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National Book Lovers Day August 9, 2023

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 94

04 Spotlight 06 Flo Rida to Headline ETSU Fall Music Festival 06 Beezwax 07 Tri-Cities Nightlife 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 11 Things To Do 13

Tri-Cities Faces and Places

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Biker Events

18 Bert Street Concert Series

Contributing Staff

Line-Up Announced

Andy Ross

22 WQUT Concert Schedule

Kathie Scalf Ken Silvers Wendy Hayden Ann Hartley

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PUBLISHER Hello Friends!

This week National Book Lovers Day is celebrated on the 9th. This is the day for all of us book worms to celebrate the wonderful world of storytelling when we dive into a book. I used to think that everyone reads a book the way I do until my family told me that is not the case.

When I read a book I can literally see the story in my head. I can imagine how every character looks and sounds. It is so much like watching a movie on television for me.

I always encourage children to try and do the same with they read.

I hope all the kids have adjusted to being back in school and they have a safe and wonderful year! Have a great week!

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A Bourbon Breakdown 20 Pop Life: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | The Flash 23 Batteries Not Included: A House Full of Three Wicks

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Bristol TN/Va Bristol, TN/VA WEDNESDAY Aug 9th Jace Smith 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Jace Smith 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ THURSDAY Aug 10th Little John Chrisley 5:00pm at Cascade Draft House Jason Lloyd 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ FRIDAY Aug 11th Hawkins French| Ben Sollee & Dave Eggar 6:30pm at Border Bash Downtown Center Savage Outlaws 7:00pm at Painter Creek Marina Corey Snowden 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Bill Dotson 8:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar Joey’s Van 10:30 at Bristol Casino Bar

SATURDAY Aug 12th From The Edge 7:00pm at Laurel Marina Coal Camp 7:00pm at Painter Creek Marina Stone Fire Band 8:00pm at The Mountain Bar and Grill Mac Arnold 8:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar The Great BIg Hug 8:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ AJ Smith 10:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar MONDAY Aug 14th Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Johnson City City, TN Johnson TUESDAY Aug 8th Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Aug 9th Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza THURSDAY Aug 10th Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza FRIDAY Aug 11th Donnie and the Dry Heavers 7:00pm at Yee-Haw Brewing

Adeem the Artist 8:00pm at the Down Home Below 7 | Dark Harvest 10:00pm at Capone’s SATURDAY Aug 12th Jigsaw Jane 7:00pm at Wild Wing Cafe Mick Kyte 8:00pm at the Johnson City Elk’s Lodge Sam Collie 8:00pm at Holy Taco North Lynyrd Skynyrd 50th Anniversary Tribute Show 10:00pm at Capone’s SUNDAY Aug 13th Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

Jonesborough Jonesborough, TN Friday Aug 11th Bill and the Belles 7:00pm at Music on the Square

Mountain, TN RoanRoan Mountain Friday Aug 11th Fiddling Leona 7:00pm at the Roan Mountain State Park Amphitheater Elizabethton, TN Elizabethton, TN SATURDAY Aug 12th Generation Gap 5:00pm at Cove Ridge Marina Sunday Aug 13th Mike Preslar 4:00pm at Cove Ridge Marina

Kingsport Kingsport, TN FRIDAY Aug 11th J.R. and The Big Guns 7:00pm at Lakeview Marina Julia Maggard 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company Shooter Band 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY Aug 12th Donnie and the Dry Heavers 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company The Color 7 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

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ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL YOUR VEHICLE? LOOK NO FURTHER!

We are now accepting vehicles to our auto auction from the public, it costs NOTHING to run the vehicle through our auction, you will only pay a fee if your vehicle is sold!

Come by and see us or message us on Facebook for more information!

Here is what you will need: 1: Clean title to vehicle in your name 2: Set a reserve price on your vehicle (what does it take to sell it) 3: Form of ID That’s it! Bring your vehicles by and we will get them checked in for the upcoming sales!

Buyer/Seller Fees: $1 to $999: $100 $1,000 to $2,499: $150 $2,500 to $4,999: $200 $5,000 to $9,999: $250 $10,000 to $19,999: $300 $20,000 and up: $400

NO SALE = NO CHARGE CALL TO RUN CARS IN AUCTION OR GET EXTRA INFORMATION

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ONLINE BIDDING IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Our Auction Begins at 6:30pm each Friday Night, Please Login and Click the Blue Button on the Dashboard Below That Says “Join Simulcast” Any Time After 6:20pm in Order To Join Our Live Stream And Bid Online.

