FREE-TAKE ONE
Where Your Mind is Nourished
JANUARY 2013
Return Engagement: Party on the Moon – the “Nation’s Number One Party Band” – returns to play again for Kingsport Chamber Annual Dinner
KINGSPORT, TN. – They’ve played for President Barack Obama’s Inaugural… They’ve played for Eli Manning’s Wedding… They’ve played for Donald Trump’s New Year’s Eve Party for the last four consecutive years… They’ve played each of the last two years for the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner…and now the Number One Party Band in the Nation is back to play again for the Kingsport Chamber’s 66th Annual Dinner! Party on the Moon will headline a night of great entertainment at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce 66th Annual Dinner. “Kingsport’s Social Event of the Year” will take place Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center, Kingsport. The evening will begin with a reception at6 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at your Kingsport Chamber (400 Clinchfield Street, next to Food City in downtown Kingsport) or by calling (423) 392-8800. Last year’s event was another record sellout and this year’s dinner is expected to be as well. Those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible. As a special offer, this year’s Kingsport Chamber Annual Dinner ticket will also be good as a complimentary ticket to any Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra concert during the 2013 season. Last year, more than 1,700 individuals attended the popular affair, which remains the largest Chamber annual dinner in the nation. “WJHL News Channel 11 is thrilled to be host of this incredible event again this year,” said Dan Cates, Kingsport Chamber 66th Annual Dinner chair and WJHL News Channel 11 president and general manager. “We’re also very excited Party on the Moon will be returning for its third consecutive year to entertain what is sure to be another sold-out crowd. Party on the Moon is enormously popular and we were overwhelmed with requests to have them back. Kingsport’s Social Event of the Year promises to be another fun and amazing
Page 2
evening!” “The Kingsport Chamber Annual Dinner is such a unique and one-of-a-kind affair and really helps to set Kingsport apart,” said Etta Clark, 2012 Kingsport Chamber chair and vice president of communications and public affairs for Eastman Chemical Company. “There’s a simple reason Party on the Moon is the nation’s favorite party band – they are the best! Everyone will be thrilled with another great performance.” In addition to the main entertainment, Clark will turn the Kingsport Chamber gavel over to 2013 Kingsport Chamber Board of Directors chair Monty McLaurin, CEO of Indian Path Medical Center. The Kingsport Chamber will also celebrate its numerous accomplishments achieved in 2012 and look ahead to 2013. “Kingsport has had another great year,” Kingsport Chamber President & CEO Miles Burdine said. “There’s a lot of growth and development happening every day in this community in many different sectors and 2013 looks like it will be even better. “We are certainly most proud of our Kingsport Chamber Annual Dinner. This very popular event would not reach such an excellent level of success if it were not for the many corporate sponsors and Kingsport Chamber members who attend and support it each year. We remain most grateful for their enormous support of their Kingsport Chamber and look forward to celebrating another great night with them on February 1.” The Kingsport Chamber will also present its very prestigious Kingsport Chamber Lifetime Member Award, an accolade that honors an individual for a lifetime of outstanding service to the Kingsport community. The “business” portion of the event, however, only takes a few brief minutes as the night is dedicated to the outstanding entertainment. “Your Kingsport Chamber Annual Dinner is also a fun night to be with friends and colleagues, wear your finest Red Carpet attire, enjoy a great meal and be enthralled by fabulous entertainment,” Cates added. “This event is always unforgettable and this year promises to be even better!”
Sycamore Sholes •Winter Workshops 2013 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area Traditional Arts Workshops Series We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting variety of workshops that range from traditional skills, to hand crafted items, and fine arts. We invite you to come to Sycamore Shoals to learn a new skill or craft from our talented instructors! Class sizes are limited, so please register early! Traditional Arts Workshops are by registration only and must be pre-paid. Call (423) 543-5808 for more information. JANUARY Beginners Spinning Instructor: Amy Gawthrop Sunday, January 6th 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. Call the park to register. Watercolor Painting – Landscapes Instructor: Barbara Jernigan Saturday, January 12th 10 am – 1 pm Cost: $12 (plus supplies) or $20 (includes supplies) Min: 5 Max: open Learn and practice watercolor techniques and style. Dress to take a short walk outdoors for photos and observations, weather permitting. Call the park to register. Step by Step Oil Painting Instructor: Kay Braswell Saturday, January 17th 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.
Out ‘ N About Magazine
Watercolor Painting – Winter Landscapes Instructor: Barbara Jernigan Saturday, January 19th 10 am – 1 pm Cost: $12 (plus supplies) or $20 (includes supplies) Min: 5 Max: open Learn and practice watercolor techniques and style. Dress to take a short walk outdoors for photos and observations, weather permitting. Call the park to register. Beginners Knitting - Making a Scarf! Instructor: Amy Gawthrop Sunday, January 20th 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $25.00 Min: 1 Max: 10 You will learn to cast on, cast off, knit and purl, left & right handed knitting, and how to pick up dropped stitches. Bring at least 2 skeins of worsted weight wool in a solid color (if you want a long scarf, you will need at least 3 skeins) or any fiber that will make a comfortable scarf; set of US#8 knitting needles (no longer than 10”), wood or plastic, straight or circular. Call the park to register. Inkle Weaving Instructor: Ronnie Lail Saturday, January 26th 10 am – 4 pm Cost: $50.00 includes loom (to keep!) & all supplies Min: 3 Max: 8 $20.00 thread only $10.00 instruction only Learn how to weave wide sashes, narrow bands, and shoelaces on a loom that is lightweight and easy to carry around! You can create wonderful patterns through varied placement of colorful thread. Bring scissors.
Inside Java Rush:
Petite Sweets offers homemade desserts without the hassle or the high cost Johnson City, TN. --- It’s happened to all of us. You’re rushing through the grocery store past the deli when you stop dead in your tracks. A beautifully decorated cake calls out, “Buy me, I’m delicious!” So, you give into the temptation, fighting the urge to demolish it in the car. Finally home, you grab a fork, and with your mouth salivating, slowly take a bite. Only to experience. . . the true taste of disappointment. Iced cardboard on a plate! So many times you spend good money on a beautiful cake, and find it to be dry and tasteless. At Petite Sweets all our cakes are fresh, moist, beautiful, creative and delicious! In March 2011, Rachael Little, at age 19, started Petite Sweets. “I have a true love and passion for baking and decorating cakes and cupcakes as well as working with each client to produce a one of a kind cake for their specific occasion,” Rachael says with a smile. Located inside Java Rush on Browns
January 2013
Mill Road across from Kroger, Petite Sweets prepares six to eight different flavors of mini cupcakes every day from scratch. And only the highest quality of ingredients are used. “You’ll find all the deliciousness of a big cupcake but in a smaller package which prevents you for settling with just one flavor!” Rachael explained about her mini-cupcakes. “Around the holidays, we take orders for our luscious three layered cakes for those who want a homemade dessert without the hassle. We also offer an assortment of cookies, chocolate dipped potato chips and pretzels. We only ask that you give us a 48 hour notice for specialty cupcakes and two weeks for specialty cakes. We pride ourselves on providing beautifully decorated and delicious cupcakes and cakes for any occasion with over 70 flavors to choose from! Give us a try the next time you are looking for that special cake for any occasion and visit us anytime you are craving a delicious home-made cupcake.”
A beautiful decorated layered cake ideal for the holidays. 7 delicious flavors available. Puffer Fish birthday cake Zebra birthday cake
A Simply Chic wedding cake.
FACTOID Petite Sweets 2306 Browns Mill Road [Inside Java Rush and across from Kroger] Johnson City, TN. 37604 • 423-282-5282 Rachael Little, Owner
Page 3
Theatre Arts Classes and more in Jonesborough Jonesborough Repertory Theatre (JRT) is currently registering students for their winter/ spring class season. The open house registration will take place at the theatre on Thursday, January 10 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Theatre Arts classes and more will be offered for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. This season JRT is continuing its launch and expansion on new arts programming in the town that not only includes theatre, but playwriting, music, dance and art as well. JRT has had a thriving theatre education program for nearly ten years. “We are so excited,” says Kathleen Buttolph, Director of Arts Education. “The renovations to the Booker T. Washington school are amazing. We can’t wait to get into the new facility (The McKinney Center). The new space will not only contain a stage for plays and musicals, but it will be a community center for all to grow in the arts and delight in the rich history that breathes life into the building.” The newly renovated McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School will be open this summer 2013 and will be the new home
of Jonesborough’s Arts programming through the Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts. JRT’s theatre arts classes will continue to have a home at JRT, but will offer more opportunities for youth and adults to enjoy the variety of stage spaces and instruction style. Beginning, January 14, theatre arts classes will be held on Mondays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. for students in 5th-7th grade and from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. for students in 8th -12th grade. On Tuesdays, classes will be offered for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. for students in 3rd and 4th grade. This fall, JRT had over 30 students in their theatre arts classes. JRT’s faculty is dedicated to the study and creation of a theatre arts curriculum that combines best practices and includes state standards. All classes are geared to set personal and whole class goals in theatre arts performance. Students will engage in theatre games and exercises that explore introductory and advanced technique development for improvisation, voice and diction, storytelling, monologue, scene
work, auditioning, movement for the stage, musical theatre, playwriting, pantomime, and much more. If interested, please download the registration form online at www.jonesboroughtheatre. com. The form can be mailed or emailed to
JRTstudents@yahoo.com. For more information check online or call 423-794-7858. Separate workshops will be offered throughout the spring for adults as well. Please see the website for updates and details on classes and workshops.
“On the Run Out ‘N About” (Reflections of a Runner)
Something new just for you!
