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SATURDAY Apr 2nd

FRIDAY Apr 1st

Goodbye June 10:00pm at Capone’s

Ron Addison and the Tom Cowboy Kidd Rock 6:00pm Cats 6:00pm at Thunder Mountain Tavern at Jonesborough Barrel House and Music Barn SATURDAY Apr 2nd Tommy Yon 7:00pm at Lonesome Pine Bluegrass Cascade Draft House 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House James Meadows 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN

Kingsport Kingsport, TN Johnson City, Tn Johnson City, TN

FRIDAY Apr 1st

TUESDAY Mar 29th

Donny & the Dryheavers 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Mar 30th HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza THURSDAY Mar 31st Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Cash Revisited & Friends 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY Apr 2nd Borderline Band 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar GENTS & LIARS Live 9:00pm at KC Lounge: Krazy Chicken International

Chris Acker 8:00pm at the Down Home

Bristol Bristol, TN/Va TN/VA

Matt Maeson (solo acoustic) 8:00pm at the Capones

WEDNESDAY Mar 30th Florencia & The Feeling 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

FRIDAY Apr 1st Night Moves 10:00pm at Capone’s

THURSDAY Mar 31st Scotty Melton 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

FRIDAY Apr 1st

SATURDAY Apr 2nd

TUESDAY Mar 29th

Kevin Smith 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Downtown Country 6:30pm at Jiggy Ray’s

Old Friends 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

Abingdon, VA Abingdon, VA

Whiskey Throttle 7:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube

SUN, APR 3 AT 3 PM

Ali Randolph 8:00pm at Thunder Mountain Tavern and Music Barn

Sunday April 3rd

Kentucky Ruckus w/ Andrew Scotchie 3:00pm at Wolf Hills Brewery

Jonesborough THURSDAY Mar 31st RJ Smith 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House

Donnie & The Dry Heavers

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The Pro-Art Association in partnership with the Southwest Virginia Museum and the Appalachian African American Cultural Center present Let’s Give a Party, a musical and historical event celebrating the life and legacy of Piedmont Blues musician and Big Stone Gap native Carl Martin.

Martin made his earliest recordings as a member of several groups, including the Four Keys, the Tennessee Chocolate Drops, and the Wandering Troubadours. He also performed in the trio Martin, Bogan, and Armstrong, helping keep alive the AfricanAmerican old-time string band tradition in Appalachian music. In celebration and honor of Martin’s lasting legacy, Sparky & Rhonda Rucker will perform selections from the music of Carl Martin and others on Saturday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Goodloe Center on the campus of Mountain Empire Community College.

For over fifty years, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker have performed throughout the U.S. as well as overseas, singing songs and telling stories from the American folk tradition. They are internationally recognized as leading musicians, authors, and storytellers. The duo accompanies themselves with fingerstyle picking and bottleneck blues guitar, blues harmonica, old-time banjo, piano, spoons, and bones.

Sparky and Rhonda have performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival as well as NPR’s All Things Considered, Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, and Morning Edition. Their recording, Treasures & Tears,

was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award, and their music is also included on the Grammynominated anthology, Singing Through the Hard Times.

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.

In conjunction with Saturday evening’s concert, the Southwest Virginia Museum and the Appalachian African-American Cultural Center will present an exhibit highlighting the musical contributions of Carl Martin alongside nearly a dozen other notable African-American musicians from Southwest Virginia, spanning the period from the 1920’s to present day. The exhibit will include photographs featuring pianists Richard Lomax of Osaka and Spike Carson of Lee County, and will also feature Earl Gilmore’s guitar on display. Gilmore was a blues and gospel singer, piano player, and lifelong resident of Clinchco in Dickenson County.

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 Pro-Art Association on social media @ProArtVA.

This celebration is brought to you in partnership with the Southwest Virginia Museum and the Appalachian AfricanAmerican Cultural Center. Tickets are $10 at the door for admission to the concert and exhibit, and all children and students are free. Pro-Art season tickets will be honored for this performance. For the safety of everyone attending, Pro-Art and the Southwest Virginia Museum request

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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APPALACHIAN BEE CLUB OF EAST TENNESSEE

Beginning Beekeeping School 2022 Tuesday April 5 & Wednesday April 6 6:00pm - 9:00pm Registration Begins at 5:00pm Appalachian Fairgrounds Admission: $30 Each Extra Adult/Child: $5 Find Us on Facebook for More Information: Appalachian Bee Club of East Tennessee

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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 7pm

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke Night at Eric Wonderland Karaoke w/ HuskinsLounge VFW and PostBar 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm 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 - Brtistol, Karaoke w/ EricOasis Huskins VFWTNPost 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Quarter Restaurant Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson 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 Karaoke at The Cottage Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 8:30pm 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at City Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm 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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70. Dubuque denizen 58. Serum holder 35. 1997 Bond girl Michelle 71. Phyllis's TV husband 59. "____ Cannibals" (quirky tune 72. Feminist Lucretia 36. Symphonically slow from Toto Coelo) 60. "Hey, you!" sound 61. Portuguese king EFUDSMV JFHDSV, XGJ Answers to last week’s 62. Ab ___ (from the top) puzzles can be found 63. Present topper on page 09.

