Students from The Piano Studio of Dr. Adriana van Rensburg recently achieved honors at local and statewide events. Africa McLeod (11th grade) and Carys Thompson (7th grade) achieved Honorable Mention at the statewide GMEA (Georgia Music Educators’ Association) Piano auditions conducted at Mercer University in Macon.

Other participants at this event that achieved solid results include Myles Hudson (8th grade), Gareth Thompson (6th grade), Zach Smith (11th grade) and Caleigh Hatcher (8th grade). Caleigh Hatcher, a student at Dodgen Middle School in east Cobb, achieved distinction in the third level International Piano Exams through the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. This distinction enables her to perform in the XVIth Georgia High Scorers’ Concert to be held in late January. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, founded in 1889, is the leading international examining board.

Upcoming events for these young pianists include Piano Guild of America auditions, Royal Schools exams, Spring Recital and Music Showcase. Several students of Dr. Adriana van Rensburg were recognized at the recent Winter Recital and received medals and trophies for outstanding public performance, participation, and overall best progress. To contact van Rensburg call (770) 312-0260 or email adri_jvr@bellsouth.net.

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Want a truly unique gift on Valentine’s Day that will be long remembered? Hire a quartet to serenade your sweetheart. A rose, a personalized card and two love songs will be delivered to you loved one on Feb. 14 by members of the Big Chicken Chorus.

Cost is $50 for reserved four-hour delivery window or $25 by telephone anywhere in the continental U.S. Call (678) 215-6190 or visit www.bigchicken

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On Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 3 and 10 at 3 p.m., the Cobb County Center of Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook High School presents “Crazy for You,” the Broadway hit musical by George and Ira Gershwin. The shows will be at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta.

For information and tickets contact the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre box office at (770) 528-8492.

Sally Litchfield is a longtime Marietta resident. She formerly practiced law in Marietta and now stays home to raise her two children. Send Sally news at sallylit@bellsouth.net. Call Sally at (770) 425-8106.