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WHISPERS
A guitar maker is looking for space downtown
Grassroots is moving! {Just across the street}
Could there be a distillery coming to The Ville?
Love Leontine Linens? Kevins is hosting a Trunk Show
Ive heard of a BIG move for a favorite eatery
SUSHI is here on Thursdays at Bacchusget there early!
DO YOU HAVE A WHISPER?
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!
Only Landmarks would dream up a trip to Cuba. They believe that heritage travel helps drive home the
importance of historic preservationinThomasville andThomas County, so theyve recently addedthis program
as an option for involvement. In January, 19 Landmarks members spent five days in Cuba on a people-to-
people license, meant to give Americans greater exposure and familiarity with the people of Cuba. They went
with open minds and inquisitive natures and gained a new perspective on a country that is physically so close,
but culturally very far away. While there, they gained insight into the causes of the Cuban Revolution of 1959
as represented through its art and architecture. A day-long trip to an agricultural region introduced them to
both the countrys favorite export tobacco andto the newgenerationof organic farmers. And, of course, they
visited Finca Vigia, Hemingways home, as well as Cojimar, the fishing village he love so much. Everyone on
the trip agreed that five days was just enough to gain familiarity with Cuba, but that they would like to return
one day to learn more. If youre interested in going in 2014, be sure to join up with Landmarks as its only open
to members. www.thomasvillelandmarks.org Brent
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a little birdie told me
...
RECENT TWEETS
@DidiReuschel
@SteveMartinToGo: Congrats to
@SteepCanyon for Bluegrass Grammy
including Noam Pikelnys wonderful CD!
#duesouth@thomasvillearts
@BookshelfTweet
OMG- new Pride & Prejudice film adaptation
coming soon! @JaneAustenLIVES
@adstorey
I love the service department at my local
@Toyota dealership. They always take
good care of me and my car
@sweetgrassdairy
A @BellsBrewery #Hopslam firkin event
followed by a @StoneBrewingCo Tap Takeover.
#CraftBeer is here to stay in #SouthGeorgia!
Come join us.
@DreamingCow
Can anyone else pack 13 cups of yogurt
per minute? I dont think so!
I just happened to be driving by the future
location of YoBurst - across from Burger King and behind Big Lots
when.the owners appeared! I yanked the truck around and may or
may not have parked backwards in the lot, I was in such a fervor. I
said, Youre the yogurt people??" and they said, Youre the Townie?? and
we had a moment. Then they ushered me inside and lled my head
with sweet, tasty plans. Yall, they are the cutest couple! And they have
such a great vision for bringing yogurt to Thomasville.
Theyre really trying to do it right, and they are so fun and friendly, I just
know their shop will be, too. Theyll have self-serve yogurt, with lots of
avors - including Plain, for us Plain fanatics. Theyll also have tons of
toppings and lots of fresh fruit, not frozen. They love the health
benets of yogurt, and see that as a major component of their business.
Courtney is from Tville, and her hubbs, Kevin, is from South Florida.
They were at a yogurt shop in college and just thought, Thomasville
needs one of these. I told them how happy we all are that theyre here,
and though I almost kneeled to kiss their feet, I restrained myself. I did
mention the bit about using Dreaming Cow Creamery yogurt {local!} in
one of their avors and they were interested. Fingers crossed! Look for
them to open in April.
In other yogurt newsthe permit is no longer in the window of the shop
that was supposed to be opening in Downtown.maybe they bailed?
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WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
Holes will be downtown. $100 per team of 4, registration
First Friday and the day of the event. Teams will get bags
of goodies, including score cards, golf balls, and instructions.
Psssst!
February 15-February 28 All The Best News...For Free!
Shes your friendly face at The Bookshelf and has been there
longer than anyone. Carrie is a great resource for just the right
book, and apparently theres plenty we didn't know about her
1 - How do you resist the cupcakes? Do you have
a strategy? No strategy except give inonce a week.
2- Favorite book right now?
Canoeing and Camping on the Suwannee.
3- My ideal weekend would be:
Kayaking any of the big bend rivers.
4- Something you might not know about me is...
I know how to inoculate mushrooms.
5- Who would you most like to meet?
