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Eve tempted Adam with an Apple. The Apple tempted me with an iPhone update. Just like Adam, I succumbed. Just like Eve, Apple turned “Adam” Evil.

I’m giving you fair warning….do NOT do the iPhone update! It knocked me out of commission for two weeks. Over 17 hours on the phone with the Apple help desk & in-store at Peach Mac did nothing to solve my rotten Apple problem. Forced to make the drive to their Atlanta office at Lenox Mall, I arrived as venomous as the serpent. The Apple Update is a Lemon….wait until they’ve worked out the kinks.

I’ll be working off the Apple Anger by sinking my fangs into some good fried chicken. If you’re in need of a little Apple Therapy, join me tomorrow for the SoChi Chicken Run to Big Bubba’s Chicken in Cochran, GA. The SoChi entourage will arrive there around 12:30pm. FEED THAT ANGER!

I’ll be in a better mood if you join me tomorrow night at the Macon Film Festival / College Hill Alliance Free Screening of “Homeward Bound” in Tattnall Park. Bring a chair or blanket and your dog. Movie begins @ 8pm.

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Comedian Hal Sparks @ the Laughing Skull Lounge. VH1, Talk Soup & star of Showtime’s QUEER AS FOLK. July 15th – 18th. Thursday 8 & 10:30p; Friday 8p & 10:30p; Saturday 7p & 9:30p. for tix: call 877-LAFF-AT.U

1776 @ Theatre Macon. July 15th & 22nd @ 7:30pm. July 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th @ 8pm. For tix: 478-746-9485.

Bolingbroke Southern Jam. Saturday, July 17th @ 6pm.

Drag Queen Bingo. The Hummingbird. Thursday, July 22nd. 7-9p

Bragg Jam. Saturday, July 31st. Bragg Jam’s Arts in the Park: 10a-8p in Third Street Park. Concert Crawl 5pm – 2am. $20.

The White Trash Party @The SoChi Gallery. Friday, August 13th. 9pm.

I WANT TO ROCK-N-ROLL ALL NIGHT!

COWBOY JUNKIES @ Variety Playhouse. Saturday, July 24th. 8pm.

KISS @ Lakewood Amphitheatre. Tuesday, August 31st. 6:30pm.

ENGLISH BEAT @ Variety Playhouse, Atlanta. Wed, August 25th.

The Electric Social @ The SoChi Gallery. Friday, September 3rd. 10pm. Dark Shadow, Element & Old Flame will perform the best in electronic music.

GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY @ The Masquerade. Saturday, September 18th. 8pm.

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Once again, I am a bachelor for the summer. My wife & kids are enjoying the island life and I’m trying to fend for myself. The Ghetto Kroger is an ever-challenging experience especially because I don’t cook. However I did make a great find: Publix brand Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream! It’s awesome! Tastes just like the Baskin Robbins version. Ok, here is the plea: Someone please invite me over for dinner! I’ll bring dessert.

“Jaime Love” created by tennis superstar Jaime Kaplan to benefit Jay’s HOPE, 4 kids with cancer. “Gentleman Jim” created by Theatre Macon’s Jim Crisp to benefit Theatre Macon’s Youth Actors Company. “The Fabulous Bastard” created by me, Terrell Sandefur, to benefit the Macon Film Festival. “The Satin Doll” created by The Fabulous SoChi Life blogger Priscilla Esser to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “The Archimedes” created by Macon Man Comics illustrator Craig Hamilton to benefit the Macon Arts Alliance. “The Boston Martini” created by legal eagle Russell Boston to benefit LH Williams Elementary School. “Mark’s Green Tini” created by The Artist, Mark Ballard to benefit the Humane Services of Middle Georgia. “Make Good Decisions” created by Roly Bots musician Jared Wright to benefit the Songs for Kids Foundation. And “Pilar’s Pomegranate Passion” created by choreographer extraordinaire Pilar Wilder to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

Drag Queen Bingo. Thursday, July 9th @ The Hummingbird.

Summer Redneck Games. July 10th. Dublin. $5.

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Cowboy Junkies @ Variety Playhouse. Saturday, July 24th. 8pm. “Marie was born in Macon Georgia. She met a west coast lawyer. He plucked that sweet magnolia
and carried her to the hills of West LA.” – Southern Rain

English Beat @ Variety Playhouse, Atlanta. Wednesday, August 25th.

