The Loafer 74

Spring is Coming!

Publisher Lisa Durbin Creative DIrector Jon Bill Forrester Managing Editor Peggy Gale DIstribution Elizabeth Armstrong Sales Jessica Carlisle Entertainment Coordinator Andreax Jarre

your week’s line-up

Volume 03 Issue 74

Contributing Staff Andy Ross Kathie Scalf

05 Ron Short Named Tennessee Songwriters Week Finalist 06 Barter Players Set Sail for The Lyric 07 Tri-Cities Nightlife 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 10 Registration Open for Parks and Rec Spring Youth Sports 11 Things To Do 12

Tri-Cities Faces and Places

15

Useless Facts

20

Sycamore Shoals March Schedule

Wendy Hayden Ann Hartley

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22 WQUT Concert Schedule

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03 Johnson City to Host Pickleball Championships

The Right Man for the Job 17

Social Sentiments: Reframe Your Posts

19 Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie:

Chow Down at Juan Siao 21 Pop Life: Your Place or Mine 23 Batteries Not Included: 60,000 Dots on the Wall

PUBLISHER Hello Friends!

One of the things March is known for is Spiritual Wellness Month. I know it is mostly recognized as religion and I completely believe in God as our creator.

I do think there are other ways to think about our spiritual health. Are you taking care of yourself in that way? I am not in any way saying I am doing all that I should do.

11 kids, many farm animals and multiple kids certainly makes “me time” almost impossible. I am going to make an effort to find a few moments a day of time for my spiritually and I suggest we all do the same. I am not sure who said it first but we certainly can’t pour from an empty cup. Is your cup empty?

Have a great week friends and find some “me time.”

Love, Lisa Durbin Publisher w

Johnson City to Host 1st Annual GO.ALL.OUT. Pickleball Championships pickleball advocates excited about this tournament. “The GO.ALL. OUT. Pickleball Championships is one of a kind in our region by offering competitive pickleball play to a wide variety of skill levels and ages over the three days. The outdoor courts at the Memorial Visit Johnson City is thrilled Park Community Center are new, to partner with the Southern beautiful, first-class, and everybody Pickleball Association to host the first annual GO.ALL.OUT. Pickleball loves to play there. It is the perfect site. These sponsors and hosts Championships. This tournament will take place at the Memorial Park from a broader area are attracting entries and working together to Community Center (MPCC) April 21st-23rd and is open to players of make this bigger and better for the fastest growing sport.” all ages and skill levels.

According to the Association of Gameplay on Friday, April 21st will Pickleball Professionals (APP) 2023 consist of Senior Men’s & Women’s Participation Report, pickleball is the Doubles, with 60+ and 70+ age fastest growing sport in the United brackets. Saturday, April 22nd will States. This same report shows include Mixed Doubles, allowing that 14% of adult Americans played pickleball players of all ages and pickleball at least once between skill levels to compete against one another. The final day of competition August of 2021 and August of 2022. will consist of Men’s and Women’s “Johnson City is teeming with a Doubles, with 15+, 35+ and 50+ age growing network of pickleball brackets. Registration cost for one advocates searching for day of tournament play is $55.00 recreational and competitive and includes a free t-shirt. play. The GO.ALL.OUT. Pickleball Additional days of tournament Championships presents an play are $15.00 each. opportunity for local and regional participation, further cementing Jan Goodsell, USA Pickleball the city’s investment in the newlyAmbassador and Johnson City renovated pickleball courts at resident, is just one of many local Memorial Park Community Center,” said James Mauney, Sports Sales Manager at Visit Johnson City.

The twelve state-of-the-art pickleball courts at MPCC were renovated in 2022 and attract hundreds of players each week.

To register for or learn more about the GO.ALL.OUT. Pickleball Championships in Johnson City, please visit southernpickleball.rocks/JC. Visit Johnson City strives to showcase the uniqueness of the community by promoting its distinctive resources, events, and attractions to both visitors and citizens. To learn more about Visit Johnson City, go to VisitJohnsonCityTN.com.

Spotlight Midnight Gypsy’s 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube MONDAY Mar 13th Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Kingsport Kingsport, TN Bristol TN/Va Bristol, TN/VA WEDNESDAY Mar 8th Colin Cutler Trio 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Ed Snodderly w/ Brandon Story & Guests!

