Weekender Extended - Sept. 2018 Issue

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Table of Contents

48 Feature : Product Reviews All About the Food

10 PLACES TO GO: Delicious Detroit

FEATURES

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Celebrity Restaurants

Savannah, GA New Orleans, LA Las Vegas, NV

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Cleveland, OH Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV

Things to Do: Coffee Culture in Salt Lake City

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Places to Go: Delicious Detroit

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Things to Do: Take a Trail to Table Tour

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Beer Stein to Wine Stem

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Roots N Blues N BBQ

44 THINGS TO DO: Dine Around the District / of Columbia Mo.

26 Things to Do: Dine Around the District 28 Places to Go: White Mountains 32 Food Fun Column 34 Hoosier Pie Trail 36 Eat Your Way Around Denver Like a Local 38 Places to Go: Waveland Art Fair 40 Places to Go: U.S. Museums for FREE 42 People to See: At the Transplant Games of America 46

People to See: The Potato Jewelry Makers /Backroads Jo Lanker / Artists at Cotton Eyed Joes

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Product Reviews

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Across the Miles - In Brief

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46 PEOPLE TO SEE: Jewelry Makers

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Up Close: From the Editor

When it comes to excellant food, buffet dinners, the best of the best desserts, or any home-cooked meals, I immediately think of my grandmother. After all, it is she who taught my own mother how to cook. I grew up on her recipes.

There was always something special and exciting about going to visit “MawMaw” a good hour away from my home.

It was usually a weekend or holiday, due to school and work schedules.

The most important question to me, however, was, “Does she know we are coming?” You see, if she knew, then she could cook or bake (or both) something special just for me!

(Again, it was for all to enjoy, but she made me feel like it was just for me and exactly what I liked). My favorite was her peach cobbler. Never tasted any better than hers and probably never will. Perhaps just as good, but none with the love she poured into that huge rectangle glass baking dish.

My grandmother loved only two kinds of pie and was great at making both: hot and cold! In her later years as her health deteriorated, it was hard for her to digest some foods. She picked at her food and seemed to never be hungry. I can still hear her comment, “Oh, I’m not at all hungry...well, I guess I could maybe force down a piece of pie.” She never ever turned down a piece of pie. I’m sure she would love to travel the Indiana Pie Trail featured on page 34.

There are, oh, so many memories of her dining table overflowing with goodies from her kitchen. I’ve visited so many great restaurants through my travels and have found favorites I like to return to enjoy again and again. But I would love more than anything to experience a meal at my grandmother’s house - one more time!

So this month it is all about food fun - where to go for that one special delicious meal! Enjoy! Go! Then share with us your “Great Food Trip” for a chance to win a Weekend Getaway for the whole family. Simple email your travels to: editor@weekenderextended.com

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Celebrity Dining Restaurants Owned by Celebrity Chefs Paula Deen Savannah, GA

Emeril Lagasse New Orleans, LA

Lady And Sons THE LADY & SONS RESTAURANT HAD ITS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS BACK IN JUNE 1989 WHEN PAULA DEEN STARTED THE BAG LADY OUT OF HER HOME. THE BAG LADY BEGAN AS A LUNCH DELIVERY SERVICE WITH PAULA’S SONS, JAMIE AND BOBBY, DELIVERING BAG LUNCHES TO AREA BUSINESS PEOPLE IN THEIR OFFICES AROUND TOWN. After becoming a full - service restaurant in 1991, Paula renamed her business “The Lady” and to “Lady & Sons” in 1996. Today, the restaurant seats nearly 330 in a renovated building downtown. A dinner buffet is served daily from 4-9 p.m. The features change, so stop in and see what’s cooking. Appetizers include Southern favorites, such as fried okra or green tomatoes.

Desert menue lists pecan pie!

Meril Currently, Lagasse is the chef-proprietor of 12 restaurants in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Orlando, Miramar Beach and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Lagasse’s 11th restaurant, Meril, opened in New Orleans in 2016. Most recently he opened his 12th restaurant, Emeril’s Coastal Italian, in Miramar Beach, Florida.

Recognition and awards have made him known to food-loving Americans everywhere. His restaurants consistently win critical praise and top ratings. He has hosted more than 2,000 shows on the Food Network, and is the food correspondent for ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

Lagasse is the best-selling author of 19 cookbooks Lagasse’s restaurant company, Emeril’s Homebase, in New Orleans, houses restaurant operations, a culinary test kitchen, and a boutique store. www.emerilsrestaurants.com-

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Bobby Flay Las Vegas, NV

Mesa Grill Bobby developed his signature style of American cookery, marrying the flavors of southwest with his love of grilling at Mesa Grill. Bobby presents dishes like New Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Ancho Chile Sauce, Sweet Potato Tamale, and Crushed Pecan Butter. In a nod to the West, he also includes a Chiptole Glazed Rib-Eye with Red and Green Chile Sauce.

Las Vegas’ proximity to Mexico gives the restaurant access to some of that country’s highest-quality tequila and mezcal offerings, and the expansive wine list has a global reach yet maintains an emphasis on top American wines. For more information, visit www.mesagrill.com.

We watch them on the Food Channel.

We wish there was such a thing as “Smellavision.” Now there is even something better! How about

Michael Symon Cleveland, OH

Lola Bistro / Mabel’s BBQ / B Spot Chef Michael Symon cooks with soul. Growing up in a Greek and Sicilian family, the Cleveland native creates boldly flavored, deeply satisfying dishes at his restaurants in America’s heartland He also shares his exuberant, approachable cooking style and infectious laugh with viewers as an Iron Chef on the Food Network and as a co-host on ABC’s The Chew. Michael has appeared on several Food Network shows and is the author of four best-selling cookbooks.

Michael and his restaurants have been awarded numerous honors.

At Lola Bistro, Symon’s menu offers diners the opportunity to experience modern interpretations of their favorite Midwestern dishes. For more information, visit www.michaelsymon.com

“taste-a-reality?” Simply attend one of the celebrity restaurants featured below and experience their dishes unique to them.

Giada De Laurentiis Las Vegas, NV

Robert Irvine Las Vegas, NV

Public House

Giada My charming Las Vegas restaurant welcomes diners with warm colors, comfortable furniture and natural lighting thanks to the restaurant’s huge retractable windows. Guests can eat in the dining room, lounge or on the outdoor patio, boasting breathtaking views of the Bellagio fountains and Caesars Palace. Enjoy!

It’s Italian cuisine with refreshing Californian influences and a wine selection that has earned “Wine Spectator’s” 2017 Best of Award of Excellence. Menu items include lemon spaghetti, chicken cacciatore, marsala herb chicken meatballs, rosemary focaccia and lemon flatbread, and vegetable Bolognese rigatoni.

There are also family-style options, along with vegan and gluten-free choices. Desserts, like the lemon ricotta cookies and sorbets, serve as the perfect ending.

For more information, visit www.giadadelaurentiis.com.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine redefines the dining experience with Robert Irvine’s Public House restaurant located in at the Tropicana. Boasting nearly 9,000 square feet, the restaurant features a 275seat dining room complete with a wraparound bar, open kitchen design, private dining room and views of The Strip. Robert Irvine’s Public House offers a range of comfort food options inspired

by Chef Irvine’s culinary travels from around the world - all in a pub-like atmosphere.

The menu is full of one-of-akind, unique food items created

by Chef Irvine himself and is like nothing you can get now on the strip. Open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Robert Irvine’s Public House will be holding a beer dinner every third Friday of every month during 2018.

For more information, visit http://chefirvine.com/

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Things to Do

Getting a Buzz Coffee Culture

Salt Lake City – Salt Lake is buzzing with a dynamic coffee culture that’s been on an upward swing for the past few years. From nitro-poured cold-brewed coffee to siphon coffee makers that seem as much alchemy as science, downtown Salt Lake has become nationally known as the place where beans and baristas are taken seriously. For a tasting, here are five coffee shops where smallbatch, direct-sourced roasts are king.

Publik Coffee Roasters - Named for the Dutch word for “community,” Publik is housed in a 12,000-plus-square-foot building that was once used by a lithographer.

This is a dual-level space with lots of seating, outfitted with reclaimed materials and Alpha Dominche Steampunk machines. The original Publik is in downtown Salt Lake City. Publik Kitchen in the 9th and 9th district serves their coffee

as well as a full menu, and a third location is in the Avenues neighborhood. https://www.publikcoffee.com/#/ The Rose Establishment – In a century-old former meatpacking plant close to Pioneer Park, The Rose Establishment exclusively serves Four Barrel Coffee from San Francisco. Those seeking nitro-poured cold-brewed coffee on tap have found nirvana. The buzzy Rose Establishment has a full breakfast and lunch menu, welcomes you with the aroma of house-made pastries and baked goods, and serves Four Barrel espresso as the perfect eye-opener. http://theroseestb.com/ Salt Lake Roasting Co. - A Salt Lake staple since the 1980’s, Salt Lake Roasting Co. is a true pioneer in craft coffee in Utah. It’s the city’s oldest coffee roaster and owner John Bolton mentored

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under the legendary Alfred Peet (Peet’s Coffee).

