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Bottoms Up

2-4-1 Wells

 College Night,
DJ Slim

7/16:  Villanova

7/23: Pistoltown

 DJ Shawty Slim
20's Pub
 Karaoke, 8p
 Karaoke, 8p

7/16: Project 77

7/23: Sugar Creek


 Karaoke, Happy Hour til 7pm
Loco's Bar & Grill
 Trivia night, big payouts!

7/15: Exit 172

7/22: tba

 Happy Hour $2.50 wells
 Happy Hour $2.50 wells
The Rookery
 Trivia, 8pm
 Dueling pianos, only place in town!
 Happy Hour 3-7, 241 wells

Happy Hour 3-7, 241 wells

 
BJ's Karaoke with Mitch, 9pm Happy Hour 2-7pm, $2 wells & domestics
 Happy Hour 2-7pm, $2 wells & domestics $1 shots during happy hour!
CJ's 2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm

Cornhole,

241 wells & jagerbombs

DJs Brad & Julie

 7/17: B Keith Williams
Friends Nightly Poker Karaoke 7:30 Bud Bingo
Billy's Clubhouse
 Happy hour everyday 11-7
 Poker, 7pm

7/16: Dale Walker

7/23: Caleb Grimes

7/30: Matt & Lewis

7/17: Chapter 13

7/24: Randy Wesson & Co

7/31: Loose Skrews
Macon Mellow
 Ladies Night: $1.50 house wine, $4.50 jagerbombs
 College Night: 10% off with ID, $2.25 PBR tall boys, $3 wells, $3 ritas

7/16: Jeremy Johnson

7/23: K-Mo

7/17: Matt Moncrief

7/24: Caleb Grimes
The Bird

Ladies Night free wells for the gals after 8pm, Team Trivia

 7/22: Drag Queen Bingo, $10 admission, free drinks for gals

7/16: Josh Roberts & the Hinges

7/23:  Capt Midnight Band

7/17: Big Mike & Booty Papas

7/24: Tokyo Spa
Wild Wing Cafe
 Gone country with Matt Pippen
 Thirsty Thursdays, live local music

7/16: Soulshine

7/23: Gary Ray & the Heartwells

7/17: John Stanley Band

7/24: Radio Cult
Rivalry's Skirts $2 drinks

7/16: Avery Dylan

7/23: Brian Smith

7/17: Exit 172

7/24: The Sit-Downs
Shamrock Trivia 9p

7/16: Josh Carson

7/23: Stribling

7/17: Planet Retro

7/24: 2nd Wind
Asylum
 543 Plum Street
 DJ Dance Party

7/23: Uncrowned with Greedy White Citizens

DJ Extreme

Doors open at 10:12
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Thur July 29

This day in history: (1958) NASA was established.


Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m.Thirsty Thursday!
2-4-1 beer and sodas. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Big Screen Movie Night presented by the College Hill Corridor Alliance. Free Screening of “Almost Famous” on large outdoor screen. Bring chairs or blanket to Tattnall Square Park and you’ll have a chance to win Bragg Jam swag! 8p.m.

Fri July 30
This day in history: (1976) Son of Sam terrorizes New York.

Bragg Jam Patron and Sponsor Party Must be a Bragg Jam sponsor or $100 patron (2 VIP Tickets) to attend and tickets can still be purchased at the door. Featuring the music of the Randall Bramblett Band and a unique music and live and silent auction with such items as a Zac Brown signed guitar, B-52’s singed Gretsch, weekend get-aways, dinner parties and more. 6-11pm. Armory Ballroom 382 First Street.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m.Fun family, run the bases after the game! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Opening Reception for Exhibit: Harriet Tubman: A Moses to Her People at the Tubman African American Museum. 6-7:30p.m. The exhibit will feature historic photographs, documents and works
of art from the Museum's collection to tell the story of the heroic life and career of Harriet Tubman. 340 Walnut Street.

Sat July 31
This day in history: (1975) James Riddle Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, disappears in Detroit, Michigan, never to be heard from again.

It’s Bragg Jam y’all! View the entire music schedule and band bios on pages 10-11.
Cram in the jam during Macon's ultimate summer music festival. Over 41 acts will play on 9 awesome stages. It all gets kicking at 5 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. $20 armband gets you in. The trolleys will give you free rides to the venues. For more info visit BraggJam.org.

