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Sneak Peek Due South 2014
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CHUMS Robert Kelly
Townies, it’s almost time for Due South, the yearly celebration of the authentic southern connection between land, family and tradition. The third annual Due South will feature New Orleans zydeco music instead of the previous years’ bluegrass, and will be held on one day only, April 26, 2014. The selected bands at this year’s festival are all regional. Thomasville Center for the Arts’ Lizzie Jones, Assistant to Due South Chair Haile McCollum, plus Ely Mathes, owner of The Grain in Tallahassee, and Brian Durham of the New 76ers, picked from over twenty online submissions to choose the five final bands. Four of the bands, The Fried Turkeys, Midnight Rain, Two Foot Level, and Shoes and Laces are from Tallahassee and one, Soul Gravy, is from Saint Simons Island.
There will also be an outdoor Makers Market this year that will be open from 12-5 PM. According to TCA’s website, “The Makers Market at Due South celebrates the skilled handwork and design of southern contemporary makers.” Jones says there will be 25 market vendors with goods such as ceramics, bags, screen-printed books and goods, jellies and jams, soaps, candles, candy, pickles, hand-forged knives, and even furniture. Just like last year, Due South will be held at Studio 209 at 209 West Remington Avenue. There will be on-street parking, but there’s plenty of it. Visit Thomasville Center for the Arts’ webpage at www.thomasvillearts.org to listen to the bands ahead of time; for up-to-the-minute Due South coverage, like them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/duesouthtca.
The headlining band, Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys, was chosen separately at an earlier date. Although the music will be different this year, it will still be a celebration of shared southern heritage. According to Billboard, “Rosie Ledet has handcrafted her special sound, which unites soul and zydeco to create provocative spirited dance grooves. Her strengths lie in her prolific songwriting and her distinctive, sultry vocal style. With her rich vocal timbre, she can sell anything she sings.”
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If you’ve ventured down into The Points {Where Broad/Gordon/Metcalfe/South streets meet} in the last few years, you’ve probably met Robert Kelly of Apollo records. With international Record Store Day happening April 19, gather the courage to make the short trek to the Other Side of Broad…a world of retro goodness awaits you. Why the Ville? A beautiful city filled with beautiful people. Where could be better than Thomasville? Your favorite morning routine? Getting up, getting arranged quickly and focusing on the day ahead and the needs of our customers, both old and new. Tville in Spring is: Beautiful. Like a day in the park - every day. Best reason to cross Smith? To discover The Points and all the independent specialty stores down here. It is the ultimate voyage of discovery...and a trip that is always worth making. What makes your location down in The Points so special? It’s lovely. Green, beautiful trees and a very relaxed atmosphere. A place to be... - Bunny B.
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One of the ‘Ville’s most revered restaurants, Jonah’s, is expanding to the adjacent space formerly occupied by Blue Sail Cruises and Travel. Very soon, you’ll have even more space to grub on your shrimp and grits. According to owner Caleb Brown, this additional space will increase the seating capacity by 30%. The current space is approximately 1500 square feet, and this addition will add between 600-700 square feet.
3-4 PM Two Food Level 4:30-5:30 PM Soul Gravy 6:30-8:00 PM Shoes and Laces
According to TCA’s Lizzie Jones, even if the VIP tickets sell out, festival goers can still purchase sponsorships. The “Backer” level sponsorship is $300 which provides two VIP tickets and on-site recognition and signage. This level of sponsorship is a mere $50 more than the cost of two VIP tickets at regular price. Additional levels of sponsorship, “Foodie,” “Roadie,” and “Backstage All Access” are also available at prices ranging from $500 to $5,000.
8:30-11 PM Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys
Townie Talent Wanted: Recipe Writer Search! Dearest readers, is there a Recipe Maven among you? Do you, or some townie you know have what it takes to contribute hand-picked recipes to our newspaper each month? Our Farm to Table department needs you! We’re looking for someone who loves cooking and loves to share recipes with others. We like seasonal, Southern recipes, some for newbies and some for accomplished home cooks. The more local ingredients you can incorporate, the better! Doesn’t matter if you’re a local chef, caterer or a home cook, all are welcome to apply. To apply, simply email us at yourtownie@gmail.com, or send us a message on Facebook.
