brickfest xxxv - Malvern Daily Record
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brickfest xxxv - Malvern Daily Record
Page 16 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Have TONS of Fun at... Here’s to the brickmakers. Acme Brick Company’s history in Malvern began just after World War I, when Walter Bennett came to Hot Spring County in search of clay for brickmaking. Acme’s Àrst 3erla 3lant opened in 1921. Over the last nine decades, we have placed our most sophisticated brickmaking technology right here – and thousands of homes and commercial buildings throughout the region attest to the quality of brick made in Malvern. But clay was only the Àrst great discovery we found near the banks of the Ouachita. The second was the skill and dedication of our associates. So as you enjoy the activities of Brickfest this year, please join us in recognizing the talented, hard-working men and women who continue to make our city the Brick Capital of the World. Little Rock Showroom: 10921 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72113 (501) 812-5574 Hot Springs Showroom: 226 Cornerstone Blvd., Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501) 520-4516 BRICKFEST XXXV A special supplement to the Malvern Daily Record Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Page 2 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 15 Brickfest celebrates 35 years Brickfest XXXV is set to officially kick off on Friday, June 26 with a two-day schedule jam-packed with events. Brickfest has been a staple in Malvern, the Brick Capital of the World, since 1981, celebrating the city’s connection to the brick industry and its importance to the town. The brick industry has been providing jobs to the people of this area since 1887. In 1980, there were three brick plants in Malvern and Perla, which led to the Malvern/Hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce declaring that Malvern was the “Brick Capital of the World.” Following up on that declaration the next year, a festival celebrating the local brick industry was held. The inception of the very first Brickfest is credited to Roy Renfro, who was the director of the Chamber of Commerce at the time. Brickfest has continued to grow over the years since that first event, with more activities getting added each year. In 2010, the festival had outgrown its old site (around the Hot Spring County Courthouse) and was moved to Malvern City Park to better accommodate the growing crowds. Brickfest is held on the last full weekend of June each year. While the opening ceremony will not take place until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26, patrons will start filling the park at noon that day. Acme Brick is the only remaining brick plant in Malvern and Perla and it is very involved in the festival by providing souvenir bricks, making the custom-designed brick for the Brick Car Derby and the bricks for the Best Dressed Brick, Brick Toss and other bricks for all trophies given for different activities. They also provide a display and donate 10,000 bricks as a prize in the Saturday night prize drawing. Last year, Baby Clay (the world’s largest brick, measuring 116-inches long and weighing more than three tons) made its first appearance at Brickfest. It will return this year and Acme Brick’s mascot, Brick Boy, will make his first trip to Brickfest. Music has always been a big part of Brickfest, with acts performing on the Bank of the Ozarks Stage through the two-day event. In addition to the headlining act, Diamond Rio, other musical acts this year include Gary Helms, Super 55, Just Sayin and Riverbilly. Music is provided at no cost to the public beginning on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Along with the musical acts, visitors to Brickfest can expect other festival staples like the Annual Car and Truck Show, Miss Brickfest beauty pageant (held the Saturday before Brickfest), Brick-B-Que Baby Back Rib Cook-off, the Malvern Daily Re- cord Scavenger Hunt, Baby Contest, Dog Show, Quilt Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Brick Car Derby, Brick Toss, BB Gun Shooting Gallery, 5K Run, Watermelon Eating Contest, Talent Contest, Bull Bash and more. The Bull Bash was such as success from its inception a year ago, that the event has been extended to two nights at the Malvern Rodeo Arena. The Bull Riders will also be available at the Acme Brick tent for autographs and pictures. Some will even have a chance to float the Ouachita River with some of the bull riders on Saturday. Food vendors, retail and arts and crafts booths from five states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio) will be on hand to offer something for everyone. People, vendors and entertainment come from near and far to be a part of Brickfest each year. (MDR file photo) People lined up in droves to try some of the barbecue from the Brickfest Brick-BQue last year. (MDR file photo) Ronald McDonald paid a visit to Brickfest in 2014. (MDR file photo) There were plenty of activities for children at last year’s Brickfest, like this bounce castle. (MDR file photo) Rides were available for the youngsters at Brickfest XXXIV. (MDR file photo) BRICKFEST XXXV Page 14 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Vendors at Brickfest take advantage of the landscape of Malvern City Park by setting up their booths in the shade so patrons can receive some shade from the hot summer sun. (MDR file photo) Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Spring County “Brickfest First Aid Tent” Blood pressure checks Summer Safety Information First aid as needed KeepOnAmazing.com 1001 Schneider Drive 332-1000 www.baptist-health.com The Brickfest Quilt Show (sponsored by the Extension Homemakers) will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hot Spring County Fairgrounds. (MDR file photo) Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 3 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 4 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 13 Diamond Rio to headline Brickfest XXXXV After 25 years together, more than 10 million albums sold, a Grammy Award, a Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), two Greatest Hits projects, 9 studio albums including three certified Platinum® and five Gold®, five multi-week no. 1 singles, 22 Top 10 singles, an autobiography and zero band member changes, Diamond Rio is still going strong. Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Dan Truman (keyboards) and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals). Diamond Rio signed to Arista Records and in 1991 and with the release of “Meet In The Middle,” became the first country music group in history to reach #1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their hit singles “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” "One More Day," "Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In A Week Or Two” and more. They released their first-ever autobiography, Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio in 2009 on Thomas Nelson. The band known for playing every note on every album recently released their first-ever live project, Diamond Rio Live, sold exclusively at iTunes and www.diamondrio.com. Diamond Rio Live includes 22 of their top 10 singles, five no.1 singles and two never before recorded highlights of their show, the Newgrass Medley and Western Medley. “After all these years this is the first time we ever recorded [Western Medley], and I’m so glad it is part of this CD,” said bass guitarist and baritone vocalist Dana Williams. “It’s just GOOD music. God Bless the Cowboy!” Lead singer Marty Roe says of Newgrass Medley, “Bluegrass is a huge influence on our sound both vocally and instrumentally. I can’t imagine not including it on this project. Most of us grew up in the 70’s listening to pop and rock. This just seemed to make sense and is a lot of fun for us to perform live.” The group also includes two Hits’ Medleys because as lead guitarist Jimmy Olander explains, “Medleys come about because as time passes in your career, you realize that there is no way to include every radio single in your show. Obviously some songs were bigger hits than others, but you can’t discount that there are still big fans of these songs.” He adds, “We’ve taken the chorus and the hook elements and made them into a couple of what we call Hits’ Medleys. It was important to us that we didn’t discount a bunch of songs that speak to our career.” Recorded from multiple live performances, Diamond Rio Live features 32 songs. The distinguished three-part harmonies and instrumentation sound as sharp as they do in their live show because the 14-time Grammy nominees and Grand Ole Opry members have always been known for playing every note on every album – from the beginning. “Who could duplicate Diamond Rio's sound better than we can?” says drummer Brian Prout. Known for their charity commitments including long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised over $1,000,000.00 for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl and CRS Humanitarian awards. Festival goers enjoyed climbing the rock wall at the 2014 Brickfest. (MDR file photo) The horseshoe tournament is one of many activities patrons can take part in at this year’s Brickfest. (MDR file photo) A group of teenagers await their turn at the watermelon eating contest at the 2014 Brickfest. (MDR file photo) A few “lucky” members of the audience got to participate in blindfolded musical chairs at last year’s Brickfest Bull Bash. (MDR file photo) BRICKFEST ORIGINAL BLOOMEN ONION IS BACK! Sorry we missed you last year! Rocken Robin’s Concessions Serving Brickfest since 1999 MENU: iÊ"ÃÊUÊÀi`Ê*ViÃÊUÊ ÀÊ}à ViÊÊ>Ê-ÌVÊUÊÀi`ÊÀiiÊ/>ÌiÃÊUÊÊ,LLÊÀiÃ Ê >V ÃÊUÊÀi`Ê"ÀiÃÊUÊ-V iÃÊUÊ"iÞÊiÞ Àià Ê-µÕiiâi`Êi>`iÊUÊ/i>ÊUÊÀÕÌÊ*ÕV ÊUÊÀâiÊ>µÕÀ Buy a Bloomen Onion & Large Drink - Get a $1 OFF Coupon must be present - Good ONLY at Rocken Robin’s BRICKFEST XXXV Page 12 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 5 Riverbilly returns to perform at Brickfest Winners of last year’s Brick-B-Que Baby Back Rib Cook-off pose with their trophies. (MDR file photo) Participants in last year’s Watermelon Eating Contest had their watermelons all picked out for the event. This year, the contest (sponsored by Southern Bancorp) will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Malvern City Park Pavilion. (MDR file photo) It takes a selection of high quality original music written by some of Nashville’s biggest songwriters and four talented musicians that are all friends to succeed at the highest level in today’s country music venue. Hard work…determination… sacrifice… those three terms aptly defines what Riverbilly is all about. Years of hard work and a determination to succeed at the highest level has sharpened the skills of and paved the way for Travis, Brad, Steve, Charlie and TJ. Each raised on different backgrounds of music. All five have been in bands respectively before coming together to form Riverbilly For the past seven years, they have been criss-crossing the country as one of the most sought out independent country bands in the country, honing their craft on stages large and small,. Riverbilly is known throughout the country as a band with one of the most dynamic live shows in any genre of music. The list of those they have shared bills with continues to grow—Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, REO Speedwagon, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Charlie