The 11th Hour: February 2-16, 2018

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A former superintendent accused of fraud, loaded guns on school grounds, three schools facing state intervention … these are just a few of the challenges Bibb County educators must overcome to reel in public trust. But at least one school leader maintains some people are “afraid to eat sushi because they’ve never tried it.”

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THE GREAT PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOL DEBATE

I’ve gotta say-- writing a check for private school got a lot easier when a student brought a loaded 9mm pistol to Rosa Taylor Elementary last month. Elementary school. Here. In Macon.

We didn’t come to the private school decision lightly-Meg and I are way more hippie than we’d care to admit.

Our kids went to Montessori and sang Beatles songs before we studied the lottery and charter schools. Ultimately, we wanted a more traditional setting. Rosa Taylor’s in our district. Had we chosen public school, our girls would’ve been there for eight hours that day when no one noticed a child needed help. Instead, my daughters were down the road at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. One true sigh of deep relief...

The guilt I’d had for sending them there was gone.

Originally, I caught a little flack for choosing private school. I have plenty of friends who are fine, balanced, educated, and well-rounded products of the Bibb County Public School system. I’ve heard stories about bands of parents that long ago committed to public school, though i’m not sure they had any affect. I don’t want to question the Bibb County teachers and administrators who’ve invested their lives in this system. They overcome serious liabilities every day, and maybe that particular day was even worse for the Rosa Taylor staff. So, am I less courageous than them? Than my friends who chose public school? I certainly feel that

way at times... But then I pick my kids up from St. Joe’s-and I see the difference. Yes, tuition is a social filter, and the whole “God-thing” freaks me out a little, but I want to give my kids the best opportunity for education in the safest environment possible. I don’t have time for any other kind of courage.

The child with a gun at Rosa Taylor Elementary isn’t the beginning-- it’s not even the tip of the iceberg. A student was stabbed, and a teacher took a padlock to the head in two seperate instances at a Bibb County middle school.

My heart broke when a Central High junior was robbed and killed on his way to class-- at the same school where a teacher was allegedly caught with child pornography on his computer. That all happened in the space of a year, and my heart breaks even more when I speak to other parents who aren’t even aware of these problems-- or I guess I should say their problems. I’d like to send my kids to school and not pay through the nose for the privilege. A safe place where children can get a decent education and even enjoy the experience-- that’s all any parent could ask for, right?

I’m not a fool-- there are no guarantees with private school.

I’m sure there are things we’ll have to deal with there too, but until some major changes occur in the Bibb County system-- my girls are staying right where they are. Yeah, I want to be a part of the solution--but I won’t use my kids to prove how liberal-minded I am.

BRAD EVANS

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CONTRIBUTORS Marla Horton has lived in Macon, Georgia her entire life, first by birth, but now by choice.

She graduated from Middle Georgia State University with a BA in English and now spends her free time exploring her favorite city. In addition to words, she also consumes generous amounts of both red wine and red meat. If she is not reading/writing, drinking Cabernet Sauvignon, or eating burgers with bleu cheese, she is probably asleep.

Renee Corwine spent 13 years as a newspaper editor before switching this summer to a full time career in freelance writing and editing. She and her husband, Jake, live in Macon with three fur babies: Abbey, Ella and Whiskers. In addition to writing, Renee is a personal trainer and teaches classes at Pure Barre Macon (that’s exercise, not booze). A full Ironman finisher, she still dabbles in triathlon, but would rather spend her time taking selfies in foreign countries, drinking whiskey and torturing others through exercise. Find her on Inta @ reneecorwine.

With more than 20 years of journalism and publishing experience, Stacey Norwood earned her chops as an investigative reporter and features writer for daily and weekly community newspapers in Tuscaloosa, Bibb County (AL), and Clanton, AL before moving to a longish stint in TV news as a crime and courts reporter in Birmingham. Passionate about twangy prose and a devotee of Southern culture, Stacey deepened her wordsmithing skills serving as an editor and contributing writer for such magazines as Victoria, Sandra Lee’s Semi-Homemade, Taste of the South and Relish. Her hobbies include writing a Macon-centric blog, trolling the Internet for truly revolting vintage recipes, collecting real (not department store) art, and cooking. In her spare time, Stacey is the proud Mother of Doggos (it is known).

Much to her disappointment, however, her mutts, Miss Oda Mae Brown and Margaret Thatcher, have yet to breathe actual fire no matter how many times she yells “dracarys” at them.

Traci Burns was born and raised in Macon (Bloomfield represent!); she currently lives in Warner Robins with her husband and two kids. She has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Georgia College, where she also taught English and creative writing for some years before settling down to be a full time neurotic insomniac freelancer/stay at home parent. She’s into rap, disability rights advocacy, comics, and cuddling.

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Amazing Grace, the nationally-touring musical will be at The Grand Opera House February 10-11 A captivating tale of romance, rebellion and redemption, “Amazing Grace” is an awe-inspiring true story behind the world’s most beloved song.

An “Amazing” Journey to Broadway

by Aaron Irons In 1977, Christopher Smith saw Star Wars 32 times in the theater. What drove him back again and again? Was it the special effects, the creatures, or the lightsabers? The chemistry among the cast that helped drive that franchise? Nope.

It was the music. Smith obsessed over the John Williams score, would often becomes lost in soundtracks-- especially the ones that seemed to transport him somewhere entirely new. Smith loved the stage, the theater. He obsessed over his favorite musicals-- Les Miserable, Man of La Mancha, West Side Story. Smith dabbled in acting, songwriting and folk music and he graduated from Pennsylvania’s Eastern University in 1993 with degrees in history and youth ministry.

From there he joined the police academy. He got married, started a family, and in 1997-- a story of redemption changed his life. It was the story of John Newton.

Newton captained a slave ship in the 18th Century, but eventually renounced the practice. He became an Anglican minister and composed, quite possibly, the most famous hymn of all time: Amazing Grace. Christopher Smith felt the power of Newton’s transformation. Encouraged by his family and his community, he wrote a musical based on the life of the former slave trader. In his head, Smith envisioned the passion and vast scale of his beloved Les Mis with the accessibility of Andrew Lloyd Webber-- and in 2015 Amazing Grace, the musical, debuted at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. His first time out, Christopher Smith got a hit show on Broadway.

Do you think being an outsider, out of that “New York” musical scene actually helped you? Because you weren’t hung up on any preconcieved notion of what your play was supposed to be?

CS- Absolutely. If I had continued my theatre education and gone into the professional theatre out of college, what I would have learned is what you’re not allowed to talk about, what you’re not allowed to like-- and it would’ve been a disaster, because I would have realized very quickly that doing a show about “Amazing Grace” was a loser right at the start!

It has to deal with faith. It has to deal with personal transformation. It’s a very heavy subject... In 120 years of broadway history no one has ever dealt with the issue of slavery like we have. No one’s ever portrayed a slave auction on stage.

That’s done live, on stage-- the actual slave auction?

Oh, yeah, yeah-- and it’s disturbing.

Were you watching from the wings the first night that debuted? Yes! And it was... In fact, after the first preview, I never really watched the show again because I was watching the audience. I sit in those little opera box seats that are kind of off to the side, and I watch the audience because the audience tells me everything I need to know. A lot of writers in the theatre seem afraid of the audience, because the audience hurts you, they tell you what you don’t want to hear-- but I love ‘em because they’re honest. And they don’t have to say a word. It’s not like you have to do a survey or a talk-back. You just watch ‘em... And when that moment

An interview with the cop turned playwright, Christopher Smith came, when they realized that this happy, sort of “Jolly-old England” scene that they were seeing was built on a foundation of slavery and human misery... It spreads like cold wave through the room... And you feel the air just get sucked out of the room as they realize this. And they sort of go... ‘Cause I think they think a show called Amazing Grace is gonna be happy! They don’t realize that the joy that’s gonna come through this is through, deep reget, and repentance, and transformation-- and that’s what makes it a powerful piece.

We do not gloss over what a wretch John Newton was.

Your first time out... Your first play, your first musical-you strike gold that very first time going to Broadway. It’s a hit. What are you working on now?

What I do now is... I have an organization that I founded called Lights on Broadway, lightsonbroadway.org, and what we do-- our tagline is: Virtue needs a voice in entertainment.

We’re trying to raise up a new generation of composers, lyricists, songwriters, directors, and actors... All professionals in the theatre who want to do works that honor God, or even just celebrate virtue, and give them a place to grow, a place where they will be supported in that rather than set to the side as outcasts. We want to encourage and facilitate them writing and developing new works that run against the stream of what the culture is doing. ‘Cause our entertainment industry is just a wreck right now. From the choices that individuals make, choices that the industry as a whole has made... We really think that a dose of virtue is what the country needs and also what the industry needs.

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FRIDAY 2ND COMMUNITY

Macon Civic Club’s 57th annual musical revue presents “Shake It Up” at The Grand Opera House For the 57th consecutive year, the show will feature song, dance and comedy amidst a spectacular set, colorful costumes and sensational music from a live orchestra. Show dates are Wednesday, January 31st through Saturday, February 3rd, 2018, at the Grand Opera House.

