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classes

American Girl Crafts. American Girl Boutique and Bistro. Spirit Scrunchie Craft, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Marie Grace and Cecile’s Crafts, Apr. 2, 4-6 p.m.; Springtime Card Craft, Apr. 7, 4-6 p.m.; McKenna’s Bracelet Crafts, Apr. 11, 25, 4-6 p.m. 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. 877-247-5223. 8 and older. Free.
Build and Grow Clinics. Lowes. Clinics teach kids to build wooden crafts. Kids receive a free apron, goggles and merit patch. Saturdays, Apr. 14, 28. 10 a.m. Visit lowesbuildandgrow.com for locations. 800-445-6937. Pre-register. Free.
Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Store. Make a craft. Apr. 7, Fun Bunny Basket; Apr. 14, Cowboy Boot Bag; Apr. 21, Little Gardner Apron; Apr. 28, Fancy Feathered Bird. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100. 3 and older. Free.
EnviroVentures Saturday Drop-By. Piedmont Park. Kids make crafts while parents shop at the Green Market. Apr. 7, 21. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1320 Monroe Drive, Atlanta. 404-875-7275. Free.
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop. All locations. Learn tool safety while building a craft and receive a kid-sized orange apron. April 7. 9 a.m.-noon. homedepot.com. 5-12. Free.
INK Craft Weeks. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. Become A Water Conservation Crusader! A special guest talks about water conservation; free with paid admission to museum. April 17. 11-11:30 a.m. Museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900. Adults, $8; children, $6.
Learning About Ladybugs. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Discover the wonderful world of ladybugs and learn why they are important in gardens. Apr. 21. 2-3 p.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859. $6 plus admission; Adults, $18.95; ages 3-12, $12.95; 2 and younger, free.
Lil’ Bean Heads Crafts. Bean Head Toys. Create an art project. All ages welcome but smaller children may need assistance. Apr. 18. 3-4 p.m. 220 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-2980. Free.
Magic Mondays. Atlanta History Center. Storytime, sing-a-longs and crafts. April 9. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. Adults, $6.50; kids, $5.50.
Second Sunday Family Funday. High Museum of Art.  Masterpieces by Miró and Mondrian. Kids wil take an in-depth look at the masterful Miró and Mondrian and use string to create organic shapes and then morph them into fantastic Miró-like characters. April 8. 1-4 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4550. Free with admission. Adults, $18; ages 6-17, $11; 5 and younger, free.
Caboose Days. Southeastern Railway Museum. Admission includes cookies and juice on a caboose, caboose hunt with prizes, caboose slide show, and caboose crafts. Caboose rides will be available for additional $3 per person, per ride. March 31-Apr. 1. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth. 770-495-0253. Adults, $8; 65 and older, $6; ages 2-12, $5; under 2, free.
Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and tots program includes circle time, an activity, and craft. April 12. 10:30 a.m. -noon. 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth. 770-495-0253. $7 per child, one adult free.
Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to complement the museum’s current exhibits. April 5, 12, 19, 26.11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-733-4550. Adults, $18; ages 6-17, $11; 5 and younger, free.

 

dance & music

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Talent Development Program. April 14 (Southwest Arts Center, 15 New Hope Road, Atlanta), April 22 (Richard H. Rich Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center). 4 p.m. Annual spring recitals by the program, which supports the musical development of African-American and Latino students. See, touch, hear, and play various instruments at an “Instrument Petting Zoo” from 3-3:30 p.m. before the Southwest Arts Center recital. 404-733-4846. Free.
Young People’s Concert Series. Spivey Hall. April 2, 11:15 a.m., Pipe Organ: King of Instruments, with Steven Wooddell. Grades 3-8; April 5, 11:15 a.m., Clayton State University Chorale, grades 6-12. 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4491. $1.
Emory Dance Company Spring Concert. Schwartz Center. New works choreographed and performed by Emory dance students. April 26-28, 8 p.m. and April 28, 2 p.m. 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta. 404-727-5050. Adults, $10; members, $8, students, $5.
Michael J. Miles. Ferst Center. Celebrated banjo player takes a journey into Americana. Apr. 13. 5 p.m. 349 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta. Tickets required; call 404-894-9600. Free.
Friday Jazz. High Museum of Art. Listen to jazz musicians. April 20. 5-midnight. 1280 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $18; ages 6-17, $11; 5 and younger, free.
Pickin’ on the Square. Historic Downtown Newnan Courthouse Square. All musicians are invited to play acoustic music. April 7, 21. 11 a.m. 6 First Ave., Newnan. 770-253-8283. Free.
Snow White. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. The Callanwolde Dance Ensemble’s annual spring concert interprets the classical ballet Snow White. April 14. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. The performance will be held at the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-872-5338. $12. 

