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speedway in lights
Volume 30 • Issue #48 Publisher Luci Tate
happenings
Editor Graphic Arts Director Don Sprinkle
4 Speedway In Lights 5 37th Annual Christmas Connection
Cover Design Bill May
6 Bringing “Spice” to Downtown Johnson City 7 Greyscale To Highlight “REBIRTH”
Advertising Dave Carter Patti Barr Sam Jones Shawn Hale Paul Kavanaugh Contributing Staff Jim Kelly Andy Ross Ken Silvers Mark Marquette Brian McManus Joshua Hicks Brian Bishop Daniel Worley Jason Worley Langley Shazor 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 e-mail: editorial@theloaferonline.com (editorial) adcopy@theloaferonline.com (advertising)
8 State Theatre Presents “Romeo & Juliet” 9 Fiddlin’ Carson Peters & Iron Mountain @ The Fold 11 “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To the Forum” 12 Studio Brew’s One Year Anniversary
columns & reviews
13 Bernardus On Tour In The Tri-Cities at Heartwood 14 Autumn Heritage Celebration
18 Stargazer - November Time To Warm Up Starry Changes 19 Skies This Week 20 Batteries Not Included - Dreamweaver 20 The Casual Word - The Guillotine 21 Pop Life - Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 22 Appalachian Wanderers - Smoky Mountain Railroad 24 Mountain Movers - The Keddrain “KD” Bowen Interview 31 Kelly’s Place - A Keyboard Player Pays Tribute to Electric Guitars
music & fun 16
Spotlight - Great Music 26 Puzzle Page
23 American Pickers To FIlm In Tennessee 27 Hoedown To Benefit 2-1-1/Contact Concern 28 Things To Do 29 Pets Of The Week 30 Classifieds
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resented by Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, The Pinnacle Speedway in Lights Powered By TVA is the largest holiday light show in the South. Speedway in Lights benefits programs and organizations supporting the needs of children in the Tri-Cities region by producing one of the largest holiday light shows in the country. A route of approximately four miles and two millions lights provides entertainment for thousands and raises money for children charities. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHANGE TO ENTRANCE! A new entrance/route (introduced in 2012) for the event gives visitors a fresh look at The Pinnacle Speedway In Lights as they begin their drive-through trek at the Bristol Dragway entrance, on Hwy. 394; NOT the South entrance of the Speedway on Volunteer Parkway WHERE: Enter at Bristol Dragway Entrance on Highway 394 NOT on Volunteer Parkway WHEN: Nov. 18 – Jan 7, 2017 Cars — $12 Sunday through Thursday; $15 Friday and Saturday Activity vans — $20 (each night) Buses — $85 each night For more information on Speedway in Lights visit speedwayinlights.org or call 423-989-6900.
Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway
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t’s the Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway presented by HVAC! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skating pro we invite you to load up the family and join us on the ice. The Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway presented by HVAC marks its eleventh season of providing ice skating fun to individuals of all ages. It’s the only ice skating rink within a 90-minute driving radius of Bristol Motor Speedway, and it’s become one of the Speedway’s most popular off-track events. The rink draws more than 30,000 skaters each year. For more information regarding the Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway presented by HVAC, please call Sonya Moore at 423.989.6924 or e-mail sonya@bristolmotorspeedway.com. WHERE: The covered rink, which is 60′ x 120′, is located just inside the main entrance of Bristol Motor Speedway, off Hwy. 11E. WHEN: November 17 – January 15 Cost to skate is $5, plus an additional $2 to rent skates.
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Bristol Speedway Children’s Charities was founded in 1996 to help children in the surrounding area of Bristol Motor Speedway by Bruton Smith, Chairman of the Board of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. There is a chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities at each of Speedway Motorsports’ six motorsports facilities. Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Bristol Speedway Children’s Charities is governed by a board of local trustees whose sole purpose is to distribute the funds raised each year to qualified local children’s-based 501(c)(3) organizations. Ms. Claudia H. Byrd serves as the director of Bristol Speedway Children’s Charities. The Bristol chapter has distributed over $6.5 million dollars since its inception. Major fundraisers for the Bristol chapter include the Ultimate Bristol Experiences Online Auction, Bristol Dragway Celebrity Golf Benefit presented by Alpha Natural Resources, Baker’s Construction Services Golf Tournament, Ride-along program with Richard Petty Driving Experience, SCC Live Auction, Sharky 500 and our flagship fundraisers: Ford Speedway In Lights Powered by TVA and the Johnson Controls Ice Rink. Speedway In Lights is a holiday light spectacular, stretching over 4.5miles. More than 2 million lights brighten the lives of area families and represent a holiday tradition in the Tri-Cities. In 2010 BMS added 300,000 dancing LED lights and created the Symphony of Lights in turns 3 & 4 of the Waltrip Grandstand. The 2011-2012 season of Speedway In Lights will mark the fifteenth year of the holiday light spectacular. For more information about the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, visit bristol.speedwaycharities.org.
37th AnnuaL CHRISTMAS CONNECTION Arts & Crafts Fair 2016 to be held November 11-13, 2016
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ingsport’s Christmas Connection, an event sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts, is celebrating 37 years of arts and crafts in 2016! Christmas Connection is an ongoing favorite staple in the community, going 37 years strong! It is a very well established cultural event in Kingsport, hosting the region’s best arts and crafts vendors. The Civic Auditorium will be filled with Holiday wreaths & floral arrangements, primitive & country crafts, Christmas ornaments, pottery, stained glass, woodcrafts, handmade soaps and lotions, fabric crafts, needlework, doll clothing, jewelry, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, leather crafts, basketry, paintings, figurines, candles, baked goods and much more! Continuing in the 2016 show, courtesy of Bubba’s Book Store, several regional authors will be on hand each day to sign their books – a truly unique item for anyone in your family. Look for them in the Civic’s West Room. Also joining us again this year are the artists from Kingsport’s Senior Artisan Center. Make sure to stop in the Civic’s History Room and check out their beautiful crafts. Outside, patrons will find that sweet and salty treat, kettle corn, being made fresh all day. Hot Dogs and fried items will also be available for purchase at the parking lot entrance. The Christmas Connection Café will be serving up country favorites on Saturday like mouthwatering homemade soup beans & cornbread. And don’t miss all the yummy baked goods at the entrance provided by the Kingsport Ballet and Suzuki Talent Education. The Holidays are fast approaching and this is an excellent opportunity to grab some holiday cheer, support master craftsmen and find unique gifts and treasures. Shoppers can spend the day shopping inside; out of the weather and amongst quality arts and crafts. For more information on the Christmas Connection Arts & Crafts Fair, please call 423-392-8415 or go online: www.EngageKingsport.com Admission to this fun-filled, shopping event is FREE and open to the public! DATES/HOURS: Friday Nov. 11: 12 Noon - 6 PM Saturday Nov. 12: 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday Nov. 13: 12 Noon - 5 PM Kingsport Civic Auditorium 1550 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport, TN theloaferonline.com | November 1, 2016 | 5
Mountain Masala brings spice
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one-night curry stand will dish up good food for a good cause at the first annual Mountain Masala Appalachian Curry Dinner, Saturday November 5th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Held outdoors at CityFarm, 232 Commerce Street across from Founders Park in downtown Johnson City, the event is a joint fundraiser for nonprofits that teach farming and business skills to youth and beginning farmers in northeast Tennessee: the Appalachian RC&D Council, Build It Up, and Foodtopia. The mantra of the event is “supporting local food and farms for all”, evidenced by the inexpensive full meal ticket price of $20, which includes a craft beverage from Yee Haw Brewing Company for those 21 or older. Smaller dish options are also available. Details and tickets can be found online at www.arcd.org. The idea for serving up an Appalachian Curry was developed by Kiran Sirah, Johnson City resident, native of the United Kingdom, and president of the International Storytelling Center. Sirah will be cooking the curry himself and co-designed the menu. “Every meal tells a story,” say Sirah. “Across the United Kingdom many cities have their own officially proclaimed curry dish. We are making an Appalachian curry creating our own unique recipe blended from seasonal ingredients. Our curry tells the story of the farms it came from, the beauty of these mountains, and the dreams for farming in the future.” “The flavors are global, but the ingredients are mostly local” says Emily Bidgood, Executive Director of the Appalachian RC&D Council, citing that over the summer the vegetables for the curry have been do-
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nated by or purchased from local farms, including the Foodtopia farm at the Science Hill Alternative High School. “There are people from all over the world who call the Appalachians and Johnson City home and this event celebrates that diversity. We are saying think global, act local.” Diners are encouraged to buy advance tickets at www.arcd.org to reserve their seats and receive the discounted price of $20 for a full meal. For those without tickets on the day of the event there will be an A La Carte menu first come first serve. For questions contact 423-979-2581 or apprcd@gmail.com Sponsored by Main Street Pizza Company (owner of CityFarm), River Creek Farm, Yee Haw Brewing Company, Foodtopia, River House Farm, Uncle Rob’s Farm and Sunset View Farm.
