June - July 2019 Volume 16, Issue 6

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BBQ on 85 South Farmers Markets on 85 South Summer Wines & Beer Summer Movies page 2 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019 June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 3 page 4 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019 At long last, summer the heat and the scorching sun, I’m able to get out more in is here. For many of the summer, and observe the natural world more closely. In Readership & us, it’s time to think of the last few weeks, my wild bird sightings have included one fun. We’ve got relatives great blue heron, one osprey, one pileated woodpecker, three and friends coming red-tailed hawks, one angry bluebird, maybe 50 crows, a mur- Distribution to visit. We’ve got muration of starlings, and at least a dozen bright red cardinals celebrations to host for (among many others). The cardinals, especially, tend to pop Area our loved ones’ major up in all their brilliant vermilion glory whenever I begin to life events: weddings, doubt myself. East Point graduations, retire- Hapeville ment, new jobs, and The noisy little Carolina wren at my kitchen window gives so on. With any luck, itself away as the bird that’s been pecking all winter and College Park we’ve had a chance to Union City spruce up the house a little. Or, of you’re like me, maybe just dust, change the bed linens, and shove most of the clutter into Fairburn the overstuffed hall closet that nobody ever looks in anyway. Palmetto But what to do once our guests are here? Good thing that Chattahoochee Hills the 85 South area is so full of fun things to do and interest- ing places to take our Tyrone out-of-town friends. Fayetteville Wild Animal Safari, in Pine Mountain, is one Peachtree City of those great places. Newnan Our cover photo this month features two of spring at the half-baked insulation around the AC unit. For a Sharpsburg their adorable zebras, small bird, it sure does make a lot of self-righteous noise. It Senoia captured by G. Ray Sul- also won’t be still long enough for me to get a good photo of livan, Jr.’s artistic eye. its rusty brown cap and its thin creamy-tan burglar’s mask. Moreland If you haven’t yet made Grantville the trip to Wild Animal Later, while doing laundry, I hear more bird sounds outside Safari, add it to your the kitchen door. This time, it’s a common grackle that’s Luthersville summer fun list. (The giraffes and zebras are my personal come to the Back Porch Buffet. Today’s special: Stale dog Hogansville favorites, but I’m sort of partial to ungulates and equines.) food. This may be the first time I’ve ever identified a grackle correctly—usually, I confuse them with starlings until the Greenville I’m proud of this issue that our staff has put together. Yes, I Peterson Bird Book sets me straight. say that all the time. And I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it. LaGrange Our columnists have once again compiled a wide assortment Wherever summer takes you, I wish you peace and happiness. Pine Mountain of summer events, shows, and concerts for your enjoyment. If you’ve got news for our August issue, be sure to send it in There are also plenty of food- and beverage-related gems in by Jul. 20. And thank you, as always, for reading 85 South. Warm Springs here, too. After all, summer in our area often involves BBQ West Point and beer. Since we’re about to take our annual summertime break, we’ve combined June and July items in this issue. Facebook.com/85 South Magazine Rachael S. Williams Summertime is also my favorite time of the year. Despite [email protected] www.85southonline.com

June/July Cover Art: G. Ray Sullivan, Jr. 85 South on Social Media He now works profes- G. Ray Sullivan, Jr. was born 85 South Magazine wants to hear from its readers. Make sure sionally as a photogra- in Savannah, Georgia. His pher and has gained a to follow us on social media so you don’t miss out on anything father was an officer in the reputation for shooting throughout the month. With the help of social media, we regularly Air Force, and Ray moved nontraditional portraiture ask readers questions about living in the 85 South community. We several times throughout of not only people but want your feedback and opinions . his childhood/teenage years dogs along with fine with his parents to bases in art and landscapes. He We want to hear from you —and see you! Post a photo on Oklahoma, Texas, Wash- works with the LaGrange ington, and California. He Facebook or Instagram of yourself reading the current issue of 85 Troup County Humane attended college at Eastern South, and you might just get featured in the next issue. Be sure to Society doing portraits of Washington State and gradu- tag us in your picture! their dogs that are look- ated from Washington State University in the cinema sequence of ing for placement into the Communications Department. good homes. Ray says, “I love doing ‘glamour Ray left the Pacific Northwest and eventually moved to Atlanta to Facebook.com/85southmagazine shots’ for Humane Soci- begin a career in the film and video ety dogs. They need all business. Working on sound stages the help they can get and so far we have been very successful.” as well as a grip and lighting techni- cian in movies and commercials, “I enjoy photographing people most of all. I’m a pretty personable he began to do camera work and guy and it’s working in conjunction with a client that is the most developed a diverse clientele. Ray fun.” Ray is best known for his book “Zen and the Art of Dog Instagram @85southmagazine was awarded a national Emmy for Walking,” which chronicles his life and learning process with his his work on the ESPN Production dog Bo discovering their environment on extended walks. He is “Catfish Hunters.” Throughout his also involved in the documentary film project “PAC 6: A General’s career, he continued working on Decision” about his father’s experiences during the Vietnam War. photography as a hobby. June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com 85 outh page. 5 Publisher Publishing South Inc. Editor Emeritus Dawn Waltuck Editor Out Rachael S. Williams Design & Layout Editor AboutJune - July 2019 Volume 16, Issue 6 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 BBQ on 85 South Janet Flanigan 9 Farmers Markets on 85 South LaKeisha Fleming 12 Summer Wines & Beer John W. Harris Jonathan W. Hickman 24 Summer Movies Deke Lloyd Jackie Lloyd FOOD & BEVERAGE Mary Lou Luther 6 Small Bites Munira Fidahussein 8 About Dining Pierre Millet 10 Dining Out Ashley Grizzle Soeder 12 About Beverages Patrick Terrail Nick Vlachos Photography ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sta 19 Live Entertainment Advertising Sales & Distribution 20 Talk About Town René Hunt 22 About Art Vahib Batias 23 State of the Art Karen Wingard 24 About the Movies Cover Design 25 In Production Cole Beatenbough 25 eatre Productions Copyright notice: “85 South, Out & About,” 30 Favorite Finds on 85 South copyright 2019, is an ocial publication of Publishing South Inc., all copyright 32 Out & About Atlanta provisions and stipulations apply. Opinions expressed herein are those of the writing sta of the individual authors and do not necessarily reect the views of the publishers STYLE & HEALTH or editors. 16 Beauty Buzz . . . Letters & submissions: “85 South, Out & 18 Clotheslines About” accepts letters and article submissions via Email and USPS. Send letters and questions to 85 South -- Editor, POB 207, Hogansville GA 30230; OUR COLUMNISTS [email protected]. Submit articles 14 Turn the Page by mail, SASE, or you may Email the Editor directly at 26 About Parenthood [email protected]. Editors reserve the right to request a rewrite or edit 27 Meet Your Neighbor submissions for style, content, topic, and 28 Savvy Senior length. Advertising information 770-310-0715 WHAT’S HAPPENING! www.85southonline.com OUTTAKES page 6 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

SmaNUTWOOD FARMS & WINERY Bi es

From Peachtree City dancing. Given the Lamperts’ positive and passion. This is a unque place where were great. Try the Steak Tartare! When your summer guests come to attitude, this wouldn’t be the end for such your cantaste with food all locally made Lunch on the patio of the Brickhouse town, there are some great local restaurants an iconic Warm Springs fixture. They wines.“We have sweet wines. We’ve got Grille is always good, as are the various for you to try. A couple places that have rebuilt it in a new home on Main Street, and merlots. We’ve got chardonnays. We’ve hamburgers served in the evening and the recently grabbed our attention are Curious the tradition lives on. got a couple of signature wines that we are music on the weekends. Pig Gastropub (114 Huddleston Rd.), While you’re in Warm Springs, visit working with,” Neil Liechty said. “One Look for the new LaGrange location where the chef uses the Green Egg smoker Warm Springs Cellars which offers a taste chardonnay we are doing with the pecans of Karvelas Pizza to open at the end of for entrees. Try their stuffed pork loin and of Georgia’s finest wines and craft beers, as from the trees. We are soaking the wine in June. Just off of Lafayette Square in the old their fish tacos. It’s a great place for lunch. well as coffee and tea. Enjoy your beverage the pecans. It is called a pecan chardonnay, Mighty Joe’s space, it’ll be a great addition The other new place we’re enjoying with select farm cheeses, chocolates or and it is going to be hopefully our feature to the community. is Revolution New Italian Cuisine (361 pastries. Enjoy a wine tasting, beer flight, wine. It has turned out really good so far.” If you have not visited yet, the Hwy. 74), open for breakfast, lunch and or stay and sip the glass of your choosing. Neil Liechty said he hopes to see plenty Barnwood Lodge (at Great Wolf Lodge) is dinner. I was there recently for a birthday They also have live music at night. of drop-in visitors at the winery, the same excellent. It’s open to the public, and your dinner, and the fettucine with Wagyu beef We heard the cafeteria /bistro at the way the couple regularly sees visitors at their kids will be entertained while you eat. is just the best. Their pasta is homemade, Warm Springs Medical Center has a new home in the Nutwood Plantation mansion, Finally we are waiting for a donut place, which is what makes this dish stand out. chef and director: Samuel Deusch. He’s which was built in 1833. “Just come out, Dixie Donuts, to open on the square… It’s also a great place to hang out at night, updated the menu and now serves breakfast, if you are in the area, and we’ll give you hopefully soon! with the beautiful bar and their imaginative lunch and early dinner. It may sound silly a tour and give you a tasting and see for bartender. to have lunch there but the food is so good yourself,” Neil Liechty said. “See what your From Grantville and so reasonably priced that it’s worth the preference is, and we’ll go from there. We’re Chef Nikos and wife Denise have From Newnan trip. Try their daily specials! going to be very family-oriented, as you can added a charming little area on the Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & see. There are a lot of games out here. We sidewalk at Nikos’s Family Restaurant. Grill (1485 Hwy. 34 E) is a small eatery From Pine Mountain are going to have the ice cream parlor, and You can now dine or sip wine or beer on with great food such as jerk chicken, Sad to say the Steakhouse and we’ve got the cheese room.” the sidewalk, just like in a European café, codfish and beans, and curried chicken. We the Gourmet Café have closed. But The couple also hopes to use the surrounded by lovely flowers. also love their carrot cake. UniquExpressions still features property to host a variety of community Elsewhere in Newnan: We also love imaginative food for lunch and breakfast. fundraisers and events throughout the year, From Hogansville Rasoi Indian Restaurant at 1065 Sullivan It’s become a mainstay on Main Street. and they encourage local groups to contact There are some cute shops to visit in Road. This is as authentic as going to For something more elegant, there’s them with requests and ideas. Hogansville, but there’s also good food India. Another new find is the great pizza The Kitchen at Rose Cottage. It’s a great For more information or to schedule at the Train Depot. They’re open for from the wood-burning oven at Positano, place to entertain after shopping downtown. an event, call (706) 881-7401 or breakfast, lunch and dinner. There’s also in Ashley Park. Their pizza is some of If you like seafood, another favorite place is visit Nutwoodplantationwinery.com. Karvelas Pizza around the corner (open the best around. We also understand that The Oyster House. It’s so popular that they A fun place to be at Your Pie—not for lunch and dinner), and of course at Mama Lucia’s will soon be moving to opened another location in LaGrange. only for their personal pizza, but for the the I-85 exit, we have Nachos, a great a new location. The new space is under Recently, we discovered a new store music on the patio with Kali J on Jun. 7 & neighborhood Mexican restaurant. And construction; we’ll keep you posted. called HRH Antiques and Design. Don’t 14 from 7-10pm. For a celebration dinner, don’t forget the Hogansville location of Another new addition is Dunc’s BBQ be fooled by the beautiful furniture and art try C’Sons. Jackie and I went there for our Rogers BBQ. Hogansville is prepared for Kitchen at 98 Jackson Street. Everyone in this store, though—go to the back and anniversary dinner, and the food and service some good eating, so enjoy! who goes there once comes back for more. you’ll find theOld Farm House Pantry Dunc’s is great to go, too—we love the specializing in European foods, cheese and brisket. French-style baked goods. Bakery items are prepared on weekends. If you like chocolate From Warm Springs croissants and fresh breads, stop by Thu.- Goose and Hogs opened over Sat. from 10am-5pm. You’ll be pleasantly Memorial Day Weekend. Serving burgers surprised. and brews, it’s a lovely outdoor pub mostly Note that Callaway Lodge has catering to the bikers, but also to the many brought on a new executive chef Daniel tourists visiting President F.D. Roosevelt’s F. Defusco from Hershey Country Club Little White House. (Pennsylvania). More on this later. And, Another great place to eat is the last but not least: Carriage & Horses (607 Bulloch House Restaurant, which Butts Mill Rd.; 706-663-4777) is a great continues to live on as Warm Springs staple place for a lovely summer evening dinner. thanks to owners Peter and Sandy Lampert, This venue offers good food and is also who purchased the property in 2010. When beautiful. Call ahead and reserve your table. a lightning strike caused a fire in June 2015, the Lamperts could only watch as hundreds From LaGrange of embers flew through the air and their We want to welcome the opening of passion project burned to the ground. Sandy Nutwood Plantation Winery by Neal and noticed that the embers looked like fireflies Trisch Liechty. This has beenlabor of love June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 7 page 8 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

