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Small Business Saturday and Other things or Where have I been for so Long....

2011-11-26T12:41:00.000-05:00

Small Business Saturday! Self Exclamitory People! Buy Local , Support Local Businesses and NOT the Big Box Stores! The Money that is given to Local Businesses STAYS LOCAL !!!

As For Where this Blogger has been , That's for me to tell in time. Stay Tuned. Let's just say I've lost 127 lbs since I've been gone.

Tuesday Night , Downtown Spartanburg - Dickens of a Christmas - Les's Hope it doesn't rain.

Saturday December 3rd from 10 am - 6 pm : Hub Bubs Holiday Handmade Hoopla

What's a Hoopla you may ask? it's like a Hub Bub.....

Peace Out

Change is Coming

2010-11-27T15:33:00.002-05:00

Things may be Changing around here real soon......for the better,,,,Watch this Space.....

First In a long time

2010-10-18T13:46:00.000-04:00

Just checking in with a anyone who is still reading this blog page...I need ideas to freshen and liven this page up...any ideas?? Let me know at abstraktrt@gmail.com

Watch this Space

2010-08-15T10:22:00.000-04:00

Dear Readers,

I know it has been a VERY Long time since you last read anything new on my blog. And I Apologise for that, I had Issues...but I am better now. So, If YOU or you know of a Business that would like to Post an event ( be it: Charity, or whatever or just shameless self-promotion) Let Me Know... and I would be glad to post the details and and other pertinent Info Right here. Rules are the Business or Event MUST ( and this is a MUST ) Be in the Upstate or WNC area . Hope to start reading E mails from businesses and you soon.

All the Best,

Mr. Oddblog

"Myriad: The Art of Rick Rowland."

2010-01-14T14:40:00.000-05:00

"Myriad: The Art of Rick Rowland."

Wet Paint Syndrome will be open next Friday from 6-9PM and Saturday from 10AM-6PM for this exhibition.

Rick's work includes recent expressive paintings, portraits, and years of drawings of local buildings.

Please join us for this special retrospective of a local artist who has been creating art in this place for many years.

Rick has participated in two of three Pop-Up Galleries and is excited to share a larger selection of his work with the community.

Stop in to see it ........

Also ....3rd Annual AIR Show is going on now at Hub-Bub Through Feb 11

http://www.hub-bub.com/

Pop up Thursday

2010-01-07T12:08:00.000-05:00

TONITE, Jan 7: Pop-Up With Us!

We are excited about what looks to be a great crowd of artists and buyers lined up to attend the 3rd Pop-Up Gallery Night at Wet Paint Syndrome! We have had more calls and messages about this Pop-Up than the first two combined. Make sure to invite a friend to join us too!

Artists please show up at 6pm to hang your work. The show is open to the public from 6:30-9pm. Artists pay just $15 dollars to hang two pieces and no commission is taken. It is a great place to find very good, very affordable, local art! Did you know last month 60% of the artists reported sales within a week of the Pop-Up from contacts made at the event? Be there with your checkbook to support these local artists!

Worried about the weather? Based on the forecast, we think it will be warm enough to keep the roads clear for the entire event. So plan to stop in to grab a hot new piece of art on your way to get your bread and milk!

See you at Hillcrest!

WET PAINT SYNDROME, LLC
1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Suite 34
Hillcrest Shopping Center
Spartanburg, SC 29307

Contact Kris Neely at wetpaintsyndrome@gmail.com with questions.

Also, NEW LINK on the Site List , We Welcome Grace Presbyterian Church- Spartanburg to the Area ....

just look to the left in the list.....you'll find it.....Check them out....

1/1/2010

2010-01-01T22:14:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year....Sorry this is late...but here ya go.....

Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010

Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Location: Wet Paint Syndrome, LLC

Street: 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Suite 34

Spartanburg, SC 29307

Patrice and I were recounting tonight about the amazing opportunities that have blessed us in 2009. Among many other wonderful moments, my development as an artist has definitely hit a new high watermark. Not only did I earn my MFA from Goddard, present a large scale exhibition at Wofford, and paint at Ghost Ranch during a residency, but we came very close to breaking even on the new studio venture. Without you, our friends and family, this would never have been possible.

To celebrate the incredible support and encouragement we have received from friends and family in this past year, we would like to offer a very special one day sale at Wet Paint. From 9am-6pm on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010, I will open the studio at Hillcrest to the public.

ALL of my original paintings will be offered on a buy one, get one (of equal or lesser value) FREE (while supplies last) for one day only. This sale does not apply to posters or cards.

Many of you know this kind of markdown is very unusual in the world of fine art sales. It is not recommended or advised. It is not a smart move for many reasons. In fact, this will probably be one of the only times I can ever offer my work in this fashion.

However, as you know, my whole philosophical approach toward sharing my art is to make it affordable so it can be shared by many.

This sale is intended to be a true celebration of all of your support and a genuine thank you for your encouragement! I do not plan to advertise the sale widely because it is intended to thank those who have been so supportive of my art along the way. Please feel free to pass this on to others. Buy a piece for yourself, and give one to a friend who has supported you in 2009! Or invite a friend to chip in for the cost of the first piece so you can give them the second!

We only accept cash or check, so come prepared as you need to be.

Thank you for all your continuing support for my art. If you cannot make it Saturday, please know how much your support and encouragement means to both of us!

Happy New Year!

Kris Neely

Don't forget the Pop-Up Gallery on January 7th from 6-9!

Got Fear?

2009-12-09T05:00:00.024-05:00

" FEAR NOT!!"

December 10, 2009- January 6, 2010

Wet Paint Syndrome is presenting “Fear Not!”: New Guardian Paintings by Kristofer Neely. Kris's guardian angels have been installed in church sanctuaries, college campuses, public parks, homeless shelters, cemeteries, and refuges for people who have been abused or neglected. They will make excellent holiday gifts. The "Fear Not!" show features a series of work that Neely completed on found wood at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Peek behind the curtain to view Kris's studio and the growing collection of his work lining the walls.

December Events:

Dec. 10 - Opening Event of “Fear Not!”: New Guardian Paintings (6- 9 PM)
with featured reading and book signing by Dr. Kirk H. Neely (7 PM)

Dec. 17 - Art Walk Open Studio (5- 9 PM)

Dr. Kirk Neely will again be signing books. We are pleased to announce that Wet Paint Syndrome will be an official trolley stop for the Art Walk! Park at Hillcrest and ride the shuttle into downtown!

Wet Paint Syndrome, LLC
Hillcrest Specialty Row (on the flip side)
1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. , Suite 34
Spartanburg , SC 29307

email: wetpaintsyndrome@gmail.com
web: http://www.wetpaintsyndrome.com/

Call for an appointment: 864.579.9604

Yesoday : 2 Turkey Recipes and some wet paint

2009-12-02T11:08:00.001-05:00

I apologise for not continuing Leftover Turkey Week yesterday....was under the weather...so here is Yesterday and Todays Recipes....in an event called : Yesoday

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING TURKEY ENCHILADAS

Leftover cooked turkey (white or dark meat pieces)

1 or 2 cans cream of celery soup or cream of chicken, cream of mushroom (whichever suits your taste)

1 can diced green chilies

1 reg. size pkg. plain tortilla chips, crumbled

1 (8 oz.) pkg. Cheddar cheese, grated

1 (8 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese, grated

1 sm. onion, chopped

1 jar jalapenos (optional)

Saute onions in butter in medium skillet until golden brown. Add green chilies, soup, and 1 soup can of water. Stir and simmer until heated. Crush tortilla chips, using 1/2 of package. Spread a layer in bottom of baking dish. Evenly place a layer of cooked turkey on top of chips. Spoon a layer of 1/2 of soup mixture over chips. Add jalapenos, if desired. Sprinkle with 1/3 of both grated cheeses. Repeat chips, turkey, and soup mixture; top with grated cheese. Quantity is determined by the amount of turkey available. For larger amounts, simply continue to layer ingredients.

Conventional Oven: Bake in oven at 350 degrees until thoroughly heated and cheese is bubbly.

Microwave Oven: Heat at medium high power until thoroughly heated and cheese is bubbly.

Note: This dish is great during holidays after everyone is tired of turkey and dressing. Cooked chicken also works great. This recipe reheats well and tastes even better as a leftover!

from: http://www.cooks.com/

And Now for Todays Recipe for your Leftover Turkey

QUICK TURKEY CHILI

1 lb ground turkey

1 cup chopped onions

1 can diced green chilies

1 can diced tomatoes

2 tabelspoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

4 tablespoons chili powder (to your taste)

salt & pepper

hot sauce if desired

Brown ground turkey in olive oil until brown, add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic, salt, pepper and chilie powder, mix well, add chopped chilies, diced tomatoes and simmer for about an hour on low. Serve with sour cream and grated cheese. Add hot sauce if desired.

Submitted by: K**** C***** ( privacy is a thing with me )

from : http://www.cooks.com/

Also don't Miss Decembers Pop Up Gallery tomorrow night from 6:30 - 9 Pm @ Wet Paint Syndrome

If you are an Artist and would like to show your work Entry Fee is : $ 15 and limit it to 2 works...FCFS ( First Come, First Served )

www.wetpaintsyndrome.com

or contact Kris Neely at : wetpaintsyndrome@gmail.com

Leftover Turkey Week - Day 1

2009-11-30T05:00:00.001-05:00

TURKEY LOAF

2 eggs, slightly beaten

4 tablespoons melted butter

1 package Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing

1 1/2 cups turkey or chicken broth

2 cups cooked turkey or chicken, cut up

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

2 tablespoons onion, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 tablespoons minced green pepper

Sauce:

1 10.5 oz. can cream of celery soup

3/4 cup milk

This is a good way to use leftover turkey or chicken.

If you have any leftover gravy, up to 1/2 cup may be added to the broth (to equal the 1 1/2 cups called for).

In the Cooks.com test kitchen, we have also added whole cranberries and fresh mushrooms as a variation.

Combine all ingredients (except those for sauce) in the order listed. For extra flavor, the onion and garlic may be sautéed in butter before being added, but this is optional.

Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Press mixture into pan and bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes or until top is firm.

To make the sauce, combine celery soup with milk in a saucepan; simmer for 3 minutes. Pour half over the top of the loaf. Serve remaining sauce in a gravy bowl or ladled over the top of individual slices.

Serve with cranberry sauce on the side.

Gobble, Gobble , Gobble....

2009-11-26T00:00:00.008-05:00

From your friendly neighborhood Blogger

2 Friday the 13th's in the same year? " Holy Superstition, Batman "

2009-11-13T10:34:00.000-05:00

Why Is Friday the 13th Bad Luck?

If you're one of those people who avoid traveling, going to work, eating in a restaurant or signing important documents on Friday the 13th, you have paraskevidekatriaphobia. There is no need to call the doctor. It means a fear of Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th is unlucky in North America, Western Europe and Australia and has its roots in both pagan culture and Christian beliefs. In the United States, it is the most widespread superstition. The British Medical Journal reported in 1993 that on Friday the 13th, the number of hospital admissions that are due to vehicular accidents is significantly higher--by as much as 52 percent--than on "normal" Fridays.

Ever since Christ was crucified on a Friday, many Christians believe the sixth day of the week to be unlucky, reports InfoPlease.com. In addition, 13 brings bad luck because that is the number who attended the Last Supper. But such superstitions go back even further than some 2,000 years ago. Norse mythology also reviled the No. 13. Loki, the most loathed of all the Norse gods crashed a dinner party for 12. As the 13th guest, he was said to cause the death of Balder, the god of light, joy and reconciliation.

Here are some superstitions about Friday:

--Never change your bed on a Friday as it will give you bad dreams.

--If you start a trip on a Friday, you'll have misfortune.

--Cut your nails on a Friday, and you cut them for sorrow.

--If a ship sets sail on a Friday, it will bring bad luck.

--Friday is the witches' Sabbath.

Here are some superstitions about the number 13:

--13 is the Devil's Dozen.

--Should 13 people eat dinner together, all will die within the year.

--Just as many buildings don't have a 13th floor, instead skipping it and going from 12 to 14, many cities don't have a 13th Street or 13th Avenue.

--If you have 13 letters in your name, you will have the devil's luck. Don't believe it? Count the letters in these infamous names: Jack the Ripper, Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, Theodore Bundy and Albert De Salvo.

--There are 13 witches in a coven.

So why is Friday the 13th unlucky? The best-selling novel "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown describes a popular theory that claims it is due to a single historical event that happened 700 years ago: the decimation of the Knights Templar. This legendary order of warrior monks, first formed during the Christian Crusades to battle Islam, was so powerful by the 1300s that it was seen as a political threat to kings and the pope, reports About.com. \

Katharine Kurtz writes in "Tales of the Knights Templar": "On October 13, 1307, a day so infamous that Friday the 13th would become a synonym for ill fortune, officers of King Philip IV of France carried out mass arrests in a well-coordinated dawn raid that left several thousand Templars--knights, sergeants, priests and serving brethren--in chains, charged with heresy, blasphemy, various obscenities and homosexual practices. None of these charges was ever proven, even in France--and the Order was found innocent elsewhere--but in the seven years following the arrests, hundreds of Templars suffered excruciating tortures intended to force 'confessions,' and more than a hundred died under torture or were executed by burning at the stake."

- http://www.aolnews.com/

Election Day

2009-11-03T09:43:00.000-05:00

Move Over H1N1...Wet Paint Syndrome is Here

2009-10-29T14:12:00.000-04:00

New Art Studio in the Hub City a.k.a. Spartanburg its called Wet Paint Syndrome

Info below from Local Artist Kris Neely...

We have a community event called the Pop-up Gallery the first Thursday of every month starting in Nov.

Artists are invited to present up to two works to show in the space for one night.

They pay $15 dollars, and there is no commission if they make a sale.

It runs from 6:30 to 9pm and is free and open to the public. Artists arrive at 6pm to hang work on a first come first serve basis.

They need to stay with their work and manage their sales or conversations about it.

We hope this new approach will foster more critique, artistic discourse, and encourage a stronger community for local artists.

We hope established artists will bring work that is very new, or even in process, and pushing the edges of an artist’s practice.

We also want to offer opportunities to artists who are still emerging to show work in the community.

Hopefully we will have a crowd of folks who want to come out to see the raw edge of new art in the Upstate.

Self-taught artists, mixed media experiments, and non-traditional work is also strongly encouraged.

We are trying to make it as affordable as possible for both the artist and the buyer by charging a low flat fee.

The goal is to reduce the uncertainty for the artists, the buyers, and people who are seeking a new form of expression to step into the spotlight in our community.

I have no idea who might show up to share, so that will be the most fun!

Thanks for your help!

and..Yes...if you'll look to the left..the Link to the site is There....

Art and an Author

2009-10-15T14:17:00.000-04:00

Sorry I am late, Here is what's happening tonight DT Spartanburg

Now in its second year, ART WALK SPARTANBURG returns Tonight from 5 to 9. Be a part of this great downtown event, and walk the streets of Spartanburg! Maps will be available at the galleries to help you plot your course.

MYST, 154 West Main Street, is hosting an opening reception for Suzanne Zoole from 6:30 to 9:00. This well-known local artist calls her work "abstracted realism." Zoole's work encompasses interiors, landscapes and figures.

CAROLINA GALLERY is showing a collection of landscapes, figure and still life paintings, as well as sculpture and jewelry by the artists they represent. In the street level exhibition space there are one or two paintings by several artists whose work can be seen in greater depth on the second and third floors.

SPECTRUM, at 151 West Main Street, is able to offer gift buyers another opportunity to purchase items from the former shop at the Spartanburg Art Museum. Creative cards by Cindy P. Canty will also be available. In addition there is a wide selection of truly affordable framed prints. There really is something for everyone, and you might want to think "Christmas."

HUB-BUB, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue, will present a free movie in their "Green Screen" film series, "Addicted to Plastic," a documentary that reveals the history and worldwide scope of plastics pollution. The film begins at 7:30. On exhibit in THE SHOWROOM: Paintings by Kris Inman and Robert Urban.

THE ARTISTS AMONG US PROJECT features a growing collection of photographic portraits of important local artists at 121 West Main Street. This Stephen Stinson and Ed Emory collaboration is only open on the night of the Art Walk, so don't miss out! Come on by to see how many artists you recognize.

At the Chapman Cultural Center, THE SPARTANBURG ART MUSEUM continues the exhibit "From Decoration to Passion, Selections from the Heavrin Collection featuring works by Henry Gasser, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith and Elizabeth O'Neill Verner, among others. THE ARTISTS' GUILD GALLERY exhibit is titled "Imagineering" by Jim Taylor.

At 172 East Main Street, THE CRESCENT GALLERY is showing a varied collection of works by their represented artists.

GALLERY 155, 155 East Broad Street, features rotating exhibitions.

