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Sutton Middle School to hold an “Evening of the arts” Featuring works donated by local artist

ATLANTA – November 29, 2006 – On Friday, December 1, 2006, Willis A. Sutton Middle School will hold its annual Fine Arts Night, showcasing works created by students. Themed, “Evening of the Arts,” the night will also feature the school’s musical performances by the award-winning Sutton orchestra, band and chorus; and two one-act plays – “Cinderella” and “Twelfth Night.” In addition, this year’s event will feature a collection of artwork donated to the school by local artist, Ana Guzman.

A native Cuban, Guzman is an accomplished artist. Her work has been featured in television commercials, travel shows, foreign films, newspapers and magazines; and has been exhibited in Philadelphia, Atlanta and at the Museo Villalar in Spain. Her paintings are displayed in numerous businesses, clubs, galleries and museums, including King and Spaulding Law Firm, the Romare Bearden Gallery, Kleenex Corporation; and Bell South. Guzman’s artistic talent is visible on the walls of Coco Loco and the Havana Night Club in Buckhead, where she painted

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the colorful murals that add so much character and ambiance to the venues. Guzman is married to Julio Guzman, owner of Coco Loco, a Cuban and Caribbean restaurant located in Atlanta.

"Mrs. Guzman has made a very generous donation to Sutton and to our students. When parents are able to contribute their talents in the arts, it allows the students to see that artists are not only in museums, but everyday people who live among us. This empowers them and sparks a belief that their dreams can become a reality." Mark MyGrant, Sutton Middle School Principal.

Enjoy the sounds of the Sutton Jazz and Mariachi Bands as you dine of Cuban and Caribbean cuisine provided by Coco Loco. The dinner is $7 per person, but reservations must be made. For reservations, e-mail your last name and the number in your party by Thursday, November 30, at 12:00 p.m. to .

For more information on Willis A. Sutton, please call Robin Castle at (404) 254-1131 or the school office at (404) 802-5600.

Willis Sutton Middle School is part of the Atlanta Public Schools System, located at 4360 Powers Ferry Road in the Buckhead community of North Atlanta. Sutton offers a curriculum of fundamental and advanced placement courses, extra-curricular clubs and activities, and national and international educational field trips. Sutton also offers the Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate, partnering with North Atlanta High School in developing curriculum and strategies that encourage students to be open-minded, reflective and inquiring thinkers, ultimately maximizing their learning experience. Sutton has been recognized as a Georgia School of Excellence.

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