May 2017 135
Pop Life
Aliens: Covenant
Some of the most horrifying creatures in movie history are back on the big screen at your local theater. The aliens from the “Alien” film franchise are back in “Alien: Covenant”, and I couldn’t be happier. The new film is a sequel to the 2012 film “Prometheus”, and a prequel to the 1979 film “Alien”. […]
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RatRod Home Built Summit : June 9 – June 11
The Loafer is proud to be a co-sponsor of the first RatRod event to be held in the Tri Cities. The event host and primary sponsor is the Holston River Brewing Company, and the events will take place at their facility and campground. You may be wondering, what is a RatRod. Essentially, it is a […]
Batteries Not Included
Ghost World
I was 17 when I first saw the movie “Ghost World,” directed by Terry Zwigoff and adapted from the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes. The film was released in 2001 to critical praise and little fanfare at the box office. One of those cool, weird, wonderful films that never plays in a theater anywhere near […]
Appalachian Wanderers
A.T. Trail Days
Across America, the month of May marks the conclusion of school, the end of those constant spring rains, and the start of the summer vacation season. For those of us here in the Tri-Cities region, it heralds the approach of a favorite festival just across the border in Virginia. Appalachian Trail Days draws thousands to […]
The Casual Word
Morning Splendor
Songs and sonnets Come from you Inspiration My muse Glowing in the morning light Dawn sparkles Against your skin The first glimpse of celestial beams Caress every curve Entangled beautifully With the aura you emit So alluring Even the waning eyes of night’s guardian Strain for one last glimpse Earthly starlight A radiance Orbital bodies […]
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Five Concerts and a Workshop: A Week with Geraldine Buckley
Storyteller Geraldine Buckley, an English expatriate who makes her home in the United States, will be Jonesborough’s next storyteller in residence. The latest world-class performer in the International Storytelling Center’s live performance series, Buckley will tell an array of personal tales. “I specialize in telling true personal stories that make people laugh and think,” she […]
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RatRod Schedule
Thursday June 8 thru Sunday June 11 / RatRod arrivals Wed & Thurs 9:00 – 9:00 THURSDAY 7:00 | Live music kicked off by Cory Jeter and Six Strings Under FRIDAY 9:00 | RatRod lot opens for arrivals and set up / Vendors set up window is 9:00 – 11:00 AM 2:00 | Loafer relax and […]
Mountain Movers
Pastor Robbie Hilton: The Interview
Imagine if you will, a job that requires you to speak in front of large crowds multiple times a week. Would that make you nervous? Imagine how much tougher it would be if you were supposed to be an expert on every nuance of the subject matter. Long story short, hug your pastor next time […]
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H.R. Gertner @ Acoustic Coffeehouse
H.R. Gertner, currently on tour behind his most recent release, “Too Damn Heavy”, spins tales of love lost, found, and lost again at the Acoustic Coffeehouse Wednesday May 31st, 2017. Writing and performing the kind of songs that makes all them city folks wish they were born in the country, and makes all them country […]
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Chalk Art Celebration at Blue Plum Festival
New to this year’s Blue Plum Festival is the Chalk Art Celebration. Artists of all levels are encouraged to participate in the decoration of Founder’s Park’s sidewalks on Saturday, June 3. This is an opportunity for local artists to show off a bit of their identity and leave their color on the stepping stones of […]
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Pets of the Week
The Bridge Home has an ongoing aluminum can can collection in front of the shelter at 2061 Hwy 75 in Blountville,TN 37617. The cans are collected by a volunteer and the money from the aluminum goes towards badly needed food and supplies for the animals. The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue has started a […]
