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FEA TURES The Bright Leaf Brew Fest Continues to Grow

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PAWS FOR THE CAUSE

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Fall is in full swing. For many, myself included, fall is the best season. Colorful leaves and cooler temperatures bring a calm that really isn’t seen much during summer. As a kid, I used to love to play in piles of leaves with my friends. This was before technology took over households.

I had this reddish-orange and yellow KISS sweat suit that was my absolute favorite thing to wear. I completely ignored that it made me look like a walking candy corn, but today, I would justify that as getting into the fall spirit.

At night, temperatures crept a little too low to play outside, so I would spend time listening to records. KISS was great, but there was only so much rocking and rolling all night and partying every day that a seven-year-old kid could do. I remember going through my mother’s records and finding Are You Ready for the Country

by Waylon Jennings. It was probably a strike in the rock-and-roll rule book, but I gave Waylon a spin. The song “MacArthur Park (Revisited)” made me look at music differently. It was the first time, I really sat and paid attention to lyrics. It made me feel like I was at the park. Jimmy Webb, who wrote the song, says, “Everything in the song was visible. There’s nothing in it that’s fabricated. The old men playing checkers by the trees, the cake that was left out in the rain, all the things that are talked about in the song are things I actually saw.” It’s not just a song. It’s a story.

Cold fall nights and Waylon Jennings

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I moved on to great storytellers like Jim Croce. Today, my favorite songs are the ones where you can get lost in the lyrics.

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In this issue, we visit with three local singers and songwriters to get a deeper look at their influences and what inspires them to create. We also take a trip to Reid Street Gallery in Chatham with Alisa Davis who is director of the gallery. Colin Brady gives readers insight on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. We roll back time to the beginnings of Bright Leaf Brew Fest which is in its in ninth year. Each year, the brew fest grows and blends great craft beer with excellent entertainment.

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If you’ve never listened to “MacArthur Park (Revisited)” by Waylon Jennings, do yourself a favor and give it a spin.

It’s a sad song about a breakup, but it gives you the feels. And, it teaches a valuable lesson about not leaving cake in the rain. (Who would do that?)

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HE SAID...

Both of us think we are still young. While talking with my eighty-eight-year old mother recently, she implied that she doesn’t think of herself as being old. She still thinks of herself as a young widowed lady who hasn’t found the right man yet. She still has dreams and aspirations and thoughts of taking trips and buying shoes and eating at nice restaurants. My point is that as we age, we don’t realize that we really are getting older.

Every day is another day of getting up, getting dressed, eating breakfast, and planning.

The day may be a regular routine, like a hair appointment on Thursday, lunch with a friend on Tuesday, and going to church on Sunday. I guess we still have dreams and ideas of accomplishing something before we die.

I don’t want this to sound eerie or even depressing, but the fact is we need to face our demise, so we can accomplish goals not reached when we were younger.

I have put together a list of facts relative to aging so we can work together to make our demise easier.

Fact Number One: We’re not getting any younger. Now, that is profound. What I mean by this is that as we grow older, we might not be physically able to accomplish some things we could get done now.

Fact Number Two: Life is short. Bet you didn’t see that one coming. What I mean by that is we have been doing the same thing as a routine for the past few years. We deviate little from our daily habits, and maybe we need to before it’s too late.

Fact Number Three: The older we get the more friends we are losing. This is really a hard one because we see it every week in the obits. Maybe we need reach out more often to our friends.

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Suddenly, I am married to a life coach. We met when we were sixteen-years old. At our ages now, you have just discovered that we are getting old and need to be living more.

What has taken you so long? I have been telling you for years we need to travel abroad, experience eating different kinds of foods, share the responsibilities of work around the house more often, and the list just goes on and on. For heaven’s sake, get out of your comfort zone.

When was the last time you asked me to fly to Paris? When was the last time you asked me in the middle of the week to go to a movie or play?

When was the last time you asked me to go visit friends or invite friends over for a cookout?

Don’t get me wrong, I am not blaming our boring, desperately habitual routine of living solely on you. And I’m not complaining because I do all the gardening, cleaning, and making our house look presentable just in case someone was to stumble in by mistake one day.

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I agree wholeheartedly with everything you are saying, but guess what? We have both known who was in charge of our daily lives for many years. We are in charge, we make our daily decisions, and we choose to live a boring, daily routine.

I suggest we sit down together and make a list of all the things we don’t like about our lives and all the things we like about our lives.

With this list we will have a roadmap we both agree on to change our routine. I will go first. I say we fly to Paris Friday night for supper. Now, it is your turn.

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Festival was hatched. Later the name was switched to the Bright Leaf Brew Fest.

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Bright Leaf Brew Fest (Brew Fest) is an annual event held the second Saturday in November.

