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APRIL 15 - May 6 VOLUME 5

Thomasville Superheroes Unite! Things are about to get SUPER awesome. Beginning on April 28 Everfan and the Be Dave Brave fund are bringing you three days of Superhero fun. There are three ways for you to have fun and support a good cause. Here are the details: National Superhero Day – April 28 – From now until April 18 you can purchase a Superhero Recognition Bag from Everfan for a local hero. On April 28 Everfan will hand deliver the recognition bag filled with a custom cape, ticket to the Superhero Bash and other goodies donated by local businesses to each nominated hero. All proceeds go HOTC. Call 229.234.1222 to purchase a bag for $20. Superhero BASH – April 29 – Head over to Studio 209 from 6 - 9p to partake in a superhero themed party. There will be

live music by Ozell Road, Biguns BBQ, a Superhero training course, a cape decorating station, and more. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door and all proceeds will go to the Be Dave Brave Fund. Go to www.everfan.com for more information. Be Dave Brave Run – April 30 – Founded by April Waldron in memory of her husband Dave, the Be Dave Brave Fund provides education, emotional support and financial support to families fighting cancer. April 30 will be the second annual run and it has grown to include not only a 5k but also a 10k and a 1 mile fun run. Go to www.bedavebrave.com for more information and to register for the race. — Emily M.

The Due South Rundown It’s that time of year again for southern art, singing along to foot-tapping music and tasting all the flavors of Thomasville’s food culture at Due South. On April 23rd, stop by Studio 209 starting at 5p to experience the awesomeness of featured bands the Fried Turkeys, The Black Lillies and this year’s headliners out of Austin, Shinyribs {Editor’s note: And in the meantime, pick up a copy of the Townie’s Due South special edition for Cat F.’s Q + A with Shinyribs lead singer Kevin Russell. She interviewed a rock star like a rock star!}. First to play that evening, the Fried Turkeys hail from Tallahassee and return to the Due South scene for a fourth year. Next up are The Black Lillies. These guys {and girl!} play music that is a little bit of everything that’s appreciated in the South—blues, rock, bluegrass, jazz and soul. As Austin, Texas natives, the boys of Shinyribs know authentic, southern music, especially lead singer and songwriter Kevin Russell. Expect big things from these guys when they close the whole event in a cloud of singing and laughter. Russell is fearless. He’s the one who put Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice” to twang...nnkay? As the 5th Due South, this local tradition will not only showcase the musical talent of these bands, but also feature regional art and some of Thomasville’s best eateries at the annual VIP Party.

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Starting at $300, VIP sponsorship also gives you a preview of Savannah artist Cedric Smith’s Soul to Soil collection, featured in Studio 209’s warehouse space. His collection, depicting the artistic interpretations of his experiences with the southern farmer, will be open from April 23rd to June 10th. The only thing that would make Due South even better is... wait for it, two of Due South. That’s right, Thomasville Center for the Arts is hosting a second event, Due South at Tall Timbers, on May 1st. When gates open at 4p, you can see Athens bands Futurebirds and headliners, DriveBy Truckers. With songwriters and guitarists Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, the Drive-By Truckers have been performing since 1996 and will not be stopping anytime soon.

APRIL 15 - May 6 VOLUME 5

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Picture this: You’re working downtown in a store by yourself. Lunchtime rolls around, and you realize that you left your lunch at home this morning and you can’t leave the store because you’re working alone today. You’re presented with two options: (1) lock up the store and leave a note that you’ll return shortly or (2) starve the rest of the day. I’ve had this problem many times, but now there’s a third option: If you’re working on Tuesday - Saturday, you can get lunch delivery from Bacchus. You can choose from their salads, sandwiches and wraps, flatbreads, soup, sushi and desserts. Clearly this is a wonderful solution to all of your lunchtime woes if you’re a downtown worker. To take advantage of Bacchus’ new delivery option, you just give them a call at 229-236-9463. In exchange for this convenience, you’ll just have to pay a $1.50 per person delivery fee, but don't worry if you have a group order. The delivery fee won't exceed $7.50. The takeout menu can be found online at bacchusthomasville.com. The lunch menu is surprisingly expansive, and you can even get sushi delivered. Talk about options. Delivery hours are from open until 4p. If you don’t want delivery, you can still take advantage of their new lunch hours. Bacchus is open Tuesday - Thursday 11a - 10p and Friday and Saturday from 11a - midnight.

