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Voting Begins in UScellular’s 14th Annual Black History Month Art Contest

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Voting is open in UScellular's 14th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. For the first time, voting is available online, and artwork from members in the Roanoke, Salem, Rocky Mount, Christiansburg, Shawsville, and Eastern Montgomery communities is represented.  Residents can visit uscellular/artcontest to vote for their favorite piece of original art. In January, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia members created artwork in recognition of influential Black people from around the globe, including historical figures, world leaders, athletes and celebrities. The 10 finalists were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club and local UScellular leaders based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Voting will remain open through Feb. 28, and anyone 18 or older can vote once for their favorite. The top three vote-getters will be announced in March and prizes include gift

Local Bands Streaming LIVE from Music Authority's Backroom Every Thursday Night

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Tune in to Live Music Streaming Every Thursday from Music Authority's Back Room Music Authority has announced the lineup for its monthly Free Facebook Live Music Authority Jam sessions featuring some of Forsyth’s best local talent streamed live from its on-site venue, the “Backroom” located at Music Authority, 123 Merchants Square, Cumming, Georgia, (770) 886-9066 upcoming artists are: February 2/11 - 7:30pm - Live in The Backroom: Macartney Reinhardt 2/25 - 7:30pm - Live in The Backroom: Fearless 3/4 - 7:30pm - Live in The Backroom: Unveiled 3/11 - 7:30pm - Live in The Backroom: Revolution 3/18 - 7:30pm - Live in The Backroom: Tribute 3/25 - 7:30pm - Live in The Backroom: Andrew Loggins and Bree Shannon This popular monthly music series is part of Music Authority’s commitment to the Forsyth Arts Community to showcase and provide a lively entertainment destination and gathering place for music lovers to share, celebrate and collaborate. Upcoming Live Music Events at Local Venues Li