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NOISE STOMP returns to Fox Theatre BY CAROLE TOWNSEND Staff Correspondent

ATLANTA — STOMP, the unique percussive musical production that combines dance, music and engaging audience interaction is coming back to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta from Wednesday through March 6. The show returns with some exciting new surprises and intriguing new props, such as tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. An international sensation, STOMP has evolved and grown in scope and variety for 14 years. It has become the most financially successful off-Broadway show in history, and the New York production has enjoyed a 15year run in the city’s Orpheum Theatre. There are two STOMP troupes in Europe, and international engagements include Korea, Brazil, Greece, Australia, Chile, China and South Africa. STOMP has played in more than 350 cities and 36 countries. Show creators Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas take pride in the fact that STOMP is a dynamic, never-the-same-thing-twice show that amazes and

IFYOUGO • What: STOMP • Where: Fox Theatre • When: Wednesday through March 6 • Showtimes: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Fridays, 1, 5, and 9 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday • Tickets: Prices range from $24 to $59. • More info: www.stomponline.com.

adults. Zippo lighters, brooms, trash cans, boots, even hubcaps are all used to create a musical production that has to be seen to be believed and appreciated.

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STOMP returns to the Fox Theatre on Wednesday. The show runs through March 6.

delights audiences, even those who have seen the show more than once. “After creating new routines for STOMP OUT LOUD in Vegas, Luke and I decided it was time to rework elements of our main production, STOMP,” McNicholas said. “Every reworking has involved losing some pieces and gaining new ones, but has always stayed true to the original premise of the show: to create rhythmic music with instantly recognizable objects, and do it with an eccentric sense of character and humor.” Performers in this imaginative, high-energy production use dance and easily recognizable items to create sounds and visual images that delight both children and FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 • WWW.GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM • PAGE 3

THE DISH

Babalu Cuban Joint www.babalucubanjoint.com

BY CAROLE TOWNSEND Staff Correspondent

• Open since: January • Location: 802 Dacula Road in Dacula, near the intersection of Old Peachtree Road and Dacula Road • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays. • Owner: Ivan Jaramillo • Atmosphere: Situated in the corner of a new outparcel development on Dacula Road in Dacula, this small, quaint Cuban restaurant offers healthy, fresh authentic fare with a nod toward local farmers, wineries and breweries. Small but definitely with a retro, Ybor City Cuban feel. There’s a big palm tree in one corner, and a display of good cigars (not Cuban) for sale by the register. By the time warm weather arrives, the festive patio should be completed.

802 Dacula Road, Dacula

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ONTHEMENU All menu selections are available for both lunch and dinner Lunch • Platters include sandwich and gourmet salad or choice of one of five soups made daily, $6.99, served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily • The 751 Cuban Sandwich: Swiss cheese, roasted pork, ham, mustard and pickles on Cuban bread • Healthy Cuban Sandwich: Like the 751, but made with turkey and chicken • Ropa Vieja: Shredded beef, pickles, cheese on Cuban bread Dinner • Paella: “The real deal,” made with fresh seafood (shrimp, mussels, scallops, fresh fish and squid), olives and capers, $ 23.99 • Carne con Papas: Sirloin tips with potatoes, $9.99 • Chicken platter: Chicken breast, black beans and rice with Cuban bread, $9.99

vorful cuisine. Putting his healthy and fresh spin on Cuban food sets his restaurant apart. “We cook with very low sodium and much lower fat (than is typical in Cuban food),” said Jaramillo, adding that he buys fresh vegetables from local growers and serves craft beers made locally. Jaramillo is also proud of the impressive wine list offered at Babalu, and the sangria is • Menu: Jaramillo said “excellent.” “I’m the owner-operathat opening Babalu tor. I’m here all the time. Cuban Joint two months That’s important,” ago was “a dream come true.” Having been taught Jaramillo said. If you see something to cook by his mom from on the menu that you the time he was a little boy instilled in him a love might want to try but for the art of creating fla- aren’t sure, he’ll even

take the time to describe the dish to you and help you understand the menu. Desserts are not overlooked, with authentic choices such as Tres Leches, Dulce de Leche ice cream, Quattro Leches (yellow cake soaked in three sweet milks and caramel), and even pastry, fruit and cheese selections. Jaramillo even offers protein smoothies flavored with tropical fruits — mamey, mango and berry. • Things you might not know: The popular “751” sandwich gets its name from the fact that it’s 751 miles from the restaurant’s location to Cuba.

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Staff Photo: Jason Braverman

Babalu Cuban Joint in Dacula serves its 751 Cuban sandwich with black beans and rice.The sandwich is named after the number of miles from the restaurant to Cuba.

ART BEAT

Suwanee SculpTour public art event finalizes call for artists The exciting project undertaken by the city of Suwanee, Suwanee SculpTour, has its first deadline Tuesday when artists are required to turn in their registration forms for acceptance into this unique exhibition. Suwanee SculpTour, a project of the Suwanee Public Arts Commission, will be an exhibit of 10 to 15 original outdoor sculptures displayed around downtown Suwanee from May through March 2012. The project is modeled after successful programs in Columbus, Georgia and elsewhere around the country. Artists interested in participating in Suwanee SculpTour can find more information about artwork sizes, materials, other deadlines and the registration form by going to the

