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PlayMacon Pinetoppers

Opening Game June 19

At Museum of Arts & Sciences

MeetBig House Youth Jam

Program & Instructors

HearRollin’ in the Hay at Rivalrys

Backrow Baptists at The BirdJunior Astronomers at 567

Domino Effect at Locos

Macon native Kyle Collinsvying for his own tv show

Kickball RegistrationJuneteenth Festival

A Guide to

LIVING

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LOCALADRENALINELACEDACTIVITIES

Including Mixed MartialArts with Bubby Mitchell

Giant Bugs

Or not intentionally at least.Though when I was barely 21-years old I did leave it all

behind for an unknown that felt danger-ous, at least while I was leaving. I waslucky enough to have an older brotherout in California that had invited me outthere, to get a new start away from theshell I’d become. But we didn’t haveany money in my family and when I saywe didn’t have any money, I reallymean at that point we didn’t have ANY.So I worked for a few weeks until I’dmade 600 bucks which I thought wasenough to at least get me out there, andI took off.

About a week later I’m in El Paso,Texas, after spending a few days with anice lady in Austin and I unintentionallybecame friends with a dude namedAlfredo. El Paso was the only city I’dallowed myself a hotel room, justbecause it’s so damn hard to get acrossTexas, and Alfredo was next door. Wemet at a Harley Davidson dealershipacross the street, Barnett Motors. Weended up on the balcony drinking somebrandy and he eventually asked if I’dlike to ride to Mexico with him. I’dnever been to Mexico. I said “Sure.”

Juarez, Mexico, formerly known asEl Paso De Norte, is widely knowntoday as the most violent place in theworld outside any War Zone. Morethan 6000 people were murdered therelast year. I don’t know that it was quitethis violent back then, but I do knowthat when we crossed the border I knewI’d made a bad decision. It wasn’t untilthen that he told me he was there tobring back 250 pounds of marijuana.

Naturally, I freaked out. “Relax,”he told me “We’re not doing it tonight,I’m just scouting things out.”

I tried relax. That turned out to beanother pretty bad decision. We spentthe night in various bars, me on guardfrom the burly men with moustachesthat I assumed were full of worms.

They just stood there, squirming, hold-ing shiny things in their hands that Icould never really see. Alfredo wouldbe there, and then be gone. I had no ideathat during the times he was gone, hewas loading our trunk with all differentkinds of narcotics that he planned topush back over the border with me as co-pilot. Or maybe he would have jumpedout at the border and asked me to drive. Idon’t know. We never got that far.

Leaving Juarez, two plainclothesfederales pulled us over and yanked usboth out of the car. We were hand-cuffed, our pockets rifled through. Thelicense plate on Alfredo’s little Hondawas screwed off gently, and thrown intoa ditch. Alfredo, who’d been talking tothem in their native tongue came overand told me they’d found a bunch ofdrugs in the trunk. I don’t know how tocurse in Spanish. He kept yelling withthem and finally came back and asked ifI had $25 more dollars. I had a $50 billin my boot. He grabbed it and dashedback to the federales. They came andgave me back my license, unlocked thehandcuffs, and gave us back our plate.We jumped in the car without any ques-tions and took off. Alfredo stopped at alittle bodega on the side of the road andstarted to hop out. Already a little wiser,I grabbed him by his head and asked himwhere he thought he was going. The fed-erales pulled up next to us.

“I’ve got to get change for this$50” he said. “They only want $25.”

I got out and started walking, andeventually caught a ride back to theBridge of the Americas, where I walkedacross and hitch-hiked back to my hotel.It was almost sunrise by the time I gotthere, and Alfredo’s little car was alreadyin the space next to mine. I guessed thathe made it across the border, and sawthat the light was on in his room. Isilently went into my own room, grabbedmy stuff, and took off. I didn’t stop driv-ing until my car broke down.

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Columnist Rick Hutto is a member of Macon City Council elected City-wide. His book about a scan-dalous 1960 case in Macon,A Peculiar Tribe of People: Murder and Madness in the Heart of Georgia, will bereleased nationally by Lyons Press in October.

Columnist Bill Knowles is a lifelong Conservative who has lived in the Macon area for over 20 years.He got his first taste of the political process when at age 9 he proudly handed out buttons for then PresidentRichard Nixon and has been hooked ever since. Bill has held campaign positions for various local, state andnational candidates, including President Ronald Reagan, Steve Forbes, Senator Fred Thompson and mostrecently Senator John McCain. He is currently a member of the Bibb County Republican Party’s ExecutiveCommittee and the Georgia GOP’s State Committee. He and his wife Bridget have one son,Teddy.

Columnist DJ Dirt Dogg, co founder of the Black Card Party with Roger Riddle is back online witha new column about Urban Culture in Macon. His day job is as a DJ on one of Macon's oldest andmost relavant radio stations, 97.9 WIBB, where hip hop lives.

Jenny Murr is a freelance journalist and co-owner of Jem Publicity, a New Media publicity and writ-ing firm providing online marketing services, social networking, web and SEO content, publicity eventsand representation.A member of the Macon Writers Group, Jenny is eagerly anticipating the release ofher first children’s story, Son Glasses, which will be published in December.Visit her website atwww.jempublicityonline.com

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11th Hour’s Culture Calendar

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MeetThe Big House YouthJam: An educational

outreach programfor at-risk youth

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Macon native KyleCollins, competingfor his own show onthe Oprah Network

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LiveExclusive Bar & Music

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Local Views fromboth the right & the

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The Macon Pinetoppers begin their inaugural season on Saturday, June 19th at6:00 p.m. The game will feature a live performance by the Bucket Boys and aFireworks Show will follow the game. All fans will be invited in the field after

the Fireworks Show to run the bases. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.pinetoppers.com or call 478-745-0777.

Bill Larson, general manager and owner of the new Peach State League is alsovery interested in the League’s players to get involved in their temporary community.This Friday, Georgia College & State University’s Kids' University visits HistoricLuther Williams Field for a sneak peak at Pinetoppers Baseball. The children willhave a meet and greet with Pinetoppers players, run the bases, and enjoy lunch inthis legendary ball field. Kids' University is a fun, arts-based summer camp forkids ages 6-10. For more information, visit www.gcsu.edu/ce/kidsumacon.htm.

The Pinetoppers will also be on hand for autographs and a pitching compe-tition to be held at Bragg Jam’s Art in the Park on Saturday, July 31. (time tba)

The Peach State League includes teams; Albany Quails, MilledgevilleCapitols, Warner Robins Aviators and Macon Pinetoppers. All games will takeplace at Historic Luther Williams Field with the last game of the season onAugust 8. Season passes and individual tickets can be purchased the day of agame at the box office or online. Box seats are $8, Reserved seats $7 and generaladmission $5. Also look for weekly entertainment, food and drink specials includingthe popular Thirsty Thursdays for half-off drafts. We’ll see you at the ballpark!

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as well try to enjoy the outdoors while playing adult kickball(and holding an ice-cold can of brew, hey, it’s a drinking

game.) Kickball, originally called "Kick Baseball", was inventedaround 1917 and was used by P.E. teachers in the public schools toteach the fundamentals of baseball. Now, guys and gals across thestates come together for a season of adult fun.

Registration for Bibb County’s Parks & Rec Kickball League startsJune 14 and will run thru July 2. This is a co-ed league and you must

have at least 9 players. The cost is $250 per team. Acoaches meeting will take place on July 7 at

6:30 p.m. and the season will kick-off on July18th with a finale tournament on August 19.

All games will be played at Central CityPark, for more information call ClarenceThomas at 751-7638. To download a regis-tration form, visit www.macon-bibbcoun-typarksandrecreation.com

1962 Macon Peaches: First row, l-to-r: Gale Peregrin (P), Larry Himes (C), Pete Rose (2B), Tommy Helms(SS), Art Shamsky (OF), Gus Gil (3B). Second row: John Flavin (P), Dick Kennedy (C), Dick Beall (1B), MarvFodor (P), Marty DiHigo (OF), Ted Davidson (P), Mickey Mattiace (P). Photo courtesy The GSHF.

The Georgia Music Hall of Fameand The Big “O” YouthEducational Dream Foundation

announce that the 3rd Annual OtisRedding Singer/Songwriter Camp, to beheld June 21-25, 2010, will include apartnership with the prestigious BerkleeCollege of Music. Instructors from theBoston campus will travel to Macon toteach campers how to use an online pro-gram that is the heart of the Berklee CityMusic Network, a national partnershipinitiative for granting underserved youtha music education regardless of financialmeans or location. The Pulse MusicMethod is a real-time, web-based pro-gram where students learn music theoryand ear training, and sharpen their instru-mental and vocal skills by playing andanalyzing popular r&b, rock, hip-hop,and jazz songs.

J. Curtis Warner, Jr., ExecutiveDirector of Berklee City Music, said, “Itis a privilege to collaborate with anorganization that has such a strong com-mitment to contemporary music educa-

tion and a mission likened to City Music,namely, to reach youth that would other-wise not have such an opportunity for cut-ting edge music instruction. We also takepride in being attached to the legacy of agreat artist and educational advocate suchas Otis Redding, whose songs have been apart of the college curriculum for decades.”

The 3rd Annual Otis ReddingSinger/Songwriter Camp takes placefrom 9-4 each day, students ages 12-17learn the fundamentals of songwritingthrough hands-on activities includingperformances and Q&A sessions withmusicians including Gwen Hughes, MikeHinton, Lefty Williams, Caroline Aiken,Charlie Wooton and Rafael Pereira.Local musicians serving as counselorsinclude Jared Wright, Heather Kemp andFloco Torres. The weeklong campincludes lunch daily, with a receptionand performance by the campers onFriday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Hall ofFame. For more information or an appli-cation, call (478) 751-3334 or visitwww.georgiamusic.org.

