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Hops & Howlers craft brew fest
Volume 30 • Issue #28
happenings
Publisher Luci Tate Editor Graphic Arts Director Don Sprinkle
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Hops & Howlwrs Craft Brew Fest
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“Old West Days”
Cover Design Bill May
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Clinch Mountain Music Fest
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Hillbender To Perform
Advertising Dave Carter Terry Patterson Beth Jinks-Ashbrook Patti Barr Sam Jones Shawn Hale Coco Enriquez
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Robin Poteet Exhibit & Mni-Workshop
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“The Dixie Swim Club”
Contributing Staff Jim Kelly Andy Ross Ken Silvers Mark Marquette Brian McManus Joshua Hicks Brian Bishop Daniel Worley Jason Worley Distribution Jerry Hanger Teresa Hanger Published by Pulse Publishing, LLC., P.O. Box 3238, Johnson City, TN 37602 Phone: 423/283-4324 FAX - 423/283-4369 www.theloaferonline.com info@theloaferonline.com
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Galla & Fundraiser To Benefit Theatre Bristol
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Doe River Gorge’s Day Quest Adventure
12 YW Bridesmaid Dress Sale 13 ‘Shaping Lives’ Exhibit On Display
columns & reviews 18 19 20 22 23 24 27 31
Stargazer - Two Immortal Women Of Space Age Skies This Week Batteries Not Included - Who’s Afraid Of The Bride? Pop Life - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Trivial Traveler - The Last Stop For Lost Luggage Mountain Movers - The Todd Bailey Interview Appalachian Wanderers - Panther Creek State Park Kelly’s Place - How Well Are You Managing Your Time?
14 Mac Leaphart @ Acoustic Coffeehouse 15 Moon Taxi @ Studio Brew 21 Summer Contra Dance 25 Storytelling Live! Welcomes Rev. Robert Jones 28 Things To Do 29
Pets Of The Week
30 Classifieds
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BRANDON ROHR at Sonny’s Cafe & Marina Sunday, June 19th
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Spotlight - Great Music & Fun Times
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CELEBRATING SOUTHERN BREWING TRADITIONS: 3rd ANNUAL HOPS & HOWLERS CRAFT BREW FEST
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ood City presents Hops & Howlers Craft Brew Fest. The one-day beer festival takes place June 18, 2016 in downtown Abingdon, featuring 36 breweries and cideries, with an emphasis on southeastern breweries. In addition to beer tastings, attendees will enjoy food vendors and live music from The Fritz and Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass. Hops & Howlers Craft Brew Fest is also sponsored in part by Ecological Energy Systems, and by Yee-Haw Brewing, which will be the featured brewery for 2016. Tickets are available in advance at http:// hopsandhowlers.com/ or at the gate. There are a limited number of VIP tickets available, and organizers expect them to sell out before June 18. The festival takes place from 4:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday June 18th, at the Abingdon Market Pavilion on Remsburg Drive. The breweries that will be represented at the fest include local favorites Wolf Hills Brewing, Yee Haw Brewing and Studio Brew, as well as pioneers in the craft beer industry like Stone, New Belgium, Rogue Brewing, Oskar Blues and Ballast Point. The festival also features a Home Brew Competition, open to home brewers across the Tri-Cities. The People’s Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass Choice winner will receive $100 in brewing supplies from The Edisonian Brew Shop. Home Brew sign ups due by June 10th. The third year is the charm, according to Special Events Coordinator, Sara Saavedra. “We have designed this to be a boutique experience for beer enthusiasts. With that in mind, we’ve added more educational offerings to the agenda this year.” New offerings include a Beer Appreciation 101 Class at 6 PM featuring Chris Burcher, co-owner of Wolf Hills Brewing. This session will go over the basics of types of beer and what tasters should be looking for to develop their palates. As in past years, brewery reps will be on hand at the festival to answer questions. Ticket Information: Tickets include 7oz tasting glass, beer tastings and live music. General Admission tickets are $35 in advance, at the door tickets will be $40. The Festival is also offering a limited number of $55 VIP tickets, which include early admission, complimentary refreshments, and a tasting of 4 additional beers exclusively served in the VIP tent. Designated Driver tickets are just $10, the lowest in the Tri-Cities. General Admission Tickets are also available at area Food City stores. The event is restricted to those 21 and up only. Valid ID is required for entrance. This includes Designated Driver tickets and volunteers. This festival is co-organized by Abingdon Main Street and the Abingdon Music Experience. Abingdon Main Street is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the downtown district a place where people want to shop, dine, stay and play, by planning events and activities, and supporting locally-owned businesses. For more information visit www.abingdonmainstreet.com. Food City is the presenting sponsor for Hops & Howlers Craft Brew Fest, which is also sponsored in part by EcoLogical Energy Systems. Media sponsorship provided by Cumulus TriCities WQUT and Smoky Mountain Living. For tickets and more information on the event, visit http://hopsandhowlers.com/ or contact Sara Saavedra, Special Events Coordinator, at (276) 676-2282 or ssaavedra@abingdon-va.gov. THE FRITZ
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2nd ANNUAL “OLD WEST DAYS”
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tep back in time as you saddle up for “Old West Days” and get ready for some rip-roarin’ fun for the entire family on Sat., June 18, 2016, in downtown Historic Blountville! Brought back by popular demand, this exciting event will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on the Great Stage Road in front of the old Sullivan County Courthouse. Events will take place on the half-hour throughout the day. See an authentic recreation of the Old West, a unique American experience in the 1870s and 1880s, including Wild Bill Hickok and his exploits, along with the Earps and Clantons. Visit Sallie’s Saloon and see Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and some friends move in to finish off the bad guys during a re-creation of the Shootout at the OK Corral near the Old Deery Inn at Blountville. Hear some old-fashioned Western music, and enjoy some down-home barbeque, nachos, cheese fries, funnel cakes and more! Be sure to visit the Old Deery Inn between the hours of 10 AM to 2 PM! Old West Day provides a broad and comprehensive overview of the 1800s era that comprised the days of the open frontier, a period that left an indelible mark on United States history and the American character. The event provides an educational day for children to get a glimpse of that golden era that provided the backdrop for the Silver Screen. History.com puts it so adeptly: “Since even before the first cowboy rode onto the silver screen, the world’s love affair with the American West has burned bright.” Old West actors and actresses will be portrayed by “The Immortals”, a unique group of reenactors headed up by Kent Arnold of Church Hill, TN. Mr. Arnold and “The Immortals” have been portraying Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and others for over a decade at similar events across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Hosted by the Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism, the event is free and open to the general public.
For further information, please call (423) 323-4660. For additional upcoming events, please visit historicsullivan. com.
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Clinch Mountain Music Fest
he 11th Annual Clinch Mountain Music Fest will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 2016. The celebration of Mountain Music is dedicated to the founder Mr. Jay Dixon who passed away in January of 2012. The goal of Clinch Mountain Music Fest is to preserve and perpetuate the heritage of the Appalachian region through its music. The Clinch Mountain Music Fest is one of the concerts featured in the Crooked Road’s Mountain of Music celebration occurring June 10th through 18th, 2016 in 25 communities in Southwest Virginia. The Mountain of Music is a wide variety of cultural experiences, including community meals, gallery exhibits, history walks, artisan demonstrations, outdoor adventures, scenic drives, workshops, educational opportunities and much more. Please visit mtnsofmusic.com for more information. The Clinch Mountain Music Fest will feature local traditional bands. Performing on Jackson Street in Gate City:
11:00 AM Boots On The Ground
Chris Knight
12:30 PM Appalachian Trail 1:40 PM Tyler Williams Band 3:30 PM Reagan Boggs 5:20 PM Jeff Lane, Josh Johnson, Scotty Melton 7:00 PM Chris Knight Performing at the Carter Fold in Hilton, VA: 7:00 PM - New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters and the Empty Bottle String Band. Admission to the concerts at the Carter Fold is $10 for adults, $2 for children 6-11, and under 6 free. The concerts in Gate City are free. In addition to the concerts in Gate City there will be a Cruise-In Car Show, Local Arts, Crafts, and food. There will be Inflatables and Face Painting for the kids. Also on site will be a Beer Garden so don’t forget your ID. For more information, please visit kingalley.com, carterfamilyfold.org, and mtnsofmusic.com. We can also be found on Facebook.
