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By Ann B. Doran Sentinel writer Artist Michael Oliveri of the University of Georgia is exhibiting one of his latest pieces at Young Harris College's Gate Building in Young Harris, Ga. through March 9. More ...
Audience enjoyed champion yodeling and more By Ann B. Doran Sentinel writer Jeanne and Jim Martin, western music's award-winning duo, took center stage on Saturday night at the Peacock Playhouse and gave the audience even more talent than e x p e c t a t i o n s could have bargained for. More ...
Healthy Exchanges Jubilee Cherry Cheese Pie This is an ultra-easy pie with the ultraimpressive flavors of Cherries Jubilee. More ... Murphy library's unique upcoming animated movie A local movie review By Julie Chautin Contributing Writer The next movie this Thursday, March 1 at the Murphy Public Library is one of those animated films that both kids and adults will enjoy. It has a unique plot, thrilling chase scenes, and friends who care about each other. The library will show it at 3:15 and 6 p.m. But a small caution: the thrills m... More ...
BOOKS - Recommended Reading "The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together" by Ty Burr (Anchor Books, $16.95) Reviewed by Larry Cox There's nothing better that settling down with the family and watching a classic old film together. More ...
"The Last King of Scotland" Running time: 121 minutes MPAA rating: R Director Kevin Macdonald has made a fantastic historical drama and character study with his film "The Last King of Scotland," the story of a young Scottish doctor who is taken under the wing of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin (Forest ... More ... Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 2007 Calendar of Events April - June 2007: e Rhododendron Garden Tour: Date TBA Each spring the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds' Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens, one of the largest collections of hybrid rhododendrons in the state of Georgia, come to life showcasing beautiful and vibrant colors. More ...
"Loneliness can happen at any age" One really is the loneliest number, no matter what your age. Once thought of as affecting primarily the elderly, loneliness is a growing problem in America. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 10 million Americans age 65 or older live alone. More ... Fontana Village Resort 2007 Events Follow Your Neighbor to Fontana Dance Festival - March 16 - March 18 Fontana Easter Weekend, April 7 & 8 Wake The Dragon - April 11-15 Hi-Yak Festival - Hiking-Kayaking Event - 4/13/-4/17 Fontana Spring Bass Tournament - 4/14 Spring Hike Week - April 15-19 Dam Kids Spring 2007, April 15-22 ... More ...
By Julie Chautin Contributing Writer The late Wilma McNabb was not only a master weaver in Cherokee County, but she worked to sustain her craft by teaching it to others. In 1990, Wilma McNabb received the North Carolina Folk Heritage Award for preserving a type of 19th century weaving called the overshot pattern ... More ...
COLLECTING By Larry Cox Tops Records Q: I purchased a collection of 1,750 78 rpm recordings from an estate sale several weeks ago. The records are all songs issued on the Tops label and originally belonged to a distributor. They are still in their cardboard mailing cartons from the 1950s. I paid $2,000 for the entire col... More ...
"The Bashful Mountain Broadcasters" will be featured in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. The public is welcome to enjoy a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 - 7:00 p. More ...
CD Case Collection Keeper By Donna Erickson The Eiffel Tower is tarnished, and a stone is missing from Big Ben, but my friend's charm bracelet, though not in mint condition, is priceless. "My grandparents took me to Europe when I was only eight years old," Margaret recalled as she showed me her collection of charms. "Grandfather served as a... More ... Super Saturday returns If you are traveling near Tri County Community College on a Saturday in March this year, you may again see rockets flying through the air, or kids practicing their fly casting, or perhaps learning how to groom and care for horses. It is all part of Super Saturday, a local program to give kids in gr... More ... The Gourd Patch "Gourd Patch" is the name designating a group of nearly 50 men and women, some of whom gather once a month to decorate or fashion beautiful or something ridiculous - but all are creations from gourds. Many participants are new at this craft while others have been enjoying it for years. More ... |
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