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NOTE FROM THE

Volume 03 Issue 124 Publisher Lisa Durbin Creative Director Jon Bill Forrester Managing Editor Peggy Gale Distribution Herbie Durbin Jon Bill Forrester Entertainment Coordinator Andreax Jarre Public Relations Correspondent Lee Lee Williams Contributing Staff Andy Ross

your week’s line-up

03 Beyond the Yellow Brick Road 04 Spotlight 06 Irish, Scottish, and American Fiddle Styles: An Immigration Story 07 Tri-Cities Nightlife 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 10

ETSU: Expect a Particularly Toasty Summer

11 Things To Do 12 Tri-Cities Faces and Places 14

Biker Events

16 Sycamore Shoals June Events 18 Bristol TN/VA Celebrates 5th Annual Juneteenth Event

Wendy Hayden Ann Hartley

22 WQUT Concert Schedule

Ken Silvers

PUBLISHER

06 Beezwax

20 Unearthing East Tennessee’s ancient secrets at Gray Fossil Site

Kathie Scalf

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Hello Friends!

Are you enjoying Summer so far? I know those out of school kids are eating you out of house and home and making messes for you to clean up. The joys of Summer! What kind of vacation plans do you have so far if any? Make sure to save some of those fun pics to share with us on social media and maybe in a printed issue. I know having the kids at home can be a handful but we (myself included) need to remember to enjoy these years because they will be gone before we know it.

I hope you have made plans to see The Little Mermaid by Theatre Bristol. I was able to attend with some of my grown kids and all of my granddaughters and it was an absolute phenomenal experience! This is a great way to spend a few hours this Summer.

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Social Sentiments:

So You're In an Elevator...

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On the Road but Falling Off the Track 21 Pop Life Wonka 23 Batteries Not Included: Peeping Tom

Have a great week!

Love,

Lisa Durbin

Publisher

Sometimes our journey in life leads us past places we intended to experience along the way. Other times, it unexpectedly leads us down winding dirt trails and golden inlaid paths toward a destination we couldn’t have imagined. Both paths converge this summer at Barter Theatre in Abingdon.

The Appalachian Trail (AT) and the Yellow Brick Road in The Wizard of Oz both serve as iconic pathways that represent journeys of self-discovery and quests for something deeply significant and potentially life changing. While the Appalachian Trail is a real and palpable physical hiking trail spanning over 2,190 miles up the eastern side of the United States, the Yellow Brick Road is a fictional path created within the recesses of the mind in L. Frank Baum’s classic story. Despite these differences, both paths share thematic similarities in the way they guide travelers on transformative journeys.

Both journeys lead travelers on a search for something bigger than themselves. Many who hike the AT do so seeking personal growth, healing, or a deeper connection with nature – and themselves. The rigorous and lengthy journey provides time for introspection.

Hikers often set out to challenge themselves physically and mentally, looking for clarity, purpose, or a sense of accomplishment.

Along the trail, hikers form a community with one another, sharing experiences and supporting each other. This camaraderie often becomes a significant part of their journey, providing a sense of belonging and shared goal. Just the same, Dorothy and her companions follow the Yellow Brick Road in search of the fulfillment of their most longed for desires. Dorothy seeks a way back home to Kansas, the Scarecrow wants a brain, the Tin Man hopes for a heart, and the Cowardly

Lion longs for courage. Their journey becomes a mission for these intangible yet profoundly important qualities.

Ultimately, each character reaches selfrealization. As they travel, all discover that the qualities they so desperately seek are already within them. The journey along the Yellow Brick Road is as much about recognizing their inner strengths as it is about reaching the physical destination of the Emerald City.

Completing the AT is often described as a transformative experience. When hikers return home, they find themselves changed by the journey, carrying with them new insights, resilience, and a deepened sense of self. This homecoming is not just a return to a physical place but a renewed state of mind and reintroduction to the self, cultivated and enhanced by the experiences along the trail. Reaching the end of any obstacle lined path symbolizes the culmination of a long and arduous

journey, often bringing a profound sense of achievement and closure. This sense of fulfillment can redefine one’s sense of home, acceptance, and belonging.

This sense of belonging reaches across the pages into the land of Oz, where Dorothy returns home feeling a deeper sense of knowledge and awareness.

For Dorothy, the Yellow Brick Road ultimately leads back home to Kansas.

Her journey in Oz helps her realize the value of home and the people she loves. The phrase “There’s no place like home” encapsulates the lesson that, despite the wonders and spectacle of Oz, true happiness and security lie in her familiar, humble home. Additionally, the other characters also find that their journey has led them back to their own sense of self. The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion each realize that they already possessed the qualities they sought all along, and their journey down the Yellow Brick Road helped them uncover these inner truths.

“Whether they travel on the Appalachian Trail or the Yellow Brick Road, the characters in our plays are discovering who they are and what home means to them,” said Artistic Producing Director Katy Brown. “Journeys teach you about who you are and where you come from, no matter if you travel on the AT or the Yellow Brick Road.”

Both the Appalachian Trail and the Yellow Brick Road symbolize more than just physical paths; they represent journeys of transformation and selfdiscovery. Travelers on these paths seek something significant - be it personal growth or fulfillment of desires.

Ultimately, both paths lead back home, but with a renewed understanding and appreciation of what “home” truly means. Whether through the natural beauty and challenges of the AT or the magical adventures of Oz, these journeys remind us that the search for something often brings us back to ourselves, and there’s no place like home.

Photo:(L to R): Zacchaeus Kimbrell as the Cowardly Lion, Jacob Nuti as the Scarecrow, Libby Zabit as Dorothy, Sean Campos as the Tinman

Come discover home for yourself along the Yellow Brick Road! The Wizard of Oz is now playing at Barter Theatre’s Gilliam Stage through August 18th.

For ticket information, please visit: bartertheatre.com/big-shows/thewizard-of-oz/ or call the Box Office at (276) 628-3991.

