[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Diane Durrett and Doug Kees at The Alamo on Saturday

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 5, 2009   Diane Durrett and Doug Kees Returning to The Alamo on Saturday at 9:30 PM        Diane Durrett and Doug Kees will be returning to The Alamo on Saturday night for a performance beginning at 9:30 PM.   Kees and Durrett are both teachers at Musicology of Newnan:  Doug Kees is the Founder and Owner, and Diane Durrett teaches Songwriting 101.  Kees lives in Newnan, and Durrett hails from Atlanta where she owns her own music company.        Information on Musicology of Newnan and Doug Kees is available at http://www.musicologynewnan.com.  Info on Diane Durrett is available both on the Musicology website and on her own website  http://www.dianedurrett.com.              The Alamo is one of downtown Newnan's most famous and historic buildings.  It used to house a motion picture theatre.  Now there is a restaurant inside which is known for its great pizza.  You can recognize the building easily because it is in downtown Newnan on the Courthouse Square and the marquee is still present!  The exact address is 19 West Court Square and the phone no. is 770-683-2526 and the website is  http://www.thealamonewnan.com.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Musicology Providing Bands For The Boardroom Carnival on Saturday

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 5, 2009       Musicology Providing Bands for The Boardroom Carnival on Saturday        Musicology of Newnan has announced that they will be supplying bands for the Carnival this Saturday at The Boardroom Restaurant & Lounge.  Doug Kees, David Puett, and Torrie Boyd  will be performing as the headlining band plus there will be three high school bands. The Boardroom is located near Carmike Theatres on Bullsboro Drive at 80 K Newnan Station Drive in Newnan, GA. For more information you can call them on the phone at 770-683-3797 or go to their website, www.theboardroomofnewnan.com, where you will find this announcement:      The BoardRoom Restaurant "Food and Fun for Everyone"   Saturday, May 9, 2009 Event Title: The Boardroom Carnival Extravaganza Saturday, May 9, 2009 Import this event into your Outlook calendar Our Carnival Begins at Noon and Goes until 1:00 A.M. Our parking lot area will be the venue from Noon until 6:00 P.M. The activities in the parking lot will include but is not limited to: Hot Dog Stand provided by Abundant Life Faith Ministries from 1:00-3:00 Live broadcast from 92.5 The Bear 1:00-4:00, Department of the Army Demonstration Vehicle Musicology will provide 3 high school band to perform from 1:00-6:00 Kids games and fun (participate at your own risk) Car Show in Junction Lanes Parking Lot (5:00-8:00) At 9:00 the entertainment moves inside The BoardRoom. We will have a live band This event, is a combined event be provided by The Boardroom of Newnan and neighboring businesses: Newnan Station Tire Department of The Army (recruiters) Posh Saloon Abundant Life Faith Ministries The Boadroom describes itself as:  a New Upscale Dining Restaurant that is Family Friendly! If you are not familiar with it, this Saturday would be a good time to check it out.

