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Quality Care at Home in Brosville The Family Healthcare Center at Brosville will soon be seeing patients. Whether you need a flu shot, a sports physical or anything in between, you’ll find it here.

Dr. Steven Bridges and the rest of his team provide care for every member of your family with the best we have to offer. No matter what you need, we’re honored to help. That’s how family works.

We look forward to getting to know you and yours.

Family Healthcare of Brosville Opening this Summer 10390 Martinsville Hwy.

Dr. Steven Bridges, D.O.

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Contents { J U LY 2 0 1 1 } S h ow c a s e M ag a z i n e

Spe cial f ea t u r e s

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Summer of Fun Festivals, Parks, Museums, Movies, Music & more!

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Patriotism at its finest: annin flagmakers

by Angela Williams

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s ec ti o n s VISIONS

An Arts & Cultural Mecca?

By Lee Vogler,

Vincent Craft,

& Andrew Scott Brooks

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Something

Artistic this way comes:

The emerging art

scene in the River District

by Melissa Charles

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COOKING WITH CHEF PAUL BBQ Ribs & Dijon Tilapia

By Chef Paul

HE SAID HE SAID One Hot Puppy

By Larry Oldham & Dena Hill

The Money Club

Make Cash Flow a High Priority

By Todd Boaze

34 A Better You

Don’t Act Lazy & Foolish!

By Dave Gluhareff

42 MYSTIFIED

What’s Next?

by Misty Brooks

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What’s

New in JULY

Also Insid e

Cover photo by Michelle Dalton Photography. Cover features Shirley Jo Hite and Ginger Aherron kayaking the Dan River.

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From the editor Fun and Games

Crossword, Word Seach & Sudoku

Paws for a Cause

By Paulette Dean

Area Events Guide

Danville

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FRO M T H E E D I TO R

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Actress Hedy Lamarr once said, “A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.�That’s the perfect description of how I felt walking into the Dan River Art Works Gallery.

Art, in all aspects, is not only a form of entertainment. Art inspires, educates, and opens the doors of our creativity.

Michelangelo’s work has inspired artists, sculptors, poets, and the list goes on. But not just that, the works of Michelangelo educate, whether it be through technique or the written word. Art is an overlooked, yet crucial component of evolution. Take Danville’s River District, the growth of a downtown art movement is helping to transform a fading relic into a colorful world of possibilities.

Another example of art inspiring art is the JJ Abrams film Super 8, which pays homage to the great Steven Spielberg films of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Being an author, I can tell you from first hand experience, the works of Spielberg, George Lucas, and Stephen King have inspired me to write stories. But, not to just write the story. Their tales have educated me on the importance of detail, structure, and action in a story.

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watched her interpretation of Kanye West’s “Heartless.� Her take on the rap superstar’s hit was art in its purest form of creativity. It encouraged me to seek out more of her songs. That’s when I stumbled across her band, Meg and Dia. A majority of her songs are influenced by literary classics such as East of Eden, Rebecca, and Indiana. Art inspires art.

STAFF

In this issue of Showcase Magazine, we visit the downtown art explosion.

With new art galleries, new restaurants, and the Union Street Theatre opening, downtown Danville is alive with inspiration.

Graphic Designers Daniel Hairston, daniel@showcasemagazine.com Kim Demont, kim@evincemagazine.com

With Independence Day upon us, the American flag is center stage. We go inside Annin Flagmakers, creators of the majority of flags that fly so proudly in our skies.

And don’t miss our guide to summer fun.

We’ve found something for everyone, from outdoor activities to air-conditioned getaways from the heat.

I leave you with this, art is essential. Don’t neglect it, embrace it, and create your own art.

Enjoy the issue.

Paul Seiple

A lesser-known example is the band Meg and Dia. You’ll recognize Dia Frampton from NBC’s The Voice. I

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cooking

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Paul’s Best BBQ Ribs

INGREDIENTS 5 lbs. of fresh pork ribs 2 – 12 oz. cans of beer BBQ sauce of your choice

DIRECTIONS

For a fun, informative talk on hospitality, at your next meeting or function, contact Chef Paul at 276.732.2089 (C) or 276.957.3210 (H)

In baking pan arrange ribs, bone side down. Pour beer over the ribs.

Cover with aluminum foil. Place in ��� oven 330 degrees, steam for about one hour or until ribs are nearly done. Remove from oven and carefully drain off the liquid. Brush both sides of ribs with BBQ sauce.

Place back in oven uncovered. Bake for one hour. Serve and enjoy.

Paul’s Dijon Tilapia

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

2 – 6 oz. Tilapia fillets

Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Melt 1 Tbsp. of butter. Combine butter, mustard, parsley and lemon zest in small bowl; spread over both sides of tilapia.

Combine panko and cheese in shallow dish; generously coat tilapia with crumbs.

Melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.

Cook tilapia 8 to 10 minutes or until it just begins to flake turning once.

¼ tsp. of sea salt ¼ tsp. of black pepper 2 Tbsp. of salted butter ¼ cup of Grey Poupon Dijon mustard made with white wine sauce 2 tsp dried parsley 1Tbsp. of grated lemon zest ½ cup of panko ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese ¼ cup of sharp cheddar cheese

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Be sure to read She Said He Said in Evince.

One Hot Puppy

he said...she said...

He Said...

She Said...

From the get-go, let me say that I failed summer camp. Outdoor life is not my cup of tea. Having said that, I will now tell you a tale about the hottest times of my life. I mean this literally.

You’ve always told me that life with you might not always be easy. So far you’ve been right. But this time you’ve taken it to the extreme.

You asked me to go to your son’s graduation, which I was more than happy to do. You know that I am always supportive of you and your children. What you failed to mention, or maybe I did not comprehend was this event was to be held OUTDOORS! It was also a complete weekend of outdoor events, like a cookout on Saturday, and the ALL DAY Sunday event.

A couple of weekends outside in the heat didn’t kill you, or make you sick. I’m becoming immune to your whining. We can’t predict the weather and yes, it was a tad hot, but so far out of thousands of people at the graduation and hundreds over the wedding weekend, you have been the biggest whiner of all.

You might have mentioned that walking two-hundred miles from the parking garage to the grounds would be outside, with no tram or trolley to carry us.

You might have mentioned that the event would last four hours, but I don’t remember. You might have mentioned that the second event, which was two hours away, would also have to be ON FOOT.

I know you don’t like the warmth and rays of the sun like normal people. If the temperature is over fifty-five, you complain. What I can’t understand is why you want to go to the beach every other weekend, and why you spend so much time looking on the Internet for deals on beachfront property, and why you are always talking about buying a place at the beach.

You could not have known that the temperature would be in the 150 degree range with no wind...Oh well, I survived.

The following weekend was your son’s wedding. It was a beautiful occasion.

Your rehersal dinner was fantastic (also partially OUTSIDE). Everyone had a great time. Well, everyone except one person. I’ll give you a hint.

Your idea of having everyone gather by the lake for wine and cheese was well-received. The only one complaining about the 90-plus degree weather was me. The wedding was also beautiful and for some reason I had forgotten that it too was going to be OUTSIDE. Now I am not complaining (much), but that was two RIDICULOUSLY HOT TIMES for me. I did all of that to be part of the family and enjoy the festivities. I don’t regret it. But the third weekend of going with you to Smith Mountain Lake with one of our classmates was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

by Larry Oldham & Dena Hill

We rode in our friend’s pontoon in 120 degree weather. You didn’t even notice that I was a shadow of my former self.

I plan to spend the rest of the summer in air-conditioned comfort. I hope that you can join me. Don’t forget marriage is a give and take proposition. I will give you anything you want if you’ll let me stay indoors the rest of the summer.

Just to let you in on a little secret, the beach is HOT! The beach is always HOT! When we went to Smith Mountain Lake to meet our old friend and go boating, you not only looked at two places to buy, you talked to one of the owners, long distant, and told your friend you were going to the beach that week to see about financial arrangements. (Did I miss something, or had the sun taken its toll on you that day?) Did they air condition the whole lake?

If you’re planning on buying a place for the summer, and one of them came with a pontoon boat, I suspect you should rethink your idea of staying inside all summer, or think twice about buying a place at the beach or lake. Both of them are OUTSIDE. You can’t float a pontoon in a house.

As usual, you are thinking sideways. All I can say is you’re one lucky man to have me guiding you in your illogical thinking.

Matter of fact, you should be happy that I am willing to give you directions when you get sidetracked from your normal pattern of living, especially if you’re serious about the lake or the beach.

You do good to find your way home after work...although the air conditioner is probably like a siren beckoning you home.

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If you’re over 50 or have osteoporosis, it’s important that you don’t ignore your back pain.

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Make Cash Flow a High Priority

financial

In order to survive in today’s economic climate, it is essential to surround yourself with smart people, and practice sound business management at all times.

The most important, is to know

the direction in which you are heading and document your progress daily in that very direction. Be aware of what your competitors are doing and always practice good money management. Doing this will prepare you to recognize potential problems before they arise.

Another very good business practice, but few business owners do, is to methodically build

a credit rating with your local bank. Particularly, when you have good cash flow, you should borrow $100 to $1,000 from your bank every 90 days or so.

Simply borrow the money, place it in an interest bearing account, and then pay it all back at least a month before it’s due. By doing this, you will increase the borrowing power of your signature, and strengthen your ability to obtain needed financing on short notice. This is a kind of business advantage that will be of great value to you if or when your cash position becomes less favorable during a recession period.

by Todd Boaze

Money management tips, small business strategies and a variety of other financial concepts.

