2018 Spring Art Preview by Gwinnett Daily Post Special Section

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Sarah Delano has a crowd watching her as she works on a detailed eye from chalk at the 2016 ArtsFest Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. The city of Lawrenceville will hold this year’s ArtsFest on Saturday. (Photo: Cole McCauley)

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Danny Ahlrich works on some details with his art at the 2016 ArtsFest Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. The city of Lawrenceville will hold this year’s ArtsFest on Saturday. (Photo: Cole McCauley)

ArtsFest Gwinnett highlights artistic creativity April 28

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Gwinnett County residents who attend Lawrenceville’s ArtsFest Gwinnett celebration April 28 will get to watch a challenge: Can artists come up with an image that represents Gwinnett County’s bicentennial? And can they do it in chalk on a sidewalk? A bicentennial-themed sidewalk Chalk Walk art contest is one of the activities that will be featured at ArtsFest. The event will take place from noon

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IF YOU GO What: ArtsFest Gwinnett When: Noon to 6 p.m., Aurora performance at 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 147 Luckie St. in Lawrenceville For more information: www.lawrencevillega.org

to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Lawrenceville Lawn, with the Aurora Theatre offering a concert performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” on the lawn at 7 p.m. “We were looking for ways to celebrate Gwin-

nett’s 200 years (of history) because we’re the county seat,” Lawrenceville Director of Economic Development Lisa Sherman said. “So goes Gwinnett, so goes Lawrenceville and so goes Lawrenceville, so goes Gwinnett. … “We view ourselves as the capitol of Gwinnett and in doing so, we want to do everything we can to promote, support, encourage, propel anything that Gwinnett County is doing for our region.” This will be the third year that Lawrenceville has held ArtsFest, and the

second year that it has included a live concert version of one of the Aurora Theatre’s productions. It is sponsored by Consolidated Supply and Pipe Company, McCray’s Tavern on the Square and Kona Ice. The event is held annually as a way to highlight Lawrenceville’s arts community, with local arts vendors expected to have booths at the event, Sherman said. The idea is to build awareness of local artists in the minds of people near and far. “It’s also an opportunity on a little bit of a broader scale to highlight the

Aurora Theatre,” Sherman said. “That is an economic impact driver for our downtown and a gem to Lawrenceville.” The Aurora Theatre had previously performed concert versions of different shows at Lawrenceville’s Prelude to the Fourth Event every July 3. City officials decided to move it to ArtsFest last year, however, because they felt an event that promoted the arts was a better fit for the annual performance. Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director See ARTSFEST, Page 8C

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When Tim McGraw was preparing for his first major tour in 1996, he chose Faith Hill to be his opening act. That worked out OK. They wound up falling in love and getting married that October. Now the old married couple — they’re both 50 — are concluding their third Soul2Soul tour, which includes a stop at the Infinite Energy Center. The two country music icons began Soul2Soul: The World Tour in New Orleans in April 2017 and will end in Sacramento in July. The couple will play more than 100 shows and will be in concert in Gwinnett on June 23. The couple has appeared on stage together many times and performed many duets, but they released their first joint album, “The Rest

Singers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw perform on stage at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8. (Photo: CNN/File)

of Our Life,” in November. “I don’t see myself as a performer, just as a singer,” Hill said. “But I feel more

relaxed on stage now than in Hill was the first to enjoy the past. To be on stage with success. She had crossone of the greatest perform- over hits in “This Kiss,” ers of our generation. …” “Breathe” and “The Way

You Love Me.” In the early 2000s, McGraw emerged as one of the hottest country artists in the world, placing 23 straight singles in the Billboard Hot Country Top 10, including five consecutive No. 1s. The couple’s special guest will be Minnesota singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith, who was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “10 New Artists You Need to Know.” The Hill-McGraw show is part of an all-star lineup of shows and concerts scheduled this spring and summer at the Infinite Energy Arena. Here’s a look at some of the other top attractions: Leadercast, May 4: Nine world-class speakers will appear on stage for the all-day event designed See ARENA, Page 8C

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When: Kentucky Derby at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. May 5 Where: Sylvia Beard Theatre Cost: Free More information: www.bufordcommunitycenter.com/event/derby-day-drivin-n-cryin The Kentucky Derby is May 5. The Sylvia Beard Theatre will be hosting a viewing party for the 6:30 p.m. race. Atlanta-based folk rock act, Drivin’ N Cryin’ will perform at 7:30. Admission is free.

