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Welcome Valarie Edwards!
You’ve seen her hunt ghosts at the Windsor Hotel in Americus for the “Ghost Tour of Georgia”. She’s rolled up her sleeves to make fruitcake with the monks at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers for the “Made in Georgia Tour”. She has explored Westville in Lumpkin for our “Historic Tour of Georgia”. This weekend, you can see her visit Andalusia, the home of author Flannery O’Connor in Milledgeville for the “Book Tour of Georgia”. But who is Valarie Edwards?Red is her favorite color, she’s saving up to buy a Shih Tzu, she was born wearin
g heels, and considers chocolate and wine the only true food groups. Valarie was born in New York City. And like a true New Yorker, she speaks a little Spanish, less Italian and even less Yiddish. She has lived in Hong Kong and the Phillippines, but considers the San Francisco-Bay Area her hometown.A 1997 graduate of Golden Gate University’s School of Arts And Letters, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In 1999, she received her Master of Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a Reporter for Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio since 2007 and in 2009, joined her television colleagues for “Lawmakers”, our coverage of the Georgia General Assembly. Her hard work un
der the gold dome resulted in a 1st Place award from CapitolBeat (National Association of Statehouse Reporters) for her coverage of the Home Mortgage Crisis.In May 2009, she officially joined the Georgia Traveler team and hit the road, exploring the Empire State of the South. We’re excited that Valarie has joined the team and hope that you’ll welcome her if you should see her in your community.
Welcome our newest Georgia Traveler, Valarie Edwards!
This Week: Book Tour of Georgia
This week the Georgia Traveler team embarks on a Book Tour of Georgia. Peach State authors have made their mark in the literary world, from grand epics to stories of little critters. We journey to a few places you can learn about these legendary Georgia talents.
Georgia Traveler 305, The Book Tour of Georgia, premieres Friday, November 20th at 9:00 PM on GPB, then repeats Saturday, November 21st at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM.
For more information about those upcoming episodes, check out our website at:
http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler/
Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Check out the new Georgia Tourism website at http://www.exploregeorgia.org/
Georgia Traveler 305, The Book Tour of Georgia, premieres Friday, November 20th at 9:00 PM on GPB, then repeats Saturday, November 21st at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM.
For more information about those upcoming episodes, check out our website at:
http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler/
Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Check out the new Georgia Tourism website at http://www.exploregeorgia.org/
Behind the Scenes: Flannery O'Connor on the Book Tour
Our upcoming episode of Georgia Traveler that premieres this weekend is all about Georgia authors. It's called the "Book Tour of Georgia" and highlights only a few of Georgia's many, many talented authors. Included in our program are Joel Chandler Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Jessica Green and Ted Hafer (authors of The Grit Cookbook), and Flannery O'Connor.
Georgia Traveler co-host Valarie Edwards takes you on a journey to Milledgeville, where Mary
Flannery O'Connor spent most of her adult life. Here's a picture of Valarie on the front porch of Andalusia, the O'Connor family farm. Andalusia has been preserved as a museum by the Flannery O'Connor Andalusia Foundation.
Born in 1925 in Savannah, Flannery was the only child of Regine Cline and Edwin Francis O'Connor. The family lived in a three story home on Lafayette Square, just steps away from Savannah's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Her childhood home is also a museum managed by the Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home Foundation.
After a brief residence in Atlanta beginning in 1938, the O’Connor family
moved in 1940 to Milledgeville to live in the Cline family home on Greene Street. Flannery's father, Edward, died of lupus early in 1941, and Mrs. O’Connor and Flannery continued to live in the Milledgeville family home along with Flannery’s aunts. It was in that home on Greene Street that Flannery continued to live while she attended Peabody High School and Georgia State College 
for Women, which is now Georgia College & State University. The University is home to the Flannery O'Connor collection. Here's a picture of our photographer Mitch Zastrow in the Flannery O'Connor Room, shooting footage of one of Flannery's typewriters.
Flannery O’Connor left Milledgeville in 1945 to attend the State University of Iowa. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree after two years but remained in Iowa for another year before going to the Yaddo Foundation's artist colony near Saratoga Springs, New York. Afterwards she lived in New York City where she was introduced to Robert and Sally Fitzgerald, with whom she lived for over a year in Ridgefield, Connecticut. During this time she was writing her first novel Wise Blood. In late 1950 Flannery O’Connor began to exhibit
symptoms of lupus, the disease that had killed her father. Her health forced Flannery to return to Milledgeville in 1951, where she and her mother moved to the family farm, Andalusia, where Flannery lived for thirteen years, until her death in 1964.
