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in yoursupport of local Annually, the festival grows with generous underwriters. It also unites local filmmakers with international best interest. and national film professionals opening the door for a variety of opportunities in the industry.
TCRC is fortunate to be able to collaborate with FSU's College of motion Picture Arts, one of the top five film schools in the nation and hold a film competition for local high schools. Another benefit of the festival is the economic impact that a growing industry has on the area. The Georgia Department of Economic Development has been working to attract the film industry to the state and more specifically south and southeast Georgia. “ The city also hosts an economic forum with filmmakers and others to discuss ways Thomasville can reap the benefits from local film production,” says Billups.
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The festival is the brainchild of Sharon Maxwell Ferguson, Didi Hoffman and Doby Flowers, to stand as the major yearly fundraiser for TCRC, which was founded by actress Jane Fonda. “The festival enables us to educate, enrich and entertain the greater Thomasville area by bringing award winning films here that otherwise many would not be able to see,” explains Lisa Billups, Executive Director of TCRC.
Pick up our 2016 Covey Film Fest special publication for an exclusive interview with Jane Fonda and additional extras! To get involved with the festival or purchase tickets for the event visit coveyfilmfestival.com Below is a list of Covey Film Festival events. Don't miss the 1920s and 30s themed gala on October 20!
Cheers to Firefly: Thomasville’s Very Own Treasure Shop Turns 20 When Nan Myers opened Firefly more than two decades ago with her father, she couldn’t have fathomed the icon it would one day become. Firefly is a shop of treasures that has helped put Thomasville on the map as a destination city. This year they will celebrate their 20 successful years on Broad Street, hosting one event a month to commemorate the grand occasion. The celebrations will kick off October 21 with a two-day hat party, featuring a milliner from New York that makes whimsical and fun hats. Nan plans to serve champagne and chocolates across the two day event. November 18, during the stores busiest month of the year, Firefly celebrates with a book signing presenting Garden and Gun writer Julia Reed and her new entertaining book. Nan opened the store right out of college. She recalls, “I was the new kid on the block. It just didn’t exist back then. I majored in art so everything is near and dear to me.” Everything in the store is meticulously selected. Myers travels to buyers markets in New York City and other destinations. However, as social media has evolved, she finds herself looking more to blogs and Instagram to source a lot of the treasures she hosts. “I love details,” Myers explains as she holds out the original design that adorns the front window of the store. The delicate and intricate papercut was custom designed by an artist and cut by hand. Firefly is a name that was inspired by fond childhood memories and it captures the magic of the store of treasures perfectly. When Myers was a child, her family would visit her grandmother and before bed she would catch fireflies with her sister in old yogurt jars
her grandmother had saved. They would poke holes in the tops of the jars and use the fireflies for light at night and then release them in the morning. “It just made us feel good and safe,” Myers says. Upon entering Firefly, you are greeted with friendly southern hospitality. It’s hard to venture very far into the store as the stunning children’s section at the front captivates the young and the young at heart. There is a heavy focus on imagination play that will make you wish that you were a kid again. Myers speaks fondly of watching customers come in as young children and being able to watch them grow up. Standing in the children’s section, she tells me, “This has easily become my favorite part of the store, because we really focus on pretend play and the imagination. That’s what it’s all about. Whether you are six or forty-six.” Myers says with a smile. The only major plans Myers says she has for the store is to update the sign to something more magical. The ideas for the sign are already in the design process. The entire shop is brimming with unique finds and abundant with handcrafted treasures to meet all your needs. Myers sums up Firefly as a store that is, “about making your house a home and enhancing it with useful objects that exude character.” We’ve heard a whisper of a Shotgun Supper Club in the near future. For more information on all of the upcoming happenings you’ll want to check out www.fireflyhome.com and stay connected on Facebook. — Cherie L.
