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Kate HuntKate is a physical therapist with degrees in Exercise Physiology and Physical Therapy from UF and USF. She's also pilates-certified, ballet-trained, a mother of two and the owner of the beautiful new Liveyoung Studio in its new location on Jackson Street. The space is unbelievable! Tell us about the new Liveyoung. I've been a Physical Therapist for 15 years with a specialty in treating chronically ill geriatric patients. I opened my first PT practice when we moved to Gainesville as a specialty balance practice where I developed the fall prevention therapy protocols used in most senior living communities. When we moved to Thomasville, I really had no plan to practice here with my Gainesville practice thriving. I leased space from Metta to house a Pilates studio. The interest was incredible. We quickly outgrew the space, and I decided Thomasville needed a killer boutique with hard to find work out gear, great products, health food snacks and supplements, a blow dry bar and men's barber and an expanded specialized therapy offering. I decided that Liveyoung was not just for the senior contingency, but rather a lifestyle that we can all strive for. Tell us about your family. My husband and I met before I left for grad school and married the week before he started medical school. We have two energetic boys, Chip (10) and Mac (7), a Bichon, Remo, and Springerdoodle, Moo.Where can we find you around town? Buzzing around any of our fine dining establishments. I love food and good fun.Are there any local products you can't live without? Not so much products, but people. I couldn't make it without my girls, Courtney, Sarah, Morgan and Matti at the studio or my creative crew Haile McCollum, Lizzie Jones and Jackie Ellis Johnson. They make every day bright and easy, but mostly fun!

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South Georgia Ballet'sBig Spring Lineup

South Georgia Ballet {SGB} has some exciting and creative events coming up this spring; there's definitely something for everyone!

On May 12, SGB is collaborating with Liam’s for Feast & Fete, a New Orleans inspired fundraiser that will fill your belly with delicious food and drink and support all the SGB programs in the coming year. Liam’s will be serving a New Orleans style four course dinner for $100 a ticket. There are only 50 spots available so get your tickets now! Call the SGB office at {229} 221-9420 to reserve.

On May 29 and 30 the company will present their original production of The Princess and the Frog. Melissa June, School Director, says this production will be one of the most special-effects-packed shows they've staged. Senior company member Maria Dunbar will star as Tiana and Prince Naveen will be danced by Tallahassee Ballet company member David Brandon. In addition to a wide range of dance styles the show will also include a musical selection that represents the many types of music to come out of New Orleans.

Reserved and General admission tickets are available starting May 4 for $8 - $15. The show runs May 29 at 7p, and Saturday May 30 at 2p and 7p. The 2p show is an abbreviated version that includes the youngest SGB dancers. Call {229} 228-9420 for tickets.

The SGB Summer Intensive makes me wish I was {cough!} years younger and could audition. This summer, SGB is bringing in some exciting choreographers and speakers to work with and educate dancers on a variety of styles of dance and various aspects of the industry. Not only will dancers receive dance instruction but also valuable exposure and networking opportunities.

The Summer Intensive runs June 8 - 12 and June 15 - 19 from 9a - 5p. Dancers are welcome to attend one or both weeks. An application, application fee, and audition are required and to be completed by June. For more information or to get a copy of the application call {229} 228-9420 or go to www.southgeorgiaballet.org.

- Emily M.

If your nose was voted most likely to be found in a book, chances are you’ve spent some quality time in our local, independent bookstore, The Bookshelf. A downtown mainstay, The Bookshelf has been around for decades. And on Saturday, May 2, The Bookshelf will join the country-wide celebration of books and independent bookstores from Bend to Brooklyn. The Bookshelf has a full day of activities planned in celebration of all things literary. It all kicks off at 10a with special “early bird” promotions, which includes some local java from Grassroots, and a children’s story time featuring area preschool teachers at 11a. Local artists will be setting up shop all day long, creating works inspired by their favorite literary scenes and characters, and Tallahassee’s Lucy & Leo’s Cupcakery will be on site from 1 - 3p with sweet treats. The Bookshelf plans to party until the metaphorical cows come home by hosting a book-themed happy hour and staying open late until 8p. In addition, sixteen exclusive

books and art pieces for Indie Bookstore Day 2015 will only be available at participating IBD bookstores, and only on May 2. Items include a signed chapbook of original essays by the bestselling author of Bad Feminist, Roxane Gay; a literary map of the seas; a color broadside from Stephen King’s forthcoming novel Finders Keepers; a literary baby onesie, and much, much more.

