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LET’S HEAR IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SMART DELIVERIES STUDENT TRIO CREATES SOFTWARE FOR UNIVERSITY DINING. . . . 5
SETTING THE BARRE
ADIOS, AG! Picture a smaller AG, broad and brazen in stature with a force of life no other toddler could rival. In short, a somewhat shorter version of myself today. Growing up in a rural area, I had plenty of room to roam. And roaming in a battery-powered Little Tykes dark green jeep was how I spent most of my time. Off a childish, light-hearted whim I took a notion to “Jeep” down to my grandmother’s house - about fourth of a mile away - for snacks and a hug. Unbeknownst to me, 3-yearolds have no business riding toys on a two lane highway. I was stopped, slighty before reaching my destination, by my father, clad only in his whitey tighties and loafers, and dragged the long way back home. My mother was awaiting me in the front yard with a switch in her hand and a look in her eye. The situation wasn’t what I wanted, but I felt safe back at home. I tell this story to say it’s applicable to my time spent in Florence. SET readers, this is my last issue. I’m on the road to Oxford, Mississippi to pursue a master’s degree in journalism at Ole Miss. I know, I know. But, Roll Tide. I never called Florence home, but as I set out on a new journey I feel my heart tug at the mention of leaving what eventually became home - the Shoals. Just as dad dragged me back home at age 3, I know I’ll be pulled back into the loving embrace of the Tennessee River and its accompanying beauties. My venture with SET has been an
BARRE-BASED WORKOUTS TAKE FITNESS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. . . 7
ROCK THE SOUTH GIVES BACK LOCAL MUSIC FEST DONATES PROCEEDS TO AREA ORGS. . . . . . . . 8
TIME TO GET AMPED THERE’S A WHOLE LOTTA FESTIVALS GOING DOWN. . . . . . . . . 10-13
A LOCAL TAKE ON FARM TO TABLE EXCHANGING STORE BOUGHT PRODUCE FOR FRESH. . . . . . . . . . . 15 opportunity of a lifetime. I’ve had the chance to meet many wonderful people through the storytelling process. I’ve helped others hone their creative process, and in return they’ve helped me refocus mine. The SET contributors I’ve had the privelege of working with have taught me life-changing qualities like tenacity, patience and, honestly, how to let go and live a little. I know the magazine will continue to rise to the apex of regional publications as long as these hardworking contributors are digging deeper in the community and continuing to enrich the lives of those in the Shoals. I love you guys a bushel and a peck. I’ve formed friendships with my co-workers and learned much about media and marketing processes. Thanks for giving this writer a chance to be an editor for a great company, Listerhill. Please welcome my successor with open arms, SET family. And, finally, thank you for believing in me.
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SHEFFIELD IS BACK ONCE GHOST TOWN SPARKS A REVOLUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CALENDAR WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22
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FATHER’S DAY FUNNIES THIS YEAR, THE JOKE IS ON DAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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SET CONTRIBUTORS ASHLEY REMKUS Cherokee, AL
SARAH EMERSON Hamilton, AL
COURTNEY TULLY Rogersville, AL
ASHLEY GRAVES Athens, AL
DANIEL PEREZ
Mons, Belgium
WESLEY HOPKINS Florence, AL
WILL COREY
Florence, AL
SPENCER BROOKS
LEXI PECK
ALLIE SOCKWELL
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Columbia, TN
Lawrenceburg, TN
ISAAC NORRIS
SAMUEL SATTERFIELD
DEAN ARNOLD
Hubbertville, AL
Florence, AL
Cairo, MS
REBEKAH MILWEE Gilroy, CA
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California represents 18.2% of all angel investments.
25% of startup founders are between the age of 20-34.
SMART DELIVERIES STUDENT TRIO CREATES SOFTWARE FOR UNIVERSITY DINING A dream of making on-campus dining more convenient was just a “crazy thought” for three 20-somethings before they took their startup idea to UNA’s business Generator. But now, Thomas Doherty, Nick Hagin and Alex Parmley have the attention of the university’s administration and a proposal for starting an on-campus delivery service powered through an app that can accept Dining Dollars as payment. “Picture an Uber that delivers your food but your college tuition paid for it,” said Parmley, 20, of Athens. “If you’re a student studying at the library but don’t want to stop your train of thought even though you’re hungry, with our business idea you can pull up an app on your phone, order your food and another student will bring it to you.” The trio is developing the software for an app called Qwyx. They presented the idea during UNA’s 3-day Startup April 10. Because of the interest the initial presentation sparked with UNA President Ken Kitts and Vice President for Student Affairs David Shields, Doherty, Hagin and Parmley had a second meeting with the administration April 19. “When I heard this idea, I was intrigued and thought it really had some potential for providing more convenience for our students,” Shields said. “Right now the university is in the midst of changing food service vendors, but I have promised the guys I will set them up to talk with the management staff of our new provider as soon as we get the contract signed and sealed.” This summer, Chartwells will take over campus dining services, which previously has been contracted with Sodexo. Doherty, 21, of Decatur, said the trio hopes to have the delivery service up and running as early as this fall, if
to college after seeing the startup opportunities the business world has to offer.
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(FROM LEFT)THOMAS DOHERTY, NICK HAGIN AND ALEX PARMLEY the new provider is on board. “We’re just kids who had an idea from a crazy thought, met the right people and ran with it,” said Doherty, who’s been studying entrepreneurship at Auburn University but decided to take a semester off to work on the business plan. “This is a software startup that began in December and it’s kind of scaled pretty fast.” If the business becomes successful at UNA, Doherty said he hopes it will begin taking off on other campuses as well. “We would strictly be selling the software, but it’s something we can really make work for different colleges,” he said, adding that decisions about hiring students to make the deliveries would be negotiated with the universities and their food service providers.
