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With the holiday season fast approaching, the annual CHRISTMAS AT BETHABARA event will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem.
4 In the Fall of 1962, President Kennedy issued his yearly THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION in which he recognized his home state of Massachusetts as the site of America’s first Thanksgiving.
5 THE CARPENTER’S SON may hold some (dubious) distinction as the first faith-based horror film, but neither aspect emerges with much clarity or conviction, rendering this ambitious attempt to dramatize the early years of Jesus a misfire.
7 LA COCINA DE MAMA is a Dominican restaurant, not to be confused with Mexican, although both are historically influenced by Spain.
8 Recently, at a meeting of the Greensboro City Council, Mayor-elect Marikay Abuzuaiter announced a resolution honoring the life of comic book artist MURPHY ANDERSON, who grew up in Greensboro in the 1930s and lived there from 1949 until 1959.
11 The moment fans have been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived. After two decades, one of the most iconic R&B groups, B2K, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary, officially reunite for the “ BOYS 4 LIFE” Tour.
12 Greensboro Police Chief JOHN THOMPSON will retire in February after 22 years with the department, including three as its chief.
13 THE CAROLINA COWBOYS made history in 2025 by clinching the PBR Teams Championship. Today, the team announced that their annual homestand, PBR Cowboy Days, will return to First Horizon Coliseum next season on Sept. 18-20, 2026.
Historic Bethabara Park rings in the holidays
Mark Burger
Contributor
With the hol-
iday season fast approaching, the annual Christmas at Bethabara event will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, WinstonSalem. Admission is free, no registration is required, and all ages are welcome. Just show up and join in the festivities and special events!
Christmas at Bethabara is as much a celebration of tradition, culture, and history as it is of the holiday season. “We want to honor the county’s Moravian heritage by celebrating Bethabara and the Moravians who lived there and the traditions they have passed down to us,” explained Diana Overbey, the historic parks supervisor. “The very first Moravian Christmas in Wachovia was celebrated right here — this is the place that started it all.”
According to Overbey, Christmas at Bethabara is one of the most popular events at the park year after year. Like the park itself, it attracts both tourists and locals. “So many of our local Christmas traditions stem from the Moravians, so we often get a good-sized crowd. They want to learn about Moravian stars and hear the brass band playing Christmas carols and see how the Moravians celebrated Christmas in the past. This
is a family-friendly event. We have craft activities for young and old alike to enjoy, and it’s a fun time to come out and celebrate the season and learn some history at the same time.”
Guests will step back in time as they explore holiday traditions in old town Bethabara, visit the historic 1834 log house, enjoy festival music performed by Duo Licht and a Moravian brass band, meet Sister Anna Catharina (a prominent figure in Moravian history) in a live performance, and flex their creative muscles with hands-on Christmas crafts.
“For the past several years, our Christmas event has had the same elements, which include hands-on craft activities, Moravian brass band and string music, as well as a recreation of an early Christmas in the reconstructed 1754 village,”
Overbey said. “Usually, the event also includes a visit to our decorated Gemeinhaus, although this year it is closed for restoration. We will instead talk about how Christmas was celebrated in the 1830s in our log house. The last few years, we’ve also had a first-person performance of Anna Catharia’s life put on by one of our guides that has been a big draw.
“That said, next year we are planning to mix things up a bit and will have a new Christmas program that we are very excited about, in which we will show how those living in Bethabara celebrated Christmas during di erent time periods.”
Bethabara was founded in 1753 by Moravians who created a settlement in Wachovia, a large tract of Piedmont land purchased by the Moravian Church. It was meant to be a temporary settlement, but when the construction of the
central town of Salem was delayed for various reasons, Bethabara grew into a bustling community. Those who lived there witnessed the French and Indian War, the Regulator Movement, and the American Revolution, keeping meticulous records of these events and their daily lives. With the eventual completion of Salem, Bethabara slowly transitioned into a rural community.
Historic Bethabara Park has retained (and restored) the original buildings and foundations where the Moravians lived and worked. The park is open every day from dawn to dusk, and visitors can tour the premises on their own or with tour guides, immersing themselves in a history unique to the region and, indeed, the world. There’s only one Bethabara, and it’s right here in Winston-Salem.
“Bethabara is a special place, the birthplace of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County,” Overbey said. “We like to celebrate that sense of community by o ering family-friendly events like this
one that are full of fun and nostalgia and real ‘memory makers.’” For more information, call 336-9248191 or visit the park’s o cial website: https://historicbethabara.org/.. !
Presidents are only human, so they make mistakes. No, I’m not talking about Bill Clinton hooking up with Monica Lewinsky, or George H.W. Bush not knowing what a bar code was. I’m talking about John Kennedy, and how he misread history, unintentionally insulted the State of Virginia, and was compelled to make amends.
The story begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1619. That’s the day 38 English settlers from the London Company navigated their ship down the James River and onto Berkeley Hundred (Harrison’s Landing), in
what is now Charles City, Virginia, just 20 miles upstream from Jamestown, which had been settled 12 years prior. The landing party was led by Captain John Woodlief, who, as prescribed in the company charter, ordered a day of Thanksgiving to be observed upon their arrival, and every Dec. 4 thereafter.
Over time, Berkeley became known for its historic firsts. The first bourbon whiskey was made there in 1621 (by a preacher, no less). “Taps” was played for the first time while the Union army was encamped at Berkeley in 1862. And, of course, it was the site of America’s first Thanksgiving. More on that in a moment.
In 1907, Berkeley was purchased by John Jamieson, who had served as a Union drummer boy during the army’s encampment at the plantation. Ownership later fell to his son (and my friend) Malcolm, who passed away in 1997. Mac loved Berkeley and was aggressive in marketing the historic site, including through the use
of promotional videos and commercials, which I helped to produce. He invited the public to tour the house and grounds, sold Berkeley boxwoods and bourbon, and held an annual Thanksgiving pageant which attracted tourists from across the country. But the celebration wasn’t always widely recognized.
