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EARTH DAY IN THE TRIAD Almost 200 countries around the world celebrate Earth Day, which is a day to reflect on our impact on the environment. The Triad will be celebrating EARTH DAY on the first and second week of April with two separate events that will focus on the community and the future of our Mother Earth.

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Publisher CHARLES A. WOMACK III publisher@yesweekly.com EDITORIAL Editor KATIE MURAWSKI katie@yesweekly.com Contributors IAN MCDOWELL JENNIFER ZELESKI JOHN ADAMIAN MATT BRUNSON MARK BURGER KATEI CRANFORD JASMYN BRUNSON JIM LONGWORTH

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“Alongside my mother, it feels like an honor to be able to lead a successful RESTAURANT with such a high reputation,” Victoria said. “Even with my father not physically being here, I still feel very close to him when I am in the kitchen doing what he used to do. I say a prayer to him every morning before I start cooking.”

10 The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s 14th Annual Threads Spring FASHION SHOW will showcase the work of their design students at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown on Saturday, April 13 from 7:30-10 p.m.

11 When MIKE MEDAVOY comes to the RiverRun International Film Festival, he will be the first studio executive and producer to be awarded the Master of Cinema award – “and the first former agent,” he added.

12 The animated 1941 classic DUMBO runs just over an hour and the 2019 liveaction clunker Dumbo runs just under two hours. In other words, in the time it takes to watch the misbegotten new version once, a viewer could have watched the enchanting original twice...

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The AMERICORPS is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connect more than 75,000 adults of all ages and backgrounds with service opportunities in their community. Together, they get things done by strengthening the community, making a difference and igniting the spirit of volunteerism.

19 We are amid an explosion in hempbased products, including those that contain CBD EXTRACTS. In my opinion, the trend is about to get even larger. In December, the Farm Bill legalized hemp and opened the door for the industry to expand rapidly.

20 There’s nothing quite like staring down your 50th birthday and having someone you love die to make you realize that this, as they say, is not a dress rehearsal. The New Yorkbased singer/songwriter ROGER STREET FRIEDMAN got some nudges from the cosmos along those lines...

21 Cutting teeth from their origins as a Cure cover act to a full blown “dark pop” band, TOOTHSOME, a new group from seasoned dudes, will play on April 14 as part of the Ethan Archer benefit at Lucky’s in Greensboro.

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EVENTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS | BY AUSTIN KINDLEY

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ATLANTA FRIDAY FRI 5 FIRST FRIDAY IN APRIL WHAT: Join us in downtown Greensboro for April’s First Friday! Explore new art exhibits, listen to live music and dine on delicious food as we celebrate all our amazing city has to offer! 6-9pm on Friday, April 5th. #FirstFridayGSO is co-hosted by ArtsGreensboro and Downtown Greensboro.

WHEN: 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Greensboro.

MORE: Free event.

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37th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FRIDAY

FRI 5 ALABAMA 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR W/ CHARLIE DANIELS BAND WHAT: Details While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare. 50 years since starting the band, Alabama has charted 43 #1 singles including 21 #1 singles in a row and have won over 179 CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, and ACM Awards.

WHEN: 7 p.m.

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WHAT: Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full NES game soundtracks as their gamer speed runs the game live on stage. On 4/5, at The Blind Tiger in Greensboro, NC, they will be performing Mega Man III (new performance!). W/ Double Ferrari.

WHEN: 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Blind Tiger.

1819 Spring Garden St, Greensboro.

MORE: $12 tickets.

WHAT: I-Fest is one of UNCG’s largest and longest running events that brings together the campus and surrounding communities.

This vibrant community event features dance and musical performances, cultural booths and activities, and food vendors.

Take your “passport” around the world to collect stamps from each booth and get entered for a raffle prize!

WHEN: 12-5 p.m.

WHERE: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 1400 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro.

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SAT 6 TWIN CITY COMIC CON 2019 WHAT: Twin City Comic Con is a comiccentric convention taking place Sunday, April 7th from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Millennium Center in Winston-Salem, NC. 100+ vendors and artists, live DJ, free exclusive variant with admission, and more! You can purchase your tickets online and we’ll have them for you at Will Call the day of the event.

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BARTENDER: Jay Silver BAR: Finnigan’s Wake AGE: 25 WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Winston-Salem HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BARTENDING? I’ve been bartending for a little over a year since the St. Patrick’s Day before the most recent one.

HOW DID YOU BECOME A BARTENDER? I started working at Finnigan’s Wake as a host, then moved to waiting tables and finally to the bar.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT BARTENDING? I like interacting with all of the people at the bar and the staff. I’ve always been on the quieter side, so bartending has really helped break me out of my shell.

It’s also fun to learn, and try, new drinks whenever the opportunity arises.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO MAKE? On a busy night, anything fast like a whiskey and coke. When it’s more laid back I like the opposite so I can practice new drinks.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO DRINK? I usually stick with beer, but I also like a good Moscow Mule.

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WHAT WOULD YOUR RECOMMEND AS AN AFTER-DINNER DRINK? Any digestif is good to help digestion after dinner, so drinks like Fernet or Limoncello would help.

WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE SEEN WHILE BARTENDING? It’s always funny watching people take Irish Car Bombs wrong and later having to deal with the curdled cream. I typically try to explain, but I can’t always get to them before it’s too late. The craziest was on a New Year’s Eve when a man came in a little too drunk.

He didn’t act crazy, but I later saw him getting dragged out in a trash bag by two door guys because he had soiled himself. The whole time his wife was standing by trying to avoid eye contact with people.

WHAT’S THE BEST TIP YOU’VE EVER GOTTEN? I think the best was on a Saint Patrick’s Day the bar got a tip for $100 on much less.

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Zito! Pizzeria and Grill: How heartbreak led to perseverance

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n Nov. 9, 2018, the Winston-Salem community mourned the loss of Evangelos Manginas of Zito! Pizzeria and Grill, located at 3030 Healy Dr. in Winston-Salem.

Well-known for his commitment to faith, family and friends alike, the 60-year-old business owner left Jennifer Zeleski the restaurant’s kitchen to cross the street for a quick errand and never returned.

Contributor Evangelo was tragically struck by a vehicle on Healy Drive, just a few short months after recovering from severe burns sustained in the Zito kitchen, where he spent hours doing what he loved—serving others.

He instilled the qualities of his servant’s heart in his 22-year-old daughter, Victoria Manginas, who trusted that they were going to reopen the restaurant in her father’s honor even when they shut the doors temporarily after the loss.

“My father really had a tough year before he passed away. I prayed so much for him this past year that I could help him get more rest. God blessed me in a way I never saw coming,” Victoria said. “When my father got burnt and couldn’t work, I had to jump in the kitchen to help. Somehow, I learned the whole [kitchen] line in four days. Side by side every morning, my father showed me his most important recipes.”

She took time off after her father’s death to make changes to the dining room, create honorary T-shirts celebrating Zito’s fifth anniversary in February and to revamp the menu. Thankfully, she had many of Evangelo’s recipes written down after the summer, and after a soft re-opening in late February, Zito is back up and running with Victoria at the helm.

“Alongside my mother, it feels like an honor to be able to lead a successful restaurant with such a high reputation,” Victoria said.

“Even with my father not physically being here, I still feel very close to him when I am in the kitchen doing what he used to do. I say a prayer to him every morning before I start cooking.”

