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Volume 30 • Issue #41
happenings
Publisher Luci Tate
4 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Editor Graphic Arts Director Don Sprinkle
6 One Dance At A Time 7 “Something Wicked This Way Comes”
Cover Design Bill May
9 “The Mousetrap”
Advertising Dave Carter Patti Barr Sam Jones Shawn Hale Coco Enriquez
11 Arts In The Park
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10 “It’s Who You Know” 12 ‘At Play In The Fields Of Our Stuff’ 13 Blue Highway Benefit Concert 14 Sam Morrow @ Acoustic Coffeehouse
columns & reviews 22 Stargazer 23 24 24 26 27 28 35 39
- Visit To Shangri-La On Titan Proxima B Centauri Skies This Week Batteries Not Included - This Is My Boomstick! The Casual Word - Bristol Eyed Pop Life - Ben-Hur The Trivial Traveler - Say Wha? Appalachian Wanderers - Old Sugarlands Trail Lock, Stock & Barrel - Two-Foot Drill Kelly’s Place - The Fine Art Of Tablescaping
15 The Americans @ Bristol Rhythm & Roots 16 Forlorn Strangers @ Bristol Rhythm & Roots 16 ‘Firefall’ Story Of Comets, Meteors, Asteroids 17 Peabo Bryson @ NPAC 25 Sorghum Making Festival 29 Discover Hendersonville, NC 30 Tim Lowry To Perform 31 Jonesborough Contra Dance 32 The Zombie Apocalypse 33 Annual “Squashtober Fest” 36 Things To Do 37 Pets Of The Week 38 Classifieds
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Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival is an electrifying music experience that features the very best roots music. Held annually the third weekend in September in historic downtown Bristol TN/VA, the three-day music is amped to the beat of Appalachia’s past, present, and future. The Festival digs down deep into the roots of the traditional Appalachian sound and lifts its branches to new heights. It all happens in the heart of the Birthplace of Country Music.
Buddy Guy • Indigo Girls • Houndmouth • Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn Marty Stuart Keller Williams • Anderson East • Hayes Carll • Darrell Scott Band Cracker • Steep Canyon Rangers • Scythian Mike Farris • Unknown Hinson • Michael Daves & Friends featuring Tony Trischka • HONEYHONEY Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown • Balsam Range • Larry Sparks • Noah Gundersen • Hot Club of Cowtown Joe Purdy • Ulali Project • Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out • Folk Soul Revival • Jill Andrews • Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley • Liz Vice • The Lonely Biscuits • Roadkill Ghost Choir • Ryley Walker • Elliot Root Mipso •Front Country • EmiSunshine • The Derailers • Horseshoes & Hand Grenades • Wild Reeds Seth Walke •Woody Pines • The Americans • Los Colognes • Blair Crimmins and the Hookers David Peterson & 1946 • Forlorn Strangers • Mountain Faith • The Mantras • Becky Buller
David Gans • Dave Eggar • Aaron Lee Tasjan • The Harris Brothers • Levi Lowrey • Ed Snodderly The Way Down Wanderers • The Tillers • The Midatlantic Annabelle’s Curse • this mountain • Amythyst Kiah • Bill & the Belles • Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project • C2 and the Brothers Reed • Clear Plastic Masks Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats • Ben Gilmer • Chris Jamison • • Logan Fritz and The Redux The Successful Failures • Carson Peters & Iron Mountain • Natasha Borzilova • Ancient Cities Avers • Dead Horses • BRUNS • A Great Disaster • Adam Lawson • Banjo Banditas • Beth Snapp • Billy Crawford Band Boots on the Ground • The Boys • •Breaking Tradition • Brushy Rides • Carol Torch Torricelli • Carolina Catskins The Comet Conductors • Corbin Hayslett • The Corklickers • Cumberland River • Demon Waffle • Dexter Ramey & Friends Dirk Quinn Band Dori Freeman • Ed Young & Friends • Eli Fox • Shady Appalachia • Empty Bottle String Band • Fox Run Gary Hensley Jr. the grand shell game • H.B. Beverly • Handsome and the Humbles Hello Stranger ft. Dale Jett • The Honey Badgers Indighost • Jana Saltz • Jesse Kramer • Jim Lloyd • Kacey Buchanan • The Kindest People • The Kodiak Brotherhood • Latrelle Liam Purcell • The Local Honeys • Marble City Shooters • Mark Webb • Marshall Ballew • Mic Harrison and The High Score Monster Atlantic • Old Heavy Hands • Pale Root • Paul Lee Kupfer • PJ Steelman • Pointer Brothers • Possum Creek Playboy Rob Nance and The Lost Souls • Scratch River Sigean • Steve Gilbert • Symphony Rags • Tennessee Stifflegs • Travis Atwel Trevor McKenzie • West End String Band • Wires and Wood • Wise Old River • The Worthless Son-in-Laws
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5K ROAD RACE & 2 MILE FUN WALK
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016, 8AM This year all racers will meet at Anderson Park at the intersection of Anderson and Martin Luther King Blvd. 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., 2 Mi Fun Walk starts at 8:05 a.m. Please note that registration fee does not include a complimentary single day pass to the festival. Race day registration is from 6:30am to 7:30am. Early packet pick up and late registration will be held at 801 State Street (former Hayes Furniture building) on Thursday, September 15, 4pm–7pm. King/Queen race: SFTC members receive extra pre-registration discount ($1 min.)
YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – 10AM Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum Bristol Rhythm and Capo’s Music Store, LLC unite once more for the 3rd Annual Youth Music Competition. The competition is open to youth ages 5-18 playing the Banjo, Fiddle/Violin, Guitar, or Mandolin. Pre-registration is strongly suggested since each category is limited to 25 participants. Prizes will be awarded immediately after the contest on Saturday, September 19 to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place finishers of each instrument category. If you have any questions please contact Amy at Capo’s Music Store 276525-1880 or caposmusicstoremarketing@gmail.com, or the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Office 423-573-1927 or info@bristolrhythm.com.
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One Dance at a Time
Film documents creative process of Paul Taylor, to prepare local audience for October performance
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ubbed by Martha Graham as “the naughty boy of dance,” Paul Taylor is now considered one of the seminal artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since he became a professional dancer and choreographer in 1954, he has choreographed more than 150 dances. The documentary film Paul Taylor: Creative Domain follows Taylor through the casting and production of his 133rd dance, Three Dubious Memories, as his work continues to tackle some of society’s most topical issues, including war, spirituality, sexuality, morality and mortality. “Poems don’t always spell everything out you know,” Taylor says in one of the opening scenes of the film. “They leave room between the lines, and I think dance can be like that, too.” Mary B. Martin School of the Arts will present a free screening of Paul Taylor: Creative Domain on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium. The screening will be preceded by improvisational dance by the regional Mountain Movers Dance Company in the lobby of the auditorium.
Emmy award-winning filmmaker Kate Geis will attend and hold a Q&A after the film. A fan of the Oscar-nominated 1998 film Dancemaker, the story of Taylor’s life as an artist, Geis calls Creative Domain “the next chapter in documenting Mr. Taylor’s creative life.” “We worked with cinematographer Tom Hurwitz who filmed both Dancemaker and Creative Domain to cover new ground in this film, and that was Paul’s creative process,” says Geis, whose filmmaking career spans over 20 years and includes topics from Saturday Night Live to writer/ artist Eric Carle. “We wanted to make it the central story of this documentary. It is one that I think anyone who creates can relate to. His work ethic is very inspiring. “He is a private person in general and private about his creative process, so the opportunity to make a film focusing simply on how he makes a dance was a dream come true for everyone who worked on the film.” After more than 60 years at the helm of Paul Taylor Dance Company and now Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance program at Lincoln Center, Taylor continues to create two new dances a year. “He was 80 years old when we shot the film, and his greatest fulfillment was, and still is, time in the studio with his dancers creating new work. “He is an artist who regards himself as a craftsman rather than an icon.” In 1993, Taylor added the six-member Taylor 2 to his legendary dance company, to perform
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SUPERNATURAL EFFECTS ABOUND IN RAY BRADBURY’S “SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES”
United States Professional Debut at Barter Theatre Promises to Thrill
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ong before there was Stephen King, Ray Bradbury was crafting imaginative stories of fantasy and fright masterfully intertwined with family-friendly morals. Now, Bradbury’s famous tale, “Something Wicked This Way Comes” opens at Barter Theatre September 16. Barter Theatre’s skillful use of special effects and brilliant costuming creates creepy nostalgia in “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Additionally, astounding artistry includes the use of prosthetics to turn actors into animals and sideshow freaks and replicate the 50 year-long aging process in only five minutes. Matt Martin, lead singer and guitarist with Asheville, NC-based band Holy Ghost Tent Revival, wrote the original score for Barter Theatre’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” “Something Wicked This Way Comes” is set in late fall as two best friends, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, watch a mysterious carnival roll into town. Jim and Will are inexplicably drawn to the fairground filled with supernatural characters, like the sinister Mr. Dark, a two-headed lady, the Dust Witch and Mr. Pinhead. In “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Jim, Will and Will’s father struggle valiantly to save their town from the secrets and spells of Mr. Dark’s carnival, but will they find a solution in time? Director Richard Rose says, “Bradbury is a master at crafting a story that captures the struggle of being human.” Rose’s favorite lines from ‘Something Wicked This Way
Mr. Dark (Nick Koesters) looks out over his carnival and the town he holds captive.
