[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!!

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Jane Whitehurst and Claudia Wood Exhibiting "Recycled" Art and Senoia's "Art Of Green"

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 14, 2009     Whitehurst and Wood Exhibiting "Recycled" Art at Senoia's "Art of Green"         Almost everyone by now has heard of Senoia's "Art of Green" Exhibition.  Now Carla C. Smith has announced the identities of two of the participating artists:  Jane Whitehurst and Claudia Wood.  Here is her announcements first about Whitehurst, second about Wood:              Abstract Artist Jane Whitehurst Exhibits Recycled Work in Senoia        Artist Jane Whitehurst likens the inner dialog in abstract painting to movie scores. She says, "You can hear a movie soundtrack and know the movie genre. . .suspense, comedy, love story, etc. An abstract expressionist painter expresses emotions through color, line and texture. This can be felt visually just as emotions can be felt through sound." Through her studios in Los Angeles and Senoia, Jane has created a large body of work. Locally, Jane's original work is exhibited at the Dogwood Gallery in Tyrone and most recently at the House of Colors on Miami Circle in Atlanta. Giclees of the artist's work are available at Beyond the Door in Senoia. The House of Colors exhibit, "New Works, New State of Mine" continues through Friday, June 19th with a closing reception from 6 – 9 p.m.        An active member of her local community, Jane serves on the Arts Council for Senoia and will be a participating artist in the upcoming "Art of Green" art show to be held in celebration of Earth Day on April 25th in historic downtown Senoia. Ms. Whitehurst, along with other artists will be exhibiting works made of recycled materials. Jane routinely uses recycled materials within her work.        The "Art of Green" sidewalk art show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.   A New Look at "Trash to Treasure" By Claudia B. Wood   If you think of trash as nothing more than the stuff you take to the curb once a week, some local artists hope to change your mind and help you see it in a different light. For those participating in "The Art of Green" sidewalk art show and sale in Historic Senoia on April 25th, the things that most people throw away hold infinite possibilities.   My medium is textiles, and "recycled art" is one of my greatest interests. I gravitated toward recycling as a child, when I began to wonder where all the garbage went "when the men took it away." My mother, Clara Boykin, was a charter member of the Alabama Conservancy, and my children and I went door-to-door in our Birmingham community to help establish a curbside recycling program in the 1980s.   I have sewn and made clothes, curtains and everything else I could think of since I was ten years old. My mother, an artist raised in the Depression, taught me to conserve fabric and to save all sorts of odds and ends to use in making art. I began to design and make quilts for a national magazine in the early 90s, but it wasn't until 2002 that I really began to concentrate on combining quilts and recycling.   As you probably know, patchwork quilts were originally made from a family's worn-out clothing. Although beautiful new fabric is easy to find now, many quiltmakers are going back to the old ways. With our new awareness of the importance of recycling, it seems perfectly appropriate.   I find wonderful material for my quilts in my own closet or in local thrift stores. And other friends who sew often give me their "throwaway" scraps. The additional twist I like to put on my work is to create and embellish with bits of what many would call trash and throw away.   Of course, fibers are first on the list. When I wash fabric before sewing it, I save the threads that ravel at the cut edges. These go into quilts, bags, jewelry, fiber vessels and crosses. Assorted bits of plastic and used wrapping paper join the raveled thread. So do sticks from the yard, slices of wine corks, egg cartons and other packaging, found wires and bottle caps, plastic vegetable netting, metal washers, old silk flowers and just about anything I can manage to sew to a surface. With so many possibilities, I have to be careful not to keep everything!   The process of saving these "gems" from the trash and finding new ways to use them in my artwork is one of the most enjoyable things I do. I hope you'll come and see the results of artistic recycling by my fellow artists and me in the "Art of Green" show. It's a great way to celebrate Earth Day and maybe get some fun ideas for creating your own "green art".