Naked Ed who lives at the
Sante Fe River at Lilly Springs.
New Collectors
night
An exciting, high-energy evening for anyone who
wishes to learn something about ne art, antiques,
and accessories, or simply to listen to the pumped
up sounds of a New York DJ. Well have our favorite
bartender mixing up vintage cocktails (did someone
say champagne?!), hors doeuvres, and specially
marked items exclusively held for the evening. So,
whether youre a sucker for sterling silver barware,
dog prints, antique linens, majolica, or duck decoys,
theres something for you to admire - or even better
- to take home and make your house look fabulous.
Tickets are selling fast, so buy yours online
(www.thomasvilleantiquesshow.com) today!
Friday, February 22, 6:30-8:30 PM. Reservations
required, cocktail attire. Dort
Immerse yourself in a night of fun at the
Thomasville Antiques Shows New Collectors Night!
thescooponyogurt...
LOOKING FOR
VOLUNTEERS!
Hands & Hearts
For Horses
(229) 551-0086
and swells
the leaves within.
William C. Bryant
steeps your boughs
and tints the buds
In March the Family Enrichment Group
is planning a downtown fundraiser
PUTT PUTT GOLF CONTEST
March 16th from 10:30-4:30
Word has it that these businesses will be participating:
Hicks, Stephen Gainous, Al Dixon, Trolly's, Lavish,
The Bookshelf, Relics, Stanley F. Smith
take time to know your loved ones wishes.
Have the Conversation.
Hospice of Southwest Georgia is here for you.
When the goal of treatment
has changed from curative to
comfort care,
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at your fingertips?
If so, we can help! Visit our Learning Center
on our website www.cfswealth.com for
a wealth of information on Tax Planning,
Retirement, Cash Management, Investing,
and Estates and Trusts.
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Yo-ho-ho and a bottle ofGeorgia-made
rum? Yes, indeed! Georgias first distillery
is celebrating the release of their Richland
Vintage Rum with a dinner + cocktail pairing at Liams. The
Richland Distilling Company is a craft distillery located in his-
toric Richland, GA. Diners will spend the evening with owners
Erik + Karen Vonk and learn about their passion and dedica-
tion to this all-natural, premium rum. Liams will pair a four
course dinner utilizing small farms and local Ingredients with
vintage rum cocktails. The dessert is a real treat - High Road
Craft Ice Cream + Sorbet {Atlanta} is sending a specially made
rum + raisin flavor for the event.
The dinner is Tuesday, March 26, 6:30pm. Tickets are $60pp,
call Liams @ 229-226-9944 for your reservation.
Ahoy!
It's A Rum Dinner
at Liams!
HOSTED BY
KEVINS
111 S. BROAD ST.
229-226-7766
LEONTINE LINENS
Carrie Shearer
113 East Jackson Street
Downtown Thomasville
229-226-9944
FARM 2 TABLE 2 YOU
www.LiamsThomasville.com
Ive never met a problem
a proper cupcake couldnt fix.
Sarah Ockler, Bittersweet
farmto table
bunnys quail pie
I was the lucky recipient of a friends quail
bountyand pot pie is a favorite of Mr. Townie.
The phyllo is crispy and buttery, but doesn't
leave you feeling completely sluggish.
Alternately, I would top with sage + cheese
biscuit dough...perfection!
{Adapted from http://www.dinneralovestory.com}
3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 package portobello caps, diced 1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, diced Generous dashes of thyme, dill, parsley
To taste: salt, black pepper, white pepper, cumin, garlic
1/2 cup milk mixed with 2 tablespoons flour
1 cup quail cut into small pieces, sauteed until just done
Handful frozen peas
1 pkg Phyllo dough, thawed and prepared
For Phyllo - butter and layer ten sheets, or more if you prefer a thicker crust.
For Pie: preheat oven to 425F. Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the
potato, mushroom, celery, onion, herbs + spices and simmer the mixture for 15
minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir the flour mixture slowly into the
vegetables and simmer, stirring until it is thick. Remove the pan from heat, stir
in chicken and peas. Add pot pie filling to 4 ramekins or 1 9-inch pie plate. Cover
with prepared phyllo crust (cut into 1/6 pieces if youre making minis), and bake
for 15-20 minutes (for minis) or 25-30 for a regular 9-inch dish.
