YES! Weekly - August 28, 2024

A WHOLE LOTTA FOLKIN’ AROUND

The North Carolina Folk Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new footprint, new focus on N.C. artists and area venues, and new pre/ post party series — plus returning favorites and a whole lotta folkin’ around — with free shows running September 6-8 in downtown Greensboro.

4 It’s not yet Halloween, but SeptemSTEPHEN KING FILM MONTH” at the Old Town Film Series, with a selection of four big-screen adaptations of the best-selling author’s work being screened on successive Thursdays beginning at 7

The Hispanic League is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated 32ND FIESTA, taking place on September 14th in downtown Winston-Salem.

Greensboro Opera welcomes internationally recognized baritone Sidney Outlaw and world-renowned pianist Warren Jones back to their North Carolina roots for a “HOMECOMING” BENEFIT CONCERT in support of Greensboro Opera’s 2024-2025 season.

In collaboration with the UNCG Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program and the UNCG Pop Tech Program, LAO TIZER will host an exclusive Clinic and Q&A session on Saturday morning, August 31, at the UNCG School of Music’s Tew Recital Hall.

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8 As the 2024 summer movie season fades into the twilight, along comes T HE CLEAN UP CREW to provide a late-inning boost.

10 The TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM encourages North Carolina students to attend in-state colleges and work as teachers within the state once they’ve finished their education.

14 If Air Force veteran and cancer survivor Ronald Fulp had been able to repair and clean his Greensboro home sooner, the city might not have taken it away from him. “Being POOR, SICK, AND INJURED gives you no leeway with them.”

16 Happy HOPSCOTCH SEASON, rock’n’rollers! The party-hardy weekend for North Carolina independent music lovers once again takes over Raleigh streets, September 4-8, as thousands of music lovers hop around a gauntlet of decibels, day parties, club shows, and big ol’ stage concerts. 5 8 16

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Jon Muq Tae Lewis Bio Ritmo Olive Klug Demeanor Holler Choir Ethno USA

Oxente Lakota John Wild Roots Old Heavy Hands Emanuel Wynter Blue Ridge Girls Unheard Project

Sam Fribush Organ Trio feat. Calvin Napper and Charlie Hunter Candice Ivory Ensemble Elias Alexander Abby Hamilton

Abigail Dowd Drew Foust & the Wheelhouse Colin Cutler & Hot Pepper Jam

Dashawn Hickman presents Sacred Steel, feat. Wendy Hickman She Returns From War Caique Vidal & Batuque

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A King-sized selection of September films at the Old Town Film Series

It’s not yet Halloween, but September is “Stephen King Film Month” at the Old Town Film Series, with a selection of four big-screen adaptations of the best-selling author’s work being screened on successive Thursdays beginning at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Neighborhood Center, 4550 Shattalon Drive, WinstonSalem. As always, admission is free. Each film was chosen by recreation center supervisor and life-long film buff Michael DiVitto Kelly. “I’m a fan of Stephen King, especially his earlier work,” he said. “I also enjoy his short-story collections and novellas. It’s interesting that, for the most part, the film adaptations of his shorter material tend to fare better on the big screen.”

September’s line-up commences September 5 with The Shawshank Redemption (1994), based on King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption , which was first published in King’s anthology Different Seasons . The film stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and earned seven Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor (Freeman), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

“Since it’s not officially Halloween month until October, I didn’t want to go

full throttle with horror, which is why I started off with Shawshank Redemption , a powerful film to say the least, with strong performances all around,” Kelly explained.

Despite its critical acclaim, audiences didn’t exactly flock to The Shawshank Redemption , but it soon found its audience on home video and cable and is now regarded as a modern classic, one of the very best King adaptations, and perhaps the most beloved Stephen King film ever made (although others would point to Stand by Me ).

The next two films on the schedule — 1995’s Dolores Claiborne (Sept. 12) and 2007’s 1408 (Sept. 19) — are among the few Stephen King films that Kelly has not yet seen himself. “Kathy Bates (who plays Dolores Claiborne) will of course always be remembered for her (Oscar-winning) performance in another Stephen King novel-turned-film, Misery ,” Kelly said. “ 1408 , starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, is certainly one short story I vividly remember reading. Reviews for both films were very positive, so I’m looking forward to watching both with a bag of popcorn!”

The month culminates with the 1983 adaptation of King’s best-seller Christine (Sept. 26), depicting the diabolical machinations of a vintage 1958 Plymouth Fury with a sinister soul of its own. The film was directed by genre icon John Carpenter, who was on the rebound from his unjustly reviled 1982 remake of The Thing , which was shown earlier this summer at the Old Town Film Series, and the cast includes Keith Gordon, John

Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, and the ever-reliable Harry Dean Stanton, who earlier appeared in Carpenter’s Escape from New York (1981).

“I thought Christine would be a nice way to segue into October,” Kelly said. “No doubt that King selected a Fury as the evil entity on wheels. He could easily have chosen a Ford Edsel, but then it would have been a comedy.” (Insert rim shot here.)

Although King is undoubtedly best known as an author specializing in fantasy and horror, “among the many things I admire about Stephen King is his versatility,” Kelly said. “Most people associate King with horror, vampires, and creepy clowns, but he often tackles serious issues like physical and mental abuse. He’s savvy enough to know there are just so many monster stories to tell. I find his reality-based stories the ones that are truly scary.”

Indeed, 1408 and Christine are traditional supernatural thrillers, whereas The Shawshank Redemption and Dolores Claiborne are dramas with no horror elements whatsoever.

More than 18 months ago, Kelly inaugurated the Old Town Film Series, which was inspired by a similar program he instituted in South Florida when he worked for the Broward County Library. He’s pleased with the progress and the programming but admits some adjustments had to be made.

In Florida, “I had the luxury of working at busy libraries where attendance was always good,” he said. “It takes a while to get the word out that you have the best film program here at the Old Town Neighborhood Center.”

Nevertheless, “I love selecting inter-

esting themes ranging from killer crocodiles to French comedies. I enjoy mixing things up, selecting those films that are underrated or were diminished due to bloated superhero films. One thing I like about the Old Town Neighborhood Center is the setting: It’s a cool place to show films, nestled amongst the trees, and a community park. No matter where I show them, the goal remains the same — to offer people of all ages, great movies for free.”

All the September films are rated R except 1408, which is rated PG-13. Kelly will introduce each film and there will be an informal discussion after each screening. Audiences are welcome to bring popcorn and refreshments. !

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HISPANIC LEAGUE’S 32ND FIESTA TO LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM ON SEPTEMBER 14TH

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The Hispanic League is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated 32nd Fiesta, taking place on Saturday, September 14th, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Winston-Salem, between Poplar St. and Marshall St. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, with an exciting lineup of performances, activities, and entertainment for the entire family.

This year’s festival will be full of renowned musical acts that will bring the rhythm and energy of Latin music to the heart of the city. Presentations from Grupo 6-15, a local favorite bringing a blend of Regional Mexican hits, and Kadencia who are known for their dynamic Bomba & Plena performances. Grammy-winning artist, Marlow Rosado, will deliver a high-energy salsa performance. Headlining the event with their first performance ever in the Triad, Grupo Control! A famous band that will get everyone dancing with their lively norteño cumbia.

In addition to these spectacular performances, the Fiesta will feature Dance Performances showcasing traditional and contemporary styles. Our traditional dance contest is open to all, with exciting prizes for the winners. Fiesta is always filled with delicious food vendors, arts and crafts, interactive activities, community

resources, cultural exhibits and much more!

“This year’s Fiesta is set to be one of our most exciting yet,” said Carla Catalán Day, Executive Director of Hispanic League. “We are thrilled to bring together such a diverse and talented group of performers, and we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our Hispanic community.”

The Hispanic League encourages local businesses, organizations, and individuals to get involved in this year’s festival. Whether as a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer, there are numerous ways to participate and support this cherished community event. !

THE HISPANIC LEAGUE is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Hispanic community in the Winston-Salem area. Through events like Fiesta, the Hispanic League promotes cultural awareness, education, and community engagement.

WANNA go?

Don’t miss out on a day filled with culture, music, dance, delicious food, and fun for all ages. Add the Hispanic League’s 32nd Fiesta to your calendar and join us for an unforgettable celebration of Hispanic heritage! For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or volunteer sign-ups, please visit wwwhispanicleague.org/fiesta.

Brandy Clark

Grammy Winner (2024 Best Americana Performance)

Country Music Award Winner (2014 Song of the Year)

Tony Nominee (“Shucked” on Broadway)

Friday, September 6th @ 8:00 PM

Greensboro Opera hosts A “Homecoming”

Benefit Concert with Sidney Outlaw and Warren Jones

PRESS RELEASE

Greensboro Opera welcomes internationally recognized baritone Sidney Outlaw and world-renowned pianist Warren Jones back to their North Carolina roots for a “Homecoming” Benefit Concert in support of Greensboro Opera’s 2024-2025 season. This special event will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the UNCG Tew Recital Hall.

General and Artistic Director David Holley said of the event, “The entire community is excited to welcome Sidney and Warren back to North Carolina on September 13, 2024, for this spectacular, one-of-a-kind event. It will be an extraordinary evening of world-class talent, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 2024-2025 season.”

Jones is a pianist, master teacher, chamber musician, conductor, and vocal coach who hails from North Carolina. He was an honored guest at Greensboro Opera’s 2015 production of Daughter of the Regiment after delivering the keynote address at the National Opera Association Conference. A native of Brevard, North Carolina, Outlaw received his Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro prior to earning his master’s degree in Vocal

Performance from The Juilliard School.