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festival
HillBenders to perform
bluegrass version of The Who’s ‘Tommy’ to support Niswonger Children’s Hospital
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ationally known bluegrass band The HillBenders will perform a benefit concert at Emory & Henry College on June 24 as part of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital Classic. The Classic, which is Mountain States Foundation’s largest fundraiser to support Niswonger Children’s Hospital, is a 10-day series of events spread out across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. For the first time, the Classic is hosting a concert at Emory & Henry College to allow more people to participate in supporting the region’s only children’s hospital. Proceeds from the concert – like
all the events in the Classic – benefit the hospital. “We’re so grateful for the community’s support and excited to bring even more events to the area for folks to enjoy,” said Lisa Carter, CEO of Niswonger Children’s Hospital. “The HillBenders are going to put on a great show for a great cause and we hope everyone comes out to watch them.” The HillBenders will perform an all-acoustic rendition of The Who’s classic rock-opera album “Tommy.” The band replicates the hit songs in a bluegrass tribute with banjo, mandolin and dobro. They were featured in Rolling Stone magazine among the “50 Best Things We Saw at SXSW 2015” as “Best Bluegrass Who: The HillBenders.” SXSW is the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, one of the nation’s most acclaimed music and film festivals. The magazine called them “a talented five-piece band from Missouri that proved to be the perfect group to execute this ‘Whograss’ concept.” The band has also been featured in Billboard Magazine. “The HillBenders present Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry” will be in the McGlothlin Center for the Arts; doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on June 24. To purchase tickets, visit www.NiswongerGolf.org/The-HillBenders. Tickets are on sale now and start at $40. To learn more about the Niswonger Children’s Hospital Classic, visit www.NiswongerGolf.org. theloaferonline.com | June 14, 2016 | 7
Salem, VA Watercolor Artist Robin Poteet to Exhibit And Offer Mini-Workshop at Arts Depot
“Hither and Yon”-Exhibit Opens June 15th • Meet-the-Artists Reception Saturday, June 25, 2-4 pm
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obin Poteet is fascinated by the way watercolor moves and mingles and changes… up to the moment it dries on paper. Her watercolors have a thoughtful mix of detail and looseness that has developed through years of practice. She has won numerous awards, including the Depot Artists Association’s Award presented at the 2015 Virginia Watercolor Society Exhibition in Harrisonburg, VA and has been featured in several national art publications. Having spent a number of years living up and down the East Coast, Roanoke native, Robin Poteet returned to the area in 1998 to renovate the historic log home that belonged to her grandparents. It now includes her design and painting studio. Robin has enjoyed a successful career as a freelance graphic designer, working for nationally known companies such as Martha Stewart Living, JC Penney, Rowe Furniture Corp. and HGTV host, Joseph Ruggiero. She began transitioning from graphic design to full-time painting in 2010 and is overjoyed at the road ahead. Robin’s exhibit at the Arts Depot will open on Wednesday, June 15th. There will be a meetthe-artist reception on Saturday, June 25th from 2-4pm. In addition to her exhibit at the Arts Depot, Poteet will offer a portrait painting workshop on Friday June 24th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, June 25th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The mini workshop will put artists on the path of painting fresh, expressive portraits in watercolor. Students will look at all aspects of painting portraits. The atmosphere will be fun and relaxed, but the pace will be focused and will include numerous brief exercises, demos, and practice in both drawing and painting. More information about the workshop may be found on the Arts Depot web site; www.abingdonartsdepot@eva.org or by calling 276-628-9091
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“Belle” Portrait by Robin Poteet
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HILARIOUS AND TOUCHING COMEDY, “THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB,” PROVES FRIENDSHIPS CAN LAST FOREVER
he Dixie Swim Club,” a funny and heartwarming comedy that has filled theatres across the country, comes to Barter Theatre’s Barter Stage II beginning June 16. Each year, five truly unforgettable southern women spend a long weekend together to recharge the friendships they first made on their college swim team. For a couple of days, they get away to dish about husbands, children, jobs and all the everyday stresses of life. Nicholas Piper, who will direct “The Dixie Swim Club” said, “This show reminds us about the best part of life-long friendships—no matter what the problem, in the end, there is always laughter!” This fun and lighthearted production will feature some of Barter Theatre’s most popular leading-ladies all together on the same stage. Carrie Smith Lewis, who will appear as Jeri Neal McFeeley, said, “If the show is anything like rehearsal, it will be a hoot! The characters in ‘The Dixie Swim Club’ are women of the South. They love to get together and have a good time. It is so much fun to embrace my heritage with Jeri Neal.” The cast of “The Dixie Swim Club” will also include Hannah Ingram, Tricia Matthews, Paris Bradstreet and Mary Lucy Bivins. Bivins said, “My character is a Carolina girl and so am I. I have life-long friendships from ‘home’ and it’s fun to tell a story about that.” “The Dixie Swim Club” is made possible by the corporate sponsorship of Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator and Oakmont at Gordon Park. Barter Theatre is funded in part by The Virginia Commission for the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts. To purchase tickets to “The Dixie Swim Club” or another Barter production call 276-6283991 or visit bartertheatre.com. Tickets for each performance begin at just $20.
The Dixie Swim Club enjoys a laugh together on one of their weekend getaways.
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“The Music Man” Gala & Fundraising Event to Benefit Theatre Bristol
Arts Supporters to Enjoy Americana Fare, Live Classic & Broadway Music, and “The Music Man” at the Paramount Center for the Arts
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nnouncing an unforgettable evening of talent and celebration in a fundraising event to benefit Theatre Bristol on June 23 at 6:00 pm at the Paramount Center for the Arts. The community is invited to this Thursday Gala event that features an exclusive presentation of “The Music Man” directed by Glenn Patterson. Enjoy Americana fare and drinks with J&K Classics singing great standards and Broadway favorites in the beautiful Paramount Center for the Arts Art Deco lobby. Admission to the 6:00 pm event is $100 and reservations can be made online by visiting www.theatrebristol.org or by calling 423-212-3625. The admission includes a ticket to the evening’s special full-length performance of “The Music Man.” Join Theatre Bristol and support an evening of live performing arts in our community and enjoy an unforgettable evening! Theatre Bristol is pleased to bring to our community this all-American musical classic and winner of an Oscar for Best Music, multi-Tony Award winner including Best Musical winner, and Grammy award winner for multiple songs featuring our area’s own talented actors, singers, dancers, designers, and musicians. “The Music Man” features the Professor Harold Hill, con man and fast-talking salesman. He convinces the people of River City, Iowa, “Ya Got Trouble” and sells them on a young people’s band and “Seventy-Six Trombones.” Marian the Librarian’s “Till There Was You” causes him to grow fond of her and the children. It’s a score of favorites: “Goodnight, My Someone,” “It’s You,” “Goodnight Ladies,” “Pick-a-little,” “Gary, Indiana,” “Wells Fargo Wagon,” and many more. Theatre Bristol’s production of Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” is directed by Glenn Patterson who recently directed “Les Misérables,” “Scrooge! The Musical,” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” “Theatre Bristol is blessed with talent, devoted volunteers, and supporters,” said Samantha Gray, Theatre Bristol Board president and producer of the show. “The Music Man” is a celebration of the magic of music and audiences of all ages are in for a real treat. This is the summer event not to miss!” Theatre Bristol is pleased to bring “The Music Man” to The Paramount Center for the Arts as they share a long history because of the determination of Theatre Bristol founder Cathy DeCaterina, catalyst for restoring the Paramount to its grandeur. Sponsorships are also available by calling 423-212-3625. “The Music Man” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International - www.mti.com. Founded in 1965, Theatre Bristol is the oldest continually running children’s theatre in northeast Tennessee and is now celebrating its 51st season. Its Main Stage season consists of up to five productions. Its performances take place in the ARTspace, a multi-purpose, black box theatre as well as the Paramount Center for the Arts. Theatre Bristol is entirely volunteer run and we invite you to get involved. For more information, visit the Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.
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FOR THE 20th ANNUAL DOE RIVER GORGE GOLF CHALLENGE
he Annual Doe River Gorge Golf Challenge returns for the 20th consecutive year to the Blackthorn Club at The Ridges in Jonesborough, Tenn., June 20. The tournament, which gives entrants the opportunity to hone their skills on a pristine course while also having a lasting impact on the lives of young people, is set to begin at 11 a.m. with a Shotgun Start. Registration will be that morning at 10 a.m. Entry fee for four-person teams is $800 and includes green and cart fees, goody bag, lunch and dinner, golf shirt, drinks and door prizes. Teams, competing in a select shot format, may or may not be gender specific. Lunch will be provided by Gardner Paint Services and will feature delicious, gourmet honey hot dogs while The Firehouse Restaurant will provide a fabulous dinner. Prizes will be awarded for longest drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one on all par 3s. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a number of various levels. All money raised at this charity event will go to provide camp scholarships and to support the ongoing ministry programs at Doe River Gorge. For sponsorship information or to register to play, call 423-725-4010 or visit http://www.doerivergorge.com/golf/index.php The Doe River Gorge Golf Challenge Headline sponsors are Citizens Bank, Johnson City Honda and Lifestyles Fitness Centers. Additional sponsors are High Road Digital, WCQR, WJHL and Cumulus Media.