Georgia Traveler visited GCSU and spoke with Professor Bruce Gentry, the Editor of the Flannery O'Connor
Review. We then visited Andalusia and spoke with Craig Amason, Executive Director of the Flannery O’Connor Andalusia Foundation. Here's a picture of Valarie and Craig as they walk some of the grounds at Andalusia. The farm's original 21 acres have been recently augmented 
to include nearly 500 adjoining acres, which have been set aside as a nature preserve. There are nature trails with signage about some of the types of trees on the property as well. This is definitely an excellent outdoor activity for literary buffs!
Back in the city limits of Milledgeville, you can hop a hospitality trolley that leaves from the headquarters of our good friends at the Milledgeville Convention and Visitors Bureau on West Hancock Street and see other Flannery highlights, like the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where O’Connor and her mother attended Mass daily.
You can catch our segment on Flannery O'Connor in Georgia Traveler 305, the Book Tour of Georgia this Friday, November 20 at 9 PM, Saturday, November 21 at 7 PM and Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 PM.
We hope you enjoy the segment as much as we enjoyed our visit to Milledgeville. Until my next Behind the Scenes post, this is Executive Producer Ashlie Wilson wishing you pleasant journeys... from the beautiful front porch of the Andalusia farm!
Georgia Traveler co-host Valarie Edwards takes you on a journey to Milledgeville, where Mary
Flannery O'Connor spent most of her adult life. Here's a picture of Valarie on the front porch of Andalusia, the O'Connor family farm. Andalusia has been preserved as a museum by the Flannery O'Connor Andalusia Foundation.Born in 1925 in Savannah, Flannery was the only child of Regine Cline and Edwin Francis O'Connor. The family lived in a three story home on Lafayette Square, just steps away from Savannah's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Her childhood home is also a museum managed by the Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home Foundation.
After a brief residence in Atlanta beginning in 1938, the O’Connor family
moved in 1940 to Milledgeville to live in the Cline family home on Greene Street. Flannery's father, Edward, died of lupus early in 1941, and Mrs. O’Connor and Flannery continued to live in the Milledgeville family home along with Flannery’s aunts. It was in that home on Greene Street that Flannery continued to live while she attended Peabody High School and Georgia State College 
for Women, which is now Georgia College & State University. The University is home to the Flannery O'Connor collection. Here's a picture of our photographer Mitch Zastrow in the Flannery O'Connor Room, shooting footage of one of Flannery's typewriters.Flannery O’Connor left Milledgeville in 1945 to attend the State University of Iowa. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree after two years but remained in Iowa for another year before going to the Yaddo Foundation's artist colony near Saratoga Springs, New York. Afterwards she lived in New York City where she was introduced to Robert and Sally Fitzgerald, with whom she lived for over a year in Ridgefield, Connecticut. During this time she was writing her first novel Wise Blood. In late 1950 Flannery O’Connor began to exhibit
symptoms of lupus, the disease that had killed her father. Her health forced Flannery to return to Milledgeville in 1951, where she and her mother moved to the family farm, Andalusia, where Flannery lived for thirteen years, until her death in 1964.Georgia Traveler visited GCSU and spoke with Professor Bruce Gentry, the Editor of the Flannery O'Connor
Review. We then visited Andalusia and spoke with Craig Amason, Executive Director of the Flannery O’Connor Andalusia Foundation. Here's a picture of Valarie and Craig as they walk some of the grounds at Andalusia. The farm's original 21 acres have been recently augmented 
to include nearly 500 adjoining acres, which have been set aside as a nature preserve. There are nature trails with signage about some of the types of trees on the property as well. This is definitely an excellent outdoor activity for literary buffs!Back in the city limits of Milledgeville, you can hop a hospitality trolley that leaves from the headquarters of our good friends at the Milledgeville Convention and Visitors Bureau on West Hancock Street and see other Flannery highlights, like the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where O’Connor and her mother attended Mass daily.
You can catch our segment on Flannery O'Connor in Georgia Traveler 305, the Book Tour of Georgia this Friday, November 20 at 9 PM, Saturday, November 21 at 7 PM and Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 PM.
We hope you enjoy the segment as much as we enjoyed our visit to Milledgeville. Until my next Behind the Scenes post, this is Executive Producer Ashlie Wilson wishing you pleasant journeys... from the beautiful front porch of the Andalusia farm!
