When we first moved to this area,Meagan and I bought and renovat-ed an old farmhouse in Twiggs

County, built in 1850 with the largest pecantree in Georgia in the backyard. It was 17 feet aroundin diameter. We had fiveacres, and grew most of ourown veggies, and beforelong had accumulated acollection of strange ani-mals that lived around thetown square, despite our attempts at fencingthem in. We had Fancy, a one-eyed carriagehorse that we kept for a couple of years, andwe had Valentino a miniature painted stallionthat was meaner than pilgrim shit. He and Iknocked each other all around that place untilhe finally became a gelding. I fed them morehay than a man ought to carry. We had a goat for a minute to try to keepsome kudzu at bay, but it got out even quick-er than the horses. There were also the chick-ens that Meg had rescued from the back of atruck heading to the chicken plant, but theywere too big to walk and soon became dinnerfor our dogs.

Karma had come back with me fromCalifornia. She lay down and died last year at16 years old. Bandit was a rescue from thestreets of Macon, who would get shot,snakebit, have a knee replacement, and beatheartworms before he moved to town with usa few years ago. He’s still limping around and

is currently in trouble with the law. Luna gotbit by a six foot rattler, and her being only 10pounds, died in our arms before we couldeven get to the vet before they brought her

back. We found the snake thenext day and made her a dogcollar out of it that she woreuntil the day she died. Andthen there was LuLu..

Jessica Walden, I don’tknow how I got tangled upwith her, but she has been

pushing animals on me since I met her. Shefound two beat up little Papillion mutts thatwere too much for a Houston County lady tohandle. Luna had just died, and Meg was sadso I went down and met her and broughthome what may have been the cutest, ugliestdog I’d ever laid an eye on. She had teethmissing, eyes, that looked like they wereabout to pop out, and hair that came in everycolor imaginable and went off in every direc-tion. We fell in love, and though Lulu wasalways very doubtful about me, when shewas struck and killed on Ridge Avenue lastweek, it stung. Lulu barely left the house,she’d gotten cancer, and had tumors that did-n’t allow for getting around real easy. But lastThursday she somehow got out of the fenceand went for her last run. I hope it was a goodone sweetheart, we will miss you.

Thanks to the folks at AC Pup fordedicating their fundraiser last week to her,she would have been proud of the attention.

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15DAYSMUSIC TO OUR EARS

RECOVERING MUSICIAN NICK MALLOYGETS A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIENDSJune 1st - A night of live music, silent & live auction at Cox Capitol Theatre

Memorial Day May 28th. Originally known as Decoration Day,

it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official

federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visit-

ing cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating

in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.

BENEFIT

Country music is all heart and soul at its best.Grammy–acclaimed Travis Tritt’s decisionto deliver such a show to Macon was met

with an opportunity to make his music even bet-ter. His full-band live show at Macon CityAuditorium on May 25th will benefit TheAdvocacy Resource Center (The Arc) of Macon.

Committed to turning developmental dis-abilities into possibilities for citizens of MiddleGeorgia since 1953, The Arc of Macon antici-pates a lively crowd that will gain greater aware-ness of The Arc’s presence in Macon. “We serveover 200 people with disabilities and their familieseach year. It is important for Macon to know thatour services exist, and that they are needed tomaintain a high quality of life for people with dis-abilities and their family members,” said ChiefAdministration Officer Andy Harrell.

“The funds raised from this event will beused to directly benefit the individuals we sup-port.” Show openers include Macon’s own ShaneBridges Band and Alabama-based Aaron Parker.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available atticketmaster.com for $60, $45 and $25.

The mission of The Arc of Macon (www.arc-macon.org) is to support individual developmentand improve the quality of life of individuals withdevelopmental disabilities in the middle Georgiaarea through choices of meaningful activities,jobs, and living options in the community. The Arcof Macon is located at 4664 Sheraton Drive,Macon.

For more information, visitwww.arcmacon.org or contact: 478.477.7764.

TRAVIS TRITT CONCERT TO BENEFITTHE ARC OF MACON

Nick Malloy is a talented up-and-comingsinger/songwriter (the son of local news anchorFrank Malloy) who was seriously injured in a

car crash in April. As Nick continues to recover from hisinjuries, central Georgia is coming together to help himout with a night of live music on June 1 at the CoxCapitol Theatre located at 382 Second Street.

Enjoy a great night of music and entertainment withMaster of Ceremonies Ben Jones, The Shane BridgesBand, Back City Woods, and other special musical guests.While you’re at it get that perfect one-of-a-item for your-self or the person who appreciates really hip items duringthe live and silent bidding hosted by legendary Hudson &Marshall Auctioneers.

Items include: Jason Aldean Autographed GuitarDierks Bentley Autographed Guitar

Dinner at Natalia’s with Ben Jones & Lorra Lynch-JonesRare Kirk West Photo- Backstage with Carl Perkins,Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis in 1982Widespread Panic Autographed “Dirty Side Down”Lenticular and CDHandcrafted Custom Jewelry by Kevin MeadowsTravis Hart Original PaintingBig House Museum Package

Along with other rare and autographed music items,vacation packages, dining experiences, services, and more!Tickets $15/$20 available at www.coxcapitoltheatre.com.Can’t make it to the benefit? Buy a $5 raffle ticket to wina Dierks Bently autographed guitar, Sponsored by TheModern Woodmen of America. For more information or todonate items contact John Griffin at (478) 714-7290 orRaymond Tubb at (478) 447-0957.

Friday, May 25thTravis Tritt in Concert atMacon City AudioriumWith Shane Bridges BandTickets $25 and up, $45 tickets aretwo for one!

May 18 - 19th. In celebration of the pottery-making heritage of Crawford County,the 8th annual Georgia JugFest and Old Knoxville Days, offers a look back to atime when folks learned life skills necessary to provide comfort to their exis-

tence. This Middle Georgia festival features the best of those long ago skills thatevolved into talents for creating works-of-art that are still sought after today.

Special events for the weekend include; Peaches, Pork and Beef Cook-Off - Getyour recipes ready. We want the best Brunswick Stew, the Peachiest Cobbler and yourbest Beef Dish for the competition being held on Friday, May 18. Judging will be heldin Roberta, Georgia, at David Bailey Park. For entry forms and more information, youcan call the Crawford County Farm Bureau at 478-836-3160. A silent auction and quiltshow will also take place on Friday.

On Saturday, May 19th, enjoy wood-fired kiln pottery sale and exhibit, tours of his-toric buildings, Old time crafts, demonstrations and historical exhibits, EntertainmentStage featuring the USAF Reserve Band “Reserve Generation”, children’s activities anda lawnmower race. Knoxville and Roberta are located on U.S. Hwy 80 and GA Hwy 42,20 miles west of I-475 at Macon, GA (Hwy 80 exit).

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It’s Award Season. Nope, not theOscars, Emmys, and Grammys (ohmy!), but award season in the kiddo

world: time for Field Day, the end of theschool year recognition ceremonies, theclose of baseball/ softball/ soccer season,and the like. It’s an exciting time, to besure—the thrill of a race in the grass, thewell-hit baseball, and the smile of achieve-ment as a child holds up her certificate.

But with all this comes the new erapressure among kids to be the top perform-ers in every category and a plenty ofparental guilt if you’re not able to make itto absolutely every ceremony (preferablycapturing every moment on camera).

If pressed, I’m pretty sure my boyswould agree with the following statement:“If I don’t receive an award/ trophy/ rib-bon at (fill-in-the-blank) ceremony, I havefailed (or worse: I am a failure); if mymother is not there to witness it, she hastacitly confirmed that she thinks some-thing else is more important than I am.”