About Dining By Janet Flanigan

Southern Barbecue: Bringing ‘cue. Top-rated programs such as BBQ Pit barbecue is not necessarily “restaurant” Styrofoam boxes which have been assigned History to Life through Masters, Boy Meets Grill and Man, Fire, barbecue because there are specific criteria an identifying number, which is not known Competition Grill (among others) have elevated smoking upon which entries are both prepared and to the judges. Entry boxes for each meat meat to an art form on par any style of judged. category are presented to tables of judges. Like so many Southern foods, cuisine. If you’ve watched Myron Mixon and Different tables of judges evaluate separate barbecue’s roots can be traced to other his cohorts on TV’s BBQ Pitmasters, you teams for each category so as to maintain lands. Its early roots trace to the Caribbean, Getting to Know ‘Cue, Getting to have a general idea about judging. But in utter fairness. where white settlers were impressed by Know All about ‘Cue order to really understand it, sign up for The competition boxes are presented indigenous people’s method of smoking When I introduced my California- a class on becoming a certified barbecue for appearance and once judges have scored meat over a flame on a rack called a born-and-raised husband Pat to southern judge and get a “behind the curtain” in this category, they each select a sample barbacoa. And, according to culinary barbecue, he took to it like a duck to experience on how it’s done. If you would from the box to take a bite and score for historian Michael W. Twitty, author of water or, ahem, a pig to mud. As the years rather not become a judge, barbecue taste, tenderness and overall impression. The Cooking Gene: A Journey through went by, he sought out the best barbecue competitions are always looking for There is no discussion among the judges African American Culinary History in the restaurants across the southeast. volunteers. And, of course, you can always while scoring is taking place and entries Old South (2017, HarperCollins), enslaved Then about 8 years ago, a church friend attend BBQ events as a spectator. are not discussed until after the score cards Africans brought to the Caribbean had at told him there was a need for certified have been collected by a GBA official. similar traditions of slow-roasting meats barbecue judges for a locally-run barbecue Georgia Barbecue Association The contestants are provided a over wood fires. contest, the now defunct “Up in Smoke” The Georgia Barbecue Association specific set of rules for cooking and these As a social event, Southern-style pig- event. The Florida Barbecue Association (GBA), based in Perry, Georgia, sponsors are strictly enforced by the judges. For pickin’ has been dated back to the 1700s, (FBC) happened to be holding local judge competitions with the following meat example, contestants may not mark or when politicians used them as a way to certification classes. That’s when Pat and categories: pork ribs (loin back, baby back sculpt their entries in any way to make curry votes. And who can forget Scarlett our then-teenage son Sean became certified. or spare rib; no country-style); boneless them identifiable to the judges. The entry O’Hara at the barbecue? As with so many Subsequently, our other son, Keegan, and I pork loin (no tenderloin) which must weigh boxes may not contain any item other than beloved American cuisines, it was the eventually became certified with the FBC 5 or more pounds at inspection (may be meat, and each competition box in each black culture which perfected the marriage and since then, Pat and I have also become cut into two pieces for cooking); and pork category must contain at least six separate of wood smoke and meat, cooked low certified judges with the Kansas City whole shoulder, Boston butt, picnic or ham and identifiable pieces. Entries will be also (heat) and slow. It was through African- Barbecue Association. (which may be parted during the cooking be disqualified if there is evidence of blood Americans that barbecue was brought alive process). Judges score on appearance, taste, meaning the meat is undercooked, if it is in our culinary consciousness. Become a Certified BBQ Judge tenderness and overall impression and turned in after the designated time (late), If you, too, love barbecue and would entries may be sauced or un-sauced. gloves are not used to handle food, meat is BBQ in the Television Age like to get involved, consider becoming a Every barbecue association has not cooked as required by the rules or by And “brought alive” it is. Not only certified barbecue judge. As a judge you their own specific program for certifying using uninspected meat. are barbecue restaurants among the most will probably taste some barbecue that is judges and GBA judges score on the The GBA is offering a training class popular types of businesses across the fantastic and some that “needs some work” following standards. The GBA uses in Americus, Georgia, for prospective south, some of the most popular cooking but that is part of the interest of the craft. comparative judging and all entries are judges on Jun. 29. The fee is $35, paid in programs on television are all about the One thing to remember is competition grouped randomly, in unmarked, identical advance and registration deadline is Jun. June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 9 26. Participants must join the GBA to take and competition teams are not eligible for the class. For more information, visit www. KCBS “Team of the Year” appointment. bbqga.com and click on Join the GBA. Stand Alone Backyard Contests are Since a good number of Georgia designed for areas not large enough to host BBQ judges are licensed in more than one a Master Series contest. Their intention is state, you can check out the Florida BBQ to promote barbecue in small towns across Association at www.fbabbq.com and the the country. Stand Alone competitors are FARMERS MARKETS Kansas City BBQ Association at www. required to cook chicken and pork ribs to kcbs.us. win the Grand Championship. Cooking Chattahoochee Hills Sims Pond Farm & Farmers Market: 10 Bailey Rd., Serenbe Farmers Market: 9110 Selborne Ln. 706-885-2996 source shall be wood, wood pellets or Open Sat. 9am-1pm, through Nov. 17. “An eclectic market Open Sat. 10am-2pm. Farmer’s market with local vendors Other Ways to Get Your “Cue” On charcoal and standard rules and regulations comprised of small local and sustainable growers, selling pastured beef, lamb, & pork from Sims Pond Farms, Judging is just one way to become apply. artisans, and craftsmen. A broad spectrum of vendors and local home grown produce, fresh eggs, homemade goodies involved in the barbecue world. You can A Licensed Contest is for first-time customers meet each Saturday to share in their passion for & jewelry, and much more. Facebook: @danny.ods or sustainable food and local art.” Info: market@serenbe. search for “Sims Pond Farms.” volunteer to help work an event, which is a organizers who are just getting started on com or www.serenbefarms.com/market. great way to get a peek into the competition the barbecue circuit and is the simplest Peachtree City side without committing to being a judge. type of contest offered by KCBS. The College Park Peachtree City Farmers Market: 215 Northlake Dr. purpose of the Licensed Contest is to help Simply Produce: 3375 Roosevelt Hwy., Suite F, 404-941- Open Wed. & Sat. 9am-1pm. 40 vendors, about 33 food 9185 and 7 non-food. Live music and chef demos. For more: Hold Your Own Competition an organizer move from a first-year contest Family-owned and -operated farmers market offering [email protected] or on Facebook @ Another exciting way to promote to a Traditional Sanctioned contest the fresh, locally-grown produce at fair market prices. Excellent PeachtreeCityFarmersMarket. barbecue is to organize your own barbecue following year, providing the knowledge smoothies and fruit bowls, too! Open Tue.-Fri. 9am-6pm competition. For example, the KCBS’s and success to hold successful sanctioned and Sat. 10am-5pm (closed Sunday & Monday). Instagram: Farmers Market in the Bubble: 1000 Moba Dr. popular competition is the Master Series events in the future. KCBS rules and @simply_producellc. Facebook: @HealingFood Open Wed. & Sat. 9am-2pm. Wide variety of vendors offering handmade soaps, fresh local produce, specialty sanctioned contest. This type requires the regulations apply and a KCBS will be Georgia Roots: 3415 Enon Rd., 478-287-5004 grocery items, local honey, eggs, delicious food prepared on teams to the four meats (chicken, pork ribs, required to volunteer their time to work the An urban farm designed to build strong community through site, and more. More info: www.farmersmarketinthebubble. pork butt and brisket). contest, but travel and expenses must be healthy food and environmental skills. Info: kennise@ com or on Facebook @FarmersMarketInTheBubble. The cooking source must be wood, supplied by the organizer. garoots.farm or www.garoots.com. Pine Mountain wood pellets or charcoal. KCBS rules and Fairburn Jenny Jack Farm: 603 White Cemetery Rd.; 706-333- regulations apply and these Master Series Hanging with a Team Fairburn Farmers Market: Intersection of US 29 4473 contests are eligible for the American Royal Another exciting way is to be a part of (Roosevelt Hwy.) & Hwy. 92 Open every Wed., 9am-12pm, through Dec. 19. Offering and Jack Daniel’s World Championship. a competition team. You can volunteer to 8am-12pm every Sat. (Jun. 5-Oct. 3). For more: www. produce and salves/tinctures from our farm, as well as fairburn.com or Facebook @FairburnFarmersMarket beef, pork, yogurt, granola, pecans, stone ground grits/ The Competitors Series is for the be part of an existing team or event form cornmeal and goat cheese from other local producers. organizer who wants to have a unique your own team and compete in a backyard Your Faith Farms: 7555 Jones Rd., 404-507-2504; www. Offerings change week to week; for updates, subscribe to barbecue experience. The organizer chooses or licensed contest to get your feet wet and yourfaithfarms.com Jenny Jack’s newsletter via their website. For more: www. the types of meat to be cooked instead see if it’s something you are interested in. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm (closed Sun.). Family-owned farm jennyjackfarm.com/ or on Instagram @jennyjackfarm. in South Fulton County raising grass-fed beef and lamb of the 4 standard meats required by the Contact the KCBS or another sanctioned naturally, humanely, and with lots of love. East Point KCBS. It also allows for alternative heat barbecue organization for information on East Point Farmers Market: The Commons Greenspace, sources. Traditional fees and costs apply but how to get started. Who knows? You may Christian City Farmers Market: 7345 Red Oak Rd. 2757 East Point Rd., 404-270-7059 (between Fairburn & Fayetteville) Open Wed. 2pm-6pm. More info at www. competition is not eligible for the American one day compete against Myron Mixon st rd Royal or Jack Daniels World Championship Starting Jun. 6, open 1 and 3 Thursdays of the month, EastPointFarmersMarket.com or on Facebook @ himself! 8:30am-1pm, and offering locally grown fresh produce. EastPointFarmersMarket. Cooking demonstrations and lunch options also on site! Cash, cards, and EBT accepted. West Point Little Bit Farm: 1660 Pine Lake Rd., 404-213-1164 Fayetteville Certified Naturally Grown family farm in Whitesville, GA Marketfest at Pinewood Forest: 290 Heatherden Ave., offering vegetables, fruit, and flowers. Also offering CSA 678-778-3580 (Community-Supported Agriculture) delivery boxes of fresh Produce and goods from local farmers and artisans. Open fruits, vegetables, and herbs from early May-Late July. For year-round, Sat. 10am-2pm & Sun. 12pm-4pm. Find out more, visit www.littlebitfarmgeorgia.com or Facebook @ more at www.pfmarketfest.com. littlebitfarmgeorgia. Flintwood Farms: 516 McDonough Rd.; 770-883-9008; West Point Pop-Up Market: Downtown West Point (3rd www.flintwoodgardens.com Ave.) Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm & Sat. 8am-12pm, Apr.-Nov. Four events in 2019: May 30, Jun. 27, Jul. 25, & Aug. Flintwood Farms is a 300 acre family farm growing a wide 29, from 5-8pm. Open-air artisan and farmers’ market variety of annuals and perennials, as well as grass-fed showcasing locally created fine art, premium homemade/ beef. Our business has previously been wholesale only but handcrafted goods, and locally grown produce. Sponsored is now open to the public. Let us help you design and grow by Downtown West Point Development Authority. the perennial garden of your dreams and annual beds that will burst with color. Senoia Couch’s Produce: 34 Chestlehurst Rd.; 678-603-7355 Moreland Open starting May 5: Sat. 8:30am-3pm and Sun. 12:30pm- Eight Oaks Farm: 372 Robison Rd., 888-268-6257 5:30pm. Fresh locally grown vegetables, fruits, jellies Family fun and locally grown produce in Coweta County. & jams, and specialty sauces (think chow-chow for your Currently growing tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, bell black-eyed peas!). Email [email protected]. peppers, bush beans, cucumbers, jalapenos, eggplant, corn, cantaloupe and watermelon. A corn maze adds to Sharpsburg the fun! For more: [email protected] or www. 180 Degree Farm: 237 Emory Phillips Rd.; 678-481- eightoaksfarm.com. 3367; www.180degreefarm.org Open Sat. 9:30am-1pm. Non-profit farm committed to Newnan organic, sustainable farming practices free of pesticides Country Gardens Farm: 2050 Sharpsburg-McCollum Rd., and herbicides. Specialties include organically grown 770-251-2673 vegetables, pasture-raised chicken & duck eggs, turkeys, Open Fri. & Sat. 8am-4:30pm. Family farm offering grass-fed lamb and educational courses on food awareness certified naturally-grown vegetables, raw cow’s milk, local and nutrition. CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) honey, grass-fed beef, and more. Also offering hands-on shares also available. gardening classes. More info: www.countrygardensfarm. com or Facebook @Countrygardensfarm. Want to see your local farmers’ market or LaGrange farmers’ market event added to our seasonal LaGrange Farmers Market: 606 Greenville St., 706- list? Send the details to publishingsouth@ 882-1793 aol.com by July 20. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm and Sun. 10am-5pm. Fresh local produce and specialty foods, plus thousands of spring plants: annuals, perennials, tropical plants, and more. page 10 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

