[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Images Sponsor Home Design Workshops

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Images Sponsor Home Design Workshops

 

Subject: In Design with Ramponi Designs
>
> Tired of the same old look? Join us for an in-depth look to discover
how to transform your space into a new place. Beth Ramponi will be
hosting a series of workshops here at IMAGES Studio on Thursday evenings to
discuss the in's and out's of what works for your space from a
professional point of view. April 19th from 6p.m.-8p.m. the workshop will be In
Living Color, come and find out how to mix and match to make your space
a fun place. May 3rd. the workshop will feature Fantastic Furniture 
where to place and how to change what you already have to maximize your
space and still look great. May 17th will focus on Creative Storage
Solutions we'll show you how to tame the clutter and reclaim your space.
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> Cost of each session $35 make your reservation by calling Beth at
706-298-0907 or 678-416-2076 or e-mail us at imagesart1@bellsouth.net to
claim your spot today!
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> Materials Needed for Class: Fabric Swatches, Paint Samples, Throw
Pillows (optional), and Photo's of what you would like to change.
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> Beth is a Graduate of Florida Community College, where she recieved
her degree in Interior Design Technology. She move here in June of 2004
and makes her home in Cowety County. She currently owns a retail design
store in LaGrange.
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> Images Gallery (where art and fun collide), located at 21 Main
Street, Moreland, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00
PM. In addition to fine local art classes are now forming for stained
glass, mosaics, wire art jewelry, children's drawing, children's and
>
> adult watercolors, calligraphy and scherenschnitte. Workshops are
also now in progress contact us to find out what's new in the Moreland
Arts Scene. For more information call 770-254-1555, 678-850-1868, or
e-mail imagesart1@bellsouth.net.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Images Sponsors Jewelry Workshop By Noted Craftsman Mary Beth Hile

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 March 28, 2007

 

Images Announces Jewelry Workshop By Mary Beth Hile

 

     One of the best jewelry craftsman in these parts is Mary Beth Hile from Sharpsburg.  Her work has been displayed at venues too numerous for mention.  She also occasionally teaches her craft.  The next opportunity to learn jewelry craftsmanship from her will be provided by the Images Gallery and Studio on Main Street in Moreland, which recently has been sponsored various types of art workshops and classes.  Here is what Deborah Smith, the Owner of Images, says about the Mary Beth Hile Workshop:

 

IMAGES Studio is proud to announce a wire wrapped jewelry workshop with our very own Jeweler, Mary Beth Hile. You will create a one of a kind necklace using semi-precious stones and the wire wrap method.

 

This workshop will take place on Sat. April 14th 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

 

Mary Beth Hile is well known for her Jewelry in the art community. 
Mary Beth is a self-taught wire artist and has been working in this medium for over 6 years. As a teen she was introduced to the unique beauty of semi-precious stones by her paternal grandfather who studied lapidary, the cutting and polishing of stones, after he retired from the Pittsburg steel mills. Using interesting stones and shapes allows Hile to create one-of-a-kind pieces for her customers.

Mary Beth has exhibited at Powers Crossroads, the annual Newnan Coweta Arts Show on the square each spring, Callaway Gardens and various other venues.
Cost for this workshop: $45 Call Mary Beth today to reserve your space 770-304-2157 or e-mail us at imagesart1@bellsouth.net.

 

 

Images Gallery (where art and fun collide), located at 21 Main Street, Moreland, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In addition to fine local art classes are now forming for stained glass, mosaics, wire art jewelry, children's drawing, children's and adult watercolors, calligraphy and scherenschnitte. Workshops are also now in progress contact us to find outr what's new in the Moreland Arts Scene. For more information call 770-254-1555 or e-mail imagesart1@bellsouth.net.

 

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] "Thomas Jefferson" Coming to Arts Centre

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March 22, 2007

 

"Thomas Jefferson" Coming to Arts Centre

 

     The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County provides a venue for many different kind of programs.  And the term "performing arts" is clearly not restricted to music and theatre.  A good example of this will be its upcoming program about Thomas Jefferson.  This is the note about the program found on the website of the Centre, www.thecentreonline.com.  It is clear that this program is for the schools but it is unclear whether the general public is also invited. 