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All entries and spectator admission will be donation only!

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She is a stinker and definitely doesn’t act like a 10 yr old !!! Pixie is very friendly, loving, is good with other cats, loves toys and hanging out in

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the window sill bedding !!! She also loves head scratches from you. Pixie Stix has been spayed and is current on her vaccinations. Look at those whiskers !!! Bday 2/17/12

This fundraiser will benefit Kathy Seymore “Halfpint” in having a liver transplant. She has been diagnosed with Cirrhosis (said to be caused by medicine for diabetes) and also has Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - an uncommon condition that affects the lungs of people with advanced liver diesease. This is caused by blood vessels in the lungs expanding and increasing in number, making it hard for red blood cells to properly absorb oxygen.

Kathy is currently on 5 liters of oxygen. Without this transplant she has been given 6 mo. -1 year to live. She has to have her deductable of $5200 just to be put on the transplant list and she has to live in Durham, NC close to Duke Hospital for up to 2 months. She is drawing a small disability check, but has rent and utilities here and will have them in Durham as well. She is 58 years of age and drove a truck nearly 30 years until she started driving the Marsh Blood Mobile and doing phlebotomy work for them.

Marsh Blood Mobile will be giving back to Kathy with every pint donated.

For more info or anyone willing to sponser please contact:

Scottie Arrowood 423-747-2624 Donations can be made at:

Venmo: @Kathy-Seymour-17• Cash App: $Kathyseymore31 Follow this journey on Facebook!

Fundraiser for Liver Transplant for Kathy Seymour (Halfpint)

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to find a good home. Marley loves to play with a ball and is very energetic. She does NOT like cats, is good with children 5 and up, has been spayed and is current on her vaccinations. Marley is not housetrained.

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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149 N. Lincoln Avenue Jonesborough, TN

Parks and Recreation to Offer Four Bluebell Wildflower Hikes Winged Deer Park contains the largest collection of spectacular bluebell flowers in Northeast Tennessee, and they only bloom for a very short time.

The bluebells will be the centerpiece of five, slow-paced strolls around the park’s “back forty,” where participants will also enjoy other park features.

The hikes are free, and no registration is necessary. All ages are welcome.

Meet at the Winged Deer Park disc golf parking lot (off Carroll Creek Road).

Choose from these dates and times: · ·

Friday, April 1, 10-11:15 a.m.

Monday, April 4, 10-11:15 a.m. and 1-2:15 p.m. · Tuesday, April 5, 6-7:15 p.m. · Wednesday, April 6, 10-11:15 a.m.

For more information, call: 423-283-5821.

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SATURDAY APR 2ND

SATURDAYS

THURSDAY MAR 31ST

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

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149

Hopscotch Spring & Summer 2022 Event 10:00am at Kingsport Farmers Market

Long Rifle Documentation Day 1:00pm at William King Museum

WEDNESDAY MAR 30TH Spring Break Kids Canvas 10:30am at Into the Fire THURSDAY MAR 31ST Pitch Night 6:00pm at Sparks Plaza FRIDAY APR 1ST Spring Break Egg Plaque 10:30am at Into the Fire SATURDAY APR 2ND

“The Story that Gets You Noticed” – Arts@Work 6:00pm at Create Appalachia FRIDAY APR 1ST Model City Antique & Flea Spring Market 10:00am at Kingsport Civic Auditorium SATURDAY APR 2ND Model City Antique & Flea Spring Market 10:00am at Kingsport Civic Auditorium

Keep Kingsport Beautiful Spring Cleanup 10:00am ETSUcon 9:00am at The D. P. Culp Student Center at Downtown Kingsport Guided History Hike 1:00pm Spring Market 10:00am at at Bays Mountain Park The Pavilion at Founders Park SUNDAY APR 3RD Spring Food Truck Festival 11:00am at Johnson City Mall Model City Antique & Flea Spring Market 10:00am SUNDAY APR 3RD at Kingsport Civic Auditorium ETSUcon 9:00am at The D. P. Culp Student Center ABINGDON, VA Epic Superhero Quest and Meet WEDNESDAY MAR 31ST and Greet 2:00pm Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center at Mondo's Place

SUNDAY APR 3RD Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

BRISTOL THURSDAY MAR 31ST Tri-Cities C12 Executive Breakfast 8:00am at Bristol Motor Speedway Suzanne Stryk: The Middle of Somewhere Book Release and Talk 7:00am at Birthplace of Country Music Museum FRIDAY APR 1ST Crisis Communications: Navigating Bristol Rhythm & Roots in the Pandemic 11:30am at Birthplace of Country Music Museum

JONESBOROUGH TUESDAYS Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center

COMEDY SHOWCASE WEDNESDAYS Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club THURSDAY MARCH 31ST Rodney Carrington 8:00pm at The Cameo Theater Comedy Knockout 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club FRIDAY APRIL 1ST Sean Finnerty 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY APRIL 2ND Sean Finnerty 7:30pm & 9:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY APRIL 9TH Boomtown Improv Comedy Show 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre SATURDAY APRIL 16TH Improv Open Mic 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre SATURDAY APRIL 23RD Comedy Showcase 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre FRIDAY APRIL 22ND James Gregory 8pm at Capitol Theatre of Greeneville