Dining Out By B.J. Bruin

Dining In: Lemon Ice Box Pie or the Boot’s Chocolate plate. Ribs are available on Friday & Tue-Fri 12-6pm; Sat 8:30am-3pm Barbeculture on BBQ Pie. Saturday night after 5pm. There’s Tacos/ Closed Sun & Mon Nachos twist. Try the Buffalo Chicken or No Alcohol Part of good research is seeking out Dunc’s BBQ Kitchen the Kogi Taco. Enjoy BBQ Nachos or BBQ $ primary information. We call it BBQ, Bar- 98 Jackson St., Newnan Burritos. Try the BBQ Tater Tots! Located at Powers Crossroads and just B-Que, Barbecue—but how about Barbie, 678-673-6644 over the Heard County line near Dollar Barbacoa, Brabacot, Babbake, Boucan, www.duncsbbq.com JR’s Bar-B-Que General, this is a great local BBQ place. Barbacue, Braai-Afrikaans, Khorkhog, Tue-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-4pm 191 Pine Rd., Newnan Enjoy a home-style breakfast of Sausage Churrasco, Souvlaki, Suga, Kaula, Chuan, No Alcohol 770-776-7263 and Ham Biscuits. There’s Pulled Pork or Yakitori, Kabāb, or Bulgogi? $$ Facebook @jrbarbecue Smoked Ham or Chicken Plates. Special No matter what folks call it, meat This family business is located next Tue-Fri 11am-6pm order ahead a full Rack of Ribs, and be sure cooked with fire & smoke is the common to the UWG Newnan campus. Come Sat 11am-4pm to try the Brunswick stew. You can take denominator. Just don’t confuse it with enjoy a 25-year-old original recipe of Closed Sun & Mon home the great Homemade BBQ Sauce to grilling! Then there’s the choice of wood smoking with pecan wood. Dine or Drive No Alcohol enjoy later. This Guy’s BBQ caters, so you or charcoal. Oh, but wait: Sauce is Boss! thru! “You choose the ‘Q’” ranging from $ can share the yum! Yes, indeed, BBQ is a noun, a verb and an Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket or Smoked With a full smoker on site next to the adjective. And with that…Let’s eat! Turkey. Try the Savannah Chicken Salad truck, this family-run food truck is a great Rogers Pit BBQ or Catfish. “Pit to Plate”...St. Louis Style go to stop! Choose from Sausage Dog, 1863 E. Main St., Hogansville Sprayberry’s Bar- B- Q Ribs, BBQ Plate or Jumbo Gulf Shrimp. BBQ, BBQ Sandwich, Brunswick Stew & 706-637-4100 229 Jackson St., Newnan Enjoy Fried Dill Pickles or Smoked Wings. BBQ Beans. Buy a pound of delicious BBQ www.rogersbbq.com/ 770-253-4421 Try the Awesome Salad or the Brunswick Pork for your next get-together. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm www.sprayberrysbbq.com stew. Save room for “Sissy’s Strawberry Fri-Sat 11am-10pm (closed Sun) Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm Shortcake or the Pink Pig Sundae. There’s Tasty Rib Shack Newnan No Alcohol Closed Sunday a large to-go menu and you can have your 2680 Hwy. 29 N, Newnan $$ Beer & Wine event catered! 678-590-9280 “A Southern Tradition since 1945”— $$ Facebook @TastyRibShack these recipes date back over 60 years! 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A must try is the Beer & Wine They offer a great selection of Wings & Don’t pass up the Roger’s famous scratch Lewis Grizzard Special or the Aristocratic $ Brunswick Stew, too. homemade Brunswick Stew! The Roger’s Barbecue Plate. Enjoy the Houston Special Come enjoy sandwiches of Pork, Famous BBQ Sandwich is a staple. Other (not Texas) or the Brunswick Stew. There Brisket and Chicken. Or drive in for the This Guy’s BBQ sandwich plates include the Beef Brisket are also Steaks, Catfish & Chicken, Hot Cadillac Chicken Sandwich or The Texan 20661 Hwy. 34, Franklin or the Catfish Fillet or a Slaw or Stew Dog. Dogs and Hamburgers. Don’t pass up the or Fatboy! There are also BBQ plates of 678-378-4148 For Dinner there are many Bar-B-Que Baby Back Ribs! And save room for the various sizes: try a Pork, Brisket or Combo Facebook @westgathisguy platter dinners such as Pork, Beef Brisket, June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 11 Chicken, Ribs. 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Sides of BBQ is an outstanding place for lunch or Greens, Potatoes, Smoked Mac & Cheese, dinner. The staff is warm, friendly, helpful Roasted Corn Medley and fried Brussels and fun, and the menu is Southern cuisine Sprouts. at its finest. Order up the deep-fried corn on Appetizers include Smokehouse Eggs, the cob cooked in Georgia peanut oil—it Pork Skins, Fried Okra or Mozzarella or is so good! Country’s LaGrange also offers Green Tomatoes, Caprese, Toasted Pimento fresh salads, sandwiches, veggies and sides. Cheese, Smoked Salmon Dip, Smoked The wide variety of platters and entrees Chicken Salad or the Smoked Sausage and makes choosing tough! Yummy home-style Cheese Plate. For the main course choose desserts finish off a perfect meal. from Smoked Chicken, Smoked Wings, Pork Plate, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Spare Roger’s BBQ & Catfish House Ribs, French Cut Pork Loin, Smoked 117 New Franklin Rd, LaGrange Brisket, Smoking Trio of Brisket, Pork and 706-812-0041 Wings. 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Try the Roger’s Sticks, Poppers, Wings, Rib Tips, BBQ Sandwich, the Super Q or Mini Q Hushpuppies, Onion Rings, BBQ French Sandwich, or the Stamp-Down Good Steak Fries, Jalapeno Pepper Slices or Texas Sandwich. There’s Express Sandwich Toast. Salads selections include Garden, Combos and a great Vegetable Plate. Enjoy Chicken or BBQ. Enjoy they homemade Entrée Salads and the Homemade Beef Brunswick stew. Great selection of Vegetable Soup, too—but save room for Sandwiches: Roger’s Famous BBQ, BBQ the desserts and the Cream Cheese Cookie! Chicken Breast Filet, Baby Back Ribs, Steak, Hamburger, Fish, Grilled Cheese, Nard’s Old Fashion BBQ BLT, Slaw Dog, Stew Dog and Stew 6825 Hwy 29, Grantville Sandwich. For Plates: BBQ Pork, Chicken, 770-583-2988 Baby Back Ribs, Rib Tips, Combo, www.facebook.com/pg/Nards-Old-Fashion- Chicken Tenders, Hamburger Steak Dinner BBQ & Fried Shrimp. There’s also Catfish & Wed-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 1-7pm Char-Grilled Steak Dinners to choose from. Closed Mon-Tue No alcohol Three Lil’ Pigs BBQ $ 250 S. Main Ave, Pine Mountain Mr. Jeffery Ford has been the culinary 706-663-8423 gem for Nard’s in Coweta County for Facebook @Three-Lil-Pigs-BBQ 18 years now! Come enjoy slow cooked Tue-Thu 11am-8pm plates that come with two sides of your Fri-Sat 11am-9pm choice. Plate choices are: Ribs, Chicken, Sun 11am-8pm (closed Mon) Chopped Pork, Bone-in Pork Chop, No Alcohol Smoked Sausages, Slaw Dog, Hot Dog $ and Hamburgers. There’s a great dessert Start with BBQ Nachos or Smoked feature each week. Or enjoy a sandwich of Italian Sausage & Cheddar Cheese. Enjoy all of these, plus Smoked Chicken Salad. from a great selection of sandwiches If you’re in for the yummy Loaded Baked including; Chipped Pork, Baby Back Rib, Potato with either Chicken or Pork call Pork Loin & Swiss. They offer plates of ahead! Order a whole slab or half slab of Chipped Pork, Sliced Turkey Breast, a ribs, plus Potato Salad, Brunswick stew, Combination Plate and Hamburger Steak. Cole Slaw and Baked Beans. The burgers are all Angus Beef: try the Big Bad Wolf Triple Burger! You can order by American Smoke House the pound, sides & sauces to take home and 719 3rd Ave, West Point enjoy for parties. 706-501-3600 page 12 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

About Beverages By Charles Arnold

About Beverages Reserve is an outstanding juicy floral/citrus pleasantly dry and gently embroidered Penendes winery near Barcelona. Black- By Charles Arnold sip of Torrontes and Pinot Grigio (85/15 around the edges with a bright sweetness. and-white label illustrations feature famous %, respectively). Bright pale yellow liquid A French-style Chateauneuf-du-Pape GMS Spanish landmarks and turn-of-the-century Submitted for your pleasure is brings intense orange/lemon zest flavors, blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache poster art. United Distributors; $12-$15. this selection of excellent summertime with some apricot, a bit of honey and a (63/24/15 %, respectively), a finish of stone The Spanish Mas fi Cava Brut Rosé wines, spirits and beers, beverages perfumed fruit bouquet. Modestly priced at minerality balances perfectly with rounded NV was #1 top wine and the top sparkling both connoisseurs and possibly some $10-$13; Georgia Crown distributes. acidity helping step up layered flavors wine in April at Hapeville’s 2019 Rosé non-drinker may revel in and enjoy. From New Zealand, Kim Crawford of racy dark fruit tastes and splice notes. Parade. Hosted by Beer Girl Growlers & Remember, for outdoor patio parties, 2017 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is United Distributors; $25. Package Store, guests sampled and rated while boating, at tennis courts and on golf sauv blanc lite like the PONGA Sauvignon Beer-sized 375-ml aluminum cans of the 23 vintages. Mas fi is 100 % Pinot courses, picnicking or lounging at outdoor Blanc reviewed last February. Wine has wines from Walla Walla, WA’s Original Noir, created in the Spanish equivalent of concerts, always keep alcoholic beverages all fine reserve New Zealand sauvignon House Wine winery come in four varieties: the French méthode champenoise except well-chilled and out of direct sunlight. components-- green apple, grapefruit, that a Sangria, a Chardonnay blend and the second in-bottle fermentation requires Summertime heat and humidity is the distinctive new mown grass and gooseberry the two pictured here, the camouflage bottles touch the limestone walls of destroyer of flavors. flavors, all signatures of its more tart and colored cans of House Wine Original Red underground aging caves. Price at Beer Girl Oliver Winery in Bloomington, IN, expensive New Zealand cousins from Blend and House Wine Limited Edition is $11.99; distributed by Winebow. offersNew World Camelot Mead Honey Marlborough, like Matua or Mohua Sparkling Rosé Bubbles. The Sangria is Wine made 100 % from Orange Blossom Sauvignon Blancs. Crawford’s tastes White-Zinfandel sweet, the white blend FINE RED WINES Honey. Viscosity is watery, not syrupy are gentle, not heavy-handed. National somewhat bland. House Wine Red is a Veneto Di Mare Nerello Mascalese thick. Ice-cold quaffs unleash a delicious Distributing Company; $12.99 at SAVI robust multiple red berry flavored mix. 2017 IGT is a dynamic Sicilian red and cascade of pure mouth-watering honey Market on Roswell Road in Buckhead. Bubbles is a fun-to-chug effervescent Rosé, bargain priced! Nerello Mascalese, a local goodness. Unlike Marietta’s Viking For a stately dinner party, 2017 a strawberry/cherry fruit mix reminiscent long-time grape has pedigree no one can Alchemist Meads, made with fruits, spices Domaine De Berguerolles Le Close Blanc of a sweet Italian Prosecco. Ice chest and exactly figure out because the DNA has and grain components, or TEJ Ethiopian is the French guest everyone must invite! fridge-friendly, two of these 12% ABV cans traces of 12 other wine grapes. Produced Honey Wine (a honey/Riesling blend), A mid-weight, nicely creamy Sauvignon cost less than a single 750ml bottle. Empire by cooperative Cantine Ermes, Nerello Camelot (11% ABV) starts by drying Blanc/Viognier blend, it offers complex Distributors. $5.99 each. Mascalese is stainless steel fermented, has large quantities of honey, then mixing perfume, spice and floral aromas coming strong fruit and berry aromas followed more honey as it is matured and aged in with palate-pleasing flavors of apples, TWO MUST-HAVE SUMMER SPARKLERS by drier, exceptionally polished tastes temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. apricots, a splash of lemon and sweet grass. Packaged in a most visually interesting of integrated tannins. 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Admission discovers slightly smoky leather/spice notes charge includes small bites. See www. hinting of bittersweet dark chocolate ending generalstoreatserenbe.com. in lingering, carefully structured tannins. LaGrange’s Wild Leap Brew Have your package store order it from Company is new Official Craft Beer Domaine Wine Distributors. Partner for the Oct. 4-5 Rockweave Music Glengoyne Scotch Whiskies—there & Arts Festival. Event also sees musical are seven of them—come from a highlands groups performing at three nearby venues. distillery founded in 1830. Name means Details soon; visit www.rockweave.com. “glen of the wild geese.” The distillery Also in LaGrange, Beacon Brewing sources used Spanish sherry casks for all Company brings back The Brewery Scotch aging, although the 15 and 17 year Comedy Tour on Jun. 28. Seating is old Glengoynes also see partially aging in limited in the Lincoln Street brewery. used American bourbon barrels. Retail price RSVPs are a must—call 706-298-6500 to ranges from about $40 for the 10-year-old make yours. up to $130 for the premium 20 Year Old Glengoyne Single Batch I found most A FAYETEVILLE BREWFEST SHOUT-OUT interesting. It was a top hit last winter at At Fayetteville’s annual Suds on Atlanta’s World of Whiskey Tour. Empire the Square Craft Beer Festival May Distributors. 11, I asked the craft breweries in our area to name the top two most-requested NEW BREWS & OTHER NEWS brews. The results: Line Creek Brewing Chattabrewchee Southern Brew Maverick Lager and Ain’t ‘Fraid of House is in the midst of releasing five No Goose Sour Beer; Abide Brewing new summer seasonal draft beers sold Company Coweta Common and “The both in West Point and in the brand new Dude” Riverfest IPA. downtown Columbus brewery at 1301 6th Top two favorites at ARCHES Ave. Chattabrewchee’s to-go brews are Brewing were Southside Lager and the individually packaged in 16-ounce cans. award-winning Mexican Empire. The New are The Full Nelson Brut Saison Wild Leap crew said Alpha Abstraction and Hard Ginger Beer, an Oktoberfest- Double IPA and Vacanza Raspberry Gose style German fruit beer with a spicy ginger Sour Beer were their two favorites. kick, plus Rye Honey Wheat Beer. Also Omaha, GA’s Omaha Brewing look for Cucumber Basil Cream Ale and Company Gnat Knocker Lager was a Mango Cilantro Jalapeno Cream Ale. most requested, named after that irritating In June, a slate of local musicians performs summertime flying insect. A second place every Saturday in the West Point brewery. tie had Nada Banana Weiss Beer—it In Hapeville, ARCHES Brewing smells and tastes of bananas—coming in partnered with Victory Brands restaurant neck-and-neck with Vibrations Saison. owners to create the white-and-red-labeled Suds on the (Courthouse) Square Lloyds Light Lager released in May. The in downtown Fayetteville hosted 22 restaurant chain premiered the new brew at participating breweries offering anywhere Lloyds Restaurant & Longue in Inman from two to 12 craft beers at different Park, although it’s served at other Victory exhibit tables. Many guests crossed restaurants and at the brewery. Who’s the street for an after-party at Gremlin Lloyd? He’s the the phantom bartender who Growlers. . serves Jack Nicholson’s character at the KickWE ALL KNOW, HORSES on ARE haunted Overlook Hotel bar in the 1980s HUMBLING. Things may or may horror film “The Shining.” not go your way, but the lessons learned are always invaluable. One thing you can count on is our level of commitment to you and your horse. From maintaining your competition horse to breeding your prize mare and everything in between, our team is dedicated to you and your horse whether you come to us or we come to you.