ETSU Greyscale to highlight ‘rebirth’ with ‘Grey Renaissance’
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reyscale, one of the premier vocal ensembles in the East Tennessee State University Department of Music, will present a concert titled “Grey Renaissance” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium. The ensemble name, “Greyscale,” represents the non-specific type of music they perform, avoiding categorization in any clearly defined, black-andwhite genre. The concert features creative arrangements that blend jazz, pop, folk and classical styles into new, unaccompanied vocal works. The 2016 semester features an almost entirely new ensemble with only three returning singers. To highlight this “rebirth,” Greyscale will take on the music of the Renaissance, performed both traditionally and re-mixed in Greyscale style. The concert will also feature a cappella arrangements of pop and jazz standards, as well as favorite selections from their albums. Greyscale, under the direction of Dr. Alan Stevens, has become a recognized success on the ETSU campus and throughout the region. In January 2015, Greyscale toured and appeared on invited performances in New York City and Washington D.C., including a concert at the renowned B.B. King’s on 42nd Street in New York. In April 2015, it hosted the world-famous jazz ensemble, New York Voices, on ETSU’s campus. The group has performed for the Rossini Festival in Knoxville, the Blue Plum Festival and Founder’s Park Concert Series in Johnson City and the Niswonger Children’s Hospital “Broadway Comes to Greeneville.” It has also been the featured performer on WETS-FM’s “Studio One” multiple times. Greyscale released its self-titled first album in April. “Greyscale” is available on iTunes, Spotify, and CD Baby, and compact discs are available for purchase from the ETSU Department of Music by emailing music@etsu.edu. A second album, “Spectrum,” is scheduled for release in early December.
Greyscale is inspired by ensembles such as The Swingle Singers, Real Group, Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, VOCES8 and Pentatonix. The singers in Greyscale are selected through a rigorous audition process. Students must reaudition each year, and each must be able to perform as both an ensemble singer and a lead vocalist. The repertoire for the ensemble is chosen to allow each member an opportunity to be featured throughout the course of the performance year. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. They are available online at www. etsu.edu/music (see Events) or by calling the Department of Music at 423-4394276 between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tickets will also be available at the door, but it is recommended to purchase them in advance. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346.
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State Theatre Company Presents
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Romeo & Juliet
The State Theatre Company is proud to present their first production, the iconic Romeo & Juliet.
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his Appalachian adaptation centers around two feuding families at the turn of the 20th century and their star-cross’d children whose love and tragic fate send ripples through their small town. Come and see Shakespeare’s classic re-told in this rustic love story set in the very mountains we inhabit, complete with live music and beer catering. This is the first production from the State Theatre Company, a newly developed professional theatre company and non-profit organization, whose mission is to facilitate, educate, and advance the talents of local and regional artists in Northeastern Tennessee while engaging audiences in unique, liberating experiences of live theatre, cinema, and various performance arts, thus enriching the community of Kingsport and retaining – while progressing – the integrity of its history. The State Theatre Company is falling right in line with their mission by presenting this production. Along with the turnof-the-Century Appalachian theme, the cast is filled with local talent. The Director of the show, Cameron Hite, also portraying the role of Mercutio, is a native of Kingsport. He is also one of the four brilliant personalities that comprise the State Theatre Company. Along with him, Zachary Thomas Starnes, Executive Managing Director, joins the cast as Romeo. Ashley May King, Marketing Director, graces us as the beautiful, Juliet, while the company’s Production Manager, Joshua Holley, keeps the peace as Benvolio. A notable native, Cherry Norris, returns to Kingsport af-
ter a long career as an actor/instructor in Los Angeles, CA. She is bringing her training to the forefront of a newly adapted Lady Capulet. “This adaptation is more rough with love,” remarks director Hite. And to add that roughness into each scene, reputable fight choreographer, Teague Quillen, wows us with brawling fights and stuns as the fiery Tybalt. The remaining cast is filled with extraordinary talent, ranging from a Shakespearean scholar, Karen Elb (Capulet Nurse), to first time on stage, Christian Knopf (Paris), who is transitioning his acting talents from screen to this theatrical production. Marketing Director, Ashley King, comments “We, as the State Theatre Company, are always striving to present theatre in various unique ways.” In doing so, the company has added a special late night performance on November 5th at 10pm, called, “ShakesBEER.” In which the audience follows the story, applied with drinking “rules”, and performed by actors who will also be participating in the drinking game. Sleepy Owl is providing special brews, “The Montague” and “The Capulet” to ensure every participant is drinking in theme. This one of a kind production is the first of the hopeful many for the State Theatre Company. They are currently working to revitalize the historic State Theater on Broad Street, in downtown Kingsport. To achieve this mission, it is imperative that the community realizes the need for professional artistic avenues and rallies behind them to obtain an appropriate venue in which to house the following types of programs: • Live Theatre (Plays & Musicals)
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fiddlin’ carson peters & iron mountain @ The fold
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aturday, November 5th, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert by Fiddlin’ Carson Peters & Iron Mountain. Admission to the concert is $10 for adults, children 6 to 11 $2, under age 6 free. This concert will mark Carson’s first performance at the Fold with his new group, Iron Mountain. They’ll be coming back to the Fold soon to headline the 9th Annual Janette Carter Gospel Show on Sunday, November 20th, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. Carson Peters started playing the fiddle at the ripe old age of three when his parents bought him a 1/8 size fiddle. By age four, he was playing in fiddle competitions and jamming at music festivals. Carson has continued to hone the fiddling and singing talent that God graciously blessed him with and has won many competitions along the way. At 12 years old, Carson is a seasoned performer playing numerous venues with his band throughout the region – Dollywood’s Bluegrass and BBQ, Asheville Bluegrass First Class,
Song of the Mountains, WDVX’s World Class Bluegrass concert series, and at the Carter Family Fold. Carson has had the honor of playing on national TV as a guest on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He played with Jimmy Fortune on the floor of the Tennessee State Senate. Carson’s dream of playing on the Grand Ole Opry stage was realized in 2014 when he was invited by Ricky Skaggs to perform with him and his band Kentucky Thunder. The same year, Carson was asked to make a re-appearance at the Opry – this time with his own band. Later that year, Carson made his Ryman Auditorium debut playing again with Ricky Skaggs during the 2014 Bluegrass Nights series. Carson says that winning trophies and getting your name in the paper is “really cool,” but that is not the main reason he works so hard at his music. “It’s all about using the talent God gave me to make people smile!” A born entertainer, Carson is a natural on stage. He and his parents live in Piney Flats, Tennessee. When Carson isn’t “fiddlin’ around,” he’s just an ordinary country boy who enjoys baseball, basketball, golf, hunting, riding his four wheeler, and going to church.
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ROMEO . . . continued from previous page •Live Concerts • Independent/Classic Cinema • Special Events and Artistic Showcases They believe the State Theater in downtown Kingsport is that facility. “It is a staple of our history, in the heart of the city, and has the structural potential for revitalization into a multipurpose venue,” proclaims Managing Director, Zachary Starnes. “We are just asking for the monetary assistance from our community so that we can capitalize on the purchase of the building and begin renovations; and if we are proactive with this undertaking, in a year, we could see a monumental impact within our community. We can begin creating partnerships with arts organizations and education foundations to unify the arts, as well as add value to the Tri-Cities region.” To purchase tickets, donate to the cause, or find out information of both, visit their website: www.statetheatrecompany.com or email them at contact@statetheatrecompany.com. theloaferonline.com | November 1, 2016 | 9
FIDDLIN’ . . . continued from page 9 Carson’s new band, Iron Mountain, help him entertain audiences performing old time, bluegrass, and gospel music. The band consists of Carson’s father, Jamie Peters, Eric Marshall and Ben Marshall of Mount Airy, North Carolina, and Austin Tate of Marion, Virginia. Carson feels truly blessed to have these fine Christian young men in his band, and especially blessed to be playing with his dad. Eric Marshall, who plays banjo, was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and has loved to sing from his earliest memories. Raised in a region known for its’ traditional music, it was natural for him to be drawn to bluegrass. In his early 20s, Eric started playing banjo with his brother in the Marshall Brothers and Highroad Band. Over the past 20 years,
Eric has worn almost every hat possible in a bluegrass band. From band leader to side musician, he’s best known as a traditional style banjo player, vocalist and songwriter. In 2010, Eric’s son, Ben, joined him on stage for the first time and started a new path for Eric’s musical journey as a father/son duet where his new name was simply “Ben’s Daddy!” These days, Eric continues to share his talent and his bluegrass style performing with Iron Mountain. Going to his first bluegrass festival at 18 months old, Ben Marshall truly grew up surrounded by music! Stories of Ben being held by his father on stage as the elder would play and sing show how the seed was planted. Ben first started playing at eight years old. He told his dad he wanted to play, so Eric sat Ben on a picnic table at the Galax Fiddler’s Convention, stood a bass fiddle up in front of him, and there’s been no looking back! With his God-given talent, Ben quickly became known for flawless timing and taste as an anchor for the music he played. Once comfortable with playing, Ben started singing lead and harmony, adding his abilities as a performer. Soon, Ben started playing with the youth group, Oldgrass, which has received numerous awards and realized vast exposure. Now 15 years old, Ben continues to share a love for bluegrass and gospel music as he currently plays bass and sings as a member of Iron Mountain. Austin Tate, from Marion, Virginia, is 17 years old and plays the mandolin and sings for the band. He began playing music as eight years old. His taste in music ranges from classic rock and old country to bluegrass and gospel. He has played for many local churches, nursing homes, and venues. He has had some great opportunities to play music with some amazing bluegrass artists, including the Queen of Bluegrass – Miss Rhonda Vincent. When he isn’t picking on the bluegrass scene, Austin enjoys watching dirt track racing. Most important to him, he says, is his relationship with God. Austin
