Friday, May 24, 2013
Overall, 'Epic' is still worthy of a family trip to the theaters, according to one movie critic.
The premise, courtesy of the film's official website: "Epic" is a 3D CG adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other. From the creators of "Ice Age" and "Rio," "Epic" tells the story of an ongoing battle between the forces of good, who keep the natural world alive, and the forces of evil, who wish to destroy it. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she teams up with an elite band of warriors and a crew of comical, larger-than-life figures, to save their world...and ours. Here's what critics are saying: "Epic" is rated PG for mild action, some scary images and brief rude language. The movie runs 1 hour and 43 minutes. It is showing at the Studio Movie Grill in Duluth. ~ …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Here's the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Concert schedule for Red Clay Theatre in Duluth.
Chatham County Line will open the Memorial Day concert weekend at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth Thursday evening. An American bluegrass musical group formed in Raleigh, NC, in 1999 from members of the band Stillhouse, Chatham County Line has released five albums. Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players will perform Friday night. Seryn with special guest Nathan Reich will appear Saturday night. The theatre welcomes singer-songwriters for Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule Thursday-Monday, May 23-27, for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. THURSDAY, May 23 Chatham County Line Doors open at 7 p.m., Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $17 at the door for regular reserved seating; $18 in advance and $20…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Action had been postponed while revisions to the contract were being negotiated with the artist.
The Duluth City Council authorized Mayor Nancy Harris to execute a contract with Milton artist/blacksmith Michael Dillon to fabricate and install a sculpture on the Roundabout at its May 13 regular meeting. Action on the contract had been postponed from the council’s April 8 meeting while revisions were being negotiated. City Attorney Stephen Pereira reported at the May meeting that an agreement had been reached on the contract. Dillon’s sculpture design was selected from more than 85 entries and recommended by the Gateway Art Project Committee. The art project, funded with donations from the AGCO Corp., is expected to take approximately six to eight months to complete. Dillon was introduced and a model of the sculpture unveiled at an …
The former Norcross High School graduate, who stars in "Days of Our Lives," has been nominated for a third time.
Life keeps getting sweeter by the day for former Peachtree Corners resident Chandler Massey. The former drama student at Norcross High stars in the long-running daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" and has been nominated for an Emmy for the third time. The awards take place on June 18. Massey, whose parents Lewis and Amy Massey live in Peachtree Corners, won his first Daytime Emmy in 2012. This year is the third time he's been nominated. "It feels great," said 22-year-old Massey in a report published by PEOPLE. "It's a huge honor, and I'd love to have another piece of hardware, but we'll see what happens in June." Massey, who also has a movie to add to his credits ("16-Love" debuted in January 2012), plays a gay character named Will Horton on…
Friday, May 17, 2013
One critic calls visual effects and stuntwork impressive, but exhausting for audience.
The premise, courtesy of the film's official website: When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. Here's what critics are saying: "Star Trek Into Darkness" is rated PG-13 for PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and …
Full weekend of music with Matthew Perryman Jones, Dang Girls Night Out!, and Gwinnett School of Rock Spring Concert.
Matthew Perryman Jones with special guest Elenowen will open the concert weekend at the Red Clay Theatre Friday evening. Jones’ new album “Land of the Living,” written after the death of his father, is set to be released May 29. This is his first full length album since 2008. Dang Girls Night Out, a concert benefiting Serv International, will feature Jan Smith, Mandy Grawley, and others Saturday night. The Gwinnett School of Rock will present its Spring Concert Sunday afternoon. The theatre welcomes singer-songwriters for Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule Friday-Monday, April 17-20, for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. FRIDAY, MAY 17 Matthew Perryman Jones and special guest Elenowen Doors open at 7 …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Visitors gather on the Duluth Town Green to admire art and celebrate Mother's Day.
Art lovers and families celebrating Mother’s Day flocked to Duluth for the Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Festival this past weekend. The art admirers and shoppers included many mother-daughter-grandchildren groupings. The weather was beautiful for the two-day festival May 11 and 12 featuring performances on two stages and artists displaying their creations under tents on the Duluth Town Green. Their artwork included jewelry, paintings, photography, wood art, sculpture, fiber art, and more. Fifty-plus juried artists participated in the festival. Children explored their artistic inclinations with colored sand and other media in the Art Park tent. Artists demonstated their talents under the Learning Village tent. For adults, there were wine …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Eddie Owen Presents hosts live interactive concerts by the Songs for Kids Foundation May 9, 10 & 11 at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth.
The Songs for Kids Foundation will present three nights of live interactive concerts at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 9, 10, and 11. The concerts -- full of great songs for children -- start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Proceeds benefit the foundation. The non-profit Songs for Kids Foundation, founded in 2007, enriches the lives of children suffering from illness or hardship. The organization brings music to hospitals and special needs camps through concerts, bedside performances, and its Songs for Kids songwriting and recording program. In 2013, the Songs for Kids tour will travel 25,000 miles and visit more than 180 cities and 200 …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Drivin' N Cryin' leads off the summer lineup at Peachtree Point Amphitheater Saturday.
As summer 2013 approaches, so does the entertainment portion of Lake Lanier Islands. Drivin' N Cryin', a popular group in the Atlanta area, will lead off the concert lineup at Peachtree Point Amphitheater on Saturday, May 11, according to the Lake Lanier Islands website Following will be Sister Hazel (June 22), Georgia Satellites (July 13), with another band "to be announced," the site says. (See the attached video for a Sister Hazel performance.) Also, the lineup for the fall Blues & Jazz Concert series will begin on Sept. 7, just after Labor Day. Jimmie Vaughan (Sept. 7) and Spyro Gyra (Oct. 5) will be in that lineup. Concerts begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. For more about live entertainment at Lake Lanier Islands, check …
Ninth annual Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Festival to fill the Duluth Town Green with jewelry, paintings, photography, wood art, sculpture, fiber art, and more.
Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Festival will celebrate its ninth year of bringing an exhilarating and diverse offering of visual and performing arts to the Duluth Town Green May 11 and 12. The festival will showcase the work of 50-plus juried visual artists in a garden of white tents. Two stages of live performing arts groups will entertain festival-goers. A Children’s Tent full of activities, Binder’s Adult Learning Village featuring live art demonstrations, wine tastings, a beer garden, and plenty of good food will complete the experience. There is no admission fee. The traditional “Barefoot Gala” will happen on Saturday from 5 until 8 p.m. Accompanied by the young musicians of “38th Parallel,” partygoers will sip wine, sample food from …
Jean H
10:47 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
Truly a fun weekend for artists and those of us who "appreciate the arts"! Performances of music to dance throughout the weeked really added to the festival's atmosphere. more ›