Things to do in and around Atlanta for Thursday, Jan. 3

The ’80s-era musical “Rock of Ages” returns to the Fox Theatre Jan. 3-4 with the music of Whitesnake, Poison, Styx and others. CONTRIBUTED: JEREMY DANIEL

The ’80s-era musical “Rock of Ages” returns to the Fox Theatre Jan. 3-4 with the music of Whitesnake, Poison, Styx and others. CONTRIBUTED: JEREMY DANIEL

Winter's not over (even though it might feel that way), it's a new year, so do something new today — perhaps try out for a role in a community theater production, or take a slide on the fastest snow hill in North Georgia.

LICENSE TO CHILL AT SNOW ISLAND, LANIER ISLANDS

If the rain slows down and the cool weather returns, enjoy snow slides, ice skating, fire pits, carnival rides, s'mores and more at License to Chill Snow Island. Times vary. Now through Feb. 24; $24.99; $39.99 all-access pass. Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. www.lanierislands.com.

TRYOUTS FOR ‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE’ AT ROSWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A classic dark comedy will be produced by Roswell United Methodist Church, and you can get involved. Acting UP is holding open auditions at 7 p.m. for the play "Arsenic and Old Lace." This group audition will occur in the Roswell United Methodist Church Worship Arts (Sanctuary building) choir room; free; 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell; 678-871-7766; www.rumcActingUP.webs.com

‘ROCK OF AGES’ AT THE FOX THEATRE

It's 1987 on Hollywood's Sunset Strip when a small-town girl meets a big city rocker. As they fall in love in LA's most famous rock club, "Rock of Ages" delivers a parade of '80s hits, from such bands as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister and Whitesnake. 8 p.m.; $30-$125; Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St.; www.foxtheatre.org; 404-881-2100.

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