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January 22 - february 4

VOLUME 5

Don’t Miss: TEF Presents Pasadena Roof Orchestra Get ready to tap your toes, folks. Imagine it’s the 1920s/30s. A time when the nightclubs were filled with champagne, white tuxedos and chiffon gowns. And the music was jazz, blues and Ragtime. The popular Pasadena Roof Orchestra {PRO} will light up the stage of the Thomasville Center for the Arts with a 7:30p performance on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Under the direction of bandleader/singer Duncan Galloway, the London-based swing band is highly sought after for its unparalleled, energetic stage shows. For more than four decades, the PRO has thrilled audiences across the globe with the big band music of the ’20s and ’30s from musical giants such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and Hoagy Carmichael. The orchestra’s current North American tour will feature famous tunes such as “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Lullaby of Broadway” as well as hot numbers such as Duke Ellington’s “Black and Tan Fantasy.”

For tickets, call the TEF office at 226-7404 or visit the TEF website at TEFconcerts.com. homasville Entertainment Foundation is a volunteerT led, non-profit organization celebrating its 77th season. In addition to presenting concerts by acclaimed artists, TEF provides educational outreach programs for students and performing arts scholarships. Other TEF events on tap for this season include popular vocalist Chris Mann {March 12} and the return of worldrenowned pianist Emanuel Ax {April 9}. If you plan to go: Thomasville Entertainment Foundation presents Pasadena Roof Orchestra 7:30p Tuesday, February 16 Thomasville Center for the Arts For tickets, call {229} 226-7404 or visit TEFconcerts.com Gen. Public: $38, Students: $15

The annual Thomasville Junior Service League Bargain Bazaar and Preview Party is coming up on February 5-6. Both events will be held at the Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds. This is JSL’s largest fundraising events, and they raised over $10,000 last year for the children of Thomas County.

Sterling Ivey

With a name like Sterling Ivey, I have to ask, are you an international spy? For many reasons, I am unable answer this question. Favorite book? At the moment, it's Kissinger, by Niall Ferguson, which is one of the many books I'm reading now. Favorite book outside your go-to genre? Probably Dubliners by James Joyce, a collection of short stories, the last of which is considered the greatest story ever written. Best Bookshelf customer experience? There's a customer that frequently special orders through us, and every time I call about her book arrival she is ecstatic. Every time. And every time it makes me happy. What two stores downtown should collaborate on an event? Fuzzy Goat and the Bookshelf. What do you plan to do when you graduate? I'll likely either enter the public or nonprofit sector working as a programs or policy analyst. Though, the most demand for MPAs is in Human Resources in the public or private sector. So, that's an option, too. What is tville's best-kept secret? As far as juicy secrets go, my lips are sealed.

- Emily M.

January 22 - february 4

VOLUME 5

All Saints Presents Fundraising and Mardi Gras Flare Step into Mardi Gras fun on Tuesday, February 9 at All Saints Episcopal Church’s annual Bayou Party and Auction. “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” In addition to outstanding food and music, this year’s annual Mardi Gras celebration raises funds for the Thomasville community. Last year, All Saints’ Episcopal distributed over $51,000 to 25 local organizations. Chairperson, Irene Gleason and Co-Chair Martha Reynolds Hanway won’t rest on those laurels though, and hope to beat that number this year. Oysters and other bayou fare kick off the celebration at Linda Gail’s Fish Camp followed by a full fare Louisiana dinner prepared by local favorite cook, John Gleason. There will be plenty of music to keep the party rolling plus a silent and live auction offering something for everyone. Some of the local organizations supported last year through this Mardi Gras event include: The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity – Thomas County, Thomas County Food

Go Into the Woods at the 2016 JSL Bargain Bazaar

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Ivey. Sterling Ivey. International man of mystery or man about town? Sterling was born and raised on Thomasville before setting off for Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC where he majored in English. He is currently working on his Master’s in Public Administration at Valdosta State. He also works at the Bookshelf where he is always good for a Political History book recommendation.

— June D.

Comprising eleven excellent jazz musicians, the fun-loving PRO promises an evening of amazing entertainment, infused with dry British humor and wit. When it comes to authentic swing music, the group is said to have no equal.

