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The Arts Mama Mia! March 12-22. This family-friendly production uses ABBA’s greatest hits to tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. Jerry’s Habima Theatre, a program of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, is Georgia’s only theatrical company, directed and produced by professionals, that features actors with special needs. MJCCA member tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under. For the community, tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody 30338. To purchase tickets, call 678812-4002, or visit atlantajcc.org/habima.
Sunday, March 22, 3 p.m. New York Times bestselling writer Pat Conroy inspired a legion of fans. A panel of writers—featuring Anthony Grooms, Mary Hood and Teresa Weaver—will discuss Conroy and the anthology in his honor, “Our Prince of Scribes.” The panel will be moderated by coeditor and Pat Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt. A book signing will follow. A Gwinnett County Public Library event held at Peachtree Corners City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 30092. Call 770-978-5154 or visit gwinnettpl. org for more.
◄enra: Dreams Friday, March 27, 8 p.m. Japanese performance company enra blends contemporary dance, juggling and martial arts. Animated computer graphics
Picasso’s Musicians: Creating Harmony in Classical Proportions Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m. Join the Atlanta Concert Band for their first concert of 2020 as they kick off their 58th year of providing classical and pop music to the metro Atlanta area. The concert will feature works by Hazo, Persichetti, Schubert, Zdechlik, Heel, Fillmore, Reed and others. Synagogue Ahavath Achim, 600 Peachtree Battle Avenue, Atlanta 30327. To find out more, visit atlantaconcertband.org or contact John Arnold at 404-358-1966.
A Page from the Book Festival: Harlan Coben Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) welcomes Harlan Coben, the New York Times bestselling author of “Run Away,” as he discusses his newest book, “The Boy from the Woods,” with New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin. Tickets are $35 and include a hardcover copy of the book. MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody 30338. For information, visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival or call 678-812-4002.
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