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he 11th Hour has had the distinct privilege of being friends with Adam Smith over the last ten years. Along with being a pretty good guy, having access to his vast catalogue of photographs has been of great benefit to our paper, this week being no exception as he allows us to use images of one of his favorite clients, Marty Stuart. Adam is one of the few folks I know who has stuck near to his art, sometimes to his own detriment, in sake of it. We all get old, tired have chasing dreams around. We get lazy or bored or both. We become content. Adam really doesn’t. He pours himself and his camera into the 150th Drive-By Truckers show just like he did on that first one, because he believes in them. As much as I might not understand that, living with a much more cynical view of the world and its art forms, I can respect it. And when he comes around about Christmas time, with

a cardboard tube containing some image he aims at handing me, I always look forward to what’s inside. In my house, images of my favorite Macon singer Robert Ward, my favorite singer in the world Donnie McKormick, and a loaded up photo from the PO’ Monkey Lounge, all hang on the walls, each a gem from his files. He gives them to me, and then won’t leave me alone about how to frame them and how to hang them and sometimes I tack them up just to irritate him, but I appreciate him and I hope he knows it. I have a lot of old friends in this town, and they are what keep me interested. Thanks Smithie, for being one of those folks. Speaking of being interested, The Cox Capitol Theatre has been really turning it on lately. Warren Haynes, The Drive By Truckers, and now Marty Stuart all in one month. That stage is hitting the big time. Make sure you buy tickets to Saturdays show and support the most important theatre in town.

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I’ve been listening to Betty Wright’s new album, Betty Wright, The Movie, her first in 10 years. The roster of folks she’s worked with in the past is impressive, from Bob Marley to Marvin Gaye, but on this album, she picks up an edge, trading verses with the likes of Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg. And she’s backed up by the Roots. Sweet soul at it’s finest. Though I’m gonna be in Atlanta listening to the smooth sounds of Richard Cheese at Center

Stage, if I were in Macon this weekend, I would not dare miss Marty Stuart at the Capitol Theatre. If you’ve noticed the onslaught of musical talent that has been stopping by that place lately, it’s because they’ve been working really hard to provide us with quality entertainment. Now it’s on you to show up. Don’t let them down. Speaking of listening pleasure I’ve been digging Roger Riddle’s new joint on earshot, where he posts up weekly tracks from the vast collection in his brain. I love that guy. www.earshot.podbean.com My free time lately has been consumed with helping a buddy build a deck big enough to land a small helicopter on, and doing it has reminded me how much I love that kind of stuff. When I was 22,

I spent six months building mobile homes on an assembly line in Louisiana, a terribly stressful experience where I had to learn the basics of everything from the floor to the roof to keep up with quotas. This deck has been a couple of hours a day project for the last few weeks, and I can hardly think about anything else. I have a feeling I wouldn’t have enjoyed it so much if it were still hot. My wife is a little more consistent with her creations. Her Payne City store White Elephant, has been busy turning junky finds into really cool pieces for six months now, and she can barely keep things on the floor. Her steamer trunk bar, and Peacock Coat Rack was just put together this week and are both awesome. Get by and take a look when you can.

Nov 17 - Dec 2, 2011

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Miranda Lambert tickets on sale now at Macon Centreplex Concert date Feb. 23

The Battle of Griswoldville happened on November 22, 1864 and was the only infantry battle opposing General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah. Just east of the industrial town of Griswoldville, where there was a Confederate pistol factory and other mills, about 4300 Georgia Militia under Brig. Gen. Pleasant Philips fought 3000 Union soldiers.

Christmas Tree Farm and Santa Sighting Saturday, November 26, 2011, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Double C Tree Farm in Forsyth-Monroe Come out to Double C Tree Farm in Forsyth starting Thanksgiving Day. It is a 45 acre U-pick Christmas tree farm with over 10 varieties of trees in all sizes! Most trees are $35! We also feature a Christmas Old Country Store with unique gifts and delicious goodies! Santa will be on the farm November 26th from 10-4. Bring your camera! Check out our website www.doublectreefarm.com or become our facebook fan to see pictures and find out more information about our farm! Hope to see you soon! Located at the corner of Hopewell Rd. and 83 Highway South in Forsyth. 770-584-2312, doublectreefarm.com

GRISWOLDVILLE BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL

Student Club Sponsors Pancake Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, Dec 3 Have a pancake breakfast with Santa! Children ages 12 and younger and their parents are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast and visit with or have their photo made with Santa Claus between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in the lobby of the Student Life Center at Macon State College. This is a fundraiser for the Macon State Skin Divers Club. Admission is $12 per adult and $8 per child, which includes a Christmas ornament the child can decorate while waiting for Santa. This event is open to the general public as well as the Macon State community. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, Nov. 30. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Dr. Thomas Sawicki, at (478) 471-2751.

51st Annual Middle Georgia Christmas Parade Sunday, December 4 at 3pm This year’s theme will be Christmas on Main Street. Enjoy over 100 floats and Middle Georgia’s marching bands as they parade thru downtown Macon.

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n 2003 a group of living historians obtained permission from the State to hold a memorial service at Griswoldville battlefield to commemorate those who died during the battle. Each year since, the group has held the annual memorial service on the Saturday closest to November 22nd at noon. Please make plans to attend this year’s memorial which will be held on November 19th with living history demonstrations beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by the memorial service at noon. The Battle of Griswoldville happened on November 22, 1864 and was the only infantry battle opposing General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah. Just east of the industrial town of Griswoldville, where there was a Confederate pistol factory and other mills, about 4300 Georgia Militia under Brig. Gen. Pleasant Philips fought 3000 Union soldiers under Brig. Gen. Charles Walcutt and Col. Robert Catterson after Walcutt was wounded. The battle ended at sundown without a surrender, but the Union army held its ground and the Militia retired with about 51 soldiers killed and at least 422 wounded. About 13 Union soldiers died, 79 wounded, 2 missing. The battle is considered a Union victory, but the bravery of the Georgia militiamen who charged repeatedly into heavy fire, many of them youth and elderly men, is not forgotten.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 30 Macon State’s Annual Video Fest

The annual Macon State College Fall Digital Video Festival will take place from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, in the Arts Complex Theater on the Macon Campus. The festival features final student video projects from the fall 2011 Principles of Production class. Each student video runs from 5-10 minutes. Some of the video titles for this year's festival are “Double Vision” by Amiya Gaston, “Stepping on the Scale” by Sarah Johnson, “The Perfect Woman” by Katie LaConte, “It Takes Two” by Katy Leverett, “Heroes and Villains” by Sade Olajide, and “Don’t Throw Me

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Battleline Branch is now a quiet wooded stream and the scene of battle now old fields and woods. A small monument and parking area, historic marker, flagpole and kiosk are all that would let a passerby know what had happened there. This seventeen acre portion of the battlefield is now owned by the state of Georgia and administered by Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, Juliette, for the Parks and Historic Sites Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources. With the support of the State Parks Service and the Georgia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Brigadier General Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr. Camp #18 in Macon has led the movement to install a 14’ tall granite monument as a memorial to the fallen Georgians. The ground breaking for this monument will be held following the memorial services. Griswoldville Battlefield is located east of Griswoldville in Twiggs County, Georgia, 10 miles east of Macon via U.S. 80 and Ga. Hwy. 57 towards Gordon on Baker Road. To get to the Griswoldville battlefield site from Macon, take U.S. 80 east to Ga. 57 toward Gordon. Turn left onto Henderson Road. Go about 1 1/4 miles and turn onto Griswoldville Road, just before Henderson Road cross train tracks. This portion of Griswoldville Road is unmarked. Go about 1 1/2 miles to Baker Road. Turn left and look for the battlefield site on the left.

Away” by Norma Jean Perkins. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Dr. Patrick S. Brennan at (478) 471-5776.

FRIDAY, DEC 2

Sky Over Macon, 8 p.m.

This live star talk explores the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia. Updated each week, this program provides the latest information about current and upcoming celestial events for those who want to learn how to find constellations or planets in the sky, or increase their knowledge of astronomy. Program lasts approx. 45 minutes. Free event every Friday evening.

SATURDAY, DEC 3

75th Anniversary Open House Ocmulgee National Monument

Ocmulgee National Monument will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary of becoming a National Park. There will be an Open House Reception from noon until 5pm and at 2:00 a commemorative presentation with cake-cutting with guided Earth Lodge tours. Free event and open to the public. (478) 752-8257. President Frankiln D. Roosevelt established Ocmulgee National Monument by Presidential Proclamation on December 23, 1936.

