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SILK frontman Gary “’Lil G” Jenkins leaves the large arena and performs an intimate,one-of-a-kind, up close concert for his fans at The Velvet Note. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 23. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.
ANGELA REIGN - A BENEFIT CONCERT TO SALUTE OUR TROOPS
Come out to the Red Clay Theater for a Benefit Concert by Angela Reign to provide support to our soldiers and their families who support them with financial assistance with food, rent, utilities and medical expenses. 8 – 9:30 p.m. May 22. 3116 Main St., Duluth. Please call 678-892-6373 or visit eddieowenpresents.com.
The Roswell Fine Art Alliance announces their spring members show, hosted by Jackson Accura and on display for viewing and purchase in the showroom lobby. May 17 – June 7. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10900 Alpharetta St., Roswell. Please call 770650-4000 or visit rfaa.org.
The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web,” an adaptation of the novel by E.B. White, in which Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig become unlikely friends. Show times vary. April 10 – May 25. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC
Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in “Disney On Ice.” You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses. 7:30 – 10 p.m. Through May 18. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Please call 770-813-7500 or visit gwinnettcenter.com.
‘THE GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION’
GARY "LIL G" JENKINS
In the first show of its kind, R&B superstar and
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ROSWELL FINE ARTS ALLIANCE MEMBERS SHOW
‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’
Born and raised in Conyers, Marcus Printup is now a nationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter. Now a performer and educator with the Lincoln Center, Printup will be coming to the Velvet Note for two nights. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. May 16 – 17. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 855-583-5838 or visit thevelvetnote.com.
this evening of music and laughter for the whole family. Show times vary. May 2 - 18. 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit playhousecumming.com.
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For decades, they've been part of our families — Lucy Ricardo, Ralph Kramden, George Burns, Ed Sullivan and the Golden Girls. Now, the Georgia Senior Follies pay tribute to these and other fabulous characters in "The Golden Age of Television." Don’t miss
FRIENDS OF THE ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE Just in time for summer reading, join your friends and neighbors for the first ever 4-day Friends of the Roswell Library Book Sale at the Roswell Library. The sale will have thousands of choices for all reading tastes including a treasure trove of art, religion, travel and great children’s books in paperback, hardback, and DVDs. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. May 15 and 17 – 18. Thursday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 115 Norcross St., Roswell. Please call 770-640-3075 or visit forl.net.
ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOOK FAIR
A book fair hosted by the Roswell Historical Society at Barnes and noble Bookstore. Author Cindi Crane will be present each day to sign her book, “Roswell Redemption.” There will also be children’s activities and readings. A portion of all sales will benefit the Roswell Historical Society and its community projects. 1 – 4 p.m. May 17 – 18. 7660 North Point Parkway Suite 200, Alpharetta. Please call 770-640-3253 or visit roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
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challenged by reigning American Laughing Champion, Julie Ostrow and a man with a laugh so crazy he’s been dubbed “The Montreal Maniac.” Laughing Championships are a relatively new phenomenon which started in Canada in 2011 but have spread around the world. In contests, people with a talent for contagious laughing, demonstrate their ability to crack up an audience through series of hilarious challenges. 9 - 10:30 p.m. May 17. 450 Capitol Ave., Atlanta. Please call 770-843-0940.
The most contagious laughers in the world will converge on Atlanta for a hilarious competition of major proportions at the American Laughing Championships. Doug Collins, known as “The man with the Most Contagious Laugh in the World,” is slated to compete. He will be
STYX AND FOREIGNER
Spawned from a Chicago basement in the early ‘70s, STYX would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype. 8 p.m. May 24. At Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit vzwamp. com
MUDCAT AT MATILDA'S
ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER
A BBQ sandwich fundraiser for hosted by American Legion Cumming Post 307. Come see Military hardware and support our veterans affairs and Americanism youth programs in Forsyth county; Boys State, Oratorical Contest, NFHS ROTC and rifle team, Boy Scouts and others. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 17. In front of the Wal-mart on Market Place Blvd., Cumming. Please call 770-887-5708.
Mudcat is one of Atlanta's favorite blues musicians and a tremendous slide guitarist. Bring your own food and drinks, a chair and some friends and enjoy. 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. May 17. 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. Please call 770-7547831 or visit matildascottage.com.
FOP SHOOT AND RIDE POKER RUN
The Sgt. David P. Land Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #82 is holding a Shoot and Ride Poker Run. Proceeds go to benefit the children of fallen officers in the area. 9 a.m. May 17. 11480 Ga. 9, Roswell. Please visit dplandlodge82. org.
“PEANUT BUTTER BOOK” HOBBY LOBBY BOOK SIGNING
Terry Dodd will be signing her book “Peanut Butter Book” in support of the non-profit organization There’s Hope for the Hungry. There’s Hope for the Hungry is a group that provides food for the needy of north Georgia. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 17. Hobby Lobby, 655 Atlanta Road #401, Cumming. Please call 770-889-4591.
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ATLANTA BALLET’S "MAYHEM”
The Atlanta Ballet’s 87th season finale, “MAYhem,” will feature three pieces. The performances promise to “catapult over the boundaries of contemporary dance.” Show times vary. May 16 – 18. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 404-892-3303 or visit atlantaballet.com.
2014 CHILDREN'S HEALTH EXPO This is a free event for everyone. Several healthrelated areas will be represented: pediatrician, pediatric dentist, children's therapy, healthy eating, martial arts, dance, audiologist, chiropractor, healthy habits and safety. Noon – 4 p.m. May 17. 450 Brannon Road, Cumming. Please call 678-455-8614 or visit childhealthexpo. com.
KIDS' FISHING DAY
The NPS will provide fishing poles made of river cane. All that's left to do is to swing the hook out into the water, relax, and wait for the fish to start biting.Reservations are required. 9 – 11 a.m. May 24. 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs. Please call 678-538-1200 or visit nps.gov.