One hundred years after his father beat the Yankee drums at Berkeley, Mac was upset by something another Yankee did. In the Fall of 1962, President Kennedy issued his yearly Thanksgiving Proclamation in which he recognized his home state of Massachusetts as the site of America’s first Thanksgiving. And so, on Nov. 9 of that year, Virginia State Senator John Wicker was prompted by Mac to write to the President and point out Kennedy’s faux pas. In his telegram, Wicker referenced historical records about Berkeley’s celebration, which took place one full year before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in 1620.
Later that year, Kennedy’s confidant and noted historian Arthur Schlesinger sent a reply to Wicker with a tonguein-cheek apology from the President. According to Berkeley records, Schlesinger “attributed the error to unconquerable New England bias on the part of the White House sta .”
The following year, on Nov. 5, 1963, President Kennedy had to eat crow during his annual Thanksgiving proclamation, saying, “Over three centuries ago, our forefathers in Virginia AND Massachusetts, far from home, in a lonely wilderness, set
John F. Kennedy receives a turkey presented to him for Thanksgiving by the National Turkey Federation and the Poultry and Egg National Board.
aside a day of Thanksgiving.” Kennedy’s New England bias wouldn’t allow him to disavow Plymouth entirely, but Mac was happy that Berkeley finally gained o cial recognition for holding the first Thanksgiving, even if it was a shared honor. Sadly, it was to be Kennedy’s last proclamation. He was assassinated 17 days later in Dallas.
The holiday season is now upon us, and that means gathering together with friends and family to share food, gifts, and goodwill. And, despite the personal and financial losses we might have endured over the past year, we will find a way to give thanks for what we have and who we’re with. Perhaps we would also do well to emulate those weary English settlers and just be thankful for surviving another day of our long journey. So, here’s a Berkeley bourbon toast to Captain Woodlief, a little drummer boy, old Mac, and to that Yankee President who finally set the record straight. May God bless, and Happy Thanksgiving. !
JIM LONGWORTH is the host of Triad Today, airing on Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. on ABC45 (cable channel 7) and Sundays at 11 a.m. on WMYV (cable channel 15) and streaming on WFMY+.
Photo by Abbie Rowe. White House Photographs, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston President
A pedestrian parable presented in The Carpenter’s Son
BY MARK BURGER
The Carpenter’s Son may hold some (dubious) distinction as the first faith-based horror film, but neither aspect emerges with much clarity or conviction, rendering this ambitious attempt to dramatize the early years of Jesus a misfire. If Martin Scorsese made The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), executive producer/writer/director Lotfy Nathan seems to envision this as “The First Temptation of Christ,” and comes up short. While Scorsese’s film courted unwanted controversy, the filmmakers here would probably like to drum up as much as possible, thereby raising the film’s profile.
Based on the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas (which was the film’s original title), the film does not refer specifically to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Instead, they are billed as The Son (Noah Jupe), The Mother (FKA Twigs), and The Father (Nicolas Cage), although The Son is briefly referred to as “Yeshua” late in the proceedings. But it’s plainly obvious who these characters are meant to represent.
Although the mere idea of so eclectic and unexpected a duo as Cage and Twigs playing the parents of the messiah is a tantalizing one for camp/cult movie aficionados, each seems to be acting in a di erent movie than the other. The grizzled Cage (also a producer) provides world-weary narration but, despite a few outbursts, seems constrained here, while Twigs barely registers at all, and Jupe gives a sulky, sullen performance as The Son, who su ers nightmares about being crucified (how’s that for subtlety?) but also possesses healing gifts he’s struggling to understand.
Salvation, at least to an extent, arrives in the form of The Stranger (Isla Johnston), whose cryptic pronouncements and come-hither looks can’t help but catch the attention of The Son. It should
come as no surprise that The Stranger is the devil in disguise, and in accordance with an old show biz adage, the devil gets the best lines. Johnston, making her feature debut here, easily steals the show, and the scene where she ruefully describes her fall from grace is the film’s most emotional moment, which was probably not the filmmakers’ intention.
The Carpenter’s Son isn’t particularly inspiring, nor unfortunately is it very interesting. Nathan is respectful of the characters, but they don’t have much depth or dimension. For horror fans, the exploitation elements are certainly present but used only sparingly. When push comes to shove, The Son will yank a CGI serpent out of someone’s mouth, but it doesn’t pack much of an impact. We all know where the story is headed and it gets there, but with precious few moments of interest along the way. The film may arouse some curiosity and engender some controversy, but it’s all surface-level. !
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ETHERNAUT TO PERFORM AT REYNOLD’S PLACE THEATER NOV. 21
SUBMITTED BY NATHANIEL WARD
On Friday, Nov. 21 at the Reynold’s Place Theater, the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will present Ethernaut in concert. The band returns to the venue after their inaugural concert there a year ago, where they delighted a capacity audience with their unique progressive jazz vocabulary. Ethernaut is a co-composing collective of some of the Triad’s top jazz musicians featuring John Daniel Ray, Michael Kinchen, Joseph Dowdy, Kassem Williams, and Nathaniel Ward. The band’s collective credits include a strong pedigree of jazz and fusion lineage, with each member also bringing influences to the table from funk, soul, gospel, Americana, and progressive/avant garde free improvisational music.
The band’s compositions range from sparse, melodically driven ballads to high energy, up-tempo fusion ri s, and every show includes at least one freely improvised piece created in real time. For a group of veterans, all of whom transition fairly fluidly from sideman to band leader roles, depending on the gig and genre, it is a new experience to compose and perform in a creative democracy. In a recent interview John Ray described his take on the group’s sound and presence:
“It’s an amazing feeling to be able to write for a group of talented players, knowing their individual sounds and how they will perform each note, and then getting to bring that vision to life. Most of this music is un-recorded, and so for now this is the only place you will be able to hear these tunes.”