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Spotlight

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Jared Bentley 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Alli Epperson 8:00pm at The Corner Ray Belton & BlueMax 8:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Cash Crop 10:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Bristol, TN/VA Bristol TN/Va WEDNESDAY June 12th Jazz & Jam: Sam West w/ Will Outlaw, Tom Peterson, and Neal Reid 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House THURSDAY June 13th From the Edge 7:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

The Buzzards 10:00pm at O’Mainnin’s Pub MONDAY Jun 17th Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House TUESDAY June 18th Sounds of Summer: Carson Peters & Iron Mountain 7:00pm at Downtown Center

Sounds of Summer: Sons of Sailors (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) 7:00pm at Downtown Center

Johnson City, TN Johnson City

FRIDAY June 14th

Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Bill Dotson 7:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

WEDNESDAY June 12th

Jakob Jovet 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Gents and Liars 8:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

THURSDAY June 13th

Damon Heath 8:00pm at The Corner The Great Big Hug 10:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar Dallas Danger 10:00pm at O’Mainnin’s Pub SATURDAY Jun 15th The Michael Christopher Band 7:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Justin Mychaels 6:30pm at Rocks Wood FIred Pizza FRIDAY June 14th

SATURDAY Jun 15th

SUNDAY June 16th

No Filter Band 9:00pm at Tulip”s Grub & Pub

Jason Lloyd 7:00pm at Lakeview Marina

Donnie & the Dry Heavers with Special Guests 10:00pm at Capone’s

Elizabethton, TN Elizabethton

SUNDAY Jun 16th

FRIDAY June 14th JayP 7:00pm at Jiggy Ray’s

Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

SATURDAY Jun 15th

TUESDAY June 17th

Abingdon, VA Abingdon, VA

Old Time Jam 5:00pm at Yee-Haw Brewing Company

SATURDAY June 15th

Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Kingsport, TN Kingsport FRIDAY June 14th From the Edge 7:00pm at Lakeview Marina

Powershift 8:00pm at Jiggy Ray’s

Alli Epperson 3:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards Logan Fritz 5:00pm at Nicewonder Vineyards SUNDAY Jun 16th Josh Bowles & Tom Zeske III 2:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Daniel Byrd’s Boogie Machine 7:00pm at Model City Tap House William Wight 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company Little Black Mountain Band 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY June 15th

Jeff Lane 6:30pm at Rocks Wood FIred Pizza

Dallas Danger w/Special Guest T-Bone 7:00pm at Model City Tap House

Citizen Kane Band 8:00pm at Tulip’s Grub & Pub

Marques Puckett and 8 Second Ride 7:00pm at Lakeview Marina

Clayton Potter 10:00pm at Capone’s

Copper Ridge 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park presents the 45th season of

Liberty!

The Saga of Sycamore Shoals See the late 18th century history of Sycamore Shoals come to life in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater each night at 8 pm!

Friday/Saturday - June 7, 8, 14, 15 Thursday - Saturday - June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

OPENING NIGHT CONCERT

Tickets: TheLibertyDrama.com Held at the state park amphitheater in Elizabethton, Tennessee Park and Event Information: 423-543-5808 tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals | friendsofsycamoreshoals.org

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Irish, Scottish, and American Fiddle Styles: An Immigration Story Join us at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 p.m. for our monthly Speaker Sessions with musician Andrew Finn Magill on “The Relationships between Irish, Scottish, and American Fiddle Styles: An Immigration Story.” The traditional dance music of the southern US is inextricably linked with the music of Scotland and Ireland. Andrew was born in the Appalachian mountains into an IrishAmerican family that plays Irish music. Since his earliest memories, the fiddling traditions from both sides of the Atlantic have been ever present in his life and musical career. In this interactive presentation, we will explore how the history of Scottish and Irish immigration has influenced the evolution of traditional southern fiddling.

Andrew will demonstrate various fiddle styles, bowing techniques, and repertoires, and the audience can ask questions. The performance is meant to be participatory and inspire larger conversations about immigration, identity, and Irish and Scottish music’s place in the larger tapestry of Southern culture.

Please note: For those attending virtually via YouTube, the live stream will originate on the Radio Bristol YouTube channel after 6:50pm EST. If you load the channel page before 6:50pm, and the live stream does not automatically appear, please refresh the page after 6:50pm.

About Andrew Finn Magill For twenty years North Carolina-native violinist/ fiddler Andrew Finn Magill has been pursuing parallel careers in traditional Irish music, Brazilian choro, jazz and American fiddle. Magill

learned from the best fiddlers in the world at The Swannanoa Gathering and has gone on to be a performer and headliner at festivals including Celtic Connections in Glasgow Scotland, Malawi’s prestigious Lake of Stars Festival, and Milwaukee Irishfest. He is a Fulbright fellow and North Carolina Arts Council Fellow, and has been featured on MTV, TEDx, and multiple times on NPR.

albums since resulting in a record deal with Ropeadope Records. He has performed with everyone from Grammy-nominees John Doyle and Trio Brasileiro to Rising Appalachia. In 2020 he released the EP Half Light with former Paul McKenna Bandmate Seán Gray and full-length album Murray & Magill with Scottish singer and guitar & bouzouki-player Alan Murray (Colin Farrell Band). In 2023 he released The Polaris His 2016 album Roots (featuring Cillian Vallely of Project on Ropeadope Records, the follow up to Lúnasa and John Doyle) debuted at number #46 2021’s Festa! on the same label, and his quartet on the folk DJ charts and he has released seven is represented by Marsalis Mansion Artists.