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Left, “Mamma Mia!’s” Sophie Sheridan stands with her three possible fathers. The show centers on Sheridan’s wedding and the quest to determine which man is her father. Below, a rousing finale with all cast members recaps “Mamma Mia!’s” songs. (Photos: Chris Bartelski)

Here they go again BY ISABEL HUGHES

Aurora’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ back with performance at Ga. Tech

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After breaking records as Aurora Theatre’s bestselling show, “Mamma Mia!” actors are ready to say “here I go again” as part of a 12-show run at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Ferst Center for the Arts scheduled for early this summer. The show, which boasted 50 sold-out performances at the Lawrenceville theater, will run from June 9 through 24 Thursdays through Sundays, which Aurora staff said they are getting excited about. “Aurora Theatre patrons broke all sales records before we even

What: Aurora Theater’s “Mamma Mia!” Where: Georgia Tech’s Ferst Center for the Arts When: June 9 through 22; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays Cost: $30 to $85; visit tickets.arts.gatech.edu to purchase.

opened with their enthusiasm for ‘Mamma Mia!,’” said Aurora’s Artistic Director Anthony Rodriguez. “We are thrilled to bring Lawrenceville’s sold-out run right to the heart of Atlanta so that in-town audiences can dance over to Georgia Tech

and share our story of motherhood, friendship and eternal love.” Inspired by ABBA’s hit songs — “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance

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on Me,” among others — “Mamma Mia!” tells the story of a girl, Sophie Sheridan, who is trying to find her father prior to her wedding. Attempting to have one man walk her down

the aisle, Sheridan secretly invites the three possible candidates to her wedding, bringing them back into her mother’s life for the first time in 20 years, which leads to all kinds of con-

sequences. At its core, the show radiates positivity, Aurora Theatre’s actors previously told the Daily Post. “It has all of the elements of just a fun night at the theater,” said Nick Arapoglou, who plays Sky in the show. “It’s great music, great voices, lots of eye candy and fun costumes and hopefully some great laughs. It’s just uplifting and positive.” Ferst Center ticket range in price from $30 to $85. Table seating is available, which includes complimentary beverages and snacks, and group rates are also available. For more information and ticket purchase, visit tickets.arts.gatech.edu.

A CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON When: 7:30 p.m. June 13 Where: Cobb Energy Centre Cost: Starting at $75 More information: www.cobbenergycentre.com/events/detail/a-conversationwith-president-bill-clinton

Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, with special guest Kenny White, will be performing at Atlanta Symphony Hall on June 13. (Special Photo)

When: 7:45 p.m. June 13 Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.W. in Atlanta Cost: Tickets range from $23 to $152 More information: Visit atlantasymphony.org. Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, with special guest Kenny White, will be performing at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Singer-songwriters Stills and Collins met more than 50 years ago. The two icons of folk will celebrate the golden anniversary by pulling from both their rich back catalogs and debut songs from their new album, “Everybody Knows,” while also interweaving stories from their decades-long journey.

Former President Bill Clinton will speak about the upcoming novel he wrote with James Patterson, “The President is Missing,” and about related issues of today. Clinton served as president from 1993 to 2001, and has written other books, including “My Life,” “Giving” and “Back to Work.” Former President Bill Clinton, above, will speak about his upcoming novel, “The President is Missing,” at right, at 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Cobb Energy Centre. (Special Photos)

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET PRESENTED BY THE ATLANTA OPERA When: 8 p.m. June 9, 7:30 p.m. June 12, 8 p.m. June 15, 8 p.m. June 16 and 3 p.m. June 17 Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway in Atlanta Cost: Tickets range from $35 to $131 More information: Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster. com, by phone at 800745-3000 or at the box office at Cobb Energy Centre.

