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• VO APRIL 22 - MAY 5, 2011
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Rick Hutto on the Smoking Ban
GREEN BEANS! FARM OFFERS NEW CSA • HISTORIC MACON 2-DAY EVENT
INSIDE. APRIL’S “GOING GREEN”
New Mulberry Market The Recycling Situation Habitat for Humanity 25th Anniv. Historic Macon Green Field Day Farm to Table Gardening Seminar
TAKE THE KIDS
Georgia State Fair kicks off April 30 with Kinchafoonee Cowboys
LOCAL VIEWS
Robert Brown’s Grab for Power Bursting the CRCT Bubble On the Corner with Chris Horne
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KNOW MACON:APRIL 21 - MAY 4, 2011 DIRECTOR OF THEATRE MACON, JIM CRISP’S FAVORITE THINGS PAGE 29
by BRAD EVANS
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y father, when asked these days how he’s doing, will say, “I’m old,” and stare off into the distance. It’s the medication that causes that stare, they say. His eyes are that crazy blue though, like the water in an abandoned kaolin mine or something, so it’s especially haunting when he just sits there and stares. Just a few years ago, he’d have told you he felt like he was 16 years old and he’d bragg about never smoking a cigarette or drinking a beer and how that contributed to his being so damn healthy, in spite of everyone else getting so damn old. A lot of good that does him now though. It was about two years ago now that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and it’s been an awful experience watching it’s progression. The tunnel keeps getting darker too, which makes it even worse. I fear that he remembers seeing his own mother tied down to the bed with pantyhose in a Bleckley County nursing home. I worry that he’s afraid it will happen to him almost as
much as I worry that it will happen to him, or to me on down the road, for that matter. When Karen from the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Georgia read my first account of dealing with this disease and tried to get me to come in, I didn’t go. I didn’t really feel like talking about it with someone I didn’t know, and how talking about it would help anyone, but me. Eventually, though, she won me over, and I sat in her office for an hour spilling my guts about what our family is going through. It was strangely comforting, maybe because she’d seen most of what I was describing before, and had answers for how to deal with it. They’ve even reached out to my mother since, which means more to me than they will ever know. On Thursday, May 5 they are bringing in Vince Gill, who’s own family has dealt with Alzheimer’s, to the Macon City Auditorium. Their biggest fundraiser of the year, I encourage all of you to buy a ticket and donate to this cause.
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A MUSICAL CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF LEGENDARY ALLMAN BROTHERS ROADIE “RED DOG”
The friends and family of Joseph “Red Dog” Campbell are hosting a musical memorial weekend to honor and celebrate his life. On Friday, April 22, at the Cox Capitol Theatre, there will be a ceremony honoring Red Dog’s Marine Corps service followed by a night of music in tribute to his life-long passion for music and his selfless contribution and service to the The Allman Brothers Band. Featured performers include Truffleina, Xavii, Paul Hornsby, Bonnie Bramlett and more. On Saturday, April 23 the tribute will continue at The Big House Museum with an afternoon of more music and a special evening concert by Col. Bruce Hampton (pictured). Net proceeds to benefit The Estate of Joseph Lawrence "Red Dog" Campbell and Pine Pointe Hospice, Macon, GA. Entry to The Big House Museum on Saturday is $10, however, presenting your ticket stub from the concert at the Cox Capitol Theatre on Friday will give you free admission until 5 pm, and $10 admission after for the evening concert.
GA STATE FAIR APRIL 30 - MAY 8
HAY HOUSE PRESENTS 18TH ANNUAL MACON GARDENS, MANSIONS AND MOONLIGHT
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nchanting Secret Gardens and delightful Moonlight Tours await your discovery during Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight. Recently named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, this premier home and garden event, now in its 18th year, will be hosted by Hay House April 29-May 1, 2011 in historic Macon, Georgia. During the event weekend, tickets will be for sale under the large white tent on the grounds of Hay House. All sales are final. Orders placed after April 20 will be available for pick-up at Hay House during the event. Amble at your leisure through blooming private gardens in the Ridge Avenue area during the ever-popular Secret Garden Tour. One of the highlights will be the garden and outdoor living area of Mrs. Tyler Garland, Event Chair for 2011. On Friday and Saturday evenings,
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the Moonlight Tour offers guests romantic garden strolls at twilight and visits to home interiors as well. During the weekend, ticket holders will receive a complimentary tour of Hay House, the Italian Renaissance Revival mansion (1855-59). This National Historic Landmark is renowned for its decorative arts and technological innovations, such as indoor plumbing, a speaker tube system, heating and ventilation systems. You will not want to miss seeing the newly restored Dining Room and Living Room during your visit!
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS, 4PM MONDAY, MAY 2 NICK MALLOY BAND AND BACK CITY WOODS 6PM TUESDAY, MAY 3 FRANCAR’S WING EATING CONTEST, 7PM THE KEY IN CONCERT, 8PM THURSDAY, MAY 5 JJ WEEKS IN CONCERT, 7PM SATURDAY, MAY 7 MACON BACON & KAZOO FESTIVAL, 12PM
The things making our world just a little bit better | by brad evans
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist J.R. Moehringer's The Tender Bar is worth a read. The book centers around being brought up in a neighborhood bar by a bunch of regulars in his hometown of Manhasset, Long Island. Not only does it signify the importance of a good tavern, but also the men that occupy them. I’ve also been reading 1776 by David McCullough, which is pretty amazing. I had no idea we were such a rag tag bunch when we defeated the British and won our Independence. One of George Washington’s big things was rolling barrels filled with dirt down upon the enemy. We just didn’t have the gunpowder. I also read a GREAT article about the resurgence of Wildlife and Fauna amidst the absence of humans in Chernobyl by Henry Shukman in the March issue of Outside
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FREE Garden Market! Nestled among historic magnolias and camellias, the Garden Market returns to the beautiful lawn of Hay House in the heart of downtown Macon. Browse charming vendor booths for flowering plants and trees, perennials, garden and patio accessories, birdhouses, home accents, and much more! Garden Market Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 am 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm. Secret Garden Tour $15 in advance/$20 day of. Friday, April 29, 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, April 30, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, May 1, 1 pm – 5 pm Moonlight Tour - $15 April 29-30, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
The Georgia State Fair is operated by the Exchange Club of Macon, in which all of their proceeds go to middle Georgia charities. 2011 festivites kick-off April 30th at 8am with a 5k road race, and the fair gates open at noon. Don’t miss the Kinchafoonee Cowboys in concert at 4pm. This is the fair’s first year to be held in the spring and it’s 151st event. Week long festivites for the whole family include a clown circus, ultimate dog show, family-friendly concerts and of course, rides and games galore. Some highlights of the week include:
Magazine. Speaking of Outside magazine, we hosted Alex Carver in our home this past weekend. He’s been a travel writer for Outside, The New York Times and now he was in Macon, GA on behalf of Southern Living, doing a piece on local juke joint, Adam’s Lounge, opened in 1947, my favorite bar in the world. We also hit the Midtown Key Club, who’s lights kept going out every sixteen seconds. It got crazy.
When reality television first hit the airwaves I thought it was stupid. And I believe a lot of it still is. I’ve never watched American Idol or Survivor or Dancing with the Stars or The Bachelor. But I can’t get enough of shows like Swamp People, Son’s of Guns, American Pickers, Shark Men, Ax Men and the like. Maybe I’m just eaten up with manly but these shows show a different side to the kind of people I appreciate most of all.
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Thur April 21 This day in history: (1564) the great English
dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is
Third Thursday in Mercer Village Join Francar's Buffalo Wings, Jittery Joe's Coffee, Ingleside Village Pizza, Rodeo Beach Outfitters and Barnes & Noble at Mercer for a party in Mercer Village every third Thursday of the month. The Mercer Village merchants will offer food and drink specials. Mixed drinks, live music, Macon Money and participating Shoplocalmacon.com businesses will also be on hand. Street closed from 5-10 pm and party from 6-9pm.
