Community Corner
Pull Out Those Leggings and Leotards
After you have a blast from the past, experience the sophisticated side of the arts this weekend in Cherokee County.
1.
Where/When: Downtown Woodstock, 6-9 p.m. today.
Why Go: Dress up in your favorite 80s costume and get a chance to win a $50 gift to any participating downtown business. Most of the downtown businesses will have refreshments and activities for the whole family.
Pricing: Free.
2.
Where/When: , Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: From vintage collectables to furniture to art, there is a little bit of everything for everyone at this outdoor show.
Pricing: Free to browse.
3. Irish Reception
Where/When: , Saturday at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Be there for the long-awaited release of Terry Kay's Bogmeadow’s Wish and party with the FoxTale ladies at the Irish Reception.
Pricing: $30 (includes a copy of the novel)
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4. Zumbathon for Lily
Where/When: Ball Ground Community Center, 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Why Go: Enjoy an evening of zumba at the Ball Ground Community Center for a special cause. This event is a fundraiser for , who suffers from cystinosis and is anticipating a kidney transplant in just a few weeks. Her mother, Ashley Haynes, is donating one of her kidneys–a $45,000 procedure. For more information, e-mail zumbathon4lily@gmail.com.
Pricing: $10 advance; $15 at the door.
5. Pianst Gregor Breier
Where/When: Waleska First Baptist Church, 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.
Why Go: He's a world renowned concert pianist.
Pricing: Free.
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6. Canton Opry
Where/When: , 7 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: The evening will feature the best of local bluegrass bands: Exception to the Rule, Southern Breeze and Jot 'Em Down Boys.
Pricing: $7 general admission.
7. George Lucktenberg
Where/When: The Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University, 3 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: He will perform on the fortepiano, the same instrument that greats like Mozart and Beethoven wrote their piano music.
Pricing: $12 for seniors and students; $15 for general admission.
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