►Out & about

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Catapault ▲

Sunday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m. Seen as a finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” Catapault features dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. Watch their bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, even a helicopter! Packed with hundreds of shape transformations, the show is full of humor, emotion and engaging stories. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 331 Spring Street, Gainesville 30501. More info and tickets at TheArtsCouncil.net.

Middletown ►

Runs Feb. 18-23. From the producers of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Menopause the Musical” comes “Middletown,” a story of love and friendship 33 years in the making. Join Peg and Tom, Dotty and Don for the highs, lows and everything in between. The show features Didi Conn, Dandy Duncan, Donny Most and Adrian Zmed. Tickets start at $39. Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta 30060. Call the box office at 770-293-0080 or visit earlsmithstrand.org for tickets and additional info.

Meet Author Peter Lee ►

Sunday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m. Lee’s book, “Spectacular Bid: The Last Superhorse of the Twentieth Century,” chronicles the career of the horse who was sold as a yearling for $37,000 to a family, trained by a rookie trainer and ridden by a teen who, two years earlier, had never ridden a horse. Autographed books for sale. Gwinnett County Public

Library Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee 30024. Go to gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154 for details.

Learn Something

Native Plants

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. Join UGA Extension Gwinnett Agricultural Agent Timothy Daly to learn about the many plants that are native to our area and how to grow them for your home’s landscape. Presented by the Gwinnett County Public Library in partnership with UGA Gwinnett Extension. Gwinnett County Public Library Snellville Branch, 2740 Lenora Church Road, Snellville 30078. Registration required at gwinnettpl.org/calendar. For more information, visit gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Watershed Walk & Talk

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Everyone age 10 and up is invited to meet up for a free walk to learn about the ways that preserving area forests and trees will benefit the health of the local watershed. This walk and talk series discusses the features of the Marsh CreekChattahoochee River Watershed and how water quality programs can engage citizens in improving the health of the Chattahoochee River. During the last 30 minutes of the program, there’ll be a tree planting in celebration of Georgia Arbor Day. Seedlings will be provided for each household to take home. The topics of each program will differ and will involve walking the trails of the preserve as well as entering the creek at times. Lost Corner Preserve’s outdoor pavilion, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs 30328. While walk-ins are welcome, please register at registration.sandyspringsga.gov. For more info, call 770-790-5600.

Erica Glasener: Hydrangeas for Every Garden

Monday, Feb. 24, 7-9 p.m. The Atlanta History Center, in partnership with the American Hydrangea Society, presents Erica Glasener, well known for hosting “A Gardener’s Diary” on HGTV. In recent years she has worked at Historic Oakland Cemetery, ParkPride and as the Senior Producer for “Growing A Greener World.” Currently, she works at the Piedmont Park Conservancy as the Community Involvement and Events Manager. This is a free event; reservations are recommended. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta 30305. Go to atlantahistorycenter.com to find out more.

An Evening with Adrian Miller ►

members. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta 30305. Get details and tickets at atlantahistorycenter.com.

Health

Virtual Dementia Tour

Thursday, Feb. 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Experience what dementia is like by walking in the shoes of someone who is living with dementia. This life-changing simulation teaches how to provide better care by better understanding their world. Peachtree Christian Health, Life Enrichment Center, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth 30096. Sign-up by sending an email to events@gwinnettpl.org.

Community

Jewish Black History at the MJCCA

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) invites the community to two fascinating speakers in celebration of Black History Month.

▼Growing Up Black and Jewish

Monday, Feb. 10, 10-11 a.m. Speaker Dr. John Eaves’ grandfather immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica with big dreams, but life was not easy for a Jewish black man. He faced racism, religious discrimination, and financial trouble, but despite these obstacles he raised a large family, instilling the values of hard work, faith and serving the community.

▲A Select History of Black and Jewish Relations in Savannah, Ga.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 12-1 p.m. Speaker Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins was taught to read at 4 years old by his Jewish neighbors, the Rubins, in Savannah, Ga. They were the first Jewish family he knew, and they became his great friends and influenced his life significantly. He believes Jewish people set an example for the world, valuing a good education, love and family as most important. Both programs are free and open to the community. For more information, visit atlantajcc.org/blackhistory or call 678-812-4070.