Athens State’s Athenian Players present dinner and theater production of The Glass Menagerie

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Guy McClure

256-233-8296

Guy.McClure@athens.edu

For immediate release

March 28, 2013

www.athens.edu

Athens State’s Athenian Players present dinner and theater production of The Glass Menagerie

ATHENS, Ala. – Athens State University’s Athenian Players will present a special dinner and theater performance of The Glass Menagerie on Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. The production will take place in the ballroom of the Sandridge Student Center on Athens State’s campus.  Dinner will be served by Picasso’s Grill with the cost being $30 per person.  

This production of Tennessee Williams’ acclaimed drama is the inaugural production for the Athenian Players.  This recently formed troupe was assembled by Athens State’s new Assistant Professor of Drama, Dr. Hugh Long.  Long will direct the production.  

“We are beginning a rebirth of Athens State University Drama with the great Southern Playwright, Tennessee Williams,” states Long, “and with the Athenian Players fostering a North Alabama theatre culture & community firmly grounded in our wonderful academic institutions of Athens State University and Calhoun Community College”

The cast consists of Laura Poe as the mother, Jensie Britt as her daughter, Colin Whitworth as her son, and Forrest Johnson as the gentleman caller. 

In addition to the dinner and theater showing, stage performances of the play will run the weekends of April 11 – 13, and April 19 – 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Calhoun Committee College’s Black Box Theater.  Matinee performances will be held on Sunday April 14 and Sunday April 21 at 2:00 p.m.  Admission to these theater productions be charged at the door and is $10.00 per person, $7.00 for students and seniors.

 For reservations to the dinner and theater performance, please call 256-233-8243.  More information can be found at www.athens.edu/athenianplayers.

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Attached picture:  Laura Poe, left.  Jensie Britt, right.

Athens State Senior Art Students Present Exhibition of their Works

For Further Information 

Guy McClure

256-233-8296

Guy.McClure@athens.edu

For immediate release
March 28, 2013
www.athens.edu


 

Athens State Senior Art Students Present Exhibition of their Works

ATHENS, Ala. - The senior art students of Athens State University will present their senior exhibition titled
“Hanging the Artists.” The exhibition will hang in the Alabama Center for the Arts’ main gallery beginning April 1 through April 11.

The Alabama Center for the Arts is located at 133 2nd Avenue in Decatur, Alabama. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:30 pm, and Friday from 8:00 to noon.

An Artist Reception will be hosted by the artists in the main gallery of the Center on April 5 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Featured artists for this show include Timothy Robertson, Adrianna Stephens, Heather Snow, Ashley Castillo, Nathan Stout, Katelin Harris, Sarah Heidtmann, Robyn Locke, Sandra Casteel, and Richard Roberts.

For more information visit www.athens.edu/ACA or call 256-233-8296.

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Singing on the Square Opens 2013 with Ashlyn Maine and The Valley Roots

For Immediate Release

April 1, 2013

Jeanette Dunnavant Jones

Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association, Inc.

256-232-5411

jeanette@visitathensal.com   

Singing on the Square Opens 2013 with Ashlyn Maine and The Valley Roots

Athens, AL – The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association is excited to bring two groups from North Alabama to kick off Singing on the Square on April 19^th.  Ashlyn Maine will perform at 6:00 PM followed by The Valley Roots at 7:00 PM.  The younger generation should really enjoy these two bands.  The Valley Roots style is very similar to Alabama Shakes.

Ashlyn Maine is an Indie Folk band born out of the backwoods of Madison County, Alabama in a sleepy and small community known as Harvest.  Influenced by bands such as City and Colour, Brand New, and Mumford and Sons, Ashlyn Maine has slowly and steadily been making a name for themselves in the North Alabama area. 

Formed in mid 2011, Ashlyn Maine has been touring extensively in the North Alabama area and recording in both home-grown and professional studios.  The band has also made a name for themselves by having their debut LP titled “Cigar Clouds” chart in the top 40 on the Amazon.com folk category.  Their hit songs “The Weather on Fridays” and “Ben City” have also been featured on WTAK 106.1 FM in Huntsville, Alabama, as well as WFMH Big 95.5 FM in Russellville, Alabama.

Born out of both Modern Rock and Southern Soul, The Valley Roots are leading the way in the new revitalization of the Muscle Shoals Sound.  Hailing from Florence, Alabama, The Valley Roots combine the best of the old school and the new in a unique sound that's equally down home southern Rock and Roll as it is Alabama rhythm. 

The Valley Roots are known locally for their raucous live shows which usually include dancing not only from the crowds enjoying them, but from band members joining in on the fun too.  Songs from The Valley Roots come at the audience in not only a fast paced rock show, but also in a soulful groove perfect for a summertime slow dance with a sweetheart.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the free concert on the east side of the courthouse in historic downtown Athens, AL.  For a complete list of all the 2013 Singing on the Square entertainers, visit our website, www.VisitAthensAL.com.  In case of rain, the event will be moved inside.  Please call 256-232-5411 or 256-867-1438 to get the rain location.  Visit the Athens Visitors Center located at 100 Beaty Street North for information on this event and other events and attractions in Athens-Limestone County.

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