SPECIAL EVENTS
Smokey Robinson
July 22, 2010
www.mablehouse.org
Location: Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
Phone: 770-819-7765
An American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, record producer and former record executive.
Hairspray
July 23, 2010 - August 8, 2010
www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Location: The Strand Theatre, Marietta GA
Phone: (404) 377-9948
Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction and Best Male and Female Lead to name a few, it’s “Hairspray!” The year is 1962 and Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad is going to do whatever it takes to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams–and even bigger hair–turn the whole town around and still have time to win the boy she loves?
Melissa Etheridge
July 23, 2010
www.cobbenergycentre.com
Location: Cobb Energy Centre
Phone: 770-916-2800
Admission: $35, $55, $75, $100
Easily one of the greatest all-time female rock icons, Melissa Etheridge is also a mother and a cancer survivor. She is an outspoken cultural, political and human rights activist, a thought-provoker and a longtime truth-seeker.
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton
July 30; 8:00 PM
http://awesomealpharetta.com
Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 404-733-5010
Tickets: reserved seating $76.00, $59.00, $49.00 & $39.00
Steve Miller Band is back on the road playing their countless hits that have become part of the fabric of America. Their classic songs include, “The Joker”, “Take the Money and Run”, “Rock N’ Me”, “Jet Airliner”, “Fly Like an Eagle”, “Abracadabra”, “Jungle Love”, and “Swingtown” among others. Peter Frampton is a legendary singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was previously associated with the bands Humble Pie and The Herd, among others.
Third Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Splash
July 31, 2010
Six-mile journey down the Chattahoochee River. Music, food & fun for the entire family at the Power's Island Festivities. Park at MEAG Power, 1470 Riveredge Parkway located near Powers Island and catch the free shuttle to Morgan Falls Dam to begin. First shuttle leaves MEAG Power at 9 a.m. River journey takes approximately 3 hours. Last shuttle to MEAG Power will leave Powers Island at 4 p.m. Bring your own boat, or rent a kayak, canoe or raft from one of the park’s authorized outfitters. They will provide you with a boat, paddles, and U.S Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Device (PFDs). To register (free) and for information contact Visitor Contact Station at 678-538-1200. The $3 entrance fee will be waived. The Summer Splash is hosted by Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism.
9th Annual Youth Fishing Derby
July 31; 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
http://www.awesomealpharetta.com/pages/ContentPage.aspx?ContentName=Youth_Fishing_Derby
Location: Brookside Office Park Lake/ 3625 Brookside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 678-297-6140
Children ages 4-12 are invited to test their fishing skills at this annual event! Please bring fishing gear and bait. It will be important to register early since space is limited. Adults must accompany children. The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department sponsors this event!
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