Thursday, May 17, 2012
Event will showcase the work of local artist.
Leigh Blackistone, owner of Carter House Gallery & Framing in Johns Creek, says her own artwork really has "no definitive style. I just capture the moment." Some of the moments the Woodstock resident has captured are dreamy sunsets, fluid florals and the height of nature in bloom. That work will be the center of attention at Pampas Steakhouse in an art show, "Sensual Fluidity," Friday from 6 to 11 p.m. Some of her works already hang in the restaurant on State Bridge Road. She says a while back – when she first discovered the restaurant – she realized the establishment's elegant surroundings were lacking art, so she approached the owner about displaying her paintings. Blackistone held an art show at the restaurant last year and sold 22 …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church will be a center of Greek food, music, culture and fun Friday through Sunday.
Cobb County’s largest cultural festival returns to Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church this weekend with the 22nd annual Marietta Greek Festival. The festival features the flavors of Greece in the food, the drink, the music, the dancing, the shopping, and the Byzantine architecture and iconography of the church itself at 3431 Trickum Rd. in Northeast Cobb. The festival runs Friday from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $3, but children under age 12 are free. Admission also is free to anyone during the first three hours of the festival, from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday. And a $5 weekend pass is available if you want to come and go. There’s a lot to bring you back: …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
A Teasley Middle School student was chosen as emcee for the Marel Brown event at the Fox Theater.
Christian Askew, 14, was chosen out of thousands of Boys and Girls Club members across Atlanta to host the 27th annual Marel Brown Creative Writing Program at a packed-house Fox Theater Tuesday night. Askew, a Teasley Middle seventh grader, said he's always hanging out at the Malon D. Mimms Club in Canton. When he was approached to emcee the event, he said it would be a new experience that would move his education forward. "I just thought, 'this might be something that could go for a scholarship one day'," Askew said. Askew is active in the Torch and Keystone leadership programs, a band percussionist, a performing artist and basketball player for the Georgia Hurricanes. The Marel Brown event promotes writing and performance art in the Boys…
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Here are the highlights for Woodstock-Towne Lake and nearby Patches for April 24.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Woodstock's neighbor will be hosting one of the most talked about festivals in North Georgia.
An expected 60,000 to 70,000 visitors will fill the streets of downtown Kennesaw this weekend for the city's 36th annual Big Shanty Festival. Festivities will include an opening parade, a flash mob performance, food vendors, more than 250 booths featuring homemade crafts, and live entertainment on two stages. The Big Shanty Festival is a collaborative effort between the city, the Kennesaw Business Association, JRM Management and an extensive team of individuals, businesses and organizations. This year's festival is presented by Superior Plumbing. As one of north Georgia's largest events, the Big Shanty Festival has grown since its humble beginnings in 1975. According to Robert Jones of the Kennesaw Historical Society, the event was …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Space is limited for the exclusive Earth, Paint and Fire and FREIGHT Kitchen and Tap joint event in Downtown Woodstock.
Make a night of wine, painting and fine dining at one of Downtown Woodstock's newest menus. Earth, Paint and Fire will bring the artistic flow while FREIGHT Kitchen & Tap spoils the artists with appetizers and red and white wine. The instructed class will be held in FREIGHT's loft at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30. Participants will paint a ceramic wine goblet with Earth, Paint and Fire's supplies. The goblet will be available for pickup the first week of May. The event costs $39 and includes the goblet and all necessary supplies and instructions, food and one glass of wine. If you want to indulge in more food and drinks, you are more than welcome to sample more of FREIGHT's menu while your creative juices are flowing. Space is limited. To …
Friday, April 6, 2012
Canton artist Scott McIntyre is working to complete a mural spanning over half of Carmel Elementary School’s media center wall this spring break.
Celebrate wine, champagnes, whiskey and beer along with spring around Atlanta.
From the Parti Gras in Mableton to beer festivals in Athens and Atlanta, an UGA Bulldog party, a French Champagne tasting to an Irish Pub’s whiskey tasting, April festivities are stacking up to offer a diverse selection of events—everything from a beer-filled “dunk” tank to a Champagne dessert reception in Marietta commemorating a Civil War incident. April 7. The 8th Vinings International Wine Crawl from 1-7 p.m. Saturday lets guests walk between four restaurants, sample fine and food from each establishment, all for a price of $6 in advance or $12 the day of the event. Last year 600 people participated. Participating restaurants include Noche, the event’s headquarters; Social Vinings, the Vinings Inn and the Vinings Fish Company. Hosea’s …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani makes her only Georgia book tour stop at FoxTale Tuesday, April 17.
From The Today Show to CBS This Morning to Woodstock’s very own FoxTale Book Shoppe, best-selling author Adriana Trigiani is quite busy with the release of her latest novel today called The Shoemaker’s Wife. FoxTale is excited to welcome Adriana Trigiani on Tuesday, April 17 for an exclusive Georgia event. Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, documentary filmmaker and, most importantly, author of the bestselling Big Stone Gap series, Very Valentine; Brava, Valentine; Lucia, Lucia; The Queen of the Big Time and Rococo. Her books have been published in 36 countries around the world. She has recently written and will direct the big screen version of her first novel, Big Stone Gap. Trigiani lives in New York City with …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Earth, Paint and Fire is offering a painting class to create 'The Hunger Games' movie poster this Friday.
The Hunger Games is all the rave right now. Making more than $152 million opening weekend, this movie as well as the book has its fans wanting more. Now you can bring a piece of the action home with you from Earth, Paint and Fire. This art boutique is offering an instructed painting class to create The Hunger Games movie poster on a canvas. The class, a 16x20 canvas, art supplies and even Brittany, your instructor, all cost $20 plus tax. If you're 21 or older, you can even bring some adult beverages to enjoy while painting. The class is 6:30 p.m. Friday, and space is limited. Call 770-592-4114 to register. Subscribe to Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch's free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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