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thanks Him for his ability to play music and also for blessing him with a wonderful and supportive family. Jamie Peters plays the rhythm guitar in the band and has loved bluegrass music since starting to play guitar at age eight. After a long break from playing, his love for pickin’ was reignited when Carson began playing. In any spare time Jamie has from his full time job and picking, he loves restoring and driving old muscle cars. One of the finest musicians around, Jamie is a special blessing to everyone he meets. A true old time southern gentleman, Jamie sets a high standard. He and his family have been a wonderful blessing to the Carter Fold Family. Be prepared to be amazed by Carson Peters. His talent and stage presence rival the most seasoned of performers. Dancers won’t be disappointed because he’s as fine a fiddler as any that ever graced the stage of the Carter Fold. There will also be beautiful vocals, instrumentals, and gospel music – something for everyone. For more information on the Fiddlin’ Carson Peters Band, go to fiddlincarsonpeters.com. Carter Family Memorial Music Center, Incorporated, is a nonprofit, rural arts organization established to preserve traditional, acoustic, mountain music. For further information, go to www. carterfamilyfold.org or www.carterfamilyfold.com. Shows from the Carter Family Fold can be accessed at www.carterfoldshow. com. Partial funding for programs at the center is provided by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. For recorded information on upcoming shows at the Fold, call 276-386-6054. The Fold is on Facebook – page Carter Fold – and Twitter – @carterfoldinfo. To speak to a volunteer Fold staff member, call 276-594-0676. If we don’t answer immediately, we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Theatre-at-Tusculum’s production of
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heatre-at-Tusculum will bring something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone to the stage in November with its production of the comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Opening Friday, Nov. 4, Director Marilyn duBrisk and a talented cast and crew will present the Stephen Sondheim musical comedy for two weekends only in the auditorium of the Annie Hogan Fine Arts Building on the Tusculum College campus. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” will be performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 10-12. Two Sunday matinee performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Nov. 6 and 13. This is not the first time duBrisk has brought the Tony Award winning musical to the Greeneville stage. The first time was in 1999 at the Haberstick Auditorium in the Roby Fitzgerald Adult Center through a partnership with the former Little Theatre of Greeneville. In fact the show will take place almost 17 years to the day of the last production. “You can do a show multiple times and it will always be different,” said duBrisk. “I loved my original cast and I love the cast I have now. It is the actors that bring the material to life, that is the exciting thing about live theater.” When deciding what the line up would be for this fall, duBrisk knew she wanted to do an all children’s show in the spring and wanted something ‘fast, fun, and witty’ for adults in the fall. (While there is no adult language in the production, audience members should note that the the show is chock-full of hilarious situations and innuendo.) “It’s such witty, well-written material and you can’t beat a Sondheim musical,” said duBrisk. “The music is incredible and it challenges the actors to put their own spin on it.” The music and lyrics were written by Sondheim, and the narrative by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gilbart takes audiences to three houses on a street in ancient Rome. One is the home of Senex a philandering, wimpy husband and his shrewd, overbearing wife Domina, portrayed by Greeneville theatre veterans Tom Sizemore and Laura Dupler. Their aloof, young son Hero (Tusculum College student Maxwell Reed) falls in love with Philia, a courtesan portrayed by the Sara Claiborne. Philia belongs to the house of Marcus Lycus (Josh Beddingfield), who is a ‘peddler of the flesh.’ His house is next door to Senex’s home and is filled with dancing courtesans portrayed by Kelsie Cox, Whitney Marshall, Jordan Reed, Angel Smith, Kendra Tarlton and Laurie
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Grace Weems. The third house is that of Erronious, an old man who has been away searching for his long lost children. Erronious is being brought to life by another local theatre favorite, Wess duBrisk. To Hero’s disappointment, Philia has been sold to the great Roman army captain, Miles Gloriosus (Tusculum senior and Theatre-at-Tusculum veteran Zach Gass), who is on his way to claim his bride with his group of bumbling soldiers portrayed by Daniel Brown, Carter DelSorbo, River Donnelly, Micheal Emery, Jeff Klepper and David Presley. This unlikely group is brought together in situations of mistaken identity, classic farce and slapstick chaos by Pseudolos (Steve Schultz) and Hysterium (Parker Bunch). Pseudolus is slave to Hero, who offers him an opportunity to be a freed in exchange for his help in the arrangement of an elopement between Hero and Philia. Hysterium, the proud slave-in-chief to the house of Senex, becomes Pseudolos’ unwilling co-conspirator. Rounding out the cast are the Proteans, an ensemble of actors portraying various characters from slaves to citizens including Reagan Bunch, Victoria Harmon, Grayson Reed, Courtney Rieke and Mike Willis. Along with duBrisk, the production team bringing the musical
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CELEBRATING STUDIO BREW’S “ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY”
Tasty Brews, Outstanding Recipes, Wonderful Experiences
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xpect pairings, crafty brews and awesome music. On Friday, Nov 4, kicking off our month long celebration will be National recording artists, Blue Mother Tupelo. Saturday Nov 5 Ron Short and the Possum Playboys will deliver Creole sounds of delight. Nov 11 Studio Brew will host Blues duo The Low Counts. Nov 12 the traditional blues-rock group The Hoo Doos will return to the Brew!
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Special Event: Nov 17 Nationally acclaimed Irish guitarist John Walsh will bring his Tibetan singing bowls to demonstrate its soothing and healing melodies. Immediately following his presentation Mr. Walsh will excite the audience to a full set of music from his Celtic roots repertoire. The night will conclude with an invitational Celtic Jam featuring some of the area’s outstanding Celtic performers. Nov 18 Studio Brew will bring back a blast from the past with the Kingsport rock group, The PF Flyers. Special Event: Nov 19 “Steele Cookin’” will perform at the Brew and complete their emgagement by hosting another invitational Jam session! Come and listen to the best blues jam in the Tri-cities! Sunday Nov 20 will match this standard with the best Singer Songwriter gathering around! Jamen Denton, Annie Robinette and Jeff Lane will offer their music and amazing stories to wow and entertain our favorite patrons! Completing our celebration the “Real Life Heavies” lightens Black Friday and introduces Holiday Season with a party. Work off the turkey and dressing and party the night away!
BERNARDUS ON TOUR IN THE TRI-CITIES
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ernardus is an eclectic band with a wide variety of genres to associate with. The genres include: Folk, Pop, Americana , Modern Rock, Alternative and Singer/Songwriter. Starting in late September of 2016 and continuing through early November of 2016, Bernardus will be on tour as a duo and will be performing in your area on these dates: November 01, 2016
The Acoustic Coffeehouse 415 West Walnut Street Johnson City, TN 37604
November 03, 2016
Sleepy Owl Brewery 151 E Main Street, #1 Kingsport, TN 37660
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Events at Gray Library
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ould you like to write a novel or story but your ideas haven’t yet traveled from your brain to your computer? Or maybe you are a writer, but just can’t seem to do so on a regular basis....Well, NaNoWriMo may be just the jumpstart you need! National Novel Writing Month will be celebrated during November at the Gray Library. This is a 30-day, 50,000 word writing event, where writers around the world come together to write a novel during this month. Writers cheer each other on and enjoy the collective craziness and creative energy of so many writers all working on their individual projects. For more information see nanowrimo.org. Join in the fun! Snacks, inspiration and resources will be made available to you. Just bring your writing tools, laptop (or borrow one of ours) and anything else you need for your writing process. Call the Gray Library at 477-1550 for more information. Write-Ins at Gray are scheduled as follows: *Tues., Nov. 1, 3-6 p.m. *Mon., Nov. 7, 3-6 p.m. *Mon., Nov. 14, 3-6 p.m. *Mon., Nov. 21, 3-6 p.m. * Wed., Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m. Jonesborough Library will also offer Write-Ins on different days and times. For more information, call the library at 753-1800.
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park to host
Autumn Heritage Celebration:
Military Timeline, Colonial Harvest Home, Fibers and Art Show
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all is in full swing and what better time to celebrate our rich cultural, historical and military heritage. On November 5th and 6th, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will host several events showcasing these very characteristics of our region’s legacy. There will certainly be something for everyone to enjoy, so make plans to bring the entire family and spend the whole day! In celebration of Veteran’s Day Week, step back in time for A Walk In Their Boots: A Timeline of American Military History . Experience life on the front lines as an American military soldier and follow his footsteps through the earliest frontier days, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, America’s Civil War, World War I, World War II and beyond. See firsthand, how the uniforms, equipment and weapons developed over the years. Follow the path of America’s proudest tradition, that of its military veterans. As a timeline event, re-enactors and historical interpreters will walk you through each period, displaying artifacts and conducting interactive demonstrations that will show you how these men and women contributed to securing American freedom and how they have protected it to this day. Tour the period encampments, and see how soldiers lived in the field and what resources they used to survive! Battle demonstrations and reenactments from several different eras in American history will be presented each day to showcase the different tactics used throughout our military past. Do not miss this opportunity to see period equipment and weapons in action! This event is designed to not only honor the past but also recognize our present military heroes. Everyone is encouraged to attend especially our veterans. A new facet of this year’s event will be a Veteran Recollection Program which will afford veterans the opportunity to share their story with others. This program will take place in the Fort Watauga amphitheater immediately following the 11:00 am activities. If you are a veteran and would like to participate in this special event please call 412-726-6665 for more information.
