Here are some of the top headlines from around the metro area.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
CNN has reported that two officers that were under investigation for possibly profiling Actor and Director Tyler Perry, have been cleared of any possible wrongdoing. The incident occurred in February of this year when Tyler Perry was pulled over in Southwest Atlanta after leaving his studio near Greenbriar Mall. Mr. Perry admits to making an illegal turn, but says he was pulled over and put into a hostile situation with the 2 officers. One officer even supposedly reached into his car to make him turn off his engine. Read more on Cascade Patch. The Georgia State Patrol has identified those involved in this morning's accident on Reinhardt College Parkway and Hickory Nut Drive. The 22-year-old motorcyclist who had to be pulled from under a…
“Aunt Bam’s Place” opens tonight at Cobb Energy Centre; the new Tower Stage at Vinings Jubilee debuts this week.
Not everyone knows that local funnyman of many talents Tyler Perry has added playwright and director to his roster of accomplishments. The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre will be rolling out Perry’s brand-spanking-new musical “Aunt Bam’s Place” beginning tonight. Starring Cassi Davis as the outrageously comical character Aunt Bam, this is a rollicking tale of family drama with the generous helping of hilarity one expects from the creator of the zany character Madea. Involving a nephew’s dilemmas juggling his nervous wife, visiting children, and drunken ex-wife, only Aunt Bam can sort out the raucous mess. Melanie Daniels and American Idol’s Parris Bennett also star in this terrific cast of actors and singers. Aunt Bam’s Place is …
Vinings resident shines at musical theatre awards ceremony; lots of performances and event happenings in the coming weeks at Cobb Energy.
Whether it plays classic rock, opera, musicals or ballet, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center has something for everyone. Check out what’s happening this month and next. The Third Annual Shuler Hensley Awards honoring musical theater in Georgia high schools will broadcast Friday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. on WSB-TV Channel 2. The awards show took place this past April at Cobb Energy and honored students in 15 different categories including overall production, leading actor and actress, supporting actor and actress, music direction, costume, lighting and scenic design and chorus ensemble. Vinings resident Jamie Harwood, who graduated from Lovett in the spring, received the best actress award at the ceremony. The awards are a part of Artsbridge…