Just a few weeks after the restaurant got back into its rhythm, a weekend pizza craving led my boyfriend and me into the doors of the casual, welcoming restaurant.

The pizzas remain the same. You can create your own from a small to an extra-large, or take a chance with one of the specialty pizzas.

The newest addition to that list might come as a surprise to the average North Carolinian— the Poutine Pizza. That’s right, a combination of both Italian and Canadian, and two of Zito’s signature dishes. A pizza

crust topped with a homemade brown gravy base, fresh-cut fries and cheese curds, otherwise known as the ultimate indulgence.

We weren’t ready for all of that quite yet, but we welcomed an order of the traditional poutine. It came out on a large plate, steaming and ready to be devoured. The signature hand-cut fries were soft and savory, many with their crisp skin still intact, and soaking up enough of the brown gravy to be smothered but not soggy.

The gravy wasn’t too salty, nor clumpy or chalky, and had the bacon-like flavor you might not expect, but definitely want. The cheese curds were almost my favorite part of the dish, adding a slight squeakiness, creaminess and texture, but the fries truly had my heart.

If it weren’t for their underlying potato flavor mixed with the saltiness of the homemade gravy, the dish wouldn’t sing quite as much, and it demonstrated the priority Zito

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has for making sure the details of their dishes are accounted for, and delicious.

“I have done my best to create the same authentic taste,” Victoria said.

“This is all through prayers that I have managed to keep all food the same, as well as add my own modern twist on a few dishes.”

Upon the reopening, she decided the menu could benefit from being more inclusive to those with dietary restrictions. This idea led to the “vegan vibes” section, including a riff on the famous poutine, minus the meat and dairybased ingredients.

Instead, the traditional vegan poutine starts with their hand-cut fries, topped with vegan brown gravy and vegan cheese curds. It’s an impressive concept that should pique the interest of those looking for vegan options in the WinstonSalem area. There’s also a plant-based burger, a veggie pita and veggie club, as well as a gluten-free pizza crust by request.

Now, back to the pizza.

You didn’t think we could stop by Zito and only order poutine, did you? Well, almost all of the poutine was gone by the time our server took back the plate, even though the portion was enough for four to share. But we also ordered two small, 10-inch pizzas, one White Italian and one Angelo’s Zito House Special.

The first (and my preferred choice) was a base of ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, sautéed spinach, sweet red peppers and garlic. The pizza was picture-perfect, but it was also wellbalanced, light, and one of the best and unexpected flavor combinations I’ve had on a pizza.

The three three kinds of cheese together were not the slightest bit greasy, the sautéed spinach crisped up, the sweet red peppers were sliced thin enough to be soft with a bite of flavor in each (rather than too-thick, raw or overpowering), and it all just worked.

The crust was a thicker style, but nowhere close to deep-dish or thin enough to be flimsy. It was the Goldilocks of pizza crust.

Our other choice was the exact opposite flavor profile: meat — pepperoni, sausage, gyros, bacon, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. We made a personal choice to forgo the green peppers based on preference, but their addition would easily be an extra bite of freshness to those who don’t mind them.

Our first impression was that each slice was physically heavy, and therefore filling, even in the small size. If you’re looking to keep this one as a personal-pan, beware that it’s tiny but mighty (and by tiny, it’s still 10 inches).

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5 Food Trucks, Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt & More Fun! The sauce was light and tart, and the bacon and onions gave various bites a more aromatic flavor. The gyros made it unique, especially in addition to the already well-seasoned and typical pizzatopping meats. It didn’t weigh heavily on your stomach, and it is a must-try for any meat lovers looking to go beyond their normal expectations.

We were much too full to order dessert, such as the baklava cheesecake, but instead, I noticed how full I felt otherwise.

The atmosphere at Zito was like coming home to a house full of family members, with food in the oven and wine on the table.

That’s how Victoria hopes it will feel to everyone.

“If I can continue to bring people together through memories of the restaurant, through our food, through our service, whatever it may be, my duty to my father is fulfilled,” she said.

Guests are surrounded by families both big and small sharing meals, but also by the presence of Evangelos and the Manginas family. Just as Evangelos was a testament to Zito’s success, their family is a testament to the spirit of local business in Winston-Salem.

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support and love. I feel this deeply in my heart that this community has been God sent,” Victoria said. “I can’t picture being anywhere else to have a business. And none of it would be possible without this wonderful community.” !

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JENNIFER ZELESKI is a senior Communication major at High Point University, who is always eager to cook, eat and listen. Her many food adventures can be followed on Instagram @jayz_eats.

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UNCG Threads to present over 100 new looks on the runway

he University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s 14th Annual Threads Spring Fashion Show will showcase the work of their design students Terry Rader at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown on Saturday, April Contributor 13 from 7:30-10 p.m.

(Doors open at 7 p.m.) Everyone is welcome to this ticketed event, and all are invited to come early to the silent auction that runs concurrently with the first half of the fashion show. Overall, expect to see 100 new looks designed by 35 student designers and shown by 75 student models.

Consumer apparel and retail studies manager Cassidy S. Burel is proudly carrying her role as president of UNCG Threads Club into her third year in the business retail and fashion design department. Now with over 60 members, the club works in collaboration with other UNCG students to pull this event off.

Burel said that Carrie Coyle founded UNCG Threads in 2006. Threads is a student organization supporting the professional development, creative enrichment and growth for its members in UNCG’s Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies (CARS) department. Their goal is to create an atmosphere of learning, inspira-

tion, team building and enjoyment. Burel said that they host numerous networking events throughout the year to help CARS and business students find friends, study partners, internships and meet potential employers.

Threads must be doing something right according to www.Fashionschools. org., where UNCG was ranked as No. 27 in the top 15% of all schools considered in the 2018 Top 50 Fashion Design Schools and Colleges in the United States.

“What I like to do most is to create exposure and experience for student fashion designers to get to show their work,” Burel said. “All they have to do is to show up, design and we’ll showcase their work. I’m a designer as well. This is my third show with an award from last year’s show, and I am excited to feature 15 new looks for the spring show.”

Other student officers of Threads include Korin Norton, the vice president of retail; Jennie Seo, VP of design; Zee Lavenhouse, treasurer; Eutasha Harewood, public relations; Zoie Stevenson secretary; Ana Mena historian; Jamie Wheatley, webmaster; Mariah ToddJudge, event coordinator; and Sorelys Bedoya, fundraising coordinator.

Burel said that the club also depends on UNCG student photographers, the Mystique Modeling Troupe Club for fashion models, and hairstylists from Concepts Salon and other teaching salons to style hair and do make-up. Burel said the students essentially do all of the work.

“It’s a team game, there is no way to do it all by yourself, and it helps everyone learn better relationship skills, as collab-

oration is a big part of getting anywhere in the fashion industry,” she said.

Burel said the fashion show would kick off and showcase each designer’s Unconventional Challenge to create an entire look made from actual pieces of nature that include moss, rocks, sea grass, leaves sewn together, sticks are woven together and other nature remnants for very abstract pieces modeled on the runway for the judges. This design challenge asks designers to stretch beyond the standard boundaries of how they usually use fabric and are asked to work with more unconventional materials.

“This is a very exciting part of the evening,” Burel said, “as the designers work very hard with things that could die or fall apart while being modeled.”

She said that immediately following the Unconventional Challenge, the Themed Portion of the show displays the designs that are all inspired by nature but not necessarily made out of materials found in nature.