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12-1 PM The Fried Turkeys
This year’s general admission ticket price has been lowered from $25 to $10. This lower price will hopefully attract Florida State and Valdosta State University students, and create a larger and more diverse crowd. VIP tickets, at $125 per person, provide access to food and libations at 6:00 P.M., and all-day access to a VIP restroom. Make sure to buy your VIP passes ahead of time because they will likely sell out. General admission tickets will be available at the gate for the same $10 price.
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Caleb says that the expansion will be complete at the end of April or beginning of May. Jonah’s will not be closing for any of the construction and will utilize Sundays, when the restaurant is closed, to work on the changes in phases. Customers can look forward to more dining space, a larger kitchen and waiting area, and two new bathrooms once the construction is complete. According to co-owner Lauren Brown, the most exciting change will be the enhanced Jonah’s experience. “We aren’t adding space to pack in as many people as we can. We will be able to spread out a little bit and create a little more waiting room inside. Hopefully, all of these things will make the entire Jonah’s experience even better.” Caleb says that originally, their space was adequate, but the expansion has been justified by ever increasing customer volume. “This will help give a great experience to our customers,” he says, “and give us the scale we need to eliminate some of the tension between our facility and the volume, the by-product being a better experience.” According to Caleb, the focus of the expansion is not to bring in new dishes, either, as the Jonah’s staff is dedicated to heightening the excellence of what they’re already cooking up. “Our niche is southern seafood cuisine,” he
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says, “and we try not get too expansive because we want to be excellent at everything. We feel good about the current selection and we just want to get better and better at what we have.” “We still want to be innovative going forward, says Caleb. “Our focus—expansion, or no expansion--is getting better at our craft, which means being the best at hospitality, service, and extraordinary cuisine.” Caleb added that the biggest challenge was trying to tie together two separate 100+ year old buildings, which were not designed to be restaurant space in the first place. The buildings were separated by a wall twenty-eight inches thick that proved to be a challenge for Jonah’s. The challenge was worth it for Lauren. “[The additional space] will give our team more efficiency and help them do what they do even better.” The Browns are thankful for the opportunity to expand their restaurant in its existing location. “We love downtown and are excited to have a bigger presence and the ability to represent the community in a way that is excellent. It’s about the people--our guests and team. We are happy to employ more people in Thomasville with a job that they can enjoy and use to provide for their families,” Lauren says. “We are a faith-based company,” says Caleb, “and He has definitely opened the doors. We are thankful and blessed to have this opportunity to open and grow in our current location”.
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Our Staff Editor in Chief + Publisher Bunny Byrne Managing Editor Jennifer Westfield Columnists Lauren Basford J. David Bray, Jr. Denise Purvis J.K. Slaughter Abrie Soileau Contributing Writers J. L. Cox III Laura Floyd Rebekah Giambroni Denise Purvis Jon Towns Comics Artists Laura Floyd Benjamin Gardner David Longstreet Distribution Loren Towns Blogging Bunny Byrne
The story of my becoming Editrix-in-Chief is much like one with which I’m sure you’re familiar, though the bricks leading into Thomasville aren’t yellow. Before I found the ‘Ville, when it came to writing I was as devoid of heart as the Tin Man, as intellectually stunted as the Scarecrow and as a result, thought even less of my work than the Cowardly Lion did his roar. Then I crossed paths with a certain Dorothy, who asked if I wanted to write for the Townie. Now she’s bequeathed me the ruby slippers, and I still can’t believe it. In the last twelve months, you kind people have not only polished my writer’s heart
to a gleam, but claimed it; because of your faith, my head all full of stuffin’ has been filled with assignments that put me in the middle of your homegrown talent and bigname visitors at events I never imagined could be pulled off by a town your size; and courage tagged along, realizing its ability in the continued company of the lot of you who have now become my family. This metaphor is not quite parallel, though, because I think of you as my Emerald City, and my Land of Oz. And Bunny Byrne is not only my Dorothy, but my Good Witch and my Great and Powerful Wizard— minus the curtain and smoke spectacle attempting to shroud the fact that she’s a human being, and one who has completely reset the course of my creative life by handing me over to you. I couldn’t be happier. There’s no place like Thomasville. - Jennifer W.
