Win Tickets to Opening Weekend of 'Lark Eden' at Aurora Theatre
Patch is giving away a pair of prime tickets to the last show of the downtown Lawrenceville theatre's season.
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Win Tickets to Opening Weekend of 'Lark Eden' at Aurora Theatre
Patch is giving away a pair of prime tickets to the last show of the downtown Lawrenceville theatre's season.
Enter to win a pair of fifth row tickets to an opening weekend performance of Lark Eden at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville on Saturday, May 4, at 8 p.m. from Patch. Aurora's final play of its 17th season, Lark Eden is a southern comedy about chosen family and best friends. The play by Natalie Symons follows three lifelong friends over 75 years. The play runs from May 2 through May 26. Full-price tickets start at $20. Visit www.auroratheatre.com for discount and matinee prices. To enter Patch's ticket giveaway, simply tell us about your best friend in the comment section below by Thursday, May 2, at 12 p.m. We will randomly choose the winner from the comments. The winner will be announced by Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. See our rules for…
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Almost Here: Norcross Art Fest
This weekend, Oct. 6-7, downtown Norcross will host the Norcross Art Fest.
This weekend, downtown Norcross will come alive with the Norcross Art Fest. Painters, sculptors, jewelry makers and other artists - more than 150 of them - will come from all over to display and sell their art on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. They will set up in Thrasher Park and on the streets of downtown. While it's impossible to know how many people will come, about 60,000 turned out last year. For the past couple of weeks, Patch has been profiling some of these talented artists. Check out their profiles by searching "Norcross Art Fest" on our site, or click on the links below. There will also be live music and events for the kids. Parking will be limited, though, as vendors will line the streets. Find out how to park …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The Norcross Weekend Planner
Head out to the Norcross Art Fest or experience the Beauty of Africa this weekend.
This weekend, don’t miss the 9th annual Norcross Art Fest on Oct. 6 and 7. More than 150 artists will display and sell their works downtown. There will also be live music and the Kidz Zone with activities for children. Proceeds will go to the Norcross Lions Club, who will distribute the money to charitable causes. For parking and other information, check out this festival guide. And if you’re looking for live music, Julie Gribble will play a free concert at Thrasher Park at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 Gribble is a fresh face on the American/Country music scene. Her music has shades of bluegrass and country, with her main base in Americana. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic, or get a to-go dinner downtown. The Beauty of Africa kicks off …
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
What You Need to Know About the Norcross Art Fest
Here is a guide to parking, shuttles, ATMs and other services at the Norcross Art Fest, from festival organizers.
Downtown Norcross comes alive with the Norcross Art Fest this weekend (Oct. 6-7, 2012). If you're heading down there, you might want to know where to park or where to find an ATM machine. Here is what you need to know about the festival, from festival organizers. Location Join us on the streets of Historic Downtown Norcross. All streets through the downtown area will close at 4AM Saturday, October 6 through 9PM Sunday, October 7. This event will go on rain or shine. Admission FREE Festival Hours Saturday, October 6, 10AM to 6PM, Sunday, October 7, 11AM to 5PM Pets We are a pet friendly festival. All pets must have their owners on a leash. Parking/Transportation If you are arriving from Peachtree Industrial or Peachtree Parkway, FREE …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
What's Up This Weekend?
Here's what's happening in Norcross this weekend.
Kick off the weekend by helping our public schools. The Norcross Cluster Schools Partnership (NCSP) is holding its annual fundraiser on Friday to support area public school teachers, students and educational activities. Event details are online at www.norcrosscsp.org. Or if you want to be entertained, see Of Mice and Men at the Lionheart Theatre Friday though Sunday. On Saturday night, there is a fundraiser for Aimee Copeland, the 24-year-old Snellville resident who lost her limbs from flesh-eating bacteria after a zip-line accident. Called Art for Aimee: Our Community Can Help, artist Vicki Johnson is donating a portion of her sales to help Copeland with her medical expenses. Copeland herself is expected to be there. The event is at 6 p.…
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Movie Review: 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
'Spider-Man' reboots with a new cast and director -- but is it really amazing?
"The Amazing Spider-Man" swung into theaters Tuesday, rebooting the 10-year-old franchise after the debacle that was "Spider-Man 3." But can the new cast and new director (the fittingly named Marc Webb) deliver where Sam Raimi and Toby Maguire faltered? The short answer is: Yes. "The Amazing Spider-Man" is a far better film than Raimi's self-indulgent, jokey and overlong "Spider-Man 3;" it is, in fact, the best film of the franchise. And British actor Andrew Garfield (doing a flawless American accent) is a better Spider-Man than Maguire -- leaner, more intense and less self-pitying. That's not to say the film is without flaws; one subplot feels unfinished, and the villain is definitely a minor-leaguer in Spidey's baddie bullpen. But these …
Monday, July 2, 2012
The Nest Invites Norcross Residents to Get Creative
At an open house Saturday night, Norcross residents were invited to The Nest to try hands-on painting, paper mache and sculpture. If you missed it, you can still sign up for art workshops at The Nest.
Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to paint. Or you’d like to make a piñata for your child’s birthday party, but you’re intimidated by paper mache. The Nest invited the public in Saturday night to its Summerfest see that art is much easier than you think. At the open house, stations were set up for people to try hands-on projects such as sculpture or painting. “We really want people to come in and get a feel for what it’s like to do these workshops,” said Lori Sturgess, director of The Nest, “just to learn a new craft or learn something new.” The Nest opened last year as a place for artists to work and display their art, as well for Norcross residents to experience art – by browsing the gallery, purchasing linen art for sale or taking …
Friday, June 1, 2012
Vargas & Harbin Closes 'Come Together,' New Exhibition Underway
This is last weekend for the Cuban artists' exhibition, but watch out for the gallery's next show June 7.
Norcross' Vargas & Harbin Studio Gallery is saying goodbye to its current exhibit, "Come Together," but will have new artwork for its upcoming show shortly after. With the last showing this Sunday, "Come Together" features work from nine artists who went to art school together 30 years ago in Havanna, Cuba. The artists decided to reunite after being separated for so long and collaborate on an exhibition. "We bring all the passion we have as Cubans, and we try to show the meaning of Latin American art, especially Cuba," said Reinaldo Vargas, the curator for "Come Together" and the owner of the downtown gallery. While guests can check out the Cuban artwork Friday through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., come back Thursday to check out the …
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Vargas & Harbin Debut Cuban Exhibition
Community members browsed the gallery filled with art from nine Cuban artists.
On Saturday in an opening wine reception, Vargas & Harbin Studio Gallery debuted its latest exhibition, "Come Together," featuring Cuban artists who have a outstanding history together. Nine prominent artists who once hailed from Havanna, Cuba, have reunited for the first time after thirty years to put together a collection celebrating their roots. The nine Cubans were students at the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Art, the country's oldest and most prestigious arts school. "It's amazing because after all those years, we notice how we change," said Reinaldo Vargas, co-owner of the gallery. Vargas also curated the exhibition and featured many of his own mixed-media works. Some of the other artists include: "We bring all the passion we have …
Gloria Rowley
9:50 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013
My sister, Landa, is my best friend. She is a Godly woman and has raised an amazing family along with her husband. I used to copy everything she did if I could. If we all went to a restaurant I would wait to order until she did and I would order the exact same thing. I even followed her to the same college. She lives way up in Virginia now, but I visit her as often as I can and we talk all the … more ›