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National Puppy Day March 23rd

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

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Volume 03 Issue 76

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Can We Get a Puppy, Can We, Please?

04 Spotlight 05 Kingsport Ballet Stages Don Quixote 06 Ceate Appalachia Presents The Masked Man Exhibit 07 Tri-Cities Nightlife 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 10 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park April Schedule 11 Things To Do 12

Tri-Cities Faces and Places

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Biker Events

20 Flute and Chello Duo to Play Park Avenue

Andy Ross Kathie Scalf

22 WQUT Concert Schedule

Ken Silvers Wendy Hayden Ann Hartley

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The Right Man for the Job 17

Social Sentiments: Give Away Advice

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Can't Beat the Classics 21 Pop Life: All That Breathes 23 Batteries Not Included: Mildred Gets an Update

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PUBLISHER Hello Friends!

The weather feels like a see saw. Hot today and cold tomorrow. Does everyone have to check the weather to get dressed? That’s how my wake up goes…… open my eyes, look at the weather then decide how to dress for the day. I am soooooooo ready for it to be warm every day for a while.

We would love to feature more of the summer festivals and events this year.

Please let us know what you have going on in the Tri Cities. We will work with you on some very affordable pricing.

Have a great week!

Love, Lisa Durbin Publisher

By [https://EzineArticles.com/ expert/David_Amos/40297] David Amos The Basics Of Puppy Care They are cute and cuddly and everybody loves them. Their eyes are bright and inquisitive, and their tails wag 100 miles per hour. Who doesn’t want a new puppy? Getting a puppy can be a great addition to the family, but it is important to remember that they are only babies and will require a lot of puppy care.

Puppies are dependent on you to feed them and teach them the things they need to know like babies.

They will need lots of attention and patience.

important part of puppy care since he is developing bones and muscle as he grows. Remember that you need to feed your puppy food that is formulated for puppies and not adults. Puppies grow up rapidly and have special nutritional requirements.

Growing puppies usually should eat twice a day, but do not leave dry food out so they can snack whenever they want, or “graze.” You can’t depend on your puppy to quit eating when he is full. Some will, but

Many puppies will need to go just after they eat so this is a good time to take them out. At other times they will give you some kind of sign, sometimes they sniff around, or turn around looking for a spot. Watching for their signal can tell you when you and your pup need to hit the door running. It will take a bit of time for your pup to get the hang of this routine. Remember that dogs naturally want to go away from their home base for elimination. They will eventually get the message, but not until they have had a few accidents. The key is to not give up. Don’t get mad at the puppy

Puppy Supplies It is a good idea to prepare your house well before the new puppy comes home for the first time. Stock up on all the supplies your puppy will need as a new member of the family. The first items to shop for will be feeding supplies, and these include bowls for water and food, as well as a high quality dry food specially formulated for puppies.

It is also a good idea to get a crate for your puppy, since most puppy care information touts the benefits of crate training dogs. You can line the bottom of your crate with an old blanket or towel that your puppy will find comfy for sleeping on.

A collar and leash are other good supplies to purchase before you bring your puppy home, as well as a few chew toys and grooming supplies like shampoo and nail clippers. To make sure that your chew toys are safe for your new pup, avoid items like rawhide that can break off and get lodged in a small dog’s throat and opt instead for durable items like a Nylabone chew toy for playtime. Having some of these toys on hand will hopefully deter your dog from teething on other items like your favorite shoes or the living room chairs.

Feeding Your Puppy Feeding your puppy is very

and at the same time teach both the puppy and the children the limits and rules for safe, fun play.

Taking Your New Puppy to the Vet One of the first things you will need to do with your new puppy is take him to the vet. It is very important that your new puppy gets all of his shots. Shots are a necessary part of puppy care, as they prevent many potentially fatal diseases. Your vet will also check for worms, and discuss the best option for flea and heart worm protection, and will advise you when to bring your new pet in to be spayed or neutered. Your vet will provide the best information on food, sleep and care for the health of your puppy.

Many veterinarians will recommend obedience classes as part of your puppy care. These courses will teach you how to train your dog to be an obedient and acceptable member of your family. You can find obedience classes through your veterinarian, breeder or local pet store. Puppies grow up to be dogs and the care and training they received as a puppy will determine the temperament they have when they are adults.

others will eat until they get sick. It’s also a good idea for his future health to let your puppy get used to regular meal times. Canned food is optional but not required for good nutrition. It is more of a special treat.

because he is just trying to learn what you want him to do. For best results use loving patience while he gets into the habit.