While the pieces are modeled, each designer gets to explain the creativity behind it while a nature photo of what inspired the creation will be projected on the big screen to tie it into a specific nature scene. After this portion is complete, there will be a brief intermission to finalize silent auction bids and the Unconventional Challenge Winners will be announced.

The three winning titles will include Most Creative Design, Best Show Stopper, and Best Use of Materials. The Unconventional Challenge will be judged

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VF Corporation; Derwin Hargrave, Twin City Fashion Week owner/founder; and Acacio Da Silva, master stylist, creative director, colorist, and Aveda ambassador.

The second half of the show will include personal collections of up to four designs for sophomores, up to six designs for juniors and up to eight designs for seniors with a video monologue and a music montage, so that each designer’s personality and individuality is expressed. These collections during the second half do not have to be inspired by nature and could be created from anything the design students have been working on all year. Burel said former collections were inspired by Game of Thrones and Disney princesses.

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Executive action: Famed producer Mike Medavoy rocks RiverRun When Mike Medavoy comes to the RiverRun International Film Festival, he will be the first studio executive and producer to be awarded the Master of Cinema award – “and the first former Mark Burger agent,” he added.

Born in Shanghai, Medavoy lived in Contributor Chile for 10 years before emigrating to the United States. He worked in the mailroom at Universal Pictures, became an agent, then worked his way up through the executive hierarchy.

He listened, he learned, then implemented what he’d learned to forge a remarkable career that is still going strong some 50 years later. He detailed his adventures in the screen trade in You’re Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films, and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot, co-authored by Josh Young and published in 2002 by Atria Books.

Medavoy will be on hand for a special screening of Martin Scorsese’s 1980 classic Raging Bull April 14 at UNCSA Main Theatre, joined by Susan Ruskin, dean of UNCSA’s School of Filmmaking. Ruskin knew Medavoy at Orion Pictures when she worked with Gene Wilder on The Woman in Red (1984) and Haunted Honeymoon (1986).

“Mike has had many roles in the film industry and always supported filmmakers and great stories whether as an agent, a studio executive, or a producer himself,” she said. “I look forward to the Q&A with Mike after the screening of Raging Bull for the United Artists Spotlight. His career has clearly been influenced by the UA mission of supporting artists to make great movies.”

“I worked at UA for four years, and I’m really happy that was the first studio I got to run because of the people in it and the tradition behind it,” Medavoy said.

“When I got there, it had gone through a very good period – it had had its ups and downs – and it was at a little bit of a down point. We had some great years and some great films. I was lucky to have been a part of that.”

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decamped to Orion, along with several other UA executives including Arthur Krim, Bob Benjamin, William Bernstein, and Eric Pleskow.

“That’s kind of a funny story,” he said.

“Our last act at United Artists – the very last thing we did – was to greenlight Raging Bull.”

He also worked with Scorsese on New York, New York (1977), a project brought to UA by producers Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler. “We thought it was going to be a huge hit, and we cross-collateralized that with another project they’d brought us, this little boxing film ...”

That would be Rocky.

“We thought New York, New York would pay off what we lost on Rocky,” he said with bemused understatement. “That didn’t happen. That’s how the movie gods work.”

Orion released four Best Picture Oscar winners – Amadeus (1984), Platoon (1986), Dances With Wolves (1990), and Silence of the Lambs (1991) – and boasted a reputation similar to United Artists in granting the filmmakers a measure of creative autonomy, yet was continually dogged by financial struggles.

“We all thought that we were carrying the UA that we knew to Orion,” Medavoy recalled. “There was a certain amount of creative autonomy, but we didn’t have a library, which UA did, so we didn’t have that to fall back on, and that made it difficult. But we did some great work at Orion, and I’m proud of that.”

From 1990-1994 he was the chairman of Tri-Star Pictures, which released such hits as Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Cliffhanger (1993), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and Philadelphia (1994) under his watch.

“I was there four years and the last year was a really difficult one,” he said. “I’d gotten an offer from Warner Bros. at the

same time. Maybe I should have taken that, but I don’t like to look backward. We made some good movies at Tri-Star.”

As the chairman and CEO of Phoenix Pictures, Medavoy has produced such films as Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan (2010), which earned five Academy Award nominations (including Best Picture and Best Director), with Natalie Portman winning Best Actress; Scorsese’s Shutter Island (2010), one of the filmmaker’s highest-grossing films; and David Fincher’s Zodiac (2007), a superior dramatization of the murder spree that rocked California in the 1960s and 1970s.

Despite nearly unanimous critical acclaim, Zodiac struggled to find an audience and was unaccountably ignored by the Academy Awards.

“It’s a terrific movie,” he said. “David made a movie that was really great. He’d grown up during that period and been fascinated by the case for years.”

Medavoy admitted that Zodiac wasn’t an easy film to promote, and related that some studio executives suggested it should have been shortened – “not that David would have done it,” he quipped. “In fact, I know he wouldn’t have done it!”

Medavoy, who never had an inclination to direct (“I haven’t got the patience, although I like the idea of learning as many things as I can”) has numerous projects on the horizon, including some he can’t discuss yet and said he still thrives on the challenge of making movies.

“I enjoy it when they’re good,” he said with a laugh. “But I’m lucky. I’ve been part of a real run from 1974 on. That’s how long I’ve been at it. This was a fantasy I’d

had when I was 14 years old, and I’m lucky enough to have lived my fantasy. How lucky can you get?”

In addition, Medavoy has also donated his name and time to numerous charitable and political causes and is a big believer in giving back to the industry and the community at large.

“I think that’s the only reason we’re here. That’s what you do. What are you doing here if not that?” he observed.

“I’ve spent my life doing things that I thought were important, and it’s important to never get bored,” he said. “Find something that makes you constantly grow and learn. Creation is something inside of you, or it isn’t. This is a tough business. Some people can be difficult.”

Having never visited the UNCSA School of Filmmaking or attended RiverRun, he’s eager for the experience.

“I’ve been involved with a lot of films,” he estimated the number at about 320, “and about a third of them are really great. In the final analysis, whatever is said about me it won’t matter when I’m gone. People won’t remember me, but they will remember the films I’ve done.” !

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he animated 1941 classic Dumbo runs just over an hour, and the 2019 live-action clunker Dumbo ( ) runs just under two hours. In other words, in the time it takes to watch the misbegotten new version once, a viewer could have watched the enchanting original twice (hardly a chore) or watched it once and then had time left over to get started on taxes, prick a painful blister, or undertake any other unpleasantry that, on balance, would still prove to be more enjoyable than sitting through this laborious new version.

It’s a shame that the new Dumbo is such a lumbering bore since Disney had mostly been on a roll with its live-action renderings of its animated gems. Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Maleficent and The Jungle Book were all better than they had any right to be — indeed, the only sore spots were those Alice in Wonderland adaptations, with Tim Burton directing the so-so first film and serving as producer on its excruciating follow-up (Alice Through the Looking Glass). Burton is back in the helmer’s chair for Dumbo, but this picture doesn’t even bring to mind those Alice endeavors as much as it recalls Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful, another torturous undertaking that found a formerly exciting and innovative filmmaker (in that case, Sam Raimi) shucking aside all creativity simply to mangle and mutilate a cherished motion picture from yesteryear.