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Online: Log in to Hammertimeaa.com or Hammertimeautoauction.com you may also download the App available for your IPhone and Android (AUCTION SIMPLIFIED). Simulcast will be available 10 minutes prior to auction time, please see blue button on dashboard.

In Person: Arrive at Hammer Time Auto Auction Friday before 6:00PM and see our front desk to get registered. Dealers will have a hard pass on a lanyard and will be able to skip the line unless any changes in your profile need to be made. Dealers or public joining us for the first time will need to get a pass at the front desk at time of check in. Payments can be made by the following methods - Cash, Credit Card, Cashiers Check, Venmo, or PayPal. we do not accept personal checks. Please have a copy of your photo ID available

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Flo Rida to Headline ETSU Fall Music Festival The annual SGA fall concert will include appearances from DOUBLECAMP and Graham Barham

valid ETSU ID and purchase up to three guest tickets for a discounted price of $10 each. Staff and faculty have the option to buy up to four tickets for $10 each with a valid ETSU ID. Student tickets are available for purchase starting Aug. 29, and faculty and staff tickets on Sept. 12.

Rapper and electronic pop songwriter Flo Rida, indiepop duo DOUBLECAMP and rising country singersongwriter Graham Barham will headline the Student Government Association Fall Music Festival at East Tennessee State University.

The public can purchase tickets online only starting Sept. 26 for $30 plus tax.

The music festival, embracing three different genres, is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City.

From ETSU graduate Kenny Chesney to star Jason Derulo, the university regularly brings elite talent to the region.

Flo Rida, this year’s headliner, has dominated the hiphop and pop charts for over a decade. The artist has

Additional concert information is available at etsu.edu/concerts

sold over 100 million records, including Diamond selling record “Low.” Since releasing their debut track “Feel Like Me” in 2019, DOUBLECAMP has set out to translate their positive lifestyle into soulful pop melodies and infectious choruses. Joe Neary and Jordan Burmeister comprise the duo.

Nashville-based musician Barham pulls inspiration from small Southern towns to create songs epic in emotional scope. His music showcases his singular brand of country: soulful, straight from the heart and steeped in lived-in detail.

Tickets to the event will be sold to ETSU students, faculty and staff in the Carrier Center on the second floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.

Students will be able to claim one free ticket with a

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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TRI-CITIES

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ACROSS 1. 451, once 5. Coffeehouse order 10. Air pollution 14. Celine of song 15. Plane, in Paris 16. Arrivederci 17. "Psycho" actress Miles 18. Classic TV game show of the 1970s 20. "No man ____ island.."

21. Circle section 22. Terre Haute's river 23. Hon 25. Four-poster 26. Start of "Mr. Ed"?

28. Builder's request 33. Certain flier 34. Prepare to be knighted 36. Put your foot down 37. Clothed in

39. Amy of "Julie & Julia" 41. Disaster org.

42. Clear up, as a windshield 44. Egyptian pictograph 46. Hydroelectric facility 47. Rhapsodizes 49. Bronte and Post 51. Her, in Hamburg 52. "___ at 'em!"

53. With superficial plausibility 57. Cath. fraternal organization 58. "Boy, that was close!"

61. Birthday often celebrated in college 63. Wander 64. Venus de Milo's lack 65. Walloped, old-style 66. Norse name 67. Methods 68. Brass instruments 69. Fume

Answers to last week’s puzzles can be found on page 09.

Down 1. 406, once 2. Conks out 3. Early 20th century Chicago-based sculptor 4. More asinine 5. Dance craze of the 90's 6. Flower seed bearer 7. Flyer, for short 8. Brick hauler 9. Pick up the phone 10. Nonunion worker 11. Actress Sorvino 12. Shade trees 13. "Gee!" 19. Seen enough 24. Set a price 25. Mild, as weather 26. Alphabet openers 27. Rock's Van ___ 28. Cutlet sources 29. Woof alternative 30. Eye, i.e.

31. Bar soap name 32. Dutch cheeses 35. Sidewalk trimmer 38. Cry from Homer Simpson 40. Orations 43. Court decision 45. Musing sound 48. Least effusive 50. Comedy style 52. Led Zeppelin's "Whole ___ Love" 53. Nibble, as on a bone 54. Italian bread?

55. "Waiter, there's a fly ____ soup!"

