The Stars on the Southern Crescent

coffeehouse, presented by Offshoot Productions, has been staged at many

venues in Fayette County since its inception.

The newest venue for the coffeehouse is perhaps the one where Offshoot

now feels most comfortable; the LaFayette Educational Center, better known

as the old Fayette County High School. The group's last several productions

have been produced in the band room and the space is very intimate, which

is ideal for a production like the coffeehouse.

The Saturday, Sept. 23, Stars on the Southern Crescent coffeehouse will

showcase the acoustic duo of Grubbs and Imes, whose original and traditional

songs span blues, gospel, folk and rock. Grubbs and Imes have been together

for a long time and their talent and chemistry is clear to all audiences.

Performances by singer/actors Brian Turner and Bettina, accompanied by

Martha Clarke on piano, complete the program. Both Bettina and Turner

have been working with Offshoot Productions for the last year and are

certain to wow audiences yet again this weekend.

Turner portrayed John in last winter's Scotland Road, and played and the

Frog Prince and Robin Hood in last summer's two participatory musicals

for children. Bettina played the Woman in Scotland Road, as well as Maide

Marian and Princess Rosalie in the summer.

Turner, who was raised in Atlanta, spent most of his adult life in Massachusetts

and California, playing such roles as Carl in "The Baltimore Waltz,"

Seymour in "Little Shop of Horrors" and Rev. Dimmesdale in "The

Scarlet Letter."

Bettina, who is an interpreter for hearing impaired students at Peeples

Elementary School, has credits ranging from Maria in "West Side Story"

to Tuptim in "The King and I." Last spring, she was the Fairy

Queen at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

LaFayette Educational Center is at 205 LaFayette Ave., just northwest

of the Courthouse Square. Doors open at 7:45 p.m., and the show begins

at 8:15. General admission is $7; $5 for senior citizens and children

under 12. Group rates and reserved tables for eight or more are available

with payment in advance.

Patrons who bring their mugs

from home are eligible for discounts on hot beverages and for the "most

unusual mug" award. For information, phone 770-631-2362 or e-mail

[email protected].

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