ART WALK SPARTANBURG is your chance to stroll with friends or meet new ones, while enjoying what this great art city has downtown. Make your plans to check us out every third thursday of the month. And as always, the Art Walk is free and open to the public

** Bloggers Note ** Also Check out this Authors Website : Jen Burdette @ www.lulu.com/jburdette09 She has written a book of poetry and she is also an Artist And Yes, Her book is FOR SALE

Busy Week @ The Showroom

2009-10-06T14:42:00.000-04:00

Tonight

A Good Mule is Hard to Find book release -
10/6/09 - Tuesday
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Book release for Kirk Neely's "A Good Mule is Hard to Find."

Wednesday

Exhibit opening : Robert Urban and Kris Inman -
10/7/09
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Robert Urban and Kris Inman
Exhibit Shows through Oct. 30

Thursday

The Waybacks & The Belleville Outfit - 10/8/09 -
Thursday
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

HUB-BUB and Little River Roasting present

The Waybacks and The Belleville Outfit

Where:David Reid Theatre at The Chapman Cultural Center

When:Thursday, October 8th 7:30pm

Ticket Prices: $20 advance

Two Americana super-groups with ties to Spartanburg take the stage in their first-ever joint bill.

The Waybacks of San Francisco feature fiddler Warren Hood, son of Spartanburg’s Champ Hood and The Belleville Outfit from Austin, TX includes three homegrown Hub City musicians.

The Waybacks, darlings of the annual Merlefest festival, have been called “one of the most exciting, inventive and fun acoustic bands on the planet.” The Belleville Outfit, now touring the country with their new album Time to Stand, have been recently nominated as “Best New and Emerging Artist” by the Americana Music Association.

Saturday

Hub City Empty Bowls

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Plaza at Chapman Cultural Center.

3 - 7 p.m. at The Showroom.

Open to the public

Eat Soup… Keep the Bowl… Feed the Hungry

Help feed local hungry citizens by purchasing a bowl of soup served in a handmade bowl for a $15. All of the bowls are made by volunteers in the community. The soup is donated by local restaurants. All proceeds go to a local charity that feeds the hungry. Keep the souvenir bowl as a reminder of helping others.

Hub City Empty Bowls is being headed by Jim Cullen, a local potter and pottery instructor at the Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) Art School. HUB-BUB is partnering with Carolina Clay Artists, SAM’s Art School and Chapman Cultural Center in this project.

The goal of Empty Bowls is to raise money to help organizations fight hunger, to raise awareness about the issues of hunger and food security and to help bring about an attitude that will not allow hunger to exist.

For more information about Hub City Empty Bowls, please email HubCityEmptyBowls@gmail.com or call Jim Cullen at 320-5358.

The Empty Bowls Project, a grassroots movement to help end hunger, started in North Carolina. From its humble beginnings as a meal for the staff of one high school, Empty Bowls has spread across the United States and beyond and has raised tens of millions of dollars for anti-hunger organizations.

Sunday

Figure Drawing Session -
10/11/09 - Sunday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please join HUB-BUB for figure drawing sessions led by artist-in-residence, Greg Bae. Each session is $10 and can be paid at the door. HUB-BUB has limited easels and participants are responsibile for their own supplies.

Contact Alix at HUB-BUB for more details: alix@hub-bub.com

Art Mart Saturday

2009-10-02T14:30:00.000-04:00

This weekend is going to be great!

There are about 30 local/regional artists signed up to sell their wares during HUB-BUB's annual fall Art Mart. Come check out the photography, jewelry, paintings, clothing, pottery, and more.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Brasserie Ecosse, Little River Roasting, and Cakehead Bakery.

The Hub City Co-Op will be out here too! Bring your friends and family out for this fun event in downtown Spartanburg that supports the local arts community.

See you Saturday, 10-3pm,

149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave in the parking lot beside HUB-BUB.

Upcoming Events @ The Showroom

October 3 - Art Mart

October 4 - Figure Drawing

October 7 - Exhibit Opening - Robert Urban and Kris Inman

October 8 - The Belleville Outfit & The Wabacks at the Cultural Center

October 10 - Hub City Empty Bowls

October 11 - Figure Drawing

October 15 - Green Screen - Addicted to Plastic

October 16 - Seth Walker

October 17 - DanSynergy at the Cultural Center

October 18 - Figure Drawing

October 22 - Green Screen-The Garden

October 23 - Mad Tea Party

Blog 252 or How to have a 19 lb baby

2009-09-25T08:00:00.001-04:00

Found this on several News Sites aolnews had it as well as Google

19-Pound Baby Is Born

A woman in Indonesia has given birth to a baby boy who weighed in at a staggering 19.2 pounds and 24.4 inches long. The child, Muhammad Akbar Risuddin (Akbar means "big"), was born by caesarean section on September 21 at a public hospital in North Sumatra province.

"This heavy baby made the surgery really tough, especially the process of taking him out of his mum's womb. His legs were so big," Dr. Binsar Sitanggang told Agence France Presse. The child is healthy, although he did initially receive oxygen for breathing problems. "He's got strong appetite, every minute, it's almost non-stop feeding," Sitanggang added. "This baby boy is extraordinary, the way he's crying is not like a usual baby. It's really loud."

Sitanggang thinks the boy grew so large because his mother, who is 41, had diabetes, a dangerous condition since the pregnant woman's high glucose level means the fetus can receive too much glucose and grow abnormally large.

Figure Drawing Session - 9/27/09
- Sunday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please join HUB-BUB for figure drawing sesshions led by artist-in-residence, Greg Bae. Each session is $10 and can be paid at the door. HUB-BUB has limited easels and participants are responsibile for their own supplies.

Contact Alix at HUB-BUB for more details: alix@hub-bub.com

251....wait! what now?

2009-09-24T08:00:00.001-04:00

Don't Forget!!

Green Screen - Fresh -
TONIGHT
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

@ The Showroom

7:30pm (doors open at 7)

Admission is FREE

Yesterday I failed to realize it was Blog 250 ...oops.....

The Following Posting Was sent to Me.Views Expressed do not reflect the writer of this Blog

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE PHILOSOPHY OF AMBIGUITY, AS WELL AS THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF ENGLISH:

~ DON'T SWEAT THE PETTY THINGS AND DON'T PET THE SWEATY THINGS.

~ ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR.

~ ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION.

~ IF MAN EVOLVED FROM MONKEYS AND APES, WHY DO WE STILL HAVE MONKEYS AND APES?

~ I WENT TO A BOOKSTORE AND ASKED THE SALESWOMAN, "WHERE'S THE SELF- HELP SECTION?" SHE SAID IF SHE TOLD ME, IT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE.

~ WHAT IF THERE WERE NO HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS?

~ IF A DEAF CHILD SIGNS SWEAR WORDS, DOES HIS MOTHER WASH HIS HANDS WITH SOAP?

~ IS THERE ANOTHER WORD FOR SYNONYM?

~ WHERE DO FOREST RANGERS GO TO "GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?"

~ WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SEE AN ENDANGERED ANIMAL EATING AN ENDANGERED PLANT?

~ IF A PARSLEY FARMER IS SUED, CAN THEY GARNISH HIS WAGES?

~ WOULD A FLY WITHOUT WINGS BE CALLED A WALK?

~ WHY DO THEY LOCK GAS STATION BATHROOMS? ARE THEY AFRAID SOMEONE WILL CLEAN THEM?

~ IF A TURTLE DOESN'T HAVE A SHELL, IS HE HOMELESS OR NAKED?

~ CAN VEGETARIANS EAT ANIMAL CRACKERS?

~ IF THE POLICE ARREST A MIME, DO THEY TELL HIM HE HAS THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT?

~ HOW DO THEY GET DEER TO CROSS THE ROAD ONLY AT THOSE YELLOW ROAD SIGNS?

~ WHAT WAS THE BEST THING BEFORE SLICED BREAD?

~ ONE NICE THING ABOUT EGOTISTS: THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE.

~ HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CIVIL WAR?

~ IF ONE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMER DROWNS, DO THE REST DROWN TOO?

~ IF YOU ATE BOTH PASTA AND ANTEPASTO, WOULD YOU STILL BE HUNGRY?

~ IF YOU TRY TO FAIL, AND SUCCEED, WHICH HAVE YOU DONE?

~ WHOSE CRUEL IDEA WAS IT FOR THE WORD 'LISP' TO HAVE 'S' IN IT?

~ WHY IS IT CALLED TOURIST SEASON IF WE CAN'T SHOOT AT THEM?

~ WHY IS THERE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON SOUR CREAM?

~ CAN AN ATHEIST GET INSURANCE AGAINST ACTS OF GOD?

~ WHY DO YOU PARK ON A DRIVEWAY AND DRIVE ON A PARKWAY?

Goin' Green in the Hub City

2009-09-23T14:34:00.000-04:00

Green Screen - Fresh - 9/24/09 -
Thursday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

@The Showroom

7:30pm (doors open at 7)

Admission is FREE

Fresh - A film that celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system

The Green Screen Film Series returns! Sponsored by HUB-BUB, the Hub City Farmers Market , Partners for Active Living and Upstate Forever , this series runs from Sept. 24 to Nov. 12. These films, all "green" documentaries, were a huge hit in the past and are back by popular demand. Each event features a panel discussion and offers audience participation.

Also...I want to Welcome the Newest organization on rhe link list : HUB CITY Co-op

Stay tuned for an interesting turn of events coming very soon ...

Cadillacs in the Sky and Drawing on Sunday

2009-09-18T08:00:00.001-04:00

Before I get to the Weekend Happenings I want to welcome 3 new additions to the Link List

Welcome to :

Blues Boulevard Jazz - Downtown Spartanburg
Kate McAninch - Pottery, Jewelry and Specialty Items
Stacey Rene Hettes - Burnt Earth Pottery

Welcome to you all....check their sites out....

and Now

Cadillac Sky @ The Showroom
Friday, September 18th
9pm
Tickets: $15 advance/door

"Original", "innovative", "fearless", "ambitious", "propulsive", "a marvel of emotion and razor sharp focus"....these are the words of those that have had a chance to hear the sound that for the past several years has been reverberating out of Texas from one of American music's most compelling bands, Cadillac Sky.

Their music has been coined everything from "experimental acoustic music" to "psychobilly bluegrass" but they themselves, simply hope they just make "good" music. With an admitted dose of naivety, they simply choose to believe that there should be only two categories in which music should be placed: good and bad. "We try to make music we believe in and would like to listen to".Belying their bluegrass instrumentation that imitates that of the original "Bluegrass Boys", their music looks as much to Radiohead and the Beatles for inspiration as it does to Bill Monroe.

The 14 original songs, all written by the band, on their stellar sophomore release for Skaggs Family Records, "Gravity's Our Enemy", embody this ideal. Take for example a song like “My Precious Waltz/I Hate How Happy She Is.” It begins with long mournful notes from the emotional violin of Ross Holmes accompanied by the eery whistle of a musical saw, sounding almost like Andrew Bird or gypsy-punkers DeVotchKa, before the virtuositic banjo-picking of Matt Menefee suddenly kicks in and the passionate wail of lead singer Bryan Simpson begins heaping scorn on an ex-lover as the merciless groove supplied by Andy "The Panda" Moritz's upright bass leads everyone around. But somehow even though they draw inspiration from many far-reaching corners of creativity they manage to create a sound that is completely Cadillac Sky.

A sound that rejects the straitjacket of labeling and instead looks to make transcendent music and ultimately to paint its masterpiece.But that being said, the boys ever-increasing following solemnly attests to the fact that the ferocity and grace that are the staples of Cadillac Sky are best understood when witnessed first hand. Folkwax wrote about a recent live performance " they completely blew me away, they were jogging around on the top of their strings, sniffing out new territory with rampant curiosity." Obviously, the relationship between artist and audience can change from night to night. But it does not take even the most lethargic of audiences long to be propelled to their feet with enthusiasm once they start to feel the transfer of honest energy that occurs everytime Cadillac Sky takes the stage. "We try to have every show be it's own entity. We want every show to be live, literally.

We want the audience to see the show breathing in front of their eyes. So although we use a lot of detailed arrangements, we leave plenty of room in our songs for improvisation. I think early on in each show the audience recognizes their witnessing something that may never happen again, and that's pretty cool." And with recent addition, David Mayfield, whose guitar playing and vocals have shared the stage with such musical luminaries as The Avett Brothers and The Black Keys, and whose stage persona is perhaps quantified best as a poetic-demolition derby, the band has pushed past the boiling point.

The five sincere young men that make up Cadillac Sky, Bryan, Matt, Ross, Panda, and David, realize that people remember moments...when they look back on their life, they will not remember the days, but the moments in their life. Cadillac Sky is a musical unit that strives with every note recorded, every show performed, to create moments that will be remembered and music that will last.

Visit their site

Figure Drawing Session -
9/20/09 - Sunday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please join HUB-BUB for figure drawing sessions led by artist-in-residence, Greg Bae. Each session is $10 and can be paid at the door. HUB-BUB has limited easels and participants are responsibile for their own supplies.

Contact Alix at HUB-BUB for more details: alix@hub-bub.com

Happy Anniversary Art Walk

2009-09-17T14:33:00.003-04:00

I realize this is a Little Late in the Day..but....( also..see below for another event )

Art Walk ( 1 Yr Anniversary )
September 17, 5 to 9 p.m.

Kicking off a whole new season, Art Walk Spartanburg, returns on Thursday, September 17, from 5 to 9. Please join us as we celebrate our first year of Art Walk, and walk the streets of Spartanburg! Maps will be available at the galleries to help you plot your course.

MYST, 154 West Main Street, is hosting an opening reception for Page J. Davis from 6:30 to 9:00. Her improvisational, abstract paintings combine disparate images gleaned from memories and voiced through color, form and line.

Carolina Gallery is showing a collection of landscapes, figure and still life paintings, as well as sculpture and jewelry by the artists they represent. In the street level exhibition space there are one or two paintings by several artists, whose work can be see in greater depth on the second and third floors.

Spectrum, at 151 West Main Street, is able to offer gift buyers another opportunity to purchase items from the former shop at the Spartanburg Art Museum. In addition there is a wide selection of truly affordable framed prints. There really is something for everyone, and you might want to think "Christmas."

HUB-BUB, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue, will present Art Talk at Art Walk at the Showroom @ 7 p.m. with some of the artists from the current show "Drawn Together." The exhibit features the work of three couples, Ashley Holt & Melissa Earley, Annie Koelle & Chris Koelle and JJ Ohlinger & Darlene Fuhst. Drawn Together consists of watercolors, paintings, drawings, beadwork and digital images.

The "Artists Among Us" project is featuring additional photographs at its new, expanded location at 121 West Main Street. This exhibit is only open on the night of the Art Walk, so don't miss out! Come on by to see how many artists you recognize.

At the Chapman Cultural Center on East St. John Street, The Spartanburg Art Museum is hosting "The 36th Annual Artists' Guild of Spartanburg Juried Exhibition." There are sixty-five select pieces of art from across the region. In addition, the exhibit "From Decoration to Passion, Selections from the Heavrin Collection" will feature works by Henry Gasser, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith and Elizabeth O'Neill Verner, among others. The Artists' Guild Gallery exhibit is titled "Portraits in Wax: Incaustic Paintings" by Teresa Prater.

At 172 East Main Street, The Crescent Gallery is hosting an opening reception for Richard Oversmith in "Southlands and Still Lives."

A brand new location, 201 Broad Street at the Broadwalk Shoppes, photographer John Byrum will be showing "American Natural Wonders."

Gallery 155, at 155 East Broad Street features rotating exhibitions. If you haven't visited this one, make sure you drop by.

Art Walk Spartanburg is your chance to stroll with friends or meet new ones, while enjoying what this great art city has downtown. Make your plans to check us out every third Thursday of the month.

and after Art Walk

Dancing, Friends & Fun

"The downtown dance party"

D.J. Timmay takes request all night!
$3 vodka & bourbon drinks
18 years old & up are welcome!

Bar menu until 11.30pm

Time:10:00PM
Thursday, September 17th
Location:Brasserie Ecosse
( same building as Hub-Bub)

9/11/09

2009-09-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

On September 11th, 2001 America was Attacked.

Today is the Anniversary of the attacks. I ask all who read this pause for several Moments of Silence. and during that time Please Pray for America. Pray for Firefighters, All First Responders , the Fallen Heroes of that Tragedy and your Friends and your Family. And Above all that God Continues to Bless America.

*Below I have Posted the words to Irvin Berlins " God Bless America " read the words and reflect on what they really mean to you.

God Bless America
by Irving Berlin

God bless America
Land that I love.

Stand beside her,
and guide her

Through the night
with a light from above.

From the mountains,
To the prairies,
To the oceans white with foam.

God bless America,
My home, sweet home.

God bless America
My home, sweet home.

