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D4 I Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 1 THE DAILY NEWS JOURNAL www.dnj.com KEEPSAKES Gaines-Manery Bettie Gaines and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gaines, all of Smyrna, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Ranae Gaines, to Matthew Robert Manery, also of Smyrna. He is the son of Janice Manery, Murfreesboro, and the late Jeffery Manery of Cleveland, Tenn. The bride-elect is a graduate of Blackman High School, where she served as president of the Future Farmers of America.

Her grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Ce-phus Basham of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gaines and Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Wilson, all of Smyrna. The future groom is a graduate of Riverdale High School. He was an active member of the Rutherford County 4-H Club, and was involved in Mr. and Mrs.

Brent Alan McDade Stanford-McDade Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Tyler Montgomery Weaver Gannon-Weaver MARRIAGE LICENSES Matthew Robert Manery Ashley Ranae Gaines showing and judging dairy cattle. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Lawrence Hickman of Shelbyville, and the late Aries Manery of Signal Mountain, and the late Ila Jean Williams of Georgetown, Tenn. A wedding is planned for Oct. 24, 2009, at Giles Creek Baptist Church in Smyrna. Jeffrey Earl Blackwell and Deborah Lynn Harris Leonard Richard Scott Warren and Jaclyn Lindsey Kerr Jakub Svarc and Angela Mai Nguyen Joshua David Farmer and Lindsey Paige Arms Timothy Paul Cortney and Heather Lynn Double Caleb Andrew Crabtree and Alexis Nicole Kite Kevin Thomas McClurkan and April D. North Terry Kevin Littlejohn II and Brittany Marie Fleming David James Blissard and Sandra Louise Rawls Evans Scott Douglas march and Abigail Augusta Harrell Sanders Keith Lamont Batten and Peggie Lorraine Harding Chad Tyson Hibdon and Lea Daniele Amsilli Chad Michael Kopko an Jennifer Joy Springer Timothy Daniel Hall and Kori Danielle Whalum Joe Lloyd Terrell and Nancy J.

Hart Bi Bi Phetsomphou and Heather Nikole Rowe Timothy Leeland Isaacs and Felicia Elizabeth Smith Spry Michael Dwayne Mllard and Rachel Suzanne Paris Bridesmaids were Ellen Ehleben of Smyrna, a high school friend; Katie Faver of LaGrange, a college friend; Elizabeth de Mahy of Berkeley, college roommate; Sunita Arora of Houston, Texas, college roommate; and honorary bridesmaid was Joanna Young of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a college friend. Bridesmaids wore chocolate-colored, sleeveless, tea-length satin gowns with fitted crossover bodices and flared skirts, accented by gold and brown freshwater pearl necklaces and gold shoes. They carried bouquets of pink roses and chocolate cosmos. Best man was Zach Carey of Oxford, a post-college friend. Groomsmen were Kevin Knight of Memphis, friend from skydiving, and Mike Bozzone of Chicago, a high school friend.

Ushers were Tripp Stanford of Chattanooga, and Scott Stanford of Cookeville, both brothers of the bride. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club After honeymooning in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. McDade live on Signal Mountain. The following couples recently applied for marriage licenses: William Jason Jenkins and Toni Rae Sabin Brent Nicholas Thompson and Lisa Anne Lunte Shannon Thpmas Williams and Erin Melissa Price Patrick Sean Kelley and Amy Nichole Bounds David Randle Branch and Summer Leigh Decker Perry Michael Hollard and Whitney Rhiannon Ross Michael Edwin Johnson and Jessica Hope Campbell David Brent Johnson and Kristin Sarah Bell Thomas Lynn Slayden Jr.

and Cynthia Lewis Gallo David Wayne Armstrong and Louetta Kennedy McNeil Michael Sean McBride and Lori Jean Bell Franklin Trey Rozier and Lisa Susanne Shanklin Murphy Anthony Scott Trimm and Mary Evelyn Brown Robertson Steven Anthony Jines II and Kay Petersen Dustin Lynn Jones and Lauren Nicole Powers Charles Casey Strength and Sarah Elizabeth Hendrix maids wore long, pool-blue chiffon dress with a satin sash at the waist. Flower girls were Morgan Buie and Erin VanHook, friends of the bride and groom. Groomsmen were Matt Clagg, Scott Justin Young, Bryan Buie and Clark Sargent, all of Murfreesboro; Damon Davis of Smyrna; and Adam Schapp of Holland, Mich. Ringbearers were Brayden Woodruff, cousin of the bride, and Ethan VanHook, friend of the groom. Keepig the bridal registry were Skylar Sissom, sister of the bride, and Madison Woodruff and Trent Perry, cousins of the bride.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held and the Rutherford County Board of Realtors. After honeymooning in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Weaver live in Christiana. concert truly 'Made in America' Laura Diuguid Stanford and Brent Alan McDade were married July 18, 2009, at Northside Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, with the Rev.

Sam Pope officiating. Nuptial music was provided by organist Jim Boyle. The bride is the daughter of Rich and Nan Stanford of Murfreesboro. The groom is the son of John Wesley and Mary McDade of Chattanooga. Escorted down the aisle by her father, the bride was wearing a one-piece, slim-fitted.

A-line Maggie Sottero gown of ivory Alencon lace adorned with sparkling sequins and Swarovski crystals. The neckline was an illusion V-neck halter with scalloped edging. The dress had a corset closure and there was scalloped edging along the hem, which formed a train that was bustled for the reception. She wore a two-tiered fingertip veil edged in Swarovski crystals, with a beaded headpiece sparkling with crystals and pearls. She carried a bouquet of large, cascading pink and white roses, and white phaelenopsis orchids.

