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Special to The DPA • Grandma, strong charac- COMMUNITY EVENTS ter vocals, 35-plus to play feisty Cherokee Beekeepers Associa- The Athena Area Council for 102-year-old woman: Fun and tion: will hold its monthly meet- the Arts (AACA) has several quirky, but don’t mess with ing on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m., important dates looming for Grandma; comedic actress with at AgCentral Farmers Co-op on upcoming auditions and a pho- strong character vocals. Congress Parkway in Athens. tography exhibit. • Lurch, bass, 24-50: Seek- AACA will hold auditions for ing actors at least 6’1” — the CHURCH EVENTS Evening with the Stars, a com- taller the better. A man of very Faith Baptist Tabernacle: will munity showcase of talent, on few words, often spoken at half hold Vacation Bible School July Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m., at The speed; most of what he utters 22-26 at 7 p.m. each night. Class- Arts Center in Athens. is long, plaintive groans, some es appropriate for age 3 through The performance of Evening tinged with irony or exaspera- adults. Church located at 3115 With the Stars will be Friday, tion; must have low bass vocals. Hwy. 39 W. in Athens. The pub- Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m., also at The • Mal Beineke, bari-tenor, lic is invited. Arts Center. This show is the 40-65: Stuffy father of 19-year- Gateway Church of Christ: first event in AACA’s 2019-20 old Lucas and exasperated will host a Gospel meeting/ House Blend Concert Series. husband to his rhyming wife, revival July 21-24 at 7 p.m. each Evening with the Stars, direct- Alice. Thinks the Addamses are night. The guest speakers will ed by Andrew Kimball, is an beyond strange and does not be David Pharr and Eric Garner annual event that features audi- want to spend time having din- from Avondale Church of Christ tioned talent from around the ner with them, much less be in Chattanooga. There will be region. Performers are invited to related. congregational singing at each audition using one or two repre- • Alice Beinecke, soprano/high service. The public is invited. To sentative samples of their reper- belt, 40-65: Mother of 19-year- pre-register, call 423-435-4094, toire. An emphasis is placed on place winner of the professional met. And if that wasn’t upsetting old Lucas, seemingly mousy 423-506-2609 or 423-263-2820 performances with live accom- division will be invited for a solo enough, Wednesday confides housewife who’s devoted to her by July 19. Church located at 405 paniment and AACA House exhibition at The Arts Center in in her father and begs him not family, so she puts aside her own County Road 801 in Etowah. Band September Song provides 2020. to tell her mother. Now, Gomez desires. While at the Addams’ Mt. Verd Baptist Church: will backup support. A piano accom- Photographers may enter work Addams must do something family dinner party, she drinks a host “Arise and Shine” Vacation panist will also be available. using the online entry form he’s never done before — keep potion that causes her to let her Bible School July 22-26 from Performances of all types are (first step is digital submission a secret from his beloved wife, hair down and speak her truth; 6:30 to 8 p.m. each day. Class- welcome, including singers, only) and AACA must receive Morticia. Everything will change very strong comedic singer/ es for all ages. The adult Bible dancers, short monologues or entry fees for work to be judged for the whole family on the fate- actress. teacher will be Ron Martin. dialogues, comedy, juggling, ($10 per digital entry, $5 per ful night they host a dinner for • Lucas Beinecke, pop tenor, There will be crafts and a meal magic and other types of perfor- film entry). Detailed informa- Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend 17 to 25 to play 19: Young man each night. Friday will be Fam- mance art. tion on entry criteria, as well as and his parents.” who fell in love with Wednes- ily Night. For more information, AACA’s House Blend Con- the submission and judging pro- ACT is seeking men and boys day Addams and plans to marry call 423-506-6909. For a ride, call cert Series gives local talent the cess, is available online at athen ages 11 and up and women ages her. Experiences the youthful 423-506-0599 or 423-506-6909. opportunity to perform in a pro- sartscouncil.org. 15 and up. ACT encourages sing- pain and drama of young love fessional setting and allows the AACA encourages photog- ers, actors, and dancers ages 15 and struggles with the differenc- MISCELLANEOUS audience to experience an inti- raphers to plan to frame or, at and older to audition. The large es between his family and the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in mate concert in a unique atmo- least, mat photographs that are ensemble offers roles for men Addams family. Etowah: is seeking donations to sphere. accepted into the exhibition and and women of varying ages and • The Ancestors, 15 and older: continue mowing. Send checks According to a news release, competition before delivery. ethnicities with several big song Strong contemporary singer/ payable to Pleasant Grove Cem- “‘Stars’ is the event where ideas Recommended framers include and dance numbers. dancers who have a fun, quirky etery and mail them to: Karen are born and local talent is dis- Art & Frame (custom matting The following are specific sensibility. Wear Taylor, 131 County Road covered.” and framing) and Fuller’s Frame descriptions of cast to help Knowledge of tango and fla- 903, Etowah, TN 37331. For more For instance, the band now Shop (printing, matting and interested performers prepare menco dancing a plus. Must information, contact Taylor at known as September Song first framing services). for a role: be able to hold harmonies and 423-462-5042. The cemetery is played together during Evening Awards will be presented to • , tenor, 35-55: portray recognizable historical not owned by Pleasant Grove With the Stars in 2010. winners on Friday, July 20, at A man of Spanish descent who archetypes. Includes: Caveman, United Methodist Church. Participants must be available