Events

Laughter is God’s best medicine for Ultimate Date Night with Kenn Kington

Submitted by Rob Kremer on Friday, August 1st, 10:02 am

BREMEN, Ga. -- Motivational speaker and professional comedian Kenn Kington will host “The Ultimate Date Night” at Mill Town Music Hall on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p,m. The evening will include Kington’s clean, family-friendly comedy.

Kington has appeared on Comedy Central and is one of the most played comedians on satellite radio channels Laugh USA and Blue Collar. Once a top salesman for a Fortune 500 company, he jokes about a variety of topics. As an author, Kington has written several best-selling relationship books. During the past two decades, his comedy projects have been featured on multiple cable networks. His latest award-winning DVD is a compilation of comedy and content that is inspiring, entertaining and unforgettable.

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Mel Tillis to perform fundraising concert at Mill Town Music Hall

Submitted by Rob Kremer on Thursday, July 17th, 7:53 am

BREMEN, Ga. -- Legendary entertainer Mel Tillis will take the stage at Mill Town Music Hall on Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket sales from the show will benefit the Harold Shedd Music Mill Gallery. Tillis worked with his long-time friend and Bremen-native Harold Shedd while at the Music Mill Studio in Nashville, Tenn. The Harold Shedd Music Gallery is scheduled to open later in 2014.

Thirty-six of Tillis’ songs have reached Top 10 status (with nine going to Number One). Some of his Top 10 Hits include "I Ain't Never," "Good Woman Blues" and "Coca-Cola Cowboy." In 2012, President Barack Obama awarded Tillis the National Medal of Arts for his contributions to country music.

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Fans ‘could not ask for more’ as Sara Evans takes Mill Town stage

Submitted by Rob Kremer on Friday, July 11th, 10:45 am

BREMEN, Ga. -- Multi-platinum-selling recording artist Sara Evans is set to perform at Mill Town Music Hall on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. Evans continues to show no signs of slowing down supporting her critically acclaimed seventh studio album Slow Me Down.

Over the years, Evans has developed a reputation for delivering thoroughly satisfying albums full of great songs brought to life by her distinctive voice. She’s sold nearly six million records and her last four albums have been certified Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum. She’s scored five No. 1 hits, among them "Suds in the Bucket," "A Real Fine Place to Start," "No Place That Far" and "A Little Bit Stronger."

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, July 9th, 2014, 10:48am

ROME, Ga. -- The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau will honor a local author whose novel was published after his death.

Lords of the North Kingdom: Blood and Stone is the first novel in a planned adventure series. Its author, Jason Fordham, died of cancer last September at age 39.

Rome's Last Stop Gift Shop will hold a book debut event for Lords of the North Kingdom on Thursday, July 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jim Curry published the book in Fordham's memory.

"Jason was an avid reader, actor, director, producer, game designer and writer, to mention only a few of his creative and intellectual endeavors," Curry said. "While most of his life's work was devoted to community theater, Jason was just as passionate about his other pursuits."

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‘The Heart Behind the Music’ highlights talent of 4 country stars

Submitted by Rob Kremer on Tuesday, July 8th, 11:55 am

BREMEN, Ga. -- Mill Town Music Hall welcomes “The Heart Behind The Music” tour featuring four prominent country musicians on Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Concert attendees will be entertained by Deana Carter, Billy Dean, Teddy Gentry and Bryan White who will share stories and perform songs from their music catalogue.

The four country music stars will perform individually and collectively, as they share the stories behind the hits they wrote:

Deana Carter broke through in 1996 with the release of her debut album, Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which sold more than 5 million copies. Since then, Carter's albums have accounted for 14 hit singles, including three which reached Number One on the Billboard country charts: Strawberry Wine, We Danced Anyway and How Do I Get There. In 2013, she released her latest album Southern Way of Life.

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Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Wednesday, June 18th, 2014, 7:16am

Mobile Mammography Center coming to metro Atlanta

(WXIA) -- The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center will make several stops in the Atlanta area this week.

The state-of-the-art screening center will stop by Belk stores to give free mammograms to customers.

Women who are at least 40 years old, have primary care doctors, have no history of breast concerns and have not had mammograms in the last 12 months are encouraged to schedule appointments with the Mobile Mammography Center by calling 855-655-BMMC.

The mammograms are performed by licensed technologists from Charlotte Radiology. After their procedures, participants will be treated to free bra fittings at Belk.

The Mobile Mammography Center will stop at these Belk stores:

McIntosh Plaza, Carrollton
Wednesday, June 18, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ashley Park, Newnan
Friday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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‘Grits and Glamour’ tour coming to Mill Town

Submitted by Rob Kremer on Tuesday, June 10th, 9:52 am

BREMEN, Ga. -- Veteran recording artists Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan will captivate the audience with their own country format, style and flair at Mill Town Music Hall on Saturday, June 28 at 8 p.m.

Both Tillis and Morgan grew up running around backstage at the Opry as children of their famous father musicians, the legendary Mel Tillis and the late Opry star George Morgan. The opening act will be 23-year old Logan Brill, who is an up-and-coming talent from Nashville.

Both artists combined have sold more than 18 million records, which include 28 Top 10 hits, and have had more than 12 No. 1 songs. They have an impressive list of accomplishments such as Grammy and Country Music Awards, movie and television credits and Broadway appearances. These women not only carry on the legacies of their famous fathers, they continue to turn heads and make hearts beat.

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