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Weekend Options: County Fair, R Alexander Exhibit, International Fest and Much More
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>> September 19
MIXED GENES
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KURT’S BISTRO
Duluth
Fall fest celebration with live music on the patio. 6:30pm-9:30pm
Free 770-623-4128 www.kurtsrestaurant.com
>> September 19
GROOVIN’ ON THE GREEN – THE SOCK HOPS & THE REMINISCENE’S
LOGANVILLE TOWN GREEN
Loganville
Come enjoy a night of great music and fun. 7:30pm $100 per table/seating up to 8ppl 770-466-1165 www.loganville-ga.gov/events-tourism.html
>> September 19
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY & FRIDAYS-N-DULUTH
TOWN GREEN
Duluth
Variety of food trucks available and the movie “Hook” to be shown at dusk.
6pm-9pm Free 770-476-3434 www.duluthga.net
>> September 19
GRASSROOTS – A TRIBUTE TO 311
WILD BILL’S
Duluth
7:30pm
$5 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
>> September 19
DOWTOWN BRASELTON FARMERS MARKET
HARRISON STREET
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm / 8pm-10pm $15-$18, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com
>> September 19-20
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY; SELECTED WORKS FROM PERMANENT COLLETION; FRIENDS OF THE ALPHABET; ALTERED BOOKS COMPLETITION WINNERS
THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
Art Exhibits 10am-5pm $3-$5 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org
>> September 19-20
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
ART STATION
Stone Mountain Village
An exhibit of plein air paintings
Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm Free 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org
>> September 19-20
NEW ROOTS - A CELEBRATION OF NEW BEGINNINGS
R ALEXANDER FINE ART
Peachtree Corners
Fri & Sat 10am-5pm
Featured Artists (Friday), (Saturday) will be on hand to tell you about their own work, guide your tour of the current exhibit and to invite you to visit the in- house studious.
11am-4pm Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org
>> September 19-20
COMEDY NIGHT WITH DAD’S GARAGE
AURORA THEATRE
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Hear creepy tales of spirits and ghosts while learning a little about the history and heritage of Lawrenceville. Walking tour. Purchase tickets at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.
8:30pm $9-$12 678-226-6222 www.scarystroll.com
>> September 19-20
5TH ANNUAL 12 X 12 XTRAVAGANZA
KUDZU
Norcross
Gallery Members Exhibit
11am-4pm Free 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org
>> September 19-21
SUWANEE SCULPTOUR
SUWANEE TOWN CENTER
Suwanee
Walkable outdoor exhibit, tour features 15 pieces on loan from various artists from around the country and close to home.
Charlotte and George Hay, an acting couple not exactly the Lunts are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac “revised, one nostril version” and Noel Coward’s Private
Lives. This backstage farce by the author of Lend Me a Tenor brought Carol Burnett back to Broadway. Hilarious misunderstandings pile on madcap misadventures, in this valentine to Theatre Hams everywhere.
Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm $12-$15 678-938-8518 www.lionhearttheatre.org
>> September 19-21
ORDINARY PEOPLE
NEW LONDON THEATRE
Snellville
Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $10-$15 770-559-1484 www.newlondontheatre.org
>> September 19-21
BUFORD CORN MAZE
Buford
Annual corn maze and haunted forest. Fri 6pm-12midnight, Sat 10am-12midnight, Sun 12pm-10pm $14-$22 678-835-7198 www.bufordcornmaze.com
>> September 19-21
WERA
ROAD ATLANTA
Braselton
Watch the exciting sport of motorcycle racing at Road Atlanta! $15-$30, parking free 1-800-849-RACE www.roadatlanta.com
>> September 19-21
DRIVING MISS DAISY
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
This timeless story follows the unlikely 25 year friendship of Miss Daisy, a Jewish widow and her African-American chauffer Hoke. Full of wit and charm, this 1988 Pulitzer Prize-winner takes the audiences on an unforgettable journey.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm $20 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com
>> September 19-21
ANNUAL GWINNETT COUNTY FAIR
GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Lawrenceville
Annual fair with rides, games, carnival food, pageants and live entertainment.
Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 11am-12midnight, Sun 1pm-10pm $2-$5, children under 6 - Free 770-963-6522 www.gwinnettcountyfair.com
>> September 20
SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Shop for fresh, locally grown foods. Sat 8am-12pm, Tues 4pm-7pm Free
Lawrenceville
Free
8am-12pm 404-395-4215 www.lawrencevillefarmersmarket.com
>> September 20
LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
8:30pm
$10 vehicle admission fee 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com
>> September 20
SPORELORD: INCIDENTAL HAVOC, UNCLE VAN & THE BUZZARDS OF FALL
SWEETWATER LIVE
Duluth
Enjoy great food and live music! 8pm $5-$10 770-921-5556 www.sweetwaterbarandgrill.com
>> September 20
4th ANNUAL GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
LILLIAN WEBB PARK
Norcross
Enjoy foods, dance, music and art from around the world as we celebrate the cultural diversity of Gwinnett County without leaving the park! 11am-6pm
Free 770-449-6515 www.gwinnettvillage.com/alliance/index.php?option =com_content&task=view&id=112&Itemid=99
>> September 20
INDIELECTRO WITH LORAINE, PRACTURE
WILD BILL’S
Duluth
7pm
$5 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com
>> September 20
NATURAL EXPRESSIONS OPENING RECEPTION
TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY
Buford
Juried show that highlight artists in the Georgia area, showing their interpretation of Natural beauty, and the expression of nature.
5pm-8pm Free 404-729-1203 www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com
>> September 20
6TH ANNUAL FRONTIER FAIRE
FORT DANIEL
Buford
Re-enactors, trading post, museum, food and demonstrations
10am-5pm $2-$5 www.thefortdanielfoundation.org
>> September 20
CLOSING RECEPTION: JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND PAINTINGS
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
Live calligraphy performances during the reception and exhibits from artists from Japan. 6:30pm Free
770-623-6002
>> September 20
GNLI 20TH ANNIVERSARY KICK OFF PARTY
LIONHEART THEATER
Norcross
Celebrating 20 years of community leadership with entertainment, raffle, door prizes and more! 6pm-10pm
Free 770-885-0425 www.lionheartheatre.org
>> September 20
BRASELTON BASH CAR SHOW
YEAR’S ONE FACILITY
Braselton
7pm
Free
>> September 20
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: GLENN PHILLIPS BAND, ANNE MARIE PERRY WITH CINDY WILSON OF THE B52’S
RED CLAY THEATRE
Duluth
8pm $15.00 404-478-2749 www.eddieowenpresents.com
>> September 20
CRUISE IN
STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Stone Mountain
Bring your Vintage cars/trucks to show people your great “hobby” or just come view the old vehicles. 5pm-8pm Free 404-593-5453 www.stonemountainvillage.com
>> September 20-21
WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness
1pm-6pm $20/climber, spectators free 770-271-1390 www.adrenalineclimbing.com
>> September 20-21
SUWANEE FEST
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Sat 10am, Sun 12pm 770-945-8996 www.suwaneefest.com
>> September 20-21
JAPANFEST
GWINNETT CONVENTION CENTER
Duluth
Join us for one of the largest Japanese festivals in the country, featuring Taiko Drum concerts, dance performances, traditional and contemporary music, martial arts demonstrations, cultural workshops, children’s games, Japanese food, beer garden, and bonsai trees. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm $8, 6 & under Free 888-9-AXS-TIX www.gwinnettcenter.com www.japanfest.org
>> September 21
GWNNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS: CAPTAIN & NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR LUIS CARLOS MONTALVAN
GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE
Lawrenceville
17 year veteran of the U.S. Army, is the New York Times bestselling author of Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrier and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him. 3pm-4pm Free 770-978-5154 www.gwinnettpl.org
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