Dahlonega Named One of Best Hideaways by Mens Journal

Dahlonega was named as one of the best hideaways in the 50 Best Places to Live article in Mens Journal Magazine as reported in the Denver Post newspaper. Excerpt below.

"In the "Best Hideaways" category - defined as an "outdoorsman's paradise" with practical living - the mountain town of Basalt made the top 10.

With a population of 3,000, Basalt's proximity to Aspen and idyllic setting caught the magazine's eye. "Basalt is the kind of place where people move to change their lives - and to make alpine sports a primary part of them," said the Journal. "It's like getting Aspen at half the price and with none of the attitude."

Others in the hideaway category included Fernandina Beach, FL; Truckee, CA; Dahlonega, GA; Ojai, CA; Truth or Consequences, NM; and Mount Gretna, PA. "

source: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_5487716

Anything Goes Playing at The Holly Theater

I went to see the Cole Porter musical, "Anything Goes", at the Holly Theater on opening night. I initially attended since my spouse plays in the production. It was a great performance. I enjoyed it very much.

Called a "musical comedy voyage" it is about the shenanigans below decks on a cruise ship bound for London from New York.For information visit http://www.hollytheater.com .

Some nights are approaching a sell out based on advance ticket sales. Show runs on Thursday-Friday nights and Sunday afternoons through April 1st.

Don't miss this great production.

Peace March to Washington-Bus Leaving From Dahlonega

This Friday March 16th thousands will be heading to Washington DC to protest the war in Iraq. A bus is leaving from Dahlonega for those who are interested. Cost is $80.00.

Information CONTACT: Vanessa Sanders at dahlonegabus@answercoalition.org or call 706-864-0132 or visit

http://answer.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ANS_M17_transportation

Join others in this historic march on the Pentagon to protest the war.

Djembe Drum Concert/Workshop

Last year my wife and I attended a service/concert in Dahlonega performed by the Emerson Drummers. They are a group of musicians from Atlanta that play the Djembe African drums. Many of you may have seen people play these unique drums at clubs or drumming circles.
The sound of the drums are wonderful and the rhythm mesmerizing.

After last years concert I knew I had to have my own drum. My wife purchased one for me at Mystic Gifts in Dahlonega. I still like to play it.

For those of you that wish to hear this great group they will be back again on March 25th at the Georgia Mountains Unitarian Universalist Church on South Park Street. Directions at www.gmuuc.org. The performance starts at 11 am.

After the service/concert there will be a drummers workshop for those who would like to learn to play the drums. Cost is $15.00 plus $2.00 drum rental or you can bring your own. Session should run an hour. Contact Phyllis Ellis at 706-867-9094 for reservations by March 15th or send check payable to GMUUC, mail to GMUUC, PO Box 630, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

We also attended the workshop last year and thought it was great as well.

Don't Ask-Don't Tell in the Military, Program This Sunday

The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military towards Gays is becoming a major issue. One area is the shortage of qualified linguists in the military who speak foreign languages such as Farsi and Arabic. Many have been fired by the military after being trained in the military sponsored language schools. Now the State Department is talking about hiring them back since they do not have a "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy towards gay employees. Congress appears to be the only group that can repeal this policy in the military. There is legislation on the hill being proposed.

This Sunday 3/4/2007 The Georgia Mountains Unitarian Universalist Church is having a guest speaker at their 11 am service that will address this issue in the military. For more information on this ervice call 706-864-0661 or visit http://www.gmuuc.org.