The classic comes to life for area schoolchildren

Lewis Carroll's classic book “Alice in Wonderland,” is being brought to life this week in Franklin. The Overlook Theatre Company is working with the Macon County Public Library and Friends of the Library to bring Alice and a full cast of the craziest bunch of characters to ever grace the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts stage.

From the White Rabbit to the Mad Hatter to the evil Queen of Hearts and the Tweedle Twins, they are taking over Franklin and will be live on stage singing and dancing their way off the pages of Lewis Carroll's book.

British photojournalist Jim Loring visited Rabun Gap- Nacoochee School recently and shared “Four Corners” with students and faculty.

“Four Corners” is an inspiring presentation of Loring’s travel experiences around the globe. His photojournalist assignments span more than 25 years with more than 65 assignments worldwide. In 1987, Loring covered stories in Romania documenting the impact of Nicolae Ceausescu’s resettlement policy. This led to opportunities with some of the world’s leading relief and development agencies, including Care International, World Vision (UK), and Save the Children.

On Sunday, Feb. 17, the Brasstown Concert Association presents the Fire Pink Trio, a dynamic and poetic ensemble combining three sensual instruments: flute, harp and viola. Performing music from romantic to contemporary, Latin and jazz, the trio has received critical praise for its energy, elegance, style and virtuosity.

Harpist Jacquelyn Bartlett began musical studies at an early age with her mother, distinguished harpist and composer Mary Bartlett. Jacquelyn graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy and Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Sheila Browne, violist, trained at the Julliard School, MusikHochschule Freiburg and Rice University. Flutist Debra Reuter-Pivetta, graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts where she studied with Philip Dunigan.

Guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola will perform Friday, Feb. 15, at Western Carolina University.

“An Evening with Frank Vignola,” part of WCU’s 2012-13 Galaxy of Stars Series, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults, $15 for WCU faculty and staff, and $5 for students and children.

Prior to his performance, Vignola will conduct a master guitar class at 3 p.m. in the Bardo Arts Center. The class is free and open to the public.

Vignola has collaborated with Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, the Boston Pops and the New York Pops, among many others.