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‘What’s that smell?’
‘It’s just mom burning breakfast again.’
They’re simply not old enough to appreciate fine culinary art. After all, the oatmeal’s not burned; it just has that nice smoky flavor. People pay good money to have that smoky flavor in their food. With my cooking skills and plethora of children, peanut butter is a staple. Cheap, easy-to-use, creamy goodness. It does tend to get everywhere, though, and I hear things like: ‘Mom, will you lick the peanut butter off my nose? My tongue won’t go that far.’ Having children also changes one’s buying habits. When my food budget reached twice the size of my mortgage, the need for frugality became obvious. I’ve found it helpful to buy in bulk off the internet. I can often find great deals on shelf-stable items, and it’s quite entertaining to see the look on the mailman’s face when my children run from the house screaming, “CASHEWS!!!” We keep the local grocery stores hopping. I generally make the same things every week, and they’ve come to depend upon our buying habits. It’s always funny when we return from vacation and the grocery store shelves are overloaded with dry-roasted peanuts and rice cakes. Bulk cooking is helpful, too. I bake a week’s worth of cookies on Friday nights. Usually this means one batch of chocolate chip, one batch of cinnamon raisin, and one batch of peanut butter, which may be vetoed by the populace if they don’t have hashtags on top. Sometimes I’ll make pie and joke that pi are squared. That’s not true, though—at our house, pi are 9x13 rectangular.
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We try to eat fairly healthily, though I suppose I’m not as crunchy as some moms. One health food I do buy is nutritional yeast. It’s a yellow flake that’s high in B vitamins and adds a cheesy flavor to popcorn. Apparently, it’s great straight from the can, too. On one hand, it was annoying to find the twins eating it by the handful while also covered in peanut butter. On the other hand, if anyone needs any fluffy, yellow chicks for Easter, I have two of them. Eating together requires a table that will seat us all, but most sets only seat eight. Having nine to seat means walking into a corporate boardroom and really appreciating the majesty of a table that can seat fifteen. Though I have on occasion suffered from table-envy, I do have a lovely table that can seat us all. It’s a family heirloom from the 1880s, and I require that my children treat it with due respect. A few of them are firmly convinced that fire will fall from heaven if they think of sitting on it, and I’m not going to say anything that will change their minds.
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When you have seven children, feeding them is a major and constant undertaking. I make most of our food from scratch. You’d think by this point I’d be an expert chef, but whenever I get to thinking too highly of myself, I’ll hear a conversation like this:
The Pilcher organ at St. Thomas Episcopal, one of the oldest of its kind in original condition in the state, is in need of some TLC. St. Thomas has appointed international musician and Thomasville native Raymond Hughes to oversee its restoration.
I’ve covered the table with a tablecloth and a plastic cover and secured it all with duct tape. I put a map of the world between the two layers which is helpful when teaching geography. It also helps with discipline as I can assign areas between specific lines of longitude as DMZs. The Treaty of Tordesillas has inspired more than just peace in the New World.