Please call the Grand Opera House Box Office at (478) 301-5470 for ticket reservations or purchase online at www.MaconCivicClub.com.

FIRST FRIDAY

Gallery Stroll, live music, dinner specials & more Join us at the Tubman Museum for an evening of “First Friday at the Tubman,” with BIG fun for the whole family! Game night, Zumba on Cherry and interactive exhibits. $5 admission. First Friday Art Opening: From Paper to Print at The 567 Center for Renewal from 5-8 p.m. Art Stroll at Macon Arts Gallery with wine and light appetizers 5-8 p.m. End of Summer Art Sale at Travis Jean. Live music on the patios at Kudzu Seafood, Parish on Cherry. On the patio at the Macon City Auditorium! Located on the Cherry Street side of the Macon City Auditorium, this First Friday Happy Hour is a free event and open to the public 7:00pm-10:00pm.

PARTY PEOPLE

Sound Off™ Silent Disco at Reboot Retrocade & Bar Party people, meet us for a brand new Sound Off™ Silent Disco at Reboot Bar. Get lost in the music with our LED wireless headsets, choosing from multiple genres of music across three channels all evening (Blue Channel for Pop/Top 40, Green for Hip-Hop, and Red for EDM). Sound Off™ Silent Disco starts at 8 pm and ends at 12 am. Please note, there are only 200 headsets available for this event; tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. **You must reserve a headset in advance to participate. All Guests Must Be 21+ with valid ID. Don’t Drink and Drive....

SATURDAY 3RD FAMILY FUN

A Night at the Museum Presented by Museum of Aviation Night at the Museum is a special family event where history comes alive through re-enactors, storytellers, and presenters! Bessie Coleman, Albert Einstein, the 101st Airborne Paratrooper Unit, Amelia Earhart, the Ham Radio Association and many others will be present! For this event we will have cockpits and airplanes open for you to jump in as well as food and music to fit the era of time. STEM activities will be on sight for the kids to enjoy! The Night at the Museum event will be held on Saturday, February 3rd. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun with the entire family! Contact: 478-923-6600 06 FEBRUARY 2 - 16, 2018

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ART/CLASS

young Englishman, finds himself torn between following in the footsteps of his father – a slave trader – or embracing the more compassionate views of his childhood sweetheart. Accompanied by his slave, Thomas, he embarks on a perilous voyage on the high seas.

Sunday showing at 3:30 p.m. TheGrandMacon.com

Valentine’s Day Glass Class Presented by Blazing Paddles Studio

SUNDAY 11TH

Saturday Used Book Sale Hosted by Friends of the Library every Saturday morning 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2720 Riverside Drive.

Each slot will be reserved for you and your loved one. Come on in to our studio and learn how to make a heart or a flower that will last a lifetime. Each participant will get a hands on experience using our equipment and learning how glass flowers or pressed hearts are made. The class is for two people and lasts about 1 hour. $85.00 for two people. 3890 Napier Ave. Contact: 478-254-1830

WEDNESDAY 7TH CONCERT

ABBAmania at The Grand Opera House

MOVIE SCREENING

Macon Film Guild Presents: “Wonderstruck” Presented by Macon Film Guild. “Stars glitter and worlds collide in Todd Haynes’s ‘Wonderstruck,’ a lovely ode to imagination and to the stories that make us who we are. (USA, drama-family-mystery, 116 min., Rated PG. $5 general admission. Screening at 2 p.m., 5 and 7:30 p.m. 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

MONDAY 12TH HEALTH/FITNESS

ABBA Mania is an exhilarating recreation of ABBA’s last live concert, featuring seven performers and musicians that bring back to life the very best of the unique Swedish pop phenomenon. Having performed a six-month run in London’s West End and some of the largest arenas and concert halls across Europe and the United States, it’s the feel-good evening you don’t want to miss, with all the hits front and center in spectacular style. And a mirror ball, of course! Tickets $40 and up.

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THURSDAY 8TH

Mardi Gras Block Party 2018

PARTY PEOPLE

Open Decks Dance Party at Fresh Produce Records 6-9 p.m. Come on down to Fresh Produce and experience this fresh new weekly! Purchase some vinyl then hop on the 1s and 2s. Hosted by Macon’s best DJ B3.

All DJ styles welcome. Huge deals, live DJs! 451 MLK Jr. Blvd. Downtown Macon.

MOVIE SCREENING

CollegeTown Film Series Presents a Film Noir Exploration “Gun Crazy” 7:30 p.m. at The Douglass Theatre. $5 general admission, free with a student ID. (1950) A well meaning crack shot husband is pressured by his beautiful marksman wife to go on an interstate robbery spree, where he finds out just how depraved and deadly she really is.

SATURDAY 10TH BROADWAY IN MACON

The Grand’s Broadway Series presents “Amazing Grace” 7:30 p.m. A captivating tale of romance, rebellion and redemption, “Amazing Grace” is an awe-inspiring true story behind the world’s most beloved song. Coming of age as Britain sits atop an international empire of slavery, John Newton, a willful and musically talented

Join us for a FREE pop-up class at Macon’s fabulous Museum of Arts & Sciences on Monday, February 12th at 10:00am. New clients, please arrive 15 minutes early. Everyone should bring their own yoga mat and water.Space is limited. Registration is required online.

TUESDAY 13TH FAMILY FUN

musical influence, if you ask anyone who has played with The Black Jacket Symphony over the last 9 years, odds are high that Tom Petty had an impact on their musical career. We were all saddened to learn of his passing, especially at the young age of 66. He left a catalog that will live on for generations, and for that we are grateful. Join us for a special celebration of life as we recreate Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “Damn the Torpedoes” live at The Grand Opera House. For tickets, visit TheGrandMacon.com

SUNDAY 18TH CONCERT/CULTURE

Sweet Honey in the Rock at The Grand Opera House 44 years on, Sweet Honey continues its magical gift of four outstanding female vocalists who embody the African American experience. Founded by the indomitable Bernice Johnson Reagon in 1973, this Grammy-winning ensemble has consistently combined contemporary rhythms and narratives with a musical style rooted in the gospel music, spirituals, and hymns of the African American church but wholly their own, creating rousing vocal cascades on subject that range from motherhood to urban challenges to issues of human justice. And they continue to stretch their boundaries as live performers, incorporating aspects of blues, jazz, and even hip hop as they keep the music fresh and innervating deep into their fifth decade.

Reserved seating $47.50 Area I, $39.50 Area II. To purchase tickets, visit TheGrandMacon.com or call our Box office at (478) 301-5470.

Join us for our Second Annual Mardi Gras Block Party 4-10 p.m. Downtown Macon. featuring live music, food, beer trucks, a carnival for the kids, a Mardi Gras dog strut, and much, much more.

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SATURDAY 17TH

2 venues! 12 bands! For $5! Hosted by The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom and Thirsty Turtle. This year’s lineup features local, regional, and national touring bands. We’re excited to have The Vegabonds, BABY BABY, C2 & The Brothers Reed, Holey Miss Moley, Bootz & Katz, The Twotakes, The Dog Apollo, Gary Lazer Eyes, One Horse Parade, Choir of Babble, Atria Music, and Alec Stanley’s Blues Brigade!

FAMILY FUN

Hearts in the Park Night Walk Presented by Ocmulgee National Monument. Free event! Guided walk begins at 7:00 pm. Gates open at 6:15 pm. Pink glow sticks sold by the Ocmulgee National Monument Association for $1.00 each. Visitors will take a walk to the Great Temple Mound and back to the Visitor Center using the main trail. 1 mile round trip.

CULTURE

Chinese New Year Gala 7 p.m. Presented by Wesleyan College at Porter Auditorium. Experience the Chinese celebration way for the New Year. Free and open to the public. 4760 Forsyth Road

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Big Bird Bash

HEALTH/WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Mulberry Market 3:30-6 p.m. A producer-only farmers’ market to Downtown Macon. On Wednesday evenings (year-round) you will be able to get your fresh local produce and local, organic meats and eggs at Tattnall Square Park.

Black Jacket Symphony Presents Tom Petty

WEDNESDAYS Yoga at Tattnall Square Park 6 p.m. Free community event! Bring your own mat and water. Donations encouraged for instructor.

It isn’t often that an artist has a wide-ranging impact on a large, diverse portion of music lovers. Whether he was the reason for picking up a guitar or simply a

SATURDAYS Yoga at Tattnall Square Park 9 a.m. Free community event!

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DAY TRIPPER

WEEKEND ADVENTURES WITH ASHLEY & TONY DOOLIN

Welcome to the first installment of a monthly series in the 11th Hour called “Daytripper”. The purpose of this series is to highlight trips that are quirky and, quite possibly, a little weird. The goal is to find something that won’t break the bank but creates some great memories and exposes you to something you may not have known about.

My wife Ashley and I are complete foodies. We spend a lot of time and energy trying new foods, cooking new foods and diving into nerdy conversations about said foods. The first consideration we give when planning vacations is, “Where are we going to eat?” That being said, it’s no surprise our first Daytripper article revolves around food. It also involves a trip to a grocery store.

Again, we are nerds. You should take this into account when judging us too harshly for writing an article that revolves around a well stocked produce department. The catalyst for the full adventure came from a friend’s suggestion who knew our weakness for Greek pastries. They mentioned the International Bakery in Atlanta and we ran with it.