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Also, in conjunction with the event, the Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia, host living history organization for Sycamore Shoals, will present a Colonial Harvest Celebration inside Fort Watauga. In Colonial America, before Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday, each colony or community observed days of thanksgiving usually after the harvest had been brought in or after a significant military victory. Join the Washington County Militia for their annual Harvest Home Activities. Harvest events throughout the weekend will include; a reading of colonial governor Richard Caswell’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, open hearth cooking, flintlock musket and rifle demonstrations, militia drill and training, and many more aspects and demonstrations of daily life on the colonial American frontier. New this year to the Autumn Heritage Celebration will be a Fall Fibers Show held in and around the park visitor’s center from 10am – 4pm on Saturday, Nov. 5th and 10am – 3pm on Sunday, Nov. 6th. Fall is the time we plan our winter projects and our handmade holiday gifts! Spend the day visiting our regions’ finest fiber producers and artists! The day will include workshops, vendors with handmade items for sale, raw fibers, and demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and more. Also, be sure to enjoy the amazing and graceful sheep herding demonstrations adjacent to Fort Watauga presented by Mr. Phil Lakin! We also welcome this year Tom Hudgin of Limestone Creek Llamas who will be offering Llama Cart rides each day. Finally, to round out the packed weekend of activities, be sure to visit the 2016 Tennessee Watercolor Traveling Exhibition inside the Gathering Place of the Sycamore Shoals State Park Visitors Center. The Tennessee Watercolor Society is a statewide organization showcasing works of
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HERITAGE . . . continued from previous page Tennessee residents, and offering opportunities to experience and learn about watermedia on paper. A biannual exhibition and events surrounding it are held in different locations across the state. Internationally known watercolor painter, John Salminen, will choose 30 paintings from the exhibition to tour the state. The paintings on display will range from abstracts to realism, watercolor and acrylic media, and an array of subjects. The show will run November 1st until November 23rd with an opening reception on Sunday, November 6 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This is a perfect opportunity for the entire family to visit one of Tennessee’s finest state parks and enjoy a day immersed in history, culture, and fun. Admission is free so don’t miss this unique event showcasing Tennessee’s rich heritage. There will definitely be something for everyone to enjoy. During your time at the park be sure to experience the award winning museum and interpretive exhibits as well as our Eastern National Book and Gift Shop to make your visit complete. MILITARY TIMELINE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, November 5th 10:00 – Event Opens 10:15 – Opening Ceremony (Flag Raising and Salute inside Fort Watauga) 11:00 – Weapons Demonstration (Outdoor Amphitheater) Followed by – Veteran Recollections (Outdoor Amphitheater) 1:00 – Revolutionary War era Tactical Demonstration* 2:00 – Civil War era Battle (Demonstration Field)* 3:00 – World War II era Battle (Demonstration Field)* Sunday, November 6th 10:00 – Event Opens 10:15 – Flag Raising and Salute (Inside Fort Watauga) 11:00 – All Era Church Service (Outdoor Amphitheater) 11:30 – Veteran Recollections (Outdoor Amphitheater) 1:00 – Revolutionary War era Tactical Demonstration* 2:00 – Civil War era Battle (Demonstration Field)* 3:00 – World War II era Battle (Demonstration Field)* *tactical and battle demonstrations will last approximately 30 minutes
For more information contact: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area 1651 West Elk Avenue Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423) 543-5808 www.sycamoreshoalstn.org www.militarywalk.us Visitors Center Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Sunday Closed Mondays Our Visitors Center is closed on most State holidays. Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset.
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- FRIDAY - Nov. 4th -
- TUESDAY - Nov. 1st -
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.
- SATURDAY - Nov. 5th -
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
EARTH SUITS / THE FARMHOUSE GHOST & WESTON HILL
THE GRASCALS
at Jiggy Ray’s 6:30pm
BLUE MOTHER TUPELO
at The Lincoln Theatre 7pm
WILL PELLERIN / BERNARDUS DOWNTOWN COUNTRY
- WEDNESDAY - Nov. 2nd -
JON CURTIS
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHT w/ SCOTT TUCKER at Our House Restaurant
THE REAL BLARNEY STONERS at O’Mainnin’s Pub 10pm
at Capone’s 10pm
ZACH BRYSON PHOENIX
FAILURE ANTHEM & THROUGH FIRE
JERRY PIERCE & THE NIGHTLIFE BAND
THOMAS ASSEL & PEYTON KENDRICK
at Ma & Pa’s Restaurant 7pm
NIGHTSHIFT (Country, Southern Rock, Oldies) at The Lion’s Club 7pm
KT VANDYKE & JOY BLAIR
- THURSDAY - Nov. 3rd -
MARSHALL BALLEW at Bone Fire Smokehouse
TODD DAY WAIT’S PIGPEN w/ ZACH BRYSON
at Down Home 8pm
LAURA THURSTON (Folk)
at O’Mainnin’s Pub 10pm
at Down Home 8pm
WYLDEHEART
at Holiday Inn (Exit 7)
SUNDOWN BAND (Country)
at O’Mainnin’s Pub
at David Thompson’s Produce
at Sleepy Owl Brewery 7pm
JAZZ 251
(Country, Southern Rock, Oldies) at Bristol Show Palace 7pm
KERRY KEEN
at Sleepy Owl Brewery 8pm
BERNARDUS
at Rock’s Wood Fire Pizza & Grill 7pm at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
- FRIDAY - Nov. 4th -
ADAM MCMILLAN (A little bit of everything)
at Hungry I Apex
CHALWA
at The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room 8pm
BEFORE THE STORM at 50 Fifty Sports Tavern 9pm
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at Rock’s Wood Fire Pizza & Grill 7pm
THE WORLD OF WENDEL WERNER ZAK TROJANO
DENNIS COFFEY
STEPHANIE JETER, TYLER HUGHES, SAM GLEAVES & DEBORAH PAYNE
THE DIAMONDS JAZZ
ACOUSTIFRIED (Rock n Roll)
BELOW 7 (Modern Rock, Alternative)
at Art In The Heart Gallery 6pm
at The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room 8pm
at Bone Fire Smokehouse
- SATURDAY - Nov. 5th -
NIGHTSHIFT
ALTER’D STATE
RON SHORT & POSSUM PLAYBOYS
at Wolf Hills Brewing 6pm
THE GET RIGHT BAND w/ BARRETT & THE GREEN FINGERS
LIVE MUSIC
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
HOLY GHOST TENT REVIVAL at CJ’S Sports Bar 7pm
at The Down Home 8pm
at Country Club Bar & Grill
at The Damascus Brewery 7pm
WHYSKEY OUTLAWS
at Jiggy Ray’s 8pm
ADAM MCMILLAN (A little bit of everything)
at Rainbow Asian Cuisine
at Capone’s 7pm
at JC Senior Center 7pm
OPEN MIC
IN DYING ARMS PATHWAYS / DENIHILIST AT NIGHT THEY RETURN OFFICIAL CURSES at The Hideaway 10pm
at Jiggy Ray’s 8pm
at Birthplace of Country Music Museum 2pm
MIKE MCKAMEY
at Jiggy Ray’s
SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS JUST B’CUZ
at Studio Brew 8pm
VOO DAVIS
at Bone Fire Smokehouse
at Capitol Theatre 7pm
FIDDLIN’ CARSON PETERS & IRON MOUNTAIN at Carter Fold
THE FAT CATZ
at Bone Fire Smokehouse 8pm
ACOUSTIFRIED (Rock n Roll) at Country Club Bar & Grill DAN HOLT
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
- SUNDAY - Nov. 6th -
THE FARMER & ADELE at Bone Fire Smokehouse
GARETH ASHER & THE EARTHLINGS
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
- MONDAY - Nov. 7th -
OPEN MIC at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
at Studio Brew 8pm
LETTERS FROM THE FIRE w/ FAILURE ANTHEM at Capone’s 6pm
ARNOLD DAVIDSON MORE OUTLAW THAN ME at Washington Co. Moose Lodge 8pm
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Spotlight Directory 50 Fifty Sports Tavern 2102 N. Roan Street Johnson City Birthplace of County Music Museum 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way Bristol VA 423/ 573-1927 Bone Fire Smokehouse at the Hardware 260 W Main St Abingdon Va 276/623-0037 Bristol’s Pickin’ Porch 620 State St Bristol 423/573-2262x Capitol Theatre 104 S. Main St. Greeneville TN 423/638-1300 Capone’s 227 E Main St Johnson City 423/928-2295 Carter Family Fold 3449 A. P. Carter Hwy Hiltons VA 276/594-0676 CJ’S Sports Bar 516 Morelock St. Kingsport 423/ 390-1361 Country Club Bar & Grill 3080 W State St Bristol 423/844-0400 The Damascus Brewery 32173 Government Rd. Damascus VA 276 / 469-1069 Down Home 300 W. Main St. Johnson City 423/929-9822
The Harvest Table Restaurant 13180 Meadowview Sq Meadowview Va 276/944-5140 The Hideaway 235 E. Main St Johnson City 423/ 926-3896 Holiday Inn (Exit 7) 3005 Linden Dr Bristol Va 276/466-4100 Hungry I at the Apex 604 W. Market St. Johnson City Jiggy Ray’s 610 E. Elk Ave Elizabethton 423/ 722-3410 Johnson City Senior’s Center 510 Bert St. Johnson City 423/ 434-6238 The Lincoln Theatre 117 E. Main St. Marion VA 276/ 783-6092 The Lions Club 116 Industrial Park Rd. Chilhowie VA 276/646-3916 Ma & Pa’s Restaurant 18928 US Highway 58 Castlewood VA 276/762-7533 O’Mainnin’s Pub 712 State St Bristol 423/844-0049 Our House Restaurant 4903 N. Roan St. Johnson City 423/ 282-1555
Rainbow Asian Cuisine 2412 N. Roan St. Johnson City 423/ 232-6688 Rock’s Wood Fired Pizza & Grill 3119 Bristol Hwy. Johnson City 423 / 262-0444 Sleepy Owl Brewery 151 E. Main St. Kingsport 423/390-8476 Studio Brew 221 Moore Street Bristol VA 423 / 360-3258 Washington County Moose 15605 Porterfield Hwy Abgindon VA 276/628-2756 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 Wolf Hills Brewing Company 350 Park St. SE Abingdon VA 276/451-5470
KARAOKE
TUESDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Boomershine’s Pizza Karaoke w/ Marques at Painter Creek Marina 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 Turn the Page Karaoke At VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City TN *********************** THURSDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Macado’s - Kingsport Karaoke At Numan’s - Johnson City TN Karaoke At Holiday Inn - Johnson City TN Karaoke at Jiggy’s Rays Pizzaria Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment
at Mellow Mushroom - 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 Moe’s Original BBQ *********************** 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 ***********************
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NOVEMBER TIME TO WARM UP STARRY CHANGES
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he last week of Daylight Saving Time is upon us and get ready for the shock of living on the edge of darkness. For the next six weeks until the late December solstice we are plunging into a world of shrinking daylight. And with the usual seasonal cloud cover, many will soon be missing golden sunlight. While most people just muddle through these dark and cold days of late Autumn and Winter, stargazers like me enjoy the early darkness as a time to soak in some starlight and probe the Universe. Instead of waiting until sometimes 10 pm for it to get dark in the mid-Summer, a stargazer can start at 7 pm in the Autumn and three hours later be snuggled down for a good night’s sleep—with visions of nebula and galaxies in their head! With the early darkness comes the human instinct to look up and out off our planet into the sky. And lots of us will be looking out the windshields of our vehicles when scurrying about in the twilight and early evening after work, going to the store or headed somewhere to play. And you will certainly see Venus this Autumn/Winter season of 2016. THAT is the brilliant “star” above the western horizon in the evening twilight. There is still plenty of Summer to see in the night sky: Hercules is setting in the west, just ahead of the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle that straddle the Milky Way. That glorious arm of our Galaxy will be setting around 11 pm and earlier each week until gone in the sunlight. But don’t forget the Winter Milky Way, the part of our Galaxy that stretches into the familiar and easy to find constellation Cassiopeia the Queen, directly North. Her throne is the “W” or “M” shaped outline of five stars equally bright. Opposite the Queen are the famous seven stars of the Big Dipper scrapping the northeast horizon, looking like The Plough, as it’s called in England. Between the two asterisms of a dipper and “W” is Polaris, our North Pole star in the Ursa Minor, the Little Dipper. Its handle stretches westward into the four stars of its dipper. Wedged between Queen Cassiopeia and the Milky Way is a group equally bright stars that form a house-like outline that is Cepheus, the King. On the other side of the “W” of Cassiopeia are stars forming a “Y” extending toward the horizon—this is Perseus the Greek hero. The night sky from overhead to the east is a little dull for lack of bright stars. But that’s about to change in another month with the best and brightest of the constellations taking stage and captivating our starry eyes. East of the Milky Way is the no man’s land of large but indistinct constellations Capricornus, Aquarius and Pisces, all three of which lack any bright stars. Lurking close to the southeast horizon is the brightest star in the region, Fomalhaut, in Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish. This star translates in ancient Arabic to “fish’s mouth.” But Fomalhaut’s stature as the brightest star in a vast area of dark sky has it nicknamed “The Lonely One.” Directly overhead is the Great Square of Pegasus, the body of the flying horse, which
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is upside down, its head stretching south, legs west. The north side of Pegasus has two strings of stars paralleling each other, which could be the horse’s legs but are really the gown of Andromeda, the troubled daughter of Cassiopeia. The north corner star of the Great Square is actually the head of Andromeda, a star called Alpharatz. This means “horses’ navel” in Arabic, before it became Andromeda’s head. The stellar boyfriend Perseus and his “Y” of stars are nearby, fresh from cutting off the head of Medusa. He is ready to save Andromeda, chained to a rock, from the Sea Monster, Cetus. Also called a Whale, the stars of Cetus are lurking along the south horizon of late Autumn nights. The Pleiades are a real eye catcher when rising above the east horizon around 9 pm. Known by many names through antiquity, these popular “Seven Sisters” of the night sky are making their debut and will be around for another five months. But you are particularly likely to notice them in November’s early evenings as they climb above the eastern horizon against the silhouettes of bare trees, lighted buildings and our beautiful Appalachian mountains. How many of these daughters of Geek gods Atlas and Pleione do you see? It’s easy to see five or six. But that seventh might be a challenge for anyone who doesn’t have near perfect vision. In fact, many civilizations, including North American Natives, have used The Pleiades star count to judge the vision of potential warriors and scouts. As the night wears on, a bright, red star is rising around 9 pm below The Pleiades. That is the eye of Taurus the Bull, Aldebaran. Now you might see the “V” of stars that make up the head of the bull, and The Pleiades are in the animal’s shoulder. Also easily visible around the 10 o’clock hour and to the left of Aldebaran is another very bright star, this one yellowish. It’s Capella, a forgotten but 3rd brightest star in the Northern Hemisphere skies—behind No. 1 Sirius and No. 2. Vega. Pretty Capella is the jewel of Auriga, the Charioteer. Not a very common name, but Auriga must have been pretty famous to be immortalized in the sky. His constellation looks more like a house than a chariot, with Capella a corner of the roof. All this pre-midnight melodrama is just a warm-up for the real “star” of the cold nights ahead—Orion the Hunter. At midnight in November the greatest of constellations in many opinions is like an athletic high jumper as he ascends on his side and flops over the bar of the horizon into our night sky. And with the mighty hunter come his trusty dogs, Canis Major with brightest star Sirius, and Canis Minor with still-pretty-bright star Procyon. The after midnight scene soon begins to look like Christmas as the brothers Gemini clear the eastern horizon by 1 am. Christmas. Wow, it’s just seven weeks away. But let’s take that one sunrise and one sunset at a time…
Celestial events in the skies for the week of Nov. 1st-7th, 2016, as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette.
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aylight Saving Time ends officially at 3 am Sunday morning, Nov. 6, when 2 am repeats itself. Fall back is the axiom to remember when you turn your clock back for a 25-hour day today and the beginning of Eastern Standard Time. You’ll notice the hour difference when it’s dark at 6:30 pm and you want to get ready for bed! Me? I’ll enjoy the early darkness for stargazing. November is named for the Latin “novem,” or number nine, as it was the ninth month in the old Roman calendar that begin with March. Tues. Nov. 1 The Earth’s 23.5 degree tilt from straight up and down causes seasonal change around the globe. While our Northern Hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward our star. The difference in indirect sunlight (now happening up North) and the direct sunrays (Down Under) is changing our world. Remember that Australia, South America and Africa are coming out of Winter and are enjoying Spring. Wed. Nov. 2 A beautiful scene in the twilight as the crescent Moon is above Saturn and Venus, the planets just above the western horizon, Thurs. Nov. 3 On this 1957 date in space history, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2 with the first living creature to orbit Earth; a mixed bred dog named Laika. It was only the second space flight ever—basketball-sized Sputnik 1 was launched a month before—and the
one-ton vehicle with pressurized capsule was an amazing accomplishment. Unfortunately, Laika was doomed to die in orbit as “Muttnik 2” had no reentry capability. The heroic dog succumbed when the life support system broke down after one day in space. Fri. Nov. 4 Bundling up for an hour or so of stargazing is worth it as in that time the sky will noticeably change. The Summer Triangle that frames the Milky Way is setting in the west, and the Great Square of Pegasus rides high in the northeast. By midnight, the mighty hunter Orion will have cleared the eastern horizon to begin his reign over the night. Sat. Nov. 5 Looking north, the familiar five stars that form a “W” on its side are easy to recognize—the throne of Queen Cassiopeia. Her daughter, Andromeda, is east of her, and below is the hero Perseus, the mythological savior of the abducted princess. Lurking along the southern horizon is the monster that terrorized Andromeda, the whale or creature called Cetus. Sun. Nov. 6 On this 1572 date in astronomy history, the last great naked eye astronomer Tycho Brahe recorded a bright new star in Cassiopeia. Today we know it was an exploded star that briefly blazed for weeks in daylight, causing Tycho to ponder the new idea that the Universe changed. Though seen now only with photography, Tycho’s Supernova was quite a site in the Autumn of 1572. Mon. Nov. 7
First Quarter Moon is tonight, in the constellation Capricorn the Sea Goat. Binoculars will show you seas, craters and mountain ranges. And a telescope much more detail.
