Main Street Players prepare for February mystery-thriller production
ALEXANDER CAIN ::: An enthusiastic cast of five will present playwright Ira Levin’s 1978 play “Deathtrap” next month inside the Main Street Players Theatre in downtown Griffin. The cast includes Main...
View ArticleEssentials of Wildlife Photography
SUBMITTED ::: Dr. Jimmy Day will be the speaker at the Tuesday, January 21st meeting of the Georgia Nature Photographers Association, Central Region. His topic will be “Essentials of Wildlife...
View ArticleCamelot Theatre, Studio D students showcase theatrical skills in Atlanta
ALEXANDER CAIN ::: Three youth from Griffin are waiting to hear if they will be chosen to participate in the filming of performing arts DVDs in New York City after attending a musical-theater based...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Ballroom Dance
Stardust Ballroom Dance Club will host a St. Patrick’s Day Ballroom Dance with FREE hour of Foxtrot lessons on Friday, March 7, 2014. Dance music and lighting by DJ Bill Mitchell. Cost of dance...
View ArticleLightroom Workshop March 18
Catherine Ritchie Park will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, March 18th meeting of the Georgia Nature Photographers Association, Central region. Her topic will be “Post-Processing Photos Using...
View ArticleGriffin Choral Arts, Griffin Ballet Theatre present “A Mother’s Tears”
By ALEXANDER CAIN ::: The Griffin Choral Arts community chorus, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will present “A Mother’s Tears” on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the...
View ArticleEaster Eggstravaganza at The Rock Ranch Today
SUBMITTED::: A free, outdoor egg hunt will be held today (Saturday, April 12) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Rock Ranch, Truett Cathy’s 1500-acre property in Upson County. This event, appropriately...
View ArticleViolin virtuoso Emil Altschuler to perform in Griffin
STAFF REPORTS ::: In 2012, violin virtuoso Emil Altschuler performed in concert at the First United Methodist Church in Griffin. Emil’s brilliant technique and vigorous performing energy captivated the...
View ArticleGriffin Ballet Theatre to present classic holiday favorite “The Nutcracker”
STAFF REPORT ::: Please join Griffin Ballet Theatre and continue to celebrate its 20th Season of dance with the annual holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. Join Clara, Fritz the Mouse King,and the...
View ArticleSlowExposures announces the Dunnahoo Prize for young photographers division
STAFF REPORT ::: SlowExposures is pleased to announce the inaugural Dunnahoo Prize for the winner of our Young Photographers Division. The prize will honor Dr. Dan Dunnahoo’s lifetime commitment to...
View ArticleGACA announces upcoming 2017-18 concert lineup
STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin Area Concert Association has announced its lineup of performers for the 2017-18 concert season. The upcoming season will consist of four concerts featuring internationally...
View ArticleDoc Holliday BBQ & Music Festival returns
From the Shadows of the Past, a re-enactment group, will once again appear at the annual Doc Holliday BBQ & Music Festival in historic downtown Griffin. The group will present three performances of...
View ArticleThe answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
This column written by Dr. Bob Hayden was previously published in the print edition of The GRIP. That title is not original with me. You may recognize it from Bob Dylan’s song of 1962. Originally...
View ArticleMain Street Players presents “The Mystery of Irma Vep”
NORMA RICHARDSON ::: What do you get when you combine a bit of Victorian melodrama, a bit of “Wuthering Heights,” a bit of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rebecca,” a bit of penny dreadful horror and a whole lot...
View ArticleGriffin Choral Arts to present Handel’s Messiah
STAFF REPORT ::: Griffin Choral Arts (GCA) will present Handel’s “Messiah,” Parts 2 and 3 on 7:30 p.m. March 15. Sixty area artists will perform this work. Handel’s oratorio “Messiah” stands as a...
View ArticleLocal students earn high praise at 2018 Atlanta Junior Theater Festival
Members of Camelot Theatre Company recently performed well at the 2018 Junior Theater Festival is attached. Photo credit James Barker Photography SUBMITTED ::: Students from Camelot Theatre Company...
View ArticleSometimes parents need tweaking
This editorial column by Dusty Takle was previously published in a print edition of The GRIP. I have found myself the past few weeks correcting Jett and how he responds to me. “Remember who I am,” I’ve...
View ArticleLast weekend to catch Main Street Players “The Diviners”
NOR NORMA RICHARDSON ::: Main Street Players is proud to present “The Diviners,” its fourth production of the 2017/2018 season. This moving, critically-acclaimed drama is sure to captivate you and...
View Article16th Annual June Jam sure to rock
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The 16th Annual June Jam is right around the corner and has a packed schedule of activities with something for everyone. Coming Saturday, June 2, the family-friendly event is...
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