A BLAST FROM THE PAST!…read more This Art Deco theater has been around since 1937 and has obviously been renovated since that time. It is actually a very nice theater (great decor and comfortable environment), and I am glad to see that it is in use today. It is a great resource for the community and a great place for community functions. My husband and I attended a talent show here and one of our early challenges was finding a comfortable seat. You can actually feel some of those springs! Once we settled in and found the perfect seats everything was fine, (great sound, nice bathrooms, concession area available). The seating is designed so that you have a great view of the stage from every area. The one thing that was a little awkward was having performers and attendants enter and exit the stage from the front. This can be very distracting and I wish that a bit of mystery could have been maintained. A great "old school" theater that is even more special at night with all of its dazzling lights! You must take in a performance when visiting the area.

As a unit of the 28-member University System of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is…read moreone of the premier colleges in the state of Georgia. The College was founded in 1908 as the Second District A&M School. With more than 3,000 students, ABAC provides quality practical education to a diverse group of students. ABAC provides students with endless opportunities to learn and grow as individuals. With an abundance of student organizations, a wide-ranging music program, and a variety of intercollegiate and intramural athletic teams, there are many ways for students to get involved and develop a deeper connection with their college.

A very diverse campus. Instructors are well educated and care about the students. Fees will not rob…read moreyou blind. An all around good school

ARTS IN BLACK FESTIVAL…read more The Arts in Back Festival is an annual festival that showcases the talent of black youth in the community. The event started on Friday night with a talent show at the Tift Theater. I was so proud of the young people who participated in this event because they arrived on time and were well-behaved. All of the performances were very positive, (except one) and very up-lifting as they included lyrical dance, singing and spiritual interpretations of music. It was a perfect opportunity for families and youth to bond and have a nice evening out. The one act that proved to be totally inappropriate was the female group Bella. Their act was raunchy and performed along with explicit music which was totally inappropriate since this event was well attended by young kids. I am an adult and I didn't want to see that but I am glad that they were the last act because we left immediately following. The adults who planned this event really need to get organized because it was a disorganized mess. It was scheduled to start at 7pm but did not start until just before 8 pm. When the MC finally decided to start the event, no apology was made for keeping the audience waiting. The MC clearly did not know what he was doing and did not keep things flowing, (he actually had the audience waiting for a specific performer when it was revealed that the performer was not even present). Having performers just walk up to the stage from the audience was a bit awkward. Having the MC actually pull the curtain back to continually check if the next act was ready, was just unprofessional. Audience members who arrived late should not have been allowed in the auditorium in the middle of a performance, they should have just waited for the transition. This was not only disruptive to the audience but also disrespectful of the performer. Rules governing cell phone use should have been clearly communicated to the audience before the start of the show. For example: If you need to stand up to record, please move to the aisle so as not to block the view of others. DAY TWO The festival resumes in Fulwood Park with a few food and service vendors. The guy selling the Chicken Philly was the truth! That sandwich was perfectly seasoned with a generous serving of chicken and grilled veggies on a tasty bun. As far as events, this too was an unorganized mess so we stayed for less that two hours. The problem was that the scheduling of artists was very abrupt and the entertainment did not flow continuously. Although the artists were just standing around, they were not being called to the stage to perform and perhaps they were just trying to make the performances last. It was more annoying than anything. The technician would repeatedly yell from the audience to the stage directing the artists to press the red button or grab that mic. Very unprofessional! We were really enjoying ourselves after listening to jazz, rap and spoken word art forms and waiting for the Talent Show winners to perform. Although they had several acts that were to perform, they decided to put one of their unsuccessful musical acts on stage for TWO hours. This was our cue to leave. Attendees should have been encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets because minimal seating was provided on a very warm day. We actually had our own reclining patio chairs so we were comfortable. I do hope that someone steps up to make some positive changes for next year's festival because the participants deserve better. With a little tweaking and attention to detail, this could be a festival that people will be excited to attend. *** The stars are for the performers who truly delivered. *** Organizers may want to reconsider those large yellow stars pinned on the front of the performers. (Research history). *** The winners of the talent show were phenomenal and actually moved me with their interpretive performance.