Daniels, Rascal Flats, Taylor Swift, and many others. But this band does not worry about who plays before or after, all they care about is when they are together on stage. Riverbilly is the total package, they have great vocals, world-class energetic live show, talented with a unique look and charisma to burn. Not to mention their wealth of expe- rience and a work ethic that impresses everyone. Along with their amped-up live show, Riverbilly’s incredible sound with three-part harmony combined together allows them to continue the winning of fans in city after city, night after night. In September of 2011, Lead Singer/Guitarist, Travis Caudell was involved in a head on collision sustaining life threatening injuries which caused the band to take off the remaining year and the majority of 2012, allowing Caudell to heal and rehab. After coming back to the stage the band set out to Nashville again to start writing, recording and seeking new music. After signing with a management company in Nashville, the band found themselves leaving and going back to their roots where it all began. Currently the band has six new songs recorded for their new album, while working on completing the album that is tentatively scheduled for a 2015 release. Juggling the tour schedule and their families keeps the band busy, but they are always thankful for their dedicated fans that allow them to fulfill their dreams every time they step on that stage. “We walk out, take one look at the crowd and attack. We never let up, whether it’s a thirty-minute opening slot for a headliner or a two-hour show. The energy stays cranked up the entire time.” Behind that energy is a world of industry knowledge put to good use. We put time, effort, pas- sion, drive, determination, creativity and initiative into making our ideas, music and dreams become reality every single time we step on a stage.” It is a chemistry that most desire and never experience. Riverbilly’s current involvement in Domestic Violence Awareness and Special Olympics has led them to a national television appearance and continued touring throughout the country playing over 100 shows a year. Runners in the Brickfest 5K close in on the finish line during last year’s race. (MDR Vendors from five different states will be set up at Brickfest XXXV to offer a variety of items and services. (MDR file photo) file photo) Malvern Housing Authority 100 Gloster Street • Malvern, Arkansas 72104 Ph. 501-332-3652 • Fax 501-332-3653 E-mail: mha_1@swbell.net Have a Wonderful Brickfest XXXV 1421 S. Main St. • Malvern, Arkansas malvernfirstag.org Brickfest XXXV Riverbilly performing on the main stage during Brickfest XXXIV in 2014. (MDR file photo) Success through People 1275 Williamette Rd. • Malvern, AR • 501-337-9400 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 6 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV All the 2014 Brickfest Brick Toss winners in both distance and accuracy ‘for all age groups and divisions gathered for their photo. Winners are for Girls and Women’s Distance (6 and under): Abby Brown 1st, Lainie Jordan 2nd, Katie Beard 3rd, (7-12): Brittney Brown 1st, Emily Hardwick 2nd, Natalie Hardwick 3rd (13-17): Lexi Jordan 1st (18 and up): Sarah Beard 1st, Laurie Rushing 2nd, Cindy Williams 3rd Accuracy (6 and under): Lainie Jordan 1st, Abby Brown 2nd, Katie Beard 3rd (7-12): Britney Brown 1st, Natalie Hardwick 2nd, Emily Hardwick 3rd (13-17): Lexi Jordan 1st (18 and up): Sarah Beard 1st, Amy Rogers 2nd, Cindy Williams 3rd. For Boy’s and Men’s Distance (6 and under): Keegan Bryant 1st, Brent Hardwick 2nd (7-12): Kody Anderson 1st, Gavin Vaughn 2nd, Dylan Brown 3rd (13-17): Zachary Brown 1st (18 and up): Robert Ellerd 1st, Cody Beard 2nd, Thomas Burchfield 3rd Accuracy (6 and under): Brent Hardwick 1st (7-12) Gavin Vaughn 1st, Dylan Brown 2nd, Kody Anderson 3rd (1317): Zachary Brown 1st (18 and up): Billy Hardwick 1st, Tom Cotton 2nd, Brian Smith 3rd. Not pictured: Tom Cotton. . (MDR file photo) Friday night’s musical line-up Just Sayin’ Super 55 The band formed in early 2010 with Keith Brown (Guitar / Vocals), Bill Hooks (Lead Vocals / Guitar) and Bruce Hester (Bass / Vocals). Later in 2010, James Webb (Keyboards / Vocals) and Tom Ross (Sound Engineer) joined the group which added to the variety and quality of classic rock music they perform. On Jan. 1, 2014, Gerry “G-Love” Smith landed on drums, adding his highenergy, mesmerizing rock beat. In mid-2014, Chris Thomas (Lead Vocals and Guitar) joined the group adding a dynamic dimension and Thus, completing the fun-lovin’ band... JUST SAYIN’ The band has opened for Justin Moore and Colt Ford, and opening this year at Riverfest for Kris Allen and Sheryl Crow. The band has been nominated as Best Of The Best by Sync Magazine. Page 11 Founded in 2013, Super 55 is a party/cover band whose only job is to keep you dancing and singing along from the second you walk in until last call. Super 55 is from Little Rock and band members include: Heather Todd (vocals), Robert McCutcheon (guitar, vocals), Michael Fuller (guitar, vocals), Phillip Taylor (bass), Joseph Fuller (keyboards, trumpet, harmonica, guitar, bass, violin, drums) and Shaun Sanders (drums). The Honor Guard kicked up Brickfest XXXIV in 2014 during the opening ceremony. This year, the opening ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26. (MDR file photo) TOMMY TERRIFIC WACKY MAGIC SHOW! Friday, June 26 - 10am - 11am A Church That Is... at the Mary Cheatham Malvern - HSC Library Visit our website www.hsclibrary.arkansas.gov 202 E. Third • 332-5441 Visitors at Brickfest, young and old, filled the lawn in front of the main stage to enjoy the musical entertainment. (MDR file photo) Entries from last year’s Best Dressed Brick Contest, which had