Named the number one top pick last year by Rolling Stone at the SXSW Festival, the Futurebirds will bring together all kinds of music fans at Due South 2016. For more information about Due South, visit thomasvillearts.org and make sure to add #DUESOUTH16 to all social media posts from the events.

You may also take advantage of lunch on Bacchus’ fantastic back patio. They have patio chairs, and have added high top booth tables that seat 6 - 7 people.

Pick up a copy of our eight-page Due South special edition. There are 5,000 of them floating around town, so they’re hard to miss. They’ve got every last detail you could possibly want and more!

For more information about Bacchus’ new lunch menu or delivery options, give them a call at 229-236-9463 or visit them online at bacchusthomasville.com. — Denise P.

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The Derby Party Scoop & Landmarks Turns Fifty This year, Glen Arven will become Churchill Downs as Thomasville celebrates the 142nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, from 5 - 11p. Post time is at 6:30 and dinner is at 7. Individual tickets are $125. Sponsorships start at $300 and are 70% tax-deductible; they also include event tickets; raffle tickets; recognition on Landmarks’ signage, website, newsletter; and more, depending on the level of sponsorship. Landmarks’ Derby party is always a memorable affair and this year’s will be no exception, with Casual Chic Shop’s Katie Middleton at the helm of the Derby Party Planning Committee, and one of the first Derby Chairmen, Kathy Vignos, serving as Honorary Co-Chair.

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“We were thrilled when Katie and Kathy agreed to be the Chairs of the Derby Party this year,” says Landmarks Development Director Mary Lawrence Lang. “They’ve assembled an incredible committee that’s pulling out all the stops to make sure this party is the best yet.” Lang says she wants all Landmarks’ members and supporters to come join them at the Derby Party and that it will be a night to remember. “Since Landmarks’ 50th Anniversary is this year,” Lang adds, “we wanted to celebrate all that Landmarks has achieved in ensuring Thomasville remains a distinct, thriving, vibrant historic community, with the excitement of the Derby Party and watching the iconic race.”

I met Sanford through our mutual interest in all things DIY and crafts. I visited her home and it matches her travel philosophy and the results are interesting, layered and spunky. She inhabits said home with her husband of 18 years, Michael, and two girls, Brooke and Katie. What is your day job? I am Executive Director for Legacy Village at Plantation Manor. What is your ideal family night with your husband and two girls? My favorite night with them is movie night. We get subs and snuggle up to watch a movie. What is the most creative event you have attended in T-ville? I attended Leadership in 2008 with The Chamber of Commerce. I truly enjoyed learning about our community and made some great friends. What has been your most adventurous experience? Our family was in a tornado a couple of years after moving to Thomasville. Our house was destroyed but our faith in this town was awakened. People we knew and strangers alike donated all kinds of stuff to us. I try and pay it forward as much as possible. What has been your favorite place to travel? I am not much of a planner. I like to explore wherever I am. I love weekend trips with a place in mind but no schedule holding me back. Stopping at whatever peaks our interests. What makes a business here successful? Join the Chamber, get active with them. They offer so many resources for businesses. What are your favorite places to eat? Sweet Grass, Jonah’s and Barberitos

— Emily M.

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But—after the six-hour celebration of the two-minute horserace, Landmarks has much more in store for this year, to commemorate 50 years in Thomasville. Since 1966, Landmarks has been a driving force in community and historic preservation; for a town like Thomasville, that is obviously something that is beyond crucial. ....continued on back page

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I’m just going to say it: In my realm of existence there are fewer shindigs anticipated more than Landmarks’ annual Kentucky Derby Party: the extravagant hat selections, the mint juleps and the mingling—to watch a spine-tingling two-minute horse race {and then the faces in the crowd at Churchill Downs of those who’ve won and lost big-time}.