The band has been in the studio recently, and a new EP is expected in early 2026.
Kinchen o ered further insight into what Ethernaut brings to the table on the local “Mr. Haircut” podcast when reflecting about the problematic term, “jazz” as a label for the legacy
of American improvisational music. “Jazz is a tradition, a way of studying and approaching the music. When you have immersed yourself in that tradition, and you have that language you bring that with you to the music that you play.” This is a fair starting point for the range of references that combine to give Ethernaut its unique but relatable sound.
The diversity of Ethernaut’s compositional and improvisational influences is reflected in the diversity of their growing audience, which includes music fans from every genre. There is something inclusive about the music that invites people in. The members of the band are firm believers that you have to welcome people into the music to give them the opportunity to love it. Apparently that approach is working. Some folks come for the swing and stay for the free improvisation; others come for the unrelenting funk and cross-genre harmonic idioms of Ray’s compositions, and stay for the haunting textures of Ward’s pieces, or the brilliantly moving and deeply sensitive melodies of Kinchen’s ballads. Ethernaut brings a joyful creative spark to their shared musical language. That spark fuels their improvisational forays, while energizing and connecting with audiences, making every show a unique happening. !
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Chow Down with John Batchelor at La Cocina de Mama
BY JOHN BATCHELOR
The Dominican Republic is known for its beaches, resorts, and golfing. The terrain includes rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the tallest mountain in the Caribbean.
La Cocina de Mama is a Dominican restaurant, not to be confused with Mexican, although both are historically influenced by Spain. The Feliz family lived in Queens, New York, where they operated three restaurants. Brian Feliz grew up working in those kitchens. He relocated to Greensboro to take a job in the transportation business. But restaurants were deeply ingrained in his personal history. His mother was shopping at Publix when she noticed a vacant space nearby. After a brief meeting with the owner, the decision was made: time for the family to start a new restaurant.
La Cocina de Mama has been open a little over a year. The interior consists of one open room, unadorned tables and chairs spaced well enough apart to avoid cramping. One corner appears dedicated to children, with chairs and toys and a TV tuned to a children’s channel. You understand the origin of the name as soon as you look around. A large mural that covers one wall pays homage to Brian’s grandmother, who provided the role model for cooking traditional Dominican family food. Beverage service includes fruit juices, soft drinks, and a few bottled beers, all of which go well with the food. No wine or bar service.
I started one meal with a Chicken Empanada. The crust is crisp and tasty in its own right — it has become my favorite rendition of one of my favorite dishes — enclosing soft-cooked pulled chicken.
Ham, Cheese, Beef, and Pizza versions are available as well.
Soups are made fresh daily. The one I tried contained chicken and pork, long simmered in chicken broth, rendering the meats tender enough to be pulled away from the bone without a knife. Potatoes and carrots joined the proteins, along with noodles. Really flavorful. Be careful about the bone, however. Don’t want any of my readers getting choked.
Yaroa is a Dominican street food, consisting of layers of fried plantains, plus chicken and melted cheese, streaked on top with ketchup and mayonnaise, producing a colorful, flag-like appearance. (You can substitute French-fried potatoes for plantains.) I had some di culty with this. The ketchup and mayonnaise flavors overwhelm the other ingredients. Underneath, though, there is a flavorful casserole, with tasty, tender baked chicken and melted cheese. And I liked the flavor of the plantains and the way they blended in. You might consider asking for a limited application of ketchup and mayonnaise and distribute it sparingly. Or you might like it the traditional way.
Venturing into the entrees, I was drawn to the list of Mofongo dishes. These are constructed from fried plantains, combined with chicken and onions, pressed into a mold. The version here is tastier and moister than others I have tried. It is served with chicken, cheese, shrimp, pork, steak, or in combinations. I chose fried chicken and roasted pork. The chicken is hearty, bearing a solid crust around breast meat, bite-sized. The pork is an adventure — tender and moist, with chunks of crisp skin. Imagine a variation on really good North Carolina barbecue.
Steak and Onions uses strips of skirt steak, somewhat on the firm side, produc-
ing good depth of flavor, well served by an abundance of sliced onions presented in a hearty brown sauce. This comes with rice, and combining the meat and onions in the rice produces a really good, very filling dish. A small salad is presented on the side.
Shrimp in Creole Sauce is a soupy concoction, served steamy-hot. My wife removed the shrimp to prevent overcooking — a good step. As a result, they are tender and tasty, vibrant orange in color from tomatoes, with sliced green peppers and onions cooked in. This also comes with rice and a small salad, and the sauce swirled into the rice is great.
Stewed Chicken is another winner, tender bone-in pieces of various origin on the bird yielding rich flavor. The meat pulls away from the bone easily.
Several entrees also come with a small bowl of beans.
There are several specials available only on Sunday — Oxtail Stew and Stewed Goat. I’ll probably give these a try in the future.
I quite enjoyed my meals here. One further thought — if you have misgivings about hot, intense food, it’s just not an issue here. That’s not the Dominican style. Dishes here are just inherently flavorful, in
a home cooking style that is just easy to enjoy. And meals here are economical as well.
One other caution — GPS initially took me to the wrong restaurant. This one is across the street from Publix. Don’t get lost! !
JOHN BATCHELOR has been writing about eating and drinking since 1981. Over a thousand of his articles have been published. He is also author of two travel/ cookbooks: Chefs of the Coast: Restaurants and Recipes from the North Carolina Coast, and Chefs of the Mountains: Restaurants and Recipes from Western North Carolina. Contact him at john.e.batchelor@gmail.com or see his blog, johnbatchelordiningandtravel.blogspot.com.
