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Mention James Farmer’s name in conversation, and you’ll inevitably Working hear a collective swoon from across Thomasville. The interior designer, author and Southern lifestyle expert is beloved in town, in your and although he calls Perry, GA, home, it feels as if a little piece best interest.

Heather Taylor of him belongs here, too. He understands Thomasville’s rich food Personal Banker history and vibrant culture of hospitality, making him the perfect fit for PWAF’s upcoming “Cocktails & Conversations” event.

jelly or pimento cheese. And I know that sounds a little bit clichéd and old school, but really, is there anything better than good cream cheese with pepper jelly? It just works.

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On Thursday, November 17, James will join Garden & Gun contributor Julia Reed and designers Sid and Ann Mashburn for “Cocktails & Conversations,” an intimate evening designed to bring out your inner host or hostess. James will be showcasing his talent for tablescapes and his eye for design, and attendees will walk away armed with ideas for their own Thanksgiving tables.

What do you think folks can expect from this PWAF event?

Yes, you’re going to have cocktails, but you’re also going to have this opportunity to learn in a conversational manner. This isn’t sitting down and having a lecture; it’s a little more interactive, and the scale and intimacy of it brings it down to a level where I think people will be educated, but be entertained, too.

You and Julia should make quite the pair!

Julia and I feed off one another; we just end up laughing and telling old Southern stories. I think that’s what’s going to happen at this event.

Finish this sentence: “The secret to a great party is…”

A confident host. It can be delivery pizza and paper towels as plates, or it can be the finest china, crystal and silver, but if the host themselves is not confident and having fun, that’s where the energy of a party starts to me. My grandmother always told me that the best dish a host can serve is confidence.

What is your must-serve dish for a Southern dinner party?

Your current book, A Time to Celebrate, is all about Southern gatherings. But in your upcoming book, you’re going to shift the focus back to home. Why? I get asked all the time, “What do you do?” I’m an interior designer; we’ve got projects all across the Southeast. But people may not know that! They know I’m that kid from Perry who writes about fried chicken.

Here I am, a designer, and I’ve written seven cookbooks. It’s time to show a little love to what I do.

What is your number one tip or trick for making a home cozy during the fall season?

Bring the outside in. You need some kind of center point in your home that, at a moment’s notice, can reflect the season. I’ve got this trough on my kitchen counter where I plopped some pumpkins and apples on top of dried hydrangeas, and wham! Next thing you know, I was making chili.

Do you work a regular schedule? Most people have a distorted view of artists. I work 8 to 5 just like everyone else. I have some interesting days and I have some boring days where I’m doing the same thing, it seems, over and over.

Where does the magic come from? The magic comes through constant effort.

What is the difference in doing art professionally as opposed to as a hobby? I have the discipline to throw out things that aren’t very good. After you do this for a while you learn to throw out bad ones {sculptures} quickly.

You just throw the sculptures out? Yes, I just throw them out and start again. There is no sense in beating a mediocre idea to death.

Shotgun Supper Club is back in action this fall with a culinary experience you will not want to miss. Nan Myers, owner of Downtown’s Firefly and Carol Whitney, owner of the Paxton are good friends and started the Shotgun Supper Club in the Fall of 2012. The friendship developed when the pair would gather after work at the original Sweet Grass Cheese Shop. One thing led to another and their love of food and culinary experiences led them to conversation that developed into the Shotgun Supper Club. It’s an event for food nerds to treat their pallet to carefully thought out dishes that have been prepared with exquisite attention to detail.

When asked where the idea originated Nan Myers recalls, “At some point I visited Athens and had reservations at Hugh Acheson’s Five & Ten. Beforehand, I was visiting with Rebecca Wood at her pottery studio and she invited us to attend a supper club at Homemade that is owned by Mimi Maumus.”

Although hesitant to attend, Nan learned that Hugh Acheson himself would be there, so she decided to give it a try. “It was that intimate dinner experience that brought me back home with my mind swirling with possibility,” Myers muses. “The response has been huge.”

What’s so great about Thomasville is if you’ve got 24 hours, just park yourself downtown and go in every store; eat at every restaurant. To me, downtown Thomasville is the crown jewel of South Georgia.

“What a perfect fit and what a perfect native nut to highlight for this Fall dinner. We have found the perfect pairing.” says Myers. Every detail has been tended to, down to the beautiful hand-stitched cloth napkins made by Dot and Army, a company based in Coastal Georgia.

Tickets to Cocktails & Conversations at Ten Oaks are $100 and are available online at www.pwaf.org. Relish is also hosting James for a cooking demonstration and book signing on Friday, November 18.

This year the Shotgun Supper Club has announced that they are partnering with the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, benefitting the Thomasville Center for the Arts. Tickets are $225 and include entry into the Bird Dog Bash, an American Spirit Whiskey Cocktail Hour and Le Creuset giveaways. The dinner itself is BYOB. The location of the dinner is private and only provided to ticket holders, however transportation is provided. It begins at 5:30p sharp on Saturday November 19. Attire is casually described as blue jeans and boots.

­— Annie J.

Sculptor and PWAF featured artist

Have you always been artistic? The truth be told, in fact, I have been doing this a long time. I met good teachers early in life that became good friends. I’m 63 years old and started when I was 14 or 15.

Shotgun Supper Club is back: Only 60 Tickets Available!

You’ve got 24 hours in Thomasville. What are the places you have to see and where do you have to eat?