a theme of “Super Heroes,” were on display for the crowd to see. This year’s contest (sponsored by TFS Counseling Center) will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday on the Bozeman Stage. (MDR file photo) Page 10 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Sports at Brickfest XXXV Page 7 Is your brick faster or better dressed than the rest? Participants in last year’s Brickfest 5K lined up awaiting the start of the race. This year, registration for the race (sponsored by Arauco) will be held from 6 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the run at 7:30 a.m. Awards will be presented from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (MDR file photo) The Car & Truck Show is a long-standing tradition at Brickfest each year. This year, the event is sponsored by Teeter Motors and will be held at Malvern City Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Registration will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the show. (MDR file photo) The horseshoe tournament (sponsored by Lifepoint Church) will hold registration at 9:30 a.m. and the contest will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Malvern City Park. (MDR file photo) Get your bricks for the annual Best Dressed Brick contest and your kit for the Brick Car Derby at a Bank of the Ozarks location in Malvern. Bank of the Ozarks sponsors the Brick Car Derby. Kits include the brick, axle and wheels so you can make your own car to race. Registration for the derby is Saturday, June 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The derby begins at 11:30. The race will be held at the Bozeman Stage at Malvern City Park. Also on Saturday, The Best Dressed Brick Contest, which is spon- Cars get ready to make a run during last year’s Brick sored by TFS Counsel- Car Derby. (MDR file photo) ing Center, will be held ceive a $50 Walmart gift card. on the Bozeman Stage. The theme Best dressed bricks may be enfor this year is video games. tered into the competition from 12 Categories are 8 and under, 9-12, to 1 p.m. and judging begins at 1 13-17 and 18 and older. p.m. The winner of each age category Both events are long-time favorwill receive a $10 Hobo Joe’s gift ites of Brickfest-goers. card. The overall winner will re- BRICKFEST XXXV SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH We are Second...Christ is First! 210 West Mill St. • Malvern 501-337-4392 Pastor - Joey McDermott Associate Pastor - John Chandler The BB Gun Shooting Gallery (sponsored by Young Guns 4-H and NWTF JAKES) will be held from noon to dusk on Friday and Saturday. The shooting contest (sponsored by Malvern Insurance) will take place at 1 p.m. at Malvern City Park. (MDR file photo) Contestants at the Brickfest XXXIV Dog Show get lined up for judging. This year, registration for the Dog Show will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Saturday. The actual show will follow from 9 to 10 a.m. at Malvern City Park. The event is sponsored by Stop Animal Cruelty in Hot Spring County. (MDR file photo) >ÛiÀÊUÊÃ>ÀVÊUÊÀ>`i« >ÊUÊÌÊ-«À}à www.banksouthern.com 501-337-4944 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 8 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Page 9 Brickfest Bull Bash enters second year U.S. Senator Tom Cotton attended Brickfest XXXIV last year and tried his hand at the Brick Toss. (MDR file photo) Katherine Beard, age 16-months, (left) was the biggest winner at the last year’s Brickfest Brick Toss. She placed third in both distance and accuracy competitions. Her mother Sarah Beard (right) also received first place in both distance and accuracy events. Katherine had eight family members participate in the Brick Toss. (MDR file photo) Magnet Cove’s own Josh “Porkchop” Garrick is responsible for bringing the Bull Bash to Brickfest. (MDR file photo) Bull riders from across the country descended on Brickfest a year ago to take part in the first ever Brickfest Bull Bash. (MDR file photo) BRICKFEST PRIZE DRAWING Sponsored by Farmers Bank & Trust - Held Saturday, June 27, 2015 – 8 p.m. Tickets Available at the Brickfest Store: 1 for $1 • 6 for $5 • 15 for $10 Summer III June 29 - July 30 Microbiology ComposiƟon I ComposiƟon II American Nat’l Gov’t HumaniƟes: Art Basic Math Basic Algebra Intermediate Algebra College Algebra Intro to CriƟcal Thinking Sociology MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR M-F MTWR 8:30a-12:15p 10:30a-12:50p 8:00a-10:20a 10:30a-12:50p 8:00a-10:20a 10:30a-12:50p 10:30a-12:50p 10:30a-12:50p 8:00a-10:20a 8:00a-4:30p 10:30a-12:50p Fall Classes Begin August 17! Fall schedule available online at www.COTO.edu. Little boys waited their turn to take part in last year’s Baby Contest. This year, the Brickfest Baby Contest (sponsored by Farmers Bank & Trust) will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday on the Bozeman Stage. Registration will precede the show from 9 to 8:45 a.m. (MDR file photo) SEE YOU AT BRICKFEST! Call 501.337.5000 to get started TODAY! www www.COTO.edu 501 501.337.5000 xä£ÎÎÓx{£{ PRIZES $50 Gift Certificate to Food Center Logo Items Full Service Oil Change One time Pest Control Service One time Pest Control Service Logo Items Skil Circular Saw $100 Gas 2 night stay for 2 at any Arkansas State Park 2 night stay (with restrictions) Teeth Whitening 24’ TV $100 Gift Certificate 3 Month Membership $10 Gift Certificate to Guapos $25 Food Certificate $25 Food Certificate $100 Gift Certifcate 2 Rounds of Golf with Golf Cart Full Service Oil Change Tire Rotation $100 $10 Gift Certifiate 10,000 Bricks DONATED BY Food Center Bank of the Ozarks Quik-Way Lube & Tire City Termite City Termite Southern Bancorp Malvern Hardware Winner’s Circles Arkansas State Parks Mountain Harbor Resort Williams’ Family Dentistry Farmers Bank & Trust Malvern National Bank Anytime Fitness Guapos Chili Peppers Chili Peppers Cost Plus Hot Spring Country Club Red River Dodge Malvern Tire ADC Ouachita River Unit El Parian ACME Brick Have a Great Time at BRICKFEST XXXV! Stop by our booth. 