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utomobiles have a hard time finding safety on the streets of Macon. A couple of good friends of mine just got their windows smashed so thieves could walk away with some of their favorite things. This is something that happens often, something that happens all over town, and the stuff is rarely ever found. Since moving to Macon, my car has been broken into six times. Thankfully San Francisco taught me to never leave anything in my car. I also have had one car stolen which has never been found, and another friend of mine was actually run over at a gas station by someone stealing his car. I have many friends who’ve taken to just leaving their doors unlocked, and making sure their cars are empty so crooks can rifle through their things with ease, quite a concession to make in this day and age. Back in the day, my father and some other Bleckley County boys found

a quick solution to a similar problem. After one of their old Chevy’s have been broken into by a nee’r do well , dad and some of his buddies took an old heap and parked it on the side of the road in a bad neighborhood. They trapped a bobcat, and dumped it into the car, and sat in the woods watching until some unsuspecting car thief came along and hopped in, planning on taking a joy ride. Dad and his buddies got such a laugh that they kept the car in the neighborhood, and would periodically dump wild animals into it to scratch up all who dared enter. I imagine that walking around Bleckley County with scratches on your face marking you as a thief wasn’t a fun thing to do with my Dad around. I’ve wanted to do something similar with Rattlesnakes, but I haven’t summoned the courage. - Brad Evans

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Thriller practice for the 4th annual Macon Zombie Parade will be held every Thursday thru October at Tattnall Square Park, 6:30p! All ages are encouraged, free event. For more information please call the 11th Hour at 464-1840.

A Laser Spectacular at the Grand Opera House “The Spirit of Michael” 7pm. “Pink Floyd” 9:30pm.

FRIDAY, OCT 8: The laser spectacular “The Spirit of Michael,” an amazing multimedia experience that pays pays tribute to the King of Pop’s life and legacy with a stunning stage presentation. The show features one of the top Jackson impersonators straight from the Vegas stage. Paramount’s “LaserSpectacular,” the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd illuminates The Grand Opera House, Oct. 8 at 9:30 p.m. After 24 years of touring, “LaserSpectacular” has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd like never seen before. Through the use of jaw-dropping new technologies, a visual evolution unfolds as solid lines of light wash the room with color, animated neon figures are set in motion, a giant inflatable comes to life and laser beams bounce and glide through the open air. Ticket prices range from $24.50-$34.50 and can be purchased through Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470 or online at www.TheGrandMacon.com.

10/16: 33rd Annual Flea Market

or almost 20 years, Pat Powell has been pricing items and testing televisions in the electronics section of Historic Macon Foundation’s annual flea market. “When I was younger, I saw older men, men about my age now, working the electronics section, “ Powell said. “I wanted to come help so that I could be a part of it and see all of the interesting things that were brought in.” Powell is not alone in his long-time volunteer service to Historic Macon. Almost 20 other Maconites have worked on particular sections of the flea market for more than 20 years to support the historic and architectural preservation work of the organization. The group has almost become a club, they meet every Wednesday in the fall to sort, price and marvel over items donated to the organization, but they spend time socializing and reminiscing as well. “I am not sure how many years I have volunteered at Historic Macon’s Flea Market,” said Betty Sweet Ladson. “It’s been a long, long time, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.” For 33 years, Historic Macon has been turning some Maconites’ household junk into treasures and this year is no different. On Saturday, Oct. 16, Historic Macon will host its 33rd Annual Flea Market at 668 Shurling Dr. from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Flea Market boasts hundreds of items, including antiques, fine gifts, furniture, electronics, kitchenware, knick-knacks, holiday items, children’s toys and other inventory. “Our Flea Market has established itself as a Central Georgia tradition,” said Historic Macon Foundation President Jeff Logan. “All proceeds help support the mission of Historic Macon,” he continued. Historic Macon has rehabilitated 146 historic properties to date, increasing Macon's tax base by $9 million. The event is free and open to the public, but a Preview Party will be held on Friday, Oct. 15 from 6 until 9 p.m. Members of Historic Macon Foundation pay $25 to have the first chance to purchase items in the Flea Market, and refreshments are also provided.

10/14: Drivin’ N Cryin’ in Concert A Benefit at the Capitol Theatre Georgia Music Hall of Fame & The Hummingbird Present Drivin’ N Cryin’ & Very Special Musical Guests at the Cox Capitol Theatre Concert to Benefit MusiCares and The Mentors Project of Bibb County

The Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents Drivin’ N Cryin’ in concert at 8 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 14, 2010 at the Cox Capitol Theatre in Macon with very special guests Angie Aparo, Col. Bruce Hampton, the Abby Owens Band and more to be announced. Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door with proceeds benefitting MusiCares and The Mentors Project of Bibb County. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Drivin’ N Cryin’ initiated the concert idea recently after the band’s trailer, containing its gear and merchandise, was stolen from a Macon hotel following a gig at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom. “There was a lot of negative press directed towards Macon, which we thought was unfair because it could have happened anywhere.” said Kevn Kinney, leader of Drivin’ N Cryin’. “So many musicians reached out to us after the news hit and we thought, ‘let’s get

them together and go down to Macon to show how much we respect the city’s music history and its audiences and do something that benefits worthy charities at the same time.” That spirit of community has been embraced by the musicians, who all agreed to play for free, as well as many businesses donating their time and services for the event. MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. The Mentors Project of Bibb County is a non-profit agency that works with over 200 students in 13 public middle and high schools in Bibb County.

Vince Dooley to visit Macon State College

UGA legendary head football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley will visit Macon State College on Wednesday, Oct. 27, to sign books and artist prints (available for sale at the event) from 11 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 2 p.m. in the banquet hall of the Professional Sciences & Conference Center. A $12 per person luncheon, where Dooley will be the keynote speaker, will take place from noon until 1 p.m.; reservations required. Call (478) 471-2770 or visit maconstate.edu/continuinged

We Like The things making our world just a little bit better | by brad evans Though we are huge Kenny Powers fans, the second season of Eastbound and Down is having a hard time living up to the hype, in my opinion. Thank goodness Stevie showed up in Mexico. Boardwalk Empire, however, is becoming a new favorite. This is old news by now, but Drunk History has been a recent obsession of mine that I just can’t seem to quit. Recently Don Cheadle played Fredrick Douglass against Will Ferrell’s Abe Lincoln, narrated by a lady who’d had too much white wine. It’s a priceless time killer too good to ignore. I also just purchased my first flat screen. I’ve claimed that it made no difference to us if

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something was “high def” or fifty inches. Then our TV broke and we got a 50 inch HDTV and holy batshit that thing is awesome. We got a Samsung Display model at Best Buy that was the right price too. It’s too late, but if you missed the fire sale that was Aunt Zelda’s Furniture moving extravaganza, you really missed something. And we’ve been finding some good stuff at the Macon Rescue Mission recently as well. If you hurry you might actually find some vintage 11th Hour desks there, as we recently moved from our downtown digs. I’ve been reading the Ice Man, a biography about one of the most prolific Mob assas-

sins in history, Richard Kulkinski. They called him “The Polack” and he fed live men to rats and sometimes froze people to throw off the authorities. I don’t know why I’m reading this, but I can’t stop. I did also download some David Foster Wallace and now get the New York Times daily on my Kindle to keep the balance. That and the WHIGS are playing Macon this week. The WHIGS. This is one of those shows you don’t miss.

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Thur Oct 7 This day in history: (2003) Arnold

Looking for a hobby? Love to read? Want to make new friends? Possess intellectual conversation? The new macon co-ed book club is just what you are looking for. For more information please call 912227-4212.

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October 7 – 17: Georgia National Fair. Midway, agriculture & farm exhibits, live

Macon Arts Gallery October 1 – 30 – “Oil & Ink” Exhibit, Works by many comic book artists, ceramics by Michael Schmidt. . First Friday opening, Oct 1, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 486 First St.

entertainment, food, political forum, etc. Oct. 7: Preview Day, 3 – 10 p.m. Oct. 8 – 17: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Admission $6 - $8, kids 10 & under free with paid adult. Multi-day passes available. 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry.

The Whigs at The Capitol Theatre With special guests the Futurebirds! “This Athens, GA trio burnishes the South’s recent rep as a cauldron of literate rock acts.” - USA Today Tickets - $13.00 Advance/$15.00 Door. Concert starts at 9:30p.m.