I don’t remember earning quite somany trophies, ribbons, and certificates in

my youth (or perhaps I was not quite aswinning as my children are?). I recallschools having the odd award ceremony,but it did not seem as frequent as is thepractice today. These days, most childrenreceive some recognition or other, but withthe net spread so wide it seems all theworse for children who go home emptyhanded. And the achievement (and talentand work that earned it) seems less impor-tant when it is recognition is less specific.

I’m not certain that all this awardingis a horrible development. I am all for giv-ing kids positive reinforcement and praise;it feeds and encourages them. I’m also oneof the lucky parents who can make it tojust about every award ceremony, fieldtrip, Field Day, special lunch, birthdayparty, ball game, and play date. (I can’timagine the frustration of being unable tomake it to any of these because of work orother obligations, since I know the grief/disappointment I catch for missing any-thing.)

But there’s a chance—just a chance—that in a rush to create so many more “spe-

cial” moments, we have merely createdmore opportunities for children and par-ents alike to feel inadequate. It is impossi-ble for every child to be the best at every-thing (what was that Einstein said aboutjudging a fish by its ability to ride a bicy-cle?), and even the most attentive parentwill eventually turn up absent when hischild scans the award ceremony audiencefor his face.

And that’s the rub: if we set up situa-tions when otherwise perfectly normal,interesting, unique kids could feel “lessthan” for not making the highest grade inelementary school spelling—or if the pres-sure to attend these events makes somekids question their parents’ devotion ifthey have to miss one because they’re sav-ing a life in the ER, arguing a client’s cus-tody case, or teaching other children inother schools, what is gained here? Andwhat is lost?

Well, speaking of celebrations that areNEVER to be missed, it’s time to recog-nize all the Mamas out there. SecondSunday, held in Washington Park onSunday, May 13 from 1-3 pm, will featureThe Rocketboys, boxed lunches, and greatcrowds, as always.

Sarah Gerwig-Moore is a law professor atMercer Law School, the Chair of theMacon-Bibb County Planning & ZoningCommission, and—most importantly—Dean and Eliot’s Mama.

Adventures with AwardsMost of us have been slightly inconvenienced when our garbage or yarddebris isn’t picked up when we expect, or have driven around a potholebecause the City hasn’t gotten around to fixing it (or had the funds to doso). It’s annoying although usually not critical.

Children's Pottery, May 19-20, 26-273-4pm. Presented by OcmulgeeNational Monument at OcmulgeeNational Monument. Children canlearn how to make Native Americanpottery. Then they will be able to takeit home with them. Free event, to reg-ister, call (478) 752-8257. 1207 EmeryHighway, Macon.

First Friday Family-FriendlyActivities Presented by GeorgiaChildren's Museum Continuing toinspire children through hands on,interactive activities, the GeorgiaChildren's Museum host family-friend-ly events every first Friday in down-town Macon. Parents, join your chil-dren as they enjoy an evening oflearning. Free, 5:30pm-8:00pm.

Passport to the Past: DiscoveringMacon's History, June 11-15This summer, Historic MaconFoundation is offering a fun-filledweek of exploring and learning aboutMacon’s fascinating history. Camperswill be transported back in time bytraveling to Macon’s most importanthistoric sites. Each site will offerhands-on activities to demonstrate lifein days gone by. Activities will includeeverything from old-timey games toscrapbooking, calligraphy, and quilt-ing! Cost: $110 + $50 materials fee;Registration Deadline: May 28. 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. each day. Phone: (478)743-3851

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FRIDAY

5.18DIGGY SIMMONS, OMG GIRLZ &JACOB LATIMORE @ THE MACONCENTREPLEXDiggy Simmons: This young superstar’sstory began seven years ago in the limelightof his legendary relatives, co-starring on hisfamily’s hit reality TV show “Run’s House.”Once Diggy uploaded a jaw-droppingfreestyle and accompanying video (directedby Phil The God) over Nas’ “Made YouLook” instrumental in 2009 (“FlowStoopid”), his family tree quickly became amere backdrop. The wattage of his self-made star power has his position in the rapgame making perfect sense. “Now, whenyou think of Diggy, you don’t automaticallythink of Rev. Run & ‘Run’s House,’ youthink of a rising hip-hop superstar. Ticketsstart at $22.50. Scholarships and iPads willbe given out at the concert. 478-751-9232.

THEATRE MACON PRESENTS “THEODD COUPLE - FEMALE VERSION” A play by Neil Simon. The plot concernstwo mismatched roommates, one neat anduptight, the other easygoing and slovenly.Performance Dates: May 18, 19, 25 & 26 at8:00pm, May 20 at 2:30pm, May 23 & 24 at7:30pm. $20 for general admission, $18 forseniors, and $15 for students. For reserva-tions call 746-9485.

JAMES BROWN TRIBUTE CONCERT7:30pm. James Brown’s daughter DeannaBrown, President James Brown FamilyChildren Foundation, is scheduled to be inattendance along with a performance by theJames Brown Academy of Musik Pupils(J.A.M.P.) from Augusta. Also featured onFriday evening will be a special concertheadlined by the Middle Georgia Jazz andBlues Allstars. This is a fabulous mini-orchestra ensemble of distinguished localmusicians and vocalists, some of who per-formed with Mr. Brown; performing liverenditions of some of his greatest hits withhorn arrangements by the legendary Tony“Bone” Dorsey of Bone Holmes & Friends.Historic Douglass Theatre. 478-742-2000.Admission $10 in advance, $12.50 DOE.

ROCKY CREEK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, MAY 18-19Al Sihah Shrine Park, 222 Mecca Drive.Featuring Barbwire, Bonner Creek,Crosswired, Ramblin’ and Walden Ridge.Concessions available; no alcohol or pets inconcert area. All proceeds go to ShrinersChildren’s Hospital. Sponsored By Al SihahShrine Provost Guard Unit. Jimmy Gay, 957-1294, or Joe Allen, 290-8641. $15 admission,children under 12 free with paid adult; camp-ing, $15 per night.

“THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB” AT MACONLITTLE THEATRE Five Southern women,whose friendships began many years ago ontheir college swim team, set aside a longweekend every August at a beach cottage onNorth Carolina's Outer Banks to rechargethose relationships. Tickets are $18 foradults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for studentsage 23 & under. Performances runWednesday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundayat 2:30 p.m. 478-471-PLAY

BILLY’S LUAU BENEFITTING COUN-TRY GIRLS CAN CERVIVE6:00p at Billy's Clubhouse Macon, EnjoyJimmy Buffet music all night long, beachdrinks, and Caribbean food starting at 6pm.If your a trivia buff, try your hand at BeachTrivia with Woody from 8pm - 10pm andbuy $1 raffle tickets. Raffle items will bedonated from local organizations andinclude gift certificates from Finchers,Billy’s Clubhouse, and wine. Come out,

enjoy a margarita with friends, kick somebutt in trivia, eat some good food and sup-port a worthy cause by purchasing a raffleticket. Free event, 21 and up. 1580 ForestHill Rd.

SATURDAY

5.19A WALK IN THE WOODS Explore the trails at Amerson Water WorksPark on a guided hike focusing on the treesand more on National Walk in the WoodsDay. Free event, presented by the Museumof Arts and Sciences. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Phone: (478) 719-2559

ROCK ‘N ROLL STROLL: MACONMUSIC HISTORY TOURA two-hour walking tour through the In-town and downtown neighborhoods whereMacon's musical legacy took root and tookoff, this Saturday afternoon excursion coversthe lives, legends and local crash pads ofsome of Rock & Roll's true originals. 1-3pm. Begins & ends at Washington Park.Reservations: rockcandytours@gmail.

