Nashville Collides with Roswell Saturday Night at Ragamuffin

Wil Hodge, Keren Leppo and Cyndi Craven are stopping by Roswell's Ragamuffin Music Hall tonight, Saturday, May 12, to perform a “writer-in-the-round” show.

Want to hear up-and-coming singer/songwriters who are growing their reputations in Nashville and Atlanta music circles? Then this is the weekend to visit Ragamuffin Music Hall. Nashville-tested songwriters Wil Hodge, Keren Leppo and Cyndi Craven will grace the Ragamuffin stage for a powerful “writer-in-the-round” show this Saturday night at 8 p.m. You may not recognize the names or their songs; but Ragamuffin owners promise after you hear them perform, you'll wonder when you can hear them again! Meet the Artists Wil Hodge An Atlanta music mainstay and Ragamuffin favorite, Wil Hodge has been singing, writing and producing songs for solo projects, as well as other artists, for as long as he cares to remember. Wil owned and operated …

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Arts Fest, Poker Tournament in North Fulton this Weekend

Here are some of the things we've found to do locally. Click on the links for more information.

Roswell: Colors Festival of Arts Roswell Woman's Club 16th Annual Showcase Home Tour Mother's Day Tea for Tots and Preschoolers Market on the Green Alpharetta: Open Climb Netherworld’s Horror Series Presents “SLITHER” at SMG Holcomb Bridge Johns Creek: Kathleen's Catch 1st Anniversary Crawfish & Shrimp Boil Hooch Hold 'Em: Poker & Black Jack Tournament Cumming: High School Musical Jr. Adult Canvas Night

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Book Sale, Baby Chicks and Easter Egg Activities in Roswell this Weekend

Here's our guide to this weekend's events in Roswell and beyond. Click on links for more details.

Roswell Allergy Friendly Easter Egg Hunt On the Farm Day with Live Animals from the Art Barn Friends of Roswell Library Spring Book Sale "Rapunzel" Family Classic Ballet and "Remember Me" Elkins Pointe Titan Trot 5k and Fun Run Alpharetta Girl's Day Out Book Signing Southern Fried White Trash Milton Easter Hop & Hunt in Crabapple Johns Creek Learn To Dance Ballroom Rain Barrel Workshop Children's Author Cathy Kaemmerlen, The Buzz on Honeybees Cumming See Hunger Games at the IMAX Theatre Job Fair at Lake Lanier Islands Market 334 Spring Festival

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Trunk-O-Treat, Chili Cook-Off On Tap in Roswell this Weekend

Here are a few things we've found going on in our local area this weekend! Click the links for more information on each event.

Roswell Classic Car Trunk-O-Treat  Chili Cook-Off Aqua Boo! 10th Annual Halloween Monster Bash Prescription Drug Take Back Day Johns Creek Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Season 5 Debut Spooky Mill at Autrey Mill Alpharetta Alpharetta Farmers Market-Packing It Up Party  King's Ridge Christian School Open House House on Horror Hill Cumming Halloween Costume Party Hoe-down Vickery Creek Fall Market

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Get Out: Things To Do This Weekend

See a parades, enter a race or screen a movie, these are just a few of the things you could do this weekend.

33rd Annual Old Soldier's Day Race Where/When: Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Saturday, Aug. 6, 6 a.m. Why Go?: Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department presents the 33rd Annual Old Solders Day Race. Sign up for the 5K or 10K race. On-site registration begins at 6 a.m. on race day. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to race day registrants Price: Race day fee is $20 per person.  59th Annual Old Soldier's Day Parade Where/When: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. Why Go?: This tradition will begin at city hall and will feature marching bands, military units, floats, clowns and classic cars. Free Varsity hot dogs, sodas and fun activities at the parade end at …

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Get Out: 5 Things To Do This Weekend

This weekend activities include a "dive-in," horseback riding and a puppet show.

Simply Tiffany Soul LLC presents "The Mistress Club" Where/When: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, July 23,  8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Why Go?: The Simply Tiffany Soul presents this amazing roller coaster story of  love, lies, and determination which will have you laughing, crying and saying "I know that's right" and "No he didn't"! The story is based on Delilah, a small town girl, who made her way in life indulging in the lavish lifestyle of being a mistress. Prices: $25 - $35 Roswell Family Movie Nights at Riverside Park  Where/When: 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday July 23, 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Why Go:  Outdoor Family Movie Night at Riverside Park, presented by B98.5, showing Rio. The …

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Get Out: Things To Do This Weekend

This summer weekend is full of movies, puppets and charitable causes.

Tanglewood Marionettes presents "Fairy Circus" Where/When: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St, Roswell, GA 30075, June 10-11 from 10 p.m.–11 a.m. and June 10 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Why Go?: "Fairy Circus" is a showcase for turn of the century trick puppetry.  The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle contort, transform and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the best-loved music of favorite composers. Price: $4 kids (2-12), $5 adults 'Gulliver's Travels' comes to Johns Creek's 'Movies in the Park Where/When: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022, Saturday,  June 11,  7 p.m. Why Go?: The family comedy "Gulliver's Travels" is the film selection on June 11 for Johns Creek's first 'Movies in …

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What To Do: Water Fun

Tips on making a day of it on the water.

Recently, my brother—who has lived in Roswell for three years—found this amazing spot on the water literally right off the beaten path. We had to park about a mile away and walk, but it was worth it. It was a wide part of the Chattahoochee full of boulders to climb on and rapids to raft down. Like a couple of kids, we all tossed our shoes and cares into the woods and ventured into the cold, clear water. We've been back twice since and it's safe to say we're hooked. So if you’re looking for some ways to spend your summer on the water, here are a few ideas.                 Canoeing/kayaking. If lounging around catching rays on a boulder or dock isn’t your idea of fun (mine either), it’s time to invest in a canoe or kayak! Easily one of my …

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Get Out: Things To Do This Weekend

This weekend enjoy some concerts, some wine and there is always time to support a worthy cause.

6th Annual Taste of Low Country for Leukemia 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. Riverside Sounds Concert Series featuring Milkshake Quartet Where/When: River Club of Martin's Landing, 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 …

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Get Out: 5 Things To Do This Weekend

Plant some roses or throw some cake, there's plenty to do locally this weekend.

Ghost Bird Showing in the Cowie Weiss Theater, Sponsored by Wells Fargo Where/When: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, May 21, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Why: Learn if the extinct Ivory-Billed Woodpecker still exist. Set in a murky swamp overrun with birders, scientists and reporters, this spellbinding documentary explores the seductive power of hope and how one phantom woodpecker changed a sleepy Southern town. Approximately 90 minutes long, Ages 13 - Adult Price: Included with general admission Shredfest Where/When: 1810 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Why:  Shredd your important/private documents at the Roswell Public Works facility. There is a limit of 5 boxes or 200 pds …

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