Source:
The Buckhead Patch
Our Town Magazine
Celebrate Season at Chastain Park
The Chastain Park Conservancy will put on a holiday celebration from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chastain Tennis Center, director of operations Ray Mock said at the NPU-A meeting Tuesday night.
The Atlanta Boys Choir will perform, and Santa Claus will make an appearance at the event, Mock said.
The conservancy is also holding its annual Christmas tree sale, with the purchased trees able to be returned for recycling when the holiday season is over.
Kay Lin Art + Shop Opens Exhibit
The work of Wyatt Graff, Carl Linstrum, Ron Crawford, Alex Leopold, and Nathaniel Galka will be featured in the “Glow” exhibit at the Kat Lin Art + Shop gallery, 3096 Roswell Road
The exhibit, which runs through Jan. 28, opens Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays.
Last Blast of Homemade Happiness
Buckhead artist Corinne Adams will offer her recycled glass jewelry, photography and mixed media and artisan-made gifts from Nicaragua in the “last blast of Homemade Happiness” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Adams’ show is at her Wing & a Prayer Studio, in the back yard of Sardis United Methodist Church, 3725 Powers Ferry Road.
For information, call 678-576-4450. Adams’ C Glass jewelry is also available at www.cglassjewelry.com
Playground Premieres at Little Nancy Creek Park
The Friends of Little Nancy Creek Park will present the community a special gift Sunday with a ceremony for the park’s new playground.
The event will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the park on Peachtree Dunwoody Road.
TOWN CENTER AT COBB STORY HOUR: – Read, Play, Shop! The Simon Kidgits Club® and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing are excited to present ‘Story Hour’ at Town Center at Cobb. Designed especially for families and children, this innovative program will be held December 14th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the upper level JC Penney wing. Children will enjoy listening to the captivating stories and participating in fun activities. Raffles will also be held for lucky Kidgits Club members to take home books.
CHRISTMAS IS OUR BUSINESS: Join Christmas Is Our Business for an open house the first two weekends in December (3rd & 4th and 10th “& 11th ) between 12-pm-6pm. Admission is Free. They will Feature 3 floors of beautiful Christmas décor to make your holidays dazzle. Enter to win a fully decorated Christmas Tree. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. 1383 Bentwater Drive, Acworth 30101, 678.457.4434 or 678.324.8202
JOURNEY THROUGH BETHLEHEM: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, located at 5145 Due West Road in Powder Springs, is offering a free family event December 9, 10 & 11. Stroll through an historical village at the time of Jesus’ birth, visit with merchants and townspeople, and pet the live animals. Beware of Roman soldiers! Enjoy music from the BHBC choirs, orchestra and praise band. Watch a dramatic presentation. Village gates open at 6pm and the program begins at 7:15 pm. Phone 770-590-0334 or email jallison@burnthickory.com for more information.
2ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 2nd annual Festival of Trees is hosted at the Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria. The hotel will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, with trees decorated by 30 area non profits on display NOW through Jan. 5th with FREE hot chocolate on tap. The holiday event and hot chocolate is free of charge. Donations for the 30 non profits will be accepted. Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria, 2815 Akers Mill Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 (Right across from the Cobb Performing Arts Center). For more information, visit www.embassysuites.hilton.com.
BRITISH HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT ENGLISHMAN’S: Open House Friday, December 9th (9am to 5pm) and Saturday, December 10th (10am to 4pm). Enjoy mince pies, shortbread, and other British nibbles while strolling thru our collection of furniture from around the world including dining tables, chairs, occasional tables, artwork, accessories, and much more. Special discounts will be available at the event and also make sure to visit out new Bargain Area. Englishman’s Fine Furnishings, 4880 S. Atlanta Rd, Smyrna, GA 30080 (1 mile inside I285 on the right) 404-351-4464. For more information please visit www.englishmansfurniture.com.