Brew Fest is entering its ninth year and has sold out the previous five years. More than 100 beers and ciders from over 40 breweries will be available to sample.

The idea for the Bright Leaf Brew Fest came about in 2008, on the front porch of a beach rental house on the third day of an unusual, spring tropical storm. The owner of the house came by to check on the tenants and the roof during the storm. As it turned out, the owner of the house was a beer judge and traveled around to different events judging beer.

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Brew Fest was originally organized by the City of Danville’s Parks and Recreation department, along with several local craft beer enthusiasts, and home brew fans who were invited to join the planning committee. The goal was to showcase Danville as a cool place for a wellorganized event, unlike any in our area. Brew Fest serves to educate the local population on the craft beer experience. After a couple of years, in order for the event to continue to grow and prosper, the Danville Harvest Jubilee became the sponsor with support from Danville Parks and Recreation. Today, planning and organizing are done by the Bright Leaf Brew Fest Committee, many of whom were members of the original planning committee. This committee is made up of a group of dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours year round to make sure this event continues to be an award-winning fall event.

Brew Fest has scheduled an impressive lineup of entertainment to compliment the beer and cider samplings. “The Bright Leaf Brew Fest attempts to do something a little out of the box.

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events,” says Henry Walker. Artists will perform on two stages throughout the day until 8:30pm.

This year’s performers include master of the slide guitar, John Emil, who has supplied music for many television shows including Dateline and The Voice. The Harwell Grace Band plays an eclectic mix of bluegrass, traditionals, and covers. At the request of the audience HGB has played anything from Johnny Cash to The Talking Heads to Louis Armstrong. The Molly Ross Band pays homage to the “Golden Age” of bluegrass. Father and son duo David and Mason Via will take the stage. David has penned many chart-topping hits for artists including Ronnie Bowman and Larry Keel. One of David’s most cherished honors was Jeanette Carter’s request that David’s song, “Lord Keep the Light On,” be performed at her funeral, sung by Carter Family friend and legendary country artist Marty Stuart. Mason has received critical acclaim for his debut record, Up, Up, Up. Providence, North Carolina native Rick Keen will entertain with his soulful country, bluegrassrooted, rockabilly. Rick has been a special guest at the Grand Ole Opry and has toured 28 states. Folk/Alt Country songwriter Jason Springs, who recently opened for BJ Barham, will be playing the VIP tent. So, get your VIP tickets early. Walker adds, “Each year, we set out to bring recognition to local entertainment former our area. Last year, we recognized Tony Rice. This year, we will recognize Lynwood Lundsford. He has toured with Lost and Found

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and Jimmy Martin. Lynwood can be seen on RFD TV on Saturday nights.”

Since its first year in 2008, Brew Fest has seen significant growth and experienced many changes. That first event was held in the Community Room of the Danville Community Market where just over 500 attendees sampled approximately 40 craft beers offered for tastings. The second year, it doubled in size and took over the entire Community Market with nearly 1,000 attendees. By the fourth year, the event was a sellout with over 1,500 in attendance and over 100 craft beers from which to sample. That same year, VIP tickets were added, along with an outdoor tent that included food and exclusive beers, which provided a unique experience for our VIP guests. During our fifth year, in 2012, Danville’s Train Wreck Home Brew Club shared samples of their talents in the sold out VIP area. Many VIPs favored the distinctive tastes created by our local home brewers. With each subsequent year, organizers have strived to make each year’s festival better than the last, and the 9th annual Bright Leaf Brew Fest will not disappoint.

Bright Leaf Brew Fest will take place at Danville’s Historic Community Market on Saturday, November 12th from 3:00 PM until 8:30 PM. For more information about this event, please visit www.blbf.org.

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Most music heard on popular radio these days has a shelf-life that rivals a carton of Almond Milk, it’s a little longer than dairy, but you don’t really want to drink it when it’s stale. A catchy chorus and happy beat are nice, but soon, it’s replaced by another forgetful ‘summertime’ hit. A song with staying power has something these pop hits lack – a great story.

The term “songwriter” has been tossed around the news and social media recently.

In October, Bob Dylan, arguably one of the greatest songwriters of all time, won the Nobel Peace Prize in Literature. Dylan’s win is important, not only because he is the first musician to be honored, but it also elevates great songs to the level of great novels and poetry. There are two sides to the debate of whether a song should hold the same weight as a novel. After the announcement that Dylan won, a novelist who shall not be named, asked, “But does this mean I can win a Grammy?” Sure, the question

was probably a dab of jest with a shot of passive aggressive, but it sums up the whole argument. There will always be people who argue a song’s lyrics do not hold the same value as a novel. Months, sometimes years of research and writing go into a novel.