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Turn the Page By B.A. Dillon Dear Parents . . . progressive, most never understood why My most successful kids have parents outcome – he worked for every dollar that she struggled. who have taken the time to explain the new stick cost, including babysitting for My name is Betsy Dillon. I’m one of My son was a different story. He was value of great social skills and/or social friends of mine. For free. three guidance counselors who work with that golden child—finding success at almost graces. When I say Hello, Connor each My best advice? Get out of the way teens at my middle school. There’s no need everything he tried. Except music. His morning, I expect a Hello, Mrs. Dillon in every once and awhile. As parents, if we to apologize or feel sorry for me. I chose to drum playing was atrocious. For the record, return. Teach your kids to use people’s solve every problem, negotiate every work with middle school students. If you’d they both talked back, had occasional names. Please and thank-you, excuse me failure, and move every roadblock out like to extend some sympathy my way, I’m problems on the school front, fought with for interrupting, and owning up to the of the way, we’re nothing more than a open to your well wishes. Working with their friends and each other. One time, they fact that you just stepped on and broke snowplow for our children. Children kids, isn’t an easy task. There are very few even spilled a tray full of deviled eggs all my calculator go a long way. Boys who who belong to snowplow parents are my easy days. So, as the end of the school year over my new Dodge Caravan on a Sunday open and hold doors for girls and grown- LEAST successful students. They struggle draws to a close, please be patient. Many afternoon. ups always get a, your mama raised you academically, they struggle making and educators are a little more grumpy than I had many fine moments as a parent, right from me. Upon delivery, our kids keeping friends, and they lack coping skills. normal. You see, we’re frustrated. but that one afternoon in the Dodge are not placed in our waiting arms with a Parents, I don’t have all the answers. We’re frustrated that our state Caravan is etched in my kids’ memories set of directions. Manners must be taught. But what I do know is that you must spend governments have trimmed our budgets forever. I was a bad parent that day. I said Respect is a learned behavior. No one is time with your kids for them to be prepared to nothing and expect us to make up the things I can never take back. That’s the day entitled to anything. for the world today. While you’re hanging difference. my children finally understood that I too, Finally, my most successful kids out, ask them lots of questions—even when We’re frustrated that the air conditioner was human. The Deviled Egg Story has have parents who’ve help them manage you’re on the receiving end of one-word isn’t working again this week. It’s 9pm now been told to countless boyfriends and disappointment, fear, and anger. My son has answers. Remind them that some days in Tampa and it’s still over 100° outside. girlfriends, to every member of our family, played hockey for most of his life. He loves they’ll have to create their own sunshine. Imagine sitting in a room with 25 middle and to all my friends. My kids laugh when it, and I’m not ashamed to admit he’s a Tell them each day comes with two options: schoolers who have yet to learn the value of they tell that story which a bit embellished better than the average player. As a teenager make progress, or make excuses. Every using deodorant. and I shudder at the mere mention of he played for a sponsored travel team that successful person begins their quest with More than anything, we’ve grown tired deviled eggs. put us on the road almost every weekend. two beliefs. The future can and should be of parents attempting to negotiate their Between the 4,000 students I’ve In the Pee-Wee Division, David’s team better than the present and that they have child’s grades, behavior, academic award, taught and the two that I raised, I learned a rarely lost—which sent us to Toronto for the power to make it so. or part in the school play. Quite frankly, thing or two about what is good parenting the biggest tournament of his life. The high we’re tired of excuses and the million looks like, and why some students are of winning nationals that year left David B.A. Dillon, lives in Tampa, Florida and is reasons why Hunter or Emerson didn’t do more successful than others. I could and his teammates struggling the following a dedicated middle school counselor who their homework. We’re frustrated and tired write pages and pages about appropriate year, when they moved up to Midgets. earned her BS in Education from George of explaining the promotion policy for the celebrations and punishments, study tips, Frustration was not something David Mason University and a MS in School hundredth time. And we’re blown away and the importance of keeping kids in a experienced often, but when that happened, Counseling at Argosy University. Dillon at how many teens simply ignore basic few after-school activities. We could talk we needed to have some serious talks about currently has nine books, including The Time dress-code and cell phone policies. (For the for hours about why too much screen time how to handle disappointment. Series and Be Happy This Year, Volumes 1 and record, moms and dads: Playing Fortnite is changing the way kids socialize and For the record, he also learned the 2 available through Amazon. in school while the class is reviewing for communicate. But in reality, it actually value of the dollar that year. Hockey exams is not acceptable behavior—ever.) boils down to just a few parenting goals players tend to take frustration out on Follow B.A. Dillon But I doubt we’d feel this tired if we and one thing that just happens. It’s called hockey sticks. Hockey sticks can be very @BADillon520 and @gonereadin (Twitter) were on the receiving end of little more spending time with your kids and talking expensive. Young men who break said AuthorBADillon (Instagram) respect. We need your support. We need with them each day. hockey sticks due to frustration don’t get a B.A. Dillon (Goodreads) back-up. And we need parents to teach a My most successful kids have new one simply because they’re frustrated. B.A. Dillon (Facebook) few simple things at home. So I penned the parents who spend as much time as they That was his lesson on entitlement. He B.A. Dillon (Pinterest) following open letter to parents and posted are physically able to spend. One of my wasn’t entitled to a new hockey stick Badillon.com it on my website: colleagues is a single mother of two. A simply because he broke the one he had and father is not and has never been part of their needed a hockey stick in order to play. The Dear Parents, lives. They live simply, relying only on her I’m writing this letter on behalf of all income. But her children have manners, are teachers. I’m nearing the end of a pretty well-rounded, and are amazing students. successful career. I’ve taught everything Notice I didn’t say perfect. Her children from Reading to Drama to Science, but are not perfect, but they are respectful and Math is my thing. It probably won’t work hard at being the best they can be. surprise you to hear that I know about how Every weekend she plans an adventure many students I’ve taught in my 30+ years: for the three of them. Sometimes, it’s a over 4,000. I believe that alone makes me quick trip to the local library followed up an expert on middle-grade kids. by a heaping dose of frozen yogurt, and I’ve also raised two dynamite kids of sometimes it’s an adventure in a canoe my own. I can’t paint a picture that our down the Hillsborough River. They eat lives were easy, or that we never had our dinner together every night. Both girls have share of problems. We did. Honestly, we chores they are expected to complete each had a lot of them! My daughter was eight day. She never uses work as an excuse. She weeks premature and struggled with the never uses I’m a single parent as an excuse. symptoms of Cerebral Palsy all through She makes time for her children every day, school. Because her CP was mild and non- and her kids are amazing. June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 15 OPEN for Business

Fountain Gifts: Bringing a bit of Noting the gleaming jewelry display the Holy Land to LaGrange at the back of the shop, I remark that it’s By Rachael S. Williams exceptionally well-chosen. Of particular beauty and interest are the Roman glass When people step into Fountain Gifts pendants. Each fairly bursts with brilliant on LaGrange’s historic Lafayette Square, jewel-like color. Pinto explains that these the colors and textures first capture their pieces are made from shards of authentic eyes. Splashes of orange, green, cream, blue Roman glass, over 2,000 years old, from and pink cashmere dance across a wall of archaeological digs. Set in sterling next to scarves. On another wall, precise, gleaming them are pendants with Eilat stones, deep dots of red and blue Polish pottery and greenish-blue semiprecious gems that are Italian glassware sparkle in the afternoon Israel’s official stone. light. Cozy woolen rugs, handwoven in On another wall, the bright covers of Jerusalem, invite visitors to stop and touch Dr. Fleming’s archaeological materials their comforting softness. Intricate figurines, invite visitors to explore the history behind carved of olive wood by Palestinian artists, the places mentioned in the Bible. “Our idea gleam on shelves nearby. The air inside the here,” Pinto tells me, “is to bring a little bit shop bears the scent of amber, frankincense of the Holy Land to LaGrange, and to invite and myrrh. people to visit it along with us.” Nazareth, Fountain’s co-owner, Hannaniah Pinto, Beersheba, Galilee—these are all places smiles as I browse the shop’s carefully just as real to the people who live there as chosen wares. How does he have time to Greenville, Warm Springs and Tyrone are to curate such a sharp, timely selection while the people who live here. leading tours in Israel, Turkey, Greece and Another goal of the gift shop, Pinto other major Biblical history places? “One says, is to counter antisemitism and other great thing about leading tours to the Holy forms of bigotry against the people who Land,” he tells me, “is that I get to visit come from the Holy Land. “In Jerusalem’s the markets along with the tour members. Old City,” he says, “The Old City is small, While we’re there, I talk with the artisans perhaps one square mile. You cross a street, who make these beautiful objects, items and realize that everyone here is speaking you won’t see at any other gift shop in Arabic and wearing different clothing than this country.” Pinto then purchases these the people on the other side of the street. items from the artists at a fair price, and That’s how close each quarter of the city brings home “as many as I can fit into my is to all the others. The Jewish Quarter, the suitcase.” Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter— Pinto grew up in Israel and led tours they’re all so close together. And the people there for many years. He came to the U.S. there work with each other, respect each about 15 years ago, when the tour industry other, and like each other, even though they in the Middle East was severely hampered follow very different faiths.” by political volatility and terrorist attacks. Fountain Gifts’ selection is a finely- Along with archaeologist Dr. Jim Fleming, curated window into the wide expanse of he opened what’s now known as the Biblical what the Jerusalem and the Holy Land are History Center here in LaGrange. Although all about. The entire store is filled with he and Fleming are no longer involved with remarkable, unique items that fit a range of the BHC, they still lead regular trips to the price points. It’s a great gift shop for any Holy Land, attracting participants young and occasion, religious or secular. old, religious and secular. In the summer of 2018, Pinto and Fountain Gifts Fleming renovated the building that houses 5 E. Lafayette Square Fountain Gifts, doing a lot of the work LaGrange, GA 30240 themselves—even installing the 18” slate 706-298-7373 floor tiles, which lend a solid, weathered, Open Tue.-Sat. 10am-6pm (closed Sun. & and authentic feel to the space. “It meant Mon.) a lot to us to have that kind of atmosphere Photos courtesy of Fountain Gifts here,” Pinto says. page 16 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