NIGHTLIFE

WEDNESDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Pub Out Back (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke with Ron at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm Loudmouth Karaoke at Michael Waltrip Brewing Company - Bristol, VA on Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm THURSDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub - Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Wild Wings Cafe - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern - Jonesborough, TN FRIDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Sports Mill - Kingsport, TN 8pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm SATURDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with DJ Clyde and Prestige Entertainment at Macado’s -Kingsport, TN 9pm Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm

TRIVIA

TUESDAY Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café Johnson City TN DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom Erwin, TN 5pm Trivia at The Corner Bar Bristol, VA 8pm Trivia at Aubrey’s Johnson City 7pm WEDNESDAY Trivia at Tipsy Toad Jonesborough, TN 7pm Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom Bristol, VA 7pm Trivia at Aubrey’s Bristol 7pm THURSDAY Mellow Trivia at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN- 7pm Trivia at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 7pm

BINGO

TUESDAY Singo at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 6:30pm

DJ NIGHT THURSDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille Bristol, TN 10pm

WEDNESDAY Bingo at Tipton Street Pub Johnson City, TN 9pm Singo at Holy Taco & Cantina Boones Creek, TN 8pm Blazin’ Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN 6pm

FRIDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm

THURSDAY Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Bristol VA 6pm Singo at Aubrey’s Bristol 7:00 PM

SUNDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille Bristol, TN 10pm

SATURDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm

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TRI-CITIES

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SODOKU

CROSSWORD

DROP QUOTE

C RYPTO G RAM NZP WIYP WJU WPRTNJNPL QVIU FIIR NZIQFZNL, NZP KPNNPY OTDD KP ZTL OIYDR JUR NZP OIYDR JN DJYFP. — Confucius

ACROSS 1. William of Hopalong Cassidy fame 5. Unfamiliar with 10. Profit's opposite 14. Home furnishings chain 15. Turgenev heroine 16. Passage out 17. Part of CD-ROM 18. Greek salad ingredient 20. Eve's youngest 21. Home healthcare worker (abbr.)

22. Rutabaga, for one 23. " ___ Was a Lady" (1930s tune) 25. Publicize 26. High-____ (on edge) 28. Special praise 33. "The Thin Man" co-star 34. Empire, to Germans 36. U.S.-Canada mil. acronym 37. Brought into play

39. Come in 41. 1,901, to Caesar 42. "Totally cool!"

44. Flogged 46. Cooperstown bldg.

47. "Oh, Lady, Be Good" writer 49. Like some sheets 51. Texas school initials 52. Kind of friend 53. Account of events 57. Saloon 58. Mae of film 61. Teenager 63. Dame of comedy 64. Like much fine wine 65. Legally old enough 66. Shakespearean king 67. Storage unit 68. One who roams about 69. Fort Bliss VIP

Answers to last week’s puzzles can be found on page 09.

Down 1. Auction offers 2. Tom Joad, for example 3. Time not long past 4. Infamous site near Munich 5. Nightgown 6. Marry in a hurry 7. Accustom to solid food, e.g.

8. Tiny colonist 9. Maneuver 10. Lascivious look 11. Plow-pullers 12. Acapulco affirmative 13. Short distance 19. Another name for the Wyandot 24. Patient request (abbr.)

25. Was sore 26. Threw 27. "The better ____ you with, my dear!"

28. Be a part of, as a play 29. Herbert of the "Pink Panther" movies 30. Early calculator of pi 31. Pythias's pal 32. Impart knowledge to 35. "I didn't know he had it ___!"

38. The shakes (abbr.)

40. Turned (to) 43. Frequent site for flight layovers 45. "___ Rheingold" (Wagner opera) 48. Golfer Tom 50. Bathroom hangers 52. "___ Gong (Get It On)" 53. Broccoli ___ 54. Innovative and daring 55. Keats, for one 56. Like some shoppes 57. Ceiling support 59. Stumbling block 60. Sour 62. Corp. exec

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PETS

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LI A M Liam is a beautiful 4 yr old long needs to be the only fur baby in haired BIG boy. He is a 13.8 lb the house since we have been gentle soul and takes a bit to told he doesn’t really get along warm up, but when he does, well with other animals. He he’s a very loving kitty who just wants a home and human of his has been neutered, current on very own. He LOVES treats and vaccinations and microchipped. enjoys watching cat TV. Liam Bday 11/28/19

There are 5 Summer Sloths hidden in this issue of The Loafer.

Can you find them all?

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

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Crossword

Cryptogram:

Dropquote:

"There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate - when he can't afford it, and when he can.."

"I never travel without my diary.

One should always have something sensational to read in the train."

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Sudoku

N K IE Frankie is a 2 yr old female German good with kids age 12 and up and Shepard/Husky mix with gorgeous probably no cats. Frankie weighs blue eyes and look at those ears!!!

38 lbs, current on vaccines, spayed She loves to go on walks and is and microchipped. Come and good on a leash, pretty much house trained, is dog selective, meet this beautiful girl !!!

If you are interested in adopting : The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Shelter 423-239-5237 • 2061 Highway 75 Blountville, TN Facebook: bridgehome

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ETSU: Expect a Particularly Toasty Summer The latest weather outlook is a sweltering one: Almost all of the Appalachian Highlands should expect warmer-than-normal conditions this summer.

“While we aren’t projected to be as far above average as the Southwest and Northeast, June, July and August could be quite toasty in Tennessee and Southern Appalachia,” said Dr. Andrew Joyner, Tennessee’s official climatologist and a member of the Department of Geosciences at East Tennessee State University.

More rain is likely, too, especially in East Tennessee.

More extreme weather

outlined three troubling takeaways for a warming Appalachia. That includes a spike in heat-related illness.

“A lot of our construction and farm workers and others who work outside during the summer may be at increased risk for heat-related health issues going forward,” Joyner said.

Per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2024 is already likely to be among the 10 warmest years ever recorded.

Eye on the seas Don’t worry – there aren’t any hurricanes forecast for Tennessee.

Potentially blistering temperatures this summer follow a hot 2023 – Earth’s warmest year on record and a time when highs across the region and state were rivaled and, sometimes, shattered.

But Joyner, who plays a key role in managing statewide weather-related issues alongside Assistant State Climatologist and Geosciences lecturer William Tollefson, is monitoring tropical weather.

Earlier this year, experts at ETSU

“There is a possibility of increased

tropical systems coming through our area from the Gulf Coast,” he said.

“That means the potential for an increase in rain and storms.”

Because the university houses the state’s climate office, ETSU plays an outsized role in climate research.