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Thur June 17This day in history: (1994) O.J. Simpsondoesn't turn himself in on murder charges,Los Angeles police chase his Ford Broncofor one hour.

Theatre Macon presents“Nunsense” at the Cox CapitolTheatre. Comedy musical dinner theatre.Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for our Dinner Patronsand at 7:00 p.m. for those opting not to dinewith us and attend the performance only.General Admission tickets are $20.A BBQ Dinner is available for $15. 257.6381CoxCapitolTheatre.com. 382 Second St. June 17 – 19 & 24 – 26.

Fri June 18This day in history: (1978) Garfield, creat-ed Jim Davis, 1st appears as comic strip.

Middle Georgia Art Associationpresents "Cityscapes, Landscapesand Seascapes." Opening Reception, June18, 6 – 8 pm. Free. 478.744.9557.MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.

Movie Screening “The FiveHeartbeats” The Douglass Theatre contin-ues to celebrate Black Music Month with aseries of great films. This Friday, enjoy “TheFive Heartbeats” at 7 p.m. This 1991 music-centric flick was directed by Robert Townsend(who also appears in the film) and written byKeenan Ivory Wayans and is the story of aband (ala The Temptations & the Four Tops)that spans 3 decades. Tickets are $5 at thedoor. For more info call 478.742.2000.

Sat June 19This day in history: (1989) John WayneBobitt marries Lorena L Gallo.

Reptile Rendezvous at the Museumof Arts & Sciences. 10 am – 4 pm.Included with admission, $4 - $8. 477.3232.MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Baseball Returns to Macon &Historic Luther Williams Field,Opening Night Saturday June 19th at 6p.m.Featuring the Bucket Boys, FireworksExtravaganza and Rally Towels for the first1,000 fans - sponsored by Central GeorgiaTechnical College – Surprise Four-LeggedGuest! All Fans are Invited to Run the Basesafter Every Game! Tickets $8 box seats, $7reserved seats, $5 general admission. MaconPinetoppers vs. Warner Robins Aviators.

1st Annual FEAR Car ShowFund Raising car show for UnderworldHaunted House to benefit Cox Capital Theatre.Show classes for all types of vehicles. 9am -4pm in the Poplar Street Garage. Registration$20, 13 best of trophies. For more informationplease call 973-5598.

City Market on Poplar StreetGreen Weekly market offers seasonal freshand organic produce from the area, skillfullycreated arts and crafts, free-style arts, bakedgoods, plants and herbs, handmade soaps, jew-elry and more. 9am - 1pm.

It’s the Biggest Bug Day Ever: TheWorld of Giant Insects! at the Museumof Arts and Sciences. Larger than life arachnidsallow visitors to get an up close and personallook at these MVP’s of our ecosystem that areeasy to overlook. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. Free forstudents & Bibb Co. residents the last Fridayof each month, 5 – 8 p.m. 478.477.3232.MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd. ThruOctober 19th.

Sun June 20This day in history: (1982) Pete Rose is5th to appear in 3,000 games.

Baseball at Historic LutherWilliams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs.Warner Robins Aviators. 2p.m. Father’s DayCatch on the Field – Specials and Prizes forDad - Autograph Session after the Game.Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 gen-eral admission. Pinetoppers.com

Mon June 21This day in history: (1997) Women'sNational Basketball Association begins asNew York Liberty beats LA Sparks.

Otis Redding Singer/SongwriterCamp at GA Music Hall of Fame.Presented with The Big “O” Youth EducationalDream Foundation. Music camp for ages 13 –17. Tuition $100, includes lunch. Fundamentalsof songwriting, group writing exercises, instru-mental accompaniment, vocals & more.Performances and a recording session. 9 am –4 pm. 478.751.3334. 200 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Baseball at Historic LutherWilliams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs.Warner Robins Aviators. 7p.m. All Faith Night,bring your church bulletin for 1/2 off tickets.Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 gen-eral admission. Pinetoppers.com

Wed June 23This day in history: (1983) U.S. SupremeCourt ruled Congress could not veto presi-dential decisions.

Dinner & a Classic Movie at CoxCapitol Theatre. “Beau Geste" (1939)6:30 pm. Call or check website for menus &films. $5 or $17.50 with dinner. 478.257.6381CoxCapitolTheatre.com. 382 Second St.

Baseball at Historic LutherWilliams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs.Milledgeville Capitols. 10:30 a..m. Jake theDiamond Dog - Camp Day - $1 Hot Dogs and$1 Sodas. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reservedseats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Thur June 24This day in history: (1992) John Gottibegins life sentence in jail.

Drag Queen Bingo with DeonnaSage at the HummingbirdBingo is never a drag, especially when it’shosted by a drag queen! Macon’s own glamourgal Deonna Sage emcees Drag Queen Bingo,an incredibly fun event hosted by The So ChiCompanies. DQB will continue every secondand fourth Thursday of the month from 7-9p.m. Admission is $10 at the door and ladiesdrink free from 7 to 9 p.m.

Baseball at Historic LutherWilliams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs.Milledgeville Capitols. 7p.m. Thirsty Thursday,1/2 off beer! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reservedseats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Fri June 25This day in history: (2009) Internet trafficreaches unprecedented levels after

Michael Jackson's death.

Rickey Smiley and Friends atMacon City AuditoriumRickey Smiley has been working the comedycircuit for the past sixteen years and it has paidoff. Establishing himself as a clean comic, hisdown home southern humor has made him afavorite in the nation's top comedy venues.From intimate comedy clubs to sold outcrowds at Madison Square Garden, theUniversal Amphitheater and the LincolnCenter, Rickey's unique style of humor res-onates with his audiences unlike any othercomic on the road today. Ticket Prices: $47.50,$40.50 and $34.50

Baseball at Historic LutherWilliams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs.Milledgeville Capitols. 7p.m. Featuring Jakethe Diamond Dog. Tickets $8 box seats, $7reserved seats, $5 general admission.

A Fundraising Event for one of theSouth’s most important cultural institutions- The Tubman African American Museum!!!25% of total sales will be donated to theTubman Museum. Hosted by Initials, Inc. whowill be selling unique gifts for a great cause.5:30-7p.m. at the Tubman Museum, 340Walnut Street.

Sat June 26This day in history: (1993) Julia Robertsand country singer Lyle Lovett wed.

Baseball at Historic LutherWilliams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs.Albany. 6p.m. Family Night, fireworks afterthe game. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reservedseats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.comAlso playing Sun 2pm, Mon at 12:30 p.m.

Mon June 28This day in history: (1971) Supreme Court(8-0) overturns draft evasion conviction ofMuhammad Ali.

“Wars and Rumors of Wars:Hearsay as Information onGeorgia's Civil War Home Front”at 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, in room 112 ofthe Professional Sciences and ConferenceCenter at Macon State College. This event,which is free and open to the public, is spon-sored by the Macon State Honors Program.Morgan is the author if numerous works onGeorgia history, including the book Planters'Progress: Modernizing Confederate Georgia.He teaches and directs distance education atNorth Carolina Central University. For moreinformation, contact Dr. Clay Morton at (478)471-5368.

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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemorationof the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston,Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African

American Emancipation Day has spread across the UnitedStates. The 18th Annual Georgia Juneteenth Freedom Festival will

take place Saturday, June 19th at Tattnall Square Park andpromises to provide enlightening, exciting and entertaining

opportunities for all Middle Georgia residents. The annual Saluteto Freedom 5k Run/Walk will also take place on the 19th withregistration starting at 6am. For more information or to register

for the 5k, call 478-952-8218.

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Part of the mission of The BigHouse Foundation, developed bythe Allman Brothers Band

Museum, is to provide educational out-reach programs for at-risk youth. Onesuch program, The Big House YouthJam, was inspired by the percussionclasses that are part of the successfulChicago program, Rock For Kids YouthJam. Starting with 20 kids, the ChicagoProgram now serves over 500 children inthe Chicago area, and helped consult theBig House in the development of theirYouth Jam. The program began in January2009 at Brookdale Elementary School,where 98 percent of the students are eco-nomically disadvantaged and thus consid-ered at risk. In fact, 72 percent of all chil-dren who attend Bibb County PublicSchools are considered at-risk, and Artseducation is a proven effective way toimprove their academic advancement.

“Through the drumming classes, theBig House Foundation has provided analternative and fun way for our childrento learn mathematics principles, leader-ship, teamwork and musical expression.The students also have had the opportu-nity to work and bond with professionalmusicians who are positive role models.”says Janice Ketchie, an after-school pro-gram coordinator for Bibb County.

For the majority of these kids, theschool is the only place where they arelikely to receive fine arts opportunities;however, there is limited arts educationavailable during the school day andthrough after school programs. It waswith these staggering statistics in mindthat the Big House has hopes of expand-ing the program in 2010 to L.H. Williamsin Pleasant Hill. In addition, WesStephens will also be teaching drummingclasses to 60 students from Jones,Williams and Brookdale who are attend-ing a summer program during the monthof June. All classes satisfy the require-ments of the National Standards of MusicEducation and the Georgia PerformanceStandards for music.

Recent studies show that students

who study the arts are more successful onstandardized tests and achieve highergrades in school. Early musical trainingalso helps develop brain areas involvedin language and reasoning. Through theethnic percussion program, students learnabout other cultures, have opportunitiesfor self expression, learn how to thinkcreatively and to solve problems, anddevelop teamwork skills and discipline.

On April 13, the Big House YouthJam held a rehearsal by the drummingstudents at Brookdale’s PTO meeting.Students also performed at the opening ofThe Allman Brothers Band Museum in

December 2009. They had the thrillingopportunity to meet ABB members MarcQuinones and Oteil Burbridge, whoplayed some sets with them. One studentcommented that the classes have taughtthem how to share and be respectfulwhile having fun and playing an instru-ment.