56. "I've Got a Secret" panelist Myerson 57. Door part 59. The Lemonheads lead singer Dando 60. Warp crosser 62. Cassowary cousin

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PETS

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Z oe My name is Zoe and I just had my 6th bday !!! I’m a shy girl looking for someone to cuddle with. I am good with other

cats and dogs but haven’t been around kids before.

Spayed, current on vaccines, microchipped. Bday 8-1-17.

There are 5 Stacks of Books hidden in this issue of The Loafer.

Can you find them all?

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

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Crossword

Cryptogram:

Dropquote:

"A part of this strangeness of dress is that it links the biological body to the social being, and public to private."

"Money may kindle, but it cannot by itself, and for very long, burn."

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ee Hi, I’m Jessee! I”m a 2 yr old Hound/ Terrier mix. I was a stray and was apparently found on Jessee street, so that became my name. I love car rides, toys and playing in the kiddie pool with my friends. I am an energetic and playful girl, get along well with cats,

other dogs and older children. I only say older children because I am a lot of energy and I could knock someone over, spayed, current on vaccinations and microchipped. I am looking for a family to play with me and give me all the love!!!

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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ARTspace Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Tickets on sale now for November 16-December 17 performances

PRESENTS

THE MOCKINGBIRD SINGS THE BRISTOL SESSIONS A MUSICAL BOOK BY DR. NANCY HAMBLEN ACUFF, TERRY HARKLEROAD, & SHARON CORT

Auditions

August 25 - 6:30 PM August 26 - 10:30 AM August 26 - 2:30 PM August 27 - 2:30 PM

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 7:30 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 7:30 PM THEATRE BRISTOL ARTSPACE 506 STATE STREET, BRISTOL TN THEATREBRISTOL.ORG/TICKETS

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

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 FRIDAY AUG 11TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Weekly YuGiOh Duel Night 6:00pm at CardFox SATURDAY AUG 12TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park

Open Mic Nite 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club FRIDAY AUG 11TH Jenny Zigrino 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY AUG 12TH State Street Farmers Market 8:00am at Downtown Center Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library Jenny Zigrino 8:00pm, 10:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

KINGSPORT

SATURDAY AUG 12TH Jonesborough Farmers Market 8:00am at Downtown Jonesborough Historic Jonesborough Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tours 2:30pm at Heritage Alliance Summer Social in the Cemetery 6:00pm at Heritage Alliance Crumley House Polynesian Beach Party 6:00pm at Cherokee Creek Farm

THURSDAY AUG 10TH ABINGDON, VA IBN Biz Lunch 11:30am WEDNESDAY AUG 9TH at Pratt's BBQ Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Johnson City Farmers Market Community Center SATURDAY AUG 12TH 8:00am at Founders Park FRIDAY AUG 11TH Blue Ridge Artisan Days- Crafting Farmers Market 8:00am at Kingsport Farmer's Market Movies for Adults 2:00pm Away the Summertime Blues Record Breakers Powerlifting at Washington County 9:00am at Freedom Hall and Bench Press Championship Public Library Local Artist Meetup 6:00pm at 8:00am at MeadowView Center SUNDAY AUG 13TH Create Appalachia Johnson City Miss Kingsport/JC 2023 9:00am Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Jonah: A Shadow Puppet Play at Renaissance Arts Center Community Center 7:30pm at Lazy Lady Baking Co. Nature: Wolf Howling SUNDAY AUG 6TH 10:00am at Bays Mountain ELIZABETHTON Hiking Date For Couples 7:00am Park & Planetarium WEDNESDAY AUG 9TH at Willow Springs Park IBN Biz Lunch 11:30am JONESBOROUGH BRISTOL at The Black Olive TUESDAYS FRIDAY AUG 11TH WEDNESDAY AUG 9TH Jonesborough Storytelling Guild State Street Farmer's Market “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm Carter County Car Club Cruise In 5:00pm on Elk Avenue at The Intl. Storytelling Center 2:00pm at Downtown Center 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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Biker Events sponsored by biker wear Useless Facts: 1.There is a metallic asteroid shaped like a dog bone named “Kleopatra.”

2. A “jiffy” is about one trillionth of a second.

3. The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

4. Dragonflies have six legs but can’t walk.

5. It’s possible to lead a cow upstairs… but not downstairs.

6. Pope John Paul II was an honorary Harlem Globetrotter.

7. Mulan has the highest kill-count of any Disney character.

8. 3.6 cans of Spam are consumed each second.

