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JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 9, 2011 • VOL 8, ISSUE 17

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In Jackson, Georgia last night, in thefreezing cold mud and rain, I stood withmy close friend Sarah Gerwig-Moore, as

the state of Georgia executed a man. It wasthe most surreal thing I believe I’ve everdone. Just a few minutes before 7:00 PM,the designated time of his death, his family,friends, and others just opposed to execution,stood in a circle and talked about EmmanuelHammond. He was funny they said. He wascalled a rascal more than once. And theywere all happy that he got to spend the daysaying goodbye to those he loved. Sarah, apart of Emmanuel’s legal team had spent thelast few days visiting with him, and spokeabout how positive he’d been over the lastfew weeks, always wanting to ask about herfamily more-so than his pending appeal.

A few hours before, he’d eaten someChurch’s chicken and mint ice cream andhad some Cherry Limeade. He’d refused anyanti-anxiety medication. He’d chosen tomeet his fate with a clear head. His auntsaid that Emmanuel had the last word whenit came to his own life, and that the Statecouldn’t take that away. 7:00 came.Someone starting singing “Amazing Grace.”People looked skyward as if Emmanuel’sforgiven soul had just passed overhead. Afew tears were shed, people hugged. Then aphone rang.

Emmanuel had been given a stay ofexecution. The U.S. Supreme Court wantedto look over his case. They needed an hour.I envisioned that inside, Emmanuel was

taken back to his holding cell to wait.I couldn’t imagine that sort of pain. It

seemed cruel and unusual for sure. I didn’tfeel a lot of hope in the circle, and finallyeveryone was allowed to sit in cars andwarm up before the decision was made.Every time an official would come by, flash-light blazing, the circle would form again,waiting for news. It was torture for his fami-ly, for those that new Emmanuel. I thoughtabout how he must have been feeling. We’dall have to pass the time, four and a halfmore hours, before the Justices would leavethe State of the Union Address, look atEmmanuel’s case and tell the state to pro-ceed with the Execution. Without us know-ing what was going on inside, at 11:39Emmanuel was pronounced dead. Wewatched as witnesses to the execution drovepast, and then a black coroners van with hisbody inside pulled down the road.

It’s hard to sympathize with a convictedmurderer. I’m really not that type. I tried tospend time thinking about the victim andthinking about her family and how maybethey deserve revenge. But does anyonedeserve to take a life? Did it fix anything?I’m fairly certain the answers to both ofthose questions are no. It just seemed unnec-essary, this kind of suffering. I couldn’timagine that after 23 years dredging up thepast and killing a perfectly healthy manwould be of any real use to the victim’s fam-ily. I only knew that it would be somethingI’ll be thinking about for a really long time.

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February 2 - 5Solid Gold: Fifty Years ofthe Macon Civic Club’sMusical Revue

It’s hard to know what your gettinginto when the Civic Club taps you tobe Show Chair. Steve Welsh was no

exception. Last year the club gave out$185,000 dollars to local charities, anew record, and he knew those were bigshoes to fill. Not to mention this is theGolden Anniversary of the Club’s show.

For fifty years, men and womenhave been on stage singing and dancingtheir hearts away to benefit their com-munity. This show needed to celebratethat history and at the same time garnerthe attention of a younger audience.There was little to do but get to work, sothat’s what he and his wife Susan did.

After many meetings with musicdirectors, set designers,and choreogra-phers, they came up with the perfect fitfor this years theme. Sold Gold, FiftyYears of Pop Culture, History, and Hits.Every decade since the first show in1961 will be represented. Artists likeMadonna, KC and the Sunshine Band,and The King of Pop himself will be

interpreted by some of the more talentedmembers of the Club. Personally, I can’twait to hear who can pull off “Thriller”,but somehow, I’m betting they will. Inthe early years, the Macon Civic Club’ssole beneficiary was the Museum of Artsand Sciences, but these days, charitieslike the Children’s Hospital, Jay’s Hope,Theatre Macon and even Bragg Jamreceive funds to help make Macon a bestplace to be. Money is generated throughthe sale of advertising in the show pro-gram, ticket sales, and other donations.Members also pay dues to ensure thatany costs incurred by the group duringthe year will not have to come out of thecharity bucket. Members are required totake part where their talents lie. That canbe singing, dancing, telling jokes orplaying an instrument, and if you’veever been to a Civic Club show, onething is sure, you never know whatyou’re going to see. Congratulations tothis group of guys and gals for makingsuch a profound effect on their town insuch a unique and fun way.

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The things making our world just a little bit better | by brad evans

As soon as I saw the commercials leading up toShowtime’s new series Shameless, I knew I’d be afan. I didn’t know how much I’d look forward toSundays because of it, however. The goings on inthe Gallagher bathroom during the opening creditsare enough to draw me in, but William Macy’s char-acter, Frank the Plank, is the most loveable drunksince Norm, and though he’s a selfish bastard, hiskids still love him dearly, and that’s a beautiful thingto watch. Poverty can bring about resourcefulness,and this family has bundles.

I’ve never been into video games. The only oneI ever owned was an Atari, and that was when Iwas young enough to justify peeing in bed everyonce in a while. I just didn’t figure I had enoughtime in the world to spend any of it playing gamesin front of a TV screen. But after playing the

Nintendo Wii at my nephew’s house, we came backand bought one. We don’t find ourselves spendingtime playing it when we shouldn’t, but when we’rebored, it becomes the New Yahtzee.

I’ve been reading Born to Run, By ChristopherMcDougal about the Taramuhara Tribe of Mexico.Wearing only homemade sandals, they’ve beenknown to take off and run a hundred miles just forfun. Born to Run is a page turner. The build up to afifty-mile foot race over some of the world's leasthospitable terrain drives the narrative forward. Alongthe way McDougall introduces a cast of charactersworthy of Dickens, including an almost superhumanultramarathoner, Jenn and the Bonehead--a couplewho down bottles of booze to warm up for a race,Barefoot Ted, Mexican drug dealers, a ghostly ex-boxer, and of course the Tarahumara, arguably the

greatest runners in the world.Albums I got this week include The Black

Diamond Heavies Alive As Fuck, Big Boi Sir LusciousLeft Foot, Carolina Chocolate Drops Genuine NegroJig, and Bonnie Prince Billy, Wonder Show the World.

My smoker Is here. A big thank you to Jim atGrillmaster Grills who built the beast. It’s been busybeing seasoned with oak this week in my yard.But this weekend ribs are on deck.

My loveable, scarred up, three legged bulldogfinally got home this week. Dr. Debbie Gadd, whowrites a column for the 11th Hour now once amonth, had to take out the ball joint on his hip lastweek, the same side as the missing leg. So for alittle while at least, I have a two legged dog, maybethe toughest little dog in the world. Thanks to herfor taking care of him.

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1/31: Braves Legend John Smoltz to HeadlineFirst Pitch Classic at Mercer University

Mercer baseball head coach Craig Gibson has announced thatformer Atlanta Braves standout John Smoltz will serve as thefeatured speaker for the third annual First Pitch Classic to be

held on Jan. 31, 2011. The event serves as a kick-off to the Bears 2011season and will be held in Mercer's University Center. The dinnerbegins at 7 p.m., preceded by an autograph session starting at 6p.m.

This year's banquet is being sponsored by Macon OccupationalMedicine and is also the second time that a former Atlanta Braves

player has come to speak at the Classic. In 2009, former Bravesoutfielder Jeff Francoeur came to Macon for the inauguralcelebration of the event. Former Georgia BulldogGordonBeckham headlined last year's event.

“When you think of the best pitchers in Major LeagueBaseball history, John Smoltz is one of the first peoplethat comes to mind," Gibson said. "For us to be ableto have him come down to this event and help usopen our 2011 season is a very special honor.”Smoltz helped the Braves to 14-consecutiveNational League East Division titles and a 1995World Series Championship.

Tickets for the autograph session and the dinner aresold as separate events. Tickets for the autograph session are

$100, while tickets for the dinner are $75 per person. All pro-ceeds benefit the Mercer baseball program.

“Solid Gold” Macon Civic Club MusicalRevue at Grand Opera House. 7:30 p.m.Tickets $15 to $35. Proceeds reinvested tosupport nonprofit orgs in Macon.478.301.5464. 651 Mulberry St.