Open gallery exhibits at Contemporary Arts Exchange. Resident and guest artist exhibits every First Friday, 7 - 10 p.m. MySpace.com/CAEMacon. 2nd Floor, 590 Mulberry St.

Thriller dance practice every Thursday thru October. 6:30-7:30pm at Tattnall Square Park. Look for the large, blow-up movie screen! All ages encouraged to learn the dance and participate in the 4th annual Macon Zombie Parade on Saturday, Oct. 30th. For more information, please call 464-1840.

Fri Oct 8 This day in history: (1871) flames spark in

the Chicago barn that kills 300 people, destroys over 17,000 buildings

Mercer Chamber Winds in concert. Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building. 7:30 p.m. Free. 478.301.5751. Mercer.edu/Music. 1400 Coleman Ave.

“Wax Work” Screening at the Rose Theater. Friday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. $5. 478.994.0443. BacklotPlayers.org. 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Oct 8-10.

Beatles/John Lennon Double Feature Hard Day’s Night & The U.S. VS John Lennon Doors at 6 P.M/Hard Day’s Night at 7P.M./The U.S. VS John Lennon at 9 P.M. Admission $5/With Student ID $3

Sat Oct 9 This day in history: (1967) Socialist revolu-

tionary and guerilla leader Che Guevara, age 39, is killed by the Bolivian army Join us in celebrating JOHN LENNON’S 70th birthday with Abbey Road LIVE! Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of the Beatles at clubs, theatres, festivals and private events. Abbey Road LIVE! is made up of four all-star musicians from the infamous Athens GA music scene. Join us at the historic Cox Capitol Theatre, Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, and 17.50 at the door. They are on sale by calling the Box Office at (478) 257-6391.

Hay House presents Hay Day 1860! Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the House. Exhibits, costumed interpreters, horse and carriage rides, activities for all ages. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 478.742.8155. HayHouse.org. 934 Georgia Ave.

Underworld Presents The F.E.A.R. Institute Haunted House 2010 Presented at 450 Third Street in downtown Macon. Weekends thru Oct, and Oct. 27-31. 8 p.m. - 12 midnight $13 / $11 students

Sun Oct 10 This day in history: (1935) Porgy and Bess,

the first great American opera, premieres on Broadway.

Macon Film Guild screening at the Douglass Theatre. 10 Year anniversary double feature. 2pm Mid-August Lunch, 4:30 Himalaya. Admission $5. MaconFilmGuild.org. 478.742.2000. 355 M. L. King, Jr. Blvd.

Country Comedy Tour at Grand Opera House. MG Gaskin, CasioKid & Matt

“Death Trap” at Macon Little Theatre. Thriller play. Wednesday – Saturday,

Macon Guitar Quartet in concert.

8 p.m. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. $10 - $18. 471.PLAY. 4220 Forsyth Rd. Thru October 24.

Terry Cantwell, Bobby Hall, Marshall Fordham, and Sam Green perform Bach, Mozart, Fauré and Boccherini. Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building. 7:30 p.m. Free. 478.301.5751.

Sat Oct 16 This day in history: (1793) Marie-Antoinette

Tues Oct 12 This day in history: (1492) Christopher

Columbus sights a Bahamian island, believing he has reached East Asia.

2nd Tuesday Rock 'n' Roll Picture Show - "The Secret to a Happy Ending" Doors at 6:30 p.m./Movie at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission ($3 with a classic rock band t-shirt) $1 Pizza Slices and Select Draft Beers all night.

Contemporary musical periods and composers that span time and place. Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building. 7:30 p.m. Free. 478.301.5751.

Peabody Award-winning series of live performance transmissions into movie theaters around the world-- begins its third season with the new production of DAS RHEINGOLD on Oct. 9, at the Historic Douglass Theatre. Each presentation is preceded by an opera chat usually at 12:15 p.m. with the live broadcast following at 1 p.m. sharp. Delightful features are the canape noshes and champagne sips during intermissions. Tickets are $24 and $20 for seniors and students. The Douglass Theatre is located at 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information, 742-2000.

Featuring paintings by multiple artists. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. 478.744.9557. 2330 Ingleside.

art project. Bring or buy picnic. 1 to 3 p.m. with Yacht Rock Schooner. Free. 478.301.2008. College St. at Magnolia St.

p.m. $3. 478.755.9539. 370 Cherry St.

The Met: Live in HD at the Douglass Theatre-- the Metropolitan Opera’s Emmy and

“Brush Strokes” Opening reception at Middle Georgia Art Association.

Mitchell. 7:30 p.m. $15. 478.301.5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 651 Mulberry St.

Katie Holland, bassoon, in concert at Mercer. Baroque, Romantic, and

Oct. 9th at the Tubman African American Museum, on the corner of MLK and Walnut. For crafters, artists, authors, yard sale vendors, boutique vendors and more. 7am-5pm. For vendor space, please call 743-8544. ($20 per space). Marketplace is a free event.

records his first big hit, "Mood Indigo".

Second Sunday Brunch at Washington Park. Outdoor concert, all-ages

Second Saturday for Kids at Georgia Children’s Museum. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 The Marketplace Tubman Bazaar on

Fri Oct 15 This day in history: (1930) Duke Ellington

Thur Oct 14 This day in history: (1947) U.S. Air Force

Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.

The Douglass Theatre presents its screening of National Theatre Live – A Disappearing Number. The performance will be broadcasted on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.Tickets are $20. The Douglass is the only venue in the state of Georgia presenting this international theatrical series. The Douglass Theatre is located at 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information, contact 742-2000.

follows former King Louis XVI of France to the guillotine.

The 33rd Annual Historic Macon Flea Market 8am - 3pm. The Members Only Preview Party will be the night before, October 15th from 6 PM - 9 PM. For only $25, you'll get refreshments and the first chance to purchase our inventory! You do not want to miss the Preview Party or the Flea Market this year. Location: 668 Shurling Drive. 8am - 3pm.

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival. East Wind Bluegrass Band, Cloggers, etc. $1 $5. 478.922.8265. MossyCreekFestival.com. 315 Lake Joy Rd., Perry.

Tues Oct 19 This day in history: (1982) John Z. DeLorean is arrested in $24 million cocaine deal.

“Oklahoma!” at the Grand Opera House. Broadway series, professional touring company. 7:30 p.m. $41 - $45. 478.301.5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 651 Mulberry St.

Art on the Avenue Fine Art Gallery presents "Celebrating Life" a group show featuring the new artwork by all of the gallery's artists including selected works by the students of Debbie Anderson. 2368 Ingleside Ave, 478-743-3720

“Harriet Tubman: A Moses to Her People” at the Tubman African American Museum. Also: Works by Michael Schoffield Thru January 2011. Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 4 p.m. $4 - $6. 478.743.8544. TubmanMuseum.com. 340 Walnut St.

Steve Penley exhibit at Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Macon native artist’s portraits of Macon-related artists. September 9 – July 11 Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. $3 - $8. 478.751.3334. 200 M.L. King, Jr. Blvd. Joycine's Art, Attitude & Accessory Gallery Costume jewelry, art and so much more! 333 Cotton Ave. For schedule and information contact Barbara at 478-743-3144. “Brush Strokes” exhibit at Middle Georgia Art Association. Featuring paintings by multiple artists. Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 3 p.m. 478.744.9557. 2330 Ingleside Ave. Thru Nov 12

family “Sky Over Macon”, Fridays at 8p.m. Mark Smith

Planetarium 4182 Forsyth Rd. Weekly, live star talk explore the constellations and far away celestial objectsvisible from Middle Georgia. Admission by donation. 477-3232. Live music for kids every First Saturday at Georgia Music Hall of Fame Every first Saturday from noon until 2 p.m., Included with museum admission, $3.50 ages 4-17. Featuring Pilar Wilder and Hayiya Dance Theatre. Through October 10 – The World of Giant Insects at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. “Buggy Saturdays.” Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. 478.477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

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Monday - Saturday, 10 - 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Last Friday of Each Month, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission - Adults $8, Students 12-17 $5

The Allman Brothers Band Museum / The Big House. Call for hours. 478.741.5551. TheBigHouseMuseum.org. 2321 Vineville Ave.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun. 1-888-GA-ROCKS. $8/$3.50.

Thurs Oct 21 This day in history: (1967) 100,000

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun. Admission $8, children 4-16 $3.50.