My favorite time of day to run is early morning. At 4:30am, the roads are empty even though the streetlights keep their rhythm while waiting for the eight o’clock rush hour. The town is peaceful and quiet as it tries to wake up. But what I like best about running in the morning is that the day is brand, spank’n new. New for me and for you. My favorite Sunday school teacher and former professor at ETSU - Dr. Wayne Andrews reminded me on several occasions, “a person may not be able to control what happens during the course of a day, but regardless of what hap-
Page 4
pens, a person can control how they choose to deal with it.” So you see, it is what we do with a new day that makes it a good day, a bad day, a hard day, or a great day. Instead of writing about New Year’s Resolutions and promises we may or may not keep in the new year, I chose to write about what you can do. Something new, just for you. It is important to find something you are passionate about and just “do it.” Find what works for you in terms of a complete health Suzy Cloyd and wellness program for the new and tries something new, just for year – and do it. You may be the the health of it. Think about what one reader who reads this article you want to accomplish over the
next few months. It may be that you want to start back to college and finish your degree. You may want to reduce your hours at the office and spend more time with family. You may want to start reading more books, just for the heck of it! You may want to strengthen your spiritual growth. You may want to increase your activity level by adding exercise to your daily routine. You may want to stop something, like biting your fingernails, smoking, or overeating. Whatever it is – make it New for YOU! Use a checklist to keep your “new thing” simple – yet accountable.
• Set a realistic goal • Find an approach that is right for you • Make yourself accountable • Find something you enjoy • Think ahead Last, but not least, tell us about it. Send a note to the editor of Out N About and tell us about the success of your new thing for the New Year. We want to hear about what you did and what was “New for You” in 2013. Be true to yourself. You are responsible for you – so make something happen that is New for YOU. Happy New Year! Until next time. . . Run Along
Out ‘ N About Magazine
Teen Talk with Carrie Williams
Recovering from the holidays
The Christmas holiday season has come to a close, and while some of us are sad to see it go, many feel that it is a time for recovery. It’s a time to say goodbye to those awkward or unfamiliar relatives for another year. You have every good intention of organizing the decorations as you put them away, but you finally cram them into the closet, knowing that next year, you’ll be struggling to avoid a potentially life threatening avalanche of printed paper, tangled tinsel, and ceramic ornaments. Your goal is to just get the tree down before you have to hide Easter eggs in it. Of course as the recovery is under way, you begin to reminisce about the sheer absurdity of your family’s holiday traditions. If your family is anything like mine, you’re probably wondering, “Why are we so strange?” But, rest assured, you are not alone. My parents never fail to embarrass me by telling the same old stories about my interesting childhood habits. So after what seems like an
January 2013
with one of her stories eternity of laughing over about how when she was my boy-clothes-bowlyour age, her Christmas haircut phase, someone gift consisted of an or– God bless their soul – ange, a candy cane, and asks when dinner will be a handful of nuts. When ready. A flurry of clanking your parents finally start plates and exuberant exhanding out gifts, you clamations of, “Pat, this have to sit there for what casserole is fabulous!” seems like forever, watchand, “I must have this ing everyone open theirs recipe!” ensues. There’s one by one, while your always that one quesCarrie Williams mom snaps pictures of tionable dish that some anonymous great aunt brought – you know the whole thing saying, “Smile! Smile big!” the one that looks like she threw a few quar- Consequently, we all have the same goofy ters and a cat toy into a greenish Jell-O mold grin plastered on our faces. I think everyone – and at least twenty times, you’ll hear Mom has those elderly relatives who unwrap as chastising Dad about how he should make slowly as possible, so as not to tear the packtwo or three batches of Chex mix, Heaven aging that they will probably never reuse, in an effort to “conserve paper.” forbid we not have enough Chex mix. There will always be the strange memoThen comes that hour or so in between dinner and gift exchange, when your grand- ries of the random unrelated people who mother claims the attention of everyone spend the holidays with us. Throughout the
years, my parents have invited anyone they felt might need a place to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, you name it. As a result, I’ve met an eclectic number of new people in my 17 years, and those people are the ones who really make the holidays interesting. By the end of the night, everyone is ready to wish their relatives a Happy New Year, and go to bed. When we were younger, we would wake up early Christmas morning and wait on the stairs until Mom told us Santa Claus had visited. Then Dad would have the camera ready to record us each running over to our little piles of gifts, ripping into them excitedly to see what Santa had brought us. Whether you’re young or old, your holidays can be filled with stress as well as strange memories, and while everyone’s Christmas is different, we all need a little time to recover before returning to the realm of normalcy. So from my crazy family to yours – best wishes for the coming year!
Page 5
Do You Have a 2013 Plan?
When I showed my strategic plan to the kind counselors at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center their eyes grew wide and their mouths dropped open. Why? I was shocked to learn that very few small business people take the time to draw out a road map; a plan for their future. “They get too busy in the day to day, fighting fires to set aside time to plan,” said the counselors. As the holiday leftovers draw to an end, if you haven’t already done so, now is the time to take action on your strategic plan for 2013. In the long run it will be well worth the few hours you’ll dedicate at the start of the year. When I launched my company nearly four years ago, I created my original business plan at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. I highly recommend the wonderful business counselors there and they remain a great source of information and business counsel throughout the year. MarketingMel’s original business plan was written in a”How To Write Your Business Plan” class sponsored by the TSBDC. I think it was either free or $10 but it was certainly worth the price of admission! This is the third year I am working on my strategic plan
Page 6
and it will mark my fourth year in business. Just use whatever tools work for you. There are several available online. I find that a white board or butcher paper and Sharpies help to get my creative juices flowing and they provide the visual stimulus for thought too. When working on the plan, I always seek an outside adviser because, especially for the self-employed, you can’t operate in a vacuum. The outside adviser will offer insights you otherwise may not have thought of. I helped one of my clients create a strategic plan in early January and they followed it through almost to the letter in 2012 and were very pleased with the results. (I still have the butcher paper from that meeting wrapped up in my office and we referred to the plan throughout the year, sometimes tacking the paper back up on the walls to remind ourselves where we had come. The client say the results of our “planning” can be seen in their financial statements!) Remember to consider these as part of your plan for 2013: Social Media and Mobile Marketing. How will you/your company engage with others via social media? You may want to create a social media calendar for 2013 to help in your monthly planning of platforms. (I have samples on my MarketingMelPR Facebook business page and on my web site at www.marketingmel.com.) Also, with more mobile devices than toothbrushes now on planet Earth (that’s a thought!) how will you engage your customers on mobile platforms? One key element of any business strategy is marketing.
MarketingMel offers an Economical Marketing Plan that will give you/your business a template from which to operate all year. It involves providing you with several questions in advance, then meeting (or Skyping) with you for an hour, and then providing you with a Power Point summaMary Ellen Miller ry follow up. We cover everything from points of differentiation to competition, etc. I will also provide quarterly follow up reminders to you to see how you are coming along with the plan. Good luck in the New Year and please let me know if I can assist you with planning your company’s communications strategies in the New Year. Mary Ellen Miller is founder and President of MarketingMel an innovative marketing, public relations and social media strategies firm for business professionals. www. marketingmel.com, 423-335-7267. She is a frequent public speaker and is available for public speaking opportunities.
Out ‘ N About Magazine
Paper Windows session eight winners announced Eight out of twelve sessions of the Paper Windows project have been completed. Twenty four pictures are now posted on the city website featuring 1st through 3rd place winners in each session. “It is amazing to see what people in our community find to shoot, some of the pictures are just unbelievable, the beauty captured in them,” said Lisa Beckner, the project
The first place winner, Wallace Moura photographed a beautiful location on a tree lined trail. The photo features fall foliage at its finest and the photograph is titled appropriately, “The Fall Trail.”
January 2013
coordinator. This session named “Falling for Bristol” was number eight in the series. The next session in the series is titled, “Grateful.” For more information on the rules and on how to enter, please go to the City of Bristol Tennessee website at www.bristoltn.org, click on the Home tab at the top of the page, scroll down to the
The photo winning 2nd place honors was photographed by Denise Beverly. Ms. Beverly’s shot was unique and showed us a fun way to view falling leaves. The picture is titled “I Will Catch You.”
Paper Windows box where everything you would want to know about the project is listed. However, in the event you still have a question please contact Lisa Beckner @ 423-764-4171 or at lbeckner@bristoltn.org.
The third place winner is titled “A Shadow in Time” and was photographed by Linda Leonard. The picture is a playful way to look at the fall season.
Website: www.outnaboutmagazine.com Composition and Printing by Star Printing, a Division of the Elizabethton STAR. Send news and photo items to: publisher@outnaboutmagazine.com Send advertising to: advertising@outnaboutmagazine.com
Ron Scalf, Co-Publisher/Owner Lynne Ogle, Co-Publisher/Owner Bob Davis, Circulation Manager Jeri George, WQUT Music & Concert Information Congressman Dr. Phil Roe, Featured Columnist Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, Featured Columnist Mary Ellen Miller, Featured Columinist
Volume 3, Issue 8
Carrie Williams, Featured Teen Columnist Ken Lewis, Accountant, Featured Columnist Suzy Cloyd, Featured Columnist Chef Anna Conrad, Columnist Special Contributing writers/editors/photographers: Christine Webb, Kevin Brown, Mike White, Sara Hackers, and Mike Shoulders
For Advertising and Editorial Call: 423-930-4184 All free-lance material submitted becomes the property of Out ‘N About Magazine. Out ‘N About Magazine is not affiliated with any other newspaper or magazine published in the USA.
Please “Like Us” on Facebook!
Advertising contained in this publication is accepted by the publisher upon the representation that the individual, agency or advertiser is authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter contained in the advertisement. The individual, agency or advertiser agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless from any loss of expense resulting from claims, legal action or suits based upon contents or any advertising, including any claims or suits for defamation, copyright infringement, libel, plagiarism or right of privacy. We reserve the right to edit or reject any copy or ads not germane to the spirit of this Magazine. Publication of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the Publisher/Editor.
January 2013
Page 7
NOW LEASING!!!
MEKKAH’S MEADOW APARTMENTS 180 BISHOP ROAD JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601 CALL 1 (877) 289-3010
FOR RENTAL INFORMATION OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A bird’s eye view of the complex.
Now accepting applications. Great Setting! • 1 bedroom units, handicapped accessible units are available. • Total electric, energy efficient design. • Self-cleaning oven/range and energy star refrigerators provided. • Head of Household MUST be 62 years of age or older. Rent is based on your income. • Call 1 (877) 289-3010 for housing application.
