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ARTS & MUSIC
Buckhead Festival
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — There’s
something for everyone as 175 artists representing all
disciplines sell and exhibit their creations at the two-
day Buckhead Arts & Crafts Festival. The fourth an
nual event features live acoustic music, a profession
al childrens area and local foods and beverages. Free
admission. Pets welcome. Continues Sunday, May
12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 4469 Stella Dr., NW, Atlanta,
30327 (Chastain Park). To learn more, call: 404-
873-1222, email: info@-iaffps.-icom or go to: www.
affps.com.
Dunwoody
Art Festival
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — A
Mothers Day tradition in Dunwoody, the two-
day festival along Chamblee-Dunwoody Road at
tracts artisans from across the country. Enjoy the art
ist market, “Kidz Zone,” with rides, sand art, crafts
and games. Continuous live music, and food court
with bites from neighborhood restaurants. Free ad
mission and open to all. Leashed pets welcome.
Rain or shine. Continues Sunday, May 12, 12:30-5
p.m. 5506 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody,
30338. Email: splashfe-istivals@-igmail.-icom or vis
it: http://splashfestivals.com with questions.
Cello Concert
Sunday, May 12, 4 p.m. — The Skylight Gal
lery concert series presents “Suite for Cello and Jazz
Piano Trio,” by Claude Bolling, featuring cellist
Brad Ritchie with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,
and Brent Runnels, on piano. General admission,
$10 for nonmembers; free admission for Ogletho
rpe University Museum Members, OU faculty/stu-
dents/staff. 4484 Peachtree Rd., NE, Brookhav-
en, 30319. For additional details, go to: museum.
oglethorpe.edu or call: 404-364-8555.
Concerts by
the Springs
Sunday, May 12, 7 p.m. — Concerts by the
Springs celebrates its 17th year with The Tams, who
perform R&B, soul and beach music. Free, outdoor
concert is open to the public. No pets. Picnic bas
kets, coolers and blankets are welcome; no outside
tables. Additional food and beverages available for
purchase. No smoking. Heritage Green, on the San
dy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Bluestone
Rd., Sandy Springs, 30328. Questions? Visit: www.
heritagesandysprings.org, call: 404-851-9111, ext.
4 or email: information@heritagesandysprings.org.
Painting to Music
Thursday, May 16, 6-9 p.m. — Outdoor event
held under the canopy of the Big Trees Forest Pre
serve. Watch art created by Heather Wilkerson, ac
companied by local musicians. Free and open to all.
Part of the 2013 ArtSSprings celebration. Visitors
encouraged to explore the forest paths before and
after the performance. Light refreshments served.
7645 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, 30350. To learn
more, visit: www.artsandysprings.org.
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LET’S LEARN
Genealogy Search
Tuesday, May 7, 4-5 p.m. — Dr. D. L Hen
derson discusses the basics of researching your fami
ly tree. Free and open to the community. For seniors
(55 and older). Dunwoody Public Library, 5339
Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, 30338.
Call 770-512-4640 to find out more.
Preserve Memories
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Share
and preserve your Asian-Pacific experiences with
StoryCorps. Interviews are a 40-minute conversa
tion between two friends, family members or co
workers. Each conversation is recorded on a free
CD to share, and is preserved at the American
Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Free
and open to the public. For adults. To register, call
770-512-4640 or visit the Dunwoody Branch Li
brary to reserve your recording time. Participants
will also learn how to preserve family stories, pho
tos and documents. 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody
Rd., Dunwoody, 30338.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, May 11, 10-11:30 a.m. — Have
you ever seen a beautiful wildflower and wanted
to know what it was? Join native plant expert Wal
ter Bland for a peek into the world of wildflowers.
Identify native plants during a walk through the
Blue Heron Nature Preserve. Open to all. $10. Class
size limited. RSVP by calling 404-345-1008. 4055
Roswell Rd, Atlanta, 30342. For additional details,
email: nancy-jljones@-imindspring.-tcom or go to:
www.bhnp.org.
Fiction Writing
Saturday, May 11, 12-2 p.m. — Learn how
to write fiction in this workshop, by understanding
a few steps: Decide on accomplishments; exploring
submittal options; receiving feedback; reaching per
sonal goals. Free and open to the public. For adults.
Registration required by emailing: SandySLWork-
shop@gmail.com. Call: 404-603-3130 or email:
comments@co.fulton.ga.us with questions. Sandy
Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon High
way, Sandy Springs, 30328.
Health Screenings
Tuesday, May 14, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — North-
side Hospital holds free community health
screenings. Includes: Non-fasting cholesterol and
glucose; blood pressure; body composition; osteo
porosis screening; bladder health; lung capacity;
sleep quality; coronary risks. Call 678-812-4000
to reserve a time. Walk-ins welcome. For more in
formation email: sandra.bass@atlantajcc.org or
call her at: 678-812-3798. Marcus Jewish Com
munity Center - Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd.,
Dunwoody, 30338. www.atlantajcc.org.
Preventive Health
Tuesday, May 14, 2-3 p.m. — Learn how tak
ing advantage of preventative services can improve
the quality of your health. Become familiar with
what Medicare covers and other free/low-cost op
tions available in the community. For senior citizens
(55 and older). Open to the first 30 participants.
Free. All are welcome. Call: 404-848-7140 or visit
the Brookhaven Branch Library to register. 1242 N.
Druid Hills Rd., NE, Brookhaven, 30319.
Autobiography
Workshop
Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. —
Document life experiences through writing, and
gain a new perspective on your experiences. Ses
sion combines writing stories with sharing in
small, group settings. Not a “writing course;” no
experience needed. Free and open to the commu
nity. For adult audiences. Registration required
by emailing: ruthanne@capturethejourney.com
or calling: 678-386-l651.Sandy Springs Branch
Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy
Springs, 30328.
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