Exclusive: A Conversation With Walter Matia The renowned artist Walter Matia returns to Thomasville for a 21st straight year with some of his latest creations. The Creative District is buzzing with talk about the sculptures Matia has chosen that will be a part of the ever growing Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival this year. Matia is a down to earth sportsman with a love for bird hunting. He has been traveling to Thomasville for more than 40 years to bird hunt with friends. Before the festival was a reality more than two decades ago, chair members knew of Matia’s talented works and had their eyes set on him being the epitome of what the festival is about . Event chair Margo Bindhardt approached Matia and insisted he take part in the festival. Since it began over two decades ago his works have been a delight PWAF goers can consistently count on.

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The featured chefs this year come from Athens with the exception of Savannah’s Libbie Summers. Lee Epting and his sons Ashley and Daniel are the featured culinary geniuses behind this event. Myers describes the trio as “a hoot and a half” as she looks forward to the event, underwritten by Schermer Pecans, which is celebrating 70 years of homegrown Georgia pecan goodness.

Well, it’s got to be cheese-based, so either cream cheese and pepper

Only 60 tickets are available and they sell out quickly. For more information, the menu or to purchase tickets check out www.pwaf.org.

— Cherie L.

It’s okay to say to yourself, “It’s a nice thought, but it’s not powerful enough.”

Would you call yourself a perfectionist? Perfectionism is not the issue. To me it is more of at what point do you have nothing else to learn or make better. It’s not at all about being perfect. It’s about stopping when you are at a point of not making things better.

Historical Society Presents Annual Chicken Pilau Dinner

What is the creative process of one of your sculptures? I take the time to look at things out in nature and I find things that I think would be interesting sculptures. If I have seen something that I have decided I’m interested in doing I find those details I’m interested in focusing on.

Every November you can count on two things: election day and Thomas County Museum of History’s Annual Pilau Dinner.

This year’s 24th annual event will be held Tuesday November 8.

Dinner will be served from 4:30-7p and tickets are $8 per plate.

All proceeds from the dinner go towards the support of programs and preservation of Thomasville history.

What is the hardest part of your job? The hardest part is the details. I have to answer to myself, “What is worth doing, which details? What questions are worth answering.”

What process does one of your sculptures go through? I make the original design out of wax. It is often called or referred to as the “The Lost Wax.” From the original wax sculpture a mold is made to make wax copies. Those wax copies are cast in metal.

How many changes does each sculpture go through? It goes through at least three changes before the final product. My original looks different from the final piece because I have to over sculpt certain details that would otherwise be lost. I make the model thinking about all the other people it will go to and that will touch it.

How long have you been coming to the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival? I have been coming since it started 21 years ago. I’ve been coming to Thomasville for over 40 years to go bird hunting.

Margo Bindhardt, one of the founding chair members, made me a part of it and I’ve been coming ever since.

Dinner is prepared and served at the museum grounds over open fire in cast iron kettles. If you don’t know what you can expect from a pilau, it includes: chicken, rice, spices and broth. Plates will include the pilau plus coleslaw, pickles, crackers and a desert.

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Program Officer for the Williams Family Foundation of Georgia, Sonia has been a longstanding committee member with the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival and served on many non-profit boards and in volunteer roles in Thomasville. She and Kevin are parents to twins Mollie and Anna and son Turner. The family has three pups, Maggie, Belle and Buddy.

What led you to settle in Thomasville? Kevin was working for Flowers Foods in Greensboro, North Working Carolina, and was offered an opportunity to work at inbags your the Flowers Corporate office so we packed our and moved to Thomasville. best interest.

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Personal Banker How did you and Kevin meet? I was a little sister in the fraternity that he pledged (KA). We sat at the fraternity table at lunch and he totally cracked me up. I asked him to a sorority dance and he couldn't go because he was playing in an away baseball game.

Being optimistic {and checking the baseball schedule} I asked him to another dance. He said yes and the rest is history!

What is the biggest challenge in parenting teenage twin girls? Deciding who is going to drive first when they get their licenses.

When you aren't working, where are you most likely to be found? Definitely at the football field, baseball field, soccer field or basketball court. Yes, our family loves sports.

What does your ideal family day in Thomasville look like? A fall day, a morning run, a kids sporting event, lunch with my family and a dinner date with Kevin!

Desert island scenario: What Thomasville products are you stockpiling? Sweet grass dairy cheese, Grassroots Waboo BLT, Moon Spin Calzones, Paulies Pizza, Dave's Killer Bread, rosemary shortbread cookies from Savannah Moon. I love food!

— Jennifer W.

Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival Event Lineup (All tickets available through pwaf.org.)

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“We would like to thank our sponsor, Thomasville National Bank, and encourage Thomasville residents to volunteer at the event. We need help preparing plates, delivering plates to the take-out line and serving eat-in guests on the Museum grounds,” said Amelia Gallo, Thomas County Historical Society Educator.

Art in the Open Public Art Walk, with Wildlife Yarn Bomb, “Uncaged” Installation & The Little Bird Project Unveilings, Linda Hall Exhibition Opening and Fiber Art Demonstrations, all on West Jackson Street. Powered

by Hurst Boiler. 5p + 7p.

If you’re interested in volunteering, call the Museum at {229} 2267664 or email history@rose.net. The Thomas County Museum of History is located at 725 N. Dawson St. in Thomasville. The Museum grounds and historic buildings, including log house and bowling alley, will be open for touring during the event.

The Longleaf Affair Dinner with Master French Chefs Jonathan Jerusalmy of Sea Island & Nico Romo of Charleston. A black tie evening in Pebble Hill’s exclusive main dining room, capped off with a Game of Chance.

Presented by Wellington Shields & Co.7p.

