Community Corner
Get Out: Things To Do This Weekend
This weekend enjoy some concerts, some wine and there is always time to support a worthy cause.
Where/When: 78 Thompson Pl, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, June 4, 6 p.m.–12 p.m.
Why Go?: The Taste of Low Country is raising money for the Leukemia Society. Last year $8,000 was raised and this year our goal is $12,000. Delicious crawfish and BBQ from the local restaurants will be served, with hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. It's sure to be fun for all and all the money goes to a great cause.
Price: Tickets start at $25.
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Where/When: , 1221 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, Saturday, June 4, 2011, 7 p.m.
Why Go?: Riverside Sounds is a free outdoor summer concert series at Riverside Park. Food is available for purchase at the concession stand or you may bring your own. Blankets and chairs are welcome and seating is on a first come, first served basis. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled. Also be sure to stop by the information booth for details on community partners and other fun activities happening throughout the city of Roswell.
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Price: Free
Where/When: 8879 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA, Saturday June 4, 2:30pm–8:00pm
Why Go?: An afternoon and evening of fun, food and music while helping to raise funding for CNC’s wildlife and education programs. Talented Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck will be the featured musician, performing a special acoustical solo performance of blues music! Have your face painted and meet rehabilitated wildlife up close at live animal encounters on the plaza at the North River Tavern.
Price: Free
Atlanta Humane Society Community Open House
Where/When: The Atlanta Humane Society's North Fulton campus, 1565 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, 30076; Saturday, June 4, 3 to 7 p.m.
Why Go? Tour the future North Fulton animal shelter while enjoying food, music and vendors. The family pet is welcome, too!
Price: Free, but donations accepted.
Where/When: , 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, 30009; Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go?: Many of Miranda Lambert's biggest hits have tended to be her boldest songs, which brought her nine CMA nominations, including Entertainer, Album and Female Vocalist of the Year as well as Single and Video of the Year for “White Liar” and “The House That Built Me” and Song of the Year for “White Liar” and Musical Event for “Bad Angel” with Dierks Bentley.
Price: $49, $39 & $19; reserved.
Where/When: , 1221 Riverside Road, Roswell, 30076; Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m.
Why Go?: A free outdoor summer concert series at Riverside Park. Food is available for purchase at the concession stand or you may bring your own. Blankets and chairs are welcome and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be canceled.
Price: Free.
Where/When: 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega, 30533; Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go?: BlackStock Vineyards & Winery is hosting a two-day Georgia Fine Wine Festival featuring the finest food, wine, music and art found in the North Georgia mountains. Receive a festival glass to sample more than 60 100-percent Georgia-grown fine wines from several Georgia wineries; two food tickets to sample tapas-style offerings from 25 North Georgia restaurants; live music from the Kip Dockery Jazz Quartet on BlackStock’s spacious covered deck; and folk crafts demonstrations featured on the grounds. Additionally, a complimentary petting zoo is provided for children, and tractor pulled vineyard tours are also offered throughout the weekend for an additional fee.
Price: $50 per person for one-day tickets.
