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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Sponsored by Newnan Utilities and Patrons of the Centre, The Kohn Collection depicts art from the masters of Russian Impressionism during the Soviet years (1940-1960). Experience the incredible story behind the pieces and view scenes and portraits from “behind the iron gate”. • Sept. 28: Masterworks Chorale Concert, 3 p.m. • Oct. 13th – Oct. 30th: Andy Cunningham, Jr.—Art Exhibit. This exhibit will include several sculpted pieces. He has exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the southeast and has won awards in juried and invitational exhibitions throughout the country. • Oct. 18: Pianist, Richard Dowling in Concert, 7 p.m. Hailed by The New York Times as “an especially impressive fine young pianist”, Dowling appears regularly across the United States in solo recitals and concerts with orchestras. He has been acclaimed by audiences for his elegant and exciting style of playing. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for students and senior citizens. • Nov. 20: Masterworks Chorale Concert, 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 6: Army Band, 12:30 p.m., Free NOTE: Events are subject to change. Please contact the Centre for further information. See the events listings starting page 42 for further information on our scheduled events.

1523 Lower Fayetteville Road Newnan, GA 30265 Phone: 770.254.ARTS (2787) www.thecentreonline.net

Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M—F

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contents

profiles 8

feature artist/ photographer malin rodhelia

illustrator/author jeri landers, at the meccafest

writer’s corner q&a with carrie runnals

artist/instructor karen-sam norgard, scad

jorg schatte city café and bakery celebrates 10 years

nyc sisters a love for fashion and style: jean marmol and carol russman

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spotlight on nick snider and the national museum of patriotism

gifts by hand ~ artists’s market original artist work for sale.

world premiere playwright, joe landry and the legacy theatre

Sponsor page: a&eKIDS learning music goes high-tech

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said you what inspires you?

acting out improv~flying by the seat of your pants

psychology of art what is creativity and how do we access it?

eco-friendly thinking feature: eco-gold at mucklow’s fine jewelry

listings 42

see and do event listing events from now through Dec. 2008

advertiser list with page placement

directory alpha list: phone numbers and web addresses Cover artists:

Vase by artists Glenn and Linda Mace, MeccaFest Arts & Crafts Festival, Carrollton

arts&expressions® MAGAZINE A Southern Arc® Publication VOLUME 6 ISSUE 2 FALL ~ WINTER 2008 publisher elements of design graphic studio, inc. editor, art & creative director marilyn a. haas graphic design marilyn a. haas, brooke macfarlane, art casado creative development and production brooke macfarlane, helena marette contributing photographers malin roghelia, linda edmonds, marilyn a. haas, gary gruby, richard scott hill, art casado contributing writers & editors dianna love, carrie runnals, elizabeth a. chewning, jen kelley, helena marette, lance lapin, maria mikailas web designer gayland crutchfield ambassadors alex nides, linda edmonds printer panaprint, inc., byron prickett 1.800.622.0676 advertising sales and information

p. o. box 2192 peachtree city, georgia, 30269 phone: 770.486.9891 or email us at: artsexpressions@bellsouth.net

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phone: 770.486.9891 or email us at: artsexpressions@bellsouth.net website: www.arts-expressions.com All submitted photos, artwork or computer disks sent are property of arts&expressions® MAGAZINE unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. © 2008 by Elements of Design Graphic Studio, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced (including advertisements if designed by the publisher) or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the publisher. Printed in the United States of America.

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EDITOR’SNOTE ur publication has successfully promoted the culture and arts in our community since 2003. We have matured over the past six years and are pleased to introduce to you our fresh new look and feel with a perfect bound digest-sized format. I hope you will agree that what you see is a refreshing change! As always, the most important aspect of our magazine is to show the creative energy and spirit of those who live and work within our community. Everyone is touched or inspired by creativity in some way. One way to help make a connection between our citizens and the creative spirit is to profile their entrepreneurial efforts. For instance, Jorg Schatte, owner and Meisterbaker of The City Cafe and Bakery is celebrating 10 years in Fayetteville; Sisters Jean Marmol, owner of J.Andrew’s Bridal and Carol Russman, co-owner of Salon 54, have businesses in the fashion and hair design industry; our Writer’s Corner features Carrie Runnals, who began a new on-line company called “Words To Mouth” – a website where she interviews writers from all over the continent which listeners can download. Pretty cool, I think. Our feature artist is photographer Malin Roghelia. She has a unique eye for color and composition and we thank her for taking many of the “profile” photographs you see in this issue. A new feature is the “Artist Market – Gifts By Hand” section which promotes the unique artwork from some of our local artists. Throughout American history to present day, the arts contribute to remembering the past and keeping patriotism alive. We turned a spotlight on visionary Nick Snider, founder of the National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta, as well as recognize some of our local community members’ contribution to the museum. Everyone is touting “green pages” these days. As we all try to do our part for our planet, we thought we’d inform you of some of the companies that incorporate “eco-friendly thinking” within their own businesses. We would like to invite you to come by our booth at the Fayette Chamber EXPO on September 19 & 20 at the New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville. We are having a fabulous drawing for lots of great prizes – and you don’t want to miss out!

In loving memory of our friend and artist, Mary Marceca. We will miss you.

And, finally, make sure you join us for our Spring 2009 happening at the Dogwood Gallery and Framer in Tyrone, Georgia, when we celebrate our Spring issue. This is guaranteed to be a fun and creative event! To receive updated information on the date and time, join our email membership by signing up at www.arts-expressions.com, if you haven’t done so already. Happy Reading, Happy Holidays, and Best Wishes for 2009!

Marilyn A. Haas President, Elements of Design Graphic Studio, Inc.

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EVENT

Mr. Cheek and his Leafwhistle by Gary Gruby

2008 SlowExposures A Juried Free Exhibition Celebrating Photography of the Rural South Weekends September 19-21 September 26-28 The R. F. Strickland Building Historic Concord Pike County, Georgia www.SlowExposures.org Pike County Chamber of Commerce: 770-567-2029

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SAID YOU

We at arts&expressions® MAGAZINE feel that inspiration generates creative expression. So we asked some of our friends:

“What inspires you?”

I am inspired by music. I like to get lost in a song, to try and follow a certain passage played by a voice, violin, piano, guitar, percussion. I tear up with joy when I hear a gospel choir. I love to feel as if I’m connected to someone else through a piece of music that we both relate to. I am a songwriter and musician, and when I am performing, I draw upon the energy of the crowd as well as my band mates, and it always makes for a fun time. I am at my best when I’m doing something which involves music - listening to it, performing it, writing it, or talking about it. Susan Geoffrion Parks

I’m really inspired by the uninspired. I thank God I have something to shoot for when others aren’t as lucky. Take advantage of what you’ve got. It’s more than others. John Cartwright The weeping willow outside my window.... her leaves move gracefully as the wind blows through. The irony is in her name....she reaches down to pick Song (my daughter) and I up as we dance under her bowing branches. She has quiet strength. Laura Dillon Lots of things inspire me, new art supplies, a slab of clay, trees, kids, and scripture. Julie Teague

farmers’ market, kids– back packs full–walking hand in hand, swinging their arms, lunch boxes lined up in the hallway, the smell of old books, –I treasure these things, store them up and then when I am ready I just let the pictures grow. The stories unfold into a magical mix of fact and fiction. It’s fun to collect moments, they are keepsakes just waiting to be snatched up! Carol Hunter I’m pretty sure everything around me inspires me because I create my own environment. From the Monet paintings on the wall, the chosen good memories captured in the pictures of friends on the dresser, the music I sing out loud to in the car gearing me up for the long day at work, driving down the interstate and looking out at the colors of an oncoming cold front in the middle of summer–the dark grey storm clouds against the bright and dark greens of the tree tops, to the book collection you carefully select, not to mention the movies, but my favorite inspiring moment happens every year during family vacation–on the drive to Cape Hatteras, turning on to the island it takes 40 minutes to get to the nearest town and in those 40 minutes you’re isolated by theses dunes 20+ feet and wet marsh and every now and then you get a glimpse of the bluest water you’ve ever seen in your life. It’s pretty simple, but I think deep down part of me lives for that moment when I can stretch my neck up just a little higher to catch that peek of water. Kimberly Sizemore