Comes’ come from Mr. Holloway to his son, Jim: “Since when do you think being good meant being happy? Learn otherwise. Being good is a fearful occupation…. You work twice as hard to be the farmer as to be his hog.” Rose adds, “Bradbury, like no other before him, weaves a tale of good and evil that captures your imagination and takes you on an unforgettable journey.” The large cast of “Something Wicked This Way Comes” includes Rick McVey as Mr. Holloway, Barrett Guyton as his son, Will Holloway and Barrett Guyton as Will’s best friend Jim Nightshade along with Joseph Matthew Veale and other Barter Theatre favorites. The cast will also feature returning young ac-
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Dance . . . continued from page 6 and offer teaching opportunities in smaller venues around the globe. Taylor 2 will perform on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m., in ETSU’s Culp Auditorium, also sponsored by Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at ETSU. “With Paul Taylor: Creative Domain, we wanted to introduce the public to the man who is the source of the work they will see when the Paul Taylor 2 company comes to perform for us at ETSU in October,” says School of the Arts Director Anita DeAngelis. “I think the film is a perfect way to meet Mr. Taylor,” Geis says, “to experience his wit, his humor, and creative energy before his second company, Taylor 2, comes to town next month. When you meet the man, you will get a sense of the creative force in the work you see on stage.” Taylor, his creative process – the guarded and unguarded moments – and his work are all intentionally accessible to the average viewer, Geis says. In fact, Taylor calls his approach “bluecollar,” the filmmaker says. Despite Taylor’s down-to-earth approach, the documentary does have its elements of mystery and magic. “Unlike many dance documentaries, Paul Taylor: Creative Domain doesn’t fetishize every aspect of the dancer’s day,” says The Washington Post. “It zeroes in on a mystery. The mystery is how Taylor, one of the greatest modern-dance choreographers, uses a simple formula of people plus time to make a work of art that pulls you in like an undertow.” “One of the pleasures of this film is its perfect pacing,” says reviewer Sarah Kaufman. “The percussive music is reflected in
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quick behind-the-scenes shots of makeup and costume-changing; just snatches of how the dancers prepare, filmed in close-up, so their bodies resemble abstract art.” In the auditorium lobby from 6:30-7 p.m., Mountain Movers Dance Company will set the stage for the film with its own form of visual artistry, performing “movement from both shared phrases we all know, and movement created on the spot through guided improvisations,” says Mountain Movers Director Jen Kintner. “The improvisation is just to allow folks to see that modern dance is not only on big concert stages and created in big cities … We will have structured improvisations that use that space, allowing us to interact with each other and to create new movement in the moment.” For more information on Paul Taylor: Creative Domain, visit www.paultaylorcreativedomain.com, and for more on Mountain Movers Dance Company, visit http://www.mountainmoversdance.com. For information about ETSU Mary B. Martin School of the Arts or this film, call 423-439-TKTS (8587) or visit www.etsu. edu/martin.
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Art Classes
Arts Depot, Abingdon
www.abingdonartsdepot.org
Creating Alcohol Inks: Instructor: Joyce Samuel Saturday, September 17, 11-am to 3 pm • Cost $45.00. Youth to adults will enjoy a fun day using vibrant Alcohol Inks to create one -of-a-kind pictures. Pre-Registration required. No experience necessary! Materials list on web site
The Greeneville Theatre Guild presents
“The mousetrap”
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his month, the Greeneville Theatre Guild brings the longest-running play in theatrical history to the stage of the Capitol Theatre in historic downtown Greeneville, TN. Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap opened in the West End of London in 1952, and been running continuously since then, with its 25,000th performance taking place in November 2012. Steve Schultz, directing his second show for the GTG, has assembled a wonderful ensemble cast to present the murder mystery. A murder is announced on the radio, but the new owners of Monkswell Manor are too busy getting the place ready for their first guests as innkeepers. Giles & Mollie Ralston, played by Chris Graf and Brenda Litchfield, are worried that the blizzard outside might keep their guests from arriving. Christopher Wren, played by Zach Gass is the first to arrive, and his peculiar nature makes the Ralstons uncomfortable. Next comes Mrs. Boyle, played by Pam Gosnell, who is unhappy with most everything and everyone. Major Metcalf, played by Josh Beddingfield, and Miss Casewell, played by Melody Tunnell, are the next two guests to arrive, and more details of the recent murder are revealed. Then an unexpected guest arrives, claiming his car has overturned in a snowdrift. Dave Hutton portrays the surprise visitor, Mr. Paravicini, who is just happy to have found somewhere to get out of the snowstorm. The following day, when Detective Trotter, played by Jonathan Cook, arrives, things begin to stir. Do these seemingly unrelated people have anything in common? When one of them turns up dead, there are more questions than answers! Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings, Sept. 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday afternoons, Sept. 18 and 25 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, and children, available at www.greenevilletheatreguild.org, by calling 423470-2792, at Catalyst Coffee Company, or at the door.
johnson city public library instagram contest: OUT & ABOUT WITH MY JCPL BOOK The Johnson City Public Library’s first Instagram contest, “Out & About With My JCPL Book,” starts on Monday, September 19. Participants are encouraged to take a photograph of a library book borrowed from the Johnson City Public Library “out and about” anywhere they enjoy reading, post the image on their Instagram account, and tag it with #jcplinstagramcontest to submit their entry to the library’s Instagram accounts @johnsoncitypubliclibrary or @jcplteens. Only one entry can be submitted per person and must be posted by October 3. Photographs will be displayed in the library’s Galleria from October 5 through October 26, and contest winners will be given prizes at a reception held in the Galleria on Friday, October 7 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, go to www.jcpl.net/jcplinstagramcontest. To learn more about this and other upcoming events, visit the library’s events calendar at www.jcpl.net, like the library’s Facebook page, or follow the library on Twitter or Instagram. For more information call 423-434-4454.
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“It’s Who You Know” with Chambers Stevens to visit Kingsport, TN. at The Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre on September 22, 2016 The Most Unique Entertainment Concept to Hit Theatres in Decades
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averick Entertainment Partners, LLC presents America’s Storyteller and Tennessee native, Chambers Stevens for a special performance September 22, 2016 at The Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre in Kingsport, TN. Stevens provides audiences with a rare first person journey through the “Human Side of Celebrity” in his Award Winning one man show, “It’s Who You Know”. Stevens a veteran actor, renowned acting coach and playwright reveals his own lighthearted, sometimes
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hilarious, personal encounters with some of Tinsel Town’s biggest and most powerful star power during his 25 plus years as a Hollywood insider. The premise for the show (originally titled “Close Encounters of the Celebrity Kind”) began in Steven’s youth growing up just outside Nashville, TN. where he was neighbors with the Mandrell Sisters, took acting classes with Faith Hill and had his Little League Baseball team sponsored by Johnny Cash. Upon making the move to Hollywood his circle of celebrity friends and associates broadened to the point that he knows most “everybody that’s anybody” in the business. During a fast paced non-stop 80-90 minute run the show involves Stevens picking a card each with the name of a well known celebrity from about 100 scattered across the stage and reveling the audience with anywhere from 30 to 40 true to life humorous anecdotes. Adding to the intrigue the celebrities discussed for each performance are chosen at random. Therefore, no two shows are the same. Steven’s presentation combines razor sharp improvisational and comedic skills with his description of actual events. This isn’t tabloid nor scandal material, just good clean fun offering the public an unscripted glimpse into the offstage, everyday lives of celebrities. It’s an upbeat fun ride that delivers an enjoyable laugh filled evening at the theater. “It’s Who You Know” written and performed by Chambers Stevens is produced by Maverick Entertainment Partners, LLC. Tickets are available on line through the shows website. www. itswhoyouknowontour.com or www.maverickentertainmentpartners.com . Tickets are $ 14 and available at the door. Discounts are available for groups over 10. Must be purchased in advance. Call 615734-9932.