Fri April 22 This day in history: (1564) the great English
dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is
Earth Day screening of WALL-E at 8:00pm on Coleman Hill. Presented by College Hill Corridor Alliance and MaGa. Free event, bring blankets, chairs, picnic and enjoy!
Musical Celebration honoring “Red Dog” at the Cox Capitol Theatre 7:30pm: Color Guard ceremony, 8pm Musical tribute featuring Trufflelina, Xavii, The Lefty Collins Band, Bonnie Bramlett, Dustin McCook, Paul Hornsby, Plus very special guests. Tickets on sale now at Coxcapitoltheatre.com or at the box office 478-257-6391. $20 general Admission, $12 admission if under 21 years of age. Keep your ticket stub to receive free admission to the Big House Museum on Saturday.
Sat April 23 This day in history: (1564) the great English
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity’s 25th Anniversary celebration Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates 25 years of eliminating substandard housing in the community and has helped to serve 75 families since their chartering in 1986. If you picked up a hammer, got your hands dirty, counted inventory, helped in the office, served on a committee or the board, you have been part of our ministry and are a member of our volunteer corps, they want to thank you. Homecoming celebration takes place 5p-7p May 7, 2011, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 565 Wimbish Rd., Macon.
Go Green by shopping at Habitat’s ReStore
Are you looking for a place to find things for your house at a great deal? Would you like to find somewhere to donate your old cabinets or light fixtures? The ReStore is now is at 690 Holt Avenue. We are open for business on: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The store features new and used home improvement and decorator supplies. Products come from local stores, contractors and homeowners who have items they no longer need. All profits from the store will help Macon Area Habitat for Humanity build more houses for families in need in our community.
dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon.
who were living extraordinary lives during some of the most divisive times in our nation’s history. It is a story of real people and real events – a Georgia History story. Admission prices: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors and AAA, $3 Students (including college with ID), age 4 and under FREE.
Tubman African American Museum will celebrate the 15th Annual Pan African Festival This year’s event is jam
Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight presented by Hay House.
packed with activities and entertainment (music, dance, food, film, art, and a Children’s Village) the entire family can enjoy. Tattnall Square Park (Sat 11:00 am-9:00 pm; Sun 1:00 pm-7:00pm) Enjoy a weekend in the park with the whole family! Local artists take to the streets the form of song, music, dance and much more. Performers in every genre of music from gospel to R&B take to the stage. Vendors provide unique items and exquisite culinary treats.
Dog” Campbell, 2321 Vineville Avenue, Macon Doors open at 9am, Admission $7 or free with concert ticket until 5pm. 7 pm - special performance by Col. Bruce Hampton, $10 admission
Sun May 1 This day in history: (1564) the great English
An Evening with Comedian Jerry Farber at the Cox Capitol Theatre Atlanta’s Favorite Entertainer. Doors at 7:00 p.m. / Show at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show.
Middle Ga Bulldog Club presents an evening with UGA coaches Richt and Fox, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Walnut Creek Shooting Preserve, 271 Stagecoach Road. Social & BBQ at 6 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. $20 per person (under 18 admitted for free).
Fri April 29 This day in history: (1564) the great English
dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon.
International City School of Ballet presents Carnivale di Venezia & Colors, Moods and Movement, which will take place May 1st, at 4:00PM at the Grand Opera House. Carnivale di Venezia is an original ballet choreographed by innovative Artistic Director, Georne Aucoin. Enjoy the thrilling music and stunning ballet that will sweep you away into a jovial Carnival in Venice, Italy. You will be entertained by Jesters, Tarantellas, Statuettes, and mystified by the Mistress of the Gondoliers who will take you into a brilliant fantasy. After this, dancers will throw you into a vibrant world of color, showing off their skill in modern dance, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Tickets: $20 adults | $15 children | 3 and under free.
Tues May 3 This day in history: (1564) the great English
dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon.
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The Cannonball House Presents “A SUITCASE IN GEORGIA” at 1:00 p.m.
The Color Purple at the Grand Opera House is a landmark theatrical event, a celebra-
Speaker, Jennifer O’Kelley, will deliver an exciting talk which centers on a suitcase full of 19th century letters that she found in the basement of her house in Macon, Georgia. It holds stories of heroes, heroines, rascals and scalawags – people
tion of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous Grammy-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THECOLOR PURPLE captures the hearts of young and old, and unites audiences in a community of joy. 7:30pm. $45-$49.
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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. Annual Winter Arts Festival at Middle Georgia Art Association. Multi-artist show thru March 12. Tuesday – Friday, Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon to 3 p.m. Free. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.
Macon Arts Gallery “Cracked Pots” thru April 30th in The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance. Cracked forms and crackle glazed ceramics by Meg Campbell, Bridget Fox, Joan Hatcher, Roger Jamison and more. 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.
April 21 – May 14 - Senior Studio Art Major’s Exhibition Opening reception: Thursday April 21, 6 – 7:30 PM Wesleyan College, Porter Fine Arts Bldg. Gallery hours: M-F 1 PM – 5 PM. Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students majoring in studio art. Free and open to the public.
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. La Galerie is an art gallery across from the Cox Capitol Theatre open each Friday from 6:30-10 pm or later. 391 Second St, Downtown Macon. 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
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. Out of China thru May 1, Chinese export porcelains have captured the fancy of connoisseurs and collectors for centuries.Museum of Arts & Sciences. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Admission $4 - $8. 477.3232. 4180 Forsyth Rd.
Women of Rock in the Round at the Cox Capitol Theatre Caroline Aiken Diane Durrett Donna Hopkins. Chris Hicks opens Doors at 7:00 p.m. / Show at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show.
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18th annual event. Free Garden Market. Secret Garden Tour: April 29 & 30: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and May 1, 1 - 5 p.m. $15 - $20. Moonlight Tour: April 29 & 30, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $15. Free Garden Seminars by James T. Farmer, III. From Garden to Kitchen to Table, April 30, 11 a.m. 478.742.8155. 934 Georgia Ave.
Col. Bruce Hampton in Concert at The Big House in honor of the life “Red
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ONGOING
Alzheimer's Association presents Vince Gill in Concert at Macon City Auditorium, 7:30 pm. Floor seats $75, balcony seats $30, all seats reserved. Purchase in person at Coliseum Box Office or TicketMaster Outlet.
Fri May 6 This day in history: (1564) the great English
dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is
RAW Wrestlemania Revenge Tour at Macon Centreplex Arena. Eight huge
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., $3.50 ages 4-17. Featuring Pilar Wilder and Hayiya Dance Theatre.
WWE matches, three championships on the line! Live event hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. Roster includes John Cena, The Viper Randy Orton, The Miz, King Sheamus, CM Punk and more. Tickets range from $15 - $60, Macon Centreplex, ticketmaster 800745-3000.
March 25 – April 30: Civil War Exhibit at Georgia Children's Museum. GCM welcomes another temporary exhibit this month as we explore part of our country’s history during one of its darkest hours. This exhibit also features fun filled activities and crafts to compliment. Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 478.755.9539. GeorgiaChildrensMuseum.com. 370 Cherry St.
Annual Ga Children’s Museum Benefit It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere… 5:00pm-
museum hours
11:00pm GCM’s 3rd annual fundraiser is here again and it’s definitely 5 o’clock and time to leave the kids at home and come out & PARTY! Great music, seafood buffet, “staycation” and vacation themed silent auction, as well as beer, wine & margaritas that is available all night as we party in the streets of downtown Macon’s Cherry Street Plaza. Music by Loose Skrews, Buffet catered by Good to Go.