Lapham-Patterson House Gets Spooky for Storytelling Series The Lapham-Patterson House, the eccentric Victorian home built during Thomasville’s Resort Era, will be hosting Tales from the Lapham- Patterson House: A Night of Haunts, Secrets and Local Lore on October 28, 29 and 31. There will be a 6p Poe reading, 8p all ages tour and a 10p adults only tour {for ages 18 and up only}. The Thomas County Historical Society is proud to revive the long-standing tradition of celebrating tricks, treats, and all things Halloween at the Lapham-Patterson House this fall. For decades, the annual reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven delighted generations of Thomasville residents. The first Lapham-Patterson House Curator, Marty Willett, will assume the role of Edgar Allen Poe for the 6p recitation of “The Raven.” “We are excited to have Marty back. He kicked off a lot of the Halloween programming when the LPH first opened in the 1970s, and we are excited to revive these traditions,” said Amelia Gallo, Thomas County Historical Society Educator.
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Willett, as Mr. Charles Lapham, will lead two tours that explore the Lapham-Patterson House, including its history and local lore. Admission for the event is $5 for guests ages 6-17 and $10 for people 18 years of age and up. Additionally, The Bookshelf will host a “pop-up” shop at the Lapham-Patterson House featuring works by Edgar Allen Poe and other seasonal titles for readers of all ages. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit www. thomascountyhistory.org or call 229-226-7664. Both tours are limited in size so those interested in participating should make reservations early. All Halloween events will take place on site at 626 N. Dawson St. The Lapham Patterson House is open for regular tours Fridays from 1 to 4p and Saturdays from 10a to 4p. Parking is available on Dawson St., and behind the home via Webster St.
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The plot of this animated film depicts a grandfather telling his grandchildren the story of Maki, a young boy who escapes from slave traders, befriends a giraffe, crosses a desert and meets a pirate on a trip who takes him from Africa to Paris. Paradise Park 403 South Broad St; Thomasville, Georgia Free and open to the public
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country tour to announce Glen’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and in so doing, documenting the progression of the disease. Archbold Memorial Hospital , Williams Auditorium , 915 Gordon Ave; Thomasville, Georgia Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door .Students free with ID.
October 19, 7p Racing Extinction
Racing Extinction is a documentary about the ongoing anthropogenic mass extinction of species and the efforts from scientists, activists and journalists to document it by Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos, who directed the documentary The Cove {2009}. The film deals with several examples of the overarching theme of the Anthropocene Extinction, in that the spread of homo sapiens has caused the greatest mass extinction since the KT event 66 million years ago, including global warming and poaching, and the efforts of scientists, photographers and volunteers to protect endangered species. The film implicates overpopulation, globalization and animal agriculture as leading causes of extinction. Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy, 13093 Henry Beadel Dr; Tallahassee, Florida. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 21, 7p Morris From America
This film revolves around a 13-year old African-American boy named Morris and the relationship he has with his father as they become new residents of a city in Germany. The film’s producer is a Florida State University graduate. Thomas University Flowers Auditorium, 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
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I was a member of the Thomasville High state championship football team in 1973. We won all 13 games that year, with the help of many talented players, including William Andrews who played in the NFL for several years. If you had to pick one, where is your favorite place to visit in town?
I would have to say Kevin’s Sporting Goods. I like all of the hunting gear and enjoy putting my wish list together when I go there. — William H.
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Thomas County Public Library, 201 North Madison St; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 22, 7p Mustang
This is an internationally award-winning film set in a remote Turkish village that depicts the lives of five orphaned sisters and the challenges they face growing up as females in a conservative society. Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium, 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 23, 3p Special Event: Film Showcase
An afternoon matinee featuring the work of graduate students in film-making at Florida State University. This is a multi-film event, featuring the short works of students in the program. Location: Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium, 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
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In the Fall, Thomasville Landmarks gathers on the grounds of a historic location to honor those in our community who define, preserve and protect what makes Thomasville unique and beautiful. The Annual Picnic began as a membership drive in the 1960s and this year will be held at Susina Plantation on Thursday, October, 13 at 5:30p. Tickets are $60pp and include tours of the main house, music from the Thomas University Jazz Ensemble, dinner, cocktails and the 2016 Preservation Awards. The event is open to the public and it encourages proactivity for the preservation and reuse of local landmarks. On a Thursday morning, I sat down and spoke with Lee Webb, Executive Director, and Mary Lawrence Lang, Development Director, for Landmarks. The sole focus of the organization is advocating the restoration and reuse of historic locations and developing communities. “We are really about the sustainable, growth and proper use of our resources,” says Webb. The organization was founded in 1966 to save structures from demolition and mainly focused on saving existing structures; today it focuses on rehab and reuse as well as the proper development of property in historic districts and communities. Landmarks’ yearly preservation awards are an important part of the organization’s mission. “Awards are given for Outstanding Achievement, recognizing excellence of accomplishment in historic preservation, including an attempt to maintain the historic integrity of the exterior of a building,” explains Lang. Past Outstanding Achievement winners include the TNB Financial Building rehab and the MacIntyre Park Middle School addition.