“Fight for Your Right” was written in less than five minutes on napkins. The Beastie Boys rapped about fighting for rights to party, but more importantly, they told an infectious story that everyone caught and sang along with in 1986 and still do to this day when the song is played at parties. According to the Beatles Bible, John Lennon used a variety of media including a Majorcan hotel bill and New York Hilton stationary to jot down lyrics for “Imagine” hinting that it took some time to write the classic. A great story shouldn’t be defined by the time it takes to write or its length. And songwriters should be recognized as storytellers.

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I’m a novelist and some of the best stories I’ve read were song lyrics. “The Uptown Poker Club” by Jerry Reed takes you on a three and half minute ride of Bill Jackson dealing with the shady doings of Clyde, Jessie, Leroy, and the poker club. Jim Croce was so good at telling stories that in “Operator” you can feel the caller’s loneliness as he tries to convince the operator he’s doing fine. Great lyrics invoke emotion and make great stories.

Our area is fortunate to boast many singers and songwriters. Jason Springs, Matt Crowder, and Ernest Galindo took the time to lower the curtains and allow us to delve into what made them want to become singers and songwriters.

Jason Springs grew up in Danville before moving to Louisiana at age seventeen. “I fell in love with the South and the culture that was there. I was young and thought I knew everything, so when my family decided to move back to Virginia, and I was going off to school in Mississippi, I decided to stay as far away from ‘home’ as possible. I ended up moving back to Baton Rouge, working different odd jobs, including a few in the golf business, which ended up taking me up and down the east coast for a few years.

After time in Myrtle Beach, Connecticut, and Louisiana again, I finally ended up back in the state of Virginia. I guess the older I got, the more I felt that I needed to be closer to my family and the ‘home’ that I ran from for so long,” Springs says.

Springs grew up in a musical household. He says, “Mom sang. Dad sang. I remember when I was younger there was always music on. James Taylor. The Eagles. The Steve Miller Band. I guess it was just in my bones from day one. I’ve always had a love for music; the stories, lyrics, melodies, harmonies. I’m a sucker for a spot on harmony, nothing beats it.”

Springs developed an ear for music at an early age. He started playing bass at sixteen when his church’s youth band needed a bass player. Springs adds, “Once we moved to Louisiana, the group of guys I hung out with all played some sort of instrument. Our weekend hang out was sitting around a fire while they all took turns playing songs with all of us singing. Eventually, I got my hands on one of their acoustic guitars. That started 18 SHOWCASE Magazine

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it all. The more I played, the more I wanted to write my own songs, and the rest is kind of history.” Springs learned how to play guitar by watching and asking questions. “In Louisiana, it was Stephen, David, and Chris. In Virginia, it was always Matt Crowder. They’re all ridiculous players, so I benefited enormously from them. I guess I’ve got about seven years or so of acoustic guitar under my belt now. I’m nowhere near as good as any of those four guys, they’d still run circles around me any day. But, three chords and the truth, that’s all we need, right?” Springs smiles.

Springs notes that his taste in music has changed numerous times over the years.

These days, he spends most of his time listening to Red Dirt Country. Some of the artists Springs is spinning are John Moreland, Jason Isbell, BJ Barham/American Aquarium, David Ramirez, and John Fullbright. He also lists the Turnpike Troubadours as a favorite, likening them to a modern day Charlie Daniels Band. “I seem to pay attention much more to the music I’m listening to as a whole these days. As a songwriter and musician you have to always try to better yourself. Songwriting is a muscle, and like anything, the more you do it, the better you get (hopefully). I find myself studying the songwriters I listen to all the time.

Sometimes it’s the small things like phrasing or dialect in the way their words are sung. Other times, it’s the way the lyrics are written, how they go about drawing the listener in with descriptions, or even what point of view they write from. All of these elements together are what makes a good song.”

In October, Springs had the opportunity to open for one of his favorite artists, BJ Barham who was supporting his latest record Rockingham, which happens to be Springs’ favorite album. “It was my first ‘full circle’ moment as an artist, as BJ has been a huge inspiration in my writing for many years now.

Six years ago, I saw his band, American Aquarium, in Louisiana, and it changed the way I approached songwriting completely.

It made me start viewing music in a new way and made me push myself more to become better at songwriting. Not only that, but it opened up a world of new artists that I’d never known existed before, all of which have now become huge influences in how I approach my craft as an artist. So, to have the chance to share a stage with BJ for a night was a huge deal for me, and one that I’m extremely grateful to have experienced,” Springs says.

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Springs has written original music for about five years. The culmination of these writing sessions is his debut album Blue Collar Bones & Busted Knuckles which will be released on November 26. “The songs were written simply by me and an acoustic guitar, but the album is a full band effort that we recorded at Music Mania Recording Company in Burlington, North Carolina. The owner of the studio, Jeremy Thomas, is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet, and one heck of a drummer, musician, and producer. With his help, along with Matt Crowder on electric guitar, and Josh Moss on bass, it turned out better than I could have ever imagined. These boys are musicians. They are true professionals in their craft, and I think it shows in what we’ve created together,” Springs says.