Fw: Newnan Theatre Presents Its First One-Man Show

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 5, 2009 Newnan Theatre Presents Its First One-Man Show From: Dianne dianneo@yahoo.com  Publicity Director of Newnan Theatre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282       NCTC Presents Its First One-Man Show   Most one-man shows are monologues espousing the author's core beliefs.  However, this is not what Newnan Community Theatre Company's first one man show is.  What it is is a hilarious comedy written by Becky Mode.  On May 15 and 16, Trey Stephens will star in "Fully Committed."   In its simplicity, "Fully Committed" is a side-splitting satire about people who are desperate to book a table at New York City 's hottest French restaurant, and the employee who has to deal with them all.   Actor Stephens stated the play selection was pretty easy.  Although he liked the idea of being on stage on a rant, he wanted to appeal to a wider audience.  "Fully Committed" is not a difficult play to understand or follow.  The show follows a young, naïve, unemployed actor in New York City .  He works for a restaurant reservations desk where the requests are non-stop.  Sam, the main character, is taken advantage of by all the people who desire to get their own way.  Throughout the course of the play Sam must try to cope with fulfilling everyone's needs.  This is an impossible task as the needs of others are in direct competition with one another.  Sam eventually decides to take control.  By the end of the show, Sam goes from being a boy with a dream to a man with a plan.   Stephens chose to do a one-man show because he wanted to expand what he is capable of accomplishing.  He also stated he "wanted to set a good example for the artists of Newnan to try and push the envelope a little more.  Do something uncomfortable and scary, because that is when the true magic happens."   "Fully Committed" is comprised of 36 different characters (37 if you count a pre-recorded voice-over), all portrayed by Stephens.  He states "Sometimes I disagree with myself, other times I am trying to make sure that I don't feel too bad about something that I did to myself.  I obviously get to talk in silly voices, and playing 10 different women is not easy!"   Trey has been volunteering at NCTC for the past three years.  He directed "Noises Off!," and "Daddy's Dyin'," and appeared in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "The Odd Couple." Stephens is a regular participant in the NITWITS, NCTC's improvisational comedy troupe.  He graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Drama and is proud to currently teach Mathematics at Mt. Zion High School in Carroll County .    Playwright Becky Mode developed "Fully Committed" with Mark Setlock.  It premiered in New York in 1999 and was an immediate success.  Mode is a former actress, waitress, and coat check girl.  She was a staff writer on "The Cosby Show."   "Fully Committed" will be performed in NCTC's black box theatre, May 15 and 16, at 8 pm.  Seating is limited.  The cost is $10 per person.  Tickets may be purchased from the theatre's website, newnantheatre.com.  You can make a reservation by emailing NCTC at nctc@numail.org or calling the theatre at 770-683-6282.  Newnan Community Theatre Company is located in downtown Newnan at 24 1st Avenue .  The non-profit organization is completely volunteer-run.        Photo:  Trey Stephens.  Photo by Dianne Olsen

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Second Coming & New Horizons In Concert in Grantville Depot on May 23

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 4, 2009   Second Coming and New Horizons In Concert in Grantville Depot on May 23      The monthly Southern Country Gospel Music Concerts in Grantville's renovated Railroad Freight Depot are regarded by the musicians not only as performing arts, but also as ministries.  In fact one of them last year even added the word "ministries" to its official name so that it is now known as Second Coming Ministries, which is clearly indicated on the official photograph of the group, which is shown below because they are one of the groups which will be in concert at the Depot this month.  They are based in Griffin, GA; and the other group which will be performing and ministering will be the New Horizons from Thomaston, GA.       The concert will begin at 7 PM on Saturday May 23.  As always, admission is free, refreshments will be served, the atmosphere will be friendly and picnic-like, and there will be an opportunity to meet the musicians. Seating is provided inside the Depot but one is free to listen from outside the building in adjacent Colley Park if one wishes to do so.  The Park & Depot in the heart of a small rural Southern town provide an ideal ambience for the Southern Country Gospel Music Genre.        Grantville is located at the south end of Coweta County at Exit 35 on Interstate 85.        Information on the Gospel Depot Concerts is available from Roy Smith at 770-251-5621 or at depotsinging@yahoo.com.

[Coweta Arts Tiddbits] Southside Arts Agenda Opens With Painting by NCAA Member

Coweta  Arts  Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 4, 2009     Painting By NCAA Member on Front Page of Southside Arts Agenda        Starting with today's issue the online news service the Southside Arts Agenda began a new policy of beginning each issue with a work by an artist from the Newnan-Coweta Art Association (NCAA).  NCAA last year celebrated its 40th birthday, making it one of the oldest art organizations on the Southside.  NCAA not only includes many visual artists from Coweta County, but also a sizable number from other Southside counties and even some from quite a distance.        Below is shown how the beginning of today's first page of the SSA looks:       News About the Arts in the Southern Crescent May 4, 2009 - Vol. 4 -  Issue 44     Good morning!   We've added something new to the Agenda this week.  Going forward we will display a painting or photograph created by an artist member of the Newnan-Coweta Art Association.  Simply click on the painting to jump to that artist web page and view more of their outstanding art.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions for "Midsummer Night's Dream"

