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Wednesday, Sept. 18th • 11 am - 4 pm At Happy Valley Credit Union, we appreciate our members allowing us to service them with all their financial needs. It’s been a hometown tradition for eight decades!
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80 years ago, Happy Valley Credit Union started up by servicing the employees who worked at North American Rayon and Bemberg Corporation. 80 years later, we service several important industries in Carter and Washington Counties including:
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*Please be aware that we offer memberships in most of the Carter County census tracks for those who live, work or worship here. We also have family memberships available.* At Happy Valley Credit Union you can receive professional financial service for anything you might need a loan for including but not limited to: Automobiles, Trucks, Tractors, Mowers, Heat Pumps, and Personal Loans. You can apply for a Mortgage Loan or a Home Equity Loan. And, your Saving Account is insured up to $250,000. Member Services offered at Happy Valley Credit Union include: Share Account • Shared Draft Account [checking] • IRA’s • Christmas Club Account • Vacation Account • Mortgages • Vehicle, Motorcycle and Recreational Vehicle Loans.
Happy Valley Credit Union’s 80th Anniversary is a “Members Only Celebration Event” in an effort to say “Thank You” for your support through 80 years of service to our entire credit union members and their families.
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Uniquely Freaky: Logging 50,000 miles in 29 years of running Whenever given the opportunity to talk about my running success, I don’t hold back. I enjoy talking about how I started running and why I continue to be obsessed with such a challenging sport. At times, I have admirably been called a “runner,” knowing whole-heartedly that I am not a runner, merely a person who loves to run and there is a huge difference. I, along with most runners, know all too well that running is an obsession that just won’t die. I’ve logged over 50,000 miles since I started running twenty-nine years ago and looking back on the hundreds of road races both short and long distance, I am somewhat satisfied with a personal sense of accomplishment but I am always looking for more races and miles to run. I am very passionate about running for a variety of reasons. First and foremost – it is free health! I don’t pay health club or gym fees, I keep a tight schedule and run at home and when I travel. With the exception of a minimal investment in
Suzy Cloyd proper running shoes twice a year, running is a self-reliant sport. If I don’t run, it’s nobody’s fault but my own. What I think of as unique and special is viewed by some as freaky and weird. I get looks from people who wonder what I am up to and ask questions like, “What are you running from or what are you trying to accomplish?” The more I run, the more I want to run and as mundane as that may sound I love it and that won’t change! But what has changed
for me is I don’t announce my running obsession anymore, because the ones who question me are the very ones who should “make the effort” to find their own exercise routine rather than question the dedication level of another. Webster’s definition of freak is, “A thing or occurrence that is markedly unusual or irregular” and I love that! I like being markedly unusual. I like being different from the main stream and I like being irregular. Combine that with being unique and now I’ve become, “The only one of its kind who is radically distinctive,” according to Webster. You will read this and think about your own obsessions, which may or may not be exercise or health related. But as long as you are dedicated to good, wholesome, inspiring, and encouraging activities, and you enjoy them, then stick with them and consider yourself one of those “uniquely, freaky” persons who is “markedly unusual and radically distinctive”.
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On the 5th: Summer concert series downtown Kingsport featuring Orange Krush. 7 p.m. Free. On the 6th: Downtown Jonesborough Music on the Square featuring Blue Mother Tupelo. 7 p.m. Free. On the 6th-8th: Battle of Blountville Civil War Re-Enactment. Old Hawley Farm, Blountville. On the 7th: Mark Lowry at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Bristol. Please see page 12 for more info. On the 7th: Huge Annual Tree Streets Yard Sale in Johnson City. 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. University Parkway. On the 8th: Music in the park. Free from 3-5 p.m. Veterans Park, Southwest Ave. Johnson City. On the 10th, 17th & 24: Storytelling at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough. Call 423-753-2171 for details or visit their web site: www.storytellingcenter.net. On the 12th: The Catalinas, free concert downtown Kingsport, Broad Street. 7 p.m. On the 13th: Music on the Square, downtown Jonesborough. The Elderly Brothers, 7 p.m. Free. On the 16th: 31st Annual Taste of Johnson City 6:30-8:30 p.m. Johnson City Country Club. On the 20th: Music on the Square, downtown Jonesborough. Sol Driven Train. 7 p.m. Free. On the 20th–22nd: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, downtown Bristol. Admission charge. On the 22nd-Oct. 17: The art of Dixie Jordan. Kingsport Renaissance Center. Free. On the 22nd: Annual Blue Grass Half Marathon, Johnson City, starts at 7:30 a.m. info: bluegrasshalfmarthon.com *Please see inside this issue for additional information on the Oktoberfest Festival in downtown Kingsport and the events at Barter Theatre in Abingdon. Out ‘N About Magazine is proud to be a media partner with them as well as the Paramount Theatre in downtown Bristol and Hands On! Museum in downtown Johnson City.*
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With summer coming to a close, fall is in the air at Corner Nest Antique Mall Elizabethton, TN. --- Days are starting to get shorter and with fall around the corner the 90+ vendors at Corner Nest Antique Mall are busy bringing in new seasonal items. For our monthly stop at the massive 30,000 square foot antique mall, located near the heart of downtown Elizabethton, we spoke with vendors Carolyn Payne and Deborah Sutherland. Deborah is a transplant from Ft. Lauderdale Florida and she said she moved to the area about 15 years ago, “to live the country life on a ten acre farm with three horses, a donkey and three Australian Shepherds,” she said with a laugh. The busy real estate agent finds all kinds of items for her booth at the many personal auctions she participates in and from people who abandoned items in homes as she prepares to sell them for owners. She also blends her hobby into finding treasures in old barns, garage sales and a few upscale flea markets.
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“I can’t stand to take any antique piece to the dump,” she said matter-of-factly. “I love collecting and I am still learning about the business. My booth is a work in progress.” Of all the items she offers, Deborah is most fond of old boxes from the 18 and 1900s. “I just love old boxes and little dressers, chairs, glass ware and rocking chairs. I also recently found a large of amount of tools in an old barn from when people used horses and donkeys to till the land.” Carolyn Payne explained that she has had no formal training but loves to decorate. She is self-taught and makes some of the most beautiful wreaths you’ll ever see. “I just have a vivid imagination and I never know how a particular wreath will turn out. They take on a life of their own.” She also makes hand-made pumpkins and it takes sometimes three days to come up with a unique pattern. She is skilled at making all types of curtains, and slip covers. She paints all her furniture and upholsters her chairs. She turns shutters, chalk boards, and old bread boxes into useful items that can be accent pieces anywhere in the home. She makes pillows from scratch and says if she sees a photograph she can recreate the item. Her table runners are also a very popular item. “Obviously, I love what I
do,” she said. “It’s very labor intensive but I enjoy it”. Both ladies say they love and enjoy being involved as vendors at Corner Nest Antique Mall. “There are just so many wonderful people in here,” Deborah said. “And no two booths are alike.” “Robin [Blackwell, the owner] has been super good to me,” adds Carolyn. “It’s just like being a part of a big family!” So, if you are Out ‘N About in Elizabethton, make sure to stop in and visit all the booths at Corner Nest Antique Mall and say hello to Carolyn and Deborah while you’re at it. It’s well worth the trip and we guarantee you’ll find that hard-to-find item you’ve been searching for!
