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The Wall Street Journal explores Open Season in the ‘Quail Belt’ Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal featured our small town in a big way - on the front page of their “Mansion” section, none the less. The article, “Fragile hunting grounds in the Southeast’s ‘Quail Belt’” came across our desks and we wanted to know more, so we sat down with one of the article’s main interviewees, Ben McCollum, the founder and owner of The Wright Group here in Thomasville.

interviewed and Tall Timbers really helped convey strong stewardship principles that are crucial to the preservation of this unique landscape. And we back that up from a selling stand point - we don’t want these properties to go to just anyone. We work hard to identify conservation minded buyers who not only invest in the property but also in the Thomasville community.

Townie: First of all, congratulations! The Wall Street Journal - that is quite a fete!

BM: These sporting plantations are a vital part of our heritage and history and have played a significant role in shaping our town into what it is today. As properties change hands, it is vitally important that the new owners take the baton and carry it forward, embracing and supporting everything from our downtown, our numerous cultural activities, to our healthcare system. Their continued commitment to our community, along with their stewardship of the land, not only serve to protect their investment and this ecosystem, but impacts and benefits every citizen.

BM: Thank you! It is one of those things that is very exciting, but also kind of bittersweet. On one hand, you have an “above the fold” feature on your hometown - and business! - and then on the other, a sense of protection swells up as we view it as our mission to be guardians and stewards of these properties. Townie: Can you elaborate on that? BM: Thomasville is a complex town to explain to an outsider and these beautiful sporting plantations are part of that messaging. I do think the WSJ got the conservation aspect right - the property owners

Townie: What would your hopes be for a new buyer?

To check out The Wright Group’s listings, head to their new website at wrightbroker.com or follow them on Instagram: @thewrightgroup

Antiques Show’s Pop-Up Shops to Offer Unique, Exotic Wares The 28th Annual Thomasville Antiques Show will offer something new for longtime attendees and for new visitors alike: pop-up shop dealers with international reputations will be selling their wares at price points that satisfy all pocketbooks.

popular Lindroth Island Bags, baskets, and other pieces. Foster, who was recently lauded by House Beautiful as one of the 20th Century’s most influential interior designers, will offer her bedding, home fragrance and other unique gifts.

Show co-chairs Dorothy and Mark Cobb said that in addition to the antiques dealers in the main showroom, a tent outside will house several hand-selected dealers that bring unique and exotic items to Thomasville. The shops will, indeed, “bring some oomph to the show,” Dorothy said.

Also on the roster is Pamela Tidwell of Vieuxtemps Porcelain. An artist based in Greenville, Ga., Tidwell recreates Meissen and Chinese white porcelain by hand and has been featured in Southern Accents magazine.

The Antiques Show has two missions, Mark added. “One is to educate and promote arts in Thomasville and Thomas County. Our second mission is to provide funding to children’s charities,” he said. “We think the pop-up shops meet both of those goals.” Price points at the shops will be lower, Dorothy continued, which she hopes will also be a draw. “Visitors will be able to feel that they’re walking away with something new to contribute to their homes,” she said, “even if it’s not an 18th century sideboard — whether it’s just a fun set of notecards to put on your desk, or some beautiful trays or pitchers.” Dealers hail from as far away as Palm Beach, Virginia, and beyond. Palm Beach-based interior designers Amanda Lindroth and Leta Austin Foster are set to bring items from their boutiques. Lindroth, one of the Show’s featured speakers this year, will showcase her

The Cobbs said one of their guidelines in selecting these dealers was that nobody could sell a product that competed with any other Thomasville business or dealer at the Antiques Show. Tidwell, he said, fits that description well. “She has such an unusual product, and she doesn’t retail her product at all, so you can kind of only find her in a pop-up type setting,” Mark said. “Nobody else in the world probably does what she does,” Dorothy added. The pop-up shop tent will open on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Show’s preview party and will remain open through that Sunday, Feb. 26, during show hours. At the end of the day, Mark said he hopes the new shops will draw a larger audience. “[They’re] about helping people understand how you can combine design and antiques. [They’re] about helping us by enlarging our group, raising more money, and bringing something new and different to the community as a whole,” he said.