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La Cocina de Mama Gardner Hill Station, 1002 Gardner Hill Drive Suite E, Jamestown, NC 27282 336-285-8242
Triad city commemorates comics legend Murphy Anderson
Recently, at a meeting of the Greensboro City Council, Mayor-elect Marikay Abuzuaiter announced a resolution honoring the life of comic book artist Murphy Anderson, who grew up in Greensboro in the 1930s and lived there from 1949 until 1959.
After Abuzuaiter spoke of Anderson’s “lasting impact on art, culture, and his hometown” as “one of the most influential, respected illustrators and inkers in the history of American comic books,” council unanimously voted “that a plaque will be installed at the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center to commemorate his legacy.”
Anderson was born in Asheville on July 9, 1926. Seven years later, his family moved to 902 Wharton St. in Greensboro. His father, Murphy Anderson Sr., became the manager of Blue Bird Taxi.
Young Murphy loved the newspaper comic strips “Buck Rogers” and “Flash Gordon.” When he was 14, he won an art contest sponsored by the Greensboro Daily Record. While attending Greensboro Senior High (now Grimsley), he drew cartoons for the school newspaper.
The 1938 debut of “Superman” created a new genre, and Anderson was a fan. He discovered the art of Lou Fine, whose skilled draftsmanship on “Black Condor,” “Uncle Sam,” and “Doll Man” was a formative influence.
In 1943, he attended one semester at UNC-Chapel Hill before moving to New York. There, he worked for the comic book and pulp magazine publisher Fiction House, drawing “Star Pirate” and “Life on Other Worlds” for “Planet Comics” and illustrations for “Planet Stories.”
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. Honorably discharged in Chicago, he met Helen Vedek at a USO Hospitality dance. In 1947, when he was 20, he was hired to draw the “Buck Rogers” comic strip.
Murphy and Helen were married in
1948, but rent was high and pay low. With their first child on the way, he quit “Buck Rogers” and the couple moved in with his parents in Greensboro.
His father, now owner of Blue Bird Taxi, Anderson worked as o ce manager, cabdriver, and ad designer. In 1951, he was hired by DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz, who allowed him to mail in his art (other sta were required to bring theirs to the NYC o ce in person). With superhero sales in a slump, DC cancelled all costumed crimefighters but Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Sci-fi remained popular. Anderson drew stories for “Strange Adventures” and “Mystery in Space” while moonlighting as a cabbie. According to Greensboro artist and comics historian Jim Amash, who became Anderson’s friend in the 1980s, he once drove Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford to the War Memorial Stadium while listening
to them make fun of Casey Stengel.
In 1959, with superheroes experiencing a comeback and Anderson getting more work, he moved his family to New Jersey. When DC brought back Black Canary, Anderson wanted her to be Black, but Schwartz said this would lose sales in the south (according to Amash, Schwartz confirmed this story). With Hawkman writer Gardner Fox, he co-created another female crimefighter in fishnets, the magician Zatanna. On superhero titles, he usually inked another artist’s pencils. His pen and brush skills won fan awards every year from 1961 through 1965.
But he’d not abandoned “Strange Tales,” where he loved drawing the “Atomic Knights,” post-apocalyptic crusaders riding mutant Dalmatians.
From 1968 to 1973, he inked Curt Swan’s pencils on “Superman,” their collaboration proving so popular they were dubbed “Swanderson” by fans. “Murphy’s work on ‘Superman,’ both with Swan and by himself, was superb,” said Greensboro
CPA Paul Stutts, a longtime fan who convinced his client Abuzuaiter that the city should honor Anderson. According to Stutts, Anderson was the first artist to give Superman serratus muscles, abs, and quads. Previously, those had never been depicted on costumed heroes. In 1971, Anderson drew Wonder Woman for the cover of the first issue of Ms. magazine. A 1973 Anderson and Swan panel depicting Superman taking flight was copied by Andy Warhol for his 1981 portfolio “Myths.” “Warhol paid DC $10,000 for that,” said Stutts. “Murphy and Kurt didn’t get a cent.”
In 1973, Anderson won the military contract for PS Magazine, a pocket-sized comic book about preventative maintenance that he and his sta produced until 1983. After that, he freelanced, then retired. He was a guest at Greensboro comics conventions from 1982 to 1985, inducted into the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 1999.
Ian McDowell
Contributor
(Above) Self portrait of Anderson with some of his DC characters. (Top left) This 1952 cover of “Strange Adventures” was drawn in Greensboro. (Middle left) Anderson’s cover for the first issue of Ms. (Bottom left) Anderson loved drawing the “Atomic Knights.”
In 2015, Anderson died of heart failure in Somerset, New Jersey. He was 89. His survivors include his children Sophie, Mary, Murphy Anderson III, and his nephew, Roger Webster. Webster, who is the son of Anderson’s sister Mary, has lived in Greensboro all his life and, with his father, opened Webster’s Auto Imports in 1987.
When informed that the city is honoring someone he admired, comics artist and writer Patrick Zircher said, “Way to go, Greensboro. I love that they’re doing this. I used to live a couple of miles from the town Paul Norris (creator of “Aquaman”) grew up in. No plaque, nothing.”
Comics writer Mark Waid agreed.
“I had the privilege of working with Murphy when I was a DC editor in the late 1980s. He came to the o ce often, and his behind-the-scenes stories and insights were always a treat. That’s on top of being a thoughtful and sweet man. You could always tell when Murphy had arrived. His rich baritone boomed through the hallways, leaving everyone to assume that, had art not worked out for Murphy, he’d have been a terrific broadcaster.”
Waid said Anderson may have been the
first superhero fan to make a career out of drawing them.
“It’s common today for comic professionals to have their roots in comics fandom. Murphy entered a profession undertaken exclusively by men who dreamed of the same lucrative newspaper-strip syndication deal that Al Capp [Li’l Abner] or Milton Cani [Steve Canyon] got. They considered comics “slumming it” and were ashamed of their careers, whereas Murphy grew up a fan of comic book superheroes and carried that enthusiasm with him wherever he went.”