CONCERT “BACK IN THE 50SAGAIN” Presented by Cannonball House. Acelebration of the music of the 1950s and60s. Come out and hear some of the bestperformers: Buddy Forham - Vocals andRhythm Guitar (formerly of the WinchesterBand) Tom Adkins - Vocals and Lead Guitar(formerly of the Rhythm Kings) WendellHarrelson - Saxophone (formerly of TheGrapevine) Steve Adkins - Vocal and BassGuitare (formerly of the Rhythm Kings)Belmar Axton - Drums (formerly of theRhythm Kings) 6-8pm. Tickets $6 per per-son. 856 Mulberry St. Macon

CHILDREN’S POTTERY CLASS3-4pm. Presented by Ocmulgee NationalMonument at Ocmulgee NationalMonument. Children can learn how to makeNative American pottery. Then they will beable to take it home with them. Dates forevent is 19 ,20, 26, & 27. Free, to registercall (478) 752-8257.

FRIDAY

5.25TRAVIS TRITT WITH SHANEBRIDGES BAND AT MACON CITYAUDITORIUM Travis Tritt is an American,Grammy winning, country music singerfrom Marietta, Georgia. Seven of his albums(counting the Greatest Hits) are certifiedplatinum or higher. Tickets $27.50 and up.

SUNDAY

5.27JAZZ IN THE COURTYARD, 7PM ATHISTORIC DOUGLASS THEATREA free, weekly event. For more informationcall 478-742-2000.

FRIDAY

6.08A HALLUVA AUCTIONPresented by NewTown Macon at HistoricTerminal Station. A Halluva Auction is theone auction this year you don't want to miss!Vacation packages, fine art, one-of-a-kindexperiences and a chance to win $10,000! Allto support vital downtown institutions: TheCherry Blossom Festival, The Georgia SportsHall of Fame and NewTown Macon.

For a complete listing of events, including ongoing exhibits, musuem hours & more visit 11thHourOnline.com

arts- Getting to Know your iPad, Tues. Feb 16, 21and March 1, 5-6pm. Cost, free! PeachMac ofMacon at Shoppes at River CrossingYou have just purchased the coolest, newest, great-est device Apple has ever created. Learn how tomaximize your iPad’s capabilities. Please join usfor an hour of hands-on experience with your newiPad 2. While not necessary, you are invited tobring your iPad along with you. DATES: February7, 16, 21, March 1 (Tuesday or Thursday)- Intro to Mac; Every Saturday thru March10:00 – 11:00am. Cost free! If you're new to theMac, or to OS X, this workshop is for you.

Middle Georgia Art Association: Free and open tothe public. Gallery open Tuesday - Friday, Noon -5 p.m. Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m. 478.744.9557.MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.

Macon Arts Gallery The Gallery is open Tuesdaythrough 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.

Art on the Avenue Fine Art Gallery New monthlygallery shows. 2368 Ingleside Ave, 478-743-3720

Celebrating 175 years of history through art, arti-facts, and archives. Six-venue exhibit of WesleyanTreasures –– priceless objects d’art, silvers, textiles,archive papers, and paintings dating from the earlyRenaissance to Warhol and Dali, plus the world’s firstcollege degree earned by a woman and a special dis-play of period dresses. The exhibit runs through May25, 2012. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 1-5 pm.All events are free and open to the public. 757-5171.

farmer’s marketsCity Market on the Green, 9am - 1pm. EverySaturday morning in Poplar Street Park, middleGeorgia merchants, craftsmen and artisans set upbooths of locally grown produce, plants, deliciousbakery items, art, crafts and more!

Wesleyan Market every second Saturday9am - 1pm. Held monthly, this fun communityevent features a variety of locally grown and pro-duced items ranging from flowers and organic fruitsand vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & edu-cational events also offered. Free and open to thepublic. (478) 757-5233.

Mulberry Market every Wednesday. 4:30-7pm.The Mulberry Street Market is part of the MaconMain Street Program's efforts to bring life and busi-ness to Downtown Macon, and is directed by ven-dors dedicated to the people of Macon. Find a vari-ety of all things fresh and local, from honey tobreads, seasonal vegetables to grass-fed beef.

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 eachmonth, 5 – 8 p.m. 477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.Where The Wild Things Live exhibition – throughMay 13, 2012. The Museum will use its collection ofpreserved specimens to depict how wild animalsmake their homes across Georgia and the Southeast.Scenes will show habitats in the mountains of northGeorgia, to the rolling hills and river valleys of thePiedmont to the Fall Line in the middle of the state,down to the seas and swamps of the coastal plains ofsouth Georgia. Where The Wild Things Live willshow how animals adapt in areas where humanshave altered the environment.

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 at the BigHouse in Macon. This house-turned-museum waswhere members of the Allman Brothers Band, theirroadies, friends and families lived between 1970 and1973.Call for hours. 741.5551. 2321 Vineville Ave.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday-Saturday,9am-5pm (admission $8 for adults; $6 for seniors,college students, & military; $3.50 children).

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A Halluva Auction & $10,000 RaffleA Halluva Auction is the one auction this year you don'twant to miss! Vacation packages, fine art, one-of-a-kindexperiences and an autographed guitar by Luke Bryan.Did we mention a raffle with a chance to win $10,000? All

to support vital downtown institutions: The Cherry Blossom Festival, TheGeorgia Sports Hall of Fame and NewTown Macon. Raffle tickets are$100 and only 400 will be sold! Purchase your raffle tickets by calling478-722-9909 x 107 or stop by NewTown Macon at 479 Cherry Street in Downtown Macon! Auction will take place at 7pm in downtown’s his-toric Terminal Station. Admission $5.

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5.2012TH ANNUAL SPRING FINE ARTSHOW Presented by Fine Arts Society ofMiddle Georgia. Meet some of middleGeorgia's finest artists, view their artworkand cast a ballot for your favorite in thePeople's Choice Award. There will berefreshments, music, award presentationsand artwork for sale. This event is free andopen to the public. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.478-929-2263. Eagle Springs Clubhouse, 102 EaglePkwy., Centerville

Just one of the many auction itemsinclude this Native Redfish 12 Angler kayak fromGeorgia Kayak.

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BOOKS - THE WALKING DEAD, AVALON COMICSI never bought a comic book in my life growing up. Nothing against them, Ijust never read them. And I didn’t know anyone who did either. So when Iran into Nathan Hicks here in Macon, he instantly became the biggest comicbook nerd I’d ever met. He gave me a couple of graphic novels, TheWatchmen, and Blankets to start with. Then he started sending me a fewseries in the mail, some of which were not kid-friendly at all. So now I have todeal with looking like a redneck and being a comic book nerd at heart. I dostill depend on Nate to keep me awash in good stuff, though I did just take atrip to my homeboy Vance’s shop Avalon Comics on Ingleside and pickedup Book 1 and 2 of the Walking Dead. Both were great reads, and they aretotally different from the AMC television version. And when I was done I gave them to my nephewwho is nurturing a zombie fetish. He thought I was the coolest thing since slime.

TV - DUCK DYNASTYI’m a redneck at heart. Growing up inVienna just makes sure of that. So when Isaw the previews for the new reality showDuck Dynasty, I knew that I would becomehooked, and I have. The show is aboutthe Robertson Family, a group of swamprats with long beards, long hair, and mil-lions of dollars. Old man Robertson cameup with a revolutionary duck call, the DuckCommander, and his son Willie turned itinto a booming multi-million dollar business. That doesn’t mean thatthey ever come out of the woods though, and while the show is oneof those mega-staged reality jobs, it makes me laugh. There ongoing battle with beavers is worth the price of cable on its own.