I get inspired by talking and being with creative people. I love hearing about their current projects or ideas of a new project....it makes me want to get BUSY and create something. Debbie Mcgettigan Moments in time inspire me–a silly grin, a shiny penny on the side walk–heads up/tails up, I don’t care–I always pick it up, a butterfly floating along, a spider web wet with dew glistening in the morning sun, baskets of ripe peaches at the

I’m inspired by fabric (decorating my new baby’s room) and finding creative ways to entertain and teach a toddler! Julia Pelton I see so much beauty all around me, that I feel compelled to try to capture some of it in the form of art. Richard Scott Hill (photo above by Richard Scott Hill)

We welcome you to send us a comment on what inspires you. Is it a book? A place? A movie? A person? Music? And does that inspiration generate your expression of creativity? Feel free to send a high-res photo of your inspiration. (By sending us a photo you allow us to print it!) email us at: arts-expressions.com along with your contact information. Please put on the subject line: inspiration

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FEATURE: PHOTOGRAPHER, MALIN RODHELIA

PROFILE: Artist and Photographer Malin Roghelia Life is lived in just moments of time. Our emotions and feelings fleeting through time and space making up a collage of images stored in our minds as memories. It is these snippets of time that Artist and Photographer Malin Roghelia captures, with an uncanny sense of creativity. Her unique, contemporary photographic style is in discovering “The Heart of the Art in Photography.” Roghelia’s natural format of on-location, artistic photography has won her praise and admiration. To obtain the final artistic quality of her work, Roghelia notably uses her own settings and techniques as her signature. She likens it to painters having their own palette of paint mixes that they prefer to use to create their own particular style. “I like to say that I have a contemporary slant on children’s photography,” said Malin. “I try to turn their everyday moments into a piece of artwork, thinking of composition and color.” Roghelia’s academic education in photography, graphic design, drawing and art history includes studies at The Art Institute of Atlanta and at Savannah College of Art and Design. For additional information about Malin Roghelia and “Heart is Found Photography” go to www.heartisfound. com, or call 678.557.1606.

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FEATURE: PHOTOGRAPHER, MALIN RODHELIA

Photographer: Malin Roghelia • Phone: 678.557.1606 Website: www.heartisfound.com

Upcoming event: Peachtree City Library will host Malin Roghelia’s premiere show, through October 31, 2008.

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New Kids’ Fitness Program “Stretch Out & Chill Out”

• classical ballet • pointe • • jazz • tap • modern • lyrical • hip hop • • creative movement (ages 3-4) • • ballroom - beginning and intermediate adult classes • • Special Monday night class offered for adults: belly dancing 7:30–8:30p.m., starting Sept. 15 • • Ballroom socials •

This program is designed to increase flexibility and to promote all-around health and wellbeing for all ages and abilities. The classes are composed of a warm-up, action, winding down, and relaxation. Some classes will also incorporate storytelling, music, and games. Children will learn to discipline themselves in areas of balance, strength, and concentration, while, at the same time, having fun. The atmosphere is one of nurturing and confidencebuilding and inspires respect for self and others. These classes are divided into two age groups: Dragonfly Kids (ages 5 – 7) and Cosmic Kids (ages 8 – 12). Later, a class will be added for Little Grasshoppers (ages 3 – 4). The certified program is taught by certified instructor, Faye Livingston.

CoDA welcomes Jamie Horban as a new dance instructor this Fall.

STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS!

Ms. Horban recently moved to Atlanta from Chicago where she trained since a child in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, tango, flamenco, hip hop, Musical Theater, acrobatics, African dance, salsa and Latin. She trained at the Evanston School of Ballet, Ruth Page Dance Center, Lou Conte Dance Studio, Ellis du Boulet, Chicago Ballet, Gus Giordano, and Joel Hall Dance Center. Jamie graduated from Northwestern University with a BS in dance and film. She has danced with numerous dance companies including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dance Chicago, White Oak Dance Project, and Latin American Dance Company. She has taught at Interlochen Arts Academy, Korean Dance Company, Northlight Theater, and Ballet Legere, to name a few. She has choreographed for many dance companies, theaters and production companies around the United States, including Dance Chicago, The Chicago Cultural Center, CK Dance Company, Northlight Theater, Northwestern University, and others. | arts&expressions® magazine |

EVENT: MeccaFest OCTOBER 11 and 12, 2008

Artist, Charles Beams

MeccaFest

Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artist, Kathy Veverka

www.meccafest.com • 770.838.1083 Off the Square in Carrollton, Georgia 12

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Artist, Amy Lansburg

ILLUSTRATOR & AUTHOR, JERI LANDERS

s you stroll through the MeccaFest on October 11 and 12, make sure you stop by and meet illustrator and artist Jeri Landers. You will be in for a visual and auditory treat. Jeri says if you like whimsical, nostalgic and light hearted art, you will probably enjoy what you see here. You will find true, Traditional Folk Art, Painted Paper-cutting, Fraktur and Scherenschnitte. She has been utilizing the art of scherenschnitte, otherwise known as papercutting, for over 25 years as the basis of her artwork. You will also find whimsical greeting cards painted in antique style, from Jeri’s Hopalong Greetings collection. Commenting on her art, Jeri says her imagination is fueled by the natural world around her and a slightly off-center sense of humor. “My art is an odd combination of folk painting, illustration and realism. I am inspired by the artwork of many: Charles Wysocki, Norman Rockwell and Grandma Moses (for the America in me): the wonderful Beatrix Potter and Cecily Mary Barker (for my British ancestry) and the marvelous illustrations of Dutch artist Anton Pieck (for

the Dutch side of my heritage).” Jeri’s subject matter journeys from Early Americana, to the precision of European Scherenschnitte to a fanciful world of critters dressed in pantaloons and petticoats. Her new journey is into the world of Children’s books. Having collected antique children’s books for many years, Jeri was inspired to write and illustrate her own series of stories. Jeri’s first book, Hopalong Jack and the Blue Bunnies is the winner of two International Book awards. And her second book in the series is The Journey of Bushky Bushybottom. For the child inside of you or the children inside your circle, Jeri will be reading her children’s books, which will be available for viewing and for sale. Jeri will be also selling some of her original Swiss papercuttings, lithographs and cards. To learn more about Jeri Landers, visit her website: www. jerilanders.com The MeccaFest is located just off the square in Carrollton, GA. For further information visit www.meccafest.com or call 770.838.1083. Left: Jeri Landers at a book signing. Bottom: Detail of illustration from her book, Hopalong Jack and the Blue Bunnies.

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ACTING OUT

IMPROV Flying by the seat of your pants. By Jen Kelley Talent Agent, and writer/producer for Sketchworks Comedy, Atlanta

“S

o...you are in a sketch comedy group? Cool. I like improv.’

‘Actually it’s not improv. It’s sketch comedy. It’s scripted.” “Oh, I see.” Around that time they smile that glassy-eyed smile silently telling me that they have no idea what I’m talking about. So what is improv anyway? Improv or ‘improvisation’ is an unscripted form of live entertainment where improvisers interact with the audience to create scenes. Typically they ask the audience for suggestions and then base the scene around that input. I am often asked whether I think improv is a valuable tool for an actor. To that I answer a resounding ‘yes’. Now, while not every actor is necessarily skilled at that type of entertainment, I think every actor can benefit from the training one way or another. Improv teaches you to think on your feet. You learn to roll with the unexpected. And most importantly, you learn to LISTEN. Improv is all about listening to what your partner is giving you and reacting. You can’t go into an improvised scene with a preconceived notion of what will

happen. This experience helps when you’re auditioning and you have to interact with a partner. When you stop listening, you cease being in the moment and you miss opportunities. Many commercial auditions are unscripted. The casting director will say there is nothing in advance to prepare - that it will be improv. This makes many actors nervous. What if they say something wrong? What if they freeze? Often times they are at the whim of a scene partner that they’ve never met before therefore they have no idea what they will or won’t do. When you are comfortable with improv, you learn how to overcome these fears. You combat the fear of failure because with improv you are bound to fail in front of an audience and you learn that its not the end of the world. You can fail and still land on your feet. I’ve seen many actors prepare an audition and then the casting director will say, “OK. That was nice but can you try it again but this time can you do the opposite of what you just did?” A background in improv will help you adapt to the unexpected - conquering your fear by keeping your composure without losing your lunch.