Arts In The Park
“Art In The Heart of Hamblen County”
Guy Gilchrist, Artist, Author and Cartoonist of “ Nancy” & Aurora Harrison Bull, Oil Painter To Headline Arts In The Park on September 17
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he 10th Annual Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” a visual and performing arts event, will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2016, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Park, located at 350 West Ninth North Street, Morristown, Tennessee. International Award-Winning Cartoonist of the “Nancy” Comic Strip, Guy Gilchrist, Artist, Author, and Cartoonist, will headline Arts In The Park. At the age of 24, Guy Gilchrist was hand-selected by Jim Henson to create The Muppets Comic Strip that was ultimately printed worldwide daily in 660-plus newspapers from 1981 to 1986. Throughout the years, Gilchrist set his hand to such notable cartoons as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, Fraggle Rock and The Pink Panther as well as being instrumental in the creation of The Muppet Babies. Gilchrist took over the iconic Nancy comic strip in 1995 with 2015 marks his twentieth year drawing the strip. Syndicated internationally in 80 countries and some 400 newspapers, Nancy has a viewership of 57 million readers. In 2013 Gilchrist unveiled a one-of-a-kind exhibit, Nancy Loves Nashville, at the Nashville International Airport during which the location of Three Rocks (the town where Nancy, Sluggo, Aunt Fritzi and the other members of the Nancy strip live) was revealed to be a suburb just outside of Nashville. Gilchrist has been recognized and honored internationally for his creativity and authorship. He was awarded the National Cartoonist Society’s highly coveted Reuben Award in 1997 and in 1998 the Society honored him for Best Magazine and Book Illustrator in connection with Gilchrist’s work on Night Lights and Pillow Fights – Book One and Book Two. Also with respect to Night Lights and Pillow Fights, Gilchrist was awarded the Bank Street Award for Best Book of the Year – 1998. Gilchrist is a threetime award winner of the Best Book of the Year from the International Reading Council of the United Nations, for the Tiny Dinos book series. The Tiny Dinos series was among the top bestselling books at Walden Books. A strong supporter of charities and children, Gilchrist has been honored for his contributions by Vanderbilt Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Hartford Children’s Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals, and The Angelus. An active supporter and voice for the military and veterans’ causes, Gilchrist has been honored by the armed forces and veterans organizations for his support and work. Additional information on Guy Gilchrist and his work may be obtained at www.nancyandsluggo.com.or by contacting info@guygilchristmanagement.com Aurora Harrison Bull, an oil painter and artist for over 40-plus years, and an instructor, from Maynardville, Tennessee, is the featured premiere Guest Artist. One look at Aurora’s paintings and you’ll know that she is a lover of nature and wildlife. Often inspired by her surroundings, Aurora’s work can capture a perfect moment in time and place it on canvas for all to see. In 1968 she tried her hand at oils and it was love at first sight. Aurora likes the fact that she is able to capture a three-dimensional quality with oils. It’s more like sculpting with paint. She has had no formal training (college) other than periodic workshops, which mostly consisted of other mediums. Aurora teaches Art classes at her home studio and for the last 10 years she has also conducted classes at the Fountain City Art Center in North Knoxville. Aurora used to travel from New Mexico to the Carolina’s and Florida to Michigan doing as many as 14 Juried Art Festivals a year. Reaching retirement age she has slowed down to 5 or 6 nationwide shows now. The recipient of many awards and honors from juried exhibitions, Aurora shares her knowledge and experience by conducting workshops and demonstration. Her paintings hang in numerous corporate and private collections in the United States and Abroad. She has works in Japan, Israel, Argentina, Germany and Pakistan to name a few. To contact Aurora Harrison Bull and view some of her work visit her website at www.aurorasfineart. com or write Aurora Harrison Bull, 165 Autumns Way, Maynardville, TN 37807. In addition to the two featured artists, the one-day celebration of two-dimensional fine art, artistic photography, and sculpture; theater, music, and dance will be a day for
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Slocumb Galleries presents Ron Laboray’s ‘At Play in the Fields of Our Stuff’
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t Play in the Fields of Our Stuff,” a multimedia exhibit by North Carolina-based artist Ron Laboray, is on display at East Tennessee State University’s Slocumb Galleries through Sept. 16. Sponsored by ETSU’s Department of Art and Design and Slocumb Galleries in partnership with the Honors College, this exhibit includes a gallery talk and reception to be held Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Slocumb. Laboray explores visual narratives with experimental media, infusing contemporary art with humor and wit. His works have been described as a combination of “conceptual rigor, a lighthearted humor, and the beauty of a well-crafted object.” His glossy paintings, created using auto and surfboard enamels, “oscillate between concepts in abstract mapping and photographic representation” and may be treated as historical documents that “attempt to archive common cultural attitudes by focusing on popular culture.” Laboray is an assistant professor of painting and drawing in the School of Art and Design at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina. He holds his bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Illinois and his master of fine and other cities. Regular hours at Slocumb Galleries, located in Ball Hall at 232 Sherrod Drive on the ETSU camarts degree from Washington University, St. Louis. His works have been exhibited not only in Chicago, where he was formerly pus, are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with extended hours during receptions, Thursdays based, but also in St. Louis, Memphis, New York, Los Angeles until 6 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, contact Karlota Contreras-Koterbay at 423-483-3179 or contrera@etsu. edu. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346
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Blue Highway concert
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to benefit ETSU Cochlear Implant Clinic and Hearing Aid Bank
ast Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences is helping host a concert later this month featuring the bluegrass group, Blue Highway. The college has teamed up with the Tri-Cities non-profit organization, Waiting to Hear, to bring the popular bluegrass band to the Martha Street Culp Auditorium in ETSU’s D.P. Culp Center on Saturday, Sept. 17, as part of Waiting To Hear’s “Music to Our Ears” series. Waiting to Hear was created in 2013 to increase awareness about cochlear implants and to assist recipients, families and speech and hearing individuals. While hearing aids can be helpful for most people with hearing loss, there are some for whom hearing aids either do not help or help insufficiently. In such cases, cochlear implants are often an option. Cochlear implants can be provided for children as young as one-year old, as well as adults. At present, 40 percent of children born in the United States with significant congenital hearing loss have been successfully fit with cochlear implants. Only five percent of adults who are potential candidates have cochlear implants. Proceeds from the Blue Highway concert will be donated to ETSU’s Cochlear Implant Clinic and Hearing Aid Bank. According to Dr. Saravanan Elangovan, an associate professor in audiology and speech language pathology, the clinic currently sees approximately 50 cochlear implant patients, the majority of whom already have cochlear implants while the remaining patients have been identified as candidates for the implants and are in the process of getting them. Blue Highway was voted the Favorite Bluegrass Artist of All Time by read-
ers of Bluegrass Today. The Grammy-nominated group includes Tim Stafford, Gaven Largent, Shawn Lane, Wayne Taylor and Jason Burleson. The group, which began more than 20 years ago, will release its 11th studio album, “Original Traditional,” on Sept. 9, on Rounder Records. Tickets to the concert on Sept. 17 are $25 each. The concert begins at 7 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.waitingtohear.org. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-4398346. For more about Blue Highway, visit www.BlueHighwayBand.com.
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Sam Morrow Tours His New Album There Is No Map Breathing New Life Into Classic Country Music
Resident of Los Angeles by the way of Texas, Musician Sam Morrow’s had a busy year. Over the course of 15 months, he will have released his first two full length albums, a live in-thestudio EP with accompanying videos, be named an NPR “World Cafe Next” artist and play more than 100 shows, including an East Coast tour with blues legend John Mayall, kicking off The Bandit Town Festival and a successful SXSW. Now making his way to Nashville, TN for an appearance at the Americana Music Conference, Morrow will be taking to the road to promote his newest album, There Is No Map. “One of country’s most intriguing voices” - LA Weekly Wednesday, September 14th @ Acoustic Coffee House 8PM//No Cost 415 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Morristown Art Association Member artists and local artists to showcase, display, sell, and demonstrate their skills and talents. Local musicians, dancers, and actors/actresses will be featured on two stages. Groups to appear include Zuva Marimba Band, Old City Buskers, Y’uns Jug Band, Tommy White, Studio 180 Dance, Dale “Dancing Dragonfly” Woodruff, Ashlee Correll and Friends, and Jeremy Fritts. The music will include tunes from yesterday, jazz and blues, and innovative arrangements of familiar jazz, original and popular vocals; in addition to the classical, pop, and country. The day will also feature Fine art, exciting live demonstrations, roving entertainers, food and fun, art demonstrations, “Try Your Hand At Art,” an art walk, sidewalk chalk art opportunities, and various children’s art activities will add to the festival’s appeal. The Art Walk door prize drawing will include an Aurora Harrison Bull Painting & Guy Gilchrist Books. Admission to Arts In The Park is FREE. Parking is limited; but a shuttle bus will be available from Rose Center to the park. This Tenth Annual Arts In The Park is an event of the Morristown Art Association, Morristown Parks and Recreation, and Rose Center Council for the Arts. For more information, call Peggy Brewer, Chairman, at 423-312-8325, email pbrewer@charter.net; or visit www.morristownart.org.
Coming live, from Los Angeles:
THE AMERICANS
Sat., Sept. 17/Sunday Sept. 18: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, 416 State St., Bristol, TN The Americans play at 1:30 on the 17th, 2 pm on the 18th
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he Americans perform original rock & roll with deep roots in traditional American music. They have performed on the Late Show with David Letterman, twice joined Grammy and Oscar winner Ryan Bingham on national tours, and played the first dance at Reese Witherspoon’s wedding. They have backed up Nick Cave, Tim Robbins, and Lucinda Williams. This year the band is anticipating the release of I’ll Be Yours, their first fulllength studio album. Greil Marcus recently premiered the first single, “The Right Stuff” in Pitchfork; http://pitchfork.com/features/greil-marcus-real-life-rocktop-10/9852-stolen-tributes/#track-14097 Also coming this year: The Americans appear throughout American Epic, a four hour primetime PBS / BBC special produced by Jack White, Robert Redford, and T Bone Burnett, featuring Nas, Elton John, Alabama Shakes, and Willie Nelson (fall 2016). Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcbATyomETw Sneak peak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59wP0s21JKk The Americans recorded an original song for Hal Willner’s Son of Rogue’s Gallery (ANTI- Records), an album of sea chanties and pirate songs featuring Tom Waits, Keith Richards, and Iggy Pop, executive produced by Johnny Depp. Reviewing the album in Believer magazine, critic Greil Marcus wrote, “The Americans [are] led by Patrick Ferris, whose deep voice doesn’t sound like Richard Manuel’s but feels like it.” The Americans’ music is featured in the Michael Mann produced film Texas Killing Fields, starring Sam Worthington and Chloe Grace Moretz. The soundtrack includes two original songs, “Kiss Your Eyes” and “When The Blaze Is Blue.” theamericansmusic.com • facebook.com/theamericansmusic
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‘FireFall’ Planetarium Show tells story of comets, meteors, asteroids
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Friday, Sept. 16 • Bristol Rhythm & Roots Forlorn Strangers is a Nashville, TN based Americana quintet, with members hailing from the great states of Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania & Minnesota. The band is comprised of five songwriters, each having their own distinct sounds & styles that blend into one cohesive voice. Their music is rooted in family harmonies & flavored with guitars, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, & foot stomping percussion. www.forlornstrangers.com
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hroughout history, the impacts from comets and asteroids have mercilessly shaped Earth’s surface. Their story is told in “FireFall,” a free public Planetarium Show to be held at East Tennessee State University on Thursday, Sept. 15. “FireFall,” sponsored by the ETSU Department of Physics and Astronomy, was created by the Eastern Florida State College (formerly Brevard Community College) Planetarium and GeoGraphics Imaging. It is based on an original script by Philip Groce, who, along with Mike Harvey and Rita Moreno, narrates the production. “FireFall” describes objects from meteors – brilliant streaks in the night sky – to mountain-sized boulders hurling through space. “Terrifying and majestic, these invaders from space are capable of utter destruction, yet they have delivered life-giving water and most of the organic materials necessary for life,” according to the show’s creators. “Life on Earth owes its very existence to these denizens of the solar system, yet it could all be wiped out in an instant. This ceaseless firefall is our only tangible connection to the universe beyond and is an everpresent reminder of our own humble beginnings in the hostile environment of space.” Two showings are scheduled for 7 and 8 p.m. in the ETSU Planetarium, located on the top floor of Hutcheson Hall in room 207. Visitors may enter Hutcheson Hall at the east end of the building where the elevator is located, and may park without permits during the evening hours in either student or faculty/staff lots. For more information, contact Dr. Gary Henson, planetarium director, at 423-439-6906 or hensong@etsu.edu. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346.
