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Tilly and the Wall
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Thursday, July 24, 2008
8:00 P.M. .50 Tilly and the Wall sprang out of Nowheresville, an
Omaha band of like-minded friends with pockets full of boy/girl
melodies..and a lot of pockets. Tilly and the Wall celebrates the
petulant,determined, feisty nature of youth.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

Louvre Atlanta – The Louvre and the Ancient World
Museum Collections
Now through Sunday, September 7, 2008
Including more than 70 rare Egyptian, Near Eastern and Greco-Roman
antiquities from the Louvre. Showcasing works dating from the third
millennium BC through the third century AD, the exhibition will
examine the rise of the museum and its collections under Napoleon..

Venue: High Museum of Art
Tickets: 404-733-HIGH

Hollonville Opry House
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Saturday, November 29, 2008
Jamming and Stage Shows. Stage shows begin at 6:30 P.M. thru 10:30
P.M. and there is a good sound system Comfortable auditorium seats
250. Call or visit the website for more information
More information and directions

Venue: Hollonville Opry
Tickets: 770-228-4832

Party with the Possums
Festivals / Parades / Gatherings
Now through Friday, August 29, 2008
Beginning at dusk. Bring a flashlight. This is a ranger guided hike
to learn about nocturnal animals.
More information on this and other events at this state park

Venue: Red Top Mt.
Tickets: 770-975-4226

Country Megaticket: One Ticket for Several Concerts
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Now through Saturday, October 4, 2008
0.00-5.00 a package for shows featuring various country
stars: Tim McGraw, Country Fest, Montgomery Gentry and Toby Keith
and more. Call the amphitheatre for more information on this
specially priced concert series.

Venue: Lakewood Amphitheatre
Tickets: 404-249-6400
2002 Lakewood Way

Forever Plaid
Theater – Musical
Now through Sunday, June 29, 2008
Presented in association with Theatrical Outfit at the Balzer
Theater at Herren's. .00 This is the deliciously funny and very
charming story of "The Plaids", a singing group that was killed on
the way to their first big gig but revived for the concert.
More information, show times and directions

Venue: Theatrical Outfit
Tickets: 678.528.1500
The Balzer Theater at Herren's, the Home of Theatrical Outfit.

Medieval Times "Kids Eat FREE" promotion
Theater – Performance Art
Now through Sunday, July 6, 2008
"kids" attending a performance at the Georgia Castle are FREE when
accompanied by one full-paying adult. This is perfect timing for
guests as this will be one of the last opportunities for guests to
see the old production before the new one begins.
More information on this show and the new production

Venue: Medieval Times
Tickets: 1-888WEJOUST

Beauty and the Beast
Childrens Theater
Now through Saturday, June 28, 2008
Beauty has been forced to live with the beast in this classic
fairy tale. The Prince who has been changed into the Beast in the
first place grows under Beauty's subtle guidance from a raging
creature into a man who can be loved for himself. Free parking.

Venue: Kudzu Playhouse
Tickets: 770-594-1020
Roswell Town Center, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076

Full Radius Dance in "Sideshow"
Dance / Ballet
Now through Monday, July 7, 2008
Full Radius Dance presents a physically integrated (dancers with
and without disabilities)modern dance concert featuring the title
work (Sideshow) inspired by the traveling carnivals of "freaks and
human oddities."
More information on the show and directions

Venue: 7 Stages
Tickets: 404.523.7647
1105 Euclid Avenue NE
Groups:404.522.0911

Mt. Music Series
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Saturday, July 26, 2008
8:00 P.M
More information on this and other state park events

Venue: Red Top Mt. Park
Tickets: 770-975-4226

As You Like It
Theatre
Now through Monday, August 11, 2008
Featuring Park Krausen as Rosalind and Daniel May as Orlando.
This rollicking comedy of gender-bending about the maladies and
delights of falling in love follows Rosalind, disguised as a boy
who teaches Orlando (object of her affection) how to woo.

Venue: Conant Peforming Arts Center
Tickets: 404-264-0020

Thunder Thursdays
Sports
Now through Thursday, August 7, 2008
6:00 P.M.

Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tickets: 770-946-4211

Virtue Triumphs over Villany
Theater – Drama
Now through Sunday, July 27, 2008
This play is an old fashioned melodrama with an old fashioned girl,
Little Purity Peabody who does not suspect that she has no claim to
the Peabody name. An old fashioned villian, Silas Swindle, who is
pure evil but fate will most likely intervene for a happy ending.

Venue: Kudzu Playhouse
Tickets: 770-594-1020
Roswell Town Center, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076

Oklahoma!
Theater – Musical
Now through Saturday, June 28, 2008
Oklahoma! is a celebration of the American Spirit. It is set when
Oklahoma was still Indian Territory and the fierce rivalry between
local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background when a
farmer's daughter falls in love with a handsome cowboy named Curly.