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EVENTS

12 noon to 5 p.m., Shakerag Knoll, 191 McIntosh Trail Unique Jewelry, Paintings, Pottery, Purses, Clothes, Bath & Body Products, Stained Glass, Baskets, Children’s Art, Plants, Florals, Wood Art & much more! Designated children’s area, space walks & kids crafts. Food: Fried green tomatoes, funnel cakes, barbecue, homemade breads, hamburgers, hotdogs & more! New Vendors! FREE PARKING & ADMISSION

Celebrate the holidays!

Saturday, December 6, 2008! Trail of Lights – 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Santa leads the golf cart procession down a path adorned with festive holiday lights from the amphitheater to City Hall along the east shore of Lake Peachtree.

Lighting of the Grand Christmas Tree – 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. The festivities culminate at City Hall where the kids can visit with Santa Claus and the Grand Christmas Tree will be lit up for the holiday season! Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department • 191 McIntosh Trail Peachtree City, GA 30269 • 770-631-2542 • www.ptcrecreation.org | arts&expressions® magazine |

WRITERS CORNER: Q & A with Carrie Runnals

“I am passionate about the podcasting/ new media industry and its limitless potential as a promotional tool.”

Photography by Malin Roghelia

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Q. What is Words To Mouth? A. Words To Mouth is an Internet talk show and companion blog website “where readers meet authors beyond the printed page…and win FREE books.” I interview new and seasoned authors from all genres about their lives and the books they write. You can listen to the interviews whenever and wherever you want simply by clicking your computer mouse on the website or have the podcast (downloadable MP3 file) delivered directly to your computer for free via your favorite podcatcher like iTunes. Transcribed interviews are also available on the Words To Mouth website. Q. If listeners can listen for free, what was your motivation to launch Words To Mouth? A. I also cohost TheDivaCast, a show dedicated to encouraging women to forge female friendships. Through that, I became quite enthralled with podcasting/new media and decided to merge my interviewing, freelance writing, and recording experience to bring together readers and authors. It’s been a leap of faith to risk pursuing my passion, but I have a wonderfully supportive husband and my hope is to secure an advertisement sponsor who believes in the promotional power of Words To Mouth as much as I do. Q. Who is your target audience and how does podcasting/new media relate to promoting authors and books? A. Though Words to Mouth is available to anyone online, my primary market is “the everyday women” over twenty. TheDivaCast has been on the scene a bit longer and has developed a listening audience of roughly 35,000 monthly downloads, so Words To Mouth listeners/viewers have grown organically from there as well as other viral social media venues like Facebook, Twitter, and book-specific groups like GoodReads. Promoting books, even before the Internet and Oprah, has always had much to do with one person telling another “You’ve got to read this book!” And that’s virtually what I’m conveying to a global audience. Q. What kind of response have you received? A. I’ve been quite humbled by the compliments I’ve received about Words To Mouth. You can check out the comments on the website. One

that stands out is “Carrie asks the questions I’d ask.” That’s what I’ve set out to do—be the voice of the typical reader. I’m not a literary expert, nor a professionally trained broadcaster, nor have I published a novel (yet). I don’t pretend to be something I’m not and I think that’s why my viewers/listeners trust me. I’m just an everyday woman interested in reading and writing…and I’m glad that comes across. Q. If you had to describe yourself in one word what would it be and what is important to you? A. ENCOURAGER - Building relationships and encouraging others is important to me. Whether within the walls of my own home or reaching globally via the Internet, I enjoy getting to know what makes others tick and helping them meet their dreams. I love to write and I am passionate about the podcasting/new media industry and its limitless potential as a promotional tool. Words To Mouth is the perfect vehicle for allowing me a flexible lifestyle to enjoy time with my family while working in the publishing industry—encouraging authors, relating to readers, and someday promoting my own book…if I ever find time to finish it. Q. Are you happy with your choices? Do you believe in work-life-family balance? A. I am happy. I do believe in balance, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy—some days, I’m definitely on the heavy side of the proverbial teeter totter. That’s when I’m forced, most times, to reexamine and re-prioritize my life and let something go…at least, for the time being. Q. How do you give back and why? A. I volunteer as a church youth group leader. It’s rewarding to be that “other” adult the girls talk to about their accomplishments and problems when being a teenager can make relating with parents challenging, to say the least. I also work with my church to assist an orphaned children’s village in Liberia Africa and support a Kenyan girl through Compassion International. I plan to support a girls’ literary program through Words To Mouth. Contact Information: Website: www.WordsToMouth.com Email: Carrie@WordsToMouth.com Phone: 404.861.5558 | arts&expressions® magazine |

THE BUSINESS OF ART

he Georgia Tourism Foundation, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is dedicated to promoting Georgia’s Creative Economies – our artists, craft makers, entertainers, authors, food product creators, festivals, agritourism venues, bed and breakfasts, shops & galleries – and their stories, so that Georgians and visitors from around the world will be able to easily find and purchase Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products. The Georgia Tourism Foundation and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced the launch of the Creative Economies Initiative at Georgia’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tifton in September 2007. Governor Sonny Perdue made the announcement that the Creative Economies Initiative is an Official State Initiative. Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products programming focuses state, regional, national and international attention on the rich cultural contributions and unique sense of place creative businesses contribute to Georgia. Georgia’s Creative Economies Initiative (see entire initiative at http://www.georgia.org/ foundation) The Initiative: • A national model and statewide initiative led by the Georgia Tourism Foundation. The initiative is a blend of marketing; education and professional development for the creative industry; and innovation in facilitating

commerce between creative businesses, tourists and the global consumers. • The initiative will directly impact the economic sustainability and future growth of the state’s cultural and heritage tourism. • Engagement with the initiative will nurture and provide significant business development for local artists and crafts people who produce authentic Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products. Deliverables: The Georgia Tourism Foundation will provide three 2008 deliverables: • an online database of Georgia’s creative businesses Web registry is to include listings and locater information to connect Georgia’s artscentric businesses with consumers who include visitors, locals and internationals. The new tool is a major component of the Creative Economies Initiative and will help drive business to local gift shops, museums, galleries, farms, lodges and other creative enterprises that sell authentic Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products. The web registry is scheduled to launch in late Fall 2008. • regional professional development classes available for artscentric businesses • regional business-to-business Expos so that corporate partners will be able to Buy Georgia Made and Serve Georgia Grown. For further information, news and announcements visit: http://georgiamadegeorgiagrown.com

Grassroots Arts Program Provides Up to $2000 per Organization to Fund the Arts The Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) provides up to $2,000 per organization to fund art programs in Georgia. The goal of the program is to ensure that all Georgians have access to the arts. Arts Clayton has been appointed by the Georgia Council for the Arts as the FY2009 re-granting agency for the Grassroots Arts Program in Butts, Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Newton, Rockdale, and Spalding counties. Funded by the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly, this program is designed to help smaller, emerging groups get off the ground – to “fill in the gap” between start-up and when an organization is ready to apply directly for larger funding or become self-sustaining. Funding for art projects is open to any non-profit 50l(c)(3) tax

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exempt organization or unit of local government. Funded projects must be accessible to the general public, must provide 50% of the total project cost as a cash match for the grant, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2009. For more information about the Grassroots Arts Program, to discuss a potential project, or to request assistance with an application, visit the Arts Clayton website at www.artsclayton.org where you may download the application and granting guidelines; email Arts Clayton at artline@ artsclayton.org to request information; or call Sara Cookson at Arts Clayton 770-473-5775. There is plenty of time to apply for the GRASSROOTS ART PROGRAM (GAP) grants. The deadline for submitting FY09 completed GAP applications is October 3, 2008 at 4 p.m.

