Townie #3, 2016 by The Townie

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February 19 - March 3 VOLUME 5

Calling London: Q & A with Antiques Show guest speaker, Interior Design Icon Nina Campbell The style Gods must be happy with me at the moment. I was fortunate enough to speak with the award winning British interior designer Nina Campbell via phone from London, regarding her presence at the Antiques Show this year. We discussed English style, the return of wallpaper, the juxtaposition of contemporary furnishings in historic settings, and working with the Duchess of York and HRH, the Queen of Denmark. Will this be your first trip to the southern United States? To Thomasville? Not to Georgia but certainly to Thomasville. I have spent time in New Orleans and Charleston and places like that. They are fantastic and so gracious with their entertaining, so beautiful. I think they’re what all English people sort of fantasize about, you know. The houses are so elegant and the furniture is what we understand. So, you are somewhat familiar with the region, then. What are your thoughts on design for the American South?

So much of the South is like London, particularly after the war, when nobody did anything much. You sort of had to patch up. That’s something we have in common with the South. The South in the past has never been particularly overrun with new money and is rather stern about protecting things. I think that is the core of English design, actually. I am a great Instagram follower and I see a lot of great houses, is it called "antebellum?" [Homes that are] a little bit in disrepair that are being bought by people who hopefully understand them. As a native Londoner, how does the history and glamour of London’s magnificent interiors affect your designs? What I think is interesting about London at the moment is it has become totally global with visitors from all over. You can never defeat English architecture, in a way, because it’s there. Everyone has a different take on what to do with the interiors. As with all serious, really good architecture, you can move into a beautiful house and whatever you do to it, it will keep its bones, you know. Most people respect it, anyway. Many designers and homeowners alike make the mistake of furnishing a period house so in the period, it becomes almost a museum. One expects velvet ropes. What makes the juxtaposition of contemporary furnishings and art work in a period or historic setting? I always say that is the great strength about the English house. When they went on their Grand Tours, they just added to it. Good English houses have a mix, you know. An eclectic mix. Of course you have to move on. No one wants to stay with dreary stuff forever. Continued on page 2...

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Antiques Show Workshop Encourages Young Collectors You’re never too young to cultivate an interest in antiques. Savannah Ramsey Singletary knew that and set the example. As a child and as a teen, she never missed an Antiques Show with her dad, Ram, to whom this year’s Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale is dedicated. Savannah passed away in 2011 but the seed she planted at a young age, her love of antiques, has grown into an event for children. Children ten years of age and older are invited to attend the Savannah Ramsey Singletary (SRS) Young Collectors Workshop on Sunday, February 28 at 2p. “This event was developed in her honor to encourage young collectors and to help them develop a love for antiques and the history from which they emerge,” says Jamie West, co-chair of the Show. “We design special pins for the young people to collect every year to help start them off with their own simple collections.” Charlie Whitney of CH Whitney will facilitate the workshop. “We will have snacks for the kids before the program starts. After, Charlie will talk to them about what is an antique and why,” says Katie Middleton, interior designer, Antiques Show board member and organizer of the 2016 SRS Young Collectors program. “The first pin the kids got was a beautiful Labrador Retriever head. This year, the kids will have to come to the workshop to find out what is the pin of the 2016 SRS Young Collectors."

A special feature of this year’s Collectors Night is a house tour. “This year we are moving the event downtown,” West says. “A tour of Kevin’s Antique Gun Room will start the evening then continue with a walking tour of three homes. We will end the evening with dinner and dancing at Sweet Grass.” “We hope to show people how they can live among antiques and not view them as something breakable or untouchable,” West says. “We want people to feel comfortable shopping

February 26 at 10a through February 28 at 5p

Where: The Fairgrounds at 2057 Georgia Highway 122 To reserve tickets for all show events or to read more about each event, go to www. thomasvilleantiquesshow.com

CHUMS The schedule is below.

Reservations are required for each event.

Benefactor Preview Party {tickets $275, black tie optional} Thursday, February 25, 5:30 to 10:00p

Patron Preview Party {tickets $175} Thursday, February 25, 7:00 to 10:00p

11:30a – Friday Box Lunch {tickets $15}

The workshop is the grand finale to a multi-day antique show that offers something engaging for everyone.