No Weekend Plans? Try These Ideas

2009-09-10T10:54:00.003-04:00

Floating Action - 9/11/09 - Friday
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

$8 advance/$10 door

Seth Kauffman’s 2006 debut and 2007 follow-up left critics drawing comparisons as diverse as Motown to the Carribean, Kauffman returns as Floating Action. This April, Park The Van Records released Floating Action’s self-titled debut, and Kauffman’s most accomplished work to date. Once again Kauffman has performed and recorded virtually every note himself at his home studio, and – in an age where obsessive computer editing and auto-tuning are taking the humanity out of even most home recordings – once again his refreshingly organic approach to making music is receiving rave reviews: “.. invokes those classic, soul staples of deep and penetrating bass lines, simple but ideal and perfect lyrics about the troubles of love and jingling guitars. He gives you the jitters and the absolute sway is all his." -Daytrotter

Visit the Floating Action myspace

SPACE's birthday on the Cottonwood Trail - 9/12/09 - Saturday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Spartanburg Area Conservancy (SPACE) is celebrating their 20th anniversary on Saturday at the Edwin Griffin Nature Preserve on the Cottonwood Trail. The event starts at 11am and will include kayaking, frisbee golf, nature walks, children's cativities, and a hot dog lunch (but with vegetarian options too!).

HUB-BUB artists-in-residence Claudia Dishon and Gregory Bae will be out there during the celebration. Come check out their installation. Bring your canvas and paint brushes and join Gregory for some plein air painting. Hope to see you Saturday.

Visit SPACE's website for more info
or
Contact them at: 864.948.0000

Figure Drawing Session - 9/13/09 - Sunday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please join HUB-BUB for figure drawing sessions led by artist-in-residence, Greg Bae. Each session is $10 and can be paid at the door. HUB-BUB has limited easels and participants are responsibile for their own supplies.

Contact Alix at HUB-BUB for more details: alix@hub-bub.com

09-09-09

2009-09-09T11:28:00.001-04:00

Yes the Day Brings Strange Things...Like...Me back posting Blogs...SUPRISE!!! I found this on the net...Its Interesting....

Why Is the Date 09-09-09 So Special?

September 9, 2009, or 09-09-09, is the last set of repeating, single-digit dates you're likely to see in your lifetime. The next one is on January 1, 2101 or January 1, 3001 for the real purists. And while there really isn't anything all that special about the symmetrical date, historians and numerologists say it has a powerful significance.

LiveScience.com collected the following fun facts to know and tell:--Numerologists say the number nine is associated with forgiveness, compassion and success, as well as arrogance and self-righteousness.--Sept. 9 is the 252nd day of the year. What happens when you add those numbers? 2+5+2=9 (Spooky, huh?)--In China, nine is lucky where it is associated with long life. Nine is prominently featured in architecture and royal dress, typically in the form of nine fearsome dragons. The palace complex at Beijing's Forbidden City is rumored to have been built with 9,999 rooms.--The opposite is true in Japan, where nine is a homophone for suffering. It is considered a very unlucky number, second only to the number four, which sounds like death. Many Japanese will not stay in hotel rooms or hospital rooms with the number nine.

Greek mathematician Pythagoras noted the number nine's special properties:--The sum of the two-digits resulting from nine multiplied by any other single-digit number will equal nine. So 9x3=27, and 2+7=9.--Multiply nine by any two, three or four-digit number and the sums of those will break down to nine. For example: 9x62 = 558; 5+5+8=18; 1+8=9.

Cheesecake Week : Day 5 ( Yes, We're Done )

2009-06-12T08:30:00.001-04:00

Yes, This is the LAST Day of Cheesecake Week. Hope everyone enjoyed the Recipes. Please give me some Feedback on this what you thought and the likes at abstraktrt@gmail.com

Ultimate Cheesecake

Crust:

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 slightly beaten egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Filling:

5 8-ounce packages cream cheese (40 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 or 5 eggs (1 cup)2 egg yolks
1/4 cup whipping cream

Topping and glaze (recipe follows)

Preheat Oven 400F.

Crust:

Combine flour, sugar and lemon peel. Cut in butter till mixture is crumbly. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Pat 1/3 of dough on bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan (sides removed). Bake in hot oven (400F) about 8 minutes or till golden; cool. Attach sides to bottom, butter, and pat remaining dough on sides to height of 1 3/4 inches.

Filling:

Let cream cheese stand at room temperature to soften (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Beat until creamy. Add vanilla and lemon peel. Mix sugar, flour and salt , gradually blend into cheese. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating after each just to blend. Gently stir in whipping cream.

Turn into crust-lined pan. Bake at 450F for 12 minutes; reduce heat to 300F and continue baking 55 minutes.

Remove from oven; cool. Loosen sides with spatula after 1/2 hour. Remove sides at end of 1 hour. Allow to cool 2 hours longer. Decorate with pineapple slices cut in half and and strawberries. Pour strawberry glaze over top and chill about 2 hours before serving.

Serves 12.

Strawberry Glaze and Topping:

3 cups fresh strawberries
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
small can of pineaple slices (cut in half)

Crush 1 cup of the strawberries; add the water, and cook 2 minutes; sieve. Mix corn-starch with sugar stir into hot berry mixture. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook and stir till thick and clear. Cool to room temperature. Place pineapple halves in pinwheel fashion, place remaining strawberries atop cake .

Pour glaze over top and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Cheesecake Week : Day 4 ( Isn't it over yet? )

2009-06-11T08:30:00.000-04:00

Chocolate Cheesecake Supreme

Crust:

1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp melted butter

Combine crumbs, sugar and butter, press onto the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 10 minutes.

Set aside.

Filling:

4 ( 8 oz.) pkgs cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp all purpose flour
4 eggs
4 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate melted.
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
21 oz cherry pie filling

Combine the cream cheese, sugar and flour. Mix at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the sour cream and vanilla.

Divide the batter in two bowls and blend the chocolate in one half. Pour the white batter over crust, then pour the chocolate batter on top and swirl with a fork.

Bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 250F continue baking for 1 hour.

Cool, chill before removing rim of pan.

Top with pie filling just before serving.

Cheesecake Week : Day 3 ( Feeling Fat Yet? )

2009-06-10T08:30:00.000-04:00

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

1 1/2 tbsp soft butter
2 cups fresh blueberries - divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar - divided
1 envelope unflavoured gelatin
2/3 cup whipping cream - divided
1 egg
24 oz. (3 8 oz. pkgs)cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Generously butter a 9" pie plate.

Press about 1 1/2 cups blueberries into the butter to line the pie plate. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp granulated sugar.

Sprinkle the gelatin into 1/3 cup of cream in a medium sauce pan to soften. Stir in the egg and the remaining granulated sugar. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly and comes to a boil.

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add the gelatin mixture, beating until well blended. Beat the remaining 1/3 cup whipping cream until stiff. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour mixture into blueberry shell and chill 3-4 hours.

At serving time sprinkle with remaining blueberries and sifted powdered sugar.

Cheesecake Week : Day 2

2009-06-09T08:30:00.000-04:00

Butter Pecan Cheesecake

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup (5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted (see Note, below)

Preheat oven to 475°F.

Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and pecans, mixing well. Reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture. Firmly press the remaining mixture on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

At medium speed of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups sugar, mixing well. Then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla and butter flavoring, mixing well. Stir in the 1 cup of toasted pecans.

Pour batter into prepared springform pan. Sprinkle top evenly with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake at 475°F for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300°F, and bake an additional 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, and then chill.

Note : Place chopped pecans in a single layer on a cookie sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until you begin to smell them. Allow them to cool.

Cheesecake Week: Day 1

2009-06-08T08:30:00.000-04:00

Yes, You Read that Title Right. In the Tradition of " Shark Week " , " Construction Week " , and all those other Weeks they have on Television I AM PROUD TO INTRODUCE " CHEESECAKE WEEK" ( pause for Fan Fare )

* It seems Due to the Current Economic Downturn we here at this blog couldnt afford a brass band " No wait...what ...ok...we found enough in the budget for a Kazoo ( Pause for kazoo fan fare ). NOW ONTO CHEESECAKE WEEK !!!

Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake

12 to 15 Oreo cookies
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2-1/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3-2/3 cups cream cheese, at room temperature
3 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Butter bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Make a hot water bath by setting the springform pan in a larger pan. Holding down the springform pan so it doesn't float, fill the larger pan with enough hot water to come one inch up the side of the smaller pan. Then remove the springform pan and set aside the larger pan of water while you prepare and bake the crumb crust. (The water will cool somewhat, but that's okay.)

Pulverize the Oreos in a food processor or with any handy blunt object to make 1-1/2 cups of crumbs. (Don't overdo it; you want Oreo crumbs -- not Oreo dust.) Add the melted butter to the crumbs, mix to incorporate, and press mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 9 minutes, then remove and cool while mixing the cheesecake.

Stir together the sugar and cornstarch in the bowl of an electric mixer until combined. Add the cream cheese and blend, at medium speed, until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the half-and-half in a thin stream.

Melt the chocolate chips for a few seconds in the microwave, and then stir in the vanilla extract and the Baileys until mixture is smooth. Add the mixture to the cheese mixture and blend well, scraping down the sides of the mixer bowl as needed.Pour batter into the cooled Oreo crust, and place the pan into the prepared water bath.

Place pan in the middle of the oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 250°F. Bake for 90 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cheesecake to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then "spring" the pan and remove your masterpiece.

Keep refrigerated until serving time

Saturday, Saturday Saturday....

2009-06-05T12:54:00.004-04:00

The Showroom is PROUD to Present:

The Watts and The Shane Pruitt Band

When? 8:30pm (doors at 8) Saturday June 6th 2009
How Much? $10 @ the door

THE WATTS are a rock 'n' roll band in both the most basic, and conversely, most eclectic senses of the connotation. A solid dual-guitar driven lineup fueled with pulsing bass guitar and drums, THE WATTS have a style and sound to delight classic-rock purists, and the group has drawn comparisons to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead and Santana.THE WATTS is by no means a recycler of rock's yesteryear, however.

Comprised of four members who cut their musical teeth in the 1980s, and performed and wrote music throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, THE WATTS have a modern appeal to audiences and have also drawn comparisons to Sugar Ray, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and 311.As diverse in their influences as they are in their individual personalities, THE WATTS contain elements of New Orleans-style funk, Chicago-style rhythm and blues and Detroit soul, as well as inflections of Jamaican-style reggae and flourishes of the Southern rock flavor indigenous to the band's Upstate South Carolina home base.

Visit The Watts' site for more.

Spartanburg has named Shane Pruitt its instrumentalist of the year for the past seven years running. Living and breathing the blues and gospel, The Shane Pruitt Band embodies a regional tradition while bringing its original tone and flare to every performance. Always experimenting with musical traditions such as Delta Blues, Gospel, and Southern Rock, The Shane Pruitt Band embraces the Jam Band traditions of improvisation and an ever-evolving musical experience. Picking up momentum with every performance, the group is driving towards uncharted waters while wowing critics everywhere they play. Coming off of their self-titled release "The Shane Pruitt Band", the band has made friends and colleagues across the board with their soulful sound. Having shared the stage with such greats as Johnny Winter, Junior Brown, Chuck Raney, Victor Wooten, Papa Mali, the Neville Brothers and many, many more, Shane Pruitt is a name well known among the insiders of the southern music scene.

Check out their site for more info.

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Shhh..It's a Secret....well...Not really....or is it???

2009-06-04T09:58:00.002-04:00

Sauce's Secret Summer Cinema Series -
6/4/09 - Thursday

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Beginning the first week of June through the second week of August, on select Thursdays, Andrew Molinaro (a.k.a. "Sauce") will be presenting a selection of his favorite indie, foreign and documentary films from the last 15-20 years.

Join us for the following dates for an evening of cinema. Escape the heat, grab a drink and enjoy the show, it's FREE!

* June 4th
* June 11th
* July 9th
* August 6th
* August 13th

Doors open at 7pm and the films will be revealed at 7:30pm.

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

SAINTS ALIVE!!! not really....

2009-06-03T12:43:00.003-04:00

And No...I don't want Angry Emails b/c of this...I just found this Interesting that there are Little Known Patron Saints in the Catholic Church:

June 15: Saint Germain Cousin, Patron Saint of Abused Children

This poor victim of child abuse never had the love of her father or step-mother. They made her tend the sheep and she was made to sleep in the stable under a stairway. She attended daily Mass, leaving her flock in the care of God. She shared her dry bread as alms to others. Finally she was found one morning, dead on her vine twig mattress.

We do not know what happened to her parents, but we can surmise that they went to hell if they did not mend their ways.

PRAYER: Saint Germain, many children are abused today most horribly by their parents. Help these poor victims to rise above abuse and use it to sanctify their lives and thus obtain their true home in heaven, since they have no home here on earth. Amen

August 25: Saints Genesius, Patron Saint of Actors

Likewise at Rome, of Saint Genesius the Martyr, who while he remained a heathen was an actor. When he was mocking the Christian mysteries in the theatre in the presence of the Emperor Diocletian, being inspired by God, he was suddenly converted to the faith and baptised.

Forthwith by the Emperor's command he was cruelly scourged with rods, then stretched upon the rack, and tormented by the long-continued tearing of his flesh with hooks, and also burnt with torches. But he continued in the faith of Christ, saying: There is no King but Christ, and though I be slain a thousand times for Him, yet ye cannot take Him from my heart or my mouth; and thus he merited the palm of martyrdom by beheading. Although the Martyrology does not relate that he was never baptized, events make this presumption reasonable. Here we have another actor converted in the midst of his blasphemy. May God inspire the many actors today engaged in promoting all manner of sin to leave their sinful life.

At Arles in France, of another blessed Genesius, who undertook the office of copyist. When he refused to transcribe the impious edicts whereby the Christians were ordered to be punished, and, casting away his books, in public proclaimed himself a Christian, he was taken and beheaded, and received the glory of martyrdom, being baptised in his own blood.

PRAYER: Saint Genesius, lead all actors to perform only those things which are right and good and to avoid the many evils which they are given over to today. Amen

November 9: Saint Mathurin ( Patron Saint of Epilepsy and the Insane )

Here is a saint,that must have always enjoyed a good joke, for he is the patron saint of jokers and those who are employed to amuse the public.

His father was employed in the persecution and martyring of Christians. Despite this Polycarp baptized him secretly at age twelve. From that day he observed his duty in piety, by praying for the conversion of his mother and father. His prayer was rewarded by the eventual conversion of both. Let us learn that we have a duty to pray for our parents, especially when they do not live the Catholic way of life.

He was notable for driving out demons and calming the possessed. For this reason he is also invoked in cases of insanity, epilepsy and fer, because many time all three are a result of the influence of Satan. Many of the mental problems we see today are due to satanic influence!

PRAYER: Saint Mathurin help all to become free from the influence of the devil, which is driving them crazy. Amen.

May 4: Saint Monica Patroness of Alcoholics and Fraternal Correction

The story of Saint Monica should be familiar to mothers. She spent years praying for her son, Saint Augustine's, conversion. She was rewarded and soon went to her heavenly reward.

She was also married to a belligerent man, who treated her poorly and yet she did not complain at all. She was beaten and she did not complain to friends, who knew that she was treated far worse than any other woman in town. We should all learn to pray to God to have the offender change and then take whatever comes to us from our families, good or bad, without complaint: For a man's enemies are of his own household. (Matthew 10:36)

Further as a teenager she was commissioned by her parents to draw wine for dinner. As she drew it she began each day to take a little more, until she was taking a cup a day. A servant fraternally corrected her and from that day she no longer stayed on the course to drunkenness and alcoholism.

PRAYER: Saint Monica, you were corrected when on the course of sin and humbly accepted; help us who are sinners to accept the rebukes we so richly deserve and need in order to save our souls. Amen

August 27: Saint Joseph Calasanctius, Patron of Schools

Joseph Calasanctius - from his earliest years gave signs of his future love for children and their education. For, when still a little child, he would gather other children around him and would teach them the mysteries of the faith and holy prayer.

He was deeply learned in sacred and profane (i.e. secular) letters, What better way to grow up than by not only learning about the faith and prayer but teaching others. Indeed here is a man, whose life should be imitated by all. Further on the Breviary recounts: Although he was the superior of the whole Order, he devoted himself with all his might to the salvation of souls, but he never ceased teaching children, especially the poorer classes, and would sweep out their school-rooms, and was accustomed to escort them from their homes.

As we prepare to enter another school year, let us pray to this patron of schools to guide us in this most important task of educating children. Fathers, especially should pray, because it is their job to teach their children, especially through good example.

PRAYER: Saint Joseph, bless us as we enter another school year, that we may learn and increase in virtue.Amen.

If you dont believe these are true check this site out.... www.saints.catholicresearch.org

Cool...Free House.....

2009-05-27T14:02:00.004-04:00

House Free for the Taking! Just One Catch

This is the ultimate in an affordable house. It's FREE.

That's right. Free. A house in the college town of Manhattan, Kansas is being given away free. There is a catch, though. The new owner has to pick it up and move it.

The Associated Press reports that the large, two-story house, which is currently owned by and located on the property of the First Presbyterian Church, was built in 1890. Along with 3,200 square feet of living space, it has six bedrooms, a garage and a patio.

