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one of the funniest American plays ever written! Painfully shy Charlie is passed off as an exotic foreigner who speaks no English at a rural Georgia mountain


more than he should and the hilarity begins. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. get.org


by Georgia Ensemble Theatre Through March 11. Possibly one of the funniest American plays ever written! Painfully shy Charlie is passed off as an exotic foreigner who speaks no English at a rural Georgia mountain


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“The Foreigner”


by Georgia Ensemble Theatre Through


“The Foreigner” March 11. Possibly


lodge where he hears lodge where he hears


more than he should and the hilarity begins. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. get.org


teenagers from Georgia will perform at Atlanta’s Fox


this fundraising event in need.


admission.


says laughter reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and improves muscle function. Join comedian Michael Pritchard for a free and entertaining discussion of how humor can change your attitude about cancer. Light refreshments


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▲ Shamrockin’ for a Cure ▲ Shamrockin’ for a Cure


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▲”The New Kid on the Block” by ACT1 Theater Through March 25. Three older


7 p.m. Raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis research


gentlemen who share a large home rent out their fourth bedroom to “Will,” who turns out to be a lady who brings a whole host of hysterically funny new problems with her. $15 tickets can be ordered online. ACT1 Theater, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. act1theater.com


▲”The New Kid on the Block” by ACT1 Theater


Through March 25. Three older gentlemen who share a large home rent out their fourth bedroom to “Will,” who turns out to be a lady who brings a whole host of hysterically funny new problems with her. $15 tickets can be ordered online. ACT1 Theater, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. act1theater.com


energy 80s cover band and an enticing silent auction. About 1,200 are expected to attend this party for a great cause. Hosted by 99X’s Axel Lowe. $75 includes all food and beverages. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Alpharetta. shamrockinforacure.com


30th annual Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show Through March 18. The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild presents their annual show with the theme “Pearls of Wisdom.” Self-guided tours


feature hand-


stitched quilts throughout the historic home. Monday- Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. bhqg.org


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▲“The Shamrock and Peach” Scots-Irish cooking class 7 p.m. Irish cook Judith


p.m. Irish cook


McLoughlin will prepare and share recipes from her new cookbook, The Shamrock and Peach, which blends Irish and Southern food traditions. $40. Alpharetta Publix Aprons Cooking School,


Alpharetta.


1 – 4 p.m. Come take a tour of this rescue farm for abused, neglected


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Meet the horses, go to the petting zoo and visit with many other animal friends.


appreciated). Save the Horses farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming. savethehorses.org


Free admission (donations Free


admission


tour of this rescue farm for abused, neglected or abandoned horses. Meet the horses, go to the petting zoo and visit with many other animal friends.


10 or abandoned horses. (donations


appreciated). Save the Horses farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming. savethehorses.org


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Save the Horses open house


1 – 4 p.m. Come take a


shamrockandpeach.com/ S-P-Events-Schedule.html


Save the Horses open house


shamrockandpeach.com/ S-P-Events-Schedule.html


▲“The Shamrock and Peach” Scots-Irish cooking class 7


Judith


McLoughlin will prepare and share recipes from her new cookbook, The Shamrock and Peach, which blends Irish and Southern food traditions. $40. Alpharetta Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta.


4305 State Bridge Road,


ages can hunt for eggs at night using a flashlight! Find the golden egg and win a basket full of prizes and treats. Registration required. $8 for Roswell residents, $12 for non-residents. East Roswell Park and Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell. roswellgov.com


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Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is free for kids age 10 and younger. Games and inflatables open at 2 p.m. The hunt begins at 3 p.m. Children will be divided into age groups as they hunt for eggs filled with prizes and candy. Weather hotline: 678-297-6140. North Park softball fields 1-4, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta.


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Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is free for kids age 10 and younger. Games and inflatables open at 2 p.m. The hunt begins at 3 p.m. Children will be divided into age groups as they hunt for eggs filled with prizes and candy. Weather hotline: 678-297-6140. North Park softball fields 1-4, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta.


