Like a Moth to a Flame
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!
FUTURE LOVE PARADISE
Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight. April 30th – May 2nd. 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 1st: 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 1st. 5-10p. $10 admission. Cash Bar, Mint Juleps, Fried Chicken baskets. Throw on a big ‘ole hat and come stomp the grass.
COMMENTS ARE AMUSING & WELCOME!









27. April 2010 um 08:21
Yes, T it was a great week, and another right behind to end April on a high note! thank you for keeping us all informed, and without you, no one would know what to do in Macon…..Let’s get ready to dance around the May pole!!!
27. April 2010 um 09:43
Brilliant!! Loving your ideas. Many Thanks!.
27. April 2010 um 20:50
I lost sleep thinking about how FABULOUS SoChilicious was and am going cuckoo in anticipation of the next event!
28. April 2010 um 22:31
Awesome! I don’t like the word “required”. That doesn’t sound like the Terrell Sandefur I know.
1. May 2010 um 02:17
Just wanted to say “thanks” for the plug for our Internet audio channel Chilltrax. We signed on in February and we’re trying to spread the word about our 24/7 chillout music stream, so every mention helps. I hope your readers will check us out. Very glad that you chose to highlight Chilltrax in your writings! All the best.
Blake Lawrence
Program Director
Chilltrax
http://www.chilltrax.com
1. May 2010 um 10:40
T/thanks for the shout out, you make me famous! I would not know what was going on in my own town if not for you.
I love you.
Onie
2. May 2010 um 08:07
great post as usual!
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