Tickets are currently on sale online and at the Museum. Diners are encouraged to buy tickets early because the pilau is a big hit each year. You don’t want to miss out.

Afternoon in the Field & Concert with wildlife shows and live demonstrations, followed by an outdoor concert featuring JJ Grey & Mofro, all on the grounds at Pebble Hill Plantation. Presented by Thomas County Federal. 12:30-8p.

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As a jewelry maker I shop for two things in jewelry. Most of the time I shop for new techniques that I can use to make jewelry for myself. The second and most thrilling thing is to find a piece that has great design and is created in a way that I can’t easily replicate.

Recently, I found the latter and so much more than that at Elevate, an artisan fair in Cairo.

I had made it to almost every tent at Elevate {i.e., spent a lot of money} when I came upon the SoloHope tent. The women working were busy helping other patrons who had also been intrigued by the designs at the table. I was drawn to a stack of colorful bangle bracelets. I tried to figure out what they were made out of but was stumped. I picked up a pair of earrings and then a necklace but could not, for the life of me, tell what was giving the pieces their rigidity. When one of the women at the table became available, I got so much more than a list of materials to quench my thirst for knowledge. I got some new jewelry and a story that gave me another reason to fall in love with South Georgia.

SoloHope founder Emilee Connell hails from Cairo, GA, but a large part of her heart is in Honduras. She first travelled to Honduras at the age of 16 on a mission trip. Mission trips are often a one-time event for teenagers but for Emilee, her first trip was life changing and she went back again and again….year after year, building relationships with the community of women struggling as the sole providers for their families. Her mission became “doing something that would offer a long term solution of empowerment versus a quick fix."

In 2012, inspiration struck. Emilee sketched out an idea for a bracelet that utilized natural resources readily available in Honduras. {It was pine straw inside the jewelry!} Eighty bracelets later, SoloHope was born. In the 4 years since, SoloHope has expanded to include jewelry, home goods and accessories. In 2015 SoloHope joined forces with an Albany based non-profit focused on serving Honduras with a similar vision which birthed their online {sofa} parties.

Most impressive, though, is a story Emilee shares that is a testament of the success of her mission work. She recently met with the women in Honduras about purchasing a building to move their growing operation out of their homes. As she shared her plans she saw grins spreading across the faces of her friends. Emilee learned that they too had the vision of a building and had already purchased the land to build on. Hashtag Girlbosses!

2017 will bring not only a new building in Honduras for SoloHope but also a new life for Emilee. She will be married and moving there full time. Emilee has a plan to grow SoloHope once she moves “to empower and train community leaders through economic development, education and discipleship."

Student Hands on Thomas County Family Volunteer Day

Come lend your hands—again—for the needs of our various communities are ever pressing. And if you missed the HOTC Day October service events for Thomasville and Thomas County, here’s another chance to exercise your service muscles. And remember to register at www.handsonthomascounty.org Saturday November 12th from 9:30a to Noon Help Fight Hunger with Second Harvest: packing food boxes for the elderly and families in need.

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FPL Food @ 120 Roseway Drive, off Cairo Road {west side of Thomasville near 319 Bypass}

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Manna Drop 520 Fletcher Street, Harper Elementary School.

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American Red Cross event: write letters and make Holiday cards for our service men and women.

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Thomas County Public Library, Children’s Room, 201 N. Madison Street, Thomasville

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This event recommended as appropriate for all ages.

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Thomas County History Museum – facility maintenance and perimeter fence painting.

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725 N. Dawson Street, Thomasville {on Dawson between E. Jerger and E. Webster Streets}

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Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society: pet, wash and socialize with the animals.

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105 Big Star Drive {off of Pavo Road – Rte 122 – turn left before the Fairgrounds}

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Townie Tidbits, as emphasized by HOTC: 1. Be advised that all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

2. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable clothing {closed toed shoes}.

3. No frills events. Everyone is there working for the betterment of the community.

4. Best to be prepared and to bring a lunch.

Farm to Table Persimmon Crumb Loaf Persimmons are one of those jewels of the produce aisle that haven’t yet found mainstream popularity. Although you may have encountered the native variety growing here and there, in the market you are more likely to see Asian cultivars, particularly Fuyu and Hachiya. Use when fully ripe or suffer the astringent bite that is liable to put a pucker on your mug.

No access to persimmons this season? Substitute canned or fresh pumpkin purée.

Persimmon Crumb Loaf F F F F F F F F F F

5 ripe persimmons {about 1 ½ pounds} Juice of half a lemon 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream

Peel and chop persimmons into quarters. Place into a food processor or blender with lemon juice and purée until mostly smooth {an occasional tiny chunk of fruit is okay}. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan well and coat with a thin layer of flour. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and the sugars. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in butter, eggs, two cups of persimmon purée and sour cream. Mix until just combined. Pour batter into loaf pan. Crumble topping in pea-sized bits on top of batter. Press gently to secure the topping onto the loaf. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 55 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out nearly clean. Cool in the pan until it can be comfortably handled and then gently invert the loaf to remove while disturbing the topping as little as possible. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

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1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour

In a small bowl, mix together the sugars, salt and cardamom until uniformly distributed and free of lumps. Mix in butter, then flour, stirring until a thick dough forms. Set aside until persimmon batter is ready for the oven.

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Visit SoloHope at www.solohope.org.

— Kelly S.

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Scoop: Junior Thomasville Hosting Georgia FENCE Service League’s Character Breakfast Thomasville Center for the Arts is redefining the term “street photography” with a new massive public art installation on the edge of downtown. Last week, the Center installed the 250-foot Georgia FENCE along Hansell Street, adjacent to Thomasville High School.