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“I need a Hero. I’m Holding Out for a Hero ’til the morning light. He’s gotta be sure and he’s gotta be soon and he’s gotta be larger than life!” — Bonnie Tyler

If ever a town needed a hero, it’s Macon, Georgia. Well now, we have one. Macon Man Comics launched this past week in The 11th Hour. The comic will appear in every issue so make sure you follow it. The story will chronicle Macon’s goings-on in real-time as well as the city’s rich history. This will be a story that will appeal to kids, teens & adults. Macon Man Comics‘ illustrator Craig Hamilton & The SoChi Companies will celebrate the comic with a premiere party at Asylum on Friday night from 6-9pm. Kids are welcome to attend and there is no admission for people 12 and under.

My son & I spent a hero’s weekend in Charleston, SC aboard the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier on a Boy Scout expedition. We were there on the June 6th anniversary of D-Day. The USS Yorktown was one of the three US aircraft carriers during the Battle of Midway – considered the most important naval battle of Word War II. If you’ve never been … it’s pretty cool. I’d suggest it for a summer excursion.

George Foster had a hero’s voice. My friend and fellow Macon Film Festival board member passed away last week at the age of 80. George was hired by Andy Rooney and became the first black hire for CBS News in New York and went on to produce the first black news correspondent, Ed Bradley. George also produced “Sesame Street” for The Children’s Television Workshop and was one of the creators of “The Electric Company” for PBS. George, I will miss you … and that amazing voice of yours!

Crazy Acres: A Shirley Hill’s estate in Macon is on the market. This place would make the PERFECT celebrity rehab or insane asylum … if any of you Rehabers are looking for crazy locale, this is it! At almost 16,000 square feet, the superhero house is nestled on 16 acres along with monstrous Italian fountains, pools, temples, Chinese and Japanese gardens and a pet chapel. Look no further, this is crazy town! The former $3.9 million estate can be yours for the insane price of $399,000. For more deets contact realtor James Webb with Sheridan Solomon & Associates. 478-746-2000 ext. 322 or email him @ jhw@mylink.net

The Macon Film Festival is now accepting entries for the 2011 film festival! Visit maconfilmfestival.com for more details.

Save some Buck while shopping @ various SoChi shops & restaurants with the Grab’N Go Card. The Cards are $10.

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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival June 10-13th, Manchester, Tennessee. Rock Heroes like Dave Matthews, Kings of Leon, Tori Amos, Zac Brown, Stevie Wonder, etc…including Conan O’Brien.

Second Sunday Brunch @ Washington Park. Sunday, June 13th @ 6pm. FREE. This month’s featured performers are Jared Wright of The Red Swill and the Carrie Rodriguez Trio.

HBO’s True Blood season premiere Sunday, June 13th @ 9pm. Catch the 15-minute countdown show prior to the season starter beginning @ 8:45pm.

A Cocktail Party with a Purpose. Monday, June 14th join local movers & shakers @ Lemongrass Thai Bistro for the unveiling of the new Karma Cocktail Menu. Portions of the proceeds from drink sales for the next year will go to the charities selected by the “celebs” they were named after. Event & Food are FREE & open to the public. Cash Bar.

The Macon Film Festival & College Hill Corridor Commission are bringing “The Crazies” to a park near you! The Free outdoor screening will be Tuesday, June 29th @ 8pm. Tattnall Square Park.

Get your Season Tickets to Macon’s Pinetoppers Baseball.

See You @ Drag Queen Bingo … Tonight @ The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom.

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Has the “No Texting” while driving law gone into effect yet? I was knee-driving down Vineville Avenue this week while texting with my left hand & with my right: making notes on the laptop that was sitting in passengers seat. Life is just too TOO right now. Too many balls in the air, too many hours working my fingers to the bone, too few coins in the bank, too many unpaid bills, too many demands by too many people, too many thoughts to sleep at night…it’s just too hellish. There’s a war going on … and I’m way too old to be drafted. Too many replays of “Life During Wartime” by the Talking Heads running through my head.