Sourcing beans that are always Fair Trade and Rain Forest Alliance certified, the coffee is freshly roasted in-house and the pastries made fresh daily. There’s a downtown location on 400 South and a newer branch near the Leonardo Museum. http://www.roasting.com/ caffe d’bolla - Run by husband-and-wife owners John and Yiching Piquet, caffe d’bolla is located close to the public library and dubs itself “Salt Lake City’s first artisan roaster and siphon coffee bar.” This is where to find single origin coffees from small farms and estates. The Pichets artfully employ a siphon coffee maker, which utilizes boiling water and a vacuum effect to create a memorable cup of coffee. This for those who treasure a slow, carefully created coffee experience. https://www.caffedbolla. com/

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Blue Copper Roasters - In the heart of the 9th and 9th District, Blue Copper Coffee Room is housed in an industrial space with a sizeable outdoor patio. They use smallbatch roasted beans, with a rotating selection of boutique bean offerings sourced from

reputable importers. At the moment, they are working with partners in Colombia and Nicaragua. Take your brew to another level with their specialty and seasonal beverage syrups. http://www.bluecopperslc.com/

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Places to Go:

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Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Baker’s Keyboard Lounge offers Soul Food at its best.

The fried chicken wings, collard greens and baked mac and cheese are tasty. Or you can choose the Liver and Gizzards, Catfish, Ribs or lots of other choices.

Baker’s is worth a visit for more than the food. Baker’s, which opened May 1934 as a diner until the owner’s son, Clarence Baker, introduced Jazz with a piano player, claims to be the oldest continuously operated jazz club in the world. All the greats like Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and most of the biggest Jazz names played. The giant piano bar is world famous. If you visit at night, chances are there will be a band. Daytime, you can stand on that stage where so many Jazz greats once played.

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Detroit

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Detroit __Contin There was a Recovery Park Carrot Salad with large shaved carrot curls, green curry, puffed rice, peanuts & basil. Another salad offered crispy greens with radishes and sticks of crouton type bread. The entrée was some of the juiciest pork chops I have ever seen. Naturally nothing ever tops dessert. My choice was a creamy custardy dish topped with fresh berries.

Chef Lents explained why he came here to a brand new hotel— The 100 room boutique Foundation opened just over a year ago-- rather than remain in Chicago at world famous Sixteen where he had gained his two Michelin stars, “I had a severe illness and it gave me time to think. As a chef from Michigan I had to leave and go elsewhere but now I want to come back to Michigan and help develop the next generation of great chefs here. That’s better than chasing that third star. I picked a great time to come back here.”

After dinner do stroll around the hotel. It’s filled with art and combines its old fire station history with modern concepts. There’s lots of art from local artists. One of the most impressive pieces is behind the entrance lobby. It’s by Kim Harty and is called “Cumulus,” is a glass light fixture that hangs in the shaft space where firefighters would hang hoses to dry. It’s like so many balloons drawing

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your eye ever upward.

Townhouse

Townhouse blends comfort food with haute cuisine.

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like Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop or Brick Chicken with a glass of Riesling. Finish it off with one of the scrumptious desserts like a Mini Flourless Chocolate Brownie Skillet made with a brownie tipped with Ray’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and fresh strawberries or a tender Carrot Cake.

Executive Chef Michael Barrera oversees the menu to be sure it’s all top notch. Maybe the bouncy young servers in their red suspenders will bring out a birthday cake and you’ll get to see the on-top fireworks.

Detroit Club Grille Room Want to dine like the super rich auto industry founders? Join the club. Actually you can dine at what was once the top-brass club for auto company executives, bankers and politicians-- think Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca--without any membership now at Detroit Club Grill Room. There’s not a large menu but Executive Chef Kirk Mckinney keeps it very elegant. I sampled one of their paninis, the Chicken, Apple, Brie, with grilled chicken breast, pesto, brown mustard brie, Granny Smith apples, and arugula on their own baked bread served with their House Chips.

There are some very tempting desserts like Chocolate Mousse Cake and Cannoli.

There’s a 1929 Model A Ford parked on the property that you won’t be able to resist photographing. If you get chance ask about the history and take a tour. The club was begun in 1882 and moved to this four-story September, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -13-

Detroit __Conti Romanesque Revival building with 100 elite members in 1891.

It had some hard times and shut down for a time.

Today, Detroit Club again functions as a club but is open to the public for the first time, both the dining and the hotel. The Grille Room and a members-only library is on the ground floor.

It’s filled with memorabilia from the past century. The second floor is the 120-seat Grand Ballroom and some private dining rooms. The Presidential Ballroom on the third floor evokes memories of the age of Robber Barons in extravagant splendor.

There’s a cigar bar here too; you smell it as soon as you enter.

There are ten suites on the fourth floor, all very luxurious.

Downstairs, in the basement, there’s a beautiful spa with a whirlpool, a gym, men’s and women’s saunas, a massage room and locker rooms.

Lumen

Lumen, located in Detroit’s iconic Beacon Park, might be the hottest new dining spot in Detroit today. It’s a joint effort between Detroit Energy and LePage family, current owners of several restaurants in the area. To start with it’s Leeds certified, no easy feat for a restaurant. It opens and blends with the surroundings. Most of its “walls” are actually sliding glass panels that can open or close depending on the whims of the Detroit weather. There are 150 indoor seats that filled up fast the night we were there. Much of the dining is outdoors with over 150 seats in the patio or on the rooftop. There is even a firepit outside for cool nights. Presently it’s only opened after 3pm Tuesday through Sunday but lunch hours are coming soon.

Their menu is small but well thought out. Anyone should find something they like. For an appetizer my first choice is the Cheese and Charcuterie Board. My entrée choice was a Rustic Tomato dish, a thin pasta with tomatoes, basil and white wine.

You can choose between three additions or eat it vegetarian.

Naturally I choose shrimp, but you could have salmon or chicken instead.

The dessert everyone needs to try there is the hot fudge cream puff with Sanders sauce. It’s a classic. Their bar carries just about anything you could ask for from drafts to cocktails.

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Photos By Katie Walls Editor/Publisher of American Roads and Global Highways

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Detroit __Conti 220 Merrill

220 Merrill in one of Detroit’s most upscale suburb cities, Birmingham, offers dining ranging from pizza to steak, oysters, on the half shell to lobster. It’s pretty versatile; that comes naturally to a restaurant housed in a building with a unique history. It was built in 1932 as the Detroit Edison Company. In 1978 it morphed into the city’s first full service restaurant.

The outside preserves the old character but inside, it’s super modern luxury.

The Cheese and Charcuterie Board here is the equal of any anywhere. It’s filled with cheeses, meats, fruit, flatbreads and preserves. Entrees are hard to choose as there are lots of goodies. I decided on a Lobster Fettuccini. Wow, Not only lobster mingled throughout the pasta, there was a small lobster tail sitting atop it. Desserts are scrumptious from the Crème Brule (my choice) or the chocolate syrup over ice cream topped with cherries served in a mason jar (a friend’s choice but she shared.)

They are well known for their bar scene as well. You can order your favorite cocktail or choose from some of their specials.

My choice was their Old Woodward with Makers Mark, fresh strawberries, lime juice and mint.

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Detroit Winery

One of Detroit’s new ventures, Detroit Winery, is using a novel concept to produce wine from locally grown grapes. Blake Kownacki, owner and wine producer, brought his talents back to Detroit and has been making small-production boutique wines since 2016. He told us, “There is a very specific microclimate in Detroit near the river where the grapes grow well.”

He uses all Michigan grapes, primarily from the Lake Michigan shore and southwest area of the state. His most unique project however is working with locals to plant and cultivate his grapes in the city’s side lots. “We provide the start up and the training for owners of lots. After three years we buy the grapes back. By working with this side lot program I can get the grapes I need for my wine and the same time there is an economic benefit for the people.”

They plan on having their brand new winery and tasting room opened by January 2019 in historic Stroh’s ice cream factory at 1000 Gratiot Avenue. There is a significant food scene around Eastern Market where the new tasting room is located.

Vertical Vertical is one place you can sample Detroit Wines in a classy atmosphere right now. The do serve a complete menu that complements their massive collection of wines. They are described as “Downtown Detroit’s first high-end, wine-centric restaurant.”

Yes, Detroit can please any palate.

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Things to Do:

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Pure Adventures Launches All-new “Trail to Table” Tours Savor the Adventure with this New Collection of Active Tours for Food & Wine Lovers PHOENIX - PRNewswire/ -Pure Adventures announces the launch of the new “Trail to Table” tour collection, designed to combine multi-sport adventures with local food experiences.

Taking a break from cycling Provence’s lush vineyards to sample the local varietals at a family winery on Pure Adventures’ new tour: Trail to Table in Provence. This multi-sport tour immerses travelers in the sights, smells, and contours of the land by bike, foot, canoe, and horseback. Add in wine tastings, picnic lunches, and a cooking class to learn traditional Provencal flavors and techniques, and you have a Provence experience from an entirely different perspective!

Travelers turn in their bikes to start a picnic lunch in Chile’s Lake and Volcano District. A sampling of Chilean wines is followed by a simple but plentiful local spread and followed by a hike to a glacier with volcano views. The day concludes with

a dip in thermal springs. Experience days full of local sights, activities, and flavors on Pure Adventures’ new tour: Trail to Table in Chile’s Lake and Volcano District.