Developer Ernest Campbell goes over site plans.
Inside one of the beautiful kitchens.
All apartments are on the ground floor.
Buffalo Mountain in the background.
Page 8
Equal Housing Opportunity
Out ‘ N About Magazine
Northeast State Community College
Where Your Mind is Nourished
Nourish your mind. Enroll Today. Classes start January 17, 2012 1.800.836.7822 www.NortheastState.edu
January 2013
Page 9
Page 10
Out ‘ N About Magazine
WQUT Concert Schedule Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville: Jan 18 Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley with Lee Brice Jan 27 Zac Brown Band with Blackberry Smoke and Levi Lowery Mar 1 George Strait & Martina McBride Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Jan 5 Ron White Jan 10 Younder Mountain String Band Jan 30 Umphrey’s McGee Feb 2 Stars on Stage featuring Bob Newhhart Feb 23 Little Big Town Mar 1 Brian Regan Mar 3 Buddy Guy & Johnny Lang (rescheduled date) Knoxville Civic Coliseum: Feb 10 Shinedown & Three Days Grace With P.O.D. Feb 27 Kid Rock with Buckcherry and Hellbound Glory
Knoxville Civic Auditorium: Feb 2 Aaron Tippin Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Jan 10 Guy Clark Feb 13 Moe Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Jan 18 Justin Bieber Mar 2 Pink with The Hives Mar 6 Bon Jovi Mar 10 Lady Gaga Mar 22 Eric Clapton Mar 24 Maroon 5 Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Jan 29 Morrissey Mar 16 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds U.S. Cellular Center (formerly Asheville Civic Center): Feb 22 Jerry Seinfeld
Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: Jan 22 Justin Bieber Jan 24 Jeff Dunham Mar 5 Bon Jovi Mar 16 Pink Mar 22 Taylor Swift Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.: Jan 9&10 Blue Man Group Jan 19 Justin Bieber Jan 24 Rodney Carrington Jan 26 Zac Brown Band Feb 15 Rascal Flatts Feb 22 Bill Cosby Mar 18 Lady Gaga Mar 23 George Strait and Martina McBride Harrah’s in Cherokee, N.C.: Jan 18 Styx Feb 23 Americas Got Talent All Stars Mar 2 Little Big Town & Kacey Musgraves House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Feb 16 Styx
Mar Mar Mar
2 9 16
Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Tenacious D Deftones
Bilo Center in Greenville, S.C.: Feb 16 Kid Rock with Buckcherry and Hellbound Glory Mar 22 George Straight & Martina McBride Apr 16 Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes Philips Arena in Atlanta: Jan 23 Justin Bieber Feb 22 Bon Jovi Mar 1 Pink with the Hives Mar 11 Lady Gaga Mar 27 Maroon 5 The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA: Mar 27 Eric Clapton For more details visit our website, look for our listing in Out ‘N About Magazine or call us at WQUT!
HAD ENOUGH?? We can help
-Addiction RecoveryMedically Managed Recovery from drugs and alcohol See Answers Page 19
January 2013
Johnson City, TN. (423) 631-0432 www.wataugarecoverycenter.com Page 11
(Abingdon, Va.) The region’s premier professional theatre destination is kicking off the eightieth anniversary season this February with two of the biggest hits in recent history. “First produced in 2006, ‘I’ll Never Be Hungry Again’ is a musical spoof on the movie ‘Gone With the Wind,’ and is one of the most requested productions of all time,” said Richard Rose, producing artistic director. “Imagine five of Barter’s most talented actors tasked with the comic and epic occasion of playing all the characters of the iconic movie; it’s guaranteed to make you laugh, even if you “don’t know nothin’ ‘bout birthin no babies!’” added Rose. Written by Catherine Bush, “I’ll Never Be Hungry Again” stars Sean Campos, Hannah Ingram, Nick Koesters, Erin Parker and Stephen Scott Wormley. The show begins February 7 at Barter Stage II. February 14—just in time for Valentine’s Day— Barter brings you “Walking Across Egypt.” First produced as a mini-production in last year’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights, the show goes straight to Main Stage due to its overwhelming popularity. Based on the novel by Clyde Edgerton and adapted for the stage by Barter Playwright-in-Residence Catherine Bush, it’s the story of 78-year-old Mattie Rigsby. Mattie thinks that it’s time to start slowing down. That’s what she’s beginning to tell everyone; and may even start believing it herself. The good Lord has a different idea, and Mattie is about to discover that one is never too old to be needed. In the process, she helps a young man with a penchant for behaving
Page 12
badly realize that he’s not too lost to be found. Mattie calls her connection to God her “upside down waterfall.” But lately, something seems to be missing. Can she get it back? What will it take and will she be able to do it? This frequently funny story captures the heart of humanity believes Lori Hester, director of patron services. “Perhaps you know of someone who needs help but you can’t be the one who helps. Mattie feels like she can’t even adopt a stray dog at this point in her life. With a little bit of faith, her mouthwatering cornbread and a giving heart, Mattie is going to learn it’s not the ‘how’ that matters, it’s the ‘why,’” said Hester. The season opens with two plays by Catherine Bush. Originally from Kentucky, Bush now calls Abingdon home. She has been Barter’s playwrightin-residence since 2009. Everything from the irreverent trilogy of “The Other Side of the Mountain,” the holiday story “Wooden Snowflakes” to “Where Trouble Sleeps” (another Edgerton adaptation) and several works written for The Barter Players—Barter’s acting company for young audiences, bears her name. The spring repertory is rounded out with “Half A World Away” and “Unnecessary Farce” at Barter Stage II and “Little Women” at Main Stage, all beginning in March. To see all these shows and more, take advantage of Barter’s discount PassBooks, on sale now through April 1 or while supplies last. For a complete listing of all 2013 productions and ticket information, call (276) 628-3991 or visit BarterTheatre.com.
Out ‘ N About Magazine
Affordable Care Act Proving Unaffordable for States
much as the law originally required. It sounds as though a bad deal has the potential to get health care bill Congress would have to pass worse – and our state can offer some clues as it. After nearly three years, it has become obvi- to what will happen for states that choose to ous why Congressional Democrats wanted to expand their program. hide the facts from the public before the presiBecause of our state’s experience with Tenndent’s health care bill became the law. You’ve Care, our state Medicaid program, Tennesseprobably read about the 21 new taxes the bill ans know the dangers of simply expanding requires in an effort to impose an indiaccess to care without addressing costs. vidual insurance mandate, and how the TennCare crippled the state budget law cuts more than $700 billion out of and nearly 300,000 people were Medicare to fund a new entitlement. cut from the program in 2005 and But you may not know about the im2006 just to keep it financially vipact that President Obama’s health able. TennCare is now one of the care law will have on the states. most restrictive heath care plans Last month, Governor Bill Haslam in the country, limiting how many sent a letter to Health and Human medications patients can receive, Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius inwhat brands they can purchase and forming her of Tennessee’s decision not to Congressman what doctors they can see. Because set up a state-based insurance exchange. TennCare’s payments to physicians Phil Roe Even after reviewing over 800 pages of are even lower than the rates paid by draft rules, the governor said there was still a Medicare and private insurance, many prolot of confusion as to how the exchange would viders have opted out of the program and actually work. will no longer see TennCare patients. This is Governor Haslam chose not to set up the the model that President Obama is seeking to exchange because, despite all the uncertainty, copy on a national scale. one thing is clear: the law does not give state My priority remains a full repeal of the Afofficials the flexibility needed to design an ex- fordable Care Act because I don’t believe the change to meet the needs of Tennesseans. Gov- program can simply be repaired. While we ernor Haslam’s decision underscores the chal- continue to work on achieving full repeal, we lenges not just for Tennessee, but nationwide, should also act to ensure the worst parts of emerging from the Affordable Care Act. the legislation that have the impact to disThe Affordable Care Act also required states mantle people’s current health care now are to expand Medicaid to cover more individu- repealed. We can find ways to lower the cost als beginning in 2014, but fortunately the Su- of medical care, repeal the Independent Paypreme Court’s ruling made this expansion op- ment Advisory Board, implement meaningful tional. Even though the federal government is medical malpractice reforms and fight fiercely supposed to pick up a significant percentage to preserve the doctor-patient relationship. of states’ expansion cost, the Obama adminisRead more: http://thehill.com/blogs/contration is already seeking to limit its support gress-blog/healthcare/272553-affordable-careto states that don’t expand their programs as act-proving-unaffordable-for-states In 2010, then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously said to find out what was in President Obama’s
Bits and Pieces From All Over By Ron Scalf It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. We even made it through 12-12-12 and 12-22-12. Crazy Mayans. An early Christmas present we didn’t want was Johnny Wood’s retirement announcement after years of keeping us informed at WCYB TV 5. The fish don’t have a chance. Enjoy retirement Johnny, you deserve it and will be missed! Not so long ago there were few restaurant choices in our region. Now, it seems there is some type of eatery on every corner. It took a while but I and several friends visited the Battery in Johnson City for a night out the week before Christmas. The food was excellent as was the service and the 30 minute wait was easy to take since ample seating was available at the restaurant’s huge front bar. A good time was had by all and we certainly recommend it to our readers when you are thinking about getting “Out ‘N About” for a nice dinner. We are also looking forward to their new Sunday Brunch: [The Battery, [Steakhouse/Seafood] 601 Spring St. Downtown Johnson City]. And, yes, Bring on Tupelo Honey! Everybody’s talking about Tennessee’s new football coach, Butch Jones. We didn’t jar Jon Gruden from ESPN or any
other famous coach for that matter. Jones, who comes to Knoxville after a successful stint at Cincinnati, has been dubbed by critics as “Dooley Lite.” He faces an uphill battle as did his predecessor. It will all come down to his recruiting efforts as Vols quarterback Tyler Bray and a trio of good wide receivers is predicted to leave Knoxville for the NFL. We gave Dooley a three year chance and I say we extend the same courtesy to Butch Jones. He’ll at least get his first Tennessee win against Austin Peay on August 31st and his second win the next week against Western Kentucky. Then, it’s anybody’s guess. I’m not a Dallas Cowboy fan but I am a fan of Jason Witten who’s from my hometown of Elizabethton. The Cowboy tight end and future Hall of Famer set the NFL record for most catches [ever] by a tight end. After sitting out a few games with a spleen injury some football pundits were predicting his retirement at 30 years old. Not so fast. He’ll play as long as he wants to. For the record, I wasn’t a Denver fan at the beginning of the season but I am now. Peyton Manning is arguably the best quarterback that ever put on shoulder pads. His brother’s not too shabby either.
