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FEBRUARY To purchase tickets, call 770-623-8623 or go online. www.ludwigsymphony.org
“Masters of Soul” in Roswell ▲ 8 p.m. Featuring music made famous by record labels including Motown and Stax, “Masters of Soul” is a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined soul music. The 90-minute show features fully costumed and choreographed performances by both male and female groups backed by a live band. $35. Part of the LIVE! in Roswell series. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com
8 Roswell Roots Festival ▲ All month. The city of Roswell celebrates Black History Month with a series of unique and fun events for everyone. Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive celebration of black history and culture in the state of Georgia, including special exhibits, concerts, workshops, art, cooking demonstrations, storytelling and drama. View the complete list of events online. www.roswellgov.com
Queen of Hearts appraisal fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring up to three items to Queen of Hearts Antiques in Alpharetta to have them verbally appraised by a team of experts. $5 charity donation for each item. 670 North Main St., Alpharetta. www.queenofheartsantiquesinteriors.com
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Big Apple Circus in Alpharetta Through Feb. 17. Catch the high spirits and pulse-racing thrills of the world’s greatest circus artists in one ring under the Big Top Tent located in Parking Lot A, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 1775 Founders Parkway, Alpharetta. There is a $10 cash-only parking fee at the gate. Tickets range from $20 to $60. www.bigapplecircus.org
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First Friday Art Gallery Walk in Roswell 6 – 8 p.m. Take a free self-guided walking tour of the Roswell Art District’s galleries located from Plum Tree Village on Canton Street to Elizabeth Way to Oak Street and the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Ongoing events take place each month on the first friday, rain or shine. Something for all tastes, from contemporary geo-cubist art to modern landscapes, sculptures and folk art. View participating galleries online. www.roswellartdistrict.com
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Southeastern Pastel Society Art Exhibit Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., through March 7. “Pastel Renaissance” is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Paintings are available for purchase. Free to the public. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekarts.org
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“Chocolate for Valentine’s Day” cooking demonstration 7 p.m. Enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration straight from Italy’s Perugina La Scuola del Cioccolato (School of Chocolate), taught by Francine Segan, food historian, cookbook author and a Perugina chocolate expert. Menu: salad with balsamic vinaigrette; pork ragu with hints of chocolate; Macedonian fruit salad; Baci demonstration; chocolate bar tasting. $40. Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 770-7518560. www.publix.com/aprons/schools/ Alpharetta
Hats Off to Dr. Seuss! 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily through Feb. 16. Ann Jackson Gallery in Roswell exhibits never-before-seen fantastical hats from Theodor Seuss Geisel’s (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) Private Collection along with prints and sculptures from the Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. All artwork on exhibition is available for purchase. Ann Jackson Gallery, 932 Canton St., Roswell. www.annjacksongallery.com
Juried Art Show for North Fulton High Schools The Roswell Arts Commission sponsored a juried art show for talented artists in North Fulton’s high schools. The art will be on display through Feb. 6 at the Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell.
Fifth annual Bowls Event in Johns Creek 3 – 7 p.m. Celebrate art, food and fun at this annual event providing an opportunity to purchase handmade pottery created by exceptional ceramic instructors and students at the Johns Creek Arts Center. With a $25 ticket, choose from more than 300 beautiful ceramic pieces and enjoy a variety of chili and refreshments. Also enjoy ceramic wheel and hand-building demonstrations. Entrance is free for your family with one ticket purchase. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekarts.org
Chattahoochee Challenge 10K Race and 1-mile Fun Run ▲ 8 a.m. Get your personal record on this flat and fast course along the Chattahoochee River, a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. The 10K begins at 8 a.m. with a 1-mile Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. $27. Register online at Active.com or at any Big Peach Running Company store. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. http://chattnaturecenter.org
Valentine’s Evening Dinner Club in Johns Creek 5:30 p.m. Bring your sweetheart to Park Place at Newtown School in Johns Creek to celebrate a delightful evening with wonderful food, great friends and sweet treats. RSVP with the number of attendants and the food item you’ll bring by emailing Park Place at parkplace@ johnscreekga.gov or calling 770-667-5030. www.JohnsCreekGA.gov/ParkPlace
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11th Annual Jog for a Cause in Milton 7:30 a.m. The City of Milton presents the 11th annual Jog for a Cause to the community as part of the fifth annual Milton Mayor’s Run, including a 5K race and tot trot. Jog for a Cause benefits the fight against childhood cancer. The route will begin and end at Milton’s Freedom Park located at the corner of Deerfield Parkway and Webb Road. Cost is $25 before Feb. 14 and $30 after. www.cityofmiltonga.us Roswell Green Expo 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Keep Roswell Beautiful announces the Roswell Green Expo, featuring family-friendly activities such as art projects, a puppet show, a cooking demonstration, costumed characters, a green market, rain barrel workshop, photo booth, Earth balloon and more. Free. Hembree Park, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell. www.roswellgreenexpo.org
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“On Golden Pond” at Cumming Playhouse 8 p.m. Performances continue through March 9. This is the story of elderly couple Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 48th year with their teenage grandson in tow. Presented by the Gypsy Theatre Company in celebration of the Cumming Playhouse’s 10th anniversary. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. www.playhousecumming.com
14 A Romantic Valentine’s Day Gala ▲ 7:30 p.m. The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents a gala concert featuring renowned tenor saxophonist James Houlik from Chicago, Atlanta Opera soprano Megan Mashburn, and the flamboyant Mexican guest conductor Jose Luis Hernandez Estrada conducting Tschaikovsky’s romantic “Romeo and Juliet” Overture-Fantasy. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. $22.
with Dave Holland, make birdhouses and Valentines for Mother Nature and participate in a Q&A with Mother Nature herself. Included with center admission. $6 child, $10 adult. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. http://chattnaturecenter.org
“Romance in Rome: Wine and Dine like a Local” cooking demonstration 6:30 – 9 p.m. Italians are genuine locavores and this cooking demonstration will spotlight the distinctive wines and seasonal ingredients of Rome. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. Menu: chef’s choice antipasto and bruschetta; spaghetti carbonara; costolette di agnello over semolina gnocchi (rosemary lamb chops); and lemon almond cake with raspberries. $55. Harry’s Whole Foods Market Salud! Cooking School, 1180 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/ Alpharetta
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“I Love Nature!” at Chattahoochee Nature Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. A day of natureloving fun for the whole family. Drum
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“The Great Gatsby” by Georgia Ensemble Theatre ▲ Through March 16. Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed and danger. The breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age come to the stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, adapted for stage by Simon Levy. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.get.org
Looking Ahead
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Shamrockin’ for a Cure 7 p.m. Shamrockin’ for a Cure returns to Alpharetta to rock your night with great food, amazing bands, and of course, dancing. Help cure Cystic Fibrosis with a night filled with music that will rock the stage at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.shamrockinforacure.com