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Due to a positive COVID testing result and possible exposure to its cast and crew,  Playhouse on the Square made the decision to cancel last night's performance of Smokey Joe's Cafe, scheduled for 8:00pm.

At the turn of the nineteenth century Nora Helmer was the most controversial female character on the stage - walking out on her husband and children to find herself.  Now she returns to tie up loose ends and she must deal with what she left behind.  This spring, The Circuit Playhouse tells the complete story of the Helmers. 

DeKALB— The DeKalb City Council passed an ordinance 6-0 on Monday to approve the aggregate levy for 2021 of $9,521,416, which includes the City’s and the DeKalb Public Library’s levies.  This ordinance was considered at the City Council’s Nov. 8 meeting and was tabled at their Nov. 22 meeting due to the concerns regarding the...

After more than a year without in-person performances. Circuit Playhouse, Inc., the organization that includes The Circuit Playhouse, TheatreWorks @ the Square, and Playhouse on the Square has announced the return to in-person live professional theatre for its 53rd season. Beginning in July with a world premiere and winner of the companys national playwriting competition. The season will end in the summer 0f 2022 with a Playhouse revival and regional favorite. Subscriptions for the 53rd season ...

    GREENVILLE, N.C.     Chris Foster has been named running backs coach at East Carolina University according to an announcement from head football coach Mike Houston on Monday.     His appointment to the Pirates staff extends a 17-year collegiate coaching career, which includes a recent five-season assignment in a similar role at Georgia Southern where he helped lead the Eagles to three consecutive bowl appearances and played a key role for an offensive unit that collectively, from ...

My New Orleans 01/29/2021 NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The National WWII Museum joins the nation in celebrating Black History Month by further highlighting the extraordinary contributions and achievements of African Americans during World War II throughout the month of February. More than 1.2 million African Americans served in uniform during World War II, contributing to Allied victory in Europe, in the Pacific, and on the Home Front. Through a robust schedule of free, virtual educational p...

Bus driver shortage, COVID-19 lead to reduced Huskie Line service DeKALB – The Huskie Line route system is working on a reduced schedule until Feb. 14 due to a bus driver shortage. As a result, the DeKalb Public Transit is working with Transdev Services Inc. to find a solution to this shortage as soon as possible.  The COVID-19 pandemic has put a restraint on drivers and passengers, said DeKalb Transit Manager Marcus Cox. “We still need to provide a minimum, the most appropriate and the sa...