For Springs, it’s been a solid ten-year process of getting to the point to share Blue Collar Bones & Busted Knuckles with the world. The album’s theme focuses on the last decade of his life. “There’s talk of my time in Louisiana and the relationships I experienced while there. It tackles young years of rebellion, messing up in life, and idiot choices. Then, there’s parts that tackle self-analyzation, and the fact that we screw up as people, and have to be able to step back and find our own faults and acknowledge them. The album to me is one of growth, and one that hopefully shows my own improvement as a person. It’s tricky when you put your own faults out there for others to see. It’s refreshing in a sense, but also terrifying. You’re exposed.

Vulnerable. I’ve tried to make this album as honest as I possibly could, and I’m very proud of the finished product.”

On November 26, there will be a release party for Blue Collar Bones & Busted Knuckles at 2 Witches Winery & Brewery. “It’ll be a full band show with the guys who helped me record, Blue Collar Bones & Busted Knuckles,” and we’ll have Seeking Ever, a California native now residing in Danville, and Morgan Wade, and up-and-coming songwriter from Floyd, Virginia, opening the night. If you’re going to make it to a show, that’s the one you’re going to want to be at,” Springs concludes. The show will be free to the public.

Springs will also be performing at the 9th Annual Bright Leaf Brew Fest on November 12.

“How Do You Get You Get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice.”

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Matt Crowder says he was born in January 1987 during one of the worst snow storms to hit Danville – 21 inches on the 21st of January.

Like many musicians, he was introduced to music at an early age. “Mom would always sing while she rocked me. Specifically, ‘You Are My Sunshine.’ That one has always been pretty significant in our family. Dad played in bands when I was growing up. Even at three or four, I would tag along to his rehearsals.

Typically, one of the other band member’s girlfriend would babysit me, but I’d always try to sneak into the music room whenever the opportunity presented itself,” Crowder says.

Crowder officially started playing guitar at age fourteen. “I took a trip to The Music Post with a friend and even though I didn’t play, I fell in love with this one guitar. When I got home, I begged my parents to buy it for me. They couldn’t afford it, so I asked my grandmother. She was hesitant because she didn’t really have the money either. But, she gave me a bucket of quarters. Dad and I sat on the floor of our living room that night counting and rolling them. The next day we went to The Music Post, and we had exactly enough to buy that guitar.”

There were always instruments – keyboards, guitars, drums -- around Crowder’s house.

“Having all that influence at home and seeing my dad play really gave me the desire to learn. Dad showed me a few chords, but I was impatient, always wanting to learn the next thing. It was very much like the picture on a puzzle box. ‘Ok that’s what it looks like.

How do I put it together?’ He’d show me the picture, and it was up to me to figure it out.

I’ve always been more of an autodidact when it comes to music. I observe and absorb,” Crowder says.

It didn’t take long before Crowder played for an audience. He got his start playing in a “laid back southern Baptist church where the hymns mostly consisted of Hank Williams’ ‘I Saw the Light’ and Johnny Cash’s ‘Daddy Sang Bass.’” It was there that Crowder began playing bass. He dabbles with many instruments, but the guitar is his go to. He adds, “The music really doesn’t change from instrument to instrument...only the way it’s produced.”

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sources. But, just like playing an instrument, writing takes practice. I’ve written songs I’m extremely proud of and some that I’d rather no one ever hear,” he laughs. “But, I always try to allow myself the freedom to be creative.”

His taste in music fluctuates. “I love all of that old school country, but there’s definitely some rock & roll in my blood. I always tell people I grew up on Hank Williams and The Beatles.

That dichotomy of the obvious and the abstract has had a long lasting effect on the way I write.” When asked about his favorite record, Crowder says it’s like a musical carousel. One day, it’s The Wall by Pink Floyd.

Ask him another day and it’s Willie Nelson’s Redheaded Stranger or Leon Russell’s Hank Wilson’s Back! or Gary Clark Jr’s The Story of Sonny Boy Slim. But, today, Crowder says, “Right now, it’s gotta be Blue Collar Bones & Busted Knuckles by Jason Springs. They’re great songs, and I played the electric guitar parts on the album, so I may be a bit biased.”

He laughs again.

You can catch Crowder playing at KickBack Jack’s in Danville every Wednesday 9-12 pm and Frank’s Italian Restaurant every other

Thursday 7-10 pm. On weekends, he travels, playing shows throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Soon, Crowder will be adding connecting states to the list. He also hosts and produces a podcast called The D Chord where he interviews musicians and features original music. It’s available for free on Soundcloud and iTunes with new episodes coming out every Tuesday.