ARTIST & INSTRUCTOR KAREN-SAM NORGARD

Perishable Construction Dresses by Karen-Sam Norgard. Left: Short Lived; Middle: Out of Shell and Bone; Right: Paulette’s Halo.

Detail of beaded design by SCAD student, Rebecca Adkins

Left: Detail of beaded life-size structure dress: Liza and the Code of Art, by Karen-Sam Norgard (pictured right).

fter a stint as a fashion designer in Manhattan in the 1980s, Karen-Sam Norgard conceptualized and designed toys before joining the foundation studies faculty at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her recent body of work includes beaded sculptures, jewelry and perishable constructions created from ephemeral materials she finds in nature. She received a SCAD Presidential Fellowship for Faculty Development for Summer 2008 to create perishable-construction art in Nova Scotia. In her beaded structures class at SCAD, Norgard teaches her students how to use African, French, Native American and Victorian beading techniques, as well as mathematical color transitions. SCAD student Rebecca Adkins created an entire face by incorporating all of these techniques into one delicately beaded sculpture, pictured left. SCAD’s extraordinary faculty of more than 500 professors—89 percent of them full-time—is drawn from innovative industries and the upper echelons of the creative world. Named one of Kaplan’s “25 cutting-edge schools with an eye toward the future,” SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and in Lacoste, France. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs also are offered online through SCAD-eLearning. The college offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Urban Design degrees. For more information about the college, visit www.scad.edu, e-mail admission@scad.edu, call 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 in Savannah, or call 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 in Atlanta. | arts&expressions® magazine |

JORG SCHATTE – CITY CAFÉ AND BAKERY

MASTER BAKER AND OWNER OF CITY CAFÉ AND BAKERY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA

n September 16th, Jorg and Doreen Schatte will be celebrating their tenth anniversary, and they would love for you to share it with them. No, it’s not their wedding anniversary; rather it’s the tenth anniversary of when they first opened the doors to the City Café and Bakery on 215 S. Glynn Street in Fayetteville. In recognition of that event, they plan to hold Customer Appreciation Week featuring “A Culinary Voyage Through Europe” from September 15th through the 20th. (Except for Thursday, September 18, due to a Music With Friends concert.) Jorg began his career in 1978 in Germany as an apprentice baker, where he had to combine working in a bakery and school six days a week for three years before he could progress to the next level, Journeyman. After working as a Journeyman for a number of years he took it to the next level which singled him out as a master in his field, the Meisterbrief, which is one of the most prestigious designations a tradesman can earn. With his Meisterbrief in hand, he and Doreen moved to the Atlanta area where he first managed an established bakery and then went on to purchase a retail bakery with Doreen. In

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1998 Jorg and Doreen came to a crossroad. “Ten years ago, our lease ran out and I had to make a decision, either to continue to rent or build a facility myself. I looked around and Fayetteville really was one of the nicest areas to move to. And Fayetteville didn’t have a whole lot of fine dining at that time and I thought it was a chance to open something up and succeed.” Jorg also wanted to bring a “European Flair” to draw more people to the historic downtown of Fayetteville. “Most of the European cities have a lot of life in the downtown areas, lots of restaurants, people walk and mingle around. I thought it was a shame not to have that, so choosing to come to the historic part of Fayetteville was important to me.” The City Café and Bakery offers a fresh, full service bakery, fine dining and live music. They are known for their Oktoberfest, Music with Friends concerts for Christmas and Valentine’s Day celebrations. Their business has been an unqualified success, and Jorg and Doreen justifiably proud of what they have accomplished over the past ten years. Drop in and help them celebrate; you’ll be glad that you did. Photography by Malin Roghelia

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SEPT. 15–20 Traditional Stollen Recipe from City Café and Bakery Mix and let set for 30 minutes: 1 cup bread flour 1 cup milk 2.5 oz. fresh yeast (1/4 cup + 1 TBS)

Bakery Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 8am-4pm Wednesday & Thursday, 8am-8:30pm Friday & Saturday, 8am-9:30pm Lunch: Monday thru Saturday, 11am - 2:30pm Dinner: Wednesday through Saturday starts 5pm, Closed Sunday

Mix with 2nd speed the following ingredients. Do not overmix! 5 cups bread flour 1/2 cup + 3 TBS granulated sugar 3 oz. almond paste 1/2 cup milk Pinch of salt 1 cup + 2 TBS shortening 1/2 cup + 2 TBS butter Mix the following throughout the dough. 1 lb. 3 oz. mixed fruit 1 lb. 3 oz. raisins 1/4 cup rum Bake at 350º for 35 minutes Makes 3 or 4 - 2 lb. loaves Sprinkle with powdered sugar The City Café & Bakery is known for their outstanding baked goods – for anytime–and holidays! Oktoberfest: Sept 22–Nov. 1 Music with Friends: Sept. 18, Dec. 11 and 18. (Reservations!)

Authentic European Atmosphere Intimate & Casual Patio Dining German and Continental Cuisine 215 S. Glynn Street, Fayetteville, GA 770.461.6800 • www.citycafeandbakery.com (see events list starting page 42 for City Café and Bakery holiday events) | arts&expressions® magazine |

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ART & CREATIVITY

“What is Creativity and how do we access it?” By Maria Mikailas

might be getting into some ‘woopractices, color, music and song woo’ territory for some of you have a transcendent place in moving with this ‘Creativity Corner’ piece, the aspirant, or congregation, into but to me, creativity and spirituality a devotional space of union with are cut from the same fabric. The spirit. When I paint, I often think of human being is creative, the same the biblical quote ‘I am at play in way a rose has a fragrance. We the fields of the Lord’. are made this way, and there is no way anyone is not creative. The If fear is the tomb of the creative only thing that can stop us from heart, love is the antidote. Love accessing our creativity is fear… of the creative process in all its fear of failure, fear of our own power to change consciousness, limitations, of comparisons, of in its pain, its intense pleasures, its success, and the list personal challenges, “The only thing goes on. the struggles with our demons, and that can stop us Creativity is intuitive the courage it takes from accessing and feeling essence. to persevere in the our creativity It draws on the power face of dry periods of the subtle realm and distractions in is fear… fear of beyond our habitual our lives. The artist is failure, fear of our state of awareness. the priest or priestess own limitations, of the senses. Grace The invisible and the intangible are of comparisons, ignites the power of the avenues that the heart to create, of success, and creativity travels. and grace nourishes the list goes on.” all gathering around One accesses this creative space within the artist who drinks by attention and listening, faith from the fountain of the living and feel, courage, and by a great waters of Creativity. deal of grace. We are not taught these things in school. We think About the Author because an art teacher told us we Maria is a long time painter, teacher don’t know how to stay inside the and dreamer... Maria apprenticed lines, we are not creative. It is just for 10 years with Taos mystic the opposite; it’s by letting go of the painter Herman Rednick, studied limitations of the lines that we soar with San Francisco sculptor Harriet to the heavens! Moore, and completed Michele Cassou and Stewart Cupley’s 3 year Creativity and religion have a lot Teacher Training Program in process in common… they share familiar painting. She can be reached at sacred ground. In all spiritual maria153@taosnet.com.

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Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry Classic Landscapes Admirable Dogs and more.