6:30pm at Machiavelli’s Alex Krug Combo 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House THURSDAY Mar 9th Jace Smith 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Dan Herrell & The Troubadours 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Sam Collie 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House FRIDAY Mar 10th Jason Brown followed by Ashley and Christian 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Jacob Woodruff 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube SATURDAY Mar 11th JusFine 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

FRIDAY Mar 10th Cam Ragsdale 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company The Gypsy Moon Coalition 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY Mar 11th Momma Molasses 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company Club Rewind 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

FRIDAY Mar 10th

SATURDAY Mar 11th

Hogslop String Band 8:00pm at The Down Home

Bleedseason | Odd Squad | Lavey 10:00pm at Capone’s

Jason Lloyd 8:00pm at Tulips Grub & Pub Morgan’s Mill 9:30pm at Wild Wing Cafe Elderbug | Omenkiller | Ham Radio 10:00pm at Capone’s

Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN FRIDAY Mar 10th Jason Edwards 7pm at the 19E Pitstop

Johnson City City, TN Johnson TUESDAY Mar 7th Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza Nonpoint w/ Blacktop Mojo & Sumo Cyco 8:00pm at Capone’s WEDNESDAY Mar 8th HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza THURSDAY Mar 9th Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

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Ron Short Named Tennessee Songwriters Week Finalist at Down Home in JC The fifth of seven Tennessee Songwriters Week finalists wowed the crowd on stage at The Down Home in Johnson City last night, The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced today.

Ron Short competed against 17 other songwriters to win the showcase with his song “France”. Six other showcase events are scheduled this week, including at Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis, Songbirds Foundation in Chattanooga, Ole Red in Gatlinburg, The Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, The Franklin Theatre in Franklin and The Palace Theatre in Gallatin.

Each of the seven finalists across the state earn the opportunity to perform at The Bluebird Cafe during a private event in March with music industry professionals, a branded commemorative Taylor guitar, two-night stay in Nashville, $100 gift card for travel and one-year membership to Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).

Songwriters performed at qualifying rounds in February at more than 50 venues, museums, attractions and cafes to advance to the showcase events.

The event was emceed by Ed Snodderly.

Snodderly is co-owner of The Down Home, which has been bringing live

music to the people of Johnson City since 1976. He is an accomplished songwriter, musician, and supporter of live music.

Judges included radio personality and host of “Women On Air” Susan Lachman, university instructor Brandon Story, and songwriter/musician Seth Thomas.

Judges considered lyric originality, performance and connection with the audience.

Short is a singer, musician, songwriter, playwright, and actor, who has carried on his family’s singing tradition that dates back to the 1800s. He joined Roadside Theater in 1979, has had 12 major recordings of his music, and has served as the producer of four collections of Appalachian music for PBS. “Thanks to Ed and thanks to Tennessee Songwriters Week, you’re never too old to follow your dreams,” said Short.

Previous Johnson City finalists Seth Thomas and Chancellor Lawson performed as special guests.

With a wide variety of genres present in Northeast Tennessee including country, rock, jazz, metal and more, music and songwriting run deep into the roots of the region. As Bristol, TN holds the title of “The Birthplace of Country Music” the

region has a long history within the genre and was the setting for some of the earliest country records including those of the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers.

Helmed by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee Songwriters Week was established in 2019 to support music venues, celebrate songwriters with live performances in all genres of music, drive visitation and inspire travelers to experience the state’s music stories, history, attractions and venues. Since its inception, more than 3,500 songwriters have shared their original

music across Tennessee stages during the annual celebration.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development partners with The Bluebird Cafe, NSAI, Taylor Guitars, music venues and local convention and visitors’ bureaus, chambers and partners across the state, all committed to make sure songwriters can share their original work onstage with other writers.

Follow the journey of these songwriters and join the fun by following @tnvacation on social media and #tnsongwritersweek.

Finalist Ron Short at The Down Home in Johnson City courtesy State of Tennessee/Theresa Montgomery

Barter Players Set Sail for the Lyric For its first performance at the newly renovated Lyric Theater in St. Paul, Pro-Art is excited to present The Barter Players in “My Imaginary Pirate” on Friday, March 10th at 7 p.m. In this play by Catherine Bush, Jesse McCall is having trouble making friends at his new school, but despite that, Jesse isn’t lonely—he’s too busy going on adventures with his imaginary pirate, the Terrible One-Eyed Jack. Jesse and One-Eyed Jack are determined to find buried treasure, but they run into trouble along the way when an outlaw pirate, Red Legs Ricky, steals their treasure map. Bring your kids, friends, and family on this high-seas adventure as Jesse discovers that friendship is the greatest treasure of all.

anywhere. In the grand tradition of Barter Theatre, one of America’s longest running and most respected theatres, The Barter Players tour with a unique combination of education and entertainment, plus the commitment to bring world-class theatre to young people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Barter Players believe the child in all of us deserves wild adventure, incredible story, and the excitement of live theatre so close you can reach out and touch it.