 

 

An Encounter with Thomas Jefferson April 9th & 10th. Two perofrmances for schools at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Return in time to a spring evening in 1821, and pass an unforgettable and thought-provoking hour in the company of our nations's third president. Playwright and actor, J.D. Sutton brings Thomas Jefferson to life before your eyes, inviting you into the sanctum of his private home at Monticello for an intimate encounter with the man who defined American Independence.

 

This program has been well received in other educational venues.  Here is what the Orange County Library System said:

 

Twilight at Monticello
An Encounter with Thomas Jefferson

Return in time to the spring of 1821 and experience an unforgettable and thought-provoking time in the company of our nation's third president. Playwright and actor J.D. Sutton brings Thomas Jefferson to life, inviting you into the sanctum sanctorum of his private cabinet at Monticello for "an intimate encounter with the man who defined American independence."

Set in the twilight of his life, Jefferson speaks of his greatest achievements, his writing of both the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and his founding of the University of Virginia. He also talks of his disappointments, including his repeated failure to bring an end to slavery.

Hear first-hand recollections of the people, events, and ideas which have shaped our country and its ideals, and be stirred by Jefferson's vision of what America's freedom means to those people throughout the world who long for and cherish freedom.

Experience an unforgettable encounter with one of history's most unforgettable men.

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J.D. Sutton was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University with a BA in English and an MFA in Theatre.

As an actor he has enjoyed a professional career ranging from regional theatre to cabaret and dinner theatre productions. He has also appeared locally with the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival and has worked throughout Florida on a variety of television projects including Tom Hanks HBO series From the Earth to the Moon.

J.D. Sutton brings Thomas Jefferson to the Orlando Public Library thanks to support and funding from the Friends of the Library and the Florida Humanities Council Road Scholars program.

Published by Orange County Library System Copyright © 2007 Orange County Library System. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Grantville Depot Sings For April Announced

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 March 27, 2007

 

Grantville Depot Southern Country Gospel Sings for April Announced

 

     In April, as usual, it will be on the fourth Friday and Saturday nights that the Southern Country Gospel Sings will be held in the renovated Railroad Freight Depot on Main Street in Grantville.  This month there will be something different added to the Friday night Sing:  there will be an all day Yard Sale to raise money to help a family in great need.  This Yard Sale will be held in the part of Colley Park adjacent to the Depot and will begin at 10 AM and will last until the Gospel Sing ends, which is usually around 10 PM.  Anyone with items to donate to the Yard Sale can bring them at any time during the day.

 

     OK, now here are the groups which have been lined up:

 

Friday April 27:

 

Glory Road Quartet from Hogansville, GA

Carter Family from LaGrange, GA

The Whites from Grantville, GA

(also several unnamed young people will be singing)

 

Saturday April 28:

 

Hope's Journey from Heflin, AL

Shotgun & Gentry from Heflin, AL

Jimmy Norred from Hogansville, GA

Young Spirit from Manchester, GA

    

     As always there is no admission charge to the Sings, there is a relaxed picnic-like atmosphere, and one can come and leave when he wishes.

 

     Grantville is a small city in southern Coweta County located at Exit 35 on I - 85.  The traditional Main Street and the Park and trees surrounding the Depot provide the ambience makes it an ideal venue for the Southern Country Gospel Music genre. 

 

     For further information, one can contact Roy Smith at 770-251-5621 or by email at depotsinging@yahoo.com. 

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Reception for Landry at Mason Murer on April 6

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 March 27, 2007

 

 

 

Reception for Artist Deborah Landry at Mason Murer on April 6

 

     Artist Deborah Landry of Sharpsburg will soon be leaving Coweta County with a BANG -- well, actually THREE BANGS!!  The first BANG will be the display of several of her art works at the prestigious Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta from April 6 through May 5, 2007 as part of the University of West Georgia Atlanta Gallery Project Award Exhibition entitled "Nature, Nostalgia, and Nepotation".  There will be an Artists Reception held on the opening night from 7PM through 10 PM, which is free and open to the public.   The Mason Murer Gallery is located at 199 Armour Drive in Atlanta.  Information about the Gallery is available on its website www.masonmurer.com or by calling 404-879-1500. 

