Out 'N About - September 2012

Mark Your Calendar

for the 35th Annual Apple Festival

Friday & Saturday, October 5th & 6th!

Photos Courtesy of the Erwin Record

Corner Nest Antique Mall:

Offering unique items from wide variety of vendors plus great food!

Elizabethton, TN. --- With the lazy days of summer lingering around what better place to visit than Corner Nest Antique Mall, a 30,000 square foot establishment offering something for everyone.

On a recent visit to the Corner Nest, located near the downtown business district, we spied Rick and Shirley Malone’s whimsical outhouse sitting next to their beautiful hand-made red stained island. From Blountville, the Malone’s, “can make literally make anything hand crafted,” said Robin Blackwell, proprietor of Corner Nest Antique Mall. “Their items are very popular and they work hard to present unique items that our customers enjoy.”

The Malone couple has been in the antique business for over 15 years.

Down from the Malone’s booth on the first floor of the store is equally inviting hand-made furniture by Bobby Bullock. His ability to hand-craft furniture also has his items in high demand.

And, you won’t want to miss browsing through “Peggy and Ernie’s” booth. They present a wide assortment of primitive items as well as Tiffany Lamps and salt glazed pottery.

After venturing upstairs to

Corner Nest Antique Mall 100 West Elk Avenue Elizabethton, TN 423-547-9111 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am-6 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am-8 pm Sunday 10 am-6 pm

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this massive mall, we found ourselves getting a little hungry so we stopped in for some comfort food at the Corner Nest Café, located just inside Corner Nest as you come through the front door.

Jean Fitzgerald, who began cooking at the popular Raymond’s Restaurant years ago [ you might remember it was located next to the Franklin Pool] was busy cooking up some comfort food. Jean specializes in offering “country cooking” at very affordable prices. “We offer lunch specials for one price that includes your drink and a desert,” she said with a smile. “And that includes our Sunday dinner.

“Everything is homemade and affordable which is what everyone is looking for these days.”

Jean offers a variety of soups and sandwiches, fresh cooked vegetables, and different dishes daily to compliment a delicious and hardy lunch.

Her sister, Mary Presnell, says she’ll be there to help as well as other members of the family.

“And kids who come in here with their parents might just want a peanut-butter-and- jelly sandwich. We’ll have those too!”

And, she added, “You also have to have soup beans and cornbread sometimes; And, Mary’s homemade potato soup is to die for.”

Jean will also be making fresh cakes, pies and cookies. “And, if you need a cake for a special occasion or event, just give us a call,” she said. “We’ll take care of your special order.”

The beautifully decorated Corner Nest dining room is also available for parties, baby showers, bridal events, birthday parties and business luncheons.

“It’s an elegant atmosphere,” Mary points out. “The table sittings with the cloth napkins and bright gold chargers make you feel special. We want people to come here and enjoy a meal with their family and friends at an affordable price. Whenever they think of going somewhere for lunch or a special event, we want them to come here.”

Corner Nest Café Inside Corner Nest Antique Mall 100 West Elk Avenue • Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643

Downhome Cooking Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday Special Orders Available Phone: 423-543-6378

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Toby Says: “Make time for a marathon!”

By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities As the summer is winding down, lots of folks are taking their long overdue vacations. With the economy being what it is, for many people those vacations are actually “staycations” (an insipid, somewhat newly coined term meaning “staying at home instead of going on a trip”).

Unfortunately, when you’re at home you start getting distracted by stuff that needs to get done. Sometimes you just need to take some time and relax (and if you’re on vacation, productivity kind of defeats the point, doesn’t it?). One of the best ways to kick back and take your mind off of the million mundane, around-the-house chores that you don’t want to think about on your vacation is a marathon viewing session of a great television show. The proliferation of home video formats like DVD, Bluray, and Netflix makes the pleasure of watching episode after episode much easier than the old days of popping in low quality vhs tapes and fast forwarding through countless commercials. So if you have a week (or even a weekend) off and are looking to get sucked into some great television that you might have initially missed, here are some ideas to get you going.

The Wire – While The Sopranos monopolized all of the press and mainstream accolades, as far as HBO crime dramas go, The Wire is the superior show. For my money, it’s the best written, acted, and developed show in the history of television. The overall spotlight of the show is on the Baltimore, Maryland drug trade and the police force trying to stop it, but each season a different focal point is used to show how far reaching the cause-and-effect of the underworld can be (politics, the school system,

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and even the Baltimore Sun come out worse for the wear).

At its worst, it ranks with the best cop shows on television, and at its best it is darn near Shakespearian.

L ANNUA Voted Best Local TV Personalities

Veronica Mars – I was hesitant to watch this relatively short-lived CW show due to what, at first glance, is a pretty corny premise – a high school girl plays private eye for her friends and teachers. Sounds a little too Nancy Drew for most, but in execution, it’s anything but corny. It’s intelligent, witty, and sometimes dark. Kristen Bell, who was great in the titular role, has climbed the ladder of Hollywood film fame, but still talks about making a Veronica Mars movie. For the sake of the show’s fans, I definitely hope this happens. This is the show that has the reputation of being the creator of your favorite show’s favorite show.

Friday Night Lights – When Friday Night Lights initially aired on NBC, it was mismarketed as a light hearted, Tiger Beat, teen show.

In fact, it was much more. It was a wonderful family drama that happened to feature lots of high school football. What makes it all the more impressive is that most of the acting was improvised.

The scripts would feature scenes with starting points and ending points and the actors themselves filled in what was in between. That, combined with lots of somewhat shaky, off-the-shoulder camera work, gives the show a gritty documentary feel as opposed to a fictional product. Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton deserve lifetime achievement awards based on playing the most convincing married couple I’ve ever seen in a fictionalized series.

Arrested Development – With apologies to Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development is probably the smartest American comedy of all time. The show didn’t rely on the crutch of a canned laugh track to let viewers know when it was funny (I’m looking at you Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother), it was always funny. It was so densely written that it required multiple viewings due to the fact that you’re so busy laughing at one line, you’re likely to miss two or three more zingers. It also featured superbly dry narration by little Opie Taylor himself, Ron Howard (be on the lookout for a hilarious season 3 cameo from Andy Griffith). The writers prayed on played-out television plot devices and rewarded its long time viewers with in-joke after in-joke. After a long series of delays (after the show was cancelled its cast was suddenly in demand), a new season and theatrical film are currently in the works.

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Does your personal brand need a pump up?

Do you need a leg up in today’s competitive job market?

With the job market more competitive than ever and unemployment still hovering at over eight percent, I am frequently asked by recent college graduates what they can do to help themselves find a job in their chosen field.

One thing they need to take a look at is their personal brands.

What is a personal brand you might ask? Your personal brand is what makes you unique. It is how you differentiate yourself from others.

And, it’s how others see you. Think about some of our top celebrities who are great, and sometimes not so great, at personal branding. What comes to mind when you think of Tom Cruise? Lady Gaga? Kim Kardashian? Justin Bieber? Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton? Each of them has a unique personal brand.

When it comes to you, online images are so important! Is a prospective employer seeing a polished professional with a current photo or are they viewing college sorority/ fraternity party photos? What kind of business card are you presenting to people? Do you even have a business card or a professional photo?

Do you have an “elevator pitch?”

If yes, great! Remember you may be riding upstairs with your future employer.

We’ll be addressing these and

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many other personal branding tips in a free upcoming webinar that I’ve created in collaboration with Maria Peagler of SocialMediaOnlineClasses. com We invite you to join us for this FREE one hour Personal Brand Training Webinar on Thursday, September 13 at 1 PM Eastern Time.

And this session isn’t just for recent grad’s (although they will definitely benefit from it.) The webinar will also be valuable to small business owners and even seasoned business professionals who want to get that leg up in today’s competitive job market. Attendees will hear about the 15 branding tips that will help you distinguish yourself and stand apart in the current business climate.

Is This Free Webinar Right for You? Yes if you: •Are interested in making a lasting impression on others.

•A current college student •A recent college graduate •A small business owner •Looking for a job •A business professional interested in improving yourself You will learn valuable information in this free one hour session.

How Do You Register?

Simply visit www.personalbrandinghowto.com to register and learn

more about how to gain strength with your personal brand. Or scab tge QR code below to go straight to the web site and register now!

About the instructors: Mary Ellen Miller is founder of MarketingMel, an award-winning creative firm offering innovative marketing, public relations and social media strategies to business professionals.

Miller is frequently called on to speak about marketing trends on television and radio and she is a monthly columnist in Out ‘N About Magazine.

Maria Peagler is founder of SocialMediaOnlineClasses.com offers the World’s Largest Selection of 24/7 Online Classes on Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter, Slideshare, and WordPress. Maria is an Award-Winning author & publisher of eight books, a veteran technology trainer & she skyrocketed her latest book from Unknown to Amazon’s Top Ten for two years using only social media.