Why is the church giving it away to anyone who will pay the hefty fees to have it moved? In recent years, the house was used as an emergency shelter for the town of Manhattan, but it's been vacant since last fall. Now the church wants to use the area for green space.

The house has not been appraised because it is affiliated with a tax-exempt religious organization.

On the Internet: www.ap.org

Also...I would like to welcome TWO new Additions to the Awesome Link List . I welcome Miss Destructo and The Augusta Street Trading Company which are both in Greenville

WELCOME GUYS!!!

This is Why you should'nt go on Ebay.....( with kids in the room )

2009-05-26T08:59:00.003-04:00

Toddler buys earthmover in online auction

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A New Zealand mom made some online bids on toys before napping. Then her 3-year-old daughter took over and bought a bigger plaything than expected - a huge earth-moving digger for a cool $12,300.

Pipi Quinlan made the winning 20,000 New Zealand dollar ($12,300) bid on the Kobelco digger with a few mouse clicks at the auction site TradeMe while her parents slept, the Rodney Times newspaper reported in northern New Zealand.

``The first I knew about it was when I came down and opened up the computer,'' said Pipi's mother, Sarah Quinlan.

``I saw an e-mail from TradeMe saying I had won an auction and another e-mail from the seller saying something like `I think you'll love this digger,''' she was quoted as saying in the paper.

Quinlan said she had made auction bids on several toy sets and assumed she had bought a toy digger.
``It wasn't until I went back and reread the e-mails that I saw $20,000 - and got the shock of my life.''

She immediately called the auction site and the seller to explain what happened.

TradeMe reimbursed the seller's costs for the auction and the digger was relisted.

On the 'Net: www.trademe.co.nz

On The Internet: www.ap.org

Summer Vacation? DONT GO HERE!!!

2009-05-21T11:04:00.002-04:00

This U.S. City Has One Kidnapping a Day

It's a shocking fact: Phoenix, the fifth-largest U.S. city, has, on average, one kidnapping every day. And those are just the kidnappings the police know about. They think there are many more that go unreported. What is going on in Phoenix?

America's Most Wanted calls Phoenix, "Ground Zero for the nation's kidnappers." Criminals are kidnapping other criminals and torturing them while holding out for ransom money that typically ranges from $30,000 to $1 million. The victims are hardcore drug dealers, smugglers and leaders of coyote organizations who are being kidnapped and extorted for money by their underworld rivals. Most of the suspects and victims have ties to Mexico. And it's happening at the rate of about one day. Phoenix cops are investigating 368 kidnappings in 2008 and 357 in 2007. Although dozens of arrests have been made, there were 101 reported kidnappings as of March 31, 2009. If this trend continues, Phoenix will have a record increase in kidnappings--for the fourth consecutive year. What is worse is police suspect the reported kidnappings represent about one-third or less of the real number. Since the victims tend to be smugglers, drug dealers or illegal immigrants, they don't want to call the police.

Victims are mercilessly tortured until the ransom money is received. They are cut, beaten, burned, pistol-whipped, shot, sodomized with sharp objects and electrocuted, as well as deprived of food and water. In Mexico, kidnapping victims are usually killed, often by beheading, but in Phoenix only two have died from the torture. "It gets close sometimes," Lt. Lauri Burgett, who heads the Home Invasion and Kidnapping Enforcement squad, told CNN about how far the torture can go toward death. "It's all about the money. And there's so much money to be made in this that you can't stop it, but you can try to reveal it, and then you can try to do something about it," Burgett explained to CNN.

www.CNN.com

**Dont forget about Art Walk tonight Downtown Spartanburg**

Oops..I almost Forgot...

2009-05-20T21:52:00.002-04:00

ART WALK

Art Walk Spartanburg returns on Thursday, May 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. Posters and maps are available at all the art venues, and the trolley will be circulating between the exhibitions.

Brookgreen Gardens presents 20 works from its world-renowned collection. Explore the art of sculpture on exhibit at Chapman Cultural Center, Converse College and Wofford College. One night only, all three locations will be on the trolley stops for the Art Walk.

Carolina Gallery, at 145 West Main Street, continues "His and Hers, Recent Works by Trey Finney and Christine Lawrence."

MYST, at 154 West Main Street, exhibits the abstract, surreal and expressive work of over twenty artists.

Spectrum, will be open at 151 West Main Street, with a selection of framed, affordable prints.

The Artists Gallery at 172 East Main Street will display several additional photographs this month. Open only on the night of each Art Walk, this gallery exhibits Stephen Stinson's photographic portraits of artists, reproduced as giclees on canvas by Ed Emory of Carolina Gallery.

Gallery 155, at 155 East Broad Street, features rotating exhibitions with works from the Johnson Collection.

The Showroom, at HUB-BUB, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue, continues their "Hit the Deck: Art on Skateboards" show.

The Spartanburg Art Museum is hosting "Blossom: Art of Flowers," an exhibit selected from 1,742 entries by 970 artists from 14 countries, and "Betty Bramlett: Past and Present," a reflection of life and experience. The Artists Guild Gallery continues "Town and Country: Urban Scenes", by Isabel Forbes, and "Beyond City Limits," by Garry Turpin.

The Crescent Gallery will hold an opening reception for "The Lady and the Lay of the Land," work by Rebecca N. King.

Several local retail merchants are participating by extending their hours for the evening.

Art Walk Spartanburg returns every third Thursday of the month with all venues open to the public.

Wouldn't It Be Funny If.....

2009-05-15T10:02:00.002-04:00

Read the Story First..you'll get the rest of the title then....

2 Yellowstone workers fired after watering geyser
By BOB MOEN

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Two seasonal Yellowstone National Parkconcession workers have been fired after a live webcam caught them urinating into the Old Faithful geyser.

Park spokesman Al Nash says a 23-year-old man on Tuesday was fined $750 and placed on three years of unsupervised probation for urinating, being off trail in a restricted area and taking items from the area. The man also was banned from Yellowstone for two years.

The second employee's case is pending.

The park's dispatch center was called after someone watching a webcam on the geyser saw six employees leaving the trail and walking on Old Faithful on May 4.

The geyser was not erupting at the time.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts general manager Jim McCaleb says the former concession workers were hired at the Old Faithful Inn and that such incidents were rare.

** Can anyone say 2nd-3rd Degree Burns?

Back...By Popular Demand?

2009-05-14T09:21:00.003-04:00

Yes, I am back...Have you all Missed me? I know you have...I have been away doing artsy things and it has finally setttled down ( for now ) . I missed you all....Thanks for your Patience.

"Now, For something you'll really enjoy "

The Following Story is Interesting....

Dog does what rain or snow can't: Halt mail

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - Cozmo the Jack Russell terrier has donewhat neither rain, sleet nor the gloom of night has been able to do - keep postal carriers in Clarksburg from their appointed rounds. Postal Service spokeswoman Cathy Yarosky said mail delivery to seven homes on Milford Street was halted because of the 20-pound terrier.

She said a carrier was injured after falling while trying to run away from Cozmo.

Cozmo's owners Jimmy and Justine Marino, said the dog has never bitten anyone. But they acknowledged he has gotten out of the yard a few times.

The Marinos have been told mail delivery won't resume until they get rid of the dog. Jimmy Marino said efforts to find a new home for Cozmo have been unsuccessful.

The Information is from: The Exponent Telegram, www.cpubco.com

** Now wouldn't that make you Barking Mad?

10 Years Ago....

2009-04-20T12:14:00.002-04:00

Ten Years ago a Terrible Tragedy Occured in Colorado.

On the morning of April 20, 1999, two Columbine seniors unleashed an attack with guns and pipe bombs killing 12 students and a teacher. A bigger bomb, which they hoped would destroy the crowded cafeteria, failed to go off.

The gunmen, Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, committed suicide

Please Observe a Moment of Silence and Reflect this day with Prayer and Ask God to Protect our Schools and Teachers.

Why do i get the feeling....

2009-04-14T22:33:00.002-04:00

They Should have left what they found , BURIED!!

Look What They Dug Up in an Oasis!

They number in the dozens, these brightly painted mummies that are as much as 4,000 years old. Archaeologists working in an Egyptian oasis uncovered an ancient Egypt burial chamber containing 53 rock-hewn tombs that date to the Middle Kingdom, from 2061 to 1786 B.C.

"Four of the mummies date back to the 22nd Dynasty (931 to 725 BC) and are considered some of the most beautiful mummies found," Zahi Hawass, Egypt's antiquities chief, told Agence France Presse. The mummies, all of which were wrapped in linen, were brightly painted in the traditional ancient Egyptian colors of turquoise, terracotta and gold.

Discovered near the Ilahun pyramid in Fayoum oasis south of Cairo, the necropolis also contained 15 painted masks, a Middle Kingdom funerary chapel with an offering table, amulets and clay pots.

I really have a bad feeling about this Discovery!!!

Found this online....

2009-04-13T20:52:00.001-04:00

Faith-Inspiring Biblical Discovery

When police raided suspected antiquity smugglers in Cyprus, they hit gold. Reuters reports that they found what authorities believe is an ancient version of the Bible written in Syriac, a dialect of the native language of Jesus Christ. The manuscript, which has excerpts of the Bible written in gold lettering on vellum, is about 2,000 years old. The pages are loosely strung together. On one of the pages is a drawing of a tree and eight lines of Syriac script. Jesus spoke Aramaic, and Syriac is a dialect of that. Once widely spoken across much of the Middle East and Central Asia, Syriac is still used in the Syrian Orthodox Church in India, while Aramaic is still used in religious rituals of Maronite Christians in Cyprus.

However there are two big questions: From where did the manuscript come? And is it an original? The answers to those questions mean it could be a priceless religious relic--or a complete fake. Experts said the use of gold lettering on the manuscript is one way to date it. "I'd suspect that it is most likely to be less than 1,000 years old," leading expert Peter Williams, warden of Tyndale House at the University of Cambridge, told Reuters.

In addition, J.F. Coakley, a manuscripts specialist at the University of Cambridge library and fellow of Wolfson College, told Reuters, "The Syriac writing seems to be in the East Syriac script with vowel points, and you do not find such manuscripts before about the 15th century. On the basis of the one photo...if I'm not mistaken some words at least seem to be in modern Syriac, a language that was not written down until the mid-19th century."

So where did the manuscript come from? Charlotte Roueche, a professor of Byzantine studies at King's College London, told Reuters, "One very likely source could be the Tur-Abdin area of Turkey, where there is still a Syriac speaking community." Also found along with the manuscript was a prayer statue and a stone carving of Jesus that is thought to be from a church in northern Cyprus, as well as dynamite. The police have charged the detainees with smuggling antiquities, illegal excavations and the possession of explosives.

www.reuters.org

2 Fer or I realize I didn't Post Yesterday

2009-04-10T10:58:00.001-04:00

Peter Cooper & Eric Brace

When:Friday, April 10 8:30pm
tickets: $10

Spartanburg natives Peter Cooper and Brian Ashley Jones return for a special double bill. Former Spartan Peter Cooper's new duo album with Eric Brace, You Don't Have To Like Them Both, has already topped the folk charts, and now it's climbing into the Top 10 of the Americana chart. Songwriting luminary Rodney Crowell said that the pair has "made a new record called You Don't Have To Like Them Both. Well, guess what? I like them both. Think of what you liked best about Gordon Lightfoot, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Gram Parsons and Roy Acuff, and then thank God these lads like each other well enough to offer up such a smoking good batch of songs." The Washington Post concluded, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper are in tune.

"Released last year, Cooper's Mission Door album earned praise from Kris Kristofferson, Tom T. Hall and others, and the album wound up on numerous year-end Top 10 lists. Brace is the leader of acclaimed Americana collective Last Train Home. This will be Brace's first time in Spartanburg, though he has heard practically every one of the Ashley Fly stories. Find out more about Peter and the new CD at Peter's site.

Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, accomplished lead guitarist, and versatile songwriter. Described as "Blues Grass", Jones' music is heavily influenced by the guitar driven blues, bluegrass, folk, country, and rock that he absorbed growing up here in Spartanburg.

Now based in Nashville, Jones maintains an active touring schedule and performs about 150 live shows per year at festivals, concert series, radio shows, and songwriter venues as well as leading workshops around the country as part of Nashville Songwriters Association International's Pros On The Road program.

Mural Workshop with Ian Thomas

2009-04-10T10:44:00.001-04:00

Please Join HUB-BUB and the Pine Street YMCA For a Mural Workshop with Ian Thomas

When? Saturday May1st and Sunday May 2nd.

10-5pm with a 1 hour lunch break

Where? The Pine Street YMCA

Cost? $100 (includes instruction and brush)

Ian F. Thomas spent his formative years in the foothills of Western Pennsylvania on family farm ground. He earned his BFA in Ceramic and Painting studies at Slippery Rock University and an MFA in Ceramics at Texas Tech University where he further explored his interest in sculpture, printmaking and paint while incorporating all of these mediums into his current portfolio. During his time at Slippery Rock, Ian had the opportunity to study abroad at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava Slovakia. Ian had the opportunity to refine his work while studying at The Pottery Workshop Residency in Jindezhen, China for six weeks in the summer of 2007. Most recently The Museum of Fine Art in Las Cruses New Mexico has purchased his work for their permanent collection. This past summer he was a Spout Fund Muralist completing a 40x90ft mural in the Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA.

During the May 1st and 2nd workshop, Ian will be showing three mural techniques: Projection, Grid, and Rasterized Images. We’ll be painting in the racquetball court which is currently being used for afterschool programming.

Registration is limited to the first 20 people to sign up.

Contact Alix at HUB-BUB to sign up and with questions. alix@hub-bub.com or 864.582.0056

Life Lesson...Two Choices

2009-04-08T22:41:00.002-04:00

Two Choices

What would you do? You make the choice.

Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same choice?

At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question:

'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does, is done with perfection.
Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?'

The audience was stilled by the query.

The father continued. 'I believe that when a child like Shay, who was mentally and physically disabled comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.'

Then he told the following story:

Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but as a father I also understood that if my son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.

I approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.'

Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. I watched with a small tear in my eye and warmth in my heart. The boys saw my joy at my son being accepted.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three.

In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as I waved to him from the stands.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again.

Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?

Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.

However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact.

The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed.

The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay.

As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.

The game would now be over... The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game.

Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates.

Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first!

Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base.

He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.

Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball. The smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team.

He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head.

Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home.

All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay' Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third!

Shay, run to third!' As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'.

Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making me so happy and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!

AND NOW A LITTLE FOOT NOTE TO THIS STORY:

We all send thousands of jokes through the e-mail without a second thought, but when it comes to sending messages about life choices, people hesitate. The crude, vulgar, and often obscene pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion about decency is too often suppressed in our schools and workplaces.

If you're thinking about forwarding this message, chances are that you're probably sorting out the people in your address book who aren't the 'appropriate' ones to receive this type of message Well, the person who sent you this believes that we all can make a difference.

We all have thousands of opportunities every single day to help realize the 'natural order of things.'

So many seemingly trivial interactions between two people present us with a choice:

Do we pass along a little spark of love and humanity or do we pass up those opportunities and leave the world a little bit colder in the process?

A wise man once said every society is judged by how it treats it's least fortunate amongst them.

You now have two choices:

1. Copy & paste

2. Forward

May your day, be a Shay Day.

Thanks to a Loyal Reader for sending me this Story...THANK YOU!!!

Fun Facts about the Human Body

2009-04-07T22:26:00.002-04:00

Did you know.....

- It takes your food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach...

- One human hair can support 3 kg (6.6 lb).

- Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.

- A woman's heart beats faster than a man's.

- There are about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet..

- Women blink twice as often as men.

- The average person's skin weighs twice as much as the brain.

- Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself when you are standing still.

- If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.

Less than O'tay.....

2009-04-06T11:58:00.003-04:00

After a week off I have Returned....and The Following Information Seems to be that Our Gang didnt have the perfect life...Read On....

The Little Rascals: Whatever happened to those people?

In case you forgot who is who.

Well, here it is...

The Our Gang Curse

Alfalfa -- Carl Switzer was shot to death at age 31.

Chubby -- 300-pound Norman Chaney died at age 22 following an operation.

Buckwheat -- William Thomas died at age 49 of a heart attack.

Darla Hood -- The Our Gang leading lady contracted hepatitis and died at age 47.

Brisbane -- Kendall McCormas, known as Breezy Brisbane, committed suicide at age 64.

Froggy-- William Robert Laughline was killed in a motor scooter accident at age 16.

Mickey Daniels -- Robert Blake was accused of murdering his wife.
Did you know that was Robert Blake?

Stymie -- Mathew Bear led a life of crime and drugs. He died of a stroke at age 56.

Scotty Beckett -- He died at age 38 following a brutal beating.

Weezer -- Robert Hutchins was killed in an airplane accident at age 19.

Pete the Pup -- He was poisoned by an unknown assailant.

Butch -- Currently lives in California

And

Spanky...Died of Liver Disease at age 55

A Big Thank you to a Loyal Reader for sending me this.....THANK YOU!!!

Spring Break...