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 4, 2009     Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions for Midsummer Night's Dream              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282                      NCTC Announces Auditions for "A Midsummer Night's Dream"   William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", will come to life this July at Newnan Community Theatre Company.  However, the auditions must come first.  They are to be May 11th and 12th at the theatre.   Shakespeare is considered to be the world's best playwright and Midsummer is one of his most popular plays.  The play portrays the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors.  The lovers and actors interact with the Duke and Duchess of Athens and with fairies who inhabit a moonlit forest.   If you are aged 8 to 16, you can try out for the role of a fairy.  Some of the fairy roles are speaking, some are non-speaking, and both males and females are needed.  Fairies will audition on May 11 and May 12 at 6:00 pm.  Actors can attend either evening.  Prepare a short poem or Shakespearian monologue.   There are 17 roles for ages 16 through adult.  Auditions for these roles are May 11 and May 12 at 7:00 pm (attend either evening).  Prepare a short comedic Shakespearean monologue (a minute or less).   More details about the show's characters can be found at the theatre's website, newnantheatre.com.  "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is being directed by Jennifer Dorrell and is part of the theatre's 2009 season.   The show dates are July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26.  NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Paul Conlan in May 2009 LOFAS Art Show at PTC Library

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 4, 2009   Paul Conlan in May 2009 LOFAS Art Exhibition in PTC Library           The Fayette-based League of Fine Artists, South (LOFAS) is now holding an Exhibition and Sale of Fine Art at The Peachtree City Library during the month of May.  One of the exhibitors is photographic artist Paul Conlan of Newnan, who recently joined LOFAS.  There are five of Conlan's rural South photographs in the show, one of which, Georgia Snow, is shown below.  The LOFAS poster, also shown below, provides the names of all five of the exhibiting artists and the types of art work displayed.        Information on the Peachtree City Library is found on their website http://www.peachtree-city.org/index.aspx?NID=125.  Information on the photography of Paul Conlan is available at www.FStopBlues.com.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Twilight Announces "Oliver!" Auditions; Cowetans Invited

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   May 1, 2009   The Twilight Theatre Announces:   Coweta Actors Invited To Audition For Oliver!   Auditions Held Monday & Tuesday in Fayetteville        The Fayette-based Twilight Theatre has announced that actors from Coweta County are invited to audition for Lionel Bart's famous play Oliver!.  The announcement was made by Twilight's Jeanne Chambers, who also released the rest of the information about the Auditions and the play in the announcement below:                                Twilight Auditions for Oliver! Monday and Tuesday      The Twilight Theatre will hold auditions for Lionel Bart's Oliver! this Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and 5. Auditions are from 5:00-9:00 at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Oliver! will be the first of  Twilight's 2009 Summerstock productions at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City. Show dates are July 24, 25, 31, and August 1 at 8:00 p.m. Based on Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, Oliver! tells the story of young orphan Oliver Twist, who runs away and winds up in London. There he meets Fagin and the Artful Dodger, who is leader of a band of pick-pockets. Some of the music from the show - "Food, Glorious Food," "I'd Do Anything," "Where is Love?," "Consider Yourself," "As Long As He Needs Me," "Who Will Buy," and "Reviewing the Situation" are musical theatre classics. The production team includes Director Alison Chambers, Music Director Barbara Zellner, Assistant Director Chelsea Rhoades, and Choreographer Kathy Senger of Peachtree City School of Dance.      "I'm very excited about Oliver!," says Chambers. "I grew up watching this show, and I can't wait to introduce one of my favorites to another generation. We have an outstanding production team for what is going to be Twilight's biggest show to date, and I plan on putting 100 people on the stage. We need a large cast of kids and adults, and we're encouraging families to audition together. Twilight loves having a cast full of families."      Audition requirements and a character breakdown can be found on Twilight's website. A large cast of children ages 8 and up and adults is needed, but 7 year-olds may audition if at least one parent is also auditioning. Boys and girls may audition for the lead parts and chorus of Fagin's boys. There are still a few spaces left in the small groups audition workshops on Saturday, 5/2 and for individual vocalizing/auditioning/coaching sessions for those over 12 years of age. For more information go to www.TheTwilightTheatre.com     The Fayetteville First United Methodist Church is located at 175 E. Lanier Avenue in Fayetteville, next to the Fayette County Courthouse, on the corner of Hwy. 54 (East Lanier Avenue) and Hwy. 85. The phone no. is 770-461-4313.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Offering Classes in Acting and Directing Starting in June