Our Daytripper excursion kicked off by getting incredibly lost. As of this writing, there is construction going on in the neighborhood where the bakery is located, including street closures on the route our GPS had decided was the most efficient. It was not the most efficient. After a number of trip reroutes through some questionable scenery, we finally arrived. On a side note, there is an adult lingerie shop near the International Bakery that is open at 8:53 AM. I’m not sure who buys lingerie that early in the morning, but couples are welcome and there is free, convenient parking.

If you were casting a movie and needed an older, perhaps emotionally distant proprietor of a local Greek bakery, Ted K. is your man. If you research the Yelp reviews, there may be a scattered negative review about his customer relation skills, but I didn’t drive 90 minutes to bond with him over pleasantries. Our only concern was whether his baklava skills were up to snuff.

Yes. Yes they are.

I started where I always start with Greek pastries… the katiafi. Kataifi is a dessert made from thin strands of a shredded phyllo dough (similar in texture to shredded wheat) encasing a walnut based filling and drizzled with a sweet syrup. The International Bakery is among the best I’ve ever had.

From there, the visit quickly escalated into a blur of spinach pie, almond crescents, feta pastries and homemade cream puffs. My wife succumbed to Ted’s rakish charm, avoided the dreaded “No pastries for you!” and we left with three boxes of pastries, two bags of Greek coffee and a jar of Kalamata olives. This portion of the trip has been brought to you by diabeetus.

The original intent of starting our day at the International Bakery was to fill our stomachs to the point that we didn’t hit our next stop hungry and break the bank at the Dekalb Farmer’s Market. We failed miserably.

The Dekalb Farmer’s Market was founded in 1977 as a 7,500 square foot produce stand in Decatur, GA. 40 years later, it has grown into a massive international market that features a massive produce selection, meat counter, deli, dry goods and spices from around the world. The next few

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Atlanta Botanical Garden, The Big House Museum, Georgia Aquarium and Ocmulgee National Monument winners Wander around a warehouse of the world’s foods at Dekalb Farmers’ Market paragraphs of this article is written from memories that are hazy at best. I vaguely remember Ashley weeping near the papayas and I’m pretty sure I blacked out from euphoria when I saw the meat selections.

To say the Dekalb Farmer’s Market is an glorious experience for a foodie is an understatement. As a should-have-been chef, there are so many dishes Ashley has never tried to make due to a lack of available ingredients on an average grocery shelf. Not the case here…

Ever needed berbere spice? You know, the Ethiopian spice mixture consisting of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, basil, koriama, rue, ajwain, nigella and fenugreek. Well, Ashley did need it but could never source it locally.

It now resides in our spice cabinet.

How about duck breast, whole rabbit, ground lamb and bison roast in one location? From their meat cases to my freezer.

We met our new friends, Margie and Felicia at the bakery counter. Thirty minutes later, after discussing every dessert in the case, we bought a crème brulee and coffee and said “Bye” to Felicia as we struggled painfully to push our overloaded cart to the checkout. Spending $273 was not our original plan, but to a foodie, it was money well spent.

So let’s review… if you’re looking for a great way to spend a Saturday morning, stock the pantry and scratch your Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern fetish (or find yourself in a lingerie emergency early in the morning) take a trip to the ATL and indulge!

International Bakery: Cheshire Road NE #5 Atlanta, GA 30324 Dekalb Farmer’s Market: 3000 Ponce de Leon Decatur, GA 30030

Atlantic beaches, historic small towns, coastal marshlands and northern mountains – the largest state east of the Mississippi is a study in contrasts. On one side you have the rural Old South with its moss-draped oaks and grand plantations. On the other side sits metropolitan Atlanta, arguably the capital of the New South.

We asked a panel of Georgia travel writers and photographers to nominate their favorite attractions in the state, and our readers have been voting for their favorites for the past four weeks. Callaway Gardens wins Best Georgia Attraction title, but we’re very proud to see two Macon attractions make the Top Ten! The top 10 winners in the category Best Georgia Attraction are as follows: Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain Atlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta The Big House Museum - Macon Georgia Aquarium - Atlanta Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Atlanta History Center - Atlanta Cumberland Island National Seashore Ocmulgee National Monument - Macon Savannah Historic District - Savannah Center for Civil and Human Rights

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FOOD & DRINK EAT THIS

The Godfather

A half-pound gangster portion of seasoned ground beef topped with homemade, spicy pimento cheese, jalapenos, bacon and spicy pickles.

WHERE Big Picture Burger 1114 GA-96, Kathleen WHY: Without a doubt, the Godfather rules the cinema-tastic and movie fueled menu that’s made Big Picture Burger a fan favorite in Central Georgia. So, why is it the burger you can’t refuse? “It’s the pimento cheese,” says Teresa Cloud, who along with her husband Eric has keeps the marquee full with film inspired fare. We agree-- the pimento cheese (a guarded family recipe) has a pleasant heat that crackles with the mild jalapeno chips, and crunches with peppery pickles. And the bacon? Forget about it.

(Pictured: BPB employee Shauna Boydston enjoying her favorite, The Godfather.)

MONDAYS

Barberitos - Kids eat free after 3 pm with adult meal purchase. Dine-In only.

Twelve and under. Lil’ Barbs menu includes burritos, tacos and quesadillas.

Buffalo Southwest Cafe - One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase.

TUESDAYS

Locos Deli & Pub - One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase. 12 and under.

WEDNESDAYS

Ghengis Grill - Kids meals cost just a penny a pound! Fun family night, where kids “weigh in”, and their fresh, healthy meal costs just pennies. Come enjoy family night on Bass Road at Macon’s only stir-fry restaurant.

FRIDAYS

The Brick - Family Happy Hour at The Brick! Kids eat free 4:30-6:30 with adult meal purchase!

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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

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 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. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside.

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.

Outdoor seating available. 781-5656 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.

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EAT THIS

Mr. Saturday Night Special at Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen Check out this mouth-watering beast of a sandwich! Thinly sliced pork loin, pimento cheese, fried onion and grilled jalapenos, topped with Carolina BBQ sauce.

Ms. Charlotte is an body ecologist with a certified culinary degree. Her tours of Israel and research in the Middle East has showed the value of ancient foods and remedies. Most food satisfies our taste but does not meet our nutritional needs. Harp & Bowl helps to transform your favorite foods into a meal that promotes healing. Fresh live juices, fermented cultured veggies, fresh young green coconuts water fermented are the magic keys here at the Harp and Bowl.

Ms. Charlotte Says...

We now have fresh Pomegranate juice!

It is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and has been used as remedy in the Middle East for diabetes.

Pomegranate is also a super food. In ancient times, it was considered sacred! The Torah laws of the Bible had 613 laws and the pomegranate was found to have 613 seeds! Its healing properties for the body are shocking! Come in to get a fresh glass today!

Locos Grill & Pub Casual, kid-friendly, family dining. We’re talking great food, sports on the big screens and a full bar. Delivery and catering also available. LD BAR • $ 2440 Riverside NuWay Weiners An iconic Macon restaurant featuring the famous red hot dog. In 1916, Greek American James Mallis opened a hot dog stand in Macon named “Nu-Way Weiners.”Established the same year as Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand in New York City, Nu-Way is one of the oldest hot dog restaurants in the United States. The New York Times declared Nu-Way to be the “king” of the slaw dog “hill”.

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The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer. Five- 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 3 Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends.

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BREW PUBS Ocmulgee Brewpub They curate the best brews, gourmet burgers, super food salads and hand cut fries in town, served by friendly & knowledgeable staff. Ocmulgee Brewpub selects only the finest grains, hops, yeastto form their brews inspired by the river at the heart of Macon. LD $ 484 2nd Street Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen Brewpub offering handcrafted beer, honest food and a family friendly urban arcade! An eclectic menu features fish ‘n chips, Bánh mì sandwiches and mouth-watering brisket. Open 11am-10pm.

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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. MonThur 2-10, Friday & Sat 12-11:30, Sunday 1-8.

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Harp & Bowl Le Bistro From quinoa bowls to acai bowls, hormone free sandwiches and fresh seasonal salads. Featuring a massive fresh juice bar; Kefirs, young green coconuts, salads, soups, smoothies, teas, desserts, fresh fruit, homemade pies, American pound cake, creams, and homemade sauces. We also offer nutrient-dense vitamins, mineral supplements from Body Ecology. BL Open Mon-Fri 8am-2:30pm.

520 Mulberry St 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. (478) 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.

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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. ID • BAR • $$-$$$ 543 Cherry Street, 238.4693. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Edgar’s Bistro City-chic and a foodie’s dream!

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WHAT WE’RE DRINKING

The Gin & Tonic

When you’re attempting to keep years of pent up emotional damage at bay, stick with a classic-- and it doesn’t get more iconic than the gin and tonic. Equal parts Vegas glitz and James Bond savoir fare, the gin and tonic is perfect for conveying that “I’m probably going down in flames, but I’ll look damned good doing it” type of attitude. It’s also very tasty.