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APRIL 15 - May 6

Thomasville Garden Club

Farm to Table: Delight!

to Host Standard Flower Show + Children’s Event

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Townies, don’t forget: during Rose Show weekend, the Thomasville Garden Club will host its yearly Standard Flower Show and free children’s event!

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This year, join members of the Garden Club on Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23, at the Thomasville Garden Center {1002 South Broad Street} for the 95th annual Standard Flower Show and their patio children’s event on butterflies and butterfly gardening. The theme for this year’s show and related festivities is “Under the Big Top.” On Friday, a luncheon and fashion show beginning at 12:30p will begin festivities on the grounds of the Garden Center, followed by the annual ribbon-cutting, to officially open the show at 2p. Luncheon and fashion show tickets are $15. The Flower Show runs from 2 – 5p on Friday and on Saturday from 10a – 4p. Admission is free with donations suggested. Beloved local and world-renowned musician, Raymond Hughes, will play a piano concert during the opening hours of the show and the Thomas University Jazz Band will play during the ribbon-cutting event. In addition, from 10a to 12p Saturday morning, kiddos ages 5 – 10 are invited to the Garden Center patio area for a free series of activities on butterflies and butterfly gardening. Yep, that’s right: two hours of free entertainment for the littles in an event co-sponsored by the Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation.

Show chairman Mary Tomlinson recalls the fun had by all with last year's theme of "Dr. Seuss." She chose the circus theme, she says, for the colorful and fun floral and table designs it would inspire. In addition to the horticultural exhibits, visitors will see table designs including functional tables featuring: "Dinner with Barnum & Bailey;" "Breakfast at the Royal Circus in London;" and an exhibition table, "Lunch on the Midway." Creative design categories will include: "Bring in the Clowns," "Animal Acts Galore," and "The Flying Trapeze." Main Street Director Karen Smith invites everyone to support all of this year’s Rose Show events. "It is a wonderful time for gardening and floral design enthusiasts to visit Thomasville,” she says, “as a trolley will offer free transportation between the Orchid Show, the Rose Show, the Civic Garden Club Flower Show and the Thomasville Garden Flower Show all along historic Broad Street." The public is invited to enter the horticulture division on Thursday, April 21 from 3 – 6p and Friday, April 22 from 7 – 9a. For tickets and more information, call the Thomasville Visitor’s Center at 229-228-7977 or toll free 1-877-577-3600. Duing the event, the Flower Show telephone is 229-225-5291. — Jennifer W.

I’m sure that some of you are aware of my hatred of cold weather temperatures. I don’t mean “extreme” cold weather either. I don’t like it if it’s lower than 60 degrees outside. If I can’t comfortably wear flip flops or sandals, then I probably wouldn’t be comfortable. That’s part of the reason why I should have probably gone to the Caribbean instead of New England. Since I have been dying to go to the beach, I thought it was particularly serendipitous for me to get three different texts about beach trips this week. Two of them were typical beach trip texts about possible trips with friends a couple of months out, but one of them was from my mom. I got this message on Thursday around noon.

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3 eggs 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 3/4 cup Georgia cane syrup—Lewis Produce 1/4 cup Thirteenth Colony Southern Bourbon— Bird Dog Bottle Co. 1/4 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chopped Georgia pecans—Lewis Produce 1 partially baked pie crust

Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs. Stir in brown sugar, cane syrup, bourbon, and melted butter. When thoroughly combined, stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust. Place in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes filling is set and a deep golden brown. {Protect the crust with foil to prevent over-browning if need be.} Cool thoroughly before slicing.

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Trill in the ‘Ville I am ready for summer and a beach trip. Yeah, I just got back from vacation, but I wouldn’t exactly describe Boston as tropical. In fact, it turned into an all-out winter wonderland two days after our departure. No thanks.