The Barter Players have been acclaimed worldwide as one of the finest theatre troupes for young people

Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National

Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, and the Columbus Phipps Foundation. For more

information about Pro-Art, please visit proartva.org, call the office at: (276) 376-4520, or send an email t: pro-art@uvawise.edu.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with mobility issues are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email the ProArt office at pro-art@uvawise.edu to make arrangements for parking.

Tickets are $15 at the door and children For evolving conditions related to and students are free to attend. This the global pandemic, inclement performance is brought to you by the weather, or similar unforeseen Pro-Art Association and Lyric Theater in circumstances, patrons are encouraged conjunction with Pro-Art’s 46th season. to check proartva.org for up-to-date More information and reservations at information. proartva.org.

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TRI-CITIES

NIGHTLIFE

WEDNESDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Pub Out Back (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke with Ron at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm THURSDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub - Johnson City, TN 8pm Sing Your Heart Out Karaoke at Wild Wings Cafe - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern - Jonesborough, TN FRIDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Sports Mill - Kingsport, TN 8pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm

SATURDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Union Street Taproom - Erwin, TN 8pm Jan 28, Feb 18 & Mar 4 Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with DJ Clyde and Prestige Entertainment at Macado’s -Kingsport, TN 9pm Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm

TRIVIA

TUESDAY Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café Johnson City TN DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom Erwin, TN 5pm WEDNESDAY Trivia at Tipsy Toad Jonesborough, TN 7pm Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom Bristol, VA 7pm

THURSDAY Mellow Trivia at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN- 7pm

BINGO

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

DJ NIGHT THURSDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille Bristol, TN 10pm FRIDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm SATURDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm SUNDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille Bristol, TN 10pm

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PETS

OF THE WEEK

La dy Lady is a sweet 12 yr old domestic long haired beauty that loves sitting on your lap, loves being brushed, is very easy to handle, calm natured and look at those whiskers !!! Lady is pretty healthy for an FIV+ cat. She gets

stressed around other cats although maybe with just one, in a calm environment, she might do just fine.

Lady has been spayed, current on vaccinations and microchipped.

There are 5 Red Daisies hidden in this issue of The Loafer.

Can you find them all?

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This cute little guy is Theo !!! He’s a 1 yr old Chihuahua/ Terrier mix that is friendly, playful, good with other dogs and kids. Not sure about cats.

Theo has been neutered, current on vaccinations and will be microchipped when you adopt him !!!

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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"I'm not concerned about all hell breaking "We find our energies are actually loose, but that a PART of hell will break cramped when we are overanxious loose... it'll be much harder to detect." to succeed."

Registration Open for Parks and Recreation Spring Youth Sports Registration is now open for the following spring youth sports offerings from Johnson City Parks and Recreation.

Visit www.myjcparks.org to register.

city resident

Girls Machine Pitch Softball

Practices begin March 30; games begin April 17

$25/city resident | $30/noncity resident Ages 6-8 Register Feb. 22-March 26 ($20 late fee if registered after March 26)

Ages 9-13 Register Feb. 22-March 26 ($20 late fee if registered after March 26)

Start Smart Tennis $25/city resident | $30/noncity resident Ages 4-6

Practices begin March 30; games begin April 17

Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St.

Girls Fast Pitch Softball

Tuesdays, March 21-April 25 | 5:30-6:15 p.m.

$25/city resident | $30/non-

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

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 WEDNESDAY MAR 8TH International Women's Day: Embracing Equity 5:00pm at Shakti in the Mountains THURSDAY MAR 9TH Desert Horse Canvas Class 6:00pm at Into the Fire The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour 7:00pm at Freedom Hall Civic Center FRIDAY MAR 10TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park YP Social Night 5:30pm at Mulligan's Gaming Pub Weekly YuGiOh Duel Night 6:00pm at CardFox SATURDAY MAR 11TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Showcase MMA 30 6:00pm at Freedom Hall Civic Center Tri Cities Sportsman's Dinner 7:00pm at Holiday Inn JC Boomtown Improv Comedy Show 8:00pm at Wallace Theater

