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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2017 • VOL. 18 ISSUE 09

26 ON THE COVER – The 20+ members of the Marion County Gourd Artists group are working creatively to elevate their art form to a new level. By sharing their knowledge and expertise with the public, they continue to bring awareness to the endless possibilities gourd artists can produce from the humble fruit. PHOTO BY ERICKA WINTERROWD

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Tapas Community Page Charity of the Month

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Calendar of Events Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle

columns Tinseltown Talks

by Nick Thomas

Enjoying Act Three

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One for the Books

Local Artists Create with Gourds as Their Canvas

BY CAMERON COBB

BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

Reliving History In Chattanooga – The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and Civil War Battlefields BY JEFF & VIRGINIA ORENSTEIN

Taking Shape

A Timeline of the Origins of Pop-Up Books

Simply Smart Travel

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Healthy Edge

by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio

Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

A Walk of Art Gainesville’s Self-Guided Recurring Art Exhibition BY ASHLEY RUSSELL

WINNER! Congratulations to the winner from our AUGUST 2017 issue…

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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC

Endings and New Beginnings It was nearly a decade ago that I penned that very headline soon after becoming the editor for Tower Publications back in 2007. It is ﬁtting that I should be writing it again today for my ﬁnal editor’s note. To say it’s been a great run would be a grand understatement. I have very much enjoyed bringing you the stories of all the interesting people and impor-

tant events that make our communities so wonderful. I’ve also enjoyed hearing from you, dear readers, through our phone conversations, email messages, and when I’ve been fortunate enough to encounter you out in the real world. The time, however, has come for me to move on and pursue other writing adventures. But fear not, I will be leaving you in good hands. For the past several years Ericka Winterrowd has been working with me — ﬁrst as my intern and freelance writer, and then as my managing editor — to create awardwinning publications that we are all proud to be a part of. I am conﬁdent that Ericka will continue with our long tradition of creating beautiful magazines containing world-class content. Thank you, my friends, for your kind words, your helpful hints and, yes, even your criticism when we don’t meet your expectations. It only serves to make our publications better, and I trust you will continue to do so. Take care — and keep reading! s

PUBLISHER’S NOTE œ CHARLIE DELATORRE It’s been 10 years since Albert Isaac took over the Editorial Department at Tower Publications. To give that some perspective, in those 10 years Albert has written, edited, chased down stories and worked with countless writers to produce over 1.4 million words of locally writ-

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ten content for our various magazines. He’s had some help these last three years with the addition of Ericka Winterrowd, our Managing Editor, and has been mentoring her since her hire. He’s also been a committed employee, an advocate for our communities and an even better friend. Thanks Albert for all you’ve done!

Charlie Delatorre Publisher, Owner at Tower Publications, Inc.

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STAFF œ CONTRIBUTORS

clockwise from top left DARLA KINNEY SCOLES fell in love with the process of putting a story into print during a high school journalism class. Oodles of years, one husband, three daughters and multitudinous stories later, she’s still in love with it all. That, and dark chocolate. darlakinneyscoles@gmail.com

ASHLEY RUSSELL is a graduate student at the University of Florida majoring in Mass Communication. In her spare time the Panama City native listens to lots of country music, goes looking for antique treasures and takes trips back home to the beach. achilds@uﬂ.edu

CAMERON COBB is a senior journalism major at the University of Florida as well as an Air Force veteran. She loves traveling, writing, ballet and all animals (her favorite being her rescue dog, Maggie). cameronacobb5@gmail.com

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TAPAS œ SEPTEMBER

Henry Jarvis Raymond

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September At A Glance

Past Times

HERE ARE NINE NIFTY THINGS ABOUT THE NINTH MONTH OF THE YEAR:

Honoring the ﬁrst issue anniversary of the New-York Daily Times on Sept. 18, 1851, here’s a bit of history about one of the nation’s most popular news sources:

1. The three birth ﬂowers are: forget-me-nots; morning glories; and asters – all passionate ﬂowers representing love.

The founders of the New-York Daily Times were Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones. In 1856 Raymond was director for the formal organization of The Associated Press. In 1861, The Times published its first illustrations, which included front-page cartoons of Henry J. Raymond’s rival James Gordon Bennett; publisher of The Herald. In competition with The Sun and The World, The Times drops its daily price to 2 cents for weekday papers in 1883, and didn’t raise those prices until 1891 (to a whopping 3 cents, which did decrease circulation). In 1896, the publishing company ditched the hyphen in the nameplate, introducing it simply as “The New York Times.” 1910 marks the first air delivery of The Times to Philadelphia. In 1918, The Times won its first Pulitzer Prize for public service in publishing the texts about World War I. In 1950, the daily crossword puzzle is introduced, and in 2006, mobile.nytimes.com is launched. And as the company continues to grow and expand, the rest is history!

SAY “CHEEEEEEEEESE!” S W National Cheese Pizza day celebrated With on Sept. 5, here are some fun facts about the Italian dish any pizza lover deﬁnitely needs to IIta know… or more appropriately, kneads to dough! kn k

Americans, on average, consume 6,000 slices of pizza in a lifetime!

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2. Sapphire is the birthstone. 3. More babies are born on an average day in Septemberr than an average day of any other month. 4. It’s the only month with the same number of letters as the number of the month in a calendar year (nine!). 5. The name derives from the Latin word “septem” for seven, because September originally was the seventh month of the Roman calendar. 6. Fall begins this year on Fri, Sept. 22. 7. September 24th, 1789: The US Supreme Court was established. 8. The month was known to the Anglo-Saxons as “Gerst Monath” (Barley Month) or “Haefest Monath” (Harvest Month) in celebration of the barley harvest. 9. September holds holidays such as Labor Day (the ﬁrst Monday of the month), Native American Day (the fourth Friday), and Grandparent's Day (the ﬁrst Sunday after Labor Day).

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Dr. Phil McGraw SEPT. 1, 1950

Phil Calvin McGraw was born in Years Old Vinita, Oklahoma. McGraw went to the University of North Texas and earned his doctorate degree in psychology in 1979. He founded Courtroom Sciences, Inc., in 1980, which was a full-service trial sciences ﬁrm. His television show, “Dr. Phil,” began in 2002, and his wife, Robin, and youngest of two sons, Jordan, moved with him to Beverly Hills. In 2004, the children's television series Sesame Street welcomed a new puppet character "Dr. Feel" in McGraw’s honor. He retired from practicing psychology in January of 2008 and has a net worth of $280 million. A FEW OTHER NOTABLE

September Birthdays

Barbara Walters (88) Sept. 25, 1929

Olivia Newton-John

69 Years Old

Actress/singer Olivia Newton-John was born on Sept. 26, 1948, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Her family moved to Australia when she was ﬁve after her father accepted a job as dean of a Melbourne college. After winning a singing contest, she returned to England as a teenager to live with her mother. In the mid 70s, she moved to America to further pursue her singing career, producing many well-known hits like “Physical.” A woman of many talents, she’s also known for her starring role as Sandy in “Grease.”

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Steven King (70)

Brigitte Bardot (83)

Sept. 21, 1947

Sept. 28, 1934

Debby Boone (61)

Jerry Lee Lewis (82)

Sept. 22, 1956

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“I'm happy, and I think being happy keeps you looking young.”

