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Theatergoers can look forward to a month full of sensational programming at Aurora Theatre as it kicks-off 2019. Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate fresh beginnings during Teatro Aurora’s Reyes Y Mariachis or let imaginations run wild during Aurora Children’s Playhouse. Aspiring young actors can learn the ins and outs of performing arts when attending winter classes at Aurora Theatre Academy, while adults will laugh the evening away with Aurora Comedy Nights. The laughs continue with A Doll’s House, Part 2, a smash Broadway hit for the whole family, opening January 10.

Liz Russo and Beat Bugs headline Aurora Theatre’s winter lineup

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2019January 4, 2019

The 2019 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta Boat Show is coming ashore to the Georgia World Congress Center Hall A Jan. 10 through 13, 2019, showcasing more than 600 of the newest boats along with the latest in marine accessories and products.

Atlanta Boat Show sails into town next week

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2019September 24, 2023

It’s time to saddle up for a 10-gallon historical hoedown. The Center for Puppetry Arts is rounding up some of America’s most famous heroes and heroines to present a production packed with tall tales, twangy tunes and glory stories of the American west.

Paul Bunyan and the Tall Tale Medicine Show heads to Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019

The new year is here, offering a fresh start to gardens indoors and out. To celebrate, the pros at Pike Nurseries are welcoming in 2019 with free classes to provide green thumbs of all skill levels with insight needed to freshen the air with houseplants and enjoy watching birds flutter outside the windows. With these expert tips, gardeners can feel confident kicking off resolutions to play in the dirt all year long.

Want to bring all the birds to your yard? This class will show you how

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Underground Atlanta is playing host to Atlanta's New Year's Eve Peach Drop once again this year and if you're planning to go there are a few things you should know. If you're not planning to go, but will be downtown, you're also going to need to know about road closures.

Are you planning to go to the Peach Drop on New Year’s Eve? Here’s what you need to know

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2018September 24, 2023

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta wants families to jumpstart 2019 with a new selection of January programs. Children will be able to build bubble wands on New Year’s Day, hear Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech and score big during special football themed events. Children of all ages can also explore the new feature exhibit Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, opening on January 19.

Here’s what’s happening at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in January

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2018September 24, 2023

District 10 Atlanta City Council member Andrea L. Boone will sponsor a “Stuff the Bus” donation drive in partnership with National Church Residences Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec.18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Bethel Village at 500 Richard Allen Blvd. SW.

‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive to help seniors this Christmas

by Thom ChandlerDecember 14, 2018September 24, 2023

Gwinnett County will be closing out its bicentennial celebration Dec. 15. The yearlong bicentennial celebration concludes with a family-friendly party and an evening gala at the Infinite Energy Center.

Gwinnett County to close out bicentennial celebration with birthday party and gala

by Thom ChandlerDecember 10, 2018April 9, 2020

Gwinnett Animal Welfare will host Holiday Pet Portraits for families and pets with some well-known holiday characters on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Portraits are free with a pet food donation.

Here’s your chance to get Christmas portraits of your pets

by Thom ChandlerDecember 6, 2018December 14, 2018

The Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade Committee has rescheduled the 2018 Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Sunday, December 9, at 12:30 p.m. Line up for the event will begin at noon.

Valdosta Christmas parade rescheduled

by Thom ChandlerDecember 3, 2018December 14, 2018

Due to rain and thunderstorms forecasted for the majority of Saturday morning and for the safety of residents and parade participants, the city of Johns Creek has canceled the Dec. 1 Founders Day Parade.

Weather forces cancelation of Johns Creek Founder’s Day Parade

by Thom ChandlerNovember 30, 2018December 14, 2018

Due to the severe inclement weather forecasted for Saturday morning, the City of Lilburn has postponed its annual Christmas Parade. The parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8.

Lilburn postpones Christmas Parade due to weather

by Thom ChandlerNovember 30, 2018December 14, 2018

Those venturing out to Heart of Roswell Park at 925 Canton Street to enjoy “Caroling on Canton” may also get a glimpse of the true meaning of Christmas – and it comes with free hot cocoa.

True Meaning of Christmas Tour comes to Roswell

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2018December 14, 2018

Gwinnett County elementary, middle and high school chorus programs will continue their longstanding tradition of singing Christmas carols during the holiday season at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.

Gwinnett Schools continue tradition of singing Christmas carols at Gwinnett justice center

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2018December 14, 2018

The classic animated television special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation being presented by Roswell Youth Theatre premiering Dec. 14. Tis the season to celebrate everyone’s favorite Peanuts pals as they dig past the commercialized gimmicks of presents and decorations to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but this proves to be a frustrating endeavor. Through a pageant and a spindly tree, Charlie Brown and friends bring the holiday spirit back to life for families once again! “And for Charlie Brown, it was truly the merriest Christmas ever.”

Roswell Youth Theatre to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2018March 17, 2019

Benefiting the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Athens-Clarke County Transit will host their annual "Stuff-a-Bus" event during December 10-14. A bus, decked-out for the holidays, will be staged all day at several different locations during the week for people to donate non-perishable food items and help give Athens area families a holiday to remember.

Here’s how you can donate food to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia this holiday season

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2018March 17, 2019

The City of Lilburn Tree Lighting will take place on Nov. 17 in front of Lilburn City Hall-Library at 340 Main Street.

Lilburn to have Christmas Tree lighting November 17 followed by a Christmas Parade December 1

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2018December 14, 2018

The City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission, along with the UGA Cooperative Extension in Fulton County and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, will offer a free workshop on growing fruit for homeowners Wednesday, October 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The class will be held at the City of Alpharetta Public Works Department at 1790 Hembree Road.

Want to grow fruit in your back yard? Visit Alpharetta for tips

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2018December 14, 2018

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