While Idol mania is sweeping the country, the organizers at the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville are busy planning the third annual local competition that has grown in popularity throughout the county.

Classic Dr. Seuss tale comes to the Villages Amphitheater

"Oh, the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss!" So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. Join Fayette-Coweta Family Theatre and a cast of 55 adults, teens and children as they spring to life the imaginary worlds of Dr. Seuss. at the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville on June 22, 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. each evening.

Summer is finally here, well it feels that way anyhow, and that means summer camps, vacations, sleep-overs and all kinds of fun things for kids and their families.

Robert Altman has directed over 80 film and television projects in his 81 years. His resume includes well known films like “MASH,” “Gosford Park” and “Dr. T and the Women” as well as many, many lesser known projects. He has been nominated for seven Academy Awards but it was at the 2006 Academy Award ceremony that he received his first golden statue when he was presented with an Honorary Award “for a career that has repeatedly reinvented the art form and inspired filmmakers and audiences alike.”

Since they released the first “Toy Story,” Pixar has established themselves as the head of the computer animated class. Their films are visually arresting, telling stories that appeal to both children and adults, and they use top-notch voice talent to do it. With each passing film, the images on the screen become even more fantastic and “Cars” is proof once again of Pixar lapping the field.

The creators of two very good movies, “The Incredibles” and “Finding Nemo,” are back, as they bring us “Cars,” a movie where cars rule and humans don’t even exist!

While Idol mania is sweeping the country, the organizers at the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville are busy planning the third annual local competition that has grown in popularity throughout the county.

The monthly meeting of the Southside Chapter of the Southeastern Bluegrass Association will be held Sunday, June 18, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 193 Johnson Ave, Fayetteville. The church is located two blocks south of the Train Depot, just off S. Jeff Davis Drive.  From the Courthouse Square, go south on State Hwy. 85 to the first street and turn left next to the Fire Station on Johnson Ave.  The church will be about two blocks on the right.

The Southern Nights Chorale is a precision, men’s a cappella chorus. Its repertoire consists of an eclectic mixture of secular, sacred, and patriotic songs. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings.

"Chicago," winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and a Grammy Award for its cast recording, has the distinction of being Broadway’s longest running revival and is coming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre June 20-25.

Percy Sledge and The Impressions perform at The Villages

The Villages Amphitheater continues the summer concert series this Saturday night in Fayetteville. Concert attendees will double their pleasure when Percy Sledge teams up with The Impressions to create a magical evening under the stars.

Church raises funds for local school

This weekend, residents from all over the county will gather to share a meal of tasty pancakes and sweet rolls, browse through a collection of gently used books for sale and most importantly, help a local elementary school.

Everyone knows about Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn’s “secretive” relationship. We’ve seen the pictures, we’ve heard the wedding rumors and we know the story of how they started dating while filming their latest film, “The Break-Up.” This all coming on the heals of Aniston and Brad Pitt’s very public divorce. Now the movie is finally out, and it’s like the Aniston-Pitt-Vaughn saga may finally be able to come to a close.

I saw the original “The Omen,” the one with Gregory Peck, sometime in college. The only things I remembered about the film involved a suicidal nanny and a nasty car wreck. I remember liking the movie and getting the creeps, but I wasn’t offended when word of a remake came about and when I found out it was coming out on June 6, 2006 (666, get it?), well I just had to go and cover this film, didn’t I?

Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts in Peachtree City will present its 16th annual Celebration of Dance series featuring the ballet “Romeo and Juliet” on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m., “A Little Patch of Heaven” with students from the Early Childhood Program on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. and a contemporary dance production of “Dancing Through Time” on Saturday, June 10 at 7 p.m. The performances will take place at the Coweta County Centre for Performing Arts located at 1523 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan.

The Villages Amphitheater is serving up a double dose of music this Saturday with Felix Cavalier’s Rascals and the Lovin’ Spoonful. Tickets are still available and reserved seats are $30 in advance and lawn seats are $25.

See the critically acclaimed Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical that inspired a major motion picture. “Rent,” written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, is coming to The Fox Theatre in Atlanta for five performances, June 2-4.