“Our goal is to create an inviting, celebratory atmosphere for the friends and customers who support our shop year-round,” says Annie Jones, owner of The Bookshelf. “It takes a village to run a small business, and year after year, the people of Thomasville help us run ours by supporting our events and shopping locally.”

We Townies can put down our books to drink a book-themed cocktail to that! For more information on Indie Bookstore Day at The Bookshelf, head to www.bookshelfthomasville.com.

- Natalie K.

Get Involved: HOTC Volunteer Week

April is full of celebration and cheer. From the fun of April Fool’s Day to the joy of Easter, this introduction to spring boasts a great deal of mirth. April is also National Volunteer Month, and Hands On Thomas County and many special businesses are ready to give back to our laborers of love. Beginning Saturday, April 18, you can find “Appreciation Stations” around town. Participating spots will have special offers and goodies for HOTC volunteers. Businesses include Jersey Mike’s Subs, Grassroots, Wash-N-Go Express Car Wash, the Visitor’s Center, Cheers for Volunteers and more. Throughout the week there will also be awesome chances for you to get involved at Birdsong Nature Center, Care Package Collections, Second Harvest, Keep Thomas County Beautiful and the Rose Show Parade. The week

will conclude on Saturday, April 25 with Due South. These organizations and events will help you continue to give back during a week that reminds us all of the crucial role volunteers play in communities.

HOTC showcases that role every day. The organization was founded in 2003 to connect members of the community to non-profit agencies, needs and service opportunities. They are especially thrilled to take a week out of the year to say thanks to those who make their vision come to life.

For more information and a full schedule of activities and volunteer opportunities, visit www.handsonthomascounty.org, call {229} 226-5200 or email info@handsonthomascounty.com.

- Chaise B.

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The roses are blooming and artists from near and far are coming to Thomasville to paint the town dur-ing the 2nd Annual Piney Woods Plein Air Paint Out!

“We made a splash last year with our inaugural event and this year lots of new artists who heard what they missed are coming,” says Rebecca Hendrix, co-founder of the event along with Sandi Shaw of Accidental Gallery in Boston. “This kind of event is exploding in popularity around the country, attracting top-notch artists who love to meet each other, paint in wonderful locations and just have fun.” On April 24 + 25, in conjunction with the Rose Festival, the participating artists will appear at choice locations around Thomasville during four sessions that will include night painting, an escape to a private plantation, quick draw and location of choice. Artists will paint the sites in their personal styles using any choice of medium. Their finished artwork will be presented for judging and prizes. The public is invited to interact with the artists, vote dur-ing the quick draw session and join the party at the recep-tion on Saturday, April 25. Tickets are $15 and available in advance at Wiregrass Gallery or at the door that evening. For more information or questions, please call Rebecca Hendrix at 319-9398 or e-mail rebecca@artfromaheart.com.

- Amanda S.

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Thursday, April 23

37TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S ROSE BUD PARADE7p, Broad Street, parade featuring wee ‘Villians.

POWER OF THE PAST MUSEUM

9a - 6p, 882 Airport Road {Off GA Hwy 122/Pavo Road}. An extraordinary personal collection of some

of the oldest + rarest aircraft engines and aviation memorabilia: 226-3010 or visit www.powerofthepast.org.

friday + saturday, april 24 + 25

LAPHAM-PATTERSON HOUSE TOURSTours available Fri 1 - 5p; Sat 10a - 5p. Tours begin on

the hour; last tour begins at 4p. www.thomascountyhistory.org.

PINEY WOODS PLEIN AIR PAINTOUTThe second annual event featuring street, night &

plantation painting. Email rebecca@artfromtheheart.com or call 319-9398 for more info.

STEP INTO THE PAST AT THE THOMAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

Tours available {also on Thursday} at 10a, 2p, and 3:30p, Thomas County Museum of History. Visit www.

thomascountyhistory.org or call 226-7664.

