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Bethabara Park’s annual Halloween event — “Boo at Bethabara!” — will take place 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Mark Burger 24, at the park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem. Contributor Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and dressing up in Halloween-themed costumes is encouraged. According to historic parks supervisor Diana Overbey, “Boo at Bethabara!” is one of the venue’s most popular events. “We have a large number of families who bring their kids to enjoy all the spooky fun at Bethabara! It’s a great afternoon event for families.” Many historical landmarks and sites have various legends surrounding them, but Historic Bethabara Park isn’t necessarily one of them. “Daily life in the 18th century could be pretty scary, so no ghost stories are necessary to spark fear in our visitors!” Overbey noted with good humor. “They can go on guided ‘Fear on the Frontier’ tours and learn what dreadful fates could await them if they had lived in the 18th century.” Nevertheless, there will be regional ghost stories, a magic show, face painting, and a variety of family-friendly attractions for all ages. Some popular components from previous events will be back, along with some new attractions. “We will have some folks that visitors will expect, including storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown (scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m., Owl’s Roost, the FCPL (Forsyth County Public Library) bookmobile, as well as corn husk doll making. Magician Glen Yost will be back again this year, and we’ll have Tom Eure and Amelia Osborne returning this year to create another ‘crankie’ with visitors’ help.” Overbey explained: “‘Crankies’ are a type of folk-art storytelling with roots dating to the 1800s. Long scrolls are wound on two spools and then cranked WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
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Cynthia Moore Brown storytelling as the story progresses, often with the addition of shadow puppets.” This year, “Boo at Bethabara!” introduces the “Best in Boo!” Dog Costume Contest. “The Forsyth County Humane Society will be here this year, and we thought it would be nice to spotlight dogs at our park. Each participating dog and owner will be photographed with a number. After the event, a winner will be announced on social media, and they will get a prize bag of goodies for their efforts. We’re very excited about this one and hope to have lots of great dog costumes that day!” The ability to present events like this throughout the year continues to make Historic Bethabara Park a favorite destination for both locals and tourists, and a staple of this publication’s annual Triad’s Best issue.
Fear on the Frontier Tours “We are able to have free special events in part thanks to our nonprofit,” Overbey said. “They always appreciate donations to help keep this programming going. This year, in particular, we need to replace our 25-year-old golf carts that help take people who may have difficulty walking to and from their cars. Any donations to go toward new golf carts is most welcome to help
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The Beast” marks the fourth pairing of director Renny Harlin and leading man, following such undistinguished outings as “The Long Kiss Goodnight” (1996), “Deep Blue Sea” (1999), and “Cleaner” (2007). The string of mediocrity continues unabated. The film opens with a bang — a lot of them, actually — as terrorists attack the U.S. Ppresident (Jackson) during an event in an unnamed foreign country. Amidst a hailstorm of CGI explosions and gunfire, the president manages to reach his fortified mode of travel, the “Beast” of the title, along with Taft (Joel Kinnaman), a Secret Service agent who is badly wounded. Establishing communication with his advisers and protectors, the president is told that the situation is “a categorical attack on the U.S. presidency.” (Gee, do you think?) But they soon learn that similar attacks have taken place across the globe, and that several world leaders have already perished in this international holocaust. The president’s first name is “Oscar,” but he is also identified as “Paladin.” Whether the latter is his actual surname or a security term is among the many things left vague in Umair Aleem’s simplistic, sketchy screenplay. Another is that we never learn who perpetrated this global act of terrorism — or why. Where the action takes place is another mystery, although the film was shot in the Canary Islands and Madrid. Such a one-dimensional narrative gives “The Beast” all the depth and resonance of a video game, never mind a cartoon. This is a soulless endeavor, a mechanical exercise in motorized mayhem. The wholesale slaughter of terrorists, Secret Service agents, the military, and civilians is treated matter-of-factly, so it’s difficult to be engaged on any level beyond a visceral one, and even then, Harlin is unable to sustain the high pitch of the opening scenes. One quickly becomes numb to the incessant violence. In other words, the film runs out of gas long before “the Beast” does. Jackson and Kinnaman previously co-starred in the 2014 remake of “Ro-
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boCop,” and given all the 007-style gadgets and gizmos in the titular vehicle’s arsenal, this could have easily been called “RoboCar.” While Taft bleeds and suffers, Jackson brings his trademark attitude to bear. Bad writing be damned, he’s always working it, and rest assured he utters and bellows his favorite 12-word obscenity numerous times. There’s even a jokey exchange between Taft and the President about his foul language that’s not nearly as funny as the filmmakers evidently thought it was. Not unlike the recent indie chiller “It Ends,” most of “The Beast” takes place within the confines of the car, but there’s little Harlin can do with the claustrophobic setting. Jackson and, to a lesser extent, Kinnaman attempt to inject a little humanity and humor into the proceedings, but it’s an uphill battle all the way. Besides, Jackson previously played an endangered president in 2014’s “Big Game,” which was a much better film. The film reaches the height (and depth) of its absurdity when the president, having finally exited “the Beast” armed only with a knife, attempts to subdue a group of highly trained, significantly younger opponents armed with automatic weapons. Care to guess who wins? Do you really care? ! See MARK BURGER’s reviews of current movies. © 2026, Mark Burger.