9. The average American looks at eight houses before buying one.

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Hello my fellow riders. Hoping you and your families are having a great summer. Please stay safe watch out for other riders and those who are in the cage.

popularity, but the teenage tragedy song really hit its peak in 1964 with the Shangri-La's legendary "Leader of the Pack." But not all songs about riding a motorcycle are so sad. Bikers and riders are a The motorcycle has long unique breed. We love the freedom, been synonymous with independence of the open road, disenfranchised youth. The and of course, we love their bikes. influential 1953 film The Wild Something about a motorcycle One, which starred Marlon captures the imagination and Brando as the young leader of inspires passion like nothing else. a California biker gang, helped Whether it’s the thundering sound permanently shape the look of the engine or the wind in your and attitude of the pop-culture hair, there’s nothing quite like riding motorcyclist. Given the film's a bike or listening to songs about success, it was only a matter motorcycles. If you’re a biker or of time before record labels rider, then you know the feeling took notice. In 1955, the classic that comes with biking songs. And songwriting duo Lieber and if you’re not, then you probably Stoller penned the Cheers' envy us. Steppenwolf’s classic biker "Black Denim Trousers and anthem “Born to Be Wild” is a must Motorcycle Boots," a song for anyone’s motorcycle playlist. inspired by biker culture. Despite If you’ve ever heard it blasting out being about a motorcyclist of the open windows of an old who crashes his bike into a Harley, then you understand why diesel truck, the song became this needs to be in your library. The a worldwide smash single, and song perfectly captures the spirit the "teenage tragedy song" of riding and freedom. The songs was born. Singles like Wayne about motorcycles are all about Cochran's "Last Kiss" and Jan the joys of riding and being on and Dean's "Dead Man's Curve" the open road. Willie Nelson “On maintained this sad pop genre's The Road Again” sings about the simple pleasures of life and how they can be found while traveling on your motorcycle. He sings that life without care is ‘just around the bend.’ Also, the song’s guitar solo is phenomenal, making it one of the best riding songs ever. Bruce Springsteen is the ultimate biker singer. His song is all about the power and freedom of the open road. The lyrics talk about the ‘wind in your hair and how ‘nothing can stop you now. It’s one of the perfect Beanz Biker Corner songs about motorcycles and riders who crave adventure and freedom.

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wind,’ he sings as his voice echoes across the open road. The song is all about how wonderful it feels to ride on a sunny day with nothing to stop you from reaching your destination. It gives you a feeling of freedom and independence that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Tom Cochrane ‘s ‘life is a highway’ and riders love to live their life on it. The artist sings about riding his motorcycle with the wind in his hair and how good it feels. It’s the perfect anthem for anyone who loves to be on the road and explore new horizons. This song is all about the freedom of the

open road. Tom Cochrane sings about how life is a highway and riders can ‘take it to the limit one more time.’ It’s a song for those who cherish moments while the strong wind blows through their hair as they speed off on their bikes. This is just a few of the songs that should always be on your play list when you are riding the open roads with your knees in the breeze.

Whether you’re a hardcore biker or just a casual rider, songs about bikers will get your heart racing. So put on your favorite helmet and hit the open road.

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What do you do when your values differ from that of the rest of your company?

A difference of opinion can be frustrating, but there are several solutions.

Have a talk with the rest of your staff. Expressing all viewpoints will bring ideas that may not have been thought of. Brainstorm ideas on how to come to a solution that will bring the best outcome.

Stepping away from the situation may help clear your mind and see things from another perspective, or at least calm a heated situation. Take at least a ten minute break from everyone involved and revisit the issue when you

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feel refreshed.

Research the issue to see if there may be any information you’re missing.

Incomplete information may change the way the issue is perceived.Bring each piece of researched information to the table to make the most informed decision.

Misaligned values aren’t necessarily a recipe for disaster. When approached with caution, they can turn a difference of opinion into an educational experience.

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Misaligned Values

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PRESENTS

Music by Richard Rodgers Book & lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Original choreography by Agnes de Mille Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs

September 22 7:30 pm 23 7:30 pm Directed by Kenn Naegele September September 24 2:30 pm September 29 7:30 pm September 30 7:30 pm October 1 2:30 pm Bert Street Concert Series Lineup Announced The band lineup for the 2023 Bert Street Concert Series will offer a mix of the area’s top talent in a comfortable, family friendly setting. The concerts will be held Fridays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park Community Center amphitheater, 510 Bert St., Johnson City.