Quinine, the active ingredient in tonic water, was given to the army of the British East India Company for the treatment of malaria. Soldiers mixed it with sugar, lime, and a daily ration of gin to make the bitter elixir more palatable. Also, four out of five 18th century physicians recommended binge drinking to anyone suffering from malaria. When it comes Tuesday - Saturday to gin, I prefer Tanqueray or Bombay-- good enough to get your grandparents through the Lunch 11:00am - 2:00pm Cuban Missile Crisis and good enough to get you through the current sabre rattling. 1 oz of Dinner 5:00pm - 9:30pm gin and 2 oz tonic water over ice; run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, squeeze it and let it drop. Repeat until your malaria is cured.

TONY DOOLIN

Five things to see, hear, watch, drink or eat.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Netflix Longmire

Those that know me know that Longmire is all up in my wheelhouse, and they had been telling me I needed to watch it for a couple of years before I finally did. I consumed all six seasons like I was but a starving mule, and Longmire my own personal wagon of the tastiest fescue. Lou Diamond Phillips alone was enough of a reason for me to fall in love with this show, but the beautifully shot Wyoming scenery made me want to shed my own shirt and scratch my back up against some lodge-pole pine like the grizzliest of grizzlies. Walt Longmire himself is perfect, a no nonsense Sheriff, who solves some horrific murder every single goddamn episode. It’s all wrapped up in sixty minutes, with no complicated story lines to follow. He’s up against corrupt Casino bosses, the Irish Mob, and a bunch of souped up disgruntled Indians living on the Res, where just about anything goes. They’ve got their work cut out for them against the long tall Sheriff, and I would watch six more seasons it they would make em.

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Boujee Mac ‘n Cheese

Remember when mac & cheese was as simple and flavorless as opening a box, boiling the contents and squeezing presidential orange colored processed cheese goo on top? Macaroni and Cheese has matured, and everyone is putting some kind of spin on this comfort food. I recently went full pinkie out and made a pot of what I have coined, “Boujee Mac” since it set me back (full price disclosure) $50. My “Boujee Mac” is a high class, sophisticated and yet, ballin’ mac & cheese-- but was it worth it? Oh sweet baby Jesus, YASSSSS!

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Smart technology is getting more affordable every day, and it’s hard not to join in on the fun. When I purchased the Google Home as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend-- I was excited about it too. Everyone has a pocket computer in the shape of a phone at their fingertips, but gadgets like the Google Home take connectivity to another level! You can ask basic questions like, “What’s the weather today?” or “Can you tell me a joke?”(which never gets old)-- but, being able to connect it throughout the house makes it so much more. I’m a big fan of cooking. So, I can ask for recipes without having to constantly touch my phone with dirty hands. I can also link Google Home to other devices wirelessly throughout the house-- make everything not just easier but more fun. Oh, and to top it all off, its just super cool to feel like I’m living in “Flight of the Navigator” talking to Max or hanging in an episode of the Jetsons.

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HAPPENINGS, LOCALS & REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Meet Azzam The Maconites tell our story, one by one.

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“I’m from Saudi Arabia. I was raised in Canada then came to United States for university.

What basically gives you hope is to see that you’re not living alone in this world, whatever happens. And, um…you hear a lot of the pressure all around the world [in the news] almost every hour… But what gives me hope is that we come from the same roots, as humans.

For me, I’m a simple man. I like anything. Like, me talking to you, I’m happy. See, I’m smiling.

It’s because, most of the things in life are the wants, not needs.

The needs are just the things that you need to survive. Like, you need to eat, you need to sleep. But, I want to have fun. I’ll do anything to enjoy the moment.

I create fun out of nothing to remind myself that…simple is nice. That’s what gives me hope. I have a motto. ‘No regrets.’

Because everything I do now or three minutes ago, it cannot come back.

Time…doesn’t stop for anybody…it just goes.

I always win. I don’t lose. I learn.

The thing that made me realize that I should live with no regret is time. Time is the most important element I see in this life. It’s

more important than money or health. Time always progresses.

It doesn’t stop.

So everything you do, now, it’s gonna be history tomorrow.

It’s just timing. I believe that there’s destiny. You have to work for whatever you want to do, but destiny, you’ve got to get tied with destiny, and you’ve got to believe. We have to work for it.

The sky doesn’t rain gold. If you stop, take a deep breath, assess for three seconds. You’ll know what to do.

And, if people thought the same way…if people thought of time as the most important element…you’ll see everything more perfectly. Although, nothing’s perfect.”

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FEATURE

Fish or Cut Bait

A former superintendent accused of fraud, loaded guns on school grounds, three schools facing state intervention … these are just a few of the challenges Bibb County educators must overcome to reel in public trust. But at least one school leader maintains some people are “afraid to eat sushi because they’ve never tried it.”

By Stacey Norwood

It takes me all of 5 minutes – no make that 5 seconds – to figure out why the director of communications for Bibb County Schools chose Vineville Academy of the Arts for my school visit.

From the moment I am buzzed into the front lobby through the securely locked main entrance, it’s all sensory overload. The dulcet sounds of classic jazz serenades one and all via intercom, the succulent perfume of what turns out to be pork barbecue being dished up in the cafeteria below nearly makes me swoon, and the setting itself is just too much to take in. Vividly colored murals and paintings and quilted tapestries cover every wall; brightly spangled mobiles hang from the ceilings; iron sculptures and a piano stand sentry over poshly comfy seating areas.

As I’m gawking at every single thing I see and snapping iPhone photos like an absolute fool, tiny little pintsized people start filing past me in a suspiciously orderly fashion, heading down the stairs towards the cafeteria for some of that barbecue that’s still making my mouth water.

Several smile and shyly wave, and I’m half expecting them to break out into song about representing the Lollipop Guild or welcome me warmly to Munchkinland. Because this place is Oz. I mean, the only thing missing is a tiny dog named Toto by my side, me in a blue gingham dress, and the (poof!) appearance of Glinda the … oh my God. As if on cue, Principal Kristy Graham strides out to meet me. And though she isn’t holding a diamond-bedazzled star wand or wearing a pink tulle ballgown, she could be.

Seriously. Blonde, beautiful, dressed like she just walked out of an Ann Taylor ad, Mrs. Graham is an absolute delight – greeting children by name at random, hugging others, and trilling the virtues of Vineville Academy like a songbird as we amble down Listening Lane then hang a left on Win-Win Way. I’m already sold. Even before a plump little princess passing in the hallway rushes at us both with arms outstretched, announces “I’m huggable” and embraces first Mrs. Graham then me in a big ol’ bear hug. Even before I meet Jude, who just earned his Millionaire Reader chops by “reading a lot of books with a lot of words.” When his second-grade classmate Jayden spontaneously breaks out into song (Lone Star Trail), it’s the icing on top of the heart-melty cake. But even if I’d never laid eyes on a single beaming student or shaken hands with an energetic, impassioned theater, art, dance, music, or science instructor, I’d still be reeled in. It’s plain to see this school is wildly impressive.

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Students at Vineville Academy of the Arts proudly wearing their “National School Choice” week scarves.

Perception Is Reality

I’m here at Vineville Academy to help put together the first in a “State of the Schools” series for The 11th Hour.

Seems natural to kick that off with a closer look at public schools - a system that has faced its fair share of challenges, both of the public relations sort as well as grappling with very real classroom and systemwide issues.

Just two weeks before today’s visit, a student at Rosa Taylor Elementary School across town made it into the school with a loaded 9 mm and managed to keep it hidden – from teachers at least – until minutes before the final bell rang.

Outraged (and terrified) parents noted in a subsequent specially called meeting that notifications about the who, what, when, where and why weren’t sent out until later that evening. School officials maintain they followed safety protocols and communicated the facts as transparently and as quickly as possible once those procedures were followed.

A loaded firearm tucked in a student’s jacket pocket, however, isn’t the first incident to set off alarm bells in Macon public schools - and that’s in less than 3 months’ time.

Last fall before Thanksgiving, a teacher at Ballard-Hudson Middle School left the campus by ambulance after being conked on the head by a padlock thrown by a student.

That incident fell on the heels of another student being stabbed by a classmate between classes. Less than a month later, a Central High School teacher was hit with 11 counts

of felony sexual exploitation of children after investigators found kiddie porn on his personal computer. Nitpicky-sounding spokespeople were quick to point out the teacher’s work-issued computer was clean of illicit material and the teacher “wasn’t watching it in the classroom.”

And just days before I visited Vineville Academy, a cadre of lawyers sat down in a Macon conference room to try and settle an ongoing dispute between the Bibb County school district, former superintendent Romain Dallemand, and a tangle of additional defendants. A document search shows the word “fraud” appears 136 times in the 97-page claim filed by the school district in 2016 in Federal court. The school district is seeking $9 million in the lawsuit, which stems from a corruption probe involving allegations of bribery, money laundering, failure to deliver software the system says it paid for, and bogus technology purchases.

Where those talks will land or whether more criminal charges are coming is anyone’s guess as of today. But what is certain is that the very mention of the name Romain Dallemand – who has pleaded guilty to tax evasion in the case – makes lots of people angry and uncomfortable, and not necessarily in that order.

Which isn’t to say anyone is trying to deny the problems exist. In his December blog update – housed on the Bibb County School District’s public website – Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones, Jr. spoke to the point.