SUNDAY, DEC 4

51st annual Middle Georgia Christmas Parade, 3pm. Enjoy over 100 floats and

Middle Georgia’s marching bands as they parade thru downtown Macon. Free event.

THE GOINGS ON IN THE CITY

Thur Nov 17 This day in history: (2003) “The Terminator”

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Third Thursday: Party in Mercer Village 5pm – 10pm in Mercer Village (inter-

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New Macon Co-Ed Book Club: Looking for a hobby? Love to read? Want to make new friends? The new macon co-ed book club is just what you are looking for. For more information please call 912-227-4212.

section of Montpelier and Coleman Ave.) Join the Mercer Village merchants for a party in Mercer Village every third Thursday of the month! Highlights for the event include: Food specials, drink deals, live music, and outdoor games. Participating Shoplocalmacon.com businesses will also be on hand. Street closed from 510pm and party from 6-9pm.

Middle Georgia Art Association: Free and open to the public. Gallery open Tuesday - Friday, Noon 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.

Fri Nov 18 This day in history: (1883) Railroads create

Macon Arts Gallery The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is always free. For more info call 478.743.6940. 486 First St.

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Goodwill Gala "Casino Royale" Enjoy Dance, Food and Drink, Music. 7-11pm. Anderson Conference Center in Macon. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA will host their annual black-tie gala, this year themed "Casino Royale," to raise funds for their job training and career development services. Heavy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music and dancing, and casino games will highlight the evening. Tickets $100 per person. (478) 475-9995 www.goodwillworks.org

Princess Ida, an Operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan Theater 8:00 PM. Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium in Macon. A rarely-produced, musical comedy about a young princess who is pledged to marry a handsome prince but instead decides to found a women's university to which no men are allowed. Production honors Wesleyan's 175th Anniversary as the world's first college to grant degrees to women. Hilarity suitable for the entire family.Tickets: $10 for adults; $6.00 children, alumnae, and seniors. Call (478) 757-5259; email: theatre@wesleyancollege.edu.

Sat Nov 19 This day in history: (2003) a warrant was issued for Michael Jackson’s arrest on charges of child molestation.

Cirque Shanghai: Bai Xi at the Grand Opera House, 7:30pm. A visually spectacular production combining astounding Chinese acrobatics, fast-paced action, and contemporary staging. First called bai xi, meaning 100 amazing acts, in reference to the performers' seemingly limitless skills. Tickets $48-$52. To purchase, call box office at 301-5470. Also, November 20 at 7:30pm. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives in concert at the Cox Capitol Theatre Marty Stuart has made lasting music as a front man and in collaboration with virtually every major roots music figure of his era, from Lester Flatts to Bob Dylan to Johnny Cash. Tickets $20-$75. 382 Second Street, downtown Macon.

Free Blues Concert @ the Opening Act Free weekly concerts at Cherry Street’s newest retail and entertainment venue, Saturdays thru November 7-9pm. Tonight, don’t miss the musical stylings of the Brooks Brothers. Cash bar is available, free event and open to the public. For more information visit TheOpeningActMacon.com, located at 567 Cherry Street, Macon.

Southern Outlaws Lawn Mower Race & Byron Fire Dept. Canned Food Drive 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM at the Southern Outlaw Speedway in Peach-Crawford. Mowers from all over the southeast reaching speeds over 80 mph. Bring a canned food and get $2.00 off gate fees.Please help The Southern Outlaws & The Byron Fire Dept. help the needy bt donating a canned food product.The race and food drive is Nov.19th & 20th 9am to 5 pm at 230 W.E.Green Jr Pkwy in Byron.We're located across from Campimg World 1/4 west of I-75 exit 149. Adults $10 per day or $15 for weekend pass. Children 12 & under free. (478) 737-1250 www.southernoutlaws.com

Chick-fil-A Light the Night 5K run/walk Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon Join us on Saturday, November 19th, at 8:00pm for our second annual Light the Night 5K run/walk to benefit Macon Area Habitat for Humanity! This night-time race begins with the

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OPENING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

A 1940’S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL PRESENTED BY MACON LITTLE THEATRE

The long-awaited sequel to the popular The 1940's Radio Hour. It's Christmas Eve, 1943, and the Feddington Players are now broadcasting from a hole-in-the-wall studio in Newark, NJ, and prepare to present their contemporary "take" on Dickens's A Christmas Carol. This radio show is an entertaining excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio show. Admission $10-$18. Thru December 11. (478) 471-PLAY

lighting of more than 40,000 Christmas lights at Chick-fil-A on Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. & Riverside Pkwy. in Macon. Pre-race activities include music, fun, fellowship, and a chance to meet one of Chick-fil-A's famous cows! The entire community is invited to attend the lighting ceremony and cheer on the runners and walkers!

Motorcycle Love Run, Byron to AP’s Hidden Hideaway to benefit the GA Industrial Children’s Home. Pull out at 1pm. $15 cash donation (includes free lunch). Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, auction and live music all day on the deck with Big Mike and the Booty Papas starting at 1:30pm. No cover for live music!

Sun Nov 20 This day in history: (1945) Nuremberg war-

Thur Dec 1 This day in history: (1955) In Montgomery,

crimes trials begin against 20 ex-Nazis.

Sky Dog 65 Music Festival at Central City Park. Five years ago, on what would have been Duane Allman's 60th birthday, the Skydog Music Festival got it's start. It continues as the annual benefit concert that celebrates the life, birthday and music of Duane Allman. To date, the Festival has hosted thousands of fans, provided an enormous amount of food for the hungry, and given dozens of talented musicians a place to express the music of Skydog and his influence on them. Admission is canned food donations for the Macon Rescue Mission. In case of rain, festival moves to Macon City Auditorium. Music starts at noon until five pm.

Douglass Theatre Presents: The Metropolitan Opera HD Live "Satygraha"2:00 PM Tickets $24/$20 Seniors & Students Call (478) 742-2000 for more information

Sat Nov 26 This day in history: (1922) President Franklin

D. Roosevelt signs a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.

Habersham Records 40th Anniversary Celebration-Fundraiser 9pm - 2am at Le Piada Banquet Center in Macon The iconic west Macon music distribution center, Habersham CD's, Records & Tapes will celebrate 40 years of community service to Middle Georgia by hosting a dance. Most proceeds from the event will go towards assisting high school age students seeking their GEDs and college students in need of financial help. Music provided by legendary sound man A.J. the Deejay. Free refreshments included. Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit Habershams at 1477 Pio Nono Ave or call 478-743-2587 to purchase tickets.

Free Blues Concert @ the Opening Act Free weekly concerts at Cherry Street’s newest retail and entertainment venue, Saturdays thru November 7-9pm. Tonight, don’t miss the musical stylings of Mystery Road. Cash bar is available, free event and open to the public. For more information visit TheOpeningActMacon.com, located at 567 Cherry Street, Macon.

Alabama, Rosa Parks is jailed for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man

Douglass Theatre Presents: National Theatre Live "Collaborators" 7:00 PM. Tickets $20/$15 Seniors & Students Call (478) 742-2000 for more information

Fri Dec 2 First Friday This day in history: (1804) In Notre Dame

Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned Napoleon I, the first Frenchman to hold the title of emperor in a thousand years.

Douglass Theatre Presents: A Douglass Christmas Card 90th Anniversary Holiday Open House Showcase 5:00 PM. Admission: One canned good or non-perishable food item.

First Friday gallery openings Sip, shop and stroll Macon’s downtown galleries. First Friday Opening in The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 5pm – 8pm 486 First St., Contemporary Arts Exchange 6-10pm. 590 Mulberry Street, upstairs.

Sat Dec 3 This day in history: (1967) 53-year-old Lewis

Washkansky receives the first human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.

Holiday Art Sale at the Cabin 10am–5:30pm, Sunday Dec 4, 12pm-5:30pm, 3875 Overlook Ave (corner of Forest Hill Rd & Overlook Ave) Macon; (inclement weather dates – Dec 10& 11). Open until Christmas by appointment – call 478-321-8007. Meg Campbell, Bridget Fox, Jerry Glass, Sheila Harvell-Conn, Kathleen Hoirst, Sue Quaack, Harriet Wallace. Work features bird baths, yard art, found object art, watercolors, historic Macon items, unique wreaths, handcrafted jewelry, stained glass wind chimes and sun catchers, decorative and functional clay items, and outdoor sculptures. Plus, the Light Show Side Show. Free. Not handicapped accessible.