The Thomasville Junior Service league is hosting its first annual Character Breakfast on November 12, 2016 at Cross Creek Elementary School. There will be two different dining times available: 8-10a + 10:30a-12:30p.

JSL encourages children to wear their costumes while they enjoy their homemade breakfast. Children will get an opportunity to meet Spider-Man, Batman, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Olaf, Elsa, Anna, Jake, Belle, Cinderella and characters from Paw Patrol.

Tickets may be purchased from any league member and will also be available at Blush Salon and Spa at 1482 E. Jackson St or at Mary Madison boutique at 112 S. Broad St.

Atlanta Celebrates Photography created the fence, in partnership with United Photo Industries, featuring the photographic works of ten Georgia-based photographers who entered a juried statewide competition.

Thomasville was selected as one of four cities to host the fence.

“Public art is growing to be a huge initiative at the Center and in Thomasville,” says TCA Director of Exhibitions & Public Art Darlene Crosby Taylor. “We are excited to have been chosen to host this installation and believe that Thomasville is becoming a strong voice for our region. We encourage everyone to take a stroll down Hansell Street to experience it firsthand. The work speaks for itself."

The Georgia FENCE has travelled to Savannah, Gainesville and Columbus this fall.

It will remain in Thomasville, the final stop, through December 3.

It features the photography of Nick Gruenberg, Fernando Decillis, Michael Reese, Paige McFall, Andrew Feiler, Kelly Kline, Dorothy O’Connor, Casey Lance Brown, Patrick Heagney and Blake Burton.

Inspiration for the Georgia FENCE project came from Atlanta’s participation in a national-scale version, called THE FENCE. Audiences of over three million on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail see it annually.

Before Atlanta, this year, THE FENCE traveled to Houston, Brooklyn, Boston and Santa Fe, featuring winning photographs from a nationwide juried competition.

The project is fueled through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Forward Arts Foundation.

For more information, contact Darlene Crosby Taylor, director of exhibitions and public art at TCA, at (229) 2211859 or dtaylor@thomasvillearts.org.

Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting children’s programs in Thomas County. The Thomasville Junior Service League is a women’s organization dedicated to meeting the economic, recreational, cultural and medical needs of children in our community. Thomasville JSL partners with numerous local charities and schools to help support and provide for Thomas County children. JSL members donated countless hours serving the community and organizing special events such as Project Rosebud, Red Nose Run, Bargain Bazaar and Crawling for the Kids.

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Beauty Broad 5 Ways to Embrace the Fall Add this drink to your evening routine: Have you tried hemp milk? Not only creamy and delicious, it’s a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein and boasts an impressive list of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Warm about a cup of hemp milk, sprinkle with turmeric, add a dash of cardamom. It’s antiinflammatory, nourishing and so soothing as you begin to wind down before bed.

Experiment with this spice: Cinnamon helps curb sugar cravings! For a luscious and light dessert, sauté a pear or apple in coconut oil and a healthy amount of cinnamon. It leaves the coziest scent lingering your kitchen and the taste is decadent. Curl up and savor this treat with zero guilt about refined sugar or unhealthy fat.

Also try adding cinnamon to your tea or coffee.

Go for more walks: A 15-minute stroll first thing in the morning or after dinner is the perfect way to decompress and become centered. As you walk, increase your awareness of the colors, scents and sounds around you. The crispness of the fall air will renew your energy and invigorate your mind and body.

Make better food choices: Nutritionally sub-par snacks are easily accessible during this time of year with more parties and get togethers. Become conscious of your food choices now instead of January 1st. This does not mean stress or feel guilty about them.

Instead bring awareness to what you are eating to fuel your body.

Ask yourself the question “how will this make my body feel?”

Approaching your choices in this way will allow you to truly embrace the new year happy, healthy and inspired.

Discover which foods are in season and try a new recipe: Do you know the which fruits and vegetables are in season? There are so many good ones this time of year…cranberries, rutabagas, parsnips and swiss chard to name a few! Change up your go-to recipes and try a new one using a few of these. You can google the list.

Join the Plantation Wildlife Arts festivities on November 13 for a full day of activities, food, music and a Red Hills Rover Rally presented by The Wright Group. Bring your favorite classic 4 x 4 to Pebble Hill at 9a and start your morning off with a drive through some of Thomasville’s historic and private plantations. When the rally ends, Afternoon in the Field kicks off at 12:30p.

“This year at Afternoon in the Field,” says PWAF Chair Gates Kirkham, “we will have two primary demonstrations: the Center for Education’s Birds of Prey Show and Beretta-sponsored Travis Mears exhibition shooting. We had similar shows last year, but these are back by popular demand and with a new shooter.

We will also have various wildlife encounters provided by the Tallahassee Museum, the Orianne Society, Tall Timbers and many more. There will be demonstrations and exhibitors that will be entertaining and educational to patrons of all ages. Our Red Hills Market features southern fare for lunch and dinner by local restaurants as well as Tallahassee food trucks.”

Kirkham says that he, AIF Chair Christopher Jones and Rally organizer/presenter Ben McCollum of The Wright Group are all looking forward to see what it will bring. “The Red Hills Rover Rally is a back roads driving experience through neighboring plantations culminating in a rally at Pebble Hill," Kirkham says.

“The event concludes with a concert featuring JJ Grey & Mofro, a show not to miss."

During the rally, Orchard Pond Organics will host a “Southern Spirit" cocktail challenge and will award prize packages to the most creative cocktail using Orchard Pond Organics’ honey and to the crowd’s favorite vehicle. Vehicles Allowed: Classic or restored Land Rover, Range Rover, Discovery, Defender, Land Cruiser, Scout, Jeep or Hunt Buggy.