SUNDAY MAR 12TH SATURDAY MAR 11TH Nature: Wolf Howling Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 10:00am at Bays Mountain 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Park & Planetarium Blue Ridge Artisan DaysBRISTOL Crafting into Spring 10:00am WEDNESDAY MAR 8TH at Kingsport Farmers Market Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm JONESBOROUGH at Blue Ridge Comedy Club TUESDAYS THURSDAY MAR 9TH Jonesborough Storytelling Pretty Peonies Guild “Stories n’More” Show Canvas Class 6:00pm at Kil'n Time Ceramic Studio 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center Improv Stand-Ins 8:00pm at SATURDAY MAR 11TH Blue Ridge Comedy Club Historic Jonesborough FRIDAY MAR 10TH Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Travis Stevensons 8:00pm Inn State Historic Site at Blue Ridge Comedy Club ABINGDON, VA SATURDAY MAR 11TH WEDNESDAY MAR 8TH Busy Bee Kids Class 1:30pm at Kil'n Time Ceramic Studio Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center Board Game Night 5:00pm THURSDAY MAR 9TH at Bristol Public Library Wolf Hills Toastmasters 3:15pm Disco Prom: Dancing at Southwest Virginia Higher Downtown 7:00pm at Foundation Event Facility Education Center Improv 101 Graduation Show FRIDAY MAR 10TH Movies for Adults 2:00pm 8:00pm at Blue Ridge at Washington County Comedy Club Public Library KINGSPORT SATURDAY MAR 12TH THURSDAY MAR 9TH March Madness Book Sale IBN Biz Lunch 10:00am at Washington County Public Library 11:30am at Pratt's BBQ To be featured in The Loafer's Things to Do email us at: theloaferonlineprint@gmail.com or call 423-930-7319

SUNDAY MAR 12TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

TUSCULUM SATURDAY, MAR 11TH Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Contra Dancing 7pm at Tusculum University

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Useless Facts sponsored by biker wear 1. The reason the taste of artificial banana flavoring and artificial banana flavored products doesn’t taste like bananas is that it is based on a type of banana that was wiped out by a plague in the 1950s.

2. Australia has over 10,000 beaches. You could visit a new beach every day for over 27 years!

3. It was Nicholas Cage who first advised Johnny Depp to pursue a career in acting, during the mid-1980s.

4. The national animal of Scotland is the Unicorn.

5. The directors of the film Despicable Me actually wrote their own language for the Minions called Minionise.

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7. There is an uninhabited island in the Bahamas known as Pig Beach, which is populated entirely by swimming pigs.

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9. Hares are born with fur and can see whilst rabbits are born ‘naked’ and blind.

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Rides: 1. Benefit Ride for Jill Cassandra Sly Funeral Expenses March 19th The Cave KSU 1pm 2. WesMen Ride For The Ramp April 22nd 3. Annual Spring Ride Combat Vets March 18th Lexington, SC

Bike Nights: 1. Quaker Steak & Lube Thursdays starting April 13th

Beanz Biker Corner

I did not write this one. I asked Mistress Marilyn to write it.

Hope all of you enjoy this true story.

The Right Man for the Job: Doug Krockow Have you ever experienced a dependable and knowledgeable technician/ mechanic who is so trusted that you would follow him to the ends of the earth, just to keep him? I have, and just the thought of him disappearing into the night will cause panic attacks in me. I ride

Beanz Biker Corner

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motorcycles. I own 2. One is considered a “classic” as it is now 30 years old. The other is a newer bike... 2018. Both are Harley-Davidson. Both are my mechanical babies. My children, so to speak. My tech is Doug Krockow. Doug started his journey into the realm of motorcycle maintenance in 1993. His basic studies began at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Phoenix.

He procured his certificate in Basic Motorcycle Maintenance Program Harley-Davidson Technician Program HarleyDavidson Late Model Program Harley-Davidson Early Model Program. Doug was employed through various HD dealerships, attending new certification classes which include technician, expert technician, motor chassis, master electrical, and Master of service technologies. Doug knows Harley Davidson motorcycles.

And continues to learn more of his craft by volunteering his weekends to assist Matt Walksler at the world-famous Wheels Through Time. Doug’s expertise is constantly expanding. He can be counted on to work on any model year throughout the history of the Harley Davidson line up. At present you can find Doug at Biker Wear, 116 Buffalo Street in Johnson City, TN. Doug’s expertise is a huge asset to our area. Doug does not carry the prima Donna complex. He loves his work and is not afraid of the mundane or the nasty jobs that most Prima Donna’s will not work on. I grew up in an era when the technician's work areas were in a generalized state of disarray. Their tools rarely saw a good wipe down after a greasy or oily job. Most tools were thrown haphazardly into the toolbox and the tech simply knew the general location of all his tools. This ain’t how Doug

rolls, he understands the value of a well-organized and clean shop.

