Townie FLAUNT Publication

A MONTH-LONG INSTALLATION OF MUSIC, FOOD, HISTORICALLY INSPIRED MURALS, AND SHOPPING ON THE WEST JACKSON STREET CORRIDOR IN THOMASVILLE, GA

MUSIC • FOOD • ART • AWARDS WEST JACKSON BETWEEN MADISON AND OAK • THOMASVILLEARTS.ORG

As we move into our fourth year of FLAUNT, we realize more and more that this event is about community involvement, teamwork and elevating the thing we are most proud of: historic downtown Thomasville.

FLAUNT Pop It Up! is all about popping up the creative district with a vision of “what could be.” Based on the Design Charette community dialogue this spring, we have created pop up experiences based on what you want! Kicking off September 5th, downtown will pop with temporary shops, art, performances, and cafes… your top picks! The future looks bright – yellow FLAUNT bright – for creative possibilities in the future.

This month-long installation wouldn’t be possible without the support of this year’s presenting sponsor, Hurst Boiler Company. We want to thank them, and all of our amazing sponsors for their encouragement to press on with our mission.

I can honestly say that this has been the most fun I’ve had in years…. meeting new townies, connecting them with artists, and working with a committee that is passionate about helping define the creative district and enhancing our already vibrant downtown.

JOIN US at the Opening Night party and take it all in! Shop at the shop hops and enjoy the street performances.

Grab a bike and take a cruise through history with the mural exhibition. Enjoy the ride!

Darlene Crosby Blackman Public Art Director published by

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ART FLAUNT: Pop It Up! celebrates public art

with a month-long exhibition, soon to pop on Remington Avenue and Jackson and Madison Streets. Both regional artists and Thomasville’s new Young Artist Collective will separately compete in a mural contest, totaling to over thirty murals soon to be seen in the creative district.

Each artist has been given a historic image, courtesy of the Thomas County Historical Society and the Jack Hadley Black History Museum; these images will be the source of inspiration for each 12 x 15 temporary canvas mural. Winners in each division will take home $1,000 and a THOM Magazine feature; first runners up will receive $500.

We welcome these artists to our community and we thank them for their hard work and energy needed to create these larger-than-life pieces of art. We also thank Lowe’s for supplying each canvas featured in the exhibition. The mural installation will begin September 2nd - 3rd and the winner from each division will be announced at the Opening Night party on September 5th. To view the original images, please visit the Historical Photography Exhibit at Trinity Anglican Church, Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm.

WE LOVE PUBLIC ART!!!

Denise Boineau

Kenneth Bridger

Jill Bright

Clay Byars

Robert Cooper

Sara Cox

Katherine Cromartie

Tripp Farrell

Tracey Foutz-Hunt

John Gleason

Phil Gleason

Maureen Harrer

Cindy Inman

Kyle Maurey

Nethie Lockwood

Chris Lovelady

Sarah Lowe

Evelyn McCorristin-Peters

Diane Gibson Newsome

Matthew Pecson

Theresa Plummer

Hillery Richards

Susan Richardson

Robin Smith

Jay Snodgrass

Ned Stacey

Tom Stratton

Helene Whitehurst

Tah Williams

Brookwood School

Prep Academy

Scholars Academy

Thomas County Central

Thomasville High

Young Artist Collective Mural Teams (bottom row, left to right)

Brookwood School: Catherine Fennel, Maggie Deaver, Melanie Quinton Prep Academy: Asia Gurulé, Erica LeSuer, Raven Haywood Scholars Academy: Walker Harris, Ezra Yant, Annalee Jackson Thomas County Central: Emily Corbitt, Sophie Anderson, Lyndsae Madden Thomasville High: Krystian Frazier, Anna Marie Dixon, Aviana Samuel

SEPTEMBER 2014 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY Artist & Sponsor Gathering Bacchus 6 - 8 pm

Murals Installed

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EVENT CALENDAR

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Vashti Fundraiser Dinner on the Bricks 7:30 - 10:30 pm

217/219 W. Jackson

6 - 8 pm All Shops Open 6-10 pm

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Open Mic at Bloch Music 7 - 10 pm

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9 Open Mic at Bloch Music 7 - 10 pm

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5 - 7 pm

10 POP-UP Picnic: A TOSAC Preview Party 7:30 - 9 pm

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Youth Jam at Bloch Music 7 pm

5 - 7 pm

A Taste of Greece 5 - 9 pm

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Open Mic at Bloch Music 7 - 10 pm

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5 - 7 pm

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6 Youth Lock-In 6:30 - 8 pm Dana King Concert 8:30 - 10 pm

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Youth Jam at Bloch Music Jack Hadley presents Douglas High School on Parade video 2 - 3 pm

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Yamadeo Reggae Concert 7 - 10 pm

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TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH SATURDAY MATINEES • 2 - 5 PM