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“This is exactly the kind of thing we hope will happen with the business Generator,” Shield said.
“If you’re going to train people to be entrepreneurs, we need to help them try to put their ideas in to action.” The Generator, located at 204 Tuscaloosa St. in Florence, is open to all students. Those accepted are provided with collaborative workspace, mentoring from faculty and business professionals, and learn skills in problem solving and money management. Mitch Hamm, the former director of Alabama Technology Network, directs the Generator. Because Hagin, 21, is a UNA student, the trio was able to grow and develop the idea through the Generator. “The materialistic things like computers we had access to at the Generator didn’t mean as much as having a mentor there to get our minds straight when we were talking about ideas,” said Hagin, a Geographic Information Systems major. “I’m really thankful for the guidance and mentoring we got from Mitch.” Parmley said he decided not to go
“One thing I would tell anybody is to do a summer startup in their lifetime,” he said. It’s something that everybody needs to experience. It’s one of those things that even if it failed, you know you started something. It’s a learning experience you can’t replace.” Doherty said he’s learned more working on the startup and taking advantage of the Generator than he has studying in the classroom. “This is real-time experience,” he said. Parmley said the teamwork experience the trio gained has been vital to their success thus far. “Thomas is the heart being face and voice of our company, I’m the brain that got us through the blueprints and logistics, and Nick is the lungs that keep us running,” Parmley said. “Teamwork is what you have to have for success.” Hagin said he hopes other young people will be inspired if the trio’s plan becomes successful. “I don’t think our generation is as innovative as we can be,” he said. “Since we grew up with so many new technologies, we should be the most likely to come up with good ideas. I wish more of us were business oriented and innovative in our thinking.”
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Pure Barre is the largest barre franchise in N. America.
Muscle tissue burns 15 times as many calories as fat.
SETTING THE BARRE BARREBASED WORKOUTS TAKE FITNESS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL SYNCHRONIZED IDENTICAL TWIN NOT REQUIRED. It’s summertime and that means sunny days, vacations, cool local festivals, and cold treats. Unfortunately, it also means something else: beach bodies. Many of us have had to put off workouts because of work, school, commitments, etc. We have kept telling ourselves that there is still time and we’ll get around to it tomorrow or next week. Sadly, time has run out. But, never fear! There is a new craze in town and it goes by one name: barre. Barre classes are ballet inspired workouts that are changing the way we approach fitness. Most classes involves stretches using, you gussed it, a ballet bar. Depending on what kind of barre workout you are doing, the class can involve cardio, yoga, palates, and even dance. Barre comes in many different forms, such as Pure Barre, Barre3, The Daily Method, Cardio Barre, Beyond Barre, and more. However, the one of the more popular and fastest growing versions of this craze is Barre Amped. Barre Amped gets it’s name because it takes classic barre moves and “amps them up with power, precision, and focused intensity”. Barre Amped
is a dance based barre class that also integrates the use of palates, yoga, and orthopedic stretching in their method. It focuses on small, isolated movements with deeply held and challenging postures. Barre Amped works the body to lengthen tight muscles, burn fat, and increase your metabolism. Laura Sherrill, a Barre Amped instructor at Allegro Dance & Fitness in Florence is a strong believer in the method this style of barre provides. “I have a background in dance and fitness but have always hated working out. When I took my first barre class, I became instantly hooked!” So who can take a Barre Amped class? According to Laura: anyone. “Barre methods are great for any skill level, whether you are at the top of your fitness game or can barely hold a plank you can do barre.” You may be thinking, “Wow, this workout seems too easy! This must be too good to be true”. If you are, think again. When you go to any version of the barre workout classes, you are going to work your body. Expect to sweat, push yourself, and feel the burn of a good workout. “I freaking loved my experience.
It is such a unique class in that you feel challenged but you don’t feel like you are having to force your body to do something,” says Barre Amped veteran Victoria Smallwood. “They encourage breaks during our sessions, but even more so they encourage you to bounce back from the break and push yourself. I have always felt uplifted and encouraged during barre classes!” But, just like with any other workout, the benefits are worth the work you put in. By committing to a barre style class, many clients experience weight loss, greater muscle definition, and have built strength. “I’ve been an instructor for almost 3 years now” says Laura, “and it’s so empowering seeing not only my own self and body change but my clients.” “I had never felt so comfortable with my body until I started doing barre,” says avid Barre3 fan Alexis Esneault, “I was a swimmer when I was younger but barre is the first workout I have ever been passionate about and I hope to open my own barre studio once I graduate from law school.” Want to try it? If you want to #ShakeToChange and try Barre Amped, Allegro offers classes 2-3
times a day Monday – Thursday and once daily Friday & Saturday at times that you can fit into your busy schedule. The cost of one class is $10, however if you end up getting addicted (like many others have in the past), Allegro runs a special for the first five classes for new clients, and there are additional discounts available if you continue long term. There are also classes offered for the other types of barre methods in our area. Studio 180 in Huntsville offers a wide variety of Barre Amped courses focusing on from cardio to fat burning to even muscle toning and balance. There are also several locations for Pure Barre in more metropolitan areas such as Huntsville, Birmingham, Memphis, and Chattanooga. However, if you want to try any version of this workout out at home first or cannot make it to a location, there are also online options so you can get fit at your convenience. Once you start, you’ll be beach body ready in no time.
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RTS has given back more than $200,000 locally.