1:00p – Hannah Ling, floral workshop {tickets $100}

The Perfect Night for New Collectors “The Collectors Night event is a chance for people to ‘get their feet wet’ in collecting,” says Jamie West, co-chair of the Thomasville Antique Show. “For those who maybe aren’t as comfortable shopping or need a peek into the antique world before making the full commitment, this is your event.”

What: The 27th Annual Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale When:

“Each collector will receive a packet to take to the dealers,” Middleton says. “The packet will have clues to find in the dealers’ booths and suggested questions for them to ask to help them engage the dealers in conversation. We live in such a fast-paced world especially for this generation. Collecting is becoming a lost art. This workshop helps spark interest in a new generation.”

— June D.

Interested in antiques but always been intimidated by them or uncertain about how to begin your collection? The Thomasville Antique Show’s Collectors Night Historical Evening Stroll is where you need to start.

Thomasville Antiques Show Schedule

at the show regardless of their level of experience in the historical world of antiques.” A drawing to win a $1,500 credit to the Donnie Grissom Collection, a collection of fine jewelry from various periods, will also be part of Collectors Night. Tickets for the drawing go on sale Thursday night, February 25. Co-chairs of this year’s Collectors Night are Noel Daniel, Lauren Davis and Jessica Little.

The Show

Friday, February 26, 10:00a to 5:00p

CHUMS

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10:00a – Nina Campbell, interior designer {tickets $45}

Saturday, February 27, 10:00a to 5:00p 10:00 am – Jorge Sanchez, landscape architect {tickets $60} 2:00p – Rene Silvin, author and historian {tickets $45} 5:30 to 10:00p New Collectors’ Night {tickets $75} Sunday, February 28, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm 2:00p – Savannah Ramsey Singletary Young Collectors’ {tickets $15}

IF YOU PLAN TO GO When: Saturday, February 27, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Don't miss Nina Campbell Friday February 26 10:00a

Where: The tour starts at Kevin’s Antique Gun Room Tickets for Collectors Night are limited at $75 each. Go to www.thomasvilleantiquesshow.com or call 229236-TASF. Or email thomasvilleantiques@gmail.com — June D.

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The ‘ Ville Hearts Hillery Our Staff Publisher + Editor in Chief Jennifer Westfield

Truly, the ‘Ville Hearts Hillery. Three years old, her daughter, Madeline is with us for the interview at Grassroots. Her son, James Thomas, is visibly on-the-way and due in March. Richards is teaching the “Whet Your Pallette” class for the Center for the Arts from 6-8p on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Studio 209. {Townie Tidbit: Cindy Inman will fill-in for the March class when Richards' baby is due}. Hillery Richards has been able to survive and remain viable as a working artist—no mean feat. Her favorite subjects include animals and landscapes, and she is more selective with regard to portraiture. As to process, she likes to work from photographs, which are taken for free, and she will be accepting new commissions beginning again this April. Her favorite medium is oils, and although some claim that acrylics are easier to work with, Richards disagrees, noting that acrylics dry too fast.

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She has two degrees from Colorado State University: Fine Arts, Science & Business. Richards loves sculpting too, adding that while her paintings are representative, “My sculptures tend to be abstract: stone, bronze, wood, or found objects.”

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Richards hails from the Thomasville area {8th generation}, yet she thoroughly enjoyed her few years away at college in the dryer air of the west, some snow and beautiful summers. Her favorite painter: Edward Hopper because of his “light” {recall the painting “Nighthawks”}, says Richards, “With oils there is the blending and a deep layering process.” She usually employs, “long painterly strokes” for animals and landscapes. Her canvases are built by hand and prepared with gesso. Richards emphasizes that she does not mull, but rather gets right at a project. Hillery Richards has participated in FLAUNT for the past three years. She has a showing right now at the Chamber of Commerce in Thomasville, having just concluded a show at SASS: The Sweet and Savory Sisters restaurant at the historic train depot. Quite popular commissions are her mini’s, “small 2x3 commissions of whatever you want.” These run $30. Hillery Richards: Contact via her website www.hartillery.com — Benjamin G.