800-832-6395 Open Enrollment Anytime, All Year Long. Join Online: LifeNetEMS.org ££äÎÊÊÛ`°ÊUÊ>ÛiÀ]Ê,ÊÇÓ£ä{Ê ÜÜÜ°Ã>ÀÌvÀ`>ÛiÀ°V In the Event of an Emergency: Member FDIC CALL 911 Caring for Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas for Over 20 Years. BRICKFEST XXXV Page 8 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Page 9 Brickfest Bull Bash enters second year U.S. Senator Tom Cotton attended Brickfest XXXIV last year and tried his hand at the Brick Toss. (MDR file photo) Katherine Beard, age 16-months, (left) was the biggest winner at the last year’s Brickfest Brick Toss. She placed third in both distance and accuracy competitions. Her mother Sarah Beard (right) also received first place in both distance and accuracy events. Katherine had eight family members participate in the Brick Toss. (MDR file photo) Magnet Cove’s own Josh “Porkchop” Garrick is responsible for bringing the Bull Bash to Brickfest. (MDR file photo) Bull riders from across the country descended on Brickfest a year ago to take part in the first ever Brickfest Bull Bash. (MDR file photo) BRICKFEST PRIZE DRAWING Sponsored by Farmers Bank & Trust - Held Saturday, June 27, 2015 – 8 p.m. Tickets Available at the Brickfest Store: 1 for $1 • 6 for $5 • 15 for $10 Summer III June 29 - July 30 Microbiology ComposiƟon I ComposiƟon II American Nat’l Gov’t HumaniƟes: Art Basic Math Basic Algebra Intermediate Algebra College Algebra Intro to CriƟcal Thinking Sociology MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR MTWR M-F MTWR 8:30a-12:15p 10:30a-12:50p 8:00a-10:20a 10:30a-12:50p 8:00a-10:20a 10:30a-12:50p 10:30a-12:50p 10:30a-12:50p 8:00a-10:20a 8:00a-4:30p 10:30a-12:50p Fall Classes Begin August 17! Fall schedule available online at www.COTO.edu. Little boys waited their turn to take part in last year’s Baby Contest. This year, the Brickfest Baby Contest (sponsored by Farmers Bank & Trust) will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday on the Bozeman Stage. Registration will precede the show from 9 to 8:45 a.m. (MDR file photo) SEE YOU AT BRICKFEST! Call 501.337.5000 to get started TODAY! www www.COTO.edu 501 501.337.5000 xä£ÎÎÓx{£{ PRIZES $50 Gift Certificate to Food Center Logo Items Full Service Oil Change One time Pest Control Service One time Pest Control Service Logo Items Skil Circular Saw $100 Gas 2 night stay for 2 at any Arkansas State Park 2 night stay (with restrictions) Teeth Whitening 24’ TV $100 Gift Certificate 3 Month Membership $10 Gift Certificate to Guapos $25 Food Certificate $25 Food Certificate $100 Gift Certifcate 2 Rounds of Golf with Golf Cart Full Service Oil Change Tire Rotation $100 $10 Gift Certifiate 10,000 Bricks DONATED BY Food Center Bank of the Ozarks Quik-Way Lube & Tire City Termite City Termite Southern Bancorp Malvern Hardware Winner’s Circles Arkansas State Parks Mountain Harbor Resort Williams’ Family Dentistry Farmers Bank & Trust Malvern National Bank Anytime Fitness Guapos Chili Peppers Chili Peppers Cost Plus Hot Spring Country Club Red River Dodge Malvern Tire ADC Ouachita River Unit El Parian ACME Brick Have a Great Time at BRICKFEST XXXV! Stop by our booth. 800-832-6395 Open Enrollment Anytime, All Year Long. Join Online: LifeNetEMS.org ££äÎÊÊÛ`°ÊUÊ>ÛiÀ]Ê,ÊÇÓ£ä{Ê ÜÜÜ°Ã>ÀÌvÀ`>ÛiÀ°V In the Event of an Emergency: Member FDIC CALL 911 Caring for Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas for Over 20 Years. Page 10 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Sports at Brickfest XXXV Page 7 Is your brick faster or better dressed than the rest? Participants in last year’s Brickfest 5K lined up awaiting the start of the race. This year, registration for the race (sponsored by Arauco) will be held from 6 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the run at 7:30 a.m. Awards will be presented from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (MDR file photo) The Car & Truck Show is a long-standing tradition at Brickfest each year. This year, the event is sponsored by Teeter Motors and will be held at Malvern City Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Registration will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the show. (MDR file photo) The horseshoe tournament (sponsored by Lifepoint Church) will hold registration at 9:30 a.m. and the contest will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Malvern City Park. (MDR file photo) Get your bricks for the annual Best Dressed Brick contest and your kit for the Brick Car Derby at a Bank of the Ozarks location in Malvern. Bank of the Ozarks sponsors the Brick Car Derby. Kits include the brick, axle and wheels so you can make your own car to race. Registration for the derby is Saturday, June 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The derby begins at 11:30. The race will be held at the Bozeman Stage at Malvern City Park. Also on Saturday, The Best Dressed Brick Contest, which is spon- Cars get ready to make a run during last year’s Brick sored by TFS Counsel- Car Derby. (MDR file photo) ing Center, will be held ceive a $50 Walmart gift card. on the Bozeman Stage. The theme Best dressed bricks may be enfor this year is video games. tered into the competition from 12 Categories are 8 and under, 9-12, to 1 p.m. and judging begins at 1 13-17 and 18 and older. p.m. The winner of each age category Both events are long-time favorwill receive a $10 Hobo Joe’s gift ites of Brickfest-goers. card. The overall winner will re- BRICKFEST XXXV SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH We are Second...Christ is First! 