JOHNSON CITY SATURDAYS ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm.

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 THURSDAY JUN 13TH Tri-Cities Turtles Run Club 12:45pm at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. IBN Biz Social 5:30pm at Tennessee Hills Brewstillery FRIDAY JUN 14TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park SATURDAY JUN 15TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Johnson City Farmers Market 8:00am at the Pavilion in Downtown Johnson City Improv Open Mic 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre

SATURDAY JUN 15TH Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library TriPride's Second Chances Adult Prom: We Are Family 6:00pm at The Bristol Hotel

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

KINGSPORT

SUNDAY JUN 16TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

SATURDAY JUN 15TH Farmer's Market 7:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market Nature: Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium Monster Truck on the Loose 9:00am at Tri-Cities DJR Brunch 11:30am at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

ELIZABETHTON WEDNESDAY JUNE 5TH IBN Biz Lunch 11:30am at Applebee's

JONESBOROUGH

THURSDAY JUN 13TH “Bejeweled Snail” Canvas Class 6:00 PM at Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics

TUESDAYS Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The Intl. Storytelling Center SATURDAY JUN 15TH Jonesborough Farmers Market 8:00am at Downtown Jonesborough Historic Jonesborough Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site

FRIDAY JUN 14TH “Dreamy Fox” Canvas Class 6:00 PM at Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics

WEDNESDAY JUNE 12TH Game Night 5:00pm at Abingdon Commons

BRISTOL

FRIDAY JUN 14TH Movies for Adults 2:00pm at Washington County Public Library

ABINGDON, VA

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THURSDAY JUN 6TH Shop Late Thursdays 5:00 PM at Downtown Elizabethton SATURDAYJUN 7TH Makers Market 12:00 PM at Crossroads Craftworks

BLUFF CITY SATURDAY JUN 8TH Bluff City Farmers Market 9:00pm at Bluff City Ball Field

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Bike Nights sponsored by biker wear Local Events: 1. Thunder Valley National Drags June 7th – 9th 2. Blue Plum Festival downtown Johnson City, TN June 7th – 9th 3. Twilight Alive June 14th Kingsport, TN 7pm 4. Bike, Car Truck Show at Black Wolf June 15th 5. 3rd Annual Fiddler’s Convention June 21st – 23rd Washington County VA Fairgrounds 6. Twilight Alive June 21st Kingsport, TN 7pm 7. Twilight Alive June 28th Kingsport, TN 8. Country Thunder at Bristol Motor Speedway June 28th & 29th 9. Hillbilly & Vet Pre-Party and Bike show 3pm -7pm July 20th at Wild Wings Café 10. Hillbilly & Vets Show & Shine July 26th – 27th

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1. 4th Annual Bryan K. Loan June 1st 9am KSU 10am at Botetourt Funeral Home 2. Hillbilly & Vets Ride to Maggie Valley July 27th meet at Jonesborough VFW 8am KSU 8:30am

Bike Rallies: 1. Ultimate Rally Back of the Dragon June 7th – 9th 2. 22nd June bug Boogie Bike Rally June 20th – 23rd Telco, TN 3. Thunder in the Smokies June 28th – 30th

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Hello friends, how are you today?

The Blue Plum Festival in Johnson City is coming up, so I thought it would be nice to share a little history about the city and its festival. Since 1999, the familyfriendly music festival has brought the community together for local music in downtown Johnson City. This year, they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Blue Plum Festival! We’ve heard it over and over: Blue Plum Festival is where summer begins. Why "Blue Plum?"

The history of the organization’s name. Before Johnson City was a city, this little village was home to a post office in the 19th century called the Blue Plum Post Office. The post office — along with the rest of “Johnson’s Depot” in the village — was founded by entrepreneur Henry Johnson. The Blue Plum Post Office was located near the train stop at what’s now the corner of Buffalo Street and West State of Franklin Road. Johnson was postmaster and would later become the founder and namesake of modern-day Johnson City with its incorporation by the state in 1869. The Blue Plum Gives Back program began in 2020 as the organization was seeking ways to support the arts in Downtown Johnson City. When they were unable to have the festival in 2021

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due to COVID-19, they set aside $20,000 to support public programs, events and initiatives that stimulate art, music, and culture in the area. The first Blue Plum Gives Back project was to co-sponsor a mural with Johnson City Public Art, which was completed in late 2022.

They also provided funding toward the Downtown Square Breezeway project through this program in 2020. Below are other projects Blue Plum Give Back has sponsored or partnered on!

William Bean, traditionally recognized as Tennessee's first white settler, built his cabin along Boone's Creek near Johnson City in 1769. In the 1780s, Colonel John Tipton (1730–1813) established a farm (now the TiptonHaynes State Historic Site) just outside what is now Johnson City. During the State of Franklin movement, Tipton was a leader of the loyalist faction, residents of the region who wanted to remain part of North Carolina rather than form a separate state. In February 1788, an armed engagement took place at Tipton's farm between Tipton and his men, and the forces led by John Sevier, the leader of the Franklin faction. Founded in 1856 by Henry Johnson as a railroad station called "Johnson's Depot", Johnson City became a major rail hub for the Southeast, as three railway lines crossed in the downtown area. During the 1920s and the Prohibition era, Johnson City's ties to the bootlegging activity of the Appalachian Mountains earned the city the nickname of "Little Chicago". Stories persist that the town was one of several distribution centers for Chicago gang boss Al Capone during Prohibition. Capone had a wellorganized distribution network within the southern United States for alcohol smuggling; it shipped his products from the mountain distillers to northern cities. Capone was, according to local lore, a part-time resident of Montrose Court, a luxury apartment complex now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

There is a lot of history in our area. It’s always nice to look back into the past and get a better understanding. Never too old to learn something.

