SLIDING MIRRORS

Like the sands of the hour glass, so are the days of our lives. OK, I’ve walked through 3 decades in the past 2 weeks. Not in some computer geek “Back To the Future” sort of time machine, but through a Disco, a Moonwalk and a Mattress.

It began with The Studio 54 Party. Putting a themed event like that together, you really get “into it.” Well, the “it” was the 70’s. The retro lingo, clothing, period advertisements …gosh, If I could teach the world to sing in perfect harmony…I’d buy them all a Coke. Well, I just don’t have that sort of time, so I’ll just concentrate on throwing a party here and there. They can bring their own coke, I’ll supply the vodka.

Last weekend we Moonwalked down to the Cox Capitol Theatre for the 80’s Reunion Party. Man was it ever the 80’s minus the big hair and party at The Krystal. As The Smiths sang, “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others” but overall most folks looked somewhat similar and still looking for a good time. Big shout out to Lawson Brown who put this event together from Nashville, TN with his Facebook page. If this doesn’t prove the power of social networking, I don’t know what does.

The following night, I landed right back in the here and now. Planted firmly in a cushy seat at The Macon Little Theatre I watched in shear delight as my two kids sang, danced and acted their way through the stage production of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. I have to say, I think I like my life best right here & now in the “mattress” decade!

Let’s Get Phallical, Phallical, I want get phallical, let’s get into phallical! (wonder how many times Olivia Newton John has heard that one?) OK, a new TV series is about to hit the airways this Sunday night. It’s called HUNG. And it’s about using the ASSets God gave you to make it through these troubled economic times. With the tagline “It’s Hard To Make An Indecent Living” you gotta give it a test run. Premieres Sunday @ 10pm on HBO, immediately following TRUE BLOOD.

Who’s hungry? You gotta try the prik @ Lemongrass Thai. I’d suggest the Moo Pad Prik King … It’s more than a mouthful and is bursting with flavor! It goes down smooth with a Thai in a Glass, their signature cocktail.

Looking for a gift for the dad who has everything and a little more? Professional Fitness Trainer Ricky Cain is offering a special on Personal Training classes. Ten 30min sessions for $280 & Ten 1 hour sessions for $440. Gateway Fitness Studios. 478-257-6428

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

Future Love Paradise
Thirsty Thursday @ The Patio behind the Hummingbird. Live music. Cash Bar. Thursday @ 5pm.

Theatre Macon’s “A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING” Musical Revue. June 18, 19, 20 @ 8pm. June 21 @ 2:30pm. $15. For tickets, call 746-9485.

Art Tastes Good! FALLEN FRUIT: UNITED FRUIT @ LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) 6522 Hollywood Blvd.; Los Angeles, CA. One of the artists, Austin Young, was recently in Macon photographing the stars of the upcoming film STUCK! This exhibition features a series of photographs and video installations exploring the social, political and pop history of the banana. Exhibition dates: June 17 – Sept 27.

Drag Queen Bingo @ The Hummingbird every 1st & 3rd Wednesday.

DOCS WHO ROCK! Macon Arts’ Taste of Music. Saturday, August 15th @ The Blacksmith Shop. 7pm. If you are a doctor who’d like to be a celeb chef at this year’s event, contact Macon Arts @ 478-743-6940.

Y-O’S POETIC PEACE OPEN MIC AT THE 567 EVERY TUESDAY 7PM TIL 10PM 567 CHERRY ST.

Check out my new column about mixing & mingling: “The SoChi Life” in the June/July issue of Macon Magazine.

The Macon Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2010 festival! Tell your filmmaker friends.

DRIVE. DRINK. ZINGO. $20 plus $2 per mile. Way cheaper than a DUI & no driving around looking for your car the next day. They pick you up in your car and drive you home. 478-254-6555.

I Want to Rock-N-Roll All Night!

Wet Willie @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. Saturday, June 20th. $25.
Mose Davis “SUNSHINE” CD Release Party. July 26th. 6-9p. The SoChi Gallery. $10.
Josh Carson CD Release Concert @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. Saturday, June 27th. 8pm. $10 advance / $12 day of show.
Tori Amos @ Chastain Park Amphitheatre. July 27th.
Pet Shop Boys @ Chastain Park Amphitheatre. Sept. 12th

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