You can register now at http:// personalbrandinghowto.com/ for the event on Thursday, September 13 at 1 pm ET. Even if you can’t make it, sign up anyways. All pre-registrants will be able to get the recording. We look forward to seeing you there! If you’re on twitter please follow along with the #personalbrandinghowto hashtag.

Mary Ellen Miller is a monthly

columnist on all-things-communications for Out ‘N About. You may reach her directly at www.marketingmel.

com, by email her at maryellen [AT] marketingmel.com or call her at 423335-7267.

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“On the Run Out ‘N About” (Reflections of a Runner)

Keep it clean while running Out ‘N About By: Suzy Cloyd

Over the years, I have developed an obsession for water bottles. Not the fancy kind you buy in stores, but the cheap, clear, disposable kind you get at the beginning of a race in a packet or the end of a race for refreshment. Each and every time I drink the water, place the lid on the bottle, and add it to my precious collection of bottles, thinking to myself, “what a nice collection of bottles.”

I want to be sure I always have the perfect sized bottle for any event, and I usually do. But keeping them clean is a different story. Not realizing how much bacteria collects and grows in

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the cracks and crevices of a plastic bottle, I never really washed them. I just rinsed them out and tossed them in my gym bag until the next event. However, rinsing cannot replace the benefits of hand washing a bottle in warm, soapy water to remove bacteria that collects around the opening and rim of the bottle and bottle cap each time you take a drink.

Some common mistakes people (including myself) make are to continue to reuse the same bottle without washing it and Suzy Cloyd sharing their drink bottle with others, which is not a good idea several clean water bottles will because germs are transferred help keep them rotated. Also, infrom one user to another. Having spect the bottles for damage and

do not use ones that have broken parts or rough edges around the opening. Remember to wash the bottle after every use.

Here are some tips on how to wash and sanitize drink bottles: 1. Hand wash the bottle and cap (do not place in dishwasher) 2. Wipe the soapy cloth around the opening of the bottle and down inside the opening to remove residue from the spout of the bottle.

3. Do the same with the lid or bottle cap.

4. Take a small bottlebrush to clean the inside of the bottle.

5. Rinse with warm water and then dip the bottle and the cap in

a 1:10 bleach/water solution to disinfect. Shake the solution around in the bottle and pour out.

6. Place on towel, let air dry along with the bottle cap.

7. Wash bottles after each use.

8. Never share drink bottles with others.

Keeping drink bottles clean will keep your body clean of germs and bacteria that could cause colds, allergies, and other ailments. If you are an avid drink bottle user, pay attention to these helpful tips and remember the dietary guidelines recommend drinking water as part of a healthy diet.

Until next time, Run Along.

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Did you say there is a Medicare tax on the sale of my home?

There are several new taxes for 2013; one of them is a “New Medicare Tax”. I have received many inquiries regarding this question. My answer is usually, that it is possible but not likely. Beginning in 2013 there is a new Medicare tax. Many individuals are not aware that we have an “old Medicare tax.”

The current Medicare tax is imposed on earned income, either as an employee or as a self-employed individual. The current rate is 1.45% on wage earners. It is deducted from payroll as withholding.

The employer then matches the amount withheld and sends that to the IRS. For self-employed individuals, the rate is 2.9% and is paid along with the income tax on form 1040 annually.

The new Medicare tax has two parts.

The tax only applies to individuals that have a modified adjusted gross income in excess of $200,000 and married couples filing jointly with modified adjusted gross income in excess of $250,000. The first part of the tax is an increase of .9% on earned income. This increase only applies to the employee’s wages and is not matched at this time by the employer The second part is a tax of 3.8% imposed on investment income. This tax will

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be applied to the lesser of the amount of net investment income or the amount your income modified adjusted income exceeds the “threshold” amount of $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 married couples filing jointly. Examples of investment income include: •Rents and Royalties received as passive income.

•Capital Gains •Taxable interest •Dividends •Taxable annuity distributions.

How does the tax affect the sale of my Residence? It is possible to incur the tax on the sale of your residence. This will probably be a rare exception in the area in which most readers reside. Currently there is an exemption from income tax, the gain from the sale of a personal residence in the amount $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for a couple filing jointly. The new Medicare tax will only apply to the GAIN if it exceeds the exemption amounts and your Modified Adjusted Gross Income exceeds the threshold levels also. Very few individuals in our area of the country will enjoy the gains in excess of the exemption amounts and the modified adjusted gross income amounts. This is especially true in

the current housing market. If you expect to sell your residence next year and anticipate a taxable gain, it may be worthwhile to try to advance the closing date to 2012.

In future years, married couples that file jointly may have to plan income tax withholding and estimated tax payments with extreme care. For example one spouse earns less than $250,000 but the couple’s modified adjusted income exceeds the threshold jointly. As a couple they may be under withheld because their employer can only base withholding on the individual income. The employer would have no knowledge of the couples joint modified adjusted gross income. The couple will get a surprise when their return is prepared and most will not be prepared to pay a large amount of additional tax instead of receiving a refund.

Many of the details regarding the new Medicare tax are still unclear. We hope the rules will be more clear when it is time to prepare your taxes next April.

This article is only intended to be an awareness article. You should consult a tax advisor that is knowledgeable of current tax law and familiar with your personal situation so that any tax planning can be tailored to your individual situation.

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Kenneth L. Lewis, C.P.A., President T. Craig Ratliff, CPA

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Yankees, Katz’s, Jazz and Jersey Boys

By Ron Scalf When you’ve lived in New York City, going back for a vacation years later makes you appreciate the city even more. Four days is hardly enough time to see it all but Lynne and I tried at the end of July.

Here’s our synopsis of must see places in New York when you’re on a tight schedule: •New York Yankee Stadium. At a cost of over $1 billion this Bronx landmark is the place to see a major league game especially if the Boston Red Sox are in town.

Other picks in this northern borough if we’d had enough time? The Bronx Zoo of course.

•Broadway Theatre: Jersey Boys at the August Wilson Theatre. No trip to New

Looking straight up at the Empire State Building.

Inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Yankee Stadium.

Blue Note Jazz Club.

Radio City Music Hall.

Katz’s Deli where Harry met Sally.

Ground Zero.

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York would not be complete without a stop to see a Broadway show. We chose Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. It’s no wonder this production won a Tony Award for Best Musical. The story [in song] takes you through the highs and lows of Valli and his band. You’ll hear all the toe-tapping hits from four decades of music and there is not a bad seat in the house. Standing ovation lasted nearly 5 minutes!

•9/11 Memorial. The National September 11 Memorial honors the 2,983 men, women, and children who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001

and February 26, 1993. It commemorates the lives lost, recognizes the thousands who survived, and allows visitors to come together again in the spirit of unity that emerged in the wake of 9/11.

•Blue Note. Located near the NYU campus, Blue Note is Jazz’s hottest ticket.

The greatest names in Jazz have [or will] play at this intimate 50-seat venue. We caught the Latin side of Joe Henderson, Ft. Conrad Herwig, Ronnie Cuber & Joe Lavano. They played nearly non-stop for three hours. A bargain at $35 a head.

•Shopping. Gotta hit the stores! Macy’s, Saks, and the other big names. But if you want

a deal head to the Bowery or the little shops along Times Square.

•Rockefeller Center: Home to NBC Studios with Radio City Music Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral within walking distance the anchor of Rockefeller Center is the statue of Prometheus said to be the best-known and most photographed sculpture in New York. In the winter, ice skaters fill the area below Prometheus.

•Empire State Building. Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World’s Most Famous Office Building. A symbol of dreams and aspirations, the Empire State Building connects with people around the world. A beacon for international and domestic tourists alike, the Empire State Building is a New York City and a National Historic Landmark.

The world-famous 86th and 102nd floor Observatories offer unmatched views of New York City and on a clear day one can see to New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Delaware. 1,050 feet above the city’s bustling streets, the 86th floor Observatory offers panoramic views

Rockefeller Center. from within a glass-enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.

Its Observatories have been a “must visit” for millions each year since it opened to the public in 1931.

•Dinning. Breakfast: Grand Hyatt Hotel up the street from the New York Daily News Building. Best eggs and bacon in town. Lunch: Katz’s Delicatessen is the oldest “Deli” in New York City [established 1888]. Made famous by the movie, “When Harry Met Sally.” [I’ll have what she’s having!”]. Best pastrami, corned beef and salami sandwiches in the world. Dinner: Grand Central Station Dinning Hall: Fresh oysters and steamed clams, clam chowder.

Also, Gallagher’s Steak House, this 5 star restaurant is the pick of New York when it comes to steaks and is home to members of all the New York sports teams. Great sports memorabilia on the walls.

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Dr. Barbarito on her selection as

“Best General Practitioner” in the Tri-Cities Region By the thousands of monthly readers of Out ‘N About Magazine.

Nancy Barbarito, M.D. examines a patient.

Left to right: Front row kneeling: Dianne Taylor and Misty Hall.

Second row kneeling: Robin Whitehead, Lori Birchfield, Pam Moffett, and Kim Collie.

