Every month we will bring you a comprehensive listing of activities in our community.
Weekend Highlights 2/3-5
Saturday, Feb 4
Roswell City Dance Winter Concert
Roswell City Dance Winter Concert at Roswell Cultural Arts Center; Friday at 7:30 P.M.; Saturday at 2:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M.; 770-641-1260.
Saturday, Feb 4
Josie Bailey, Storyteller performs "From Dusk 'til Dawn" 3:00 PM
Josie Bailey, Storyteller performs “From Dusk ‘til Dawn,” a story that reflects her African American roots. Bulloch Hall Terrace Room at 3 P.M.; 770-992-1731 or www.bulloc hhall.org
Saturday, Feb 4
Landmark Diner in the Landmark Diner Side Lounge in Atlanta from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The Piccadilly Puppets presents a puppet show, Once Upon a Time in China, to benefit the AFLAC Cancer Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Saturday, Feb 4
“Swirling Soiree: An Evening of New Dances, Great Finds, and Tasty Eats” is a performance, reception and silent auction to benefit Georgia Ballet. At 7 pm Feb. 4 at the Murray Arts Center in Kennesaw.
Beyond the Superbowl…
Heirloom’s Lawrenceville Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival begins at 10 am on Feb. 4 and 11 am Feb. 5 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville.
Northside Drive Baptist Church’s, 3100 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, Music on the Hill series continues with string trios by Beethoven, Dohnanyi and Ramirez at 3 p.m. Feb. 5.
Bach Bowl, which will offer Bach concertos from pianists Keiko and William Ransom and organists Tamara and Timothy Albrecht, and a performance by the Vega String Quartet. It begins at 4 pm. Feb. 5 at Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.
Events
February 1 – 29
"African Americans at the Smith Plantation" Exhibit
This exhibit places the history of African Americans who worked at the Smith Plantation in a greater context of the history of African Americans in the American South. It sheds light on those who served the Smith Family and journeyed with them from the coast. This exhibit demonstrates the progression of the home from a time when African Americans labored as slaves to a time when the home was actually the residence of an African American woman. Exhibit admission is included in the purchase of a regular tour ticket. 770-641-3978 or www.archibaldsmithplantation.org
February 1 – 29
Come Ya! - Exploring Gullah Culture at Barrington Hall
Exhibit explores the unique Gullah culture of the Georgia coastal area, the language, food and Roswell connections to this rich cultural tradition with African origins. Included with regular tours throughout the month of February. 770-640-3855.
February 1 – 29
11th Annual Roswell Roots
11th Annual Roswell Roots, celebrating Black History & Culture. The agenda is full of both new programs, events and exhibits as well as the return of many favorites. For children, the festival is hosting a touring show called “Heroes of the Underground Railroad” plus book events. For the foodies, we’re bringing back Sallie Ann Robinson at Barrington Hall who will be cooking up some good Gullah food while telling great stories plus we’re introducing the first “Cornbread Cook-Off” at Pleasant Hill Community Center. The Unity Concert and “Slammin’ in the Suburbs” Poetry Slam are favorite annual events which are returning. And, our headliner event this year is a performance by “The McIntosh County Shouters” with an intro by artist, historian and UGA professor, Art Rosenbaum. These plus five month-long exhibits provide something entertaining and educational for everyone to enjoy! Various venues; Some events are free while others have a nominal price associated with them. www.roswellroots.com
February 1 – 29
Have a Heart
Have a Heart for North Fulton Community Charities, during the month of February. For information please visit www.heartfornfcc.org
February 1 – 29
Sharing the Story of Slavery at Bulloch Hall
Each room is set to display the daily chores of the enslaved people who lived and served at Bulloch Hall. Included in regular tours of the home. 770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org
February 3 – 4
Roswell City Dance Winter Concert
Roswell City Dance Winter Concert at Roswell Cultural Arts Center; Friday at 7:30 P.M.; Saturday at 2:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M.; 770-641-1260.
February 4
Josie Bailey, Storyteller performs "From Dusk 'til Dawn" 3:00 PM
Josie Bailey, Storyteller performs “From Dusk ‘til Dawn,” a story that reflects her African American roots. Bulloch Hall Terrace Room at 3 P.M.; 770-992-1731 or www.bulloc hhall.org
February 6
Monday Munch & Learn at Barrington Hall 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Monday Munch & Learn at Barrington Hall. Program begins at 12:15 P.M. and ends at 12:45 P.M. Spring into spring with a series of 30-minute talks to get you into the mood for preparing your garden. Bring your lunch and join Barrington Hall for a fun and informative break from the office. For additional information call 770-640-3855.