TRILL the VILLE Every month I get a fleeting worry that I won’t be able to come up with a topic for that month. The fear always dissipates when I realize that much like the old smash hit television show, Seinfeld, my column is really a whole lot of writing about nothing. That always seems to ease my trepidations. {I know all of my pop culture references are dated, forgive me. At least I didn’t refer to it as a “program.”}

“PLEASE! Call me Denise. Patricia is my mother!” After blank stares, people will often lightly chuckle to be polite then probably get the “joke” 20-minutes later. So, my mother and I share at least two things: {1} our name, but please DO NOT CALL ME PATRICIA. FOR REAL. THAT IS MY MOTHER’S NAME, and {2} our pointless ability to talk to you about nothing for hours, and possibly days, on end.

I always tell Jennifer that if I can’t type out my column in 10 or fewer minutes, I scrap it. That means the topic is trash. If I can’t develop an idea in a 10-minute stream of consciousness, then I don’t think I should subject you guys to reading whatever I extrapolate out of the recesses of my brain. I also don’t selfedit. {Ohhhhh, now all this rambling makes sense, eh?}

So, given a topic or no topic at all, I could probably drum up a minimum of 500 words for you daily. The real problem is, do you want to read 500 words about nothing? Maybe, and maybe not. There’s probably a good chance that you use my column to line your birdcage, but I choose to believe that you want to read my nonsense.

You’re probably wondering how I can write an entire column about nothing, month after month. That’s easy. If you’ve ever talked to me in person, you know that I can go on and on about nothing at any given moment without notice. It’s a gift and a curse, but mostly it’s hereditary. I get it from my mother, and trust me, her ability to talk to you about nothing easily trumps my abilities. It runs deep.

This leads me to a point {OH MY GOODNESS, THERE IS AN ACTUAL POINT HERE}, if you have anything –or nothing– you’d like me to address one or more months, send Jennifer an email at yourtownie@gmail.com. I am 100% up to the challenge of writing about whatever you guys throw at me, you know, unless it’s a really uninteresting topic like carburetors. In that case, I might just sweep it under the rug like that last bit of dirt that you just can’t get into the dustpan.

You know how someone will refer to a man as Mr. So-andSo? Then the guy, will say, “Please call me {first name}, Mr. So-and-So is my father!” Well, I share my mother’s name with her, so when people call me “Patricia,” I always say,

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Certain people are currently in raptures over wallpaper, claiming it to be ‘back.’ I say it never left. I live for paper and am mad for your designs. What rooms do you feel are best suited for a paper treatment? I personally think an entryway. And certainly a staircase. I think it is a good use of paper. Particularly on a rather grand scale. I love a bedroom done in paper, sort of all over. Particularly if it is a small attic-y type bedroom. There are different papers for different spaces. I also think bathrooms are a lovely space. I quite like it above the tilings, with something crazy fun in a loo cubicle. Wallpaper is where you can have some fun. I am a huge fan of the Duchess of York and simply adore seeing photographs of Her Majesty, the Queen of Denmark in full jewelry. Tell us, as clients, were they as divine and fun as they appear? I was very lucky. They were both so great. The Queen of Denmark is a very artistic woman. It was very fun working with her. They were both always on time. Their lives are so organized. You knew exactly when they were going to arrive and exactly when they were going to leave. They want what everybody else wants. A nice home for their families. I had a good time. I think I am also very lucky. I found Ms. Campbell to be approachable and charming and completely brilliant. She had questions of her own and feedback for me, as a fellow designer, as well. It felt less like an interview and more like a conversation one would have at a good cocktail party. I feel as if I made a new friend. Sadly, other commitments prevent me from attending the show this year and greeting Ms. Campbell personally. So, please, introduce yourself. She is wonderful. We are fortunate to have such a lovely, talented and stylish designer as Ms. Campbell speaking at the show this year. — Davey B.

Hit me with your best shot. Fire away. {Again, I am really sorry. All of my references are dated.} — Denise P

Catch Fashion Framed at TCA on Broad Denise D. Boineau’s Fashion Framed is currently on display at TCA on Broad. After a successful career in the fashion industry working for Calvin Klein, Seventeen magazine and Macy’s, Denise found herself in Tallahassee and decided to channel her creativity in a completely new way.