Facts and information contained is not intended to provide specific legal, financial or tax advice, or any other advice for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard.

Whatever business you are in, by now you have found that most of your customers have the money to pay at least some of what they owe you immediately. To keep your cash flow current and the number of accounts receivable in your files to a minimum, you should implement all types of communication (phone, fax, email, direct mail letter) and ask for an explanation as to why they are falling behind.

If you develop such a habit as part of your operating procedure, you will find your invoices will magically be drawn to the front of their piles of bills to pay. While maintaining a courteous attitude, do not be hesitant or too lenient when it comes to collecting money.

Your business documents should reflect your way of thinking, and should be maintained to generate information according to your policies. It will be wise to hire an outside accounting firm to figure

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your return on your investment, as well as the turnover on your accounts receivable and inventory.

Such an audit or survey should focus in-depth on any or every item within your financial statement that merits special attention. This way, you will probably uncover any potential financial problems before they become readily apparent, and certainly, before they could get out of hand.

In conclusion, if

you can manage the money first, the rest will follow! While you may think you cannot afford it, be sure that you do not short change yourself on professional services. This would apply especially during a time of emergency.

Anytime you commit yourself and move ahead without completely investigating all the angles, and preparing yourself for all the contingencies that may arise, you are skating on thin ice. Regardless of the costs involved, it always pays off in the end to seek out the advice of experienced professionals before embarking on a plan that could ruin you and your business - forever.

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Summer of Fun

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Summer

fun

of

Summer FESTIVALS outdoorFUN Summer MUSIC Escape the HEAT

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summer festivals Bluegrass Festival When: July 02, 2011 Where: Elba Park, Chaney Lane Gretna, VA. Time: Gates are open from 4 pm to 10 pm About: The third annual music festival. A fireworks display will close the event.

Contact: 434.656.6572

Floydfest

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Summer of Fun Philip Wyatt Memorial Skate Park

MARTINSVILLE J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park Nature Trail

When: July 28-31, 2011

STUART Fairy Stone State Park

Where: Milepost 170.5 Blue Ridge Parkway Floyd, VA About: A five-day celebration or art and music with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.

Contact: 888.823.3787 Website: www.floydfest.com Carolina Shine Fest When: July 30-31, 2011

Commonly called Frisbee Golf, the object of Disc Golf is to throw a flying disc into a basket or at a target.

July 4th at the Crossing

Where: Downtown, Madison, NC

When: July 4, 2011 Where: Carrington Pavillon at The Crossing at the Dan, Danville, VA.

About: A historical look at moonshine in the area’s heritage. Includes a tour of the largest private collection of moonshine cars. There will be a meet and greet with Nascar legend Junior Johnson.

Time: 12 pm till Dark

Contact: 336.445.0055

About: An Independence Day celebration filled with music, children’s activities, food and beverages. Topped off with a stunning fireworks show.

Website: www.carolinafest.com

Contact: 434.793.4636

When: August 27, 2011

Baseball

Website: www.visitdanville.com

Where: Downtown, Cary, NC

Danville Braves

Time: 9 am to 5 pm

www.danvillebraves.com for schedule and ticket information.

DANVILLE Ballou Park MARTINSVILLE J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park

Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

Cantaloupe Festival When: July 23, 2011

Disc Golf

About: The 35th annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for August 2011.

Where: Halifax County Fairgrounds South Boston, VA

Contact: 919.469.4061

Time: 4 pm to 10 pm

Website: www.townofcary.org

Martinsville Mustangs www.martinsvillemustangs.com for schedule and ticket information.

About: The 31st annual festival will include, cantaloupe, BBQ, beverages, entertainment, and music. Headlined by national recording artist, Cravin’ Melon.

outdoor fun

Contact: 888.458.1003

Walking/Hiking/Biking

Website: www.valopfest.com

DANVILLE The Riverwalk Ballou Park Angler’s Park Bike Trials

Zoos ROANOKE Mill Mountain Zoo www.mmzoo.org for information and hours ASHEBORO, NC North Carolina Zoo www.nczoo.org for information and hours.

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Summer of Fun

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summer music Danville Harvest Jubilee presents Fridays at the Crossing

Spend the first Friday of the month in downtown Danville at the Carrington Pavillion with good friends enjoying good food, beverages, and music.

Tim McGraw

Kid Rock

Journey

Gates open at 6 pm Free tickets available at www.visitdanville.com or at the Danville Welcome Center. Tickets are $3.00 at the gate. Free admission to children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

Bands to Perform: July 1

Dragonfly

August 5

The WORX

September 2

The Tim Clark Band

Summer Concerts

Ke$ha

July 8

Emotional Traffic Tour with Tim McGraw Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC

July 16

Rihanna Presents The Loud Tour with special guest Cee Lo Green Greensboro Coliseum Complex Greensboro, NC

JULY 4 Kayne West and Jay-Z Watch the Throne

July 22

Toby Keith Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC

JULY 12 Theory of a Deadman The Truth is...

July 29

Montgomery Gentry with Steve Azar Carrington Pavilion Danville, VA

August 5

Kenny Chesney’s Going Coastal Tour with Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC

August 9

Ke$ha Raleigh Amphitheater Raleigh, NC

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Kenny Chesney

hot summer releases

Rihanna

August 20

Journey with Foreigner and Night Ranger Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC

August 25

Kid Rock Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC

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Blake Shelton Red River Blue AUGUST 22 Lenny Kravitz Black and White America Lil’ Wayne AUGUST 29 Tha Carter IV

montgomery gentry

Danville Harvest Jubilee’s concert series will end as great as it started with a concert by Montgomery Gentry on Friday, July 29.

Into their 11th year of performing, Montgomery Gentry have had gold and platinum albums, CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination and highly successful tours.

The duo has released more than 20 charted singles and have hit the top of the charts five times, with “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” “Something To Be Proud Of,” “Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll With Me.”

Montgomery Gentry takes great pride in the relationship they have with their fans. They share positive outlooks, hard work, faith in God, country and family; and the ability to celebrate life and endure hardship.

“We keep to our roots. We’ll talk about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the party on the weekend. We’ll always include the Man Upstairs and our American heroes,” says Eddie Montgomery. “And when we sing a song,” adds Troy Gentry, “It’ll always tell a story. That’s just who we are.”

“I Don’t Have to Be Me (Till Monday)” star, Steve Azar, will be the opening act for Montgomery Gentry. Azar will headline this year’s “Walter and Connie Payton Foundation” charity event.

Each year Azar is an invited guest at the “Murray Brothers Caddyshack” the “Bob Hope Classic,” and the “Hootie and the Blowfish Monday after the Masters”charity golf events.

Last year, Azar toured across the United States with one of his biggest musical influences, Bob Segar & The Silver Bullet Band. The tour was ranked number one in America by Pollstar Magazine, and was a sell-out in almost every major market.

Tickets are on sale now and are $43 for reserved seats and $27 for general admission.

The gates open at 6 pm for all concerts and are held at the Carrington Pavilion. Tickets are available at the Danville Welcome Center by phone at (434) 793-4636 or online at www.visitdanville.com. All tickets will have a $5 increase in price on the day of the show.

The concert series is sponsored by American National Bank & Trust, AutoCycle, Budweiser, City of Danville, Danville Regional Medical Center, Pepsi, Steve Padgett’s Danville Honda, and Texas Steakhouse & Saloon. The Comfort Inn in Danville is the host hotel; call (434) 793-2000 to learn more about the concert special rate. Harvest Jubilee is a non-profit organization that is comprised of volunteers.

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Summer of Fun

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escape the heat Fun things to do indoors while getting a break from the summer heat.

Danville Science Center The Danville Science Center has hands-on exhibits and special programs for science lovers of all ages. Featuring the exhibit Tech City, which includes 12 interactive stations to give you a look into the work of engineers.

Tech City runs through September 5, 2011 Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 9:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 1 pm to 5 pm Located at: 677 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 434.791.5160

movies

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Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History Located in the stunning Sutherlin Mansion, The Museum showcases the area’s rich history. The latest exhibit “From Morning to Night “ opened on June 30, 2011.

hot summer movies

Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 2 pm to 5 pm

JULY 1 Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Located at: 975 Main Street, Danville, VA 434.793.5644

JULY 15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

www.danvillemuseum.org

Virginia Museum of Natural History The Virginia Museum of Natural History is the place to go to learn about the Commonwealth of Virginia’s natural history.

The Museum’s newest exhibit, “Living of the Land” runs through January 14, 2012.

Located at: 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 276.634.4141

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The Museum preserves and displays the art and history of South Boston, Halifax County, and Southside Virginia.

Hours of Operation: Wed.-Sat. 10 am to 4 pm

museums

Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm

www.vmnh.net

South Boston – Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History

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Located at: 1540 Wiborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 434.572.9200 www.sbhcmuseum.org

JULY 22 Captain America: The First Avenger JULY 29 Cowboys & Aliens AUGUST 5 Rise of the Planet of the Apes AUGUST 19 Conan The Barbarian

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cultural

mecca?

Danville is transforming. But, the future is unknown. In this multi-part series we imagine what Danville can be. In this issue, three local visionaries take the evergrowing arts and culture buzz one step further and create a picture of Danville as the mecca for the arts.

