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Holly Theatre Seeking Volunteers for January 2 Show
Available positions for The Mountain Music and Medicine Show on Saturday include Concessions, Ushers and Ticket Takers...
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One-Man A Christmas Carol Returns for Third Year
Anthony Rodriguez focuses on the classic art of storytelling in the Aurora Theatre's version of A Christmas Carol, using his voice and mannerisms to bring to life Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and the remarkable ghosts found in the greatest Christmas story of all time...
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Cumming Playhouse Singers to Perform at Holly Theatre
During a festive Holiday Concert on December 7, the group's full chorus -- with solo and ensemble pieces -- will be performing, with  Patricia Wester, pianist, accompanying...
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Local Actress Lends Advice
Edith Ivey has possessed a natural charisma since her first appearance on ‘Howdy Doody,’ a popular children’s show in the 1960s.  She's captured hearts across America since then, working along the sidelines of  films such as “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt...
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'A Night of Jazz & the Roaring 20s' at the Holly
The Holly Theater Board of Directors cordially invites all to attend the 10th Annual Holly Theater Fundraising Gala, "A Night of Jazz & The Roaring 20's," featuring the Atlanta Swing Orchestra...
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Locally Produced Crafts, Arts and Performances Showcase Communities in Northeast Georgia

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Holly Theater Announces Auditions for 'Plaza Suite'
All auditions will be held downstairs at the Holly on Saturday, August 15, 1:00 -4:00 P.M, and Sunday, August 16, 1:00-5:00 P.M.  Interested parties are asked to call the Holly Theater to set up an audition day and time. Auditions will include readings from the script...
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Hemlockfest Celebrates Fifth Anniversary This Fall
The festival is a three-day celebration of bluegrass, blues, and rock music held on a scenic 50-acre private resort in the foothills of the Appalachians. It’s a family-friendly event with something to interest people of all ages. Visitors can come for a day, or camp out for the weekend...
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“The Music Man” Promises to be a Highlight of the Summer
The Music Man, the Tony award-winning musical that played on Broadway for 1,375 performances, is the delightful story of Harold Hill (played by Michael Arens), a footloose con man who sets out to take advantage of the citizens of a small, turn-of-the-century Iowa town, promising to transform the children into a world-class brass band---for a price...
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Holly Theatre Promises Fun at Kids' Summer Camps
The Holly is proud of the fun, diverse, and educational programing the Dahlonega theatre has to offer youth of all ages, from three to 17.  With opportunities in musical theater, improvisation, acting, and even playwrighting, there is likely to be something for everyone at this year's summer camps...
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The Historic Holly Theatre to Present 'Nunsense'
If you want to tickle your funny bone, get to the Holly Theatre this month and enjoy their presentation of this hilarious tale of five nuns who host a talent show...
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North Georgia Orchestra Presents Concert April 14
The program will feature North Georgia violin majors, Martha Gardner and Carla Ganyard, who will perform as soloists with the orchestra on Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor for Two Violins. The concerto performance will also mark the first public use of the university’s newly acquired Neupert harpsichord...
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Holly Theatre Presents 'Once On This Island Jr."
Once On This Island Jr. is the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of animosity and demise...
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Legends Mickey Rooney and Vicki Lawrence to Perform at Cobb County Civic Center
Mickey and Jan Rooney will celebrate their 29 years of marriage and his more than 80 years in show business during their "Let's Put on a Show" performance on Saturday, April 4...
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"Can You Hear The Pipers Playing?"...
It's Coming…Dahlonega's 2nd Annual Celtic Music Festival! -Mark your calendar for March 27, 28 and 29, 2009!...
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'Bye Bye Birdie' Hits the Stage This Week
Bye Bye Birdie is a satire that takes place in 1958 and centers around an Elvis Presley type rock and roll superstar, Conrad Birdie, who is drafted into the army.  Show dates at the Holly Theatre begin on March 20...
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Mountain Music and Medicine Show Comes to The Holly
Doc Johnson's traveling Miracle Medicine Show has come to town and set up on the Square in front of Nix's Store, the hub of local commerce and social center of the area.  Doc brings musical acts of the time with him as well as his own brand of humor while he exhorts folks to buy his "Wizard Water" elixir...
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New Life Ballroom Dance Studio Set to Open in Forsyth County
The studio's owner, Bobby Hahm, is hosting a free grand opening event on Saturday, March 7, noon to 6pm, and again from 6:30 - 11:30 pm.  Each hour, guests can participate in free dance classes, followed by a short dance presentation, general dancing, food vendors and a host of prizes...
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Holly To Hold Auditions for 'Nunsense'

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Holly Children's Theatre Team Wins Top Honors
The team won top ranking of "Superior" at The National Performing Arts Festival in the Bahamas for their performance of Footloose, Feb 5-9, 2009, earning the chance to perform for the cruise ship...
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