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CONCERT SCHEDULE Bristol

BRISTOL TN/VA

PARAMOUNT Apr 3 Crowder Apr 7/8 The Black Jacket Symphony: The Police’s Synchronicity Apr 9 Mark Lowry Apr 16 Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Apr 22 Don Felder May 15 Scotty McCreery May 29 Million Dollar Quartet CAMEO THEATER Apr 22 10,000 Maniacs Apr 23 Three Dog Night May 20 Bellamy Brother 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

May 1 May 14 May 20 May 21

Dailey and Vincent The Oak Ridge Boys The Commodores Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo with American Idol Singer Rudy Cardenas performing the music of Boston and Journey

KNOXVILLE TN

Knoxville

TENNESSEE THEATRE Apr 3 Newsboys Apr 15 Postmodern Jukebox Apr 24 Taylor Tomlinson Apr 25 Primus Apr 28 Walker Hayes Apr 29 Amos Lee May 4 Tom Segura May 13 Blue Man Group May 22 Needtobreathe May 29 Bonnie Raitt June 16 Three Dog Night Aug 17 Weird Al Yankovic Aug 27 Little River Band

BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION Sept 9-11 JJ Grey and Mofro, Tanya Tucker, Roseanne Cash, Del McCoury Band, THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Apr 8 Elton John Jerry Douglas Band and many others.

Apr 16 Alabama May 7 Shinedown JOHNSON CITY May 14 Brooks & Dunn with Walker FREEDOM HALL Hayes & Morgan Wade June 19 David Victor formerly of Boston May 31 Paul McCartney Oct 21 Chris Janson KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Apr 7 Reo Speedwagon Apr 11 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Apr 20 My Morning Jacket Apr 27 Melissa Etheridge Apr 21 Modest Mouse Apr 25 Rainbow Kitten Surprise WILLIAM B. GREENE JR. STADIUM Jun 9 Jo Koy Apr 29 Miranda Lambert

JOHNSON CITY TN

KINGSPORT TN

Kingsport

KINGSPORT’S RED WHITE AND BOOM INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Jul 2 38 Special and Ultimate Garth, the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute Band

GREENVILLE TN

GREENVILLE

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Apr 8 Hotel CaliforniaSalute to The Eagles

KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM Apr 15 For King & Country May 5 Justin Moore with Granger Smith BIJOU THEATRE Apr 6/7 The Wood Brothers Apr 8 Girl Named Tom Apr 11 Henry Rollins Apr 14 The Zombies Apr 26 Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer May 11 Justin Hayward with Mike Dawes May 17 Rodney Crowell

Nashville

Asheville

NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Apr 22 Ryan Upchurch May 7 Deftones May 8 Mike Epps Comedy Tour

THE ORANGE PEEL Apr 1/2 The Wood Brothers Apr 27 Matt Kearney Apr 30 Paul Thorn May 27 Robert Earl Keen

NASHVILLE TN

RYMAN AUDITORIUM Apr 3 Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren Apr 3 Lorde (Opry House) Apr 5 Micky Dolenz Apr 8 Trace Adkins Apr 9 The Wood Brothers Apr 10 Tanya Tucker Apr 13 The Zombies Apr 13 JohnnySwim (Opry House) Apr 17 Jerry Cantrell Apr 18 Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam Apr 25 Gladys Knight Apr 29 Walker Hayes May 3 Van Horrison May 5 Melissa Etheridge May 6-8 Billy Strings May 9 Primus May 12 Don McLean May 19 George Thorogood and the Destroyers May 26/27 Bonnie Raitt May 28 Weird Al Yankovic ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Apr 30 Jack White May 1 Jack White May 13 Leon Bridges May 18 Sting BRIDGESTONE ARENA Apr 8 2Cellos Apr 13 John Mayer Apr 15 Chris Tomlin Apr 27 Journey and Toto Apr 28/29 Eagles Apr 30 Bon Jovi May 4 Shinedown May 6 Megadeth and Lamb of God May 13 New Kids On The Block May 17 Justin Bieber May 21 Kid Rock with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

ASHEVILLE NC

THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Apr 2 Bob Dylan Apr 27 Indigo Girls Apr 30 Amos Lee May 5 Tom Segura May 15 Chicago May 20 Kenny G May 26 Little Feat Jun 24 Leanne Morgan Aug 12 Foreigner

CHEROKEE NC

Cherokee, N.C.:

HARRAH’S CASINO Apr 1 Grand Funk Railroad Apr 23 Blackberry Smoke May 6 38 Special May 13 Blues Traveler June 4 Tanya Tucker June 25 Kansas

GREENVILLE SC

Greenville, S.C.

BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA Apr 11 Bon Jovi Apr 22 Zac Brown Band Apr 23 Annual Greenville Blues Festival Apr 25 Eagles May 4 Megadeth and Lamb of God May 6 Shinedown June 17 Brooks & Dunn June 19 The Temptations and The Four Tops

PIKEVILLE KY

Pikeville, KY

APPALACHIAN WIRELESS ARENA Apr 8 Whiskey Myers SONESTA AIRPORT HOTEL July 9 Poison with Lita Ford and May 27/29 Creatures Festival with Ace Grimsley Rose Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Quiet Foreigner Riot, Enuff Z’Nuff, Vixen and more Aug 2

CALL WQUT @ 477-1015 FOR MORE CONCERT INFORMATION OR VISIT W W W.W Q U T.CO M

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“Volunteer State” License Plate Design Contest Announced by Rocky Mount State Historic Site An exciting new opportunity that benefits Rocky Mount State Historic Site, is now taking applications! An open design contest has been launched to select artwork for the newest license plate featuring Tennessee’s most notable tagline, “The Volunteer State.” Following a contest in which the public is invited to submit design concepts, and a campaign to secure commitments from purchasers, Tennesseans should have the option of purchasing a “Volunteer State” license plate for their vehicle, motorcycle, RV, or boat.

A specialty license plate is an excellent opportunity for a non-profit like Rocky Mount to raise much needed funds apart from the state’s budget, while also providing Tennesseans with new ways to show pride in their state. “We are optimistic that someone will capture the essence of the Volunteer state in a way that leads to robust statewide sales of the plate, and creates a revenue source to support Rocky Mount’s ongoing effort to tell its compelling story,” said Steve Darden, a Rocky Mount trustee who is helping lead the effort.

If you or anyone you know has any artistic or design experience or interest in Tennessee history, we encourage you to go to volunteerstatetag.org or call (423) 538-7396. The contest winner will have their artwork featured on the official Tennessee/Rocky Mount specialty license plates, receive a creator’s award of $200, and a 1 year free membership to Rocky Mount.

Most will recognize the nickname from the University of Tennessee’s sports teams, as they have been known as “The

Volunteers” since 1905, but it is older than that, and means much more than athletics.

The history behind Tennessee’s nickname dates back to both the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. The ‘Volunteers’ name is derived from the over 1,500 patriotic Tennesseans who fought under General Andrew Jackson, at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. The same Volunteer spirit carried on when the Mexican-American War broke out in 1835.

Rocky Mount played a significant role in our nation’s westward movement before Tennessee achieved statehood in 1796, serving as the capital of the Southwest Territory from 1790 to 1792.

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The Volunteer state spans 500 miles from Mountain City to Memphis. Rocky Mount hopes to promote a license plate that will honor our unique, diverse, and remarkable state. Members of the public are invited to submit a design to Rocky Mount for consideration. Anyone who is interested must cede any future claim on the design or proceeds and agree for their name and likeness to be used to acknowledge their contributions to the project.

Contestants will have until April third (4/11/22) to create and submit their design.

Once available, members of the public will be able to reserve a Volunteer State license plate for $35 plus state fees. Further information is available at the Rocky Mount State Historic Site and online at volunteerstatetag.org or by phone at (423) 538-7396.

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The Southern Dozen, you might think that means 12 but, in the south, a southern dozen is 13. There are 13 rides that people love to go on and enjoy the 360 views of breath-taking mountains, lakes, wildlife and much more.

Here is the list: 1.The Snake Ride - 112 miles 2. Top of the Roan - 107 miles 3. Places of the Past - 66 miles 4. 8th Wonder of the World – 86 miles 5. Music to your Ears – 88 miles 6. Spelunker Tour – 60 miles 7. The Long Dam Ride – 137 miles 8. Vinegar Pie – 147 miles 9. Mountain Ribbons – 157 miles 10. Howling Wolves, Stars, & History – 57 miles 11. East Tennessee History Tour – 37 miles 12. Two Rivers, One Mountain & Ten Million Trout Eggs – 80 miles 13. The Founders Ride – 37 miles For the next few weeks, I will give you the route to each of these rides using the paths that are in the Southern Dozen Handout. So, let’s start with The Snake US 421. Turn right onto North Roan Street/11E, 12.9 miles, take exit to highway 394 – 7.5 miles, turn right onto 421 The Snake to Shady Valley 18 miles, turn left on 133 Backbone Rock 14.3 miles turn right on 58 in Damascus VA 3.6 miles, turn right on 91 Mountain City 14.3 miles, turn right on Highway 67/91 at light 28.5 miles road becomes Highway 321, stay on Highway 321/67 & 19E at Hampton 9.6 miles, turn left on highway 321/67 Broad Street 17.1 miles, turn right on I26W, take exit 20 Roan Street.

Since Pork and I live in the belly of The Snake we have taken a much different path. Start at the head of The Snake on 421 where the 4 lanes end and turns to two lanes, go to the

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crossroads in Shady Valley, turn left on 133 to Backbone Rock and don’t forget to blow as you go by our house, turn right in Damascus, VA on 58 to Mountain City then up the tail of The Snake back to Shady Valley, turn left at the cross roads to Stoney Creek down to Elizabethton. For us that is The Snake. You have now hit all 3 mountains, the valley and 489 curves. Grade Information: Maximum uphill grade = 14%, Maximum downhill Grade = -9.6%, Average grade = 2.9%.