Danville as a Cultural, Arts and Music Mecca

by Lee Vogler A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

OK, it wasn’t that long ago and it was right here in Danville, Virginia. The year was 2006 and, believe it or not, yours truly was the lead singer for a rock and roll band. In those days, we had a small club on Memorial Drive called Plan B. It was nothing special, but to many of us musicians, it was home. If I were an aspiring musician in Danville today, I’m not sure where “home” would be. Hopefully, this will change in the years to come. It will not be a shock to many of you that I believe Danville’s River District represents the greatest opportunity for our city to expand into a Mecca for the artistic cultural community. Jeff Seiden and Jason Liepe have started laying the framework for aspiring artists with the opening of the Dan River Art Works gallery. Last year, Melissa Charles organized a fantastic “Art on Main” festival that continued again this past May. Currently, I am serving on different committees for the upcoming River District Festival that will take place this October. I believe this festival will serve as a great first step towards a better cultural future for Danville. Progress is being made, but there is still plenty of potential left untapped. The expansion of Averett down to Bridge Street will be a major boost to the River District. With so many bright young minds populating that area of Danville, it isn’t hard to imagine the possibilities that could spring from this.

Something as simple as adding a Thai restaurant (something we don’t have within 45 miles of Danville) would be a great cultural addition to the city. I also feel that

we need to utilize the Carrington Pavilion as much as possible. That venue is a major asset to the community that has yet to be fully unleashed.

I truly believe expanding our cultural and entertainment commodities in the years ahead will be absolutely vital to the longterm prosperity of Danville. Job creation is priority number one right now, but where will people spend their money once they have those jobs? We must ensure that the answer is in Danville.

A Muse for the Aspiring Artist

by Vincent Craft

It's been some time since the completion of the Riverwalk here in Danville. A few years ago the city received the title of “Greenest City” in Virginia.

The technological advancements and integration of the city coupled with the opening of the civic center made Danville an eastern-city powerhouse. Now, our small city is chasing after another title.

In the midst of Danville's massive revitalization of its once failing downtown a group of young adults, all Danville natives, approached the newly formed Danville Council of Arts and Culture about a new school. The school will cater towards students in the Danville and surrounding areas, who want to pursue dreams in the arts. Offering classes in many disciplines including, dance, music, art, theater, and creative writing just to name a few, the school will be a muse for the aspiring artist. Upon completion, there will be an open house with invites to patrons

from large cities in Northern Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and as far as Maryland. Local cultural groups and organizations have prepared for the occasion by performing and conducting workshops, leading up to the four-day event.

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Arts &

A Look at What Danville Could Be

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The school will call the former hotel at 501 Main Street home. To help commemorate the opening, the Danville Council of Arts and Culture will hold the event on Main Street, closing off several blocks for the celebration. The

by Lee Vogler, ceremony, along with the opening of Vincent Craft, the school, will spark another fire of and change, opening the minds of others Andrew Scott Brooks in the area. When asked about the impact of the aptly named, Creative Artwork by Thought, an incoming freshman said, Travis Hackworth “The school will walk hand in hand with the mission of the Danville Council of Arts and Cultural to encourage “Today, I’m about diversity and dreams in us as youth.” to play for thirty The school will be just one more step in the expansion that Danville is creating and will only improve the city.

Coming Home a short story

by Andrew Scott Brooks My palms were as wet as my mouth was dry. My breathing was so rapid that I thought at any moment I would hyperventilate. “The hometown crowds never support you,” Michael Buble’ had told me when I opened for him last year in Burnaby, British Columbia. I looked across the stage and my

thousand people in Danville and I’m about to pass out.

Thirty thousand.

When I lived here, five thousand for a country concert was amazing. Darius Rucker, Montgomery Gentry, all great.

But, only a few years later, my hometown has one of the most popular music festivals on the East Coast.”

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Flashback What was could be once again.

hometown crowd sure was supporting him as he opened for me. I saw my cousin on the front row.

The same cousin who stole my first PA system and sold it for a car payment. My former vocal teacher, Gary Sullivan, sat just behind him and wore his best tuxedo. Every person I recognized made the pressure in my head that much worse.

Just last week I won four Grammy Awards and played for twelve million people on TV. I didn’t even break a sweat. Today, I’m about to play for thirty thousand people in Danville and I’m about to pass out. Thirty thousand. When I lived here, five thousand for a country concert was amazing.

Darius Rucker, Montgomery Gentry, all great. But, only a few years later, my hometown has one of the most popular music festivals on the East Coast.

The organizers turned down J.Lo, but they asked me to perform.

was kicking so loud that the monitors in my ears were vibrating out. I can’t do this, I thought to myself as I stepped on to the platform. It almost instantly shot me four feet in the air. It seemed like I hung there like Michael Jordan jumping from the free throw line. In mid-air, I looked around and I saw my backup singer Kristi Wilkins who smiled at me. One of the dancers was off-stage still slipping into her gear. King James, my partner in this little music adventure, hit a hard G-chord on the keyboard. The fireworks popped like they were directly in my face.

And then my feet touched the floor. Well, touched the floor insomuch as they hit for a second before I fell face first on the floor. All that pressure of being picked on for having a dream landed squarely on my face as it slammed into the stage floor.

That moment was the worst in my life.

I should have politely declined.

But, I didn’t. And I didn’t notice when Michael Buble’ tapped me on the shoulder as he walked off stage. The crowd was cheering. Pretty loudly it seemed. The stage manager yelled in my ear.

Yet, somehow I managed to duck my head and roll forward just as Gene Wilder had done as Willie Wonka in the original movie. The good one.

Somehow I made it seem as though it were part of the act. I sprung to my feet and yelled out…

“They’ve announced you. Why aren’t you in place?”

“Hello Danville! Did you miss me?”

Whose idea was it to have me come up on a lift in the center of the stage like I was Michael Jackson or something? That’s okay for Madison Square Garden but in Danville, that’s pretty pretentious.

The beat that leads up to me popping up on stage

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The picture on the left is a rendering of the interior of the 1921 Broadway Theater at 409 Main St. The Broadway Theater occupied the lot at 409 Main St. dating back to 1907. It burned in 1920 in the Masonic Temple fire and was rebuilt and reopened in 1921.

The theater was Danville’s grandest theater and most elaborate and lavishly decorated theatrical space.

It wasn’t until the construction of the Capitol Theater in 1927 that the packed crowds diminished. The theater still remained popular and was later bought out and converted into a Art-Deco theater along the stylings of the North Theater and operated as the Lea Theater until the mid-60s when the stage burned and the theater closed for good.

Danville has always had a very colorful arts community and in most instances been very supportive. Performing arts spaces of all sorts were very common.

The most well-known was the “Old Opera House” which became the Majestic Theater and later the Virginia Theater before finally closing. Danville also boasted Burlesque theaters; one such space was the Gaiety Theater located in the Atrium building at 312 Main St. Other famous theaters included the Hippadrome, Bijou (Rialto Theater), Dan Theater, Schoolfield Theater, North Theater, Ritz Theater, and a series of lesser known spaces.

The Virginia became famous for the travel shows that came through town.

The age of vaudeville/movie theaters faded away for downtown in the ‘60s giving way to urban sprawl and multiscreen facilities.

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Patriotism at Its Finest

Patriotism

at Its Finest:

Annin Flagmakers As we celebrate Independence Day, we salute our soldiers, remember our battles, give thanks for our freedom, and we wave our flag proudly. We think about where our soldiers have been, where our battles took place, and how we earned our freedom, but do we ever think about where our American flag was made? Well, now that I have you guessing, the flag you fly on Independence Day, and every other day, is most likely a product of Annin Flagmakers, the ‘oldest and largest maker of flags in the United States since 1847.’

This flag-making ‘superpower’ grew out of a small familyowned business. It began with father Alexander Annin, who distributed flags to ships in New York City. In 1847, Alexander’s sons, Benjamin and Edward Annin founded Annin Flagmakers in New York. The company did well in its start, but became exceptional during war-time. The flag was a symbol of patriotism, and with each war the company grew. During World War I, demand for flags soared. The company opened a large modernized plant in Verona, New Jersey. Today, Annin has five manufacturing plants in the United States. In 1998, Annin opened up shop in South Boston, Virginia after purchasing the current plant from a smaller flag manufacturer.

The flags created in South Boston are numerous, and the plant makes as many as 15,000 flags a week. The plant manufactures all fifty states’ flags, as well as almost every country’s national flag. Annin of South Boston produces flags for copious amounts of businesses including the United States Armed Forces. During my visit to Annin Flagmakers in South Boston, I saw the flags of Arkansas, 4-H Club, Boy Scouts, the Air Force, the Marines, and the New York Fire Department being produced. The plant creates flags of all sizes. Some flags are made in terms of inches, others are as large as 30x60 feet. Though the company fabricates a wide variety of flags, their most popular is, of course, the American flag. Annin Flagmakers are responsible for the flags that fly over the White House, the United Nations, and the Capitol building.

Annin Flagmakers are even the maker of the flag that was laid over Abraham Lincoln’s casket. But when asked, “Where is the coolest place an Annin flag is flown?”

South Boston’s plant manager, Gary Gibson replied, “The moon.” That’s right; the flag that was placed on the moon during the Apollo 11 lunar landing was an Annin flag.

Annin flags are American-made using American materials and American labor. The process of making an American flag is extensive, yet fascinating. It all begins with dying the fabric. White fabric is dyed to a deep blue and a rich red. After the fabric is dried, white and red fabric are cut in to stripes, and the blue into a rectangle. Next, using automatic machines, one red and one white stripe are stitched together. Then, two of those patterns are sewn together to make four stripes and so on until thirteen stripes have been sewn together. While one cell of the plant is completely this stage, another is stitching or ironing on stars to the blue rectangular fabric. Another cell works on putting the stars with the stripes. Next, the flag is hemmed and an Annin Company label is attached.