Ya gotta love a man who has old school knowledge served up with today’s values of organization and cleanliness. Another interesting fact about Doug: he has another workspace off the premises of Biker Wear. It is packed full of bikes he is building for himself. He has built two bikes for his wife Kim, one is a beautiful custom build that made me want it for myself, and the other is a go-fast HD, built to impress! He is in the process of building an old Iron Head Sportster chopper for resale, as he wants to gain a base of money to rebuild the Panhead engine he inherited from his father. His idea is to build a

custom Panhead chopper for himself, memorializing his father. Oh, did I say Doug is a 2nd generation biker? Yeah, he comes by his talent through his father’s tutelage. I’d like to sum up this article by telling y’all this: good motorcycle mechanics are not a dime a dozen. The good ones are the guys and gals with imagination and true love of their craft.

Doug has the knowledge, the experience, and the true pride of workmanship to sell his efforts. I will follow this man to Alaska if he decides to pack up and ride there. He is my go-to for HD maintenance.

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I must admit, I was a bit skeptical on the idea of AsianMexican fusion by way of Johnson City Tennessee.

While hearing this kooky concept was being spearheaded by the successful Stir Fry Group was a bit of a comfort, I had my initial reservations; especially when they began construction which involved obstructing the historic Coca-Cola mural that had been lovingly restored at the end of Tipton Street. Since their opening happened in the time since I relocated to Nashville, I only recently had the opportunity to make my first visit to the restaurant, and from food to structure, I am more than happy

of ranch because no matter how hard I try to escape, I am pure white trash at heart, but just know they are not typically served that way.) The oyster selection changes daily, but these were large and briney, just the way I like.

Stepping into the lobby, guests are immediately greeted by the historic mural I was so concerned with losing. Instead of covering up with drywall and studs, they just added on to the sturdy bricks that once marked the end of For the mains I was immediately Tipton Street, showcasing the drawn to the “Old School Stir painting with twinkling starburst Fry” section of the menu. Being lighting that illuminates a a Johnson City girl who spent gorgeous curved staircase leading too many nights in the earlyto the main dining room. I was mid 2000s dancing to Lil’ John surprised to see the bulk of the at the original Stir Fry Black & dining experience is executed Red parties before going to The upstairs, with the kitchen being Planet, I was hungry for some the showcase downstairs. I can nostalgia. These noodle and rice only imagine they’ve installed based dishes are huge and easily an elevator or dumbwaiter shareable, which means I need somewhere in the building or their to go back 5 times to try them all. service staff must have legs like a The Pad Thai was delicious, as was team of Clydesdales from running the Curry Basil Noodles. You’re up and down those stairs. given the options of proteins and add on’s, and we personally While the entire space is an eclectic expression of art, nowhere added chicken to ours, as well as a piping hot Miso Soup. is that more obvious than the bar. Running the length of the left wall, the lucite bartop is up-lit with hundreds of sliced geodes.

Arranged in every different color and shape, you can’t miss an Instagrammable moment with your cocktail at this showpiece.

For the “Juan” selections on the menu, there appear to be some tasty and unique tacos, which I will have to try on another trip. Following my Asian feast, there was no way I had room for anything else!

While I was busy admiring the architecture, I can’t forget to mention the food. For starters we enjoyed the Thai Chicken Wings and Fresh Oysters. I’m not the greatest reference in terms of heat, as I only consider something hot if it results in tears the next day, but I don’t think these would be offensive to someone more sensitive to spicy food. Tossed in chili paste, garlic and cilantro, they were still juicy and bursting with flavor. (I did ask for a side

The bar menu had some cool and refreshing cocktails that are sure to compliment the spicy, flavorful dishes. You can never go wrong with a classic Ranch Water or Margarita, but I was most intrigued by the rotating flavors of frozen libations. I’ve heard from a few friends they are dangerously delicious, but unfortunately the machine was down on the evening I was there. Again, I’m just happy to have another mission to return and report back, because a frozen

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daquiri sounds like the perfect warm weather compliment to those tacos I didn’t get to try.

The wine selection was fairly straightforward and basic. The standard wine drinker would have no complaints, but of course I would enjoy seeing a few more interesting whites on the list. A budget friendly Vouvray, Picpoul de Pinet, or Albarino would be an excellent pairing for the cuisine here. I do think the focus of their menu is on their beautiful cocktails and that’s really where they shine, which is something I will never complain about.

All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at Juan Siao and I’m actually excited to return. I’m sure their warm weather menu changes will aim to please, and it seems like the perfect place to beat the summer heat with spicy plates and icy glasses.

XO - Kathie

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park March 2023- Programs and Tours Come Share in the Glorious Cause of Liberty!

Carter Mansion Guided Tour Wednesday, March 1 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 2 1:00 pm Thursday, March 9 1:00 pm Thursday, March 22 1:00 pm Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years $5.00; 6 and under free Tax included Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals Join Park staff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house!