 

    The art in Landry's display will be all new work.  Included will be a ceramic installation, engravings, and wooden sculptures.   One of these sculptures, shown here, symbolizes the wanton clear-cutting of trees prior to the building of the typical modern housing development.  The wood in the sculpture was obtained from stumps recovered from a clear-cutting prior to burning.  The houses sitting on the stumps are ceramic. Landry's creativity is apparent in this unique form of protest against the clear-cutting abomination. 

    

    The second and third BANGS will be the grand openings of large mural public art works Landry did for Douglasville and Fairburn.  These will be announced as soon as the dates and details have been determined.

 

 

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Georgia Youth Ballet at Arts Centre; Lead Played by Ann Moore of Newnan

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 March 27, 2007

 

Georgia Youth Ballet To Present Lily The Ladybug at Arts Centre

 

Heroine Lily Performed by Ann Moore of Newnan

 

     There are now so many arts events in the Southern Crescent that it has become a real challenge to get the word out about all of them.  A great step forward in helping to meet this need was the recent creation of the Southside Arts Agenda, a weekly online news service about the Southside scene, which is not only informative but maintains high literary standards as well a  high quality in the photographs used in the various news items it covers.  A good illustrative example of this is to be found in the current issue in its coverage of the upcoming performance of the Georgia Youth Ballet.  Here is what the Agenda says about this important southside arts event:

 

 

 

 

Magdalena Maury's New Ballet

Pictured are the dancers from The Studio, home of Georgia Youth Ballet, who will perform their spring recital, Lily the Ladybug. Clockwise from the top, they are: Pharan Evans of Peachtree City, Mary Frances Skibiel of Brooks, Alyssa Jordan of Fayetteville, and Ann Moore of Newnan. Magdalena Maury, director of The Studio in Fayetteville and founder of Georgia Youth Ballet, has written and choreographed an original children's ballet. Maury's Lily the Ladybug, will debut on Saturday, April 14 at 2:30 pm at The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts in Coweta County as part of the spring recital of dancers from The Studio. "Lily" has been a labor of love for Maury for many years. "I first had this idea almost five years ago about a ladybug who was friend to all the insects and animals in her garden, except for a pesky, evil aphid," said Maury. "It has been a tremendous creative challenge writing the story, creating the characters, picking out the music, choreographing new dance numbers, designing costumes with some amazingly talented people, and seeing our wonderful dancers bring the whole thing to life!" The heroine of the ballet is Lily, performed by Newnan's Emily Moore. Lily is growing up, and one spring she is especially worried about losing her spots, which she thinks will keep her from being able to protect the garden of Lord and Lady Twinkle from the dreaded aphid, Aphonia. With help from her friends Ollie the Owl, Beatrice the Bee, Merrie the Mouse, Fiona the Fairy, Caty the Caterpillar and others, Lily makes a discovery that changes many things for her and the residents of the garden. "Lily" will be the headline performance at the spring recital for dancers from The Studio. Also on the program will be a Tribute to Broadway featuring several jazz, tap and modern numbers. Adult tickets are $10 and children ages 12 and under are $5. Tickets are available at The Studio in Fayetteville and at the door the day of the performance. For more information on Georgia Youth Ballet, call The Studio at 770-716-9858 or visit their web site through the link below. www.gyb.us.

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Artist Reception for Mary Beth Hile at Images Gallery in Moreland

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 March 26, 2007

 

Artist Reception for Mary Beth Hile at Images in Moreland

 

 

ARTIST RECEPTION AT IMAGES GALLERY
MORELAND, GA, April 07, 2007: Images Gallery will hold an Artist
Reception for award winning local Jeweler, Mary Beth Hile on Saturday, April 07 from 4:00 to 6:00PM.

Mary Beth Hile is well known for her Jewelry in the art community. Her award winning pieces will be on display for sale at the reception as well as an opportunity to sign up for her Wire Wrapped Jewelry Class on April 14th. Mary Beth is a self-taught wire artist and has been working in this medium for over 6 years. As a teen she was introduced to the unique beauty of semi-precious stones by her paternal grandfather who studied lapidary, the
cutting and polishing of stones, after he retired from the Pittsburg steel mills. Using
interesting stones and shapes allows Hile to create one-of-a-kind pieces for her customers.

Mary Beth has exhibited at Powers Crossroads, the annual Newnan Coweta
Arts Show on the square each spring, Callaway Gardens and various other
venues.