Finally, grommet holes are put into the flag. The last step is packaging and shipping.

story and photography by Angela Williams

“‘Where is the coolest place an Annin flag is flown?’ South Boston’s plant manager, Gary Gibson replied, ‘The moon.’”

The plant sends out flags twice daily. Consumers cannot buy flags from the company directly, but can purchase Annin flags from flag distributers including Wal-Mart and Amazon.com. Annin is also the distributor of all things flag related. Some items are halyard, bases, flag poles, parade harnesses, and books about flags. Even today, Annin Flagmakers is a company-owned and run business. www.showcasemagazine.com

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Something Artistic This Way Comes: The Emerging Arts Scene in the River District

by Melissa Charles Photography by Michelle Dalton Photography

Downtown art, created by Jeff Seiden, highlighting the creative buzz taking place in the River District.

There is a formal plan being designed to revitalize The River District, which approximately ranges from the North Theatre to Ridge Street and from the Crossing at the Dan to the White Mill.

Pooling the architectural and geographical resources of the Downtown, tobacco warehouse and manufacturing district, as well as the surrounding business districts that served as the heart and hub of Danville since 1790; the River District will return the river to its rightful place as the city’s life force. After all, Danville’s name is derived from the Dan River.

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However, something very interesting has organically sprouted in tandem with the realization of the River District master planning process – the emergence of an arts scene.

As a participant and enthusiast of the arts, mostly from a performance perspective, I find new reasons every day to be inspired by the bright spots of creativity cropping up around my River District shop on Main Street.

Slowly, but surely, windows of once vacant building are filling with painting and sculptures. This is most encouraging in two ways.

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Firstly, from an economic development standpoint. Businesses occupying and breathing life back into these historical structures will encourage more businesses to do the same.

Secondly, when occupied buildings take the initiative to showcase art, it demonstrates that these property and business owners are buying into the idea of beautification and the need for arts to draw people Downtown.

While these happenings have seemed to literally develop over night, as an active participant in all things arts-related, I know this momentum has been building for months, even years. The voices of artists born in Danville and those relocating to Danville are finally reaching a crescendo. Now that their creativity has cleared the inertia of passivity, the perceived stagnant waters of the Dan are once again doing what they were meant to do – serve as a life force and heart of the Danville and the River District, with the arts aiding this organic and creative flow.

Planting the Seeds When my husband and I were home for my cousin’s wedding four years ago, the Dan River and Riverwalk drew us in. We lived in Los Angeles and New York City for years, but felt a draw to come back to this area. Part of this urge we found was to raise our son close to his grandparents, but I also wanted to direct and produce live theatre.

While, I have been fortunate enough to earn a living performing in television and commercials I was always drawn back to my first love of theatre. There is no feeling like being on stage and making yourself emotionally available to not only your team (the cast), but also the audience. Believe it or not, there is a visceral interaction that takes place between performer and audience. For one, the stakes are never higher, as there are no second takes. The performer does not get a do-over. The audience innately understands this and is there for the entire roller coaster of the theatrical experience. You may have heard that every show is different, no matter how many times it is performed. This statement is a fundamental truth of theatre.

Over the past couple of years, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with a group of great people through my

Walking into DRAW gives you a snapshot into the mind of an artist. production company, Dreams Made Real (DMR) Adventures. The artistic collaborators, participants and their families have become my best friends in Danville.

I cannot count the total number of artistic endeavors of which I have produced, but many of the larger ones I have done in coordination with the City of Danville Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at the Carrington Pavilion and Community Market. These shows have included Annie, 101 Dalmatians, The Jungle Book and High School Musical. I’ve also enjoyed collaborating with the North Theatre, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, the Danville Science Center, Courtyard Conference Centers, Danville Community College, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church on productions.

We have packed the house for most of our performances and Fred Motley has done the same with his recent productions, so I know that demand is high for professionally guided and produced theatre in the greater Danville area. It is so great to see the faces of hundreds of kids who attend performances with their schools dance with excitement. A lot of these children later become involved in classes and join productions.

I have been so encouraged by the growth of the River District, both through City involvement and the investment of the

Danville Regional Foundation in the River District Master Plan. For Downtown dining, Jake’s on Main has opened and 316 Cibo is on its way. A new restaurant has taken over the old Fastlane Diner and rumor has it that another lunch and dinner spot is making plans to open soon. On Bridge Street the former DIMON Building rings with the sound of construction, as Averett University’s Graduate School, Continuing Education Program, and School of Nursing and Danville Regional Foundation set up shop in the newly minted Riverview Campus.

Says City of Danville Economic Development Project Manager Anne-Moore-Sparks, “Arts and Cultural districts across the country are a popular economic development tool for local governments. When art galleries, museums, dance studios and theatres locate within a district, the area becomes a gathering spot for the community and a catalyst for the further development of restaurants, gift shops and boutiques. Creating a critical mass of these like-minded, arts-related activities will appeal to what is often called the creative class of workers and to prospective industry looking to provide a certain quality of life for its workers.”

Dan River Art Works (DRAW) has opened on Main Street and the Danville Area Association for the Arts & Humanities (A&H) is partnering with other area nonprofits to

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bring to the Dan River Region the first River District Festival complete with a juried arts show and a varied array of live performances.

A&H recently brought Art on Main to Danville’s Main Street in the fall of 2010 and May of 2011.

This event drew thousands of people and provided interactive arts activities for all ages, as well as the ability for artists to perform, display and sell their pieces at booths lining Main Street.

Things are hopping in the River District. After extensive research and planning, and with the fuel of blood, sweat, tears, and joy from the last two years, I have decided to make the investment of opening a permanent theatre space at River City Towers, formerly the Masonic Temple. Located on South Union Street. The Union Street Theatre will not only house a full season of theatrical productions, but also a wide array of performing arts classes and a children’s theatre series geared towards those in pre-school and day care. Season subscribers and sponsors can enjoy many benefits, including VIP parking and seating. We will be venturing into technical classes this summer, such as scenic and costume design and makeup classes.

We plan to open the space up to local artists to teach their disciplines of both performance and visual art. We look forward to hosting jam sessions, teen coffeehouse nights, small concerts and an array of events and receptions at the Union Street Theatre.

I have brought friends of mine with whom I have performed in the past to teach Master Class workshops in Danville. Their professional credits include Broadway productions and tours of Hairspray, Jersey Boys, A Tale of Two Cities, and Beauty and the Beast. We plan increase our Broadway Master Class series now that we have a permanent space.

Just yesterday, I had a group of my students hanging out at our soon-to-be “old” space at 411 Main Street. They are so full of energy and excited about the new season we have coming up with shows including Willy Wonka and Disney’s Camp Rock. Some of the adults involved are equally ecstatic about the production this summer of a well-known cabaret revue filled with wonderful Leiber and Stoller songs such as “Jailhouse Rock,” “I’m a Woman,” and “Stand by Me.” Driving home, I saw a group of my contemporaries hanging out at DRAW. I couldn’t help but think

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Like an Old-School Skateboard Shop from the Movies When you step into Dan River Art Works (DRAW), it is like walking into a New York City SOHO gallery or a funky, yet refined space in Charleston, South Carolina.

The dream child of co-owners Jeffrey Seiden and Jason Liepe, the respective creative and business sides of the mind, DRAW is both a cooperative gallery where artists can display their works and the de facto hang out spot for creative types who have reached the age of majority.

An easy-going guy, Liepe freely tells me the story of how he (a businessman working in aviation software), Jeff (who helped clear rubble from Ground Zero in the weeks following 9/11) and their families ended up in Danville.

Liepe comments, “I decided to relocate my company (MyFBO.com) to Danville in late 2003 to early 2004. At that time we were based in Massachusetts and were looking for a better climate, lower costs, and an infrastructure to support an IT company like ours. We picked Danville on a map as it fit our criteria. Convincing our families was not as easy. At that time Danville still had very few restaurants, no Coleman Market Place, and no activity Downtown.”

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Continues Liepe, “Two things happened that got me interested in the Art Gallery. In the last year or so I have searched for both new business opportunities and for ways to improve my community. I have tried to take a more active role in the community. I remembered the challenge convincing my family that Danville was a decent place. I often wonder how many companies decide not to choose our town simply because there is ‘nothing to do.’ About the same time that I was searching for new projects I met Jeffrey, my new brother-in-law. His art was inspiring. When he started mentioning that local artists had nowhere to display their work and nowhere to hang out, a light bulb went off in my head. The art gallery idea was a business opportunity, and a way to improve the community at the same time.” DRAW was born.

Artists can become involved with Dan River Art Works by becoming a member. Membership costs $25 per month and is available on a month-tomonth basis. Member Artists can display and sell their work in the Gallery. The Gallery only collects a small commission when the artist’s work sells.

Studio spaces are available for rent and there are classes that artists can attend or teach.

There are also several perks to being a DRAW member including after hours access, free Wi-Fi, free admission to most events, plus much more.

Future Projects on the Horizon There are several projects in the works for our River District, including a gallery and educational space geared towards children, and a potential museum and cultural center.

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Liepe concludes with a simple yet poignant statement with which I totally relate, “I see the River District as a huge success in the next couple of years and have bet my money on it. So to the public, I say, ‘Come to the River District, attend a play, have a beer at Jake’s, visit our Gallery, you are welcome!’ ”

According to Bethann James, the Lawrence M. Clark Center for African-American Culture and Learning Museum planes to locate in the River District by the end of the summer. The center is named honor of Dr. Lawrence Mozelle Clark, a well-respected historian, community leader and educator from the area. James states, “his special area of interest includes race and diversity issues” and over the last several decades, “he collected a lot of pieces from this region that relate to the history of African-Americans in this area as well as African Art.” The group is looking for a space that will also function as a site for lectures, events, and speaker forums.

