Feb 17, 2012 Posted on Feb 17, 2012 | 0 comments

Misc.

If you haven’t already heard – there’s going to be an art opening at the Accidental Gallery in Boston, GA, tonite. It’ll feature work from a Boston native, Jack Adams, whose talent is first rate. Get more info here, and get there if you can – I went to the last opening and it was a hoppin’ good time in the cutest little downtown.

And if you haven’t got plans next Tuesday – and especially if you’ve never been to one of the “extracurricular” classes at Liam’s – sign up for this one: Extremadura, Spain. They’ll be serving Iberian ham which I’ve been hearing about quite a bit in foodie magazines and on websites. Must be good! There will also be wild mushrooms, a cherry dessert, Spanish cheese and, of course, Spanish wines. Rhonda does her homework on each region and you’ll learn a lot.

Starting this Sunday….. you’ll now be able to have brunch at Savannah Moon!! They’ll be open from 10-2, and also on Friday + Saturday nites until 8. I think we’re finally reaching some critical mass with our downtown dining – you can have drinks at Sweet Grass or Liam’s, then dinner at Jonah’s, Savannah Moon, Liam’s, George and Louie’s, Moonspin, Paulie’s or the Plaza, then coffee at Grassroots. Be sure to give Savannah Moon a great start on their Brunch!

………and I’ve heard whispers of a new little something going in the old GiGi’s building….. I’ll spill when I hear more!

Feb 15, 2012 Posted on Feb 15, 2012 | 0 comments

Manic for Organic!

Even if you’re not doing Team Lean with the YMCA, I hope your year is off to a healthful start. My Townie friend Misty S. posted to Facebook about some of her wishes for Thomasville and several of her peeps said they wished for more organic food. 

Peeps…. your wish is here! It’s sign-up time for the not one but THREE organic produce programs we have here in the Ville. 

The one I currently use and love is Orchard Pond Organics CSA. The pick up is on Monday at George + Louie’s, and you always get a good assortment of items. They also have recipes on their website to help you know what to do with the bounty. This season they’re introducing a new option: a fruit-only share. Check them out online here and sign up here. Cost is about $25/ week for veggies/fruit mix and $15/ week for fruit only. They also have 1/2 shares available. 

The next one has been referred to me by Melanie J. and Katie C. who love it – Moultrie Organic Co-op. This is not a CSA but rather a co-op where the members pool their buying power. The items are local when possible, and exotic, too. Pick up for this one is at Sweet Grass Dairy on Tuesdays and you can get more information and sign up by contacting Jessica Mothershed at (229) 798-6764 or by email at j.mothershed@yahoo.com. Cost is $30/ week.

The last one is a local fellow, Edgar, with Pasco Farms. He’ll be delivering twice a week to Grassroots coffee so your food will be super fresh. They’re also thinking of adding items like bread, eggs and granola. Edgar is young and ambitious and pretty much does all the farming himself, so if you’d like to join his CSA, call or text him here: (229) 393-6563.

Sign up, chow down + enjoy what our lovely land has to offer!

And if you’ve got some wishes of your own…. cruise on over to Townie Wish and wish ‘em!

Feb 10, 2012 Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 0 comments

Tag Sale for Senior Center!

I recently learned from Townie Carol W. that the Senior Center was planning a sweet Valentine’s lunch for their seniors. They’d been saving their pennies – literally, all pennies – since last year to take the seniors to Seminole Wind… but someone STOLE the pennies! All of them. Seminole Wind has been gracious enough to offer their help, and some others in the senior care community have put together a tag sale to help them out. Carol says: “Lots and Lots and Lots of great stuff! Commercial tables, chairs, sofas, artwork, light fixtures and even some nice antiques like a period camel back sofa, Victorian marble top tables etc….  Something for everyone!!!”

Sounds like the tag sale of the century, right? Hop on over and help them out tomorrow morning – wish the seniors a Happy Valentine’s!

 

Feb 9, 2012 Posted on Feb 9, 2012 | 0 comments

Lovey Dovey Some More

The Bookshelf has some sophisticated options for your Valentine… or, who are we kidding, yourself!

 

 

 

 

Feb 8, 2012 Posted on Feb 8, 2012 | 0 comments

More Lovey Dovey!