Johnson County is the home of the famous Snake 421. One of the best motorcycle and sport car routes. Motorcyclist from all over have been traveling to Johnson County Tennessee to ride “The Snake”. Packed with incredible mountain scenery. There are challenging sections and some peaceful stretches. It meanders along flowing creeks in a national forest, has tight curves on winding roads, sweeping curves through rolling farmlands. The Snake provides some of the best motorcycle touring in the southeastern United States.

Along your route there are many things you can do, places to eat or just stop a take a picture. As you start up the snake you can stop the marina or just pull over at Holton Lake and take a few pictures. Once you are in Shady Valley always stop at the Shady Valley County Store. They have stickers, koozies, shirts, drinks, food, snacks, and every weekend Chris the owner is grilling outside and has live music. Don’t forget to give Chris a hard time after all he is Pork’s cousin. Then roll down to Backbone Rock (the world’s shortest tunnel), a great place to hike and take pictures, roll to Damascus VA home of the Virginia Creeper Trail. In Damascus you will find cabins to rent, the Rolling Mills hotel and bar with outdoor sitting overlooking a waterfall, downtown has the Appalachian Heritage Distillery, The Damascus Diner, 7 Trails Bar & Grill (one of our favorites), Wicked Chicken Wing House & Tavern and Off the Beaten Path Ice Cream Bar. When you get to Mountain City you will find Mike’s Bar-B-Q & Sub Shop, Farmers Barbeque & Grill, Church Street Station, Sherry & JP’s Chicken House, La Familia Mexican Restaurant, Poblanos Mexican Grill. When you leave Mountain City, you have two ways to travel, you can head back up the tail of The Snake to Shady Valley turn left and head up the mountain then down to Stoney Creek. I would suggest that once you get to the overpass turn right and head to the 19E Pit Stop Bar and Deli 1.5 miles to say howdy to Tammy the owner, some of the coldest beer around and great sandwiches or you can turn onto highway 67/91 at the light (road becomes 321), stay on highway 321/67 &19E at Hampton and ride beside beautiful Watauga Lake. You can go hiking at Laurel Falls on highway 321 in Hampton or in Butler check out the overlook at Watauga Lake. AS ALWAYS BE SAFE AND KEEP YOUR KNEES IN THE BREEZE!!!!!!

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I am a family man, married to my wonderful wife Ashley, and blessed with three grown children, two grown stepchildren, and six grandchildren.

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I have a great deal of real law enforcement leadership experience in both agencies working in the patrol divisions, criminal investigations units, special operations, drug enforcement investigations, and training. Throughout my career, no matter my rank or I have spent my life as a public servant, position, I have always believed in choosing a career as a law enforcement treating people the way that I want to be treated, respectful, polite, officer serving Washington County and professional. and Johnson City for over 30 years

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Sharing smaller pieces of content to engage your audience is beneficial in a world where attention spans have shortened.

Twitter brands itself on short, attention grabbing conversations. Messages across all platforms that follow this format will be fully received by your audience instead of glanced over. Posts with 80 characters or less perform better than longer posts.

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With attention spans at an all time low, glancing over content is more likely than gaining a full read. Shorter posts with valuable content will be better received by your audience.

Sharing shorter posts helps your content be fully consumed instead of just glanced over.

Before sharing a post, ask yourself one question: Can I make this shorter without losing my message?

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Create Appalachia Offers Three New Free Professional Development Opportunities for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs offer tips, tricks, and insights in a 90-minute session called “The Story the Gets You Noticed.” Hannah says, Thursday, April 12 at 6 PM: Writing an Artist or “About” Statement “I’ll teach you to listen for what your audience needs. Then the story you tell Tuesday, April 19 at 6 PM: about your business will help others Writing a Professional Bio connect with you and your mission.”

Hannah has worked with lawyers, Free and open to the public healthcare providers, and clergy to Create Appalachia’s Center for Art hone this skill. She has been featured and Technology, 225 W Center Street, at the National Storytelling Festival, as Kingsport, TN 37660 well as in festivals abroad.

Artists, makers, and creative The two April sessions (April 12 & entrepreneurs need coherent and 19) will cover presenting yourself in cohesive marketing materials to writing. A performer and creative promote their work. The March and entrepreneur herself, Dr. Katie April sessions of Create Appalachia’s Hoffman (the Executive Director of Arts@Work series are designed to Create Appalachia) knows the value help attendees produce both oral and of well-written marketing materials. written versions of the materials every Having a compelling, coherent, and professional needs to attract clients grammatically correct “about” or artist and customers. statement, plus a brief but informative Thursday, March 31 at 6 PM: The Story That Gets You Noticed

On Thursday, March 31st at 6 PM, Dr. Hannah Harvey, an acclaimed professional storyteller, will help you learn to tell the story behind your business in an engaging way. She’ll

biography is vital for numerous purposes. These documents can also serve as the building blocks for a simple, do-it-yourself website. These two workshops will orient you toward

crafting a basic media kit, which can then be adapted for many different purposes.

