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First Up: Events, Programs & Fun Things to Do October/November

Published

4 years ago

October 13, 2020

Kelsey Asher

Black Jacket Symphony. Photo by Rob Hereth.

Town Green Calendar

5140 Town Center Boulevard Peachtree Corners 30092 peachtreecornersga.gov

Important Note: All City events are subject to postponement or cancellation due to current health and safety concerns, as well as other mitigating factors. Please check the city website and calendar for updates.

Sports on the Screen

Saturdays, October 24, November 7, 14, 28. 4-7 p.m.
Come tailgate and watch college football on the Town Green. Sports fans are encouraged to bring their own coolers or purchase food and drinks from one of the many restaurants in the Town Center.
Please note: It is strongly recommended that all attendees wear face masks. Additionally, the CDC’s recommended 6-foot social distancing is required.

The lineup:

October 24: Georgia vs. Kentucky
November 7: Georgia vs. Florida
November 14: Georgia vs. Missouri or Alabama vs. LSU
November 28: Auburn vs. Alabama

Summer Concert Series

Saturday, October 17, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
The Summer Concert Series is in its second year! Free admission to enjoy lawn games and food vendors. Fans can also visit one of many restaurants located within the Town Center or bring food to the Town Green.

Reservations are required for the concert to ensure room for social distancing. Please check the city’s website, peachtreecorner ga.gov, to reserve seats. Reservations will open two weeks before the concert date.

Black Jacket Symphony
Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates a select classic album live in its entirety — note for note, sound for sound — plus a full set of greatest hits from the evening’s artist. Come listen to Black Jacket Symphony perform Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!

Cornhole ATL Fall League

Final day of play October 21.
Georgia’s largest and fastest-growing cornhole league is into its tenth year. It’s back at Peachtree Corners Town Center for the fall league, offering four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels. More info at cornholeatl.com

Harvest Festival

Canceled, originally scheduled for October 24.

Veterans Day

November 11. City Hall closed.
The Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument Association (PCVMA) will be holding an hour-long ceremony on Veterans Day. Veterans Day Event to be held at the Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument on the Town Green. November 11, 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Wesleyan Band and Wesleyan School Chorus will perform. Norcross High School ROTC color guard will present colors. Councilmember Alex Wright will be the master of ceremonies. Mayor Mason and
PCVMA Executive Director Bob Ballagh will speak.

Please note that a few chairs will be available, but the organizers encourage attendees to bring their own chairs should they wish to sit during the hour-long presentation.

Wesleyan School Admissions Events begin October 1.

Small group tours and socially distanced events are scheduled throughout the fall. Visit www.wesleyanschool.org/admissions for dates and registration.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING

Wednesday, December 30, 2-4 pm.
Cole Dermatology & Aesthetic Center
3225 Holcomb Bridge Road, Peachtree Corners, GA
By appointment only. Please call ahead 678-417-6900
Kendra A.Cole M.D.
Double Board Certified Dermatologist

Peachtree Corners Business Association

4989 Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners
678-969-3385 | peachtreecornersba.com

Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup (In-Person or Webinar)

October 13 and November 10, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
In-person — Space is limited. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
5215 Town Center Boulevard, Peachtree Corners 30092
Via Webinar — login details will be provided.
Get together, connect over coffee and talk about business on the second Tuesday of the month. This is your opportunity to have conversations with other PCBA members and business professionals who want to share and experience business in a positive atmosphere. There is no admission fee for PCBA members and guests.

PCBA Lunch Club

October 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The purpose of our PCBA Lunch Club has always been to highlight and support our local restaurant members. This month we are encouraging all of our members to join us for lunch at Marlow’s Tavern in Peachtree Corners. We will be practicing social distancing, dining on the patio or sitting inside at tables. We will not have group seating, but will try to seat PCBA members in safe proximity.

Atlanta Tech Park

107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners
404-797-1221 | atlantatechpark.com

The Challenging New World of Privacy and Security Keeping Pace with the Explosion of Online Traffic… and the Surge of Online Threats — Panel Discussion by Women Driving Innovation

October 15, 6-7 p.m.
Join in as a panel of experts from B2B, B2C, Security and InfoSec explore what “high tech” is doing to thwart “high crime.”

Southwest Gwinnett WordPress Meetup

Tuesdays, October 20 and November 17, 7-9 p.m.
Whether you’re just learning or developing with WordPress, it’s very useful to have a local environment where you can experiment, ask questions, learn new skills and get recommendations on all things WordPress. The Southwest Gwinnett WordPress group is just the place. Each month addresses a new topic. Atlanta Tech Park.

Wine Wednesdays

Wednesdays, October 28, 5-7 p.m.
Wine (and Beer) Wednesday is for Atlanta Tech Park members and insiders only. Please RSVP at the Atlanta Tech Park website.

