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Hello August!

“This morning, the sun endures past dawn.

I realise that it is August: the summer’s last stand.” ― Sara Baume, A Line Made by Walking

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 93

Contributing Staff

04 Spotlight 06 Free Flower Show at Fischman Gallery 06 Beezwax 07 Tri-Cities Nightlife

Andy Ross

09 Pets of the Week 10 ETSU Launching Community Music School 11 Things To Do 12

Tri-Cities Faces and Places

14 Second Harvest Food Bank Biker Events

18 International ‘FL3TCH3R Exhibit’

Kathie Scalf

at ETSU’s Reece Museum Issues

Ken Silvers

Call For Entries

Wendy Hayden Ann Hartley

20 Yard Sale Raises Nearly $2,600

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22 WQUT Concert Schedule

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Hello Friends!

Will someone please lasso Summer and make it stay??? I don’t want it to end and I don’t like cold weather. Even though the weather has been so very hot here I still want Summer to stay forever. Are your kids ready to start school? Seems like the first few days is exciting for everyone but then it gets old very fast. I am sure that getting up early is the worst.

I hope every child has a wonderful first day of school. Don’t forget to take those bottles so you can stay hydrated!

How are you enjoying ice cream this summer?

Love, Lisa Durbin Publisher

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Bristol, TN/VA Bristol TN/Va WEDNESDAY Aug 2nd Matt Martin 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Jace Smith 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ THURSDAY Aug 3rd Little John Chrisley and Friends 5:00pm at Cascade Draft House Jason Lloyd 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ FRIDAY Aug 4th Mark Larkins 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Bill Dotson 8:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar Craig Street Ramblers 10:30 at Bristol Casino Bar SATURDAY Aug 5th Josh Bowles 5:00pm at Cascade Draft House Holly Ann & Dirt Road Rising 8:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar Victor Lawson & Boogie Chillen 10:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar

MONDAY Aug 7th Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Kris Rowdy & The Hellbillys | Below 7 10:00pm at Capone’s

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

TUESDAY Aug 1st Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Aug 2nd Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza THURSDAY Aug 3rd Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza FRIDAY Aug 4th Jeff Lane 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill Dan Herrell & The Troubadours 7:00pm at Wild Wing Cafe Goodbye June 10:00pm at Capone’s

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Jonesborough, TN Jonesborough Friday Aug 4th Polyphony Marimba 7:00pm at Music on the Square Erwin

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FRIDAY Aug 4th Dog Days River Fest 5:30pm at USA Raft SATURDAY Aug 5th Dog Days River Fest 12:30pm at USA Raft

Kingsport Kingsport, TN THURSDAY Aug 3rd Holly Ann and Dirt Road Rising 8:00pm at Lakeview Marina FRIDAY Aug 4th David Jones & Keeping Up with The Joneses 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY Aug 5th Gypsy Moon Coalition 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

Mountain, TN RoanRoan Mountain Friday Aug 4th The Corklickers 7:00pm at the Roan Mountain State Park Amphitheater Butler, TNButler, TN SATURDAY Aug 5 Stone Fire Band 6:00pm at Cove Ridge Marina

SATURDAY Aug 5th Vol-Ginia-See 6:00pm at Johnson City Brewery Boones Creek Midnight Mojo 7:00pm at Wild Wing Cafe Colby Acuff 8:00pm at the Down Home

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Free Flower Show at Fischman Gallery On August 10, 2023, from 2 - 8 p.m. and August 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Shady Oaks Garden Club will present “Viewpoints,” a free standard flower show. A delightful array of exhibits will be of interest to plant lovers: 24 beautiful, creative floral designs; 12 Botanical Arts craft exhibits; over 100 flowering and non-blooming

plants, identified with proper scientific names; and two educational exhibits.

Everything in the show will be created or grown by the members of Shady Oaks Garden Club.

This event will be at Atelier 133 and Fischman Gallery, 133 N. Commerce Street, Johnson City, TN, a handicapped-accessible location. Because of the gallery location, the show will feature exhibits with an artistic perspective. Each horticulture or design class will have a name associated with art. In addition to the flower show, the gallery will have works by artists Nancy Jane Earnest and Janice Snapp on display.

