Archive for the ‘Life & Arts’ Category

REEL MEMORIES NO. 176 4/21/2011

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...
April 19th, 2011 | Community, Life & Arts | Read More

Arts and Leisure Events

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...
April 19th, 2011 | Community, Life & Arts | Read More

Young Harris College Community Band to Present “A Tribute to Dr. Benny Ferguson”

Young Harris College Community Band to Present “A Tribute to Dr. Benny Ferguson”
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...
April 19th, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More

Young Harris College News

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...
March 22nd, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More

Life & Art Happenings 3/17/2011

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,...
March 22nd, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More

Life and Arts Upcoming Events

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...
March 2nd, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More

Preservation Column GMRE Center 3/3/2011

Preservation Column GMRE Center 3/3/2011
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...
March 2nd, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More

Journal of a Living Lady 3/3/2011

Journal of a Living Lady 3/3/2011
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...
March 2nd, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More

Theatre Young Harris to Present Shakespeare’s Romantic Comedy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Theatre Young Harris to Present Shakespeare’s Romantic Comedy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
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...
February 9th, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More

Pet of the Week 1/13/2010

Pet of the Week 1/13/2010
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...
January 18th, 2011 | Life & Arts | Read More