The award for Contributing Addition to the Community is given for remaining in context to surrounding historic structures. This year’s awards will include residential and commercial properties. Landmarks has several programs that advocate historic relevance in the community, like the Warren and Love Street redevelopment. Ongoing initiatives include the Victoria Park Place and Creative District development and the currently suspended redevelopment of Roses and the downtown area. With concern from the community regarding the proposed event center, downtown hotel and five story parking garage in the summer of 2015, Landmarks hired the University of Georgia to conduct a feasibility study. Landmarks advocated that the city reassess the current development in favor of a more usable plan that would maintain the character of the downtown area between Remington and Jefferson Streets. “We recommended that the city’s planning department be involved primarily in the planning for this project,” said Lee Webb. Landmarks has also played an integral part in identifying the status of the trees in Thomasville, a project funded by the Live Oak Society, founded by William Miller. On Sunday, October 16, Landmarks is partnering with the Covey Film Festival to show the film, “What Happened Miss Simone” in the Housing Resource Center conference room in Victoria Park. For tickets to the Annual Picnic or to join Landmarks, visit thomasvillelandmarks.org. —Clay B.
October 25, 6p Forgotten Coast: Return to Wild Florida
Following in the footsteps of a wandering Florida bear, three friends leave civilization and become immersed in a vast and unexplored wildlife corridor, stretching from the Everglades to the Florida Alabama border. Mallory Dimmitt will be present as one of the expedition leaders to discuss the film. Sponsored by Four Oaks Plantation. Brookwood School 301 Cardinal Ridge Rd; Thomasville, Georgia Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 25, 7p Spotlight
When the Boston Globe’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. All Saints Episcopal Church 443 South Hansell St; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 26, 7p The Babushkas of Chernobyl
Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium, 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID. Thirty years after the Chernobyl disaster, some 100 women fiercely cling to their ancestral homeland inside the “exclusion zone.” *Double Feature with Sonita.
October 26, 8p
A Vintage Candy + Wine Tasting at Liam’s The Lounge at Liam’s will host a Vintage Candy + Wine Tasting on October 29 for $40 per person. They will feature five different wines and 10 different vintage candies. There will be a candy represented from each decade starting with pre-1920s.
Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium, 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
*Double Feature with Babushkas of Chernobyl.
Types of candy you can look forward to: candy corn, Black Cows, candy cigarettes, Pop Rocks, butter mints and Score bars. To cleanse your palate, you can munch on some Barnum + Bailey animal crackers. Carola Rutkowski, Liam’s resident Level 3 Sommelier, has chosen the wines for the pairing. In other words, it is going to be amazing.
Liam’s guests are encouraged to return later in the evening of October 29 for a costume contest. {You can win prizes!} If you taste a wine you enjoy, Rhonda invites you to come to their Wine Dinner Wednesdays where all bottles of wine {yes, even the really fancy ones} are half-off. — Denise P.
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The Girl in the Book
This film charts the journey of a young woman’s transformation. Set in the world of New York publishing, a young book editor is forced to confront a troubling chapter from her past. Written and directed by Marya Cohn— cousin of Thomasville’s Julia Singletary. Location: Thomas University, Flowers Auditorium, 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
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As of the time of this article, there were six spaces remaining. To reserve your seat at the event, call Liam’s at 229-226-9944.
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This film presents a portrait of conservative Iran, in contrast to the shifting conditions for women, through the lens of an artist who is defining the next generation.
Rhonda Foster, Liam’s co-owner, said they were looking for a different and fun way to integrate candy and Halloween fun for adults. One of her wine purveyors suggested this idea, and the Vintage Candy + Wine Tasting was born.
