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OFFICIAL SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSORS February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 3 page 4 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019 Mrs. G.H., my 10th History Month. As New York Rep. Yvonne Clarke once grade English teacher, said, “Black history is American history.” This statement Readership & once said that Febru- was a revleation to me, even though it shouldn’t have been. ary is the worst month As a white woman growing up in a rural area, I’d never Distribution of the year. Both her even had to think about Black history. And that was a real parents, three of four shame, especially since I considered myself open-minded Area grandparents, and a and well-read. beloved uncle had all East Point died during the short- So in the years since I left home, I’ve had a lot of catching Hapeville est, coldest, bleakest up to do, and a lot of self-education to add to the okay-but- month of the year. still-lacking formal education I had. Now I look forward to College Park every February and all the Black History Month exhibits Union City “I mean, February doesn’t even have any holidays to and events. My thinking has shifted from not even con- break up the monotony,” she explained. “It’s just grief on sidering Black history, to Black History Month, and more Fairburn top of grief, all month long.” Then she caught herself and recently to Black History Month all year long (a trending Palmetto changed the subject. “All right—uhh, turn to page 206. hashtag that I hope keeps on trending). Today, we’re discussing Edgar Allan Poe.” Chattahoochee Hills I know I say this every month, but I’m delighted with Tyrone At the time, I didn’t the job our staffers have done for this February issue. I Fayetteville understand what Mrs. wouldn’t say it if it weren’t true. I’m also proud to feature G.H. meant. Not many Annie Greene’s artwork on our cover. Her current exhibit Peachtree City 15-year-olds can. runs through late March at Artisans on the Square Gallery Newnan Thirty years later, in Greenville. (See the cover art section below for more though, I think of her info, as well as this month’s State of the Art for an inter- Sharpsburg anti-February stance view with Greene and details on her amazing work.) Senoia and nod in solidarity. Moreland February also means we’re getting ready to bring you our For me, this January second annual Art Issue, in early March. Last year’s Art Grantville seemed to last 847 Issue was so much fun to put together, especially since Luthersville days, and I thought it might never end. So I’m glad to greet our coverage area is blessed with so many talented artists. February and its brief (if gray and cold) 28 days. It has to If you know of a professional artist whose name and info Hogansville be better than the ten-year-long slog that January feels like. should be in our Art Issue, drop me a line and let me know. Greenville

February may be short, but it’s packed with interesting Until next month, take care—and thank you, as always, for LaGrange holidays and events. There’s Groundhog Day and the reading 85 South. Pine Mountain Super Bowl. There’s Valentine’s Day, which means candy. Warm Springs There’s Feb. 15, which means 75% off of candy. There’s Presidents’ Day, which means a federal holiday and gets West Point short shrift in our collective imagination. Facebook.com/85 South Magazine But, most exciting for me, February means Black History Rachael S. Williams www.85southonline.com Month. You read that correctly: I’m excited about Black [email protected] February Cover Art: Annie Greene 85 South on Social Media Annie Lucille Greene 85 South Magazine wants to hear from its readers. Make sure has been drawing to follow us on social media so you don’t miss out on anything pictures about her life throughout the month. With the help of social media, we regularly and times for over half a century. A natural artistic ask readers questions about living in the 85 South community. We talent led to a career want your feedback and opinions . teaching art for 35 years in LaGrange, Georgia, We want to hear from you —and see you! Post a photo on where she still lives. Facebook or Instagram of yourself reading the current issue of 85 After attending Spelman South, and you might just get featured in the next issue. Be sure to College, Greene earned tag us in your picture! her undergraduate degree at Albany State (Ga.) University and her mas- ters in art education from Facebook.com/85southmagazine New York University. Talented in many artistic genres, Greene became famous for her paintings in yarn, which tell fasci- nating stories from her life and the lives of others. Her latest show is also the title facilities, schools, bathrooms, water fountains, hotels, restau- Instagram @85southmagazine of her new book, What Color is Water? Growing up Black rants, transportation and entertainment. The stories are told in a Segregated South, and the exhibit runs through Mar. in colorful yarn paintings with touches of humor, so they are 30 at Artisans on the Square Gallery in Greenville, GA. not depressing but leave us grateful that the stories are of times gone by. The exhibit also includes Greene’s first book, What Color is Water? reminds us of inequities many would Georgia Farm Life in the ‘40’s, along with 37 yarn paintings like to forget: racial segregation of all public and private which have not been exhibited in several years. February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com 85 outh pager. 5 Publisher Publishing South Inc. Editor Emeritus Dawn Waltuck Editor Out Follow us on Twitter at Rachael S. Williams www.twitter.com/85southandabout Design & Layout Editor AboutFebruary 2019 Volume 16, Issue 2 Cole Beatenbough & Contributors & Feature Writers Charles Arnold 85 SOUTH PUBLISHING INFORMATION Sharon Boorstin A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR / MEET THE STAFF Barbara Jean Bruin Betsy Dillon COVER FEATURE Jenny Enderlin 8 Food for the Soul Janet Flanigan 10 Cakes, Desserts and Pastries - OH MY! LaKeisha Fleming 28 Valentine Favorite Finds John W. Harris 31 Meet W. T. Edmondson Jonathan W. Hickman Deke Lloyd Jackie Lloyd FOOD & BEVERAGE 6 Small Bites Mary Lou Luther Munira Fidahussein 8 About Dining Pierre Millet 10 Dining Out Ashley Grizzle Soeder 12 About Beverages Patrick Terrail Nick Vlachos ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Photography 19 Live Entertainment Sta 20 Talk About Town Advertising Sales & Distribution 22 About Art René Hunt 23 State of the Art Vahib Batias 24 About the Movies Karen Wingard Cover Design 25 In Production Cole Beatenbough 25 eatre Productions 27 Open for Business Copyright notice: “85 South, Out & About,” copyright 2019, is an ocial publication of 34 Out & About Atlanta Publishing South Inc., all copyright provisions and stipulations apply. Opinions expressed herein are those of the writing sta STYLE & HEALTH of the individual authors and do not necessarily reect the views of the publishers 16 Beauty Buzz . . . or editors. 18 Clotheslines Letters & submissions: “85 South, Out & About” accepts letters and article submissions via Email and USPS. Send OUR COLUMNISTS letters and questions to 85 South -- Editor, 14 Turn the Page POB 207, Hogansville GA 30230; [email protected]. Submit articles 26 About Parenthood by mail, SASE, or you may Email the Editor directly at 30 Savvy Senior [email protected]. Editors reserve the right to request a rewrite or edit submissions for style, content, topic, and WHAT’S HAPPENING! length. Advertising information OUTTAKES 770-310-0715 www.85southonline.com page 6 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019 Sma Bites

You will want to plan ahead for benefitingCircles of Troup County. Visit Ale House, Nashville); Chef Steven aroma alone in the restaurant will make Valentine's day. We definitely suggest www.jsloflagrange.com or call 706-980- Satterfield (Miller-Union, Atlanta); Chef/ you hungry! The Smokehouse Sandwich you do not wait till the last minute to make 9646 for more information. Pitmaster Rodney Scott (Scott’s BBQ, is wonderful, as is their Brunswick stew a reservation; it is the busiest day of the As of Mar. 15, Mighty Joe’s Pizza Charleston, SC); and Chef Rob McDaniel and their fried pickles. Stop by or carry year for restaurants other than mother’s day. will be changing owners. Karvelas Pizza (SpringHouse, Alexander City, AL). some home. (Note: Dunc’s is closed on We have picked a few place we like Company in Hogansville has purchased Other exciting Sip & Savor Spring Mondays.) for this occasion; The Farm house at Mighty Joe’s and will reopen the venue 2019 events include the Bloom Master Feb. 1 marks the ribbon-cutting Serenbee is offering a four course menu as under the Karvelas name after some Class series (Mar. 29, locations through the ceremony for the new Chipotle on well as oysters at the bar for $95.00. freshening of the venue, located just off of resort) and interactive culinary/beverage Bullsboro Dr. There are a lot of Chipotle The Brickhouse in LaGrange has a Lafayette Square. event Sip & Savor on the Lake (Mar. fans in the area, and this new location is a three course menu for two for $50. Looking for a place to celebrate 29, 7-9pm) including live music and an welcome addition to the Newnan dining Callaway Lodge in Pine Mountain Valentine’s Day? Most restaurants around auction to benefit the Ida Cason Callaway scene. treat yourself and your significant other Lafayette Square will have special menus, Foundation. Mar. 30 brings us the crowd Poké City Hawaiian Bowl is now to a romantic getaway with Callaway’s including Brickhouse Grill and C’Sons. favorite Waffle House Showdown from open in Ashley Park. If you haven’t yet special Valentine’s Package. Available on The new Oyster House location is 11:30am-1:30pm, followed by Tastings been, it’s a place where customers create Valentine’s Day as well as the weekend now open at 25 Patillo Rd. (the former Mi under the Big Top starting at 2pm in the their own poké bowls (a Hawaiian cuisine before and after, the package includes Casa location, next to IHOP) and doing an FSU Flying High Circus Tent. favorite), poké burritos, açai bowls, and overnight accommodations, dinner for two impressive amount of business. We visited Sip & Savor wraps up on Mar. 31 with other dishes. The food is fresh, and Poké at the renown Gardens Restaurant, turn on their second night, and the place was the Longleaf Brunch from 11am-2pm City (part of an Atlanta-area chain) offers down service with truffles, and Callaway packed with a long line of people waiting in the Gardens Restaurant, featuring a healthy meal at a reasonable price. For Gardens Admission. outside. The food is just as good as at the a scrumptious showcase put on by the more info, visit www.gopokecity.com. February 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 - Gather original Pine Mountain location (same Callaway culinary team. This Sunday We recently had lunch at Art & Jake’s with your loved one over a mouthwatering menu), and the service is excellent. The brunch treat also features an all-you-can- (510 Newnan Crossing Bypass) for the first dinner at Callaway’s renown Gardens new Oyster House is currently open only eat gourmet buffet with a champagne bar, time since the change in management. The Restaurant. Enjoy Chef Chris Smith’s for dinner; check their Facebook page for a Bloody Mary bar, and wine/beer-spirits new menu is great, and they offer a wide delightful Pre Fixe menu alongside awe- frequent updates. If you like seafood and tastings. variety of beers—rarely have we seen such inspiring beauty of the Gardens in all of oysters, this is the place to eat. Last year’s Sip & Savor Spring was an array of choices around here. The service their Winter splendor. Make it a getaway We’d also like to mention that Yama tremendous fun. We’re excited about this is excellent and very caring, and you come with an overnight Valentine’s Romance (111 Main St.) is under new management. year’s event, and hope to see you there. For out feeling good. Art & Jake’s is a great Package. https://www.callawaygardens. The new menu and food are great, and we more information and to purchase tickets, place for lunch or just to sit at the bar and com/dining/special-dining-events/ look forward to stopping by again very visit www.sipandsavorspring.com. watch sports. Note most restaurant will have special soon. La Hacienda (941 Bullsboro Dr.) has packages for Valentine, call your favorite From College Park… recently changed their menu and remains venue and ask them what they have to offer. From Pine Mountain… The Pink Tea Cup Villa (1583 one of the best Mexican restaurants in From LaGrange… The quintessential spring culinary Virginia Ave.; 470-428-3662) will be Newnan. From the presentation to the The Junior Service League of celebration, Sip & Savor Spring, takes opening soon in the old location of the Pig service, it’s is always a delight to dine here. LaGrange will host their 2nd Annual place Mar. 28-31 at Callaway Resort & the Pint. This restaurant has locations Try the steak Tacos al Pastor, our editor’s Taste of The Town event on Mar. 23 from & Gardens. The event dates have been in New York and Miami. It’s known for current favorite. 5-10pm at Overlook Plaza (308 Main St.). moved back this year to take advantage of Southern comfort food, and we look JSL is partnering with 25+ local restaurants spring weather and projected peak azalea forward to dining there soon. Do you have local restaurant or and food vendors to present an evening of blooming time throughout the resort. food event news to share with culinary sampling. No tickets needed! Each This year’s star-studded James From Newnan… Small Bites? Send the details to us vendor will feature their own menu and will Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen (98 Jackson at [email protected] or handle cash and card transactions at their Tour Dinner brings us one of the St.) is about six months old, and we [email protected] (deadline is individual tent/food truck. Admission is South’s most impressive line-up of apologize for not having reported sooner the 20th of each month). free; however, a monetary donation will be culinary talent. Appearing this year are on their excellent BBQ. All their meat is encouraged at the entrance, with proceeds Chef Maneet Chauhan (Chauhan’s smoked fresh daily on pecan wood. The February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 7 page 8 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

