Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

20 ENTERTAINMENT of events for ones .* *■ Weil, if your new year’s ^•resolution Justin Bieber, is to it’s see more good a thing Atlanta's a short drive away. It seems the • j metro area just can’t get ^ enough of him. •>* In addition to the Biebs, • tnnd yes I’m using that “name ironically, 2013 will „ bring a lot to the state’s • T venues. »** And since this week is ♦ ioid of just about any •Jntertainment, I’m choos- 1 mg to highlight some of ■ *>he best and worst coming Sown the pike. * Bieber, for me, is ,erpong the worst. For whatever reason, howev¬ er, tweens can’t seem to get enough of him. Having just come last ■ month with the Jingle Ball to Philips Arena, he’ll be back Jan. 23. If that wasn’t enough Bieber fever, the young heart throb is returning in August. , t Multiple circuses and children’s shows will be sprinkled throughout the year, including: • Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Dragons and Yo Gabba Gabba in February • Pajanimals Live in March • Mary Poppins in April • Disney on Ice's Worlds of Fantasy in Mav. For the kids’ shows, though, I’m most excited to take my son to Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Cobb Energy Centre on Feb. 2. The huggable. lovable dog recently celebrated FROM 1C Looking Mv office is usually pretty neat and tidy as well since l spend a large part of my day in there writing, making calls, etc. Sometimes, when I have numerous projects going on, it may appear unorganized on my desk, but it is always an organized chaos and I know where everything is and how it will get done. Having multiple things going on is something I'm used to. It turns out having four children in less than seven years is good training for all sorts of things in the business world, not the least of which is supreme multitask¬ ing. So if 1 am so organized, why is this always on my list? Because there are always things I don’t necessarily enjoy doing that need to be done. For exam¬ ple, I haven’t been in our attic in years. I know it is not pretty and needs to be thoroughly cleaned out. Ditto our closet. 1 am sure my chest of drawers needs to be gone through as well. Then there is always our youngest son’s closet. That actually frightens me a bit. All of those proj¬ ects are on the current 2013 list. The biggest goal for me in 2013 is completing my first cookbook. Perhaps I am saying it publicly so I will give it my full attention. 1 have been working on the book for years, testing recipes on my family .: n c W 4 GLASS TINTING Auto • Residential • Commercial Give your ride a new look * * < r: f * m 105 Enterprise Dr. Suite H Cumming, GA 30040 n 770 - 888-3939 FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS | lbrsythnews.com JENNIFER SAMI Columnist his 50th birthday, and that’s not in dog years. Clifford, who first appeared in books, was one of my favorite char¬ acters as a child. And l couldn’t be happier he’s held off on retirement long enough that I can relive that nostalgia through my son. It’s definitely not like Sesame Street and some of the Disney shows, where there are some jokes for adults hidden in the show. But for kids, it’s a lot of fun and helps promote reading. Some of the bigger shows on the horizon are the Blue Man Group and the Producers at the Fox Theatre in January, Sarah Brightman at the Fox Theatre and Bon Jovi at Philips Arena in February. In March, Jerry Seinfeld w ill be at the Fox Theatre and Eric Clapton at Gwinnett Arena. Philips Arena will also be packed in March and April with perfor¬ mances from Pink, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5 Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Rod Stewart. Most of them, with the exception of Gaga and Seinfeld, have performed in Atlanta in the past year or so. Still, with devoted followers and their con- 'The biggest goal for me in 2013 is completing my first cookbook. Perhaps I am saying it publicly so I will give it my full attention.' and friends and visualizing its comple¬ tion. Now that three of our four chil¬ dren are basically out on their own, l want to pass on the family meals they were raised on. I have so many fond memories of cooking for our family and breaking bread together. Of course, I hope to have many more meals with our fami¬ ly and friends, but I would love to have a cookbook that contains all of those recipes. So there. I have said it to my little world, and now l have to do it. Hopefully soon I will be telling all of you about its release. Happy New Year to all of my read¬ ers! I wish you all the best and health and happiness in 2013. South Forsyth resident Adlen Robinson is author of “Home Matters: The Guide to Organizing Your Life and Home." E-mail her at contact@adlenrobinson.com. performances Jan.12 Boortz's Happy Ending Jan.12 The Darkness Jan.13 Shatner's World: We Just Live In It Jan. 15-20 Blue Man Group Jan.19 Hot Water Music Jan.20 Bryan Adams Jan.23 Justin Bieber Jan. 25-31 "The Producers" Feb. 2 "Clifford the Big Red Dog” Feb. 4 WWE Monday Night Raw Feb. 5-10 "Flashdance" Feb. 5-16 Atlanta Ballet presents "Dracula Feb.10 Winter Jam feat.Toby Mac Feb. 13-18 Ringling Bros. Circus: Dragons Feb. 14-17 Alvin Ailey DanceTheater Feb.21 Sarah Brightman Feb. 22-March 2 Ringling Bros. Circus: Dragons Feb. 27 Bon Jovi March 1 Pink with the Hives March 2-3 Nuclear Cowboyz tinued chart domination, they likely won’t have a problem garnering a sell¬ out crowd. The name to watch in that group is Sarah Brightman. The classically trained singer is probably best known as the inspiration for the role of Christine Daae in “The Phantom of the Opera,” written by her then-husband Andrew Lloyd Webber. She was the first and most recognizable woman to have played the up and-coming opera singer and love interest in the longest-running Broadway production. Pollision winning ‘TPenter v *** m m * 4 YourDayWeCKe® We get you back on the road FAST. Call for a FREE estimate! 