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Brown Furniture – the Hottest Trend in Interior Design {Again}! Astonishing as it would have been 50 years ago, the antiques collected over the last few decades have floated on a sea of ever changing taste. How this has happened and what it means today is a fascinating story, for once again the tide is turning. After more than a decade, "brown furniture" is once again the cornerstone of good taste. As is so often the case, the trend setting designers and shelter magazines are leading the charge back to this classic, timeless look, but this time with a new twist, blending traditional “brown” Georgian furniture with Mid Century Modern {the trend that is flowing back out} and much more, In design speak, "brown furniture" is furniture in natural wood tones, not painted or gilded or limed or white washed or lacquered. The vast majority of worldwide furniture is by this definition "brown." The term as used by designers and decorators is lovingly irreverent.

CHUMS Ron Morris Thomasville native and lifetime resident, Ron Morris, serves it up straight. He is a true treasure house of information: from natural cures to self defense. His level of authenticity in Kenpo is hard to find. Taught by the founder, Nakamaura himself, you will find his skill and his mindset are not watered down. How long have you lived in Thomasville? Pretty much all my life. I grew up here. I went to school here. I left for the Marine Corps from here. I ended up back here. You have had some success with natural cures and medicine, what is your favorite? I would say oil pulling. I also use a lot of turmeric. It's important to use whole food supplements and know your source. If you're going to take vitamins, make sure they are something your body can break down and use. Organic really does make a difference. What makes organic different? Organic foods and medicines are not tainted with chemical practices. It's the way things used to be grown. It's silly that healthy food needs to be labeled. The stuff with chemicals should be labeled. Small towns are known for how fast news travels. Has that changed much over the years? I don't think so, unless it travels faster. People used to rely on the newspaper more. Now it's all at their fingertips.

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What's the best "news" or rumor you've heard about yourself ? That I won a woman and a medal in a competition in Okinawa, Japan. I still have the medal {smiling}, I don't know what happened to the woman, though.

For centuries, two factors have dominated household taste and style: architectural trends and lifestyle trends.

What do you think makes Thomasville different now?

This began with baroque architecture and design in the 17th century {heavy, balanced, symmetrical}, then moving to the rococo {delicate and asymmetrical} and neoclassical {symmetry dominated by delicate repetitive motifs} designs of the 18th century, and on to the classical designs {heavy symmetrical and rather unadorned –more “modern”}.

Drugs exist that didn't before. We have to lock our doors at night. It is especially different at night.

This era of “Empire” and “Biedermeier” became the influence for Art Deco, which led to Art Moderne, Modernism, and finally to Mid Century Modern. None of these trends happened in a vacuum; each built on or was a reaction to, the previous periods and all were influenced by “signs of the times.” Prior to the Baroque period, stylistic changes were evolutionary and almost imperceptible. The major cause of all of this rapid change was the burgeoning of both the aristocracy and more importantly the middle class, thousands of families demanding the elegance and stylish comfort once enjoyed only by royalty. These changes were fanned by the vast expansion of printed materials, especially design books such as Chippendale’s The Gentleman & Cabinetmaker’s Director. — David and Elizabeth Lindquist

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Has it changed your mindset? No, I don't think so. I have always been prepared and my mindset is part of who I am. A lot of people call you "Karate Ron." What makes Karate Ron different from a chain establishment? I teach save your life self defense for when losing is not an option. Truthfully, I teach hand to hand combat. It is not a sport. I teach people how to be safe on the street. Even our children's class is full contact. What is the best part of teaching women and children to stand up against bullies and predators? Giving them self confidence. I love it the most when they realize they CAN stand up for themselves. They can survive. What do you think makes Thomasville a safe place to live? I don't think any town is safe anymore. I would say only because Thomasville is smaller it seems safe, but bad things do happen here. They happen everywhere. What is one piece of advice you would give to young people growing up in the world today? Stay aware. Stay alert. Stay mentally tough. Never, ever, assume. Always be prepared. Always expect the unexpected. Always: Think! Think! Think! Remember, the enemy has no rules.