2/3: The Bizarre Bazaar: A Literary Wonderland

Every year the CrossroadsWriters put on a fundraiser tohelp get the ball rolling for their

big conference and literary festival.This year, Dr. Shane Trayers andcompany have devised a wicked lit-tle event that’s too, well, bizarre todescribe. The Bizarre Bazaar is a lit-erary carnival where you can chal-lenge a poet to a word-smithingcompetition, grab an author-inspired drink, take a chance on a mysterybag, play some fun games and have your future told with a tarot reading.

Held at the 567 Center for Renewal, right next door to the Rookery, itwon’t cost you a dime to just come in and look around though there will bea raffle for cash prizes, scholarships to the conference, a one on one withauthor Ad Hudler, and other bookish prizes. It all starts at 7 PM onThursday Feb 3 from 7 to10 PM. Come check it out.

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Thur Jan 27This day in history: (1785) the GeorgiaGeneral Assembly incorporates the Universityof Georgia, the first state-funded institution ofhigher learning in the new republic.

College Film Town Series Presents“Ghost Dog,” 7 p.m. with discussion led byCraig Coleman of Mercer University. "GhostDog," is the story of an African American mafiahitman who models himself after the samurai andfinds himselftargeted for death. Douglass Theatre,Macon State College, Mercer University andWesleyan College students with valid ID cards areadmitted free. Admission for faculty, staff and thegeneral public is $5, which includes a snack pass.

Toddler Play Date at The GeorgiaChildren’s Museum hosts its monthlyToddler Play Date from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bundleup your bambino and bring them down for specialcraft activities and museum fun. The event isincluded with regular admission, $4. For more infocall 478.755.9539.

Fri Jan 28This day in history: (1986) the space shuttleChallenger lifts off from Cape Canaveral,Seventy-three seconds later it explodes.

Robins Federal Credit Union presentsFriday Fest. Friday Fest now brings you liveentertainment each week in The Red Room locat-ed at 580 Cherry Street across from the Rookery.This all ages venue is free of charge. Tonight:Hometown acts Ben Vance - a multi instrumental-ist and songwriter.

Sat Jan 29This day in history: (1936) U.S. Baseball Hallof Fame elects its first members; Ty Cobb,Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, ChristyMatthewson and Walter Johnson.

Bragg Jam presents at the CoxCapitol Theatre JuBee and The MorningAfter, Mag Tard and Citizen Insane. Doors - 8:00p.m Cost - $5. 382 Second Street.

Savings Sense: A CouponingWorkshop at the Museum Of ArtsAnd Sciences, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAll classes include a workbook and over $200 incoupons!

Sun Jan 30This day in history: (1948) Gandhi, the politi-cal and spiritual leader of the Indian inde-pendence movement, is assassinated in NewDelhi by a Hindu fanatic.

St. Louis Brass4:00p at Vineville Methodist, Part of Music and theArts at Vineville. Vineville United MethodistChurch, 2045 Vineville Ave. 745-3331. Free.

Tues Feb 1This day in history: (1884) the Oxford EnglishDictionary is published.

Poetic Slam8 p.m. Tuesdays, Midtown Key Club, 435 Third St.Presented by Poetic Peace Arts mic session and lis-tening lounge hosted by Y-O. $100 cash prize everyTuesday.

Wed Feb 2This day in history: (1887) Groundhog Day iscelebrated for the first time.

The Macon Civic Club will presentSolid Gold, its 50th Anniversary MusicalRevue, at the Grand Opera House February 2, 3,4, and 5, 2011. The show celebrates fifty years ofpop culture, history, and hits through solid goldnumber one hits from icons like Bobby Darin, theBeatles, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Black EyedPeas, and many more. For more information, visitwww.maconcivicclub.com. 7:30 p.m. $17 Wed.,$20 Thursday; $35 Friday; $20 Saturday.

Thur Feb 3This day in history: (1959) rising Americanrock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and"The Big Bopper" killed in a plane crash.

Jason Aldean’s 2011 My Kinda Party7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Macon Coliseum. Jason Aldeanreturns home for a concert with Eric Church andThe JaneDear Girls. 751-9232. $30.75-$44.75plus service fees.

Calling all Readers: The BizarreBazaar: A Literary WonderlandFeaturing Bards, Birthdays and Beer from 7 to 10PM at the 567 on Cherry Street, next to TheRookery. A benefit for the Crossroads WritersConference. See details on page 4.

College Film Town Series Presents“Children of Men,” with discussion led byMacon State’s Patrick Brennan. (478) 471-2710.Macon State College, Mercer University andWesleyan College students with valid ID free.Admission for faculty, staff and the general publicis $5, which includes a snack pass. HistoricDouglass Theatre.

Fri Feb 4 FIRST FRIDAYThis day in history: (1789) GeorgeWashington, the commander during theRevolutionary War, is unanimously electedthe first president of the United States.

Noon Concert Series at MercerDavid Murray, piano Friday, Feb. 4 - NoonPraised as a solo and collaborative pianist, DavidMurray hails from Georgia and presents a noonprogram of the Schumann Fantasy, Op. 17 andDebussy Préludes. Spice up your Friday lunchbreak with one of these fantastic performances inFickling Hall at Mercer University’s TownsendSchool of Music. Free and open to the public.1400 Coleman Ave.

Long Hot Summer in concert at TheRed Room, next to Bottoms Up. Friday Fest host-ed by NewTown Macon. 8 to 10 p.m. Free.478.722.9909. 580 Cherry St.

Macon Little Theatre presents theTennessee Williams classic “AStreetcar NamedDesire” February 4-13, with evening shows,Wednesday - Saturday at8 p.m. and Sunday mati-nees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets$18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students 23 & under.478.477.PLAY. MaconLittleTheatre.org.

Sat Feb 5This day in history: (1820) The first organizedimmigration of freed slaves to Africa.

Macon Symphony Orchestra presentsFor Pipes and Glory, 7:30 pm at WesleyanCollege, Porter Auditorium. Featuring JohnMcLaughlin Williams 'X Conductor, RobertMcCormick 'X Organ. Tickets $38.50 each, callthe MSO box office at 301-5300 or visitwww.MaconSymphony.com.

Lemmy: The Movie followed by con-cert with Great White Lion Snake atCapitol Theatre Film at 9:00 p.m. (concert imme-diately follows the film). ADMISSION IS $8Advance /$10 Day of show. See movie details onpage 6.

First Saturdays Rock at the GeorgiaMusic Hall of Fame The world percussiongroup Ritmo Blu presents “Out of Africa: Journeyto the Americas,” a highly interactive programWith up to 100 instruments on stage from all overthe world, this ensemble shares internationaldrumming and song with an emphasis on commu-nity, diversity and teamwork. Noon; admission is$3.50 for ages 4-17 and kids under 4 are free.

Joshua’s Birthday Bash, a Benefit forSt. Jude’s Children’s Research6-11 p.m. Anderson Conference Center. Featuringmusic by Old Soul Band with Bo Ponder and BeeBivis, a silent auction, dinner and dancing. BenJones, emcee. Semi-formal to formal attire. Tobenefit Brain Stem Glioma Research at St. Jude’sChildren’s Research Hospital. For tickets, call361-3541 or visit joshuaswish.org. $45.

Sun Feb 6This day in history: (1952) Queen Elizabeth IIis crowned at age 27.

“King Lear” National Theatre Live atThe Douglass Theatre. Live HD broadcastof the London theatre’s performance. 7 p.m. $20.478.742.2000. 355 M.L. King Jr. Blvd.

Wed Feb 9This day in history: (1971) the first NegroLeague veteran, Satchel Paige, nominatedfor the Baseball Hall of Fame.

All Shook Up; Part of the BroadwaySeries at the Grand.Wednesday-Thursday,February 9-10, 651 Mulberry St., Macon, Ga.31201 Tickets: $41- $45 Call Mercer Ticket Salesat (478) 301-5470.

artsNew Macon Co-Ed Book Club:Looking for a hobby? Love to read? Want to makenew friends? The new macon co-ed book club isjust what you are looking for. For more informationplease call 912-227-4212.

Wishing for Spring at Middle Georgia ArtAssociation. The exhibit includes spring themedworks in many different mediums by a myriad ofCentral Georgia artists. Jan 21-Feb 11., Tuesdaythrough Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdayfrom noon to 3 p.m. Admission is always free. Formore info call 478.744.9557.

Macon Arts Gallery Paintings by Travis Hart andacid etched tin by Bryan Ghiloni continue in theexhibit Derivatives in The Gallery at Macon ArtsAlliance, through January 29. The Gallery is openTuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. andSaturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is alwaysfree. For more info call 478.743.6940. 486 First St.