The twice weekly 45-minute classeshave met their goals and have actuallyexceeded the expectations of theschool system, and The Big HouseFoundation. Both have high hopes forexpanding the programs to include moreschools in the fall of 2010.

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ABOVE:Will Robinson instructing a studentin Big House Youth Jam class atBrookdale Elementary School.

RIGHT:ABB drummer Marc Quinones playswith students performing at theAllman Brothers Band Museumopening in Dec. 2009.

Wes Stephens teaching thirdthrough fifth grade students in classat Brookdale.

The Big House Youth Jam is currently seeking donations of drumming equipmentor monetary contributions to help with the purchasing of drum equipment tohelp with the school's expansion at LH Williams in the Fall 2010.


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Acentral Georgia native and ex-WMAZemployee, Kyle Collins is ‘Macon’ aname for himself as he competes with

more than 3,600 other candidates for a spot onthe Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

Immediately upon hearing the details of the"Your OWN Show" contest in mid-May, Kyleand his volunteer team of “everyday experts”got to work on a concept that would encompassthe best elements of work they’ve done in theAtlanta area for years now. Kyle, a self-pro-fessed “Oprah nerd,” is an Atlanta-based jour-nalist and strategist who's worked in the past torefresh the talk show format on sites likeONAtlanta.com and through partnerships withlocal non-profits.

By providing a special focus on the mostimportant information "everyday experts" likecounselors and life coaches can offer, their con-cept, "ONE THING with Kyle Collins," is builtfor the audiences' busy lives. In a unique twist, a special part of the show is built by the audience. "Before our audience gets there, we'll know theONE THING each of them needs to get closerto living his or her best life. We'll also know theONE THING they can give someone else tohelp them get closer to theirs. Then, we hook 'em up, and the magic happens," Kyleexplains. "It's how people interact, anyway,

when they're friendly and comfortable with eachother. We just give them access to that, and froma larger pool of resources."

It’s a concept that Kyle feels couldn’t havebeen hatched anywhere but the South. “The ideathat neighbors actually want to help their neigh-bors and the sense of true community that comesfrom that is uniquely Southern,” he says.

It's an attribute that's needed more intoday's world, says marketing consultant (andvolunteer "Team Oprah/Kyle" member) HilaryMurdock. “In a world that’s so connected weknow when our 500 closest Facebook friendsare taking a potty break, there’s a surprisinglack of ways for us to not just connect, but tohelp one another.”

It turns out that the rest of the U.S. seemsto love Kyle and his team's Southern hospitality.Within days, the "ONE THING with KyleCollins” audition video shot ahead of the packwith hundreds of votes pouring in each hour.Now, it remains within the top 200 most popu-lar, out of more than 3600 videos online. Thereare less than three more weeks of viewing andvoting before the semi-final round is chosen (amix of most popular videos and producers' picks). Kyle Collins can be found all over socialmedia – Facebook.com/OprahKyle – and, ofcourse, on his audition page, OprahKyle.com.

Bragg Jam Festival is six weeks away andthe 10 venues and 44 acts have been final-

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The much anticipated July 31 music, artand community festival’s schedule can befound at BraggJam.org for a complete list

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MONDAYSHappy hour til 7pm, jam &rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub

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

$1.50 Domestics Locos

Wii Madness; $1 wells, MHL andPBR at Synergy

Happy Hour M-F, $3 Ritas, $3wells and $1 Drafts El Azteca

2-4-1 wells and $2 Domesticsuntil 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

$1 Wells all night, The Bird

Happy Hour open to closeRivalry’s Sports Bar

$2 House CocktailsWild Wing Cafe

Service Industry Night 6PM-Close:2 for $10 Jager Bombs; $3 HouseMargaritas; $3 3 Olives Vodka; $2select Pints Macon Mellow

TUESDAYS35¢ Wings 3p-close, Buffalos

Trivia: $1.50 PBR Pints, $4.50Pitchers, $2 Blue Moon &Yuengling Macon Mellow


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2-4-1 Margaritas all day atEl Azteca


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$1.50 Dom Draft beers, $3Bloody Marys, Tara’s Tavern

2 fer Tuesday: 5-10p, featuring $2Domestic drafts Wild Wing

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Ladies night, free wells for the galsThe Hummingbird

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Hippy Chick Night 6PM-Close:$1.50 House Wine & $4.50 JagerMellow Mushroom

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


The Rookery 11-1am: $2 BudLt bottles, $4.50 well doubles, and2 for 1 Jager.

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SATURDAYS2-4-1 wells and $2 Domesticsuntil 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

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$4 Firefly cocktailsWild Wing Cafe

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$3 bloody marys & MargaritasWild Wing Cafe


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THUR 6/17

DJ SlimBottoms Up

Wet N Wild NightClub Envy

DJ BradCJ’s Sports Bar

Backrow BaptistsThe Hummingbird

John Stanley BandLocos Bar & Grill

Matt & LewisThe Shamrock

Caleb & BoWild Wing Cafe

FRI 6/18

Project 7720’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Within ReasonAsylum Nightclub

Caleb GrimesBilly’s Clubhouse

Tokyo SpaBottoms Up

Baxter & JamesCJ’s Sports Bar

Flamenco Music 7-9pmEl Azteca

Domino EffectLocos Bar & Grill

Eddie StoneMellow Mushroom

Homeless HillRivalry’s Sports Bar

Tim Brooks & Chris HicksThe Shamrock

John Stanley BandWild Wing Cafe

SAT 6/19

Jason Hobbs & Chapter 13Billy’s Clubhouse

Six StringsCJ’s Sports Bar

Big Mike & Booty PapasThe Hummingbird

Back City WoodsMellow Mushroom

Backbeat BlvdRivalry’s Sports Bar

Mike & JoeyThe Shamrock

Lefty Williams BandWild Wing Cafe

SUN 6/20

Open MicBJ Billiards 3-6pm

Baby, Baby / JuniorAstronomer / Ocean isTheory & All Get Out567 Cafe, 7pm, $7

MON 6/21

Paul Knight 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

TUES 6/22

Open MicLocos Bar & Grill

B Keith WilliamsThe Shamrock

WED 6/23

Chris Hicks & Friends Backporch Lounge

DJ Old Flame, Ladies Nite The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry

Open Mic w/ Matt Rivalry’s on Northside

THUR 6/24

Chris BartlettBackporch Lounge

DJ SlimBottoms Up

Matt MoncriefCJ’s Sports Bar

DJ Dance Party Club Envy

Drag Queen BingoThe Hummingbird

Robert Lee ColemanLocos Bar & Grill

Jim CableWild Wing Cafe

FRI 6/25

B Keith Williams20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

PandemicAsylum Nightclub

Loose Skrews DuoBilly’s Clubhouse

Sam Thacker BandBottoms Up

Wes HeathCJ’s Sports Bar

Flamenco Music 7-9pmEl Azteca

Ashutto MiraThe Hummingbird

Baxter James & Ross DestreeMellow Mushroom

BrewstainRivalry’s Sports Bar

Gaylon CraderThe Shamrock

FlashbackWild Wing Cafe

SAT 6/26

A2Z BandCJ’s Sports Bar

Tokyo SpaThe Hummingbird

Caleb GrimesMellow Mushroom

Rolling in the HayRivalry’s Sports Bar

Gaylon CraderThe Shamrock

Radio CultWild Wing Cafe

SUN 6/27

Open MicBJ Billiards 3-6pm

MON 6/28

Nathan Garrett20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

TUES 6/29

Open MicLocos Bar & Grill

B Keith WilliamsThe Shamrock

THUR 7/1

DJ SlimBottoms Up

John Stanley BandLocos Bar & Grill


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THURSDAYS @ CLUB ENVY!Dancing bartenders, shot specials, DJFreeze, $100 cash prize contests!

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DJ Mike B on Thursdays, Superstar DJRos on Saturdays, only at Asylum!

KARAOKEWed,Thursday & Sat, 8p, Sundays,Tuesdays at 6pm, 20’s Pub

Thursdays with Brad “the Man in theBox” at Rivalry’s and Sundays withStephen and T.T.

Mondays with Man in the Box, 9pm atLocos on Riverside

New to Tuesdays! Karaoke with MitchThe Hummingbird, 8p

NEW Wednesdays with Mitch from9p-1a at BJ Billiards

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TRIVIAEvery TUES 8:30p, CJ’s Sports Bar

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Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock

Tuesday nights with Jason Hawk, cashprizes, Wild Wing Cafe

Trivia with Jacob at Loco’s everyWednesday, Big payouts!

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THURSDAY 6/17Backrow Baptists @ The HummingbirdThis band of seasoned troubadours was bornout of the dive bars and local taverns of TheMagic City – Birmingham, Alabama – andtheir sound conjures up an eclectic mix ofGospel, punk and Americana music. The merryband of six includes a wash board, keyboards,fiddle, stand-up bass and two guitars.

John Stanley Band @ Locos Everybody knows Stan the Drummer Manfrom around town. You know that guy thatplayed with The Brooks Brothers, Moondawg,Midnight Bluez, Cosmic Groove, Soulshine,and The Tony Tyler Trance. Well, get ready forhis next project The John Stanley Band. If youare looking for a cool blend of blues, classicrock, southern rock, and originals, the JohnStanley Band will be a treat.

FRIDAY 6/18Within Reason @ Asylum NightclubWithin Reason has released 2 albums including"Bloodshot Life" which was produced by plat-nium producer, Rick Beato in 2009. They havebeen playing with world famous bands such asHinder, Chevelle, Saliva, Saving Abel, 10Years, Plain White T's, Blues Traveler, BlackStone Cherry, Rehab, Aranda and many others.