“The Rally will be a fun opportunity to get vintage 4 x 4 owners together for a behind the scenes look of some of Thomasville’s most private plantations,” says McCollum. “We have charted a course that will weave along some of Thomasville’s most scenic byways as well as through private plantation properties. As underwriters

for the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, we thought this would be a great way to get outdoors, and get a little mud on our boots and cars, to explore some of the cultural and historic assets that make Thomasville such a unique place.

“As land brokers,” McCollum adds, “we are fortunate to have access to many of these exclusive properties that much of the public cannot readily view. We thought the Red Hills Rover Rally concept was right on brand with the mission of PWAF and The Wright Group, and we are happy to be a part of it. This is going to be a great start to another incredible Afternoon in the Field. There is limited space available so sign up early. All vintage Land Rovers, Land Cruisers, or custom hunting jeeps are welcomed.”

Tickets to Afternoon in the Field are $40 and available online. A ticket to the Red Hills Rover Rally for 2 Guests is separate, $75 and includes the scenic drive and Afternoon in the Field day tickets.

Kids 12 & under are free, additional passengers: $15. Rally VIP tickets are also available for $125 for 2 guests and include the scenic drive, Afternoon in the Field and concert tickets. Kids 12 & under are free, additional passengers: $40.

These fees are waived for PWAF $1,000 underwriters and above.

Underwriters must sign up by contacting Betsy Jones at bjones@ thomasvillearts.org.

“AIF is an important event not as much a Southern cultural but a Thomasville/Red Hills cultural perspective," says Kirkham.

"It brings attention to and introduces folks to some of the special aspects of our region. For instance, it allows people to tour the grounds of Pebble Hill Plantation or take a short trip into some of the best managed bobwhite quail habitat, guided by Tall Timbers Research Station. In addition to getting to see and experience what our region is know for, all the proceeds go towards supporting the Thomasville Center for the Arts which is an important asset to our community."

Visit the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival website at www.pwaf.org for the latest information, schedule and tickets.

— Jennifer W.

— Sarah Esra is the Townie’s resident goddess

Business Boost Recently, I interviewed local businessman, Harry T. Jones, co-owner of Blackberry Patch, a local, small batch manufacturer of syrups, toppings, preserves and salsas.

The interview was for the purpose of gathering Harry T.’s thoughts on community building and business development in Thomasville. I learned way more than that.

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Red Hills Rover Rally presented by The Wright Group. Back road driving experience through historic plantations and rally at Afternoon in the Field.

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You may not realize it, but you just took in Business Boost Tip #1: Learn from successful people.

It is surprising when business owners attempt to go it alone, barely surviving in a bubble of uncertainty - or is it hardheadedness? Uncertainty is a part of life for small businesses, so listening to and watching successful people can provide the opportunity to grow in multiple ways.

If you’ve been fortunate enough to have had mentors, you are fortunate indeed. Did your mentors pop up unexpectedly?

Did you take a deep breath and seek out your mentors? How did you know the time was right to benefit from a mentor?

Or, have you not yet identified a mentor?

A mentor can be anyone whom you admire for their wisdom, success, or specific skills.

Here are 7 things a mentor can do for you: 1. Listen and offer advice. After all, you’ve already worn out all those closest to you, right?

2. Hold you accountable to projects and goals. It’s easy to get off course with all that’s coming at you each day.

3. Introduce you to new contacts. The right contacts can change your business future.

4. Be honest with you. Your employees or friends may not tell you the truth or may not have the experience to know.

5. Give you a new perspective. When you’re about ready to throw in the towel, a fresh perspective can go a long way.

6. Help you develop higher level business skills. Step it up. It’s time.

7. Show you how to become a mentor to others. That’s right.

You’ll want to pass it along.

Harry T. was quick to say, “I’ve made lots of mistakes, but I’ve had good mentors and received grace and forgiveness.”

He also shared this wise nugget, quoting Tony Robbins, “Success leaves clues.”

As I left the Blackberry Patch office that day I felt restored, inspired and I knew I had received a gift by learning from Harry T., the accidental teacher and mentor.

Take this message with you today as you continue to work on your business. Whether it’s just a dream, a sketch on a cocktail napkin, or you’re about to hit the next million in sales, find mentors and allow them to help you become all you can be.

Success leaves clues. Follow that trail of clues to find your own success.

— Dara B.

Recently, I was interviewed for a small North Carolina rag to discuss a historic renovation I completed this Summer. During the interview, the cute little rube reporter expressed this opinion.

“I just love this. It’s like Tara {it isn’t}. I wish my husband would get me one but he says it ain’t worth it.”

Woefully, these are the times we are living in. Clearly, a restored, vintage building is going to cost more and be more work.

But, anything worth anything involves some effort.

I read this nugget recently. I can’t remember the source or the direct quote so I am paraphrasing.

“The new apartments on Duke St. loom over the old church like a ferocious behemoth and have a life expectancy of twenty-five years.”

That’s called planned obsolescence, folks.

Webster’s defines it as a policy of producing consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete and so require replacing, achieved by frequent changes in design, termination of the supply of spare parts, and the use of nondurable materials.

Cheap is cheap, I always say.

An extremely close friend, customer and former neighbor asked me to install some Edison style string lights on her porch.

Simple enough, right?

Oh, but no. The lights weren’t even bulbs and the casements weren’t even glass. They were LED (only America could screw up the light bulb but that is another column) filaments with plastic casings.

