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F R E E | JA N UA R Y 18 2 011 | VO L 4 I S S U E 2 2 | YO U R S O U RC E F O R C O M M U N I T Y D R I V E N N E W S

ART AN AUGUSTA WINTER + MUSIC SIBLING STRING + MOUNTAIN HEART SEE SHEN YUN + SHOP HIGH COUNTRY OLIVE OILS + THEATRE STORYLAND

FOOD TRUCKS HIT THE CSRA | PAGE 18

ART THE ABSTRACTION OF CATHY TILLER

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4 January 18 2012 | community driven news | vergelivecom

SMATTERINGSTHE TRUTH OF THE MATTER

What is your truth based on Is your truth in life based on fact or your own opinion Is it based on life experiences or hearsay Is it based on first hand experiences or gossip

If your truth is based on fact it is real tangible and quantifiable It has basis and a foundation in what is real Whether or not you want to or can accept that reality determines how you deal with truth If your truth it is based purely on opinion then it is open for discussion depending on whether you are willing to have that discussion or just hold on to your opinion as fact even when proven otherwise That is why opinions can be changed or swayed When it is based on myth or the lack of real information then it is just that ndash an opinion

As we edge closer to vergersquos fifth year of publishing March 2008 seems light years away When we set out to publish our first issue there was a great truth in the market Augusta was lacking a consistent proponent or ldquocheerleaderrdquo for the good things that were going on business growth volunteer opportunities good organizations the thousands of events that impact our community opportunities to engage with community hellip the list goes on and on Vergersquos model had to be (and will always be) a voice for our community and a proper steward of it and to it We wanted to separate ourselves with forward thinking and be supportive nonpolitical nondivisive and family friendly We wanted to support the people places events art and culture of the Augusta market to give our community a true voice for all the good things going on and be a breath of fresh air

In order to do this we needed to separate ourselves from the clutter and get to the heart of the matter the health and well being of our community We looked at emergent behaviors of the market and determined that collectively there was good There were a lot of people working hard to make the Augusta area a better place to work live and play A key component was missing a voice

That voice needed to be true and consistent and one that supported those efforts and got behind them to promote them to the entire community responsibly Over the past four-plus years we have survived an ongoing recession major downturns and cuts in the newspaper publishing industry (which shed 30 percent of its workforce last year alone) a brief merger technological advances (online and portable) and a partridge in a pear tree Not only have we survived verge has grown Primarily our growth has been because of you our reader

It appears that you have ldquohad your fillrdquo of negative news and blame-game media and have sought out a ldquobreath of fresh airrdquo in verge (truth) Readership of verge is rock solid (truth) and our online visibility and following are reaching levels that we never dreamed possible (truth) More and more business owners event organizers and community leaders are turning to verge to promote their business and events In part it is because of our dedicated and loyal readers (thatrsquos you)

Our print distribution strains the numbers as we attempt to serve each of you responsibly We look to increase our distribution points across the entire market in the coming months to make it even easier for you to find your copy of verge pushing our distribution points to more than 225 locations Imagine that Verge started in downtown Augusta and five years later now reaches writes about and includes the entire market ndash with a little help from our friends

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The truth is that you support our newspaper by reading it and by supporting the advertisers on our pages For that we are humbly grateful and say ldquoThank yourdquo

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I just canrsquot get that Johnny Cash song out of my head ldquoWersquove been everywhererdquo Thanks again Augusta for helping to make verge Thatrsquos relevant Thatrsquos community See you out there getting connected to communityMatt

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vergequotesherersquos what inspires us

ldquoWe are what we repeatedly do Excellence is not an act but a habitrdquo

mdash ARISTOTlE

ldquoFor the past 33 years I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself

lsquoIf today were the last day of my life would I want to do what I am about to do todayrsquo

And whenever the answer has been lsquoNorsquo for too many days in a row I know

I need to change somethingrdquo mdash STEvE JOBS

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heard around townThe Merger of Two UniversitiesElduets Treasures of the World ClosesThe Jimmie Dyess Symposium

The Abstraction of Cathy TillerNew partner of Gallery on the Row creates art that touches lives

An Education for the Taste BudsAikenrsquos High Country Olive Oil offers a new take on a tasting bar

Introducing Children to the TheatreStoryland Theatre presents The Princess and The Pea

The Beauty of Augusta in WinterPhotographer Gabi Hutchison captures a Southern winter

The Food Truck RevolutionMobile gourmet restaurants are coming to Augusta

Homegrown Supergroup Sibling StringIn the studio and on the stage this quintet has that magic sound

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ON THE COvER ABSTRACT by CATHy TIllER Read more about Cathy Tiller on page 9

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[ men honored for courage ]Former US Rep Doug Barnard Jr and retired US Army Col Bruce Crandall were honored at the second Jimmie Dyess Symposium on Jan 12

The symposium was created to recognize the heroism of Lt Col Jimmie Dyess a native Augustan who received the Medal of Honor Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service during World War II and to identify those who have shown similar valor or made civic contributions beyond the call of duty

Barnard graduated from Augusta College now Augusta State University in 1943 and served in World War II from 1943 to 1945 His accomplishments while serving in the US House of Representatives from 1977 to 1993 include initiating the Russell Dam and Lake Project arranging for the $87 million construction of the VA Hospital on Wrightsboro Road and extending the Riverwalk Since retiring from the Senate Barnard has remained dedicated to his community and has played a leadership role in both the Community Foundation of the CSRA and the Wounded Warrior Project

Crandall is a Medal of Honor recipient along with his wingman Ed Dreeman whose actions are depicted in the movie We Were Soldiers During his two tours in Vietnam he flew lead ship on more than 900 combat missions

ldquoOur hope is that in the future there will be no Medal of Honor winners because there will be no warsrdquo said Crandall during his acceptance speech ldquoTherersquos not a single one of us who would want to be honored if we could have stopped the war from happening The greatest honor a man can have is to lead good men into combat and it is a great responsibility You all honor me by being here and you honor me by allowing me to serve my community the state and the nationrdquo

Crandallrsquos and Barnardrsquos names were added to a plaque in front of the Jimmie Dyess Award which was unveiled at this ceremony and is still on display at the Augusta Museum of History

[ elduets closes storefront ] Elduets Treasures of the World the eclectic gift store at 1127 Broad St that offers treasures from more than 60 countries around the world will be closing its storefront by the end of January for the owners to focus on the storersquos online presence

Owners Robert and Karen Steudle say that this is far from a going-out-of-business sale They believe that by moving Elduets onto the Internet they will enchance the shopping experience for many loyal customers

ldquoWe have lots of regulars who have been very understanding about this transitionrdquo said Robert ldquoWersquove been trying for a little over two years to get really established online and wersquove realized that we canrsquot do that while wersquore still managing the storerdquo

In order to temporarily thin their inventory for the transition Elduets began offering 50 to 70 percent off everything in the store on Jan 15 the second phase of the storewide sale that began shortly before Christmas

ldquoThis has been our best Christmas yet which makes it a little sad that wersquore pulling out of downtownrdquo he said ldquoWhat we want to do is take what wersquove learned here over the past seven years and use technology to give people an online experience that is as close to possible to what they get by shopping in hererdquo

The Steudles have not set an exact date for closing the storefront but are excited about making this transition and hope to continue giving their customers a good shopping experience AGC Teacherrsquos Supply 3336 Wrightsboro Road will carry many of Elduetsrsquo classical and educational toys and will serve as a free pickup location for merchandise ordered on the website

For more information call 7068284446 or visit ElDUETSCOM

[ library annual meeting open to all ] The Friends of the Augusta Library will hold its annual meeting at 630 pm on Jan 23 at the Headquarters Library

Brad Cunningham an active member of the Augusta community who has helped restore a house on Greene Street and plays organ at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church will speak on the topic of ldquoWho lived at Appleby before the bookrdquo explaining the historic nature of the Annie De Prairie Appleby branch library on Walton Way

ldquoBrad has been researching the Coleman Leigh Warren Cemetery where one of the original owners of the property is buriedrdquo said Tricia Hughes a library advocate ldquoIn the 1950s the property was given by Scott Appleby to the library system and it is still used to house more than 35000 books and provide a retreat for the community of Summervillerdquo

At the meeting Friends of the Library will also elect officers and appeal for new members

ldquoThere have been a lot of budget cuts in the library lately and there are specific materials that are not funded by other categories which is where the Friends of the Library try to pick

up the slackrdquo said Hughes ldquoWe gather money mostly through book sales at our shop near the entrance of the Headquarters Library which is staffed by volunteers and also through memberships Also we will be resuming our Third Saturday book sale this month in the basement of the Appleby Libraryrdquo

Membership in Friends of the Library costs $20 and comes with discounts and deals from the Augusta Canal French Market Grille Sundrees Urban Market The Book Tavern and the Woodrow Wilson House For more information about becoming a member contact the Friends shop at 7064693356

[ two universities merge ] Georgia Health Sciences University President Ricardo Azizz and Augusta State University President William Bloodworth Jr held a series of town hall meetings on Jan 12 to discuss the merger of the two universities decided on by the University System of Georgiarsquos Board of Regents on Jan 10

Both presidents took questions from the audience which consisted mostly of faculty and students According to Azizz who will preside over the as-yet-to-be-named new institution this move will allow both campuses to increase their services to all students for an overall better learning experience

ldquoThis is not about creating an overgrown Health Sciences campusrdquo he said ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the state to create a whole new university and at the end of the day there will not be an lsquousrsquo and a lsquothemrsquo but there will be one integrated lsquowersquo and we will grow togetherrdquo

Though the Board of Regents decision also combines six other public colleges across Georgia Azizz claims the merger of GHSU and ASU is the only one designed not for financial reasons but in order to create a whole new university

ldquoThis is going to be a merger of two great institutions that do not compete but the whole will be greater than the sum of the partsrdquo said Azizz ldquoThe goal here is to increase our offerings to students which might mean more faculty more classes and perhaps more programsrdquo

ldquoASU and GHSU have always served different types of studentsrdquo said Bloodworth ldquoGHSU is hard to get into and easy to get out of while ASU is easy to get into and hard to get out of We take some pride in the fact that we now accept students with a range of abilitiesrdquo

Many students were concerned about a raise in tuition which Azizz said is set by the Board of Regents Others wondered what programs or staff positions would be cut how nontraditional students would be treated following the merger and a range of other concerns to which neither president had immediate answers

Azizz said that an implementation team will soon be formed and it will take 12 to 18 months to complete the complicated process of the merger but seemed optimistic that the united university would be a job-creator and a benefit for Augusta the state and the nation

ldquoIrsquom going to be doing a lot of learning over the next monthrdquo said Azizz ldquoI intend to spend as much time as I can on this campus (ASU) over the next 12 months in order to talk to each and every one of you and get your ideasrdquo

[ got news we want to hear it ] Verge is a community driven newspaper ndash so we want to hear from you Send your good news upcoming events promotions or story ideas to editorvergelivecom for publication consideration Include contact information for any questions

Around Town is written by CHRISTOPHER SElMEK

heard around townWHATrsquoS HAPPENING IN AUGUSTA AND AIKEN

THE HONOREES CONFER FORMER US REP DOUGlAS BARNARD JR (lEFT AND RETIRED US ARMy COl BRUCE CRANDAll (RIGHT)

APPlEBy lIBRARy TODAy

GHSU PRESIDENT RICARDO AzzIz (ON STAGE) AND ASU PRESIDENT WIllIAM BlOODWORTH (SEATED) ANSWER A qUESTION FROM

AN ASU STUDENT ABOUT THE MERGER PlANS



you Breathe What you EatOur consumption of food harms the environment in a variety of ways The production processing transportation and packaging of our food all contribute to the environmental damage

Clearing land for agriculture destroys natural habitats while the farmland it creates offers little in the way of habitats and resources for wild plants and animals Using chemical fertilizers pesticides and herbicides on crops to maximize yields can expose workers to toxic substances contaminates the soil and pollutes our air and water The factories that process and package our food generate large volumes of waste water from cleaning and canning operations These factories also create large amounts of solid waste by discarding food that doesnrsquot meet their standards Finally the vehicles that transport our food from the farm to the processing plant and ultimately the supermarket burn fossil fuels which generate greenhouse gases

We all need to eat so what can we do We can educate ourselves and make better food choices to reduce the harmful effects of our diet

One way we can reduce our impact is by eating more locally grown products According to a study by Iowa State University locally grown produce is transported an average distance of 56 miles before

it reaches the consumer while conventional produce travels an average of 1494 miles to reach the same consumer ndash nearly 27 times farther Food grown outside the US (and eaten ldquoout of seasonrdquo here) is transported even greater distances Clearly eating locally grown food saves a lot of gas and reduces greenhouse gas emissions In addition the money we spend on locally grown products stays in the Central Savannah River Area which supports our communities and helps create jobs

Eating organic products is another way we can reduce the impact of our food Organic farming avoids the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides which reduces pollution and keeps toxic substances out of the food we eat It also prohibits the use of antibiotics in animal feed which are routinely used in conventional farming and are known to create dangerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens Also most organic farms rotate their crops planting different types of plants throughout the year which helps preserve the natural fertility of the soil

Finally look for certified fair trade products when buying food items that are grown in other parts of the world Fair trade is a program designed to ensure that farmers in developing countries receive a livable wage while using environmentally friendly farming techniques Under fair trade practices the ldquomiddlemanrdquo is left out between farmers and distributors giving a farmer a greater profit margin that enables him to make living wages rather than the subsistence wages often paid to workers employed by non-fair trade farms Fair trade also requires healthy working environments for employees and prohibits the use of children for cheap labor By buying certified fair

trade products you can be assured that your food was produced using sustainable farming techniques while you help ensure that the farmers who grew your food were treated humanely

Anne Lovell is an environmental consultant who lives in Aiken with her husband and three dogs Her column Living Green focuses on practical ways

to be more environmentally conscious

living the green lifePRACTICAL WAYS TO BE MORE ECO-CONCIOUS

BRIAN GAyrsquoS DRIvE TO SUCCESS PGA golfer Brian Gay from Louisville Ga has won more than $15 million in his career and is looking for ways to invest his money back into the CSRA In December he became a minority shareholder in the FlexPay Auto Sales business on Washington Road in Evans

Flexpay celebrated its one year anniversary in the former Carefree Pools and Spa building with the sale of its 200th car

The ldquoBuy Here Pay Hererdquo lot offers cars and trucks of all makes and models from an average price range of $4000 to $7000 The company employs two mechanics to service the vehicles before they go on the sales lot