ROCK THE SOUTH GIVES BACK LOCAL MUSIC FEST DONATES PROCEEDS TO AREA ORGS April 27, 2011 is a day Alabama will never forget. Tornadoes ripped across the state, took lives and shredded familiar things into pieces. During the past five years of overcoming the tragedy, communities have come together and continue to bring out the best in everyone. That especially can be said for those in Cullman County, where EF2 and EF4 tornadoes devastated much of the landscape that day. When Hanceville native Shane Quick coined the idea to create Rock the South music festival in 2012, he wanted it to be a celebration of people helping people in a time of need. Originally, it was intended to be a one-year celebration of recovery from that horrific day; however, Rock the South has continued to expand and become a celebration of what the Cullman area has to offer. As the two-day music festival blossomed, Quick stayed true to that same theme: focusing on those who help people in need, day in and day out. The concert has seen country artists Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt and many more take the stage. Since the inaugural event, Rock the South has continued to be an important community partner, giving more than $200,000 to local and regional charities. “In 2011, a tornado came through the South and
$15,000 WAS GIVEN TO THE LINK OF CULLMAN COUNTY TO HELP FIGHT LOCAL POVERTY. brought out the best in all of us,” Quick said. “That’s why we give money, every year, to the organizations that help people.” One of the organizations that has benefited from the generosity is The Link of Cullman County. The nonprofit received $15,000 from the festival proceeds last year. The Link is a faith-based organization that supports the needs of local citizens and is focused on helping the poor and vulnerable overcome the barriers of poverty. The organization offers goal-setting, career advising, financial counseling, literacy programs, GED classes and English-second-language courses. “We’re very grateful to Rock the South,” executive director Dawn Owens said. “When one life is changed, the entire community can be changed.” Because of the donation, Owens said the organization was able to provide programs to people in the Cullman area to overcome the barriers they face when trying to find employment. No White Flags For Cancer and Children’s Hospital of Alabama also received a $15,000 donation. “Giving back is in our blood,” Quick said.
The tradition will continue June 3-4 as the southeast’s fastest growing country music festival returns to Heritage Park in Cullman. Multi-platinum superstars Florida-Georgia Line will headline the event. The duo is riding a wave of success into 2016, with three consecutive No. 1 hits, “Sippin’ on Fire,” “Sun Daze” and “Dirt.” The group’s latest album soared to a No. 1 debut on the all-genre Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The band also has brought in two ACM awards – Vocal Duo of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year. Set to join them are Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, John Michael Montgomery, Kelsea Ballerini and others. Two-day general admission tickets are $79. They can be purchased at www.rockthesouth.com. Platinum, VIP and Ultimate VIP tickets are sold out.
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32 million ppl attend at least one music festival a year. Pilgrimage Music Festival 2016 Pilgrimage Music Festival is a music and cultural festival in Franklin, Tennessee. The festival’s first year was “amazing,” said co-founder Kevin Griffin, but he has plans for an even better second year. Pilgrimage Music Festival 2016 will be held Sept. 24-25 at the Park at Harlindsdale and include popular alternative rock bands Beck, Violent Femmes, Cake, and City and Colour as well as country headliners Kacey Musgraves and Margo Price.
Imagine Festival 2016 Imagine Music Festival started in Atlanta in 2014 in the newly renovated Historic Fourth Ward Park and the adjacent Masquerade Park, where its turnout revealed a strong desire for an electronic dance music festival in the Atlanta EDM?? community. This year, the event will be held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It will be made of five stages: a main aquatic stage, a live stage, house stage, a drum and bass
stage and a “silent disco.” Imagine Festival prides itself on making available more than live music. Imagine Festival will be home to rides, circus acts, aquatic activities and a “transformational village with yoga, meditation, flow art, drum circles, workshops, art and expanded experiences,” according to a May 10 post on the festival’s Facebook page. Headliners of IMF 2016 include Benny Benassi, Borgore, Dillon Francis, Nero, Gramatik and Showtek. The event will be held Aug. 26-28.
The Wrecking Ball 2016 The Wrecking Ball ATL started one year ago as a celebration for the 25th anniversary of The Masquerade, an Atlanta music venue and the heart of the Atlanta punk and hardcore scene. This year, the festival is back, boasting more than 60 bands, including Dinosaur Jr. and iconic punk and hardcore bands Thursday, American Football, Motion City Soundtrack, and AntiFlag. Legendary alternative rock band Piebald is reuniting to play at the event. Fans are “most excited” about The Wrecking Ball, more
On average, people travel 903 miles to go to a festival. than Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, according to a poll taken in March by Substream Magazine. Tickets went on sale April 1 for $110. The event will be held on Aug. 13 and 14 at The Masquerade. A “pre-party” will be held Aug. 12.
Warped Tour 2016 The Warped Tour has traveled across the United States and Canada since 1995, growing into one of the most iconic concerts in the rock music community. This year, the tour that was once mostly comprised of punk bands will be headlined by an eclectic assortment of performers, including Old Wounds, Yellowcard, Every Time I Die, Good Charlotte, 3OH!3, Less Than Jake, Waka Flocka Flame, New Found Glory, Reel Big Fish, Sum 41 and Against The Current. This one day rock blowout will reach every corner of the United States this summer with over 40 dates. Catch the tour in Nashville on June 29 or in Atlanta on June 30. Tickets run about $50 which means you can see this tour for less than a dollar per band.
SO, WHERE EXACTLY SHOULD FOLKS IN OUR AREA GO? HOW ABOUT SOME INFO ON SOME NEARBY SHOWS? WHO'S PLAYING??
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Bonnaroo is the size of 375 football fields.
BONNAROO 2016 What is it?
The largest outdoor festival in North America. Bonnaroo is a four day, annual music festival held in Manchester, Tennessee at the Great Stage Park, a 700-acre farm.
When is it? June 9-12
Who's playing?
Pearl Jam, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers and many more. A full list can be found at bonnaroo.com.
What all do I need?