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I mention fear to address the bravery of business owners. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, there were 1,078 employing establishments and 3,206 non-employing establishments in Thomas County during 2014 for a total of 4,284 firms. That's 4,284 people who said, "I can do this." And, those 1,078 firms who hired employees? They said, "I can do this, and I can grow this business and create jobs for others." And, they did. Although all businesses that start don't stay the course, everyone who starts is brave, whether they are a sole proprietor or an employer of hundreds of people. When you're a business owner there are no guaranteed paychecks, vacations or benefits. The days and weeks can be long, but when bravery and persistence kick in, that entrepreneur says, "Let's roll!". When asked about twinges of fear, Marty Lutes, owner of Allgood Screenprinting, says, "I think there's always some fear. I was terrified years ago when I quit my job and started my business. Cash flow and keeping customers happy are key in any business."
Here are some ways small business owners and entrepreneurs can stoke the fires of business bravery. 1. Build a great support system. Have people and experts around you who are committed to helping the business grow and thrive. Besides having smart and dedicated employees, you need trusted and available bankers, accountants, attorneys, insurance advisors and other service providers to guide you through calm and stormy waters. 2. Have a good memory. Think back to why you started the business in the first place. Remembering the purpose may serve as just the right motivation to keep you going. There was a good reason for starting your business. 3. Stop trying to do it all yourself. Your business can't grow to its full potential if you're attempting to make the product, provide the service, do the bookkeeping, clean the bathroom, be the marketing expert, and get payroll taxes done on time. Let go and let others help you while you work on refining and building the business. 4. Think about this. Col. David H. Hackworth coined it well, "Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid." Forward, march. I'm proud of Thomasville's many brave business owners, small and large. Cling to your purpose, your drive and enthusiasm. You're the backbone of the community, the state and the country, and we're here to cheer you on! Source: Chapman University Survey on American Fears — Dara B.
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October 25, 7p Hunt for the Wilderpeople
A film from New Zealand, in which a defiant young city boy is sent to live in the country with foster parents. When his foster mother passes away, the boy runs away into the bush with his uncle in pursuit. A national manhunt ensues and the two have to get over their differences to survive. Thomas University Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
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Research has shown over and over that more people are afraid of public speaking than anything else. Second to public speaking is f lying.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
This film celebrates Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words from over the years with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos. Presented by the Thomas University Social Work Division. Thomas University Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 28, 7p
Business Boost Everyone's afraid of something. For some, it's heights; for others, it's spiders or zombies. Even though those may not be my fears, I can understand why they would be scary to others, can't you?
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this film addresses the relationship between a caregiver and a young disabled man who hit the road on a trip to the western states, collecting people along the way—including Dot {Selena Gomez} and Peaches {Thomasville’s Megan Ferguson}. Director Rob Burnett will be in attendance, to give remarks following the film, along with Megan Ferguson. Thomas University Flowers Auditorium 1501 Millpond Rd; Thomasville, Georgia Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 29, 7p The Millionaires’ Unit
This documentary is the story of a privileged group of Yale students who formed a private militia in preparation for America’s entry into WWI. They became the founding squadron of the United States Naval Air Reserve. Many of these young men came from families who owned hunting plantations in the Thomasville and Tallahassee areas and who started the Georgia-Florida Field Trials. Harry and Michael Davison, the film’s producers, will speak following the screening. Thomasville Municipal Auditorium 144 Jackson St; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door. Students free with ID.
October 29, 10a - 5p Equine Film Festival
All day on the 29, Covey will screen a series of films about the use of horses in therapy, in collaboration with Hands & Hearts for Horses. Lisa Dierson, organizer of the Equus Film Festival based in Chicago, will attend and help facilitate. Sponsored by Tampa Bay Downs. The Biscuit Company Event Center 219 Oak Street; Thomasville, Georgia. Free with CFF Passes and Sponsor Passes. $7 pass/$10 door for each block of films. Students free with ID.
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Hosted by Julie and Rob Moran. Open to select sponsors and underwriters only. It’s not too late to sponsor or become a festival underwriter! Visit coveyfilmfestival. com for more information!