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COMMUNITY œ MUSIC

Folk In The Springs Performances QUARTERMOON: Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Songwriter duo/ group from Gainesville with a long history of performing at some of the biggest music festivals throughout the state. *Performing 12 pm – 1 pm at James Paul Park CRUCIAL EDDY COTTON: This Florida native is a skilled songwriter and musician, comfortable in any genre. He was described as “North Florida’s most versatile guitarist” in the Florida TimesUnion. His love for telling a good tale and quick-witted banter with his audience has kept him a regional favorite for years. *Performing 1 pm – 2 pm at Old School/ Community Center

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Folk in the Springs The 4th Annual “Folk in the Springs” will take place Sunday, September 17th from 12 pm to 8 pm. The event will host acoustic artists from all over North Central Florida; their performances are a part of a walking tour throughout the High Springs historic downtown area. The event will bring seven different artists to six different locations throughout the historic downtown High Springs. Folk in the Springs is produced by the High Springs Music in the Park Series, with support from the North Florida Folk Network (Jacksonville) and the North Central Florida Blues Society (Gainesville). A “welcome station” will be hosted by the High Springs Chamber of Commerce. The High Springs Farmers Market will also be on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair for some of the locations such as James Paul Park and the High Springs Fire Department. Other venues have seating. The event is free and open to the general public thanks to its generous sponsors.

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CLIFF DORSEY: With his deep southern voice and love for the country life, this singer/ songwriter has risen above the rest and has proven to be a powerhouse performer. Currently working on his self-titled CD to be released by the end of the year. *Performing 2 pm – 3 pm at High Springs Fire Department AUSTIN MILLER: Austin Miller’s interest in music emerged at a young age. However, it wasn’t until college that he began putting pen to paper. Today, those early influences have been met with a short history of shows spanning 40 states and 10 countries. *Performing 3 pm – 4 pm at High Springs Library PAUL & KAY GARFINKEL: Paul Garfinkel has been a fixture on the Florida folk music scene for more than 20 years. Performing first as a solo artist, then as a co-founder of the Ashley Gang band, and most recently as a solo act that also performs as a duo with his wife Kay and their band “Mixed Media.” Kay Garfinkel is a classically trained flute player who joined the Ashley Gang about halfway through its 15 year run. There she also discovered a talent for percussion (djembe), and her voice and ear for vocal harmonies. *Performing 4 pm – 5 pm at High Springs Women’s Center MARY Z COX: Known for her “Good Morning Banjo” videos on Facebook and YouTube, where she posts impromptu banjo and dulcimer videos from unexpected places in the United States and around the globe. This third generation Floridian is a two-time Florida and North Carolina banjo champion. She’s also a Florida mountain dulcimer champion, too. *Performing 5 pm – 6 pm at Great Outdoors Restaurant ELLEN BUKSTEL: A veteran to the stage since childhood, Bukstel has been honored with close to 50 songwriting and Music Video awards. Bukstel expresses her imagination with her beautiful voice, guitar and keyboard. She conveys love and depth of concern for the ever-increasing threats to our world and to our own individual rights. *Performing 6 pm – 8 pm at Great Outdoors Restaurant FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MICHAEL LOVEDAY: 352-275-4190

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POP IN ANYTIME

One for the Books A Timeline of the Origins of Pop-Up Books

by Cameron Cobb

t’s easy to see how pop-up books have amused and inspired people from all over the world, but few realize they’ve done so conceptually for almost 800 years, and normally a brief opinion on the matter is the extent of one’s knowledge. Thankfully, there are people like Ellen Rubin, a movable-book expert (appropriately nicknamed “The Popuplady”), whose love for these three-dimensional masterpieces has led to some novel discoveries. Pop-ups are more than just an entertaining twist on the art of book making — they’re pieces of history with a surprising start. So the next time someone decides to “pop” the question, ‘where did pop-ups come from?’ you’ll ﬁnd yourself an open book on the topic.

13 TH CENTURY English Benedictine monk Matthew Paris is credited for fashioning the very ﬁrst movable paper device — the “volvelle.” Deriving from the Medieval Latin word “volvere” (meaning ‘to turn’), volvelles consist of printed disks made from paper designed to rotate around a rivet or a knotted piece of string. When the constructed circles were turned over one another, different displays of information lined up accordingly, presenting both existing and new data to study. Volvelles had a multitude of purposes, such as being used to determine mathematical, scientiﬁc and astronomical calculations, providing navigational assistance, and in the development of religious calendars (Paris used the device himself to calculate future dates for Christian holidays, according to Ellen Rubin’s website).

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1450 German inventor Johannes Gutenberg developed the printing method known as movable type, which made book printing more affordable thus leading to an increase in people’s knowledge.

1543 Renaissance physician Andreas Vesalius published the revolutionary novel “De corporis humani fabrica libri septem” (“The Seven Books on the Structure of the Human Body”), according to Britannica.com. Vesalius used mechanisms called “flaps” or “fugitive sheets” that were essentially paper devices with multiple layers to make up one image. His book was comprised of illustrative pages displaying the various internal sections of the body, with the idea being that each flap could be lifted to show the layer below. For the first time, curious readers of all sorts (medically inclined or not) could have a “hands-on” learning experience about the human anatomy.

START OF THE 18 TH CENTURY Prior to this time, children in Western Europe were thought to be “amoral savages,” and therefore books weren’t meant to be enjoyable but instead focused on teaching them right from wrong, according to Rubin. These lessons were taught as stories of misbehaving children meeting ghastly outcomes. As time passed during the 1800s, people became more understanding that children could, in fact, be considered seniortimesmagazine.com

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turing centers perished. With these delightful devices now considered to be trivial luxuries, production dramatically decreased for several decades.

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“rational beings.” This new understanding meant learning in fun ways and reading for pleasure were becoming more widely accepted.

1765 English publisher Robert Sayer created books with split-page images, this being the ﬁrst of a series of movable books speciﬁcally geared towards children. To advance the storyline, one could simply lift parts of the pictures up or down, with the action generating new illustrations related to the plot. With a whole-new target audience, English publishing companies began to dive into the market of movable books for children.

1810 English publishing company S & J Fuller printed “The History of Little Fanny,” which was the ﬁrst paper doll book, including removable and changeable paper ﬁgurines, clothing and other accessories.

1850s English publishing company Dean & Sons starting printing nearly 50 different books, all with movable components. The company was the ﬁrst to invent 3-D illustrations, coined as “peepshows,” which were cut-out scenes aligned to create a 3-D effect.

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END OF THE 19TH CENTURY Over time, the concept for children’s books was translated and adopted by others, with more and more countries jumping onboard. In the U.S., publishing companies like McLoughlin Brothers and E. P. Dutton developed their own assortment of movable books, and as accessibility of labor and intermediate goods increased, so did production. This spike in production and popularity of movable books became a period in history dubbed the “Golden Age of Movable Books.” According to Rubin, German inventor Lothar Meggendorfer holds the title for “Genius of the Golden Age” and his creation of the innovative “pull-tab” entertained both children and adults alike. Using rivets, Meggendorfer’s “pulltab” enabled readers to interact with the stories by portraying characters with lifelike movements with the pull of a tab. Expanding beyond the pages of books, Meggendorfer also produced pop-up “theaters,” featuring themes such as a dollhouse, a city park, and a circus (seen in his 1887 International Circus pop-up panel).

EARLY 1900s Destruction brought on by World War I put a temporary halt to the lightheartedness of movable books, as many German printing and manufac-

But amidst all the devastation, supporters of the books ensured these creations would make another “pop-up” in history. Stephan Louis Giraud of England patented a sort of paper structure, which he commonly referred to as “living models,” “stand-up life-like,” and “pictures that spring to life,” according to Rubin. From 1929 to 1949, Giraud published “The Daily Express” and “The Bookano Series,” which contained 3-D assemblies that raised as the page was opened. These were deemed to be the ﬁrst true pop-ups.