Puppies and Children

Puppies and children are usually great Housebreaking and the New Puppy together but it is never wise to leave A very important part of puppy care small children and puppies together is the house breaking. This requires unsupervised. Sometimes a puppy is patience, and lots of it. This will be too wild for children, and sometimes one of the first training objectives the child is too exuberant for the pup. you will have for your pup. Make Either way someone could get hurt. sure that you have plenty of cleaning Most parents want a puppy specifically supplies on hand, since accidents as a companion for their children, so will happen. monitor puppy and child interactions

There are any number of websites that will offer the puppy care information that you will need.

Other good sources for puppy care information include your veterinarian’s office, the local library, or the shelter that you adopt your puppy from.

David Amos is a dog lover and long time dog owner. For more information about puppy care click Puppy Care [http://www. onlinedogcare.com/puppy] and for more about dog training and keeping your dog happy click Dogs and Puppies Online [http://www. onlinedogcare.com].

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Dan Herrell 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube Marques Puckett and 8 Second Ride 11:00pmat Bristol Casino MONDAY Mar 27th Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Bristol TN/Va Bristol, TN/VA

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WEDNESDAY Mar 22nd Gman Blues & Dr. Ron 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Caswyn Moon & Faith Kelly 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

TUESDAY Mar 21st Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Mar 22nd HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

THURSDAY Mar 23rd Lynnae Moon 6:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ RJ Smith 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House FRIDAY Mar 24th Dominique Romero followed

by Gunner Heathe 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Holly Ann & Dirt Road Rising 8:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar Douglas Warren 11:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

THURSDAY Mar 23rd Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza Gman Blues and Dr. Ron 7:00pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub Slackjaw | ParrisBridge | Fractured Fram 9:00pm at Capone’s FRIDAY Mar 24th Full Sirkle 8:00pm at Tulips Grub & Pub Stone Fire Band 7:00pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub SATURDAY Mar 25th Orchid Thief | Sleep City | TBA 10:00pm at Capone’s Coal Town Revival 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar SATURDAY Mar 25th AC and Sundown Band Dave Peterson 7:00pm 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Johnson City Jazz Collective | Pixel Vision | James West and Friends 10:00pm at Capone’s Sunday Mar 26th Arlo McKinley 7:30 at The Down Home Monday March 27th Fozzy 7:00pm at Capone’s Kingsport Kingsport, TN THURSDAY Mar 23rd Dan Herrell Acoustic 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY Mar 25th Donnie and the Dry Heavers 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Co. Ali Randolph Band 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

Bluff City, TN Bluff City SATURDAY Mar 25th Momma Molasses 7pm at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork

Elizabethton, TN Elizabethton FRIDAY March 24th Jason Edwards 8pm at Jiggy Ray’s

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Kingsport Ballet will stage the full choreographed by length ballet Don Quixote, this Marius Petipa.

May 5th and 6th, 7pm “This ballet has presented a at the Wellmont Performing challenge we have embraced.

Arts Center. The production is The blending of the work of under the direction of Leonid student dancers, children in Flegmatov, Artistic Director of the ballet school and that of Kingsport Ballet. guest professionals is always The somewhat comic ballet tricky, but with this ballet it will feature guest professionals is more so,” said Executive from Philadelphia Ballet, which Director Bertina Dew. “There is under the direction of Angel are many scenes in which the Corella. Oksana Maslova, principal lead professionals dance, act, dancer with the company, has and interact with the rest of performed with Kingsport Ballet the cast quite a bit. All of this on various occasions, including must be learned and rehearsed the lead role in Swan Lake. Her extensively in advance of the partner Arian Molina Soca is also a arrival of the guest artists principal with Philadelphia Ballet, which is often just days before and former principal dancer opening day. Leonid Flegmatov with the Cuban National Ballet. said “the dancers are doing an Both performers have toured amazing job - they are showing internationally prior to joining P.B. their true dedication to this Mr. Flegmatov’s production will artform as they not only spend mark the first time the Kingsport hours rehearsing daily, but Ballet will be staging Don Quixote they are also given homework.

I am challenging them to push since 2011, then under the direction of Valeria Sinyavskaya. outside of their comfort zone.”