Make no mistake, this is not Derby Pie. For one thing, Derby Pie is a walnut and chocolate concoction. No pecans, no bourbon. For another, the notoriously litigious Kern’s Kitchen makes sure no one co-opts the name for anything other than reference to its creation. What this pie is, is perfect for enjoying as you watch the Run for the Roses from Georgia’s Rose City.

The text read, “We wonder if you would like to join us at the beach on Friday and Saturday.” You’re probably thinking, she means some other, distant Friday and Saturday. Surely she doesn’t mean the following day. You know, a work day. Indeed, she did, and they are at the beach right now. I couldn’t go because I work, and well, she gave me less than 24 hours' notice. But I hope they’re enjoying themselves. I am actually gearing up for a day trip to St. George myself, but I almost freaked out when I checked the weather this morning. 59 degrees!? Can I comfortably slip on my sandals in 59 degrees? You bet I can. Especially when it warms up to 70 later today. As Zac Brown [purportedly] says, later today I’ll have “my toes in the water, my [expletive deleted] in the sand.” Play it on, Zac.

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter, cold 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, chilled 3-4 tablespoons ice water

In the bowl of a food processor, mix together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and shortening in chunks and pulse 9-12 times or until a lumpy sandy mixture forms. Add ice water by the tablespoon full, continuing with short pulses, until a dough begins to form. Pull together the dough pieces into a ball and then flatten into a thick disk, handling the dough as minimally as possible. Wrap in wax paper and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface or between two large pieces of wax paper or parchment. Fit to a 9-inch pie pan. Freeze for half an hour. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove pie crust from freezer and line with a piece of aluminum foil; place pie chain, ceramic pie weights, or a pound of dried beans on top of foil. Bake for 20-22 minutes before removing weights and foil. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-8 minutes or until crust is just beginning to turn golden brown. —Kelly S.

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The Stylish House I am currently working on a simply marvelous project in Oxford, NC, for a good friend and even better client {this is our fifth project over the last decade}. It is a historic property that, in my opinion, is an undocumented Sears and Robuck 1908 “Magnolia” house. This is my client’s first foray into a historic renovation and it occurred to me that some of the questions which have arisen might be of use to others. Here are a few pieces of advice which may prove useful in any renovation project, historic or otherwise: Don’t try to make an old house new: The worst thing you can do is to modernize a vintage house. Remember why you bought it in the first place. It is an old structure and the crooked walls, odd molding and funny windows are part of the history and charm. It is a home, not a museum: A vintage or period home or a period-inspired new home should not make guests feel as if you are a docent and give the impression of velvet ropes around every corner. A home should always be welcoming and accessible…like its host.If your décor is too priceless to be lived with, you may have a problem at cocktail parties. Don’t tackle any renovation project without clear expectations and a commitment to doing it properly: There WILL be cost overruns, temper tantrums and compromises along the way. When your contractor says it would be cheaper to tear it down and start over, he is not lying. We are not owners of our homes, merely stewards for the next generation. You should not only do what is best for your family but what is good for the house in the long term. Treat your house with respect and it will reward you with style. —John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manger/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors. He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com

APRIL 15 - May 6

Thomasville ‘On Trend’ with Victoria Park Project

A 2014 Nielsen study showed that millennials {people 1836} are looking for the vibrant feel of an urban environment. Sixty-two percent surveyed said that they prefer to live in a type of “mixed-use environment” where they are in walkingdistance to shops, restaurants, drugstores, grocery stores, etc. And Victoria Park seems to be in line with that trend, Thomasville-style. “This is an extremely exciting project,” says City Planner Brian Herrmann. “The marketplace says that Boomers and Millennials want amenities rather than lawns. They want access to multi-use neighborhoods with paths and trails, fueling the biking boom for example. These groups want to drive less, if possible.” The study also found that boomers and millennials are opting to live in neighborhoods that are being revitalized and are hoping to help infuse those neighborhoods with “economic energy.” Cadence Kidwell, owner of Fuzzy Goat Yarns, her husband, Mike, and daughter, Carolina, recently moved into their new home in Victoria Park. The front part of the home was built in 1906 with 650 square feet. The back of house, built