Soulful Crooner Peabo Bryson to perform
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eabo Bryson, “King of the Balladeers,” will bring his beautifully rich and soaring voice to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 17th at 7:30 PM. Bryson, a two-time Grammy® Award winner knows how to caress a love lyric. He has demonstrated that on hit after heartfelt hit, including “Feel the Fire,” “I’m So Into You,” “Let the Feeling Flow,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” and “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again.” Songs for Disney animated films earned Bryson his Grammys®. In 1991, he collaborated with Celine Dion on “Beauty and the Beast,” the theme song for the movie of the same name. The next year, he teamed with Regina Belle on “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” for the movie Aladdin. Both songs won Academy Awards. Peabo Bryson has established himself as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter century. Bryson has prospered despite the passage of time and changes in popular musical trends. With 20 albums to his credit, Bryson has enjoyed an unprecedented, across-the-board level of international success; Peabo was the first artist in music history to have separate records topping four different charts. Don’t miss Peabo Bryson at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC) in historic downtown Greeneville, TN on Saturday, September 17th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $45 for orchestra level seating, $40 for mezzanine seating and $35 for balcony seats. Tickets may be purchased online at www.npacgreeneville.com, in person at the NPAC box office, or by calling 423-638-1679. This performance is sponsored by American Greetings. NPAC offers online seat selection with no processing or delivery fees. There is a $1.50 ticketing fee per ticket regardless of purchase method. The box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am until 5 pm. The 1150 seat performing arts center is located adjacent to the campus of Greeneville High School in Greeneville, TN. For venue information, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.npacgreeneville.com.
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- FRIDAY - Sept. 16th -
- TUESDAY - Sept. 13th -
RIVERS
TURKEY TRACKS TRIO
DOWNTOWN COUNTRY
SAMM BONES, DEADWOOD DRIFTERS, LUCKY PERM
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse at Jiggy Ray’s 6:30pm
- WEDNESDAY - Sept. 14th -
SAM MORROW
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHT w/ SCOTT TUCKER at Our House Restaurant
RIVERS
at The Harvest Table 6:30pm
- THURSDAY - Sept. 15th -
REBECCA FRAZIER at Bone Fire Smokehouse
HOLLY MCINTYRE & MICK KYTE at Capone’s
ADAM MCMILLAN (A little bit of everything) at Rainbow Asian Cuisine
ROB ICKES & TREY HENSLEY and WOODY PINES at Birthplace of Country Music Museum
THE BAND J4
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
- FRIDAY - Sept. 16th -
ADAM MCMILLAN
(A little bit of everything) at Hungry I Apex SHOOTER (Country, Classic Rock, Oldies) at Elizabethton Elks Lodge 9pm
CHRIS LONG
at O’Mainnin’s Pub 7pm
at Jiggy Ray’s 8pm at Capone’s
MAGNOLIA JUSTIC at JRH Brewing 7pm
BLUESMAN
at Bone Fire Smokehouse
CAROLINA REIGN
at Country Club Bar & Grill
STEEL CITY JUG SLAMMERS at Sleepy Owl Brewery 8pm
JOE CAT
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
- SATURDAY - Sept. 17th -
JUST BCUZ BAND (Rock) at Jiggy Ray’s 4pm JB5NDIME (Country, Honky Tonk, Americana) at Relay for Life of Unicoi County RAILROAD ANGELS (Old & New Country w/ a bit of bluegrass and pop) at LALA PA Looza - Cleeks Farm STAGECOACH (Classic & New Country, Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Bluegrass & Gospel) w/ RHYTHM REVUE at Silver Spur KIDS OUR AGE
(50’s - 90’s, rock n roll, country, a bit of everything) at Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival
EXIT 23
at Studio Brew
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS at Downtown Bristol
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CHRIS LONG / JEFF LANE at Yee Haw Brewing Co.
MIC HARRISON & THE HIGH SCORE at Machiavelli’s
GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE at Sleepy Owl Brewery 8pm
LIVE MUSIC
at Bone Fire Smokehouse
NEW BALLARDS BRANCH BOGTROTTERS at Carter Fold
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS at O’Mainnin’s Pub
KATE RHUDY
at The Hideaway 8pm
CAROLINA REIGN
at Country Club Bar & Grill
OPEN MIC
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
- SUNDAY - Sept. 18th -
WISE OLD RIVER IF BIRDS COULD FLY
Singer/Songwriter event featuring
JEFF LANE, SCOTTY MELTON, BETH SNAPP
at Downtown Bristol
DADA CABARET
at Damascus Brewery 7pm
at O’Mainnin’s Pub
at Studio Brew
at Peerless Restaurant 7pm
NOSTALGIA DUO
JUBAL
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS
STEELE COOKIN’ BAND JONATHAN SCALES LORD NELSON
at Downtown Bristol
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS
BEFORE THE STORM
at Founders Park - Johnson City 6pm
- SATURDAY - Sept. 17th -
at Studio Brew SIGEAN (Irish, Celtic) at State Line Bar & Grill
at The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room 8pm
at Yee Haw Brewing Co. 8pm
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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.
THE BAND J4
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS at State Line Bar & Grill
UNDER THE TABLE
at Painter Creek Marina & Grille
DOUG BRINEY
at Holiday Inn - Exit 7
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS CARROLL BROWN at Bone Fire Smokehouse
OPEN MIC
at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
- MONDAY - Sept.19th -
OPEN MIC at The Acoustic Coffeehouse
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Spotlight Directory Bone Fire Smokehouse at the Hardware 260 W Main St Abingdon Va 276/623-0037 Bristol Brewery 41 Piedmont Ave Bristol VA 276/ 608-1220 Bristol’s Pickin’ Porch 620 State St Bristol 423/573-2262 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 Country Club Bar & Grill 3080 W State St Bristol 423/844-0400 The Damascus Brewery 32173 Government Rd. Damascus VA 276/469-1069 The Dispensary 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine NC 828/765-0050 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 Kingsport Eagles 926 E. Stone Dr. Kingsport Macado’s Restuarnt 210 Broad St. Kingsport 423/ 390-1408 O’Mainnin’s Pub 712 State St Bristol 423/844-0049 Our House Restaurant 4903 N. Roan St. Johnson City 423/ 282-1555 Painter Creek Marina 766 Painter Creek Rd Bristol TN 423/878-5775 Quaker Steak & Lube 629 State St Bristol VA 276/644-9647 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 Show Palace 14364 Lee Hwy Bristol VA 276/494-6610 Sleepy Owl Brewery 151 E. Main St. Kingsport 423/390-8476 Sonny’s Marina & Café 109 One St. Gray TN 423/283-4014 State Line Bar & Grill 644 State Street Bristol 423/652-0792 Studio Brew 221 Moore Street Bristol VA 423 / 360-3258
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 ***********************
Wellington’s Restaurant Carnegie Hotel 1216 W State of Franklin Rd Johnson City 423/979-6400 The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room 216 E Main St Johnson City Willoughby Ruritan 5145 Marvin Rd Bulls Gap VA Wolf Hills Brewing Company 350 Park St. SE Abingdon VA 276/451-5470 Woodstone Deli 3500 Fort Henry Dr Kingsport 423/245-5424 Yee Haw Brewing Company 126 Buffalo St. Johnson City
FRIDAY Karaoke w/ Southern Sounds Karaoke at Sportsman’s Bar & Grill 9pm Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30 pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City TN Karaoke At Elizabethton VFW - Elizabethton TN Karaoke w/ DJ Marques At Holiday Inn (Exit 7) - Bristol VA Karaoke At Numan’s - Johnson City TN *********************** SATURDAY Karaoke at The Horseshoe Lounge Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City TN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment At Macado’s - Kingsport Karaoke At Numan’s - Johnson City TN *********************** SUNDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment At Biggie’s Clam Bar ***********************
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VISIT TO SHANGRI-LA ON TITAN
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ome with me to an alien world Titan and it’s mysterious ice dunes in a place called Shangi-La… At least that’s what the astro nerds of NASA’s Cassini spacecraft mission have named a system of lakes that remind them of the land of 1,000 lakes, Minnesota, on Saturn’s giant moon, Titan. With one strange twist…the lakes and rivers are fluid methane and ethane, gases on Earth but liquids at minus -250 F. degrees below zero! The world of Titan is wet and wild, hidden in its own organic, orange smog of nitrogen that has tantalized astronomers for 100 years. Orbiting 400,000 miles outside the phenomenal rings of Saturn, Titan was discovered by Dutch astronomer Chistiaan Huygens in 1655 with four-inch reflector telescope he made. Today, any backyard telescope will show the giant moon as a tiny star. Whipping around Saturn in just over 15 days, it was soon determined that Titan was 3,200 miles wide and just a few hundred miles smaller than the biggest moon in the Solar System, Jupiter’s frozen world Ganymede. Both moons are larger than planet Mercury and former planet Pluto. Since the 1920s when technology allowed telescopes to analyze atmospheres of the planets and moons in our Solar System, Titan has been a big mystery and the target of all interplanetary dreams. It is the only moon with a substantial atmosphere and only one like the Earth with stable liquids on the surface. So intrigued have been astronomers to see beneath the clouds of Titan that in 1980 the Voyager 1 spacecraft was diverted by Saturn’s gravity to the moon, though that made it impossible for a flyby of Uranus and Neptune, like it’s twin Voyager 2 did in the mid-1980s. Nothing was revealed of the surface because of the global shroud, a big disappointment and a mistake to fly there in hindsight despite the surprise discovery mostly hydrogen, like Earth, in its atmosphere. More images and data of Uranus and Neptune to compliment those of Voyager 2 would have had more scientific value. The $1 billion Cassini has changed all that. Before orbiting Saturn in 2004, the probe ejected toward Titan a small lander called Huygens. As it floated under a parachute, Huygens imaged lakes and rivers in a shocking revelation of liquid methane and ethane on the surface. The tire-sized robot set down on the edge of a lake, its heat melting the frozen methane as it nestled.
