ART

Through January 31
Yukiko Shimo Exhibition at The Roswell Teahouse & Gallery, 108 Magnolia St., Roswell.
Yukiko Shimo is considered one of the top woodblock print artists in Japan.  This is her first solo exhibition in the United States.
For information:  770-643-5813.

Through February 5
North Fulton Regional High School Ceramics Exhibition at the Roswell Art Center West Gallery, 1355 Woodstock Rd.
This event will demonstrate a diverse range of ceramic art created by high school students.
For information:  770-641-3990.

Through February 28
Photography Exhibit “Georgia on Paper” - A Scientist’s Photographic Perspective at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek.
The exhibit is open to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. followed by a tour with the photographer from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.  Nominal charge for entry/tour.
For information:  www.autreymill.org.

BUSINESS

January 27
Roswell Young Professional Council Meeting at 6 p.m. at Coldbrew’s Sports Bar and Grill, 880 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
Open to all young professionals interested in meeting like minded individuals.
For information:  www.meetup.com/The-Roswell-Young-Professional-Council

COMMUNITY

January 26 - May 4
Cooking Class at Barrington Hall from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Chef John Wilson in the kitchen for an entertaining and engaging evening of gastronomical delight.  Reservations are required.   Classes are $50 per person per class and limited to 10 participants
Class Schedule:
January 26th - Winter in France
February 9th ­- Couples Cooking for Valentines
February 23rd - Winter in New England
March 9th - Western Cooking
March 26th - Spring in Italy
April 6th - California Cooking
April 20th - Couples Grilling
May 4th - Cinco de Mayo Festival
For reservations:  770-640-3855.

January 26
Roswell Garden Club Meeting at 10 a.m. in the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Rd.
The program topic is new rose varieties.  The meeting is free and open to the public.
For information:  770-650-4607 or www.roswellgardenclub.com

January 30
Free Community Forum on Internet Safety from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Georgia Power Auditorium, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta.
Presented by One Economy Corporation and SmartClicks411, the concerned group of non-profits, Internet safety experts and special agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations will address how technology today has made applications such as MySpace, Facebook, and other social networking sites, cell phones and gaming systems so easy and dangerous for children today. 
Panelists will discuss the most common sites kids visit and what precautions they should take in protecting and monitoring kids’ online behavior.
Seating is limited and reservations are required.
To register:  www.smartclicks411.com.

February 1 - 28
“Sharing the Story of Slavery at Bulloch Hall,” 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell, as part of the Roswell Roots Celebration.
During regularly scheduled tours.  The house displays many of the daily chores of slaves in mid 1800’s Bulloch Hall.
Tours are on the hour; the last tour is at 3 p.m.  Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children age 6 - 18.
For information:  770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org.

February 1 - 28
By Skilled Hands Exhibit at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell, as part of the Roswell Roots Celebration.
An exhibit of objects from the collection made by enslaved African Americans.  Discover stories of skilled hands who crafted these objects.
Included with the regular tours of Barrington Hall.
For information:  770-640-3855 or www.roswellroots.com

February 1 - 28
Mamie Cotton’s Legacy featured at Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell, as part of the Roswell Roots Celebration.
Mamie Cotton worked at the Smith Plantation from 1940 until her death in 1994, and was a resident for 34 years.
This exhibit celebrates the life of Mamie Cotton and her contributions to the Archibald Smith Plantation Home.  Included with regular tours of the home.
For information:  770-641-3978.

February 3
Award-winning children’s author, Sheila P. Moses, to visit Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. at 4:30 p.m. as part of the Roswell Roots Celebration.
The event is free and open to the public.
For information:  770-640-3075 or www.roswellroots.com

February 11
Roswell Connect Social/Networking Occasion from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at North Fulton Regional Hospital Atrium, 3000 Hospital Blvd.
This new approach on the traditional business networking event brings together members of the Roswell Business community.  Roswell Connect will kick-off with a heart healthy theme. 
The event is free and open to the public.
For information:  770-640-3253.

February 13
“Longing for Freedom” presented at Bulloch Hall from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.
This exploration of slavery begins at the Bulloch Hall slave quarters with stories from children’s literature depicting life as an enslaved person in the 1800’s.  The tour continues into the Big house and is presented from the perspective of the slaves.
For visitors 8 to adult.
For information:  770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org.

DRAMA

Through January 24
“The Men of Mah Jongg” presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.
An endearing comedy about lasting friendship in which four aging Jewish men clash during their poker game until they secretly trade their cards for a mah-jongg set.  As they play the traditionally female game they find themselves coming to terms with grief, mortality and their “more sensitive” sides.
For information:  770-641-1260 or www.get.org.

Through February 14
“Jake’s Women” by Neil Simon at Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell.
America’s premier comic playwright makes another hilarious foray into the world of modern relationships.
Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday Matinees at 3 p.m.
For information:  www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

Through February 14
“Til Beth Do Us Part” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten at the Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell. A side-splitting comic romp about marriage.
Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. 
Sunday performances will be held on February 14th at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
For information:  770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com

MUSIC

January 30
Georgia Philharmonic Concert at 8 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
For information:  770-664-7255 or www.georgiaphilharmonic.org.

February 13
“Beethoven Romance for Valentine’s Day” presented by the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
For tickets & information:  770-623-8623 or www.ludwigsymphony.org.

SPORTS

February 6
9th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge 10K at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.
One of the best Peachtree Qualifiers of the season. 
1-Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m.; 10K begins at 8 a.m.
Awards and post-race party with food, music and drinks.
For information and to register:  www.chattnaturecenter.org or 770-992-2055.