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Alpharetta plays host to various festivals and events throughout the year. From concerts to culinary offerings, Alpharetta's calendar of events always has something to share.

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“Learning All About Your Family Tree” A Genealogy Series
Monday Feb 8,15,22, March 8,15,22, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Alpharetta Adult Activity Center
13450 Cogburn Road, North Park

Alpharetta, GA
770-475-4663
The Alpharetta Historical Society, invites you to seminars with Linda Woodward Geiger, CGSM, CGLSM, a nationally recognized and certified Genealogy Instructor, Author and Editor. Linda will present information to help individuals learn more about their ancestors and family roots. Genealogy 101 Series will take place from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on February 8, 15, and 22. The 202 series will take place from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on March 8, 15, and 22.
rr.schindler@mindspring.com
http://www.ahsga.org
Event Type: Other
Admission per class $20.00 members $25.00 non members

A Taste of Life's Moments
Tuesday February 9, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Caribou Coffee
4520 Roswell Rd

Atlanta, GA
770-490-6871
Calling all future brides to The Yummy Tummy Cafe, a Five-Star rated Catering, Bakery and Special Events Company for a Wedding Cake Tasting. Caribou Coffee is graciously sponsoring the event. Contact Chef Paula for more information and ticket for admission.
paulaharpersbizzare@yahoo.com
http://www.theyummytummycafe.com
Event Type: Culinary
Free admission only with reservations

Valentine Wine & Chocolate Celebration presented by Mainstreet Art Co and Vino 100
Thursday February 11, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Mainstreet Art Co
3005 Old Alabama Road Suite 120

Alpharetta, GA
770-360-9797
Taste some exciting wines provided by Vino 100 and indulge yourself with tasty treats from the chocolate Fountain. While there brouse a beautiful gallery with a fun/funky atmosphere.
mac@mainstreetartco.com
http//www.mainstreetartco.com
Event Type: Holiday
Free Admission

Funny Farm Comedy Club Presenting Bobcat Goldthwait
Friday February 12 & Saturday February 13, 8:30PM and 10:30PM and Sunday at 7:30PM

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
11000 Alpharetta Highway

Roswell , GA
770-817-4242
A Comedy Legend Bobcat has directed for many television shows including Chappelle's Show, the Man Show, and Crank Yankers. As a comic, he had 3 HBO specials and had appeared on the David Letterman show by the time he was 20. As an actor he appeared in an innumerable slew of movies and was huge in the 80's.
FunnyFarm@AndrettiKarting.com
http://www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com
Event Type: Performing Arts - Comedy
Tickets $22.00

Teen Author Taylor LaBaron Book Signing
Saturday February 13, 2:00 PM

Barnes and Noble Bookstore
7660 Northpoint Parkway Ste 200,

Alpharetta, GA
770-993-8340
Local teen author Taylor LeBaron will be here in Alpharetta signing his book, Cutting Myself in Half: 150 Pounds Lost, One Byte at a Time. Come meet this inspirational person and learn how he went about weight loss and made fitness a fun challenge!

www.barnesandnoble.com
Event Type: Family Fun
Free Admission

Valentine's Day Crafts at Autrey Mill
Saturday February 13, 12pm to 2pm

Autrey Mill Nature Center
9770 Autrey Mill Rd

Johns Creek, GA
678-366-3511
Make natural valentine's day cards and paper flowers for your loved ones. All ages, under 5 accompanied by parent.
autreymill@bellsouth.net
www.autreymill.org
Event Type: Holiday
Admission $7 non-members, $5 members

Sweetheart Spectacular presented by Ivy Interiors and Monfort's Fine Art
Saturday February 13 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

52 North Main St
41 Church St

Alpharetta, GA
770-837-3004
Join Ivy Interiors and Monfort's Fine Art in Historic Downtown Alpharetta for a complete day of fun, food and shopping. Doors open at 11am. "Wine & Roses" elegant event begins at 4 pm. Long stem roses for the ladies.
info@monforts.net

Event Type: Holiday
Free Admission

Bitty Bear’s Story Time at American Girl
February 18, 10:30 AM

American Girl
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
It’s story time with the Bitty Bunch! Preschoolers and their parents can hear a reading of Bitty Bear’s Story Time, then enjoy an art activity and tasty treats.
Russ.Williamson@AmericanGirl.com
http://www.americangirl.com/
Event Type: Shopping
Tickets: $10 per person. For girls ages 3 and up.

Funny Farm Comedy Club presenting Robert Schimmel
Friday February 19 & Saturday February 21, 8:30PM and 10:30PM Sunday 7:30 PM

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
11000 Alpharetta Highway

Roswell , GA
770-817-4242
Robert Schimmel One of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time according to Comedy Central.
FunnyFarm@AndrettiKarting.com
http://www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com
Event Type: Performing Arts - Comedy
Tickets $17.00-$22.00

RENT
Feb. 19 - March 21, Shows are Friday & Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 7PM

Kudzu Playhouse
10743 Alpharetta Highway

Roswell, GA
770-594-1020
Set in New York’s East Village in the early 90’s. "It follows a year in the lives of 7 friends living the Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. AIDS & both its physical and emotional complications pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, & Angel; Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble; Benjamin has sold out his Bohemian ideals & Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life.
kudzuplayhouse@gmail.com
http://www.kudzuplayhouse.org
Event Type: Performing Arts - Play
See website for costs

