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July 2006
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Dance & Music
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Parks Concert.
Piedmont Park. July 1 & 29. 7:30 p.m. Free. The first concert features a Patriotic
Program and on the 29th you can bring your
pooch along to the Bark in the Park concert.
400 Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-733-5000.
Concerts by the Springs. Sandy Springs
Historic Site. July 2. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
The 116th Army Band will celebrate 4th of
July weekend. Food will be sold by Slope’s
BBQ and Bruster’s Ice Cream. 6075 Sandy
Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-1328.
Riverside Sounds Concert. Riverside Park.
July 2. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Free. Hotlanta Dixie
Band. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell.
770-641-3705.
Adebisi Adeleke, Talking Drum.
Chattahoochee Nature Center. July 8. 11
a.m.-noon. Adults, $3; Children 3-12, $2.
Explore the world of drums, other musical
instruments and dance steps from the Yoruba
heritage. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.
770-992-2055.
SummerTime Sounds. Atlanta Symphony Hall.
July 8 & 15. 8 p.m. $27. The magnificent
Movie Music Concerts feature music from
well-known movies performed by the Atlanta
Symphony Orchestra. 1280 Peachtree St.
Atlanta. 404-733-5000.
Brown Bag Concert Series. Gwinnett
Historic Courthouse. July 14. 11 a.m. Free.
Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy the
Bugaboos, a five-piece performance group.
185 West Crogan St., Lawrenceville.
770-822-5450.
Forever Family Benefit Concert. Mable
House. July 14. 7-9 p.m. Free. Help raise
money for Disability Connection and special
need children with a concert by LifeSong, a
silent auction, and door prizes. 5239 Floyd
Rd., Mableton. 678-314-7388.
The Pirates of Penzance. Towne Lake Arts
Center. July 14- Aug. 5. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.
Adults $15, Students $12. One of Gilbert and
Sullivan’s best loved comic operettas. 6576
Commerce Pkwy., Woodstock. 678-494-4251.
Playforming Arts Children’s Concert. Playforming Arts Center. July 14 & July 28.
4 p.m. Adults, $15; child, $5. A kid’s
concert with top-name children’s performers
where kids can sing and dance along. Plus,
enjoy fun kids activities prior to the
concert. July 14, Joe McDermott will be in
concert and on July 28 Justin Roberts will
perform. Call ahead for tickets. 360 Pharr
Rd., Atlanta. 404-816-9041.
Clue: the Musical. North DeKalb Cultural
Center. July 14-Aug. 13. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.;
Sun. 2:30 p.m. Adults, $20; Students, $18;
Children under 12, $12. The popular board
game is now a fun filled musical that
invites the audience to help solve the
mystery. 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Dunwoody. 770-396-1726.
Star 94’s Star Fest. Atlantic Station.
July 22. 1 p.m. $35 in advance, $50 at door,
children 10 and under, free. The outdoor
festival will feature exciting performances
by some of today’s hottest national talent
including Train, Nickel Creek, Pink,
Aqualung, Mat Kearney and The Whigs. 171
17th Street, Suite 1650 Atlanta.
1-800-594-8499.
Summer Dance Party. Sue Kellogg Library.
July 24. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Here is the chance
for the whole family to learn to do the
Macarena, the limbo and other fun dances.
952 Leon St., Stone Mountain. 770-413-2020.
Moonlight & Music Concert. Gwinnett
Historic Courthouse. July 28. 8 p.m. Free.
Enjoy music under the stars with a
performance by The Soul Purpose Band,
featuring Motown, beach and swing oldies.
185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-5450.
Summer Concert Series. Mall of Georgia
Pavilion. Sat. through Aug. 26. 6:30 p.m.
Each concert features bands playing music
such as, doo-wop, Motown or blues. 3333
Buford Dr., Buford. 678-482-8788.
For Parents
Boot Camp for New Dads. Northside
Hospital. July 8. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. New dads
learn how to get connected and positively
involved with their new baby.