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DVD PICK OF THE WEEK: “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
The story of a boy, a girl, and a man-eating plant from outer space. Roger Corman’s legendary two-day quickie “The Little Shop of Horrors” (1960) formed the basis for the popular 1982 off-Broadway musical created by future Oscar winners Howard Ashman (writer) and Alan Menkin (composer) — at the time the highest grossing musical in off-Broadway history, running a full five years and reaping a slew of awards and an instant cult following. It was only a matter of time before Hollywood came knocking, with producer David Geffen tapping “Muppet” perennial Frank Oz to direct a big-budget extravaganza with a starstudded cast and extensive special effects. Set in the Skid Row section of New York City in the early 1960s, the action revolves around Mushnik’s Flower Shop, where downtrodden employee Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis) pines for bubble-headed blonde co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene), who is currently dating the abusive, leather-clad, motorcycle-riding dentist Dr. Orin Scrivello (Steve Martin). With the shop on the verge of closure, Seymour displays an unusual plant he christens “Audrey II,” which brings in a few extra customers before wilting. When he accidentally cuts his finger, Seymour discovers that Audrey II not only thrives on human blood but has the power of speech! The more blood Audrey II consumes, the bigger the plant gets, and the more popular Mushnik’s becomes ... and the deeper into trouble Seymour gets. Moranis and Greene (reprising her stage role) are genuinely endearing as the star-crossed couple, the always welcome Vincent Gardenia makes a manic Mushnik, and Martin brings the house down as the demented dentist. There are fun guest appearances by Bill Murray, John Candy, Jim Belushi, and Christopher Guest, while newcomers Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, and Michelle Weeks play the “Greek chorus” who help the action along in a delightful “doo-wop” style, and the booming contribution by Four Tops frontman Levi Stubbs as the voice of Audrey II cannot be underestimated. When the studio previewed the film, test audiences were horrified by the original ending (carried over from the original film and the musical), necessitating an immediate reshoot — reportedly to tune of $5 million — that further upped an already substantial budget. Despite critical raves and well-deserved Oscar nominations for Best Song (“Mean Green Mother from Outer Space”) and Best Visual Effects, “Little Shop of Horrors” wasn’t the blockbuster Geffen and Warner Bros. hoped for, but it became a massive success on cable, where children particularly embraced its quirky sensibilities, funky humor, and catchy songs. Given how few movie musicals there were in the 1980s, “Little Shop of Horrors” must be considered one of the best of the decade. Both the 40th-anniversary 4K Ultra HD ($24.96 retail) and limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook ($29.96 retail) include the PG-13-rated theatrical version and unrated director’s cut, audio commentary, retrospective documentary and featurettes, outtakes and deleted scenes, and more. WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
“FRANKENHOOKER” (Synapse Films/MVD Entertainment Group): Billed as “a terrifying tale of sluts and bolts,” director/co-writer Frank Henenlotter notched yet another cult triumph with this outlandish, outrageous 1990 riff on Mary Shelley’s classic, starring James Lorinz as an amateur scientist whose fiancé (1987 Penthouse Pet of the Year Patty Mullen) is gruesomely killed by a lawnmower during a party — don’t you hate when that happens? — prompting him to seek out New York streetwalkers to harvest their bodies so he can rebuild hers, with expectedly catastrophic results. This gleefully sleazy black comedy, rife with in-jokes and off-color humor, isn’t for all tastes — to say the least! — but has a nasty charm all its own, with Louise Lasser, Shirley Stoler, 1982 Playboy Playmate Charlotte Kemp (billed as “Charlotte Helmkamp”), Jennifer DeLora, legendary TV horror host John Zacherle, and Henenlotter regular Beverly Bonner rounding out an eclectic cast, available on Blu-ray ($29.95 retail) and 4K UHD ($39.95 retail), each replete with audio commentary, retrospective featurettes, photo scrapbook, and theatrical trailer. Rated R. “JACKED” (Indican Pictures): Cowriter John Fucile’s inauspicious feature producing/directorial debut is a boring, pointless thriller starring Marla Robison and Tom Koch (attractive but bland) as a young couple whose weekend getaway takes a turn for the worse when they encounter Anthony Cipriani’s backwoods maniac (billed simply as “Creep”). Running under 80 minutes, it still feels endless, and the “twist” ending doesn’t help, available on DVD ($24.99 retail) and Blu-ray ($34.99 retail), each boasting bonus trailers. “KIM NOVAK’S VERTIGO” (Kino Lorber): Alexandre O. Philippe wrote, co-produced, directed, and appears in this feature documentary tracing the life and career of legendary screen siren Kim Novak (still going strong at 92), including her iconic turn in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958) and her eventual departure from show business to become a gifted, if reclusive, artist in Oregon. As Novak reflects on her life in her own words, this takes on the air of self-analysis, and despite its insights the filmmaker’s stylistic visual touches tend
