Albany Herald

New winner named in Congressional Art Competition

A new winner has been named for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition in the Second Congressional District of Georgia, officials with the office of U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop.

Albany Museum of Art unveils newly-renovated spaces (WITH VIDEO)

The leadership of the Albany Museum of Art showed off a newly-completed phase of renovations that has transformed some of the public spaces within the facility.

Sasser venue to host country star Cagle

Chris Cagle has scored two No. 1 country albums and a chart-topping single in his almost 20-year career.

Annual Daylily Show this weekend at mall

As many as 100 to 150 entries are expected Saturday for the Albany Hemerocallis Society's 31st annual show.

Former Lee actor brings Civil War play to State Theatre

Stan Clardy’s one-man play “Soldiers in Gray, a Musical Journey” tells the story of a typical Confederate soldier.

Two area dancers win top prize

The competition in Tifton raises $73,000 for Alzheimer;'s Association, Georgia Chapter.

Kiwanis club honors art show winners

Civic club celebrates 32 years of recognizing the talents of local art students.

Child actor with Albany ties finds success as country icon

The movie "Ring of Fire" will debut on the Lifetime Network on May 27.

Camilla's Gnat Days Festival begins tonight

A 5K run, bike race and street dance are among activities scheduled during an annual festival.

'Cracker Lake' production tonight at Dawson theater

A Dawson comedy performance features cast members who support the city's Main Street Theatre.

'Run for the Roses' to benefit Council on Aging

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Sumter Players present ‘Alice’

The Sumter Players will present “The Phantom Toolbooth “ — the classic better known as “Alice in Wonderland” — at the Rylander Theatre, 310 W. Lamar St., on May 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and May 11 and 12 at 2:30 p.m.

‘Jungle Book’ comes to life at SCA

Sherwood Elementary students will perform “Jungle Book Kids” at the school’s secondary campus, 1418 Old Pretoria Road, on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

LCHS to perform Shakespeare

Lee County High School will perform its third annual Bard-in-the-’Burg event with the “Twelfth Night” to celebrate William Shakespeare. The play is one of the most popular romantic comedies by Shakespeare.

'Two Tickets to Paradise' offered

Albany ARC's Mexi-Cali Party Thursday evening includes dinner, a silent auction, music and a raffle drawing.