FOOD - PHILLY CHEESESTEAK ATBILLY’S CLUBHOUSEThe Philly Cheese Steak at Billy’s Clubhouse onForest Hill Road is quite possibly the best I’vehad in Macon. I love the combo of red andgreen peppers and they aren’t slack with thecheese, which may not be good for your heart,but it feels like it is. For a bar-bar, this place hasincredibly good bar food at a great value. Theman behind the grill is Mr. Durward Ware, andhe’s created such menu favorites as Vic’s Sirlointhat gets rave reviews (and just under ten

bucks!), and Tim’s B.E.L.T, a grilled bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich heldtogether with a fried egg. Delicious! Billy’s also offers a Homecooked Special, offthe menu, that offers a new meat and three every day. They are open for lunchand dinner.

11th Hour publisher Brad Evans, among other“local celebrities” were guest bartenders atCheers on Northside for Middle Georgia CARES,and their effort to raise money for Bibb County’snew animal shelter. Evans was able to raise themost money in his tip jar, and combined, thebeer slinging philanthropists raised over $1600.

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This weekend Macon Little Theatreopens the southern comedy “TheDixie Swim Club,” which runs

May 18 – 27. I have had the pleasureand privilege of working with a cast offive remarkable women: Anna Deignan,JJ Hobbs, Amy Lines, Regina Register,and Jessica Walden. This “dream team”shared thoughts on the experience of theshow.

JESSICA: I have no idea what struckthe notion to get into theatre! A coupleof years ago, I portrayed one of the"spirits" from Spirits of October inRiverside Cemetery. That definitelystirred something inside of me. I oncehad a painfully shy personality, so I sawthis as a way to challenge that formerself. I really thought the audition alonewith take care of that, but when I did thereading, I got excited about the play.This was a new creative outlet for me -as well as a new form of communityvolunteerism that I did not know enoughabout. So I was grateful to be cast. And Icouldn't ask for a better cast to workalongside and show me the ropes.

JJ: Community Theatre andProfessional Theatre are not terrificallydifferent at the core. Both venues arefilled with passionate, creative talentedpeople striving toward the common goalof artistic expression for themselves andquality entertainment for the audience.The main difference, I think, is the timeschedule. With most professional com-panies, the rehearsals run 8-12 hours aday for 2 or 3 weeks because it is thefull-time job of the cast and crew. Withcommunity theatre, everyone has a "dayjob" and families and lives to which theyhave to attend. You do not have the lux-ury of daylong rehearsals, so therehearsal process is longer and in many

ways much more difficult. The fact thatan untrained person can get on stage anddo what they do in community theatre isstaggering to me.

AMY: The reasons I continue to maketime to act in community theatre are thesame reasons I was first drawn to do it.Gail Godwin puts it best in her book,The Finishing School, when one of hercharacters cautions against jellification:we must be constantly stretching andpushing past our strongholds, redefiningourselves and leaving behind the propsthat have come to define us. I don't wantto just congeal into a very nice self - Iwant to be fluid. I want to stir things upand be stirred up.

ANNA: I have always found it easy toexpress myself through music in musi-cals. Something about connecting notesconveys a level of emotion that is diffi-cult to surmise with simple words. Ihave found that character building instraight (non-musical) plays requires acompletely different thought processthan when working in a musical. Thecharacter's internal struggles cannot beexpressed in song as in musical theatre.So, in order to maintain a strong connec-tion with an audience, it is necessary forME to make a strong enough connectionto my character so that inner conflictsshine through.

JESSICA: What has surprised me mostabout the rehearsal process is how it alljust comes together. It seemed to over-whelming and daunting at first, but themore we have been on stage together,the more the Dixie Swim Club has cometo life -- and become a part of my life!It's definitely a lot of hours and a lot ofwork - on and off the stage. But I knowwhen we are done with our run, I am

truly going to miss the friendships,camaraderie and good ol' girl talk we'vehad while working our fannies off forlocal entertainment.

REGINA: Dedicating my time to a playwas a huge concern while trying to raisea 3-year-old and juggling a career. I soldthe idea to myself by saying it would begood for Skyler to see that I have a life!Although the time away from her hasn'tbeen easy, I've enjoyed teaching herabout the theater, and she is excited thatMomma is 'playing' someone else!

AMY: My teenage community theatreexperiences in Macon built lifetimemeaty friendships with kindred creativeand encouraging spirits who to this dayinfluence my personal improvement andgrowth. Those opportunities instructedme on the value of teamwork, risk-tak-ing, transparency and tolerance.

JJ: The sensation of knowing that youcreated art, in it's most immediate form,for the pleasure of so many people, isfulfilling on a level that most cannotfully comprehend. The rush of hearingapplause for something you did is likenothing else in the world.

The Dixie Swim ClubMacon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Rd.When: May 18 – 27; performancesWednesday – Saturday at 8 p.m.,Sunday at 2:30 p.m.Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors,$10 for students (23 & under with validID) Call: 478-471-PLAY; box office openMonday – Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE CAST OF“THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB” edited by DIRECTOR CINDY HILL

MEET THECHARACTERS Jessica Walden on “Lexie”:

She is used to getting her way, especiallywith her gentlemen friends. She is defi-nitely self-absorbed, but she is so openand honest about it that you can't help

but find it endearing. Underneath themake-up, big hair and cosmetic surgery is

a heart of gold. Her friendship with herfour college friends is more important than

any of her multiple divorce settlements.

Anna Deignan on “Sheree”: Sheree is a loveable obsessive. Control is

her middle name and she is not happyunless everything syncs perfectly with her

plan in life. She applies this 'mantra' toherself, her children and her friends.

However, scrape beneath her surface andone quickly realizes that things are not as

perfect and organized as they seem.

JJ Hobbs on “Dinah”: Dinah is the loyalty of Truvy Jones (SteelMagnolias) coupled with the cynicism ofDorothy Zbornak (The Golden Girls), and

she has an affinity for the occasionalcocktail in the tradition of Vivi Abbott

Walker (Divine Secrets of the Ya-YaSisterhood). She is your "least sentimentalfriend", but the one you want by your side

in a crisis. She is the rock, the mirrorthrough which those around her see

themselves. As a high-powered Atlantaattorney, she is sharp and driven and

tightly bound, so she looks forward to herbeach weekend with her former team-

mates to relax, detach from the "realworld" and reconnect with these women

with whom she has a shared history.

Regina Register on “Vernadette”:Vern is a redneck. Her life is harder than itshould be because she juggles everyoneelse's drama. She is good hearted, loves

to laugh, and she is very genuine. Whatyou see is what you get!

Amy Lines on “Jeri Neal”:She is a former nun and single mom who

believes that life is a Broadway musical thatalways ends with a “happily ever after.”

Bright lights, big hair and big laughs! The cast; JJ Hobbs, Amy Lines, Anna Deignan, Jessica Walden, Regina MorganPHOTO JR CARTER FOR CHEROKEE ROSE DESIGNS

FAVORITE MOMENT IN THE SHOW:When Jeri Neal goes into labor, AmyLines is just so convincing with hercharacter's contractions and each ofour reactions to the situation is sohonest and panicked that it makes itvery real and gets my heart pumping.Lexie starts looking for the Valium, andI don't blame her!

FAVORITE MOMENT IN THE SHOW:The last few moments in the show wesee friendships evolve around a loss,and it's a beautiful thing to watch.

FAVORITE MOMENT IN THE SHOW:Watching Sheree's reaction to the sud-den onset of a hot flash during whichshe says the funniest line in the play toLexie: “I asked if that was a mustacheor just the way the light was hitting herupper lip.”

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French press. Coffee everyday. It's thefirst thing I think of in the morning. Thefirst bit of relief from the aches I feel whenI put my feet down. It will always be nec-essary.