1932 New York publishing company Blue Ribbon Press released a series of pop-up books involving familiar cartoon characters, including “Popeye” and “Little Orphan Annie.” And though Giraud may be recognized as the man behind the original true pop-ups, Blue Ribbon Press was the ﬁrst to coin the term and incorporate it into some of their titles.

LATE 1930s TO THE 1950s Providing a welcome distraction from the perils of World War II, Julian Wehr of New York further explored Meggendorfer’s idea of tab-turned-pop-ups. But unlike Meggendorfer, Wehr ditched the use of a rivet for his patented paper-rocker panel, which was contained within a base page and provided a single tab capable of producing multiple movements. Geraldine Clyne (of New York as well) produced an assortment of books known as “The Jolly Jump-Ups” series. Her collection featured fan-folded, accordion-like pop-up illustrations, with various themes such as poetry, space travel, clowns and more. seniortimesmagazine.com

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Considered to be almost solely responsible for a “Second Golden Age of Movable Books,” according to Rubin, American entrepreneur Waldo Hunt of Graphics International stumbled across the pop-up books of Czechoslovakian author Vojtěch Kubašta. During his trip in Europe, Hunt proposed the distribution of these books in the U.S. but was turned down by the Soviet producer because “Hunt’s large order wouldn’t ﬁt into the Communists’ Five Year Plan!” according to Rubin. But rejection didn’t stop Hunt.

American book artist Robert Sabuda’s ﬁrst pop-up, “The Christmas Alphabet,” focused on the sculptural elements of 3-D paper creations by using only plain-white paper for the book’s contents. To this day, according to Rubin, Sabuda “continues to dazzle readers with evermore complex pop-up surprises.”

1965 Upon returning to the U.S., Hunt and his newly formed team of “pioneering paper engineers” wasted no time in getting started and he began working with Random House and printed “Bennett Cerf’s Pop-up Riddle Book.” During the 1960s/1970s, Random House went on to produce a series of pop-up books, as did the company of Hallmark Cards, which later purchased Graphics International.

1976 Hunt formed Intervisual Books, the packaging company that book lovers have to thank for many of today’s classic pop-ups (such as “Madeline,” “Clifford” and more, according to reuters.com).

2003 American’s Paul O. Zelinsky (illustrator) and Andrew Baron (paper engineer) joined forces to design what’s considered to be the most complex movable book of today — “Knick-Knack Paddywhack” — housing over 200 moving parts!

RECENT YEARS Because movable books still require hand-assembly, the need for pricey materials and extensive labor has pushed companies to outsource production (now being primarily in Asia, according to Rubin), and the number of pop-ups manufactured has greatly diminished. But regardless of their dwindling appearance on store shelves, pop-ups and movable books should continue to be inspiring works appreciated by people all over the world. s

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THE TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM AND CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS ARE HIGHLIGHTS

Story and photography by Jeff and Virginia Orenstein

A visit to Chattanooga is an opportunity to experience history. Few cities in the nation are as closely tied to railroads and the Civil War as Chattanooga. An enjoyable exploration of this Tennessee Valley town shows that railroads and the civil war have deﬁned what Chattanooga was and still have a major inﬂuence today. The Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad reached Chattanooga in 1854. A decade later, the town’s railroads would be embroiled in the U.S. Civil War, both a strategic pipeline and target of the battle between North and South. Battles in and around Chattanooga were decisive in the defeat of the Confederacy and the eventual end of the U.S. Civil War. Railroads

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played a prominent part in both. When the war ended, the railroads in the region as well as Chattanooga itself were in shambles both physically and financially. As the 19th century progressed, recovery in this “gateway to the South” proceeded apace and brought a railroad revival that carried commerce once again to the growing city and linked it with Atlanta and points north. Today the city is still laced with rail lines, celebrating its heritage with a first-rate operating railroad museum, numerous Civil War battlefield monuments, National Parks interpretative centers and historical sites. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, six miles from seniortimesmagazine.com

The Visitor’s Center at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in nearby Fort Oglethorpe is rich with interactive displays and interpretations of Chattanooga-area Civil War battles.

downtown, operates more than 100-year-old steam locomotives that pull vintage passenger cars. Riders get a realistic taste of what it must have been like in the golden age of railroading. One of its routes tunnels under Missionary Ridge, site of a major Civil War battle. To get a good sense of the carnage that took place around Chattanooga in the 1860s, a visit to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Visitor’s Center or Lookout Mountain is a must-do for Chattanooga visitors in search of history. Contemporary Chattanooga is an interesting city to visit with a bustling and revitalized downtown riverfront, an excellent aquarium, a good art museum, and of course the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex—named after the 1940s song (made famous by Glen Miller).

Ginny O’s Tips For Dressing The Simply Smart Travel Way In and Around Chattanooga. Dress for riding the train at the railroad museum and for touring the battleﬁelds in a comfortable, casual and seasonal way. The city and its attractions are fairly laid back and even though Chattanooga is known as the gateway to the South, the Deep South’s typical formality in dress is not omnipresent.

Downtown Chattanooga’s many bridges over the Tennessee River are a prominent part of the city’s downtown.

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The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and the battleﬁelds require a car for access.

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• By air, Chattanooga International Airport (CHA) is 3 miles from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and 9 miles from the downtown Chattanooga riverfront. It is served by four airlines. • By train, the nearest Amtrak station is in Atlanta, 114 miles away. • By car, Chattanooga lies at the intersection of I-75 and I-24. The museum is 31 miles north of Dalton, GA. and 105 miles south of Knoxville.

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WHEN YOU ARE THERE FOR A SHORT TRIP:

• Visit the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Visitor’s Center in suburban Ft. Oglethorpe and drive around the surrounding battleﬁeld. • Ride the Missionary Ridge Local (6-mile round trip) at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. seniortimesmagazine.com

Chattanooga Destination At A Glance Over 50 Advantage: The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and its train rides are comfortable, accessible and relaxed. Battleﬁeld visitor centers are accessible and most monuments and battleﬁeld sites can be viewed from a vehicle or with a short walk. Required Mobility Level: Low. When To Go: The best time to visit Chattanooga is from September through November. Fall color is an attraction in mid-October and into early November. The crowds are gone and temperatures are still mild. By December, it gets cold and snow can interfere with mobility. Where To Stay: There are many national hotel chains around Hamilton Place and downtown. Special Travel Interests: Civil War, railroads, U.S. history.

MUST-SEES FOR A SHORT STAY ARE: The time-honored ritual of the engineer, conductor and crew members synchronizing watches and comparing notes for the trip still takes place in front of the Grand Junction Station at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

• Exploring downtown Chattanooga’s museums, restaurants and shops. • Visiting the Tennessee Aquarium downtown. • Exploring Lookout Mountain.

IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL DAYS, ENJOY:

• Taking a cruise on the Tennessee River. • Visiting Rock City/ Ruby Falls and exploring Lookout Mountain. • Taking a longer train ride into the mountains at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (check schedule beforehand). • Exploring the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex.

The view of Grand Junction Station from the ﬁreman’s seat of steam locomotive 630.

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Part of the Community There’s nothing Noah Voelker liked more than making friends and playing outside. Like most kids we know, Noah loved playing games. From baseball to soccer, from basketball to kickball, Noah woke up every morning wanting to spend time with his friends and play just about anything he could. But unlike most kids, Noah needed help. Born prematurely in July of 1989, Noah was born with Cerebral Palsy a neurological disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination. Noah had hearing and vision loss and would eventually be unable to walk or talk. But everyday of Noah’s short life was an inspiration to the many that knew him, especially his parents Will and Shelly Voelker. “Noah could do so much more than people ever expected of him,” said Will Voelker recently. “He inspired us and the people around him through his willingness to try anything, to push beyond what most people thought was possible.” The Voelker’s worked with a local organization called the Endeavor League that organized sports programs for kids like Noah until his passing in 2009. It was then that the Voelker’s took over the program and renamed it Noah’s Endeavor.

interaction with anyone outside of the home. Noah’s Endeavor changes that by providing local sports programs that gets them involved – regardless of ability.”

