Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Things to Do This Weekend
Celebrate Jerry Garcia's birthday at a cottage or with his former band mates at the amphitheater.
Where/When: , 5530 Windward Pky, Alpharetta, GA 30004,Saturday July 30, 2011, 10:00am–5:00pm
Why Go?: This is a motorcycle ride to support military troops. Receive a black T-shirt, all you can eat pancakes at the beginning of the ride and then enjoy a scenic route into the hills. The ride starts at The Original Pancake House in Alpharetta.
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Price: $30 per rider, $20 per passenger
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Where/When: 1050 Buford Dam Rd, Cumming, GA 30041, Saturday July 30, 7:00pm
Why Go?: Have fun on Lake Lanier by joining this party. Bring your swim wear as the party transports to a private island. Enjoy great music, a hot tub and complimentary food.
Price: $44
Where/When: , 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday July 30, 2011, 5:00pm–10:00pm
Why Go?: Summer and camping go hand-in-hand! If you are not quite ready to head to the mountains, then start out at CNC! We will sleep out under the stars, enjoy night hikes, play games in the meadow, visit with nocturnal animals, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and more!
Price: $45 Non-Member Families/$35 Member Families, Pre-Registration Required.
Where/When: , 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Saturday July 30, 2011, 8:00pm
Why Go?: The magic of Cirque comes to the Symphony! Marvel in amazement at high flying aerialists, daredevil cyclists and more acrobatic feats of wonder set to classical masterpieces and contemporary hits.
Price: $12 - $35
Where/When: , 377 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Saturday, July 30, 2011, 8:00pm
Why Go?: ATL native, artist, and musician Mike "Swami" Schulman was noticed and began working for the Grateful Dead in 1992. When Jerry Garcia died in 95, Swami put "Swami Gone Bananas" together to 'cover' them. Enjoy this compilation at Matilda’s Saturday night.
Price: Adults $15., 12-17 years $10., 6-11 years $5., under 5 free.
Where/When: , 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Saturday July 31, 7:00pm
Why Go?: Further Festival is Phil Lesh, Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead along with Jeff Chimenti, John Kadlecik, Joe Russo, Sunshine Becker and Jeff Pehrson.
Price: $59.50 Reserved; $39.50 Lawn
Milton High School Community Kickoff
Where/When: , 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Saturday July 31, 2011, 6:00pm–10:00pm
Why Go? The Milton Touchdown Club and the cities of Alpharetta and Milton invite the community to come celebrate Milton High School and Milton Eagles Football! Inflatable’s and games, food, a pep rally and a "Flick on the Field," a major motion picture screening at sunset. All ages welcome!
Price: Free
Where/When: 4305 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022, Saturday, July 30, 2011 7:00pm
Why Go? Enjoy a cooking class with famous chef Kevin Gillespie at Publix Aprons Cooking Class. Gillespie earned a spot on Bravo’s Emmy series “Top Chef” for the show’s sixth season in 2009. Proving to be a top contender by winning several “Quickfire Challenges” and “Elimination Challenges,” he stood out as one of this season’s final three chef-testants who competed for the “Top Chef” title in Napa Valley. Gillespie was voted “fan favorite” by the viewers of “Top Chef.”
Price: $65