In this dark musical thriller, performed by the Atlanta Opera, Sweeney Todd returns to London after a long exile. A gruesome plan is then hatched that turns the city into a bloody hellscape. Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley makes his company debut as the title character Sweeney Todd. Stephen Sondheim’s revenge tale won the 1979 Tony Award for Best Musical. It will be sung in English with English subtitles.

The Atlanta Opera will perform “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” through select dates June 9 to 17 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. (Special Photo)

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World of flavor

‘Our Global Kitchen’ exhibit coming to Fernbank BY STAN AWTREY Staff Correspondent

A new exhibit at Atlanta’s Fernbank Museum of Natural History will offer visitors an opportunity to take a deeper dive into the food that ends up on their table. There may be some eye-opening moments for guests, who will get the chance to look closer at the system that brings food to the table. The “Food: Our Global Kitchen” exhibit runs from June 9 through Aug. 26 at Fernbank, part of the series of temporary programs that are offered by the museum throughout the year. The national traveling exhibit takes visitors on a journey around the world and throughout time. It examines how food and culture are intertwined and how every meal tells a story about how it was developed and shaped. An introductory video describes how all foods affect — and are affected by — the world. From there visitors will visit several areas of guided exploration. • Grow: How humans have created countless varieties of crops and livestock adapted to local conditions. It looks at different ways to

Visitors can work at an interactive cooking table, shown above, where visitors “make” famous dishes eaten around the world. In Japan, some farmers grow melons in glass boxes that control their final shape, pictured above right. But the seeds of these melons would still produce round melons, not cubes. (Special Photos: AMNHD/Finnin)

grow food, including factors that range from climate to soils. • Trade: How food moves along complex trade networks, from sacks of spices to shiploads of grain. • Cook: Over time and across civilizations, cooking has produced diverse tools, techniques and cuisines. • Eat: Learn how meals reflect the historic, social and economic status of people. • Taste: Examine how the flavor of food depends on

a variety of factors, including appearance, smell and familiarity. This station includes one of the most popular activities, as visitors are guided by their nose around smelling stations that include scents such as lemon, lavender, thyme and fennel. • Celebrate: Discover how food plays a central part in family traditions, cultural heritage and religious rituals. Visitors will be learn how food will be grown and

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alliance Theatre teaming up for Voltaire’s ‘Candide’ BY ISABEL HUGHES

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The Alliance Theatre, in partnership with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will soon bring Voltaire’s satirical novel “Candide” to life in a theatrical adaption by the same name. “Candide,” which is directed by the theater’s Artistic Director Susan V. Booth with musical direction by Robert Spano, will run May 9 through 20 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall while the theater undergoes a complete renovation. The play, which Hugh Wheeler and Leonard Bernstein adapted from Voltaire’s novel, follows the naïve Candide as he journeys around the world to find his love. Throughout his travels, Candide retains his mentor’s belief that “this is the best of all possible worlds” in the face of ever-increasing catastrophes. “We look forward to bringing Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Candide’ to life on the Symphony Hall stage in partnership with the Alliance Theatre,” Spano said. “Audiences will be delighted by the rich tapestry of this one-of-akind interpretation of this classic work.” The show, for which opening night is set for May 11, will feature a cast of seventeen actors, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Symphony Chorus. With so many people onstage and little room for traditional scenic elements, Booth said she decided to embrace additional mediums — puppetry and film — to enhance the storytelling. “When you have the opportunity to work with musicians as skilled as the Atlanta Symphony

eaten as the world’s population continues to grow. Another highlight of the exhibit includes an interactive game that demonstrates the challenges associated with transporting items like bananas, apples, tuna and lamb around the world. Guests will be able to sit at the table of historical figures like Mongolian warrior Kublai Khan and author Jane Austen. Visitors will get a look at historic dishes, from Mahatma Gandhi’s childhood meal to the

breakfast eaten by Olympic champion Michel Phelps. Admission to the “Food: Our Global Kitchen” program is included with museum admission. Tickets are $20 for adults, $19 for seniors, $18 for children 3-12 and free for children 2 and younger. Admission is free for Fernbank members. Tickets to the Giant Screen Theater are not included with museum admission and require a special ticket. Giant Screen Theater tickets are $13 for adults,