Third row standing: Sara Mullins, NP, Joann Cole, Sharon Broyles, Kelly Kelly, Victoria Stinson, Angela Merrifield, M.D., Nancy Barbarito, M.D. Four row standing: Judith Blevins, Annette Coffey, Rhonda Adams, and Nicole Carringer.

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WQUT Concert Schedule Freedom Hall in Johnson City: Sept 16 Elton John

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Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Sept 16 Grizzly Bear Oct 4 Andrew Bird Oct 7 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Nov 7 Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang

Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Sept 21 Margaret Cho Oct 30 The Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Sept 17 Ben Folds Five Sept 21 Umphreys McGee Sept 28 Martina McBride Oct 12&13 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Oct 26 Alanis Morissette Oct 28 Bonnie Raitt Oct 30 Ian Anderson Nov 5 Snow Patrol & Noel Gallaghers

High Flying Birds Nov 8 Styx Dec 9 Brian Setzer Orchestra

Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, TN.: Sept 16 ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd

Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina: Sept 1 Foreigner

Theatre in the park in Maryville, TN: Oct 12-14 Foothills Fall Festival with Train, Darius Rucker, Thompson Square, Gary Allan and many others

U.S. Cellular Center (formerly Asheville Civic Center): Sept 28 Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) Oct 9 Bonnie Raitt

Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Sept 4 Kiss and Motley Crue Sept 15 Kelly Clarkson and The Fray Sept 23 Carrie Underwood Oct 19 Rascal Flatts with Little Big Town Dec 2 The Who Quadrophenia and more Dec 14 Toby Mac

Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: Oct 30 Rush Nov 3 Carrie Underwood Nov 15 Madonna Nov 29 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Jan 22 Justin Bieber (2013)

Knoxville Civic Auditorium: Sept 9 Gabriel Iglesias

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Justin Bieber (2013) One Direction (2013)

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte: Sept 12 Kelly Clarkson and The Fray Sept 14 Brad Paisley with The Band

Perry and Scotty McCreery Sept 15 Mary J. Blige & D’Angelo Oct 25 Zac Brown Band Time Warner Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, N.C.: Sept 11 Uproar Festival with Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach and others Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.: Sept 16 Charlie Daniels Band Sept 28 Ron White Oct 3 Journey Nov 4 Carrie Underwood Nov 9 The Who Quadrophenia and more Dec 2 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Jan 19 Justin Bieber (2013) Harrah’s in Cherokee, N.C.: Sept 1 Kenny Rogers Sept 21 Dierks Bentley Oct 13 Bruce Hornsby

and the Noisemakers Nov 9 Straight No Chaser House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Sept 3 Creed Oct 5 Switchfoot

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Bilo Center in Greenville, S.C.: Oct 18 Rascal Flatts with Little Big Town Nov 8 The Who Quadrophenia Philips Arena in Atlanta: Nov 17 Madonna Jan 23 Justin Bieber June 21 One Direction Chastain Park Ampitheatre in Atlanta: Sept 7 Train Oct 20 John Legend Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta: Sept 6 Chris Isaak Sept 27 Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta: Oct 6 Journey, Pat Benatar & Loverboy The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA: Nov 5 The Who Quadrophenia and more Dec 19 Carrie Underwood For more details visit our website, look for our listing in Out ‘N About Magazine or call us at WQUT!

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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area Calendar of Events • September 2012 Traditional Arts Workshops are by registration only and must be pre-paid. Call (423) 543-5808 for more information.

Sycamore Shoals Fife & Drum Corps Saturdays 11:00 am The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet our volunteer coordinator John Large at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

Civil War Camp at the Carter Mansion Friday, August 31 - 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday September 1 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Step back to the 1860s when East Tennessee was a hotbed of activity during the War Between the States! Visit an encampment at Tennessee’s oldest frame house and witness Life as it was 150 years ago.

Experience the Roar of the Cannon, the Rattle of Muskets, the Smell of the Cook’s Fire, & the Melodies of Camp!

Step by Step Oil Painting - Instructor: Kay Braswell Saturday, September 3 - 9 am – 4 pm Cost: $50 (includes supplies) Min: 6 Max: 15 Discover oil on canvas through wet-on-wet painting techniques.

Beginners are welcome or come to improve the skills you already possess.

Beginners Spinning - Instructor: Amy Gawthrop Sunday, September 4 - 1:30 – 4 pm Cost: $40.00 includes fleece (1st time students in this class) $15.00 for returning students Min: 1 Max: 5 Learning about wool, it’s structure and how it reacts. Wool preparation with hand cards, viking combs and drum carder. Practical at the wheel time 12th Annual Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival Friday – Sunday, September 7, 8, and 9 Friday Night Torchlight Ceremony 6:30 pm Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday Night Concert 6:30 pm Celebrate Appalachia’s Celtic heritage! Opening with a torchlight ceremony Friday Night, Clans and Family Societies will be on hand to

help with family history; dance, music, food, vendors, demonstrations, reenactments of 18th & 19th Century heritage, lectures, and a special musical concert on Saturday evening. Admissions Charge. Contact the park for details at (423)543-5808.

The Liberty Spinners Tuesday, September 10 (2nd Tuesday of the Month) 9:30 am – 1 pm This gathering of spinners and fiber artists is open to anyone interested in the art of spinning. Join us at 9:30 am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except December).

Basketry – Cottage Heart Basket Instructor: Candy Alexander Saturday, September 17 - 9 am – 3 pm Cost: $28.00 Min: 4 Max : 15 This is a mini of a traditional basket that has slanted sides and an open weave bottom. Finished size is 8” x 10” x 5” with a 10” handle.

This basket is suited to all levels of weavers, including beginner. You will need to bring with you a pair of garden or kitchen shears, a kitchen towel, a pencil, a spray bottle of water and 12 small spring clips or spring clothespins.

Beginners Spinning - Instructor: Amy Gawthrop Sunday, September 18 1:30 – 4 pm Cost: $40.00 includes fleece (1st time students in this class) $15.00 for returning students Min: 1 Max: 5 Learning about wool, it’s structure and how it reacts. Wool preparation with hand cards, viking combs and drum carder. Practical at the wheel time Shape Note Singing - Led by Don Wiley Sunday, September 16 (3rd Sunday of each Month) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sing the shapes! In this early musical tradition, “shapes” represented each note of the do-re-mi scale. Although many Appalachian frontiersmen could not read, they achieved beautiful four-part harmonies through this simplified method of learning music. We invite you to join “The Old Fields Singers” for an experience you will not forget.

Celebrating Our Stories Thursday, September 20 7 pm When Mr. Richard Gray was a young man, Sycamore Shoals State

Historic Area was not yet a Tennessee State Park. But it was at this time members of our community came together to make our park a reality.

Richard’s father, Thomas Gray was right in the midst of the excitement and hard work associated with such an endeavor. Join Richard for this intriguing talk, as he reminisces about the days prior to the creation of Sycamore Shoals as a State Park. Presented by the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area in Visitor’s Center Theater, this evening will include a full scaled 75th anniversary birthday celebration complete with cake and more!

Overmountain Victory Trail Celebration Saturday, September 22 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, September 23 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for an encampment by the Overmountain militia before the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1780. Live some of the most crucial days of the American Revolution! Call the park for a schedule of events at (423) 543-5808.

Overmountain Victory Trail March Tuesday, September 25 2:00 pm (approximate time) Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association have recreated the historic march to King’s Mountain since 1975. On September 25, marchers will cross the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals, just as the Overmountain militia crossed 232 years ago.

Old Time Music Jam Art Lang Sunday, September 23 1:30 pm – 4 pm Bring an acoustic instrument, your singing voice, or your dancing feet! (no taps please) This afternoon brings together musicians of all levels as they share traditional Appalachian tunes. Old-time musicians of all instruments and skill levels are welcome to play!

This group meets on the 4th Sunday of the month, January through May and September through November.

For more information or to register for workshops, contact Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area 1651 West Elk Avenue Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423) 543-5808 Visitors Center Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Sunday

Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. receives Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operating License for an Additional 25 Years (ERWIN, TENN.)— Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) announced today that it has received a renewal to its operating license for an additional 25 years. The approval means that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has concluded that no safety or environmental issues preclude renewal of the plant’s license.

Joseph G. Henry, President of NFS said, “The NRC conducted extremely rigorous reviews of safety and environmental practices and concluded the

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NFS has been the sole supplier nuclear fuel for the U.S. Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines since 1964. The nuclear fuel manufactured at NFS has an operational lifespan of more than 30 years.

NFS created downblending technology as a way to turn former weapons-grade nuclear material into a safe form suitable for use in commercial power reactors. By converting uranium materials into useful fuel to generate electricity, NFS eliminates a threat to national security while powering the future of clean energy for American consumers and businesses.

The company processes uranium in a highly secure (Category 1) facility.

NFS filed its license renewal appli-

cation in June of 2009. As a part of the license renewal process, NFS provided information to the NRC including specifics regarding safety and environmental practices.