Open gallery exhibits at Contemporary ArtsExchange. Resident and guest artist exhibits everyFirst Friday, 7 - 10 p.m. MySpace.com/CAEMacon.2nd Floor, 590 Mulberry St.

La Galerie is an art gallery across from the CoxCapitol Theatre open each Friday from 6:30 pmuntil 10 pm or later. 391 Second Street, DowntownMacon.

Art on the Avenue Fine Art Gallery presents"Celebrating Life" a group show featuring the newartwork by all of the gallery's artistsincluding selected works by the students of DebbieAnderson. 2368 Ingleside Ave, 478-743-3720

“Harriet Tubman: A Moses to Her People” atthe Tubman African American Museum. Also:Works by Michael Schoffield Thru January 2011.Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 4 p.m.$4 - $6. 478.743.8544. TubmanMuseum.com. 340Walnut St.

Steve Penley exhibit at Georgia Music Hall ofFame. Macon native artist’s portraits of Macon-relat-ed artists. September 9 – July 11 Monday – Saturday,9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. $3 - $8.478.751.3334. 200 M.L. King, Jr. Blvd.

Out of China thru May 1, Chinese export porcelainshave captured the fancy of connoisseurs and collec-tors for centuries. These finely-crafted items, bornfrom a millennia of tradition, were popular through-out Europe and the table tops of the world. Museumof Arts & Sciences. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Admission $4 - $8.478.477.3232. 4180 Forsyth Rd.

family“Sky Over Macon”, Fridays at 8p.m. Mark SmithPlanetarium 4182 Forsyth Rd. Weekly, live star talkexplore the constellations and far away celestialobjectsvisible from Middle Georgia. Admission bydonation. 477-3232.

Live music for kids every First Saturday at Georgia Music Hall of Fame Every first Saturdayfrom noon until 2 p.m., Included with museumadmission, $3.50 ages 4-17. Featuring Pilar Wilderand Hayiya Dance Theatre.

museum hoursMuseum of Arts & Sciences. Tuesday – Saturday,10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. Free forstudents & Bibb Co. residents the last Friday.of each month, 5 – 8 p.m. 478.477.3232. 4182

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Georgia Children’s Museum: Tuesday – Saturday10:30 -5:30, $4 per person, 2 and under free. Freeadmission on Tuesdays from 10:30 -1:30 for City ofMacon residents and First Fridays from 5:30-8:30.

The Allman Brothers Band Museum / The BigHouse. Call for hours. 478.741.5551.TheBigHouseMuseum.org. 2321 Vineville Ave.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat,1pm-5pm Sun. 1-888-GA-ROCKS. $8/$3.50.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat,1pm-5pm Sun. Admission $8, children 4-16 $3.50.

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2/5: FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT AT THE CAPITOLFEATURING “LAUGHING PIZZA” SEEN ON PBS STATIONS NATIONWIDE!

Show starts at 3pm. Tickets $12 kids, $18 adults. Laughing Pizza has appearedon the Today Show and performed at the White House three consecutive years

(most recently with Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers). Their live performancesare energetic, interactive, dance-filled shows that get kids and parents up and

moving, and have created a loyal following across the country.

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BRAGG JAM PRESENTS “LEMMY - THE MOVIE”SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH FOLLOWED BY CONCERT BY GREAT WHITE LION SNAKE New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Portland, Seattle…and Macon? That’sright; the Cox Capitol Theatre is extremely proud to be one of the fore-most theaters in the country to screen the first run cinematic event,Lemmy – The Movie! The film which sold out its Paris, Berlin, andTokyo runs is now playing for one night only in Macon. Music loversthe world over hear the name “Lemmy,” and no other introduction isnecessary. For four decades, Lemmy Kilmister has been synonymouswith all things rock ‘n roll; he lives, breathes, and bashes it out of hisbass guitar. Finally, a documentary featuring Slash, Billy BobThornton, and Dave Grohl (to name but a few) attempts to document just how the Motorhead frontman has become a legend in rock music. Doors at 8:00 p.m./Film at 9:00 p.m. (concert immedi-ately follows the film) Tickets: $8 adv. /$10 Day of show. Film contains adult situations and lan-guage which may not be suitable for children under 17.

MOVIES {on our big screens}

BOOKS {noteworthy releases from around the south}

TUBMAN MUSEUM HOLDS FOUR PART DISCUSSIONSERIES “EXPLORING THE COLOR LINE”Starting this month, the Tubman Museum will offer a four-part film andbook discussion series entitled “Exploring the Color Line: Books andDiscussions on Race.” The first book to be presented in this series isRunning 1,000 Miles for Freedom. Published in 1860, shortly before theCivil War, Running 1,000 Miles for Freedom narrates William and EllenCraft’s courageous and ingenious journey from slavery to freedom.William and Ellen were born into slavery in Georgia and lived in Maconprior to their escape. Ellen was the daughter of a slave and a slave owner,and her light-skinned complexion was used to its advantage. Dressed inmen’s clothing and disguised as a white, male slave owner, Ellen and her husband William (whopretended to be her slave), boarded a train in Macon in 1848 and traveled to Savannah and eventu-ally made their way north—reaching Pennsylvania and freedom on Christmas Day. The couple’sremarkable quest and journey does not end there, however. To learn more about the Crafts and theirlife story, you may pick up a copy of the book at the Tubman Museum Store, local libraries, or pur-chase it online. A special presentation on the book will also be given by Dr. Catherine Meeks at theDouglass Theatre (located at 335 Martin Luther King Blvd.) on January 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Other books included the “Exploring the Color Line” series are Brainwashed by Tom Burrell,Walking with the Wind by Congressman John Lewis and High on the Hog: A Culinary Journeyfrom Africa to America by Jessica B. Harris. Discussions and presentations for these books are slat-ed for February, March and April, respectively. For more information contact Stacie Barrett,Director of Sales and Marketing at (478) 743-8544.

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Big music news right now is that the first Bragg JamPresents show with the Constellations on the 29th ,hasn’t been cancelled. Though the headlining actwon’t be there, local acts like Magnificent Bastard,Citizen Insane, and Jubee and the Morning Afterswooped in and saved the day. The show must goon. The same day, The Hummingbird will be throw-ing the Big Bird Bash which is chocked full of local

music as well. That eventstarts at 1:30p.m., so awhole day of local enter-tainment awaits you. Seethe full schedule on page 4of our City Picks.

The new Space GhostEP is almost finished afterbeing worked on at StarMotel Studios and theMacon Noise house.Friday, February 4 DSEL

Promotions begins Filthy First Fridays at Caulfield’sVintage 11PM-until it’s over. And out on HartleyBridge Road, the old Hanger Bar and Grill just builta new huge stage for live music. Matt Weber, frontman for the best local cover band of 2010, 2 FingerJester, will be celebrating his birthday at theHummingbird in February. Stay tuned to find outmore. He probably won’t be in his birthday suit, buthis jeans will be really tight.

If you missed Lost in the Trees with Butterflies at567, then you shouldn’t have. Their next show fea-tures XAVII, who is nominated for best local experi-mental band along with Manray and Babmara fromAthens presented by Macon Noise. Get out and dosomething!

Send us your music news, band wants, needs and upcom-ing gigs to [email protected], subject: TheUnderground.

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Back City Woods will be the clos-ing act at the Hummingbird’s BigBird Bash on Saturday, January29th. Enjoy 14 hours of the bestin local live music for just $10.

Name a song you've listened toin the last 24 hours:Micheal: “I Want to Be Well”—Sufjan Stevens. It's off his newalbum The Age of Adz. He's one ofthe best current recording artistregardless of genre. Check him out.Cal: “Theologians” - Wilco

First album with bought withyour own money?Micheal: Chicago’s “TransitAuthority.” I wanted to be a “profes-sional trumpet player,” whatever thatis, when I was a teenager. Chicago'searly stuff introduced me to rock,

though a friend soon introduced me toBowie and I never looked back, butthe horn arrangements are still fun.James: Metallica “Black Album”

Who’s band t-shirt do you wearproudly? Micheal: Roly-Bots (thematerial is so soft) and AmericanAquarium (a dead fish floating in awhiskey bottle).Cal: I have a few, all with stains andholes in them. My top three are WSP,Stewart and Winfield, and GratefulDead shirts.

Who would we be surprised isin your record collection?Micheal: People that know me knowI listen to everything, but my wifesays it would be surprising that I lis-ten to a lot of underground rap.Cal: Ha, I have quite a few, but I'dsay George Michael and Sade.