“We are thrilled to have Sidney return to Greensboro Opera in the title role of our upcoming October Don Giovanni. This marks his fourth appearance with us after previously appearing as Jake in Porgy and Bess, Schaunard in La bohème, and Dandini in La Cenerentola,” stated Holley.

Guests will have an opportunity to follow up the evening’s performance with a “meet the artists” wine reception. This will be a special opportunity for ticket holders to recap the highlights of the evening in an intimate setting with Sidney, Warren, and friends.

Doors open at 7 p.m., and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased for $50, with the “Meet the Artists” Wine Reception for an additional $25. Students can secure tickets for $10 using the promotional discount code STUDENT. All tickets are available online at www.greensboroopera. org/tickets. !

GREENSBORO OPERA is a community-based company dedicated to fostering the growth of opera and presenting professional productions of the highest artistic caliber for the enjoyment, education, and enrichment of the Triad Region of North Carolina.

Lao Tizer will host an exclusive Clinic and Q&A Session

Before enjoying his dynamic performance at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, immerse yourself in the world of contemporary jazz with Lao Tizer, one of the genre’s most innovative bandleaders. In collaboration with the UNCG Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program and the UNCG Pop Tech Program, Tizer will host an exclusive Clinic and Q&A session on Saturday morning, August 31, at the UNCG School of Music’s Tew Recital Hall. This event o ers a rare opportunity to gain insights into Tizer’s creative process, musical influences, and journey from a teenage prodigy in Boulder, Colorado, to a powerhouse in contemporary jazz. The

session is free and open to the public, providing an insider’s look at the artistry and career of this groundbreaking musician.

Tizer’s band, a staple at major jazz festivals worldwide, will perform at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, September 1. Known for their highenergy performances that fuse jazz, R&B, funk, and world music, the Lao Tizer Band features an all-star lineup, including Grammy-winning and Emmywinning musicians. The band’s latest album, Amplify, released in August 2024, showcases a bold evolution in their sound with a mix of original vocal and instrumental tracks that promise to captivate audiences.

Down and dirty: The Clean Up Crew is a high-spirited, lowbrow caper

BY MARK BURGER

As the 2024 summer movie season fades into the twilight, along comes The Clean Up Crew to provide a lateinning boost. It’s kind of a shame that this light-hearted, albeit bullet-riddled send-up isn’t getting wider theatrical exposure, because it certainly deserves it — and not so many years ago would have gotten it.

As befits its self-explanatory title, the film focuses on a Dublin-based cleanup team specializing in violent crime scenes. Siobhan (Melissa Leo, rocking an Irish rogue) is the cynical supervisor, Alex (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and Meagan (Ekaterina Baker) are lovers looking for a fresh start, and Charlie (executive producer Swen Temmel) — sometimes referred to as Chuck — claims to be a recovering addict but seems unable to resist popping, smoking, or snorting whatever substance is at hand at any given moment.

Their latest assignment is a Mexican stand-off gone bad, and after wiping the premises clean, they discover a hidden suitcase containing a stash of cash (two million pounds, to be exact). The money was earmarked for local crime boss Gabriel (Antonio Banderas) to pay off a pair of corrupt coppers (Conor Mullen and Ian Toner), but when it goes missing thus begins a wild and woolly free-for-all directed with punchy verve by the prolific Jon Keeyes. Yes, there will be guns. But there are also plenty of laughs, too.

The screenplay by Matthew Rogers (who has collaborated with Keeyes previously), is of the Quentin Tarantino school in that it involves a rogues’ gallery of frequently loquacious miscreants and misfits involved in varying degrees of mayhem and mischief. Yet The Clean Up Crew isn’t merely a knock-off. It’s fast-paced and funny, and although there are some silly moments there’s hardly a dull moment. Compressing the narrative into a single 24-hour period proves a wise move, because it keeps

the momentum cooking along and doesn’t prevent the (very good) cast from fleshing out their characters. All by himself, Banderas makes The Clean Up Crew worth watching. Channeling a Looney Tunes combination of Wile E. Coyote and Yosemite Sam, Banderas is clearly having a ball as Gabriel, who is such a Machiavellian figure that he repeatedly quotes Machiavelli himself. Baker is saddled with the most conventional role, that of the inevitably abducted girlfriend, yet plays it with such a deadpan aplomb that it provides a neat counterpoint to the histrionics surrounding her. Indeed, each actor has a moment or two to shine, and all play it in the proper, absurdist spirit.

The jaunty score by Aoife O’Leary and Gerry Owens is another attribute, as are the colorful opening credits. There’s nothing deep or profound about The Clean Up Crew . It’s a late-summer lark that aims simply to entertain and does so in spirited fashion.

— The Clean Up Crew is available on Digital and On Demand. !

ANNIE LAURIE (Kino Classics): The Blu-ray bow ($29.99 retail) of the awardwinning, fact-based 1927 silent saga starring Lillian Gish as the titular character, who attempts to intervene in the longraging feud between the rival Macdonald and Campbell clans in 17th-century Scotland, with a Technicolor finale and a supporting cast including Norman Kerry, Creighton Hale, Joseph Striker, Hobart Bosworth, Patricia Avery (in her feature debut), Russell Simpson, and Brandon Hurst — and look fast for young John Wayne in an early crowd scene. Bonus features include audio commentary.

COLLATERAL (Paramount Home

Entertainment): A limited-edition 20thanniversary 4K Ultra HD combo Steelbook ($30.99 retail) of producer/director Michael Mann’s 2004 thriller starring Tom Cruise as a steely-eyed assassin who takes cabbie Jamie Foxx hostage as he completes a series of contract killings in Los Angeles. As befits the Mann motif, this is sleek, slick, and well-assembled, but begins to deflate in the second half before a climax that defies credibility. Foxx earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, as did editors Jim Miller and Paul Rubell, while Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ru alo, Peter Berg, Bruce McGill, Irma P. Hall, Jason Statham, and Javier Bardem round out a squandered supporting cast. Bonus features include audio commentary, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more. Rated R.

DOOR-TO-DOOR MANIAC (The Film Masters): In his feature debut, singer Johnny Cash headlines this 1961 hostage melodrama (originally titled Five Minutes to Live), the final feature of director Bill Karn, co-starring Donald Woods, Pamela Mason, Cay Forester, Vic Tayback, and Ron(ny) Howard, which was later reissued under the present title in 1966. The two-disc DVD ($19.95 retail) and Blu-ray ($29.95 retail) include the bonus film Right Hand of the Devil (1963), a little-seen heist thriller that marked the only feature of Turkish-born story writer/ editor/producer/director Aram Katcher, who also stars as the mastermind; audio commentary for both films, trailers, visual essay, and more.

FROGS (Kino Lorber Studio Classics): A special-edition Blu-ray ($24.95 retail) of director George McCowan’s feature debut, a campy but eminently watchable 1972 exploitation melodrama in which nature — predominantly represented by the title reptiles — goes on a rampage on

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BY MARK BURGER

DVD PICK OF THE WEEK: PRIME CUT (Kino

Lorber Studio Classics)

Time has been kind to this 1972 black-comedy mob movie, a box-o ce bust that confounded or o ended critics yet (somehow!) endured to find a belated cult following — yours truly being an early proponent. Then again, any movie whose poster proclaims “Lee Marvin and Gene Hackman — Together they’re murder” is bound to pique this critic’s interest!

Marvin, steely and dapper, plays Nick Devlin, an enforcer for the Irish mob in Chicago dispatched to Kansas to collect a debt from Mary Ann (Hackman), whose earthy, gregarious façade barely conceals a hair-trigger temper, particularly when he crosses paths with old foe Devlin. Angel Tompkins

plays the fickle and glamorous Clarabelle, once Nick’s mistress and now Mary Ann’s main squeeze, and Gregory Walcott (fondly remembered for Ed Wood’s notorious Plan 9 from Outer Space) plays Weenie, Mary Ann’s cornpone brother, who’s even weirder than his sadistic sibling.

Robert Dillon’s screenplay wallows in raunch and sleaze, replete with gratuitous nudity and violence. Prime Cut is shameless, tasteless, and often extremely funny — with unexpected but frequently sharp undercurrents of subversive satire.

The film also marks the feature debut of Sissy Spacek as Poppy, the sweet innocent rescued by Nick from a life of prostitution. It’s a fantastic introduction to Spacek, who manages to be angelic and sexy at the same time, while establishing an oddly sweet chemistry with Marvin. The comic highlight is the kitchen brawl between Mary Ann and Weenie, and the action highlight the slam-bang climax in which Nick single-handedly takes on Mary Ann’s minions, leading to an oddly and e ectively sentimental fade-out somehow in keeping with Prime Cut’s many okilter pleasures. It’s a true one of a kind.

Both the special-edition Blu-ray ($24.95 retail) and 4K Ultra HD combo ($39.95 retail) include audio commentaries and theatrical trailer. Rated R.

a remote Florida island, laying waste to the family of a uent, arrogant patriarch Ray Milland. Sam Elliott, Joan Van Ark, Adam Roarke, and Judy Pace represent the rapidly diminishing human contingent. Bonus features include audio commentary, retrospective interview with Van Ark, theatrical trailer, and more. Rated PG.

“GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC 2045”

(Anime Limited/Shout! Factory): A threedisc Blu-ray selection ($79.98 retail) of all 12 episodes from the inaugural 2020 season of the popular anime series (originally titled “Kokako Kidotai: SAC_2045”) based on Masamune’s Shirow’s longrunning fantasy/sci-fi series, this one set a decade after a global economic collapse, with various nations attempting to restore balance through means both fair and foul, prompting members of the Public Security Section 9 to hire themselves o as mercenaries who defuse potentially catastrophic situations around the world. Bonus features include original Japanese (with English subtitles) and Englishdubbed audio options, collectible book,

the Tony Award-winning 1951 Tennessee Williams play, starring Anna Magnani as an embittered, lonely widow who (initially) resists the romantic advances of free-spirited truck driver Burt Lancaster while ultimately coming to terms with her grief. Magnani, whom Williams had always envisioned for the role, deservedly won the Oscar for Best Actress (in her English-language film debut), and the film also earned Academy Awards for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration (blackand-white) and Best Cinematography (black-and-white), with additional nominations for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Marisa Pavan), Best Costume Design (black-and-white), Best Editing, and Best Original Score. Bonus features include audio commentary.

TOKIJIRO: LONE YAKUZA (Radiance/MVD Entertainment Group): The North American home-video debut of director Tai Kato’s 1966 gangster melodrama (originally titled Kutsukake Tokijiro — yukyo ippiki) starring Kinnosuke Nakamura as the title character, a world-weary gambler forced to commit a murder on behalf of the underworld, only to become a target when he vows to protect the victim’s family. In Japanese with English subtitles, the Blu-ray ($39.95 retail) includes collectible booklet, retrospective interview, and visual essay.

art cards and poster, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more.

A MAN CALLED TIGER (Eureka Entertainment/MVD Entertainment Group):

A special-edition Blu-ray ($39.95 retail) of director/screenwriter Lo Wei’s 1973 martial-arts extravaganza (originally titled Leng mian hu) starring Jimmy Wang Yu as a relentless martial artist who suspects his father’s supposed suicide was murder and joins forces with sidekick James Tien and nightclub hostess Maria Yi to infiltrate the Japanese yakuza and uncover the truth. Producer Raymond Chow originally intended this as a vehicle for Bruce Lee, but the star opted to make Way of the Dragon (Return of the Dragon) instead. Bonus features include original Mandarin (with English subtitles) and English-dubbed audio options, collectible booklet and poster, audio commentaries, video essay, and more.

THE ROSE TATTOO (Kino Lorber Studio Classics): A special-edition Blu-ray ($24.95 retail) of director Daniel Mann’s 1955 well-acted but dated adaptation of

TURBULENCE (Kino Lorber Studio Classics): Emmy-winning director Robert Butler’s final feature, this 1997 airborne thriller (think “Die Hard on a plane”) sees accused serial killer Ray Liotta being extradited to Los Angeles from New York City aboard a late-night Christmas Eve flight when disaster strikes, so he sabotages the 747 while matching wits with plucky stewardess Lauren Holly (badly miscast). Still … Liotta chews the scenery with delirious abandon, and a good cast includes the always-welcome Hector Elizondo, Catherine Hicks, Brendan Gleeson, Je rey DeMunn, Ben Cross, Rachel Ticotin, John Finn, Grand L. Bush, and Michael Harney. A guilty pleasure, to be sure, and although a (big) box-o ce flop it spawned direct-to-video follow-ups. Both the special-edition Blu-ray ($24.95 retail) and 4K Ultra HD combo ($39.95 retail) include audio commentary, theatrical trailer, and television spots. Rated R. !

See MARK BURGER ’s reviews of current movies. © 2024, Mark Burger.

Strengthening the Educator Pipeline Through Programs Like NC Teaching Fellows

BY MARY ANN WOLF Executive Director of the Public School Forum of NC

This year, my youngest child, Andrew, graduated from high school. And, yes, I am feeling all of the pride and all of the empty nest fears that go with that. However, the part of the graduation celebrations that struck me the most was the day that the seniors all went back to their elementary schools. I had the opportunity to join Andrew at Morris Grove Elementary, where he had spent grades K-5. As we walked in, we were immediately greeted by his principal, Amy Rickard, who had been there on his very first day when he really wasn’t so sure about staying at school for Kindergarten.

Ms. Rickard knew every child’s name as they walked in, and these 18-year-olds

were so thrilled to see her and their former teachers as they paraded through the school. One teacher had stickers of their third-grade faces, another stopped to take a picture with the 10 graduates who had returned very early in the morning to see their primary classrooms. These educators left a lasting impact on my child and so many others, and they truly shaped the students as learners and people.

This beautiful story — that left me in quiet joyful tears — isn’t possible without well-prepared, high-quality teachers to help students to achieve their goals and dreams. As we’ve said many times before, research shows that teachers are the number one school-related factor affecting student outcomes. On this day right before graduation, I could see this right in front of me.

Knowing this, it is pretty clear that maintaining North Carolina’s teacher pipeline should be a top priority, but our local schools are struggling to recruit and retain teachers. This is evident as the number of students enrolling in educator preparation programs has decreased significantly in the last 10-15 years. The perception that teaching is a noble but not properly respected profession has discouraged potential educators who could be in classrooms helping students succeed today. As a state, we have to address this, and programs like North Carolina Teaching Fellows are vital to doing so.

The Teaching Fellows program encourages North Carolina students to attend in-state colleges and work as teachers

within the state once they’ve finished their education. This seems simple but the impact cannot be overstated. It creates an avenue for our young adults to begin a career and helps address the very real teacher shortage. As today’s guests shared, the program also helps alleviate many of the issues those beginning, or interested in beginning, a career in education face.

In addition to the financial support the program provides to help participants complete their education, Teaching Fellows provides a support system. Teaching can be a stressful job, and even the most outstanding teachers can sometimes feel overwhelmed. Teacher turnover has been high in recent years, and a large number of those leaving the classroom were first-year teachers , but more early career educators having access to an alumni network such as that of the Teaching Fellows could make a huge difference.

By addressing barriers to entry and providing support that can help keep beginning teachers in the classroom, the Teaching Fellows program has the potential to greatly impact the teacher pipeline, but one program cannot do it all. In addition to the continued efforts of local districts and institutions, getting the pipeline to thrive will have to include changes in statewide policy.

Growing, retaining, and diversifying North Carolina’s teacher pipeline is one of the Public School Forum’s Top Education Issues for 2023-24. Our policy recommendations for this biennium include:

Ensure fair and competitive compensation for educators

Eliminate requirements for teacher licensure exams that are not predictive of educator effectiveness, i.e. PRAXIS Core

Provide flexibility in how districts can utilize position allotments to address instructional needs.

Increase the diversity and number of National Board Certified Teachers by reimbursing certification fees and providing support for teachers of color during the process

Collect more actionable data on teacher satisfaction, disaggregated by race, on the Teacher Working Conditions Survey to better inform recruitment and retention efforts

Open the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program to prospective teachers in all subject areas and structure financial support as scholarships, rather than forgivable loans

Some progress has been made, including the expansion of the Teaching Fellows Program to include 10 partner institutions rather than 8 and K-6 educators rather than limiting it to STEM and Special Education. This year’s Top Education Issues report also notes a recent increase in funds for Advanced Teaching Roles, TA tuition reimbursement, and the creation of a $1 million grant program for National Board Certification reimbursement. These are great steps, but we can and must do more. We owe it to our children to make sure they have everything they need to succeed, including well-equipped and supported educators. !

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56 Weapon in a boxing ring

58 MGM motto starter

59 Deliver, as a verdict

60 Politico Hatch

62 “Sure thing, guv’nor!”

64 “Sommersby” star Richard

65 Cleo’s snake

68 World’s best singer of Venetian gondoliers’ songs?

72 Born, in Brest

73 South African Dutch

75 First name of Dr. Oz 76 Cereal grass disease

78 Quick on the uptake

80 Many eras 81 — -Seltzer

83 Suggest 87 Sticking the singer of “White Christmas” with a fishhook?

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A Whole Lotta Folkin’ Around: N.C. Folkfest returns to the Triad

The North Carolina Folk Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new footprint, new focus on N.C. artists and area venues, and new pre/post party series — plus returning favorites and a whole lotta folkin’ around — with free shows running September 6-8 in downtown Greensboro.

Technically speaking, 2024 is actually the N.C. Folk Festival’s seventh anniversary, though will be the 10th folk festival to hit the streets since the National Folk Fest centered on Greensboro in 2015. Having sprung up in 2018 following the National Fest’s standard three-year course, (the National set o for Salisbury, Maryland for a few years and will head to Jackson, Mississippi in 2025), this marks the first year the N.C. Folk Festival really lives up to its name by heavily featuring N.C. artists in its mix of regional, national and international artists.

“Open to all and showcasing multiple genres and artists from across the world, it is a festival of discovery,” organizers said. “This year the festival will feature headlining performances each day, a family area, an expanded makers marketplace, food trucks, and a pre and post party in downtown Greensboro.”

Headliners for this year will close the CityStage (located in the block bordered by Davie, Market, Friendly, and Church Street), with husband-and-wife Roots duo The War & Treaty on Friday, starting at 9:30 p.m., the newly resurrected Grammy-winning Texans, Los Lonely Boys (who are releasing their first album in more than 10 years) on Saturday at 9:30 p.m; and the Chapel Hill indieAmericana string quartet (featuring Greensboro-native, Libby Rodenbough) wraps up the festival on Sunday, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Blending the borders of strings and bars, hip-hop and blues, rock and roll, festival organizers, “assign genres to the diverse cultural traditions we include in our festival program each year as a way to begin to define and categorize them,” they said. “We recognize that folk traditions and the public presenta-

tion of ‘folklore’ are constantly changing and evolving. These genres are intended to serve as a reference point — a place around which we provide context and structure — that begins to share a story of connectivity between an artist’s work and his/her community of origin or practice.”