Spirits in October Tour of Riverside Cemetery. Twilight tours, actors bring stories

Tubman African American Museum Monday-Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission $5 for adults $3 for Children 4-17. 340 Walnut Street.

Demonstrators including radicals, liberals, black nationalists, hippies, professors, women's groups, and war veterans march on the Pentagon in protest of Vietnam War.

to life, reception at Mausoleum. Thursday – Saturday, 6 p.m. $10 - $20 thru Oct 30th. 478.742.5328. 1301 Riverside Dr.

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The Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Open TuesdaysSaturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 4. Tours are on the hour with the last tour at 3 p.m. $8 adults, $4 students. Children under 6 free.

Museum of Arts & Sciences. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. Free for students & Bibb Co. residents the last Friday. of each month, 5 – 8 p.m. 478.477.3232. 4182

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Left: Jared Wright of Roly Bots is one of the many performers that took the Hummingbird stage that evening; Ashley and Ricardo; Carol and Roger Riddle. Right: Adam shoots pool at Synergy. Below, folks playing team trivia at Synergy. Held every Tuesday at 7pm. Enjoy 50¢ PBR while you play!

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The Country Comedy Tour is a family friendly comedy show suitable for all age groups with Southern humor. The show features one hysterical performance by MG Gaskin and an additional performance by CasioKid, Matt Mitchell that will keep you laughing all night. The high-energy and interactive show draws the crowd, making them a part of the action. Their television credits include appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CMT, Fox, and MTV.

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The Fly South Festival returns to Macon and is set to take flight on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Amerson Water Works Park. With a new tailgatestyle format, the day-long festival will feature live music headlined by The Marshall Tucker Band and food and beverage vendors surrounding the Porter Pavilion on the Ocmulgee River. This year’s Fly South Festival is being presented by Friends of the Ocmulgee Trail. Last year, Bragg Jam Festival organizers launched the Fly South Festival to create a fall signature live music event. The gates to Amerson Water Works Park will open at 2 p.m. Tailgate set ups are encouraged and tents will be allowed around the periphery of the venue. Music will begin at 4 p.m. with the A – Z Band, followed by the Gourds and headliners The Marshall Tucker Band. Local vendors will sell BBQ, hamburgers, hotdogs, beer and other beverages. Coolers and picnics are permitted. Tickets to the Fly South Festival are $20 and available for presale on flysouthfest.com. Friends of the Ocmulgee Trail (FOOT) members are admitted free. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Visit the new website at flysouthfest.com to learn more. For media information, contact Daniel Windham 478.238.3096.

Coming to The Grand Opera House A Performing Arts Center of Mercer University

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, two Academy Awards, a Grammy and a special Tony Award, Oklahoma! is the classic American musical that launched the remarkable songwriting collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Set in turn of the century Oklahoma, against a backdrop of the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys, Oklahoma! is the cherished love story of Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl. Featuring such favorite numbers as “People Will Say We’re In Love”, “Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’ “, and “Surrey With A Fringe On Top”, this landmark musical is a true treasure that can be enjoyed over and over again!

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Troy Delee spends the daytime as a Safety Specialist for Metro Power, but at night, his love for the macabre comes out as CEO of Grave Intentions,otherwise known as Dr. Devour and his collection of antique do-dads includes an embalming table from the funeral home where John Dillinger was held. His hard work can be seen at the Downtown Haunted House benefitting the Cox Capitol Theatre at 450Third Street

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1) Antique Eye Exam Device 2) Antique Royal Typewriter 3) An Old Gallon Jug of Kaopectate just goes with the whole Dr. Devour Personality 4) A self portrait. “Engulfed in Flames.” He says he loves playing with the Adobe Photoshop program. 5) An old Medical Model showing the inner workings of the human body. 6) A random bust he bought at the Salvation Army for 25 cents. The Underground Haunted House is open weekends thru October and 2731, 8pm - midnight. $13/$11 students.

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The time you’ve devoted to this project has no doubt been a labor of love for you, and you’ve actually described this film as “a love letter to rock ‘n roll.” Oh, absolutely! That is part of the reason why the relationship between the Truckers and I actually works. They had been approached before about doing a film, which this is now going back a good six and half years ago, and I had to make my case to them quick. And although I’m a documentary filmmaker by profession, I’ve never done anything musically related in this way. The project also mirrors my falling in love with the Drive-By Truckers as a band because first you get overwhelmed by the noise, then you get overwhelmed by the energy, and then you start listening to the lyrics. There’re aspects of the film where I see it as my love letter to rock ‘n roll, and I was also conscious of wanting to go against type and against cliché at every moment. I think the film is not what only the people who see the Truckers in concert will expect, there are a lot of other layers as to who they are and why they’re important, and that is something that I can do. For me, it was peeling back the layers as to why they’re so relevant, and how impressed I am at how they’ve integrated the power and the passion of rock ‘n roll with how they’re people just like you and me; they’ve got kids, they’ve got hometowns, they’ve got struggles with making a living, and making their work mean something for them, and I wanted to break it down to that level.

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It was an emotional period which you caught on film, but it was also an extremely creative time, too. Was there ever a point during this tumultuous time when the band might have second guessed their choice to allow you to document them? Absolutely! The DBT’s songs tell so many stories. When you began this film, was there a story that you The low point certainly for us in terms of the making of the film was during the recording of had in mind, or did that idea take shape into A Blessing and a Curse. Which, ironically, a something completely different? much maligned album that despite the fact that No question it changed. My approach as a docuI was there during some of the recording of it, mentary film maker is that you want to learn as I know there was a lot of pain and confusion much about your subject as you can before you going on when they made it, and I know they begin filming, and hopefully creating a little bit don’t even think that it’s that good. of a connection with your subject before you Right as I’m at my peak of feeling it’s show up with a camera because cameras tend to been a year and half, and we’re finally getting change everything, so we definitely went some place, I guess I got too close. I don’t through a bit of a courtship before we began. know. We were asked to leave; very nicely, as I wanted the songs to help tell the story as those people are as kind and as hospitable and that just seemed like a natural thing with them. as civil as you can get. We were crushed. And whatever happened in front of the camera 10:00pm Again,after it wasThriller. a labor of$10 loveadmission as we had been happens. One of theof big things happened was Living thethat Night Couture bar; Attire: Cashpassing @ the up jobs,Haunt and being away from our famthe break Sochilites up with Jason (Isbell) and the dissoluGallery Sochilite Bloodyand The cocktail: Signature ilies, and being gone on holidays, doing all tion of hisSoChi and Shonna’s (Tucker) marriage which of these things as we believed in this project. was not intended. In a way it was part of the And all of a sudden, we felt like it was being story, but I did not want it to dominate. I tried at 10pm. Costume Contest Screening Macon Film Guild taken out from under us. really hard throughout the filming process and in Undead, Male & Female. the for Best “Let Presents I was feeling stuck as I had to remember the construction of the film In” honor everyone’s priOne Right accalimed Thriller Film! Critically where I started, and where I started was loving vacy, but to also allow them to speak for themthis band and wanting to see them grow and selves. So, that changed everything. When I prosper.by There was a lot of synergy between a entered into it, when I fell in love with them, Live music Tard, & Mag Roly-Bots the Bash Halloween lot of things that Patterson would say what there wasat this peak going on between the by Tonya! Painting Live Body Bird Theenergy they were going through, and what I felt like I three songwriters and Shonna having just joined, was going through in putting the film together. and over the course of the three years that I was DJ, liveSouthern Costume 31at that 8pm-Until. Octwere Saturday, When Patterson was prizes, talking about filming, that just fell apart. They an on byworked NuWay, Night Halloween Rockdogs Opera,provided and how “we six years point trying to reinvent themselves, both JasonZombie 9:30p. at Thriller of performance encore Library the at this damn thing, and if we give up now then and the Truckers, I think, and they view the film Ballroom all ages. bar, we’re just a cash bunch of fucking losers.” Of as a very dark period in the lives and in their $5 admission, course, I was going through this with the film career. thinking that maybe I should just give up now. Another primary goal was trying to get But, if I were to do that, then I’m just another inside them as writers. So, I really went for loser who had an idea about making a movie personal moments with each writer when they who couldn’t see it through. were just at home with a guitar, or in

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Macon Noise presents: Golden Bough, free show 9pm Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe

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Midnight in Macon 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive 40 Daze Billy’s Clubhouse

Homeless Hill Bottoms Up

Robert Lee Coleman The Hummingbird Jonathan Summers Mellow Mushroom

Bonobos Convergence Rivalry’s Sports Bar Gaylon Crader The Shamrock

John Stanley Band Wild Wing Cafe

SAT 10/16

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Crooked Hooker Billy’s Clubhouse

Open Mic Locos Bar & Grill

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Anybody who has seen Vaylor Trucks play with the Allman Brothers, or his previous band Yeti, knows that the Trucks musical gene didn’t skip him. However, Bonobos Convergence is the most fertile musical environment he has ever enjoyed, and his playing on this cd is remarkably fluid, imaginative and melodic. ... Berklee-trained keyboardist Pete Ornstein and drummer Frank Registrato, a veteran of UCF’s jazz program, contribute equally to this remarkably full-sounding trio. Bonobos [is] one of the most exciting new bands on the scene. Rock power, jazz improv and classical compositional structure all combine to make a glorious noise ...