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With a few painting classes at FSU and the support of her professors, Denise has launched a successful career in painting. She is currently an artist in residence at The Center for the Arts, she has been featured at Flaunt, she painted live during this year’s FUSE, and now her work is on display through the end of the month {and possibly beyond} at TCA on Broad. Fashion Framed is clearly inspired and informed by her time in fashion as every piece features beautiful pieces of fashion from dresses to hats. Denise describes her work as “taking inspiration from vintage” and “including qualities I think are important including romance, beauty, grace and confidence.”

Art is enjoyed for many different reasons. For me, it is intriguing because inspiration is fascinating and somewhat magical. What you see on canvas is a moment of connection based on a lifetime of experiences that can only be made by that artist. Denise’s paintings are full of beautiful colors, strong women, and interesting patterns but they are not exact copies of clothing or moments that exist. Denise describes herself as a “very visual person.” She says she could be struck by the shadow of a branch on a tree, take a picture, and reference it unexpectedly in the future. Actual fabrics inspire some of the patterns in the background and on the clothing but others have unexpected origins. If you happen to visit while she is in TCA on Broad be sure to ask her which painting a metal screen at the MoMA inspired. Fashion Framed is on display until the end of the month at TCA on Broad next to Grassroots Coffee. — Emily M.

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Delight! Double Dark Chocolate Decadence: Brownies and Ice Cream

Mushroom bisque

Sometimes too much of a good thing is just right. Why call on vanilla ice cream for brownies à la mode when you can meet chocolate with chocolate? Rather than baking chocolate, these recipes rely on quality dark chocolate that you’d readily eat straight, and both the brownies and the ice cream get rich, chocolate-boosting undertones from brown sugar and espresso. If you’re one to gild the chocolate lily, you can experiment with additional flavors, such as peppermint, cayenne, or orange. Try the ice cream in other preparations: make a float with a brown ale or porter, or drizzle with good olive oil and a pinch of flaky salt.

Dark Chocolate Brownies 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

With the cooler weather and the abundance of rain we have been having, the farmers' mushrooms are coming up very nicely. I have the opportunity to work with some great local growers, they can be found at nearby local farmers markets such as Market Square in Tallahassee on Saturdays or at Lewis produce here in Thomasville. Mushrooms come in numerous varieties, each having their own color, shape, texture and flavor. They are an extremely versatile food and can be cooked in various ways from smoking, grilling, pickling to frying, just to name a few. One of my favorite ways to prepare mushrooms is in a lovely cream bisque. This recipe is simple and is great on overcast days to warm up with. You can use any variety of mushrooms you would like but I prefer a mixture of Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms.

Ingredients 1 lb mushrooms 1 Vidalia onion {chopped} 1 bulb garlic {chopped} 1 inch ginger {peeled and chopped} 1 qt heavy cream 1 qt veggie stock

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch pan. Combine chopped chocolate, sugars, butter, espresso powder, and salt in a large metal or glass bowl. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until butter and chocolate are completely melted. The mixture will be a little grainy. Stir in milk. Remove bowl from over the saucepan and cool until lukewarm. Beat together eggs and egg yolk and whisk into cooling chocolate mixture. Sift flour into the mixture and fold all the ingredients together. Spread batter into pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before cutting.

Sweat the onions, garlic, ginger and mushrooms in 3 tablespoons canola or veggie oil in a soup pot. When mushrooms release all their liquid, add the cream and stock and simmer for an hour. Season with salt and pepper. Carefully puree the soup using a buerre mixer or blender. Top with sour cream and some cornbread crumbles if desired when serving. Enjoy.