DOE RIVER GORGE’S DAY QUEST ADVENTURE
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ummer 2016 is right around the corner, Activities available: and that means Day Quest Saturdays • Triple Water-Landing Ziplines and Blob will soon begin! Looking for a day of ad- • White Sand Beach venture for your family, church, club or • Swimming business? With sessions beginning June • Water Slackline and Basketball 18 and running through Sept. 10, Day Quest is a full • Lake Inflatables and Obstacles day of exciting adventure and summer fun. • ET&WNC Railroad Excursions Cost for the all-day adventure is $18 per person for • 9-hole Disc Golf Course those 8 and older. Children ages 7 and under are • Horseback Riding* free when accompanied by an adult. Admission in- • UNIMOG 4x4* cludes all lake activities and train. Lunch is $8 for • Skeet Shooting* adults and $4 for children. Age restrictions apply for some activities. Activities may be substituted during inclement weather and may be subject to change. *Extra Cost Activities: Horseback Riding - $20 per person for one hour Skeet Shooting - $10 for ages 10 and up UNIMOG 4x4 - $10 per person ages 4 and up Reservations are required. For more information, call (423) 725-4010 or visit us on the web at http://www.doerivergorge. com/dayquest.php Extend your time at Doe River Gorge with the Endless Summer Get-A-Way package. Available on the weekends of Aug 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2 and 9, this weekend package begins on Friday evening with two nights in a cozy lodge, river front cabin or unique railway car and continues with all-day activities on Saturday. Three meals are provided on Saturday, as well as Sunday morning breakfast. Prices vary by lodging option and may be found on the website at http://www.doerivergorge.com/endless_summer.php theloaferonline.com | June 14, 2016 | 11
YW Bridesmaid Dress Sale
to Offer Deal at Local Thrift Shoppe
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he YWCA Junior Board of Directors is offering a bridesmaid dress sale at the Priceless Thrift Shoppe located at 63 Commonwealth Avenue Bristol, VA from June 1st through July 29th. There will be hundreds of gently used bridesmaid dresses in a variety of styles and colors. A community service project of the YWCA, the Bridesmaid Dress Sale features all dresses for just $25 each. Bridesmaid dresses will be available at the Priceless Thrift Shoppe Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00am- 6:00pm. “Through the annual prom dress project many of the dresses donated were actually bridesmaid dresses. We have been receiving prom dress donations for 8 years now and we do accept donations all year long for the project. We felt this would be a great opportunity to serve young women in our community who need affordable dresses for their bridesmaids” said Tammy Henkel, Director of Mission Advancement. The YWCA’s partnership with the Bristol Recovery Road for Women, Inc. and their social enter-
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prise project the Priceless Thrift Shoppe, began in order to serve highschool girls during prom season and now young women looking for bridesmaid dresses this summer. “This is a great opportunity to serve women and girls all year long from prom needs to weddings and special events that require formalwear. Bristol Recovery Road for Women, Inc. is a faith based recovery program for women established to provide a safe and healthy facility for women. The mission of the YWCA is a perfect fit for this partnership” said Kris Mays, Priceless Thrift Shoppe Manager. The YWCA Junior Board of Directors is a diverse group of young women ages 20-40 who have a desire to acquire more leadership and service skills within the community. Their goals are to build awareness of the YWCA in the younger adult segment and to enhance and support the mission of the YWCA. The YWCA accepts prom gown donations year around. For more information, please call YWCA Bristol at 423.968.9444 or email t_henkel@ywcabristol.org.
Summer hours at kingsport carousel
he Kingsport Carousel is now running on its summer schedule. Regular business hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 7 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm. All rides are $1.00. Private rentals and children’s birthday party packages are available. The Kingsport Carousel has an active volunteer roster and welcomes others to join in on the fun. Local residents (from High school kids all the way to Senior Citizens!) that have a passion to be in a happy place and share a joyful experience will love it. For more information go online to www.EngageKingsport.com or visit the Kingsport Carousel
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at 308 Clinchfield Street in Kingsport, or call the Carousel directly at (423) 343-9834 The Kingsport Carousel Project has been a joint effort of more than 300 volunteers and 700 sponsors along with the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts, Engage Kingsport Inc. and a wide variety of community partners. The dream became a reality and on July 10, 2015 the completed Kingsport Carousel opened to the public.
‘Shaping Lives’exhibit on display at Reece Museum
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haping Lives: The Transformative Art of the Figure” is on display at the Reece Museum on the campus of East Tennessee State University through Aug. 5. Wilson selected works by 11 regional and national artists for “Shaping Lives,” which explores a wide range of artistic visions and motivations. Some of the represented artists celebrate traditional doll formats, while others examine more sculptural, 3-D interpretations of the human form. Some are motivated to tell stories through their work, while others delve into the therapeutic power of their craft. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Regular museum hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For information about the exhibition or directions to the museum, call 423-439-4392; to learn more about group visits, call 423-439-7074. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346.
“The Woods family Wedding”
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urder Mystery Caravan will present an original audience interactive murder mystery, “The Woods Family Wedding” at The SmokeHouse BBQ, 1941 Milligan Hwy., Elizabethton, TN on Saturday, June 18th. Tickets for the dinner/play are $25.00 per person, with seating at 6:00PM. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 423-547-7427.
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MAC LEAPHART
THURSDAY JUNE 16 • 10 PM ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE
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photo Credit: Gabe Ford
ashville based Mac Leaphart delivers scrappy, honky tonk rock & roll with a tight three piece band, keeping it ragged in all the right places. On his latest release, Low in the Saddle, Long in the Tooth, Leaphart splices witty and heartfelt lyrics into one take, raw recordings. His 2008 release, Line, Rope, Etc, was named one of the “Best Albums of the Year” by the Charleston City Paper. Leaphart and his band will start the day in Knoxville, performing at the WDVX Blue Plate Special, before heading to Johnson City and bringing some rough around the edges country songs to the Acoustic Coffee House.
MOON TAXI @ Studio Brew
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(Photo Credit: Dusty Draper)
oon Taxi released a brand new live album, New Year’s Eve 2015, exclusively on Spotify. The album was recorded during a live performance at the War Memorial Auditorium in downtown Nashville on, you guessed it, New Year’s Eve 2015. “We’re excited to put out a new live release for our fans. Its something we’ve wanted to do for a while,” says guitarist Spencer Thomson. “We think people will enjoy hearing the new songs in this format. That show was a great celebration of a great year in our hometown. We’re glad we captured it on record. “ Comprised of ten tracks New Year’s Eve 2015 features songs from their recently released new album Daybreaker, as well as Mountains Beaches Cities (2013) and Cabaret (2012). Recorded by Grammy Award winning engineer Ross Gower and mastered by five-time Grammy Award winning engineer Richard Dodd, New Year’s Eve 2015 is available to stream now on Spotify. Moon Taxi recently wrapped up the All Day All Night Tour, which had the band headlining cities across the US throughout February, March and April before their first ever performance at Coachella. The band will continue to dominate the festival circuit this summer with appearances at Firefly, Forecastle and Hangout festivals. Check out Moon Taxi performing “Year Zero” on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers
MOON TAXI June17th • 8pm @ Studio Brew 221 Moore St Bristol, VA
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- TUESDAY - June 14th -
DUTY FREE
at Full Moon Jam Bristol
GUIDO AU’SOME & THE OPEN MIC PLAYERS at O’Mainnin’s Pub
THE LARRY KEEL EXPERIENCE Birthplace of Country Music Mountain of Music Homecoming
MAL COOPER
at Acoustic Coffeehouse
DOWNTOWN COUNTRY at Jiggy Ray’s 6:30pm
- WEDNESDAY - June 15th OPEN MIC 6pm at The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room
THE SHIFTERS at O’Mainnin’s Pub
- FRIDAY - June 17th -
ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIBUTE BAND
at Twilight Alive - Kingsport SCOTT STEELE (Country, Country Rock) at Jiggy Ray’s 8pm CHRIS LONG (Americana, Roots Rock, Heartland Rock) at Uncorked 4pm UNDER THE TABLE (Rock, Classic Rock) at Quaker Steak & Lube SOUTHERN REBELLION (Country, Classic Rock, Southern Rock) 6pm CALAMITY JONES (formerly Jones Boys) 7pm WYLDEHEART 8pm BIG SMO 9pm at Bristol Jam Fest at Holston River Brewing Company PHOENIX at The Family Barn 6pm
ALI RANDOLPH & THE OUTTA LUCK BAND (Rock, Country, Southern Rock) at 50Fifty Sports Tavern
BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY
THE TOASTERS w/ LOVE UNIT
at Paramount Center for the Arts 7pm
WILL PAYNE HARRISON w/ MELANIE BRESNAN / TOUGH OLD BIRD
at The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room
at Capone’s
at Acoustic Coffeehouse
- THURSDAY - June 16th LIVE MUSIC at Sonny’s Marina & Cafe 7pm THE DUOTONES at Marker “2” Grill GENTLEMAN & LIARS 7pm HAILEY WHITTERS 9pm
at Bristol Jam Fest at Holston River Brewing Company
MUSIC MEMORIES
at Full Moon Jam - Bristol Downtown Center JOE CAT (Americana, Roots) at Yee Haw Brewing Company 8pm
RIVER WHYLESS / DORI FREEMAN at Abingdon Market Pavillion 7pm
MOMMA MOLASSES / JEFF INGERSOL at Capone’s
TURKEY CREEK BAND
at Twilight Alive - Kingsport CORBIN HAYSLETT at Bone Fire Smokehouse KRISTIN REBECCA (Folk, Pop, Songwriter) 8pm MAC LEAPHART (Americana, Honky Tonk) 10pm at Acoustic Coffeehouse 8pm
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“ELVIS” MATT DOLLAR
at Johnson City Moose Lodge 8pm HOME 276/423 at Bristol VFW 6pm THE FUGITIVES at Painter Creek Marina 7pm
COPPER RIDGE
at The Country Club Bar & Grill 9pm
SOUTHERN COUNTRYMEN BAND (Country) at David Thompson’s Produce
AUSTIN CRUM EXPERIENCE
CHRIS LONG (Americana, Roots Rock, Heartland
JORDAN BULLINS (Country)
BILL HICKS, JIM WATSON, MIKE CRAVER & GUESTS at Down Home WYLDEHEART at O’Mainnin’s Pub IAN FEATHERS / SHIMMY & THE BURNS
at Biggies Clam Bar 8pm
at JC Brewing Company 8pm GREAT AFFAIRS at O’Mainnin’s Pub GO CAT at Capone’s MOON TAXI at Studio Brew FORLORN STRANGERS (Folk) at Founders Park - JC 6pm
ABBY GARDNER & JESSE TERRY / THE MIDATLANTIC at Bristol Border Bash GOAT WHISKEY DELUXE at Jiggy Ray’s 7pm JIM LORD at Bone Fire Smokehouse 9pm RAILWAY EXPRESS at Country Club Bar & Grill EVA WALSH / TOOL SHED at Acoustic Coffeehouse
- SATURDAY - June 18th ACOUSTIFRIED (Rock n Roll)
at Sonny’s Marina & Cafe 7pm RETROVILLE at Marker “2” Grille 7pm BENNY JONES at The Family Barn 7:30
SOUTHERN COUNTRYMEN BAND (Country) at Willoughby Ruritan
BLUES MAN & THE BLUES ESSENTIALS
THE BOSSES (1980’s & 1990’s to current, Alternative,
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Americana, Alternative Country, originals) at Rhododendren Festival - Roan Mountain NIGHTSHIFT (Country, Southern Rock, Oldies) at Bristol Show Palace CARIBBEAN COWBOYS at Laurel Marina DOUBLE SHOT 4pm CALAMITY JONES (formerly Jones Boys) 5pm MOONLIGHT RUN BAND 6pm LUKE COMBS 8pm at Bristol Jam Fest at Holston River Brewing Company
APPALACHIAN TRAIL/ REAGAN BOGGS / CHRIS KNIGHT / TYLER WILLIAMS BAND & MORE at Clinch Mountain Music Fest
INDIGHOST / SUNDALE/ FIELD NOTES
at Marker “2” Grill
- SATURDAY - June 18th -
EDWARD DAVID ANDERSON 8pm EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS 10pm
GRANT MEREDITH
at Sonny’s Marina & Cafe 7pm
If you or your band are playing in the upcoming week and would like to be in The Spotlight, call in advance to (423) 283-4324 or go online to: theloaferonline.com. Due to last minute cancellations or changes, please call the location to confirm.