This Weekend in Georgia
The Holiday Season is almost upon us. Here are a few events to get you in the holiday mood this weekend.
Candlelight Tour Festival
November 20 - 22, 2009
Warm Springs, Georgia
Visit the city FDR made his second home! Discover the Magic of Christmas in Warm Springs as the Village is transformed into a glowing wonderland of lights. Horse and buggy tours are available as visitors shop by candlelight and hear carolers and musicians serenade the streets. Restaurants and shops keep extended hours November 20, 21, and 22 to help you find that unique gift for a special someone. More information is available here. While visiting Warm Springs, be sure to visit Roosevelt's Little White House. Visitors can tour FDR's home away from home and discover why President Roosevelt retreated to Georgia to try to recuperate from his polio. Here's their website for more information.
Magical Nights of Lights
November 21 - November 22, 2009
Lake Lanier Islands
Known as the world’s largest animated light extravaganza, the seven-and-a-half mile driving tour features giant illuminated characters that are comprised of millions of twinkling and moving lights. After the tour, visit the Holiday Village for amusement rides, pony rides, marshmallow roasting, holiday shopping, and a visit with Santa Claus. For more information, visit the Lake Lanier Islands website. Georgia Traveler's Keely Muse and her husband, Wynn, will be visiting the Nights of Lights in an upcoming episode of Georgia Traveler, The Holiday Tour of Georgia. Look for it on GPB in December!
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival
November 21 - 22, 2009
Thomasville, Georgia
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Candlelight Tour Festival
November 20 - 22, 2009
Warm Springs, Georgia
Visit the city FDR made his second home! Discover the Magic of Christmas in Warm Springs as the Village is transformed into a glowing wonderland of lights. Horse and buggy tours are available as visitors shop by candlelight and hear carolers and musicians serenade the streets. Restaurants and shops keep extended hours November 20, 21, and 22 to help you find that unique gift for a special someone. More information is available here. While visiting Warm Springs, be sure to visit Roosevelt's Little White House. Visitors can tour FDR's home away from home and discover why President Roosevelt retreated to Georgia to try to recuperate from his polio. Here's their website for more information.
Magical Nights of Lights
November 21 - November 22, 2009
Lake Lanier Islands
Known as the world’s largest animated light extravaganza, the seven-and-a-half mile driving tour features giant illuminated characters that are comprised of millions of twinkling and moving lights. After the tour, visit the Holiday Village for amusement rides, pony rides, marshmallow roasting, holiday shopping, and a visit with Santa Claus. For more information, visit the Lake Lanier Islands website. Georgia Traveler's Keely Muse and her husband, Wynn, will be visiting the Nights of Lights in an upcoming episode of Georgia Traveler, The Holiday Tour of Georgia. Look for it on GPB in December!
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival
November 21 - 22, 2009
Thomasville, Georgia
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And finally, for those festival fans among us, be sure not to miss the 14th annual Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival in Thomasville, Georgia. The festival is one of America's premier wildlife and sporting art festvials. There's fun for the whole family, with wildlife, painting, sculpture, photography, and carving exhibits. The festival draws on the centuries-old tradition of wildlife management and conservation coupled with support of wildlife art in the Thomasville area. It all begins Saturday, November 21 at 10 AM, and runs through Sunday, November 22. For more information visit the official website.
And those are just a few ideas for things to do in the Peach State this weekend. For more ideas, visit ExploreGeorgia.org, a great website operated by our production partners at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Thursday, November 19
11 AM
- Bach
- Paderewski
- Mozart
- Stoelzel
- Columbus Symphony conductor George Del Gobbo talks about Saturday's concert
- Mendelssohn
- Gesualdo
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Thursday, November 19
11 AM
- Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054. Olli Mustonen, German Chamber Phil. London 443 118.
- Paderewski: Minuet Celebre in G, Op. 14/1. Philip Martin. Hyperion 67379.
- Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat, K. 543. Camerata Salzburg, Kavakos. Sony BMG 82876842412.
- Sinding: Rustle of Spring. Philip Martin. Hyperion 67379.
- Mendelssohn: "Reformation" Symphony (No. 5 in D). New Philharmonia Orch, Muti. EMI 81788.
- Stoelzel: Aria "Bist du bei mir," arr. trumpet. Paul Merkelo et al. Analekta 9812.