Beauty Buz By Jackie Lloyd

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By Munira Fidahussein & Staff Talk About College Park… plants and flowers, crafts and homemade Local restaurants will be selling alcohol to visit www.hillsanddales.org. TheStudents in grades TalkK-8 are invited to baked About goods. Space is available by Townvisitors, but no outside alcohol or coolers An Evening in the Garden is participate in Drip-Thru Coffee’s 3rd contacting the Parks and Recreation are allowed. The festival is sponsored an exciting new event at the Biblical Annual Summer Reading Program! Department at 770-964-2244, ext. 134. by the Senoia Downtown Development History Center on Jun. 8, 6-8pm. We believe reading is fundamental and Authority. Scheduled to perform are There’ll be games, dancing, raffle items, should be encouraged over summer Talk About Fayetteville… the Rocking Dead featuring Greg food, and more! For details, visit www. breaks. Students that read at least 10 books Balloons over Fayette returns to Nicotero, Final Answer Band, No Limitz, BiblicalHistoryCenter.com. between 6/1 and 8/31/18 and who have a Fayetteville’s Whitewater Complex Stokeswood, and Cole Oslund. Stevie Tombstone performs at Pure parent/guardian email their reading journal (100 Wildcat Way) on Jun. 7-8, 5-11pm! New music event Dinner & Life Studios on Jun. 8. American folk/ to [email protected] Sponsored by Fayette County Parks & Symphony in Senoia is set for Jun. country blues artist Tombstone has now will receive a FREE 12-ounce smoothie, Rec, this family-friendly event offers fun 29 at 7pm in downtown Senoia. Join released five solo albums and half a dozen once the log’s been reviewed by our staff. for all: hot air balloon rides (tethered), Maestro Ken White and his Peachtree music videos, besides his published works The FREE smoothie will be added to the a balloon glow, kids’ games and rides, Pops Symphony Orchestra to celebrate with his 1980s swampabilly band, the parent/guardian’s Loyalty Account at food, local artists and craftspeople. Live this opening season on historic Main Tombstones. Drip-Thru! Don’t have a Loyalty Account? music features Matt Stell and Logan Street. The evening begins at 7pm with a The Biblical History Center hosts Make sure to sign up next time you’re at Mize on Friday, and the Young Escape formal, elegant Southern dinner, followed a FREE family movie night on Jun. the shop! Happy Reading! and Stars Go Dim on Saturday. For more by a brief intermission leading into the 14 outside in their Roman Theatre. info and tickets, visit www.freshtix.com/ main evening concert at 8:20pm. This This month’s film is Chronicles of Talk About Hapeville… events/2019-balloons-over-fayette. type of professional symphony musical Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Coffee n Chrome is held the 2nd Young Professionals of Fayette event is the first of its kind on the Wardrobe. Popcorn and snacks available Saturday of each month from April County will meet Jun. 11 at 5:30pm Southside. The events are classy, elegant, at the show! Find out more at www. through October at Jess Lucas Park at Flat Creek Golf Lounge. Ever hear comfortable and romantic! For more info biblicalhistorycenter.com. (680 S. Central Ave.), 8:30am-12pm. the phrase, “It’s not what you know, and tickets, visit eventful.com/senoia/ The public is invited to join the City This regular event is a morning car/ but who you know”? This month, we’re events/dinnersymphonyinsenoia-/E0-001- of LaGrange for its monthly litter clean- motorcycle show for chrome enthusiasts pleased to welcome guest speaker Chellie 122970342-9. up event on Jun. 15, 8-10am. The group to get together and show off their antique, Phillips with Coweta-Fayette EMC as we will meet on the second segment of The classic, or customized vehicles. dig into the importance of professional Talk About LaGrange… Thread in Eastside Park. Don’t miss the Father-Daughter relationship-building. We’ll be meeting Summer in LaGrange is full of camps The Sweetland Summer Series Dance on Jun. 15, 5-7pm at Hoyt Smith in the Golf Lounge at Flat Creek Club, so and activities. There’s so much to see continues on Jun. 21. The Yacht Rock Center. Tickets are $10 for dads and free stick around to play some virtual Topgolf! and do! Don’t miss Movie Tuesdays at Revue is everything the late ‘70s and early for daughters. AMC LaGrange each week, as well as ‘80s should’ve been: massive sing-along Also at Jess Lucas Park is Movies Talk About Newnan… the special events as part of the Summer soft rock hits, tight bell-bottom jeans, under the Stars, a family-friendly outdoor Newnan-Coweta Historical Society Reading Program at LaGrange impeccable musicianship, polyester shirts, movie night series! The movies will be will hold a reception to welcome new Memorial Library every Wednesday at glorious vocal harmonies, sunglasses at shown at Jess Lucas Park on Jun. 21 director Emily Kimbell on Jun. 13, 5:30- 1:30pm. night and breezy dancing. and Jul. 19. At each event, there will be 8pm, at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum Coming soon to Downtown Join Vernon Woods Retirement concessions, DJ fun and a moon-walk at (74 Jackson St.). Light refreshments will LaGrange is Dixie Donuts, at 36 South Community on Jun. 22 from 10am-2pm 7:30pm, with movies starting at dusk. be served. Lafayette Square, serving fresh, made- for their fundraising event to benefitThe (Rain location: Hoyt Smith Center.) Don’t miss the Summer Wined- from-scratch artisan donuts daily! Walk to End Alzheimer’s. There will be Up wine tasting event, 5-9pm on Jun. Renasant Bank invites you to a an antique car show, live entertainment, a Talk About Peachtree City… 7 in downtown Newnan. And at 8pm Summer Kickoff Party on Jun. 4! They bake sale and vendor sales. The theme is Newnan-Coweta Non-Profit Alliance downtown on Jun. 7, Main Street will be serving grilled hotdogs and all the “The Fabulous ‘50s.” meets Jun. 27 at Commemorative Air Newnan and City of Newnan Cultural fixings! Drop by, eat lunch and register for Hosted by the Junior Service Force Dixie Wings (1200 Echo Court, Arts Commission will present Jazz in the a door prize. League of LaGrange, celebrate with the Peachtree City). Open to all Chamber Park, featuring live music at Greenville The opening reception for Dancing community on Jul. 4 at the 35th Annual member non-profits to network, share, Street Park. on the Edge of the Abyss and Conrad Sweet Land of Liberty July 4th Parade raise awareness, and educate. Meets Jun. 13 will be the 3rd Annual Glow Ross: Laertes’ Shroud Drawings takes (10am-2pm). Walk, ride a bike, or pull a quarterly at different non-profits. June Golf Extravaganza, 6:30 - 10pm at place Jun. 7, 7-9pm at LaGrange Art wagon! No motor vehicles, please. Open meeting is combined with Fayette Newnan High School’s Lower Lacrosse Museum. For more info, visit www. to youth groups, camps, neighborhoods Chamber’s non-profits. Field (190 LaGrange St.). Join the fun of lagrangeartmuseum.org. and individuals ages 0-19. 18 holes of Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-golf, Wild Leap Brew Co. hosts its On Jul. 5, Pure Life Studios Talk About Fairburn… games, food trucks, and a live band. This inaugural Neon Ride on Jun. 7. This welcomes back Jontavious Willis and Fairburn Farmers Market takes event is hosted by the Hunter Scarbrough 5.6-mile nighttime bike ride takes you Andrew Alli! Every generation or so, a place every Friday in downtown Fairburn Foundation and Newnan Utilities. Your through the city, showcasing some of young bluesman bursts onto the scene and from 5-8pm, through Aug. 16. Enjoy support and continued help can provide LaGrange’s coolest neighborhoods. Join sends a jolt through the blues community. our weekly entertainment including live more opportunities and scholarships us early at 6pm for live music, food trucks Jontavious Willis may just have that effect music and children activities in a family to Coweta County students. For more and entertainment for all ages. The ride on people. atmosphere. Take your time to visit each information, visit www.hunterman.org. officially kicks off at 9pm. On Jul. 18 from 2-5pm, join vendor to discover a variety of fresh fruits Having been rescheduled from LaGrange Mall for the LaGrange and veggies, honey, spices, organic meats, Talk About Senoia… Mother’s Day weekend to Jun. 8, Hills Summer Showcase celebrating local food, farm fresh eggs, goat milk, homemade Main Street Music Festival is set and Dales Annual Picnic in the Pecan entertainment, recreation, health, business pastries, and homemade jams. All vendors for Jun. 29, 2-10pm, between Seavy Grove is a great way to enjoy quality time and more. Businesses can participate and civic organizations are welcome to sell St. and Travis St. in Senoia. Five live with loved ones. This year’s activities for the chance to be named a LaGrange “Georgia Made-Georgia Grown” products. bands will play at this free event. Also include an old-fashioned cake walk, City Favorite and promote what is right Approved market items will include fresh available are 10-seat VIP tables ($200), juggler, pony rides, face painting and yard here in our community. Participating produce (fruit, vegetables, and herbs), or visitors can bring chairs and blankets. games for all ages. For more information, businesses will be provided a showcase June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 21 space and entered in the week-long City I-85/185 Corridor. The program begins at Hogansville, thanks to our progressive 5th annual Peaches in the Pines Festival Favorite vote. The community is invited 7pm, but we invite you to arrive early and City Council, our mayor and our all day on Jun. 8 with arts and crafts, great to vote online for their favorite business enjoy a dinner of Roger’s great BBQ. helpful city manager. This project was music and plenty of fun activities for the in multiple categories and attend the A big shout-out to Hogansville proposed by the Hogansville Regional whole family. Festival-goers can shop showcase where they can experience all Regional Arts Association for creating Arts Association (HRAA). The money among booths of unique items, take the our area has to offer and hear the City a Pollinator Park in the center of and volunteers to complete this very youngsters to experience horseback riding Favorites announced live at the end of downtown Hogansville. This project worthwhile project was shared by HRAA and new-for-2019 carnival rides or fly over the event. Registration is open and the wouldn’t have been possible without and the newly formed Hogansville the rural landscape with the folks from deadline for businesses to sign up is the support of our many hard-working Conservation Group. Blue Ridge Helicopters. Then enjoy what Jun. 14. There is no cost to participate. volunteers and the generous financial The benefits of planting native the lake complex has to offer including A full list of participating businesses contributions that made it possible to pollinator plants are many. These plants scenic views along an expanded walking and activities will be promoted to the purchase the plants. The small triangular are tough! They are used to our heat trail. community prior to the event. To learn park was designed by Sandra Jonas of and can withstand drought. This means Peaches in the Pines will offer live more, visit www.ourcityfavorites.com or Recreating Eden Landscape Design in less water consumption, another plus, entertainment all day with music from email [email protected]. Hogansville. Ms. Jonas also organized not to mention saving the gardener from the 116th Army Band’s Country/Rock The 4th Annual West Point Lake volunteers for plant acquisition and dragging that hose around. And they are group “From the Ashes,” Meriwether- Dragon Boat Race takes place Jul. 13 at planting. She adds, “Think about it: beautiful!” based Southern Rock group Aces and 8s Pyne Road Park. For more information, Without pollinators, what would we and Adam Grant of Badhorse; a cowboy team registration and sponsorship have to eat? Apples, peaches, cherries, Talk About Warm Springs… rodeo trick roping demo; a hula hoop opportunities, please see: www. tomatoes, peppers, corn, eggplant, beans, Roosevelt’s Little White House (401 demo; the annual Peach Recipe Contest wpldragonboatrace.com squash—the list goes on and on—are all Little White House Rd.) hosts Rosie the judging; and yummy food options from The public is invited to join the City dependent on pollinators. This is why there Riveter: Honoring the Women of WWII barbecue and cheesesteak sandwiches of LaGrange for its monthly litter clean- is a movement to pollinator-friendly yards on Jun. 8, 12-3pm. Actor/storyteller to homemade peach ice cream from up event on Jul. 20, 8-10am. The group and gardens. People are starting to realize Carol Cain will portray seven different festival sponsor Fitzgerald Fruit Farms. will meet at Hollis Hand Elementary (641 that these so-called “pests” are our friends versions of Rosie the Riveter in each of For more information, visit www. Country Club Rd.). and there are so many things we can do to three performances. Rosie represents the meriwethertourism.com/peaches-in-the- The Sweetland Summer Series attract them to our gardens and landscapes. millions of American women who worked pines/. continues on Jul. 25 with St. Paul and the First, however, we MUST STOP the use during World War II producing munitions, Talk About West Point… Broken Bones. of pesticides and herbicides. Also, avoid planes, tanks and other supplies for the West Point Fine Arts will host an buying plants that have been treated with war. Special exhibits will also be on ecology-themed art show Jun. 18 from Talk About Hogansville… neonicotinoids (they’re often labeled display. Performances at 12pm, 1pm, and 6-8pm at the West Point Depot. The Hometown Novel Night returns to as such). Neonicotinoids kill helpful 2pm. exhibit will feature original work from Roger’s BBQ on Jun. 20 at 7pm. This pollinators and even hummingbirds. local artists that incorporates recycled and event brings local authors and book lovers With all this in mind, and with Talk About Woodbury… repurposed materials, as well as art made together in West Georgia, focusing on our city undergoing a renaissance, a Beautiful Lake Meriwether in from and featuring the natural world. the talent-rich Fayetteville to Columbus Pollinator Park is now a part of downtown Woodbury, GA is the backdrop for the page 22 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

By Jenny Enderlin Calling All Artists . . . Boyd Gallery from 6-9pm. Boyd’s next Sweet Grass Sally will play a blend of bring their choice of drink. Call 706-577- AbouSouthern Hands Artist Studio Tour Arlive painting demonstration will be held on rock, country, folk, and blues music at The 5521 for more details. (SHAST) is accepting applications for Jul. 6; additional pop-up exhibitions will Alamo on Jun. 15 at 9:30 p.m. The cover original work. The not-for-profit group will be announced throughout the summer at charge is $7. The Arts in Greenville . . . host a tour in November. The early bird davidboydjr.com. The Wadsworth Auditorium will host Artisans on the Square Gallery his application deadline is Jun. 30 ($150); late Market Day will be held at the Southern Arc Dance Center’s performance hosting an exhibit featuring 14 artists from application deadline is Aug. 1 ($175). The Courthouse Square on Jun. 2 and Jul. 7 of Alice in Wonderland Jun. 2 at 5pm. On the Visual Artists Alliance of LaGrange! reduced fee for emerging artists sponsored from 10am-2pm. Vendors will sell produce, Jun. 15, The McKameys, a family gospel The show will be available for viewing by an accepted studio artist is $75. See homemade goods, and a variety of locally music group from Tennessee, will perform at through Jun. 14. Go to artisansonthesquare. shastour.com for details. created art. 7pm; tickets for this event range from $20- gallery or call 404-386-1328 for more The Nixon Centre for Performing $45. Call 770-254-2354 for more details. details. The Arts in Chattahoochee & Visual Arts is hosting several summer Newnan Theatre Company’s summer Hills . . . camps for $200: The Lion King Experience calendar is packed: N.I.T.W.I.T.S.: A Night The Arts in LaGrange . . . The Serenbe Playhouse is featuring Musical Theatre for 4th-6th graders is of Improve is June 9 at 8pm. Summer LaGrange Art Museum will exhibit multiple shows this summer. Peter Pan is Jun. 18-22; Disney High School Musical Movie Madness is each Saturday night at the work of Chuck Moore and Deborah playing at The Mado Hideaway through Theatre Jr. for 6th-9th graders is Jun. 25-29; 8pm and will feature A Night at the Opera McNeil + RL Hughey, Jr. through Aug. Aug. 26 and is directed by Michael and The Centre Studio Express for 1st-6th on Jun. 16; The Maltese Falcon on Jun. 23; 17. The exhibit is inspired by the Slow Alvarez. Show times are 11am Thu.-Sat. graders is Jul. 9-13 and Jul. 16-20. The Searchers on Jun. 30; Rear Window Art Movement, which encourages viewers and 2pm Sun.; tickets are $10-$30. Titanic Jazz in the Park is Jun. 8 at Greenville on Jul. 7; Frankenstein and Abbott & to slow down and consider art with a (rated PG), directed by Brian Clowdus, Street Park at 8pm. This free event will Costello Meet Frankenstein on Jul. 14. deliberate eye. runs Jul. 10-Aug. 12. Show times are be held in conjunction with the Summer The cost of each event is $5. On Jul. 21, the On Jun. 7 from 7-9pm, LaGrange Art 7:30pm Wed.-Thu.-Sun., 8pm Fri. & Sat., Wined Up “sip and shop” event in theatre will host an ‘80s night filled with Museum will hold an opening reception for and 2pm for weekend matinees. Tickets downtown Newnan which is 5-9pm. food, activities, and the movie Back to two shows. Dancing on the Edge of the for this show are $30-$60 and available Southern Arc Dance’s Art Gallery the Future for $25. Dress in your favorite Abyss: Abstraction by African-American through the box office at 770-463-1110. Reception will be held Jun. 9 from 5:30pm- period attire! Women Artists in the Cochran Collection 8pm. A variety of camps will be offered The Studio School at Three Hearts features works from Wes & Missy The Arts in Tyrone . . . throughout the summer: Jun. 18-29 is Farm will host the host the Greg Barnes Cochran’s extensive collection. The works Hairspray will be performed at the Moana Dance Camp for ages 3-6; Jun. Workshop, Pastels En Plein Air on Jun. in the exhibition attest to the remarkable Legacy Theatre Jul. 6-Aug. 5. Show 18-29 is Summer Dance Camp for ages 12-14. The address is 4328 Roscoe Road and depth of talent of African-American times are Tue.-Sat. at 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 7-9; and Jul. 16-27 is Ballet Intensive ages tickets for the multiday instructional event women artists who worked in the field of matinees are at 3pm. Tickets are $15-$45 10 and up. Open House and pre-registration are $425; call 678-361-8909 to reserve your abstraction. Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, and available through the box office at 404- for 2018-2019 is on Jul. 28. Additionally, place. Conrad Ross’s Laertes Shroud Drawings 895-1473. weekly adult evening instruction for Backstreet Community Arts, and New Land Series reimagines ballet, tap, jazz, dance for Parkinson’s, located at 19B First Avenue, invites all Penelope’s stories meant to soothe Laertes’ The Arts in Peachtree City . . . Flamenco, and Salsa classes are available adults—especially those who are battling anxiety about what is real. Ross reminds The Fred is hosting a number of for $15/class. (Discounts available.) Go to homelessness, addiction, or health issues— us of the importance of drawing as a events this summer: Brian Setzer’s southernarcdance.org or call 770-683-3724 to participate in art. Open studio times are fundamental component of art. Rockabilly Riot is Jun. 16 at 8pm; Eddie for more information. 10am-3pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. There Money and Starship featuring Mickey Musicology is hosting RockBand is never a fee; call 706-940-2787 for details. The Arts in West Point… Thomas is Jun. 23 at 8pm; Sister Hazel Camp Jun. 11-15 and Jul. 9-13; six months’ West Point Fine Arts announces its and Edwin McCain is Jul. 14 at 6:30pm; experience playing an instrument is required. The Arts in Hogansville . . . latest exhibit, eARTh Works, and will and Creedence Clearwater Revisited is Bluegrass Camp is Jul. 16-20 and a final Market Day under the Lights will be hold an opening reception Jun. 16, 6-9pm Aug. 3 at 8pm. Ticket prices vary and can performance will be held at Vinylyte on Jun. 2 at 5-9 p.m. at the Historic Train Eastern time at the West Point Depot be purchased at amphitheatre.org or through Records on Jul. 21. Depot. There will be food, craft beer, music (707 3rd Ave, West Point, GA 31833). The the box office at 877-725-8849. The Carnegie Library presents a Stop performed by Mason Gentry, and vendors nature themed show will include works Motion Film for Young Adults series for selling decorative items for the home. from natural elements as recycled sculpture, The Arts in Newnan . . . those interested in learning how to make The Suffering Artist Gallery will as well as traditional media. The event is Artist David Boyd, Jr. is hosting a stop-motion films. Sessions are Jun. 12, host a Wine Art 101 class on Jul. 14 for open and free to the public. free live painting demonstration and the Jun. 28, and Jul. 26. Space is limited and $30. This 2-hour class follows the typical Want to see your event in About Art? Send the Greg Barnes Pop-Up Exhibition: Pastels registration is required, so please call 770- ‘sip and stroke’ model. Participants details to Jenny Enderlin at jenny85south@ En Plein Air on Jun. 1. The event will 683-1347 to reserve your place! arrive at 6:30pm for setup and mingling. aol.com. be held in the studio located beneath the Refreshments provided; participants may June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 23 State of e Art