Calling Anderson “a terrific solo artist,” Waid also praised his collaborations with penciler Carmine Infantino.
“Together, their work on ‘Flash’ and ‘Adam Strange’ set a new high-water mark for comics art in the 1960s. Murphy considered himself a journeyman, but to anyone who followed his career, it was obvious that he was a master of his craft.” !
IAN MCDOWELL is an award-winning author and journalist whose book I Ain’t Resisting: the City of Greensboro and the Killing of Marcus Smith was published in September of 2023 by Scuppernong Editions.
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DANÚ
An Emerald Isle Christmas NOVEMBER 30, 2025 @ 6PM
Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. For over two decades, Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Music, song, and dance are a vital part of joyous community celebrations across Ireland during the holiday season. An Emerald Isle Christmas offers a taste of these extraordinary and centuries old events.
HP Ballet Nutcracker
December 19-21, 2025
Matthew Whitaker Quintet
January 17, 2026
Cirque FLIP
Fabrique - Blizzard February 21, 2026
Noche Flamenca: Searching for Goya
March 5, 2026
Piff the Magic Dragon
April 18, 2026
Kandace Springs
May 2, 2026
Acts and dates subject to change. For
PRESENTS
hot pour
[BARTENDER OF THE WEEK COMPILED BY NATALIE GARCIA]
NAME: Cortney Brieaddy
BAR: Sweet Old Bills in High Point
AGE: 24
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Right here in the Triad!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BARTENDING?
Not long, only about a year.
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HOW DID YOU BECOME A BARTENDER?
I’ve been in the service industry forever so it just kind of happened!
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT BARTENDING?
Customers come in for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes they’re happy and celebrating, sometimes they’re having a hard day and just need something to do. Whether it’s a casual lunch break or an exciting night out, I enjoy being there for people during their occasions. Everybody has a di erent story and their own unique experience with the same 24 hours in the day, and I enjoy getting to be a part of it.
probably recommend an espresso martini as a good dessert drink!
WHAT’S THE STRANGEST DRINK REQUEST YOU’VE HAD?
A Manhattan made with Fireball.
WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE SEEN WHILE BARTENDING?
Someone drink a Manhattan made with Fireball. (I kid, I kid.) A lot happens in this industry, but the first thing that comes to mind is a proposal at the bar.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BARTENDING?
Having to cut people o . Luckily it doesn’t happen much, but I hate telling someone their party is over.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO MAKE?
A classic margarita!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO DRINK?
A daiquiri or a margarita.
WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AS AN AFTER-DINNER DRINK?
Did I mention margaritas already? 10/10 old reliable. But honestly, it depends on what the dinner was and what the mood for the night is. I’d
WHAT’S THE WEIRDEST THING YOU’VE FOUND IN A BAR BATHROOM?
No stalls. I guess that would be what I didn’t find in a bar bathroom. One time I found a pair of shoes (no one was in the bathroom), and I spent the rest of the night trying to see if someone was barefoot. I never found the culprit. The best thing I’ve found is a disco button at a beach bar.
WHAT’S THE BEST/BIGGEST TIP YOU’VE EVER GOTTEN?
The biggest tip I’ve gotten on a small tab was $600.
WANNA BE FEATURED IN HOT POUR?
Email Natalie Garcia at natalie@yesweekly.com and ask about being our Bartender of the Week!
Greensboro | Photos by Natalie Garcia
They’re Back Outside!
B2K reunites for the “Boys 4 Life” Tour co-headlined by Bow Wow
The moment fans have been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived. After two decades, one of the most iconic R&B groups, B2K, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary, o cially reunite for the “Boys 4 Life” Tour. The tour also marks more than 20 years since B2K and Bow Wow, who is co-headling, first shared the stage during 2002’s “Scream Tour II,” a pivotalcultural milestone that helped define a generation. Powered by Black Promoters Collective (BPC), the 28-city tour kicks o Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Columbia, S.C., and wraps Sunday, April 19, in Hampton, Va.
Additional performances by other sensational artists — including Jeremih, Waka Flocka, Amerie, Yung Joc, Crime Mob, Dem Franchize Boyz and special guests Pretty Ricky — promise an unforgettable celebration of music, and nostalgia — a true return to where it started.
Before general market sales begin, Local, Venue, and Promoter presales start Thursday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time using the code BPC. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can access tickets here.
The buzz ignited earlier this year when B2K surprised fans with an explosive reunion moment at the 2025 BET Awards, instantly setting social media ablaze. The viral clip captured Omarion, Raz-B, J-Boog, and Lil Fizz back on stage together, reminding the world why their chemistry, music, and movement defined an era. Their return is a moment that will be etched in history.
“There was a certain level of authenticity that we all had. So in a way, we’re completing it,” Omarion teases in a now-viral Instagram clip, fueling excitement for what fans can expect from this long- awaited reunion.
With four Billboard Top 10 singles, a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, and sold-out tours worldwide, B2K remains one of the most influential R&B groups. Known for hits like “Bump, Bump, Bump,” “Gots Ta Be,” “Uh Huh,”
and “Why I Love You,” the group not only dominated the charts but also redefined performance, fashion, and fan culture for a generation of young music lovers, earning BET Awards, Billboard nominations, and millions of devoted fans worldwide. The “Boys 4 Life” title pays homage to that brotherhood and the timeless influence of Black music on global pop culture.
Co-headling is multi-platinum recording artist, actor, and entrepreneur Bow Wow, celebrating his 25th anniversary as one of hip-hop’s longest-standing stars. With over 10 million albums sold, seven No. 1 hits, and major film credits from Like Mike to Lottery Ticket, Bow Wow helped redefine youth stardom in hip-hop and opened doors for an entire generation of young male artists. His crossover anthems — “Like You,” “Let Me Hold You,” and “Shortie Like Mine” — cemented his place as a cultural force, and earlier this year at the Breezy Bowl, Chris Brown brought him onstage and credited him with starting the modern era of popular music, a powerful acknowledgment of his lasting influence.