To learn more about DRAW, go to www. danriverartworks.com. You can also email at draw@danriverartworks.com, call at 434.791.2465 or visit at 531 Main Street.

The amateur and professional artists that I see every day on Main Street, as well as the large group of volunteers with art at the center of their hearts have inspired me to create new projects and to dream big! I am thrilled to work with both old and new friends, Norm Aquilo of Riverland Music, as well as Jeff Seiden and Jason Leipe of DRAW, to create Danville’s first Arts District. We look forward to working with many others to make a huge impact in this area!

Another exciting collaborative endeavor is the ArtWaves project, whose tagline is “Public art, drawing people together.”

As explained on the Downtown Danville Association website, “ArtWaves is an event that showcases

For more information on the River District, visit www.danville-va.gov/index.aspx?nid=1484.

both local artistic talent and helps bring people Downtown. The event is centered around a juried art show where the top twenty works of art are selected to be reproduced on banners that will be hung along the Main Street. This being the first annual

The website for The Union Street Theatre is www.

UnionStreetTheatre.com. Feel free to call at 434791-4091 or email at dmr@dmradventures.com to learn more about productions and classes.

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The website for the Lawrence M. Clark Center for African-American Culture and Learning can be found at http://www.clark-center.com/

Commission for the Arts, Downtown

All of the mentioned locations have pages on Facebook, including Hands on Art Gallery. Become a fan of these organizations to keep up with the growing Arts District!

Melissa Charles is the owner and artistic director of DMR Adventures and the newly formed Union Street Theatre.

to area art students within Danville’s public and private schools. This is being sponsored by the Virginia Danville Association and the City of Danville. Each individual banner is sponsored by a local business. This not only showcases local talent, but it also shows the business community’s support for the Arts, as well as Downtown. The banners will be hung from late May until early September creating an open air art gallery along Main Street. Maps will be available at the Visitors Center and other Downtown businesses.

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the essentials

Blake Shelton Red River Blue With his popularity at an all-time high, thanks to a stint as a judge on NBC’s The Voice and the funloving summer anthem, “Honey Bee,” Blake Shelton is striking while the iron’s hot. Shelton, reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, looks to carry his success to the pop world with Red River Blue, an album with massive crossover potential. The first single, “Honey Bee” has stormed the billboard charts, putting Shelton in company with current pop sensations such as Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.

Rick Springfield Late, Late at Night (paperback) In the ‘80s, Rick Springfield was a double threat in the entertainment world.

Whether Springfield was playing Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital or scorching the radio with hits like “Jessie’s Girl” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” the girls swooned, and the success piled on. Springfield seemed to have it all, but he was hiding a secret world of depression and insecurity. Late, Late at Night is an intimate look at Springfield’s life beneath the mask of pop superstar/soap opera hunk.

Source Code Director Duncan Jones, known for the stellar science-fiction gem Moon, recruits Jack Gyllenhaal to star as Colter Stevens, a decorated Army helicopter pilot.

Due to his reputation, Stevens is chosen for a top-secret military operation. As Stevens gets deeper into the mission, he learns that he is living a stranger’s past life in 8-minute increments in hopes of averting a terrorist bombing of a commuter train. Source Code is a gripping techno-thriller that questions all we know about time and space.

Captain America: The First Avenger Marvel Comics is riding high on the success of their movie adaptions of our favorite comic book heroes. The time Steve Rogers gets the big-screen treatment. Captain America:The First Avenger takes place in 1942, at the height of World War II. American Steve Rogers wants to fight for his country, but he’s deemed physically unfit for combat by the United States Army. Enter Project Rebirth, an off-the-grid military program.

Rogers volunteers for Project Rebirth and is transformed into super soldier, Captain America. With his super powers, Captain America clashes with Red Skull. Hitler’s chief of advanced weaponry, leading to a showdown that will shape the world.

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releases MUSIC JULY 5 Thin Lizzy Black Rose (Deluxe Edition) Thin Lizzy Chinatown (Deluxe Edition) Old ‘97s Grand Theater Volume 2

JULY 12 George R. R. Martin A Dance With Dragons Jennifer Weiner Then Came You Jaycee Dugard A Stolen Life: A Memoir

JULY 12 Incubus If Not Now, When?

Theory of a Deadman The Truth is...

Alkaline Trio Damnesia Blake Shelton Red River Blue

JULY 19 John GrishamThe Confession (paperback) Danielle Steel Happy Birthday Eric Van Lustbader Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Dominion

JULY 19 3 Doors Down Time of My Life 311 Universal Pulse

JULY 26 Jim Butcher Ghost Story J.D. Robb Treachery in Death

JULY 26 Joss Stone LP1 Vanessa Carlton Rabbits on the Run

BOOKS JULY 5 Sara Shepard Twisted Tess Gerritsen The Silent Girl Rick Springfield Late, Late at Night (paperback)

DVD JULY 5 13 Assassins Of Gods and Men JULY 12 The Lincoln Lawyer Insidious Entourage (Season 7) JULY 15 Rango Arthur

what’s new in JULY

NCAA Football 2012 EA Sports takes the path of the college player to a new level with NCAA Football 2012. With its authenticity, gamers will experience all the pride and pageantry of game day. NCAA Football 2012 boasts an all-new enhanced game play and the genuine school traditions as well as school-specific crowd cheers. The “Road to Glory” mode explores your high school years, from practices to tracking colleges interested in having you on their team. But choose wisely, a NCAA National Championship depends on it.

by Paul Seiple

For book lovers there is an exciting world of talented authors out there just waiting to be read.

The independent author is a voice that once whispered, but is now shouting. Self-publishers have always told their stories, but with digital technology these stories can now be mass-marketed.

JULY 19 Limitless Take Me Home Tonight JULY 26 Source Code Trust

Theatrical JULY 1 Larry Crowne (Comedy) Tom Hanks Monte Carlo (Comedy) Selena Gomez Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Action) Shia LaBeouf JULY 8 Horrible Bosses (Comedy) Jason Bateman Zookeeper (Comedy) Kevin James JULY 15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (Action) Daniel Radcliffe Winnie the Pooh (Animation) JULY 22 Captain America: The First Avenger (Action) Chris Evans Friends With Benefits (Comedy) Justin Timberlake

JULY 29 Cowboys & Aliens (Action) Harrison Ford Crazy, Stupid Love (Comedy) Steve Carell The Smurfs (Animation) Neil Patrick Harris

Video Games JULY 5 Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon X, P JULY 12 NCAA Football 2012 X, P Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 X, P, W JULY 19 Call for Juarez The Cartel X, P Captain America: Super Soldier X,P,W Smurfs Dance Party W JULY 26 Catherine X, P

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J.A. Konrath Origin

Leading the way in this digital revolution is J.A. Konrath. A quick search on amazon.com sends back results of over 40 of Konrath’s works, all available with one click of your mouse. I chose Origin, a supernatural tale, as my introduction to Konrath.

Origin begins in 1906 after a significant find at the Panama Canal. The majority of the story takes place in present day at an underground research facility housing the discovery from 1906. The top-secret government compound is dubbed Project Samhain due to its special guest, a comatose demon-like creature that has the people enlisted to guard and study it wondering if they are staring at the face of Satan. Even with extensive research and medical poking and probing, the government cannot find the answers. But that changes when the beast wakes from his sleep.

Origin is a fast-paced, gut-wrenching, thrill ride. It’s one of those stories that you tell yourself, “OK, I’ll take a break after one more chapter.” Next thing you know, you’ve finished the book. And you’re wanting more.

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A Better You

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Don’t Act Lazy & Foolish! Lose the Weight!

I heard an overweight comedian the other day say, “I am supposed to lose weight to stay alive, but I am not sure that’s a good enough reason!”

have a good time outside in beautiful Southside, Virginia. What I love most is that I am able to walk with those who can walk, jog with those who can jog, and sprint with those who are able to sprint. We do calisthenics, dumbbells, kettlebells, plyometrics, rubber bands, power bands, cardiovascular, stretching, and much more. I have not wasted my body which God gave me. I have utilized my God-given strengths to get myself healthier and now to get others stronger and healthier.

that’s lazy and foolish!

I tried to lead by example. I’m no cover model, six-pack, chiseled jaw fitness hunk. I’m a guy who lost 100 pounds and has tried to maintain a high standard of health ever since. I could not help others if I could not help myself. Who would listen to me tell them to walk if I just waddled up to them as an obese personal trainer? Who would want me to tell them how to eat healthy if I am constantly eating junk food myself? I cannot ask our sons to choose healthy foods if they see me eating high-sugar and high-fat foods all the time. I have to lead by example in my personal life and with my personal training & Virginia Bootcamp businesses of helping people get and stay healthy!

In my opinion, and from my 14-plus years of experience, a lot of people believe that… and

This would be funny if we did not have millions of people dying each year from obesity-related diseases and disabilities. This comment he made, though for comedy, really epitomizes where 60 percent of us are in America! There is nothing funny about this obesity epidemic in America.

The majority of us are killing ourselves each and every day with lack of exercise, bad nutrition, and not enough rest! Our stress levels and our weight are sending us to the doctor more than ever and we keep getting ourselves put on more and more medicines to treat, but mostly enable our bad behavior. To me we are acting like lazy fools! When I weighed over 305 pounds I was a lazy fool, full of excuses! All I had to do was stop fooling myself with my silly excuses and take action to save my life!