While the 1941 Dumbo opted to anthro-

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pomorphize its animal stars, this new interpretation decides to silence them by either shunting them to the background (Mrs. Jumbo), dismissing them with a fleeting cameo (Timothy Q. Mouse) or deleting them altogether (Mr. Stork and the crows). In their place, Burton and scripter Ehren Kruger (whose credits range from the underrated pair Arlington Road and Ghost in the Shell to the awfulness of The Brothers Grimm and three — count ‘em, three — Transformers flicks) decided that they should instead focus on the human characters, because Lord knows that’s what people really want to see when they attend a movie ostensibly about a flying elephant.

Thus, Dumbo quickly becomes a supporting character in his own story, as the focus shifts to Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell), a returning World War I veteran, and his two children, a son (Finley Hobbins) so nondescript that I wouldn’t even be able to pick him out of a police line-up and a daughter (Nico Parker) so anachronistic and forced that she talks like a contemporary 30-year-old woman rather than a Depression-era preteen. Holt returns from the war to resume his job as a rootin’-tootin’ horseback rider for a circus owned by Max Medici (Danny DeVito), but between Holt losing an arm in battle and Max having sold the horses to make ends meet, the only available post is looking after the elephants. Holt and his kids are especially taken with baby Dumbo, who’s initially the object of scorn but soon becomes a sensation thanks to the oversized ears that allow him to get airborne.

Dumbo’s triumph over his tormentors — and over gravity — is pretty much where the ’41 film ends, but here we’re just getting started. After Dumbo attains celebrity status, he’s noticed by V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), a zillionaire

who enters into a partnership with Max so he can incorporate the circus into his own opulent theme park, Dreamland. Of course, this is just a scam; Vandevere is only interested in the profits he can generate from Dumbo and plans to get rid of everyone else, man (via firing) and beast (a bullet for Mrs. Jumbo) alike. Naturally, it’s up to Holt and his younglings to save the day, although they receive unlikely assistance from Vandevere’s mistress Colette Marchant (Eva Green), a French trapeze artist who develops a conscience quicker than you can utter, “C’est quoi cette merde?”

As expected for a Burton romp, technical values are top-notch, with the director turning to regular collaborators like production designer Rick Heinrichs (Oscar for Sleepy Hollow) and costume designer Colleen Atwood (Oscar for Alice in Wonderland) to punch across his vision. But such visual splendor is all for naught when wrapped around a film as emotionally uninvolving as this one. The CGI Dumbo is adorable enough in design (even if the surrounding effects aren’t as convincing), but there’s no genuine pathos to this rendition since the li’l elephant is mainly used as a prop simply so the human protagonists can all feel a little better about themselves. And what dullards these mortals be — a far cry from the colorful types Burton used to showcase back when he had a propensity to frolic with the freaks (how this movie could have used a Joker or an Edward Scissorhands or even a Pee-wee Herman!). Even the cherished moments from the original that have survived are given no value — the magical “pink elephants” sequence, for instance, has been reconfigured as a blasé circus number.

The performances are mostly fine, with no one ultimately able to escape the crushing weight (heavier than Mrs. Jumbo!) of the worn-out dialogue and banal developments. But special mention should be given to Michael Keaton, who enjoyed a career comeback with his Oscarnominated turn in Birdman and deserved (but didn’t receive) additional nods for his exemplary turns in Spotlight and The Founder. Here, he speaks in a strange, clipped cadence and sports more facial tics and smirks than even Beetlejuice.

Frankly, I didn’t think it was possible for him to give a performance as awful as the one he brandishes here — then again, perhaps he figured it was the only way to stand apart from the numbing homogenization of the rest of this white elephant. !

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HPU Theatre to Perform Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

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he High Point University Department of Theatre and Dance will put its own special twist on one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays. HPU will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” at 7:30 p.m. on April 11-13, 15-18 and 25-27 in the Empty Space Theatre on campus.

The performances are open to the public. Complimentary tickets can be reserved at http://www.highpoint.edu/theatre.

“Our production of ‘Midsummer’ is set in the 1920s or what I’ve described to the cast as the ‘silent movie era,’” says Adjunct Professor Michael Huie, the show’s director. “We are using some of the art deco style of the period to inform the design and some of the physical spirit of actors like Charlie Chaplin to inspire us.”

Condensed from the original text, the show will run under two hours.

One of Shakespeare’s most accessible works, the comedy is set on the eve of

Duke Theseus’ wedding day and a group of less-than-talented actors are preparing a play for the big event. Two young couples run off into a dark forest trying to solve their relationship problems, where they encounter Puck, a fairy who loves to create chaos. The Queen of the Fairies falls in love with a donkey and a playwithin-a-play ensues.

The performances will feature HPU students Patrick Boaz as Theseus/Oberon, Grace Stroud as Hippolyta/Titania, Jake Shores as Egeus/Francis Flute, Henry Heydinger as Demetrius, Demetria Hale as Lysandra, Emma Russell as Hermia, Olivia Scrivener as Helena, Alec Yamartino as Nick Bottom, Madison Steiner as Quince, Rose Bleisner as Snout, Emmie D’Amico as Snug, Jackson Barnes as Starveling, Juliet Jacob as Puck/Philostrate, Sam McGlone as Peaseblossom and Liv Huang as Mustardseed. Hailey Turner is the stage manager. !

NC BIG POUR Craft Beverage Festival to feature JJ GREY & MOFRO and LETTUCE Taking place Sept.

14 at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, the event is organized by nonprofit Support Local Everything with assistance from Catbird Art & Events, LLC and supported by Forsyth County.

The unique event will celebrate the ever-growing popularity of the specialty craft beverage industry.

“Our event will be a full day of fun with beer, coffee, tea & honey tastings along with exciting competitions, industry collaborations, community activities, demos, live music including JJ GREY & MOFRO and LETTUCE, arts & craft vendors, food trucks, an awesome kids’ area & much more! It’s named “Big Pour” for a reaWWW.YESWEEKLY.COM

son!”, said organizer Kristin Schollander Support Local Everything is a WinstonSalem non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness of the importance of supporting and loving all things local. Through this event they will be raising funds for several organizations this year.

For more information about tickets and ongoing event updates visit their website:www.bigpournc.com !

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s a child actor starring in The Rifleman, Johnny Crawford had to memorize lines at a grueling pace. As an adult, he had to memorize lyrics to Jim Longworth the songs he sang Longworth while conducting his at Large own orchestra. Today at age 73, Johnny’s memory skills have been significantly diminished by Alzheimer’s, and the care he receives is expensive.

That’s why his friend and fellow child star Paul Petersen (Jeff on The Donna Reed Show), along with members of Petersen’s support organization, “A Minor Consideration,” started a GoFundMe campaign to lessen the financial burden on Johnny and his wife, Charlotte.

I first met Johnny at the 2014 Western Film Festival and have kept in touch ever since. He and Paul, however, have been friends since 1955 when they were both cast by Walt Disney to be in the original group of Mouseketeers. I spoke with Paul last week about Johnny’s condition, and about the fundraising effort.

Jim: When did you first know that Johnny had Alzheimer’s?

Paul: Last Summer, my wife and I, Tony Dow, Johnny and others were at the Hollywood Museum to honor Annette (Funicello), and we noticed that something was amiss with Johnny. He seemed to be a little confused, but we covered for him because that’s what you do for friends. Later when Charlotte had to put him in a facility, we knew what it was and how severe it was.

Jim: When did you start the GoFundMe campaign?

