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Wallace Theatre

Ddowntown Johnson City’s premier theatrical stage offering first rate improv theatre, movies, storytelling, and more.

Rodney Carrington 3-31-22 The Cameo Theater Downtown Bristol

Blue Ridge Comedy Club A Good Place to Laugh!

Bringing Boston’s best talent to Bristol and offering open mics, showcase shows, classes, workshops, and more.

The Network King

Lee-Lee Williams’ brings inspiration and motivation through Acting, Music, Announcing, Entertainment, Sports, Comedy, and Networking.

The Jonesborough Storyteller’s Guild Presents: “Stories n’ More” Show Tuesday Nights at the International Storytelling Center Starting March 1st

James Gregory 4-22-22 The Capitol Theater Greenville, TN 4-23-22 Jettie Baker Center Clentwood, VA

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03 William King Museum of Art

Contributing Staff

Hosts Eclectic Exhibits and Amazing Collections 04 Spotlight 06 Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Invites You to Contra Dance 07 Karaoke 07 Trivia 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 09 Pro Art Presents Freedom RIders 11 Things To Do 13 WQUT Concert Schedule

Andy Ross Kathie Scalf

14 ETSU Theatre and Dance to

Ken Silvers

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Wendy Hayden Tim SImpson

18 Tri-Cities Faces and Places

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PUBLISHER Hello Loafer Readers!

We are really enjoying showing the pictures for the month of love and we will continue that this month. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and that your month is going great!

We decided (we being Jb who is the real heart and soul that puts this paper together) to splash our cover with local comedy and comedians. We all need some laughs in our life and we have so much to offer right here in the Tri Cities. Try to plan some time to visit each of these local businesses and follow the local comedians on social media. Lee Lee Williams otherwise known as the Network King is a local performer that is coming alive in so many areas. Wallace in downtown Johnson City puts on some great shows and laughs can always be found at Blue Ridge Comedy on State Street. The Cameo is also featured in The Loafer weekly and the shows and amazing. So many choices. Don’t choose……..visit all of them!

Thank you for your continued support!

Have a great week.

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Just off I-81, only ten minutes north of Bristol, Tennessee, and two hours northeast of Asheville, North Carolina, is Abingdon, Virginia. Easily accessible from many metro areas, this has been described as one of the coolest small towns in the country. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, it combines historic charm and proximity to spectacular outdoor recreation.

Abingdon’s history includes stories of battles, from Revolutionary times to Civil War times and more. Its outdoor adventure includes some of the most scenic and exciting driving trails for motorcyclists.

This year, that combination will provide the perfect setting for two amazing art exhibits. Art lovers, motorcycle enthusiasts, and students of history will all be amazed when the William King Museum of Art (415 Academy Drive, Abingdon, Virginia 24212; 276-628-5005) hosts The Long Rifle in Virginia and The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle, which will

both be on display from June through September this year.

With its six galleries and frequently changing exhibits, the museum is considered the premier visual arts center in the region. It is known for its quality exhibitions ranging from contemporary regional art to fine art from all around the world. It is also home to the Betsy K. White Cultural Heritage Research Archive, which documents the rich decorative arts legacy of the region, work that is reflected in two cultural heritage galleries, which celebrate that legacy.

This year, two amazing and unusual traveling exhibits will be highlights of the William King schedule, providing an excellent opportunity for both first-hand experiences and an amazing retrospective for those who love to explore history or hit the open road.

The Long Rifle in Virginia, April 1, 2022-October 31, 2022 The long rifle was an essential piece of equipment on Virginia’s

frontier during the 18th century settlement period. Its longer barrel and rifling technology made it highly accurate at long range and particularly suited to the woodland landscape of western Virginia. Its manufacture was possible with hand-operated tools by local gunsmiths, who made it with native woods and often applied decorative embellishments.

This exhibition will feature approximately 40 guns by known makers, selected for their decorative value.

The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle, June 16, 2022-September 18, 2022 This exhibition is a retrospective of the art, design, and history of the motorcycle. A visual timeline will feature the history and design of the motorcycle, from the controversy of the original make and model to present-day designs from United States brands. It will investigate the use of motorcycles in World War I and World War II and explore how

the motorcycle culture has evolved to the biker culture that we know today.

Featuring motorcycles that are artfully crafted in their designs, viewers can expect to see a multitude of motorcycles including street bikes, off-road bikes, dual-purpose bikes, and vintage bikes.