The programming is free and open to all ages.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs to relax on the amphitheater’s tiered seating area. The location provides easy access to free parking at Memorial Park Community Center. Attendees who park at the community center should make their way to thae rear of the building near the pickleball courts. Parking is also available at the Municipal and Safety Building, 601 E. Main St.

Friday, Aug. 25 — Charlie Maples

“The Bert Street concerts are a fun and free way to spend an evening,” said Promotions and Events Coordinator Tayler Dixon. “Musicians enjoy performing in the amphitheater as it gives them an opportunity to engage with the crowd.

Attendees love it because they can dance along or sit back and relax.”

This year, the concert series includes a kid zone and the Tri-Cities Roadhouse food truck.

This year’s concert schedule is as follows: Friday, Aug. 4 — Luke Whittaker Friday, Aug. 11 — The Polo Shirts Friday, Sept. 1 — Florencia & the Feeling For more information call 423-283-5827.

423.894.4070 423.973.8634 Marques Puckett performs for the crowd during the 2022 Bert Street series.

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The idea for this article came to me as that brings me so much happiness. It I was paying my monthly expenses. might be a positive disruption, like Each pay period, I go ahead and pay up they could be someone to snuggle all my bills that fall within that cycle, with or turn me on to a new favorite that way I can budget what is leftover show, or teach me to cook something accordingly and know I’ve covered new. But it also could be a negative the must have’s before spending on disruption; they might snore all night, something frivolous. As I sat here leave water and toothpaste all over the watching my bank account dwindle, I bathroom sink, or eat all my groceries. strangely felt a sense of pride. While it That devalues my life, brings me more doesn’t feel great to hand out my hard- work and headache, so why would I earned money to property managers, bother? As I get to know someone I Verizon and Citi Bank month after must ask, if I already love my home month, it does feel good to know I this much why should I let you in if alone am able to handle my business. you’re not going to give me something I’ve built a lifestyle I enjoy and don’t I don’t already have? Are you going to have to rely on anyone else to expense be neat and respectful of my space or it, which comes with the luxury of not even clean? Down the road, can you having to tolerate anything that brings offer me a nicer or larger home than I aggravation to my life. Becoming can offer myself? Are you going to help self-sufficient has empowered me me sleep better at night or are you because now I know my worth and going to keep me awake with tossing treat my relationships like any other and turning or worse, with anxiety? If investment; is it going to add value to you’re not adding value to my home, what I currently have or is it going to you have to go because you’re driving drive my stock down? down the market average.

In my potential romantic relationships, I also have enough experience under I’ve created a mental list of questions my belt to know I’ve endured the most that I tick off as I get to know someone. painful moments of my life alone and It’s true what they say: with age I live an amazing, fulfilling and busy survived. I don’t need a shoulder to comes wisdom. life. For me to allow someone to cry on; sure it would be nice, but its disrupt that, they are going to have not necessary. So looking down the Regarding being wiser within to be able to offer an enhancement, road to things that I might face – aging relationships, I believe it to be a something better than what I’m parents, inflation, unexpected job combination of age, experience and self-respect. It might seem outlandish currently giving myself. If they can’t - loss, illness, an alien invasion - are or worse - they you going to alleviate stress during that a person who has remained these hardships, or are you going to romantically single for over 5 years and subtract from my current joy, why would I bother? add to them? Will you stand by me at has whittled her friend group down to my lowest point or are you going to less than a handful would be proud of For example, I love my home space. I dip out and save yourself? If you’re those numbers, but for me it’s a sign love the location, the neighborhood, not going to be of assistance when of growth and raising my standards. the city. Within my home, nothing the going gets tough, you’ve got to get In looking back over the years at brings me greater joy than keeping going. the things I tolerated and accepted it tidy and smelling good, furnished that ultimately stunted my personal with whites and pastels, and free from Even with friendships, I no longer have growth for the sake of companionship, clutter. I revel in the fact I get to watch the energy to invest into dead end a small circle of friends and being unlimited Golden Girls any time I want, situations that are holding me back. self-sufficient is far better than the I can eat cold pasta in front of the Sadly, people grow at different rates, alternative. fridge in my underwear with abandon, down different paths, and sometimes and I get 9 hours of uninterrupted those paths come to a fork and you sleep with my little dog like a starfish must go separate ways. If your goals in the middle of my all-white bed. If don’t align with mine, if our futures I become involved with someone, don’t look similar, if you’re not working they are going to disrupt this thing as hard or harder than me for big

by Kathie Scalf things, it is only going to hold me back.