About Dining By Janet Flanigan

Annie Laura's Mother's Kitchen This Is It Walters

About Dining: Food for the fried or smothered chicken, pork barbecue, food and southern-style establishments. home-style Mac n Cheese and you’ll forget Soul ribs, chops and more; chitterlings (also Naturally, when writing about any style any wait and start planning your return spelled chitlins), ham hocks, pork necks of cuisine, it is impossible to include visit! 6814 Georgia Hwy. 85, Riverdale, GA Soul food is one of the most recognized and different types of fish and shrimp. every restaurant but we tried to include a 30274; 770-907-1050. and popular culinary styles in American Common side dishes include greens sampling of popular spots throughout our For one of the area’s most extensive cooking. But often, people use soul food (cabbage, collards, mustard, turnip), readership area. soul food menus, it’s hard to beat This Is and southern food interchangeably, but candied yams, black-eyed peas, fried okra, One of the area’s most beloved soul It Barbecue, Soul & Seafood. This very the origination of both types of food while rice and macaroni and cheese. No soul food food restaurants is the iconic Mother’s popular, multi-unit restaurant was begun similar, are distinctive. meal would be complete without cornbread Kitchen in downtown Newnan. Mother’s by the Anthony family in 1983, but their and hot sauce. Desserts such as banana is a hidden gem, with its unmarked entrance extensive restaurant experience dates back History of Southern and Soul pudding, pound cake, peach cobbler and located down an alley off of East Broad some 60 years. Cooking sweet potato pie are standards. Street downtown. Step through the screen Today, This Is It has 11 locations, Recipes for both southern and soul door is like stepping back in time, when including two franchise stores in the food can be traced back to pre-slavery Soul Food in the White House everyone knew one another and you are greater metro Atlanta area. Their website times in America as each were influenced The term soul food came on the scene treated like a friend. suggests they “aim to show God’s goodness by African, Native American and European in the 1940s and became more prominent When you walk into Mother’s, you feel by serving the community, employees, foodways. The more modern iterations during the Civil Rights era of the 1960s a bit like family. Each day, Mother serves customers and partners with love, humility of southern and soul food originated and 1970s. However, soul food has had a up her excellent fried chicken, but her pork and kindness.” Their extensive menu within the impoverished white and black prominent place in American cuisine as chops, meat loaf and other entrees are top includes all kinds of chicken, wings, populations of the South. Both styles share far back as George Washington’s White sellers. Her greens are some of the best seafood, ribs, barbecue and soul food many of the same cooking techniques House. George and Martha Washington you’ll ever have, especially topped with classics such as chitterlings, salmon with (frying meats, utilizing all cuts of the are said to have replaced their white (optional) chopped onions and tomatoes. Sassy Rice and more. Sassy Rice is rice, animal, use of inexpensive produce and chef with a black one, much preferring Macaroni and cheese, butter beans, black combined with a variety of chopped grains) but soul food expert Adrian Miller, his cooking. Many other early American eye peas and other staples are available on vegetables and seasonings. This Is It! has author of Soul Food: The Surprising Story presidents also preferred black chefs, as the side. In addition, Mother usually has a locations in Fayetteville, Camp Creek of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a French cooking was all the rage and Creole scripture of the day written on the counter, Parkway and a to-go store in Riverdale. Time, explained the differences in an article chefs from Louisiana, Mississippi and and she often offers a personal blessing to Details and locations at www.thisisitbbq. in Epicurious magazine. “Soul food tends Alabama brought a French influence with customers. You will leave, feeling well fed com. to be more intense (than southern food) in their American style. President Lyndon B. in both body and soul. 33½ E. Broad St., Walter’s Original Soulfood Café in terms of flavors and seasoning. It’s going Johnson famously had a close relationship Newnan, GA 30263; 770-683-3033. Union City is a family-owned place on to have more fat; it’s going to be sweeter, with his White House chef Zephyr White, Annie Laura’s Kitchen Soul Food Flat Shoals Road. They also offer many spicier, [and/or] saltier.” A perfect example who was black; Johnson even asked Chef Restaurant in Riverdale has a very faithful traditional soul food favorite dishes such is Nashville hot chicken, a really super- White to attend his signing of several civil following for their true soul food. Their as oxtails and many customers return again spicy version of fried chicken. rights laws. menu is complete with almost any favorite and again for the black eye peas, collards Soul food, historically known as a food Today, many soul food restaurants soul food dish, including pig’s feet and and mac and cheese. But many guests of the deep south of Georgia, Alabama, incorporate healthier foods. While the oxtail, which is served as a Sunday special. return to Walter’s not just for the good Mississippi, came to prominence with Obamas were in the White House, Mrs. Annie Laura’s also has daily specials food, but because of the friendly owners, African Americans’ Great Migration north Obama suggested substituting things such such as Turkey and Dressing with Gravy, Mr. Walter and Ms. Lucille. They are said after the Civil War. As with any immigrant as Bread Crumb Baked Chicken instead Simmered Neck Bones, Gravy Smothered to serve a bit of kindness with their food. group, migrating American blacks wanted of fried chicken, kale salad with tahini Liver, Pork Chop, Cubed Steak and Jumbo Talk about soul food! 4641 Flat Shoals Rd., to recreate a taste and feel of “home” dressing instead of cooked collards and Smothered Wings. Catfish (another soul Union City, GA 30291; 770-703-4261. through their cooking. Panko Crusted Baked Pork Chops with food classic) comes in a basket, as do fried While many of these same dishes can Pineapple Salsa instead of Smothered Pork pork chops, wings or chicken tenders. One be found at country and Southern-style Soul on the Menu Chops. But let’s face it, there is nothing as common observation is that when you restaurants throughout our area and the Soul food restaurants began opening as good as the real thing! come to Annie Laura’s, come prepared to south as a whole, soul food places offer that black-owned businesses and traditionally wait. This is one popular place and you just extra dash of something…spice, history, served as community gathering places as Getting Soulful Locally have to wait your turn, but line moves fairly community and love—a special seasoning well as dining establishments. According Here on the southern side of Atlanta, quickly. But one bite of their cornbread that comes from deep within the soul. to Miller, typical soul food dishes include we are very lucky to have excellent soul dressing with rich gravy, peach cobbler and February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 9

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Dining Out By B.J. Bruin

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Cakes, Desserts & Pastries— diehard cannoli fan, and hers are as good as with it once she realized she could create OH MY! the ones my grandmother made!) sculpted cakes. Her first creation was a By B.J. Bruin But it’s not just sweets that are cake in the shape of the famous cartoon Debbie’s claim to fame. Her casseroles are clownfish Nemo (from Finding Nemo) for Baking is science, yeast is chemistry the stuff of local legend. A few casserole her niece’s birthday. Her new artistic and and the breaking of bread is divine. The selections are poppy seed chicken, beef business calling took shape from there. oldest oven dates back to the Croatians lasagna, chicken tetrazzini, baked ziti, When asked why she doesn’t create 6500 years ago. Ancient Egyptians used King Ranch chicken, pot pie and breakfast non-edible sculptures, Bonne replies that yeast to brew beer and bake bread. In the casseroles. Her sandwich menu includes “edible creations include all of the senses. Roman Empire, a pastillarium was a highly turkey & cheddar, ham & Swiss, roast beef Unlike clay, I can eat it. It’s the jackpot regarded pastry cook. And ancient Rome & Provolone, turkey & ham with cheddar for me.” For her, the most difficult yet was also the home of the first baker’s guild, and a great selection of fresh wraps. rewarding projects “are the ones where I founded in 168 B.C. can’t readily find information and have to There’s something very comforting Bolton’s Bakery Mexican Reposteria! Walk in and you’re rely on my intuition.” about the smell of fresh-baked cookies, and 13 East Broad St., Newnan greeted with a pastry case full of concha, Her favorite challenging cakes so far something magical in a unicorn cake. Then 678-683-6680 pan de muerto, cuernos, oreja, lima, novias, have been a life-sized “Genie in a Bottle” there’s fondant—but I digress. 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Lots of cookies, pies, brownies, cheese straws other choices include tortas, sincronizada, cinnamon rolls, scones and donuts. Come alambres, enchiladas and more. With such in and enjoy one of their famous fried pies. great food and such helpful, friendly staff, Cakes include red velvet, lemon, caramel, this is the place to ven a comer! Key lime, carrot, Italian cream, German chocolate and pound cake. Bolton’s Beautifully Baked by Bonne specializes in shaped custom cakes, too. Newnan & surrounding area Great American Cookies Cakes by Debbie If you’re looking for a wedding cake a www.beautifullybakedbybonne.com 314-A Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan 103 Ridley Ave., LaGrange special as your special day, Bolton Bakery [email protected] 770-254-0180 706-668-5540 will create your vision. Their website photo Facebook: @Beautifullybakedbybonne Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm Facebook: @cakesbydebbie1 gallery holds examples of past custom Bonne Boyd Bedingfield designs art Facebook @GACNEWNAN Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 9am-12pm (closed cakes, just to give you an idea of their cakes with your specific vision in mind… This is the home of the Original Cookie Sun) delicious talent and passion. and when I say art cakes, I do mean ART. Cake. Order a themed cookie cake for Debbie Barronton is a gifted pastry Where Michelangelo mastered marble, birthday parties, holidays, special events or chef. Even with the honor of having had her Taco Criss Bakery Bonne masters fondant. just because. 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About Beverages By Charles Arnold

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MUST-KNOW BREW NEWS… • QuietTuning technology incorporates state-of-the-art triple door sealing, In West Point and LaGrange, acoustic laminated windows and suspension tuning to reduce outside noise Chattabrewchee Southern Brew House and create an intimate, peaceful drive. and Beacon Brewing Company team up Feb. 13 &14 for separate Valentine’s Day • Bose® premium audio is available to help you create an unparalleled multi-course beer dinners featuring craft entertainment experience that is perfect for the open road. brews from both breweries. On Feb. 13 at 7pm, Chattabrewchee’s 4th St. venue in West Point offers a “small plates” dinner with five brews. On Feb. 14 at 6:30pm, Beacon Brewing offers three of their brews and three from West Point at a full-course beer dinner in their brewery at 700 Lincoln St. in LaGrange. Seating is limited, so RSVP is required. See www. beacon.beer and www.chattabrewchee.com for your reservation. An additional note: Four Chattabrewchee brews are being poured 695 BULLSBORO DRIVE for the first time in Atlanta this month. The Located Off I-85 South, Exit 47-Newnan Georgia Beer Garden at 420 Edgewood Ave. invited the Brew House to participate in a program featuring Georgia-made beers SouthTowne.com • 770-253-3131 from all state breweries. page 14 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