The show will conform to the strict standards established by National Garden Clubs, Inc., with certified judges awarding blue, red, yellow, and honorable mention ribbons in each class or subclass. Judging will be prior to the beginning of the show, so attendees will be able to see which exhibits reached closest to the perfection desired.

Shady Oaks Garden Club was organized in 1958 and joined the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., the following year.

The club has received many state and national awards for its flower shows and other projects—twice winning the Kitty Anderson Flower Show Award for the Best Standard Flower Show in the state of

Tennessee. Many excellent designers and growers of horticulture are in the club. They strive to live up to the designation as a Club of Excellence on a yearly basis.

For additional information, contact Nancy Fischman at 423-430-8441 or visit shadyoaksgardenclub.org.

NIGHTLIFE

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

TRIVIA

TUESDAY Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café Johnson City TN DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom Erwin, TN 5pm Trivia at The Corner Bar Bristol, VA 8pm 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 Trivia at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 7:00pm

BINGO

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Bristol VA 6pm

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

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

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47. "___ Macabre" 31. Earth's ___ layer 5. Kind of suit or shot 32. Emergency room VIP (Saint-Saëns work) 10. Finger end 33. Kind of wool 14. ___ equal basis 48. William Bradford ship 38. Harbor sight 15. Start of a "Willy Wonka" song 51. Bicycle part 40. "The Perfect Fool" 16. Bear overhead 52. Infamous White House intern 41. "Boo" follower, sometimes 17. "Running Scared" singer 54. Big name in cell phones 44. U.S. WWII propaganda agcy.

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Meet Meow, the charming 3 yr old grey tabby gentleman who once roamed the streets as a stray, but now enjoys a life filled with love and warmth. With his captivating eyes, Meow is undeniably handsome. But it’s his sweet and gentle nature that truly steals the hearts of

Meow is FIV positive, meaning that he should be the only cat or live only with other cats with no fights. He has been neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped.

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Bailey has some hearing loss, neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped.

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ETSU Launching Community Music School The Department of Music at East Tennessee State University has launched a new Community Music School, a program that provides high-level music training to students of all ages and skill levels in the Appalachian Highlands.

“Our talented faculty are thrilled to offer this instruction,” said Dr. Roya Farzaneh, named artistic director of the program. “We can help beginner students lay an excellent foundation as well as offer advanced students challenges that will take their music abilities to the next level.”

programs targeted at children starting their musical journey.

The school also organizes concerts and events throughout the year.

ETSU is home to a vibrant arts community, hosting dozens of concerts, exhibitions and performances throughout the year.

“We believe that music is a powerful force that brings people together, fosters creativity and enhances personal growth,” said Dr. Alan Stevens, chair of the Department of Music.

“Whether you or your children have a lifelong passion for music or are simply looking to explore a new hobby, our programs are designed to inspire, nurture and celebrate your musical journey.”

The Community Music School offers a range of classes and events. There are comprehensive music lessons that feature faculty providing private lessons for all instruments and voice.

Pre-college programs deliver a music education experience for those prepping for college-level music studies Registration for the fall is now open.

The deadline is Aug. 20. or those who want to hone their skills.

For additional information, visit Adult programs include a supportive environment to grow, as do the youth etsu.edu/communitymusicschool.

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Open Mic Nite 8:00pm Nature: Wolf Howling ABINGDON, VA at Blue Ridge Comedy Club 10:00am at Bays Mountain SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY AUG 2ND Park & Planetarium THURSDAY AUG 3RD ACOA (adult children of Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Bloomingdale Ruritan IBN Biz Lunch 11:30 alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm.