“The sound of gunfire, off in the distance
I’m getting used to it now
Lived in a brownstone, lived in the ghetto
I’ve lived all over this town.”
This aint’ no Party! This ain’t no Disco! This ain’t no Fooling Around! This ain’t no Mudd Club, or CBGB. I ain’t got time for that now.” – The Talking Heads

“THE HASTY HEART” @ Theatre Macon is a must-see. I went to the final dress rehearsal last night and just have to say, GO SEE IT! “Cute Boys in Pajamas” was a quip I heard from a spectator that I couldn’t resist quoting. Set in a ‘40s British military hospital during World War II, the play is humorous yet poignant. A heart-rendering scene between “Yank” Anthony Ennis & “Lachie” Phillip Herbert may bring a tear so bring a small tissue. $18. For Tickets: 478-746-9485.

The Grand Opera House hit two home runs this past week. The Bryan Adams Bare Bones concert was simple & intimate. And quite frankly, PERFECT. Bryan Adams, his guitar & a piano player were amazing. The simplicity was followed up by Broadway hit “Avenue Q” – the risqué muppet puppets confronted racism & sexuality head-on. Bravo to The Grand for bringing these both to Macon.

My Bite of the week: Lemongrass Thai Bistro’s Crab Cakes. These crabby patties are YUMalicious and perched atop a spiced veggie slaw. The Fabulous Bastard cocktail was a nice pairing!

A SCAD professor friend of mine, John Bennett, turned me on to this new “wave” of music style called Chillwave. The indie rock movement is apparently all the rage with “the kids.” And to be perfectly honest … I need a wave of chill. Yoga Moga take me away!

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Iconic Atlanta stripper “Blondie” is crawling down from atop the bar @ The Clermont Lounge and walking into the world of documentary films. “AKA BLONDIE” film benefit concert. Friday, May 21st. Eyedrum.

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” @ Macon Little Theatre. Directed by Sylvia Haynie & Laura Voss. Through May 23rd. For Tickets call 478-477-3342.

The comedy/drama “The Hasty Heart” comes to Theatre Macon. May 21st – 29th. For Tickets call: 478-746-9485.

Molly Stevens’ Farewell to Macon concert @ The SoChi Gallery. Saturday, May 22nd. 8pm. $10.

Hayiya Dance Theatre presents “DISCOVERY” @ The Douglass Theatre. Saturday, May 22nd @ 7pm. $10. For Tickets call: 478-960-4206.

Ty Herndon in concert. Accompanied by Maconite Deborah Hightower. Saturday, May 22nd. 7p @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 @ the door.

DubConscious @ Cox Capitol Theatre. Saturday, May 29th. 8pm.

Remember the ‘80s & ‘90s hair band Skid Row? Well, they are coming to Macon’s Asylum. Friday, June 4th. $20. “I Remember You”

Batter Up! Get your Season Tickets to Macon’s Pinetoppers Baseball.

Become a Part of Macon Man Comic

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I have gone off the deep end! I’ve taken a nosedive right into the funny papers. “Go Speed Racer, Go!” driving down an avenue of art & commerce and picking up a few hitchhiking superheroes along the way.

Famed comic illustrator Craig Hamilton & I have created Macon Man Comics, a syndicated comic strip set in the real city of Macon, Georgia.

Craig is a veteran of the comic world with a flair for the superhero. I’m, well, “The Fabulous Bastard” who’s banking on the fact that I still have a little Pied Piper left in me. What we both share is a love of Macon, Georgia and and a cocktail named after us @ Lemongrass Thai Bistro! Together we want to promote Macon in a comically-delicious way “to Macon & Beyond!” Details on the comic are forthcoming …

To build a little hype we started “comicizing” people … it’s taken off and folks have begun clamoring to be “Comicized!” Requests have come from as far away as Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and Paris, France. The comicization movement can be witnessed by going to the Macon Man Comics page.

Thank you to Congressman Jim Marshall for inviting me to be a judge for the Congressional Art Competition @ Warner Robins Air Force Base last Saturday. Congrats to the top 3 winning artists: Aaron Cole, Kyle Hensel & Sarah Hollifield.

