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ATL A NTA S Y M P H O N Y A S S O C I ATE S ’ D E C O R ATO R S ’ S H OW HOUSE & GARDENS [Through May 13] More than 35 designers will bring 24 interior rooms and three garden design spaces to life in a 1929 Georgianstyle home. Knollwood Estate, Atlanta 404-733-4935 www.decoratorsshowhouse.org
N ITE I N O LD E C U M M I N G [May 4] Join the Sawnee Woman’s Club for this 27th annual event as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo. With live music, a Mexican buffet and dancing, this event will surely be a night to remember. Forsyth Conference Center Cumming www.sawneewomansclub.org
GEORGIA M O U NTA I N B I R D F E S T [May 4 – 6] Participants will enjoy three days of ďŹ eld trips, art classes, educational nature lectures and more. Admission is $135 for three days with a parking fee of $5. Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen 706-878-2201 www.georgiastateparks.org
S C OT T S DA LE S P R I N G E V E NT S [May 7 – 13, 10, 17] Make something special for Mother’s Day (May 7 – 13), enjoy authentic Italian gelato (May 10) and create some
exciting dishes with Chef John Griffin (May 17). Scottsdale Farms, Alpharetta 770-777-5875 www.scottsdalefarms.com
TA S TE O F A LP H A R E T TA [May 10] This 22nd annual event will feature numerous appetizers, entrĂŠes and desserts from more than 60 local restaurants. Guests will enjoy cooking demonstrations, friendly chef competitions, exhibits and more. Downtown Alpharetta 678-297-6000 www.alpharetta.ga.us
R O C K I N ’ AT TH E R I V E R G A L A [May 12] Show your support for the Chattahoochee Nature Center as you enjoy signature cocktails at the open bar, live music, a silent auction, hors d’ oeuvres and much more. Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell, 770-992-2055 www.chattnaturecenter.org
TU R TLE TO U R S : S P R I N G’ S FAVO R ITE C O LO R [May 12] Preschoolers age 2- to 5-years-old will have a blast getting to know Sandy and Spring, two museum mascots who love teaching history in a fun and unique way. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum 404-851-9111 www.heritagesandysprings.org
WO M E N ’ S E M P OW E R M E NT CONFERENCE [May 12] This motivating conference will be hosted by entrepreneur, business coach and marketing expert Nina Ijere. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Egwuena Girls School in Nigeria. Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta 770-955-8000 www.thebloomevent.com
M A S TE R G A R D E N E R S TO U R [May 19] Rain or shine, this tour will feature ďŹ ve gardens throughout Gwinnett County and will supply numerous gardening experts to answer all your questions. Gwinnett County 678-377-4010 www.gwinnettmastergardeners.org