“The idea behind the initiative was to find ways to help Noah and his friends do what they loved, to play games, paint pictures and be active,” said Will Voelker. “Community inclusion is a huge concern for these kids. Too often they are relegated to a life of solitude with little

A nonprofit organization, Noah’s Endeavor uses 100% of its donations to fund, organize and develop local sports programs free of charge. Some of the most popular ongoing, local programs include Baseball for All, Basketball for All, Bowling for All, Soccer for All,

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As with most charitable organizations, Noah’s Endeavor depends on 2 things: Donations and Volunteers. Will and Shelly may be the directors of Noah’s Endeavor, but they are volunteers. Neither draws a salary or compensation in any way from the organization, allowing for almost every dollar to go right back where it belongs – to support the mission. But as with any organization, donations and volunteers are always needed. As a community partner, SunState Federal Credit Union has worked closely with Noah’s Endeavor for the past few years to raise funds and awareness of this small but important organization. “Members of SunState Federal Credit Union should be extremely proud they belong to, and do business with, SunState Federal Credit Union. SunState really does so much more than Shelly and I can even begin to thank them for, in their efforts to help and make a difference in the lives of so many mentally and physically challenged individuals, both young and old.” Thanks to being designated as the primary beneficiary of SunState’s Annual Golf Tournament held at Ironwood Golf Course, Noah’s Endeavor has been able to continue and grow some of their programs. However, fundraising and adding volunteers continues to be a critical need for Will and Shelly. Looking for a way to help? Learn more about Noah’s Endeavor online at www. noahsendeavor.org or email them directly at info@naohsendeavor.org.

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Tinseltown Talks Barbara Rush and Her Leading Men by Nick Thomas

he list of actors with whom Barbara Rush shared the big screen is impressive. “I did work with a lot of interesting and talented men,” said Rush from Los Angeles. “And actresses, too, such as Jane Wyman. I found the nicest people were actually the biggest stars because they were all so gracious and helpful.”

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Just considering 1958’s “The Young Lions,” she worked alongside Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, and Dean Martin. “It was a serious war ﬁlm, but Dean still made me laugh — a lovely man,” she said. “He would say ‘I don’t drink anymore… I don’t drink any less, but I don’t drink any more!’ I never saw him drunk,

it was all an act.” With a career that includes extensive television and theatrical roles, Rush was proliﬁc on the big screen throughout the ‘50s including three ﬁlms with Rock Hudson. “You couldn’t help but love someone like Rock who had a wonderful sense of humor and just loved to laugh. He was just the funniest actor I ever worked with.” seniortimesmagazine.com

Carolyn Hennesy and aunt Barbara Rush on the set of Bleeding Hearts The Arteries of Glenda Bryant. Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush (opposite) in Taza, Son of Cochise. PHOTO COPYRIGHT UNIVERSAL PICTURES.

Playing a pair of Indians in the western “Taza, Son of Cochise,” Rush’s character was named Oona. “Off camera, Rock would call me Oona, dos, tres!” But laughs were scarce in 1956’s “Bigger than Life” where Rush’s character suffered abuse at the hands of a drug-crazed James Mason. “It was based on a true story about a teacher and the side-effects he experienced from addiction to the new drug cortisone. James was fascinated by the story and wanted to produce and star in the movie.” And she added, he was “truly a wonderful actor with an unforgettable voice.” Rush was also married to popular leading man Jeffrey Hunter.

“We never really did a film together. He was always wandering around the world making movies and so was I,” she said. “There was a period of about a year and a half when we never saw each other. I told him that was ridiculous and he agreed. We divorced but remained friends.” Rush also counted the late Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne as one of her many entertainment friends. “I remember Bob calling me up one time and saying ‘We’re playing one of your old films tonight.’ There was a time when I didn’t like seeing myself in those early films, but I watched that evening and thought, ‘Hey, I was actually pretty good!’ If you work with great actors it rubs off on you. I think I gave some performances I can be quite proud of.” And at 90, she recently found herself in front of the camera again to complete a short promo — “Bleeding Hearts: The Arteries of Glenda Bryant” — for a new television series her niece, “General Hospital” actress Carolyn Hennesy, is pitching to networks. “I play a kind of vampire — something quite new for me! But it was fun to do.” s Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala, and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 650 newspapers and magazines.

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ART FORM

Taking Shape Local Artists Create with Gourds as Their Canvas

story and photography by Darla Kinney Scoles

or centuries, the simple (somewhat homely) gourd has been used around the globe for many things. It’s been a tool, a bowl, a vessel, a toy, a musical instrument, and even outerwear. Here in the United States, one can take a drive to any rural area and most likely sight a purple martin house, made from numerous dried gourds strung high on a pole—a way of inviting the mosquito-hungry birds into a country dweller’s yard. The whimsically-shaped gourd, a member of the pumpkin and squash (Cucurbitaceae) family, is also spotted at many arts and crafts fairs—painted, embellished and otherwise transformed into a thing of beauty. They are given new function as well, such as lamps, vases, ornaments, sculptures, and even jewelry. The possibilities for this hard-shelled fruit are only constrained by an artist’s vision of what it can become. “You are only limited by your imagination,” local gourd artist Sandy Hinrichs said. “If you already know what you want to do, then shape determines your choice of gourd. Other times, you get your inspiration from a particular shape.” From there the gourd can be carved, painted, embellished, burned, dyed, reshaped, and ultimately repurposed into whatever the artist’s heart desires or their mind’s eye envisions. Once plucked from the vine, a gourd destined to become art must be cleaned with water and bleach, checked for smoothness and imperfections, and examined for shell thickness before an artist like Hinrichs can use it as a landscape painter would a canvas. The color of a gourd is an important factor as well.

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Hinrichs, who has been involved with this form of art for 30 years, ﬁrst caught a glimpse of the possibilities of the gourd as art when she spotted a woman at a show that was sitting under an awning and working on a gourd creation. Her curiosity for the unique work was piqued and a new artistic endeavor was added to her interests, which also include quilting and painting. Now president of the Marion County Gourd Artists (MCGA), Hinrichs helps others see the humble gourd as a thing of beauty and an art form anyone can master. “You don’t have to be an artist,” said MCGA member Lou White. White became involved with the group after seeing Hinrichs’ gourd masterpieces. “Everyone’s gourd work is different. That’s what makes it so interesting,” White said. “That, and the fact that you don’t just paint them, but also work with a variety of tools—saws, drills, Dremel tools, wood burners and mediums to create a ﬁnished piece.”

“This is a great group. We all help each other and share ideas and tools. Our oldest member is 95.” One doesn’t have to be a gardener either, as most of the gourds the artists use are purchased from southern gourd farms or online. Prices for a single gourd range from about one to 25 dollars. “We tried to grow our own gourds once,” White said. “Then the squash bugs came!” seniortimesmagazine.com

Gourds. For centuries, this oddshaped fruit has been used for decoration, as well as for tools, utensils, toys and musical instruments. Though its history is long, the gourd often ďŹ nds itself relegated only to folk art or bird house categories, rather than as a higher art form. The MCGA members are working creatively to change that status and help the public realize just how complicated and majestic a piece of gourd art can truly be. RIGHT: (L-R) - Marion County Gourd Artists (MCGA) members Sandy Hinrichs, Lou White and Stephanie Clere ďŹ nd both the variety of possibilities and the different tools and methods used in working with gourds to be good for their artistic creativity. The MCGA group of more than 20 artists meets monthly at All About Art in Belleview to learn new techniques and share project ideas.