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Lives Without Limits Holding Roaring 20s Speakeasy + Dueling Pianos On February 18, 2017 at 7p, Lives Without Limits is having a Roaring 20s Speakeasy and Dueling Pianos at The Biscuit Company. This is the second time that LWL is having this event. Last year almost 300 people, came out, including some of LWL’s beneficiaries. The tickets are $50 which include a Mom and Dad’s Italian themed dinner and an open wine and beer bar. They will also have a photo booth in addition to the live music from dueling pianos. Guests are encouraged to arrive in 1920s era clothing. Women can dress in flapper dresses with head pieces and men can wear bowler and fedora hats. This fun event benefits a great cause. LWL is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving the lives of individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Many of the beneficiaries of the program are paraplegic and have significant medical needs. LWL’s mission is to honor the courage and spirit of individuals living with a disability by providing outdoor recreation and specialized medical equipment low to no cost. This purpose of this and the fall fundraiser is to recruit members in order to promote outdoor-related opportunities, education, confidence, self-esteem, independence and partnerships between participants with disabilities and non-disabled participants within our local community. Over the past seven years, LWL has brought over $100,000 into the community. LWL also focuses on meeting physical in-home needs. LWL has built access ramps, assisted with supplies, assisted with resources for handicap transportation and family support. LWL has monthly meetings where they take participants on outdoor fishing and hunting trips or trips to the local bowling alley. To learn more about the organization or to purchase tickets or sponsorship for the event, visit http://www. liveswithoutlimitsga.org/. There are three different sponsorship levels available, platinum, gold and silver. The platinum level is $3,000 which comes with food and drinks for a table of eight people and includes digital billboard marketing and marketing on materials the day of the event. The gold level is $1,000 and includes food and drinks for eight people with recognition at the event and locally. The silver level is $500 which includes food and drinks for four people and recognition at the event and locally.

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Shop 'Til You Drop at the Metcalfe Spring Flea Market The 5th Annual Metcalfe Spring Flea Market will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 9a until 2p at the Community Park in Metcalfe, Georgia. The event will showcase numerous vendors featuring antiques and vintage curiosities, shabby chic furniture, architectural salvage, upcycled and recycled treasures, handmade jewelry, original art, personal care products, adult and children’s clothing and accessories, delicious food, live music and entertainment. The event is sponsored by the Metcalfe Community Association. For more information call 229-221-5158.

Birdsong Nature Center’s Old-Timey Plant Sale is Back On March 18 from 9a-1p, Birdsong Nature Center is holding its Old-Timey Plant sale. This sale is held each year on the third Saturday of March. Reliable old garden plants collected from local gardeners and native plants will be available for purchase. If you are in the market for plants for your spring garden, this is the place to be. If you are a garden newbie or are unsure of what plants you need for your garden, members of the Old-Timey Plant Sale Committee have composed articles to help you with your plant selection and southern gardening in general. To see these articles, please visit http://www.birdsongnaturecenter.org/. Birdsong Nature Center's is located on 565 acres of wildflower meadows, forests, ponds and swamps which his home to many birds and other wildlife.

Birdsong Nature Center is a 501c{3} non-profit organization founded on April 23, 1986. Birdsong Nature Center’s mission is to foster awareness, understanding, and appreciation of nature and its interrelationships. You can visit Birdsong Nature Center during their regular hours of Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9a-5p, and Sunday 1-5p. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 4-12 years old and free to members. You can become a member for $30, which helps to preserve the nature center and further educational goals. Birdsong Nature Center is located at 2106 Meridian Road, Thomasville, GA 31792. Their phone number is 229-377-4408. —Denise P.

Business Boost It’s all about the People What’s the hardest job in the world? It seems that being in charge of people is near the top of the list. It shouldn’t be hard at all, but it can be. If you ask 10 owners or managers to name their #1 problem, 8 out of 10 of them will say, “People.” Ask them to expand on that answer, and here are the top 3 reasons they give why being in charge of people can be difficult:

1. People don’t use critical or creative thinking skills on the job.

2. People have personal problems that impact the workplace.

3. People lack a good work ethic.

But, you must have people to help you run the business, right? Most entrepreneurs started their business because of a desire to make a better product or provide the greatest service that was direly needed in the marketplace. Usually, the entrepreneur already had a big interest in or was skilled at that product or service. “I can do this better than anyone. I’ll start my own business.” Then, the day arrives when people must be hired, and what the business owner doesn’t want to do is manage people. That’s not the fun part! There are some ways to improve on the “people problem”, and even if you’ve already tried some of them, perhaps you could try again with a tweak or two. Here are 3 tactics to consider:

1. Hire the best. Avoid hiring in a rush. Listen closely in the interview to explore their real interest in working for you. You should be hiring great people who have the potential to be leaders in your company.