Allowing wine in grocery stores will be voted on again in 2013 This year, once again, Tennessee’s legislature will be confronted with the issue of whether to allow the sale of wine in grocery stores. Be it in the newspaper, at the water cooler or on Facebook and Twitter, the issue has been debated. Everywhere, it seems, except the floor of the state House or Senate. While a bill has been filed every year for the past seven, little substantive debate has occurred in the legislature because the bill has never gotten through the committee system. I believe this year could be different. Whether the bill can pass a floor vote in each house and become law is an open question. But I believe this year offers a real chance to see the bill advance farther than ever before. My stand on wine in grocery stores has been the same since the issue first arose. I’m for it. I’m not a drinker myself and I abhor alcohol abuse in all its forms. But at root, this is not an alcohol issue -- this is a freedom issue.
January 2013
Tennessee is surrounded by states that in-grocery stores. allow wine in grocery stores. There is no I must admit a strong sympathy for way to calculate what Tennessee has lost in this criticism. I have long been a critic terms of economic development and jobs of government rules and regulation and due to our stubbornness on this issue. the capricious nature with which they Economic growth flows naturally to are enforced. However, more freedom is where the most freedom resides. We know better for more people in the long run. this principle well in Tennessee as we Change is good and competition bencontinue to be one of the few states in the efits consumers and merchants. nation without a broad based income tax. Under the current system, liquor Lt. Gov. Tennessee has gained in terms of jobs and store owners can sell spirits and wine economic growth due to this advantage. We Ron Ramsey only. No corkscrews, no coasters, no will gain too, albeit on a smaller scale, if we wine chillers, nothing. If, as we allow grant grocery stores the freedom to sell wine. wine in grocery stores, we also allow liquor stores Critics say that it is not fair to change the rules to sell more than strictly spirits, we can aid the conon liquor store owners in the middle of the game. sumer and the liquor store owner: more freedom, They say that store owners went into business under more choice and more profit for everyone. the current system and their business models and As Lt Governor and Speaker of the Senate, my profit margins will be disturbed by allowing wine- most critical task is the appointment of commit-
tees. Putting the right people in the right places is of paramount importance to good government. While no one issue can take precedent over others when formulating our Senate committees, it is important to note that this year’s legislature will be markedly different than the previous year’s. In the Senate, we have no fewer than eight freshman members -- all Republican. Both sides of this debate will have to appeal to these new members and convince them anew that theirs is the proper public policy for Tennessee. As I have discussed publicly before, it is pretty clear that opponents of wine in grocery stores have held off this debate about as long as they can. I cannot predict the outcome but one thing is clear: this issue will debated in our General Assembly like never before and both sides will find themselves in uncharted territory. I will be standing where I always have: for consumer choice, for free enterprise and for wine in grocery stores.
Page 13
Page 14
Out ‘ N About Magazine
NASCAR flips the switch on new digital experience Daytona Beach, FL. --- Calendars officially turned to 2013 just a few days ago, signifying for many a point of resolution – a fresh start in determining a new course of action. Like millions of its loyal fans, NASCAR® took a bold step by officially flipping the switch on a brand new digital experience, highlighted by a revamped NASCAR.com®. “As people wake up and log on to the new NASCAR.com today and every day moving forward, they will see that it was designed with one thing in mind: the fans,” said Marc Jenkins, vice president of digital media for NASCAR. “This digital experience is meant to constantly evolve based on user feedback, with the goal of a creating a better digital experience for our fans.” On the newNASCAR.com, the excitement of NASCAR will be captured through dynamic video, big, bold imagery, interactive graphics and the latest news and in-depth analysis from a choice group of NASCAR insiders and writers. Much of the content being produced by NASCAR.com’s editorial team will be focused on the upcoming races, giving fans the opportunity to consume rich, comprehensive event
January 2013
information on a week-to-week basis. “The simplified NASCAR digital platform makes for easier user navigation and maximized interaction,” said Jenkins. “And most importantly, fans will have the same digital experience no matter what type of device is being used – be it a PC, a tablet or a mobile phone.” Across the entire digital platform, there are also plenty of options for fans to further engage in on-track action on race day. The interactive live leaderboard will provide fans with in-depth information in real-time on each driver, while the popular RaceView® and RaceBuddy™ applications will be improved for an enhanced broadcast complement on race day. Fans will also be able to engage in NASCAR FANTASY LIVE™, the official NASCAR fantasy game, which will have a brand new look and feel. For fans heading to the racetrack, the new NASCAR.com will continue to serve as a great destination for in-depth information on NASCAR-sanctioned race tracks. From information on local attractions, track history, and most
importantly, ordering race tickets, fans need to look no further than the digital home of NASCAR: NASCAR.com. Finally, in addition to an entirely new website, NASCAR will release a pair of mobile apps before the start of the Shootout at Daytona (Feb. 16, FOX) and the Daytona 500 (Feb. 24, FOX), giving fans an unprecedented second screen experience on their tablets and mobile devices. • NASCAR Mobile ’13 – This app is highlighted with content such as latest news, race leaderboard, video, social media updates, in-car audio, live data and more. • NASCAR RaceView Mobile ’13 – In addition to the aforementioned features, this premium app will render a virtual live race environment, giving fans the ultimate tool to follow their favorite driver in real time throughout the entire race. NASCAR selected SapientNitro last summer to help design and build the platform for NASCAR’s new digital experience. NASCAR has also worked very closely with technology services firm Omnigon, which has acted as an advisor throughout the build.
Paper Windows photography project session nine winners announced Bristol, TN. --- The City of Bristol’s Paper Windows Photography project hit a high note in session nine titled, Grateful. The photographer was asked to shoot something they were grateful for or saw gratefulness in. “Our judges were particularly hard-pressed to find just one photo that stood out among the entries during this session. So many of the photos were shot with such a since of passion, the emotional value was immeasurable,” said Lisa Beckner, project coordinator for the city project.
The first place winner was Wallace Moura’s “Christmas of Hope”. The full-color picture featured a young girl standing in front of a frost-covered window as though she were peering out at the wonder of Christmas. “There was just something that showed the innocence of Christmas in this shot that captured the imagination of anyone viewing it,” said a judge who serves on the panel. The second place winner was titled “Big Miracles in Small Packages” by Regina Shinall. The black
and white photograph featured a newborn child lying in an old soft-drink wagon surrounded by a cloud-like blanket. “This photo was so touching. You could almost feel the gratefulness a parent feels in bringing this little human being into the world safe and sound,” commented another panel judge.
The photograph taking third place was titled “Happily Ever After” and was also shot by Regina Shinall. The photo featured a newly married Bride and Groom racing down the aisle. The tenth of the twelve sessions is titled “The Sound of Music”. “We are anticipating some great work for this session. With all the musical events hosted in downtown Bristol along with all the musical heritage that runs in families of this area, there has to be some great shots,” said Beckner. “Just remember, is not important when the picture was taken, just that it was taken in Bristol,” continued Beckner.
Page 15
New Year’s Resolution: Visit Elizabethton, TN. --- The New Year presents us with the opportunity to made resolutions. So here’s our resolution: We are going to visit Corner Next Antique Mall more. Why? Because every month there is something different to see and the 90+ vendors in this 30,000 foot massive store offers a little bit of everything. Located on Elk Avenue near the downtown district, owner Robin Blackwell is always busy transforming the windows every month and like a conductor makes sure all the booths inside are neat and orderly. It’s a breeze to walk through the store and it’s nice to be able to take your time. We spoke to several vendors after the holiday season including Mary Lou Presley who has Hannah’s Garden. Mary Lou is from Kingsport and has been in the business for over 30 years. “I’m semi-retired and has had
Corner Nest Antique Mall Frequently namic duo refurbish old vintage furniture and recycle pieces into useful items. “Basically, we repair vintage and old things and give them new life, Gail said. “Leon is a very good woodcrafter and the old broken things we find are transformed into useful furniture. For example, he’ll take old windows and turn them into hall trees and make a seat out of an old door to add to it. A discarded old window headed to the dump becomes a coat hanger or a chopping board. We love to refurbish old furniture then we paint it cream or white colored along the line of ‘shabby sheik’ [thus the name of their booth Shabby Cottage]. “We like to find old broken, vintage furniture and fix it up and give it a whole new life,” she said. The Butler, Tennessee couple have been vendors at Corner Nest for over four years and enjoys searching for items by “going junking” at flea markets, garage sales and other buying spree opportunities. “I’m an artist and I love the feedback we receive from our customers,” Gail adds. “We live on an acre in Butler community complete with a woodworking shop and Leon does all the painting there. We give people a quality product at a reasonable price and I don’t know very many people who do what we do . . .take something discarded and useless and turn it into something people love and enjoy having in their home. It is a lot of hard work and fun at the same time! Come visit us at Corner Nest. I’m sure we have something you’ll want to take home!”
two store fronts for 28 years,” she said. “Hannah’s Garden is a booth that displays and offers gardening and greenery items. I make my own wreathes by hand, an assortment of greenery as well as potting dishes. I offer wrought iron [products] and a variety of antiques. I have a woodwork shop out back of my house where I make furniture and downstairs in my house I have a studio where I enjoy making wreathes for the booth. “I guess you can say I’m a jack-of-all-trades,” she said with a laugh. Every 10 days or so Mary Lou, like most of the Corner Nest vendors, changes her booth. “I go to auctions, estate sales and people call me with items for sale,” she said matter-offactly. “I’ve been at Corner Nest for four years and I love the store and being involved as a vendor.” If you are in the market for some home-made candles you should
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
Page 16
Corner Nest Café Inside Corner Nest Antique Mall 100 West Elk Avenue • Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643
stop by Tracy Kellerman’s booth at the Corner Nest. You’ll find beautiful and unique candles of all sizes, colors and varieties. They are home-
Downhome Cooking Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday Special Orders Available Phone: 423-543-6378
Last, but certainly not least, in made, smell great and are very affordable. They make great gifts or our visit to Corner Nest this month can be added to the décor of any we happened upon Gail and Leon Schmidt’s Shabby Cottage. This dyhome or office.