Critics have called “Rent” "the best thing that has happened to the Broadway musical in a long time," and have said that “Rent” "justifies every bit of attention that has been lavished on this phenomenal musical."

All it took was a little butt-whupping from some mutants to knock that stodgy “The Da Vinci Code” out of the top box office spot.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer, the Victorian Adventures History Day Camp has been providing girls the opportunity to participate in activities that will carry them back to days of old, wearing hoop skirts, making butter, learning needlework, "taking tea," candle-making and performing early American dancing, since its inception in 1997. Now held at Southern Oaks on Jeff Davis Drive, the camp originally was the brainchild of Michele Cox who developed the day camp as a fundraiser to contribute to the restoration of the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House. Once the city of Fayetteville purchased the Holliday House, Cox began conducting the day camp as her own business in various rented facilities and added Victorian tea parties, historic school field trips, etiquette, classes and tours of the Fayetteville City Cemetery to her offerings.

The Peachtree City Civic Ballet Company will perform in concert on Saturday June 3 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Our Lady Of Mercy High School. The company will premiere two new works, according to director Kathleen Senger. Artist-In-Residence, Brenda Hotard, has choreographed “Tango” and Senger has choreographed “Handel’s Water Suite.”

Ryan Alan Pierini joins the Fayette Family YMCA staff team as the artistic director for this summer’s drama camp. A graduate of McIntosh High School, Pierini has a MFA in Theatre with an emphasis in acting from the University of Mississippi and currently teaches at the MS Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport, Mississippi. As a theatre instructor, Pierini teaches the fundamentals of acting, movement for the actor, stagecraft, theatrical make-up, theatre appreciation and drama production. Choreography will be provided by Amanda Freeman.

Twilight Theatre Troupe will embark on the second weekend of its production of “Annie” on this weekend

Based on the book by Thomas Meehan, the popular musical follows the spunky red-headed Depression-era orphan named Annie (played by India Scandrick) as she tenaciously tries to find her parents who abandoned her on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage. The embittered Miss Hannigan (Beth Nicholson) who runs the dismal orphanage hatches a plan with her brother (Hugh Barret) and his girlfriend du jour (Alison Chambers), but thanks to Annie’s tenacious optimism, the good fortune of attracting the attention of Daddy Warbucks (Rick Massengale), and the intervention of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Andy Chambers), the evil plot is foiled and goodness reigns.

Newnan Theatre Company will present the final weekend of “The Little Princess” this weekend. A favorite tale for children and adults alike, the main character, Sara, is a young girl facing the loss of her father and her fortune. Despite her hardships, Sara keeps a positive attitude, her kind heart and loyal friends. But in the end, does everything work out fine? You’ll have to see for yourself.

“Over the Hedge” is the latest in a series of animated animal flicks to hit theaters and it’s one families are sure to enjoy together.

Controversy, shmontroversy, when you get right down to it, “The Da Vinci Code” is a mediocre movie that wastes a boatload of talent and a solid story from an enjoyable book.

The American Cancer Society is hosting Family Fun Day and the Denim & Diapers Calendar Contest Saturday, June 3 at The Avenue at Peachtree City. Join ACS at Central Park between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for fun, complimentary activities for the entire family including face painting, The Clowns of New Hope, inflatables from Shenanigan’s Toys, cookies sponsored by HomeBanc and a gift certificate giveaway from Ici Paris Salon & Spa.

The Villages Amphitheater will be transformed into a 40’s radio show Saturday night, May 27th. The concert, in honor of Memorial Day, will feature the Atlanta Pops Big Band teaming up with the Philco Radio Players and the South City Voices to help create this WWII musical show. The two hour program will be filled with patriotic music combined with plenty of nostalgic war time tunes.

Kathleen Senger, Director of Peachtree City School Of Dance, recently announced that Broadway star Kay McClelland will highlight their summer workshops.

The word is out Newnan Theatre Company is looking for talented people to fill its cast for the upcoming show “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” According to show director Becky Clark, Newnan and the surrounding communities have plenty of skilled actors, singers dancers and musicians and she’d like to see all of them come and try out for a part in this production.

Old Courthouse art show back for 38th time