By B.A. Dillon Healthcare:Left, Getting Right, to the total control Centerof the healthcare system. not completely repeal the Affordable according to Business Insider. Most Heart of the matter Moderate Democrats believe the Care Act. They have also voted Republican candidates running in the Healthcare has risen to the expense is too high and unnecessary against Senator Mitch McConnell’s 2018 midterm elections focused on forefront of political issues since Bill citing latest census data. About Better Care Reconciliation Act that reforming the current law rather than Clinton took office in January 1993. 49% of American citizens obtain made its way to the senate floor in repealing the law completely. This This was the first time a candidate their healthcare benefits through an 2018. Moderate Republicans support may be a starting point. Rather than campaigned on the idea of universal employer, 7% through some type of reforming the current healthcare repeal the current law in its entirety, healthcare. Providing health insurance group co-op, 14% through Medicare, system by focusing on the rising cost lawmakers may need to examine what’s to all Americans became a hot button and 21% via Medicaid. of prescription medicine and insist on broken and work from there. issue when President Obama and the Generally, Democrats state more protecting those covered by Medicaid. Meanwhile … Democrats passed the Affordable Care regulations are needed to manage our Moderate Republicans also did not The average annual health Act in 2010. healthcare system. They believe the support McConnell’s Better Care Act insurance premium for a family of four During the last election cycle, federal government should develop as it included a $700 billion cut to in the United States is $18,764. healthcare was debated ad nauseam by regulations to manage the rising cost of Medicaid. Republican voters state their If health care benefits are provided both political parties as healthcare was surgery, hospital stays, required labs, party has yet to present or provide one by the workplace, that same family’s a top issue for midterm voters. For this and prescription medicine. clear policy voters can get behind, and out-of-pocket cost for insurance issue of 85 South, we will present the Overall, moderate Democrats believe healthcare is a divisive issue averages $5,714 per year. facts and positions regarding healthcare and the far left disagree on how to within their own party. The average American spends of both the Left, the Right, and any provide universal healthcare for all, $1,112 out-of-pocket for prescription proposed compromise of those in the but agree with the primary principle. The Center: A Compromise… medicine each year. middle. Most Americans believe funding such Most believe the ideology of the The U.S. ranks last overall among What’s dividing Democrats and a program without raising taxes is two parties is too extreme, and that any 11 industrialized countries on measures Republicans on healthcare reform? impossible. compromise on healthcare is unlikely. of health system quality, efficiency, There are basic core values and reasons The Affordable Care Act passed access to care, equity, and healthy lives why left and right can’t find common The Right: Republicans support without any GOP support and will not according to a new Commonwealth ground. the following… be repealed without any help from the Fund report. Here’s where the two sides stand. Republicans believe the private Left. In the U.S., the average worker sector should continue to manage the This makes us wonder: Can calls in sick 14 times each year. The Left: Democrats support the healthcare system. As believers in Democrats and Republicans find any following… capitalism, freedom from regulation common ground? Yes, but very little. There you have it. What’s dividing The Democrats support and believe and a personal responsibility for Moderate Democrats and the Democrats and Republicans on in a universal healthcare system like healthcare; the Right believes the Republicans alike want to preserve reforming our healthcare system? That many healthcare practices common Affordable Care Act is a violation of Medicare and Medicaid. And both was the question. It seems a divisive throughout much of western Europe. American independence. They state political parties agree the cost of difference in ideology. Where do you They also universally support the that managing ACA properly would prescription drugs needs to be cut stand? The Left? The Right? Or on preservation of the Affordable Care mean skyrocketing taxes to cover substantially. However, they disagree your way to Washington to teach the Act (ACA). According to democrats. subsidies. Further, most Republicans on how to make that happen. men and women we elected about org 20 million Americans now have believe the American healthcare system The FDA has sped up releasing compromise? healthcare and the number of American may implode due to the rising cost of generic drugs into the market thanks to citizens without healthcare has been cut premiums. Many private companies a bipartisan funding bill that passed in B.A. Dillon lives in Tampa, FL and is a in half since ACA was enacted. They left the healthcare exchange and are no August 2018. When President Trump dedicated middle school counselor who earned believe healthcare for all Americans is longer an option through ACA. As a announced a 20% cut in funding NIH her BS in Education from George Mason a fundamental human right believing result, coverage options are limited. medical research, Republicans with University and a MS in School Counseling at the federal government should oversee, Overall, Republicans believe in support from across the aisle, preserved Argosy University. Dillon currently has nine manage, and regulate the healthcare a patient-centered healthcare system the funding, parting ways with the books, including The Time Series and Be system. They oppose cuts to Medicaid, based in the free market. They trust GOP President. Further, near the end Happy This Year, Volumes 1 and 2 available tax-cuts for the wealthy and any creating competition will drive down of President Obama’s term, Congress through Amazon. costs. Republicans would also like to passed a bipartisan bill that included legislation that limits options in the Follow B.A. Dillon see insurance companies offer medical funding treatment toward the opioid private insurance market. @BADillon520 and @gonereadin (Twitter) During the 2018 midterm elections, savings accounts and flexible spending epidemic. Bipartisan bills have also accounts with the option to roll over passed RAISE (Family Caregivers Act) AuthorBADillon (Instagram) Democrats campaigned strongly B.A. Dillon (Goodreads) against insurance companies limiting funds from year to year as the norm. and repealed a medical device tax in B.A. Dillon (Facebook) coverage for pre-existing conditions. To date, many MSAs and FSAs require 2018. Isidewith.com reports that healthcare spending the balance each year. The B.A. Dillon (Pinterest) costs, specifically the rising cost of Right strongly believes in the freedom The Bottom Line… Badillon.com prescription medicine, were the number to make and manage individual choices Most Americans and likely voters one issue facing most Americans regarding healthcare. (53%) support the Affordable Care Act during the 2018 midterm election. As today. Recent polling by Fox News a result, most Democrats led with their The far right supports a complete suggested a huge shift from just after healthcare proposals and concerns in repeal of ACA. Led by Senator Rand the 2016 election when the approval most campaign speeches. Paul of Kentucky, the far right has of ACA fell to an all-time low of 42%. The far left supports a single-payer stated emphatically that they will not The Republican effort to repeal the system where the government is in support any healthcare reform that does law in 2018 was hugely unpopular February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 15

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“Believe” Placing our hands over our hearts, Lesmy B.Gonzalez (10th grade) Reciting a pledge, this is where it starts. Believe in all you do We came from so far away, so now we might see And all your wishes will come true another day, Believing is achieving all the goals you have Fight for what makes you want to become the Today and the next we share not a tear, person you want to be For today we are always standing here. Everything happens to come true if you never Red, white, and blue we wear it strong, all for give up one and one for all. Believe in yourself and in your dream Though impossible things may seem Generations change no matter the cost, Someday, somehow I know you will get through It might just change for the better and who would To the goal you have developed in your mind have thought. Be bright like the light And always follow your sight “Confidence” I promise in the end everything will be alright Dottie Matthews (10th grade) Step by step you will get past Confidence is about trust Everything that will last And which I am convinced is a must Forever in your life And I believe you have to have this to get It might take a lot of time and achievement but through life once you make it happen To overcome any strife Everything will become a relievement Make sure you believe in all your goals and However, I have not always been this smart dreams Life hasn’t always been a timeless art So every single thing will turn out as it seems. I have not always been this strong For confidence is what I used to long “Purpose” Kathryn Bloodworth But as I grew in faith What is purpose? Everything fell into place Purpose is the “why” in who, what, where, and This is why I am who I am today why And I just have to say Purpose is why we are where we are Why we go where we go Thank you to my peers Why we are who we are For helping me get through rough times that Purpose is what we think we need to change in brought tears ourselves For confidence is a great thing Purpose is the why. And I can’t wait to see what the future will bring

“Change” “Succeed” Sammy Caputo (10th grade) Alexis Schult Change is a strong word There are all these things I want to do Smarter is a description And every single one is to impress you Changes coming soon You want me to do my best And successfully pass the test “Confident” I need to stop being so shy Emma Grunau (10th grade) But for what reason, why? Contagious happiness I do not want to seem worthless Ongoing love So I have decided to show my purpose Negativity aside I will try my best to succeed Forever transformed And accomplish every need Indefinitely changed Dignified lifestyle “Think” Endless self-compassion Amaya White (10th grade) Never surrendering Sometimes I feel as though I think too much Truthful to self Other times not enough We are taught that we should think before we do “A New Beginning” anything Jana Jones Think before you speak The prefix trans comes from Latin meaning Think before you eat “across” or “beyond” Think before you breathe Therefore we wonder what is yet to come. Think before you make promises you can’t keep Through our highs and our lows we search for But maybe sometimes we shouldn’t something that we might behold. Maybe we should let our thoughts be free Like our hair when it blows in the breeze From faraway lands that we once called our own But most times we can’t help it We built cities and skies of the unknown. Sometimes it’s all we can do. Underneath valleys and deserts planes we found resources all throughout the land. “LOVE” Ivette Romero-Lopez For must we hang those who not care Just to say I love you never seems enough Those who are against us shall not be spared. I’ve said it so many times I am afraid you won’t We march on to higher ground for there is much understand more to be found. What I really mean when I say it. How can so much feeling, so much adoration, Across the seas to a new era, possibly We build, we share, we come together. Fit into those three little words? Not too far from now we call this place our home, far from the unknown. page 16 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST): on the client’s head, neck and sacrum, then She also has gift cards ready for Valentine’s massage staff are co-owner and Licensed The 101! holds them lightly in position for several Day! Neuromuscular Massage Therapist (LNMT) What is Craniosacral Therapy? minutes at a time. There can be small Lisa D. Stephens, LMT Rebecca Shelnutt This body work is hands on approach to feelings of release in painful areas. Some and LMT Brooke Bryant (part-time). releasing tensions deep in the body to clients will fall partly or completely asleep MORE BUZZ… Tamara Massengill is the spa manager/ relieve pain and dysfunction. The light during treatment. In Newnan, Pontoni Hair Design& cosmetology apprentice. Beauty Bar is touch is to the head, neck, shoulders, pelvic, What does it cost? This service ranges Skin Care offers a February special of upstairs from Plum Southern at 117 Main ankles and legs by the Therapist and the from $60-$150 per hour, depending on the a free Lip Balm with the purchase of a St. To reserve your appointment, call 706- pressure applied is the weight of a nickel. therapist’s location and experience. $100 Gift Card. All Archipelago Body 298-6380. My CST Experience: Jeannette is Care products are 20% off! And this is the Who and when was CST introduced? Spa Couples Massage several months into offering CST as part perfect time of year to book a facial peel. CST was founded in 1970 by osteopathic Package:Serenity now! Extend your Spa of her practice at physician John E. Upledger, who was the Footpaths Aromatic Call Kimberly at 770-502-1932 to book experience with a getaway at Callaway in . I’ve had many first to observe the rhythmic movement Reflexology Newnan your appointment, and for ideas on how to Resort & Gardens. Reserve a luxurious hours of CST work with Jeannette, and am of what soon would be identified as the get your skin back on track, hydrated and couples massage combined with relaxing enjoying it. I feel relief from stress, and craniosacral system. Upledger built on protected with a good skincare regime. overnight accommodations in the beautiful the chronic pain in my hip has diminished. the research of Dr. William Sutherland Opening soon in Sharpsburg is natural setting of Callaway. Package There’s an overall feeling of contentment (who’s called the father of cranial Violet Massage Therapy’s new massage/ includes overnight accommodations, that I get from CST sessions. I heard osteopathy). In 1985, the Upledger Institute reflexology location. This will be Violet’s a 50 minute couples massage with someone say that CST is “like waking up International opened in West Palm Beach, third location, next to Raw Bronzing complimentary champagne toast, an from an amazing, restful sleep.” Others say FL, and today is recognized worldwide Studio. amenity of truffles delivered to your room CST gives them a feeling similar to just for its comprehensive education programs, New in LaGrange is Beauty Bar the day of arrival, and Callaway Gardens after a relaxing massage. advanced treatment options and for its Salon & Med Spa! This full-service salon Admission. Must call in advance to book unique outreach initiatives. Footpaths Aromatic Reflexology is is a much-needed business addition to the Spa appointment,706.663.5125. What to expect in a CST session: The now offering Craniosacral Therapy. The downtown area. Master cosmetologist session is 60 minutes. The client is fully February special is one session for $30 Renee Campbell is the owner, supported by clothed and lies down in a relaxed setting. (half off the usual price). To book your a staff including Becca Smith, Emily White The CS therapist places the hands lightly appointment, call Jeanette at 770-683-3338. and Magenta Costley. On the Beauty Bar February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 17 page 18 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019 By Marylou Luther

