Arts & Culture

Cherokee HS chorus to perform at Lincoln Center

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 11:00am

Cherokee HS chorus to perform at Lincoln Center

CANTON, Ga. -- The Cherokee High School Mixed Chorus has been invited to perform at Lincoln Center next year.

The Canton high school's students will take part in a concert called The Music of Eric Whitacre on Mar. 30, 2014. They will join other choirs from across the country to form one big chorus called the Distinguished Concert Singers International.

Dr. Jonathan Griffith, artistic director and principal conductor for Distinguished Concerts International New York City, said Cherokee High received the invitation because of the quality of its audition tape and the musicianship of its singers.

"It is quite an honor just to be invited to perform in New York," Griffith said in a statement. "These wonderful musicians not only represent a high quality of music and education, but they also become ambassadors for the entire community. This is an event of extreme pride for everybody and deserving of the community's recognition and support."

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2013 Shuler Hensley Awards nominees announced

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 11:26am

2013 Shuler Hensley Awards nominees announced

ATLANTA -- Some of the most talented young performers in Georgia have been recognized with nominations for the 2013 Shuler Hensley Awards.

The awards program honors the best high school musical theater productions in the state.

It is named for Cobb County native Shuler Hensley, a seasoned Broadway performer who has won a number of prestigious awards, including a Tony.

This year's Shuler Hensley Awards nominees were announced Tuesday. The awards ceremony will be held Apr. 18 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

The nominees include:

Best Overall Production

* Avenue Q
Atlanta International School, Buckhead

* Les Misérables
Buford High School

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American Idol winner Phillip Phillips to take KSU stage

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 5:06pm

American Idol winner Phillip Phillips to take KSU stage

KENNESAW, Ga. -- Artist Phillip Phillips will be live in concert at KSU Stadium on Sunday, March 24.

Phillip Phillips won the American Idol singing competition in its eleventh season, and released his debut singe "Home" that same year. The song was used as the theme song for the United States women's gymnastics team.

Phillips released his first album in November 2012.

Tickets to the show can be purchased through the KSU box office, (770) 794-7809, Showtime is set for 7:00 p.m.

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Chattahoochee Tech begins ESL program

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, February 25th, 2013, 2:47pm

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Chattahoochee Technical College will roll out a new program for non-native English-speaking students next month.

The Intensive English Program will feature classes in American culture and the English language, with a focus on grammar, writing, reading, speaking and listening. Students will learn in several environments, including a classroom, computer lab, library and from peer tutors.

"In the broad scope, the program will offer international students who currently attend or are interested in attending undergraduate programs in the United States the opportunity to improve their English language skills," Chattahoochee Tech ESL resource instructor Carol Glickman said in a statement.

Tuition for the Intensive English Program is $1,410 for full-time students, which includes 160 hours of instruction. There are also part-time options that cost $300 per class.

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