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Friday night will consist of the Preview Party which includes dinner, an auction and the opportunity to shop the bazaar before the general public on Saturday. Dinner and shopping will begin at 5:30. The live and silent auctions will begin at 7p, where participants can bid on some great items that have been donated from businesses in the community. The theme for this year’s Preview Party is “Into the Woods,” so participants can look forward to camping themed dinner and decor. Tickets for the Preview Party are $15, but armbands can be purchased for an additional $10. The event Friday night is from 5:30 until 9:30p “Thanks to donations from community members, sponsors, and hard working JSL members, we are able to raise more than $10,000 last year,” said JSL member Ashley Lawrence. “We hope to increase that amount this year so we can give back more to the children of Thomas County,” she said. If you are unable to attend the Preview Party on Friday night, you can always shop the bazaar on Saturday. Tickets are $2 at the door, cash only, where shoppers can take advantage of shopping the bazaar from 8a until noon. JSL is accepting donations up until the day before the event. If you are interested or know someone interested in donating for Bargain Bazaar please email jslthomasville@yahoo.com or call {229} 221. 2885, or {229} 672.0857 to arrange for pickup.

To buy tickets, see any JSL member or stop by Mary Madison on Broad Street. For more information, please email jslthomasville@yahoo.com. —Denise P.

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“Whether you come for the delicious food, can't miss 'em auction items, or one of a kind shopping, you will have a great time at JSL's Annual Bargain Bazaar.“ said Lawrence.

Bank, Halcyon Home, Boys and Girls Club, Thomas County Hospice, Thomasville Community Resource Center, Vashti, South Georgia Performing Arts, Hands on Thomas County, Safe Haven, Oak Street Mission plus many more. Tickets are $35 per person and available at All Saints Episcopal Church {229} 228-9242 or office@ allsaintsthomasville.org. Join the festivities Tuesday, February 9 at 6p, Linda Gail’s Fish Camp 537 Smith Avenue. Dinner and Live Auction begin at 7:15, All Saints Parish Hall. Dress is Cajun Casual —Didi H.

F USE: Boots and Ballet is Back On January 29, South Georgia Ballet is celebrating their 10th year of FUSE with a night full of dance, art and music. SGA is taking it back to the days before boots and swinging as a tribute to where it all began. FUSE was created in order “to give SGA dancers a greater dance vocabulary,” says Melissa June, artistic director at SGA. “The pieces were about trying new things.” This year choreographers including Orialis Sorreno, Ashley Adams, Kaitlyn Christensen, Rebecca Ross, and Melissa June have created pieces that are both artistic and technically difficult. As the Center for the Arts turns 100 this year, SGA wants to honor their partnership at FUSE. Before the show, guests are invited to a wine reception where photography of Ryan Zimmerman and Jason Kantner will be on display. Jason’s photography specifically highlights the partnership as it showcases dancers on location around the Center. Ryan’s artwork also features SGA dancers but focuses on the athleticism of dance and the shape of the body. The dancing will start at 7p and includes 10 pieces. The dancers will be accompanied by Simulatrac, a five-piece band under the direction of Chris Hall. Also, during one of the pieces Denise Boineau will be painting live. After the dance performances, all guests are invited to stay for the gala. Versa Musica will be providing musical entertainment while guests can watch Denise Boineau complete her piece or watch Tracy Foutz-Hunt paint one of Ryan Zimmerman’s photos. Both pieces will be auctioned off at their completion. Needless to say, this event will be full of art of all kinds. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the door, at www. southgeorgiaballet.org, or by calling {229} 228.9420. For those of you who attended SGA’s Boots and Ballet last year and want more, worry not. Melissa promises an even bigger and better Boots and Ballet to be included in this year’s The Princess Swan in June. Keep your eyes on The Townie for more information. —Emily M.

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Winter is here. Finally. {Like you were worried at Christmastime?}

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Need a colorful mug for your favorite hot beverage and a warm, cozy scarf for your neck? Girl and the Goat is just the ticket. And get your ticket ASAP as spots are running out. Thomasville Center for the Arts/Studio 209 and Fuzzy Goat will present Girl and The Goat on January 23, the first in the “Made It” workshop series which are part of TCA’s plan to develop new creative opportunities for the community. For the Girl and the Goat workshop, participants will start at Studio 209 where they will paint coffee mugs instructed by Thomasville Center for the Arts Painter-in-Residence Hillery Richards then walk over to the Fuzzy Goat to knit stitch a cowl or eternity scarf.