In conjunction with Valdosta State University, Hughes will lead a performance of Mozart’s comic one act opera, ‘The Impresario,’ at Thomasville Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 30th at 4:00 PM. All proceeds will benefit the organ restoration project, which will employ the services of the Schlueter Pipe Organ Company of Atlanta. The 1927 Pilcher organ has been an integral part of services at St. Thomas for over eighty-five years, and also happens to be the instrument on which Hughes took his first music lesson at age twelve, he says, a mere twenty years ago. Hughes, former Chorus Master of New York’s Metropolitan Opera, currently serves as Artistic Director of the Thomasville Music and Drama Troupe. “At the moment, the instrument is in dire need of restoration,” says Hughes. “When the Valdosta State University Opera approached me about taking on this role for a performance in Thomasville, I agreed on the condition that we make this a fund-raiser for the Pilcher organ.”
Feeding so many has required a few changes to the kitchen, too. Our weekly influx of groceries is quite sizeable and when added to our emergency food supplies it becomes too much for my cabinets. All of the food then is kept in the basement. On the surface that seems like a pain, but I simply give my minions a grocery list, and they shop for my dinner supplies downstairs. Feeding this crew is a big job, and it’s not free of frustration. Either picky eaters turn up their noses, or there is a relentless chorus of, ‘I’m hungry!’ I look hopefully into my coffee cup and sigh because it’s empty. I know that feeding little tummies good food every day leads to strong bodies, happy grins, and lots of giggles. And for now, that’s all the inspiration I need. These days that drag by will roll into years that pass too quickly. Someday I won’t have a lizard in my sink or wonder why all of my pots and pans are on the floor and my cabinets are full of socks. Yes, I have my hands full, but you should see my heart.
‘The Impresario,’ a singspiel originally written to a German libretto and performed a mere two-hundred years ago, employs both music and spoken dialogue. For audience palatability VSU’s Tamara Hardy has updated the dialogue, originally written for a debut sponsored by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, to South Georgia vernacular. Hughes will lead in the role of the Maestro/Old Impresario, joined by Caroline Hatchett, Rakeeta Laird, Daniel Griffin, and Nathan Calvert in roles as Goldentrill, Silverpeal, Bluff, and the Angel. Tickets are currently on sale at Hicks Clothing at 115 North Broad Street, and at The Gift Shop at 103 South Broad, and a limited quantity will be available at the door. Patron/sponsor tickets are $100 and include premium seating, general admission tickets are $30, and student tickets are $5. Don’t miss out on an evening for a good cause featuring the world-renowned talents of Raymond Hughes in a newfangled ‘southern singspiel’ which is sure to be a unique and hilarious treat. —Jennifer W.
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Southern Coterie Summit • Charleston
Thomasville spreads the entrepreneurial spirit like a catching cold, and it’s no wonder. When you live in a place so committed and connected, it’s hard not to catch the virus, knowing that you’ve got a town behind you, cheering you on. If you’ve caught the bug, or if you just wanna, the Southern C Summit is where you’ve got to be. The Southern Coterie started as an online forum for those who love the South and all its charm, but it quickly morphed into a meeting point for creative entrepreneurs - and mostly women. Instead of competition, the Southern C emphasizes collaboration and connection, two things the ‘Ville has down pat. When I met founder Cheri Leavy, who was in town for this year’s Antiques Show, we nerded out on publishing, food and collaborative ideas. I knew I had to attend. In fact, there’s a whole Thomasville delegation going, and we hope to have you’ll join us! There are three summits per year, and the first one of 2014 is in Charleston, SC. Not only a beautiful place, but a foodie place, a creative place, an entrepreneur-friendly place. My friend Ken O., a Charleston-to-Thomasville transplant, says, “I always think of Thomasville as a little Charleston.” In my mind, that means they’re fab, too, but not as homey and with none of the intrinsic connectedness of the ‘Ville. There’s no place like Thomasville, right? The Summit will host sessions on marketing, branding, connecting with your audience, and social media. However, the best part of the Summits is the opportunity for connections. There are breaks and brunches and cocktail hours, all with the goal of connecting the participants to each other. From this focus on connection have come several collaborations. Schermer Pecans, owned by Tville local Putt Wetherbee, is working with well-known Athens, GA, caterer Lee Epting on some pecan pralines like you’ve never seen before. Another conspiracy born of the Summits is Salted + Styled blog’s series, “Food-Inspired Interiors,” which you can find here: www.saltedandstyled.com.