Pre-registration required. 5780 Peachtree
Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. 404-845-5555.
Adoption Information. Independent
Adoption Center. July 8. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Free. Come learn about building your family
through open adoption. An adoption
professional will discuss the process of
open adoption, from the initial steps to
finalizing your adoption. 3774 Lavista Rd.,
Suite 100, Tucker. 404-321-6900.
Becoming Parents...Anticipating the
Changes. Northside Hospital. July 15. 1-4
p.m. $20. Designed for pregnant parents.
Explore the marital and personal adjustments
that come with parenthood; build a sense of
control and confidence. Pre-registration
required. 980 Johnson Ferry Rd., Atlanta.
404-845-5555.
Women’s Day Out Expo. Mocha Moms. July
16. 2-5 p.m. $5, in advance; $7 at the door.
Chefs, spa specialists, make-up consultants,
exhibits and more. Smyrna Community Center,
200 Village Green Cir., Smyrna.
770-321-1851.
Marketplace
Square Roots
Baby Bash. July 22. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Discounts on kid & baby
items. Face painting, crafts, and more
for kids from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 117 East
Ct. Square, Decatur. 404-371-9900.
Pottery Sale.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. July 22-23. 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Functional, decorative and
sculptural ceramic works of the Callanwolde
Pottery program will be on sale in the
Conservatory. 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE,
Atlanta. 404-872-5338.
Piedmont Park Green Market. 12th St. and Piedmont Ave. Saturdays,
through October. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This market
features fresh, local produce, flowers,
baked goods, natural beauty products, and
hand-made arts & crafts. 400 Park Dr.,
Atlanta. 404-875-7275.
Nature & Science
Party with the Possums Night Hike. Red Top
Mountain State Park and Lodge. Fridays in July.
8:30-10 p.m. Free; Parking, $3. A 90-minute hike
that’s suitable for all ages. Bring a flashlight
but no pets. Meet in the Visitor Center parking
lot. 781 Red Top Mountain Rd., Cartersville.
770-975-4226.
Frog Slog. F.D. Roosevelt State Park. July 7.
8 p.m. $3 parking. Investigate vernal pools and
streams in search of frogs and salamanders. Be
prepared to get wet and bring a flashlight. 2970
Ga. Hwy. 190, Pine Mountain. 770-975-4226.
Family Canoe Day. Chattahoochee Nature
Center. July 30. 10:30 a.m.-noon. $10. Ages 5
and Up. Learn about canoes and how to paddle
them. Then use what you learned as you explore
the Chattahoochee Nature Center pond.
Pre-registration required.
9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055 ext. 237.
www.chattnaturecenter.com.
Special Events
Those Aren’t Monsters Under the Bed.
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of
Atlanta. July 1-Oct. 29. Mon.-Fri. 10
a.m.-4p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$11. This cozy exhibit allows children to
explore the culture and science of sleep,
including their own unique slumber time
rituals, fears and curiosities. 275
Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta.
404-659-5437.
Americana Fest. Tanglewood Farm. July 1-
31. Farm tours: Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m. –2 p.m.;
Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. Celebrate the
spirit of our great nation all month long
with patriotic pony parades, bluegrass music
and a stroll through Tanglewood’s
all-American Wild West Town. 171 Tanglewood
Dr., Canton. 770-667-6464.
Water War. Hart State Park. July 1-2.
3:30 p.m. $3 parking. This annual battle puts
staff against guests in a massive water war.
330 Hart State Park Rd. Hartwell.
706-376-8756.
Family Gathering Day Features the
Creation of the World’s Largest Balloon
Sculpture. Unity North Atlanta Church. July
2. 11 a.m.–3. The creation of the world’s
largest balloon sculpture, along with food
and entertainment. 4255 Sandy Plains Rd.,
Marietta. 678-819-9100.
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association Big
"A" Circuit Horse Show. Georgia
International Horse Park. July 4-9. Times
vary. Free. Watch riders of all ages
compete. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy.,
Conyers. 770-602-2606.