Townie Profile: Jessi Rush

Thomasville – home of individuals with unexpected talents. A few months ago I interviewed Jessi Rush as a Chum. Her hobby is so compelling and unexpected that a few questions as a chum weren’t enough. Luckily for me, she recently won first place in the costume contest at Smite World Championships and I am glad to have the opportunity to share more of her immense and unexpected talent. In her spare time, Jessi creates costumes of characters from her favorite video games. She says it is “really magical when you see your favorite player come to life.” Her latest character of choice, Smite character Tyr, appealed to her because his character has many different pun-tastic versions {or skins} based on his name Tyr. Tyr has only one hand and his available skins often have creative coverings for his missing hand. Jessi chose Sock PuppeTyr to bring to life. He has an enormous, goofy looking sock puppet for a hand. Tyr has a shaved head and comical facial hair. He wears a fur-lined skirt and yields an oversized sword. Oh and I did I mention that every aspect of this costume from the boots to the armor and the sword have working lights? Jessi describes the community of cosplayers {as they are called} as extremely supportive. Anything goes {Google “princess batman”} and there is tremendous support for any form of creativity. Jessi strives to create exact replicas of the costumes of her favorite characters. The list of skills one must possess to accomplish this is daunting. Jessi begins the process with sketching. She then sculpts, makes patterns, sews, paints, molds, casts, does electrical work, hair

styling and make-up. It’s dizzying. As if all of that wasn’t challenging enough, Jessi pushed herself to finish Tyr with an unprecedented deadline. She put in over 250 hours of work over two months to complete Tyr in time for the competition. Smite, home to Tyr, is developed by Hi Rez in Atlanta. Wouldn’t you know that there is a Thomasville connection there? Dustin Maeno and Andy Sexton of Thomasville and friends of Jessi work in the Social Media department of Hi Rez. Recently, the Smite World Championships were held in Atlanta, where the best professional gamers competed for the title. A costume contest was also part of the festivities. Jessi entered with her Sock PuppeTyr and won first place and a hefty cash prize. When I asked if her husband Daniel ever helps with the work she laughed indicating he did but not in the ways I meant. “Well, he shaved his head and beard,” she said. While he occasionally gets to help with the finishing touches, he often gets to wear the creations. Jessi was spot on when she called him a trooper. Sock PuppeTyr didn’t just require a makeover, he came with 15lb. of clothing and a 20 lb sword. With one hand Daniel managed all of that AND sold it on stage during the competition. "Trooper" might be an understatement. I’m calling them a match made in heaven. To learn more about all of Jessi’s work you can visit her website at www.seraphcosplay.com. — Emily M.

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Good deeds done. We have done good deeds unto others, but in a couple lines please share one good deed done unto you.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

Marching in Valdosta last month, I left 40 minutes early. I knew the main march would catch me. 1.8 miles on my crutch-cane. Whew! Yet, a niece watched me the whole way. Then, offered me the heat and dryness of her truck, and a ride back when the speeches were done.

6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 3 cups half-and-half 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 2 eggs 1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup dark cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla

- Benjamin G

I had scheduled a Women’s Convention and needed a venue within a tight budget. A local pastor offered us a sanctuary and facility, plus the key, without a second thought. We were able to hold our Convention without delay or hesitation. God is Awesome.

Place chopped chocolate and half a cup of the half-andhalf in a metal or glass bowl. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and allow the chocolate to melt. Stir in the instant espresso powder. Remove bowl from on top of the saucepan. In a food processor or blender, combine eggs with the remaining half-and-half, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa, and vanilla. Mix until frothy and pour in cooling chocolate; continue to blend until thoroughly combined. Place the food processor bowl or blender jar in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to chill. Pour cold mixture into an ice cream churn and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze ice cream until solid and enjoy.

- Sharon

Moving to Thomasville as an aging introvert, I was skeptical if I would fit into my chosen community. The community has embraced me as one of their own. I belong. - June

— Kelly S.

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In my college days, before cell phones or debit cards, my little hatchback Subaru got a flat tire in downtown Baltimore. Knowing I only had $10, the service station charged me $9 and gave me 4 quarters change in case I needed to use the pay phone. - Jan

Over the past few months I have received several notes {written or emails} from different people thanking me for the role I played in that person’s life. The really neat part of this is that the things mentioned were between 15-20 years ago {one 30+years}. What great encouragements!