Eggs. Eggs are everyday too. I'll takethem any way I can but I usually I'llscramble up 1 whole egg and 5 whites.

Vibram 5 Finger Shoes Many peoplesnub their noses at the idea of theseshoes but for me, they work. I use them alot for not only outdoor running and suchbut when I hit the weights as well.

Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne stoneware collection.My mother started collecting piecesbefore I was born. As a little girl I wouldget so excited when she'd pull out thestoneware for special occasions and get-togethers. To my surprise, she gave thecollection to me years ago and since I'veadded several more pieces bringing meup to over 200 pieces of stoneware! Thiscollection means so much to me and Ifeel I make my mama proud by protectingit and keeping it going. We find pieces bydigging in second hand stores andantique shops.

Vintage Juicer I have a few of theseantique juicers. They mean a lot to me asthey are daily reminders of my family'sroots as orange growers in South Florida. This juicer in the photo is early 1900's

and was my Palpal's (grandaddy's). It stillworks just fine.

Captain Morgan's spiced rum.I've danced with all kinds of liquorsincluding the J-boys' stuff but I alwayscome back to the Captain. It was the firstbit of liquor I tasted when I was about 12or so. I was off the coast of Big Pine Keyand my daddy felt as though everyonewas 21 out there. These days you'll catchme with it straight in a rocks glass or withginger-ale.

Pocket knives. I have one on me mostall the time. This is a family thing, havingpocket knives. That's usually the gift wegive each other at all holidays and some-times when we're all broke, we'll trade.My knives are dear to me and I have aknife for most occasions. Out of the few Iput out for this photo, two are myPalpal's. One he carried in his dressbritches and one he carried to work andused daily to cut his citrus.

Vintage Soul Perfume This is the onlyscent I've used for the last 7 years. It's myfavorite. Vic's favorite too. When I getdolled up, this puts the icing on the cakefor me!

My Mother's SpursThese spurs have seen their share ofjackpot barrel shows. She's retired fromher rodeo days but I cherish the miles sheput on these spurs riding horses. Theyremind me of what I've learned from heras a result.

My Stubben saddle.A gift from my father years ago. I havemany saddles but this is my finest. I soldoff my tree-less sports saddle whichwould have trumped this one. I'm skilledin both english and western styles of rid-ing with 18 years of experience. ThisEnglish saddle is very special and Ilearned a lot in it's seat. Though I'mhorse-less these days which is difficult, I'llride again someday and this saddle willbe a part of that.

My apron. It's a little worn but it servesme well in the kitchen as I am constantlybaking and cooking. I've baked hundredsof loaves of bread in this apron. I cook orprepare every meal I consume 6 days outof the week so, this apron is good to me!

My Martin DR, Fender Strat and Tele. I bought my Martin with money I savedup working for Staples when I was a

teenager. I put her on layaway and wouldvisit her weekly at a music store inWaycross, Ga. It was a special day tobring my first "big girl" guitar home! I'veused my Martin on every recording I'veever done. Written every song on her too.Both my Strat and my Tele were stolenfrom me on two different occasions. MyStrat was missing for a few years and myTele went missing for 8 months. Bothobviously returned to me in perfect condi-tion. My guitars picked me I suppose.

My favorite chair. It's an old banquet,funeral rental chair. It folds up nicely and Itote it to all my acoustic shows as well asdown to the market each Wednesdaywhere I sell my bread. It's my chair. It fitsgood and has no arms which is perfect forguitar pickin'. Stay outta my damn chair.

My python boots. Do I have to explainwhy I likem so much? They've been a lotplaces. From the stage to the dancefloors, parking lots, dark alleys,andchurch halls. My snakes have put onsome miles.

Dogs. Junie, Zoe, Minnie and Skillet.A few Jack Russells and a bulldog (Zoe)who claims she's kin to the Russellbreed. These kids are well... my kids. I'llcut you and put my snakes right up yourass if you mess with my dogs.

PHOTO MEAGAN EVANS

JUNE BUG

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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

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 $ 543Cherry Street, 746-8658

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THE CITY SCENE

It seems like every time we turn on thenews, read the paper or hit refresh on ourcomputer, another incident has happened

in one of our schools. From the violencereported at Northeast High School in Januaryup to the weapons being found in the parkinglot of Rutland High just last week the prob-lems continue to grow. But violence on ourschool campuses is nothing new.

Friday morning April 22, 1983 was likeany other morning to Bibb County CampusPolice Officer Euel “Bubba” Smith as hepatrolled the grounds at Central High School.Smith, a former Macon City Police Officer,had been on the Campus Police force forabout two years when he saw a suspiciousman wandering the Central grounds.

According to an article written in the MaconTelegraph, the suspicious man was 23 year oldJames Lee Patterson, “a Hillcrest Avenue resi-dent with a history of drug abuse and mentalillness.” By all accounts Patterson didn’t showany of these characteristics as Officer Smithasked him why he was on campus , even get-ting “peaceably” into Smith’s patrol car.

Officer Euel Smith:Macon's Forgotten Hero

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BILL KNOWLESActive member of theBibb Republican Party

Officer Euel

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There is no question that the safety in the Bibb County Public SchoolSystem is first and foremost on the minds of parents, students andthe administration of the system as there will be two different publicforums discussing violence in the schools as well as a new specialTask Force created to look at what can be done about the disciplineproblem that has been growing exponetially every day.

Suddenly, Patterson changed grabbingSmith’s .357 Magnum and shooting him withhis own gun. Officer Smith made it to thehospital but died soon after becoming the firstCampus Police Officer in the United Stateswho was killed in the line of duty. Let that sinkin people….There had been no Officer beforeEuel Smith who paid the ultimate price forprotecting our students. Patterson was arrest-ed at the scene, charged with Smith’s murderand eventually convicted.

Very few people remember OfficerSmith and the tragedy that took his lifealmost 30 years ago outside of the men whoserved with him that are still on the CampusPolice, his friends and of course his family.About the only places you can see his name isone of far too many forgotten souls that areinscribed on a wall for fallen police officerswho have died in the line of duty at theTraining Center in Forsyth and on a paintedmural in the Campus Police building . Hisname certainly isn’t a household name andhis story is barely mentioned on the internet.As a matter of fact the only references I could

find are an online copy of the 1983 SouthwestHigh School yearbook and a memorial pagefor him on The Officer Down Memorial Pageat http://www.odmp.org/officer/12413-police-officer-euel-thomas-smith . I hope thatwe can change that.

It is my hopes that the Bibb CountyCampus Police building be renamed the“Euel Smith Campus Police Building”.Further, there should be a plaque in thebuilding honoring Officer Smith as thenation’s first fallen Campus Police officerwho gave his life protecting the students ofBibb County in order that this brave and hon-orable man’s memory lives on forever andnot forgotten.

Officer H. R. Beck who served withSmith on the Macon Police Department,told The Telegraph in 1983 about OfficerSmith that, “If you were sad, you could lookat him and he’d try to make you laugh. Healways wanted to help people and didn’texpect anything in return.” Our communityowes it to his family and his memory. I hopeyou agree.