Peachtree Corners Library Branch Calendar Highlights

5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092
770-978-5154 | gwinnettpl.org

Astronomy for Beginners: Choosing the Right Telescope

October 14, 2 – 3 p.m.
Join special guest Tom Faller for a virtual presentation about different types of telescopes, including what to look for if you are thinking about buying one.

Homestead How-To: Apple Cider & Mini Pies

October 21, 5:30-5:40 p.m.
It’s Fall! Join the Homestead as they harvest (and bake) this season’s apples! This program will be available on GCPL’s YouTube channel.

Kindergarten, Here We Come!

Mondays (Letter Camp) and Wednesdays (Preschool Playground).
October 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 and November 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 10:30-10:40 a.m.
Virtual enrichment for toddlers and pre-K children. Letter Camp: Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday. Preschool Playground: Activities for preschoolers to help them become ready for school.

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Kelsey Asher

Kelsey Asher is a proud graduate of the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor’s in Communications. She has held a variety of marketing leadership roles for several small, startup companies in a variety of industries including publishing, construction and technology.

Around Atlanta

8 Events Happening In and Around Peachtree Corners This August

Published

4 months ago

July 22, 2024

Kathy Dean

2023 Light Up the Corners glow run

Next month’s calendar is brimming with exciting events. From meeting Animal Control Officers to snapping photos and participating in a glow run, there’s something for everyone. Keep reading to discover all the fun happening in August.

1. Paws in the Park
Saturdays, August 3 and 10. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Simpsonwood Park
411 Jones Bridge Circle, Peachtree Corners
gwinnettcounty.com, 770-822-5450
Admission: free

Meet with knowledgeable Animal Control Officers and get useful pet ownership tips and tricks. All ages are welcome.

2. Trains, Trucks & Tractors
Friday-Saturday, August 3-4. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southeastern Railway Museum
3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth
train-museum.org, 770-476-2013
Admission: Adults, $18; students and seniors, $15; children 2-12, $12.

Trains, Trucks & Tractors, sponsored by Suzanna’s Kitchen of Duluth, is a benefit weekend cruise-in show for the really big toys. There will be antique to modified pickups, semi-tractor/trailer rigs, corporate rigs, delivery vans of all ages, new and antique farm implements and trains. Catering provided by Cassie’s Kitchen.

3. The Paris Dancers: Senior Moments
Sunday, August 4. 7 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre Company
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022
Tickets: $15

The Paris Dancers and 2nd Act Performing Company return for an evening of dance and senior moments.

4. Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up
Thursdays, August 8 and September 12. 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
pcphotoclub.org
Admission: free

Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed; come early at 6:15 p.m. for social time.

5. Community Connection Day
Saturday, August 10. 12-4 p.m.
The Father’s House Church front lawn
6060 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
thefathershouseatl.org

Bring the family and enjoy free food, drink and giveaways, including back-to-school items, from local and national non-profit connections. Free health/wellness resources and information will also be available.

Email ask@thefathershouseatl.org for more information.

6. Light Up the Corners
Saturday, August 10. 7-10:30 p.m.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
theforumonpeachtree.com
Registration cost: $35, plus $3.10 sign-up fee, until July 10, when the cost jumps to $40.

Be part of the annual glow run and help light up a life. There’s a 4 Mile Glow Run and 1K Twilight Trot to choose from, as well as a Virtual Runner option for non-running supporters. Proceeds benefit at-risk children and families in the community who are struggling by giving them the opportunity to participate in programs and activities at the Fowler YMCA. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/Events/GA/PeachtreeCorners/runthecorners.

7. PCBA Tailgates & Touchdowns Annual Charity Party
Thursday, August 22. 5:30-8 p.m.
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners
475 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Registration: $65.

The annual charity party will raise money for three outstanding local organizations: Spectrum Autism Support Group, Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer and Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries. The celebration includes networking, live auction, silent auction, music, vendor tables and tailgating cuisine. Check online for details, including sponsorship opportunities.

8. Chaos Theory Improv
Saturday, August 24. 7:30 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre Company
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022
Tickets: $12

Chaos Theory takes the stage for a hilarious night of improv. This show is recommended for ages 16 and older.

Parks & Recreation

April/May Events Going on at Gwinnett County Parks

Published

8 months ago

April 10, 2024

Kathy Dean

Explore Gwinnett County Parks for family fun: toddler development, Earth Day crafts, kids' nights, and arts. Free/affordable events for all.

Photo via freepik

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation
GwinnettParks.com

Creative Development / Creative Development Bilingual
English: Fridays, April 12, 26 and May 10, 24.
Bilingual: Saturdays, April 13, 27 and May 11, 25.
10:30-11:15 a.m.
One Stop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5400
Admission: free

Help your toddler develop motor and sensory skills in a fun and supporting learning environment. Parent participation is required.

Mommy and Me Rock’n Spring
Saturday, April 13. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lucky Shoals Park
4651 Britt Rd., Norcross
678-277-0860
Admission: $4

It’s an Earth Day celebration! Ages 2 to 5 will make a pet rock and enjoy activities and refreshments.

