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Jake and Elwood are back in the “The All New Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers,” coming to The Classic Center Theatre stage on Friday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m.



The performance is the fifth in The Classic Center Theatre’s 2011-2012 Broadway Entertainment Series.



“The show is a night of the best music, the best moves and the best comedy you’re likely to see this side of Chicago,” organizers state. “Jake and Elwood are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clean off your perch.” [Full Story »] 

“Memphis,” the 2010 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical, and the show that’s currently blowing the roof off Broadway, will play a limited engagement at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from January 31-February 5, as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2011-12 season.

Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. with matinees Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $28. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000. [Full Story »] 

Jimmy Hooper has announced that he plans to run for chairman of the Banks County Board of Commissioners.

In a letter to citizens announcing his intentions, Hooper wrote: “Many of you will ask why I am announcing my intentions so early. My answer is that I want to have enough time to meet every person living in Banks County. I intend to shake your hand and ask about your concerns. I want to be able to do this before the Republican primary on July 31.”

Hooper worked for three decades as a principal in the Banks County School System. [Full Story »] 

The history and culture of the charming Southern town of Washington in Wilkes County…The beautiful lakes and countryside found in Lincoln County…A museum honoring Laurel and Hardy in a town filled with unique shops and boutiques in Columbia County…Heading across rolling hills in a wagon on a fox hunt in McDuffie County…Visiting a working grist mill and a museum filled with antique cars in Warren County.

The five Georgia counties that comprise the Clarks Hill region are filled with lots of adventures that make it a perfect destination for North Georgia residents. Take a long weekend or even a week and enjoy all that the Clarks Hill region has to offer. [Full Story »]