Maid of honor was Amy V. Stanford, sister of the bride, from Murfreesboro. movement. The third movement began with a pounding of notes on the piano followed by passages from his "Rhapsody in Blue," "American in Paris" and "Porgy and Bess." 'Rodeo' After intermission, Aaron Copland's ballet "Rodeo" was presented in concert form. The story takes place in the Old West at the Burnt Ranch and centers around a Cowgirl.

The "Buckaroo Holiday" bursts forth like a herd of wild horses, with the rhythms, syncopation and dynamics. First chair trombone, David Lauky, brought in the melody of the American folk song, "If He'd Be a Buckaroo by His Trade" with a sharp, clear sound. The flutes and brass joined in, ending with as much vim and vigor as it began. The second movement, "Corral Nocturne" was brought in with a melancholy duet in the oboes and bassoons. The third movement, "Saturday Night Waltz," melody was introduced in the, horns.

The tempo was an eerily slow waltz in the oboe and flute, almost like a dream sequence. A beautiful solo by First Chair clarinet, Greg Law-son kept the floating sensation going to the end. The fourth movement, "Hoe Down" was very probably familiar to the audience. It began with a dynamic verve, signaling the Cowgirl's rebirth: she April Lenise Gannon and Jonathan Tyler Montgomery Weaver were married Aug. 1, 2009, at Franklin Road Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.

Dr. Mike Morris officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Sissom of Woodbury.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Weaver of Murfreesboro. Escorted down the aisle by her grandfather, Lewis Perry, the bride wore a strapless, ivory-colored satin gown with platinum embroidery enhanced with crystals and rhine-stones. Bridesmaids were Robin Van Winkle of Murfreesboro, Kelsey Woodruff of Christiana, Courtney Hardin of Birmingham, Jaclyn Smith of Woodbury, Hope Searcy of Woodbury, Brooke Buie of Smyrna and Lynze Weaver of Murfreesboro.Br ides- Symphony BY ELLEN BUCKNER SPECIAL TO THE DNJ The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra opened the 2009-10 season with a new arrangement of the National Anthem, titled "Made in America." Four of the greatest American composers of the 20th century Leonard Bernstein, Morton Gould, George Gershwin and Aaron Copland were represented in the evening's concert and what a concert it was.

The orchestra started with Bernstein's "Overture to Candide," the opening to his opera of the same name and based on the novella by Voltaire. The piece started off at a fast clip and never slowed down. Horns brought in the bubbly melody, which was followed by a wonderful balance in the lower string and brass instruments. The flute section kept the gaiety going, and one could visualize a ball in the palace. Rhythms were crisp and quick and just full of fun.

The evening was off to a wonderful start. 'No. 2' Second selection was Gould's "Symphonette No. 2." First movement was pure jazz, with the trumpets and trombones getting in their "licks." It was full of blues inflections, jazz scales and chord voicings. The second movement, vanne" was the most miliar, with First Co- East Main Church of Christ October has suddenly put aside her cowpoke duds, and reappears as the prettiest girl in the room.

'West Side Story' Bernstein's wonderful "West Side Story" ended the concert. Based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," the classic masterpiece centers around love, death and fury. All of the singable songs were in the medley: "I Feel Pretty," "Maria," "Something's Gotta Give," "Tonight." the "Jet Song," and finally the upbeat tempo of "Everything's Great in America." More to come The next concert is Dec. 7 and will be a family Christmas concert with familiar carols, music and a sing-a-long and maybe a jolly guy in a red suit for the kiddies (big and little). There will be a pre-concert event with heavy hors d'oeu-vres and wine in the lobby of the Sun Trust Bank on Main Street.

On Oct. 17 and 18, there will be a Book Fair at Barnes and Noble, with a percentage of sales going to the symphony. A group from the symphony will be playing at noon Oct. 17. On Oct.

18, there will be a wine tastingdinner at Maple Street Grill, which is a fundraiser for the symphony. Reservations are needed. Call Maple Street Grill at 615-890-0122 for reservations. Ellen Buckner is a former opera singel retired college professor and private voice instructor. REVIEW The melody was picked up by the flutes and oboes, and then the trumpet section.

The third movement had extremely difficult jazz rhythms, which the orchestra played to perfection. Third selection Third offering of the evening was Gershwin's "Concerto for Piano in Major." The soloist for the evening was Grace Baugh-Bennett. There are three movements, but only the second and third were presented. Bassoons opened the second movement, and then a beautiful duet with the clarinets and first co-chair trumpet, Mike Arndt, taking over the melody. It was pure Gershwin with the oboe joining in to weave the fabric in the tapestry of Gershwin's "magic." The piano entered with the "taxi theme" from his "American in followed by a beautiful solo in the first violin.

Baugh-Bennett had a gentle touch in the legato passages, but great strength "in the fortissimos. A lovely trio of piano, flute and oboe ended the second I chair I trum- i Alan Suska plarg solo on i- a mut- lA LI ed in- BUCKNER -m What Is Truth? filUy Smith, Guest Speaker I Henderson Tennessee Gospel Preacher, 'Dean of School of Biblical Studies Freed-Hardeman University N- Paul Morgan, Songleader East Main Church of Christ Opportunities For Bible Study and Worship: Sunday: Bible Study 9am Worship 10am 6am Covered-Dish Meal 11am Wednesday Bible Class 'lOam Covered-Dish Lunch 1 1am Monday -Wednesday Evenings 7pm 1 216 East Main Academy Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 615.893.6160IEastMaln.org 5.