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 29, 2009     Newnan Theatre Offering Classes in Acting and Directing Starting in June     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282, nctc@numail.org       NCTC To Offer Classes   If you are intested in acting or directing, The Newnan Community Theatre Company will be offering classes this summer to help you with those skills.   The classes, for adults only, will begin the week of June 1st and will last for eight weeks.  Spencer Jordan, a high school drama teacher, will be teaching the acting class.  The class will be Wednesday evenings beginning at 7 pm.  The class is titled "Step Out of Your Shoes and Into the Shoes of the Character."   The directing class will be taught by Trey Stephens.  Stephens has been directing with NCTC for a few years now and is currently one of the leaders of the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. comedy troupe.  The directing class, "Intro Step Into The Amorphous Job of Directing" will be held on Thursday evenings at 7 pm.   The cost is $40 per person, per class.  Payment is due the first day of class.  Class size is limited.  To sign up for either class, email NCTC Artistic Director Darren Mathews at dmathew1979@yahoo.com.  Include your full name, address, email, and contact phone number.  Any questions or comments can be directed toward Mathews.  The final date to sign up for either class is May 25th.   The classes will conclude with an evening of short performances.  The directors will work with the actors, under the supervision of Stephens and Jordan.

FW: Newnan High students win first and second place in 3rd District art competition

Coweta  Arts  Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 28, 2009     Newnan High School Students Win Two Prizes in Cong. Dist. Art Contest   Jasmine Thrasher Wins First Place; Madison Welch Wins Second Place        The Coweta arts community and Third District U. S. Congressman Lynn Westmoreland are very excited about the latest Coweta triumph in the arts:  two Newnan High School students have won the two top prizes in this year's Third Congressional District High School Art Contest.  This is the second year in a row this has happened at Newnan High, and both years the winners have been students of NHS art teacher Jodi Hobbs, who encourages her students to enter.  And prior to that, when NHS was in Phil Gingrey's district, Hobbs' student Shanna Walston won the top prize in 2003.  (Walston has since become a school teacher and has married artist Scott Palmer from Grantville.)        Here is the press release issued by Brian Robinson, Westmoreland's Deputy Chief of Staff:     --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Robinson, Brian <Brian.Robinson@mail.house.gov> wrote: From: Robinson, Brian <Brian.Robinson@mail.house.gov> Subject: FW: Newnan High students win first and second place in 3rd District art competition To: schultz_forrest@yahoo.com Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 1:24 PM     From: Robinson, Brian Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:27 PM To: Robinson, Brian Subject: Newnan High students win first and second place in 3rd District art competition     PHOTOS ATTACHED 043.jpg is Newnan High art teacher Jodi Hobbs, second-place finisher Madison Welch and first-place winner Jasmine Thrasher 047.jpg is Jasmine with her winning artwork "Study of Light" 053.jpg is Madison with "Frosted Berries."   For immediate release April 22, 2009   Newnan students take top art prizes   U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland congratulates Newnan High School senior Jasmine Thrasher on winning the 2009 3rd Congressional District art competition with her painting "Study of Light." Another Newnan senior, Madison Welch, finished second with her artwork titled "Frosted Berries."   "This is a repeat performance for Newnan High School and art teacher Jodi Hobbs," Westmoreland said. "Our winner this year, Jasmine, finished second last year behind Ms. Hobbs' daughter Anna. There's obviously an excellent program at Newnan, with exemplary teaching and talented, hard-working students.   "Every year, I'm amazed at the depth of artistic talent that we have in the 3rd District," Westmoreland continued. "We're lucky to have a distinguished panel of judges and I don't envy their task of choosing between so many great works – we had 68 entries overall. But at the end of the day, we could only have one winner and I'm proud of Jasmine for making yet another strong showing and coming away with the blue ribbon."   Westmoreland gave special thanks to the judges: Bette Hickman of Newnan (executive director of Global Achievers), Vicki Turner of Fayetteville (director of advertising/marketing for AIS Computers), Mark Lucas of Columbus (Lucas Studios of Art) and Tim Williams of Greystone Power in Douglasville.   Jasmine's "Study of Light" will hang in the U.S. Capitol for year, joining a gallery of winners from each congressional district. This summer, Jasmine will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington for the unveiling ceremony courtesy of a generous gift from Georgia EMC. The top three finishers will also receive scholarship offers from the Savannah School of Art and Design and the Atlanta Art Institute. Third place went to Fayette County High School freshman Caleb Brown, for his pencil sketch of football players battling it out on the gridiron.         Brian Robinson Deputy Chief of Staff U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (GA 3) 202-225-5901 (O) 202-222-5384 (C)

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Three Musicology Performers at Gridiron Grill on Saturday, May 2

