Friday, January 4, 2013
Head over to the library at 1 p.m. to catch the show.
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Friday, January 4
The Auburn Public Library is hosting magician and ventriloquist Keith Karnok today in a show kicking off the new year and the library's Read Every Day initiative. Click here to view details on this event. For more events happening in and around Barrow County, check out the full Barrow Patch events calendar. Want to add an event to the calendar? Click here. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Winder-Barrow Community Theatre will stage the play “Twice Upon a Time."
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Winder-Barrow Community Theatre is presenting a theatrical experience tailored for children this weekend. The play “Twice Upon a Time” opens Friday, July 20, at the Colleen O. Williams Theater at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for ages 12 and younger and $10 for those 13 and older and are on sale now at Winder City Hall and can be purchased using credit cards, cash or checks. Tickets are also on sale at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office at 41 S. Center St. in Winder. The Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday show will be at 3 p.m. The play, directed by Billie Nye-Muller, takes three beloved fairy tales and gives them a twist. The first of the three interwoven tales tells the story of…
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Today's summer reading program event features a magician. Show starts at 11 a.m.
Ken Scott, magician extraordinaire, will make magic happen at the Winder Library beginning at 11 a.m. today. The program is part of the library's ongoing summer reading program. Looking for good summer reads? Check out some suggestions from local librarians, and find reading suggestions for toddlers through teens in Barrow Patch's 2012 Summer Reading Guide. --- There are holidays to honor historical figures — Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, American presidents, Jesus and others — and then there's a day set aside to honor a mythological lumberjack of lore. That's right, today is Paul Bunyan Day. A hero is American folklore and popularized in newspapers across the country in 1910, Paul Bunyan is usually described as a giant and…
Monday, June 18, 2012
New York Times bestselling author Eric Litwin, the creator behind "Pete the Cat," will make a Barrow appearance this week.
The Winder Library's summer reading program is in full swing, and the upcoming June 21 event is extra special. New York Times bestselling author Eric Litwin, the creator behind "Pete the Cat," will give two performances at 11 a.m. and noon Thursday, June 21. This is a ticketed event — tickets are free and may be picked up at the Winder Library. According to his website, Litwin is a "guitar strumming, book writing, harmonica blowing, banjo picking, song singing, five time national award winning, folksy fun type of guy." Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Stop by the theater for the 10 a.m. showing of "Chicken Run," part of the the Carmike Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
A family-friendly movie, popcorn and a drink all for $2 per person? It's a great deal this summer at Gateway Cinemas 12 in Bethlehem. The Carmike Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series continues this week, and families can enjoy the 2000 British stop-motion animation film "Chicken Run" at 10 a.m. today. Each attendee will receive admission to the show, plus a small drink and small popcorn for just $2. The following feature films are scheduled for the remainder of the summer: Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Each attendee will receive admission to the show, plus a small drink and small popcorn for just $2.
A family-friendly movie, popcorn and a drink all for $2 per person? It's an unbeatable deal and it's offered this summer at Barrow County's own Gateway Cinemas 12. It's part of the Carmike Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series, and families can watch the 2000 British stop-motion animation film "Chicken Run" at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14. The following feature films are scheduled for the remainder of the summer: Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The summer reading program uses fun programming and books to encourage local children to exercise their imaginations.
Armed with the tagline “Dream Big — Read!,” the Statham Public Library kicked off its summer reading program earlier this week with a magic show featuring the talents of Keith Karnok. The fun continues throughout the month of June with special programming Tuesday mornings geared toward encouraging kids to open their minds and open a book. Remaining programming for Statham’s summer reading program includes: For more information about the summer reading program at the Statham Public Library, call 770-725-4785 or simply stop by. The library is located in historic downtown Statham at 1928 Railroad St. Regular hours at the library (excluding holidays) are: What book or books do you have on your personal "summer reading program" list this year? …
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Monday, June 4, 2012
This week sees the return of the Auburn Farmers Market on June 6 and Movies in the Park on June 9.
Make plans to head to downtown Auburn for two great events scheduled for this week. On Saturday, June 9, dinosaurs take a big bite out of downtown Auburn with the return of Movies in the Park, featuring Steven Spielberg’s "Jurassic Park". Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough and a colorful cast of Crustaceous Period creatures, Jurassic Park became an instant science fiction classic. This adventurous tale revolves around an amusement park filled with cloned dinosaurs and unsuspecting visitors, resulting in edge-of-your-beach-chair entertainment. Favorite movie-themed concessions such as popcorn, sodas and candy will be available. The city of Auburn invites you to bring your family downtown to enjoy a movie …
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Celebrate summer with weekly events at your local library.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Kicking off its summer reading program events, the Winder Library will host Keith Karnok, ventriloquist extraordinaire, during a show at 11 a.m. today. The show is free to attend, as are all summer library events. A little about Keith Karnok Keith Karnok is a married father of four, grandfather of three and a resident of Watkinsville. In addition to being a magician and ventriloquist, he is a professor at the University of Georgia where he has won 25 teaching awards, including the Josiah Meigs Award for Excellence in Teaching, the university's most prestigious teaching honor. In addition to being a teacher, Karnok has authored more than 275 articles in his scientific field as well as two children’s books. He is an accomplished scientist …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
All event are free to attend.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Winder Library will kick off its summer reading programs this Thursday, May 24. Residents are invited to join the library for music and fun — all shows are free to attend — and to read for prizes. Summer reading material for middle and high school students will be available, but the supply is limited, so parents are encouraged to stop in soon. All summer show times are 11 a.m., with the exception of Eric Litwin, who will perform two shows at 11 a.m. and noon June 21. Patrons are asked to choose a time to attend and pick up free tickets in advance. The schedule of summer fun includes: For more information on these and other events, visit http://prlib.org/winder. Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “…
Deanna Allen
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