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"An Evening with the Moonlighters" to benefit food bank

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:57am
"An Evening with the Moonlighters" to benefit food bank

The Dothan Moolighters, providing the sights and sounds of the big band and swing era for more than 20 years, are performing to benefit the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank this Friday, May 18th.

Relax and enjoy the music with coffee, dessert, and dancing from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.  There will be plenty of table seating provided, along with an opportunity to bid on items in a silent auction. 

A limited nubmer of tickets aer available for a donation of $10 per person or $15 per couple.  Groups may purchase tickets at the discounted rate.

For more information, call the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank at 334-794-9775.

Source: Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank

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"Inspried by Nature" cermamics exhibit currently on display at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 2:33pm
"Inspried by Nature" cermamics exhibit currently on display at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is exhibiting Inspired by Nature: Ceramics by Lynette Hesser and Steve Loucks through June 23rd.

Lynette Hesser and Steve Loucks are one of the South's most celebrated husband and wife ceramicist teams.  Loucks sculpts and forms the work, while Hesser carves and embellishes the form with detailed shapes and floral designs.

Lynnette Hesser, a resident of Alabama since 1987, was awarded the Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellowship in Crafts for 2011. Hesser designs are derived from geometric patterns and floral images. Loucks, who received his MFA in 1985 from the New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University, plays upon traditional pottery forms which transcend function.

Inspired by Nature is organized by the Wiregrass Museum of Art. The exhibition will be held in the museum's Dove East Gallery.

Source:  The Wiregrass Museum of Art

 

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Art exhibition part of ADMH's promotion of National Mental Health Month

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 2:21pm
Art exhibition part of ADMH's promotion of National Mental Health Month

Each year, the Alabama Department of Mental Health joins statewide and national organizations to promote National Mental Health Month, which is observed in May. Throughout the month, various advocacy organizations will host events statewide, and ADMH will present its 7th annual Capitol Showcase Consumer Art Exhibition. The art show was moved to May this year to coincide with National Mental Health Month.

Hundreds of consumers around the state with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, and/or substance use disorders will showcase their artwork throughout the month at the Capitol. The art show is an excellent opportunity to promote consumer dignity and gain more understanding of the individuals ADMH serves. This exhibit is about more than just the artists’ work.

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It's Showtime! presented by the Tri-State Symphony Orchestra

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 8:30am
It's Showtime! presented by the Tri-State Symphony Orchestra

The Tri-State Community Orchestra presents It's Showtime!  featuring the fun music of familiar Broadway tunes and movie themes.  The Providence Show Choir, The Silvertones and the Dothan Chamber Quartet will also be performing.

The performance will take place on Sunday, April 29th from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. at the Dothan Cultural Arts Center.

For more information or to order tickets, call the box office at 334-699-ARTS (2787) or visit the Orchestra's website.

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"Inspried by Nature" cermamics exhibit currently on display at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 2:33pm
"Inspried by Nature" cermamics exhibit currently on display at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is exhibiting Inspired by Nature: Ceramics by Lynette Hesser and Steve Loucks through June 23rd.

Lynette Hesser and Steve Loucks are one of the South's most celebrated husband and wife ceramicist teams.  Loucks sculpts and forms the work, while Hesser carves and embellishes the form with detailed shapes and floral designs.

Lynnette Hesser, a resident of Alabama since 1987, was awarded the Alabama State Council on the Arts Fellowship in Crafts for 2011. Hesser designs are derived from geometric patterns and floral images. Loucks, who received his MFA in 1985 from the New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University, plays upon traditional pottery forms which transcend function.

Inspired by Nature is organized by the Wiregrass Museum of Art. The exhibition will be held in the museum's Dove East Gallery.

Source:  The Wiregrass Museum of Art

 

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The Featured Players present "Shotgun Wedding: A Southern Love Story"

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 12:34pm
The Featured Players present "Shotgun Wedding: A Southern Love Story"

Dothan's community theatre group The Featured Players presents a dinner theatre production of Shotgun Wedding: A Southern Love Story.  

The final performances are tonight April 27th and tomorrow night, April 28th.  Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m..  Dinner & show tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for children.  Reservations are required for diner, but walk-ins for just the performance are welcome.  Tickets for the show only cost $15 for adults and $6 for children.

The Featured Players Theatre is located at 137 N. St. Andrews St. in Downtown Dothan.

For more information and to make reservations, call 334-673-1243

 

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Troy University Pied Pipers to perform in Troy, Ariton and Abbeville

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 2:32pm
Troy University Pied Pipers to perform in Troy, Ariton and Abbeville

The members of the Troy University Pied Pipers, a popular theater-for-youth performing ensemble sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance, will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 in the Trojan Center Theater on the Troy Campus.

The performance – geared for children kindergarten through third grade, is free. Theater doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited to 300.

On May 2, the Pied Pipers will perform at 9 a.m. at Ariton Elementary School and at 1 p.m. at Abbeville Elementary School.

“The performance will be a colorful, fast-paced, acrobatic, humorous, and visually engaging telling of some well-known children’s stories,” said Dr. David Dye, Professor Emeritus  of Speech and Theatre and the group’s founder and creative director.

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