Name a band our readers musthear now. Micheal: Ariel Pink'sHaunted GraffitiCal: Megan Jean and the KFB. Theyare awesome, you have to see themJames: Zoogma!

Favorite happy hour spot?Micheal: The Bird; Drink:PBRJames: Giuseppis; Drink: TerrapinCal: The Bird.

What’s your favorite localrestaurant?Micheal: Chicken Tikka Masala(Indian hot) with peshwari naan, andmango lassi.Cal: I love the cakes at Market CityCafe. James: The Lemon Chicken atTokyo Alley is my all time favorite.

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FRI. JAN 28Capt Midnight Band @ The BirdThe Captain Midnight Band creates "WaterbedRock & Roll" for the mind, booty, and soul.Crunchy Rock Guitars, Soaring VocalHarmonies, and thick R&B grooves create asonic landscape for the band's suggestive, Sci-Fiimagery, and improvisational interplay. Formedin New Orleans in 2002, The Captain MidnightBand stays true to the Crescent City's celebratoryheritage, turning every show into a sweating,throbbing event, interspersed with humor andear-candy jams. Wearing their influences on theircollective sleeve while maintaining an originalsound, style, and image are crucial components.Flattering comparisons to P-Funk, Zappa, andWeen, are evident in the relationship betweenband and audience, and while Midnight's studioreleases showcase unique musical and lyricalideals, it's the band's live show that keep the fanscoming back for more.

X’s 4 Eyes & Sinville CD ReleaseParty @ Billy’s ClubhouseA dual CD release party Middle Georgia’s ownX’s 4 Eyes and Sinville. Sure to be a night full ofAggressive funk infused Rock-Metal. Xs 4 Eyespromises an entertaining show that is never thesame. Playing mostly original material, the bandfunnels influences like Faith No More,Mudvayne, Soundgarden, Prince and Kyuss foran aggressive yet melodic meld of sonic cream.The few covers the band does are original ver-sions that have been X'd!

Soulshine @ Rivalry’s Sports BarSoulshine, Macon Ga's Allman Brothers TributeBand, was founded by musician StanKillingsworth to recreate the awe and majesty ofthe Allman Brothers live performances. By com-bining the talents of some Middle Georgia'sfinest musicians, Soulshine, has received praisefrom fans and critics alike. Not only do they per-form the more popular Allman Brothers tunes,they perform the more lengthy and experimentalpieces. Soulshine's performances are character-

ized by blistering guitar solos, soulful singing, atight rhythm section, and wild improvisation

Sirius Glory & the Soul Shakers @ The RookeryInfluenced by the likes of Muddy Waters and BBKing this Dublin based artist plays the old schoolblues like it would kill him if he didn’t. Raw andpassionate, Sirius Glory and his Soul Shakers arethe real deal.

Crankin Daddies @ The ShamrockA Band influenced by the likes of The Beatles,The Dobbie Brothers, Journey, Led Zepplein andthe Allman Brothers, you’ll find a lot of songsyou know in this set list, which will get you upand dancing before you finish dinner!

The Unmentionables @ Wild Wing Country, Funk and Rock dominate a set list thatincludes folks like Prince, Sly and the FamilyStone, Etta James and Hank Williams Jr. Can’tget too much more diverse than that. Bringyour dancing shoes for this one.

SAT. JAN 29Bragg Jam presents Jubee &Morning After @ Cox CapitolTheatre with Magnificent Bastardand Citizen InsaneJuBee and the Morning After features the mag-netic vocal delivery of JuBee, a rapper that pro-vides "deep, emotion-filled lyrical creations"(Savannah Urban Arts Festival), and a slew ofmusicians with accolades of their own right. Therhythm section is comprised of Danny Davis(bass, backing vocals) and Alex Scarborough(drums) whom hail from Athens, Ga based R&Bconglomerate Dope John Paul. Alec Stanley (gui-tar, backing vocals) and Chelsea Hughes (keys)are both singer/songwriters from Macon, Ga.Influenced by the transparent honesty of Hip-Hop fundamentals and the energetic groove of1970’s funk and R&B, JuBee and the MorningAfter is an eclectic blend of Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, throwback Funk, and look forward soulful

southern Rap. Magnificent Bastard and CitizenInsane round out the bill after the Constellationscancelled. Come see the best local Music Maconhas to offer.

Big Bird Bash @ The HummingbirdSee Editor’s Picks, above.

WED. FEB 2Chris Hicks @ Backporch LoungeChris Hicks is a bluesy Southern rock guitaristwho has played with Gregg Allman, LynyrdSkynyrd and the Marshall Tucker Band, amongothers. After the Outlaws disbanded in 1996,Hicks was the lead guitarist for the MarshallTucker Band for one year before he became asolo act.

FRI. FEB 4Matt & Lewis @ Billy’s ClubhouseTheir shows although acoustic still have the fireand passion of a rock and roll concert. If youhaven't seen this you are truly missing out. PeterTrundleburg with the Atlanta Daily Eagledescribed their show as " pure unabashed rockwith the stripped down splendor of the originalMTV Unplugged series.

Backrow Baptists@ The BirdContrary to popular belief, The Back RowBaptists did not meet in prison or church.Instead, this band of seasoned troubadours wasborn out of the dive bars and local taverns of TheMagic City – Birmingham, Alabama – and theirsound conjures up an eclectic mix of Gospel,punk and Americana music.“People tend to labelus Alternative Country and/or Outlaw Country,”says front man Chris Porter. “We are OutlawGospel. Don’t let the name fool you. Our musicis not religious. But it is Gospel all the same. Wemake real music for real people.” Taking the leadafter a creative stint with the critically acclaimedStolen Roses, Porter first recruited Heath Greenon keys and vocals and Sarah Green on percus-sion and vocals for the then unnamed project.

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Celebrate Winter at The FirstAnnual Big Bird Bash featuringlocal musicians from MiddleGeorgia. Fourteen hours of non-stop music! Come enjoy the bestthat Macon has to offer. Displaysby Local Artists and Craftsmen.Food....Games......Fun.....for thewhole family as long as you're 18+.Cost: $10.00 All Access Pass.Proceeds benefit Central GeorgiaCASA.Tickets available at www.etix.comor see any band. 1:30pm- Lance Daniel2:30pm–Gringo Grande

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Gary Ray & the Heartwells have consistently toured theSoutheast playing over 250 dates a year. They’ll go from play-ing Alabama to Macon, where the band has found quite a fol-lowing at the Wild Wing. The band has played with LadyAntebellum, Zac Brown Band, Miranda Lambert, Chris Cagle,Bucky Covington, Brantley Gilbert, Corey Smith, and more.Currently the band’s debut release, “Livin’ The Dream” is in Top100 on Reverbnation. com’s National Chart and ranks 3rd ontheir Georgia Chart.

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Once again, the nation is debating gun control. AGlock-wielding, disturbed young man triggeredthe latest national tragedy when he shot U.S. Rep.

Gabrielle Giffords (D-Arizona) in her head and killed sixothers—including a 9-year-old girl.

We’re a nation divided on the gun control issue. A PewForum study in September confirmed the sharp divide:women lean toward gun control, while men tend to supportgun rights; Democrats and Republicans are on oppositesides of the issue; and people living in large urban citieswould love to see private gun ownership abolished, but gunownership is a way life for rural folks.

Beneath the surface, though, the gun control debate ismore complex than the well-worn, pro and con argumentsthat we’re accustomed to hearing. Macon’s gun debate is acase in point.

One need not look to Tucson to find gun violence—there’s more than enough here in the heart of Georgia. TheBibb County Sheriff’s Department reported a night of may-hem on Jan. 22, in which groups of robbers, each brandish-ing “a silver gun,” held up victims near the Porter EllisCommunity Center on Houston Road, the Falls at SpringCreek apartments on Wesleyan Drive and the Carriage Hillapartments on Northside Drive.

In November, Macon City Councilman VirgilWatkins, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, spear-headed a gun buyback event. Rather than offering cash forguns, those turning in weapons received a car CD playerdonated by a local stereo retailer.

Watkins said the buyback focused on men under 35,the demographic most statistically likely to use a weaponto commit a crime. The city’s law enforcement establish-ment supported the buyback, as well as several churchesin the black community.

But Watkins’ efforts didn’t get much support from hisCity Council colleagues. “Some of them said the buy-back would encourage thieves to steal guns and turnthem in for the CD player. I also heard the argument thathardcore thugs wouldn’t turn in their guns,” he said. “Iunderstand. But we are trying to reach the kids who areon the fence and not yet hardened thugs.” His effort got19 guns off the street. “Overall, I was happy with theresults,” Watkins said.