Most of the vehicles are bought at auction or from wholesalers Gayrsquos infusion of cash will allow Flexpay to buy and sell more vehicles in 2012 ndash the goal is to go from 200 sold per year to 400 or 500

UHAUl MOvES IN WITH ANOTHER DISTRIBUTOR Paul Patel the owner of Time Saver Food Store at 2061 Central Ave recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the convenience storegas station business

Time Saver Food Store now offers its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings including moving vans open trailers closed trailers furniture pads appliance dollies furniture dollies tow dollies and auto transports The company will also offer items to protect its customersrsquo belongings and make moving easier

such as heavy-duty boxes which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and available in a variety of sizes

ldquoU-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Time Saver Food Storerdquo said Tony Fretwell the president of U-Haul Company of Southern Georgia ldquoPaul is a great example of the type of successful business relationship U-Haul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15000 independent dealers across North Americardquo

ITrsquoS All MOvING TO THE WEB You better hurry to Elduets Treasures of the World before it permanently moves its unique home accessories to wwwelduetscom

Owners Karen and Robert Steudle have been on the 1100 block of Broad Street for years and are holding a ldquomovingrdquo sale this month with up to 70 percent off what is in store They offer up their gifts from more than 60 countries and according to their website provide ldquomostly handmade works of art and ethnic handicrafts made from a variety of metals crystal stone gems paper glass wood porcelain silk clay cork bone shell straw cloth resin and other exotic materialsrdquo The eclectic mixture of merchandise includes tea sets swords toys ethnic nativities and incense

GET A ldquoMOOvErdquo ON WITH CHAMBER DEAl The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is always looking for ways to leverage extra value for its 400 or so business members Its latest effort targets audiences at the 2012 Augusta Futurity offering sponsor packages that provide banner support inside the James Brown arena tickets to events and a booth to hobnob with many ldquomoo-versrdquo and shakers at the weeklong event Jan 22 to 28 Open to Chamber members only slots are filling up fast on a first-come first-serve basis For more information call Chamber President Brian Tucker at 8032792323

ODDS lsquoNrsquo ENDS JANUARy HAPPENINGSbull DJ and Company celebrate the 20th anniversary of the salon and spa on Davis Roadbull Bullchicks Restaurant is finally expected to open after a delay inside of the former Wife

Saver on Highland Avenuebull Yotopia Frozen Yogurt recently turned on its machines in Evans in the plaza at

4324 Washington Road with the recently opened 5 Guys Burgers and Fries

bull Levitate Fitness will open in the former Chuck Campbell Wallpaper and Blinds store in Fairway Square in West Augusta

Neil Gordon owns Buzz on Biz LLC a company dedicated to highlighting business growth through newspaper television radio and Web content

Story idea Email neilgordonbuzzonbiz

the buzz on bizWHATrsquoS MOvING AND SHAKING IN LOCAL BUSINESS



ldquoI love to stand back and watch other peoplersquos reactions to my piecesrdquo she says ldquoThe most rewarding experience for me is when a person buys a piece and they explain to me what it represents to them or how it makes them feel I share with them what I was thinking and doing when the piece evolved Words cannot express the emotions that come outrdquo

Tiller says her artistic roots can be traced back to her familyrsquos cabinet shop where she had opportunities to experiment with interior design and decorating

ldquoDesigning kitchens and baths have allowed me to express my creative selfrdquo she says ldquoIt also brought out the artistic side in merdquo

She attended design and decorating classes and says her love of color and textures helped in her relationships with business clients It was only after her responsibilities shifted to an administrative role that Tiller was ready to her pursue her dream of being an artist

ldquoPainting gives me the opportunity to express other sides of merdquo she says ldquoMy day job is very detailed and regimented Abstract painting allows me to exhibit a playful side I love having the freedom to color outside the lines on purposerdquo

In 2008 after years of family and friends telling her that she should sell her paintings Tiller opened a backyard studio Her son Ryan was the first to comment on the new enterprise

ldquoWhen my son walked in for the first time he told me that it looked like I had my own Michaelrsquos storerdquo she laughs

Though she only took a few art classes as a child her ability to create art that expresses emotion and speaks to others is evident in her work Tiller says she enjoys the connections she makes with the people who buy her art as much as she loves creating the pieces

As a professional artist Tiller says she also feels it is important to give back to others

ldquoI have two sisters a daughter and friends that have been affected by breast cancer so breast cancer awareness is very important to merdquo she says ldquoMy Faces of Hope project is something that has been a dream of mine for quite some time It is still in its infancy stage I have completed two face paintings and one pink ribbon painting For every piece in the collection that is sold a donation will be made towards funding breast cancer researchrdquo

Another project Tiller is involved with is the Band Art Project the brainchild of Augusta State University student Stephanie Meghean Forbes who combined her love of painting and music as a senior project in high school The show is now an annual community event

ldquoThe Band Art Project is an event that I participated in in 2011 and plan to again in February of 2012rdquo Tiller says ldquoEach artist completes an entire 40-by-30 painting in the length of one

song about four to seven minutes The paintings were donated to the Walton Rehabilitation Center and auctioned off at their Undercover Artist show The show helps fund Camp to be Independent a camp for patients with traumatic brain injuriesrdquo

Tillerrsquos art can been seen at many art events in the CSRA She is a member of the Artist Guild of Columbia County and the Greater Augusta Arts Council In December she became a partner at Gallery on the Row located at 1016 Broad Street

ldquoI am so thankful for the opportunity to become a part of the galleryrdquo she says ldquoI am really fortunate to be selected at this stage of my workrdquo

When Tiller is not busy with the family business she says she gets most of her inspiration for her art from everyday life

ldquoI guess you could say that my inspiration is life itselfrdquo she explains ldquoIt could be somewhere I have been someone I met my children animal life nature conflict or content I have all these things swimming around my head and cannot wait to bring them to liferdquo

Abstract art might not be for everyone but when Tiller brings those things to life on canvas people are moved

Her work will be on display at the ASU library in February and March

Visitors to Gallery on the Row can see her art during normal business hours Monday through Saturday from 1030 am to 530 pm Contact the artist at artsycaleighcomcastnet or visit her website at CAlEIGHARTCOMWORKS

article and photo by KAREN E FARlEy

ldquoAs long as I can remember I have loved creating artrdquo local artist Cathy Tiller says ldquoIt has almost become a daily necessityrdquo

Tiller an Augusta native who has spent her teen years and most of her adult life working at her familyrsquos custom cabinet manufacturing business says her passion is creating art that touches lives

cathy tiller sees life through abstractionHER PASSION IS CREATING ART THAT TOUCHES LIvES

ldquo my inspiration is life itself I have all these things swimming around my head and cannot wait to bring them to liferdquo

mdash CATHy TIllER



After a systematic search of the Southeast Bob Thrift and Craig Dougherty business partners from Charlotte NC chose Aikenrsquos historic downtown Holly Building to open High Country Olive Oil

High Country is a shop but it is also an experience Customers are urged to try different oils and vinegars ndash this one from Spain this one from Argentina ndash until they find one to take home Shoppers pull a small tap to fill a small paper cup and then dip bread pieces to experience the exotic spices and flavors One of the owners is usually on hand to tour customers through their world describing the different combinations of flavors

Tall soft-spoken Dougherty who was manning the store in late December (the partners alternate weeks in Aiken and Charlotte) explained that he and Thrift started looking for a business opportunity in 2009

They settled on the sophisticated olive oil business and traveled to California to visit Veronica Foods an international supplier of the finest oils

ldquoTheir great-grandfather started the business in 1924 In that time they have developed olive oil sources from all over the worldrdquo he said surrounded by nearly 50 metal drums called fusti of olive oils and balsamic vinegars

ldquoNow we had a business and a supplier Next we needed a locationrdquo Dougherty said

High Country Olive Oil is not a franchise of Veronica Foods though it is part of the supplierrsquos business model for the more than 200 shops it supplies that stores not be placed within a competitive distance of each other

ldquoA business acquaintance suggested Aikenrdquo Dougherty said ldquoWe came down in late January 2011 and our first thoughts were lsquoWow this is a neat townrsquo The dynamic of the downtown was greatrdquo

During their investigation they met Paula Moore and Joy Albrecht the owners of The Holley Building on Aikenrsquos boutique avenue Laurens Street

The Holley Building houses four specialty shops fronted by the Aiken County Visitorsrsquo Center a foot-traffic draw to the front door

Along with olive oil and fine aged balsamic vinegar from Modena Italy the store also carries Belgian chocolates from La Bonbonniere in Martinez Owner Bebette Smith is a chocolatier from Belgium who immigrated in 1974

All three thought fine chocolate would be a good fit with fine olive oils and vinegars

ldquoBebette had regular Aiken customersrdquo said Dougherty ldquoShe has been very supportive and was a big help to us in getting started because she already knew a lot of people in the areardquo

They also got a lot of support from other shops and businesses in downtown Aiken

ldquoBusiness has been very goodrdquo since opening in the summer said Dougherty ldquoWe have been well-received by residents and businesses

ldquoWe operate in the style of a European-style tasting bar We encourage people to come in and try the flavors and discover what they like We like to tell people lsquoCome taste whatrsquos good for yoursquo rdquo

Olive oil and balsamic both have good nutracutical (foods that provide both health and medical benefits) qualities he explained Extra virgin olive oil is 93 percent mono-unsaturated has high amounts of oleic acid which lowers LDL cholesterol and raise HDL artery clearing omega-3 fatty acids and healthy antioxidants

You can get an education in nutrition walking through and sampling from the rows of fusti with Dougherty and Thrift

Dougherty said he is often asked where the best olive oil is made but there really is not a specific answer to that question

ldquoAs you will find touring our shop different areas and different olives produce oils which appeal to different people But the critical attribute of all oils is freshnessrdquo he said ldquoIn our shop

yoursquoll find fresh fruit varietal extra virgin olive oils from Spain Italy France Tunisia Greece Australia Chile Argentina and California Oil production is based on harvest hemisphere climate and weather Our producers mill the product within an hour of the harvestrdquo

Dougherty suggests people come for a tour of the world of olive oils to be entertained and educated

ldquoEverybody likes to eat and our products enhance that experiencerdquo he said ldquoWhether itrsquos olive oil balsamic or chocolate you can introduce fun things to people And our products are affordable to every demographic Most of our products sell for $10 to $17 We have something for everybody

ldquoWe enjoy touring people around and introducing them to our products If yoursquove never been in here before it may be a strange sight at first lsquoWhat are all these metal containersrsquo But we fun getting people to try things and experiencing new thingsrdquo

by STEPHEN DElANEy HAlE photo AlISON RyAN

It is a fresh-smelling almost exotic world of the finest extra virgin olive oil balsamic

vinegar and Belgian chocolate

And what a tasty world to work in

high country invites you to taste the differenceCRAIG DOUGHERTY AND BOB THRIFT BRING AN OLIvE OIL AND BALSAMIC vINEGAR TASTING BAR TO DOWNTOWN AIKEN

ldquoEverybody likes to eat and our products enhance

that experiencerdquomdash CRAIG DOUGHERTy

A TOUR IN TASTE C0-OWNER CRAIG DOUGHERTY INTRODUCES KARA HAUERWAS AND LEE LINDER TO EXOTIC BALSAMICS



Storyland Theatre is nonprofit theatre for children Though its main purpose is to present live quality theatrical productions performed by adults Feldman says the 24-year-old organization is dedicated to bringing the magic of theatre to the many children who are often unable to attend an Arts event (more than 60 percent of their tickets are discounted for students)

ldquoWe know that many students who attend our performances would never see a live play if they did not attend with their schoolsrdquo Feldman says ldquoWe believe that introducing Storyland Theatre performances to a child will teach a love of theatre and will encourage attendance at all kinds of Arts events as an adultrdquo

Storyland produces locally written plays and musicals based on fairytale themes that incorporate imaginative sets costumes lighting and special effects to expose children to the finest theatre in the Central Savannah River Area

ldquoI think it is really important that the public knows that we put on a full-scale production much like a Broadway showrdquo she says ldquoand all of our plays and musicals are originalrdquo

Feldman is one of the founding members of the organization and her passion for childrenrsquos theatre is one of the organizationrsquos many strengths Though she wears many hats in her role of executive director she attributes the success of Storyland to the many people who work so hard to bring smiles to both children and adults

Cofounders Henry Thomas Rick Davis and Georgia Cunningham are also a vital part of the organization

ldquoRick writes 90 percent of our plays and Georgia is our choreographerrdquo Feldman says ldquoHenry has so much theatre knowledge he brings to the grouprdquo

But the original board members are not the only ones who make it possible to bring entertainment and magic to the community

Adults who attended a Storyland production as a child are now involved with the theatre company Some are bringing their children to the plays Feldman works with many educators to organize the field trips to the performances and says she enjoys the friendships she forms with the teachers and principals

One of those educators is Nancy Cisick a retired principal of Southside Elementary School

ldquoWhen Nancy told me she was retiring I thought lsquoOh no she is such a great person to work withrsquordquo Feldman says ldquoBut she came to me said she told her friends that when she retired she was going to work with Storyland Theatre and I immediately put her on stage She is now our production manager and recently played a stepsister in Cinderellardquo

Storyland has performed for almost half a million students since its inception The Imperial Theater has been its home for more than seven years And in that time more than 5000 active duty soldiers and their families have attended performances In 2010 Feldman and other board members were honored by Brig Gen Jeff Foley the former commanding general of the US Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon for their support of US soldiers and their families

Soldiers teachers and students are not the only ones who enjoy Storyland productions The actors and crew say they also look forward to every performance

ldquoWhen you watch the faces on the children when we perform it is so rewardingrdquo Feldman smiles ldquoThe actors all talk about their reactions to the characters They are so excited that the children get involved Everyone who is a part of Storyland wants to do something good for childrenrdquo

Before each show someone in the troupe makes a theatre etiquette speech to the children explaining theatre manners and preparing them for some character differences in the shows

ldquoWe like the children to be surprised when they come to a show but after having read the story itrsquos a good thing to go back to school and talk about the similarities and differences in our version versus the story they read or the video they sawrdquo she says

The upcoming production of The Princess and The Pea is the basic fairy tale but with a twist

ldquoRick took the basic story and added a character Hester the Jesterrdquo Feldman explains ldquoHester is the princersquos best friend and she helps him win Princess Nutmeg and convince Queen Bessie

that he should marry Nutmeg and not the princess his mother has picked out Princess Nutmeg is not the traditional princess ndash she is kind of a tomboy and enjoys going off by herself and exploring the outdoorsrdquo