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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.

Art on the Avenue Fine Art Gallery New monthly gallery shows. 2368 Ingleside Ave, 478-743-3720

The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit, From the Ball Field to the Battlefield: Georgia’s Athletes in World War II, is now on display in the museum’s rotunda. Featuring photographs, gameworn jerseys, sports equipment, and military paraphernalia, the exhibit examines the impact that the Second World War had on sports in Georgia. Many of the state’s greatest athletes who served in the Armed Forces during World War II are profiled in the exhibit including Georgia Tech running back Clint Castleberry, University of Georgia running back Frank Sinkwich, and Macon’s own Middleweight champion boxer D.T. Bell. On display through March 3, 2012.

farmer’s markets

City Market on the Green, 9am - 1pm. Every Saturday morning in Poplar Street Park, middle Georgia merchants, craftsmen and artisans set up booths of locally grown produce, plants, delicious bakery items, art, crafts and more! Wesleyan Market every second Saturday 9am - 1pm. Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5233. Mulberry Market every Wednesday. 4:30-7pm. The Mulberry Street Market is part of the Macon Main Street Program's efforts to bring life and business to Downtown Macon, and is directed by vendors dedicated to the people of Macon. Find a variety of all things fresh and local, from honey to breads, seasonal vegetables to grass-fed beef.

museum hours

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. 477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Georgia Children’s Museum: Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 -5:30, $4 per person, 2 and under free. Free admission on Tuesdays from 10:30 -1:30 for City of Macon residents and First Fridays from 5:30-8:30.

The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon. This house-turned-museum was where members of the Allman Brothers Band, their roadies, friends and families lived between 1970 and 1973.Call for hours. 741.5551. 2321 Vineville Ave. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm (admission $8 for adults; $6 for seniors, college students, & military; $3.50 children).

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.

The Sidney Lanier Cottage House Museum, 935 High Street in Macon, is the birthplace of noted poet, musician & soldier, Sidney Lanier (1842-1881). Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and tours are $5. 478.743.3851 Tubman African American Museum Monday-Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission $5 for adults $3 for Children 4-17. 340 Walnut Street.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

ARTS & CULTURE

Brain-washing Kids with Music, Or Why the Beatles Should be Required Listening for all

few weeks ago, on a school night, the boys and I ventured out to Macon’s Grand Opera House for a performance of Rain, the traveling Broadway Beatlestribute performance. We donned our all-black, cool-but-casual duds and met the rest of my bandmates downtown for an evening of good music. I was excited but kept my expectations “realistic.” The Beatles are pretty sacred in my book, icons of my childhood, associated with nearly every major life event. The boys, too, have always been fans (the story of Dean and Eliot’s reaction upon learning that John Lennon is dead is the subject of another story), but I thought it would probably beat cable on a Tuesday night. Boy, was that ever an underWow your thought. First, I always forget just little ones at how grand the Grand Opera House the Cirque is. From the lights to the fancy carShanghei pet and plush curtains to the twinkling lights on the ceilings (Eliot’s favorite), just walking in feels special and festive. The show exploded into fun— almost from the first instant. We all sang and danced and smiled and looked around ourselves to see the rest of the crowd doing exactly the same thing. Through concert and genre changes (and complete with periodstyle commercials), the show rollicked through every Beatles classic I could think of and even some of my particular favorites, “Eleanor Rigby,” and “We Can Work it Out.” And at some point, the performers noticed a number of younger children in the audience and talked to the kids and parents directly (with something along these lines): “Hey, parents: you’re doing the right thing. You’ve brainwashed your children to listen to The Beatles. Hey, kids: you’re out late on a school night listening to rock music!”

Dean and Eliot looked sheepish and a little guilty but mostly pleased. They thought they were getting away with something. And I was having the time of my life. I too had an epiphany. As Eliot literally danced his shoes off to “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and Dean sang soulfully along with “Let it Be,” it dawned on me that I finally knew how to easily describe the differences between my children. Eliot, the more devil-may-care, off-the-wall yet mysteriously charismatic child, is my Ringo. And Dean (complete with floppy, bowl-cut hair slipping over his eyes), who crooned every word to “Yesterday” -- and even held my hand—is my Paul. Funny what insights a great concert can usher in. That’s a sure sign of great music: it teaches us about ourselves and the world. It’s my job to bring the kids to concerts and to introduce them to my favorites … just as it’s my job to teach them about right and wrong. So heck yes I am brainwashing those kids. I will turn the good music up loud, I will drag them to concerts (even when they’re less willing than they were about this one), and I will even put little Paul and Ringo in music lessons. And in case you all are looking for ways to brainwash your kids with culture, here are a few other options coming up in the next few weeks: Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi, Saturday and Sunday, November 19-20 (thegrandmacon.com) and A Christmas Carol at the Cox Capitol Theatre, Friday, Nov 18 ( .coxcapitoltheatre.com) Sarah Gerwig-Moore is a law professor at Mercer Law School, the Co-Chair of the College Hill Corridor Commission, and—most importantly—Dean and Eliot’s Mama.

Family Fun on the Farm Friday, November 18 5 - 8:00 PM Crooked Pines Farm in Eatonton, GA. Enjoy Hayrides and Dinner around a campfire with your family! Call 706-347-0274 to reserve your Family Fun Pack! Fun Pack for 2 $12 (Hayride, firepit kit including hot dogs, chips and smores.) Fun pack for 4 - $24.Kid's Crafts also available. (706) 347-0274 www.crookedpinesfarm.com Sundays from 10-3pm - Bring the family for horseback riding. 45minute lessons provided for beginners to experts! Tusks!: Ice Age Mammoths & Mastodons - Sunday, Nov 20 1 - 5:00 PM at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon. "Tusks!" is full of "cool" Ice Age objects including 80 fossil specimens, replicas and artifacts from the Florida Museum of Natural History's collections. The exhibit also includes graphic panels, murals and "handson" exhibit and video interactive modules. Also, saber-tooth tiger skull and a huge fossilized mastodon leg bone! $4-$8. The Story of the Star - Children's Show Through December 31, Shows Saturday at Noon and 2:00 p.m. Sunday at 2:00 p.m. A kindly grandfather narrates the Museum's traditional Christmas show. This program tells the Biblical story, discusses the origins of holiday customs and searches for a scientific theory to explain the Star of Bethlehem. Museum of Arts and Sciences. Fun with Clay! Thursdays thru November 6-7pm. North Macon Park in Macon. In this class participants will create everything from pinch pots and animals to ornaments just in time for the holidays! All of the clay projects will be fired and painted using acrylic paints. Let your imagination go wild as you work in this fun medium! Through December 15th. The cost for this 8 week class is $25 and due at the time of registration. All supplies for this class are included due to the nature of the artistic medium. children ages 7-12.

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First Friday Free Evening at Georgia Children’s Museum Friday, December 2, 6:00 PM Come and enjoy downtown Macon on First Friday with your children @ GCM. Admission is FREE to all Dont miss out on this great opportunity to see what GCM has been up to.

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IN THE NEWS

It’s what you may have missed these past two weeks; including the long awaited indictment of Stephen McDaniel in the Lauren Giddings murder, a new downtown Business Incubator and Mercer Football Complex broke ground

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Business Incubator takes shape at The 567 Center for Renewal The 567 Center for Renewal located at 533 Cherry Street works for the revitalization of Downtown Macon through access to music and the arts, educational and small business assistance, and city beautification. On Wednesday the small business assistance piece of the puzzle falls into place with the Grand Openings of three businesses - Beckenfield Fragrances, Inc., MO’S Cleaning Services, Inc. and Visibly Creative. Beckenfield Fragrances, Inc. features a specialty line called Valor – Candles For Men which offers an exceptional line of masculine scented candles and other manly inspired products. The Valor brand celebrates manhood by offering fragrances inspired by places or events that are typically considered to be manly in nature. “Every great experience has a story. My goal was to capture the essence of those stories by triggering the sense of smell, which is tied to memory and emotion. Scent can often enable us to re-live the positive feelings associated with great experiences," says Johnny Rohrbeck, founder. Myra Omofoma, a resident of the Macon Housing Authority (MHA) for three years, is now the proud owner/operator of a micro-business, a domestic cleaning service, Mo's Cleaning Services, Inc. Her company strives to be “green” and Omofoma implements, manages, and audits cleaning processes and procedures to avoid using potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals and contaminants that may adversely affect air quality, human health, and the environment. She has hired several employees from the Georgia Department of Labor, Goodwill Industries/Helm Institute, and other residents from the Macon Housing Authority. Visibly Creative specializes in custom website development campaigns including branding, design, coding, and marketing. Owner, Eric Mayfield also offers social media packages, onsite consultation, search engine marketing and optimization, mobile app development and training for all internet technology. New customers

receive a 30 minute free consultation. “These innovative ways of thinking and doing business will only continue to strengthen the business mix we have in Downtown Macon. The incubator space provides services that often make it daunting for an entrepreneur when considering a start-up and The 567 is changing the landscape for these folks. It allows them to follow their dreams and in turn makes Macon a better to place to do business,” say Mechel McKinley, Main Street Macon Manager. For more information about The 567 Center for Renewal visit their website at www.the567.org.