All three workshops, “The Story the Gets you Noticed” (Thursday, 3/31 at 6 PM) “Writing an Artist or About Statement” (Thursday, 4/12 at 6 PM) and “Writing a Professional Bio” (Tuesday, 4/19 at

6 PM) will be offered free of charge at Create Appalachia’s Center for Art and Technology, 225 W Center Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660. (The former City Hall building.) Free Parking is available next to the building in the Shelby Street garage or behind the building in the Justice Center parking lot.

Unless you have the luxury of living under a rock these days, you probably heard about the now infamous Variety Magazine video interview with the Kardashians. Kim K imparted her humble, sage words of business wisdom upon us blue collar peons, informing that the key to success we’re all missing is to “get off our f***ing a** and work. No one wants to work anymore.” While initially I must admit I was incensed by this message, particularly considering the over-privileged, out-of-touch and tone deaf source, upon further review and recent events it seems Professor Kimmy might be onto something. It kinda feels like people actually don’t want to work anymore…at anything.

upload some photos and witty captions and get to swiping from the comfort of your living room. I am also a user and abuser of these amenities, but it’s true what they say- nothing good comes easily. There is just not the same satisfaction derived from phoning it in.

men’s xL sweatpants and a graphic t-shirt, screaming at my dogs and eating ice cream straight from the carton watching Housewives. But what if I showed up to a first date like that?! No, I want to present the best version of myself, not me at my most mediocre. I’m going to spend an hour doing my makeup, another hour and The best example I can give is a half picking out clothes and doing the experience I had with my my hair. I’m going to shower and summer garden. When I lived in my wear yummy perfume, and watch my Elizabethton house full time, every summer I planted a vegetable garden. posture and think about what I can I would blister my hands prepping the order to eat that won’t make me look soil and planting, then spent months like a cave woman, and talk about watering, pruning and protecting my my passions and things that make me happy instead of the things that crops, all for some fresh produce. I keep me up at night. The least a man could easily have grabbed these can do is give the same best in return. items from the grocery store and it Life takes effort. To be a “successful” would have been fine-my body would Take me to the nice restaurants, get a haircut, trim the beard, hold the door person it takes living with intention, still have been nourished and the and don’t walk in front of me, and just a great deal of tenacity and constant craving would have been satiated. be respectful. Don’t talk about things self-work, and I’m not just referring to But those plants I grew myself… the employment aspect of the human there was no comparison. The flavor you wouldn’t say in a job interview! experience. You could be born into a was richer. I could taste the sunlight You can let that stuff in as we’re getting more comfortable. family of extreme wealth and privilege and soil from my own backyard. I Even friendships require work. If you knew beyond doubt there were no and still be unsuccessful because sketchy chemicals or inhumane labor want real connections, it means more you’re failing in your relationships practices involved in their growth; than liking their Instagram story every or inner peace. To me, the current just good old sweat, sun and water. day. Again, call me old fashioned, mainstream dialogue of “you’re Because it was small batches of crops but I need to share laughter and tears perfect the way you are,” and victim mentality is doing far more harm than the taste was more intense than what with another person to consider it good. While it’s true we’re all worthy is grown on mega commercial farms a true friendship. We need to have and sold in grocery stores. It was real experiences together, discuss of love, that doesn’t mean we’re the same product at base level, but topics deeper than celebrity gossip or worthy of coasting along in life and fashion and just have real in-person receiving good things just because we because of the effort it was so much better. moments or at least phone calls. exist. A prosperous existence in all capacities requires work.

We need this mentality when tending There are people I literally do not hear from beyond social media unless I call to everything in our lives, especially I fully blame the conveniences of them or badger them for hang time modern technology for this mindset. relationships. Just because you can once a month and it’s exhausting. go on an app and have thousands You can now have anything you Quite frankly I’m no longer doing it, of women at your fingertips doesn’t need or want delivered without mean you shouldn’t try. Call me old because I’m tired of filling spaces in leaving the confines of your home fashioned, but I expect a man to try to my life with people who do not want within 24 hours. If you’re hungry, woo me, especially in the beginning. the same things as me. I don’t need you can summon food and drink to to manipulate someone’s time but I want them to try and impress me your doorstep and within an hour a real friend to me is someone I see into liking them before they put all it’s there. If you want a date, simply more than twice a year. their farty, hairy, burpy cards on the table, because that is what I’m giving them. Sure, months into a relationship when I’m comfortable you’re going to see me bare faced, in

In life, it comes down to whether you want the easily accessible, grocery store fruit or the luscious, juicy, homegrown berry you grew yourself.

by Kathie Scalf Genetically they might be the same, but what you’re compromising for comfort is quality. Nice things are great to have regardless, but luxury purchases are so much more satisfying knowing the money I’m spending was earned through my own hard work. Those little hits of dopamine I get from people liking carefully curated photos of my “life” on Instagram are ok, but they’re no comparison to the real, gut-busting laughter I’ve shared with my best friend of 30 years in my living room.