I have said it before and I will say it again – I do not get paid to lie to my clients. They do not pay me their hard-earned money to pamper them, lie to them, or avoid serious conversations about their health. When I hear a client make excuses about why they did not get their exercise in, why they could not eat right, or why they cannot get enough rest, I have to call them out… in a gentle Dave way, of course. I will do so whether we are in a One-On-One, Small Group, or Virginia Bootcamp session. I am not trying to be too tough on my clients, but I have a serious life-saving/ life-strengthening job to do, and I would be a liar if I did not call them out when silly excuses are made.

by Dave Gluhareff

“When we are outof-shape and have low self-esteem...we are hiding behind guilt and frustration.“

We all have made or make excuses as to why we do not want to or cannot lose body fat and inches.

We are killing ourselves and hurting everyone around us when we make these excuses. When we are out-of-shape and have low self-esteem, we do not let our social circle know the true us! We are hiding behind guilt and frustration.

When I quit making excuses and stopped acting like a lazy fool, I lost over 100 Pounds! With every pound I lost I became more and more selfconfident. I started truly believing in myself and having confidence in my body. I started coming out of my obesity shell. I became the true me!

One of the high points of my work week is walking, jogging, and exercising with my fitness Virginia Bootcamp clients indoors/outdoors! We

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Don’t act lazy and foolish! Lose weight to save your life! Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest are the ONLY 3 safest, most efficient, and longest lasting, keys to successful fat loss. Stop fooling yourself with silly infomercial products and quick-fix unsafe diet plans.

The Biggest Loser contestants are enormous people when they get to that ranch, but they have to set aside all their old excuses and work on facing themselves and their selfish, compulsive behaviors. They make it work and lose the weight naturally with a little hard work (Exercise), proper eating (Nutrition), and enough sleep (Rest). I have lots clients getting results and the trainers who work with me have clients getting results everyday so there is plenty of social proof that this Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest stuff works! All you have to do is stop making excuses and start taking action!

If you drive carelessly, you will wreck your car. If you live carelessly, you will wreck your body!

I am not perfect, I fall off the Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest wagon every once in a while, but the majority of the time I am keeping myself on the right path to a healthy me. I have to stay on the right path for My God, My Family, My Friends, My Clients, and for Me!

-Dave In the late 1990’s David Gluhareff lost over 100 pounds. Dave then became a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and began his career as a personal trainer. In March of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Personal training with Dave Gluhareff is set-up in the following ways: One-on-One, Small Group, Bootcamp Fitness (www.VirginiaBootcamp.com) or online via the Internet and phone.

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Executive Director, Danville Humane Society Summer has arrived, and it arrived with full-force at animal shelters throughout the country. Spring and summer are the breeding times for most animals, and this year, shelters are being overrun with cats and dogs. In May alone, we received approximately 945 dogs and cats at our shelter.

That is almost the exact number of dogs and cats we helped spay/neuter during our aggressive program during January, February, and March of this year. Those who look at the glass as half-empty would say that we wasted our money ($45,000) to help spay/neuter all those animals. Those who look at the glass as half-full would say that perhaps we would have received even more animals if we had not helped with so many surgeries.

The reality is that bigger shelters and more adoptions will not help the pet overpopulation problem. Only spaying and neutering will. Research indicates that 70 percent of dogs and cats in an area need to be sterilized before shelters see a decrease in the number of animals received.

It is estimated that 27 million dogs and cats are born each year in the United States. Ten to 12 million are without homes, and that does not include the millions of stray dogs and cats that are killed on the highways or abandoned, severely neglected, and abused animals who never make it to a shelter.

The problem is negative: We have too many dogs and cats. The solution is positive: Spaying and neutering could prevent a lot of suffering and the surgery offers positive results for the individual animals also.

The best time to spay female dogs and cats is before their first heat. It is not true that they should have at least one litter.

Behavior is only positively affected by the sterilization surgery. A neutered male cat’s territorial spraying is decreased. And spayed or neutered dogs and cats fight less and wander less.

The medical benefits are numerous. Neutering males decreases and often eliminates diseases that intact male dogs are prone to later in life, including diseases of the prostate, testicles, and other tissues influenced by male hormones.

Spaying female dogs and cats entirely eliminates diseases of the ovaries and uterus, and if performed before the first heat, greatly reduces the chance of mammary cancer.

Maybe, just maybe, in a future summer, shelters will not receive so many animals. Until that happens, we will be preaching spaying and neutering to anyone who will listen.

Hope Hope was found in the dropoff cages one morning. She is full-grown, weighs about 12 pounds, and is very sweet.

more information, please For

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1 – LuLu Roman Concert: Ballou Rec. Center: 11:30am-2:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

1 – Fridays at the Crossing: Carrington Pavilion: 6pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville.com.

1-30 – Live Bands & DJ Music: Back to Bogies: Wed-Sat. Times Vary: 434.791.3444.

2 – Bluegrass Festival: Gretna Elba Park: www.gretnamerchants.org.

2 – Danville Harvest Jubilee Concert: Darius Rucker: Carrington Pavilion: 6pm: 434.793.4636: www. visitdanville.com.

3,10,17,24,31 – Summer Music Series: The Episcopal Church of the Ephiphany: 11am: 434.792.4321: www. epiphanydanville.org.

7,14,21,28 – 57 Express Bluegrass Concert: Community Center, Chatham: TH, 7pm: 434.432.3115: www.chathamcares.org.

8.9.10 – Sex, Please, We’re Sixty: Little Theatre of Danville: Mount Hermon Courtyard: 6pm: 434.792.2672: www. danvillelittletheatre.org.

8,22 – Movies in the Park: Ballou Park: 8:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

16 – Crab Feast: Danville Community Market: 4:30-8:30pm: 434.792.0621: www.danvilleymca.org.

17 – Carolyn Smith, Soprano: Moffett Memorial Baptist Church: 7pm: 434.799.5402.

20 – Songs with Millie and J.C.: Ballou Rec. Center: 12:30-2:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

21 – Enchanted Evening in the Park: Ballou Park: 6:30-8pm:

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4 – July 4 at the Crossing: Danville Science Center: 1-5pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org.

5,6,7 – Sand Art Week: Coates Rec. Center: 9:30-11:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

5,6,7,8 – YMCA Soccer Camp: YMCA: Ages: 6-14: 9-11:30am: 434.792.0621: www.ymcadanville.org.

5,6,7,8 – DesTEENation Camp: Golf Camp: Squire Rec Center: 11:30am5pm: 434.799.5214: www.playdanvilleva. com.

5,12,19,26 – Rhythm of the Drums: City Auditorium: Ages 7-17: 4:30-6pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

5-25 – Playing with Number: City Auditorium: 9-9:45am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7,8 – Women in Engineering Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 6-12: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

11,12,13,14 – YMCA Basketball Camp:YMCA: Ages: 6-14: 9-11:30am: 434.792.0621: www.ymcadanville.org.

11,12,13,14 – Zumbatomic Summer Camp: Pepsi Building: Ages 4-7, 10-10:45am; Ages 8-12, 11-11:45am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

11-15 – Motion & Design Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 4-7: 9am-4pm:

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25-29 – River Camp: Danville Science Center: Ages 3­-5, 9:30am-12pm; Ages 5-­7, 1:30­-4pm: 434.791.5160: www. dsc.smv.org.

25-29 – DesTEENation Camp: Photography Camp: Squire Rec Center: 11:30am-5pm: 434.799.5214: www. playdanvilleva.com.

25-29 – Extreme Science Fair Science: Danville Science Center: Ages 8-13: 1:30­-4pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc. smv.org.

30 – Family Fun Field Day: Dan Daniel Memorial Park: 4-7pm: 434.799.6469: www.playdanvilleva.com.

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Thru September 2 – Danville Museum Exhibits - From Morning to Night: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age South & Mia Halton-Certain Home Truths: 434.793.5644: www. danvillemuseum.org.

Thru September 5 – DSC Exhibits - Tech City, Sonic Sensation & Dark Star Images: Danville Science Center: Free/$6/$5: M-S 9:30am–5pm: Sun 1–5pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc. smv.org.

2 – Bob Ross Painting Class: Ballou Park Annex Building: 10:30am-3:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

13-Aug. 3 – Art with Flo: Locations/ Times Vary: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

11-15 – Seasons Camp: Danville Science Center: Ages 3­-5, 9:30am-12pm; Ages 5-­7, 1:30­-4pm: 434.791.5160: www. dsc.smv.org.

11-15 – DesTEENation Camp: Music and Dance Camp: Squire Rec Center: 11:30am-5pm: 434.799.5214: www.playdanvilleva.com.

11-15 – Build It Challenge: Danville Science Center: Ages 8-13: 1:30­-4pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org.

11-15,25-29 – Outdoor Adventure Camp: Ballou Park: Ages 9-14: 9am-5pm: 434.799.5215: www. playdanvilleva.com.

12,13,14 – Science of Painting Week: Coates Rec. Center: 9:3011:30am: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

18-22 – YMCA Fitness Camp: YMCA: Ages: 6-14: 9-11:30am: 434.792.0621: www.ymcadanville.org.

18-22 – Engineering - Mayan Adventure Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 6-9: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr. org.

18-22 – BrickLab® Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 3-5: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

18-22 – Power-up - Exploring Alternative Energy: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 3-8: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr. org.