in 1850, was the finishing touch with a master bedroom and bath. “I’m able to walk to my shop and other downtown restaurants,” Kidwell says. “The price is affordable, allowing me to put more of our resources into my growing business. It is also important to me to be part of a diverse neighborhood,” she adds. “I taught at a public university for 20 years and being a part of a place where everyone does not look just like me will add vibrancy to my life and my family’s life.” Wes Kent, chef at Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop agrees. “Walking around town to the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker from your home,” he says, “is no longer a foreign concept to my generation. The idea lends itself to community living. Victoria Park is a great representation of this, as are all of the residential areas around downtown,” he adds, “Thomasville is a nice place to walk around in and live in – you know everyone. Victoria Park is a great new development and it will be a great asset to the downtown businesses in years to come.” — June D.

Your P laza Suite Is Ready at T OSAC If you don’t have a pencil, use a lipstick to go over a $175,000 contract. This happens during the wedding anniversary scene of "Plaza Suite." The stage at the Storefront Theater is just the correct dimensions for a deluxe studio {Room 719} at the Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York City, overlooking Central Park, circa 1968.

The drama is actor and dialogue driven. This able ensemble cast will well please. Come blithely because it’s what you want to do.

Fri. 4/15, 8p, Sat. 4/16, 8p, Sun. 4/17, 2p,

In three scenes we witness old love, new love and renewed love through the bittersweet comic lens of Neil Simon. Hint: when room service gives you anchovies, eat the anchovies.

Sat. 4/23, 8p, Sun. 4/24, 2p

Fri. 4/29, 8p, Sat. 4/30, 8p, Sun. 5/1, 2p.

No Friday performance on Rose Show Weekend.

Director Tiffany Underwood has twenty years in the theater, and it shows: the comedic timing was already spot-on a week early. Townie tidbit: Stage Manager Alison Quinn has arranged the set to allow the actors free movement and the action occurs generously across the stage, so your view will be fine from any seat in the house.

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Rose Show Events April 21 38th Annual Children’s Rose Bud Parade

Broad St. Downtown 7p, Free Possibly the cutest parade featuring hundreds of area children!

April 22 95th Annual Rose Show Rose Cutting Broad St. at Remington Ave. 1p-5p

Ribbon cutting ceremony with the Thomasville Rose Queen, Miss Allie Beadles, and local dignitaries.

Fashion Show + Luncheon Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S. Broad St. 12:30p, $15pp Tickets for the Fashion Show Luncheon are $15/pp and must be purchased in advance. Don't miss this lovely opportunity to kick-off Rose Show and Festival weekend with a delicious lunch and divine fashion! Tickets are available at the Visitors Center, 144 East Jackson Street.

68th Annual Rose Parade: 95 Years of Roses

Broad St., Downtown Thomasville 7p Everyone loves a parade and this one is no exception! Watch as Thomasville rolls out its “rose” carpet with colorful floats, marching bands, gigantic helium balloons and much more! Free admission.

18th Annual Street Dance

Intersection of N. Broad and Jefferson 8:30p, free This year featuring The Swingin' Medallions! Get down and boogie! It’s fun for the entire family! Free admission.

April 23 39th Annual Rose City 10K Run & 1 Mile Run In front of the Post Office on N. Broad 8a Registration information can be obtained by calling 229-226-9878.

14th Annual City of Roses Car and Truck Show

TOSAC, The Storefront Theater: 117 S. Broad Street. Tickets: Adults: $15, Students $12 Phone: 229-226-0862 or via www.tosac.com or at the door. — Benjamin G.

Meet Our Four Legged Family Members

(aka The Ones Who STay Up with us, or the opposite, while we write)

Around Historic Courthouse on N. Broad St. 10a-3p, registration at 9a View unique and award winning motorcycles, cars and trucks.

95th Annual Rose Show

Downtown 9a-4p Hundreds of hybrid rose varieties and breathtaking specimens will be on exhibit from growers throughout the southeast.