Bibb County’s July 31 ballot The following will be on all Bibb County ballots:• Referendum on consolidating Macon, Bibb County and Payne Citygovernments

• Referendum on adding a 10-year, 1 percent sales tax district inBibb and 10 adjacent Middle Georgia counties to fund transporta-tion projects• District Attorney of the Macon Judicial Circuit, Justice,Supreme Court of Georgia, Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia,Judge, Probate CourtClerk of Superior Court, Bibb County Sheriff, Bibb County Tax

Commissioner, Bibb County Coroner, Solicitor-General of Bibb,Bibb County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Ocmulgee River

Soil and Water Conservation District SupervisorThe following will be on ballots in parts of Bibb County:U.S. Representative, 2nd and 8th districtsState Senator, 18th, 25th and 26th districtsState Representative, districts 140-144Bibb County Board of Commissioners, districts 1-4Bibb County Board of Education, districts 1-6

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Linwood Cemetery was establishedas a private African-AmericanCemetery in 1894 at the corners of

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Prior to his assignment in Vietnam,Sergeant Davis served our country as aMarine Security Guard at the AmericanEmbassy in London, England. Though histour of duty was near its end, he volun-teered for combat duty in Southeast Asiawhere several of his friends were thenserving. He was assigned to the 1st

Battalion, 5th Marines there who were inthe midst of fighting Viet Cong guerillasand major components of the North

Vietnamese Army in and around the dan-gerous and bloody Que Son Valley.

In September, 1967, Sergeant Davisand his fellow Marines found themselvesin Operation SWIFT, a deadly combatoperation that resulted in the largest num-ber of American casualties suffered by thisbattalion during the entire war. In themidst of a raging firefight there, Davis’Bravo Company found itself outnumberedand completely surrounded. When anenemy hand grenade was tossed into theMarines’ position, Sgt. Davis threw him-self upon the grenade without hesitation,saving many lives at the price of his own.

Although he was qualified for burialin Arlington National Cemetery with fullmilitary honors, Sgt. Davis’ family electedto inter him in Linwood Cemetery righthere in Macon. And for his “conspicuousgallantry and intrepidity at the risk of hislife above and beyond the call of duty whileengaged in an action against an enemy ofthe United States,” the government posthu-mously awarded him the Medal of Honor,its highest military decoration.

Just a few years ago, Marine RandyLeedom, one of those whom SergeantDavis saved by this heroic act, visitedLinwood Cemetery to pay honor to him,and he was disturbed by the overgrowthand disrepair of the cemetery in general,and by the state of the Davis family plotthere in particular. So Leedom contactedthe 1/5 Vietnam Veterans Unit Chapter ofthe 1st Marine Division Association that,subsequently, has helped with the general

cleanup of the Davis gravesite, and is nowadvocating the elimination of the weath-ered plywood sign and the erection of apermanent granite memorial monumentfor Sergeant Davis in its stead.

The 1/5 Vietnam Veterans UnitChapter of the 1st Marine DivisionAssociation is currently in the midst ofdeveloping and documenting a detailedplan and budget for this project, andlaunching a fundraising effort to reach itsgoal of raising the $75,000 it projects asthe cost. In partnership with our localMacon Cemetery PreservationCorporation, the group plans to organizeand manage professional and volunteerlabor to accomplish all of its tasks, andwill commission and oversee the creation,installation and dedication of the memori-al monument proposed. It further hopes toinitiate, fund and administer a Sgt. M.Rodney Davis Memorial ScholarshipProgram that will benefit graduatingMacon high school seniors.

In addition to this national heroic sta-tus, Sgt. Rodney M. Davis is a real Maconhero whose gallantry ought to be consis-tently recounted and whose memory oughtto be enshrined in perpetuity in a monu-ment such as this. I would thereforeencourage all 11th Hour readers and thecitizenry of Middle Georgia to contact me,or the 1/5 Vietnam Veterans at P.O. Box1117, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, for furtherinformation on how best to enable thismemorial project to find fruition.

Honoring a Macon HeroAs you travel south on I-75 through Macon, look to your right just beforethe Hardeman Avenue exit (#164) and you will see a plywood sign paintedin the scarlet and gold colors of the United States Marine Corps honoringSergeant Rodney M. Davis who is buried behind it at the top of that hill inLinwood Cemetery.

LARRY SCHLESINGERPresident Pro Tem -Macon City Council

I encourage 11th Hour readers andthe citizenry of Middle Georgia to

help fund ($75,000 project) a Sgt. M.Rodney Davis Memorial Monument

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I'm eager to say that this weekend I'll be attending the first wedding I've been invit-ed to since I moved to Macon in 1999. My good friend Manuel Zavala and his wifeMary Beth Cooper will be tying the knot somewhere in the North Georgia mountains

and I guess they like me enough to ask me to tag along for the festivities. Unfortunately,I haven't known either of them long enough to have any embarrassing stories to tell butI'm sure it will be a great time. I know this isn't the most appropriate way to address thembut I want to extend nothing but the best to the both of them and their families.

This past Monday, I had the pleasure of hosting a band from Asheville, NorthCarolina called River Whyless for a semi-private house show at a friend's home in theCorridor. If you've been out and about to shows in the past year you may have seenthem at the Hummingbird in March with Little Tybee for the Bragg Jam 2012 line upannouncement show or last year at the Rookery, again with Little Tybee and AmyGodwin. The band sincerely evokes the lonesome adventurism of Appalachia and putson one of the best sets I've seen or heard in a long time.

Conveniently, they'll be returning to Macon in July for the Bragg Jam 2012Concert Crawl! Scheduled for Saturday, July 28th, this year's edition of the crawlfeatures 48 bands on 12 stages around the city with co-headlining appearances from DJMuggs (Cypress Hill), Bloodkin, Right Away, Great Captain! (Manchester Orchestra),Dead Confederate and so many more. Without a doubt, this is going to be the all aroundbest year of Bragg Jam so far. Since 1999, the festival organization has donated over$125,000 to local charities and community revitalization and has proven itself to beone of the most entertaining events in the area.

The Dixie Swim Club, a Southern-comedy, opens at Macon Little Theatre onFriday and features the talents of the wonderful JJ Hobbs, Jessica Walden and their tal-ented friends. I haven't been to live theatre in probably two years so I'm hoping to makeone of the nights when I get back from the wedding. The play runs from May 18th toMay 27th and all info can be found at maconlittletheatre.com. JJ featured her talents atthe Cherry Blossom Festival's "Broadway in Bloom" event this year and thoroughlyimpressed a near packed house at the Armory Ballroom.

If you're feeling adventurous this weekend, why not head up to Atlanta to the"Party in the Park" featuring The Flaming Lips, Young The Giant, AWOLNA-TION, Dawes and Ponderosa at Centennial Olympic Park. For only $25.00, you cansee four of the most talented and buzz-worthy bands in the country and finale set byWayne Coyne and his psychedelic crew. If you haven't seen The Flaming Lips before,you're missing out an a 2+ hour set of incredible original tracks, along with a completeDark Side of the Moon set that would make Roger Waters proud.

Speaking of psychedelic crews, you should see the new commercial for RoastedCafe & Lounge. The minute and a half long commercial features a host of Downtownresidents in an Alice in Wonderland-themed, dubstep-backed down the rabbit holeadventure. Possibly one of the oddest commercials I've ever seen but it will definitelyget your attention, though I can't say it makes me want to have lunch there but ratherstay there until the early hours of the morning.

The following week brings a three-peat of shows at the Hummingbird; ZachMichaud & The Washington Boys bring their somewhat comical old-time sound onWednesday the 23rd, Lingo heads down from Athens on Thursday the 24th, and theweekend is kicked off by Moon Taxi, a Nashville-based jam-rock group, who has beenmaking headlines around the country with performances at The Hangout Festival,

Amberland Festival and later this year atLollapalooza. And they'll be at theHummingbird for $5.00 on the 25th.Savannah's own General Oglethorpe & ThePanhandlers will be starting the night offaround 10:00pm. That same Friday you cansee The Vineyard Band at Roasted or wishAlec Stanley and Laura Thigpen farewell asthey prepare to move out to Seattle. I think Ican speak for just about everyone around thetown that knew them when I say they will bemissed. Alec has been a huge help in promot-ing and supporting the music scene in Maconand I hope he'll make us proud out there. Ifyou want to break a sweat, head back toRoasted later that night for a unique all-vinylshowcase with Dark Shadow and Old Flame.There's no lack of live music in Macon, that'sa certainty.