“The term ‘folk’ has come to mean different things over time,” they continued. “The most basic definition and origins of the word refer to ‘the people.’ In the context of our work, the folk arts are the creative expressions of communities of people, and the ways in which their traditions are communicated and shared within (or about) their community.”

Within the range of “the people” and communicating community, the 2024 N.C. Folk Fest bill shares elements of stories from Artistic Director Ashley Virginia, and the periphery of Greensboro Sound Artist Coop of which she’s a member — with the lineup featuring fellow members like Colin Cutler & Hot Pepper Jam. Cutler will pull double-duty on Saturday, playing at the Lebauer Park Stage at 12:45 p.m. and hitting the Depot Stage at 5:30 p.m.; plus a slot on the new Wyndham Stage (where Church Street and Summit Avenue intersect) on Sunday, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Fellow Greensboro Sound Artist Cooper and part of the general Folk Fest crew, Laura Jane Vincent’s Charleston background connects South Carolina artistry through performers like the inclusive and unfiltered Americana styles of She Returns From War (who follows Cutler on the Lebauer Stage at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday; and will open the Wyndham Stage on Sunday at noon); the funksters in The Psycodelics (who’ll open for Los Lonely

Boys at the CityStage on Saturday); and the indie rock of Susto (opening for Mipso at the CityStage on Sunday).

Those connections extend to Appalachian artists, like Asheville’s old-time Holler Choir (who’ll be at the Depot stage on Friday and will follow She Returns from War in Lebauer Park on Saturday) and the traditional mountain music from the Blue Ridge Girls (who’ll follow She Returns from War on the Wyndham Stage on Sunday after performing at the CityStage at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday). The trio will also lead a workshop on Appalachian Dance Styles to close out the Dance at Van Dyke Space on Sunday starting at 4:15 p.m.

Meanwhile, the women in Wild Roots will bridge their campfire songs (steeped in the Appalachian Mountains and western ends of N.C.) with Lakota John’s eastern-N.C. infused (and Lumbee and Oglala Lakota rooted) multi-instrumentalist stylings, as the pair of artists perform in sequence at the Depot Stage on Saturday and at Lebauer Park on Sunday. Crossing the Appalachian link, Kentucky Americana songstress Abby Hamilton will follow Lakota John on Sunday at Lebauer Park (and will be on the Wyndham Stage at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday).

From crossing the state — and the ol’ Smokies — to the country itself, the “unboxable” bedroom-folk songwriter, Olive Krug, is “Portland-bred, Nashville-based” these days; but will spend the N.C. Folk Festival weekend in Greensboro (they’ll perform on Friday on the Wyndham Stage at 7 p.m. and will play Lebauer Park on at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, before opening the CityStage 12:30 p.m. on Sunday).

Krug isn’t the only artist with roots in

the Pacific Northwest paying Greensboro a three-day visit: Celtic EDM multiinstrumentalist Elias Alexander will close Lebauer Park (starting at 8:15 p.m.) on Friday before spending Saturday and Sunday performing on the Wyndham Stage. Meanwhile, N.C.-to-Nashville transplant, country singer Tae Lewis will close out the Depot Stage on Friday (starting at 8:30 p.m.) and open up the Wyndham Stage on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

On the expat-flip, Rissi Palmer grew up in St. Louis, but has since moved to Durham; and will share her distinct blend of Southern Soul with N.C. Folk Fest when she opens up for War & Treaty on Friday, starting at 8 p.m.

Taking that flip into international waters, Jon Muq, a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin, Texas, will perform on the CityStage on Saturday (starting at 6:30 p.m.). Durham-based educator and community organizer for the Brazilian diaspora, Caique Vidal, was born in Bahia and developed his craft along the founding family Samba-reggae; which he’ll showcase when opening the Depot Stage on Friday at 5:30 p.m., and closing out Lebauer Park on Sunday (starting at 4:15 p.m.). Meanwhile, the Durhambased Afro-Brazilian outfit, Oxente, will parade their expansive Samba-Reggae drumline from the Center City Jams site to the CityStage, starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Ensembles continue rolling with Bio Ritmo, the Richmond, Virginia-based “Salsa Machine,” who’ll open up the Dance at Van Dyke space with a workshop on Saturday at noon, before closing Lebauer Park Saturday night (starting at 8:15 p.m.); and appearing on the CityStage on Sunday at 2 p.m. The international youth songwriting collective, EthnoUSA, will open the CityStage on Friday (starting at 6:30 p.m.) and on Saturday (starting at 1 p.m.), before opening the Center City Jams site on Sunday at noon.

Getting to the local flair — of which there’s more than ever — Greensboro hip-hop roots enthusiast, Demeanor, will close out the Wyndham Stage on Friday (starting at 8:30 p.m.) and the Depot Stage on Saturday (starting at 8:30 p.m.); come Sunday, he’ll open the Dance at Van Dyke Space with a special “18552055: Producing a Folk Song” workshop, starting at 11:45 a.m.).

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The Greensboro Jazz collective, the Unheard Project will play the Depot Stage on Saturday afternoon (at 1 p.m.) and will hop over to Lebauer Park for a set at 5:15 p.m. Everyone’s favorite Sacred Steel couple, DaShawn and Wendy Hickman will also pop around the festival: they’ll be on the CityStage Saturday at 5 p.m., before opening the Depot Stage on Sunday at noon.

Beyond the N.C. Folk Festival, DaShawn has been on a meteoric rise (he’s currently on tour with Cirque Du Soleil), which comes as no surprise to the dozens of area musicians who have worked with either Hickman (and often both). The pair has performed as part of Laurelyn Dossett’s Songs of Hope and Justice, which will return to the 2024 N.C. Folk Fest as part of a new Pre and Post Party Series on the new Elm Street Stage (positioned on the 200 block of its namesake,) starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

The Not Your Average Folk Contest is another returning N.C. Folk Fest Tradition, with new winners: King M Dot, Destiny Stone, Big Fur, and His & Hers; along with a new venue partnership with the Flat Iron on Summit Ave. Asheville’s slick-improve outfit (featuring a few former Greensboro folk) Big Fur, opens the Flat Iron on Friday at 5 p.m.; gospel-jazz songstress, Destiny Stone, will follow (starting at 6 p.m.). The top winner, King M Dot, will perform on the Wyndham Stage on Saturday (starting at 4 p.m.).

The Queen Bees, the electro-folk trio who snagged second place in the 2023 Not Your Average Folk Contest will return as the pre-party openers on the Elm Street Stage on Friday (starting at 4 p.m.); they’ll be followed by the N.C. A&T Drumline march to the Depot Stage, kicking o at 4:45 p.m.

The Nubeing Collective rounds the post-party action on Friday (starting at 10:45 p.m.), and SunQueen Kelcey will light up the Saturday night party (also starting at 10:45 p.m.).

Making their pre-party preparations, the Bees are still buzzing with gratitude. Extending thanks to the Triad music community and the N.C. Folk Festival itself, “if it wasn’t for the N.C. Folk Festival and the ‘Not Your Average Folk’ contest, I’m not sure this ever would have happened,” guitarist Molly McGinn said.

Queen Bee’s synthmaster and “studiorat,” Quilla, agreed: “We’re so thrilled that we’ve been invited to play there again, after our first big show there last year!”

Vocalist and violinist, Kate M. Tobey, echoed the sentiment: “That day last year was straight up magical, so excited for what this year holds. I’m also really excited about the new energy and direction the festival is taking!”

With energy flowing along Summit Avenue, it’s exciting to see the N.C. Folk Fest incorporate actual N.C. folks and Greensboro venues like the Flat Iron. “The fact that the festival is including Greensboro venues and local artists this year is a huge deal and it really means a lot to us as venue owners and working local musicians,” said the Flat Iron’s owner-operator married duo-supreme, Abbey Spoon and Josh King. “We’re very thankful for the people involved and look forward to doing whatever we can to help build and support this music community that means so much to us.”

The Flat Iron will host free programming during the afternoon on Friday and Saturday; and all day on Sunday. Friday’s free Flat shows are all about the Not Your Average Winners. Meanwhile, the Dapper Organic Trio featuring Geo Clapp will open the Flat’s free Saturday programming (starting at 12:30 p.m.), followed by Ranford Almond ripping an extended set (starting at 4 p.m.)

Sunday is a Flat Iron free-for-all, starting at 1 p.m. with the Chromatica Youth Talent Show presented by A Celebration of Excellence. Murphy Campbell, Mercury Potter, Laniyah Fox, Elim Brookshire, Brayden Howell, Jeanelle Broady, and Chanel Clayton are among the featured performers making up the next generation of area talent. Johnny Delaware & Friends will rock into the evening for a free closing show starting at 7:30 p.m.

Backing up to Friday night, the Flat Iron’s ticketed post-party late-shows don’t clown around with The Keith Allen Circus raging on Friday night; and Sam Fribush & Friends on deck for Saturday night. Both shows start rolling at 11 p.m.

Part of the Charlie Hunter pocket, Fribush will play two sets at the N.C. Folk Festival proper: his Organ Trio will open for the Candice Ivory Ensemble on the Wyndham Stage (Friday at 7 p.m.) and they’ll close the lid on the Depot Stage, Sunday at 4:30 pm. Delta jazz vocalist and Queen of Avant Soul, Candice Ivory, is also in the Hunter-produced record club; she’ll follow Abigail Dowd at Lebauer Park on Friday (starting at 6:45 p.m.), before closing the Wyndham stage on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.).