In Abingdon, the lodging is as eclectic as the history. The Martha Washington Inn and Spa (150 West Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia 24210; 276-628-3161), along with a variety of other lodging options, give visitors a complete array of accommodations to fit any need. For more Abingdon adventure, a visit to VisitAbingdonVirginia.com offers online itineraries, a full list of restaurants, and more.

There is also a summary online of current and upcoming exhibits at the William King Museum of Art.

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Johnson City, Tn Johnson City, TN TUESDAY Feb 15th Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

SATURDAY Feb 19th

THURSDAY Feb 17th

Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz w/Mike Compton 8:00pm at The Down Home

Scotty Melton 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

The Breakfast Club with Wyldeheart 10:00pm at Capone’s Kingsport Kingsport, TN FRIDAY Feb 18th

WEDNESDAY Feb 16th

Stone Creek Four 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

SATURDAY Feb 19th

THURSDAY Feb 17th

Ian Feathers 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza Florencia & the Feeling Album Fundraiser Show 8:00pm at The Down Home FRIDAY Feb 18th Elderbug, Forever Yours and As A Friend 10:00pm at Capone’s

Retroville 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar BristolBristol, TN/Va TN/VA TUESDAY Feb 15th The Guido Awesome Show 10:00pm at O’Mainnin’s Pub

FRIDAY Feb 18th Woodard and Brewer 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Rare Fiction 7:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube Dusty Leigh w/ Drew Plowman 7:00pm at Sidetracks SATURDAY Feb 19th Some Old Friends 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Sam Collie 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

ABINGDON Abingdon, VA SATURDAY Feb 19th

Brady Turner 7:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube

Christian Nicholas Gough (of Moonbeau) 6pm at Wolf Hills Brewing

Coal Creek Band 9:00pm at Sidetracks

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Elizabethton, TN Elizabethton TUESDAY Feb 15th

Cody Fair 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Downtown Country 6:30pm at Jiggy Ray’s

TUESDAY Feb 15th Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at TheMcKinny Center

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“Stories n’ More” Show Tuesday Nights at the International Storytelling Center Starting March 1st

Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Invites You to Contra Dance February 19, 2022 Beginner lesson 7:00 pm Dance 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets : $10.00 single, $8.00 student, $25 family Location: Jonesborough Visitor Center 117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN Contra dancing is social interaction, meeting people, and making new friends, set to music. The rest is just details.

No partner is needed as it is tradition to change partners for each dance. Contra dances are family friendly, alcohol, tobacco, and fragrance free events.

Contra dance is an energetic form of dance for all ages. Contra dance is similar to square dance but is done in long lines rather than four couple squares.

A beginners lesson is held prior to each dance where the basic moves are taught.

The caller calls out the moves during each dance. Come out and join us for fun, exercise, and social interaction.

Covid policy : Proof of Covid vaccination required at the door or self supplied negative Covid test taken at the door.

Follow us on Facebook for dates and announcements.

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Tired of watching zoom shows?

Join the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild for the reopening of their LIVE Stories n’ More shows at the International Storytelling Center!

The JSG’s Tuesday night shows which until Covid have run every Tuesday night for over 25 years.

Join us for our reopening March 1st at 7:00 PM!

Stories and More Shows at the McKinney Center 7pm Tuesday, Feb 8th, 16th & 22nd ISC protocol requires masks and proof of shots

TUESDAY TUESDAY

Karaoke at Numan’s - JohnsonEntertainment City Karaoke with Absolute at The Pub Out Back Karaoke with Bert & L.A. at Kingsport Moose Lodge 7pm (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7:00

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge Bar Turn the Page Karaoke at VFWand Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN Karaoke NightSteak at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at Quaker and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Johnson Moose City, TN 9pm6pm Karaoke at- Kingsport Lodge Karaoke with RonValley at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm Karaoke at Thunder Tavern 8pm

THURSDAY THURSDAY

Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Karaoke with Karaoke with Open Mic Entertainment Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill at Wild Wing Café Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment Wild Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN at 10pm Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Hell JiggyYeah Rays Pizzeria Abby’s Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport, TN 8pm 8pm Karaoke w/Tony & RodToad at CJ’sTavern Sports Bar Karaoke at Tipsy - JonesboroughTN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Open Mic & Karaoke at Wonderland Lounge/Bar N Grill Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7-10 Karaoke at Midnight Oasis - Brtistol, TN Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Restaurant Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson Quarter City, TN 10pm

FRIDAY

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment FRIDAY at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm

Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb at The 8:30pm Turn the PageKaraoke Karaoke atCottage VFWPost 2108 – Johnson City, TN Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at City Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke at Numan’s Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) –Macado’s Bristol, VA Kingsport Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke at 27 Lions (Marion, VA) 9:00pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Laurel Marina on South Holsten 9pm