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.
Sat May 7 Book Launch and Signing of Dr. R. Kirby Godsey's new book, Is God a Christian? (Mercer University Press; May 2011). 4 PM Book Signing at Barnes and Noble
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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.
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.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun. Admission $8, children 4-16 $3.50.
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WEEKEND IN THE PARK 15TH PAN-AFRICAN FESTIVAL Enjoy a weekend with family at Tattnall Square Park 11am-9pm.Local artists take to the streets in the form of song, music, dance and much more. Kids can enjoy the free Childrens VIllage, a world of their own to enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, story time and more. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 MEET UGA COACHES RICHT AND FOX Bulldog Road Tour with Coach Richt and Coach Fox 6:00pm 9:00pm Location: Walnut Creek Shooting Preserve, 271 Stagecoach Road. Social & BBQ at 6 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. $20 per person (under 18 admitted for free).
Road GEORGIA BULLDOG Tour Come meet head football
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Creek Shooting Preserve Location: Walnut 271 Stagecoach Road
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MAY 7 - SECOND SATURDAY AT THE GA CHILREN’S MUSEUM 10:30 am -2:30 pm. Free event for families. 370 Cherry St. JUNE 6 - REGISTER NOW FOR 25TH ANNUAL GAUDET ALL-STAR BASEBALL CAMP Two camp sessions open to all Bibb County students and the surrounding area. Over 400 kids attended in 2010. Registration forms at all area Krogers and Ga Sports Hall of Fame. This is a free event at Luther Wiliams Field. KITES 4 CANCER has been started by a 4 year old little girl here in middle Georgia that wants to collect kites for kids battling Cancer. In partnership with Jays Hope we are collecting kites through May 1. If you are interested, you can drop it off at the Jays Hope office in Macon.
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Beans! Farm CSA now accepting signups for spring crop
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heir goal is to provide the community with fresh produce while earning enough to sustain their families, so friends, Kim Kelly and Kimberly Bass, found an acre of land to rent way out in the boondocks and began to work the land. A year later, while only one of them can sustain her family through the farm, the demand for local grown organic produce is growing exponentially and the two farmers find themselves looking for five acres in order to grow their CSA (Community Sustained Agriculture). With the guidance of D&A Farm owner Steve Dentoski, Kelly, who has worked on Pennsylvania farms since the age of 12, learned how to farm in Georgia. Meanwhile, Bass’s knowledge of growing herbs and flowers compliments Kelly’s expertise. “We try to confuse the bugs,” Bass said. “By planting cucumbers amid other ‘smelly’ plants (like marigolds), the bugs can’t find or eat up our crop.” It’s a family endeavor that allows Kelly’s young son to learn alongside Bass’s school aged boy how to care for the plants and it encourages them to eat healthy. As they pulled new potatoes from the ground, the women were excited to have the boys eat the raw produce. Each boy hesitantly took a bite and grimaced at the texture and taste. They understand the importance of trying new things even if they end up disliking the taste. “I’ve always been interested in organic food,” Kelly said. “It’s important to provide my son diverse vegetables and foods.” And she wants to help the community learn to eat healthy, too. Beans!Farm offers produce to the community via two channels: CSA and local farmers markets. Over the last twenty years, CSAs have grown in popularity allowing consumers to buy local, seasonal food from a local farmer. Members sign up with Beans!Farm to receive weekly boxes of vegetables and other products. For 10 weeks of varied produce, the member pays $200 up front and receives $20 worth of produce each week. On a set day, time and location, customers stop by to pick up their goodies, often finding a surprise or two among their expected products. The spring boxes include greens, sprouts, onions, baby potatoes, carrots, radishes and more. Later in the season, they plan to include tomatoes, green peppers, squash and blueberries. Each week, one food item is included among the produce: wheat bread, jellies, jams, honey and perhaps even cupcakes from a local baker. There are only a few spaces left for the spring produce CSA and customers are taken on a first come, first served basis. Sign-ups are also being accepted for the next 10 week session of the CSA. Interested customers can sign up by visiting the website at www.beansfarm.org. CSA hopefuls, who do not make the sign-up before it is closed for the spring session, are not totally out of luck. Beans!Farm also sells produce at area farmers markets. “We participate in three
“My favorite thing in the world to do is grow mushrooms. I’m enamored with how to grow them, it’s an exact science…like magic!” said Kim Kelly. She sold this mushroom at the Mulberry Street Market. CLASSES: - Sprouts, Shoots, Micro-greens 5/7 10 a.m. $20 – take home a flat of greens - Growing Oyster Mushrooms 5/28, 10 a.m. $30 – students take home large oyster mushroom culture
According to this duo, the demand for locally grown produce is greater than the number of farmers who participate and customers should be aware that not all farmers markets are equal. “We only participate in markets that limit vendors to those who grow their own produce. While other markets allow vendors to come from other states to sell their produce, we prefer to participate in markets that provide consumers the freshest produce possible,” Kelly said. ”Beans!Farm produce can be found at Mulberry Street Farmers Market, on Wednesday evenings, and at Wesleyan Market, the 2nd Saturday of each month (except during the winter). They also participate in the International City’s Farmers Market in Warner Robins on Thursdays from 2 – 6 p.m. Beans!Farm also provides classes for individuals. In May, they are offering two classes on growing mushrooms and greens. For more information about Beans!Farm or for CSA sign-up, visit their website at www.beansfarm.org. JENNY MURR
TWO-DAY MACON EARTH DAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY, APRIL 23 PIC GREEN FIELD DAY OFFERS FREE GREEN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Historic Macon will host the second annual Preservation Is Conservation (PIC) Green Field Day Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central City Park to give Middle Georgians a chance to learn how to reduce their carbon footprint and save money in the process. Vendors will display green products and ideas. Local produce will be for sale by local farmers. Recyclable art activities will be offered for children and they can also pot their own plants at a potting shed. where children can pot their own plants, music and food. PIC Green visitors are invited to bring a plant from their yard or garden to swap for another plant at a booth manned by area master gardeners. The Ocmulgee National Monument will give away trees at its booth. Riverside Ford will display hybrid cars. Macon artist and designer Mark Ballard will emcee the PIC Green event and judge a “green” egg decorating contest for children and adults in four age categories. He will also present egg and other decorating tips. Music and food will also be available during the day. Speakers and demonstrations on gardening will be offered from 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. City of Macon Forester Randell Hunt will demonstrate the correct way to plant a tree. Mercer University Associate Professor of Biology Heather Bowman-Cutway will speak about backyard composting; Karol Kelly, Bibb County Extension agent, will discuss raised bed gardening. PIC Green is part of Macon Earth Day activities Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23 planned by 13 Middle Georgia organizations to draw attention to conservation and concern for the environment.The organizations include Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation
