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Arts and Entertainment
Towne Lake Arts
Center
6576 Commerce Parkway,
Woodstock
Reservations: (678) 494-4251
Website: www.townelakeartscenter.com
Performances:
Once Upon a Mattress: A hilarious
Broadway musical comedy of the fairytale - the Princess and the Pea.
Dates: August 5 - 21
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., 3 p.m. on August 20 and 21
Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors/Students $12 and Children 8 and under $10
Open Mic Coffeehouse: This is an opportunity
to share your latest work-in-progress with your fellow artists and performers.
Or simply attend as an appreciative member of the audience.
Date: Saturday, August 27
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Auditions:
The Velveteen Rabbit: Auditions will
be held for ages 8 - 18. Auditioners will need to perform cold readings
from the script.
Dates: August 16 -17
Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Catch Me If You Can: Auditions will
be held for ages 18 and up. Auditioners will need to perform cold readings
from the script.
Dates: August 23 - 24
Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Chattahoochee
Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road, Roswell
(770) 992-2055 x224
Website: www.chattnaturecenter.com
Nature
After Dark: Celebrate the end of summer with a family night hike.
Join a naturalist on a journey outdoors to see what happens at night at
the Center. For ages 4 and up.
Date: Saturday, August 13
Time: 8 - 10 p.m.
Tickets: $7 non-members, $5 members
Reservations: (770) 992-2055 x236
Family Canoe Day:
Explore the basics of canoeing. Discover canoes with your children and
how to paddle them and use what you learned as you explore the Center's
pond. For ages 5 and up.
Date: Saturday, August 20
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Cost: $7 non-members, $5 members
Registration: (770) 992-2055 x237
Canton
Theatre
171 E. Main Street, Canton
Reservations: (770) 704-0755, boxoffice@alltel.net
Website: www.cantontheatre.com
Toe
Roaster: Three modern-day cowboys sitting around a campfire attempt
to reconcile the struggle between their own priorities and modern day
ills. The play is loaded with adult humor and music. Written by acclaimed
country song writer Bryan Kennedy.
Dates: August 26 - 27
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: All seats $20
Cherokee
Arts Center
94 North Street, Canton
Reservations: (770) 704-6244
Website: www.cherokeearts.org
IIIrd
Tyme Out: Award winning bluegrass group with superb instrumentation
and rich vocal blends.
Date: Friday, August 19
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Advanced tickets: Members: floor $20; balcony, $15; Non-members:
floor, $25; balcony, $20; Children: $10. At the door: $25
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In The Loop
by Toren Anderson
The kids are back in
school! Time to celebrate!
Maggie's
Closet presents Mom's Night Out. You have been taking care of the
kids all summer, so now it's time to get away with the girls! Come celebrate
at the new location for Maggie's Closet in downtown Woodstock. Owners
Maggie and Lynn will host a night out for Moms on Friday, August 12 beginning
at 7 p.m. Stop in and preview fall fashions and accessories. Gourmet appetizers
will be served. Then move on to The Whole Nine Yarns to learn basic knitting
and see some of the newest yarns and styles in this great new store. Afterwards
head on down to The Serene Bean for samplings of delicious coffees and
desserts. Great door prizes! Maggie's Closet is located at Parkside Plaza,
105 East Main Street, in downtown Woodstock. For more information, please
contact (770) 591-7774.
Progressive
End of Summer Party Night at The Shops at Eagle Pointe. On Friday,
August 19 from at 7 - 9:30 p.m., start at The Butcher's Block and progress
through the entire shopping center for food, drinks and a good time! The
Butcher's Block will have a wine tasting and information on pairings for
your next big event. Then, the next stop is Cedars Taverna for samplings
of their great Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. Stonebridge Tavern will
be next, and last but not least, Decio's with live music, food and wine
specials. The Shoppes at Eagle Pointe is located at 2990 Eagle Drive,
Woodstock. For more information, please call The Butcher's Block at (770)
517-2225.
Calling
All Crafters. Woodstock will be home to the First Annual Fall Antique
and Flea Festival at The Old Tomlin Farm off Arnold Mill Road on October
22. If you want to participate as a crafter, antique or junque dealer
for this premiere event, please contact Gayle Goodwin at (770) 516-6420
at Dealer's Delight. Also, this is a great event for a church or school
bake sale as food vendors are welcome.
Locomotion
Nights at the Botanical Gardens. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is pleased
to announce its summer exhibit, Locomotion in the Garden. The Garden will
remain open until 9 p.m. every Tuesday through October. Enjoy the model
trains, miniature railroad and magical landscape during the late afternoon
and cool dusk and twilight hours. The Botanical Gardens is located at
1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, in Midtown. Regular admission is $12 for adults,
$9 for seniors and students and $7 for children. Children under three
and Garden members are admitted free. Visit the Garden website at www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
Toren
Anderson is a publicist and writer living in Towne Lake with her husband,
Chris Hornaday, a family photographer, and their five children ranging
in ages 4 through 21. Toren also has been featured on Eagle 106.7 with
Rhubarb and Dallas as an Out & About expert on shopping, dining, events
and travel. Please contact her with any tips at toren@intheloopatlanta.com.
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