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Friday, April 6, 2007
Second Sibley show set for Marietta stage
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With temperatures forecast in the 20s this weekend, it’s somehow appropriate that Theatre in the Square is already planning its Christmas production. The Cobb County theater’s reps tell Buzz that our beloved late AJC colleague Celestine Sibley will once again take center stage at the venue over the holidays. You’ll recall that the theater kicked off its 25th season last summer with the world premiere of “Turned Funny,” based on the AJC columnist’s memoir.
Now, for the 2007 holiday season, Theatre in the Square is creating a production, “Christmas at Sweet Apple,” based on stories from Sibley’s best-selling Christmas books.
Once again, playwright Phillip DePoy will handle the adaptation and will write original music for the show. While a script is still being completed (the theater plans a series of readings and revisions this spring), it appears that the Constitution reporter will be represented onstage as a young woman.
For more than 20 years, Sibley’s two holiday-themed books, “Especially at Christmas” and “Christmas in Georgia,” remained local best-sellers. In recent years, the tomes have been increasingly difficult to find in stores.
“Christmas at Sweet Apple” is set to run Nov. 14-Dec. 30 on Theatre in the Square’s Alley Stage. Also, this summer, “Turned Funny” (which sold out its entire run ) returns for an encore June 17-July 29.
For info: www.theatreinthesquare.com.
TV Food lineup
Look for a ladle full of Atlantans next week on the Food Network. First up, Restaurant Eugene chef Linton Hopkins challenges Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto on “Iron Chef America” at 9 p.m. Sunday. Then on Tuesday’s edition of “Road Tasted” at 10:30 p.m., Paula Deen’s baby boys Jamie and Bobby Deen roll through Atlanta and visit Breadwinner, a family-owned gourmet bread company, sample the open pit ribs at Dreamland BBQ, discover Via Elisa’s fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli and then head over to Auburn Avenue to partake of the sweet potato cheesecake at Sonya Jones’ Sweet Auburn Bread Co.
Tasty Pastry party
OK, you have an open bar, free bowling (that’s usually at least $60 an hour) and rows of buffet offerings, including sweet potato fries with two kinds of dipping sauce. So what was the big hit Thursday at Ten Pin Alley at Atlantic Station?
The cupcakes.
Not inappropriate snacks, considering this was the big launch party for Vanessa and Angela Simmons’ Pastry footwear collection. Days before the launch of the latest season of MTV’s “Run’s House,” in which the Simmons daughters co-star (their dad is Joseph “DJ Run” Simmons), the duo stopped in Atlanta to celebrate their entry into the fashion world.
“I feel like there are a lot of people here who we need to come and touch,” said Vanessa, whose guests included R&B singer Bobby Valentino, Hot-107.9’s Miss Shynekia, producer Ike Dirty and DJs Trauma and Kai Alce. “It’s an important place.” There was no immediate word on whether she also touched the cupcakes.
Big Day on June 2
For 99X Freeloaders, tickets will go on sale at noon Saturday for the return of 99X’s Big Day Out concert bonanza, set for June 2 at HiFi Buys Amphitheatre. After a brief hiatus, Big Day Out returns with a lineup including Chris Cornell, Interpol, the Bravery, Plain White T’s and the Almost. Listeners registered as Freeloaders can go online at 99X.com today to get tickets. For everyone else, Ticketmaster starts selling seats at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
June 2 appears to be a busy day for Atlanta radio blowout concerts. The date also brings Star 94’s Star Fest featuring Daughtry, Dashboard Confessional and Katharine McPhee at Gwinnett Arena.
Wiggle your nose
Who wouldn’t want bunnies for Easter brunch? No, we don’t mean that way. We mean to snuggle and pet. There will be plenty waiting Sunday at Agnes & Muriel’s restaurant in Midtown, thanks to the North Georgia chapter of the House Rabbit Society, a rabbit rescue group. While the group has been doing the Easter event for several years, it wasn’t sure it would be invited back this Easter after the restaurant sold to new owner David Kitfield Jr. Kitfield said he had been hunting around for a restaurant when he found out the popular Midtown nosh spot was available. “My mother’s name is Agnes,” he said. “I had to buy it.” The fact that it was five minutes from his house didn’t hurt, either. And though he admits he never visited the restaurant or the bunnies at Easter, he never considered discontinuing the fund-raiser for the homeless rabbits (donations accepted). “I think people actually expect them to be here now,” he said. “And I like bunnies. Who doesn’t like bunnies?” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1514 Monroe Drive, Atlanta. 404-885-1000, www.mominthekitchen.com.
High five
Top music videos downloaded this week
1. “What I’ve Done,” Linkin Park
2. “Beautiful Liar,” Beyonce and Shakira
- “Give It to Me,” Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
4. “Girlfriend,” Avril Lavigne
5. “Candyman,” Christina Aguilera
Source: iTunes
Celebrity birthdays
Saturday: Sitar player Ravi Shankar is 87. Actor James Garner is 79. Movie director Francis Ford Coppola is 68. Singer Janis Ian is 56. Actor Jackie Chan is 53. Actor Russell Crowe is 43. Actor Bill Bellamy (“Last Comic Standing,” “Fastlane”) is 42.
Sunday: Comedian Shecky Greene is 81. Singer-actor John Schneider is 47. Guitarist Izzy Stradlin (Guns N’ Roses) is 45. Singer Julian Lennon is 44. Rapper Biz Markie is 43.
Contributing: Sandra Eckstein, Sonia Murray and news services
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Simmons girls launch Pastry footwear
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just imagine that you’ve got an open bar, free bowling (that’s usually at least $60 an hour) and rows of buffet offerings including sweet potato fries with two kinds of dipping sauce. And what do you think is the big hit at Ten Pin Alley at Atlantic Station Thursday night? The cupcakes.
That’s because this was the big launch party for Vanessa and Angela Simmons’ Pastry footwear collection — a colorful mix of athletic shoes which come with themed lipgloss.
Days before the debut of the latest season of MTV’s “Run’s House,” in which the Simmons daughters co-star, the duo stopped in Atlanta to celebrate their entry into the fashion world. “I feel like there are a lot of people here who we need to come and touch,” said Vanessa, whose guests included R&B singer Bobby Valentino, Hot-107.9’s Miss Shynekia, producer Ike Dirty and DJs Trauma and Kai Alce. “It’s an important place.”
If you have a tip, call 404-526-2749. Or fax 404-526-5509. Or e-mail: buzz@ajc.com.
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