I’ve had to learn the hard way that you can’t want health and happiness for someone more than they want it for themselves, so you have to release it, or it will consume your life too. You’re the sum total of the 5 people you spend the most time with; look around and if they aren’t living the life you want, why are you immersing yourself in it?

I suggest that every single woman I know curate the same list for herself, even write it down to remind yourself that YOU are an asset. YOU are your biggest and best investment. Stop devaluing yourself by tolerating things that subtract joy from your life just to have companionship. Build a life all on your own that makes you so happy, you don’t even notice if someone is there to enjoy it with you. It will make you very selective in who you grant access to and serve for higher quality partners and friends in the future.

XO - Kathie

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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

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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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They opened a Bath and Body Works near my house. It’s changed things for me. I’ve always enjoyed their candles, their three wicks can’t be beat when it comes to Halloween and Christmas. Ordering candles for those seasons has been a part of my seasonal tradition for a while now.

As I get older I don’t like going to the mall as much as I did when I was younger, I’m comfortably and happily aging into my “old man yells at cloud” stage of life.

at first. But when all 27 bathrooms in our home had the soaps changed out, she began to suspect something was up. The soap wasn’t that big a deal. Sheila was more surprised I had bought enough to fill up all of our bathrooms with new soaps.

It was the three-wick candles where things began to take a turn. There were always a few in that one hall closet where we keep our linens. You know the one. It has that top shelf that’s a sort of “catch-all” for other home things that you’re not quite sure where else to put them. We also However, this new store is not in a kept the extra tubes of Toothpaste mall, it’s in a shopping center. I can go and investigate candles in peace. there. That kind of spot. It’s where we’d store extra scented candles.

This has changed things for me. I We have always had a few on hand. don’t order online from them as They’re so pleasant and help set a much as I once did, and now I find wonderful mood when you’re having that I’m going to the store at least once or twice a month to get candles. company over.

It’s a snowball, really. It began with You see I signed up for the sales candles and now I’ve added hand emails. So now I know when the things I like the most are going to soaps into the mix. My non-existent be on sale. One day, Sheila went to wife, Sheila, typically just buys whatever dial is on sale and puts it in that hall closet to put away some toothpaste she had bought for future the bathrooms of our home. use, only to open the closet and find It began with some soaps being on it full of three-wick candles from sale. $4 for soap that smells like a Bath and Body Works. She was taken blue raspberry snow cone? Perfect for July! Slowly, I began to replace all the dial soaps in the house with various scents. Sheila didn’t notice

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slightly aback by this discovery.

“Oh, maybe Andy moved all the candles into one closet?” She later told me she thought to herself upon seeing this sight.

Undaunted by this, Sheila went into our kitchen and decided to put the extra toothpaste in our medicine cupboard. Sheila opened the cupboard door and was now very surprised to see it too was full of three-wick candles from Bath and Body Works. A sinking feeling washed over her, with trepidation and unease, Sheila walked over to another cabinet in the kitchen and opened it. It was full of candles.

She went to another door, where we usually keep baking supplies.

Candles. Sheila then began to frantically run to every closet and/ or storage cabinet in our home to find them all full of three-wick candles from Bath and Body Works. Shiela was now in a panic.

How much money had I spent on candles? Where was all our stuff?

Did I toss it all into a dumpster somewhere? Shelia also wasn’t sure where I was in the house when suddenly she was hit by the very

strong aroma of “Sweater Weather.”

Sheila followed her nose and it led her down to the basement. The lights were off down there, but she had no trouble finding her way down the stairs as the room was full of light coming from 30 three-wick “Sweater Weather” candles. I was sitting in the center of all this, on the floor, my eyes closed, saying over and over “I am the fall. I am the fall.” Sheila turned on the lights and asked what in the world was going on?

I revealed to her all of our cabinet possessions were out in the garage, I hadn’t tossed them. I also showed her how much money I had saved buying all these candles on sale.

It didn’t impress her, she made me return all the ones I hadn’t lit.

Sheila now goes with me each time I go by Bath and Body Works. I’m just glad to have regained enough trust from her that she no longer puts the shock collar on me before we go in the store. See you next week.

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