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Play parts good, whole not so satisfying

So many good things can be said about parts of A Life in the Theatre. The acting is strong and engaging. The set is highly creative. And both lighting and sound are transformative. Still as much as I’m moved to praise parts of the new Alliance Thea...

Cavalia is no ordinary horse show

There are a couple of reasons to not go see Cavalia, the newest entertainment show to hit Atlanta.  It sets such a high standard that it’ll likely ruin one’s enjoyment of any other kind of performance involving animals.  It’s so effective in...

New LaCrosse is definitely not your father’s Buick

I have to admit that when I previously thought of cars I would like to see in my garage, a Buick never crossed my mind. That was until last week when I had an opportunity to test drive the new 2010 Buick LaCrosse. The ride was smooth, its lines are ...

Travel tips for getting home for the holidays

Can’t you just about smell it. Those homemade delicacies that no one makes better than your mama and grandma, uncles and daddy, aunties and that crazy cousin, brother or sister. The holiday season is upon us, and food and family are in the spotligh...

Through Bobby Dodd Institute frustrated job seekers become successful workers

Finding a job can be challenging and frustrating for anyone. For those who have developmental disabilities, it can seem hopeless. “Years of being unable to find work can leave a person in a very dark place,” commented Wayne McMillan, president an...

Tweets for Jesus

Preaching and witnessing were the original means of spreading the gospel. Later, the printed word, radio and television became key media for sharing the good news. Many Christians have now embraced a new tool: Twitter. Tech-savvy Christians have wast...

Chillin’ in relaxed luxury at the Lansdowne Resort

For a recent exploration of northern Virginia’s wineries, I needed a place to stay. A quick online check indicated that the Lansdowne Resort is in the heart of wine country, and it is a property brimming with amenities. They agreed to host me, and...

Around the World in 80 Days an evening of nonstop humor, intrigue and romance

Going around the world in fewer than 80 days is no trick today, but in 1872–before the invention of the airplane–it took a bit of ingenuity and a great deal of luck. That’s the central plot challenge in the play Around the World in 80 Days, now...

Mother/daughter conflict at heart of The Sty of the Blind Pig

The Sty of the Blind Pig is a play with a split personality–plenty of laughs and a hint of mystery in the first act, churning conflict and raw emotional upheaval in the second. The combination makes for a pretty potent theater experience. Written b...

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor—wonders on the water

It’s tough to decide at which time of day Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is most spellbinding. At sunrise the waterway is bathed in gentle pastels as the area is still and quiet waiting for the bustle of morning activity. Late in the day the water is a...

Yes, I’d love another zombie comedy, please

Zombieland a frothy, fun horror confection despite its predictability I can say I had fun watching Zombieland. Most people will. That much is assured for a movie that is equal parts Superbad and Dawn of the Dead and manages to competently merge both ...

Fall festivals abound in Georgia

October means its fall festival time, and what a wide range of events with live entertainment and local flavor are being planned throughout the state. From pirates to pumpkins, facejugs to folk arts, there are festivals to match just about everyone...

History comes alive in Cherokee, N.C.

A couple of hours north of Atlanta exists a culture that dates back 11,000-plus years. Archeological evidence indicates that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has inhabited the Southeastern United States since the end of the last ice age. At the ...

Sinatra song, Tharp dance perfect pairing

One can’t go wrong getting a ticket to Come Fly With Me, the new musical at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. If one is a fan of Frank Sinatra or Twyla Tharp, prepare for an evening in which their legendary talents shine. But even those without sent...

Camellias and porcelain in an unexpected place

It’s no exaggeration to call Massee Lane Gardens one of Georgia’s hidden treasures. Except for a road sign, carefully placed on a long stretch of state Route 49, one could quite easy bypass the gardens. Located on the outskirts of Fort Valley, th...

Home birthing au naturale

Two years ago Decatur residents Courtney Adams and husband Jeremy Samford had their first child in a slightly more traditional manner—in a hospital; albeit natural, and with the assistance of a doula (a labor assistant). However, their second chil...

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