THE INFORMATION BELOW IS PROVIDED BY GWINNETT COUNTY CONVENTIONS AND VISITORS BUREAU.
Calendar of Events:
Horizon Toastmasters
January 29, 2008 - January 20, 2009
Times: 7-8:30pm
http://www.horizontoastmasters.org
Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
Admission: Free for visitors
Every Tuesday.
2008 Wine Tasting Dinner Series
April 24, 2008 - December 24, 2008
http://www.lakelanierislands.com
Location: Emerald Pointe Hotel & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands
Phone: 1-800-840-LAKE
On the last Saturday of every month, enjoy Emerald Pointe Hotel & Conference Center's Wine Tasting Dinner series, featuring a new wine and menu monthly. Preceeding each dinner, enjoy a complimentary cruise aboard one of the resort's VIP excursion yachts. For more information or reservations, call 678-318-2048.
First Thursdays in downtown Norcross
May 1, 2008 - November 6, 2008
Times: 5-9pm
http://www.norcrossga.net
Location: Thrasher Park
Phone: 770-448-2122 ext. 191
Admission: Free
A monthly outdoor event in which local artists, performers and musicians share their talents, while local merchants and restaurants offer free food and wine tasting. Shops stay open late, and visitors can experience any one of Norcross' nine delicious restaurants!
"Gifts from Africa: Bronzes, Art, and Artifacts"
May 2, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Times: Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3pm
http://www.artsgwinnett.org
Location: Hudgens Center for the Arts (at Gwinnett Center)
Phone: 770-623-6002
Admission: $5, Ages 3 and under are free
Royal Bronzes, masks, textiles and artifacts from the Republic of Benin. Located in the Fowler and Kistner Galleries at Hudgens Center for the Arts. Exhibit will be closed July 4, November 27, and December 24-25.
Lawrenceville Ghost Tours
May 2, 2008 - September 27, 2008
Times: 8:30pm
http://www.scarystroll.com
Location: Tours begin at the Aurora Theatre in downtown Lawrenceville
Phone: 678-226-6222
Admission: Adults $12, Children 12 and under $9
Not unlike the cities of Savannah and Charleston, Lawrenceville too has a rich and sometimes spooky history. Highlighting the most vivid stories of the strange and supernatural, a costumed guide will lead ghost tour groups every Friday and Saturday night on a 90 minute adventure.
You'll :
-Learn about the flying corpses of Lawrenceville
-Take a poke a round the Old Jail, preserved from the 1800's
-Be told the account of the heiress who was buried alive!
Private tours may be schedules and storytellers are available for private functions. Walking tour, lasts 90 minutes.
Suwanee Farmer's Market
May 3, 2008 - September 13, 2008
Times: 8am-Noon
http://www.suwanee.com
Location: Town Center Park (Suwanee)
Phone: 770-945-8996
Admission: Free
Every Saturday through October 10 (except September 20).
Jillian's Mystery Dinner Theatre
May 11, 2008 - January 11, 2009
http://www.jillians.com
Location: Jillian's (Discover Mills)
Phone: 678-847-5400
Admission: Adults $58.75 / Children under 14 $29.95
Mystery Dinner Theatre - Matinee show only! On the second Sunday of every month enjoy a fabulous three-course meal along with a 3-Act Play. Put all the clues together and determine who committed the crime and why. PG-13 Shows. Reservations required.
Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more with advance payment. Second Sunday of each month.
The Moonlight & Music Concert Series
May 23, 2008 - September 26, 2008
Times: 8-10pm
http://www.visitlawrenceville.com
Location: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Lawn
Phone: 678-226-2639
Admission: Free / Optional table rental $60
Come out and enjoy a night of great music at the Moonlight & Music Concert Series, held the fourth Saturday of every month (May-September). Table rental is available by calling 770-822-5450. Tables seat 6.
Friday, May 23- Eric Culberson Blues Band
Friday, June 27- Honi Deaton & Dream
Friday, July 25- Shawn Mullins
Friday, August 22- Rack of Spam
Friday, September 26- Randall Bramblett Band
Norcross Concerts in the Park
June 13, 2008 - September 5, 2008
Times: 7:30pm-9:30pm
http://www.norcrossga.net
Location: Downtown Norcross (Thrasher Park)
Phone: 770-448-2122 ext. 191
Admission: Free
Free concerts under the stars in Thrasher Park. Picnic are encouraged.
June 13: Atlanta Seventeen Orchestra
June 27: The Return (Beatles Tribute)
July 11:Skin Alley Kats
July 25: The Shadows
August 8: A1A (Jimmy Buffet Tribute)
August 22: Billy Scott and the Prophets
September 5: Banks and Shane
Call about table reservations.