The three act ballet is known for The ballet takes audiences from its lively, contagious music. The exciting dances on a street in story line is loosely based on old Spain, to a gypsy camp in episodes taken from the famous the countryside, and to the novel Don Quixote de la Mancha depths of a dream, whereby

by Miguel de Cervantes, thought the chivalrous and confused by some to be the best novel of Don Quixote imagines beautiful all time. The ballet was originally dancing dryads and tiny cupids.

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KINGSPORT BALLET PROMOTES THE SALE OF SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTS: tn4arts.org Kingsport Ballet is funded for General Operations by the Tennessee Arts Commission and the General Assembly, under an agreement with the National Endowment for the Arts. Outreach programs are funded by the City of Kingsport. Kingsport Ballet activities are supported in part by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

The story follows Don Quixote in his quest for good versus evil, and his search for the lovely woman of his dreams, Dulcinea.

Tennessee Arts Commission under an agreement with the General Assembly and the

Tickets may be purchased in advance National Endowment for the through www.kingsportballet.org Arts. Outreach programs are the company’s website or by calling supported in part by the City 423-378-3967. All seats are reserved. of Kingsport. Kingsport Ballet Special college student pricing activities are also supported and free educational materials for teachers and homeschool families. in part by federal award For high school student discounts number SLFRP5534 awarded when attending as part of an English to the State of Tennessee by or Spanish class, call 423-378-3967. the U.S. Department Kingsport Ballet is funded for general operations by the of Treasury.

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Create Appalachia Presents The Masked Man Exhibit March 10-May 16 Create Appalachia Center for Art & Technology 225 W Center Street, Suite 115, Kingsport, TN 37660 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM in the Gallery No admission charge On March 10, Create Appalachia opened a new exhibit, The Masked Man, featuring the thought-provoking photography of Glade Spring, Virginia photographer Mike Miller..

Frankenstein’s monster, belonging neither to the world of the living nor the dead, condemned to remain isolated and misunderstood.

In a recent interview, Miller said he has been fascinated by masks since childhood: “I’ve always covered my face a lot even when I was younger,” he said. “Maybe I think it will hide the other side of me. Or maybe it’s a way to let people know I have another side without letting it out.”

Jacy Richardson, Board Member for Create Appalachia and Assistant Professor of Digital Media at ETSU serves as Exhibit Committee Chair for Create Appalachia. She is excited about the upcoming exhibit, noting that “Mike Miller’s work is full of depth and emotion. It pulls the reader in to see Miller’s central theme is the exploration things through the masks. Our gallery of his own psyche in an effort to better is meant to be a place for showcasing the talent from our region, and Mike’s understand himself and the world work is a perfect example of the he inhabits. At first glance, Miller’s remarkable art we want to show. We photographs appear threatening, but can’t wait for everyone to see a closer look reveals that the masked figures in them are more complicated. his work!”

They suggest an unwilling outcast like The Masked Man opened on March 10

and close on May 16. An artist’s reception will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 5 to 6:30 PM. Visitors can see The Masked Man at Create Appalachia Kingsport Center for Art & Technology, 225 W. Center Street, Kingsport. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. For more details, visit Create Appalachia’s website (createapppalachia.org) or use their handle, @createappalachia, to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Create Appalachia strives to make the Appalachian Highlands a better place to live and work by supporting innovation and entrepreneurship centered around the arts and creativity. We work to sustain an environment that will generate new businesses, provide jobs in arts-based businesses, and highlight the important role that creativity plays in the region’s economic vitality. For more information about CA, please visit: createappalachia.org.

In The Masked Man, Miller shares 28 masked self-portraits as powerful as they are otherworldly, several times pushing the boundaries into a surreal territory filled with weirdlings and shapeshifters who use smoke and fire to ward off the darkness.

“Squall” photo by Mike Miller

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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5. Cul-de-sacs 6. Hell, to Henri 7. Greek cheese 8. "The Kids ___ All Right" (2010 film) 9. Shoulders-to-hips areas 10. Often furrowed facial feature 11. "Whoops" 12. Singer Horne 13. Make it to the end 19. Request in a Chinese restaurant 24. "... but for the grace of God ___" 25. Moth-___: worn out 26. Show's host 27. Miniseries segment ACROSS 41. Gray of song 28. Pulled, as a broken-down car 1. "Gotta hand ___ ya..."

