Arts & Culture

WEEKEND EVENTS: Circus Clowns and Beauty Queens

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 11:10am

WEEKEND EVENTS: Circus Clowns and Beauty Queens

NORTHERN METRO AREA – There are tons of fun events going on this weekend, in your area. We’ve listed a few of them for you to check out with your family and friends.

Today, the Yaarab Shrine kicks off their 69th Annual Circus and Carnival at the Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. This circus is the world largest shrine circus. Food and rides will be open tonight; however, there will be no circus acts. Only $10 gets you unlimited rides on every ride at the fair.

Sprayberry High school will be hosting a Community Egg Drop on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Eggs will be dropped from a helicopter and there will be many vendors, including face painting and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

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Carmen Agra Deedy to visit Clayton Elementary

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 9:23am

Carmen Agra Deedy to visit Clayton Elementary

CANTON, Ga. -- The students at Clayton Elementary School in Canton were thrilled to learn that children's author Carmen Agra Deedy will visit their school on Monday, May 16.

Born in Havana, Cuba, Deedy came to the United States as a refugee in 1964 and grew up in Decatur, where she still lives.

She has been writing for children for over two decades. Her most popular book, "The Library Dragon," received various state book award and has sold nearly half a million copies.

In 2003, "The Library Dragon" was chosen to represent Georgia at the Library of Congress National Book Festival.

Deedy's most recent book, "14 Cows for America," is based on an astonishing gift that a Maasai village in Kenya gave to the United States shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks.

The book was released in Sept.

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BEST SPOTS: Inexpensive Dates

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 1:03pm

NORTHWEST METRO – For this week’s installment of Best Spots, we’ve compiled a list of Inexpensive Date Spots for you to take your special someone.

In today’s economy, it’s important to find companionship which, in our opinion, is the cheapest form of entertainment. However, it’s the springtime, and people like to get out every now and then. So, check out these suggestions for fun under $15.

If you have an office crush, we have the place for you. Local lunch favorite, Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs serves up, according to some, one of the best dogs in town. This humble, hot dog restaurant is known for its Iced Tea and famous Chili Slaw Dog served on a perfectly steamed bun. Everything in this restaurant is under $9. So, both, your date and your pockets will thank you.

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Cherokee County honored as 'Camera Ready Community'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, March 18th, 2011, 12:39pm

Cherokee County honored as 'Camera Ready Community'

ATLANTA -- Cherokee is one of 73 Georgia counties to be named a "Camera Ready Community" by Governor Nathan Deal.

The counties will be honored in a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 21 at the Georgia State Capitol.

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Sequoyah High senior wins national art award

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 10:37am

Sequoyah High senior wins national art award

CANTON, Ga. -- Anna Ristuccia is well on her way to becoming an accomplished photographer.

The senior at Sequoyah High School in Canton won three top prizes for her digital photography at the state level of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in January.

One of those winning photographs, Night, received a gold medal in the national competition earlier this month. It will be featured in an exhibit at the World Financial Center in New York City.

Anna has been invited to Carnegie Hall to receive her medal during an awards ceremony in May.

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Arthur's 'Little Sister' Visits Clayton Elementary

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, February 21st, 2011, 10:35am

Arthur's 'Little Sister' Visits Clayton Elementary

CANTON, GA -- Kim Brown, the younger sister of popular children's author Marc Brown, visited the second and third grade classes at Clayton Elementary School in Canton on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Marc Brown is best known for his Arthur books, a series about a loveable aardvark and all his animal friends.

At Clayton Elementary, Kim shared stories about her childhood and revealed that many of the characters in the Arthur books are based on real people from her family and neighborhood. Kim even admitted that Marc based Arthur's pesky little sister D.W. on her!

Needless to say, the students were thrilled to meet the "real" D.W. and hear about her adventures.

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Georgia Senator Encourages Students to Enter Holocaust Contest

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011, 9:44am

Georgia Senator Encourages Students to Enter Holocaust Contest

ROSWELL, GA -- Georgia Senator John Albers (R-Roswell) recently announced his desire for middle and high school students to enter the annual statewide Holocaust Art and Writing Contest.

Sponsored by the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Education, the contest's theme is "What Are the Lessons of the Holocaust?" The program began in 1995; this is the first year that the contest will include a Music category.

"These contests are a great educational tool that inspires students to take the initiative to learn more about a critical time in our history," said Sen. Albers. "This program is a great example of the kind of creativity our schools need to truly engage students.

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