City Market on Poplar Street Green Weekly market offers seasonal fresh and organic produce from the area, skillfully created arts and crafts, free-style arts, baked goods, plants and herbs, handmade soaps, jewelry and more. 9am - 1pm.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 6p.m.Family fun night with fireworks after the game. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Sun Aug 1
This day in history: (1774) Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 2p.m. Autograph session after the game and a chance to run the bases. $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Wed Aug 4
This day in history: (1944) the Nazi Gestapo captures 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family.

Dinner & a Classic Movie at Cox Capitol Theatre. “Come Back Little Sheba" (1952) 6:30 pm. Call or check website for menus & films. $5 or $17.50 with dinner. 478.257.6381 CoxCapitolTheatre.com. Dollar Day at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7pm - $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Sodas. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Ocmulgee National Monument Summer Children's Workshop
Children will get to explore the park on a hike. They will learn about the history and culture of the Native Americans who lived here for thousands of years. They get a make crafts and take home with them. Ages 7-12 Reservations Require. Children must bring a lunch and water. 10-2p.m. 1207 Emery Hwy. For more information call 752-8257.

Thur Aug 5
This day in history: (1962) Marilyn Monroe is found dead, lying nude on her bed, face down, with a telephone in one hand.

Drag Queen Bingo with Deonna Sage at the Hummingbird
Bingo is never a drag, especially when it’s hosted by a drag queen! Macon’s own glamour gal Deonna Sage emcees Drag Queen Bingo, an incredibly fun event hosted by The So Chi Companies. DQB will continue every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7-9p.m. Admission is $10 at the door and ladies drink free from 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Fri Aug 6
This day in history: (1945) An American B-29 bomber, drops the world's first atom bomb over the city of Hiroshima. Approx. 80,000 people are killed as a direct result.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m. Run the bases after the game! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

First Friday, is one day out of the month when downtown Macon truly comes alive. Sip, shop and stroll down First Street, Cotton, Cherry and beyond. Browse shops open late, enjoy drink and dinner specials, live music and art openings.  5-10p.m. downtown Macon. Beer & wine on the street allowed in a plastic cup only. This month’s theme: the Dog Days of Summer!

Jazz Violinist Ken Ford at Douglass On First Friday
Concert starts at 8p.m. Admission $25. For more information call 742-2000.

Art Opening: “Quality of Hurt” By Charvis Harrell at the Douglass Theatre Bold, bright in your face style of art, that dosen't blend into the background, but rather draws you in an forces you to pay attention. The first uncensored one man show by Charvis Harrell featuring mosaics, paintings and collages.At the Douglass theatre for the entire Month of August.

Sat Aug 7
This day in history: (1945) Concerned with its reputation about inhumane prison conditions, Georgia changes its constitution to set up a State Board of Corrections. Until 1945, prisoners in Georgia could expect to have heavy steel shackles put on by a blacksmith upon arrival.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 6p.m. Last weekend for Macon baseball. Fireworks after the game! $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Academy of Performing Arts Open House Join APA at the fall kickoff open house and celebration of the school's 6th year. 10am to 1 pm. See the summer Shakespeare performance and save money by registering early for 2010-2011 classes and productions. For more info call 478-476-1910.

Sun Aug 8
This day in history: (1974) Richard Nixon becomes first president in American history to resign.

College Hill Second Sunday Gospel Brunch. Join the College Hill Alliance every second Sunday of the month for free live music concerts in the historic Washington Park. Bring a picnic or buy one on site. FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert and all ages arts & crafts project with Macon Arts Alliance. Featuring music by Dub Shak. Washington Park, 7-9p.m. 478.722.9906. College St. at Magnolia St.CollegeHillMacon.com.

 

Ongoing


- music
Poetic Peace Open Mic: Y-O on the 1’s and 2’s every Tuesday at 567 Cafe, 567 Cherry St. 8-10 p.m.

Live Music Every Friday Night on the Patio beginning at 7:00pm at Edgar’s Bistro. Please call (478) 471-4250 for music line-up.

