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Newspaper Page TextThe ADVANCE, October 11, 2023/Page 2A (Eift Aiiuancg Food Truck Fest Drives Into Downtown October 14 Vintage Vixens By Makaylee Randolph Staff Writer mrandolphadvance@gmail.com Downtown Vidalia Association’s 2nd Annual Food Truck Fest will cook up fun with food, enter tainment, live music, and more this Saturday, Octo ber 14. According to Down town Vidalia Associa tion Executive Director Tonya Parker, last year’s fest proved to be an excel lent addition to the annual events in Downtown Vida lia, as many people came to enjoy the food and live bands. “We love any op portunity to have people of all ages to gather down town,” she emphasized. “We are excited to offer varieties of food, bands, activities, and shopping in hopes that everyone can find something they en joy” Music This year, music will be spread between the out side area of the Pal Theatre and the Ronnie A. Dixon City Park. The live performances will be at 11 a.m., as acous tic guitarist Glenn Barton entertains audiences until 12:30 p.m. at the Pal The atre. Barton will immedi ately be followed by local favorites The Goodtime Buddies, who will play un til 3 p.m. The action will move to the stage at Ronnie A. Dixon City Park at 4 p.m., as Reminisce shares the joy of reminiscing about the past. Remembering those happy songs from back in the day always brings smiles and that is what the Reminisce band loves to do! These five guys all have long music careers and have performed with many national recording artists. Their repertoire consists of the most popu lar old school R&B hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, along with the biggest hits from Motown. From the first note, you'll want to sing along or be up on your feet movin' to the gro ovin' ! After all, reminiscing is good for the soul! Immediately after Reminisce, the Vintage Vixens will keep audiences grooving as they take the stage at 6 p.m. When a career-booking agent with a love of the great sounds of the ‘60s picks up a bass guitar and learns to play all her favorites, what happens? She surrounds herself with talented, like- minded, ladies and — voi- la! — the Vintage Vixens are born! Rockin’ that retro sound, the all-female Vin tage Vixens include Amy on guitar/vocals, Janet on keyboards, Carol on drums, Sherry on lead vo cals and Linda on bass. In spired by ‘60s fashion, on stage these ladies look like the music—groovy, funky, hippie! The Vintage Vixen playlist includes covers of the biggest hits from Mo town, The Mamas & the Papas, Turtles, Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Drift ers, Cream, Young Rascals, The Kinks and more in cluding some ‘70s favorites like 3 Dog Night and Sly &The Family Stone. It’s a happy ‘60s hit fest of good time, sing along music! Also, during the Vin tage Vixen concert, there will be a twist dance con test in which anyone can participate. The winner will win $100 DVA Dol lars, which can be spent locally at participating Downtown Vidalia busi nesses, and a bag of Vin tage Vixens merchandise. After music concludes at the city stage, the Float ing Axe, located on Church Street, will continue to rock the night, as they of fer live music by Hannah Scime beginning at 8 p.m. Food A variety of food trucks will be set up sell ing everything from barbe cue to seafood to Mediter ranean cuisine and more throughout the downtown Vidalia area, beginning at 11 a.m. The food trucks scheduled to attend in clude: El Rincon Boricua, Frencheese, R & R Shrimp, Coastal Creamery & Pret zels, Addie’s Southern Cuisine, Elkhatib’s Medi terranean Sizzle, SnoBiz, Ocean N Motion, Lottie’s Pocket, Sequera’s Taque- ria, M & J’s Backyard BBQi Slang N Platez, Seaside Crabhouse, and S’Moore’s Coffee Shop. During the festival, the local Sip and Stroll ordinance will also be in place - meaning, adults may walk around with al coholic beverages. These drinks may be purchased in the Downtown area at the Floating Axe, the Pal Theatre, Vallartas Mexican Restaurant, and Rialto’s. Entertainment & Fun In addition to the live music, the J.R. Trippe Middle School Nizhoni Dance team will perform at noon in front of the old City Hall, located at 114 Jackson Street. Immedi ately following the Nizho ni Dance Team will be the Tomahawks Dance Team from Vidalia High School. Several vendors will be set up throughout the downtown area selling arts, crafts, baked goods, and more. Those vendors include: Heart & Soul Nursery, Grandma Mae’s Baked Goods, Cub Scouts Troop 933, Fanny’s Cus tom Gifts, The Busy B, MM Creations, Beena’s Nail Bar, Jada Davis Hair, East Georgia State Col lege, Downtown Craft House, Bloomin’ Scent- sations, Southern Pearl and Co., and W2 Designs. The Party Bounc ers will have laser tag and inflatables for children to enjoy, and the rolling videogame trailer will be available for attendees to enjoy These amenities will be set up in Ronnie A. Dix on Park. Several merchants and businesses in the down town area will offer side walk sales and other dis counts to all who visit and shop local throughout the day The Pal Theatre will also host a youth art show outside of the facility, fea turing various kinds of art from local talent. Now Streaming @ tcbbroadcasting.com Matt Stone to Appear as “Elvis” on Oct. 21 in McRae-Helena Elvis impersonator Matt Stone will appear at The Telfair Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. The Center is lo cated at 119 West College St., McRae-Helena. The fundraiser is being sponsored by the Pioneer Historical Society Tickets are available at the door or online: https://our.show/ telfair-center-arts/elvis, and at Ryals Drug Store, Smith Pharmacy, or from any Pioneer Historical So ciety member. Adult admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door; students (grades -12), $8 or $13 at the door. Under grade 6 is free with paid adult. adorn A FUNDRAISING COMPANY HUGE $6 SALE! U Select from hundreds of name brand products for men, women and children. Our selection includes: • Fashion Jewelry • Rings • Pashminas • Reading Glasses • Sunglasses • Wallets • Tote Bags AND MORE!!! All "Classic Line" items are always only $6.00 We will also be featuring "Premier Show Specials" priced up to $19.95. MEADOWS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER In The Main Lobby MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th 8AM - 7PM This Sale Benefits: m wm AUXILIARY FUND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st 1 FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS 7AM - 3PM L J Public Welcome! 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