to be a distraction. Novak’s star quality has not diminished with time. The DVD ($22.99 retail) includes theatrical trailer. “THE LAST BOY SCOUT” (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment Group): Director Tony Scott’s glossy, slick, ultra-violent 1991 thriller teams Bruce Willis as an ex-Secret Service agent-turned-private eye with Damon Wayans as a disgraced ex-football star as they investigate a murder with direct ties to corporate and political corruption, thereby endangering both of them, with Chelsea Field, Halle Berry, Noble Willingham, Danielle Harris, Bruce McGill, Joe Santos, Chelcie Ross, Kim Coates, Badja Djola, Clarence Felder, Billy Blanks, and scene-stealer Taylor Negron caught in the crossfire. Shane Black’s screenplay fetched a record-breaking $1.75 million, but the production was marred by numerous disagreements between Scott and producer Joel Silver resulting in considerable post-production work that seemed to please no one involved, although there’s plenty of action and attitude which has made this something of a cult favorite. Both the limited-edition Blu-ray ($39.95 retail) and 4K Ultra HD ($49.95 retail) include audio commentary, collectible booklet, retrospective interviews, extended and alternate scenes, theatrical trailers, image galleries, original screenplay, and more. Rated R. “MAGICK MTN.” (Cleopatra Vision/ MVD Entertainment Group): Hana Mae Lee and first-timer Hal Satin (editor/ cinematographer) produced, co-wrote, and co-directed this low-budget, lowimpact horror anthology hosted by Daniel Adkins (in his feature debut as “Lord Mmorke”) that initially appears to be an homage to German expressionism (replete with black-and-white cinematography) with a Goth/punk sensibility but more often comes off as a jumbled, even incomprehensible, experimental endeavor with some memorable imagery and a considerable degree of self-indulgence unlikely to appeal to mainstream (or even cult-friendly) audiences. The DVD ($19.95 retail) includes audio commentary, slideshow, and trailer. ! See MARK BURGER’s reviews of current movies. © 2026, Mark Burger. OCTOBER 14-20, 2026
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suppose it’s natural to blame someone else for our own mistakes and shortcomings, or when something happens that we don’t like. We blame the teacher when we Jim Longworth get a bad grade, and we blame the boss when we get fired. Longworth It’s always someone at Large else’s fault but ours. We’re all guilty of this behavior, especially politicians. In 2016, Hillary Clinton blamed Bernie Sanders and James Comey for her loss to Donald Trump, and in 2020, Trump blamed fake ballots and fake news for his loss to Joe Biden. Not to be outdone, Kamala Harris blamed Biden for her loss to Trump in 2024. The good news is that playing the blame game doesn’t usually result in someone’s financial ruin or damaged reputation. The bad news is that’s exactly what can happen when a spouse blames a third party for the dissolution of a marriage. Here’s how it goes: Jane and Joe have been married for 10 years, then Joe has an affair with Betty and leaves Jane. Jane then sues Betty for breaking up the marriage. The legal term for this archaic madness is “alienation of affection,” and believe it or not, it is still legal in seven states, including our beloved, backwardthinking North Carolina. State Representative Pricey Harrison of Guilford has been trying for over five years to repeal our alienation of affection law, but to no avail. She once told the WinstonSalem Journal’s Richard Craver that more than 200 alienation of affection cases are filed each year in North Carolina, “some of which have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts …and are often used to create problems for a defendant, such as attorney’s fees, or to intentionally inflict emotional distress, or as leverage in a divorce or custody proceeding.” Said Harrison, “I, like many, feel that these laws are outdated, based on 17th-century English law that viewed a married woman as her husband’s chattel.” The legal precedent may be four centuries old, but you only have to go back a WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
few years to understand how bad it is. In 2010, a North Carolina wife was awarded $9 million dollars in a suit against her husband’s mistress. That same year, a wife prevailed in court against her best friend, who she said seduced her husband. Not long after that, a Burke County wife was awarded $1 million dollars because she said her husband’s secretary dressed provocatively at work, resulting in an affair that destroyed her marriage. In 2012, the wife of former Winston-Salem Dash coowner Flip Filipowski, sued Flip’s alleged mistress for $20 million dollars. In a 2017 case involving a married Forsyth County physician and his mistress, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that alienation of affection was constitutional. In 2020, former State Senator Rick Gunn was sued by a Wake County husband, who claimed that Gunn was having an affair with his wife, which broke up a 20-year marriage. And, last month, a Davidson County jury ordered Jennifer Jo Cobb to pay Tracey