210 West Mill St. • Malvern 501-337-4392 Pastor - Joey McDermott Associate Pastor - John Chandler The BB Gun Shooting Gallery (sponsored by Young Guns 4-H and NWTF JAKES) will be held from noon to dusk on Friday and Saturday. The shooting contest (sponsored by Malvern Insurance) will take place at 1 p.m. at Malvern City Park. (MDR file photo) Contestants at the Brickfest XXXIV Dog Show get lined up for judging. This year, registration for the Dog Show will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Saturday. The actual show will follow from 9 to 10 a.m. at Malvern City Park. The event is sponsored by Stop Animal Cruelty in Hot Spring County. (MDR file photo) >ÛiÀÊUÊÃ>ÀVÊUÊÀ>`i« >ÊUÊÌÊ-«À}à www.banksouthern.com 501-337-4944 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 6 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV All the 2014 Brickfest Brick Toss winners in both distance and accuracy ‘for all age groups and divisions gathered for their photo. Winners are for Girls and Women’s Distance (6 and under): Abby Brown 1st, Lainie Jordan 2nd, Katie Beard 3rd, (7-12): Brittney Brown 1st, Emily Hardwick 2nd, Natalie Hardwick 3rd (13-17): Lexi Jordan 1st (18 and up): Sarah Beard 1st, Laurie Rushing 2nd, Cindy Williams 3rd Accuracy (6 and under): Lainie Jordan 1st, Abby Brown 2nd, Katie Beard 3rd (7-12): Britney Brown 1st, Natalie Hardwick 2nd, Emily Hardwick 3rd (13-17): Lexi Jordan 1st (18 and up): Sarah Beard 1st, Amy Rogers 2nd, Cindy Williams 3rd. For Boy’s and Men’s Distance (6 and under): Keegan Bryant 1st, Brent Hardwick 2nd (7-12): Kody Anderson 1st, Gavin Vaughn 2nd, Dylan Brown 3rd (13-17): Zachary Brown 1st (18 and up): Robert Ellerd 1st, Cody Beard 2nd, Thomas Burchfield 3rd Accuracy (6 and under): Brent Hardwick 1st (7-12) Gavin Vaughn 1st, Dylan Brown 2nd, Kody Anderson 3rd (1317): Zachary Brown 1st (18 and up): Billy Hardwick 1st, Tom Cotton 2nd, Brian Smith 3rd. Not pictured: Tom Cotton. . (MDR file photo) Friday night’s musical line-up Just Sayin’ Super 55 The band formed in early 2010 with Keith Brown (Guitar / Vocals), Bill Hooks (Lead Vocals / Guitar) and Bruce Hester (Bass / Vocals). Later in 2010, James Webb (Keyboards / Vocals) and Tom Ross (Sound Engineer) joined the group which added to the variety and quality of classic rock music they perform. On Jan. 1, 2014, Gerry “G-Love” Smith landed on drums, adding his highenergy, mesmerizing rock beat. In mid-2014, Chris Thomas (Lead Vocals and Guitar) joined the group adding a dynamic dimension and Thus, completing the fun-lovin’ band... JUST SAYIN’ The band has opened for Justin Moore and Colt Ford, and opening this year at Riverfest for Kris Allen and Sheryl Crow. The band has been nominated as Best Of The Best by Sync Magazine. Page 11 Founded in 2013, Super 55 is a party/cover band whose only job is to keep you dancing and singing along from the second you walk in until last call. Super 55 is from Little Rock and band members include: Heather Todd (vocals), Robert McCutcheon (guitar, vocals), Michael Fuller (guitar, vocals), Phillip Taylor (bass), Joseph Fuller (keyboards, trumpet, harmonica, guitar, bass, violin, drums) and Shaun Sanders (drums). The Honor Guard kicked up Brickfest XXXIV in 2014 during the opening ceremony. This year, the opening ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26. (MDR file photo) TOMMY TERRIFIC WACKY MAGIC SHOW! Friday, June 26 - 10am - 11am A Church That Is... at the Mary Cheatham Malvern - HSC Library Visit our website www.hsclibrary.arkansas.gov 202 E. Third • 332-5441 Visitors at Brickfest, young and old, filled the lawn in front of the main stage to enjoy the musical entertainment. (MDR file photo) Entries from last year’s Best Dressed Brick Contest, which had a theme of “Super Heroes,” were on display for the crowd to see. This year’s contest (sponsored by TFS Counseling Center) will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday on the Bozeman Stage. (MDR file photo) BRICKFEST XXXV Page 12 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 5 Riverbilly returns to perform at Brickfest Winners of last year’s Brick-B-Que Baby Back Rib Cook-off pose with their trophies. (MDR file photo) Participants in last year’s Watermelon Eating Contest had their watermelons all picked out for the event. This year, the contest (sponsored by Southern Bancorp) will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Malvern City Park Pavilion. (MDR file photo) It takes a selection of high quality original music written by some of Nashville’s biggest songwriters and four talented musicians that are all friends to succeed at the highest level in today’s country music venue. Hard work…determination… sacrifice… those three terms aptly defines what Riverbilly is all about. Years of hard work and a determination to succeed at the highest level has sharpened the skills of and paved the way for Travis, Brad, Steve, Charlie and TJ. Each raised on different backgrounds of music. All five have been in bands respectively before coming together to form Riverbilly For the past seven years, they have been criss-crossing the country as one of the most sought out independent country bands in the country, honing their craft on stages large and small,. Riverbilly is known throughout the country as a band with one of the most dynamic live shows in any genre of music. The list of those they have shared bills with continues to grow—Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, REO Speedwagon, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Charlie Daniels, Rascal Flats, Taylor Swift, and many others. But this band does not worry about who plays before or after, all they care about is when they are