- Columbus Symphony conductor George Del Gobbo talks about the orchestra's concert, "Let the Trumpet Sound," coming up Saturday
- Mendelssohn: "Italian" Symphony: Saltarello (Tarantella). New Philharmonia Orch, Muti. EMI 81788.
- Gesualdo: Ave Dulcissima Maria. Monteverdi Choir, Gardiner. Erato 88087.
- Handel: Largo (Ombra mai fu) from Serse, for organ. Luc Beausejour. Analekta 9812.
- Farrenc: Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in E-flat. Brigitte Engerer, Romain Guyot, Francois Salque. Naive 5033.
- Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in F, RV 488. Peter Whelan, La Serenissima, Chandler. Avie 2178.
- Eagan: Red, White, Black 'n' Blue. Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Delos 3163.
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Behind the Scenes " At Work"
At Work
"Dresses For Success"
Last Friday the talent behind At Work participated in the show's theme of
"Dressing For Success." Our Guest,Career Fashion Consignment shop owner, Judi Gerhardt spoke about the importance of appearance in the workplace.
At Work Host Valarie Edwards along with our resident career counseling experts, Brandon Smith and Emory Mulling, were on hand to answer questions live from phone callers.
At Work Co-Producer Myriam Levy and Phone Operator Amanda Scott decided to spruce up their look for the office as well.
The At Work team took the initiative to exemplify one part of the At Work Career Makeover Challenge. Our career makeover candidates will be mentored through the process of re-creating themselves to become more marketable in their job search and career.
Join us this week when we talk about personal branding. At Work airs live this Friday at 3pm on www.gpb.org and on 88.1fm Columbus,Ga. Log on to www.gpb.org for how you can listen to GPB Radio on your local GPB Station.
Football Friday: Stephenson vs. Colquitt County
The Stephenson High School Jaguars have their eyes squarely fixed on the State Championship after a shutout win over Bradwell [44-0]in the first round of the playoffs. This week, they host the Colquitt County Packers who also shut out their opponent last week [10-0]. Will Stephenson continue their historic undefeated season or can Colquitt County pull off the upset on the road at Halford Stadium? Tune in to our live webcast this Friday on gpb.org/football to find out!
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Wednesday, November 18
For details on concerts mentioned during Midday Music - including pianist Olli Mustonen in Atlanta, the Cypress String Quartet in Augusta and guitarist Manuel Barrueco in LaGrange, plus the Columbus Symphony's Haydn with trumpeter Jens Lindermann - please see the current concert calendar below and go, go, go!
11 AM
11 AM
- Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor. Olli Mustonen, San Francisco Sym, Blomstedt. London 444 518.
- Beethoven: "Spring" Sonata (Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major). Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy. Decca 289 458 618.
- Higdon: Impressions: To the Point. Cypress String Quartet. Naxos 8.559298.
- Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat. Alison Balsom, German Chamber Phil Bremen. EMI 16213.
- Lecuona: A la Antigua. Manuel Barrueco. EMI 56757.
- Brouwer: Preludio. Manuel Barrueco. EMI 56757.
- MacDowell: "Keltic" Sonata (Piano Sonata No. 4). James Tocco. Gasparo 231.
- Telemann: Concerto in B-flat for three oboes and three violins. Collegium Musicum 90, Standage. Chandos 0580.
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Sheherazade, Symphonic Suite after The Thousand and One Nights. Atlanta Sym, Arzewski, Spano. Telarc 80568.
- Guastavino: La Siesta: El Patio. Rosa Antonelli. Albany 1140.
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On the next At Work: You INC.
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Your most personal product is you... On the next At Work - Brand You. Become the best you, you can be. Our experts are ready with advice - here to answer your workplace questions. Join us for the next At Work this Friday at 3 here on GPB.
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Concert Calendar, November 17-30
November 17, 20, 22
- Acclaimed countertenor (and Georgian) David Daniels stars as Orpheus in the Atlanta Opera's production of Orfeo ed Euridice, sung in Italian with English supertitles. Cobb Energy Centre, Atlanta.
- The Auburn (Ala.) Chamber Music Society presents the Canadian threesome the Gryphon Piano Trio, in concert on the campus of Auburn University. CANCELED. WILL BE RESCHEDULED.
- The McDuffie Center for Strings presents violinist David Halen and pianist Elizabeth Pridgen. They perform in Fickling Hall, Mercer University, Macon.
