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Arts & Entertainment

Spring Has Sprung

Cuddly baby animals, an Easter egg hunt, jazzy music, student artwork and big trucks up close and personal are on deck for your weekend in Canton.

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Where/When: , 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday.

Why Go: The cast of more than 30 students has rehearsed since February to give you a new take on the Broadway and big screen classic.

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Pricing: $7 at the door.

2. JAZZ CONCERT

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Where/When: The Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University, 7:30 p.m. today.

Why Go: The Reinhardt University Jazz Ensemble is always entertaining and presenting the best of jazz classics from the 1930s to the present.

Pricing: $5 for reserved seating.

3. ART EXHIBIT

Where/When: , today and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why Go: The exhibit features artwork of students from Cherokee County elementary schools. You might just see a work of art from the next Picasso.

Pricing: Free.

4. SPRINGFEST

Where/WhenTanglewood Farm, today and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last ticket is sold one hour before closing.

Why Go: Winter's over. The baby chicks and ducklings have hatched and are waddling after their mamas. The kids can visit baby goats, sheep and see real miniature bunnies. Bring a basket to collect chocolate eggs. One hundred miniature farm animals call Tanglewood their home.

Pricing:  $10. Free for infants.

5. EASTER EGG HUNT AND FESTIVAL

Where/When: , Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Why Go: It's a good time for the whole family and includes an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, a Corvette cruise-in, an Easter bonnet contest, live music, inflatables, lawn games and a scavenger hunt.

Pricing: Free.

6. TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Where/When: Twin Creeks Softball Complex in J.J. Biello Park, Woodstock, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why Go: Young and old (yes, that means grandpa, too) can explore, honk, push buttons in and climb on big trucks, fast cars and emergency vehicles. Concessions will be available. This event, sponsored by the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Association, will be held rain or shine.

Pricing: Free.

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