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Urban Youth Harp Ensemble to play Spring Concert Finale

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:56pm
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble to play Spring Concert Finale

ATLANTA -- The Urban Youth Harp Ensemble will hold their Spring Concert Finale on Thursday, May 16, and is inviting all residents to hear them play. 

The Southwest Arts Center is the venue of the concert, located at 915 New Hope Road. Showtime is set for 7:00 p.m. in the Performance Center. 

The Urban Youth Harp Ensemble is directed by Carolyn Lund, and is made up of 50 African American harpists. Those who attend the performance can enjoy light concert pieces and movie themes. It is free admission for the public. 

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Lights Camera Run to benefit local arts

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 2:03pm
Lights Camera Run to benefit local arts

ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- An upcoming 5K in north Fulton County will benefit a local performing arts program.

Lights Camera Run is a 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier that raises money for the Atlanta Workshop Players, an Alpharetta-based theater company.

People from all walks of life -- not just runners -- are invited to come out and dress up as they run through the streets of Alpharetta in support of the arts.

Race entry ranges in price from $15 to $28. Some packages come with great perks, like tickets to Studio Movie Grill, T-shirts and SWAG bags.

Lights Camera Run will be held Saturday, May 11 at Atlanta Workshop Players Acting Studio. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m., with the run scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m.

Visit active.com for more information.

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'Spring Market' brings arts, crafts to Autrey Mill

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 12:29pm
'Spring Market' brings arts, crafts to Autrey Mill

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- "Spring Market at the Mill" is returning to Johns Creek on Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Held at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, vendor and crafters will be selling natural and manmade beauty products near the Pole Barn and in the Program Barn. Those who attend can choose from natural soaps, hand-woven shawls and scarves, jewelry, watercolor works and vintage glass made into everyday use. 

"We held our first market last winter, and had a great response from the community. We're excited to offer it again while the Preserve is in full bloom," Claudette Lopez, heritage and event coordinator for Autrey Mill said. 

For more information, visit Autrey Mill online or call (678) 366-3511.

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Fun with Mom on Mothers Day

Submitted by CleanFreeFun, Live Free and Have Fun
Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 4:30pm
Fun with Mom on Mothers Day
 
Atlanta, GA – May 11th - 12th, 2013 – In addition to many Atlanta restaurants giving discounts, deals, and even free meals for Mother's Day, wouldn't you like to take your mother out to enjoy family events in Atlanta? Local businesses are highly encouraged to advertise and special offers are being made available and affordable to advertise on the CleanFreeFun website as well.
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Fulton County music programs among nation's best

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 9:48am
Fulton County music programs among nation's best

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- For the 14th year in a row, the Fulton County School System has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

Fulton County is one of only two districts in the country to make the list for each of its 14 years.

"We are proud to have music programs that showcase the immense talent of our students and staff and that are heavily supported by the community," superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa said in a statement.

This school year, three Fulton schools -- Alpharetta High, Chattahoochee High and Johns Creek High -- participated in the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago.

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2013 Shuler Hensley Awards nominees announced

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 11:26am
2013 Shuler Hensley Awards nominees announced

ATLANTA -- Some of the most talented young performers in Georgia have been recognized with nominations for the 2013 Shuler Hensley Awards.

The awards program honors the best high school musical theater productions in the state.

It is named for Cobb County native Shuler Hensley, a seasoned Broadway performer who has won a number of prestigious awards, including a Tony.

RELATED | Shuler Hensley named artist-in-residence at Kennesaw State

This year's Shuler Hensley Awards nominees were announced Tuesday. The awards ceremony will be held Apr. 18 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

The nominees include:

Best Overall Production

* Avenue Q
Atlanta International School, Buckhead

* Les Misérables
Buford High School

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"Driving Miss Daisy" home on the market for $1.95 million

Submitted by Jeff Hullinger, 11Alive Reporter
Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 1:36pm
"Driving Miss Daisy" home on the market for $1.95 million

ATLANTA -- Twenty-three years ago, this month, Atlanta was the focus of the Academy Awards when "Driving Miss Daisy" won "Best Picture.

The film was written by Pulitzer prize winning Atlanta playwright Alfred Uhry who grew up in the Druid Hills area.

The story deals with the relationship between an elderly Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur after World War II.

And as of today, the home from the movie, which forever linked Atlanta to Hollywood is, now, up for sale and it's going to the highest bidder.

To some, the home is as defining as Jessica Tandy & Morgan Freeman and as unforgettable as Alfred Uhry's words.

It's located at 922 Lullwater Road in the Druid Hills neighborhood.

Jeff Hullinger asked, the listing agent for Coldwell Banker Doris Robinson, "How did this home get selected for the movie?"

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