The fake Edison bulbs were fake. They were faking fake.

“What if one burns out? I asked. "Do you sell replacement bulbs?”

... PWAF LINeUp, Continued.

November Success Leaves Clues

The stylish house

November 16

Dedication of bronze sculpture created by Sandy Proctor in memory of PWAF founders Margo Bindhardt and Bob Crozer in downtown Thomasville, at Firefly. 5:30p.

November 17

Women of Wildlife Painting Workshop with 2016 Featured Painter Lyn St. Clair and South African artist Michelle Decker at Studio 209.10a.

On the Hunt Floral Composition Workshop with St. Simons Island’s The Vine event designers Bryce Vann Brock & Kelly Revels at Studio 209. 1p.

Out of the Woods Cocktails & Conversations with Julia Reed, James Farmer and Ann & Sid Mashburn at Ten Oaks, home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hancock. Presented by Arcus Capital Partners. 5:30p.

November 18

Book signings in downtown Thomasville, with James Farmer at Relish and Julia Reed at Firefly.

Opening Night Fine Art Show Party at Thomasville Center for the Arts. Get first glance at the show with catering by Southern Jubilee and libations by J’s Wine & Spirits. Presented by Commercial Bank.

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November 19

Shotgun Supper Club presented by Schermer Pecans.

Peble Hill Plantation. 5:30p.

Bird Dog Bash at Pebble Hill Plantation’s Sugar Hill Barn. Live music with the Groove Merchants, southern fare by Southern Bleu Catering and libations by Bird Dog Bottle Co. Presented by Commercial Bank. 7p.

November 19 & 20

“They are LED and never burn out.” Says gum chewing millennial associate.

“What if one breaks?”

“They are LED and never burn out.” Says gum chewing millennial associate now annoyed.

“Let’s just say for a second, I drop the lights and a bulb breaks. What happens then?”

After a thousand yard, blank, fixed stare, “I’ll get the manager.”

Millennial manager with the ‘I need to speak to the manager’ haircut approaches me.

“Hi, I spoke to the manufacturer. If it breaks, just throw it away and buy a new strand.”

This delivered so cheerily it was impossible to tear into her. What good would that do, anyway? She would never get it.

Gone are the days of the knife man who came with the farrier to sharpen the scissors and kitchen knives. Gone are the days of reparable merchandise and quality work.

Gone are the days when a house was built to last for generations.

In many ways, gone are the days of style as well.

If you are not a member of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, please visit the website at www. georgiatrust.org to learn more about the preservation movement in Georgia and what is happening locally.­ — John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manager/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors.

He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment.

Sporting & Wildlife Fine Art Show & Sale at Thomasville Center for the Arts. Nov. 19: 10a-5p; Nov. 20: 11a-5p.

A Chat With PWAF Artist Linda Hall One of this year’s featured artists at the Plantation Wildlife Arts festival is the lovely Linda Hall. She’s a genuinely talented, creative with a passion for furry critters. Her art will be featured alongside her students’ in a pop-up gallery located downtown in the open space next to Bacchus.

Linda works full time as an artist with her studio located in the heart of Tallahassee. The incredibly adorable studio is welcoming in an old-fashioned sort of way, complete with white picket fence and front porch. Upon entering her studio, the colorful art draws you in while engaging you with an upbeat energy.

Linda tells us, “Darlene Taylor approached me about doing an exhibition in a storefront and when we were looking at the space I suggested my students as well. And then of course she {Darlene} was really excited about the Yarn Bomb.”

When Linda isn’t in her studio working on her own art, she can be found teaching a soft sculpture class and inspiring young creatives at Florida State University. This year Linda’s students are participating

in the Yarn Bomb that will be happening downtown on a select number of trees, as artists compete for the “Best of Show” which includes a cash prize.

“This is a good challenge for them because they are making a site-specific piece. They have the parameters and they are working towards it and a lot of them have not had that experience, so it’s good for them,” says Linda.

Linda Hall’s exhibition is titled, “Re-wilding” and will display more of her edgier work. Her students are preparing their portion of the exhibition, which is inspired by the longleaf pine forest.

“We thought about the landscape that was here before the Europeans came along. The longleaf pine was all throughout Thomasville and this region. The more we got into studying it the more my students got excited about the indigenous plants. So we are working on, really, what was here before and that is going to be their theme.”

Currently Linda’s workspace is covered with a parade of paper mache animals that are each roughly the size of a barbie. I’m excited to get my hands on one after they end up in Thomasville’s Firefly for retail sale in December. Each one is uniquely crafted and painted promising to be one of a kind.

The walls of the studio are adorned with a variety of upcycled crafts, most of which are paper mache animal head forms. These creations have been majestically painted and some even embellished with beads and paper clay. I was particularly drawn to one of the lifesize paper mache bear head sculptures that was adorned with a city with a small church in the center. Interestingly, all of the art that Linda Hall creates is with the purpose to reduce waste and to reuse and repurpose materials.

The the pop-up gallery opens on Thursday, November 10. Be sure to check it out.

— Cherie L. Photography by Jennifer Westfield

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FACEBOOK.COM/THOMASVILLE.TOWNIE I read a nice variety of books last month, proof it is possible to read outside your typical genre and enjoy it.

Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple. Like so many readers, I loved

November 4 First Friday Concert featuring Bleu Burden

Downtown Thomasville, 7:30-9:30p, free Bleu Burden is a local band that originated on a front porch in Thomasville. They enjoy playing feel good music from a variety of genres. Participating shops and restaurants will stay open late. Look for special pricing and deals all over downtown! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and spend a fun evening in Downtown Thomasville.