Each “Trail to Table” tour features hand-picked activities meant to showcase the best of the destination’s natural highlights, whether that be cycling through charming villages and vineyards, kayaking a scenic coastline, or horseback riding in mountainous terrain. Travelers also experience the authentic flavors of a place by shopping in its neighborhood markets, visiting artisanal food producers’ workshops, and learning culinary traditions via hands-on cooking classes or demonstrations from local chefs. It’s a delicious new way to make genuine connections with dream locations across Europe and South America.

With the innovative “Trail to Table” tours, a variety of active pursuits get travelers deep into some of the world’s most iconic landscapes, while a sampling of food and drink experiences keep mouths watering as they dig into the cultural cornerstones of how and what people eat.

“Just as active exploration creates an intimate connection to a new corner of the world, a great meal can tell the story of a people and culture,” says Loren

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Siekman, President of Pure Adventures.

As travelers themselves, the Pure Adventures team shares a craving for authentic connections within the regions they explore. Immersing themselves in the natural beauty of a new place via a hike or bike ride is a strong part of their identity, and

Trail to Table Tour

it’s what they want to share with their clients.

“We wanted to craft a collection of tours that’s intentional in offering you a more well-rounded view of a place, both physically (from land, water, foot, and bike) as well as culturally — from Trail to Table,” says Natalie Cook,

co-creator of the collection.

The initial collection will include ten unique tours for 2018: Burgundy, Provence, Loire Valley, Hungary’s Lake Balaton region, Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands, Puglia, Sardinia, Tuscany, Argentina’s Northwest, and Chile’s Lake and Volcano District.

Scheduled departures in 2018 are available for each tour, with private departures and customized itineraries available.

For more information about the “Trail to Table” tour collection, see https://pure-adventures.com/ trail-to-table/.

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Monthly Feature:

Beer Stine to Wine Stem

Red, white, pink and even blue—there’s a wine for every occasion. But, does your man share your enthusiasm for wine? One company, Man Crates, is helping get your guy excited about wine so he can get on your level. Take him from wine ingénue to a true oenophile in 4 simple steps.

Stages of becoming a wino: • Stage 1: Enjoying Wine o So, his palette has finally matured to the point where he can enjoy wine. Congrats, you’re ready to have a romantic picnic with all the proper fixings: cheese and wine. o For help with Stage 1, turn to Man Crates’ Wine Country Picnic Pack complete with stemless acrylic wine glasses, bottle stopper, corkscrew, cutting board and more.

• Stage 2: Getting Snobby o He’s feeling more confident in his knowledge of wine, but maybe doesn’t know all the lingo just yet. If you catch him declaring, “I’m getting a grapey flavor with a hint of alcohol,” he might need a little help. o To pull off being a wine snob at Stage 2, turn to Man Crates’ Wine Snob Starter Crate where The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert will teach him all the lingo he needs to pull off a snobby wine statement.

• Stage 3: Connoisseur Class o He’s ready to impress your friends with his now refined knowledge of wine. Maybe it’s time to host a tasting. o To prep for a tasting at Stage 3, turn to

Man Crates’ Wine Connoisseur Crate complete with wine glasses, corkscrew, cheese board, jellies and jams to ensure any tasting party will have a rosé outlook.

• Stage 4: Achieving Oenophile Status o He’s done the research, tasting and hosting. What’s left in order for him to reach true oenophile status? Guys love a challenge, now he can tackle making his own wine. o Get going on Stage 4 with Man Crates’ Winemaking Kit with everything he’ll need to start the process, including a guide book to walk him through the process!

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At the Roots People to See:

COLUMBIA -- When it comes to music, food, arts and festivals, no place does it quite like Columbia. The 2018 Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival is the quintessential end-of-summertime celebration combining some of the hottest names in music with delicious regional fare, local craft brews, intriguing art displays and a lot more throughout the weekend of September 28-30 in Stephens Lake Park.

Roots N Blues showcases a diverse crop of 30 musical acts from around the country spanning nearly every music genre -- blues, bluegrass, rock and roll, country, folk, gospel and soul -- all performing on two main stages in picturesque Stephens Lake Park, the festival’s home for the last six years.

In addition to the main stages, there will be a fully-equipped walk-up “Front Porch Stage” where festival-goers are invited to show off their musical skills. There will be nearly 20 food trucks and vendors, numerous beverage tents selling ice-cold locally crafted beers and other refreshments, vendor villages, a large ferris wheel as well as interactive art installations decorating the park.

This year’s lineup is one of the strongest in the festival’s history. Welcome back some festival favorites along with acts who have never appeared in Columbia before. All festival-goers are in for a real treat.”

The headlining acts for 2018 include the returning festival-favorites the Avett Brothers, Grammy-winning country music alchemist Sturgill Simpson, the vintage rhythm and blues sounds of Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, alt-country stalwarts Son Volt, country music traditionalist Dale Watson, the funky and soulful grooves of Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, underground country music darling Margo Price, the rock-and-roll-

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Son Volt

s N Blues N BBQ

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Roots N Blues__Continued... meets-bluegrass amalgamation that is Greensky Bluegrass, blues veterans Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal, Tex-Mex rock-and-rollers Los Lobos, the Latin-tinged rock-country music of The Mavericks and many others.

Now in its 12th year, Roots N Blues has become one of the fastest growing musical festivals in the nation and has earned the reputation of being one of “the most prominent festivals in the country” by American Blues Scene Magazine. In addition, Roots N Blues garners rave reviews year after year from both festival-goers and festival musicians.

Jay Farrar, frontman for one the 2018 headlining alt-country outfits, Son Volt, and one of the founding members of the groundbreaking band Uncle Tupelo, has played in Columbia on multiple occasions throughout his illustrious career and also played a solo set at Roots N Blues in 2014.

Son Volt plays Roots N Blues the evening of Saturday, Sept. 29.

“Columbia has always been a great place for music and musicians,” Farrar says, “and Richard King has been there all along making it happen -both then and now.”

Country music troubadour Dale Watson, who will be playing his fifth Roots N

Blues this year, has always thoroughly enjoyed the festival atmosphere.

“Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival is appropriately named,” says Watson. “Between the barbecue and the lineup of entertainment, it’s impossible not to have a great time. I’m very honored to be returning to partake of the food and the music myself.”

The Betsy Farris Memorial Run takes place on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 29.

In addition to the music and festivities, Roots N Blues hosts the Betsy Farris Memorial Run. The run honors one of the festival’s founders and greatest proponents of fitness and health. There are three races to choose from: half-marathon, 10k or 5k.

All races take place on the morning of Saturday, Sept.

29. The half-marathon begins at 7 a.m. while the 5K and 10K begin at 7:30 a.m.

The half-marathon and 10k courses wind through Columbia’s urban trails, its historic downtown, the beautiful University of Missouri campus and conclude at Stephens Lake Park. The 5k consists of two laps along the perimeter the trail along Stephens Lake Park. Racers will enjoy live music along the routes and will receive a commemorative medal, a collector’s t-shirt, free barbecue and beer (or a non-alcoholic beverage) and a

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discount voucher to use when purchasing festival tickets.

For additional details about the races, or to sign up, visit the “Run” page on the festival’s website.

Barbecue will be in abundance at Roots N Blues. Nearly 20 food trucks and vendors will offer a wide array of other fare as well.

Roots N Blues 2018 will be a cashless festival. Attendees’ festival wristband will double as their ticket for admission and “digital wallet,” making for faster transaction times, shorter lines and less risk of loosing wallets. More details on the cashless system, including how it works and how to “top-up” your account, are available on the festival’s website.

There are a variety of passes and tickets available for the three-day festival weekend.

Tickets and passes purchased begin at $75 and end at $399 for a complete pass. Incredible art displays decorate the entire 50-acre footprint of the festival.

Roots N Blues provides free shuttle service to and from downtown parking lots and garages to the festival entrance for all attendees. To check out the full lineup of performers, the stage schedule and to order passes for the 2018 festival, please visit www.RootsNBluesNBBQ. com.

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vors Of downtown COLUMBIA -- There’s a solid school of thought that suggests to really get to know the soul of a city and its citizenry is to indulge in its cuisine. This holds true with Columbia.

fresh produce is coming in from local farms and the menus reflect the season. Whether you’re looking for authentic cooking that originated in a country thousands of miles away or a delicious hamburger made from locally-raised beef, Columbia has endless options for any appetite.”

Some of the most popular bistros and bars are in The District, Columbia’s historic downtown, which also is flush with vintage stores, boutiques, craft studios, art galleries and music venues. In addition, The District is bordered by three colleges, providing a young and energetic vibe that is as eclectic as it is charming.

Columbia provides myriad choices for visitors in search of Uprise Bakery tantalizing food has a great patio and drink. With for enjoying the over 200 restaulocally-sourced rants, there are menu items on dishes to suit all offer. Photo by tastes and budgCaroline Been. ets as elegant Many restauThe patio at Flat Branch Pub and Brewing is one of the more spaeateries share cious and popular outdoor dining spaces in town. Photo courtesy of rants are chefthe spotlight with owned, featuring Flat Brach Pub and Brewing. pizza parlors and fresh, local ingreburger joints. dients and offering everything from fine dining to organic, vegetarian and ethnic cuisines.

Patrons love the sidewalk seating at the various cafes and restaurants in downtown Columbia.