Out ‘ N About Magazine
January 2013
Page 17
My Favorite Films Of 2012 By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities
As another year comes to a close, I’ll give you my top five films of the year. No, these probably aren’t the best films of the year, but “best” and “favorite” are not always synonymous. Unfortunately, I’ve not had a chance to see some of the films getting early Oscar buzz (Django Unchained, Les Miserables, and Zero Dark Thirty weren’t widely released
when this was written), but from what I’ve seen, here are the five films that stuck with me the most in 2012. The Avengers – When news broke that Joss Whedon had gotten the job of directing the jewel in Marvel’s crown, The Avengers, I was cautiously elated. This is the man who had created three television shows, that despite rabid cult followings and widespread critical appeal, never found a way to cross over to
The Avengers
the mainstream. Marvel knew what they were doing, though, in handing Whedon the keys to their proverbial castle. He skillfully juggled the story, the characters (all of the main players get their chance to shine), and the egos of all the film’s stars and created the best example yet of a comic book played out on film. The Dark Knight Rises – All good things must come to an end and unfortunately Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy is no exception. While the final film of the Nolan Caped Crusader Trilogy isn’t the best stand-alone film in the series (that honor goes to The Dark Knight), it is the perfect final chapter to the saga. Christian Bale gets a little more screen time/character building time here than in the second film and Nolan’s not-so-subtle theme of class warfare hit home in today’s political climate. I highly recommend watching all three films in one big, marathon viewing session. 21 Jump Street – While 21 Jump Street might not make most critic’s “Best of” lists, I found it the funniest film of the year. Not only that, this is the one piece of evidence I have that Channing Tatum actually has a talent other than a spot on Vanilla Ice impersonation. He’s very funny here and has wonderful comedic timing with Jonah Hill. Keep your eyes peeled for a hilarious cameo from Johnny Depp, who rose to fame on the 80’s series of the same name. Lincoln – With Spielberg directing and Daniel Day Lewis starring, it’s
Lincoln
Page 18
hard to imagine that this biopic of one of America’s most beloved presidents could go wrong. Not only did it not go wrong, it was astoundingly good. Lewis, while always being an actor of great accomplishment, in my opinion was guilty of exclusively choosing show-offy roles full of period piece wardrobes and emotional outbursts. With Lincoln, he stayed with the period piece motif, but The as opposed to fiery, he went low key…and it was brilliant. In the same way that most people think of George C. Scott when thinking of General Patton, Daniel Day Lewis will always live in my mind when I think of Lincoln. Beasts of the Southern Wild – In
Dark Knight Rises
and unleash a race of prehistoric creatures. Hushpuppy has to grow up and adjust to the changing and hostile world around her at the same time that her father’s health is fading. The movie is great and Wallis’ performance is mesmerizing – the best I’ve ever seen by a child performer.
21 Jump Street most years, Daniel Day Lewis’ portrayal of Abraham Lincoln would claim my top spot of ‘Most Memorable Performance.’ In 2012, however, that spot goes to Quvenzhane Wallis, who plays six-year-old Hushpuppy in Beasts of the Southern Wild. The film’s plot is hard to explain and, on paper, sounds like something you would find on the SyFy Channel on a Saturday afternoon. It takes place in a small bayou community that is ravaged by a storm as the ice caps melt
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Out ‘ N About Magazine
January events at the Paramount from page 11
Enigma
Saturday, Jan. 5th at 8:00pm: An Evening with Dailey and Vincent: Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent became the most heralded new act in the bluegrass music field in 2008, as their debut album and busy tour schedule introduced them to wildly appreciative audiences. They have a tireless love of singing, lifelong vocal experience in demanding ensembles, remarkable individual voices, and a talent for arranging. Tickets $22.00
event, which first took place in the winter of 1991 in Kingsport, Tennessee. It is based on the concept of collaboration with a concert artist, in preparation for a Festival performance of stu-dents and the artist himself. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Saturday, Jan. 19th 7:00pm: Miss Bristol Pageant The Miss Bristol, Miss Tri Cities, and Miss Mountain Lakes Scholarship Pageants are preliminaries to the annual Miss Tennessee Scholarship Program . In turn, Miss Tennessee is the official state preliminary to the Miss America Program. Award certificates will go to the top talent, interview, swimsuit, and evening gown winners. Tickets $12.00 at the door.
Down Home Pickin’ Parlor Schedule Friday and Saturday, January 4th and 5th 8:00pm - Blue Highway Sunday, January 6th. 7:00am - Blue Highway Friday, January 11th. 8:00pm - Paul Geremia
Saturday, January 12th. 8:00pm - John Cowan Band Thursday, January 24th. 8:00pm - The Stray Birds Thu, January 24th. 8:00pm – 10:30pm Friday, January 25th. 8:00pm - BALSAM RANGE
Saturday, January 26th. 8:00pm - Webb Wilder Sunday, January 27th. 11:30am - Webb Wilder Saturday, February 2nd. 8:00pm - Humming House
Song of the Mountains Song of the Mountains kicks off 2013 with a fantastic concert at the Lincoln Theatre in
Saturday, January 12th at that is Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little!
Marion, Virginia to begin our ninth season!
Also on the show will be the highenergy sounds of Folk Soul Revival as well as the old
One of our most requested duos will return to the stage of Song of the Mountains on
time music of the Empty Bottle String Band and the Tune Town Old Time String Band.
January 2013
Rounding out Song of the Mountains at the Lincoln Theatre on January 12th will be Gravel Road featuring Derek Deakins with their unique style of Americana Music! For tickets and info visit Song of the Mountains.org
Sunday, January 6th at 3:00pm: Carol Stone Piano Studio’s presents The Peskanov Piano Festival Concert Carol Stone Piano Studio presents the annual Peskanov Piano Festival featuring Al-exander Peskanov and students of Carol Stone. This event provides a showcase for young, local talent playing with Mr. Peskanov in concert. The Peskanov Piano Festival is derived from the Piano Olympics
Friday, Jan. 25th 7:00pm: The Masters of Bluegrass Bluegrass music got more than it bargained for when the 2012 IBMA awards show opened by unveiling an unprecedented collaboration between a quintet of the genre’s greatest and most admired talents. Dubbed The Masters of Blue-grass, the five musicians—J.D. Crowe, Bobby Hicks, Del McCoury, Jerry McCoury and Bobby Osborne— bring to the stage a creative fire stoked by liter-ally centuries’ worth of experience and partnerships that have encompassed every aspect of the music’s fabled history. Tickets: Pre-Sale $29.50, Day of Show $ 35.50
Page 19
Model City Mover & Shaker: Veteran newsman Jim Bailey returns to television By Ron Scalf Kingsport, TN. --- After spending 10 years as news anchor at WJHL News Channel 11 in Johnson City, Jim Bailey finds himself in familiar surroundings. At the end of January the affable Bailey will launch WKPT’s Channel 19’s return to half hour news segments at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. After leaving “JHL” he spent about a year in a self-imposed hiatus until he received a call from WKPT management pitching him on coming back on the air in Kingsport.
sport. The viewer’s here deserve their own television station and we know what our role in that effort is and will be.”
So much for Jim Bailey retirement.
“At some point we’ll move into weekends and will be playing off our show “A Closer Look” whereby we bring in local leaders and news makers to discuss the
FACTOID
James “Jim” Bailey
Jim Bailey
“I began my career in PR [public relations] in the early 1990s,” Bailey said matter-of-factly. “I’m a South Carolina boy but my parents would visit the area as long as I remember. They use to take me to Tweetsie, so I guess I’ve come full circle since childhood. This is my adopted home and my wife Jackie and I didn’t want to leave.” Bailey has been involved these days with “dry runs” until the new news show
hot local topics of the day,” he said. “We’ll also be very involved in social media to get our viewers informed including regular updates on our website. Today, that is a vital part of present news. It’s amazing to me how ‘new age’ media has become and, as I said before, it will be a daily challenge in presenting the news and getting the word out. I’m old school enough to want to do something well or not at all.”
makes its debut on Jan. 21st “give or take a day or two to get the kinks out,” he explains. “It’s been a lot of fun and a great challenge,” he adds. “We will be taking a unique approach to the news and first and foremost we will be Kingsport’s news station. To a great extent, I think, Kingsport has been left out of the mix when it comes to covering local news and events here. WJHL is largely a Johnson City [news] station and WCYB concentrates on Bristol. The local issues important to Kingsport is not only important to us, it will be first and foremost. But, obviously, we will also be covering the entire region. We just want to be known as Kingsport’s television sta-
tion.” When longtime Holston Valley Broadcasting general manager George Devault pitched the job to Bailey he accepted and began remodeling the station’s news room and adding state-of-the art equipment. “That’s all well and good,” he says with a smile. “But I wanted to build a news team from here. . .who understands the issues and the people. And, I’ve done that. Our team is all local. They hail from Glades Springs, Erwin, Kingsport, Johnson City, Gate City and back. They are from here and know the issues. Our news cast will be built by local people. I’d like to think that this project is a reward for King-
• Married to Jackie for 31 years [who just also happens to be his news producer at WKPT and a veteran newswoman in her own right]. • One son, James “Jay” or “Chip” who works at Keiser University in Florida. • Always has worked in the media field from Indiana to New Orleans. • Serves on the Board of Directors at Salvation Army. • Is a Deacon at First Christian Church. • Is an Army veteran. • Is an expert pistol shooter and enjoys competition through the Kettlefoot Rod & Gun Club.