Music has always been close to Ernest Galindo who performs as Seeking Ever.

Galindo grew up in Southern California and has played in bands ever since middle school. “I played whatever instrument they would let me play. I also wrote for most of them,” Galindo says. He attributes his father being a songwriter to his aspiration to write songs. He continues, “After various endeavors surrounding the music industry, I decided what I wanted most was to play. Now, I’ll play whatever I can get my hands on, and wherever anyone will have me.”

Practice, practice, and more practice is the approach Galindo takes when it comes to tackling a new instrument or song. “I just keep playing something until I think it sounds good to me. It’s a lot of long hours of repetition.

Usually, the initial idea is nowhere close to what it becomes at the end,” he says.

Life, events that happen to him or around the world, empathy and sympathy for others are a few of the things that become building blocks for Galindo’s songs. He adds, “Sometimes one moment can inspire a million songs, and sometimes songs are made up of a million moments. It just depends on how everything pans out.”

On November 26, Galindo will perform at Jason Springs’ record release party at 2 Witches Winery & Brewery.

Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame likens his songwriting to extending a hand to the listener. And that’s the definition of great song in a nutshell. Today, when you hear Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” you wonder what happened to Tommy and Gina. Did they make it?

A great songwriter wants the listener to be a part of the story. Or as Jason Springs says, you want them around the campfire singing along with you.

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There aren’t many people who have the same place of business on their resume for 30 plus years. But, Colin Brady is one of those people. His first job was at Chick-fil-A, and today, he owns and operates both Danville locations. Brady says, “I started working for Chick-fil-A in 1980 for a man named Larry Meadows. I wasn’t excited about working in a restaurant but a friend of my mom’s told me that I would like working for Larry. “ Brady was 16 when went to work at the restaurant, by 17 he was a night manager working 40 hours a week while going to school. “During my last summer working for Larry, I traveled for Chick-fil-A on a marketing team where we traveled across the country to different Chick-fil-A restaurants and helped market the business,” Brady adds. In 1986, Brady helped to open the first free-standing Chickfil-A in Atlanta, Georgia. He attributes his career path to Meadows. “It was Larry’s influence that steered me. I knew when I was 18-years old what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” Brady says.

After high school, Brady attended UNCC where he majored in business administration.

“When I graduated I traveled for Chick-fil-A running locations in Ohio and New Jersey,” he says. During this time, Brady was trying to find a place that was a right fit to settle down. At the time, Chick-fil-A had about 350 store nationwide with 30 to 40 new locations in the works. One existing location became

available, and it happened to be in Danville.

“When I visited Danville, I liked the city, the mall was already open for a few years, and the restaurant was doing average business.

I liked the small-town feel, but I was still close to North Carolina where I grew up and my family lived,” Brady says.

Brady was 23-years old when he got his first location in Piedmont Mall. He had to learn quickly about being an entrepreneur.

“I learned a lot while working for others, but it is very different when it is all on your shoulders,” he says. Brady cites Larry Meadows and Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, as his biggest influences. “Both were Christian business men that helped me become who I am today.”

Brady has learned many lessons along this journey, but one thing sticks out. “Truett’s favorite bible verse was Proverbs 22:1 ‘A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.’ He would share that with people when he was asked to speak. I have always done my best to remember that and try to live by that bit of knowledge.” Brady recalls many times that he could have taken short cuts to save time or money, but he understands his name is more important and harder to earn back than money or time.

He also lives by the rule of treating others the way he would like to be treated. Brady says, “We have many guests who eat with us every day and feel like family, and we have many who we don’t see near as often, but my team does a very good job of treating all guests with respect. Our customers have come to expect a high level of service from my team and quickly let us know if there is something not quite right. We take all feedback as important and try to learn and get better each day.”

Brady offers some advice to budding entrepreneurs. “Most people look at business owners and see only the good things. They think all you have to do is open the door and stand back. There is a lot of pressure running a business and being responsible for the 70 to 80 people who count on you for their job. Anyone who thinks they want to go into business for themselves needs to be prepared to work hard, very hard. I have been fortunate over the years to have many valuable team members to help me along the way.”

When Brady isn’t working he enjoys spending time with wife of 21 years, Sandra, and working on his farm where they have a few horses and two dogs.

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It is said that home is where the heart is. For Kristen Gusler, her heart and her home have always been in Danville. After graduating from Tunstall High School in 2003, she attended Patrick Henry Community College where she received her associate degree in fine arts, before graduating cum laude in 2007 from Longwood University with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in photography.

Today, Kristen is the owner of KG Graphics, a graphic design and printing company.