The cast includes Tiffany Bridges as Hester the Jester Beth Blalock as Princess Nutmeg Paul Jones as Prince Handsome Austin Rhodes as King Handsome and Feldman as Queen Bessie (or as Hester the Jester calls her Queen Bossy)

The script and lyrics are written by Rick Davis the assistant department chairman of communications and professional writing at Augusta State University the music is composed and directed by guest director Susan Burgess (Jim Nord is Storylandrsquos musical director) the choreographer is Georgia Cunningham set design is by graphic artist Steve Krecskay and the costumes are by Vintage Ooolee Nancy Cisick is the production manager and Feldman is directing the show

Their final production for the season is Jack and the Beanstalk which runs March 27 through 31

Storyland Theatre is about the magic of theater But the magic that goes on during every production is not just seen and heard on stage It fills every child with wonder and imagination as they leave the theater and begin to build dreams of their own

by KAREN E FARlEy photos HOlly BIRDSONG

storyland theatre puts magic into theatreWITH ORIGINAL SCRIPTS AND SCORES THE TROUPE INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO THE WORLD OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTION

Barbara Feldman has played a bossy queen a mean stepmother an evil fairy and a troll But in each of her roles she has a good message and the children always learn something

Feldman is the executive director of Storyland Theatre In its 24th season the troupe will perform The Princess and The Pea from Jan 24 to 27 at the Imperial Theatre with a public matinee on Jan 28

SEE THE SHOWWHAT Storyland Theatrersquos The Princess and The Pea

WHERE The Imperial Theatre | 745 Broad StPUBlIC MATINEE Saturday Jan 28 at 3 pm (box

office opens at 215 pm no reservations required)TICKETS $5 active military and families free (with ID)MORE |7067363455 or STORylANDTHEATREORG



vERGE Twelve years ndash how do you make it last

vAN ClEvE It actually seems incredible when I hear that and think about what that really means because it doesnrsquot seem like 12 years it seems like maybe five on some days Right now Irsquom not road weary yet so I can say that It might feel like 20 in three or four days Wersquove always tried to grow and take some chances You win some and lose some as far as thatrsquos concerned with regard to people who will listen especially when yoursquore playing within the confines of a certain genre Some people have real strict lines of what they call this kind of music and that kind of music Wersquove always been a little less concerned with that than whether the music speaks to us and emotionally connects with us If the answer is yes we follow that I think those types of decisions have made this band relevant and exciting for that long I can honestly say wersquore every bit as excited about music as wersquove ever been And that is a cool thing to be able to say I think Itrsquos been neat to shape-shift a little bit and try new things and I think itrsquos made us relevant vibrant and alive

vERGE After so many years does it become more difficult to challenge each other

vAN ClEvE I guess in ways it could be but I would say not as much as you would think Itrsquos more difficult sometimes for the audience to decide if theyrsquore comfortable with the changes or not Wersquove always kind of pushed the envelope a little bit but five or six years ago we went through a more noticeable change to a listener We changed lead singers and went from a traditional acoustic lead singer sound to Josh who is more of an RampBfunkbluesrock singer than what yoursquod call a traditional or contemporary bluegrass singer He brought new influences to the table and that made it more fun for us as a band so wersquove tried to channel that and go with it and see where that leads Wersquore all creative and we try to meld all the different genres that these musicians bring to the table I feel fortunate I look around on that stage and literally some of the best musicians in the

world are up there ndash maybe with the exception of myself Itrsquos just a really humbling thing to see guys of that caliber all committed to the sound and wherever that sound takes us that day is OK Itrsquos a really neat thing Everybody is capable of going anywhere musically and I think that once again it keeps it alive Itrsquos not too difficult to challenge each other because thatrsquos kind of all we do Everybody in the band is always stretching and trying to become a better musician and learn new things What Mountain Heart has become if it wasnrsquot always ndash and I feel like it probably was ndash but it definitely has become an intersection of six different artists all under one name The collective outcome is what this band is about

vERGE Surviving a change of lead vocalists is one of the toughest things a band can undertake but your fan base came along and stayed with you

vAN ClEvE We were aware of that before we made the move It was a tough decision We were definitely concerned because it was such a drastic change for us to go from the sound we had before to what wersquore doing now We knew it was a stretch but we felt it was necessary and a good one and we felt that we were going to be a better band once the dust settled and we were able to get comfortable in our new skin We felt it would enable us to go places we hadnrsquot been before and it did exactly that I think the passion and the music brought the audience along I think that they were unsure at times early on whether they were going to like it or not but credit to all those people we see time after time ndash there they were and they were great Wersquove seen more growth in the last five years than we ever saw prior and probably more growth in the last two years than wersquod ever seen I think the band right now is unmatched in our 12-year history so thatrsquos a good thing especially in this economy and this music industry

by AlISON RICHTER

Individually and collectively the members of Mountain Heart have amassed countless awards and nominations They have shared stages and studios with a variety of upper-echelon country bluegrass and rock artists from touring with guitar legend Tony Rice to recording with David Lee Roth on Strumming With The Devil a countrybluegrass van Halen tribute album Mountain Heart is Barry Abernathy ndash banjo vocals Jim Van Cleve ndash fiddle vocals Jason Moore ndash upright bass vocals Josh Shilling ndash guitar lead vocals Aaron Ramsey ndash mandolin vocals and Seth Taylor ndash guitar Their unique approach to acoustic music which incorporates elements of multiple genres has earned them a loyal audience and the respect of their industry peers A year ago they released their seventh album That Just Happened on their own imprint label In addition to his work with Mountain Heart Jim van Cleve is on the A-list of Nashville session players and is also in demand as a producer His solo album No Apologies earned him a nomination as IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year He was en route to a recording session when he spoke to verge about the magic of Mountain Heart

mountain heart pushes the boundaries of bluegrassRETURN TO SOUTHERN SOUL AND SONG AT THE IMPERIAL COMES WITH A NEW LEAD SINGER AND NEW SOUNDS

ldquoSome people have real strict lines of what they call this kind of music and that kind of

music Wersquove always been a little less concerned with that than whether the music speaks to

us and emotionally connects with usrdquomdash JIM vAN ClEvE SEE THE SHOW

WHAT Southern Soul and Song Mountain Heart with Tony Rice

WHERE The Imperial Theatre745 Broad St

WHEN Friday Jan 20 | 730 pmTICKETS Tickets $13 to $37

MORE |7067228341 or IMPERIAlTHEATRECOM



a photo shouts a thousand wordsEvERYDAY LIvING CAUGHT ON FILM

All the complicated detailsof the attiring andthe disattiring arecompletedA liquid moonmoves gently amongthe long branchesThus having preparedtheir budsagainst a sure winterthe wise treesstand sleeping in the cold

ndash Winter Trees by WIllIAM CARlOS WIllIAMS [1883-1963]

photos by GABI HUTCHISON

augusta in full winterrsquos bloom


ldquoThe food truck revolution hasnrsquot quite come to Augusta yet but thatrsquos what wersquore hoping to kick off when we start operatingrdquo said Enrique Romero who plans to start serving gourmet meals out of The Brown Bag food truck this month ldquoWersquore probably the most visible right now because wersquore just starting up but in the next six months you could have seven new food trucks on the market and we have no problem being the guinea pigsrdquo

The Brown Bag is only one of several food vendors hitting the road in 2012 but it is the only one in Augusta without an associated restaurant The Roosterrsquos Beak will soon be rolling out their Mobile Kitchen and Manuelrsquos Bread Cafeacute hopes to present Manuelrsquos Escargot right before Masters Week

ldquoFor a restaurant owner itrsquos a very good way to expand the business with very little overhead and without having to build a new restaurantrdquo said Manuel Verney-Carron ldquoI think more and more people want to eat very fresh food that is prepared well and this will allow me to serve more people than might come to my cafeacute in a given dayrdquo

ldquoItrsquos fast food but itrsquos an alternative to traditional burger joints so if people are strapped for time they can grab a bite quicklyrdquo said Phillip Marks a co-owner of the Roosterrsquos Beak ldquoItrsquos a benefit for

the people who are driving as well as for the people who own the restaurant because itrsquos a permanent advertisement that is very visible in the community and bound to attract a lot of attentionrdquo

According to Romero though food trucks have been around for a long time their recent rise in popularity has much to do with the start of the recession

ldquoIn 2008 many fancy restaurants out in California were forced to closed and a lot of really talented chefs were suddenly looking for workrdquo he said ldquoOver the last 12 to 15 months food costs have increased around 32 percent and most restaurants are either picking up their price or reducing the size of their portions Given the current market food trucks are the only options that make good food affordable and accessible to just about anyonerdquo

That philosophy of affordability and accessibility is what led Romero to use his 10 years of restaurant management experience to design a mobile kitchen complete with every tool he might need to use The Brown Bag food truck includes a freezer cooler sandwich prep station two-well steam table two 40-pound fryers a char broiler flat grill and six-top stove with convection oven

ldquoWhen the department of health first stepped onto the truck to inspect it they were totally blown awayrdquo he said ldquoAugusta hasnrsquot seen anything like this up till nowrdquo

His wife Carole raves over his corn crab bisque and crawfish Monica but Romero says he believes an even bigger draw will be the crab cakes sweet potato fries and wide variety of sliders Their goal is to allow anyone to enjoy a fine meal for $5 to $11

Manuelrsquos Bread Cafeacute is already famous in North Augustarsquos Hammondrsquos Ferry for their French inspired cuisine and

vegetables grown in the local garden With Manuelrsquos Escargot Verney-Carron says he hopes to be able to introduce a whole new audience to the food so many have already enjoyed

ldquoWhile Irsquom sure that there are folks in Aiken or in Evans who would love to be able to be served by Manuelrsquos I donrsquot feel that I need to drive 45 minutes away to reach a new customer base I only need to drive 10rdquo he said ldquoFor much of the last 15 years I have wanted to open something on Broad Street and Irsquove been very close a few times but something always happens at the last minute to stop me With this food truck I can finally fulfill my dream of opening up to the customers on Broad Streetrdquo

ldquoThe food truck provides a full commercial kitchen that can provide catering for up to 200 people and I hope to be doing more events with it as wellrdquo he continued ldquoWe can cater a wedding on a beach or serve lunch in the middle of the forest because the truck is fully functional on its own with its own electric generator and all the tools necessary to create a great dining experiencerdquo

The owners of the Roosterrsquos Beak say they also hope to do more catering for those who desire a more Southwestern flavor

ldquoIf therersquos a concert downtown or any kind of special event on Broad Street we can be there and itrsquos a lot easier to do catering when you can just move your entire kitchen to wherever it needs to berdquo said Marks ldquoThe truck will be a true extension of the restaurant as far as being similar in style and having a Southwestern flavor but the menu isnrsquot going to be exactly the same that way we can offer different things to people who already know what they like at our restaurantrdquo

Each kitchen has different ideas about how to proceed The Brown Bag hopes to visit 10 different lunch stops per week and provide two regular dinner locations where their customers can come find them Manuelrsquos hopes to establish one regular lunch stop and then spend the evening on Broad Street likely rotating

In 1886 a cattle herder named Charles Goodnight remodeled an old Army wagon to cook proper meals on long cattle drives This chuckwagon offered dried beans cornmeal and other easily preserved foods but no fresh vegetables or meat -- unless an animal died on the cattle run Thus the first food truck was born

In the 1950s the Army commissioned mobile canteens to serve lunch at several military bases During the same decade Mister Softee Good Humor and other types of ice cream trucks began to spread out across the nation and their distinctive musical jingles continue to be heard nearly any summer evening

Todayrsquos food trucks are vastly different than Goodnightrsquos design selling everything from tacos to seafood In recent years with most of the country under economic stress and both blue- and white-collar workers desiring a quick inexpensive bite to eat during lunch food trucks have become even more popular Soon the CSRA will begin seeing a lot more of them

feeding the masses

good food on-the-go

mobile restaurant

concept comes to Augusta

ldquoThe food truck revolution hasnrsquot quite come to Augusta yet but

thatrsquos what wersquore hoping to kick off when we start operatingrdquo

mdash ENRIqUE ROMERO THE BROWN BAG

ldquoItrsquos fast food but itrsquos an alternative to traditional burger joints so if people are

strapped for time they can grab a bite quicklyrdquo

mdash PHIllIP MARKS ROOSTERrsquoS BEAK

KITCHEN ON WHEElS ENRIqUE ROMERO DISPLAYS THE BROWN BAG MOBILE RESTAURANT


between the Metro Pub and Coffeehouse and The Loft Marks hasnrsquot quite established his truckrsquos rotation yet but like the other two has plans to serve Georgia Health Sciences University students faculty and employees

ldquoMCG students are like a captive audiencerdquo said Marks ldquoPlus you have all the professors and the people who work there who would love to get a taco on their breakrdquo

ldquoSome food trucks have a different route every day of the week but my idea is to position them in one or two well know locations so that they can serve a regular crowdrdquo said Verney-Carron ldquoA lot of MCG doctors are smokers but they arenrsquot allowed to smoke on campus so they will have to cross the street and I will be there waiting for themrdquo

ldquoItrsquos challenging to find a parking spot at MCG but I hope to spend at least a portion of the week there at lunchtimerdquo said Romero ldquoWersquod like to start serving the night crews who donrsquot always have a lot of food resourcesrdquo

None of the three expressed concern about competition for customers It is their shared belief that the more food trucks there are in Augusta the better they will be able to combine their efforts to petition for parking and their customers will be happier to be offered the variety

ldquoIn Florida we were told about a Food Truck Rally where about 30 trucks circled up inside a mall to do a fundraiser for the police chief rsquos son It was a really neat community event and wersquod like to

see things like that happen hererdquo said Romero ldquoJust imagine if you saw the Augusta Common on a Food Truck Friday with food trucks circled all the way around the Common and selling every type of food you can think ofrdquo

But this isnrsquot the limit to Romerorsquos vision Over the next five years he would like to build six to eight more trucks and have them all serving food between Colombia SC and Athens Ga He says he is also interested in consulting with other people who are thinking about getting into the industry seeking the advancement of the industry and the blossoming of the

food truck trend in Augusta More information is available at BrownBagAugustacom

ldquoBy having a lot of food trucks on the market wersquore not only serving ourselves but wersquore helping a lot of other businesses who really appreciate having us because it helps their employees have a quick lunch break and get back to work without having to go really farrdquo said Romero ldquoIf I had to guess Irsquod say that this trend isnrsquot going anywhere and in Augusta wersquore just getting startedrdquo

article and photos by CHRISTOPHER SElMEK

ldquoWe can cater a wedding on a beach or serve lunch in the

middle of the forest because the truck [Manuelrsquos Escargot] is

fully functional on its ownrdquomdash MANUEl vERNEy-CARRON MANUElrsquoS BREAD CAFE