Critics of Watkins’ buyback effort are not necessari-ly diehard gun rights advocates. Macon CouncilmanLonnie Miley, also a member of the Public SafetyCommittee, told me that he’s not opposed to gun controlbut views buybacks as largely symbolic. “There are no sta-tistics showing that gun buybacks are effective,” he point-ed out. “It’s just a way to say ‘hey, I’m fighting crime.’”

Criminals, he said, don’t turn in their guns. Rather, it’s law-abiding citizens who sell their gun—which are often bro-ken—for money. Miley and other council members votedto block support for Watkins’ buyback.

Watkins said he understands that position, admittingthat few hardcore criminals would turn in their weapon.But he’s optimistic that buybacks reach some kids on thefence, who are not yet hardcore thugs. In his view, 19fewer weapons on the street mean fewer crimes in Macon.

Miley offers a more realist view: “I don’t know ofan effective way to reduce gun crimes,” he said. “Thegun industry is a billion dollar business. And gun own-ership is constitutionally protected.” Taking guns off thestreet and out of the hands of hardened criminals, inshort, is unlikely.

Watkins counters with a different reality. Accordingto the councilman, in most cases the attacker will have thedrop on law-abiding citizens who carry a gun for protec-tion. “When a carjacker approaches his victim at a stoplight, unless you have your gun on your lap, you’re goingto lose,” he said. “It’s better to give up your money, shoes,whatever, than get shot.”

During the 2010 legislative session, state lawmakersdelineated the places where law-abiding citizens are pro-hibited from bringing a firearm: school property, nuclearpower plants, in bars without the owner’s permission,government buildings, at state mental health hospitals orin churches, temples or mosques.

But placing any limits on the right to bear arms is asure fire way to trigger a lawsuit. Some gun advocates arefighting for the right to bring weapons into places of wor-ship. A gun rights advocacy group called

GeorgiaCarry.org is spearheading a suit that seeks theright for individuals to arm themselves while worshiping,to protect themselves and their families.

Watkins finds this line of thinking troublesome. “Thetheory is that everyone needs a gun to protect themselves.That logic makes me think we will get in trouble,” he said.He concedes that those individuals who are responsiblefor handling their church’s money may need the protec-tion of a firearm. “But people sitting in the congregationdon’t need a gun,” he stated.

The solution, according to Watkins, is stricter guncontrol. It should be far more difficult for people to obtainguns—especially assault weapons such as AK-47s, whichhave no use outside of the military.

While Miley would love to see assault weapons offthe streets, he insists that we should focus our attention onpeople rather than firearms. “We have the same number ofguns out there today as we did 40 years ago,” he said.“The problem is that parents don’t teach values to theirchildren. People don’t respect life anymore.”

He said it’s unfortunate that we live in a societywhere people feel the need to bring a gun to church. Butwe’re misguided if we think that guns are the problem.“Look, this is a violent society. America is one of the mostviolent societies on earth,” Miley said. “But we need tofocus on what brought us to this point.” It’s like fightinga disease, he explained. You have to cure the cause ratherthan the illness.

Undeterred by criticism of his approach, Watkinssaid he plans to hold another gun buyback. The next time,he plans on doing a better job of publicizing the event sothat more guns are removed from Macon’s streets.


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THE DISHTreat your sweetheart to a wine tasting at Winestyles (next toTaki) on Zebulon Road. Every Thursday evening from 6-8p.m.the boutique wine store hosts a tasting of eight hand-pickedwines, and some delicious snacks to enjoy while browsing theirlarge selection of whites and reds. At this weeks Tasting,Winestyles will give the proceeds to Rooms from the Heart. Thecost is $12 per person. And right now, you can purchase sixselect bottles of wine for just $60. For more information call AnnMosley, (478) 747-5299.

And just next door to Winestyles, a new bar & grill calledMambo’s opened up on January 3rd. Owners Gabrielle Gilesand Enrique Fuentes, originally from Mexico moved to Maconalmost a year ago after opening and operating a few bars andrestaurants in California. The two owners unanimously expresstheir excitement in their pressed Cuban sandwiches, “they’re ourspecialty,” and the opportunity for everyone to come out onSaturday nights to learn the salsa, free of charge. Enrique says,“Come experience Macon’s newest bar and grill, the only place

in Middle Georgia where you can find an authentic Latin expe-rience and cuisine. We’ll also be hosting some live music.”The Bar and Grill will have Happy Hour specials starting at5p.m. View their daily drink specials on page 12.

Kem’s Restaurant and Lounge located inside the new NorthMacon Holiday Inn has some pretty spectacular specials toentice new patrons thru the door. On Friday nights, buy onepizza, get one half off, and on Saturday, buy one burger get onehalf off! They will be hosting a Super Bowl Party, and the loungeis complete with tv’s at every booth. So bring your friends tocheck it out, they’ll be offering up 35¢ wings and $1 draftsthroughout the game.

Wild Wing Cafe is promoting some pretty great dining specialsthru February that include 1/2 price salads from 11am-2pm onMondays; a Hot wing special on Tuesday (Buy eight wings, geteight free 5-10pm) and on Thursdays enjoy their Tacos and RitaNight. From 4pm until close enjoy $2 tacos and $3 margaritas.

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5 Guys Burgers & Fries The bestburgers in Macon is what our readerssay, serving dogs and peanuts too. LD •$ 120 Tom Hill Sr., 474.0445

Billy’s Clubhouse Come try Billy'snew menu with our angus burgers,colossal sandwiches, great salads, appetiz-ers and more. Lunch and dinner specialsavailable as well as our late nite menu."We upped our standards, Now upyours!" LD • $ • BAR 1580 Forest HillRoad, Macon. Mon-Sat 11a-2p, Sun12:30p - 12a.

BJs BilliardsBJs is now serving up your favorite latenight snacks. Nachos, hot dogs, pizza,sandwiches and breakfast all day, everyday. Smoking, open 2pm-2am. Now openSundays til midnight! LD • BAR • $

Buffalos Cafe on ZebulonYou know this place has great wings, butthey also feature a large selection of sal-ads and sandwiches, large screen tvs towatch all your favorite games and a pop-ular trivia night for the whole family. LD• BAR • $ 5990 Zebulon Rd.

CJ’s Bar & Grill You can’t really callthis bar food. Is it fried, yes, but it’s freshand so, so good! Sloppy nachos, greatburgers and chicken wraps. LD • BAR• $ 2910 Riverside Drive, 757-3262

Friends Bar & GrillServing up your favorite homestyle dish-es, along with famous burgers, chickentenders and other bar food staples.7405 Industrial Highway, 784-9191

Kem’s Bar & Grill inside the NorthMacon Holiday Inn features daily spe-cials, burgers, pizzas, wings and our spe-cialty, our ribeye dinner. LD • BAR • $3953 Riverplace Drive.

Locos Grill & PubCasual, kid-friendly, family dining.We’retalking great food, sports on the bigscreens and a full bar. Fantastic weeklyspecials and live music on the weekends.Delivery and catering also available. LDBAR • $ 2440 Riverside Drive.

Montana’s Steakhouse, ByronSpecializing in some of this areas fineststeaks, ribs, chicken & seafood. Locatedin the Peach Outlet Mall and openMonday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm! 311 GaHighway 49 N Byron, (478) 956-0441.

Nu-Way Weiners Open since 1916,this original store with its neon sign isone of America's oldest hot dog standsand they serve secret recipe chili sauce,famous hot dogs, hamburgers, and othersandwiches. BLD • $ 430 CottonAvenue, 743.1368

Rivalry’s – The only place in townwhere you can order Atomic BuffaloTurds and wash them down with a giant-sized bottle of Monty Python’s Holy Ale.3986 Northside Dr., Macon 474-0606LD BAR $

The Rookery There isn’t a placedowntown that has been serving uslonger.The Rookery offers some of thebest comfort food in Macon. Burgers,Nachos, Sandwiches and daily lunch spe-cials that can’t be beat. LD BAR $ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658

Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened fran-chise at the Shoppes at River Crossing,fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over20 brews on tap, great salads and one ofthe few dining options in North Maconthat offers live music on the weekends.LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD

MEXICANCaliente’s Burrito Shop We’ve allhad this style of big burrito by now, butCaliente’s does them the best. If you canhandle it, get the MOAB… if not, there’salways the Thrilla From Tha Grilla, whichis just right. LD • $ 6255 Zebulon Road

El Sombrero Witha brand new out-side dining patio, this is the place to getsome fresh, authentic mexican cuisine indowntown Macon. LD • BAR • $Located off Spring Street in theBaconsfield Shopping Center.