When a tree fell on my house, one friend, who had a newborn baby at home, cooked me a homemade lasagna meal. Another friend offered a place for me and my daughter to stay. Thank God for friends! - Joy

Starting my first job in the United States, I had no idea what the protocol for lunch involved. A colleague named Jack saw my confusion and invited me down to a local hamburger joint. We enjoyed great food and became good friends. I still enjoy a plate of fresh onion rings. - David

I was new to town and found a local Bible study to be part of to meet people. As soon as one of the ladies found out I was new to the area, she paid for my Bible study book and gave me a list of helpful places. Thomasville has been full of so many sweet people. - Sarah

My car battery sometimes doesn’t like to work, and I needed a jump start. I had been presenting to a job fair at Brooks County High and had just met a high school senior. I went back and asked if he knew anyone able to help me. He came right away with his very kind agriculture teacher, and I was on my way. I am thankful for friendly and helpful students and teachers! - Chris

— Benjamin G.

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TCA, 600 E. Washington St. 6-10p, $25 per child Join TCA for a Leap Year Lollapalooza Lock-In with Hananel Jackson and the Youth Team at Thomasville Center for the Arts! Celebrating the Leap Year is a fun excuse to play creative games, solve riddles, and share our talents for a night. The fun will conclude with pizza and a movie in the Theater! For children ages 5-12.

Saturday, February 20

Another Night of Bluegrass

Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, 144 E. Jackson St. 7:30p No matter the source, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers always put their distinctive stamp on a song, making it at once their own and a part of the chain of tradition that lies at the heart of bluegrass. For more information, contact Felicia Brannen at 229-228-7977.

Downtown Thomasville Sidewalk Sale

Downtown Thomasville 10a-5p Join in on Downtown Thomasville’s semi-annual Sidewalk Sale! Participating downtown merchants will have tons of items available at great discounts on the sidewalks outside their store. Come see all that downtown Thomasville has to offer!

USDA Home Buyer’s Program

Thomas County Public Library, 201 N. Madison St. 10a-12p, free USDA Direct Home Loan Program {100% Financing} – Taking the 1st step to your home ownership! USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information, contact Fred Council at 229-382-0279 or fred.council@ga.usda.gov.

The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 6-7p Join the Forever Young Adult book club every fourth Monday of the month at The Bookshelf {all ages are welcome}!

Wednesday, February 24 The Accidental Gallery presents Intro to Painting {7-part class}

The Accidental Gallery, 1304 Old Monticello Rd. 1-3p, $115 pp Beginning or rusty artists, this is a class for you! Topics include drawing with charcoal and pencil, mixing colors, and watercolor painting techniques. Classes taught by Artist Sandi Shaw. 7-part class held every Wednesday from Feb. 17-Mar. 30. For more information, contact Sandi Shaw at 816-309-5131.

Thursday, February 25 Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale Preview Party Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Hwy 122 Benefactor Preview Party, 5:30-10p, $275pp Patron Preview Party, 7-10p, $175 pp

February 26-28 Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale

Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Hwy 122 10a-5p {starts at 11a on Sunday}, $15pp Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Hwy 122, Thomasville. The Thomasville Antiques Show Committee is pleased to present thirty of the country’s most prestigious dealers who will offer the opportunity to view and purchase exquisite antiques. The dealers will showcase antique furniture, paintings, rugs, jewelry, tableware, accessories and collectibles to suit the taste of the casual and the serious collector. For tickets to special events and lectures visit www.thomasvilleantiquesshow.com.

February 26-27 The Creative Mix: The Best of Lightroom and Photoshop Workshop

Sweet and Savory Sisters Banquet Room, 420 W. Jackson St. 9a-4:30p, $100pp. Learn how Lightroom and Photoshop can unite as the dynamic duo that finally brings both image organization and masterful editing to your photography workflow. Dan Burkholder is famous for presenting rock solid photography information in an energy packed and humorous setting. With his decades in both the classic darkroom and the digital arena, Dan will answer your questions with words you’ll understand and remember. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to use the best parts of Lightroom and Photoshop! To register go to http://www.danburkholder.com/allworkshops.html. For more information contact Mitch Brown at 229-498-4087.

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Sidewalk Sale. Downtown Thomasville hosts sidewalk sales a couple of times a year {perfect for those of us trying to move older inventory}, so go ahead and bring the family to browse downtown on Saturday. We’ll have lots of hardback books on sale, plus some gifty-product, too.

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Forever Young Adult book club. It’s not too late to join the latest Bookshelf-sponsored book group; Rebekah leads this book club as they navigate YA literature, often reading fantasy-inspired or coming-of-age tales. Our Forever Young Adult book club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00.