Tokyo Spa @ Bottoms Up Formed from what was formerly the NeoKats -with Vince G stepping in for Mark Brooker onvocals - TOKYO SPA is a great mix of well-known, seasoned musicians playing an eclecticmix of fabulous cover songs. Everything fromPeter Gabriel to 311, Billy Idol to U2!!

Eddie Stone @ Mellow MushroomEddie Stone spent many years playing key-board and guitar for the Southern Rock bandDoc Holliday, but today, the Warner Robins,Georgia native is embarking on a solo careerwith a great new CD, "Right Tonight" Get outand see this middle Ga music Legend.

Homeless Hill @ Rivalry’s Sports BarA mix match of musicians who come togetherwith one common goal- to please the senses.They formed in the summer of 2009 to createan album. What transpired was a friendship andmusical chemistry that is undeniable. Not toohard and definitely not too soft!

SATURDAY 6/19Jason Hobbs & Chapter 13 @ Billy’sClubhouse Acoustic guitar god Jason Hobbs,former leader of the Buttercats is joining forcestonight with the Warner Robins southern rock-ers, Chapter 13. Talented musicians plus greatmusic equals one hell of a good tome.

Back City Woods @ Mellow MushroomBack City Woods embraces their Southernmusic heritage: Bluegrass, Country, SouthernRock, and Blues are all given a renewed soundwhen played by musicians who listen to toomuch Indie Rock.

Lefty Williams Band @ Wild WingA skilled guitarist with over two decades ofexperience, Lefty Williams holds songcraft andmusicianship at a premium. By emphasizingeach equally on his ironically titled sophomorealbum Snake Oil, he engages and enlightens thelistener. In turn, we fall for Williams’ powerfulguitar licks and candid songs, often long beforethe origin of his nickname—he was born with-out a right hand—is clear.

SUNDAY 6/20Junior Astronomer @ 567 Café Alongwith Ocean is Theory and Baby BabyFor all its youthful fuss and frenzy, this high-fructose Charlotte quintet plays like a bandalmost twice its age. Experienced but not yetjaded, well-rehearsed but never, ever choreo-graphed, its raucous live shows are akin tohearing Ted Leo being played by lads yearsyounger than The Black Lips. Down from I-77for its second Columbia appearance in as manyweeks, if you haven’t yet explored Junior

Astronomers’ shambolic, hook-laden universe,now’s the perfect time.

THURSDAY 6/24Robert Lee Coleman @ Locos In 1964 ,Robert was picked by R&B legendPercy Sledge to play guitar in his touringband,a position he held down through 1969. InApril of 1970 James Brown came to Maconlooking for players for his backing band, thenewly-founded JBs.From then till the end of1972, Coleman toured & recorded with Brown.And he hasn’t missed a beat since.

FRIDAY 6/25Pandemic @ Asylum NightclubPandemic is made up of four dudes out of‘Nawlins who share a love of music, includinginfluences Incubus, Soundgarden and LedZepplin. They’ve also had the pleasure ofsharing the stage with Sevendust, 30 Secondsto Mars, 12 Stones, Trust Company, Filter,Saliva, and more.

Ashutto Mira @ The HummingbirdAshutto Mirra is an alternative rock quartetbased out of Athens, GA. With melodic guitarriffs, driving bass lines, and catch hooks, theirsongs are brought to life with on-stage energyand dynamic swagger. The quartet is formed byfour Macon, GA natives; Scott Rainwater, JoshBirmingham, Patrick Yoe, and Doyle Williams.

SATURDAY 6/26A2Z Band@ CJ’s Sports BarThis great cover band is back in action with anew lineup, featuring the hits that you remem-ber dancing to well. Get out and get yourgroove on.

Radio Cult @ Wild Wing CafeSince 2005, Radio Cult has performed over400 shows from their hometown of Atlanta, allthe way to Los Angeles, CA. When the bandhas fun, the crowd has fun and with Radio Cultthe crowd really has a blast! They play the hitsfrom the ‘80s and early ‘90s, rock on!

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Domino Effect is a multi-faceted reggae, dub, funkand fusion quintet. They have introduced a freshapproach to the dub roots vibe, one that freely inter-changes with a more progressive, experimental sound.The band, hailing from Savannah, include members:Josh Wade (Lead Vocals & Guitar), Ben Lewis (Drums),John Patton (Guitar), & Mike LaBombard (Sax & Keys),Sam Ravenna (Bass)

Friday, June 18Domino Effect @ Locos Bar & Grill

Backrow Baptists at The Bird Pandemic at Asylum Junior Astronomer at 567 Cafe

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Because of historic declines in the stock market,inflation and declining property values, most ofus have once again learned a valuable lesson. Be

frugal. We, as a community can still dine out, shop localand spend our hard earned money, but we may want tolearn to do it in a more selective manner. Sure, you canstill get your car detailed and entertain happy hour, butnow, thanks to The 4 Godfathers Promotions Group,you can do all that and more while saving money.

Howie Handsel and The 4 Godfathers have initiat-ed a plastic card exploding with savings. The GRAB'nGO Card For Downtown Macon was launched on March4th, 2010. Now in it’s fourth month, there are 44 business-es ranging from local restaurants to tire stores, dry cleaning

to gym memberships all on one plastic card that offersdiscounts from half-off meals to free drinks and coffee toup to 20% off your entire purchase.

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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.

Cheers Bar & Grill Featuring weeklydinner specials from grouper baskets toall you can eat catfish to 2-4-1 Crab legs!Live music every Wed & Fri. Lunch 11-2,Dinner 5-10pm. LD • BAR • $ 3852Northside Dr., 474-5006.

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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

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El Azteca One of Macon’s best patios,serving all your favorite Mexican dishes,voted Macon’s best margarita. LD BAR• $-$$ 169 Tom Hill Sr., 475.9199

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On April 20th, the Untied States suf-fered the beginning of one of herworst disasters in history, the

explosion on British Petroleum’sDeepwater Horizon oil platform. Theexplosion, which killed 11 crewmen andstarted the terrible oil spill, has now leakedout an estimated 300,000 gallons of oil intothe Gulf of Mexico. In a knee jerk reac-tion, President Obama has blindly put a 6month moratorium on all offshore drillingin the Gulf of Mexico.

The Gulf States of Florida, Alabama,Mississippi and especially Louisiana havealready felt a devastating effects caused bythe initial disaster itself. Tourism hasalready taken a hit as well as the fishingindustries in the Gulf, so why should theeconomies of these states be hurt evenmore by shutting down one of their largestindustries that they have? It does notmake sense. What does make sense is totrain more inspectors to inspect the oilwells and keep them pumping out the oilthat is so desperately needed not only inour country but around the world. Insteadof hurting the economy, like Obama isdoing, he could be helping it by addingmore jobs instead of getting these workerslaid off. Further, it has to be rememberedthat most of the wells that are out thereare owned by foreign companies.Eventually they will have enough and take

their rigs out ofthe Gulf and putthem in a friend-lier environment.

GovernorHaley Barbour ofMississippi recent-ly said that over“30 percent of ouroil in the UntiedStates comes fromthe Gulf ofMexico; If youshut it down itwill have an enormously negative effecton the national economy.” Just what weneed…Another drag on an alreadystressed economy. Why can’t thisPresident see this? Perhaps he’s too busyplaying politics with this serious situation.

Another interesting question is whyhas it taken well over 50 days from thebeginning of the spill for the President tomeet with Tony Hayward, the president ofBP? I think if I were genuinely interestedin taking care of a disaster of this magni-tude I would have met with them principleplayers on DAY ONE and come up with agame plan so that both BP and the federalgovernment could work together in gettingthis mess taken care of for the benefit ofthe American people. Instead, PresidentObama has made four photo-ops to theGulf Coast and still has not made a deci-sion that could significantly speed up the

oil spill clean up:the waiving of theJones Act.

In short, theJones Act is amaritime law thatrequires all goodstransported inbetween U. S.ports be transport-ed in ships madeby and manned byU. S. personneland companies.

Within two weeks of the disaster, accordingto an article on Foreignpolicy.com call“U.S. Not Accepting Foreign Help on OilSpill”, 12 countries and the United Nationsoffered their help in cleaning up the spill.The Obama Administrations’ response wasvery curt and to the point stating that"while there is no need right now that theU.S. cannot meet, the U.S. Coast Guard isassessing these offers of assistance to see ifthere will be something which we will needin the near future." If this would havebeen former President Bush refusing helpduring the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe hewould have been hung in effigy. Oh yeah,Bush waived the Jones Act almost withintwo weeks of Katrina hitting the GulfCoast. I guess Obama thought he coulddo so much better when he called theBush Administration’s “unconscionableineptitude” in their handling of Katrina.

He also said on his website shortly afterhis coronation… errr…sorry…inaugura-tion that “he and Vice President Bidenwill take steps to ensure that the federalgovernment will never again allow suchcatastrophic failures in emergency plan-ning and response to occur.” How’s thatworking for you Mr. President?

Now I’m not naïve enough to thinkthat the government is the end all be all andshould take care of all everyone’s problemsthat are out there. This is BP’s disasterand BP should be held completelyaccountable for it, financially as well aslegally. However, right now the UnitedStates has the power to help BP clean upthe mess it has created and help the peo-ple as well as the sea life and animals ofthe Gulf. Every Swede with a dingywho can pour a gallon of Dawn detergentinto the oil to help it disapate should beallowed to do so without having to worryabout being boarded by the Coast Guard.Anyone who can help us should beallowed to do so without being shackledby the Jones Act. Would it be so diffi-cult to sit down with the heads of 12other countries as well as the UnitedNations and coordinate a joint effort tomake this oil disappear? For God’s sakeMr. President, do the right thing by lift-ing the moratorium on drilling, hire moreinspectors, waive the Jones Act andrespond like you’re actually in charge ofour country.