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their dreams--maybe since the fake one I created just landed me in the den of impotence. Yet as the turn came back to me, Dreamweaver was just as curious as ever. I decided to throw another fake curve ball at him, one I thought would be really out there as I’m a student of Pop Culture and Dreamweaver is not. “Yeah, I’ll tell about this recurring one I have” I said, Dreamweaver’s eyes lit up. “I dream that I’m this little red creature with a yellow cape, and whenever I feel this glow of a light around me, I have a compulsion to take people’s money-and laugh at them while I do it.” I was describing what happens whenever someone would hit a Whammy on the old game show “Press Your Luck.” “Ah! This makes the other dream you told me about make so much more sense. You have a God Complex!” Dreamweaver told me, “Yep, a God complex, AND impotence!” I stared at Dreamweaver for a few moments, then I said “Oh, gosh. I can’t think of a word. I’d like to pass my turn, and hey, is that water running? Must be the upstairs bathroom. I’d better go check that out.” I went to the upstairs bathroom, made noise, and hid out there for half an hour. At least I think it’s been half an hour. I’m writing this out on my phone and I’m not sure if it’s safe to go back down to my den yet. Send pizza. See you next week.
friend of mine is dating this guy who is a bit, well, super earthy. He’s an alright person, generally speaking, but the patchouli can be detected before he enters the room. He also claims that he can interpret dreams. When the group gets together for a gathering, like a game night, he’ll ask us all if we had any memorable dreams lately. “The memorable ones are the ones you’ve gotta look out for” he says. At a recent game night, while I was pondering my hand for my turn at Scrabble, Dreamweaver asked me about my recent dreams. I hadn’t had any out of the unusual dreams lately, just that recurring one where I keep getting a dollar on The Price is Right wheel--Dreamweaver doesn’t own a TV, so I never tell him about this one. I decided to see just how far Dreamweaver could go with this skill set and started making up dreams on the spot. “Oh, well the other night I dreamt that I was swimming in a pool full of gelatin while being given swimming advice from the pet Goldfish I had when I was 8” I said. Dreamweaver looked at me and said “Ah, yes. That means you’re inadequate at satisfying your lover. Also, you might be impotent. Keep some sage and a tangerine in your sock drawer to increase your potential.” “Golly gee. Thanks.” I said. I played my word, the turn moved to the friend on my left. No one else at the table that night wanted to talk about
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The Guillotine I’m at a loss for words Speechless Though, less verbally and more legibly The simplistic way in which consonants and vowels bond in their own double helix... Even this I find to be too complex a formula to comprehend They call this writer’s block Where minds go voluntarily Lay down there heads Being removed from their bodies
The mind and the heart disconnected Thus having intellect yet lacking emotion... There I am Upon this ancient accoutrement of death My gaze is fixed Waiting for my turn The line is long Days turn to weeks Such an agonizingly slow departure
jack reacher:
Never go back
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Rated PG-13 3 Majors (out of 4)
’ve got to hand it to actor Tom Cruise. Even at the age of 54 he still loves to play action hero and do his own stunts. Cruise has proven his love of doing stunts time and again in his “Mission Impossible” series of films. Cruise is also at the top of his “stunt” game in the new film “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”, the sequel to the 2012 original. The character of Jack Reacher is a former Major in the Unites States Army Military Police Corps who roams the U. S. taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious and dangerous situations. The character originated from a series of novels from British author Lee Child, and was brought to life very effectively by Cruise in the first film. The basic plot of the film involves Reacher being wrongly being framed for espionage. At the beginning of the film, Reacher has shut down a human trafficking ring, returns to D.C. to meet Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders) who has been helping him with his investigations, only to discover she has been accused of espionage and placed under arrest. Turner has actually been accused of the murder of two soldiers in Afghanistan, but Reacher is convinced she has been framed and begins his quest to prove her innocence. The only problem is, when he has a second meeting with his former employees, he is arrested as well. The arrest does not stop Reacher as soon he has Susan free, and the two are on the run. During the quest to prove certain government officials guilty of crime, they become involved with Reacher’s potential unknown daughter, the 15-year-old Samantha Dayton (Danika Yarosh). When the bad guys of the film learn about Samantha, she too is a target to be taken down. So the three are on the run from military officials and a private military organization called Parasource, which is trying to cover up the aforementioned murders. The film moves from D.C. to New Orleans, where the majority of the action occurs, and culminates in an exciting roof top fight between Reacher and an assassin called The Hunter (Patrick Heusinger). At times the character of Reacher reminds me of another famous film former military guy, Jason Bourne. Reacher’s and Bourne’s fighting techniques are very similar, and one could only imagine what a fight between those two would involve. This film features plenty of top flight action, great plot twists, and effective performances from all the actors. While the first film “Jack Reacher” didn’t burn up the box office in North America, the worldwide success of the film, led to this sequel. The new film is again doing much better at the international box office, so a third film may yet be realized. I was entertained by this film, but was hardly excited when I first saw the preview for the film, and apparently the American public felt the same. I would classify “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” as a second level Tom Cruise film, but still proved to be a surprise diversion from all the current political discord in our country. If we could only call Reacher into the real world.
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rains and the railroad have always held a certain sense of nostalgia for many of us. When asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, how many of us didn’t declare at one point that we were going to be a railroad engineer? Though our ambitions now may have changed as we have grown up, the sight of a steam train or the sound of a horn at the railroad crossing still fills us with excitement and brings us back to our childhood days. We live in an area blessed not only with some of the best scenery in the country, but also home to many fabulous train excursions. The Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Dollywood Theme Park’s Dollywood Express, and the Hiwassee River Rail Adventure all are within a couple hour’s drive and offer adventures through the mountains that the whole family can enjoy together. By far one of the best of these excursion trains is the Smoky Mountain Railroad, located in Bryson City, North Carolina. Offering two separate trips with unique destinations and multiple themed events, the folks here know how to give guests a good time and keep them coming back again and again. Travelers are given the choice of a longer, faster trip aboard a standard diesel engine, or a slower route while trailing an authentic steam engine. Several different classes are available, from the luxury of first class to open-air cars which allow you to best take in the scenery of the Great Smokies and Nantahala Mountains. No matter what car you decide to ride in, sit back and watch the world go by on one of America’s best train excursions. You’ll cross lofty trestles, swoop through long tunnels, snake along rivers, and flank canyons. Many of these landscapes are only accessible by rail. You’ll see why travelers come from around the world to experience the simple joys of this journey through the heart of the Appalachians. Great Smoky Mountain Railroad’s most popular and stunning route is the Nantahala Gorge adventure, a 44-mile long tour along the waters of Fontana Lake and then up into the heart of the Nantahala Gorge. This time of the year is by far the best time to visit, as the mountains are ablaze with color and form a stunning backdrop when reflected
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against the waters of the lake. Fantastic views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park await, and you’ll have a great time picking out your favorite landmarks high above such as Clingmans Dome and Thunderhead Mountain. As the train reaches the halfway point, you’ll be encouraged to make the most of an hour layover by visiting the Nantahala Outdoor Center, located at the gorge’s depot station. Packages are available to include all day events combining the train ride with fun activities at the center such as zip-lining, jeep trail tours, and whitewater rafting down the wild waters of the Nantahala River. Lunch is always included in these packages as well, making a full day of fun even more convenient. After winding back down the gorge and into town, you’ll want to make sure you visit the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum. Touring the museum is free with your train ticket and a must see on your trip. With over 7,000 Lionel engines, cars and accessories you will want to leave time to look around at the massive track layouts and items on display. If you can’t make it to ride the train in the next few weeks, don’t worry, grab your most comfortable winter PJs, a pillow and get ready to board the Polar Express! Starting November 11th, the Polar Express will begin departing from Bryson City for a 1 hour 15 minutes ride into the wilderness for a special trip to the North Pole! While at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and present each child with their very own silver sleigh bell, just like in the story. Before getting to the North Pole, everyone will enjoy warm coco and a special Christmas treat while reading along to the magical story. For the trip back to the station, everyone will have smiles on their face as train sings Christmas Carols and see which car can have the most Christmas joy. Make sure you book early for the Polar Express as the 2015 season saw over 70,000 riders for the event. You can book by calling 1.800.872.4681 or by logging onto the website at www.gsmr.com. Directions to the Bryson City Train Depot: From Johnson City, you will take I-26 E crossing into North Carolina. You will then merge onto I-40 W via exit 31B toward Knoxville. In 18 miles, you will take exit 27 toward US-19. After traveling 40 miles, you will take exit 67 for Bryson City. In 0.33 miles, take a slight right onto veterans blvd that will become highway 19. In 0.09 miles turn right onto slope street and then the first right onto Mitchell St. From here you will see the train depot on your right and the main parking area on your left.
AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In Tennessee
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ike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Tennessee! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region this November and December. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-old-rust. AMERICAN PICKERS is produced by Cineflix Productions for History. New episodes air Wednesdays at 9pm EST on History.