"If you can hire people whose passion intersects with the job, they won't require any supervision at all. They will manage themselves better than anyone could ever manage them. Their fire comes from within, not from without. Their motivation is internal, not external." - Stephen Covey.

2. Do everything you can to make your business a place for which people would be proud to work.

Always pay attention to the culture, making sure your leadership is inspiring employees to be their best. In spite of the drive toward a profit, take care of the people who work for you. “To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.” Doug Conant, Campbell’s Soup.

3. Acknowledge the generations. Depending on the size and type of business you’re operating, you may have as many as 5 generations working together in your business today. Also acknowledge that you may have 5+ generations as your customers.

People are working longer, living longer, and, at the same time, the youngest of the population, Gen Z and Millennials are in the workforce in massive numbers. Millennials, age 22-40, are now the largest generation. So, give this some thought. How well do they interact with each other and with managers? What is important to each generation? How are Millennials interacting with your Baby Boomer {age 53-71} and Traditionalist {age 72+} customers? How can you take steps to make sure this is a welcome time in the culture of your business? “Once upon a time, there was a generation of parents who were certain that Elvis Presley's unashamed hip-swiveling was most certainly the end of society.” Charlie Caruso, Understanding Y. Are you a business owner or manager with “people problems?” Put the 3 tactics above into practice, and add a cup of professional development to the recipe for making your employees the great people who will help you build a great company. —Dara B.

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History's Mysteries: Thomasville Edition Imagine a crisp, late December afternoon in Thomasville; everyone is rejoicing in the Christmas cheer of several days prior, and looking forward to what the New Year will bring. This could have easily described December 30, 1917, if it were not for a fatal accident which occurred beneath Thomasville’s most iconic symbol and devastated the community. It was on this date when a routine call was made to the Thomasville Fire Department for a roof fire at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wethington on Calhoun Street. Several firemen, including Fire Chief R. L. Dawkins {photo below}, boarded their two trucks to embark on their mission and answer the call. The trucks rushed down Crawford Street at nearly 40 miles per hour until the “John Triplett”—which Chief Dawkins was driving— swerved to avoid the oncoming Ford police car driven by Officer Frank Woodward coming from Monroe Street. Due to sand which had collected at this intersection below the Big Oak, the two cars slid together as they swerved with the Ford flipping once and the fire truck flipping twice thrusting four firemen nearly ten feet and landing atop Chief Dawkins. “The accident was one of the most horrible in the history of the city,” quoting the Times-Enterprise, which ended with the death of Fire Chief Dawkins along with the injury of four firemen and Officer Woodward. After assisting with the aftermath of the crash, the second fire truck was able to successfully respond to the house fire; however, the community was much more devastated by the crash which took the life of the thirty-six year old Monticello native and father. Chief Dawkins had come to Thomasville to attend business school and had worked at the fire and police departments until he was appointed Fire Chief in 1909. Noted for being “a splendid officer” who wanted to secure “the maximum efficiency of the department” Chief Dawkins was laid to rest on a snowy January day in Laurel Hill Cemetery. It is believed that this crash which occurred 100 years ago is the only incident where a member of the Thomasville Fire Department was killed while serving their community. —William H.