2009-03-30T13:11:00.002-04:00

( This Blog Writer is taking a Few Days off...May Return near the End of the Week )

Music On Main is Thursday

The Schedule for the Month of April..

2009 Music on Main Schedule

City of Spartanburg- Special Events Office: 864.596.3105

Date Band Genre
April 2 Special Edition Beach
April 9 South85 Country/Southern Rock
April 16 Back 9 Variety
April 23 The Enforcers Variety
April 30 Coconut Groove Band Island Music

Stephanies ID will be Rockin' The House Friday Night at the Showroom

Tickets : $ 8

Show is 9 Pm.... BE THERE!!!

"Pickin and Grinnin' "..and tastin'

2009-03-27T16:27:00.002-04:00

Carriage House Wines

Open House Tasting

Friday March 27th, 2009
6:00-7:30pm
Cost: $5 per person (NO reservation needed)

These events are very popular.

We have 20 wines to sample (10 red, 10 white).

More Info... www.carriagehousewines.com

And..The Showroom

Hub City Pickers Revue @ 8 Pm

more info .... www.hub-bub.com

Not To Be Confused with " You Might Be a Redneck If... "

2009-03-26T14:04:00.003-04:00

You Know You're Living in 2009 when...

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to Copy and forward this message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.

AND NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself.

Tomorrow Night at The Showroom....

The Hub City Pickers Revue @ 8 Pm

for More Info.... www.hub-bub.com

Mmm....Fudge......

2009-03-25T10:11:00.003-04:00

Fudge Cake

2-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup sour milk
1/2 cup cocoa
1/3 cup hot water

Sift flour once, then measure and mix with baking soda, baking powder and salt. Sift again.Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, beating thoroughly after each addition.Add vanilla then well beaten eggs. Beat until fluffy.Beat in flour mixture alternately with sour milk.Mix cocoa and hot water to form a smooth paste. Beat into batter.Pour into 3 small (8") or 2 large (9") prepared layer pans. Bake in moderate oven (350) for 30-35 minutes.

Cool and spread with any chocolate icing.

Thursday Night....( see below )

Socrates Cafe Meets Tomorrow at 6:30 - 8 :30 Pm

Spartanburg Public Library ( Main Branch, Downtown Spartanburg )

in the Hochest Celanese Conference Room.

Say It With Chocolate

2009-03-24T10:38:00.003-04:00

Hope this Makes up for No Blog Post yesterday....There were Technical Issues.....

Chocolate Walnut Apple Cake

1 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups diced apples
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Sift the flour together with cocoa, soda, salt and the spices into a bowl. Add eggs, oil and 1 cup of the apples. Beat mixture for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining apples and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9x13x2-inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 40-minutes or until cake tests done by inserting a toothpick in center.

Cool before cutting.

This cake needs no frosting.

SPRING

2009-03-20T15:48:00.003-04:00

Happy spring!!!

Art Walk was Awesome last night despite the rain

Don't Forget the Infamous Stringdusters tonight @ the showroom

tickets are still available

( see yesterdays blog for all the details or go to www.hub-bub.com )

Have a Great Weekend

Walking Art and Dusty Strings

2009-03-19T10:50:00.003-04:00

**Note**:Yesterday, I asked my readers to pray for Little William Eschenbach and his safe return. Sadly, the End to that Story was NOT a good one. after 20+ Hours looking for him they found him . So I ask, Today we Pray for the Eschenbach Family , their Community , The Volunteers/S&R teams , Spartanburg Sheriffs Office and Sheriff Chuck Wright. It was a sad Ending and all parties involved need Prayer.

Thank you

Art Walk Spartanburg returns on Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. Posters and maps are available at all the art venues, and the trolley will be circulating between the exhibitions.

Art Walk Spartanburg returns every third Thursday of the month with all venues open to the public.

Tomorrow Night @ The Showroom

The Infamous Stringdusters
Friday, March 20
8:30pm

Advance tickets are available now for just $10 or $12 at the door, check the ticket section of Hub-Bub.com to get yours now.

The Infamous Stringdusters represent the cream of the crop of young bluegrass musicians.

With Andy Hall on Resonator Guitar
Travis Book on bass
Chris Pandolfi on banjo
Jesse Cobb on mandolin
Jeremy Garrett on fiddle
and Andy Falco on guitar

The band pulls together skill and experience well beyond their years. They boast a combined resume that includes collaborations with artists like Dolly Parton, Leftover Salmon, Earl Scruggs, Bering Strait, Ronnie Bowman and Levon Helm.

Their Sugar Hill debut, Fork In The Road, was one of the most highly acclaimed bluegrass releases of 2007. It has been praised by fans of traditional bluegrass and newgrass alike, proving that the young Nashville-based band offers something for everyone.

The disc features a diverse selection from the Stringdusters' vast repertoire, with hard driving original instrumentals like "40 West" along with more contemporary arrangements like "Tragic Life"... The band has performed at some of the country's biggest acoustic music festivals (including Telluride Bluegrass, Merlefest, Grey Fox, and many more) as well as large concert halls, intimate clubs, and everything in between.

Art Walk and Exit Shows

2009-03-18T11:23:00.002-04:00

Before I tell you what happens tomorrow Could I ask my readers to Please Pray for 2 yr old William Eschenbach and his family...William wandered away from his backyard yesterday and he is Autistic . He has been Missing for a little over 20 Hours. Please,Please, Please Pray without Ceasing until this Child of God is found safe. Please.

Thank you

Now...onto the info that you need to know...

AiR Exit Show opens this Thursday.

HUB-BUB.COM will host a reception for the opening of the 2008-2009 Artists-in-Residence Exit Show on Thursday, March 19th from 5-9pm in The Showroom. The reception is free and the public is invited to attend. Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event will coincide with the March Art Walk.

In June of 2008 three visual artists and one writer came to Spartanburg to “live free and create” as part of the vanguard HUB-BUB Artist-in-Residence program. The four AiRs have spent their time in Spartanburg imagining, inventing and creating. This exhibit represents the work created during their stay with HUB-BUB.
The exhibit includes a complex series of thickly layered, colorful, geometric mixed-media collages and prints by Jonas Criscoe. The pieces represent an evolution from his work in the June Entry Show. Ellie Pierson and Sarah Witt are collaborating on a brightly colored installation for the promotion of their ambiguous fictional product, “Lil’ Teenie.” They will perform in a fluorescent orange stage set periodically throughout the event. A playful poke at consumerism gravitates around both artists’ individual installations.

The exhibit will also include a series of broadsides, a collaboration between Jonas and resident writer Patrick Whitfill. Patrick will present a short reading from his manuscript at 8pm.

The Exit Show will be on display until April 17th.

The Art Walk returns every 3rd Thursday from 5-9 Pm....

Downtown Spartanburg

A Little Pot o' Gold of Knowledge this St. Pattys Day

2009-03-17T14:13:00.003-04:00

Happy St. Pattys Day..Here is the True Story of Saint Patrick of Ireland...

Thank you: www.history.com

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.

Taken Prisoner By Irish Raiders

It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family's estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. (There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala.) During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.)

Guided By Visions

After more than six years as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. According to his writing, a voice-which he believed to be God's-spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland.

To do so, Patrick walked nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelation-an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than fifteen years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission-to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish. (Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland.)

Bonfires and Crosses

Familiar with the Irish language and culture, Patrick chose to incorporate traditional ritual into his lessons of Christianity instead of attempting to eradicate native Irish beliefs. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish were used to honoring their gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish. (Although there were a small number of Christians on the island when Patrick arrived, most Irish practiced a nature-based pagan religion. The Irish culture centered around a rich tradition of oral legend and myth. When this is considered, it is no surprise that the story of Patrick's life became exaggerated over the centuries-spinning exciting tales to remember history has always been a part of the Irish way of life.)

And Now An Olde Irish Blessing :

May your neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And Heaven accept you.

" Wheres Buffy when you really need her? "

2009-03-16T13:54:00.002-04:00

This caught my eye while surfing the net, Weird Stroy but Hey Enjoy....

The skeleton of a 16th century female "vampire" has been unearthed from a graveyard in Venice, Italy. Archaeologists say the woman was believed by her peers to be a vampire because she was buried with a brick stuck between her jaws.

The Associated Press reports that the unusual burial is thought to be the result of an ancient vampire-slaying ritual. In 1576, Venice was hit with an epidemic of plague. Since medieval people did not understand how disease was spread, they often blamed cases of plague on the mythical bloodsucking creatures. "Vampires don't exist, but studies show people at the time believed they did," said Matteo Borrini, a forensic archaeologist and anthropologist at Florence University. "For the first time we have found evidence of an exorcism against a vampire."

The skeleton, which is very well preserved, was found in 2006 along with other corpses buried in a mass grave during the plague epidemic in Venice on the island of Lazzaretto Nuovo. Archaeologists have been studying the skeleton for two years. Borrini told AP that medieval texts show the belief in vampires was fueled by the disturbing appearance of decomposing bodies, which were seen when mass graves were reopened to bury fresh corpses. The gravediggers would see older bodies that were not only bloated with blood seeping out of the mouth, but also had an inexplicable hole in the shroud that was used to cover the face. "These characteristics are all tied to the decomposition of bodies," Borrini explained to AP. "But they saw a fat, dead person, full of blood and with a hole in the shroud, so they would say: 'This guy is alive, he's drinking blood and eating his shroud.'"

Now we know that the bloating is caused by a buildup of gases, and fluid seeps from the mouth as it is pushed up by decomposing organs. Bacteria would have consumed the shroud around the mouth area, leaving a hole. But in the 16th century, those who were found with a hole in the shroud--called "shroud-eaters"--were thought to be vampires who fed on the cloth and then cast a spell that would spread the plague so the vampire ranks would be increased. Lore at the time held that the only way to kill a vampire was to force a stone or brick in the corpse's mouth so it would starve to death. And this is what Borrini thinks happened to the woman in the grave, who died of plague at around the age of 60. She was identified as a vampire long after her death when the grave was reopened and either a gravedigger or priest jammed the brick into her mouth. Such superstitions were the only way people then could explain the plague epidemics that killed millions in the Middle Ages.

Hollywood transformed vampires into elegant, blood-sucking creatures. "The real vampire of tradition was different," Borrini told AP. "It was just a decomposing body.

www.ap.org

Unemployment Benefits for Big Bird and a 2nd Job for Elmo?

2009-03-13T10:42:00.002-04:00

Seems to Me that the “ Sunny Days “ are GONE!!!

Sesame Workshop announces layoffs

NEW YORK (AP) - Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit producer of ``Sesame Street'' and other kids' programs, says it's cutting 20 percent of its work force because of the recession.

The company says it's eliminating 67 of 355 staff positions.

Best known as the home of such characters as Big Bird and Elmo, Sesame Workshop was founded in 1968 and debuted ``Sesame Street'' a year later. That series, which remains on the air, grew into a production empire including TV, books and online programming.

www.ap.org

Also...Barclay the Dog had to be put Down because of Rabies.

Oscar the Grouch is now taking Anger Management Classes.

Bert and Ernie had to get roomates to keep the apartment.

Cookie Monster has now admitted he has a "sugar" problem.

Snuffy the Snuffleupaghus was sold to the Zoo.

Cute and Furry Grover...well, no one has seen him since January ( believed to be dead )

Count Von Count got a job working for the Census Bureau

and Harry Monster had to get a haircut.

Dont Forget about the Weekend Happenings in the Hub City.

Shamrocks on the Square 11 am - 8 pm Sat March 14th Downtown Spartanburg

and the Tangled webs' 1st Annual COMIC BOOK BLOW OUT EXTRAVAGANZA.

see the blog titled " Comic Books and Blarney Stones " for more info.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Please Pray For....

2009-03-12T10:59:00.002-04:00

Andrew Sharp

Three year old Andrew Sharp was Attacked a few days ago by His Grandparents German Shepherd....

Send Him your thoughts and Prayers at: www.caringbridge.org/visit/andrewsharp

Get Well Soon Andrew...This Blogger will be Praying for ya....

Here is a Link to the Full Info Via Amy Woods ribbit Site :

www.wspa.com/spa/social_networking/blogs/amy_wood/article/dog_attack_-_family_asks_for_prayers/15475/

" No, Really..uhm..a Dog Ate My Homework".

2009-03-11T15:21:00.003-04:00

How to Tell If Someone Is Lying

If you think you can spot a liar a mile away, think again. In just a 10-minute conversation, most of us tell three lies, as well as a range of minor omissions, exaggerations and bluffs. But the average listener only spots a fib 54 percent of the time. When it comes to law enforcement, that may soon change.

The Times of London reports that British researchers from the University of Southampton have figured out how to spot a liar, and the test is so accurate it could someday replace the traditional polygraph.
In this study, volunteers were given a special timed computer test and instructed to type answers as fast as they could to various questions. Sometimes they told the truth. Other times they told lies. When the researchers, led by psychologist Aiden Gregg, analyzed their responses, they found that it took about 30 percent longer to type a lie, compared with the truth.

The test is called Tara, short for antagonistic response alethiometer, and the Times reports that it took the volunteers 1.2 seconds to speak the truth, but 1.8 seconds to tell a lie. Fully 85 percent of the time, the volunteer liars were slower when they prevaricated.

Tara could soon replace more traditional lie detector methods, which are no longer as effective as they once were since criminals have figured them out. "Habitual liars heard that people look away when telling lies, so they stare directly into your eyes," Gregg says. "However, we are not getting any smarter at detecting lies, and that could have serious consequences." So much for counting on shifty eyes to give the crook away.

A polygraph is not a lie detector as is often thought. Instead, it detects physiological expressions that can be associated with lying, such as a racing heart or sweaty hands. But determining whether someone is telling the truth or a lie is rather subjective so many innocent people are falsely implicated with polygraphs.

The Times reports that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering using Tara

Thank you London Times for this story.

www.timesonline.co.uk

Comic Books and Blarney Stones

2009-03-10T09:07:00.003-04:00

This Saturday, March 14...

is The Tangled Webs 1st annual Comic Book Blowout Extravaganza and it is gonna be great! They've never done this kind of sale before and you DON'T want to miss it! They are going to have lots of $5 Silver and Bronze age books as well as a few boxes of $5 Trade Paperbacks. Add to that more $1 comics than you can shake a stick at and you've got a BIG deal! Worried that your favorite book or Trade won't be on sale? Well don't! They're also putting all out trades on sale at 15% off for the day as well.

Saturday will be here before you know it so get ready and get in early because They're expecting a crowd at the gate!

The Tangled Web is Located :

414 W Blackstock Rd
Spartanburg,SC
29301

Phone Number: 864-574-1713

*you can also find a link to their site on the Link List Located at your Left.

Also, This Saturday...

Downtown Spartanburg

11 Am 'til 8 Pm @ Morgan Square

Shamrocks on the Square

**!!Rain or Shine!!**

Yes, It's Free but leave Fido and Fluffy at home, Please! Because there are NO PETS ALLOWED!!!

For More Information: Look to the Left to the Link List and click Shamrocks on the Square

Remember: There is still time to vote on the poll, Please!! Every Vote Counts!!!

" Quis custodiet ipsos custodes ? "

2009-03-09T13:47:00.002-04:00

Translation: " Who Watches the Watchmen ? "

and the Answer to that is..Apparently Everyone....Opening Weekend " Watchmen" racked up an Impressive $55.7 MILLION dollars ( place pinky finger to side of mouth ) In It's opening Weekend.

Please Read the Story Below ....

LOS ANGELES (AP) - ``Watchmen'' clocked in with $55.7 million in ticket sales to claim the top spot at the box office, making director Zack Snyder's comic book adaptation about a team of twisted superheros the biggest opening of 2009 so far.

Still, it was not quite as big as the $70 million take of Snyder's ``300'' in 2007.

Dan Fellman, head of distribution for ``Watchmen'' studio Warner Bros., said it was unfair to compare the two films.

``They're two different movies,'' Fellman said Sunday. ``This is a movie that runs two hours and 45 minutes. That really only leaves the exhibitor with one showing a night. If you have an 8 o'clock show, the next show is at midnight. So with essentially one show a night, I think this is outstanding.''

Fans of the subversive comic book series by writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons waited years for Snyder's big-screen version. The anticipation was complicated last year when Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox fought over who owned rights to the $125 million film. The studios eventually settled in January, keeping the March 6 opening intact.

Many ``Watchmen'' enthusiasts raced to IMAX theaters to see the exploits of Dr. Manhattan and company on the bigger screens. Greg Foster, chairman and president of IMAX Filmed Entertainment, said the movie sold out on all 124 IMAX screens it was playing on during the weekend and was the second largest opening in company history behind another superhero film, 2008's ``The Dark Knight.''

With no other new releases to compete against, ``Watchmen'' easily bumped off ``Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,'' which had held the top spot the two previous weekends. The Lionsgate comedy took in $8.8 million, good for second place, according to studio estimates Sunday. 20th Century Fox's ``Taken,'' starring Liam Neeson, took the No. 3 position with $7.5 million.