Hughes $850,000 because Cobb allegedly seduced and stole Hughes’ husband. One reason that alienation of affection suits have met with success is that the accusing party has a pretty easy burden of proof to meet. According to MyFamilyLaw. com, a spouse only has to prove three things: that love existed between the married spouses; that love between the married spouses was destroyed; and, that a third party’s malicious conduct contributed to the loss of affection. The problem is that jury awards are often based on the aggrieved party’s feelings and testimony, rather than on hard facts. Alienation of affection laws essentially condone extortion and accept the premise that a lover can steal someone’s spouse. In the 2017 case of the married physician, the court justified its ruling, saying, “…a broken marriage can mean the loss of all the benefits that a healthy marriage brings to a society. The state has a legitimate interest in protecting the institu-
tion of marriage, ensuring that married couples honor their vows, and deterring conduct that would cause injury to one of the spouses.” Newsflash: It’s not Big Brother’s job to maintain or sustain marital relationships. And here’s another shocking truth: No third party can unilaterally break up a marriage. No third party can steal someone’s spouse unless that spouse wants to be stolen. And yet according to N.C. law, a third party alone can be punished for something that was hardly a solo performance. Don’t get me wrong. Anyone who has lost feeling for his or her spouse should seek a divorce, not a lover, and fooling around with a married person is morally corrupt. Nevertheless, our alienation of affection law must be repealed to protect third parties from financial ruin. Politicians are good at blaming others, but now it’s time for them to accept blame for allowing this destructive law to remain on the books. It’s time for them to end it. !
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reensboro has a new business downtown that is offering its residents a shot of espresso to get their day going and a cocktail at night to Chanel Davis wind down. The No Rush Coffee + Cocktail Editor Lounge, located at 245 E. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro, has been open roughly a month now, and the orders keep coming. Billed as a “luxury day-to-night experience,” co-owners Lee A. Williams II and Jamisa Williams hope to bring an elevated lounge experience downtown. Lee said he came up with the concept after a work trip to Washington, D.C. “I was talking to some brothers, and
they were telling me about all these dope places in D.C. where they go have coffee, or go to speakeasies, and places with all these different concepts where people go and build community. I was intrigued. I didn’t think we had anything like that here. I remember coming home, going to Dame’s Chicken and Waffles with my wife, and we discussed the idea,” he said. “The next thing you know, we ended up with the birth of No Rush. It changed over several different times, several different iterations of what it could be until it landed on this concept.” Lee said that the opportunity has given him a way to hire his son, creating a family business. “My oldest son, he works there, and it was great for me to be able to give my son his first job.” The lounge is open Monday through Saturday and serves a full craft coffee menu beginning at 7 a.m. It transitions into an elevated cocktail experience later in the day. The signature Unwind Hour, WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
held Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., bridges both worlds, offering early cocktails alongside the full coffee menu at a featured price. The two-floor lounge space features a full espresso bar, matcha, a self-pour beer and wine tap system offering curated beer, wine, and cider selections, and artisan cocktails crafted by a dedicated bar team, all within a warm, welcoming, and culturally vibrant atmosphere. They also have a private lounge available, and the business is a hub for local artist installations. The lounge also offers a community membership program, available in two tiers. There’s The Daily Pause at $25 per month and The Unwind Hours at $59 per month, giving members exclusive access to specialty drinks, priority event invitations, member tasting nights, and more. Lee said that the feedback from the community has been great. “The community has been great. We’ve already started having regulars, which is amazing. There’s been a lot of love from our community,” he said. “We’ve had people and other businesses wanting to partner and build community. It’s been a great, great time thus far.” Lee said that they are working on several themed nights and functions to draw the crowd in and appeal to their customers. “My wife, who is the brains behind all of it, really wanted to look at what those nights could be. We will begin releasing a few things over the next several weeks to really drive home who we are at No Rush,” he said. “We’re excited about what this means for community, and what this means for who I call our historically resilient folks who we built this for.” Lee said that it is important for No Rush to “be a place where you can come, WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