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"I am thrilled to be working so closely with the Fuzzy Goat." says Richards. "I can't wait to meet the group, teach them how to paint coffee mugs and then walk over to Fuzzy Goat to knit scarves with their team. Given the weather, the timing is perfect for hot coffee and cute scarves!”

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“We came up with a project that could be taught and completed in a few hours,” says Cadence Kidwell, owner of the Fuzzy Goat. “The project calls for big needles and big yarn. The yarn is artisanal yarns that are dramatic, soft and made in the U.S. “Come if you interested in learning the basic knit stitch and in learning a great ceramic technique. Plus you get to walk away with two finished items,” Kidwell says. If you plan to go:

The Thomasville Center for the Arts presents What: “Girl and The Goat” Workshop When: Saturday, January 23, 2016 – 1p to 5p Where Studio 209 & Fuzzy Goat Tickets are $75 and include supplies. Call {229} 226-0588 to register. - June D.

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A Thomas County Jewel

On January 24, the Friends of Lost Creek Forest will be holding their Annual Membership Meeting and Family Fun Day. The event will take place at the Lost Creek Forest Trail head on Airport Road and begin at 12:30p with a "Bring Your Own Lunch" get together around a fire pit {weather permitting of course}. Following lunch there will be a brief meeting of the Board and attending members. Guided tours and family activities will begin at 2p, however any individuals that would like to explore on their own are more than welcome to do so. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Lost Creek Forest is tucked away just a short ride from the city limits and located adjacent to the Thomasville Municipal Airport. The forest belongs to the city and county jointly but has been taken care of for the past few years by a local organization of Naturalists. This group of naturalists formed the nonprofit Friends of Lost Creek Forest Inc., to allow for the stewardship of the forest and to provide guided tours, specialized programs and educational field trips free of charge to the local community and interested visitors.

I personally joined this group’s Board of Directors a couple years ago after several visits to the forest, and I maintain the group’s website and Facebook page. This has offered me a wonderful chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and offers an amazing opportunity for my family to enjoy and learn about nature. To find Lost Creek Forest take Hwy 122 towards Pavo. Just past Country Oaks Golf Course you will take a left onto Airport Road and the trailhead is about a quarter mile on the left. We hope you will take this opportunity to get outside, spend the day with your family and be inspired by the beauty Mother Nature has to offer. More information about Lost Creek Forest can be gained by visiting www.lostcreekforest. com or by visiting our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ LostCreek Forest. Don’t forget to bring your camp chairs or a blanket and I will make sure to save a spot for you by the fire pit. —Richard T. Barnes Jr. is on the Board of Directors of the nonprofit Friends of Lost Creek Forest, Inc.

Artist Collective presents Project 185

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The Artist Collective Thomasville resurfaces in a new way this year with Project: 185, an exhibition celebrating the incorporation of Thomasville as a city 185 years ago. Part of Thomasville’s progressive evolution is because of transportation – specifically, planes, trains and automobiles – and Project: 185 brings this history to life, with the help of the Thomas County Historical Society and Grassroots Coffee.

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Six handpicked members from the Artist Collective Thomasville - Emily Arwood, Michael Brennan, Clay Byars, Tracy Foutz-Hunt, John Gleason, and Kim Mazzilli - will be stationed at Grassroots Coffee starting January 18. Each artist was given a historical image from collections of the Thomas County Historical Society of a plane, train, or automobile, some dating as far back as 1901. Each artist will paint in real time their interpretation of the photograph at Grassroots, and their final piece will be for sale and displayed on the coffee shop’s walls. The artists will rotate on a weekly basis through the end of February – so be sure to stop by and watch the talent at work! And, drop your friends a line.

of-kind postcard, reflecting the new art and celebrating Thomasville as a city. The community can participate in this six-week postcard project, which aims to spread the word on Thomasville’s vibrant community and rich history. People can fill out and drop their family and friends a lighthearted line, and TCA will do a mass mailing of all pieces in March.

