sticks; unique pastas; fresh salads; and wings tossed in one of a dozen house-made sauces next to a full-service bar and a wide variety of draft and bottled beers. A community gathering place featuring outdoor seating and live music with built-in sound and light systems. 1305 Hardeman Ave. at the Lofts at College Hill. Kitchen 11-10 Monday-Saturday, 12-9 Sundays. Full bar open until midnight. For a full menu visit thebrick93.com. 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 $-$$ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658 Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends. LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD
Fry bacon in saute pan and drain grease. Chop the bacon into small pieces. Put aside. Break stems off mushrooms and use spoon to scrape out the dark area under mushroom caps. Finely dice the red onions. Mince the garlic and saute it in the bacon pan with the olive oil, spincash, opnion and bacon. Toss in a pinch of salt to season. Cook until spinach cooks down. Put mushrooms on the grill for 2 minutes. When all is cooked, put the spinch mix on top of the mushroom caps, then top with cheese and bake in oven until melted. Cut into triangular slices.
doesn’t get any better. And the atmosphere is as cool as they come. Friendly, and lively, and filled with all kinds of great people, IVP is a one of a kind Macon experience. They also have one of the most extensive beer lists in Macon. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside. 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. Just Tap’d - Yes, they specialize in over 75 craft beers on tap, but the downtown venue has also added some tasty artisan, pub-style food. Featuring Neapolitan pizza, authentic bavarian brats, fresh made pretzels and more! Indoor and outddoor seating. 488 First Street. Mon-Thur 2-10, Friday & Sat 12-11:30, and Sunday 1-8. Main Street Pizza - Much more than a pizza place; the downtown restaurant also offers an outdoor patio with live music that has made Main Street a popular place to mingle. Serving pizzas, wings, calzones and salads. Open for lunch and dinner. 344 Second Street, 744-9880.
Lunch Spots
BBQ Fincher’s - You haven’t had delicious southern barbecue until you’ve had us. For over 75 years, we’ve been teasing taste buds with our pit-cooked pork, sandwiches, and more. Voted “Best BBQ” by readers of the 11th Hour for six years in a row, their BBQ even made a trip to the moon on the 1969 space mission. Four locations in Macon and Warner Robins. Family owned and operated!
Pizza / Italian Ingleside Village Pizza IVP is probably the one place in Macon you HAVE to go if you are new here. According to the readers of the 11th Hour, and the Macon Telegraph, it’s the best Pizza in Macon. Homemade dough, loaded with toppings, it just
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 Grow is Macon’s only farm to table lunch restaurant, specializing in local meats and produce. Healthy food with Southern flair. Open Mon-Sat 11-3pm. Check out the facebook page for this week’s menu. Reservations accepted. 743-4663 Kudzu Seafood Co. Newly opened on Third Street by veteran caterer Lee Clack, Kudzu features seafood and breads flown in direct from the Big Easy. With New Orleans flair, their menu features po’boys, jambalaya, cajun fish tacos, fresh salads and their own blue cheese slaw. LD Monday - Saturday 11am - 3 pm, Dinner Friday & Saturday • $ • 470 Third Street.
Specialty The Backburner Under new ownership with a new chef, this longtime Macon favorite has a refreshed menu featuring gourmet entrees including duck, sea bass, New York strip, lamb, oysters and more. Elegant dining experience on Ingeside. LD • $$-$$$ (478) 746-3336 The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving specialties like Andouille- crusted 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 Dovetail 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. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 543 Cherry Street, 238.4693. Hours: Serving lunch Tues-Sat 11am-2pm. Dinner Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5:3011 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 handson 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. 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 and 11am on Sat. Now serving dinner Wed-Sat! 442 Second Street, downtown. The Tic Toc Room Contemporary setting with a sophisticated menu, great wine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 401Cherry Street, 743.4645
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AFRICAN AMERICANA African Americana has been making noise in Macon for the last couple of years, bringing home the award for Best Experimental Band at the 2016 11th Hour Readers’ Choice Awards. We sent the guys a few questions about their music, their upbringing and their thoughts on the Local Music Scene.