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The three-hour car ride was the per-fect opportunity for an NPR newsbinge. Unfortunately, Wednesday

morning's news felt like a prolonged caseof déjà vu — two weeks ago the head-lines were all about the crude oil spillinginto the Gulf of Mexico. Now it's lookinglike that's going to be the news all theway through August. At least.

Of course that wasn't the only news.The nation of Israel raided a Turkish shiploaded with activists bringing supplies toGaza. Protests continue against Arizona'stough new immigration laws. TheSupreme Court has ruled that the right toremain silent kinda requires that you keepyour mouth shut. And in a surprisingly sadlittle footnote to all the international trau-ma, Al and Tipper Gore split up.

Lots of news, yes. But as is usuallythe case, even as breaking news followedupon breaking news, the stories them-selves were swamped by the deluge of

opinions about said stories. Blog afterblog, editorial after editorial. Conservativeand liberal, amateur and professional.Some laced with profane irreverence, oth-ers dripping with righteous indignation.But all utterly, totally, unnaturally surgingwith singular, monotone rightness.

I listened with particular interest toone interview with an activist on one ofthe relief ships that had been trying tobreach the Gaza blockage when Israeliforces raided the fleet, killing nine (atthis writing) and injuring many others.This activist described how he signed upfor this mission out of a desire to stoptalking about things and starting doingsomething about the situation. Hebelieved strongly in the rightness of hispurpose—humanitarian aid to the peoplewho need it. When confronted with alle-gations that some of the sponsors of thetrip were organizations connected withHamas and other militant groups, he saidthat he didn't care. He believed in hismission, regardless of how that mission

was being used politically. His argumentseemed to be simple—aid is aid; the larg-er particulars of the situation don't mat-ter. He was right to do what he didregardless of its eventual ramifications.

He was very clear that he wasfocused only on the smaller picture, theone of immediate relief. The bigger pic-ture was a pageant of intrigue that didn'tfactor into his consideration.

I wonder. Are we bit players in thelarger drama of the world, never able tofully comprehend how our actions arebeing used and misconstrued for deviouspurposes? And really, is it our responsi-bility to suss out which puppet mastermight make use of the bread we feed thehungry, the shoes we send the orphans?Our best examples of humanity servinghumanity—think people like Jesus—didwhat was right and let the political piecesfall where they would. Still . . .

I had a rather heated discussion withone of my more conservative relativesabout Arizona's new immigration law.Her argument was this—the problem ofillegal immigration takes its toll on ourcountry in enormous ways. She describedwaves of criminals caravanning acrossthe border, hordes of illegals clogging thehospitals and schools. A nationwideproblem beyond the scope of what she orI could do, exactly the kind of problemthat required a sweeping, no-holds-barredpiece of tough legislation like the oneArizona had put on the books.

My rebuttal? Since I'd been studyingthis issue, I could disparage some of themore common myths that a certain newschannel seems insistent on bleating. Butwhen I was making my points, all I couldsee was the little boy separated from hisparents during an INS raid, the youngwoman terrified to report the rapist in thepark for fear of being deported.

In other words, her argument wasglobal. Mine was local. Big picture vs.small picture. I don't think each perspec-tive in itself shows the whole truth. AndI'm not sure the whole truth exists, not as"truth" anyway. There is only what is. Andwhat is turns out to be highly complicatedand unpredictable most of the time.

Some things are easy. Like, oh boywas trusting BP to take care of operationin the Gulf a bad idea. But most thingsare much harder, not because they'reincomprehensible, but because under-standing them requires commitment tofact, not to a moral viewpoint.

Nuclear power. Capital punishment.Equal rights to marriage for same-sexcouples. Abortion. Such issues are citedas the ones that split the country into redand blue, the issues that make up thepoles of the continuum. Some seem tothink these issues a simple matter ofdoing what's right.

But I don't think "what's right" is eversimple. To paraphrase H. L. Mecken, forevery complex problem, there is a simplesolution. And it is wrong.

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According to themyth, thephoenix is beau-

tiful bird of very colorfulplumage with anabsolutely exquisite tail

equally impressive if not more so. It is afire spirit of sorts, and its story is sharedin one form or another by a number ofancient cultures. Legend has it that thisphoenix has a lifecycle of some 500 to1,000 years, and that near the end of itslife, it builds itself a nest of sticks andtwigs that then ignites into a fiery blazethat renders both the nest and the birditself to ashes. But remarkably andmiraculously from that heap, a new,young phoenix is born to live yet again.

One of the truly enduring hallmarksof Mayor C. Jack Ellis’ administration isthe resurrection and transformation of theBeall’s Hill neighborhood that, like thislegendary phoenix of old, has been com-pletely reborn to new life and regenera-tion. For thirty years, this historicVictorian-era Macon neighborhood hadfallen into sheer neglect and decline, andits sudden renaissance is an example ofjust how our community can partnertogether to effect momentous change.

In 1998 and in order to spark therevitalization of the Beall’s Hill neighbor-

hood, Mercer University and the City ofMacon entered into what time, I’m quitecertain, will judge as a rather historic andprogressive partnership. Not only is thisarea directly adjacent to the Mercer campus,it is also situated between the University andthe Medical Center of Central Georgia. Itwas, and remains, a very strategic gatewayneighborhood to downtown.

Since that time, Mercer Universityitself successfully wrote over $2 millionin federal, foundation, and corporategrants to support the neighborhood proj-ect. To jumpstart the process, it created apublic design process by partnering withthe Knight Program in CommunityBuilding at the University of Miami’sSchool of Architecture that evolved into arevitalization plan that was designed tobring homeowners back to this neighbor-hood and the City of Macon.

In 2003, the City of Macon, MercerUniversity and the Macon HousingAuthority propelled this rather ambitiousplan to the next level by forming theBeall’s Hill Development Corporationcharged with its implementation. In addi-tion to the Knight Foundation that wasalready onboard, the City of Macon’sLand Bank Authority, the Macon-BibbCounty Planning and Zoning Departmentand the Historic Macon Foundation wereall engaged in the process to provide spe-cialized assistance and expertise.

The dying Beall’s Hill phoenix burstinto flames when the sixty year-oldOglethorpe Homes development, a decay-ing, crime ridden, barracks-style publichousing project, was completely demol-ished. From its ashes, the Beall’s Hillphoenix was then reborn in the form ofTattnall Place, a very attractive, mixedincome, and mixed use development thatnow serves as the centerpiece of theneighborhood. This was possible thanksin large measure to the HousingAuthority’s use of tax credit equity andits acquisition of a highly competitive 5million dollar HOPE VI grant from HUD.

Tattnall Place, in turn, served as thecatalyst for private and public investmentin, and renovation of, its surroundingneighborhood. All in all (and pleaseexcuse me if these figures are somewhatdated) 42 dilapidated structures weredemolished, 22 new homes have beenbuilt on vacant lots, 10 historic homeshave been rehabilitated and financialassistance has been made available tosome 44 low-income home owners thereto improve their structures. Streetlights,sidewalks and parks were also addedthroughout the neighborhood, and a his-toric, award-winning magnet elementaryschool, Alexander II, has was rebuilt andexpanded. Add to that MercerUniversity’s down payment assistanceprogram to its employees who decide tobuy a home in the revitalized neighbor-hood, and you discover a “New Urbanist”recipe that has very successfullyincreased home ownership in Beall’s Hillby some 38 percent since 2000.

Perhaps the most critical component

of the neighborhood’s regeneration was,and is, its residents themselves who tookthe initiative to form the Beall’s HillNeighborhood Association. CentenaryChurch provided the initial leadershipand meeting space for the development ofthis group that devotedly assesses neigh-borhood needs and then vigorouslyaddresses them. This association hasbecome an extremely effective and exem-plary organization of people who trulylove their neighbors as themselves, andwho support each other in every way.

Beall’s Hill is not totally unique; thedeath and resurrection of yet anotherphoenix here in Macon in the LizzieChapel/Bartlett Crossing neighborhood isalso currently underway. There, MaconHomes, an equally aged and decimatedapartment housing development that wasvisually more akin to something that youmight see in Kosovo, has died and beenreduced to ashes. Very soon, a new hous-ing development will arise there thatshould, with careful planning and residentinvolvement, enable this historic Maconneighborhood to regenerate and redevel-op in similar ways.

If you haven’t seen the rebornBeall’s Hill phoenix, I would urge you tofind the opportunity to drive up Ross,Shamrock, Calhoun, and Ash Streets, aswell as through Tattnall Place itself andsee for yourself. Remarkably in thespace of just a decade, Beall’s Hill hasbecome home to a racially and socio-eco-nomically diverse population, and it hasactually become a ‘neighborhood ofchoice’ here in Macon in which propertyvalues have significantly increased.

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It is hot as hell rightnow as I write this.One of the best timesof the year for me as adj. People want toparty again and newmusic drops right on

time. So let’s review, everyone is waitingon Drake. Drake is exactly the type ofartist I was talking about in the"MACON’S NEXT SUPERSTAR" col-umn. A total package.

I watched the VH1 DIRTY SOUTHHIP HOP HONORS. Macon, if you don’tbelieve now in our culture in hip hop Idon’t know what I can do to prove it toyou. People have been giving VH1 a lotof flack about not including everyone.But it would take a marathon to honoreveryone, and I think they did a good job.One thing I noticed about the honors isthe fact that everyone responded to theparty music. When Luke set it out withDoo Doo Brown the crowd went wild!Then, Mystikal and JD set the crowd off.