Bibb County’s successful Leader In Me program is promoted throughout the halls of Vineville Academy. Students here have the opportunity to explore visual arts, drama, dance and music.

That public schools in Bibb County are “troubled” may be mere perception is beside the point, says Chief of Staff Keith Simmons. “Because perception,” he admits, “is reality.”

And even while some perceptions may be accurate – include lagging scores throughout the district in some fundamental subjects – it’s also true that some parents who choose to send their kids to private schools rather than public do so because of what they’ve heard rather than what they’ve seen or experienced for themselves.

“Some people are afraid to eat sushi because they’ve never tried it,” Keith says.

“There have been too many incidences where students have flipped desks over, or in some cases have hit a teacher. While we can talk about how to use different types of training and how to de-escalate, how to clear the room and follow all of the protocols in order to make sure the other students are safe, some students just disrupt our classrooms, disrupt our schools and disrupt the learning environment,” Dr. Jones writes. “Once a parent says a child has a qualifying condition, we can’t suspend them for more than 15 days. This has got to change. We can only do so much is what I’m going to share with our legislators.”

Bring some of the negative news up with others who work for or send their kids to Bibb County public schools, however, and you will see brows furrow, shoulders tense, and lips tighten. No one ever reports the good things happening, they say. Which is fair. Headlines about a runner-up for Georgia’s Teacher of the Year hailing from the system’s ranks or how a homeless high school student beat the odds and made it into Harvard aren’t nearly as sexy a headline as “Student Brought Loaded Gun, 10 Bullets to Rosa Taylor School.”

At Vineville Academy, at least, every classroom has a security camera, as do the halls and other common areas. Interior and exterior doors remain locked. There are monthly disaster drills so every kid and teacher knows how to find a safe place should a tornado or something much, much worse touch down in their midst.

Even so, certain fears persist throughout the community. That public schools in Bibb County are “troubled” may be mere perception is beside the point, says Chief of Staff Keith Simmons. “Because perception,” he admits, “is reality.”

And even while some perceptions may be accurate – include lagging scores throughout the district in some fundamental subjects – it’s also true that some parents who choose to send their kids to private schools rather than public do so because of what they’ve heard rather than what they’ve seen or experienced for themselves.

“Some people are afraid to eat sushi because they’ve never tried it,” Keith says.

Either way, those very same parents are invested in the school system whether they send their kids to public schools or not. Almost everyone who lives Bibb County

chips into the district’s $283 million budget – just under $112 million of that is from local taxes. By comparison – though admittedly, it’s not apples to apples – the budget for all of Macon-Bibb is about $150 million. Beyond dollars and cents, Macon-Bibb’s ability to attract industry and increase property values is highly contingent upon high-performing schools that produce an educated workforce.

At the end of the day, everyone who wants to enjoy greater quality of life in Macon is dependent on the success of its public schools.

The Numbers Game

As any math teacher will tell you, numbers don’t lie.

Everything else can be shaded by perception, different cultural viewpoints, and environmental factors that run the gamut, but numbers tell a story. On the other hand, as even the most mediocre calculus teacher will tell you, with a little fancy footwork, 1 plus 1 doesn’t necessarily equal 2. It’s a good theory to bear in mind when looking at the numbers associated with Bibb County’s public schools because it’s hard to say what they mean in the big picture and the long run.

Five is a number that resonates a great deal right now with the school district’s 3,300 employees. That one represents Victory in Progress, the five-year strategic plan for success Dr. Jones, staff members, and a planning team laid out in 2015. Broad questions the plan asks include: Who are we; Where are we now; Where do we want to go; How will we know when we’ve arrive; and How do we plan to get there? At a cerebral level, that includes mapping out a means of providing “equitable and challenging learning experiences that ensure all students have sufficient opportunities to develop learning, thinking, and life skills that lead to success at the next level.”

On a more plain-language level, that means decreasing chronic absenteeism in elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as increasing the system’s graduation level from its current 77% to 80% by 2020. It means fighting system-wide sub-par reading level scores, just one of the Georgia Milestones used by the state to assess achievement levels for grades 3 through 12.

A scorecard used to track variables included in the 5-year plan breaks down key performance indicators for “increasing student content mastery” into No Change or Declined, Progress But Did Not Meet, and Meets or Exceeds.

In the 2016-2017 school year, the scorecard shows “meets or exceeds” progress in 5th, 8th, and 9th grade English Language Arts (reading), while 3rd and 6th grades show “progress but did not meet” levels of performance. Fourth and seventh-grade levels showed “no change or declined.”

Math content areas, social studies, economics, history, social studies also showed some decline, as did AP scores and an increase in AP scholars.

On a positive note, tracking for the current year shows improving results in most of the key content areas. Additionally, the number of students taking a college entrance exam showed an increase to 2,218 kids total. But on the other side of the coin, the number of students enrolled in college has been on the decline since 2015, currently topping out at 42% - a number which may – or may not – be one of those tricky 1+1=3 equations.

“The percentage and numbers are not an accurate assessment because about half of students provide no response about whether or not they have enrolled in college. This number also would not include those who enroll in military,” says Director of Communications Stephanie Hartley.

While schools like Vineville Academy are helping overall through perseverance, improving milestone scores, and overcoming some of the environmental adversity (including transience and homelessness) some students bring to school with them, it bears mentioning that not everyone can get in. As one of only a handful of magnet schools in Bibb County, K-5 applicants at Vineville are chosen at random through a lottery system and must undergo an interview to even be accepted.

As I’m leaving, I ask the principal what happens to those kids once they leave the cocoon? They have a firm foundation, she assures, to carry them through.

Here’s hoping.

In the second part of the series, we’ll take a closer look at private and charter schools in Bibb County.

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Mardi Gras – also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday – is a day set aside for indulgence. Stemming from ancient pagan spring and fertility rites, the revelry was incorporated into Christian traditions rather than eradicated altogether, and the celebration is meant as a kind of last hurrah before the more somber and solemn upcoming forty days of Lent, traditionally a time of fasting and penance. You may or may not be steadfast in your religious observations – no judgment! – but one thing’s for sure: Mardi Gras is synonymous with having a good time, everybody likes having a good time, and Downtown Macon Community Association, in partnership with Parish on Cherry, Travis Jean Emporium, and NewTown Macon, is bringing that good time to the streets downtown for the second annual Mardi Gras Block Party on February 13.

Last year’s event was a rousing success. “Around four hundred people RSVP-ed to the Facebook event last year,” says Travis Jean’s Scott Mitchell, “and we ended up having over two thousand people show up. It was crazy. This year we’ve got tons more planned, so we’re ready for the crowds!” The celebration will kick off at 4 pm this year and will go until 10 pm, with kid-friendly events happening til 7. There’ll be a stage set up at Cherry and 2nd Street with live music from Barrelhouse, and local foodie vlogger Robert Grant, aka That Guy You Met Today, will be serving as emcee. The Creek 100.9 FM will also be on hand to help celebrate. The alley between Travis Jean and Lamar Lofts will transform into a carnival, with games, prizes, face-painting, a cakewalk, and The 567’s Art on a Cart is coming to help little ones make their own feathered mask. You can also dress your pups up and bring them down for the Dog Strut – the $10 entry fee benefits All About Animals Rescue, and you can pre-register at Travis Jean or register on site. All About Animals will also bring some adoption-ready dogs down to enjoy the party and possibly meet their new owners, so if you’re in the market for a new furry best friend, this is the place to find one.

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drinks, of course, so you can look forward to some delectable Cajun and Creole specials from downtown restaurants.

Parish on Cherry, a New Orleans-style eatery, will have a tent out front serving shrimp & grits and beignets, and they’ll

also offer specials on Hurricanes and the intriguingly-named Mermaid Water at their outdoor bar. Beer trucks will also be available, so no partygoer will have to go emptyhanded for too long.

At 5 pm, members of Highland Hills Baptist Church will be downtown sharing sweetness with festivalgoers in the form of pancakes – in some traditions, pancakes were the go-to treat on Fat Tuesday, since many people gave up animal products during Lent and needed to use up all their eggs, milk, and butter beforehand. You can also return to Cherry Street on Ash Wednesday to receive your ashes from Highland Hills and mark the beginning of Lent.

Travis Jean will be open with a fun assortment of gear available for purchase to make your evening more festive – there will be beads (both simple and fancy varieties), boas, feathers, masks, hats, and more. Mardi Gras colors are traditionally purple, green, and gold – purple to symbolize justice, green for faith, and gold for power. And the tradition of wearing masks was started as a way to escape societal pressure; some people found it easier to get into the true indulgent spirit of Mardi Gras under the cover of anonymity. And what better way to fly under the radar than wearing a gaudy, glittery, feather-festooned mask?

Downtown business owners are excited about the prospect of this event growing even bigger; they’re already looking ahead to next year’s festivities, considering the option of having two stages and blocking off more space for partying purposes. “Everything we do, we do because we want to support and build up these local businesses,” says Parish on Cherry’s Chrissy Lynn Eiszner. Head downtown on Tuesday and make this event your new Mardi Gras tradition – bring your kids, your friends, and your dogs; eat some amazing food; be a part of the vibrant downtown scene; enjoy the liberation of wearing a feather boa around in public; and most of all, let the good times roll.

