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Artwork is prepared for display as part of the GWS Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 to Oct. 26 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. (CONTRIBUTED)

Artwork is prepared for display as part of the GWS Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 to Oct. 26 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. (CONTRIBUTED)

Festival Hall hosting Georgia Watercolor Society exhibition

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Festival Hall in Greensboro will host the Georgia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 through Oct. 26. The exhibition will feature approximately 80 watercolors by artists throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
Big surprise for Fran and Mike D’Antonio as they see the crowd waiting for them. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Big surprise for Fran and Mike D’Antonio as they see the crowd waiting for them. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Farewell to a great community couple

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Del Webb community and invited guests gathered last week to bid farewell to Fran and Mike D’Antonio. For 12 years, they have worked tirelessly for this community and will soon be moving to Clemson, South Carolina.
Tracey Enerson Wood

Tracey Enerson Wood

GWM to host bestselling author Tracey Enerson Wood

Enerson Wood
Thursday, September 12, 2024
“Behind every successful man is a woman who …” The glory that the Wright Brothers experienced after their historic 1903 flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C., was due to an unheralded and forgotten woman—their sister, Katharine.
This event promises an unforgettable experience for cocktail enthusiasts and art lovers alike. (CONTRIBUTED)

This event promises an unforgettable experience for cocktail enthusiasts and art lovers alike. (CONTRIBUTED)

Barrel 118 launches Mixology Market, Backstage Lounge

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Barrel 118 is thrilled to invite the community to a weekend celebration to unveil its new Mixology Market and Backstage Lounge. Set against the backdrop of the recently renovated space at 118 N. Jefferson Ave.
The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

Coming soon: free film screenings at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season.
38 Special has been bringing its signature sound to more than 100 cities a year, featuring big hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Fantasy Girl.” (CONTRIBUTED)

38 Special has been bringing its signature sound to more than 100 cities a year, featuring big hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Fantasy Girl.” (CONTRIBUTED)

38 Special to headline Rhythm & Brews Festival

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Reynolds Lake Oconee, in collaboration with the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS), will present the 7th annual Rhythm & Brews Festival on Friday, Oct. 25. The festival will be headlined by the explosive southern rock band 38 Special.
38 Special has been bringing its signature sound to more than 100 cities a year, featuring big hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Fantasy Girl.” (CONTRIBUTED)

38 Special has been bringing its signature sound to more than 100 cities a year, featuring big hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Fantasy Girl.” (CONTRIBUTED)

‘Night at the Ritz’ series returns for 8th season

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Ritz Theatre in Toccoa will kick off the eighth season of its Night at the Ritz series on Friday, Sept. 13, with the Piatigorsky Foundation presenting classical guitarist Jack Sanders. Then, three days later, Bachelors Of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre will take the stage Sept.
The ladies of the Georgia Pin Up Posse at Waterways Soiree were Miss Kitty Katz, Reno Riot, Nolly Hudson, Viviann LaFey, Nikki LaLa, Honey Brown, Candy Starfeight and Meggy May. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

The ladies of the Georgia Pin Up Posse at Waterways Soiree were Miss Kitty Katz, Reno Riot, Nolly Hudson, Viviann LaFey, Nikki LaLa, Honey Brown, Candy Starfeight and Meggy May. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Waterway Soiree a big success

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Waterway Soiree’s “Livin’ La Vida Laka” welcome party had guests dancing to great music in Madison Friday night at Sixty-Two, with food and drinks from Mad Hospitality Group.
“I Love You” by Elisabeth Guibert

“I Love You” by Elisabeth Guibert

MAGallery presents ‘Phantasmagoria’

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
MAGallery in Madison presents “Phantasmagoria,” featuring the works of friends and professional artists Elisabeth Guibert, Timothy Holbrook, and Kim Holt in an exhibition opening with a catered reception and Artists Meet & Greet from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.
Flannery O'Connor (CONTRIBUTED)

Flannery O'Connor (CONTRIBUTED)

GWM to present at GCSU Flannery O’Connor conference

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Flannery O’Connor Institute for the Humanities will host Sept. 12-15, Flannery O’Connor’s Second Century: Looking Forward, Looking Back, a comprehensive conference at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville.
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