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The reverse inflation of home video By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities
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Mountain States Foundation launches capital campaign for radiation oncology JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Mountain States Foundation announced plans Thursday for a new capital campaign that will have a significant impact on cancer care in the Tri-Cities region. The Foundation has made a commitment to support a construction and renovation project at Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) for the radiation oncology department. “Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way, whether we have faced the disease ourselves or helped a loved one through the battle,” said Pat Holtsclaw, president of the Mountain States Foundation. “The Foundation is proud to be supporting this project, which is so greatly needed by the folks who are facing cancer in our area.” JCMC’s new radiation oncology center will be housed in the lower level of the hospital’s new surgery tower, which is still under construction. The radiation oncology center will expand from 16,700 square feet to 35,700, and will go from five exam rooms to 12. For more information about the campaign or to make a donation, visit www.mshafoundation.org or call 423-302-3131.
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I remember a time when home video was in its infancy. Sometime in the early 80’s, we were at my aunt & uncle’s house and they had a strange looking rectangular box sitting atop their floor model television. When I asked what it was, as opposed to telling me, my uncle took me to a video store, which to me was as exciting as Disneyland, and rented Star Wars on VHS (or maybe it was Betamax…the details are fuzzy). All I remember was that I had a mixed feeling of awe and envy that my aunt and uncle could watch Star Wars, Jaws, or any other movie that they wanted to see whenever they felt like it. Years later, I also remember that my brother and I finally talked my mom into letting us rent the 80’s version of Scarface (mom, what were you thinking???). It spanned two VHS tapes and, as VCR’s – especially ours - were prone to do back in the day, it “ate” one of the tapes. If I recall correctly, it was $150 (or, at that time, approximately 10 yard mowing jobs) to replace. That was a long time ago. Over the years, VHS tapes and video stores are pretty much extinct, and thankfully a single film doesn’t cost anywhere close to $150 to replace. In fact, unlike practically everything else in the world, home video has become cheaper and cheaper as time has gone by, a reverse inflation, if you will. Here are some great boxsets that can be had for a fraction of they would have
cost 30 years ago. Alien Anthology - This is a bluray set of the four Alien films (which, to be kind, are of varying quality as films). The set not only features the four official theatrical Alien films (so unfortunately no Prometheus or thankfully none of the Alien vs. Predator nonsense) but also features ‘alternate cuts’ of each film (which actually makes Alien 3 watchable – no small feat). In addition to the films themselves, each film gets its own exhaustive ‘Making Of’ documentary. All in all, it’s the Alien fan’s dream.
Star Wars: The Complete Saga – Say what you will about George Lucas (and pretty much everything to say has already been said), he knows how to market his films. In what seems like the 400th home video iteration of the Star Wars films, Lucas finally got it right with his bluray set. While they don’t include the original, untouched theatrical versions of A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, or Return of the Jedi (and shame on that), the films have never looked or sounded as good as they do on bluray. Some good behind-thescenes pieces also bring us closer to a galaxy far, far away than we’ve ever been. Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy – Usually when I see the term “extended cut” plastered on a dvd cover, I pretty much think that it’s a studio’s cheap way of getting us to buy a product that we’ve already bought by throwing in a scene or two that was never intended to be
in the final release anyway. That goes out the window with Lord of the Rings films. I know some people are thinking, “Extended?!? Weren’t those films already 3 hours long anyway?!” Yes, technically the added content adds to the runtime, but magically it somehow makes them feel much tighter, complete, and overall better. Now that I’ve seen the extended versions, I’m never going to watch the shorter, but inferior theatrical cuts again. The Godfather Collection (The Coppola Restoration) –
Everyone has their favorite Godfather film. I happen to think that Godfather Part 2 is the perfect film, while many people like to debate the many merits of the original (sorry Godfather 3, you can go play somewhere while mommy and daddy talk). Whichever film you prefer, it comes with the new restored collection, complete with documentaries, additional scenes, and commentaries…all for about $20. A great gift for any film fan.
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Mountain States Health Alliance announces new CEO Johnson City, TN. – Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) officials announced today that Alan Levine has been named by the Board of Directors to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 6, 2014. Mr. Levine will succeed Dennis Vonderfecht upon his retirement at the end of 2013. “I am truly excited about the future of Mountain States under Alan’s leadership,” said Clem Wilkes, chairman of the MSHA board of directors. “Alan embodies the MSHA culture of bringing loving care to health care, and the Board is certain he’ll do very well in this environment. This was a very deliberative process, with a large number of people participating, and Alan will arrive with the strong support of the Board and those who got to know him in the process.” Levine, 46, will join MSHA after more than 20 years in hospital operations and in public service. Having led large, complex, multi-hospital organizations as well as leading two state health systems as the senior regulator and health policy advisor to two Governors, Levine is uniquely qualified to lead MSHA through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the health care system. “The people of Mountain States Health Alliance are wonderful, caring, compassionate and highly skilled, and I could not be more enthusiastic about joining their team,” Levine said. “Mountain States has earned a national reputation for quality and excellence, and our focus will always remain on making sure our patients come first, and that we are the place where our physicians always want to care for their patients.” Prior to his current role as Group President overseeing the operations of more than 40 hospitals and their affiliated services for Health Management Associates, Levine served as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and Senior Health Policy Advisor to Governor Bobby Jindal, where he oversaw the state’s Medicaid program and led the
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state’s health care system through two major hurricanes, the pandemic flu, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, major health care reform and the restructuring of the state’s charity hospital system. In partnership with the Attorney General of Louisiana, Levine also led a major and successful effort to crack down on fraud in the Medicaid program. Prior to his service in Louisiana, and prior to his service as President of one of the nation’s largest notfor-profit public hospital systems, Levine served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Health Policy Advisor to Florida Governor Jeb Bush before being appointed by Governor Bush to serve as Secretary of Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration, the state’s regulatory and Health Policy agency with a budget of more than $17 billion. In addition to overseeing one of the nation’s largest Medicaid programs, Levine led Florida’s health care system through eight major hurricanes making landfall, sought and received federal and legislative approval for the most sweeping Medicaid reforms in the nation, and was one of the first health secretaries in the nation to publish hospital cost and quality outcomes for consumers. His efforts to crack down on fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program led to recognition for his Agency by Florida TaxWatch. “Alan’s understanding of all the complex moving parts of the health care system, combined with his intricate knowledge of multi-hospital operations, positions him well to navigate the challenges of health care reform,” said Wilkes. “Alan stands out as someone who can help us forge a strong direction in this new era of uncertainty for our industry.” Vonderfecht said he feels confident handing over the reins to his successor at the end of his 24-year tenure with MSHA. “Alan is known in the industry to be a man of integrity, and I believe his personal values are very much in line with the values of our organiza-
Alan Levine tion,” Vonderfecht said. “His background and experience in a wide variety of challenging positions will be a benefit to Mountain States. He has led not-for-profit, public and investor-owned organizations, and he understands health care policy. Most importantly, he appreciates what has been accomplished by our team here, and how well positioned we are as a result of the hard work that has been done. He has a deep affinity for the region and is a great fit for the community.” Levine, in accepting the position, was quick to point out the success of the retiring leader of Mountain States. “Few health systems can say they have had a tremendous leader for more than 20 years,” Levine said. “First and foremost, this is a testament to the governance of the Board. But it speaks to the commitment Dennis has for the people and institutions that make up Mountain States Health Alliance. Following such a great leader will be a challenge and also an honor. “Dennis did what leaders do. He assembled a great team, provided a vision, and never lost his focus on seeking to make Mountain States the best it can be. Most impressive to me, however, is that when I congratulated him for his work here, he gave all credit to the team members who make up MSHA. That’s the sign of a great leader.”