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SAM BUSH The Father of Newgrass. The King of Telluride. These are all name attached to Grammy award winning artist Sam Bush. His musical melding of bluegrass, reggae, folk and blues has been entertaining audiences for decades. He took a little time to talk to us about his legendary career playing besides legends like Emmylou Harris and how his love for reggae music is tied to the iconic bluegrass musician Bill Monroe.

Thank you for taking some time today with us Sam. Like I said, you are a Grammy Award winner, you’ve be called the Father of Newgrass and the Americana music movement that is gaining steam right now.

Have you noticed an uptick in the ears paying attention to the bluegrass sound and its contribution to the music?

SB- You know, the Americana Association, of course, raises the visibility, and really what it kind of does is, it brings listeners back to more acoustic instruments.

I’m wondering if it all kinda got started way back when MTV did an Unplugged series. I’ve heard, you know, people play acoustically, and you could actually maybe appreciate the songs a little bit or so, and when, and of course Americana music is inclusive of bluegrass and bluegrass music styles.

When people say new grass to you, what does that, what does that mean to you?

Well, a band obviously I was part of for a long time called Newgrass Revival, and really people just kind of started calling our music Newgrass, and we were one of quite a few bands. I mean there was a band that we were friends with that used to play Atlanta called Red, White and Blue (Grass) that, you know, they were pressing the envelope, and so was a band called the New Deal String Band from North Carolina, and up in the Northeast you had Breakfast Special and Country Cooking.

We all look like a bunch of hippies compared to, you know, the rest of the bluegrass entertainers. But we just started trying to make our own music while loving the

traditions of bluegrass, while loving Bill Monroe’s music and Flatt & Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers. But with that in mind, all those guys, they came from an older style of music and made bluegrass a contemporary sound at the time in the forties and fifties. And so, you know, we’re just with the newgrass kind of movement where we basically, we started out doing rock. We would take rock and roll songs. Now, I’m talking in the early seventies and we would take rock and roll songs and sort of make a bluegrass song out of it. And then over the years that sort of evolved into writing our own material. Even just the way that people wrote songs when bluegrass first started, it was more of a rural people’s music and talked of rural subjects. And so, by the time those of us that came along in the seventies, I’m one of the few, me and Del McCoury, we were one of the few farm boys that we know that grew up on farms. So, really the subject matter was bound to change, and the writing is really accurate these days. And of course the young musicians that are coming up or just, it’s just the next step in, in great musicianship coming along and bluegrass.

You grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky and you grew up on a tobacco farm. Now, give me a picture of what a summer day looks like for you as a kid on a tobacco farm.

Well, I’d get up earlier than I wanted it to. I mean when the tobacco is a small, you know, less than knee-high, my job would be literally to ride the horse while my dad had the rough job of keeping that plow pushed into ground all day, you know, a long, hot summer day. That’s what you did. And then when it got a little too big for the horses to go through, then you’re out there working in the tobacco patch with a hoe in your hand. You just got to keep the weeds cleaned. And then you know, as the tobacco grows, there’s different pieces of work you gotta do. When the flower tops on top, you literally got to get out with a knife and cut the top off each plant so the leaves will spread. And on a long hot summer day when it gets about August, and it’s pushing a hundred

degrees, the vapors coming off tobacco will literally take your breath away in the field. You don’t need to smoke, you can’t even breathe in the field. So, I guess working on a tobacco patch would be a deterrent to anyone that wanted to smoke it.

Your sound is really unique because you incorporate everything from every genre of music, from blues to reggae to folk and bluegrass and all of that. Was there anyone else that helped shape your musical identity?

I think some of that would revolve around, you know, playing different instruments. So yeah, as a mandolin player, Bill Monroe was my main inspiration as was Jethro Burns. Not a lot of people know about him. He was from the comedy duo called Homer and Jethro and not a lot of people knew that Jethro was an incredible world-class jazz mandolin player. So, I was listening to Jethro and learning jazzy kind of licks. I was influenced by everyone from The Grand Ole Opry fiddler Tommy Jackson to the great Kenny Baker. And when I was a kid reading Downbeat magazine, I got turned on to the great Jean-Luc Ponty and Stephane Grappelli in the world of jazz violin. So, you know, there’s all kinds of influences.

And of course I’ve always been a guitar player as well. So, you know, I love to play electric guitar. I would spend hours copying Eric Clapton and Freddie King. They’re my favorites. And then on the acoustic guitar, I’d always listened to Norman Blake and Doc Watson. So, all of that just kind of brings you into different kinds of music. I will never forget the day, a buddy of mine laid this Bob Marley record on me, Natty Dread. He said, “This is a new kind of music, and you need to learn about it.” And I was immediately knocked over by the sound of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and the first thing that attracted me was actually Bob’s rhythm guitar playing because it reminded me of the way Bill Monroe played rhythm on the mandolin with the rhythm chop style. So I listened to Bob and loved the guitar, and then I started listening more to the singing, and the songs in his message, and what he was saying, and the way the rhythm section, and bass, and drums work so differently in reggae music is wonderful.

Now along with your accomplished solo career, you’ve been a side man for some of the most legendary artists like Lyle Lovett and Emmylou Harris. Talk about the relationship that you and Emmylou have.

Our band Newgrass Revival, of course, played on many shows over the years and opened up for Emmylou and The Hot Band over the years. And so we made that acquaintance, and when our band was ending in 1989 and she heard about it and called me asking if I’d be interested. She was trying to put together a more acoustic band than her Hot Band use to play. It was one of the most joyful times in my life and just playing with her, and she taught me more about singing and controlling your voice better. And really just watching how she ran the band was really an educational thing because she’s a very giving and forgiving musician. You make a mistake, she’d just kind of go, “ Well, we’ll do it again tomorrow. Everything will be great.” And of course if you make her as a friend, you gotta a friend for life. She’s a good friend of my wife and I. The energy that you and your band exude on stage has been said to be infectious. Talk about the atmosphere and the environment that you’d like to create for your fans when they come to your shows.

We are entertainers through our music. And so if we’re clicking on all cylinders, and we’ve got a pretty good batting average about doing that-- but if we’re clicking and feeling good right off the bat, then within moments, you know, there’s like a circle of energy that starts to take place in the room. It’s a positive energy, and we want to bring that joy to you. I’m the kind of person that if I go to a sporting event or a music show, and I think about anything else I should be doing, then I’m not entertained enough. So that’s our goal. We want to take you away for an hour and a half, two hours where we were all just having fun in that room together. So, it’s fun for me to help the audience to just not worry about that for a couple of hours and enjoy the music.

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BEST BETS Jason Isbell took home two Grammy’s Sunday night!

Best Americana Album Nashville Sound, and Best American Roots Song “If We Were Vampires!”

FEATURED ALBUM:

Daniel Caesar Freudian

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FEATURED ARTIST:

Mary Gauthier

By Aaron Irons, aaron@thecreekfm.com “Mary Gauthier, Mary Gauthier/ She write all night, sleep all day/ Damndest thing I ever seen/ Was that woman in a limousine.” So, sings Ray Wylie Hubbard on “Name Droppin'” from his 2003 release, GROWL. But why, oh Texas one, was that such the spectacle? And who is Mary Gauthier? If it's time for confessions (and ain't it always?), then the commentator submits that on many occasion he stomped around the kitchen cookin' and singin' “Name Droppin'” without the foggiest notion of who or what a Mary Gauthier is.

Go-shay. It sounds like voodoo, but in that mystical mojo way that conjures up images of crossroads or lantern lit shacks guarded by cypress. Was she some uncanny bayou princess? An ancient power that compelled Ray Wylie with strange and terrible visions? Was she even real? Yes, Mary Gauthier is corporeal and mortal-- and that often makes for tragedy.

1963 marked the year that Mary Gauthier made a full revolution around the sun. It was also the year she was adopted, plucked from a New Orleans orphanage. Her mother left newborn Mary to fend for herself, ending her participation in this tale. Mary grew taller, discovered she preferred the intimate touch of girls to boys. Age 15 saw Mary behind the wheel of stolen car. Yeah, it was her parents', but the die was cast, and the rebellion wasn't nearly begun. She ran away from home. Mary put one hand around a bottle and filled the other with pills shaped like anger. When her fingers fell empty, they found the cold bars of a jail cell. Mary enrolled, dropped out of LSU, drifted east. Mary Gauthier wouldn't be the first person to find a measure of peace in the restaurant business. The heat, the comraderie of a kitchen, the relentless pace and pursuit of perfection. It's food, and wine, and liquor, and sex, and sweat-- and sometimes it's even rewarding. Mary found focus and opened a Cajun joint in Boston. Exotic, right? She almost f**ked it up royally.

Mary Gauthier's Dixie Kitchen opened in the Back Bay on July 12 1990... She promptly ended up in the can with a DUI. Mary had, what is commonly refered to in the South as a “come to Jesus” moment.