directed to this main-drag establishment. The interior is dayat-the-racetrack chic, and the brunch menu will give you the squeals. The Mister had Chicken + Waffles and I had Fish + Chips - comes with a wonderfully unusual broccoli slaw. I’m a picky seafood eater, and this dish had a terminal case of the awesomes. They make all of their condiments in-house, and you’ll want to order something to dunk them in. Hominy Grill: Some of the best Southern cooking I’ve had lately. There’s a daily veggie + specials board, and don’t you dare skip dessert - save room! Chocolate cake, buttermilk pie and whatever else they dream up. You know you wanna… just do it. Xiao Bao Biscuit: The cutest little spot you ever did see, with outside seating and brightly painted furnishings. The menu is small and Thai-Chinese focused. The food is uber-fresh and the ample portions will leave you satisfied but not groggy. Husk: Pig ear lettuce wraps with fermented cucumbers. Need I say more? {If I do, indeed, need: my mom accompanied us to dinner, and we all loved the imaginative blend of Southern ingredients and unusual pairings + technique.} Christophe’s Chocolates: Hidden away on Society Street is a small building that holds small treats, with eye popping taste and visual appeal. I’m a macaron snob {French macarons, not the coconut kind}. Christope’s macs make the cut, and not just barely. They also have an array of small desserts, suitable for nomming in your hotel room after a day at the Summit, or carrying home to your dear ones in the Ville. The Southern C Summit is April 30th - May 2nd, and if you stay over until Saturday, hop to the Saturday Market in Marion Square. From antique maps to fresh produce to breakfast, lunch + locally roasted coffee, it’s worth the extra night. And the best activity in Charleston is free…you’ll need it if you tuck into the aforementioned meals: walking the lovely streets lined with stately homes and swaying palms.
Charleston has been a foodie hub for years and it continues to have new places popping up. A few of my favorites right now:
Find more info about the Summit + register for tickets here: www.thesoutherncsummit.com. If you’re going, let us know, so we can meet up! {Psst…Look for the upcoming issue of Thom magazine…there’s a feature story on the Southern C!}
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ACROSS 1 Crazy person, crazy bird 5 One-celled animal 10 Father 14 Opera Solo 15 Humped Animal 16 Underground part of plants 17 African nation 18 Ordeal 19 Civil wrong 20 Warn 22 Goofed 24 Cay 25 Main-Drag Downtown 27 Cuts 29 Mustang
32 Fire residue 35 Israel’s son 38 Ill-being 39 Be mournful 40 Poem of praise 41 Planet and element 43 Segment of a race 44 Wheel runner 46 North American country 47 Hairstyle 48 It is not deep, but does have many layers 49 Town that recently fired its police chief 51 Hot bedtime drink 54 Bird homes
57 Current acronym for what was formerly the “Cultural Center” in Thomasville 59 Gives the impression of being 62 Downtown eatery 64 Globes 66 Pine Tree State 68 Flat-bottomed boat 69 Anger 70 Sesame Street’s grouch 71 Carved Polynesian pendant 72 Do what you’re told 73 Where actors work 74 Prow
1 Dalai ______ 2 Toothbrush brand 3 Cargo vessel 4 Kenya capital 5 Feign 6 A female horse 7 Native ruler 8 These animals come in species such as Black, Brown, Polar, Panda, etc. 9 With “Allen” - a local funeral home 10 Creative work 11 Local place for a bibliophile 12 Gasbag 13 Lawyer (abbr.) 21 Sticky black substance 23 Journal 26 Fastener 28 Pressure unit 30 Neither’s partner 31 Bodily cavity 33 Always 34 Sego lily’s bulb 35 Company symbol 36 Paradise 37 Actual 39 Grist 41 Tends 42 Employ 45 Ghost’s greeting 47 Helps 50 Harden 52 Demonstrations 53 Active ingredient in brewing a craft beer 55 Implicit 56 Fire product 57 African country 58 Sidler 60 Soft mineral 61 Difficulty 63 Move through the water 65 Cunning 67 Before, poetically