- Finnish pianist Olli Mustonen soloes with the Atlanta Symphony in Ravel's Piano Concerto in G. Also on the program: the world premiere of excerpts from Wynton Marsalis's American Symphony; ASO principal clarinetist Laura Ardan is soloist in Bernstein's Prelude, Fugue and Riffs; and Robert Spano conducts Gershwin's American in Paris. Symphony Hall, Atlanta.
- LaGrange College's Callaway Concert Series presents renowned classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco.
- The Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society and Augusta State's Lyceum Series present the Cypress String Quartet in quartets by Barber, Griffes and Debussy. Maxwell Theatre.
- Violinist and former Atlanta Symphony concertmaster Cecylia Arzewski plays solo Bach in a free noontime performance. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta.
- Ballethnic's Urban Nutcracker takes the stage at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center for the Arts, Atlanta.
- The Columbus Symphony and music director George del Gobbo welcome trumpeter Jens Lindermann as soloist. Program includes Haydn's Trumpet Concerto, Vizzutti's Rising Sun, Dvorak's Serenade for Strings and Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony. RiverCenter, Columbus.
- The Brasil Guitar Duo makes its Spivey Hall debut. Clayton State campus, Morrow.
- Saint John Church and Concerts with a Cause present a Thanksgiving Concert with the Augusta Children's Choral and the Birmingham Boys Choir. Free, 3 p.m., Saint John United Methodist Church, Augusta.
- The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra provides the musical backdrop to the acrobatics of the Cirque de la Symphonie. Symphony Hall, Atlanta.
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Tuesday, November 17
I speak with countertenor David Daniels in the noon hour on GPB. He's starring as Orpheus, who retrieves his wife from the underworld, in the Atlanta Opera's current production of Orfeo ed Euridice. Remaining shows are tonight, Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.On Midday Music we also hear recordings from the Gryphon Trio, Manuel Barrueco and the Cypress Quartet, who all perform in these parts this week (in Auburn, LaGrange and Augusta, respectively). Please follow the links in the concert list above for details.
UPDATE: The Gryphon Piano Trio's appearance in Auburn has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
11 AM
- Lalo: Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 26. Gryphon Trio. Analekta 3127.
- Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414. Mitsuko Uchida, English Chamber Orch, Tate. Philips 422 258.
- Bach: Cantata No. 170: "Vergnugte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust." David Daniels, English Concert, Picket. Virgin 519037.
- Conversation with countertenor David Daniels
- Gluck: Orpheus and Euridice: "Che far senza Euridice?" Michael Chance, Tafelmusik, Bernius. Sony 48040.
- More conversation with countertenor David Daniels
- Bach: Cantata No. 208: "Schafe koennen sicher weiden" (aria "Sheep May Safely Graze"). David Daniels, English Concert, Picket. Virgin 519037.
- Dvorak: Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22. Metamorphosen Chamber Orch, Yoo. Archetype 60105.
- Barrios: Una limosna por el amor de Dios. Manuel Barrueco. EMI 56578.
- Beethoven: String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135. Cypress String Quartet. Cypress.
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A Live Recording from the Bartow County Library in Cartersville
This week we present Lauretta Hannon who will read from her debut novel Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful LIfe. This interview was recorded in front of a live studio audience at the Bartow County Library in Cartersville.
Raised in the deep south but she's no southern belle, Lauretta Hannon exposes the underbelly of growing up poor in a broken family in rural Georgia. Her literary debut Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life is a knock-you-over-the-head testament to living graciously in the face of hardship.
Join us for this special edition of Cover to Cover this Sunday night at 8 on GPB.
Monday, November 16
11 AM
- Fasch: Quadro in F major for violin, oboe, bassoon and continuo. Epoca Barocca. CPO 777 204.
- Schubert: String Quintet in C major, Op. post. 163, D. 956. Guarneri Quartet, Leonard Rose. RCA 62310.
- Wagner: Siegfried: Forest Murmurs. Met Orch, Levine. DG 447 764.
- Bolcom: Cello Sonata: Adagio semplice. Norman Fischer, Jeanne Kierman. Naxos 8.572087.
- Joachim: Violin Concerto in G minor in one movement, Op. 3. Suyoen Kim, Staatskapelle Weimar, Halasz. Naxos 8.570991.
- Hatzis: Old Photographs. Gryphon Trio. Analekta 3174.
- Vivaldi: Sinfonia for Strings in G major, RV 149. Tafelmusik, Lamon. Analekta 3171.
- Saint-Saens: Piano Trio No. 1 in F major, Op. 18. Yuval Trio. Relief 891009.
- Golijov: Last Round for double string quartet and bass. A Far Cry. (Independent CD.)