Please join us in a celebration of Mary Beth's talents.


Images Gallery (where art and fun collide), located at 21 Main Street,
Moreland, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In
addition to fine local art classes are now forming for stained glass,
mosaics, wire art jewelry, children's drawing, children's and adult watercolors, calligraphy and scherenschnitte. Workshops are also now in
progress contact us to find outr what's new in the Moreland Arts Scene.
For more information call 770-254-1555 or e-mail imagesart1@bellsouth.net.
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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Willingham Teaching Scrpabooking Classes at Images Gallery in Moreland

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March 26, 2007

 

Images Gallery Announces Scrapbooking Classes Taught By Jen Willingham

 

     Since the Images Fine Art Gallery moved to the Main Street of Moreland they have begun sponsoring art classes and workshops.  Their latest announcement concerns Scrapbooking Classes for both adults and children to be taught by Jennifer Willingham, a teacher at the Moreland Elementary School:

 

   

Adult Scrapbooking Class: Don't know what to do with those after Easter
pics? Let Jen show you how to preserve and create lasting memories on
Saturday April 21st at 10:00 a.m. using rubber stamp and scrapbooking techniques. Call
or e-mail Images Studio in Moreland to sign up today 678-850-1868 or
imagesart1@bellsouth.net classes are $15 including supplies. Instructor Jen Willingham


Children's Scrapbooking Class: Creative crafts for small hands with Jen
Willingham. Children will create and personalize a keepsake perfect for
that special Mother's Day gift. Classes are $5 and must be booked in
advance. All materials are supplied. Class starts at 1:00p.m. on Saturday April
21st. Class size is limited so call for your spot today. 678-850-1868 or e-mail
Images Studio in Moreland at imagesart1@bellsouth.net

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ARTIST RECEPTION AT IMAGES GALLERY
MORELAND, GA, April 07, 2007: Images Gallery will hold an Artist Reception for award winning local Jeweler, Mary Beth Hile on Saturday, April 07 from 4:00 to 6:00PM.

Mary Beth Hile is well known for her Jewelry in the art community. Her award winning pieces will be on display for sale at the reception as well as an opportunity to sign up for her Wire Wrapped Jewelry Class on April 14th.
Mary Beth is a self-taught wire artist and has been working in this medium for over 6 years. As a teen she was introduced to the unique beauty of semi-precious stones by her paternal grandfather who studied lapidary, the cutting and polishing of stones, after he retired from the Pittsburg steel mills. Using interesting stones and shapes allows Hile to create one-of-a-kind pieces for her customers.

Mary Beth has exhibited at Powers Crossroads, the annual Newnan Coweta Arts Show on the square each spring, Callaway Gardens and various other venues.
Please join us in a celebration of Mary Beths talents.

Images Gallery (where art and fun collide), located at 21 Main Street, Moreland, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In addition to fine local art classes are now forming for stained glass, mosaics, wire art jewelry, children's drawing, children's and

adult watercolors, calligraphy and scherenschnitte. Workshops are also now in progress contact us to find outr what's new in the Moreland Arts Scene. For more information call 770-254-1555 or e-mail imagesart1@bellsouth.net.
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Scrapbooking With Jen

Adult Scrapbooking Class: Don't know what to do with those after Easter pics? Let Jen show you how to preserve and create lasting memories on Saturday April 21st at 10:00 a.m. using rubber stamp and scrapbooking techniques. Call or e-mail Images Studio in Moreland to sign up today 678-850-1868 or imagesart1@bellsouth.net classes are $15 including supplies. Instructor Jen Willingham

Children's Scrapbooking Class: Creative crafts for small hands with Jen Willingham. Children will create and personalize a keepsake perfect for that special Mother's Day gift. Classes are $5 and must be booked in advance. All materials are supplied. Class starts at 1:00p.m. on Saturday April 21st. Class size is limited so call for your spot today. 678-850-1868 or e-mail Images Studio in Moreland at imagesart1@bellsouth.net

