Monday, April 22, 2013
Winner Stacie Stamper: "Everybody has a way to give."
The winner of the Patch Easter PEEPs contest is a diorama that shows a little marshmallow figure in a hard hat helping to build a home while other PEEPs cheer him (or her?) on. The entry by Stacie Stamper honors the work of the Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, which helps support the nonprofit’s mission to provide decent housing for low-income people around the world. "That's so exciting. How fun is that?" Stamper said when she learned that her entry had won. Second place goes to Martin Burrow of Winder, who used jelly beans and a glass jar to create a colorful PEEPs floral arrangement. Stamper, a Duluth resident, is the donations coordinator for the Gwinnett Habitat ReStore in Lawrenceville. Habitat ReStores take donations of …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
"The Watsons Go to Birmingham" is scheduled to start filming on East Mountain Street later this month.
The Watsons are going to Birmingham - but they're also coming to the city of Stone Mountain. The Lifetime Television movie "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" is scheduled to film scenes on E. Mountain Street April 29 through May 2, said Susan Ryles, Main Street Stone Mountain executive director, at the city council work session Monday. Stone Mountain city is no stranger to being a backdrop to film projects, such as The Vampire Diaries. In addition, the movie "The Way We Roll" is scheduled to shoot in the city in May, said David Thomas, president and artistic director at ART Station. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" is a book by Christopher Paul Curtis, released in 1997. Book Storyline: When Kenny Watson’s brother, Byron, gets to be too much …
Friday, April 19, 2013
This weekend get out to the Mad Hatter Tea Party & Fashion Show in Acworth, a day of baseball and family fun at Sewell Park, the Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw and the Georgia Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Plant Sale in Marietta.
2013 Family Fun Day When: Saturday, April 20, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Sewell Park, 2055 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA What: Enjoy a day of baseball and family fun at Sewell Park. There will be activities for all ages, including: a bounce house, inflatable slide, dunk tank, face painting, silent auction, MLB pitch, hit and run competition, and food and frozen treats. Georgia Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Plant Sale When: Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: McFarlane Nature Park, 280 Farm Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067 What: The Georgia Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Plant Sale offers native plants for every garden whether you have sun or shade; wet or dry soil; or any combination in between including ground covers, …
Monday, April 15, 2013
RSVP by Monday for Wendy Wax's event at the Book Exchange.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line.
Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Starting in April concerts will be held once a month through September in Glover Park. Take a look at the lineup for the 2013 Glover Park Concert Series.
The Kurt Thomas Band will kick off the 2013 Glover Park Concert Series later this month with a party rock and country music. The first Glover Park Concert of the season will take place on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in and around Glover Park. The concerts are free and open to the public. Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up after 4 p.m. Personal tables are not permitted in the park but may be set up on North Park Square after 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Suburban Tap & Grille is running a contest showcasing local singers and songwriters.
Weekly cash prizes, social media recognition and landing a paying performing gig at Suburban Tap & Grille are at stake as the East Cobb restaurant continues its "Top of the Tap" contest for local singers and songwriters. Each Tuesday at 9 p.m., performers will play -- original songs are preferred over covers -- with the audience and other artists casting votes. At the end of the competition, two performers will be chosen for a finale event, with the winner booked to be a paid Suburban Tap performer. The contest is being handled by Cameron Guthrie, who is the host for each stage of the competition. Contestants must be present, checked in and tuned up by the 9 p.m. start time each Tuesday. A maximum of three performers are permitted on the …
We have six finalists and now it's up to you to help us choose a winner and 2 runners up! You have until noon Sunday, April 7 to cast your ballot. (Larger versions of these images are in a gallery below this poll.)
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Reservations are required for the Book Exchange event on April 16 with Wendy Wax, whose latest book is "While We Were Watching Downton Abbey."
Many thanks to Cathy Blanco of the Book Exchange for passing along the following information about its April 16 reception and book signing for East Cobb author Wendy Wax. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.; the store is located at 2932 Canton Road: She will be introduced by another store favorite, best-selling author Karen White. Attendees can win prizes in trivia contests based on the Downton Abbey TV series and Wax’s earlier books. The author of eight novels and a Florida native, Wax lives with her family in East Cobb, and has used both her Florida and Georgia environs as settings in her popular novels. While We Were Watching Downton Abbey is no exception, set in the Alexander, an historic Atlanta apartment building. The Alexander’s British …
Monday, April 1, 2013
We have six finalists and now it's up to you to help us choose a winner and 2 runners up! You have until noon Sunday, April 7 to cast your ballot. (Larger versions of these images are in a gallery below this poll.)
Want to see even more inspired ideas using PEEPs? Check out these PEEPs creations. And please take a moment to post a comment below to tell us why you voted for a particular piece of PEEP art. Readers, if you're having trouble seeing the poll, your mobile device may be incompatible with this tool. Please come back when you're at a computer.
Jean H
10:13 am on Monday, April 22, 2013
Yeah Stacie & Ashley... and Restore! very creative! more ›