Dear Marylou: What is the difference the distinguishing characteristics of the betweenCl unisex, cross-dressing,oeslines drag, new gender neutral clothes, as seen in the gender bending and gender lending? — Kamali illustration here. A.M., Cleveland, OH. Dear A.M.: Love your question and Dear Marylou: What do you see as the love New York design legend Norma major determinant of fashion’s future in this Kamali’s answer: “Gender neutral or crazy world? —D.J.T., Hogansville, GA. gender fluid is not a fashion trend. It’s a Dear D.J.T.: As you may have movement. In the 1970s, half of my client perceived by now, this column is about base in my New York store was men. I what others see as changing the face of was presenting a women’s collection, and fashion in 2019—others I respect for their men were expressing fashion savvy. This reply their personal style to your question comes through all types of from Samantha Dyer, clothing. Mick Jagger a beauty authority I was doing femme admire for her astute, better than anyone, discerning takes on and David Bowie was fashion now: blurring minds. Boys “Fashion has were feeling their evolved from a feminine side, and collective agreement of style was authentic, taste to an individual original and amazing. expression of self. Rock stars like Jimi That individualism is Hendrix inspired seen now across all people to be as creative spectrums that were not in their style as he previously included: was with his music. gender blending, all Studio 54 became sizes, disabilities and the place where it all ethnicities. When all came together, you next catch yourself where the very rich, placing someone the celebrities, the in a box that was creatives in fashion, predefined by archaic film, music, design, style requirements, writers and artists all instead nod to yourself shared the dance floor and acknowledge that in a never-before-seen you are witnessing comingling. what that person decides is an outward “Then it all came to an abrupt end. embodiment of their quintessence. Every AIDS shut it down in the most devastating, person has a different view on what insidious attack on friends and family. Fast acceptable clothing composition should be, forward to Now. Gen Z is all about blurred but the beauty of the current environment lines, and the feminine side for men is the is that each view is celebrated as well as norm. Women with all of their/our new respected.” feminist achievements are proudly in touch with their masculine side. Gen Z couples Dear Marylou: How important is are friends. They are kind; they share the dream factor in fashion? — H.Y., Los responsibilities. They are, by generation, Angeles, CA. intrinsically gender fluid.” Dear H.Y.: Here’s Ralph Lauren By the time you read this, Kamali’s on that subject as he celebrates his 50th collection of gender neutral clothes, anniversary as a designer: “I don’t design ranging from tops, bottoms and outerwear, clothes, I design dreams.” Or: “People ask will be available on her website. Sizing how a Jewish kid from the Bronx can do will be explained. The general price range preppy clothes. Does it have to do with is from $95 to $1,550. The price of the class and money? It has to do with dreams.” allover-fringe gender neutral designs in her illustration is $695. Marylou welcomes questions for use in this column, but regrets she cannot answer mail Dear Marylou: Fringe seems to be “a personally. Send your questions to Clotheslines happening” for spring, by all measures of in care of this publication. This column: trending. Why? — J.A., New York, NY. ©2019 International Fashion Syndicate. Dear J.A.: As trendsetter Rick Owens put it, “Diana Vreeland once said that fringe is the most exciting part of the most exciting periods.” It is certainly one of February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 19

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By Munira Fidahussein & Staff Talk About Fayetteville… Feb. 23. Don’t miss this delightful event to the Cash (sponsored by Results Property On Mar. 2 from 7-11am, Kiwanis TheEvery year, Girl ScoutsTalk work hard raise Aboutfunds for Harris County’s furry friends Town Management), as well as trophies for the Club of LaGrange holds their 24th Annual to achieve their Gold Award, the highest in need! For more information and tickets, best costume and biggest splash! For more Pancake Breakfast at First Baptist achievement within the Girl Scouts of the visit www.humanesocietyofharriscounty.org. information and to sign up, visit www. Church on the Square (100 Broad St.). USA earned by Senior and Ambassador lagrangechamber.com or email Leslie Join Kiwanis members for an all-you- Girl Scouts. Only a small percentage of Talk About Fairburn… Traylor at [email protected]. can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the The City of Fairburn Parks & The public is invited to join the City of orange juice, and coffee. Tickets are $7 and Gold Award. Makaela Cleary, a junior at Recreation Department hosts a Father & LaGrange for its monthly litter clean-up available from any Kiwanis Club member Starr’s Mill High School and a member of Daughter/Mother & Son Dance on Feb. event on Feb. 9 from 8-10am. The group or at the door. All proceeds serve children Troop 19341, is among that small Gold 9 from 6-8pm at Fairburn Youth Center will meet in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot and youth programs in the community. Award-earning percentage. (149 S.W. Broad St.). The dance features at 505 South Greenwood St. and pick up Makaela’s Girl Scout Gold Award a photo booth, food, and (of course) litter throughout the area. Talk About West Point… project, “Healing through Art and Play,” dancing. Tickets are $5 in advance at www. Originally from Springfield, MO, Have fun, learn a new dance style, benefited thePromise Place Shelter fairburn.com or $10 at the door. For more guitarist-singer-songwriter Kyle Nachtigal and sip tasty beers at Chattabrewchee in Fayetteville. Her goal was to create information, call 770-964-2244, ext. 134. has lived in Nashville since 2009. He will Southern Brewhouse’s ladies-only awareness about domestic violence. She Runners, save the date! The Fairburn perform at Pure Life Studios on Feb. 9. Beer and Belly Dancing event on Feb. turned a dilapidated playroom into a bright, Fit 5K Run & Walk will be Mar. 30 For information and tickets, visit www. 20. Grab your hip scarf and a glass of clean, welcoming art/play room for the starting at 8:30am at Duncan Park (6000 purelifelagrange.com. your favorite beer as instructor Arianna, purpose of art/play therapy. Promise Place Rivertown Rd.) with a Kids’ 1-Mile Fun LaGrange Youth Council hosts a of Arianna Belly Dance, leads another counselors now use this room to help child Run starting at 8am. Fees are $15/runner *FREE* Teen Movie Night on Feb. 14 delightful dance lesson. Don’t know how victims of domestic violence begin the in advance, $20/runner after Mar. 1, and at Sweetland Amphitheatre. The event, to belly dance? No problem—that’s why healing process. Congratulations, Makaela, $10/kids. Register online at www.active. “Bring Your Sweetheart to Sweetland,” Arianna is here! $10 gets you in to dance and thank you for your excellent work! com (keyword: “Fairburn”). For more starts at 5pm with local bands and guest and gets you $5 in beer credit. Doors open Fayetteville Police Department information, visit www.fairburn.com or call speakers. The featured movie, “The at 6:30pm for sign-in and set-up; dancing will host “Cuff the Scruff” on Feb. 28 770-964-2244, ext. 134. Proposal,” begins at 6:30pm. This event is begins at 7pm. For more information, visit from 4-8pm at J Sam’s Barbershop Fairburn Farmers Market is now free and open to the public. www.chattabrewchee.com, email info@ in downtown Fayetteville. FPD officers accepting vendor applications for the Jason Connelly, a singer/songwriter chattabrewchee.com or call 706-501-1151. who’ve been growing their beards for the 2019 market season. Growers, food who’s spent most of his life in the American No-Shave November charity event will be producers and makers of handmade South, has made quite a name for himself in attendance to get a clean shave. Cuff the products are all welcome. Apply now and the past few years. In 2009, Jason set out to Talk About Hogansville… Scruff also features catered food, games, receive two free markets with a Season make “music with intent.” Experience his Don’t miss the Introduction to Wheel and giveaways, with all proceeds going Pass! All vendors and civic organizations latest songwriting diary on Feb. 16 at Pure Throwing class on Feb. 11 from 6-7:30pm to the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Cancer are welcome to sell “Georgia-Made” and Life Studios. Tickets are available at www. at Wren’s Nest Pottery (305 Johnson St.). Center to raise cancer awareness and “Georgia-Grown” products. Approved purelifelagrange.com. You’ll learn the skills needed to throw support programs. Come out and enjoy this market items will include fresh produce All Greenpower USA F24 teams will cylinders, cups, bowls, and more. This class great cause along with the people who serve (fruit, vegetables, and herbs), plants and be in LaGrange on Feb. 23 for the 2019 is designed for students with little or no this great community. flowers, crafts and homemade goods. For Diverse Power Grand Prix at LaGrange experience at the potter’s wheel. Teens and more information or to apply, contact the College. Get ready for an incredible adults are welcome! Note: This is a four- Talk About Pine Mountain… Fairburn Parks & Recreation Department at Formula 24 event! class session. The first meeting is Feb. 11, Enjoy the occasional murder mystery 770-964-2244, ext. 134 or email cpayne@ Justin Cross is an Americana artist with subsequent meetings on Feb. 18, Feb. novel? Love the thrill of a good puzzle? fairburn.com. from Birmingham, AL. He takes the 25, and Mar. 4 (all at 6pm). Fee is $95 per Then this event is perfect for you! Bring Pure Life Studios stage on Feb. 23. His person and includes all supplies. For more your detective skills and your appetite to Talk About LaGrange… songs speak of hopeful realism, spiritual information or to reserve your spot, visit the Callaway Resort & Gardens on Feb. By Munira Fidahussein struggles, and a desire to change the world studio on Facebook @WrensNestPottery or 23 for dinner with a twist—the Murder Only a couple of weeks remain for ice in a positive way. For more information call 706-616-3346. Mystery Dinner Theater. This season’s skating at Sweetland on Ice! The rink will and to reserve your seat, visit www. Lindsey Mitchell is January Teacher of dinner features “Murder…Makes the be open until Feb. 18. purelifelagrange.com. the Month. Mrs. Mitchell graduated from Heart Grow Fonder.” Dinner theatre-only LaGrange Symphony Orchestra The LaGrange-Troup County Auburn University in 2013. This is her tickets are $99 per guest, or make it an is holding their annual Young Artists Chamber of Commerce hosts its first fourth year teaching at HES. Mrs. Mitchell overnight getaway with a package. For Competition for Winds. This competition Early Bird Breakfast of 2019 on Feb. is married to Brandon Mitchell and they more information and to make reservations, will be held Feb. 2 at Callaway 12 at Del’avant (141 MainSt.). Catered have a 2 year old son named Kaden. visit www.callawaygardens.com/event/ Auditorium, on the campus of LaGrange by Mare Sol & C’Sons, the event starts “The thing that I love most about teaching . The 2019 event is for winds, with coffee at 7am and the main program/ murdermystery2019/. College Pre-K is watching the growth my students and 2020 will be for strings. For more breakfast at 7:30am. The featured speaker The Humane Society of Harris make from the beginning of the year to the County will hold its 2019 Puttin’ on the information, visit www.lagrangesymphony. is Coleman Foss, senior VP of WellStar and end!” Dog fundraiser on Mar. 11 at the Lodge org/education/young-artists-competition/. president of WellStar West Georgia Medical & Spa at Callaway Gardens Ballroom. HYPE Young Professionals will Center. Tickets are $21/member (by Feb. Don t miss out on the beautiful candy, soap Doors open at 10am for “retail therapy,” host its inaugural Polar Plunge on Feb. 7); $25/member at the door; and $30 for and candle store at the Sweetery ,it is the with lunch at 12pm by Callaway’s own Chef 9, starting at 10am at Pyne Road Park’s prospective members. For more information perfect shop to get that special and unique Sid. The event includes a fashion show with mega-ramp on West Point Lake. There and to reserve your spot, visit www. Valentine day gift. spring lines from local boutiques. Models will be hot drinks, live music, a warm-up lagrangechamber.com or email letisha@ If you are looking for a unique book will share the runway with adoptable dogs tent and entertainment for the whole family. lagrangechamber.com. of poems or just a great book for that from HSHC. 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The Arts in East Point . . . cottage, and discovering the 2019 lineup skills through art, craftsmanship, and The Arts in LaGrange . . . AboutThe ArtsXchange, a shared studio Artof workshop artists—the first of whom is design. Positive Fields creates and sells The LaGrange Youth Council space for artists, has claimed its new George Van Hook. For $525, painters can limited edition functional art pieces to fund is hosting a free teen movie night at location at 2148 Newnan St. and is participate in Hook’s Feb. 22-24 workshop its endeavors. See positivefields.org to Sweetland Amphitheatre on Valentine’s currently renting creative spaces for and enjoy catered lunches. To sign up, visit shop, and please drop by for a special event Day. The event begins at 5pm, and the $200/month. On Feb. 9, ArtsXchange is www.studioschoolthreeheartsfarm.com. Feb. 14! movie The Proposal will begin at 6:30pm. hosting a free showcase as a gift to the The Nixon Centre for Performing & On Feb. 21, Hometown Novel Nights, Additionally, there will be ice skating, community with demonstrations and talks Visual Arts is hosting several upcoming an event which connects local authors to concessions, and carnations for sale, the scheduled throughout the day. It will feature events, beginning Feb. 9 at 7pm with book lovers, will feature a panel consisting proceeds of which will be donated to the everything from printmaking to Tai Chi to a Grits Hits: A Tribute to the Gold Record of Mike Moon, Shane Etter, and Doug National Alliance of Mental Illness. drumming class. Visit www.artsxchange.org Artists from the South featuring singer Vinson. It will take place in the banquet LaGrange Art Museum will open for more details. Gwen Hughes. The Society of Seven, a room of Rogers BBQ at 7pm. its highly anticipated show, the John group of high profile plein air painters, Lawrence Retrospective Exhibit on Feb. The Arts in Tyrone . . . will hold an exhibit Feb. 26-Mar. 25 with The Arts in Greenville . . . 15. Hundreds of photographs depicting the Through Feb. 9, The Legacy Theatre a reception Mar. 4. The classical music From now through the end of March, work of Lawrence’s half century career as a is showing Always…Patsy Cline, a tribute group Vega String Quartet will perform Artisans on the Square Fine Art photographer will be on display across two to the legendary country singer who died in Feb. 28 at 7 pm. Tapestry: The Carole Gallery is hosting an exhibit for one of floors. For more information, call 706-882- a 1963 plane crash at age 30. Show times King Songbook Show will show at 3pm its most renowned artists: Annie Greene. 3267. are 8pm Fri.-Sat. and 3pm Sat.-Sun. Tickets on Mar. 3. Tickets for the performances Before attending Albany State College are $15-$45 and can be purchased through are $15-$20 and can be purchased through and earning her Master’s degree from Want to see your event in ‘About Art’? the box office at 404-895-1473. thenixoncentre.tix.com. New York University, Greene grew up in Send the details to jenny85south@aol. The Nixon Centre school calendar the segregated rural South. Her yarn art com by the 20th of the month prior to the lineup for the month features the Arbor masterpieces depict life during that era The Arts in Peachtree . . . event. The Peachtree City Library Art Springs and Arnco-Sargent Exhibit and are renowned for their historical and Initiative is having its first “Art Sunday” Feb. 1-28; the Ruth Hill Black History cultural relevance. The gallery is open on Feb. 3 celebrating Coweta and Fayette Concert Feb. 6, 7-8pm.; the Lee Band Thu.-Sat. from 11am-5pm; call 404-386- County artists. The exhibit includes Pre-LGPE Concert Feb. 7, 6:30-8pm; the 1328 for details. Colorblast: The Art of Anne Rivers, an Northgate Theatre Feb.10-16; the Lee, artist known for her bold abstract acrylic Arnall, and ECMS Chorus Pre-LGPE paintings on canvas, as well as the works of Concert Feb. 26, 6:30-9pm; the Madras several additional artists and photographers. and Northgate Pre-LGPE Concert Feb. All work will be on display through Feb. 27, 6-8pm; the Canongate Showcase Feb. 28. 25, 7-9:30pm; the Canongate Exhibit beginning Mar. 1; and the Atkinson Fine The Arts in Newnan . . . Arts Night Mar. 6, 6:30-8pm. Newnan Theatre Company held its Corner Arts Gallery is hosting annual exclusive black-tie gala fundraiser workshops for children, adults, and Jan. 19 at which the shows for the next intellectually challenged teens and adults. season were announced: the musical 9 The classes available include drawing, to 5, Shakespeare’s As You Like It, jewelry-making, knitting, mosaics, ceramic Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder, A painting, watercolors, and pottery. Sign up Christmas Story, The Haunting of for classes via cornerartsgallery.net. Hill House, Arsenic and Old Lace, Backstreet Community Arts, located The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate at 19B First Ave., invites all adults— Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society especially those dealing with homelessness, Presents Mac…that Scottish play by addiction, or health issues—to experience Shakespeare, and one play that has yet to the healing power of art. Open studio times be announced. (Rumor has it that it will are 10am-3pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. No be Becky’s New Car.) Season tickets are experience is needed and there is never a available for sale at $150. Feb. 7-17, the fee; call 706-940-2787 for details. theatre will show The Love List, a saucy adult comedy about two bachelors who The Arts in Hogansville . . . attempt to make a list detailing the top ten best qualities in a mate. Tickets range from The Suffering Artist Gallery resumes $10-$17 and can be purchased through its monthly Wine Art 101 class on Feb. 9 www.vendini.com or in person at the box at 7pm. Bring your own wine and follow office. along with the step-by-step painting Three Hearts Farm, a studio art instruction! Call 706-577-5521 for more school for serious painters co-created by details. Meredith Wilson and David Boyd, Jr., Grady Sain, director of nonprofit arts hosted an open house on Jan. 19. Visitors center and creative makers’ space Positive had the pleasure of observing plein air Fields, is pleased to announce the grand painters in action, purchasing original opening of Positive Fields’ gallery at 201 artwork from nationally-renowned artists, East Main St.! Its goal is to help low- touring the picturesque grounds which income and at-risk kids with free programs includes the remodeled 1800’s Airbnb guest that teach business and entrepreneurial February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 23 State of e Art Annie Greene: Weaving Art Out of Life By Jenny Enderlin