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Presents "Jungle Book"

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 14, 2009   Newnan Theatre Presents Jungle Book        The Newnan Theatre will be presenting one of the most beloved books and plays, The Jungle Book. Info is found in this release issued by the Theatre's Publicity Director, Dianne Olsen:     April 14, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Dianne Olsen, Director of Publicity, Newnan Community Theatre Company, 770-683-6282. A book comes to life this April with Newnan Community Theatre Company's next show in their 2009 Season, The Jungle Book. The adapatation by Joseph Robinette includes the introduction of author Rudyard Kipling.  Young Kipling (portrayed by Jaylon Person) is sent from his Bombay home to a British boarding school.  At the school, he encounters his own jungle of people.  They parallel the animal jungle in his book, one of literature's most enduring classics.  The play includes all of the beloved characters - Mowgli the Indian boy (Reven Hutzelman) and his friends Bagheera (Wyatt Gentry) and Baloo (Sam Wall).  Plus of course there is Shere Kahn, the evil tiger (Kain Rieger). Filled with excitement and humor, the play highlights the struggle of good versus evil, friendship, and loyalty. Other main cast members are Chandler Mayo (Baby Mowgli), Jake Azarowic (Price/Akela), Sean Owens (Hanley/Tabaqui), Casey Brown (Mother Wolf), James Chappell and Taylor Marshall (Wolf Cubs), Katie Ruttinger (Kaa), Tobie Otte (Rann), Alex Naughton and Davis McCondichie (Hathi the Elephant), Ivanna Osma (Indian Mother), and Savani Rieger (Indian Daughter). Rounding out the cast as wolves, monkeys, other animals and children are Jonathan Phillips, Christian Pullen, Joey Mathis, Andy Callaway, Cody hammock, Lyndon Marshall, Jason Abranham, Danielle Madison, Annabelle Shiver, Hailey Thomas, Katie Kemp, Allison Abraham, and McKenna Schmidt. The play is being directed by Laurel Alford, NCTC's Director of Youth Activities.  It is rated G.  Show dates are April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26.  On Fridays and Saturdays, the show begins at 8 pm.  On Sundays it begins at 2:30.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors (55+), and $10 for children (12 and under).  Reservations are recommended.  They can be made by calling the theatre at (770) 683-6282 or emailing nctc@numail.org.  Seating is limited and this show is being performed in the black box. NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.  For more information on the theatre, visit their website at newnantheatre.com.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] The Cleghorns and The Hall Sisters in Concert at Grantville Depot on April 25

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258     April 13, 2009   The Cleghorns and The Hall Sisters in Concert at Grantville Depot on April 25        This month's Southern Country Gospel Music Concert at Grantville's Railroad Freight Depot will be held on Saturday night April 25 at 7 PM.  Two groups will be featured:  The Cleghorns from Kathleen, Georgia and the Hall Sisters from Soperton, Georgia.  As usual, the admission is free, the atmosphere will be casual, refreshments will be served, and there will be opportunties to meet the artists.  The Depot and the adjacent Colley Park in the heart of a small southern town provide an ideal ambience for the Southern Country Gospel Music genre.  The Depot is located along the tracks at the end of Main Street in Grantville, a small town in southern Coweta County located at Exit 35 on Interstate 85. These monthly concerts have become an important aspect of the Grantville arts scene.         The Cleghorns are a trio consisting of Judy Cleghorn and her two sons Jeff and Jim Cleghorn.  All three are active in the Second Baptist Church of Warner-Robins, GA.  Judy teaches Kindergarten there, Jeff is the Minister of Instrumental Music, and Jim is the Media and Information Technology Director.  Information on the Cleghorns is available on their website www.thecleghorns.com.         The Hall Sisters have been have been singing Southern Country Gospel for 35 years.  Three of the original ten (yes, ten!) sisters are still in the group -- Dianne, Becki, and Tammie, who are joined by several nieces and nephews to form the current group.  They sing both to minister as well as entertain.             Information on these concerts is available from Roy Smith at 770-251-5621 or depotsinging@yahoo.com.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Article on Martin Pate and Jerry Yates in Lifestyles Magazine

