Community Calendar - May 01, 2008
ART
May 2
Spring Arts Show from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 12624 Broadwell Rd., Alpharetta.
The show will feature artwork created by instructors and students from classes held at the center. Pieces on display include paintings, drawings, pottery, knitting, glass beads and children’s artwork.
Some works will be available for purchase.
The event will also include a live jazz band and light appetizers.
The event is free and open to the public.
For information: 678-297-6165 or arts@alpharetta.ga.us.
May 2 - 4
“Works in Clay Show and Sale” at Clay West Gallery, 1355 Woodstock Rd., Roswell.
The show opens May 1 with an artist reception from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The show will feature one-of-a-kind collectible works in clay, including garden sculpture, ceramic jewelry and an assortment of functional ware, such as vases, teapots, platters and bowls.
For information: 770-641-3990 or www.roswellclaycollective.com
COMMUNITY
May 3
Fifty-Plus Fair: Options for Optimum Living at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Rd. from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about life enrichment opportunities through workshops, exhibits, and dynamic speaker Mike Kavanagh of WSB Radio. Health screening by Piedmont Hospital.
For information: 770-394-0675 or www.dunwoodyumc.org.
May 3
“The Multi-dimensional World of a Dog” celebration at Strawberry Fields Gallery, 12655 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the artists supporting Canine Assistants.
All dogs welcome 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on a leash.
The event will include live music, hors d’oeuvres, champagne & strawberries and a presentation of Canine dogs from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Gifts for mom, jewelry, home accessories, clothes and art.
For information: 770-777-1707.
May 10
Cell Phones for Soldiers from NOON - 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Rd., Alpharetta.
Donate your cell phone with attached battery and any accessories to help our Soldiers call home to their families.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun. There will be a rock climbing wall, football and basketball toss, and much more sponsored by the United States Armed Forces.
For information: 770-912-5006 or egravely@citizensfidelity.com
May 10
Mother’s Day High Tea at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.
Tea, sandwiches and desserts will be served by ladies in period clothing.
Afterwards, a tour of the house and garden will be given.
Reservations are required. Tickets are $35 per person.
For reservations: 770-992-1731.
May 10 and 11
18th Annual Colors Festival of Arts in Historic Town Square, Roswell from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fine arts, handmade crafts, great food, music, performing arts and children’s activities will fill the historic town square as artists from throughout the southeastern U.S. gather to display their creations and offer them for sales.
For information: 800-776-7935 or www.cvb.roswell.ga.us.
DRAMA
May 2 - 17
“A Mid Summer’s Night’s Dream” presented by the North Fulton Drama Club on Friday and Saturday nights at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr.
Performances begin at dusk (8:30 p.m.) with seating at 7:30 p.m.
Come early for a picnic on the lawn before the performance begins.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
For information: 770-640-3855.
May 3 - 24
“Nunsense - The Musical” presented by Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
All profit from ticket proceeds from the May 3rd show will be donated to North Fulton Community Charities.
For tickets and information: 770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com.
MUSIC
May 3
Riverside Sounds Concert at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Rd at 7:30 p.m.
Unity North Atlanta’s Good Vibrations Choir will back Jazz/Blues Great Francine Reed at the Go Girls Concert.
Admission is free.
For information: www.roswellgov.com.
May 3
Harp Concert by Ray Pool at 7:30 p.m. at The Atlanta Harp Center, 11775 Northfall Lane, Suite 201, Alpharetta.
Mr. Pool has performed for numerous Broadway musicals, including “Evita”, “Mame” and “A Chorus Line.”
The concert will feature pop, jazz and Broadway standards.
Admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors and students.
For information: 770-619-2920 or www.atlantaharpcenter.com.
May 3
Ludwig Symphony Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
For information: 770-623-8623
May 4
Atlanta Wind Symphony performs at 3 p.m. at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
Tickets for the concert are $10 adults; $7 seniors; $5 students.
For information: www.AtlantaWindSymphony.org.
May 11
Riverside Chamber Players will perform at 3 p.m. at Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Rd., Roswell.
The Mother’s Day concert will feature music for strings and winds by Mozart, Balakrishnan and Coltrane.
Special guest performance by clarinetist Ted Gurch of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
The program will be followed by a dessert reception with the musicians.
Tickets are $10 adults; $5 seniors; free to children, students and teachers.
For tickets and information: 770-355-2556 or www.riversidechamberplayers.org.
May 11
Vivaldi, Spohr, Prokofiev & Faure Concert at 3 p.m. in the chapel at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr., Atlanta.
The concert is free and open to the public. The chapel is also handicap accessible.
For information: 404-237-8621 or www.nsdbc.org.
SEMINARS
May 15
Strong Women, Powerful Financial Strategies presented by Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
The seminar addresses the concerns of women and specific issues that affect them in financial planning.
The seminar if free.
For reservations: 770-518-8146.
SPORTS
May 5
Roswell High School Booster Club Golf Tournament at Brookfield Country Club to benefit the football and baseball programs.
Registration fee is $200 per player and includes use of practice range, snacks, lunch, dinner, assorted beverages all day, 18 holes of golf, tee gifts, raffle opportunities and more.
Registration is from 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
For information: 404-401-6868.