Betty White became a Legend on Saturday Night Live! The Census and the NPR skits will make her & her muffin unforgettable! Thanks to the Facebook movement to have her host. Now, can Facebook start a movement to have her become a permanent cast member?

Getting screwed over by “SOMEBODY” you thought you knew really “CUTS LIKE A KNIFE.” I will get over it “THIS TIME.” Join me Friday night at The Grand Opera House as singer Bryan Adams takes the stage. $35, $50 & $75.

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Maconite Nancy Grace will begin shooting her new TV show in Midtown Atlanta. “Swift Justice with Nancy Grace” is looking for audience members. For Free Tickets go to: www.swiftjustice.com/tickets

Queue for the “Q.” The Muppets meet Southpark Broadway smash AVENUE Q @ The Grand Opera House. Sunday, May 16th & 17th. $43-$47. For Tickets, call 478-301-5470.

If you are at home on Sunday night, tune in to Extreme Makeover Home Edition on ABC. Former Maconite Dwayne Bass designed & created the furniture & artwork for the made-over home. Sunday, May 16th @ 8pm.

Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Lemongrass Thai Bistro. Monday, May 17th. Chef Tom will be preparing a special menu for the celebration. Thai Curry Puffs & Cocktails @ 6:30 pm. Dinner begins @ 7pm. $47/person. “Fabulous Bastard” not included. For reservations call: 478-257-6464

Ty Herndon in Concert. Accompanied by Maconite Deborah Hightower. Saturday, May 22nd. 7p @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 @ the door.

Burning the Candle at both ends? Stressful times call for innerpeaceful measures. Work on your bliss @ Yoga Moga. Downtown’s newest yoga studio is located at 505 Second Street.

Batter Up! Get your Season Tickets to Macon’s Pinetoppers Baseball.

Macon-filmed “STUCK!”will have it’s New York premiere on Friday, June 26th @ VisionFest Tickets go on sale May 17th.

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A complete stranger approached me on the street this week and asked me to sign his car with a permanent marker. So, I did. Bumpers really are good real estate.

What a difference a blog post makes! Last week’s “SoChilite” post landed me on Atlanta TV. Thank you to Jan Hickel, producer of FOX 5’s “Good Day Atlanta” for reading! The Kentucky Derby Party @ the Cox Capitol Theatre caught the attention of the producer and Short story, Way Short: the next morning at 7am I was @ Chastain Horse Park doing a little Derby Talk with the Road Warrior host Stacey Elgin. I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship because Macon, GA has a lot of great things to promote to their Atlanta audience!

Did you Derby? The Cox Capitol Theatre’s Kentucky Derby Party was a “Topper!” The Hats, the Horse, the Jockey, the Roses, the Grass, the Race, the DJ. I have to give a HUGE thank yous to Petals Flowers & More for the amazing hats, flowers & rose blanket that adorned the million dollar steed, Laddie, who was graciously donated for the event by Nancy Sealy & Sid Perryman of Red Oak Stables. Thank you to Ruthie Sullivan who adorned the jockey silks. It was a sight to behold….a horse & jockey on Second Street in Downtown Macon! Love it! Congratulations to Super Saver, the winner of the 136th Kentucky Derby. The race was followed by the derby-licious tunes spun by Mark Andrews of A-Team Productions.

Macon songstress Molly Stevens is a goin’ to Nashville at the end of May and Macon will be the lesser for it….but, she’ll be representing us well! She’s blazin’ out a town soon but you can catch her Thursday, May 6th at The Hummingbird. 9pm.

Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday! Hey Mom, I want to take you to the College Hill Corridor’s Second Sunday @ Washington Park. Please talk Dad into coming with us!

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Macon Arts’ First Friday Opening. Friday, May 7th @ 5p. Opening Reception: “Landscapes and Living Rooms.” The exhibit features landscape-inspired paintings by Carol King Pope, Gene Kelly and Daly Smith; as well as outdoor art works by Zoe Alexandra and Jim Bodell. Meet the artists and be the first to see the show!

Casting Call. The Florida State University Film School, in conjunction with the Theatre Macon Youth Actors’ Company, is seeking children, teens and young adults to fill a variety of available roles in short films to be produced this summer.