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Story Time with Rosalind Bunn. Normally our sweet manager Rebekah handles story time duties, but we’ve got a couple of special guests up our sleeves, including author Rosalind Bunn. Rosalind wrote the book Whose Shadow Do I See?, perfect for kiddos who might be a little bit afraid of the dark, and she’ll be with us on the 27th to lead story time and sign copies of her book. Bring your littles to hang out at the shop; story time always starts at 11:00!

Monday, February 29

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Monday, February 22 Forever Young Adult Book Club

Normally January and February are slower months for the shop, but we kicked off this year with a couple of really fun events {I’m looking at you, book club fair and Galentine’s Day}, which made for a rather busy new year. The fun doesn’t stop when February ends, either; we’ve planned some lovely happenings at The Bookshelf over the next few weeks, and I hope we’ll see you there!

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Saturday, February 27

Story Time with Irene Latham. Help us welcome spring with a story time featuring guest author Irene Latham. Irene’s new book, Fresh Delicious, is a collection of children’s poetry inspired by the farmers’ market, so it’s perfect for springtime. Irene will lead story time and our craft, plus sign copies of her books!

Thursday, March 17

Coloring Night. Our monthly coloring nights continue; grab your coloring supplies and your girlfriends, then head to The Bookshelf for an hour of stress relief after work. We have coloring books if you haven’t snagged one yet, and we’ll even provide colored pencils and sharpeners. BYOB!

Saturday, March 19

Letter Writing Club. Letter Writing Club is back, and each month, we’re doing themed meetings to help you navigate the hidden art of letter writing. Join us Saturday morning, March 19, to make your own Easter greetings and springtime salutations. All the supplies – including stamps! – are provided.

Saturday, March 26

Easter Egg Hunt at the ‘Shelf. Looking for a place to take the little ones for an old-fashioned Easter egg hut {or maybe an Easter Egg hunt with a twist}? Bring ‘em to The Bookshelf on Saturday, March 26. We’ll have eggs hidden around the shop, and maybe a few sweet treats, too. As usual, a full listing of our events can be found on Facebook {we’re Bookshelf Thomasville!} or on our store website: www. bookshelfthomasville.com.

— Annie Butterworth Jones Co-Owner + Managing Partner T he Bookshelf

Photography by William Hamil

2nd Annual Dancing with the Thomasville Stars

Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, 144 E. Jackson St. 7p, $20pp Annual fundraiser to benefit Halcyon Home Domestic Violence Shelter. Tickets are $20 each and are available at Rayann’s Christian Bookstore. For more information contact 229-226-6682 or visitwww.halcyonhomeshelter.org.

Story Time and Signing with Rosalind Bunn

The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 11a Whose Shadow Do I See? by author Rosalind Bunn is the story of a boy who isn't quite ready for bed and learns that things aren't as scary as they look, even in the dark. Bring your little ones for a fun story and the opportunity to meet the author! Contact Annie Jones for more information at 229-228-7767.

Tuesday, March 1 Spring Lecture Series at the Thomas County Museum of History

Thomas County Museum of History, 725 N. Dawson St. 7:30p, free The Museum of History is proud to host this annual lecture series featuring speakers from Thomas County and beyond. Join us for the first four Tuesdays in March for an in-depth exploration of the past. Speakers and program titles coming soon! For more info visit www. thomascountyhistory.org or call 229-226-7664.

Saturday, March 12 Thomasville Beer Club

Liam's of Thomasville, 113 East Jackson Street 6:30p, $5 Meet people with the same interest: craft beer, brewing, beer education and tasting. The Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at Liam’s of Thomasville. Follow them on Facebook: www. facebook.com/ThomasvilleBeerClub.

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Metcalfe Spring Flea Market

Metcalfe Methodist Church Community Park 2009 BeachtonMetcalfe Rd 9a-3p Join in for the 4th annual flea market hosted by the Metcalfe Community Association. Admission is free, and includes up to seventy craft vendors, local food, musical entertainment, dancers and a car show. There will also be a raffle drawing and a community garage sale. All proceeds from the raffle drawing and sale will be used to help improve the historical town of Metcalfe, GA. Follow the Metcalfe Spring Flea Market on Facebook for event updates and vendor information.