Paul: Well, we had to get approval from my board of directors, and most importantly we had to get permission from Charlotte because it would be a public affair. She was grateful for the help, and frankly kind of surprised because Johnny had always been the one helping other people, and now, here was the whole bunch of former kid stars taking care of one of their own. So we started the campaign formally about five weeks ago, and it just exploded right out of the gate because people know who Johnny is. He’s like everybody’s brother because we had all watched him grow up on The Rifleman.

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come to the rescue for people in special circumstances. Last fall, for example, following complications from knee surgery, Dawn Wells, star of Gilligan’s Island, was faced with staggering medical bills. Paul and his gang of former child stars contributed to that fund, which raised over $200,000.

Paul: It’s rare when you try to help someone that all of the monies end up going to the person who needs it. GoFundMe did right by Dawn. And while fundraising efforts like those for Johnny and Dawn offer financial assistance, that’s not the main focus of “A Minor Consideration,” a group that Paul and his wife Rana formed in 1991 to advocate for the rights of child actors and offer them guidance and support as they transition into adulthood.

Paul: In too many instances the parents take the money (that kids make).

In fact, in 50% of all the troubles when it comes to high-profile kids, whether it’s sports or music, or the film business, the parents are at fault. They have not prepared the children, and that’s a shame. In other cases, kids are cheated by managers and agents. In the other half of problems, chalk it up to kids who make bad decisions.

Paul knows something about the pitfalls of fame at an early age, and not long after his successful run on The Donna Reed Show, an award-winning former child star took the time to offer him support.

Paul: Mickey Rooney showed up at my front door, barged into my front room, took over my couch, and said, “Paul, you’ve got to get out of town, get your education, and find something else to do because they won’t let you work for 25 years.” And I said, “What the heck are you talking about, Mick? Why are you saying that?” And he said, “Because Paul, it happened to me.” Mickey paid it forward to me, and I have paid it forward by having that same kind of conversation with other prominent kids.

Paul’s pal Johnny Crawford has paid it forward over the years, too, and now, as fans, we can repay Johnny for the great joy he has given us over the years. To donate to the Johnny Crawford Alzheimer’s Fund, visit www.gofundme.com. To learn more about A Minor Consideration, visit www.aminorconsidertation.org. !

JIM LONGWORTH is the host of “Triad Today,” airing on Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. on ABC45 (cable channel 7) and Sundays at 11 a.m. on WMYV (cable channel 15).

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Honor thy mother: The Triad celebrates Earth Day

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lmost 200 countries around the world celebrate Earth Day, which is a day to reflect on our impact on the environment. The Triad will be celebratKatie Murawski ing Earth Day on the first and second week of April with Editor two separate events that will focus on the community and the future of our Mother Earth.

A free and family-friendly Earth Day celebration will be held in Greensboro on April 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Library, located at 1420 Price Park Dr. Before the Earth Day festivities, there will be the Great American Cleanup hosted by Greensboro Beautiful from 9 to 11 a.m.

“The library sponsors [Earth Day] because we foster lifelong learning and we also promote equal and open access to resources,” said environmental resources librarian Melanie Buckingham. “The event is a great celebration of the environmental resources in Greensboro.”

Buckingham said there would be over 50 exhibitors from colleges, nonprofits, businesses and city departments. She said that the Earth Day celebration is a great way for families to learn of the environmental resources available in Greensboro such as the North Carolina Native Plants Society, Guilford County Master Gardeners, the Audubon Society, and the Piedmont Bird Club. Buckingham said there would also be hands-on STEM and science activities for children, a tiny house exhibit, alternative vehicles from the Triangle Electric Vehicle Association, hayrides, face-painting, a nature photo contest, and live animals. Buckingham said she believes that learning to love the earth and environment will make people want to take care of it and protect it.

“It is really about creating those connections to the natural world,” she said. “For our mental well-being, for our physical well-being, we need to re-establish our connection with the natural world.”

The exhibitors include the Haw River State Park, which will be holding an exhibit on snakes; the Greensboro Children’s Museum, which will be handing out “super seedy trail mix;” the Greensboro Transit Authority, which will be showcasing one YES! WEEKLY

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Children playing with balloons at the Earth Day Fair in Winston-Salem of its new electric buses; Greensboro Recycling, which will have its recycling van on display; Get Outdoors: Women on the Water, which will be demonstrating how to use a kayak; the Audobon Society, which will be holding birding activities; and the North Carolina A&T Center for Energy Resources, which will be having a solar energy display at the Earth Day celebration.

Buckingham said that Girl Scouts could earn credit toward some of their badges by attending the Earth Day celebration and that this event is engaging for every age.

“Essentially, [the Earth Day celebration] will give people takeaways about how they can change their actions to have a lighter impact on the earth and make connections with natural resource agencies in our area and have a lot of fun,” she said.

Buckingham stressed that Earth Day is not just one day out of the year and that it should be celebrated every day. She said that the library has outdoor activities and resources that connect back to nature year-round, such as backpacks that can be checked out and used to explore the environment, as well as community nature photography and poetry strolls.

Children and adults celebrate Earth Day in Greensboro “We are losing our connection with the natural world, and hopefully by coming to Earth Day, people can re-establish that,” she said. “Everybody can make a difference in their activities, and I think, sometimes it seems overwhelming, but when you go to an event like Earth Day, you have some a-ha moments. Then it seems like there are some more manageable actions. If everybody did that, it would make a huge difference.”

Buckingham said the event would happen rain or shine, and in the event of rain, the celebration will be held indoors. For more information, visit the website, www. library.greensboro-nc.gov.

In Winston-Salem, The Piedmont Environmental Alliance will hold its annual Earth Day Fair at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on April 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This family-friendly, and free fair will include over 100 exhibitors, children’s

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A squirrel being fed at an Earth Day celebration in Greensboro activities, environmentally-themed demonstrations, music, and a Goodwill Swap Shop.

PEA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to “educate and empower, build community, and inspire action to create a healthier, more economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable community,” wrote PEA’s communications and engagement coordinator Madeline Coffey.

Coffey wrote in an email that the organization provides free educational programming to students at Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Schools that teach math and science skills using hands-on activities and dynamic conversations that “cultivate citizen environmentalists with the tools to support a healthy and sustainable community.”

“Our signature event is the Piedmont Earth Day Fair, which is the largest Earth Day Fair and one-day environmental education event in the region,” Coffey wrote. “The event is free and features fun activities for both kids and adults.”

Coffey said the children’s activities include arts and crafts, dance, face-painting, yoga, and special activities hosted

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The Astronomy Club shows children how to use telescopes that will inspire them to be good stewards of our environment,” Coffey wrote.

She wrote that children who participate in several activities would have an opportunity to win a prize by redeeming their “eco stamp card” at the PEA booth. Those who participated in the Earth Day Art Contest will see their art showcased and a winner will be announced at the fair.

She wrote for the adult attendees, the environmentally-themed demonstrations provide “practical tips for living a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle,” and include backyard beekeeping, every day cleaning with essential oils, and propagation 101.

Coffey said that this year, the fair would have a new site that encourages exploration along four main topic areas: water, waste, air and food.

“We believe this will help community members to make connections between the things they are learning as they wander throughout the fair,” she wrote.

“As always, the fair will be a zero-waste event, which means that no trash cans will be provided for guests and all vendors are required to only use compostable or recyclable materials. We hope this will inspire our guests to reduce waste in their homes and to encourage low waste living in their communities and neighborhoods.”