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Ge t Re a dy for Yo u t h Art s Mo n t h at TCA Every year during the month of March, Thomasville Center for the Arts pulls out all the stops to celebrate Youth Arts Month, a national initiative intended to immerse and engage America’s youth in the visual, performing and musical arts. This year will be no exception. From March 1 through 25, the Center will host both visual art and performance competitions, a massive collaborative art project, two family fun workshops and a talent showcase. “Don’t miss out on the fun,” invites Mary Oglesby, Education and Outreach Director. “We have special children’s art experiences each Saturday of March — from visual arts, to puppets to drums and more — and it’s all free for kids.” Youth Arts Month at the Center kicks off at 5:30p on March 1, at 600 East Washington Street, with a Youth Art Show & Visual Arts Scholarship Ceremony. The event is free and the public is encouraged to support young artists from area schools. This kickoff event will feature awards given to outstanding entries, and one graduating senior will win an arts scholarship to the university of their choosing. A reception will immediately follow. On Saturday, March 4, from 10a through 12:00p, the public is invited to Studio 209 at 209 West Remington Avenue to join student artists from Thomasville’s County, City and private schools as they team up with Thomasville Center for the Arts to create a large-scale public art masterpiece, designed by Darlene Taylor, public art director. Younger artists will get a chance to create a smaller-scaled youth version under the guidance of Sara Anders and Mary Oglesby. This collaborative public art project is the first of its kind, and the finished product will be on display during and leading up to Thomasville Center for the Arts’ Due South concert on Saturday, April 22. The Performing Arts competition and scholarship award event is set for Sunday, March 5 at 4:00p The free and open event, presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts, Thomasville Entertainment Foundation and Thomas University, will feature a scholarship opportunity for a young instrumentalist, pianist or vocalist studying the performing arts in the Thomasville area. The public is

encouraged to attend and share their appreciation for creativity in youth and local arts. The event lineup will also include a Thomasville Entertainment Foundation Family Series performance of Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop, the puppet from the Emmy Award-winning television series Lamb Chop’s Play-Along. Mallory is the daughter of Shari Lewis, who starred in the television show during its five-year run on PBS. Mallory and Lamb Chop will perform and entertain families at the Center’s Washington Street location on Saturday, March 11 at 10:00a. The performance is free for children, and adult tickets are $10. The show will be followed by a sock puppet workshop where participants can make their own puppet pals. Pre-registration is required for the puppet-making workshop. This experience is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Georgia Presenters and Fox Theatre Institute. Next, Steve Campbell of Dancing Drum will lead those of all ages in an “Art Free for All” Family Drum Day and Workshop on March 18, beginning at 10a Lucky guests who attend will experience rhythms, dances and songs covering character traits like fairness, responsibility and respect. A family drum workshop will follow, where participants can make their own music with drums and other percussion instruments. This event also takes place at 600 East Washington Street. Youth Arts Month wraps up on Saturday, March 25, at 10:00a at the East Washington Street location with a talent showcase by the Center’s resident music program partner, Versa Musica. Local Versa Musica students will perform works for their community and showcase the creative force of young adults in Thomasville. Admission is $20 for adults, and children are free. Explains Oglesby: “The Center and Thomasville are so fortunate to have such great art program partners who help make this month special by sharing their amazing talents with the youth of Thomasville.” For more information or to pre-register for a workshop, visit our website at thomasvillearts.org or contact Mary Oglesby, Education & Outreach Director, at {229} 226.0588.

Come sit by the ‘Fire’ for a Baroque coffeehouse jam Coffee? Baroque music? Yes, please. To listen to Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra is to get a lesson in music history. This group will bring the heat of the Brandenburg Concertos to the Thomasville Center for the Arts on February 28. The first little-known fact about these fiery and complex contrapuntal works is that they were first heard in a coffeehouse not unlike our modern-day Starbucks. Gottfried Zimmerman, a middle-class entrepreneur, was the sponsor. The concertos were heard in the coffee garden of the Zimmerman Coffeehouse. Composer J.S Bach had a difficult life. He was a church music composer required to produce massive works for services each week. The pressure was unimaginable. The coffeehouse environment gave Bach a chance to let his hair down and to present the work about which he was most passionate at the time: the Brandenburg Concertos among other works.

Chief R.L. Dawkins. Photo credit: The Collections of the Thomas County Historical Society. {Special thanks to firefighter Mark West for his research on Chief Da wkins and Ephraim Rotter of the Thomas County Historical Society. The December 31, 1917 edition of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise is cited for information on this accident}