When asked about moments in her life in which she felt the sting of racism, artist Annie Greene of LaGrange responds, “Yeah, I felt it.” “I got cussed out twice going into a restroom at service stations,” says Greene, recalling travelling during the era of segregation. She was returning home to Georgia after visiting family in Ohio, took her young son into a service station restroom, and was harassed. “When coming out the rest room I was once again cussed out. I kept walking with my children.” were both educators, Greene did not have I’d been teaching.” Greene was always The image became the basis for “Ladies Such experiences are depicted in her access to formal art training as a child. looking for ways to help her students. One Dining Out” and depicts four proper church art and her two autobiographies, Georgia “Black schools in small towns just day in 1972, she came across a one-page ladies in hats being served by a Hooters Farm Life in the 1940s and What Color didn’t have art teachers,” she explains. magazine article. It recommended creating waitress. is Water? Growing Up Black in the To keep Greene occupied when she was a art by gluing yarn onto watercolor paper Other influences are far from pleasant, Segregated South. They are available toddler, her mother would give her a sheet with Elmer’s glue. “When I saw that idea, I like the time someone referred to her father for purchase at Artisans on the Square in of paper and a pencil so young Annie could decided to introduce it to them. For the first as “Uncle,” a derogatory term harkening Greenville, where her work is currently on doodle while her mother played the piano time, those children got perfectly quiet… back to the days of slavery. solo exhibit. during church services. Greene continued they just enjoyed it!” “Oooh, let me tell you, I looked at that Greene is primarily known for her to draw during church into her early “When they made hook rugs, I made woman. [My father] thought I was going textile pointillism, in which she uses tiny adult years—that is, until she thought the hook rugs. When we did papier mâché, I to say something and got so angry with pieces of yarn to create large, colorful minister was looking at her. These days, she did papier mâché.” When she embarked on me. He didn’t want me to say anything,” pictures. The scenes depict segregation waits until she gets home to work out on yarn art projects with her students, her own says Greene. “He was worried about and friendship, rural life and city life, paper the ideas that come to her in church. career as a yarn art artist took off. Though repercussions.” AME churches and juke joints. She has Greene attended Spelman College Greene’s masterpieces now take anywhere “There were certain things that I guess had over five dozen one-woman art shows, and soon became enamored with art as a from two weeks to two months to create, because we taught here [and did not want participated in hundreds of group exhibits, potential career. She also attended Albany her first two took six months. to lose our jobs] that I did let go by…but at and received numerous awards. State College and New York University. “I got eye strain—started having to my age now,” she says with a defiant laugh, Because of their cultural and historical After obtaining her master’s degree in wear glasses if I was working on the yarn “I wouldn’t let them.” significance, her work is sought after by art education in 1961, Greene returned too long.” Despite such experiences, Greene’s serious collectors as investment pieces to Georgia to teach art at Ethel W. Kight The inspiration for her work comes work does not convey bitterness. Regarding and is displayed in museums throughout High School. There she met Oliver, a social from everywhere around her, and she also the people who view her work, Greene Georgia and galleries in Florida, Alabama, studies teacher who would later become her frequently uses humor in her art. Someone says, “I want them to see some joy in it. I Virginia, Louisiana, and New York. husband and Ethel Kight’s principal. once told her about some church ladies hope they can get the story I’m trying to She credits LaGrange Art Museum and School desegregation would finally they knew who decided to go to a new, tell.” Greenville’s Artisans on the Square for arrive in 1970. Greene says, “I found out unfamiliar restaurant one Sunday…and propelling her to the level of success she that a lot of the students that I was teaching wound up at Hooters. has achieved. when we first desegregated hadn’t had art “I laughed out loud! It was so funny to In the beginning, however, Greene was [classes], and so they weren’t as advanced me that I could hardly straighten up. I said, entirely self-taught. Though her parents [artistically] as some of the students ‘You’ve just given me another subject.’”

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In Theaters Now ~ Glass February 1 ~ Miss Bala that the little boy may not be alone in his Arctic “Glass” is the final chapter in M. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke own body. Watching the trailer for “Arctic” made Night Shyamalan’s deconstruction of (“Twilight”), this remake of the Mexican me shiver. This harrowing story follows the superhero genre trilogy. It picks up film by the same name stars Gina February 15 ~ Happy Death Day 2U a man (played by the icy cool Mads sometime after the events in “Split.” Rodriguez (from TV’s “Jane the Virgin”) Jessica Rothe returns to play Tree Mikkelsen) and an injured woman (Maria The villain with multiple personalities and Anthony Mackie. The story features Gelbman, a young woman plagued by Thelma Smáradóttir) stranded in the Arctic who can become the Beast (played by Rodriguez getting drawn into cross-border never-ending life cycles in which she is after a plane crash. After deciding that no James McAvoy) is still at large. David crime and using her wits to rise in the forced to relive her own death over and one is likely to rescue them, they embark on Dunn (Bruce Willis), the hero of 2000’s organization and stay alive. The trailers over again until she breaks the loop. Given a perilous trek across the frozen wasteland. “Unbreakable,” now manages his own tease an action-packed crime film. the sizable box office success of 2017’s security equipment store. His son Joseph “Happy Death Day,” that cycle naturally February 22 ~ How to Train Your (Spencer Treat Clark) works with him to February 8 ~ The Lego Movie 2: The had to restart—but this time, Tree finds that Dragon: The Hidden World right the city’s wrongs, and this naturally Second Part dying repeatedly isn’t the only thing she Despite the television show, it’s been includes tracking down the Beast. Early in The direct sequel to 2014’s hit “The has to worry about. The first time was fun, forever since we’ve seen a “Dragon” the film, their efforts pay off handsomely, Lego Movie” continues the adventures of and perhaps this sequel will be, too. sequel. The third film this series, “The and Dunn, dubbed “The Overseer” by the Emmet (voice of Chris Pratt) and Lucy Hidden World” follows Hiccup (voice media, confronts the Beast in a warehouse. (voiced by Elizabeth Banks) as they Alita: Battle Angel of Jay Baruchel) and Toothless on a new Their initial battle is impressive—but this face down a new threat that is wrecking After multiple delays, Robert adventure to seek out a secret dragon is where the story both peaks and, sadly, everything faster than they can rebuild Rodriguez’ adaptation of the “Gunnm” utopia. In the process, they discover that stalls. it. In the trailer, Emmet still rocks the graphic novel series finally arrives in Toothless isn’t the only Night Fury. After Without spoiling “Glass,” it’s enough “Everything is Awesome” theme, in various theaters. With a screenplay co-written the first two proved to be both critically and to say that the Beast and Dunn eventually remixes, but his overly positive mood by James Cameron, who also serves as a financially successful, who can resist this find themselves in an unusual mental health certainly isn’t the norm. Jason Momoa producer, I’m excited about this one. The one? facility run by mysterious, soft-spoken Dr. voices a Lego version of Aquaman—and, story features Alita (Rosa Salazar) trying to Ellie Staple (Sarah Paulson). She’s odd, for yes, Will Arnett returns as Batman. The all- discover who she is while battling shadowy, sure, and she’s brought Elijah Price, aka star voice cast certainly gives this one an dangerous forces. The robotically-enhanced Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson) along for added bounce. Alita can take care of herself very well. the ride. The rest of the cast is also impressive, with Unfortunately, Shyamalan’s execution What Men Want Mahershala Ali playing a villain. is clumsy. Don’t expect the Beast to scale This is a gender-flip remake of Nancy buildings or do anything we’d associate Meyers’ 2000 film “What Women Want.” with the Marvel or DC movies. The Stepping into the Mel Gibson role in this Overseer and the Beast are more or less remake is “Empire’s” Taraji P. Henson, street-level supers who address mundane playing a sports agent who can hear men’s existential crises. Despite the film’s action- thoughts. Directed by Adam Shankman packed conclusion, this movie is relatively (“Hairspray,” “Rock of Ages”), SNL’s Pete ho-hum when compared to the comic book Davidson and comedian Tracy Morgan also properties that have dominated theaters star. post-“Unbreakable.” “Glass” is just too frustrating and talky The Prodigy to be much fun, and the serious existential The trailers are pretty frightful as comic book questions come off as some Taylor Schilling (“Orange is the New kind of forced, manipulated joke that leaves Black”) plays a mother who discovers that no one laughing. her young son may be possessed. In one particularly creepy trailer, veteran actor Colm Feore hypnotizes the child to reveal February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 25