I do my absolute best to stay away fromself-promotion but every now and then, Ithink it's necessary. TheBlueIndian.com hasjust released the 4th volume of our compila-tion series and I want you to have it. So, ifyou head to theblueindian.bandcamp.com,you can download the compilation and theprevious three for FREE. The current volumefeatures 15+ tracks from bands that you mayhave seen around town in the past six months,or artists that we're working to bring toMacon. There are still plenty of things thatwe're hoping to do to continue to spotlight ourlocal and regional music community, butthank you all for your continued support.We're pleased to say that on May 30th we'rebringing the fine gentlemen of FrontierRuckus back to Macon for a show withTrendlenberg and WoolFolk (both locals!). Ifyou follow the site, then you probably knowhow much we love these five guys fromMichigan. Whether it's their songs featuring asinging saw or their folk-themed Zelda tune,they've made a lasting impression on the city.The show takes place at The 567 Center andis all yours for just $8.00.

There's plenty more going on in the nextfew weeks as well and before long Summerwill be officially here. On June 1st, the CoxCapitol Theatre will be hosting a benefitconcert to help out local musician NickMalloy. Nick, who has been an active musi-cian all around town for years, was injured ina car accident recently and his medical billshave started to add up significantly. The con-cert features friends Shane Bridges, BackCity Woods and Deepwell, along with a rafflewith items including signed guitars fromDierks Bentley and Jason Aldean, as well asplenty of other things for you to get yourhands on. The following weekend marks oneof the most important fundraising events inour city, the "Halluva Auction". The auctionis put on as a collaborative effort by theCherry Blossom Festival, the Georgia SportsHall of Fame and NewTown Macon to raisefunds for their respective operating budgetsand community events. I've been working,along with members of all the organizations,to obtain items for the auction and I can tellyou there's some awesome items for you topurchase. Plus, if you buy a $100 VIP raffleticket, you've got a 1 in 400 chance of win-ning $10,000 cash. Items range from uniquevacations to gift card packages to VIP eventsaround the state plus tons more. For moreinformation, visit halluvaauction.com.

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WHAT’S GOING ON?A glimpse at what Macon’s nightlife has to offerover the next two weeks - by Sean Pritchard

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$3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts,$13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets$3 Bloody MarysWild Wing Cafe

Lady’s Hour 7:30-8:30pm. Galsenjoy $1 Wells/DomesticsBJ’s Billiards

12:30-5: Bloody Mary BuffetLocos

FRI 5/18Midnight in Macon 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Summer Luau w/VicBilly’s Clubhouse

Dallas RodgersCJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

PlethraThe Dawghouse

Big C & the RingersThe Hummingbird

Drunk DrawerLocos Grill & Pub

Soulshine, 8pMellow Mushroom

Neal LucasThe Opening Act, free 7pm

Marty Evans BandWild Wing Cafe

SAT 5/19Alter EgoAPs Hidden Hideaway

Chris BartlettCJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

Breast Cancer Benefit B Keith Williams, Ron Harrell,Rocky Creek Band20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Country Showcase withBig Mike,Vic,Abby & RichBilly’s Clubhouse

John Stanley DuoLoco’s Grill & Pub

Eddie StoneHud’s Clubhouse

Homeless HillThe Hummingbird

Bone DogThe Opening Act, $5 7pm

DangerzoneWild Wing Cafe

SUN 5/20Big Mike & Booty PapasAPs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm

Louise WarrenCJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

Live MusicHud’s Clubhouse, 2-6pm

Dixieland Gentlemen Jazz Band - BrunchThe Rookery

WED 5/23Open Mic Night Backporch Lounge

Zach Michaud & TheWashington BoysThe Hummingbird

Matt PippenWild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

THUR 5/24LingoThe Hummingbird

Mama THud’s Clubhouse

B Keith WilliamsLocos Grill & Pub

Josh CarsonWild Wing Cafe

FRI 5/25B Keith Williams20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Matt MoncriefCJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

Aaron Irons Billy’s Clubhouse

Moon TaxiThe Hummingbird

Freelance Ruckus, 9pMellow Mushroom

The Vineyard 8-10pAll Vinyl Showcase 10-ClRoasted Cafe & Lounge

Lefty CollinsThe Opening Act, free 7pm

Matt Pippen & WesRobinson Wild Wing Cafe

SAT 5/26Papa BearAPs Hidden Hideaway

Chris BartlettCJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

Fresh HeatHud’s Clubhouse

PlethraThe Hummingbird

EG KightThe Opening Act, $5- 7pm

Mag Tard & Banditos Roasted Cafe & Lounge

GunshyWild Wing Cafe

SUN 5/27Big Mike & Booty PapasAPs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm

Carrie MurdockCJ’s Sports Bar & GrillLive MusicHud’s Clubhouse, 2-6pm

Jazz Band - BrunchThe Rookery

WED 5/30Open Mic Night Backporch Lounge

Frontier Ruckus567 Center

Big Mike & Booty PapasThe Hummingbird

Matt PippenWild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

THUR 5/31UnmentionablesThe Hummingbird

Chapter 13Hud’s Clubhouse

B Keith WilliamsLocos Grill & Pub

Big Mike & Booty PapasWild Wing Cafe

FRI 6/1Big Daddy & Co. 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Nick Malloy Benefit withShane Bridges & Back City WoodsCox Capitol Theatre

Josh GraffThe Hummingbird

Neal LucasThe Opening Act, free 7pm

Marty Evans BandWild Wing Cafe

SAT 6/2

Fresh HeatAPs Hidden Hideaway

Chris BartlettCJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

Yesterdaze RockHud’s Clubhouse

2 Finger JesterThe Hummingbird

Bone DogThe Opening Act, $5 7pm

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FRIDAY, MAY 18Plethra @ The DawghouseDeclaring themselves a kick-ass metalband, and adamently stating, “We are NOTa cover band!” These Macon boys will rockyour favorites and some originals.

Dallas Rodgers @ CJ’sDallas Rodgers is an aspiring country musicartist who hopes to make his dream cometrue. Since starting his professional musiccareer in 2010, Rodgers was soon invitedto open for country singer Lee Brice inNicholls GA. That performance led to otheropportunities with national artist such asTravis Tritt, Jerrod Niemann, Jeff Bates andmany more. Writing songs just about any-body can identify with, his shows havebeen getting bigger and bigger throughoutthe Southeast. He plans to move toNashville Tennessee in the near future tomake his dream come true.

Soulshine @ Mellow MushroomMacon’s Allman Brothers Tribute Band willplay a place they will feel and sound rightat home, at the Mellow! No cover charge.

Summer Kick-off Luau BenefittingCountry Girls Can CERvive @Billy’s ClubhouseFree event, 21 and up. Enjoy JimmyBuffet music all night long, beach drinks,and Caribbean food starting at 6pm. Ifyour a trivia buff, try your hand at BeachTrivia with Woody from 8pm - 10pm andbuy $1 raffle tickets. Come out, enjoy amargarita with friends, kick some butt intrivia, eat some good food and support aworthy cause by purchasing a raffle ticket.

SATURDAY, MAY 19Homeless Hill @ The HummingbirdFormed in the summer of 2009, Maconband Homeless Hill has caught the atten-tion of live audiences with their hook driv-en originals and tasteful mix of covers.They have taken the Georgia music sceneand made it their own, headlining severallocal music festivals and touring relent-lessly. With a common goal of recording afull length album, Danny Savage, AdamCrump and front man Darin Curtis collab-orated to create "Set It On Fire". Now,with a second CD release coming up inJune, it’s time to check these boys out.