Mountain Park Showcase and Craft Fair.
Mountain Park Activity Building. July 8. 9
a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Arts, crafts and class
demonstration.1063 Rockbridge Rd., Stone
Mountain. 770-564-3060.
Camp Avenue. The Avenue. Tues. in July.
9:30-11:30. Free. Story time, inflatables
and a trackless train ride each week. 200
City Cir. Peachtree City. 770-486-6587.
National Black Arts Festival. Various
locations and times. July 13-23. Free-$100.
10-day festival with adult workshops,
entertainment, food, exhibits and a
children’s village. For event location &
times, visit www.nbaf.org. or call
404-733-5000.
Pizza and Puzzle. Pinckneyville Community
Center. July 14. 7-9 p.m. Family of 4, $15;
each addition, $2. Each family will be given
a puzzle and the first to complete it will
win a prize. Pizza will be served.
Pre-registration required by July 6. 4650
Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Norcross.
770-471-2200.
Reptile Day. Fernbank Museum of Natural
History. July 22. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission
to event included with General Admission.
Adults, $12; Children, $10. An assortment of
live reptiles and amphibians will be on
display in the Museum’s Great Hall with
experts available to answer questions and
educate visitors. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta.
404-929-6300.
Meet "Little Bill". Mall at Stonecrest.
July 22. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Little Bill
from Nick Jr. will be in the upper level
near Parisian. 2929 Turner Hill Rd.,
Lithonia. 678-526-8955.
Old-Fashion Family Picnic. Bogan Park.
July 22. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Family of 4, $15;
each addition, $3. An old-fashioned hot dog
roast in the park with your family. Games,
food, face painting, ice cream sundaes and
more. 2723 North Bogan Rd., Lawrenceville.
770-614-2060.
The Scene. Southlake Mall. July 22. 2-7
p.m. Free. Enjoy a talent competition, live
concert performances, back-to-school
discounts at participating stores and more
teen fun. 1000 Southlake Mall, Morrow.
770-961-1050.
Family Fun Night. Gallery at South DeKalb. Every
third Thursday. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. A night of
songs, storytelling, arts and crafts, music,
karaoke, face painting, dancing, character
appearances and other activities. 2801 Candler Rd.
Decatur. 404-241-2431.
Sports
2006 Georgia Games Championships. July
7-16. The Georgia Games Championships is a
sports festival created for Georgia’s
amateur athletes of all ages and skill. It’s
patterned after the Summer Olympics, and is
fun to watch or participate in. Locations
and times vary by event.
www.georgiagames.org. 770-528-3580.
Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom HuckJam. Six Flags.
July 16-17. Free with park admission, $30
and up. Tony Hawk, Dennis McCoy, Sergie
Ventura, Drake McElroy and other amazing
athletes perform jaw-dropping tricks and
stunts. Located on I-20, just west of
Atlanta. 770-948-9290.
Southern Region Water Ski Championships.
Whitestone Estates. July 27-30. Skiers from
age 5 to 90 will compete in three events
over this four-day period. Old State Road 5,
Ellijay. 770-386-1596.
Storytelling
Storytelling. Roswell Regional Library.
Wednesdays in July. 2 p.m. Free. Perfect for
first grade through middle school students.
Featuring Once Upon a Time Magical Reading Show,
Differences Make a Difference and Dance, Drums &
Drama. Reserve six days in advance. 115 Norcross
St., Roswell. 770-640-3075.
Storytime by the River. Chattahoochee Nature
Center. July 5. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-5. Adults
$3; Children 3-12, $2. Using puppets, books and
other props, volunteers tell stories about "What
Did Happen to the Dinosaurs". 9135 Willeo Rd.,
Roswell. 770-992-2055.
Building Blocks. DeKalb Public Libraries.
Tue. & Weds. in July. 10-11 a.m. Free. Infant to
2 yrs. The program’s goals are to enrich your
role as your child’s first teacher and to
nurture a love of books and the library.