AFRICAN AMERICAN ROSE QUEEN EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT

10a - 5p, {11a – 4p Sat} The Jack Hadley Black History Museum presents a display of Thomasville’s first African

American Rose Queens. Info: 226-5029.

9TH ANNUAL ORCHIDS ON PARADE 9a - 4p, inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North

Broad Street- Showcasing Orchid Society flora.

94TH ANNUAL ROSE SHOW1p - 5p {9a - 4p Sat}, Broad Street at Remington

Avenue, Downtown.

STANDARD FLOWER SHOW 10a - 4p {2p - 5p Fri}, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 South Broad Street, admission free, donation suggested.

Seated picnic luncheon/fashion show begins at 1p {Fashion Show, $15pp}.

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67TH ANNUAL ROSE PARADE

7p, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville.

17TH ANNUAL STREET DANCE8:30p, immediately following the parade, intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets featuring The Atlanta

Rhythm Section.

Saturday, April 25

38TH ANNUAL ROSE CITY 10K RUN8a, in front of the Post Office on Broad Street. More

info: 226-9878.

CITY OF ROSES CAR & TRUCK SHOWRegistration at 9a, Show 10a until 3p around the

Courthouse on North Broad Street; 13th annual event, featuring motorcycles, cars and trucks.

36TH ANNUAL 1 MILE RUN {AGES 12 & UNDER}9:30a, in front of the Post Office on Broad Street. 226-

9878 for more info.

CIVIC GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW10a - 4p, Ribbon Cutting at 10a under the big top in

Paradise Park. Seventy-fourth annual event.

ART IN THE PARK10a - 4p, Paradise Park. Featuring fine arts, crafts, great

food and children’s activities throughout the day, includ-ing a zipline. Free admission.

FLOWER SHOW: CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY

10a - 12p, Thomasville Garden Center - Young children are invited to the patio to learn about butterflies and to

plant a host garden. Free. Info: 226-5291.

PINEY WOODS PLEIN AIR QUICK DRAW!1:30 - 3p, Paradise Park - New this year - artists will

gather at Paradise Park and have limited time to execute a painting.

2015 ROSE CITY GOLF CLASSIC {Sat + Sun}Held at the Country Oaks Golf Course from 8:30a - 4p on 4/25 + 4/26. Contact Mike Owens for more

information: 225-4333, mikeo@thomasville.org.

23RD ANNUAL BARK IN THE PARKCome see the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane

Society in Paradise Park. Registration begins at 10a and the event runs until the early afternoon.

- Denise P.

The Rose Show is upon us once more—the parades, festivities, and events run from April 23-25. as always, it will be packed with events that are family-friendly and perfect for

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Spring really snuck up on me. This particular winter seemed longer, colder and bleaker. Early March arrived, but the cold was relentless. I still kept my head down, just trying to stay warm.

When a branch of dogwood beside our lane struggled to bloom, I looked at it with disbelief. And then, every day got brighter. More dogwoods, and the lacy grace of white spirea began to wave, first tentatively and then authoritatively, as their blossoms increased. "Spring is here," they announced. I cheered!

Dogwoods are my favorite springtime shrub or tree. They are the heralds of all the other glorious flowers to come, and their subtle oriental form is revealed when they are lighted at night.

Maybe you too will think about additions to your yard or farm. {And to your business property, if space permits. You can write it off, and, believe me, flowers will appeal to your customers.} In late fall or during the winter, you can plant your favorites, allowing them time to establish a root system before another spring and summer bring hot weather and dry periods.

Locally, the dogwoods have been on my mind this year. There used to be a knock-out tree on the corner of Broad and Jefferson, next to the Old Library. It was so shapely and full of blooms that it was a testimony to how well dogwoods grow in full sun and standing alone.

Development can take the form of an attractive new school building, like the one on the corner of East Jackson and Glenwood. The space it occupies grew many tall pines, with a charming understory of dogwoods. Most of the dogwoods were deliberately planted there in the 1940's or 50's because dogwoods are also known to thrive in the filtered shade of pines.

In past springtimes, the Glenwood Drive corner was a show of white trees. Dogwoods can thrive in bright sun or part sun. There are four or five dogwoods in our back yard that Mother Nature zig-zagged across an artful band, just 30 or 40 feet from the house. When you look out the back windows, they really appear to be brilliant lace curtains draped in the trees. Mother Nature is known for excellent landscape design!