Aside from a ticket, you will need a few things to make the experience comfortable. Bonnaroo is a place for campers, so to achieve the full experience, be sure to bring a tent or a camper to stay on the premises. (If camping isn’t your thing, Bonnaroo offers hotel packages with the Residence Inn and Embassy Suites.) Along with the essential needs for
camping, such as food, water, etc., festivalgoers should be aware of the weather. The event will be during the summer, light clothing, sunscreen, shade hats and water will all be necessities. Rain is a possibility. Be prepared with flip flops for the muddy terrain, ponchos for the rain and scotch guard to keep yourself dry while enjoying your favorite band. Don’t forget, bugs will be an issue, so don’t forget to bring nonDEET bug spray; better for the environment and keeps the creepy crawlies away. Packing lanterns, flashlights, plenty of batteries and trash bags, blankets and toilet paper are suggested. Generally, it is advised to bring extra everything! Better to be with than without.
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Bonnaroo is more than just a music festival, featuring an annual parade, a massive light show, a silent disco and many exciting proceedings. The festival offers a cinema, featuring independent and strange films, a Christmas themed club barn, and learning venues for art and music.
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Handy was widely known as the "Father of the Blues".
For more information visit wchandymusicfestival.org.
W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL What is it? (HANDY FEST)
A ten day series of almost 250 events in honor of W.C. Handy, the “Father of Blues.” The Handy Festival is primarily held in Florence, Alabama, the home of Handy, and celebrated throughout the Shoals.
When is it? July 22-31
What’s happening?
Handy Fest hosts a diverse multitude of events, including music performances throughout the Shoals, a 5K run, silent auctions and block parties. Local banks, churches, businesses and the University of North Alabama host events during the Handy Fest. A TriState Bike Ride through Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, trolley tours, plays and car, truck and bike shows are expected to occur this year.
What kind of festival is this?
The Handy Fest is a joyous time in a small college town. The goal for the festival is to preserve, promote and present the music of the Shoals. A time when locals and visitors can experience a strong, culture based music scene, socialize, celebrate and enjoy the good
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vibes radiating from the town. For ten days, a town invites visitors and fellow town folk to commemorate W.C. Handy and celebrate the sound from the Shoals.
What all do I need? A map or map application on your phone would be helpful to locating the places events are being held. Parking could be scarce and being familiar with the area could help be prepared when having to walk far from the car. More than ten hotels are located in the Shoals, including the Marriott, Days Inn and Hampton Inn, and over 45 restaurants are spread around, including fast food chains, McDonald's, Burger King, Popeyes, and local spots, such as Ricatoni’s,Odette, Mama Jeans. If you’d rather cook your own, Florence also includes a Wal-Mart, Aldi and a local favorite, Court Street Market.
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The bars take over the festivals nightlife, hosting local musicians while catering to the festival goers with delicious drinks and food. Downtown Florence has close quartered bars which allow barhoppers to sample an ‘Incredible Hulk’ at On The Rocks venture to Flobama for a ‘Flobama Slamma’. Also, head over to Tennessee Billiards for a game of pool and the best burger in town.
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Potatoes were the first food to be grown in space.
The French referred to the tomato as the apple of love.
A LOCAL TAKE ON FARM TO TABLE EXCHANGING STORE BOUGHT PRODUCE FOR FRESH We’ve all had the “I need to eat healthier” epiphany. The thought gives you a big burst of energy and you rush to the nearest grocery store to buy some of nature’s goodies only to find they cost a pretty penny. By the time you get your produce home, you begin to notice all of the “grown in Mexico” stickers and wonder how long that avocado sat in a truck. Then comes the devastation of biting into a wax-covered apple or baby carrots that taste like chlorine and finding your strawberries completely white in the middle. It’s no wonder we don’t choose healthier options when it comes to our meals. Produce tends to be expensive, tasteless and shipped over from who-knows-where. So what do we do? Where can we find reasonably priced, local and delicious produce? Would you be surprised to know that there are several options to get it all in your town? From Columbia, Tennessee to Florence there are plenty of options for us to get healthy, low-cost and tasty produce. Your first option is to visit the local farmers market. For those who have never been, it’s set up similar to a flea market or craft fair with individual vendors selling their goods. Larger markets also include local honeys, canned goods like pickles or jam, fresh flowers, crafts and maybe even a food truck or two. Farmers markets allow you to have a grocery store experience, but with much better quality and often dramatically lower prices. Columbia’s own farmers market is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until noon at Riverwalk Park downtown. The market in Florence is located at 451 Fairground Road and runs from 6
a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Both markets begin in June and last through October. Our next possibility is great for those who are more adventurous in their cooking or those who don’t have a lot of time on their hands. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a subscription-based service provided by a local farm near you. Every week you’ll pick up a crate with a variety of produce from their farm including milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Depending on the farm, specialty items like fresh cheese, meats, honey, coffee and homemade pasta may be included. CSAs also run through the winter so you can enjoy all seasons of crops, but you aren’t able to customize what comes in the crate (so if you’re a picky eater, I’d stick to the farmers market). Pick-up times are once a week at a designated location and allow customers several hours to come get their goods, which is great for those of us with tighter schedules. Some local farms with CSA programs include Farm & Fiddle, Bountiful Blessings and Allenbrook farms in Tennessee, and Windy Hill or Cottonwood Farm in the Shoals. If you really want to get handson with your produce buying, then consider picking your veggies right off the vine at a local pick-yourown farm. It’s an exciting way to experience farm life — picking fruit or vegetables, visiting with the animals and maybe even milking a cow if you ask nicely. Pick-yourown farms give you the chance to see the whole process of growing the vegetables, harvesting them and cooking a meal with them back home. It’s a great activity for groups of friends or families to spend time together doing something new. If
FARM FRESH IS BEST, COLUMBIA FARMER’S MARKET AT RIVERWALK PARK you’re interested in a fun day at the farm, then be sure to check out the ones listed above in Tennessee or Bluewater Farm and Jack-O-Lantern Farms in Florence. Now think back to the wilted lettuce, sour blueberries or underripe tomatoes you bought during your last grocery trip. Think about the shipping costs that go into the price you pay at the supermarket for lackluster fruit. If they don’t sound very appealing now then you probably won’t get very far with your new health kick. You’ll need real food with real flavor to help you continue with healthy choices. Farmers markets, CSAs and pickyour-own farms are all fun ways to find the best tasting local produce at a price that will make the healthier option the easier option.
