SANDY SPRINGS
The Atlanta Doll Collectors Doll Show and Sale at Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter
Getting all dolled up takes on a whole new meaning. The Atlanta Doll Collectors group has been hosting this mostly annual affair since 2001. Doll collectors both young and old convene to shop, socialize and celebrate feminine playthings. Dealers decorate their booth space with antique, vintage and modern items, including clothes, accessories and, of course, dolls. Looking to fill a void in your collection with a certain Barbie, Madame Alexander or Tonner piece? You might find it there. Yet it’s not all about dolls made for display cases. Little girls who can’t wait to grab something for a play date should have plenty of options. Artisans showcase their own original handmade dolls, and lucky guests will be taking home doll-related door prizes.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5. $5; free for ages 10 and younger. Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter, 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 770-668-0808, www.atlantadollcollectors.com.
PEACHTREE CITY
Foreigner at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
This is one night when a dose of “Double Vision” is actually a good thing. Mick Jones, founder of classic rock radio mainstay Foreigner, brings his latest version of the band to the Fred. Jones re-formed the outfit in 2004 and lead singer Kelly Hansen has been filling vocalist Lou Gramm’s spot ever since. Jones is the only original member of the group, but that’s not stopping Foreigner from delivering all of those recognizable FM staples: “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The group is on the road promoting its latest release, “Feels Like the First Time,” which arrived last fall. The three-disc collection features a set of newly recorded versions of the band’s greatest hits and one new song, a disc of unplugged studio tracks primarily made up of Foreigner classics, and a live concert DVD.
7 p.m. May 5. $65. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org.
DORAVILLE
Atlanta Balalaika Society Orchestra at Winters Chapel United Methodist Church
This collective of Russian and Eastern European folk musicians celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. Donning traditional garb, the group plays time-honored Russian instruments. This particular show turns the spotlight on three of the band’s soloists. Conductor David C. Cooper plays the balalaika, a three-stringed instrument with a fretboard and triangular body. Angelina Galashenkova-Reed solos on the lute-like domra, and Alla Melnik shows off some skills on the bayan accordion. The Kalinka Children's Folk Ensemble, based at Atlanta Russian School #1, will offer its own brand of old-school Russian music.
4 p.m. May 6. $10 suggested donation. Winters Chapel United Methodist Church, 5105 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta. 404-325-2449, www.atlantabalalaika.com.
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