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The Keddrain “KD” Bowen Interview
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ave you ever met someone and then kept on finding out incredible things about them time and again? My friend Keddrain “KD” Bowen is that guy. From martial arts degrees and awards to college football and business success, this man of God is leading an exceptional life. I met KD almost two years ago and you need to meet him as well. Take a few minutes and read the interview I have started calling “KD 101.” BRIAN: KD, thanks for taking time to talk with me. I want to start by asking about your experience growing up. Where did you grow up and how did your childhood shape you? KD: Brian, thanks for interviewing me. I grew up in a small town called Little Washington on the coast of North Carolina. I was raised by my mom and step-dad. I spent the summers with my dad in Durham, North Carolina. While with my dad, I studied karate in his dojo. I started playing sports around the age of 10. I also played football and basketball. At the age of 13, I had two black belts in karate and over 75 awards. In middle school and high school, I was the captain of my football and basketball teams. I received All-State in football and All-State and All-American in track and field. My childhood shaped me with a drive to be the best that I can be and to believe that, with God, nothing shall be impossible. (Luke 1:37) My mom and grandma always made me feel loved, so I always felt a drive to not let them down. BRIAN: The region we live in is truly unique in a lot of ways and I know you love a lot of things about it because you choose to live here. What is it about this region that makes us special in your view? KD: This region is so beautiful in so many ways. I love living here! After living in California for a couple of years, it was hard to adjust to this area. One of the things my football coach from Tusculum College used to say was “all the city you need is in Johnson City”. Fifteen years later, I’m still here. It’s a great place to raise a family and start a business. The people of this area are willing to help other people out in a time of need. I love the beautiful mountains here, and the food is really good, too. BRIAN: Faith is a huge part of life for a lot of folks in this region. How does your faith impact who you have become and how you live each day? KD: Another reason why I love this region is because the people here love the Lord. Everyday that the Good Lord gives you is a day to lift up His name. Your testimony does not happen when everything is going good. It happens when things are not going well. I have not always had it easy from school to getting a job. I have always remembered to keep a smile on face, do my best, trust God, and all things will work out just as God planned. My goal each day is to just win the day, put a smile on someone’s face, let them know that God loves them, and that he has a plan for their life. BRIAN: I LOVE this part of your story! It is very easy for people to look at successful individuals and think it was easy or accomplished overnight. You have worked extremely hard for a very long time to be successful at what you do. Tell a little about how you started and what it took. KD: I can tell you that it didn’t come overnight! Yes, I have worked extremely hard for a very long time to be successful at what I do. First, I had to find out what I didn’t want to be in life. After high school, I worked at a local factory with many of my family members. I worked third shift for about a year. I told my mother that I respected her hard work in taking care of me by working at the factory but this work wasn’t what I wanted to do with my life. I had a baby right out of high school so I had to work. God blessed me with an opportunity to play football in California at Ventura College. Then, I got a scholarship to play at Tusculum College in Greeneville. I graduated with a degree in Sports Management in 2003. After that, I started looking for a job with no luck. But, I knew that God didn’t bring me this far to leave me. It was a very difficult time because I felt that I had done what God put on my heart and I kept getting denied in job interviews. So, I took some of my graduation gift money ($300) to invest in urban clothing to sell. I started selling clothing out of the trunk of my car. This went on for about three months. I pitched the idea to mall management about setting up a kiosk to sell my clothing. I was denied at least six times. I think they finally got tired of me asking and agreed to give me a chance at my own business. I opened KD Urban Wear on a kiosk in the Johnson City Mall. I sold clothing for two years before changing the name to Fanatics 101. Sports merchandise became my new product. I love sports, so selling it game natural. I was a young business owner with a dream and little money. You can’t have a million dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic. My mom and dad always taught me work hard and trust God. It’s
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Greg Dennis, K.D. Bowen (Fanatics 101), Mister Jennings and Calvin Talford. (Photo Credit, Steve Haas) great to celebrate success but it is very important to learn the lessons of failure. BRIAN: You have so much going on with business that it is hard to keep up with you! Will you take just a minute and let folks know what you have going on and how they can find out more? KD: I do have a lot going on with business especially this time of year. I spend most of my time running two stores in two states and having another business called Appville 101, where we make apps for smartphones, websites, and SEOs. But, I still have to find time to spend with my wife and kids. I love playing with my kids and going on trips with my wife. We all love attending sporting events. I’m very thankful for my wife. She does so much for our family. I also try to find time for community involvement like coaching my kids’ teams and serving at my church, Calvary Church. I am involved in FCA, Integrity Network Group (Vice President), Johnson City Chamber, Kingsport Chamber, Emmaus Community, United Way of Washington Co. and Big Wigs for Susan G. Koman. Fanatics 101 is located on the lower level of The mall at Johnson City next to Hallmark and The Asheville Mall next to Gap. You can go to Fanatics101.com or Appville101.com to find out more about my businesses or email me at Keddrain@Appville101.com.
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HOEDOWN PLANNED TO BENEFIT 2-1-1/CONTACT CONCERN
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hoedown, complete with music, food, and fun is being held to benefit 2-1-1/Contact Concern of Northeast Tennessee on Saturday, November 5th. The event will be at the beautiful Hoovanna Farm on Cooks Valley Road in Kingsport. Beginning at 6:00 pm, guests can enjoy chili with all the fixings and dance to the toe-tapping sounds of the Catalyst band. We will offer both live and silent auctions during the evening. Guests can bid on some great items such as vacation getaways, golf opportunities, holiday gift baskets, and more. “This event has historically been our most successful fundraiser, and just as importantly, everyone who attends loves the event. It’s a beautiful and unique venue, and a fun way to raise money for a great cause. No black tie events for us—wear your cowboy boots, comfortable clothes and enjoy a great evening in a beautiful barn! There will be plenty of entertainment, and our goal is to have a terrific, fun event while also raising awareness and funds for our organization,” says Margaret Counts, Executive Director of 2-1-1/Contact Concern. Sponsors as of press date include Wellmont Health System, Eastman Credit Union, and Rodefer Moss. Hoedown tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling 246-2273 or emailing info@ contactconcern.org. 2-1-1/Contact Concern of Northeast Tennessee trains volunteers to answer helpline calls12 hours per day. Committed to confidentiality, these volunteers listen and provide information, support, and referrals to area agencies for a variety of caller needs. Abuse situations, loneliness, depression, temporary financial assistance, medical direction, support group information, and many other needs are addressed. If needed, callers can receive crisis intervention or a daily reassurance call. 2-1-1/Contact handles approximately 13,000 calls annually as well as providing answering services for a domestic violence shelter. Anyone in Sullivan, Hawkins, Johnson, and Hancock Counties can receive assistance by just dialing 2-1-1 or 423-246-2273. The United Way of Greater Kingsport, area Community Chests, and the public provide support for the organization. “We are grateful for the generosity of the communities we serve,” says Counts. “Our neighbors are willing to help each other. Support of 2-1-1/Contact is one way to ensure all who need help get help, and no one has to face their problems alone.” For more information, visit www.contactconcern.org, or call 423-246-2273.
FUNNY . . . continued from page 11 consisting of accompanist Kasie Shelnutt and percussionist David Price, as well as bassist Jeff Elkins and woodwind instrumentalist Keri Savell. Tusculum College Arts Outreach Costume Director Barbara Holt has assembled a collection of classic Romanesque costumes that pop with color and texture. Audiences will be transported to the ancient city by the set, designed by Arts Outreach Technical Director Frank Mengel. Its columns, balconies and archways serve as perfect backdrop for the wild, physical comedy in the musical. Stage managers for the production are Tusculum College Arts Outreach volunteers Suzanne Greene and Jim Holt. The show is being presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International and is supported in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission. Tickets may be reserved by calling Tusculum College Arts Outreach at 423-798-1620 or by emailing Arts Outreach Coordinator and Box Office Manager Jennifer Hollowell at jhollowell@tusculum.edu. Tickets will also be available at the box office on the night of the performances, payable by cash or check only. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (60 and over), and $5 for children (12 and under). For more information regarding this production or other Arts Outreach programming, please call 423-798-1620, visit arts.tusculum.edu or the Arts Outreach page on facebook.
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things to do
use one of the shared instruments, and bring a portable chair if you can. Held rain or shine April through October. Do Something BIG Bringing Hope Through Join the Facebook group for Mentoring: Big Brothers Big Sisters more information and event Have you ever wondered potential volunteers. Stringent notifications: www.facebook. how you can do something safeguards are in place to as- com/groups/drumming.in.tri. BIG to make a difference in the sure that all parties are safe. cities.tn/ life of a child in need? Some- Volunteer and parent engagetimes just having someone to ment and training also play a Johnson City Improv talk with can turn a path of big role. Games Meetup hopelessness into one of surAnyone wanting to find out Varying Times and Locations vival. That’s one of the compel- more about Big Brothers Big Have fun and laugh your way ling premises behind the work Sisters of Greater Tri-Cities to better relationships, more of Big Brothers Big Sisters of should contact the office by self-confidence, and an easier Greater Tri-Cities. Spending 2 calling 423-247-3240, or visit- life. It’s kind of like a playdate to 4 hours a month with an at- ing TennesseeBig.org.3, 2016. for adults, with very practirisk youth can help them im- Free. Info: www.folkheritage. cal applications. Newcomprove in school, their behavior org or (828)258-6101 x345. ers are always welcome. This and their self-esteem. group plays improvisational Our local Big Brothers Big Johnson City Commu- games in a safe environment Sisters office is part of one of nity Drum Circle to: lighten up, become better the oldest and largest youth Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm listeners, move our bodies (a mentoring organizations in the Farmer’s Market Pavilion @ little, at least), be present in the United States. It’s a system that Founders Park moment, build collaboration has been proven to work and A free, fun, and family-friend- skills, be spontaneous, enhance transforms the lives of children ly rhythmic experience for ev- creativity, meet new people, who might not otherwise ever erybody (not just musicians). and more. No experience necget the support they need to Come and drum, dance, hoop, essary… these are all beginnergrow and successfully meet blow bubbles, make a joyful level games designed to allow life’s challenges. noise, or just hang out and soak maximum participation. Get Child-volunteer matches in the grooves. No experience more information and sign are made based on in-depth or talent necessary. All ages up for events on Meetup.com: and comprehensive interview- and skill levels are welcome. www.meetup.com/Johnsoning with parents, children and Bring a rhythm instrument or City-Improv-Games-Meetup/ Cryptogram: And again: No more gods! no more gods! Man is King, Man is God! - But the great Faith is Love! Drop Quote: “If wrinkles must be written upon your brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should not grow old.”