Storytime. Alpharetta Branch Library. July
13. 10-11 a.m. Preschoolers and Elementary
children can enjoy storytime with Janet Vaghun.
238 Canton St., Alpharetta. 770-740-2425.
Down Home Days. Georgia Archives. July 15. 9
a.m.-noon. $5. Kids can learn about games,
chores, and pastimes familiar to Georgia kids in
days gone by. Enjoy "community time" with Andy
Offutt Irwin, the featured musician and
storyteller. 5800 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow.
678-364-3860.
Summer Movies
Coca-Cola Film Festival. Fox Theatre.
Through August 31. Weekday sing-a-longs
begin at 7:20 p.m.; films begin at 8 p.m.
$7. Audiences will experience the magic of
the Fox’s "Mighty Mo" organ and the
tradition of the sing-a-long. Movies
featured include: Coachella, Ice Age, King
Kong, & Madea’s Family Reunion. 660
Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-881-2100.
Movies in the Park. Various locations.
Fri. & Sat. 6 p.m. Free. Watch family
favorites on a giant screen and let the kids
enjoy pre-movie fun on inflatable slides and
moonwalks. July 8, Laurel Park, Gainesville;
July 15, Central Park, Cumming; July 21,
City Pond Park, Covington; July 22, Rock
Creek Sports Complex, Dawsonville; July 28,
Meeks Park, Blairsville; July 29, Sharon
Springs Park, Cumming. For more information, www.georgiamoviesinthepark.com
Cinema on the Square. Downtown Decatur.
July 12, 22 and 30. Activities at 7 p.m.
Movie begins at dusk. Bring a picnic dinner
and enjoy a free movie under the stars.
404-371-9583.
Family Film Festival. Regal Cinemas.
Tues. & Wed., through Aug. 9. 10 a.m.
First come, first served. Free. North Point
8, 770-663-0770; Regal Stadium 22,
770-439-7767; Mall of Georgia, 678-482-6171;
Medlock 18, 770-814-8437; Town Center 16,
770-426-5400; Snellville 14, 770-972-7469.
Visit www.uatc.com for show times and more
information.
Dolphins. IMAX at Fernbank Museum of
Natural History. Through October 2006.
Adults, $10; Children 12 and under, $8. The
camera swims alongside wild dolphins, from
the seas of Patagonia to the coral reefs of
the Caribbean, all on a five-story screen.
767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6400.
River Movies. Riverside Park. July 14. 7
p.m. Free. The July feature is the PG-rated
"Madagascar." Concessions will be available.
Movie begins at dark and is shown on a giant
40-foot screen. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell.
770-641-3705.
AMC Summer Movie Camp. Wed. in July.
Doors open 9:30 a.m. (one hour before show time). Free. G and PG rated movies.
Discover Mills 18, Atlanta, 678-847-9262;
Mansell Crossing 14, Alpharetta,
770-992-9663; Phipps Plaza 14, Atlanta,
404-231-1492; Southlake Pavilion 24, Morrow,
770-473-0719; Barrett Commons 24, Kennesaw,
770-421-0423; Stonecrest 16, Lithonia,
770-484-8818. Visit www.amctheatares.com for
show times and more information.
Annual Summer Kid Show Series. Georgia
Theatre Company. June 6-July 27. Tues. &
Thurs. at the same time. Free. Call for show
times and schedules. Cherokee Stadium
Cinemas, Woodstock, 770-924-3700; Merchants
Walk Stadium Cinemas, Marietta,
678-560-1111; Park 12 Stadium Cinemas,
Marietta, 770-971-1200; Town Center Value
Cinemas, Lawrenceville, 678-985-2222.
Simon Kidgits Club Morning Movie. Town
Center at Cobb. July 26. 10:30 a.m. Free.
This month’s feature is "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The
Wardrobe". 400 Barrett Pkwy., Kennesaw.
770-424-9486.