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Spring is finally here and with it comes a bounty of vegetables and produce, lovely weather and backyard BBQ's. One of the best things to eat with BBQ is cornbread, a staple of Deep South cuisine. Growing up, we had cornbread with almost every supper. There is great debate on how best to prepare it. In the South, it is strictly buttermilk, cornmeal, eggs and usually bacon fat; in the Old South wheat was very expensive so only cornmeal was used. In the North, recipes added sugar, and flour to cut the sugar; more contemporary recipes have baking powder for leavening. My grandmother, a farm girl from Glen St. Mary, Florida, married a New England navy man, so this recipe was tweaked over the years to cater to both palates. Growing up, I knew no different: just that my grandmother's cornbread was

the best. I am proud to serve it in my restaurant and proud to share the recipe with Townie readers. We use Bradley's Country Store grits or Bumpy Road Farm grits at Chop House. You can purchase Bradley's at numerous locations, including Lewis Produce; Bumpy Road Farm grits can be found at the Market Square Farmers Market in Tallahassee on Saturdays. Serve this cornbread with everything from morning eggs to pulled pork.

For this recipe, I recommend heating a cast iron skillet very hot, pouring in some bacon fat or butter, pouring in the batter and putting the whole skillet in a maximum heated oven for 15 mins until the bread is cracking on top. This creates that lovely crust on the perimeter. If you don't have access to a cast iron skillet, any sprayed baking pan will work; it will take

around 40 mins in a 375 degree oven. This recipe serves about 6-8 large portions.

1 cup melted butter or bacon fat1/3 cup sugar4 eggs2 cups buttermilk1 tsp baking powder2 1/2 cups cornmeal1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt

Cream butter and sugar in mixer, add the eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk and the dry ingredients; bake as above depending on the pan!

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When I met Hillery Allen Richards at Grassroots for an early summer iced coffee, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I sat down to a table with a tall, smiling beauty with long brown hair and stylish, business professional attire, noticeably lacking in paint spatters or any tale-tale signs of her profession.

Not your average artist, and no stranger to Thomasville {she tells me she's a 9th generation Townie}, Hillery Allen Richards is new to the 'Ville's art scene. She grew up in Thomasville, attended Valdosta State University and Georgia Southern, then headed out west to finish her degrees {business and art} at Colorado State University. Back in Thomasville with her husband and little girl, she recently hung out her proverbial shingle on the web at hartillery.com.

Inspired by her love for the animal kingdom, much of Hillery's work features her own pets, bunnies {she herself was born on Easter}, as well as regional favorites like the Red Hills’ beloved bobwhite quail. An animal lover from the start, Hillery began volunteering with a veterinarian at age twelve and planned to become a veterinarian herself. Art won out in the end, but her love for all creatures great and small shines through in her paintings. Hillery’s work is primarily in oil painting, and although she features 3”x3” mini paintings on her website, she prefers working on a much larger scale. “I love painting BIG,” Hillery shares, and 4'x5' or 4'x6' paintings are her favorite. “I paint really

fast,” she adds. She attributes her speed and technique to a college professor at Colorado State who had previously taught at Harvard. Hillery tells me that she blocks out the canvas with color within the first fifteen minutes and works from that.

Since starting her online retail space last month, Hillery sells a plethora of affordable miniature, original pieces of art, along with a handful of larger pieces. In addition to her ready-to-buy artwork, Hillery also takes commissions. Visit her at hartillery.com to snag a piece of your very own.

- Natalie K.

townie profile: Hillery ALLEN Richards This 9th generation townie's got heart + beautiful art

SUmmer camp slots still open: Thomasville Townie takeover

On May 25 - 28 or July 20 - 23, rising 8 - 12 graders are

invited to assist in all production of the Thomasville Townie, for distribution of 2,000 copies to the

Townie’s 50+ outlets the week following camp’s end. They will conduct interviews and produce regular

features {Chums, Dance Card, Whispers} under the guidance of the paper’s editor in chief.

Participants will be given tutorials in photography,

editorial writing, interviewing techniques and layout. Students will have the opportunity to pick up

publication credits for college applications. Campers are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers/

cameras {not required}.