lounge, and yet build community.” “I keep saying community, and I mean that to the essence of my heart. No Rush is designed to be a place where we dismantle systems of oppression and get a chance to slow down and get to know one another. We know biases are built when we are rushing, or we’re trying to multitask. Have you ever rushed to drink your coffee? It is not a great experience. When you slow down and have a chance to really sip your coffee, or you slow down and have a really great chance to enjoy your cocktail, it’s a very different time,” he described. “You can also get to meet some interesting people. People you may never meet on a normal basis. That is the design of how we want to help shape downtown, to help ultimately build a better downtown Greensboro, a better Greensboro, a better North Carolina, and a better humanity overall.” Even with the emphasis on community, Lee said not to feel pressured to interact. “Sometimes, my friend, you just want to come and just sit,” he said. “You can go to the self-pour tap system where we charge by the ounce. You get your own card; it’s at your own speed, your own pour. That is another aspect of who we are. We are a vibe. And the vibe is come lounge, kick it. There is no pressure to be rushed or pressure to do anything. Even with the self-serving system, it allows you to do this at your own speed and your own pace. Engage if you want to, sit back and vibe if you want to. Whatever you want to do, No Rush has a space for you.” For more information, visit www. norushlifestyle.com. ! CHANEL DAVIS is the editor of YES! Weekly and graduated from N.C. A&T S.U. in 2011 with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. She’s worked at daily and weekly newspapers in the Triad region.
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he ’Boro Sessions presents Scott Sawyer and Carter Minor in a seated, listening room concert on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at The Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with the concert from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Scott Sawyer and Carter Minor met 40 years ago. Decades later, they still have a blast collaborating and performing together. “Through the years, I’ve worked with a number of accomplished singers in the duo format,” Sawyer says. “Rather than performing set arrangements, Carter Minor and I bring a more conversational, improvisational approach to our duo performances.” Their shows reflect the broad range of musical styles they have explored independently and jointly over the decades, including jazz, blues, and standards from the American Songbook. They have developed a musical partnership that allows them to take familiar songs to unfamiliar places. “Anything can happen, and that’s something that I have always enjoyed,” Sawyer says. “The thing I like about Carter is that he’s a good enough musician that he’s very comfortable with that approach. On stage there is a symbiotic connection that transcends the sound, a wordless conversation that allows the music to flow freely into those wonderful unrehearsed realms.” For his part, Minor values the way he and Sawyer honor tradition while injecting it with fresh life: “We explore and combine blues and jazz repertoire in a way that the rawness of the seeds of the blues brings about a harvest of the sophistication of jazz without losing the substance of the roots.”
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Veteran jazz guitarist Scott Sawyer (left), who has worked with John Abercrombie, Charlie Byrd, and David Murray, will perform with longtime collaborator Carter Minor (right), a jazz, blues, gospel, and pop singer and multi-instrumentalist. Sawyer displays his musical diversity like a badge of honor, revisiting his blues and rock roots while continuing to explore the jazz tradition and beyond. He has performed at major festivals, concert halls, jazz venues, and beer-soaked dives in the United States and abroad, from Central America to Asia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. “Sawyer is a precise and fluid player, with a sophistication reminiscent of John Abercrombie but with a hint of the bluesy grit of John Scofield,” Troy Dostert wrote in a 2021 review of Sawyer’s Night Visions album for All About Jazz. The guitarist finished high school in Greensboro after his family moved around. Sawyer honed his craft here in the late 1970s and early 80s before moving to Raleigh. Since then, he has shared the stage or recorded with many note-
worthy artists and appeared on more than 55 recordings, eight as a bandleader (https://scottsawyer.net/recordings/). One of those albums, Nnenna Freelon’s Shaking Free, was nominated for a Grammy in 1997. He will back Triangle jazz vocalist Angela Bingham on a new album to be recorded in November. Sawyer joined the Durham Jazz Workshop faculty in 2013, coaching combos and providing private guitar instruction. He has also taught at East Carolina University and UNC-Chapel Hill. The late Bruce Piephoff, a Greensboro singer-songwriter and poet, served as an inspiration, collaborator, and friend for Sawyer: “Writers probably influenced me as much as the musicians, though not initially — I kind of grew into that later. I got more interested in the words to the songs.”