Rich Brown: Shaping Minds Brown. In August 2018, Rich transitioned and Clay to pottery as a full-time job, and on May 18 By Jenny Enderlin he held the grand opening for his company Brick and Hubbard, located at The Depot in Rich Brown is not supposed to be a potter. downtown Hogansville. Well, at least not according to his original The name of the business was inspired life plan. by a snippet of local history in which a “I’m supposed to be a [school] principal white woman named Sarah Hubbard was right now—that’s my path, because I have convicted of larceny after paying for a train a Master’s in Administration Supervision ticket for a runaway slave named Brick. It’s in Education. So how am I a potter?” He believed the escape may have been a part of laughs in spite of his otherwise serious, the Underground Railroad. determined demeanor. Rich feels that Hogansville is the ideal Born in Jamaica, Rich Brown immigrated location for his community-oriented meeting to the Bronx with his parents in 1979, when place. “Just a lot of young energy moving he was 3. After attending college in Jersey here, and it’s real organic; it’s not artificial,” City, NJ to play college basketball (oh, and he explains. “Everyone has the same climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2003—he’s vision.” CUSTOM FRAMESHOP & GALLERY always loved a challenge), he moved to “It’s the union of people, and the good in Creating Beauty. Peachtree City with his wife Tiffany to be people,” Rich says of Brick and Hubbard. closer to her family. There, Rick would “We want everybody to come and just Preserving Memories. become the father of two children as well take the journey with us. We don’t have as a fourteen-year Clayton County fine arts ‘customers’—we have ‘passengers.’ Just go teacher. on the journey with us.” The artist collective offers functional art (770) 683-3463 Along the way, however, he came across a 10 E Broad St, Newnan, GA 30263 for sale: in addition to Rich’s pottery, there video of a man sculpting a cup and thought, FineLinesArtandFraming.com “You know, I want to try that.” He signed up are leather goods, steel knives, backpacks, for a class. skateboards, hats, and Bluetooth speakers “They lied to me. They were like, ‘You all crafted in America by people with whom know, you’re a natural at this!’” he laughs, Rich has a personal relationship. recalling the first piece he ever made. “They “I like to make pieces that people are going lied, but I just kept doing it, just kept at it to use. It’s the connection that I have with . . . and then I fell in love with it.” He now people,” Rich says of handmade objects. does it every day of the week, even holidays, “When people use your things there’s some kind of synergy.” se With Stac explaining, “It’s not a job to me.” r Hou ks o At the time, Rich was thirty-two, hence Brick and Hubbard is the place to go for ou f Bo the sourcing of any unique project. Rich l Y o the name of his business, Pottery 32. He il ks was attracted to pottery because out of all is happy to work within all price points to “F , the art mediums, he finds it to be the most help people find that special thing, whether challenging. it’s a custom gun, a paint job on a car, “I don’t like easy things. It still kicks my handcrafted luggage, an engagement ring, a Downtown Mon–Sat butt to this day,” he says of his chosen trade. motorcycle, an outdoor sculpture, a 20-foot Hogansville 10–5 “There’s always a new form, there’s always table—anything. “We have the resources to a new aspect of clay.” If a piece isn’t perfect, get it done,” says Rich. “I’ve made those relationships.” I-85 (706) he scratches it and starts over. His attitude Exit 28 is, “If I do it enough, I’m going to get it.” The store hours for June will be 10am- 637-9555 Rich now creates custom pieces that include 8pm on Saturday, and 10am-6pm everything from whiskey jugs for Jack Monday-Friday and Sunday. Contact Links Jerky to the Super Bowl chips and Rich at [email protected] dip bowls for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. and on Facebook and Instagram at @ brickandhubbard. He is also one of the few artisans selected BlueTrainBooks.com for sponsorship by country musician Zac page 24 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

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In Theaters ~ Aladdin (review) 3” necessary viewing. And the expansion back in 1997, with Will Smith and Tommy Now it’s been 9 or so years and another It sure ain’t “Dumbo.” Disney’s live- of the Wick mythology hints at something Lee Jones donning the black suits. But a “Toy” story that again might not be wanted action adaptations of its classic animated even bigger on the horizon. The universe lot has changed since then, as the MCU has but might be needed is upon us. Revolving catalogue hit a low point with Tim Burton’s launched back in 2014 is very dense, if also changed the blockbuster landscape. And it around a new toy named Forky (Tony flying elephant story released in March. But completely ridiculous. The off-the-rails is, therefore, understandable that Marvel Hale), a road trip with the gang is bound take heart, “Aladdin” is much, much better. murder industry appears to be a driver of vets Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson to tell us just as much about ourselves as The 1992 “Aladdin” was a huge hit the global economy, and towering above step into the black ties in this “MIB” about the toys. and won Oscars for Best Song and Best (and below) the wheels of production is reboot. The story is a mole hunt as the Men Original Score. Thankfully, the music that Wick, with his panther-like combination in Black organization investigates a traitor Child’s Play worked so well with hand-drawn animation of Kung Fu that incorporates automatic among them. A complete reboot of the “Child’s is preserved in director Guy Ritchie’s pistols. Play” franchise was all but inevitable. The enthusiastic and reverent retread. While the “Chapter 3” is the kind of brutal Shaft original film (1988) was an instant hit that script loses momentum with the perfunctory action extravaganza worthy of the big The tragic passing of director John spawned five sequels, the last of which action-packed conclusion, the musical screen. The visceral quality of the events Singleton, who directed the last Shaft came out in 2017. Norwegian director Lars moments are wonderful. cannot be ignored. And even though outing in 2000, makes this new film Klevberg (see “Polaroid” released earlier The effects that morph Smith into the you’ll be clapping as nameless, faceless bittersweet. Samuel L. Jackson reprises this year) takes over this complete science genie are uneven, but clearly cognizant attackers die in a variety of grisly ways, the role of the title character, the uber- fiction reimagining of the Chucky universe. of this problem, throughout much of the you needn’t worry about the shallow and cool private detective. The generational From the trailers, the bones of the story film, the production has Smith appear in callous treatment of life. The Wickiverse story has John Shaft, Jr. (Jessie T. Usher) are the same: a little boy receives a high- his normal form with his real skin tone is something else altogether, purgatory partnering with his father (Jackson) tech toy for his birthday, and the toy turns intact. He’s charming in the role made between Heaven and Hell, where you have and his grandfather (the original 1971 out to be possessed and very, very deadly. famous by the late Robin Williams. to die to move on. Shaft, Richard Roundtree) to nail those Of note: Mark Hamill—who, in addition The creepy blue skin, which concerned responsible for the death of his friend. to playing Luke Skywalker, is one of the fans when the trailers dropped, is less Jun. 7 ~ Dark Phoenix best voice actors in the business—voices distracting than the odd, lifeless look in the Now that actress Sophie Turner has The Dead Don’t Die Chucky. animated character’s eyes. Of course, the finished her strong role as Sansa Stark in Just when you thought the zombie fantastical elements of the story help these HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” she becomes thing was losing its hold, indie director Jim Jun. 28 ~ Yesterday understandably inhuman qualities seem just another powerful character, playing Jean Jarmusch steps in a puts his decidedly left- Oscar-winning director Danny about right. Grey aka Phoenix of Marvel Comics. While of-center spin on it. The director, who last Boyle’s first film since the “Trainspotting” “Aladdin (2019)” is joyous and the “X-Men” films have been built apart gave us the wonderful “Peterson” and the sequel (2017) is a fantasy that imagines sometimes delightful family entertainment. from the MCU box office juggernaut, the romantic vampire film “Only Lovers Left a world where the music of the Beatles franchise has been a consistent performer Alive,” assembles an attractive cast led by was forgotten or never really existed. But John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and when it was excellently reconstructed Bill Murray and Adam Driver to tell the struggling musician Jack Malik (Himesh (review) in 2011 with “X-Men: First Class,” viewers story of the small town of Centerville that Patel) can remember the Fab Four—and Bone-crunching action tops everything embraced its darker, grittier storyline all finds itself under attack by a zombie horde. when he plays their music, he becomes a in the marvelous third Wick outing. With over again. This time, the X-Men have Trailers look like fun! star. The notable cast includes Ed Sheeran “Parabellum,” the story continues taking to battle one of their own as Jean Grey as a version of himself, Lily James, Ana de up exactly where the last one ended. John becomes the dangerous Dark Phoenix. Jun. 21 ~ Toy Story 4 Armas, Kate McKinnon and others. Expect Wick (Keanu Reeves) is on the run, and The Pixar film that nobody really the music to drive this whimsical story. with a $14 million bounty on his head, Jun. 14 ~ Men in Black: International wanted, but the studio determined that it everyone’s trying to kill him. It’s been seven years since the last needed was “Toy Story 3,” which not only An exquisitely crafted series of “Men in Black” film, so I suppose we’re won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature impossible action sequences make “Chapter overdue. The franchise started with a bang Film, but proved to be required viewing. June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 25

