Community Calendar - March 27, 2008
ART
April 4
“Drawn In: a macro photography celebration of flora and fauna” exhibit by local Roswell photographer Mim Eisenberg at Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore gallery, 5531 Roswell Rd., Atlanta.
The exhibit will be on display throughout April. All works on display will be for sale.
Opening reception is Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
For information: 770-645-1166 or mim@mimbravastudio.com.
Through 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 31 - April 25
Linda McFarling Pottery at Roswell Cultural Arts Center West, 950 Forrest St.
Ms. McFarling’s pots honor the rich tradition of the past and her forms display strength and freshness throughout the entire creative process.
For information: 770-641-3990
COMMUNITY
Through 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 28
“Chef’s Extravaganza” benefitting Senior Services of North Fulton at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta Marriott, 5750 Windward Pkwy.
Taking a unique approach to their annual fundraiser, SSNF is hosting a dine-around of small-plate menu selections from local area chefs.
Guests will have an opportunity to sample small plate menu selections from the various restaurants, dessert bar and wine bar.
The evening will feature Master of Ceremonies newscaster Jocelyn Dorsey, WSBTV, live and silent auctions and live jazz for your entertainment.
Tickets are $125 per person.
For information: 770-993-1906
March 29
6th Annual Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the Alpharetta Community Center Event Lawn, 175 Roswell St.
Hosted by the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department, the festival is devoted to children and families.
Activities will include safety tips from the local police and fire departments, pony rides, petting zoo, magic show, arts and crafts, food vendors and more.
For information: 678-297-6165.
March 30
Writing Program at The Roswell Regional Library, 115 Norcross St., starting at 2:15 p.m.
Sharpen your writing skills by joining local author, Tanya Michna, in a writing workshop.
Ms. Michna is a member of the Romance Writers of America and served as the National Conference Workshop Chair in 2007.
The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested.
For information: 770-640-3075
DRAMA
March 27 - April 13
Triple Espresso presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
A smash record-breaking phenomenon, this “highly caffeinated comedy” will offer a triple shot of hilarity and music. Critics say it’s “like an evening with the Marx brothers.”
For tickets and information: 770-641-1260 or www.get.org.
MUSIC
March 27 - 29
“High School Musical” Production performed by the Ridgeview Charter School Music Department.
Come see what the Jocks, the Nerds, the Thespians, the Brainiacs, the Skater Dudes and the Cheerleaders have in store for you.
Ridgeview Charter School (in the Gym) is located at 5340 South Trimble Rd. NE, Sandy Springs.
Tickets are $5 at the door or in advance. Show times are 4 p.m. on March 27 and 7 p.m. March 28 & 29.
For information: 404-843-7710.
April 8
Harp Concert by David Lootvoet at 7:30 p.m. at The Atlanta Harp Center, 11775 Northfall Lane, Suite 201, Alpharetta.
Only 23 years old, Mr. Lootvoet has studied at the conservatories of Luxembourg, Rotterdam and Paris, and has already won top prizes at several international competitions.
Mr. Lootvoet will perform works of Bach, Chopin, Balakirev, Gliere and Parish-Alvars.
Admission is $10 and $5 for students.
For information: 770-619-2920 or www.atlantaharpcenter.com
April 18 - 20
Atlanta Jazz Party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Pkwy., Atlanta.
World class musicians come together to play six sets of traditional jazz on Friday and Saturday nights and five sets on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The sets are varied and songs are rarely repeated. The sessions are in the casual, cabaret setting of the Grand Ballroom.
For information: www.atlantajazzparty.com
SPORTS
April 11
Best Ball Golf Tourney, at Bradshaw Farms Golf Club, 3030 Bradshaw Club Dr., Woodstock. 8 a.m. shotgun.
The tournament is hosted by The Alpharetta American Legion Post 201, which raises money to provide college scholarships to qualifying Legion ball players.
Bradshaw Farms Golf Club is considered one of the “top 10 public courses in Georgia.”
The cost is $400 per foursome and includes breakfast, box lunch, steak dinner, range balls, prizes and awards.
For an application or information: call the Legion at 770-475-9023 or golf chairman, Dan Philpot at 404-434-0164.
SEMINAR
April 10
Financial Strategies for the Small Business Owner Seminar presented by Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. at the Doubletree Hotel, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The seminar discusses the importance of addressing both personal and business financial needs as an integrated whole, how business structure affects taxes and various retirement plan options.
The seminar is free.
For reservations: 770-518-8146.