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Huygens took a series of photos showing a landscape of round, eroded rocks and analyzed the atmosphere. After 90 minutes, its batteries died and it remains on the surface of Titan. As the science platform Cassini orbits Saturn once every 100 days or so, it makes close passes by some of the planet’s 60 plus moons, including Titan. In 12 years, it has made 122 close encounters with the large moon, and its special infrared radar can penetrate the dense clouds. So a very detailed map of the surface of Titan has been created by the Cassini team. That globe looks very much like Earth, except the incredible freezing temperatures of down to minus -290 F. degrees below zero. Locked in rotation with one side always facing Saturn, the ringed world would be huge in the Titan sky covering two outstretched human hand-spans! Titan has become a real world with features named after exotic places, like the bright terrain of Xanadu and the pure methane sea Mare Ligeia. And a vast area of wind-blown dunes in a mysterious region called Shangra-La, where the Huygens probe landed on the shores of a small methane lake. There are few impact craters visible on Titan, evidence that the surface is actively being changed by the weather dynamics. Titan’s methane liquid lakes and rivers with deltas are mostly in the northern hemisphere, creating a global climate with seasonal weather patterns that are barely understood. There are even “cryovolcanoes” of active liquid eruptions bringing water and ammonia from the interior to the surface. Buckling of tectonic plates has created mountain ranges like on Earth, though they are just a mile high or so. Titan’s surface is very diverse and complex, maybe rivaling Earth in its complexities. The clouds of nitrogen are 150 miles thick, and are tinted orange from sunlight interacting with the ammonia and methane, creating a dozen organic, carbon-based compounds that mimic models of Earth’s primitive atmosphere. And that is tantalizing for possible life. What could exist in rivers of flowing methane? Is there something growing in the rains of ethane over rocky mountain ranges? For sure NASA dreamers have Titan missions in their future plans, hopefully to land and analyze the landscape. And possibly stumble across a living organism or two in that frozen alien landscape. All the images of Titan, Saturn, its rings and other moons are available for viewing at the official Cassini website—Cassini Imaging Central Library for Operations, www.ciclops.org. The imagery is breathtaking and worth the time to surf around what astronomers know about amazing Saturn.
Celestial events in the skies for the week of Sept. 13-19, 2016, as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette.
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his officially the last weekend of Summer, and it promises to be beautiful with the Moon dominating the evenings as it reaches full phase. Enjoy the moonlight for the next Full Moon will shine on colored leaves instead of the lush green vegetation we see enjoy now. Saturn and Mars are directly South at dark, but the Milky Way is dimmed by moonlight. Tues. Sept. 13 At 8:30 pm directly south are seen Scorpius with planets Mars and Saturn forming a triangle with the Scorpion’s heart, “Antares.” Saturn is yellow above and Mars red to the left of the star that is literally translated “rival of Ares,” the Greek god equivalent to the Roman warrior Mars.
Wed. Sept. 14 On this date in 1966, Gemini XI docked with an Agena rocket, which was ignited and boosted future Apollo 12 moon men Dick Gordon and Pete Conrad to record 850-miles high. Surpassed by only the Apollo voyages to the Moon, this is still the highest earth orbit attained by a manned vehicle. Conrad, deceased, walked on the Moon with Alan Bean on Apollo 12. This flight guaranteed Gordon a pilot ride to the surface on Apollo 17, but he was bumped to Apollo 18 for geologist Harrison Schmitt. Then Apollo 18-21 were cancelled, crushing the dreams of seven others who planned to walk on the Moon. Thurs. Sept. 15 In the north and visible in the moonlight, the Big Dipper is scrapping the northeast horizon while the throne of Cassiopeia the Queen is high in the northeast. In the south the fishhook shape of Scorpius and teapot of Sagittarius are still visible in the moonlight. Fri. Sept. 16 Full Moon is today at 3:05 pm, creating a beautiful sight for our weekend skies. On this 1996 date in space history, NASA launched Space Shuttle Atlantis on a mission to the Russian space station MIR, dropping off John Blaha for a four month stay and bringing back Shannon Lucid after she set a then American record 188 days in space. Sat. Sept. 17 Venus is near the bright star Spica in Virgo during the evening twilight. The second planet is beginning its rise into the early evening sky to become a familiar “star” the rest of the year.
Sun. Sept. 18 On this 1990 date in space history NASA released a “family portrait” of our Solar System taken from Voyager 1 at a distance of four billion miles from the Sun. Taken after years of urging by the “people’s astronomer” Carl Sagan, the photo captured six of the then nine planets (Mercury and Mars were too close to the Sun, and Pluto was too faint. In the mosaic of 60 images, the Earth, in Sagan’s words, looked like a “pale, blue dot,” a humbling experience for all mankind. Mon. Sept. 19 The three stars of the Summer Triangle (Vega, Deneb and Altair) are easy to see in the moonlight, but not the Milky Way they straddle. But next week the constellations of Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila will be easy to see as well as the starry arm of our Galaxy.
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This Is My Boomstick!
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recall being in a 2001 Summer Stock production, hanging around backstage with friends I had made during the 2000 Summer Stock production, and being handed a DVD that said “Evil Dead 2.” “You’re gonna love this!” my enthusiastic friend who handed the movie to me said “Yeah, but I don’t like these stupid gore filled horror movies” I said, judging a film by the title. After some back and forth, with much insistence from two people, I took the DVD home and watched it the next day. As the film began with it’s ramble about “when the seas ran red with blood” I groaned. Yet, as the film played out, I began to laugh, and laugh more, and eventually I was howling with laughter, slapping my knee, and had one of the most enjoyable experiences I ever had with a movie. If you’ve never seen anything from The Evil Dead franchise, let me break it down for you quickly. The center of it is a trilogy of films directed by Sam Raimi, and starring his longtime buddy Bruce Campbell. Campbell plays an everyman named Ash Williams, who one day—while at getaway at a remote cabin in the woods—finds a tape recording made by a professor reading from The Book of The Dead. As you may have guessed, this action caused demons to be released into the world, death to happen, and only Ash could stop it all. In addition to being filled with over the top gore, The Evil Dead films also have a strong sense of humor, and has become an endearing franchise. There’s been video game spinoffs, a musical adaptation for the stage, and a serious remake from a few years back. But now, for the first time since 1992’s “Army of Darkness,” Ash is back in the new TV series “Ash Vs. Evil Dead.” The first season—and the show is due to return this October—was recently released by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Taking place in the present, “Ash vs. Evil Dead” has our hero once again bugling it up by accidentally getting high one night with a date, and reading from the book.
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With death, destructions, and demons who have long had it in for Ash now in the wild, it’s once again up to him to stop it. But this time it’s more than just Ash alone taking on the Evil Dead, he’s joined by two of his co-workers at the retail chain Ash has been at all his life. Pablo and Kelly, two bright young people, both that have experienced the wrath of the deadites, and want revenge. The series also brings Lucy Lawless to the cast as the mysterious Ruby, who seems to know more about the book of the dead than anyone should. On Ash’s tail this time too, is a disgraced Michigan State Trooper, Amanda Fisher, who is convinced Ash is the one responsible for the murder of her partner—who fell ill to that whole getting possessed thing. For fans of the franchise, this series is a no brainer. All the hallmarks are here. Chainsaw for a hand, humor, and buckets of fake blood. The blu-ray release looks fantastic, and includes commentary tracks on all ten episodes, and behind the scenes tidbits for every episode as well. The set is simply a must buy for fans of Evil Dead. With the new season right around the corner, and Halloween coming up, it’s the perfect title to set the mood. See you next week.
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Tinkers rummage Taveling in and out of treasure chests The next find hiding in a corner Wonderful art displayed Performances of wonderment Announced on neon lights Outlined with halogen bulbs The wind feels good today The anonymity of observation
16th Annual
Sorghum making festival
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t this unique, old time event, visitors will have the opportunity to observe sorghum cane being processed into molasses using a mule-powered mill at the 16th annual Sorghum Making Festival on Saturday, September 17 at the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site in Johnson City from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visitors who want to help strip cane and participate in the process are welcome to join Oscar Wagner and his crew in producing this sweet sorghum molasses. The cane is stripped of its leaves and fed through the cast iron cane mill. Just to watch the mule work is worth a visit to the site! While activities will take place all day, Oscar, his crew, and the mules will be working hard during the earlier part of the day. Visitors can also enjoy touring the historic structures of the property that will take you through the nineteenth century and into the late eighteenth century. Spend some time in the cabin as delicious open hearth cooking can be enjoyed. The historic cave will be open for everybody of all ages to explore and find their inner spelunker, or simply come and relax in the shade and appreciate the historic atmosphere while getting away from the fast pace of the twenty first century. Admission to this event is $5/adults and $2.50/children. Members of the Tipton-Haynes Historical Association are FREE. We encourage families to come and learn more about the heritage of our area. Local sorghum will also be available for sale in the museum store for $6 plus tax. For additional information, please call (423) 926-3631. Tipton-Haynes is located in Johnson City, exit 24 off I-26 and follow the signs to 2620 South Roan Street. Tipton Haynes State Historic Site is a Tennessee Historical Commission StateOwned Historic Site. theloaferonline.com | September 13, 2016 | 25
Ben-hur
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uch has been made about audiences basically staying away from the new film “Ben-Hur”, a remake of the 1925 silent film and the more famous 1959 effort starring Charlton Heston. After seeing the preview in theaters and reading about the film, I decided to watch the film in order to see why audiences are staying away from what I’m sure Paramount and MGM Studios hoped would be a hit. All the right ingredients are there for a late summer film: action, romance, sacrifice, and even spirituality. So what happened? Did we really need an update of the 1959 Academy Award winner? I would say yes, as how many young people do you know who would actually sit and watch a 1959 film other than film geeks? The film
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begins with the start of the climatic chariot race, but then interrupts the action by flashing back to a scene eight years earlier of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a Jewish nobleman, and his adopted brother Messala Severus (Toby Kebbell), a Roman, racing their horses, until Judah is thrown from his horse and badly injured. Messala carries Judah back home to recover, and this is the period of time when Messala realizes he needs to return to Rome to join the army. After some time passes, Messala returns to see Judah and the family he left behind. As Messala is now an important part of the Roman army, he seeks the help of Judah in discovering the Zealots who are plotting against the Romans. When Judah refuses to help Messala, the now tribune, later betrays Judah after a failed attempt to kill Pontius Pilate (Pilou Asbaek), who has arrived in Jerusalem with his vast legions. As Judah is being lead away from his family, he has an encounter with Jesus of Nazareth (Rodrigo Santoro), who offers him water and hope. Judah is then taken to a Roman ship where he becomes a rowing slave for a large ship. During an epic sea battle involving the ship Judah is on, the boat capsizes, and the now slave escapes, only to be a prisoner once more in the camp of Sheik IIderim (Morgan Freeman). After discovering Judah’s ability to handle horses, IIderim trains him in chariot racing, which will lead to the famous race scene film fans know from the Heston version. The chariot race is eventually set between Judah and Messala, along with racers from other countries. However, all eyes are on the warring brothers as Judah races to regain his honor. Of course, most of us know how the race ends, but it’s still a blast to watch. After the race, Judah is witness to the crucifixion of Jesus, and his meeting with Jesus and watching the crucifixion has an everlasting impact on Judah, and at the end of the film he is carrying Messala, who lost part of one of his legs as a result of the race. The film ends on an inspiring note with Judah and Messala riding their horses together as a family united. I really enjoyed the new version of “Ben-Hur” and found the lead actors to be very effective in their respective roles, and coupled with the intertwined action and emotion of the story-line, the film is a fine remake of the earlier versions. The movie fans and public in general who have stayed away from the new version of “Ben-Hur”, which is still puzzling to me, are missing a fine late summer epic film. (Rated PG-13)
Say Wha?
