It’s difficult to believe that Judy Holliday was born 100 years ago. Tony Award winner. Oscar winner. She isn’t talked about often these days. Still, every time I bring her name into a conversation, the reaction is a broad smile and words of praise.
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Martin Theatre hosts mini musicians, country singers at the Majestic
PANAMA CITY BEACH The Martin Theatre is bringing two musical performances to the beach this weekend.
The 39th The Martin Presents. series will start with Country Rewind playing classic country music of the 1960s-70s at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22. Nashville recording artists, the duo of AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli, will perform. The season ticket price is $180, though individual tickets are also available for each show. Go to MartinTheatre.com for details and tickets.
Then a fundraising performance for the nonprofit Many Mini Musicians, Young Artists Spotlight will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Founded by 16-year-old Ruby Tilghman, Many Mini Musicians funds fine arts programs throughout public schools and provides students with opportunities to experience the arts. Its concerts feature young performers and promote community involvement. Tickets to this fundraiser are $20 each, avail