Food for Fines & Pet Food for Fines
The Washington County Libraries are accepting donations of food for area food banks during the month of November in lieu of collecting fines for overdue materials. The Jonesborough Library will be donating their collections to the Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association’s Food Pantry (JAMA). The Gray Library is collecting for the Gray Community Chest Food Pantry. The foods needed are assorted canned food items (fruit, vegetables, meat, etc.), dried beans, cereal, peanut butter, rice and pasta, cereals, boxed dinners. Also included are baby formula and baby food. Remember though, we cannot accept glass containers, perishable food, or out-of-date items. Both libraries are also doing a Pet Food for Fines drive. Donations will go to Good Samaritan Ministries Pet Food Pantry. We can accept canned cat/dog food, cat litter, bagged food (small bags preferred), treats, and potty- pads. No open packages please! For each qualified item donated, $1.00 in fines will be forgiven. Payment for lost or damaged library materials and processing fees are not included in the program. Even if you do not have fines, please donate! There are many in our communities that depend on these services.
DONATIONS NEEDED!
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Good Samaritan Ministries is a local, non- profit organization that provides for the emergency needs for the homeless and low income individuals and families in eight counties. We are restocking our food pantry weekly to meet the needs of the less fortunate. Items such as canned foods, beans, mac & cheese, peanut butter, soups, flip top canned snacks, etc. are needed now. We are beginning reservations for Christmas and Thanksgiv-
ing food boxes and really need your help and support for that mission. Can you help today? Please call Good Samaritan Ministries at 928-0288, drop off at 100 N. Roan Street, Johnson City or learn more at www. goodsamjc.org. Help us feed the homeless and hungry.
ETSU’s Campus Rec and Child Study Center to host Homecoming 5K race The East Tennessee State University Department of Campus Recreation and the Child Study Center will host a Homecoming 5K race on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. The course will begin and end at the Wayne G. Basler Center for Physical Activity. Online registration and a map of the course are available at Campus Recreation’s website, http://www.etsu. edu/students/campusrec/, the Child Study Center’s site at http://www.etsu.edu/coe/ child/center/ or at the race. Entry fees are discounted until the day of the race. Preregistered ETSU individuals are $12 and ETSU families are $35. Non-ETSU affiliated individuals are $20 and non-ETSU families are $45. The first 50 registrants will receive Homecoming T-shirts. Fee payment may be made at http://ow.ly/ RNCQV. An obstacle course for children and families will be offered at 2:45 p.m. outside the Center for Physical Activity. The race will be held rain or shine and all proceeds will benefit the Child Study Center. For further information, call Campus Recreation at 423-4397980 or campusrec@etsu.edu or the Child Study Center at 423-439-4888 or childstudycenter@etsu.edu.4458.
pets of the week
Buddy is a five year old Persian. He is neutered and up to date on all vaccines. A beautiful kitty!
Sweetie Pie is a year old female. She is spayed and up to date on all vaccines! She is well named!! 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 | November 1, 2016 | 29
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A KEYBOARD PLAYER PAYS TRIBUTE TO ELECTRIC GUITARS
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hen I began my musical journey so many years ago—“back in the day”—I dreamed of playing the guitar. When that dream turned into a nightmare when I couldn’t get the hang of playing the “F” Chord, I searched for a less painful way of learning to play a musical instrument. When my parents made the decision to rent a Hammond Organ to see if that might do the trick, my search was over. I became a keyboard player and haven’t looked back since. However, I have still retained my passion for the guitar after all these years, and count guitarists among my favorite musicians. A list of my electric guitar idols runs the gamut from jazz greats like Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, and George Benson to rock and blues practitioners like Link Wray, Duane Eddy, Jimi Hendrix, and Steve Vai. Of course, I still idolize Chet Atkins, because he is in so many ways the “glue” that holds the history of the electric guitar together. I could compile an equally extensive list of my favorite acoustic guitarists, but I am limiting myself to electric guitarists this time around. As I write, I am thinking of the framed picture of The Ventures (with their signature Mosrite guitars) that hung on the wall beside my Hammond Organ during my formative years at Kelly’s Motel; I was a member of The Ventures Fan Club at the time, and used this iconic guitar instrumental group for inspiration as I learned to play the organ. Go figure. As you might recall, I wrote a column in September about the new Ron Howard film, “Eight Days A Week: The Touring Years,” which is fascinating chronicle about The Beatles’ time on the road before they evolved into a studio-only band. When we think of The Fab Four in concert, we can barely hear the music over the constant screaming of their fans, but we can clearly see their guitars—Paul’s Hofner bass, George’s Gretsch Chet Atkins lead guitar, and John’s Rickenbacker rhythm guitar. And, yes, we should include Ringo’s Ludwig drum kit, but that is perhaps the subject of a yet-to-be-written column. The history of the electric guitar is not only a history of a sound that defined much of our history, but is also the history of a certain look. The look of rock and roll, we can say, is just as important as the sound. Last week I devoted my column to a book that examined American history through the lens of haunted places, and this week I want to make you aware of a just-published book that uses another lens to examine history as a guitar-driven narrative. If you’re looking for a perfect Christmas present for that hard-to-please guitar player or guitar aficionado on your list, look no further. If you can’t buy him or her a new guitar, get them this book. The book in question is Brad Tolinski and Alan Di Perna’s PLAY IT LOUD: AN EPIC HISTORY OF THE STYLE, SOUND, AND REVOLUTION OF THE ELECTRIC GUITAR which I have just purchased and haven’t yet read. That’s correct—I’m about to draw your attention to the review of an unread book. I’m sure I’m not the only one who as done this. Of course, I do plan on reading this book from
cover to cover, but I can’t wait to share my enthusiasm for the thrill of having it within arm’s reach as I write this. Carlos Santana’s Foreword to this study of the intersection of musical instruments and social history summarizes it’s central thesis: “Brad and Alan get inside the note of the political and cultural significance of the guitar [because] the guitar symbolizes rebellion, liberation, and freedom of expression. It is a doorway through which we can profoundly touch people’s hearts and souls and change lives.” He goes on to say that the story of the electric guitar’s convoluted evolution unfolds against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the cultural upheavals of the Fifties and Sixties, and the movement to a more just society that has come to characterize (and fragment) our most recent history. In short, the “guitar created a voice for the voiceless, bringing their lives to ours.” Tolinski and Di Perna have chosen to tell their story of historical change by focusing on the role played by twelve guitars and their inventors and players. These instruments and players frame a much larger story and function as “evocative objects”—those material objects that make our history come alive in ways that are often missed by traditional narratives. In fact, I have a collection of books that focus on evocative objects like automobiles, maps, and artworks to tell larger stories. I am proud to add this one to my collection. These twelve electric guitars—George Beauchamp’s prototypical “Frying Pan” (1937), Charlie Christian’s Gibson ES-150, Les Paul’s “Log,” Leo Fender’s first “Electric Standard Guitar,” Chet Atkins’ orange Gretsch, Freddie King’s Gibson Les Paul goldtop, George Harrison’s Rickenbacker 360/12, Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 Fender Stratocaster (which sold at auction for two million dollars thirty years later), Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstrat,” Steve Vai’s Ibanez JEM1V-EVO, Carlos Santana’s Paul Reed Smith, and Jack White’s 1964 Montgomery Ward Airline (purchased from a thrift shop)—all have fascinating and riveting stories to tell, and I can’t wait to immerse myself in them. The book’s final chapter speculates on the future of the electric guitar. Will it, as many have said, succumb to the onslaught of the digital world of “virtual instruments,” becoming a relic of a bygone age, or will it continue to evolve with the times? Needless to say, Tolinski and Di Perna side with the latter, and offer their thoughts on the past and the future: “. . . the electric guitar’s versatility and adaptability make it a highly likely candidate for survival in the Darwinian mechanics of musical evolution [because all] musical instruments mutate over time.” In the case of the electric guitar, it’s evolution from “frying pan” and Stratocaster to Les Paul and Montgomery Ward (and every stop in between and beyond) is a story of tenacity in the face of rapid and often transformative change. Don’t worry—we haven’t heard the last notes from the electric guitar yet. Join me in reading this very important and entertaining book. And stay tuned for future recommendations from the Kelly’s Place Bookshelf. See you next week. theloaferonline.com | November 1, 2016 | 31
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