Drew Foust and the Wheelhouse is also in the Hunterproduced fold; they’ll bring blues rock to the Wyndham Stage on Saturday at 1 p.m.; and to the Depot Stage on Sunday (starting at 1:30 p.m.).

Dowd’s connection to both N.C. Folk music and the Flat Iron (where she hosts a monthly singer-songwriter series) is palpable; at the N.C. Folk Fest, Dowd will open both Lebauer Park (on Friday at 5:15 p.m.) and the Depot Stage (on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.).

And the infamous Matty Sheets’ open mic showcase that was born at the OG Flat Iron a few lifetimes ago is a special N.C. Folk Fest Friday feature for the Center City Jams site. Following the Healing Rhythms Drum Circle, the open mic runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday; attendees are encouraged to participat — though please abide by Sheets’ simple rules. “No hate speech, be cool to everybody.”

On Saturday, the participatory Center City Jams site starts with a “Sensational 70s” ukulele jam and singalong at 11:30 a.m.; Beats.Batch throws down at 1 p.m.; the Oxente parade begins at 2:30 p.m.; an Irish Seisiun starts at 4 p.m.; a Honky Tonk jam kicks o at 5:30 p.m.; with a free improv jam closing out the night at 7 p.m., Sunday’s Center City Jams include an Entho Spotlight opening at noon; a Backbeat Blues Jam, presented by the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society, starts at 1:30 p.m.; an old-time jam takes over at 3 p.m.; and a jazz jam closes it all down, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Across Davie Street, the Dance at Van Dyke Space offers rounds of workshops over the weekend, with demonstrations from Bio Ritmo, Eli Motley, Flamentkatha, and Maria Gonzalez on Saturday; and Demeanor, Royal Expressions Contemporary School of Dance, Wesley Williams, Jr., and the Blue Ridge Girls hosting programs on Sunday.

Getting to libations, “while basketball, barbeque, and business are synonymous with Greensboro for many, there is so much more to the city — including a walkable downtown with museums, galleries, parks, music, theatres, sporting events, and recreational opportunities,” N.C. Folk Fest organizers said. “It’s hard to beat Greensboro’s unique combination of a delightful, fourseason climate; its eclectic variety of restaurants; and its gracious Southern style with an urban twist.”

Speaking of urban twists: Emanuel Wynter and Old Heavy Hands are crossing the N.C. urban landscape: performing at both the N.C. Folk Fest and in Raleigh for the Hopscotch Music Festival. In Greensboro, Wynter’s orbital violin will serenade the Depot Stage on Sunday starting at 3 p.m. Old Heavy Hands will rock the Wyndham Stage on Friday (at 5:30 p.m.); and the Depot Stage on Saturday (at 7 p.m.).

In their own urban twist, Cafe Europa is hosting an uno cial, but no less noteworthy, Black Metal precursor to the N.C. Folk Fest, with a free show from Paezor and Lichen on Thursday starting at 8 p.m.

With a new footprint, new (and overdue) focus on local artists, and new (and overdue) incorporation with existing venues. It’s a new era of the N.C. Folk Fest. … now for this writer’s annual soapbox moment: if they’d just change the date to not run during the Hopscotch Music Festival, we’d be in business.

Have fun, folks! !

KATEI CRANFORD is a Triad music nerd who enjoys spotlighting artists and events.

‘Being poor, sick, and injured gives you no leeway’ Veteran’s home enters receivership

If Air Force veteran and cancer survivor Ronald Fulp had been able to repair and clean his Greensboro home sooner, the city might not have taken it away from him.

“Being poor, sick, and injured gives you no leeway with them. They kicked me out of it with no place else to go, and because I technically still own it, I can’t get financial assistance.”

Fulp said that on July 15, after Troy Powell, Neighborhood Impact Manager for Housing & Neighborhood Development for the City of Greensboro, explained why Powell was recommending Superior Court Judge Richard Gottlieb sign an order making the Burlington-based LLC Metamorph Investments the receiver of Fulp’s home at 316 Tate Street.

Fulp has spent the month since then cleaning out his former residence. After the city evicted him last year for failure to complete repairs, he rented a bedroom nearby, but says he can’t a ord to keep doing that, or to continue storing the belongings he was ordered to remove from the premises.

The 2000-square-foot house was built in 1913. Zillow lists its value as $300,000. The receiver estimates $230,000 as the cost of repairing it so that it can be rented out to UNCG students for two years.

“When I bought it from the city’s redevelopment commission in 1994, I signed a contract that it would always be singlefamily,” said Fulp on Saturday, leaning on a cane after feeding cats on the porch of his former home. “Now I hear the receiver will make it a boarding house.”

When the receivership ends, the repair cost will be deducted from what Metamorph has made by renting the house. If rents total more than repairs, the balance will go to Fulp and he gets his house back. If Metamorph does not make enough rent to recoup repairs, Fulp will get a bill.

The legislation enabling Greensboro to put Fulp’s home into receivership is N.C.

General Statue 160D-1130, e ective Jan. 1, 2021.

“This receivership program is new to the state,” said Powell. “We’ve been training other cities that are modeling their own e orts on this. This statute was formed from a graduate program at UNC School of Government and the Center for Community Progress.”

After citing Greensboro’s housing crisis, Powell suggested Metamorph could rent Fulp’s former home to UNCG students, but did not elaborate on how doing that for two years might alleviate the city’s lack of a ordable long-term housing.

City Attorney Chuck Watts said that

Fulp’s home had been condemned before the receivership program existed, and thus the city was not making him homeless, as one cannot legally reside in a condemned dwelling.

The word “condemned” does not appear in any of the documents released in response to public records request #266551, which was for all city documents since Jan. 1, 2018, related to the residence at 316 Tate Street. The only responsive record of Fulp being ordered to vacate the house is dated June 19, 2023, petitioning the District Court for “a summary ejectment of any occupants.”

Fulp purchased the College Hill home in 1994 while employed at what was then Kinko’s Copies, and says he worked steadily at improving it for over a decade. As he did so, the porch and interior filled up with tools, construction materials, and other detritus of his e orts. More recently, he was injured in a fall and diagnosed with cancer. “It took a while to get my meds balanced, and I had major issues with brain fog.”

In mid-August, Fulp described himself as better, both physically and mentally, and said this is why he was finally able to clear out the trash and scattered belongings that almost completely hid the floor when Powell inspected the house in July. But Fulp said he was only able to finish doing so after the receivership order was signed. In the process, he injured himself again. “I messed up my back on the last load, and have to use this damn cane again.”

The earliest responsive record released by the city is of a hearing held Nov. 14,

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House interior in July

316 Tate Street

House interior in August

2019. It references a 2018 complaint and hearing, but no direct record of those earlier proceedings was included in the public information release.

According to that 2019 record, a complaint served in May 2018 described multiple code violations, including doors and windows not weathertight; no interior privacy locks on bathroom and bedroom doors; cracks in foundation; exposed wiring; peeling paint; damaged subflooring near the kitchen area; cracked or missing outlet covers; and impeded passageways.

Fulp stated he does not recall any 2018 proceedings, but attended the November 2019 hearing, at which he was ordered to “alter or improve or demolish” his house by Feb. 12, 2020.

“I tried to comply, but 2019 was the rainiest year in Greensboro’s history. One of the write-ups was for the exterior paint job. The inspectors seem to have a mantra of everything or nothing. You don’t paint wet wood, you don’t paint while it’s about to rain, and you don’t paint while it’s raining and you don’t get on a metal ladder if there’s a thunderstorm within five miles.”

Fulp says he finished painting in February 2020.

“Then the pandemic hit and everything shut down for two years, including the city, but that’s when the order went into e ect. I had finished the outside, and I thought, well, I’m screwed. I was trying to keep my low-paying job during the pandemic, was making just enough money to pay bills, but my financing was cut o .”

The next responsive record is a Dec. 7, 2021 letter from William H. Johnson, Jr., President of Metamorph Investments, LLC, expressing his company’s interest in the city’s Receivership Pilot Initiative. Johnson described Metamorph as “committed to taking existing properties and transforming them into safe, dynamic, quality living environments” that “build equity, generate cash flow, and create value for both the

people of the community and investors.”

Johnson concluded by stating the program “could be a win for the city,” as well as “companies like ours that seek to improve housing and quality of life for tenants while making a profit.”

“In 2022,” said Fulp, “I fell o a ladder, fractured my spine in two places, had a head injury, and injured my hip. I had post-traumatic arthritis and had to use a cane to walk. I was in constant pain and still am. Then the hospital found cancer in my thyroid. They cut it out and put me on a drug regimen that wasn’t quite right, and it was only earlier this year that it was adjusted so I wasn’t having as many side e ects.”

On May 6, 2024, a petition to appoint Metamorph Investments as receiver of Fulp’s home was filed in district court.

On May 12, Metamorph submitted an Estimate for Repairs and Renovations at 316 Tate Street. This listed the total cost as $230,000, including $20,000 for painting and drywall; $48,5000 for remodeling bathrooms; and $48,000 for remodeling the kitchen. Several of Fulp’s homeowning neighbors have called this estimate “grossly inflated,” but have asked not to be named in this article.

Powell mentioned the possibility of the two-bedroom dwelling becoming a rooming house for college students if two additional rooms were converted to bedrooms.

Michael Driver, broker in charge at Your Home Triad Property Management, said single-room rentals in College Hill typically go for around $700 a month.