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“I strive to create jewelry that enhances a woman’s true and natural beauty, reflecting the harmony of our earth in balance.” Toby Pomeroy

Mucklow’s Corner 1103 Crosstown Court Peachtree City, GA 30269 770.486.3400 www.mucklowsfinejewelry.com

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Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry Gold Goes Green By Carrie Runnals

ationally recognized Eco-Gold jewelry designer, Toby Pomeroy, and Fayette County’s well-respected fine jeweler, Robert Mucklow, are linked not only by industry, but share a conscious connection when it comes to environmental concern. Both started their jewelry careers in the sixties and Mucklow asserts “Since then, nothing much has changed as far as our limited resources, specifically, precious metals. Consider the seventies’ gas crisis relative to where we are today. People tend to turn a deaf ear until it affects their pocket book and gold is no exception. It’s time we pursue unconventional alternatives in an effort to preserve resources.” The process of obtaining new gold can be hard on our planet, not to mention astronomically expensive. Over thirty years ago, Pomeroy felt conflicted by the impact of standardized precious metals mining practices. He set out to link up with the nation’s largest gold supplier and refiner to develop pure gold and silver derived entirely from reclaimed sources and he succeeded. Today, Pomeroy’s highly touted 100% pure jewelry is recognized not only for its nature-inspired quality design, but planet preservation. Mucklow is committed to

introducing sustainable jewelry to his wide selection and as South Atlanta’s exclusive Eco-Gold provider, Mucklow nods in agreement to Pomeroy’s philosophy of leaving the planet more beautiful, diverse, and sustainable then he found it. Along with a tantalizing collection of jewelry from countless artisans, Mucklow added Pomeroy’s Eco-Gold collection as a supplement for those seeking cost-effective and eco-friendly options. His store is not limited to sustainable jewelry, but Mucklow is aware of the need to be responsible for our resources and asks dealers for fair-trade gemstones. He also offers clients the opportunity to repurpose their existing gold jewelry by recycling and refining it into updated timeless designs. For a personal jewelry consultation and EcoGold demonstration, visit Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry, a well-established family-owned business, conveniently located across from the Braelinn Kroger shopping center on Crosstown Court in Peachtree City. s

770.486.3400 www.mucklowsfinejewelry.com

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ECO-FRIENDLY THINKING Sally B’s Foundation

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To our readers.... Please support the businesses who support the arts within our community.

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Photography by Malin Roghelia

NYC SISTERS: A LOVE FOR FASHION AND STYLE

Jean Marmol

Carol Russman

By Carrie Runnals

ew York born and raised sisters, Jean Marmol and Carol Russman, not only share the same parents, but a love for fashion and style…and a fiery entrepreneurial spirit. As young girls they covertly plotted to live in the same neighborhood and work side-by-side when they grew up. “We’ve always been joined at the hip, but people find it hard to believe, after all these years, that we actually ended up living side-by-side in the same cul-de-sac and owning adjoining shops,” says Carol. Both Jean and Carol favored fashion as soon as they could walk; playing dress-up and styling each others’ hair for hours. It was only fitting that they head off to “The Big Apple” when they were old enough to hone their skills—Carol in a trendy salon and Jean in New York City’s bridal garment center. There, they learned the essentials of hair and bridal design that would serve as a lifetime foundation. Carol was the first to venture to the Atlanta area in the early nineties and soon after she opened the well-known full-service Salon 54 with co-owner Byron Binion. Byron and Carol are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest styles. At the same time, they genuinely listen to clients’ preferences and don’t insist on an edgy cut, just because it’s all the rage—“Some people

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prefer a more conservative look,” says Carol, “and we honor that.” Carol and Byrons’s dedication to professionalism and customer service is paramount along with providing a spa-like atmosphere where patrons get a mini-pamperinggetaway from the stresses of everyday life. Jean later followed her sister to Peachtree City and after raising her sons decided to pursue the dream of owning a boutique, J. Andrews Bridal & Formal. “Most brides feel choosing a wedding gown is the biggest decision of their lives and let’s face it, the pictures do last forever,” Jean admits. She strives to treat her clients like family and utilizes her industry expertise and sensitive ear to suggest the design that will without-adoubt delight. Jean’s boutique is currently under expansion to allow for a larger fitting area and more gowns from notable designers for brides. She also carries dresses for bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers—as well as tuxedo rental for the groom’s side—so everyone is one big happy family. Bottom line: if you have a wedding coming up or have that “I need a new look” feeling, don’t hesitate to give Carol and Jean a call. Salon 54 and J. Andrews Bridal & Formal are located sideby-side on the corner of Hwy. 54 and Willow Bend Road in Peachtree City. Photo by Malin Roghelia

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SPOTLIGHT ON

NICK SNIDER and the

National Museum of Patriotism Atlanta, Georgia

by Lance Lapin

a visionary, so as not to forget

tlanta’s Nick Snider is a patriot; always has been and always will be. Over the years, the former Vice President of UPS who had also served as a commissioned officer in the Army had amassed over 10,000 items from World War II Military Sweetheart Jewelry and collectables as part of a massive private collection. Realizing that all of the items he had would mean so much more if they could be seen and appreciated by the public, he decided to donate everything to a museum that would display the entire collection. Nick decided to broaden the concept to embody patriotism in America. So Nick came up with a novel solution – he would build his own museum dedicated to American patriotism, spirit and democracy from the time of this country’s founding up to the present. This was a pretty tough dream to translate into reality, and there were more than a few people who doubted that it could be done. But Nick’s vocabulary doesn’t include the word ‘impossible,’ and on July 4th, 2004, he opened the doors to his National Museum of Patriotism on Spring Street in midtown Atlanta, based on his core beliefs that Americans needed: ––– a place to introduce our children and grandchildren to the best of the American spirit, ––– historic context around the values which underpin our country and its enduring democracy, – an inspirational platform to renew our love of

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country, and to evoke personal action, – a place where we can bring our own history and experiences and discover the best in ourselves through stories of others that touch us deeply. The new museum quickly grew as it acquired more items, mainly through donations, both in money and actual artifacts from people who liked what Nick was doing and came to share his dream. It wasn’t long before the Museum outgrew it’s Spring Street location. Again a call went out for corporate and private sponsorship to increase the momentum of the mission and the message of the museum. And again, the response was tremendous. As a result, the brand new National Museum of Patriotism will open the doors in the exiting new Lucky-Marietta district’s Hilton Garden Inn, directly across from the Georgia Aquarium this fall. The museum will focus on both uniformed and civilian patriots in its signature exhibit, The Hall of Patriots, where visitors can learn of the recipients of the Medal of Honor, The Presidential Medal of Freedom, The Congressional Gold Medal, and the Carnegie Medal. Two new exciting exhibits will be unveiled at the grand reopening of the National Museum of Patriotism: The Covert Patriotism exhibit and the Patriotism in Entertainment exhibit, kicked off by country music superstar, Lee Greenwood, followed by Patti LaBelle, Bob Hope Family Foundation and Access Hollywood. The museum also plans to

launch new educational programs including art shows, national essay contests and more. patriotism and the arts A lot of people might wonder what role the arts play in patriotism. The answer is: quite a big one. From the various designs proposed for the American flag during its inception, to the posters and songs rallying Americans to various causes during America’s history, to the drawings by soldiers in foxholes, including the comics featuring two downtrodden GIs Willie and Joe, by WWII soldier/cartoonist Bill Mauldin, to pictures taken by journalists and private citizens during and after major events like September 11th, 2001, to books, plays and even movies, patriotically inspired art has always permeated American life. And as such, patriotic art plays a big role in the National Museum of Patriotism. Marketing Manager, Pat Stansbury agrees that the arts play an important role in the preservation of history and freedom. “American freedom truly does rely on the concept of patriotism. It is vital to our freedom to show, display and promote the love of country, which is patriotism.” The designs for the exhibits in the museum are primarily the work of former Marine, Matt McCoy, who takes his cues from brainstorming sessions with the museum’s staff. Last year the museum featured a special exhibit by the Atlanta Fine Arts League called “Art From the Heart”. It consisted of 54 oil portraits of Georgia soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. After the exhibit, the portraits were presented to the families of the fallen heroes. The project continues and a total of 75 portraits have been completed. According to George Wieder, Operations Director for the museum, “This is just another demonstration of patriotism in a beautiful way.” Lee Greenwood, the singer/songwriter who penned the song “God Bless the USA” (pictured top right with museum founder Nick Snider and Fayette County authors, Roland Haas and Ben Malcom) is a staunch supporter of the museum. Malcom, a retired Army colonel and Silver Star recipient wrote the book “White Tigers, My Secret War in North Korea,” describing his exploits as a covert operative behind enemy lines during the Korean War, while Haas wrote the book “Enter The Past Tense, My Secret Life as a CIA Assassin,” describing his life as a covert operative in the Middle East and behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, will both be featured along with fellow Fayette County resident Jack Stiles who enlisted in the Navy during World War II and then went on to fly missions for the CIA operated airline, Air America, in Tibet, Laos and many other places in the far east, in a new museum exhibit on Covert Patriotism. Contact: Pat Stansbury, Marketing Manager, 404.875.0691.