Mercer Unveils Plans, Breaks Ground for Football/Lacrosse Complex Mercer University broke ground and unveiled plans for its new football and lacrosse complex during their November 12th Homecoming weekend ceremony. Several hundred faculty, staff, students, trustees and community members were on hand for the ceremonial groundbreaking, which was held adjacent to the construction site. Excavation work began about six weeks ago, and the facility is expected to be completed early next fall, in time to accommodate practices for Mercer’s first class of football recruits. The Board of Trustees last November unanimously approved the University’s return to competition in intercollegiate football in 2013, ending a 70-year hiatus for the sport at Mercer. The first intercollegiate football game played in the state was between Mercer and the University of Georgia in 1892. Mercer’s men’s lacrosse team – the first NCAA Division I program in Georgia – began competition last spring. Mercer’s women’s lacrosse team will also begin competition in 2013.

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Hope for the Future LARRY SCHLESINGER Macon City Council Ward 3, Post 1

eople in Macon now seem to have new hope. “We’ve turned the corner,” some are saying, while others regard the success of the recent SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) vote as “a whole new beginning for Macon and Bibb County.” The November 8 vote count in favor of the SPLOST was simply overwhelming, and given the results, it’s hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago, the outcome of it all was questionable. In my previous ‘City Scene’ column, I termed a vote in favor of the SPLOST as a ‘no-brainer,’ and I’m delighted now to know that some 75% of those who cast their ballot agreed. Macon-Bibb Wins played a very significant role in the passage of the SPLOST. Its Coordinator, Michelle Sands, and all of the respected members of our community who rallied ‘round did get the word and message

out in a number of highly effective ways. Like so many other local elected officials, I extend my kudos and gratitude to them all for a job very well done. I have to single out the animal rescue groups, advocates and lovers who actively advocated for the SLOST, and whose efforts should not be minimized. It’s been four years since Councilwoman Nancy White and I first visited our Macon Animal Control Office, and upon leaving, we resolved to do everything possible to improve that situation. In addition to our immediate and ultimately successful legislative call to change the way we as a community euthanize animals, we also advocated for the relocation, construction and operation of a new animal shelter facility. The animal welfare community wholeheartedly agreed, and when the funding for a new and improved shelter was prudently included among the proposed SPLOST projects, these minions immediately got to work and hit the streets. Accompanied by my

SEEING RED

The Scrutiny of The Press BILL KNOWLES Active member of the Bibb Republican Party

everal months ago I wrote this article about how the press scrutinizes our politicians to the minutia and how many potentially good leaders it could cost our country. Over the past several weeks we have seen the pattern strike again with the accusations of sexual harassment that has been reported about former Godfather Pizza CEO and presidential hopeful Herman Cain. From what I have read, these ‘allegations’ are about oneone-hundredth the level of seriousness compared to the many facts and allegations leveled at thenPresidential contender Bill Clinton, who not only made sexually suggestive remarks, but had a twelve year affair with Gennifer Flowers and was sued by Paula Jones for sexual harassment while he was Governor of Arkansas and she a state employee. (Did I forget to mention that Arkansas State Troopers were used to escort Ms. Jones to her liaisons with Slick Willie and that she settled out of court for $850,000?) In the advent of the computer, we can now know almost every thing conceivable about someone. (With the exception of President Obama, who to his credit in some cases has kept just about everything about himself private. For the record, I think he was born in Hawaii but do have questions about circumstances around his birth that remain in my mind unanswered. However, beyond the actual site of his birth, none of that is relevant in the way he has botched his handling of the country. He has also kept almost all of his school records sealed as well.) Quite honestly I feel that maybe we don’t need to know as

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much about our politicians’ personal life unless they have committed a crime or have done something completely unethical to the point where they cannot be trusted to handle the business of the people. Look at some of the leaders in our nations’ history we would have lost had there been the internet and reporters who went after the “truth” in spite of the consequences to the country. One of our Founding Fathers liked to sit around naked taking “airbaths” all day, had an insatiable sexual appetite and had a son who was loyal to the British during the Revolution. Think about how America would be different if the tabloids would have found out about Benjamin Franklin’s eccentricities. Would it have been ethical for the press of the time to point these things out to citizens of our fledgling nation? It was also recently discovered that a former Governor of the largest state in the country fathered a child out of wedlock by one of his household staff. Am I writing about Arnold Schwarzenegger? No. In this case, I’m writing about Thomas Jefferson who fathered at least one child by Sally Hemmings, a young slave who served Jefferson at Monticello. Would it have done the country good for Jefferson to be cast out in shame much like Schwarzenegger has been or John Edwards, not withstanding his criminal activities, has in the recent past? (It was brought out in 1802 by journalist James Callender, but Jefferson never responded to it and his family flatly denied it. Instead of becoming the National Enquirer of his time, Calleneder let the story die and wasn’t confirmed until a DNA test was completed 200 years later.) Let me point out, although I do not condone any of the behavior of these men, I certainly sympathize with them in the fact that everyone his

Finally... The Bibb County grand jury was finally able to indict 26-year-old McDaniel Tuesday, November 15th on one count of murder in the June killing of his Mercer University law school classmate and next-door neighbor, Lauren Giddings. The grand jury also indicted McDaniel on 30 counts of sexual exploitation of children. McDaniel insists he is innocent.

of us all, I, for one, move that we make this SPLOST project our first priority. I also sense that the overwhelming success of the SPLOST vote has breathed new life into the move toward the consolidation of Macon and Bibb County. Personally, I lived under a consolidated government in Columbus for the six years I was there, and it all worked extremely well. I am delighted to know that some 75% of Our elected delegation to office under the gold those who cast their ballot agreed that state dome in Atlanta from Middle the SPLOST was a ‘no-brainer’. Georgia now seems positioned and willing to move I believe that priority SPLOST funding this next initiative ahead. A number of peomust be given to the purchase and installa- ple with whom I’ve spoken feel that the suction of a whole new 800 MHz public safety cess of SPLOST initiative is clear indication communications system. We in city and that the city and county can come together county government have known for way too and work for the common good, and I anticlong that our present system is unreliable and ipate a referendum on consolidation to be on subject to failure at critical times. Whenever the ballot within a year. So like so many others, I, too, feel that that does occur, our police, fire department, and Sheriff’s deputies upon whom we all we as a community have turned a signifidepend just cannot communicate with one cant corner as a result of the SPLOST vote, another, putting them at risk as well as all of and that we have rather significantly us. I’ve been saying for months now that if moved ahead. My first term in elected we elected officials clearly know that our office has taught that while the wheels of public safety communications system is government turn slowly, they do turn defective, and do nothing about it, then we are nonetheless, and that therein lies our colbeing negligent. So for the safety and welfare lective hope for the future. bluetick coonhound, Elvis, I spent time the day before the election doing the “Big Dog Wave” on Zebulon Road with a number of other animal welfare advocates committed to that cause, and I sense that the ‘animal welfare vote’ in favor of the SPLOST in general, and this endeavor in particular, is likely to be much more than any of us imagine.

