Young Chefs Academy
December 2010
www.YoungChefsAcademy.com/sandysprings
Tempting Truffles: Teen Baking Series at the Young Chefs Academy – 4:30-6:00 PM.December 5, 11, 17:
Gingerbread House Workshop at the Young Chefs Academy –Dec. 5: 3:00-4:30 PM; Dec. 11 & 17: 4:30-6:00 PM. To reserve your spot and for more information call 404-255-9263.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
NOW - December 5, 2010
www.cobbenergycentre.com/broadway
Location: Cobb Energy Centre
Phone: 770-916-2800
From the creators of the groundbreaking BROADWAY HIT, CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, comes a new holiday musical of season’s dreamings hailed by the New York Daily News as…“charm, sparkle and talent by the sleighload” and “a jaw dropping winter wonderland” by the Atlantic City Press.
 1st Annual Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees
NOW - January 5, 2011
http://tiny.cc/
festivaloftrees
Location: Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria
Come see "Santa's Living Room in Atlanta." Stop by the Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria and stroll through the atrium adorned with 25 beautiful Christmas trees decorated by charitable organizations in the Atlanta area. Each tree tells a story about the organization and you may vote on your favorite tree by way of a monetary donation to that organization. What a simple way to give back to the community during this holiday season.
"A Dickens' Christmas Carol"
Presented by Act1 Theatre
Now - December 18
www.act1theater.com
Location: Act1 Theatre
180 Academy St., Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 770-751-0033
This is a hilarious new take on the Christmas Classic. It's the story you know in a totally new way - with belly laughs for the whole family!
Aurora Theatre’s Christmas Canteen
NOW – December 23
www.auroratheatre.com
Location: Aurora Theatre
128 Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: 678-226-2639
Aurora's sentimental musical review harkens back to its jukebox roots to span the best of the wartime Canteens mixed with new Christmas standards. It's a "Winter Wonderland" that just keeps getting better! With the awe inspiring Festival of Trees, Aurora Theatre promises to get you ready for "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
The Laramie Project at Act 3 Productions
December 2nd through December 5th
www.tix.seatyourself.biz
Phone: 770-241-1905
– The Laramie Project, presented by Moisés Kaufman & Members of Tectonic Theater Project, is a thought-provoking play about the reaction to the 1998 murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. The production is divided into three acts, with high school and college-age actors portraying more than 60 characters. The script was created following hundreds of interviews with residents of the town, along with information from published news reports and journal entries from those involved in the project. Thurs.-Sat. 8:00 PM; Sunday 3:00 PM.
Punchline Comedy Club Presents Pablo Francisco
December 3rd through December 5th
www.punchline.com
Phone: 404.252.LAFF (5233)
Punchline Comedy Club, 280 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Pablo Francisco, one of today’s Master Comedians will be at the Punchline Comedy Club.
TUBA CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 3; noon
www.tubachristmas.com
Location: Underground Atlanta
Lower Fountains Plaza
Phone: 404-523-2311
Tuba Christmas will once again take over Underground Atlanta, as 200 local tuba players, dressed in their most festive garb, mesmerize excited crowds with classic holiday favorites. A one-of-a-kind Christmas experience, this performance should not be missed!
 1st Christmas Parade featuring the Annual Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.
www.visitdouglasville.com
Location: O'Neal Plaza
6695 Church Street Douglasville, Ga
Phone:770.947.5920
Presented by the City of Douglasville. Douglasville’s annual holiday event will feature a Christmas Parade with Santa Claus, live entertainment, and tree lighting ceremony.
Concert for Canine presented by
James Casto and Friends
Friday December 3, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
http://www.canineassistants.org
Location: Canine Assistants Campus
3160 Francis Road, Milton, GA
Phone: 770-664-7178
Come enjoy an incredible night of music and listen to a Nashville-style, songwriters-in-the-round performance from James Casto, Kim Parent, and Pat Terry. Get your holiday season started on this magical night as we help man's best friend help those in need.
Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour
December 4-5, 2010
www.mariettapilgrimage.com
Location:
Northwest Marietta/Kennesaw Avenue Historic District
Headquarters & tickets:
Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau
4 Depot Street, Marietta, GA
Phone: 770-429-1115
Go behind closed doors and experience the charm of a historic home tour. Tour 6 privately owned historic homes and 10 heritage public buildings. Day & Candlelight tours available. Shuttle service provided for Day Tours. To order tickets or for more information, please visit www.mariettapilgrimage.com.
4th Annual Johns Creek Founders Day Parade
Saturday, December 4th, 10 a.m.
www.johnscreekga.gov/parks/foundersday.asp
Location: State Bridge Road between Kimball Bridge Road & West Morton Road
Karyn Greer, Emmy Award-winning anchor of 11Alive news and Johns Creek resident, returns as Emcee of the 4th Annual Founders Day Parade, with marching bands, floats, NASCAR No. 16, the Wienermobile, the PGA Championship Wanamaker Trophy and Santa!
Hometown Holiday
Saturday, December 4 5:15 – 9:00 PM
Location: Shakerag Knoll & the Frederick Brown Jr.