42. James and Jones of jazz 5. Trim, as meat 29. Hesitant non-fluency 44. Wish grantor 10. Torero's foe 30. Gardener's device 14. Restaurant employee 46. Mortgage org.

31. ____ Sketch 15. Month after diciembre 47. Like pigs, camels and giraffes (toy for budding artists) 16. Cousin of the emu 49. Take a ___ (try) 32. "A ___ the Races" 17. Spew 51. Store's stock (abbr.)

35. Desert region of 18. Post-lunch periods 52. ___ alcohol (biofuel) southern Israel 20. "Look!" to Luis 53. Mustachioed Don of 38. Steely ___ 21. Narc's org. classic films 40. Warps 22. I couldn't care less!

57. Prefix with politics or centric 43. Chainsaw brand 23. "The ___ Sanction" (Eastwood film) 58. Geologic periods 45. Ken. neighbor 25. Abbr. in a super-short email 61. One who does library work 48. Baseball situation 26. "Sleepless in Seattle" 63. Gone 50. Shipboard "Understood" director Nora 64. Small hotels 52. Very wide shoe size 28. Like a mortarboard 65. Not happy 53. Etcher's supply 33. Lamb's cry 66.

Strong urges 54. "Death in Venice" 34. "___ recommend it!" author Thomas 67. Geneticist's studies 36. Garbo born Gustafsson 55. Sicilian peak 68. Rainwear brand 37. Caked deposit 56. Sinclair Lewis hero 69. Latin I verb 39. Basted 57. Big breeze Answers to last week’s 59. Nursemaid dog of literature puzzles can be found 60. Pt. of GPS on page 09.

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C an dy You can’t say No when this cute little face says you should adopt her! Her name is Candy and she is five years old. She is doing well in a shared cat room but would be OK as the queen of the house as well. Candy is very chill and would love to be your couch company! She loves to Latin

the window !!! Candy has been spayed, current on vaccinations and microchipped. During our Spring Fling 2023 promotion, all cats and dogs that have been at the Rescue for more than a year, the adoption fee is only $20.23.

Joy qualifies at this rate.

There are 5 puppies hidden in this issue of The Loafer.

Can you find them all?

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

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"In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge."

"You are responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose."

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dy This handsome man is Buddy. Come by and meet him. He’s so much fun to play with. Buddy is a 12 yr old Beagle and sadly, he is deaf. But don’t let that stop you from loving

this sweetheart. He’s good with other dogs, cats, children, is house trained, neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and still has some spunk to him !!!

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

bridgehome.org

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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park April 2023- Programs and Tours Come Share in the Glorious Cause of Liberty! artists for their monthly meeting, highlighted by an art related presentation.

Tax included Max: 12

house in Tennessee, and the historical prominent Carter family. Travel back to the 1780’s and tour the Carter Mansion. Witness living history reenactors demonstrating aspects of 18th century life and see local craftsman showcasing traditional skills.

Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals

1850s Trade Faire at the Carter Mansion

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.

Today, most people are inseparable from their smart phones and mobile Free Admission devices. We want to embrace this (Donations Appreciated) cultural change and show you how Although built in the 1770s, you can better use technology on a Tennessee’s oldest frame house was day-to-day bases in nature. Using a thriving farm and family home for tools such as GPS locating, plant nearly two centuries. Come spend identification, and other easily the day at the Carter Mansion and accessible resources and apps, we visit with living history interpreters to will show you how to enhance your learn about various trades, skills, and experience rather than take away professions of the mid-19th century. from it. Join Ranger Cory Franklin on Enjoy learning about occupations such Earth Day for a walk around the park as a lawyer, doctor, undertaker, and to better understand the tools you others. Also, learn about medicinal carry with you daily. The program plant usage, tasks of 19th century will meet and begin at the picnic area housewives, midwifery, children’s beside the visitor center. games, and more.

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Thursday, April 27

1:00 pm

Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years $5.00; 6 and under free

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.

Saturday, April 15 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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

Accessibility to the home includes

Carter Mansion Celebration steps and an interior staircase.