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The Whigs @ Cox Capitol Theatre

With their stunning third album, IN THE DARK, the Whigs have gone widescreen. Bursting with energy, emotion, and unpredictable experimentation, the Athens, GAbased trio tear open the artistic envelope, bringing both nuance and eclectic strength to songs like “Hundred / Million” and the raucous first single, “Kill Me Carolyne.” IN THE DARK is both atmospheric and ambitious, without losing the pedal-to-themetal power that earned them universal praise as one of America’s finest young rock ‘n’ roll bands. They’ve been touring with the Black Keys and The Kings of Leon recently. If this show isn’t sold out then there really is no hope for Macon.

FRIDAY 10/8

The Heap @ The Hummingbird

The HEAP is an amalgam of several different styles of music, and its members name bands as diverse as Morphine, Soul Coughing, and Sly and the Family Stone as influences. On stage, its two bass players, a four piece horn section, a keyboardist, a percussionist, and a drummer all work their hardest to make you feel the groove.

One year anniversary bash @ Bottoms Up with EP3

Atlanta livetronica group, EP3, will be making its Macon debut at Bottoms Up. DSEL Promotions has put together an impressive lineup for the night. Bottoms Up will open its side bar for added crowd and band space. Athens band, Capsule Corp, will open for EP3, and DSEL resident DJ, DELFONIK, will be spinning in the side bar all night long. There will be a $5 cover for all guests and drink specials galore. Doors will open at 10pm and guests are sure to be partying into the wee hours of the night. This is an 18+ event.

Dallas Martin Band @ Wild Wing Cafe

Great White LionSnake @ Billy’s

Brian Smith @ Rivalry’s

Tokyo Spa @ The Hummingbird

Mississippi John Doude @ The Shamrock Doude is blues, rock, folk and

WEDNESDAY 10/13

Brian’s been around the Macon Scene for a long time. Playing with Wes Heath, Brian learned his chops and can play all the covers you love listening to. A fine picker and a great singer, and a hell of a good guy.

country all rolled into one, yet none of these would quite describe his unique style. From barn-burning country bluegrass to delta blues, MJD’s stripped down roots music takes you back to where American music began, capturing the soul of the blues, the heart of country, and the attitude of punk-rock along the way.

Dallas Martin Band @ Wild Wing

The Dallas Martin Band was formed at the beginning of 2010, by musicians from varied backgrounds. A punk drummer, an alternative bassist, a southern rock guitar player, and a lead singer who is a mixture of many styles bonded and formed this band over the common bond of a love for music. Dallas Martin was a well known acoustic player, having played all over Georgia and being consistently ranked as one of myspace's top nationally unsigned country acts.

SATURDAY 10/9

Great White Lion Snake @ Billy’s Clubhouse

Do you remember the glory days of rock n' roll? Sure, the 60's and 70's were cool, but COME ON! We all know that the "Decade of Decadence" was the 80's. If you miss those days, or even missed OUT on those days, then your dreams have come true with this Warner Robins based group! Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you Great White Lion Snake!

Tokyo Spa is a mix of seasoned musicians playing an eclectic mix of rock cover songs covering the 70s, 80s, 90s and NOW. Everything from Peter Gabriel to 311, Billy Idol to U2, Pink Floyd to The White Stripes!! A Great party band.

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It’s only fitting that “Take the Highway” is one of the Marshall Tucker Band’s most beloved tunes because founding member and lead vocalist Doug Gray has been doing just that for 30 years. The band was formed in 1972 in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the small town of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Gray and MTB have always delivered for

FRIDAY 10/15

40 Daze @ Billy’s Clubhouse

40 Daze music simply put is Straight up Rock. 40 Daze originates out of Macon,GA. and only six months from jumping on the Macon music scene in late 1999, 40 Daze was playing the biggest shows the area had to offer. 40 Daze has opened for Drivin N Cryin, Jackyl, and Brand New Immortals just to name a few and was a featured artist in On Off Campus Magazine.

SATURDAY 10/16

Jeremy Johnson @ Mellow Mushroom Jeremy Johnson is flying

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Sunday Brunch 11:30am - 3pm Dining Hours: Mon 11-3,Tues-Thur 11-9:30 Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9

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dining hotspots BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner BAR: Alcohol Served $: Entrees under $10 $$: $10-$20 $$$: Above $20

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20’s Pub Boasting freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and dinner specials in a well-lit tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $ 3076 Riverside Dr.

5 Guys Burgers & Fries The best burgers in Macon is what our readers say, serving dogs and peanuts too. LD • $ 120 Tom Hill Sr., 474.0445

Billy’s Clubhouse Come try Billy's new menu with our angus burgers, colossal sandwiches, great salads, appetizers and more. Lunch and dinner specials available as well as our late nite menu. "We upped our standards, Now up yours!" LD • $ • BAR 1580 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Mon-Sat 11a-2p, Sun 12:30p - 12a. BJs Billiards BJs is now serving up your favorite late night snacks. Nachos, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches and breakfast all day, every day. Smoking, open 2pm-2am. Now open Sundays til midnight! LD • BAR • $

Buffalos Cafe on Zebulon You know this place has great wings, but they also feature a large selection of salads and sandwiches, large screen tvs to watch all your favorite games and a popular trivia night for the whole family. LD • BAR • $ 5990 Zebulon Rd. CJ’s Bar & Grill You can’t really call this bar food. Is it fried, yes, but it’s fresh and so, so good! Sloppy nachos, great burgers and chicken wraps. LD • BAR • $ 2910 Riverside Drive, 757-3262

Locos Grill & Pub Casual, kid-friendly, family dining.We’re talking great food, sports on the big screens and a full bar. Fantastic weekly specials and live music on the weekends. Delivery and catering also available. LD BAR • $ 2440 Riverside Drive.

Nu-Way Weiners Open since 1916, this original store with its neon sign is one of America's oldest hot dog stands and they serve secret recipe chili sauce, famous hot dogs, hamburgers, and other sandwiches. BLD • $ 430 Cotton Avenue, 743.1368

Rivalry’s – The only place in town where you can order Atomic Buffalo Turds and wash them down with a giantsized bottle of Monty Python’s Holy Ale. 3986 Northside Dr., Macon 474-0606 LD BAR $

The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer.The Rookery offers some of the best comfort food in Macon. Burgers, Nachos, Sandwiches and daily lunch specials that can’t be beat. LD BAR $ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658

Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends. LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD

SOUTHERN / BBQ

Fresh-Air Bar-B-Que Award winning BBQ known for its tangy tomato and vinegar style pulled pork, ribs and baked beans. Don’t skip out on the Brunswick Stew neither. LD Open 7 days a week • $ 3076 Riverside Dr.

Satterfield’s Serving hickory smoked meats, seafood, vegetables, daily specials and salads. L • $ 120 New Street, 742.0352

Good to Go There is a slightly different menu available every day, offering the best in the Souths lunchtime favorite, “the Meat & Three”. Full catering services also available. LD $ 1019 Riverside Dr. 743.4663

Mexican Pizza with marinated chicken, black olives & jalepenos

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Where she works: Synergy Hometown: Macon, GA What she recommends: “Reason to Live. It's our own secret recipe and kind of our signature drink. It's strong and fruity but not too much of either.” Favorite restaurant other than where you work: “Tokyo Alley!The food is so good and the staff is super friendly. It has a great atmosphere and you can bring your own wine in.Their teriyaki steak with double noodle salad is incredible and they have cheese rolls that will rock your world.”