75th Civic Garden Club Flower Show

Paradise Park 10a-4p Enjoy beautiful roses, wild flowers, horticulture settings, potted plants, hanging baskets, table settings and more!

Art in the Park

Paradise Park 10a-4p, free Featuring fine arts, crafts, great food and children’s activities throughout the day, including an exciting Ferris wheel!

Bark in the Park

Paradise Park 10a-1p Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society and Miss Kitty’s Feline Sanctuary have joined forces this year. Bring your “fur baby” and join in the fun! For information call 229-228-0613.

Royal Tea at the Thomasville Rose Garden

Thomasville Rose Garden, 420 Covington Ave. 10a-noon, free Bring all your little Princesses to meet the 2016 Thomasville Rose Queen and her Court. Don’t forget your camera! Light refreshments. For information call 229.228.7977 or visit www.thomasvillega.com.

April 22-23 10th Annual Orchids on Parade

Flowers Building, 135 N. Broad St. 9a-4p

Standard Flower Show: Under the Big Top

Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 Old Monticello Rd. 1-5p on Friday, 10a-4p on Saturday $3 donation suggested Seated picnic luncheon/fashion show begins at 12:30 pm {tickets required for Fashion Show}. Free admission to flower show.

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April 15-April 17, 23-24, 29-30, May 1 TOSAC presents Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite”

TOSAC Storefront Theater, 117 S. Broad St. 8p {Fri & Sat}, 2p {Sun}; $15 adults & $12 students Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza. For more information or tickets call 229-226-0863 or visit www.tosac.com.

April 15 Fridays at Noon Concert: Dale Olsen, Flutelore

Thomas University Balfour Chapel, 1501 Millpond Rd. Noon, free “Fridays at Noon" offers bi-monthly lunch concerts that include a complimentary luncheon and feature regional and occasionally national performing artists. For more information, please contact Thomas University at 229-227-6964.

April 16 35th Annual Rose City 5,000 Meter Walk

Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 E. Washington St. 8:30a, $20 by April 2 & $23 after April 2 The Rose City Walk is one of the first events leading up to the Rose Show and Festival. Performance t-shirts will be awarded to walkers who complete the course. The walk is 5,000 meters {3.1 miles}. To register online, go to www.ymca-thomasville.org.

Thomas County Museum of History— Make History in the Garden

Thomas County Museum of History, 725 N. Dawson St. 10a-noon, $3 adults, $2 ages 6+, $1 ages 3-5 A celebration of spring workshop for kids and adults. Discover the signs of spring through hands-on activities and crafts. For more information please call 229-226-7664 or visit www.thomascountyhistory.org.

April 17-23 HOTC Volunteer Week

Various Locations around Thomasville 9a-5p Join HOTC in a week-long celebration of service! Follow HOTC on Facebook for daily updates during the week. www.hansonthomascounty.org.

April 20 Brew South at Sweet Grass Dairy

SGD Cheese Shop, 123 S. Broad St., 5p Kick off Due South at Brew South with live music, Sweetwater brews, a specialty menu and first dibs on Due South merchandise. Tickets for all events will be raffled off. Tables are first come, first served.

April 23 5th Annual Due South at Studio 209

Studio 209, 209 W. Remington Ave. 5p, $10 general admission Get ready for some great music in downtown Thomasville! The Fried Turkeys will start the evening off, followed by The Black Lillies and then the headliner, Shinyribs. Have a bite at the food trucks and sample Terrapin brews at the beer garden. Beverage coolers are not permitted, but you may bring lawn chairs.

April 28 Landmarks Bluegrass Porch Party

Historic Hebard House, 701 S. Hansell St. 5:30-8p, $15pp {tickets are limited} Join Landmarks, in conjunction with Due South, for a casual evening of live bluegrass music by The Kenny Hill Band drinks and light fare on the porch of the iconic Resort Era Hebard House. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.thomasvillelandmarks.org

April 29 Superhero BASH

Studio 209, 209 W. Remington Ave. 5:30-8:30p, free with recognition bag or $5 for all other adults A family friendly party to celebrate the superheroes in our community. Party will include LIVE MUSIC, SUPERHERO CONTEST, GREAT FOOD, and much more! For more info visit Facebook event Superhero Bash or call 229-234-1222.