The New Year has begun! How are you feeling? Inspired by new goals and resolutions? But…also frustrated by the pressure of those new goals and resolutions? Maybe a little of both? The New Year, New You approach can easily become overwhelming. Goals are definitely important, but how we approach them will make all the difference in the outcome. It’s easy to become caught up in thoughts like “I’ll be happy when I lose 10 lbs” or, “I would be more content if I had a different job.” But life is not static. Just like our bodies, it is constantly changing. The idea is to enjoy the process because it will always be a process! We won’t ever reach a point where we say “wow! I am here and have nothing else to learn. All is perfect so I am just going to sit right here and enjoy it…and hope nothing changes!” It won’t ever be this way. While you are on your health and wellness journey, don’t forget to embrace the goodness that exists. Life is a process of growth and evolving, full of good moments and challenges. When you have a desired change, try looking at the big picture, but then break it down into smaller action steps. Make this your New Year’s mantra: A small change done consistently makes a huge difference! This attitude creates a domino effect that filters into other areas of your life. For instance, “I want to eat better” could begin with drinking hot water with lemon in the morning before your cup of coffee. It starts your day with the intention to take good care of your body. Soon this becomes part of your morning routine and then it’s not so intimidating to add something else. The following is a list of ideas for small changes that when done consistently can have a big impact: Water with lemon in the morning is detoxifying and alkalizing: the perfect way to start the day! Hot tea with honey in the evening is a great habit to help wind down and relax before bed. Set a timer for a reminder to stand up from your desk every half hour to stretch your legs. You will increase your circulation and feel better instantly. Try replacing milk with almond or coconut milk. I consider dairy a non-beauty food. It is very stagnant in the body, slows digestion, and is the culprit for many skin issues. Commit to 3-5 minutes a day of meditation. The effect is cumulative and it will make a significant difference in your life. —Sarah Esra is the Townie’s resident goddess

“The Thomas County Historical Society is pleased to collaborate with the Artist Collective Thomasville and Thomasville Center for the Arts on this exciting project,” says Ann Harrison, Executive Director of the Thomas County Historical Society. “We look forward to seeing the unique works inspired by historic images from Thomas County’s past.” To meet Project: 185’s artists, view the historic images, see their final artwork, or check out their Grassroots schedule, head to the collective.thomasvillearts.org. There is also an online gallery of planes, trains, & automobiles with additional pieces from other members of the Artist Collective Thomasville, inspired by Project: 185’s theme.

As each Collective member finishes their piece, Thomasville Center for the Arts will photograph and produce a one-

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Farm to Table Delight! Winter Lemon Bars January desserts are always a little tricky. Coming off a holiday sugar high calls for flavors a little lighter and brighter than the spiced-chocolate-caramel-pumpkin smorgasbord of the previous months. Yet, it’s still winter and the short gray days demand comforting, homey flavors. These lemon bars should do the trick: the pleasantly acidic bite of the lemon filling is anchored with a ginger-brown sugar crust. There’s a desire to keep things simple in the kitchen at the start of the year, too, so while the pre-cooked lemon curd calls for a little attention, the recipe is forgiving and flexible. I like the complexity an additional spice lends to the crust, but if you don’t have cloves or cardamom on hand, do without. Don’t normally stock candied ginger in your pantry? Well, I’d suggest reexamining your life choices in 2016, but in this instance, you can just double the amount of ground ginger.

The Bookshelf’s Book Club Fair Do you read? I know, I know. You are reading this…you are reading. But do you read? A book. Have you read a book lately? I believe you when you say you’ve read one book in the last year. I believe you because the Pew Research Center tells me that, statistically speaking, it’s likely. That’s great. Not really. It’s not great. You know what is great? Reading 12 books in a year….. AND discussing them with people. Once a month you read a book and meet with a group of people who are interested in what you are interested in or with people who are interested in slightly different things than you, making you even more interesting than you already are.

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On January 28, you can be the person who wants to read more or the person who loves to read and didn’t know Thomasville had many interesting book clubs, the person who wants to start a book club but needs a little support, or the person who is just curious what book clubs are reading. You can be you at the Book Club Fair.