While looking for lovelies for my Lovey Dovey, I flitted into Firefly…

 

 

 

 

 

Feb 7, 2012 Posted on Feb 7, 2012 | 2 comments

Lovey Dovey!

I went searching high and low…

For some lovely gifts for a sweetheart I know…

At Relish…

 

 

 

 

Feb 6, 2012 Posted on Feb 6, 2012 | 32 comments

Mardi Gras Giveaway!

Are you dreaming of New Orleans this time of year? Me – I’m mostly just dreaming of the King Cake – and oh how I do love it. The hubbs is pretty partial to the crawfish… you know, suckin’ the heads and all. Ew! But he was born in Louisiana, so sometimes I accuse him of being Cajun. Especially when he mumbles.

Back to the giveaway – Hands on Thomas County, our local non-profit that focuses on recruiting and channeling volunteers to all sorts of local projects and organizations is having its annual fundraiser – and this year it’s Mardi Gras! Join them for a fun nite out at the Uno Hill Barn at Pebble Hill – I hear there’s going to be a Crawfish bar, jambalaya, and mini King Cakes – nummy!

Want to win 4 tickets?? Here’s how:

1 – Head to their Facebook page here + “Like” them
2 –  Come back to this page and comment letting me know you did
3 – For an extra entry, sign up for email delivery of The Townie here {if you’re already signed up, proceed to the next step.}
4 – Comment again and let me know you’re signed up
5 – For a THIRD entry, watch Facebook…

That’s it! I’ll choose a winner at random on Wednesday!

Someone’s going to chomp down on a plastic baby – will it be you?

P.S. – Getcher masks + snazzy dresses @ Brooke + Nicole downtown!

{Tickets are $40 person + include dinner, live band, creole food + drinks. Event starts at 7PM February 11th. Call HOTC for tickets at 229-226-5200.}

Feb 2, 2012 Posted on Feb 2, 2012 | 0 comments

Like a Moth to a Flame…

…is how I am drawn, uncontrollably, by magic and rapture and all that is life, beauty and storytelling… to The Moth! Or rather, the Unchained Tour {same thing} which will be at the Bookshelf this coming Monday.

It’s a nite of story telling and music and last year it SOLD OUT. And rightfully so. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard Edgar’s unmistakeable voice ringing in my ears, or thought of Wanda’s compelling bird-dog story, or how many of Shovels + Rope’s CDs I have hoarded.

It’s like a nite filled with all the things you didn’t know you were craving, but needed just the same. And after? You’re satiated and thoughtful and giddy and dreaming. I know, it sounds like I’m romanticising it…. but it IS almost Valentine’s… so humor me and get your tickets here and join me for this journey.

And if we haven’t met, come say hi! Promise I won’t bite.

 

Jan 26, 2012 Posted on Jan 26, 2012 | 2 comments

A Recipe for Press….

I’m so looking forward to this event – everyone can use a little marketing, right? Firefly is hosting author + consultant Amy Flurry and she’ll be chatting about creating a BUZZ for your small business.

I think you could also apply this great info to promoting yourself, whether it be for a job, a hobby or whatever else you’ve got cooking in your corner of the world. And since Thomasville is a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, this is a Must See for anyone considering creating their own little empire.

{We still need a yogurt shop, can I get a witness?}

So here’s the scoop + go ahead and call the ‘Fly to reserve your seat, in case it sells out.

Firefly Lunch and Learn Event
Thursday, February 2nd
$30.00 per person, includes lunch
Reservations required, check or cash only -  call Firefly at 229-226-6363

BONUS – there are a few spots for on-on-one consultations, just $125 for 30 minutes, book those by calling Firefly as well.

Jan 25, 2012 Posted on Jan 25, 2012 | 8 comments

Giveaway!

As you know, Troupe’s annual fundraiser – Diner a la Troupe – is coming up this weekend. It’s a fun night with cocktails, performances and a fun-to-watch auction, and this year it’s at Dr. + Mrs. Kadis’ Piney Woods Farm.

Aaaaaaannnd… you could win two tickets! You’ll also get the royal treatment from moi – I’ll introduce you around and even refill your drink, teehee!

Here’s how to enter:

1. Visit the Troupe website here

2. Comment on this blog post {not FB} and tell me one way Troupe is great for our kids {there are lots!}

3. For an extra entry, sign up for email updates here