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One of the most beautiful parts of Thomasville is the verdant tree canopy. On most any path you take from downtown to Gordon
Avenue, Love and Warren Streets to Dawson or Clay; you will discover some of the most incredible trees. From live oaks
covered in resurrection fern, magnolias dotted with lemony blossoms, cheerful dogwoods, and abstract Japanese magnolias
to iconic whispering pines. If you listen closely, you can almost hear them telling the tales of years past.
The tall, weathered and crooked magnolia tree in my lawn must have so much to share. You see, my backyard was once the
home of the local laundry. Cars would drive past the clapboard house into the back yard, drop off their clothes through their
car windows, then drive back out. Many people tell me that they remember the laundromat...and I bet the old magnolia
shaded thousands of lumbering automobiles as they came backand forth all day longyoung mothers with childrens clothes,
middle age socialites with fancy table linens for pressing, elderly gentlemen with their best Sunday suits. And the ladies who
worked there...did they enjoy their day-to-day work, greeting the same regular customers week after week? Did they day-
dream about vacations in lands far away from the tiny washateria? Did they hope for something more than their lives in
Thomasville? If only that tree could talk, it might tell me what life was like for them.
Strolling up Jefferson Street I always make a point to stop and enjoy the camellia filled yard at the corner of Hardaway Street.
It is bursting with old camellia bushes that almost touch one another. I imagine what a wonderful yard that was for the chil-
dren who grew up there...endless games of hide and seek amongst their thick evergreen leaves, picking armfuls of lush pink
and red blossoms to give to their adoring Mothers, or reading a book under their shade in the summer.
Another favorite is the avenue of mystical oaktrees that lines Clay Street near the intersection of Dawson. Twisted and gnarled
trunks support expansive limbs that hang heavily over the street. I squint my eyes and envision a woman in a long dress
strolling under the shade of these oaks, carrying a delicate parasol. Perhaps she is on her way to a friends house for tea or to
return a borrowed book. The same trees that shaded her path are shading mine. One day when I was walking under the
oaks, I looked up at the attic windows of an old forgotten house to see a raccoon the size of a dog, staring back at me! I dont
think we had expected to see one another. I wondered how long he and his family had taken up residence there.
Our beloved Thomasville Big Oak stretches out its branches like welcoming arms, greeting hundreds of people year after
year. Winter visitors of the 1880s must have been in awe at its size even then...and over one hundred years later people are
drawn to it daily. It has seen horse drawn carriages that clip-clopped down red clay streets be replaced by the modern auto,
rolling past on hard pavement. It has weathered summer hurricanes and cold winters...it has hosted scores of children on its
branches and has been captured in countless family photographs.
When you make your way around Thomasville, stop for a moment and think of the trees and what they provide for us, year
after year. And make sure you to remember to take care of them as well...after all, they cannot tell us their stories. Leslie
The increasingly popular Shotgun Supper Club (SSC) hosted
another sell-out event on Saturday, February 9th at Pebble Hill
Plantation. Locals Nan Myers + Carol Whitney created SSC in 2012
to share their love for food and creative events. The supper sold out
within hours and created quite a buzz around town amongst the local
foodies. Shotgun Supper Club paired with Sweet Grass Dairy (SGD)
and Chef Whitney Otawka from Farm 255 in Athens, Georgia, to
create a spectacular culinary event that will not soon be forgotten.
Arriving guests were greeted on the front porch of the Pebble Hill
Main House with a luscious array of SGD cheeses, fresh fruits, and
flavorful pork sausage fromSGD. The paired wine was a St. Hilaire
Brut NV from Languedoc-Roussillon, France. As darkness fell,
Wallace Goodman officially kicked off the evening in the garden
with two shots into the sky from his over-and-under vintage
shotgun. Toasts all around!
Fromthe porch, the effervescent Carol guided small groups of guests
down the steps to the intriguing and private Pebble Hill main house
cellar. An expansive table running the entire length of the cellar
awaited guests. Stunning, candlelit and intimate, with Nans creative
touch tall willow tree centerpieces and colorful camellia arrange-
ments set a rich and elegant tone.