Discover the secrets of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the family who built it between 1775 and 1780.

The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.

Sabine Hill Guided Tour Friday, March 10 1:00 pm Friday, March 23 1:00 pm Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years $5.00; 6 and under free Tax included Max: 15 Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals Join Park staff for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. During your tour you will have the opportunity to take in the colorful and architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called

Sabine Hill home in the early 19th century. Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time.

Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.

Weed Wrangle 2023 Saturday, March 4 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Admission: Free! Max: 20 Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals Have you ever wanted to get involved with your favorite state park? On March 4th we will be hosting a weed wrangle event, removing the invasive English ivy along our historic riverfront trail. The event will last for 3 hours and we will provide gloves and bags for removal. Please call park visitor center if you have further questions at 423-543-5808.

Tennessee. Class is open for all ages 5+ - adults. Wear comfortable shoes!

Provided in conjunction with Sabine Hill Social Society.

Overmountain Weavers Guild Fibers Show and Sale Saturday, March 11 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, March 12 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit with some of the best fiber artists of our region! If you love fibers, this is the place for you!

Demonstrations include weaving, spinning, knitting, natural dyeing, and more. A variety of handmade items will be offered for sale.

Transylvania Purchase Celebration Friday, March 17 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Join Park staff at Sycamore Shoals State Park for various demonstrations of trade goods, tools, and currency to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the Transylvania Purchase.

Workshop: Traditional Irish Dance Vegetable Gardening with Ben Hunter Sunday, March 5 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Class Fee: $6.00 Max: 30 (Friends of Sycamore Shoals Members - Free) Registration Required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals Have you ever wanted to learn how to Irish Step Dance? If so, join Irish Dance instructor, Kimberly Mullinex, Appalachian Irish Dance Co., for an afternoon of learning basic Irish Dance steps. Mullinex is originally from the Hampton area. After becoming familiar with traditional Irish Dance as an adult in Boston, MA, competing on performance teams and then teaching in other states; Mullinex hopes to bring Irish dancing back to the hills of

Saturday, March 18 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free! Max: 50 Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals The second session in our gardening seminar series will focus on vegetable gardening. Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences & techniques for growing the garden of your dreams!

Watauga Valley Art League Meeting Sunday, March 19 1:30 pm All are welcome to join our area

Visitors Center Hours:

artists for their monthly meeting, highlighted by an art related presentation.

Tennessee Tree Day 2023 Saturday, March 18 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Reserve Trees Here www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_ pdetails/MTcwMjAy This year Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park has partnered with the Tennessee Environmental Council to participate in the 2023 Tennessee Tree Day. There will be 40 trees of various species to choose from, 1 tree per person, while trees last. However, participants can go to the link above and reserve their own trees for this year. Pick up times are listed above, for further information please call the park visitor center at 423-543-5808.

First Day of Spring Hike Monday, March 20 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Admission: Free! Max: 10 Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ sycamore-shoals Join Park Ranger Cory Franklin on the first day of spring hike! This guided hike will feature native tree identifications and a guided walk along the Watauga River. Learn how to recognize a tree with or without leaves, how our ancestors used the trees, and other unique facts.

If you want to learn something new or enjoy an easy hike, the 1st day of spring hike has something for everyone.

Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, March 26 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

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

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

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Your Place or Mine I have always loved Reese Witherspoon. My favorite film from the Nashville raised actress is "Legally Blonde", and to a lesser extent its sequel.

Reese is back in the new film "Your Place or Mine" with costar Ashton Kutcher ("That 70's Show") now showing on Netflix.

Reece stars as Debbie Dunn, who 20 years ago hooked up with Peter Coleman (Kutcher), and even though the two never went on to pursue a romantic relationship, have remained best friends since that one night together. Debbie currently lives in L.A. and is a single mom raising her son Jack (Wesley Kimmel) while trying to pursue a career that will help with finances even though she would rather be part of the book publishing world. Meanwhile, Peter is a highly successful consultant living in New York City. The two communicate daily much to the dismay of Peter's girlfriend Minka (Zoe Chao), who begins to wonder just how serious Peter is about their relationship. When Minka discovers Debbie is coming to New York to complete an

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accountancy course to secure a pay raise, she decides to dump Peter after the news and his refusal to make a commitment to her. Meanwhile, back in L.A., Debbie is hit with the news her sitter for Jack has an unexpected job opportunity leaving her without a sitter.