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Dining al fresco in The District is about as popular of a summer pastime as one will find in this college town. As soon as the sun starts to shine and the trees and flowers begin to bloom, there will be almost as many tables and umbrellas dotting the sidewalks of

nd the District the downtown streets and the spacious restaurant patios as there are places to grab a bite to eat.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a brewery, coffee house or café, a white table cloth restaurant or simple Mediterranean grill, odds are there are numerous patrons at any given time of day enjoying their meal in the sunshine or under the stars.

many restaurants or bars.

Or, they can sample craft beers at one of Columbia’s six micro-breweries, sip on spirits from two local distilleries, or enjoy some wine and take in the stunning view at nearby Les Bourgeois Winery in Rocheport.

For more information on all the excellent options for dining and libations in Columbia, as well as all the fun and entertaining festivals and events, year The patio at Flat Branch around attractions and Photo by Caroline Been.

Pub and Brewing is one of comfortable accommodathe more spacious and popu- Uprise Bakery has a great patio for enjoying tions, visit the Columbia Conlar outdoor dining spaces in the locally-sourced menu items on offer. vention and Visitors Bureau town. Photo courtesy of Flat website at www.VisitColumThe Barred Owl Butcher and Brach Pub and Brewing. biaMo.com or call 573-874-CITY Table’s “Owl at the Moon” signaSome of the more spacious and (2489). ture cocktail. Most popular patios can be found at restaurants and Barred Owl Butcher and Table, bars in The District Flat Branch Pub and Brewing, offer creative and Günter Hans European Pub and Cafe, Logboat Brewing Company, made-from-scratch cocktails. Photo Rose Music Hall, Uprise Bakery from Feast Magaand the Wine Cellar and Bistro. zine.

Inevitably, And, with over 10 unique food visitors will get trucks operating around the city, thirsty, which is there are many delicious choica great excuse to es for picking up a variety of enjoy signature street-side fare. From Jamaican cocktails crafted by jerk chicken to classic barbecue, Columbia’s celeor tacos to chicken and waffles, brated mixologists the selection is as diverse as the at one of the city’s The Barred Owl Butcher and Table’s “Owl at the clientele.

Moon” signature cocktail.

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Things to Do:

Go With A the White

GREEN’S GRANT - The Glen House, a new 68-room hotel at the foot of Mt. Washington opening this month, will serve as the ideal base camp for adventures in the White Mountains. It’s adjacent to the Mt. Washington Auto Road, which offers the most majestic views in New England.

Across from the hotel is the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, a mecca for adventure travelers.

THE MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD Mt. Washington is one of the most dramatic mountain peaks in the country, the highest point in the Northeast, with views of more than 100 miles to the Atlantic Ocean and into neighboring Canada.

While hikers have long sought out its summit, the easiest way to ascend the 6,288 foot peak is on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, the most famous mountain drive east of the Rockies. Considered America’s oldest man-made attraction, the road opened in 1861 and has welcomed tourists in stagecoaches and later automobiles. It has also played host to one of the oldest car races in the country, the Mt. Washington Hillclimb, “Climb to the Clouds” (held on-and-off since 1904). Today the Auto Road welcomes more than 45,000 cars a year. Apart from self-drive excursions, there are guided driving tours that stop at scenic spots on the way up the mountain and others that include short hikes. The family-owned Mt. Washington Summit Road Company (MWSRC), which owns The Glen House, has operated the Auto Road since 1906.

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GREAT GLEN TRAILS OUTDOOR CENTER The Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center offers walking and hiking trails, trail biking, guided wilderness kayaking and white water kayaking trips. Owned by MWSRC, Great Glen Trails opened in 1994 and is located a short stroll from The Glen House. There are 40 kilometers of trails that are ideal for light hiking or walking. The terrain is easy to moderate, and great for family

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trail riding on hybrids, mountain bikes and fat bikes, which can all be rented on site. Half-day guided wildlife kayak tours offer an opportunity to spot bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers and even moose and black bear while paddling flat water on the nearby Androscoggin River.

More adventurous travelers can go on a guided whitewater kayaking excursion and encounter Class II rapids under the tutelage of ACA certified guides. Overnight kayaking and camping trips can also be arranged on a customized basis. Weekly afternoon events can include trail

running, walking, and mountain biking from June through October.

Located 30 minutes from North Conway, The Glen House is expected to open in mid-September 2018 and is currently accepting reservations.

The Glen House is a new hotel at the base of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The 68-room property will have a restaurant, bar and lounge, gym, indoor swimming pool and meeting space. A roster of outdoor activities is available through the adjacent Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. The hotel is managed by Olympia Hotel Management (OHM), a division of The Olympia Companies, an innovative leader in high profile real estate development, equity investment and hospitality management projects in the U.S. From Base to Summit, Find Adventure at Every Turn: Enjoy a two or three hour guided tour with scenic pull-offs Drive Yourself to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast Take short walks and scenic hikes at the base or from marked areas Discover rare alpine flowers and birds Travel through four different ecological zones Tour the Red Barn Museum at the base with historic Auto Road displays and antique vehicles on display - free!

Visit the Mount Washington Observatory’s Extreme Weather Museum on the summit— free!

Enjoy scenic trail biking at the base at Great Glen Trails or take a guided kayak tour and search for wildlife.

For more information, visit The Glen House.

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Places to Go: The Notch Grill Green’s Grant, NH. The Notch Grille is the name of the new restaurant at The Glen House, a 68-room hotel opening in Pinkham Notch at the foot of Mt. Washington this September.

The Notch Grille will be the ideal place to sip a local brew after hiking or skiing and enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The full-service restaurant has seating for 54 guests, the adjacent bar seats 38, and there’s an outdoor patio with a fire pit. There is also a private banquet room for 48, which has been designed for meetings.

“This is the North Country, and what we’ll be serving here is comfort food with a twist,” says Chef John Ginter, who is opening The Notch Grille after a dozen years at The White Mountain Hotel & Resort in North Conway. “The restaurant is family-centric and will be affordably priced, we’re hyper-sensitive to our neighbors in the valley.”

The menu is still taking shape but diners can expect such items as smoked salmon served hot with toast and crème fraiche, sweet potato grits, forest mushroom toast, an heirloom salad with beets and kale, a signature burger, fish and chips, a fish sandwich, homemade chicken pot pies and country fried steak with garlic mashed potatoes.

While breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served seven days a week, with brunch on the weekends, The Notch Grille

also has created some in-between mealtimes to satisfy the hikers, bikers and skiers who will frequent the restaurant and bar. That includes a mid-afternoon social menu and an après ski menu.

“We have a firepit on the patio, so think social comfort foods like nachos or fava bean and basil hummus,” says Ginter, who is also supervising the menu for meetings and weddings at The Glen House. In an effort to really accommodate winter visitors, The Notch Grille plans to prepare boxed lunches for skiers that will be delivered directly to the trail for those skiing nearby Wildcat Mountain Ski Area or heading out on the trails of Great Glen Trails.

The bar will be serving house branded spirits, including a private label vodka made at Tamworth Distilling, with beers from Tuckerman Brewing Company

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and Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Company, all of them New Hampshire companies.

The Notch Grille promises to be a both a dining oasis for those who love New Hampshire’s backcountry and a local’s place that welcomes residents of the North Country.

For more information on The Notch Grille, visit The Glen House, a new hotel at the base of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The 68-room property hosts a restaurant, bar and lounge, gym, indoor swimming pool and meeting space. A roster of outdoor activities is available through the adjacent Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. The hotel is managed

by Olympia Hotel Management (OHM). For more information, visit www.The Glen House.com.

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Food Fun

FINALLY! After making 10 lists, gathering 9 pieces of sports gear, sending 8 texts, running 7 errands, placing 6 phone calls, attending 5 team meetings, making 4 trips to Walmart, packing 3 suitcases along with a couple of tote bags plus an overnighter, making 2 room reservations, getting 1 car serviced AND asking a gazillion questions, we were ready to depart.

About now you may be wondering where’s the partridge in a pear tree? Sorry. No room. The car was full!

This was no ordinary vacation.

Instead, we spent our time away from home attending the Transplant Games of America in Salt Lake City, Utah. These Olympic style games are fun, challenging and exciting!

Naturally, nutrition is very important to athletes, especially those who already have health issues.

These competitors need energy: lots of it! Okay, that means carbs, but not the heavy starchy type.

What does that leave? Fruit!

This poses a new question: just how are we to get enough while traveling? Not a difficult question for those who like fruit, but I have a picky eater in my family. Follow with me through the thought process. Sports and the exertion involved leads to the need for potassium. Potassium is abundant in bananas. He hates bananas, especially when overly ripe and smelly.

Besides, they don’t travel well.

Oranges are sticky and messy to eat in a car. Grapes are really best cold.

And so it goes . . .

The final result? The beloved

By Kandy Derden, Places to Go Editor

apple! Most hotels which include breakfast will have apples available daily. However, the poor apple gets bruised being tossed around in the duffel bag along with the swimsuit and towels, bowling ball and shoes or the pickelball paddle and balls.

I am a resourceful person. So I turned to my recipe box for ideas and it didn’t take long to zero in on the perfect solution: APPLE PUDDING CAKE 2 c. flour 2 c. sugar 1/2 c. shortening 2 eggs 2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. salt 6 c. chopped apples 1 c. raisins 1 c. nuts Mix all together and bake in loaf or sheet pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

If I have already used this recipe in previous issues, please forgive me for repeating. But this is such an excellent choice for September when school is back in session. The old tradition of taking an apple to the teacher is still evident in back to school décor.