Composition Workshop with Shelley Laurin

HOW TO PAINT FABULOUS PICTURES FROM YOUR OWN PHOTOS:
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> A Workshop With Shelley Laurin
>
> March 31 Beginning at 10a.m. until 4p.m.
>
>
> In this full day workshop, Shelley Laurin draws upon 12 years of experience
in editing and revising her own photos to create compositions which are the
basis for her prize winning paintings.
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> She will explain why it is important to work from your own photos, how to
choose and light indoor subjects, best times and conditions for an outdoor
"shoot", and the advantage of using available light wherever possible.
>
> She will demonstrate how to "simplify and dramatize", providing guidance for
cropping to enhance the focal point, creating an "eye path", and eliminating
distractions.
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> Students will then have an opportunity to apply these concepts to their own
photos, doing line drawings and value sketches to create an exciting original
composition.
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> Shelley Laurin is a member of the Newnan Coweta Art Association, Shelley has
been painting for ten years and has participated in many of the Association's
workshops and shows.
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> Most recently, her work has been shown at Espresso Lane Coffeehouse and the
Newnan Coweta Centre for the Performing and Visual Arts. Shelley also has
participated in the SCAVA show entitled "Georgia's Riches."
>
> Laurin's award-winning work hangs in many homes and offices in the Newnan
area. Her commissioned work includes the Newnan Courthouse and several historic
homes, as well as portraits of people and pets.
>
> Shelley teaches Watercolor at her home in Moreland, Ga.
>
> Anyone wishing to participate in this workshop should contact Shelley at 770-
254-9520 or e-mail the Gallery at imagesart1@bellsouth.net. (IMAGES STUDIO
where art and fun collide!)

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Staynotes Returning to Hollonville Opry in May

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 March 22, 2007

 

Straynotes Return to Hollonville Opry in May

 

     The Straynotes is an old time family gospel and bluegrass band composed of the other musical Jacksons, i.e. Alan Jackson's mother and sisters along with two of their spouses plus David Kinrade, the Minister of Music at the Newnan Methodist Church.  The Straynotes website, www.straynotes.com, says this about the group:

 

About the Straynotes

The Straynotes band started as strictly a family affair playing for the love of God and the love of music. Although the Jackson sisters have sung along with Mama Ruth for a lifetime, instruments presented a new challenge - trying to play and sing at the same time. Lead guitarist Carol Jackson Glover picked up her first guitar in June of 2000 and began playing duets after Sunday dinner with her husband. Her twin sister Cathy Jackson Wright started playing the bass some 3 months afterwards, followed a few months later by elder sister Diane Jackson Dawson on the mandolin. The family matriarch, Mama Ruth Jackson, handles all percussion for the band. Lamar Wright, husband of bassist Cathy, an accomplished pianist and organist, received the the fiddle to level the playing field. Banks Glover, husband of lead guitarist Carol has played rhythm guitar for some 40 years. David Kinrade brings in the lead fiddle when not playing as the Minister of Music at the local Methodist Church.

 

      The Straynotes perform at different venues, one of their favorites being the Hollonville Opry, where they will return on Saturday evening May 27 at 7:15 PM.  The Hollonville Opry provide an entertaining family atmosphere of Country, Gospel and Bluegrass music from the best bands around.  Information about the Hollonville Opry is available on their website www.Hollonvilleopry.com.  

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Follow Up On Tidbit about Gerald Byrd

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I am sorry that that some of the pictures did not come through right but I do NOT apologize because it is the stinking computer's fault -- let the COMPUTER apologize !!!!  One of these days I am going to invent an OBEDIENT computer -- one that does what I tell it to do!!!

 

OK, you will need to get the pictures yourself by going to the websites I indicated:

 

Information on the New World of Coca Cola Museum is available on its website

http://www.woccatlanta.com.  The art work of Gerald Byrd can be viewed at his website

www.theartofgeraldbyrd.com. 

 

 

I have tried to put NO RELIEF on as an attachment in a different way this time -- maybe you it will come thru.    If not, you will need to go to Byrd's website.

 

Sincerely,

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] NO RELIEF by Gerald Byrd Bought By New Coke Museum

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 March 22, 2007

 

NO RELIEF by Gerald Byrd Purchased by New Coke Museum in Atlanta

 

Carrollton Artist Launched His Career in Coweta County

 

     Thus far the vitality of the Coweta arts scene has been measured by the great accomplishments of Coweta artist and art organizations and by the great artists who have been attracted to Coweta to display their visual and performing arts at Coweta County venues.  The latest news of which Coweta can be proud does not fit into either of these two categories.  An artist from another county, Gerald Byrd from Carroll County, who launched his career here in Coweta County, last year received recognition of the quality of his art work when one of his pieces was bought by the new Coca Cola Museum which will open in May.