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Gourd artist Sandy Hinrichs (top left) grows small gourds for making jewelry but leaves the larger gourd growing to farms that specialize in this unique “canvas” for artists and painters. For her eagle gourd, Hinrichs utilized several different techniques and materials. She said she is only bound by her own imagination in how she chooses to bring about a gourd creation. Stephanie Clere (top middle) used a kettle-shaped gourd for this project. Gourds come in over 20 named shapes, including the “Sugar Bowl,” “Dumbbell,” and “Maranka Monkey.” According to Clere, such variety allows for a great deal of artistic freedom and personal innovation, allowing gourd artists’ work to be as unique as they are. MCGA member Lou White (top right) appreciates the fact that what starts as a mistake in gourd work can often be turned into a different technique or feature to make a unique work of art. White enjoys learning to use the wide variety of tools a gourd artist must utilize.

The third Saturday of every month the 20-plus members of the MCGA (known as a “patch” of the Florida Gourd Society) gather at All About Art in Belleview, to take part in workshops highlighting a new technique such as ﬁligree work, inks and dyes, or to feature a project such as a jewelry piece or birdhouse idea. Membership is not limited to Marion County residents and attendees often travel long distances to spend time with kindred artists. Each takes a turn displaying their gourd art for sale at the venue as well. Mid-September, the group will attend the Florida Gourd Retreat in Paisley, where a lengthy list of make-and-take classes include items such as gourd wall pockets, ‘inner-self’ masks, sculptures, and a steampunk gourd jack-o-lantern.

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Continuously learning new techniques was one of the aspects of gourd art that attracted Stephanie Clere to the creative genre. Having worked with gourds for ﬁve years now, Clere is still “surprised by all the different things you can do with a gourd.” “It keeps my creative juices ﬂowing,” Clere said. “I keep adding techniques and getting more creative all the time. And for Mother’s Day this year, I got a six-foot tool chest for all my tools!” Clere admits that gourd work involves more space for storage of the gourds themselves, and for a workshop area that will accommodate the different tools and setup needed to utilize all her new skills. Every bit of gourd is saved and used, whether on a current project or a future one. seniortimesmagazine.com

Many of the gourds the MCGA design and fashion are offered for sale at public events such as the First Friday Street Parties in Eustis, local festivals and markets. Hinrichs also displayed her gourd art among a variety of other art genres at the Lake County Fair this year. She won several ribbons and one cash prize. Next year the fair will add a category devoted strictly to gourd art. Gourds, it seems, are moving up in the world of art—with the help of devotees like Hinrichs, Clere and White, who all agree that more awareness of the versatility of the shapely fruit would go a long way in helping overcome the somewhat staid attitude toward what a gourd can become (most think “birdhouse”). A quick search on Pinterest provides an endless array of gourd-y ideas from simple to sublime. “We suggest that anyone curious about what we do start by attending a class at one of our meetings,” Hinrichs said. “And then continue to work on their own at their own pace. This is a great group. We all help each other and share ideas and tools. Our oldest member is 95.” “It’s also fun and relaxing,” Clere said. “Once I gave it a try, I was hooked because I enjoyed it so much. You can take what you learn at the meetings and use that knowledge to create something new—your own way.” “Everyone’s work is different,” White said. “And you really don’t have to be an experienced artist to create beautiful pieces from a simple gourd.” With so many documented gourd uses worldwide, even a project that disappoints can still be repurposed as a bowl, birdhouse or utensil. Here’s to grabbing a gourd and going for it! s The next meeting of the Marion County Gourd Artists will be held October 21 at 9:30 a.m. at All About Art, 5162 SE Abshier Blvd. in Belleview. Visit marioncountygourdartists.com. The Florida Gourd Society 2017 Retreat will take place September 14-17 at Deerhaven Retreat and Conference Center in Paisley. ﬂgourdretreat.weebly.com.

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COLUMN œ ELLIS AMBURN

Enjoying Act Three Olivia de Havilland

livia de Havilland, who is 101 and lives in Paris, is the latest American citizen to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II of England, joining other such Americans as Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope, Sidney Poitier, Stephen Spielberg, Angela Lansbury, Billy Graham, Bill Gates, Angelina Jolie, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Michael Bloomberg. Olivia is best known for her role as Melanie Hamilton in “Gone With the Wind” and the two Oscars she received for “To Each His Own” and “The Heiress” in the 1940s. Included on Queen Elizabeth II’s 2017 Honors List, which also named Cate Blanchett, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, Olivia became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. When Elizabeth Taylor received the honor in 2000 she said, “I’ve been a broad all my life, so a dame seemed a natural extension.” Olivia ﬁrst achieved stardom in 1935 in “Captain Blood,” a time the only titled star working in the U.S. movie industry was Dame May Whitty, the venerable and kindly supporting actress in “Lassie Come Home” in 1943. The 2017 Honors List also awarded bumps for former honorees Dame J.K. Rowling, 51, author of the Harry Potter books, and 75-year-old Sir Paul McCartney, elevating them to the 65-member Order of the Companion of Honor ranks. In England, there are a handful of

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titled actresses and actors, including Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Ben Kingsley, and Ian McKellen, as well as the late Dirk Bogarde, Flora Robson, Edith Evans, Wendy Hiller, C. Aubrey Smith, Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness, and Richard Attenborough. The best bet for becoming a knight or dame, as women knights are called, is to be a philanthropist donating to humanitarian causes, a doctor, lawyer, or civil servant. Often it’s who you know and not what you know or do. Actors and such rockers as Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Bob Geldof also have garnered knighthoods. David Bowie, John Lennon, and novelist Doris Lessing turned the title down, the latter writing, “Surely, there is something unlikable about a person, when old, accepting honors from an institution she attacked when young.” The medieval institution of knighthood is part of the chivalric code, or code of conduct, that originated in medieval days, between 1170 and 1220, when monarchs surrounded themselves with gallant warriors and powerful subjects in order to secure their hold on the crown. The Order of the British Empire (OBE), formed in WWI, was the first order to which all subjects, not just the rich, the military, or government officials, could conceivably aspire, and it included the Damehood, the first Knighthood for women. The Central Chancery of the Or-

ders of Knighthood, located behind St. James’s Palace, issues all decorations and medals, most of which cost around 100 pounds each. Queen Elizabeth II, when asked what part of her job as monarch she held to be the most important, replied, “Investitures,” the ceremony at which she confers knighthoods. Though the public is under the impression that she personally selects Knights and Dames, the recommendations come from the government and the public. The ﬁnal list goes to the Prime Minister for rubber stamping, and then to the Queen. The Honors List on which Dame Olivia appeared in 2017 contained 1,109 names. New Dames and Knights customarily attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace. At precisely three minutes after 11 a.m., Queen Elizabeth enters the ballroom. Knights kneel, the Queen touches them on the shoulder with her father’s sword, and gives them a medal, while Dames get a handshake, neck ribbon, and a brooch. The recipients have been warned in advance not to ramble on, for Her Royal Majesty is already busy picking up the next medal or brooch from a velvet cushion. Queen Elizabeth completes the investiture in one hour and 10 minutes ﬂat. The garrulous Prince Charles takes longer when he substitutes for HRM. Dame Olivia, the oldest person ever to achieve the distinction, said she was “extremely proud that the Queen has appointed me a Dame Commander of the British Empire. To receive this honor as my 101st birthday approaches is the most gratifying of my birthday presents.” Whether she was able to make it to Buckingham Palace for the investiture is not known. s Ellis Amburn’s biography of Dame Elizabeth Taylor, “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” was published by HarperCollins. He is 84 and lives in Gainesville. ellis.amburn@gmail.com