Sawyer played guitar on two of Piephoff’s albums, and he plans to record an album of Piephoff’s songs featuring guest vocalists in 2027. “Somebody asked, ‘Why do you enjoy playing with Bruce so much? His music is so simple compared to what I hear you doing most of the time,’” Sawyer says. “Two answers: Bruce gives me a lot of room to move, and have you ever listened to the words?” Minor, a Carrboro resident, is a vocalist, songwriter, harmonica player, musician, educator, and teacher who has been performing jazz, blues, R&B, and gospel for more than 60 years. A veteran of multiple groups, he currently fronts the Carter Minor Blues Band and regularly appears at the Blue Note Grill in Durham and other Triangle venues. He also sings with Armand and Bluesology, Carrie Marshall, Danny Gotham, Lindsay Rosebrock, Manteo Murphy, and Grant Osborne. He recently retired after 20 years as band director and music instructor at Cary Christian School. Minor is a vocal stylist distinguished by the range, versatility, and beautiful timbre of his voice. He has an amazing ability to weave melodically through a song’s lyrics to convey the story as if he lived it and to sing it as if he wrote it, whether it is gospel, blues, jazz, classical, or pop. Carter is also a highly acclaimed harmonica player. He received his first harmonica for his 19th birthday in 1970 and has never looked back. Advance tickets are $20, plus applicable taxes and ticketing fees. Tickets purchased at the door will be $25, plus taxes and fees, and will be available only if the concert has not sold out. Advance purchase is strongly encouraged at tinyurl.com/BoroSessionsSawyerMinor101826 !
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rom Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, North Carolina A&T State University will celebrate the 100th anniversary of what is widely known (and trademarked) as the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE). Some on social media, including many residing far from Greensboro, have Ian McDowell expressed fears that city leaders call alarmist and unfounded. “I understand residents wantContributor ing reassurance about safety,” wrote District 2 Greensboro City Council Rep. Cecile Crawford in an Oct. 8 Facebook post. “But predictions of a huge increase in violence should be supported by evidence, rather than speculation or racial stereotypes about who will be celebrating. Public safety is being taken seriously by the city, county and university, and that work has been underway for many months.” Crawford called the annual celebration, which The Root and HBCU Gameday say is the largest homecoming of any Historical Black College or University in the United States, a “major economic driver” for the region. “Homecoming generates more than $50 million in economic impact annually across the Piedmont Triad, supporting hotels, restaurants, shops, and other businesses. For local business owners and workers, this celebration brings meaningful income and opportunity.” Crawford, who is both a Greensboro native and an A&T alumna, wrote, “We can address legitimate safety concerns while honoring what this celebration means to our community, and treating students, alumni, and visitors with dignity. Everyone returning home deserves to feel welcome.” Artist and designer Kevin Hardin, who used to work for A&T, agreed: “As a former employee who helped with almost 10 years of GHOE celebrations, I’d say every year is probably one of A&T’s safest and best-staffed events. Police officers from across the state are on hand to help throughout the weekend. Sure, this year should be bigger because of the centennial celebration, but the logistics are no different. I know planning for any GHOE starts months, if not years, in advance, so for all the leaders and support personnel, this is just like riding a bike.” Others on social media have expressed concerns that police will be too busy dealing with GHOE to patrol other areas of the city. City Manager Trey Davis addressed these fears at the Oct. 6 meeting of Greensboro City Council in response to a question from Councilwoman Tammi Thurm, who said, “I’ve had residents in District 5 com-