By Jonathan Hickman Theater Productions in 85 South “Ozark”In Season Production 3 continues Academy Theatre Southside Theatre Guild shooting Production for Netflix’s “Holidate” Hapeville Performing Arts Center 20 West Campbellton St., Fairburn As actors and producers debate casts actual families 599 N. Central Ave., Hapeville 770-969-0956; stgplays.com or boxoffice@ whether to abandon Georgia given the Written by Tiffany Paulsen (2007’s www.academytheatre.org; 404-474-8332 stgplays.com status of the controversial abortion bill, “Nancy Drew” and the 2016 remake of Tapas: The Great Divide, Jun. 7-9, 14-16, & Mama Won’t Fly, Jul. 11-14 & 18-21 shooting last month continued on Jason “Adventures in Babysitting”), “Holidate” 21-23 An outrageously hilarious race against the Academy Theatre presents the fourth clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Bateman’s Netflix series “Ozark.” Like is about two grumpy friends who decide to installment of our summer festival of short Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all act as the other’s plus-one for each holiday many in the industry, the popular and plays. This year’s theme is “The Great Divide,” the way across the country for her brother’s bankable Bateman, hardly a “C-List” over the course of a year. Directed by John and as always, we present a diverse selection wedding. Savannah’s problem: Mama won’t fly. celebrity as suggested by Governor Brian Whitesell, the film features Emma Roberts. of stories with a variety of talented actors and With only four days to make it to the ceremony, Kemp, has pledged not to work in Georgia What caught my eye in last month’s casting directors. From divisions caused by family to this determined daughter has no choice but to if the law is upheld. Dubbed the “heartbeat” notice was the call for actual families. The technology to the restaurant tab, laugh and be drive cross-country with her equally willful law, House Bill 481 makes abortion illegal production seeks to cast a mom, dad, and amazed! This show is rated PG-15. Audience mother, Norleen Sprunt. Rising above their after six weeks of pregnancy, the time when kids (ideally two) who are related in real discretion is advised. age-old mother-daughter issues, Norleen and it is possible for a doctor to detect a fetal life. BattleActs! Jun. 15 & Jul. 20, 8pm Savannah work together to get the nuptials back heartbeat. The Academy Theatre will battle it out in on track. In a surprising and heart-warming Bateman’s commitment to not working Photo doubles sought for “Fear BattleActs! A Colder Kind of Comedy. Who’ll resolution, they forge an exciting new path for be this month’s champ? You decide between the their own relationship and welcome the new in Georgia, if the bill overcomes legal Street” trilogy eight funny fools on our stage. Family-friendly bride into their delightfully wacky family. This As previously written about here in challenge, should concern local businesses improv comedy at its finest! family-friendly Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy that have grown up as the film and 85 South, the adaption of the R.L. Stine will have you laughing your way across the television industry took hold in our state. book “Fear Street” is being turned into a The Legacy Theatre country and all the way down the aisle! This law is a real threat to the continued movie franchise. Shooting in Georgia is 1175 Senoia Rd., Tyrone viability of the entertainment business ongoing. And if you look like a member thelegacytheatre.org; 404-895-1473 RiverCenter in Georgia that has already contributed of the cast, you might find a recurring role Matilda: The Musical, Jul. 5-Aug. 4 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA a record $9.5 billion and counting in as a photo double. The first feature in the Coming direct from Broadway, Matilda: 706-256-3612; www.rivercenter.org economic impact. trilogy comes from director Leigh Janiak The Musical is the captivating masterpiece about Finding Neverland, Jun.19-20, 7:30pm “Ozark,” one of many popular shows (see 2014’s creepy “Honeymoon”). It’s a a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence The winner of Broadway.com’s shot in the state sought men last month to horror/mystery starring Gillian Jacobs (seen and psychokinetic powers. It celebrates the Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this power of imagination and the inspiring story of breathtaking smash captures the kid at heart. play truck drivers. Casting was looking last year in “Life of the Party”) and Emily a girl who dreams of a better life. Packed with Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus Brobst (a stuntwoman, who will be seen for “large and burly” guys to film a scene high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy in Norcross. The series, starring Bateman this month in “Annabelle Comes Home”). an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Award-winning film of the same name,Finding and Laura Linney, follows a couple who A photo double is used in place of Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children Neverland tells the incredible story behind one escape the big city with a drug cartel hot on an actor or actress when a principal isn’t and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter their path. They strike a deal with the cartel the focus of a scene. The double closely by the story of the special little girl with an Pan. to use the Ozarks as a place to launder resembles the actor/actress and is often shot extraordinary imagination. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find millions and millions. It’s an edgy, violent, out of focus, caught in quick profile, or inspiration until he meets four young brothers and often emotionally engaging work that from behind. Serenbe Playhouse and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound has thrived on the streaming giant. Look Look for “Fear Street” in theaters next 9110 Selborne Ln., Chattahoochee Hills by the boys’ enchanting make-believe for season three to drop on Netflix later this year. 770-463-1110; www.serenbeplayhouse.com adventures, he sets out to write a play that will Ragtime: The Musical, through Jun. 9 astound London theatergoers. With a little bit year. The Tony Award-winning musical based of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this on E.L. Doctorow’s acclaimed novel of the monumental leap, leaving his old world behind same name, Ragtime is a picture of America’s for Neverland, where we find Peter, Tinkerbell hopes and pains as it entered the 20th century. and Captain Hook, and the wonder of childhood Telling the diverse stories of African Americans, lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale immigrants and the elite upper-class, with a mix springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming of real-life historical figures, it paints a canvas theatrical event that will delight audiences of all of a country on the verge of a new era. In a ages. concept never seen before, this version will be reimagined in the style of Vaudeville under a giant Atlantic City tent. page 26 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

By Patrick Terrail

Oh, my God: Gabe has graduated from schools now. It’s good to have old friends. better balance boy now, his extracurricular theA fourth grade. Nextbou year, he’ll be at fifth  The most arenodifficult part of the change activities also helps, from being in music grader. was the academic. Switching to a private classes, art classes , and theater was very Before I continue, I have to thank all school from a public school meant Gabe good for him. Jiu-jitsu and tennis also added the teachers who worked with him this year had to do a lot of catching up. He felt to the overall result. and made him a better student—especially rather insecure at the beginning, as if As we go into the summer months and his homeroom teacher, Mrs. Silcox. he’d somehow failed us. It took a lot of depart for our annual trip, we know he will As I sat at graduation and watched encouragement from his teachers and from feel bad about having to leave his friends Gabe receive his Certificate of Completion, us, as well as some tutoring, to bring him up for and extended amount of time, though I noticed the tears in Mrs. Silcox’s eyes as to his classmates’ level. Gabe was now on he will be face timing them and playing she handed each student their certificate. the path to success. Fortnite over the internet to stay in touch. “What’s wrong?” I asked her. It did take several months before he felt What’s the plan for the summer? Probably “They’re all going to be gone,” she comfortable about raising his hand in the a few weeks of summer camp to strengthen said, “and I’m going to miss them.” Now classroom and being at ease with his new his French, and some bonding time with his that, my friends, is love and passion for found friend. We laughed about Fortnite, French cousins. your job. Bless the faculty who has the but soon discovered it’s the glue that helped Finally, with June bringing us Father’s patience of angels for our kids and really him find comfort with his new friends and Day, I’ll spend it proudly, happy to have take their job to heart. new school. taken the challenge and responsibility of The scholastic year went by quickly Yes, we still have challenges for the that duty. Being a father is very rewarding and has been full of bumps. The change future. But fourth grade was the turning and also sometimes quite complex. So to all from public to private school was quite a point at which Gabe started to understand those fathers out there, I hope you’ll accept shock for Gabe on many levels. There’s that school is a serious matter. For the first the job with pride—because the rewards are no doubt that the result has been positive, time, he had to work at learning. Now he’s immense. though, and we are lucky we can afford it. learned to complete his homework and to Happy Father’s Day! See you again The first big problem was that Gabe study for tests. This in itself was quite an when school starts…. had to leave all his public school friends. accomplishment. However, he soon found out which public We were happy with the final result school friends were true friends, and he still and glad he passed to make it to fifth grade. sees them even though they go to different He has grown up a lot and I feel he is a June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 27

Mee Our NeigboBy John Harris Samantha Brazie: Helping create comfort in homes and Now are these dollars already earmarked in our community in certain directions, or is it still to be determined? Progressive Heating, Air and Most is already accounted for, but we Plumbing, located at 9 Tower Place in do have some flexibility. Mostly we hope Newnan, has a 25-year history of serving to give to non-profits where we can see the this community and neighboring areas. impact directly here in our community. And thank GOODNESS, because, quite frankly, I can’t think of a more valuable It’s great to hear of a small business business than a reliable and trust-worthy investing so strongly in the local area. HVAC provider in the throws of a Georgia Finally, I want to ask you: If there was Summer. Their vision is “to be a company one sentiment or ideal that you would want your neighbors to know about you whose success is built upon consistency, What brought you to Progressive? a golf league which has over 100 amazing honesty, quality service and continuous and or Progressive, what would that be? That’s kind of a cool story. I had been women that fundraises through the year I do my best to prioritize the things improvement” (www.progressiveac.com), working for another HVAC company and to benefit local nonprofits, donating over and their reputation in delivering that vision that are important in life. One of the things had recently left. We were back in Georgia $80,000 since inception. I love at Progressive Heating, Air and is well-founded. and I was doing a lot of online networking, Keeping with the motto of continuous Plumbing is that as a company, we do that looking at several different types of clerical All great causes, to be sure! What sort of improvement, Greg Wallace, Owner of and to the best of our ability. There are so and administrative roles throughout the things is Progressive doing to give back Progressive Heating and Air, made a many ways to give back. area, but nothing really seemed to connect. to the community? choice in 2011, to create a position for At first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to stay in Well, this is our 25th year in the area this month’s neighbor profile, after having Samantha Brazie and her husband, Keith, HVAC, so I explored other industries but and we have committed to give $25,000 are parents to four children, two boys and the chance to meet with her and hear her ultimately realized that this I wanted to be a year away to local non-profits that we insights on how to grow a business in the two girls, as well as a grandchild from her in a space that I knew and was comfortable feel will make a positive impact on our oldest daughter, who is currently living at HVAC market. Some might have called this with. I reached out to some people in the neighbors. That’s not including service time risky, given the economy was still on rocky Fort Polk, Arkansas, where her husband area and Greg (Wallace, owner) was one of we might donate or packages we might is stationed in the Army. footing at the time, but Greg saw the value the ones who got back to me. We met and donate, but we do that as well. that Samantha Brazie could bring to his discussed my background and decided to business. create a position for me at his company. A self-described “navy brat”, Samantha has lived all over the country, That is a cool story! Tell me, after earning having been born in California, living in your bachelors and then coming to work Illinois and Washington as well, settled here, what was the motivation to go back here in Newnan 22 years ago. She has and get the MBA? spent time in a couple of industries but I am a person who likes to continue to has ultimately flourished in the world of grow and develop my skills. I don’t want HVAC. We sat down recently and discussed to say I’m not happy with what I have, but her background and some of her roles at I always want to get better and I am a big Progressive and in our community. proponent of teaching my kids that you can do anything. Samantha, thanks for talking with me today. Tell me a little bit about your role I hear you’re very involved in the here at Progressive and how it came to be. community. What sorts of groups are you I’ve been down here for around 22 working with outside of your time with years spending time between Fayette and Progressive? Coweta counties, minus a three-year break I make a point to stay involved when I moved to Florida for a different with the community and give back. opportunity. I started in the restaurant Currently I am on the Board of Directors industry when I was 16, but the hours and for Communities in Schools of Coweta lifestyle proved to be very hard, especially County, which we just held our Hats and having four kids. My husband really Hooves event during Kentucky Derby pushed me to go back to school, instead of weekend (yes, I was there!). I also serve continuing to waitress and bartend. There on the Newnan-Coweta Chamber Board were a lot of times they would come home of Directors as the Champion of Advocacy from school and I would be headed out the and Public policy as well as any other door for work because that was the best support I can provide the organization, opportunity to make money… So I went and just recently joined the Southeastern back to school and got a bachelor’s degree Assistance in Healthcare Board which in psychology at Clayton State. Then I helps our community members diagnosed went back to school again at the University with cancer in helping manage some of the of West Georgia and earned a Master’s financial costs outside of their medical bills in Business Administration. I’ve been (power bills, etc). Also, six years ago Kim in HVAC for 12 years now, eight of it at Melhouse and I co-founded a group called Progressive. Golf Life Ladies here in Newnan which is page 28 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

By Jim Miller

Savvy Senior(EvergreenClub.com) and the Affordable Another nifty site you should check out To find these opportunities, try sites Thrifty Travel: How Retirees Can Find Cheap Travel Travel Club (AffordableTravelClub.net). is The Freebird Club (FreebirdClub.com) like Nomador.com, MindMyHouse.com, Accommodations These are B&B clubs for travelers that connects 50-plus travelers with 50-plus HouseCarers.com and TrustedHousesitters. Dear Savvy Senior, over ages 50 or 40 that offer affordable hosts. com—they all charge a small membership Can you recommend some good lodging in the spare bedroom of other Unlike Airbnb and the other previously fee. websites for finding cheaper travel club members, or they may stay with listed lodging rental sites, Freebird users accommodations? My husband and I love you when they’re on the road. You pay a pay a $31 fee to join and to have their Home Swapping to travel but hotel costs eat up our budget modest gratuity of around $20 per night, identities verified. They then fill out a Another way to get free so much that we can’t afford to go as often with breakfast. And the clubs charge questionnaire asking where they’d like to accommodations when you travel is by as we’d like. We’ve used Airbnb with some membership fees of $65 to $75 per year. travel and how much interaction they’d swapping homes with someone who’s luck but are wondering if there are other like to have with their hosts. On the other interested in visiting the area where you options for budget-conscious retirees. — Lower Cost Rentals end, hosts are not offering rental properties live. Retired Travelers There are literally millions of privately- and a key in a drop box, but their own To make a swap, you’ll need to join owned properties in the United States and homes, along with conversation and an online home exchange service where Dear Retired, abroad that are offered as short-term rentals. companionship, for much less than the price you can list your home and get access Accommodations are typically one This has become a very popular alternative of a hotel. to thousands of other listings. Then you of the costliest travel expenses. But, if to hotels for retirees. simply email the owners of houses or you’re willing to do a little research and Renting a fully furnished apartment or House Sitting apartments you’re interested in—or they preplanning, there are a number of ways house is usually cheaper than hotel rooms If you have a flexible schedule and you email you—and you make arrangements. you can lower (or eliminate) lodging costs of comparable quality, and they almost don’t mind doing a few household chores Most home exchange sites like and live more like a local when you travel. always offer more space, a homier feel and when you travel, house sitting is another HomeExchange.com, HomeLink.org and Here are some different options to consider a kitchen, which can save you the expense option that offers lodging for free. Intervac-HomeExchange.com charge and some websites that can help you locate eating out every meal. How it works is you live in someone membership fees ranging from $50 to $150. them. Short-term rentals are offered through else’s home while they’re away for a long the individual property owners or property- weekend or even a few months. And in Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, B&B Clubs management companies. Some of the best exchange for the free accommodations, you P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit If you like staying in bed and sites for finding them includeAirbnb.com, take care of certain responsibilities such as SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor breakfasts and have a spare bedroom HomeAway.com and FlipKey.com. These their pets, lawn, garden, mail, etc. to the NBC Today show and author of “The yourself, check out the Evergreen Club sites are free to use for travelers. Savvy Senior” book.