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 28, 2009     Three Musicology Teachers At Gridiron Grill on Saturday:   Guitarists Doug Kees & David Puett and Drummer Torrie Boyd        Musicology of Newnan has announced another performance by some of its instructors at the Gridiron Grill in Newnan.  The music will start at 8:00 PM this coming Saturday, May 2.  The three musicians will be guitarists David Puett & Doug Kees (who is the Owner of Musicology) and drummer Torrie Boyd.  Information on Musicology is available on their website www.musicologynewnan.com.         The Gridiron Grill is a family-friendly restaurant and sports bar specializing in Cajun and Creole cuisine.  It is in downtown Newnan on the Courthouse Square:  16 North Court Square to be exact. (Look for the bright red awning in front.)  Info on the Gridiron Grill is available at 770-683-4745 or at their website www.thegridirongrill.biz or in the Access Atlanta site under restaurants:  www.accessatlanta.com/dining/restaurants.         From the quality of the musicians plus the quality of the restaurant the logical deduction is that this promises to be a night of excellent music and food!

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Paul Conlan's "Great Blue Herons" a Winner in Nature, Undisturbed

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 27, 2009     Paul Conlan Wins Award in Nature, Undisturbed Photography Exhbition   His Great Blue Herons Takes Second Place in "Open Location" Category        The winners in the Southern Conservation Land Trust Nature, Undisturbed photography exhibition have been announced.  One of them was Coweta photographer Paul Conlan, who received second place in the Open Location category for his beautiful photograph entitled Great Blue Herons.  The Exhibition Director Donna Rosser says the photo "has a Japanese art look to it", which is particularly striking when the image is seen directly in the Dogwood Gallery, where the top fifty Exhibition entries will remain on display until May 3.          The Open Location category means photos taken anywhere outside of the Land Trust area.  Conlan took his photograph in a wetlands area off of Highway 34 near Franklin, Georgia, which is in Heard County.  Conlan has won awards in many photography exhibitions including last year's Arts Clayton Juried Photography Contest and several times in the annual SlowExposures contests held in Pike County, and he has been named the (Digital)  Photographer of the Year four times by the Roswell Photographic Society.  His photos can be viewed on his website www.fstopblues.com.        There will be various events held at the Dogwood Gallery in connection with this exhibition.  See https://www.sctlandtrust.org/news-events/nature-undisturbed for the schedule and details.  For information on Dogwood Gallery, please visit their website www.dogwoodgallery.net.               The Dogwood Gallery is located on 1175 Senoia Road in Tyrone

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] NITWITS Performing At Newnan Theatre On May 8, 9

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 24, 2009     Next NITWITS Shows at Newnan Theatre On May 8, 9        In addition to its regular performances of plays, the Newnan Theatre last year began presenting performances by its newly formed improvisation troupe, the NITWITS.  In the improvisation performances the actors do NOT know ahead of time what they will be doing.  Several of them are summoned onto a bare stage with no costumes, (usually) no props, no scripts, etc. and then are told what they must do.  For instance, in a performance I saw there several months ago, one of the times they were called on stage and told, "You are a bomb squad disassembling a bomb which has ___ minutes left til it explodes.  GO!"  To really appreciate it, though, you have to see it, which I encourage you to do.  The NITWITS are very good and very funny.        Here is what the Newnan Theatre Publicity Director Dianne Olsen says about their next performances:                                           NITWITS ADDS FRIDAY SHOW      Due to popularity, Newnan Community Theatre Company's improvisational troupe, the NITWITS, have added a Friday evening performance along with their usual Saturday show.      At the performance, the troupe performs a variety of comedy sketches and games.  Some skits involve audience participation, with all skits you don't know what will happen next.  Their next shows will be May 8 and 9.  The show begins at 8 pm and admission is $5 at the door.  It's open seating, so arriving around 7:30 is recommended.  The hosts for the evening are Jeff Allen and Heather Hyde.      NCTC is located at 24 First Avenue in downtown Newnan.  For more information on the NITWITS and other events, visit their website at newnantheatre.com or call the theatre at (770) 683-6282. Photo:  The NITWITS improvsational comedy troupe, back row:  Kim Marshall, Bert Lyons, Rick Olsen, Taylor Cormier, Merry Arace, Beth Lyons, Jeff Allen, Spencer Jordan, Sarah Jordan.  Front row:  Heather Hyde, Trey Stephens, JohnPaul Phillips, Leslie Ray, and Susan Patterson.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Classical Dance Theatre Spring Concert on May 30