 

exhibits

Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945. Parkside Shopping Center. Learn about the life of the Frank family and others who lived in the secret annex in Amsterdam; includes replica of Anne’s room in the annex. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. 5920 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs. 770-206-1558.10 and older. Free.
Dolphin Tales. Georgia Aquarium. The live show incorporates agility of dolphins, live human actors, dramatic costuming, and special effects. Shows Mon.-Thurs. noon, 2:30, Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Admission price depends on date of visit; Adults, $29.95 or $34.95; ages 3-12, $23.95 or $28.95.
Earth From Space. Tellus Science Museum. Showcasing high-resolution satellite images of Earth, its weather and geographic features over the last 20-plus years. Through April 22. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. Adults, $12; ages 3-17, $8.
George Washington Carver. Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. Browse the exhibit that examines the life of this famous scientist and humanitarian. Through May 27. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sun., noon-4:45 p.m. 441 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta. 404-865-7100. Adults, $8; 16 and younger, free.
Passages. Perimeter Expo Center. Discover the history of the Bible through 450 items in a non-sectarian, interactive format. Through mid-May. Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon- 5 p.m. 1201 Hammond Dr. NE, Atlanta. 770-804-9427. Adults, $18.95; ages 6-18, $12.95.
Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters. High Museum of Art. Featuring 100 works by 14 iconic artists of the 20th century, including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. Through April 29. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.,10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 1280 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $18; ages 6-17, $11; 5 and younger, free.
Hats Off To You. Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum. Features historical photographs, men’s and women’s hats and hat boxes from the 1860s-1960s. Through June 30. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 140 Lanier Ave. W., Fayetteville. 770-716-5332. Adults, $5; kids, $4.
Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Visit 9-foot-high Clifford and slide down his tail, create sand art, and more. Through May 6. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 275 Centennial Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. Adults and ages 2 and older, $12.75; younger than 2, free. Take advantage of Target Second Free Tuesday; admission is free on the second Tuesday of the month.
Wildlife Rescue. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Experience stories of animal rescue from around the world, experiment with techniques used to restore endangered species, investigate illnesses and more. Through May 6. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $17.50; ages 3-12, $15.50; 2 and younger, free.
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. Georgia Aquarium. Features 15 species of frogs in more than 3,000 square feet of habitats, with hands-on and interactive activities. Through Jan. 2013. Sun.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. Admission price depends on date of visit; Adults, $29.95 or $34.95; ages 3-12, $23.95 or $28.95.
Frida & Diego. High Museum of Art. Work by two influential Mexican artists, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; the High will be the only U.S. venue for this exhibition. Through May 2013. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.,10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $18; ages 6-17, $11; 5 and younger, free.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit. Atlantic Station. Travel back in time and experience the wonder and tragedy of this ill-fated ship. Opening April 6. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(last ticket sold at 5 p.m.); Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (last ticket sold at 6 p.m.). 265 18th St. (second floor), Atlanta. Adults, $24; Ages 4-12, $16.
Friday Feeding Time. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Watch the animals at chow time! See frogs crunch crickets, turtles munch mango, and more. April 13. 4 p.m.; show lasts about 45 minutes. $7 per child; parents are required to stay with children (one free parent entry with paid child). 678-366-3511.
KAWS: Down Time. High Museum of Art. A major multi-site exhibition of work by Brooklyn-based artist Brian Donnelly, a.k.a KAWS. Through May 20. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.,10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $18; ages 6-17, $11; 5 and younger, free.

 

movies

Born to Be Wild. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Meet the people who rescue orphaned orangutans and elephants in the rainforests of Borneo. Through May 18. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m.; Sun., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. IMAX tickets: adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; 2 and younger, free.
The Greatest Places. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. A 40-minute film exploring seven of the world’s most geographically dynamic locations. Through April 19. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. IMAX tickets: adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; 2 and younger, free.
To the Arctic. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Discover a world beneath the ice. Opening April 20; with special celebration April 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ongoing screenings Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.; 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. IMAX tickets: adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; 2 and younger, free.

