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►Out & about The Arts

The 36th Annual Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show

Mar. 9-18.

Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild hosts a special exhibit of quilted art which represents the 59 designated National Parks in the U.S. Each National Park is represented by three originally designed quilted illustrations, for a total of 177 quilts. You can learn more about the project at npscentennialquilts.com. Bulloch Hall admission is $7 for seniors; $8 for adults; $6 for children; and free for ages 6 and under. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell 30075. For more info, call 770-992-1731, visit bullochhall.org or email BHQGShow@gmail.com.

The Addams Family Runs through Mar. 11, Thursdays & Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1 & 5 p.m.

Based on the characters from the original cartoons and ‘60s television series, “The Addams Family” shows how spooky things get when daughter Wednesday falls in love with a respectable man. Ideal for all ages, this is the 25th production of Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Jerry’s Habima Theatre, Georgia’s only theatrical company directed and produced by professionals and featuring actors with special needs. Member tickets are $25, $10 for ages 12 and under; community tickets are $35, $15 for ages 12 and under. MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody 30338. For tickets, call 678-812-4002 or go online to atlantajcc.org/habima.

Art—the play @ dk Gallery

Runs Mar. 16-18, Friday & Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3-5 p.m.

Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, “Art” raises questions about art and friendship. When an art-lover purchases an expensive, completely white painting, it raises differing opinions on art among friends. Seating is very limited. Admission is $40 and covers the performance, drinks and delectables served throughout the evening. dk Gallery, 25 Park Sq., Marietta 30060. Purchase tickets through brownpapertickets. com; visit dkgallery.us or call 770-427-5377 for more info.

Book Talk + Signing: Steve Berry, The Bishop’s Pawn

Sunday, Mar. 25, 7 p.m.

Part of Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta’s A Page from the Book Festival. New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry, who hails from Marietta, Ga., presents his newest thriller. “The Bishop’s Pawn” is a riveting tale of adventure that involves recurring hero Cotton Malone, a former Justice Department operative. Cost is $15; $10 for MJCCA members. Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody 30338. For information, call the MJCCA Box Office at 678-812-4002 or visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.

The 3 Redneck Tenors

Tuesday, Mar. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Part of The Arts Council Signature Series. The 3 Redneck Tenors were top 10 finalists on “America’s Got Talent” and have been thrilling audiences since 2006. The show is a musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists from Broadway and world opera stages. Individual tickets are $30 for seniors (65+); $32 for adults; and $23 for students. Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University, 202 Boulevard, Gainesville 30501. Call 770-534-2787 or visit TheArtsCouncil.net for more info and tickets.

Learn Something

The History of Norcross & History of Duluth Book Talk & Signing

Sunday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m.

Join authors Edith Holbrook Riehm, Gene Ramsay and Cate Kitchen to hear stories from their book “Images of America: Norcross.” Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross 30071.

Thursday, Mar. 29, 7 p.m.

Spend an evening with S. Lorraine Norwood as she discusses her book “Images of America: Duluth.” Duluth City Hall, 3167 Main St., Duluth 30096. Both events are free and open to the public.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. Learn more about Gwinnett Public Libraries events at gwinnettpl.org.

Nutritional Health Fitness for Seniors

Friday, Mar. 16, noon-2 p.m.

There are two steps to becoming physically healthy—working out and making healthy eating choices. For some, choosing to eat healthy is the hardest decision to make. Comforting Arms presents information

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Offering Resources for Family Caregivers

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses and the normal forms of communication are lost, families need to learn new ways to connect. Join us to gain insight into how communication takes place when someone you love has Alzheimer’s. You’ll learn how to decode verbal and nonverbal behaviors and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate through every stage of the disease.

Wednesday, March 28 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presented by Kayley Fleming, Family

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