Department, Macon Tree Commission, Bibb County Cooperative Extension Service, NewTown Macon, Historic Macon Foundation, Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia, Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition, the Ocmulgee National Monument, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon Film Festival and the College Hill Alliance. “All of these organizations hope partnering will help increase awareness for green initiatives,” said Historic Macon Foundation Executive Director Josh Rogers. “Macon’s future is dependent on our citizens getting serious about sustainability,” Rogers said. “It is our responsibility to preserve the environment and community we love so that we can in turn share it with future generations.” Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition and Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition will host the official kickoff Friday, April 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Ocmulgee National Monument, where there will be free tree giveaways and offer tours at the free event. Parks and Rec also will host an “Earth Day Fitness Walk and Talk” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Gateway Park, Otis Redding entrance. It will include a community walk along the river, health and wellness checks, nutrition tips and a bike vendor giving cycling tips. 11thHourOnline.com
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MACON’S LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE THUR 4/21
Open Mic Night Billy’s Clubhouse Open Mic Night The Hummingbird Travis & Bravis Wild Wing Cafe
FRI 4/22
B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Keith & JP Billy’s Clubhouse
Musical Celebration in honor of Red Dog Cox Capitol Theatre Josh Kirkland Band The Hummingbird Project 77 Rivalry’s Sports Bar Deepwell The Rookery
Husky Burnett The Shamrock
MON 4/25
Nathan Garrett 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive
TUES 4/26
CJ Warren 9-11 20’s Pub Jim Cable Johnny’s Pizzeria
B Keith Williams The Shamrock
WED 4/27
Rea Rea and Calvin Backporch Lounge
Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm
THUR 4/28 Open Mic Billy’s Clubhouse
BASSFACE event Asylum - DSEL
Josh Daniels Band The Hummingbird Jeff Hilyer Wild Wing Cafe
Free Lance Ruckus Wild Wing Cafe
FRI 4/29
SAT 4/23
Chris Bartlett Billy’s Clubhouse
Matt Moncrief Billy’s Clubhouse
Live Music Friends II,Warner Robins Big Bird Bash The Hummingbird
Big Mike & Booty Papas Rivalry’s Sports Bar What the Folk The Rookery
Jason Hobbs & Friends The Shamrock
Sirius Glory & Soulshakers 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive
T Bird & the Breaks The Hummingbird Soulshine Rivalry’s Sports Bar John French The Rookery
Jason Brunner Band The Shamrock Gunshy Wild Wing Cafe
Nick Malloy Band Wild Wing Cafe
SAT 4/30
SUN 4/24
Big Mike & the Booty Papas The Hummingbird
Open Mic Locos Grill & Pub
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John Meyer Billy’s Clubhouse
The Looters Rivalry’s Sports Bar
Brian Lee & the Family Band Walden/Weatherford wedding throwdown, Rookery Kinchafoonee Cowboys Ga State Fair, 4pm Fairweather Pilot The Shamrock Radio Cult Wild Wing Cafe
SUN 5/1
Open Mic Locos Grill & Pub Scott Pallot Wild Wing Cafe
MON 5/2
CJ Warren 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Back City Woods Ga State Fair, 6p
TUES 5/3
B Keith Williams The Shamrock The Key Ga State Fair, 6p Jim Cable Johnny’s Pizzeria
WED 5/4
Rea Rea and Calvin Backporch Lounge 2 Finger Jester Ga State Fair, 8p
DRINK SPECIALS/ SPECIAL EVENTS MONDAYS
The Rookery 11-1am: $2 Bud Lt bottles, $4.50 well doubles, and 2 for 1 Jager.
$1 beers 4-7p, $5 Domestic Pitchers, Locos
BJ Billiards, $3 wells and $2 domestics, shots
Happy hour til 9pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub Daily Happy Hour; 4-7pm. 241 drafts, house wine and well drinks Guiseppi’s Pizza 2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar $1 Wells all night, The Bird Happy Hour open to close Rivalry’s Sports Bar
1/2 off salads! $2 house vodka Wild Wing Cafe
Service Industry Night 6PM-Close: 2 for $10 Jager Bombs; $3 House Margaritas; $3 3 Olives Vodka; $2 select Pints Macon Mellow BOGO drafts & house wine Kem’s/Holiday Inn N.
TUESDAYS
Trivia: $1.50 PBR Pints, $4.50 Pitchers, $2 Blue Moon & Yuengling Macon Mellow $1beers 4-7p, Locos
Plethora Loco’s
Gals, $2 drinks all night Rivalry’s Beer pong: $2 pitchers for teams, $1.50 wine for ladies, $3 wells, $3 Ritas Macon Mellow Taco Rita Nite- $2 tacos, $3 margaritas, $6 Megaritas, $4 Irish Bombs Wild Wing $4 Jager Bombs! Locos
FRIDAYS
Happy Hour prices for poker players, BJ’s Billiards
$2 pints of Mellow Blonde, $2.25 PBR Tall Boys Mellow Macon BOGO house wine, $5 Pitchers Kem’s/Holiday Inn N.
SATURDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Country Fried Weds- $1.50 natty lites, $2 bud & bud LT drafts, $4 rodeo bombs and country fried chicken wings Wild Wing Cafe
8-9pm: Free cocktails and Miller High Life Draft, Kaos Macon
Matt Moncrief, Chris Bartlett, Nick Malloy El Azteca
Ladies Night: 20’s Pub
2-4-1 drafts Johnny’s Pizzeria
2 for Tues- buy 8 wings and get 8 free! $2 domestic drafts Wild Wing
CINCO DE MAYO
Gringo Grande The Hummingbird
45¢ wings, BOGO drafts, $2 mart. Kem’s/Holiday Inn N.
The Rookery 11-1am: $2 BL bottles, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager.
BOGO Whiskey, 1/2 price wine Kem’s/Holiday Inn N.
JJ Weeks Band Ga State Fair, 7p
$1.99 drafts, Johnny’s Pizzeria
$5 Pitchers, $2 Margaritas Kem’s/Holiday Inn N.
Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm Wartown Wild Wing Cafe
THURSDAYS
$1.50 Domestics Locos
Ladies night, free wells for the gals The Hummingbird 2-4-1 all drinks, Bottoms Ups
Hippy Chick Night 6PM-Close: $1.50 House Wine & $4.50 Jager Mellow Mushroom $5.99 Pitchers - Trivia Johnny’s Pizzeria
Everyday, Miller Lite buckets just $12! Wild Wing Latino Night! Mambo’s
$10 Beer Buckets, 20’s Pub $2 pints, $3 wells, $3 Ritas Mellow Macon
$4 Firefly cocktails, $3 20oz. domestics Wild Wing Cafe
SUNDAYS
$10 beer buckets, 20’s Pub
$7.99 Beer buckets Giuseppi’s $3 Wells, Ritas & $2 select pints Macon Mellow
Live acoustic on patio, 6:309:30pm. $2.50 Miller Lt & Coors Lt Bottles $3 Bloody Marys Wild Wing Cafe Lady’s Hour 7:30-8:30pm. Gals enjoy $1 Wells/Domestics BJ’s Billiards $3 Bloody Marys Locos
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DANCE PARTY / DJ Latino Night! Free salsa lessons. Mambo’s Bar & Grill
Thursday - Saturday at downtown’s newest college hotspot, Bottom’s Up
Macon’s newest dance club, Element open Wed-Sat! DJ Tremendous, Macon’s best dance party at Club Kaos Fri & Sat.
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Bragg Jam Presents... Virgin Records recording artists the Constellations are bringing their Atlantabased, eight-piece, highenergy show filled with funky beats, stylized grooves and sexy backup singers for an unforgettable night of sounds that has been described as Beck at his funkiest, INXS at their most innovative and 50s big band at their most daring. Listed as one of Spin magazine’s “Top 50 Must Hear Bands,” the Constellation’s debut album Southern Gothic features cameos from Asher Roth and Cee-Lo. Their record has also been featured on CW's "Vampire Diaries" and NBC's "Perfect Couples." Charleston, S.C., natives All Get Out make a triumphant return to Macon to get the party started. Doors @ 9. 382 2nd Street / Downtown Macon, $8 adv / $ 10 door. FYI: This is a non-smoking, all ages show. Bring the whole family.