Lawrenceville Farmer's Market on the Square
June 21, 2008 - September 27, 2008
Times: 8am-1pm
http://www.visitlawrenceville.com
Location: Historic Downtown Lawrenceville
Phone: 678-226-2639
Admission: Free
Come out to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, vegeatables, flowers, jellies, and jams.
Flapjack Fly-ins at Gwinnett County Airport
July 5, 2008 - December 6, 2008
Times: Breakfast 8am, Program 10:30am
http://www.eaa690.org
Location: Gwinnett County Airport
Phone: 404-314-7573
Admission: $5 fro breakfast, Program is free
Flapjack Fly-ins are a part of the airport's public outreach plan to let the public know that the airport is a fun resource to the community. All Flapjack Fly-ins cost $5 for all you can eat breakfast.
July 5: Hot Air Ballooning Hust For the Fun of It
August 2: A View From the Tower (or "I See You")
August 21-25: Ford Tri-Motor
September 6: NOAA on Aviation Weather
October 4: National Museum of Commercial Aviation
October 16-20: B-17 "Aluminum Overcast"
November 1: R/C Modeling
December 6: 3D Modeling Turns Ideas into Reality
Be sure to ask about activities such as the Young Eagles Program where young people from 8-18 go on a free introductory airplane ride.
"Damn Yankees" presented by Aurora Theatre
August 7, 2008 - September 7, 2008
http://www.auroratheatre.com
Location: Aurora Theatre
Phone: 678-226-6222
Admission: Thurs.$24 / Friday $27 / Sat. $30 (evening) $20 (matinee) / Sun. $24
Fanatic Joe Boyd makes a devil of a deal to become a young baseball sensation. The catchy score includes: Heart, Shoeless Joe from Hannibal Mo, and Whatever Lola Wants.
Seniors receive $2 off ticket price. Students receive $4 off ticket price.
Adrenaline Climbing "Family Fun Fridays"
August 15, 2008 - December 26, 2008
Times: 6pm-8pm
http://www.adrenalineclimbing.com
Location: Adrenaline Climbing (Suwanee)
Phone: 770-271-1390
Admission: $10
Every Friday is Family Fun Friday. $10 climbing from 6pm-8pm (includes free gear rentaland pizza). Adrenaline CLimbing was named "Favorite Kid's Party Place," Adrenaline Climbing is the place to catch the adrenaline rush of Gwinnett's indoor rock climbing gym. Climb and rappel in a fun and safe environment!
Adrenaline Climbing is located at 460 Brogdon Road, Suwanee, GA 30024.
PB & J Toastmasters Club
August 15, 2008 - August 14, 2009
Times: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
http://pbj.freetoasthost.org
Location: 425 Horizon Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: (404) 513-3188
Learn communication and leadership skills, personnel growth and development.
Stone Mountain Park's 25th Annual Lasershow Spectacular
August 16, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Times: Show times vary thoughout the season. Please call ahead.
http://www.stonemountainpark.com
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Phone: 770-498-5690
Admission: $8 vehicle entry
It's the 25th anniversary of Stone Mountain Park's famous Lasershow SpectacularTM and it can be seen nightly! This Atlanta tradition, the longest running lasershow in the world, celebrates its silver anniversary with a digitally remastered show.
A new musical score features some all-time favorite tunes and medleys including themes from Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones. Heroes, sports and patriotic medleys with choreographed state-of-the art graphics are also new additions. Traditional favorites such as "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" and "Celestial Soda Pop" are back by popular demand.
With added displays of laser lights, graphics, characters and fireworks this new show is bigger and better than ever. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening out as Stone Mountain is transformed into a natural amphitheater. The Lasershow is free.
LaserShow Time Schedule: 8/16-9/1 Begins at 9:30pm, 9/6-9/27 Begins between 8:30pm and 9pm, 10/4-10/25 Begins at 8:00pm
Adrenaline Climbing "Climb Cheap Monday"
August 18, 2008 - December 29, 2008
Times: All day
http://www.adrenalineclimbing.com
Location: Adrenaline Climbing (Suwanee)
Phone: (770) 271-1390
Admission: See website for pricing
Day pass includes FREE gear rental (save up to $9.25) on Mondays! Adreanline CLimbing was named as "Favorite Kid's Party Place," Adrenaline Climbing is the place to catch the adrenaline rush of Gwinnett's indoor rock climbing gym. Climb and rappel in a fun and safe environment!
Adrenaline Climbing is located at 460 Brogdon Road, Suwanee, GA 30024.
Teacher Show
August 21, 2008 - October 4, 2008
Times: Regular center hours
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Location: Pinckneyville Park Community Rec Center
Phone: 770-417-2200
Admission: Free
Art exhibit during center hours. Pinckneyville Park Community Rec Center is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA.
