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The Book Festival of the MJCCA Presents Its 28th Edition

Calling all book lovers! From October 30 to November 18, the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) will celebrate 28 years of bringing culture and conversation to the greater Atlanta community.

Headlining authors include Preet Bharara, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley, Jodi Kantor, Adam Rippon, Bari Weiss and Henry Winkler. Local authors include Perry Brickman, Zoe Fishman, Sherry Frank, Lynn Garson, Andy Lipman, Bev Saltzman Lewyn, Pat Mitchell, Brent Pease & Kyle Pease, I.J. Rosenberg and Robyn Spizman.

All events will be held at the MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Purchase tickets for each individual event, or, for a better value, purchase a series pass for access to most November events. Some events are free. Call the MJCCA box office at 678-812-4002 or visit atlantajcc.org/ bookfestival.

The Arts

JCSOPops Presents The Crystals

Saturday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. The 1960s girl group The Crystals, known for “He’s a Rebel” and “Da Doo Ron Ron” are the featured guest performers. Opening for them are JCSO’s String Quartet and future rock stars from School of Rock Johns Creek. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Get tickets and details at johnscreeksymphony.org.

Sinatra Forever: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra com, click on ‘Discover Us’, then ‘Cultural Arts Center.’

Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Sinatra Forever is a timeless concert that pays homage to perhaps the greatest singer of all time. Rick Michel’s dazzling musical interpretation is performed with all of Sinatra’s original arrangements and a fantastic seven-piece band. Tickets are $30; $25 for seniors, students and military in person or by phone. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell 30075. For info and tickets, visit roswellgov.

Art in the Park—Poinsettia

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2-5 p.m. Let the natural beauty of Hammond Park inspire you to get in touch with your inner artist! The Hammond Park Community Building transforms into an artist’s studio where you can gather with friends and create beautiful paintings. Open to adults; cost is $30 per person. Registration is required. Hammond Park Community Building, 6005 Glenridge Dr., Atlanta 30328. Register at

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