SATURDAY

Trivia TUESDAY

Wild Wing Café JC- Team Trivia Tuesdays 8:30pm Johnson City Brewing Company- Trivia Tuesdays 7pm Aubrey’s Johnson City- Trivia Night 7pm 27 Lions - Trivia Night 7pm Union Street Taproom - DJ Trivia 6pm

WEDNESDAY

Tipton Street Pub- Trivia Wednesdays 9pm Aubrey’s Bristol- Trivia Night 7pm Johnson City Moose Lodge 1831 - DJ Trivia 7pm Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) - Trivia 7pm

THURSDAY

Holy Taco & Cantina Trivia Night 9pm JRH Brewing - Trivia Night 7pm Mellow Mushroom Johnson City - Mellow Trivia 7pm Gypsy Circus Cider Company - Trivia 6:30pm

MONDAY

Barley Waters- Trivia Night 7pm Yee-Haw Brewing- Trivia Mondays 7pm Woodstone Deli - DJ Trivia 7pm Model City Tap House - Live Team Trivia Night 7pm

SATURDAY

Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar

SUNDAY 7pm Open Mic with Karaoke at Go Burrito Johnson City Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm

MONDAY

Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm

**The schedule is subject to change due to the request for social distancing at this time.**

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it’s time to stop. Sometimes she will even come running if there’s a conflict between other cats in the cat room and gently distract them. Selina has been spayed and is current on her vaccinations. Bday 5/15/20.

The play demonstrates the importance of working together to affect change and specifically how non-violent protest was used to combat the cruelties of segregation. Set in 1961, fifteen years after the Supreme Court outlawed segregation, bus lines and cities throughout the south continued to enforce a rigid system separating black and white citizens. The freedom riders, both black and white Americans, decided to travel together on buses that crossed state lines, purposefully disregarding the hateful segregation practices that were commonplace.

The unforgettable heroes and the facts behind the important events portrayed in Freedom Riders are essential to a full understanding of the civil rights era and American history.

Mad River Theater Works is an acclaimed touring ensemble that creates vibrant and evocative plays with music for families and young audiences, based on American history and folklore. Founded in 1978, Mad River presents original productions that explore traditional stories in a unique and innovative style.

D ex te r What a handsome fellow Dexter is !!! He is ready for his soon to be 8th Bday. Dexter loves to play fetch, is good with cats, large dogs and kids ages 12 and

Freedom Riders is the latest addition to the canon of American History plays by Mad River Theater Works. The production explores the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the civil rights movement. The ProArt Association, in partnership with the Appalachian African American Cultural Center and UVA Wise, welcomes the ensemble on Friday, February 25th at 7:30 PM in the Union High Auditorium in Big Stone Gap.

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General admission tickets are $15 at the door, and all children and students are free to attend. Pro-Art season tickets will be honored for this performance. Season tickets can be purchased at proartva.org, in person at any show, or by calling 276-376-4520. For the safety of everyone attending, Pro-Art requests patrons to wear a mask for the duration of the performance.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with mobility issues are encouraged to call or email the Pro-Art office to make arrangements for parking. For evolving conditions related to the global pandemic, inclement weather, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to visit proartva.org or call 276-376-4520 for up-to-date information.

Pro-Art’s mission is to promote the arts and expand accessibility to cultural experiences for residents and students in Wise, Lee, and Dickenson Counties and the City of Norton. For more information about our planned performances, please visit proartva.org. You can find the ProArt Association on social media @ProArtVA. Pro-Art is supported in part by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, and Mountain Empire Community College. For more information about Pro-Art, please visit proartva.org, call the office at (276) 376-4520, or send an email to pro-art@uvawise.edu.

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Adult Canvas ClassPrimitive Snowman 6:00pm at Brushstrokes n' More

WEDNESDAY FEB 16TH Young Professional Axe Throwing Social 6:00pm at Quantum Leap Trampoline FRIDAY FEB 18TH

FRIDAY FEB 18TH Nature: Dining with Wolves 2:00pm at Bays Mountain Park Glow in the Dark Volleyball 6:00pm at V. O. Dobbins

Young Professionals Breakfast/ SATURDAY FEB 19TH Coffee Networking Tennessee State Parks Running 9:00am at Johnson City Tour - The War Party 6:00am Chamber of Commerce at Warriors' Path State Park Superbull Professional Bull Riding 8:00pm at Freedom Hall Nature: Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountain Park Galentine's Night SUNDAY FEB 20TH 6:30pm at Into the Fire SATURDAY FEB 19TH Kingsport Speedway Car Show 9:000am at The Mall at Johnson City Johnson City Symphony Orchestra 7:30pm at Martin Center for the Arts