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Caliente’s Burrito Shop We’ve all had this style of big burrito by now, but Caliente’s does them the best. If you can handle it, get the MOAB… if not, there’s always the Thrilla From Tha Grilla, which is just right. LD • $ 6255 Zebulon Road El Sombrero Witha brand new outside dining patio, this is the place to get some fresh, authentic mexican cuisine in downtown Macon. LD • BAR • $ Located off Spring Street in the Baconsfield Shopping Center.

SEAFOOD

Jim Shaw’s Casual dining with Macon’s best seafood, tuna tidbits, scallops, wild Georgia shrimp. Seperate bar area with smoking. D • BAR $-$$ 3040 Vineville

Fish n’ Pig Spectacular views of Lake Tobesofkee. Patio or inside seating serving both barbecue and seafood. D • BAR $-$$ 6420 Mosely Dixon, 476.8837

PIZZA / ITALIAN

Luigi’s Bistro Casual Italian cuisine in a hip, swanky atmosphere. LD • BAR • $-$$ 401 Cherry Street, 743.4645 Ingleside Village Pizza IVP has the best pizza in town and the best beer selection. Keep it classy with the white pizza and a Stella Artois or, keep it real with a slice of the ultimate and a 24-oz. High Life. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside Avenue, & downtown across from Mercer Univ.

Mellow Mushroom In 1974, three college students in Atlanta opened the first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants. Each one locallyowned and operated, with their own distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, original sandwiches and a large drink menu. Family friendly! LD • BAR • $$$ Located just off Bass Road at 5425 Bowman Road, Macon.

LUNCH SPOTS

Adriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteriastyle lunch, serving the most authentic Italian in town, including sandwiches, soup, salads, pasta, pizza and daily specialties. Also, specialty coffees and beer and wine. Mon-Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6pm. L • BAR $ 359 Third Street

Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner now being served Fridays and Saturdays featuring seafood and steak specials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Full catering services on or off site. Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St., Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$

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Greek Corner Deli Serving delicious lamb gyros, monster greek salads, subs and specialty sandwiches 7 days a week. One of the few restaurants downtown open on Sundays and the only late night eatery on Saturdays 12:30am til 3am! LD • $ 587 Cherry Street, 254.3059.

The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving fresh fish, prime cut Black Angus and features it’s own humidor. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 Mulberry Street, 742.5999 The Shamrock Dargan and his crew cook up some of the best homemade meals in Macon, including his legendary Shepard’s Pie. Plus, he’ll surprise you from time to time with some interesting seafood selections. D • BAR $-$$ 342 Rose Avenue, Payne City 750.1555

The Tic Toc Room Contemporary setting with a sophisticated menu, great wine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 401Cherry Street, 743.4645

The Cox Capitol Theatre Well the revolving door in the Kitchen of the Capitol Theatre has finally stopped spinning, and the result is some darn good pizza, Hot Dogs, soft pretzels, and subs. Where else can you have a beer and watch a great movie?? D • $$$ 382 Second Street, 257-6391

BREAKFAST

Killian’s Coffeehouse Serving patries, coffees and smoothies for breakfast and lunch. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend. BL • $ 490 Cherry Street, 492-1771.

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The Macon Film Guilds October 10th Anniversary Double Feature MID-AUGUST LUNCH: 2:00pm

Gianni, a middle-aged man living in Rome, is saddled with looking after four old women during the Feast of the Assumption holiday in this award-winning Italian comedy.

WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION and Macon Film Festival PRESENTATION OF GEORGE JACKSON FOSTER AWARD: 3:30pm

The Macon Film Guild is the inaugural recipient of the George Jackson Foster Award. The newly created award recognizes exceptional achievement in promoting education and awareness of independent film and filmmakers by a local individual or organization.

HIMALAYA: 4:30pm

We will re-screen one of our earliest, dearest and most memorable films of our screening history. A stunningly photographed story of an aging chief's last stand, lessons for the new, and the education of a young chief-to-be in Nepal's Dolpo.

Butch McCrary (projectionist), Camp Bacon (president/founder), Yunsuk Chae, Blaine Whittle, Betsy Mills (treasurer/membership), Jeff Burson, Robert Fieldsteel (film selection chair), Bob Burnham (secretary/founder), Walter Elliott (media/founder) not pictured: Jack Sammons (vice-president/founder), Laney Sammons, Chris Strangeman, Fred and Sylvie Utick (members emeritus)

The Macon Film Guild Celebrates Ten Years

After 200 independent releases shown at the historic Douglass Theatre, the Guild deserves some much earned applause for opening the curtain to movies, and movie-making in Macon

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Q&A CAMP BACON

We love to have our audience give us a thumbs-up, a “WOW!” or just sniffle on their way through the lobby.

CAMP BACON, BY WALTER ELLIOTT

Camp Bacon was an early organizer of the Macon Film Guild, and was responsible for getting a sponsorship thru the Sarasota Film Society back in 2000 to help in acquiring critically acclaimed, independent films. Thanks to Bacon and the Guilds tireless efforts, their audience grew to upwards of 200 viewers a movie, and the Film Guild remains a vital cultural organization to Middle Georgia. Camp Bacon answers a few questions below about their film selection process, the organization and it’s importance to downtown Macon.

What prompted you to start the Macon Film Guild? The idea for a film guild started with the Douglass Theater (DT) management who were looking for calendar events. A couple attempts were organized, but seemed to founder by the third meeting. Maybe Bob Burnham (rep-

THE 11 BEST FILMS OF MACON FILM GUILD BY JACK SAMMONS Because Jack was around in the Guild as Film Selection Committee chair longer than anyone else, he was asked by the Board to select the best eleven films the Guild has screened over its ten year history. He says it It was a daunting and humbling task. But here, in no particular order, are his choices:

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nity for me to share these films in Macon. I knew there was already a small core of folks here who appreciated these films. I ran into them at the art theatres in Atlanta! All we had to do was “build it and they would come!”

resenting the DT) and I were the only people at the third meeting! I don’t know, but Bob asked if I’d start a guild. I said, “Yes, if I can do it by myself, and if it is still working after a year, I’ll convert it to a ‘democracy,’ assemble a cadre of working volunteers, assign jobs, and let it run itself.” Bob agreed, so it went along just like that.

How does the Guild find good films to consider screening? Originally, it was entirely Burns Court‘s selections. They were also willing to rent the films for us because the DT had no “credentials” with the distributors. Gradually the New Yorker reviews began to inform the selection, then the New York Times, and even the Oscar nominations for “Best Foreign Language Film.” As our volunteer core grew in size, sophistication, and stability, the selection process took on greater range and depth. Jack Sammons was our first official film vetter, narrowing the number of worthy candidates and then allowing the group to arrive at a consensus. Robert Fieldsteel has taken on that role and has built on Jack’s outstanding job.

Why did this seem important to you? Burns Court Cinema in downtown Sarasota (FL) was my favorite vacation refuge. The films there had so much substance, and were crafted to a higher dramatic standard than multiplex films. I had not realized there was film of this character. The films engrossed me thoroughly: their subtlety, reliance on actor nuance, a director’s artistic role and maturity required of the audience to understand less than obvious plots and narrative, were all new to me. When Bob offered the DT film guild, it became an opportu-

We’ve noticed that you lead a discussion after the 4:30 screening each second Sunday. How do you prepare yourself for these discussions? Read a range of reviews for the critics’ insights. Although I prefer the positive reviews because they are generally less self conscious, a few negative reviews are given a chance to argue for my sympathy. Beyond that there is an outline which starts with my observations on the “production values” as a warm up for the audience. Then we look at the plot development, director’s choices, contribution

HIMALAYA THE FAST RUNNER USHPIZIN TALK TO HER HAPPY GO LUCKY THE LIVES OF OTHERS THE SON’S ROOM KITCHEN STORIES THE RETURN MAN ON WIRE THE MAN WITHOUT A PAST

The films I have listed for you all had lives of their own and yet were inevitable or so I think. There are a few, and only a few, audience favorites that are not on either of my lists and I would want to argue with you about their being included: LA VIE EN ROSE, WATER, and THE LAST STATION, for example. And there is at least one film on the second list, the ones that almost made it for me, that our audiences did not like at all, but I did quite a lot: TRISTRAM SHANDY.