Tell me about the first time you remember playing music. Slim Tommy Superior: Piano with my mother, at a early age. Music filled the halls on a daily basis. Alex & Her Wrath: I don’t What was the first song you ever really got into? Tommy: I will die 4 U - Prince. A sounds very cliche, Prince has always been a major influence from a young age. Public Enemy, fight the power Alex: Super Saiyan Trunks by Lil Uzi Vert, definitely. Were your parents supportive of you playing music? Tommy: Mom worked at Sony. Dad worked at MTV before opening an art gallery in Brooklyn. I was always around music Alex: Same, artist parents. Who are some of your favorite local bands? Tommy: Taped Fist, Bob Lennon, Good Night Alive Alex: Robert Lee Coleman, Jowin, Cody Avant. What’s important when it comes to growing our local music scene? Tommy: Artist need to put their ego’s & pride to the side and support the best of the local artists. So in turn they can make enough noise on a global scale that they can
make a name for the town and that will bring attention to all the artist regionally as a whole. U-N-I-T-Y Alex: There are a lot of good artist here, innovative sounds. It gets lost in the sauce. A venue might not play a specific genre, rap, or Argentinian House, or like some UK grime on the regular. So a local act in the respective genre has a harder time looking for stage locally. A lot of local bands won’t get booked based on talent alone, they will have to play a lot shows, everywhere, good shows, bad shows...a band with an unfamiliar sound will have work twice as hard than the mediocre band with the usual flair. Market yourselves. Social media is your scene now. What’s being done right? Wrong? Tommy: The people that come and show support, buy merch, you’re doing it right. Alex: Ironically bad flyers and playing free shows in 2016 is pretty absurd. Local or not. If you know your music is good, have some self respect. Someone might actually buy into your bullshit What’s next for African Americana? Tommy: Releasing or debut LP, Mother and Safehaus, The Ballad of4 Slim Tommy. Smoking hella joints. Alex: Coliseum with Cody Avant is on the way. Experiment with different sounds and see where it takes us. Not succumbing to complacency.
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AROUND TOWN
Photos LUKE USRY
THE HUMMING BIRD
JUST TAPD
A TOAST TO MACON
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HAPPENINGS, LOCALS & REGIONAL INSIGHTS
RAISING THE BAR Featuring
Fine wine, craft beer, locally-sourced cocktails, live music, great food, creative people and much more
Photo LUKE USRY
Local Tastemaker
S TEPHANIE HOWARD Visiting Lecturer of Marketing, Board Member: Bragg Jam & Magnolia Soap Box Derby
GRANT’S
1. Must Eat T1) Must eat a power bowl salad from Fountain of Juice followed by a date shake from Roasted Cafe. It’s the best of both worlds.
1. What is your favorite cocktail?
Depends on the day but I would have to say a Vieux Carre. It’s strong and complex.
2. Must Do Yoga at tattnall park.
Bar Do’s & Dont’s?
3. Must See A production during the upcoming theater festival. 4. Must Go Floating on the Ocmulgee River this summer. 5. Living in Macon is... An experience that too few people appreciate. It’s Georgia’s not-sohidden gem.
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Meet your Bartender ADAM DENNIS
Owner, The Bourbon Bar
Do talk to other people. I’m not saying jump into private conversations and share your life story but I see a lot of people who keep to themselves or their small groups. Odds are you already know these people so how about making some new friends. DON’T drink and drive. There has never been any excuse for doing so but even less of a reason now that we have Uber. . What do you like to do when you aren’t at the Bourbon Bar? I wish I could say something cool like rock climbing or skydiving but to be truthful I watch a lot of television. I seriously keep up with about 40 or 50 shows. What would you like to see more of at the Bourbon Bar? The same thing I want to see all over downtown. More people from Macon. We get people from all over that live downtown or are just visiting, and while that’s great, we need more people from other parts of town supporting downtown as well.