Planetarium – “From Earth to the Universe” 12:00pm , 2:00pm, 4:00pm at Bays Mtn Park

BRISTOL TUESDAY FEB 15TH

Chili Cookoff & Gear Swap Superbull Professional Bull Riding 8:00pm at Freedom Hall 6:00pm at The Fly Box

THURSDAY FEB 17TH Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic 7:00am at Bristol Public Library

ABINGDON, VA WEDNESDAY FEB 16TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center The Arts Depot 6 x 6 Fundraiser 5:30 at SW VA Higher Education Center FRIDAY FEB 17TH Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at Washington Co Public Library SUNDAY FEB 18TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

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FRIDAY FEB 18TH

THURSDAY MARCH 31ST Rodney Carrington 8:00pm at The Cameo Theater

Glow in the Dark Dodgeball 7:00pm at Elizabethton Parks & Rec Department

FRIDAY APRIL 22ND James Gregory 8pm at Capitol Theatre of Greeneville

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BRISTOL TN/VA

PARAMOUNT Mar 12 Free Fallin-Tom Petty Tribute Mar 18 Randy Houser Apr 3 Crowder Apr 7/8 The Black Jacket Symphony: The Police’s Synchronicity Apr 9 Mark Lowry Apr 16 Bela Fleck & The Flecktones May 15 Scotty McCreery May 29 Million Dollar Quartet CAMEO THEATER Feb 18 8 Second Ride, The Dugger Band and Aaron Walker Band Mar 12 Cooper Alan Mar 31 Rodney Carrington Apr 23 Three Dog Night BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY: Sept 30-Oct 1 Country Thunder Music Festival with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt and others

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JOHNSON CITY

FREEDOM HALL Feb 21 Reo Speedwagon Mar 12 Casting Crowns MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Apr 27 Melissa Etheridge WILLIAM B. GREENE JR. STADIUM Apr 29 Miranda Lambert GREENVILLE NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Feb 12 Stayin Alive-Bee Gees Tribute Feb 19 Home Free Mar 5 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Mar 13 The Kentucky Headhunters Mar 20 Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone

Mar 26 Richard Marx Apr 8 Hotel CaliforniaSalute to The Eagles Apr 9 The Commodores May 1 Dailey and Vincent May 14 The Oak Ridge Boys May 21 Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo with American Idol Singer Rudy Cardenas performing the music of Boston and Journey

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TENNESSEE THEATRE Feb 11 Ashley McBryde Feb 12 Erick Baker Feb 19 Drew & Ellie Holcomb Feb 20 Punch Brothers Mar 19 Little Feat Mar 24/27 Big Ears Festival Mar 31 JohnnySwim Apr 3 Newsboys Apr 15 Postmodern Jukebox Apr 24 Taylor Tomlinson Apr 25 Primus Apr 28 Walker Hayes Apr 29 Amos Lee THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Mar 10 Korn Mar 11 MercyMe Apr 8 Elton John KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM Feb 18/19 Billy Strings Feb 23 Dancing With The Stars Mar 6 Joe Bonamassa Mar 13 Bert Kreischer Apr 21 Modest Mouse Apr 25 Rainbow Kitten Surprise KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM Feb 12 Josh Dunham Feb 18 Gabriel Iglesias Apr 15 For King & Country BIJOU THEATRE Feb 15 Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Feb 19 Hot Tuna (acoustic) Mar 2 Lyle Lovett Mar 4 Donna The Buffalo Mar 11 Marc Broussard Apr 6/7 The Wood Brothers Apr 14 The Zombies