Free concerts at the Golden Bough Every Tuesday: Come hear some of Macon’s best musicians and songwriters in an intimate listening room atmosphere. 9p.m. 371 Cotton Avenue, Call Eric for music line-up, 744-2446.

- arts
City Market On the Green, every Saturday
9-1pm. The market is open to producers, growers, artists and other creative art vendors. Taking place on the block where farmers would bring their goods in horse drawn wagons, Poplar St.

Over 20 studio spaces fill the second and third floors above Michael’s on Mulberry. Everything from painting, printmaking and sculpture.  Contemporary Arts Exchange: Mulberry Street

Macon Arts presents May 7-28 - “Landscapes & Living Rooms” exhibit in the Gallery at Macon Arts. FREE. Weekdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3p.m. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 486 First St.

Through May 9 – “The Space Spot” interactive science exhibit at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. “Larry, Cat in Space” in the Planetarium Saturdays at Noon. $4 - $8. 478.477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Through June 6 – “Jun Kaneko” Exhibit at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. Larger-than-life ceramic works by the Japanese artist. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. 477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Tubman Africal American Museum presents Wini McQueen The History of the Dream Project. In 2001 the Tubman Museum commissioned artist Wini McQueen to create textile panels to be installed in the artrium of the new Tubman Museum. The finished commission chronicles the history of the tubman as well as significant people, events and memories from the macon and Middle Georgia community.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents, “Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous for Words.” Celebrate the Savannah native’s 100th birthday with the exhibit that covers his 5-decade career. Tue. – Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 478.751.3334. GeorgiaMusic.org. 200 M. L. King, Jr. Blvd.

Joycine's Art, Attitude & Accessory Gallery Costume jewelry, art and so much more!
333 Cotton Ave. For schedule and information contact Barbara at 478-743-3144.

Gallery 51, Open -Mon- Fri 8am to 4:30pm and Sat. 10am-2pm. Fine art, handcrafted jewelery, art glass sculptures, stained glass, woodturned bowls, photography, carved stone. 51 W. Adams St. Forsyth

Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. 744-9557. Artwork by over 30 middle georgia artists on display.

ongoing - family
“Sky Over Macon”, Fridays at 8p.m. Mark Smith Planetarium 4182 Forsyth Rd. Weekly, live star talk explore the constellations and far away celestial objectsvisible from Middle Georgia. Admission by donation. 477-3232.

Live music for kids every First Saturday at Georgia Music Hall of Fame Children love Pam Blanchard, the award-winning musician from Athens who performs music “for little kids and their adults.” Every first Saturday from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Program included with museum admission, $3.50 ages 4-17.

ongoing - movies

Macon Film Guild: Every second Sunday of the month. Show times are 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Douglass Theatre, 355 M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. For more information visit www.douglasstheatre.org.

Sunday Supper at the Cox Capitol Theatre Doors open at 5pm, movie begins at 6. $12.50 admission includes dinner. $6 child’s plate available.

Dinner and a Classic at the Cox Capitol Theatre: Doors open at 5:30 p.m, movie at 6:30p.m. $17.50 includes dinner. Reservations are GREATLY appreciated by calling (478)257-6391, ext. 6.

museum - gallery hours

The Musuem of Arts & Sciences
Monday - Saturday, 10 - 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Last Friday of Each Month, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission - Adults $8, Students 12-17 $5, Children 2-11 $4, Museum Members Free

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun. 1-888-GA-ROCKS. $8/$3.50.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun. Admission $8, children 4-16 $3.50.

The Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tours are on the hour with the last tour at 3 p.m. $8 adults, $4 students. Children under 6 free.

Tubman African American Museum
Monday-Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission  $5
for adults $3 for Children 4-17. 340 Walnut Street.

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Obesity is Killing Middle GA PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nancy White   
Wednesday, November 11 2009 12:22
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In early October I attended a breakfast meeting at Mercer University hosted by Community Health Works.  It was a kick-off to an all-day Regional Health Summit to follow in a couple weeks.  I didn’t particularly feel like attending, but wanted Coliseum Health System represented.