Hands On! January schedule of events
Art studio schedule
•Fabulous Footwear: Start the New Year on the right foot by designing your own high heel, cowboy boot, or tennis shoe that is just your style! •Giacometti Sculptures: Learn about artist Alberto Giacometti and his unique sculpting style. Then, create a sculpture in the style of this famous artist.
Special events
Wednesday, January 2nd Sunday, January 13th Stellar Static You will get a “charge” out of all the fun
Page 20
we will be having in the lab in honor of Static Electricity Day! Cause static spheres to dance inside our static tube, test out our static generating Fun Fly Stick, and use a balloon to move objects such as bubbles, ping-pong balls, and more! The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.
Take an impression of your own “chompers” and then get a chance to make your own flavored toothpaste. The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.
Thursday, January 24th, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Owl Pellet Dissection Owls are amazing creatures that swallow their prey whole. Learn what owls eat Tuesday, January 15th as you dissect an owl pellet and reconSunday, January 27th struct the skeleton found inside it. Cost Say Cheese! Learn all about teeth in honor of Na- $8 for members, $10 for non-members. tional Children’s Dental Health Month. Ages 5-12. Payment is required with reg-
istration by Wednesday, January 9th. To register, please call 423-434-4263 ext. 100, T-F 9-5 or email main@handsonmuseum.org. Tuesday, January 29th Sunday, February 3rd Do You See What “Eye” See? Unlock the mysteries of the human eye in honor of National Eye Care Month. Learn about the inner workings of the eye and test your eyes with some optical illusions. The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.
Out ‘ N About Magazine
UPCOMING GAMES & EVENTS
“My milligan experience
STEVE LACY FIELDHOUSE MILLIGAN COLLEGE
has been good. I chose to play locally because of Milligan’s great academic programs and athletic department. I liked the women’s basketball program, and I wanted to play where I
Men’s Schedule
knew I would see playing time and where family and friends
Jan. 5
Reinhardt University 4:00
Jan. 8
Bryan College 7:30
could come watch me. Milligan was the best choice.
Jaimee Hill
”
Jan. 12 Tennessee Wesleyan 4:00 Jan. 19 Point University 4:00 Jan. 23 Virginia Intermont 7:30 Jan. 29 St. Andrews 7:30
Hometown: Johnson City, TN Science Hill High School
Feb. 6
Union College 7:30
Women’s Schedule
“
Playing college basketball has been my dream since I was
Reinhardt University 2:00
Jan. 8
Bryan College 5:30
Jan. 12 Tennessee Wesleyan 2:00
a kid. Finally getting to do that has been such a blessing
Jan. 19 Point University 2:00
and has helped me to grow as an individual. I’ve really
Jan. 29 St. Andrews 5:30
enjoyed my four years playing basketball at Milligan.
I wouldN't trade it for anything.”
Tyler DeVault
Hometown: Kingsport, TN Sullivan Central High School
“
Jan. 5
Jan. 23 Virginia Intermont 5:30 Feb. 6
Union College 5:30
Feb. 13 Columbia College 6:30
Chamber Nights
Jan. 12 Johnson City Chamber, leadership groups and high schools Jan.19
Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber, leadership groups and high schools
Jan. 23 Bristol Chamber, leadership groups and high schools Jan. 29 Kingsport Chamber, leadership groups and high schools.
Over the years, we have been blessed to have some very good local players. There are some excellent coaches and very solid programs in our area. They have sent us talented basketball players who have proven to be great representatives of our program.
”
For more information about Milligan Athletics, visit www.milliganbuffs.com.
Rich Aubrey
Women’s Basketball Head Coach 20th season at Milligan
Milligan — a nationally recognized Christian liberal arts college offering 30+ undergraduate majors and four graduate programs. Over 2,000 victories on the basketball court and much success in 20+ other collegiate sports...and all with a commitment to being Champions of Character!
January 2013
www.milligan.edu/raiseyourworld :: 423.461.8730
Page 21
Eating Healthy with Chef Anna:
Coconut Oil: The Healthy Saturated Fat
[Editor’s Note: We are excited to introduce Chef Anna Conrad, a popular local chef, entrepreneur and published author as a new contributor. Chef Anna will be writing a monthly column for Out ‘N About Magazine sharing her thoughts about culinary trends, healthy eating, and cooking at home. You can visit her business at 2530 E. Oakland Avenue in Johnson City, TN - Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You may also visit her websites www. chefanna.net, www.idealmealz. com, www.paleochefanna.com, www.hcgchefanna.com, and www. chefannaeasyrecipes.com.]
a long time on the shelf, which leads to greater corporate profits for the companies that produce them. That’s where the benefits end--these shelf stable, hydrogenated oils are horrible for your health. But that doesn’t mean all saturated fats are bad for you.
For at least 60 years the health care industry and media have been teaching us that saturated fats are terrible for your health, causing any number of health disorders including obesity, heart disease, and high cholesterol. After years of following the advice of those who preach the evils of saturated fats, the U.S. now has unprecedented rates of high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity. It is estimated that by 2030, 40% of the U.S. population will be obese. While we have been following a nosaturated fat craze here in the U.S., the Pacific Island populations (which get 3060 percent of their caloric intake from fully saturated coconut oil) have virtually no occurrence of heart disease. (1) How can this be possible? The answer is simple. Not all saturated fats are created equal. If a saturated fat is naturally occurring, it’s probably okay for you. If it’s industrially manipulated, it’s likely hydrogenated and probably bad for you. Hydrogenating vegetable and seed oils involves adding hydrogen atoms while heating the oil. The result is a rancid, thickened substance that creates a product that is shelf-stable and therefore will last
Multiple studies by medical experts show that naturally occurring saturated fat, like that found in coconut oil, is healthy for you and even has multiple health benefits including the following: improved heart health (3), improved thyroid performance (4), improved immune system performance (5), increased metabolic activity, lean body development, weight loss, and anti-aging characteristics when applied topically to skin.
Page 22
Tropical Evidence
Over 80 years ago, Dr. Weston Price studied the diets of South Pacific Islanders. He learned their diets are high in dietary fat and that heart disease was almost non-existent. 31 years ago researchers studying two Polynesian communities learned that their primary source of dietary calories came from coconuts and that they also had excellent cardiovascular health. (2)
How Coconut Oil Works
Coconut oil is the most abundant documented source of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), also known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Most common vegetable and seed oils are constructed of long chain fatty acids (LCFAs), also known as long-chain triglycerides or LCTs. LCTs are large molecules and therefore difficult for our bodies to break down, resulting in the excess energy being stored as fat. The MCTs found in coconut oil are smaller molecules, easily digested and readily metabolized by your liver, creating a great source of energy - similar to carbohydrates but without the insulin spike. The ease with which your body me-
Chef Anna tabolizes MCTs for energy can make you slimmer. (6) Coconut oil optimizes body weight when included as a regular part of your daily diet, reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. (7) Coconut oil promotes heart health. Unsaturated fats, high-sugar foods and processed foods are the biggest culprits when it comes to heart disease - not naturally occurring saturated fats. (8) (9)
Use Coconut Oil at Home
If you have to pick two oils for use at home, choose olive oil (the best monounsaturated fat) for non-cooking applications like salad dressing, and coconut oil for cooking, baking and frying. Olive oil is not as heat stable as coconut oil, so it’s better not to use it for cooking. Commonly used vegetable oils (omega-6 oils) including corn, soy, safflower, sunflower and canola oil, are not suitable for cooking and are very unhealthy for your body. I know that’s a big claim to make so let me share why these oils are unhealthy
for you: •When omega-6 oils are heated they produce toxic chemicals and trans-fats. Frying with omega-6 oils oxidizes the oil, which is even worse for your body than trans-fats. •Most omega-6 oils are genetically modified and your body doesn’t recognize these compounds, which creates metabolic confusion. •Omega-6 oils in your diet create too many damaged omega-6 fats and an unhealthy ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats in your body. When compared to our diets only one century ago, we consume more than 100 times the omega-6 fats than we used to, resulting in numerous chronic degenerative diseases. To my knowledge, coconut oil is the only oil stable enough to cook, bake and fry our foods. So purchase a large jar of virgin, fresh, organic heart-healthy coconut oil today! To learn more about using coconut oil in your diet read Chef Anna’s book The Pa-
leo Diet – Cook Like a Caveman available at www.paleochefanna.net. To learn more about all the services offered by Chef Anna visit www.chefanna.net •Kaunitz H, Dayrit CS. Coconut oil consumption and coronary heart disease. Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine, 1992;30:165-171 •Prior IA, Davidson F, Salmond CE, Czochanska Z. Cholesterol, coconuts, and diet on Polynesian atolls: a natural experiment: The Pukapuka and Tokelau Island studies, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1981;34:1552-1561 •Raymond Peat Newsletter, Coconut Oil, reprinted at www.heall.com. http:// www.heall.com/body/healthupdates/ food/coconutoil.html An Interview With Dr. Raymond Peat, A Renowned Nutritional Counselor Offers His Thoughts About Thyroid Disease •Baba, N 1982.Enhanced thermogenesis and diminished deposition of fat in response to overfeeding with diet containing medium-chain triglycerides, Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 35:379 •Dr. Mary G. Enig, Ph.D., F.A.C.N. Source: Coconut: In Support of Good Health in the 21st Century •Isaacs CE, Litov RE, Marie P, Thormar H. Addition of lipases to infant formulas produces antiviral and antibacterial activity, Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 1992;3:304-308. Isaacs CE, Schneidman K. Enveloped Viruses in Human and Bovine Milk are Inactivated by Added Fatty Acids(FAs) and Monoglycerides(MGs), FASEB Journal, 1991;5: Abstract 5325, p.A1288. Mitsuto Matsumoto, Takeru Kobayashi, Akio Takenakaand Hisao Itabashi. Defaunation Effects of Medium Chain Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Goat Rumen Protozoa, The Journal of General Applied Microbiology, Vol. 37, No. 5 (1991) pp.439-445. •Geliebter, A 1980. Overfeeding with a diet of medium-chain triglycerides impedes accumulation of body fat, Clinical Nutrition, 28:595 •Fushiki, T and Matsumoto, K Swimming endurance capacity of mice is increased by consumption of mediumchain triglycerides, Journal of Nutrition,1995;125:531.http://www.coconutconnections.com/hypothyroidism.htm •Barry Groves, PhD. Second Opinions: Exposing Dietary Misinformation: The Cholesterol Myth, parts 1 and 2
Out ‘ N About Magazine
Convenient Drive Thru Service
Gold Rush
Now is the time to start the New Year off with cash
Johnson City, TN. — Conveniently located in North Johnson City across from Kroger and next to Java Rush, Gold Rush is locally owned by Jeremy Clemens. “We buy gold, silver, platinum and coins of any karat, condition or age,” Clemens said. “We pay top price. Cash on the spot. No Checks!” Some of the many items that Clemens will purchase from you include:
Jeremy Clemens
January 2013
watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, broaches, pins, and he is also a coin dealer. “I guess we all have some old jewelry and c o i n s l y i n g around that we don’t wear anymore and really don’t have any use for. Why not turn those items into instant cash?” Clemens said. Gold Rush is open Monday through Saturday and they even have a drive through window for your convenience. Clemens will also help coordinate your gold party and pay you for hosting it in the privacy of your home or office. “You can call and make an appointment and I will come to your house or office and evaluate your gold, silver or platinum,” Clemens explained. “And we also buy and deal in coins and coin collections.” Clemens and his family have over 34 years of experience in the business. Other family members own the Ideal Cards & Coins Company, in Ohio. “I’m a local businessman that you can deal
with face-to-face instead of mailing your gold or jewelry off to people you don’t know and may not be getting the best deal for what you are selling,” he said matterof-factly. Clemens and his family live in Washington County and he is an active coach of the Junior Topper football team and he also coaches baseball, T-Ball, and soccer. “You might recognize me on the field,” he said with a laugh. “I enjoy coach-
ing year-round and it gives me time to spend with my kids.” Jeremy is married to Melissa and they have three children: Maddie, 8; Josh, 12; and Joey 5. They attend St. Mary’s Church in Johnson City. “I really enjoy working with the public every day and giving people the best deal possible when they are selling their gold, silver, platinum or coins,” he added. “I invite the readers of Out ‘N About Magazine to come by and get the best deal possible on their gold, silver, platinum or coins. And, if you’d like to make an appointment away from the store, just give me a call. We are all about customer service.”