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TCA Offers New Classes for Bird Lovers and Seniors This Fall, Thomasville Center for the Arts is adding new class offerings for adult education! In addition to sell-out painting classes like “Whet Your Palette” and “VIP Painting,” TCA is offering new classes in a variety of mediums including watercolor, oils, acrylic and journaling.
each week during October. Students will begin with a tour of the Audubon Collection located in Pebble Hill Plantation’s Main House and then move into instruction, learning how to accurately render and paint birds. Mediums include pencil and watercolor on high quality, thick, archival watercolor paper.
"Senior Moments" workshops are the first of the new additions, and they are designed to teach senior citizens lessons in mixed-media, visual arts and journaling. A painting workshop, taught by Painterin-Residence, Hillery Richards, begins in October. Joana Russell, Poet-in Residence, will follow with a journaling workshop designed to encourage and empower individuals to use art to tell the story of their lives, while socializing at Studio 209. The cost is $25 per person and includes all materials.
Students can sign up for one class for $35 or the entire month for $100, price includes all materials.
"Paint Birds in the Classic Style of Audubon" is the second new offering for fall. Birds have inspired new Painter-in-Residence Honey Hilliard since she began her career as a bird and wildlife artist for the State of Florida; now, she loves to include them in her paintings. Honey will meet students at Pebble Hill Plantation
The third addition is “Oils & Acrylics” with Ron Thomson, another new addition to TCA’s resident artist program. Ron believes that light is the foundation of painting; this course will be an ongoing exploration of light and the painting process using oils and acrylics. At the culmination of four-weeks, participants will have created a painting centered on Ron’s teachings. $150 for four, 3 hours classes. TCA is excited to offer these new courses with incredibly talented art instructors to the Thomasville community. If you are interested in any of these classes for you or someone you know, head to thomasvillearts.org or call 229.226.0588! — Callie S.
Quoted in the Ville What is your favorite movie scene {if you had to pick just one}? Sleepless in Seattle when Meg Ryan and Rosie O’Donnell are sitting on the couch, eating popcorn, crying into tissues and watching the classic, An Affair to Remember on television. O’Donnell says, “Men never get this movie.” — Benjamin G.
My most recent favorite: the scene in Genius {2016} when Thomas Wolfe {Jude Law} takes his editor, Maxwell Perkins {Colin Firth}, to the top of the building where he wrote the novel, Look Homeward, Angel.
Beauty Broad 5 Reasons to Start a Yoga Practice Right Now F It teaches you how to be in the moment. Having so much to anticipate, juggle and remember, rarely are we truly mindful during the day. Often it feels like survival mode. When practicing yoga, it’s nearly impossible to think about your grocery list while working on arm balances. The physical effort alone forces you to be aware of the present moment without even trying. At the end of your session you feel the difference. The more you practice, the easier it will be to tap into this awareness during other times of your day. F It removes toxins. Our lymph fluid is not pumped through the body like blood, but mostly by the contraction of our muscles. Yoga poses that use muscular contraction of the legs and arms are very effective in aiding the movement of lymph fluid and increasing our circulation. This is true detox. F It creates a beautiful body. Your muscles and ligaments will lengthen and become strong yet supple. This is where the real strength and beauty lies. It’s in your body’s ability to move fluidly, gracefully and confidently. Yoga does this!
White After Labor Day: Bridal or Criminal... I have always been a big fan of Kathleen Turner. Who can forget Body Heat with William Hurt? Or, that voice that could make the late Lauren Bacall sound shrill. Sadly, my fiancé remembers her only as Chandler Bing's Mom-slash-Dad from the sitcom Friends. I am also a fan of director John Waters. Of Hairspray and Divine fame. When the two collaborated on the movie Serial Mom, it was a train wreck I could not wait to witness. In the movie, {sadly, neither of them are at top form} there is an iconic scene near the end with Patty Hearst in a cameo role that is quite memorable. Yes, Patty Hearst. Granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst {media tycoon and the inspiration for Citizen Kane}, heiress turned outlaw, kidnap victim turned SLA activist and presidential pardonnee turned budding actress. Or, simply, the rich girl in the beret that robbed a bank on camera with a machine gun. To get down to brass tacks, Kathleen Turner kills poor Patty for wearing white shoes after Labor Day with a payphone receiver in the lady’s lounge.