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Over 150 million hot dogs will be consumed on July 4.
The White House held its first Fourth of July party in 1801.
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE TREATS RECIPES FOR A FILLING FOURTH OF JULY Do you hear that? It’s freedom ringing! Now, smell that? It’s freedominspired-food cooking. The Fourth of July brings celebration galore, and backyard cookouts aren’t complete without good eats. To help you get in the festive mood, we’ve compiled a list of recipes for food, drinks and desserts inspired by yours truly, the red, white and blue.
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July 4 Non-Alcoholic Layered Drink Besides having a classic cold Coca-Cola on the notoriously hot day, here’s an option for adding color to your beverage. The photo is proof it actually works! Ingredients: 1 cup red CranApple juice 1 cup white Sobe pina colada flavored drink 1 cup blue G2 Gatorade Ice Directions: Fill your glass 1/3 full with CranApple juice. Fill the top with ice. Slowly pour the remaining drinks directly on top of the ice. This recipe makes 3 cups. *The secret of this drink is in pouring slowly.
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Patriotic Salad A dash of healthiness in the mix of junk food can be a good thing, or so my doctor says. This salad tastes as yummy as it sounds. Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces 1 head red lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup glazed walnuts or pecans 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 ½ cups blueberries 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Dressing: 1 cup sugar ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ cup chopped red onion 1 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions: Combine both varieties of lettuce in a bowl. Then, layer nuts, strawberries and blueberries. Finish with feta cheese. For the dressing combine sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, salt and red onion in a blender. Mix until smooth. Through the opening in the blender lid, slowly add 1 cup of canola oil while continuing to blend. Finally, add poppy seeds and serve dressing with salad.
DESSERTS
Mini Fruit Pizzas These are adorable to serve by arranging on a bright tray. Ingredients: Cookies: ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder Topping: 1 package of cream cheese, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ tsp vanilla Fresh (red, white and blue) fruit of your choice Directions: Mix butter and sugar together in a bowl for two minutes. Mix in egg, yolk and vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to butter
‘MURICA. mixture and stir until combined. Wrap the dough with Saran Wrap and place in fridge for one hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough to ½ inch thickness, cut round shapes with cookie cutter and place on a baking sheet (be sure to spray with nonstick cooking spray or use parchment paper to prevent sticking). Bake for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with a mixer until blended. Spread over cookies and top with fruit. Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix 3 tablespoons dry JELL-O berry blue flavor gelatin ¼ teaspoon blue gel food coloring 3 tablespoons dry JELL-O cherry flavor gelatin 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring 1 package JELL-O cheesecake flavor instant pudding 1 cup cold milk ¼ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups thawed whipped topping 4 cups sliced strawberries 1 cup blueberries Liners for muffin tin Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake as directed on box and pour mix evenly into three separate bowls. Next, add the dry blue gelatin mix and blue food coloring to the batter in one bowl and mix. Repeat process in second with dry red gelatin and red food coloring. Spoon blue batter into 24 paperlined muffin cups. Next, place plain butter then red batter. HUH?? Bake as directed on package. Let cupcakes cool completely. Meanwhile, whisk pudding mix, milk, and sugar in medium bowl for 2 minutes. Stir in whipped topping and spread onto cupcakes. Top with fruit before serving.
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“Center of the Shoals” is the motto of Sheffield, AL.
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Actor and politician, Fred Thompson was from Sheffield.
SHEFFIELD IS BACK
414 N. MONTGOMERY AVE IN SHEFFIELD
ONCE GHOST TOWN SPARKS A REVOLUTION If you’re looking to make a name for yourself in music in the South, you might want to skip the trip to Nashville and drive yourself across O’Neal bridge to Sheffield, Alabama. Whether you grew up in the Shoals, or moved here for college, artistic inspiration or simply a new adventure, make sure you don’t miss out on all that Sheffield has to offer. Consider Sheffield the bass line of the Shoals. Perhaps underestimated by a few less-informed locals, the city is pulsing steadily along just waiting for a melody to be freestyled along to it’s rhythm. Long referred to as “the city on the bluff” and conveniently located along the southernmost banks of the Tennessee river, Sheffield sparks pride in those who call the little town home. However, this pride was certainly not
for lack of good reason back in the day, and it certainly isn’t for lack of good reason now. Today, many of Sheffield’s historic areas are undergoing nothing short of a metamorphosis. Former warehouses are reborn as bars, old barges are docked and paved to become parking lots along riverfront parks and former industrial buildings have evolved into boutique stores, lavish event rooms and downtown lofts. Rather than tear down the town’s rich history and memories, these hallowed grounds of music and art are being reimagined for the vagabonds who always seem to find themselves rolling down the river into the center of the Shoals. In the heart of downtown a music venue, restaurant and recording studio now share space inside a former