at Capone’s 8pm
Downtown Gate City 11am-8pm
Rock) at Jiggy Rays 8pm
at Yee Haw Brewing Company 7pm
CLINCH MTN MUSIC FEST w/ NEW BALLARDS BRANCH BOGTROTTERS / EMPTY BOTTLE STRING BAND at Carter Fold 7pm CONCORD at Bone Fire Smokehouse PORCELAIN / THE WOODSHEEP at Acoustic Coffeehouse
- SUNDAY - June 19th -
IVY ROAD at Marker “2” Grille BRANDON ROHR at Sonny’s Marina & Cafe 4pm
OPEN JAM at The Family Barn 1pm MARSHALL BALLEW at Bone Fire Smokehouse
OPEN MIC at Acoustic Coffeehouse - MONDAY - June 20th -
HENRY RIVER HONEY / CHOSEN ROAD at Bristol’s Pickin’ Porch OPEN MIC at Acoustic Coffeehouse
Spotlight Directory 50 Fifty Sports Tavern 2102 N. Roan Street Johnson City 620 State Street Acoustic Coffeehouse 415 W Walnut St. Johnson City 423/434.9872 Biggies Clam Bar 417 W Stone Dr Kingsport 423/765-9633 Bone Fire Smokehouse at the Hardware 260 W Main St Abingdon Va 276/623-0037 Bristol’s Pickin’ Porch 620 State St Bristol 423/573-2262 Bristol VFW Post 6975 14 16th St. Bristol TN 423/ 764-0381 Capone’s 227 E Main St Johnson City 423/928-2295 Carter Family Fold 3449 A. P. Carter Hwy Hiltons VA 276/594-0676 Country Club Bar & Grill 3080 W State St Bristol 423/844-0400 Down Home 300 W. Main St. Johnson City 423/929-9822 Family Barn 15559 Lee Hwy Bristol VA Full Moon Jam Bristol Downtown Center 423/ 989-5500 Holiday Inn (Exit 7) 3005 Linden Dr Bristol Va 276/466-4100 Holston River Brewing Company 2621 Volunteer Pkwy Bristol TN Jiggy Ray’s 610 E. Elk Ave Elizabethton
KARAOKE TUESDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Boomershine’s Pizza Karaoke at 50Fifty Sports Tavern Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City TN *********************** WEDNESDAY Karaoke w/ Southern Sounds Karaoke at American Legion 8pm Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Smokey Bones - Johnson City TN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Marker “2” Grille Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City TN *********************** THURSDAY Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City TN Karaoke at Holiday Inn - Johnson City TN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Mellow Mushroom Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Poor Richard’s Campus ***********************
Johnson City Brewing Company 300 E. Main St. Johnson City 423/ 930-4186 Johnson City Moose Lodge 1801 W. Lakeview Dr. Johnson City 423/926-6400 Laurel Marina 191 Shady Ford Rd. Bristol 423/ 878-3721 Marker “2’ Grill at Lakeview Marina 474 Lakeside Dock, Kingsport 423/323-4665 O’Mainnin’s Pub 712 State St Bristol 423/844-0049 Painter Creek Marina 766 Painter Creek Rd Bristol TN 423/878-5775 Paramount Center for the Arts 516 State St. Bristol TN 423/ 274-8920 Quaker Steak & Lube 629 State St Bristol VA 276/644-9647 Show Palace 14364 Lee Hwy Bristol VA 276/494-6610 Sonny’s Marina & Café 109 One St. Gray TN 423/283-4014 Uncorked • 316 Broad St. #102 Kingsport Wellington’s Restaurant Carnegie Hotel 1216 W State of Franklin Rd Johnson City 423/979-6400 The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room 216 E Main St Johnson City Willoughby Ruritan 5145 Marvin Rd Bulls Gap VA Woodstone Deli 3500 Fort Henry Dr Kingsport 423/245-5424 Yee Haw Brewing Company 126 Buffalo St. Johnson City
FRIDAY Karaoke w/ Southern Sounds Karaoke at Sportsman’s Bar & Grill 9pm Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30 pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City TN Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW - Elizabethton TN Karaoke w/ DJ Marques at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) - Bristol VA Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City TN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Greeneville VFW *********************** SATURDAY Karaoke at The Horseshoe Lounge Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City TN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Macado’s - Kingsport Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City TN *********************** SUNDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Everette’s Bar & Grille -JC TN ***********************
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TWO IMMORTAL WOMEN OF SPACE AGE
wo women forever to be remembered achieved an important Space Age “first” for their countries in the month of June. It was 54 years ago that Russia’s national hero Valentina Tereshkova was launched June 16, 1963 on the 7th human spaceflight and the first woman in outer space. She orbited the Earth 48 times for three days in the Vostok 6 spacecraft, slightly larger than America’s one-man Mercury spaceship. And 20 years later on June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, her historic mission being aboard Space Shuttle Challenger. Ride was the first woman to use the robotic arm in space and retrieve a satellite. Ride made a second trip to Earth orbit in 1984 also aboard Challenger giving her 14 days in space. An inspiration to thousands of girls dreaming of outer space, she became a great ambassador for NASA as well as a physics professor at University of California, San Diego. Sadly, Sally Ride died in 2012 at age 61 of pancreatic cancer. Still strong at age 79, Tereshkova is truly a space pioneer when at just age 25 she flew to fame in the primitive spaceship for three days that required of her, after a fiery reentry, to eject and parachute separately from the spacecraft. She is still the only female to fly solo in space. Since her historic space flight that made her a national hero, the highly decorated Tereshkova has led a life of a political puppet for the Communist nation. Her mission was demanded by then Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev to show the world the superiority of Russian women. She was even told to marry the third man in space, Andrian Nikolayev, and they even had the first “space baby,” daughter Yelena. They divorced in 1982. It would be 19 years before the second Russian woman would be in space. That female cosmonaut, Svetlana Savitskaya was blasted off to the Salyut 7 space station in July 1982 and performed the first spacewalk by a lady. Coincidently June is also the month anniversary for the first female Chinese “taikonaut” Liu Yang, launched with two men aboard the Shenzhou 9 spaceflight on June 16, 2012, they docked with China’s first space station for 10 days. Because it took 20 years after Russia to put a woman in space, NASA weathered much criticism for being a “good old boys” network of strictly test pilots and mission specialists. But it took those test pilots to shake down all the logistics of living in space in a highly public 1960s race to the Moon with the Soviets. Following Ride into space were all the five members of the first female astronaut class of NASA in 1978–Rhea Seddon, Anna Fisher, Kath-
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ryn Sullivan, Judy Resnik. Resnik was killed on her second flight in the Challenger launch explosion; Sullivan flew 3 times and became the first American woman to walk in space in 1984; Fisher was the first mother in space in 1984 on her lone mission; and Seddon had three spaceflights. To date, there have been 63 women out of the 565 humans blasted off Earth in the 55 years of manned space travel. They come from 10 countries and include 45 Americans, but just four Russians. Females are clearly part of American space plans, but not so much in Russia—which had touted the equality of women in their country after the 1962 flight of Tereshkova. The three-day spaceflight of Vostok 6 was every bit the propaganda triumph Khrushchev wish for. And the Primer personally rubbed in the fact that her mission was longer than all six American Mercury manned missions. Indeed, it was—Tereshkova was in space 70 hours to 56 hours for American heroes Shepard, Grissom, Glenn, Carpenter, Schirra and Cooper. Tereshkova, a textile worker and expert amateur parachutist, was the finalist out of four other woman trainees at the cosmonaut camp, and their presence was controversial to the macho men space pioneers. Yet Khrushchev used the cosmonaut corps as his personal pet, and what he wanted was space spectaculars to show the world how the Communist way was superior. Of course he got what he wanted as the Soviet Premier—and he supplied the money. Yuri Gagarin’s historic one orbit of Vostok 1 in April 1961 was followed in August by a full day in space by Gherman Titov in Vostok 2. Tereshkova’s future husband, Andrian Nikolayev, was the Vostok 3 spaceman. He actually was the cosmonaut who trained the four potential women space fliers—and fell for the lucky one. Or did he? Some suspect that Khrushchev played cupid as he gave the bride away in a Moscow wedding that rivaled anything of the time. Russian’s loved their cosmonauts like Americans idolized Hollywood stars, and Khrushchev wanted control he show as Communists conquered outer space. Sally Ride grew up in Los Angeles when the Moon Race was in full swing. She was inspired by Tereshkova’s flight and became a physicist before becoming an astronaut. At age 32 she is the youngest American to fly in space. She too married an astronaut, Steven Hawley in 1982, and they divorced in 1987. Though very active in promoting space exploration, Dr. Ride was extremely private about her personal life. When she died in 2012, her obituary acknowledged her gay relationship for 27 years with Tam O’Shaughnessy. She and O’Shaughnessy, and award-winning children’s science writer, co-wrote six highly acclaimed children’s books. Sally Ride was posthumously given the highest honor of our nation, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Dr. Ride was also unique in being the only person to be appointed to both committees that investigated the Space shuttle disasters of Challenger and Columbia. She has two schools named after her, and has been inducted into the Legacy Walk, an outdoor public display in Chicago that celebrates LGBT history and people. Both Ride and Tereshkova flew into space not just for women, but for all mankind. The focus on their lives presented the opportunity for them to perform not just as women, but as true pioneers of the Space Age. And each truly excelled.