“We are pleased with the decision from the NRC, which ensures our ability to continue providing fuel for the U.S. Navy, and secures jobs for our employees and contractors,” said Joe Henry. “NFS is an important asset to our nation, but also to the local community. We hope to con-

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Located in Erwin, Tenn., NFS operates a uranium fuel materials production facility to support America’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. It also converts Cold War-era government stockpiles of highly enriched uranium into material suitable for further processing into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

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On the job to make NFS safer, better and cleaner, Clifton works every day to securely transport materials to and from the NFS site. Whether it’s shipping decommissioned materials away for permanent disposal or safely converting highly enriched nuclear products into a form usable for fuel in commercial power plants, Clifton is just one of 1,000 NFS employees committed to powering the future.

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Women in business:

Erwin downtown business owner invites you to find your individual style at an affordable price

By Lisa Frosley, Owner Forever A Diva

Erwin, TN. --- I started Forever A Diva here in 2010, with my last two paychecks from my last job. I have always loved clothes, shoes and accessories and playing “dress up.”

I decided on selling recycle designer wear rather than new because it fit my budget for a new business.

Recycled designer wear had also been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My grandmother, Maude Tolley, had a used clothing store she called, “The Bargain Room.” Over the years I learned I could wear the best and pay the least. I believe the secret to being well dressed is to know your own style.

I love to work with women to find their style and confidence in dressing.

Over the past couple of years I have observed that many women don’t know how to react when I use the word sexy.

I believe that most women want to feel what I refer to as sexy (confident, feminine and attractive.) Yet, the word sexy seems to make some women think as if it’s something wrong. Recently, while helping a beautiful lady with a great figure with an outfit I suggested some ideas to make the outfit more fitted and I used the word, “sexy.”

Her eyes got real big and she responded by saying, “I don’t do sexy.

I’m a Christian.”

I spent the next few days deciding if it’s wrong that I like to feel sexy and promote that women can feel sexy at any age or any size. I do believe we should dress modestly but I also believe that sexy has nothing to do with how much flesh we show. . .rather the opposite. Modesty is not over-sized clothing or sloppy dressing.

Most women who come into my store are talking about losing weight to feel better about themselves. Myth:

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Skinny women all feel sexy. Surprise!

Sexy is not reserved just for teenagers either.

I believe feeling sexy is very good for our marriages as well. Many women don’t really know what their husbands consider sexy. We should ask. I know from my own experience with my husband and also watching women shop with their husbands, men like to see women in dresses and skirts. [I think] men also like women who wear high heel shoes and I think they are very attracted to the confidence in a woman.

According to the New York Times, the book series, Fifty Shades of Grey, recently broke book sales records. I believe the popularity of the series shows that women are interested in feeling more confident and [sexy]. I also believe there is no shame or guilt in this.

I invite women to my store to come in and play “dress-up.” I don’t find clothing as just a covering for the body, but an expression of the individual woman. I don’t sell athletic wear or sweat pants at my store; there are plenty of other places to purchase those items.

I like clothing and accessories that bring out that special confidence in a woman whether she is at work or enjoying a day off.

Laters baby, Lisa

Shop owner Lisa Frosley out front of her Erwin store.

Lisa stands by one of her many well stocked racks.

Factoid Forever A Diva Owner: Lisa Frosley

102 Main Street, Downtown Erwin, TN. 37650 423-735-9196 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

A panoramic view of Forever A Diva.

Lisa stands on the store’s staircase used for glamour photos.

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Copper Ridge: 1st time playing Country Club Bar & Grill proves highly successful Bristol, TN. --- It took nearly two years before Copper Ridge finally landed on stage at Country Club Bar & Grill but the wait was worth it.

“Having so many bands wanting a booking here makes it difficult to accommodate all of them, with only 52 weekends a year,” Country Club owner Michelle Smith Gibson said. “It’s the first time I have booked a band on a Saturday night by only hearing them and not seeing them live. But after talking with some people and seeing them on YouTube, I decided to give them a shot.”

The rest, as they say, is history. Copper Ridge brought the house down Saturday night [race night last month] and will be back sooner than later. A couple band members said they were nervous before going on stage but you’d never know it.

“We really want to perform well because you only get one chance at making a good first impression,” said Frankie Clevenger, lead singer and rhythm guitarist. “We’ve played a lot in Knoxville, Morristown and the other end of the state.”

“And, once a long time ago at Downhome in Johnson City,” added band-mate Darrell Hardin. Looking around he adds, “This place is awesome.”

Drummer Kenny Adams was quick to agree.

“The sound system and all the improvements Michelle has done here make this place firstclass. It has everything. It’s eclectic and there are really cool vibes here.”

The band with Country Club Bar & Grill owner Michelle Smith Gibson.

Jimmy Murray, the fourth member of the band plays bass and says the band has been playing together for about four years after a couple of them began filling in for others. “We play a variety of tunes including country, southern rock, blues and rock,” he said matter-offactly. “We try to play what people want to hear and we enjoy getting a lot of requests.”

If there is such of a thing as a band being “people persons” it’s Copper Ridge. Says Clevenger, “When we go on break we like to go out into the crowd and spend time with the people

Copper Ridge jamming to the crowd.

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who came here to see us. We want them to get their money’s worth and remember to come back and see us when we return.”

“It’s real easy to do that [visit people in the crowd] here at the Country Club,” Adams said.

“It’s like family and it’s a real comfortable feeling. Everyone is here to have a good time. And, we’re the type of fellows who remember we are here for the benefit of the people who paid to

come see us and we want to give them their money’s worth.”

----Also, noticeable this night at Country Club Bar & Grill, was the construction of brand new rest rooms, a game area with new pool tables, additional seating and a new expanded “Bud” bar thus doubling the serving area in the front of the establishment.

The openness and expanded signage on the walls including an impressive air-brushed race car hood painted by William “Willie” Estep of EstepCustoms lends itself to another comfortable area of the bar to enjoy food and drink or just hang out with friends.

When you visit Country Club Bar & Grill you’ll want to take advantage of the $9.99 rib eye steak special. But, you better be hungry because the portions are not what you normally get in some restaurants.

“We are always looking out for our customers and want to present an atmosphere where people can come with family and friends and enjoy themselves without spending a lot of money,” Michelle said. “As summer winds down and people start looking for things to do inside, we want to be the choice for their entertainment. We hope to see you soon at the Country Club and yes, Copper Ridge will be back!”

A new illuminated outside sign welcomes visitors to the popular Bristol club.

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300 W. Main Street, Johnson City, TN. 423-929-9822

Pickin’ Parlor Schedule Saturday, September 1 Terry Lewis & Red County Gospel

Saturday, September 29 Sonia w/special guest Jon Veznor

Saturday, September 8 Blue Mother Tupelo

Friday, October 5 Roy Book Binder

Friday, September 21 Jonathan Byrd Band

Friday, October 12 Tim O’brien w/special guests Molly and Rich

Friday, September 28 Big Daddy Love

Enigma

Editor’s Note: All shows start at 9 p.m.

Top of Form

Johnson City Symphony Orchestra kicks off new season Johnson City, TN. ---The Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Robert J. Seebacher, will open its 2012-13 season with their annual free outdoor concert on September 9, 2012, at Winged Deer Park. This year’s season celebrates Orchestral Journeys. “In our 43rd season, the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra will take our audience on many musical journeys,” said Seebacher. “From the Tales of the Arabian Knights in ‘Scheherazade,’ to Beethoven’s picturesque ‘Pastorale’Symphony, to Strauss’s magnificent representation of the journey of Life itself, this season’s guest artists and your JCSO are sure to fill your heart with thrilling and beautiful music!”

This year’s free outdoor pops concert features marches, movie music, show tunes, and your Pops favorites. The September 9 concert starts at 6 p.m. at Winged Deer Park on Boone Lake.

Opening Night for the subscription series, October 13, features Russian Legends MikhailGlinka and NicolaiRimsky-Korsakov. The symphony will perform Glinka’sOverture to “Russlan and Ludmilla,”and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” Op. 35. All concerts in the subscription series will be held in the wonderfully refurbished Mary B. Martin Auditorium at Seeger Chapel, Milligan College, at 7:30 p.m.

The second concert in the series, scheduled for November 10, features soprano Angelique Clay, operatic and oratorio soloist on the fac-

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Saturday, October 13 Tim O’brien w/special guests Molly and Rich

ulty of University of Kentucky. Clay is also member of the American Spiritual Ensemble, a select group of 16-22 singers who perform American Spirituals while seeking to preserve that genre’s legacy. Selections for the evening include Richard Strauss’s Sunrise from “Also Sprach Zarathustra”and Four Last Songs, and Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished.”