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 24, 2009     Classical Dance Theatre Announces Spring Concert On May 30        Greta Watkins, the Publicity Director of the Classical Dance Theatre, today released the following announcement about their Spring Concert:     Classical Dance Theatre Spring Concert 2009        Classical Dance Theatre (CDT) will hold its 2009 Spring Dance Concert on Saturday, May 30 at Our Lady of Mercy in Fairburn. Curtain call is 7:00 p.m.        In addition to performances by CDT student dancers, principal and solo artists from the Southeastern Ballet Company (SBC) will perform throughout the evening. The concert will encompass various styles of dance including classical ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, Irish, lyrical, and tango.        SBC director and resident choreographer, Yasmine Hassaan, will be showcasing four new ballets to be performed by SBC dancers during the evening including:   "Apassionada," a tango set to the music of William Joseph,   "En Vogue," a ballet/jazz piece performed en pointe to music composed by rock legend, Robert Plant,   "Mishima," a contemporary ballet piece inspired by the music of Phillip Glass,   "Ensemble Classique," a piece comprised of four movements and dance styles, including Irish, lyrical, contemporary, and tango, all set to music composed by violinist, Vanessa Mae.        Also included in the concert will be a modern piece entitled, "Breathe Me," choreographed by Lorraine Davis (who is an up and coming choreographer as well as a principal dancer with SBC). Miss Davis has set 'Breathe Me" to the music of Sia. Young CDT student dancers will perform pieces in a variety of styles, as well, including classical ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and tap.        Our Lady of Mercy is located in Fairburn, at 861 Evander Holyfield Highway. Tickets for the CDT Spring Concert can be purchased at the CDT studio for $12, prior to the date of the concert, with a 20% discount for ticket purchases in quantities of 10 or more. Tickets will also be available at the door on the date of the show for $15.        For more information, call the CDT studio at 770-252-5515. Also, visit the CDT website at www.classicaldancetheatre.com or the SBC website at www.southeasternballetcompany.org.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Fayette Artist Janet M. Dunn Participating in Senoia's "Art of Green" on April 25; Will Be On Senoia Radio On April 23

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 21, 2009     Artist Janet McGregor Dunn Participating in Senoia's Art Of Green On April 25   Will Be Interviewed on 92.5 FM (The Bear) Radio on April 23          Carla Cook Smith has just released today (April 21) the info that another prominent Fayette County artist will be participating in Senoia's Art Of Green, namely Janet McGregor Dunn..  Two days before the art festival she will be interviewed on Senoia's radio station 92.5 FM The Bear.  Here is the news release:     "Senoia's "Art of Green" Art Show brings recycled art to Georgia's Earth Day celebration. The event, which will take place Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Senoia is sponsored by the Cultural Arts Committee of the Senoia Downtown Development Authority  and presented by " Arts and Expressions "  magazine.   The most recent artist to participate in the show is Potter Janet McGregor Dunn .  Janet recycles nature into some of her  pottery, adding straw, rocks and leaves or other found items from the woods surrounding her home.  Mrs. Dunn's enthusiasm for creating interesting and eclectic pottery is obvious. Dunn discovered her love for working with clay approximately 15 years ago after a lifetime of drawing, painting with oils and acrylics, and multi-media crafting.   Janet notes:  "Clay allows me to incorporate all of the various mediums I enjoy.    I knew when I put my fingers in that first block of clay and began forming it that I had found 'my' perfect media."   The Fayette County potter's work is earthy, bluesy, and each piece seems to be unlike any other she has made.   The hues and colors of nature from the blues of water and sky to the browns and greens of leaves, grass and trees can be seen in a large portion of her completed pottery. All of her work incorporates a variety of textures.  Janet says she is constantly  " on the prowl "  for new textures to incorporate into  her  pieces.   In addition to exhibiting at "The Art of Green Show," some of  Janet's work is currently on display at the Dogwood Gallery  in Tyrone.   Her work can be viewed online at www.Hummingbird-Hollow.com  or by appointment  ( 404-290-3638 ).    Listen for Janet along with Ann Busey, Chairman of the DDA's Cultural Arts Committe as well as other artists, Thursday evening, April 23rd at 9:15 p.m. on 92.5 The Bear."      Below is shown an art work by Janet McGregor Dunn, a beautiful glazed Aqua Vase.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Gallery Players Improv Troupe at Maguire's in Senoia on April 23