KOREAN BBq TACOSOne of my secrets is that I love Korean dramas ndash or K-dramas as they are affectionately called I do not know exactly where my love of Korean culture came from but suspect it has something to do with growing up on military bases where many of my friends had Korean mothers who regularly served me rice and kimchi The luxury of being an Army Brat is that you are enveloped in multiculturalism in the most beautiful way through love and marriage This heritage brings me to today as with blushed cheeks I proclaim that I watch quirky yet homogenous K-dramas and always salivate over the Korean barbecue dishes In Korea going out for barbecue is like grabbing a burger and fries in the US

Alas this column is about food and not my television viewing habits So in honor of my love for Korea and food I decided to try Korean BBQ Tacos a mix of Korea and a splash of the West I adapted this recipe from foodformyfamilycom with a few slight adjustments based on personal taste and knowledge of what my family likes I made a lettuce slaw for the tacos as opposed to cabbage for no particular reason except that I thought it would be nice and bit western Next time I might try cabbage instead I hope you enjoy ndash my taste buds certainly had a party with this one By the way if you are ever so inclined Hulu is a great place to find Korean dramas

On a side note if you live in or around downtown I recommend picking up your weekly greens at Sundrees Urban Market The store has a good selection of seasonal vegetables and offers six-week shares in a Community Supported Agriculture program I recently did a produce share and received quality seasonal vegetables from local farmers that I used in a variety of yummy

recipes Plus shopping local if you can is a big help to our city When the Saturday Market on the River is in full swing there are always friendly and knowledgeable local growers The Market starts back up in March

article and photo by EllIE BENSON

BOyANDABRIDEvIRBCOM

INGREDIENTS 10 corn tortillas 3 pounds flanken-style beef short ribs

Marinade⅓ c soy sauce frac12 c brown sugar⅓ c mirin frac14 c sesame oil6 cloves garlic 6 scallions2 tsp fresh peeled ginger

Korean-Styled Lettuce Slaw1 lime juiced 1 tbsp mirin 1 to 2 tbsp sriracha or chili pepper sauce 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp sesame oil3 c romaine lettuce 1 c daikon diced into matchsticks1 c bean sprouts 3 scallions diced3 tbsp cilantro chopped 4 tbsp sesame seeds

MAKE THE MARINADE 1 Mix all ingredients in a food processor until completely blended2 Pour over the short ribs in a large dish cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours

MAKE SlAW 1 Whisk together lime juice mirin sesame oil and sriracha Then slowly whisk in olive oil2 In a large plastic bag combine the lettuce daikon bean sprouts scallions cilantro and sesame seeds3 Add the wet ingredients close bag and shake to mix thoroughly

PREPARE THE BEEF AND ASSEMBlE 1 Pour the marinade off the ribs into a small saucepan 2 Over medium heat reduce the sauce stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick3 Place in a serving bowl to drizzle on tacos4 Heat the grill to 550 degrees Grill the marinated ribs for three minutes Flip and cook an additional three minutes

(Note You can skillet cook the ribs on medium heat until desired doneness The ribs should be somewhere between medium rare and medium well)

5 Wrap the cooked ribs in foil and set aside 6 Lower the grill heat to medium Place corn tortillas on the grill each side for 45 seconds7 Slice thin the short ribs8 Assemble the tacos by placing the sliced BBQ ribs and the slaw in a corn tortilla drizzle a little sauce over the mixture

from chow bellarsquos kitchen KOREAN BBq TACOSTime consuming but worth every bite

RECOUP WITH SOUPProbably the best ndash and worst ndash part of the holidays is all the delicious irresistible food Between the carb-filled sides cheese-and-fat-drenched comfort grub and sugar-tooth enticing sweets the holidays are probably just as much a contributor to everyonersquos healthy eating New Yearrsquos resolutions as they are a final hurrah before starting the year off right Luckily National Soup Month is in January and healthy ndash and believe it or not hearty ndash soup recipes are to be found everywhere you look online Soup is a perfect January-weather food and can also be a treat for anyone watching their weight if made correctly Despite being born and raised in Italy my mother is one heck of a healthy cooker Admittedly most of my weight gain over the years has been a result of pasta and bread rather than sweets and junk food However this was because of my own preparation and over-consumption While I gained weight Mom continued to stay thin and energized all while continuing to enjoy pasta rice and bread The following recipe from Momrsquos collection is an example of how a recipe whether unhealthy or quasi-healthy can be made even healthier yet remain delicious

MOMrsquoS HEAlTHy amp HEARTy MINESTRONEINGREDIENTS

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilfrac12 c copped onion⅓ c chopped celery1 carrot diced1 garlic clove minced4 c unsalted fat-free chicken broth2 large tomatoes chopped and seededfrac12 c spinach chopped1 16 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsedfrac12 c uncooked shell pasta 1 diced zucchini2 tbsp fresh chopped basil

DIRECTIONS1 Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan add

onion celery and carrots and cook until soft 2 Add garlic and cook for about a minute then stir in chicken

broth tomatoes spinach beans and pasta 3 Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes 4 Add in zucchini and simmer for five minutes before

removing from heat and stirring in basil Serve immediately

You can enjoy a healthy hearty soup that delights the palate and keeps your insides warm Even better you can enjoy the absence of those pesky guilty notions after eating something less healthy

This recipe serves four and each serving is a mere 190 calories containing less than 5 grams of fat 4 mg of cholesterol a rather nice 9 grams of protein and 73 mg of calcium Carbs are only around 30 grams and can be made even lower by adding wheat pasta and simmering five minutes more before adding the zucchini

Itrsquos a new year time to recoup from the holidays with the soup

by JOHN ldquoSTONEyrdquo CANNONJohn believes that anyone can learn to eat

healthier - in small steps - taking one bite at a time

a taste of korea chow bellaSIMPLE TIPS AND RECIPES ON COOKING WITH NATURAL GOODNESS

AN AvERAGE JOErsquoS GUIDE TO EATING HEALTHIERfresh food bites


The formula seems to have worked as Sibling String has become a regular live fixture at Augusta venues pleasing audiences with its mix of originals and exciting take on classic covers Further evidence of the bandrsquos popularity can be found in Sibling Stringrsquos eight nominations in the current Lokal Loudness Choice Awards poll

ldquoAll in all I think it would have to be our energy as a grouprdquo said Beltz of the bandrsquos success ldquoJust like anybody else we have moments of disorganization but I feel when we are all on the same moment as a group where wersquore all on the same page it speaks honestly with people and I think we play songs people enjoy and have a great time with the audience as a wholerdquo

Building a close relationship with the audience has been an important goal from the day Beltz started working on his vision of the band in August 2009 After adding members one at a time Sibling String made its live debut in early 2010 While created from the mind of Beltz he insists that Sibling String is a band in the truest sense of the word

ldquoIf you took away any of our parts it wouldnrsquot sound rightrdquo said Beltz ldquoIrsquom not the only songwriter in the band All the guys have songs theyrsquove written and we all have equal part in constructing a song Any moment when wersquore writing it can changerdquo

That equal inspiration also applies to how Sibling String approaches choosing and playing covers Each member contributes to everything the band does It has been that way since the beginning and is an integral part of the bandrsquos energy

ldquoThe shared governance of the writing and constructing really plays a huge part when our performance is brought to the stagerdquo said Beltz ldquoWhen we all know that song so well and all had a part in it being built I think everyone feels the intensity of the song resulting in those magic moments Thatrsquos the only time I feel those moments can surely happenrdquo

Magical moments can happen when a group of talented experienced musicians finds a way to meet on the same musical plane Such moments can be rare yet Sibling String somehow manages to create them on nightly basis This type of energetic camaraderie has led to some big moments for the band to flex its musical muscle to a wider audience

ldquoTo me Papa Joersquos Banjo-B-Que was hugerdquo said Beltz ldquoWe were opening for John Popperrsquos (of Blues Traveler) new band It was

hot as hell even at 6 pm and there was this huge storm coming in from the west that they thought was going to rain out the event But we got up there and started playing one of our newer songs and in the middle of that song when it came to the pinnacle the clouds broke and the sun flooded the field and stage and I looked at the guys and they all had this incredible likeness It was hard to keep my focus on the song because the moment was so overwhelming Right after we finished playing it began to rain and the rest of the show pretty much was canceledrdquo

Such incredible moments are hard to come by but as Beltz is quick to reiterate some moments can happen in the most normal of circumstances

ldquoJoersquos Underground is a special place because it is where we started There is no telling what can happen there any given night Although to give credit where credit is due our most on-point night we ever had was at Metro Pub and Coffeehouse People were standing up on the backs of booths and chairs because it was so crowded and everyone was having just a great time Irsquove never felt more as a band as that nightrdquo

While magical moments can happen on stage for a band when the proverbial planets align taking that energy and recreating it in the studio can be difficult The stale environment of the studio is a far cry from the unpredictable vibe of a live concert It is a challenge Sibling String has taken on head first

ldquoThe cool thing about who wersquore recording with now (Keith Ford of the recording studio The Batcave) is that hersquos the first one who has allowed us to record liverdquo said Beltz ldquoWersquore able to play the song and he records the structure and then we go back and add things in making for more of a live soundrdquo

One would think recording in such a way would make the process speedier but Sibling Stringrsquos current recording project has been in the works for a while

Wersquore just so pickyrdquo said Beltz ldquoThe mixing and hearing things that you donrsquot like can slow things down and being so exhausted from playing all the time makes it hard to get the energy to get

in and record Not to sound lazy but after playing four shows in a week therersquos little energy leftrdquo

While the recording process has taken longer than the band might have hoped the end is drawing near making a 2012 official release possible This combined with other things to come in the new year has Beltz full of energy and excitement

ldquoI would like for [the release of our album] to happenrdquo said Beltz ldquoItrsquos hard to say as we donrsquot want to take away focus from our prime goal and thatrsquos our live show We donrsquot want to sacrifice our live show for anything including recording We have other goals for 2012 such getting out of town more and focusing on quality vs quantity Playing different stuff vs playing out every week and concentrating on bringing the best show we can In the past our goal was to play out as much as possible and now we hope to pull back in order to make each show more special Wersquore looking to create a new and improved Sibling Stringrdquo

by JOHN ldquoSTONEyrdquo CANNON photo lEAH DESlANDES

While there is no guaranteed formula to creating a successful band there are many tried and true methods that ndash when mixed with some luck ndash can work One method takes a talented successful award-winning singer-songwriter and tosses him into a musical blender with some of the most talented reputable musicians in town and essentially creates a homegrown super group Augusta band Sibling String is such a band originally created and based on the songs of singer-songwriter Jacob Beltz and rounded out by award-winning guitarist Michael Baideme upright bassist extraordinaire Deveran Roof award-winning multi-instrumentalist Henry Wynn III on violin and the multi-talented Dave Mercer on drums

augustarsquos homegrown super group sibling stringON STAGE AND IN THE STUDIO THIS qUINTET IS CREATING A MEMORABLE SOUND

ldquoIn the past our goal was to play out as much as possible and now we hope to pull back in order to make each show more special

Wersquore looking to create a new and improved Sibling Stringrdquomdash JACOB BElTz

MEMBERS Jacob Beltz ndash GuitarvocalsMichael Baideme ndash ElectricAcoustic GuitarDeveran Roof ndash Upright BassHenry Wynn III ndash violinDave Mercer ndash Drums

SEE A SHOW Wednesday Jan 18 | Joersquos UndergroundFriday Jan 27 | Stillwater Tap RoomWednesday Feb 1 | Joersquos Underground

lEARN MORE Find Sibling String on Facebook orSIBlINGSTRINGCOM

who is SIBlING STRING


FOR KIDS DRAGON SCAlES MONTH Take the library reading challenge For every book that you read ask for a dragon scale write the name of the book in the scale and help make the dragon stretch around the childrenrsquos department Headquarters Library Feb 1 to March 1 free 823 Telfair St 7068212600 ECGRlCOM

FOR KIDS WESTMINSTER HONORS SCHOlARSHIP Westminster Schools of Augusta is accepting nominations for the Westminster Honors Scholarship until Feb 17 This opportunity is open to rising ninth grade students ranges from half to full tuition and is renewable each year For more information email admissionswsanet Westminster Schools of Augusta 3067 Wheeler Road 7067315260 WSANET

lITERARy POETRy MATTERS CONTEST Entries accepted from people in the CSRA and beyond Contest closes on March 23 Free to enter 7067263246

EDUCATION SRS PUBlIC TOURS Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC offers a limited

number of Savannah River Site driving tours for the general public Tour check-in begins at 1230 pm at the Aiken County Center for Hydrogen Research Guests will be given an overview presentation and safety briefing Savannah River Site 1230 pm free 301 Gateway Dr Aiken 8039528467 SRSGOv

FOR KIDS THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Presented by The Patchwork Players Maxwell Theatre 930 and 1030 am $3 2500 Walton Way 7067371625 AUGEDU

COMMUNITy lANEy WAlKERBETHlEHEM ANNUAl MEETING Featuring the premiere of a film on the revitalization project and a preview of 2012 redevelopment activities Tabernacle Baptist Church 6 pm 1239 Laney-Walker Blvd 7068211797

lITERARy PHIlOSOPHy ClUB Kroc Center 7 pm free 1833 Broad St 7063645762 KROCAUGUSTAORG

lITERARy BROWN BAG BOOK ClUB Columbia County Library 1130 am free 7022 Evans Town Center 7068631946

CONCERT MIDDAy MUSIC SERIES First Presbyterian Church noon music free $9 for lunch (reservations only) 224 Barnwell Ave NW Aiken 8036482662

FESTIvAl HOME DEPOT JOB FAIR Home Depot is identifying more than 60 candidates for hire for seasonal help positions for the Evans Augusta and Aiken locations Goodwill Job Connection - South Augusta 1 pm 3120 Peach Orchard Road 7067908500

FOR KIDS BEvy THE ClOWN Join clown Beverly Bentley for an hour of stories and fun Maxwell Branch Library 630 pm free 1927 Lumpkin Road 7067932020