“Every person has creative ideas on how things should be done, but not everyone has an eye for color, placement, or design, which is exactly what we do at KG Graphics,” Gusler says. “We are able to design and print anything; from corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers, books), marketing materials (business cards, brochures, postcards, etc.), advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging, signage, invitations, t-shirts, and more.” Gusler says her goal is to bring people’s ideas to life.

Gusler’s success, however, didn’t happen overnight. She started freelancing straight out of college and saw that the Danville area had a need for her services. While freelancing, she worked as an in-house designer for a local company for five

years. After gaining a significant number of customers while freelancing, Gusler decided to go out on her own full time.

She opened KG Graphics in the Danville River District, where she has now been for four years. “I quickly outgrew the space I first began in, so in the summer of 2016 we expanded and remodeled to a new larger space to better serve all of our customers,” says Gusler. “Through growth, we now have a team of designers to better suit your needs.”

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When Gusler isn’t hard at work at KG Graphics, she loves painting, as well as spending time with her horses and other animals, she and her husband Ryan have at home.

Gusler’s drive and passion for what she does, as well as for this area she calls home, is evident to see. She goes above and beyond for her customers, and that shows in her quality of work.

For Gusler, Danville is the perfect place for her to be. “I like Danville because it is a big/little town that has a lot of growth potential,” she says. “The city is a perfect size with rural counties nearby.” But there is something even simpler that keeps Gusler in our area. “Danville is my home, and there is no place like home,” she says. Truer words have never been spoken. www.showcasemagazine.com

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Art has always held a special place within Alisa Davis. She says, “The arts have been a part of my life since childhood. Coloring was absolutely my favorite thing to do, and really, still is.” Without a conscious effort, Davis has always surrounded herself with art in its many forms. “I played flute and bass drum in high school band, and took all the dance classes, from ballet to tap which is my favorite. I never really tried drawing much, other than the typical notebook cover graffiti, until my art degree required it of me, and the same with painting and pottery. I am able to do all, but I would never refer to myself as an artist. My limited abilities just make me appreciate the dedication of an artist that much more,” Davis says.

Davis grew up in Danville and went on to Mary Baldwin College where she received

a degree in art with an emphasis on interior design. She practiced interior design in Danville during the ‘90s and early 2000s.

“Somehow, I ended up handling advertising for some of the places I worked, and that eventually led to a new adventure in advertising sales, which I enjoyed for over eight years,” Davis says.

Her love of art led Davis to Reid Street Gallery where she serves as director. The gallery which is located one block off Main Street in Chatham, is housed in a renovated warehouse. “It is essentially a heartfelt gesture by Ben and Betty Davenport to add to the quality of life in Chatham and the surrounding area. I am beyond grateful to be a part of this project,” Davis adds.

Reid Street Gallery sells local and regional art and holds classes, workshops, and special events. “We also have some fantastic greeting cards and a nice snack bar area where people can have a cup of coffee and a snack while meeting friends, or just enjoying a break from a busy day,” Davis says.

Davis is inspired by “those who do not let anything hold them back.” That inspiration carries over with regard to the future of Reid Street Gallery. “Our goal, as it has been from the beginning, is primarily to remain open to the demands of the community,” Davis says. Currently, the gallery is only occupying about one-fourth of the building, and there are plans to expand in the coming months.

Davis continues, “We will be adding another classroom and a pottery studio. We are also working on expanding our snack bar area and adding some light retail. The concept for the expanded snack bar will accommodate cooking classes. We are always open to input and feedback from the community.”

When Davis is not at the gallery, she likes to spend time with her husband, Tim, their four children, six dogs, and three cats.

“We are always looking for talented new artists who may visit our website reidstreetgallery.com to submit artwork for consideration. Artwork is accepted on consignment,” Davis concludes.

Reid Street Gallery is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Friday, 10am-6pm.

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by Paulette Dean Executive Director Danville Humane Society

Several years ago, we received a call from a person who had made a delivery to an address about 20 miles away from the shelter. In a fenced area beside the house, she saw a skeletal white horse and she said, “I looked in that poor horse’s eyes and promised her I would get her some help.”

We went to the address, were sickened by the sight of that poor horse, and made a similar promise to her. We left to arrange to a boarding Who can resist this cute beagle place, as well as a way face? She’s about 8 weeks old. to transport the horse after she was seized.

We had given Pittsylvania County Animal Control a horse trailer a few years before, and they willingly let us use it.

After Tony Hogan of JJ Hogan towing pulled the trailer for us and helped us load the horse, we took her to Brosville Animal Clinic to be boarded.

That is when something happened that I will never forget.