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LIVE MUSIC IN THE BEER GARDEN 8PM Friday, May 6: Lazy Bonez Saturday, May 7: Lewis & JP Friday, May 13: Battlefield Collective Saturday, May 14: Kim Meeks & Joey Stuckey Saturday, May 21: Stoney Dennis Duo
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COPA AMERICA USA will kick off Copa America agianst Columbia June 3rd at 9:00pm. Join us in our Beer Garden at The Bearfoot Tavern for this summer's biggest tournament.
200� HIGH-DEF SCREEN IN THE TENTED BEER GARDEN!
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LAUREN FROM MACON ARTS, KATIE FROM ROBINSON HOME & HEATHERLY FROM WEAR
EXPLORE DOWNTOWN Explore First Street this First Friday! Our models, all sporting fashions from WEAR, represent three downtown businesses along First Street, a perfect place to start off your First Friday festivities. Lauren’s dress cost just $12 at Wear. Katie and Heatherly found the perfect tee, all of which are $2! All three ladies’ accessories start at just $1. And of course, you won’t leave Robinson Home empty handed; from cookbooks to mixers, glassware to bakeware, they have it all!
Gold Gianni Bini wedges; $12
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Wednesdays Open Mic Night The Revivalists Play the Cox Capitol Theatre June 10!
Thursday 6/2 CBDB COX CAPITOL THEATRE CBDB is a progressive rock/ jam band formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose stock is rising fast. Fresh off the release of their third album, entitled “The FAME EP”, they are seeing a pattern of snowballing momentum with large, energetic crowds hungry for their unique brand of progressive jam-rock, dubbed Joyfunk. CBDB blends soulful vocals and virtuosic instrumentation with smart, tasteful songwriting resulting in a sound that can be enjoyed by the casual listener and audiophile alike. On stage, they parade tight; ambitious compositions that seamlessly give way to loose, adventurous improvisation and have quickly become a must-see act. Eddie Sterling MAIN STREET PIZZA
Friday 6/3 Uncle Earl 20’S PUB Classic Rock Party w/ Yesterdaze Rock BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Lewis & JP from 8 Second Ride BEARFOOT TAVERN BEER GARDEN Larry Frick THE CRAZY BULL Larry Frick is a singer, songwriter, and entertainer from Louisburg, North Carolina, who has a voice
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Live Music steeped in the rich traditions of country music - the traditions that weave stories and emotions into the very fabric of the songs he sings. Larry has played all over the country at bars, clubs, festivals, fairs, grand openings and parties and has also been a part of major events including BamaJam 2010 and the CMA Fest New Faces Show at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. People may try to label him and his music, but the bottom line is that Larry Frick will quickly carve a niche for himself in the fabric of country music. Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band COX CAPITOL THEATRE Rumours is the Southeast’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Based in Atlanta, GA, Rumours captures the energy of Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career by blending perfect harmonies, precise instrumentation, and a visually engaging stage show. The six members of Rumours are professional musicians with experience across the spectrum of genre – folk, blues, country, rock, and everything in between. Rumours has recreated the Mac experience for a loyal fan base across the eastern United States – selling out venues from New Orleans to Athens. Shana Hargrove Band THE HUMMINGBIRD Sister Sandoz MAIN STREET PIZZA The ‘90s called. They want grunge to come back! Sister Sandoz is a
refreshing cover band specializing in the new oldies! Led Zep to Pantera. Featuring Becky Sandoz Carlisle, Russ Hearst, Dgeodie Wilkes and Ryan Hearst.
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Saturday 6/4 The Skeeterz AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY B. Keith Williams 20’S PUB Chainsmokin’ Hillbillies BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE The Chainsmokin Hillbillies are middle Georgia music veterans Eddie Stone, Rob Walker, Ross Lindsey, and Daniel Ford. Charlie Fog Band BEARFOOT ‘S BEER GARDEN Founded in 2011 out of Savannah, Charlie Fog Band is known as a Deadhead’s Grateful Dead cover band. With the ability to do both acoustic and electric sets of Grateful Dead music, our diversity and flexibility offers the full content of their deep musical catalogue. Not playing note for note, we offer a true interpretation of a Grateful Dead show. Matt Pippin Duo BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE The Ride CRAZY BULL 11th Anniversary Bash ft. live msic, BBQ and a dunking booth- THE HUMMINGBIRD 11thHourOnline.com 31
GO HEAR - LIVE MUSIC The legendary Robert Lee Coleman at The Bird Sat., June 11.