From left: Ben Malcolm, Lee Greenwood, Roland Haas and Nick Snider

Matt McCoy’s artistic rendering of the future Covert Patriotism exhibition.

Matt McCoy’s artistic rendering of the future Immigrant Experience exhibition.

Matt McCoy’s rendering of the future of the One America exhibition.

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DOGWOOD GALLERY & FRAMER

Gallery Hours:

Tues. – Fri., 10 – 5 Sat., 11–4 Sunday & Monday by appointment We also feature original artwork: Paintings Sculpture Drawings Photography Art Prints Giclees Contemporary & Traditional Styles

Greg Blair photo by: Richard Scott Hill

ccording to Dogwood Gallery & Framer owners, Greg and Jennifer Blair, preserving artwork requires conservation framing. Art can be damaged by light, moisture and dust. A good frame not only compliments art, but also protects it from the environment. General components of conservation framing consist of the frame, the glazing, the mat or spacer, the backing and hinging materials. All materials should be acid free, noninvasive and totally reversible. Mat board is 100% cotton and is cut to provide a vacuum between the art and

glass. The glass or acrylic glazing should contain a U.V. sunscreen. Archival quality materials are used to package artwork and prevent deterioration. Speaking also as an artist, Greg says that taking the extra steps to preserve a piece of art or photo is well worth it. “Once a piece is damaged by the elements, it is difficult to repair. Enjoy and protect your art forever by investing in conservation framing.” Visit the Dogwood Gallery & Framer at 1175 Senoia Road N., Suite N, Tyrone, GA (next to The Legacy Theatre). Phone: 770.774.3524 website: www.dogwoodgallery.net

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GIFTS BY HAND ~ ARTIST MARKET

Title: Chocolate Buddy Size: 10” x 31” Fused Glass Artist: Gail Jensen Contact: www.studiogg.com (see ad on page 45 for class instruction information)

Title: Citrine and Smoky Quartz Necklace Artist: Carol Hill Contact: 770.834.3441 carol@hillsculpt.com

Photographic Prints Varied sizes: 5” x 7” to 12” x 16” Printed with archival ink on Ilford photo paper. Artist: Donna Rosser Contact: www.thebarefootphotographer.com Price: based upon size ordered. (see ad for prints, lectures and workshop information on page 45)

Title: Orange Lily A Macro Floral Shot

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Title: Fern Bring the outdoors inside.

GIFTS BY HAND ~ ARTIST MARKET Title: Earrings Layered prints from original paintings sterling silver, glass Artist: Spirit Lala Design Spirit Studio www.spiritlala.com 678-432-5067

Title: Clock Painting Acrylic Artist: Spirit Lala Design Spirit Studio www.spiritlala.com 678-432-5067

Title: Dancing in the Dark Size: 5” tall x 9” wide Textured clay with black glaze Artist: Janet McGregor Dunn Contact: www.Hummingbird-Hollow.com Phone: 404.290.3638

Title: A Piece of Cake Wood, Brass, Precious Stones Each is unique and numbered in Series Artist: Richard Scott Hill Contact: www.hillsculpt.com

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GIFTS BY HAND ~ ARTIST MARKET Title: Snow People Size: 18” - 21” tall Hand Felted wool - vintage buttons Contact: www.Planetartstudio.com maretteh@bellsouth.net

Title: Moon Needle Felted Sculpture Size: 12” tall Contact: www.Planetartstudio.com maretteh@bellsouth.net

Title: Hand-made Earrings Size: 2” tall Hand-made ear wires, copper spirals, Swarovski crystals, hand-stamped quote “How He Loves” Contact: 404.597.9905 www.becreativerubyslipper.etsy.com

Title: Hand-made Earrings Size: 1-1/2” tall Hand-made ear wires, copper wiring, Swarovski crystals. Contact: 404.597.9905 www.becreativerubyslipper.etsy.com

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a&eKIDS ~ MUSIC

Photo: students from left to right are Joseph Champion, Omeria Burks and Junior Maestro.

Going high tech in elementary music – How a Griffin school is enhancing how students learn music By Elizabeth A. Chewning, Communications Specialist, Griffin-Spalding County School System

tarting this fall, students at Cowan Road Elementary School in Griffin, Georgia, have a new opportunity when it comes to learning music. The school just installed a Yamaha Music in Education Lab. Filled with synthesizer keyboards, the room will help accomplished musician Julia Chang teach music. The Music in Education Lab was funded by the school’s federal Title I grant money. Cowan Road Elementary principal Natalie Wood said, “We wanted to offer unique opportunities to our students. We wanted the school to go ‘above and beyond’ what is normally taught at the elementary level. We also have a very capable, eager music teacher, so the timing was right.” Teacher Julia Chang, who is very excited said, “The Yamaha lab will help the young music student understand vague music concepts such as beat, rhythm, and dynamics. Now students will be able to take abstract concepts and make them concrete.” According to the Yamaha Music in Education website, “the system provides the most comprehensive, technology-enhanced K8 general music solution today. A completely revised curriculum, indexed and correlated with

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the MENC National Standards, provides a wide variety of musical experiences for children.” It goes on to say, “The Yamaha Music In Education system harnesses the finest of today’s technology through a seamless combination of hardware, software, and content.” Chang plans on combining the lab with the Orff music curriculum already in place. “Now, we will have two approaches to teaching music. The first approach will be with the technology in the lab; the second approach will be the Orff curriculum. It is important to produce students who are well-rounded. The combination of Orff (the human side) and technology (the scientific side) can do this.” Chang continued, “Music is part of a complete education. The software in the music technology lab will help students build confidence because it gives instant reinforcement as they work on a lesson. As the students work together to perform a song, they will learn to depend on each other as each performs an individual part. Music students interact with each other, and they listen to each other. Through music, students interrelate and develop the social skills they need.”

WORLD PREMIERE Playwright, Joe Landry

1175 Senoia Rd. Tyrone, GA 30290 Tickets: 404.895.1473

October 17 through November 2, 2008

PLAYWRIGHT JOE LANDRY CHOOSES THE LEGACY THEATRE TO PRODUCE THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO PLAY” ABOUT JOE LANDRY (Playwright of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play”) At age 12, Joe’s first job was in the film department at the library in his hometown of Fairfield, CT. This was before the dawn of home video, back in the days of 16mm, and their permanent collection included “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Lady Vanishes” and other early Hitchcock films. Joe’s other main interest was the theatre. Encouraged by his parents, Joe was introduced to various theatres which he came to call home, including Playwrights Horizons and Roundabout Theatre Company in New York, Westport Country Playhouse and others. In 1995, Joe founded Second Guess Theatre Company, which produced over two dozen new plays, adaptations and revivals to critical-acclaim. In 1997, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” premiered in Stamford, CT and has since enjoyed productions around the country. This fall, Joe’s adaptation of the cult classic “Reefer Madness” is being published by Playscripts, Inc. In January, 2009, “Mothers and Sons,” a musical co-written with Kevin Connors, premieres in Connecticut. Other future projects include a work inspired by Erich von Stroheim’s “Greed.” joelandry.com ABOUT “VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO PLAY” “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” is an evening of radio play adaptations of three early films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In “The Lodger,” a landlady suspects her mysterious new tenant may be a serial killer. In “The Lady Vanishes,” a young woman on vacation triggers an international incident when she tries to track an elderly friend who has disappeared. And, finally, in “The 39 Steps,” a man

falsely accused of murder races across Scotland handcuffed to the beautiful blonde who turned him in. These stories come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast, with five actors playing dozens of characters, live sound effects and musical underscoring. (The following is a snippet from a Q&A session with Playwright Joe Landry.) Q. “Why did you choose The Legacy Theatre to produce this World Premiere?” A. “I first became aware of The Legacy Theatre when they chose to produce “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” last season. Every year I try to visit at least a few productions, and I was fortunate enough to see Legacy’s production last year. Not only was the production itself amazing, but the theatre was such a beauty (I equate The Legacy to a boutique hotel when telling my friends about the place) and Mark, Bethany and the cast couldn’t have been more welcoming. In my bio last year, I mentioned I was working on a radio play based on early Hitchcock, Mark sounded very interested and I was thrilled he was able to include the play’s premiere this season!” Q. “What will your involvement be in this very first production?” A. “I’m expecting to be very involved with developing the script itself, and will do so from my home in Connecticut as well as in residence at the Legacy during rehearsals. Being on site for the opening weekend will provide the opportunity to see how the piece plays in front of an audience, which is always the true test of a play. I’m grateful to the Legacy for providing me with this amazing opportunity, and couldn’t be more excited to share in this premiere!”