Levine describes his leadership style as “very communicative,” and said he plans to “listen and learn.” While he will officially begin his role in January, 2014, Levine plans to coordinate the transition with Vonderfecht in the months leading up to his commencement as President and CEO. “It is important there be only one CEO, and Dennis is the guy until January 6,” said Levine. With regard to his overall philosophy, Levine said, “Without our doctors and our team members, our hospitals are nothing but bricks and mortar. Our work is all about people, and that should always be our priority. I want to engage with our Board, our doctors and our staff so we can continue to be the region’s highest quality and most trusted health care organization. I plan to talk to patients and their families so I can gauge their perspective, and most definitely will develop close relationships with our doctors. We truly need each other if we are going to be as good as the Board demands we be, and the public expects us to be.” MSHA’s new CEO comes highly recommended by his former employers. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said: “Mountain States could not have chosen a better leader going forward. Alan’s integrity and work ethic is unrivaled, and his steely determination to do the right thing made him a valuable member of my team as governor. His efforts to fight fraud and abuse against the taxpayerfunded programs were recognized by independent organizations due to the magnitude of the success under his leadership. His devotion to high quality is consistent with the culture of Mountain States Health Alliance, as he was one of the first health secretaries in the nation to establish a public website for comparing hospital costs, complications and quality metrics. He was by my side leading our state through eight major hurricanes making landfall, and never
lost his steadiness. He is a great leader who works exhaustively to get the job done.” Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said: “Congratulations to the board of Mountain States Health Alliance on their selection of Alan Levine. Alan embodies the qualities I know are important to Mountain States Health Alliance – integrity, compassion, innovation and an absolute commitment to the people who deliver high quality health care to those who are vulnerable. Alan’s personal compassion for people shone through during several major crises affecting Louisiana, and his steady leadership earned him my respect. I know the family of people who work for and support Mountain States Health Alliance will thrive under his leadership during these challenging times for our health care system.” Levine currently serves on the Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida, where he also serves as Chairman of Compliance and Audit. He also serves on the Board of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. He served on the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida, and has volunteered for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, youth sports and served as a Guardian ad Litem. Modern Healthcare Magazine named Levine as an “Up and Comer” in health care and named him one of “30 people in the nation who will have a powerful impact on health care in the next 30 years.” Others on the same list included then-Senator Hillary Clinton, Newt Gingrich, Barack Obama, and Bobby Jindal. Levine earned his bachelor’s degree in health education from the University of Florida and master’s degrees in business administration and health administration from the University of Florida. He and his wife, Laura, a nurse, enjoy hiking, camping and snow skiing, and spending time with their 26-year-old son, Terry, and their 23-year-old daughter, Katy.
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Courtyard Marriott celebrates 4th anniversary where a close-nit staff makes sure your stay is a great experience Johnson City, TN. --- Teamwork may be a term overused in some instances but not at the award winning Courtyard Marriott in Johnson City. In fact, as the popular hotel turns 4 years old later this month, by the looks of things you’d think it just opened 4 days ago. And, General Manager Steve Bales is quick to credit his staff from housekeeping to maintenance to the front desk in making this fact a reality. Key staff members include: Kristen Price, Assistant General Manger, Lisa Tolliver, Director of Sales, Janet D’Angelo, Housekeeping Manager and Dennie Johnson, Maintenance Engineer. A recent roundtable discussion had the staff at Courtyard Marriott discussing why the property is important to Johnson City and how working together makes their jobs that much more rewarding. Kristen, who hails from Clemson, South Carolina and recently joined the staff, said, “It’s exciting to come to work every day and be able to interact with the guests and make their stay as enjoyable as possible. I am impressed and proud to be involved with the Marriott family. And, that’s what the company is…... family, she said.” When asked how the hotel remains new looking after being open for four years, Dennie was quick to say, “It’s a team effort and everybody that works here keeps an eye
on everything every day. We stay on top of the property and perform preventive maintenance constantly.” Janet agreed. “We have a great team here and if any one of us sees something that needs to be corrected we communicate with one another and get the job done. We take pride in making sure the property is up to the highest standards for our guests because it’s as important to us that they have a great experience.” “We feel like we are inviting visitors into our home and we want top quality in everything we do every day,” added Kristen.
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mitted to making our guests enjoy their stay in a family friendly atmosphere. The layout of the property gives you the feeling of being at home and not at a hotel.” The staff is also involved in the community. Steve and Lisa are active members of The Chamber of Commerce and each month the group is involved with a selected community project like the Second Harvest food drive. “It’s important for us to be involved in the community where we live and work,” Kristen said. Johnson City’s Courtyard Marriott is a Silver Circle designated property which means they have been identified as being in the Top 10% of all Marriott Hotels in the nation. In fact, it ranks #14 out of 833 properties nationwide.