December 8 is the date for the symphony’s annual holiday concert. “Mirth, Merriment, and Mithril” brings the Celtic ensemble, Mithril, to share the stage at Seeger Hall. One of the most sought after Celtic/World music groups, Mithrilhas a unique progressive style that has its roots in Celtic music, but moves beyond that, mixing such influences as American folk, classical, and Middle Eastern melodies into their full tapestry of sound. Celebrate the Season with holiday favorites and the excitement of Mithril.

Violinist Bella Hristova joins the symphony on February 16, 2013, for a mostly Beethoven evening. Described as having a “commanding stage presence” by the publication for the string music world, the Strad, the Bulgarian violinist made her debut in 2009 in New York City, after winning the First Prize at the 2008-09 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Since then, she has toured in Europe, Mexico, and the U.S. This concert will feature Beethoven’s Overture to Fidelio, Symphony No. 6., “Pastorale,” and Violin Concerto in D major.

The season series finale on March 9, “Prokoviev, Paris, and the Piano,” will feature pianist Caroline Oltmanns performing Camille Saint-Saens’s Piano Concerto No. 4.

Oltmanns, an International Steinway Artist, has been praised in the press for her “impeccable technique and expressivity.” She has toured internationally appearing with orchestras, and frequently performs and premieres works by contemporary composers. Also on the program is Serge Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5.

The fifth in a series of special concerts offered by James Martin in memory of his wife, the Mary B. Martin Memorial Concert, will be held April 6 at the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Hall at Milligan College. The concert series has become highly anticipated and very popular. This year’s guest artist and ticket prices will be announced soon.

Season tickets are now available online at www.jcsymphony.com or by calling the symphony office at 423-926-8742. Tickets for the entire season range from $70 to $120. Individual concert tickets are also available for $30 for adults, $25 for seniors (65+), and $10 for students. The Mary B. Martin Memorial Concert is not part of the subscription season and tickets must be purchased separately. The symphony accepts Master Card, Visa, and Discover. Concerts are partially funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Paramount Schedule DARRELL SCOTT TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Saturday, November 17th at 7:30pm Tickets: $20 In Advance, $25 At The Door

Darrell Scott is a Grammy-nominated performer and recording artist, a highly demanded multi-instrumentalist (he plays 13 instruments!), and an ASCAP songwriter of the year. Darrell delivers his soulful performances in solo, duo, trio, band, and string quintet configurations, all equally dynamic and powerful. Darrell will be touring in 2012 in support of his new CD “Long Ride Home.” Songwriting credits include the Grammy Award winning “Long Time Gone” and “Heartbreak Town.” When not on tour with his own shows, Darrell plays in Robert Plant’s Band of Joy.

JIM BRICKMAN TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Monday, December 10th at 7:30pm Tickets: $50 Preferred, $40 Individual

Jim Brickman is not only the best-selling solo pianist of our time, but he has become a staple during the holiday season for over a decade!

The two-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling pianist and songwriter will wow audiences from coast to coast with his On A Winter’s Night tour as he weaves together holiday favorites of new and old, plus all his hits in one spectacular concert! Jim brings a night of dazzling solo piano with the warmth and humor of the season for one of the country’s favorite annual concert events. This live performance strikes the perfect balance between emotional, musical intimacy and audience interaction for the ideal winter night celebration.

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Celebration: Courtyard Marriott marks 3rd anniversary this month

By Ron Scalf Johnson City, TN. --- Courtyard Marriott general manager Steven Bales says he doesn’t know where the past three years went but by the looks of the property you’d think this popular hotel destination had just opened.

“It’s pretty amazing to think we will have over 70,000 room nights sold since we opened,” he said with a smile. “We have a phenomenal staff. And when you have great associates working for you who care about our customers then the end result is that they’ll come back and they’ll tell their friends and family about their positive experience while staying here.”

Lisa Tolliver, who works alongside Steven Bales everyday as director of sales, says the hotel’s new slogan is: “Experienced professionals equals a professional experience.”

“Our main clientele are professional traveling corporate men and women,” adds Steven. “What sets us apart is the fact that we have a Bistro on-site serving Starbucks along with a full bar. We have an open floor plan that presents an inviting atmosphere.

We actually invite our guests to get out of their rooms and enjoy themselves. Our design lends itself to an opportunity for hanging out in the conference area or the ‘lobby’ where you can enjoy your own individual space to watch TV or work on your laptop while enjoying a drink or a meal. We really do want to be your home away from home so-to-speak.”

With Courtyard Marriott being one of the 4th generations of Courtyard’s to be built, the hotel’s designer left nothing to chance. The rooms and suites combine elegance with a homey feel in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Yet, the hotel is extremely

An outside view of the hotel at night. functional for business travelers or a couple or we wouldn’t be able to do what we do just wanting a romantic getaway. every day,” Bales said matter-of-factly.

The dedication of paying attention to “From our parent company LBA Hospitaldetails has paid off for Steven and Lisa and ity, based in Dothan, Alabama to our inall the other associates at Courtyard Mar- credible regional support including Scott riott. For the past three Reid, regional director of operations, Amy years they have consistently scored in Meshnick, regional revenue manager and the upper 90th percentile in overall guest Amy Zanzano our regional director of sales, satisfaction and room cleanliness. In fact, it just makes our job that much easier.” the most recent survey guests gave the propVisitors to the Johnson City Courtyard erty 100% overall satisfaction concerning the Marriott are first welcomed to an open lobbuilding’s overall appearance and mainte- by area adjacent to the Bistro and they have nance. a choice between staying in one of the 90 In 2010, Courtyard Marriott received spacious rooms or one of the hotel’s luxurithe Platinum Circle Award, a designation ous suites with balconies that overlook the of excellence reserved for only the top 3% outdoor pool and fire pit. If you’re in need of all the 830 Courtyard hotels in the coun- of getting your daily exercise, Courtyard try. In 2011, the local hotel received the Marriott has a comprehensive fitness center. prestigious Gold Circle Award for overall There’s even a private laundry room should guest satisfaction. You can almost count you need to dry your swimming trunks after on one hand the number of properties that taking a dip in the pool. receive that award. Courtyard Johnson City The hotel is wired throughout with also received the “Rock Star” award that complimentary high-speed internet acis only given to one hotel nationally for cess and each room is equipped with a being the top performer in more than 5 new 32 inch flat screen television, refrigcategories on guest service surveys. erator, iron, coffee maker and blow dryer.

“We have a great team assembled The sleeping quarter’s present guest with luxury bedding and crisp linens and oversized fluffy pillows. In the lobby, hanging prominently next to the checkin reception counter is a huge 52-inch “Go Board” interactive screen that’ll let you know what is going on in the region as well as the hotel’s meeting schedule.

It also includes directions to restaurants and attractions with the capability of printing directions to a particular destination.

The Courtyard has the Hamilton boardroom with seating for 10 and the Franklin Room which can hold up to 40 guests in a variety of seating options. The Courtyard has a full catering menu available on its website www. marriott.com/TRIJC. The Courtyard can host business meetings, training sessions, special dinners such as a rehearsal dinner, family General Manager Steven Bales and Director of Sales, Lisa Tolliver. reunion, birthday parties and bridal showers

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just to name a few.

Bales joined LBA Hospitality in April 2009 and locally previously managed the Best Western, Holiday Inn and Doubletree Hotels and under his leadership those properties went through major renovations under his watch.

Steven and Lisa are both actively involved in the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce where The beautiful dining area.

Steven servers as vice chairman of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Lisa is an ambassador for the Chamber and was named “Ambassador of the Year” in 2011.

With the attitude of giving back to the community, each month the associates of the hotel participate in a charity event through its CARES program: Caring Associates Ready and Enabled to Serve. They have been The colorful lobby area. actively involved in projects with the Niswonger Children’s Hospital, Bristol Motor Speedways Children’s Charities, Dawn of Hope and the Washington County Animal Shelter [just to name a few].

“I’m very proud of our staff,” Bales said.

Our local team consists of Angel Dennis, assistant manager, Janet D’Angelo, housekeeping manager, Dennie The popular spacious pool area.

Johnson, maintenance them up against any others in the Tri-Cities. manager and Josh Payne, food and beverage manager. “They are When you stay with us it’s like staying with dedicated and hardworking and I’d put family.”

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A SEASON School of the Arts’ fourth year features slate of variety, quality TO SAVOR:

The Apocalypse is coming to ETSU this summer -- Day on Fire: Apocalypse in Contemporary Art exhibition set for Aug. 20-Sept. 14 at Politics has once again made “change” a topic of conversation, in Images from Mary B. Martin School ETSU’s Slocumb Galleries. of Arts’ fall season, clockwise from top America. Change and variety are bywords at Mary B. Martin School of waswhich worried that weitswouldn’t have with enough entries thereand were left: mask from Masks of the Michathe“IArts, celebrates fourth season a fresh slateand of events artists, ocán; Philadanco! performer; story147 artists and 483 entries from as far away as Germany and Canada,” says but one thing simply will not change, says Director Anita DeAngelis: the quality. teller Noa Baum; folk/country/gospel Karlota Contreras-Koterbay, gallery director.