by particular actors, and the little things that most audiences might miss (either visual, sound, set, action). And then we wonder about why particular things were done. We examine, for example, why some particular scenes or lines were included, given that directors really should be budgeting their screen time. Brevity in telling a story has its place in film. What sort of things should the audience look for in a film? Keep in mind that a film is the creation of the director. Everything and everybody else involved are his “tools.” How effectively does the director employ those tools to make you feel or understand something? And then ask some simple questions: Which actors did an especially good job? How do the production values support the plot, mood, pace, etc.? Then there is the totality of the film. How effective is the total experience? What was the reaction at the end? Sometimes the audience applauds. Sometimes it sits silently through the credits not wanting to break the mood. We love to have our audience give us a thumbs-up, a “WOW!” or just sniffle on their way through the lobby. What’s next for the Guild? We would like to do more films on a regular schedule, but one film a month takes a lot from a volunteer crew who have full time jobs. We hope we make it look easy, but there’s a lot of to do between film selection and wrap-up. We are currently revising our quarterly film offering to see how best we can increase audience size. Often, I don’t have a good sense of a film until I’ve heard others discussing it and then joined in. There are films I have selected here that, were it not for the discussions led by our Director, Camp Bacon, wouldn’t be on the list because I didn’t know how to appreciate them on my own. So let me conclude then by thanking Camp, not just for these wonderful discussions, but also for his vision in giving birth to the Guild and his many talents in keeping it alive and well. Thanks Camp!

Macon is officially ready for Hollywood The Macon Film Guild paved the road, the Macon Film Festival expanded the spirit of independent film making and now the Macon Film Commissioners have helped to put Macon on Hollywood’s movie destination map.

Hollywood, we’re ready for our close-up.

“Macon looks like the back lot of Universal studios. It is timeless-looking at night when there’s no traffic, no cars. It’s beautiful. You can shoot anything there it’s classic.” - Chad Darnell, Writer/Actor/Filmmaker

MACON FILM COMMISSIONERS Elliott Dunwody - Location/Production Cindy Hill - Talent/Production Terrell Sandefur - Marketing/Publicity Stephanie Shadden - Location/Production Tabitha Walker - Location/Production

o, you’re going through your daily drudge--taking the kids to practice, running by Chichester’s, heading to work-when you see some artsy-fartsy dude directing a film crew like he’s Stephen Spielberg or James Cameron. You probably rolled your eyes and continued your day, but if you had watched just a minute longer, you would have found that while this “artsy-fartsy” dude may not have been Spielberg, he was directing a movie that many are anxiously anticipating, “Fast & Furious 5.” That’s right! Boring old Macon became the set for several scenes in the upcoming Fast & Furious movie and, even more surprising, this isn’t the first time that Macon has played host to Hollywood. Thanks to the Macon Film Commission, it won’t be the last. The Film Commission, a subsidiary of MaGa (Macon Film Festival), has been officially representing Macon for over a year. Comprised of five members with professional experience in the film industry, this commission acts as the liaison to filmmakers providing assistance in scouting locations, working with businesses and city officials, accessing professional production crews, and even assisting with casting calls. The 2010 movie, The Crazies, served as impetus for the creation of the Commission. “[Filmmakers] would call the city and there was no contact,” said Commissioner Elliott Dunwody. “As the film festival, we offered to help with location scouting.” Afterward, Mayor Reichert suggested that they commission four or five people with the required skill set with assisting future production teams. Since that time, this team of dedicated volunteers has made themselves available to producers and filmmakers from around the country, touting the benefits of filming in Middle Georgia. “The place [Macon] is like a movie set: historic homes, urban, and even a European feel,” Dunwody said. “Another good thing about Macon is that they’re not spoiled with the movie business,” explained fellow Commissioner Cindy Hill. “Filmmakers are amazed that the community is just so open-armed to them--even allowing them to use locations without charge.” Stephanie Shadden, Film Commission member, understands that it is not just the filmmakers who benefit from the relationship being formed between MaGa and Hollywood. “Macon stands to benefit financially,” she said. “Many times, these crews stay in Macon for months. They eat in local restaurants, stay in our hotels or rent homes, do their grocery shopping in town. It’s good for real estate, businesses, and our government.” Actor, writer and filmmaker, Chad Darnell, agrees that Macon is a perfect location. He will film his upcoming work, The Telling, here this fall. “Macon looks like the back lot of Universal studios. It is timelesslooking at night when there’s no traffic, no cars. It’s beautiful,“ Darnell said. “You can shoot anything there it’s timeless, classic.” According to Darnell, The Telling, is about a guy who murders five people in a

The Crazies, a major motion picture, was largely filmed in Middle Georgia last summer.

cemetery on a ghost hunting expedition and blames it on being possessed. An atheist attorney has to defend the murderer and begins to question his faith after things happen to him. “When I first wrote the script four years ago, I planned to film in Savannah. But that location has been a bit played out at this point,“ Darnell said. So he reworked the script to establish the Gothic, creepy world in Macon. Crediting Commission member, Tabitha Walker, for her help in scouting locations, Darnell said he found “every single kind of location needed from cemeteries, churches, office space and hospitals.” The sheriff and mayor were also a great help Darnell said. “They provided anything we needed from cars to uniforms. Public Information Officer Deputy Shaun Defoe would say, ‘Mary Kay give that boy whatever he wants.’” Friendliness and timelessness are but a few of the perks of filming outside of Hollywood. The financial incentives are just as tempting. “In Los Angeles, it’s hard to find investors willing to fund a film. But outside of Hollywood, there are people who have a lot of money to invest and haven’t grown tired of wanting to be in film,” Darnell said. Tax incentives and labor laws help filmmakers produce quality work with a low budget. Many states have recently jumped on the bandwagon, competing with each other to catch the eye (and the dollars) of the film industry.

With the creation of the Georgia Film Commission, in 1973, over $5 billion has been funneled into the state’s economy from the filming of more than 575 major motion pictures, TV series and movies, and independent films. And, according to the AJC, the tax incentives created with the passing of the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act of 2008, produced over $770 million in 2009 alone. With a willing government and supportive sponsors, the MaGa Film Festival and Film Commission has been instrumental in making

Macon a front runner in the quest to tap into this revenue generating goldmine and in adding yet another facet to the evolving downtown cultural scene. “Macon’s at a crossroads. There’s a lot of synergy with different organizations in the community and the changed leadership.“ Dunwody said. “The younger generation is pushing us…saying ‘change or we will do it without you.’” The Knight Foundation, one of MaGa‘s major sponsors, has helped other sponsors to recognize the potential in investing in the festival. The funding has allowed MaGa members to bring innovative activities from other film festivals to Macon. “We’ve come a long way—we’re excited to be another avenue for the Central Georgia community to come and experience the arts,” said Hill. Through free filmmaking workshops, competitions, and film showings, the festival offers everyone entertainment and even opportunities for growth. The 6th annual MaGa Film Festival will take place February 17-20, 2011. The call for film submissions, open since June, has garnered 115 entries from 12 different countries, including Ethiopia, which submitted for the first time. Over $14 thousand prize money is awarded by MaGa each year. The festival is proud to be labeled as one of the friendliest festivals around encouraging local filmmakers to network with visiting artists. “It doesn’t matter if you are a huge actor or small, everyone’s treated the same,” Hill said. “We really try to bring in people that we know are open to sitting down and hanging out to help independent filmmakers.” Education is an important part of the festival. With a student category, college and film schools students are also encouraged to submit their work and there is even a tie-in to the public schools when the festival offers a showcase of work created by Bibb County students. For more information about the Film Commission or MaGa, visit www.maconfilmfestival.com. - JENNY MURR

