Category: Entertainment

Thrilled to be an Artist in Athens

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By Carolyn Ellis

When I first started exhibiting artwork in Athens in 2012, I was struck by how much local interest and support there was for art in what I saw as quite a small town (Remember I’m from Washington, DC!). Here in 2016, I find myself even more amazed by how active and thriving the art scene is here in Athens! If you’d love to be an artist, perhaps even an artist in Athens were it’s greatly appreciated, taking this alcohol ink art course may be in your best interest.

Here are some examples of what I’m talking about: In just this one month of February, abstract artist Sky Copeland has opened Copeland Gallery at 217 N.Palestine and local fiber artist Sherry Searcy has begun showing her gorgeous hand dyed scarves and fabrics (Wearable Art!) at the Robin Clark Collection at 215 N.Palestine!

Right next door to these two newest art venues, of course, is well established Gallery 211 (211 N.Palestine), which continues to attract a growing number of artists, and mount totally intriguing shows – including the totally fun and wildly varied 1960s themed exhibit showing right now at 211!

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Ordinary Days Musical is extra-‘Ordinary’

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Members of the Hornet Theatre Company are putting the final touches on “Ordinary Days.” This humorous and poignant musical tells the story of four New Yorkers in search of happiness, love and cabs. Shows dates are Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5 and 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Athens High School auditorium. General admission is $10 and $8 for students. Pictured (clockwise from top left) are musical leads Mollie Davies, Russell Ingram, Emma Grey and Jacob Moore. Please come support student theatre. The talent will blow you away. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)

HCPAC to present ‘Marriage Can Be Hazardous to Your Health’

"Marriage Can Be Hazardous to Your Health" cast, from left, Shirley Niswonger, J Niswonger, Star Perez and John Wilson in back row. Missing Mary McCreary. Play is presented by HCPAC, opening February 11 in association with Samuel French. (Courtesy photo)
“Marriage Can Be Hazardous to Your Health” cast, from left, Shirley Niswonger, J Niswonger, Star Perez and John Wilson in back row. Missing Mary McCreary. Play is presented by HCPAC, opening February 11 in association with Samuel French. (Courtesy photo)

HCPAC press release

Rather than a new medical study, Henderson County Performing Arts Center is presenting a hilarious comedy with the warning “Marriage Can Be Hazardous to Your Health.” The play runs Feb. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m.

Marcia Colbert, Executive Director of HCPAC announced the cast, including J Niswonger, Shirley Niswonger, Star Perez, John Wilson and Mary McCreary.

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Panther Edition sings to DAR chapter

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On Dec. 16, the Sarah Maples Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution were excited to see the Panther Edition in their new costumes. Their Christmas songs and dance routines are always a joy to see. The Panther Edition is under the direction of Catherine Lindsley. It is the top show choir of the Mabank High School. Mrs. Lindsley has directed the choirs at Mabank for 23 years and has had a show choir for 20 of those years. This year’s Panther Edition will perform in approximately 20 community and civic performances, including a trip to Disneyworld in Orlando, and a spring show choir competition. Each member of the group must keep grades high and must re-audition every year in order to stay in the group. (Courtesy photo)