By Jonathan Hickman Theater Productions in 85 South HBOIn hits Newnan Production with “Brooklyn” nominated for Best Picture. In my voting Academy Theatre The Outsiders, Feb. 28-Mar. 2 aka “Watchmen” for several critics’ groups, I had “First Hapeville Performing Arts Center The Outsiders deals with real people, seen through the eyes Could the shutdown of W. Washington Man” near the very top of my 10 best 599 N. Central Ave., Hapeville of Ponyboy, a young “Greaser” caught up in territorial battles Street in Newnan last month be related to films. But the Academy didn’t warm up to www.academytheatre.org; 404-474-8332 between the have-it-made rich kids (the “Socs”) and his tough, HBO’s highly anticipated “Watchmen” the story of the cold and mercurial Apollo underprivileged “Greaser” family and friends. In the midst of astronaut Neil Armstrong. I’m not going to BattleActs! Feb. 16, 8pm series? The Atlanta Journal Constitution urban warfare, Ponyboy can’t forget a Robert Frost poem which reported last year that the series would mince words: This is a glaring error. “First The Academy Theatre will be battling it out in BattleActs! A Colder be shot in Georgia and was listed with Man” is outstanding on every level. Kind of Comedy. Who will be this month’s champ? You decide speaks to their fragile young lives, saying “Nothing gold can the Georgia film office under the name Also, the wonderful documentary between the 8 funny fools on our stage! Family Friendly improv stay.” This is a play about young people who are not yet hopeless, “Brooklyn.” Word around town was that “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” was at its finest! about latent decency in the midst of struggle, about not losing the production on W. Washington was for not nominated in the Best Documentary touch with the residual slivers of gold within us all. HBO and referred to as “Brooklyn.” So, category. The film, which chronicles the LaGrange Society for Performing Arts putting two and two together isn’t hard. career of the late Fred Rogers, is flat-out fantastic. It should’ve been on the list, if 214 Bull St., LaGrange HBO’s reboot of the “Watchmen” Newnan Theatre Company material comes from the mind of creator not the clear front-runner for the golden www.lsparts.org; 706-882-9909 Damon Lindelof (“Lost” and HBO’s “The statue. The documentary category also left Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, through 24 1st Ave., Newnan Leftovers”). Based on the popular graphic out “Three Identical Strangers,” another Feb. 2 770-683-6282; newnantheatre.org novel from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, popular and terrific 2018 documentary. This Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Leading Ladies, Moon over Buffalo) The Love List, Feb. 7-17 (Thu-Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm) the material was previously adapted in leaves “RBG” and the frontrunner for the transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the In this saucy adult comedy, Leon and Bill concoct a list of award. 2009 by Zach Snyder under the same title. Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock attributes of the ideal woman: the top ten best qualities in a The dark revisionist story told in the Bradley Cooper made a big splash in 2018 with his reimagining of “A Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are spouse. When the so-called “Ideal Woman” actually arrives on “Watchmen” graphic novel is set in what the scene, the men quickly learn that their list could use a few amounts to a parallel universe in 1985. Star Is Born.” While the film did earn being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes The gritty and mature comic concerns the nominations in several categories, Cooper and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse revisions. The old adage “Be careful what you wish for” leads to rise and fall of superheroes, some of which wasn’t recognized for directing it. Frankly, dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to hilarious results in Norm Foster’s sparkling comic hit. have actual superpowers. Snyder’s film was his commitment to the project was escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit fairly true to the source, except in changing unsurpassed last year, as he toured the as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a Southside Theatre Guild the ending (some say for the better). Check country promoting it with naked honesty 20 West Campbellton St., Fairburn and refreshing humility. Maybe his constant wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes out the extended version on Amazon Prime 770-969-0956; stgplays.com or [email protected] that contains the animated film “Tales of campaign rubbed some the wrong way. discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from the Black Freighter,” intertwined with the Despite Cooper’s showing us that he’s a elementary the truth can be. Love Letters, by A.R. Gurney, Feb. 14-17 (Thu-Fri-Sat 8pm; live-action narrative. It’s worth a revisit. capable director, the Academy still sees him Sun 2:30pm) HBO’s version appears to diverge from only as an actor, nominating him in that The Legacy Theatre Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born the graphic novel by adding contemporary category. 1175 Senoia Rd., Tyrone to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong elements, but from teases that play prior to The list of the Best Picture nominees thelegacytheatre.org; 404-895-1473 correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and episodes of Season 3 of “True Detective,” appears below. The Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC on Feb. 24, starting Always…Patsy Cline, through Feb. 24 (Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sat. summer camp postcards, ultimately revealing a deep and mutual some of the original’s characters appear. love that transcends the characters’ divergent paths in life. The For example, Oscar-winning actor Jeremy at 8pm Eastern. & Sun., 3pm) Irons has been cast as sometime villain “Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary play is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias. Word is (and Oscar Nominations for Best Picture country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but here’s hoping) that “Watchmen” will be on 2019: in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s continued to share confidences. (Rating: PG-13 for some language.) HBO later this year. “Black Panther” friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who “BlacKkKlansman” befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued RiverCenter Oscar nominations announced, “Bohemian Rhapsody” 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA with notable snubs a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, “The Favourite” complete with down-home country humor, true emotion and 706-256-3612; www.rivercenter.org While there are feel-good stories “Green Book” (see Spike Lee’s nomination for Best even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s Cirque Éloize: Saloon, Feb. 16, 7:30pm Director) arising out of this year’s Oscar “Roma” unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet America’s Wild West comes to life with this music-filled theatrical nominations, the big news is what was left “A Star Is Born” Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight”…27 songs in all. thrill-ride that is fun for the entire family—and a perfect show out. “Vice” for Valentine’s Day weekend. Cirque Éloize (pronounced el-WAZ) Notable is that Damien Chazelle’s Wallace Buice Theatre Company swings open the Saloon doors on a mythical world where theatre excellent film “First Man” was not Windmill Arts Center and circus collide, and where the live folk music of Johnny 2823 Church St., East Point Cash and Patsy Cline set the scene for breathtaking original www.brownpapertickets.com choreography loaded with strength, agility and acrobatic prowess. Next to Normal, Feb. 8-24 Next to Normal explores how one suburban household copes Rock of Ages: 10th Anniversary Tour, Feb. 25 & 26, 7:30pm with crisis and mental illness. Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to Broadway’s best party turns up the volume to ten as the Tenth pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, Anniversary tour blazes across North America. Nominated for five wise-cracking teens, and they appear to be a typical American Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages captures the family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. Featuring the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Winner music of hit bands such as Styx, Poison, Pat Benatar, and Twisted of three 2009 Tony Awards (including Best Musical Score) and the Sister among many others, this production features a dynamic 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of new cast revisiting the larger-than-life characters and exhilarating the year’s 10 best shows” by critics around the country, including story that turned Rock of Ages into a global phenomenon. the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times. New Horizon Theatre 411 West 8th St., West Point; nhct.org 706-643-7529; [email protected] page 26 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

By Patrick Terrail

AboutAbout Parenting Parenoodhe’s done. All this has taken a while, but he cleans up his room and takes out the we listen to teachers’ evaluations of our By Patrick Terrail Gabe feels he’s learning. (Hopefully, we garbage without our asking him to do so. kids’ progress…but there is no real how-to can soon convince him to read more.) He’s even learning how to cook eggs on his manual because each child is so different In January, it was time to evaluate Everyone’s now playing Fortnite, own. from all the others. Gabe’s new school and his progress. When especially now that they can play against A couple weeks ago, some friends We’re all constantly hoping that we’re we all sat down to review his report card, lots of other people via computer. Gabe and I were talking about parenting. It’s doing the right things for our children.—but we saw great improvements since he started and his friends enjoy this, too, and all like a difficult task, no doubt, and we all all we can do is our best. All we can do there in September. Gabe had adjusted to to get on and play at the same time. While question whether we’re doing a good job is love our children, encourage them, and the new curriculum and overall was doing I still don’t completely understand how raising our kids. Sure, we can read all make sure they feel protected. That’s all. much better. He’d been earning high marks Fortnite works, I’m learning by watching kinds of parenting books, and of course Until next month… in Spanish, which at first he didn’t enjoy. Gabe play and listening to him discussing His vocabulary and spelling had definitely it with his friends. It’s a fascinating game, improved, as had his handwriting. After even though I don’t think I could make an some intense tutoring, his math grades all-day event out of it. improved. He adores his homeroom This month, Gabe wanted to see more teacher, and loves both his science teacher movies. He loved the new Mary Poppins and the projects for that class. Now that revival. It’s great for kids. And now that the he’s bonded with some new friends, Gabe weather’s cold, bowling is also an option. feels like he belongs at the new school. We’d forgotten just how much fun it can be. Overall, the change in schools was a Gabe also recently started a youth acting good decision. Gabe comes home happy. class at LSPA in LaGrange. So far, he likes His new classmates are well-behaved and it. It’s great practice for memory and public don’t seem to bully one another. When he speaking. His teacher is very patient and gets home every day, Gabe starts on his challenges the kids. homework—without any prompting from As Gabe gets more mature, he’s us—so he can have computer time when become much more helpful at home. Now February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 27 OPEN for Business