together on stage. Riverbilly is the total package, they have great vocals, world-class energetic live show, talented with a unique look and charisma to burn. Not to mention their wealth of expe- rience and a work ethic that impresses everyone. Along with their amped-up live show, Riverbilly’s incredible sound with three-part harmony combined together allows them to continue the winning of fans in city after city, night after night. In September of 2011, Lead Singer/Guitarist, Travis Caudell was involved in a head on collision sustaining life threatening injuries which caused the band to take off the remaining year and the majority of 2012, allowing Caudell to heal and rehab. After coming back to the stage the band set out to Nashville again to start writing, recording and seeking new music. After signing with a management company in Nashville, the band found themselves leaving and going back to their roots where it all began. Currently the band has six new songs recorded for their new album, while working on completing the album that is tentatively scheduled for a 2015 release. Juggling the tour schedule and their families keeps the band busy, but they are always thankful for their dedicated fans that allow them to fulfill their dreams every time they step on that stage. “We walk out, take one look at the crowd and attack. We never let up, whether it’s a thirty-minute opening slot for a headliner or a two-hour show. The energy stays cranked up the entire time.” Behind that energy is a world of industry knowledge put to good use. We put time, effort, pas- sion, drive, determination, creativity and initiative into making our ideas, music and dreams become reality every single time we step on a stage.” It is a chemistry that most desire and never experience. Riverbilly’s current involvement in Domestic Violence Awareness and Special Olympics has led them to a national television appearance and continued touring throughout the country playing over 100 shows a year. Runners in the Brickfest 5K close in on the finish line during last year’s race. (MDR Vendors from five different states will be set up at Brickfest XXXV to offer a variety of items and services. (MDR file photo) file photo) Malvern Housing Authority 100 Gloster Street • Malvern, Arkansas 72104 Ph. 501-332-3652 • Fax 501-332-3653 E-mail: mha_1@swbell.net Have a Wonderful Brickfest XXXV 1421 S. Main St. • Malvern, Arkansas malvernfirstag.org Brickfest XXXV Riverbilly performing on the main stage during Brickfest XXXIV in 2014. (MDR file photo) Success through People 1275 Williamette Rd. • Malvern, AR • 501-337-9400 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 4 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 13 Diamond Rio to headline Brickfest XXXXV After 25 years together, more than 10 million albums sold, a Grammy Award, a Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), two Greatest Hits projects, 9 studio albums including three certified Platinum® and five Gold®, five multi-week no. 1 singles, 22 Top 10 singles, an autobiography and zero band member changes, Diamond Rio is still going strong. Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Dan Truman (keyboards) and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals). Diamond Rio signed to Arista Records and in 1991 and with the release of “Meet In The Middle,” became the first country music group in history to reach #1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their hit singles “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” "One More Day," "Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In A Week Or Two” and more. They released their first-ever autobiography, Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio in 2009 on Thomas Nelson. The band known for playing every note on every album recently released their first-ever live project, Diamond Rio Live, sold exclusively at iTunes and www.diamondrio.com. Diamond Rio Live includes 22 of their top 10 singles, five no.1 singles and two never before recorded highlights of their show, the Newgrass Medley and Western Medley. “After all these years this is the first time we ever recorded [Western Medley], and I’m so glad it is part of this CD,” said bass guitarist and baritone vocalist Dana Williams. “It’s just GOOD music. God Bless the Cowboy!” Lead singer Marty Roe says of Newgrass Medley, “Bluegrass is a huge influence on our sound both vocally and instrumentally. I can’t imagine not including it on this project. Most of us grew up in the 70’s listening to pop and rock. This just seemed to make sense and is a lot of fun for us to perform live.” The group also includes two Hits’ Medleys because as lead guitarist Jimmy Olander explains, “Medleys come about because as time passes in your career, you realize that there is no way to include every radio single in your show. Obviously some songs were bigger hits than others, but you can’t discount that there are still big fans of these songs.” He adds, “We’ve taken the chorus and the hook elements and made them into a couple of what we call Hits’ Medleys. It was important to us that we didn’t discount a bunch of songs that speak to our career.” Recorded from multiple live performances, Diamond Rio Live features 32 songs. The distinguished three-part harmonies and instrumentation sound as sharp as they do in their live show because the 14-time Grammy nominees and Grand Ole Opry members have always been known for playing every note on every album – from the beginning. “Who could duplicate Diamond Rio's sound better than we can?” says drummer Brian Prout. Known for their charity commitments including long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised over $1,000,000.00 for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl and CRS Humanitarian awards. Festival goers enjoyed climbing the rock wall at the 2014 Brickfest. (MDR file photo) The horseshoe tournament is one of many activities patrons can take part in at this year’s Brickfest. (MDR file photo) A group of teenagers await their turn at the watermelon eating contest at the 2014 Brickfest. (MDR file photo) A few “lucky” members of the audience got to participate in blindfolded musical chairs at last year’s Brickfest Bull Bash. (MDR file photo) BRICKFEST ORIGINAL BLOOMEN ONION IS BACK! Sorry we missed you last year! 