ART BEAT HOLLEY CALMES

Brinson, Suwanee’s Economic and Community Development Director, has great enthusiasm for

this project. “This will be a cultural amenity for all of Gwinnett,” Brinson said. “We

believe this can become a tourist attraction for Suwanee and for all of the county. As this event

grows each year, with new sculptures being • See Art Beat, Page 6

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Art Beat • From Page 5

reality, according to Brinson. exhibited on a yearly Brinson said, “Art is basis, people coming to one of those things that see it can also stop at the until you experience it, Mall of Georgia or visit you don’t know how it other Gwinnett attracwill affect you. Every tions.” time I talk to a neighborSuwanee has long been ing city, we’re all realiza leader in the Gwinnett ing the importance of the arts community. The arts and what it brings to Suwanee PAC, estabour town. We’re all findlished in 2008, has ing our own way, our already commissioned a own niche. When you put spectacular suspended sculpture created by world renowned industrial artist Koryn Rolstad for Suwanee’s City Hall. Suwanee encourages developers to commit 1 percent of their new projects’ cost to funding public art on their property or support public art in other locations throughout the community. “It is so cool that so many Gwinnett communities have gotten involved in the arts,” Brinson said. “Suwanee has chosen public art and sculpture as their artistic focus. We have a great park, and great spaces to show off artists and their art.” Suwanee has more than sculpture to offer, however. “I love nothing better than to sit on the patio at Mellow Mushroom and watch people look at the art in the windows that has been provided by the North Gwinnett Arts Association,” Brinson said. The organization, founded in early 2010, has been a dynamic force in Suwanee’s arts community. But art doesn’t happen without financial support. People’s Bank and Trust has been a major contributor to making Suwanee SculpTour a

it all together, it is significant.” For more information, call Denise Brinson or Toni Shrewsbury at 770945-8996 or e-mail them at denise@suwanee.com or tshrewsbury@suwanee.com. Holley Calmes is a freelance writer and public relations consultant specializing in the arts. E-mail her at hcalmes@mindspring.com.

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MOVIES Alexandra Daddario, left, and Owen Wilson star in “Hall Pass.”

Just ‘Pass’ on it

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AN ADDITIONAL Farrelly brothers put out another immature clunker PERFORMANCE HAS Grace) but still regularly gawk at and around Atlanta although few local Hall Pass other women and talk about sex in landmarks can be readily identified. BEEN ADDED DUE TO (R) front of them. The men’s boorish One noted exception is the legendary behavior is harmless but insulting, Buckhead watering hole “Johnny’s * ★★★ ★★ and like the movie itself is more tireHideaway,” also known to both its POPULAR DEMAND! some and juvenile than outright fans and detractors as “God’s Waiting B M C offensive. Room.” The Hideaway sequence isn’t After discussing the matter with very funny, but another taking place NOW - FEBRUARY 27 their self-help author neighbor Lucy at what looks like the Country Club Y

ICHAEL

LARK

Movie Critic

Since hitting the mother lode in the last century with the triple-threat that was “Dumb and Dumber,” “Kingpin” and “There’s Something About Mary,” writer/director brothers Peter and Bobby Farrelly have gone on to make a half dozen clunker clones in a row. With “Hall Pass” their streak is extended to seven. Forbearers of sorts to Judd Apatow and his cronies, the Farrellys are less clever versions of their imitators and their imaginations seem to be stuck in the eighth grade. There are only so many ways you can repackage sexual euphemisms and bodily fluid jokes before appearing desperate. As a concept, “Hall Pass” is better than most; it’s in the execution where it all falls apart. For the most part, best friends Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) are happily married suburbanite schlubs. They truly love their wives (Jenna Fischer as Maggie and Christina Applegate as

(Joy Behar), Maggie and then Grace decide to take her iffy advice: give Rick and Fred one-week hall passes. For seven whole days, they can be relieved of their marital commitments, act like they’re single again and get it all out of their systems. Fred is ecstatic, Rick less so and their three poker buddies can’t wait to sit back and watch them start reelin’ in the babes. It becomes painfully clear early on that these guys are all bark and no bite and would rather stuff themselves silly at Applebee’s and enjoy a postmeal nap than actually chase women. What Rick and Fred don’t realize is that during this same time Maggie and Grace are staying at a beach house and are being doggedly pursued by two randy amateur baseball players. Turnabout is fair play. While it is set in the Farrelly’s hometown of Providence, R.I., the movie was shot almost exclusively in

of the South involving marijuanalaced brownies is. As they sometimes do, the Farrellys veer off the harmless romantic comedy road and in at least one instance here, literally crash into a tasteless, ill-fitting ditch. After a dressing down by one of the ballplayers, one of the wives puts herself in near-death peril. Insulting remarks meant as jokes regarding women of a certain age land with gigantic thuds. A jealous stalker/boyfriend shows up packing heat and a tire iron with the clear intent of murder. The filmmakers recover somewhat in the final scenes — all involving Rick — where the humor is genuine, intelligent and borderline heartwarming. Unless you’re a Farrelly brothers completist, save yourself some time and money and wait for the DVD which, given the movie’s likely boxoffice tanking, should be available before summer starts. (New Line)

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BEST PICTURE The Skinny: Last year, after not doing so since the early ’40s, the Academy decided — solely because of continued low ratings — to double the amount of Best Picture nominees. In addition to reeking of desperation, it ultimately devalues the prize and plays havoc with the voting. Although actual figures are never revealed to the public, many insiders believe last year’s winner (“The Hurt Locker”) won with less than 50 percent of the votes, thus capturing the prize by de facto default. Even with 10 reasonably decent titles in the mix, only two have any viable chance to win.

Who’ll win and who’s missing from this year’s awards WINTER’S BONE

BLACK SWAN

The Bottom Line: The front-runner from the time of its release in the summer all way up to its win at the Golden Globes, “The Social Network” was both the critics’ darling and an audience favorite. However, like many things associated with the Internet, the movie’s initial sheen has dulled and it has lost all of its marginal momentum. In addition to being far more deserving, “The King’s Speech” is exactly what old school members of the Academy want in a Best Picture winner. It’s a beautifully photographed uplifting drama overflowing with memorable performances and a superbly crafted screenplay delivered within a measured, no-nonsense framework.There’s not one weak chink in its stiff upper-lip armor and it will emerge victorious, if only by a slim margin.