grocery store at 414 N. Montgomery Ave. Under the guidance of owner and visionary, Haley Sandlin, this unique venue has been masterfully reconstructed to create multifaceted experiences. Warehouse 414, The Roaming Dog Diner and the Sheffield Recorders each have a separate section of the building allotted to their separate businesses. “A vital component of the success of the three businesses is the camaraderie we share,” said Roaming Dog Diner manager Chase Smith. “There is no one in management or ownership over 40 years old, and each of these three ventures share tight partnerships with each other. We aim to help see each other grow and succeed as a unit.” At Warehouse 414, Nate Slaughter - local producer, UNA graduate, DJ, and member of The Grown Folks band – now has the opportunity to bring an original experience to his loyal fans. Each night of the week 414 has a different musical experience to offer. “Our hope is that 414 will be considered an incubator for young talent and local artists, providing them with a place where they can perform their music rather than merely play it in the background.” said Slaughter. Slaughter said he is adamant Warehouse 414 be recognized as a music venue first and foremost, and a bar or club second — not to imply 414’s bar isn’t phenomenal in it’s own right. The former two-story supermarket has been remodeled to preserve the original atmosphere with touches of creative flair hinting at the juxtaposition of nature and industrial life found in this hardworking river city. The original wooden floor — more than 100 years old — has been preserved, and a custom southeast cedar bar was erected where barkeeps serve specialty cocktails and craft beer beneath the Edison lights reflecting off the aluminum ceiling. The walls are decorated with paintings, prints and drawings, all contributed by local artists. As you sit sipping your brew and enjoying an evening at Warehouse 414, you might get the munchies. Fortunately, this won’t be an issue. Popular Florence late-night spot, Chicago Cafe has opened a sister
location in Sheffield, and it happens to share the building space with Warehouse 414 and the Sheffield recorders. Roaming Dog and Chicago Cafe have similar, though not identical, menu items, both specializing in pizza, hot dogs and hot sandwiches. At the back of the building, the Sheffield Recorders is the collaborative effort of four local sound production engineers: Jamie Sego, Danley Murner, Andrew Davis and Albert Rothstein. Their recording and production studio features 20 foot ceilings, a vintage console, a 24-track tape machine, and soon will offer both analog and digital recording systems. Several local artists have already begun recording in the studio, as well as artists from Seattle and Nebraska. Sheffield has gained enough merit to earn its own geotag on Snapchat, which tells you how applicable it’s becoming to millennials. This town is full of details and hidden treasures, just waiting for you to take notice. Thrift stores, antique shops and boutiques are popping up around every corner. Ride your bike on lanes running all the way from historic downtown to Riverfront Park right into the heart of Sheffield’s nightlife as bars — 2nd and 13 Sports Bar and Grille, Warehouse 414, and Ami’s Restaurant — offer fun weekend experiences. Enjoy Sheffield before the best-kept secret in the Shoals becomes a bustling metropolis.
MONDAY:
features 50s and 60s dance music
TUESDAY:
Fathers and Sons (band)
WEDNESDAY:
EDM night
THURSDAY–SATURDAY: DJ night
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OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW @ IRON CITY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 8PM
JUNE 1
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm
JUNE 2
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm JOURNEY & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL, 7pm
JUNE 3
FIRST FRIDAY @ Downtown Florence, AL POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm BUCKETHEAD @ Exit/In, Nashville, TN, 9pm ME BEFORE YOU @ Your local theater TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS @ Your local theater POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING @ Your local theater
JUNE 4
GARY SANDERS @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL, 7pm
JUNE 6
BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm
JUNE 7
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm BUCKETHEAD @ WorkPlay Theatre, Birmingham, AL, 7pm
JUNE 8
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm
JUNE 9
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm JOHN PAUL WHITE WITH THE SECRET SISTERS @ 116 E. Mobile, Florence, AL, 8pm
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BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL @ Manchester, TN ST. LUCIA @ Saturn, Birmingham, AL, 9pm
JUNE 10
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL @ Manchester, TN SHANNON MCNEAL @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL, 7pm
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WARCRAFT @ Your local theater NOW YOU SEE ME 2 @ Your local theater THE CONJURING 2: THE ENDFIELD EXPERIMENT @ Your local theater
JUNE 11
BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL @ Manchester, TN R. KELLY @ Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA, 8pm THE LITTLE MERMAID @ The Shoals Theatre, Florence, AL, 7pm STEVE NORRIS @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL, 7pm
JUNE 12
BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL @ Manchester, TN “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Birmingham, AL, 8pm THE LITTLE MERMAID @ The Shoals Theatre, Florence, AL, 2pm
JUNE 13
BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm MATT WALDEN @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL
JUNE 14
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm
JUNE 15
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm
JUNE 16
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC @ Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, TN, 7:30pm
JUNE 17
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm THE LITTLE MERMAID @ The Shoals Theatre, Florence, AL, 7pm JOE CAT @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL, 7pm
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JUNE 18
BLACK MOUNTAIN @ Mercy Lounge, Nashville, TN, 9pm PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Exit/In, Nashville, TN, 9pm RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 7:30pm BLACK MARKET HAGGIS @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL, 7pm THE LITTLE MERMAID @ The Shoals Theatre, Florence, AL, 7pm
JUNE 19
FATHER’S DAY RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 7:30pm ACCEPTANCE @ Mercy Lounge, Nashville, TN, 8pm THE LITTLE MERMAID @ The Shoals Theatre, Florence, AL, 2pm
JUNE 20
BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm
JUNE 21
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm SELENA GOMEZ @ Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, 7pm
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW @ Iron City, Birmingham, AL, 8pm TEARS OF LOVE FOUNDATION BENEFIT CONCERT @ The Shoals Theatre, Florence, AL, 7pm CROSSING GRASS @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL, 7pm INDEPENDENCE DAY RESURGENCE @ Your local theater FREE STATE OF JONES @ Your local theater
JUNE 25
BRANTLEY GILBERT @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL, 7pm THE WILD FEATHERS W/ JAMESTOWN REVIVAL @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 8pm RON BROWN’S ‘SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE @ Berkley Bob’s Coffee, Cullman, AL, 7pm
INDEPENDENCE DAY BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm
JULY 5
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm
JULY 6
JULY 7
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm
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JUNE 30
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm
JULY 4
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JUNE 24
I LOVE THE 90’S @ Von Braun Center, Birmingham, AL, 7:30pm NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 8pm
BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm
JUNE 27
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm VERIDIA @ The Franklin Theatre, Franklin, TN, 8pm SALES @ The High Watt, Nashville, TN, 9pm
JULY 2
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm DURAN DURAN @ Ascend Amphitheatre, Nashville, TN, 7pm
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm DEMI LOVATO & NICK JONAS @ Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA, 7pm IN THIS MOMENT @ Iron City, Birmingham, AL, 7pm THE SHALLOWS @ Your local theater
JUNE 22
THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR @ Your local theater
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm
JULY 1
FIRST FRIDAY @ Downtown Florence, AL POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm THE LEGEND OF TARZAN @ Your local theater THE BFG @ Your local theater
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm UMPHREY’S MCGEE @ Avondale Brewing Company, Birmingham, AL, 7:30pm
JULY 8
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS @ Your local theater MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES @ Your local theater
JULY 9
GUNS N’ ROSES @ Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN, 8pm
JULY 11
BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm
JULY 12
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm
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JULY 13
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm WEEZER & PANIC! AT THE DISCO @ Ascend Amphitheatre, Nashville, TN, 7pm
JULY 14
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm
JULY 15
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm GHOSTBUSTERS @ Your local theater THE INFILTRATOR @ Your local theater
JULY 16
SLOSS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL @ Birmingham, AL
JULY 17
SLOSS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL @ Birmingham, AL PARACHUTE @ WorkPlay Theatre, Birmingham, AL, 8pm MELISSA ETHERIDGE @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 7:30pm
JULY 18
BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm
JULY 19
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm 98° @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 7:30pm BRAND NEW & MODEST MOUSE @ Ascend Amphitheatre, Nashville, TN, 7pm
JULY 20
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm DIGABLE PLANETS @ Saturn, Birmingham, AL, 8pm GARBAGE @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 7:30
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JULY 21
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA @ Zydeco, Birmingham, AL AWOLNATION W/ DEATH FROM ABOVE & IRONTOM @ Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater, Whites Creek, TN, 7:30pm
JULY 22
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POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL, 7:30pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL STAR TREK BEYOND @ Your local theater ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE @ Your local theater LIGHTS OUT @ Your local theater ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS @ Your local theater
JULY 23
SNOOP DOGG, WIZ KHALIFA, KEVIN GATES, & JHENE AIKO @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL, 7pm DAVE BARNES W/ LUCIE SILVAS & THE SHADOWBOXERS @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 8pm I’LL TAKE YOU THERE BY UNA SUMMER THEATRE @ The Mane Room, Florence, AL, 7:30pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL
JULY 24
W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL
JULY 25
BILLIARDS @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm TRIVIA NIGHT @ Odette, Florence, AL, 8pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL
JULY 26
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL
W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL
JULY 29
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm WAFFLE HOUSE WEDNESDAY @ 1104 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN, 10pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL JOURNEY W/ DAVE MASON @ Ascend Amphitheatre, Nashville, TN, 7:30pm NERVE @ Your local theater
POKER NIGHT @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 7pm LIVE MUSIC @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 9:30pm I’LL TAKE YOU THERE BY UNA SUMMER THEATRE @ The Mane Room, Florence, AL, 7:30pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL JASON BOURNE @ Your local theater BAD MOMS @ Your local theater CAFÉ SOCIETY @ Your local theater
JULY 28
JULY 30
JULY 27
TRIVIA NIGHT @ La Fuente, Columbia, TN, 7pm KARAOKE @ Dolan’s Deli and Bar, Spring Hill, TN, 8pm PITBULL @ Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA, 7pm I’LL TAKE YOU THERE BY UNA SUMMER THEATRE @ The Mane Room, Florence, AL, 7:30pm
I’LL TAKE YOU THERE BY UNA SUMMER THEATRE @ The Mane Room, Florence, AL, 7:30pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL
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JULY 31
MAXWELL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Birmingham, AL, 7:30pm MAKS & VAL @ Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 7:30pm I’LL TAKE YOU THERE BY UNA SUMMER THEATRE @ The Mane Room, Florence, AL, 2pm W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Florence, AL
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SET READERS IN ACTION
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PHOTOS BY COURTNEY TULLY, DANIEL PEREZ AND WILL COREY
ARTS ALIVE WILSON PARK, FLORENCE, AL, MAY 20-21, PHOTOS BY COURTNEY TULLY
CAM JONES
CARRIE LAWRENCE AND KATIE HOFFMAN
LEE TAYLOR, JULIE TAYLOR, AND DAN WILLIAMS
BRITTANY FAITH
ADAM ST. JOHN & UNKNOWN
NADINE MAIRESSE AND ALLISON CARTER
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BRANDY CHESSER AND NORAH ADERHOLT
CURT AND LEE BRUMMITT
RACHEL AND BRENTON ROHLER OF CLARK+FAWN
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GRACE AND TONY SHOW 116 E MOBILE, MAY 21, PHOTOS BY DANIEL PEREZ
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FLORENCE, AL, DATE, PHOTOS BY WILL COREY
FIREKID
JET BLACK ALLEY CAT
PANIC! AT THE DISCO
PANIC! AT THE DISCO
OLDSPORT
WILLIS
FUTURE THIEVES
JORDY SEARCY
THE BEAR AND THE BRIDE
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Airbnb was valued at $25.5 billion in June 2015.
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54 percent of Airbnb guests are female.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO AIRBNB HOSTING YOUR SPACE TO EARN SUMMER $$$
PayPal or select international money wire. Airbnb takes three percent of the host service fee on each reservation, so you might want to consider that before you set your price.