So when did hip hop and dancingseparate? I actually see the trend of dancemusic coming back to hip hop. I am sohappy, and by dancing I am not talkingabout cranking dat soulja boy (eventhough I can!). I am talking about alighter side of hip hop. Was anything

wrong with “Summertime” by Jazzy Jeffand the Fresh Prince? Or “Nothing but aG Thang” by Snoop and Dre? Most of thebiggest crossover hits for hip hop areparty songs. So why haven’t any localartists brought me a party record yet. Anactual song with some bpm on it. I won-der if this is part of the reason festivalshave strayed away from bringing in a lot ofhip hop. What new artist will they bringthat offers family friendly hip hop that peo-ple can dance to? It even seems funny say-ing family friendly and hip hop together,lol. But it is out there. Lil John is making acomeback with his new song “ChocolateGirl” which is a dance record and if youhave partied with DJ Slim at Bottoms Upon Saturday’s you already know howUsher is killing the dance floor wit“OMG”. So I challenge local entertainmentto make some party records.

I want to give a shout to PlatinumSounds and One Thurd (Onethurd.com).They have a great mix cd out right now.Also, Allah’s Apprentice for bringing theHip Hop Summit to Macon. It featuredworkshops, live performances and alsothe history of hip hop. I am puttingtogether a compilation for my column.

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Recently, I have been reading about the “happinessresearch” conducted in recent years. The researchrevolves around studies that identify what makes peoplehappy. Did you know that some countries are relatively

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There are a gazillion lists out there teaching us how to be happy: beoptimistic, maintain a healthy weight, stay close to family and friends, fol-low your instincts, smile a lot, meditate, say thank you, focus on positivememories, love your job, go to church, be creative, notice life’s simplepleasures, eat ice cream. If you followed all of these directions, beinghappy could turn into a job! Happiness research reveals two essential things that must be present for aperson to be truly happy: 1) a sense of belonging to a community and 2)the belief that what you do matters. Those are the two key predictors offulfillment and productivity: belonging and purpose.

This is my wish for you: I want you to have faith. Faith is not nec-essarily about spiritual beliefs, creeds, doctrines, or religious commit-ments. Faith is a worldview that guides one’s life. It is a way of movingthrough life’s wonders and challenges. Faith reminds us that we are con-nected to the earth and all the people on it. Faith holds steady when nec-essary, but also provides the place to launch toward the stars. Faith hap-pens best in community. Faith is the groundwork of healthy productivity.Faith is of God.

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“Remember one thing, the only limitations you have are those which you’ve imposed upon yourself,” Brian Rudd’s mother told him when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of eight. �ose words encouraged Rudd throughout his life to look for ways to obtain his dreams. And what did he dream of? Skydiving. “Originally, I wanted to �y planes. But when they wouldn’t let me get my pilot’s license because of my diabetes, I said ‘Fine, if you won’t let me �y them, I’ll jump out of ‘em.” And nothing has stopped him for the past 15 years—not a heart a�ack; not a chronic illness; not even his most recent challenge, an organ transplant. Although he has a bit more recovering to do, Rudd eagerly anticipates adding to his jump record of 615 jumps. Rudd, a USPA-rated instructor, says “the absolute best time to dive is sunset. Skydivers �st �ght to get on plane for sunset loads. �ere’s nothing like it, the sun is beneath you as you freefall.” According to him, anyone can skydive, “If you can drive a riding lawnmower, you can drive a canopy.”At the Georgia Skydive Center, where Rudd teaches, they make accommoda-tions for special needs and have even helped paraplegics and quadriplegics skydive. “It a very low impact sport, if done right.”

Rudd recommends that �rst time divers should take a tandem dive, “�is way you get to experience a full �edge sky dive without going to 6-8 hours of ground school. You get to relax and enjoy the ride and experience it.” For about $170, you get 45 minutes of ground training and then you are hooked into the same parachute as the tandem instructor, who is specially trained by the tandem manufacturer on how to use the system and has made over 500 jumps. For an extra fee, you can purchase video and stills of your adventure. “It is pure unadulterated freedom and joy; one place in the world where you can be truly o� the grid, no cell phone, no beeper,” Rudd said. “You’re 100% in control; plummeting to the

ground at an average of 120 mph, but, with the wave of a hand you gently step

down and step onto a planet.” Rudd advises everyone to be careful when choosing a skydiving center, “When you go to a skydiving drop zone, make sure it is a USTA group member…look for their certi�cate. Don’t be afraid to ask: ‘Have you had any injuries here? What were they?’ Every drop zone should have had incidents. Ninety percent of all skydiving injuries and deaths happen under fully functional and open canapy…it’s usually a hot dogger.” For more information about the Georgia Skydiving Center, visit www.georgiaskydivingcenter.com- BY JENNY MURR

With the increasing popularity of �ghting leagues such as the Ultimate Fighting Champi-onship, mixed martial arts (or MMA) is one of the fastest growing competitive sports, and with good reason. Because it combines many martial arts disciplines from around the world, includ-ing boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling, mixed martial arts is technical, brutal, and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Macon’s own Bubby Mitchell, owner of Rush Mixed Martial Arts gym, gave a glimpse at what it takes to join the competitive and rewarding world of mixed martial arts. “It’s easy to get involved,” said Mitchell. “If you want to come in and train on either a competitive or a noncompetitive level, all you have to do is sign some paperwork, buy about $100 worth of gear, and come in regularly to train. If you set aside time to train about 3 or 4 times a week, you’ll come in and really make progress.” Mitchell emphasized that anyone can come in and easily get involved with the exciting world of mixed martial arts. One of the most talented �ghters out of Mitchell’s Rush Gym is Bryan Goldsby, who was turned on to the mixed martial arts scene a�er his time spent wrestling in the Navy. For Goldsby, who has been making a splash in the scene a�er winning �ghts at Bellator 14 and Clash of the Kings, �ghting is a full-time career; his wife is deployed on active duty in Afghanistan and Goldsby supports his family through his endeavors in mixed martial arts. With his twice-a-day training regimen and impressive professional record, MMA has become his passion.

“MMA is boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, [and] jiu-jitsu all rolled in to one. It’s a mix of everything I love. I’ve always been multi-talented and this combines everything. It’s like being in the NFL and the NBA at the same time,” said Goldsby. While MMA certainly provides a physical challenge for its participants, one of the most positive aspects of mixed martial arts at Rush is the camaraderie that comes from having regular training partners that challenge a person to meet their personal goals. Mitchell lists the experi-ence of friends united to do their best in the face of challenges as one of the greatest aspects of mixed martial arts. “Camaraderie is the best thing about MMA. It’s a team thing. As much as the �ghts are one on one, you need a strong support team to train, and so you develop a friendship and brother-hood. More important than a �ghting technique, trainees learn humility, respect, friendship, and camaraderie,” said Mitchell. Mitchell o�en emphasizes that though the sport is di�cult to master, anyone is welcome to train at Rush. �e gym welcomes �ghters of any experience level, and though MMA is di�cult to master, people of all skill levels are welcome to begin training at Rush. Who knows, with enough practice, the next recruit might one day be ready for the big �ght. “Anyone can start out with MMA. You don’t need any background in martial arts or even sports. You just need to be dedicated. Our gym is very beginner friendly,” said Mitchell. - BY ERIC BROWN

As I crossed the threshold of ‘40 something’, I decided it was time for adventure. So I applied to Macon State College and have since graduated Magna Cum Laude…what a journey. Now that I am quickly approaching 50, I’ve been looking for DARING adventure and I found one…�ying a Cessna 172. It was a sultry evening and, a�er completing the safety check list, my instructor, Jim Basile of Air Adventures, started the single propeller plane and began our approach toward the “wild blue yonder.”As we taxied down the runway, he gave me a few instructions and then turned the plane over to me. I pulled back on the yoke (or as I called it, the steering wheel) expecting us to take �ight immediately, but it wasn’t until I put a bit more muscle into my e�orts that we le� the ground. �e grin on my face increased in tandem with our increase in altitude. �e sky was a powder blue and there weren’t many clouds. Finally, a�er reaching 200 feet above the ground, Jim told me to level o� by sliding the yoke back toward the instrument panel until the nose of the plane was just a li�le above the line of horizon.

I couldn’t believe it when I looked down to see the Coliseum Medical Center below us looking no bigger than a pack of gum. It was fantastic! �at feeling of being suspended above Macon—of moving so fast but feeling like we weren’t moving at all—and I was in control! �e sun began to set as we �ew over my favorite Macon spot, the Shoppes at River Crossing, turning into a perfectly round neon-orange balloon. And just as quickly as we took to the skies, my hour had passed and it was time to land. Jim took control of the plane, and just like that my adventure was over. Air Adventures is just east of Macon, o� I-16. Students can �y solo a�er 15 hours of training and can get a Private Pilot’s License. But it is recommended that everyone start their adventure by �rst taking a “discov-ery �ight.” For $70, students spend an hour of ground training and an hour of air time. Instructor Basile states that this “oo and ah” �ight a�ords someone the experience of �ying a plane for a reasonable price. For more information about discovery �ights and classes, visit Airadventuresmacon.com or call 478-951-1783.- BY JENNY MURR

MIDDLE GEORGIA’S GUIDE TO:

AVOID THE MUNDANE - TRY OUT THESE ADRENALINE-LACED ACTIVITIES

Living Dangerously

LIVE

1#Sky Diving

EXTREME CYCLING AT DUSKSATURDAY, JUNE 26Urbanacular Spectacular will hopefully be the biggest urban cycling event of the summer here in Macon. Everyone meets at The Shamrock at 6pm. This event will consist of an alleycat style (no brakes) race, there will also be a guided group ride during the race for cyclists who want to ride but not race, everyone will end at The Hummingbird with a happy hour after party and $5 matched sprints, winner take all.

FULL MOON CANOE TRIPFRIDAY, JUNE 25Enjoy a two to three hour expedition on the Ocmulgee River with Ocmulgee Expeditions. This will be their third Full Moon Float, a great experience for the novice or expert paddler. Must be at Spring Street on the trail at 8p.m. For reservations call 757-8226.