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Performance Schedule Every Monday 7-9 p.m. Times, Dates and Artists subject to change
September 2 — Fire in the Kitchen Slice of Bluegrass September 9 — Greg Cornett & Friends celebrate the release of his latest CD September 16 — Blue Edition September 23 — Ivy Road September 30 — Bands from the ETSUMusic program
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The Paramount Center for the Arts Calendar of Events September 2013 Saturday, Sept. 7th at 6:00pm Crooked Road General Store presents MARK LOWRY, Unplugged and Unplanned
Mark Lowry is known and loved around the world as a trusted voice in he realm of gospel music and beyond. He started making music at age 11 and now, more than four decades later, his legacy is forever sealed as an innately entertaining communicator who can, at once, make audiences laugh, cry, and think. Mark is a singer, storyteller, humorist, author and songwriter, whose lyrics to "Mary Did You Know?" resulted in one of the most loved modern Christmas songs of this century. Tickets: $30 In Advance, $35 At The Door
PARAMOUNT SEASON SHOW! Saturday, Sept. 14th at 7:30pm Grammy Award Winner MELISSA MANCHESTER
Melissa was nominated for a Grammy in 1978 and 1979, and received the Grammy Award in 1982 for Best Female Vocalist. In 2010, Melissa co-created and starred in the fivetime Ovation Award nominated ballroom dance spectacular Fascinating Rhythms at the Rubicon Theatre. Her song "I Know Who I Am," co-written with Joanna Cotton and Greg Barnhill, was recorded by Leona Lewis for the Tyler Perry feature film "For Colored Girls." For more information about Melissa, or to listen to her music, please visit her website at www.melissa-manchester.com/ Tickets: Adult $35.00; Seniors/Student $31.50; Students w/ID $28.00; Groups of 10 or more $30.00
Friday, Sept 20th - Sunday, Sept. 22nd BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION
The wildly popular festival is returning, and as always, the Paramount is proud to be a part of it! This year, the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion has gathered another all-star lineup including Lucinda Williams, J.D. McPherson, Jim Lauderdale, Apache Relay, Red Molly, and many more! For more information regarding ticket pricing and purchasing, visit the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion website at www.BRISTOLRHYTHM.COM
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Thursday, Sept. 5 - 8:00pm The Barefoot Movement Friday, Sept. 6 - 8:00pm The Steeldrivers Sunday, Sept. 8 - 7:30pm The Steeldrivers Wednesday, Sept. 11 - 8:00pm Addie Brownlee Friday, Sept. 13 - 8:00pm Shawn Camp Band Saturday, Sept. 14 - 8:00pm Linda McRae and also Anndrena Belcher
Concert Schedule Wednesday, Sept. 18 - 8:00pm Dave Egger Thursday, Sept. 19 - 8:00pm Jesse Gregory and Faultline Wednesday, Sept. 25 - 8:00pm Humming House Thursday, Sept. 26 - 8:00pm Ron Block Friday, Sept. 27 - 8:00pm Phoebe Hunt Saturday, Sept. 28 - 8:00pm disappear fear
Hands On! September Calendar of Events Art Studio Schedule Rainbow Fish: Read the book The Rainbow Fish by Mark Pfister and create your own colorful fish! Paper Quilling: Paper quilling (also known as paper filigree or paper rolling) is a form of art that has been around for centuries. During September, make a sculptural hand using the paper quilling technique in honor of Hands On! Regional Museum’s birthday! Special Events All month long - Hands On! Color-Changing Cups for $1.49 in the Gift Shop! Sunday, September 1st Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You Closes! Be sure to stop by this amazing exhibit before it moves to a new museum! Monday, September 2nd Closed for Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, September 3rd Sunday, September 15th - Play Dough & Polymers Come celebrate National Play Dough Day! Stretch a polymer chain and even make your own play dough to take home! The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement
periodically throughout each day. Friday, September 6th, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Hands On! Birthday Bash Come celebrate our birthday with Touch-a Truck in the streets and fun activities for the whole family! Free admission to the Museum with a suggested donation of $1 per person to conclude our summer fundraising campaign. Tuesday, September 17th Sunday, September 29th - Can You Feel the Pressure? Did you know that you have 14 pounds of air pressure pushing on every inch of your body? Join us in the Eastman Discovery Lab as we learn about the AIRmazing properties of air through fun interactive demonstrations. Watch as our famous potato
launcher sends potato pieces flying and even see a grown-up get vacuum sealed! The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. Wednesday, September 25th, 9:30 am - 11:00 am - Owl Pellet Dissection Owls are amazing creatures that swallow their prey whole. Learn what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet and reconstruct the skeleton found inside it. Each child will receive an owl pellet. Cost $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Ages 5-12. Payment is required with registration by Wednesday, September 11th. To register, please call 423-434-4263 ext. 100, T-F 9-5 or email main@ handsonmuseum.org. Saturday, September 28th Rainforest Adventure Opens Visitors can explore rainforests from around the world in this exciting new traveling exhibit! Learn about the challenges facing these ecological wonders and how you can make a difference. The exhibit features over 40 interactive components: explore a gorilla nest, climb a 9’ kapok tree, weave on a loom, and climb through a tree log to discover animals that make their home there.