$12 for seniors, $11 for children and $8 for museum members. Visitors save $6 when purchasing a Value Pass, which includes museum admission and one Giant Screen Theater movie ticket. Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road N.E. in Atlanta. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets and visitor information are available at fernbankmuseum.org or 404-929-6400.

RASCAL FLATTS When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14 Where: Verizon Amphitheatre Cost: $50.25 to $90.25 for reserved seating; $25.50 for lawn seating More information: www. vzwamp.com/event/rascalflatts Rascal Flatts hit the road this spring for its headlining Back to U.S. Tour kicking off in Hartford, Conn., and reaches the metro area in June. Encouraging and helping break artists following in their footsteps, the trio has invited chart-toppers Dan + Shay and Carly Pearce to join them this summer. The headlining tour is expected to feature the group’s 17 career No. 1 songs and more, following its residency in Las Vegas

From left, Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus of the group Rascal Flatts perform. (Special Photo) last year. “I can’t describe how much we are looking forward to the tour this summer,” lead singer Gary LeVox said. “We’ve been lucky enough to be in a position to tour consistently throughout our career, and last year felt like the

perfect time to reset as we focused on the release of our 10th album. Coming back this year and with our friends Dan + Shay, who are some of the best guys around, makes it all the more exciting. It’s going to be an awesome time for us and the fans.”

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Orchestra, you don’t put them in the pit,” she said. “We will have about 170 people on stage and (with) a story that involves shipwrecks, warfare, jungle expeditions and the odd burning of heretics, there was a basic square footage challenge to be solved.” Booth said she started thinking about how, as children, “we could make whole worlds in our sandboxes and in our dollhouses.” “I remembered seeing something called ‘micro-puppetry’ on a trip to Eastern Europe many years back and being deeply moved by these tiny figures,” Booth said. “All of those impulses came crashing together when I came across an essay on Voltaire’s philosophical evolution toward the end of his life. He came to a belief that whatever deity was ordering the universe seemed almost to be a

disinterested puppeteer. “That was the answer — marrying miniature puppetry theatre with a live video feed that will project these epic scenes from the story as we’re telling it on stage, all in real time.” Performances of “Candide” run daily from May 9 through 20 except for Thursday, May 10; Monday, May 14; and Friday, May 18, which will not host any shows. All performances are at 8 p.m. except the Sunday performances — May 13 and May 20 — which are at 3 p.m. A Side Interpretation Sign Language Performance will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Tickets, which begin at $20, are available at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office in person or by calling 404-733-5000. They can also be purchased online at alliancetheatre. org/candide.

When: 7 p.m. June 5 Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Cost: Tickets start at $25 More information: www. vzwamp.com/event/poison-cheap-trick Iconic rock band Poison, with all of its original members, will perform as part of its “Poison … Nothin’ But A Good Time 2018” tour with Cheap Trick. Poison is fronted by Bret Michaels and also features Bobby Dall, Rikki Rocket and CC DeVille. The band is best known for hits including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Nothin’ But a Good Time.”

Poison will perform with Cheap Trick at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. June 5. (Special Photo) Cheap Trick includes Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Peters-

son, and its hits include “I Want You to Want Me” and “Surrender.”

THERESA CAPUTO LIVE: THE EXPERIENCE When: 7:30 p.m. June 24 Where: Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E. in Atlanta Cost: Tickets range from $43.25 to $93.75, plus fees More information: Visit foxtheatre.org or call 855285-8499. Medium Theresa Caputo will be live at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on June 24. (Special Photo)

Star of the hit TLC show “Long Island Medium,” Theresa Caputo will share personal stories

about her life and explain how her gift works. “The Experience” brings Caputo face-to-face with fans. “The experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about witnessing something life-changing,” Caputo said. “It’s like ‘Long Island Medium’ live, witnessing first-hand spirit communication.” She has been a practicing medium for more than 15 years.