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Useless Facts: 1. Cotton Candy Was Invented in TN Almost 120 Years Ago 2. The First Moon Pie Was Made in Tennessee as A Lunchtime Snack 3. Tennessee Is the Birth Place of Mountain Dew 4. Tennessee Is Landlocked by Eight States 5. The First-Ever Tow Trucks Were Made in TN

Full Moons of 2024 1. Strawberry Moon on Friday, June 21 - 9:10 pm 2. Buck Moon on Sunday, July 21 - 6:19 am 3. Sturgeon Moon on Monday, August 19 - 2:28 pm 4. Harvest Moon on Wednesday September 18 - 10:36 pm 5. Hunters Moon on Thursday October 17 -7:27 am 6. Beaver Moon on Friday November 15 - 4:29 pm 7. Cold Moon on Sunday December 15 - 4:02 am

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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park JUNE 2024 EVENTS

Spring Knap-In at Fort Watauga Saturday, June 1 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Knapping – with a “K”– has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools. Watch skilled craftspeople make arrowpoints, spear points and other early survival tools. There will also be demonstrations of bow and arrow and atlatl throughout the day. Free Admission!

National Trails Day Hike Saturday, June 1 10:00 PM Admission: Free! Max: 12 Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day with a hike! Please dress accordingly for weather and bring a water bottle. This hike will begin in the picnic area beside the Visitors Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Portions of the walk will include ground that may not be flat or solid for people with mobility challenges. Meet in the picnic area beside the Visitor Center.

English Country Dancing with the Sabine Hill Social Society Sunday, June 2 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Dancing was a very popular social pastime in early America. Beginners

and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome to learn early 19th century dances. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Free admission! Meet in the Visitor Center Gathering Room.

Carter Mansion Guided Tours Tuesday – Saturday, June 4-8, 18-22 10:00 AM Tuesday – Saturday, June 11-15, 25-29 1:30 PM Cost: Adults - $10.00; Seniors: 65 & up, Veterans, & Active Duty - $8.00; Ages 17 & under - $5.00 Tax included Max:12 per tour Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals Join Seasonal Interpreter Miguel Parrilla for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the Carter family who built it between 1775 and 1780.

The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase.

Sabine Hill Guided Tours Tuesday – Saturday, June 4-8, 18-22 1:30 PM Tuesday – Saturday, June 11-15, 25-29 10:00 AM Cost: Adults - $10.00; Seniors: 65 & up, Veterans, & Active Duty - $8.00; Ages 17 & under - $5.00 Tax included Max: 12 per tour

Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals Join Seasonal Interpreter Abby Hikade for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. During your tour you will have the opportunity to take in the colorful and architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the early 19th century.

independent government, made treaties with the Cherokee, defended their homes, and fought the epic battle of King’s Mountain. Presented in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater, bleacher style seating. Sponsored by Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.

Admission Charge. Purchase tickets online at friendsofsycamoreshoals.org/Liberty

Artisan in Residence Series: Hooked Rugs with Karen Keyworth Saturday, June 15 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Hooked rugs were introduced to America by early colonists and are Accessibility to the home includes created by pulling loops of fabric or steps and an interior staircase. Please yarn through a firm woven base such note, only portable toilet facilities are as linen or burlap. It was a popular available. home craft for many and provided a use for fabric scraps and usable bits Liberty: The Saga of of worn-out clothing. Designs ranged Sycamore Shoals from uncomplicated geometric shapes Our 45th Year! to intricate bird and tree motifs. Join Friday & Saturday - June 7-8; 14-15 Karen Keyworth in the Visitor Center 8:00 PM lobby to learn more about this early Thursday, Friday, & Saturday American tradition. Free Admission!

June 20-22; 27-29 Old Time Music Jam 8:00 PM Tennessee’s official outdoor drama presented by local performers against the backdrop of Fort Watauga. See the Revolution through the eyes of the Overmountain Men: colonists who defied British law and settled west of the blue ridge. These settlers formed an

Visitors Center Hours:

Sunday, June 23 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument?

Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes. Free Admission!

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday (closed 11:00 -12:00 for lunch & cleaning) 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Sunday Our Visitors Center is closed on most State holidays. Park grounds are open from dawn until dusk.

In the event of extremely inclement winter weather, contact the park about program cancelations and park office closings.

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You have one floor to explain your business.

What do you say?

Attention spans have shortened over the years, but your business solves a myriad of problems that can't be explained within seconds. So how do you sell your business before a potential client reaches their floor?

A 30 second pitch works wonders to sell your business before boredom sets in. 60 words are all you need to promote the highlights of your business and how helpful they can be in solving

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potential problems. With an average attention span of 10 seconds, creating a captivating pitch is necessary to avoid loss of attention.

How would you like to be approached in an elevator? Think about how you would feel listening to a boring spiel about "benefits" that don't benefit you. If you would be antsy to reach the next floor after hearing your pitch, change your approach.

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Bristol TN/VA Celebrates 5th Annual Juneteenth Event The Bristol Juneteenth Celebration Committee is proud to announce the annual Juneteenth Celebration, a commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm the event promises a day filled with enrichment, entertainment, food and fun.

for all ages, including:

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marks the momentous occasion when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of slavery, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Since then, Juneteenth has evolved into a symbolic day of remembrance and celebration of African American freedom and achievement.

Family-Friendly Activities: Bring the whole family for a day of fun with a Bounce House for the children and other activities

The celebration will feature an array of activities and attractions

Live Performances: Enjoy a live reggae band, gospel, saxophonist, stand-up poetry and other local entertainment Food and Vendors: Free food and multiple vendors

Location: Cumberland Square Park, 200 Lee Street, Bristol, VA Admission: Free and open to the public For more information and updates, please contact Melanie Beyah 276/494-2558 or Craig Charles

857/891-3550. Join us as we come together to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the enduring spirit of freedom and community. Together, let us strive to build a more just and equitable future for all.

Community Engagement: Engage with local organizations and community members

The Juneteenth Celebration aims to foster a sense of community, promote cultural understanding, and honor the legacy of those who fought for freedom and equality.

All members of the community are invited to join in this celebration.