“That was the most entries for “We really want to make very high caliber art available and accessible across our musician Kathy Mattea; Joe Papp in community to different groups, different cultural groups, partsof of submissions the community a juried show in socio-economic years, record breaking, and it was really a verydifferent wide range Five Acts film poster; and Mr. Jack that may not havepainting, experienced any artsphotography, activities previously,” DeAngelis, who in poster 2009 arrayed the first Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band – printmaking, sculpture, video art,says some graphic design, design.” on the front porch. visual andsay performing arts season for MBM SOTA and at ETSU. is very to us.”the final battle Some Nostradamus, the Mayan calendar other“That forecasts andimportant signs predict New to Mary B. Martin School for 2012-13 is a multicultural storytelling series titled “When Worlds Collide” from Revelation in 2012, so the timing for an apocalypse show was perfect, says Mira Gerard, who that on Oct. 11, will feature Noa Baum and her “A Land Twice Promised” tales of her homeland and the Israelisuggested conflict. the topic.

“It really resonated and withDiane so many artists,”will says Gerard,theanseries associate professor of Palestinian Tellers Jay O’Callahan Edgecomb complete in spring. art.

“I felt certain we would have a good number of entries because so many artists are addressing Bringing regional and arts concerns to the fore, as well as her signature country/traditional melodies is Grammy ideas of disaster.”

Award winner Kathy Mattea, who will be in concert at Martha Street Culp Auditorium Nov. 11. “She is so significant in the On country genres ofMir music shea is also a on huge for Appalachia, for issues relating to coal minSept.music/bluegrass 11, artist Christopher willbut give lecture hisadvocate own fantastical work, some of which ing of“His the arts in our is everyday lives,” DeAngelis says. to piece together images from a willand beainhuge the supporter exhibition. imagery fascinating because he seems In of a different musical and era willthat’s be – like straight from Lynchburg, Tenn., –who Mr.communicates Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet lot sources to createvein a dream space a real world,” says Gerard with Band, tooting its horns Nov. 1, also in Culp Auditorium. “They perform on period instruments, in period costume and bring a Mir and other artists on Facebook. “It makes me think of a futuristic world where the boundaries gazebo with them. They have a whole show built around that tradition and it’s a tremendous amount of fun.” between and blurred, where are different.

Hiswill work represents a more The first civilization ticketed event ofnature the fall,are at 7:30 p.m. on Sept.things 20 in Culp Auditorium, feature the much more modern sounds interior world of upheaval or of uncertainty.” of Afro-jazz and funk fusion as accompaniment for the hip-hop gyrations of Philadanco!, the Philadelphia Dance Company. to actually see theinnovation artist’s work hand and the artist’s own interpretaThe“The group,opportunity celebrated for its athleticism, and first preservation ofhear African-American traditions in dance, will perform a diverse program that crosses genres from ballet to modern dance. tions will provide us with deeper insights to his work and to the theme of the exhibition,” says Anita Cultures and styles will also coalesce in two visual art exhibitions Slocumb Galleries andSept. lectures co-sponDeAngelis, director of Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, whichinisETSU’s sponsoring the free lecture For sored by Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, Slocumb Galleries and ETSU’s Department of Art and Design.

MBM SOTA informa11 at 6 p.m. in Ball Hall Auditorium. A reception in Slocumb Galleries will follow the lecture. opens its season Aug. 20-Sept. 14 with a show titled ‘The Day on Fire: Apocalypse in Contemporary Art’ and a Sept. 11 tion about Gallery hours arepainter Monday-Friday a.m.-4:30 p.m. with extended hours during receptions. lecture by fantastical Christopherfrom Mir. 8Then for most of October, Slocumb Galleries will house a collection of 40 the ETSU For information, Contreras-Koterbay at 423-483-3179 or visit colorful ceremonialcall Mexican masks called Masks of the Michoacán.

Onwww.etsu.edu/cas/arts.

Oct. 22, Dr. Marion Oettinger, curator of Latin Mary B. MarAmerican art from the San Antonio Museum of Art, will present a lecture that will, DeAngelis says, “put the work we will tin School of have in the gallery space into context.” the Arts, call In two lectures, on Sept. 26 and 27 at 6 p.m. in ETSU’s Ball Hall Auditorium, writer and art and music critic Crispin 423-439-TKTS Sartwell will turn the topic to not only visual art, but also bluegrass music.

(8587) or visit Finally, Mary B. Martin School will bring back one special program from previous seasons: the South Arts Southern www.etsu.

Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, which each year features independent films in groups of six that tour the edu/cas/ South along with their filmmakers and, sometimes, actors. “While we are not new to the tour, every one of the arts films is new to us,” DeAngelis says.

The fall portion of the series begins on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in Culp Auditorium with Joe Papp in Five Acts, featuring Kevin Kline, Meryl Streep, Roscoe Lee Browne and a host of stage and screen stars, who recall producer Joseph Papp’s impact on making theater and the arts in New York more diverse and accessible to all.

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Congress still has work to do

In the coming months, our country is facing crucial decisions that will determine how soon we can be put back on a path to prosperity. Unless President Obama and the Democratcontrolled Senate put politics aside, our businesses and job creators will continue to face economic uncertainty and a tax hike that threatens to eat up the capital that could be used to keep Americans employed.

Congressman Because of sequestration, an auPhil Roe tomatic $98 billion across-the-board budget cut is set to take effect on January 1. About half of this will come out of defense spending, which will have disastrous

consequences for our soldiers, veterans, national security and the economy. Even members of the Obama Administration have warned of what is to come. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta opposes these cuts, stating they will be “devastating” to our military. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki likewise confirmed that under sequestration, the VA would face cuts that could affect the administration of veterans’ benefits and services.

To shine a light on what sequestration will mean to various agencies, on July 16, the House passed H.R. 5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act. This legislation requires President Obama to submit a report to Congress thirty days after the date of enactment detailing how the administration plans to implement the budget sequestration cuts required to take place in January. Now that the Senate has also passed the bill, I hope the president signs the bill into law and gets to work on sharing his plan for these cuts.

Also, on January 1, 2013, a $494 billion tax increase is scheduled to take effect when the tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 expire. Allowing this tax increase will idle job creation and stall economic growth. Still, the president refuses to put politics aside and give Americans, including job creators, certainty that their taxes will not rise in the New Year. This week, the House will vote on H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 to extend all current tax cuts for 2013.

I believe that we have an opportunity to come up with a simpler, fairer tax code that will incentivize job creation and grow our economy.

That is why this week the House will also bring forward H.R. 6169, the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012.

This legislation will require a tax code simplification package to be brought to the House floor by early next year and prevent it from being filibustered in the Senate. Everyone should be able to agree that protecting a confusing, com-

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey says:

Two excellent men have been chosen to lead our country The fall election season has begun.

The Republican National Convention has concluded and the party has nominated two excellent men to lead it through November and beyond: Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan.

I was proud to represent both my party and my state as a TenLt. Gov. nessee delegaRon Ramsey tion co-chair in Tampa and witness the introduction of this great ticket to the American people. As many of you may know I supported a different candidate in the primary but as I have studied Mitt Romney and gotten to know him better I have come to believe he truly is a wonderful candidate and will make an excellent president.

The Obama campaign will try and paint Mitt Romney’s experience in business as a negative but I am confident the American people will see through these transparent attacks.

Mitt Romney has a story to tell and it is one of economic recovery.

For 15 years, Mitt Romney worked at a company that took failing businesses and turned them around. He de-

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scribed his experienced in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.

“I know what it takes to turn around difficult situations. And I will put that experience to work, to get our economy back on track, create jobs, strengthen the middle class and lay the groundwork for America’s increased competitiveness in the world,” Romney explained.

Mitt Romney, for lack of a better term, is a turnaround artist. I can think of no better skills to possess to lead America after the Obama recession than the ones Romney spent years finetuning in the private sector.

I’m excited at the prospect of a president who has worked in the private sector identifying new ways to maximize resources and solve problems.

I’m energized to support a presidential candidate who speaks from experience and with optimism about the possibilities of our free enterprise system in contrast to a President who belittles the efforts of small businessmen.

Mitt Romney’s competency as an executive leader was proved once again in his choice of a running mate. Many urged Governor Romney to make a safe choice and choose a bland figure who would make no waves. He instead made a bold choice. Paul Ryan is young, visionary leader of the intellectual Right and one not been afraid to stake out

clear and definable positions.

The choice of such a clear speaker and thinker such as Ryan shows that Romney is concerned not just with the politics of getting elected but the policy expertise needed to govern.

The choice the American people have been given is a stark one -- and that is just how I like it.

On one side we have a man who spent a career building success out of failure, a man who has turned around companies and saved jobs. On the other side, we have a man who has taken a recession and turned it into a near depression all the while telling individuals who have managed success in tough times that “they didn’t build that.”

These two visions of America could not be more diametrically opposed.