BEST DIRECTOR Darren Aronofsky for “Black Swan” David O. Russell for “The Fighter” Tom Hooper for “The King’s Speech” David Fincher for “The Social Network” Joel Coen and Ethan Coen for “True Grit”

THE FIGHTER MIA: Christopher Nolan for “Inception” The Skinny: This is by far the tightest race of the evening. Aronofsky and Russell — who are often mistaken for each other and don’t play well with others — don’t have a prayer.The Coens have won multiple times and “True Grit” was good but not great. Hooper won the usual bellwether Director’s Guild prize but is not well known and his film will likely win the Best Picture award.

TOY STORY 3

THE KING’S SPEECH INCEPTION

The Bottom Line: The Academy will again assume the role of Solomon (“Saving Private Ryan,” “The Pianist,” “Traffic,” “Brokeback Mountain”) by splitting up the two big non-acting prizes and will award the Oscar to Fincher. “The Social Network” is not his best effort and this will be a premature “lifetime achievement” affair, but the timing is right. It will go far in making up for the overlooking of “Fight Club,” “Se7en,” “Zodiac” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

THE SOCIAL NETWORK What is regarded by most critics, audiences and industry insiders as the worst year for movies in 50 years finally comes to a close Sunday night when the 83rd annual Academy Awards mercifully closes the books on 2010. For the second year in a row, all four of the acting races are runVIEWPOINTS aways and the only tension of the MICHAEL CLARK evening will take place in the last 10 minutes of the four-hour broadcast. In another effort to rope in younger viewers, the Academy has pegged Best Actor nominee James Franco and tabloid regular Anne Hathaway as co-hosts which could prove to be interesting. Though the camera loves both of them, neither has ever hosted an event of this magnitude before and each will have to rely on their comedic chops in order to make it through the night with their dignity intact. Below is my take on the six major awards, a few glaring omissions and some of the lower-profile winners.

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BEST ACTOR Javier Bardem “Biutiful”

Jeff Bridges “True Grit”

The Skinny: Easily the strongest group and also the most anticlimactic of the competitions. Both Franco and Eisenberg are too young and neither has been around the block enough times. Both Bardem and Bridges are recent winners and many feel they got their nods based on past glories and a perceived lack of other possible deserving candidates.

Jesse Eisenberg “The Social Network”

Colin Firth “The King’s Speech”

James Franco “127 Hours” MIA: Paul Giamatti, “Barney’s Version”

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The Bottom Line: Pure and simple, Firth in a landslide. His Vegas odds are 1-33; it won’t even be close. He has put in the time and the sweat equity and has proved over and over that he is far more than just a handsome, go-to period-piece leading man. His is not only the best performance in any category in 2010 it is the finest, most realized performance by anyone in the last decade.

BEST ACTRESS Annette Bening “The Kids Are All Right”

Nicole Kidman “Rabbit Hole”

Jennifer Lawrence “Winter’s Bone”

Natalie Portman “Black Swan”

Michelle Williams “Blue Valentine” MIA: Rosamund Pike “Barney’s Version”

The Skinny: Kudos to the Academy for even nominating the under-the-radar Lawrence; in a perfect world, she’d be the favorite. Williams and Kidman were great as well but also in an ultra-depressing movies that tanked big time. If sentiment was the sole deciding factor, Bening would take the prize in a walk, even though she starred in a comedy.This is her fourth nomination and it will be the fourth time she’ll lose to another higher-profile, (usually) younger nominee. The Bottom Line: While still in her 20s and with just a single previous nomination, Portman began her career before she was a teen and is rightfully considered by her peers to be wholly deserving of the award. She is a consummate professional who avoids scandal and she alone turned what should have been a low-performing, arthouse downer into a bona fide blockbuster.

127 HOURS

For more Oscar predictions, see page 11

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Christian Bale “The Fighter”

John Hawkes “Winter’s Bone”

Jeremy Renner “The Town”

Mark Ruffalo “The Kids Are All Right”

Geoffrey Rush “The King’s Speech” MIA: Dustin Hoffman “Barney’s Version”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

The Skinny: Ruffalo … sorry, he’s a lightweight and shouldn’t have even received a nomination. Hawkes and Renner were both superb but each played evil, sick-puppy types who generally don’t do well in this category — Joe Pesci in “GoodFellas” notwithstanding. Rush managed to win the BAFTA, but that was mostly due to the fact that “The King’s Speech” was a British production and he’s Australian. He’s also won before (in “Shine”) and is technically the colead in his movie. The Bottom Line: Like Portman, Bale began his career prior to puberty (remember “Empire of the Sun”?) and he takes a lot of daring chances with his choice of roles. He’s also had a huge scandal (the “Terminator Salvation” on-set tirade) and is the current Batman (the Academy isn’t keen on superheroes). None of the past matters here; Bale deserves it and will win.

Amy Adams “The Fighter”

Helena Bonham Carter “The King’s Speech”

Melissa Leo “The Fighter”

Hailee Steinfeld “True Grit”

Jacki Weaver “Animal Kingdom” MIA: Mila Kunis “Black Swan”

The Skinny: This is always the most volatile and unpredictable category, and even though there is a clear front-runner, it could provide a big surprise. Yes, she’s cute and is exactly what the Academy gravitates toward, but Steinfeld’s was a lead performance. Weaver? Has anyone even seen this movie? Carter won the BAFTA but that’s because she played the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and she looks good in hats. It is the presence of wild card Steinfeld and the always classy but not really deserving Adams in the mix that could set the stage for an upset. The Bottom Line: Whenever two or more performers from the same film (“Thelma & Louise,” the first two “Godfather” flicks for example) are nominated in the same category, they usually cancel each other out in the voting.Young beautiful women regularly beat out seasoned, more talented veterans. However, the recent past nominee Leo has a lot of momentum and should pull it out — and will probably give the most colorful, lengthy and emotionally-packed acceptance speech.