SEAFOODJim Shaw’s Casual dining with Macon’sbest seafood, tuna tidbits, scallops, wildGeorgia shrimp. Seperate bar area withsmoking. D • BAR $-$$ 3040 Vineville

Captain Jacks Featuring some of thisareas finest & freshest seafood entree'swith an assortment of dinner baskets &entrees that suits, not only the seafoodlover, but everyone in between!Nesteled behind the Bottle Shop onHwy. 49 in Byron, pen Monday - Saturday11am - 10pm and Sunday 1pm - 10pm.

PIZZA / ITALIANLuigi’s Bistro Casual Italian cuisine ina hip, swanky atmosphere. LD • BAR •$-$$ 401 Cherry Street, 743.4645

Ingleside Village PizzaIVP has the best pizza in town and thebest beer selection. Keep it classy withthe white pizza and a Stella Artois or,keep it real with a slice of the ultimateand a 24-oz. High Life. LD • BAR $2396 Ingleside Avenue, & downtownacross from Mercer Univ.

Mellow MushroomIn 1974, three college students in Atlantaopened the first of what has now grownto 100 restaurants. Each one locally-owned and operated, with their own dis-tinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza,original sandwiches and a large drinkmenu. Family friendly! LD • BAR • $-$$ Located just off Bass Road at 5425Bowman Road, Macon.

Mirko PastaChef Mirko sums it up best: "When peo-ple come to Mirko Pasta, I want them tofeel like I felt when I went to my grand-ma’s house"...enjoying a delicious mealserved up with love in an environmentfilled with enthusiasm, joy and passion.LD • BAR • $ 1693 Bass RoadTel: 478-477-4002. Open at 11am.

LUNCH SPOTSAdriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteria-style lunch, serving the most authenticItalian in town, including sandwiches,soup, salads, pasta, pizza. Mon-Thur 11-5,Fri-Sat 11-6pm. L • $ 359 Third Street

Market City Café – Superb sand-wiches, homemade soups, loaded salads,pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menuincluding gourmet coffees and teas.Dinner now being served Fridays andSaturdays featuring seafood and steakspecials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar.Full catering services on or off site.Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday andSaturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St.,Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$

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Greek Corner Deli Serving deliciouslamb gyros, monster greek salads, subsand specialty sandwiches 7 days a week.One of the few restaurants downtownopen on Sundays and the only late nighteatery on Saturdays 12:30am til 3am! LD • $ 587 Cherry Street, 254.3059.

Mambo’s Bar & Grill Newly openedin Jan. 2011, the only place in Macon toget an aunthentic Latin experience, fromtheir Cuban sandwiches and empanadasto free salsa lessons on Saturday nights.LD • BAR • $-$$ Zebulon Road.

The Downtown Grill Slightly upscaledining serving fresh fish, prime cut BlackAngus and features it’s own humidor.D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 MulberryStreet, 742.5999

The Shamrock Dargan and his crewcook up some of the best homemademeals in Macon, including his legendaryShepard’s Pie. Plus, he’ll surprise youfrom time to time with some interestingseafood selections. D • BAR $-$$342 Rose Avenue, Payne City 750.1555

The Tic Toc Room Contemporarysetting with a sophisticated menu, greatwine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$401Cherry Street, 743.4645

BREAKFASTKillian’s Coffeehouse Serving patries, coffees and smoothiesfor breakfast and lunch. BL • $ 490 Cherry Street, 492-1771.

J. Christopher’sOpen 7am-2pm daily, and their signaturebreakfast dishes all day long. Strawberrywaffles to eggs benedict, fresh salads toinnovative sandwiches. BL • $220 Starcadia Circle, Macon, 476-0220

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A Q&A with those in the restaurant biz

MARI LOU RECOMMENDSWhere she works? El Azteca. “I love it here! Theytreat everyone like family.”Hometown: She’s lived in Macon since 1984What she recommends? Our Texas Fajita, with allthe fixin’s including steak, shrimp and chicken.Favorite restaurant other than where you work?Carabba’s, I love the Pollo Rosa Maria. It’s chickenbreast stuffed with proscuitto and cheese.

Rick HuttoMacon City Council

Ihave long been a propo-nent of regionalism. Theold days of thinking of

Bibb County as Macon’senemy, or Houston and JonesCounties as our rivals, have

been proven to be useless at best and dangerous atworst. When a patient in Pulaski or Peach Countytravels to Macon for major surgery at one of ourexcellent medical facilities, he or she is accompa-nied by economic benefits far beyond the incometo a hospital and doctor. Family members travelback and forth, sometimes staying in our hotels andusually eating in our restaurants. On any given day,drive through the parking lots at the Macon mall,Presidential Parkway, or the Shoppes at RiverCrossing and look at the license plates. You willquickly see how many of them are from surround-

ing counties. It doesn’t take long to realize that thedollars they are spending and the sales taxes theyare paying directly fuel our local economy.

Every day employees from many counties,including Bibb, drive to work atRobins Air Force base,Georgia’s largest single industri-al employer with an annual pay-roll of more than one billiondollars. When those jobs at thebase are combined withemployment at many privatesupporting employers,Georgia’s vital aerospace industry becomes thesecond largest and second most specialized in theSoutheast. Because Georgia aerospace jobs pay37% more than Georgia manufacturing jobs,competition among states for those well-paidpositions is becoming so intense as to be almostcut-throat (unfortunately, Georgia trails neigh-boring Alabama).

I recently learned a great deal about ourlocal aerospace economy by researching andwriting an innovative grant application forMiddle Georgia Technical College. We success-fully sought funding from the Governor’s Officeof Workforce Development to create a MiddleGeorgia Aerospace Workforce Alliance(MGAWA) comprised of Bibb, Houston, Jones,Peach, and Pulaski Counties. In one of his last

actions as Governor, Sonny Perdue approvedthe choice of the MGAWA to receive $350,000to create a job-ready workforce to enable theaerospace industry in our area to meet the grow-ing demand for qualified employees.

Georgia expects a 37.8% increase inemployment in aerospace products between nowand 2015. Bombardier, a French-owned aero-space company, recently announced the additionof 180 jobs at its local facility. NeighboringTIMCO also added 100 new employees this yearin order to accommodate their ability to servicethe new Boeing 767 wide-body aircraft andannounced that 30 more employees will soon behired. With 13,800 present employees at Robinsand its supporting contractors, however, the sup-ply of job-ready applicants will soon dwindle tonothing if we do not take immediate action toprovide educational skills and vocational trainingto meet future demand. After all, who wants tosee Alabama eat our lunch?

The newly-granted funds will be used byMiddle Georgia Technical College, CentralGeorgia Technical College, Mercer University,Fort Valley State University, and the MiddleGeorgia College Aviation campus to allow stu-dents of all ages to pursue a degree, a diploma, or

a work-ready certificate in the aerospace indus-try. Working with such innovative educationalinstitutions as Macon-Bibb’s Hutchings CareerCenter, the Houston County Career Academy,and Robins Air Force Base’s YouthApprenticeship Program, the new grant will pro-vide academic enrichment, career and collegepreparation and access to the growth economyfor thousands of young people for whom a low-level manufacturing job might have seemedtheir only possibility.

The grant requires quantifiable progresspoints such as an increased high school gradua-tion rate, scholarships for GED students to earnwork-ready certificates, teacher training, engage-ment of at-risk youth and out-of-school youth,and internships for students in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)programs. In a rare display of unity, elected offi-cials and industry leaders in each of the five affect-ed counties have all signed on to this project to beled by Paul Hibbitts, a retired aerospace executiveand former head of the Museum of Aviation. Infact, the team members have pledged more than$435,000 in leveraged resources toward the proj-ect, and have committed to continuation of theprogram long after grant funds have been expend-ed. Middle Georgia Technical College is thegrant recipient and fiscal agent.

The Middle Georgia Aerospace WorkforceAlliance is thus a model of just what can beaccomplished when all of our governmentalagencies work as one. When I called PrestonHawkins, Chairman of the Jones CountyCommission, to invite his county to join ourcoalition, he didn’t hesitate for a moment or ask,“What’s in it for us?’ He immediately recog-nized that what is good for the region is good forhis county. Can you imagine what would hap-pen if all our challenges were faced in such a col-legial fashion? We wouldn’t be debating govern-mental consolidation since every entity wouldbe standing shoulder-to-shoulder to worktogether for our common good.