In Tennessee, Republicans have proven that conservative governance works. We have proven that you can shrink a budget’s bottom line, cut taxes and still provide high quality services.

We have shown that a state that pays its bills on time can thrive even in the Obama recession.

I see the same principles of conservative governance in the Romney/ Ryan ticket. I look forward to seeing a change in the White House and cannot wait to see Mitt Romney make America’s economic comeback its turnaround masterpiece.

plicated tax code with procedural gimmicks is counterproductive.

Because Congress has yet to reach agreement on how to fund government operations for the coming year, we once again face the potential of a government shutdown at the end of September. In April, the House passed the Path to Prosperity, a budget blueprint that will help restore jobs and put our country back on a fiscally sustainable path. Senate Democrats rejected this blueprint and have refused to try to find a plan that can pass their body.

Despite this irresponsible stance, leaders of

the House and Senate are working to craft a plan that will keep the government running until early next year, allowing whichever administration is in office a chance to craft its blueprint for the country.

We still have a lot of work to do, and I encourage President Obama to sit down with leaders in the House and Senate—both Republican and Democrat—to find a path forward for our country. I will continue to support solutions that address our debt crisis, adequately fund our military and ensure that all Americans aren’t faced with a tax hike January 1.

Bits and Pieces From All Over

By Ron Scalf It’s football time in Tennessee and from the looks of what the pundits say Vols Coach Derrick Dooley has one more chance to take us to the Promised Land [8 wins or better] or he’s on his way out of KTown and back on the road to Louisiana or Georgia or wherever. Locally, Milligan College got some great exposure statewide by hosting the Vols as their home away from home practice field and Johnson City proper got in the mix as the team scrimmaged at Science Hill High School.

In the meantime, former Vols basketball coach Bruce Pearl landed at ESPN but he says he’ll still be selling groceries for H.T. Hackney and Gov. Bill Haslan’s brother bought the NFL Cleveland Browns for a $1 Billion. Whoa Nellie!

Speaking of sports, the Americans certainly did more than expected at the Olympics except for our boxing team.

For the first time ever, we not only did not bring home any kind of medal, we went home shortly after the plane landed. It was a pitiful and embarrassing display for U.S.A. Boxing and one wonders what has happened to a sport where in the past, we had to charter a C130 to carry all the boxing medals home. The answer could be with the USOC looking into the possibility of developing boxing teams at the college level. Now that ETSU is one of only a hand-full of Olympic Designated Training Centers in America perhaps boxers could come to Johnson City and we can turn this thing around. We’ll see.

It seems like we get one election cycle over and here comes another one. With the recent redistricting by the Tennessee

Legislature we’ll be seeing recognizable names on signs in different yards. Case in point, State Rep. Kent Williams is seeking re-election but will be representing Unicoi County along with most of Carter County should he be successful in his bid for a fourth term.

While U.S. Sen. Bob Corker and First District Congressman Phil Roe have token opposition they, like Rep. Williams, have already hit the campaign ground running.

“You never take an election for granted,” one campaign worker told me recently.

In what was quietly billed as friendly neighborly competition, Johnson City beat out Kingsport as the next home to Tupelo Honey, a popular eatery anchored in downtown Asheville. Not many people were surprised when you look down the street and there stands the campuses of ETSU and the Veterans Administration Center at Mt. Home. That fact had to weigh heavy to the thought of they are, “just a stone’s throw away.” Add to the mix a downtown campus for Northeast State Community College and suddenly downtown Johnson City is the popular place to be.

Thus, Johnson City Commission members and the Chamber of Commerce staff have reason to smile a lot these days. But so do Kingsport officials. On their plate is the construction of a new aquatic center [slated to open soon across from Meadowview Conference Center] and the construction of a new downtown parking garage is also on the horizon. And, don’t forget Bristol has one of the most dynamic and active downtowns in the region. We live in interesting times.

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Bad Jab: Young boxer scores fifth national title and another belt

By Ron Scalf

Jose Burgos did last month at the KCI Expo CenJohnson City, TN. --- It’s rare in the competi- ter in Kansas City. tive world of amateur boxing to win one belt let Representing Johnson City, Tennessee at the alone five by the age of 14 but that’s exactly what Ringside World Championships against the likes of boxers from other countries including Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico is in itself is an honor. But, the odds of Burgos winning a 5th belt in Kansas City, is unheard of especially since he was forced to move up to the 154-pound class and box in the highly competitive “open division.”

“Yeah, I guess Kansas City is his favorite town,” long-time Johnson City Athletic Club Coach Scott Vance said with a chuckle. “Two years ago he won the Ringside world championship there and he also won the national Silver Gloves championships there three years in a row.”

Burgos toughest battle wasn’t in the ring but at the scales. The growing hard-hitting southpaw moved up to the 154 pound weight division rather than having to literally starve himself and lose four pounds to compete at his usual 145 welJac Robbins stands in the ring with Coach terweight weight class.

Scott Vance.

“He’s a growing boy and that’s just part of

competition,” Vance said. “To me, he looked even better and more comfortable in that weight class. You never want to have the scales force you into a corner. It was an easy decision to move up [in weight class]. There was no added pressure except we had scouted the boxers in the lower weight division and really were in the dark so-tospeak going in.”

Burgos breezed through the competition ending up in the finals against tough hard-hitting Jake Daoust of Quebec, Canada.

“The Canadian kid was a tall and lanky guy with a big reach advantage but Jose kept going inside and boxing his game plan,” Vance added.

“Jose is a smart boxer and executes a combination better than anyone at his age.”

While improving to 44-3 Vance says he has a hard time getting fights for Burgos. “It’s so hard to get Jose fights. Nobody wants to box him,” Vance said.

Jac Robbins, who also competed in tournament at 125 pounds representing Johnson City, nearly followed Burgos home with a belt of his own. After winning three straight bouts thus cata-

pulting him into the 125-pound Novice championship final. He lost a close decision to Preston Powell of Arlington, Texas.

Jose Burgos with Coach Scott Vance at the Athletic Club.

Song of the Mountains launches Kickstarter Campaign “Song of the Mountains is a wonderful concert series that is based at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia showcasing and preserving the music of the southern Appalachian region. Song of the Mountains/Lincoln Theatre is a non-profit 501c3 organization and of course depends on generous donations and underwriters to continue to do this important work as well as creating economic development in the form of tourism for southwestern Virginia”, says Tim White the show’s host and executive coordinator.

Like most non-profit organizations Song of the Mountains is struggling with funding and this groundbreaking public television program is constantly coming up with creative ideas to raise much needed dollars to keep the concert series on the air.

Last month, Song of the Mountains launched an exciting “Kickstarter” campaign to raise money and interact with fans of the show at the same time. Kickstarter is a program that was designed to support artists and projects in the music and visual

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artist world. There are two basic rules for a Kickstarter campaign. One is to set a goal of monies to be raised and the second is to set a timeline in which these funds are to be raised. If an artistic project reaches or exceeds its goal within the specified time frame then the project receives the “pledged funds” from its “backers”. If the goal of a project is not reached within the specified timeline then the project receives no funding from the pledged backers.

“This is an exciting way to raise much needed dollars for Song of the Mountains and a way for fans of our show to become engaged and support us at a level that is comfortable for each individual “backer”, says White. “We are on public television outlets across America but PBS does not fund our show. I have found that many people who enjoy our show on PBS mistakenly think that PBS funds us. We are very appreciative that public television airs our program but we are solely responsible for raising the money to keep our show on the air”, states White.

We are asking that fans of our Song

of the Mountains concert series visit our website and click on the Kickstarter logo which is in bright green lettering on our homepage. Once at the Song of the Mountains Kickstarter page there is a 7-minute video that shows highlights from the first 6 years of the concert series and explains the entire process on how individuals may become a valuable backer of the show.

There are several levels that individuals may become involved starting at a $1.00 pledge level and increasing from that amount. Different pledge amounts receive a variety of various “gifts” for helping with the project. Song of the Mountains has less than 60 days to raise their goal of $27,500.00.

White says, “With corporate underwriting at a low point and government grants not what they once were we are turning to our much appreciated fan base for help. We are broadcast across America on public television and we are based in the beautiful Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. This might make us appear to be a rich organization but we are definitely

not. It is a necessity that our fans support this cause if we are to continue to produce concerts and tape them for future generations to enjoy. Our show is entertaining but it is also and valuable archive of bluegrass, old time, gospel, classic country and Americana music .I hope that our loyal fans will visit our Kickstarter campaign

and make a pledge at their comfort level and pass word along to others to do the same.”

Info is available at www.songofthemountains.org or at www.kickstarter.com then search Song of the Mountains. Also information is available by contacting the Lincoln Theatre at 276-783-6093.

