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Renovation of Historic Park Avenue Sanctuary
By Rev. Kristopher Aaron Exciting things are happening at Park Avenue Baptist Church. The church has recently renovated its historic sanctuary. Park Avenue sought to create a modern worship environment while seeking to enhance the historic beauty of the 80-year-old sanctuary. This was done by restoring old trim work, painting, and removing carpet to reveal […]
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Still Time to See Maynard Jackson High School Art Show at Library
By Henry Bryant The Friends of East Atlanta Library exhibit of student work from Maynard Jackson High School will be on display until April 9 on the Gallery Wall at the branch on Flat Shoals Avenue in East Atlanta Village. Jackson instructor Elaina Tess assembled works in various media for the show. Students include Robert […]
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Burgess Peterson Academy Art Show Coming to Library
By Henry Bryant Following the March High School Art Show, The Friends of East Atlanta library are mounting a showing of artwork from Burgess Peterson Academy at the library branch. Mr. Cosmo Whyte, art teacher at the elementary school, has gathered work from all grade levels. The show will go up on April 11 and […]
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Writer’s Work Reflects Memories of Growing Up in Segregated South
By Jef Blocker Meet author Anna Jean Mayhew, author of The Dry Grass of August, on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm at Bound To Be Read Books. Beautifully written and heart-wrenching, Mayhew’s first novel introduces a remarkable heroine in Jubie, whose narration brings this astonishing, shocking, and ultimately inspiring story to life. In August […]
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Notes on Neighborhood: April 2011
SEABA Updates By Ashley McCartney On February 17, 2011, we met at Young Augustine’s for our second soiree of the year. We were greeted with delicious appetizers and incredible hospitality. We networked our hearts out with new and familiar faces alike. I am excited by the increased interest in our organization from local business owners […]
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Calendar: March-April 2011
The deadline for the next calendar will be March 25, 2011. To submit and event email calendar@theporchpress.com, please put “ info4calendar” in the subject box, or call Nancy Leighton at 404-624-3082 and leave a message. Weekly Activities The following activities take place every week as listed; check with each organization for their holiday schedule. CHILDREN/STORY […]
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