 

     The story began when Alana Ennis discovered the brilliance of Byrd's artistry when she saw his works displayed in Carrollton.  She arranged for Byrd to launch his career in Coweta in two stages:  first,at the Pottery Wheel Art Gallery and Studio (where she worked) in March 2005 and then at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County in April 2005.  Although the attendance at both of these exhibits was low, the right people came because the result was that Byrd's work came to the attention of the art curator at the new Coca-Cola Museum, who purchased the art work NO RELIEF from Byrd last year.  This work will first be put on public display by Coca Cola when the new Museum opens on May 24 at the Pemberton Place in downtown Atlanta. 

 

     Information on the New World of Coca Cola Museum is available on its website

http://www.woccatlanta.com.  The art work of Gerald Byrd can be viewed at his website

www.theartofgeraldbyrd.com. 

    

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] R. S. Hill Finalist in Smithsonian Photography Contest

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March 21, 2007

 

GA High Founder R.S. Hill a Finalist in Smithsonian Photography Contest

 

     Some of the greatest triumphs in the burgeoning Coweta County arts scene have been achieved by students in the Georgia High Photography program founded by Richard Scott Hill.  Hill retired from teaching last year but Georgia High continues and his outstanding example as an artist and an educator lives on in the hearts of Cowetans, esp. those he taught at East Coweta High School. 

 

     Hill is still active in photography, as is apparent from his latest artistic triumph.  Helen Starkweather, Assistant Editor of the Smithsonian magazine, recently informed Mr. Hill that he is among the top ten finalists in the Americana category of the fourth annual photography contest sponsored by the magazine. There were 8500 entries in this category worldwide.  The Americana category means events, objects or activities connecting the American people to their history or their cultural heritage.
 Hill's photograph was of a warm up at the West Georgia Speedway.  It will begin appearing on April 1 on the magazine's website, www.smithsonian.com.    It will also appear along with the photographs of the other finalists in the Summer 2007 issue 

of the magazine.

 

     This is not the first time Hill has been a finalist in a national art contest.  His submission for a proposal for a World Trade Center Memorial was a finalist in that contest.  It is shown below but a better picture of it graced the front cover of the Southern Arc fine arts magazine, arts&expressions, which over the years has carried several articles about Hill's art, which, in addition to photography includes sculpture and painting.  Hill was also honored by A Retrospective for all his art in December 2005 at the Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum in LaGrange.  The Museum said this about Hill:  

"Richard Hill has been a force in Georgia visual arts for over 25 years.  He taught for many years at the Atlanta College of Art and has for the last few years been head of the Coweta Schools' fine arts programs where his students have won national awards for their photography.  He has completed major public sculpture commissions and won many awards for his work in photography and drawing in numerous national competitions.  This exhibit will present a survey of his work over the last 25 years."

The Southern Arc arts community wishes him continued triumphs in the years ahead!   His latest project is a Savannah commission proposal, which is shown below and on his website, www.hillsculpt.com.

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Legacy Theatre to give us a Song and Dance

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Composed By:  Forrest W. Schultz  770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

 

 March 19,. 2007

 

Legacy Theatre Presents  Song and Dance

 

     The newly established Legacy Theatre in Tyrone has been getting rave reviews both for the quality both of the building and of the performances in it.  These results are the fulfillment of the dream of, and the indefagitable labors of, Mark and Bethany Smith of Newnan.  Interesting biographical details and some great photos of the Smiths are found in the current issue (March/April 2007) of the Newnan-Coweta magazine.  And beautiful photos of the building itself can be found by clicking on

http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/theatre/pictures.html. 

 

     The next  item on the Legacy's agenda will be the Southeastern premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Song and Dance.  Performances will be held from April 13 through May 6.  The theatre only seats 180, so it would be advisable to purchase tickets in advance as soon as possible.  Further information on the theatre and this show and how to purchase tickets is available at http://www.thelegacytheatre.org/home.html.

 

  The Official Andrew Lloyd Webber website provides this information about Song and Dance:

 

 

The Song and the Dance...