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ew York’s City’s famously Bohemian neighborhood of Greenwich Village probably won’t top the list of things to see for a first time visitor to the Big Apple, but it shouldn’t be too far down the list either. Home to a plethora of quirky eateries, funky little shops, and some extraordinarily quaint public houses (i.e. pubs), ‘the Village’ is a feast for the senses – and the pocketbook. It’s the antithesis of Midtown. It’s a place where skyscrapers give way to six-story walk-ups, where the
predictable grid pattern of streets and avenues disappears into a haphazard maze of narrow lanes and alleyways, where the hotshot business types are replaced with starving artists and the occasional whiff of pot. The cultural impact of the Village cannot be overstated. It was the birthplace of the 1950s beat movement, the 1960s counterculture, and the more recent struggle for LGBT rights. It’s the setting for Sex and the City, Barney Miller, and Friends. It’s home to New York University, Washington Square Park, and Café Wha? “Wha?” you say? Yeah, and that question mark isn’t a typo. It’s actually in the name of the place (as in ‘huh?’ or ‘eh?’), and for those of us who like to listen to the Rock and Roll, this holein-the-wall at the corner of MacDougal Street & Minetta Lane is sacred ground. Like Liverpool’s Cavern Club, Café Wha? has played host to more than it’s share of up-and-coming Rock and Pop superstars, and in many cases, it’s the gig where they were finally ‘discovered’. If you had wandered into Café Wha? in the 1960’s, you might
well have have walked in on a performance by Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, led by singer/guitarist Jimi Hendrix. You might have seen Bruce Springsteen with his first band, the Castilles. Heck, you might even have caught a comedy set by the likes of Woody Allen or Richard Pryor, then unknown to most of the world. Even the club’s employees could be stars in the making – Mary Travers (of Peter, Paul & Mary) once waited tables there and the club owner, Manny Roth, was the uncle of Van Halen’s ‘Diamond’ David Lee Roth. The venue’s biggest contribution to the American music scene came about in January 1961, when a 19-year-old wannabe folk singer walked in carrying a guitar case. Fresh off the bus from Minnesota, he asked for a chance to play a few songs as it was ‘hootenanny night’, when anybody was welcome to take the stage. Introducing himself as Bob Dylan, he covered a few Woody Guthrie tunes and was an immediate hit. Then, at the end of his set, he asked the appreciative audience if anyone had a couch he could crash on. Today, Café Wha? remains a cornerstone of the Village music scene, looking much as it did fifty years ago. And while Dylan doesn’t stop by much anymore, it’s not unusual for celebrity musicians to be seen sitting in with the house band. Sure, there might be a nominal cover charge, but everything in New York comes at a price. And they don’t serve booze at the Statue of Liberty, now do they? theloaferonline.com | September 13, 2016 | 27
Old Sugarlands Trail
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eptember marks the beginning of our favorite time of year, stretching across the last four months of the year. With the breezy, summer days slowly giving way to cooler evenings and chilly nights, it’s a sign that fall is just around the corner. Living in Appalachia, how could one not be in love with this time of year? First there’s the fairs, the corn mazes, pumpkin picking, candy corn, and haunted houses. Then come the brilliant autumn leaves, which seem to alight with flaming colors overnight. Campfires, marshmallows, leaf piles, and turkey all come along with it. Don’t even get us started on the pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin Twinkies…. you get the idea. Finally, the leaves begin to turn frosty and flutter across the landscape just as the sleigh bells and twinkling lights take over. Candy canes, Christmas carols, and snowflakes all come together to make the final month of the year perfect. Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of these final months of the year are the hikes we’re able to take part in. Gone are the days where our treks are limited to hikes climbing the highest peaks or drives along the mountain roads in the safety of air conditioning. Now the lowland trails begin to open up, as the heat and humidity retreat from the valleys where they sat stagnant all summer. It truly is the best time of the year to explore the outdoors. The forest seems so alive as the birds and squirrels all rush in anticipation of the coming winter. Turkey prance along the trails and roadsides with heedless abandon, and you’re more than likely to hear the bugling of bull elk echoing across the mountain valleys. Old Sugarlands Trail is one of those paths one would undoubtedly avoid during the hottest days of the year. Now, however, is the perfect time to take advantage of this overlooked and underappreciated path (read: crowd free!) through one of the former communities of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Although it is just a five-minute drive from the heart of Gatlinburg in addition to sharing a trailhead with one of the park’s most common waterfall treks, the trail is only sparingly used. To reach the trailhead, park at the Rainbow Falls trailhead parking area located along Cherokee Orchard Road. Be sure to arrive early in the morning, or at least be prepared to circle around a few times, as the parking fills up extremely quick. As all the crowds head south up the slope of Mount LeConte, we will be turning west to look for a metal gate lying directly off the main road. Although it may not look like it, the gravel road beyond is in fact the trail we’re looking for. Immediately the trail will ford a small stream; if you don’t wish to get wet, a sturdy (although somewhat high) footlog crosses the stream to the right. A small dip soon ends and you will begin to climb to a junction with Bullhead Trail, which swings left to climb the western reaches of LeConte and Bullhead. Our path, still a wide gravel walkway, begins a steady descent downward. While not difficult, one should be aware of loose gravel underfoot which might induce a slip. Although the downward slope might quicken your footsteps, take the time to slow down and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest. Not only does it help you notice the small things you might otherwise overlook, such as a patch of late-blooming cardinal flowers or the dew collected on a spider’s intricate webwork, but studies also have shown that time meditating and enjoying the forest helps relieve the stress, depression, and high blood pressure we face in our normal routines on a day-to-day basis. As you descend, two separate horse paths will be passed on the left. Both of these travel down to the Sugarlands Riding Stables near the main park entrance. Further on just past the two mile mark, a broader, well-maintained path splits off to the left. Although it may be mistaken for the trail, it is in fact an access road to one of the park’s hundreds of cemeteries. If you have time and wish to add more distance to your hike, you are more than welcome to follow it. Once you have returned, however, the main trail will continue straight a short distance further before swinging to the left as it approaches the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. A sharp eye and a little knowledge of local history will add a lot more to your hiking experience along the lower half of this excursion. The current route of the trail is actually an old roadbed
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The Old Sugarlands Trail passes through the remains of communities established before the park was formed and therefore is popular with history buffs.
of TN State Route 73, the very first to climb the mountains up to Newfound Gap. Notice the broad, flat space with only a few trees struggling here and there to grow, while a palisade of trees come in on both sides. A hike after the first freeze will reveal the remains of fences, chimneys, and even a former CCC camp, although traces are currently visible under the summer foliage if you know what to look for. Our faces were drawn away to the river, as the trail abruptly left old road bed and climbs a small hill to become a singletrack. Here the pathway hugs a steep hillside high above the river. Once again, exercise caution within this area, as the drop to the river is a fairly-long drop straight over the bank. Not too much further, and you will see some massive cliffs on the side of the hill to your right. These were created as rock was mined for the road you were walking on earlier. Not much further on you will encounter the roar of Newfound Gap Road and the hundreds of cars whizzing by every minute. Here you may decide to retrace your steps and enjoy your solitary experience with nature, or you can make a longer loop hike back to your car by crossing the road to link up with the Gatlinburg Trail. Follow it to Gatlinburg, then after walking through the city along the Parkway and Historic Nature Trail/Airport Road, hike back to the trailhead along Twin Creeks Trail. Overall, an out-and-back hike should come to 7.8 miles, while the loop option adds up to 10.1 miles. Directions: From the Parkway in Gatlinburg, turn left at traffic light #8 onto Historic Nature Trail/Airport Road. Pass straight through the stop sign, after which the road will enter the Park and change to Cherokee Orchard Road. Follow this 2.7 miles, and the parking area will be on the right hand side.
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Fall Color Season / NC Apple Harvest
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ask in the bounty of the fall apple harvest amidst the scenic beauty of the Hendersonville area. A favorable color season requires a succession of warm, sunny days, crisp cool nights and rain to keep the leaves growing to bring about the most spectacular color displays. As you plan your fall mountain get-away, your window of opportunity is larger than you think. The peak leaf color season lasts from early October to mid-November depending on where you are. No matter what week of leaf season you arrive, peak fall color is somewhere close by. The western North Carolina mountains provide a variety of elevations, from the highest peaks to the warm, gently rolling foothills. The chances to witness spectacular fall color and beautiful mountain vistas are plentiful in the Blue Ridge Mountains. One of the most popular destinations for leaf lookers is to venture to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, located approximately 15 miles Hendersonville. Autumn is a favored time to visit the Hendersonville area. On display are brilliant reds and golds of hickory, oak, silver and red maple, dogwood, beech, yellow poplar, scarlet red blackgum, sourwood and orange sassafras all set against the deep green of evergreens. The leaves change color when the food producing chlorophyll in the leaves dies, as the days grow shorter and the temperature drops. The many hiking trails also display colorful fall flowers such as: black-eyed Susan’s, asters, Joe Pye weed, goldenrod, wild sunflowers, and virgin’s bower. Mountain hiking ranges from easy flat walks to strenuous trails for the more experienced hiker. The colors are usually at their peak around mid-to- late October. Remember that colors do not disappear after their peak, but become muted with age; the reds turn to rust and yellows into gold. Henderson County apples growers are harvesting a good crop of apples despite an Easter freeze during the blooming season. The North Carolina apple harvest season is celebrated from early September through mid October. North Carolina is the 7th largest apple-producing state in the nation and Henderson County is the largest apple-producing county in North Carolina. The most widely grown apples are Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty and Galas. In addition, a number of other varieties are harvested. Fresh apples, pumpkins, cider, produce and many other items may be purchased at one of the many roadside apple markets or produce stands located throughout Henderson County. Some orchards offer tours and allow you to pick your own apples. A great way to explore the breathtaking views of fall is on scenic drives and mountain hiking. Fall foliage outings include self-guided driving tours, mountain views, apple orchards, country roads, local attractions, waterfalls, colorful hiking trails and fall wildflowers. Tour maps are available at the Visitor Center at 201 South Main Street in Hendersonville or online at www.visithendersonvillenc.org. For additional information on the Hendersonville area, calendar event information, and the apple harvest or to track the progress of the fall colors call (828) 693.9708 or visit the web atwww.visithendersonvillenc.org.