Page 23
COLLECTIBLES GLASSWARE RAILROAD ITEMS
poison while saving energy dollars, would you listen? Well, here goes…
and it’s worth every penny. But if you call us this month, you can get it all for just $69!
105 SOUTh MAIN STREET ERWIN, TENNESSEE 37650
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real concern in winter time – and for a very real reason. It can lead to serious illness and death.
That’s $109.00 of life and money saving value for just $69.00.
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
We Also Offer High Security (423) Keys and Transponder Keys743-7810 Originated and Duplicated!
We Also Offer High Security Keys and Transponder Keys Originated and Duplicated!
Furnaces and heaters that have been unused for months can be culprits in leaking this dangerous gas into your home. Yet that’s only one reason you should get your system tuned up before winter sets in for real.
Besides the safety check, where we scout for potential safety hazards (a $178.00 value!), we’ll also provide… Winter Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7 am - 4 pm • Sat. 7 am - 1 pm A 24-point “Energy Squeezer” tune-up – You’ll save
Good till October 31 2012
Money-back guarantee – If over the next 90 days we can’t save you the cost of this tune-up in reduced energy, we’ll refund the cost of the tune-up. Yes, we’re that serious about making your home more efficient! So call Leinbach Services Inc. now at 423-239-3147, 423-7640126, 423-282-4983. You’ll save energy, breathe easier, and enjoy the comfort of your home a whole lot more.
Now open for lunch on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Located in downtown Johnson City, Bodega 105 is the premier Latin American Located in downtown Johnson City, Bodega 105 is the premier Latin American restaurant of the Tri-cities. The ONLY Place for Original Cuban Cuisine. restaurant of the Tri-cities. The ONLY Place for Original Cuban Cuisine.
WhereEvery EveryNight NightIsIsSangria SangriaNight. Night. Where
Playing Original Music Nightly Playing Original Music Nightly
Open Wednesday through Saturday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday Brunch • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open Wednesday through Saturday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday Brunch • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Award Bodega 105 Award Winning 1000 South Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601 Bodega 105 www.Bodega105.com Winning Jazz 1000 South Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601 bodega105@facebook.com www.Bodega105.com Jazz bodega105@facebook.com (423) 232-0058
(423) 232-0058
Page 24 2012 September
Capitol Cinema I & II 105 North Main Street Erwin, TN 423-743-4931 www.erwinmovies.com Lowest ticket prices in both 2D and amazing 3D! Also the lowest concession prices around! “Let’s all go to the movies! It’s still the safest place to immerse yourself in entertainment.
Out ‘ N About Magazine Page 17
Judy Veeneman Principal Broker
Mobile (423) 895-0359 Fax (423) 543-0367
Real NY Bagels and Rolls Imported from Brooklyn 12 Flavors different Flavors to choose from 12 to choose From PLAIN, EGG, ONION, SESAME, Bacon, Egg POPPY, & Cheese bagel - EVERYTHING, $2.40 MARBLE RYE, PUMPERNICKLE, CINNAMON RAISIN, APPLE CINNAMON, BLUEBERRY & HONEY WHEAT Breakfast and lunch served all day!
Breakfast and lunch served all day! The Best Rubens and Cheese Steaks
in North East Tennessee Hot and cold sandwiches on Kaiser or Hoagie OPEN 7AM –rolls,soups 4PM Tue - Fri / & Satsalads 7am - 1PM
judy@rainbowrealtytn.com www.rainbowrealtytn.com
Enjoy FebruaryCountry 2012 Cooking like Grandma used to make!
– 2PM / -6PM / – 1PM S 105OPEN rock7AM creek rd.T,T,F erwin, tN W 423-743-4023 105 Rock Creek Rd Erwin, Tn 37650 423-743-4023
t h g u Ca
N ‘ t Ou
t u o Ab
113 East Elk Avenue • Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-543-3336
January 2013
Page 25
Henderson & Little plus Folk Soul Revival kicks off Song of the Mountains Marion, VA. --- Song of the Mountains, the award winning public television concert series based at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia announces the start of their ninth season of tapings on Saturday, January 12, 2013. “Our show is more popular than ever”, says Tim White the show’s executive coordinator and
host. “Our 2013 lineup is proving to be exceptional and all of us with Song of the Mountains are proud to produce this fine concert series for the world to experience on public television from the historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia.” The first concert for 2013 will feature fan favorites Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little. This talented duo has appeared on Song of the Mountains several times in the past and showcase their extraordinary mix of acoustic guitar picking and powerful piano playing. Also on the concert January 12th will be Bristol, TN-VA based Folk Soul Revival. Folk Soul Revival is a harmony drenched, boot stomping, rowdy, rootsy Americana band from the Appalachian mountain region of Virginia/Tennessee.
zine named the band among the Top Three bands in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Also on the concert on January 12th old time music will be featured also with two dynamic bands, the Tune Town Old Time Band and the Empty Bottle String Band. These two bands promise to entertain you with some music
derson. Their different backgrounds bring together a unique and exciting sound that keeps audiences wanting more. Members are Derek Deakins, guitar and vocals, Lisa Deakins, fiddle and vocals, and Meg High, vocals. Listeners enjoy the trio’s unique arrangements of bluegrass, country, folk, and pop tunes along with their vocal harmony precision.
Rep. Phil Roe sworn in for 113th Congress Washington, D.C. – On January 3rd Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (TN) released the following statement on being sworn in for the 113th Congress: “Representing the First District of Tennessee in the House of Representatives the last four years has been a great honor and I look forward to serving in the 113th Congress,” said Roe “There are many challenges facing our nation, and I will continue to be a strong voice for the values of East Tennesseans.” Roe was sworn in for his third term by House Speaker John Boehner. In the 113th Congress, Rep. Roe will continue serving on the House Veterans Affairs and Education and Workforce Committees.
Advertising sales people wanted Part or full-time. Generous commissions paid. Please send resume to Lynne Ogle, co-publisher
Out ‘N About Magazine P.O. Box 368, Milligan College, TN. 37682 No phone calls please.