COMEDy A PAIR OF NUTS The style of this comic duo has been compared with a modern day Abbott amp Costello Martin amp Lewis a throwback to the old school comedy duos with a modern flair Their live stage show is an award-winning multimedia sketch comedy show that consists of loosely improvised sketches intertwined with short videos Note Contains adult humor and is not appropriate for children Alexander Hall 630 pm free Building 29805 on Chamberlain Ave Fort Gordon 706793855 FORTGORDONCOM

COMEDy JERRy SEINFElD Americarsquos premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love ndash stand-up comedy Hailed as the best comedian of our time in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere The Bell Auditorium 7 pm $45 to $75 712 Telfair St 8774AUGTIX GEORGIAlINATIXCOM

CONCERT WINTER NOCTURNE PIANO CONCERT USC Aiken Etherredge Center 7 pm $15 471 University Parkway Aiken 8036413305 USCAEDU

FOR KIDS SEE WSA DAy Interested students and families are invited to visit Westminster take a tour and see what Westminster has to offer Call Aimee Lynch for more information Westminster Schools of Augusta Pamplin Hall 930 am free 3067 Wheeler Road 7067315260 WSANET

FOR TEENS TEEN NIGHT Play games and watch the movie I Am Number Four (based on the book by Pittacus Lore) A snack supper is included Headquarters Library 530 pm free 823 Telfair St 7068212600

HISTORy SECOND ANNUAl JIMMIE DyESS SyMPOSIUM The symposium was created and developed to recognize this native Augustanrsquos courage as both a citizen and a soldier of the United States and to identify others who have shown similar valor or made civic contributions above and beyond the call of duty Major General Perry Smith who served 30 years in the United States Air Force will speak Augusta Museum of History Rotunda 5 pm free 560 Reynolds St 7067228454 AUGUSTAMUSEUMORG

ART AND SHE lIvED OPENING RECEPTION Through ceramics and mixed media paintings a look at how work responds to life and how social thought and experimentation are influenced by onersquos surroundings Arts amp Heritage Center of North Augusta 630 to 830 pm free 100 Georgia Ave North Augusta 8034414380

GOOD CAUSE THIRD ANNUAl ROAST ON THE RIvER A benefit for the Savannah Riverkeeper includes drinks oysters and a low country boil with a silent and live auction Hoganrsquos Marina 630 pm $35 individual or $50 couple members receive $10 discount 36 Wilmington Island Road Savannah 7068268991

FIlM FRIDAy MOvIE NIGHT In The Heat Of The Night Oscar winner for Best Picture (1967) with Sidney Poitier Rod Steiger and Lee Grant Rated PG-13 Enjoy dinner before the movie beginning at 530 pm All movie customers who arrive before 7 pm will receive 25 percent off the food portion of their bill Free popcorn Casa Blanca Cafe 730 pm Free but purchase of food or drink is appreciated 936 Broad St 7065043431 CASABlANCATIMECOM

CONCERT ASU lyCEUM SERIES THE POUlENC TRIO Presented by the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society Maxwell Theatre 730 pm $25 adults and $7 children 2500 Walton Way 7066674100 HJCMSORG

THEATRE PICKINrsquo Augusta Mini Theatre presents an original play (written by Tyrone J Butler) to salute to the work of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Judith Simon Drama Studio 8 pm $8 to $12 2548 Deans Bridge Road 7067220598

CONCERT SOUTHERN SOUl AND SONG SERIES MOUNTAIN HEART WITH TONy RICE Read the article on page XX Imperial Theatre 730 pm $13 to $37 745 Broad St 7067228341 IMPERIAlTHEATRECOM

THEATRE WRONG WINDOW Filled with multiple door-slamming body snatchings and a frantic flashlight chase this send-up of Alfred Hitchcockrsquos Rear Window will keep you rolling in the aisles Suitable for ages 13-and-over Aiken Community Playhouse 8 pm $35 126 Newberry St Aiken 8036481438 ACP1011COM

GOOD CAUSE BURNS NIGHT SUPPER by St Andrews Society of Aiken Newberry Hall call for times and ticket info 117 Newberry St Aiken 8036486789

FESTIvAl INAUGURAl WIlD GAME COOK-OFF with four divisions fowl venison pork and small game Aiken County Recreation Center - Graniteville 8 am $20 entry fee Hwy Rt 1 in Graniteville 8036427559

OUTDOORS SECOND ANNUAl DOGGONE COlD 5K Dog friendly event Read the article on page XX Julian Smith Casino 930 am $10 for fun run $25 for 5K 7062946200 HOPEFUlHOUNDSORG

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The Daily Planner is our selective guide to what is going on in the city during the next two weeks IF yOU WANT TO BE lISTED Submit information by email (eventsvergelivecom) or by mail (verge PO Box 38 Augusta GA 30903) Details of the event - date time venue address telephone number and admission price - should be included Listings included are accurate at press time check with specific venues for further details

JAN 18 TO FEB 4

[ 500 yEARS OF CIvIlIzATION ]ldquoShen Yunrdquo for Chinese the words evoke a sense of wonder

magic and the divine For audiences the words mean ldquothe beauty of divine beings dancingrdquo ndash a performance so

powerfully beautiful it touches the soul

Shen Yun was established by Chinese artists in New York in 2006 with the mission of reviving 5000 years of Chinese

culture much of it stifled by more than 60 years of communist rule in China

Discover the glory of this rich culture brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing all-original

orchestral compositions Magnificently costumed dancers move in poetic arrangements that evoke pastoral beauty

imperial drama and the glory of an ancient civilization

WHAT Shen YunWHERE Bell Auditorium | 712 Telfair St

WHEN Tuesday Jan 31 | 730 pmTICKETS $50 to $100

MORE 8774AUGTIX or GEORGIAlINATIXCOM

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lITERARy BOOK SAlE Appleby Library 10 am free entry 2260 Walton Way 7067366244 ECGRlORG

FIlM MARTIAl ARTS MOvIE MADNESS MARATHON Screening of Bruce Lee films Fists of Fury The Chinese Connection and Way of the Dragon Headquarters Library 11 am free 823 Telfair St 7068212600 ECGRlORG

FOR KIDS THE WORlD OF OWlS Learn about owls that live in Georgia their adaptations and natural history Dissect owl pellets regurgitated bones that cannot be digested by the owls to find out what they have been eating Ages 5 and up Reed Creek Nature Park 11 am $2 3820 Park Lane Martinez 7062104027 REEDCREEKPARKCOM

THEATRE THE ENCHANTED ISlAND Opera streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 1255 pm $18 to $24 1144 Agerton Lane 7066679713

EDUCATION FRESH FlAvORS DEMO CURRy THREE WAyS A step-by-step cooking demonstration by local chef Bev Bullock Call to register The Fresh Market 1 pm 2701 Washington Road 7066670090

FOR KIDS INTRO TO MUSICAl STRING INSTRUMENTS WITH MR BERRET Registration required for this program Headquarters Library 1 pm free 823 Telfair St 7068212600 ECGRlORG

ART DAvIDSON FINE ARTS SCHOOl SHOWCASE Featuring Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School art and student talent GoodBooks Cafeacute 1 pm free 3179 Washington Road 7066505760 GOODWIllWORKSORG

FESTIvAl 61ST ANNUAl AIKEN CAMEllIA SHOW Any camellia grower may exhibit Free camellia plants will be given to everyone who joins the American Camellia Society at the show Aiken Mall 3 pm CAMEllIAS-ACSCOM

THEATRE PICKINrsquo See listing on Jan 20 Judith Simon Drama Studio 3 pm and 8 pm

CONCERT PICKINrsquo AND PRAISINrsquo CONCERT SERIES A meal desserts and beverages are available for donations that will go toward use of the facility Glenn Hills Baptist Church 6 pm free 2877 Lumpkin Road 7063737855

GOOD CAUSE BlUE JEAN BAll Enjoy music by the Blue Dogs and food by French Market Grille West while supporting Turn Back The Block Open House on the River 7 pm $60 1213 Old Plantation Road North Augusta 7062624000 TURNBACKTHEBlOCKCOM

CONCERT HARMONy amp INvENTION presented by the Symphony Orchestra Augusta First Baptist Church of Augusta 730 pm $10 to $45 7068264705 SOAUGUSTAORG

SPORTS USCA EXTRA INNING PBR Hosted by the Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity top bull riders in the country will go head to head in this fundraiser for the University of South Carolina Aiken Baseball team James Brown Arena 8 pm $18 to $22 adults $10 for children 12-and-under 601 Seventh St 8774AUGTIX GEORGIAlINATIXCOM

THEATRE WRONG WINDOW See listing on Jan 20 Aiken Community Playhouse 8 pm

SPORTS 33RD ANNUAl AUGUSTA FUTURITy A national horse cutting event Daytime general admission $9 adults $2 kids 12-and-under general sdmission gold ticket $35 (Valid only for events until 630 pm) CRSA night $1450 adults $5 kids 12 and under Classic Finals $1450 adults $5 kids 12 and under Futurity Finals $1650 adults $5 kids 12 and under See website for daily schedule James Brown Arena ticket price varies see event description 601 Seventh St 7067223521 AUGUSTAFUTURITyCOM

THEATRE PICKINrsquo See listing on Jan 20 Judith Simon Drama Studio 3 pm


SPORTS AUGUSTA FUTURITy See listing on Jan 22 James Brown Arena

lITERARy FRIENDS OF THE AUGUSTA PUBlIC lIBRARy ANNUAl MEETING Read article on page 5 Headquarters Library 630 pm free 823 Telfair St 7064693356 ECGRlORG


FOR KIDS CHINESE NEW yEAR CElEBRATION Gung Hay Fat Choy Come in to make dragons Headquarters Library 10 am free 823 Telfair St 7068212600 ECGRlORG

FOR KIDS CRAFT WORKSHOP TUESDAy WINTER FUN Craft is designed for children ages 3- to 5-years-old Registration begins Jan 5 Appleby Library 11 am free 2260 Walton Way 7067366244 ECGRlORG

CONCERT TUESDAy MUSIC lIvE Featuring Isaac Holmes Lunch is provided after concert Reservations required St Paulrsquos Episcopal Church noon music is free lunch is $10 Sixth and Reynolds streets 7067223463 TUESDAySMUSIClIvECOM

FIlM MOvIES MAIN DOG DAy AFTERNOON 124 minutes rated R Headquarters Library 630 pm free 823 Telfair St 7068212600



lITERARy MAXWEll MORNING BOOK ClUB Discuss the book Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery Maxwell Branch Library 10 am free 1927 Lumpkin Road 7067932020 ECGRlORG

ART EXHIBITION ClOSING lOCAl COlOR Photography in the South Photographers William Greiner Meryl Truett Dave Anderson and Birney Imes discuss their work and the photographs included in the exhibition Morris Museum of Art 6 pm $5 1 10th St 7067247501

GOOD CAUSE CSRA BUSINESS HAll OF FAME INDUCTION To be named a Junior Achievement CSRA Business Hall of Fame Laureate is reflective of the individualrsquos business accomplishments entrepreneurial vision leadership charitable endeavors and community impact Local businessmen Jeff Hadden Joey Hadden Rick Allen Perry Smith and Joseph Greene will be honored this yearrsquos event Augusta Riverfront Marriott 630 pm call for ticket information 2 10th St 7067363070 GEORGIAJAORG

CONCERT FACUlTy ARTISTS RECITAl USC Aiken Etherredge Center 730 pm free 471 University Parkway Aiken 8036413305

SPORTS 33RD ANNUAl AUGUSTA FUTURITy See listing on Jan 22 James Brown Arena



lITERARy BOOK ClUB DISCUSSION amp SIGNING Author Dr Daniel Black will discuss his book Twelve Gates to the City Headquarters Library 1 pm free 823 Telfair St 7068212600 ECGRlORG

CONCERT COlUMBIA COUNTy CIvIC ORCHESTRA recital series with Robert Nordan directing University Healthcare Building 3 3 pm $10 465 North Belair Road Suite 2E COlUMBIACCOORG

GOOD CAUSE ACTS ICIClE BAll Dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Palmetto Groove Party Band to support ACTS food ministries Newberry Hall 6 pm $65 117 Newberry St Aiken 8036493800 ACTSOFAIKENORG


SPORTS WINTER BlAST Six-on-six co-ed soccer tournament includes boysrsquo Divisions 1 and 2 girlsrsquo divisions 1 and 2 menrsquos Divisions 1 2 and 35+ womenrsquos Divisions 1 2 and OpenLions Memorial Field $150 per team of 6 619 W Buena Vista Ave North Augusta 7063127415

EDUCATION STOP SMOKING GROUP SESSION with Kay Russell a certified hypnotist is for the community in honor of National Hypnotherapy Day Reserve a seat in advance by calling The Balanced Body 630 pm free 2916 Professional Pkwy 7067363377

FIlM ASU SPRING FIlM SERIES RAvANCHE 170 University Hall at ASU 7 pm $2 2500 Walton Way 7067292416 AUGEDU

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[ A DOGGONE RACE ]The second Dog Gone Cold 5K takes off from the Julian Smith Barbeque Pit at 10 am on Jan 21 inviting walkers and runners to bring their canine companions along for the race which benefits Hopeful Hounds Inc and The Americans Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue

Hopeful Hounds Inc is a nonprofit group of volunteers dedicated to improving the welfare of animals Their mission is to promote pet adoptions through county animal services and rescue groups educate the public on the importance of spayneuter programs educate the community about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership and fundraise to help support shelter animals and animal rescue groups

The race proceeds along the Augusta Canal from the GreenJackets Stadium past the CSRA Humane Society and up to the Augusta Waterworks then back Dogs are invited and encouraged to participate in this race as long as they are kept on a leash well-socialized and up to date on all vaccinations

Interested runners can pay the $30 registration fee online at strictlyrunningcom at Fleet Feet in North Augusta on Jan 20 from 4 to 7 pm or before the event from 8 to 945 am at the Julian Smith Barbeque Pit The one-mile Fun Run begins at 930 am and has an entry fee of $10

Volunteers are needed to help on the day of the race For more information email HopefulHoundsIncgmailcom

WHAT Dog Gone Cold 5K WHERE Julian Smith Casino | 2200 Broad St

WHEN Jan 21 | 8 amTICKETS $10 to $30

MORE | HOPEFUlHOUNDSORG

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FOR KIDS TODDlER TIME A MAN NAMED DAvE Learn about the life of Dave Drake and the pottery he created Morris Museum of Art 10 am and 1115 am $4 1 10th St 7067247501 THEMORRISORG

