Sunday, May 19, 2013
One critic says action "relentless and violent" while another says the film eclipses its 2009 predecessor.
The premise, courtesy of the film's official website: When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. Here's what critics are saying: "Star Trek Into Darkness" is rated PG-13 for PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Gwinnett County Public Schools salutes fine arts programs in its latest issue of Communique.
As the school year comes to a close, Gwinnett County Public Schools officials are taking the time to commend the district's arts programs and the students who bring them to life. More than 147,000 Gwinnett County students were enrolled in fine arts classes this year, officials said in the latest issue of Communique, an online magazine for the district's school community. That's more than 88 percent of the district's student enrollment. "At a time when shrinking budgets have squeezed out electives in some school districts, we feel both fortunate and resolute in ensuring that fine arts remain an important part of quality and effective education for Gwinnett County schoolchildren," Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks said in Communique. "If you …
The former Norcross High School graduate, stars in "Days of Our Lives," and has been nominated for a third time.
For Peachtree Corners former resident, Chandler Massey, life keeps getting sweeter by the day. The former drama student at Norcross High has made it to the big league. He stars in the long-running daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives," and has been nominated for an Emmy for the third time. The awards take place on June 18. Massey, whose parents Lewis and Amy Massey live in Peachtree Corners, won his first Daytime Emmy in 2012. This year is the third time he's been nominated. "It feels great," said 22-year-old Massey in a report published by PEOPLE. "It's a huge honor and I'd love to have another piece of hardware but we'll see what happens in June." Massey, who also has a movie to add to his credits ("16-Love debuted in January 2012), plays a…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Critics describe the adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel as "frenzied," "audacious" and "relentlessly entertaining."
The premise, courtesy of the film's official website: “The Great Gatsby” follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy (Carey Mulligan), and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible…
Friday, May 10, 2013
The Canadian superstar will make a tour stop at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Oct. 27.
Canadian superstar Michael Buble’s upcoming 40 city tour will include a stop Oct. 27 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth. His latest U.S. tour begins in Chicago Sept. 7. Ticket sale dates have not yet been announced. Bublé has already sold out l0 nights at the 17,000 capacity 02 Arena in London beginning June 30 and 5 nights at the l0,000 capacity 02 in Dublin beginning July 15. His previous Crazy Love Tour sold out in 80 U.S. cities and was seen by over two million fans worldwide, according to a news release. “To Be Loved” is Bublé’s fourth consecutive No. 1 album. For more information, go to http://www.michaelbuble.com.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Eddie Owen Presents hosts the concerts by the Songs for Kids Foundation May 9-11.
The Songs for Kids Foundation will present three nights of live interactive concerts at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 9, 10, and 11. The concerts -- full of great songs for children -- start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Proceeds benefit the foundation. The non-profit Songs for Kids Foundation, founded in 2007, enriches the lives of children suffering from illness or hardship. The organization brings music to hospitals and special needs camps through concerts, bedside performances, and its Songs for Kids songwriting and recording program. In 2013, the Songs for Kids tour will travel 25,000 miles and visit more than 180 cities and 200 …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Robert Downey returns as a PTSD-ridden Tony Stark.
Having bested the aliens who invaded in "The Avengers," Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), aka Iron Man, finds himself unable to sleep and feeling anxious. His girlfriend, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), is miffed because he spends so much time building his Iron Man suits. Tensions around the world are rising because of terrorist bombing by an Osama bin Laden-ish villain, the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley). When an official with Stark Industries is killed in an attack, Tony vows revenge. As the plot unfolds, he battles a geekish techno genius, Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce), and encounters a woman he knew years before, Maya Hansen (Rebecca Hall). Here's what the critics are saying: “Iron Man 3,” by contrast, at once invokes Sept. 11 and dodges it, …
Friday, May 3, 2013
'Shaken, Not Stirred' Saturday night. Three singer songwriters performing Friday night. Premium reserved seating for Edwin McCain concert Sunday night sold out.
Peachtree Corners .007 fans - there's good news. The Red Clay Theatre (RCT) in nearby Duluth is presenting a full line-up concerts this weekend. Matthew Kahler, Rose Cousins and Andy Offutt Irwin are appearing Friday night. There’s a special treat for .007 movie fans Saturday night with “Shaken, Not Stirred,” the Music of James Bond. Premium reserved seating for Edwin McCain’s concert Sunday night is sold out. Regular seating is still available. Erick Baker is appearing as his special guest. RCT welcomes singer-songwriters for Open Mic Night Monday. Here's the concert schedule Friday-Monday, May 3-6, for “Eddie Owen Presents” at the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth. FRIDAY, MAY 3 Matthew Kahler – Rose Cousins – Andy Offutt Irwin Doors open at 7 …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The winner will receive a pair of tickets to see the play on opening weekend at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Thanks to everyone who entered our Lark Eden ticket giveaway contest! We asked you to tell us about your best friend. We then randomly selected a winner from all of the submissions. Our winner is Beth Farr! Here's what Beth said about her best friend: "My daughter is my best friend as we have fought some tremendous battles together theses past few years. She has always loved live theater as does her mom, her grandpa and his mom before her. She blesses my life both on stage and off." Congratulations Beth! Check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize, two tickets for the Saturday, May 8th performance of Lark Eden at 8pm at Aurora Theatre in downtown Lawrenceville, Ga. Enjoy the show! If you didn't win, you can still buy …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Patch is giving away a pair of prime tickets to the last show of the downtown Lawrenceville theatre's season.
Enter to win a pair of fifth row tickets to an opening weekend performance of Lark Eden at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville on Saturday, May 4, at 8 p.m. from Patch. Aurora's final play of its 17th season, Lark Eden is a southern comedy about chosen family and best friends. The play by Natalie Symons follows three lifelong friends over 75 years. The play runs from May 2 through May 26. Full-price tickets start at $20. Visit www.auroratheatre.com for discount and matinee prices. To enter Patch's ticket giveaway, simply tell us about your best friend in the comment section below by Thursday, May 2, at 12 p.m. We will randomly choose the winner from the comments. The winner will be announced by Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. See our rules for…
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Gloria Rowley
9:50 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013
My sister, Landa, is my best friend. She is a Godly woman and has raised an amazing family along with her husband. I used to copy everything she did if I could. If we all went to a restaurant I would wait to order until she did and I would order the exact same thing. I even followed her to the same college. She lives way up in Virginia now, but I visit her as often as I can and we talk all the … more ›