For the year, movie attendance continues to soar, with revenue at $1.9 billion, up 16 percent through the same point in 2008. Even factoring in 2009's higher ticket prices, movie attendance is running 14 percent higher than last year.

Disney's ``Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience'' dropped from No. 2 to No. 9 at the box office.
``There have been some casualties this year,'' said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box office tracker Media By Numbers. ``Not every film can be a hit - even during this box-office bonanza we're having right now. It dropped about 78 percent the second weekend. It's a young audience. The ones that wanted to see the Jonas Brothers came out last weekend.''

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. ``Watchmen,'' $55.7 million.
2. ``Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,'' $8.8 million
3. ``Taken,'' $7.5 million.
4. ``Slumdog Millionaire,'' $6.9 million.

www.ap.org

Also: I now have a Active Poll at the side of this blog...please cast your vote .

Until Tomorrow...

What Do Reading, Collage Making and Talking have in Common?

2009-03-06T09:08:00.002-05:00

They Are ALL Happening in The Hub City This Weekend.

This Weekend the 8th Annual Jamboread! happens at the Downtown Library from 9 Am to 4 30 Pm

Visit Here for More Info : www.infodepot.org

Also Lest you forget....

Collage Workshop with AIR Resident Jonas Criscoe

Spaces still Available

10 am - 5pm Saturday

$ 10 deposit required ( includes lunch )

and Talk 20

7 Pm saturday

Admission is Free.

for more Info about The Workshop or Talk 20 alix@hub-bub.com

Have a Great Weekend.....

The Link List has Migrated to the Left Side of the Screen....now titled Awesome Link List

( if you have a better name e mail me at abstraktrt@gmail.com )

Sounds Like a " Spider-Man " Villain to me....

2009-03-05T11:21:00.002-05:00

If you read the above Title...That means I've gotten your attention.....the reason I chose that title...is someone in the News Media has been given the name " OCTO-MOM " . I mean Really...If you think about it it sounds like they are talking about " Doctor Octopuss'" Mother....Think about it...NEXT ISSUE OF " SPIDER MAN "": You thought " Doc Ock " was bad...NOW " Spidey " faces " OCTOMOM " ( insert evil laughter here ).

But I Digest....

Don't Forget about the Collage Workshop this Sat.

and.....Saturday Evening talk20

all at The Showroom....

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )
www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Art
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.mariammatossian.com - Singer Mariam Matossian
www.myspace.com/dehlialow - Musical Group Dehlia Low
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.artforum.com - ARTforum Online Magazine
www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.smakarate.com - Spartanburg Martial Arts/Kickin' Kids
www.carriagehousewines.com - Carriage House Wines Downthwn Spartanburg
www.littleriverroasting.com - Little River Coffee
www.amfreeproperties.com - Downtown Spartanburg Apartments
www.a1extraordinaryfence.com - Please Fence Me In....
www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.event-rentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.delaneyspub.com/delaneys_morgan_square.htm - Delaneys Irish Pub
www.thehareandhound.com - Hare and Hound Pub/Eatery Landrum SC
www.sonnysbrickoven.com - Sonnys Brick Oven Pizza
www.limeleaf101.com - Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ and Starting Monday at 6AM !! BREAKFAST !!
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.rightmusicwrongs.org - Are they Guilty or Not for Crimes against Music????
www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.talk20.org - Talk20 Site
www.screlayforlife.org - Relay For Life SC
www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.rcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Collages ( Not Colleges )

2009-03-04T12:33:00.003-05:00

Collage Workshop

Saturday, March 7th
10am - 5pm (with a break for lunch)

The workshop is Free
however a $10 deposit is required to hold your spot.

In the spirit of the current exhibit, HUB-BUB presents a free collage workshop in the Showroom led by Artist-in-Resident Jonas Criscoe.

Learn different techniques and methods of collage while working on independent and group projects. HUB-BUB provides most of the materials but participants are free to bring their own books, magazines and photos too.

Lunch will be available.

For more details or to register call 582.0056 or email us

And...Saturday Night

talk20

Saturday, March 7th
7pm

Admission if free.

talk20 begins with a series of short presentations of 20 slides each, selected and narrated by a hybrid roster of students, educators and professionals working across fields of art, architecture and landscape.

This talk20 includes the following presenters and subjects:

Dan Mathewson - Poker
Jonas Criscoe - Family
Patrick - Philip K Dick
Gerald & Boyce - Tango
Tammy Stokes - CSA
Ed Lehman - Star Wars
Betsy Teter - Music Trail
Peter Caster
Chris George - Assumptions
Laura Ringo - Miller

talk20 is a global event, for more info visit talk20.org

This is the fifth installment of talk20 at the Showroom.

Thanks to Cate Ryba for curating.

Both Events are at the Showroom and....

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Hope to see you there....

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )
www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Art
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.mariammatossian.com - Singer Mariam Matossian
www.myspace.com/dehlialow - Musical Group Dehlia Low
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.smakarate.com - Spartanburg Martial Arts/Kickin' Kids
www.carriagehousewines.com - Carriage House Wines Downthwn Spartanburg
www.littleriverroasting.com - Little River Coffee
www.amfreeproperties.com - Downtown Spartanburg Apartments
www.a1extraordinaryfence.com - Please Fence Me In....
www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.event-rentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.delaneyspub.com/delaneys_morgan_square.htm - Delaneys Irish Pub
www.thehareandhound.com - Hare and Hound Pub/Eatery Landrum SC
www.sonnysbrickoven.com - Sonnys Brick Oven Pizza
www.limeleaf101.com - Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.rightmusicwrongs.org - Are they Guilty or Not for Crimes against Music????
www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.talk20.org - Talk20 Site
www.screlayforlife.org - Relay For Life SC
www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.rcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Melting Point...

2009-03-03T11:49:00.005-05:00

Yes, The Great Winter Storm of March '09 Is over...life is beginning to get back to normal....but there are some without Power...if you are on Duke Power Please Call 1-800-POWER-ON ( 1-800-769-3766 ). Also Kudos to Local Reporter Amy Wood for keeping everyone updated as she reported on the Snow for 10 hours ( yes! 10 Hours ) The Snow is starting to melt and Spring is around the corner.

Yesterday the Link List stuck its tounge to a frozen pole and could not make an appearance on my blog.....

Link List ( slightly Frozen, tounge a little sore )

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )
www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Art
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.mariammatossian.com - Singer Mariam Matossian
www.myspace.com/dehlialow - Musical Group Dehlia Low
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.smakarate.com - Spartanburg Martial Arts/Kickin' Kids
www.carriagehousewines.com - Carriage House Wines Downthwn Spartanburg
www.littleriverroasting.com - Little River Coffee
www.amfreeproperties.com - Downtown Spartanburg Apartments
www.a1extraordinaryfence.com - Please Fence Me In....
www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.event-rentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.delaneyspub.com/delaneys_morgan_square.htm - Delaneys Irish Pub
www.thehareandhound.com - Hare and Hound Pub/Eatery Landrum SC
www.sonnysbrickoven.com - Sonnys Brick Oven Pizza
www.limeleaf101.com - Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.screlayforlife.org - Relay For Life SC
www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.rcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Get Some Sleep Amy ( you deserve it )

" It's Beginning to look a lot like..." No...wait a Minute it's March

2009-03-02T11:38:00.002-05:00

For those of you who haven't noticed.....take a look outside ( no, i'll wait until you get back ) Ok, You're back..so..you're probably thinking you were seeing thngs..but...NOPE! That's SNOW on the Ground ...and on the Trees and on the Roads.....YES...THE WEATHERPERSONS got it RIGHT...they said it was coming..and everyone didn't believe it....APPLAUSE For the Great Christy Henderson, HURRAH for John Cessarich and a BIG WOOT to everyone else. Go...play in the snow....make a snowman...throw a snowball or two at each other but REMEMBER!!! DO NOT EAT YELLOW SNOW!! WHATEVER YOU DO....DO NOT DO IT!!! AND IF ANYONE OFFERS YOU A LEMON SNOW CONE ( same thing )....Well, Have Fun Playing in the Snow.Be Safe and Have Fun and ABOVE ALL stay Warm.

The Link List will return Tomorrow after it Thaws out a little ( yes , it went outside and stuck its tounge to the pole )

SYTP ( see ya tomorrow People )

47 Away from 250

2009-02-27T10:48:00.002-05:00

Don't Forget!!

Dehlia Low Tonight at The Showroom

9pm - 11 Pm ( Doors open at 8:30 )

Tix are $6.oo At The Door

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Art
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.mariammatossian.com - Singer Mariam Matossian
www.myspace.com/dehlialow - Musical Group Dehlia Low
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.smakarate.com - Spartanburg Martial Arts/Kickin' Kids
www.carriagehousewines.com - Carriage House Wines Downthwn Spartanburg
www.littleriverroasting.com - Little River Coffee
www.amfreeproperties.com - Downtown Spartanburg Apartments
www.a1extraordinaryfence.com - Please Fence Me In....
www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.event-rentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.delaneyspub.com/delaneys_morgan_square.htm - Delaneys Irish Pub
www.thehareandhound.com - Hare and Hound Pub/Eatery Landrum SC
www.sonnysbrickoven.com - Sonnys Brick Oven Pizza
www.limeleaf101.com - Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.screlayforlife.org - Relay For Life SC
www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.rcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!

contact me at abstraktrt@gmail.com

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2009-02-26T10:35:00.002-05:00

This Friday The Showroom is Proud to Present:

Dehlia Low

Friday, February 27 9pm (doors at 8:30)
Tickets: $6 at the door

Dehlia Low is a young Asheville, NC-based band focused on strong songwriting utilizing the sounds of early roots country and the ghosts of bluegrass past and present. Their songs feature honest, hard-hitting vocals with tight harmonies backed up beautifully by masterful dobro and mandolin playing, lively fiddling, solid guitar and upright bass. Come out and see this hot up-and-coming group!

Dehlia Low is:

Anya Hinkle- Vocals, Fiddle
Stacy Claude - Vocals, Guitar
Aaron Ballance- Dobro, Pedal Steel
Bryan Clendenin - Vocals, Mandolin
Greg (Stig) Stiglets- Upright Bass

"Mixing vintage country sounds, tight picking and high lonesome harmonies, the group has quickly developed a traditionally minded original brand of mountain music." Asheville Citizen-Times

"We’ve fallen in love with this cd over here, every one of us…we’ve had more requests for it than any other disk in the past year and a half. It's a hit record....fresh....solid songwriting and the vocal duet is what gets them." Dennis Jones WNCW 88.7

Listen Up.

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Art
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.mariammatossian.com - Singer Mariam Matossian
www.myspace.com/dehlialow - Musical Group Dehlia Low
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.smakarate.com - Spartanburg Martial Arts/Kickin' Kids
www.carriagehousewines.com - Carriage House Wines Downthwn Spartanburg
www.littleriverroasting.com - Little River Coffee
www.amfreeproperties.com - Downtown Spartanburg Apartments
www.a1extraordinaryfence.com - Please Fence Me In....
www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.event-rentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.delaneyspub.com/delaneys_morgan_square.htm - Delaneys Irish Pub
www.thehareandhound.com - Hare and Hound Pub/Eatery Landrum SC
www.sonnysbrickoven.com - Sonnys Brick Oven Pizza
www.limeleaf101.com - Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.screlayforlife.org - Relay For Life SC
www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.rcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

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2009-02-25T09:15:00.002-05:00

I know I don't ask for Much...but I ask this....Click the Following Link :

www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company/service.php then scroll down until you find a section titled contact us by e mail.

Choose a Topic....Under Company Please Click Store Location Request and Please Please enter 29301

WE NEED A WHOLE FOODS MARKET HERE!!! The Closest One is in Greenville ( although gas prices are down who really wants to drive to Greenville to get Good Food ? )

Thank you in advance...Now onto Stuff.....

I have Additions to the ever popular Link List: ( they will be added to the list in their respective columns tomorrow )
www.limeleaf101.com Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
www.delaneyspub.com/delaneys_morgan_square.htm - Delaneys Irish Pub
www.carriagehousewines.com = Carriage House Wines - Across from the Herald-Journal
www.sonnysbrickoven.com - Sonnys Brick Oven Pizza Downtown Spartanburg
www.thehareandhound.com - The Hare and Hound . Landrum, SC
www.littleriverroasting.com - Local Coffee Roasters , Spartanburg SC

And Now....the Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )
www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Art
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.mariammatossian.com - Singer Mariam Matossian
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.amfreeproperties.com - Downtown Spartanburg Apartments
www.a1extraordinaryfence.com - Please Fence Me In....
www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.eventrentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.screlayforlife.org - Relay For Life SC
www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.rcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

A Milestone.......

2009-02-24T09:55:00.003-05:00

( Trumpets and Fanfare playing )

Yes, Here it is.....BLOG #200 !! can you believe it...I never thought I would get this far without the FCC or someone stopping the madness that is my blog.

Don't fall over...I have lasted 200 Blogs...breaking that down...9 months....

Happy Fat Tuesday!!! Tomorrow is Lent...

I tried to come up with something for this special blog , but I couldn't.

So I thought i'd tell you about a few new sites I have come across...two Local One National

www.amfreeproperties.com - Downtown Spartanburg Apartments
www.blognetawards.com - AWESOME SITE...Nominate/Vote for your Fav. Blog ( hint, hint )
www.a1extraordinaryfence.com - Please Fence Me In

Now a Fake Ad....

Stop by your local Highbucks Cough-fee shop and try an Espresso - It's Legalized Crack

The Following is based on an actual local business :

I noticed a sign for a karate class for children the other day....it is called Kickin Kids ....my question is..hasn't anyone complained about them kicking kids...i mean what's next...Slapping Girl Scouts????

( by the way...They Do NOT literally kick kids and no one slaps girl scouts. the cookies are too good for that )

www.smakarate.com - Link to Kickin' Kids...enroll today....

And now...the Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )
www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Artwww.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.mariammatossian.com - Singer Mariam Matossian
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.eventrentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.screlayforlife.org - Relay For Life SC
www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.rcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Here's to 200+ MORE BLOGS....

Short and sweet..Not Sweet and Sour

2009-02-23T12:20:00.002-05:00

Patrick Whitfill reading

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Patrick Whitfill, Hub City's writer in residence, will read from the poetry he has written during his year in Spartanburg.

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

DO I need to get the Soap?

2009-02-20T14:52:00.003-05:00

Don't Forget....Seth Walker tonight at the Showroom( see
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2009/02/art-and-music.html ) For More Information....

And Now...For Something Completely Strange...

Don't Say It! 10 Banned Words

What do "maverick," "staycation," and "green" have in common? They should all be banned! So say the guardians of the English language, whose day jobs are at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This group annually takes on the role of word police by collecting a list of words and phrases that we have used so much they have become annoying. The solution? Ban them!

Here are 10 of the banned words and phrases on the 2009 list that were winnowed down from hundreds of entries:

1. Green: Environmental buzzwords are getting the axe this year. "Green" and "going green" received the most nominations. If something is good for the environment, just say so. As Kermit the Frog would say, "It isn't easy being green."

2. Carbon footprint: When you hear this word, do you envision microscopic impressions on the surface of the earth where an atom of carbon forgot to wear its shoes? Leaving a carbon footprint is the newest way to be politically incorrect.

3. Maverick: I'm a maverick, he's a maverick, wouldn't you like to be a maverick, too? You know it's time to banish this word when members of the Maverick family, who are descended from the rancher who inspired the term, say it's being misused.

4. First dude: Skateboard English is not an appropriate way to refer to the spouse of a high-ranking public official.

5. Bailout: The use of emergency funds to remove toxic assets from banks' balance sheets is not a bailout. When your cousin calls you from jail in the middle of the night, that is a bailout.

6. Wall Street/Main Street: It was clever when we first heard it. Now it's just overused.

7. Staycation: "Vacation" does not mean "travel," nor does travel always involve vacation. Just ask all those business road warriors.

8. Not so much: This has been widely used in sports, such as, "The Gophers have a shot at the playoffs; the Chipmunks, not so much." Do I like concise writing? Yes. Do I like verbose clichés? Not so much.

9. Icon: An icon is a visual symbol or representation that inspires worship or veneration so let's find a new word to describe all those iconic actors and actresses. How about "legendary"? Or "famous"? Everyone can't be an icon.

10. It's that time of year again: When is it NOT that time of year again?

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.anniespics.com - Ann K. Taylor / Photographer
susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.greenvillearts.org Greenville Art
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues - Musician Seth Walker
www.myspace.com/thebellevilleoutfit - Musical Group Belleville Outfit
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.eventrentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasserie-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.redcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Wow...I'm Sorry....So Very Sorry....

2009-02-19T20:55:00.003-05:00

For Months YOU my Faithful Readers have been Duped....Under the Restaurant Listings I have been giving the
Site Link to the Restaurant Downtown Spartanburg Known as Brasserie Ecosse . I have been Posting a link that i thought i had verified but APPARENTLY I WAS WRONG....It is NOT www.brasseire-ecosse.com YOU WILL GET A SITE NOT FOUND.