525 Atlanta Rd., Cumming, GA 30041 770 - 887-8738 She’s since done the classical/new-age pop thing, releasing multiple albums. Her current tour, albeit outrageously priced, will feature some of her biggest hits, as well as new songs from her upcoming release, “Dreamchaser.” Another notable show will be Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers at Atlanta Symphony Hall in March. The rangers had started climbing the ranks in the bluegrass/country scene before the comedian, actor, screenwriter and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Martin joined in FROM 1C Changes: Focus on “Things don't happen quick enough for us sometimes," Porter said. For someone trying to lose weight, if the first effort doesn’t lead to results, Porter said researching other methods or seeking professional guidance can help. Weight-loss or other health or nutrition resolutions are some of the top choices for people at the start of a new year. Michele Melton. Forsyth County extension agent, said statistics show that more than one-third of American adults are obese and nearly two thirds overweight, which make weight loss a particularly common goal. As for the timing at the start of a year, Melton said the “overindul¬ gence” during the holidays can cause people to make a weight-loss resolu¬ tion. “It’s just kind of on the heels of putting on an extra pound or two," she said. “Whether it has to do with losing weight, or being more healthy, the bottom line is lifestyle changes.” Deals or promotions from health related industries often pop up at the new year, which Melton said can also be a cause of people seeking to make those Jan. i fitness or diet IS YOUR BATHTUB EMBARRASSING? A THE BATH FITTER* ADVANTAGE • innovative material that non-porous is extremely, fj J 1 • easy to clean i • Wide range of styles and accessories • Most installs completed in ONE day - P • A fraction of the cost of conventional remodeling ‘ % f FR ;1N-HO r i 1 PRESENT THIS COUPON AND SAVE UP TO BATH s 450 FITTER - OR 770-558-8557 24 MONTHS 19C NO INTEREST WITH A T0084 EQUA:/PAYMENT'S’ d > lex i mil h i; •OfvrjMvAc, (WfWWih V25c*’ d tyfc, Um toOdMaitl bat Ow*c.< >M p«v, e*• c Coupon r-K<*t N* pm0*44 <*t of wttlmom only May noi V cornelnod w4tb yfnw srffar* or arc**! to pervtoxn vo»d at mb tocatto" SUNDAY. DECEMBER 30,2012 Fox Theatre $45.20-$114.40 Masquerade $23 Cobb Energy Center $36 $123 FoxTheatre $34 - $71.60 Masquerade $20 Cobb Energy Center $25-$69.50 Philips Arena $39.50-$89.50 FoxTheatre $34-$71.60 Cobb Energy Center $15.50-$30.50 Philips Arena $24-$94 FoxTheatre $42.40-$80.70 Cobb Energy Center $ 20 -$ 120 Philips Arena $10 Philips Arena $14-$130 FoxTheatre $34-$70.60 FoxTheatre $99.20-$273.85 Arena at Gwinnett $14-$130 Philips Arena $19.50-$155 Philips Arena $29.50-$99.50 Philips Arena $34-$ 104 2009. Since that time, people like me have quickly found out who they are. Martin's long fiddled w ith the banjo, even early on in his stand-up come¬ dy career. When he released his album, “Crow; New Songs for the Five-String Banjo,” he made his talent for the instrument known; it was more than just a prop. For bluegrass fans, this is def¬ initely one worth seeing. Other performers com¬ ing in 2013 are Barry Manilow, Fleetwood Mac, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney and One Direction. plans. She said the “tried and true” meth¬ od of losing weight with diet and exercise is the only way to truly attain that goal in a healthy way. A resolution. Sessions said, could also be considered an “effort to change habits,” and it’s well known that old habits die hard. “Remind yourself why you’re doing this, why this is the goal, and why this is important," he said. It's also important to share that information with someone else who w ill keep you accountable. Whether it’s a Web site communi¬ ty, a friend or a professional coach, that group or person is designed to keep a goal-seeker on track. Measuring progress instead of fail¬ ures will keep someone from relaps¬ ing on a goal. Any counter-productivity in reach¬ ing a goal. Sessions said, needs to be viewed as a learning experience. If someone who resolves to quit smoking lights up, for example, he said that presents an opportunity to review what triggered that habit and how to prevent it in the future. “Instead of beating yourself up ... know that that’s going to happen,” he said. "The important fact is to remember it’s a slip. It’s not back to square one.” The year is full of festi¬ vals too, including: Winter Jam in February; Atlanta Dogwood Festival in April; Atlanta Jazz Festival in May; Van’s Warped Tour in July; and Music Midtown Festival in September. Tickets are on sale for some of the bigger shows, so don’t delay to ensure you get to see everything on your 2013 wish list. Until then, have a happy, safe and healthy new year’s celebration. Jennifer Sami can be reached at jsami@forsyth news.com.