LET THEM EAT TOFFEE: this cute little storefront that looked like Where France meets Georgia in it would make a good chocolate shop, the sweetest of ways and we loved the vibe of this city.” The By Ashley Grizzle Soeder Grahams bought the space, and the rest is history. Now the Grahams contribute to the Where can you both find and eat same positive community vibe which first a Courthouse Square? In the heart of attracted them to Newnan ten years ago. downtown Newnan, of course! No matter where you stand around Let Them Eat Toffee, a French-inspired their store, the aromas and aesthetics of toffee shop at 18-A North Courthouse toffee and chocolate artistic creations, made Square, is where you can find the ever- from all-natural ingredients, will mentally famous Courthouse Square concoction: a take you to a French café. The Parisian cheese cracker with peanut butter, dipped feel of the shop, along with their toffee and in smooth dark chocolate. The Courthouse chocolate recipes, serve as an homage to Square is just one of many delectable, their friend Pierre and his wife, Rainey, home-made goodies made by shop owners who have since retired to the south of Kerry and Phyllis Graham. France. Nestled beside that display of They’ve proven to be a good addition Courthouse Squares lie more of Kerry’s to the Square’s business community. Let own creations, such as the Fig Newnan Them Eat Toffee has not only achieved -- a treat that consists of a graham (Kerry culinary success (their Georgia pecan toffee and Phyllis’s last name) cracker outer layer was a Flavor of Georgia finalist just one with fig on the inside, all covered in dark year after they opened the shop), but the chocolate. store itself has staying power. 2019 marks Puttin’ On the Ritz is not just a fun the tenth anniversary of their opening. tune, but it is also a couple of salty, “Meeting wonderful people and buttery crackers and peanut butter dipped building relationships with those in this in chocolate. And Koffee Toffee will give community is the best part of being here,” ROOSTERS OF PEACHTREE CITY your taste buds a jolt of delicious energy. A Phyllis shared. “We love hearing customers’ warm cup of coffee pairs delightfully with stories and making connections.” The any of their plentiful and original sweet Grahams also like to support other local treats. businesses, such as Blue Moon Fudge Kerry and Phyllis, who lived in Company and King of Pops, and sell those Tallahassee, FL for 27 years and relocated businesses’ confections in their shop. to Newnan in 2009, are proud “toffee Toffee and chocolates make great gifts, artists” with a knack for food, friendships for others or yourself! The Grahams will and (of course) France. Inspired by chef/ customize orders and gifts for holidays restauranteur Pierre Vivier, who was their and special events. Also, online ordering neighbor in Tallahassee, Kerry perfected his and delivery options are available at www. craft of chocolate-making (specifically the letthemeattoffee.com. You can also find Let Georgia pecan toffee) by working alongside Them Eat Toffee products at Table Talk in Get unruffled at Roosters with a great haircut and a relaxing hot towel experience. We provide Senoia and at Serenbe’s General Store. Pierre for a number of years. Pierre’s authentic barbering services designed with men in mind. Whether you come in for the Roosters French style, combined with Pierre’s Visit the shop today, and be sure to try southern culinary traditions, blended the chocolate-covered bacon, otherwise Club Cut or Signature 7-Step Facial Shave, you can be confident you’ll leave looking your best. beautifully. known as “a slice of hog heaven.” It is The Grahams relocated to Georgia in rightfully-named! 229 Market Place Connector • Peachtree City, GA 30269 2009 after a job loss in 2008 and to move 770-703-4014 • ROOSTERSMGC.COM Kerry’s mother to Wesley Woods retirement Let Them Eat Toffee home. They brought their chocolate-making www.letthemeattoffee.com APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED, WALK-INS WELCOME talents and community-mindedness with 770-683-0137 | [email protected] them to Georgia. Open Mon.-Thu. 11-6; Fri. 11-8; Sat. 10-6 THE CLASSIC AMERICAN BARBERSHOP “We were making a trip over to (closed Sun.) Serenbe and happened to drive around Facebook @LetThemEatToffee Newnan that day,” said Phyllis. “We saw page 28 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

FavoriteFavorite Finds: Valentine’s Finds Day on By Rachael S. Williams

February means Valentine’s Day. When Feb. 14 arrives, many of us want to give our sweetheart a gift they’ll appreciate. Here are a few picks from around the 85 South area to get you started.

Merle Norman & Sugars Boutique in LaGrange (1) is a great 1 boutique. The friendly, knowledgable staff knows exactly the products to fit my needs. As I type this, I’m wearing MN Creamy Lip Color in my favorite shade, “Hussy” (yep, that’s the color name). Sugars’ thoughtful selection of accessories is bold and never stale, with new items every couple weeks. 111 Vernon St., LaGrange; 706-884-8630; www.newnanmerlenorman. com. Facebook @merlenormanlagrange & Instagram @ MerleNorman_LaGrange.

Last June, I had macarons for the first time. Now I feed my new confectionery obsession thanks to Blume Organics Boutique & 5 Cafe (2). Blume’s selection of beautiful gifts covers any special someone who might be on your Valentine’s list. From handmade soaps to gourmet foods to cozy winter swetaers to exquisite home decor, Blume is the place to shop. 300 Willow Bend Rd., PTC; 770-681-0425; www.shopblumeorganics.com. Facebook @ theblumeshop & Instagram @blumeorganics.

Emily’s Skincare & Spa (3) keeps my middle-aged skin looking good and my oily complexion behaving itself. Splurge on a V-Day facial for a loved one or browse Emily’s extensive selection of high-end skincare products. Gift certificates are always a welcome and lovely gift, too! 4 Greenville St., Newnan; 770-262-6233; www.emilysskincarespa.com. Facebook @ emilysskincareandspa & Instagram @emilyskincarespa. A gorgeous bouquet of fresh flowers can turn a person’s entire 6 week around. The amazing arrangments from 2000 A.D. Concepts in Floral Art (4) have made me a believer. Whether your sweetheart is cutting-edge or more traditional, the designers at 2000 A.D. can create a bouquet or gift basket to make 7 hearts sing. 637 N. Central Ave., Hapeville; 404-314-6194; 2 www.2000adinc.com. Facebook @2000ADInc.

Warm Springs Vineyard & Winery (5) has the perfect wine for your Valentine’s Day celebration. Made from fresh local fruit, their peach, blueberry, muscadine and strawberry wines are great for entertaining. Tastings are free. 7227 Roosevelt Hwy., Warm Springs; 706-655-2233; on Facebook, search “Warm Springs Vineyard Winery.”

Let Them Eat Toffee (6) has been a Newnan favorite for ten years, and their French-inspired toffee recipes are sure to delight the chocolate lover in your life. See this month’s Open for Business feature, then stop by the shop for a gift box or three. 18-A N. Courthouse Sq., Newnan; 770-683-0137; www. letthemeattoffee.com.

Every time I need something distinctive to wear to an event, Ehyeh Boutique (7) has plenty of options. Owner Latoya 3 Johnson’s sophisticated taste is far ahead of the local curve, and her inventory gets frequent updates. Stop in and treat yourself or your special someone to a stunning new outfit or three.12 Broad St., Pine Mountain; 706-489-1141; www.ehyeh314.com; Facebook @EHYEHBoutique.

Jewelry artist Dawn Reed Cheplick sells her work as For Eloise (8) at art fairs around LaGrange. Using semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, and antique chandelier crystals, Cheplick creates distinctive necklaces, bracelets and earrings that stand out in a crowd. Browse her Instagram “lookbook” and order from there—I always want one of everything. Dawn Reed Cheplick/ For Eloise (LaGrange area); [email protected]; 706- 4 8 881-1507; Instagram @foreloise. February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 29

Lewis Grizzard When I Danced on the time she and her red hair would be looking Ceiling for somebody without an apparent speech By Lewis Grizzard impediment. But there was that one glorious time in Each time I visit Savannah, Georgia, I Savannah at the state Key Club Convention. recall the spring of 1963, when I was there, There was a dance contest, and you a boy of sixteen, and the azaleas were in don’t have to talk when you dance. bloom. Members drew straws to see who would I was a member of the Key Club at get to dance with our sweetheart in the my high school. I don’t recall exactly what contest. being in the Key Club involved, but I was I won. a member of it and felt accepted, and that There were maybe fifty couples entered makes growing up a lot easier. in the contest. They held a state Key Club Convention The band played “Stay,” by Maurice in Savannah that year, and I went. Some Williams and the Zodiacs. of us bought some beer and drank it in our My partner and I were one of four hotel rooms. finalists. And then there was only one other We also went to one of the convention couple to challenge us. meetings out of curiosity, and a boy from My feet were winged and I was rhythm Atlanta who wore thick glasses and pants and grace, elegance and style, and I didn’t that were too short gave a speech on the sweat nearly as much as I usually did when importance of being good representatives of I danced. our schools, communities, and parents while We won the dance contest, and we were out of town. somebody took a picture of us kissing on I felt a little guilty about the beer, but the mouth while holding our trophies. I may the feeling soon passed. have felt that good two other times. Who else went to the state convention There isn’t very much more to this that year was our Key Club sweetheart. story. I continued to make a fool of myself Every Key Club chapter had a sweetheart. when I tried to talk to our sweetheart later, I’m not sure why that was, either, but it and she married somebody else and so did I. made sense twenty-four years ago. But I still have my trophy and I still Our sweetheart had red hair and I was smiley gently when I think of her, the dance in love with her and our principal knew contest, and the spring of 1963 when I was what he was doing when he made her stay in here, a boy of sixteen, and the azaleas were a different hotel than the boys in our group. in bloom. I had tried to get somewhere with our P.S.: Our principal passed on several sweetheart before, but I always stammered years ago, so I don’t think I’m going to get and looked down at my feet a lot when I in any trouble for telling the part about the tried to talk to her. beer. Normally, I never said a lot of “uh’s” and “ah’s” and “you know’s” in This piece was previously published in Lewis conversation, but when I tried to talk to our Grizzard’s Chili Dogs Always Bark at Night red-headed sweetheart I always sounded (2014, New South Books) and appears here with like a baseball player being interviewed on permission. television. “I, uh, ah, you know, I, you know, I, uh, you know…” I would begin, and by that page 30 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

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Meet Our Neighbor By John Harris W.T. Edmondson I’ve witnessed many positive changes to By John W. Harris this area—so many positive changes and growth. It really is great. Losing a loved one is a difficult time for families. The reality of loss is heavy I know that must feel very good as a and painful. For centuries, customs both lifelong resident. One last question: For grand and simple have surrounded the time those in need of care after losing a loved immediately following death. As the years one, what is the number one thing you’d have passed, technology has changed, but want them to know about you, your staff the need to say goodbye to our loved ones and your establishment? has remained the same. I’d want them to know that our Since the early 1900s, Troup County community would say we’re truly caring has been home to the Lakes-Dunn- and honest, and that we serve with the Robertson Funeral Home. Originally utmost professionalism. organized and operated out of a furniture store, the business was first known as Potts Dr. Edmondson continues to live, love and Potts, then in the 1950s as Potts and and serve in Troup County. I don’t know Lakes. Today, ownership rests in the hands Obviously, you’re dealing with them [pastoring and funeral directing] over. that you could ask for a more caring person of Dr. W.T. Edmondson. families who’ve just lost a loved one. What to help your family in a time of loss. He has Dr. Edmondson, a pastor and lifelong would you say are your best practices You’re a lifelong resident of Troup four children—two of whom have joined resident of Troup County, is one of our in bringing them comfort during such a County. What do you cherish most about him in the mortuary business—and ten area’s most successful businesspeople. difficult time? serving in your hometown community? grandchildren. Since 2002, he has owned and operated First, we approach the family and It’s very special to have the chance Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home. establish trust with them by treating their to serve people who’ve been my lifelong Home is located at 201 Hamilton St. in Recently, we asked Dr. Edmondson to wishes with the utmost dignity and respect. friends: teachers, classmates and people LaGrange. For more information, visit spend some time with us, so we could get to We want them to know that the can trust us I’ve known my whole life. It’s really www.lakesdunsonrobertson.com or call know him and his business. to serve them—that’s the most important special. Having been here all my life and 706-882-6411. thing, for me. Once the family trusts you, now also serving as a city councilman, Dr. Edmondson, thank you so much it’s a matter of acting with the utmost for talking with me today. How would you professionalism and performing the tasks at describe what you do at Lakes-Dunson- hand at a very high level. It’s about making Robertson? their loved one look good. It’s about taking More than anything, I’d describe what care of the family’s needs, and making we do as serving as a provider for the living sure they know they aren’t being taken and the dead alike—but in different ways. advantage of financially or otherwise. As funeral directors, we help families honor their loved one’s final wishes, and to pay How do you establish that trust? tribute to how their loved one lived. The first step is to meet with the families and have a dialogue about their How did you find yourself coming wishes—let the family know you’re there to own and operate Lakes-Dunson- to support them in their time of need. We Robertson? Was it a family venture? ask questions to better understand their Actually no, it’s not a family owned wishes and make sure they’re informed business. I’m actually a first-generation throughout the process. Families today are funeral director. No one in my family was so much more informed as to the [funeral] involved in the industry before me. After I process, thanks to the internet. We have to graduated from nursing school, I became be that much more in tune with their needs. licensed in 1980 as a funeral director and embalmer, from the Gupton-Jones I understand you’re also a pastor, College of Funeral Service. Then I had the and if I remember correctly, so was your opportunity to work for several funeral father. Was ministry something you homes—I even worked for this funeral decided on at an early age? How did home [before coming to own it]. I owned a working in the mortuary business mesh funeral home in Franklin, Georgia, and at with that? Which one came first, and how the same time I was also working funerals did they come together? as a contractor for other businesses. Yes, I’m a pastor, and have been at my There were two very sharp elderly church for 35 years—Bethlehem Baptist gentlemen, Mr. Dunson and Mr. Robertson, Church in West Point. And actually, I never who owned this particular home. They had mix the two. When I’m in the position of seen my work and knew I was dedicated to pastor, I never cross over. I consider that the craft, so they asked if I’d be interested taboo. Most of the time, if I’m serving a in buying it from them. I sold my funeral family as their pastor, even if I’m at the home in Franklin and stopped working at bedside of a loved one who passes, I fulfill other establishments, and this became my my pastoral role, and then I leave to allow full-time business. the family their privacy to make their aftercare decisions separately. I never cross page 32 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