 

nature

The Sky Tonight. Fernbank Science Center. An astronomer leads the tour through the constellations, planets and events of the evening sky. Apr. 14, 21, 28. 11 a.m. 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta. 678-874-7102. Adults, $4; students, $3.
Weekends in the Naturalist Center. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Activities include animal encounters, science explorations and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6400. Included with admission. Adults, $17.50; ages 3-12, $15.50; 2 and younger, free.
Fairy Village Workshop: Toad Houses. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Make a toad house to take home for the toads around your house. Afterward, stay to make a fairy house in the village. April 21. 11 a.m.-noon. Advanced registration required. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, ext. 237. Ages 6-adult. $15 general public/$10 CNC members (one adult helper required for participants 12 and under and is included.)
Turtle Tours. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. In Turtle Tours, an educational series for children ages 2-5, Sandy the Chipmunk and Spring the Turtle introduce preschoolers to history.  April 14. 11 a.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111, ext. 4. Free, but donations encouraged.
Sheep to Shawl. Atlanta History Center. Saturday, April 14, 2012. Enjoy a full day of activities including demonstrations of sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, open hearth cooking, blacksmithing, candle making, and much more at Smith Family Farm, including creative stories and traditional music. April 14. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road. NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4062. Adults, $14.50; ages 13-18, $11; ages 4-12, $9; younger than 4, free.

 

special events

Atlanta Fair 2012. Turner Field gray lot. Enjoy rides, games and fair foods. Through April 8. Mon.-Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., 1-11 p.m. 164 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. 404-913-3247. Adults, $5-$8; ages 2-11, $1; under 2, free; rides and games extra.
Atlanta’s Greatest Hits. Town Center Park. Music, festival food, drink and vendor booth; local bands play hits from the 70s and 80s. Area for kids with inflatable bouncy houses, games, prizes, and more. April 14. Noon-8:30 p.m. Shuttles available from 300 Shawnee North Drive, Suwanee. Free admission.
Atlanta Steeplechase. Kingston Downs. Complete day of horse racing and other events, including children’s activities, 5K, and hat contest. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cartersville. 404-237-7436. General admission starts at $30 through Ticketmaster.
Brownwood Farm Horse Show. Wills Park Equestrian Center. Dog show. April 14 – 15. 8 a.m. 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta. 404-966-1984. Free.
Carousel Party. Office of dentist Dr. Michael Healey, 1145 Hightower Trail NE. Dunwoody. Enjoy fresh popped corn from a popcorn machine, lemonade, face painting, and a photo of your child on a horse and tour of the office. April 28. 10 a.m.-noon. Open to the public, no charge.
Disney on Ice. Treasure Trove. The Arena at Gwinnett Center. Enjoy an ice show that commemorates Disney animated films, including Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, and more. March 28-Apr. 1. Wed.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Duluth. 770-813-7500. $25-$75.
Lemonade Days. Brook Run Park.  The annual fundraising event for the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, Lemonade Days 2012 brings rides, midway games, inflatables, food, and amusements to the heart of the city. April 19-22. 5-10 p.m. Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. 678-244-9805. $20 for a full-day ride pass.
Orchid Daze. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Visit the hanging gardens for the 10th anniversary of the Orchid Daze. Through April 15. Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859. Adults, $18.95; ages 3-12, $12.95; 2 and younger, free.
Renaissance Festival. Enjoy 32 acres transformed into a 16th-century kingdom, complete with period food, games, music, exhibits, shopping, and more. Saturdays and Sundays from April 14 to June 3, plus Memorial Day, May 28. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Two miles west of I-85 exit 61 (Fairburn/Peachtree City). Adults, $19.95; 60 and up, $17.95; 6-12, 6-12: $8.95; 5 and under, free.
Seams Sew Creative. Atlanta Preparatory Academy. Kids make, sew, and embellish their own clothes for this fashion show and party. April 14. Pink carpet arrival, 4:30 p.m., show at 5:30 p.m. 569 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. NW Atlanta. 404-821-8886. $8 all ages.
Shrine Circus. Jim R. Miller Park. Check out high-flying trapeze acts, aerials and acrobats, show horses, elephants, bears, daredevil acts, carnival rides and, of course, world-famous Shriner clowns. In addition to 22, 90-minute circus performances over 10 days, the rides and attractions, check out the iconic carnival food, including funnel cakes, cotton candy, fried Oreos, snow cones, elephant ears, hot dogs, candy apples, fluffy fries, burgers, pizza. Apr. 26-May 6. 2245 Callaway Road. Marietta. Adults, $10; 6 – 11, $6
Sirius Dog Agility. Wills Park Equestrian Center. Dog show. April 13 – 15. 8 a.m. 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta. 404-966-1984. Free.
Tea with Rapunzel. Tea Leaves and Thyme. April 6. 4:30 p.m. 8990 S. Main St., Woodstock. 770-516-2609. $15.
Touch a Truck. Wills Park. Activities include kids’ inflatables, interactive games, and exploring the cool vehicles and trucks on display. Apr.28. 10 a.m- 2 p.m.1825 Old Milton Pkwy. (behind city pool). Alpharetta. 678-297-2811. Giant inflatable slide $1, food and t-shirts for sale; admission, parking, and all other attractions free. 