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FRIDAY NIGHT

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September 6 • Frozen September 13 • Beauty & the Beast September 20 • Brave September 27 • Jonah - A Veggie Tales Movie

Platypusfile • 223 W. Jackson Fuzzy Goat’s Grand Opening • 223 W. Jackson Cindy Inman Gallery • 227 W. Jackson Chastain Bicycle Shop • 215 W. Jackson

5 - 7 pm

SEPT 12

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Raley’s Confectionary • 218 W. Jackson Sturdy Brothers • 218 W. Jackson Second Harvest & Keep Thomas County Beautiful • 301 W. Jackson S. Ga Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic • 301 W. Jackson Trinity Church Historical Photo Exhibit • 225 W. Jackson Thomasville Nursery Flower Truck • 228 W. Jackson

SEPT 19

Will Malone Photo Exhibit • 200 W. Jackson Bloch Music • 200 W. Jackson Cobalt Two Eleven • 211 W. Jackson featuring Casual Chic by Katie Middleton, Neil’s Yard, B’s Botanicals, and NoMadic Creations

SoloHope • 206 W. Jackson Thomas University Spirit Shop • 210 W. Jackson

SEPT 26

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SOLOHOPE

RALEY’S CONFECTIONARY

SHOPS Fashion your home with warmth and elegance from B’S BOTANICALS. Specializing in petite conservatories and botanicals, B’s pieces feature lovely succulents, orchids, varieties of ferns and other specialty plants.

CASUAL CHIC by Katie Middleton is a home accessories line, incorporating custom fabrics and specialty pieces designed by Katie herself. Additionally, Casual Chic offers vintage pieces, art, jewelry and home décor.

For four generations, the CHASTAIN BICYCLE COMPANY has been selling, servicing and supporting Thomasville’s bicycle needs. From special orders to must-have accessories and parts, Chastain’s is your one stop shop. Their expert mechanics are among the best in the business, trained with years of experience to give you the best care possible.

CINDY INMAN GALLERY will feature exciting new art from her Liberty Series as well as paintings that capture the unique flavor of the area. Each week there will be a new theme, and wildlife paintings for PWAF will be revealed in the last week!

NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES is an international skin care line driven by the passionate belief that health and beauty should be more natural and less synthetic. This belief is at the heart of every remedy they do.

NOMADIC CREATIONS by Kenneth Bridger is a collection of eclectic jewelry design, sculpture and mixed media creations. He is a nomadic artist and has gathered inspiration from the world around him; his creations are inspired by his journeys and are heart made, one of a kind pieces.

ORCHARD POND ORGANICS is a certified organic farm in Tallahassee, Florida producing organic fruits, vegetables, local honey, and grass fed beef as well as fresh pesto and granola. Their products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets, restaurants, grocery stores, and their online shop.

PLATYPUSFILE will showcase the art of Janae Easton, bringing color and joy with a folk style twist to cards, pillows, shirts, paintings and more. There will be several give-aways as well as new items made specifically for this event!

RALEY’S CONFECTIONARY is a family owned and operated Candy Shop that combines centuries old candy making techniques with wholesome ingredients and modern artwork. Come by and taste the candy creations!

SOLOHOPE partners with women in rural Honduras to create fun and unique accessories from pine straw and thread. These pieces enable them to overcome poverty and provide for themselves and their families.

THE SOUTH GEORGIA LOW COST SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC is dedicated to eliminating the unnecessary euthanasia of our precious companion animals. Low cost spay/neuter certificates and educational materials will be available onsite.

THE STURDY BROTHERS are two brothers striving to rekindle a spirit of American craftsmanship in the south. The Sturdy shop will feature handcrafted, waxed canvas and leather goods, as well as additional southern maker’s products, young men’s apparel and lifestyle goods.

THOMASVILLE NURSERY is a local wholesale and retail plant nursery offering beautiful flowers, educational

opportunities and excellent customer service. If you need your order delivered, the blue ’72 Chevy will be on the way!

THOMAS UNIVERSITY is a four-year co-educational private university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on-campus and online. This shop will capture the spirit of Thomas University with apparel, accessories, gifts, collectibles and HAWK LIFE! TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH September Saturdays: Movies, Popcorn & Crafts • 2 – 5pm Historical Photo Exhibition Monday-Thursday • 10am - 3pm Photos Courtesy of Thomas County Historical Society & Jack Hadley Black History Museum Jack Hadley presents Douglas High School on Parade video Saturday, September 20th • 2-3 pm Discussion to follow SECOND HARVEST in partnership with KEEP THOMAS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL reminds us to be a sustainable community with ready-made garden boxes for sale. For a $5 donation, they will also feed a family of four.

Focused on process, photographer WILL MALONE takes care of details during composition on location rather than behind the computer. His goal while visiting and shooting here? “To focus on the iconic parts of Thomasville, making sure to capture what makes this town so unique while also putting my own spin on it.”