- Puccini: Preludio Sinfonico in A major. Hungarian Opera Orch, Morandi. Naxos 8.555304.
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Behind the Scenes: Madison on the Historic Tour
This weekend, you'll have the opportunity to watch Georgia Traveler's "Historic Tour of Georgia". That program will be broadcast Friday, 
November 13 at 9 PM, Saturday, November 14 at 7 PM and Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM. In the show, we feature The Smith House in Dahlonega as our Food Find, Family Fun can be found at Westville in Lumpkin, Our Local Legend is The Prison Museum & Last Meal Cafe in Ashburn and our Getaway is the lovely, historic Madison, Georgia! Just to the left is a picture of the Morgan County Courthouse which sits on the downtown square. As you may know, Madison is often called the "town too pretty to burn" because it escaped the torches of Sherman's army during the March to the Sea. The reality is that Madison was home to Joshua Hill, a pro-Union Senator, who resigned his seat in the US Senate at the 
beginning of the War Between the States despite his opposition to succession. He returned home to Madison and so was able to intervene on the towns behalf with General Slocum when Sherman's Army was razing the countryside. Here's a picture of co-host David Zelski in front of the Joshua Hill Home, which has been preserved, like many of the town's antebellum homes. You can find out more about Joshua Hill by visiting the Madison Morgan Cultural Center's exhibit about the history of Madison. As a matter of fact, the MMCC is a great place to begin any visit to Madison. Our new friend Patricia DuBose is the Marketing Manager there and helped our production team in so many ways!
The Traveler crew actually visited Madison on two occasions- once on May 1 for the "Madison in May" tour of homes and again on June 24 during the Madison Morgan Cultural Center's Chamber Music Festival. Here is a picture of co-host David Zelski with Christine Lambert, the gracious hostess of Hilltop. The home was built in 1832 and has been in the Lambert family since 1922. Hilltop was originally an L shaped house with three rooms down stairs and three rooms above. There are three chimneys which makes the home have six fireplaces. There's a fireplace in all of the original rooms. Chris told us that the rooms more or less are 20 by 20 square and the ceilings are 12 feet high. Definitely a sight to see- we hope Hilltop is on future Tours of Homes. Another beautiful home, which is just outside of Madison city proper, has 
been in the Ainslie family since 1870. Ardenlea is the farm of Andrew Ainslie's Scottish-born great-grandfather, who actually fought for the Union Army and camped on the property when Slocum's troops came through the area. After the War, Ainslie left Sandusky, Ohio and came South to Madison. There have been six generations of Andrew Ainslies to live on the property... and four generations of Ainslies still live in the Madison area. The current Andrew Ainslie that resides at Ardenlea is an accomplished gardener. Just look at these beautiful flowers!
We had such a lovely time in Madison. Hope you might have the time to visit there soon!
November 13 at 9 PM, Saturday, November 14 at 7 PM and Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM. In the show, we feature The Smith House in Dahlonega as our Food Find, Family Fun can be found at Westville in Lumpkin, Our Local Legend is The Prison Museum & Last Meal Cafe in Ashburn and our Getaway is the lovely, historic Madison, Georgia! Just to the left is a picture of the Morgan County Courthouse which sits on the downtown square. As you may know, Madison is often called the "town too pretty to burn" because it escaped the torches of Sherman's army during the March to the Sea. The reality is that Madison was home to Joshua Hill, a pro-Union Senator, who resigned his seat in the US Senate at the 
beginning of the War Between the States despite his opposition to succession. He returned home to Madison and so was able to intervene on the towns behalf with General Slocum when Sherman's Army was razing the countryside. Here's a picture of co-host David Zelski in front of the Joshua Hill Home, which has been preserved, like many of the town's antebellum homes. You can find out more about Joshua Hill by visiting the Madison Morgan Cultural Center's exhibit about the history of Madison. As a matter of fact, the MMCC is a great place to begin any visit to Madison. Our new friend Patricia DuBose is the Marketing Manager there and helped our production team in so many ways!