April 30 Thomas Nursery 4th Annual Paint-A-Pot

Thomasville Nursery, 5545 US Hwy 319 S. 10a-3p, $8 Includes pot, plant, potting soil and paint. Bring your kids & creativity. Open tours & bounce house. For more info, call 229-236-4617.

May 1 TCA Due South at Tall Timbers

Tall Timbers, 13093 Henry Beadel Dr., 5p, $40 Athens-based bands, The Futurebirds and Drive-By Truckers, will take the stage overlooking beautiful Lake Iamonia in Tallahassee, Florida.

May 5 Cinco de Mayo at Liam's

Liam's of Thomasville, 113 East Jackson Street When it comes to holidays centered around spirits and international cuisine, Scott and Rhonda always go all out. We were lucky enough to sample some of the tequila they'll be serving and, my word, that stuff is divine. Scott and Chef Tyler Bailey are sure not to disappoint in the kitchen {ever}. Read my {figurative} lips: Make. reservations. NOW. Call 229-226-9944 or stop by in person!

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This month, I beat my husband in our annual March madness bracket competition, and here’s what my winnings went toward:

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. I purchased this paperback after a customer and friend had been recommending it for months; her book club finally discussed the book in April, and I decided to read along with them. I have a few chapters left, but Ordinary Grace is beautifully written, a novel reminiscent, somehow, of both Gilead and To Kill a Mockingbird. So often this year, I’ve enjoyed books written about and for the Midwest; theirs is a sense of place similar to my own, a pride and dialect similar to the distinct “Southernness” that surrounds all of us. Ordinary Grace certainly reflects an admiration for and dedication to the land, and I find that so comforting and familiar. I’m enjoying the book a great deal, and it’s nice to stuff it in my purse without having to worry about bending its pages. {I do not, it should be noted, treat all my books with care.}

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1 Vassal 5 Plays 10 Sandwich 13 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 15 Ancient Greek marketplace 16 River {Spanish} 17 Sesame Street's grouch 18 Drivel 19 Abdominal muscles (abbr.) 20 Little 21 Double-reed instrument 23 Sporty car brand 25 Black 26 ___ Almanac {yearly} 28 Provide 31 Escargot 32 Reliable 33 Pen fillers 34 Part of a min. 37 Competition at the Greek games 38 Mush up 40 France and Belgium, anciently 41 Scene 42 Court suit 43 Jeweled headdress 44 Assembly of witches 45 Herb 46 Backer

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49 Tiny body part 50 Wet 51 Chore 52 American Cancer Society {abbr.} 55 Night bird 56 "The Jungle" author Sinclair 59 Dolt 61 Ball holder 62 Opposite of micro 63 Infant 64 Make a mistake 65 Thrill 66 Computer memory unit DOWN 1 Frozen rain 2 Relieve 3 Foot contest 4 Farm credit administration {abbr.} 5 Gas 6 Giant 7 Cow speak 8 For 9 Salted sausages 10 Strength 11 Sign 12 Where to see a Neil Simon play in Thomasville during April 14 Inquired into 22 Sonny 24 California {abbr.}

We’re right in the middle of one of our busiest months of the year – certainly our busiest of the spring – so instead of doing a mid-month reading recap, I thought I’d give you some insight into what booksellers buy. After all, one of the biggest perks of the job is taking home new books for my own shelves. {And, lest you think my house is filled with free books, think again: This is small business, not Amazon. I happily and willingly support The Bookshelf with my own money – albeit with a coveted employee discount.}

