Community Calendar - March 06, 2008

publication date: Mar 3, 2008

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author/source: Roswell Beacon

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.


March 13
3rd Annual CABY Arts Awards at 8 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

A Walk on the Red Carpet, Live Entertainment,  Seven Honorees and Local Celebrities.

A desset reception will follow the program.

Dressy Attire

For information:  770-594-6411


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.


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
Free Non-fasting Glucose Screenings from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at CVS Pharmacy, 11710 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell.

CVS will be providing glucose level and body composition percentage results as a first step in identifying risk for diabetes.

No appointment is necessary.

For information:  770-754-0141

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.

March 9 - March 30
12th Annual Roswell Woman’s Club Showcase Homes - History, Heritage, Hospitality; “Building Foundations in the Community.”

The event features 3 homes in Roswell priced from 1.5 million dollars to over 2.5 million.  Approximately 29,000 square feet of decorated space by 50 designers utilizing a French country theme.

For information:  www.roswellwomansclub.org.

March 15
The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department’s Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. - NOON at North Park, 13450 Cogburn Rd. on softball fields 1-4.

Entertainment is scheduled including inflatables, carnival games, face painting and a visit from The Easter Bunny.  Food concession will be available.

At 11:30 a.m., children ages 10 years and under are invited to find eggs.  Prizes will be awarded.

March 17
12th Annual BMW Ultimate Drive supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Global Imports, 500 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta.

The event is free.  Participants will be able to drive a BMW model of their choice and raise $1 for every mile they drive for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

For information:  www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive

March 19
Fund-raising Tea Party hosted by The Roswell Garden Club from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Rd.

Noted local author and humorist Millie Coleman will speak on “How we dine, dress, drink and drawl down South.”

Tickets are $20 per person.

For tickets:  770-650-4607.

March 22
Annual Egg Hunt at Riverside Park for children 7 and under.  The egg hunt begins at NOON.

Entertainment begins at 11 a.m. and includes music, face painting and a visit from The Easter Bunny.

Bring a basket or other container.  Free.

For information:  770-641-3760.

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 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.

March 15
Georgia Philharmonic in Concert at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. at 8 p.m.

Guest performer will be Madalyn Parnas, Violin.

For information:  770-664-7255 or www.georgiaphilharmonic.org.

March 16
Chopin Society of Atlanta presents Alberto Nose and his piano rendition of Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” and romantic Chopin pieces.

The concert will be held at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

For tickets and information:  770-641-1260 or www.chopinatlanta.org.


SEMINAR

March 13
Financial Strategies for the Business Owner, sponsored by Ameriprise Financial.  Explore how to integrate your personal and business financial planning. No cost or obligation to attend.

Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. Doubletree Hotel Roswell, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, Ga 30076

Seating is limited. For reservations for you and up to three guests, call (770) 518-8146