18-22 – Creatures Big and Small Camp: Danville Science Center: Ages 3­-5, 9:30am-12pm; Ages 5-­7, 1:30­-4pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org.

18-22 – DesTEENation Camp: Personal Fitness Camp: Squire Rec Center: 11:30am-5pm: 434.799.5214: www.playdanvilleva.com.

19 – Summer Camp Play Day: Crossing at the Dan: 10am-3pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

19,20,21 – Coastal Adventures Overnight Camp: Ages 12-15: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

19-25 – Kids Outdoor Adventure Camp: Ballou Park: Ages 6-8: 9am-5pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

25-27 – Lego Robotics: Body Forward Challenge Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 4-5: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

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29 – Danville Harvest Jubilee Concert: Montgomery Gentry: Carrington Pavilion: 6pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville.com.

Lifestyle/Lectures

2,16 – Senior Community Market Trip: Ballou Rec. Center: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

2-30 – Hip Hop 101: City Auditorium: 11am1pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7-Aug. 11 – Canine Good Manners 101: Glenwood Community Center: 6:30-7:30pm: 434.799.6469: www.playdanvilleva.com.

9 – Senior Shopping Trip: Ballou Rec. Center: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

15 – Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith: Mary’s Diner: 11am-1pm.

16 – Dog Wash: Danville Farmers Market: 9am12pm: 434.799.0843.

19 – Raising Awareness for Health & Wellness-Nutrition & Exercise: Ballou Rec. Center: 5:30-6:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

24 – Avant-garde Writers Session: Averett Library: 2pm: editoradams@gmail.com.

26 – Ins and Outs of Insurance: Ballou Rec. Center: 6:30-7:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

30 – Juneteenth Community Health Outreach Day: Doyle J. Thomas Park: 10am2pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

Hobbies/Sports

1-26 – Danville Braves Baseball: Legion Field, Dan Daniel Memorial Park: Times Vary: 434.797.3792: www.dbraves.com.

1-31 – Fitness Classes:YMCA:Yoga, Zumba, Zumba Aqua, Water Aerobics,Youth Zumba, Combo & Martial Arts: Day/Times Vary: 434.792.0621.

2 – Flat-water Paddle Trip: Ryans Branch Park: 10am: 276.629.4512 X224.

2 – Main Street Cruise-In: Downtown Danville: 6-9pm: 434.251.2237.

2-30 – Zumba Class: Community Center, Chatham: TU 9am, SAT10am: 434.432.3115: www. chathamcares.org.

4 – Fourth of July Celebration: Carrington Pavilion: 12pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville. com.

4 – DSO Independence Day Concert: Carrington Pavilion: 434.797.2666.

4-27 – Step-Aerobics: Community Center, Chatham: MW 5:15pm: 434.432.3115: www.chathamcares.org.

4-28 – Abulous Workout: City Auditorium: M-TH, 10:30-11:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

5,12,19,26 – African Dance Ensemble: Pepsi Building: TU, 6:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

5-Aug 16 – Hoop Dancing Class: Ballou Rec. Center: TU, 11am-12pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

6 – Senior Bowling Tournament: Riverside Lanes: 10am-12pm: 434.791.2695: www. playdanvilleva.com.

7 – Kayak: Abreu/Grogan to Islands: 6-8pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7,14,21,28 – Kuumba-West African Dance: City Auditorium: TH 6:30-8pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7-Aug 18 – Hoop Dancing Class: Ballou Rec. Center: TH, 5:30-6:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

9 – Bark ‘N’ The Park: Dan Daniel

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9 – Kayak: Anglers to Milton N.C.: 9am-5pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

9,10 – Viper Days: VIRginia International Raceway: 434.822.7700: www.virnow.com.

11-Aug. 15 – Tai Chi Class: Ballou Rec. Center: M, 6-7pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

11,18,25 – Boogie Mondays: Ballou Rec. Center: 7-8:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

12 – Fun with Beads: Ballou Rec. Center: 5:30-7:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva. com.

16 – Biscuit Bolt 5K Run/Walk: 8-11am: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

18-Aug. 15 – Belly Dance Classes: Pepsi Building: Mondays: Intermediate, 5:30pm; Beginning 6:45pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

23 – Chatham Cruise In: Main Street Chatham: 5-9pm: 434.548.3233 or 434.489.6082.

25-Aug. 29 – Zumba® Revolution with Ruth: M, 5:30pm: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

26-Aug. 30 – Zumba with Jennifer: TU, 6:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

27 – Fun with Fruit-Making Smoothies: Ballou Rec. Center: 12:30-1:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

28 – Stand Up Paddle Board: Abreu/Grogan: 6-8pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

30-31 – Chump Car/World Karting Association: VIRginia International Raceway: 434.822.7700: www.virnow.com

Martinsville Arts/Exhibits

Thru July 8 – Expressions 2011 Exhibit: Piedmont Arts Association: 276.632.3221: www. piedmontarts.org.

Thru January 14 – Living Off the Land Exhibit:Virginia Museum of Natural History: 10am-4pm: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.

1 – First Friday Art Walk: Studio 107: 5-7pm: 276.638.2107: www.piedmontarts.org.

7 – Bob Ross Technique Workshop: Piedmont Arts: 10am-3:30pm: 276.632.3221: www.piedmontarts.org.

11,12 – Fused Glass Workshop: Studio 107, Piedmont Arts Association: 9am-12pm: 276.638.2107: www.piedmontarts.org.

16 – Third Saturday Stroll: Studio 107: 3-7pm: 276.638.2107: www.piedmontarts.org.

18 – Juried Artisan: Southern VA Artisan Center: 276.632.0066: www. southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

25,26 – Stepping Stone Workshop: Studio 107, Piedmont Arts Association: 9am-12pm: 276.638.2107: www.piedmontarts.org.

Kids/Family

11-15 – Creative Kids College: Noteworthy Knitting: Southern VA Artisan Center: Ages 9-14: 8:30-11:30am: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

11-15 – Fueling Creativity-Junior Motorsports:Virginia Motorsports Technology Center: Ages: 9-14: 8:30-12:30pm: 276.656.0260: www.visitmartinsville.com.

11-15 – Summer Art Camp: Piedmont Arts Association: 9am-12pm: 276.632.3221: www. piedmontarts.org.

11-15 – VMNH Summer Camps: Around the World in Five Days & Wet and Wild:

Virginia Museum of Natural History: 9am-4pm: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.

11-29 – Animal Adventure Day Camp: Infinity Acres Ranch: Ages 7-14: 276.358.2378: www.InfinityAcres.org.

11,13,18,20 – Beginning Quiltmaking for Kids: Studio 107, Piedmont Arts Association: Ages 8-12: 9am-12pm: 276.638.2107: www. piedmontarts.org.

13 – Homeschool Wednesdays: Explorations in the Sky: Virginia Museum of Natural History: Ages 6-10 & 11-18: 10-11:15am: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.

18-21 – Creating Mosaics Summer Camp: Spencer-Penn Centre: Ages 812: 9am-12pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

18-24 – Creative Kids College: Sew Much Fun Sewing: Southern VA Artisan Center: Ages 914: 8:30-11:30am: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

18-22,25-29 – VMNH Summer Camps: Junior Naturalist Camp: Virginia Museum of Natural History: 9am-4pm: 276.634.4185: www. vmnh.net.

25-29 – Creative Kids College: Five Fabulous Days with Fabric: Southern VA Artisan Center: Ages 9-14: 8:30-11:30am: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

25-29 – Creative Kids College: CADD Architectural Model & Design for Junior Architects: PHCC Campus: Ages 9-14: 8:30-11:30am: 276.656.0260: www. southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

25-29 – Summer Art Camp: Piedmont Arts Association: 9am-12pm: 276.632.3221: www. piedmontarts.org.

26,27,28 – VMNH Summer Camps: Doodle Bugs Summer Science Explorers: Virginia Museum of Natural History: 9:30-11:30am: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.

Entertainment

1 – First Fridays Concert Series: The New Familiars: Rives Theatre: 8pm: 276.632.3221.

1,2 – Chicago the Musical: The Black Box Theatre: 7:30pm/2:30pm: www.twcp.net.

4 – Celebration 2011: Martinsville Speedway: 5-11:30pm: 276.956.3151: www.

MartinsvilleSpeedway.com.

8 – Music Night: Spencer-Penn Centre: 5:30pm: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

16 – Bluegrass @ the Rives: Rives Theatre: 7-9pm: 276.632.3221.

22 – TGIF Concert Series: Uptown: 710:30pm: www.martinsvilleuptown.com.

Hobbies/Sports

1-31 – Martinsville Mustangs: Hooker Field: 7pm: Dates Vary: 276.403.5250: www.

MartinsvilleMustangs.com.

2 – DRBA First Saturday Outing: Philpott Lake: 10am: 276.629.4512: www.danriver.org.

2 – Car & Bike Cruzin’ Show: Stanleytown: 3-7pm: 276.629.2929: www.VisitMartinsville.com.

2-24 – Southside Baseball Tournament: Southside Park: Sat. & Sun.: www.SSBaseball.com.

4-28 – Classes at the Centre: Open Computer Class, Chair/Family Aerobics, Zumba: Spencer-Penn Centre: Days/Times Vary: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

7 – Photography Club Meeting: SpencerPenn Centre: 6:30pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

9,16 – Beginners’ Landscape Quilting: Spencer-Penn Centre: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

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9 – Eden Cruise In: Sonic Drive-In, Eden: 4pm: www.exploreedennc.com.

