Arts & Culture

Extras needed for 'Drop Dead Diva'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 1:23pm

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- "Drop Dead Diva," the hit Lifetime series that films in Peachtree City, is looking for extras.

RELATED | Extras casting calls in Atlanta

The show is currently looking for stand-ins, bar patrons and a stenographer, among other roles.

Visit facebook.com/billmarinellacasting for all the details. Casting directors need contact information and three recent photographs from everyone who's interested.

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Life & relationship strategist Kenny Pugh launches program for teen pregnancy

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 9:29pm

In support and partnership with The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Life & Relationship Strategist, Author and Speaker,Kenny Pugh (http://www.kennypugh.com) will launch Abstinence Matters

Life & Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh

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Author to hold book signing at The Avenue

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 9:23am

Author to hold book signing at The Avenue

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury will hold a talk and book signing in Peachtree City this weekend.

Kingsbury will speak about her latest novel, The Chance, at Books-A-Million on Saturday, Apr. 13 at 3 p.m.

She is a Tennessee-based inspirational author who has written dozens of books, most of which have been bestsellers.

Learn more at karenkingsbury.com.

Books-A-Million is located within The Avenue at Peachtree City shopping center.

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2013 Shuler Hensley Awards nominees announced

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 11:26am

2013 Shuler Hensley Awards nominees announced

ATLANTA -- Some of the most talented young performers in Georgia have been recognized with nominations for the 2013 Shuler Hensley Awards.

The awards program honors the best high school musical theater productions in the state.

It is named for Cobb County native Shuler Hensley, a seasoned Broadway performer who has won a number of prestigious awards, including a Tony.

This year's Shuler Hensley Awards nominees were announced Tuesday. The awards ceremony will be held Apr. 18 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

The nominees include:

Best Overall Production

* Avenue Q
Atlanta International School, Buckhead

* Les Misérables
Buford High School

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Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 2:05pm

Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

On the heels of a successful campaign launch for "I Am Not Yours!"- a campaign committed to taking a stand against child sexual exploitation, Jasmine Guy has been making her case in national media with the likes of

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The Fred announces 2013 concert schedule

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 12:15pm

The Fred announces 2013 concert schedule

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Peachtree City's Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater has announced its 2013 Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series under the Stars lineup.

Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys will kick off the season on May 18, while the World Class Rockers -- original members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toto, Steppenwolf, Journey and Santana -- will perform on June 8.

The Temptations and the Four Tops will bring their smooth sounds to The Fred's stage on June 29. The Where the Action Is tour featuring Paul Revere and the Raiders, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, The Association and Mitch Ryder will stop by on July 20.

Huey Lewis and the News will perform on Aug. 23. The sixth and final concert of the season has yet to be determined.

Series tickets will go on sale on Friday, Mar. 22. To learn more or buy tickets, visit amphitheater.org or call the box office at 770-631-0630.

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Poetry contest ends Friday

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 1:01pm

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- The Friends of the Peachtree City Library poetry contest ends this Friday, Mar. 1 at 5 p.m.

The contest's theme is "Our World, Our Community."

Everyone is welcome to enter. A cash prize of $100 will be awarded to the winners of each of the three categories: students in grades 1-6, students in grades 7-12 and adults.

A $10 entry fee must be paid for up to three poems.

Send your submissions to ptc.library.friends@gmail.com.

Visit peachtree-city.org to learn more.

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