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Spotlight on an Out ‘N About Reader’s favorite:

Bluesman and The Blues Essentials Kingsport, TN. --- For 12 years, Bluesman and The Blues Essentials have been playing original music and personal interpretations of blues classics, jazz, rock and pop. Based out of East Tennessee, the band has played at various venues such as Down Home in Johnson City, Brackens in Maryville, The Bus Pit in Kingsport and Sapphires in Knoxville. Bluesman and The Blues Essentials has opened for Marcia Ball and Bettye Lavette and currently has a cd out titled: Bluesman, “Girl of My Dreams.”

It’s available at amazon.com and the orchard.com.

“We’re looking forward to the months ahead as we get the opportunity to open up for some great area bands at festivals and various other gigs,” said Bluesman. “It’s just great to get out and make some good music and entertain the masses.”

Presenting some of the best musicians available on stage, Bluesman has been known for adding local professionals to its show’s cast on a revolving basis including Tony Rominger, Dwayne “Catfish” Frye and Sonny Leonard just to name a few. “We

have a wealth of talent in our region and I and the band want to present the best musicians available to perform with us. It’s a lot of fun and we’re like family and it shows when we all join together on stage.”

Bluesman and The Blues Essentials were electrifying recently at a gig in downtown Bristol. “Ben Zandi, [Bristol City Councilman, businessman and restaurateur; is a great guy and a supporter of us and he has booked us at many events and that means a lot,” Bluesman said. “We appreciate him calling us and the exposure at those events has been overwhelming.”

Recently, Bluesman and The Blue Essentials added an Oldies Show to their music offerings. “Those great tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s has just enhanced what we were playing and being able to offer people (especially company parties and special events.) People just love it when we take the stage and play great tunes and big hits like ‘Hold On I’m Coming’ and ‘SHOUT!’ said Bluesman. If you need a great band for a special event give them a call. You won’t be disappointed!

ONAM publisher Ron Scalf presents a plaque to the Bluesman and the The Blues Essentials after being selected “Best Blues Band” by ONAM readers.

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Bluesman and The Blues Essentials Home Page: http://www.reverbnation.com/bluesmanmusic Band Members: Bluesman, George Ferrell III, Jon Ferrell Genres: Blues/Classic Rock Blues/Jazz Blues/Oldies Bookings: 423-646-0498 Corporate and private parties, Opening Act, Special Occasions and Events

The band performs recently in downtown Bristol.

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Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce to hold 35th Annual Apple Festival The Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 35th annual Unicoi County Apple Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.

tainment, a large children’s area, a Blue Ridge Pottery show and sale, contests and a smorgasbord of food!

The craft festival, featuring more than 350 vendors from around the country, will be lined along the downtown streets of Erwin showcasing their unique arts, crafts and foods.

Two stages consisting of continuous entertainment will be showcased. Both Friday and Saturday, top gospel groups from around the nation will praise the Lord in song on the Phil Bachman Toyota and Hometown IGA Gospel Stage. The second stage, sponsored in part by Waste Management, CenturyLink and Nuclear Fuel Services will be located in the Gathering Place Park and will feature two-days of entertainment including bluegrass, The festival, drawing more than country, individual performers, dancing 110,000 annual attendees, has been and more. consistently named one of the Southeast The large children’s area is a festival Tourism Society’s Top 20 events in the within a festival, uniquely designed for the southeast and is a three-year winner of young festivalgoers, complete with rides, the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Asso- games, concessions and much more. ciation’s Pinnacle Award. The premier Sponsored by the Unicoi County Family two-day event offers something for every- YMCA, the 2012 festival children’s area one -- handmade crafts, antiques, enter- will feature exciting attractions including The Fun Factory’s Adrenalin Rush, Bungee Run, Joust, Saber-Tooth Tiger Slide, Bungee Trampoline and the King Kong Slide. Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate.

The train ride, a children’s favorite from years past, will also be part of this year’s events.

Bring your appetite and let it have a festival.

You can enjoy everything from Chinese to Greek foods, traditional foods such Over 100,000 people converge on the Apple Festival as barbecue and homemade each year in October. hamburgers to

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apple pies and apple fritters. For your convenience, two food courts, including tables and chairs, have been established.

To enliven one’s competitive spirit, the Unicoi County Apple Festival includes many activities and contests. For those with an appetite to cook, the University of Tennessee Extension Service offers a cooking contest for both adults and youth. The eighth annual Miss Unicoi County Apple Festival Pageant, taking place the weekend prior to the festival, will crown “Pageant Queens” in ten age divisions ranging from birth through 20 years of age and 65 and over. Children under age five will also have the opportunity to vie for the title of Apple Dumpling of the Year in the Apple Dumpling Contest fundraiser.

For the athletic competitors, a weeklong tennis tournament, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance will be held at Fishery Park. On October 6, runners from across a five-state region will converge on the streets of Erwin for the running of the Nuclear Fuel Services Apple Festival 4-mile footrace and 2-mile race walk.

Partnering with The Erwin Record, the Chamber will host the sixth Annual Apple Festival Photography Contest in which amateur photographers can showcase their work and compete for prize ribbons in various divisions.

The 33rd annual Blue Ridge Pottery show and sale, held at the Unicoi County Intermediate School, is a must-see for Blue Ridge pottery collectors and admirers. Rare pieces can often be found during the show. Blue Ridge Pottery, now sought after by collectors worldwide, originated in Unicoi County.

The festival spans across a 5 block section of downtown Erwin and includes adjoining side streets. From Interstate 26, take Exit 37 into downtown Erwin. Several parking areas around Exit 37 have been secured for festival attendees.

To ensure the safety of the large number of attendees, festival organizers ask that you please do not bring pets onto the festival grounds. Bicycles and skateboards are also not permitted on festival grounds.

For more information, call the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce at (423) 743-3000, visit the website at HYPERLINK “http://www.unicoicounty.org” www.unicoicounty.org or stop by the Chamber office located at 100 South Main Ave.

And the band plays on. . .

Huge crowds are a mainstay at the Apple Festival.

A large group enjoys last year’s downtown Erwin’s Apple Festival.

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So Many PoSSibiliTieS!

Two UniqUe STageS . . .

(Abingdon, Virginia) Barter Theatre is known for professional repertory theatre. What does that mean for you? “It means choice,” says Lori Hester, director of patron services. This fall Barter offers six different shows on two unique stages. Whether you prefer comedies, family shows, dramas or new works, you’ll find a wide selection at Barter Theatre in historic Abingdon, Virginia.

Families cherish the memories made while attending big family musicals like Tarzan: The Stage Musical.

Suitable and entertaining for even the little ones, ages 3 to 17 have a special youth ticket price of $17. Adult tickets range from $27 to $42 for all fall shows.

Based on the Disney film, Tarzan: The Stage Musical features music by Phil Collins and tells the story of two worlds and one family as an ape mother raises an orphaned boy as her own. As Tarzan becomes a man, he learns the ape way and yearns for acceptance from his ape father, Kercheck. When humans on a research expedition arrive in the jungle, Tarzan has a choice. Will he choose to be with his own kind, the humans or his true family, the ape tribe?

Preteens through adults will love the musical Zombie Prom, opening Sept. 6 at Barter Stage II. “Think of the music as Grease meets Little Shop of Horrors,” said Hester. Set in a high school during the 1950s, the story is all about young love and how to exist as a unique individual in a cookie-cutter world that encourages sameness. Can this young couple break free and follow their hearts? After all, even zombies need love! “I love these doo-wop/rock-n-roll numbers,” said Hester.

On Barter Main Stage, a world-premiere by Kingsport native Lori Tate Matthews begins on Sept. 27. Set against the backdrop of the Tennessee Eastman Company explosion in the 1960s, October, Before I Was Born takes a look at one family as they struggle

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to cope with the fear of the unknown. Desperate for information regarding the fate of their loved ones, yet no way to get it, will this family support or turn on each other? Special 360° panels will be held on Oct. 2 and 3, 30 minutes before and after the performances. Eastman officials and playwright will be on hand to discuss this heart pounding, close-to-home story during these special panels. “We are extremely excited to produce this play at Barter,” said Hester. “I believe it will directly connect with anyone who sees it.”

On Barter Stage II beginning September 11, Michael Poisson and Jasper McGruder star in the two handed play, The Sunset Limited, penned by author of No Country For Old Men, Cormac McCarthy. Life hangs in the balance of a single conversation as a believer and a non-believer discuss the meaning, or lack of meaning, of it all. This brilliantly articulated story is intense, gripping and thought-provoking. 360° Panels will be held September 11 and 16 featuring insight from the actors and director, Tricia Matthews.

Another world-premiere begins at Barter Stage II on October 11. Written by Dan O’Neil, “The Wind Farmer” is the second in Barter Theatre’s Shaping of America series and was developed in Barter’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights. A determined farmer and a determined wind turbine salesman go head to head in a battle of what it means to build a better America. One girl’s future lies in what she discovers as she tries to find her place in the world.

“At Barter Theatre, there is something for everyone,” says Hester. “No matter what you choose, you can know that Barter productions are going to be the high-quality entertainment our patrons have come to expect.”

For tickets and more information, visit BarterTheatre.com or call 276.628.3991.

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