you’ve ever toured Universal Studios in Los Angeles you’ve seen the backlot – acres upon acres of exterior sets that include New York City streets, quaint small town squares, mansions, shacks, spaceships, lagoons, and one very “Psycho” house upon a hill. These re-created realities allow filmmakers to span geography and time periods without leaving the confines of LA county. This was important back in the day when cameras were the size and weight of several grown men, when trained crew members could only be found in New York and LA, and before the convenience of the redeye flight, internet and FedEx. Cut to today: digital cameras that can be held easily in one hand, film programs at most major universities, YouTube and online streaming allowing anyone to shoot, edit and broadcast almost anything. What’s true for real estate is doubly so for filmmaking: it’s all about location, location, location. And when it comes to location, Macon has a surprising lot to offer. Antebellum homes and raw industrial areas, an untouched 1930’s style baseball stadium, an Italianate mansion and indian mounds at Ocmulgee, a rambling river and railroad tracks, fields and forests, brick streets and beautiful parks, idyllic college campuses and Cherry Blossom trees. Macon’s location outside the fray of metro Atlanta and with the airport a short drive or flight away is another big plus. The other key ingredient that makes Macon attractive to filmmakers is the vibrant creative industry that is already here. Professional film producers (Elliott Dunwody, Stephanie Shadden, Tabitha Walker and others) already shoot and edit projects in their Macon studio spaces every day. The theatre community offers up a nationally-renowned fight and stunt choreographer (Scot Mann), an extraordinary professional costume designer (Shelley Kuhen), and dozens of actors seasoned by years of stage work. Professional musicians can perform oncamera and for the film score. All of these assets are great but largely untapped – yet. Enter: the Macon Film Festival and the Macon Film Commission. Earlier this year more than 60 filmmakers traveled to Macon to see their work screened in one of two historic theatre venues AND they took a good look at our city. Now the Macon Film Commission is working with the Festival to actively market our city as a great place to make movies. Working with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Film, Music & Digital Entertainment division, Film Commissioners are busy gathering pictures of Macon’s most interesting locales to post to the state’s locations database. If you have a suggested location to include drop a line to info@maconfilmfestival.com. “Wise Blood”, “Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings”, “The Jackal & the Rose”, and more recently, “The Crazies” and “Stuck!” have begun to put Macon on the movie-making map. Small, independent productions like these are great sources of revenue for the city and county as filmmakers come to town, rent homes and hotel rooms, offices and studio space, and hire locals to work on the crew and as extras. We haven’t found our “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” – that film that really shows the best of Macon and makes this a destination for movie-loving tourists but that will come. With our versatile locations and creative resources, not to mention some of the wild personalities who have lived, died and murdered here – it’s simply a matter of when we’re “discovered” – not if. - BY J. CINDY HILL

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Send In The Clowns:

Roy Barnes, Tyrone Brooks and Malachi York

BY BILL KNOWLES

he Republican Governors’ race of 2010 has been a wild and crazy ride for me. I have chosen not to write about it up until this point as to begin with I was very heavily involved with one campaign. That candidate lost in the primary and now the runoff is history and I am supporting former Congressman Nathan Deal. Although I have worked for and with other candidates, each candidate has different ideas, platforms and personalities, but they all have one thing in common: In my opinion, they are all better for the people of Georgia than former Governor Roy Barnes. I do not say that half-heartedly or with reservation for a host of different reasons, but the one I have the greatest concern about I’ll be sharing with you in this column. Is it the Georgia flag that he ramrodded down the throats of Georgians? No. Is it the fact that Georgia was 50th in the nation in education during the Barnes Administration? No. The reason that I cannot even think about another four years of Roy Barnes in the Governor’s Mansion on West Paces Ferry has to do with one person that most Middle Georgians will remember very well: Malachi York, convicted child molester. For those of you who don’t remember Dwight ‘Malachi’ York, I’ll give you a quick recap of his colorful life. (Much of this is taken from the book “Ungodly” by Bill Osinski, a former writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.) York moved to Eatonton in the early 1990’s and built the Nuwabian compound called Tama-Re flush with Egyptian-styled pyramids and armed security. Before leaving his home in New York, York had been a singer with the group Passion, a member of the Black Panthers, plead guilty to raping a 13-year old girl, spent three years in prison for assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and resisting arrest, and had been convicted of getting a passport with a forged birth certificate. In 1997, York tried to add a nightclub called “Club Ramses” to his existing “empire” when, it was discovered that several building codes had been violated and that no one had obtained a building permit. The Nuwaubians were less than hospitable to the county’s building inspector Dean Adams to say the least. Adams in turn felt it necessary to ask Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills to join him in trying to enforce the code and talk to the builders of the Nuwaubian nightclub. Sills was met with the same hospitality. Eventually, the nightclub would open and Sills would end up shutting it down for the various code violations and an inspection by a fire marshal that deemed it a fire-trap. Let’s fast forward to 1999 when a hearing was set to enforce all of the codes and regulations that York either ignored or did not comply with in building Tama-Re. What would happen in the months and days preceding the court hearing were strange to say the least, especially since each weird event involved former Governor Roy Barnes. In March of 1999 Sheriff Sills forwarded a letter to then Governor Barnes telling him the

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problems that he was having with York and the Nuwaubians and warned him about information he had collected about York while in New York prior to his move to Eatonton and wrote to the former Governor that “information we have obtained in the last several months is even worse.” Sills went on to report to Barnes that he believed that the Nuwaubians were trying “to racially divide the citizenry of this county.” He then went on to request a personal meeting with the Governor which fell upon deaf ears mainly due to the fact that Barnes was relying on State Representative Tyrone Brooks of Atlanta for his information regarding York and the Nuwabians. In a 2007 interview Barnes’ chief of staff Bobby Kahn stated that Barnes was “taking his cues” about York from Brooks; and for good reason, as far as Barnes was concerned: Barnes won the African-American vote by a landslide when he was elected in 1998 and Brooks was one of his biggest supporters. Further, Brooks is and was extremely influential as he is the President of the Georgia Association of Black Officials as well as being a very active member of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus. I forgot to mention that Brooks was a very frequent visitor to Tama-Re as well as several GBI agents who used the facilities to fish. Sills would feel it unwise to relay any information to the GBI as he felt there would be leaks back to Brooks for this reason. I asked the former U. S. Attorney Max Wood who prosecuted York if he felt that Sills was justified in not involving the GBI. Wood wrote that “Sheriff Sills probably had the right hunch to keep the GBI out of the loop on this one. He apparently feared that Barnes would interject himself into an investigation at the behast of Brooks. We will never know what might have happened.” (Brooks would later write in an article in the June 22, 2002 issue of The Macon Telegraph, that Sills conduct as a law enforcement agent was “insulting and disgraceful” yet told how much of a pleasure it was to work with the Nuwaubians as they lived in “peace and harmony—no cussing, no fussing, no drugs, no alcohol, no tobacco products”. In the same article he would again slam Sills and presumably Max Wood when he writes that he is “tired of unscrupulous white politicians riding the wave of victory on the backs of minorities.” (He could have been talking about his buddy Roy Barnes. Instead of the cooperation from Governor Barnes that Sheriff Sills looked for, Sills was asked, “My God, Howard! Are you going to kill people over building permits?” It was clear to Sills that Barnes put politics over anything else. Apparently Barnes took the word of Brooks in lieu of the local Sheriff who had been investigating the situation. A court date was set for June 29, 1999 to decide the code violations and ordinances broken or ignored by the Nuwaubians and Malachi York. A few weeks prior to that, a group of “Georgia Rangers” showed up in Eatonton to help keep order if necessary. Their leader, “Major” Ed Coughenour, himself on parole from North Carolina for embezzlement, had a letter with him given to him by Representative

Governor Barnes in 2002 with a group of Nuwaubian clowns passing themselves off as Shriners. Photo Courtesy of Indigo Publishing.