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WINNING WITH REGIONALISM

The Middle GeorgiaRegional Airport isgetting a secondairline. Theannouncementcomes after theU.S. Department ofTransportationended federal subsidies for flights outof Middle Georgia.

For several years the DOTdeemed the Macon airport essentialand gave a 1.4-million dollar subsidyto the airline Georgia Skies which fliesto Atlanta. That subsidy is now overbut airline officials say they will con-tinue the route.

Now a second carrier, VisionAirlines, says it will fly two round tripsa week from Macon to Destin. Vision’sClay Meek says they chose Destinbased on the number of people fromMiddle Georgia who vacation there.

Macon is one of19 cities wherethe airline isexpanding. Thecompany’s web-site will alsoallow one to pur-chase combo

packages at the Sandestin Golf andBeach Resort when purchasing yourairline ticket.

“We’ve identified midsize citiesthat have been neglected by themajor carriers for years. They’ve beenforced to pay high fares and ensurelong layovers in cramped regionalplanes.”

Meeks says flights will start up inMarch targeting the so-called leisuretraveler. Fares will be about 89-dollarseach way. You can sign up for emailalerts on discounted fairs and spe-cials at www.visionairlines.com.

With 13,800 present employees at Robins and itssupporting contractors, however, the supply ofjob-ready applicants will soon dwindle to noth-ing if we do not take immediate action to provideeducational skills and vocational training tomeet future demand.

VISION AIR TO FLY FROMMACON TO DESTIN


VIEWS

BY TINA WHITTLE

The day after Christmas, I drove frommy hometown in middle Georgia toWilmington Island, a little marsh

community just outside of Savannah. It’s atrip I’ve made many times, but this was thefirst time I traveled it during a snow flurry. Itwas like driving through a kaleidoscope, thedense gray sky low and close all around, thesnow like will o’ wisps whirling and swirling inlazy spirals. I can count on one hand the num-ber of mornings I’ve woken up to a whiteblanket of snowfall, on two hands the numberof times I’ve seen flakes tumbling and floatingin the Georgia sky.

Last week, Atlanta was ice-locked. I fed afriend’s cats for a week because she wastrapped upstate and the roads were too dan-gerous for travel. And this was not the firsttime this winter that the Peach State has got-ten a bit of frostbite — in fact, I can’t remem-ber a winter filled with more sleet and snowand freezing rain than this last one.

I wasn’t the only one amazed. A recentYahoo article about the Atlanta weatherdrew over 11,000 comments. Everyone had

an opinion. Unfortunately, most of thoseopinions weren’t worth the electrons theywere printed on.

That’s because the majority of the com-ments were postulations of how all this snowcertainly disproved all that crazy liberal yam-mering about global warming. Ha, these opin-ionators crowed, take that Al Gore! Boo onyou, scientists of the world! The general con-sensus seemed to be that Atlanta was the bell-wether for the entire world, and that if Atlantawas covered in ice, then the rest of the worldmust be getting colder. A simple equation.Unfortunately, it’s all wrong.

Global warming is a misnomer. What’sactually going on has less to do with one spot’swarmness or coolness and everything to do withthe fact that Earth is a giant system. And thatgiant system is, according to the consensus ofabout 97% of the world’s scientists, headed formassive, traumatic changes exacerbated byhumanity’s consumption of fossil fuels. Thesechanges include lots of extremes — flooding anddroughts, blizzards and heat waves, hurricanesand typhoons. Drinking water will becomescarcer, and tropical diseases like malaria willspread to previously uninfected areas.

But who cares? It’s not like we’ll bearound for the worst of it. That’ll be ourchildren, and our grandchildren. But hey,they’ll manage, right? By then everybodywill have gas masks and portable air tanksfor going outside.

Sorry, forgive the small rant. That wholelast paragraph was an opinion. Which is differ-ent from a factual assessment. My little worstcase scenario was the former. But global cli-mate change is the latter.

And the fact that Americans don’tunderstand the difference absolutely floorsme. In a recent survey, the Pew Center onGlobal Climate Change found a substantialgap in concern over global warming. Theirstudy showed that while a majority of citizensin most of the countries they surveyedexpressed deep concern over global warming,respondents in the United States and Chinashowed the opposite, with the majority hav-ing little or no concern about global warming.Ironically, the US and China are the twolargest producers of greenhouse gases.

Sometimes I wonder if Americans arestupid, if we’re that kid in the corner wearinga bright orange dunce cap. But I have decidedthat “stupid” isn’t the word. “Willfully igno-rant” is a better fit.

We don’t understand what science is andhow it works, and we don’t want to. The con-cepts of reason, and logic, and the scientificmethod mean absolutely nothing to far toomany people. They don’t need evidence —they just “know” things. They don’t need facts

— they just “believe” things. And somewherealong the way we got suckered into this ideathat every argument — including global cli-mate change, evolution, and whether or notPresident Obama is an American citizen —must have two equally valid sides.

This is a big fat fairy tale. Sometimesthere’s a right side and a wrong side. And toomany Americans proudly count themselveson the side of the wrong, the irrational, andthe ridiculous. We don’t have the skills tounderstand the very basic underpinnings ofour planet, and so we make stuff up and call itcommon sense. Snow on the ground = lack ofglobal warming.

For a while, our yard was a postcard, aspicturesque as a Christmas card. It wasbreathtakingly lovely. But it’s also evidence ofhuge changes that are taking place far beyondthe borders of Georgia. It’s time Americanstook off the collective dunce cap and got seri-ous about being smart. Not just our countrybut our whole planet hangs in the balance.

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50th Anniversary Musical Revue, at the Grand Opera House February 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2011.

The show celebrates fifty years of pop culture, history, and hits through solid gold number one hits from icons like Bobby Darin, the Beatles,

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the professional direction of Technical Director Jim Crisp. Proceeds benefits dozens of local charities.

All shows begin at 7:30PM. Ticket prices are $17 (Wednesday), $20 (Thursday), $35 (Friday performance and the pre-show Gala at 6PM),

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50th Anniversary Musical Revue, at the Grand Opera House February 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2011.

The show celebrates fifty years of pop culture, history, and hits through solid gold number one hits from icons like Bobby Darin, the Beatles,

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the professional direction of Technical Director Jim Crisp. Proceeds benefits dozens of local charities.

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VIEWS { SEEING RED - POLITICS }

BY BILL KNOWLES

Afew days ago President Obama wrotea glowing tribute in honor of formerPresident Reagan’s 100th birthday in

USA Today saying that Reagan “understoodthat while we may see the world differentlyand hold different opinions about what's bestfor our country, the fact remains that we areall patriots who put the welfare of our fellowcitizens above all else.” I wonder if PresidentObama’s rhetoric about Reagan would havebeen starkly different if the Democrats wouldhave been able to continue their strangleholdon America, rather than losing it during themid-term elections of 2010. Since Novemberof last year, Obama has shot faster to the mid-dle of the road than a drunk driver trying toavoid the rumble strips of the emergencylane. His State of the Union address onTuesday night solidified him as “The GreatCompromiser.” (Ok history students: I knowthat Henry Clay was The GreatCompromiser, but Obama went out of hisway to take the title from him.)

In what could only be called the greatestKumbaya speech of the millennium, Obamaducked and weaved more like Cassius Claythan Henry Clay. Before I get into the speechthough, I have to point out a lot of greatthings about the audience: For the first timein over a century, Democrats andRepublicans sat next to each other. Much tothe dismay of Georgia’s senior Senator SaxbyChambliss who got the crummy duty of sit-ting next to Minnesota Senator Al Franken,the former comedian and current villageidiot. Every time the camera panned on Saxbyhe looked like he was about to toss his cook-ies. I don’t blame him! Thenthere was Vice PresidentBiden, who was doing his bestimpression of Jeff Dunham’sventriloquist dummy Walter.I do swear they were separat-ed at birth. However the bestsight of the night award goesto Speaker of the House JohnBoehner. The mere fact that Igot to watch him instead of the beamingwitch-like cackles of Nancy Pelosi wins thataward hands down.

Now back to the speech…In a roomthat was minus three Supreme Court Justices,(Justice Samuel Alito, the guy who mouthed“not true” in answer to a criticism aimed at

Alito in Obama’s first State of the Unionaddress was conveniently in Hawaii at aspeaking engagement. Justices Thomas andScalia played hooky as well) and full of antic-ipation as to when South CarolinaCongressman Joe Wilson was going to callthe President a liar again, Obama started hisartful dodging as he talked about the differ-ences between the parties and how “fiercely”his side fought for their beliefs. He then wenton to tell us how we were all “part of theAmerican family”. Funny, isn’t it? It seems likeup until last November, the Republican part ofthe family was treated like crazy AuntJosephine. You know the one: She gripesabout everything. Is loud and obnoxious, butnobody pays any attention to her until the restof the family finds out that she’s worth ten mil-lion dollars. Now she’s everyone’s favorite andthe family is tripping over itself in order toappease her. Last November, the Democratsfound out the Republicans were loaded.