Event Details: Date: June 15, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Having spent a great deal of my life in the service industry, a lot of the clientele I serviced were traveling for business. Spending my evenings grinding away behind a bar, ankle deep in spilled drinks and growing increasingly numb to the theatrics of under-socialized and over-served patrons, I would daydream about how glamorous the lives and jobs of these on-the-go folks must be; working in a different city every day, meeting new and exciting people along the way from all over the world and bedding down every evening to the turn-down service and freshly fluffed pillows of fancy hotels. It seemed like the perfect opposite to the monotony of my own hum-drum existence, slinging the same drinks to the same faces in the same town I’d woken up in every day of my life. But the old adage of “careful what you wish for” is ringing quite true in my ears these days, as I’ve finally achieved my goal of a career in motion and it’s not exactly the globe-trotting, fast paced existence of glitz and glamour that I’d imagined. In fact, the more I’m on the road, the more I seem to be falling off track.

While I’ve never been more satisfied or motivated career-wise, I unfortunately feel like I’ve not been this physically unhealthy in almost a decade. When it comes to matters of diet and fitness, I definitely thrive in monotony, only maintaining consistency in routine. It’s far easier to get in daily workouts when I’m waking up and going to sleep at the same time every day, just as it’s far less stressful to meal plan and prep when my weekly schedule never changes. And it’s always easiest to

manage life from the comfort and convenience of your own home.

in my usual morning cardio, I lie there hitting snooze until the last possible moment. I’m eaten up with heartburn and indigestion and trapped in a seated position the majority of the day which makes my hips, neck and lower back ache. The stress of nonstop communication with my team while simultaneously executing tastings and events keeps me in a constant elevated state of anxiety and now that is causing me to experience panic attacks. High stress increases cortisol production which leads to fat retention, making the weight thing practically impossible to combat.

These days I’m lucky if I’m home in Franklin for more than 6 days at a time. My territory covers the entirety of Kentucky and 2/3 of the state of Tennesse (basically everything east of Jackson), which keeps me on the road at least half the month. And the reality is, instead of visiting famous landmarks and seeing the best each city has to offer, I take in a lot of ugly evergreens dotting the side of the interstate while I try not to be killed by 18 wheelers or pulled over for responding to emails But even as I’m typing all this, at the while speeding. And the only siteseeing I’m doing mainly consists of end of the day I know regardless of how busy I am it’s still just excuses. observing local wildlife browsing the shelves of various liquor stores The fact of the matter is, I’m not making my health a priority and it in their natural habitats across the should be the top one. I already South. Those “fancy” hotels are actually the best money can buy at a know how chaotic the scheduling corporate rate that fits my company on the road is and should prepare accordingly. Instead of worrying budget while still featuring a bar, and the “new and exciting people to about whether or not the hotel meet” are few and far between. For features a bar and restaurant, I the most part once I make it to a bar should check to see if there are inat the end of the day, famished and room refrigerators and microwaves exhausted from 8-12 hours of selling and pre-pack as many portioned meals as I can fit in a cooler. That and managing a team of 5 across way I’m able to eat on the go during a 500+ mile radius, the last thing I the day and not starve myself until want to do is make small talk with 7pm. And instead of ending my a stranger, and even if I wanted to, they usually have their eyes glued to evenings with a cocktail, I need to their cell phone scrolling on social be moving my body and getting my blood flowing after a long day media which makes it impossible. of sitting in the car. Every hotel So instead I have a drink on an has a gym, so there’s no excuse for empty stomach, which instantly missing cardio at the very least. And drops my inhibitions regarding most of all, if I’m lonely at the end of dietary discipline or sticking to the day and really feel desperate for “just 1 cocktail,” order way too human connection, I have to remind much greasy, carby food, and immediately hit the bed after, giving myself that the chances of meeting someone new and exciting are just my body no opportunity to burn even a single calorie I just took in. I as good on my days off or while I’m working events and opt for a good have to wake up entirely too early night’s sleep instead. due to maximizing my time in the market, so instead of being able to set my alarm an hour early to get

Life on the road isn’t all bad. It’s definitely never boring and I

work for an amazing company representing a product I love that practically sells itself. The connections and experiences I’m making within the industry will last a lifetime and at the end of the day, I’m selling booze not curing cancer; it’s not that serious. It’s a fun job where we reward working hard with playing even harder. I just need to ensure I’m managing myself as much as I am other people, and holding myself to the same high standards and no BS excuses.

Money is great, but it means nothing when you run your health into the ground.

Here’s to looking toward a better few weeks ahead, as I’ll be trying out my new healthier road life from the 6th-16th everywhere from Louisville to Lawrenceberg to Loudon and beyond. Hope you have a healthy, happy, productive week guys!

XO - Kathie

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Unearthing East Tennessee’s Ancient Secrets at Gray Fossil Site Every summer, paleontologists at the Gray Fossil Site and Museum dig into the sediments of an ancient pond and uncover the five-million-year-old remains of plants and animals from the deep history of East Tennessee. Since the site’s unexpected discovery in 2000, scientists have identified thousands of fossils of rhinos, alligators, sabertooth cats, red pandas and even a bone-crushing dog.

The 2024 field season officially began earlier this month. Throughout the summer, a team of East Tennessee State University staff, students and volunteers will discover and preserve fossils on the site and in the museum labs.

This year’s excavation will focus on two areas of the site.

First is a new pit that the field crew often calls the “Mystery Pit” since it isn’t yet clear what fossils are waiting to be found there. This pit is located next to the museum, where visitors can walk up and peek in on the excavation. Second is the “Micro Pit,” an area known for wellpreserved remains of small fossils.

“We’ve already found a partial salamander and bird eggshells in the Micro Pit,” says Lab and Field Manager

Shawn Haugrud. “I’m excited about the chance to find more exquisitely preserved material.”

Preliminary excavations this year have already produced fossils of red panda, alligator and tapir. Each member of the field crew has a personal wish list of what fossils they most hope to find this year.

This year’s summer crew includes many students currently enrolled in the paleontology program at ETSU. These students are trained on-site by experienced museum staff, and they work alongside museum volunteers who participate both in the field and in the lab.

