Published Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Around Town
Enjoy Memorial Day Music in Senoia
Celebrating Memorial Day in Senoia this year will be extra-special for music lovers. In addition to the moving and patriotic U.S. Army Ground Forces Marching Band, two very special young ladies will grace the stage with their singing on Monday, May 26.
Recording artist and songwriter Marianne Allison launched her career to critical praise and a number of awards, including a grand-prize win in the 2007 International John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her first CD "From the Water" was released in January 2007, and she performs weekly at the elegant IP Casino/Resort/Spa and the Hard Rock Hotel in Biloxi, Miss. Marianne's music is described as "a blend of many styles such as acoustic, country/crossover and folk music that brings all walks of life together in unity."
Fayette County resident A'Lise Holliday is a Hip-Hop and R&B singing sensation and songwriter at 13 years of age. Her singing brings comparisons to Beyoncé or Cristina Aguilera. A'Lise performs regularly at schools, churches, sporting events, and restaurants. This serious and hard-working student is on the fast track to be an Atlanta recording star despite her young age.
Both these talented singers will perform in Senoia during the Memorial Day festivities. "The Car Guys," Scott Sargeant and Charlie Filkins, of High Octane Radio 92.5 The Bear, will emcee and provide additional music during the festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The parade kicks off at 2 p.m. with lots of patriotic floats to honor veterans. During the parade there will be a stirring, dramatic flyover by the Peachtree City/Falcon Field Civil Air Patrol GA-116 Composite Squadron. The aircraft will be one of the Civil Air Patrol single engine propeller fleet aircraft. The inspiring keynote speaker will be World War II veteran Helen Denton.
Along with delicious food for sale, antique and craft vendors, children's amusements, vintage cars, Civil War and Revolutionary War reenactors and a living history exhibit will round out the day's activities. A fireworks display will end the celebration at the Senoia ball fields after dark.
The Memorial Day Festival is sponsored by the City of Senoia and the Downtown Development Authority. For more information, go to Senoia.com or contact Gail Downs at 770-599-9155 or Suzanne Helfman at 770-599-8182.
Welcome House Run May 24
The Welcome House will have its third annual "Run to Domestic Tranquility" Saturday, May 24 in downtown Newnan. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. and benefits the women and children's shelter. Send an e-mail to George Martin at r2sun98@mindspring.com for information on sponsorships and registration.
Red Cross CPR/first aid class offered
Help to save a life by becoming certified in CPR and First Aid.
The American Red Cross Coweta County Chapter, will be conducting an Adult CPR, Infant CPR, Child CPR, AED and First Aid Class on Saturday, May 31.
This course combines CPR and first aid training to teach participants how to: recognize and care for breathing, choking and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults; perform first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, sprains and strains; minimize the effects of shock; recognize emergencies and take action, and to understand the role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the chain of survival.
The class will start at 8:30 a.m. and be held at the chapter office, located at 770 Greison Trail, Suite G, Newnan. The cost of the entire course is $50 and prepayment is required to reserve your slot. If you have any questions or wish to take only one component of the course, contact the Coweta County Chapter at 770-253-2056.
Classical Dance Theatre announces 'A Choreographer's Showcase'
Classical Dance Theatre will present its spring concert, "A Choreographer's Showcase" Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sandy Creek High School Auditorium in Tyrone.
The concert will feature performances by the Classical Dance Theatre students as well as guest performances by the Southeastern Ballet Company, a professional dance company located in Newnan. The program will include a variety of dance styles including classical ballet, contemporary, flamenco, tap, modern and jazz pieces set to music including, "Epiphany" by Staind, "En Vogue" by Bond, prelude from "Carmen" by Bizet, and "Allegro Con Fuoco" by Tchaikovsky.
Funding for the Southeastern Ballet Company's featured presentation of "A Choreographer's Showcase" is supported in part by the Grassroots Arts Program of the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia Assembly and in partnership with Arts Clayton.