Fresh o co- headlining BPC’s successful
Millennium Tour 2025, Bow Wow’s impact and star power remain unmatched.
“With my 25-year anniversary in the music industry, I’m excited to finally bring this tour to life and give the fans what they’ve been waiting for” states Bow Wow.
Both B2K and Bow Wow will release new albums in February in support of the tour via BPC Music Group, the award winning Live Music companies new record label arm, marking their o cial return to recording and performing at full scale.
Now, the “Boys 4 Life” Tour expands that nostalgia to new heights. Fans can expect high-energy performances, unforgettable collaborations, and the return of the soundtrack that shaped their lives. From Jeremih’s smooth R&B anthems to the infectious club hits of Pretty Ricky who is enjoying their 20-year anniversary, Waka Flocka, Amerie, Yung Joc, Crime Mob, and Dem Franchize Boyz, the lineup brings together every facet of the era under one roof.
The “Boys 4 Life” Tour will hit major cities across the U.S., including Atlanta,
Since 2022, THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE (BPC) has solidifi ed its position as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, achieving remarkable milestones and leaving a lasting impact on the music landscape. As the only wholly Blackowned live music company on the Global Pollstar Top 100 Promoters list, the BPC ranks at an impressive #39, highlighting the collective’s signifi cant presence and infl uence in the industry. Additionally, their recognition as the #3 Pollstar Global Top Urban Promoter/Producers underscores their specialization and expertise in curating urban music experiences. Recently added to the 2025 Essence Power List, the BPC has also been featured three times on the Billboard Power Players List, further attesting to its exceptional leadership and contributions to the music business. The CEO of BPC has been named to the inaugural Billboard Live Music Power Player List. The BPC is a coalition of six of the nation’s top independent concert promotion and event production companies. It is a 100% Black-owned business whose mission is to be the world’s leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences. To learn more, visit http://www.blackpromoterscollective.com.
Miami, Chicago, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn. !
Police Chief retiring, city seeks community input on replacement
Greensboro Police Chief
John Thompson will retire in February after 22 years with the department, including three as its chief.
In an announcement last week, the 49-year-old Thompson said he’s looking forward to spending more time with his family.
“My twins will soon be in middle school, and it’s time for me to devote more of my time to them while they still like hanging out with me. My faith and my family are deeply important to me, and it has admittedly been a challenge to find balance while wanting to also be fully engaged with the amazing community we are honored to serve.”
Born in Cobb, Calif., Thompson grew up with seven siblings. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, he completed a two-year mission to New York City before joining family in Asheboro.
There, he received a two-year associate degree from Randolph Community
College before successfully applying to the Asheboro Police Department in 1998. After moving to Greensboro, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Policy Studies Administration from Guilford College, and then an MBA from Pfei er University. Thompson is also a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police and the Southern Police Institute Administrative O cers program at the University of Louisville.
Thompson joined the Greensboro Police Department on Oct. 16, 2003. As he worked his way up through departmental ranks, he served in Planning and Research, Vice/Narcotics, and Resource Management. In 2015, then-Chief Wayne Scott promoted Thompson to captain. After that promotion, Thompson became bureau commander of the Patrol Division. He then served as assistant chief from 2020 until 2022.
“Chief John Thompson has been an exceptional leader and partner to our community,” said outgoing Mayor Nancy Vaughan. “Under his guidance, crime rates have dropped, o cers have been held to the highest standards, and relationships with our neighborhoods have grown stronger. His dedication and compassion have made Greensboro a safer, more connected city. We are
grateful for his years of service and wish him well.”
Mayor-elect Marikay Abuzuaiter agreed.
“Chief Thompson has been an exemplary police chief. I can only wish him the best. He has always talked about the importance of family, and this will give him more time to spend with his young children. Chief Thompson has built meaningful relationships in the community. Those relationships have helped Greensboro residents feel comfortable talking to him and, in turn, to his o cers. His demeanor and respect for his department and the city have been notable. I have appreciated everything he has accomplished. He will definitely be missed.”
City Manager Trey Davis said Thompson has been inspiring to work with ever since they first met in 2003.
“I was hired by GPD in 2002, John a year later. We were lateral transfers, meaning someone who comes in from another department with years of experience, and doesn’t necessarily go through the academy.”
Recognizing their outsider status, the two o cers quickly bonded.
“We both had experience, but with smaller organizations. Our careers paralleled, as we went in di erent directions but rose up through our respective ranks at the same pace. In the police world, becoming captain signifies that next level of leadership, when you start managing larger divisions within the department, sometimes up to 130 people.”
Even when their career paths diverged, they continued to work together, and his admiration for Thompson increased.
“He was always the smartest person. I always thought he was not just an intelligent police o cer, but just an intelligent person. And so thoughtful, and his demeanor was always so great. He was able to manage and really help people navigate through challenging situations. The other part is, he was always very innovative.”
Davis said this bond continued even when he left GPD for the city manager’s o ce.
“When I had the opportunity to hire him as a police chief, I can’t tell you how
excited I was. For me, he signifies that next generation of police chiefs, meaning this really intellectual combination of thoughtful and engaging. And he exceeded my expectations in the role.”
To find Thompson’s replacement, the city has contracted with executive search firm Developmental Associates, which will conduct a national search for the most qualified candidates. The city is hosting public conversations to receive community input about what qualities Greensboro residents want in their next chief. These will be held on the following dates, times, and locations.
• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6 to 8 p.m., Craft Recreation Center, 3911 Yanceyville St .
• Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., Peeler Recreation Center, 1300 Sykes Ave.