If 316 Tate Street became a rooming house for two years, with four bedrooms rented for 24 months, which would be $67,200 towards repair. Even if those costs were only half of Metamorph’s estimated $230,000, which could leave Fulp with a $47,800 repair bill to pay before he gets his house back.

On July 15, Judge Gottlieb signed an

order appointing Metamorph Investment LLC as the receiver of Fulp’s home. Fulp said, since then, all the clean up has been done by him.

“At the time my house was given to the receiver, my health was better, I could climb up and down ladders and pick up things, but it was too late. It had dragged on too long and I’m sorry about that, but healing takes time. Not only did I take too long cleaning it out, I’ve now re-injured myself doing the last of that. The money

I meant to spend on repairs has instead gone to store everything they made me take out of it. Technically, I still own the home I’m not allowed to live in, which I’ve been paying taxes on, and because it’s listed as my asset, I can’t get SNAP benefits or housing assistance.” !

IAN MCDOWELL is an award-winning author and journalist whose book I Ain’t Resisting: the City of Greensboro and the Killing of Marcus Smith was published in September of 2023 by Scuppernong Editions.

Bathroom in July

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Triad Homies at Hopscotch 2024

Happy Hopscotch sea-

son, rock’n’rollers! The party-hardy weekend for North Carolina independent music lovers once again takes over Raleigh streets, September 4-8, as thousands of music lovers hop around a gauntlet of decibels, day parties, club shows, and big ol’ stage concerts.

As is tradition since 2010, the Hopscotch Music Festival interplays a lineup schedule, mixing and elevating, N.C. artists with major players across a wide swath of genres. And 2024 doesn’t disappoint.

Traid folks can spot a few familiar faces on Moore Square; with NYC-byway of Reynolds High School 1980s alternative power-pop legends, The dB’s, rocking the stage on Saturday as part of their first original tour in three decades. Offering a Greensboro counterpart, Grimsley High alumna, Karly Hartzman’s jettisoned outfit, Wednesday, is also on Saturday’s Moore Square bill — which features Charlie Paso, Ducks Ltd, and a headlining slot by none other than The Jesus Lizard.

Really, Triad music is woven across the Hopscotch schedule: from the very first pre-party shows (featuring the Greensboro hardcore dummies, Doltz, with Snide, Psychic Scream, and Militia2Six at the “WTF PUNK NITE” on Wednesday at Neptune’s; and Taylor AP Williams at the Pour House pre-party with Donnie Deneil and nothing good) to the handful of hangover post-parties on Sunday. Getting to the clubs and bands hopping around with Triad history… Verity Den: the alternative indierockers are technically based out of Carrboro these days, but feature the likes of former WUAG Production Director, Reed Benjamin; along with Mike Wallace and Trevor Reece (of the Greensboro-born Drag Sounds). They’ll play the Pour House club show on Thursday with Qwilt, Teethe, and Pillow Queens. They’ll also appear on a couple of free day party slots, including the most cherished “¡Que Viva!” party presented by Churchkey Records and The Layabout (which comes correct

with fresh Bojangles biscuits every year) at Ruby Deluxe on Friday (with Future Fix, Hex Files, Verity Den, Spider Bags, Tall Juan, Outer World, Ducks Ltd., and Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band). On Saturday, Verity Den will head to the Longleaf Hotel & Lounge as part of the To Be Heard Booking party featuring the Greensboro-connected No One Mind, along with Exploding The Moments, Winfield, and Slow Teeth.

RIBS: As a helluva musician, allaround maniac, and part of Slims’ supreme bar staff alumni, Mike Wallace stays busy almost every Hopscotch. And while the Raleigh bar scene vibe has shifted in ways we don’t have time to get into, one thing is certain: the Wallace-fronted RIBS playing Slim’s on Friday night will be something to see.

which takes over the Kings and Neptune’s compound (with Karly Hartzman & MJ Lenderman, Teethe, Truth Club, Sluice, Lily Seabird, Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, Landon George, Colin Miller, and Walkhome).

Mutant Strain and ISS: The Charlotte punkers have Triad-ties in former Greensboro-resident, Tyler Bone. And they’re playing what’s likely my favorite bill of Hopscotch 2024: Kings on Thursday night with Pollute, Pat & the Pissers, Zorn, and ISS. With no weak link in this semi-chain line-up, the sample punk duo ISS features the absolutely bonkers Rich Ivey, whose other bands — Whatever Brains, Bodykit, Das Drip, and the current Paranoid Maniac (with OG-Greensboro Jeff Bechtel) — have played some of the gnarliest Hopscotch memories this writer can [barely] remember.

RIBS rips; and the lineup features the fabulous Optic Sink (from Memphis) along with Best Offer and Robber Robber. They’ll also be at Landmark Tavern on Sunday for the “Day Hangs 2” party with Rubber Band Gun, Charlie Paso, Dollar Signs, Long Relief, and Sinai Vessel.

Sluice and Fust: Winston-Salem native, Justin Morris, dabbles across the indie-folk spectrum with his Sluice project and as a part of Fust. Both of which will play Lincoln Theatre Friday night with Ty Segall (solo) and the Austin duo, Hovvdy. Fust will also be at the Dear Life Records party Friday afternoon at Neptune’s with Anne Malin, Weirs, Hour, Wendy Eisenberg, and Merce Lemon. Morris’ Sluice, meanwhile, will play the Good Moon Day Party on Saturday,

Jack the Radio, Emanuel Wynter, Crenshaw Pentecostal, and Old Heavy Hands: Offering hefty competition, albeit in a softer twangier sense, former UNC-G student Emanuel Wynter will be at Transfer Co. Thursday night with Jack the Radio, Dissimilar South, and Tray Wellington. Wynter joins the rockers in Old Heavy Hands as two artists playing both Hopscotch and the N.C. Folk Festival that same weekend in Greensboro. Getting back to Hopscotch: Old Heavy Hands is among the lineup for Jack the Radio’s annual Slim’s day party on Saturday with Winston’s Crenshaw Pentecostal; plus Brian K & The Parkway, Lord Nelson, The Gone Ghost, and AZUL. They’ll join Lord Nelson and The Gone Ghost in sticking around for a special All Y’all Records benefit party on Sunday to raise money for beloved Raleigh musician Reese McHenry as she undergoes treatment for malignant metastatic sarcoma (with The Yardarm, Rebecca Porter, and Charles Latham).

Idol Talk and Ryan Johnson: Over at Kings, the first annual “Katzenjammer” hangover show on Sunday will feature Idol Talk (the new project from Greensboro’s Eric Mann), along with Scott McMicken (of Dr. Dog) and the EverExpanding, Basically Nancy, Treasure Pains, and Moon Womb. Idol Talk will also play the Raleigh Boxcar on Friday for the Sore Thumb Day party (presented in partnership with Mountain Time, MusicNC, and Broken Sound Tapes), featuring Phil Venable, DJ DingleDaddy, John Vogel, and Lost in Time. Meanwhile, Saturday’s Sore Thumb party

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(also at Boxcar) will feature the Triad’s Ryan Johnson with Skyl4rk, Grant Nesmith, Jaguardini, and Anna La Mare. Saphron: RUBYMANIA wrestling returns to Ruby Deluxe on Saturday, running in tandem with the Scarlet Day party featuring the mix of former-andcurrent Greensborians in Saphron; along with Waking April, Thee Old Night, Moon Womb, Thirsty Curses, Matt Southern & Lost Gold, Persimmon, and Wabi-Sabi. Cor De Lux: Asheboro High School graduate Thomas McNeely hasn’t called the Triad home in a hot minute, but he’s in some rad bands, including Cor De Lux who’ll play the andmoreagain party at Wolfe & Porter on Saturday (along with the rippers in Sour Widows, Wishy, Pylon Reenactment Society, and Ducks Ltd).

Nightblooms and Flower in Bloom: Greensboro apocalypse-oriented indie folk Nightblooms and earthly Winston hip-hop artist, Flower in Bloom blossom from two very different musical grounds, but they’ll both open clubs on Saturday night. Nightblooms will be at Slim’s with Hiding Places, Gabriel da

Rosa, and Meg Elsier. Flower in Bloom will open Neptune’s with BABY COUSIN TAY TAY, Brydecisive, Alec Lomani, and B2b Micky Slicks

Fancy Gap: In a stretch for tangential connections of bands worth chatting up: Fancy Gap, the new band from Stu McLamb (of the Love Language) is playing at Cohab.Space in High Point on September 13 (with the Nude Party).

Triad Hopscotchers can catch them at the Transfer Co. Ballroom at the honky tonk Saturday night show with Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, The Pink Stones, and Blue Cactus; and at Ajja for a (Sun)Day Party with Matt Southern & Lost Gold, Tre. Charles, Entrez Vous, and the Dynamite Brothers.

Whether it’s Triad homies or favorite bands from across the world, the game is set. The schedules are locked. It’s time to get hoppin’, y’all. Happy Hopscotch, freaks! !

KATEI CRANFORD is a Triad music nerd who enjoys spotlighting artists and events.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

DooRS @ 6:30PM // Show @ 7:30PM High Point Theatre celebrating his eighth season on Discovery Channel’s hit series, “Moonshiners,” comedian Killer Beaz is touring the nation when not filming. With four decades of comedy clubs and theatres, television and radio, Killer Beaz is legendary in the comedy industry. Beaz continues to make regular stops with his family friendly show to The Grand Ole Opry stage. Killer Beaz has his own, unique brand of “Hard Hitting” – “Laugh out Loud” – “Laugh A Lot” – “HI-PROOF” – “High Energy” – “Everyman-style” comedy! With many thousands of radio, television and stage appearances, Beaz has been entertaining audiences worldwide, but his passion is his live stage performance.