This horse, really just a skeletal frame with skin stretched over it and a pair of hauntingly sad eyes, walked down from the trailer. She stood there as we told the veterinarians about the last few hours. She listened as I said that the delivery woman had made a promise that we had also embraced. The weak horse walked over to me and nudged my shoulder. I knew in that instance what the horse was As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, may we do so with gratitude for what we have. SM

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GW Eagles @ Magna Vista – Come see the Eagles wrap up the regular season at Magna Vista. 7pm.

Ferrum College @ Averett Cougars – The Cougars host USA South Conference rival Ferrum College. 6pm.Frank R. Campbell Stadium.

Throw Paint at Cancer!

– Next Session – Register Today!

Throw Paint at Cancer! is a free, exciting peer to peer support program for cancer patients and survivors to express themselves through art, brought to the community by The Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia, an outreach arm of VCU Massey Cancer Center. Pictured is a painting by participant Becky Stephens.

The series consists of continuing

For more information, contact the Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia, 434.421.3060, or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu.

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Disney’s Mulan JR - A heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. With hit songs and a story packed with action, humor and heart, Disney’s Mulan JR. brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility.

Times vary. The Historic North Theatre.

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eight week sessions. The next 8 week session begins on Thursday, September 22, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History Swanson Studio. The following session will start December 1. No previous art experience is required. There is no cost to sign up and all supplies are provided. The talented and dynamic instructor is artist, preservationist and cancer survivor Cynthia Hubbard, MFA. What a wonderful opportunity to learn about painting, have fun and enjoy the fellowship of other cancer survivors. You can enjoy the Throw Paint at Cancer! artists’ work exhibited at four Regional Library Systems through the month of September. Throw Paint at Cancer! is made possible with the generous support of Danville Regional Medical Center and hosted at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. Space is limited so don’t wait - Register today!

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Huntingdon College @ Averett Cougars – The Cougars host USA South Conference rival Huntingdon College. 1pm. Frank R. Campbell Stadium.

Bright Leaf Brew Fest – Be a part of the 9th annual Bright Leaf Brew Fest.

This is a 21 and over event. 3-8:30pm.

Danville Community Market.

Science After Dark - Enjoy an astronomy feature in the digital dome followed by an educator led journey through the night sky in the Cosmic Expeditions planetarium show. At nightfall, peer through our telescopes and see firsthand some of the wonders of the nighttime sky (weather permitting).

5:30pm Danville Science Center. $5 discounted general admission. Free for members and college students with college ID. Mipso Live – Mipso’s debut record Dark Holler Pop hit #8 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts. Come check the band out as it performs songs from the new album Old Time Reverie. 8pm. The Rives Theatre. Martinsville. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at doors.

Elf, The Musical, Jr. – Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-ofwater comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Times vary. The Prizery. South Boston Holiday Bazaar – Get the perfect holiday gifts. Over 90 vendors selling crafts, jewelry, pottery, artwork, and more. 8am2pm. Danville Community Market.

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November CaleNdar of eveNts Weekly In november Mondays Gentle Yoga with Lorrie Laming 4:30 Begin your week with a gentle yoga practice designed to relax and restore.

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Tuesday Tai Chi with Wynona Witcher 10:00 $10 per person.

Tuesdays Urban Line Dancing with Bryan Price 6:00 Super fun dance moves will give you a fun workout!

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Wednesdays Art After School with Annette Eberly, Ages 7-9 3:45-4:45 $55 per month. Students will learn the elements and principles of art.

Thursdays Art After School with Annette Eberly, Ages 10 & up 3:45-4:45 $55 per month. Students will learn the elements and

NOVEMBER November 2&9 Hand Lettering with Brandon Lewis.

6:00 Easy techniques to make addressing your Christmas cards extra special! $40 includes all supplies and instruction, plus refreshments.

Minimum number of students required, please register by October 31.

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November 3 Learn to Sketch with Todd Giles.

6:30 The sketch is the beginning of every art project, from painting to pottery, to sculpture. Learn techniques to capture the essence of your subject. $125 for six weeks, includes all supplies and instruction.

November 15 Fused Glass Bowl or Vase with 6:00

Alleen Wilson of Gallery 22 in Martinsville.

$45 includes all supplies and instruction. Please register for this class

by Nov. 8. Minimum number of students required.

November 16 Design your own Christmas Cards with 6:00

Sweet Southern Design/ Heather Reynolds.

$40 includes all supplies, instruction and refreshments. You will have two designs to choose from, and your original work will be printed onto 20 5 x 7 notecards with envelopes.

November 18 The Big Chill with Dos Guitars.

6:00-9:00 $20 per person, includes two drink tickets. Come and relax with some music and friends before the holiday season really gets underway.

Concessions and beverages available.

November 19 Lighted Orbs with Mikel Pugh.

11:00 $10 includes supplies and instruction. Bring your own 100 light strand in any color to get started on your holiday decor!