the Opening Reception and adores his wife, takes great pride conquistador, soldier, pilgrim, for a dress rehearsal on Thurs- Awards Ceremony, which starts in his children, and is immense- bride, flapper, flight attendant, MONDAY day, Aug. 1. at 5:30 p.m. ACT’s theater camp ly proud to be an Addams. Native American. Possible addi- Athens Happy Hour (AA): Sponsorship support for this presents its production of “Rob- Caught between his daughter tions or character substitutions: Mondays, 5:30 p.m., at Cooke event comes from Domino’s and in Hood” at 7:30 p.m. after the and his wife, he feels complete- Founding father, Viking opera Ministry Center, 714 Walter St., Wilson Construction. reception on July 20. Entry to ly trapped and unable to make singer. Athens. For info, call Mike Amos both events is free and open to either happy. Must have great “: A New at 506-0736. the public. comedic timing, move well and Musical” is directed by ACT McMinn County T.E.A. (Taxed ‘EXPOSURE’ photography The Visual Arts Committee strong vocals; fencing skills a veteran Traci McKenzie, with Enough Already) Party: Mon- exhibit submissions open presents six to eight exhibitions plus. music direction by ACT orches- days, 6 p.m., at Shoney’s in Ath- annually, at least one of which is • Morticia Addams, alto/mezzo tra veteran and bassist with local ens. Come early if you want to AACA is seeking submissions typically open to the public for soprano, 35-55: Beautiful, leggy, band September Song, Joe Little- order dinner. of work by area amateur and entries. the real head of the family and ton, and choreography by Jedi Meigs Lodge No. 213 F&AM: professional photographers in the critical and moving force Gabel. Mondays, 7 p.m., for practice in “EXPOSURE,” a juried exhibit behind it. Easy comedic actress Everyone auditioning will be degree work, except 1st Monday and competition, until Aug. 12. Auditions for ‘The Addams with a sexy, dry wit, feels her given a piece from the show to of the month, which is business “We had such a strong level Family’ play start Sunday husband is hiding something sing, but may also bring a pre- meeting. Light refreshments of participation last year in our from her and will use any tactic pared solo. Everyone will be served. first show, we knew we should The Athens Community The- to lure the secret out; a strong asked to perform simple choreo- CMA Trinity Warriors Chap- host a second photography atre (ACT) will hold auditions dancer. graphed movements and may be ter 994 — Athens: 4th Monday exhibit,” said Leslie Arnold, gal- for the fall 2019 production, • , tenor, 30-50: asked to read from the script. An at Western Sizzlin at 7 p.m., lery coordinator for AACA. “The Addams Family” A New Serves as the musical’s narrator. accompanist will be provided. optional meal at 6 p.m. Everyone “This year, to protect amateur Musical,” on Sunday, July 28, at Rotund and child-like, hugely Anyone interested in work- welcome. The group sponsors photographers interested in par- 2 p.m., and Monday, July 29, at enthusiastic and totally incor- ing with the production in any fellowship rides for all riders, all ticipating, we are awarding priz- 6 p.m. at The Arts Center. rigible; a vaudevillian, needs capacity (set and costume con- models at no cost. Youth Move- es in two separate categories.” The ACT production is based strong comedy and tenor vocals. struction, technical crew, back- ment Chapter avail for teens AACA will have Ben Finch of on the book by Marshall Brick- • , strong stage crew, orchestra) is encour- 12-18. For info. about local chap- Finch Photography, a local pho- man and Rick Elice, with music pop voice with belt, 17-25 to play aged to attend an audition. ter rides call 829-5248 or 829- tographer, return as host judge and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, 18: Gothic in a cool way, witty All AACA performances are 5249 or email events.athenscma for this competition. A long- and based on characters created with a terrifically dry sense of sponsored by Fairfield Inn & @yahoo.com Like on Facebook time collaborator and designer by . Show dates humor; just wants her family Suites. All AACA programs are at CMA Trinity Warriors 994. for AACA’s annual Arts Guide, for “The Addams Family: A New to be “normal” for one night to sponsored by Edward Jones For info. about (CMA) Christian Finch has years of experience Musical” are Oct. 11-20. meet the parents of the boy she’s of Athens, Financial Guidance Motorcyclists Association www. and awards in both digital and “The Addams Family,” accord- fallen in love with. Partners, Willsonthropic, Inc.- cmausa.org. film photography. He will select ing to a news release, is “a • , strong high Mintie C. Willson-Willson Fam- Decatur/Meigs County VFW at least five prize winners and comical feast that embraces vocals, 11-14 to play 12: A charm- ily Trust, and Wolfenden Family Post 7189: 4th Monday, 7 p.m., possibly more, depending on the wackiness in every family, ing, funny (husky — can be cos- Pharmacies, and supported by at Meigs County Courthouse entry fees collected. features an original story and tumed) boy who loves being tor- the Tennessee Arts Commission. Annex. Cash prizes will be awarded it’s every father’s nightmare: tured by his sister. He wants to For more information on any of for Best in Show, as well as Best Wednesday Addams, the ulti- ensure he won’t lose his sister to these programs, visit athens TUESDAY Film and Best Digital Photo- mate princess of darkness, who her new boyfriend, so he takes artscouncil.org, email pro Children of the Most High God graph and first and second place has grown up and fallen in love matters into his own hands. [email protected], Bible Study Group: meets every in each division. with a sweet, smart young man Strong, high vocals; voice not call 423-745-8781 or stop by The Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Another development in this from a respectable family — a yet changed preferred, but not Arts Center at 320 North White at E.G. Fisher Public Library in year’s contest is that the first man her parents have never required. St., in Athens. Athens.

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