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Who’ll win and who’s missing from this year’s awards WINTER’S BONE

BLACK SWAN

TOY STORY 3

THE KING’S SPEECH INCEPTION

TRUE GRIT

THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT

BEST ACTOR Javier Bardem “Biutiful”

Jeff Bridges “True Grit”

Jesse Eisenberg “The Social Network”

Colin Firth “The King’s Speech”

James Franco “127 Hours” MIA: Paul Giamatti, “Barney’s Version”

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BEST ACTRESS Annette Bening “The Kids Are All Right”

Nicole Kidman “Rabbit Hole”

Jennifer Lawrence “Winter’s Bone”

Natalie Portman “Black Swan”

Michelle Williams “Blue Valentine” MIA: Rosamund Pike “Barney’s Version”

127 HOURS

For more Oscar predictions, see page 11

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Christian Bale “The Fighter”

John Hawkes “Winter’s Bone”

Jeremy Renner “The Town”

Mark Ruffalo “The Kids Are All Right”

Geoffrey Rush “The King’s Speech” MIA: Dustin Hoffman “Barney’s Version”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Amy Adams “The Fighter”

Helena Bonham Carter “The King’s Speech”

Melissa Leo “The Fighter”

Hailee Steinfeld “True Grit”

Jacki Weaver “Animal Kingdom” MIA: Mila Kunis “Black Swan”

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5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Megamind (PG)

3:45, 4:45, 6:45, 7:45 Due Date (R)

5:15, 7:30, 9:45

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Big Momma’s: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

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Drive Angry (R)

1:15, 3:50, 6:45, 9:15, 11:55 Drive Angry 3-D (R)

12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00

Black Swan (R)

The Eagle (PG-13)

1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Blue Valentine (R)

9:45 Gnomeo and Juliet (G)

12:50, 3:05, 5:15, 7:40 Gnomeo and Juliet 3-D (G)

11:50, 2:00, 4:25, 7:15, 9:25, 11:35 The Green Hornet (PG-13)

2:50, 7:45 Hall Pass (R)

12:00, 1:10, 2:30, 4:00, 5:10, 6:40, 7:45, 9:15, 10:20, 11:50 I Am Number Four The IMAX Experience (PG-13)

1:30, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40, 12:10 I Am Number Four (PG-13)

11:50, 12:40, 2:25, 3:30, 5:10, 6:20, 7:50, 9:00, 10:30, 11:40 Just Go With It (PG-13)

12:50, 4:05, 7:00, 9:45 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G)

12:25, 2:55, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3-D (G)

1:25, 4:20, 7:20, 10:00 The King’s Speech (R)

Just Go With It (PG-13)

No Strings Attached (R)

Gnomeo and Juliet 3-D (G)

11:35, 2:20, 7:05, 9:55

11:35, 2:35, 5:20, 8:10

11:50, 1:55, 4:00, 6:30, 8:35

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G)

The Rite (PG-13)

Gnomeo and Juliet (G)

12:20, 3:55, 7:00, 9:45

11:15, 2:00, 4:55, 7:45, 10:25

12:20, 2:25, 4:55, 7:00, 9:15

The Roommate (PG-13)

Hall Pass (R)

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3-D (G)

11:20, 12:10, 2:45, 4:30, 5:10, 7:55, 9:30, 10:10

12:45, 4:20, 7:30, 10:15

True Grit (PG-13)

I Am Number Four (PG-13)

The King’s Speech (R)

10:00, 3:00, 8:00

11:35, 2:05, 4:40, 7:10, 9:55

12:05, 3:45, 7:20, 10:20

Unknown (PG-13)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG)

Just Go With It (PG-13)

No Strings Attached (R)

10:45, 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10

5:15, 8:15

11:30, 1:00, 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 6:40, 7:40, 9:20, 10:20

11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:45, 10:45

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3-D (G)

The Roommate (PG-13)

11:00, 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:25

True Grit (PG-13)

11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:25

11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55

Unknown (PG-13)

No Strings Attached (R)

1:15, 4:15, 7:40, 10:15 The Roommate (PG-13)

11:55, 2:15, 4:50, 7:35, 9:50, 12:10 True Grit (PG-13)

1:30, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 Unknown (PG-13)

1:20, 2:40, 4:00, 5:20, 7:00, 9:35, 10:35, 12:10

DACULA GREAT ESCAPE THEATERS: HAMILTON MILL 14 2160 Hamilton Creek Parkway Dacula, GA 30019 678-482-0624 www.greatescapetheaters.com

11:50, 2:35, 5:15, 8:05, 10:35

12:35, 5:45, 10:35

700 Gwinnett Drive, No. 216 678-985-2222 www.georgiatheatrecompany.com

The Dilemma (PG-13)

AMC DISCOVER MILLS 18 THEATRES 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 415 678-847-9265 www.amctheatres.com

1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40 The Company Men (R)

2:10, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 The Eagle (PG-13)

1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Green Hornet (PG-13)

1:55, 4:50, 7:25, 10:00 Hall Pass (R)

2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 The King’s Speech (R)

1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45 No Strings Attached (R)

4:15, 7:15, 9:50

1:35, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55

Gulliver’s Travels (PG)

The Rite (PG-13)

5:10, 7:20, 9:40

1:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:45

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (PG-13)

1:45, 4:35, 7:20, 9:50

4:40, 7:50 Little Fockers (PG-13)

12:10, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15

The Roommate (PG-13) Sanctum 3-D (R)

7:05, 9:35 Tangled (PG)