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THE ORANGE PEEL Feb 19 Trial By FireTribute to Journey Feb 25 Elle King Mar 3 Lyle Lovett Nashville Mar 4 The Breakfast Club Mar 10 Dropkick Murphys NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Mar 16 Graham Nash Mar 23 Judas Priest with Mar 20 Ministry, Melvins and Queensryche Corrosion of Conformity May 7 Deftones Mar 23 Shovels & Rope Apr 1/2 The Wood Brothers RYMAN AUDITORIUM Apr 27 Matt Kearney Feb 12 Three Dog Night Apr 30 Paul Thorn Feb 15 Punch Brothers Feb 9 America THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Feb 20 The Temptations and The Mar 1 Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Four Tops Feb 16 Beth Hart Mar 12 Zach Williams Feb 22/26 Tedeschi Trucks Band Mar 24 Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros Feb 28 Elle King Mar 28 Glass Animals Mar 9 Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros Apr 15 Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Mar 13 Dream Theater (Opry House) Apr 27 Indigo Girls Mar 16/17 Little Feat Apr 30 Amos Lee Mar 16 Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Cherokee, N.C.: Mar 19 Ministry with Melvins and Corrosion of Conformity HARRAH’S CASINO Mar 26 Buddy Guy Feb 12 Aaron Lewis Apr 3 Lorde (Opry House) Feb 25 Bret Michaels +Last in Line Apr 8 Trace Adkins Apr 9 The Wood Brothers Mar 5 Gary Allan Apr 13 JohnnySwim (Opry House) Mar 12 Marshall Tucker Band with Apr 17 Jerry Cantrell Dave Mason Mar 25 Travis Tritt BRIDGESTONE ARENA Apr 1 Grand Funk Railroad Feb 11 Kacy Musgraves Apr 23 Blackberry Smoke Feb 14 Dua Lipa Feb 16 Mercy Me Greenville, SC Feb 18 New Edition Feb 25 Dierks Bentley THE FORUM (HAL ROGERS CENTER) Mar 9 Billie Eilish Mar 13 Ace Frehley Mar 16/18 Morgan Wallen

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The recent Broadway hit “Straight White Men” will make its regional premiere Feb. 17-20 at East Tennessee State University’s Martin Center for the Arts. Presented by the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance, the show will be performed Feb. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Bert C Bach Theatre.

“Straight White Men” is written by Young Jean Lee, who was the first Asian American woman to have a play produced on Broadway. The show opened Off-Broadway in November 2014 and was later produced by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago before opening at Broadway’s Helen Hayes Theatre in June 2018.

The show tells the story of three brothers who have gathered at their widowed father Ed’s Midwestern home for Christmas Eve. Jake is a recently divorced banker, Drew is a writer and professor, and Matt, a Harvard graduate, has just moved back home with his dad. While the holiday begins with cheerful trash-talking, pranks, takeout Chinese food, and other

Christmas rituals, the mood shifts when one of the siblings shows his emotional vulnerabilities, leaving the rest of the family debating what his true problem really is and what should be done to help him.

The intervention leads to a discussion about being a straight white male and begs the question: can privilege be problematic?

is produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Tickets are $5 for ETSU students, faculty, and staff and $10 general admission.

Throughout the rehearsal process, the cast and company have observed strict COVID-19 prevention protocols, including

“Straight White Men” stars Seth Buckles, Tatijhana Campbell, Stephen Cradic, Caleb Hale, Wes Harmon, Elias Murphy, Ben Potter, J.T. Roberts, Joe Smith, Caleb Vaughn, and Estreya Whitney. The show is directed by ETSU professor Melissa Shafer, with Zoe Cameron as stage manager, Ian Shockley as lighting designer, Beth Skinner as costume designer, Zach Olsen as technical designer, Jonathon Taylor as scenic designer, Ante Ursic and Cara Harker as movement consultants, Caroline Daniels as assistant scenic designer; and Christina Ward as assistant costume designer.

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And it all started with sounds first why?

Because audio takes up less space and The future in entertainment usually is easier to convert, or so I assume. In begins with sound. If you want to know our future we will undoubtedly do away which direction our entertainment needs with any kind of physical trace of our are heading in terms of technology, entertainment lineage. Again checkout watch the music industry. Let me how many music cds are available in explain. Before we see anything we hear your local store. I foresee eventually it first. In the early days entertainment buying a card with a scratch off code was done on stages and performed live. that you can go to a website and enter And in the real old days there were no to download the newest Movie releases. original works, it was stuff from biblical You can still purchase everything on stories turned into stage plays. Then it digital now so stands to reason that will was stuff that had been published by become the only method of purchasing a handful of writers such as Aeschylus, entertainment in our future. However in Shakespeare, and a few others. And the midst of the tech crazed world I still then much later it was Vaudeville and own and from time to time listen to my Broadway shows. And then On April 1919 Silvertone phonograph or as I like 9, 1860 the world changed when the to call it the first wireless technology. I French inventor Édouard-Léon Scott crank the handle and have countless 78 de Martinville created the first sound rpm records to listen to. And the best recording in history. This began a wave part, it was given to me by a friend many of new ideas and possibilities. A new years ago. She knew how much I had era of entertainment technology was always wanted one but I was hesitant dawning. From that we got cylinder about paying for the overpriced ones at phonographs, porcine, vinyl and so on. antique stores that had long ago given But it all began with sound. Then moving up the ghost. And so now it sits proudly pictures came on the scene then talking in my living room and will someday pictures followed. And as each phase of belong to my son who loves antiques sound advanced so did the visuals. Let nearly as much as I do. I will say this me explain it this way. floor model represents a time that we will never see again. The beginning We had cylinders, Disk, -track, cassette, of something amazing. It’s all been cd, and digital. done now all the inventors are doing In video we had projector, beta, VHS, is advancing on something we already DVD, and then Digital. have. I do think listening to music through my phone in my car is amazing but I also know that it all started with my old phonograph. That I see every day and that beckons me to drag out my collection of Beethoven records and give them a spin and close my eyes and listen to the 5th symphony (my Favorite) hearing all the cracks and pops of the history that sends vibrations down through the diaphragm and out of the built in horn. It is something to be witnessed.