Another interesting fact: Back composed the concertos for the Margrave of Brandenburg. The Margrave was short-sighted. He never had the concertos performed. But truth be told, Bach didn’t have the virtuoso musicians to play such difficult

music. But so much to the good for lovers of Baroque music in this modern day. The Brandenburg concertos are masterful in their ability to move the emotions. The concertos move, delight, and enchant audiences. Jeannette Sorrell, conductor and harpsichordist and the orchestra will perform on period instruments. If you’ve never seen a Baroque cello or violin or a theorbo, this is the concert for you. {For those of you who remember the vampire soap opera Dark Shadows, you’ve heard the theorbo.} Apollo’s Fire will perform three of the six Brandenburg Concertos. National Public Radio’s Ted Libbey has described them as the supreme achievement in Baroque music and a feast for the ears. Bon appétit. IF YOU PLAN TO GO What: A Night at Bach’s Coffeehouse – Apollo’s Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra When: Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30p Where: Thomasville Center for the Arts Tickets: Online ticket purchase: TEFconcerts. com or call 229-226-7404 — June D.

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What exactly is a "superfood?" Many of the superfoods we hear about in the media seem inaccessible {rare root from Japan anyone?} or too expensive. A good way to define a superfood is one that has a wide range of nutritional benefits including immunity boosting, cancer fighting properties, beauty benefits and antiinflammatory effects. There are many incredible foods that are at your fingertips that can be found at your local grocery store. The goal is to incorporate more of these in your diet everyday. Here are my personal top 5 superfoods: Lemons: I mention lemons in almost every column, but they have such a list of noteworthy traits that I can’t help myself. Hot water with lemon is the best way to start your day because it is hydrating, detoxifying to the liver, reduces inflammation and helps retain your skin’s elasticity. Acai: These berries pack more of a punch than even blueberries due to their high levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, minerals and even omega fatty acids. Acai is a true beauty superfood that will brighten, smooth and nourish skin cells. The best way to get your hands on these is in the freezer section at Publix. They come in packets and you can add them to a smoothie or yogurt. Sardines: I almost put wild salmon here, but thought I would go out on a limb with this one. I love sardines, always have, but admit they may take some getting used to. However, it’s worth it. The essential fats, vitamins and minerals work on a cellular level in skin cells that give you a radiant glow. I like to mix them with my favorite Dijon mustard. Turmeric: If you add one spice to your routine, this is the one. Not only are there proven anti-inflammatory properties, but it also cleanses the blood, which increases circulation. This alone has numerous benefits for your body, glowing skin being one of them. I sprinkle this on veggies or warmed hemp or coconut milk. Also to note, adding a few shakes of black pepper will enhance the absorption of turmeric. Pumpkin Seeds: This superfood seed is excellent for increasing hair growth and hair strength due to the vitamin and amino acid makeup. The essential fatty acids also help nourish the scalp. My favorite are the Naked Pumpkin Seeds with a bit of Sea Salt from CB’s Nuts. I always grab a bag at Whole Foods and eat a few a day. Honorable Mention: Avocado, Chia Seeds, Spinach, Flaxseed Oil, Cilantro, Forbidden Rice — Sarah Brown is the Townie’s resident goddess

Quoted in the ‘Ville If you could give a small child just one piece of advice about life, what would it be? “Enjoy your childhood while you can” —Perida M— “Listen to your parents” —Tricia J— “Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none” —Lauren M— “Ignore the haters, they’re just jelly” —Ansley A— “Don’t cry over spilled milk” —Kelcie A— “Reach for the sky because anything is possible” —Kimberly A— “Never give up on your dreams” —Misty M—

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Storytime with Rosalind Bunn

The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 11a-1p Author Rosalind Bunn will be at The Bookshelf to read her latest book, Thunder & a Lightning Bug Named Lou, at story time. A craft will be available after the reading. For more information, please contact Ashley Sherlock at 229-228-7767.

Cashore Marionettes “Simple Gifts”

Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 E. Washington St. 2p, Adults $10, Children free Simple Gifts is a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday Our expertise life set to stunning music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and is in your Copland. Through a combination of manipulation, beautiful music, theatrical illusion, and artistic insight, the performance explores a range emotions with bestofinterest. characters and actions that are amazingly convincing. The marionettes are engineering marvels and the quality of movement is extraordinary. Recommended for families with children 8 years and older.

Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Festival “A Living Legacy”

Jack Hadley Black History Museum, 214 Alexander St. 10a-2p This year, Public Safety Agencies will tell our children and guests their mission, tell about their careers and their dedication to teaching and help saving lives. We want to stamp out “The Crisis in Black Education.” This event is FREE and open to the public, including free tours of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum.