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Celestial events in the skies for the week of June 14 - 20, 2016, as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette. he Full Moon of June is the Strawberry Moon or Honey Moon, and it happens Monday June 20th at 7:05 am. And the first day of Summer is ushered in Monday at 6:34 pm. The summertime full moons are low in the south evening sky and often honey colored as the moonlight is filtered through our atmosphere. This is a possible source for those nuptial times enjoyed by newlyweds on the “honeymoon!”
Tues. June 14
Fri. June 17
Tonight the planet Mars is below the gibbous Moon in the constellation Scorpius. On this 1985 date in space history Shuttle Discovery was launched on a mission paid for with the release of three communications satellites in the cargo bay.
Sat. June 18
As darkness grips the late Spring landscape by 10 pm, Leo the Lion is dipping down toOn this 1983 date in space history, Sally Ride became the first ward the western horizon, soon to be gone by midnight. Once heralding the end of our long Winter, American female in space as was rocketed off Earth with four men the familiar outline of backward question mark for its head and right triangle for its hindquarters is aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. It was the seventh Shuttle bidding goodbye as Summer is on its way. flight, and Challenger’s second. Ride made a second flight before Wed. June 15 becoming a NASA ambassador. She died in 2012 of pancreatic Looking south, the scales of Libra, an indistinct small group of stars that garners attention with cancer at age 61. Her maiden voyage at age 32 still makes her the the famous planet’s presence. To the east are the claws of Scorpius, on the border of the Milky Way. youngest American to orbit Earth. And bright, red Mars is on those claws. The heart of the scorpion, Sun. June 19 Antares is to the left of Mars and a much fainter red. And above Father’s Day. And the last day of spring as the Summer Solit is yellowish Saturn. stice is tomorrow, June 20th at 6:34 pm. And the nearly full phase Thurs. June 16 Moon will be shining brightly over our Appalachian landscape. On this 1963 date in space history, Valentine Tereshkova, 77, beMon. June 20 came the first woman to be launched into space aboard her spaceFull Moon is today at 7:02 am. On this 1996 date in space hisship Vostok 6. She is still the only female to fly solo in space— tory, Space Shuttle Columbia was launched with seven astronauts probably never to be duplicated. Tereshkova is Russian national and the 40-foot Spacelab module in the cargo bay. During the hero, having been appointed to political posts and most recently nearly 17-day mission, the astronauts conducted 22 experiments part of the torch ceremony at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Also on on human physiology, microgravity effects on metallic alloys and this 2012 date in space history, Shenzhou 9 was launched as the protein crystals as well as the behavior of fluids in the weightlessfourth Chinese human space flight with three “taikonauts,” inness of outer space. cluding the first female. They spent 10 days on a small Chines space station.
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Who’s Afraid of The Bride?
his week I have two Elizabeth Taylor films making their debut from Warner Archive. 1950’s “Father of the Bride,” and 1966’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Taylor being the link that bonds the two films, as both are radically different from one another. Considering the pedigree that follows “Virginia Woolf” around, you might be surprised that this was the first time I actually saw the film. First, I’ll talk about the original “Father of the Bride.” If you’re of the same age range as I am, I’m 31, then odds are good you watched a number of Steve Martin films growing up, and are familiar with the 1991 remake of “Father of the Bride” A good film in it’s own right, and one of the better remakes to have come out of Hollywood. I actually had no clue that ‘91 film was a remake till I came across the middle of the 1950 original on TCM one day and kept thinking “Why does this look so much like ‘Father of the Bride?’” Released by MGM, the original “Father of the Bride” stars Spencer Tracy in a role that earned him one of his nine Oscar nominations for Best Actor, he really is fantastic in the film. Tracy is Stanley Banks, whose daughter Kay (Taylor) comes home one day and informs him and his wife Ellie (Joan Bennett) that she has fallen in love, causing Stanley to start a series of internal freak outs. This film and the 1991 film both share the same basic plot line, a father going crazy over his daughter’s nuptials. I like the two films a great deal, obviously the biggest difference between the
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two are the eras they were made in. The 1950 film is a product of it’s time, but it’s still quite enjoyable seeing an impossibly young Liz Taylor going through the motions of true love, while Spencer Tracy is just perfect in every scene he’s in. This is one of my favorites of his films, he’s just amazing during the nightmare sequence when he imagines the horrors of how everything is going to go wrong and it will all be his fault--including the church floor swallowing his legs and destroying this pants. Directed by one of the great MGM directors, Vincente Minnelli, “Father of The Bride” arrives on blu-ray in a really impressive full 1080p transfer that is simply magnificent. This is is doubly impressive when you realize that the original negative to the film was lost in the 1978 Eastman house fire. I’ve never seen “Father of the Bride” looking as well as it does here, there’s a depth to the film that I bet hasn’t been seen since it ran in theaters in 1950. If I didn’t know otherwise, I’d swear this HD transfer was made from the negative. Moving ahead 16 years to 1966’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” which is not the fun romp that “Father of the Bride” is. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is a notable film for a handful of reasons. First off, it’s one of the truly landmark American films. It sparked a catalyst which led to the creation of the rating systems we have to today, and was death knell to the decades old production code. It was also the debut film by the late great Mike Nichols. Based on Edward Albee’s 1962 play, it was immediately deemed unfilmable due to the amount of language in the play. Jack L. Warner, head of Warner Brothers didn’t care--he bought the film rights to the play shortly after it opened. Warner hired revered screenwriter Ernest Lehman--who wrote Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” to adapt the play to the screen. Lehman refused to change the impact of the dialogue, and produced to the film to help ensure that. Virtually all the original dialogue remains intact. WB released the film with the stipulation that no one under the age of 18 would be admitted into the theater unless accompanied by an adult--essentially the R rating before the R rating. The film was a huge success, coming along at a time when audiences were ready for movies to grow up. The entire cast was nominated for the Academy Award, and to this day it’s only one of two films to have ever been nominated for every category eligible. Along with that year’s other groundbreaking hit, “Blow Up,” the MPAA led by Jack Valenti began to the develop the ratings system that is still in place to this day. The film’s Oscar winning black and white cinematography by the great Haskell Wexler looks phenomenal on blu-ray. This a story that would be jarring in color, black and white suits it far better, and it was in the hands of one of the finest cameramen to shoot in black and white. All the bonus material from the 2006 DVD release has been ported over, including two audio commentary tracks. The first commentary track features Nichols with fellow director Steven Soderbergh, and the second Haskell Wexler. A few mini-documentaries are including as well, and a trailer gallery for other films starring Taylor and Burton. This is a great release of one of the true landmark films. A pitch perfect example of how great black and white can look in HD. A perfect blu-ray from start to finish. If I didn’t genuinely like what Warner Archive was doing, I wouldn’t tell you about it, in an age when I’d imagine most people think of blu-ray and 1080p as the domain for only modern action movies, it’s really quite amazing when you see how breathtaking these classics can be in the format. Such goodness just makes my little film nerd heart go pit-a-pat. I hope you’ll check at least one of these out. See you next week.