In FACT HERE IS THE TRUE SITE ADDRESS ---------> www.brasserie-ecosse.com

( Triple Checked this site link, You're Good to Go)

So Again...Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry.

Please Forgive Me........

Art and Music....

2009-02-19T11:43:00.003-05:00

Dont Forget !! Tonight Is the Art Walk ( See Yesterday's blog for the full Info )

Dress warmly for this Event.....IT will be COLD!!

Tomorrow Night @ The Showroom:

An Evening with Seth Walker - 2/20/09 - Friday
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

An Evening with Seth Walker
Friday, February 20
9pm (doors at 8:30)
Tickets: $10 advance /door

Seth Walker’s music combines the driving delivery and infectious guitar style of B.B. King and T-Bone Walker with a gift for songwriting that stamps his music with a sound all his own. Walker himself describes his music as “a different point of blue.” Moreover, the gifted singer, songwriter and blues guitarist has been on a roll over the past several months. He’s toured with blues luminaries Charlie Musselwhite and Marcia Ball, shared a Christmas tour with Americana faves Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, seen his music added to the blues channel on satellite radio and signed with the prestigious Piedmont Talent agency (which also represents James Cotton, Johnny Winter and Sue Foley). It’s hard to sing the blues with a track record like that! The Austin-based Walker released his fifth, self-titled album a year ago, and the ensuing months have been marked by one opportunity after another.

"Walker's voice has enough weight and his guitar has enough bite to draw out the most of the emotion on romantic loss and Hurricane Katrina found in likable original tunes and ones borrowed from Jimmy Reed 'I know it's a Sin,' and Crescent City r&b 'By the Water'. To his credit, the Austin-based musician ventures outside the blues box to put his rootsy imprint on Tom Waits; 'Picture in a Frame’.” -Downbeat Magazine

Listen here.

The Showroom is Located at:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.eventrentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasseire-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.redcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Art Walk Returns...EVERY 3rd Thursday!!!!

2009-02-18T10:49:00.003-05:00

ART WALK SPARTANBURG

Art Walk Spartanburg returns on Thursday, February 19 from 5 to 9 p.m.

In a new opportunity to explore the many art resources downtown. Posters and maps are available at the art venues, and visitors should look for trolley signs for assistance in roaming between several exhibits. In addition to Carolina Gallery, MYST Gallery and Crescent Gallery, there will be additional storefronts open with special art walk exhibitions. Stephen Stinson, art photographer, and Ed Emory of Carolina Gallery are collaboratively producing a collection of photographs on canvas that feature portraits of important local artists.

The history of artists born here or choosing Spartanburg and environs to live is rich and deep. The region of Upstate South Carolina, as well as western North Carolina, has long attracted artists. This exhibit will introduce you to some of them. Each Art Walk will have additional photographs on display. Gallery 155, on the corner of Broad and Liberty, features selections form a local collection.

The Art Museum is showing "Paws & Reflect", a touring exhibit featuring artwork by leading artists whose focus is canines, as well as the photography show "Thomas Konig: My Amerika." The Artists Guild Gallery is showing work by Michael Slattery. Phifer Hall at Converse College and the Sandor Teszler Library at Wofford College will be open, showing "Sculpture from the Gardens: Brookgreen in the Upstate."

Several local retail merchants are participating by extending their hours into the evening.

Art Walk Spartanburg returns every third Thursday of the month with all venues open to the public.

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )
www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.eventrentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasseire-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.redcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Go...Watch...Learn.....

2009-02-17T10:34:00.003-05:00

This Afternoon @ The Showroom

Boys & Girls Clubs Documentary Films - 2/17/09 -

Tuesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission is Free.
Open to the public.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate's Documentary Film Festival features 12 short documentaries about the relationship between nature and our community. The films were created, filmed, and edited by 4th - 9th grade Boys & Girls Club members.

The Showroom is Located at :

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

susanpremier@gmail.com - Susan Kendrick Independent Distributor of ( see #23 )
www.carolinasculpturestudio.com - Chris Button
www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell
www.premierdesigns.com - Premier Designs - High Fashion Jewelry

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.spartancustom.net - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
www.walnutgroveauction.com -Walnut Grove Auctions
www.eventrentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasseire-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check It out....
www.redcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Short and Sweet ( Sorry It's Late )

2009-02-16T10:47:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow Afternoon@ The Showroom

Boys & Girls Clubs Documentary Films - 2/17/09 -

Tuesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission is Free.
Open to the public.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate's Documentary Film Festival features 12 short documentaries about the relationship between nature and our community. The films were created, filmed, and edited by 4th - 9th grade Boys & Girls Club members.

The Showroom is Located at :

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Happy Presidents Day....

Don't Forget...tomorrow is the DTV Transition Day if you have cable or satellite you are SAFE.

Any Questions: 1888-DTV-2009 or www.dtv2009.gov
(388)

Link List will Return Tomorrow...After a Little Fine Tuning...

Busy Singles Awareness Day in The Hub City

2009-02-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

Belleville Outfit - Dehlia Low opens
Friday, February 13 8pm (doors at 7:30)
Tickets: $15 advance /door

With a tight, seamless sound — a mix of gypsy swing, big band, jazz, country and cross-genre Americana roots music, original songs and clever covers — the astonishing six-piece belies the 20-something ages of its members and its vast experience garnered swiftly after its union around Merlefest 2007 in Wilkesboro, N.C.
In fact, in less than two years, the band has played for more than 15,000 people; ridden in a van-with-trailer to get to shows from Texas to Nashville to the Carolinas; sold out shows throughout Texas and along the East Coast; shared stages with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Del McCoury Band, and Mark O’Connor; and recorded a full-length debut album with producers John Rees and Bil VornDick, the independently released WANDERIN’ (February 2008), which reached #10 on the Americana album chart and ranked #12 on WNCW's Top 100 of 2008.

It has spent the past months touring from coast to coast behind WANDERIN,’ racking up new fans and critical acclaim. At the same time, new songs have been pouring forth from singer-songwriter-guitarist Rob Teter and vocalist-violinist Phoebe Hunt; the band will be working in the studio this winter on a follow-up disc due out in 2009.

The Belleville Outfit came together in response to a slot at Merlefest 2007 offered to Spartanburg band The DesChamps, a group inspired and influenced by Uncle Walt’s Band and member Champ Hood, which had included singer-guitarist Marshall Hood (nephew of Champ), Teter and upright bass player Jeff Brown. Teter, Hood and Hunt met Brown, drummer Jonathan Konya and pianist Connor Forsyth in New Orleans, and after two days of marathon rehearsals, the band was ready for its first shows together — complete with a one-of-kind sound that mixes members’ Appalachian roots with the best of jazz, swing, blues, country, soul and gypsy music.

Teter, Forsyth and Konya had been studying music and business at Loyola for two years, and Hunt had earned a degree in history at the University of Texas at Austin while learning to play the fiddle in a local folk trio. Brown had joined the military. Hood was playing gigs for Austin’s Toni Price and Warren Hood and the Hoodlums. But after Merlefest, each decided to give the band their all. Its name (“belle ville” means beautiful town in French) honors New Orleans and the dramatic influence Hurricane Katrina had on the city and the Loyola trio. And “Belleville” is a Django Reinhardt song the band plays, which exemplifies a great portion of its sound.

Listen Up!

And Saturday:

Hub City Jam - 2/14/09 - Saturday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Hub City Jam is a free, casual musical get-together - come to play, listen, meet musicians and music lovers, generally have a good time. All instruments and skill levels are welcome.

No instrument? No talent? No worries, we have a grab bag of fun rhythm goodies that ANYONE can play. Or, just come to listen.

For more information, visit our myspace at www.myspace.com/hubcityjam or catch us on facebook:
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21169990837

Questions? Email LydiaEAnthony@gmail.com

and...ALSO For all you Comic Efficianados

Saturday, March 14th

The Tangled Web is having their FIRST EVER COMIC BOOK BLOWOUT EXTRAVAGANZA!

They are going to line the store from front to back with more cheap comics than you can shake a stick at. They'll also have $5 silver/Bronze comics and They've already got a couple of boxes of $5 trade paperbacks lined up to make things even better. If you've got a tax check coming, you might want to squirrel away a little 'mad money' for the day so that you don't miss out. Valentine's Day is coming so ask your sweetie to get you a Tangled Web Gift Card to use during the sale. It's better than whatever else they were going to get you anyway.

www.twebcomics.com

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
http://www.potteryplacesc.com/ - Christine McBee
http://www.arthousegallery.us/ – Artist Neil Medlin
http://www.heriloombirdhouses.net/ – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
http://www.brandidice.com/ – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
http://www.youngheartart.com/ – Artist Leslie Lehman
http://www.arlissagreen.com/ – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
http://www.melissaearley.com/ – Artist Melissa Earley
http://www.ashleyholt.com/ – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
http://www.studiochris.us/ - Artist Chris Price
http://www.littlebittydesigns.com/ – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
http://www.rachelhwhiteart.com/ – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
http://www.creativechick.com/ * Artist Susan Sorrell

Art Galleries:

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/– Spartanburg Artists Guild
http://www.hub-bub.com/ * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
http://www.carolinagalleryart.com/ - Carolina Gallery Site
http://www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com/ - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
http://www.littlehouseartstudios.com/ *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

http://www.kgmcabee.net/ – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
http://www.angelaeasterling.com/ - Musician Angela Easterling
http://www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com/ -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
http://www.matthewsmith.us/ - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

http://www.spartanburgspark.com/ * New Local Online Newspaper
http://www.good.is/ *Online Starbucks Publication
http://www.kindercarolina.org/ * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

http://www.spartancustom.net/ * NEW SITE - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
http://www.walnutgroveauction.com/ Walnut Grove Auctions
http://www.eventrentals.com/ - Event Rentals
http://www.twebcomics.com/ - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
http://www.trinitytattoocompany.com/ * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

http://www.chilicheeseburger.com/ * Big Daddys Restaurant
http://www.brasseire-ecosse.com/ * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
http://www.rosecottagegardens.com/ * Rose Cottage Gardens
http://www.bullhawgsbbq.com/ - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
http://www.johnboyandbilly.com/- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
http://www.bobandsheri.com/ - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.candyandpotter.com/ - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.mattandramona.com/ - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.cooperlawrenceshow.com/ - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.pamstoneshow.com/ - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.shine967.com/ - 96.7 FM
http://www.soundoflight.com/ - Sound of Light Site
http://www.dmlive.com/ - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.redcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
http://www.forsydneyssake.com/
Posted by Art2008 at

Freaky Fridays-Issue # 2

2009-02-13T00:01:00.000-05:00

What IS It? Mystery Noise in Space

It's very, very far away, but astronomers have detected what is essentially a noise that is so loud coming from outer space that it can only be described as a roar.

And they have no idea what is causing it!!

Space.com reports that the strange cosmic sound is booming six times louder than expected. Since sound waves can't travel well in the vacuum that is space, the sound must be a radio wave. Lots of objects in space--from stars to quasars and even our own Milky Way--emit radio waves. But this sound is different. There is "something new and interesting going on in the universe," Alan Kogut of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland told his colleagues gathered at the 213th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Long Beach, California.

How did they find this? By accident. Kogut lead a team that was using a balloon-borne instrument named ARCADE (Absolute Radiometer for Cosmology, Astrophysics and Diffuse Emission) to search the sky for faint signs of heat from the first generation of stars. The instrument was launched in July 2006 from NASA's Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine, Texas and reached an altitude of about 120,000 feet.
But instead of finding what they set out to find, astronomers heard this roaring sound. "The universe really threw us a curve," Kogut told Space.com. "Instead of the faint signal we hoped to find, here was this booming noise six times louder than anyone had predicted."

What IS it? They don't know, but they have managed to figure out what it is NOT. It's not primordial stars or any known radio sources, including gas in the outermost halo of our own galaxy. And it's not other radio galaxies because there aren't enough of them.

Whatever it is remains a mystery, and it's obscuring the signal they want to receive from the earliest stars in the cosmos. "This is what makes science so exciting," team member Michael Seiffert of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California told Space.com. "You start out on a path to measure something--in this case, the heat from the very first stars--but run into something else entirely, some unexplained."

Ding Dong...Who's there?

2009-02-12T08:36:00.000-05:00

Belleville Outfit with Dehlia Low - 2/13/09 - Friday
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Belleville Outfit - Dehlia Low opens
Friday, February 13 8pm (doors at 7:30)$15 advance /door

With a tight, seamless sound — a mix of gypsy swing, big band, jazz, country and cross-genre Americana roots music, original songs and clever covers — the astonishing six-piece belies the 20-something ages of its members and its vast experience garnered swiftly after its union around Merlefest 2007 in Wilkesboro, N.C.
In fact, in less than two years, the band has played for more than 15,000 people; ridden in a van-with-trailer to get to shows from Texas to Nashville to the Carolinas; sold out shows throughout Texas and along the East Coast; shared stages with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Del McCoury Band, and Mark O’Connor; and recorded a full-length debut album with producers John Rees and Bil VornDick, the independently released WANDERIN’ (February 2008), which reached #10 on the Americana album chart and ranked #12 on WNCW's Top 100 of 2008.

It has spent the past months touring from coast to coast behind WANDERIN,’ racking up new fans and critical acclaim. At the same time, new songs have been pouring forth from singer-songwriter-guitarist Rob Teter and vocalist-violinist Phoebe Hunt; the band will be working in the studio this winter on a follow-up disc due out in 2009.

The Belleville Outfit came together in response to a slot at Merlefest 2007 offered to Spartanburg band The DesChamps, a group inspired and influenced by Uncle Walt’s Band and member Champ Hood, which had included singer-guitarist Marshall Hood (nephew of Champ), Teter and upright bass player Jeff Brown. Teter, Hood and Hunt met Brown, drummer Jonathan Konya and pianist Connor Forsyth in New Orleans, and after two days of marathon rehearsals, the band was ready for its first shows together — complete with a one-of-kind sound that mixes members’ Appalachian roots with the best of jazz, swing, blues, country, soul and gypsy music.

Teter, Forsyth and Konya had been studying music and business at Loyola for two years, and Hunt had earned a degree in history at the University of Texas at Austin while learning to play the fiddle in a local folk trio. Brown had joined the military. Hood was playing gigs for Austin’s Toni Price and Warren Hood and the Hoodlums. But after Merlefest, each decided to give the band their all. Its name (“belle ville” means beautiful town in French) honors New Orleans and the dramatic influence Hurricane Katrina had on the city and the Loyola trio. And “Belleville” is a Django Reinhardt song the band plays, which exemplifies a great portion of its sound.

Listen Up!

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
http://www.potteryplacesc.com/ - Christine McBee
http://www.arthousegallery.us/ – Artist Neil Medlin
http://www.heriloombirdhouses.net/ – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
http://www.brandidice.com/ – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
mailto:KoenigKWhimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
http://www.youngheartart.com/ – Artist Leslie Lehman
http://www.arlissagreen.com/ – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
http://www.melissaearley.com/ – Artist Melissa Earley
http://www.ashleyholt.com/ – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
http://www.studiochris.us/ - Artist Chris Price
http://www.littlebittydesigns.com/ – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
http://www.rachelhwhiteart.com/ – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
http://www.creativechick.com/ * Artist Susan Sorrell

Art Galleries:

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/– Spartanburg Artists Guild
http://www.hub-bub.com/ * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
http://www.carolinagalleryart.com/ - Carolina Gallery Site
http://www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com/ - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
http://www.littlehouseartstudios.com/ *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

http://www.kgmcabee.net/ – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
http://www.angelaeasterling.com/ - Musician Angela Easterling
http://www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com/ -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
http://www.matthewsmith.us/ - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

http://www.spartanburgspark.com/ * New Local Online Newspaper
http://www.good.is/ *Online Starbucks Publication
http://www.kindercarolina.org/ * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

http://www.spartancustom.net/ * NEW SITE - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
http://www.walnutgroveauction.com/ Walnut Grove Auctions
http://www.eventrentals.com/ - Event Rentals
http://www.twebcomics.com/ - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
http://www.trinitytattoocompany.com/ * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

http://www.chilicheeseburger.com/ * Big Daddys Restaurant
http://www.brasseire-ecosse.com/ * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
http://www.rosecottagegardens.com/ * Rose Cottage Gardens
http://www.bullhawgsbbq.com/ - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
http://www.johnboyandbilly.com/- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
http://www.bobandsheri.com/ - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.candyandpotter.com/ - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.mattandramona.com/ - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.cooperlawrenceshow.com/ - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.pamstoneshow.com/ - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.shine967.com/ - 96.7 FM
http://www.soundoflight.com/ - Sound of Light Site
http://www.dmlive.com/ - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
http://www.theribbit.com/ - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
http://www.graciewood.com/ - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

http://www.redcross.org/ - American Red Cross
http://www.tolerance.org/ - Tolerance
http://www.autismspeaks.org/ - Autism
http://www.hannahshopeministries.org/ - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
http://www.caringbridge.org/ - For People who wish to stay In Touch
http://www.carolinapregnancy.org/ - Carolina Pregnancy
http://www.upward.org/ - Upward
http://www.handicappedathletes.com/ - H.A.L.T.E.R.
http://www.forsydneyssake.com/

Noah's Bark Reminder

2009-02-12T08:00:00.002-05:00

Fund for Noah's Bark

Friday, February 13th @ the Spartanburg Shrine Club on Fernwood-Glendale Rd.