Theater
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The Cobb
Playhouse & Studio. July 1-22. Sat. 11 a.m.
and 3 p.m. $8. Face painting begins 30
minutes before show. The classic story of
Tom Sawyer comes to life. 4857 North Main
St., Acworth. 770-565-3995.
Treasure Island. Oglethorpe University.
July 5-22. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.;
Sat. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets range from
$8-$12. The Georgia Shakespeare presents the
adventures of Jim Hawkins as he races the
villainous Long John Silver in search of
buried treasure. 4484 Peachtree Rd NE.
404-264-0020.
Everybody Loves Pirates. Center for
Puppetry Arts. July 12–30. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.
and noon; Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.;
Sun. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $16. Two 8 year olds
set off for a journey of a lifetime with
their treasure map in tow and find
themselves in the hands of pirates.
Create-A-Puppet Workshop. 404 Spring St.,
Atlanta. 404-873-3391.
Treasure Island. Towne Lake Arts Center.
July 15-Aug. 13. Sat. & Sun. 3 p.m.; Wed. 10
a.m. $8. Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver
search for pirate booty in this comic,
kid-friendly re-telling of the Robert Louis
Stevenson classic. 6576 Commerce Pkwy.,
Woodstock. 678-494-4251.
Aladdin. Kudzu Children’s Playhouse. July
13-Aug. 5. Thurs.–Fri. 11 a.m. $8. Aladdin
and his friends have an eye for adventure
and will embark on a discovery full of
mystery and magic. 608 Holcomb Bridge Rd.,
Roswell. 770-594-1020.
Cinderella Confidential. Theatre in the
Square. July 17-Aug. 5. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.;
Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Adults, $10;
Children, $7. A comedic, modern view of the
classic love story, Cinderella. 11 Whitlock
Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369.
Alice in Wonderland. Norcross
Presbyterian Church. July 13, 14, & 15.11
a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adults, $10;
Children, $5. Lionheart Theatre Company
brings this beloved classic to life. 6400
Sugarloaf Pkwy #300, Duluth. 770-806-0935.
Summer Puppet Show. Rowell Cultural Arts
Center. July 3-28. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. $4 admission, $3
workshop. Each week enjoy a new play and puppet
workshop. Featured plays in July: Zany Zoo, Hansel &
Gretel, Fairy Circus and Journey to the West. 950
Forest St., Roswell.770-594-6232.
Beyond Atlanta
Sunflower Festival. Rutledge. July 1-2. Sat.
9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. Enjoy the
beauty of 12 acres of sunflowers, an
Independence Day parade featuring antique
tractors; artists at work, live music, BBQ,
craft booths, heritage gardens, homemade
goodies, pass-along plants and seed, fresh grown
produce, and much more. 1380 Durden Rd.,
Rutledge, Ga.
A Little Beach Music. John Tanner State Park.
July 15. $3 parking. Join in Celebrating the
75th anniversary of Georgia State Parks with
music from The Tanner Beach Boys. 354 Tanners
Beach Rd., Carrollton. 770-830-2222.
Georgia Mountain Fair. Georgia Mountain
Fairgrounds. July 19 – 30. Weekdays 10 a.m.- 8
p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. & Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Crafts and exhibits, a flower show, carnival
rides, parades, the Miss Georgia Mountain Fair
Beauty pageant and a variety of performers.
Highway 76, West of Hiawassee. 706-896-4191.
Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine. Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad. July 22-30. Mon.-Thurs.
10 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m.
$16. The train ride will depart every 45 minutes
and will provide a unique, interactive family
experience at every station. Advance purchase is
recommended. 119 Front St., Dillsboro.
800-872-4681.
Chief Vann House Days. Chief Vann House Historic
Site. July 29. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2.50-$4. Watch crafts
from the 1800s at the best preserved Cherokee Indian
home. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, candle
making, weaving, spinning, quilting, doll making,
chair and basket weaving, and more. 82 Ga. Highway
225 N, Chatsworth. 706-695-2598.
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