And while I’ve been on plenty of dates with successful people who would be a fine companion, none of them stacked up to the organic, animal magnetism I felt in a past relationship and I’m no longer interested in anything less.

So Kim K, it seems some of us DO want to work, because we know the reward in it. I just wish more people would get the memo, because I would currently grade my peers with an F for Effort.

XO - Kathie

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"The Last Duel" wasn't one of the films I was in a rush to see, until recently. Plus, in today's world of cinema unless it's a major event movie ("The Batman" and the recent Spider-Man film come to mind) I see no reason to rush to the theater to see just any movie, even though I am a fan of seeing movies on the big screen.

As we know, the pandemic just changed viewing habits. I long for the day again when I can feel completely comfortable entering a theater without a mask while sitting almost elbow to elbow with fellow movie fans. Those comments aside, I finally decided to watch "The Last Duel" which features Jason Bourne, Kylo Ren and Batman in the featured roles.

In other words Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Ben Affleck. The film is a historical action/drama and is based on a 2004 novel and takes place in medieval France. Damon stars as Jean de Carrouges, a knight who toward the end of the film challenges a former friend named Jacques Le Gris (Driver) to a duel to the death after Jean's wife Marguerite (Jodie Comer) accuses Jacques of raping her.

The film is unique in the aspect that it presents the story in three separate chapters as presented by the characters of Jean, Jacques and Marguerite. The story begins

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by showing the friendship between Jean and Jacques and how after serving together in the Caroline War, they pledge allegiance to Count Pierre d'Alecon (Affleck), who was named Jean's overlord

by King Charles VI. Not long after they served together, Jean is dealing with poor finances, and in order to restore his riches, marries Marguerite on the promise of a large dowry. While the marriage appears to be a good one, the dowry doesn't work out as the properties and land of Marguerite's late father are seized in order to settle unpaid back taxes. The lack of the expected monetary funds, forces Jean to take part in a military campaign for money. As the story continues, Jean introduces Marguerite to Jacques at a festival, where the two friends reunite, but the meeting leaves Jacque in awe of Marguerite and her beauty. When Jean heads off to Paris to collect funds for his effort in a battle in Scotland, Marguerite is left at the castle with Jean's mother and the servants. However, one day Jean's mother has an outing and takes all the servants with her leaving Marguerite alone at the castle.

Jacques discovers the object of his affection has been left alone and plots to enter the home of Jean with the help of his aide. Jacques, using deception, manages to enter Jean's home and this is when the incident occurs. The only chapter that presents Marguerite enjoying the encounter is the one told by Jacques. When Jean returns from Paris, Marguerite tells her husband of what happened with Jacques and he confronts Jacques, who denies the allegations. Jean does not believe his friend and turns on him and goes before King Charles VI demanding a duel to the death for the sake of justice. Before the duel is approved, Jacques stands trial six months later, where a now pregnant Marguerite continues to stand by her accusation, despite

the fact the court implies Jacques is the father of her child. We finally get to the duel, but before the duel Marguerite is informed she will be burned alive if her husband fails to win the duel, which all see God as playing a role in who the winner will be. I loved the setting of the film, which took place at various locations in France and Ireland.

The actors are all well placed in their roles with Damon and Driver proving to be formattable on screen friends/foes. One

problem I had with the film was the unfortunate haircut of Affleck, whose dyed blonde locks proved to be a distraction, as did his "frat boy as Count" performance.

Affleck aside, "The Last Duel" is entertaining enough for those who enjoy medieval flicks. Now playing on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video and other outlets. (Rated R) 🛡🛡🛡

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The Watauga Association: A 250th Anniversary Celebration Sycamore Shoals State Historic Washington County. Lord Park Saturday, April 9th Dunmore, the Royal Governor 10:00 am – 4:00 pm of Virginia, said, “It at least

The United States of America may have been born on July 4th, 1776, but the idea of American self-government began a full four years earlier in 1772, and it happened in what is now Elizabethton, Tennessee. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will celebrate the birth of American democracy with a special event on Saturday, April 9th commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Watauga Association.

In 1763 a royal proclamation had forbidden settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

As British rule became increasingly oppressive in the colonies, people began to move west across the Blue Ridge. Being outside the authority of the 13 colonies, the settlers in the Watauga River valley saw the need for law and order and joined together to create a compact to “govern and direct for the common good of the people”.

In the spring of 1772, meeting under a large sycamore tree by the Doe River in what is now Elizabethton, TN, settlement leaders drafted articles of governance for the Watauga Association. They negotiated a land lease, and later a purchase, with the Cherokee, formed a court and a militia, and organized the defense of the settlement in 1776.

The Watauga Association existed as a body of democratic self-rule for 5 years before being annexed

by North Carolina in 1777 as

sets a dangerous example to the people of America of forming governments distinct from and independent of His Majesty’s authority.” In later years historians would call the Watauga Association the first free and independent community on the continent.

It proved that Americans could govern themselves, and four years later the 13 colonies would declare independence from Great Britain.