“If riding in a plane is flying, then riding in a boat is swimming. To experience the element, one must get in the element.” - Unknown

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Martial Arts

RUSH MIXED MARTIAL ARTSMACON (478) 742-8197

GEORGIA SKYDIVING CENTERROME, GA (706) 971-9029

3#FlyingLessons

Brian Rudd, a skydiving instuctor has jumped 615 times

AIR ADVENTURESHERBERT SMART AIRPOT

MACON (478) 951-1783

On pre�y much any sunny Tuesday or �ursday in Macon and sometimes Warner Robins, if you’re in the right place you can hear the thuds of men’s bodies clunking together in a fashion that could only be Macon Love. We mean the rugby team, of course. Even in a region known for football, rugby o�en gets overlooked, says team President Mike Dee. “�is past season, we’ve been in the knees. We’ve got a lot of rookies out there, trying to learn the game, and that inexperience has really hurt us” But, that’s not to say they don’t have fun. Dee, who came to Middle Georgia via Nebraska via the Air Force in 2001, joined up with the team the same year he arrived. �e team itself began in the summer of 1999 when several members of a struggling Georgia College club and old-timers from the defunct Macon Cadillacs R.F.C. combined their e�orts to establish a rugby club in the Middle Georgia Area. “My favorite thing is the camaraderie, we’re a team in the truest sense. We’ll play a game and then hang out a�erward. If I were to go to California to a Rugby function I’d be accepted immediately, so it’s really like a brotherhood, not to mention it’s just a great way to stay in shape, and get a li�le physical, and it’s really easy to get involved, even if you don’t know anything about Rugby.” Says Dee �e Team will take all newcomers and practices each Tuesday and �ursday at Central City Park though there are some e�orts to alternate practices between Bibb and Houston County due to some players being employed at the base. If you’d like more information about playing with the Macon Love Rugby Team call Mike at 478-320-4421. - B"D EVANS

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“Remember one thing, the only limitations you have are those which you’ve imposed upon yourself,” Brian Rudd’s mother told him when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of eight. �ose words encouraged Rudd throughout his life to look for ways to obtain his dreams. And what did he dream of? Skydiving. “Originally, I wanted to �y planes. But when they wouldn’t let me get my pilot’s license because of my diabetes, I said ‘Fine, if you won’t let me �y them, I’ll jump out of ‘em.” And nothing has stopped him for the past 15 years—not a heart a�ack; not a chronic illness; not even his most recent challenge, an organ transplant. Although he has a bit more recovering to do, Rudd eagerly anticipates adding to his jump record of 615 jumps. Rudd, a USPA-rated instructor, says “the absolute best time to dive is sunset. Skydivers �st �ght to get on plane for sunset loads. �ere’s nothing like it, the sun is beneath you as you freefall.” According to him, anyone can skydive, “If you can drive a riding lawnmower, you can drive a canopy.”At the Georgia Skydive Center, where Rudd teaches, they make accommoda-tions for special needs and have even helped paraplegics and quadriplegics skydive. “It a very low impact sport, if done right.”

Rudd recommends that �rst time divers should take a tandem dive, “�is way you get to experience a full �edge sky dive without going to 6-8 hours of ground school. You get to relax and enjoy the ride and experience it.” For about $170, you get 45 minutes of ground training and then you are hooked into the same parachute as the tandem instructor, who is specially trained by the tandem manufacturer on how to use the system and has made over 500 jumps. For an extra fee, you can purchase video and stills of your adventure. “It is pure unadulterated freedom and joy; one place in the world where you can be truly o� the grid, no cell phone, no beeper,” Rudd said. “You’re 100% in control; plummeting to the

ground at an average of 120 mph, but, with the wave of a hand you gently step

down and step onto a planet.” Rudd advises everyone to be careful when choosing a skydiving center, “When you go to a skydiving drop zone, make sure it is a USTA group member…look for their certi�cate. Don’t be afraid to ask: ‘Have you had any injuries here? What were they?’ Every drop zone should have had incidents. Ninety percent of all skydiving injuries and deaths happen under fully functional and open canapy…it’s usually a hot dogger.” For more information about the Georgia Skydiving Center, visit www.georgiaskydivingcenter.com- BY JENNY MURR

With the increasing popularity of �ghting leagues such as the Ultimate Fighting Champi-onship, mixed martial arts (or MMA) is one of the fastest growing competitive sports, and with good reason. Because it combines many martial arts disciplines from around the world, includ-ing boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling, mixed martial arts is technical, brutal, and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Macon’s own Bubby Mitchell, owner of Rush Mixed Martial Arts gym, gave a glimpse at what it takes to join the competitive and rewarding world of mixed martial arts. “It’s easy to get involved,” said Mitchell. “If you want to come in and train on either a competitive or a noncompetitive level, all you have to do is sign some paperwork, buy about $100 worth of gear, and come in regularly to train. If you set aside time to train about 3 or 4 times a week, you’ll come in and really make progress.” Mitchell emphasized that anyone can come in and easily get involved with the exciting world of mixed martial arts. One of the most talented �ghters out of Mitchell’s Rush Gym is Bryan Goldsby, who was turned on to the mixed martial arts scene a�er his time spent wrestling in the Navy. For Goldsby, who has been making a splash in the scene a�er winning �ghts at Bellator 14 and Clash of the Kings, �ghting is a full-time career; his wife is deployed on active duty in Afghanistan and Goldsby supports his family through his endeavors in mixed martial arts. With his twice-a-day training regimen and impressive professional record, MMA has become his passion.

“MMA is boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, [and] jiu-jitsu all rolled in to one. It’s a mix of everything I love. I’ve always been multi-talented and this combines everything. It’s like being in the NFL and the NBA at the same time,” said Goldsby. While MMA certainly provides a physical challenge for its participants, one of the most positive aspects of mixed martial arts at Rush is the camaraderie that comes from having regular training partners that challenge a person to meet their personal goals. Mitchell lists the experi-ence of friends united to do their best in the face of challenges as one of the greatest aspects of mixed martial arts. “Camaraderie is the best thing about MMA. It’s a team thing. As much as the �ghts are one on one, you need a strong support team to train, and so you develop a friendship and brother-hood. More important than a �ghting technique, trainees learn humility, respect, friendship, and camaraderie,” said Mitchell. Mitchell o�en emphasizes that though the sport is di�cult to master, anyone is welcome to train at Rush. �e gym welcomes �ghters of any experience level, and though MMA is di�cult to master, people of all skill levels are welcome to begin training at Rush. Who knows, with enough practice, the next recruit might one day be ready for the big �ght. “Anyone can start out with MMA. You don’t need any background in martial arts or even sports. You just need to be dedicated. Our gym is very beginner friendly,” said Mitchell. - BY ERIC BROWN

As I crossed the threshold of ‘40 something’, I decided it was time for adventure. So I applied to Macon State College and have since graduated Magna Cum Laude…what a journey. Now that I am quickly approaching 50, I’ve been looking for DARING adventure and I found one…�ying a Cessna 172. It was a sultry evening and, a�er completing the safety check list, my instructor, Jim Basile of Air Adventures, started the single propeller plane and began our approach toward the “wild blue yonder.”As we taxied down the runway, he gave me a few instructions and then turned the plane over to me. I pulled back on the yoke (or as I called it, the steering wheel) expecting us to take �ight immediately, but it wasn’t until I put a bit more muscle into my e�orts that we le� the ground. �e grin on my face increased in tandem with our increase in altitude. �e sky was a powder blue and there weren’t many clouds. Finally, a�er reaching 200 feet above the ground, Jim told me to level o� by sliding the yoke back toward the instrument panel until the nose of the plane was just a li�le above the line of horizon.

I couldn’t believe it when I looked down to see the Coliseum Medical Center below us looking no bigger than a pack of gum. It was fantastic! �at feeling of being suspended above Macon—of moving so fast but feeling like we weren’t moving at all—and I was in control! �e sun began to set as we �ew over my favorite Macon spot, the Shoppes at River Crossing, turning into a perfectly round neon-orange balloon. And just as quickly as we took to the skies, my hour had passed and it was time to land. Jim took control of the plane, and just like that my adventure was over. Air Adventures is just east of Macon, o� I-16. Students can �y solo a�er 15 hours of training and can get a Private Pilot’s License. But it is recommended that everyone start their adventure by �rst taking a “discov-ery �ight.” For $70, students spend an hour of ground training and an hour of air time. Instructor Basile states that this “oo and ah” �ight a�ords someone the experience of �ying a plane for a reasonable price. For more information about discovery �ights and classes, visit Airadventuresmacon.com or call 478-951-1783.- BY JENNY MURR

MIDDLE GEORGIA’S GUIDE TO:

AVOID THE MUNDANE - TRY OUT THESE ADRENALINE-LACED ACTIVITIES

Living Dangerously

LIVE

1#Sky Diving

EXTREME CYCLING AT DUSKSATURDAY, JUNE 26Urbanacular Spectacular will hopefully be the biggest urban cycling event of the summer here in Macon. Everyone meets at The Shamrock at 6pm. This event will consist of an alleycat style (no brakes) race, there will also be a guided group ride during the race for cyclists who want to ride but not race, everyone will end at The Hummingbird with a happy hour after party and $5 matched sprints, winner take all.

FULL MOON CANOE TRIPFRIDAY, JUNE 25Enjoy a two to three hour expedition on the Ocmulgee River with Ocmulgee Expeditions. This will be their third Full Moon Float, a great experience for the novice or expert paddler. Must be at Spring Street on the trail at 8p.m. For reservations call 757-8226.

