Happy Birthday, James Tiberius Kirk!

Just 212 years from tomorrow, the future Captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 will be born in Riverside, Iowa to George and Winona Kirk. His adventures would eventually be chronicled in a television series known as Star Trek -- which, strangely enough, premiered September 1966, long before he was born...hmm. Anyway, interest in the series and its characters has spurred a bevy of books and other materials and an veritable army of fans and fanatics.

(March 22 also marks the 81st birthday of little-known actor William Shatner. Whoever that is.)

Area Events: the 2012 Atlanta Film Festival

The Atlanta Film Festival returns this week, kicking off with an opening night celebration this Friday night at Paris on Ponce. Look for some changes this year: lower pass prices, a music video bloc, live joint-venture music performances, and a move back to Landmark Midtown Art Cinema for the majority of screenings, among other things.

Over 175 films (incl. animation, shorts, and indie features) in 10 days. Visit Atlanta Film Festival's website for more info.

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Local events: Elks Aidmore Music Festival in Conyers

The Elks Aidmore Music Festival happens Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at the Georgia International Horse Park.
Tickets for the blues, jazz and soul festival are

currently on sale – check the Elks Aidmore website. 

While the main performers have been scheduled, auditions for local talent are being held to fill remaining spots; to that end, EAMF has teamed with Starbucks to present free showcases at the Conyers Hwy. 138 location every Friday through April 20. Showcase showtimes are 7:30 pm. 

Cast votes for your favorites at Rockdale News every Monday following showcase performances (you can view video of the performances there, too).

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