FRIDAY, MAY 25Free Lance Ruckus @ MellowMushroom A self-proclaimed savior ofreal music, Lance Ruckus from Haddock,GA has enjoyed musical success aroundthe middle GA area with his rock/reggaesounds. His mantra, “Save the Music” canonly flourish if you join the fight and sup-port local music. Free Lance Ruckus!

Moon Taxi @ The Hummingbird Evoking the musical revolution of the six-ties and seventies, Nashville-based Moon

Taxi ignites their eclectic sound withunique melodies and energetic shows.The band has already formed a loyal fanbase across the Southeast, playingHangout Music Fest and Bonarroo.

SATURDAY, MAY 26EG Kight @ The Opening ActDowntown’s only listening room presentsGeorgia’s songbird EG Kight for an earlyperformance from 7-9pm. Admission just$5. Drinks sold on-site.

THURSDAY, MAY 31Chapter 13 @ Hud’s ClubhouseJust five dudes from Lizella, Dublin,Byron, Gordon and Warner Robins doingwhat they love to do. Rock and roll withsome kick-ass attitude.

Big Mike @ Wild Wing CafeIf you don’t know who Big Mike is bynow, well we hope you don’t consideryourself a Maconite. They’ve been draw-ing crowds in Macon since some of uswere in Short Britches. They play a vari-ety of covers and rocking/blues originalsthat will make it real hard for you to leavethe dance floor.

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DANCE PARTY / DJ Macon’s newest dance club, Elementopen Wed-Sat!

DJ Dance Party every Thursday night,Backporch Lounge

KARAOKETuesdays at 9pm, and Wed,Thurs,Sat & Sun, 8p, 20’s Pub

Monday nights 8pm at Billy’s

Friday nights at Hud’s Clubhouse

Thursdays 10pm, CJ’s Sports Bar

Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 8pm-until at AP’s HiddenHideaway

Friday nights at The Dawghouse

Every Friday & Saturday,Friends Bar & Grill, Macon

Sundays with Brad, 9pmThe Backporch Lounge

PUBINGOEvery Tuesday night, come play withfriends, great prizes! 7-9pm 20’s Pub

Tuesdays 7pm Billy’s Clubhouse

Wednesdays 7pm Hud’s Clubhouse

Thursdays, Stone-Baked Bingo 7:30pmMellow Mushroom

TRIVIANOW TUESDAYS: Hardest Trivia inMacon 7-9pm at BJs Billiards

Tuesdays, CJ’s Sports Bar

All-Star Trivia every Monday 7-9pm,20’s Pub

Wednesdays at Roasted Cafe

Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) withOutspoken Entertainment., WildWing Cafe

Trivia every Monday night with Woodyat the Backporch Lounge

Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Billy’s Clubhouse

Trivia with T-Bag at Loco’s everyWednesday, 8:30pm!

Every Wednesday at The Rookery,compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm

Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.

Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock

POKERNightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar

Nightly Poker 8p, BJ Billiards

Sunday 7p, Billy’s Clubhouse

Tues,Wed and Thur:Texas Hold ‘Em7pm at AP’s Hidden Hideaway

For seven years, TheHummingbird Stage andTaproom has brought inbands like Col. BruceHampton, The Whigs, Lucero,Billy Joe Shaver, UnknownHinson, Chris Knight, Drivin NCryin, Blackberry Smoke,Gov’t Mule, Meiko, SoniaLeigh, Drive byTruckers,James Mcmurtry, Back CityWoods, Robert Lee Coleman,

Brad Downs & The Poor Bastard Souls, MagTard, ModernSkirts, Glossary, and many more. Come celebrate The ‘Bird’sSeven Year Anniversary with music and fun. And by fun, wemean the Roast of Vic Stanley.

Vic Stanley. Love him or hate him, you can not ignore orforget him. On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, for the SeventhAnniversary Celebration, the Hummingbird Stage andTaproom is having a friend studded line-up to give Vic

Stanley his send-up. Your host will be the 11th Hour’s BradEvans. Roasters include, among others, Evans, Chris Horne,and Rich King. Dinner will be provided by the amazingSaralyn Collins and Good To Go Catering. The events for thenight starts at 8pm. Following the Roast, stay for the greatlive music you’ve come to expect from the ‘Bird.

The Hummingbird is looking for the next generation ofmusicians to contribute to the next seven years (andbeyond) of live music. The ‘Bird is adding more days ofmusic, from Open Mic on Tuesdays to live bands playing onWednesday nights after Happy Hour Trivia and Thursdaynights. Is your band ready to join the list of nationally andinternationally known bands who have helped make TheHummingbird Stage and Taproom the top destination formusic in Middle Georgia?

The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, nestled in theheart of Macon, GA's downtown business district has beenthe destination for live music and entertainment in MiddleGeorgia since 2005. Find upcoming shows at www.hum-mingbirdmacon.com

Tuesday, June 5th - The Hummingbird Celebrates 7 Years ofLive Music, Roasts co-owner Vic Stanley

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CLASSIFIEDS $20 FOR TWO WEEKS!Email Meg@11thHourOnline.com

FOR RENTApartments for Rent Multipleapartments for rent in downtown Maconfrom $450/month to $2,000 month. Allvery nice. Call (478) 318-7680 to view.

SERVICESPet Sitting by Gena!In-home pet sitting provided sevendays/week 365 days/year. Excellent refer-ences available / very reasonable rates.Call 478.318.0169.

2008 SmartCar for two. Original owner.All service work has been done. Getsabout 45 MPG! Car has 32,000 miles.$11,000 BlueBook, but selling for $9,000(firm). Contact: bucbean@pipeline.com

Kitchen Help Needed at The Rookery,downtown Macon. Experience necessary.Download application at www.RookeryMacon.com

Servers wanted for fast pace restaurant,take home cash, must have reliable trans.& good driving record. Apply in person@ Locos between 2pm-5pm daily.

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In the months before their deaths, relatives say Mildred and Jewel Clevelandhad struggled living in the same house with Mildred's grown son, JasonHoward. Jobless and socially withdrawn, Howard was a disturbed man who

had been committed to a mental institution for schizophrenia following his arrestfor robbing a bank. Although his mother thought that Howard could be rehabil-itated and insisted that he live with them, relatives say her husband, Jewel, was-n't so sure. Police think that after killing and burying the Clevelands, JasonHoward continued to live in the house. He paid bills, cared for the family pets,and even took a trip to the family's vacation home. With the aid of cadaver dogs,Liberty County police found the bodies of Jewel and Mildred Clevelandwrapped in tarps and buried in a barn on June 15, 2004. An autopsy later con-firmed that both had been shot in the head and that Mildred had been beatenfirst. In his own words from a November 1994 note, Howard explained:

Let it be known that I, Jason M. Howard, can be extremely paranoid, therefore as a fugitive I willnot only be carrying firearms but explosives as well...I'm not dangerous until I am crossed or cornered,so stay away. Keep away and don't blame me for a dead tactical team. Only yourselves to blame.

For the next several years, Howard would live in the woods in Macon Georgia, in a camp he con-structed out of camouflage tarps and tents and everything else he could find. He was featured onAmerica’s Most Wanted during those years, though he would elude arrest until 2009, when Macon Policefound him breaking into a rental car. Some months later, a friend of the 11th Hour, and a cross countryrunner, came across Howard’s camp in the woods. In it three journals were found. What follows is apage of one of these journals, the first in a series of pages that look inside the head of a suspected killer.

IN MY HEADRipped from a journal of suspectedmurderer found hiding out in Macon

JASON HOWARDArrested 4/13/20094 Cts Felony Murder

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