Karen Orellana and Judy Mizel Art Exhibit
August 22, 2008 - November 17, 2008
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Location: Gwinnett History Museum (Lawrenceville)
Phone: 770-822-5178
Admission: FreeMuseum is located at 455 S. Perry Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30045.
"China Through the Lens" Photo Exhibit "
August 25, 2008 - October 4, 2008
Times: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Location: Georgia Pierce Park Community Center
Phone: 770-932-4441
Admission: Free
Presented by Gwinnett Parks and Rec with photos by Frank Sharp.The Georgia Pierce Park Community Recreation Center is located at 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee.
Hudgen's Center: Dreams of Africa
August 28, 2008 - December 30, 2008
Times: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
http://www.anitasartscool.com/
Location: Hudgens Center for the Arts (at Gwinnett Center)
Phone: 770-623-6002
See 25 mixed media artworks of animals, birds, flowers, people and rock art that slip in and out of reality. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Chateau Elan Art Gallery "Pat Aube Gray and Students" Exhibit"
September 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Times: 10am-9pm
http://www.chateauelan.com
Location: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Phone: 1-800-233-WINE
Admission: FreeFree art exhibit in Chateau Elan's Art Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the Wine Market.
"Everyone Pays Kid's Price" at Medieval Times "
September 2, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Times: Show times vary by date. Please call.
http://www.medievaltimes.com
Location: Medieval Times at Discover Mills Mall
Phone: 1-888-WE-JOUST
Be a kid again at Medieval Times! For a limited time, adults get in for kid's rate. Call 1-888-WE-JOUST (935-6878) or visit www.medievaltimes.com and mention discount code EK88GCVBW.
Offer valid 9/2/08-10/31/08. Offer valid for up to 6 adult admissions at the child's admission rate. Must mention offer at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other discount offers or group rates. Some restrictions apply. Discount code EK88GCVBW.
Medieval Times is located inside Discover Mills Mall (5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville)
40th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival
September 4, 2008 - September 7, 2008
Times: Thurs.-Fri. 10am-6pm / Sat. 10am-7:30pm / Sun. 10am-6pm
http://www.stonemountainpark.com
Location: Stone Mountain Park (Special Events Medaow)
Phone: 770-498-5690
Admission: $10 vehicle entry to the park
Turning 40 is good, especially when you're the Southeast's number one arts & craft show! Exclusively at Stone Mountain Park, the Yellow Daisy Festival hosts more than 500 artists and crafters from all over the United States. Gather your friends for four days of shopping, live entertainment (The Mustangs, Delta Moon, Corie Jean and Posse), children's activities and mouth-watering festival foods. Crafters mediums include everything from watercolor to woodworking. THe event even features a Men Den where football games will be shown on the big screen. The Yellow Daisy Festival is free to attend but avehicle entry fee is required for the Park.
"Playing in Traffic" Improv Show "
September 5, 2008 - September 12, 2008
Times: 8pm
http://www.pitimprov.com
Location: Red Clay Theatre (Duluth)
Phone: 770-622-1777
Admission: $10
Playing In Traffic is one of the premiere Improv shows in Atlanta mainly because they have some of the most talented actors in Atlanta. With total crowd participation in both old and new improv games, this is one improv show you don't want to miss!!! Red Clay Theatre is lcoated in historic downtown Duluth at 3116 Main Street.
Battle of the Bands
September 5, 2008
Times: 6-10pm
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Location: Duncan Creek Park
Phone: 770-932-4423
Admission: Free to attend / $25 to enter the competition
Skate the night away or star on stage, join us for the first Battle of the Bands in Duncan Creek Park. There will be prizes for the bands and more. Pre-registration is required to compete. All ages. Duncan Creek Park is located at 3700 Braselton Highway, Dacula.
Family Fun Fridays
September 5, 2008
Times: 6:30pm-9pm
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Location: Best Friend Park
Phone: 770-417-2212
Admission: Free
Free open gymnasium for families, board games and cards for every family. Best Friend Park is located at 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross, GA.
First Fridays in Downtown Lawrenceville
September 5, 2008
Times: 6:30-9:00pm
http://www.studiodanceandfitness.com
Location: Studio in Downtown Lawrenceville
Phone: 678-226-2636
Admission: Free
Join Studio for their new monthly event series, featuring dance performers, tea service from Serenitea Now, class giveaways, face painting, craft activities and more. Studio is located at 162D East Crogan Street in downtown Lawrenceville.