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 20, 2009     Gallery Players Improv Troupe at Maguires in Senoia on April 23        Maguire's Irish Bred Pub in Senoia has been bringing in some first rate entertainers.  They recently had musician and music instructor Doug Kees from Musicology of Newnan performing there.  Now on Thursday night they will be featuring one of the top improvisation troupes in the Atlanta are, the Gallery Players from Dr. Susan Steadman's Offshoot Productions.  Anyone wishing to attend is advised to make dinner reservations.  Here is the announcement on Maguire's calendar followed by Info on Maguire's     Improv & Dinner @ Maguire's   Description: Come have dinner and fun with The actors in Offshoot Productions' Gallery Players improv troupe. Because the audience is always different, the show is always different. With dozens of scene formats among which to choose, the performers adapt to specific audiences when requested. Main menu and specials tonight and reservations are encouraged. Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm     Maguire's Family & Friends is a traditional Irish pub and restaurant located in historic Downtown Senoia, GA. We are proud to offer fresh, hand-crafted meals, good drink, and a unique family-friendly atmosphere. Maguire's Family & Friends, Inc. 42 Main Street Senoia, GA 30276 (770) 727-3020 www.maguiresirishpub.com

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Alexander Children's Musical at Legacy Theatre on May 2

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 20, 2009     Alexander...Children's Musical at Legacy Theatre On May 2    CHILDREN'S SERIES! ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE HORRIBLE NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY! THE MUSICAL!   Public Performance Saturday, May 2 at 11am Ticket only $10 General Admission! Book and Lyrics by Judith Viorst Music by Shelly Markham This delightful adaptation of the popular book sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert! It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. If you loved seeing the adventures of Junie B. on the Legacy stage, you'll definitely fall in love with Alexander! As always all Girl Scouts receive a free patch! Located in Tyrone, just off Hwy 74, The Legacy Theatre is closer than you think! To reserve a spot for your class call the box office at (404) 895-1473. The Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Tyrone, GA 30290, (404) 895-1473 www.thelegacytheatre.org Sponsored by The Legacy Theatre 2008 - 2009 Children's Series

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Daniel Piar Photography Show At Arts Clayton in May

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 20, 2009     Coweta Photographer Daniel Piar Show at Arts Clayton Gallery In May        Last year Photographic Artist Daniel Piar of Sharpsburg accomplished a great feat by winning the statewide Juried Photography Show of Arts Clayton.  He is now back in the news again, this time for his upcoming show at the Arts Clayton Gallery in May.  The following information about this show was released today (April 20) by Arts Clayton:        Coming in May- Structure & Space, Daniel Piar Join us in May as we celebrate the fine photography of 2008 Juried Photography Show winner, Daniel Piar.    There is structure in a building, but there is also structure in the line of a horizon, the shape of a tree, or the angle of a hummingbird's wings.  These structures define the spaces in which we live, and into which we look.  When we fully see these structures and the spaces they create, then the ordinary becomes extraordinary.  Large things become intimate, and small things become infinite.  When we are seeing well, we can see beyond surfaces, and our seeing transforms the world. – Daniel Piar   Daniel F. Piar has been photographing in a variety of formats, both film and digital, for over a decade.  His work emphasizes the built environment, the natural environment, and the interaction of humans with the landscape.  His photographs are held in private collections and in the permanent collection of the Arts Clayton Gallery.  His work has also appeared in numerous juried shows, including Slow Exposures, the annual Newnan-Coweta Arts Association exhibit, and the inaugural Nature, Undisturbed show sponsored by the Southern Conservation Trust.  In addition to photographing, he does all of his own editing, printing and framing to maintain complete control over the creative process..  Daniel holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard and a law degree from Yale; he lives in Sharpsburg, GA with his wife and daughter.  For more information, please visit his website at www.piarphotography.com.   Show runs 5.5.2009 - 5.29.2009 Opening reception is May 7 from 5:30-7:30pm.  FREE   Below is shown Ladder by Daniel Piar, winner of the 2008 Juried Photography Exhibition of Arts Clatyon.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan-based Etreasures Publishes Its 50th Book

