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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.

RELATED | Shuler Hensley named artist-in-residence at Kennesaw State

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

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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
Poetry contest ends Friday

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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7 Fayette students named to Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, August 27th, 2012, 1:07pm
7 Fayette students named to Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. -- Seven talented young musicians from three Fayette County high schools have been named to the 2012-13 Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony.

The students were among 85 selected from more than 300 applicants. The Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony has given metro Atlanta's brightest talents an opportunity to shine since 1988.

Fayette County's symphony members are:

Fayette County HS
* Brian LaBrec, bass clarinet
* Kayla Poor, horn

McIntosh HS
* Luke Anders, trombone
* Colin Benton, tuba
* Jesse Hu, clarinet

Starr's Mill HS
* Addison Mason, alto saxophone
* Haley Strauss, bassoon

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Smooth jazz coming to Peachtree City

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, August 27th, 2012, 11:12am
Smooth jazz coming to Peachtree City

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Boney James is the next jazz artist to visit the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.

The concert will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31. Tickets can be purchased through Ticket Alternative or The Fred's box office.

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