Kids Night: Cool Escape
Fridays, April 19 and May 17. 5:30-9 p.m.
One Stop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5400
Admission: $12 per Gwinnett resident; $24 per non-resident

Kids, ages 7-12, enjoy a dinner and fun activities with friends. There’ll be games, crafts and more.

Clay Creations
Friday, May 10. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park
4758 South Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross
678-277-0920
Admission: $12 per Gwinnett resident; $32 per non-resident

Relax and create at Pinckneyville Park’s Pottery studio. Participants will learn the basics of hand building with clay and make their own works of art. Light refreshments will be served.

Special Hearts Arts & Craft Day
Wednesday, May 15. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lucky Shoals Park
4651 Britt Rd., Norcross
678-277-0860
Admission: $6; caregivers are free

This day of fun with music, arts and crafts is designed for individuals with disabilities, their families and their caregivers.

Connect & Tell Your Story
Monday, May 20. 1-3 p.m.
Norcross Senior Center
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
678-225-5430
Admission: free

Ages 50 and up will put pen to paper to tell their stories, from biography to fantasy or anything in between. Participants can use storytelling prompts or create their own. At the end, everyone is welcome to share their stories. Light refreshments are provided.

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Arts & Literature

8 Theatrical Performances Coming to the Peachtree Corners Area

Published

8 months ago

April 10, 2024

Kathy Dean

Discover local theatrical performances: mystery, musicals, comedies, and Shakespeare in the Park. Support the arts with every ticket.

Photo by cottonbro studio

Mean Girls: High School Version
Thursday-Friday, April 11-12
Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.
Paul Duke STEM High School
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross
Tickets: Adults, $12; students, $10 and children (ages 5 and under), $5

Adapted from Tina Fey’s hit 2004 film, the Mean Girls musical has been nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. Now, Paul Duke STEM brings the high school version of the show to life.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here.

The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond
Thursday, April 18. 6:30 p.m.
Anna Balkan Jewelry and Gifts
51 S. Peachtree St., Norcross
Ticket: $25, includes snacks and one glass of wine

The audience-participation murder mystery is a fundraiser for Lionheart Theatre’s summer theatre camp for kids and teens; it’s being hosted by Anna Balkan and 45 South Coffee House.

About the show: Reginald and Daphne Potter are touring extensively, along with their world-famous Potter Diamond, in the company of four detectives. It’s well-known that the Potter Diamond is beautiful…and cursed!

Purchase tickets here.

Anastasia
Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28
Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Valor Christian Academy
4755 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
Tickets: $20 per person

About the show: Presented by CYT Atlanta, the show spans from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Click here to learn more.

Little Shop of Horrors
Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Dr., Norcross
norcrosshigh.org, nhs-drama.com, 770-448-3674
Tickets: $10

About the show: A horror comedy rock musical, Little Shop of Horrors centers around a florist shop worker who raises a carnivorous plant that eats humans.

Secure your spot.

Seussical
Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4
Wesleyan School Powell Theatre
5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
wesleyanschool.org, 770-448-7640

About the show: The fantastical, magical musical is based on the children’s stories of Dr. Seuss.

Discover more here.

Breaking Legs
May 3-19
Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 18 and Sunday matinees, 2 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre Company
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 678-938-8518
Tickets: Adults, $18; students and seniors, $16

About the show: In this madcap comedy, an Italian restaurant is owned by a successful mobster and managed by his beautiful unmarried daughter. When the daughter’s former college professor asks for financial backing for a play he’s written about a murder, the three main Mafiosi are intrigued with the idea of producing a play. The daughter becomes enamored of the playwright who discovers, through the ‘accidental’ death of a lesser thug, that his backers are gangsters.

Find tickets here.

Finding Nemo JR
Friday-Sunday, May 10-12
Greater Atlanta Christian School King’s Gate Theatre
1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross
greateratlantachristian.org, 770-243-2000

About the show: The hour-long musical adaptation of the Pixar film features Marlin, a nervous clownfish who lives with his adventurous child, Nemo, in the Great Barrier Reef. When Nemo is carried off to Sydney, Marlin must overcome his fears and travel across the ocean to find him.

Learn more here.

Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday-Sunday, May 11-12
Saturday, 2 and 5 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Simpsonwood Park
411 Jones Bridge Circle, Peachtree Corners
crewofpatches.org

About the show: Contemporary Classics Theatre presents Shakespeare’s romantic comedy May 11-26 at Simpsonwood Park in Peachtree Corners, Christ Church Episcopal in Norcross and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in John’s Creek. Director Susanna Wilson’s version of the play is set in Italy during a 21st century film festival. Love at first sight, jealousy and confusion, an illegitimate sibling, mixed-up lovers, three weddings and a funeral fill this amusing look at love, betrayal and acceptance. Performances will be outside for a “Shakespeare in the Park” experience. Audience members should bring blankets and lawn chairs as no seating is provided. Shows run approximately 100 minutes with no intermission.

Click here for more information.

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