Harvey coming to Peacock
      Director Vianne Payne returns to the Peacock Playhouse to direct the timeless classic, HARVEY. Payne has a deft touch with comedies and has brought much laughter to the Playhouse over the years. Some of her former productions are: DEARLY DEPARTED, THE ODD COUPLE, GOD'S FAVORITE, ALONE TOGETHER, and...
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Picking and singing at the Peacock Playhouse
Mike Whitney mixes humor with golden oldies of the `50's & `60's
      About 50 folks showed up for the first coffee haus show at the Peacock Playhouse last Saturday e v e n i n g . Performer Mike Whitney returned with a litinay of songs he has written plus some golden oldies that were familiar to the somewhat older crowd. Whitney had performedin January at the playho...
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George Jones coming to Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
      Godfather of Modern Country Music Takes the Stage to Kick off Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds1 2007 Superstar Concert Series What: George Jones, the undisputed godfather of modern country, will open the 2007 Superstar Concert Series on Saturday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Jones will perform live at Anderson Mu...
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Smokie Mountain Melodies
      On May 5th, at 7 pm, Smokie Mountain Melodies, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will present an evening of fourpart harmony, barbershop style, when the curtains open on Front Row Center '07. The show, the second in what will be an annual event, will be held at the Performing Arts Center o...
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Soccer movie brings smiles to library
By Julie Chautin Contributing Writer
      The Murphy Public Library has a beautiful and funny homage to soccer in store for filmgoers this week. The Great Match visits strange places and the people talk in odd languages. But they all love soccer and will succeed in making you smile. The library will show this endearing look at the ends peo...
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Local artist, Patricolols to donate dolls for auction
      Nationally known Murphy artist Charlie Patricolo1s handmade dolls take on so much personality that people recognize them as old friends at craft fairs and exhibits before they realize that their creator is standing nearby.
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Ramp Romp
      Stecoah Valley Center proudly presents the Smoky Mountain Romp annual Ramp Concert and Dinner on April 28, 2007. The festivities begin with dinner from 5:30 æ 7:00pm in the Stecoah Valley Food Ventures Dining Hall located in the old school gym building.
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Comfort Foods!
Made Fast and Healthy!
By Healthy Exchanges
             L u n c h t i m e H a m a n d B e a n S o u p       We may still have a cool day in April when a bowl of soup will taste good!
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Now here's a tip
By JoAnn Derson
      . "My husband travels for business quite often, and he maintains a list of items that he always brings with him, to assist in packing. I have adapted this idea to our personal travels, and I maintain three lists of items on my computer, each with a different heading: weekend trip, family visit and ...
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Top 10 movies
      1. Blades of Glory (PG-13) Will Ferrell, Jon Heder 2. Meet the Robinsons (G) animated 3. 300 (R) Gerard Butler, Lena Headey 4. TMNT (PG) Patrick Stewart, Sarah Michelle Gellar 5. Wild Hogs (PG-13) John Travolta, Tim Allen 6. Shooter (R) Mark Wahlberg, Kate Mara 7. Premonition (PG-13) Sandra Bullock...
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New hardwood guide solves decorating dilemma
Designers weigh in and deliver the answers
      To match, or to mix? That's the toughest question, according to home decorators trying to decide which hardwoods and stain colors to choose for their floors, cabinets, furniture and trim. The answer to the mix-or-match dilemma is Don't match. Blend!
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THIS IS A HAMMER
Driveway oil stains? Just dust and brush
By Samantha Mazzotta
      Q: I read your article on removing oil stains from brick pavers. I don't know if my solution will solve the problem on brick, but I know it works great on concrete.Simply dust ready-mix dry concrete over the oil spot. Let it set for a few minutes (or even hours), and sweep up with a sturdy broom. ...
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How-to cut air conditioning bills
      The changes in weather patterns in recent years have virtually eliminated the moderate seasons in many areas of the country. It often seems that one is turning on the air conditioning to cool off from blazing temperatures immediately following the last day of having the heat on to chase away a chil...
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Take down that old wallpaper and update the room!
      Have you grown tired of your old wallpaper? Is it out-of-date or the wrong color or pattern for your new décor? If you've ever tried stripping wallpaper using a h o m e m a d e vinegar and water solution or a heavy comm e r c i a l s t e a m e r , you know what a t e d i o u s , unpleasant and...
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