Upon hearing the news, Peter tells Debbe he would be happy to fly out to care for Jack while she takes her class in New York. Debbie, a very "smothering" parent, agrees to the arrangement and heads to New York after Peter arrives in L.A. Jack has always lived under the uber strict rules of his mom, and while he finds Jack strange at first, beings to love how his replacement sitter gives him the most freedom he has ever experienced. Jack, who has been rejected by two of his best friends, is receiving help from Peter to win them back.

While she is in New York, Debbie begins her class and meets Minka who wants to see what Peters sees in his best friend.

Minka actually takes Debbie under her wing, and one night while the two are out they see famous book publisher Theo Martin (Jesse Williams), strike up a conservation, and soon Theo and Debbie are crushing on each other. In a roundabout way, Peter discovers the budding romance between Theo and Debbie, and begins to realize he has feelings for Debbie and should have never let her go. As for Debbie, while she may be falling for Theo, she discovers something hidden in Peter's apartment that awakens feelings in her as well. From this point forward, one awaits

the eventual reunion between Peter and Debbie. The film has plenty of "cute" moments as one would expect from this type of film, and even provides some laughs. Reese is her usual peppy self, and this role is perfect for her. Kutcher is a fine co-star for bubbly Reese, and the two have great screen chemistry. The supporting cast is also great, with Chao perfectly cast as the ditzy "I don't read"

Minka. Steve Zahn is also on hand as Zen, Debbie's rich neighbor who is always tending to her garden while harboring a crush on his neighbor. All of the aforementioned results in an enjoyable romcom romp. If you enjoy this genre of film, and are a fan of Reese, "Your Place of Mine" is the film for you. Now playing on Netflix. (Rated PG-13)

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PARAMOUNT Mar 11 Free Fallin’-The Tom Petty Tribute Mar 12 Newsboys Mar 16 Farm and Fun Time Show with Sam Bush, Annabelle’s Curse and Bill and the Belles Mar 31/Apr 1 49 Winchester Apr 15 Best of the EaglesTribute to The Eagles Apr 29 Ashley McBryde (sold out) May 11 Steep Canyon Rangers May 19 A Brothers RevivalTribute to The Allman Brothers May 21 Mac Powell Jun 17 Nightrain-Tribute to Guns n Roses Jul 22 Head Games-Tribute to Foreigner Jul 29 Journeyman: Tribute to Eric Clapton Aug 12 Yellow Brick RoadTribute to Elton John Sep 16 EW&F-Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire Oct 14 Lady SupremeTribute to Diana Ross

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Mar 11 Jefferson Starship Mar 31 Gentri (The Gentlemen Trio) Apr 4 One Night of Queen-performed

by Gary Mullen And the Works Apr 14 Mark Lowry Apr 22 Masters of Soul May 5 Wild World of Animals Free Community Concert Series May 13 Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives May 20 Get The Led OutLed Zeppelin Tribute

CAMEO THEATER Mar 10 BoDeans Mar 17 John Michael Montgomery Mar 18 Bad Marriage Mar 26 Eric Gales Apr 8 Billy Prine and Prime Time Band Apr 19 Trampled By Turtles Apr 22 The Band of Heathens Apr 29 Billy Idol and Bret Michaels (Street show) May 10 An Evening with Roger McGuinn Jun 17 Vixen

THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Mar 30 Kane Brown Apr 1 Eagles Apr 21 Lizzo May 16 Stevie Nicks May 23 Breaking Benjamin /Bush and Another Day Dawns Jul 15 Thomas Rhett Sept 12 Guns n Roses Oct 16 Shania Twain

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FREEDOM HALL Apr 4 The Price is Right Live Apr 14 Nate Bargatze Jun 2 Mr. Speed- Kiss Tribute MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Apr 30 Amy Grant May 20 The Black Jacket Symphony: Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever

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TENNESSEE THEATRE Mar 16 Buddy Guy Mar 18 Cheap Trick Apr 26 Ben Folds and a Piano Apr 27 Wilco Apr 28 Amy Grant May 13 Alice Cooper May 20 Chelsea Handler Aug 18 Kansas

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM Mar 14 Third Eye Blind Mar 22 Champions of Magic Apr 7 Rodney Carrington Apr 13 Million Dollar Machine Apr 20 Casting Crowns Apr 29 Theresa Caputo KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM Apr 15 & 16 Leanne Morgan Aug 24 Billy Strings Sep 14 Parker McCollum BIJOU THEATRE Mar 9 BoDeans

Mar 11 Marc Brossard with Seth Walker Mar 17 The Mavericks Mar 23-25 Drew & Ellie Holcomb Apr 7 David Sedaris

