October 20, 2021

ARTS & CULTURE, OCT/NOV 2021

Moretti melody

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September 17, 2021

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Red carpet success

Macon Fashion Week showcases local style

October 4, 2021

COMMUNITY & NEWS, OCT/NOV 2021

Heroes among us

I don’t do things for this community for recognition. I do it because it’s God’s will.

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September 16, 2021

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5 Under 40: Virgil Watkins

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September 16, 2021

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September 2, 2020

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5 Under 40: Vinson “ALäZ” Muhammad

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September 2, 2020

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5 Under 40: Tonja Khabir

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Green Thumb Tips

New gardening column to offer helpful tips for Central Georgia gardeners

June/July 2021, Savannah, TRAVEL, WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Hitting the road again: Our CEO escape to Savannah

Forget spa days. CEO escapes are the new self-care to re-strategize and re-energize. Imagine booking a business overnighter where your only goal is to pack a bag, show up and unpack your best ideas.

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Celebrating the good life & great stories in Macon for 35 years

Chanukah is the festival of lights, which commemor

Chanukah is the festival of lights, which commemorates the recapture of Jerusalem and the cleansing and rededication of the Second Temple in 164 BCE when a ragtag band of Jewish warriors scored an unlikely victory over the army of the tyrannical Syrian king Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who banned Jewish worship and practice.

The Syrian army massacred Jews and desecrated the temple, turning it into a pagan shrine and sparking a rebellion led by a priest named Mattathias and his five sons.

Upon Mattathias’ death, his son Judah led the revolt against Syrian oppression and was given the name, Judah Maccabee. Maccabee, a derivation of the word hammer, refers to Judah’s superior strength and the fierceness of the uprising.

According to the Talmud, during the temple restoration a small vessel of oil was discovered to light the chanukiah, or candelabrum. Although there was only enough oil to last for a single day, wondrously, it burned for eight, inspiring an eight-day fête.

After the Maccabees’ victory, the temple was restored, and today, Jews celebrate two miracles, the historical victory over the Syrian army and the miracle of the oil, considered legend.

To celebrate the miracle of the oil, during Chanukah Jews feast on fried foods, particularly potato latkes (fried potato pancakes) served with a dollop of sour cream and applesauce. Fried jelly donuts (sufganyot) is an Israeli Chanukah treat which decades ago was immortalized on “Sesame Street.”

This year, it begins at sundown on Nov. 28 and ends at sundown on Dec. 6.

🖊: Jami Gaudet
📸: Jessica Whitley

Happy Chanukah, y’all! Do you know the history

Happy Chanukah, y’all!

Do you know the history and meaning of Chanukah? Think Chanukah is the Jewish Christmas?

Think again.

Read all about the festival of lights in the upcoming issue. Swipe for the BONUS: Classic Potato Latkes + Applesauce recipes

🖋: Jami Gaudet
📸: Jessica Whitley

Alice Sheridan described holding auditions for Tch

Alice Sheridan described holding auditions for Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at the new Jean Evans Weaver Center for Dance as being “like a dream.”

Sheridan is artistic director of Nutcracker of Middle Georgia, which has presented the famed Christmas ballet in Macon since 1985.

The Weaver Center, at 117 Orange St., is a 6,100-square-foot space that allows the organization to have permanent studios for auditions and rehearsals, dressing and fitting rooms, storage for costumes and props, as well as office space and other areas for use.

It is named in honor of Jean Evans Weaver, who founded the production and was director until retiring in 2017 when Sheridan took over.

After initial renovation and installation of special flooring in two studio areas for dancer safety and comfort, the facility began its first official use in September when auditions were held for the annual “Nutcracker” performance. The local production utilizes area dancers, students and volunteers along with a half-dozen professional dancers.

In addition to its use to prepare for “The Nutcracker” each year and store sets, props and costumes, future plans are for the Weaver Center to develop outreach ballet programs for underserved youth ages 4 to 18 and students with disabilities. The center also will offer workshops and masterclasses in advanced, classical ballet.

To date, the organization has presented the ballet every year since its beginning, except for last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, the organization’s 36th, performances will be Dec. 8-12 at the Grand Opera House, the Nutcracker’s performing home since 1986.

It’s not too late to get your tickets! Ticketing information is at midganutcracker.com along with how to donate toward the Jean Evans Weaver Center for Dance.

🖊: Michael W. Pannell

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