Coffey said the City of Winston-Salem is a generous sponsor and helps PEA provide

the event free to the community. She also wrote that the city would have a booth at the fair that will inform the community of the city’s sustainable initiatives and efforts. Coffey wrote that PEA is “committed to making Winston-Salem the City of Arts, Innovation, and Sustainability.”

She wrote that the Earth Day Fair works toward accomplishing that goal because it educates and empowers the community to live more sustainably as well as encourages them to demand more sustainable practices from organizations, government agencies, and businesses throughout the Piedmont Triad.

“Recent news has painted a grim portrait of what our future could look like if we continue down this road, but we hope that these horrifying reminders will light a fire in our community to take action to build a more sustainable future,” Coffey wrote. “We hope to see more people than ever at the fair this year who are ready to make changes in their homes, their communities, and in our nation to ensure a bright future for all of us.”

For more information, visit the website www.peanc.org. !

KATIE MURAWSKI is the editor of YES! Weekly. She is from Mooresville, North Carolina and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in film studies from Appalachian State University in 2017.

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AmeriCorps, BCDI celebrates its members on National Service Recognition Day

BY EVELYN MCNEAL The AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connect more than 75,000 adults of all ages and backgrounds with service opportunities in their community. Together, they get things done by strengthening the community, making a difference and igniting the spirit of volunteerism.

Amber Walker is the AmeriCorps program director at Black Child Development Institute in Greensboro and the Spirit of Excellence program. She said the BCDI was founded in 1978 by Greensboro native Sarah Herbin, and the BCDI in Greensboro is one of 20 affiliates of the National Black Child Development Institute. Walker said Herbin was dedicated to giving back to the youth of Greensboro and asked the question, “Who if not us will advocate for our children?”

For 37 years, Walker said that the BCDI fulfilled their commitment to helping the community by recruiting, screening and training members.

“The motto of AmeriCorps is ‘getting things done’ specifically for the community,” she said. “Our members come in with a desire to influence a life, change a community, or build something up, and they do that throughout the year.”

Walker said Black Child Development is a program designed to close the academic and opportunity gap in Greensboro by providing one-on-one tutoring and in-school support at a very low cost to the families. The program trains, and matches members to serve as tutors to at-risk students from Title I public elementary or charter schools with help from AmeriCorps and the Spirit of Excellence members, who work with BCDI staff throughout the school year. Walker said these members include about 20 students that tutor twice a week for an hour each time.

“Over the summer, they provide a Freedom School, which is basically a literacybased summer program to prevent summer slide,” Walker said. “Summer slide is when kids forget or don’t practice the things they learned in the grade they just finished.”

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Broderick Johnson tutoring children after school for AmeriCorp’s Spirit of Excellence program and Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro for people to give back in communities across the country.

“It was really a chance to give them a shout out and let them know we appreciate them, we see them, and that the work they do is valid and inspiring,” Walker said.

Walker said the BCDI received a Proclamation signed by the Mayor recognizing that Greensboro acknowledges National Service Recognition Day on April 2. Walker said she is also waiting to hear back from the Greensboro City Council about receiving a certificate of recognition for the Spirit of Excellence Team. Walker said with more awareness about the program and service opportunities, AmeriCorps and the BCDI can make an even larger impact in the community.

“There is so much need in the Triad-from helping combat homelessness to helping at-risk youth,” Walker said.

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lege students from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University. Walker said these students are given a modest stipend and an education reward, upon the completion of the program. “[The members] serve as a role model, and another caring adult in their life in the daily afterschool and in-school program,” Walker said.

She said the students in the program serve as tutors and role models who interact hands-on with the students they tutor. They volunteer at the Greensboro Recreation center located on West Gate City Boulevard as well as other locations in the Triad.

The students work very well with the children and are passionate about making a change in their community. The children are tutored from first through fifth grade, and the program also serves children in kindergarten through 12th

grade. Broderick Johnson is an afterschool tutor with AmeriCorps and BCDI. He said the reason why he joined the program is to get rid of the stigma that African American children are “bad and can’t be taught.”

Some of the challenges Johnson has faced working with AmeriCorps and BCDI are trying to get other people to believe that the program makes a difference. He is one of the thousands of AmeriCorps members who are passionate about making a change in their communities.

“I recommend that other people sign up to work with AmeriCorps because you change someone’s life,” Johnson said.

For more information about AmeriCorps and the Black Child Development Institute, visit the websites www. blackchilddevelopment.org and www. nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/what-americorps. !

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Hemp products en vogue: Opportunity and considerations *Editor’s note: This article was edited due to its length. To read the full version, visit www.yesweekly. com We are amid an explosion in hempbased products, including those that Charles Freeman contain CBD extracts.

In my opinion, the Contributor trend is about to get even larger. In December, the Farm Bill legalized hemp and opened the door for the industry to expand rapidly. Suddenly, we are seeing “CBD sold here” signs everywhere. As distribution channels and accessibility increases, consumption will likely improve.

More and more people hear about it and decide to give it a try. But another question comes into play, what exactly are you buying?

But first, let’s look at accessibility. The current market penetration is not as deep as you might think from the neon signs and flags. CVS just signed a distribution deal with a marijuana company to offer hemp-derived products in over 800 stores. CVS is selling CBD creams, sprays, and lotions in eight states including California, Illinois, Colorado, and Alabama.

With a powerhouse like CVS offering CBD products, I expect more and more chains to follow suit quickly.

Regulations have been cumbersome and confusing. Plus, enforcement of even stated guidelines has been sparse. Many companies are willing to risk prosecution to take advantage of the hot trend, so they are putting out products as quickly as possible. As a consumer, it is important to know what you are buying.

One challenge in the industry right now is that some of the products are not always consistent with the claims on the label. For instance, products are being tested, and the results sometimes show significantly more CBD or significantly less CBD than what is stated on the packaging. There may also be claims about unsubstantiated health benefits. The FDA has really come down on that particular issue and sent numerous warning letters over the last two years. Interestingly, cancer is one of the qualifying conditions that allow people to buy medical marijuana in many states. However, symptom relief and shrinking tumors are very different things. But, you can see how easily one could get confused. The bottom line is to WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM

understand regulations surrounding hemp CBD production, manufacturing, and retail are still being drafted. And now the FDA is in transition, so some near-term clarity could be elusive.

With Scott Gottlieb stepping down as FDA chief this month, uncertainty surrounds the fate of guidelines for the usage of CBD in food or beverages. The FDA regulates the ingredients within products that are sold in the U.S. The FDA has committed to reviewing its policy and clarifying language regarding CBD’s use as a dietary supplement.

The scheduled hearings were for April.

But with the unexpected departure of Gottlieb, these decisions could be put on hold. Ned Sharpless has been named as Gottlieb’s replacement. Sharpless seems to hold the same views regarding Gottlieb’s mission to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes and curb teen vaping, so he may be open to following the scheduled hearings on CBD usage guidelines.

I think the monumental shift in policy by legalizing hemp puts incredible pressure on the FDA to solidify rules as quickly as possible. Federal legalization has been a tremendous hurdle for companies interested in pursuing products based from hemp and marijuana. For hemp products, this hurdle is now removed, and more states are considering passing recreational marijuana usage laws. New Jersey, New York, and Illinois could be the next three.