“If riding in a plane is flying, then riding in a boat is swimming. To experience the element, one must get in the element.” - Unknown

2#Mixed

Martial Arts

RUSH MIXED MARTIAL ARTSMACON (478) 742-8197

GEORGIA SKYDIVING CENTERROME, GA (706) 971-9029

3#FlyingLessons

Brian Rudd, a skydiving instuctor has jumped 615 times

AIR ADVENTURESHERBERT SMART AIRPOT

MACON (478) 951-1783

On pre�y much any sunny Tuesday or �ursday in Macon and sometimes Warner Robins, if you’re in the right place you can hear the thuds of men’s bodies clunking together in a fashion that could only be Macon Love. We mean the rugby team, of course. Even in a region known for football, rugby o�en gets overlooked, says team President Mike Dee. “�is past season, we’ve been in the knees. We’ve got a lot of rookies out there, trying to learn the game, and that inexperience has really hurt us” But, that’s not to say they don’t have fun. Dee, who came to Middle Georgia via Nebraska via the Air Force in 2001, joined up with the team the same year he arrived. �e team itself began in the summer of 1999 when several members of a struggling Georgia College club and old-timers from the defunct Macon Cadillacs R.F.C. combined their e�orts to establish a rugby club in the Middle Georgia Area. “My favorite thing is the camaraderie, we’re a team in the truest sense. We’ll play a game and then hang out a�erward. If I were to go to California to a Rugby function I’d be accepted immediately, so it’s really like a brotherhood, not to mention it’s just a great way to stay in shape, and get a li�le physical, and it’s really easy to get involved, even if you don’t know anything about Rugby.” Says Dee �e Team will take all newcomers and practices each Tuesday and �ursday at Central City Park though there are some e�orts to alternate practices between Bibb and Houston County due to some players being employed at the base. If you’d like more information about playing with the Macon Love Rugby Team call Mike at 478-320-4421. - B"D EVANS

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Several rock acts have formed a newprotest group that's opposing the new SB1070 immigration law that was recentlyimplemented in Arizona. The law allowspolice in the state to challenge anybodythat they even merely suspect of being anillegal immigrant (failure to provide con-firmation will result in arrest.) The musi-cians - who include Massive Attack,Sonic Youth, Rage Against theMachine, The GoGos, Street SweeperSocial Club, and Tenacious D, arepledging to not play any concerts inArizona until the bill is amended; somebands are even forbidding their tourbuses to drive through the state...

More updates on the Bono/U2 situationthis week - Bono's emergency back sur-gery in Munich, Germany was a success(the U2 frontman injured himself duringrehearsals for U2's next touring leg), buthe's still under doctor's orders to recuper-ate for a minimum of eight weeks and togo through a rehabilitation program. In avideo statement on U2's website, U2 gui-tarist The Edge said that Bono's injurycould've resulted in permanent damage ifit hadn't been treated when it was. At thetime of Bono's surgery, only a few dates

on U2's tour were moved; but the bandhas now postponed their entire roster of2010 North American tour dates, pushingthem to 2011. As mentioned earlier, U2also had to pull out of their headliningspot at the famed UK GlastonburyFestival (Bono saying that he was heart-broken, as U2 had even written a songespecially for the event), and will bereplaced by new headliners Gorillaz...

Michael Franti and Spearhead are fullof news lately, namely a new label deal, anew album, and a couple of new singles,as well, all as the band treks onward withits tour of North America. Now on amajor label (EMI), Franti and the band areset to release The Sound of Summer laterthis summer, with the album already beingprefaced to radio by single "Shake It."

Dance-popster Christina Aguilera haspostponed her North American tour until2011. The 20-date schedule was set tokick off on July 15th, but the singer, cit-ing prior commitments to the promotionof her new album, Bionic, as well as amovie project, has said it's just not goingto work within the current time frame.Bionic is in-stores now (just out lastweek), and new dates for Aguilera's U.S.shows will be announced later this year,with refunds for already-purchased tixavailable at point of purchase...

LINK OF THE WEEK:Discouraged by high concert ticket pricesand service fees? Well, Live Nation isoffering a little relief (if temporary) sothat you can plan at least part of yoursummer in rockin' style. They're eliminat-ing service fees on over 700 shows forthe entire month of June, so hop onlinefor the creatively-named "No Service FeeJune" at www.livenation.com...

MINI BUZZ:• This isn't a Rickroll - Rick Astley isreturning this week with his first main-

stream single in 17 years - the track,"Lights Out," sounds more like some-thing from The Fray than "Never GonnaGive You Up"...• Devo's first new studio album in 20years has been named - the band'sSomething for Everybody is set to hitstores on June 15th in the U.S....• L.A.-based post-metal rockers Isis hasannounced that they'll be breaking upafter their upcoming tour, after 13 yearsas a band...• And that song you've been hearing onthe new iPad advert? It's the Yeah YeahYeah's “Gold Lion” from their 2006album...

ON CD: Rooney's Eureka... Devo'sSomething for Everyone... We AreScientists' latest... Foals' Total LifeForever... and Cowboy Junkies' RenminPark... and that's the buzz for this week'sModern Rock.

Questions, comments, rants, raves, sug-gestions on this column or your favoritemusicians? Send 'em to Kristi at [email protected]

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ARIES (March 21-April 19):You will say things without thinking.You can be arrogant, presumptuous,and your own interests will come first.

This can be an excellent and/or banner week to dojust about whatever it is you want or are requiredto do. You have some very good aspects to yoursign. You must make an effort with your projectsand then you will see some outstanding results.Put your best foot forward, be bold and go for it!Such an opportunity is quite rare so be sure thatyou take prompt advantage of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You arepractical, peace loving, stubborn, anddeliberate. Taurus has a natural interestin money, and you like the finer things

in life. Now is a time that you will be very busylearning the lessons of life and this phase may bewith you for a year or two. During this periodyou will learn some lessons easily and others thehard way. If you allow yourself to be stubborn,then it will be the hard way. If you happen todabble in real estate and have a business-likemind you will be busy with these things andhave an easier time of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Geminiis versatile, fickle, intelligent, creative,quick, neat, and curious. Money and

business should start picking up again. (’Abouttime!) By the end of this month you will wonderhow you are going to accomplish everything. Youwill also wisely be saving some of your funds forthe leaner times. Next week on Wednesday orThursday (the 23rd or 24th) will be time to try yourluck again.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancer is sentimental, sensitive, andneeds to have a sense of security.

Cancer is intensely romantic and has a vivid imagi-nation. All this week is time for shopping and visit-ing. Friends drop in unexpectedly Wednesday night.There seems to be many errands to run this weekalthough you are being conservative with yourmoney. Everyone wants to talk to you right now(seeking advice?) and it is difficult to keep on top ofeverything. Next week you feel much more relaxed.

LEO (July 23-August 22): Leo is col-orful, self assured, outgoing, impulsiveand expansive. Money may be a bit shortnow but after next week it starts to slowly

improve so do not let it bother you. Some peoplearound you are making secret plans which you willknow about in another two weeks. However, you maynot approve of them. Perhaps you should ask aroundbefore it is too late. If you are planning on buying orselling something important, wait until December.Read Aries this week, as it applies.

VIRGO (August 23-Sept 22): Virgo isintellectual, critical, fussy, and shy andneeds constant reassurance.Some new

business ideas pop into your head. This could be agood time to implement them. Company will bedropping in on you this week and although money isshort right now, perhaps a small cookout is in order.This appears to be an excellent time to buy or sellreal-estate in this changing market. Also fix up whatyou have as an investment for the future.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Libra isartistic, musical, level headed, sympa-thetic, and generous. You can be gos-

sipy, critical, and bitter. Now is a time that youshould be very careful not to overdo or become irri-tated. You may feel as if you have extra energy tospare. (’Taint so!) That excess energy you feel needsto be channeled into something constructive. Tryyour luck again next Wednesday or Thursday. ReadAries this week, it applies to you also.

SCORPIO (October 23-Nov 21): You are very intense, strong willed,determined and secretive. You can be

willful and sarcastic, but a deep thinker with a finemind. Many grand plans are being talked about butnothing seems to be happening right now. The timingof these plans just seems to be ‘not right‘. This is anice lazy time when you can renew your energiesand get ready for the very busy summer ahead.

SAGITARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sagittarius is warm and friendly. You liketo talk a great deal making it difficult for

others to get a word in edgewise. Many of youSagittarians have a talent for reading cards or someother type of fortune telling. You may want to study abit more to hone your skills this summer. It appearsthat you might have a latent psychic ability. You feelmuch energy now and you will need to channel it intosomething constructive. Read Aries and Gemini thisweek, they apply to you also.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19):Capricorn is very often politicallyminded. Capricorn is also patient,

reserved, cautious, faithful and shrewd. This is agreat time to fix or up-date your property. Your part-ner has some great ideas on the subject so listen tohim/her carefully. Business ideas are floating aroundin your head this week and some new or differenttype of investments seem enticing. Do not go over-board at this time. Things are still unstable, but somesmall deals may suit you well. Go for the unusualthis time if you have not already done so.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Aquarius has a strong will, and is inven-tive, and will always enjoy doing the

unexpected, but you can be self centered.. The newand unusual attracts you now and as long as it is law-ful. You may be able to make something out of it ifyou are cautious. It seems that you need to experimenton the Internet and/or go into some kind of sciencefield. You have the ability to become a genius in yourchosen field. You could be the one to discover animportant new medicine or other breakthrough. ReadAries this week, it also applies.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20):You are emotional, easy going, artisticand sociable, Pisces will see only thegood in others, but you can often be

self-centered. Business and/or real estate ideas arekeeping your mind hopping right now. Maybe youshould combine the two of them! People are ask-ing you for favors again this week because you arean ‘easy mark‘. Think twice this time. Moneyseems to be trickling out for no good reason thismonth. Keep notes on what you spend (or fritteraway) so you know where to cut down. A favoriteAunt may drop in to visit. Listen to her advice.

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