“It’s exciting for me because I’ve never dug for mammals before. I’ve never dug in this part of the country,” said Johannah Orendorff, an ETSU paleontology master’s degree student.

“I’m excited to see what the process looks like at Gray. It’s always different wherever you go,” said Derek den Ouden, another graduate student at ETSU. Every year, excavation and sedimentscreening produce hundreds of new fossils. Last year’s excavation focused on a juvenile rhino skeleton affectionately

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nicknamed “Puddin,” and a few years before that, the crew excavated the entire skeleton of a mastodon. All fossils are processed through the museum’s preparation lab before moving to the collections room, where they will be available for scientific research.

“We are acting as stewards of these fossils,

enabling them to be preserved for future generations,” said Collections Manager Matthew Inabinett. “The Gray Fossil Site is a truly ‘lost world,’ our first window into this part of Tennessee’s deep history.”

The site is overseen by the Don Sundquist Center of Excellence in Paleontology at ETSU.

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The character of Willy Wonka has appeared on the big screen in two films, one released in 1971 and the other in 2005. The character is back in "Wonka", starring the actor who has taken the box office by storm, Timothee Chalamet.

The new film is described as a musical/fantasy/comedy, and it certainly fits the bill. The film is the story of Wonka's early days before his chocolate factory, and he is presented as an aspiring inventor, chocolatier and musician. Wonka arrives at the Galeries Gourmet, full of businesses selling chocolate, with the desire to start his own house of chocolate. After he arrives, Wonka and his small savings soon depart, and he is taken to Mrs. Scrubitt's (Olivia Colman) boarding house by a henchman. As he is signing a contract to stay at the boarding house, Wonka is warned by an orphan named Noodle (Calah Lane) that he should read the fine print on the papers. Wonka signs on without reading the contract, and will pay the price. When he is able to leave

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the boarding house, he goes to the area of city where the chocolate store are to introduce "hoverchocs", a chocolate that causes people to float. After the demonstration, Wonka sells out of the magical chocolate, but has his earnings taken by rival chocolatiers Slugworthn (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas) and Fickelgruber (Mathew Baynton). The rival chocolatiers are so jealous and threatened by Wonka they have the corrupt Chief of Police (Keagan-Michael Key) aid in the confiscation of Wonka's earnings. After all his earnings are taken, Wonka is unable to pay the high fees of staying at the boarding house, and is forced to work in Scrubbitt's laundry with Noodles and several other captives. While working in the laundry, Wonka reveals his late mother was the inspiration for his chocolate, and believes his creations are being stolen by a mysterious little orange man, which is discovered to be Lofty (Hugh Grant), an Oompa Loompa, mischievous small humans who love cocoa beans and love to play practical jokes. Meanwhile, the city's "chocolate cartel", threatened

by Wonka's more affordable and better chocolate, uses the chocolate loving Chief of Police to intimidate Wonka.

While in the boarding house, Noodles has been teaching the illiterate Wonka to read, and the two devise a plan to take down the cartel and the corrupt police chief. Of course the plan is successful and Wonka and his friends open the chocolate store he has always dreamed

of. However, unable to use the police to continue to intimidate Wonka, the cartel sabotages Wonka's chocolate, resulting in the destruction of Wonka's store, and his forced departure from the city. Despite being forced out of the city, Wonka and his boarding house friends devise a plan to take down the crooked cartel, which proved successful, even resulting in a reunion between Noodles and her long lost mother. After his success, Wonka is able to turn an abandoned castle into his soon to be famous chocolate factory, with Lofty as

his tasting chef. While the film does contain musical numbers, they are not overused, and add to the colorfulness of the film.

The film is magical, has plenty of humor and heart in revealing Wonka's origin. While Chalamet isn't the best singer in the world, he is fine in his vocal efforts and makes the film flow with his charm and charisma.

"Wonka" is a blast of eye candy the entire family can enjoy.

(Rated PG)

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PARAMOUNT Jun 1 Mac McAnally (sold out) Jun 20 Steve Earle Jul 18 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Aug 2 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Aug 17 Ozark Mountain Daredevils Sep 28 Dusty Slay (two shows) Oct 4 Destination Soultown featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Jul 19 Dugger Band

KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM: Jul 25 Jordan Davis Oct 3 Brantley Gilbert

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COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVAL Jun 28-29 Cody Johnson, Hardy, Bailey Zimmerman, Lonestar, Trace Adkins, Priscilla Block, Shenandoah, Travis Denning, Jake Worthington, Josh Ross, Emily Ann Roberts.

BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION Sep 13-15 Ashley McBryde, The Wallflowers, The Red Clay Strays, Sam Bush, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The Steeldrivers, 49 Winchester and more.

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MARION VA THE LINCOLN THEATRE Jun 15 Mark Lowry & Friends with Endless Highway and The Sound Jun 21 Zach Rushing with Cletus T. Judd Jun 22 The Piano Men Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John Aug 24 Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Oct 19 & 20 Gene Watson Nov 8 Killer Beaz Nov 16 Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

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BIJOU THEATRE Jun 14 Kevin Smith Jun 21 Lucinda Williams Jul 13 Rob Schneider Jul 14 Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne Aug 9 Sister Hazel Aug 16 Kimberly Perry & Tanner Adell Oct 26 Henry Cho Oct 27 Robin Trower Nov 8 Gaelic Storm

MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Aug 17 The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Spp 28 Black Jacket Symphony will perform will perform Elton John’s TENNESSEE THEATRE Jun 8 Brad Williams Madman Across The Water Jul 9 Brit Floyd: P.U.L.S.E. Oct 7 Ben Folds Jul 13 1964 The Tribute Jul 18 Ben Folds FREEDOM HALL Aug 16 Jamey Johnson THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Oct 20 Whiskey Myers July 14 The Doobie Brothers with Robert Cray Kingsport Aug 24 Heart and Cheap Trick Sept 12 Hootie and the Blowfish with RED WHITE AND BOOM Collective Soul and Edwin McCain Jul 6 The Marshall Tucker Band and Oct 5 Aerosmith and The Cleverlys The Black Crowes FUN FEST AT J. FRED JOHNSON STADIUM Oct 25 Jelly Roll Nov 19 Justin Timberlake Jul 25 Crowder

