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Ann Almond Pope’s life focuses on music
Ann Almond Pope resides in Chattanooga. She has taught piano and piano pedagogy at Bowling Green State University, the University of Tennessee a Chattanooga and at Bryan College and currently maint...
Sep 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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A MULTITALENTED CAST of 10 singers and dancers promise to dazzle audiences and define the true spirit of America in the world premier of the 90-minute song and dance production of “American Spirit,” a powerful, colorful, musical glimpse into American history starting with the American Revolution.
‘American Spirit’ rocks concert series Local residents honored with world premier performance
Cleveland-Bradley Concert Association announces the 2011-12 Community Concert Series. Performances are scheduled for Sept. 27, Nov. 17, Jan. 12, 2012; and April 30, 2012. All concerts will be held ...
Sep 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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CHRISTIAN DOWNES, a local poet who recites narrative poetry at Gabriel’s Pizza in Cleveland, has a literary background and a love for poetry reminiscent of the classic poets of yesteryear. Downes, 33, is pursuing a writing degree at Lee University after recently receiving an associate of arts degree at Cleveland State Community College. Photo by WILLIAM WRIGHT
Christian Downes: Anatomy of a poet
Touring the wreckage of April’s devastating twisters which left much of Bradley County looking like a war-torn battlefield, American poet Christian Downes was inspired to write a narrative poem to ...
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COMEDIAN KAREN MILLS of Cleveland will be a guest comic on “The Henry Cho Show,” airing Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. on Great American Country, Charter Channel 184.
Local comedian Karen Mills hits the airwaves on Sept. 8
Cleveland native Karen Mills will be a guest comic on “The Henry Cho Show,” a comedy variety show airing Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. on Great American Country, Charter Channel 184.
Aug 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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TELLICO PLANS in Tennessee, above, was photographed by Ron Lowery and is an example of the photography contest theme of outdoor spaces and historic places.
Museum announces photography contest
The Museum Center at Five Points has announced a photography contest and exhibition to showcase the talent of local photographers and to celebrate the history and beauty of the region.
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HEART TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS Carrie Wolf and Clarence Nease were recently introduced and shared a true “heart-to-heart” conversation over lunch regarding their past heart conditions, recovery and current health. Both expressed appreciation for their arranged meeting as well as the desire for more people to become organ donors.
Places in the heart
Having a real heart-to-heart talk took on new meaning as 22-year-old Carrie Wolf and 80-year-old Clarence Nease, total strangers, found something unique they had in common — a heart transplant.
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DONALD HUMES posed with his lawn jockey statue in front of his home in Cleveland. The 6-foot-4 businessman loves working in his flower and vegetable gardens.
Donald Humes unplugged: The man behind the myth
Donald Humes always told his children, “I don’t make presidential promises. When I say something I mean it.” That philosophy has worked in his personal life, family life and business affairs as Hum...
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MITCHELL COLEMAN, a Cleveland native, is out of work, out of money and out of options. The onetime hard-working laborer said he’s never seen the work industry in Cleveland this bad and just wants a job so he can work and pursue the American Dream. Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Homeless in search of the American Dream
In the morning shade of downtown Johnston park in Cleveland sit many nameless, wandering, street people — men and women — wondering, Where is my American Dream and how will the worsening economic n...
Aug 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Billy Graham
Surprised by Billy Graham
No one among the 19 visitors from Cleveland or the 350 total attending the Senior Celebration in Asheville, N.C., expected to see the evangelist who preached to millions and advised numerous U.S. p...
Aug 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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NONAGENARIAN MILDRED WILLIS celebrated her 90th birthday on July 24 at a party with her family and friends, along with her physical therapists, Jessica Stone and Kim Dillard, who are with Guardian Home Health.
Mildred Willis: Celebrating her journey
Mildred Willis just celebrated her 90th birthday. The nonagenarian said she was given a birthday party and “I had a good time.” She moved to Cleveland about seven years ago from Albany, Ga. Her nie...
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