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Georgia Writers Association Website for Writers Workshop, KSU Web Manager Date: Sept. 13

Haunted Writing: Mystery & Horror Writing by Philip Depoy Date: Oct. 11

Fayetteville’s Great Pumpkin Weekend Returns Friday, October 24 – Enjoy viewing all the pumpkins aglow around the old Courthouse Square during the traditional pumpkin walk! Saturday, October 25 – It’s Pumpkin Festival Time at Stonewall Village 1) Fayette Family Market Day around the gazebo 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 2)Trick-or-Treat on Main Street around the gazebo and merchants on the square 3 – 6:00 p.m. 3) Kids costume contest around the fountain – 5:00 p.m. October 24 & 25 Great Georgia Ghosts Storytelling Tour 6 to 8:30 p.m. – Follow the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum’s Spirit Guides as they take you on a guided walking tour through the Historic City Cemetery. You will meet spirits from beyond the grave and learn about local history through the tales they weave. Learn about the great cyclone of 1892, speak to a Civil War captain and meet Doc Holliday and Margaret Mitchell and learn what ties them to Fayetteville and this cemetery. Afterwards, return to the Museum for teats. For the month of October through the Great Georgia Ghosts Tour, a special mourning exhibit featuring Victorian Mourning Styles & Rituals will be displayed at the Museum. $5 adults and $3 for children 12 and under. HollidayDorsey-Fife Museum 140 Lanier Ave. West, Fayetteville, GA 30214, at 770-716-5332 or visit: www.hdfhouse.com

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Story Telling Date: Nov. 8

Joy of Self-Publishing and Creating by Chef Doug Janousek Date: Nov. 8

Time: 12:00 Free Reading; 12:30 workshop or presentation. Cost: $20 general public / members of GWA free if you join before workshop. Location: KSU Student Center Leadership Room (2nd floor) Contact: Lisa Russel, lmrussell@kennesaw.edu Info:www.georgia writers.org

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SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

SEE AND DO EVENT LISTINGS Visit a&e’s booth! Community EXPO - Find it in Fayette -

sponsored by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. We will be having a great drawing for lots of wonderful things!

Friday, Sept. 19; 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; 11am-3pm New Hope Church 551 New Hope Rd. Fayetteville.

Spivey Hall

Location: Clayton State U. 5900 N. Lee Street, Morrow Contact: 678.466.4200 Daniel Pyle, organ Sat., Sept. 13 | 7:30PM | FREE Maharlika Trio Tues., Sept. 16 | 7:30PM | FREE Daedalus Quartet Sat., Sept. 20 | 8:15PM | $40 Eugenio Toussaint Trio Sun., Sept. 21 | 3PM | $30 Alan Morrison, organ & piano Jeannine Morrison, piano Sun., Sept. 28 | 3PM | $30 Gina Harvey, soprano Thurs., Sept. 30 | 7:30PM | FREE

Heart is Found Photography Exhibit

Sponsor: Peachtree City

Library Date: now through October 31st Location: Peachtree City Library Contact: 678-557-1606 www.heartisfound.com

Fall Art Walk

Sponsor: Newnan Main Street Date: Friday, September 12th Location: Downtown Newnan Sq. Contact: 770.253.8753 lbridges@cityofnewnan.org

10th Anniversary City Cafe & Bakery Date: September 15th-20th (except for Sept. 18 set up for “Music with Friends” Location: 215 Glynn St Fayetteville Contact: 770.461.6800 www.citycafeandbakery.com

The Scarlet Cord

Sponsor: The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County Date: September 16th Time: 7 p.m. Location: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan, GA 30265 Contact: 770-254-ARTS www.thecentreonline.net

Music with Friends

Sponsor: City Cafe and Bakery Date: September 18th Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: 215 Glynn St Fayetteville Contact: 770.461.6800 www.citycafeandbakery.com *reservations only please

Adult Belly Dancing Class Sponsor: Carousel of Dance Arts Date: Starting September 18th Time: Mon. nights 7:30-8:30 pm Location: 155 Bradford Square, Suite E, Fayetteville, GA 30215 Contact: 678.817.9327

Taste of Carrollton 2008 Sponsor: First Georgia Bank Date: September 18 Time: 5:30-8:30 Location: Adamson Square Contact: 770.838.1083 www.cprcad.org

SlowExposures 2008

Celebrating Photography of the Rural South Sponsor: Slow Exposures Date: September 19-21 & 26-28 Time: weekends Location: R.F. Strickland Building Historic Concord Contact: 770-567-2029 www.SlowExposures.org

Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival

Sponsor: Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Date: September 20 & 21 Time: noon through 5 p.m. Location: Shakerag Knoll, 191 McIntosh Trail Contact: 770-631-2542 www.ptcrecreation.org

The Hidden World of the Soviet Impressionists Sponsor: Sponsored by Newnan Utilities and Patrons of the Centre Date: through Sept. 30 Location: The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan, GA 30265 Contact: 770-254-ARTS www.thecentreonline.net

Clue, The Musical

Sponsor: Main Street Players Date: September 25 - Oct. 5 Time: Thurs-Sat @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays @ 3:00 p.m. Location: 115 North Hill Street, Griffin Contact: 770.229.9916 www.mainstreetplayers.org

Death of a Salesman

Sponsor: Carrollton Cultural Arts Center Date: September 25-28th Time: Thurs-Sat @ 7:30 p.m. & Sunday @ 2:00 p.m. Location: 251 ALabama Street Carrollton, GA Contact: 770.838.1083 www.cprcad.org

1) The Road Traveled Photo Exhibition and 2) All Mirth and No Matter-Keith Barnett, 2008 Juried Show Winner Sponsor: Arts Clayton Gallery Date: through September 26 Location: 136 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Contact: 770.473.5457 www.artsclayton.org/gallery

Masterworks Chorale Concert

Sponsor: The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County Date: September 28th Time: 3 p.m. Location: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road Newnan, Ga 30265 Contact: 770-254-ARTS www.thecentreonline.net

5th Annual Juried Photography

Sponsor: Arts Clayton Gallery Date: September 30 - Oct. 31 Opening Reception, October 2, 2008 5:30-7:30 pm Free Location: 136 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Contact: 770.473.5457 www.artsclayton.org/gallery

Fall Taste of Newnan and Chili Cook Off Sponsor: Newnan Main Street Date: Thurs October 2nd Time: 5-8:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Newnan Contact: 770.253.8753 lbridges@cityofnewnan.org

Oktoberfest

Sponsor: City Cafe and Bakery Date: September 22 – Nov. 1 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: 215 Glynn St Fayetteville Contact: 770.461.6800 www.citycafeandbakery.com

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OCTOBER – NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

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Spivey Hall

Location: Clayton State U. 5900 N. Lee Street, Morrow Contact: 678.466.4200 Spivey Hall Treble Honor Choir Sat., Oct. 4 | 5PM $10 Adults, $5 Children Kenny Barron Trio Fri., Oct. 17 | 8:15PM | $40 Robert Belinic, guitar Sat., Oct. 18 | 8:15PM | $30 Spivey Hall High School Honor Choir Sat., Oct. 25 | 5PM $10 Adults, $5 Children Georgia State University Singers Sun., Oct. 26 | 3PM | $15