Casting Call: Saturday, May 8th @ Theatre Macon 10am – 2pm. Arrive early. Roles are available for males, ages 6 – 13, and females, ages 6 – 20. All films will be shot in and around Tallahassee, Florida. Synopses of the films seeking actors are available by emailing Rebecca Drummond at red09@fsu.edu.

Stage Play “When A Man Loves a Woman.” Sunday, May 9th @ 7:30pm. Macon City Auditorium. For Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com

Alzheimer’s “Celebration of Champions” Tuesday, May 11th. Doors Open @ 6pm. Event @ 7pm. This year’s honoree is Neva Fickling. Tickets: $40

Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Lemongrass Thai Bistro. Monday, May 17th. Chef Tom will be preparing a special menu for the celebration. Thai Curry Puffs & Cocktails @ 6:30 pm. Dinner begins @ 7pm. $47/person. “Fabulous Bastard” not included. For reservations call: 478-257-6464

Get your Season Tickets to Macon’s Pinetoppers Baseball.

Pig in a Pit BBQ fan, Jane Wiedlin of the GO-GO’s & star of the Macon-filmed “STUCK!”, is starring in a new comic “Lady Robotika” that lands in book stores on July 14th. Find it in Macon @ Comics Plus & Avalon Comics & Games.

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I checked the Macon Telegraph Obituaries this morning and mercifully my name wasn’t listed. Michael Jackson’s “Working Day and Night” is on replay in my head. Too many irons in the fire does not even to begin to explain the situation.  That illuminated moth that flutters through the Lunesta commercial is a personal hero of mine.

Kudos to Stephanie Folsom who packed the house for the Grand Opening of Fab’rik on Forsyth Rd. “Real Housewife of Atlanta” Lisa Wu Hartwell & NFL’r Ed Hartwell made an appearance to promote the opening.  Lisa’s fashion line CLOSET FREAK will be available at the new boutique.  Hartwell’s Atlanta publicist asked Priscilla Esser & I to show them SoChi following the opening. We took the  ‘Real’ couple for a late night dinner @ Lemongrass Thai Bistro where the streets were buzzing about the celebs in town.  Post dinner we popped into The Hummingbird where songstress Molly Stevens serenaded them with “Dock of the Bay” & “Midnight Train to Georgia.”  The Hartwells were feelin’ Macon!

Macon Arts’ FIRED WORKS once again proved that nobody can throw a pot party like they do.  This event has become the preeminent ceramics show in the state.

“Easy like a Sunday morning” just about sums up the Ocmulgee Expeditions canoe trip down the river.  We spent “family day” floating down the Ocmulgee … and I will say, it was the first of many.  I can’t recommend this highly enough.  It not only washed off the pollen but it really helped drain some stress all while upping my “cool factor” in the eyes of  my 11-yr old twins.

The underground supper club, SoChilicious, has been launched.  Mysterious clues led diners to the L. Alexander Shelko Gallery on Vineville Avenue where guests enjoyed a multi-course dinner prepared by mystery chefs Lee Clack of Kudzu Catering & pin up princess Ashley Croft of Allie May Bakery.  Guests got a sneak peak of Macon’s newest comic MACON MAN created by famed comic illustrator Craig Hamilton & The SoChi Companies.

Macon Me Crazy!  Cesare Mammarella’s latest & greatest club, Asylum, opened this weekend.  I’ll just say, he picked the right name – the place is INSANE.  Very reminiscent the NYC club scene of the 90’s with a very modern twist.

If you need a little ambient music for a cocktail party check out this new internet station CHILLTRAX http://www.chilltrax.com

Happy 13th Anniversary Kim! Thanks for putting up with me & my insanity…and a Happy Birthday to Groovy Girl Onie Sanders!

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Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight. April 30^th – May 2^nd. Combination Tour Ticket (includes Secret Garden Tour, Historic Homes Tour and Moonlight Tour): $40 in advance, Secret Garden Tour: $15 in advance, Historic Homes Tour: $15 in advance, Moonlight Homes Tour: $15. Tickets: go to the Hay House or online http://www.georgiatrust.org/historic_sites/hayhouse/macon_gardens.php

Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 1st.  Do you have your derby hat?  If not, Petals Flowers & Gifts & SoChi Services are coming to your emotional rescue with mint juleps in-hand! Friday, April 30 from 4p-7p. Petals Flowers & Gifts, 2380 Ingleside Avenue. Hats, Flowers & Mint Juleps included!