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ages can hunt for eggs at night using a flashlight! Find the golden egg and win a basket full of prizes and treats. Registration required.


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$8 for Roswell


residents, $12 for non-residents. East Roswell Park and Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell. roswellgov.com


Children’s Easter Egg Hunt 2 p.m. The city of Alpharetta’s annual


Children’s Easter Egg Hunt 2 p.m. The city of Alpharetta’s


annual


Flashlight Egg Hunt in Roswell


Stars of Tomorrow talent competition


7 p.m. Raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis research while enjoying a high- energy 80s cover band and an enticing silent auction. About 1,200 are expected to attend this party for a great cause. Hosted by 99X’s Axel Lowe. $75 includes all food and beverages. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Alpharetta. shamrockinforacure.com


while enjoying a high-


30th annual Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show Through March 18. The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild presents their annual show with the theme “Pearls of Wisdom.” Self-guided tours feature hand- stitched quilts throughout the historic home. Monday- Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. bhqg.org


Stars of Tomorrow talent competition 5 – 8:30 p.m. Talented


5 – 8:30 p.m. Talented


Please RSVP to 404-843-1880. Atlanta Perimeter


and free parking. Hotel and Suites, 111


Perimeter Center West, Atlanta. cscatlanta.org


Georgia Daffodil Society’s


Annual Show ► Center


10 – 5 p.m. Kingfisher Hall Annual Show ►


Georgia Daffodil Society’s


at the Chattahoochee Nature


will of


bask in the gold, yellow, white and pink glow of hundreds daffodils from


and surrounding states. The show is open to the public and included in general admission. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.


10 – 5 p.m. Kingfisher Hall at the Chattahoochee Nature Center will bask in the gold, yellow, white and pink glow of hundreds of daffodils from


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and surrounding states. The show is open to the public and included in general admission. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.


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3 p.m. The Atlanta Wind Symphony presents a concert of monumental works featuring


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Flashlight Egg Hunt in Roswell 7:30 – 9 p.m. Children of all


7:30 – 9 p.m. Children of all Alderman and bass-baritone vocalist


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Roswell’s Annual Egg Hunt 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance as children hunt for eggs, separated by age groups. Bring a basket. Face painting, music and entertainment start at 11 a.m. The hunt begins at noon. For children up to age 7. Free and open to the public. Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road, Roswell. roswellgov.com


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Roswell’s Annual Egg Hunt 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance as children hunt for eggs, separated by age groups. Bring a basket. Face painting, music and entertainment start at 11 a.m. The hunt begins at noon. For children up to age 7. Free and open to the public. Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road, Roswell. roswellgov.com


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and Visit with Easter Bunny 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come


Easter Egg Hunt


to the grounds of the historic Smith Plantation in downtown Roswell for a traditional egg hunt started by Lizzie Smith, oldest child of Archibald and Anne Smith. For children up to age 5. Photographs with the Easter Bunny are $5. Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell. roswellgov.com


and Visit with Easter Bunny 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come


to the grounds of the historic Smith Plantation in downtown Roswell for a traditional egg hunt started by Lizzie Smith, oldest child of Archibald and Anne Smith. For children up to age 5. Photographs with the Easter Bunny are $5. Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell. roswellgov.com


3 p.m. The Atlanta Wind Symphony presents a concert of monumental works featuring organist Tom Alderman and bass-baritone vocalist


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Atlanta Wind Symphony organist


Tom Atlanta Wind Symphony


Sounds of the Spirit Concert with the


Sounds of the Spirit Concert with the


chattnaturecenter.org


9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The American Cancer Society says laughter reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and improves muscle function. Join comedian Michael Pritchard for a free and entertaining discussion of how humor can change your attitude about cancer. Light refreshments and free parking. Please RSVP to 404-843-1880. Atlanta Perimeter Hotel and Suites, 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta. cscatlanta.org


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The Humor Project 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The American Cancer Society


The Humor Project


by Variety of Georgia, which aids children


varietystarsoftomorrow.com varietystarsoftomorrow.com


teenagers from Georgia will perform at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre during this fundraising event sponsored by Variety of Georgia, which aids children in need. $15 general admission.


