►Out & about The Arts

Xanadu, JR.

March 7-17. Xanadu JR. is an electrifying musical tale is full of romance, art and dancing, and is ideal for audiences of all ages. Jerry’s Habima Theatre, a program of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, is Georgia’s only theatrical company directed and produced by professionals that features actors with special needs. MJCCA member tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under: $10. For the community, tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody 30338. To purchase tickets, call 678-812-4002, or visit atlantajcc.org/habima.

THE Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show

March 8-17.

MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

The 2019 show features over 150 unique, antique, traditional and art quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout Bulloch Hall. A special additional feature of 15 pieces includes quilts on the theme of the late singer/songwriter Prince. Bulloch Hall admission is $7 for seniors; $8 for adults; $6 for children ages 6-18; and free for ages 6 and under. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell 30075. For more info, visit bullochhallquiltguild.org.

Live Radio Drama for the Whole Family

Saturday, March 30, 1 p.m. The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company performs live audio drama at a wide variety of events such as DragonCon, Mythic Journeys and the World Fantasy Convention. Come hear performances of adaptations and original literary favorites. Gwinnett County Public Library, Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092. Get details by calling 770-978-5154 or visiting gwinnettpl.org.

Learn Something

North Fulton Master Gardeners classes

Mondays, March 18 & 25, 7-8:30 p.m. The Recreation and Parks Department and Friends of Lost Corner host the North Fulton Master Gardeners series of classes for homeowners. On Monday, March 18, The Basics of Vegetable Gardening class covers planning your garden, sustainable (organic) garden practices, spring vegetables, herbs, as well as, mulching, weed control, fertilizing and pest control. On March 25, The Fragrant Garden class helps you identify fragrant plants for each season to add a new dimension to your garden. Learn about container plants as well as annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines and roses. Cost is $10 for each class or $60 for the entire series. Pre-registration is requested, though walk-ins are welcome. Lost Corner Preserve Cottage, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs 30328. To register, visit friendsoflostcorner.org.

The Loving Approach Family Education Series on Dementia

Wednesdays, March 20, April 17 and May 15, 7-8:30 p.m. This dementia skills education series, begun in December, is still open to family members and caregivers of people with brain change. It offers invaluable knowledge while providing guidance and a forum for questions and discussion. Free; registration is required. Oak Grove

United Methodist Church, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur 30033. Register by emailing wecare@orchardseniorliving or calling 404-7750488. Find out more at orchardseniorliving.com/brookhaven.

How Journalists and the Public Shape Our Democracy

Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a 30-minute reception followed by a panel discussion hosted by CBS46 anchor Karyn Greer. Panelists include Senior Editor, WABE Public Broadcasting Atlanta Senior Editor Susanna Capelouto and Global Freelance Journalist and former CNN Journalist Archith Seshadri. They will discuss the importance of journalism and a free press in our country and the role the public plays in an informed democracy. Gwinnett County Public Library, Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee 30024. Further info at 770-978-5154 or gwinnettpl.org.

Isaac Roberts and the Roswell Railroad

Thursday, March 21, 7-8:30 p.m. The Roswell Railroad, running from northern Sandy Springs to Chamblee, operated from 1881 to 1920. Isaac Roberts was in charge of the railroad for all 39 years and played

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