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

by Lorie Ann McReynolds When I was a little girl, I remember my parents talking about arthritis. My mom’s feet and back would hurt because of it. For my daddy, it was his hands that were stricken with the pain. I never knew the extent of their discomfort. I

never knew the depth of the hurt. Until now. In 2002, at age 31, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). RA is where my immune system, whose job is to protect my body, actually produces something that attacks my joints. It causes swelling, indescribable pain and joint damage. I am sure I had it many years before I was diagnosed but didn’t realize what it was. When the RA would hit my upper body joints, it would make things like getting dressed difficult as the area where the afflicted joint was would become useless, difficult to move and lose its strength. The lower body joints would make walking difficult as putting weight on that leg would be nearly impossible.

I have been prescribed many medicines over the last 20 years. Some worked very well, and I would be in remission. Others I think my body would get used to and over time would become not as effective.

With my current treatment plan which is 2 pills a day and a biologics injection once a week, I have been in remission for years only with an occasional “flare up” as they are called. But in the last couple of months, the flare ups have been more frequent. I am sure when I see my Rheumatologist soon, he will change my treatment plan.

As much as RA affects the joints, it also affects the mind. It is very hard not to be able to do what I used to do. I must take things slower now. Be more cautious of how I am walking, what I am lifting. When a flare up affects how I walk, it draws attention to myself, which is something I detest. Also, I have to accept help from others. On the other hand, I am very blessed that God surrounded me with people who love me and are willing to help me. I am thankful for them even if it is still hard to accept the help. So, if you know of someone who has RA, be patient with them. They don’t mean to be difficult. They don’t mean to cancel plans right before an event. It is hard for them to commit because they don’t know when a flare up will happen.

They don’t mean to be downhearted.

They are struggling with the memories of the active person they were and trying to find a balance with the person they are now. So, tell them it is okay. While you don’t fully understand what they are going through, you are there for them in whatever way they need you.

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

As I’ve stated many times throughout my tenure here in the Loafer, self-love is the best love. Regardless of your relationship status, being kind to yourself should be of the utmost importance. And as the queen of self-care, the week of Valentine’s seems like a great time for a little solo pampering. Whether you’re happily coupled or fiercely single, it’s high time to treat yo’ self to the good life. Allow me to give you a guide to goodness at any budget.

Even if you’re balling on a budget, you can still enjoy an evening of indulgence without breaking the bank. For less than $50, you can give yourself a spa experience in the privacy of your own home. The first step in self-care is isolation and it also doesn’t cost a cent.

If you live alone like me it’s as simple as kicking the dogs out of whatever room you’re occupyingor shipping them off for a weekend at grandmas. If you’re not the sole human tenant of the household however, it can require a bit more planning. So look ahead and choose a convenient time to ask your significant other to enjoy an evening with friends, or to take the kids out for dinner and a movie. Set up a sitter, put the pets in their crates-whatever you have to do to make sure you get at least a couple hours of uninterrupted quiet time. Next, turn your phone on airplane mode; no calls or notifications going in and out. Kick on some relaxing music. All streaming

platforms have “chill” or “spa” music channels that will serve to soothe and unwind, but feel free to crank up whatever music makes your heart feel full. Start running a hot bath or shower with all the doors shut so the room gets steamy and warm. Then add a fizzy bath bomb or essential oils, light some candles and dim the lights to a relaxing ambiance.

Just before you’re ready to crawl in, pour yourself a drink. If you imbibe in something with a little octane, a $15 bottle of prosecco or Willamette Pinot Noir makes a great companion, but feel free to craft a cocktail or crack open a cold beer if that’s what tickles your fancy. If you don’t drink, a hot cup of organic tea is just perfect as well. Now sit down and relax.