Cost: $25 to register, click here: http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1424900509542&sk=messages#!/event.php?eid=110859362287029&ref=mf

Saturday, May 1^st:  A Trio of Fitness Events will take place in Tattnall Square Park beginning with a Community Workout @ 9am. The Macon Cycling Classic begins @ 10am and races throughout the day. The day at the park ends with the Bragg Jam Moonlight Miles 5k race. 

Kentucky Derby Party @ the Cox Capitol Theatre.  May 1^st.  5-10p.  $10 admission.  Cash Bar, Mint Juleps, Fried Chicken baskets. Throw on a big ‘ole hat and come stomp the grass.

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I got nailed by a roofer.  It was a sloppy screw. Yes, it’s true. Aside from a new roof, he gave me a gift that keeps on giving – NAILS. Nails fall from the roof every time the wind blows, every time it rains.  5 lbs of nails have fallen so far – into the shrubs, the grass, the driveway.  Nails are like Kryptonite to my Mini Cooper – taking it down fast. After 2 new tires, 2 patched tires and a bag of retrieved rusting nails we are afraid to walk barefoot, the yard has become toxic.  If you’re re-roofing, don’t use “my guy.”

I had the pleasure of spending Saturday night @ home with my kids. No Parties, No Work, No Facebooking and it totally Sucked – in a good way.  We sunk our teeth into a Vampire Diaries marathon.  Thanks to the magic of DVR, we have every episode nailed down. This CW series is filmed in Georgia so I’m real high on that.  If you’ve not seen the show, it airs every Thursdays @ 8pm.

April 15th may be taxing, but Starbuck’s will give you a Free Cup of Coffee. Bring a reusable travel mug and get Free brewed coffee.  And you’ll save a tree from being screwed.

I have tried to institute a day that my wife, kids & I do something as a family.  We call it “Family Day.”  This is typically on Sunday.  This coming Family Day will be spent on the Ocmulgee River.  We are doing our first Ocmulgee Expeditions trip. My daughter has a nail-biting fear of small boats, so this trip should make for good fodder for next week’s blog.

Spring is Here. The community is blooming with events.  Get your schedules nailed down!

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Fired Works kicks off with the Preview Party on Friday, April 16, 6 – 9 p.m. @ the Round Building, Central City Park.
Meet the artists and get the first chance to buy and browse thousands of pieces of original pottery and sculpture. Live music, burgers grilled on-site by Market City Cafe. Complimentary wine and beer. $25 per person.  Fired Works Show & Sale is Saturday, April 17th – Sunday, April 25th. Events include FREE  Saturday workshops for Kids, FREE workshops for Teens, Pottery Roadshow, Ceramic Artists Roundtable, Cocktails & Clay and more.

The 74th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival takes place this weekend. Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18th @ Piedmont Park. FREE Admission. Artists Market, Kids Village.

Nail down your season tickets to Macon’s newest baseball team: the Macon Pinetoppers.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 17th. Tickets may be purchased @ Luther Williams Field ticket office or online: http://www.pinetoppers.com.  The Season begins June 19th.

FREE CLOTHES!  Treasure Vintage will be giving away clothes & other items on Saturday, April 17th.  12-7 pm. 352 Cotton Avenue.  Tell your thrifty friends!

SweetWater 420 Fest. The 2 Day outdoor party takes place this weekend: April 17-18 @ Candler Park, Atlanta.  Click to win 2 VIP Tix, Hotel Room, Prize Pack & a $50 Gas Card. Winner chosen on April 9th.

SoChi Services is cooking up a mystery! On Thursday, April 22^nd we will be launching an underground dinner event called the SoChilicious Supper Club. The location will be kept secret until the night of the event.  Remember the Raves of the 80’s? well, SoChi Services are bringing them back…only this time, the ecstasy will be the cuisine. Purchase your tix @ http://www.showclix.com/event/8713

Kentucky Derby Party @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. May 1^st.  5-10p.  $10 admission.  Cash Bar, Mint Juleps, Fried Chicken baskets. Throw on a big ‘ole hat and come stomp the grass.