The Athens boys kick off the opening of the Spring debut of the Georgia State Fair at 4pm. The Kinchafoonee Cowboys have released four studio albums. The first, Sowega, was recorded in Athens, GA in 1991 at Saturn Recording Studio. (These first two albums are now sold together as a compilation called 1991-1994). Their third "selftitled" album, Kinchafoonee, was recorded at Maxwell Sound in Athens, GA in 1998. In 2001, Sic 'em Dawgs was released as a single. Cowboy Ways: Live at the Georgia Theatre 2005 is their latest release. It has been receiving extremely high praise from old and new fans alike. Later in the week, don’t miss Mercer’s own, The Key, taking the stage on Tuesday night, May 3. theKeys many musical influences are blended in a sound that while adding its own flavor reminiscent of the late-90’s alternative era. Winner of the statewide “All Access Music Search” presented by the Georgia Lottery in January 2011.
The Constellations @ Capitol Theatre
Kinchafoonee Cowboys @ Ga State Fair
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Wed,Thursday & Sat, 8p, 20’s Pub
Thursdays with Brad “the Man in the Box” at Rivalry’s
New to Tuesdays! Karaoke with Mitch The Hummingbird, 8p Wednesdays with Mitch Kersey from 9p-1a at BJ Billiards Every Wednesday with DKH, Macon Shroom
Every Friday & Saturday, Friends Bar & Grill, Macon
Karaoke with DJ Dale, 9pm Friends II in Warner Robins Sundays with Brad, 9pm The Backporch Lounge
TRIVIA
NOW TUESDAYS: Hardest Trivia in Macon 7-9pm at BJs Billiards Wednesdays, Johnny’s Pizzeria Wednesday nights at Guiseppis, hosted by Outspoken Ent.
Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) with Outspoken Entertainment., Wild Wing Cafe Tuesday night trivia with our own Jammin’ Rivalrys Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Billy’s Clubhouse
Trivia with Jacob at Loco’s every Wednesday, Big payouts!
Every Wednesday at The Rookery, compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.
Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock
POKER
Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar Nightly Poker 8p, BJ Billiards
Sat 2p,Wed 7p, Billy’s Clubhouse Texas Hold ‘Em Sundays 3pm, & Mondays 7pm, 20’s Pub Thursdays 7:30pm. Friends II in Warner Robins
TRUFFLEINA @ CAPITOL THEATRE
T BIRD & THE BREAKS @ THE BIRD
FRI. APRIL 22
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Trufflelina, Xavii, The Lefty Collins Band, Bonnie Bramlett, Dustin McCook, Plus very Special Guests at the Capitol Theatre. Musical Tribute at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 General Admission / $12 (under 21. There will be a ceremony honoring "Red Dog's" Marine Corps service followed by a night of music in tribute to his life-long passion for music and his selfless contribution and service to The Allman Brothers Band. Net proceeds to benfit The Estate of Joseph Lawrence "Red Dog" Campbell and Pine Pointe Hospice, Macon, GA.
Nominated as Macon’s Best singer Songwriter for as long as we have had the reade’s choice awards, there is a reason locals flock to hear this guy. He’s a talented picker, a fantastic singer, and he’s got real soul seeping out from him. Don’t miss it.
A Musical Tribute featuring
Josh Kirkland Band @ The Bird
Josh Kirkland was selected as one of the Top 5 Finalists in the worldwide "Blues Idol" competition in 2005. Kirkland's first studio release "Blues Fallin' Down Like Rain" is a six string odyssey, full of searing guitar riffs & soulful deep southern rooted vocals. You hear all of the influences, but there is more. Josh has evolved his own distinctive style. Truly, Kirkland is the type of player that has to be seen to be believed.
Free Lance Ruckus @ Wild Wing
Free Lance Ruckus is more than just a band. It's a cause...a call for all music lovers to take back the airwaves and save REAL music. Originality is flat-out unacceptable to the corporations that run the music industry. Through their careless attempt to sell anything to everyone, these ravenous corporate pigs are draining the pool of creativity and killing true artistic expression. All that we are left with is plastic music for a plastic world. Lance Ruckus represents the real side of music. Lance was out there doing his part to fight this corruption by pouring out his soul into every song he wrote. He played with passion. He sang for the love of singing. His performance had the ability to open minds and touch hearts.
Matt Moncrief @ Billy’s Clubhouse
Big Bird Bash @ The Hummingbird
12:00pm- Barry Darnell and Mobile Slim Band 1:15pm- Louise Warren 2:00pm- The Vineyard 3:15pm- Acoustica 4:00pm- Fatty & The Fast Fingers 5:15pm- Sterling Waite 6:00pm- Broken Bootstraps 7:15pm- Chelsea Hughes 8:00pm- The Dirty Sound Professors 9:15pm- Blaine Umbaugh & Damien Morris 10:00pm- MAGTARD 11:45pm- Gringo Grande If there isn’t something in there you can hang your hat on, then don’t even bother coming out the 23rd. The last big Bird Bash was huge, this one won’t be any different. $10 admission.
Big Mike & Booty Papas @ Rivalry’s
They have 3 CDs, were nominated for 2 Grammy's in 1998 (first round). They play 260300 dates a year and have played with or opened for acts such as Johnny Winter, Bob Dylan, Jr. Walker, Government Mule, Warren Haynes, Steve Morse, Les Dudeck, Jimmy Hall, Ronnie Hammond & The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Wet Willie, & Dr. Hook. They have songs released on The Learning Channel, Food Nation with Bobby Flay on the Food Network. These guys know how to play all your favorites, and they play them well.
NICK MALLOY @ WILD WING
Nick Malloy Band @ Wild Wing
Born and raised in Macon, Nick Malloy has been playing the bars since the age of fifteen. In March of 2010, Malloy spent time in the studio in Nashville, Tennessee, recording a five song CD that has already caught the attention of big time country artists like Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean. The five tunes were recorded at County Q Studios and were produced by Macon native, Brian Layson (who currently plays lead guitar for Dierks Bentley). With his new CD ready to go, Malloy & his band has been hitting the road hard in hopes of winning over new fans and becoming the next big thing!
FRI. APRIL 29
Sirius Glory & Soulshakers @ 20’s Pub
Freddie King, Sirius Glory, Carey Bell, Big Walter Horton, Howlin' Wolf, Junior Wells, Little Walter songs, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Mother's Finest, are just a few of the influences of this blues band from Dublin. You won’t be able to stop dancing. Seriously.
T Bird & the Breaks @ The Bird
The core of this band of musical miscreants consists of Tim Crane on vocals and piano and an unstoppable rhythm section consisting of longtime partner in crime Sammy Patlove on drums and Cody Furr on bass. Johnny “Too Bad” Allison and Sasha Ortiz, on guitar and vocals, add the icing on the red velvet cake. With a sound that pulls from the origins of hip hop, the alleyways of the Crescent City, the grease and grime of an old-school soul review, and all seven of the deadly sins, the Breaks have developed into a locomotive; slowly pumping across America, leaving crowds drenched with sweat and walking funny the next morning.
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Josh Kirkland Big Bird Bash SAT. APRIL 23
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FRI. APRIL 29
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don't think I've ever been as worn out as I was by the time Sunday came around. Last week was one of the most amazing weeks I've had since I moved to Macon 12 years ago, so a sincere thanks to everyone who made that happen. Fortunately for all of us, things aren't slowing down these next two weeks so pay attention. You can bet that I'll be at the Cox Capitol Friday night for the Red Dog Memorial Concert to pay respects to Clark and his family and honor a true Maconite. Saturday night we'll see the return of Hummingbird's Big Bird Bash. Last time it was 10+ bands, drink specials, and meat-on-a-stick from the fine people at Lemongrass and from what I've heard its going to be better. Bands start playing at noon, so call in sick to work and get downtown for the good times. Gringo Grande and MagTard are among a slew of other bands and solo artists. A few blocks up the street at the Cox Capitol the folks at Bragg Jam Presents are hosting Atlanta "supergroup" The Constellations and one of Macon's favorite touring acts, All Get Out for a night of raucous and southern psychedelic sounds. Either way, these are two shows that I've been very excited about for a long time. If you really want to get in on the action, just buy tickets to both and walk back and forth all night. That would be nearly 14 bands for 20 bucks. I can't think
This seventeen year old has had roles in everything from Beowulf to DisneyMania, now he talks about getting the call of his life, to play Seth Clearwater in Twilight!