Saturday, April 1 Watauga Valley 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Art League Meeting Join us for a day of history, traditional arts and family fun as we celebrate the oldest frame

Sunday, April 16 1:30 pm

All are welcome to join our area

Tech in Nature Friday, April 21

1:00 pm

Admission - $5.00 (plus tax), 6 and under free Max: 20 Pre-Registration required www.tnstateparks.com/parks/ events/sycamore-shoals

Annual Plant Auction / 2nd Spring Open House Saturday, April 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Doors open at 8:15 am to view plants and register.

Auction begins at 9:00 am.

Join us for the Annual Plant Auction and 2nd Spring Open House here at the park. Come bid on plants,

Visitors Center Hours:

flowers, and shrubs of all kinds.

Also take in a variety of outdoor organizations and groups that will be set up in the Visitor Center and outside the park. Represented will be Master Gardeners, our very own in-house butterfly/bird expert, other neighboring State Parks and sites, and many more.

So, plan on joining us for a fun-filled day of indoor and outdoor activities to kick off your Spring! Sponsored by the UT Extension Service, E. Tenn. Nursery Assoc., and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.

Earth Day Celebration Sunday, April 23 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

abine Hill Social Society celebrates Earth Day with a fun day of outdoor activities. We will be meeting outside at the park for an afternoon of shuttlecock, & 9 pins. Look for us near the fort. Period attire is preferred but not necessary. Please bring your own refreshments, chair/ground cover. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.

Old Time Music Jam Led by Art Lang

Sunday, April 23 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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JOHNSON CITY

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Johnson City Love & Hiking SATURDAYS SATURDAY MAR 25TH Date For Couples (Self-Guided) ACOA (adult children of Nature: Wolf Howling 7:00am at Willow Springs Park 10:00am at Bays Mountain alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm.

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 Park & Planetarium Lids For Kids "Ride Out" or Cheryl 423-262-6149 Motorcycle Awareness Meet You There - Bike Demo WEDNESDAY MARCH 22ND 11:00am at Kiwanis Park and Instruction 11:00am at Warrior's Path State Park March Open Poetry Hoot BRISTOL 7:00pm at The Down Home Mercantile Vendor Market WEDNESDAY MAR 22ND THURSDAY MAR 23RD Spring Market 11:00am at Kingsport Farmer's Market 8th Annual Virginia Duff Giraffe Family Canvas Class Fine Arts Festival 5:30pm at 6:00pm at Into the Fire Art Class 2:00pm at Sullivan Tennessee Middel School County Public Library FRIDAY MAR 24TH Truth Seeker Art Show 6:00pm Colonial Heights Branch Johnson City Love & Hiking Printed Photo Organizing Date For Couples (Self-Guided) at Blue RIdge Comedy Club 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Workshop 2:00pm at Holston Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm Business Development Center Weekly YuGiOh Duel Night at Blue Ridge Comedy Club 6:00pm at CardFox JONESBOROUGH THURSDAY MAR 23RD SATURDAY MAR 25TH TUESDAYS Birds of a Feather Canvas Class Johnson City Love & Hiking Jonesborough Storytelling Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 6:00pm at Kil'n Time Studio 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Improv: Stand Ins 8:00pm at Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Johnson City Beautification Day Blue Ridge Comedy Club Storytelling Center 9:00am at King Commons Park FRIDAY MAR 24TH SATURDAY MAR 25TH Funny Bunny Kids Canvas Nocturnal Art Market 10:00am at Into the Fire Bob Ross Paint Class 10:00am 7:00pm at Elderbrew at Mill Street Makers Market Women's Spring Faire 10:00am at Holiday Inn Anthony DeVito 8:00pm at Historic Jonesborough Spring Biker Bash 11:00am at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Wrecking Crew Harley-Davidson Inn State Historic Site SATURDAY MAR 25TH HMC Truck/Car Meet 6:30pm ABINGDON, VA Board Game Night 5:00pm at Winged Deer Park at Bristol Public Library WEDNESDAY MAR 22ND The Unladylike Stand Up Anthony DeVito 8:00pm at Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Comedy Show 8:00pm Community Center at Wallace Theater Blue Ridge Comedy Club To be featured in The Loafer's Things to Do email us at: theloaferonlineprint@gmail.com or call 423-930-7319

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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

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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

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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

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It goes without saying, I’m a gal who enjoys cocktail hour.

more than solid.