Performing will be "The Out of Towner's Band" www.outoftownersband.com

Doors open at 5:30 PM - Band will get started around 6 PM. Event ends at 9 PM

We will be serving finger foods and desserts.

No alcohol! No smoking indoors!

Cost: $10 per person, children 12 and under free

Please mark your calendars and come out and join us! There will be lots of fun and dancing!

I've also attached the flyer in case you want it!

Heather Pittillomom to Noah, 7, CD 13q, ADHD, SPD

www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com * Check this site out for the full story

Tonite @ The Showroom.....

2009-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hand to Hand - Exhibit Opening
2/11/09 - Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hand to Hand - the coast-to-coast collaborative collage of Rebecca Trawick and David Wallace Over the course of two years, Rebecca and David traded artwork back and forth via the United States Post Office adding to each work as it changed hands. Throughout this process, David and Rebecca never met in person - he lives in Pittsburgh, she lives in Southern CA. They found that working together was a way to communicate on a purely creative level. The work debuted at Moxie Dada in Pittsburgh in January 2007 and has since been shown at Phd Gallery in St. Louis and Tangent Lab in Wichita, working its way across the U.S. in much the same way the pieces themselves traveled between the artists.

Located At:

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Exhibits through March 13th.

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
www.potteryplacesc.com - Christine McBee
www.arthousegallery.us – Artist Neil Medlin
www.heriloombirdhouses.net – Donna McGuffin
ljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
www.brandidice.com – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
www.youngheartart.com – Artist Leslie Lehman
www.arlissagreen.com – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
www.melissaearley.com – Artist Melissa Earley
www.ashleyholt.com – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
www.studiochris.us - Artist Chris Price
www.littlebittydesigns.com – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
www.rachelhwhiteart.com – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
www.creativechick.com * Artist Susan Sorrell

Art Galleries:

www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com– Spartanburg Artists Guild
www.hub-bub.com * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
www.carolinagalleryart.com - Carolina Gallery Site
www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
www.littlehouseartstudios.com *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

www.kgmcabee.net – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
www.angelaeasterling.com - Musician Angela Easterling
www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
www.matthewsmith.us - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

www.spartanburgspark.com * New Local Online Newspaper
www.good.is *Online Starbucks Publication
www.kindercarolina.org * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

www.spartancustom.net * NEW SITE - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
http://www.walnutgroveauction.com/ Walnut Grove Auctions
www.eventrentals.com - Event Rentals
www.twebcomics.com - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
www.trinitytattoocompany.com * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

www.chilicheeseburger.com * Big Daddys Restaurant
www.brasseire-ecosse.com * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
www.rosecottagegardens.com * Rose Cottage Gardens
www.bullhawgsbbq.com - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
www.johnboyandbilly.com- John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
www.bobandsheri.com - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
www.candyandpotter.com - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
www.mattandramona.com - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
www.cooperlawrenceshow.com - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
www.pamstoneshow.com - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
www.shine967.com - 96.7 FM
www.soundoflight.com - Sound of Light Site
www.dmlive.com - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
www.theribbit.com - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
www.graciewood.com - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

www.redcross.org - American Red Cross
www.tolerance.org - Tolerance
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism
www.hannahshopeministries.org - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
www.caringbridge.org - For People who wish to stay In Touch
www.carolinapregnancy.org - Carolina Pregnancy
www.upward.org - Upward
www.handicappedathletes.com - H.A.L.T.E.R.
www.forsydneyssake.com

Noah's Bark Fundraiser

2009-02-10T07:00:00.000-05:00

Fund for Noah's Bark

Friday, February 13th @ the Spartanburg Shrine Club on Fernwood-Glendale Rd.

Performing will be "The Out of Towner's Band" www.outoftownersband.com

Doors open at 5:30 PM - Band will get started around 6 PM.

Event ends at 9 PM

We will be serving finger foods and desserts. No alcohol! No smoking indoors!

Cost: $10 per person, children 12 and under free

Please mark your calendars and come out and join us! There will be lots of fun and dancing!

I've also attached the flyer in case you want it!

Heather Pittillo mom to Noah, 7, CD 13q, ADHD, SPD

www.4pawsfornoah.blogspot.com - check this site our for more info

Is It Too Late to tell you about...

2009-02-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

Masters Craft Series - 2/9/09 - Monday
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Creative Writing Workshop in poetry with Cathy Smith Bowers. Places still available. Register here. Cost: $20 for Hub City members, $25 for non members.

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
http://www.potteryplacesc.com/ - Christine McBee
http://www.arthousegallery.us/ – Artist Neil Medlin
http://www.heriloombirdhouses.net/ – Donna McGuffin
McGuffinljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
http://www.brandidice.com/ – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
Whimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
http://www.youngheartart.com/ – Artist Leslie Lehman
http://www.arlissagreen.com/ – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
http://www.melissaearley.com/ – Artist Melissa Earley
http://www.ashleyholt.com/ – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
http://www.studiochris.us/ - Artist Chris Price
http://www.littlebittydesigns.com/ – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
http://www.rachelhwhiteart.com/ – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
http://www.creativechick.com/ * Artist Susan Sorrell

Art Galleries:

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/ – Spartanburg Artists Guild
http://www.hub-bub.com/ * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
http://www.carolinagalleryart.com/ - Carolina Gallery Site
http://www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com/ - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
http://www.littlehouseartstudios.com/ *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

http://www.kgmcabee.net/ – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
http://www.angelaeasterling.com/ - Musician Angela Easterling
http://www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com/ -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
http://www.matthewsmith.us/ - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

http://www.spartanburgspark.com/ * New Local Online Newspaper
http://www.good.is/ *Online Starbucks Publication
http://www.kindercarolina.org/ * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

http://www.spartancustom.net/ * NEW SITE - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
http://www.walnutgroveauction.com/ Walnut Grove Auctions
http://www.eventrentals.com/ - Event Rentals
http://www.twebcomics.com/ - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
http://www.trinitytattoocompany.com/ * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

http://www.chilicheeseburger.com/ * Big Daddys Restaurant
http://www.brasseire-ecosse.com/ * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
http://www.rosecottagegardens.com/ * Rose Cottage Gardens
http://www.bullhawgsbbq.com/ - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
http://www.johnboyandbilly.com/ - John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
http://www.bobandsheri.com/ - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.candyandpotter.com/ - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.mattandramona.com/ - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.cooperlawrenceshow.com/ - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.pamstoneshow.com/ - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.shine967.com/ - 96.7 FM
http://www.soundoflight.com/ - Sound of Light Site
http://www.dmlive.com/ - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
http://www.theribbit.com/ - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
http://www.graciewood.com/ - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

http://www.redcross.org/ - American Red Cross
http://www.tolerance.org/ - Tolerance
http://www.autismspeaks.org/ - Autism
http://www.hannahshopeministries.org/ - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
http://www.caringbridge.org/ - For People who wish to stay In Touch
http://www.carolinapregnancy.org/ - Carolina Pregnancy
http://www.upward.org/ - Upward
http://www.handicappedathletes.com/ - H.A.L.T.E.R.
http://www.forsydneyssake.com/

Have a Heart, for Arts with Heart

2009-02-06T08:30:00.000-05:00

Arts with Heart - 2/6/09 -Friday

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Please join HUB-BUB for the fourth annual Arts with Heart Community Fundraiser Art Show presented by Bank Meridian. Fifteen local artists will be selling their artwork and sharing the proceeds with the charity of their choice.

Artists include:

Brandi Dice
Cathie Layton
Christina Ramsey
Dwight Rose
Jack Bundy
Jenny Williams
Karen White
Katy Corbin
Kelley Constance
Korey Manley
Laura Baker Pinkley
Lauren Smith
Mary Harris
Monta Anthony
Paula Staska

Local non-profits include The Adult Learning Center, The Boys and Girls Club, The Caroline Virginia Pulliam Mitochondrial Disease Fund, The COLORS Program, HUB-BUB, The Humane Society, Piedmont Care, and the SC ETV Endowment.

Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

For more information please contact Alix at 582.0056 or alix@hub-bub.com

149 S.Daniel Morgan Ave.
Suite 2
Spartanburg SC 29306

Link List:

Artists:** SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, PLEASE!!**

www.twitter.com/hubbubSC * Alix Refshauge/HUBBUB Twitter Page
http://www.potteryplacesc.com/ - Christine McBee
http://www.arthousegallery.us/ – Artist Neil Medlin
http://www.heriloombirdhouses.net/ – Donna McGuffin
mailto:McGuffinljfam@bellsouth.net – Roberta Littlejohn – YOUniquely Yours
http://www.brandidice.com/ – Artist Brandi Dice
www.myspace.com/aarontroski - Aaron Troski - Custom Art
thomas@agek.com – Photographer Thomas Koenig
mailto:KoenigWhimsys@hushmail.com – Dot & Carrie J. Long – Custom Made Jewelry
http://www.youngheartart.com/ – Artist Leslie Lehman
http://www.arlissagreen.com/ – Artist/Sculptress Arlissa Green
http://www.melissaearley.com/ – Artist Melissa Earley
http://www.ashleyholt.com/ – Artist Ashley Holt
www.myspace.com/mylittlebirdsandmonsters - Artist Scott Deskins
http://www.studiochris.us/ - Artist Chris Price
http://www.littlebittydesigns.com/ – Artist Christina Ramsey – Handmade Jewelry
http://www.rachelhwhiteart.com/ – Artist Rachel H. White
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-art-gallery.html - Me
www.abstraktrt.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-art-gallery-2.html - Me Again
http://www.creativechick.com/ * Artist Susan Sorrell

Art Galleries:

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/ – Spartanburg Artists Guild
http://www.hub-bub.com/ * Hub-bub/Showroom Site
http://www.carolinagalleryart.com/ - Carolina Gallery Site
http://www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com/ - Spartanburg Creative Energy Site
http://www.littlehouseartstudios.com/ *creativechicks Studio

Authors:** Read a Book **

http://www.kgmcabee.net/ – Author K. Gail McAbee
portafr@juno.com – Andrew F. Rickis – Author

Musicians:

www.myspace.com/christabelmusic - Christabel and the Jons
www.myspace.com/comacinema - Local Band Coma Cinema
www.myspace.com/tengrandleg
http://www.angelaeasterling.com/ - Musician Angela Easterling
http://www.rockandrollreunion.ning.com/ -Tom Crabtrees Rock Band
http://www.matthewsmith.us/ - Christian Musician Matthew Smith

Online Publications:

http://www.spartanburgspark.com/ * New Local Online Newspaper
http://www.good.is/ *Online Starbucks Publication
http://www.kindercarolina.org/ * ROOT Magazine Online Edition

Businesses:**Support Local Businesses, PLEASE!!!**

http://www.spartancustom.net/ * NEW SITE - FOR ALL YOUR SCREEN PRINTING NEEDS
http://www.walnutgroveauction.com/ Walnut Grove Auctions
http://www.eventrentals.com/ - Event Rentals
http://www.twebcomics.com/ - The Tangled Web
www.myspace.com/twebcomics *Tangled Web Myspace Site
http://www.trinitytattoocompany.com/ * Christian Owned

Restaurants:** EAT SOMETHING!!! **

http://www.chilicheeseburger.com/ * Big Daddys Restaurant
http://www.brasseire-ecosse.com/ * Brasseire-Ecosse Restaurant
http://www.rosecottagegardens.com/ * Rose Cottage Gardens
http://www.bullhawgsbbq.com/ - Great BBQ
www.mellowmushroom.com/spartanburg Mellow Mushroom Site
www.myspace.com/mellowmushroomspartanburg - Mellow Mushroom Myspace

Radio:**Listen to the Radio would ya? **

www.twitter.com/8775MRSHOW * Matt & Ramonas Twitter Page
http://www.johnboyandbilly.com/ - John Boy and Billy 101.1 FM WROQ
http://www.bobandsheri.com/ - Bob and Sheri 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.candyandpotter.com/ - Candy and Potter 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.mattandramona.com/ - Matt And Ramona 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.cooperlawrenceshow.com/ - Cooper Lawrence 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.pamstoneshow.com/ - Pam Stone 107.9 FM WLNK
http://www.shine967.com/ - 96.7 FM
http://www.soundoflight.com/ - Sound of Light Site
http://www.dmlive.com/ - Dawson McAllisters Site

Television:**WATCH TELEVISION, PLEASE!! **

www.twitter.com/tvamy - Amy Woods Twitter Page
http://www.theribbit.com/ - Amy Woods Site
www.carolinascw.com/chat - CW News @ 10 Pm Chat Room
www.yourcarolina.tv/features/livechat - Your Carolina Chat
http://www.graciewood.com/ - Amy Woods Daughters Site

Organizations:

http://www.redcross.org/ - American Red Cross
http://www.tolerance.org/ - Tolerance
http://www.autismspeaks.org/ - Autism
http://www.hannahshopeministries.org/ - In Honor of Hannah Sobeski
http://www.caringbridge.org/ - For People who wish to stay In Touch
http://www.carolinapregnancy.org/ - Carolina Pregnancy
http://www.upward.org/ - Upward
http://www.handicappedathletes.com/ - H.A.L.T.E.R.
http://www.forsydneyssake.com/

30 Minutes to Save a Life....

2009-02-06T07:45:00.000-05:00

CPR Saturday

- The earlier you give CPR to a person in Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest, the GREATER his or her chance of Survival.

Spartanburg Regional's American Heart Assn. Training Center will teach life-saving CPR for Adults, Children & Infants. This Course DOES NOT meet School or Job Certification Requirements.

This will Happen:

Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2009
9a.m. - 5p.m. ( Each Class is Approx. 30 Min )
Westgate Mall Center Court

Perks:

Each Participant will recieve a T-Shirt ( while supplies last )
It's FREE and Fun for the Whole Family!
For More Info or to Register, call (864)560-7999
AND...YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

Sponsors:

Spartanburg Regional
Spartanburg Regional Foundation
Westgate Mall
Chick-fil-a Hillcrest

Freaky Fridays

2009-02-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

Frequent Characteristics of Indigo Children

May be strong-willed, independent thinkers who prefer to do their own thing rather than comply with authority figures/parents

Have a wisdom and level of awareness and caring beyond their youthful experience

Traditional parenting and discipline strategies don’t appear effective with these children. If you try to force an issue, a power struggle is the typical outcome

Energetically Indigos are vibrating at a higher frequency so they can get scrambled by negative energy (human or machine)

Emotionally they can be very reactive and may have problems with anxieties, depression or temper rages if not energetically balanced

Are creative right brained thinkers but may struggle to learn in a traditional left brained school system

Often Indigos are diagnosed as having ADD/ADHD since they appear impulsive (their brain can process information faster) and they require movement to help keep them better focused

Indigos are very intuitive (often psychic) and may see, hear or know things that seem unexplainable

Indigos tend to be more visual, kinesthetic learners so remember best what they can picture in their brain and create with their hands

Indigos have more problems with food and environmental sensitivities since their system is more finely tuned

When their needs are not met, these children appear self centered and demanding although this is not their true nature

These children have incredible gifts and potential but may be shut down when not properly nurtured and accepted.

Now Compare this to what you have just Read....

The following is from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM IV):
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR 299.00 AUTISTIC DISORDER

A. A total of six (or more) items from (1), (2), and (3), with at least two from (1), and one each from (2) and (3)

(1) qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:

a) marked impairments in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body posture, and gestures to regulate social interaction

b) failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level

c) a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people, (e.g., by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest to other people)

d) lack of social or emotional reciprocity ( note: in the description, it gives the following as examples: not actively participating in simple social play or games, preferring solitary activities, or involving others in activities only as tools or "mechanical" aids )

(2) qualitative impairments in communication as manifested by at least one of the following:

a) delay in, or total lack of, the development of spoken language (not accompanied by an attempt to compensate through alternative modes of communication such as gesture or mime)

b) in individuals with adequate speech, marked impairment in the ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others

c) stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language

d) lack of varied, spontaneous make-believe play or social imitative play appropriate to developmental level

(3) restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests and activities, as manifested by at least two of the following:

a) encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus

b) apparently inflexible adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines or rituals

c) stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g hand or finger flapping or twisting, or complex whole body movements)

d) persistent preoccupation with parts of objects

B. Delays or abnormal functioning in at least one of the following areas, with onset prior to age 3 years:

(1) social interaction

(2) language as used in social communication

(3) symbolic or imaginative play

C. The disturbance is not better accounted for by Rett's Disorder or Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Spooky isn't it....