TJ Maxx sells great face masks for around $5, or just enjoy reading a book or some magazines that have been collecting dust on your shelves. Once your water starts to get cold or your feet start to prune, wrap up in a warm towel or robe straight from the dryer, slather yourself in your favorite scented lotion and prepare your favorite meal. Whether it’s takeout from your favorite Chinese hole-inthe-wall, a pot of macaroni, or a gourmet meal from scratch, the point is to treat yourself to something so yummy it feels sinful, complete with dessert.

Finish off with something sweet; a $3 box of brownies and a carton of ice cream can go a long way!

Enjoy your meal while watching your favorite show or movie and savor your last moments of freedom.

If you’ve got a bit more money to

spend, upgrade this experience by booking a stay at a hotel or Air BnB and reservations at your favorite restaurant. Many people are intimidated at the idea of dining alone, but I’m here to tell you it’s one of my favorite things. For me there is no greater experience than being able to chow down with reckless abandon, without the pressure of worrying about food in my teeth or if I’m using my chopsticks correctly. If you’re not comfortable taking up an entire table, cozy up at the bar.

You’re guaranteed to have an opportunity for conversation there. But there’s always the option of room service as well.

There is nothing more selfindulgent than a silver tray full of food delivered directly to an oversized fluffy bed. You can also book yourself a massage, facial or mani/pedi at a local spa, which will offer a wide variety of services at every price range. A stay at the Carnegie in Johnson City presents a one stop shop for food, drink, relaxation and accommodations without ever stepping foot out of the building.

Finally, if you’re lucky enough that money is no object (due to being financially sound or having saved enough in your rainy day fund) there is no better time than the present to sweep yourself away for a solo adventure. Book the longest vacation you can afford to a place that brings you joy and hit the road alone! There should be no guilt tied to taking time away for yourself once and awhile. Go to an all-inclusive tropical resort, spend a long weekend skiing the

by Kathie Scalf slopes before the season is over, or backpack your way around Europe for a couple of weeks. Wherever you end up, a solo vacation should be centered around feeding your mental well-being and personal growth.

Nurturing yourself should have no financial bearing. Regardless of your tax bracket, sexual orientation, relationship status or age, we ALL deserve love. And the best love comes from you, to you. Valentine’s Day is so focused on telling other people how much you love them; in the days following, how about concerting the same amount of effort toward showering yourself with the same attention and affection? Nothing feels better than making yourself Queen or King for the day, so treat yourself with the same care you want to give to other people. You won’t be disappointed.

XO - Kathie

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I must confess I never read any of the Harry Potter novels and I still haven't.

Nevertheless when the first film in the series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was released in 2001 I was in line. After viewing the first film I became an immediate fan and enjoyed all the films in the series which ended in 2011. I always enjoyed the fact that having never read the novels I never knew what was going to happen in the next film, so I had a completely different perspective than my friends who had read all the novels.

While they were wondering how the film versions would meet or come up short of their expectations, I was simply excited to see what would happen next.

The "Harry Potter" film series was one of the most successful of all time, and fans literally grew up with or watched the characters grow up with each new film.

Flash forward to 2022 and we have the excitement of

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"Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Return of Hogwarts" now showing on HBO Max. The reunion celebrates the 20th anniversary of the release of the first film in the series, and reunites members of the cast. The special features the warm reunion of Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), and other cast members. The premise of the special features the cast returning to Hogwarts School, where they reminisce about their time together filming for ten years. The special also features the various directors of the films, and their unique approach to each film. I really enjoyed all the archival footage of three main stars auditioning together and you can see an immediate chemistry between them. Of special note is how Watson felt she "was" Hermione, and how when she read the books, first released in 1997, she felt the role was meant to be hers. In the special we also see the other beloved stars of the series including Helena Bonham Carter, who has a hilarious moment with Radcliffe, Robbie Coltrane, who is often very emotional about his time in the films, Gary Olman, of whom Radcliffe was in awe of, and Ralph Fiennes, who was so wonderful as one of the best movie villains of all time. The special also reveals the surprising great admiration and love between Watson and Tom Felton, who played bad seed Draco Malfoy in the series. I

also enjoyed seeing twin actors James and Oliver Phelps who were so much fun as Fred and George Weasley, and how they loved the fact that twins were featured in the novels.

There is so much to talk about regarding the reunion, but I will say the best parts for me are when the three main stars are chatting about their time together, and how they will always be connected to each other and have a lasting bond.