MeccaFest

Sponsor: Carrollton Cultural Arts Center Date: Sat. Oct. 11 & Sun. Oct. 12 Time: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Location: Off the square, Carrollton, GA Contact: 770.838.1083 www.meccafest.com

Andy Cunningham, Jr. – Art Exhibit

Sponsor: The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County Date: Oct. 13th - Oct. 30th Location: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road Newnan, GA 30265 Contact: 770-254-ARTS www.thecentreonline.net

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Sponsor: Griffin Choral Arts Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location: Griffin First United Methodist Church Contact: 770.468.3072

Vintage Hitchcock

Sponsor: The Legacy Theatre Date: Oct. 17th - November 2nd Location:1175 Senoia Rd Tyrone, GA 30290 Contact: 404.895.1473

Army Band

Sponsor: The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County Date: October 18th Time: 12:30 p.m.. Location: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road Newnan, Ga 30265 Contact: 770-254-ARTS www.thecentreonline.net

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Pianist, Richard Dowling in Concert

Sponsor: The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County Date: October 18th Time: 7 p.m. Location: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road Newnan, GA 30265 Contact: 770-254-ARTS www.thecentreonline.net

Great Georgia Ghost Tour

Sponsor: Main Street Fayetteville Date: Thursday, October 24 & 25 Location: Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum Contact: 770.461.6029

Great Pumpkin Walk & Trick or Treat on Main Street

Sponsor: Main Street Fayetteville Date: Thursday, October 25 Time: 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Fayetteville Contact: 770.461.6029

Southern Annual Gala & Concert Southern Crescent Chorale

Sponsor: Southern Crescent Chorale Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center Contact: 770.716.1231 info@southerncrescentchorale.org

Downtown Trick-or-Treat Sponsor: Newnan Main Street Date: Thurs October 31st Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Downtown Newnan Square Contact: 770.253.8753 lbridges@cityofnewnan.org

Spivey Hall

Location: Clayton State U. 5900 N. Lee Street, Morrow Contact: 678.466.4200 Vienna Boys Choir Sun., Nov. 2 | 3PM $50 Adults, $25 Children Clayton State University Wind Ensemble Wed., Nov. 5 | 7:30PM | FREE Piedmont College Chamber Singers Fri., Nov. 7 | 8:15PM | $15 Tetzlaff Quartet Sun., Nov.r 9 | 3PM | $40 Brad Mehldau Trio Fri., Nov.14 | 8:15PM | $40 Stephen Hough, piano Sat., Nov.15 |8:15PM | $40 Christian Gerhaher, baritone Sun., Nov. 16 | 3PM | $40

Benefit Concert for The Fayette Youth Protection Home

Sponsor: Southern Crescent Chorale Date: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church, Fayetteville Contact: 770.716.1231 info@southerncrescentchorale.org

1) Mistletoe Market- Arts

Clayton Fine Arts & Master Craft Festival

2) Memories

Sponsor: Arts Clayton Gallery Date: November 2- December 13 Location: 136 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Contact: 770.473.5457 www.artsclayton.org/gallery

Holiday Open House

Sponsor: Newnan Main Street Date: Sun, November 9th Time: 12 noon - 5 p.m. Location: Downtown Newnan Square Contact: 770.253.8753 lbridges@cityofnewnan.org

Masterworks Chorale Concert

Sponsor: The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County Date: November 20th Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road Newnan, GA 30265 Contact: 770-254-ARTS www.thecentreonline.net

A “Chair-ity” Event

for Christian City Children Sponsor: Christian City Date: December 1st Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Hollingsworth House, Hwy 85, Fayetteville, GA Contact: 770.631.9630 www.christiancity.org

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December 6 Victorian Christmas Open House

Children of all ages are invited to the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum for cookies and old-fashioned ornament making as well as see the vintage toy collection exhibit on display featuring cap guns and dolls. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Free admission. HDF Museum 140 Lanier Ave. W., Fayetteville, GA 30214, 770-7165332, www.hdfhouse.com

December 6 A Dickens Tree Lighting

Celebrate the holidays the old fashioned way surrounded by Dickens’ characters serving hot cocoa and “Georgia” chestnuts. Free carriage ride with Santa after lighting ceremony. 6 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free admission. Stonewall Village, Fayetteville, GA 30124, Main Street 770-719-4173, www. downtownfayetteville.org

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DECEMBER

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Spivey Hall

Location: Clayton State U. 5900 N. Lee Street, Morrow Contact: 678.466.4200 Clayton Community Big Band Mon., Dec. 1 | 7:30PM | FREE Paula West, jazz vocalist Sat., Dec. 6 | 8:15PM | $40 Christmas with the Empire Brass Sun., Dec. 7 | 3PM | $40 Spivey Hall Young Artists Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Fri., Dec. 12 | 7PM $25 Adults, $12.50Children Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Spivey Hall Tour Choir Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14 | 3PM $25 Adults,$12.50Children A Big Band Christmas with Joe Gransden Sat., Dec.13| 8:15PM | $40 The Atlanta Singers Sun., Dec.14|7:30PM | $20

Christmas Concert

Sponsor: Griffin Choral Arts Date: Thursday, December 4 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Griffin First Baptist Church Contact: 770.468.3072 steve@griffinchoralarts.org

Christmas in the Park

Sponsor: City of Morrow/Morrow Business & Tourism Association Date: December 6, 2008 Time: 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Location: Milton Daniel Park, 1500 Morrow Road, Morrow, Contact: 770.968.1623 or www. morrowtourism.com

Christmas Mist

Sponsor: Voices Date: TBA Location: The Wadsworth www.voicesonline.org

Downtown Tree Lighting Sponsor: Main Street Fayetteville Date: December 6 Time: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Fayetteville Contact: 770.461.6029

1) Trail of Lights

Sponsor: Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008 Time: 7:30-8:00 p.m. Location: from the amphitheater to city Hall along the east shore of Lake Peachtree.

2) Lighting of the Grand Christmas Tree

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: City Hall Contact: 770.631.2542 www.ptcrecreation.org

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Christmas with the Southern Crescent Chorale Sponsor: Southern Crescent Chorale Date: Saturday, December 7, 2008 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Flat Creek Baptist Church, Fayetteville Contact: 770.716.1231 info@southerncrescentchorale.org

Annual Christmas Parade with Santa Sponsor: Newnan Main Street Date: Sun, December 7th Time: 3 p.m. Location: Downtown Newnan Square Contact: 770.253.8753 lbridges@cityofnewnan.org

Music with Friends

Sponsor: City Cafe and Bakery Date: Dec. 11th, reservations only Dec. 18th, reservations only Location: 215 Glynn St, Fayetteville Contact: 770.461.6800 www.citycafeandbakery.com

Nuncrackers

Sponsor: Main Street Players presents A Season of Comedy

Date: December 11-21 Time: Thurs - Sat @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays @ 3:00 p.m. Location: 115 North Hill Street, Griffin Contact: 770.229.9916 www.mainstreetplayers.org

13th Annual Nutcracker Sponsor: Georgia Youth Ballet Date: December 12-14 Location: Call for location Contact: 770-716-9858 www.gyb.us

Fayette Festival of Carols®

Sponsor: Southern Nights Chorale Date: December 14 Time: 4:30 Location: Heritage Christian Church Contact: 770.461.3258

Festival of Lights

Sponsor: Newnan Main Street Date: December 19 & 20 Location: Downtown Newnan Square Contact: 770.253.8753 lbridges@cityofnewnan.org

Spivey Hall

Location: Clayton State U. 5900 N. Lee Street, Morrow Contact: 678.466.4200 Dame Gillian Weir, organ Saturday, January 10 | 3PM | $30 The Glenn Miller Orchestra Sunday, Jan. 11|3PM & 7pm | $40 Dave Holland Quintet Friday, January 23 | 8:15PM | $40 Lawrence Brownlee, tenor Sat., January 24 | 8:15PM | $40 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Sunday, January 25 | 2PM | $30

Please note that all events, dates and times are subject to change!

Main Street Players presents A Season of Comedy Clue, The Musical

September 25-October 5, 2008

Nuncrackers

December 11-21, 2008

The Importance of Being Earnest February 26-March 8, 2009.