CINDY INMAN GALLERY

B’S BOTANICALS

THINK BROOKWOOD! Brookwood School 301 Cardinal Ridge Road • Thomasville, Georgia Phone 229.226.8070 • www.brookwoodschool.org

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A TASTE OF GREECE

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EVENTS

FLAUNT 2014: POP IT UP! OPENING PARTY JOIN US for a POP of Art, Music, Food & Awards ……with an added Pop Up! Performance For tickets and more information, visit thomasvillearts.org Friday, September 5, 2014 • 6 – 8 pm 217 W Jackson DINNER ON THE BRICKS Dinner on the Bricks for The Vashti Center promises to be a fun-filled dining evening! Gather a table of friends, family, or co-workers and dine on the historic bricks of Jackson Street between the blocks of Madison Street and Stevens Street. For more information visit www.vashti.org/dinner-on-the-bricks.

Saturday, September 6, 2014 • 7:30 – 10:30 pm West Jackson Street

POP UP WORKOUTS Pop on into 217 W Jackson for an outside workout experience in the Bottom. Try something new!

FACTOR X FITNESS Fridays 12th & 26th • 10 am - 12 pm • Health Assessments Saturdays 13th & 20th • 8 - 9 am • ZUMBA A TASTE OF GREECE An Evening filled with delicious Greek food, dance and live music by Mike Menexis from The Hellenic Band. This event is sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, a women’s philanthropic group. For more information visit www. hmog.org/atasteofgreece.

Friday, September 19th • 5 - 9 pm 217 W Jackson Street

BLOCH MUSIC: OPEN MIC FLAUNT your talent on Tuesdays at Bloch Music for a fun night of Open Mic with Hananel Mavity & friends Tuesdays, September 9th, 16th, 23rd • 7 – 10 pm 200 W Jackson

PERFORMANCES

BLOCH MUSIC: YOUTH JAM Show up and JAM with friends at Bloch Music

DANA KING CONCERT Grab your friends, family, chairs & blankets and Join Dana King for a FREE concert on Jackson Street. All ages welcome!

September 18th and 20th • 7 – 10 pm 200 W Jackson

Saturday, September 13th • 8:30 – 10:00 pm 217 W Jackson

YOUTH LOCK-IN Join Hananel Mavity and the Youth Education Team for an evening of outdoor fun, games, art and music. Stay for a FREE Dana King concert immediately following. All ages and families welcome.

POP UP PICNIC: A TOSAC PREVIEW PARTY Enjoy refreshments and a sneak peek of the upcoming play, PICNIC. Typically a members only gathering, this performance will be open to the public for one night only. For more information go to www.TOSAC.com

Saturday, September 13th • 6:30 - 8 pm 217 W Jackson

Wednesday, September 17th • 7:30 – 8:30 pm 217 W Jackson YAMADEO

YAMADEO REGGAE CONCERT Yamadeo is a modern, upbeat blend of Reggae/Rock, good feeling music. The band is currently based out of Tallahassee, Florida and consistently tours the Southeast United States.

Saturday, September 27th • 7 – 10 pm 217 W Jackson

CAFES THE KICKSTAND Delicious, nutritious & conscientious tacos 229.221.5484

DANY’S CAMBODIAN CUISINE Cambodian-style Food 850.212.0523 J.B. CRUMBS “nothing left but the crumbs” 229.224.2468

LUCY & LEO’S CUPCAKERY Made from scratch- everybody loves it!

850.765.0374

GRINGO’S WINGOS If it don’t look good, don’t eat it 229.403.0704

YAMADEO

SOUTH GEORGIA HOME INSPECTION Home Inspections and Project Management

Phone 229.413.3649 • sghomeinspections@gmail.com

www.SOUTHGEORGIAHOMEINSPECTIONS.COM

Experience Thomasville Georgia’s Best Service Phone 229.226.3911

www.keysouth.com

PRESENTERS

PUBLIC ART PARTNERS Senior Life Insurance Lowe’s Home Improvement EVENT PARTNERS Sherwin Williams, Southern Pines Senior Living J’s Wine and Spirits, Water Lily, Hampton Inn Thomas County Federal PROGRAM PARTNERS Astro Pest Control Commercial Bank Factor X Fitness Flooring America Fontaine Maury Fuzzy Goat Gainous Well Drilling Gladys Deese & Son, Paul Deese Grassroots Coffee Company J. Smith Lanier Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Jamil Robertson State Farm Jill & Converse Bright Junior Service League KeySouth Real Estate Group Lanigan & Associates Mary Kathryn Sibley Moonspin Pizza Oppenheim Signature Smiles Ponder’s Office Products & Printing Pop’s Garage & Seay Trucking

Rose City Realty Shannon L. & Charles A. Balfour Schermer Pecans Skyline Graphics South Georgia Spine & Joint Center Stony Creek Landscaping & Irrigation Thomas County Historical Society Thomasville National Bank Thomasville Toyota The UPS Store Wilder Software