The Traveler crew actually visited Madison on two occasions- once on May 1 for the "Madison in May" tour of homes and again on June 24 during the Madison Morgan Cultural Center's Chamber Music Festival. Here is a picture of co-host David Zelski with Christine Lambert, the gracious hostess of Hilltop. The home was built in 1832 and has been in the Lambert family since 1922. Hilltop was originally an L shaped house with three rooms down stairs and three rooms above. There are three chimneys which makes the home have six fireplaces. There's a fireplace in all of the original rooms. Chris told us that the rooms more or less are 20 by 20 square and the ceilings are 12 feet high. Definitely a sight to see- we hope Hilltop is on future Tours of Homes. Another beautiful home, which is just outside of Madison city proper, has 
been in the Ainslie family since 1870. Ardenlea is the farm of Andrew Ainslie's Scottish-born great-grandfather, who actually fought for the Union Army and camped on the property when Slocum's troops came through the area. After the War, Ainslie left Sandusky, Ohio and came South to Madison. There have been six generations of Andrew Ainslies to live on the property... and four generations of Ainslies still live in the Madison area. The current Andrew Ainslie that resides at Ardenlea is an accomplished gardener. Just look at these beautiful flowers!
We had such a lovely time in Madison. Hope you might have the time to visit there soon!At Work says: Dress For Success!
On the next At Work, for some, Dressing for Success has meant the old standard...dark suits and power shoes. On this week's show, how "Dressing for Success," has taken on a whole new meaning.
Hear what local hiring managers have to say. That's at work this Friday afternoon at 3pm on GPB, or log on to our chat room at www.gpb.org/atwork to post your comments.
Also, meet local business and clothing shop owner, Judi Gerhardt. After Hurricane Katrina, Ms. Gerhardt has had to rebuild her consignment business more than once and will be talking about starting over and recreating your passion during times of disaster and recession . For more information about Judi log on to www.careerfashionconsignment.com.
Thursday, November 12
GPB's Midday Music offers recordings of music and musicians to be heard around Georgia this week. Pianist Simone Dinnerstein is in recital Saturday evening at Kennesaw State, for example, and star countertenor David Daniels headlines Gluck's Orfeo with the Atlanta Opera. We'll hear them both from disc. Also on Midday Music are recordings of pieces on orchestral concerts in Macon and Augusta, as well as works from weekend programs with the Vogler Quartet and the Atlanta Chamber Players. For concert details, see the calendar listing below.
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- Loeffler: Two Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola and Piano: La Cornemuse (The Bagpipe). Klein, Young, Castro. Cedille 90000 102.
- Franck: Symphony in D minor. Orchestre des Champs Elysees, Herreweghe. Harmonia Mundi 901771.
- Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618. Tolzer Knabenchor, English Baroque Soloists, Schmidt-Gaden. Sony 75944.
- Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111. Simone Dinnerstein. Telarc 80715.
- Neusidler: Phantasia. Paul O'Dette. Harmonia Mundi 907 388.
- Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102. Yefim Bronfman, Los Angeles Phil, Salonen. Sony 60677.
- Vivaldi: Stabat Mater in F minor for alto (countertenor) and strings, RV 621. David Daniels, Europa Galante, Biondi. Virgin 45474.
- Haydn: String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 64/6. Lindsay String Quartet.
- Waxman: Carmen Fantasy. Yossif Ivanov, Itamar Golan. Ambroisie 136.
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This Weekend in Georgia
The weekend approaches once more, and here are some tips on how to spend it--Georgia Traveler Style!
The Pink Pig
Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15, 2009
Lenox Square, Atlanta
All aboard for the Pink Pig! Macy's 56-year-old tradition continues this year at Lenox Square in Atlanta. Kids young and old will thrill to the unforgettable experience of riding in Priscilla. There is a small fee involved, and portions of the proceeds go to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Click here for more information on dates and times. Georgia Traveler's David Zelski takes a ride on the Pink Pig on an upcoming episode, "The Holiday Tour of Georgia," which is set to premiere Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 PM on GPB.
Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Exposition
Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14, 2009
Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming
The Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Exposition takes you back in time as you gaze through the various forms of antique farming equipment. There's also a cotton gin, sawmill, and shingle mill! With interactive displays of how all the machines and tractors work, you'll be leaving here with a whole new realm of information! For details, here's the website.
Sportman's Festival
Friday, November 13, 2009 Downtown Warrenton
Hunters and fishermen won't want to miss their very own festival. The Sportman's Festival is being held this Friday, November 13 in Warrenton and will feature sporting vendors, exhibitors, demonstrations, and Okenfenokee Joe! There will also be a turkey shoot, big buck contest, and gun raffle. There will also be great food, a children's carnival, and Smokey the Bear! Okefenokee Joe is the host of several popular GPTV-produced documentaries including Swampwise and The Joy of Snakes. For more information visit the website.