Community Center at Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. Community Fest & Car Show Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 4:00pm at Ketron Elementry or Cheryl 423-262-6149 FRIDAY AUG 4TH “Floral Fun” Canvas Class FRIDAY AUG 4TH SUNDAY AUG 6TH 6:00pm at Kil'n Time Studio Movies for Adults 2:00pm Johnson City Love & Hiking Longarm Quilting Road Show Bark in the Park 6:30pm at Washington County Date For Couples (Self-Guided) at Cumberland Square Park 2:00pm at MeadowView Public Library 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Conference Center FRIDAY AUG 4TH SUNDAY AUG 6TH Weekly YuGiOh Duel Night A Snail’s Pace Canvas Class JONESBOROUGH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon 6:00pm at CardFox 6:00pm at Kil'n Time Studio TUESDAYS Community Center SATURDAY AUG 5TH Andy Forrester 8:00pm Jonesborough Storytelling Guild Johnson City Love & Hiking at Blue Ridge Comedy Club “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at ELIZABETHTON Date For Couples (Self-Guided) SATURDAY AUG 5TH The Intl. Storytelling Center 7:00am at Willow Springs Park WEDNESDAY AUG 2ND State Street Farmers Market SATURDAY AUG 5TH Johnson City Farmers Market IBN Biz Lunch 11:30am 8:00am at Downtown Center Jonesborough Farmers 8:00am at Founders Park at The Black Olive Board Game Night 5:00pm Market 8:00am 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser at Downtown Jonesborough at Bristol Public Library FRIDAY AUG 4TH 6:00pm at Founders Park Andy Forrester 8:00pm, 10:00pm Historic Jonesborough Carter County Car Club Cruise In Special David Crockett at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn 5:00pm on Elk Avenue Beer Release Party 6:00pm State Historic Site KINGSPORT at Johnson City Brewing August Art Opening: Old Jonesborough Cemetery Boones Creek Angelyn Debord THURSDAY AUG 3RD Tours 2:30pm SUNDAY AUG 6TH at Heritage Alliance 6:00pm at August Muse First Thursday Shop and Hop Hiking Date For Couples 7:00am 4:00pm at Downtown KPT at Willow Springs Park FRIDAY AUG 4TH Sunday Makebreak: Fidget Bugs Final Friday Food Truck Rally 2:00pm at Michaels 5:00pm at Public Parking Lot at Cherokee & Cumberland BRISTOL SATURDAY AUG 5TH WEDNESDAY AUG 2ND Farmers Market 8:00am State Street Farmer's Market 2:00pm at Downtown Center at Kingsport Farmer's Market 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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Useless Facts 1. July has two birth flowers – the water lily and the larkspur. The water lily is a symbol of a pure heart, while the larkspur (especially its white form) represents the lightness of the heart. The birthstone of July is the ruby, considered by many to be the king of gems1.

2. July is UFO season.

3. The phones started ringing in July 2.

4. The month is named after an emperor.

5. It’s a month of many odd holidays.

6. It tends to be peak pruning season.

7. You’ll also see plenty of hay in July.

8. Only two people actually signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th John Hancock and Charles Thomson, secretary of Congress. Most of the others signed on August 2nd 9. On July 4, 1778, George Washington ordered a double ration of rum for his soldiers to celebrate the holiday.

10. Fireworks have been a major part of Fourth of July since the earliest celebrations. In 1884, miners blew up the post office in Swan, Colorado, because it wasn't supplied with fireworks.

Local Events: 1. Breast Cancer Benefit Tennessee Hills Distillery 5pm – 8pm July 29th 2. 1. Great Smokey MTN. Jeep Invasion August 23rd – 27th Pigeon Forge 3. Annual Tree Street Yard Sale August 26th 4. 3rd Annual Bike Wash, Bike Show, Audio Competition August 26th 11am at Tulips 5. 1st Annual First Freewill Baptist Church Bike & Car Show 10am – 4pm Sept. 2nd Johnson City, TN 6. Rhythm & Roots Sept 8th – 10th 7. Bristol Race Sept 15th – 17th 8. Biker Wear & Jericho Bike Wash, Bike Show Sept 17th at Biker Wear Bike Night: 1. Wednesday – 19E Pit Stop 2. Wednesday – Jonesboro VFW – Dog Tags 3. Thursday - Quaker Steak & Lube 4. Friday – Tulips 5. Greenville Peacemakers Bike Night August 5th Greenville Club House Rallies: 1. 83rd Sturgis Bike Rally August 4th – 13th Sturgis SD 2. 30th Anniversary 4 Corners Bike Rally Aug. 31st – Sept 4th Durango & Ignacio, Colorado 3. Thunder In The Smokies Sept 8th – 10th Maggie Valley NC

