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FACES & PLACES

The third annual Legends in Their Own Minds art show was held Oct. 8 at Willis Gray Gallery on Second Avenue Southeast. The show featured work from Scott Willis’ art class students. Artists … more

11/3/09 | 293 views

Sewing vs. sous vide — ‘Runway’ needs a shot of ‘Top Chef’

It might be because we’ve waited so long for it to air, but this season of “Project Runway” feels a little off. The regular judges rarely show up to the challenges, Tim Gunn seems to be phoning … more

11/3/09 | 129 views

Halloween at consulate delivers a taste of home

Carson Land of Decatur is studying abroad in Mumbai, India, at the University of Mumbai with the help of a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. The Birmingham-Southern College graduate is studying … more

11/3/09 | 134 views

FACES & PLACES

Creative costumes and screaming flourished during Scout’s Old-Fashioned Halloween Carnival, part of Decatur’s downtown Halloween Hoot on Saturday. Backstage Theatre Company presented … more

10/27/09 | 317 views

Reel Halloween fun — Scary movies do the trick

I, like the scary-mask-masters of Silver Shamrock Corp., would like you to be mindful of the fact that Halloween is only four days away. Is your costume all sorted out? Have you selected the perfect … more

10/27/09 | 143 views

Big Read’s final event Thursday

Decatur’s Big Read, a communitywide reading initiative focusing on Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” will end with a glimpse at the book’s culture Thursday night. Austin High School … more

10/27/09 | 134 views

Getting into the spirit of Diwali

Editor’s note: Carson Land of Decatur is studying abroad in Mumbai, India, at the University of Mumbai with the help of a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. The Birmingham-Southern College graduate … more

10/27/09 | 127 views

FACES & PLACES: RAISING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

The second annual Pink Elephant Luncheon to raise breast cancer awareness was held Thursday at Athens State University’s ballroom. Athens-Limestone Hospital and the Vera Bradley Foundation for … more

10/20/09 | 370 views

Stephen Baldwin made a difference, and you can, too

Stephen is my favorite Baldwin brother. I know it sounds a little crazy, but I’ve got my reasons. Alec is out of the running for being involved with perennial Emmy hog “30 Rock,” and Daniel is … more

10/20/09 | 245 views

Big Read events this week

Scholar-led discussion Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Decatur Public Library Calhoun Community College instructor Julie Sneed will analyze the setting and culture of “To Kill a Mockingbird” as … more

10/20/09 | 173 views