LAWRENCEVILLE

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

4:05, 7:05, 9:35

COLONIAL 18 THEATRES

10:45, 11:45, 12:30, 1:30, 2:25, 3:20, 4:20, 5:15, 6:20, 7:00, 8:05, 9:05, 9:55, 10:50, 11:50

5:20, 7:45, 10:00

Drive Angry 3-D (R)

The Tourist (PG-13)

10:30, 1:20, 4:10, 6:45, 9:25, 11:55, The Eagle (PG-13) 11:20, 5:05, 11:00

4:10, 7:10, 9:45

Glove (NR)

Unstoppable (PG-13)

10:20, 1:05, 3:40, 6:20, 8:55, 11:30am 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:15

11:30, 2:40, 6:10, 9:35,

4:00, 7:00, 9:30

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

Drive Angry 3-D (R)

10:25, 12:40, 3:05, 5:25, 8:15 Gnomeo and Juliet 3-D (G)

VENTURE CINEMA 12

1:20, 2:30, 3:45, 4:55, 6:10, 7:20, 8:35, 9:45, 11:00

11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20, The Eagle (PG-13)

Big Momma’s: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

11:25, 2:05, 4:35, 6:55, 9:45

11:15, 2:00, 4:55, 7:45, 10:25

The Green Hornet (PG-13)

Gnomeo and Juliet 3-D (G)

11:30, 12:40, 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 7:25, 7:50, 10:00, 10:30

2:15, 7:25

10:15, 12:25, 2:40, 5:05, 7:15, 9:25

Hall Pass (R)

Black Swan (R)

11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30,

11:15, 12:45, 2:00, 3:30, 4:45, 6:15, 7:30, 9:00, 10:15, 11:45

I Am Number Four (PG-13)

The Roommate (PG-13)

12:15, 2:30, 5:00 Unknown (PG-13)

11:40, 2:15, 4:50, 7:30, 10:00

DULUTH

The Mechanic (R) No Strings Attached (R)

12:25, 2:45, 5:25, 7:55, 10:35

The King’s Speech (R)

1:15, 4:10, 7:05, 9:55 12:20, 5:30, 10:25

GEORGIA THEATRE CO., TOWN CENTER VALUE

1:40, 6:55

REGAL CINEMAS, MEDLOCK CROSSING 18 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 170 770-814-8437 www.regalcinemas.com

825 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road 770-237-0744 www.amctheatres.com

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

Gnomeo and Juliet (G)

Megamind (PG) Season of the Witch (PG-13)

5:30, 7:55, 10:10 Tron: Legacy

5:00, 8:00

3750 Venture Dr. 678-957-9545 www.venturecinema12.com

1:00, 3:20 True Grit (PG13)

1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30

REGAL SNELLVILLE OAKS 14 2125 E. Main St., Snellville 770-972-7469 www.regalcinemas.com

Drive Angry (R)

2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Drive Angry 3-D (R)

1:30, 4:00, 6:20, 8:40, 11:00 The Fighter (R)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG)

2:55, 8:20

4:20, 7:05, 9:35

2:25, 4:25, 6:25, 8:25, 10:25

I Am Number Four (PG-13)

Season of the Witch (PG-13)

Gnomeo and Juliet 3-D (G)

10:55, 12:20, 1:40, 3:15, 4:30, 6:00, 7:20, 8:50, 10:10, 11:35,

4:05, 7:10, 9:30

1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:25, 9:25

12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8:10, 11:00

10:05, 12:45, 3:20, 6:00, 8:40, 10:55am 1:35, 4:15, 7:00, 9:50

The Eagle (PG-13)

Just Go With It (PG-13)

2:00, 7:55

4:05, 6:55, 9:30

10:50, 1:50, 4:50, 7:45, 10:40, 8:30, 11:20

Little Fockers (PG-13)

The Fighter (R)

10:30, 11:55am 1:20, 2:50, 4:10, 5:40, 7:10, 8:30, 10:00

Justin Bieber Never Say Never (G)

5:00, 11:00

5:20, 7:35, 9:50

Justin Bieber Never Say Never (G)

10:35, 11:50am 1:25, 2:45, 4:15, 5:35, 7:05, 9:50

Gulliver’s Travels (PG)

Gnomeo and Juliet (G)

11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:35

The King’s Speech (R)

5:25, 7:40, 10:00

12:10, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:10

11:05, 1:55, 4:40, 7:40, 10:45

The Tourist (PG-13)

The Mechanic (R)

4:00, 7:00, 9:25

11:45, 2:30, 5:10, 8:05, 10:45 Drive Angry (R)

Tron: Legacy (PG)

Gnomeo and Juliet (G)

Grace Card (PG-13)

2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 I Am Number Four (PG-13)

1:15, 2:20, 3:40, 4:45, 6:05, 7:10, 8:30, 9:40, 11:00 Just Go With It (PG-13)

2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G)

Big Momma’s: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

Gnomeo and Juliet 3-D (G)

Justin Bieber Never Say Never:The Director’s Fan Cut 3-D (G)

11:30, 2:05, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50

10:00, 12:50, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00,

2:20, 8:20

The Dilemma (PG-13)

12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:10

Hall Pass (R)

The King’s Speech (R)

The Roommate (PG-13)

4:10, 6:50, 9:25

Drive Angry 3-D (R)

12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:50

9:55, 12:45, 3:35, 6:30, 9:20

11:35, 5:00, 10:30

I Am Number Four (PG-13)

5:35, 10:50

12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:20

The Mechanic (R)

Unknown (PG-13)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (PG-13)

The Eagle (PG-13)

11:55, 12:30, 2:50, 4:45, 7:15, 7:40, 10:00, 10:30

10:35, 1:00, 3:50, 6:15, 8:45

10:20, 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20, 12:00

4:15, 7:25, 9:00

2:50, 5:25, 8:15, 10:40

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1:35, 4:00, 6:20, 8:40, 10:55 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3-D (G)

