Arts

‘Cornbread Mafia’ author to

speak at library next week

James Higdon, whose Cornbread Mafia, about a drug-dealing syndicate in Marion County, has been very popular, will speak about his book at the Shelby County Public Library.

Higdon will appear at 6-7 p.m. March 14, and the event requires registration for seating purposes. You can reserve your seat or learn more by calling 633-3803.

7th-grader Martion’s play makes cut at Actors

Gavin Martion, a seventh-grader at East Middle School, was a semifinalist recently in Actors Theatre of Louisville’s eighth annual New Voices Young Playwrights contest.

Gavin submitted a 10-minute play, and his piece was chosen from among 512 entries – the only middle school student to advance that deep into the competition.

Rick Reinle didn’t set out to direct the stage production of Harvey, which this weekend begins a 2-week run at Shelby County Community Theatre. He initially tried out for the lead.

But a twist of plot – and fate and friendship – persuaded Reinle to change his plans, and he stepped into the role of director with Bob Zielinski (co-director) when Zielinski faced extensive surgery.

Author Van Stockum to speak at Painted Stone event
The Painted Stone Settlers Inc. will host a public program featuring author and Sentinel-News columnist Ronald Van Stockum at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Stratton Center in Shelbyville.
Van Stockum speaking about his latest book, Remembrances of World Wars.
Copies of the book will be available for sale. For more information, call 502-500-4475, 502-228-3746 or 502-738-9435 or visit www.paintedstonesettlers.org.