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One of our favorite events of the year is coming up the Hands + Hearts for Horses Hoedown. Featuring hometown country star Steven Clawson, this event is a perfect excuse to throw on your best boots and a ten gallon hat and get d-o-w-n. {Special thanks to instructor Candace B. for her assistance on this article.} - Bunny B. From director Frances P.: Hands + Hearts for Horses currently has twelve active therapy horses. These horses often had careers in other areas of horsemanship, are still sound, but no longer able to compete or work in their former jobs. It takes a special horse to participate in therapeutic riding. The horse must have patience, calmness, willingness and stamina to
take on riders from ages 3 to 30+ years of age with many different kinds of physical and/or mental challenges. When a horse owner wants to donate a horse to the program, it comes to HHH for a three month trial period to see if the horse can pass muster to be a therapy horse. Horses can be donated or entered into the therapy program in a lease arrangement if they are deemed acceptable for therapeutic riding. Marla Bowman is program director overseeing horses and lessons at HHH. She is a certified instructor sanctioned by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship and can be reached at 229551-0086 or via www.handsandheartsforhorses.com.
Name: Tokette Breed: American Paint Horse Hands: 15.1 Favorite Treat: Apples Everyone Who Knows Me Knows I'm: A sweet, loving mare that enjoys helping riders learn steering independently. Riders love my smooth trot! In My Former Life I Was: in 4H, Western Pleasure and trail riding. Regular Riders: Jimmy W., Zach S., Asher F., Selena T.
Name: Stewart Breed: Thoroughbred Hands: 16.1 Favorite Treat: Carrots Everyone Who Knows Me Knows I'm: A tall handsome gray horse! I love helping advanced riders learn how to canter. In My Former Life I Was: A circuit children's hunter/jumper show horse. Regular Riders: Bree G., Briana C., Clayton S. Name: Teddy Breed: Norwegian Fjord Hands: 14.1 Favorite Treat: Apples, carrots, oat cookies Everyone Who Knows Me Knows I'm: The all-star here at HHH! Everyone loves my gentle, loving personality, as well as my teddy bear appearance. In My Former Life I Was: A helper during kids’ camps and trail rides. Regular Riders: Hayden F., Jaylen G., Sam D. Name: Eclipse Breed: Quarter Horse Hands: 15.2 Favorite Treat: Peppermints + apples Everyone Who Knows Me Knows I'm: A favorite at the barn because of my big personality + heart of gold. Give me a cookie, and I'll love you forever! In My Former Life I Was: A participant in Pony Club. Regular Riders: Mason L., Kerri O., Mia E. {Mia's parents sponsored Eclipse this year…all HHH horses are available for sponsorship, simply call or email for info.}
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March 25
Thomas County Museum of History Spring Lecture Series Commemorates The Civil War Sesquicentennial
7:30 PM, Admission is free and open to the public Thomas County Museum of History, 725 North Dawson Street Dr. Brent Tharp, Director, Georgia Southern University Museum presents Lawton Rediscovered: Recent Archaeology, Research & Interpretation of the Confederate P.O.W. Camp
March 29
Hands and Hearts for Horses 2nd Annual Hoedown
6:30 PM, HHH Barn, Lower Cairo Road Traditional southern dinner and a performance by Steven Clawson $50 General Admission, sponsorships available Contact: Frances M. Parker, 229-226-1011, adupriest@broadstreetoffices.com
March 29
The Jack Hadley Black History Museum presents Remarkable Women of the Year Third Annual Awards Banquet
6 PM at the Fredrick Douglass Complex Auditorium, 214 Alexander Street To honor and celebrate the achievement and contributions of 11 remarkable African American women who have made a difference in Grady and Thomas Counties Tickets available at the museum for a donation of $20.00, or call 229-226-5029.