2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 The Mechanic (R) Unknown (PG-13)

OSCARS2011 Probable winners in other categories: Best Animated Picture “Toy Story 3” Best Foreign Language Film “Biutiful” Best Documentary “Inside Job” Best Adapted Screenplay “The Social Network” Best Original Screenplay “The King’s Speech” Best Costume Design “The King’s Speech” Best Cinematography “True Grit” Best Art Direction “The King’s Speech” Best Editing “The Social Network” Best Score “The Social Network” Best Song “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3” Best Special Effects “Inception” Best Make-up “The Wolfman”

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MOVIES Oscar wild: A look at the Academy’s top bizarre moments BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic

LOS ANGELES — The Academy Awards are, for the most part, an elegant and tightly controlled affair. But wacky things can and do happen sometimes — and those are the moments viewers remember the most. So here are the most bizarre moments in the show’s history are, in no particular order — because really, it’s an honor just to be nominated: • The streaker (1974): Just as host David Niven was about to introduce Elizabeth Taylor, a naked man came running across the

stage behind him, flashing a peace sign. (It was the ’70s.) The whole place naturally went wild with laughter, but Niven, being the epitome of British class and cool, didn’t miss a beat. He deadpanned: “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen. But isn’t it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?” • Marlon Brando sends Sacheen Littlefeather on stage (1973): Brando won best actor for his iconic portrayal of Don Corleone in “The Godfather.” But he refused to accept the award,

and instead sent a woman who said she was an Apache named Sacheen Littlefeather to speak on his behalf. Brando was protesting what he believed to be stereotypical treatment of Native Americans in the film industry. Littlefeather’s speech drew a mixture of applause and boos, as well as questions about whether she was truly a Native American herself. • Rob Lowe’s duet with Snow White (1989): Allan Carr injected an element of high camp when he took over as producer of the Academy Awards. He was, after all, the man behind such splashy movie musicals as “Grease” and “Can’t

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Stop the Music,” and he won a Tony for the Broadway hit “La Cage aux Folles.” But his Oscar ceremony is considered one of the biggest flops in the show’s history. It included a 20-minute opening dance number with a squeakyvoiced Snow White-lookalike singing “Proud Mary”

with Lowe, who was just getting over a sex-tape scandal. Just try to watch it without cringing. • Bjork’s swan dress (2001): Being notoriously daring and different as she is, Bjork dazzled and bedeviled everyone when she showed up at the planet’s most-watched red car-

pet in a white, fluffy gown with a swan’s head draped around her neck. (The Icelandic singer and actress was nominated for best original song for “I’ve Seen It All” from Lars von Trier’s “Dancer in the Dark.”) It is arguably the most famous outfit ever worn to the Oscars.

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• March 12: Harlem Globetrotters • March 19: Steve Harvey and Kirk Franklin

• Today: Electric Boogaloo • Saturday: Fan Halen • Thursday: Accelerator • March 4: Aeromyth • March 5: XVI • March 10: The Brat Pak • March 11: Fly By Radio • March 12: Moby Dick • March 18: 12 Oz. Prophets

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• Today: Austin Holland, Scarlet Stitch, Arcado, Revelation • Thursday: Larry Keep and Natural Bridge • March 4: Recess Jazz Trio Loves the 90s

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RIALTO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

• Saturday: The Get Up Kids • Wednesday: Josh Ritter • March 4: Modern Skirts • March 5: Don Chambers and Goat, Lera Lynn • March 11: Toro y Moi • March 12: The Baseball Project • March 22: Godspeed You! Black Emporer • March 23: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors • March 24: Snoop Dogg

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• Saturday: Roy Haynes and the Fountain of Youth band • March 5: Vibe 2011 SMITH’S OLDE BAR 1578 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta 404-875-1522 www.smithsoldebar.com

AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD

• Today: Zach Deputy • Saturday: Enter the Haggis and Packway Handle Band • Wednesday: The Shadowboxers • Thursday: The Parlotones

2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta 404-443-5000 www.livenation.com/venue/aaronsamphitheatre-at-lakewood-tickets

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No shows listed as of press time. ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

• Today through Sunday: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present Barnum’s Funundrum • March 4: Kid Rock • March 7: Hillsong United • April 18: Lady Gaga • Aug. 4: Keith Urban PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

• Today: Ethan Bortnick and His Musical Time Machine • March 5: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” • March 18-20: “Cinderella” • May 20 and 22: “The Little Mermaid” ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER 395 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta 404-523-6275 www.atlantaciviccenter.com

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John Mellencamp will perform Sunday at the Fox Theatre BUFORD VARIETY THEATER 170 W. Main St., Buford 770-271-7878 www.bufordvarietytheater.com

• Today and Saturday: Landry • March 4 and 5: Jim Gossett • March 11 and 12: Mo Alexander • March 18 and 19: Cal Verduchi CENTER STAGE 1374 W. Peachtree St. 404-885-1365 www.centerstage-atlanta.com

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS

COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta www.cobbenergycentre.com 770-916-2800

• Saturday, Monday, March 4 and 6: The Atlanta Opera’s Porgy and Bess • March 8-10: Shen Yun Performing Arts • March 11: Bethany Frankel • March 17-20: A Chorus Line EDDIE’S ATTIC

• Saturday: Radio One Family Comedy Tour • Thursday: Good Charlotte • March 5: Ice Cube • March 11: Celtic Crossroads • March 12: Marc Broussard CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATER 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta 404-233-2227 www.livenation.com

• June 21: Dispatch

515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur 404-377-4976 www.eddiesattic.com

• Today: Rebecca Loebe with John Francis • Saturday: Cathie Ryan • Sunday: Granville Automatic, Emily Lynch, Bethdany Dick-Olds, John McNicholas and Jessica Cayne • Tuesday: Sarah Peacock • Wednesday: Dappled Grays • Thursday: Richard Shindell and Drew Nelson • March 4: Peter Bradley Adams and Emily Greene

349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech campus 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

• March 5: Doug Varone and Dancers • March 11: The Vagina Monologues FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 404-881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org

• Today: John Prine and Old Crow Medicine Show • Saturday: George Lopez • Sunday: John Mellencamp • Monday: Tango Buenos Aires • Wednesday-March 6: STOMP THE LOFT 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta 404-885-1365 http://www.centerstageatlanta.com/shows/the-loft/

• March 4: Miguel • March 11: A-Town Legends feat. Kilo Ali, Raheem The Dream, and Shy-D • March 14: O.M.D.