 

storytelling

Children’s Story Time. FoxTale Book Shoppe. Age-appropriate stories followed by dance and song period. Mondays and Saturdays. 11 a.m. 105 East Main St., No.138, Woodstock. 770-516-9989. Free.
Latin American Folktales. Aurora Theatre. The use of songs and musical instruments moves the stories along. Kids are encouraged to join in for songs and refrains during the stories. Apr. 7. 10 a.m. 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7.
Storytime at Little Shop. Little Shop of Stories. Storytelling three times a week; Thursday nights, milk and cookies provided and kids can come in pajamas. Sundays, 3 p.m.; Tuesdays, 11 a.m.; Thursdays, 7 p.m. 133A East Court Sq., Decatur. 404-373-6300. Free.
Tales for Toddlers. Bean Head Toys. Stories read in the indoor tree house, then kids make a small craft to take home. Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26. 10:30 a.m. 220 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs. 404-851-2980. Free.
Wren’s Nest Storytelling. The Wren’s Nest. Wren’s Nest Ramblers host a storytelling session. April 7, 14, 21, 28. 1 p.m. 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. 404-753-7735. Adults, $8; children, $5, under 5, free.

 

theater

The Tranquil Tortoise and the Hoppity Hare. Wren’s Nest. A special performance of the Alliance Theatre production. Through dance, movement, music and storytelling, young children will engage in this classic folk tale in wholly imaginative and new ways. April 5-6. 1 p.m. 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. 404-753-7735. General admission $10, includes admission to the house. Space limited, reservations required.
Jack and the Beanstalk. City Center. When Jack swaps his BFF Milky White the Cow for a handful of magic beans, life is never the same again. April 13-22. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251. $11. 
Les Miserables–The Musical. Fox Theatre. This epic saga about dreams and survival has never lost its appeal among audiences and critics. April 24 to 29. Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 800-982-2787. $33-$103.
Motherhood the Musical. 14th Street Playhouse. Comedic musical about motherhood. Through May 20. Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. 173 14th St., Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Older audiences. $45; save $5 with the code MARCUS.
Peter Pan. Center for Puppetry Arts. This adaptation of the J.M. Barrie classic is for all ages. Apr. 5-May 27. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Sat. noon, 2 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Previews Apr. 3,4, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 404-873-3391. Previews $8.25; all other performances $16.50. Includes admission to performance, museum exhibits, Create-A-Puppet Workshop.
Young Frankenstein. Cobb Energy Center. Musical based on the novel by Mary Shelley. March 29-April 1. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 800-745-3000. $25-$63.
A Wrinkle in Time. Theatrical Outfit. Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 Newberry Medal-winning novel. April 11-May 6. Wed.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. (except May 2-3); Sat.-Sun, 2:30 p.m. (except April 14); May 2-4, 11 a.m. (May 3 sold out). 84 Luckie St., Atlanta. 877-725-8849. Adults, $16.20-37.80; kids and any student with ID, $16.20-27.

 

beyond atlanta

Fun at the Fort. Fort Yargo State Park. Partake in fun antique methods of candle dipping and bread baking in our brick oven. Apr. 6. 7 p.m. 210 S. Broad St., Winder. 678-963-8891. $3; parking, $5.
Callaway Gardens. Sounds of the Gardens is the theme April 12-15 highlighting the music of the garden’s birds and other creatures. Symphony on the Sand featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. April 13, Adults $10-20. The third annual Plein Air Paint Out Art Show and Sale finishes up April 20-22 with an exhibit available to guests. 800-225-5292.

 

 

 

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