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This June Jamboree filled with 6 great acts from all around the middle Georgia area! We will also be celebrating 11th Anniversary! And in true American summer spirit, we’ll have some delicious Outlaw Bar-B-Q, a dunking booth, and adult snow cones! Live music with Matt Brantley Band, African Americana, Tyler Porch Band, Analog Existence, Mopeland and Driven Towards Chaos.
traditional rock instrumentation with horns and pedal steel guitar and mixes the divergent backgrounds of its individual members with the humid, funky undercurrents of the band’s New Orleans home. The result is like English spoken with an exotic accent: familiar, yet difficult to pin down. Tickets $20. Grammy Award-winning bassist Trae Pierce will open the show at 8 pm.
Wes & Ronnie WILD WING CAFE
Jacks River Band THE HUMMINGBIRD What started as a group of friends coming together quickly blossomed into one of Georgia’s finest live music experiences. Known for their driving blues/rock style and extended improvised jams, Jacks River performs with an undeniably contagious energy. Drawing on influences like The Allman Brothers, Joe Bonamassa, The Grateful Dead, and The Derek Trucks Band, Jacks River aims to reinvigorate the local music scene across Georgia.
Thursday 6/9 C2 & The Brothers Reed THE HUMMINGBIRD Welcoming back the guys from Kentucky, C2 & The Brothers Reed, who put great emotion and energy into their shows. Which is always evident in their soulful, rock melodies that tell a story. It’s easy to understand why they makes fans and friends where ever they go, and where else could be a better place to make friends than The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom. Boom Stick MAIN STREET PIZZA
From Within WILD WING CAFE
Saturday 6/11
UNIVERSAL SIGH
Nathan Morgan WILD WING CAFE
Tool Shed AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY
Friday 6/10
Trey Teem Band BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE
Yesterdaze Rock 20’S PUB
Jamie Davis THE CRAZY BULL
Matt Moncrief & Friends BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE 8 Second Ride THE CRAZY BULL The Revivalists COX CAPITOL THEATRE The formation of The Revivalists was all about chance, but everything since then has been a combination of hard work, awesome music, and friendship. The septet has been playing nonstop since 2007, crafting a genre-hopping sound that rounds out
Robert Lee Coleman & The Night Owls THE HUMMINGBIRD Robert Lee Coleman & The Night Owls are a blues trio made up of guitarist/vocalist/ songwriter Benjamin Cummings, bassist Joseph Palmer, and drummer/vocalist Jarvis Arline. These guys grew up together, gigging and playing the same streets and night clubs. As they got older, it was only natural that they formed a band together and kept the music and friendship alive. Headed up by long time friend and mentor, blues/funk legend Mr. Robert Lee Coleman, these guys make up a powerhouse of blues and funk. Robert Lee Coleman has spent
time on the road with Percy Sledge, he’s on records with James Brown, and has toured and played some of the most beautiful venues the world has to offer. A2Z Band WILD WING CAFE
Thursday 6/16 Jammin’ Joy MAIN STREET PIZZA Josh Carson WILD WING CAFE One of Macon’s favorite singer/songwriters heading up the Josh Carson Project. Favorite sing-alongs to obscure covers, Josh Carson is the ultimate musician.
Friday 6/17 Big Daddy & Co. 20’S PUB Robert Lee Coleman & the Night Owls BEARFOOT TAVERN BEER GARDEN Some Kids BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE Benton Blount THE CRAZY BULL A Top 10 Finalist on America’s Got Talent, Benton Blount is a singer/songwriter from Greenville, SC! StoneRider THE HUMMINGBIRD Wes Heath WILD WING CAFE
Saturday 6/18 Yesterdaze Rock AP’S HIDDEN HIDEAWAY Cranford Hollow BEARFOOT TAVERN BEER GARDEN Come Back Alice THE HUMMINGBIRD
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