12 – Rook Club: Pelham Community Center: 69:30pm: 336.388.1125: PCC5652@ymail.com.

21 – Scrapbooking Club: Pelham Community Center: 6-9:30pm: 336.388.1125: PCC5652@ ymail.com.

28 – Alive After 5: Roxboro: 336.599.0918: www.historicroxboro.com.

30 – Concert Series: Freedom Park, Eden: 6:30pm: www.exploreedennc.com.

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1,2 – Side By Side By Sondheim’: The Prizery: 7:30pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

1,16,23 – Auto Racing: South Boston Speedway: 877.440.1540: www. southbostonspeedway.com.

5,6,7,8 – Sticks And Stones: The Prizery: Ages 5-7: 9-11:45am : 434.572.8339: www.prizery. com.

5,6,7,8 – Super Science Secrets: The Prizery: Ages 8-11: 1-4pm : 434.572.8339: www. prizery.com.

7-23 – The Sound Of Music: The Prizery: 2pm/7:30pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

10 – The Mountain Road Mosey: The Prizery: 5-8pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

11-14 – Multi-Cultural Art: The Prizery: 9:30-10:30pm : 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

11-14 – Pottery For Children: The Prizery: 10:30-11:30pm : 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

11-15 – Children’s Bookwriting & Illustration Class: The Prizery: 1pm : 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

18-28 – Ancient Egyptian Studies: The Prizery: 9:30am-12pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery. com.

22 – Virginia Cantaloupe Festival: Halifax County: 4-10pm: 434.572.3085: www.gohalifaxva. com.

25-28 – Kreative And Krafty Kids: The Prizery: 1-4pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

28-Aug. 6 – Seussical The Musical: The Prizery: 2pm/7:30pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery. com.

29 – Summer Concert Series: Downtown South Boston: 8-11:30pm: 434.575.4209: www. downtownsobo.com.

Thru July 10 – Salem Fair: Salem Civic Center: 540.375.3004: www.salemciviccenter.com.

7-28 – Party in the Park: Elmwood Park: 5:30-8:30pm: www.pitp.org.

9 – 90’s R&B Tour: Roanoke Civic Center: 7pm: 540.853.5483: www.roanokeciviccenter.com.

15 – Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremonies: Roanoke Civic Center: 7:30pm: 540.853.5483: www.roanokeciviccenter.com.

15,16,17 – Commonwealth Games : Locations/Times Vary: www.commonwealthgames. org 16,17 – Salem Gun and Knife Traders Show: Salem Civic Center: 540.375.3004: www. salemciviccenter.com.

21 – Alison Krauss Concert: Roanoke Civic Center: 7:30pm: 540.853.5483: www. roanokeciviccenter.com.

21 – Impact Wrestling World Tour: Salem Civic Center: 7:30pm: 540.375.3004: www. salemciviccenter.com.

23 – Huggy Lowdown Comedy Stimulus Tour: Roanoke Civic Center: 8pm: 540.853.5483: www.roanokeciviccenter.com.

29,30,31 – D.A.R. Antique Show: Roanoke Civic Center: 540.853.5483: www. roanokeciviccenter.com.

Entertainment

Thru July 9 - Zim Jackson Exhibit: Bower Center for the Arts: 540.586.4235: www. bowercenter.org.

1-29 - Fridays at the Museum: Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library: 2pm: 540.586.4520: www.bedfordvamuseum.org.

2 - Independence Day Celebration: Parkway Marina: 540.297.4412: www.visitbedford. com.

2,3,4 - Red, White and You: Peaks of Otter Winery: 12-5pm: 540.586.3707: www. peaksofotterwinery.com.

2-30 - Sunset Saturdays: Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery: 7-10pm: 540.296.1393: www.hickoryhillvineyards.com.

3 –Music in the Park: SML State Park: 8-10pm: 540.297.6066: www.dcr.virginia.gov.

4 - Celebrate Independence Day: National D-Day Memorial: 10am-5pm: 540.586.3329: www. dday.org.

4 - Fourth of July Celebration: Mariners Landing: 5-10pm: 540.297.4900: www. marinerslanding.com.

4 - LibertyFest: Centertown Bedford: 540.586.2148: www.centertownbedford.com.

6 – Wild Wednesdays: SML State Park: 11:30am-2pm: 540.297.7100: www.dcr.virginia.gov.

8 - 2nd Fridays: Centertown Bedford: 540.586.2148: www.centertownbedford.com.

9 - Horse and Hound Wine Festival: Johnson’s Orchard: 11am-6pm: 540.586.3707: www.bedfordwine.com.

9 - Blues Festival: Sedalia Center: 1-11pm:

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16 - Family Day: National D-Day Memorial: 10am-5pm: 540.586.3329: www.dday.org.

16 - Marc Baskind Concert : Bower Center for the Arts: 7:30pm: 540.586.4235: www. bowercenter. org.

23,24,30,31 - Peachy Open House: Peaks of Otter Winery: 12-5pm: 540.586.3707: www. peaksofotterwinery.com.

27,28,29 - Growing Up in World War II: Day Camp: National D-Day Memorial: 8:30am1pm: 540.586.3329: www.dday.org.

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Series: Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park: Gates Open-1pm, Race Begins-6pm: 276.650.1158: www.

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10 – Beginner Kayak Class: Smith River: 14pm: www.SmithRiverAdventureOutfitters.com.

13,25 – Cooking Class: Spencer-Penn Centre: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

16 – Cruise In: Uptown: 5-8pm: www. martinsvilleuptown.com.

17 – Wilderness Survival Class: 1-5pm: www.SmithRiverAdventureOutfitters.com.

30 – Family Fun Float: 1-4pm: 276.252.0701: www.SmithRiverAdventureOutfitters.com.

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What’s Next?

mystified

by Misty Brooks

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Misty’s children Jason-18, Corey-11, Spencer-9, Tucker-8, and Kendall-7 know all too well the joy and sorrow of being a big family. And new husband Scott is still waiting for the punch line.

Month to month you will find Misty stating the outrageous or ridiculous truths in her day-to-day life, and you will realize that you are not alone in this maniacal concept known as parenting. Yes, welcome to 5150 Lunatic Lane- Where skills and tactics are tried, tested, and often fail. But she keeps doing it anyway!

What’s Next?

Despite the rash, thanks to the underside of my squash plants and the fact that my fingernails look like those of a 6-year-old boy, I’m pretty excited about my garden this year.

I’ve worked hard, and the kids have worked hard- well, I made them work hard. I don’t think a mandatory 15 minutes per day is too much to expect of them. They don’t realize it, but they would rather knock out 5 hours a week in the garden than have me gardening alone. I can’t break up fights, or bake cookies, or do their laundry, or force them to brush their teeth if I’m always in the garden. But let’s focus on more pleasant things. Let’s move on to some fun stuff that happened.

One evening Scott and the boys headed downstairs for a masculine evening of Lord of the Rings. Kendall and I smiled at each other when we heard the basement door shut behind them.

What ever would we do with ourselves? It only took a moment to decide. We were going to watch a movie too! We packed a little snack and took it to my room. Snacks out of the kitchen are a big no-no at our house, so it was a special treat.

And what do you think my little princess chose for us to watch...Tinkerbell, Tangled? Or maybe Up, or Shrek? Wearing a pretty bow in her hair, a Hello Kitty necklace that I made her, a tank-top embellished with rhinestones and a skirt with ruffles at the bottom...she comes into my room with her pick: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.

She is so her mother’s child.

She informed me that she loves Indie and thinks he’s hot. (Watch out, Calista!!) I didn’t tell Kendall that Indiana is 68-years old now.

On a different weekend, we packed up and spent a Saturday at the lake. There was fishing, swimming, floating, and jet skiing. On the drive up, we sang along with the radio. Well Jason didn’t, he was too old. The drive home wasn’t as | JULY 2011 | www.showcasemagazine.com

vocal. Scott had us listening to obscure songs, so we pouted.

Once home, we took quick showers, grabbed a quick bite, and headed to the Eden Drive-In to watch the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Jason had other things to do so he passed on family movie night. Good thing, because after we got there Scott announced that we were staying for a showing of X-Men: First Class as well.

Great. I dislike late nights when I’m already tired. But no worries, I was going to spend the first hour and a half with Captain Jack Sparrow!

We settled in, got some popcorn and candy. We were ready for the movies.

Scott rigged up a radio and a drop cord from the AC adapter in my car and we all sat on a blanket on the ground. One by one the kids started falling asleep.

We all moved to the car for the second movie, where I too ended up falling asleep, but somehow woke up for the end...I hate when that happens.

Right before the end of the movie the car battery died, even though Scott cranked the car between movies. It was hilarious, but I tried to contain my laughter. Scott was less than pleased.

We got a jump...which was even more hilarious. Thank God it was dark outside ;)

But I couldn’t complain. All six of us got to see two movies (if only they had all stayed awake)

for $18! That breaks down to $2.50 each for Scott and me, and a dollar per kid, per movie- can’t beat it!

“And what do you think my little princess chose for us to watch...Tinkerbell, Tangled? Or maybe Up, or Shrek?

...she comes into my room with her pick: Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.

She is so her mother’s child.”

The kids and I are about to enjoy ANOTHER trip to the beach!

This time Kendall, Tucker, Spencer, Corey and I will be accompanied by mom, granny, brother, and niece.

Again, Jason has priorities of work and school, and Scott ...well, I don’t recall the last excuse he gave for not joining us.

Wish us safe travels and wonderful weather. Maybe Kendall will think twice about whining so much this time!

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