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Tyler Hubbard, Emily Ann Roberts & Carson Peters Goo Goo Dolls with Phillip Phillips

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RYMAN AUDITORIUM Jun 13 The Del McCoury Band Jun 15 Hauser Jun 21 & 22 Blackberry Smoke Jun 30 The Alan Parsons Live Project Jul 10 Dave Barnes Jul 17 Asia Jul 20 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Jul 24 Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks with special guests The Return o Emerson, Lake & Palmer Jul 25 Ricky Scaggs & Kentucky Thunder Jul 29 Donnie Osmond Aug 9 America Aug 16 Ozark Mountain Daredevils Aug 18 Joe Bonamassa Aug 22 The Turtles, The Cowsills, The Association and others Aug 28 Steve Earle Aug 29 Terri Clark Aug 30 Passenger Sep 4-6 The Red Clay Strays Sep 23 The Beach Boys

Aug 6 Future & Metro Bloomin Aug 9 & 10 Chris Stapleton Aug 14 Five Finger Death Punch with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail Aug 20 Earth Wind & Fire with Chicago Aug 27 Glass Animals Aug 28 Sammy Hagar and Loverboy BROOKLYN BOWL June 16 Kings X Aug 6 10CC NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Aug 9 Bush with Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox Sep 28 Megadeth with Mudvayne and All That Remains Oct 26 Judah & The Lion ASCEND AMPHITHEATRE Jun 6-8 2024 CMA Fest Jun 22 Cypress Hill Jun 29 Sarah McLachlan Jul 12 Styx, Foreigner and John Waite Jul 13 Lake Street Dive Aug 2 Boys II Men Aug 3 Thirty Seconds to Mars Aug 6 Tate McRae Aug 13 Creed with Tonic and Finger Eleven Aug 20 Wallows Aug 31 King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard GEODIS PARK IN NASHVILLE: Aug 30 Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid & the Linda Lindas

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I’ve been trying to remember where and when I first saw Michael Powell’s 1960s horror thriller “Peeping Tom.” I think it was around 2016 or 2017, and I feel that maybe it was when it ran on Turner Classic Movies. I do remember it being an appointment viewing as I was texting with a friend who was also watching it, it was her suggestion to watch it when she found out I had never seen the film “You have to see this, it’s amazing and ruined Michael Powell’s career” she said.

Powell was best known for his collaborations with Emeric Pressburger, the two making some of not only the greatest films of all time but films also among the most cherished and revered of British Cinema. The week before I dove into the new Criterion Collection edition of “Peeping Tom” I had revisited my favorite of the pair’s films, the truly transcendent “A Matter of Life and Death.” "Peeping Tom" is wholly different than that film. The British press despised “Peeping Tom” upon its release in 1960, Powell took a raking over the coals and never directed again in his home country.

“Peeping Tom” has a certain kinship to another thriller from 1960, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”—but more on that later. “Peeping Tom” is about

a young man, Mark Lewis (played

by Carl Boehm), who is a hobbyist photographer and aspiring filmmaker.

Mark’s two-day jobs are working as a focus puller at a motion picture studio in London and doing pin-up photography for a man who runs a tobacco shop that also sells “specialty pictures.”

Mark struggles with the traumas of his childhood, experiments in fear his professor father forced upon him.

How does our young man deal with these traumas? By engaging in his own experiments in fear, murdering women, and filming their deaths with his camera. When Mark hits it off with one of his downstairs neighbors, he struggles against his impulses.

“Peeping Tom” is a disturbing movie, and at over 60 years old it still manages to shock. Not to mention having one of the creepiest endings to a movie I’ve ever seen.

But it is fascinating to think of how this film plays along with “Psycho,” they both land in a very similar ballpark.

“Psycho” was in black and white, and one of the most successful films of Alfred Hitchcock’s storied career.

“Peeping Tom,” however was shot in color and was allegedly pulled from theaters after five days due to the reaction the public and British press had to the film.

Yet over time the reputation of "Peeping Tom" has grown to one of a classic of British cinema, and now it’s a celebrated film. I can’t help but wonder if the film being in color has something to do with that original revulsion to the movie. Hitchcock purposely chose to not film “Psycho” in color saying it would be “too gory.”

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In a collaboration between The Film Foundation, The BFI National Archive, and StudioCanal, “Peeping Tom” has been restored in a new edition that has been released on 4K UHD and regular blu-ray by The Criterion Collection. The new restoration and disc are stunning. When I first saw the film I remember it looking fine, but a little dingy. Here, the colors are bright and vibrant, and at times recall the trademark type of “hyper-color” that Powell was known for in his films

with Pressburger.

The film is given plenty on room on the 4K disc, with an average of 85mbps. The original mono soundtrack comes from the 35mm optical negative. It sounds clear and sharp, with no distortion. The bonus materials, except for the two commentary tracks are all on the blu-ray disc and are a healthy mix of archival bonus features. One of the two commentary tracks comes from Criterion’s first release of the film on laserdisc in 1994.

We also have an introduction by Martin Scorsese, who is a big fan of the film, plus a documentary about the film’s writer and another about the film’s history, together they both make up a healthy running time of almost 90 minutes.

We have an interview with film

editor and Powell’s widow Thelma Schoonmaker, plus a program on the film’s restoration. It’s a very healthy and nice collection of features which helps to make one of the best releases of the year.

When Criterion announced they would be releasing “Peeping Tom” on 4K there was much excitement, this disc set lives up to that excitement and after being a film that was hard to track down for a while, it’s now been released in what is easily the definitive edition of the film on home video. “Peeping Tom” is a movie that will stay with you, haunt you, and leave you asking lots of questions even after the creepy ending rolls.

This disc is highly recommended by yours truly. A fantastic release all the way around. See you next week.

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