Theatre during sponsored $15 general


John LaForge. $6 minimum donation. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. atlantawindsymphony.org


Harlem Globetrotters at Gwinnett Center 2


p.m. feature player (7’8”), the p.m. The


The the


Harlem Globetrotters at Gwinnett Center 2


current


tallest pro current


$21 - $150. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. gwinnettcenter.com


female player in female


player


a little spring cleaning? Consider Through March 24. Doing


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12 – 4 p.m. Friends of the NE Spruill Oaks Library celebrate “Many Cultures, One Community” with a colorful cultural exchange of music, dancing and educational exhibits. Flamenco dancers, the Atlanta Professional Dance Academy and the Johns Creek Symphony will perform. Free and open to the public. Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. friendsofspruilloaks.org/home.asp


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Atlanta Dance Theatre presents “Rapunzel” A familiar fairytale comes to life in a fanciful new ballet by choreographer Kristy Nilsson. Meet the characters after the matinee! $15.50 - $23.50. Roswell Cultural Arts Forrest Street, Roswell.


Center, 950


AtlantaDanceTheatre.org Spring Family Campout


for


5 p.m. Grab your camping gear and head to the Hembree Park campground


AtlantaDanceTheatre.org Spring Family Campout


campfire. Must pre-register. $44 for family of four (residents); $66 for non- resident family of four. $3 for each additional person. 850 Hembree Park, Roswell.


roswellgov.com


new skating spectacular features a medley of Disney tales in one ice show. From new Disney stars like Rapunzel and Princess Tiana to classic favorites like Peter Pan and Cinderella, relive classic Disney moments on ice. $15 - $75. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.


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Throungh March 31. This new skating spectacular features a medley of Disney tales in one ice show. From new Disney stars like Rapunzel and Princess Tiana to classic favorites like Peter Pan and Cinderella, relive classic Disney moments on ice. $15 - $75. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.


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Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove


Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove Throungh March 31. This


roswellgov.com


5 p.m. Grab your camping gear and head to the Hembree Park campground for food and a campfire. Must pre-register. $44 for family of four (residents); $66 for non- resident family of four. $3 for each additional person. 850 Hembree Park, Roswell.


food and a


12 – 4 p.m. Friends of the NE Spruill Oaks Library celebrate “Many Cultures, One Community” with a colorful cultural exchange of music, dancing and educational exhibits. Flamenco dancers, the Atlanta Professional Dance Academy and the Johns Creek Symphony will perform. Free and open to the public. Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. friendsofspruilloaks.org/home.asp


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Atlanta Dance Theatre presents “Rapunzel” A familiar fairytale comes to life in a fanciful new ballet by choreographer Kristy Nilsson. Meet the characters after the matinee! $15.50 - $23.50. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell.


donating clean, usable items to the a little


St. Ann’s Women’s Guild for their annual garage sale to benefit the parish and local charities. Donated their items will be collected March 17-19. The sale is open to the public Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 – 1 p.m. Catholic Church


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annual garage sale to benefit the parish and local charities. Donated items will be collected March 17-19. The sale is open to the public Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.


annual parish a it


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Johns Creek International Day Celebration


of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.


st-ann.org/WG_GarageSale.php


Johns Creek International Day Celebration


spring cleaning? Consider


donating clean, usable items to the St. Ann’s Women’s Guild for


Through March 24. Doing


St. Ann’s Parish Garage Sale


St. Ann’s Parish Garage Sale


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Globetrotters basketball


John LaForge. $6 minimum donation. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. atlantawindsymphony.org


Globetrotter (5’2”) and the team’s first


feature the tallest pro basketball player (7’8”), the shortest-ever Globetrotter (5’2”) and the team’s first


shortest-ever 19 years.


years.


$21 - $150. Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. gwinnettcenter.com


Globetrotters


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