FOR KIDS ETIqUETTE WITH MS TURRENDER BATES Learn about good manners Headquarters Library 10 am free 823 Telfair St 7068212600

HISTORy HISTORy OF AIKEN ndash A BEAUTIFUl STORy The second of five lectures on the history of Aiken Owen Clay will share Aikenrsquos role in the Civil War Part of the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum 2012 Lecture Series Aiken County Historical Museum 1030 am $30 for the series 433 Newberry St SW Aiken 8036422015

FIlM MOvIES MAIN TAXI DRIvER 113 minutes rated R Headquarters Library 630 pm free 823 Telfair St 7068212600 ECGRlORG

THEATRE SHEN yUN Read the article on page XX Bell Auditorium 730 pm $50 to $100 712 Telfair St 7067242400

FOR KIDS BARNUM BASH Ringling Brothers has assembled the most amazing international acts including Dmitri the Strong Man Epic Asian Elephants and Wheel of Steel ready to perform wild feats of wonders and strength James Brown Arena 10 am and 7 pm $21 to $37 601 Seventh St 7067223521 GEORGIAlINATIXCOM

GOOD CAUSE lECTURE By JOE lAMPrsquol Known for his book The Green Gardenerrsquos Guide and TV shows Fresh from the Garden and Growing a Greener WorldAElig Lamprsquol will speak as part of the Nola Falcone Speaker Series and the Sacred Heart Garden Festival Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Cultural Center Reservations are required Augusta Country Club 10 am $35 655 Milledge Road 7068264700 SACREDHEARTAUGUSTAORG

FESTIvAl FIRST THURSDAy ON KINGS WAy Enjoy an evening out in Summerville as stores stay open refreshments are served and friendships are made Kings Way in Summerville 5 pm free Kings Way and Central Avenue 7067552665

SPORTS All-AREA FOOTBAll BANqUET The Augusta Chronicle and Augusta Sports Council honor the best of the best in high school college and professional football The Georgia South Carolina and Independent School All-Area Teams will be honored during the banquet along with the 2011 Ray Guy Award winner Ryan Allen and the 2012 class of American Football Kicking Hall of Fame inductees The Deon Grant Award will also be awarded to the overall high school player of the year Augusta Riverfront Marriott 6 pm $30 2 10th St 7067228326

FESTIvAl ANTIqUES IN THE HEART OF AIKEN More than 20 dealers from New York to Texas offer linens militaria porcelains furniture clocks and jewelry for show and sale Restoration experts will also be on-hand Aiken Center for the Arts 10 am $8 for all three days 122 Laurens St SW Aiken 8036419094

FOR KIDS BARNUM BASH See listing on Feb 2 James Brown Arena 1030 am and 7 pm

FESTIvAl FIRST FRIDAy Downtown Augusta celebrates the first Friday of each month as art galleries display new works and vendors sell their hand-made goods along Broad Street Family friendly Downtown Augusta 5 pm free Broad Street 7068264702 AUGUSTAARTSCOM

GOOD CAUSE ROOTS amp WINGS AUCTION Bid on exciting items and trips to Alaska Hawaii and North Carolina at this silent and live auction event Enjoy dinner by Very Vera and help Westminster celebrate its 40th anniversary Proceeds benefit Westminster Schools of Augusta Sacred Heart Cultural Center 630 pm $50 1301 Greene St 7067315260 WSANET

CONCERT COvENANT CONCERT SERIES The Magellan String Quartet performs movements from some of the most important pieces from the history of string quartets Covenant Presbyterian Church 630 pm free offering taken 3131 Walton Way 7067330513 COvENANTAUGUSTAORG

THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC Visit the website for audition requirements The Augusta Players 730 pm open to the public 7068264707 AUGUSTAPlAyERSORG

CONCERT IGUDESMAN amp JOO USC Aiken Etherredge Center 8 pm $40 adults $20 students 471 University Parkway Aiken 8036413305 USCAEDU

COMEDy SCHRODINGERrsquoS CAT PlAyS EXTREME THEATRE GAMES These extreme theater games are sure to delight any mature audience member Le Chat Noir 8 pm $8 advance $10 door 304 Eighth St 7067223322 SCHRODINGERSCATAUGCOM

OUTDOORS SWAMP SATURDAy The Academyrsquos trained volunteers lead free 25-mile 15-hour hikes through wetlands over picturesque trails and scenic outlooks Phinizy Swamp 930 am free 1858 Lock amp Dam Road 7068282109

FESTIvAl ANTIqUES IN THE HEART OF AIKEN See listing on Feb 3 Aiken Center for the Arts 10 am

FOR KIDS BARNUM BASH See listing on Feb 2 James Brown Arena 330 and 7 pm

FOR KIDS THE PROTECTED ANIMAlS OF GEORGIA Look at some of the 117 different species of animals protected in Georgia and how to get involved with the preservation of wildlife in Georgia For ages 5 and up Preregistration required Reed Creek Nature Park 10 am $2 3820 Park Lane Martinez 7062104027 REEDCREEKPARKCOM

FESTIvAl HERITAGE GAlA Sixth annual event features keynote speaker John W Franklin the director of partnerships and international programs at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 7 pm $75 1116 Phillips St 7067243576

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[ A TAlE OF TWO AUTUMNS ]Walter Cumming an award-winning staff artist and illustrator for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for 28 years will exhibit his latest paintings at The Fire House Gallery in Louisville Ga from Jan 21 through Feb 26 The watercolor and pastel paintings are scenes of the changing light of autumn from the mountains of North Georgia to the cityscapes of Atlanta

Cumming an Augusta native combines his passion for the outdoors and travel with his art ndash journaling his adventures in vivid paint Before he left the Journal-Constitution to pursue art full-time he won ldquoBest of Coxrdquo in the Portfolio for Illustration category and first place for illustration from the Society of Newspaper Design

WHAT A Tale of Two Autumns Mountain and Urban LandscapesWHERE The Fire House Gallery | 605 Mulberry St Louisville Ga

WHEN Jan 21 to Feb 26 | FreeMORE | 4786250387 or GAllERyAFIRECOM

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[ 3 PIll MORNING ]Minneapolis-based 3 Pill Morning got together in 2003 and since then have opened for major national acts including Buckcherry Hinder Papa Roach Chevelle Nonpoint Default Trapt Framing Hanley and Cavo They spent part of 2011 in Nashville recording their second full-length album with producers Jon King (Augustana Future Leaders of the World) Brian Virtue (Chevelle 30 Seconds to Mars Deftones) and Corey Lowery (Sevendust Dark New Day) to help take their sound to the next level

3 Pill Morning is Jeff Stebbins ndash vocals Ryan Walch ndash guitar Charlie Thompson ndash bass and Jeremy Moore ndash drums Their music has been featured on MTVrsquos The Duel on national radio and earned them a slot on last yearrsquos Shiprocked Cruise The group made more headway with their debut single ldquoLoserrdquo which rose to No 53 on the Active Rock charts and stayed in the top 100 for more than five months Touring behind their album Take Control kept them on the road through most of the past year Several national tours are planned for 2012 along with the release of a second single

WHAT 3 Pill Morning + The Atom Blonde + StillviewWHERE The Playground Bar | 978 Broad St

WHEN Monday Jan 30 | $5MORE | REvERBNATIONCOMPlAyGROUNDBAR

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HOW TO HAvE A HAPPIER NEW yEARThe purpose of life is to seek happiness Wealth fame and beauty do not increase happiness Happiness is not the same as pleasure and it is more than not being depressed These are a few insights from some recent books about how to increase happiness Before giving sound advice on how to be happy these books explore the practical benefits of being happier and what it means to be happier Is it the same as satisfaction fulfillment gratification or well-being The root word ldquohapprdquo means luck but these authors say that happiness has nothing to do with luck

In Authentic Happiness author Martin Seligman says that there are six virtues common to all cultures and religions that support happiness Humanity and Love Wisdom and Knowledge Courage Justice Temperance Spirituality and Transcendence Under each of these virtues are 24 ldquopersonal strengthsrdquo which are described by Seligman in a unique way There is a test for the reader to identify their most personally important strengths Seligman then recommends how these strengths can be put to use in work love and parenting His most important point is that using your signature strengths effectively leads to gratification which in turn leads to a more lasting happiness than the pursuit of pleasure alone He also makes some common recommendations such as the importance of expressing gratitude and a few unusual ones such as the importance of mental disputation to break negative thought patterns One of the strengths of this book is the 10 questionnaires that are designed to gauge your current level of happiness and various factors that affect happiness Nine more are available for free at AUTHENTICHAPPINESSSASUPENNEDU

When Gretchen Rubin the author of The Happiness Project told people about her plans for a year-long happiness project recorded almost daily in a blog they usually asked her if she was depressed As a former lawyer not in the psychology profession she leaves out the issue of depression completely She has a light-hearted appealing style of writing that is easy to read and often funny One of her main goals was to develop mental habits to deal with future challenges to her current happiness Rubin says that she scored well on an ldquoAuthentic Happiness questionnairerdquo but did not feel happy in the midst of her daily life She learns more from reading the accounts of the happiness success stories of people than from statistics of research studies She is haunted by this quotation of the writer Colette ldquoWhat a wonderful life Irsquove had I only wish that I had realized it soonerrdquo

Each month of her year-long happiness project she sets a goal that focuses on boosting some quality that supports happiness and each goal is covered in a chapter of the book such as Boost Energy Remember Love Lighten Up Make Time for Friends Contemplate the Heavens and Boot Camp Perfect The actions she takes to accomplish each goal are usually simple practical and realistic For example she attempts to keep a food diary of what she eats each day to keep herself from habitually eating so much ldquofake foodrdquo This increases her happiness by decreasing the later feelings of guilt over having eaten food she knows is unhealthy More self-awareness to limit self-defeating habits and boost happiness is a theme throughout the book THEHAPPINESSPROJECTCOM

A New York Times bestseller for two years The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler is the most successful book on happiness ever written Cutlerrsquos understanding of the psychology of happiness is obvious in the first chapter Even though this book is almost 15 years old the information that Cutler presents seems like a condensation of almost all the other books on happiness written more recently So you have a westerner with great knowledge about happiness asking questions of an easterner with great wisdom about how to be happy The fact that the Dalai Lama is able to successfully present his considerable wisdom without promoting his Buddhist religion in a way that can appeal to anyone is a tribute to both his great compassion and Cutlerrsquos skill as coauthor

Having wrestled with depression himself throughout his life Dr Andrew Weil presents a personal perspective on methods to increase happiness in his new book Spontaneous Happiness the 13th book he has written in the past 40 years As the leading spokesperson for ldquointegrative medicinerdquo a combination of traditional and alternative therapies Weil has written mostly about how nutrition and therapies such as acupuncture can increase physical health In this new book he presents the view that alternative treatments can also benefit mental health and happiness For example he says that the switch to mostly indoor work environments has resulted in most people being deficient in vitamin D which is normally produced by our skin during exposure to sunlight when outdoors One of the possible negative results of Vitamin D deficiency is depression Weil does a great job of presenting positive psychology techniques in a straightforward way and other unusual and common mood boosters from visualization and breathing meditation to walking and gardening SPONTANEOUSHAPPINESSCOM

by MICHAEl SWAN DIRECTOR OF THE AIKEN lIBRARy

between the coversARE YOU WHAT YOU READ


Need inspiration to keep up with your New Yearrsquos resolution to hit the gym This weekrsquos new releases offer motivation to moviegoers who want to rock skin-tight leather bodysuits the way Kate Beckinsale does in UNDERWORlD AWAKENING or effortlessly knock down dangerous spies like mixed martial arts star Gina Carano who makes her major movie debut in HAyWIRE

Beckinsale returns to the role of seriously tough vampire Selene for her third film in the four-feature UNDERWORlD franchise (she did not appear in Underworld Rise of the Lycans a series prequel) This release is the first of these vampire-werewolf warfare flicks to be screened in 3D and it sees Selene escape from captivity to fight for survival in an environment where humans look to eliminate the vampire and lycan species The Swedish directing team of Marlind and Stein worked with writer-producer Len Wiseman who also directed parts of this series in the past and is married to Beckinsale Wiseman is currently directing a remake of Total Recall a film in which Beckinsale will appear as the villain previously played by Sharon Stone That movie is slated for release in August

Gina Carano a Mixed Martial Arts alum alters her career path with a star turn in director Steven Soderberghrsquos (Traffic Oceanrsquos Eleven) latest action thriller Carano plays a CIA agent who goes rogue after being betrayed by her handlers in HAyWIRE She stands up to and holds her own on-screen opposite the likes of Michael Douglas Channing Tatum Michael Fassbender Antonio Banderas and Ewan McGregor

Executive Producer and visual effects master George Lucas has been working on the big-screen concept for RED TAIlS for more than 23 years Lucasrsquos action-adventure film based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen and their heroics in aerial combat during World War II was directed by Anthony Hemingway (HBOrsquos Treme The Wire) Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding Jr lead the predominantly African-American male cast as the movie highlights the unitrsquos accomplishments and their challenges as black men destined for glory in a social climate that tested them with obstacles fueled by racial prejudice Bryan Cranston co-stars

A modernized adaptation of a Shakespearean play opens in limited release Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) directs and stars as the title character in CORIOlANUS Gerard Butler Vanessa Redgrave and Jessica Chastain also star in this manly tale of war and revenge written for the screen by John Logan whose credits also include Gladiator and The Last Samurai

Jan 20 also brings the expanded release of EXTREMEly lOUD AND INCREDIBly ClOSE a drama about a boy with signs of Aspergerrsquos syndrome who goes on a search throughout New York City to find the lock that can be opened with a special key that belonged to his father who died at the World Trade Center on 911 Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock play young Oskarrsquos parents as newcomer and kidsrsquo Jeopardy champ Thomas Horn does the dramatic heavy lifting as the boy who lost his dad on a day America will never forget This film was adapted from the 2005 novel by Jonathan Safran Foer with director Stephen Daldry (The Hours Billy Elliot) at the helm The supporting cast includes Max von Sydow John Goodman and Viola Davis

Jan 27 brings more action and adventure as Liam Neeson struggles to survive while being hunted by wolves in the Alaskan wilderness in THE GREy Avatar star Sam Worthington riles up the NYPD (look out for his ulterior motive) as the MAN ON A lEDGE and Katherine Heigl (27 Dresses) embodies novelist Janet Evanovichrsquos detective heroine Stephanie Plum in ONE FOR THE MONEy the inaugural film adapted from the writerrsquos popular series

by MARIAH GARDNER MOvIE GURU

the daily planner the film reel

NOW PLAYING ON THE BIG SCREEN

GINA CARANO GOES HAYWIRE

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN CUBA GOODING JR AND NATE PARKER

