ART

Beginning September 21 and 23
   Adult Wheel Clay Classes for Beginners and Hand Building with Clay Classes at the Roswell Parks and Recreation Department, Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Rd.
   The classes are 8 weeks long and are held in a state of the art studio within the Art Center West Building.  In addition to class time, students have access to the art center for open studio offered at various times during the week.
   For information and to register:  www.roswellclaycollective.com or 770-641-3990.

Beginning September 24 and 25
   Ceramics for the Garden Class at the Roswell Parks and Recreation Department, Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Rd.
   Learn a skill that will enhance your garden and provide unique gifts for your gardening friends.  
   For information and to register:  www.roswellclaycollective.com or 770-641-3990.

COMMUNITY

August 30
   Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. to benefit the Drake House.
   The event is held at the Historic Town Square in Roswell.
   For information:  www.thedrakehouse.org

September 11 and 12
   Fall & Winter Lil’ Angels Children’s Consignment Sale at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St.
   Hours are Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - NOON.
  No strollers before 11 a.m. on Friday.  50% reduction on many Saturday sales.
   Proceeds benefit local women and children’s charities.
   For information:  770-475-5576 ext 503 or www.lilangelsconsignmentsale.com

September 12 and 13
   Old Milton Country Fair from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Milton Center at Log Cabin, 125 Milton Ave.
   Relive the early days of Georgia at this interactive festival.  Heritage demonstrations, old-time children’s and carnival games, square dancing, arts and crafts, watermelon and pickle eating contests and more.
   For information:  www.arnewcomers.org

September 16
   Alpharetta Roswell Newcomers Club (ARNC) Meeting at 4 p.m. at the Elegant Attic in Historic Roswell.
   Join club members for a wine and cheese party while shopping within the store.  There will also be a certified appraiser on hand to appraise any of your “treasures” that you bring from home.
   The  ARNC is a social club open to all women new to the area.
   For information:  678-318-1442 or www.arnewcomers.org.

September 17
   Alive After Five Street Party in the Roswell Historic District.  Enjoy live music, great shopping and restaurant specials.
   For information:  www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com.

September 19
   FunFest and Classic Car Show from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at The North Point Mall parking area.
   Fun for the entire family with entertainment throughout the day.  The Kids’ Zone includes a petting zoo, arts and crafts area, rides and games.
   For information:  www.AwesomeAlpharetta.com

September 19 and 20
   43rd Annual Roswell Arts Festival from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Historic Town Square.
   Fine arts, original crafts, performing arts, children’s activities and fun for the entire family.
   For information:  770-640-3253 or www.roswellartsfestival.com

September 22
   Roswell Garden Club Meeting at 10 a.m. at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Rd.
   The program will be “How to live a bug-free life without using an exterminator.”
   The event is free and open to the public.
   For information:  770-518-7021 or www.roswellgardenclub.com

September 26
   Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition Fundraiser at the Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Dr., Roswell.
   The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes a wine tasting of 5 great wines, entertainment by Adam Komesar, “Mr. Sinatra,” and silent/live auctions with all proceeds going to the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition.
   A donation of $55 per person is required.  Seating is limited, so please RSVP before 9/18.
   For tickets & information:  contact Frank Catroneo at 770-619-0710 or f.catroneo@nonnis.com.

September 27
   Polo for Parkinson’s Team Fox Event hosted by Wilkins Media Company at 2 p.m. at Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, Alpharetta.
   The afternoon will feature an exciting polo match, halftime divot stomp, delicious food, silent auctions, and Best Hat contests for the spectators.
   Tickets are $50 adult, $10 children and includes admission, food and beverage.  Limited reserved tables available only in advance.
   100% of net proceeds to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
   For tickets & information:  www.poloforparkinsons.com

DRAMA

Through September 20
   “Don’t Mention My Name” by Fred Carmichael playing at Kudzu Playhouse in the Brannon Square Shopping Center, 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell.
   An award-winning playwright asks what you would do if you suffered temporary amnesia and stumbled into a bed and breakfast off season only to find you were expected for the weekend.  The plot becomes more and more hilarious until all questions are answered, including who the hero is and what the crime is with a surprising twist ending.
   Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday Matinee at 3 p.m.
   For tickets and information:  www.kudzuplayhouse.org or 770-594-1020.

September 3 - 20
   “Cotton Patch Gospel,” a musical written by Tom Key and Russel Treyz with music and lyrics  by Harry Chapin, presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
   Imagine what might have happened if Jesus had been born in Georgia, with Gainesville standing in for Bethlehem, Valdosta for Nazareth and Atlanta as the fateful Jerusalem.  A musical gem for all ages.
   For tickets & information:  770-641-1260 or www.get.org.

MUSIC

September 5
   Riverside Sounds Concert Series at Riverside Park, Roswell.
   The free outdoor concert begins at 7:30 p.m.  Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy some of the area’s best musical artists.
   For information:  770-641-3705

September 13
   Grandparents Day Celebration with Music in the Park from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
   Enjoy a free concert in Roswell Town Square Park, 610 South Atlanta St., featuring the Roswell New Horizon Band’s Swingin’ Seniors.  
   Dixie-land, Big Band Swing, and Pop tunes and marches will delight all.  Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy.  Concessions will be available for purchase.
   For information:  770-641-3950

September 19
   Irish Concert presented by the Irish Arts Foundation, and featuring Tony DeMarco, Paddy O’Brien and Pat Egan, three big names in Irish Music.
   The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Riverwood High School Auditorium, 5900 Heards Dr NW, in Sandy Springs.
   Tickets will be sold at the door and are $15 per person; $10 for seniors and students
   For information:  www.atlantairishmusic.com