February 7
Cooking with Chef John Wilson at Barrington Hall 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cooking with Chef John Wilson at Barrington Hall – Basic French featuring French Onion Soup, Coq au Vin, Buttered Noodles and Tarte Tatin. $50 per person limited to 10 participants. 6:30 – 9:30 P.M.; 770-640-3855 or www.roswellgov.com.
February 9
True Americana Series 8:00 PM
True Americana Series presented at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center: MacIntosh County Shouters. The McIntosh County Shouters were named “Master Artists” of the Authentic Ring Shout by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2008. The Shouters, from McIntosh County, Georgia, perform traditional call-and response song and dance, which have plantation origins and are historically important as examples of communication and expressions of faith. These preservers of this unique tradition have performed at the Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress. 8:00 P.M.;$30 per person. www.roswellpresents.com
Community
February 10
Dance
Father/Daughter Valentine Dance at Bill Johnson Community Activity Building. 7:00-9:00pm. 770-641-3760.
February 12
Lecture
Rabbi Mark Borovitz, senior Rabbi and spiritual leader of the Beit T’Shuvah recovery program in Los Angeles, will speak to the metro Atlanta community at 7 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Temple Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Road in Roswell.
Rabbi Borovitz is the author of “The Holy Thief: A Con man’s Journey from Darkness to Light,” which chronicles his journey from drinker and con man to Rabbi and community leader. Mark draws attention to the problem of addiction and to the powerful ammunition against it, both in counteraction and prevention..
To RSVP to the Sunday event, email: RSVP@bethtikvah.com.
February 15
Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers’ Club
ARNC is a social club welcoming women new to the area and those that are looking for new acquaintances, adventures and activities. After a presentation by Vonda Malbrough from North Fulton Community Charities we will be breaking into groups to play board and tile games. A lunch of pizza and soda will be provided. A $10.00 donation from attendees will be going to NFCC as they launch their “Have a Heart” campaign. Join us on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hembree Park Recreation Center, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA. For more information about our organization, please contact us as 678-318-1442 or www.arnewcomers.org.
February 18
Preparing Your Landscape for Spring
This event takes place from 1 – 2:30 pm at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Spruce up your yard for the arrival of Spring. A hands-on presentation of late-winter projects in the garden. $10 general public/Free CNC Members (includes admission to CNC); Pre-registration required by Feb. 10; 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
February 7 & 21
Cooking
Barrington Hall kicks off its 2012 cooking class season with Chef John Wilson. Chef Wilson will draw upon his many years as a professional chef and cooking class teacher to present his Basic Cooking Techniques series. You will learn to prepare a full meal from main course to dessert in the spacious kitchen of this historic home. Chef Wilson teaches cooking techniques in European, International and American cuisines.
Reservations are required and space is limited. Please call 770-640-3855 to reserve your spot. Classes are on Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM. Tuesday, February 7, Basic French and Tuesday, February 21, Basic Asian.
arts
February 11
Concert
Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents "A Beethoven Romance for Valentine's Day" on Saturday February 11 at 7:30pm.
The evening's performance features internationally renowned first prize winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition-Bin Huang interpreting the popular Dvorak Violin Concerto and world class baritone-Jose Sacin singing arias by Rossini, Gounod, and Mozart. The program is rounded out by Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 and Smetana's Bartered Bride Overture. http://www.ludwigsymphony.org
Admission: $19, $17 Seniors, $10 Students. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street Roswell, GA. 770-623-8623
February 23
Film Festival
YH20 Film Fest at Chattahoochee Nature Center;
www.chattnaturecenter.org
February 23 – March 11
The Foreigner
presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. This may be one of the funniest American plays ever written. Charlie’s shyness renders him helpless in conversations – so when a friend covers for him by telling the guests in a rural GA mountain lodge that he is an exotic foreigner and speaks no English, Charlie ends up hearing more – MUCH more – than he should and the hilarity begins. 770-641-1260 or www.get.org
February 26
Concert
Michael O’Neal Singers presents The Brilliance of Beethoven at Roswell UMC; 3 P.M. www.mosingers.com or 770-594-7974.
In March...
March 1
A Taste of Holcomb Bridge
Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm, hosted by the Holcomb Bridge Middle School PTA. With the theme, “A Passport to the World,” families are invited to contribute a dish from their country of origin and celebrate the many different cultures represented in the area.
Tickets can be purchased at the door only for $5 a person/$20 per family. Alternatively, free admission for five is provided to those families bringing a dish that will serve 16 or more. All proceeds from the event will go fund PTA-sponsored academic enrichment programs.For more information email Kim Thompson at kimtproducer@gmail.com or Lucretia Floyd and lucretiafloyd@gmail.com.
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