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Winter Lemon Bars

Preheat oven to 375⁰F. Prepare a 9-inch square baking pan by generously greasing {and lining with parchment paper, if desired}. Place flour, brown sugar, and spices in the bowl of a food processor. Add butter in chunks. Process in several long pulses until mixture has a coarse sandy texture. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust until lightly browned, about 20-22 minutes. While crust is baking, prepare the filling. Pour filling onto the crust while both are still warm and return to the oven. Bake until the filling is just set, about 12-15 minutes {the center may still be a little jiggly}. Cool thoroughly and finish the bars with a dusting of powdered sugar before slicing. Keep leftovers refrigerated and enjoy within 24 hours of baking for optimal texture.

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In a medium saucepan, whisk together yolks and the whole egg. Mix in sugar and then add lemon juice; whisk until combined. Place on the stovetop over medium heat and add butter. Stir constantly as mixture thickens. Do not bring to a boil. When the mixture coats the back of a spoon {about five minutes}, remove from heat and if there are any coagulated bits, use a fine-mesh sieve to strain. Allow to cool for a minute or two and vigorously whisk in half-and-half. Use promptly to top the pre-baked crust. —Kelly S.

Annie Jones {owner} and Rebekah Arwood {manager} will be sharing their recommendations for 2016 book club books. They have the inside track on what is coming.

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Book clubs are a great way to get to know people if you are new to town. Half of my book club members are recent transplants!

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Representatives from many of the local book clubs will be present to answer any questions you might have about their group.

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All book clubs anywhere in The Ville can have The Bookshelf order their books and get a 10% discount. Find out more at the Fair.

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Get the deets on starting your own club.

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I’ll see you there because some of my favorite people in Thomasville are the people I met in The Forever Young Adult Book Club.

Book Club Fair. January 28 at The Bookshelf from 5-7p. Drop in, chat and maybe leave with a new book.

—Emily M.

When one thinks of personal style, who comes to mind first? The foppish Beau Brummell? The eternally chic Wallis, Duchess of Windsor? Or, the simply divine Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge {looking for all the world like a Ralph Lauren model turned Royal}? All style icons, without question, but across the pond. Thus, somewhat removed from us, even in this era of social media. Being a hardcore Anglophile, such as I am, I do have to admit, though, we have had our own style icons here. {The Duchess of Windsor was kinda Southern, hailing from Baltimore, Maryland. Not Deep South but, still worth mentioning}. For instance, there is the White House treasure saver, hostess and First Lady Dolly Madison. Or, the handsome Scott and looney toons Zelda Fitzgerald from the Deep South. The eternal Andy Warhol. And, last but never least, Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco {formerly the Irish Catholic, MGM film star and “Hitchcock Blond,” Grace Kelly}. While all grand, to be sure, let’s get down to brass tacks, as they say, shall we? One name. Recognizable the world over. Former First Lady, Mrs. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Or, simply Jackie.

TRILL the VILLE I am on the cusp of my 36th birthday. {Why is it that 36 sounds so much older than 35?} When I was younger, I would get so excited about my birthday and celebrate it for a month. Now, I’m just like meh. Don’t get me wrong, I still want all the gifts and love lavished upon me, but I just don’t get as excited about it as I did in my youth. Everyone keeps asking me what I want to do for my birthday this year. I could not come up with any sort of reasonable response or even think of anything I wanted in particular other than the Powerball Jackpot. [Spoiler alert: I did not win the Powerball Jackpot, but it wasn’t for lack of trying.] Last year, I KNEW I wanted to go to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, so naturally that’s what I did. The celebration did not extend beyond that weekend since I am now a reasonable 30-something year old who spends my birthdays at theme parks. I was at a real loss this year. Yeah, there’s a concert that I wanted to go to in Birmingham, but it’s a whole two weeks before my actual birthday. I refuse to consider this very exciting jaunt a part of my birthday celebration because it’s so far away from my actual birthday.