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Hello everyone, hope you had the Declaration of Independence a fun and safe July 4th Holiday. on August 2, 1776. In 1870, July is the month in which Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal we celebrate our country’s employees. In 1941, it became a independence. Our founding fathers sealed the declaration paid holiday for them. The first on July 4th, 1776. Our country description of how Independence is 245 years old. Now let’s take a Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams short trip through history. to his wife Abigail on July 3, On July 2, 1776, Congress 1776. He described "pomp and secretly voted for parade, with shows, games, independence from Great sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and Britain. Two days later, on July illuminations" throughout the 4, 1776, the final wording of the United States. However, the term Declaration of Independence "Independence Day" was not used was approved, and the until 1791. Interestingly, Thomas document was published. In Jefferson and John Adams, both 1775, people in New England signers of the Declaration of began fighting the British for Independence and presidents of their independence. On July the United States, died on July 4, 2, 1776, the Congress secretly 1826 - exactly 50 years after the voted for independence from adoption of the declaration. It is Great Britain. Two days later, also important to note that Native on July 4, 1776, the final Americans lived in the country wording of the Declaration of and each tribe had its own nation Independence was approved, and government prior to the and the document was European settlers. Independence published. The first public Day is a federal holiday. If July 4 reading of the Declaration of is a Saturday, it is observed on Independence was on July 8, Friday, July 3. If July 4 is a Sunday, 1776. Delegates began to sign it is observed on Monday, July 5.

Government offices and schools are closed. Some businesses may be closed as well. In some years, many employees use a proportion of their vacation days to create a long weekend. This can cause congestion in some places, particularly towards popular holiday destinations. There are many public events, parades, shows and fireworks displays.

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or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events, such as baseball games, three-legged races, swimming activities and tug-of-war games. Many people display the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Many communities arrange fireworks that are often accompanied by patriotic music. The most impressive fireworks are shown on television. Some employees use one or more of their vacation days to create a long weekend so that they can escape the heat at their favorite beach or vacation

spot. Independence Day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the positive aspects of the United States. Many politicians appear at public events to show their support for the history, heritage and people of their country. Above all, people in the United States express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the first generation of many of today's Americans. The Statue of Liberty is a national monument that is associated with Independence Day.

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Take a day off from social media today. The world has so many interesting things to offer. When was the last time you explored your local park? When was the last time you visited a friend? Connections with people on social media who are outside of your area are needed, but we've lost touch with the outside world.

We network with people all over the world throughout the day, but we have lost touch with the people right outside our front door.

Technology has caused us to grow apart from our community and has reduced our social skills.

We have a responsibility

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to create lives that balance technology with the world around us. Explore the world in person, not just through Google Maps. Go to a concert without taking pictures or video. Spend time with the people you love without looking at your phone. Create a life worthy of posting on social media when the timing is right.

Take time to literally stop and smell the roses. Connect with your surroundings. Take 24 hours away from your phone. You'll be amazed at how refreshed and recharged you'll feel.

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International ‘FL3TCH3R Exhibit’ at ETSU’s Reece Museum Issues Call for Entries Artists who speak through their work on the issues of the day are invited to enter the 2023 “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social & Politically Engaged Art” at East Tennessee State University.

This international juried exhibition will run from Oct. 2-Dec. 8 at the Reece Museum.

Now in its 11th year, this event represents the spirit of social and political movements of the U.S. and the world.

The 2023 juror is educator, artist and activist Adam DelMarcelle.

After the loss of his brother, Joey, to a fentanyl overdose, DelMarcelle used traditional means of revolutionary art action and resistance, including “poster-bombing” communities with screen-printed materials.

When police removed this work, he turned to large-scale building projections, casting 80-foottall images onto the sides of buildings in his hometown. In 2018, he projected one such image onto the headquarters of Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin®.

As an educator and artist, DelMarcelle travels widely, sharing his message of the power of art to disrupt, resist and document human existence. His

work is included in numerous major collections throughout the U.S. The assistant professor of graphic design at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, holds a BFA from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Art. This year’s “FL3TCH3R Exhibit” has no specific theme for entries except a general focus on socially and politically engaged art, although the display will highlight visual works depicting “protection of human rights,” according to co-directors Barb, Wayne and Carrie Dyer. The Dyers established the exhibit in memory of their son and brother, Fletcher H. Dyer, a senior ETSU Department of Art and Design student who was in a fatal motorcycle accident in 2009.