NEESON FENDS OFF WOLvES

CONCERT WENDy COHEN amp vONDA DARR ndash HARP AND FlUTE Two of SOArsquos principal musicians partner creating a dynamic and beautiful performance featuring an array of works by Ibert Schubert Mozart Neilson and more Part of the Bank of America Columbia County Series for Symphony Orchestra Augusta Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center 730 pm $15 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd Evans 7068264705 SOAUGUSTAORG

lOCAl COlOR PHOTOGRAPHy IN THE SOUTH Ends Jan 29 Morris Museum of Art $3 to $5 1 10th St 7067247501

SKy CITy JANUARy ART EXHIBIT Featuring artists Nick Bass Anna Patrick Joey Hart and Heather Warren Sky City cover varies 1157 Broad St

STACI SWIDER DANCING AlONG THE RED ROAD Swider is best known for her mixed media paintings which often come with a story literal and interpreted Ends Feb 17 Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art free 506 Telfair St 7067225495

JEROME MEADOWS WORlD vIEW Savannah artist Meadows combines a variety of found fabricated and non-traditional objects to engage the viewer through the interplay of provocative and sometimes disparate elements Ends Feb 17 Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art free 506 Telfair St 7067225495

AND SHE lIvED By SOUTHERN OBSERvATORy A look at how work responds to life and how social thought and experimentation are influenced by onersquos surroundings Ends Feb 25 Arts amp Heritage Center of North Augusta $3 to $5 100 Georgia Ave North Augusta 8034414380

WAlTER CUMMING A TAlE OF TWO AUTUMNS Read the article on page 27 The Firehouse Gallery Jan 21 to Feb 26 605 Mulberry St Louisville

RESONANT FREqUENCIES AN EXHIBITION Read the article above Ends Feb 26 Contemporary Gallery at the Center for Art amp Theatre at Georgia Southern University free 233 Pittman Dr Statesboro 912GSUARTS

lENN HOPKINS EXHIBITION Lenn Hopkinsrsquo current body of work is inspired by images and lifestyles of the

rural South From farmland to seashore she captures the personality and emotion of both man and nature continuing her use of loose colorful stroke work Ends Feb 29 Sacred Heart Cultural Center free 1301 Green St 7068264700

WORKING SOUTH

PAINTINGS amp SKETCHES By MARy WHyTE Renowned watercolorist Mary Whyte captures in exquisite detail the essence of vanishing blue-collar professions from across 10 states in the American South Ends Mar 11 Morris Museum of Art $3 to $5 1 10th St 7067247501

JOHN GlAvE PHOTOGRAPHy EXHIBIT Aiken Center for the Arts free 122 Laurens St SW Aiken 8032780709

SATURDAY

24

[ ARTIST TAlK RESONANT FREqUENCIES AN EXHIBITION ]In 1913 the Italian Futurist painter and composer Luigi Russolo penned his manifesto Lrsquo Arte dei Rumori (The Art of Noises) which changed the role of sound in art Over the past 100 years artists have continued to pursue new ways to incorporate sound into visual art This exhibit explores how actual and implied sound is utilized in sculpture painting and technology-driven artwork Artists include Roger Chamieh a sculptor and installation artist from Tampa Fla Peter Edwards a sculptor and musician from Troy NY and Nathan Ethier a painter from New York City Visitors will have the opportunity to discuss the exhibition with select artists and the showrsquos curator Marc Mitchell A reception follows

WHERE Contemporary Gallery at the Center for Art amp Theatre at Georgia Southern University | 233 Pittman Dr Statesboro Ga

WHEN Artist Talk on Wednesday Feb 1 exhibit ends Feb 26 | FreeMORE | 912GSUARTS or ClASSGEORGIASOUTHERNEDUART

ONGOING

ART

discover more to see more to do

more to hearmore to experience vergelivecom

ROGER CHAMIEH EvENTUAlly 2009 MIXED MEDIA INSTAllATION


On Jan 21 Augusta hip-hop band DREDNECK will make its official debut at Sky City as the group moves to support its popular single ldquoGlitterbonerdquo The track which gained popularity during the bandrsquos previous incarnation as Jemani has created extra talk for Dredneck which features four members of Jemanirsquos final recording lineup Could this be a final grasp to salvage what was left of Jemanirsquos popularity or the culmination of moving into a more hip-hop direction Either way whatrsquos important is how Dredneck stands its own musical merits Tune in Jan 21 to find out Until then keep up with the band at DREDNECKCOM

In this day and age with music fans able to download not just entire albums but select cuts itrsquos easier for a band to get their music out but harder to get fans to take in the vanished art of allowing an entire album to grow on you South Augusta native Carey Murdock has decided to make the supreme sacrifice to get fans to enjoy his most recent release Baby Donrsquot Look Down by offering the album free through his blog site THEMURDOCKTUMBlRCOM If Springsteen Tom Waits and soulful rootsy rock lsquonrsquo roll is your thing then here is your chance to get 11 tracks by this up-and-coming singer-songwriter for free

As the world waits for a possible James Brown tribute album to come out of the Brown camp Tom Sanders a 20-year music vet based out of Ripley Tenn has decided to release his own tribute With two self-penned songs Sanders has taken advantage of the lack of effort by big-name artists to create musical tributes to the Godfather since his passing by releasing his own tribute through Portra Records The tracks ldquoYou Canrsquot Touch Himrdquo and ldquoI Got It - On the Good Footrdquo are available for download through 38 music companies including iTunes and Amazon and a video for ldquoI Got It-On the Good Footrdquo is on YouTubecom Itrsquos more proof that the influence of James Brown continues to inspire more than five years after his passing

Speaking of influence after two months of online voting the end of last year the nominees for the 2012 Lokal Loudness Choice Awards are now up and ready for you to vote on at lOKAllOUDNESSCOM Once the dust has settled winners of all 17 awards will be announced at Sky City on Feb 10 the official 20th anniversary of Lokal Loudness

Until next time remember to check out the Daily Planner in print and online at vERGElIvECOM for great live shows To get an earful of what is happening in

Augusta music stop by and listen to me rant with my good buddy Brian ldquoStakrdquo Allen on CONfederation of Loudness which can be found ironically enough at CONFEDERATIONOFlOUDNESSCOM and of course as always hellip Make it LOKAL Keep it Loud

John ldquoStoneyrdquo Cannon is considered the guru of ldquolokalrdquo music Check out his long-running Augusta music website lOKAllOUDNESSCOM

Send any music news to lokalloudnessyahoocom

stoneyrsquos sound bitesSo far I can proudly say that I am still on top of all of my New Yearrsquos resolutions To be totally honest Irsquom actually finding it pretty easy At this point my biggest daily decision is whether or not to bring a jacket when I leave the house every morning Some might complain about the wishy-washy weather but if that is the toughest decision I have to make every dayhellip

THE GUY WHO PUT THE ldquoKrdquo IN LOKAL GETS vOCAL ABOUT AUGUSTArsquoS MUSIC SCENE

lIE WON THE DIXIE DREGS AWARD FOR FAvORITE lOKAl BAND IN 2011


TUESDAySTRIvIA WITH CHARlES Somewhere in Augusta | 8 pm

TWISTED TRIvIA The Playground Bar | 8 pm

WEDNESDAySTRIvIA NIGHT Surrey Tavern 8 pm

KRAzy KARAOKE The Playground Bar | 8 pm

THURSDAySTANGO NIGHT Casa Blanca Cafeacute | 6 pm

BOOM BOX Soul Bar | 8 pm

SOUP SUDS amp CONvERSATIONS The Foxrsquos Lair | 6 pm

KARAOKE Coyotersquos | 8 pm$5 after 9 pm

FRIDAySlIvE JAzz FRIDAy The Partridge Inn | 10 pm

JUlIANA FINCH Manuelrsquos Bread Cafeacute | 530 pm

COMEDy zONE KENNy SMITH amp JOHN BURTON Somewhere in Augusta | 8 pm $8

SIBlING STRING Joersquos Underground | 9 pm

OlD MAN CRAzy Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

JERRy SEINFElD James Brown Arena | 7 pm see the Daily Planner for more information

JAMIE JONES Joersquos Underground | 9 pm

MATT ACOSTA Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

I SEE STARS + STICK TO yOUR GUNS + OUR lAST NIGHT + MEMPHIS MAy FIRE + MAKE ME FAMOUS Sector 7G6 pm

MIKE RITCHIE amp JOJO WAlKER The Foxrsquos Lair | 8 pm

PAINTEDPOlOOzA Sky City 8 pm featuring Jerod Gay and Friends the Kooties Finster and Pocket the Moon

SHE amp SHE AND THE lAROXES The Playground | 8 pm

TX ClERGy Joes Underground | 9 pm

THE BURNING ANGElS Stillwater Taproom | 10 pm

KAySON lAyNE Country Club | 10 pm

TOyzz Wild Wing Cafeacutersquo 1030 pm

JANUARy BIRTHDAy BASH IN BlUE Club Argos | 1030 pm

TFS RAvE FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE Sector 7G | 8 pm The Fence Sitters with LinearNorth Polyphase and Number5


JOE OlDS BAND Coyotes8 pm

TONy WIllIAMS amp THE BlUES EXPRESS Surrey Tavern8 pm

JOyCETTE + DR BREAD = DANCE Soul Bar | 9 pm

JOHN KOlBECK Joersquos Underground | 930 pm

DEBUT OF DREDNECK Sky City | 10 pm

ROSS COPPlEy Country Club | 10 pm

THE lUNATICS Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

SABO AND MIKE Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

JOHN FISHER The Foxrsquos Lair 8 pm

BRANDON HOOKER DUO Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

MUSIC WEDNESDAyS JUlIE ClARK SHUBERT Manuelrsquos Bread Cafeacute | 530 pm

COMEDy zONE JOSH PHIllIPS Somewhere in Augusta | 800 pm $8

OPEN MIC NIGHT Sky City 8 pm

JEFF JOHNSTON Joersquos Underground | 9 pm

ROllIN IN THE HAy Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

JARED GAy The Foxrsquos Lair8 pm

DISCO HEll Soul Bar | 8 pm

JARED WADE Coyotes8 pm $5 after 9

THE ATOM BlONDES Joersquos Underground | 9 pm

REPO THE GENETIC OPERA THE TRIBUTE SHOW Sector 7G | 9 pm All ages presented By Misfit Theatre in ldquoSplattervisionrdquo

SIBlING STRING Stillwater Tap Room | 10 pm $4

FUNK yOU EP RElEASE PARTy Surrey Tavern10 pm

JARED ASHlEy Country Club | 10 pm

SHOTGUN OPERA + SID ARIAl The Playground Bar | 10 pm

COvER STORy Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

SHE-N-SHE The Foxrsquos Lair8 pm

DANGERMUFFIN Surrey Tavern | 8 pm

RANDy CARvER Joersquos Underground | 9 pm

GARy RAy Country Club 10 pm

STEREOTyPE Wild Wing Cafeacute | 1030 pm

All GET OUT + MAzES AND MONSTERS + DUTCH ANGlE + RADIO THE CAPTAIN Sky City | 10 pm

3 PIll MORNING Read more on page XX The Playground10 pm $5


DICKIE COX Manuelrsquos Bread Cafeacute | 530 pm

THOSE DARlINS + yOUNG GOODMAN BROWN Sky City 8 pm $8


80rsquos Night Sky City | 8 pm

IRISH PUB NIGHT WITH GAvIN WINSHIP Rose Hill Estate8 pm

FAlSE FlAG The Playground Bar | 10 pm

lERA lyNN + SHAUN PIAzzA BAND Sky City | 8 pm

THE COUNTRy ClUB 2834 Washington Road 7063641862COyOTErsquoS 2512 Peach Orchard Road 7065609245THE FOXrsquoS lAIR 349 Telfair St 7068285600 MANUElS BREAD CAFE 505 Railroad Ave North Augusta 8033801323METRO PUB amp COFFEEHOUSE 1054 Broad St 7067226468THE PlAyGROUND BAR 978 Broad St 7067242232ROSE HIll ESTATE 221 Greenville St NW Aiken 8036481181

SECTOR 7G 631 Ellis St 7064965900SKy CITy 1157 Broad St 7069451270SOUl BAR 984 Broad St 7067248880 SOMEWHERE IN AUGUSTA 2820 Washington Road 7067390002STIllWATER TAP ROOM 974 Broad St 7068269857SURREy TAvERN 471 Highland Ave 7067361221

WIlD WING CAFE 3035 Washington Road 7063649453Submit listings to eventsvergelivecom for inclusion in Nightlife

nightlifeTHRU FEB 4A SELECTIvE GUIDE TO NIGHTLIFE IN THE CSRA

THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27

JOHN KOLBECK JOYCETTE AND DR BREADSATURDAY JAN 21 JOyCETTE AND DR BREAD DANCE DANCE DANCE When DJs Joycette and Dr Bread combine their mixing prowess clubbers know it wonrsquot be just another night of mixed-up top 40rsquos hits From hip-hop chill and grime to moombahton techno and electro DJs Joycette and Dr Bread mix together the best underground club music normally only heard in international cities such as Paris or Los Angeles Soul Bar | 9 pm $3

SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28

The new album by Augusta transplanted musician Adam Sams Welcome to the Motion has all the passion and feeling that a young artist can channel Yet it does not have the choppy thrown-together style many fledgling musicians display in early work

Samsrsquo album is a tight-knit collection of personal songs He lets loose with acoustic abandon and puts his heart on his sleeve showing what he is made of ndash faith-filled beliefs which infuse his positive lyrics

Containing seven inspirational tracks Welcome to the Motion isnrsquot your run of the mill acoustic rock album full of woe-is-me self-conscious whining Instead Samsrsquo album brings out a wellspring of good feeling as he shows there are ways to move forward in life without wallowing in self-pity The pervasive positive message throughout the album especially on the title track is right out there in front making sure the fans know there is more to life than just waiting for it to pass you by

Welcome to the Motion begins with ldquoNameless Racerdquo and moves into ldquoForeignrdquo before getting into memorable inspirational tracks such as ldquoSmallerrdquo and ldquoWelcome to the Motionrdquo ldquoThis Old Houserdquo takes the rock back down a peg or two delving into a more early Dylan-esque style of music The album finishes up with ldquoMy Faith is in the Graverdquo and ldquoSurroundedrdquo