She quit the booze, dumped the pills. Mary ran that Dixie Kitchen 12 steps at a time, and it probably saved her life. And then a funny thing happened... Mary, at the age of 35, started writing songs. Music had always swayed her-- Bob Dylan and the Boss, Patty Smith's driving angst, the Indigo Girls... She made a record, sold the restaurant, made 28 FEBRUARY 2 - 16, 2018

another record. 1998's Drag Queens In Limousines put Mary on the festival circuit. The autobiographical title track is as good as anything Fred Eaglesmith or Lucinda Williams might've concocted in the alt-90's. All the pain and confusion of those early years, enemies, friends, and lovers, the ragged acceptance... Nashville beckoned to Mary in 2001, and she answered with two fists full of songs. And they're good songs too. One, “I Drink,” has been recorded by Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw, though the commentator would steer you towards either the original from 2005's Mercy Now or Bobby Bare's version from last year's Things Change.

With your indulgence, let's jump to January 26, 2018 and the release of Rifles & Rosary Beads. Mary Gauthier spent four years with veterans and their families and the result was 11 new songs that she describes as “not therapy,” but “empathy: the making of art.” Mary became involved with SongwritingWith:Soldiers, an excellent non-profit that pairs active and veteran service men and women with working songwriters. The commentator submits that most contemporary songs about soldiers and war tend towards aggressive, over-compensating flag waving (yes, Toby Keith, it is to you I point) or extreme cautionary propaganda (Steve Earle, I find you guilty). You won't find either on Rifles & Rosary Beads. Each track is someone's experience-the soldier reliving loss and dealing with regret, the spouse struggling to cope and understand. So much goes into the training, the waiting, the effort... And so little into the return to “normal” life. What Mary Gauthier learned, indeed what all writers understand after a fashion, is that once you reduce an ache to words and music-- you can let it go.

You cut it to tape, sing it out, share it, give it, take it back...

But, what of that polarizing (at least to Ray Wylie Hubbard) vision of Mary in a limousine? Have we solved that conundrum? Of course, that Texas enthusiast did not clarify what position was occupied-- was Mary driving? Riding shotgun? Lounging comfortably or nervously upright? We began this query in verse-- so, it seems a fitting way to end.

"Drag queens in limousines/ Nuns in blue jeans/ Dreamers with big dreams/Poets and AWOL marines/Actors and barflys/Writers with dark eyes/Drunks that philosophize..."

Those are Mary Gauthier 's friends.

“Get You” featuring Kali Uchis the opening track to Daniel Caesar’s self-produced debut LP Freudian was nominated for a Grammy Best R&B Performance. The album as a whole is a well-formed examination of an intense relationship arc. “Get You” is a beautiful track with ethereal sounds over sparse beats. Caesar’s chillwave influences (slow, ethereal…see Warner Robins’ Washed Out, Odesza, River Tiber) are on full display and a main ingredient of this easy listen.

Caesar smartly surrounds his vulnerable vocals with female voices throughout the album. On “Best Part” Caesar layers hypnotic synth sounds and background vocals over a simple acoustic guitar riff. Emerging artist H.E.R. opens the track with lavishing praise: “you’re the coffee that I need in the morning/ you’re the sunshine I need when its pouring…I just wanna see how beautiful you are/ you know that I see it/ you know you’re a star….if life is a movie/ you’re the best part.

The first two tracks capture the intense love and passion of a new relationship. And by track three, “Hold Me Down,” things are falling apart: “if you love me baby let me hear you say it/ I know I’m your favorite.” The track drops out and settles into a beautiful coda where the listener gets a nice payoff.

Track four confirms that there have been transgressions in this relationship and the middle part of the song breaks down into a lazy funk reminiscent of D’Angelo’s recent masterpiece Black Messiah. The album meanders in and out of many movements. The trend continues throughout the ten tracks and 45 minutes. Caesar’s tasteful guitar highlights the first half of the album while his simple gospel-inspired piano and organ work sets the tone on the second half.

“We Find Love” is a standout and features a virtual choir: “we find love/ we get up/ and we fall down/ we give up.” And “Blessed” is a restrained slow build that peaks with another big church choir moment.

When the listener gets through the album’s final opus…the 10-minute multi-movement title track “Freudian,” it’s obvious that Caesar’s Freudian analysis was self-imposed and self-conducted. Expect big things from the Canadian-born Daniel Caesar, who has brought a lot of fresh air to the modern R&B genre with this effort. While artists like Miguel have been dominating the R&B landscape with sexy album covers and big productions, it is artists like Frank Ocean and Daniel Caesar that are bringing the genre into new territories while still capturing the essence of heartfelt, lay-your-soul-bare R&B.

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SHEHEHE

Shehehe is a vibrant, fun, energetic, and witty band from Athens, GA. Hell, even their name is fun to say, especially with a little “eee-hee” Michael Jackson noise. They dropped their newest album last August, Endless Summer, and is currently touring the Southeast. Gladly, they are making a stop in little ole Macon to share some punk rock, or American Jet Rock as they sometimes refer to their music, at Fresh Produce Records. I spoke with Shehehe, including Nicole Bechill (vocals), Jason Fusco (drums/vocals), Noelle Shuck (rhythm guitar/ vocals), and Derek Wiggs (bass). They told me about touring, the film that influenced the name of their new album, and what to expect at their upcoming show.

How did you meet?

On Tinder…. Jason came to Athens as part of a different band, but they broke up and he started working on a new project. It sparked Nicole’s interest after hearing some demos, and she wanted to be a part of it. That’s when Nicole was brought on, and the next step was looking for a guitar player. Noelle was a regular at the bar Jason was working at, and he noticed her working on a Cheap Trick logo for a project in one of her graphic design classes. It sparked his interest, and he asked her if she could play guitar. He invited her to practice, and she’s never left.

Derek was brought on after seeing him play at a show, when we knew our current bassist was on the way out of the band. Our former bassist, liked his playing style and thought he would be a good replacement.

Was punk what you guys initially wanted to play?

We wanted to play music that we liked, and this is what it has turned into. It is a combination of all of our tastes, a bit of rock n roll, punk, jazz, and disco. But really all we do is listen to Steely Dan and Eek-A-Mouse.

You guys seem to have a lot of fun on and off stage. What’s it like touring with each other? Who brings what to the party?

We do have a lot of fun touring. It has changed a bit now that Ramona is our 5th band member. [Ramona] tours with us along with our friend band nanny, making the van much cozier than it used to be. Her car seat faces Derek, so she flirts with him the whole time. Derek is normally a sauced up comedian, so he keeps us laughing. Noelle is our man-eater, and Nicole keeps us full on PB&Js. And there would be no party if it wasn’t for Jason.

Your new album came out last August. Tell me about the direction you wanted to go with this album and how you think you accomplished it. More of a reflection than a direction of us evolving and continuing to become more diverse than just a punk band. There are songs about life, missing the ocean, heartbreak, becoming parents, and the struggles around those things. The album name came about because the movie Endless Summer was constantly on the tube in the band room while we were arranging and practicing the songs. The classic film was an underlying influence for the entire album.

Tell me about your songwriting and where you think you really shine. It’s just something that happens when we are all in the room together. Jason brings the idea, and then we all work it out, letting it get totally Shehehetized.

Is there a particular song on your new album that you think really stands out? One of the songs is about late night partying with interesting folks met on the road, but written in code.

We will let you figure out which song.

What do you think has changed with your music over the years you have been together? It hasn’t really changed much, other than we continue to grow as a band and it just keeps getting better.

What are you guys currently working on? We are about to head down to play a slew of dates in February through South Georgia and Florida, and then in March we head back into the studio to record our next album.

At our show on the 31st, expect some Hair whipping, sweat, and a nonstop good time.

MARCH 8-10, 2018

Colter Wall. Nikki Lane. Wild Child.

Larkin Poe. The Cave Singers.

The War & Treaty. Lilly Hiatt.

Sarah Shook & The Disarmers. Becca Mancari.

Escondido. Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics.

Liz Cooper & The Stampede. Sam Lewis.

The Bones of J.R. Jones. Jon Stickley Trio. & MANY MORE!

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FRIDAY, FEB 2 THE HUMMINGBIRD

go hear live music FRIDAY 2ND AP’S HIDEAWAY 8 p.m. Never a cover

KARAOKE WITH CHRIS

Karaoke w/ Chris from 8pm-Midnight!

Have a blast singing with old friends and new!

BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE 10 p.m. No cover

SOME KIDS

Hard hitting, heavily bearded rock n’ roll from Warner Robins, GA.

THE CRAZY BULL 8 p.m. $5 at the door

DYLAN SCHNEIDER & LAUREN ASHLEY

Dylan Schneider, Interscope Records first direct country artist, is wise beyond his years-- especially when it comes to his songwriting. But perhaps even more impressive is Schneider’s ability and willingness to connect with fans on a personal level. The love for fans has helped grow Schneider a collective social following of over 1,000,000.

With creativity, uniqueness and crowd wowing performances, Lauren Ashley’s list of influences include legends like Linda Ronstadt, Loretta Lynn and Barbara Mandrell who paved the way for strong, independent women in country music as well as such classic rockers as Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler.

Her songs engage the listener and relate to everyday people with the goal of touching them through the celebration of life and music.

the Humble, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Pressing Strings, Long Miles, Fortunate Youth, and more. They will be joined

by Pierce Edens who, for the last ten years, has been distilling his own brand of roots rock dubbed Appalachicana.