Brian Adams in concert @ the Grand Opera House.  Friday, May 14^th. 8pm.  Tix: $35-$75. 478-301-5470.

Pull out the big (water) guns and head to Tybee Island for the 2010 Beach Bum Parade . Friday, May 21^st.

Dave Matthews Band. Tuesday, July 27^th. Lakewood Amphitheatre.

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I’m all hopped up on Saline Nasal Spray! Is that even possible? Pollen has turned the city Yellow. We are all Yellow too. These allergies are killing me! I can’t sleep no matter how many sheep I count on Farmville.

I was having coffee with an L.A. casting director yesterday at Market City Café.  He is telling me about a film project he wants to do involving death… out the window there was a yellow pollinated corpse shuffling down Cherry Street. Macon is blooming with extras right now. I wish it would rain.

Paddle off the pollen with a dip in the Ocmulgee River…Ocmulgee Expeditions. 

“I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh what a thing to do
Cause you were all yellow.”  — Coldplay

I would be remiss if I didn’t do a little FROCK TALK. I, along with my SoChilites: Saxy Butler & Gracen Strong, produced the 2010 Cherry Blossom Fashion Show which turned into a media circus.  One thing is for sure, a SoChi event is never a Drag!

Our intention was to celebrate locally owned & operated boutiques: Treasure Vintage, Jack & Coat Clothiers, Ginger Michelle, Bella’s Classy Rags, Sorella, LDW Mens Wear & Taka’s Bridal Boutique while including all factors of our community. Every Fashionista knows that a fashion show is theatre and that’s what we provided. From the flame thrower to the motorcycle to the drag queen to the dramatic fashions and a Mad Tea Party theme.

I must give a shout out to two of the Bravest People in Macon: Drag Queen Deonna Sage & Karen Lambert whose cherry blossoms are made of Steel. They believed in me enough to not cave under intense public pressure spurred on by a bigot with a microphone & a door-to-door cosmetics queen. Drag Queens wear more makeup than most women.  Wonder what Mary Kay would say?

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Moon Dance @ the Ocmulgee River Park. Friday, April 9th @ 7pm.  $10/person.

Regatta & Riverwalk Festival. Saturday, April 10th. 1pm – 6pm. Live Music. Regatta: $20/person. Riverwalk Festival: FREE.

David Gray in concert. Atlanta Civic Center. April 10^th @ 7:30pm.  Tix $38 – $53.

Second Sunday Trifecta: Sunday, April 11^th. Noon – 5pm. Washington Park  @ Magnolia Street. 1. Second Sunday Brunch. 11:30am- 2pm  2. Magnolia Street Soapbox Derby. 2:30pm  3. Magnolia Street Block Party. 3pm – 5pm

Macon Arts’ Fired Works kicks off with the Preview Party on Friday, April 16^th and the show & sale from April 17^th through the 25^th.  A fun addition this year is the Cocktails & Clay event.

SoChi Services is cooking up a mystery! On April 22^nd we will be launching an underground dinner event called the SoChilicious Supper Club. The location will be kept secret until the night of the event.  Remember the Raves of the ’80s? well, SoChi Services are bringing them back…only this time, the ecstasy will be the cuisine. Click HERE for tickets.

RUN FOR THE ROSES. Kentucky Derby Party @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. May 1^st.  5-10p.  $10 admission.  Cash Bar, Mint Juleps, Fried Chicken baskets. Throw on a big ‘ole hat and come stomp the grass.

RUN TO YOU. Bryan Adams in concert @ Grand Opera House. May 14^th. 8pm.  Tix: $35-$75.  478-301-5470.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 6, 2010

SoChi Invites You to “Millionaire’s Row”

MACON – It is time to jockey up. The SoChi Companies and Cox Capitol Theatre present a Kentucky Derby Theme Party designed to celebrate “the most exciting two minutes in sports”. Festivities will include the stomping of the grounds and a celebration of hats. A cash bar and food will be available for purchase.

Event: Kentucky Derby Theme Party
Date: May 1, 2010
Time: 5:00pm ~ Until
Location: The Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second Street Macon, Georgia
Attire: Kentucky Derby Chic
Cost: $10 at the door
Signature Drink: Mint Julep

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