Two moments were especially heart tugging, with Watson and Grint talking, one on one, while revealing their love for each other, but making it clear their love is not romantic. The three main stars shed a lot of tears during the reunion special, and the special ends

with Radcliff shedding tears while revealing how much those who worked with him on the film series mean to him.

It really is amazing to realize if you watched the films as they were released how we saw the actors grow up before our very eyes. I doubt we will ever see this again in the world of cinema. This reunion is a must see for fans of the films, and will leave you wanting to take in another viewing of the series, as it did for me. "Return to Hogwarts" is now playing on HBO Max and will show later in 2022 on TBS and the Cartoon Network.

(Rated TV PG)

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Anyone else a bit surprised it’s February already? Didn’t we just have New Years? Anyways, once again those cinematic bloodhounds, Warner Archive, have a release a new slate of titles, two of which I take a look at this week. Both titles are making their blu-ray debuts in brand new restorations. First up we have Warner Brothers’ grand pre-code musical “Gold Diggers of 1933,” then we head up a decade and a half to MGM for their all-star, technicolor production of “The Three Musketeers.”

The film is full of WB contract players, Warren William, Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, Ruby Keller, Guy Kibbee, and Ned Sparks. The film is of the pre-code era, so there’s a few sequences that are most suggestive and downright risqué.

Pre-Code films are those films made during that window of time with the production code, which was to keep movies “pure,” was created, but not inforced. As such, this film is a absolute hoot from start to finish, a funny, engaging, and wilding amusing entertainment.

own. This may be doubly hard to think of considering MGM’s financial problems that have plagued them for decades as of late, but in the golden age of Hollywood, they were it.

Kelly brings an amazingly athletic performance to the film, and the sword fights are really wonderful.

Unfortunately, most of the film just sorta lies there and it feels like it goes on a little too long. I hate to So in 1948 MGM decided to make a knock it, it’s not a bad film, in fact it prestige production of a great work was a huge hit for MGM, but overall of literature, Alexandre Dumas’ “The it’s mostly an OK film, yet also one Three Musketeers” with a packed of the most visually dazzling of any cast. Grab your seat and take a deep MGM film I’ve seen on blu-ray. If breath for in this one we have: Lana you’re a fan of this one, this blu-ray Turner as Lady De Winter, Gene will fill your heart with joy.

Kelly as D'Artagnan, June Allyson Bonus features included a vintage as Constance, Van Heflin as Athos, With the non-musical love story plot Angela Lansbury as Queen Anne, and Traveltalks short about London, The depression was here and lines directed by Marvin LeRoy, and Vincent Price(!) as Prime Minister a radio promo, a cartoon, and the Hollywood was doing all they could the musical sequences directed by Richelieu. Heck of a cast, right? film’s trailer. Though this one didn’t to help weary American’s take their Busby Berkeley with this usual brand Shot in that beautiful MGM brand mind off things, “Gold Diggers of work for me as well as it might you, of dazzle, it’s easy to see why this 1933” is a series of musical scenes I won’t lie, this disc is worth a look of Techicnolor, this movie is a real set amid the story line of a Broadway film was such a hit with depression treat for the eyes, the original Nitrate alone for the action scenes and one audiences and why today today it’s Technicolor negatives still exist, producer who has a show he’s of the best looking presentations of still a great deal of fun to watch. The and each negative was scanned dying to get on stage, but can’t get MGM Technicolor I’ve ever seen. original negative is long gone, so this separately to make a new 4K the money to do so thanks to the Depression. The film famously opens new 2K restoration was made from restoration that this disc was sourced That’s all for this month’s look at the best surviving elements and I’m Warner Archive, hopefully you’ll with the song “We’re In the Money” from. The results? Stunning. A true shocked it wasn’t from an original find something here that will peak feast for the eyes, the film is crystal being preformed by Ginger Rogers in negative as it looks so good. your interests, check out their clear and that dazzling MGM color a two piece outfit that is made marketplace on Amazon for this and The black and white is sharp and made me gasp with delight several of coins. crisp, clear with rich contrasts. times while watching the film. other titles. I’ll see you next week.

I’ve seen the clip of Ginger Rogers singing “We’re In The Money” many times, it’s always looked rough and scratched up. To see that familiar sequence looking debris free is a real revelation. Extras from the previous DVD release have been ported over. This included four featurettes and three vintage cartoons, plus a trailer. Outside of the trailer and the cartoons, all the extras are in SD since they were made for the DVD era. A highly recommended disc for you collection.

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It may be difficult for modern film goers to think of one studio having a reputation for prestige, the cream of the crop, but MGM was that studio. They thought of, and were considered, to be in a class all their

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