As an interesting side note: my first job after college was teaching sixth grade in Florida. Rather than apples, students brought me key limes and mangos from their back yards. While studying various countries and some of the common

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foods from these areas, apple butter was mentioned. None of my students had ever heard of it, much less been given the opportunity to try it. So, I told them I would make some if they would bring me the apples. They did. I did. They loved it, especially on warm gingerbread.

I’ve tried it on this cake too and it is yummy!

This cake is especially easy for travelling because it can be made ahead of time and frozen. It needs no icing; it is excellent as is. I took some with us and nibbled on it almost everyday. In fact, when we arrived home, there was one small piece left and it was still moist and delicious even after more than 2700 plus miles driven, crossing 6 states, exchanging 40 plus souvenir pins, taking dozens of pictures, making lots of new friends, writing two magazine articles and visiting one friend along the way.

As thrilling as all that was, the highlight of the trip was attending the Quarter Century Club. This is exclusively for transplant patients who have survived 25 or more years after their transplant experience.

This was special because my husband didn’t qualify for this the first time we attended in Houston four years ago. On that trip, my spouse brought home two silver medals.

This time he only won one. But it is the GOLD! Alas, he already has his goals set for the next Transplant Games.

He wants to medal again, but in a different sport. Okay, I can work with this. Where’s a pencil? I need to make a list . . .

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Things to Do:

Choose a piece of Pie from Indiana's Pie Trail

Indiana Foodways Alliance culinary trails are sure to satisfy the most persnickety foodies.

Prepare your taste buds for culinary adventures when you visit one of the 19 different trails listed at www.indianafoodways.com.

The Indiana Foodways Alliance identifies and nurtures Indiana’s varied community culinary heritages through education, partnerships, public relations and regional cooperation. While it began with the I-69 corridor, the Alliance has quickly grown into a statewide organization.

So how about starting off with a piece of pie on the “Hoosier Pie” Trail?

Because of its historical significance to Indiana’s heritage, the Sugar Cream Pie is often referred to as Indiana’s State Pie. However, Hoosiers don’t like or create only one type of pie. Follow this popular trail across the state to find all types. Maybe you like berry pie, chocolate pie, coconut pie, lemon pie or the traditional apple pie. The varieties are endless so you better start now! Here are the first 16 of 25 STOPS:

Ahlemeyer Farms Olde Tyme Bakery,

Columbus, IN

All of the delicious pies are made from scratch where pie shells are hand mixed and rolled out. They are also made using farm fresh ingredients and consist almost entirely of local fruit.

1. Ahlemeyer Farms OldeTyme Bakery/Columbus - Kim Kiel and family started out selling produce. Much of the produce, not perfect for market, was getting thrown away. To preserve it, the idea of using it for bakery items was born. In time, the bakery business grew faster than the produce. So Ahlemeyer Farms Bakery was established.

2. Allen’s Country Kitchen/ Crawfordsville - Friendly little place to come in and have an affordable and good meal!

3. Anita’s Kitchen/Pendleton This diner has excellent food and service and is a real bargain.

4. Apple Dumpling Orchard at McClure’s Orchard/Peru - The pleasant lunch room and gift shop is across from the Apple Barn, and features homemade apple products and baked goods.

Catering, wine tasting by ap-

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pointment and U-Pick apples are also offered.

5. Apple Hill Orchard/Bruceville - Known for their Crumble Apple Pie. 6. Blue Gate Restaurant/Shipshewana.

7. Bread Basket Cafe and Bakery/ Danville 8. Bread Box Cafe/Shipshewana 9. Cabbage Rose Eatery/Anderson.

10. Caruso’s Italian Restaurant/ Angola 11. Christo’s Family/Plymouth 12. Clay’s Family Restaurant/Fremont.

13.Everette’s Place/Winchester 14. Gray Brothers Cafeteria/ Mooresville 15. Hive / Bloomington 16. Julie’s Tell St. Cafe/Tell City.

Happy Trails and Bon Appetite!

People talk about “peanut butter chocolate pie”, “tenderloin sandwich” and “biscuits and gravy”

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Things to Do:

Culinary Tourism - Eat Yo

Taste of Denver Food Tours Introduces DENVER/PRNewswire/ -- Tourism in Denver has grown rapidly over the last five years reaching over 31 million visitors in 2017.

One of the top reasons travelers choose the Mile High City is culinary tourism. Denver Food Tours Founder Lindsay Prime is at the forefront of the growing food community and allows travelers to experience her city like a local.

With award-winning chefs such as the 2018 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest Alex Seidel of Mercantile Dining and Provisions food is certainly a reason to travel to Denver. “It’s no longer just chefs and industry insiders who travel for food,” said Prime, “but with the popularity of cooking shows, everyday individuals want to taste the difference between an average chef or restaurant and one worth traveling for.”

While Denver’s culinary scene is attracting nationwide and global attention it’s for more than just food. There are currently over 340 craft breweries in Colorado, 100 of which are in the Metro Denver area, attracting beer enthusiasts from near and far. As one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana the city is leading the way in culinary marijuana.

“One thing all U.S. foodie cities have in common is diversity,” said Prime. “We have a distinct regional flare and our local food culture supports ethical farming, farm-to-table, and artisan-made.

But the ethnic diversity of our city influences the local menus for a true one-of-a-kind dining experience.”

Culinary tours have become popular worldwide as an immersive way to experience a city and taste the restaurants favored by locals. Prime suggests that travelers schedule their culinary tour the first day of their trip so that they can return to the restaurants they enjoyed most. Or make the tour a highlight of any day trip.

Denver Food Tours currently offers a 3-hour Downtown Denver Food Tour with six tasting locations and a 2.5-hour Boozy Bites tour for adults 21-years and older featuring savory bites and signature cocktails, craft beer, wine, and more. Private and customized tours can be arranged for up to 30 people, ideal for office outings, family reunions, team building activities, bachelorette parties, and more.

To learn more please visit DenverFoodTours.com or contact Lindsay Prime at 303-305-4367 or email 200854@email4pr.com.

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our Way Through Denver Like a Local

s Travelers to the Mile High City’s Hidden Culinary Gems

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Places to Go:

Waveland Ar

LEXINGTON – Live music, food trucks, local brews and talented Kentucky folk artists will return to the Waveland State Historic Site for the fifth annual Waveland Art Fair on Sept.

8-9 in Lexington.

In addition to meeting the noteworthy artists, guests may browse and purchase their work while enjoying local food and drinks provided by Chrisman Mills Winery, West 6th Brewing, Rise Up Pizza, and The Epic Cure Mobile Eatery. Live music will be featured in the afternoons throughout the weekend on the Kentucky Folk Artists Stage.

Fair admission is $5 for adults, which includes tours of the Waveland main home, the former slave quarters, the smoke house and ice house. Admission is free for children under 12, and there will children’s activities sponsored by Art on the Move Art Studio and the Kentucky Historical Society. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Accomplished Kentucky folk artists at the fair include: LaVon Van Williams, Lexington, woodcarver; Art Mize, Lexington, luthier; Timmy Walden, Tompkinsville, marble make; Justin Roberts, Murray, willow furniture maker; and Donna Lamb, Lancaster, luthier.

Below is the live music and interview lineup for the Kentucky Folk Artists Stage: Saturday, Sept. 8 Noon – Narrative stage interview with selected artists 1 p.m. – Cari Norris, Louisville

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2 p.m. – The Jar Flies, Lexington

3 p.m. – Lewis and Donna Lamb, Lancaster, performance and old time jam Sunday, Sept. 9 Noon – Narrative stage interview with selected artists 1 p.m. – A Girl Named Earl, Louisville 2 p.m. – The Local Honeys, Lexington 3 p.m. – Lewis and Donna Lamb, Lancaster, performance and old time jam Waveland State Historic Site is an antebellum house on the edge of Lexington. Tours are offered Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. with the last tour starting at 4 p.m. The site is closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission for the tours is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for students; children 6 and under are free.

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Things to Do:

Tour America

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articipating museums nationwide will offer free admission on September 22, with a downloadable Museum Day ticket NEW YORK—The 14th annual Museum Day is an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. The annual event allows museums nationwide to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day.

Museum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors—it acts as a springboard to empower and help advance the hopes and ambitions of the public, particularly school-aged children and those in underrepresented communities. It represents a national commitment to access, equity and inclusion.

The theme of this year’s Museum Day is “Women Making History,” honoring women in society who are trailblazers in the arts,

sciences, innovation and culture, and emboldening others to be pioneers as well. Museum Day 2018 invites participating museums to create programming to support this initiative.

To help amplify this year’s theme and celebrate Women Making History, Smithsonian has partnered with Microsoft to create an original mixed reality experience.

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host the marquee program with the exclusive Holo-

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Lens experience and launch event featuring a Q&A session with an astronaut.

“Now, more than ever, we recognize the importance of Museum Day in making our country’s knowledge and culture accessible to everyone,” says Amy Wilkins, Chief Revenue Officer at Smithsonian Media. “Given the strides women are making in society, our theme - Women Making History - encourages participating museums and museumgoers alike, to

an Museums for FREE load a Museum Day ticket beginning on August 15. Each ticket grants the ticket holder, and one guest, free access to any participating museum on September 22, 2018. One ticket is permitted per email address. A list of participating museums, which will be continually updated as more museums sign up, can be found at Smithsonian.com/museumday/search. For more information, visit Smithsonian.com/ museumday.

