World in My Eyes

I ♥ L.A.! My parents whisked my kids off to L.A. (Lower Alabama) for the weekend. As they say, “When the Cats are away, the Mice will drink cocktails and end up on stripper poles!” That IS what they say, right?

“Let me take you on a trip
Around the world and back
And you won’t have to move
You just sit still

Now let your mind do the walking
And let my body do the talking
Let me show you the world in my eyes” … Depeche Mode

Friday began with a few “Fabulous Bastards” & friends at Lemongrass Thai Bistro. I had the Shrimp Spring roll & Thai Clay Pot and would highly recommend them both. (the clay pot is lined in Bacon!) While there, B52’s front man Fred Schneider came in gave the bastard a sip and said “Very Complex.” So like any decent publicist, I’m pimping the quote! And to quote a pimp, the night ended on a Stripper Pole @ Synergy. Oh Yes, indeed. And NO, there are no photos. Although, I now know why those chicks have great legs…working the pole properly is a workout! The night was no drag, but it ended that way. I am all out of dollar bills but must give another Standing Ovation to the amazing Miss Deonna Sage.

A slow motion Saturday was well spent TAKING WOODSTOCK. Ang Lee’s hippie fest is, well, Groovy! The acid trip scene is just as vibrant as the real thing.

The stars weren’t only in the sky Saturday night…they were also inside Don Bivings & Pino Mauro’s Georgia Ave mansion. Star of stage & screen Karen Black and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Harriet Schock performed at the benefit for the upcoming play “Missouri Waltz” that will premiere at the Cox Capitol Theatre on September 18 and run until the 26th. Rock star Fred Schneider also made an appearance at the Love Shack baby!

Ok, Macon…support local actress Sylvia Boykin by going to see Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2. She’s in the bookstore scene right after the stripper gets her face bashed in. This is a serious slasher flick and not for the faint of heart. But, if you’ve ever been stabbed in the back you’ll be able to deal.

There is nothing like a little beach reprieve to put the wind back in your sails. I cruised down to Tybee Island for the night and docked at one of the fabulous beachfront “cottages” provided by Oceanfront Cottages Rentals. I’m excited about a new foodie find: The Sundae Café. The name is completely deceptive…..they dished out a Seafood Cheesecake that was better than any life preserver. Tybee’s recent $11 million beach refurbishing is reeling in the big stars & received it’s own star by being named one of the “Top Ten City Beaches” by AOL Travel. Miley Cyrus just wrapped a film and Robert Redford is arriving this week for his latest film project. Go relax and tell “Miss Tybee Island” Stacye Jarrell of Oceanfront Cottage Rentals I said hello!

One can only “Enjoy The Silence” for so long. After a walk on the beach I got “Behind the Wheel,” strapped on the seatbelt and raced up “Route 66″ to Atlanta for the Depeche Mode concert @ Lakewood Amphitheatre. I found My Own Personal Jesus that night. Man, Oh, Man … can they rock! The amazing production was worth the late night return to my bed in Macon. Well, hope you enjoyed “Walking in My Shoes.”

Future Love Paradise

First Friday. Sept. 4th beginning at 5pm. Downtown Macon

Labor Day. Monday, Sept. 7th.

True Blooded Maconite Carrie Preston will be in Macon on Sept. 12th for the screening of her new film “Lovely By Surprise.” The FREE outdoor event will be at Coleman Hill. Preston will do a Q&A @ 7:30pm prior to the film.

Wine Tasting to Benefit Hay House featuring Judy Beardsall a wine consultant, vinter & author of SNIFFING THE CORK. The $250 per person is hosted at the home of James & Amanda Upshaw on Oct. 24th @ 6:30pm. Catering by Natalia’s. For reservations, call Katey Brown @ 478-742-8155.

I Want to Rock-N-Roll All Night!

Collective Soul & Drivin’ n’ Cryin’, Sept. 5th @ Centennial Park, 5pm (FREE CONCERT)
Indigo Girls, Sept. 12th @ Cox Capitol Theatre
Pet Shop Boys, Sept. 12th @ Chastain Park
Psychedelic Furs, Oct. 2nd @ The Masquerade
The Black Crowes, Oct. 3rd @ Chastain Park
U2, Oct 6th @ The Georgia Dome
Kings of Leon, Oct. 9th @ Phillips Arena

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