Industry giant, Coco-cola, denied rumors that they were exploring a CBDinfused beverage in October 2018. At that point, however, CBD derived from hemp was illegal - but now it is not. Given public interest, I would be shocked if major food and beverage manufacturers were NOT investigating hemp-based CBD products.

So, I’m sure the FDA is feeling pressure to clarify the rules.

Therefore, while there could be a short delay given a transition period for leadership at the FDA, I think the new guidelines regarding hemp-based CBD as a dietary supplement and isolate will be established within 2019. !

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here’s nothing quite like staring down your 50th birthday and having someone you love die to make you realize that this, as they say, is not a dress John Adamian rehearsal. The New @johnradamian York-based singer/ songwriter Roger Street Friedman got Contributor some nudges from the cosmos along those lines about a dozen years ago. Within a short span of years, in his late 40s, Friedman became a parent and lost both of his own parents. It drove home the idea that time is precious and fleeting, and that if one has dreams to pursue, now is the time to pursue them. That spurred him to return to music, something he had focused on in his 20s, and it also became something of a theme to his new songs.

Friedman, who will perform at Greens-

boro’s Common Grounds on Monday, April 8, has released two full-length records in recent years, and he’s getting to work on another. Songs like “Everyday,” off of Shoot the Moon, from 2017, are very clearly about that seize-the-day ethos. With a bouncy acoustic folk-rock backing propelled by 16th notes on a banjo and a melodicism that brings to mind Paul Simon or Mumford & Sons, Friedman sings about living with all his might and making the most of every day. In its own way, it’s a song about the importance of making music as a way of expressing one’s connection with the world.

“All and all there’s just one choice: make a joyful noise,” he sings.

I spoke with Friedman last week by phone from his home on Long Island in advance of his string of dates down the Southeast.

In addition to the urgency of tackling one’s life goals, Friedman has also found current events and the debate about immigration and asylum-seekers to be a subject of interest. His most recent single “Sun Never Sets” is a classic bit of

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inspirational protest-minded folk about the American dream, about the ideals of liberty and equality and about the role that immigrants have played in shaping the fabric of life in the United States from the very beginning.

“I wrote that with two co-writers down in Nashville,” said Friedman of the new song.

“It’s based on my grandfather’s story. He came over in 1907. Basically, he came here by himself, a sailed-across-the-ocean kind of thing. He came from Eastern Europe.

We’re not sure if it was Poland or Russia, but the borders were kind of fluid back then.”

“The idea was kind of to tell his story, but also to make it more broad, about the American dream, how the Statue of Liberty is an inspiration to people all over the world. And we’re basically a nation of immigrants. No matter how long you’ve been here, you came from somewhere else, unless you’re Native American.”

The video features archival footage of different groups coming to American shores and borders, from over the past 80 years or so; some were welcomed at the port, others detained or turned away.

“The message I was trying to convey in the video is that the people that came decades ago, those people are no different than the people coming today, and they faced the same kinds of prejudice,” Friedman said.

What’s more, he said, if the generations of Germans, Irish, Italians, Eastern European Jews, Chinese, Japanese and others — waves of immigrants that went on to enrich America’s cultural and economic life — had been met with the levels of hostility and government opposition, many of them would have perished in their homelands.

Faced with the frustration of bringing about change in the political arena, Friedman said he was compelled to make music.

“As one individual you feel kind of powerless, so the only thing I could do is use whatever talent I have to try and spread the word,” Friedman said. “It’s sort of a message of love.”

The power of love to bring about change is another recurring theme for Friedman.

His song “Tidal Wave” — which simmers with gospel energy, complete with organ, horns and fervent backing vocals — is about a sort of cataclysmic transformation that’s brought about by a tidal wave of love, one that’s so powerful it wipes the slate clean and brings about a new day.

Another song, “Gentle Love of a Mother,” is about the ways that love outlives us and gets carried on, replicated and expanded from one generation to the next. It’s genetics — our parents and grandparents live on in us — but it’s also about memory and behavior, in that we learn to be more compassionate loving people by their examples, presumably.

Friedman’s songs aren’t all feel-good anthems of unrelenting positivity. He sometimes sings about time and change and the ways that life can zoom by and leave us feeling like aliens on our own home turf. But even when he’s getting wistful Friedman sings with an earthy sweetness that can bring to mind Jackson Browne, the Avett Brothers, the Wallflowers, Phosphorescent, or Little Feat, with that mix of folk, blues, bayou soul, country, and a dash of Tex-Mex. And Friedman has gotten to work with some first-rate musicians from those fields. Singer Amy Helm adds backing vocals on a few tracks off Shoot the Moon, and multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell has worked with Friedman in the past and is set to produce his next album.

Changing the world through music might seem like an unrealistic goal in 2019. But Friedman zeros in on something he’s seen elsewhere, something that might be more humble and attainable. He’s witnessed the artists he admires radiate a kind of joy through playing music, communicating with audiences and making people happy.

It’s simple, but it’s meaningful.

Writing music is, for Friedman, a way of connecting with something bigger than himself.

“It’s tapping me on the shoulder,” he said. “My job is to try and follow it.” !

JOHN ADAMIAN lives in Winston-Salem, and his writing has appeared in Wired, The Believer, Relix, Arthur, Modern Farmer, the Hartford Courant and numerous other publications.

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Toothsome cuts teeth Cutting teeth from their origins as a Cure cover act to a full-blown “dark pop” band, Toothsome, a new group from seasoned dudes, will play on April 14 as part of the Ethan Archer benefit at Lucky’s in Katei Cranford Greensboro.

“We all share the intense feeling that Contributor life without playing music would be a damn shame,“ said Tom Sowders the “Robert Smith” of the group He’s joined by former Alli with an I bandmate, bassist Rylan Eshelman, Basement Life guitarist Eric Mann (who’s still reeling from the Kudzu Wish reunion,) drummer Lyle Collins from Amish Jihad, and A/V enthusiast Melvyn Brown. The lineup should sound familiar to Ace’s Basement heads or old tavern rats.

“I’m a reptilian calculator-brain who’s been waiting years and years to play music with these gentlemen,” Sowders said of the quintet, “they are far more talented than I am.”

Their beginning was modest. “We were listening to the Cure for inspiration,” he explained, “then we figured—let’s not just listen to them, let’s become them.”

And so they did. For one-night during Raleigh’s annual “Great Cover-Up” series.

“I was Robert, and I giggled a lot—that’s how I do my Robert Smith impression,” Sowders admitted, “I giggle like a child.”

Whether that giggle is actually Sowders doing Smith, or being himself, remains unclear.

For fellas formed from a goth band, Toothsome is a bunch of jokers. Or perhaps, it’s just Sowders, or that jokes are likely territory in a band that’s 80% dad. “Four of the five of us are dads. It gives us power,” Sowders professed.

“But see, I got that streak of eccentric creativity that I hope is of some value,” he added with some seriousness. “That’s what I bring to the table, and it’s hopefully only like 45% annoying.”

Dads or not, with members splintered between Greensboro, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh, a power source is necessary to uphold in their long-distance relationship.

“It’s a challenge that demonstrates how much we value this amazing gift of being able to create together,” Sowders said straight-up. “It forces us to make the most of practice.”

“We also share a lot of files,” Sowders explained of how technology bridges the distance.

“Like last week I found myself laying down vocals in my kitchen [in Raleigh] to a new song from Eric with my mobile recording set up,” he continued. “Now the band has the recording, and we’ll practice, and hopefully get it together enough to play it in Greensboro.”