(lemons, limes, oranges), Angostura and orange bitters, sweet and dry However, if you can learn how vermouth, triple sec, olive juice, At the end of a long day, there’s to build the perfect cocktail, some small cans of pineapple juice hardly any sound more musical you can elevate your title from than heavily iced vodka being “Neighborhood Miss Congeniality” and cranberry juice, a few bottles violently shaken in stainless steel, to “Hostess with the Mostess.” Like of club soda and tonic water, a selection of sodas (coke, diet coke, and no sensation more soothing most things in life, simple is best. than a frothy libation passing the You don’t need to know how to flair sprite) and plenty of ice. lips and warming the chest. The like a Vegas mixologist to make one In the way of garnish, you already stresses of the day melt away as hell of a margarita. Most classic have your citrus above to slice, zest quickly as crushed ice chips in cocktail have less than 5 ingredients and peel what you don’t juice. Be a daquiri, while you gossip with and require nothing more than a sure to have some blue cheese to friends & co-workers, or sit in shake or a stir to be perfection. add to your queen olives if asked. silence and unwind in solitude.

Invest in a standard bar set (shaker, Maraschino cherries. pint glass, stir, jigger, strainer) and As much as I revel in the joys of Now you’re ready to learn the ensure you have proper glassware happy hour, I am not a woman most basic classic cocktail recipes. for serving (rocks glasses, highball who typically enjoys a cocktail Most people will be content with glasses, coupes, champagne flutes, at home. To be honest, I am the a whiskey and coke or vodka soda laziest bartender in all of Tennessee. multi-use wine glasses) and you’re with lime, but if you really want to doing better than many restaurants That is why you’ll only see me wow them now you’re armed to I visit. enjoying wine or beer within the prepare a perfect martini or classic comfort of my own home unless The 6 spirits that should rest old fashioned.

I’m entertaining; I’m a pour-andin every cabinet or cart should Vodka/Gin: The Dirty Martini. Pour consume type. But in those few include quality vodka, gin, rum, a dash of dry vermouth in a cold and far between moments when tequila, whiskey and scotch. I coupe and swirl around to rinse, duty (or the holidays) call, I dust off say quality but do not confuse then dump. In a shaker filled with the education I’ve received from 20 that with expensive- I consider ice, add 2 ½-3oz vodka or gin, a years in the hospitality industry and “company cocktails” to be things splash of olive juice and shake until stick to the basics. that are cost efficient enough to your arm hurts. (The perfect martini be consumed quickly, but not so Because let’s face it; when it has a thin layer of ice skating across cheap its embarrassing and will comes to cocktails, ya can’t beat the surface.) Strain into vermouth make you lose friends to hangovers. the classics. rinsed coupe and garnish with The alcohol industry is just like regular or blue cheese olives.

If you are a person who consumes everything else- in many cases you alcohol, I find it’s only polite and Rum: Classic Rum Punch. Fill a are paying for a name. Your best hospitable to keep a properly highball or hurricane glass with ice. investment while building your stocked bar in your home for In an ice-filled shaker, combine 2 alcohol knowledge will be finding guests. You don’t need to house ½ oz rum, 2oz pineapple juice, 1oz a good store with knowledgeable the entire E & J Gallo portfolio, just and engaged stewards who enjoy orange juice, ¼ oz lime juice, ¼ oz the necessities to whet any appetite assisting you. There are some maraschino cherry syrup, shake that might darken your doors. The beautiful boutique spirits on the well and strain into glass. Garnish 6 core spirits, basic mixers and with a cherry. market that trump Tito’s and garnishes, plus a few bottles each Jack Daniels by miles at the same Tequila: Margarita. Fill a rocks of white, rose, and red wine are price, so don’t be afraid to ask for glass with ice. In ice-filled shaker, plenty to keep on hand. Throw in a recommendations from the store. combine 1 ½ - 2oz silver tequila, 1oz palatable beer selection and you’re triple sec, ¾ oz fresh squeezed lime Once you have established your juice and a dash of simple syrup to core 6 spirits, now you can add taste. Shake and strain into rocks your basic mixers. Simple syrup glass and garnish with lime and (literally just boiled sugar water orange slices. at a 2:1 ratio), a bowl of citrus

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Whiskey: Old Fashioned. In a rocks glass, add two small barspoons of simple syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 3 dashes orange bitters.

Next add ice, then pour in 2oz whiskey. Using bar spoon, stir for 30-60 seconds. Express an orange peel over the glass, then twist the peel and add as garnish. Top with a cocktail cherry.