Brooks that stated, “Indeed we are very concerned that county officials in Putnam are trying to force the Nuwaubians into a violent confrontation. Whatever your agency can do to convince the county to just let these people live in peace will certainly be in the best interest of Ga.” And it was signed by the Representative himself. Later, Coughenhour and Brooks would have a face-to-face meeting in which Brooks told him that “a white cracker sheriff (is) messing with the Nuwaubians”, and then made it “very clear that the governor’s office was behind them,” meaning Coughenour’s Rangers. He then told Coughenour, “You don’t have to worry; the governor’s office is involved.” Cougenhour would later state that he had no reservations about taking the assignment, as “we were under the assumption that we were protected by the Governor of the State of Georgia.” During the same meeting, Coughenhour reported that Bobby Kahn entered Brooks’ office and gave Coughenhour four tickets valued at $250 apiece to an upcoming Barnes fundraiser, saying “If you can handle this, we’d really appreciate it,” now meaning the situation in Eatonton. Kahn later denied that this happened, however the tickets were found in Coughenhour’s possession when he was later arrested. Kahn did later confirm that he gave a copy of the Brooks letter to Barnes along with one of Coughenhour’s business cards during a briefing with Governor Barnes about the Putnam County situation. On the day prior to the hearing, June 28, 1999, Barnes took a more proactive stance in protection of York and the Nuwaubians. I spoke with Eatonton attorney Frank Ford who was the attorney representing Putnam County in the case. He told me that at about 4:00 PM on the 28th he received a call from Barnes. I asked him if he felt that Barnes was trying to intimidate him at all and he said that the whole conversation was an attempt to get Ford to cancel the hearing and in Ford’s words, “Barnes used strong arm tactics” to do so. Ford said

Barnes told him, ‘You need to call it off!’” Ford refused to cooperate with the former Governor and would later say, “Can you imagine, the Governor of the State of Georgia calling a lawyer in one of the 159 counties in the state on a zoning matter?” I can’t imagine it either Mr. Ford. Barnes would also call Sheriff Sills on that day according to Mr. Ford. Sheriff Sills was unavailable for comment as he is working on a case right now, but has agreed to answer my questions about this which I will relay to you in my next column; however here is a portion of a letter written by Sheriff Sills to Milton Nix who was the director of the GBI just before the hearing on June 29th that will sum up the feelings that the Sheriff has towards our former Governor and his treatment of the case. Sills wrote, “I have the distinct impression that there is at least some reluctance on the part of the executive branch of the state government and its law enforcement personnel in providing assistance here in Putnam County.” He went on to tell Nix how “appalled” he was that there were leaks coming from the Governor’s office regarding a meeting about the situation in Eatonton that Sills had on June 24th in the Governor’s office. In a few weeks, Georgians will have the opportunity to re-hire Roy Barnes as our Governor. I urge you all to read this column and decide for yourself if he deserves another chance to be our Governor. As I have said, I will continue this column next time with my interview with Sheriff Howard Sills and other facts involving former Governor Barnes and this case. Keep something in mind, thenAttorney General John Ashcroft gave Sheriff Sills a citation for his management of the Nuwaubian case and Max Wood wrote to me that, “there are very few Sheriffs in the country who could have handled a situation like this. Howard Sills deserves every accolade he has received in this matter.” Georgians fired Roy Barnes. - PART TWO NEXT ISSUE...

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t wasn’t exactly a medical crisis, but I was in a panic nonetheless. My daughter, away at summer camp, couldn’t find her emergency inhaler. This was not her fault. I, her scatter-brained mother, had somehow packed two empty inhaler boxes in her suitcase, but no actual inhaler. The 4-H staff was sympathetic and helpful. They were also six hours away, in North Carolina, where my daughter was happily skipping through clouds of foreign pollen, inhaling billions of possible anaphylactic shock triggers. As we pondered ways of solving this dilemma, one of the staff came up with a great idea. “Can you get her doctor to call in a prescription to a pharmacy here?” she suggested. “Then one of us could pick it up for you.” A rush of gratitude replaced the panic. Yes, this seemed an imminently sensible idea. Two quick phone calls, and one medical crisis averted, all without my having to drive to North Carolina, fingers crossed, praying with every mile that I got there before my child wheezed herself into the ER. The first call went well. My doctor zipped a prescription to the pharmacy, a national chain store, and I called them to let them know the situation. The clerk was apologetic. “I’m sorry, ma’am, we don’t take payments over the phone. I mean, we have the capability, but it’s against store policy.” She asked if I’d

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like to talk to the store manager. She said it with relief, and I was relieved too. We were passing the problem upward, to someone with the authority to make it go away. Alas, this wasn‘t the case. “We don’t take payments over the phone,” said the manager. “But you can.” “We can. But we don’t.” I hadn’t been expecting the bureaucratic stonewall. You don’t play with asthma. It kills people, big strong quarterbacklooking people, because no matter how otherwise healthy you are, with asthma, you are one unsuccessful inhale away from being a corpse. I explained the situation again, very calmly and reasonably. The manager got flustered, but held firm. I took a deep breath, one that quelled the panic instantly. Because I suddenly knew what I was dealing with. The System. “My child is in a dangerous predicament,” I said. “The medicine she needs is on your counter. Can you think of any way that we can get that medicine to her before something awful happens?” I used the pronoun “we” tactically — if this distant anonymous manager could decide that this was a shared problem, then perhaps we’d be able to put our heads together and solve said problem. “I’m sorry,” she said. “I cannot help you.” I hung up. And then I pulled up the corporate website for this store and called their customer service desk. Within five

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only for the wealthy, the lucky and the gainfully employed. And until we have a system that engages everyone’s voice — top to bottom and bottom to top and side to side — we’ll have the stonewalled, the disempowered, and the illogical. My fellow Americans, we can do better. And if we want to call ourselves great, we have to.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are practical, peace loving, stubborn, and deliberate. Taurus has a natural interest in money, and you like the finer things in life. Money starts to flow in a little easier towards the end of this week and you can start making some good plans for yourself and your partner. You should be adding to your secret savings account by mid week. You are going to need this money later because by Christmas there is an engagement or marriage in the stars for Taurus folks. This month is much better for you than last month. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini is versatile, fickle, intelligent, creative, quick, neat, and curious. On Monday you still have time to ask for a raise in pay. You have certainly been working hard enough for it and deserve the compensation. A wee bit of unexpected luck is coming your way on Thursday so put yourself in a position to get it. Money will be tightening up next week so plan accordingly. You seem to be spending your time now on personal errands and several things you like to do. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancer is sentimental, sensitive, and needs to have a sense of security. Cancer is intensely romantic and has a vivid imagination. Your finances will continue to be satisfying for about another month or so. There is plenty of time to add to your savings account. Keep in mind there may be an engagement or marriage for you around Christmas. Saving some of that money could become very important to you later. Other people are demanding your time and energies. Ideas start flowing easier now. LEO (July 23-August 22): Leo is colorful, self assured, outgoing, impulsive and expansive. For the first couple of days this week you have aspects that are greatly favoring. This is an excellent time for you to go for whatever you want in life. It is a good time to ask for a pay raise, apply for a loan, submit papers, purchase new transportation or make travel plans. All things are possible right now but you will have to put forth some energy and effort - few things will actually fall into your lap. VIRGO (August 23-Sept 22): Virgo is intellectual, critical, fussy, and shy and needs constant reassurance.Those money making ideas that have been running around in your head lately can be implemented starting this week. You may submit this idea as a beginning and then improve your methods next month to be more effective and practical.

SCORPIO (October 23-Nov 21): You are very intense, strong willed, determined and secretive. You can be willful and sarcastic, but a deep thinker with a fine mind. In about another week it will be time to talk over your views and plans for a new home. It does no good talking about it now because this is the time for careful research and investigation. You need to stick more to your budget because as usual money is sliding through your fingers toward no good purpose. Finances will be improving now and will be excellent for the next four weeks or so. SAGITARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sagittarius is warm and friendly. You like to talk a great deal making it difficult for others to get a word in edgewise. Seeing that it has been a very busy and nerve wracking month, you should be happy to know it only lasts for another two weeks. Money starts to tighten up but only for a month. Be prepared and cut down on some of your expenses. A wee bit of unexpected luck could come your way on Thursday. Maybe you should buy one or two scratch lottery tickets. Spend wisely. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Capricorn is very often politically minded. Capricorn is also patient, reserved, cautious, faithful and shrewd. By mid week you should be in an aspect which is more favorable for you. Money will flow into your hands more easily and ideas will be easier to implement during this period. People will be more receptive to your ideas and plans. It will be a good time to make proposals and/or sign papers. If you ask someone for a date he/she will be more likely to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;?. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Aquarius has a strong will, and is inventive, and will always enjoy doing the unexpected, but you can be self centered. Your plans for mid week may have to be changed suddenly. These plans will not work out for you. People you meet now may be unreliable and tend to use you for their own selfish reasons. You will have to be careful, so look at them with your intelligence, not just your feelings. Your actions at this time are well directed and this is a good time to tackle any problems you may have. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You are emotional, easy going, artistic and sociable, Pisces will see only the good in others, but you can often be self-centered. Concentrate on one thing at a time which is hard for you. Finish what you want to do rather than trying to juggle everything at once. After Tuesday you can make a plan more easily and that should smooth things out. This next month is much better for you. Keep your eyes open as a bit of luck may come your way towards the weekend.

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