As guest found their seats among friends and neighbors, the amuse
bouche was presented {a little taste to start the meal}. Apalachicola
oysters fried with a buttermilk hot sauce made the perfect Southern
beginning. The First Course was a salad of local Turkey Hill
lettuces, dotted with roasted parsnips, fried Brussels sprouts,
Thomasville Tomme from SGD, and a mustard vinaigrette. The
Second Course was a whimsical treat of farm-raised egg from SGD,
potato pure, and hen in the woods mushrooms, presented in a mason
jar. Once mixed by the individual guest, it was spread onto delicately
sliced rustic bread. The Third Course was an fabulous cider-braised
pork from SGD with carmelized apple, baby turnips and greens.
The pork was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth tender. The Fourth
Course was a heavenly butterscotch pot de crme with a touch of
vanilla cream.
Each course was paired with either a wine or beer, according to the
guests preference. The incredibly knowledgable Adam Foster +
Jeremy Little from SGD spoke of each pairing, offering the guests
extensive informationabout each. Chef Whitney fromFarm255 greeted
the guests aprs dinner, and she introduced her sous chefs as well.
With two sell-out, talked-about events under their belt, the
progressive thinking Nan + Carol are on to something here. With a
long waiting list for this past dinner, you will want to keep your eyes
peeled for their next event, sometime this spring. You can find them
on Facebook, or pop into Firefly downtown and see if you can get
the straight scoop from Nan. Leslie
FROMTHE BOOKSHELF &GALLERY
Childrens author Emilie Buchwald once said, Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. We couldnt agree
more.Were big proponents of reading to our kids, and historical celebrations give us all lots of opportunities to educate our
children through the art of storytelling. This week, weve made a list of our favorite stories to read to your children during
Black History Month. We think these are the perfect books to share history with young kids, and well be featuring some of these
titles during our story times in Midtown. Henrys Freedom Box, One Love, Rosas Bus, The Color of Us, Hopes Gift.
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roadtrip
Boston,Georgia
bostons got a lot going on these days
two newshops are worth visiting...
Mailmans stocks chalk paint and hosts classes
for a variety of stylish crafts. The Boston Depot
is now home to an interiors shop, and be sure
to visit the Accidental Gallery. Theres yoga at
Boston Aikido Studio {Tu 5:30p}, Zumba at
Southern Bella Salon {M-Th, 7p}, Amanda
Hurst Photography Studio is now open, plus
they just got their own Thomas Drug Store
downtown. And for lunch there'sFat Boys
Grille and Kountry Kitchen! Stay tuned for
details about their Tour of Homes on April 13th.
Besties Antiques + Vintage
and The Mailmans Daughter.
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SOUTH GEORGIA SPRING RAINS
BRING OUT THE PESTS!
If you like to doodle or sketch,
regardless of your skill level, Illus-
tration Friday is the get-together for
you. More of a social activity than a
formal class, Illustration Friday
features a fabulous model, as well as
a still life to inspire creativity. The
Thomasville Center for the Arts
provides this workshop the second
Friday of every month - FREE - at
Grassroots from 5:30pm 7:30 PM.
Wander in whenever you want, and
leave whenever youve drawn to your
hearts desire. Its as easy, fun, and
low-pressure as that! -Laura
clouds come
floating into my life,
no longer to carry rain or usher storm,
but to add color to my sunset sky.
Rabindranath Tagore
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229-225-7138
Creating strategy,
direction and
leadership
development for
your organization.
GIFTS
FORALL SEASONS
www.fireflyhome.com
SWEET GRASS DAIRY
OPEN UNTIL 9 PM THURSDAY SATURDAY
YOU DESERVE A NIGHT OUT!
come see us on broad street!
ILLUSTRATIONFRIDAYS
@THE GRC
February 15-February 28
surf safely
Individuals - Couples - Families
(229) 234-7337
www.KalonCounseling.com
THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
For more information: www.ThomasvilleArts.org
CELEBRATES
YOUTHARTS MONTH
MARCH 2013
MARCH 6THYouth Arts Show Exhibit
Opening 5:30 PM Open to the public
MARCH 11TH Literary Showcase
6:00 PM Open to the Public
MARCH 15TH Funtastic Lock-In
6-10 PMAges 7-11 $35 members $45 non-members
MARCH 22NDTeen Art JamAges 13 and up, Free.