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Summer Contra Dance Fun in Jonesborough!
he Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will hold a contra dance on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 117 Boone Street. Performing for the dance will be the band “SAL” from Asheville with caller Joy Greenwolfe from Durham, NC. A class for beginners will be held at 7:00pm. Every dancer is encouraged to attend the class to become familiar with dance steps, formations and flow. HJDS welcomes back a group of talented high school juniors and seniors from the Governor’s School at ETSU. “This is the fourth year that this group has come to our contra dance knowing they are in for a very fun and lively dance experience. They came to our dance on June 4th and danced enthusiastically. We are glad that they have scheduled two dances during their stay “adds David Wiley, President and founder of the Historic Jonesborough Dance Society. At the 9:00pm break, dancers will be treated to recorded waltz music and Klondike Bars. “Our dancers are really getting the hang of it and the skill level is really getting better”, states event organizer David Wiley. Our dance is for all ages. “For some reason, I hear folks saying that they think our contra dance is geared to the older crowd. We have dancers of all ages from 8 to eighty. Plus, you don’t have to have a partner.” The best way to learn contra dance is by asking a more experienced partner to dance. It is perfectly acceptable for ladies to ask gentlemen to dance. Admission to the dance is $7, $5 for HJDS members and full-time students get in for $5. A Family Package offer allows parents and as many children in their core family to get in for only $15. SAL, a driving trio composed of Susi Gott, Art Shuster and Laurie Fisher, was one of the first bands to play at Old Farmer’s Ball back in the early eighties, when
the iconic dance was founded. Thirty years later, they are reuniting to play select contras. Expect strong rhythm and innovative melodies all tailored to the dance in question, and designed to propel the dancer beyond his imagination. Susi Gott, fiddler, singer, dancer, songwriter, is a veteran of many genres. She has appeared in festivals and theatres across the U.S., Europe, Africa, South and Central America with bluegrass luminaries such as Mac Wiseman, Jim & Jesse, Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, and Celtic wizards Mick Moloney, Liz Carroll, and Robbie O’Connell. Currently based once again in her native Madison County, North Carolina, Susi also directs a variety of culinary events, often coupled with musical illustration. Art Shuster, a foundational part of the Asheville dance scene since 1982, was an original member of SAL, as well as band member with Far Horizons, the WhoAlls, Spring Chickens, Hot Sonatas, String Beings, and others. Also known for his professional cycling and coaching, he loves to inspire dancers with unexpected rhythms and solid back beats on both mandolin and guitar. Laurie Fisher, coincidentally a fiddle student of Susi’s in the early 80’s, is known for her calling, teaching, clawhammer banjo, fiddling, singing, contra dance piano and swing guitar and bass. Bands of which she is or has been a member include SAL, the String Beings, Boom Chuck, Carolina Ceili, Hot Flash, Holy Coyote, Reckless Abandon (the Asheville one), Haphazard Ensemble, Ants In The Pantry, Evil Twins, Chicken Tractor, Bare Knuckle Quartet, The Red Hot Sugar Babies, Blue Heaven, and Windmill. Joy Greenwolfe, caller, comes to Jonesborough for the first time. She has been calling for many years and is based in Durham, NC. For more information, contact event organizer David Wiley at 423-534-8879 or visit www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org on the web and on FACEBOOK.
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Teenage Mutant ninja turtles:
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veryone’s favorite turtles are back! Yes, that’s right, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have returned in the sequel to their 2014 effort, aptly titled “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” The TMNT first burst onto the pop culture scene in 1984 (wow) via a comic book, and have since appeared in animated television shows, live action
films and countless comic books since then. There is even a current comic book where the Turtle team up with Batman. In case you have no idea, the Turtles are as follows: Donatello (Jeremy Howard), the super intelligent one, Leonardo (Pete Ploszek), the brave leader, Michelangelo (Noel Fisher), the free-spirited pizza loving one, and Raphael (Alan Ritchson), the muscular one. The Turtles are back with April O’Neil (Megan Fox), their connection to the world outside their underground compound, and newcomer Casey Jones (Stephen Amell), a corrections officer in the New York City Police Department. At the beginning of the film, the Turtles continue to do their work in the shadows, and are presented with the escaped Shredder (Brian Tee), of whom they battled in the first film, as a major challenge. This time out The Shredder is involved with Dr. Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry), who has created teleportation device. During his escape using the teleportation device, The Shredder is accidentally sent to another dimension (only in these movies) where he meets a hideous crab-like creature named Krang. This meeting leads to
an alliance between The Shredder and Krang, which will spell certain doom for Earth. Meanwhile, back in the Turtles dimension, two criminals named Bebop (Gary Anthonyt Williams) and Rocksteady (Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly) are transformed into a human/rhino and human/war hog hybrids respectively, which means more trouble for our turtles. Thus the stage is set for an epic battle between the TMNT, their allies and the bad guys with the survival of humankind at stake. The banter between Leonardo and his fellow turtles was delightful, and the wise-cracks flow freely throughout the film. Amell of the television series “Arrow” adds a great deal to the film, and makes up for the “model-like” performance of Fox. In addition, the humor of the returning Will Arnett as Vern Fenwick is very welcome. The quickly paced plot is certainly appropriate for this film, and leaves the door open for more adventures with the shelled ones. I must confess, I was never a huge fan of the TMNT despite having a pet turtle as a child, but this film made me more fond of the characters. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” is a fun adventure for kids new to the series, and “adult kids” who were there at the beginning. (Rated PG-13)
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The Last Stop for Lost Luggage
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ummer is now in full swing so it must be time to think about getting away for a relaxing, well-deserved vacation. Just kidding. For us realists out there, now is the time to think about infuriating traffic, bored/backseat-driving children, and countless tolls that other states levy on tourists as a sign of complete disrespect. And that’s if you drive to your destination. If you have to fly, then may God help you. I don’t have to go into what a nightmare flying has become these days. But hey, once you’ve successfully run that gauntlet from hell and finally get to stroll through the ‘arrivals’ gate, it’s actually a pretty satisfying feeling. Now, all that’s left to do is to pick up your suitcase and... wait...why didn’t it come out?! Congratulations, you are now officially screwed. The good news is that you will probably get your bag eventually. It might be the next day, and it might be after some clearly evident luggage trauma, but as long as your name, address, and destination tags are still attached, the experience will still be limited to the realm of inconvenience. But be aware, if every effort to reunite you with your stuff ends in failure, you can bet it will eventually end
up in Alabama. Specifically, it will be trucked to the Unclaimed Baggage Center, in Scottsboro, AL - the end of the line for lost or unclaimed luggage. About an hour southwest of Chattanooga, this parcel purgatory is a 40,000 square foot big box retail store where customers are free to purchase your wayward possessions at rock bottom prices. Fortunately, the process doesn’t begin immediately. Airlines typically hold on to unclaimed luggage (as well as those items we might accidentally leave behind on the plane) for a period of several months while an exhaustive search for the rightful owner is conducted. Whatever remains after the search fails is sold in to the Unclaimed Baggage Center, where sellable items are sorted (clothes get washed), priced, and put out on the sales floor. Whatever doesn’t sell is eventually donated or just thrown away. Unclaimed baggage is big business in Scottsboro, as the store is a huge hit with locals and tourists alike. They receive nearly a million visitors each year from all over the country and beyond - each hoping to find that diamond in the rough, be it an iPad, a Christmas sweater, or anything else that can fit in a suitcase. So if one day you should happen to come across someone wearing your long-lost high school letterman’s jacket, or maybe even your wedding dress, you’ll have a pretty good idea where they found it.