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(MDR file photo) Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 3 Page 2 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 BRICKFEST XXXV Page 15 Brickfest celebrates 35 years Brickfest XXXV is set to officially kick off on Friday, June 26 with a two-day schedule jam-packed with events. Brickfest has been a staple in Malvern, the Brick Capital of the World, since 1981, celebrating the city’s connection to the brick industry and its importance to the town. The brick industry has been providing jobs to the people of this area since 1887. In 1980, there were three brick plants in Malvern and Perla, which led to the Malvern/Hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce declaring that Malvern was the “Brick Capital of the World.” Following up on that declaration the next year, a festival celebrating the local brick industry was held. The inception of the very first Brickfest is credited to Roy Renfro, who was the director of the Chamber of Commerce at the time. Brickfest has continued to grow over the years since that first event, with more activities getting added each year. In 2010, the festival had outgrown its old site (around the Hot Spring County Courthouse) and was moved to Malvern City Park to better accommodate the growing crowds. Brickfest is held on the last full weekend of June each year. While the opening ceremony will not take place until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26, patrons will start filling the park at noon that day. Acme Brick is the only remaining brick plant in Malvern and Perla and it is very involved in the festival by providing souvenir bricks, making the custom-designed brick for the Brick Car Derby and the bricks for the Best Dressed Brick, Brick Toss and other bricks for all trophies given for different activities. They also provide a display and donate 10,000 bricks as a prize in the Saturday night prize drawing. Last year, Baby Clay (the world’s largest brick, measuring 116-inches long and weighing more than three tons) made its first appearance at Brickfest. It will return this year and Acme Brick’s mascot, Brick Boy, will make his first trip to Brickfest. Music has always been a big part of Brickfest, with acts performing on the Bank of the Ozarks Stage through the two-day event. In addition to the headlining act, Diamond Rio, other musical acts this year include Gary Helms, Super 55, Just Sayin and Riverbilly. Music is provided at no cost to the public beginning on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Along with the musical acts, visitors to Brickfest can expect other festival staples like the Annual Car and Truck Show, Miss Brickfest beauty pageant (held the Saturday before Brickfest), Brick-B-Que Baby Back Rib Cook-off, the Malvern Daily Re- cord Scavenger Hunt, Baby Contest, Dog Show, Quilt Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Brick Car Derby, Brick Toss, BB Gun Shooting Gallery, 5K Run, Watermelon Eating Contest, Talent Contest, Bull Bash and more. The Bull Bash was such as success from its inception a year ago, that the event has been extended to two nights at the Malvern Rodeo Arena. The Bull Riders will also be available at the Acme Brick tent for autographs and pictures. Some will even have a chance to float the Ouachita River with some of the bull riders on Saturday. Food vendors, retail and arts and crafts booths from five states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio) will be on hand to offer something for everyone. People, vendors and entertainment come from near and far to be a part of Brickfest each year. (MDR file photo) People lined up in droves to try some of the barbecue from the Brickfest Brick-BQue last year. (MDR file photo) Ronald McDonald paid a visit to Brickfest in 2014. (MDR file photo) There were plenty of activities for children at last year’s Brickfest, like this bounce castle. (MDR file photo) Rides were available for the youngsters at Brickfest XXXIV. (MDR file photo) Page 16 BRICKFEST XXXV Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Have TONS of Fun at... Here’s to the brickmakers. Acme Brick Company’s history in Malvern began just after World War I, when Walter Bennett came to Hot Spring County in search of clay for brickmaking. Acme’s Àrst 3erla 3lant opened in 1921. Over the last nine decades, we have placed our most sophisticated brickmaking technology right here – and thousands of homes and commercial buildings throughout the region attest to the quality of brick made in Malvern. But clay was only the Àrst great discovery we found near the banks of the Ouachita. The second was the skill and dedication of our associates. So as you enjoy the activities of Brickfest this year, please join us in recognizing the talented, hard-working men and women who continue to make our city the Brick Capital of the World. Little Rock Showroom: 10921 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72113 (501) 812-5574 Hot Springs Showroom: 226 Cornerstone Blvd., Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501) 520-4516 BRICKFEST XXXV A special supplement to the Malvern Daily Record Wednesday, June 24, 2015