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Published Tuesday, September 07, 2010 in Local

Cruisin' to the Oldies Car Show coming Sept. 25 in Senoia

By News Staff

The Newnan Times-Herald

The annual Cruisin' to the Oldies Car Show returns to downton Senoia Sept. 25.

The sixth annual car show on Main Street in downtown Senoia will run from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Always a popular, family event, the car show draws entries and visitors from all over Georgia and a few other states as well.

"The Car Guys," Scott Sargeant and Charlie Filkins, will be emceeing the event. Early registration is $15 through Sept. 24. Registration is $20 the day of the show. Registration forms may be downloaded at www.senoia.com or at www.enjoysenoia.com. Dash plaques will be presented to the first 200 cars registered.

Toyota of Newnan is sponsoring Cruisin to the Oldies' entertainment again this year. The crowd pleasing "Sock Hops" group will play from noon - 3 p.m. The Sock Hops' performance range extends from doo-wop to Motown; swing to beach; stroll to shag; and twist to top 40.

Courtney Oliver of the Sock Hops is appreciated for his heartfelt interpretation of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," while the group's Scott Cruce is known for his show-stopping "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Larry Lysse's high energy shines through with his rendition of "Mustang Sally," and Doug Jacques' bass is featured in "Monster Mash." Ward Hiss brings a mellow sound with his lead vocals on "Margaritaville" and "As Time Goes By," while production engineer Ed Lyon keeps the background music flowing so the Sock Hops may take attendees back to good, old-fashioned memories of yesterday.

The Sock Hops have recently appeared at Fayetteville and Peachtree City amphitheaters. The group, which formed in Marietta in 1989, has become quite popular in the Southeast.

The Varsity will be back again this year cooking their all-time favorites. Churn 'N Scoop will have homemade ice cream. Additional food vendors will provide Hawaiian shaved ice, kettle corn, cotton candy and barbecue. Senoia's downtown merchants and restaurants will be open all day.

Awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawings, shopping, food and fun await at this fun, free, family event in downtown Senoia, sponsored by the Senoia Downtown Development Authority.

For more information, contact Gail Downs at 770-599-9155 or Suzanne Helfman at 770-599-8182.

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