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COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 770-916-2800 www.cobbenergycentre.com • April 28 through May 6: Carmen • May 11-13: Bach to Broadway • June 9-17: Sweeney Todd • June 13: A Conversation with President Bill Clinton • June 21: Pod Tours America • June 23: An Evening with Bill Maher • July 25: Monsta X

Faith Hill: Soul2Soul The World Tour 2018 with Caitlyn Smith PHILIPS ARENA 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta 404-878-3000 www.philipsarena.com • Nov. 30 and Dec. 1: Elton John RED CLAY MUSIC FOUNDRY 3116 Main St., Duluth 678-957-7283 www.eddieowenpresents. com • Ongoing: Songwriters Open Mic hosted by Eddie • April 27: Jon Chambers, Chris Watts and Benjamin Jason Douglas • April 28: Kate Coleman • May 4: Peter Case, Levi Lowery and John Hopkins and Shawn Mullins • May 10-11: Patty Griffin Willie Nelson is scheduled to perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on May 20. with AHI (Special Photo) • May 12: Street Fighting Band! Radney Foster • May 5: Junior Sisk and • May 19: Beatles Tribute EDDIE’S ATTIC • May 8: Hot Club of CowRamblers Choice Forever Abbey Road 515-B N. McDonough St., town • May 12: Bluegrass Alliance • June 1: Darrin Bradbury, Decatur • May 9: Brendan James • May 19: Cold Water BlueJon Latham and Nick Nace 404-377-4976 • May 10: Amanda Anne grass • June 7: Tony Furtado www.eddiesattic.com Platt and the Honeycutters, • June 9: Bluegrass Alliance • June 9: Edie Carey and • Ongoing: Eddie’s Attic Lindsay Lou • June 23: The King James Rose Cousins Songwriter’s Open Mic • May 11: Steve Forbert, Pat Boys • June 16: Banks and Shane • April 22: Singer Songwriter McGee • June 30: Underhill Rose Spotlight, Mo Pitney • May 12: Mia Green, Sonia INFINITE ENERGY ARENA and The Ormewoods • April 24: Dead Horses Leigh 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, • April 25: Fatai • May 13: Priscilla Renea, Duluth SYLVIA BEARD • April 26: Caitlyn Smith, The Pussywillows 770-813-7500 THEATRE Jobe Fortner • May 14: Joy Williams www.infiniteenergycenter. Buford Community Center, • April 27: Jeffrey Foucault, • May 15: Company of com 2200 Buford Highway, Buford Erick Baker Thieves • April 23: GSMST spring 770-945-6762 • April 28: David Wilcox • May 16: The Rogue Tones concert bufordcommunitycenter.com • April 29: Mutlu, Grayson • May 17: David Bromberg • May 11: Justin Timberlake • May 4: Jaimee Paul Capps • May 18: Callista Clark, with The Shadowboxers • May 5: Derby Day and • May 1: John Baumann Delta Moon • May 22: Khalid: The Roxy Drivn’ N Cryin’ • May 2: The Accidentals • May 19: Firehouse Guitars Tour • June 2: Departure • May 3: Corey Kilgannon, Amp Student Showcase, The • May 28: U2 • June 8: The Malpass Besides Daniel Bitteroots, Andrew Bryant & • June 4: Shania Twain: Now Brothers • May 4: The Bonaventure Book Club • June 11: Harry Styles with • Aug. 11: Mother’s Finest Quartet, Liz Longley Kacey Musgraves • May 5: The Sweet ReEVERETT’S MUSIC BARN • June 20: Daryl Hall & John VERIZON WIRELESS mains 4055 Stonecypher Road, Oates and Train AMPHITHEATRE AT • May 6: Jan Smith Presents: Suwanee • June 22: Salman Khan & ENCORE PARK Musical Theater Mantinee, 678-858-5363 Stars: Da-Bangg Reloaded 2200 Encore Parkway, Blue Water Highway Band, everettsmusicbarn.net Alpharetta • June 23: Tim McGraw &