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 April 11, 2009   Articles on Martin Pate and Jerry Yates in Lifestyles Magazine      Last year was a great year for Coweta arts all year long and it began with a bang and ended with a bang.  During the first two months of 2008 two different Coweta artists won best in show in a national art contest. One of these was Martin Pate of Newnan, whose painting Lonely Road  won first place at the 6th Biennial National Art Exhibition (NAE) held at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, Florida.  His art work  remained on display there until March 14.  The year ended with a bang on December 15 when Jerry Yates of Newnan won the "Gospel Artist of the Year Award" which was presented to him at the  World United Music Festival in Texas by the Roots Music Association.        There are articles on both of these men in the April 2009 issue of Lifestyles magazine.  The article on Pate, written by Julie Washburn Souza, appears on pages 42 -44.  Included are five of Pate's paintings and his comments on them and a brief bio. Now is a good time to see Pate's paintings which are hanging in a special exhibit at the Dogwood Gallery in Tyrone.  Pate also has paintings exhibited year round both at the Dogwood and at the Flint Gallery at Panoply in Newnan.        The article on Jerry Yates appears on page 80.  It is written by Krista Franks and is accompanied by an excellent photograph of Yates playing his guitar taken by the Publisher Monica Gaddy.  In the article Yates briefly talks of his music and answers some very personal questions.  He plays mainly in restaurants, coffee houses, and communtiy festivals, such as last year's Grantville Day.        Info on MartinPate is available on his website www.pateart.com.        Info on Jerry Yates is available on his website www.jerryyatesministries..com.         Lifestyles magazine is available free from the Newnan Library and other locations in Coweta and throughout the Southside.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Salvation Army Band Concert at The Wadsworth On April 18

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 11, 2009   State Salvation Army Band At Wadsworth on April 18   Price Of Admission:  Donation of Canned Goods        There have been over the years many different concerts peformed in Coweta County at different venues by different performers but all the ones I have ever heard of have either required the purchase of a ticket for admission or have been free. Well, there is something different coming up:  a Salvation Army Band Concert where the price of admission is the donation of canned goods!!         The Salvation Army has issued this news release about their concert:    "The Salvation Army Band will present a concert at Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan on April 18. The concert, which will start at 2 p.m., will last about 90 minutes and will feature the Statewide Senior Salvation Army Band. People attending the concert are asked to bring canned food or boxed food items as admission. Call 770-251-7496 for more info."        The Wadsworth Auditorium is located on Jefferson Street in downtown Newnan next to the Fire Station.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] "Annie, Get Your Gun" at Arts Centre on April 19

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 9, 2009   Arts Centre Presents Annie, Get Your Gun On April 19   Performers:  Lawrence Harris, Klea Blackhurst and Masterworks Chorale        The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County has announced a special performance of the choral concert Annie, Get Your Gun featuring the noted New York vocal artists Lawrence Harris and Klea Blackhurst together with its own noted Masterworks Chorale and high school students from Coweta County.  This program is supported in part by a grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the Georgia Council for the Arts in partnership with Arts Clayton.  The performance will begin at 2:30 PM on Sunday April 19.        Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 sr. citizens, $5 students. Tickets are on sale at the Centre, Scott's Bookstore in downtown Newnan and Morgan's Jewelers in Ashley Park. (Please note the Centre will be closed April 4th - 12th.)     The Arts Centre is located on Lower Fayetteville Road several miles east of Newnan.  Information is available on their website www.thecentreonline.net or by calling 770-254-2787.       Name of Event: "Annie Get Your Gun" Event Type: choral concert Date: April 19th Time: 2:30pm Description: This concert will feature Lawrence Harris and Klea Blackhurst from New York. The chorus will consist of the Masterworks Chorale and local high school students from Coweta County. This program is supported in part bu the Grassroots Arts Program of The Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriation of the Georgia General Assembly and in partnership with Arts Clayton. For info please call 770-254-2787 Cost: $15 adults, $12 sr. citizens, $5 students Tickets are on sale at the Centre, Scott's Bookstore in downtown Newnan and Morgan's Jewelers in Ashley Park. Please note the Centre will be closed April 4th - 12th.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Doug Kees & Jason Connelly at Maguire's Pub in Senoia on April 17

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 9, 2009   Doug Kees & Jason Connelly At Maguire's Pub in Senoia On April 17       Musicology of Newnan has issued the following announcement.  (Info is available on their website, www.musicologyofnewnan.com.)      Join our very own Doug Kees at Maguire's in Senoia next week. On Friday, April 17thDoug will be joining singer-songwriter Jason Connelly. Jason is an extraordinary talent who has recently relocated to Newnan. Check him out at www.myspace.com/jasonconnelly.  Maguire's is family friendly, so take the kids with you!  For more info you can check out www.maguiresirishpub.com.

