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Paintings of the Queen’s sporting animals Through Aug. 30. American


wildlife artists Michael Collins and James E. Partee, Jr. recently painted Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite hunting dogs and horses at the royal residence in Sandringham, England. View the paintings at the Roswell Visitor’s Center throughout the month of August. Roswell Visitor’s Center, 617 Atlanta Street. www.visitroswellga.com


Shakespeare’s As You Like It Through Aug. 4. 8 – 10 p.m. Dancing Goat Theatre in Johns Creek presents one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies with a PAN twist! Tickets: $15. 10700 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. http://performingartsnorth.org


ACT1 presents The Wind in the Willows Through Aug. 3. This musical tells


the story of good-hearted Water Rat, shy, curious Mole and sensible Badger who must deal with the antics of Mr. Toad, a wily and impulsive animal, while rescuing magnificent Toad Hall from devious weasels, ferrets and stoats. $18 tickets may be ordered online. ACT1Theater inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. www.act1theater.com


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Riverside Sounds Free Concert in Roswell 7-9 p.m. This free outdoor concert


features the Brandon Giles Band’s sweat- infused, hard rock/boogie piano solos and heartfelt renditions of beautiful country standards. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com/Calendar


32nd Annual Old Soldier’s Day Race 7 a.m. 5K or 10K race, both beginning at 7 a.m. The race begins at Wills Park and uses the “downtown” route. $15 early or $20 on race day. Wills Park behind the city pool, near 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. athleticprograms@alpharetta.ga.us


galleries and live music. www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com


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American Idol Live! Tour ▲ 7 p.m. See your Top Ten favorites from the 2012 American Idol season


perform live including Georgia’s own Idol winner, Phillip Phillips. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth.


www.gwinnettcenter.com


National Night Out in Roswell 7-9 p.m. Join the Roswell Police Department for this free family


event featuring police vehicles, fire equipment, SWAT demonstrations and games for the kids. Plenty of food, drinks, rock climbing wall, dunk tank, local vendors and prizes.Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell. roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=1520


Movies on Milton: “The Princess Bride” 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the 20th


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of this comedy classic. Bring your own blankets and chairs to view the movie on a large inflatable screen. Pre-show festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. with music, inflatables, BBQ, popcorn, sweets and beverages. Milton Avenue, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com


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Summer “Iced” Tea Party ▲ 7 p.m. Apron’s Cooking School serves up mango mint tea,


pomegranate and raspberry tea, pimento cheese tea sandwiches, chicken salad pastry puffs, cucumber salmon canapés and mini key lime tarts, to name a few. $40 for the class.Publix Apron’s Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. publix.com/aprons/schools/Alpharetta


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59th Annual Old Soldier’s Day Parade ▲ 10 a.m. Featuring marching bands, military units, floats, clowns, classic cars and more. Free Varsity hot dogs, sodas and fun activities at the parade end at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road. Free. Parade begins in front of Alpharetta City Hall, downtown. www.alpharetta.ga.us


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Blue Mother Tupelo at Matilda’s Cottages 8 p.m. Listen to live music


under the pines in Matilda’s backyard in Alpharetta. Blue Mother Tupelo shares its original sound blending rock & roll, mountain music, soul and Delta blues. $15 adults. Kids under 16 free with parents. Matilda’s, 377 South Main Street, Alpharetta. www.matildascottagemarket.com


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Atlanta Concert Band 4 p.m. Enjoy a free performance by the Atlanta


Concert Band at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. www.atlantaconcertband.com


Alive After Five in historic downtown Roswell 5-9 p.m. A free trolley shuttles


up and down Canton Street while folks enjoy merchant specials, restaurants,


4th Annual Trilogy Trolley Crawl in Roswell ▼ 7 – 11:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening


of themed festivities on the grounds of Roswell’s three historic homes: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. $40 tickets include one drink ticket and three sampler plate food tickets as well as live entertainment and trolley shuttles from site to site. Attendees will also be entered to win a trip for two to South Beach! Themes: Ignite your inner hippie in ‘San Francisco’ at Barrington Hall; enjoy a fiesta in ‘Santa Fe’ at Bulloch Hall; lounge and dance in ‘South Beach’ at Smith Plantation. See page 22 for more. www.southerntrilogy.com


19th Annual Folk Fest 2011 ▼ Through Aug. 19. World’s greatest folk art show and sale.


100 galleries and dealers representing the best in self-taught art, southern folk pottery, antique folk art and more. Meet the artists and shop for treasures to fit every budget. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct., Norcross. www.slotinfolkart.com/folk_fest


Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com


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Raise a Racket team tennis tournament ▲ 7 – 11 p.m. Raise a racket


at Brookfield Country Club to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Pool party, tennis tournament, dinner, adult refreshments, band, silent and live auction. Register online. www.raisearacket.net


Alpharetta Farmers Market’s Dog Daze of Summer 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bring your


pooch to the doggie fashion parade with prizes, free hot dogs, watermelon-eating contest, live music. The farmers market features fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, homemade desserts, jellies and sauces. City Hall parking lot, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta. www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com


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8th Annual Michael O’Neal Summer Singers Concert 3 p.m. “Ye Shall Have a


Song: The Music of Randall Thompson” presented by the Michael O’Neal Summer Singers. $12 in advance, $15 at door. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. www.mosingers.com


Sugarland in Concert Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning country music


duo Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush bring their band Sugarland to Alpharetta.


8th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ ▲ 2-4 p.m. A must-do event


for ice cream lovers and families! Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, dive into ice cream eating contests, enjoy live music and let kids work off their energy in the Kid’s Korner. Individuals: $5. Families (up to 6): $20. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the Drake House, emergency housing for women and children in North Fulton. http://missmarysicecream.org


Shamrock & Peach cooking class ▼ 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Irish chef


and cookbook author Judith McLoughlin shares delicious summer entertaining recipes featuring her unique blend of Irish and Southern cuisine. Salud Cooking School, Harry’s Whole Foods Market, $39. Harry’s, 1180 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell. wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/alpharetta


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