The camp will meet at and utilize the technology at Brookwood School. Call {850} 339-1352 or e-mail yourtownie@gmail.com. Each section must reach

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Enroll now at www.brookwoodschool.org.

The stylish house"Magic mirror in my hand, who is the fairest in the land?" So asks the Evil Queen from the Brothers Grimm iconic story, Snow White, in the 1812 first edition of their collection simply called Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Much later, Mr. Disney would give us the now familiar “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all” version. Magic or not, mirrors, grand or plain can add charm, light and functionality to any room in the house.

I was rummaging through one of my all-time favorite thrift stores in Durham, NC today and came across an absolutely divine 18th century wood and gesso mirror with flaking but intact gilding. Price tag, you ask? A cool $20. No, ma’am, that is not a typo. Twenty Dollars! I snatched that tag off like a Golden Ticket and fled to the counter. Is it a tad worse for wear? Yes, but charmingly so. I dislike for things to look too new anyway. Almost as if they had no back story to share with us. Take it from one who knows, I see enough back story in my own mirror every day. So…yes, a fabulous deal on a great piece needing only a little love and wood glue. But the question remains. What to do with it now I have knocked an old lady down to get it? I mean, the last thing I need is something else, right? Which client shall be the lucky recipient and what in the world will I use it for? The answer is simple. There is no right or wrong answer. When the right space presents itself, I will know it. Will it grace the shelf of a Georgian style mantle in a Neel Reid house in Atlanta or repurpose itself as an over-the-top bathroom piece in Savannah? Who can say? What about changing the hang and using it to open up that gloomy back hall? Perfect! At that price point, you can do just about anything to it and without feeling terribly guilty for having some fun with it. Paint it a wild color and use it in a teenager’s room. Embrace it. Antique and vintage are for us all to enjoy, regardless of age. There is one rule of thumb, however, which I adhere to. Always avoid using more than one mirror in any room. Over a mantle for reflection and as a prestige piece? Always. In a hallway for light and openness? Absolutely. But, unless you a mixing various mirrored pieces on a wall as a collage, which CAN be pulled off in the right space with the right stuff, it is a good idea to keep mirrors down to one per space. How many times does one need to peer in a looking glass in the same room anyway? So, regardless of what one thinks of evil queens and magic mirrors, or even Mr. Disney, mirrors were, are and always will be stylish.

- Davey B.

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fuzzy goat:getting cozy with

cadence + Carolina Cadence Kidwell made the good bet: that in a close knit, artistic community like Thomasville, she could, “bring the fun of fiber art and make those bonds even closer.” A year has proven her prescient. At Fuzzy Goat, over 80 people have attended classes and learned knitting. Crochet classes have started. The stress relief and meditative qualities of such communal activity, including lower heart rate and endorphin release, behoove in today’s world. Want a therapy to quit smoking? There are men’s classes signing up now. Due South will take place out back over at Studio 209. No doubt, there will be some happy knitting and rhythmic crocheting on Fuzzy Goat’s adjacent patio on April 25th. Cadence's daughter, Carolina, reminds me, “knitting doesn’t stop just because it’s getting hot outside.” As we talk, Cadence knits. She is comfortable and becoming in her success, and then, all over the store as I need matters and details explained. Carolina confirms her Mom has always been energetic. I learn about “indie” dyers {artistic visionaries}, natural and sustainable fibers {animal and plant}, how merino is softer than alpaca, and larger needles create more breathable stitches. Townie tidbit: if you are interested, Cadence owns the building uphill, next door. She is on the lookout for Thomasville’s next entrepreneur who will rent the space and fit the community. Fuzzy Goat is located at 223 West Jackson Street next to Bacchus Wine Bar in Thomasville. www.fuzzygoatyarns.com Find them on FaceBook, Twitter, and Instagram or call 236-4628.

- Benjamin G.

If you are orphaned, you might think you are due for a good turn from life’s breaks. If you are a farmer circa 1900, a good man, and getting older, you might expect some special dispensation when you apply for a son from an orphanage. In Anne of Green Gables at TOSAC, when Anne Shirley and Matthew Cuthbert meet at the Prince Edward Island train station, neither seems at first blush to be what the other desires, yet both turn out to be the best of gifts, even better than hoped for.