LISTEN UP TO BOOBOO STEWART There is a 100% chance that you are tired of questions about your name. But where did it come from. Yeah I know, I know. It’s actually a nickname. My mom started calling me Booboo when I was a baby. And it’s just one of those things that stuck. I just had to grow to like it, you know. Tell us about your character, Seth, in the Twilight series. He’s sort of a peacemaker right. Yeah, he’s sort of the “Can’t we all just get along, guy.” He’s the only friend of both vampires and wolves, so it’s a unique character because he straddles both of those worlds. It’s a lot of fun.
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of too many better ways to spend my money. Rest up Sunday, shake off your hangovers and wash the cigarette smell out of your clothes (seems like it won't be around too much longer) then head down to Rookery for their weekly jam sessions. (It's free). On the following Monday one of the loudest bands I have ever heard in Macon will be playing what is possibly Macon's smallest venue. Noiserock band Redemer (Chicago) invades the Golden Bough alongside Art Pinsof and Teaadora. Redemer was captivating to say the least last time I saw them. If you've haven't made it to the bookstore for one of Macon Noise's shows, get your life together and be there at 10pm. Bring earplugs. Wrap up your week by heading up to Atlanta to support Macon's finest musicians at 500 Songs for Kids at Smith's Bar. Oh Dorian, Jubee and the Morning After, Floco Torres, and Back City Woods will all be playing songs. Things start April 28th and continue every night until May 7th. Check out all the other artists playing this show as it's the biggest music charity in Georgia! My best advice for the curious Maconite is to simply get out and explore. Head down to Cherry St. Cycles and pick up a bike and go!
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You are filming Breaking Dawn right now correct? I know there has been some big leaks on the Internet, but how’s it going? What can you tell us? Man, filming has been going great. We’re sort of in a holding pattern seeing if we will need to do re-shoots and what not right now. Nobody really knows what’s going on. But the movie is going to be incredible man. Lots of action, lots of romance and lots of drama. That defines the series. I know this isn’t your department, but any word on the rating of the movie. I know the book had some questionable scenes, or at least that’s the word on the internet. I think it's everyone’s intention to keep it at least PG-13. I mean, we have to think about our audience. A great deal of those aren’t 18 yet. I’m sure it was a challenge but I think that’s everyone’s intention.
Tell us about getting the call to become a part of this series. I know you have been acting for a long time before Twilight, but it had to be quite a feeling? Unbelievable. I got the call while I was eating lunch and I almost lost it. It’s just an incredible thing to be a part of something so huge, not just for my career, but for the experiences I get to have on set. It’s just been great from day one. How did you get involved with Abby’s Dream, The charity you are coming to visit in Macon. We always try to help out whenever we can. Anyone can get lung cancer. And Abby’s cause is just the kind of thing we wanted to help out with. So we agreed to come out to raise awareness and everything for her. I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone down there! Abby’s Dream Walk will be held April 30th at Tattnall Academy, 9am-1pm. Cost is $20 and includes lunch and raffles, and of course a special guest appearance by Booboo Stewart.Abby Wilson is an amazing strong and beautiful 13year-old girl who has had lung cancer for 4 years! To bring awareness of this disease and its affect people of all ages – Abby’s Dream was formed. www.abbysdream.com
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Mark your calendars now to attend entertaining and informative talks during the Garden Market Seminars. The 2011 Keynote Speaker is James T. Farmer, III. You can visit his website at www.jamesfarmer.com for great ideas for spring! Both talks will be held at Hay House, Ground Floor. Saturday, April 30 at 11 am From Garden to Kitchen to Table: Food and Flowers for Living Sunday, May 1 at 2 pm: Hydrangeas Galore! Hydrangeas for Every Day of the Year James Farmer Designs, founded in 2005, is a small design firm specializing in residential landscape design, floral design, and interiors. A native of Houston County, Farmer attended and graduated from Auburn University as a third generation of his family to do so. Majoring in Landscape Design and Art History, he sought to meld together his passion for the arts, horticulture, and design – bringing the classicism of the past to the approach of modernity. Farmer was influenced by great Southern architects, such as Frank McCall (whose firm designed a home for his parents), Philip Shutze, and Neil Reid. Growing up in Hawkinsville and Kathleen, just outside Macon, James was able to soak up a good dose of antebellum architecture. In addition, he was influenced by the land and flora of his family farm, an old plantation complete with rock walls and boxwood parterres. Traditional Home, Southern Living, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, as well as the bestselling book, The Private Gardens of Georgia, all have featured Farmer’s work.
NEW PUBINGO AT 20’S PUB EVERY TUESDAY Pubingo is basicly bingo at the pub- $1 per card (you get a free card with a mixed drink, shot or beer) and 1/2 of the money goes to the pot and 1/2 goes to the Methodist Home for Children and Youths. Right now it is a 40 ball call per game (they are calling 40 balls) and the more people they get the more balls they will call. The last game of the night will be a blackout game- winner takes the pot- if there isn't a winner the pot goes into the next week's pot. Giveaways are t-shirts, ballcaps, $10 bar tabs, Free appetizers, Feee sunday special...plus more!
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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
Friends Bar & Grill Serving up your favorite homestyle dishes, along with famous burgers, chicken tenders and other bar food staples. 7405 Industrial Highway, 784-9191
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.
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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
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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 • $-$$ 6255 Zebulon Rd. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 11am-9:30pm; FriSat 11am-10:30pm.
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Adriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteriastyle lunch, serving the most authentic Italian in town, including sandwiches, soup, salads, pasta, pizza. Mon-Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6pm. L • $ 359 Third Street Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner now being served Fridays and Saturdays featuring seafood and steak specials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Full catering services on or off site. Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St., Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$
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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.