Maybe that’s where I’m at in my life. Not getting too pumped up about careening over the edge of my 30's into my 40's. Or maybe secretly I just hope that my three dude roommates {who I don’t actually have} will throw me a secret and awesome surprise party where I usually spend my isolated birthdays alone {that also never happens}. Or maybe I really just want to eat an entire gluten-free birthday cake alone by myself when I know I can’t because I am on a ketogenic diet. Or maybe I just want to play in a basket full of puppies. Or maybe I want to go to one of those inflatable bouncy house places where I can throw my back out, you know, since I’m almost 40. I can’t even tell you because I haven’t decided yet. I do know that I miss the days of my youth where I could just expect my mom to plan me a birthday party at the roller rink. There’s nothing quite like the pulsing tunes of Paula Abdul and twisted ankles to scream “Happy Birthday.” In the meantime, I’ll just be sitting over here waiting for the delivery of my presents or a basket of puppies, whichever comes first.

I was recently watching an episode of New Girl, which if you’re not familiar, it’s about a plucky and adorable middle school teacher {played by Zooey Deschanel} who lives with three dudes. Stick with me here—I have a point. In one episode, she talks about her birthday. She always spends her birthday alone at the movie theater, which is mostly because she can’t stand getting excited over the build up of her birthday to only get let down.

—Denise P.

What was it about her that still fascinates and intrigues us even today? The low, breathy debutante's voice? The enigmatic half smile. The White House, First Lady style that catapulted women’s fashion from the dour Eisenhower years into a new era? Was it the stoic, classic grace she displayed in our nation's time of mourning? Or, was it her meteoric rise from Debutante of the Year in 1947, to young Senator's wife, to glamourous First Lady? Then, on to become the world’s most famous widow and subsequently, wife to the world’s richest man. Well, yes, all that. All that and more. Plus, Little Edie and Grey Gardens. We could go on about Jackie forever. We all know her story. But, let’s bring her in, shall we? Let’s explore Jackie’s visits to Georgia and particularly, Thomasville. They are great fun. In the mid-Sixties, the world was still a small place. Before the interstate system, the media and social networking came along, we were still a country divided into regions and classes. The name Whitney may not be a big deal now but and one point, it was one of the grandest in the land. Even in the Sixties, there was magic, still. Money, marriages, fortunes, politics and scandal had made the Whitney family stars among their social circle and class for generations so, of course, Jackie was acquainted with these American aristocrats. It was longtime friend John Hay ‘Jock’ Whitney {U. S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James, millionaire sportsman and thoroughbred racer, newspaper tycoon, socialite, art connoisseur and marrying man who was also instrumental in giving the world Gone with the Wind} whose family then owned the magnificent Greenwood Plantation {built by architect John Wind in 1838 with additions by Stanford White} in Thomasville, to which the grief stricken Jackie fled in 1964 following the tragic assassination of her husband. In our next segment, we will learn more about Jackie’s visit to Greenwood and Thomasville and her unique style. —John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manger/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors. He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com

The Little Princess at TOSAC

Director Esmond Pickett has an apt, exuberant, and lively cast to present this treatment, written by Cynthia Mercati. The “Large Family,” so named, not because they are giants but because there’s just, “so many of them” toil in earnest to help an infirm, aging, wealthy businessman do right by his partner and, for themselves, to solve the mystery of “the girl who’s not a beggar.” When events come to climax, as events always do, the depths of plot have been plumbed, our hearts are warmed, and our heads nod in knowing approval.

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GOOD THOUGHTS “Do you think good thoughts can find their way in through our windows and doors?” asks a noble child, Sarah Crew {Emily Brooks}, after her circumstances become hardships and far from noble. Ram Dass, the mystic, narrator of this two act play replies: “…our thoughts are stronger than bricks and mortar.” For once, while her father lived, Sarah was Captain Crew’s “Little Princess.” From this magical play there comes reward for challenges well met and abided.

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TOSAC Presents: The Little Princess

TOSAC Theater, 117 S. Broad St. 8p {Friday and Saturday}; 2p {Sunday}, $15pp {adult} & $12pp {student} TOSAC is producing the literary classic, The Little Princess, based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Little Princess is playing Jan. 22-24 and Jan. 29-31. Contact TOSAC for more information, times, or tickets at 226-0863.

Feast and Fete

Liam’s Restaurant, 113 Jackson St. 7p, $100 pp South Georgia Ballet is honored to partner with Liam’s for the Feast and Fete Dinner Fundraiser Event. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible and considered a charitable contribution to SGB. Only 50 tickets available. For tickets call 228-9420.