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3rd Annual Dancing with the Thomasville Stars

Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, 144 E. Jackson St. 7-10p, Adult tickets $20, Children $10 The event raises money for Halcyon Home Domestic Violence Shelter. Tickets are available for purchase at Rayann's Christian Bookstore, 214 S. Broad Street.

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Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds 7-10p, $175 pp The Thomasville Antiques Show Committee is pleased to present thirty of the country’s most prestigious dealers who will offer the opportunity to view and purchase exquisite antiques. The dealers will showcase antique furniture, paintings, rugs, jewelry, tableware, accessories and collectibles to suit the taste of the casual and the serious collector. Enjoy a preview of this year's fine antiques and enjoy dinner and drinks. For more info, call 229-236-8273 or visit www. thomasvilleantiquesshow.com. The Antiques Show will continue throughout the weekend until February 26.

February 24 Fridays at Noon Concert: Velma Frye

Thomas University Balfour Chapel, 1501 Millpond Rd. Noon Join Thomas University for a free concert featuring Velma Frye, Singer. The "Fridays at Noon" concert series offers monthly concerts that feature local and regional artists performing a wide range of musical styles. The concert is free and open to the public.

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February 25 Author Signing with Chip Bragg

The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 2-4p C.L. "Chip" Bragg will be at The Bookshelf to sign copies of his newly released Martyr of the American Revolution. The book follows what began as a local incident as it turns into an international affair that was debated in Parliament and the Continental Congress.

February 28 Thomasville Entertainment Foundation presents “Apollo’s Fire”

Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 E. Washington St. 7:30p, $38 Adults, $15 Students Sorrell’s celebrated Cleveland Baroque Orchestra sets the stage aflame with a lively evening of music Bach and his friends might have played in a favorite Leipzig coffeehouse. For more information or tickets call 229-226-7404 or visit www.tefconcerts.com.

March 2 TOSAC Book Club

TOSAC Storefront Theater, 117 S. Broad St. 7-8p Read a script each week or watch a film that goes with a previous script! For more information, contact Joana Russell at 229-516-3605.

SAVE THE DATE March 4 Spring Sweep Yard Sale

February VIP Painting Class

Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale: Preview Party

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Thomasville Garden Center, 1002 South Broad Street All four garden club members are bringing their "treasures-” rugs, furniture, art, knick knacks and more! Call: {229} 226-5291

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Shelf Talk + Signing with Ruth Baumann The Bookshelf, 126 S. Broad St. 5-7p Ruth Baumann, PhD student at Florida State, will be here to talk and answer questions about her chapbook, RETRIBUTION BINARY.

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1 Flightless bird Spring Downtown Thomasville Sidewalk Sale 4 Omega's partner Downtown 10a-5p 9 Part of HOMES. Join shoppers at downtown Thomasville’s semi-annual Sidewalk Sale! Participating Nat Higdon Vice President, 14 Impair downtown merchants will have great items available at a discounted Commercial Lending rate on the 15 B sidewalks outside their store. Come see all the Downtown Thomasville has to offer! www.tcfederal.com Sponsored by the Main Street Office. 16 Japanese city 17 Possessive pronoun 18 Reconnoiter February 19 19 Summary 20 Where the whale is. Red Hills Fire Festival 22 One of seven.. Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy, 24 Hurricane center 13093 Henry Beadel Dr., Tallahassee, FL 11a-3p 25 Building addition Attend this all-ages event to experience, enjoy and learn about the special natural process of fire in southern pinelands.Working The festival will include wagon rides, wildlife, 27 Dined live prescribed fire, equipment demonstrations, fire talks with experts, kids' activities, 29 Gradual appearance {2 wds.} in your four of our favorite food trucks, and live music from Clever Girl! 32 Airships best interest. Heather Taylor 35 Ancient day crowd outside Personal Banker the Colosseum? February 21 36 Atmosphere layer Studio 209, 209 W. Remington Ave. 5:30-7:30p, $50pp Join Hillery Richards for February’s VIP class. Participants will be guided with step by step instructions in a small classroom setting designed for more individual artist attention! This month we’re learning how to paint our state flower, the Cherokee Rose, using oils.