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Tim Lowry to Perform in Jonesborough
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outh Carolina storyteller Tim Lowry, a fan favorite at the National Storytelling Festival, will soon travel to Jonesborough as the next featured performer in the Storytelling Live! series.
Lowry, who’s known for his Southern-fried humor, personal stories, and historical flair, will showcase new material and a few old favorites throughout the week. “I made a trip out west earlier this summer, and of course that was extremely inspirational, as it has been for pioneers long before my time,” he says. “I’ve always been fascinated with frontier history. One day in the residency I plan to do stories from the great west, which will be a lot of fun. They’re colorful and bright and big with American spirit.” Lowry’s also planning to share his version of a ghost story, a new piece about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. “There’s always a certain percentage of your audience that wants a ghost story,” he observes. “We don’t lack for ghost stories in the low country of South Carolina, but what’s scariest to me is when something really did happen. I’ve tried to recreate that night in the theater blow by blow, with all the chaos that was going on.” Lowry’s residency will run September 20 – 24, Tuesday through Saturday, on ISC’s campus in downtown Jonesborough. All matinee performances begin at 2:00 p.m. sharp in Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall. Tickets are just $12 for adults and $11 for seniors, students, and children under 18. Ticketholders for all performances can present their ticket stubs for a 10 percent discount on same-day dining at JJ’s Eatery and Ice Cream or Main Street Café, two popular eateries in Jonesborough. On Saturday, September 24, at 9:30 a.m., Lowry, who has a background in teaching, will offer an exclusive workshop,
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“Imagination and Education.” “It’s particularly for teachers,” he says. “It’s about using imagination in the classroom. We’re going to explore how many ways we can approach a given subject in an imaginative way.” Lowry’s workshop is geared towards teachers of all subjects, kindergarten through fifth grade (including homeschool instructors). The workshop is free to educators due to the generosity of the Niswonger Foundation and the East Tennessee Foundation. Space is limited, and reservations are strongly suggested. The International Storytelling Center’s Storytelling Live! series is renowned for bringing live storytelling to Tennessee’s oldest town for six months of every year. Attracting townspeople and tourists alike, these exclusive seasonal performances frequently sell out. Advance purchase for matinee tickets is strongly recommended, though walk-in seating will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Lowry will be followed by another storyteller each week through the month of October. Information about all performers, as well as a detailed schedule for 2016, is available at www. storytellingcenter.net. The website also features information about the upcoming National Storytelling Festival, which will be October 7 – 9. Ticket options include one-day passes, weekend passes, and special reservations for nighttime ghost stories, Midnight Cabaret, and other exclusive events. The premier sponsor of Storytelling Live! is the Mountain States’ Heart & Soul program. Additional funding comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission, the East Tennessee Foundation, Eastman Credit Union, the Mooneyhan Family Foundation, the Niswonger Foundation, and Massengill-DeFriece Foundation, Inc. The International Storytelling Center is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information about Storytelling Live! or to make a group reservation, call (800) 952-8392 ext. 222 or (423) 913-1276.
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Jonesborough Contra Dance!
he Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will hold a contra dance on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone Street. Performing for the dance will be Joseph Sobol and Trae McMaken. The caller will be Anne Marie Walter from Asheville. A class for beginners will be held at 7:00pm. Every dancer is encouraged to attend the class to become familiar with dance steps, formations, and flow. Klondike Bars, the official frozen treat of the Historic Jonesborough Dance Society, will be served at the 9:00pm waltz break. This event is open to all. Admission to the dance is $7 for (yet-to-be members), $5 for HJDS members. Full time Students and children get in for $5. A Family Package has been instituted for members that allows parents and as many children in their core family to get in for only $15. Come to dance or come to listen. No partner is necessary. It is customary at contra dances to change partners after each dance. As always, our dances are smoke, alcohol and fragrance free. Families, students and singles are welcome. All dances are taught by the caller. No previous dance experience is necessary. Storyteller, musician, folklorist, and author, Joseph Daniel Sobol is an artist of wide-ranging accomplishments. An artist-in-residence for many years in North and South Carolina, he received a Masters in Folklore from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from Northwestern University. He toured the country from 1994 through 1999 with his award-winning musical theatre piece In the Deep Heart’s Core based on the works of Irish poet W. B. Yeats. His book on the American storytelling revival, The Storytellers’ Journey, was published in 1999 by the University of Illinois Press. In addition he has released a cassette and three CDs of music and stories, alone and with his
group Kiltartan Road. His most recent recording, Citternalia: Celtic Music for Cittern was honored with a “Homegrown CD Award” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, which called the album “a watershed project--dazzling speed and precision.” After eleven years in Chicago, Illinois, doing folklore residencies with high school ESL and multilingual programs and performing regularly with some of America’s top Irish traditional musicians, he is proud to have been named Director of the Graduate Program in Storytelling at East Tennessee State University.
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“The Zombie Apocalypse” by Dr. Kate Zimmerman from Tri-County Veterinary Hospital
The worms crawl in… but if you catch them from your pet (a process known as “zoononsis”), they won’t necessarily crawl out! Far too few pet owners are adequately knowledgeable about the fact that common worms of dogs and cats can affect humans, especially the most common one – the round worm… or.. “The Zombie Apocalypse” worm. With some species capable of affecting over 130 mammals, including all primates, people mistakenly think animal roundworms are only a problem for puppies and kittens. So, let’s get to the “Big Deal”. In the normal host, the roundworm egg is swallowed, hatches in the intestinal track, goes on walk-a-bout through the body, eventually reaches the lungs then is coughed up and swallowed. Once back home in the GI tract, it starts laying eggs that exit in the poop. Here’s the problem. If a human swallows an egg, the parasite tends to get lost during its wandering phase. Care to guess where it can end up? Either in the eye – causing permanent blindness… OR… in the brain. And if you think a 3-5” worm grubbing around in your brain is cool, you’re just plain weird. And just plain dead. Or permanently brain damaged if you are lucky enough to survive treatment. Everyone says “Well, I don’t eat pet poop, so I’m fine”. But the next time your dog licks you in the face, just think for a moment – do you know where that tongue has been? The good news – prevention is easy – just keep your pets on MONTHLY worm prevention (not yearly or “wheneverly”), the most cost effective of which are many of the heartworm preventives. So, see your vet, protect your pet, and stave off the apocalypse for some other day.
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Contra . . . continued from page 31 Having grown up on the Michigan-Ontario border, from a young age Trae McMaken imbibed varied styles of fiddle playing including Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Ontario Old Time, and Michigan Old Time. Trae can not only switch between these stylistic accents, he melds them into a dynamic creolized language of fiddling that reflects the diverse traditional heritage of his home region. Trae’s 2011 album For the Long Winter Nights takes a vivifying look at the fiddle and song traditions of Michigan and the Great Lakes and also incorporates some of his original numbers. His love for the folk cultures and music of the Great Lakes led Trae to found MichiganFiddle.com as a resource for centralizing historical collections of Michigan fiddling and for promoting this often neglected tradition. Not many people play the old Michigan tunes any longer, but Trae studies the playing of the old fiddlers from Michigan and the Great Lakes region in order to carry on the wonderful music of the lumbercamps and the windjammers, the fur trade and the farm. While pursuing a master’s degree focusing on storytelling, traditional music, and regional studies at East Tennessee State University, Trae actively performed Appalachian music both in Appalachia and also during a short tour with the ETSU Old Time Pride Band to the Czech Republic in the summer of 2011 where he performed on fiddle and claw-hammer banjo. He recently performed with the same group on the PBS concert series, “Song of the Mountains.” Trae is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist who love opportunities to share his passion for traditional arts and the blending of music and story. Since receiving his degree, Trae has started teaching old time fiddle and banjo as an adjunct professor in East Tennessee State
University’s Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Program and is attending nursing school. “Joseph and Trae will dazzle us with their Celtic and Old Time tunes. The jigs and reels will be great fun to dance to. We are all very lucky to have them in the area. Now and then, Joseph will drop by for a dance or to jam with the hired band for the night” adds Wiley. Both Sobol and McMaken will have numerous CD recordings that will be offered to contra dance crowd. Anne Marie Walter is a veteran contra dance caller and English Country dance fan. She will bring her delightful personality and a bunch of fun dances to Jonesborough. For more information, contact event organizer David Wiley at 423-534-8879 or visit www. historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org and Historic Jonesborough Dance Society on FACEBOOK.
THE ABINGDON FARMERS MARKET
ANNUAL “SQUASHTOBER FEST”
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he Abingdon Farmers Market will hold its annual “Squashtober Fest” on Saturday, September 17th, from 9am-12pm. A pumpkin weighing contest will take place, with a the cash prize ($1 per pound, up to 1,000 pounds) for the heaviest pumpkin at the festival. The winners will be announced at 11am. Those who don’t feel their pumpkins would win the weight contest can also compete in 2 other categories: “Prettiest Pumpkin,” or “Most Unique Pumpkin.” The prizes will be $25 each for the “Prettiest” & “Unique.” On the lawn during the festival there will be local food demos, children’s activities and pumpkin painting. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. Participants for the pumpkin weighing contest are encouraged to enter. Please contact Haley Stewart at (276)-698-1434 or email abingdonmarket@gmail.com if interested. You can also visit the market website at www.abingdonfarmersmarket.com or follow them on Facebook: Abingdon Farmers Market.
