Community Calendar - April 03, 2008
ART
April 4
Reception and Watercolor Show at 6:30 p.m. at Once & Again New and Used Books, 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
For information: 770-641-6552 or www.onceagaintx.com.
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.
Through 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
April 13
The World’s Largest Pinwheel Party and Parade from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Kimberly-Clark campus, 1400 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
The Child Development Association is partnering with Kimberly-Clark Corporation in hosting the party in celebration of their 40th Anniversary.
The event includes arts and crafts stations, refreshments and entertainment from The Shriners clowns and balloon artists.
If you have a pinwheel, bring it, or design one of your own with the help of Kimberly-Clark volunteers. The event is free and open to the public.
For information or sponsorship: 770-992-4339
April 17
Alive After Five on Canton St. in downtown Roswell.
Enjoy the festivities from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. including live music, storefront merchants with specials for the evening, restaurants, galleries, arts and crafts.
For information: www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com
April 19
Grand Opening of Woodland Garden Trail at Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell.
Smith Plantation will host a special ceremony from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. to officially open the trail. The Master Gardeners will be on hand to familiarize visitors with the flora and fauna. Enjoy lemonade as you walk the grounds.
The event is free and open to the public.
For information: 770-641-3978 or www.archibaldsmithplantation.org.
April 26
Grand Opening Carnival at The Goddard School, 2710 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities include a moonwalk, pony rides, petting zoo, arts and crafts, live music, refreshments and more. The event is free and open to the public, compliments of The Goddard School.
For information: 770-993-3307
DRAMA
Through 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.
April 26 and 27
“Sleeping Beauty” presented by The Roswell Dance Theatres’ Pre-Professional Company at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
Performances are at 6 p.m. on April 26 and 2 p.m. on April 27.
For tickets and information: 770-998-0259
MUSIC
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
April 19
The Friends With You Band Earth Day Concert at UU Metro Atlanta North Church, 11420 Crabapple Rd., Roswell at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
A tribute to the music of John Denver, proceeds benefit The Peaceful Blue Planet Foundation’s Earth Adventures Program.
Tickets are $15, children 10 and under are $10.
For information: contact Hollie Carter at 678-576-0269 or HollieCWoodstock@aol.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.
April 22 - May 22
Fulton County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is training volunteers to represent the best interests of children in foster care.
Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at 395 Pryor St., Atlanta.
Become a CASA Advocate and make a real difference in the life of a child.
For information: 404-224-4726