25 Fair 26 Green Gables dweller 27 Cherokee {not the tribe} 28 Parent teacher groups 29 Exhort 30 Revel 31 Cop car topper 34 France & Germany river 35 European monetary unit 36 Animals talon 38 Outside of town Remington becomes the road here 39 Exploiter 40 Lassie 42 Halloween outfit 43 Walkie-__ 44 Initials in lights? 45 Aye 46 Hit 47 Authority 48 Cargo vessel 49 Long boat 51 Civil wrong 52 Ethereal 53 Horse 54 Eye infection 57 Chum 58 "Due South" festival sponsor April 23rd 60 Small amount

DERBY PARTY & LANDMARKS' 50th, cont... Executive Director Lee Webb took the helm in 2014 after Lang had joined in 2013. During their tenure at Landmarks, working with the Board of Directors, they have continued building on the legacy of earlier successes, by ensuring Landmarks remains relevant and impactful in Thomasville, through such projects as collaborating in the Victoria Park neighborhood redevelopment project with the Williams Family Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and the City of Thomasville; partnering in the Creative District Charrette and Vision Plan development; and managing the Metcalfe Transportation Enhancement grant. Signature Landmarks programs like Operation CARE {assisting low income, historic homeowners with small-scale rehabilitations}, Heritage Education {providing architectural walking tours, Renovator’s Happy Hours, and lectures}, and the Live Oak Society {funding and planting new native trees in the community and hosting workshops}—continue to ensure that Thomasville’s definable sense of place is cherished and sustained, at all levels, throughout the community.

Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead. I loved this book when it debuted years ago – I think it’s even better than Shipstead’s first novel, Seating Arrangements – and the hardback has been sitting in my office, just waiting for me to purchase it. I’m really okay with paperback books {see above}, and my house is filled with them, but the hardback edition of Astonish Me is beautifully designed, and the cover is far more beautiful than the paperback edition. Now it sits proudly on my fiction shelf at home. Will I read it again? It’s doubtful; I’m not much a re-reader, but I think it’s important to fill my shelves with books I’ve loved, and this one fits the bill, even though I read it years ago. Fortune Smiles by Adam Johnson. A while back, I heard Adam Johnson interviewed on NPR; I didn’t know if his book would be for me, really, but I loved the interview, and I immediately made myself a note to check out his short story collection. Of course, months have passed, and I still haven’t read Fortune Smiles, even though it beat my beloved Fates and Furies for the National Book Award. Johnson, though, made an appearance at this year’s Word of South festival in Tallahassee, and because we had two first editions of Fortune Smiles on our shelves, Chris and I snagged them both and had them signed by Johnson last weekend. I plan to tackle at least a few of the stories later this month; you can be sure I’ll report back with my full opinion. Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff. I read Fates and Furies as an ARC, which means the only copy I possess is still a paperback advanced reader, and I’m fairly certain Rebekah borrowed that copy, leaving me with nothing. Groff also presented at Word of South last weekend, and it felt wrong for me to show up to the festival without a copy of her book in my hands. I snagged a hardback and got it signed, and, good news: Lauren Groff is absolutely delightful in person. I’m more than happy to have purchased her book, not only because Fates and Furies is beautiful literature, but because the author was truly lovely in person, too.

— Annie Butterworth Jones

Co-Owner + Managing PartnerThe Bookshelf

“We are humbled, but proud, of the successes of Landmarks’ members over the last 50 years,” says Webb. “We strive to continue the legacy of Landmarks’ role as a leader in the community, while seeking new opportunities to enrich our quality of life and staying true to our mission to protect, preserve and promote the heritage and architecture of Thomasville and Thomas County. The support we receive from those attending our Derby Party will help us accomplish our goals.” If you’d like to meet Lee and Mary Lawrence before the Derby Party, they’re both lovely, friendly people. Join them on April 28 at Landmarks’ Porch Party on the Park for Due South from 5:30 - 8p at 701 South Hansell Street. It’s $15 a head and there will food, drink and live bluegrass by the Kenny Hill Band. For more information about Landmarks, to become a member or to purchase Porch Party, or Derby Party tickets or sponsorships, visit thomasvillelandmarks.org or call 229-226-6016.

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—Jennifer W.