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A SMOKING BAN By agreeing to be one of the sponsors of our local legislation, I was adamant that we be reasonable in not trampling the legal rights of those who choose to smoke. More importantly, to not damage our downtown. RICK HUTTO Macon City Council City-wide seat
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obacco kills more Americans each year than alcohol, cocaine, crack, homicide, car accidents, fires and AIDS combined. In fact, every year tobacco kills more than 10,000 Georgians – 12,000 each day nationally and greater than one every hour of every day in Georgia - and drains almost two billion dollars from our Georgia economy in health care expenditures. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States - more than obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity. Since cigarette smoking is responsible for one out of every five deaths, isn’t it logical to do something to address such a devastating influence on us all? Recently City Council took up the challenge to join Savannah and Athens, as well as many cities across America, in limiting smoking to areas that adversely affect only the smoker and no one else. As far as I am concerned, anyone has the right to smoke knowing that it is going to kill him, but he can’t take me or my family with him to the cemetery. My mother died of lung cancer and she never smoked even one cigarette in her life. For the record, my father didn’t smoke either and I have continued their practice. When I travel either domestically or abroad, I always choose a Marriott hotel because they are all smoke-free. In fact, their business surged when they made that decision. Locally, when the new owners of The Rookery
changed it to a non-smoking venue, they had the same uptick in business and are very pleased with their decision. Perhaps when Brown & Williamson employed so many local residents, it would have been unthinkable to introduce anti-smoking legislation but they left the area (taking millions of dollars in tax breaks with them). Recently, however, the Survey Research Center at the University of Georgia found that 70.2% of Bibb County residents favor a law prohibiting smoking in all public places with specific guidelines for allowing smoking around establishments serving the public. Perhaps more surprising, 80% of local residents feel that smoking should never be allowed in restaurants and 77% feel that smoking should never be allowed indoors at workplaces. I expect that, if the respondents knew that Georgians pay $537 million every year in Medicaid payments related to tobacco-related illness, those numbers might have been even higher since non-smokers heavily subsidize the health costs of smokers. That doesn’t include the indirect costs due to missed work and reduced productivity estimated at over $3 billion per year. Although the number of smokers has declined, almost one in five people still smokes, including one in five high school students, most of whom will continue smoking into adulthood. Seventy percent of adult smokers began before the age of 18. One half of all smokers, especially those who start as teens, can expect to die from tobacco use. By agreeing to be one of the sponsors of our local legislation, I was adamant that we be
reasonable in not trampling the legal rights of those who choose to smoke. More importantly, I did not want to damage our downtown businesses who already have enough trouble just trying to stay open and pay their hard-earned wages and taxes. The new legislation first stated that outdoor smoking areas must be at least ten feet from the front door of the restaurant. For several restaurants that have only a few tables, that would have been impossible. While no one wants to enter a restaurant by wading through a cloud of smoke, we must take the owners’ space constraints into consideration. So the amended language says “ten feet or a reasonable distance.” Since most businesses will want to accommodate their customers, I am confident they are the ones best-suited to make a determination of reasonableness. There are also exemptions carved out for smokers who live in nursing homes. After all, they are paying for their “residence” and thus should be free to make their own decisions about what can happen there. Another exemption was made for specialty smoking shops. If you are going into one, chances are you are already unconcerned with second-hand smoke. It seems ridiculous that you shouldn’t be able to sample a tobacco if you are going to buy it. Of course the shop must be properly ventilated if it adjoins another business. Perhaps the most difficult point of contention is the specially-designated and wellventilated smoking room in a business or factory. Non-smokers don’t want to walk
through it and certainly don’t want to work in it. Some proponents insist that an employees’ smoking room should not even be provided since a non-smoking ban should be a total one. I do not agree. I fear we are already treading dangerously close to personal property rights and I don’t want to step over that thin line. While I would not want to be required to hold a meeting or speak to my supervisor in a smoking room, I think the employer should be allowed to designate a smoking room so long as a non-smoking employee is not required to work in it. Businesses in the City have every reason not to want this new legislation to drive their customers into the County. Evidently the Bibb County commissioners will consider a similar smoking ban after City Council has passed ours, thus creating a level playing field.
In a 9-6 vote in favor of the smoking ban, Macon City Council passed the ordinance April 19th. The rules will go in to effect on September 1, 2011.
POP GOES THE WEASEL or ROBERT BROWN’S GRAB FOR POWER There is no question in my mind that Robert Brown will be running for Mayor of Macon. And now Senator Brown wants the mayor’s salary to garner $150,000... Yes, Senator Brown is making a power play. BILL KNOWLES Active member of the Republican Party
ur good old friend and local enemy of common sense State Senator Robert Brown is at it again…but this time the stakes are higher for citizens of Macon and of Bibb County. In case you haven’t been watching the news lately or following the consolidation saga, let me fill you in on a few items that are slipping under the radar. For all intents and purposes over the last few weeks, Senator Brown has appeared to be a beacon of clarity and poster child for unity as he and State Senator Cecil Staton released their plan for the consolidation of Macon and Bibb County. Over the ranting of State Representative David Lucas, who proclaimed it dead, Brown continued to try to push his bill through the legislature up to the last minute. State Representative Allen Peake, the author of the original consolidation bill, proposed a delay until the next session so that more time could be allowed for public review. Clearer heads prevailed, and the bill will be taken up again in the next session, much to the chagrin of the Senator Brown, the Don of the Cotton Avenue Mafia. Why was Solon Brown so
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determined to get this passed quickly? In a word: power. There is no question in my mind now that Robert Brown will be running for Mayor of Macon. Brown’s proposals, which by the way he has stated are non-negotiable, prove my point. Brown will not compromise on nonpartisan elections and a salary for the new countywide mayor. Let’s look at each point. If the Brown-Staton plan goes into effect, partisan elections will continue to be the norm in Bibb County and in Macon. This is a major concern to Senator Brown as candidates will no longer be labeled as a Democrat or a Republican. In other words, Senator Brown wouldn’t be able to demonize a Republican and beatify a Democrat. Whoops! There goes his power….More like Pop Goes the Weasel. Do you think it might help if someone actually is able to run against Elaine Lucas and not be burdened by a Republican label? Primary elections would be a thing of the past, and we could all focus on what is most important: Creating a better place to live. Second, Senator Brown wants the new mayor to garner a salary of $150,000, while Representative Peake’s plan calls for a salary of $105,000. Which is more responsible? Which is more realistic in a time of economic turmoil?
And why would Senator Brown want this larger salary? Another one word answer: Greed. As I said on The Kenny B-Charles E. Show last week the only reason that Senator Brown wants this is to line his own pockets in the future. Let me digress for a minute… A few weeks ago, Kenny Burgamy asked me to co-host his show with him while Charles Richardson went on assignment to China. I was happy to do it and had a great time! But right in the middle of the first segment, we got an unexpected visit from our buddy, Senator Brown. Kenny, being the all around good guy that he is, let the Senator do what amounted to a fifteen minute commercial for the BrownStaton consolidation plan as well as free airtime for the yet to be announced Brown for Mayor campaign. Not to be outdone after Brown had taken his leave; Clarence Jack Hakeem Abdul-Jabbar Ellis called in to talk up his plan to corrupt city government again. It was a fun time had by all! Now back to the story… (By the way, I did shake Senator Brown’s hand and was cordial. I know it’s hard to believe.) The bottom line is this: Senator Brown is making a power play to become the first ‘Head Potentate of Bibb County’. Not only has he pushed for the two main provisions of his bill,
but also wants increased power for the countywide mayor who also has no term limit, along with a countywide sheriff AND police chief. Adding to this the pay raise for the mayor, doesn’t this seem as though Senator Brown is not only setting the table for himself to become the ‘Head Honcho of Bibb County’, but the ‘Monarch of Mulberry’, the ‘Farouk of Fort Hill’, the ‘Pope of Poplar Street’, the ‘Baron of Bass Road’, the ‘Pasha of Pio Nono’ and all points in between for LIFE. I hope that in the coming election, should Brown decide to run, that the people of Macon can see through this charade for what it is and vote smart for the future of Bibb County. If you must, return him to the State Senate where he has become a benign cancer on our community, but for God’s sake, don’t elect him mayor. Keep in mind the dominoes that will fall if he is elected mayor. David Lucas will run for Brown’s spot in the Senate and Elaine will run for her husband’s spot in the State House, though she says she will run for the Bibb County Board of Education after her last term on City Council. God help our children if that happens. We must as a community band together to get the Trio of Terror out of our government and not give them all promotions. It’s up to you.
ON THE CORNER If you live inside the Bibb County line and you have a problem, there are four government bodies, three law enforcement agencies, and numerous authorities and commissions that might be responsible for curing what ails you. Don’t know where to turn? That’s why I’m here.