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We don’t let winter slow us down! Sure, the holidays have come and gone, and we’ve had our share of gloomy, cloudy days, but this is the www.tcfederal.com South, which means spring is in the air, and brisk walks + good books are just what the doctor ordered. Here’s what’s coming up in the shop:

• Saturday, February 18, all day Sidewalk Sale. Downtown Thomasville hosts sidewalk sales a couple of times a year {perfect for those of us trying to move Our and expertise older inventory}, so go ahead bring the family to browse is in your www.tcfederal.com downtown on Saturday. We’ll have lots of hardback books on sale, plus some Herschel backpacks, too. best interest. Britney Glass

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• Saturday, February 18, 11a Story Time with Rosalind Bunn. While you’re in town hunting bargains, why not stop by with the kiddos to meet author Rosalind Bunn? Rosalind has been in the shop before, and she’s always a hit with the little ones. Her new book, Thunder and a Lightening Bug Named Lou, just released, and we’re happy to be hosting her in the store again! Stop by while you’re Working downtown, and don’t forget: We host tory time every Saturday at 11:00!in your www.tcfederal.com

best interest. • Thursday, February 23, 5p Shelf Talk and Signing with Ruth Baumann. PhD candidate and poet Ruth Baumann is joining us for the release of her new book, Retribution Binary. Come hear her read portions of the new book, then listen as Ruth answers questions about her craft.

• Saturday, February 25, 2-4p Signing with Chip Bragg. Local author Chip Bragg is a favorite Our expertise is in Nat Higdon of our customers; his passion for history and well-researched Vice President, Commercial Lending your beststories interest. is evident in his latest work, Martyr of the American Revolution. History buffs will want www.tcfederal.com to meet Chip and chat with him at our author signing later this month.

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Don’t Miss: Spring Sidewalk Sale Warning! Your money will disappear during this great event. Spring has sprung early in Downtown Thomasville. February 18 from 10a to 5p, local downtown stores will have their Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale. They will have items available at discounted rates on the sidewalk right outside of their store. Grab some lunch and some walking shoes and make way to the Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale. Sponsored by the Mainstreet Office 3rd Annual Dancing With The Thomasville Stars Dancing With The Stars is back with a new Thomasville Twist. February 18 from 7 to 10p will host Dancing With The Stars at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. Located 144 E. Jackson Street. This particular event will be raising money for the Halcyon Home Domestic Violence Shelter. Guess what else? Two awards will be presented! The Community Choice Award will go to the favorite dance couple who raises the most donations for the Halcyon Home. The Judges Award will go to the couple who puts on the best performance of the night which will be judged by three qualified judges. Youth {12 and younger}- $10.00 Adults- $20.00

• Saturday, February 25, 5:30-6:30p "Frozen" event with Downtown Thomasville. Come downtown and watch "Frozen" outside on the bricks of West Jackson Street! Our shop is a little outside the new creative district, so we’re bringing The Bookshelf to you. We’re hosting a small Working pop-up shop and crafting party inside Fuzzy Goat! We’ll have a few copiesinofyour "Frozen" books onwww.tcfederal.com sale, plus a snow-inspired craft we think little ones will love. bestyour interest. • Saturday, March 4, 2-4p Middle Reader Event with Faith Harkey. We’re so excited about our upcoming author event with Faith Harkey. Faith writes for middle grade readers, and her new book, Genuine Sweet, is all about spunky, 12-year-old Genuine of small town Sass, Georgia. Elementary and middle school students are encouraged to come meet Faith and hear a reading from her book, plus we’ll be having a jewelry-making party and ice cream bar, so… Mark your calendars! • Saturday, March 18, 10a to noon Reader Meet Writer. Are you a local author ready to share your work with the world? We love carrying books by local writers in the shop, but we admit: Sometimes they get lost on our shelves! Reader Meet Writer is our annual authors’ fair we co-host with our friends at Thomas County Pubic Library, and it gives regional writers a chance to share their books with their fellow authors and area readers. Contact Ashley Sherlock, our local author liaison, for ways you can be involved: events@ bookshelfthomasville.com. — Annie Butterworth Jones Co-Owner + Managing PartnerT he Bookshelf

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