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The Todd Bailey Interview
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ave you ever met somebody who has the natural ability to make people smile 24/7? Several years ago, a new videographer started working at WCYB-TV5 while I was working there as a reporter. Now, don’t get me wrong, new people came and went in television all the time. But Todd Bailey and I became good friends through our many adventures while covering news stories. From camera malfunctions to being stuck in the sea of fans after a Bristol race while coolers bounced off the side of our car, we laughed through it all. Now, all these years later, Todd remains a very positive force in the lives of everyone he knows. If you don’t know Todd Bailey, read on. As we say around here, “he is good people.” BRIAN: You and I have known each other for years. For folks who don’t know you, tell us a little about your growing up here. How did this region shape who you have become? TODD: I was born in Johnson City and we moved to Gray when I was 5. I was raised on a small farm. I guess my dad thought that exposing us to hard work would be good for us. I think he was right. Although I didn’t like getting up early to feed the livestock, or having to work in the garden on all those hot summer days; I’d give anything to go back and live there now. We didn’t have much time for socializing, but when we did it was very special. I was taught to love the Lord and be kind to everyone. Family, close friends and our church family were always there when times got hard – though I really can’t remember too many hard times BRIAN: A huge part of this region is the deep rooted sense of faith for many of us. We have been friends a long time and this is one of the things I admire about you. Can you talk a little about how important your faith is in your daily life? TODD: Thank you Brian. I see God and His amazing power every day. Take the flowers for example. The latest research says there are over 400,000 species of flowers; each unique in its own way. Although mankind can genetically alter flowers, we can’t just make new ones from nothing. The same God who made the flowers, the animals, the planets, and humans says He sent His only son, Jesus so we could have eternal life. I believe Him and I am striving to please Him. With all the changes that are occurring around us, I could not make it thru life without having a relationship with God. BRIAN: You made the same decision I did early on to go into Mass Communication and have grown in the field over the years. What drove you to choose
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communication as your profession and do you still love it after all these years? TODD: On the last day of 5th grade, I took index cards to school because I wanted to get all of my classmates’ contact information. I always thought staying in touch was so important. Think of how many messages you are bombarded with on a daily basis. Regardless of the medium, it is more important than ever to make sure we are communicating effectively. And yes; I love it more than ever. Social Media has changed the way we communicate and I believe VR (Virtual Reality) is primed to drastically redefine the ways we exchange information. BRIAN: Your work over the years has put you in positions to communicate with people from all walks of life. Do you feel your background of being from such a friendly region has helped? TODD: Absolutely. Have you ever thought about the reason East Tennesseans wave when you pass them on the road? We feel connected to everyone. I genuinely believe everyone has something special to offer and I am looking forward to discovering what it is. Who knows? I may even be able to make some new friends. BRIAN: Your work at CITI amazes me every time we get together and share what we are doing. Tell folks who may not know much about CITI what your company is doing, what is coming up and how they can learn more. TODD: The day I was hired at Citi in Gray, three different people told me to expect one thing at Citi – CHANGE. During my first year, the company has welcomed Macy’s, Wawa, Brook’s Brothers, and Costco as partners. We have hired over 350 new employees as well. The Citi Customer Service Center in Gray currently employs 1915 people. Our site is responsible for supporting four major areas of our partners’ consumer card portfolios: 1) Core Operations, 2) Customer Service Phones, 3) Collections, and 4) Credit. Some companies say they support their community – Citi proves it every day. Our employees volunteered more than 14,000 hours of their own time last year to making the Tri-Cities a better place to be. When you come to work every day and experience such a remarkable culture, it rubs off on you. I know it has definitely opened my eyes to all the volunteer opportunities we are blessed to be a part of. Yes, it is a company slogan, but I am CitiProud. If you’d like to be a part of our team, please go online to http://jobs.citi.com/Gray
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Storytelling Live! Welcomes Reverend Robert Jones
he Rev. Robert Jones, a storyteller and musician from the Detroit area, will soon perform a week’s worth of matinee shows at the International Storytelling Center (ISC) in downtown Jonesborough. The shows are part of ISC’s acclaimed Storytelling Live! series, which will bring storytelling entertainment to town each week through the month of October. During his weeklong residency, Jones will perform daily, Tuesday through Saturday, June 21 – 25, and one exclusive evening concert, “Lead Belly, An American Legend.” The Thursday night concert, June 23rd, is a tale crafted around the life and legacy of Lead Belly, a folk legend known as the king of the 12-string guitar. The virtuoso musician was an important influence for Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Jones, and many, many others. Jones himself is an accomplished musician who has opened for Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, and Taj Mahal. Relatively new to the storytelling world, he took Jonesborough by storm when he first performed at the National Storytelling Festival in 2009. “When I came home, I told my wife something had flipped,” he recalls. “Whereas before I considered myself a musician who told stories, now I consider myself a storyteller who plays music.” Prior to discovering a new audience, Jones had told stories from the stage and from the pulpit for decades. “Storytelling is an extension of what I do as a minister,” he explains. “A lot of times, stories paint a picture. Someone’s eyes may glaze over when they listen to scripture, but a story can drive home a point.” The latest performer in ISC’s acclaimed Storytelling Live! series, Jones will be followed by more than a dozen other tellers who will take turns on the Jonesborough stage in the months leading up to the National Storytelling Festival. Storytelling Live! tickets for all matinee performances are just $12 for adults and $11 for seniors, students, and children under 18. Tickets for the Thursday night concert are $15. Walkin seating is available, but advance reservations are recommended for all performances. Ticketholders for any matinee or evening performance can present their ticket stubs for a 10 percent discount on same-day dining at JJ’s Eatery and Ice Cream or Main Street Café, two popular eateries in Jonesborough. Information about all performers, as well as a detailed schedule for 2016, is available at www. storytellingcenter.net. The premier sponsor of Storytelling Live! is the Mountain States’ Heart & Soul program. Additional funding comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission, the East Tennessee Foundation, Eastman Credit Union, the Mooneyhan Family Foundation and the Niswonger Foundation. The International Storytelling Center is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information about Storytelling Live! or to make a group reservation, call (800) 952-8392 ext. 222 or (423) 913-1276.
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Panther Creek State Park
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hen the first European explorers crossed the Appalachian Mountains and discovered the Great Tennessee Valley, they found a much different environment then that which exists today. An endless forest stretched across the vale from the foothills of the Unakas all the way to the Cumberland Plateau and beyond. Rivers ran wild and free through the vast wilderness and were prone to devastating floods during the late winter and early spring months. The woods were filled with hundreds of species of flora and fauna that no longer can be found today, from the mighty wood bison to one of the most feared hunters in the western hemisphere: the eastern cougar. Panther Creek State Park takes its name from the magnificent feline which once prowled the ridges and valley here in East Tennessee. Located just to the west of Morristown in Hamblen County, the 1,435 acres of park land gives visitors the rare opportunity to observe the natural habitats which once existed throughout the great valley. At the same time, its location along the southern shore of the Cherokee Lake reservoir serves as a reminder of those changes that have virtually eliminated the majority of past ecosystems, areas now flooded by dams and replaced by farmland, factories, suburbs, and some of the state’s most densely-populated urban areas While not the largest state park in our system, visitors will find a enough activities to stay busy an entire weekend. The open meadows along the main park road are cultivated with native grasses and wildflowers, offering ample opportunities for birding and wildflower identification. Here coneflowers, black-eyed susans, and the brilliant orange blooms of butterfly weed grow in abundance, offering tasty seeds and cover to many species of songbirds. A stop at the park’s visitor center near the main entrance can help in identifying many of the species you find. Here you can also pick up guides and maps for the park’s thirty miles of trails, many of which are open not only to foot traffic, but also for mountain biking and horseback riding. Hiking is by far the most popular past time here, and the footpaths explore almost every type of environment to be found throughout the park, from lakeside strolls to rocky scrambles over the forested knobs. Point Lookout Trail sees the greatest number of visitors due to its moderate length of two miles and great views of Cherokee Lake. It passes over the park’s highest point of 1,460 feet, so the trek can be a bit strenuous for unexperienced hikers. Ridge Crest Trail is a great hiking option for those who prefer solitude. The 0.7 mile trail is rated as difficult by the park service and features a scramble through the boulder fields along Hunt Knob Ridge. Here you can find some unique ecosystems such as cedar glades, usually found closer to Nashville. Look closely, and you might stumble upon the prickly pear cactus, the only cactus native to Tennessee. On sunny days, the camouflaged eastern fence lizard will most likely be present as well, only alerting you to its presence when it scrambles off the rocks and down into the leaves. After a long day of hiking, what better way to cool off than by taking a dip in the park’s massive pool? Deep areas allow for diving, and a wading area is also available for smaller park visitors. Although the park doesn’t recommend swimming in nearby Cherokee Lake, its serve as a great place to fish, kayak, and boat. Rentals are available outside the park, and a boat ramp is available off Panther Creek Road. If you decide to stay the weekend, the park also maintains a full service campground with fifty sites available. There certainly are enough reasons to
Ridge crest Trail passes through some of the park’s most unusual plant communities as it Descends the rocky ridge line
linger and enjoy all that this often-overlooked park has to offer. Directions: From I-81 South, take exit 12 and turn right onto TN-160 toward Morristown. For 8.2 miles stay on TN-160, then turn right onto Merchants Greene. After 1.4 miles, turn left onto US-11E South. Turn right onto TN-342/Panther Creek Road after 0.9 miles. Panther Creek Park Road and the main entrance will be on the right side at 2.4 miles. Call or visit tnstateparks.com to inquire regarding rates and hours for the visitor center, campground, and pool, as they are subject to change. theloaferonline.com | June 14, 2016 | 27
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Renown Buddhist Teacher To Give Talk On Buddha Nature
The public is invited to hear Acharya Lama Gursam Rinpoche speak about “Buddha Nature” at the Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center (ADMC) in Johnson City on Saturday, June 25, from 1 to 3:30 pm. That same morning, Lama Gursam will lead a free yoga session at Mountain Yoga’s Saturday Session in the Square in downtown Johnson City from 10 to 11 am. Lama Gursam was born in Tibet and began studying Buddhism from a very young age to become a monk. He has received both bachelors and masters degrees in Buddhist philosophy, history and languages from Tibetan University Sarnath in India. For six months out of the year, Lama Gursam visits North America to provide teachings to Westerners. It is very fortunate to have someone so learned visit TriCities. Donations are encouraged to help defray Lama Gursam’s traveling expenses. ADMC is a non-profit center for mindfulness and meditation studies. It is located at 108 West 10th Ave., Suite 3 (downstairs), Johnson City, TN. For more information go to www.dharma4et.org
Art in the Heart Gallery Pet Portrait Class with Michelle Howe
days of the Festival, and a Preview show on Friday night, Oct. 21. The festival features bluegrass and old time music, but also “new grass,” rockabilly, and other types of roots music. Musicians interested in performing at this year’s Mountain Makins Festival will need to contact Rose Center by May 30, 2016. Bands should send audio samples of their music, information about their group, photos, and contact information. Mountain Makins Festival, a celebration of Appalachian culture, is the largest event in Hamblen County, drawing 7000 visitors from throughout the region. This year it was named the Best Festival in the Southeast by the Southeast Festivals and Events Association. It has been designated a “Top 20 Event in the Southeast” four times by the Southeast Tourism Society; and was also voted “Best Festival in East Tennessee” by readers of Tennessee Magazine. The festival is a fundraiser for historic Rose Center, an 1892 school building, now a museum and cultural center. Musicians may contact Rose Center at: PO Box 1976, Morristown, TN 37816; beccy@rosecenter.org; or 423-581-4330.
