currentchoices December 2012
Photo by Bill DeLoach Photography.
The Month in Preview >>Holiday
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12/9 — 16 Make A Wreath Make A Wish Wreaths donated by individuals and area businesses will be available for viewing and purchase by visitors as they wander through Barrington Hall free of charge. Wreath prices begin at $30 and purchases will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Open House at Barrington Hall in Roswell. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. www.roswellgov.com.
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12/20 Joy, An Irish Christmas Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Join acclaimed Irish singer/songwriters and recording artists Keith and Kristyn Getty for a celebration of Christmas. Among the preeminent modern hymn composers of this generation, the husband-wife team presents a spectacular evening of beloved carols, modern hymns, and spirited Irish reels. Their Christmas tour grew out of the Gettys’ celebrated album, Joy—An Irish Christmas. After each show, the festivities will continue as band members offer additional live music in the foyer. Best known for their world-renowned hymn “In Christ Alone,” Keith and Kristyn have created a distinguished repertoire of 21st century hymns.
12/21 — 23 The Nutcracker, presented by the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre. Experience the Magic at the annual performance of The Nutcracker by Alpharetta’s premier ballet school. Performance times: December 21 at 7:30 p.m., December 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and December 23 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Beautiful sets, elaborate costumes, and the talented dancers of Metropolitan Ballet Theatre combine to create the holiday magic where a young girl’s gift of a nutcracker comes to life as a handsome prince and whisks her away, through the land of snow. Blessed Trinity HS Theatre, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA. www.metropolitanballet.org
Gifts for Nature Reindeer Day Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Meet live REINDEER and make “magic reindeer food.” Enjoy story-telling, nature crafts to
>>Kids 12/16 Breakfast with Santa The Public House on Roswell Square, 605 Atlanta Street. Two seatings at 10 a.m. and noon. Admission is $8 for kids 10 years and younger and $13 for ages over 10 years. Prepaid reservations are recommended. Food, Fun and Memories. Breakfast Buffet served upstairs. Photographer on site. 770-640-5548.
attract wildlife. Enjoy a fun holiday tradition for families and friends! $6 for Child/$10 Adult/$7 Seniors 65+/$7 Students 1318/Free CNC Members & kids 2 & under. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
12/31 Wish Upon A Star Gala—An Evening Celebration for the Entire Family!!
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12/14 Candy Cane Hunt Evening begins with a pizza dinner and then it’s off to hunt for all types of candy canes. Bring a flashlight and something to gather your candy canes in. Keep a lookout for a couple of giant candy canes as they can be redeemed for special prizes. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at East Roswell Recreation Center – 9000 Fouts Road. $12 Roswell residents; $18 non-Roswell residents. Parents and children must pre-register. roswellgov.com.
December 14–15 Winter Polar Express presented by British Academy of Dance Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. 770-578-8272; www.bapa.us.
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FRIDAY, December 7–23 White Christmas presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060. Phone: 404-3779948. See Out and About Calendar for full details.
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Sheraton Suites Galleria, Atlanta, GA. Price: $100 - Singles, $175 Couples; $75 total for up to 3 children. Phone: (678) 557-4230. Please join JJ’s Playhouse this New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable party with a purpose! Our inaugural Wish Upon a Star Gala (hosted by WCLK’s Carl Anthony) will feature something for the entire family. Tickets can be purchased at www.wishuponastargala.org.
December 20 – 21 Roswell Presents Series - It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. $25 adults/$15 children (14 and under). See Out and About Calendar for full details. www.roswellpresents.com.
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