SINCE 1981
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The internet can be a scary place if you dont understand what
is going on. Maybe you are one of those lucky individuals who
have won the UK Lottery. Or this prince from a country you
probably cant pronounce is emailing you to let you know you
have inherited millions of dollars...he needs just ten thousand
dollars, so he can wire the money to you! If it sounds too good
to be true, it probably is.
There are a lot more scams out there. Scammers pretending to
be your bank have been very common the last couple of years.
It is recommended that you do not click on links from your
email, unless you are absolutely positive it is from a reputable
person. Hackers design web addresses to look legit, and that is
howthey take your money! Simply delete the email and make
sure to call your bank and see if what the email stated is true.
Or manually type in the web address to your bank, and use
their message center.
As far as browsers go, Internet Explorer is out, Chrome and
Firefox are in. Microsoft is always doing what they can to
update their internet browser, but unless you would like to
make a donation to a hackers paycheck, avoid Internet
Explorer. Chrome and Firefox both have hundreds of
developers who actively design free extensions that allow you
to surf safely. And because of the many insecurities that
Windows offers, be sure to download antivirus software.
Malware Bytes is free and very useful. Oh, and when a web-
site asks you if you want it to save your password, decline. And
not just so your best friend cannot hack your Facebook. The
moment your computer becomes comprised {hopefully never,
but it happens}, it would be best to minimize handouts for
your computer intruder! -Jon
DANCE
card
tuesdays/thursdays
Dancing Downtown Classes
starting February 12th!
Country Western &
Line Dancing 7-8 PM.
Salsa & ChaCha 8-9 PM
Every Tuesday,
$10/person/class
Delarber Downtown
Bacchus Wine Bar
Sushi Night Thursdays
Order ahead at
www.bacchusthomasville.com
29 W. Jackson St., 236-9463
february 15
Date Night Whet Your Palette
$40 per couple, includes
paint, brushes and canvas
6:30 8:30 PM
Studio 209,
209 W. Remington Ave.
february 15-17
VanitiesA New Musical
Tickets:
$10 Students, $12 Adults.
Call 229-226-0863 or
visit www.tosac.com
february 17
Sundays at Four by TU
Musical Romance -
Center for the Arts
From Classical to Broadway
and Popular, featuring
performances by mezzo-
soprano Rebecca Fadell,
guitarist Adam Foster and
vocalists Lisa Mitchell and
Karl Barton. The concert is
free and open to the public
with a suggested donation
of $5 per person.
A reception will follow.
february 17
South Georgia,
North Florida Reections
Exhibit of
watercolor paintings
Sunday evening,
February 17 5:00
until 6:30 PM
Galleries at Pebble Hill,
Main House. The exhibit
will remain open, during
regular PHP hours,
through March 31.
february 21-24
Thomasville Antiques
Show + Sale
Including furniture, jewelry,
paintings, silver and more.
Speakers are Suzanne
Kasler, Ben Page, and
Gil Schafer.
General Admission is $15pp,
Please visit
www.thomasvilleantiquesshow.com
for detailed show
information and tickets.
*Townie Attending*
march 8
Step Show Showcase
Thomasville Community
Resource Center
Register at
www.tcrconline.org
february 23
february 26
Book signing,
Michael Kitchens
His book, Ghosts of
Grandeur is the only book
ever published focusing on
lost antebellum plantations.
The Bookshelf, 10 AM-12 PM
Proof Brewing Co. Casking
Hand-crafted brews using
special ingredients
from Liams. $20 pp,
229-226-9944
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A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away. Bil Keane
Better
than any
argument
is to rise
at dawn
and pick
dew-wet
red berries
in a cup.
Wendell Berry
welcome
You can cut all the
flowers but you cannot keep
Spring from coming.
Pablo Neruda
Spring!
Fine wine, handcrafted cheeses,
charcuterie, small plates, desserts