human and we all make mistakes. There are obviously some things we certainly need to know about the men and women we elect such as whether a person has been caught in illegal or unethical business dealings, if they are a child molester, etc….But do we even really need to know their health status? In a world where a HIPPA agreement is needed for just about everything, we expect and demand our public servants to disclose to the entire world every possible ailment they have ever had. We would have probably lost two of our greatest leaders if that would have been true during their campaigns: Franklin Roosevelt, who presided over a two front war and the worst economic times in the history of the United States, yet couldn’t hardly get out of his wheelchair because of polio, (He also had an affair with Lucy Mercer decades before he even ran for Governor of New York which ruined the intimacy of his marriage to Eleanor, but did nothing to affect his effectiveness as a leader.) and John Kennedy, who led us through the tense moments of the Cuban Missile Crisis and gave our country a vision to get to the moon and back, yet was addicted to prescription drugs because of a horrible back and his sufferings of Addison’s Disease. (Add to the fact that both men had mistresses before and after they were elected President and neither would have made it under the scrutiny our politicians have to endure today. Everyone in the press knew about both men and yet would not disclose any of it because it was in the national interest for them not to. So, is it ethical for the press of today to “out” politicians?) Let’s look at some other things that make “great” headlines. Did it really matter I the election of 2008 that Sarah Palin’s daughter had a baby out of wedlock? Does it matter that Palin herself has a Down’s Syndrome child? Yet every comedian of the left takes shots at her all the time at the expense of these innocent victims. Criticize Palin because of her Katie Couric inter-

Franklin D. Roosevelt

view or the way she governed Alaska. That’s fine. But it’s ethically corrupt to keep pointing out that Palin has family issues just like the rest of us. House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s biggest problem, according to the press, is all of the baggage he brings with him because of his personal life. Did that affect the way he brought Republicans together when he was Speaker and his role in The Contract With America? Realistically, will it affect the way that Herman Cain potentially can govern our nation just because he settled some harassment charges out of court over a decade ago? Does Mitt Romney’s or John Huntsman’s religion have anything to do with the way they would lead our country should they be elected President? Probably not any more than it did with JFK who had to fight that challenge as well. My opinion is that there are hundreds of people in the United States that would rather have an enema during halftime of the GeorgiaGeorgia Tech game at midfield than run for political office due to the “ethics” of the press of a tabloid driven society and what they and their families would have to endure.

RADIOFREE MACON BY CHRIS HORNE

Below: Scene at the Rock & Reel Party held Tuesday, Nov 15 at the Grand Opera House

Playing With House Money I’ve posted a blog with the amounts council members spent on travel and training from fiscal 2008 to fiscal 2010. That’s at ThisChrisHorne.com. Here are some highlights. In those three years, taxpayers spent $70,394.03 for council to travel and be trained. Elaine Lucas used the most at $8100.96. The next highest was Rick Hutto with $6529.35. The gap between the two is $1571.61, which is $71.61 more than it cost criminals, by way of confiscated funds, to send a Macon police officer to a national gathering of law enforcement officials. Mike Cranford used the least with just $348. Lucas outspent him 23:1 in that time. Unfortunately, he was defeated by a gentleman who operates a late-night food truck, which I have enjoyed for years. (I’d much rather have his pork chops than his politics.)

Electery-Do-Da #1) My apologies to Macon-Bibb Wins for all my bitching and moaning. You did well. It was a lopsided butt-kicking unlike anything we’ve seen since long-time incumbents Robert Brown and David Lucas were defeated this summer. #2) The race for city council was over in July but November ballot’s results offer some interesting observations. While many folks skipped to the Sunday Sales and SPLOST votes, assume that someone voting for one citywide post generally has as much incentive to vote for other citywide posts. Same goes for the in-ward Post 2 and Post 3 seats. Larry Schlesinger was the most popular citywide candidate with 9005 votes, which was 794 votes more than the lowest total for an incumbent, James Timley. The lowest total (7756) was for Louis Tompkins, who ran unopposed in the primary to replace new State Senator Paris. Most folks probably didn’t recognize his name. In all but one ward, the council member with the longest tenure got the most votes. The lone exception was Elaine Lucas who received 243 fewer votes than Lonnie Miley. That differential was nearly double the next largest gap, which was the 162 votes separating Nancy White and brand new, also unopposed council member Beverly Olsen. #3) The Telegraph reported, in a story about the write-in votes, that my name “turned up several times” and a few listed “anyone but Lucas.” Elaine Carr, Board of Elections supervisor, told me she actually said it was “anyone but Elaine.” Quote: “That could have meant anyone but they were listed in the East Macon districts.”

…In which I offer a fair and honest critique of actor Anthony B. Harris Anthony B. Harris may be the greatest actor to ever live. In Macon. On Cherry Street. In the abode above the Opening Act, the former offices of The 11th Hour. For quite some time, I have been taken with his brash honesty, his zeal for truth-telling, for

calling out the bullshit when he sees it especially when everyone else is knee-deep in it. For months, Harris has blogged/railed against the back-slapping, attaboy network of Macon’s creatives, exposing the reality of their work (it stinks) when others simply won’t. Nay, when others insist on the continued, mutual blowing of smoke up each other’s orifices. The recent Rock and Reel party reminded me of Ant’s unique talent for cultural criticism and inspired me to do some too. The video for “Cherry Street,” a new song by Floco Torres, was beautifully done by Tabitha Walker and Stephanie Shadden, who used to do The 11th Hour show. We’re friends but let me be perfectly honest here; there were at least two problems: 1) the kids in the video obviously didn’t have to audition and in fact appeared to be beneficiaries of nepotism, and 2) the airport scenes were missing what I call the A.B.H. Effect. When the eventual Grand Prize winner of the Macon Shorts contest, “Final Acts,” was screened, I immediately knew what “Cherry Street” lacked. The film’s story may have been about an old lady tricking a young man into littering in the Ocmulgee River, but the movie was really about a sultry, mysterious man in white sitting in the lounge at Macon’s airport. This man, portrayed by Harris, was, it seemed, a sullen Columbian drug lord who was awaiting a connecting flight and—maybe I’m reading too much into it but—I think, he was burdened by the consequences of his chosen profes-

sion. The contest lost all legitimacy selecting “Final Acts” for the Grand Prize, if only because the filmmakers missed the boat: Harris’ character didn’t steal the show, he should have been the show. The second film to be screened, “The Razzle,” was of such quality as to be literally shocking to our row in the back. In it, Harris joined locals like Irving Martinez in a pivotal roundtable scene reminiscent of both “Goodfellas” and “That 70’s Show.” While I believe that the storytelling, cinematography and writing were worth the Grand Prize alone, what sold me was the all too brief close-up of Harris in character as “Man With Mustache.” Ant effortlessly managed to seem both nervous and shady in the few seconds he had on the screen. He left me wanting more. But all these pale in comparison to his work on the evening’s third film, “Superhero.” Initially, I was conflicted by the movie because I despise Magnolia Street, big porches and lake parties but adore women in capes (don’t judge me). The matter was laid to rest when Harris appeared on screen in a virtuoso performance as a bundle of yellow flowers. Convincing doesn’t begin to describe it. He didn’t just look like a bundle of yellow flowers; he WAS that bundle of yellow flowers. I was speechless and moved and moved to speechlessness. All I know is that Anthony B. Harris is a talent unlike any other we have in middle Georgia. He is the reason why it is hotter here. 11thHourOnline.com

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Roasted Cafe & Lounge, located at 442 Second Street in downtown Macon is the brainchild of Mercer graduate Nick Rizkalla. Perhaps better know as the guy behind DSEL promotions, Nick decided to stay in Macon after graduation.

“Macon does that” he says. Eager to become part of the resurgence of Downtown, his new coffee shop and café is worth keeping on your radar, if your looking for a morning Jolt, a great hot meal, or a late night beer. “There is a lot of foot traffic along Second Street. There is more to do Downtown now and there are always people walking around. It’s poppin’!” he says. Roasted Café and Lounge is open Monday – Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – until, Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – until and Sunday 12:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. Tell me how you got started. I felt Downtown needed a place with a mixed atmosphere. Where people could drink Coffee, Beer or Wine, and have entertainment options. When I was in school there wasn’t much happening Downtown but I knew there was potential. I wanted to be a part of that. What makes Roasted unique? Well we have Hookah, which you can’t get anywhere else.