Feb. 2…Groundhog Day Feb. 12…LaGrange: Chamber of Feb. 19…Full Moon Mar. 2…Read Across America Day What ’s HappeningCommerce Early Bird Breakfast, 7am, Feb. 3…Newnan: Tara Winds at Nixon Del’Avant Event Center Feb. 20…National Love Your Pet Day Mar. 2…LaGrange: Kiwanis Club 24th Centre, 3pm Annual Pancake Breakfast, 7-11am, First Feb. 14…Valentine’s Day Feb. 21…National Single-Tasking Day Baptist Church on the Square Feb. 4…New Moon Feb. 14…East Point: Beats, Art & Feb. 22…National Margarita Day Mar. 10…Daylight Saving Time begins Feb. 5…Lunar New Year Laughter: Art Show/Auction + Comedy, 7:30pm, Gill Gallery (2947 Legion Way) Feb. 23…Pine Mountain: Murder Mystery Mar. 11…Pine Mountain: Humane Feb. 7…Newnan: Chamber of Commerce Dinner Theater at Callaway Resort & Society of Harris County “Puttin’ on the Mardi Gras Celebration, 6-9pm, Newnan Feb. 14…LaGrange: LaGrange Youth Gardens Dog” Fundraiser & Silent Auction, 10am- Centre Council Teen Movie Night, 5pm, Sweetland 1pm, Ballroom at Callaway Resort & Amphitheatre Feb. 24…Academy Awards, 8pm Gardens Feb. 9…East Point: ArtsXchange Showcase, all day (2148 Newnan St.) Feb. 15…Pine Mountain: Taste of Pine Feb. 26…Last Quarter Moon Mar. 26…East Point: Finding the Flint Mountain, 6-9pm downtown River: Hidden by the Airport, 7pm, Feb. 9…LaGrange: City of LaGrange Feb. 27…East Point: Georgia Spartans Windmill Arts Center (2823 Church St.) Volunteer Litter Clean-Up, 8-10am Feb. 16…East Point: 2nd Annual Women’s #Learn2Live Health Expo, 7-10pm, Health & Prosperity Talk, 1-3:30pm, Jefferson Park Rec Center (1431 Norman Mar. 30…Fairburn: Fairburn Fit 5K Run Feb. 9…Fairburn: Father/Daughter & Kupcakerie (2781 Main St.) Berry Dr.) & Walk, 8:30am (kids’ run, 8am) at Duncan Mother/Son Dance, 6-8pm, Fairburn Youth Park (6000 Rivertown Rd.) Center Feb. 18…Presidents’ Day Feb. 28…Fayetteville: “Cuff the Scruff” with FPD and Sam’s Barbershop, 4-8pm Apr. 9…East Point: East Point Spring Feb. 9…LaGrange: HYPE Young Feb. 18…Washington’s Birthday 2019 District Dialogues, 2pm, Bowden Professionals Polar Plunge, 10am Feb. 28…Serenbe: Hills & Hamlets Senior Center (2885 Church St.) Through Feb. 18…LaGrange: Ice Skating Bookshop presents Joe Barry Carroll: Feb. 12…First Quarter Moon at Sweetland Black American Voices: Shared Culture, May 4…Newnan: 7th Annual Race for the Values, & Emotions, 6:30pm (Grange Hall, Orphans 5K Feb. 12…Lincoln’s Birthday Feb. 19…Pine Mountain: Moon Pies and Palmetto) Moosic, 7pm, FDR State Park February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 33 page 34 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019

By LaKeisha Fleming Out and About in AantaCommemorating the Past and Looking to the Future: Black History Month

We must never forget that Black history is American history. — Rep. Yvette Clarke (New York)

February is designated to celebrate the rich, prolific history of African-Americans. From entertaining events to lectures and tours, the ways to commemorate Black History Month are as diverse as the accomplishments themselves. Whether you’re looking for something to enlighten, educate or engage, Atlanta happenings will not disap- point. Here’s a look at some activities you can enjoy to celebrate Black History Month.

Resting places of Atlanta’s Black history pioneers Historic Oakland Foundation will offer guided walking tours of Oakland Cemetery’s African-American grounds during the month of February. The hour-long tour will include stops at the rest- ing places of several notable figures, such as Carrie Steele Logan, founder of Atlanta’s first orphanage for Black children; Maynard What’s Happening! Atlanta: February 2019 Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor; and William Finch, one of the first Black city councilmen in Atlanta. The tour is free, though dona- Feb. 1-24: Bob Marley’s Three talyrictheatre.com. Festival Gala: Atlanta, presented by tions to help preserve the grounds are appreciated. Find out more at Little Birds at Synchronicity The- Feb. 9: Talent Development Program the Atlanta Drama Club at Infinite oaklandcemetery.com. atre. See website for performance 25th Anniversary Concert at Atlanta Energy Theater. 7p. ($30-$80). infini- times and ticket cost information. Symphony Hall. 8p. ($19-$25). atlan- teenergycenter.com. Pomp and Circumstance synchrotheatre.com. tasymphony.org. Feb. 17: HYMN: Sarah Brightman Who doesn’t love a parade? The historic Sweet Auburn District Feb. 2: Atlanta Winter Beerfest at Feb. 9-17: Music for the Very In Concert w/ special guests Vincent in downtown Atlanta will host the 2019 Black History Month Atlantic Station. 1p. See website Young: Old MacDonald’s Symphony Niclo & Narcis lustin lanau at Fox Parade on Feb. 23. The parade kicks off at Hurt Park at 1pm. You’ll for ticket cost information. atlan- at Atlanta Symphony Hall. atlanta- Theatre. 8p. ($53.75-$253.75). fox- have the opportunity to see the floats, vendors, artists and bands tawinterbeerfest.com. symphony.org. theatre.org. play, all with the focus on highlighting black history. You can watch Feb. 2-10: Dead Man Walking Feb. 10: The Fab Four: Ultimate Feb. 21: BRAVO: Happy Hour and the parade along Peachtree Center Avenue, Marietta and Peachtree The Atlanta Opera at Cobb Energy Beatles Tribute at Atlanta Symphony on to Jupiter at Atlanta Symphony Street near Five Points Station, or Centennial Olympic Park Drive Performing Arts Centre. cobbener- Hall. 8p. ($39.50-$195). atlantasym- Hall. 6p. atlantasymphony.org. and Baker Street. For more, visit blackhistorymonthparade.com. gycentre.com. phony.org. Feb. 21-23: Atlanta Symphony Feb. 3: The Bach Bowl! at Emer- Feb. 11: Dancing With The Stars: Orchestra Chorus Performs Verdi at Ladies Get Their Due son Concert Hall, Schwartz Center Live! A Night to Remember at Fox Atlanta Symphony Hall. Thu, Sat 8p. The 2nd Annual Black Women in History Expo on Feb. 2 will for Performing Arts. 4p. (Free). Theatre. 8p. ($59.50-$125). foxthe- ($22-$98). atlantasymphony.org. highlight the achievements of African-American women. The goal is arts.emory.edu. atre.org. Feb. 21-24: Alvin Ailey American to bring the past and the present together for a brighter future. There Feb. 5-10: Waitress presented by Feb. 14: The 13th Annual Valen- Dance Theater at Fox Theatre. ($29- will be business owners and authors on site to share their knowl- Fifth Third Bank Broadway in At- tine’s Day Celebration For Lovers $89). foxtheatre.org. edge, while social activists and social service agencies aim to edu- lanta with Music by Sara Bareilles & Friends with Kenny “Babyface” Feb. 22: The Black Jacket Sym- cate and inspire. Hair stylists and clothing designers will help you at Fox Theatre. foxtheatre.org. Edmonds and Keith Sweat at Fox phony Presents Queen’s “A Night At look and feel your best, and spoken word artists and musicians will Feb. 6: Atlanta Jewish Film Festi- Theatre. 8p. ($63.75-$153.75). fox- The Opera” Featuring Marc Martel entertain and enlighten. Vendors will also be on hand for the event, val Opening Night at Cobb Energy theatre.org. at Atlanta Symphony Hall. 8p. ($25- to be held at Greenbriar Mall. Search for the event on Eventbrite. Performing Arts Centre. 7:30p. ajff. Feb. 14-16: Powerhouse Nikolai $175). atlantasymphony.org. com to get all the information. org. Luganski Debuts in Rach 3 at Atlanta Feb. 22-24: Marvel Universe Live! Feb. 7: The Big Fake Wedding At- Symphony Hall. Thu, Sat 8p. ($27- at Infinite Energy Arena. ($29-$99). Learning Made Fun lanta at Factory Atlanta. 7p. ($25). $113). atlantasymphony.org. infiniteenergycenter.com. Black History Month programs will be held at Children’s Museum thebigfakewedding.com. Feb. 15-16: Trevor Noah Loud & Feb. 24: Atlanta Symphony Orches- of Atlanta. The Peach State Flyer steam train will teach about Feb. 8: Festival of Laughs with Clear Tour 2019 at Fox Theatre. tra Performs Verdi at Hugh Hodgson Black Americans’ contributions through story and song. Music & Sommore, Earthquake, Bruce 7:30p nightly. ($35-$125). foxthe- Concert Hall at the University of Movement is a time to cut loose and groove to music developed by Bruce, Arnez J., George Wallace, atre.org. Georgia. 3p. ($20-$85). atlantasym- African-American jazz musicians during the Harlem Renaissance, Don DC Curry and Gary Owen at Feb. 15-23: La Sylphide Atlanta Bal- phony.org. and beyond. Then, Storytime discusses scientific achievements in State Farm Arena. 8p. statefarmare- let at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Feb. 25: WWE Raw at State Farm the fields of botany, math, chemistry and space exploration. Little na.com. Centre. cobbenergycentre.com. Arena. 7:30p. ($24-$504). state- ones and adults alike will be intrigued, fascinated and excited to Feb. 8-10: North Atlanta Home Feb. 16: TobyMac Hits Deep Tour farmarena.com. learn more. Childrensmuseumatlanta.org has all the details. Show at Infinite Energy Forum. 2019 with Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feb. 26-Mar. 3: Les Miserables northatlantahomeshow.com. Feliz, We Are Messengers, Ryan presented by Fifth Third Bank No matter what type of experience you’re seeking, you can appreci- Feb. 8-10: Seishun Con at Atlanta Stevenson and Aaron Cole at Infinite Broadway in Atlanta at Fox Theatre. ate and celebrate Black History Month. Enjoy the richness of the Marriott Marquis. seishun-con.com. Energy Arena. 7p. ($22-$93.75). foxtheatre.org. past, and marvel in the excitement of what is to come. Feb. 8-24: The Wedding Singer at infiniteenergycenter.com. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. atlan- Feb. 17: Chinese Opera Spring — LaKeisha Fleming — LaKeisha Fleming February 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 35 page 36 Visit us at 85southonline.com February 2019 Expecting a baby? Expect the best.

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