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 17, 2009   Newnan-based Etreasures Publishes Its 50th Book        Vickie Kennedy of Newnan today is celebrating the publication of the 50th book by her etreasures Publishing Company.  Etreasures is important for the Coweta scene not only as a publisher based in Coweta but also for the books by Cowetans it has published.  Kennedy herself has had four of her books published by etreasures.  Her fellow Newnanite Christina Barber had her award winning Greystone published there, and Ann Westmoreland had three children's books published by etreasures while she was living in Newnan.  Tony Boyd Priest from Sharpsburg had his Call Sign:  Iceman published there.  At first Kennedy only published books by Georgia authors, but soon began doing so for authors all over the country, and even in a few foreign countries..  Info is available on its website www.etreasurespublishing.com.        Here are Kennedy's own words about what this means to her:   eTreasures publishes it's 50th book!     Here at eTreasures, we take pride in the quality of books we accept.  Out of the hundreds we've received since we started in September, 2006, we selected only the best stories for our line of books.  Books take time to publish.  There are many steps each book has to go through.  First, it goes to Acquisitions.  They determine if the book meets our minimal standards.  If it's accepted, it goes to an editor who reads the story and checks for typing errors,  Then, if no re-writes are needed, it goes to another editor for grammar and punctuation, and lastly, to a copyeditor for word by word structure and clarification.  While these steps are going on, we create the cover art and send to the author for approval.  Once the book is edited, it's then formatted for publishing, the cover is added, and then it's converted to e-book.  It's then sent to the author for approval.  The author gets a chance to read over it, make any changes, and once those final changes are made,  it's released to the public through our site, and over 50 e-book re-sellers worldwide.  After the e-book is released, the book requested for print is then created.  Again, going through the many steps needed, with different specifications, and a long list of re-sellers of print books.  By then, we've polished and fine tuned the book to be as professional and perfect as it can get.    Today, April 17, 2009 we have published our 50th e-book!  We still have more lined up for the year, but 50 books in two and a half years is remarkable.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] "Merl" Creator Kimberly Daniel Participating in Senoia's "Art of Green" On

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 14, 2009     Kimberly "Kimbo" Daniel Participating in Senoia's "Art of Green"   Fayette County Artist The Creator of The Poem and Sculpture Merl        Carla Cook Smith has announced that the famous Fayette artist, poet, and acress Kimberly "Kimbo" Daniel will be a participant in Senoia's "Art of Green" exhibition held on April 25. Daniel is already known to Coweta artists by her membership in the Newnan-Coweta Art Association. (NCAA).  Smith has provided us with the following information on Daniel, including her famous poem Merl and her famous sculpture Merl (based on the poem) shown below.   Fayette County Artist Participates in Earth Day Art Show in Senoia "The Art of Green" sidewalk art show will feature the work of Kimberly "Kimbo" Daniel among other artists Saturday, April 25th in historic downtown Senoia. "Kimbo" to everyone excepting her son Daniel, who knows her as "Mombo," says she has been an artist as long as she can remember. At the age of seven, she was pulled out of class so that college students could study her work and observe her creative expression. Following that experience, her family encouraged Kimbo through classes and art supplies. After graduation, Kimbo attended the Art Institute in Atlanta and later certified through the University of Georgia in graphic design. Today, Kimbo paints, sculpts, sings, writes poetry as well as music, and goes to casting calls for acting parts. Kimbo has been producing recycled sculptures for over 14 years. The artist refers to the sculptures as her "people," which are innovative, fun, and sometimes profound. Kimbo's sculptures each include a message through a song or poem. "Merl" is a doll with a tree growing out of her head. Her poem relates the fable, "Merl."  ©  Kimberly "Kimbo" Daniel   There once was a poor, jealous girl named Merl. She'd sit in a tree and acorns she'd hurl. As the socialites would walk by She'd be up very high looking at their fancy clothing and jewels.   She'd get a gleam in her eye (And I still don't know why) But she'd aim for the backs of their heads. (Here comes the part that I dread)…   ….The acorns kept dropping. There was just no stopping! It hurt, and the people would cry. She'd laugh as they ran quickly by.   One night, after playing, Merl was heard saying, "I wish I had gold, jewels and pearls." The next morning when she woke (this is no joke) the little girl's wish had come true!   Out of her head a branch had sprung (to remind her of the things she'd done). It was made of pure gold, (at least that's what I'm told) and the acorns were all pearly white.   You may find this amusing But the path that you're choosing may not be the right way to go.   Don't despair. Life can be fair. Look at Merl. She got what she wanted, And what she deserved!!