• Friday, Nov. 21, noon to 2 p.m., Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.
After holding additional input sessions with key sta , the city will host another round of community meetings in December. !
IAN MCDOWELL is an award-winning author and journalist whose book I Ain’t Resisting: the City of Greensboro and the Killing of Marcus Smith was published in September of 2023 by Scuppernong Editions.
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Police Chief John Thompson
Reigning PBR Teams World Champion Carolina Cowboys return to First Horizon Coliseum for 2026 Homestand Sept. 18-20
The Carolina Cowboys made history in 2025 by clinching the PBR Teams Championship, becoming the first major professional sports team to win a title for the Carolinas since 2006. Today, the team announced that their annual homestand, PBR Cowboy Days, will return to First Horizon Coliseum next season on Sept. 18-20, 2026.
Tickets for the event are currently on sale and can be purchased online at TicketMaster.com and PBR.com, at the First Horizon Coliseum Box O ce, or by calling PBR customer service at (800) 732-1727. Cowboy Days will mark the team’s o cial competitive return to the Piedmont Triad and first time contending in front of their hometown crowd since clinching the championship title.
“We’re thrilled to bring the heartpumping, adrenaline-filled action of the PBR Teams league back to First Horizon Coliseum in 2026, this time as the defending league champions,” said Austin Dillon, the Carolina Cowboys’ general manager, two-time NASCAR Champion and 2018 Daytona 500 Champion. “The community support has been amazing, and we hope everyone can come out to PBR Cowboy Days Sept. 18-20 as we defend our 2025 title.”
The Cowboys are the Carolinas’ firstever professional bull riding team, competing in a league which transforms bull riding from an individual to team-formatted competition. Under the leadership of head coach, PBR co-founder and PRCA world champion Jerome Davis, alongside assistant coach Robson Palermo, a three-time PBR World Finals Champion, the team features a talent-packed roster including 2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen, 2016 PBR World Champion Cooper Davis, two-time PBR World Champion Jess Lockwood, ten-time PBR World Finals qualifier Derek Kolbaba, and Cherryville, North Carolina native Clay Guiton, who was named 2025 PBR Championship MVP as a rookie in 2025.
The team is owned by NASCAR legend Richard Childress and notable entrepreneurs and agriculturalists Je and Tammie Broin.
In 2025, the Carolina Cowboys (19-16) went on a perfect 4-for-4 run and won 13 of their final 17 games en route to claiming their first PBR Teams Championship.
Once under the lights in Vegas, the Cowboys shone brighter than ever, going perfect from the first round through the Title Game. Carolina defeated the Nashville Stampede in the opening round before taking down the second-seeded Austin Gamblers in the next round. On Championship Sunday, the Cowboys challenged and defeated the Arizona Ridge Riders ahead of the Title Game against the Missouri Thunder.
Carolina’s win over the Ridge Riders was the first Teams Championship overtime game in league history. Teams Championship MVP Clay Guiton rode Milestone for 88 points to advance the Cowboys to the Title game.
During their homestand earlier in the season, the Cowboys went a perfect 3-0 at home, defeating the Missouri Thunder, Nashville Stampede, and Austin Gamblers with the latter coming down to an 88.5-point re-ride by Clay Guiton aboard Bomb Diggity.
League event attendance also continued to increase in the 2025 season. On television, the bull riding games reached 3.0 million people when airing on CBS and CW on the same weekend, totaling 28.2 million fans reached in the 2025 season. Even with a ranker pen of bulls, the onthe-dirt product has never been better, demonstrated in riding percentages at 42.13 percent for the 2025 season, up by almost a full two percent and another Championship decided in the final outs of the Championship game.
The bull riding action for the 2026 PBR Team Series’ Cowboy Days at First Horizon Coliseum begins at 7:45 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 6:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 and 1:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Three-day ticket packages are available, o ering fans a 20% discount on select price levels for the first week using unlock code 33625.
For more information on Carolina Cowboys, and for updates on the upcoming PBR Cowboy Days, visit https://pbr.com/ teams/carolina-cowboys, Carolina Cow-
boys on Facebook, @carolinacowboyspbr on Instagram, or @CARCowboysPBR on Twitter. Go behind the scenes for the Carolina Cowboys’ championship season with exclusive long form video content on the Carolina Cowboys’ YouTube channel @CarolinaCowboys. !
The Sportscenter Athletic Club is a private membership club dedicated to providing the ultimate athletic and recreational facilities for our members of all ages. Conveniently located in High Point, we provide a wide variety of activities for our members. We’re designed to incorporate the total fitness concept for maximum benefits and total enjoyment. We cordially invite all of you to be a part of our athletic facility, while enjoying the membership savings we offer our established corporate accounts.
CARBORRO
CAT’S CRADLE
300 E Main St | 919.967.9053
www.catscradle.com
Nov 21: Carbon Leaf
Nov 21: Caylee Hammack, Ashley Anne
Nov 22: They Are Guttying a Body of Water, Cashier
Nov 22: Speed Stick, Saul Goode, Black Moss of Part Time Cooks
CHARLOTTE BOJANGLES COLISEUM
2700 E Independence Blvd | 704.372.3600
www.boplex.com
Nov 22: Air Supply
Nov 23: Clave Especial
HOME GROWN MUSIC SCENE | Compiled by Shane Hart
THE FILLMORE
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd | 704.916.8970
www.livenation.com
Nov 19: Like Moths to Flames
Nov 19: El Alfa
Nov 21: Lovejoy
Nov 22: Blind Guardian
Nov 23: Sanguisugabogg
Nov 25: Ariel Pink
Nov 28: Cattle Decapitation
Nov 28: Roy Wood Jr.
Nov 29: Avatar
Nov 30: J.I.D.