By all accounts the rest of the speech waslackluster at best, but in every participle thatthe President gave Republicans a ray of hope,he dashed it with a return to Socialism, or viceversa. In one sentence he thumbed his nose atConservatives by talking about gays in the mil-itary, an obvious “nyah-nyah” regarding therecently lifted “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy,but then in the next, he tries to appease us witha promise of more military recruitment andROTC on college campuses. In one part of thespeech, he tells of how he has plans to cutspending in the military by “tens of billions ofdollars” then later says that “we will give them(the military) the equipment they need; byproviding them with the care and benefits they

have earned.” All the way through thespeech, President Obama did the rope-a-dope. He took credit for the tax cutsenacted by extending the Bush Tax Cuts,then went on to say that “we should askmillionaires to give up their tax breaksand that we simply cannot afford a per-manent extension of the tax cuts for thewealthiest 2% of Americans.” Why, doyou ask? His answer is simple: “It's not

a matter of punishing their success. It's aboutpromoting America's success.” That’s basical-ly the same answer he gave Joe the Plumberduring the campaign in 2008. Share the wealthwith those who aren’t as hard working or asfortunate as you! The President wants to actand be like Ronald Reagan but yet he talks like

Fidel Castro. President Obama quoted a small busi-

ness owner in his address tonight namedRobert Allen who said, “We reinvented our-

selves.” Since November, the Democratshave been trying to reinvent themselves too. Ihope the American people are not thatgullible.

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1. Diet coke and Coffee - My students often make fun of thediet coke that inevitably accompanies me everywhere I goand I never start the day without at least one cup of cof-fee. I think caffeine is my favorite thing because it lets mebe the hyper bubbly person that I would not be without it.2. Spaghettio's - When my sister and I did our firstThanksgiving by ourselves when we were teenagers, wedidn't know how to cook anything, and so we madespaghettio's. Now every Thanksgiving, I eat spaghettios. 3. The London Eye - In December I went to London withfamily and went on the London Eye, the trip was amazing.4. Where the Wild Things Are - The book and thepuppets live in my office and often I come inand they have moved around apparentlyentirely on their own. I'm not kidding.These were a gift and they are a great ice-breaker for students.5. My dog Jack - He's a border collie/Australian shepherd mix and such a joy tohave in my life.6. Macon Writers Group - This is the writinggroup I founded two years ago and wemeet downtown at the Lanier Cottageonce a month, and they are fabulous people.7. Dr. Seus' Butter Battle Book - Who doesn't love a bookabout nuclear war for children? Dr. Seus is my hero.8. The Texas A&M hat represents my being an Aggie (Gig 'em) forall time. Once an Aggie, always an Aggie. I love MaconState just as much, don't worry, but we don't have foot-ball quite yet.

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BOOK: Breakfast on Pluto by Patrick McCabe“This Irish author is the best at dark comedy.

This particular copy of the book is signed by theauthor, which makes it even more of a favorite

for me. Choosing a favorite book is tough.”

THE ART SCENEOn January 21, a very special exhibition openedat the Tubman African American Museum.Entitled Faith Ringgold: The Declaration ofIndependence and Letters from a BirminghamJail, this exhibition features the two most recentseries of works on paper by Ringgold, as well asprints by Sam Gilliam, David Driskell andCurlee Raven Holton.

Faith Ringgold is an artist who has had aprofound influence on the contemporary artworld since the 1960’s. In the 1970’s, her quiltworks entered the public consciousness, cou-pling the originality of avant-garde art with thefolkloric traditions of storytelling. FaithRinggold’s works are exhibited and collected bymajor museums throughout the world. Thisexhibition features more than thirty prints andwill remain on view at the Tubman Museumthrough April 2, 2011. For more informationabout this, and other programs contact theTubman Museum.

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Whether through his continually changingmoniker, DIY approach to releasing musicor his newfound collaborations, singer-songwriter Will Oldham has spent hiscareer constantly trying new things. AfterOldham had played with guitarist EmmettKelly on several records, his lovely 2010release, The Wonder Show of the World,featured Kelly’s band, The Cairo Gang.Moving forward, the collaboration betweenthese two will continue on the forthcomingBonnie ‘Prince’ Billy & The Cairo Gang“Island Brothers / New Wonder” 10”.Muchof the profits from the sales of “IslandBrothers / New Wonder” will be donated toEDGE OUTREACH—a faith-based organ-ization in Oldham’s hometown ofLouisville. EDGE OUTREACH’s workaims to provide grassroots water-purifica-tion systems that can be easily maintainedon a local level.

Following up on his January and Februarydates, starting on April 8 in Louisville,Kentucky, Robert Plant will begin a 12-date trek in support of his widely-acclaimed 2010 album, Band of Joy.Closest show to macon is April 8 inLouisville KY.

Following Panda Bear’s album finally get-ting a release date, Animal Collective hasannounced a string of European tour dates.These dates come alongside the band’saddition of several acts to their own AllTomorrows Parties festival, including thelikes of Big Boi and Terry Riley.

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood’sscore to Norwegian Wood will see releaseon March 7. The film, an adaptation ofJapanese author Haruki Murakami’s 1987novel of the same name, will be in Japanesetheaters March 11. The score, which wasperformed by the BBC Concert Orchestraand the Emperor Quartet, Greenwood sayshe wrote in hotels and dressing roomswhile on tour. Greenwood won severalawards for his original score of There WillBe Blood, and also wrote the score for2003’s Bodysong.

Nominees Janelle Monáe and Muse willbe gracing the stage at the Grammys withMonáe performing a duet with fellow nom-inated artist Bruno Mars.. However, thelineup is still not complete. The current listof performers includes Arcade Fire, Cee-Lo, Eminem, Miranda Lambert, LadyAntebellum, Katy Perry and more. Thenight promises collaborations from Monáeand Mars, but also from Usher who will beperforming with his prepubescent counter-parts Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber.

Jazz Fest 2011 (April 29-May 8) in NewOrleans announced their line-up whichincludes; Arcade Fire, Bon Jovi, JimmyBuffett, Kid Rock, John Mellencamp,Wilco, Neville Brothers, Willie Nelson,The Strokes, Robert Plant, Mystikal, Ms.Lauryn Hill, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, SonnyRollins, John Legend & The Roots,Trombone Shorty, The Avett Brothers, Dr.John, Cyndi Lauper, Wyclef Jean, Better

Than Ezra, Mumford & Sons, AlejandroSanz, Allen Toussaint, Jason Mraz, Mazefeat. Frankie Beverly, Lupe Fiasco, ArloGuthrie, Jamey Johnson, Fantasia, CowboyMouth, Kenny G, Michael Franti &Spearhead, Irma Thomas, TheDecemberists and many more.

Publishers Brad and Meagan Evans werelucky enough to attend the first ever HangOut Music Festival in Gulf Shores,Alabama and were floored by the talent andorganization of the first year attempt in thewake of the oil spill. The festival itselftakes place along a half-mile-long stretchof white sand beach and boasts 4 stages. Alimited number of three-day passes are nowon sale for $134 for festival dates May 20-22. Shed the mud-boots and sleeping bagsand wake up each morning from a fullyequipped condo, many with ocean views.

Lodging options are available for everybudget and many condos and hotels areaccessible to the festival grounds by walk-ing or biking. Though a music schedule isnot yet available, last year brought TreyAnastasio, Zac Brown Band, John Legend,The Roots, Ben Harper, The Black Crows,Gov’t Mule, Ray Lamontagne, MichaelFranti and Spearhead, Rodrigo Y Gabriela,Matisyahu, Girl Talk, and many more.

LOCAL CONCERT DATES:1/29: Liz Phair, Varity Playhouse2/3: Jason Aldean, Macon Centreplex2/5: Robert Plant & Band of Joy, Fox Theatre2/10: Broken Social Scene, Buckhead Theatre2/11: Tapes 'n Tapes w/ Oberhofer, The Earl2/14: Widespread Panic, Fox Theatre2/23: The Movement, Masquerade2/25: Old 97’s at Buckhead Theatre

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