“As an artist and graphic designer, Fletcher’s passion for art was a vehicle that allowed him to mirror his passion and marry it to his concern for social and political issues through visual means,” says Fletcher’s mom, Barb Dyer, a children’s advocacy attorney.

“Fletcher was always curious and aware of current events. He experimented in innovative ways

to create works that investigate contemporary social issues.

The ‘FL3TCH3R Exhibit’ aspires to honor Fletcher’s legacy by providing a venue for artists to exhibit artworks that continue the dialogue.”

A portion of the entry fees fund the Fletcher Hancock Dyer BFA Graphic Design Scholarship, which is awarded annually to an ETSU Art and Design student.

The call for entries is open through Aug. 23, with an extended deadline of Aug. 31 for an additional fee. A nonrefundable fee of $40 is required for submission of up to three entries, with an additional fee of $10 per artwork/title over three.

Submissions will be accepted in the categories of audio/ sound, ceramics, digital, fiber, glass, graphic design, jewelry/ metals, mixed media (2D and 3D), painting, performance/ installation (via video), photography, printmaking, book arts, sculpture, video/film, medical/health care and other.

Artists should submit entries online or consult the prospectus at FL3TCH3Rexhibit.com/ downloads/prospectus.pdf.

More than $2,000 in awards will be presented during the exhibition reception and juror talk on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. at the Reece Museum.

Learn more about the “FL3TCH3R Exhibit” and see images of previous years’ winning entries at FL3TCH3Rexhibit.com/.

ETSU is home to a vibrant arts community, hosting dozens of concerts, exhibitions and performances throughout the year.

The Reece Museum is a unit of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services, which is housed in the ETSU Department of Appalachian Studies. Learn more about the Reece Museum and current exhibits at etsu.edu/cas/cass/reece/ or call (423) 439-4392.

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by Kathie Scalf

Here in the south, we take our brown water seriously. In Tennessee and Kentucky in particular, our histories are so intertwined with whiskey and bourbon, it’s what our states are known for around the world. But beyond knowing you like it and it tastes delicious (which to be fair are the most important things to note), many people don’t know a whole heck of a lot about the spirit.

Lucky for you, I’m a Stave & Thief Society Certified Executive Bourbon Steward, and I’m here to share a brief bourbon breakdown that will help you better understand the liquid passing your lips and warming your belly.

is that Bourbon must be made in Kentucky and that is not true.

Bourbon can - and must - be made anywhere in the US, it just happens to be most historically produced in that state, and is very delicious due to their limestone-rich water sources. Bourbon must meet these requirements to legally use that designation: it must be at least 51% corn, it must be distilled at less than 160 proof and entered into barrel at less than 125 proof, and must touch new, charred, American Oak barrels.

From there you can get into more and more narrow designations, but that is bourbon at its bare minimum.

every single barrel can taste different.

For that reason we have terminology like “small batch” and “single barrel.” If a bottle is labeled “small batch,” that means it’s a blend of multiple barrels and is likely to have a more consistent flavor. There is no legal definition for “small batch” and is thus determined by the size of the distillery. For example, Jim Beam’s version of a “small batch” blend is going to be far larger than a smaller distillery like Rabbit Hole.

The term “single barrel” means exactly what it says: that bottle was filled from a single barrel, and will contain numbers from the distillery.

Collectors love getting multiple bottles from various batches and barrels for their stash to compare flavors, but of course these single barrel bottles will vary and have less consistency in flavor than a blend.

Despite what loyal Kentuckians The most common question I get will tell you, there is absolutely asked in my line of work is : “What’s no difference between Bourbon the difference between whiskey and and Tennessee Whiskey, except bourbon?” And the simplest answer the location its produced and one is this: extra filtration. To be considered All bourbons are whiskeys, but not all a TN Whiskey and not Bourbon, There is no “right” way to drink the whiskey must meet all whiskeys are bourbons. bourbon, so don’t let some snob tell the aforementioned bourbon you that the way you consume it isn’t Allow me to break that down. requirements, and additionally correct. I personally believe the best Within the broad category of whiskey be produced only in the state of way to enjoy a spirit you spent your there are more specific classifications Tennessee and go through a sugar hard-earned money on is precisely maple charcoal filtration called that must meet certain criteria to the way you like it, whether that’s call themselves that designation and the “Lincoln County Process.” neat, on a rock, or mixed with soda.