And those are just a few ideas for things to do in the Peach State this weekend. For more ideas, visit ExploreGeorgia.org, a great website operated by our production partners at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
The Pink Pig
Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15, 2009
Lenox Square, Atlanta
All aboard for the Pink Pig! Macy's 56-year-old tradition continues this year at Lenox Square in Atlanta. Kids young and old will thrill to the unforgettable experience of riding in Priscilla. There is a small fee involved, and portions of the proceeds go to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Click here for more information on dates and times. Georgia Traveler's David Zelski takes a ride on the Pink Pig on an upcoming episode, "The Holiday Tour of Georgia," which is set to premiere Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 PM on GPB.Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Exposition
Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14, 2009
Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming
The Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Exposition takes you back in time as you gaze through the various forms of antique farming equipment. There's also a cotton gin, sawmill, and shingle mill! With interactive displays of how all the machines and tractors work, you'll be leaving here with a whole new realm of information! For details, here's the website.
Sportman's Festival
Friday, November 13, 2009 Downtown Warrenton
Hunters and fishermen won't want to miss their very own festival. The Sportman's Festival is being held this Friday, November 13 in Warrenton and will feature sporting vendors, exhibitors, demonstrations, and Okenfenokee Joe! There will also be a turkey shoot, big buck contest, and gun raffle. There will also be great food, a children's carnival, and Smokey the Bear! Okefenokee Joe is the host of several popular GPTV-produced documentaries including Swampwise and The Joy of Snakes. For more information visit the website.And those are just a few ideas for things to do in the Peach State this weekend. For more ideas, visit ExploreGeorgia.org, a great website operated by our production partners at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Football Friday: Sprayberry vs Marist
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The Road to the Dome intensifies this week as the playoffs officially kick off in Georgia. Georgia Public Broadcasting will have coverage of the Georgia high school football playoffs all the way to the championship game at the Georgia Dome. This week, we feature a first round match up between the Sprayberry High School Yellowjackets and the War Eagles of Marist. Kick off will be Friday at 7:30PM from Hughes Spalding stadium. Tune in to gpb.org to watch a live stream of the game.
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Concert Calendar, November 12-18
November 12-14 
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Glazunov Violin Concerto with Tai Murray, violin. Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake. Shostakovich Symphony No. 1. Hannu Lintu, conductor. www.atlantasymphony.org. 8 p.m., Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta.
Saturday, November 14
- Simone Dinnerstein. Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw. Copland Piano Variations, Webern Variations for Piano Op. 27, Schubert Four Impromptus D. 899, Lasser Twelve Variations on a Bach Chorale, Bach French Suite No. 5 in G.
- Symphony Orchestra Augusta. "Too Hot!" Music director Shizuo Z Kuwahara conducts Aaron Jay Kernis’ Too Hot Toccata, Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with accomplished 22-year-old concert pianist (and composer and improviser) Stewart Goodyear, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”). First Baptist of Augusta, 7:30.
- Macon Symphony Orchestra. Masterworks Concert No. 2, “The Excitement Continues. ” Brahms Tragic Overture, Haydn Violin Concerto in C major with soloist Xiang Gao, Sarasate Carmen Fantasy on Themes of Bizet, Franck Symphony in D minor. Music director Adrian Gnam conducts. Grand Opera House, Macon.
- Georgia State University School of Music. Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration Concert. GSU Jazz Band, Lizz Wright, Joe Gransden. Rialto Center, Atlanta.
- The Atlanta Opera presents Gluck's Orfeo & Euridice, starring acclaimed countertenor and Georgia resident David Daniels in his company debut. Cobb Energy Centre, Atlanta.
Sunday, November 15
- Vogler Quartet. Haydn, Schulhoff, Beethoven. Spivey Hall, Morrow.
- Symphony Orchestra Augusta's Family Fun series. "Music, Out of This World!" Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University, Augusta, 3 p.m.
- Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. Symphony Hall, Atlanta.
- Lucktenberg Chamber Ensemble. A Celebration of Haydn. Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt College, Waleska.
- Atlanta Chamber Players. Spotlight on Winds. Mozart, Loeffler, Telemann, Shostakovich. Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Atlanta.
Monday, November 16
- ARCO Chamber Orchestra. Free performance on the Franklin College Chamber Music Series. Bronner, Podgaits, Schubert. University of Georgia Performing Arts Center, Athens.
Wednesday, November 18
- Gryphon Piano Trio. Auburn Chamber Music Society. Goodwin Recital Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, Ala.
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