Rooted in Appalachia Roadshow
In northeast Tennessee & southwest Virginia folks are interested in their neighbors, their towns and the farmers growing their food. You could say, folks are ‘rooted’ in local traditions. This summer, you can get rooted too! Just visit your local farmers market and have fun at the free, Rooted in Appalachia roadshows! There will be games, cooking demos, prizes and more. Visit www.rootedinappalachia.com for more info.
Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off
ETSU to host ‘Olympic Day’ event June 24
The Olympic Training Site at East Tennessee State University will host “Olympic Day 2016” for area youth on Friday, June 24, at Kermit Tipton Stadium, located on the Science Hill High School campus. A torch lighting ceremony at the stadium will begin at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a number of activities, including sprint, hurdles, broad jump, gymnastics, rugby, field hockey, weightlifting, a sport science station and more. The event will conclude with a closing ceremony at noon, and all activities are free and open to kids ages five through 12. “This has been an annual event for us since 2012, the same year ETSU gained status as an official Olympic Training Site,” said Meg Stone, director of the center. “‘Olympic Day’ recognizes the birth of the modern Olympic Games and is also part of a global effort to advance fitness and well-being along with the Olympic ideals of fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship.” Athletes from the ETSU weightlifting team, rugby club and the men’s and women’s soccer teams will lead the activities for the kids. For more information, contact Emily Brockelman at brockelman@etsu.edu or 423-439-8477 or visit http://www. sportscienceed.com/olympic-day.html.
Join us at the Jonesborough Library on Saturday, June 18, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for an Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off Event. We will be crafting Up-Cycled Magazine Mosaic panels as a group to be displayed in the library over the summer. A small example will be on display during the week. This program is free and open to all adults. You don’t have to be an artist to join the fun and you are welcome to come and go as you please. Registration is not required, but is Tai Chi and Qigong demo set appreciated. for June 24 To register, please call the JonesborCitizens are invited to learn exactly ough Library at 753-1800. what Tai Chi and Qigong are all about during a free demonstration and edu- DROP QUOTE: “The President seems to extend executive privilege way out cation session at Memorial Park Com- past the atmosphere. What he says is executive privilege is nothing but execumunity Center, 510 Bert St., from 11 tive poppycock.” a.m.-noon on Friday, June 24. Pre-regis- CRYPTOGRAM: What a peculiar privilege has this little agitation of the brain tration is required by Wednesday, June which we call ‘thought’. 22 in person at the MPCC Senior Services desk or by calling (423)434-6237. A new series of Tai Chi and Qigong classes will be offered in July for adults.
Friday June 24, 2016 In this class you will wood burn a picture of your favorite pet and finish it with colored pencils. Bring colored pencils and a picture of the pet you want to work on. All other supplies will be furnished. Email a picture of your pet to Michelle Howe (heart8151@aol.com) one week in advance. She will create a line drawing to make it easy for you to get a likeness of 50th Season of Shindig your pet. 11am - 5pm on the Green 246 Broad Street (at corner of Center A joyously spontaneous celebraStreet) Kingsport, TN 37660 tion of traditional and old- time string 423-480-9702 bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers on Mountain Makins Festival summer Saturday evenings in downInvitation to Musicians town Asheville, NC. Stage show and inRose Center is preparing for the 41st formal jam sessions. Pack Square Park Annual Mountain Makins Festival on on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage. October 22 and 23, 2016 in Morristown, Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or TN. Once again, there will be continu- blankets, family and friends. July 2, 9, ous musical entertainment during both 16, 23; August 13, 20, 27, and September
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3, 2016. Free. Info: www.folkheritage. org or (828)258-6101 x345.
pets of the week
Kuro is a 2 year old female Lab/Beagle mix. She is spayed and up to date on all vaccines. She is a sweet girl that loves to play!
Syd is a 2 year old male Lab mix. He is neutered and up to date on all vaccines. Syd is great with other dogs and ready to find his home! The Bridge Home has an ongoing aluminum can can collection in front of the shelter at 2061 Hwy 75 in Blountville,TN 37617. The cans are collected by a volunteer and the money from the aluminum goes towards badly needed food and supplies for the animals
The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue has started a pet food pantry for people that have had financial hardships because of job loss or medical problems and are struggling to feed their pet. They can come by the shelter and get cat or dog food to get through the tough time. Donations can be sent to The Bridge Home Shelter PO Box 654 Blountville, TN 37617 Every animal in their care is spayed or neutered and fully vaccinated before being adopted. Being a non profit the shelter is funded entirely by membership dues and private donations. They always need volunteers or monetary donations. Other always needed items:pet food, cat litter & cat toys dog treats & dog toys,paper towels, cleaners, office supplies,Purina weight circles. Phone: 423.239.5237 Hours are Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm Sat 12pm3pm and Sun 2pm-4pm. Website is www.bridgehomerescue@gmail. com or like them on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bridgehome theloaferonline.com | June 14, 2016 | 29
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HOW WELL ARE YOU MANAGING YOUR TIME?
continue to be perplexed, yet entertained by the field of time management. It seems like everywhere we turn, someone is berating us with advice on how best to spend our time. Some of this advice is free, but most of it comes with a price. It is the bane of the workplace that we have to periodically be somewhere (on time, of course) to hear the latest time management expert tell us how we really don’t know how to manage our time. I believe I can confidently say that the most meaningful takeaway from these types of training sessions is that we could have managed our time better by not attending. As a form of amusement, I have instructed my Flipboard app to find examples of time management advice. I doubt that I am managing my time very well by reading these daily chunks of wisdom, but at least I am entertained by all this stuff. Needless to say, I am now no better at time management than I was before I installed Flipboard. But I persist, looking for that one piece of advice that will change my life and transform me into a master time manager. I’m not really sure I want this to happen, however, because it sounds way too time-consuming. A little item that appeared on Flipboard this morning (as I write this, one week or so before you are reading it) caught my attention. Written by Inc columnist Betty Liu, this informative little piece is titled “The Best Time-Management Tool You’ll Ever Use.” We’ve all heard this claim before, haven’t we? In a world where everyone
claims to be the best, it’s hard to get very excited by yet another declaration that what we’re about to read
is the last word on the subject. In any event, Ms. Liu tells us that “As I started to research more and talk to other busy people, I realized the best time management tool is not the latest new fancy app or a bizarre schedule system. It’s actually using your mouth to say ‘no’” Now there’s some advice we all need, especially me. Liu goes on to share seven time management tips that have been developed by Kevin Kruse, “a New York Times bestselling author and leadership coach.” None of these sound very practical to me, so I doubt they will be the last advice we’ll ever need in order to end our time management woes. But, let’s take a look at them anyway. First, you should “Tell people you’re on a deadline and can’t take new meetings.” This sounds pretty arrogant to me, and by following this advice you might soon find yourself with plenty of time on your hands. Second, “Tell people you can only take calls with paying clients because your schedule is so packed.” Don’t expect to get rich by giving out this kind of advice. Third, “Tell people your next availability is five months away.” Really? Sounds like a good strategy if you want people to start thinking of you as a jerk who lives in a fantasy world. Fourth, “Tell people you can take a call at 2 am in the morning.” The rationale here is that only really serious people with serious business to transact will call you at 2 am. Yes, those types of people and assorted drug dealers and perverts. Fifth, “Refer the person to someone else who can help them.” That’s right—let someone else do your dirty work while you appear aloof and self-centered. Sixth, “Ask if they can communicate by email because your days are jammed with meetings.” Go ahead, increase your already overwhelming email glut so you’ll have more time management problems. And, Seventh, “Narrow down the meeting time to 15 minutes and ask for an agenda beforehand.” If only life were this simple. When is the last time you attended a fifteen minute meeting, with or without an agenda? You don’t have to search very long for similar types of rather useless advice. In all reality, you could solve many of your time management problems by not reading time management advice. If you want to read something that is a little more helpful, I suggest you get a copy of Cal Newport’s DEEP WORK: RULES FOR FOCUSED SUCCESS IN A DISTRACTED WORLD (Grand Central, 2016). Here is a book with some very practical advice about how to get some meaningful work done in the real world rather than in the imaginary world described above. Newport defines “deep work” as focused work, as free from distractions as possible—given the fact that we will never achieve a totally undistracted work environment. None of this silly “call me at 2 am or see me in five months” nonsense, however. Newport asks you to follow only four rules: Work Deeply (focus on the task at hand, even if only for brief amounts of time), Embrace Boredom (ignore those ever-present Internet distractions while working), Quit Social Media (Facebook and deep work don’t go well together, unless you happen to be researching an article or book on social media), and Drain The Shallows (discover how working less can be more productive than working more). I won’t go into detail about any of these rules in hopes that you will read Cal’s book. I normally shy away from advice books, but this one is a keeper for sure. I believe I have managed my time very well while writing this column, but if you want to know how I did it, ask me in five months or call me at 2 am. See you next week. In the meantime, keep your eye on the clock. theloaferonline.com | June 14, 2016 | 31
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