Southern Crescent Chorale Holds Auditions
May 16, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
The Southern Crescent has a reputation for excellence and achievement in the south metro area arts community. An auditioned community chorus, the Chorale’s mission is to enrich its communities and provide talented and interested singers an opportunity to perform a variety of challenging choral literature with high performance standards. Chorale members hail from seven different [...]
Cruise for a Cure! Relay for Life – Fri May 17th
May 14, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
Want to go on a cruise that you don’t have to worry about getting seasick or being stuck at sea? Then join us on Friday, May 17th as we go “Cruisin’ For A Cure” with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Fayette County. This year’s Relay For Life event is being held at [...]
Guitars Not Guns: Changing the World, One Kid at a Time
May 10, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Good Stories
By Sharon Ricks Music is powerful. It can fill up a restaurant on a slow night, bring joy to a child’s face, or send an urgent message to a violent world. On a Tuesday evening in early April, it did all three at once at the Pizza Hut Restaurant on Crosstown Court in Peachtree City. [...]
Free Film Series at Fayette Library Starts May 15
May 3, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
On Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Fayette County Public Library launches a new series of free film screenings for adults, set to run through August. The public is invited to “Dig into Documentaries” all summer long, with a selection of eight films covering a wide variety of true-to-life topics. The goal of the [...]
Southern Crescent Chorale’s Hooray for Hollywood May 11
April 24, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
Hooray for Hollywood JANICE FOLSOM, Director Kim Bowers-Rheay Baran, Guest Soloist Accompanied by Steve Shivers and The Jazz League Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:00 p.m. Southern Ground Amphitheater Fayetteville, GA Tickets: $15 Adults • $12 Students & Seniors (60 and up) Group Price: 20 or more, $2 off each ticket • Must be bought in [...]
Geek the Library!
April 15, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do
It’s time to get your Geek on at the library! From Southern Metro Atlanta Counties to Macon and Middle Georgia, libraries began a “Geek the Library” campaign on April 1, 2013. This is a community-based public awareness campaign for Public Libraries and their funding agencies. Residents may soon add a new verb to their vocabulary—‘geek.’ [...]
10 Family Travel Tips
March 12, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
Spring is almost here, and summer is right around the corner! This means increased family travel and fun with the kids. Here are 10 family travel tips: Pack light – this might not sound easy when we are used to overflowing diaper bags, but with the Babee Covee, a new baby blanket and cover that [...]
Best Fruit Plants for the Southern Garden
February 17, 2013 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under outdoor
Mid-winter is the perfect time to plant fruit trees and shrubs in anticipation of enjoying your own delicious harvest in the years ahead. Many people are reluctant to grow fruit because they believe the process is too challenging. While growing some fruit, like peaches and apples, can be a daunting task, you’ll be surprised how [...]
Sweeten Up Valentine’s Day the Red Velvet Way
February 13, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Food
(Family Features) Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to show someone how much you care. Whether you want to say “xoxo” to family or “be mine” to a new Valentine, red velvet is the flavor that says it best. “Amid a sea of pink holiday confections, red velvet stands alone with its vibrant hue and [...]
7 Frugal Ways to Treat Yourself on Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under At Home
Feeling pathetic on Valentine’s Day isn’t just confined to single adults. This festive form of inadequacy begins as early as middle school, when class is interrupted to deliver flowers or artificial leis to the popular kids. We learn a little something called “perspective” in our adult years, but some of those residual feelings bubble up [...]
DIY “Heart” Project: My Heart is Yours…
February 10, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under At Home
by Virginia Bittinger This Valentine’s Day. show your love by making your sweetheart a thoughtful handmade gift. Create a one-of-a-kind Valentine that can be displayed year round. This fun, festive, and unique craft idea makes a great gift than be created by anyone of any age. Here’s what you’ll need to make this three [...]
Starting a Book Club? How to Do It Right – and Make It Last
January 17, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Books & Stuff
A good book is something to be shared. Many people enjoy passing along used paperbacks to friends, but if you truly want to share your reading experience, there is no better way than through a book club. Can’t find a book club to suit your style or schedule? Form your own with a little help [...]