Seeing in the Dark, A film presented by the Chattahoochee Nature Center
Saturday February 20 & Sunday 21, 1 PM

Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road

Roswell, GA
770-992-2055
Seeing in the Dark introduces you to the wonders of the night sky and how casual stargazing and serious amateurs have made astronomy a part of their lives. All ages. Part of the Winter Film Series in the new Cowie Weiss Theater
publicprograms@chattnaturecenter.org
http://chattnaturecenter.org/
Event Type: Family Fun
Admission $8 Adults, $5 Children

AMORÉ: Love Through the Ages presented by The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers
Sunday February 21, 3:00 PM

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
180 Academy St.

Alpharetta, GA
770-594-7974
With a repertoire spanning centuries and styles, The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers have emerged as one of the Southeast's finest vocal ensembles with its choral variety and polished presentation. A 24-member group performs sacred and secular selections.
staff@mosingers.com
http://www.mosingers.com
Event Type: Performing Arts - Music
Tickets $10.00 General Admission

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo..with a Party Mood
Sunday February 21, 2010 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Alpharetta Marriott
5750 Windward Parkway

Alpharetta, GA
678-812-3761
Experience a multitude of vendors and event experts — all on-hand to help you plan the event of a lifetime. From the bimah to the ballroom and the invitation to the celebration, extraordinary expo experts will get you excited about the number 13. Sample free food and drinks with DJ, music and live entertainment. Door prize drawings every 30 minutes!
shelly.danz@atlantajcc.org
http://www. atlantajcc.org
Event Type: Shows, Exhibitions & Expos
Free Admission

Cooking Up Comfort Foods Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday February 21, 12:00 PM

Williams Sonoma
2160 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
678-393-0397
Italian-American dishes have become some of our most popular comfort foods. Williams-Sonoma's chef will show you how to make delicious meatballs from scratch as well as a classic marinara sauce. You’ll also enjoy other Italian favorites that will be easy for you to prepare at home. Technique classes offer how-to demonstrations, innovative recipes and delicious samples. Space is limited, so please call to sign up.

http://williams-sonoma.com
Event Type: Culinary
Free Admission

What I Did Last Summer By A.R. Gurney
February 25 - March 14, Wed. thru Sunday, Times Vary - see website

Georgia Ensemble Theatre
950 Forrest St.

Roswell, GA
770-641-1260
This funny coming-of-age story focuses on an American family in 1945 as they spend their summer on the Canadian shore of Lake Erie. 14 year-old Charlie has flunked Latin, but rather than study, he wants to be swimming or playing pranks with his best friend. He takes a job as handyman for a bohemian art teacher who tries to stretch Charlie's mind by teaching him painting & sculpture, which leads to a showdown between the teacher & Charlie's mother in a clash of philosophies which shapes the man!
boxoffice@get.org
http://www.get.org
Event Type: Performing Arts - Comedy
Ticket Prices $17 to $36

Dazzling Doll ’Dos for Fancy Occasions at American Girl
February 26, 4:30 p.m. in the Craft Studio

American Girl
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
Give her doll a special hairstyle for a fancy occasion. Our stylists will share tips and tricks for creating a crown veil or ponytail veil hairdo. This class is taught by Doll Hair Salon stylists. Each girl will also receive a special goody bag with doll hair accessories and styling instructions.
Russ.Williamson@AmericanGirl.com
http://www.americangirl.com/stores/location_atl.php
Event Type: Shopping
Tickets: $24 per person. For girls ages 8 and up.

Piccadilly Puppets- Butterfly Ballad
Saturday February 27, 11AM

Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road

Roswell, GA
770-992-2055
This production follows the story of butterflies Katy and Kevin Caterpillar as they grow and make an amazing journey to Mexico and back. All ages.
publicprograms@chattnaturecenter.org
http://www.chattnaturecenter.org
Event Type: Family Fun
Tickets $8 Adults, $5 Children

The Six Strings Social Club presents Two-Time Grammy Winner Laurence Juber
Satuday February 27, 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM

Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road,

Roswell, GA
770-365-7738
The former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings opens the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s new Concert Series. The intimate and comfortable setting of the new Cowie Weiss Theater at the new CNC Discovery Center becomes a listening room for this exclusive presentation. After Wings folded in 1981, Juber embarked on a career as a solo artist, composer and arranger, and soon developed a reputation as a world-class guitar virtuoso.
l.mcintyre@chattnaturecenter.org
http://www.sixstringsocialclub.com
Event Type: Performing Arts - Music
Tickets $30.00 in advance $35.00 at the door

Meet the Author: Jane Kurtz at American Girl
February 28: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

American Girl
1202 North Point Circle

Alpharetta, GA
877-247-5223
Meet Jane Kurtz, the award-winning author of our Girl of the Year 2010 books! This informal sessions is your chance to meet Ms. Kurtz in person and have your favorite books signed. Awesome!!!
Russ.Williamson@AmericanGirl.com
http://www.americangirl.com/stores/location_atl.php
Event Type: Performing Arts - Literary Event
Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.