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WALK THIS WAY

A Walk of Art Gainesville’s Self-Guided Recurring Art Exhibition

Story and Photography by Ashley Russell

rtwalk Gainesville is like an old folktale — no one is sure exactly where it came from. The origins of Gainesville Art Walk are a little fuzzy, even for Frank Curtis, who runs the show, typically held on the last Friday of the month. “Artwalk has been around 20 years, maybe longer,” Curtis estimated. Karen Koegel, president of the Gainesville Fine Arts Association said, “I think it’s been going on for quite sometime.” “The most recent version was started by Gerard Bencen,” said Gainesville artist Eleanor Blair. “There was an even earlier attempt to organize a downtown Artwalk back in the ‘80s by gallery owner Joan Ling.” The general consensus is that it just happened. But, how does an event with 17 or more locations, hundreds of artists, and a multitude of sponsors “just happen?” While Artwalk may not have a clear history, it’s evident that the monthly event has become ingrained in the fabric of the city. Each month, Artwalkers venture out on a self-guided tour to get to know the area while enjoying the creativity of its residents. “I think the basis of it is to get people to come downtown and enjoy all the different opportunities,” Koegel said. “Stay, eat and drink.” Many of the locations provide refreshments for the guests who stop by the galleries. During the summer months, the snacks, drinks and air conditioning provide a welcome relief from the sweltering Florida heat.

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Another bonus of Artwalk is that the visitors get to meet the talented hands behind the art. The artists and gallery staff also make sure everyone feels welcome. It’s much like being backstage at a concert, but for art lovers. One stop on the list, Sweetwater Print Cooperative, was ﬁlled with friends and acquaintances admiring various pieces of artwork from multiple artist’s collections. While the guests mingled and wandered around the gallery they could enjoy lemonade and snack on chips and vegetables. Eleanor Blair Studio is next door to Sweetwater Print Cooperative. Along the walls of the studio are dozens of oil paintings of tropical locations, teapots, and even Blair’s beloved pooch, Archie. For this particular Artwalk, Blair dug up vintage posters from different Gainesville events that had her artwork. She greeted each of her guests as if she’s known them for years, and she probably has.

People seem to come for the art, but stay for the experience. Another venue is First Magnitude Brewing Company, where visitors can sip on a locally crafted beer while listening to a band and enjoying visual art. Right across from the Hippodrome, Artisans Guild Gallery typically features hundreds of handcrafted pieces from local artists. The art varies from paintings to handmade jewelry. seniortimesmagazine.com

Eleanor Blair Studio (above) pulled out some vintage prints for Artwalk. Also on display were many of Blair’s intricate oil paintings. The theme for June’s show at Gainesville Fine Arts Association’s gallery was “Trashformations.” The artists were given the challenge to take trash and recycle it into works of art. The collectible art featured at the Hippodrome (below) came from all over the world and some pieces were appraised at over twelve thousand dollars.

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This colorful papier-mâché dragon was crafted by Christine Brundidge. Sweetwater Print Cooperative (opposite, bottom) is shared by several local artists. Despite its name, the building holds both printmakers and artists who use other mediums. The new exhibits at Sweetwater Print Cooperative are debuted on the last Friday of each month for Artwalk.

City Church even transforms into a gallery for the night. The unexpected venue is a welcome change, which highlights the variety that is Artwalk. It goes to show that many people come together to make Artwalk happen. There are weeks of rigorous planning behind the scenes of the easygoing event. Frank Curtis took on that task nearly three years ago. He keeps in contact with each venue and artist, making sure there will be plenty to see. Curtis also makes the brochures so art aﬁcionados can follow the path to each location; a map offers a trail to ﬁnd all the art. The handouts also give a brief preview of some of the artists featured at each stop. People seem to come for the art, but stay for the experience. Music, paintings, sculptures, and photographs give participants an opportunity to experience something that inspires them. Gainesville local Bonnie Bernau attends Artwalk often. “I’m interested in local art and I know local artists,” Bernau said. Motioning toward a paintbrush designed to look like a man, Brenau said, “I’m drawn to humor sometimes in art. I’m attracted to the elegance and a pleasing aesthetic, but some-

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times it’s the humor that grabs me.” Perhaps that is what is so appealing about art; it doesn’t have the same meaning for each person. In that same art piece, someone may have seen a face that looks like their grandfather.

“When I look at art, I look at the rest of the world differently. I notice colors more in our environment. I think about shapes. And it’s just, to me, a stimulation … visual communication comes to me from these works.” There are a few ingredients for a good folktale. Folktales are passed along from generation to generation, are frequently seniortimesmagazine.com

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And this worldview change can bring prosperity to an area. Many businesses in downtown Gainesville have experienced growth thanks to their appreciation for art. Now, some are looking to expand that growth further, so that more people will visit the South Main Street area. “Well, it’s not set in stone, but one of the most recent things we are doing is we are trying to get a mural project going for along [South Main Street],” said Adam Germann, the gallery manager for the Gainesville Fine Arts Association.

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Visitors can sip on a locally crafted beer while listening to a band and enjoying visual art at First Magnitude Brewing (above) during Artwalk. Artist Rob Cooper (far left)) takes the time to chat with Artwalk participants about his work. His exhibit consists of linoleum and woodblock prints with a Japanese inﬂuence. An owl was engineered from horseshoes, a saw blade, and other materials found lying around. (left)

The new mural project would be accomplished on a volunteer basis and would require the cooperation of local businesses, who Germann said are interested in the idea. Germann expects the process will begin by the end of the fall. In addition to the upcoming mural project, Gainesville is looking at other ways to expand its potential. “They’re putting together something called the Infinity Line to make a corridor from north and south, just off Second Avenue, that’s pedestrian and bicycle friendly,” Curtis said. At Artwalk, locals are invited to see the proposed ideas for both Infinity Line and Art line. Infinity Line is a plan for a safe, 11-mile biking and pedestrian trail that would connect parks around the area. Art Line aims to provide a pedestrian-

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friendly walkway connecting Depot Park to Downtown. These new plans highlight how important art is to the identity of the city. It all comes down to what art can bring to a community — a sense of belonging, a new experience, or even new opportunities. “There’s a sense of community around here,” Koegel said. “You don’t feel like you want to come in and rush around here and go. You kind of want to be in here. So there’s that aura and I think that’s what artists’ work tends to do for people.” s Artwalk Gainesville has upcoming events on September 29th, October 27th and December 1st. For more information, visit www. artwalkgainesville.com

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the liver, they negatively affect blood lipids production. Researchers call this lipotoxicity. Unike visceral fat, the belly fat that you can see doesn’t release metabolic products directly into this vein that sends blood to the liver (the portal vein). The free fatty acids from visceral fat also build up in your pancreas and heart. Your cells in those locations aren’t designed to retain fat. The toxic fatty substances disrupt the organs’ function. For instance, the regulation of insulin, blood sugar, and cholesterol are impaired.

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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION BIRD WALK Wednesdays 8:30am GAINESVILLE - Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Rd. Birding field trips will be led by volunteers from Alachua Audubon Society. Walks are free, but park admission is $5 per car. www.alachuaaudubon.org.

WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY Wednesdays 7:00pm - 11:00pm GAINESVILLE - 101 Downtown, 201 SW 2nd Ave. Enjoy live Jazz and great wine – Seasonal wines are available for half price to give patrons the ability to find their perfect wine. $20 all you can drink house wine. 352-283-8643.

ROCKEYS COMEDY BOOM Wednesdays 9:30pm – 11:00pm GAINESVILLE - Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar, 112 S Main St. Local comedians open the show for a different nationally touring headliner each week. Doors open at 8:45pm and price is $5, with drink specials accompanying the show. 352-505-0042.

BIRDS AND BREW First Thursday 7:00pm – 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St. Meet at the Brewery each month for a stroll to Depot Park to look for birds, and return to First Mag for a cold brew and good conversation. Birds and Brew is a monthly event meeting on the 1st Thursday evening. All birding skill levels are welcome; enthusiasm is what matters! www.alachuaaudubon.org.

GAINESVILLE HARMONY SHOW CHORUS Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:30pm GAINESVILLE - Grace Presbyterian Church, 3146 NW 13th St. For all who are interested in learning and singing women’s Acapella barbershop harmony music. 352-318-1281.

ARTWALK GAINESVILLE Last Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - Downtown. Artwalk is a free monthly self-guided tour that combines exciting

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visual art, live performance and events with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating. www.artwalkgainesville.com.

LADY GAMERS Fridays 1:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s Club, 40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet for fun, friendship and food. Everyone is invited. Meet old friends and make some new ones. 386-454-9828.

GUIDED WALK First Saturday 10:00am – 12:00pm GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. Come out for a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge. 352-372-4981.

MUSIC IN THE PARK Third Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - 120 NW 2nd Ave. A free concert featuring artists from all over North Florida. Performances take place at locations in and around the James Paul Park area.

NEEDLEPOINT Wednesday, Sept. 6 9:30am - 11:30am NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W. Newberry Rd. Needlepoint is a form of embroidery in which people can create truly unique art using needles and threads or fiber, by following a painted design It is generally done on an even, open-weave fabric, usually a treated canvas. There will be a demonstration of this type of stitchery. Contact Sandra Cashes 352-472-1142.

UNLIMITED - A CREATIVE RESPONSE TO LIVING WITH ALS Thru Sept. 10 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, 3259 Hull Road. Artists Sandra Murphy-Pak and Michel Rae Varisco each create work in response to the impact that ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) has on their lives. Presented by the Harn Museum of Art and the UF Center for Arts in Medicine; supported by the UF Creative B program. Free. 352-392-9826.

PAINT OUT September 8 – 10 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. Local landscape artists will create paintings at the Gardens. Witness the mysterious creative process as you stroll through the gardens from artist to artist. Regular admission price; members are admitted free of charge. 352-372-4981.

FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS Sunday, September 10 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. The Florida Book Awards honors Florida writers who have been published during the previous year. UF faculty member Steven Noll, Ph.D., a juror in the nonfiction category, will give an overview of the Florida Book Awards, while Matt Gallman, Ph.D., a silver award winner in that competition, will discuss his experience as a participant. This Writers Alliance of Gainesville meeting, appropriate for novice to experienced writers, is free and open to all who are interested in the written word. Writersalliance.org.

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC CONCERT Sunday, Sept. 10 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St E-127. Come see Ethan Bortnick live in concert during his new “Celebration of Music” series. For more information, visit www. ethanbortnick.com or call 352-395-5296.

ELECTRIC BLUES JAM Sunday, September 10 6:30pm – 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - Dirty Bar, 2441 NW 43rd St., Ste. 26B. North Central Florida Blues Society presents the Monthly Electric Blues Jam hosted by “Rear View Mirror.” Sign up at 6:30pm. 1/2hour slots until 10pm. No Cover. ncfblues.org.

BREATHING WORKSHOP Tuesdays, Sept. 12, 19 & 26 5:30pm – 6:45pm GAINESVILLE - ChayaVeda Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 2631 NW 41st St. Regular breathing practice purifies the body, mind and senses, reducing the obstacles that inhibit clear perception, and prepare the mind to focus towards a chosen goal. Learn and practice special breathing exercises that unfold cellular intelligence and make the individual happy, peaceful and blissful through this “Mastering Your Life Force with Breathing Remedies for What Ails You” workshop. $45, For more information and registration: www.ChayaVeda.com, 352-358-5005.

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AGED TO PERFECTION Wednesday, September 13 6:00pm – 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St. The Club is hosting an Open House & Wine Social to celebrate 93 years serving the community. Unique plants, garden treasures and one-of-a-kind repurposed creations will be displayed as part of a Silent Auction. Wine, hors d’oeuvres and sweets will be served. Cost: No Charge. Event is open to the public. Please RSVP to ggcfl@gmail. com, or call 352 331-0426. www.ggcfl.org.

MENTAL HEALTH RESPONSE TRAINING Thursday, September 14 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Lt. Whitney Stout of the Gainesville Police Department and Laura Nesbit from the Alachua County Crisis Center will describe how The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is a nationally recognized law enforcement program. The goal is to reduce incidents of police use of force and incarceration that may result from mental illness or a mental health issue. Presented by PrimeTime Institute. www. primetimeinstitute.org or 352-367-8169.

LEAF SERIES Friday, Sept. 15 10:30am – 11:30am OCALA - Main Pavilion of Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave. This is the first of the LEAF (Learn Explore Appreciate Focus) series, which will teach about the beautiful olive trees lining the park’s Olive Promenade. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences expert Maxine Hunter will share her knowledge. Bring a lawn chair and wear comfortable clothing and footwear. No admission fee. www.SholomPark.org.

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GAINESVILLE - Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave. The GBB plays a wide range of big band styles such as traditional swing, dance, Latin and contemporary jazz. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a concert under the stars.

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7:00pm GAINESVILLE - High Dive, 210 SW 2nd Ave. North Central Florida Blues Society presents Jason Ricci & the Bad Kind and 21 Blue. Tickets available online. ncfblues.org.

2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Lt. Leilani Doty, Ph.D. is currently a leader at the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and is past director of the UF Cognitive and Memory Disorder Clinic. Her presentation will provide an overview of signs of memory problems and emphasize the importance of early medical evaluation to catch reversible memory disorders. Learn tips that will help keep our brains functioning well. Presented by PrimeTime Institute. www. primetimeinstitute.org or 352-367-8169.

6:00pm – 9:00pm GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. Be the first to purchase a favorite painting at the reception and exhibition in the Summer House Gallery. The show, Worldwide Paint Out at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, will hang in the Summer House Gallery through the end of 2016. A commission of 40 percent on art sales benefits Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. There is no cost associated with attending the Art Opening. The outside Gardens will not be open during this time. For more information, call 352-372-4981.

GOURD BIRDHOUSE Wednesday, Sept. 20 9:30am - 11:30am NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W Newberry Rd. Learn how you can transform a gourd from a dusty vegetable into a functional and beautiful home for a bird. For more information, contact Sandra Cashes 352-472-1142.

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MICHELLE OBAMA: A HISTORIC FIRST LADY Thursday, September 28 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. From the time that she became our country’s first African American First Lady and announced that her main role would be “mom in chief,” Michelle Obama faced unique challenges. This presentation by Barbara Oberlander will look at her achievements, how she found her own voice in the White House, and the ways in which she redefined traditions. Presented by PrimeTime Institute. www.primetimeinstitute.org or 352-367-8169.

