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Page 6B - The Wiregrass Farmer, October 22, 2008 & Entertainment 2008 series continues tradition of stunning performances THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE For over thirty years, South Georgia Arts Alliance has been bringing world class perfor mances to South Georgia at very affordable prices. Continuing the tradition, this year’s series called “Art...Your Way” features six national and international acclaimed produc tions plus two bonus series. “Art...Your Way” is presented by the ABAC Arts Connection and the arts councils in Tift and Turner counties which com prise the South Georgia Arts Alliance. “We are offering the same great entertainment with a twist this year. We added a new tick eting option. Everyone experi ences it these days - calendar overload! We’ve heard from so many whose lives seem to just get more complicated. As a result, it becomes more diffi cult to fit the events you want to see into the chaos that is our daily lives. The South Georgia Arts Alliance recognizes this reality and has created new subscription options that allow individuals to create their sea son according to one’s own personal tastes and time con straints. “This is accomplished by two new subscription levels: the FlexPass 5 and Flex Pass 4. The FlexPass is so simple; FlexPass 5 allows one sub scriber to come to any 5 Arts and Entertainment events dur ing the season. Likewise, FlexPass 4 admits one sub scriber to any 4 A&E events. There’s no need to choose in advance or to call anyone to notify of one’s choices. Simply show up at the event and enjoy! ” commented Wayne Jones, Executive Director, ABAC Arts Connection. For adults the FlexPass 5 is $57 per subscriber, and the FlexPass 4 is $48. The Full Series subscription is $65. Student ticket for those under the age of 18 is $20. ABAC and UGA Tifton students are admitted free with valid id. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ABAC Arts Connection at 229-391-4820. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Single event tickets are also available. Online ordering is available at www. southgaarts .com. “Art...Your Way” starts with Jane Hunt in Violin Venus on October 28 at ABAC’S Howard Auditorium. Jane combines the power and beauty of classical music with the energy and vitality of more modern genres such as folk, jazz and pop. She has per formed at premiere U.S loca tions including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Radio City Music Hall. Her international events include the Cannes Film Festival (France) and Sir Elton John’s Lifeball Benefit Concert (Austria). Her music has been described as expressive, passionate and technically superb. On November 17 at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center, one of the most exuberant musical theater masterpieces, Pirates of Penzance by New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, takes to the stage. Pirates, swashbuckling buccaneers, bubbling British bobbies, frol icsome Victorian maidens and delightful modern Major- General tell the story set on the on the rocky coast of Cornwell. The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players bring vibran cy, energy, and contemporary sense of humor to this musical, which features often quoted lyrics and familiar tunes. The holiday season will be ushered in with A D’vine Christmas on December 2 at ABAC’ s Howard Auditorium. Comprised of sisters Paula and Denise Pollard and friend Sheryl McGuire, D’vine is recognized as a world class gospel and inspirational group. This Georgia-based group has performed for presidents, world leaders, and corporate execu tives while touring both domes- tically and internationally. These ladies will present an evening of rich harmonic tones setting the mood for the season. Their soul stirring music will be a mix of a cappella singing and songs with accompani ment. Back by popular demand is the California Guitar Trio in the intimate setting of the Ocilla Methodist Church on February 19. These three guys warm up a winter’s night with a synergy between three techni cally strong musicians. Their music crosses many genres including classical, rock, blues, bluegrass, and surf music. Their songs were used to wake up astronauts of NASA’s Space Shuttle Endeavour. Additionally, California Guitar Trio’s music has been the soundtrack to Olympic cov erage by a major television net work for 1998,2000,2002, and 2004. Five by Design in Club Swing takes the audience on a trip down memory lane during the big band era with natural harmonies, vintage fashions, THE CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO A D’VINE CHRISTMAS In Loving Memory of Cedric Laster May 27,1963-October 21, 2007 In the Book of Job ^ 14; 1, 14 verses: Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trou ble. If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my chance come. God has once again plucked up yet anoth er flower from the earth. We could not let this year go by without remembering the times we shared. We had some good and some bad times but God saw us through. We will always love and keep you in our heart. Our mother is hang ing in there. I believe that you have taken your rest. In Loving Memory The Laster Family a STRONG FOUNDATION As your Superior Court Judgfy Mthttiie Cross ipilf apply the hiw tout wnke com fnon sense decisions based on Iter broad foundation of professional experience. M’jt'iil Experience Courtroom Experience 5m.il] BusEness Experience crossforjudgc. coni 1 ■ . bf \bc Q-r-j-.-Htr Lw Efc.1 MrrttK Ctm "■■i SVii'.il-i i -lf MELANIE CROSS far SvfWiQr Conn Judge and dramatic flare. These five vocalists use songs like “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If You Ain’t Got that Swing),” “In the Mood,” and “One for My Baby”, to turn back the clock. Five by Design in Club Swing will perform on March 15 at the Turner County Civic Center in Ashbum. The season concludes with three Jazz Stars - Bill Watrous on trombone, Jeff Jarvis on trumpet, and Roger Pemberton on sax. Each man is an accomplished player of his instrument and an energetic entertainer. Individually, these three men have played with the Who’s Who of the jazz world and participated in numerous recordings. Together these three stars will dazzle the audi ence as they are accompanied by ABAC’S own jazz band at Howard Auditorium on April 21. In addition to these six great performances, Full Series, FlexPass 5, and FlexPass 4 subscribers are given free admission to the First Tuesday Concert Series in the ABAC Chapel featuring regionally acclaimed artists. Another bonus is the Stafford Steinway Series of concerts by profes sionals on the Steinway grand piano in ABAC’S Howard Auditorium. “Art...Your Way” series is funded, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly. Individual and corporate patrons of the series help to make these performances pos sible. If you or your organiza tion is interested in support this arts endeavor, contact Wayne Jones at the ABAC Arts Connection at 229-391-4820. Your items for sale in THE CLASSIFIEDS Turn your stuff into CASH 567-3655 In Loving Memory of: Leola Farmer Morris February 10, 1920 • October 20, 2007 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to love you- no one will ever know. But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more. To remember the happy times- life still has so much more in store. Since you'll never be forgotten-1 pledge to you today- A hollowed place within my Heart is where you'll always stay. I love you! Robin Cox O'Neal (Mike) Vicky Cox Keen (Stacy) Kevin Cox (Pam) Brenda Cox (Ray) JOSEPH ‘ SHPEIIOR COURT IUDGE wvnfl.lcarlerlDr Jiri oe.com Vote Carter * Twenty years of courtroom trial experience <n both civil and criminal cases. * Appomtc d by C he Chief Justice or the Georgi a Supreme Court to mveshgato unethical behavior by attorneys * Special Assistant Attorney General fighting for abused children and the elderly. * As our Stale Senator - recognized statewide for his efforts to fight crime and protect Georgia citizens. * Involved in local schools as a former school board member and P7Qpresident * Served on boards of several community organizations and is active in tvs church.