Venue: Fabulous Fox Theatre
Tickets: 404-817-8700

The Merchant of Venice
Theatre
Now through Saturday, August 2, 2008
This courtroom drama puts religion, justice, money and mercy on
trial..but the story is ultimately one of love-and what you are
willing to sacrifice in it's pursuit. Will Shylock succeed in
obtaining his pound of flesh or will mercy and love prevail?

Venue: Conant Peforming Arts Center
Tickets: 404-264-0020

Emmylou Harris
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
A steady supporter of roots music and a skilled interpreter of
compelling songs, Emmylou Harris has also been associated with a
diverse and dazzling array of admiring collaborators from Bright
Eyes to Tammy Wynette and from Neil Young to Waylon Jennings.

Venue: Turner Stadium
Tickets: 404-249-6400

Beppe Gambetta
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
Italian musician with a great sound. 8:30 P.M. .00

Venue: Red Light Cafe
Tickets: 404-874-7828
553 Amsterdam Ave.

Music Mixer
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
8:30 P.M. Miss the music fest? Come and join the fun at the
music mixer.

Venue: Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Tickets: 404-249-7012
999 Peachtree Street, NE

Young Americans: Photographs by Sheila Pree Bright
Visual Exhibit
Now through Sunday, August 10, 2008
"Young Americans" is a portraiture project exploring the attitudes
and opinions of young Americans (18-25) toward their identity as
Americans. The themes explored in this exhibit will echo those of
the Civil Rights Era.

Venue: High Museum of Art
Tickets: 404-733-HIGH

Habersham Bank Homecoming Celebration
Festivals / Parades / Gatherings
Friday, June 27, 2008
The headliners of this fun event are none other than The Little
River Band. They are best known for his such as "Lonesom Loser"
"Cool Change" "Reminiscing" and "Lady". Located at 282 Historical
441 Hwy N in Cornelia. Fireworks will follow the show. 7:00 P.M.
More information and directions

Venue: Haverbsham Bank
Tickets:

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Beethoven's Best with Djan Lazie, 8:00 PM
www.vzwamp.com for ticket information

Venue: VZW Amphitheatre
Tickets:

Edwin McCain Band
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Edwin McCain hails from Greenville, S.C. He and his band are true
road warriors having earned a reputation as a powerhouse act with
straight forward rock and beautiful ballads. His major hits include
"I'll Be." and "Solitude" (with Darius Rucker of Hootie & Blowfish.

Venue: Classic Chastain
Tickets: 404-733-5000

The Delfonics and the Cobb Symphony Orchestra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
More information and summer schedule

Venue: Mable House Barnes
Tickets: 770-819-7765

Hotel Rwanda
Film/Video
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:00 P.M. This is the true life story of Paul Rusesabagina, manager
of a luxury hotel who sheltered and saved Tutsi refugees. Don
Cheadle's commitment to fighting suffering in Darfur and his
advocacy for peace and justice began with this film.

Venue: Rich Auditorum at Woodruff Arts Center
Tickets: 404-733-4570

Ryan Cabrerra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:30 P.M. .50 advance, .00 day of show. Guitarist, songwriter
and Texas native Ryan Cabrerra never planned on a career in music.
His hobby turned into a passion after hearing Dave Matthews. He
had some impressive help with co-producer Johnny Reznik.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

Dukefest and Hazzard County Fair
Expos / Consumer Shows / Fairs
Saturday, June 28, 2008 through Sunday, June 29, 2008
See the General Lee and Bo and Luke Duke as well as other show
characters.

Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tickets: 770-946-4211

REO Speedwagon with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Sunday, June 29, 2008

Venue: Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Tickets: 404-249-6400

Screen on the Green
Film/Video
Sunday, June 29,
2008
Screen on the Green has moved locations and starts out the season
with "Jaws." Gates open at 6:00 P.M. and the film starts at dusk.
Picnic friendly but no pets, grills or umbrellas please. This is a
free event.

Venue: Centennial Olympic Park
Tickets: 404-733-5000

Colbie Caillet
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Sunday, June 29, 2008
8:00 P.M.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

Georgia Author Book Bash
Films, Readings, & Other Literary Events
Sunday, June 29, 2008
4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. .00 Fifty area literary figures mix
with participants on the lawn. Ferril Sams and Emily Griffin are
two of the authors who will be at this interesting and informative
event.

Venue: Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Tickets: 404-249-7012
999 Peachtree Street, NE

Krishna Das
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Monday, June 30, 2008
8:00 P.M.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

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