This slice of life drama is good providence, some-thing we all need to feel and enjoy during un-certain times. And, TOSAC provides. At the Storefront theater this weekend through the first

weekend in May, you are invited to come and see things work out when we choose not to give up but carry on doing and giving our best, even when it seems too few things are going as we plan. The blessings of love and mercy are to be found on stage, displayed, and conveyed for those of us who choose to attend and receive them. Fridays 4/17 and 5/1 at 8p; Saturdays 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 at 8p; Sundays 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 at 2p. TOSAC: Thom-asville On Stage and Company at 117 South Broad Street in downtown Thomasville. Tickets $12 Students and $15 Adults. Call the Box Office 226-0863 or on the Web www.tosac.com.

- Benjamin G.

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APRIL SHOWERS AT THE ‘SHELF The Bookshelf is buzzing with activity this spring; we’ve got a dozen events on our calendar for April, plus more scheduled for May. It can be a little overwhelming to juggle,

but here are a few highlights coming up in the next couple of weeks:

SHELF TALK + SIGNING WITH THE LOCALIST. Birmingham, Ala.- author Carrie Rollwagen is my long lost kindred spirit. She’s got the bookstore business in her blood {she co-owns an indie bookstore in Birmingham}, and her new book, The Localist, details the year she spent supporting only locally-owned small businesses. Somehow, Carrie never comes across as preachy, but instead is funny and heartwarming, and she’s coming to town on April 23 from 5 - 7p. She’ll be signing copies of her book – which is a 2015 favorite of mine – and sharing ways we, too, can support locally-owned businesses in our area. Don’t tell anyone, but this is the April event I’ve been anticipating most. Don’t miss it!

SHELF TALK + SIGNING WITH CHARLOTTE MARSHALL. We love customers who bring good books and good people to our attention. Theresa Brown – who restocks those Pines and Plantations cookbooks we love so much – told us all about her cousin Charlotte Marshall, a Georgia historian and writer who’s contributed to a new book, The Tangible Past in Athens, Georgia. Now she’s bringing her expertise to The Bookshelf ! On April 30, from 5 to 7p, she’ll be signing copies of her coffee table book about Athens, plus she’ll be sharing her ideas on how we can compile a similar book about our own beloved Thomasville. History buffs and Thomasville devotees, this one’s for you. {I hear there will be homemade cheese straws.}

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY. Recover from the Rose Festival and Due South, because Independent Bookstore Day is coming! Join us for a nation-wide celebration of indie bookstores on Saturday, May 2. We’ll be partying all day long with scavenger hunts, story times, cupcakes, coffee, music, and more! Last year, the inaugural California Bookstore Day attracted thousands of people and increased bookstore sales all over the state, and it’s my hope we can have the same kind of excitement here in Thomasville! I’m thrilled to have a bookstore in a downtown that supports locally-owned businesses and honors entrepreneurship, so to have an entire day devoted to celebrating what makes indies lovely is a dream come true. This event will kick off a month full of exciting, book-y signings and shelf talks {including, yes, Charles Martin}, so come out and show your support. We promise to make it worth your while.

See you in the Shop, Annie

townie crosswordApril 17Glenn Simmions Exhibit

Boston Community Center, 112 North Main Street, Boston, GA {through 4/19}. more than 20 paintings

and sculptures from local artist Simmions.

The Thomasville ExperiencePrices start at $570

Sweet Grass Dairy and the Paxton HouseEnjoy a weekend in Thomasville with a unique

partnership between the historic Paxton House and Sweet Grass Dairy. The package includes a private,

casual dinner and wine pairing at Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop on Friday night, a Saturday cheese making class with SGD owner Jeremy Little, an

afternoon wine and cheese tasting and 2 nights at the Paxton House. Contact SGD: 228-6704.

Thomasville’s Got Talent5:30p, Free, Thomasville First United Methodist

Church, 425 North Broad Street. Popular bluegrass group Midnight Rain will perform, in addition to

10+ local acts that range from singing and dancing to stand up comedy. Proceeds will support the church’s

annual Rwanda Mission Trip. 226-0840.