WHAT PRECAUTIONS CAN I TAKE?
Hide all your valuables before your guests arrive. It’s a smart idea to take them out of the space and keep them separate from your guests. Make sure your space abides by government safety regulations for your area. Make sure there are no exposed wires and that you have the proper equipment in your space to handle an emergency. If you do not have a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, Airbnb will front the cost of your purchase, if they don’t offer your one first. Airbnb is an online community marketplace that allows people to rent their spaces, just like a bed and breakfast. There are literally hundreds of thousands of available spaces, from apartments and houses to castles, treehouses and boats, according to Airbnb’s summer 2015 travel report. More than 57,000 cities in 192 countries boast 550,000 rooms. In 2007, co-founders (and roommates) Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia couldn’t afford rent for their San Francisco apartment. Thus, they created a website and offered to rent out space in their apartment. They got three people — and an idea was born. The duo called upon their friend Nathan Blecharczyk to join the team and launched “Air Bed and Breakfast,” its original name, a year later. They officially changed the name to Airbnb in 2009. So, how do you start listing? First, as a disclaimer, it is imperative that hosts know the dangers involved with allowing what are basically strangers into their homes or rental spaces. Airbnb has five main community standards: safety, security, fairness, authenticity, and reliability. The most famous Airbnb horror story, from a host named EJ, involved
guests ransacking her apartment, stealing her passport, ID, jewelry, cash, credit cards, iPod, laptop, hard drives – everything that wasn’t nailed to the wall or floor. With this being said, it is important for a host to first and foremost check his or her local laws and leases. Airbnb has tools and people on staff to aid hosts in this process, and they also offer a $1,000,000 host guarantee to protect against property damage.
HOW TO LIST A SPACE
First, hosts must make an account on Airbnb.com. The process is simple and easy. There are many ways to fill out your profile. To host, you must add a profile picture. There are also various verification options, which help prove to potential guests that Airbnb has vetted your account and proven your legitimacy. You can verify your identification, which means you’ve provided Airbnb with a verified email address, phone number, profile picture and ID. Airbnb has a few “hosting standards,” like updated availability, communication, commitment to your reservation, a quick and easy check in, listing accuracy, as well as your amenities, pricings, and overall
experience. Failure to meet these standards could mean the suspension of your account.
HOW TO HOST
List your space! Listing your space is free on Airbnb. First, fill out a description of your space, take and upload photos, and pick a price. You can set the price for as high or as low as you want, and Airbnb can help you choose a rate that’s competitive for your area. Airbnb offers a service to its hosts wherein they will take photos for you, if it is available in your area. Guests can then find your space and book.
WHAT SHOULD I PROVIDE?
When welcoming guests into your space, it’s good to keep the basics in mind: clean sheets, towels, toilet paper, shampoo and soap — everything that a bed and breakfast would provide. Do anything that will take your guest’s mind off of worrying about anything. That will make your guests’ stay easier, and help later with your reviews.
MONEY
Airbnb handles all the money, so you never have to deal with it directly. You can choose to direct deposit, use
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR?
In terms of hosting, if at any point you feel suspicious about your guests, cancel the reservation immediately or discontinue communication with them. In terms of being a guest, always keep your eyes and ears open when traveling to an unfamiliar place. Look for signs that your space is safe.
HOW IMPORTANT ARE REVIEWS?
Reviews are pivotal to the Airbnb community. They show users your track record and whether or not you are a host worth paying for. They instill a sense of trust in others and ensure future guests that their stay will abide by the community standards, as well as the hosting standards. If you receive too many bad reviews, your hosting eligibility will be revoked, and your account may be suspended. Airbnb is a great, simple way to earn some extra cash to make ends meet. Happy travels!
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More than 214,000 men are stay-at-home dads.
On Father’s Day in Germany, men drink beer all day.
FATHER’S DAY FUNNIES DAD: “Two peanuts were walking down the road. One was a salted.” DAD: “There are three types of people in this world. People who can count and people that can’t.”
THIS YEAR, THE JOKE IS ON DAD
SERVER:
“Do you want the soup or salad with your meal?”
DAD: “Yeah! If you’ve got a super salad I’ll take that too. But say... what makes that salad so super?” DAD: “Kleptomaniacs don’t like my jokes. They take everything literally.” DAD: “You know what they say about those cliff hangers...” CHILD: “I’ll call you later.” DAD: “Please don’t call me that. Call
me dad.”
DAD: “What did the fish say when it swam into a wall? Dam.” DAD: “Have you heard the rumors about butter? They’re being spread around pretty freely...” DAD: “If you think a runny nose is funny, I’ll go ahead and tell you it’s snot.” DAD: “In Hawai’I it gets pretty warm. They have to keep the A/C on aloha setting than here.” WHO’S YOUR DADDY?
CHILD: “Dad what time is my dentist appointment?’ DAD: “I think it’s scheduled for toothhurty.” CHILD: “I’m hungry.” DAD: “Hi Hungry. I’m Dad.” DAD:
“You know to make a tissue dance? Just put a little boogie in it.”
DAD: “That scarecrow deserves an award. He is so out standing in his field.” CHILD: “Hey thinking...”
Dad...
I’ve
been
DAD: “I thought I smelled something
burning over there.”
CHILD: “Dad I really need a haircut...” DAD: “I don’t... you’re pretty funny DAD: “Well you’ve got a bunch of looking though.”
different hairs... which one needs to be cut?”
DAD: “I’d make a joke about this pizza.... But it’d be too cheesy.”
CHILD: “Dad are you feeling alright?” DAD: “Have you ever thought about DAD: “No. I’m not all right. I’m half how groundbreaking the invention of the shovel must have been?”
CHILD: “Dad what’s the best dad joke you’ve ever made?”
left too.”
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