Thursday, October 4, 2012
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 …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
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.…
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Fall is here, that means festivals, high school football and a whole lot more to enjoy. Check out our list of activities.
I could say something about how the leaves are changing or how pumpkin-spiced coffee doesn't really taste like pumpkin or how these things should make you want to get out of the house. But I won't, because you already know that and I'd hate to be condescending. (That means to talk down to people.) So just get out and have fun. Duluth Fall Festival Over 350 arts, crafts and food tents will turn downtown Duluth into a mosaic of celebration this weekend. In addition, parades, music, dancing, a 5K road race and carnival assure that your entire family will have a blast at the Duluth Fall Festival. Probably not with each other, but everyone will have fun. For more information, visit the website here. Gateway International Food & Music Festival …
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Cirque, a Buffet band and Olivia: A strange combo for a great weekend.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Dralion - Cirque du Soleil This weekend, Cirque du Soleil returns to the Gwinnett Arena with Dralion. In this show, the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts will be combined with the multidisciplinary presentation of Cirque. Shows are taking place all weekend. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Friday - 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday - 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. Norcross Concert Series - A1A This summer's Norcross Concert Series in Thrasher Park comes to an end this Friday with the Jimmy Buffett tribute band, A1A. So mix up your margaritas and pull your shark-finned hats out of the closet and get to Historic Norcross. Just be careful to not blow out a flip flop. Olivia Visits Saturday morning, Barnes and Noble in The Forum…
Thursday, August 25, 2011
See "The Princess Bride" this weekend under the stars--and more!
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Summer is winding down. The air is a little crisper, nights are a little cooler and we're all being forcefully surrounded by football. These are all great reasons to spend sometime outside finding new things to do. Here are some great suggestions for this week. American Red Cross Blood Drive If you're in the mood to give back this weekend, think about donating blood. Especially if you have type "O", call 1-800-REDCROSS to schedule an appointment for Friday at Glenn C. Jones Middle School in Suwanee. Movie Night at Lillian Webb Park Downtown Norcross will be showing the classic movie The Princess Bride this Saturday evening. The flick starts around dusk but the fun begins at 7:00 p.m. with food, activities for the kids and more. Atlanta …
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Comedy, famous DJs and the Rocket Man... well, almost.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Trivia Night - Iron Horse Tavern The Horse continues it's weekly tradition of Thursday night trivia this week. Even though the regular trivia announcer Erin has moved on to greener pastures (Decatur, not heaven), the new guy is pretty good too. Come out and see if you can beat the Lucky Pachyderms or that ridiculous group that sits at the bar. DJ Cobra at Wild Bills You like to dance? The man who plays for celebs, DJ Cobra, will be making his first visit to Atlanta with a party at Wild Bill's Thursday night! For more information, please visit the website. Norcross Concert Series - Almost Elton John and the Rocket Band The summer is coming to an end quickly so if you haven't been to Thrasher Park to see a concert, you'd better head out …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Don't Stop Believin' that the weekend will get here soon.
Do you guys recycle? I do. Glass, plastic, paper, etc. What I try not to recycle are these intros. But it's tough. So if I say something I've already said before, roll with it. I'm doing my best here. So, do you guys recycle? I do. Glass, plastic, paper, etc. What I try not to recycle are these intros. But it's tough. Oh wait... Keith Urban in Concert Country music superstar Keith Urban decided to add another show on Thursday to his previously scheduled Friday night show at Gwinnett Arena. This is sure to be the ticket of the weekend around these parts so choose a night, get a ticket and have a blast. Georgia SPCA Black Caturday Adoption Event So, how lucky are you feeling? This entire weekend the Georgia Society for the Prevention of the …
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Violins, doggies and baseball on the big screen.
A wise man once said "Those who spend all their time searching will never find what they're looking for." Luckily, we've done all the searching so you can just get out and have fun. By the way, that was the first time I've ever called myself a wise man. It felt weird, like I should have a wispy, gray beard and a strange pipe. Norcross Concert Series - Natalie Stroll Friday night, Thrasher Park in Historic Norcross will be packed with fans of country and rock music as violinist Natalie Stovall will be stopping by as part of her national tour. Make sure you're there to see this rising star. Atlanta Silverbacks Soccer The Silverbacks take the pitch Saturday evening to take on the league leading Carolina RailHawks. The young group has come …
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Attending a graduation is mandatory. What about all the other stuff you want to do?
Chances are you know someone who is graduating from an education institution this weekend. You should almost certainly go to that. But graduations only last for an hour or two. What's next you ask? We've got ya covered. Summer Reading Imagination's Destination Kickoff Barnes and Noble at the Forum kicks off their 15th Summer reading program this Friday at 7:00 p.m. Bring the kids to celebrate the power of reading and expanding a child's imagination. It's Always Funny in Gwinnett Dave and Busters at Discover Mills is the latest venue in Gwinnett to embrace stand-up comedy with the show It's Always Funny in Gwinnett. This Friday night, veteran comic Scotty K performs in this weekly comedy series. Local comic Mia Jackson opens and Mike …
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The activities are amping up with the warm weather. Don't do the same stuff you always do... get out!
Need something to do this weekend? We've got you covered, from spooked ghost tours to to trains to--wait for it--chocolate. Friday the 13th Ghost Tour From 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. guests will be giving a glimpse into the emerging stories of this year's upcoming Norcross Ghost Tours at a reduced rate of $7 per person. Special guest psychic Reese Christian will offer private 'mini readings. C.H.U.K. Run - Norcross Police Department Be fit and charitable by joining the Norcross Police Department Saturday morning for their C.H.U.K Run (Cops Helping Unique Kids) to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia. Games, crafts, live entertainment and activities for kids of all abilities will be spread across Thrasher Park. Registration fee is $20. For …