The music Sams creates could easily fit into the soundtrack of an independent movie which says a lot about his sound ndash its commerciality and overwhelming acoustic indie rock catchiness Catchy commercial emotional introspective ndash these qualities make Welcome to the Motion an excellently crafted masterpiece

REvIEW WElCOME TO THE MOTION - ADAM SAMS

the profiler is DINO lUll

I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT

for more info and more events

visit vergelivecom

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TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

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THOSE DARLINS

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KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN


MARION AN ASKDRKARP FACEBOOK FRIEND ASKShellipWHAT SHOUlD I EAT AFTER OPEN-HEART SURGERyThanks for asking this important question Marion First letrsquos clarify why a person has open-heart surgery The most common reason to have coronary artery bypass grafting is because of a diseased and blocked coronary artery This means that healthy arteries or veins are taken from another part of the body and used to go around (bypass) blocked heart arteries This relieves chest pain and reduces the risk of a heart attack For the sake of answering your question I am assuming that this is the reason you had your open-heart surgery and your surgery was not to correct a structural defect in your heart or to repair a heart valve damaged by an infection or another reason

When you talk about developing hardening of the arteries diseased or blocked arteries or high blood cholesterol lifestyle behavior becomes extremely important How did you live your life before the surgery Did you smoke Did you have a regular daily exercise routine Did you have your diabetes high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol under control with medications if necessary Did you eat high fat fried or high calorie foods It is true that the genes you inherited from your parents can influence whether you develop heart disease or diabetes as an adult However today we know that how you live your life is more important than your genetic risk this is especially true since there are medications around that can effectively help control blood pressure cholesterol and diabetes Nowadays it is a CHOICE that you make to either lower your risk of heart disease or not

The fact is If your will is strong enough to change your life after a heart attack or bypass surgery you can lead a long healthy and happy life But if you choose not to make important changes then you are putting yourself at greatly increased risk of further disease You know Marion there are many people in the world who have diseases and conditions that are beyond their ability to affect Diabetes obesity high blood pressure heart disease stroke lung cancer ndash these are diseases in which voluntary CHOICES become very important but you have to make the right choices

So there are some important things you must do after open heart surgery such as getting your blood pressure blood cholesterol and diabetes under control not smoking and increasing your physical activity If I were in your situation I would enroll in a cardiac rehabilitation program and consider a lifelong maintenance program especially if you are having difficulty making the important lifestyle changes that you need to make Speak to your physician about this

While you are enrolled in the cardiac rehabilitation program you need to have consults with a registered dietitian who will help you and your family figure out the types of foods which are both healthy and ones that you and your family LIKE No sense telling you about foods you wonrsquot eat is there However you and your family will need to make an effort to develop tastes for healthier foods that is not the dietitianrsquos job Notice I talk about your family not just about you You live and eat with your family and if you have had open heart surgery I am willing to bet you that your children are at risk for this as they get older Heart disease must be approached as a family matter

I would say that the No 1 thing about eating after open-heart surgery is choosing lower fat calorie salt and sugar foods It means forgetting about soft drinks hamburger joints fried chicken places etc It also means that you will not necessarily be eating less food just different food It is amazing how much you can actually eat if you choose the right foods

You need to eat fruits and veggies The fruits need to be fresh fruit and the veggies need to be steamed or microwaved not boiled or fried and they need to be seasoned with herbs and spices not fatback bacon butter or salt Avoid high saturated fat cheeses and milk (skim milk is preferred) whole eggs (use egg substitutes) high fat meats such as chopped meat (choose lean ground meat) chicken wings (eat baked chicken with the skin removed) and high fat luncheon meats When you want to eat fast food go to Subway instead of a burger joint and order the healthy subs on the menu Cut down on eating high salty snacks (which are usually high in fat and calories too)

You need to eat foods that are rich in fiber and whole grains such as red beans black beans pinto beans and whole grain breads and cereals

So the no-nonsense nutrition advice today is this you can lower your risk of having more blocked arteries more open heart surgery or a heart attack or stroke or diabetes or high blood pressure by the CHOICES you make So CHOOSE not to smoke CHOOSE to take your blood pressure and

cholesterol medications as directed by your physician CHOOSE to get into a maintenance cardiac rehabilitation program CHOOSE to lose weight and CHOOSE to eat healthier foods You will feel alive less fearful of the future and you will increase your chances of living a long happy and healthy life

Ask Dr Karp focuses on food diet and nutrition Dr Warren Karp is a professor emeritus at Georgia Health Sciences University If you have a

question you would like answered in this column email him at DrKarpvergelivecom or visit his Facebook page FACEBOOKCOMASKDRKARP

or website at SITESGOOGlECOMSITEDRKARPvERGE

ask dr karpNO-NONSENSE NUTRITION ADvICE


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Annual subscriptions are available for the best of Sunday crosswords from the last 50 years 1-888-7-ACROSS Share tips NyTIMESCOMWORDPlAy

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JAN 18look for our outdoor boxes

or find your copy atPublix | EarthFare

Kroger | Bi-loand more than

150 locations in the CSRA

Edited by Will Shortz | by Jim Hilger | No 1215

puzzle

NOTE Parts of 15 answers in this puzzle are missing in a manner for you to discover

ACROSS 1 Companyrsquos numero

uno 7 Bit of dance attire

for Fred Astaire10 Elite14 Toyota sedan15 Recipient of three

consecutive Hart Trophies

16 About17 Arsenal so to

speak19 Opening word of

many an Italian letter

20 Kind of coach Abbr

21 Reveled in23 Bypass26 Bitter and sweet28 Key ___29 amp 30 They started

in 196934 Some shot targets36 User of night vision37 One-named pop

star38 Oil source39 Midnight to

4 am at sea41 In the 40s42 Whups44 Debt doc45 Harriet Beecher

Stowe novel46 ___ verte (green

earth pigment)47 Early 26th-century

year

48 Certain joint49 Wrigley product51 Certain gifts in

ldquoThe 12 Days of Christmasrdquo

53 Trademarked sanitary wipes

56 Word with belt or tape

58 Michigan college59 Boom-causing

perhaps64 Fabulist65 ___-pitch66 What Cowboy

legend Tom Landry sported

67 Often-flooded locale

68 Hit a low point69 Starfish or sea

cucumber eg

DOWN 1 Writing in a box 2 Many a Monopoly

property Abbr 3 Pile 4 Following ___ 5 Like the origin

of the names for some days of the week

6 Pantry problem 7 ___ polloi 8 Check 9 Nottinghamrsquos river10 Dish often served

in a shell11 ldquoMy wordrdquo12 To be at the

Louvre13 Way less traveled

18 Capital whose name comes from an Algonquin word for ldquoto traderdquo

22 Jump on a stage23 Drug drawback24 1958 hit that

won the first-ever Grammy for Song of the Year

25 Rehab candidate27 Like the highest

high29 Disseminates31 Fictional plantation

owner32 Kowtows say33 One way to ride a

horse35 Port alternative37 Feng ___40 Overindulge43 Words after count

or let47 ldquoStar Trekrdquo

helmsman50 Painterrsquos

preparation51 ldquoCheck it outrdquo52 Lyric poem53 Tire part54 ldquoThe South-Sea

Houserdquo essayist55 No friend of the

bootlegger57 ldquoCarmina Buranardquo

composer60 What a big hand

often grabs61 Make a little

mistake62 Source of heat63 Brandy cocktail

The massive doors whoosh open and I am blasted with enough air to inflate a Macyrsquos balloon The death grip my hairspray had on my bangs is released Shoving them out of my eyes I grab the first shopping cart in a row and tug at it It remains locked in a love embrace with 13 other carts I put my foot to the other carts and tug at the first It wrenches free to the sound of my heel breaking off my shoe

I wobble to the left and the cart wobbles to the right We wobble to the produce section narrowly missing a cardboard display of instant hot chocolate and a 400-pound man on a shopping scooter I reach for a tasty looking head of lettuce and the automatic watering system soaks my right arm Sigh I didnrsquot want salad anyway I only buy it so other people in the store think I am healthy I skip the produce section and head for the part of the store that has the yummy food

A family reunion of long lost relatives has broken out in front of the meat counter Fifteen people round and they are blocking the hamburger meat How badly do I want hamburgers They erupt into boisterous laughter so loud car alarms in the parking lot sound I really like hamburgers I wade in pressing between two women whose upper arms have more meat than the counter behind them Tactical error I am crushed between them as they hug I wriggle free and leap for the ground beef scrambling through the press of bodies and narrowly avoiding death by asphyxiation

Gasping for air I press on to the frozen foodsbeer section

and stock up on pizzas and cases of Michelob Ultra to compensate for the lettuce I am not buying I am health conscious like that A well-to-do-woman in sparkling ballet slippers and matching hat looks over the contents in my cart and sneers Her cart is full of tofu She might know how to land a doctor but she doesnrsquot know much about eating tasty foods (or shoes) I smirk at her

I wobble to the check out An aging man in khaki shorts a polo shirt and a cowboy hat watches me as I use the self-scan

ldquoYou gonna drink all that beerrdquo he asks me

ldquoIrsquom not buying it to look at it sirrdquo I retort

He chuckles He has no teeth and his sweat smells of malt liquor

ldquoCan I come over and help you drink itrdquo he leers at me greasily

ldquoOnly if you can talk my husband out of his sharerdquo

He vanishes

$400 and my left arm later I deposit the groceries in my car and drive home Once there I fling myself in the floor and weep Now I have to put the groceries away

NORA BlITHE is the author of Door In Face a humor blog about all things that lay you flat Read more at DOORINFACECOM

life face firstNEGOTIATING ONE CALAMITY AT A TIME

AT THE MARKETldquoNoooooooooooordquo I shriek I fling myself on the floor and flop around like a suffocating fish The cause of my grief The refrigerator is empty and I have to go to the grocery store

ldquoWhy Whyrdquo I sob like Nancy Kerrigan I rock back and forth to comfort myself It doesnrsquot help When the dish towel can hold no more tears I pull myself up by my strappy heels arm myself with my purse and foray to the jungle to procure food for my family

A PERSONAl CHAllENGE FROM A GIRlS ON THE RUN vOlUNTEER ldquoThis year Irsquom going to turn over a new leafrdquo

This phrase is so easy to say on New Yearrsquos Day But what happens days weeks or a few months after that one well-intentioned day

Let me throw out a plan of action that will change your life ndash while also changing anotherrsquos someone who doesnrsquot realize the long-term effect you can have on her life Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run coaches are usually more amazed by the change in their lives that they cannot believe the equally amazing impact it has on the girls

As a coach for 10 weeks twice a week you will gain the girlsrsquo trust as you create a fun and uplifting atmosphere that inspires the girls to enjoy running In the end you will help build the girlsrsquo self-esteem by educating through each planned lesson which works to inspire them to live healthy lives

Girls on the Run of the CSRA is looking for coaches for the spring season We need female head coaches and male assistant coaches especially for the Boys and Girls Club locations Training for new coaches will be held on Feb 11 and the season begins the following week and runs through the first week in May A 5K Celebration Run will be held on May 5 For more information email Stephany Futch White at girlsontherunofthecsrayahoocom

by HEATHER RANKIN

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THURSDAY JAN 26

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TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

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by AlISON RICHTER






































feeding the masses

good food on-the-go

mobile restaurant































BOyANDABRIDEvIRBCOM

















































































ONGOING

DAIly


JAN 18 TO FEB 4













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THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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34 35 36 37

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42 43 44 45

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49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69































feeding the masses

good food on-the-go

mobile restaurant































BOyANDABRIDEvIRBCOM

















































































ONGOING

DAIly


JAN 18 TO FEB 4













WEDNESDAY

118


THURSDAY

119

FRIDAY

120

SATURDAY

121











































SATURDAY

121

SUNDAY

122









the daily planner


vergelivecom

MONDAY

123

WEDNESDAY

125THURSDAY

126

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FRIDAY

127

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SUNDAY

129MONDAY

130

























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the daily planner





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SATURDAY

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ART
























































































THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69

























BOyANDABRIDEvIRBCOM

















































































ONGOING

DAIly


JAN 18 TO FEB 4













WEDNESDAY

118


THURSDAY

119

FRIDAY

120

SATURDAY

121











































SATURDAY

121

SUNDAY

122









the daily planner


vergelivecom

MONDAY

123

WEDNESDAY

125THURSDAY

126

TUESDAY

124

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127

SATURDAY

128

SUNDAY

129MONDAY

130

























TUESDAY

131






the daily planner





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ART
























































































THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69




























































ONGOING

DAIly


JAN 18 TO FEB 4













WEDNESDAY

118


THURSDAY

119

FRIDAY

120

SATURDAY

121











































SATURDAY

121

SUNDAY

122









the daily planner


vergelivecom

MONDAY

123

WEDNESDAY

125THURSDAY

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TUESDAY

124

FRIDAY

127

SATURDAY

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SUNDAY

129MONDAY

130

























TUESDAY

131






the daily planner





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THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69













































SATURDAY

121

SUNDAY

122









the daily planner


vergelivecom

MONDAY

123

WEDNESDAY

125THURSDAY

126

TUESDAY

124

FRIDAY

127

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128

SUNDAY

129MONDAY

130

























TUESDAY

131






the daily planner





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22

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THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69



























TUESDAY

131






the daily planner





THURSDAY

22

FRIDAY

23

SATURDAY

24


































WORKING SOUTH



SATURDAY

24




ONGOING

ART
























































































THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69




































WORKING SOUTH



SATURDAY

24




ONGOING

ART
























































































THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69























































































THURSDAY JAN 19

WEDNESDAY JAN 18

SATURDAY JAN 21

FRIDAY JAN 20

WEDNESDAY JAN 25

FIND THE vENUE

SIBLING STRING

FRIDAY JAN 27


SUNDAY JAN 22

SATURDAY JAN 28








I SEE STARS

THURSDAY JAN 26

JULIE CLARK SHUBERT


visit vergelivecom

TFS RAvE

TUESDAY JAN 24

MONDAY JAN 30

TUESDAY JAN 31

WEDNESDAY FEB 1

THOSE DARLINS

FRIDAY FEB 3

KARAOKE AND GAMES

SATURDAY FEB 4

LERA LYNN

























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69



























puzzle
















year










cucumber eg

































He vanishes












by HEATHER RANKIN

a parting shot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57

58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66

67 68 69



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