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Latino Film Festival September 14 – 30 GAINESVILLE - Edith D. Cofrin Oak Hall Theater, 8009 SW 14th Ave. The Latina Women’s League proudly presents this 13th annual event of the arts. Free film screening, short film competition, family events, Salsa concert, bilingual story time and more. All events are free and open to the public. Victoria: 352-378-9787; www.GainesvilleLatinoFilmFestival.com.

GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA Friday, Sept. 22 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St E-127. Join the orchestra for an evening with Evans Haile and Friends. Tickets available at the Box Office 352-395-4181.

solar energy exposition. The event is fun and educational with solar experts available to provide attendees with knowledge regarding solar energy uses. Free. Live music and local food options. Contact Chris Mericle: 386-855-5096, and Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson: 352-222-8893.

A WILD FLORIDA FEAST LAWTON CHILES GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, September 23 8:00am – 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Ironwood, 2100 NE 39th Ave. Event includes a continental breakfast, lunch and awards and recognition ceremony. The luncheon and awards ceremony is open to all players, family members and guests, which will immediately follow the tournament. www.alachuadems.org/event/ inaugural-lawton-chiles-golf-tournament/.

Saturday, September 23 5:00pm – 9:00pm GAINESVILLE - Grace at Fort Clarke UMC, 9325 W. Newberry Rd. 10 CAN, Inc.’s annual banquet will feature wild game, survival edibles, and a full course meal catered by Cowboys BBQ. Entertainment will be provided by the Gainesville Big Band (dedicated in memory of Lelia Austin). Come hungry, come fearless, come ready to test your culinary boundaries.

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5:30pm GAINESVILLE - Satchel’s Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave. North Central Florida Blues Society presents Open Mic. night. Sign up at 5:30pm. A slice and a drink to each performer. ncfblues.org.

9:00am – 5:00pm FORT WHITE - Rum 138, 2070 SW CR 138. The Suwannee-St. John’s Sierra Club North Florida Working Group will present this first

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9:00am – 12:00pm NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W Newberry Rd. Help out in the removal of exotic coral ardisia and air yam from the park, work in the Visitor Center butterfly garden or historic site. Groups, families and individuals are welcome. Please meet at the Visitors Center; bring clippers or loppers, bug spray, and water. Dress appropriately, wear closed toe shoes, and bring work gloves. A day to give, a lifetime to enjoy. For more information, contact Sandra Cashes 352-472-1142.

CHAYAVEDA TRANSFORMATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM Thursdays, Oct. 5 – Nov. 16 6:00pm – 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Facilities Administration Building at UF, 1281 Newell Drive. The ChayaVeda™ “An Ayurvedic Approach to Nutrition and Holistic Living” Method is an immersion into the principles of Ayurvedic education and holistic living for self healing, rejuvenation and longevity, suitable for anyone wishing to learn about Ayurveda and with practical applications and tools for diet and lifestyle adapted. Take control, evolve, and thrive! Parking available in front of the building. There will be no class Nov. 2. $165, includes handouts & Chaya’s Guided Relaxation/Yoga Nidra CD. For more information and regsitration: www.ChayaVeda.com or 352-358-5005.

CHAYAYOGA HATHA SERIES Thursdays, Oct. 5 – Nov. 16 4:30pm – 5:45pm GAINESVILLE - Facilities Administration Building at UF, 1281 Newell Drive. ChayaYoga is the holistic and therapeutic application of Yoga and Ayurveda, utilizing the physical discipline of yoga postures, breathing, guided relaxation and meditation. ChayaYoga synchronizes breathing and postures, integrating body, mind and energy, exploring the flow of energy and tension release, moving without pain, gentle to moderate. Appropriate for all levels, including beginners. Parking available in front of the

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building. There will be no class Nov. 2. $50. For more information and registration: www. ChayaVeda.com, or call 352.358.5005.

12TH ANNUAL FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Saturday, Oct. 7 9:00am to 2:00pm OCALA - Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 SE Maricamp Rd. The festival features fabulous door prizes donated by the vendors, baked goods and homemade gifts perfect for the holidays. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. Interested vendors may register before Sept. 22nd. For more information on the Festival or registering as a vendor, please call 352-629-5683.

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A Southeast regional premiere! What if one thought cost you everything? The Hipp and UF School of Theatre + Dance collaborate to bring George Orwell’s best-selling literary masterpiece to the stage. This radical, award-winning adaptation explores the erosion of privacy, destruction of identity, and an Orwellian future that is as relevant now as ever.

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“We should show life neither as it is, nor as it should be, but as we see it in our dreams.” So says the would-be writer in Anton Chekhov’s modern masterpiece, “The Seagull,” performed under the direction of Tim Altmeyer. The story is set on a Russian country estate located some distance from Moscow. It is in this isolated and beautiful place where a passion for art, unrequited love and the search for one’s self unfolds.

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BOOK REVIEW BY

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

Blue Suede Shoes: The Culture of Elvis BY THOM GILBERT, FOREWORD BY KIM NOVAK c.2017, Glitterati Incorporated, $65.00 / $84.00 Canada 252 pages

orty years ago, you were All Shook Up. The death of The King was unexpected and chances are, you remember exactly where you were when you heard the news that he was gone. It wasn’t Alright, Mama; it was devastating and you still miss Elvis Presley terribly. In “Blue Suede Shoes: The Culture of Elvis” by Thom Gilbert, you’ll read about others who miss him, too. Elvis Presley, says Gilbert in his introduction, “was nothing like what

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you heard about him.” Presley’s career, for example, almost didn’t happen: according to one story here, young Presley didn’t initially want his first guitar. He wanted a rifle but his mother talked him out of it. Early in his career, Presley was publicly shy and self-conscious, sometimes questioning his purpose in life. Live mics made him tongue-tied and nervous. Still, he loved a good time, and he had more than his share of girlfriends — including one who wanted to marry him and one who definitely did not. Unfailingly polite, Presley was respectful of his elders (even two-years-olderelders), and was complimentary to fellow musicians and kind to fans. He loved to read the Bible, and he carried the New Testament with him in a traveling box, which also held jewelry he impulsively bought as gifts. “Sweet,” in fact, is a word used often in this book. “Nice” is another one, and that didn’t change as Presley’s career grew. Never taking on airs, he was “Plain as a shoe” but fame had its price, even so: friends had to disguise Presley so he could enjoy everyday pleasures like restaurants and nightclubs. Yes, some things were off-limits (Elvis wanted to be on TV’s “Laugh-In,” but

Colonel Parker wouldn’t allow it), yet when someone came up with an idea, Presley would “make it happen.” “Once Elvis touched your life,” said one friend, “you were never the same.” It’s maybe hard to tell by the photo you’re looking at here, but that’s fringe on the edge of “Blue Suede Shoes.” It’s gaudy, like an old Las Vegas showgirl costume, perhaps the kitschiest book you’d have on your shelf — but if you loved Elvis Presley, it’d be the most popular one, too. And what’s between those blue faux-suede-fabric covers? Interviews, of course: author Thom Gilbert spoke with musicians who worked with Presley, as well as co-stars, body guards, love interests, and others. But that’s not all: readers will ﬁnd pages absolutely packed with photos of things Elvis owned, gave away, lived in, wore, treasured, and used throughout his career. Beware, though: despite the uniqueness and abundance of memories here, it cannot be said that this is a widearcing book. That’s okay; it has the feel of a lush secret that’s whispered from the dressing room of a smoky casino. Who could resist? Fans can’t, that’s for sure. This book may be pricey, but you’ll know “Blue Suede Shoes” is worth it once you take a quick peek inside. If you’re a diehard Elvis aﬁcionado, you Can’t Help Falling in Love with this book. s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books.

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