If you loved the first issue of Thom magazine as much as I did, then you’re in for a treat! The second issue is about to come your way and we got a little sneak peek into its contents. Just in case you missed the first issue, Thom is a creative publication produced by the Center for the Arts. It’s not just a magazine, but a visual guide to Thomasville. Thom is also part documentary, chronicling the people and organizations who inspire and shape our community and others. Set for release in the first half of April, this issue will feature a Thought Leader, a Music Maker, a Muse, and even a Maker in the Making- a local boy who is a creative up and comer. There will also be a feature on what I would call a recycling artist, a woman who takes something that might be discarded by most people and makes it into something inspired; in other words, one person’s overlooked item is another person’s insanely awesome art concept. Thom will also highlight the two artists who won the art competitions at last year’s Flaunt, and will feature a Placemaker story, which highlights the arts’ impact on another community. There will also be an article for foodies! We all know Thomasville has some of the best restaurants and food in the area, not that I am biased *cough cough.* The latest Thom has a gorgeous cover that pays homage to Due South. In fact, the whole publication is based on the elements that surround Due South: the sights, sounds and tastes of the South that connect land, family and tradition into a shared heritage. If you are a member of the Center for the Arts, keep an eye on your mailbox for your copy, otherwise, you can score a free copy in many of the stores downtown and of course, at the Center. I can’t wait to get my hands on one! - Rebekah G.
March 30
Mozart’s Comic One-Act Opera, THE IMPRESARIO
Benefit performance for the restoration & renovation of St. Thomas’ Pilcher pipe organ 4 PM, Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 E. Washington Street Presented by Valdosta State University Opera and St. Thomas Episcopal Church THE IMPRESARIO, featuring Raymond Hughes as the role of the “old” Impresario with dialogue updated to South Georgia Vernacular by Tamara Hardesty. Tickets currently on sale downtown at Hicks Clothing and The Gift Shop, limited number at the door Patron/sponsor $100, General Admission $30, Students $5. Info: 229-226-4775
April 3rd
Thomasville Entertainment Foundation presents vocalist/pianist and five-time Grammy Award nominee Diane Schuur 8 PM at Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 East Washington Street Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for students Phone 229-226-7404 or order online at www.TEFconcerts.com.
Vote for the ‘Ville The battle for the best Southern town is on! In the spirit of March Madness, Garden & Gun has set up a bracket featuring 32 great Southern towns going head-to-head for the championship. And your votes will determine which towns advance. Our fair Thomasville is in the running! You can vote for the ‘ville by going to www.gardenandgun. com/article/southern-towns-bracket. Scroll down to the voting section and make your ROUND ONE selections. You can vote once a day during each round. The towns with the most votes by Monday, March 24, will move on to ROUND TWO.