Also we have beer and wine, and we try and concentrate on Microbrews, though we do keep plenty of PBR on hand for the more hip public. What should our readers try if visiting Roasted for the first time? The Greek Heat is really good. It’s a pita pocket filled with fresh roasted chicken, feta cheese and diced jalapeños. Also the Cali Club has been a favorite so far. Our Date Shakes are something everyone needs to try as well. I use Medjool dates from California, make them into a paste and mix them with soft serve ice cream. Our Roasted Chicken Salad is also pretty awesome. We also offer Turkish and Cuban Coffee, which we use authentic processes to make. Nobody else does that here. I also just got the supplies in for Pumpkin, Gingerbread and Peppermint coffee drinks. Where do you like to hang out in Macon? These days I like hanging out at the Bird of the Rookery and I like to see live entertainment. I know people associate me more with Clubs and DJ’s but these days, when I have free time, that’s what I enjoy.

Owner Nick Rizkalla says, “The Date Shake is my specialty. I use Medjool dates from California, make them into a paste and mix them with soft serve ice cream. It is quickly becoming a favorite!”

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Kem’s Bar & Grill inside the North Macon Holiday Inn features daily specials, burgers, pizzas, wings and our specialty, our ribeye dinner. LD • BAR • $ 3953 Riverplace Drive.

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.

Montana’s Steakhouse, Byron Specializing in some of this areas finest steaks, ribs, chicken & seafood. Located in the Peach Outlet Mall and open Monday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm! 311 Ga Highway 49 N Byron, (478) 956-0441.

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

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Where he works? Fowl Play next to Bottoms Up What he recommends? Our Extreme Wings and definitely the “Big Nasty.” It’s a fried chicken sandwich topped with our special sauce with jalapenoes, lettuce and tomato. Favorite restaurant other than where you work? The Rookery, love those battered fries. Guilty Pleasure? $1 wells on Wed at The Bird

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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

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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.

Johnny’s Pizzeria A New York style pizzeria featuring fresh baked pizza, authentic pasta dishes, calzones, subs and salads. Monday nights, kids dine for 99¢ (one-topping slice and a drink.) This north Macon pizzeria offers an amazing and affordable menu also featuring weekly drink specials and some nightly entertainment. Student Special Monday - Friday 2-5pm, enjoy 2 cheese slices and a coke for just $4.99. LD • BAR • $-$$ 6255 Zebulon Rd. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 11am-9:30pm; FriSat 11am-10:30pm.

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 • $$$ Located just off Bass Road at 5425 Bowman Road, Macon. Guiseppi’s Pizza With fresh baked pizza and exclusive wedgies, pasta dishes and salads, this pizza place has a little something for everyone. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm. LD • BAR • $-$$ Tom Hill Sr. Blvd.

LUNCH SPOTS

Adriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteriastyle lunch, serving the most authentic Italian in town, including sandwiches, soup, salads, pasta, pizza. Mon-Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6pm. L • $ 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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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

Metropolis Cafe Offering Greek, Mediterranean and Indian Cuisine.Two locations:Warner Robins - 866 Hwy 96 (478) 988-8129 **Indian Cuisine served in W.R. on Wed. & Sat. only; Macon - 2460 Riverside Dr. (478) 464-0247; Hours of operation: Mon. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. $-$$

Ninja Japanese Steakhouse Newly opened in downtown Macon, enjoy their unique and delicious sushi options prepared by owner and 20-year chef, along side freshly prepared Japanese offerings. Open for lunch and dinner. Full bar available. Located in Mulberry Street Lane, across from Tokyo Alley. LD • BAR • $-$$

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Lefty Williams Band Wild Wing Cafe

Yacht Rock Schooners The Hummingbird The Shaniqua Brown The Rookery Pocket Aces The Shamrock

WED 11/23 Man in the Box Backporch Lounge Saint Francis The Hummingbird

Rachel Farley Wild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

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B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive A2Z Band APs Hidden Hideaway

The Skeeterz APs Hidden Hideaway

Marty Stuart Cox Capitol Theatre Planet Retro The Hummingbird Session Road The Shamrock

Fair Weather Pilot Wild Wing Cafe

SUN 11/20

Big Mike & Booty Papas APs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm Slowriter The Rookery

Live acoustic on patio Wild Wing Cafe

TUES 11/22 Darin Curtis Johnny’s Pizzeria

John Stanley Band Backporch Lounge, no cover B Keith Williams The Shamrock

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John Stanley Band Backporch Lounge, no cover Darin Curtis Johnny’s Pizzeria

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Man in the Box Karaoke Backporch Lounge Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

Stoopgrass The Hummingbird tba The Shamrock

War Town Wild Wing Cafe

SAT 11/26

On the deck 1:30-4:30 Big Mike & Booty Papas Session Road APs Hidden Hideaway

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Radio Cult Wild Wing Cafe

SUN 11/27

Big Mike & Booty Papas APs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm Jazz Brunch The Rookery

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Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

Daily Happy Hour; 4-7pm. 241 drafts, house wine and well drinks Guiseppi’s Pizza $1 Wells all night, The Bird

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Gals, $2 drinks all night Rivalry’s Taco Rita Nite- $2 tacos, $3 margaritas, $6 Megaritas, $4 Irish Bombs, 2-4-1 Jager Bombs Wild Wing

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

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Happy Hour prices for poker players, BJ’s Billiards Karaoke Tara’s Tavern

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Dave Bullard Band AP’s Hideaway

Trivia 8:30p Trivia Special - $1.50 PBR Pints | $4.50 PBR Pitchers 8Close Macon Mellow

The Rookery 11-1am: $2 BL bottles, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager.

$8 bottomless mugs HL, PBR, $5 carbombs, $3 Guinness The Hummingbird

SATURDAYS

Chapter 13 Wild Wing Cafe

Ill-Eagles The Hummingbird

SAT 12/3 The Wall AP’s Hideaway

Scouts, with Oh Dorian and Alec Stanley Seven 567 Gallery Stage Sincerely, Iris The Opening Act, free

TUESDAYS

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

2 for Tues- buy 8 wings and get 8 free! $2 domestic drafts Wild Wing

2-4-1 drafts Johnny’s Pizzeria

WEDNESDAYS

Country Fried Weds- $1.50 natty lites, $2 bud & bud LT drafts, $4 rodeo bombs and country fried chicken wings Wild Wing Cafe Ladies Night All Day: $1.50 House Wine, $4.50 Jager Bombs Macon Mellow

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos

Mystery Road The Opening Act, free tba The Shamrock

BJ Billiards, $3 wells and $2 domestics, shots

25% off all appetizers, Happy Hour 3-6 and 9-Cl Macon Mellow

Uncle Earl & Friends 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

SAT 11/19

Brooks Brothers The Opening Act, free

TUES 11/29

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Scott Little Band The Hummingbird Moby DIck Wild Wing Cafe

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Buy 1/Get 1 wells 8-until, Giveaways! AP’s Hideaway

Everyday, Miller Lite buckets just $12! Wild Wing

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6 domestic pitchers $2 Beers All day Everyday, Locos $10 Beer Buckets, 20’s Pub

Happy Hour Special 3pm-6pm & 9pm-Close Mellow Macon

Game Day Specials: 2 for 1 bombs and $1 domesic drafts Billy’s Clubhouse

Game Day Specials: $3.25 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Stadium Cups • $13 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Buckets Wild Wing Cafe

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$7.99 Beer buckets Giuseppi’s

$3 Margaritas, Bloody Mary's, Long Island's, Sangria's (Red or White) Happy Hour Special 9pm-Close Macon Mellow

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Live acoustic on patio, 6:309:30pm. $3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts, $13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets $3 Bloody Marys Wild Wing Cafe

$1.99 drafts, Johnny’s Pizzeria

$3 Bloody Marys Locos

$5.99 Pitchers - Trivia Johnny’s Pizzeria

The Rookery 11-1am: $2 Bud Lt bottles, $4.50 well doubles, and 2 for 1 Jager.

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Five years ago, on what would have been Duane Allman's 60th birthday, the Skydog Music Festival (60) got it's start. It continues as the annual benefit concert that celebrates the life, birthday and music of Duane Allman. "Skydog" We play the music that he played and or inspired. We give to a need that I believe he would give to today, were he alive...helping feed the poor and homeless. To date, the Festival has hosted thousands of fans, provided an enormous amount of food for the hungry, and given dozens of talented musicians a place to express the music of Skydog and his influence on them. Join your friends and neighbors at Central City Park from noon until 5pm. Admission is canned goods. Bring chairs, coolers, blankets and a smile... as Duane would say, “Please be with me.”