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ObamaCare, spending and immigration reform are hot topics at Town Hall Meetings The August district work period is a great opportunity to hear what is on the minds of East Tennesseans. I’m in the process of holding a series of town hall meetings throughout the district, and have heard from many of you about issues important to you and your families. Still, I realize many folks have busy schedules and can’t make these meetings, but it seems that three main issues are on the mind of East Tennesseans: ObamaCare, government spending and immigration reform. I voted against ObamaCare when it was passed into law, and have since voted to repeal this bill in full 3 times and have voted numerous times to repeal parts of this deeply flawed law. As a physician with more than 30 years of experience, taking care of patients has been my life’s work. I know firsthand that our health care system is broken. Because of ObamaCare, the cost of health insurance is skyrocketing, frivolous lawsuits make care more expensive without improving quality, and too many Americans are still have trouble getting insurance. Unfortunately, the president’s health care law will do nothing to address the core problems with our health care system. The administration claims there is no replacement bill, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. House Republicans have put forth several pieces of legislation to reform
ties have been irresponsible with your tax dolhealth care in this country. To take it a step lars, amassing a national debt of more than further, in the weeks and months ahead, I $16.7 trillion. will continue working with my colleagues on Since 2008 alone, the debt has increased the Republican Study Committee’s Health by more than 50 percent. As the nonpartisan Care Working Group, which I chair, and Congressional Budget Office explains, “… Chairman Steve Scalise (R-LA) to introduce large budget deficits and growing debt would a full replacement to ObamaCare. Our bill reduce national saving, leading to higher will include commonsense, market-based, interest rates, more borrowing from abroad, patient-centered health reforms that will work and less domestic investment—which in for the American people. I truly hope the presiCongressman turn would lower the growth of incomes in dent gets the message. ObamaCare isn’t workPhil Roe the United States.” The answer is simple: we ing, most Americans don’t want this law, and must cut spending, balance our budget and the only way to move forward with real health get Americans back to work. This is very important to not only reform is to repeal and replace this harmful bill. Another issue being raised in town hall meetings is the our future, but also the future of our children and grandchilbudget and federal spending. Earlier this summer, President dren. This Congress, we’ve cut spending back to 2008 levels, Obama visited Chattanooga to lay out his plan for a “Grand but it’s time to do more. Rest assured I will continue to support Bargain” to lower corporate tax rates in exchange for in- measures to cut wasteful spending and get America back on creased government spending. East Tennesseans know that the road to prosperity. Finally, immigration has been another hot topic at town the president’s tax-and-spend policies aren’t working. Outof-control spending is one of the most significant threats to hall meetings. If there’s one thing I’ve learned since coming American prosperity. For too long, lawmakers from both par- to to Congress, it’s that Washington doesn’t do big well. Just
Remaining vigilant on Obamacare Democrats across the nation and the state of Tennesance premium go anywhere up. see are accusing Republicans of being “political” in their This is not the Obamacare that the President sold to opposition of Obamacare, the president’s embattled health the American people. We have clearly been hoodwinked. care plan. The good news is that people are starting to wake up. I always find it interesting that when Republicans take Just this past month in the Chattanooga Times Free Press, issue with a particular policy it is described as obstructiona man named Link Christensen discussed his opposition ist or political but when a liberal has a similar disagreeto Obamacare. ment it somehow becomes a more legitimate, apolitical He said that “some of those regulations about what grievance. the costs of my employees are going to be are horrendous, Despite what the media tells you, conservative opposiand I can’t understand the math.” Lt. Gov. tion to Obamacare comes from the purest of motives. It also interesting thing about Mr. Christensen is that he Ron Ramsey is notThe has the benefit of being backed up by facts and the grim a right-winger, a conservative or even a Republican. realities of the bumbling beginnings of its implementation. He is a self-described “liberal-leaning social activist.” He From the start, I have said this law was a bad idea for America and understands what many of us understood from the beginning: Obamfor Tennessee. Until the law is fully implemented, we still have a chance acare is simply not workable. to arrest the damage the law can inflict on our economy. While big businesses can absorb the new mandates Obamacare In 2012, I was convinced that the American people were tired of four brings, those same mandates will crush small business. Shifting employyears of malaise and overreach by the Obama Administration and would ees to the exchanges rather than provide coverage will become the only vote to oust him and elect a president who would repeal Obamacare. I viable option for employers which will bankrupt this new system before was wrong. it even gets off the ground. But one lost election does not mean we give up the fight for what If you need further proof that this new law is unworkable you need is right. only to look at the news of the past few months. Much has happened since that election. We now know the President In July, the Obama administration announced the requirement is capable of using the IRS as a political weapon and using the NSA to that businesses provide their workers with health insurance or face fines, violate our privacy. Our healthcare system is simply too valuable to turn only known as the “individual mandate”, will be delayed by one year. In over to any federal government -- much less this one. August, the Department of Health and Human Services informed insurWhile the president and his acolytes in the press assure us that every- ance companies they would delay signing final agreements between the thing will be okay and that Obamacare will bring the cost of health care government and insurance providers whose plans will be sold on federal down, the facts say otherwise. health insurance exchanges. A National Journal study of Obamacare released recently is eyeThese are just two of many. The bottom line is that politics is not opening. driving opposition to Obamacare. Common sense and mathematics are. It found that a single wage earner must make less than $20,000 to Congressional Republicans need to do everything in their power to prosee his or her current premiums drop or stay the same under Obamacare. tect our economy from Obamacare. That’s means roughly 34 percent of all single workers won’t reap any Ronald Reagan once said that the closest thing to eternal life was benefits from the new law whatsoever. A family of four, National Journal a government program. If Obamacare is implemented, it will be near predicts, would need to make over $62,300 to see their monthly insur- impossible to roll it back. We must do what we can while we can.
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look at what we’re seeing now with Obamacare. Bills that are thousands of pages long are difficult to understand, even for experts, and often come with unintended consequences. Unfortunately, the same is true for the Senate immigration bill. Since the immigration debate began in Washington, I’ve worked to understand what First District residents think the solutions are. And I can tell you this – there is widespread concern about the Senate bill, particularly with respect to the bill’s provisions that put immigrants who came here illegally on a path to citizenship. I share that concern. The problem of illegal immigration has gone on too long and I believe any immigration reform proposals must begin with verifiable border security and improved visa monitoring before we address the approximately 11 million immigrants who are in our country illegally. It has been extremely beneficial to hear from you this August. If you haven’t had a chance to make a town hall meeting and would like to know when one will be held nearest you, please visit www.roe.house.gov/townhalls. Feel free to contact my office if we can be of assistance to you or your family. Our contact information can be found on our website, www.roe.house.gov.
The social stigmas of private schools: True and False
Being a private school student, I’ve gottaking their shoes off, but everyone has their gifts I guess, even if some come in a neat little ten a lot of flack about how “sheltered” I am, bank envelope. so I thought this month, I would write about 4. We’re all Christians. I would like to both the true and the false presumptions some think this one is true, but like the last three, people hold about us private school kids. it is false. At a private Christian school, most 1. We’re sheltered and sequestered from people would assume we’re all Christians, but the real world. That’s right folks, we don’t like in any situation, that is a difficult genhave access to things like TV, internet, and Carrie eralization to make. In the past year alone, radio; instead we have study groups and sit Williams I have found more and more opportunities around listening to classical music and deto minister to people, even at a school where veloping mathematical theories. False. Our rules might be stricter, but we’re still teenagers. We see we’re taught all of the textbook answers to the most conthe same world problems everyone else sees, just from a troversial theological topics. 5. Everyone knows everyone. This one is (for the different light, and perhaps in a lower dosage. 2. We’re all rich. This one is definitely false. Being most part) actually true! I can the youngest of six, I can assure you, I was never showhonestly say that I could probably identify every ered with dollar bills or given a 2”x3” piece of plastic and single high school student at my school, and I love that. told to “go nuts.” My parents are both entrepreneurs, and The great thing about being in such a small school is work hard so that they can afford for me a private classi- that you become a part of a close knit family -- somecal education, and for that they have had to make a lot of times too close even. We fight, we love each other, and sacrifices. My school actually has a scholarship program we stick up for one another. It’s kind of that no-one-canfor particularly bright students whose parents’ income beat-up-my-sibling-but-me mentality. My class is pretty will not support the tuition. large considering the size of our student body, less than 3. We’re all geniuses. Ok, so this one does sound 450 students in grades K-12; we have the second largest plausible. I don’t know if “genius” is the word I would graduating class to date, 35 people. The largest was 38 use, but I would probably make the assumption that and goodness, the commencement ceremony must have most private school students are extremely intelligent, if taken nearly two hours! I didn’t know any better. That’s not to discredit my fellow These are just a few of the many presumptions that students in any way, but this one is false. True, a private many people associate with a classical curriculum is a higher level of education, but private Christian school, and while they aren’t all not everyone starts out a natural Einstein. To be honest, false, most of them are hasty generalizations that we I’ve seen some of the most intelligent and the most ig- private schoolers often resent. So be careful with the asnorant people in private school. Ironically enough, it’s sumptions that you make, or you might be in trouble often the wealthy one’s who can’t count to eleven without with some rich, sheltered nerds!