I sure felt differently by its conclusion.  My spine was stiff and my brain was spinning.   The information spoke straight to my nurses training and city council position.  The take-home message, distilled to the dregs, was that obesity is killing Middle Georgia both literally and economically, and strategies to prevent obesity fall at the feet of our local governments.

That obesity is killing us was no surprise.  A local doctor told me over 10 years ago that probably 90% of American’s healthcare costs are attributable to obesity.  Think about.  Obese adults are more prone to heart disease, hip, knee and back problems, hypertension, diabetes and some cancers.  Makes you wonder if we need healthcare reform or lifestyle reform.

The surprise was that the CDC recommends local governments –non-traditional partners -- develop policies to prevent obesity.  Further, the CDC has identified the highest priority strategies for local governments to tackle and has pilot tested them in 20 communities.

Obesity is very personal, which makes it sensitive to discuss.  Many regard obesity as a personal choice.  After all, the law of thermodynamics is no respecter of persons.  Calories in, calories out.  It works like your bank account.

Our culture, however, does not foster moderation in eating or spending.  And the human and economic costs of obesity to Middle Georgia are extreme.  Community Health Works cites research showing while 26.5 percent of all Georgia adults are obese, 31.1 of Middle Georgia adults are.  Their studies further show a $282.7 million potential annual healthcare savings to Middle Georgia if obesity is successfully addressed (Greg Dent, The Telegraph, 10/04/09).

CDC recommends 24 core strategies to local governments to prevent obesity.  They fall into a couple broad categories – supporting healthy food and beverage choices, and encouraging physical activity.  You may read them in their entirety at www.chwg.org.

As a community we already offer much in the way of supporting physical activity.  Consider the 10 miles of Ocmulgee Heritage Trail along the river.  The College Hill Corridor will incorporate walking and bicycle paths.  GDOT’s new projects include sidewalks.  A local cardiologist recently launched an initiative to extend bicycle trails all the way to Monroe County.  We have athletic programs offered through Parks and Recreation.

But we have room for improvement.  We could enhance personal safety in areas where people could be physically active but are afraid to.  We could enhance traffic safety in areas where people can be physically active.  Zoning policies that promote mixed use development, i.e., combining residential land use with commercial and institutional, promote physical activity.   Downtown is a good example of this.  Loft dwellers tend to walk rather than drive to work.

I’d like to see our own Parks and Recreation department take the lead in fighting our obesity scourge.  No additional employees required – just recalibration of a job description along with innovation.  They need look no further than Charlotte, NC.  This community created The Fit City Challenge, and they are whittling away at their goal to be recognized as the fittest community in the country.   The initiative is woven into the programming of every recreation center.  Residents can also participate through an interactive Fit City Challenge website.

Public policy promoting healthy food choices is more complex.  Public schools are a critical venue for this effort, and the Bibb Board of Education must take seriously their role in this battle.

Compounding the complexity is our high poverty rate.  According to Forbes magazine, Macon has the seventh poorest metro area in the U.S. with a per capita income of $21,913.  Fifteen percent of our metro population receives food stamps.  Face it, many local folks can’t get to a grocery store.

What can city and county government do?  Well, we could make a big splash like New York City and ban artery-clogging trans fats from all restaurants.  This was done just three years after New York banned smoking from restaurants.  They’re serious about public health!

The CDC guidelines are clear.  We must address access and affordability of healthy food choices.  For starters, we can ensure that within our own government facilities, healthier foods and beverages are more accessible and affordable than less healthy ones.  We could institute smaller portion size options within our own facilities.  We could provide incentives for food retailers to offer healthier food and beverage choices in underserved areas.  We could provide incentives to improve geographic availability of grocery stores (vs. convenience stores) in underserved areas.  And we must not forget the communications piece, tailored to our population’s literacy levels.  Additional funding is not a prerequisite.  We have websites, we have community cable TV channels, and we have cooperative multi media and institutional partners.  I also learned at the breakfast meeting that ample grant funds are available for these initiatives.

Finally, we must open a street-level community dialogue on our obesity epidemic.  How can we galvanize Middle Georgia behind the obesity fight?  $282.7 million potential annual healthcare savings to Middle Georgia is huge; and the quality of life gained as a result would be priceless.  Your ideas are welcome – send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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