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plain about the fact that all the police in Greensboro are going to be associated with homecoming.” Not true, said Davis, who spent 23 years with the Greensboro Police Department before joining the city manager’s office. “I can say from personal experience, it will be well-covered.” Davis asked Assistant City Manager Andrea Harrell to speak of “some direct things that we’re doing this year.” “Every captain at the district level has an operational plan for their district,” said Harrell. “They will be just as well-staffed as the rest of the city. So, we will absolutely be present throughout the city.” Davis referenced the city’s press conference a day earlier, at which he called GHOE “a special milestone we ‘re proud to celebrate.” Introducing that media event on Oct. 5, Davis said: “This year, it is estimated that more than 200,000 people will attend GHOE. And with large events and more people coming to our city, safety and security require additional attention and preparation. We want to ensure that our public safety partners have been working together, and that people know they’ve been working together to prepare for this event for months.” Harrell described how police, the fire department, Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Guilford County EMS, N.C. A&T University Police, and Metro 911 discussed “the latest operational plans for staffing and resources for homecoming week” and are working with promoters “to improve safety and security for their events.” “City staff is also working closely with our public safety agencies on issues such as parking, transportation, and road closures. We will have four parking ga-
rages that will be accessible in the downtown area, and we will keep our community well-informed when road closures will occur, transportation options, potential traffic delays, and suggested alternate routes to get you where you need to go safely.” Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal then took the podium. “Together we worked through ‘what if’ scenarios ranging from routine problems to complex emergencies to consider how we would respond, communicate, and support one another. That exercise gave us an opportunity to work through decisions before an incident actually occurs.” Afzal emphasized, “Our goal is to respond effectively while helping our community and visitors continue to enjoy their time in Greensboro. Our realtime crime and information center will provide timely information to the personnel in the field and support our command operations. All will be visible and approachable. Please speak with them if you need assistance or have a concern during that week.” Afzal said the city would soon be sharing information about road closures, parking drop-off locations, and transportation options. “Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel. Be patient in congested areas, and drivers should take particular care around this many pedestrians. If you’re attending with children or a group, agree on a meeting place in case someone becomes separated. Parents and caregivers should talk with teenagers about where they’re going and how they will get home safely.“ This year, the sold-out Alumni Homecoming Concert headlined by Babyface is on Oct. 30. The Homecoming Parade, the sold-out A&T vs. Elon homecoming football game, and the student Homecoming Concert headlined by Gunna are on Oct. 31. A reporter asked Afzal how GPD will respond to people in costumes. Afzal said those celebrating Halloween in costume will be treated by GPD as a normal part of the holiday. When asked if face masks without costumes were WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
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acceptable, Afzal replied, “if it’s not related to the costume, we might have a different opinion on that. If you are doing exactly what we expect you to do, the normal behavior, which is you coming and enjoying your time, then you’re not going to have an issue. If for some reason you believe that’s the day to act up, then our officers will react accordingly.” When asked how many officers would be on the streets, Afzal replied, “probably hundreds.” “We know that there’s going to be a lot of celebration,” said Sheriff Danny Rogers. “We ask everyone to celebrate responsibly. In addition to having extra deputies assigned to report to these events, our DWI task force team will continue to work to make our roadways as safe as possible.” N.C. A&T police chief Robert Hassell also spoke. “Our visitors and friends will see QR codes posted everywhere. If you do see something, you can easily
scan that QR Code and send information directly to our public safety partners.” Guilford County Emergency Management Director Tommy Sluder promised that all emergency calls and reports of safety issues will receive immediate responses. “For those worried about cellular coverage, we’ve talked to the major carriers and they’ve assured us there will be enough signal. If something happens and there’s a resource that needs to be acquired, it can be done in real time. It’s not waiting on a phone call, it’s not waiting on a text message or an email, it means pick up the phone, get on the radio, and we have those resources available.” !