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Grammy winners bringing message to East Tenn. The Blind Boys of Alabama started singing gospel in 1939 in Talladega. Seventy-four years later, the group is still raising roofs around the world with its legendary harmonies and gospel message covering the spectrum of musical styles. “We love what we do,” original member Jimmy Carter said in an interview with the Sydney (Australia) Opera House. “We have been singing gospel all these many years and we have not deviated from that and we don’t plan to. Gospel has a message that we like to carry that to the people … We try to make you feel something that you’ve never felt before … We want those who come sad to leave happy and those who come happy to stay that way.” The Blind Boys will bring that message to East Tennessee Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center,
Kingsport, co-sponsored by Mary B. Martin School of the Arts and Engage Kingsport, Kingsport’s cultural arts program. The Blind Boys of Alabama first got together at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939 and performed for nearly 40 years on the black gospel circuit, in churches, auditoriums and orchestra halls around the country. Since then, the group has had 30 albums, won five Grammys and four Dove Awards, has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, performed for three presidents at the White House and has been featured on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Today Show, CBS Saturday Morning, 60 Minutes and Austin City Limits. They have performed at Carnegie Hall and with other artists including Prince, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits,
Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Allen Toussaint, Ben Harper, Lou Reed, Randy Travis and Jamey Johnson. The Blind Boys are known the worldwide for their interpretations of traditional gospel favorites, such as “Amazing Grace,” “I Shall Not Walk Alone” and “Wade in the Water,” and less-traditional songs like Norman Greenbaum’s 1970 hit “Spirit in the Sky.” The New York Times praised the gospel legends’ “close harmonies” that “leap heavenward.” The Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts is pleased to collaborate with ETSU, says Engage Kingsport Director Bonnie Macdonald. “The team at ETSU has really raised the bar for accessibility of arts in our region,” Macdonald says. For tickets, call (423) 392-8414 or visit www.EngageKingsport.com
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Environmental artist Patrick Dougherty may hail from North Carolina, but his pieces of public art adorn landscapes and buildings, inside and out, the world-over. Dougherty will be creating a sculpture of saplings at ETSU this fall, and to prepare the community for this interactive process, residencysponsor Mary B. Martin School of the Arts is screening a new feature-length documentary on Dougherty’s work, Bending Sticks: The Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty on Monday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium. The film is free and will be followed by a panel discussion on public art by regional art and arts professionals and a reception. Bending Sticks celebrates the 25-year ca-
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reer of Dougherty, who has created hundreds of monumental, site-specific sculptures out of nothing more than saplings. The film, by Penelope Maunsell and Kenny Dalsheimer, follows the artist and his collaborators during a year of “stick work” and reveals Dougherty’s process, personal story and inspirations. “This whole project is exciting for us,” says Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Director Anita DeAngelis. “We’ll recruit community volunteers and engage classes in the making of the art work. Watching the film and helping with the construction are fantastic ways to learn more about public art and about Patrick and his work and vision.” For information on the event, call 423-439TKTS (8587) or visit www.etsu.edu/martin.
Mary B. Martin School of the Arts presents the film How to Make Movies at Home Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. with filmmaker Morgan Nichols as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. How to Make Movies at Home is the first in the School’s 2013-14 series of six South Arts independent films, three in fall and three in spring. After the free screening of the film in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium, Nichols and the audience will engage in a discussion about the film and his work as a filmmaker. A reception will follow. All are free and open. The “micro-budget, crowd-funded DIY cinematic event of a generation” pits a group of do-it-yourself filmmakers against the professionals of Hollywood with dramatic and humorous results. “The wall between ‘pro’ and ‘am’ has crumbled to the ground and a new wave of folk cinema is rolling in,” the film website says. With practical lessons on cinema craft woven throughout, How to Make Movies at Home is a wild, infectious celebration of the DIY world and a proud instigator of a new value system in the world of movies. For more information on the film, visit www.howtomakemoviesathome. com. For event information, call 423439-TKTS (8587) or visit www.etsu. edu/martin.
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People often say they’ve read my column here in Out ‘N About. Thanks so much for taking time to learn more about marketing, PR and social media in the Tri-Cities. Since you’re already interested in those topics I’m so excited to tell you about something fantastic coming up this month in Johnson City. For the first time ever we’ve gathered three fantastic groups of communicators together to produce what’s going to be one great event! The Tri-Cities Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, along with Greater Tri-Cities Pro Chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists and The American Advertising Federation of Northeast Tennessee will host Social Media and Communicators, #SMAC13, a discussion on navigating the ever-changing social landscape, Thursday, September 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Venue in the King building in downtown Johnson City, 300 East Main Street, Suite 200. This inaugural event will feature the region’s leading journalists and corporate communicators as they discuss how social media plays a role in news gathering, public relations, advertising and our everyday lives. The speakers will take part in an informative panel discussion about this
sometimes controversial and often misunderstood medium. Panelists will be Josh Smith of WJHL, Rachel Cain of Eastman Chemical Company, Becky Campbell of the Johnson City Press, Jennifer Clements of East Tennessee State University and Eric Vaughn of Wellmont Health System. I have the honor of serving as moderator. “#SMAC 13 will provide an excellent opportunity for communications professionals to share best practices and for the public to learn more about the rapidly growing field of social media,” said Jim Wozniak, president of Tri-Cities PRSA. “We have assembled a tremendous panel and moderator who are on the cutting edge of social media developments, we are grateful to have such wonderful partners in SPJ and AAF who have helped develop a first-rate event.” Audience members will be encouraged to participate in the conversation and send questions before the panel starts - via Twitter using the hashtag #SMAC13. Even if you can’t join us live please tweet
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us some questions in advance and we’ll do our best to work them in! The cost to attend is $15 for PRSA and SPJ members, $25 for business professionals and $10 for students with valid student ID and it includes lunch provided by Cranberries. Attendance fee and lunch is included with Ad Club membership. RSVP is required for this event as seating will be limited. For more information about the event or to learn how you can get involved, please visit the #SMAC 13 Facebook event page at Facebook. com/Tri-CitiesPRSA or email smacevent [AT] gmail.com.