Reformatting Of Coweta Arts Tidbit on Newnan's Spring Tour of Homes

SPRING TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES IN NEWNAN, GA SET FOR SATURDAY APRIL 25 FIRST HOME ON TOUR: GIBSON-STARR HOME 29 TEMPLE AVENUE NEWNAN, GA SECOND HOME ON TOUR: ARNALL-MANN HOME 75 JACKSON STREET NEWNAN, GA THIRD HOME ON TOUR:   FARMER-DAVIS HOME   70 JACKSON ST NEWNAN, GA FOURTH HOME ON TOUR:   CANTWELL HOME 50 JACKSON STREET NEWNAN, GA FIFTH HOME ON TOUR: JONES-PAULK HOME 701 W. HWY. 16 NEWNAN, GA        THE TOUR BEGINS AT THE MALE ACADEMY MUSEUM The tour, scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, will begin at 10 am at The Male Academy Museum located on the corner of College Street and Temple Avenue, where parking will be available. The first four homes comprise a walking tour within a block or two of the museum.   INFO ON HOME #1:  GIBSON-STARR HOME AT 29 TEMPLE AVE.        First on the tour, directly across from the museum, is the Gibson-Starr-Sides home at 29 Temple Avenue. Neo-classical features of this charming home include Ionic columns which form a Greek-style portico, a symmetrical facade, and a Palladian-style attic window. Elements of the Victorian style are evidenced in the home's window configuration, interior columns, tiled mantel, and asymmetrical interior layout. The blending of these distinctive styles, know as Neo-classical Revival, was popularized at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Of special note is the extensive Dickens village collection on permanent display in the library.. INFO ON HOME #2: ARNALL-MANN HOME AT 75 JACKSON ST.        A short stroll to Jackson and Clark Streets will take you to the Arnall-Mann home, now headquarters to Welden Financial Services. This Neo-classical brick structure features a columned, semi-circular portico surmounted by a galleried balcony, which is accessed by French doors. This elegant home, designed by Atlanta architect R. Kennon Perry, was built by Alton Wynn Arnall about 1924. Its interior features ornate millwork by R. D. Cole and a gracefully curved staircase. The elevated site was chosen to command an excellent view of the approach to the City of Newnan. INFO ON  HOME #3:  FARMER-DAVIS HOME AT 70 JACKSON ST.        Just across Clark Street, at 70 Jackson, is the home of Glenda Davis. Built in 1885 in the Southern Vernacular style by Millard Farmer, Sr., this historic home retains many of its original features, including the striking front door with oval beveled glass, the unusual fireplace covers, mantels, and pocket doors. Among the many antiques are some pieces handcrafted of heart pine from Ms Davis' grandfather's barbershop in North Carolina. Other pieces of special interest are the custom-built kitchen island and deacon's bench Ms. Davis had made from old pieces of heart pine found stored under the house. INFO ON HOME #4: CANTWELL HOME AT 70 JACKSON ST.        Last on the walking tour is the Federal- style Cantwell home at 55 Jackson Street. Built in 2002 as an infill house, its traditional design makes a pleasantly congruent addition to this historic neighborhood. The imposing facade features a double front door flanked by four two-story Ionic columns and surmounted by a central balcony. Open, airy rooms, tastefully furnished, and an extended rear deck make this stylish and comfortable town home a must-see. INFO ON HOME #5: JONES-PAULK HOME AT 701 W. HWY. 16        You'll want to retrieve your car for the final home on the tour. Just a few miles from town is the charming country home at 701 W. Highway 16 owned by Susan and John Paulk. Built around 1930, this home features a wide central hallway, 12 foot ceilings, and original mantels. A cozy front porch sports a collection of rocking chairs and a three window dormer projects from the steeply raked roof. The Paulks have enclosed the rear porch for a family room and modernized the kitchen. There is also a detached guest house with kitchenette and full bath. TICKET INFORMATION        Spring Tour tickets purchased in advance are $12.00; on the day of the tour, $15.00. Tickets are available from The Male Academy in person or by phone (770 251 0207), where Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 12 noon, and 1 to 3 pm, and Sunday, 2 pm to 5 pm. Other ticket venues are Coweta County Convention & Visitors' Center, 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Drive (770 254 2627) and Scott's Bookstore at 28 South Court Square in Newnan (770 253 2960).    INFORMATION ON NEWNAN-COWETA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Website: www.nchistoricalsociety.org Director Tom Redwine: Email nchs@newnanbiz.net Phone: 770-251-0207 Newnan is approximately an hour south of Atlanta on Interstate 85. It boasts so many beautiful historic homes, that is known at "The City Of Homes".