152 Luckie St., Atlanta 404-659-9022 www.livenation.com/venue/ getVenue/venueId/1294/

• Saturday: Party Erotique • March 4: Bright Eyes VARIETY PLAYHOUSE 1099 Euclid Ave., Little Five Points 404-521-1786 www.variety-playhouse.com

• Today and Saturday: Grace Potter and The Nocturnals • March 4: Bright Eyes Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta www.ticketmaster.com/venue/115485

• April 2: Band of Horses with Jayhawks WILD BILL’S 2075 Market St., Duluth 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com

• Today: Motely Crude • Saturday: Craig Morgan with the Jeff Vaughn Band Most tickets available through Ticketmaster at 404-249-6400 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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MOVIES Film Fans: ‘Number Four’ No. 1 for sci-fi special effects EDITOR’S NOTE: Film Fans features local residents reviewing the film of the week: “I Am Number Four.” Want to be a film fan? E-mail features@gwinnettdailypost.com.

★★★★ ★ From the previews, I expected this movie to be like “Twilight” with aliens. In that respect, it did not disappoint. While I enjoyed the teenage angst and coming-of-age plot lines, I had hoped for a bit more romance and getting-toknow-you scenes. But unlike “Twilight,” this movie had almost too much going on. Each scene alternated between some seriously mean bad guys, a mysterious unrelated character, some arrogant jocks, a pretty girl and a UFO watcher. Woven into all that was the development of our hero’s relationship with his “father.”

With all this action, it’s not surprising that very little was revealed about the hero’s home world or people. In addition, the dialogue skipped around so much, covering all the substantial points, that it came across patchy and over-edited. On the other hand, the special effects pleased the eye and fit into the overall story nicely. Because of those, I would recommend seeing this movie in the theater. — Jenni McKinney, Buford

★★★★ ★

Daniel or John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) — he keeps changing his name in the movie — plays an alien running from other aliens that are out to kill him. He tries blending in with other high school kids in hopes not to stand out, but how can he not with his gifted powers he continues to dis-

DISC SPOTLIGHT MICHAEL CLARK

Megamind Two-disc Blu-ray + DVD (PG) Movie: ★★★★ ★ Disc: ★★★★ One of several superb 2010 animated features snubbed by the Oscar-nominating committee, “Megamind” takes the tired “hero vs. villain” blueprint and skewers it to pieces without getting smug or sarcastic. Voicing the title character, Will Ferrell shows unusual restraint while letting co-stars Tina Fey as a spunky reporter and Jonah Hill as a rival foil get all the laughs. David Cross

cover? He’s constantly having to move in fear that the other aliens find him, since they have already killed three others like himself and he’s Number Four. Of course there’s a little forbidden love story twisted in, which makes him more vulnerable. Lots of action, good story and there’s going to be five more movies and books coming out to continue this one. If you like sci-fi movies, don’t miss this one. — Kelly Cain, Lawrenceville

★★★★ ★ “I Am Number Four” was a really good movie. This sci-fi thriller was about nine teenage aliens who were sent to earth to hide from an army of other aliens called the Mogadorian. The Mogadorians are hunting them down in order. Even though the plot was

as a minion named Minion and Brad Pitt as the reclusive good-guy pick up the rest of the slack and figure heavily in the less-than-spectacular final reveal. Technical specs: aspect ratio: Widescreen (1.85:1/1080p), audio: English (7.1 Dolby True HD), French, Portuguese and Spanish (5.1 Dolby Digital) subtitles: English SDH, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Special features include: • New film: “The Button of Doom” • Animator’s Corner enhancement feature • Trivia track • Interactive games • Video comic book • Filmmaker commentary • Four featurettes (DreamWorks, $49.99)

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obvious from the commercials and title, it was still entertaining. The action started right from the beginning but the movie’s story started a little slow. It wasn’t until about the middle that things started coming together. All the actors, especially

John (Alex Pettyfer), his guardian Henry (Tim Olyphant), girlfriend Sarah (Dianna Agron) and the Mogadorians are believable. I think that Sam (Callan McAuliffe), his sidekick, should have had more lines because he played a really important role. They also

should have let Number 6 come into the movie sooner. The special effects were really good, too. They didn’t overdo it. There were a few surprises too which made it a really good movie. — Bryce Wright, Lawrenceville

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questions Test your film knowledge with Michael Clark So, you think you’re good at movie trivia? Every week, we give readers the opportunity to flex Scat chases an acorn in the “Ice Age” movies. their movie muscles by A: All were played in Oscar for the shortest peranswering five trivia quesformance (just over five tions from our movie crit- movies by Jason Robards minutes)? ic, Michael Clark. 2. What was the name A: Beatrice Straight in of the dog in “The Silence “Network” Congratulations to last of the Lambs?” week’s winner, Kathryn A: Precious Now, for this week’s Barwick of Lilburn. 3. What kind of nut questions: does the Scat character Here are last week’s perpetually chase in the 1. What famous actress questions again and the “Ice Age” movies? is mentioned by name in answers: A: Acorn songs by Bob Dylan, 4. Name someone who Elton John, Billy Joel and 1. What is the common has won Oscars for both The Pretenders, among movie bond shared by Al others? Capone, Howard Hughes, acting and songwriting. A: Barbra Streisand 2. Name the last person Abraham Lincoln, Mark 5. Who won an acting to win an acting Oscar Twain and Ben Bradlee?