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After two decades in the suffocating semi-tropical fashion zone known as Savannah, Georgia, I know there are geographical exceptions to the rule. After all, it can reach ninety degrees at Halloween.
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Probably the most iconic scene, characterization and special effects—The Matrix—when Neo dodges bullets in slow motion. —Alice A.
The end of Life is Beautiful when the young boy gets to ride in the tank, as his father promised —Joy D.
Where does this rule come from and is it even still relevant in a world where men wear open-toed shoes on the public streets and women think yoga pants are okay to at the airport? And, people are okay with it!
But where and why did all this begin? Back in the halcyon days of Emily Post {Washington Square hostess and authority on all rules of civility}, the teens and twenties {or what I call the Titanic era}, the Summer social season was between Memorial Day and Labor Day. And, if you ask me it still should be. Who wants to start school in August? Society would then retire to the mountains {think Highlands} or the seashore {think Sea Island} to flee the city heat. Town clothes were exchanged for lighter weight, whiter, summer outfits. It was the era of a dress code for every occasion. The change between summer costumes and clothing for the other seasons was encapsulated in the motto “No white after Labor Day.” Nowadays, it is sometimes considered acceptable {in certain circles} to wear white after Labor Day. In certain climates, it certainly makes perfect sense when Autumn's temperatures are hardly fall-like in the traditional sense of the word. And, of course there is Winter White, which can be very chic.
"Our Little Family is not doing so well," from the movie, The Sixth Sense after the quote, "I see Dead People" —André M.
I think I would have to say the end of It's a Wonderful Life when Juju hears the bell ring and tells her daddy an angel just got his wings.
Regardless, a good rule of thumb for sartorial stylishness is, always, dress appropriate for the weather, the season, and the occasion and you cannot go wrong. If there is a miscalculation, never apologize for being overdressed. One can always say you are on the way somewhere else.
—Teal M.
Absolutely no doubt—the Pride and Prejudice scene of Darcy walking through the fog to find Elizabeth {Keira Knightley} with his coat wrapping around him in the mist, and the beautiful music playing...yes, that's it!
As Coco Chanel said {and Sigourney Weaver said to poor Melanie Griffith in Working Girl} “Dress shabbily and they remember the dress. Dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”
—Julie S.
I would say the death crawl scene from the movie, Facing the Giants is my favorite movie scene. It is a reminder of how we all possess a lot more strength than we might think.
— John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manager/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors. He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com
—Matt B.
Moses parting the Red Sea in The Ten Commandments.
The stylish house
Photography by Catharine Fennell —Dan M.
My favorite movie scene is from Casablanca. Rick {Humphrey Bogart} “helping” the young husband to win at roulette so he and his young wife can buy their exit visas. While Rick is mostly gruff and rough-edged, this act truly shows his compassionate heart. —Lisa M.
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October 7 - 20 VOLUME 5
October 7 - 20 VOLUME 5
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October 7-9 Thomasville Fly-In
Thomasville Regional Airport, 882 Airport Road 7a-11p See all types of aircraft from lovingly restored classics to shiny new homebuilts and everything in between. The kids always enjoy the candy drop, and everyone seems to enjoy the food, but the best thing about the Thomasville FlyIn is the people who come to support it and stay to visit a while. For more info, call Irv NeSmith at 229-403-1071.
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First Friday Concert featuring Ozell Road
Downtown Thomasville 7:30-9:30p Ozell Road is the love child of five of South Georgia's most musically talented and free spirited young men. From the classics of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers, and the Doobies to the new upbeat sounds of John Mayer, Sublime, Weezer, and MGMT all the way to Gnarls Barkley, The Commodores, and mash-ups of your favorite Top 40 hits, Ozell Road has a little something for everyone. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and spend a fun evening in Downtown Thomasville. For more info call 229-228-7977 or toll free 866-577-3600.
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October 9 Birdsong Nature Center 30th Anniversary Party
Birdsong Nature Center, 2106 Meridian Rd. 4-7p Join Birdsong for their 30th Anniversary Party Celebration. There will be music by The Adventures of Annabelle Lyn, nature walks, trailer rides and oldfashioned games for the children. A food truck will be available or you may bring a picnic and your favorite drinks. You’ll hear comments and stories from some of our prominent members over the years and let you know their plans for the Next Thirty Years. For more info, call 229-377-4408.