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CAT’S CRADLE
300 E Main St | 919.967.9053 www.catscradle.com Oct 14: Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Common People Oct 14: Carrboro Bluegrass Festival: Joe Troop, Max Wareham Oct 15: Guardin, Kennedy XOXO
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Oct 15: The Tallest Man On Earth, Gwenifer Raymond Oct 16: Cosmic Charlie does JGB
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THE FILLMORE
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd | 704.916.8970 www.livenation.com Oct 14: Bethel Music 2026 Tour
Oct 14: Kelela Oct 15: Plini Oct 15: Thundercat Oct 16: Clutch Oct 17: Waylon Wyatt Oct 17: Rodrigo y Gabriela Oct 18: The Story So Far Oct 18: Chad Gray
Oct 20: The Number Twelve Looks Like You
PNC MUSIC PAVILION
STEVEN TANGER CENTER
707 Pavilion Blvd | 704.549.1292 www.livenation.com Oct 16: Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
SPECTRUM CENTER
333 E Trade St | 704.688.9000 www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com Oct 14: Don Omar Oct 16: The Smashing Pumpkins Oct 18: Teddy Swims Oct 20: KATSEYE
GREENSBORO
CAROLINA THEATRE
310 S. Greene Street | 336.333.2605 www.carolinatheatre.com Oct 14: Old Crow Medicine Show
CHAR BAR NO. 7
3724 Lawndale Dr. | 336.545.5555 www.charbar7.com Oct 15: Dave Moran Oct 22: William Nesmith
COMEDY ZONE
1126 S Holden Rd | 336.333.1034 www.thecomedyzone.com Oct 15-16: Shuler King
FLAT IRON
221 Summit Ave | 336.501.3967 www.flatirongso.com Oct 14: Stevie Woodward Oct 16: Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers Oct 17: Jill Andrews Oct 18: Scott Sawyer and Carter Minor Oct 20: Abigail Dowd ft. Caroline Cotter
HANGAR 1819
1819 Spring Garden St | 336.579.6480 www.hangar1819.com Oct 16: Spite Oct 17: Thrown
RODY’S TAVERN
5105 Michaux Rd | 336.282.0950 www.facebook.com/rodystavern Oct 14: Caleb Hendrick Oct 16: Sam Swanson 300 N Elm Street | 336.333.6500 www.tangercenter.com Oct 18: Morrissey
THE IDIOT BOX COMEDY CLUB
503 N. Greene St | 336.274.2699 www.idiotboxers.com Oct 16-17: Chase Harter
HIGH POINT
GOOFY FOOT TAPROOM 2762 NC-68 #109 | 336.307.2567 www.goofyfoottaproom.com Oct 17: Michael Chaney
RALEIGH
CCU MUSIC PARK AT WALNUT CREEK
3801 Rock Quarry Rd | 919.821.4111 www.livenation.com Oct 14: Five Finger Death Punch
LINCOLN THEATRE
126 E. Cabarrus St | 919.831.6400 www.lincolntheatre.com Oct 14: Machine Girl w/ Portrayal of Guilt, YesterdayNeverHappened Oct 15: Lamp ft. Russ Lawton Oct 16: Bring Out Yer Dead Oct 17: Maggie Rose w/ MP Gannon Oct 20: Jerry’s Middle Finger
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FIDDLIN’ FISH BREWING COMPANY 772 Trade St | 336.999.8945 www.fiddlinfish.com Oct 16: Evan Blackerby
THE RAMKAT
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again, you show your skill at being able to indulge in your love of the arts this week while still taking care of practical matters, including some still-unfinished business matters.
[GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A poten-
tial change might appear to be what you’ve been looking for. In any event, consider both the negative as well as the positive possibilities before making any sort of decision.
[CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Relationships continue to dominate your aspect this week on a mostly positive level, with just a few problem areas to smooth over. Also, try to be flexible about travel plans. [LEO (July 23 to August 22) You love being on center stage, and while you absolutely purr at the sound of all the praise, be careful not to take on too many commitments at the expense of time spent with loved ones. [VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might feel that you need to get involved in a matter concerning a friend or relative. But while the issues appear to be cut and dried, they might not be. Get more facts before you act. [LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A suggestion about a policy change could create heated reactions. Keep your mind open and resist joining in with naysayers,
[SCORPIO (October 23 to November
21) While potential career changes warrant your interest, don’t ignore your current job responsibilities. A personal relationship can also benefit from more of your attention.
[SAGITTARIUS (November 22
to December 21) Don’t guess at what the facts might be if you hope to make the best decision possible. The wise course is to ask direct questions and act on the answers that you get.
[CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your efforts involving a pesky problem should soon show positive signs of being resolved. This will allow you to shift some of your focus in another direction. [AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) While you enjoy well-deserved praise for getting a difficult job done, there’s no time to relax. A new challenge looms. Expect more support from a once-strong critic.
[1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many eggs does an average queen bee lay in a day?
[2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “The Kite Runner?”
[3. MOVIES: What is the main character’s name in “Ratatouille?”
[4. ANATOMY: How much of the adult human body is made of water?
[5. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries
[6. SCIENCE: How old is the Earth? [7. TELEVISION: Which decade is the drama “Mad Men” primarily set in?
[8. GAMES: In U.S. Monopoly, which properties are the least expensive?
[9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is citrine, a type of quartz?
[10. MATH: What’s the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numerals XXXIX?
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1. 1,000 to 2,000 a day. 2. Khaled Hosseini. 3. Remy. 4. 55%-60%. 5. Seven: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Costa Rico, Nicaragua and Panama
[ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your moodier side might emerge this week. But the dark period should pass in time for the party-loving Lamb to go on a happy gambol with some very special people this weekend!
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