SPECTRUM CENTER
333 E Trade St | 704.688.9000
www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com
Nov 20-21: Nate Bargatze
Nov 22: Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers
Nov 26: Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks
CLEMMONS
VILLAGE SQUARE TAP HOUSE
6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct | 336.448.5330
www.facebook.com/vstaphouse
Nov 20: James Vincent Carroll
Nov 21: Poison’US & Kings of Noise
Nov 22: Matt Dylan & The Honky Tonk Outlaws
Nov 26: Tim Elliot
Nov 28: Kids in America
DURHAM
DPAC
123 Vivian St | 919.680.2787 www.dpacnc.com
Nov 20: Boz Scaggs
Nov 22: Lindsay Stirling
Nov 23: NUTCRACKER! Magical
Christmas Ballet
Nov 26-30: Elf The Musical
ELKIN
REEVES THEATER
129 W Main St | 336.258.8240 www.reevestheater.com
Wednesdays: Reeves Open Mic
Fourth Thursdays: Old-Time Jam
Nov 22: Kids in America
Nov 27: Joe Thrift & Friends
GREENSBORO
1808 CRAFT & VINE
Nov 19: Megan Doss w/ Adkins
Nov 21: Daniel Love
Nov 22: Taylor Mason
Nov 23: Patrick Rock
FLAT IRON
221 Summit Ave | 336.501.3967
www.flatirongso.com
Nov 19: Organ Fairchild
Nov 20: The Gone Ghosts
Nov 21: New Dawn Starkestra
Nov 26: Carri Smithley Band, Josh King & more!
GARAGE TAVERN
5211 A West Market St | 336.763.2020 www.facebook.com/GarageTavernGreensboro
Nov 20: Dear Sister Nov 26: Retro Vinyl
GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com
Nov 20: Memphis May Fire with Rain City Drive, Nevertel and If Not For Me
Nov 20: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
HANGAR 1819
1819 Spring Garden St | 336.579.6480 www.hangar1819.com
Nov 22: King 810, Filth, Tallah, Wither The Fallacy
HIGH POINT
HIGH POINT THEATRE 220 E Commerce Ave | 336.883.3401 www.highpointtheatre.com
Nov 21: Los Lonely Boys
Nov 30: Danu
JAMESTOWN
THE DECK
118 E Main St | 336.207.1999
www.facebook.com/TheDeckJamestown/ Nov 21: Retro Vinyl
Nov 22: Jukebox Revolver
Nov 26: Radio Revolver
[SALOME’S STARS]
Week of November 24, 2025
[ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to let your intrepid ARIES temperament take charge. Your strong leadership skills will help settle still-unresolved situations. Support comes from a surprising source.
[TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your problem-solving talents shine as you move to cool down heated emotions. You also inspire trust in all parties when you act with careful consideration of their feelings.
[GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A longdelayed commitment begins to look better to you. But there’s still a crucial fact or two that you need to know about it. Meanwhile, a health problem needs to be taken care of.
[CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t waste time trying to learn why someone you relied on is wavering in their support of your stand on a workplace issue. Move on with the help of more steadfast allies.
[LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relationships enter a brighter period, both at home and in the workplace. Prospects also look good for single LEOs and LEOnas, who can expect a welcome visit from Cupid.
[VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Those mixed signals that were complicating your life are giving way now to clear, definitive guidelines. This makes it easier for you to weigh your options and make decisions.
[LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it.
[SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an exciting promise for the future. But be aware of the fact that you haven’t been told about all the demands you might have to meet.
[SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your financial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals from those that are not reachable at this time. “Caution” remains your fiscal watchword.
[CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re deep into your new project, which is just fine. But don’t neglect your family and friends. Spending time with people you care for is always a wise investment.
[AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened. This could make you emotionally vulnerable. Be careful about decisions that you might be asked to make at this time.
[PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come to a place where you’ll be facing important decisions that can a ect your future. Rely on your strong moral compass to guide you toward making the right choices.
[BORN THIS WEEK: You’re gifted with both natural wisdom and wit — a good combination for success as a writer, a teacher and, most importantly, a parent.
answers
[CROSSWORD]
crossword on page 6
[WEEKLY SUDOKU]
sudoku on page 6
[TRIVIA TEST]
by Fifi Rodriguez
[1. HISTORY: Which country sold Alaska to the United States?
[2. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent is the Sahara Desert?
[3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who created The Muppets?
[4. MUSIC: What was singer Miley Cyrus’ alter ego when she starred in a Disney sitcom?
[5. MATH: How many sides does a heptagon (sometimes called a septagon) have?
[6. MOVIES: Which singer is featured in the biopic A Complete Unknown?
[7. FOOD & DRINK: What is carpaccio?
[8. LITERATURE: In “The Jungle Book,” who raised the boy called Mowgli?
[9. TELEVISION: Where was Mork from in the sitcom Mork and Mindy?
[10. LANGUAGE: What does the phrase “doubleplusungood” mean in Newspeak, featured in the dystopian novel “1984”?
answer
8. Wolves. 9. Planet Ork.
7. Thinly sliced raw meat or sh,fi usually served as an appetizer.
This year’s inspiring message will be provided by Rev. Dr. Thomas Tewell, founder of Macedonian Ministry, Preacher in Residence at the San Marino Community Church in LA, and Former Minister of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City.
Special music provided by Mr. Wintley Phipps, pastor, world-renowned vocal artist, motivational speaker, and education activist.
For 54 consecutive years, High Point University has brought the wider High Point faith community together for the Annual Prayer Breakfast. Enjoy a festive program that honors the birth of Jesus Christ and the reason for the season.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Fence Builders, Haggai Prayer Breakfast Fund, Johnson’s Modern Electric Company, River Landing at Sandy Ridge, Smith & Jennings, Inc.
Parking and shuttle service will be available in the parking lot located at 1315 North University Parkway, High Point, NC 27262 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Handicap accessible vans will be available from the parking lot to transport guests to the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.