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15023 U.S. Hwy 19, 6-10a Private Ticketed Event! Pre-Sale Oct. 25-Nov. 4. Your $5 Charity Sale Ticket supports Thomas County United Way and you will receive $5 off your first purchase. Free Gift Card to the first 100 customers. For more info or to purchase a ticket, call Thomas County United Way at 229-228-0560. Tickets can also be purchased at Belk the morning of the sale.

Wiregrass Camellia Society Fall Show

Boston Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Boston, GA. Whether you’re serious about camellias or just serious about fall, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see all these wonderful blooms in one room! Wiregrass Camellia Society’s Fall Show promises to be a memorable event!

November 8 Thomasville Garden Club “A Festive Gathering” Annual Fun, Food and Flowers Event

Thomasville Garden Center, 1002 S. Broad St., 11a-1p, $15pp. Guests to the luncheon can expect to get ideas for holiday decorating, with a focus on Thanksgiving centerpieces demonstrated by Jimmy Singletary. The doors to the Garden Center will open at 11:00am so that guests can shop the various wares offered by club members, including a country store, treasures table and plant sale. Tickets can be purchased from the Thomasville Visitors Center, 144 E. Jackson St. 229-228-7977.

Thomasville Garden Club Fiesta Vino y Queso Event 1102 S. Broad St., 5:30-7:30p, $15pp

Guests can expect a Mexican Fiesta and decorating ideas for Christmas, with Jimmy Singletary showing past creations and demonstrating new ideas. It will be a fun Mexican themed evening but it will focus on Christmas decorating ideas. The Fiesta begins at 5:30p with the program starting at 6:00p. You must be 21 or over to attend this event. Tickets can be purchased from the Thomasville Visitors Center, 144 E. Jackson St. 229228-7977.

November 10 23rd Annual Thomasville-Thomas County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

Thomasville High School, 315 Hansell St., 7-9p; $20pp The Sports Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding local athletes, coaches, officials and people who have made major contributions to the sports tradition of Thomasville and Thomas County. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from the YMCA prior to the event.

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Veterans Day Ceremony

Downtown Thomasville, GA, 11:10a Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Thomasville will hold a ceremony at the Historic Thomas County Courthouse beginning at 11:11a. The public is invited to attend and show support for the Veterans that have helped make America the great place it is today.

Veterans Day Parade

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November 5 2106 Meridian Rd., 10-11:30a Live native hawks, owls, turtles and snakes.

St. Francis Wildlife Association’s wildlife ambassadors will help education director Sandy Beck explain the unique adaptions that enable each to hunt and survive, the important roles they play in our Red Hills ecosystem and what we can all do to help them. Your heart will be touched by their personal stories and inspired by their unique power and beauty. This 1 ½ hour program includes hands-on teaching tools such as feathers, talons, skins and shells with interactive questioning and is suitable for families with school-aged children. Dress for the weather. Bring a picnic if you would like to stay for lunch and explore Birdsong. Make reservations by Fri., Nov. 4.

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SHOTC Family Volunteer Day

Various Sites Throughout Thomas County, 9:30a-12:30p Families of all shapes and sizes – home, work, church, clubs, friends – are invited to come together to make a difference in our community. Strengthen family bonds, share characterbuilding experiences, create lasting memories. Join Student Hands On Thomas County on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 9:30a to 12:30p. Learn about non-profit organizations in our area, experience first-hand how you can make a positive impact in your own community. Earn community service hours at select sites

Susina Plantation Wine Tasting at Boston's Buzzery

TOSAC Storefront Theater, 117 S. Broad St., 7-8p Every week TOSAC pulls out a script and reads together as the different characters. Some weeks continue from the previous week's script if the script is long. The group may watch the movie that goes along with a script read. It's a lot of fun and a great way to get used to reading in a theatrical setting if you've never been in a production before.

Join for a Patriotic Parade honoring all Veterans. The parade is open to the public for both participation and viewing. The parade will begin on N. Broad St. at the intersection of N. Broad St. and Washington St., travel south on Broad St., turn left on Smith Ave. and then left onto Crawford St. The parade will disband in the 100 block of South Broad St. Please bring your flags and let’s show our support for the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom.

Thomasville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet

November 12

Paradise Park, 403 S. Broad St., 11a-2p Join in the family fun! Games & prizes! Food vendors on site.

JSL Presents: Character Breakfast

November 17

TOSAC Book Club

Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 2057 GA Hwy 122, 6p Do not miss out on one of the Country's TOP Ducks Unlimited Chapter's dinner banquet. Come and enjoy a smoked prime rib while bidding on a slew of top drawer items. Raffles, Silent & Live Auctions. Purchase tickets at http://www.ducks.org/georgia/events/43321/thomasville-dinner.

For more info contact Jamie Lawrence at 229-328-8592 or by email at thomasvilleducksunlimited@gmail.com.

November 11 Kevin’s and Purdey’s of London presents the First Annual Southern Game Fair

Greenwood Plantation, 8:30a-4p 8:30a Registration | 9:00a Shooting Begins | 11:30a - 1:30p Lunch | 4:00p Event Ends. The mission of the Kevin’s Southern Game Fair is to bring family and community together in fellowship for the benefit of conservation and preservation of the Longleaf Pine Forest, the Bobwhite Quail habitat and the rich history of the Red Hills Region. Guns Provided by Kevin's & Purdey's for Shooting Demo Dog Demonstrations | Wagon Rides with Tall Timbers | Kevin’s Trunk Show | Well Mannered Dogs Welcome on a Leash. Proceeds Benefit: Make a First Initiative - NRA Youth Program and Tall Timbers Longleaf Legacy Project.

