Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who reside in Fayette, Coweta and South Clayton counties who wish to become active within the tri-county area and provide meaningful support and mentoring are planning to meet, organize, and plan outreach programs on March 11, at 11 a.m. This initial meeting will be held at Flat Rock A.M.E. Church located at 148 Old Chapel Lane in Fayetteville just off Ga. Highway 54 and Huiet Road.

This Sunday, March 5, Southern Charm Bridal Network will host its eighth bridal show. The show, which was first held in 2002, will give future brides the opportunity to visit with 39 different vendors. Each vendor will have their products and/or services on display at the event for future brides and grooms to browse through. The products or services from each vendor may be purchased or booked at the different vendors’ booths. Brides who arrive early can participate in the workshop "Wedding Planning with the Planners" from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. The workshop will teach brides about "The things to do, to say I do."

This weekend the Fayette County High School Band Boosters will sponsor their annual benefit event, the Miss Pride of Fayette County Pageant. This is the 38th year that the pageant has been held to raise money for the FCHS Band, which will be traveling to Pasadena, Calif. next year to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

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The producers of “Running Scared” put the first six minutes of the film, unedited, on-line. I had bearing a little bit of buzz on the film and decided to take a peak. It was bloody, profance and filled with a kinetic energy that few films that I have seen recently have employed. I decided to go check the whole film out and I was surprised. Even though I knew that the movie would likely be filled with scenes of gritty crime and violence, I was taken aback at just how much dark stuff was pumped into the film.

You probably don’t expect opera to be funny, but the Newnan Theatre Company’s (NTC) production of “Lend Me a Tenor” will convince you otherwise. NTC presents the comedy by Ken Ludwig starting Friday, Feb. 24 and running through Sunday, March 12.

In September 1934, the world-famous tenor Tito Morelli is scheduled to perform Otello, his greatest role, at the gala season-opener of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Saunders, the General Manager, hopes this will put Cleveland on the operatic map, but Morelli shows up late, too late to rehearse with the company.

This weekend a treat is in store for those who loved reading Mitch Albom’s “Tuesdays With Morrie.” Audiences will be entertained with the on-stage adaptation of Albom’s bestselling book at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta tonight through Sunday.

Harold Gould and Dominic Fumusa arrive in Atlanta in the Jeffrey Hatcher/Mitch Albom dramatization of Albom’s runaway bestseller. The national tour was launched at the Coconut Grove Playhouse in September to critical acclaim, and the show will be the second production of the five-show subscription series of Broadway In Atlanta. Directed by Michael Montel, “Tuesdays With Morrie” is wrapping up a limited one-week engagement.

“Eight Below” is the newest box office hit about eight sled dogs left in Antarctica to fend for themselves for six months. The film is based on a 1983 Japanese flick, “Antarctica,” which in turn was based on the true events of a 1957 Japanese expedition to the Antarctic.

I had high hopes for this movie and they were dashed minutes after the film started. “Date Movie” boasts two of the six writers from “Scary Movie” and apparently it was two writers who stink at writing comedy.

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Neil Simon's classic comedy “Barefoot in the Park” is set to rock the house with laughter at the Lodge of the Fayette Family YMCA this weekend.

Madame Butterfly returns to Atlanta

This weekend is your last opportunity to see the breath-taking ballet “Madame Butterfly,” at Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Atlanta Ballet brings the story, which portrays the tragic fate awaiting an innocent heart, back to Atlanta for the first time since the spring of 2002.

Premiered by the Australian Ballet in 1995, this two-act dramatic ballet tells the tragic tale of a young geisha’s love for an American naval officer and his ultimate betrayal.

Harrison Ford’s newest film, “Firewall,” tells the tale of bank robbers living in the age of modern technology. (Note: this review contains some spoiler information, but if you’ve seen the previews and know that Harrison Ford plays the hero, you won’t be surprised by the outcome).

My expectations for this film were very low. Generally speaking, taking a movie off of the schedule of one year and bumping it to the dumping ground of early the following year isn’t a huge sign of confidence. The executives must have known what they were doing, though, because “The Pink Panther” was number one at the box office last weekend and I’ll wager that word of mouth will keep it number one again this weekend. Deservedly so, too. In my opinion, this is Steve Martin’s funniest movie since “Bowfinger,” which is an underrated comedy classic.

From the 1968 Pink Panther, this remake is even better than the original. Steve Martin (“Cheaper by the Dozen 2”) is Inspector Clouseau, a French policeman who’s never getting anywhere because he’s an idiot. But Clouseau’s luck changes when he’s promoted to inspector by the chief.

