Cobb County, GA --  (submitted by Barkley Russell) Greater Atlanta high school musical theater will light up the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre stage on April 26th, for the 2011 Shuler Hensley Awards, celebrating excellence in high school musical theater.

“How better to recognize and encourage a new generation of artists and audiences than through programs that give expression to young people’s talent and that embody a spirit of camaraderie and celebration,” said Michael S. Taormina CFE, Cobb Energy Centre managing director, “the Shuler Hensley Awards program does exactly that, and we are honored to have it among the offerings of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre."

For the complete list of schools being nominated, click here http://www.shulerawards.org/schools.aspx

WEST METRO – For this week’s installment of Best Spots, we’re compiling a list of Inexpensive Date Spots for you to take your special someone.

In today’s economy, it’s important to find companionship which, in our opinion, is the cheapest form of entertainment. However, it’s the springtime, and people like to get out every now and then. So, check out these suggestions for fun under $15.

Take your date on a trip to Sweetwater Creek State Park. On April 30, the park will hold a Twilight Canoe trip. This sunset ride is ranger-led and only open to adults who can swim and have some canoeing experience. $15 includes the canoe, paddle and PFD. The trip will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will return to shore around 9:00 p.m.

Atlanta, GA--  (submitted by mybusychildren.com)  One family will win 4 tickets to the Burn The Floor dance show in the Fabulous Fox theater in Atlanta. The show will take place on Tuesday, March 22nd at 8 pm.

The 4 seats will be in the Orchestra (lower level).  

To participate in the giveaway, readers would need to leave a comment on my post http://mybusychildren.com/burn-the-floor/