October 12 TCA Audubon Bird Painting with Honey Hillard
Pebble Hill Plantation Join Honey Hilliard for a four-part series Audubon Bird Painting course. Participants will use pencils and watercolor on high quality, thick, archival watercolor paper to paint a different bird each week. Participants will also have a guided tour of the Audubon Collection in the Pebble Hill Plantation Main House before class begins on October 5. Classes will take place weekly on Wednesday's throughout the month of October - October 5, October 12, October 19 & October 26 - at Pebble Hill Plantation. For more info, contact Thomasville Center for the Arts at 229-226-0588.
October 13 Covey Film Festival Week Begins
For more info visit www.coveyfilmfestival.com.
A Night Of Celebration
Thomasville Municipal Auditorium 7-10p, FREE Celebrate Life Fundraiser for First Option Care, celebrating First Option Care's 10th birthday. Featuring Guest Speaker, Pam Tebow With worship music led by local artist, Gage Helton.
October 14 TCA Senior Moments with Hillery Richards
Studio 2098, 209 W. Remington Ave.c9:30-11a, $25 {All materials provided} Join Hillery Richards for TCA’s newest painting class series, Senior Moments! This class is designed to teach senior citizens lessons in crafts, fine arts and journaling. Class participants will celebrate the coming of fall weather by painting a picture of colorful feathers using painterly style and watercolor techniques. Hillery will guide you step by step to create the perfect finished product.
October 15 Semi-Annual Downtown Thomasville Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Thomasville 10a-5p Participating downtown merchants will have great items available at a discounted rate on the sidewalks outside their store. Come see all the Downtown Thomasville has to offer!
Thomas County Museum of History, 725 N. Dawson St. 5-9p, $100 per person or $750 for a table of 8 Burning cinders and ashes envelop the city; Thomasville is in flames. The beautiful and famous resort hotel, the Piney Woods Hotel, is gone, leaving nothing but a framework of the landmark that once was. The cause of this April 1906 Thomasville tragedy remains unknown. Join the Thomas County Historical Society, and our cast of “witnesses” in the investigation of the ruinous fire while enjoying dinner under the stars on the Museum grounds. For more info call 229-226-7664 or visit thomascountyhistory.org/mysteryatthemuseum. {Bonus: see our own Townie, Denise Purvis, as a witness!}
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Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, 144 E. Jackson St. 7p, $50 VIP {$55 day of concert}, $25 General Admission {$30 day of concert} Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at Rayann's Christian Bookstore, 214 S. Broad St., by calling 800-965-9324 or online at www.nextlevelproductions.net.
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Wildflower Walk at Birdsong Nature Center
Thomasville Junior Service League’s 1st Annual Crawling Through the Holidays
Birdsong Nature Center, 2106 Meridian Rd. 2-4p Join native plant enthusiast Beth Grant on a leisurely walk to enjoy Birdsong’s fall wildflower display. Beth is a knowledgeable leader and will take you to the most colorful spots at Birdsong. This time of year our fields erupt in gold and purple and Beth will help you identify these beautiful native wildflowers. Dress for the weather and bring your camera!
October 18-22 Deep South Fair
Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Hwy 122 Entry Pricing: Tuesday, Thursday $6 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday $5 Ride Ticket Pricing: 30 Tickets $25, 18 Tickets $15, 1 Ticket $1 Armbands: Tuesday-Friday $20, Saturday $25m October 20
Downtown Thomasville 4-9p The Thomasville Junior Service League invites you to join us for our first annual small business crawl. Participants include: Bacchus, Liam's, Sweetgrass Dairy, Billiard Academy, The Plaza, SoHo, Farmer's Daughter, The Mix, Grassroots and Smallcakes. All participating businesses have generously agreed to open their doors and participate in this progressive event that will highlight local businesses. Each stop on the “crawl” will feature food or drink specials and games in keeping with that location’s holiday theme. Participants are encouraged to support their favorite holiday by coming dressed in their favorite holiday best. There will be a costume contest. Categories include; Best All Around, Best Couple and Best Group! General admission and VIP tickets are available. Tickets available online at www.eventbrite.com.
