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Had Napoleon decided not to sell his American holdings, Little Rock would have been known to successive generations as La Petit Roche, a more romantic and evocative term for the view Arkansas River travelers have of the town. Best known as President William “Bill” Clinton’s hometown, it is a great destination for families, history buffs and nature lovers.
Read MoreDon’t get me wrong — I love that Atlanta’s arts scene has the Suzi Bass Awards, and that they’re now in their fourth year. For far too long local actors …
Read MoreImagine our surprise … we were listening to AM 1160‘s interview with Theater of the Stars‘ Nick Manos and Fox Theatre‘s Jamie Vosmeier and we heard them and station head …
Read MoreImagine our surprise … we were listening to AM 1160‘s interview with Theater of the Stars‘ Nick Manos and Fox Theatre‘s Jamie Vosmeier and we heard them and station head …
Read MoreThirty years ago, Ain’t Misbehavin’ — the original jukebox musical — premiered at the Manhattan Theatre Club and transferred to Broadway. It won several awards, including a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, which went to the show’s co-creator Richard Maltby Jr. Maltby also directed the 30th Anniversary version of the show, which kicks off its national tour in Atlanta this month, starring “American Idol” veterans Ruben Studdard, Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins.
Read MoreFor Theater of the Stars (TOTS) President Nick Manos, it all begins with family. His father, legendary producer and TOTS founder Christopher B. Manos convinced him to leave the corporate world of employee benefits to join the family business, where he enjoys producing family friendly musicals, including the “official” version of Disney’s High School Musical. The success of that production resulted in a valuable partnership with Disney that gives TOTS the right to adapt High School Musical’s sequels. But the initial idea to tackle the show, Manos says, came from an evening he spent with his daughter.
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Read MoreBy Kristi Casey Sanders
If you’re looking for a convenient yet dramatically different destination to spend a long weekend in, check out Brunswick and its Golden Isles — St. Simons, Sea Island, Little St. Simons and Jekyll. These coastal resorts have attracted millionaires, presidents and kings, but vacationers on a budget will find a wide range of accommodations. Golfers take note: More than 200 courses are here, and the area is part of the Coastal Georgia Golf Trail. Each area has its own attractions, activities and flair. Here’s a quick look at what each location has to offer…
Read MoreBy Kristi Casey Sanders
If you’re looking for a convenient yet dramatically different destination to spend a long weekend in, check out Brunswick and its Golden Isles — St. Simons, Sea Island, Little St. Simons and Jekyll. These coastal resorts have attracted millionaires, presidents and kings, but vacationers on a budget will find a wide range of accommodations. Golfers take note: More than 200 courses are here, and the area is part of the Coastal Georgia Golf Trail. Each area has its own attractions, activities and flair. Here’s a quick look at what each location has to offer…
Read MoreBy Kristi Casey Sanders
Prior to 1950, the state of Georgia had more than 350 historic theaters. Nearly half have been demolished. The Fox Theatre Institute’s mission is to save the rest…
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