REEL MEMORIES NO. 176 Maxwell E. Buttram by William V. Reynolds Maxwell E. Buttram was a popular comedian and after dinner speaker. He often made jokes about Hollywood’s well-known actors and actresses which are still quoted today. E.g., “Do you realize that she (Mae West)  went through her entire...

Nomination Deadline for Pioneers in Shaped-note Music The Shaped-note Singing Convention presented by the Union Country Historical Society and the Union County Singing Convention will be held on May 21 at 7:00 p.m. In The Old Courthouse on the Square in Blairsville.  Also, at that time presentations...

Young Harris College Community Band to Present “A Tribute to Dr. Benny Ferguson” Outdoor concert to feature many patriotic favorites YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The Young Harris College Community Band will present “A Tribute to Dr. Benny Ferguson” in concert Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the YHC...

Young Harris College Guitar Ensemble to Present “An Evening with Andrew York” YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College’s Division of Fine Arts will present the Young Harris College Guitar Ensemble in concert Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the Susan B. Harris Chapel on the Young Harris College...

NEW CENTURY SAXOPHONE QUARTET CONCERT Brasstown Concert Association presents The New Century Saxophone Quartet By Roberta Rankin BRASSTOWN, NC– On Sunday, March 27 the Brasstown Concert Association will  present one of the music world’s groundbreaking ensembles, The New Century Saxophone Quartet,...

THE NEW CENTURY SAXOPHONE QUARTET Brasstown Concert Association will present The New Century Saxophone Quartet on Sunday, March 27 at 2:30 p.m.  The repertoire of this pioneering, versatile group ranges from the Baroque to imaginative transcriptions to innovative commissioned works.  New Century’s...

Usnea; Common Lichen – Extraordinary Medicine By Jennifer Cordier, Preservation Committee/ Plant Rescue Team A walk through the winter woods will reveal native plants which, though less showy than spring wildflowers, are extremely fascinating if we are willing to look closely and study their unique...

Journal of a Living Lady #392 Nancy White Kelly My life has been an adventure. Easily bored and ready for new challenges, I amaze myself at the places I land and why. Recently I received a request from the Chamber of Commerce to be the resident numismatic scholar for a week-end antique road shop in...

Theatre Young Harris to Present Shakespeare’s Romantic Comedy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College’s Theatre Young Harris will present seven performances of an innovative, updated version of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s...

Pet of the Week I’m Maude.  As you can see by my photo, I’m a smarty cat!  I am not really what you would call a lap cat.  I am pretty darn independent actually.  I would love to live somewhere that I could get good food, water, shelter and an occasional petting would be perfect.  Are you the...