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www.vzwamp.com • May 19: Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers • May 20: Willie Nelson and Family and Alison Krauss • June 5: Poison and Cheap Trick • June 9: I Love the ’90s featuring Salt-N-Pepa • June 14: Rascal Flatts • June 16: Pop Rocks Rock 100.5 presents Styx • July 7: Foreigner with special guests Whitesnake and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening • July 14: Chicago and REO Speedwagon • July 17: Steve Miller Band 2018 • July 28: Kidz Bop Live 2018 • July 29: Keith Urban with Kelsea Ballerini • Aug. 3-5: Phish • Aug. 11: Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne and LANCO • Aug. 12: Five Finger Death Punch and Breaking Benjamin • Aug. 24: Needtobreathe 2018 • Aug. 29: Charlie Puth with Hailee Steinfeld • Sept. 20: Niall Horan with Maren Morris • Sept. 27: Lady Antebellum 2018 • Oct. 19: Chris Stapleton 2018 THE BOWL @ SUGAR HILL 5039 W. Broad St., Sugar Hill 770-945-6716 www.thebowlatsugarhill.com • May 18: Colbie Caillat • May 19: The SOS Music Fest featuring Sugar Hill Gang, Kool Moe Dee, Chubb Rock, Kurtis Blow and DJ Grandmaster Dee • June 2: Easton Corbin • June 23: Village People and Sister Sledge • July 14: Vertical Horizon • Aug. 25: Michael Bolton • Oct. 26: Don Felder

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spring arts preview BY VENUE — ART AURORA THEATRE 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville 678-226-6222 www.auroratheatre.com • Ongoing: Aurora Comedy Nights • Ongoing: Morning Care • Ongoing: After Care • Ongoing: Mini Camps and Master Camps • Through April 22: Mamma Mia! • April 28: Musicals by Moonlight: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lawrenceville Lawn) • April 29: Musicals by Moonlight: Hairspray (Duluth Town Green) • May 10 through June 3: Ripcord HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 300, Duluth 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org • Through April 28: Gallery exhibition: The Future of America • Through April 28: Gallery exhibition: The Nature of Wood with Wes Jones • June 4 to July 27: Passport Adventures in Art Summer Camp

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INFINITE ENERGY THEATER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.infiniteenergycenter. com • Through April 22: Applause Talent • April 23: A Night at the Movies presented by GSMST • April 27: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Live

“Damn Yankees,” a rehearsal of which is pictured, opened April 12 at Sylvia Beard Theatre and will run through April 29. (Special Photo) • April 29: Azadi — Freedom through Dance presented by Chandra Dance Academy • May 5-6: Dancing Lion King presented by Buford School of Ballet • May 9: The Naked Truth presented by Red Stars International • May 12: La La Land presented by All Stars Performing Arts • May 18-20: Coppelia presented by Northeast Atlanta Ballet • June 3: Footnotes Dance and Acrobatics Dance Showcase 2018 • June 17: Wailing in the Waters KUDZU ART ZONE 116 Carlyle St., Norcross 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org • April 17 to June 16: Plein Air Artworks from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens • May 11-30: Open Show Exhibition at Rectory • June 18 to Sept. 7: Waterworks Exhibition NEW DAWN THEATER Mall Corners, 3650-A Satellite Blvd., Duluth 678-887-5015

www.newdawntheatercompany.com • Through May 6: Born Yesterday • May 12: Motown and Beyond • May 19-20: Love Throughout the Ages • May 26: Steve McKee’s Memorial Day Concert PLAYER’S GUILD @ SUGAR HILL Events held around Sugar Hill City Hall, venues noted 5039 W. Broad St. 678-541-6132 www.pgatsh.com • Sept. 14-30: The Odd Couple • Oct. 20: Sugar Hill Cemetery Tours • Nov. 2-18: The Importance of Being Earnest SYLVIA BEARD THEATRE Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford 770-945-6762 www.bufordcommunitycenter.com • Through April 29: Damn Yankees • May 4: Jaimee Pail • May 12: Robin Fox