April 18HOTC Volunteer Week

{Begins}, 9a - 5p, Various Project Sites.Join Hands On Thomas County in a week-long

celebration of service! Follow HOTC on Facebook for daily updates during the week. www.handsonthomascounty.org.

Annual Rabies Clinic8a - noon, On-site low-cost rabies vaccinations.

$13/1 pet, $12/2 pets, $11/3+ pets. Ochlocknee- Police Station, 9:30a - 10:45a; Coolidge - Police Station, 11:00a - 12:00p; Boston - Police Station,

8:00a - 9:15a; Barwick - City Hall, 9:30a - 10:30a; Pavo - water tower.

Spring Container Gardening Workshop10a, Free, Thomasville Nursery, 5545 US Highway

319 South. This free workshop will show unique and beautiful ways to plant and display with spring

containers: 236-4617.

Rose City Walk8:30a Eastside Tennis Courts, Thomasville Center

for the Arts, 600 East Washington StreetPerformance t-shirts will be awarded to those who

complete the course of 3.1 miles. Awards will also be given in other categories.

Record Store Day7a - 9p, Apollo Records in the USA, 129 East Jackson Street. Loads of Record Store Day titles including a shipment from the UK, as well as limited pressings

in colored vinyl: 305-4518.

April 19Spring Walk in the Forest

2 - 4p, free, Join tour guide Beth Grant and enjoy the beauty of an old growth, climax forest.

www.lostcreekforest.eventbrite.com.

April 23 - 25 94th Annual Rose Show and Festival

Various Locations in Downtown Thomasville. In addition to the Rose Show, the festival includes two

parades, an arts and crafts fair, a car and truck show, a lively street dance {featuring the legendary Atlanta Rhythm Section} and a host of other interesting and

fun events {See page 2 for the full lineup}.

April 254th Annual Due South

TCA Studio 209, 209 West Remington Avenue, 12 - 11p, $10 pp. Celebrates the authentic southern connection between land, family and tradition. this year’s headliner: The Band of Heathens. 226-0588

or thomasvillearts.org for tickets.

April 27 Spring Wine & Cheese Tasting

Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, 123 South Broad Street, 7p, $40 pp. A night of celebrating Sweet

Grass Dairy cheeses and wine pairings with Jeremy and Jessica, and sommelier, Allan Bass.

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The Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce has named this year's Chamber Awards winners! Small Business of the Year: Taylor Benefit Resource; Large Business of the Year: Caterpillar, Inc.; Nonprofit of the Year: Hands On Thomas County; Professional of the Year: Jackie Spadoni; Legacy Award: Thomasville YMCA.

Everfan still has hero recognition bags available to recognize Thomasvillle's superheroes on April 28, National Superhero Day. Businesses may purchase a Hero Recognition Bag for $25, which includes a custom superhero cape and coupons from Fallins Barbecue and Longhorn Steakhouse. $5 from each purchase goes to HOTC. An afterparty at Grassroots Coffee will feature edibles and more. Get 'em before they're gone: amanda@everfan.com.

our 4th annual due south special edition is out. We printed 10,000 copies and spread them to the ends of the earth! {Kidding! Check our usual outlets and the Center for the Arts.} Special thanks to Thomasville Center for the Arts, Callie Sewell and our gracious advertisers: Angela D. Turner, Dara Barwick Consulting, Liam's, Moonspin Pizza, Liveyoung Studio, Angie Avard Turner, ktcreative, Thomas University, Monticello Opera House, Woodleaf Senior Living, Fuzzy Goat, Butler's On Broad, Covey Film Festival, Chubb Realty, A Confident Smile, Mimi's the Look, Blush Salon & Spa and Hands On Thomas County.

Don''t miss the Garden Club''s 94rd Annual Standard Flower Show on the 24th and 25th during the Rose Show at the Thomasville Garden Center {1002 South Broad Street}. This year's theme surrounds the books and wit of Dr. Seuss. Events include a Luncheon and Fashion Show at 1p and a 2p Ribbon Cutting to open the show. Raymond Hughes, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera, will offer a piano concert during the opening hours and the Thomas University jazz band will entertain on the grounds for the ribbon cutting. A children’s event from 10a - 12p for ages 5 - 10 will feature a series of activities on Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening on the patio of the Garden Center. The children's event is free and co-sponsored by the Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation. T

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