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Tour of Homes: Photos and Info on Homes and Tour Sequence Released

Coweta Arts Tidbits   The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258   April 6, 2009   Newnan Tour of Homes:  Photos and Info on Homes and Tour Released        On behalf of The Tour of Homes of The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society, Shelley Laurin has released photographs and the following information on the homes and the tour sequence:    2009 Spring Tour of Homes Includes Antique Show and Appraisal Fair        This year, the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes has added an exciting new event–The Antique Show and Appraisal Fair, to be held at the Depot History Center on East Broad Street.        The tour, scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, will begin at 10 am at The Male Academy Museum located on the corner of College Street and Temple Avenue, where parking will be available. The first four homes comprise a walking tour within a block or two of the museum.        First on the tour, directly across from the museum, is the Gibson-Starr-Sides home at 29 Temple Avenue. Neo-classical features of this charming home include Ionic columns which form a Greek-style portico, a symmetrical facade, and a Palladian-style attic window. Elements of the Victorian style are evidenced in the home's window configuration, interior columns, tiled mantel, and asymmetrical interior layout. The blending of these distinctive styles, know as Neo-classical Revival, was popularized at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Of special note is the extensive Dickens village collection on permanent display in the library..        A short stroll to Jackson and Clark Streets will take you to the Arnall-Mann home, now headquarters to Welden Financial Services. This Neo-classical brick structure features a columned, semi-circular portico surmounted by a galleried balcony, which is accessed by French doors. This elegant home, designed by Atlanta architect R. Kennon Perry, was built by Alton Wynn Arnall about 1924. Its interior features ornate millwork by R. D. Cole and a gracefully curved staircase. The elevated site was chosen to command an excellent view of the approach to the City of Newnan.        Just across Clark Street, at 70 Jackson, is the home of Glenda Davis. Built in 1885 in the Southern Vernacular style by Millard Farmer, Sr., this historic home retains many of its original features, including the striking front door with oval beveled glass, the unusual fireplace covers, mantels, and pocket doors. Among the many antiques are some pieces handcrafted of heart pine from Ms Davis' grandfather's barbershop in North Carolina. Other pieces of special interest are the custom-built kitchen island and deacon's bench Ms. Davis had made from old pieces of heart pine found stored under the house.        Last on the walking tour is the Federal- style Cantwell home at 55 Jackson Street. Built in 2002 as an infill house, its traditional design makes a pleasantly congruent addition to this historic neighborhood. The imposing facade features a double front door flanked by four two-story Ionic columns and surmounted by a central balcony. Open, airy rooms, tastefully furnished, and an extended rear deck make this stylish and comfortable town home a must-see.        You'll want to retrieve your car for the final home on the tour. Just a few miles from town is the charming country home at 701 W. Highway 16 owned by Susan and John Paulk. Built around 1930, this home features a wide central hallway, 12 foot ceilings, and original mantels. A cozy front porch sports a collection of rocking chairs and a three window dormer projects from the steeply raked roof. The Paulks have enclosed the rear porch for a family room and modernized the kitchen. There is also a detached guest house with kitchenette and full bath.        Spring Tour tickets purchased in advance are $12.00; on the day of the tour, $15.00. Tickets are available from The Male Academy in person or by phone (770 251 0207), where Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 12 noon, and 1 to 3 pm, and Sunday, 2 pm to 5 pm. Other ticket venues are Coweta County Convention & Visitors' Center, 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Drive (770 254 2627) and Scott's Bookstore at 28 South Court Square in Newnan (770 253 2960).   END