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex consisting of 20 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. Approximately 30 million people visit the museums annually. (smithsonian.com / si.edu)

celebrate and honor the female heroines that help shape the world around us.”

Museums in all 50 states have already signed up to participate in Smithsonian magazine’s 2018 Museum Day, the largest event of its kind. More than 1,300 museums are expected to participate this year.

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Transplant Games of Heroes and Champion

By Kandy Derden Things to Do Editor

Everyone has a story. Everyone needs to tell their story.

Every.

Single.

One. But more importantly, every story needs to be heard.

Every.

Single.

One! Why is this so important in an era of easy access to instant information with the mere touch of a button? Simple. The human connection is more powerful than knowledge. Just ask any transplant recipient.

The opportunity to do this was abundant recently during the Transplant Games of America. TGA is an event designed for organ recipients and their families along with organ donors and their families. In addition to Olympic-style athletic competitions, participants have multiple opportunities to share their story. Along the way, friendships are formed, encouragement is received, tears are shed, a unique bond is strengthened and appreciation is expressed.

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team member can sign it. During the introduction and marching in of each team, enthusiasm is high as information is given about the youngest (3), the oldest (89), the one from the farthest away (Australia), largest team, newest team, etc. Those who have survived longer than 25 years qualify as Members of the Quarter Century Club which is given special recognition. But the largest group overall is Donor Families.

Over 400 families were represented.

Once the competition begins, there are multiple opportunities for every entrant to feel special. I’m not referring to the politically correct, ‘feel good’ concept of everybody wins, but rather a spontaneous outburst of cheers, whistles and clapping to encourage the stragglers to keep going.

Very often this kept them from giving up and when they crossed the finish line, there was even more applause.

During the Transplant Games, something occurred which surprised me. Procedures have changed during the past three decades. When my husband had his first transplant, the policy in place stated that no information about the donor family would ever be available to us. I must admit, I was relieved. How was I supposed to look this person in the face and offer a heartfelt thank you, knowing that nothing would ease the pain of losing their loved one? How indeed!

However, in recent years, donors and

America ns for Life recipients are allowed and sometimes encouraged to meet. In fact, several had made arrangements to meet while at the games. In one case, this was the first meeting of the two families. What a special occasion it must be to actually see the results of your generosity, bittersweet though it may be.

One recipient told us about meeting the donor’s family by accident, sort of. Research was done to find out where they lived and the plan was to look them up during a business trip to their hometown.

The business at hand required the entire first day, but the next day there was time to visit the cemetery. While at the grave of the donor, the family also stopped by.

This was not necessarily the meeting as it was originally envisioned. However, because of their common bond, this recipient continues to visit the grave every year in honor of that donor’s death, and on a more personal level, a rebirth, so to speak.

While attending the Quarter Century Club dinner, I had the privilege of meeting Bobbie Callaway, an educator, competitive golfer, published author, cancer

survivor and live organ donor: one of the first who was not a sibling or parent of the recipient. Her book, You Only Need One is the story of her journey.

The youngest member of our team was born with a severe debilitating disease.

While only a few days old, life support decisions were made. Through the unselfish acts of an organ donor, that infant is now a thriving teenager, celebrating and cherishing every day. Physical disabilities still remain. What takes most children a few seconds to finish takes several minutes for him to complete. Yet he constantly inspires those he meets, so much so that on more than one occasion, other young competitors have given him their gold medal.

What an extraordinary example of sportsmanship!

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The Quarter Century Club is for recipients who have survived more than 25 years since their transplant. It is a great encouragement for those who are still going through the adjustment period and the lengthy recovery and all the constant checkups to make sure everything is actually working like it is supposed to.

Especially during those first few weeks, months and years, it is encouraging and inspiring to meet and converse with someone who has been through the exact same struggles and is now able to say with assurance, “This too shall pass. There is life after transplant.” If you don’t believe me, just ask the man who broke the record for surviving the longest since his transplant, 48 years ago.

Even though there was a designated time scheduled for a very special Donor Tribute Ceremony and a salute to transplant military families, the appreciative atmosphere lingered all day, every day.

It was a very emotional week during the Transplant Games of America*. In fact, impartial outsiders agreed. For example, there was a man present who came for the express purpose of verifying the accuracy of a record being broken for the Guinness Book of World Records. He stated that he had been moved to tears more in the 48 hours he was among us than during his past 9 years as an official witness to numerous great feats, both record setting and record breaking. On that note, there was a very organized attempt to break the previous record of 438 transplant recipients in the same place at the same time. He was present to verify accuracy when the new record was set: 540!

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ceased loved one, who will receive them?

What will they be like? How will it affect them? Will they survive? Will they be successful? What will they become? Maybe teachers, maybe artists, maybe writers, entertainers, scientists, doctors, researchers? Will they change the world? Maybe.

Maybe not. But what if they inspire someone else to do these things because of their new lease on life? Was donating to them worth it? You bet! Perhaps the best way to express it was on a t-shirt proudly worn at the games: Together we are extraORGANary!

Yes, it really is all about the donors. Because they are Champions for Life, these donor families are able and willing to look beyond their pain and give to a stranger.

Is it any wonder we consider them Heroes?

Every.

Single.

ONE! *For more information, go to www. transplantgamesofamerica.org

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People to See: The Jewelry Makers What is “Sprouting” around the corner?

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ince the beginning of time, humans have searched for creative ways to adorn themselves. Through the centuries, a wide variety of materials have been used: gold, silver, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, polished stones and beads made from glass, clay and potatoes. Potatoes? Yes, potatoes! After all, the potato is a gift from God, plus it is a novel idea to use it as the foundation for creating jewelry.

Jo Ann Hahs and Linda Freeman have built a thriving business, Gems from the Earth, by using this idea. Their journey began after seeing a potato necklace in October of 2010. According to Jo Ann, “God planted the idea that my friend, Linda, and I may want to play with this idea.”

Linda began making some pieces and by Christmas had enough necklaces completed to use as gifts. Jo Ann began experimenting on her own and suggested they try to sell some of the necklaces with the proceeds going to their church’s partner church in El Salvador.

First official sales were at a yard sale in March of 2011.

Excited that the necklaces sold, it was decided they needed a name for their project. After some thought, Linda came up with the idea, Gems from the Earth. The name is especially appropriate since the potato is a product from the earth. It is also a great novelty that catches attention.

When people first see the necklaces, they assume those rectangular or square shapes are rocks. On closer examination some begin to wonder what they are. Even after feeling them, most are still not sure. Once the solution to the mystery is revealed, the usual response is, “Really? I can’t believe that’s a potato!”

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By Kandy Derden Things to Do Editor loaded with drying potatoes, tons of beads, hundreds of bottles of acrylic paint, and an over-abundance of pendants.

“We are always on the look-out for unique and stylish pendants and are willing and able to use broken, recyclable jewelry,” said Jo Ann. To make a necklace requires peeling the potato, cutting it into small pieces, sticking a hole through each piece, stringing the nuggets on a cord, and then letting them hang for seven to ten days until dry. After the potatoes are dried, they must be removed from the cord and sorted according to size and shape. For one necklace, anywhere from twenty to thirty six pieces are needed.

Once the required number of nuggets is obtained, a pendant must be chosen to coordinate with the size of the nuggets. Next, the process of mixing paint begins in order to match the colors in the pendant. Each nugget is painted individually with a small brush. This requires several handlings of each nugget, because a base coat is followed by the application of several other colors so the nuggets match or blend with the pendant. The final layers involve a coat of sparkle and a sealer.

With painting done and thoroughly dried, it is now time to arrange the painted nuggets in a pleasing pattern. Beads and spacers are chosen to give that final touch to the necklace. The final step is the process of stringing the nuggets, beads and spacers on a stretchy cord and then securely tying and gluing that cord.

A plus for some people is the fact that there is no clasp to fasten; the necklaces just stretch to go over the head.

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This process is time consuming. Because there are so many steps and work may be in progress on several stages at a time, it is rather difficult to accurately compute the time it takes to make one necklace. A reasonable estimation would be six to eight hours.

Linda and Jo Ann work independently of each other, but give three other people credit for helping. Their husbands, Bill and Ron, are wonderful assets as they help sort and paint.

Also, Marilyn Sedgwick, a talented artist, helps Linda paint. However, the final look of each necklace is strictly Linda’s or Jo Ann’s design.

Since only one of each necklace is made, everyone will get an original design.

Gems from the Earth does not have a catalog because stock is constantly changing. The best way to find out what is available or to place a special order is to make personal contact with Jo Ann or Linda. Remember to allow time for the completion of your unique creation. Information needed includes color, size of pendant and length of finished necklace.

Each necklace set includes a pair of earrings and sells for $20, bracelets for $10 and earrings for $5. Payment may be made by cash or check. Credit card payments are not accepted at this time.

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Encouraged by the sale of necklaces, Jo Ann and Linda originally set a goal of $500. But God had other things in mind. It was like He said, “Just let me show you what I can do.” By July of 2018, the total given to missions is over $38,500! All from the lowly potato. *Profits from Gems from the Earth sales were used to help the church in Apaneca, El Salvador purchase land on which to erect a building.