Please register for this class by November 5.

Gallery will be closed Nov. 24- 28 November 29 Painted Ornaments with Sweet Southern Design 6:00 /Heather Reynolds $40 includes all supplies, instruction, and refreshments. Please register for this class by November 22, minimum number of students required.

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Not So Common – Common Sense!

A Perspective on Public Schools – Do we believe in each other?

by Stan Jones, Superintendent of Danville Public Schools

I must admit that at times I can become very cynical about how are schools are viewed and perceived by the community we serve. The problem with this kind of thinking is that it does not change our work or mission. Our mission in Danville Public Schools is simple: Improving Learning. This means not only improving learning for our students but for everyone – teachers, administrators, parents, bus drivers, food services staff, maintenance and custodial staff, clerical and support staff, instructional paraprofessionals, school board members, business and community leaders, and those who do not have children in our schools.

Given this charge, every decision we make as an organization is about getting better at meeting the needs of each student.

Meeting the needs of each and every child in our care is a task that at the very least is extremely challenging and complex.

Stated more candidly – how do we prepare each child for a very rapidly changing and technical world? The answer to this question is not only what happens in the classroom but also what happens at home, in the community, and in the all the hours when students are not in school.

As superintendent, my role is to lead learning during the 6 – 7 hours of each school day. Part of this role and responsibility requires that I make decisions that may seem arbitrary. The fact is that I must make decisions that I believe are best for our students individually and collectively aimed at enhancing learning for each and every student. As an example, during the past several months, I have reassigned staff under the authority given to me by law and local school board policies. These decisions are aimed at aligning the skills of the individuals who are reassigned with needs in schools and in the school division. These decisions are the work of a dynamic team of professional learners and leaders that I commonly refer to as the senior leadership team of cabinet. The senior leadership team members include: Dr. Juliet Jennings, Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Kathy Osborne, Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Sandra Andrews, Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Melissa Newton, Executive Director of Accountability and School Improvement. As a team, we are focused on what is best for our most important citizens – our children! Our meetings are about all things related to Danville Public Schools across all departments, functions, and duties aimed at fulfilling the mission of – Improving Learning.

the quality of learning in our schools. These factors include variables such as: school climate, instructional leadership, student achievement data use and analysis, and community engagement. Of these factors, student achievement data is the most quantifiable. The others are more difficult to measure.

The goal of any decision is to ensure that leadership skills are appropriate for the challenges or needs of the school, department or entity.

In summary, teamwork means that we share a common ideal and embrace a common goal. Ideal teamwork means that regardless of differences, we strive shoulder to shoulder, confident in one another’s faith, trust, and commitment. In the end, teamwork can be summed in a few words – we must believe in each other! In Danville Public Schools, we are striving to do what is good and right for children.

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TIDBITS FROM THE NOVEMBER 2016 ISSUE

Beer can be used a hair conditioner. Beer’s basic ingredients – malt and hops—are full of protein that can help to repair damaged hair. It’s also good for making hair shine brighter.

PAGE 10 Belgian has around 400 different brands of beer.

Hops is poisonous to animals.

Keep that in mind if you’re a home brewer.

Beer color is directly related to malt content.

THE BRIGHT LEAF BREW FEST CONTINUES TO GROW See page 10

Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass.

In 1814, a vat carrying the equivalent of 3,500 barrels of beer cracked and created a beer wave that flooded London.

SINGERS AND Catching Time in a Bottle Through Song See page 16

PAGE 16 Jim Croce’s “Operator” was inspired by his time in the military where he watched soldiers line up at the phones to call home and ask if the Dear John letter was true.

“The Bird” by Jerry Reed is a short story set to music. It’s the tale of a swindler and his bird who does spot on impressions of Wille Nelson and George Jones.

In 1965, Bob Dylan sent a shock through the folk music when he plugged in and went electric with the release of Bringing It All Back Home.

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The Beastie Boys “Fight For Your Right” reached number 7 on the Billboard 100 and was named one the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.

Willie Nelsons’ Red Headed Stranger is a concept album about a fugitive on the run from the law after murdering his wife and her lover.

This is what commitment looks like...

This is what commitment looks like...

Centra Danville Medical Center is now open!

Centra Danville Medical Center is now open!

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Vinit Jalandhara, MD Vinit Jalandhara, MD Rachel McGee, DO

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James PA Susan Alig, Dhivianathan, MD Susan Ibarra, Dhivianathan, MD Maria MD

Rachel McGee,MD DO James Milam, James Milam, MD

Laurie Taylor, FNP NP Charlotte Williams, Charlotte Williams, NP

Maria Ibarra, MD *Our PrimeCare east clinic at 404 Airport Road will remain at its current location. *Our PrimeCare east clinic at 404 Airport Road will remain at its current location.

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