Articles by Jan Swoope
Like mother, like daughter: Dance has sealed a special bond mother and daughter duo
A staccato chorus of tap, tap tapping reverberates from the wooden floor of the dance studio. Up to the high ceiling it swirls and back down, flooding the bright space with percussive sound.
Cinco de Mayo: One cook shares her abuelita’s recipes for a Mexican fiesta
Supper time was happily chaotic in Patricia Wilson’s childhood home in El Paso, Texas, with lively conversation — often in Spanish — flowing around the family table.
Metal menagerie: Market Street Festival vendor, others helping out Camp Rising Sun
With goats, pigs, donkeys and chickens, Paula Sudduth has a virtual farmyard to oversee, especially around festival time. Luckily, these particular critters are low maintenance and live in an East Columbus warehouse when not on the road.
History is uncapped as Soroptimist opens time capsule
Twenty-five years ago, members of Soroptimist International of Columbus watched as a white capsule, tightly sealed, was buried next to a building that represented almost three years’ intense commitment in faith, heart, soul — and approximately $150,000 in fundraising.
Eight O’ May fundraiser draws barbecue fans, too
“I love to cook, and I always have,” said Tom Wolford of Columbus. That fortunate fact has been a big part of the Eight O’ May fundraiser at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church every spring for the past 15 years.
Fantasy unfolds in Y’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
A rare rose, an enchantress’ spell, song, dance, twists and turns will surround the mysterious “Beast” and beautiful “Belle” in “Beauty and the Beast” when the Y Drama Team brings Disney’s rendition of this beloved fairytale to Joe Cook Auditorium in Columbus Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 at 7 p.m.
Song, dance and drama meet in HA’s ‘High School Musical’
From blockbuster movie to the Heritage Academy stage, “High School Musical” adds a contemporary sheen and story to classic musicals in the tradition of “Grease” and “West Side Story.”
Celebrate, remember, fight back: Relay for Life inspires healing and hope in the battle against cancer
Pat Wallace remembers the faces, those seven or eight people she shared the room with each time she went to the clinic for chemotherapy. Allies, usually unknown, united against a common enemy, connected to IVs sending infusions of powerful chemicals coursing toward their critical task.
Cattlemen’s Association offers to ‘do the cooking,’ but you can too with these recipes
Need a break from the kitchen? Looking for a little extra downtime? Mark your calendar for April 29-30 and let the Lowndes County Cattlemen’s Association take over the grill.
Cattlemen’s Association offers to ‘do the cooking,’ but you can too with these recipes
Need a break from the kitchen? Looking for a little extra downtime? Mark your calendar for April 29-30 and let the Lowndes County Cattlemen’s Association take over the grill.
Ean Evans to be remembered Tuesday
Friends and well-wishers are invited to a casual gathering at the Columbus Riverwalk Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to remember the late Ean Evans of Columbus.
Ean Evans to be remembered Tuesday
Friends and well-wishers are invited to a casual gathering at the Columbus Riverwalk Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to remember the late Ean Evans of Columbus.
Fairview marks 25th anniversary of dramatic Easter presentation
The Easter story is a timeless one, but for one Golden Triangle church, this particular Easter season marks a time milestone — a 25th anniversary of sharing the wondrous story with thousands through drama and music.
Plans in high gear for Cotton District Arts Festival
Excitement is building as final preparations are made for the Cotton District Arts Festival that will bring music, art, dance, literature, cuisine and communities together Friday and Saturday in Starkville’s historic Cotton District.
Twangtown Paramours perform Friday
They take their name from the music mecca they call home, Nashville, Tenn. But don’t make the assumption the Twangtown Paramours’ repertoire follows a traditional country music recipe.
Plans in high gear for Cotton District Arts Festival
Excitement is building as final preparations are made for the Cotton District Arts Festival that will bring music, art, dance, literature, cuisine and communities together Friday and Saturday in Starkville’s historic Cotton District.
Launch for Smith’s debut novella set for Thursday
“This was a case of the story choosing me,” said Michael F. Smith, of his debut book, “The Hands of Strangers” (Main Street Rag Publishing, 2011). The
Heart for service: Inspired teens send Easter smiles to children battling cancer
The next time someone complains about the self-centered nature of today’s youth, point them to Heritage Academy alumnus Drew Estes and the junior class at Immanuel Center for Christian Education.
UMM brings Big Daddy Weave concert to Triangle audience
“In times like these, it’s so easy to lose perspective, to get our eyes on everything that seems to be falling apart,” said Mike Weaver, lead singer of Big Daddy Weave, the contemporary Christian band that will perform at Rent Auditorium in Columbus April 10.
Columbus native’s debut novel is locally inspired
Lynne Bryant makes her home in Colorado now, but it’s the author’s deeply-entrenched Mississippi roots that inspired her first novel, “Catfish Alley,” just released by Penguin/NAL Accent. What better time than Columbus’ Spring Pilgrimage to return to where it all began and introduce her characters to her hometown?