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•From Page 1C Anthony Rodriguez said the outdoor concerts have been popular for years, to the point that the theatre now also does them in Duluth and Suwanee for special events. He sees holding a concert as part of ArtsFest as mutually beneficial for the festival as well as the theater. “It helps to raise awareness,” Rodriguez said. “We have a very, very strong committed patron base and they love our concerts. We try to take a show we’ve done before that people can rally around so I think it will drive people to ArtsFest and to the concert in the evening.” Tickets for VIP dinner and show packages for six people at a table can be purchased for $350 at www.auroratheatre.com/hunchback-in-lawrenceville. Non-VIP seats on the lawn are free. Another popular draw at ArtsFest each year is the sidewalk chalk art. The bicentennial-themed Chalk Walk competition will begin with check-in for the artists at 9 a.m., and judging will take place at 1 p.m. Awards for the competition will be handed out one hour later. Although this year is Gwinnett County’s bicentennial, Lawrenceville’s own 200th birthday celebration isn’t too far behind. The city’s bicentennial will happen in 2021, meaning the city has played a part in nearly all of the county’s 200 years of history. Sherman said the decision to highlight the county’s bicentennial comes back to Lawrenceville’s place in the county. “A celebration of 200 years — it makes sense for us to incorporate it as often and as

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Aurora Theatre cast members perform “Hairspray” during last year’s ArtsFest Gwinnett celebration at the Lawrenceville Lawn. The city of Lawrenceville will hold this year’s ArtsFest, which will feature the Aurora’s performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” on Saturday. (Photo: City of Lawrenceville)

Above left, Ron Smith works on chalk portraits for people attending the 2016 ArtsFest Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. The city of Lawrenceville will hold this year’s ArtsFest on Saturday. (Photo: Cole McCauley) Above right, an artist works at his booth during last year’s ArtsFest Gwinnett event on the Lawrenceville Lawn. The city of Lawrenceville will hold this year’s ArtsFest on Saturday. (Photo: City of Lawrenceville)

much as possible in everything that we do because we are the county seat,” she said. The application for the

Chalk Walk competition is available at https://bit. ly/2qDFARD. Vendor application are due by Wednesday

and can be found at https:// bit.ly/2qE3BrR. The Lawrenceville Lawn is located at 210 Luckie St.

to encourage and motivate those who are eager to take the next step in their leadership journey. Speakers scheduled to share their insights and success stories include Hall of Fame baseball manager Joe Torre, former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison and sports psychologist Jim Loehr. It’s a great chance to evaluate your skills and network with other likeminded people. Justin Timberlake, May 11: The versatile Timberlake brings his nonstop high energy “Man of the Woods Tour” to Gwinnett. The album by the same name was released in February, shortly before his appearance at halftime of the Super Bowl. The first release, a single called “Filthy,” reached No. 9 on the Billboard chart. Who knows? You may get a chance to take a selfie with J.T. U2, May 28: Bring your sunglasses and join Bono and the Edge as the iconic Irish rockers make their first stop at Infinite Energy. You can expect to hear many of your favorites, as well as selections from the “Songs of Experience” album that was released in December. U2 is one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 170 million records worldwide. Shania Twain, June 4: The Queen of Country Pop, who has sold more than 100 million records, is back with her “Now Tour.” Her “Now” album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart and has already produced three hits. The tour began as a way to celebrate the 20-year release of the “Come On Over” album from 1997, which has sold more than 15.7 million copies in the United States and sent 11 of the 16 songs to the top 30, three of which reached No. 1. Hall & Oates and Train, June 20: The blue-eyed soul duo of Daryl Hall and John Oates have teamed up with Train for the new “Philly Forget Me Not” single that’s enjoying widespread airtime. You don’t have to be a “Rich Girl” or a “Maneater” to enjoy Hall & Oates, considered by some rock critics as the greatest duo of all-time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

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