Once that was accomplished, the money was given to help with the building’s construction, and in 2016 the money was used to help with the addition of living quarters for the pastor’s family. In 2017, money was given to help El Salvadoran women earn money by learning to sew, supplying medicine for a medical project and suppling items to celebrate the work done in El Salvador. Plans for the future include helping sponsor a pastor/family retreat.

Although making and selling necklaces to help with mission work exclusively in El Salvador was the original plan, it wasn’t long before Linda and Jo Ann decided to break down their giving to mission projects according to Acts 1:8: 40% of sales to International Missions (El Salvador), 40% to National Mission efforts (a church planter in Northern Illinois), 10% to State Missions (Missouri Disaster Relief, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, etc.) and 10% to Local Missions (Peaceful Valley Camp and helping with local needs).

Jo Ann Hahs, 147 Oak St., Daisy, MO 63743, (573)266-3392 or ronjoannhahs@yahoo.com Linda Freeman, 4683 State Hwy. E, Oak Ridge, MO 63769, (573)266-3315 or billinda99@att.net

People to See:

Backroads Joe Lanker

By Lisa Picket many years of playing local Places to Go Editor clubs and this is one band Music roots run deep. that you will be glad you Growing up as a child in the went out and supported. little town of Mexico, Ohio, Coming up in September, music was always a part of Joe has some of his favorite our life. We were blessed people that will be joining to have a wonderful set of him. Hunter Hoop (who by grandparents who invited the way is Amazing!) and family and friends from Rex Rhoden will be flying all over on Sundays. Our in from Naples, Florida to Grandfather, Ollie Rhoden, once again carry on a famwas one of a kind. Always a ily tradition. And of course loving heart and never met a Mr. Whey Jennings, for the stranger.

September shows. Please Our days would always feel free to check him out on end with the ringing of banFacebook: Backroadsband jos and guitars till the wee Joe Lanker for upcoming hours of the morning. Only shows. Joe has recently to leave us waiting to see went on a short tour with what was in store for the next Whey Jennings, left, with Backroads Jo Lanker the late great Waylon Jenweekend. I had the pleasure of nings’ grandson, Mr. Whey going to watch my cousin Shannon Lanker play Jennings and the Unwanted band, who straight this past weekend. (As you may all now him as after his grandfather has a voice that will shake Backroads Joe Lanker). As I was watching him, I your soul. It was a pleasure to meet him and just couldn’t help but think how proud our grandpa knowing that he, like Joe, inherited the love for would be of him. The love and kindness that Joe Outlaw Music. Feel free to check Whey Jennings and his band shows to everyone that comes out on Facebook as well. Let’s show our entertainto support his band reminded me so much of ers the love we have for them, as they take time my grandpa, it brought tears to my eyes. to bring music to our lives.

The same traits and love that our grandfather Upcoming Shows had came to mind as I watched Joe and his son, JT, and the rest of his band pour out their hearts For Both Whey Jennings and The Backinto their music. I hear that sometimes, if we are roads bands are as follows for our local lucky, we can get his beautiful daughter, Josie, Ohio area. and his wife, Shannon, to join them as well.

Upper Sandusky Fair Grounds : SeptemJoe will be the first one to do a fundraiser for ber 15th 2018 a good cause, and do a good deed for a stranger; Dave’s Hideaway: September 16th ( but you will never hear him toot his own horn.

This will be the last date with Whey JenSo this month, thanks to The Weekender Extendnings) ed Magazine, I have the pleasure of doing it for TNTs in Upper Sandusky Ohio on Sephim. Straight after my grandfathers heart, Joe tember 22nd, 2018 doesn’t know a stranger. The Backroads Band has established its own following from the many September, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -49-

Things To Do:

People to See: Cotton Eyed Joe celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary and is named the Academy of Country Music 2018 “Nightclub of the Year.” The new owner brings famed nightclub a new dance floor, lighting, pool tables, concerts and more!

KNOXVILLE – For over 25 years, the Cotton Eyed Joe has served as the hottest night club in all of East Tennessee. In fact, this year, it won the ACM (Academy of Country Music) Industry Award for Nightclub of the Year!

The ‘Joe’ is already awesome, but it’s about to get a whole lot better! From complete renovations to new offerings, such as valet parking, the “Joe” will have a totally updated atmosphere, perfect for concerts. All of these changes are made possible thanks to the “Joe’s” new owner, Chuck Ward. He’s been in the real estate business for 30 years, and he’s already begun to give the club a much-needed face-lift.

READ: Knoxville’s Cotton Eyed Joe to receive at least $150K in renovations (Knox News / USA Today network) “Everybody loves the Cotton Eyed Joe, and I’m thrilled to be the one who will make them love it even more,” said new owner, Chuck Ward. “I’m work-

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dancing. Cotton Eyed Joe is always teaching new and exciting dance moves!

UNIQUE FACTS: 18+ are always welcome at the Cotton Eyed Joe! CEJ has weekly specials, too, so club goers can have a good time while also saving some cash.

Each week, more than 3,000 people occupy the “Joe’s” 25,000 ing hard to make it better than square foot building, and dance ever and more visitor friendly. on the 2,500 sq ft dance floor.

One of the coolest features Thanks to everyone who comes about the “Joe” is how it’s decoout to see us!” rated. For example, the DJ booth is an actual semi-truck! The rest CLUB UPDATES: Part of the “Joe’s” renovations of the building is filled with include new flooring, dance signed photos, western gear, floors, lighting, and pool tables. and much more.

The National Anthem is played Coming soon they will have EVERY NIGHT, followed by the updated restrooms and a permanent stage for their world-fa- club’s theme song, “Cotton Eyed Joe”. mous performances!

NEW CHANGES & OFFERINGS: Arriving at the ‘Joe’ has never been better because the valet parking services have been enhanced. An all new menu will be making its debut sometime soon at the ‘Joe’. It will be filled with usual pub fare bar food, plus many delicious fresh food choices.

FREE Dance Lessons are held at the ‘Joe’ from 7-9pm on Thursdays and Sundays. Thursday’s Lessons consist of two stepping and line dancing, and Sunday’s lessons consist of line

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ACTIVITIES: In addition to dancing and enjoying your favorite cold beverage, there are many other fun things to do at Cotton Eyed Joe. From video games, to pool tables, or taking a ride on the mechanical bull, it would be impossible not to have a good time at the “Joe.” Additionally, there are also games like Jenga, darts, and Foosball.

Joe’s Closet is a shopping center located inside Cotton Eyed Joe, where t-shirts, hats, koozies, and more can be pur-

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chased. This is also the Ray, and many more! place for coat checks, and where concert tickets can be purchased.

In 2017, Chuck Ward, a real estate investor purSHOW HISTORY: chased Cotton Eyed Joe Over the years, the Cot- as his “new project.” Less ton Eyed Joe has housed than a year later, the Joe many incredible perfor- was named “Nightclub mances. Artists include of the Year” by the AcadChris Stapleton, Thom- emy of Country Music. as Rhett, Cole Swindell, With renovations, conChris Janson, Uncle certs, and special events Kracker, Eli Young Band, happening weekly, more Dan + Shay, Montgom- than 3,000 people occupy ery Gentry, Brothers Os- the “Joe’s” 25,000 square borne, Aaron Lewis, Joe foot building and dance Nichols, Kane Brown, on the 2,500 square foot Chris Lane, Old Domin- dance floor. The “Joe’s” ion, Chase Bryant, Tyler décor includes signed Farr, Morgan Wallen, memorabilia, western Maddie and Tae, Bret Mi- gear, and a DJ booth chaels, Colt Ford, Gary made from an actual Allen, Lauren Alaina, semi-truck. Those 18+ William Michael Mor- are always welcome for gan, Chase Rice, Michael shows and a good time.

UPCOMING CONCERT EVENTS: SEP 7 - Randy Rogers Band SEP 21 – Joe Nichols SEP 22 – Confederate Railroad SEP 26 - Josh Blue OCT 19 – Riley Green DEC 07 – The Lacs For additional information and upcoming concerts and events, visit Cotton Eyed Joe’s website at www.cottoneyedjoe.com

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It’s all about Food Fun! Martina’s Kitchen Mix

by Martina McBride (October 30, 2018) To country music icon Martina McBride, cooking and singing aren’t all that different. “When I make something delicious, I want to share it, which is a lot like sharing my music with an audience,” she says. “Cooking is my love language.”

With Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life, you’ll find your own invitation to step inside Martina’s kitchen and sample more than 150 of her favorite dishes. Whip up her favorite Weekend Brunch menu, serving Cheddar Biscuits with Bacon (page 25), Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble and Blackberry-Maple Syrup (p. 32), and a Sparkling Grapefruit Mimosa (p. 57). Make memories during dinner while noshing on Chicken Braised in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (p.166) and Smashed New Potatoes with Lemon (p. 189). And when it’s time to indulge, go for Fresh Apple Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce (p. 222) or No-Bake Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cookies (p. 232). $30; https://amzn.to/2B3oN1M

Bokksu From Hokkaido milk cookies to Kyoto hand-ground matcha, Classic Bokksu gives you the experience of tasting authentic Japanese snacks and teas delivered to your door directly from Japan. The quality of the snacks are all delicious and fresh. With Tasting Bokksu, you’re guaranteed to get at least one of each product in Classic Bokksu every month. Each box comes with: • 10-14 Japanese snacks & tea pairing curated around a fun theme.

