What’s Happening!
February & March 2012
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February
Currently -February 19…Tyrone: The Legacy Theatre presents “Jane Eyre.” The 5-time Tony nominated Broadway musical, Jane Eyre is a musical adaptation of the 19th century novel by Charlotte Bronte which features the work of composer John Caird (Les Miserables; Children of Eden). The authors have granted Legacy the Regional Premiere of their new version of the show! This beautiful musical includes romance, secrets and hauntings. This is one you will not want to miss. Rated PG. Show Times: Friday-Saturday at 8:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday at 3:00 PM. Ticket Prices: Adults $25, Seniors 60 and older/Students 13 and older $22, and Children 12 and under $15. Group Rates: Groups of 20 or more people get tickets for $20 per person and the group leader receives a free ticket! The Legacy Theatre is located at 1175 Senoia Road, Ste. C, Tyrone, Georgia 30290. For info call 404-895-1473.
Currently-Feb 28…Carrollton: The Carrollton Cultural Arts Center (251 Alabama St., Carrollton; 770-838-1083; www.cprcad.org) presents The Golden Age of Hollywood - original movie posters from the Lowes Grand Roush Gallery. The Center is delighted to host an exhibit of original MGM movie posters created by artists in the golden age of Hollywood Cinema for the Lowe’s Grand Theater in Atlanta. Pastel and paint posters were created each week by the poster artists to add elegance and prestige to the movie palace. This exhibit is on loan from Herb Bridges. The exhibit opens in conjunction with the movie matinee showing of the film “With a Song in My Heart” starring Academy Award winner Susan Hayward. The Center is open Monday-Friday 9-5; Sat. 10-2.
Currently-Feb 19…Tyrone: The Legacy Theatre presents “Jane Eyre” runs Jan. 27-Feb. 19. The Legacy is located at 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone, GA 30290; 404-895-1473; www.thelegacytheatre.org. Tickets: $10 -$25.
All Month…Fayetteville: ArtWorks on the Square has a wide variety of art classes for all ages and skill levels – pottery, portrait painting, creative thinking, photography, jewelry design, character/animation drawing, and so much more! For more info call 678-545-0275 or email: info@awots.com; ArtWorks is located at 107 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214.
4 & 18…Hogansville: “No Rush,” The Music, Coffee & Dessert Bar; (212 E. Main Street, Hogansville) features Blues, Jazz, Soul with Elana Cook on Feb. 4 and Connor Zwetsch, Original Singer/Songwriter, on Saturday, February 18. Doors open 6 p.m. Live Music starts 8 p.m. “BYOB” For more info call 706-957-9081. You'll have so much fun, You'll Hurry Back!
5…Superbowl
10…LaGrange: Come enjoy a Valentine Dance and Beginner Cha-Cha lesson in LaGrange on Friday, February 10 at the LaFayette Christian School Gym at 1904 Hamilton Road in LaGrange. The beginner Cha-Cha lesson is at 7:00 p.m. and the dance is from 8-10:30 p.m. Visitor COUPLES are welcome, $20 per couple. Dress: Coat & Tie/Dressy. Music will be the Mike Skipper Band. You'll enjoy slow dancing, swing or jitterbug, waltz, foxtrot and more! For more information on the dance or local social dance lessons, call 706-884-5857.
14…Valentine’s Day
14…Hogansville: Victoria Belle Mansion to host the annual “I DO” Dinner and Vows Renewal, 7-9:00 p.m. The annual I DO Dinner and Vows Renewal is a beautiful and elegant event. Couples re-new vows, just come for a lovely Valentine's Dinner or get married at this event. Victoria Belle Mansion, 602 E Main Street, Hogansville; www.victoriabelleweddings.com.
14…LaGrange: The Choral Society of West Georgia invites you to their Valentine's Dinner/Dance/Concert on Tuesday night, February 14, at Highland Country Club in LaGrange. For more info contact the Choral Society at 706-882-2734 or visit www.choralsocietyofwestgeorgia.com.
14…LaGrange: Follow Your Heart To “I've Got You Under My Skin” The LaGrange Civic Chorale invites you to bring your sweetheart to a magical evening of dinner, dancing and music on Valentine's evening, Tuesday, February 14. Chef Jeff Vincent of Highland Country Club has created a perfect dinner buffet highlighted with wines selected for this special occasion available by the glass or bottle. The LaGrange Civic Chorale will sing many of your favorites with a host of songs by Cole Porter. The Fidelity Quartet will provide music for dancing before and during dinner. Individually these four musicians, with years of professional experience, have appeared on the Johnny Carson show, recorded at CBS records and played on international stages. You will not be disappointed! Dinner is at 6:00 p.m.; $45 per person. Seating is limited so make your reservations today by calling Ms. Marcelene New at 706-882-6938 or email: choralsociety@charter.net. Choral Society of West Georgia www.choralsocietyofwestgeorgia.com; choralsociety@charter.net Ph: 706-882-6938
17…Hogansville: Join Blue Train Books for a Wine & Cheese Customer Appreciation Night on Friday, Feb. 17 from 5-7 p.m. Preview new arrivals and take home a free book from our Bargain Book Bin! Free decaf coffee too, courtesy of the Hogansville Coffee Company. Located inside William & Mary's Antiques at 200 East Main Street, Hogansville. Call Blue Train Books at 706-637-9555 for more info.
20…President’s Day
21…Fat Tuesday
22…Ash Wednesday
26…Academy Awards Ceremony
26…Newnan & LaGrange: Attend the Oscar Night Red Carpet Gala benefiting the Newnan/Coweta Boys and Girls Club. Event will be held at the beautiful Hangar 45 at the Newnan-Coweta Airport. Have your picture taken by the 'paparazzi' photographers while enjoying dinner and dancing. Come out and bid on rare finds at the silent auction. Visit cowetaoscarnight.com for more information.
26…LaGrange: Attend the Oscar Night Red Carpet Gala benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Georgia. Event will be held at the Lafayette Garden Inn (1513 Lafayette Parkway). Have your picture taken by the 'paparazzi' photographers while enjoying dinner and viewing the Oscars on the big screen. Visit lagrangeoscarnight.com for more information.
March
All Month…Fayetteville: ArtWorks on the Square has a wide variety of art classes for all ages and skill levels – pottery, portrait painting, creative thinking, photography, jewelry design, character/animation drawing, and so much more! For more info call 678-545-0275 or email: info@awots.com; ArtWorks is located at 107 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214.
March 21 & 22…Atlanta: Jazzy Sleeping Beauty Returns to the stage after a successful debut! March 21 & 22 at 10 a.m. for school show and March 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Mar. 23 at 8:00 p.m.; Mar. 24, 8:00pm & 25 at 2:00 p.m. At the Ferst Center for the Arts on the GA Tech campus, 349 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA. For info call 404-894-9601.
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