Charcoal has long been considered not just “whiskey.” For a spirit to be I have a friend who mixes expensive an exceptional filter when distilling considered a ‘whiskey’, at its most tequila with Dr.Enuf and god bless basic level it is a distilled spirit from a spirits, so this extra step is believed to her, she loves it, so that’s exactly blend of fermented grains that is aged further purify the liquid. how she should drink it. I do think in a wooden vessel anywhere in the The beauty of whiskey is just how it’s beneficial to taste a product on world. Most commonly the grains are varied the flavors can be once you its own before you decide it needs to corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. understand what you’re looking be enhanced however. When tasting The location and direction a producer for. Obviously the amount of grains spirits it’s helpful to have a Glencairn takes during the fermentation used will affect the taste; for example glass for tasting, as the shape of this and aging process dictates what a wheated whiskey is going to be small glass will push the aroma from classification of whiskey it will be. soft and easy on the pallet, while a the broad bulb through the narrow Within the whiskey category there high rye will be bold and spicy. In passage into your nose and make are currently 17 sub-categories, but my opinion, a tell-tale signature of for better smelling. A few drops of for the sake of time and space within TN whiskey is the aroma of banana filtered water will also help lower this article I am only going to focus on on the nose, due to the high corn the proof to a level that is optimum Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey. content. But there’s an endless list for tasting and open up the flavors.

A very common misconception

of factors that determines the final Because most whiskeys are over 90 result achieved; Everything from the proof and can even reach 125 proof, quality of water used, to the char the alcohol content can overwhelm level on the oak and even the location the other flavors. Decreasing the of the barrel inside the rickhouse proof to somewhere around 80-90 will during aging, which means each and ensure you can enjoy and pinpoint

the various aromas and flavors.

Lightly swirl the liquid in the bulb, get your nose far into the glass and breathe in deeply, alternating from one nostril to the other. (Fun fact: throughout the day your nostrils will switch back and forth on which one can smell more strongly.) Then take a sip, allowing the whiskey to linger and coat all over your gums, tongue and cheeks, before finally swallowing, breathing out and processing the aftertaste. (Please do not shoot it.

Spirits are intended to be savored, not swallowed as quickly as possible.)

This is as far as I can go on a basic bourbon and whiskey introduction, but there’s so much more to learn!

I hope you all get out and explore; there are thousands of bottles on the shelves, and understanding what some of these terms mean can help you better discover your personal preferences or even something new you otherwise would have overlooked. Happy hunting!

XO - Kathie

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A Brief Bourbon Breakdown

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Yard Sale Raises Nearly $2,600 in Support Of The Dorm Refresh Campaign A Few Remaining Items Are Still Available For Purchase

during the event and their graduation years were Angelo Botta, 1975; Peggy Brewer, 1989; Terrific weather and attractive and useful items Bill Dunham, 1973; Carol Brightman Eggert, contributed to a highly successful Alumni Yard 1976; Tiffany Greer, 2015; David Misener, 1978; Dr. Jane Morse, 1977; Joan O’Dell, 1977; Jackie Sale that raised nearly $2,600 for Tusculum Rose, 1975; Monica Willingham, 1997 and 1999; University’s Dorm Refresh Campaign. and Kenneth Winterbauer, 1973.

The yard sale took place Saturday, July 22, They collaborated with Belle Kemp, director at Tusculum’s Welcome Center and brought of alumni and community engagement, a steady stream of customers from the who is leading the Dorm Refresh Campaign. community throughout the four hours the event was held. Many customers left with their In addition, Jolin Hawk, a 2005 and 2011 graduate, who now works in the Office of arms full or pulled a wagon with their haul.