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Fit as a Fiddle Lovely weather we’re having! I have really savored the recent great-weather days here in the ‘Ville. The sunny, breezy days are a sign that spring is coming and everyone is getting beach-ready. Let’s see those 6-pack abs, baby! Or...not... I don’t know about you, but I have frequented Waffle House about one time too many this month and I am in need of a little less maple syrup in order to wear my bikini with pride. In order to prepare for the beach trips to come, I’m taking a look at what I can do locally to get in gear health-wise. It’s no secret that eating a clean diet is a direct contributor to looking and feeling great, so my first stop is at a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) – Orchard Pond Organics in Tallahassee or at www. orchardpondorganics.com. These guys grow seasonal fruits and vegetables organically and sell full and half shares to our local community. They also offer shares of grass-fed beef, Grassroots coffee, and homemade bread. If you want to learn more about how to start your own backyard or community garden, they are an exceptional resource. On their website, they also offer some amazing recipes for what to do with your fruit and veggie loot after you pick it up from George & Louie’s. After you have picked up and prepared some delicious meals with your organic veggies, you should spend some time in the yard or at the park soaking up some sun for a little Vitamin D. Of course, moderation is key to avoid too much sun exposure at once (no one wants a sunburn or skin damage). Take this time to work in the yard, get your own garden started, or play with your kids or pets. Get a little dirt under your fingernails. After so much time spent indoors, you’ll feel refreshed and more connected with the elements. Lastly, an intense workout is essential if you want to look like you were photoshopped. We have several races coming up in and around the Ville – so take your pick. This year, in addition to my CrossFit training, I’m signing up for the 4th Annual 5k to support Thomas County Central High School Softball on Saturday, March 29th; the Swamp Dash: Florida Mud Run on Saturday, April 19th; and if I survive those, the 37th Annual Rose City Run 10k on Saturday, April 26th. If you are looking for more specific nutritional information to reach your beach body goals, one of my favorite books right now is The 21 Day Sugar Detox by Diane Sanfilippo (www.balancedbites.com). Ask Annie at The Bookshelf if she can order a copy for you. There’s also a fantastic cookbook by the same name and author as well. You will get all the science you need to educate yourself about this type of detox plus meal plans and levels of detox to suit your lifestyle and activity levels. As always, feel free to email me at abrie@ thomasvillecrossfit.com with any questions! - Abrie S.
Some of my favorite books on earth are children’s books, the books I read when I was still figuring out who I was and where I belonged. There’s a special place in my heart for feisty Anne Shirley, for the beloved March sisters (but especially Jo, and really, never-ever for Amy), for Sharon Creech’s Bloomability and J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts classics. These are the books I love the most, but I’m not naive enough to think they’re the books children today want to read. (Although, it’s true: I’ve been known to force Betsy, Tacy, and Tib, on any girl age 11 or up.) Classics are classics for a reason, and yes: I firmly believe children today should be reading them. But I also really believe kids should read what they want to read -- anything to just get them into a book, right, to help them fall in love with reading? So, I’ve made it my new mission to familiarize myself with the books in our middle readers’ section. Not just the books I already love, but the books that are new to me. Not just Sharon Creech and Judy Blume and Louisa May Alcott, but authors I haven’t explored before. My first selection? The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. It’s a series I often hear kids raving about, so I’ve never had trouble recommending it before. But the truth is, it’s easier to sell a book I’ve really read, a book I love. So I decided to start with the quirky, intelligent, brave children Stewart features in his series for middle readers. I was swept into the story immediately, captured by Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance, wishing I had Kate’s boldness, but knowing all along: I am Reynie to a T. (Even the quiz in the back of the book said so.) The story follows a group of 11-year-old children gifted with intelligence, honor, and bravery -- but never fear, these kids are still kids, and the author does a fine job reminding us of that fact. They face dangerous obstacles in their quest to save the world, but they still bicker and falter, and that makes these books so accessible for kids of all ages (and grown-ups too). If you know me, you know I love Harry Potter and his gang of misfits; I believe in those books, but I also know they’re not for everyone, and not every parent wants them on their child’s to-read list. May I then suggest The Mysterious Benedict Society? I flew through the first novel, and I’m confident middle readers will too. And if you’re a parent who enjoys reading out loud with their children? All the better. You’ll love diving into these stories just as much as your kids will. The Mysterious Benedict Society is available in paperback for $8 from The Bookshelf. - Annie B. The Bookshelf
Victoria Alan Rich will wed Marcus Audie Motes on March 29th, 2014, at Pebble Hill Plantation. Victoria is the daughter of Bud and DeeAnn Rich, of Tallahassee, FL, and the groom is the son of Tank and Leslie Motes of Palatka, FL. The bride and groom currently reside in Tampa, FL, where she is employed by Price Waterhouse, and he is employed by the Beck Construction Group. Both are proud graduates of the University of Florida.
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SAT. March 22 Downtown. The Sarah Mac Band Family friendly fun on the bricks starting at 6:30pm! Bring your own chairs and come enjoy an outdoor concert. On Broad Street at Jefferson.