Purchase tickets online at www.kevinscatalog.com.

Cross Creek Elementary School 8-10a; 10:30a-12:30p; Adults $12 & Kids 3-17 $10 Come enjoy a homemade breakfast, great family time and meet some awesome characters! Characters that will be in attendance: Spider-Man, Batman, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, The Ninja Turtles, Olaf, Elsa, Anna, Jake, Belle, Cinderella and Paw Patrol. Tickets may be purchased from any league member, at Blush Salon and Spa, or at Mary Madison here in Thomasville!

110 South Main Street, Boston, GA, 2-4p Pop by the Buzzery for a special wine tasting event, featuring Susina Plantation Wines. While you're there, try a pizza or calzone!

Fall Xtravaganza at Paradise Park

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Maria Semple’s novel Where’d You Go, Bernadette? The mother-daughter story was clever and funny and sweet without being schmaltzy, so I was eager to dive into Semple’s new book, Today Will Be Different. The premise is familiar, at least to me: What happens the day we decide we’re going to actually do all of those things we typically just say we’ll do? What happens when we take the poetry class, eat the healthy lunch, wear something besides yoga pants? This is the reality facing Eleanor Flood, only… her day, despite her best intentions, doesn’t quite go as planned. {Think One Fine Day with a twist.} Eleanor isn’t particularly likeable, and I don’t know that I loved Today Will Be Different, but I did enjoy the book enough to keep reading, and I cared what happened to Eleanor and her family. Semple’s latest is kind of quirky, but different from Bernadette, and I’m anxious to know what her fans think. Maybe read it and report back?

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. I’ve heard Blake Crouch interviewed on NPR, seen this novel featured on the Today Show, and spied its cover on countless Instagram accounts. A customer’s recommendation finally forced me to read it one weekend, despite it being far outside my typical genre. Jason Dessen is a physics professor with a satisfactory, if unremarkable career, when one night, after leaving a colleague’s party, he’s kidnapped by a masked stranger who asks an unusual question: “Are you happy with your life?” Dark Matter does for physics what The Martian did for space, and I love that this book has major crossover appeal. Rarely does a fiction title appease both literary and commercial fans, but this one does. I’m recommending for fans of The Martian, John Grisham and those great 1990s Harrison Ford movies.

Juniper: The Girl Who Was Born Too Soon by Kelley and Thomas French. I was fortunate enough to sit next to author Kelley French at a

SIBA luncheon, so Juniper — a book that never would have been on my radar — quickly moved to the top of my reading list. Kelley and her husband Thomas had been hoping for a child for years when their little baby was born at 23 weeks, six days. Medically, an infant is considered viable at 24 weeks, so immediately, Kelley and Thomas were thrust into an almost science fiction-like world, trying to fight for their little one’s life. Would their baby — their tiny, twiggy baby — make it? Both Kelley and Thomas are Pulitzer-nominated journalists, and their memoir is deeply personal and thought-provoking. I’d recommend for readers of Kelle Hampton’s Bloom or even When Breath Becomes Air. {And, if you want to know more about the Frenches’ story, the podcast Radiolab did a really wonderful piece on their family. It’s called “23 Weeks, Six Days,” and can be found online or on iTunes.}

In the Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman. In the Garden of Small Beginnings doesn’t release until next summer, so it’s a little premature for a review, but I enjoyed this light, breezy novel about a widowed artist who decides to take gardening lessons. I have a feeling I’ll be recommending it to readers frequently next summer.

The protagonist is a single mom who witnessed her husband’s tragic death, and now she’s trying to make ends meet as an illustrator for a book about vegetables. {Enter gardening lessons.} In the Garden of Small Beginnings isn’t high literary fiction, but it’s enjoyable and fun, and each chapter closed with a gardening tip, which I thought was a nice touch.

Look out for this one summer 2017!

The Children by Ann Leary. Last month, I was featured on the "What Should I Read Next?" podcast, hosted by Modern Mrs. Darcy, a relatively well-known book blogger. The episode was incredibly fun to do; Anne Bogel {Modern Mrs. Darcy} interviews guests and does a kind of literary match-making, asking readers for three books they love, one book they hate and what they’ve been reading lately. When Anne discovered my love for dysfunctional families in literature, she immediately recommended Ann Leary’s The Children.

Her recommendation was spot-on, because I loved this book. When the patriarch of the Whitman family dies, his adult children all gather at the family’s lakeside home, each with his or her own agenda. The Children is told from the perspective of Charlotte, a 29-year-old recluse who’s making oodles of money on the Internet, and I loved hearing the family’s stories through her lens. This one starts slow, but eases into a really fascinating story I couldn’t put down. Highly recommend.

*I also read Who Killed These Girls? by Beverly Lowry and feel rather ambivalent about it, so no full review here {though I’d be happy to discuss with you in the shop!}.

Studio 209, 209 W. Remington Ave. 6-8p; $25 supplies included Join Hillery Richards for TCA's November Whet Your Palette!

You and your friends will explore the techniques used for painterly watercolor style painting while creating a delightful image of a bobwhite! www.thomasvillearts.org.

You’re invited to attend our Open House Nov. 6 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on the Mason Green, or contact Rebecca Erwin, Director of Admissions, at (229) 226-8070 to schedule a private tour.

Brookwood School admits academically qualified students of any race, color, creed, gender, or national and ethnic origin.

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

When it comes to your business or event, the right creative choices can help you stand out from the crowd. Be brave.

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