With opening acts; Macon’s own Oh Dorian and the Alec Stanley Band. Scouts is a quartet from Kansas City, Missouri that made a name for themselves in the region from 2007 - late 2009. After two rigorous national and multiple regional supporting tours Scouts found themselves being courted by a few labels and agencies in early 2009. These four musicians hold true to their Midwestern roots and dialect, but show a promise of appeal beyond the streets of small Midwestern cities and dismal college towns. Their music as been said to have the strength of Shoegaze icons My Bloody Valentine, the lyrical credibility of Pedro the Lion/David Bazan, and the melodic purity of ‘Clarity era’ Jimmy Eat World.

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Tuesday nights at Giuseppis, hosted by Outspoken Ent. Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) with Outspoken Entertainment., Wild Wing Cafe

Trivia every Monday night with Woody at the Backporch Lounge Tuesday night trivia with our own Jammin’ Rivalrys Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Billy’s Clubhouse

Trivia with T-Bag at Loco’s every Wednesday, 8:30pm!

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FRI, NOV 18

Fresh Heat @ AP’s Hideaway A local band playing a variety of Covers. Songs you like to sing and dance to.

Lefty Williams Band @ Wild Wing A skilled guitarist with over two decades of experience, Lefty Williams holds songcraft and musicianship at a premium. By emphasizing each equally on his ironically titled sophomore album Snake Oil, he engages and enlightens the listener. In turn, we fall for Williams’ powerful guitar licks and candid songs, often long before the origin of his nickname—he was born without a right hand—is clear. And by then, it’s just another dimension to his talent.

The Shaniqua Brown @ The Rookery Hailing from Charleston, SC The Shaniqua Brown is a high energy rock and roll outfit. Comprised of the raw guitar antics of Thomas CONcannon, the radical rhythmic stylings of D.B.squared (David Bair/Denis Blyth) and Rachel Kate Gillon with her audibly arousing voxxx boxxx wailage. Formed October 2009, The Shaniqua Brown is pretty straight forward fun, so iron your party pants & break out the bourbon.

Yacht Rock Schooners @ The Bird Yacht Rock Schooner, which will drop anchor and wow the crowds with their inimitable style. Crowd-pleasing and catchy, the soft rock covers are like musical candy, so irresistible and sugar-laden that the crowd gobbles them up and begs for more.According to their Facebook page, the Schooner’s trifecta of idols is composed of Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and Barry Gibb. The Schooner covers a wide range of artists from the same era, and we’ll tell you from experience that Hall

Rachel Farley @ Wild Wing and Oates’ “Rich Girl” brings the house down.Good-humored, but never verging on parody, these guys take it seriously and put on one of the best shows in town. This raucous group of costumed musicians commands the stage at 9 p.m. and the cover charge is $5. Jennifer Duncan

SAT, NOV 19

Session Road @ Shamrock For Middle Georgia band Session Road, the dream of making it big is a little closer after being signed by independent label, Pretty World Records. The label discovered the band during a talent showcase in December in Hawkinsville. The band, with members from Fort Valley, Macon and Mauk, has been busy, and have garnered quite a local following. Also playing Saturday, Nov 26 at AP’s.

SUN, NOV 20

Slowriter @ The Rookery Slowriter is the music of Bryan Taylor out of the ATL. Bryan toured and played guitar in The Chariot and wrote/recorded for their album 'Wars and Rumors of Wars'. slowriter recordings are recorded and produced by Ryan Boesch (Foo Fighters, Andrew WK, Eels, etc.) slowriter recordings are mixed by Ryan, Miles Walker (Ludacris, Beyonce, Rihanna, etc.), and

Session Road @ AP’s Hidden Hideaway Ralph Cacciurri (Outkast, Alicia Keys.) Interested yet? Go check them out!

WED, NOV 23

Saint Francis @ The Hummingbird Macon's Scott Baston, former frontman of nationally touring rock band Moonshine Still, has returned to the music scene he left over three years ago. Their music focuses on songwriting and instrumentation with members Jeremy Johnson, Carlos Enamorado, Rackley Davis, Mark Van Allen, Scott "Boss" Hogg.

Rachel Farley @ Wild Wing After performing upwards of 300 shows and sharing the stage with fellow country artists Luke Bryan and Brantley Gilbert, Rachel still expresses the same enthusiasm for singing live as she did at her first solo gig at age 12. This young musician’s sound combines the best aspects of contemporary country and classic rock. A rising artist we’re expecting to break thru very soon, don’t miss this show.

FRI, NOV 25

Acoustic Workshop Thanksgiving Reunion Concert @ the Cox Capitol Theatre with the Shane Bridges Band CD release Party and Hunter Price. Doors open at 7:00 – show at 8:00 – all tickets $10.

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Are you still teaching music, looks like you've recently changed jobs? I have left my previous teaching job but am still teaching some privately. With a new job, a 3 year old, a newborn, and a busy band, I decided to limit my teaching responsibilities to just a few students. What's new / up next for Saint Francis? We’re excited to head into Nashville's OmniSound Studio in early January to begin work on our second full length album with producer Joe Dinnan and his team. We also just finished up a festival run which included a headline spot at Hemlockfest as well as a performance at the Bear Creek festival in Live Oak, Florida. You guys write your own songs, what’s your favorite? My favorite song of ours is “Watermelon Man.” It tells an

extremely vivid story about the values of hard work and the importance of family and community. The lyrical content and melodic lines are also very complimentary of each other and really enhance the imagery and mood the song evokes. Name a song you've listened to in the past 24 hours? I just finished Ryan Albums new release "Ashes and Fire". I continue to be impressed with his understanding of songwriting. Great collection! Whose band t-shirt do you wear proudly? Tedo Stone! They will be performing with us for the annual Early Bird Special at the Bird on the 23rd. Recommend a band our readers must hear now? If you've yet to jump on the Mumford and Sons bandwagon, I would highly recommend that you do so. Favorite local Restaurant? The Rookery's Jerry Reed burger is HOT!!!

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“I first worked with Marty several years ago at one of his famous Late Night Jams held annually at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. We bonded immediately. You see Marty is not only an amazing musician and songwriter, but he is a damn good photographer as well. Not a whole lot of people realize that. I was honored to continue to work with Marty on Kathy Mattea's album "Cole" which he produced and Porter Wagoner's last album "Wagonmaster." I was then asked to come document and shoot Marty's last album Ghost Train. The recording took place in the famous RCA/VICTOR studios in Nashville. Ghost Train went on to win a grammy for the song “Hummingbyrd.” Marty knows what he wants out of his music, and is a complete workhorse... I don't imagine he sleeps much. I can honestly say he is one of my favorite clients to work with!” -Adam Smith

Marty Stuart So here he was again, almost four decades strong, in the very space where so many Elvis Presley smash hits were recorded as were classic sides by Charley Pride, Connie Smith, Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings, only to name a few. As the new Sugar Hill Records album title says, it’s also where the latest Marty Stuart release, Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions), had just been recorded in 2010. This Saturday Night, Marty Brings these sounds to the Cox Capitol Theatre right here in Macon Georgia. “The first recording session I ever participated in was in this room,” Marty Stuart says, looking around Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio B, “playing mandolin, in Lester Flatt’s

band, when I was 13. Lester walked over and said ‘Why don’t you handle the kick-off on this one?’ This place has a profound pedigree; it’s where so much of American music’s legacy was forged, certainly country music’s. And sonically, this is a room that welcomes music. It seemed to me that in order to authentically stage a brand new traditional country music record we should bring it home to Studio B. Even though Studio B is now regarded as a museum of sorts, I had a feeling that all it would take to bring the place to life were songs and a good band. I just happened to have both Since starting out singing gospel as a child, the bluegrass stint with Lester Flatt in the ‘70s, the six years with Johnny Cash in the ‘80s, and com-