Shelf Talk + Signing with Charles Martin
May these October weekends bring back my reading mojo and holiday shoppers from all over the South! Moo by Sharon Creech. The day after Hurrican Hermine hit, our store power was out for a few early morning hours. I manned the shop by myself — a rarity — and instead of being discouraged by the quiet, I relished in it. I went back to my office and snagged the galley of Moo off of my shelf; I knew it’d be perfect reading for a rainy morning. Sharon Creech is beloved by children the world over, and I’m enamored, too. I’ve been a fan of hers since my own middle reader days {I still love Bloomability}, and diving back into her world was a treat. Moo takes a busy, city-loving family and plops them in rural Maine, among wild blueberries, lobsters, and, of course, cows. Twelve-year-old Reena is my favorite kind of protagonist: spunky and clever and a little hesitant, too. The doubts she has of her new home are exactly the kind of doubts I would have, and I loved following along as she becomes braver and braver. The story is told with a mix of prose and poetry, and I’d recommend it to middle readers {fourth through sixth graders} and their moms and dads, too. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. It had been a while since I
found a suspense novel I really enjoyed, but The Woman in Cabin Ten fit the bill. The book wasn’t perfect, but I was immediately wrapped up in its intensity. Its opening pages introduce us to Lo, a travel writer in the middle of a break-in. That burglary and its stressful aftermath set the tone for Lo’s upcoming trip on board a small luxury yacht, and readers will, I imagine, be holding their breath during the book’s twists and turns, despite its flaws. If you’re a fan of the mystery genre, this one’s for you.
Ecology of a Cracker Childhood by Janisse Ray. Believe it or not,
this was my first time to read Janisse Ray’s regional classic. Ecology of a Cracker Childhood was this year’s One Book selection, and unlike a lot of fellow Thomasvillians, I had never read it before. The memoir follows Ray’s childhood on a junkyard in South Georgia, and each chapter alternates with another chapter about our region’s ecology: the longleaf pine, the gopher turtle, the indigo snake. Each section was compelling in its own way, and I loved receiving an education in this place I now call home. Meeting Janisse during her Thomasville visit just added to my enjoyment of the book, and — as usual — I’m grateful for One Book and its ability to bring readers and writers together. If you haven’t read Ecology yet, we’ve still got signed copies in stock; I think the book would make a lovely gift to Southerners and non-Southerners alike.
The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell. If you know me well,
you know I’m a sucker for “personal growth” books: The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, This Is Where You Belong, The Year of Living Biblically, Big Magic… the list goes on and on and on. I picked up The Year of Living Danishly after spotting it on Instagram, and I was hooked by its premise: British woman moves to Denmark with her husband and determines to discover what makes the Scandinavian country the happiest on earth. Each chapter focused on a different month in Helen Russell’s life and an aspect of Denmark’s culture. I was fascinated by the entire book; if you’re not a fan of those “year of ” gimmicks, then this won’t be for you, but if you’re intrigued by other cultures and what makes them work, I thought this one was really, really interesting. I’d highly recommend.
— Annie Butterworth Jones Co-Owner + Managing PartnerT he Bookshelf
The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 7-9p Charles Martin will be with us once again! This time to talk about and sign his latest release, LONG WAY GONE. Tickets will be required for this event. For more info or tickets call 229228-7767.
TCA Whet Your Palette with Hillery Richards
Studio 209, 209 Remington Ave. 6-8p Join Hillery Richards for October’s Whet Your Palette! Enjoy time with friends while you paint a landscape light style painting in oils! $25, supplies included. Register online at www.thomasvillearts.org.
Photography by Clay Byars
When it comes to your business or event, the right creative choices can help you stand out from the crowd. Be brave.
Ask any shop owner downtown, and I think they’ll tell you September was a little slow for us retailers. Hurricane Hermine got us off to a rough start, and the heat… Oh, the heat! Who wants to shop for the holiday season when it’s still 90 degrees out? Add to the mix my weekend trip to Savannah for the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance and Thomas County’s One Book program, and things were a little stressful in my neck of the woods. My books this month, then, were few in number, but never fear: They were high in terms of enjoyment, so there’s that, at least.
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