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whose character in the film was an active member of the U.S. Military. 3. Name the person to be nominated for the most acting Oscars without a win. 4. What Coen Brothers movie is set almost entirely in Washington, D.C.? 5. Name someone to win more than one acting Oscar in films directed by the same person. The first person to respond with all the correct

NOWSHOWING Recently reviewed films now playing in theaters:

dering turned in by the monosyllabic Channing Tatum as the lead in this sword-and-sandal mini-epic. 2 stars — MC

• Barney’s Version (R) Lost in the year-end prestige blitzkrieg, “Barney’s Version” (which delivered lead Paul Giamatti a Golden Globe) is a brilliant bittersweet comedy about the life and loves of an ornery, short-sighted TV producer covering a four decade time span. 31⁄2 stars — Michael Clark • I Am Number Four (PG-13) “IANF” deserves credit for one thing: it was conceived as a “Twilight” rip-off and that’s exactly what it is. Set mostly in a high school with vampires and werewolves being replaced by human-looking aliens, it’s loud, sullen and silly. 2 stars — MC

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• The Illusionist (PG) This animated French drama managed to snare Golden Globe and Oscar nominations but its appeal to traditional animated audiences — children especially — is nil. It’s everything bad foreign films aspire to: pompous, downbeat, pointless 1 and smug. 1 ⁄2 stars — MC

Alex Pettyfer stars in the suspense thriller “I Am • Sanctum (R) Aware they didNumber Four.” n’t have much of a film, Univer-

character in the surprise smash “Taken,” Liam Neeson takes on the role of frayed and manic action hero as a doctor in snowy Berlin who believes he’s the victim of an international conspiracy. A good plot • Unknown (PG-13) Like his can’t overcome the laughably

inept dialogue. 2 stars — MC • The Eagle (PG-13) Sturdy supporting contributions from the esteemed Donald Sutherland, Jamie Bell and Mark Strong can’t overcome the lackluster and comatose ren-

sal put executive producer James Cameron’s name on the poster in an effort to hoodwink audiences into thinking they were getting another “Avatar” or “The Abyss” and instead gave them a bad “Poseidon Adventure.” 2 stars — MC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 • WWW.GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM • PAGE 15

GWINNETT CALENDAR The Collins Hill Screamin’ Eagle Band will present the Taste of Collins Hill from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Collins Hill High School on 50 Taylor Road in Suwanee. Cost is $10. Call Cindy Sykes at 770-962-8618 or e-mail Cindy2657@bellsouth.net for more information.

house at 186 West Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. For more information, visit www.thelonagallery.com or call 678-349-2223. Books-A-Million Discover mills will host a Fancy Nancy Event, including a tea party and crafts, at 2 p.m. Saturday at the store. For more information, call 678-847-5115.

Saturday

March 11

The Gwinnett County Library will sponsor a book signing of author Steve Berry at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154. The LONA Gallery will host a book signing for local author Darryl A. Hines from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the gallery, located across from the Gwinnett County Court-

Southern Ballet Theatre will present “Aladdin and his Magical Lamp” at 2:30 p.m. March 11 and at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 12 and 13 at the Performing Arts Center at the Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth. For more information, visit www.southernballettheatre.com.

Today

March 12 Gwinnett County Public Library will host Author Lisa Gardner as part of its “Meet

the Author Series” at 7 p.m. March 12 at The Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St. in Norcross. It is a free event and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-9785154.

March 26 Gwinnett County Public Library will host Author Suzanne Brockman as part of its “Meet the Author Series” at 7 p.m. March 26 at Parc at Duluth, 3315 Peachtree Industrial Blvd in Duluth. It is a free event and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Apr. 9 The Right to Hike will host a banquet in memory of Meredith Emerson on April 9 at the Gwinnett Center Tommy Hughes Grand Ballroom, fea-

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METRO CALENDAR turing a guest appearance by the Indigo Girls.Tickets are $75. For more information, email julia@righttohikeinc.com.

Ongoing Events New London Theatre presents Nunsense, a musical comedy by Dan Goggin, today through Sunday at the New London Theatre in Snellville. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 770-5591484 or visit www.newlondontheatre.org. The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center will host the exhibit “Your House, My House,” through April 16.The exhibit displays the homes of people around the world.The exhibit is included with admission to the GEHC and free for GEHC members. For more information, call 770-904-3500 or visit gwinnettEHC.org.

Monday The Arts Council Pearce Series presents “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline” at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Hosch Theatre at Brenau University. Tickets range from $22 to $28. For more information, call 770-534-2787 or visit www.theartscouncil.net.

March 12 The Smithgall Arts Center will present Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground as part of its evenings of intimate Jazz concerts at 8 p.m. March 12 at The Arts Council Inc., 331 Spring St. in Gainesville. For more information, visit www.theartscouncil.net.

March 15 The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform Neil Berg’s 100 Years of

Broadway at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at the Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University. Tickets range from $28 to $35. For more information, call 770-534-2787 or visit www.theartscouncil.net.

March 17 The Smithgall Arts Center will present the independent film “Jump at the Sun” at 7:30 p.m. March 17 at The Arts Council Inc., 331 Spring St. in Gainesville. For more information, visit www.theartscouncil.net. ART Station will hold its 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration from 6 to 9:30 p.m. March 17 at ART Station on 5384 Manor Drive in historic Stone Mountain. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, call 770-469-1105 or visit www.artstation.org.