Community Calendar - November 16, 2008

ART
December 2 - January 31, 2009
   Yukiko Shimo Exhibition at The Roswell Teahouse & Gallery, 108 Magnolia St., Roswell.
   Yukiko Shimo is considered one of the top woodblock print artists in Japan.  This is her first solo exhibition in the United States.
   For information:  770-643-5813.

December 4 - 7
   Works in Clay Holiday Show and Sale hosted by the Roswell Art Center West at its Clay West Gallery, 1355 Woodstock Rd., Roswell.
   The show will feature the work of more than 50 ceramic artists, and will highlight collectible items and affordable gifts.
   For information:  770-641-3990 or www.roswellclaycollective.com.


COMMUNITY
November 19
   Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomer’s Club Meeting at 10 a.m. at East Roswell Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Rd., Roswell.
   For information:  678-318-1442 or www.arnewcomers.org.

November 19 - 20
   Free Financial Planning Seminar from 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 10975 Georgia Lane, Alpharetta (behind Bahama Breeze near Northpoint Mall).
   The seminar will teach you a unique strategy to pay off a 30 year mortgage in as few as 8-12 years without refinancing or changing your lifestyle (not bi-weekly payments).
   To RSVP:  404-418-9671

November 20
   Free Lunch ‘n Learn Seminar for employers interested in an update on local and regional transportation issues.
   The event is hosted by The Clean Air Campaign and the Atlanta Regional Commission and will be held at the Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
   To RSVP:  1-877-253-2624 or www.CleanAirCampaign.com.

November 20
   Taste of Thanksgiving Event from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Harry’s Farmers Market, 1180 Upper Hembree Rd., Roswell.
   Sample all of the holiday menu offerings, get tips for table settings and order your fresh turkeys, side items and desserts.
   For information:  770-664-6300.

November 20 and 21
   Holiday Bazaar at Bridge to Grace Preschool, 2385 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Thursday and 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
   Handmade jewelry, doll clothes, stocking stuffers, teacher gifts and more.
   For information:  770-587-2460 ext 226.

November 21
   7th Annual Tellabration at 7:30 p.m. at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center.  The cost is $5 per person.
   Tellabration is a worldwide storytelling event hosted in communities around the world during a specific week in November.
   For the Roswell event, storytellers John Beavin, Ron Kemp, June Causey and Jo Sanders will delight you with stories and tall tales.
   For information:  770-640-3253.

November 22
   Make Your Own Gingerbread House from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.
   Maximum of two people per house.  The cost is $30 per house.
   For reservations:  770-992-1731.

November 22 - December 30
   Dollhouse Christmas at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell.
   Meticulously decorated large scale dollhouses and recreated room boxes will be the inspiration for the beautiful traditional decorations throughout the house.
   Tour prices are $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children.
   For information:  770-640-3855.

November 22 and 23
   International Craft Fair and Silent Auction will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Rd., Alpharetta on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
   Items for sale include jewelry, wood and stone carvings, nativity scenes, Christmas decorations, gift items and more.     
   The Silent Auction features works of art and crafts purchased by the Haiti Ministry on a recent visit to Haiti.
   All proceeds will benefit the church’s sister parish in Delatte, Haiti.
   For information:  770-475-4501 or www.sta.org.

November 29
   Candlelight Tour of Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
   All historic homes will be open for touring with guides, music and refreshments.  A free trolley service will be provided between each of the homes.
   No reservations required.  Tickets can be purchased at any of the three locations to include admission to all three homes $20 adults, $15 children in advance and $25 adults, $20 children at the door.
   For information:  770-640-3855.


DRAMA
November 20
   "Snow White and the Seven Seniors" presented by The Roswell Ramblers and the More or Less Players and Kudzu Playhouse.
   The performance begins at 11 a.m. at Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell.  Tickets are $6.50.
   For information:  770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

Through November 23
   “I Do, I Do” by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt performed by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.
   This musical gem celebrates a lifetime of marriage - over 50 years.  You’ll fall in love all over again as you hear familiar and much loved songs.
   For tickets & information:  770-641-1260 or www.get.org.

November 28 - December 20
   “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” at ACT1 Theatre located in Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta.
   In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple  struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history.  You won’t believe the mayhem and the fun when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on.
   Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday December 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $12 - $15.
   For tickets & information:  770-663-8989 or www.act1theater.com.

November 28 - December 24
   “A Christmas Carol” at Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell.
   This traditional holiday classic for the whole family is filled with old English Christmas Carols guaranteed to fill you with the Christmas spirit.
   Show times vary Thursday through Sunday.  Tickets are $13 - $19.50.
   For tickets & information:  770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

December 5 - 7
   “The Nutcracker” presented by the Roswell Dance Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
   Sugarplums will surely be dancing in your head as you witness over 200 cast members from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance perform.
   Show times are December 5 at 7 p.m., December 6 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and December 7 at 2 p.m.
   Reserved tickets are now on sale at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, 10400-D Alpharetta St., Roswell.
   For information:  770-998-0259.


MUSIC
November 23
   Chamber Concert at 3 p.m. at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr., Atlanta.
   The concert will feature Bach’s Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major and Cello Suite No. 5 in C minus
   The concert is free and open to the public.
   For information:  404-237-8621
   
November 30
   Chamber Concert at 3 p.m. at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr., Atlanta.
   The concert will feature Beethoven’s Piano Trio No. 7, Opus 97, The “Archduke” Trio and more.
   The concert is free and open to the public.
   For information:  404-237-8621

November 30
   “Russian Home for the Holidays!” presented by the Atlanta Wind Symphony at 3 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
   Bring in a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys for Tots Campaign and get in FREE, limit one per family.
   For tickets & information:  770-641-1260

December 6
   Holiday Pops Concert, Christmas Gala & Champagne Dessert at St. Benedict Church, 11045 Parsons Rd., Duluth at 8 p.m.
   A Boston Pops-style concert performed by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra with the St. Benedict adult and children’s choirs and special musical guests.   
   Champagne & dessert reception immediately follows.
   Tickets are $28 adult, $18 student.
   For tickets & information:  www.johnscreeksymphony.org or 678-992-2055.