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Concert Schedule Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville: Sept 27: Blake Shelton with Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Sept 22: Chicago Sept 28: City & Colour Oct 10: Craig Morgan Oct 29: Celtic Thunder Nov 1: Earth Wind & Fire Knoxville Civic Auditorium: Oct 10: Hunter Hayes Oct 12: Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Nov 6: Joe Bonamassa Nov 14: Straight No Chaser Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Oct 16: They Might Be Giants Nov 1: Blackberry Smoke Smokies Stadium in Sevierville: Sept 22: Foreigner with 38 Special Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Sept 5: Iron Maiden Sept 6: Muse Sept 14: Blake Shelton, Easton Corbin & Jana Kramer Sept 19-21: Taylor Swift Sept 28: Lionel Richie Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Sept 14: Ben Harper Sept 19: The Wiggles Sept 29: City & Colour Oct 12-14: The Lumineers Oct 18 & 19: Hunter Hayes Oct 25 & 26: John Prine
Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: Sept 3: Muse Oct 26: Michael Buble’ Oct 27: Selena Gomez Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte,N.C.: Sept 4: John Mayer & Philip Phillips Sept 10: Kid Rock, ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker Sept 11: Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson and Tony Lucca Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.: Sept 12: Taylor Swift Oct 17: Rod Stewart and Steve Winwood
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Kiss Me, Kate—The Classic Cole Porter Musical Begins September 14 Photo: Nick Koesters, Hannah Ingram
(Abingdon, VA) It’s “Another Op’nin’, Another Show” when Barter Theatre raises the curtain on the award-winning Cole Porter musical “Kiss Me, Kate.” The classic musical begins on September 14 on Barter’s main stage. Starring Barter Resident Actors Hannah Ingram as the actress Lilli and Nick Koesters as the theatre director, Fred, who happens to be Lilli’s ex-husband. The theatre has hired these two to play the leads in Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” Kate and Pertruchio, and sparks fly, both on stage and off as Lilli lives up to her reputation of being difficult to work with. It’s opening night and a fight between these to stubborn ex-lovers threatens the entire production. Then add two gangsters (Rick McVey and Michael Poisson), a mistaken identity, a pending marriage and a little side action and shake it all up for one hot musical. Can these two former lovers reconcile long enough to make it to the curtain call? When originally staged, the show picked up 5 Tony awards including best musical, book, and original score. Later, the 1999 Broadway revival picked up 5 more, and paved the way for “Kiss Me, Kate” to set the bar for successful Broadway musicals. An album of Cole Porter music revived the love of his work even further and earned him a new generation of followers. “Kiss Me, Kate” includes songs such as “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” “Wunderbar” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare.” Audiences have always loved the witty banter and delightful Cole Porter music, but some aspects of the story might seem a little bit dated. In the 1940s, no one blinked an eye at Lilli/Kate being “taught a lesson” and scolded by Fred/Petruchio. Barter’s production is exciting because it treats Fred and Lilli like real, flawed humans, who perhaps both need to learn a lesson about life. “I have come up with a way to let the Fred/Petruchio character realize his boorishness, and for the Lilli/Kate character to admit her love for her art and for Fred, which allows the audience to see the growth and acceptance of these characters, thereby, celebrating in their discovery—including the women of the audience,” said Briggs.
reminisce about playing at the Barter Theatre in Virginia and then getting paid with a ham. Audiences at the revival of the show applauded the Barter reference almost every performance. “With it being Barter’s 80th Birthday, it seemed appropriate to do a major revival of this wonderfully entertaining musical on the main stage for the first time ever,” said Richard Rose, producing artistic director. The cast is filled out with Sean Campos, Abbey C. Elliot, Justin Tyler Lewis, Holly Williams and others, and is directed by John Briggs. Briggs returns to Barter Theatre where he also directed “Idols of the King” (twice), “Smoke on the Mountain” and “Almost Heaven.” Barter Theatre is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission of the Arts. “Kiss Me Kate” is made possible by corporate sponsors: Wellmont Health Systems, Highlands Union Bank and media sponsors: WCYB, VIP Seen, TriCities and Lamar.
For tickets and more information call 276.628.3991 or visit www.BarterTheatre.com.
Written in 1948, fifteen years after the founding of Barter Theatre, “Kiss Me, Kate” includes a shout out to Barter Theatre. Fred and Lilli
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Official Guide to Kingsport Oktoberfest Kingsport, TN – Grab your lederhosen and your dirndl early bird) attendees gain early access to the Craft Bier Gar(surely you have one by now) – the 3rd annual Kingsport den and catering from Stir Fry Café. Premier VIP and VIP Oktoberfest, sponsored by Yuengling and Smith Brothers tickets are in short supply and are expected to sell out well in Harley Davidson, is just around the corner. Saturday, Sep- advance of the event. In addition, this year there will be two special FestivALES tember 28th thousands will converge on downtown Kingsport for VIPs in the VIP area. The Gregarious Great Pumpkin for Tennessee’s Largest Oktoberfest. Now spreading over 6 city blocks, Kingsport Oktoberfest is a commissioned Pumpkin Harvest Ale running directly has something for everyone, and many of the events are through the Great Pumpkin himself. Also, Santa is Getting FREE. The Kingsport Oktoberfest has been named Kingsport Fresh is another FestivALE that was commissioned for Oktoberfest. It’s a Double Dutch Choco- for the second year in a row - a ‘Top 50 FestiOktoberfest late Stout infused with Peppermint Candy val’ by Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine. Come Canes. Everyone is sure to love how it’s on out to Tennessee’s Largest Oktoberfest infused, but we are keeping that a secret and have a great time. The Kingsport Oktountil you set it at the festival. berfest proceeds benefit many wonderful loThe Bier Garden will open General Adcal charities including Second Harvest Food mission ticket holders at 2:30 that afterBank of Northeast Tennessee, Keep Kingsport B Beautiful and Move to Kingsport. eer t y noon where attendees will be able to taste “We are really excited about this year’s OkU n i v e r s i at least a 100 different beers from brewers from around the region. Gentoberfest. We work hard to design an event that’s fun for families and a great time to get together with old and eral admission tickets are $40 ($35 for Early Bird) new friends,” said Kingsport Oktoberfest organizer Stepha- and can be bought at www.kingsportoktoberfest. nie Carson. “And the festival wouldn’t be possible without com. This year’s guest brewer is Hi-Wire Brewery out of AsheYuengling and Smith Brothers Harley Davidson returning as ville, making their Tennessee debut at the Kingsport Oktotitle sponsors,” she continued. With activities planned from morning ‘til night, we have berfest with many more listed on www.kingsportoktoberfest. the Official