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I just moved and noticed some of my neighbors have blue recycling containers. I called the city of Macon, and after three transfers, was told there weren't any more available, but that I would be put on a waiting list. What exactly is the deal with the curbside recycling program here? The landfill is filling up. Global warming’s warming up. Next December, the Mayans will send spaceships to end the world. How environmentally responsible do you feel like being? The long and short of it is that the burden of recycling is on you. Unless you live in the right part of Shirley Hills, Wimbish Woods, InTown or Vineville—all chosen because they had the highest rates of participation when curbside recycling was citywide. Last summer, the pilot program for singlestream recycling, which allows you to throw all your recyclables in a big, blue, roll-away cart, expanded to 2,000 homes. The rest of the city only gets little blue bins to recycle newspapers, like anybody reads those anymore. (Council is considering a resolution to set aside money in 2012 to buy 3000 garbage carts and 500 lids for residents who need them. Don’t know yet if that’d include the single-stream carts.) If you have a blue 65-gallon rollaway cart, you’re in the program. If not, and you still want to do your part for Mother Earth, you’re going to have to take them down to Seventh Street where Macon Iron takes household recyclables, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm, and on Saturdays until noon. For details, go online to TheScrapMarket.com/recycling Why are we waiting on consolidation to fix some of our issues? This is my question because I see some good ideas in both Rep. Allen Peake’s and Sen. Robert Brown’s respective consolidation plans that don’t HAVE to wait. Specifically those addressing problems we have when it comes to electing folks. Problem #1: Electing too many. Between the City of Macon, Bibb County, Macon Water Authority and Bibb County Board of Education, we elect 34 people to local office. Sixteen of those are just for Macon, which has lost about 15,000 people since 1991. Each ward—we have five—has about 18,000 people, so another way to look at it is that we’ve lost almost an entire ward. Both consolidation plans propose dropping the total number of local officials. Let’s practice with Macon City Council, cut out some of the work when consolidation comes: nine would be awe-
some, but I’d be happy with 11. Problem #2: We need term limits. A mayor can only stay in office for two consecutive four-year terms. Just like the President. Why not do the same thing with City Council? C. Jack Ellis is proving you can come back to run again. Council members Elaine Lucas and Lonnie Miley, who both represent East Macon where I live, served for a while and came back later to serve again. Term limits force us to get new blood. Problem #3: End the partisan local elections. We’re the only city in the state that has them. Peake wants to put an end to them. Brown does not. Even Jack Ellis, when he was mayor, tried to stop them and he was right: they’re a waste of time and taxpayer money. But how much? Bibb Elections Supervisor Elaine Carr estimates that in an election year like this year, with no Presidential or Gubernatorial vote on the ballot, the partisan primary costs us approximately $50,000. That’s just to vote on who from the city will represent the Democrats and Republicans in November. That vote in November this year will cost us about $40,000 and it won’t tell us much we don’t know in July because the city rarely has a strong Democrat and Republican candidate opposing each other. Hell, there are seats on our enormous City Council that routinely go unchallenged. In 2007, Lonnie Miley, James Timley, Alveno Ross (who moved to Augusta and was replaced by Henry Ficklin in a special election), Charles Jones and all of Ward 5: Lauren Benedict, Nancy White and Erick Erickson (who moved out of his district and was replaced by Beverly Blake without a special election) all ran without opposition. That’s almost HALF of the current City Council. When Ellis tried to get rid of the partisan primaries, Rep. David Lucas said, “nonpartisan elections have never been anything but a Republican scheme to get more Republicans elected." Not sure how that works exactly, but if you flip the logic, partisan elections have never been anything but a Democratic Party scheme to get more Democrats elected. Rep. Lucas and his wife, Councilwoman Elaine Lucas, are Democrats. Aside from playing politics with your opposition, how can you justify keeping it this way? Like it or not, Democrats and Republicans live here alongside Libertarians and an array of independents. Ultimately we all want one thing: for Macon to thrive. That doesn’t happen when one side tries to keep the other down.
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And we wonder we’re seeing banking crises, housing crises, and bailout after bailout for corporate interests. We’ve indoctrinated our students to see only what’s right in front of them, and to only see it for as long as necessary — then wipe the slate clean. They can do the math of the immediate moment — number-tweaking today, profit tomorrow — but not the long-term cost. Not in dollars, not in morals, not in common sense. And we have only ourselves to blame. Chris Hedges’ excellent Truthdig.com piece “Why The United States is Destroying Its Educational System” explains it much better than I can. Here is what he says about American schooling: “It prizes test scores above critical thinking and literacy. It celebrates rote vocational training and the singular, amoral skill of making money. It churns out stunted human products, lacking the capacity and vocabulary to challenge the assumptions and structures of the corporate state. It funnels them into a caste system of drones and systems managers. It transforms a democratic state into a feudal system of corporate masters and serfs.” President Obama says he never wants to see schools teaching to a test. And yet his Department of Education’s Race to the Top program links teacher pay to student per-
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ears ago, before Satan and the Rothschild Family collaborated to create Ke$ha and Wakka Flakka Flame, the radio was a source of music that varied in genre and tempo. Sam Cooke and other artists laid their soul-soothing rhythms down on wax and radio DJs kept the music leaking out of speakers until wee hours of the morning. Sadly, this is no longer the case; in the day and age we live in the DJ has become little more than a top-40 spewing human jukebox with no character in his or her delivery. Similarly one has to be careful when getting down so as to never be caught in the hi-hat laden crossfire of these evil-doers. As discussed in the last issue, the scene in which we live is dictated by parties rather than days of the week. The next step in this is getting to know your DJ. This doesn’t mean show up at Shawty Slim’s house with a six pack and the first season of Grey’s Anatomy on DVD. Quality time with a DJ is best spent checking out his or her Soundcloud profile and determining for yourself whether or not their set is getdownable for you. Music, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder…or ear, or something. Get familiar with local DJs, Downtown Macon has the luck of having a pretty impressive roster bestowed on us by the gods of BPMs. Being a DJ is a job, and that job is to keep the party going. True DJs hearken back to an era when drink specials were not the crux of nightlife. A DJ set should be impressive, and at the very least carry the mood and collective consciousness of the room in which it is being spun. Thankfully a renaissance of sorts has brought back the divine science and
art of turntablism to Downtown Macon. So who are the DJs to listen to in Macon? First off, let’s get down to brass tacks; the greatest DJ to ever walk Cherry Street is Roger Riddle. Rumor has it he was wasn’t born like a normal human being, but that his father was a Technics 1200 turntable and his mother was a Roland TR-808 drum machine. While this is yet to be confirmed, the elusive Riddle exhibits a power most DJs only dream of. Appearing at random places to rock unsuspecting party people with dope beats, the infamous Roger Riddle then steals away into the night in a cloud of mystery like a funky fresh ninja. Certainly less elusive, the rest of the Downtown DJs form a Voltron-like who’s who of masters of the wheels of steel. The forerunners of the current dance scene in Downtown Macon are DJ’s Old Flame, Element, Delfonik, Shawty Slim and Xtreme. The younger guard cannot be forgotten, these are DJ’s Trent, Pharmer, Montalbon, and Street Urchin. Store these names in your mind like a deck of decibel defying playing cards; in the event that you, the reader, decide to get down. Be forewarned, the one DJ to avoid Downtown is notorious laptop purist WOLF!Arms! Seriously, he still has my copy of Layer Cake, he owes me $35 and he once played “Stillness is the Move” at Bottoms Up. Now that you know who the DJs are, it’s time to get down! Check these guys out, listen to their mixes; look them up on Facebook and presumptuously judge Pharmer for constantly wearing basketball shorts to gigs. Decide which DJ most aligns himself with
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your favorite genre of music; then pay attention to where that DJ will be. Into French House? Check out Old Flame at the Le Disko parties. Down for some true school Atlanta griminess? Find out where Shawty Slim is going to be next. Want to hear a mediocre mash-up of Uffie and Dwight Yoakam? Listen to Wolf!ARMS! Downtown Macon’s nightlife scene is like an all-you-can-getdown-to buffet, from old school electro to filthy wobble bass. Getting down to a good DJ is like going to see a good band; so put your hands up and crowd the stage, it’ll make my pictures look more legit. The music scene in Macon is far too rich and talented to be allowed as background music. If anything was learned from
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