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RYMAN AUDITORIUM Mar 11 & 12 Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros Mar 18 Buddy Guy Mar 30,31 & Apr 1 GOOSE Apr 6 The Mountain Goats Apr 7 & 13 Morgan Wade Apr 8 Leann Rimes Apr 14 & 15 Lady A Apr 19 Leann Morgan (Opry House) Apr 21 David Spade Apr 27-29 Nickel Creek May 8-10 John Mellencamp May 19 Crowded House May 24 Rick Springfield Jul 6 Sam Bush Jul 13 Rhonda Vincent Jul 27 Ricky Skaggs Aug 19 Kansas ASCEND AMPHITHEATER May 6 Whiskey Myers May 11 Koe Wetzel Jun 23 Walker Hayes Jul 11 Foreigner and Loverboy Jul 18 Louis Tomlinson Jul 19 Yungblud Aug 27 Ghost Sep 12 /13 Artic Monkeys BRIDGESTONE ARENA Mar 31 Kane Brown Apr 7 Chris Tomlin Apr 16 New Edition May 4 Janet Jackson with Ludacris Jun 13 Duran Duran Jun 17 Bryan Adams and Joan Jett NISSAN STADIUM Apr 15 Luke Combs May 5-7 Taylor Swift May 19 Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks Jun 11 CMA Fest Jul 22 Ed Sheeran Jul 28-29 George Strait, Chris Stapleton & Little Big Town Jul 3 Matchbox Twenty and The Wallflowers

Jul 16 Blink 182 Jul 29 Sam Smith Sep 12 Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie Sep 29 Thomas Rhett Oct 19 Depeche Mode BROOKLYN BOWL Mar 7 Theory of a Dead Man Mar 9 moe.

Mar 23 They Might Be Giants Mar 31 Larkin Poe Apr 6 The Winery Dogs Apr 14 Queensryche May 20 The Steel Woods GEODIS PARK Aug 26 Guns n Roses

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BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL Jun 15-18 Foo Fighters, Paramore, Nil Nas X, Sheryl Crow, Kendrick Lamar, Korn, Marcus Mumford, The Revivalists, Pixies, Umphrey’s McGee and more!

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THE ORANGE PEEL Mar 10 They Might Be Giants Mar 23 moe.

Apr 4 The Winery Dogs Apr 20 Judah & The Lion May 12 & 13 Drive By Truckers May 21 Trae Crowder Jun 22 Margaret Cho EXPLOREASHEVILLE.COM ARENA Mar 17 Koe Wetzel Mar 25 Tedeschi Trucks Band Apr 20 Mt Joy May 9 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Mar 12 MercyMe Apr 27 Brett Young July 3 The Smile

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60,000 Dots on the Wall When I sat down at my desk in But now I reach for the handy dandy phone and I type the waning days of February and looked at my calendar for something down or I dictate it into the voice assistant. It’s March, I audibly gasped. Not one reason why there are so one of those sharp, sudden many dots on my calendar, gasps. A slow, gentle one as appointments, reminders, it began to dawn on me just events, the usual. Yet, March how busy the month was going to be. I knew March was was more appointments gonna have some busy days, and events than simple reminders. That’s why facing but I wasn’t prepared to be overwhelmed by all those little the cacophony of multicolored dots on my screen caused an dots in boxes on the wall. audible gasp.

Some of those boxes are on an actual wall calendar, while With that gasp came all of them are on my handy- the sensation of being dandy digital assistant. I think overwhelmed. I’m someone who likes to get tasks done maturity is truly realizing and be done with them as how valuable the calendar quickly as possible. But app on your phone is. I have looking at this month I it all down there. I used to not jot many things down on couldn’t help but wonder “how on earth will I get any of a physical calendar, I have this done?” None of this helps, truly awful handwriting and as instead of relaxing and sometimes a note written in realizing that “Rome wasn’t haste would later need an entire team of experts called in built in a day and neither do all these things happen in the to decipher it.

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same day” I just stand there in a state of panic and debate if I should just begin ingesting coffee instead of drinking it.

There’s a particular piece of music that plays along with my panic fugues. It’s a piece of music that induces terror and dread far better than any other in my mind. It’s the music cue from the Sonic The Hedgehog game that plays during an underwater level when Sonic is about to run out of air and drown. Look the sound cue up online if you’ve never heard it, but it’s perfect for the passing moment of terror I felt.

Then you relax and realized that you have survived every time you’ve had a full calendar and it hasn’t sent you into a state of madness— yet. It’s the yet that worries me. I know I can accomplish all these things, I just worry about being in a state of

husked out, shriveled, burn out by the time the month is over.

We shall endeavor and endure to accomplish these things without burnout.

But I do admit, it does leave with me one question. Does anyone know if you can still get a hold of Surge soda? See you next week.