Scotch: Rob Roy. In a large mixing glass filled with ice, add 2oz scotch, 3/4oz sweet vermouth, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir with bar spoon until well-chilled then strain into a coupe. Garnish with cherries.

That’s it. If you can master these basic cocktails, you’ll be the hit of any gathering and please any crowd. Feel free to add ingredients and make these your own; there’s no right or wrong way to riff on drinks. And above all, always make it fun! Happy mixing!

XO - Kathie

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Flute & Cello Duo to Play Park Avenue Terra Voce will perform live in concert on Wednesday, March 22nd at 7 p.m. at Park Avenue Theater in Norton. Cellist Andrew Gabbert and flutist Elizabeth Brightbill are known for performances that combine the diverse and unexpected. Terra Voce explores a colorful array of musical styles from Baroque to tango, Brazilian choro, and European folk—connecting with their listeners through music that surprises, uplifts, and inspires curiosity. The duo’s down-to-earth approach creates a relaxed and refreshingly informal setting for performances that test the limits of what is possible with just two instruments.

In addition to their numerous performances on college campuses and in community concert series, Terra Voce has appeared on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, in the Christ Chapel Chamber Series at New York City’s Riverside Church, and as prize-winners in the National Flute Association’s Chamber Music Competition. Terra Voce performs throughout Virginia as a part of the Virginia Commission for the Arts Performing Arts Touring Program.

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 Tickets are $10 at the door and all make arrangements for parking. For children and students are free to attend. This performance is brought evolving conditions related to the to you by the Pro-Art Association and global pandemic, inclement weather, or similar unforeseen circumstances, Park Avenue Theater in conjunction with Pro-Art’s 46th season and the W. patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org Campbell Edmonds Concert Series.

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This week I am covering one of the documentaires that is up for Best Documentary Feature Film for the Academy Awards.

The film follows brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad of India as they treat injured birds in India. The brothers were raised in New Delhi, and have an affection for Black Kites, a medium sized bird of prey they have seen and admired since their childhood. Unfortunately due to the heavily polluted skies of New Delhi, the birds often fall from the sky, and the brothers rescue as many as they can to treat their injuries. The brothers bird clinic is in Wazirabad, Delhi, and they have treated over 20,000 birds of prey over the last 20 years, helping the ecosystem in a country dealing with the aforementioned heavy pollution. The brothers have help from others in their efforts, and sometimes

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clash over rescue attempts and other matters. In one memorable scene, one of the birds grabs one of the siblings' glasses and flies away with them. In addition to the horrible air of the country there is also escalating violence in the country, of which we hear in the background but don't hear. One other interesting fact about one of the world's most populated cities is how monkeys, cows, frogs, rats and hogs jostle for space with humans. With all the pollution and upheaval around them the brothers bring a sense of peace to the area with their treatment of the birds. In other words, the city seems to be falling apart all around them, but they continue their life's calling.

I was mesmerized by this film and the stark contrast between the peacefulness of the birds flying above and the heavily populated city below. One shot of hundreds of birds in the sky is a scene I will never forget. No special effects, just nature putting on a spectacular show. While most movie fans may shy away from documentaires, this is one I recommend you take the time to watch.

The film has already won several awards already and they are deserved. The film is a co-production of India, the United Kingdom and the United States. The language spoken in the film

is Hindi, and has subtitles, which I know many do not enjoy, but this film is worth the effort. I really enjoyed this tale of two brothers caring for injured birds, and I feel if you take the time to view this film you will as well. Speaking of the Oscars, the other nominees for Documentary Feature Film are as follows: "All the

Beauty and the Bloodshed", "Fire of Love", "A House Made of Splinters" and "Navalny".

After viewing this film I really want to make an effort to see the other nominees. Now streaming on HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV. (Not Rated)

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In 2017 The Criterion Collection released Michael Curtiz’s seminal 1945 classic “Mildred Pierce” for the first time, making the film’s blu-ray debut. That disc was a knockout, and I reviewed it when it came out. This month, Criterion has revisited the title issuing the film as a 4K Ultra High Definition blu-ray disc. As I already talked about the film once and have nothing new to say, I’ll be using some material from my original review here.

In all the annals of Hollywood, I don’t think there’s a more celebrated unsung director than Michael Curtiz. Curtiz was a respected director in Europe when Warner Brothers invited him to Hollywood in 1926.