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ing up with his smash “hillbilly rock” hits of the ‘90s, the four time GRAMMY-winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music memorabilia preservationist, stylist, designer, photographer, songwriter, all around renaissance man, charismatic force of nature, and (first of all, perhaps), leader of the extraordinary, versatile touring and recording band The Fabulous Superlatives, Marty Stuart has shown a showman’s zest for every conceivable flavor of country music. Not to mention, a missionary’s zeal for bringing the importance of the music and its themes home to long-time fans and newcomers alike. Musicologist Peter North cites, “Marty Stuart seems wrapped in his destiny at this point in time. Not only as country music’s most

notable ambassador/caretaker, but as its main archetypical crusader. He has without question evolved into one of the most important roots musicians and visionaries in America.” And Now he’s bringing all that to Macon. “I’m always on the prowl for the kinds of recordings that can inspire and potentially make a difference,” Stuart says. “What inspires me now, is traditional country music. It’s the music I most cherish, the culture in which I was raised. It’s the bedrock upon which the empire of country music is built, the empowering force that provides this genre with lasting credibility. It’s beyond trends and it’s timeless. With all that being said, I found traditional country music to be on the verge of extinction. CONTINUED PG 29 11thHourOnline.com

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he internet is a pretty amazing thing. Though that's been readily apparent since it's public introduction in the 1990's, I am still continually impressed with everything we're capable of doing online. I'm currently propped up in a cafe in Stuttgart, Germany writing this article that I'll shortly e-mail to Brad, who will add it to the paper and print it and will be readily available before I get back into the states. I checked into my international flight via my Blackberry. I'm just routinely impressed by the modern conveniences that make our lives so simple ( and occasionally quite complicated ). I started thinking about all of this when I was doing some research for my article. While waiting in the Amsterdam airport for my flight to Stuttgart (I'm visiting my brother Jordan, who was actually the original "Urban Explorer" years and years ago) I was able to see what was going on around Macon in the next two weeks. That's just pretty incredible to me, still. I've heard that the Gateway Macon party was a huge success and one of the best "get-downs" the town has seen in some time. Floco's video for "Downtown" is pretty damn cool also. Check that out when you get a moment. There's a pretty cool meeting going on Friday night that I think a decent portion of all of Macon would be interested in. Seeing that the 11th Hour is available at nearly every upstanding business in town that sells beer, chances are you're drinking one right now. And if you've refined your taste enough to get past High Life & PBR (let's face it, if we all had the money, none of us would drink these beers) this will interest you; Main Street Macon has proposed the idea of holding a beer festival in Downtown in late 2012 and they want your ideas! Make your way to Roasted Cafe on 2nd Street on Friday the 18th at 5:30pm for an open forum meeting discussing the potential festival. I can already think of a handful of people that would love to be involved with this. Think about the possibilities…. My friend Ben Eady came back to his house about a week ago after a long bike ride and between gasps to catch his breath, he told me about Blues Month at The Opening Act. Every Saturday during November, the venue is featuring a concert by regionally-based blues musicians. Brooks Brothers will be taking the stage this weekend and are sure to be a hit! If you're more into indie rock and psychedelic pop, head down to The Rookery on Sunday to see Slowriter, an Atlanta-based artist who's in the middle of his fall tour, and Cosmobunny, the most recent brainchild of dh. and Michael Collins. Everyone loves FREE music and I'm fairly sure that 99% of you love The Rookery, so no excuses!

I have a pretty farfetched plan to try to make it to as many Thanksgiving dinners as possible this year. It's got to be my favorite holiday every year and I want to share the good vibes with as many people as possible, so if you have the room for one more at your table this year, do let me know. I'll make sure to bring a dish to contribute. As long as I can remember, my family has always made a point to take the time to go around the table and each say the things that we've been most thankful for that year. Macon, we've got a lot to be thankful for and we need to take pride in that. All in all, I'd like to wish all of you a wonderful holiday and I hope the remainder of the year can be just as pleasant. If you feel like making a road trip then head up to Atlanta the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for Favorite Gentlemen Records' 2nd annual showcase and celebration, The Stuffing. The label features some of the best independent bands in the South East and has produced artists that have gotten national and international acclaim (Manchester Orchestra, O'Brother, Kevin Devine, All Get Out). Last year there were mounds of turkey sandwiches and pumpkin and cranberry popsicles for sale, plus signature drinks and one of the best photo booths I've ever been in. You can always drive home early the next morning.. You can get your December started off right with two back to back shows that I'm particularly looking forward to. On the 2nd, Grinchfinger, 1070 Scum, and Triangle Fire are all making their debut at the area's newest venue Rock Bottom, a new rock club that's opened in Warner Robins (I finally have a reason to go out there other than Strippers and the Air Museum…). Warner Robins needs a music scene just about as bad as Macon does so I really hope folks with support it. The next day, head Downtown for Macon's Christmas Parade. There are going to be a ton of events for people of all ages throughout the city that day so make sure to stay in the loop of things. I'll be bundling up and heading to The 567 that night for a great show with Scouts (Missouri), Last Year's Men (North Carolina) and Macon's own Oh Dorian and Alec Stanley Seven. I think this will be TheBlueIndian.com's last show of the

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year in the area, so I'd love to see everyone there supporting local and touring musicians. Jason Moss has put together another music fest to close out the year and so far it looks like a great lineup. Over 15 bands are set to take the stage at Central City Skatepark and best of all the Middle Georgia Derby Demons will be there showing off their skills. Up until Bragg Jam this year, I didn't know Macon had a Roller Derby team but these girls are something awesome. Even if you're a boring human being and hate live music, women on roller skates are awesome. While you still have time, head by the Museum of Arts and Sciences and check out this year's Festival of Tree's showcase. You don't have to be best friends with Mark Ballard or Neva Fickling to find the work these designers have put into their projects this year interesting. The trees have a variety of themes and come from a number of different backgrounds but most importantly, it's the Museum's largest fundraising event of the year. I think when I get back to Macon I'm going to visit Eric at The Golden Bough and check out books about Macon's history. I've always enjoyed learning about what makes a city what it is and my time in Stuttgart has made me realize that I could learn so much more about Macon. I do know that for some informational and entertaining inside fun (it's getting cold!!) stop by any of the art galleries Downtown, check out the Hay House, Cannonball House, The Sports Hall of Fame (while we've got it) or stop by any of your local bars and pubs. I'm really hoping that somewhere around town starts serving mulled wine or hot toddies. As always, if you don't like my fun, find your own and let me know. I'm always game for some sort of adventure. My brother and I are also planning on taking Brad hunting before the year's over, so expect exaggerated stories in the near future. Take care.

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MARTY STUART, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too precious to let slip away. I wanted to attempt to write a new chapter.â&#x20AC;? That new chapter is Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions) recorded in 2010, which includes such unmitigated country (and Studio B style) staples as the male-female duet (the gorgeous, heartfelt "I Run to You," written and sung with wife Connie Smith), the dramatic recitation (fittingly, as part of "Porter Wagoner's Grave," a story song written by Stuart that raises the ghost of the late, great country icon, whose final album Marty produced, in the dramatic style Porter mastered), the chugging, bluesyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and spookyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; fellow Mississippian Jimmie Rodgers-like train song "Ghost Train Four-Oh-Ten," and such steel guitar driven, hardcore heartbreak ballads such as "A World Without You," (another co-write with Connie) and "Drifting Apart." Track nine is Marty's straightforward, outspoken new salute to the "Hard Working Man." The conditions of everyday working life in the 21st century, are addressed once again, as they have needed addressing so often throughout country's history. Marty comments, "When country music is doing its job, it reports on the good, bad and indifferent of our human condition. When times are good, we have tunes to dance to; when times are tough, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to talk about it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s country music." That no-flinching directness is also front and center in the premier of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hangman,â&#x20AC;? a pointed, harrowing tale of an executioner's job and life that Stuart cowrote with Johnny Cash just four days before the Man in Black passed away. As the Ghost Train project unfolded, Stuart notes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I referred to the original blueprint of country music for the subject matterâ&#x20AC;Śthose were my standards. I wrote about love, marriage, heartaches, trains, home, work (or the lack of), vagrancy, the law, jail, rivers, death, sin, redemption, drinking and good-hearted women. Those words and melodies are wrapped around rounders, ghosts, lovesick fools, the tortured soul of a grim executioner, a wino, a preacher, the working man, rocking and rolling country boys, weary tear-stained travelers, gamblers, thugs, thieves, and the likes of me. The stories are staged from locations that vary from San Francisco to Texas, Heaven, Hell, a graveyard, hanging gallows, Nashville and on to Mississippi where all of those places somehow slowly morph into railroad tracks that disappear into the middle of nowhere. Now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my kind of story and a pretty honest reflection of the last few years of my life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pure language from the Old Testament side of country music. And according to the newspaper I read this morning, all of the above mentioned are alive and wellâ&#x20AC;Śstill valid.â&#x20AC;?

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