• A Tasting Guide that details each product’s story, flavors, and even common allergens • Free shipping worldwide • The option to pause or cancel anytime • Use code TOTORO when ordering your first 3, 6, or 12-month Classic Bokksu subscription and receive a FREE Limited Edition Totoro Face Towel!

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Whether you are traveling to a neighboring state, halfway around the world, or just spending an extended weekend with family and friends in the back yard, here are some items that are sure to keep the little ones occupied!

Product Reviews SeaVegi Salads have been re-invented with these lean, green, nutritious machines…

SeaVegi is a nutrient-packed seaweed salad mix, containing five different sea vegetables – Wakame, Agar, Suginori, Tsunomata and Maufunori. This delightful combination will open your eyes and nourish your body with essential vitamins and minerals. Non-gmo, gluten-free and vegan. www.seasnax.com/SeaVegi_p_17.html And if you can’t get enough seaweed in your meal, SeaSnax offers zesty seaweed snack sheets in fun flavors like Wasabi, Chipotle and Lime.

Cooked in 100% olive oil, paleo, keto, gluten-free, vegan and low calorie. www.seasnax.com/SeaSnax-Sheets_c_1.html

Gems From The Earth The name is especially appropriate since the potato is a product from the earth. To make a necklace requires peeling the potato, cutting it into small pieces, sticking a hole through each piece, stringing the nuggets on a cord, and then letting them hang for seven to ten days until dry. After the potatoes are dried, they must be removed from the cord and sorted according to size and shape. For one necklace, anywhere from twenty to 36 pieces are needed. Each nugget is painted individually with a small brush.

A plus for some people is the fact that there is no clasp to fasten; the necklaces just stretch to go over the head.

See full story on page 46.

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Across the Mile IOWA - Restaurant Week / MAIN STREET IOWA SEPT. 14-23 - Celebrate in 28 Main Street communities across Iowa where participating restaurants tempt you with dining discounts and special activities.

More than 150 options are available to entice your taste buds.

In Conrad County, The theme for this farming community’s restaurant week is #HarvestConrad. Participants will receive a

punch card to enter a drawing for prizes from sponsors. Each restaurant will have featured deals on specific days. Fort Dodge restaurants will provide special deals on menu items.

Also make plans to take part in Mug Night Sept. 20. Head to the Fort Dodge Downtown Country Jam on September 22 for a night of live music after dinner.

NEW YORK - Broadway Week Sept. 4-17/NEW YORK CITY “THE WOMEN OF WAITRESS ARE CHANGING BROADWAY!” For a limited time, you may purchase 2 tickets for the price of 1 for select performances 9/4/18 - 9/16/18. To purchase, simply scroll down and click “Find Tickets” on the date of your choice. Brought to life by

a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy(R) nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction

by Tony Award(R) winner Diane Paulus.

INDIANA - Dinner With Tiffan SOUTH BEND - 6 p.m., Friday, September 7 at the History Museum. Tickets are $45 for general public and $40 for members.

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um’s exhibit Tiffany: Luminous Masterworks. Guests are invited to dress in period costume.

Reservations are required and can be made online >Here.

On Sept. 9, come for Tiffany Tea at 1 p.m. he artistic elegance of Tiffany lamps and stained glass is the perfect accompaniment to the delectable savories, sweets, and classic teas served.

es: In Brief PENNSYLVANIA - Philly Foodie Package PHILADELPHIA - Hilton has unveiled a new “Philly Foodie” package for guests looking to explore the City of Brotherly Love in new, exciting ways. The limited time offer allows travelers to tour Philadelphia through a gastronomical experience with partners like Top Chef alum Nick Elmi’s Royal Boucherie, Philly Cheesesteak Tour, and

City Brew Tour, among others. The idea behind the larger destination marketing initiative, introduced in Q1, seeks to offer leisure travelers exclusive access to some of the area’s most unique experiences, giving them the opportunity to curate a vacation specific to their preferences.

Available now through Nov. 10.

Call 1(800) 774-1500.

KENTUCKY - Dinner on the River - Sept. 22 The Downtown Henderson Partnership is excited to announce our signature summer social event with Henderson Brewing Co., Henderson’s new local brewery! The event is from 6-10 pm in Audubon Mill Park.

Live music will be povided by, Wax Factory. Tickets are $25 to $250. One free Henderson Brewing Co. Beer is included with ticket. Guests will bring their

own meals or can purchase dinner from downtown restaurants.

You can make those arrangements by calling particapating restaurant directly. A 21 and over event, there will be a cash bar available. Live music and dancing throughout the event as well as a live auction. All proceeds from the auction will go back to the Downtown Henderson Partnership.

KANSAS. • Hog Wild BBQ LEAVENWORTH - Are you ready to BBQ? Are you ready to attend a fun, home-grown BBQ contest and festival? A KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Contest is scheduled to be held in the downtown Historic Area from 3-11 p.m. Sept. 7-8. A family friendly event with food trucks, photo booths, chicken wing eating contest, face painting and bouncy house, strolling street performers and others.

Live entertainment to include Saucy Jack, People Watching and Penny Black. A Kid Que- sponsored by SERVPRO-Leavenworth is on Saturday You don’t want to miss this event.

It is free to the public. The ReKinective Experience aerial/fire/dance show features dancers flying through the air, spin fire and perform spectacular acrobatic stunts! For more information, call 913-682-3924.

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Across the Mile MICHIGAN- BBQ Chuck-wagon Trail Rides SEPT. 7-9/CHELSEA - Horse’ N Around Stables is offering visitors the chance take an hour long cowboy style trail ride complete with a real chuck-wagon prepared meal prepared by Hotel Hickman Chuck-wagon BBQ. Riders must be at least 6 years old to participate. Reservations are required. Cost is $50 per person and includes the use

of one of stable’s steady steeds.

Riders should come dressed for the weather and are asked not to wear sandals or flip-flops. For more information call 734-6374457. Have your own horse? If your coming to trail rides this weekend call the stable and let them know if you would like to participate in the meal. Dates may change due to bad weather.

FLORIDA - 16th Annual Tapa Hop Sept. 20/FORT MYERS - 3 p.m. beginning at the South Beach Grill. Features trolley transportation to seven great beach area restaurants, each providing appetizer items or ‘tapas’ included in the price of a ticket.

The event will also include raffle prizes, grand prizes and a poker run. This year’s theme is United

Nations! Countries will be represented on the trolleys! Tickets are $35. To order or for more information, call 239- 454-7500. The restaurants are: Bayfront Bistro, Castaways Bar & Grill, Junkanoo on the Beach, Sunset Beach Tropical Grill, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar, Pinchers, and South Beach Grille.

ILLINOIS - Hodgson Mill Hot Cereals-new LOW prices!

EFFINGHAM - September is Off to a ‘Cereal-sy’ Good Start.

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p.m. Saturday, the company has grown from a local business into a national leader in whole grain products. Visit the hometown retail store, the only place you can find ALL of Hodgson Mill’s products — from Whole Wheat to Gluten Free, available in single packages or by the case. Find money saving coupons on their website at www.hodgsonmill.com

es: In Brief CALIFORNIA - Making Cheese HILMAR - Most people are surprised to discover that California is the country’s 2nd largest cheese-producing state. Taste some of the state’s best offerings at Hilmar Cheese Company, a perfect stop for Yosemite National Park-bound travelers and anyone driving along State Highway 99. Its impressive visitors center has a gourmet gift shop, while

a cafe takes full advantage of Hilmar’s pepper jack and Cheddar in grilled cheese sandwiches or cheese chowder soup. Take a free guided or self-guided tour for a great introduction to the cheesemaking process. On certain days, Hilmar also offers a tasty ice-cream-making tour. At the end of the tours, there are free tastings of Hilmar cheeses.

MINNESOTA - Wine, Chocolate and Romance Sept. 15-16/SHAKOPEE Each weekend of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival has a different theme and special activities.

This weekend, enjoy a cupcake battle, Free Vow Renewals, Chocolate Pie eating contest, Grape Stomp (new) and Cake Smashing competition (also new.) Tastings are scheduled: Ménage a Trois – Time: 12, 2 & 5 PM; Location: Pavilion

Wood Chuck – Time: 11, 1 & 4 PM; Location: Tree Top Every weekend offers new tasty treats like chocolate covered bacon on a stick, cookie dough, chicken and waffles, fried Caprese ravioli, mini donuts, port belly burgers and sweet potato fries. Food “fit for a king” awaits every attendee. For more information, visit www.renaissancefest.com

VIRGINIA • Mansion House Whiskey Tasting ALEXANDRIA - Sept. 29 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Carlyle House.

Visit an 18th Century Mansion & Gardens Join us for a unique and intimate evening with old friends and new as we taste extraordinary whiskeys paired with delectable food, harkening back to the days when the Mansion House Hotel stood on the property. This event includes an

evening tour of the Carlyle House, 4 whiskeys, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

Local historian, Rich Gillespie, will share stories of historic Virginia and guide you on your whiskey tasting journey. $75 per person 36 and over; $35 ages 21-35. For tickets or more information, call 703-549-2997 or visit www.novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park

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