Page 26
Folk Soul Revival has just released their third album ‘Prompting The Dapperness.’ The completely fan funded release returns to the formula that has continued to make the band so endearing- strong songwriting, sing along melodies, impassioned vocals and most of all honest music that resonates deep within the listener. There’s a reason the band has such a loyal fan base (‘The Congregation’) and garners accolades wherever they travel. In 2011, the Virginia Tourism Board awarded FSR the Virginia Band of the Year and in 2012, and readers of Virginia Living Maga-
that will surely make you want to move your feet! Gravel Road Acoustic Trio will complete this fine lineup of talent for Song of the Mountains on January 12th. Gravel Road Acoustic Trio, based in Charleston, South Carolina, is made up of three multi-talented musicians who perform in a variety of venues in the southeast. The group’s varied musical backgrounds have converged into a style that is unique and innovative in the acoustic music world. Before forming Gravel Road, band members enjoyed touring individually with acts like The Osborne Brothers, Blake Shelton, Pam Tillis, and Whisperin’ Bill An-
Tickets for the Song of the Mountains concert on January 12th are $ 25 reserved seating. Tickets and information please visit www.songofthemountains.org or call 276-783-6093. Future concerts scheduled for 2013 are February 2, 2013 with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Grass Cats, Smith Family Band and Dixie Ridge. March 2, 2013 will feature the Kruger Brothers, Nathan Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Mark Newton and Steve Thomas, Paula Dellenback and Fox River and West Wend. For info contact: Tim White 423383-7829 timwhitemusic@charter. net
Out ‘ N About Magazine
t h g
u a C
t u O January 2013
t u bo
A ‘N
Page 27
Spring 2013 promises arts effusion Spring 2013 at Mary B. Martin School of the Arts includes an eclectic selection of musical experiences, myriad art perspectives, the latter parts of a three-part storytelling series and the last three South Arts independent films for 2012-13. Two musical masters will be in concert, as well as working with local and ETSU music students, in February. Violin virtuoso Brian Lewis will perform at First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, with ETSU Music Faculty Member Chih-Long Hu. “There are a lot of fine violinists on the concert stage today,” says reports the Topeka Capital-Journal, “but few can match Lewis for an honest virtuosity that supremely serves the music.” Another virtuoso, versatile guitarist Frank Vignola will be in concert Thursday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. at ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium with Glenn Tosto, also on guitar. Vignola, deemed by The New York Times as “one of the brightest ... stars of the guitar,” is in the midst of a world tour – from Switzerland and Sweden to California and Kentucky. Another musical treat, the Fisk Jubilee Singers will bring its unique program of spirituals Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Culp Auditorium. The original Jubilee Singers introduced “slave songs” to the world in 1871 and have been instrumental in preserving this American musical tradition known today as Negro spirituals. Since then, they have sung for kings and queens in Europe and been featured on PBS. The Madrigal Singers of David Crockett High School will also perform. Later that week, on Thursday, March 28 in Culp Auditorium, storyteller Jay O’Callahan will present his tale “The Spirit of the Great Auk,” which recreates Dick Wheeler’s 1,500-mile kayak voyage from Newfoundland to Buzzards Bay, following the path of the now-extinct great auk. O’Callahan’s performance, which may include a very special guest, will conclude the three-part Mary B. Martin School of the Arts storytelling series “When Worlds Collide.” As the second in the storytelling series, on Thursday, Feb. 28, storyteller Diane Edgecomb will bring her “Forbidden Stories” to Culp Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
Spring 2013 will feature another favorite series of MBM SOTA patrons, the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, which each school year brings six independent films and their filmmakers to ETSU’s campus. On Monday, Feb. 11, the documentary Eating Alabama will be shown, while on Monday, March 18, MBM SOTA will screen Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock, and the political documentary Follow the Leader will conclude the 2012-13 series on Monday, April 8. All films begin at 7 p.m. in Culp Auditorium. A talkback and reception with the filmmaker follows each free screening. March will also feature a unique gathering of visual artists and art educators, co-sponsored by the School of the Arts and ETSU’s Department of Art & Design. A panel of four art professionals from around the country will present their research and discuss what it means to be an artist working at a distance from art hubs such as New York, L.A., Berlin or London. The Public Panel Discussion will be Saturday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in ETSU’s Ball Hall Auditorium. An art-focused lecture by critic and columnist Jerry Saltz of New York Magazine will conclude the Mary B. Martin School’s season on April 15 at 6 p.m. in Ball Hall Auditorium. For information on Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, call 423-439-TKTS (8587) or visit www.etsu. edu/cas/arts. “Follow” Mary B. Martin School on Twitter at TheArtsAtETSU.
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Page 28
Diane Edgecomb
Frank Vignola
Jay O’Callahan and the Great Auk
Brian Lewis
Out ‘ N About Magazine
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Reception - 6 p.m. • Dinner & Program - 7 p.m.
MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center $100 per person - call 423.392.8800 for tickets! Visit KingsportChamber.org for more information!
January 2013
The Number One Party Band in the Nation is BACK!
Page 29
New director tapped for Blue Plum Festival Johnson City, TN. --- Brandi Woodall, the new executive director for the highly popular Blue Plum Festival, is no stranger to downtown Johnson City. Brandi and her husband, Travis, made a commitment and investment several years ago when they opened Positive Approach Event & Consulting Company in the [old] King building.
Since then the Woodall’s company has grown leaps and bounds and Brandi believes her commitment as a businesswoman to the downtown area makes the ‘part-time’ Blue Plum’s director’s job a good fit. She will also serve as the director of the First Friday downtown series. “First of all this is not my festival,” she said recently. “I’m not going to take away from what it is but I will also be paying attention to the recent survey done by sponsors and others involved. “Quite honestly I don’t think it needs to be tinkered with.” On the other hand, Woodall would like to see Sunday’s activities expanded with more activities, “making it a true three day festival,” she said. Even though the festival isn’t until June [7th-9th] Woodall has already hit the ground running. “It literally takes a year of planning one festival from the next. This month I’ll be quite busy meeting with vendors, sponsors, and volunteers. My phone started ringing right after the press conference [announcing her hiring]. I want to try to make sure the same people who have
Page 30
worked hard to make the festival what it is remain on board.” Woodall said she is excited to have Ed Snodderly [owner of Down Home Pickin’ Parlor] come aboard in charge of booking the entertainment. “Obviously he has a lot of contacts with local bands and is a great musician in his own right. We have bands wanting to come back this year and I’m sure there will be new additions. We are already formulating plans with sponsors and we want to present a ‘Southern Hospitality’ feeling to the festival.” Friends of Old Downtown which sponsors Blue Plum and First Friday is a non-profit with little money in the bank so Woodall also has the responsibility of fund-raising in an effort to underwrite the festival. Last year, under the direction of David Pennington, the festival made a small profit. “It is important to engage the entire community with sponsorship opportunities,” Woodall adds. “There’s no big ‘Master Plan’ but I’d like to bring more synergy to the festival and have the right people in the right places. It’s an exciting opportunity for people to get involved and showcase downtown.” Woodall is reaching out to ETSU students who are interested in becoming event planners, city planners, or public relations specialists for internship opportunities with the festival. “It’s a real opportunity for them to get some first-hand experience at the beginning of their careers.” As far as the First Friday’s celebration is concerned which runs from March through December ending with the Christmas Parade, Woodall says she has some ideas. “I’d like to see us have a Scotch/ Irish event not to compete with the
Brandi Woodall
Highlands Festival but we have a lot of people of Scotch/Irish descent and I think the community would enjoy that,” she offered. “I’d also like to see more crafters and perhaps make downtown somewhat
of an arts district; and, perhaps a sidewalk sale one weekend and a Homecoming. I don’t just want to be one and done with events. I want people to think of downtown Johnson City when they think of what
to do on first Fridays. The more people who come back represents more business and more foot traffic for the entire downtown area. I have a full calendar and I’m really excited about that!”
Out ‘ N About Magazine
An adventure awaits.... right in your backyard BRISTOL CAVERNS
www.netta.com January 2013
Page 31
A New Image™ Weight Loss, Inc. & Spa Services
Happy New Year and we would like to thank all our clients who participated with us at A New Image Weight Loss Clinic & Spa. We appreciate your loyalty, referrals and celebrate the many weight loss stories from last year. We now look forward to a New Year where we will be adding new things and options for weight loss designed to help people with lifestyle changes aimed at helping you with keeping the weight off!
Second visit $50 off!
SPECIAL!!!
Phentermine KVK Brand - 60 Ct.
Tagi Brand - 60 Ct.
85
65
$
Connie Hicks, Owner
$
00
00
37.5 mil. Tablets or pills
The HCG Diet! Lose 30 lbs. in 30 days 23 Day Program
$
$
40 day Program
26500
34900
SPA SPECIAL: Beyond White Teeth Whitening System
79
$
$50 OFF Second Month Includes: Doctor Exam • Weekly Weigh-Ins • Cookbook • Maintenance Guide
Phentermine Topiramate
*Newest weight loss medication to be approved by the FDA in 23 years Compatible to Qysmia. Average weight loss 6-8 pounds per week
00
•HCG Diet Plan *Lose 30 pounds in 30 days! • Phentermine • Lipovite and Lipovite M • Available without a prescription for weight loss; all natural! • Chromium Piconolate – Reduces body fat, retain and build lean muscle, reduces sugar cravings. • EFA’s – Helps metabolism burn stored fat at a higher rate and studies show may be helpful with: Heart disease, High cholesterol, High Blood Pressure • Methylcobamin – Helpful with the central nervous system and much more. ALL weight loss medications include weekly weigh-ins, blood pressure checks
NeriumAD
Connie Hicks, owner of A New Image™ Weight Loss Clinic & Spa, is also the only local Brand Partner/Distributor of NeriumAD, a world breakthrough in Science for age defying treatment. NeriumAD treats fine lines, wrinkles, discolored and uneven skin, enlarged pores and aging or sun-damaged skin with excellent results. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please call one of our offices for more information or to schedule you appointment. We are conveniently located throughout the Tri-Cities at: Johnson City, 900 N. State of Franklin Rd. 423-232-7600
Elizabethton, 602-B East Elk Avenue 423-542-6488
Erwin, 108 Gay Street 423-735-7600
Roan Mountain, 125 Carter Street 423-777-0202 Katy Donnells, Owner
Page 32
Mountain City, 524 S. Church Street 423-727-4107 Heather Bailey, Owner
Medical Director: Dr. Vali Khairollahi and Dr. Leigh Ann Young {Remotely on site}
Seated left to right: Counselors Allie Bynum, Kalin Honaker, Chelsie Cox and Amber Graham Standing left to right: Sarah Milhorn, Spa Manager, Tabitha Loveless Arnett, Elizabethton Manager and Julia Lawing, Area Manager
Brandy Canada Massage Therapist
Sarah Milhorn Spa Manager
Jennifer Jones Permanent Cosmetics
Spa Services •Massage Therapy • BOTOX™ • JUVIDERM ™ • Extreme Eyelash Extensions • Facial & Chemical Peels • Microdermabrasion • Teen/Adult Acne Microdermabrasion • Teeth Whitening: Beyond White Teeth Whitening System rated #1 in Good Housekeeping Magazine • Glo Minerals Make-Up • Body Wraps • Complimentary makeovers • Waxing Services or both men and women • Tanning Bed – Airbrush Tanning • Full Service Hair Styling Salon in some locations • Latisse • Vivite™: Defining Lip Plumper
•Now offering Zumba & Yoga classes at some locations
Out ‘ N About Magazine