‘The Fred’ Amphitheater, City Hall
Peachtree City, GA
Phone: 770-631-0630
Peachtree City invites you to celebrate a Hometown Holiday with an evening full of entertainment for all ages. From hunting candy canes, to music of the season, the tree lighting, and of course golf carts, don’t miss this annual Peachtree City tradition Saturday, December 4. Festivities will begin with the Candy Cane Hunt at 5:15 pm on Shakerag Knoll, located on McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. Hometown Holiday continues at 6 pm with a musical program at ‘The Fred’, sponsored by Sam’s Club. The program features performances by the Peachtree Wind Ensemble, Peachtree City School of Dance and local singer-songwriter Paige McCauley. The family can join in the fun by singing favorite carols, and possibly get a glimpse of the big man himself, Santa Claus. The evening concludes with the Lighting of the Grand Christmas Tree and visits with Santa at approximately 8 pm at City Hall located on Highway 54. |
"Lite the Night/Lights of Life" Tour
Sunday, December 5- 4:30 p.m.
www.mariettatrolley.com
Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
131 Church Street- Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-425-1006
The Trolley joins forces with WellStar Kennestone Hospital as they "Lite the Night". This annual tree lighting event will be combined with the Trolley's own "Lights of Life". Guests will board the decorated Trolley for a trip to Kennestone to participate in the tree lighting, followed by a tour of lights around Marietta, including the Life University's Lights of Life. Guests will be treated to holiday carols and sing-alongs during the tour. Cost is $25 per person plus tax.
Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 5, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
www.alpharetta.ga.us
Location: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center
13450 Cogburn Rd, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 678-297-6140
Deck the Halls! The Alpharetta City Band will be "making the spirits bright" with their annual holiday concert. Light refreshments are provided.
"Eat, Drink, and be Scary".
Friday, December 10 at 8 p.m.
www.mariettatrolley.com
Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
131 Church Street- Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-425-1006
Ghosts of Marietta guests will meet at the Trolley station for some holiday snacks and beverages before taking off on the "Scary-etta" haunted trolley tour. Cost is $25 per person plus tax.
Roswell Christmas Candlelight Tour
Saturday, December 11, 5:00PM – 9:00PM
www.southerntrilogy.com
Location: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, Smith Plantation
Roswell Historic District, Roswell, GA
Phone: 770-640-3855
Visit all three of Roswell’s historic homes in beautiful candlelight and enjoy festive holiday decorations, children’s activities, seasonal treats and entertainment. Bulloch Hall will be celebrating “The Symbols of Christmas” with each room highlighting the different symbols of the holiday season. Barrington Hall’s theme is “Dressed for the Season,” featuring exquisite period clothing exhibited against a backdrop of traditional Southern holiday décor. Smith Plantation will feature “The Colors of Christmas” decorations by the Roswell Garden Club using old and new colors of Christmas. Admission is $20 for adults, and $10 for children. Visit the website for more info.
SANTA’S HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 11; 1:00pm-4:00pm
www.underground-atlanta.com
Location: Underground Atlanta
Lower Alabama Street/Old Quilt Museum
Phone: 404-523-2311
What Christmas is complete without a visit to Santa and his reindeer? Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts and a visit with the man in red. And check out all the shops at Underground Atlanta for the perfect last minute gifts and stocking stuffers!
Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Saturday, December 11 10:00AM and 12:00PM
Saturday, December 18 10:00AM and 12:00PM
www.southerntrilogy.com
Location: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr.,
Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: 770-640-3855
Children ages 4 and up can join Mrs. Claus in the carriage house at Barrington Hall for a 75-minute workshop. We’ll begin by writing letters to Santa then move on to decorating sugar cookies with seasonal icings and sugars. Children will also decorate a special take-home container for their cookies. The workshop will conclude with a visit from a very special postman. Cost - $5.00 per child. Make reservations by calling 770-640-3855.
Holiday Wishes at American Girl
Sunday December 12, 11:00 AM
www.americangirl.com
Location: American Girl
1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 877-247-5223
Start a new holiday tradition with your favorite girl! You’ll have a delightful time together at American Girl, where you’ll create holiday wishes for each other and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes a commemorative photo to take home as a reminder of your special day.
Santa Pub Walk
Friday, December 18 at 8 p.m.
www.mariettatrolley.com
Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
131 Church Street- Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-425-1006
The Santa Pub Walk will embark on a fun-filled evening of libations and story-telling with a holiday theme. Cost is $15 per person plus tax.
PEACH DROP 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010 –
Saturday, January 1, 2011; noon-4:00am
www.peachdrop.com
Location: Underground Atlanta
Property Wide
Phone: 404-523-2311
You won’t want to miss “the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the Southeast.” Last year’s entertainment featured the one-and-only Morris Day and the Time who rang in 2010 with funky and fabulous style! With live music and family activities all day long on December 31 and more than 150,000 party-goers watching the Peach make its 138-foot descent at midnight, the Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta is the place to be to ring in the New Year! More information about this year’s festivities will be announced shortly.
New Year’s Eve “Scray-etta”
Friday, December 31 at 8 p.m.
www.mariettatrolley.com
Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
131 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-425-1006
Cost is $25 per person plus tax.
New Year's Eve Pub Walk
Friday, December 31 at 8 p.m.
www.mariettatrolley.com
Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
131 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-425-1006
Cost is $15 per person plus tax. Reservations with payment in advance required for ALL tours and events.
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