Institutional Advancement, assisted with the “We are ecstatic with the turnout and the yard sale. support we received from the community Kemp said several alumni throughout the for this important initiative to support our country donated items for the sale. The students,” said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum’s farthest away was Wayne Eichele, a 1973 president. “Our alumni reinforced their love graduate, who lives in Ventura, California. The of their alma mater by driving this event and Office of Alumni Engagement will continue demonstrating their commitment to see to sell the remaining Invicta watches and today’s students have just as memorable of chinaware. To purchase any of these items, an experience at Tusculum as they did. The please contact Kemp at 423-636-0565 or collaborative spirit and can-do approach bkemp@tusculum.edu. taking place in this campaign are yielding impressive results.”

The university donated the remaining items to local churches and ministries.

Bob Kleinertz, president of the Alumni Executive Board and a 1976 graduate, brainstormed the idea for the yard sale and led the efforts to make it successful. AEB members who volunteered their time and support

“Raising nearly $2,600 at the yard sale was a fantastic outcome, and I am thankful to my fellow alumni and the community for making this event so meaningful,” Kleinertz said.

“Dorms are such an important element of the collegiate experience for residential students. Our alumni welcome the opportunity to enrich the lives of today’s Pioneers and provide an optimal space for them to study, have fun and build relationships that will last forever.”

giving. Donors can also mail a check, made payable to Tusculum University, to the Office of Institutional Advancement at P.O. Box 5040, Greeneville, TN, 37745. Please note that the check is for the Dorm Refresh Campaign.

Tusculum has a goal of raising $110,000 to Additional information about the campaign pay for items such as new furniture, flooring is available at https://site.tusculum. and ceiling fans as well as fresh paint and edu/dorm-refresh/. Further detail about enhanced lighting in the residence halls.

Tusculum’s residence halls is accessible at The university has received about $63,100 so far. site.tusculum.edu/housing-2/. To learn more about the university, please visit Anyone who is interested in donating to the campaign can visit www.tusculum.edu/ www.tusculum.edu.

Tusculum alumni Kenneth Winterbauer, right and David Misener, center, speak with a customer at the yard sale.

Tusculum University enriches personal lives!

• ACTIVE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING • CULTURAL ACTIVITIES • COMMUNITY EVENTS We equip students to be career-ready and value civic engagement. www.tusculum.edu admission@tusculum.edu

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For those unfamiliar with the comic book world, the character or The Flash first appeared in comics in 1939, so like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman he has been around for years. The Flash possesses super speed which includes the ability to run, think, and move extremely fast.

Flash can also violate various laws of physics, and his powers came about one night in a lab where he was hit by lightning and doused with chemicals which resulted in his superspeed. In his history there have been at least five different characters who have portrayed the character, but in the recently ended television incarnation and the big screen version, Barry Allen has been The Flash. He is one of DC Comics most popular characters and made his first big screen appearances in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and the later "Justice League" film, of which there are two versions. Actor Ezra Miller is Flash in the cinematic universe and returns to the role in the current film "The Flash". The film is set after the "Justice League" film and begins with Barry being contacted by Batman (Ben Affleck) to hurry to Gotham City to help with a crisis. When he arrives in Gotham, he is confronted with a collapsing hospital and despite a daunting challenge, is able to help save the day and help Batman.

While in Gotham another hero

Pop Life

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makes a surprise appearance which will delight fans. After dealing with the crisis in Gotham, Barry visits his childhood home where he relives his Mom's murder and his father's imprisonment for her murder, of which he is actually not responsible for. His memories accidently cause him to travel back in time of which he confesses to Bruce, who warns him time travel is dangerous and can cause potential chaos. Despite Bruce's warnings, Barry travels back in time to prevent the death of his mom, and when he attempts to travel back to the current day, he is knocked out of the Speed Force (an extradimensional energy source) and lands in an alternate 2013 where his mom Nora (Maribel Verdu) is still alive. He awkwardly greets his mom and dad Henry (Ron Livingston) and soon sees his younger self, and realizes he has arrived on the day he originally received his powers. The younger Barry in this dimension is still in college, and the older Barry has to take him to the laboratory where he must force him to be in the place where he will be hit by lightning in order to gain his superpowers. When the younger Barry gets his powers, the older Barry is accidentally hit by the same lightning bolt and loses his powers. When he is in the year 2013, the Earth is invaded by General Zod (Michael Shannon) of Krypton, and the older Barry realizes they need the help of Superman. Does Superman exist on this Earth? He doesn't but the duo find out his cousin Kara Zor-El (Sasha Calle) does, and with the help of the Batman of this world (the return of Michael Keaton!), they rescue the girl of steel and set out in an attempt to defeat the invading General Zod and his forces. The battle against Zod and his forces is intense, and all does not end as expected for our heroes. After all his messing around with the timeline, Barry eventually makes it back to 2023, but not after several tragedies.