The album Variations was launched in 1978. Based on Paganini's Caprice in A minor the recording featured Andrew Lloyd Webber's cellist brother Julian and a number of the rock world's leading musicians.

In 1982, this work was combined with Tell Me on a Sunday (an Andrew Lloyd Webber/Don Black song cycle) to produce the musical Song & Dance which opened at the Palace Theatre in London on 26 March 1982 for a run of 781 performances, closing 31 March 1984 . Tell Me on a Sunday was sung by Marti Webb originally and subsequently by, amongst others, Gemma Craven, Carol Nielsson, Lulu and Liz Robertson.

Variations choreographed by Anthony van Laast was danced by an electric team of dancers including Wayne Sleep, Graham Fletcher, Sandy Strallen, Linda Mae Brewer and Jane Darling.

Song & Dance was subsequently presented in Australia , the USA , Germany Switzerland, Austria , Norway and Holland .

In a slightly rewritten form, the show ran on Broadway for over a year to great public response. 1987 saw the worldwide release of a new orchestral version of Variations together with an orchestral tone poem Aurora written by Andrew Lloyd Webber's father.

 

     

    

  

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Applications for 2007 Powers Crossroad Festival Now Open

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Composed By:  Forrest W. Schultz  770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

 

 March 19, 2007

 

Applications for 2007 Powers Crossroads Festival Now Open

 

     On this year's Labor Day weekend the 37th annual Powers Crossroads Country Fair and Arts Festival will be held.  Executive Director Carol Chancy has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2007 Festival.  The easiest way to apply is to go online  to the Festival website at www.newnan.com/powers and use the application there. Information about the festival can be obtained from the website or by contacting Carol Chancey at 770-253-2011 or by email at cjcdaigle@aol.com.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Espresso Lane Announces Live Entertainment This Weekend

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Composed By:  Forrest W. Schultz  770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

 

March 16, 2007

 

Espresso Lane Announces Live Entertainment This Weekend

 

     The Espresso Lane Coffee House has made a great contribution to the Coweta arts scene not only through providing its walls for the monthly themed exhibits of paintings from members of the Newnan-Coweta Art Association (NCAA), but also through bringing in entertainers to perform there.  They have not been doing this for a while but now they will be renewing this contribution to Coweta arts.  Espresso Lane is on the Courthouse Square in downtown Newnan.

 

     Below is the announcement just issued by Espresso Lane about this weekend's entertainers:

 

 ESPRESSO  LANE  ANNOUNCES

 

 

 This weekend we have two great local musicians

TIME
 7:00pm – 9:00pm

 Friday March 15  
 Andy Denny

Great entertainment

 

 

 

Saturday March 16  
 Tim Cooper

Come and listen to Tim make magic on the keyboard   

 

 

 

 

 

ENJOY THE MUSIC & SUPPORT OUR LOCAL MUSICIANS

22 WEST COURT SQUARE, NEWNAN GA
(770) 683 - 7290

 

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[Coweta Arts Tidbits] NCAA Announces Spring Art Show

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Composed By:  Forrest W. Schultz  770-583-3258  schultz_forrest@yahoo.com

 

 March 16, 2007

 

NCAA Announces Spring Art Show on Courthouse Square in Newnan

 

     One of the big annual events in the City of Newnan is the Spring Art Show sponsored by the Newnan-Coweta Art Association (NCAA).  Below is the official announcement from NCAA.  It should be noted that by "Courthouse", they are referring to the old Courthouse on the "Courthouse Square", not the new courhouse which opened last year.

 

NEWNAN-COWETA ART ASSOCIATION, INC.

PO BOX 2637

NEWNAN, GA 30264

 

 

THE NEWNAN-COWETA ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE 2007

JUDGED ANNUAL COURTHOUSE

FINE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

APRIL 21, 10AM-5PM

COURTHOUSE SQUARE, NEWNAN

SEVEN CATEGORIES IN FINE ARTS

ORGINAL FINE ARTS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHY,

JEWELRY AND CRAFTS FOR SALE

MARY BETH HILE ~ 770-304-2157

stoneleafdesigns@hotmail.com

APPLICATION ON THE WEB:

www.newcaa.com

info@ncaa.com

 

 

Barbara Scruggs

Publicity NCAA

770-583-2093

b.l.w.g.scruggs@worldnet.att.net

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