Saturday, January 23 Letter Writing Club

TCA Studio 209, 209 W. Remington Ave. 1-5p; $75 pp {includes all materials} Join TCA Studio 209 and Fuzzy Goat for a Saturday workshop this winter! Create a lovely coffee cup with Artist-in-Residence Hillery Richards at Studio 209, and then walk over to Fuzzy Goat and learn how to knit stitch a cuddly eternity cowl or scarf with the Fuzzy Goat team! Register online at www.thomasvillearts.org or call 226-0588.

Sunday, January 24 Lost Creek Forest Annual Membership Meeting & Family Fun Day

Lost Creek Forest, Airport Rd.12:30p Meet the Board of Directors, bring a picnic or sack lunch and enjoy your food as we sit among the trees. Ice water will be provided. Weather permitting, we may have a small fire pit to cozy up next to. Stick around after the meeting for family activities and guided tours at 2p or if you prefer you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and explore the forest on your own. Remember you can check out our website at www.lostcreekforest.comfor more information, pictures and more. You can also visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LostCreekForest.

Monday, January 25 Shelf Talk + Signing with First Lady Sandra Deal

The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 3-5p Memories of the Mansion tells the story of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion—what preceded it and how it came to be as well as the stories of the people who have lived and worked here since its opening in 1968. Join The Bookshelf in welcoming Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal to The Bookshelf. She'll be talking about this beautiful new book and signing copies in the store! For more information, please call 229-228-7767.

Iberian Peninsula Wine Tasting

Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, 123 S. Broad St. 6:30-9p; $40pp We will be pairing wines from the Iberian Peninsula with some of our favorite cheeses from around the world. Mingle at 6:30, tasting from 7p-9p. Communal seating. Price includes tax and gratuity. To register, visit www. sweetgrassdairy.com or call 229-228-6704.

Second Annual Book Club Fair

The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 5-7p We are inviting our book clubs and the community to come into the shop to meet and mingle with other community book clubs and their members. Come drink wine, munch on cheese, and visit with fellow book lovers {because we truly believe that a life enriched by books is the very best kind of life}. Also, if your Book Club is associated with The Bookshelf {which means that we order your books for you!} you get 10% off all book club books!

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HOTC Mardi Gras Fundraiser

South American Wine Dinner

Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, 123 S. Broad St. 6:30p, $85pp. Join us for a 5 course South American Wine dinner on Saturday January 23. 6:30p mingle, 7p dinner starts. Communal seating. Be prepared to make new friends. To register, visitwww.sweetgrassdairy.com or call 228-6704.

Bookshelf, 126 South Broad Street 10-11a Join the Bookshelf for an hour of old-fashioned letter writing each month. The Bookshelf provides stationery, pens, and stamps — all you need to bring is your address book! For more information, call 228-7767. Uno Hill Bar, Pebble Hill Plantation, 1252 US Hwy 319 S. 7-11p, $60 pp Tickets include: delicious N'awlins-inspired cuisine by Southern Bleu Catering, drinks, live music {and dancing, of course} by The Blues Factor Band, a Goof Booth to commemorate the evening, great prizes for Best Mask and Most Creative Krewe, and more! It's an evening of revelry for a good cause! You can also win amazing items at our auction and raffles including a Jekyll Island Getaway, Georgia Aquarium passes, and more. {Cash, check accepted; credit card via PayPal available for auction items, service fee applies}. All proceeds benefit HOTC volunteer and community service programs which in turn benefit everyone in our area. For tickets, visit handsonthomascounty.org.

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Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy. You’ve already heard me rave about this young adult novel; it made my “best books of 2015” list, and although it’s a YA title, Dumplin’ has a ton of crossover appeal. When self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Clifford – called Dumplin’ by her beauty pageant mother – falls in love for the first time, her confidence begins to take a nosedive. How to get it back? With Texas beauty pageants, best friends, and Dolly Parton, of course. I’m still raving about this book, all these weeks later. It’s funny and realistic and utterly readable; I had a hard time ever putting it down. It’s just the YA book this world needed. {If you read a lot of YA, you know what I mean.}

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Friday, January 29 FUSE presented by South Georgia Ballet

Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 E. Washington St. 6p Join the Thomasville Center for the Arts and the South Georgia Ballet for an evening of music, dance, and art. The art-full night begins with a wine & cheese reception and ART featuring Jason Kantner & Ryan Zimmerman. Dance performance begins at 7p showcasing the gifted and talented dancers of the South Georgia Ballet. Gala reception and art auction to follow dance performance. For more info and tickets visit www.southgeorgiaballet.org or call 229-228-9420.