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What’s Happening: Jun. 8…Woodbury: 5th Annual Peaches in Jun. 13…East Point: Business & Jun. 22…Hogansville: Exhibit opening What ’s Happeningthe Pines Festival & Meriwether Miles Bike Industrial Development Authority meeting, at The Suffering Artist + parade featuring June/July 2019 Ride, Lake Meriwether 6:30pm, East Point City Annex Atlanta’s Abominable Seed & Feed Jun. 4…Peachtree City: 3rd Annual Tin Marching Band, 6-8pm Cup Golf Tournament, 10am, Planterra Jun. 8…Hogansville: Wine Art 101 at The Jun. 13…Newnan: Wags, Whiskers & Suffering Artist Wine AMA Talk, 6pm, Dogwood Veterinary Jun. 29…Hogansville: Mill Village 5K and Jun. 5…LaGrange: Ribbon-cutting Hospital 1-Year Anniversary Celebration, 6-10pm, Jun. 11…LaGrange: Chamber of the Depot ceremony, Global Sports Bar, 2169 West rd Point Rd. Commerce Early Bird Breakfast, 7am, Jun. 13…Newnan: 3 Annual Glow Golf Extravaganza, 6:30-10pm, Newnan High Jun. 29…Senoia: Dinner & Symphony in Jun. 6…East Point: 2020 Census Town Jun. 12…LaGrange: Employers in the School Lower Lacrosse Field Senoia, 7pm, downtown Hall Meeting, 6:30pm, New City Hall Know 2019 Summit, 8:50am-3pm, West Council Chambers Georgia Technical College Jun. 14…Flag Day Jun. 29…Senoia: Main Street Music Festival, 2-10pm, downtown Jun. 6…Newnan: Walk of Faith House/ Jun. 12…Newnan: Communities of Hope Jun. 15…Hapeville: Father-Daughter RiverLife ReStored Resale Boutique ribbon Coweta County meeting, 11:30am, at Dance, 5-7pm, Hoyt Smith Center Jul. 4…Independence Day cutting, 4-5pm, 7 Belt Rd. Newnan Utilities Wahoo Creek Jun. 16…Father’s Day Jul. 4…LaGrange: 35th Annual Sweet Jun. 7-8…Fayetteville: Balloons over Jun. 13…Hogansville: Hogansville Land of Liberty Parade, downtown, 10am- Fayette Festival, 5-11pm, Whitewater Business Council June breakfast meeting, Jun. 20…LaGrange: Community 2pm School Complex 8:30am, Victoria Belle Mansion (602 E. Groundbreaking Ceremony for Enoch Main St.), featuring artist Rich Brown of Callaway Cancer Center expansion, 9am, Jul. 12-14…Atlanta: Atlanta ComicCon Jun. 7…LaGrange: Wild Leap Brew Co. Brick & Hubbard WellStar West Georgia Medical Center Film Festival presents the Neon Ride, 6pm Jun. 13…Newnan: “Business after Hours” Jun. 20…Hogansville: Hometown Novel Jul. 14…Bastille Day Jun. 7…Newnan: Summer Wined-Up wine Chamber of Commerce event, 5:30-7pm, Night, 7pm, Roger’s BBQ tasting event, 5-9pm, downtown Rock Salt Milk Bar Jul. 18…LaGrange: LaGrange Summer Jun. 22…LaGrange: 2nd Annual Wild Showcase, 2-5pm, LaGrange Mall Leap Wing Jam, 2pm, Wild Leap Brew Co. page 30 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019 June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 31 page 32 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019

Favorite Finds: Summer CelebrationsFinds on By Rachael S. Williams

Shopping for gifts can be tricky, especially when it comes to Father’s Day or graduation gifts. It’s easy to buy the clichéd necktie or a gift card. But why not change it up a little to honor your special someone? In that spirit, here are a few suggestions to help you along. 1

Let’s face it: It’s hot as Hades out there, and people are sick and tired of cooking. Do everyone a favor and call Supper at Home, Y’all (1) in LaGrange. Pick up a few great casseroles and some cinnamon buns so nobody has to get all hot and sweaty in the kitchen, or dirty up a bunch of dishes. Menus change weekly and always include delights for every palate. 816 Hill St., LaGrange; 404-626-7837; Facebook @chefdonna04.

If you’re shopping for someone with a green thumb, stop by Nearly Native Nursery (2) in Fayetteville and pick up a 5 few native Southern plants. This nursery offers perennials, trees, shrubs and other plants native to our area. The staff is friendly and highly knowledgable, and will help you choose the best plants. Pictured here is Chionanthus virginiana (fringe tree) in full bloom. Years ago, I bought a pair of these from Nearly Native, and they’re still in glorious bloom in my yard. 776 McBride Rd., Fayetteville; 770-460-6284; www. nearlynativenursery.com.

Chanticleer (3) in Pine Mountain carries a high-end selection of gifts, home decor, greeting cards and more for every taste. Their dishware and barware are divine, as is their collection of handmade soaps and hand lotions. Their greeting cards are hilarious and irreverent, too. 141 Main St., Pine Mountain; 706- 663-7878; www.chanticleer.org. 6 For unique jewelry, home goods, art, pottery, decor and framing you won’t see anywhere else, head over to The Cat’s Meow in Pine Mountain (4). The cuff bracelets pictured here are made from the throat plates of old (1910s-20s-30s) sewing machines. 7 Cat’s Meow framing services are some of the best in our area. And don’t forget to ask after Brutus and Honey, the two resident 2 shop cats, who are always getting into mischief and creating laughs for everyone! 137 Main St., Pine Mountain; 706-489- 3025; www.catsmeowpolishpottery.com

The Good Junk Company (5) offers gorgeous home accessories, decor, and antiques you won’t find anywhere else. The 1940s dinnerware pictured here is just one delightful find out of hundreds in this great downtown Senoia store. 72 Main St., Senoia; 678-464-0365; Facebook & Instagram @TheGoodJunkCompany

“How is it,” my mom asked the other day, “that you’ve been editing 85 South for over a year, and I still don’t have anything from Let Them Eat Toffee?” (6) She’s got a point. Handmade toffee is an exquisite gift, and a rarity in the U.S. Treat your dad, your grad, or yourself! 18-A N. Courthouse Sq., Newnan; 770- 683-0137; www.letthemeattoffee.com. 3 For health-conscious folks, Simply Produce (7) in College Park has freshly-made smoothies and juices, along with the finest locally grown produce. The owner is dedicated to supporting her community and small businesses, and her selection of daily specials can’t be beat. Bonus: Her smoothies made me like kale. 3375 Roosevelt Hwy., College Park; 404-941-9185; Facebook @hearthealingfood.

Blume Organics (8) in Peachtree City offers gorgeous jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods, home goods and more for the person who has everything. 300 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City; 770- 681-0425; www.shopblumeorganics.com. 4 8 June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 33

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Out  About in AanBy LaKeisha Fleminga A Father’s Day He’ll Never Forget

He held me in his arms And he taught me to be strong . . . — “Daddy Lessons,” Beyoncé

Father’s Day is a chance to say “thank you” to dads for all of their love, encouragement and support. It’s an opportunity to show appre- ciation for the countless talks, for instilling a strong work ethic, and for the training needed to make it in the real world. The Atlanta area is full of exciting and unique experiences your dad is sure to enjoy for his special day.

The Delta Flight Museum is rich in aviation history. Located in Atlanta near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the museum is filled with interactive exhibits and artifacts dating back to the 1920’s. It also offers cutting-edge technology and a peak into the future of aviation. For a real fly-away experi- ence, schedule some time in the Boeing 737-200 full What’s Happening! Atlanta: June 2019 motion flight simulator. The 45-minutes of simulated Jun. 1: Candler Park Music & Jun. 8: Nya Nya Experience Expo at Jun. 21-22: An Evening with C.S. flight time will make you feel Food Festival Presented by Rival Infinite Energy Forum, 10am. infini- Lewis at Infinite Energy Theater. like you’re really in the air! Entertainment. candlerparkmusic- teenergycenter.com. infiniteenergycenter.com. Deltamuseum.org has all of festival.com. Jun. 8: The Roswell Lavender Fes- Jun. 21-23: AthFest Music and Arts the information. Jun. 1: Rodrigo y Gabriela w/ tival on the Grounds of Barrington Festival 2019. statefarmarena.com. Justin Townes Earle at Fox Theatre, Hall, 10am. roswellgov.com. Jun. 22: Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa Want to let Dad really feel 8pm. foxtheatre.org. Jun. 8: Tunes from the Tombs at D.R.E.A.M. The Tour at Cobb Ener- the wind beneath his wings? Check out Atlanta Skydiving Center. Jun. 1-2: Beethoven Symphony History Oakland Cemetery, 12pm. gy Performing Arts Centre, 6:30pm. A short drive to Cedartown will get you geared up for adventure. No. 6 w/ Atlanta Symphony at oaklandcemetery.com. cobbenergycentre.com. You’ll enjoy the 9000-square foot climate-controlled training facil- Atlanta Symphony Hall. atlanta- Jun. 8: Ariana Grande at State Farm Jun. 22: Tiffany Haddish #SheReady ity, along with a 2400-square foot observation deck for family and friends. You’ll receive classroom training, and in down time can en- symphony.org. Arena, 8pm. statefarmarena.com. at Fox Theatre. 8pm. foxtheatre.org. joy an outdoor picnic and recreation area. With the latest in modern Jun. 2: FootNotes Dance & Ac- Jun. 8-9: 2019 GrinningElk Atlanta Jun. 23: Georgia Bridal Show at equipment and technology, it’s sure to be an unforgettable experi- robatics Studio Dance Showcases Guitar Show at Infinite Energy Fo- Infinite Energy Forum. 12pm. www. ence your dad will love. Find out at Infinite Energy Theater, 2pm & rum. grinningelkguitarshow.com. GeorgiaBridalShow.com. all the details at ascskydiving.com. 7pm. infiniteenergycenter.com. Jun. 14-15: Casablanca in Concert Jun. 23: FootNotes Dance & Acro- Jun. 6: The Righteous Brothers at with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at batics Studio Dance Showcases at “Best. Experience. Ever.” That Cobb Energy Centre, 7:30pm. cob- Atlanta Symphony Hall. atlantasym- Infinite Energy Theater, 2pm & 7pm. is how NASCAR Racing Expe- benergycentre.com. phony.org. infiniteenergycenter.com. rience’s website describes the Jun. 6-8: Beethoven’s Fidelio w/ Jun. 14-16: Juneteenth Atlanta Jun. 25-30: Come From Away: A thrilling time. Whether you drive Atlanta Symphony at Atlanta Sym- Parade & Music Festival in various New Musical presented by Fifth a NASCAR race car, or participate in a NASCAR Ride Along, you phony Hall, 8pm. atlantasymphony. locations, Atlanta. Juneteenthatl.com. Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta at and dad are sure to be completely org. Jun. 15: Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash at Fox Theatre. foxtheatre.org. blown away. You have a Driver’s Meeting with the Crew Chief, Jun. 6-9: Pride & Joy: The Marvin State Farm Arena. statefarmarena. Jun. 27: Rick Springfield with At- training and instruction, followed by your big event in the race car. Gaye Musical at Fox Theatre. com. lanta Symphony Orchestra at Atlanta Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts the incredible event. Learn more at foxtheatre.org. Jun. 15: ATL Chicken + Beer Fest: Symphony Hall, 8pm. atlantasym- nascarracingexperience.com. Jun. 7-8: Balloons over Fayette 2nd Annual Fried Chicken Festival at phony.org. at Whitewater School Complex. Piedmont Park, 12pm. atlchickenand- Jun. 27-28: Free Chapel Forward Is Dad looking for good music, good folks, good food and good fun? fayettecountyga.gov. beerfest.com. Conference at Infinite Energy Arena. Look no further than the Family Food Fest Atlanta 2019. Held on Jun. 7-9: The Lightning Thief: The Jun. 15: McDonough Caribbean Cul- infiniteenergycenter.com. Father’s Day at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot, the food tasting Percy Jackson Musical at Cobb tural Festival 2019 in McDonough, Jun. 28: Ben Folds w/ Atlanta Sym- event will include music, and celebrity chef food demon- Energy Performing Arts Centre. 1pm. caribbeangeorgia.org. phony Orchestra at Atlanta Sympho- strations. If culinary delights cobbenergycentre.com. Jun. 15: Sandy Springs Lantern ny Hall, 8pm. atlantasymphony.org. are up dad’s alley, he won’t Jun. 7-9: Peachtree Corners Parade at Steel Canyon Golf Club, Jun. 28: Kanan Gill Live: Teetar want to miss this. Family- Festival in Peachtree Corners. 7:30pm. visitsandysprings.org. Presented by Shilp Entertainment at foodfestatlanta.com tells peachtreecornersfestival.com. Jun. 19: Luis Miguel at Infinite Infinite Energy Theater, 8pm. infini- more about the cost and event times. Jun. 7-22: Altar Boyz at Marietta Energy Arena, 8:30pm. infiniteener- teenergycenter.com. Theatre Company. mariettatheatre. gycenter.com. Jun. 29: Keyshia Cole & K. Michelle No matter what you choose to do for Father’s Day, Dad will love it com. Jun. 21: Bruce Hornsby & the at Cobb Energy Arts Centre, 7:30pm. because the gift is from you. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out Jun. 7-23: Lionel Bart’s Oliver at Noisemakers w/ Atlanta Symphony cobbenergycentre.com. there! Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. atlan- Orchestra at Atlanta Symphony Hall, — LaKeisha Fleming talyrictheatre.com. 8pm. atlantasymphony.org. — LaKeisha Fleming June - July 2019 Visit us at 85southonline.com page 35 page 36 Visit us at 85southonline.com June - July 2019 Your Partners In Surgical Care

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