Curtiz spent most of his career at Warners, directing numerous films for the studio and leading them into the ranks of a major player in Hollywood. Curtiz directed many of the studio's biggest pictures, and his filmography has some of the most beloved films of all time on it.

A short list of Curtiz’s work includes: “Angels with Dirty Faces,” “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “White Christmas,” “King Creole,” and what some consider the best film of all time, “Casablanca.” “Mildred Pierce” belongs on that list, Curtiz directed Joan Crawford in her first starring role for Warner Brothers, having left MGM. Crawford’s performance in the title role would win her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

“Mildred Pierce” is based upon a novel by James M. Cain, who had a number of his works adapted for the screen--several in the Noir vein, as “Pierce” is. Cain’s other

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notable film Noir works include Billy Wilder’s “Double Indemnity,” and “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” Some have questioned if “Mildred Pierce” is a true Film Noir, it has a couple of genres living inside its skin. Yes, it’s noir, but there are also touches of melodrama and of the independent woman pictures from the time.

The biggest difference between the Curtiz film and the novel is that the film is more of a thriller than the book’s psychological tone. The murder plot was added only to the film. No, that’s not a spoiler, the murder happens in the very first scene of the film.

The story of Mildred Pierce is of a single mother determined to raise a better life for herself and her children. Before her first husband leaves her, Mildred makes extra money baking pies and cakes for people in the neighborhood.

Emboldened by the popularity of her desserts, and after taking a job waitressing where she learns and ins and outs of the restaurant world, Mildred opens up a restaurant of her own, which takes off and soon becomes a very successful chain.

Much of what drives Mildred is keeping up her materialistic daughter, Veda, played with delicious bile and venom by Ann Blyth. “Mildred Pierce” is one of the great films from the classic Hollywood era.

Packed with wonderful actors from the time including the great Eve Arden and Jack Carson.

When Criterion began releasing movies in the 4K UHD format, they made it clear that in addition to new titles, they’d also reissue some titles in the format. All of these are combo editions, as is often the case is most 4K UHD blu-ray titles. The movie will be on its own 4K UHD disc—to insure the highest bitrate possible—while a regular blu-ray will have the movie and most, if not all, of the extra features.

The blu-ray included with the combo edition of “Mildred Pierce” is the same one they released in 2017. There are no new bonus features included, and the packages for both items are nearly identical. As for how “Mildred Pierce” looks in 4K let’s get into that. This is not a new transfer but instead, is the 2017 4K restoration presented in 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) over the 2017’s 2K disc.

We’re starting very strong as that was a great restoration of the film. The restoration was sourced largely from the original 35mm nitrate camera negative.

However, the entire last reel of the film was harvested from a 35mm nitrate fine grain master, and a few other portions of the film--due to damage on the negative--

were taken from a 35mm fine grain master printed on safety stock.

The differences going from the 2K blu-ray to the 4K HDR disc are not night and day. They’re more subtle but noticeable.

There’s more fine detail that comes out and the image has more of an overall presence, especially in the darker scenes.

This is now, without a doubt, the best the film has ever looked on home video, and possibly the best it’s ever looked period.

The audio is the same as the 2017 disc.

Sourced from a print created in 2002 from the original soundtrack negative. The bonus features are also identical to that disc. This includes: A conversation with film critics Molly Haskell and Robert Polito recorded earlier this year is included.

Additionally, there is a 1970 appearance of Joan Crawford on “The David Frost Show,” the 2002 documentary “Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star,” a Q&A with Ann Blyth conducted by historian Eddie Muller,

an excerpt from a 1969 episode of “The Today Show” with novelist Cain, plus an essay by critic Imogen Sara Smith.

“Mildred Pierce” was reportedly Crawford’s favorite role, it’s one of her best moments on screen, and it’s a hell of a film. Criterion has taken their already fantastic release and added a cherry on top by presenting the film in 4K HDR. But the question remains should you upgrade? To be honest, if you love this movie and you need to see it as clearly as possible, and you have a 4K setup, absolutely. But, if you’re perfectly content with the 2017 blu-ray, you’ll be fine sticking with it.

That was already, as I’ve said, a very strong presentation to start with, but the new 4K combo edition lets you see just how very impressive that restoration was. I’m very happy to see this reissued in 4K HDR. I’ll take as much classic Hollywood as I can get in the format. See you next week.

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