Barry thinks all is well and back to normal until he meets up with

Bruce Wayne again.The film ends here, leaving us wanting more, so hopefully there will be a sequel. The film only has one post credits scene, and it's at the very end so don't leave early. I can't say enough about the performance of Miller, who excels at playing older and younger versions of himself, and the effects for this are amazing. At times Ezra’s performance is heartbreaking, and I'll admit to shedding a few tears at various points in the film. It was also worth the price of admission to see Michael Keaton once again portray Batman, the role he first played in 1989. Keaton comfortably steps into the role effortlessly as if he had never taken off the costume. This is also supposedly the last time we will

see Affleck as Batman, and he left us with some memorable scenes. The film has some surprising cameos, and during one of the time travel segments features characters from DC's past. Despite all the action, humor and tears, the heart of the film is a son's love for his mother, and how he needs to learn to let go of the past. I encourage you to place "The Flash" on your must see summer movie list, and see it on the largest screen possible. This film is pure fun in epic proportions. Now playing in theaters. (Rated PG-13)

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The Flash

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Under the influence of I don’t know what, I recently found myself filled with a desire to watch all the movies in the 1970s “Airport” franchise, the first of which kicked off the 1970s disaster movie craze, which led to other box offices hits such as “The Poseidon Adventure,” “The Towering Inferno,” and “Earthquake.” The first film in the series, “Airport” was released in 1970 and based upon a novel of the same name.

returns and unintentional camp.

Considering the proliferation of disaster moves during the decade, it’s easy to see why the genre was ripe for parody with the comedy classic “Airplane!” Hit theaters in 1980 and essentially put an end to the craze. But, to be fair, the last film in the “Airport” series, “The Concorde…Airport ’79,” does a pretty good job at closing the coffin shut and lowering itself in the ground. That movie is awful, hands down one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. The movie isn’t a comedy, but I found myself often laughing out loud at the film.

I suspect that the “adapted from a best-selling novel” approach is one reason it attracted a highcaliber, all-star cast featuring Dean Martin, Bert Lancaster, and Now when you want a “so bad George Kennedy, who appeared it’s good” film, the movie that in all four films in the series. Thus preceded “The Concorde,” a tentpole was born because “Airport ’77” is an absolute hoot Hollywood studios have always and a half and one I had a ball with. First off, the film stars a been chasing one another mustachioed Jack Lemmon, and whenever one of them has a massive hit at the box office. The for added points for yours truly, it has also Darren McGavin, the “Airport” films are interesting to actor best known for playing watch, as though the first film is the dad in “A Christmas Story” quite good, the rest of the films become an exercise in diminishing but also beloved by thousands of cult TV fans as paranormal investigator Karl Kolchak.

Batteries Not Included

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In “Airport ’77” Universal managed to do something rather astounding. They not only gave us an airplane disaster movie, but they also decided to rip off “The Poseidon Adventure” at the same time by not only having the airplane crash in the Bermuda Triangle (remember when that was a thing?), but also sinking to the bottom of the ocean. So now we have passengers in peril by both air and sea! It’s a buy one, get one sale in a motion picture!

All the “Airport” movies have at least one big “get” name to really up the star value of the movies, to add to the delicious insanity of

“Airport ’77” they managed to get James Stewart on board as the role of the owner of the airline that the crashed plane belongs to. I also love that instead of just coming up with new names for films in the series, they deiced to just stick the release year on the end.

This is a trend I’d like to see return. I’d be less confused with all these multi-verse, giant webs

of things going on in movies if they just called them something like “Captain America ’23.” Either way, it’s been a fun summer watching the best and the brightest of the 1970s panic while on airplane sets on a soundstage at Universal Studios. They’re not a bad way to kill some time, especially if you’re looking for some crazy fun with the over-thetopness of “Airport ’77.” See you next week.

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Airport ’77