Community Calendar - February 28, 2008
ART
March 7 - April 12
12th Annual Expressions of Light juried members exhibition sponsored by the Roswell Photographic Society.
Exhibit displayed at Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Rd.
Gallery hours are Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Opening reception March 7 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
For information: 770-594-6122 or www.roswellphotosociety.org.
COMMUNITY
Through March 14
St. Andrew Family Fish Dinners sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Every Friday evening, Family Fish Dinners will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Family Center of Saint Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Rd., Roswell.
Fun family movies will be shown to keep children entertained.
The cost of dinner is $8 adults, $3 children 12 and under, and no more then $25 per family.
For information: contact John Stevens at 678-643-0827 or johnstevens@bellsouth.net.
February 29
Clean Comedy Night at 7:30 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd.
The comedy of national headliner Kenn Kington with the opening act by musical guest Kevin Lawson.
Kenn Kington’s comedic voice is heavily influenced by Bill Cosby and Steve Martin. Great comedy with no side effects - no blushing, no cringing, no situations or bad language.
Tickets are $9 per person.
For tickets: www.rumc.com/comedy.
March 1
“The Strange Side of God” series of lectures by noted theologian, historian, scholar and archeologist, Dr. Jim Fleming.
The series will be presented from 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd.
Tickets are $30 per person and includes lunch. Childcare available. Reservations required.
For reservations and information: www.rumc.com/hot or contact Julie Wright for reservations at wrightj@rumc.com or 770-261-1732.
March 1
Introduction to Bird Watching at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell from 11 a.m. NOON.
Learn the basics of bird identification from Master Birder Marge Igyarto. Find out what birds you will find at your feeder and what birds will be migrating in the upcoming months.
Ages 7 to adult. General Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children 3-12.
For information: www.chattnaturecenter.com
March 1
Shopping Day and Cookbook Signing at The Prospect House, 31 Church St., Alpharetta from NOON - 3 p.m.
Several area chefs will provide free samples from dishes featured in “Atlanta Cooks at Home” cookbook.
Many shops will be hosting booths. Free horse and buggy rides through downtown Alpharetta.
For information: 404-928-7877.
March 3
Travel Program at 6:30 p.m. at the Roswell Regional Library, 115 Norcross St.
The focus of the program will be Italy and Europe, and the speaker is Gail Hecko of Gail’s Great Escapes.
The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested.
For information: 770-640-3075.
March 4
National Alliance for Mental Illness offers a free monthly support group meeting for families dealing with mental illness at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St. The meeting is free.
For information: contact Jerry Bishop at 678-446-5080.
March 7 and 8
Children’s Spring Consignment Sale at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd.
Sale hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on March 7 and 8 a.m. - NOON on March 8.
There will be over 170 consignors featuring children’s clothing, maternity wear, baby equipment, toys and more.
Strollers are not allowed on Friday morning.
For information: www.rumc.com/rumck.
March 8
12th Annual Roswell Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. - NOON at Roswell High School.
In addition to breakfast, the Kiwanis Club will be holding an art contest for all high school and middle school students.
Admission is $6; Children 3 and under free.
For information: www.roswellkiwanis.org.
March 8 - 16
Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.
The theme for this year’s show is “Warm Traditions and Cool New Views.” The show will include approximately 200 quilts by local artists and 40 pieces from the 2007 Hoffman Challenge.
Tour hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Sat. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.
Tickets are $8 Adults, $6 Children.
For information: www.bullochhallquiltguild.com.
March 14 and 15
Lil’ Angels Children’s Spring & Summer Consignment Sale at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St.
Sale hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on March 14 and 9 a.m. - NOON on March 15.
The sale features gently worn spring/summer infant and youth clothing, furniture, toys and maternity.
Proceeds benefit local women and children’s charities.
No strollers before 11 a.m. on Friday.
For information: 770-475-5576 (ext. 503) or www.lilangelsconsignmentsale.com.
DRAMA
Through March 8
The British Comedy “See How They Run,” at The Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd. in the Roswell Village Shopping Center.
The show will be performed in the Theatre in the Round, a unique experience with the audience sitting on all four sides of the stage.
The show runs every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
For tickets and information: 770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com.
Through March 9
“Great Expectations,” by Charles Dickens, adapted by Barbara Field. Presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St.
Dickens’ epic coming-of-age story is told with magic and warmth in a richly theatrical retelling for a contemporary audience.
For tickets and information: 770-641-1260 or www.get.org
February 29 - March 15
Neil Simon’s “Come Blow Your Horn” at Act 1 Theater located inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta.
The comedy runs every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15 Adults, $12 Seniors.
For tickets and information: 770-663-8989 or www.act1theater.com/tickets.
February 29 - March 22
Neil Simon’s comedy “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” at the Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd in the Roswell Village Shopping Center.
The show runs every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
For tickets and information: 770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com.
MUSIC
March 2
Ricky Atkinson & Compassion Gospel Singing Group to perform at 10:30 a.m. at Willeo Baptist Church, 990 Willeo Rd., Roswell.
For information: 770-826-1209 or 770-475-7375.
March 9
Classical Music Concert: The Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta will present in concert, pianist Slavik Gabinsky, winner of the Society’s 2007 Scholarship competition, at 2 p.m. at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Sandy Springs.
Admission is free and there will be a “meet the artist” reception following the concert.
For information: 770-825-9980.
March 14
“When Irish Eyes are Smiling” Song and Dance from the Emerald Isle presented by The Michael O’Neal Singers, with dancers from the Mulligan School of Irish Step Dance.
The performance will be held at 8 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd.
Tickets are $20 Adults; $15 Students and Seniors.
For tickets and information: 770-594-7974 or www.mosingers.com.
SPORTS
March
Stars Soccer Club Spring Lacrosse and Soccer, 14295 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta.
Little Stars Indoor Soccer for age 3-4 begins January 21st, March 3rd and April 21st.
Youth Development Spring Outdoor Soccer for ages 4-13 begins March 3rd.
To Register: www.starssoccerclub.com or 678-366-9008.