Kudzu Art Zone presents "Leaps N Bounds" Art Exhibit
September 5, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Times: Fri. and Sat. 11am-4pm
http://www.kudzuartzone.org
Location: Kudzu Art Zone (Norcross)
Phone: 770-840-9844
Admission: Free
To celebrate and acknowledge this process of "where we are and where we are going," Kudzu presents the exhibit "Leaps ‘N Bounds," Member artists will showcase two and three dimensional artworks, and the exhibit admission is free. Works are available for purchase by discerning collectors.
Lionheart Theatre Presents: "Radio TBS Trailer Broadcasting Scandals"
September 5, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Times: Friday and Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm
http://www.lionhearttheatre.org
Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
Phone: 770-885-0425
Admission: Adults: $15 Seniors and Students: $12
Back by popular demand the ladies from Luna del Mar Manufactured Home Oasis and Monkey Emporium will take to the stage again.
Groups of 10 or more $10 each. All ticket prices include dessert and beverage.
Suwanee Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ Concert
September 5, 2008
Times: 7pm
http://www.suwanee.com
Location: Town Center Park (Suwanee)
Phone: 770-945-8996
Admission: Free
Join Atlanta's most popular jazz radio station in a celebration of jazz!
Atlanta British Car Show
September 6, 2008
Times: 10am-3pm
http://www.babg.org/BritishCarFayre.htm
Location: Historic downtown Norcross
Phone: 770-448-2122 ext. 191
This event provides a chance for car enthusiasts to gather in the delightful setting of Historic Norcross and admire the unique characteristics of the many distinctive British automobiles. This is a nicely informal gathering of fellow minded souls, and the organizers encourage all owners of British cars to participate; any car of any age, even motorbikes!
There is a small village with a number of vendors, plus the Dixie Kings Jazz and Caledonia Swing live bands to keep car owners and visitors in the mood! No charge for the general public. Please join in a Day of Fun, Fellowship and Charity.
The Atlanta British Car Fayre has been rejuvenated with new organizers (British American Business Group) and now also has a charitable element with Soccer In The Streets being the benefactor of proceeds. Car owners can win prizes and transatlantic British Airways tickets.
Gwinnett County's Inaugural Fundraiser Scholarship Ball
September 6, 2008
Times: 5pm
http://www.csdt.us/
Location: Gwinnett Center
Phone: 678-886-9018
Admission: $150
Tickets required. See website for purchase details.
Mall of Georgia Sundown Cinema Series
September 6, 2008 - September 27, 2008
Times: Sundown
http://www.simon.com
Location: Mall of Georgia (Buford)
Phone: (678) 482-8788
Admission: Free
Bring out your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy free movies at the southeast's largest mall, the Mall of Gerogia! Every Saturday night in September at sundown see free family-friendly movies at the Village Amphitheater. The Mall of Georgia is located at 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519.
September 6: Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds
September 13: Ratatouille
September 20: College Road Trip
September 27: Agent Cody Banks
Music on Main
September 6, 2008
Times: 5pm-9pm
http://www.music-on-main.org
Location: Lilburn City Park
Phone: 770-921-2210
Admission: $25 per ticket (includes dinner and live music)
Pinckneyville EXPO & Awesome Artist Contest
September 6, 2008
Times: 10am-3pm
http://www.gwinnettparks.com
Location: Pinckneyville Park Comm. Rec Center
Phone: 770-417-2200
Admission: Free
Meet instructors and see class demonstrations, including ballet, poetry, karate, drama and painting. Enter the awesome artist contest in 3-D art or drawing and painting. Deadline for entry 8/28. Pinckneyville Park Comm Rec Center is located at 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross, GA.
Sock Hop and Oldies Dance Party
September 6, 2008
Times: 6:30pm-11:00pm
http://fosterchildrensfoundation.org/?q=home
Location: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
Phone: 770-623-6135
Admission: $50 per person
You're invited to the 2nd Annual Foster Children's Foundation Sock Hop and Oldies Dance Party. Come see some of the biggest names in Gwinnett sing their favorite tunes from the 50's, 60's and 70's. The event benefits the Foster Children's Foundation which works to raise public awareness and resources for foster children.
Ticket price includes dinner from Dominick's Italian Restuarant (Norcross), live entertainment, and an open bar (donations will be accepted for drinks). There will also be a silent and lvie auction.
The Forsyth Wind Quintet
September 6, 2008
http://www.redclaytheatrearts.com
Location: Red Clay Theatre (Duluth)
Phone: 770-622-1777
Admission: $15
Women with Passion, Purpose & Power Conference
September 6, 2008
Times: 9am
http://www.thewaylifecoaching.net
Location: Gwinnett Center
Phone: 770-813-7500
Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Women's conference encouraging and empowering women to ignite their passion for God, pursue their God given purpose and operate in their God given power and authority.
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