Karen Geary's Adventures at the Antiques Roadshow

Karen Geary and her friend, Ann Marie Fry, at the entrance of the show.

Recorded in early 2009 to dovetail with article in PARIS! for the Holidays, 2009

Description: Karen Geary describes what it's like to be in line and in discussions with folks at the popular PBS TV show, Antiques Roadshow. She tells us what she took to the show, as well as what other people took that piqued her interest.

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Related Resources: Antiques Roadshow Online

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Cherry Jones Talks About Her Role in "Amelia"

Cherry Jones sits down with her sister, Susan Jones (publisher of PARIS! magazine and MyParisMagazine.com) to talk about her new role in the upcoming film Amelia.

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Paris during WWII from a child's perspective

Norma Steele describes her memories of Paris and WWII during the early 1940s.

Some of the topics covered: World War 2, Paris, Henry County, bus service, gas rationing, 1940s, electricity, WW2 draft, TVA, V-Mail, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, New Guinea, Baltimore, train, USS Sweetbrier, Pacific Theater, Japanese suicide bombers, spam, Spam, ration stamps, Salant and Salant Shirt Factory, Hip Rawls, Coca Cola, 4F, train depot, Stark Johnsonius, military uniforms, telegrams

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The Burton sisters chat about Grove High School in the 1940s

Mary Alice Burton Campbell and her sister, Bobbie (Burton) Paschall enjoy thumbing through a 1948 TOWER, the Grove High School yearbook.

The Burton sisters, Bobbie (Burton) Paschall and Mary Alice (Burton) Campbell chat about Grove High School and the fun they had attending school there in the 1940s.

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Resources:

• EW Grove High School

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Entertainer and Worlds Biggest Fish Fry Grand Marshall Sammy Goldstein

When Sammy Goldstein was named Grand Marshall of the Fish Fry Parade in April 2009, MyParisMagazine.com jumped at the chance for an interview. In this discussion with Mike Wilson, Sammy chats about growing up on Whitehall Circle, his family, his work as entertainer on cruise ships, his television work and his love of Paris, Tennessee.

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Resources:

• SammyGoldstein.com
• MP3.com
• CDBaby
• Talkin' Broadway

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Author Chris Evans discusses his book, South of the Mouth of Sandy

Paris native Chris Evans' book about the old 23rd District (now the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge) is a compelling history of the people who lived south of the Big Sandy River. Although beautiful, the 23rd District was insular and rough, and in some ways comparable to the Wild West. In this interview, Evans discusses his personal path to becoming an author of this regional history, the story of the Old 23rd, the writing process and more.

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Resources:

• South of the Mouth of Sandy
• Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (Big Sandy Unit)

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Sharon Seaton of Seaton's Fishtale Lodge at Paris Landing

Sharon Seaton of Seaton's Fishtale Lodge at Paris Landing explains when it's OK to tell customers to stay home, what it's like working with four generations of her family, how to be great at customer service, the Tennessee River Resort Act, the future of Paris Landing and her favorite place to vacation.

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Resources:

• Fishtale Lodge,
• Tennessee Golf Trail-Paris Landing,
• Paris Landing Outdoor Guide,
• The Tennessean Golf Club,
• Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce,
• Visit Paris Landing,
• Downtown Paris Association

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Ida Thornton discusses education in the segregated South

Ida Thornton discusses her education (teachers, schools, activities, lunch, recess, and more) during the 40's and 50's in the segregated South in Henry County. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

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Related Resources:

• Robert E. Lee Academy for the Arts
• Tennessee River Fine Arts League
• The Center for Historic Preservation
• National Trust for Historic Preservation

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Restoration of Robert E. Lee School and the creation of Lee Academy for the Arts

A young Academy student raises the flag at Robert E. Lee School on a beautiful spring day. Photo by Ray Harding taken April 8, 2009, for Snap It!, MyParisMagazine's photo competition.

In this two-part interview, Robert E. Lee School Association President Ray Harding and Vice-President Suzanne Looney Richter discuss the transformation of this abandoned school into a showplace filled with the visual and performing arts. From the pottery studio to the Loft Artists, from to the wee ones at the dance studio to the yoga classes, this historic building with a proud past has made a remarkable comeback to serve Henry Countians, yet again.

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Related Resources:

• Robert E. Lee Academy for the Arts
• Tennessee River Fine Arts League
• The Center for Historic Preservation
• National Trust for Historic Preservation

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Eleven-year-old singer Caylee Hall

Fifth grader Caylee Hall is an impressive young singer who participates in area talent competitions. Caylee discusses how she began singing, her future plans, her role models and how her dedicated family members play into her desire to perform. She even sings a bit for us.

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Related Resources:

• The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center
• Fun on the Farm Jamboree from The Farm Radio
• 10-year-old Caylee Hall on YouTube
• Caylee Hall Sings the National Anthem

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Athena Delphian Club Bucket Bash and General History of the club's 45-plus years

Athena Delphian Club members Peggy Williams and Carol Ridgeway discuss the upcoming Bucket Bash fundraiser plus club history, including the purchase of the Krider's Steinway grand piano, scholarships and fundraisers.

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Related Resources:

• Paris Winery
• The Krider Performing Arts Center

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Paris Winery

Lisa Ciarrocchi, owner of Paris Winery with her husband, Roger, discusses how the couple came to Henry County, their winery and bistro and the many activities held there throughout the season, including: Concerts In The Woods, Murder Mystery Dinners, Girlfriends' Day, Bucket Bash, Catfish Concert and private events.

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Related Resources:

• Paris Winery

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Camp Tyson's effect on Paris during WWII, plus the day the war was over.

Jo and Virgil Wall, both teenagers during WWII, remember how Camp Tyson affected housing, commerce, schools, churches, social life and even transportation in Paris and Henry County. Plus, they describe the celebration in downtown Paris the day the war was over.

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Related Resources:

• Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture - Camp Tyson,
• Camp Tyson Brought James Wilson to Paris,
• Eddie Moody Recalls Camp Tyson

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

Bethel College Renaissance Theatre's production of Beauty and the Beast featuring three students from Henry County

Three Bethel College students from Paris, TN and Director Brian Hill discuss Renaissance Theatre's production of Beauty and the Beast.

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Related Resources:

• Renaissance Theater,
• History of Beauty and the Beast from Disney,
• The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.

24th Artist Showcase

Chip Anderson (Bone and Joint Specialists) along with Frank and Claire Brown (PHC Arts Council) discuss the Annual Artist Showcase.

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Related Resources:

• Paris-Henry County Arts Council
• Bone & Joint Specialists PLLC

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Annual Catfish Races during the World's Biggest Fish Fry, the last full weekend each April

Rachel Terrel, rooting on the fish sponsored by Paris Magazine in 2008.

Bill Williams and Sue Quinn discuss the 22nd Annual Catfish Races and the beneficiary, the Henry County Literacy Council.

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Related Resources:

• The Paris Post-Intelligencer,
• Henry County Literacy Council
• World's Biggest Fish Fry

The views expressed in Ear Book interviews are not necessarily the opinions of MyParisMagazine.com, PARIS! magazine or Nellen-Jones Public Relations.