In all the excitement and hustle and bustle of a new year, I forgot to recap the five books I read in December. December is hectic for everyone, but I admit it’s especially hectic in retail; I miraculously managed to read five books in December: two geared toward a younger audience, one thriller, and one nonfiction title I relished all month long.

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Saturday, January 30 Denise P.’s Birthday

Tuesday, February 2 Thomasville Beer Club

Liam’s, 113 E. Jackson St. 6:30p, $5pp Near Thomasville and interested in beer? Then this is the place to be. 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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Adventures of Miss Petitfour by Anne Michaels. I picked Adventures of Miss Petitfour up based on cover art alone; acclaimed watercolor artist Emma Block illustrated this new middle reader book, and her eye-catching drawings are dispersed throughout its pages. The book details a different Miss Petitfour adventure each chapter; each of the stories, then, are stand alone, which can help early readers who are adjusting to the chapter book format. Miss Petitfour reminded me a bit of quirky Amelia Bedelia; the silly antics aren’t quite there, but the sweetness of the story is. Adventures of Miss Petitfour felt old-fashioned in the best possible way, and I love recommending it to customers looking for the perfect birthday gift. In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware. When I’m in the middle of a reading slump, there’s nothing better to help me get back on track than a well-done thriller. {Sometimes, it doesn’t even have to be well done, as long as the plot clips along at a steady pace.} I wasn’t in a reading slump in December, but I was desperate for a quick read, and In a Dark, Dark Wood seemed like a good fit. The novel features a bachelorette weekend gone wrong, and after 48 hours in a cottage in the remote English countryside, our protagonist Lenora winds up in a hospital bed. Someone is dead, but now the reader has to follow Lenora’s memory to figure out who and why. In a Dark, Dark Wood is part Clue, part Before I Go to Sleep {it garnered comparisons to Gone Girl and Girl on the Train, but the Before I Go to Sleep comparison is the most accurate, I think}. I read this book over a weekend, and I found it compelling, but it didn’t make too much of an impact. It’s made several “best of ” lists for 2015, so if you’re into suspense novels, give this one a try. I do think it’s worth the read, particularly when the book comes out in paperback later this year. {I’m thinking beach read.} Live from New York by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales. There’s nothing quite like an oral history to get you through the longest part of your year. Live from New York is 700 pages all about Saturday Night Live; the book is written entirely in interview format, which I thought might be distracting – or boring – but instead made for perfect reading every night when I crawled my aching feet into bed. I’m not even the biggest SNL fan, but I thought this book was fascinating. I’m sure I’ve been a pleasure to have at dinner parties over the past few weeks because I now have a plethora of SNL anecdotes to share. I actually think this would be a fun book to read to prep for a New York City trip; there are so many details about the city and the history of the show. I really wound up enjoying this book, which I grabbed off the shelf on a whim one night and then proceeded to read off and on all month long. Voracious by Cara Nicoletti. When you own a bookstore, people stop buying you books as gifts. It’s a sad phenomenon, really, and I think it’s due, in part, to the assumption that I’ve already read anything someone could buy me. {Not true.} Luckily, my mom understands my plight, and for Christmas, I was given Voracious, a memoir by butcher Cara Nicoletti. The subtitle of Voracious is A Hungry Girl Cooks Her Way through Great Books, and that’s really the book in a nutshell. Nicoletti has loved the kitchen and the written word for as long as she can remember, and in this book, she combines her love of both. Each essay is brief, but features a favorite of Nicoletti’s books, ranging from The Boxcar Children to Emma to The Silence of the Lambs. Her selections run the gamut, and there appears to be no rhyme or reason to their order, but that’s okay. The books are each followed by an appropriately-themed recipe, and I found my mouth watering on several occasions. The book isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s a lovely tribute to the books Nicoletti loves, and it’s really a beautiful book itself: colored illustrations and thick, semi-glossy paper make this a great gift for the book lover in your life. {I love my copy.} Happy reading!

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