Through relentless touring, independently producing 4 albums (with one on the way), one full length concert film, and sharing the stage with musical heroes such as Jim Lauderdale, Todd Snider, Will Kimbrough, and Sturgill Simpson, Edens has garnered a dedicated following of fans across the nation.

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8-10 p.m. $5 ATRIA Atria embodies a belief in the power of music to create a space that connects and guides us, much like the stars. Ethereal and dreamlike, the sound is guided by rhythmic guitar picking that slides from one harmonic phrase to the next, while keeping the listener grounded in deep lyrical intention. Atria creeps into the quiet places of the soul leaving an effervescence that inspires awareness, innovation, and the humanist relation to the self.

WILD WING CAFE 9:30 p.m. Never a cover

ETHAN PAYNE

Country music and Luke Bryan enthusiast from Monroe County. Ethan’s living the dream-- come hear him perform his favorite tunes!

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LITTLE BIRD

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Hailing from Annapolis, MD but now calling Charleston, SC home, Little Bird blends surf rock, jazz, and Americana into a high energy killer live show! In 2015 & 2016, Little Bird played and headlined festivals such as Bay Funk, Pink Moon, Silopanna, Doah, EastPortaRockin’ and more. Along with sharing the stage on show bills with the likes of G. Love & Special Sauce, Mo Lowda &

8 p.m. Never a cover

Central Georgia band with incredible originals and a fresh mix of favorites from country to hard rock!

BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE 10 p.m. No cover

BIG HAIRY MONSTER

Original music as well as covers ranging from Thomas Dolby to Metallica,

Cake to Peter Gabriel, and Zeppelin to Muse. Anything goes!

THE CRAZY BULL 8 p.m. $5 at the door

BRANDON RAY

West Texas singer/songwriter, Brandon Ray’s’s held every job imaginable: lawn care, delivery boy, waiter, construction worker, guitar teacher and even lifeguard. With his first band, Brandon played 750 shows in 3 years including supporting the likes of Fall Out Boy, Switchfoot and grueling summers on Vans Warped Tour. After arriving in Nashville, Brandon landed a publishing deal, toured playing guitar for Brett Eldredge and lent vocals to numerous demos for various publishers and songwriters…all while developing his own sound.

THE HUMMINGBIRD 10 p.m. $5

STEADY FLOW

In Steady Flow’s short existence, the group has taken on music festivals such as North Coast, Summer Camp, Phases of the Moon-- and the list goes on. The band is constantly turning heads at every performance as their hard hitting Funk Rock compositions shake the room and force all audiences to dance, rage, & simply feel good.

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CAMPFIRE JAM EVERY SATURDAY 4-6!

Bring an acoustic guitar or instrument of choice and sit in with your friends-- swap songs and stories, riffs and rhythms! The perfect way to spend an afternoon in Macon! All ages welcome.

8-10 p.m. $5 ARIS & ARTIS Aris and Artis Johnson, who stole the show at Otis Redding Singer Songwriter Camp last year, are playing the Society Garden. Come support the next generation of Macon Music!

WILD WING CAFE 9:30 p.m. Never a cover

JENNIFER MITCHELL BAND

Come support live music in Macon.

Best wings in town, drink specials and more all night long.

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TRAVIS MEADOWS THURSDAY, FEB. 15 THE CREEK STAGE AT THE ROOKERY

SUNDAY 4TH AP’S HIDEAWAY 3-6 p.m. Never a cover

BIG MIKE ON THE PATIO

The Best Home Cookin’ in Central GA and Big Mike on the Deck! Join Big Mike every Sunday at 3pm for an afternoon of blues and soul!

FRIDAY FEB 2

First Friday

Little Bird SATURDAY FEB 3

S�eady Flow FRIDAY FEB 9

african americana SATURDAY FEB 10

Balkun brothers FRIDAY FEB 16

Matt Brantley Band

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GRANT’S LOUNGE 8 p.m. Never a cover

SUNDAY JAM SESSION

The past, present, and future of Macon music every Sunday on the stage that gave the world Southern Rock! Come join the jam!

THURSDAY 8TH HARGRAY CAPITOL THEATRE 8 p.m. $10 cover

GRAB BAG SERIES: LOCAL SHOWCASE

An integral part of any evolving music scene is venturing into foreign territory and attending shows for the sake of the experience and to support your community. The Hargray Capitol Theatre is proud to present Grab Bag: an all local concert series for the month of February. Each Thursday in February will feature a surprise pairing of two local bands!

You may hear bands you are familiar with and love - and you may hear something new that opens a door you never knew existed... Either way, Grab Bag is slated to be an eclectic mix of sound that is a complete representation of where Macon’s scene is at this moment in time.

WILD WING CAFE 8 p.m. Never a cover

JOSH JOHANSSON

Soulful solo artists from Savannah, GA and former contestant on Season XV of American Idol returns to Central Georgia!

FRIDAY 9TH AP’S HIDEAWAY 8 p.m. Never a cover

KARAOKE WITH CHRIS

performance full of energy. In 2017, Radio Romance was named Winner of NASHNext and their debut single will be released in the spring of 2018.

THE HUMMINGBIRD 10 p.m. No cover

AFRICAN AMERICANA

AA is leaving to take over the West Coast! Come out and enjoy their last show in Macon before they head out of town. MIGHTY (grimey, grungey, off-kilter garage rock) and Empire Cinema will get the night night started!

WILD WING CAFE 8 p.m. Never a cover

ROBBY PARKER

Robby has been a lead singer and guitar player in a number of country and rock bands throughout the years and has won numerous competitions. His influences include Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Alan Jackson.

SATURDAY 10TH AP’S HIDEAWAY 8 p.m. Never a cover

KARAOKE WITH CHRIS

Karaoke w/ Chris from 8pm-Midnight! Have a blast singing with old friends and new!

BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE 10 p.m. No cover

SWAIN & THE HIGHWAY SOULS

Swain and the Highway Souls (SATHS) is a rising group from the hills that brought you musicians such as Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers Band, Little Richard, and many others. With a style that has been described as a unique blend of soul, funk, R&B, rock, and blues, many are finding SATHS to be a new and refreshing sound, yet steeped in a bit of nostalgia.

THE CRAZY BULL 8 p.m. $5 at the door

COUNTRY GRAS

Karaoke w/ Chris from 8pm-Midnight! Have a blast singing with old friends and new!

CJ Solar, Lainey Wilson, Ross Ellis! Celebrate Mardis Gras with a parade of Lousiana-style country and southern rock!

BILLY’S CLUBHOUSE

SOCIETY GARDEN

TREY TEEM

REGGIE TROMBONE LOVE

10 p.m. No cover

Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Allman Brothers, David Alan Coe, Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Eric Church-- all influences and inspirations that define the style of Trey Teem.

THE CRAZY BULL 8 p.m. $5 at the door

RADIO ROMANCE

Traditional country sound mixed with their 90’s pop/rock harmonies that make for a dynamic live

8 p.m. $5 cover

Reggie Trombone Love playing some Funk Some Soul and Some Jazz at the Garden!

WILD WING CAFE 8 p.m. Never a cover

WES & RONNIE

Wes Robinson started out with Young Country (Jason Aldean, Justin Weaver, Matt Pippin, Sean Mettler, Micheal Benefield) and continues to perform with his particular brand of country music

and southern soul. Ronnie Pittman’s a Georgia boy and veteran of the Atlanta and Nashville music scenes. He plays a “home grown” brand of music that infuses modern rock and R&B flavors with the nostalgia of country’s “good ole days.” As a well-versed musician/singer/songwriter, he has more than paid his dues and earned the respect of country music’s top artists and players.

SUNDAY 11TH AP’S HIDEAWAY 3-6 p.m. Never a cover

BIG MIKE ON THE PATIO

The Best Home Cookin’ in Central GA and Big Mike on the Deck! Join Big Mike every Sunday at 3pm for an afternoon of blues and soul!

GRANT’S LOUNGE 8 p.m. Never a cover

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THURSDAY 15TH THE CREEK STAGE AT THE ROOKERY 8 p.m. $10 at the door

TRAVIS MEADOWS

With songs as haunting and stark as anything from Springsteen’s Nebraska, Meadows’ latest effort, First Cigarette is a lesson in redemption. Travis Meadows writes honestly--the darkness can be intimidating at times, but there is hope. His songs have been lauded and recorded by artists and friends who see themselves more as fans-- Blackberry Smoke, Mary Gauthier. Expect an intimate, revelatory performance from the man Rolling Stone calls, “Nashville’s Most Badass Songwriter!”

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SCOTT LITTLE

From heart-wrenching ballads to rocking guitars, Scott Little will capture your spirit and run with it.

Going along for the ride just gives you the best seat in the house.

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JESSIE SMITH

Swampy, soul singer/songwriter originally from Warner Robins, Jessie’s muddy river of musicality flows through the territories of Al Green, Gladys Knight, Billie Holiday, The Staple Singers, and Otis Redding to form a delta of redemptive quality.

Finnegan Bell-- everyman poets utilizing unforgettable melodies and engaging harmonies.

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