If you would like to join in the celebration of this historic occasion, come to Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, TN on Saturday, April 9th. The commemoration

will begin at 10:00 am in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater with a special ceremony which will include a wreath laying, a proclamation by the Carter County Commission, and a presentation of the Watauga Association scene from Tennessee’s official outdoor drama, Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals.

Following the morning program

demonstrations, militia drill, and much more. The event will close at 4:00 pm.

Also, as part of the celebration, commemorative tours of the historic Carter Mansion will be offered. Built in 1775, the Carter Mansion is Tennessee’s oldest frame-house and was built by Col. John Carter who served as the Chairman of the Watauga Association. Enjoy the detailed 18th century interiors, hand carved moldings, and over-mantle paintings as you visit this elegant frontier home.

Tours will be at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm. Admission is free, but you must register at www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals.

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

The Watauga Association 250th is a chance to bring the entire family and immerse yourself in one of Tennessee’s most historic sites. Admission is free so take this rare opportunity to be a part of the anniversary of one of the most historic events in our nation’s history. Walk in the path of patriots, “share in the glorious cause of liberty”, guests are invited to visit the many displays and demonstration and see how you can make history at Sycamore Shoals of 18th century life that will be State Historic Park! presented throughout the day in and around the replica of Fort Sycamore Shoals State Historic Watauga. Presentations will Park is located at 1651 West Elk include 18th century weaponry, Ave. Elizabethton, TN 37643. uniforms and clothing of the For more information log on to period, soldier’s equipment, www.tnstateparks.com, quill pen writing, colonial era visit us on Facebook, or call music, women’s roles on the frontier, flintlock musket and rifle 423-543-5808.

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On Thanksgiving 1976, at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, seminal rock group The Band performed their final concert. It was initially going to be a farewell show, then it morphed into something much bigger, with guest performers, and even feeding some 5,000 people a full Thanksgiving dinner before the performance. As talk began to brew about how to best document the event, The Band’s Robbie Robertson contacted Martin Scorsese about filming it.

Scorsese weaves the story of The Band together in-between segments from the concert, with interview pieces featuring members of the legendary group. Initially, the idea was that The Band would just stop touring and keep releasing albums, but in the end, it wound up serving as a farewell for the whole venture.

Last year, The Criterion Collection began their first wave of titles in 4K Ultra UD with “Citizen Kane.” This new Criterion edition of “The Last Waltz” not only is the first time they’ve handled the title, but it’s also the first Two years would lapse between the time the film has been presented in filming of the concert and the release of the film, the part documentary, part 4K anywhere. This is a combo edition with both a 4K disc and a regular concert film “The Last Waltz” which blu-ray disc. The 4K disc has the film is what The Band called the evening. and the two audio commentaries, Today, Scorsese’s “The Last Waltz” is rightfully headed as one of the greatest while the blu-ray has both the film, music documents of all time. It would the commentaries, and all the other bonus features—but more on that in a be a shame to have had this evening lost to the ether, especially when those little bit. friends The Band called to help them This new 4K digital restoration was on stage include such giants as Joni created from a scan of the 35mm Mitchell, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The original camera negative with a 35mm Staple Singers, and Muddy Waters. print used as a resource for color timing. This new restoration was If you’ve never seen “The Last Waltz” supervised and approved by Martin and consider yourself a music fan Scorsese. The results are stunning. in even the lightest of senses, you This is the best “The Last Waltz” has absolutely must see this movie. ever looked, perhaps even better than when fresh prints hit theaters in 1978.

The colors are truly solid, with a fine, and appropriate layer of grain.

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“The Last Waltz” was originally released in Dolby Stereo. A process that was able to take a two-channel stereo track and, with the use of a decoder, extract that into a fourchannel surround mix. Dolby later adapted this technology for the home as Dolby Surround. Anyone who has a surround sound receiver in their home can hear “The Last Waltz” in the original 1978 mix. It’s one of three sound mixes included. Two mixes from 2001, supervised and approved by Robbie Robertson are included.

One is a standard stereo mix, the other is a 5.1 surround sound mix. These are presented in lossless, high resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio. There’s no real “loser” between these three mixes,

but of the three I liked the 5.1 mix the best. The 1978 Dolby Stereo mix is fine, but the surround channel is used on the conservative side. The 5.1 mix truly envelopes you with the mix, it’s loud, it’s immersive, and makes you feel like you’re right down right front at the concert.

Several bonus features are included, some ported over from previous releases of the film. New to this edition is an interview with Martin Scorsese by critic David Fear. Ported over are two audio commentaries, one with Scorsese and Robertson, then a second with members of The Band, the production crew, and other performers. A documentary about the making of the film from

2002 is included, as are outtakes, a 1978 interview with Robertson and Scorsese, then a trailer and TV spot for the film.

If you’re a fan of The Band, this is a must-own. If you’re a fan of movies, this is a must-own. If you’re a fan of music, this is a must-own. This has been one of the most anticipated titles from Criterion. It lives up to the anticipation and then some. This is a stunning, definitive edition of one of the greatest movies of all time. Pick up a copy of this for your home library today. You won’t regret it.

See you next week.

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