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Sep 11: Built to Spill

Sep 12: Hotel Fiction

Sep 13: Jesse Fox

Sep 14: Ballyhoo

Sep 15: Cedric Burnside

Sep 16: Healy

Sep 16: Summer Salt

Sep 17: Fruition

Sep 18: Florry

Sep 19: Luna Li

Sep 20: Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Sep 21: augustana

Sep 21: gatecreeper

Sep 21: upsahl

Sep 22: Magdalena Bay

Sep 24: Quarters of Change

Sep 24: the Cactus Blossoms

Sep 26: Kashus Culpepper

Sep 26: Stop Ligh observations

Sep 27: infinity Song

CHARlOttE

BoJangLES CoLiSEuM

2700 E Independence Blvd | 704.372.3600

www.boplex.com

Sep 5: Jason isbell and the 400 unit

Sep 25: Kirk Franklin

Sep 26: anne wilson

Sep 27: Keb’ Mo & Shawn Colvin

Sep 28: america

Sep 29: Matute En Concierto

tHE FiLLMorE

1000 N.C. Music Factory Blvd | 704.916.8970

www.livenation.com

aug 29: Ken Carson

Sep 4: Lamp

Sep 6: Leprous

Sep 6: Manchester orchestra

Sep 7: the Pigeons Frasco dogs tour

Sep 8: Jeezy

Sep 9: Powerwolf

Sep 10: Common and Pete rock

Sep 10: wild rivers

Sep 12: Paper route Empire: gigantic Muney tour

Sep 13: all the Feels r&B

Sep 14: the airbourne toxic Event

Sep 15: Yung Bleu

Sep 19: Montell Fish

Sep 20: alec Benjamin

Sep 20: Mickey guyton

Sep 21: old 97’s

Sep 23: Lawrence

Sep 24: the Sisters of Mercy

Sep 25: Mariana trench

Sep 26: StrFKr

Sep 26: Briston Maroney

Sep 27: Fleshgod apocalypse & Shadow of intent

Sep 27: dayglow

Sep 28: La Santa grifa

Sep 28: the used

Sep 29: wale

Sep 29: Joeyy

Sep 30: the Beaches

PnC MuSiC PaviLion

707 Pavilion Blvd | 704.549.1292 www.livenation.com

aug 28: imagine dragons

Sep 1: avril Lavigne, Simple Plan & girlfriends

Sep 6: Megadeth

Sep 7: Boyz ii Men

Sep 11: rob Zombie & alice Cooper

Sep 13: My Morning Jacket & nathaniel rateliff and the night Sweats

Sep 14: Sebastian Maniscalco

Sep 15: Meghan trainor, Paul russell & Chris olsen

Sep 18: Korn

Sep 19: Hootie and the Blowfish

Sep 20: Cody Johnson & ashley McBryde

Sep 22: Breaking Benjamin & Staind

SKYLa CrEdit union

aMPHitHEatrE

former Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

820 Hamilton St | 704.549.5555

www.livenation.com

SPECtruM CEntEr

333 E Trade St | 704.688.9000 www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com

ClEmmOnS

viLLagE SQuarE

taP HouSE

6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct | 336.448.5330

www.facebook.com/vstaphouse

aug 29: anna Mertson

aug 30: Sons of Bootleg

aug 31: High Fidelity

Sep 7: Kids in america

duRHAm

CaroLina tHEatrE

309 W Morgan St | 919.560.3030

www.carolinatheatre.org

aug 29: Steve Earle

Sep 6: dweezil Zappa

Sep 14: Stayin’ alive — a tribute to the Bee gees

Sep 23: Mat Kearney

Sep 25: Bruce Hornsby & the noisemakers

Sep 26: Madeline Edwards

dPaC

123 Vivian St | 919.680.2787

www.dpacnc.com

Sep 1: ruPaul’s drag race all Stars LivE

Sep 3-8: Clue Broadway

Sep 9: giggly Squad Live

Sep 11: Emmylou Harris

Sep 12: arrival from Sweden — the Music of aBBa

Sep 13: Kurtis Conner

Sep 20-21: Jason isbell and the 400 unit

Sep 24: the Piano guys

Sep 26: ghost Files Live!

Sep 28: Sigur ros

Sep 29: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

ElKIn

rEEvES tHEatEr

129 W Main St | 336.258.8240 www.reevestheater.com

wednesdays: reeves open Mic

Fourth thursdays: old-time Jam

aug 29: Elkin Big Band

aug 31: 3 toe Possum

Sep 7: walter trout

Sep 13: the waybacks

Sep 27: the arcadian wild

gREEnSBORO

CaroLina tHEatrE

310 S. Greene Street | 336.333.2605

www.carolinatheatre.com

aug 31: the return of the Songbird raven & “the nest”

CHar Bar no. 7

3724 Lawndale Dr. | 336.545.5555 www.charbar7.com

aug 22: no Strings attached duo

aug 29: Megan doss

CoMEdY ZonE 1126 S Holden Rd | 336.333.1034 www.thecomedyzone.com

aug 30-Sep 1: Mojo Brookzz

Sep 5: Cactus tate

Sep 6-7: rodney Perry

Sep 12: the Christi Show

Sep 13-15: gary owen

Sep 15: deric Cahill

Sep 18: Craig Conant

Sep 20-21: the Magic of Eric Eaton

Sep 26: therapy gecko Live

Sep 27-29: randy Feltface

FLat iron

221 Summit Ave | 336.501.3967 www.flatirongso.com

aug 29: the Justin Cody Fox Band

aug 30: the nubeing Collective w/ Katie.Blvd

aug 31: JEr w/ dollar Signs Sep 5: the ain’t Sisters Sep 6-7: n.C. Folk Festival after Party Sep 14: Boulevards

garagE tavErn 5211 A West Market St | 336.763.2020 www.facebook.com/GarageTavernGreensboro

aug 30: vagabond Band aug 31: toyz Band

grEEnSBoro CoLiSEuM 1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com

aug 29: Jason aldean

aug 30-Sep 15: Central Carolina Fair

aug 30: Falguni Pathak dandiya night

Sep 1: don omar

Sep 6: atul Purohit garba night

Sep 7-8: Hot wheels Monster trucks Live glow Party

Sep 13: Boombox Fest reloaded

Sep 13: umesh Barot garba night

Hangar 1819

1819 Spring Garden St | 336.579.6480

www.hangar1819.com

Sep 4: Dark Tranquility & amorphis w/ Fires In The Distance

Sep 6: Taylor acorn w/ Mind The Drive

Sep 7: (Hed) PE w/ Waking Tera

Sep 10: The Fall Of Troy w/ The number 12 Looks Like You, Strawberry girls, rhododendron

Sep 11: Oceano w/ To The grave, VCTMa, Half Me, Larcenia roe

Sep 13: Shrek rave

Sep 18: nails w/ 200 Stab Wounds, Mammoth grinder, Tribal gaze

Sep 19: Emarosa w/ Laur Elle, Val astaire

Sep 20: PeelingFlesh w/ Snuffed On Sight, Corpse Pile, Two Piece, Torture, Khasm

Sep 21: Hal The Sun w/ Many Eyes, a Lot Like Birds, Zeta, Moondough

Sep 25: Signs Of The Swarm w/ Cane Hill, Ov Sulfur, 156/Silence, a Wake in Providence