Guide to the Kingsport Oktoberfest – Tennessee’s com. In addition, many other brewers chose the Kingsport Oktoberfest to make their Tricities debut including Jackalope Oktoberfest. Brewing, Big Boss Brewing and Blue Tick Brewing. Of course, Smith Brother’s Harley Davidson Craft Bier Garden This year the Smith Brother’s Harley Davidson Craft Bier it wouldn’t be a festival without Kingsport’s own, Erich Allen Garden will offer two levels of VIP tickets. Premier Club Mem- and Studio Brew representing. berships are $100 each and include early access to the Bier Beer University – Straight Garden (at 1pm), authentic felt German hat, commemorafrom the head brewer tive Tennessee Oktoberfest tasting glass, Oktoberfest growler, bar towel, food at the Stir Fry VIP Tent, fine wine, cigar, a VerGet it straight from the head brewer. All ticket holders to tical Beer Tasting, special Belgium VIP Glass and special bag. The Vertical Beer Tasting offers Premier Club members the Smith Brothers Craft Bier Garden also have their entry the opportunity to taste a select beer aged over six years to included in the ticket price. Beer University focuses on educanote the differences in taste over time. With the “wine-ifica- tion from grain to glass. Some of the region’s best brewers tion” of beer, organizers say a Vertical Beer Tasting gives will discuss in an intimate setting some of the most interesting issues in brewing including head brewers from Studio people a chance to enjoy a quality beer. “Vertical tastings are something relatively new in the Brew, Moccasin Bend Brewing, Saw Works Brewing, Smoky craft beer world, but they’re a unique way for the true beer Mountain Brewing, Wolf Hills Brewing and more. Get it lover to gain an appreciation for how time impacts a beer,” straight from the brewer on topics including real ales, barrel aging, the lager process and more at Beer University. said Carson. Like last year, there is also a VIP ticket. For $70 ($65 for
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It’s important to organizers of Kingsport Oktoberfest that there are activities for families to learn more about German heritage and take part in the festivities. This year there are three FREE inflatables, and FREE crafts provided by the Kingsport Arts Council. There will also be costumed StiltWalkers that will be fun “eye candy” for adults and kids. The Das Kidzone is an ALCOHOL-FREE area. Activities start at 10 am. In addition, Earth Fare will have some healthy giveaways for the family and ETSU Gray Fossil Site History Museum will offer a fossil dig for the children. “We want families to feel like they can be a part of this event. As parents ourselves, it’s important to us that our event represents something we would bring our children to, and do,” said festival co-owner Robert Brents. Football & Bier Haus sponsored by State of Franklin Soccer League Saturday, September 28th Tennessee plays South Alabama, but fans won’t have to choose between watching the game or coming to Oktoberfest. That game and others will
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be available for viewing inside the College Football Bier Hall. There will be five wide screen TV’s, 120 feet of tables, and plenty of chairs underneath a large Oktoberfest tent – provided by Action Rentals. The Barrel Roll sponsored by First Kingsport Credit Union. Back for the second year is the Barrel Roll, sponsored by First Kingsport Credit Union. This German tradition involves rolling “old school” beer barrels down the street. It’s not as easy as it sounds and is fun for participants and spectators. EuroKult German Car Show sponsored by German Motors For the second year in a row, the EuroKult German Car Show, sponsored by German Motors, will have a classic German Car show for everyone to view as well as participate in. This is a great chance to check out vintage and classic German cars. Little City Roller Girls The Little City Roller Girls will have their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Roller Bout at the Kingsport Oktoberfest. This will take place during the festival and gives everyone a chance to see what all the excitement is about with the Little City Roller Girls. Advanced Disposal Cornhole Tournament The 3rd Annual Advanced Disposal Cornhole Tournament is sure to please with experts and novices from around the region competing in the tournament. With $1,100 in prize money and ACO gold tickets, it’s a good time and a chance to show your cornhole skills. There’s plenty of live music and great beer to drown your sorrows if you lose – or celebrate your victories. Weiner Dog Brat Trot sponsored by First Kingsport Credit Union The Weiner Dog Brat Trot, sponsored by
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First Kingsport Credit Union, has sold out for the past two years and event organizers encourage people to register in advance. This year, included with the $35 admission, dogs will receive a German Costume. Ribbons are awarded to the winning pups in this dog friendly track. Register your pup at www.kingsportoktoberfest.com. This event is FREE to watch and promises to be a great time for all. Tennessee Idiotarod Race sponsored by Norfolk Southern Railroad The Tennessee Idiotarod is a shopping cart race in which teams of five “idiots” grab onto or tie themselves to a (sometimes modified) grocery store shopping cart and run through the streets of Kingsport. The race usually features people in costumes and themed carts. It’s a lot of crazy fun and unique in it is also a Food Drive with 10-percent of the proceeds going to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Artisan Craft Market and Quality Food More than 45 of finest artisans and craftsmen from around the region including woodworkers, sculptors, jewelers, potters, painters, knitters and more, will showcase their work along Main Street surrounded by Bavarian Cuisine, Craft Bier Garden and plenty of family friendly entertainment. Kingsport Oktoberfest Schedule of Events (Please note events are subject to change, so visit www.kingsportoktoberfest.com for the latest update) • 10:00 Festival Opens • 10:00 Craft Artisan Market Opens (F) • 10:30 Food Court Opens (F) • 10:30 Das Kidzone Opens with 3 Free Bouncehouses (F) • 10:30 Cornhole Registration • 11:00 Cornhole Tournament Begins
• 10:30 Dobbins Bennett Chorus • 11:00 EuroKult German Car Show (F) • 11:00 College Football & Bier Haus Opens • 11:30 EarthFare Healthy Kids (F) • 12:00 – 3:00 Mountaintop Polka Band • 12:00 Little City Roller Girl Mini Matches Begin (F) • 1:00 VIP Bier Garden catered by Stir Fry Opens • 12:30 Second Harvest Food Bank Drive • 1:00 Tennessee Idiotarod Starts (F) • 2:00 ETSU Natural History Museum Kids Fossil Dig (F) • 2:30 General Admission Bier Garden Open • 2:30 Beer University Begins • 2:30 Stilt Walking (F) • 3:30 Wiener Dog Race Brat Trot (F)
• 4:00 Beth Snapp Plays • 4:30 Barrel Race (F) • 6:00 Hundred Acres Headlines • 6:30 Bier Garden Closes for VIP and General Admission • 8:30 Closing (F) is a family friendly activity Parking and Hotel Information The official hotels of the Kingsport Oktoberfest are the Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn and Super 8. Call for your special Oktoberfest rate. For more information on the official Oktoberfest hotels, go to visitor info and contacts at www.kingsportoktoberfest.com Tickets to the Smith Brother’s Harley Davidson Craft Bier Garden can be purchased at www.kingsportoktoberfest.com.
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