It’s a true Triangle-to-Triad connection— complete with self-deprecation and a Greensboro show in an unexpected venue.

The upcoming show will be at a skate shop; it’s fitting. Toothsome’s first round of non-Cure performances took place at a record store and a circus arts studio. Their

first Greensboro experience was at a bike shop.

“Most of us grew up as lil’ punk rockers bopping around basement spaces,” Sowders explained of their affinity to offthe-wall spaces.

“There was a time when I actively hated stages. I still prefer floors,” he admitted. “A musical performance should be a transaction, not just a delivery. And since it’s a transaction of energy, we should be on equal footing.”

That energy is matched by the flavor in their songs, which range from “poppy and simple and in major keys,” to “rhythmically dynamic,” and mid-tempo.

“We sound like a soup made from the Cure, Protomartyr, and The National,” Sowders mused. “Plus, a pinch of Bear vs.

Shark,” Sowders added, alluding to his constant hunger for “soup metaphors.”

Jokes aside, Sowders is serious when it comes to their future. “Frankly, we want to make a great record,” he said.

Though now on the menu, a fresh EP wasn’t always the intention. Initially, the band was merely taking advantage of practicing at the On Pop of the World Col-

lective recording studio. But now, they’re self-releasing a 7-inch record, with a string of spring shows booked from Greensboro to the coast—including a special release party in May with the Dinwiddies.

“As the blossoms blossom accordingly,” so does Toothsome.

They’re not alone. “A lot of excellent bands are scattered across the road from Winston to Raleigh,” Sowders said regarding the North Carolina bands with whom they’re excited to play in the coming weeks.

“This is the golden age, I tell you,” he added, reverent in his band being apart. !

KATEI CRANFORD is a Triad music nerd who hosts the Tuesday Tour Report, a radio show that runs like a mixtape of bands playing NC, 5-7pm on WUAG 103.1fm.

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Calling all comic book lovers! The Twin City Comic Con is coming to the Triad for the second year in a row on April 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Millennium Center, located at 101 W. 5th St. in WinstonSalem.

The Twin City Comic Con is a familyfriendly convention that showcases comic books, art and costumes. The Millennium Center will be beautifully decorated and will make all guest feel like they are stepping into the comic book world.

There will be different vendors and collectors for guest to buy souvenirs from and guests will be able to meet others that share the love of comics.

This event is organized by Bret Parks, owner of Ssalefish Comics, who said the main focus of this convention is to expose everyone to different comics and toys offered. For a first-timer, Parks said it would be a lot to take in, but he advises to “try to stay on track and make sure you are able to see everything and explore. Most importantly, have fun.”

“The attendees are in charge of what goes on during the convention,” Parks said. “We are here to expose them to the comic book world.”

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best known for her role as Alpha 5 in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Also attending is Shane Davis (New York Times Bestseller, comic book artist and writer); Richard Case (creator of Doom Patrol); Rob Potchak and Bill Parker (creators of Junior High Horrors); Karl Waller (comic book artist); Chris Giarrusso (creator of GMan); Brian Smith (writer for Spiderman), and so many more.

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Other events include a live DJ, autographs from the special guest and pictures with the artists. There will also be prizes given away to attendees during the event.

There are two ticket options for this event: the standard admission, which is $5, and the deluxe admission, which is $10. Deluxe admission includes early entry and an exclusive comic book that was made specifically for the Twin City Comic Con. Kids ages 12 and under get in for free.

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The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed project to construct a connector road using Peters Creek Parkway to tie Broad Street to the Business 40 improvements project, currently under construction, near the BB&T Ballpark. The Broad Street Connector project will create more efficient street connections to help manage future traffic volumes on Broad Street and adjacent streets.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m. in the Centenary United Methodist Church auditorium located at 646 West 5th Street in Winston-Salem.

The public may drop in at any time during the meeting hours. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and listen to comments regarding the project. Please note that no formal presentation will be made. The opportunity to submit comments will also be provided at the meeting or by phone, email or mail by May 13, 2019. Comments received will be taken into consideration as the project develops.

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Secondly, I don’t think they understand the pressure on straight single women to look young and beautiful. Thirdly, I think my friends should support me in my decisions even if they don’t agree with them. Am I wrong? — Upset I’m 55. Eventually, if a man catcalls me, I’ll go over and give him a dollar.

So I do understand the desire for

dermatological intervention — in lieu of a little windup thingy behind your neck that you could crank to tighten the face flesh. That said, your friends probably feel they have a right (and maybe even a mandate) to tell you what to do — probably because they’re trying to look out for you. The problem is, criticizing people doesn’t make them want to change; it makes them want to clobber the person doing the criticizing. And this seems to be the case whether that person is giving unsolicited advice to a friend or muttering “Dude...seriously on the 24-pack of doughnuts?” to that stout stranger in the supermarket.

This happens because our brain’s threat response system is a little primitive. A central player in it is the amygdala — a pair of lima bean-shaped neuron clusters — which makes split-second decisions about whether we’re in danger. Unfortunately, to your amygdala, an attack is an attack — which is to say, a verbal attack triggers the same bodily responses as a physical attack. Your adrenaline surges, your heart pumps like crazy, and blood gets shunted away from your reasoning center and to your extremities. This gets you into the

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perfect bodily state to bolt or punch your attacker in the nose — a state that’s not exactly helpful for one’s social survival.

Tell your busybody friends that it means a lot that they care about you, but that their context — as two nesting lesbians — is not your context as a single straight woman careening toward 50.

Set a boundary: Explain that you want their advice on your appearance only if you ask for it. You could also ask them to be supportive of you — even if they aren’t on board with the steps you’re taking — simply on the grounds that you’re trying to improve yourself and go after what you want. It’s nice when your photo on a dating site makes some man reminisce about a classic beauty from his youth — but not when it’s his grandma’s prized Hermes alligator clutch.

WORST-CHASE SCENARIO

I’m a guy, and I’ve noticed that many women (at cafes, etc.) give me flirtatious looks, suggesting they’re interested in me, yet they never approach me. Why don’t they just come over and say hi and get my number and call me or message me? — Annoyed It isn’t hard to get a woman to chase you. Just grab her purse and take off down the street.

However, as a dude, if you’re looking for dates or a relationship, you should plan on doing the chasing rather than the waiting.

“Males chase/females choose” evolved to

be kind of a thing across species — those in which the females get stuck with the greater share of child production and caretaking (“parental investment,” in anthro terms). As evolutionary scientists Peter K. Jonason and Norman Li explain (in their research on playing hard to get), “the sex that bears the greater obligation to offspring is the more choosy sex (females in most species) and will put the opposite sex (usually males) through ‘tests’ for access.”

Keep in mind that many men will have sex with a woman they aren’t all that interested in simply because she pursues them. (In guy terms: “My wrist is tired.

You’ll do.”) In line with this, Jonason and Li’s research finds that women benefit from playing hard to get in a way men do not. A woman who refrains from pursuing a man “may increase her perceived value” in his eyes and motivate him to work harder to pursue her. “In contrast,” they write, “men who limit their availability may pay heavier costs than women will through the loss of potential mating opportunities.” As for what this means for you, waiting for women to ask for your digits and blow up your phone with calls and texts is a fantastic idea — if your mail comes addressed to Chris Hemsworth, 26 Movie Star Avenue. !

GOT A problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com) © 2019 Amy Alkon Distributed by Creators.Com.

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