Arthur Miller wrote some of the finest dramas in the history of theater and while “Death of a Salesman” and “The Crucible” are two of his more popular works, his play “All My Sons,” resonates just as strongly as those works. “All My Sons” focuses on the havoc that one bad choice wreaks on two families and the themes of loyalty, honor, trust and integrity are detly touched upon by Miller’s heart-wrenching story.

Gala to celebrate legacy of home for seniors and children

Christian City, the home for children and seniors located on the border of Fayette County, is celebrating 40 years of service to the community this Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Airport Hilton with a 1940's costume or black tie suggested Anniversary Gala and Banquet.

Father’s will be dusting off their dancing shoes, and daughters will be putting on their party dresses this weekend. It’s time for the annual Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance.

In the new film “Something New,” Kenya is a successful accountant up for partner at her Los Angeles firm. She’s got her life together, with a recently purchased first home, but after yet another Valentine’s Day with the girls she agrees to go on a blind date set up by a coworker.

I wasn’t sure why it was necessary to remake this thriller at first, and while I am now convinced that remaking this movie wasn’t the worst idea since putting jelly in a jar of peanut butter, I still disagree with putting the big plot twist in the trailers for this film. Lots of viewers may know what’s coming in this classic tale of cat and mouse, but why spoil it for the younger viewers who may have never heard of the original starring Carol Kane?

Southern Oaks will host a luncheon and tea for Red Hat ladies called “Red Hats/Red Hearts" on Feb. 14 at 11 a.m.

Hostess Michele Cox, owner of Southern Oaks, will give a presentation on “The Language of Flowers,” as guests enjoy a luncheon of finger foods and several varieties of tea, including “red” tea. Flower expert Nettie Wilson will demonstrate hot to make a “tussie mussie,” and guests are invited to make their own wrist corsages.

Music has the power to awaken the soul, to retrieve memories long forgotten, to change our mood or simply to entertain. For years the southside has failed to keep up with the rapidly growing music scene in Atlanta. For anyone with a passion for live music, catching up-and-coming artists usually means a drive up to Atlanta’s well known Eddie’s Attic.

Annual benefit concert to benefit Fayette Senior Services

This Saturday Fayette Senior Services will celebrate its 10th Annual Music Benefit Concert with the added premier of the Senior Idol Talent Contest. Based on the popular television show, “American Idol,” Fayette County’s most talented singers and musicians age 50 and older will compete for the title of “Senior Idol.”

Alright, here’s the lowdown on Pierce Brosnan’s latest film, “The Matador.”

Brosnan plays Julian Noble, a hit man who has lost his touch. Danny (Greg Kinnear) is a salesman from Denver who has a lot to be worried about: his finances are on shaky ground, he was fired from his last job and, if he doesn’t land his next business deal, his marriage may be over.

I figured that “Brokeback Mountain” would rack up numerous Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture, so I knew that I would have to see it before the Academy Awards were presented. When I saw that it would be showing at Tinseltown, I jumped at the chance to see it and brought my wife with me.

Cedric Brown (Colin Firth) is a dad who works with the dead and has seven little problems, ahem, I mean children. His children have once again, for the 17th time, made the nanny run out of the house screaming. Soon he receives a mysterious call and sees an ad in the paper for a new nanny, a government nanny, who somehow just walks up to the door and ding-dongs the doorbell.

America's Most Beloved Musical Hits The Road

"You'll want to mark you calendar or your blackberry now with a note to bring your whole family to see ‘Annie,’" states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. "Join us in welcoming that spunky little redhead in the classic musical about never giving up hope when ‘Annie’ returns to the fabulous Fox Theatre."

14th Annual Pancake Saturday this weekend

The Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City will host their 14th Annual Pancake Saturday this weekend. This “All-You-Can-Eat” Pancake Saturday meal will be served in the McIntosh High School cafeteria on Walt Banks Road from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, coffee, and tea. Tickets are $4 per person and can be purchased in advance from any Peachtree City Kiwanis member. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Take out orders are available for people on their way to work or just in a hurry. Increased seating is available since the school cafeteria was renovated and enlarged earlier this year. Plenty of free parking is also available.

Family entertainment will abound as kids can enjoy free face-painting, clowns from New Hope Baptist Church will entertain young children with their calliope, balloon art and antics, and strolling barbershop quartets will serenade the adults. Don’t miss the children’s pancake eating contest, a hands-free event, with a special award going to the winner.

If you “Google” unnecessary sequels, you will find pages upon pages of films listed under this category, where films such as “Another 48 Hours,” and “Be Cool” are included. Rest assured, “Underworld: Evolution” will soon join those movies.

“End of the Spear” is based on the true story of American missionaries killed by the Waodani tribe in Ecuador in the 1950s. The film tells a remarkable story of forgiveness and change.

Rich Bowerman, member of the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City, reads from a book entitled "Hey, Pancakes!" during children's story-time at the Peachtree City Library.