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"Aunt Bam's Place" opens tonight at Cobb Energy Centre; the new Tower Stage at Vinings Jubilee debuts this week.
Not everyone knows that local funnyman of many talents Tyler Perry has added playwright and director to his roster of accomplishments. will be rolling out Perry’s brand-spanking-new musical “Aunt Bam’s Place” beginning tonight.
Starring Cassi Davis as the outrageously comical character Aunt Bam, this is a rollicking tale of family drama with the generous helping of hilarity one expects from the creator of the zany character Madea. Involving a nephew’s dilemmas juggling his nervous wife, visiting children, and drunken ex-wife, only Aunt Bam can sort out the raucous mess.
Melanie Daniels and American Idol’s Parris Bennett also star in this terrific cast of actors and singers. Aunt Bam’s Place is written and directed by Perry. Tickets for all performances are available via Ticketmaster for $25 plus fees. Performances are Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. and there is also a Wednesday matinee at 2 p.m.
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Vinings Jubilee debuts Tower Stage
There’s a new live venue in town, and not only is it a stone’s throw from home: it’s free. at Vinings Jubilee debuts Thursday when the Relapse Comedy Theatre entertains with side-splitting improv. The public is invited to attend the 45-minute performance that’s part of the center’s 25th anniversary celebration. Bring a chair and gather near at 7:30 p.m.
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The center's official anniversary celebration is set for October 1 with a live band taking the stage. The venue is designed to host a range of performances, from cooking demonstrations to music. Vinings Jubilee is located at 4300 Paces Ferry Road. For details, call 770-438-8080. - H.M. Cauley
Meet Dr. Hinojosa
Elsewhere, Atlanta-based British Consul-General Annabelle Malins will be today’s guest speaker at Smyrna Rotary club meeting. The 12:15 p.m. luncheon is held at the at 200 Village Green Circle.
And tonight, Cobb schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa will be the guest of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce at The Georgia Club at 100 Galleria Parkway. The 5-7 p.m. event costs $40 for Chamber members and $50 for general admission.
If you can’t make that, Hinojosa will also be speaking at the Smyrna Business Association’s lunch meeting on Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Smyrna Community Center. Members with RSVP pay $12 and all others pay $20 at the door.