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Two-Foot Drill
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o if you’ve been to an outdoor range lately you might have noticed someone doing the two-foot drill. This drill is designed to prepare the user for a tactical situation at two feet or less. Basically the shooter uses their support hand to hold back the attacker while the shooting hand draws and shoots the attacker from the hip. In theory this drill seems legitimate right? It makes sense that you would want to hold back the attacker while shooting with your other hand right? Here’s the big problem with this drill, and it will make sense to you too in a moment. Think about it for a moment, if you are holding your attacker back with your support hand where would your hand be? Directly in the line of fire, now don’t be misled, if shooting yourself in the hand is required to save your life then don’t hesitate. However, there might be a better way. So the idea of the two-foot drill is to give you enough space to draw and fire your weapon from the hip. No two tactical situations are the same but assuming you’re not backed against a wall wouldn’t it make more sense to use your support hand to shove your attacker while stepping backwards into a shooting stance, drawing and firing sights on? Now if that just blew your mind the following steps will break it down and make it not only practical but practicable. The first step is to shove your attacker, granted your attacker may be bigger or stronger than you in which case sacrificing your hand may be your only option. If not put your hand flat against their chest like you would in the original two-foot drill. However, with the modified version you will shove them away while simultaneously stepping into your shooting stance. Once away do the four steps of presentation, grip, clear, bring center, and rise, utilizing a two handed grip.
Then shoot. This will not only greatly increase your accuracy. It could mean the difference between not only wounding yourself, but your attacker being shot in the stomach and suffering to death. It’s very difficult to remember, especially when they are trying to harm you, that your attacker is a human being too. And while any reasonable person would want the threat to end no one should want someone to suffer to death. The ethics of deadly force however is a discussion for another day. As always I hope you enjoyed this article and if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me, I look forward to your feedback.
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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: When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it. Drop Quote: “There is no lie that a man will not believe; and there is no man who does not believe many lies; and there is no man who believes only lies.“
Open To The Public
First Broad Street United Methodist Church, located at 100 East Church Circle in Kingsport, will be offering several small group classes that will be of interest to and open to the community. “Alpha” will be offered at First Broad Street UMC on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning September 14. “Alpha” will be of particular interest to those who are not familiar with the Christian faith or are new to the faith but seeking to better understand the foundations of Christian belief. The sessions will be facilitated by Rev. Harrison Bell. Alpha is a series of sessions typically run over eleven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome. Please call 423-224-1502 with your name and contact information to register your intent to attend. There is no fee to attend these sessions. For details about these and other small groups at FBSUMC, visit www.fbsumc.org or contact Rev. Misti McCreary at mmccreary@fbsumc.org. For general information about FBSUMC, contact the church office at 423-246-4471.
Pancake Breakfast to benefit ETSU’s Child Study Center
The 10th annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for the Child Study Center (CSC) at East Tennessee State University is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s™ Restaurant, 2100 N. Roan St. The $5 tickets for the breakfast may be purchased from CSC staff and families or at the door. All proceeds support the purchase of CSC classroom supplies and materials. For more information, or to purchase advance tickets, contact the CSC at 423-439-4887.
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ST. JUDE WALK/RUN TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER
Take a step to help fight childhood cancer by registering today for the Tri-Cities Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer at the Pinnacle, Bristol, TN. You can join thousands of others in over 65 communities nationwide for the walk/run benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital located in Memphis. The Tri-Cities area is also fortunate to have an affiliate St. Jude clinic at the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City. Support the kids of St. Jude during September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the walk/run on September 24. Register at stjude.org/walkrun and form a team or support participating individuals and teams.
Start Smart Lacrosse registration open
Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will offer Start Smart Lacrosse, an introductory lacrosse sports program, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 6. The program, instructed by Parks and Recreation staff, will teach children ages 7-9 the basic skills of lacrosse with developmentally appropriate equipment and stations. Parents or guardians are required to be involved one-on-one with their child during the one-hour instruction. Space is limited to 15 participants, and registration is now open online at www.johnsoncitytn.org/parksrec. Program fee is $25 for City residents and $30 for non-City residents. Each child will receive a Start Smart T-shirt. Participants should wear appropriate athletic clothing, tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle. Please call 434-5749 for more information.
pets of the week
Oreo is a 3 year old male Boston Terrier. He is neutered and up to date on all vaccines. This boy is full of personality!!
Jazzy is a 2 year old Pug. She is spayed and up to date on all vaccines. This cutie was raised in a basement but has socialized wonderfully! A sweet and loving dog! 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
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THE FINE ART OF TABLESCAPING
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he well-published Duke University engineering and history Professor Henry Petroski, opens his fascinating book, THE EVOLUTION OF USEFUL THINGS, with the following provocative observation about the human-designed world in which we live: “Other than the sky and some trees, everything I can see from where I now sit is artificial. The desk, books, and computer before me; the chair, rug, and door behind me; the lamp, ceiling, and roof above me; the roads, cars, and buildings outside my window, all have been made by disassembling and reassembling parts of nature. If truth be told, even the sky has been colored by pollution, and the stand of trees has been oddly shaped to conform to the space allotted by development. Virtually all urban sensual experience has been touched by human hands, and thus the vast majority of us experience the physical world, at least, as filtered through the process of design.” We indeed live in a world that is “filtered through the process of design,” and we are very hard-pressed to come up with many things that are not touched by the designing process. Although we think of our yards and public spaces as “natural,” we must admit that these spaces are generally landscaped and far removed from their original state. After all, how many trees and shrubs do you see surrounded by neat little mounds of mulch when you are wandering around in the forest? And how often do you wander around in a forest? Landscaping is a good example of how we are obsessed with recreating nature in our own image. In fact, the evolution of the very lucrative landscaping business speaks volumes about how we design nature. With this in mind, I recommend your reading Ted Steinberg’s book AMERICAN GREEN: THE OBSESSIVE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT LAWN, especially as we prepare to bid a fond farewell to the summer mowing season. My reflections on human design and landscaping are occasioned by my being introduced to a new term this week. Although this term has been around for some time, it wasn’t until this week that I learned about “Tablescaping,” the culinary counterpart to landscaping. And I learned that Tablescaping has for some time been included among the livestock, craft, and beauty queen judging activities that are so ever-present at county fairs across the country during the summer and early fall seasons. I used Tove Danovich’s Lucky Peach web column “In Praise of Tablescaping,” as my textbook this week and now consider myself an amateur expert on this fine art. Tablescaping is a by-product of all those dining and table skills we failed to learn during our formative years. You know, all that arcane stuff about which knife to use first, where the silverware should be placed, and the related skills that appeared in all those stuffy Emily Post etiquette books; although I don’t own any of Post’s books, I have a special place on my bookshelf for Laura Claridge’s thought-provoking biography, EMILY POST: DAUGHTER OF THE GILDED AGE, MISTRESS OF AMERICAN MANNERS. Needless to say, I am a good example of what happens when you go through life completely oblivious (and largely opposed) to Post’s sage advice. Back to Danovich’s article, we learn that those Emily-Post-inspired table graces and eating utensil organization “are a dying art.” She goes on to say that “It’s not
that nobody knows how to set a table anymore—most of us just don’t care. In an age where more people know how to take a beautiful food photo than cook a gourmet meal, it’s surprising that the table—the literal thing food rests on—has been left by the wayside. That is, except for one place: the ever magical, uberAmerican county fair.” When I read this I think of my favorite Mystery Science Theatre commentary—the one where the cast skewers a 1950s table etiquette video called “A Date With Your Family.” You can, of course, watch this gem on YouTube. In her discussion of the lost art of tablescaping (where she mentions the many themes that appeared at a recent fair in Costa Mesa, California, including “Yellow,” “Across the Pond,” “Wedding,” and “Mother Nature”), Danovich takes us on a historical tour of tablescaping, from the medieval period up to the present, covering a wide variety of topics, including the first appearance of the all-too-familiar phrase, “Born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” She finds the origins of the modern practice of tablescaping in the emergence of the middle class during the nineteenth century, when members of this class wanted to distinguish themselves from the aristocracy above them and the poorer classes beneath them. During this time, the mania for proper manners began and evolved into a very lucrative market that included books, demonstrations, and utensils. As has been pointed out by many cultural historians, it was during the 1950s (the golden age of the middle class) that “Lenox china and crystal began sponsoring table-setting contests,” and American’s began to assemble the components of the tablescaping saga. Of course, tablescaping is largely the product of wishful thinking. Upon closer examination, there really was never a time when families sat down frequently to enjoy meals that were tablescaped. This erroneous image is tied up with the wellworn “myth” of the traditional family and its demise that is trotted out during every election year. With the emergence of the fast food lifestyle that has dominated our domestic history since the late 1950s, tablescaping seems as quaint and odd as reading by candlelight. I will close with Danovich’s description of the Best of Show winner at the Costa Mesa tablescaping contest: This was a “fairy dinner designed by six-time contestant Gayle Eve. The main attraction of the table was a large custom-built tree Eve started building months ago. The tree had a door in the trunk and fairies hanging from the branches. Placemats were made from woven twigs and the drinking glasses were blue-etched glass goblets. The entire table felt transported from a mossy forest clearing with a beam of sunlight shining down on it.” So, here we are back in the forest, and one that is clearly filtered through the process of design. Gayle Eve’s answer to a question about why she hasn’t turned her talents into a profession is very telling. She responds that she hasn’t done this because “No one has even heard of tablescaping.” A lost art indeed, but one that to me seems pretty essential to the world of popular culture. I will leave you to contemplate the deeper meanings of landscaping and tablescaping until we meet again next week. Bon Appetit, and please don’t lose you way in the forest. theloaferonline.com | September 13, 2016 | 39
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