Sep 27: norma Jean w/ Darkest Hour & no Treaty

Sep 28: nervosa w/ Lich King, Hatriot, Blackwater Drowning, Dying Oath

Sep 29: nanowar Of Steel w/ Tragedy

Sep 30: Self Deception

PIEDMOnT HaLL

2411 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400

www.greensborocoliseum.com

Sep 20: green Queen Bingo

rODY’S TaVErn

5105 Michaux Rd | 336.282.0950 www.facebook.com/rodystavern

aug 28: JVC

STEVEn TangEr CEnTEr

300 N Elm Street | 336.333.6500

www.tangercenter.com

Sep 13: Travis Tritt

Sep 24: Keb’ Mo’ & Shawn Colvin

high point

1614 DMB

1614 N Main St | 336.883.4113

https://www.1614drinksmusicbilliards.com/

aug 30: Children of the Korn

aug 31: Soakin’ Wet

Sep 6: Parallel Lives

Sep 7: Maiden Voyage

Sep 13: When Lightning Strikes

Sep 21: Black glass

Sep 27: When Darkness Fails

Sep 28: Taking Back Sadder Days

gOOFY FOOT TaPrOOM

2762 NC-68 #109 | 336.307.2567

www.goofyfoottaproom.com

HIgH POInT BISTrO

3793 Samet Dr. #165 | 336.875.4444

https://www.facebook.com/p/High-PointBistro-61552711048428/

HIgH POInT THEaTrE

220 E Commerce Ave | 336.883.3401

www.highpointtheatre.com

Sep 6: Omari Dillard

Sep 20: Killer Beaz

Sep 26: Tannahill Weavers

Sep 27: Scythian

Sep 28: Dancing with the Sisters

PLanK STrEET TaVErn

138 Church Ave | 336.991.5016

www.facebook.com/plankstreettavern

SWEET OLD BILL’S

1232 N Main St | 336.807.1476

www.sweetoldbills.com

aug 28: an Evening with Benji Morris

Sep 4: Bryce Hensley

Sep 26: Doobe and The accomplices

jamestown

THE DECK

118 E Main St | 336.207.1999

www.facebook.com/TheDeckJamestown/

aug 24: The roar

aug 30: Wesley Bryan Band

aug 31: radio revolver

kernersville

BrEaTHE

COCKTaIL LOungE

221 N Main St. | 336.497.4822

www.facebook.com/BreatheCocktailLounge

Wednesdays: Karaoke

KErnErSVILLE

BrEWIng COMPanY

221 N Main St. | 336.816.7283

www.facebook.com/kernersvillebrewing

Thursdays: Trivia

liberty

THE LIBErTY

SHOWCaSE THEaTEr

101 S. Fayetteville St | 336.622.3844

www.TheLibertyShowcase.com

Sep 6: Blackhawk

Sep 14: Tg Shepard

Sep 21: Wilson Fairchild Sons of the Statler Brothers

raleigh

CCu MuSIC ParK

aT WaLnuT CrEEK

3801 Rock Quarry Rd | 919.821.4111

www.livenation.com

Sep 6: Boyz II Men

Sep 7: Megadeth

Sep 13: Hootie & the Blowfish

Sep 18: Creed

Sep 21: Staind & Breaking Benjamin w/ Daughtry

Sep 28: Eye To Eye

LInCOLn THEaTrE

126 E. Cabarrus St | 919.831.6400

www.lincolntheatre.com

aug 23: The ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

aug 24: Hallpass & george w/ Bell Tower Blues

aug 30: The Lemonheads

Sep 5: 49 Winchester

Sep 5-7: Hopscotch Music Festival

Sep 11: Buckethead

Sep 12: Harvey Street w/ Easy Honey, Odd 39

Sep 13: Tablao Flamenco

Sep 14: Bring Out Yer Dead

Sep 20: Shane Smith & The Smiths

Sep 21: Black Pumas and Cory Wong

Sep 21: Lily rose

Sep 22: Old 97’s

Sep 24-27: IBMa — Bluegrass ramble

Sep 28: Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers

rED HaT aMPHITHEaTEr

500 S McDowell St | 919.996.8800

www.redhatamphitheater.com

aug 27: Bush — Loaded

aug 30: Ivan Cornejo Mirada Tour

Sep 1: Stone Temple Pilots & +Live_

Sep 3: Jane’s addiction & Love and rockets

Sep 4: Falling In reverse

Sep 6: Justin Moore & randy Houser

Sep 11: Omar apollo

Sep 12: Meghan Trainor w/ Paul russell & Chris Olsen

Sep 14: Carolinadaze Music Festival

Sep 17: KaLEO

Sep 21: Black Pumas & Cory Wong

PnC arEna

1400 Edwards Mill Rd | 919.861.2300 www.thepncarena.com

aug 30: blink-182

aug 30: Childish gambino

Sep 6: Martin Lawrence

Sep 10: Hans Zimmer

Sep 11: Cigarettes after Sex

Sep 13: Twenty One Pilots

Sep 15: $uicideboy$

Sep 20: Jelly roll

Sep 22: Canes 5K

Sep 26: Kirk Franklin

winston-salem

FIDDLIn’ FISH

BrEWIng COMPanY

772 Trade St | 336.999.8945

www.fiddlinfish.com

Tuesdays: Trivia

aug 30: Sam robinson

Sep 6: raincheck Bluegrass

Sep 13: Swamp rats

Sep 20: Province of Thieves

Sep 21: Oktoberfest 2024

Sep 27: Hotwax & The Splinters

FOOTHILLS BrEWIng

638 W 4th St | 336.777.3348

www.foothillsbrewing.com

Sundays: Sunday Jazz

Thursdays: Trivia

Sep 1: Camel City Blues

Sep 6: anne & The Moonlighters

Sep 7: Taylor Mason

Sep 8: Dalton allen

Sep 13: Justin Cohen

Sep 14: Jaclyn Yee

Sep 15: James Vincent Carroll

Sep 20: Eddie & Josh

THE raMKaT

170 W 9th St | 336.754.9714

www.theramkat.com

aug 21: Isabella Parker

aug 23: nirvani, glide

aug 29: Pony Bradshaw

aug 30: Lemon Sparks, The Trick Threat

Sep 6: The Barons, The Coyotes

Sep 7: rumors aTL

Sep 12: Cashavelly, Housewife

Sep 13: Beggars Banquet, Mean Street

Sep 15: Paul Thorn, Phillip Lammonds

Sep 18: Shannon Curtis

Sep 19: The Wildmans

Sep 20: Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Skylar gudasz

Sep 21: rocky Horror Music Show, The Hapschatt Wedding Band

Sep 22: road to Memphis Blues Challenge

Sep 25: Chuck Owen & reSurgence

Sep 26: Palmyra, William Hinson

Sep 27: Time Sawyer

rOar

633 North Liberty Street | 336-917-3008 www.roarws.com | www.roarbrandstheater. com

WISE Man BrEWIng

826 Angelo Bros Ave | 336.725.0008

www.wisemanbrewing.com

Thursdays: Music Bingo

aug 30: The grateful Dead Tribute by The Hollirockets

aug 31: Zack Brock Duo

Natalie Garcia

NAME:

PRESENTS

hot pour

[BARTENDER OF THE WEEK COMPILED BY NATALIE GARCIA]

Sterling Smith

BAR:

Lockwood Tavern in Greensboro

AGE: 27

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

I grew up in Greensboro.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BARTENDING?

Check out videos on our Facebook!

Consistently for about six years.

HOW DID YOU BECOME A BARTENDER?

I originally started in the kitchen and eventually saw there was opening up front and took advantage of that.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT BARTENDING?

I enjoy experimenting with di erent taste profiles to combine as one and finding that balance.

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BARTENDING?

For me the most challenging part is juggling between customers.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO MAKE?

My favorite drink to make is a chocolate espresso martini, or a devil’s margarita. They are both just really satisfying drinks to look at as well as drink.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO DRINK?

Normally if I go out to a bar I drink an IPA, which is usually a Sycamore Mountain Candy. My liquor of choice is gin.

along those lines to help settle your food.

WHAT’S THE STRANGEST DRINK REQUEST YOU’VE HAD?

Making an espresso martini with tequila instead of vodka. I have had a few people ask me over time but I also ask them “are you sure” before I start the drink.

WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE SEEN WHILE BARTENDING? A while back there was a shooting at a bar I used to work at.

WHAT’S THE WEIRDEST THING YOU’VE FOUND IN A BAR BATHROOM?

WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AS AN AFTER-DINNER DRINK?

Well it depends on how much you had for dinner, but I would say a dessert martini of some sort. My stomach doesn’t like dairy too much so I would go with a Moscow mule or something

I walked in to a bathroom to clean it and the entire door was ripped o the hinges of one of the stalls.

WANNA BE FEATURED IN HOT POUR?

Email Natalie Garcia at natalie@yesweekly.com and ask about being our Bartender of the Week!

[SALOME’S STARS]

Week of September 2, 2024

[ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relationship with a family member needs attention. Try to be less demanding and more accommodating. A kind approach encourages openness and honesty.

[TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Sometimes Cupid doesn’t score a perfect bull’s-eye for romantic Bovines. But don’t give up; he’s got another arrow pointed in your direction, and this time, he won’t miss.

[GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Being cool is still the right way to handle a heated situation. Deal with things as they occur. Agitating over problems that might not happen just drains your energy. Be positive!

[CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good time to restart those workplace projects that you’ve put o for too long. Then make plans to spark up your love life with a romantic weekend getaway.

[LEO (July 23 to August 22) A jealous co-worker might try to goad you into losing your temper. But instead of reacting with an angry roar, just purr happily away as if nothing is bothering you.

[VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Resist the impulse to confide in people you don’t know too well. What you said in confidence could soon come back to haunt you. Be very careful.

[LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member calls from a far-o place to give you some startling informa-

tion. What you do with this news could lead to some changes in your life.

[SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’re beginning to feel more confident about making decisions than you have for some time. But you still need to know the facts before making a move.

[SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some surprises this week are fun, while some are upsetting. Enjoy the fun and handle the rest by getting all the facts before deciding how to react.

[CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your belief in traditional values might be tested by a loved one’s startling revelation. Expect to do some deep soul-searching before finding your answer.

[AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You usually prefer to let unpleasant things work themselves out, but this time, you might want to confront the situation and take action to deal with it.

[PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You will soon mark an important milestone in your life. The event will reunite you with people from your past, including someone you thought you’d never see again.

[BORN THIS WEEK: You have a natural gift for inspiring people to come together and create wonderful, loving friendships.

answers

[CROSSWORD] crossword on page 11

[TRIVIA TEST]

by Fifi Rodriguez

[1. TELEVISION: Who was host of the Good Eats cooking show?

[2. GEOGRAPHY: Which nation’s nickname is “Land of Fire and Ice”?

[3. MUSIC: What was the title of Madonna’s first Top 10 hit?

[4. MOVIES: What does the acronym AT-AT refer to in the Star Wars movie series?

[5. LITERATURE: Which famous entertainer started a children’s bookgiving program called the Imagination Library?

[6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which bird’s eye is larger than its brain?

[7. U.S. CITIES: Which U.S. city’s nickname is The District?

[8. HISTORY: In which modern country is the ancient civilization of Babylon located?

[9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?

[10. AD SLOGANS: Which rental platform’s slogan is “Belong anywhere”?

WEEKLY SUDOKU] sudoku on page 11

© 2024 by King Features Syndicate

1. Alton Brown.

2. Iceland.

3. “Borderline.”

4. All Terrain Armored Transport.

5. Dolly Parton.

6. Ostrich.

7. Washington, D.C. 8. Iraq. 9. Seven. 10. Airbnb.

© 2024 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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