SANDY SPRINGS
Heath Hyche at The Punchline
This comic, perhaps best known for his turn on WB’s “Blue Collar TV,” puts multiple personalities to use. From a toothless redneck to the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Hyche’s characters are legendary. His career, however, was in the cards. Hyche won the Funniest Person on Campus contest while attending Auburn University. Film and TV work has followed since. His Southern heritage made him a solid candidate to work alongside Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall on “Blue Collar TV.” These days he resides in L.A. amid a mound of “Star Wars” memorabilia. "Last Comic Standing" veteran Alycia Cooper joins Hyche on the bill.
8 and 10 p.m. Sept. 2; 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Sept. 3. $20. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive, Atlanta. 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com.
NEWNAN
Powers' Crossroads County Fair and Art Festival at Powers’ Plantation
This year marks the 41st anniversary of the popular event. It’s all about handcrafted items as more than 150 artists display and sell their wares across three days. Live entertainment, a kiddie play area and country vittles are all part of the festivities. Get an up-close-and-personal look at old-school plantation skills such as blacksmithing and spinning yarn. Bands provide musical accompaniment to the revelry. The pop rock of Jay Memory, the bluegrass of Lard Bucket and Ryan Robertson’s brand of country are but a sample.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 3-5. $7; free ages 6 and younger. Powers' Plantation, 4766 Highway 34 W., Newnan.. 770-253-2011, www.powersfestival.org.
CUMMING
“The Miracle Worker” at Cumming Playhouse
No matter the generation, the timeless message found in “The Miracle Worker” continues ringing true. The Cumming-based Gypsy Theatre Company presents the true story of Annie Sullivan and her blind and deaf student Helen Keller. The cast brings Sullivan’s struggle to life as she weathers a volatile relationship with Keller while attempting to bring her pupil out of the literal darkness. The Cumming Playhouse provides price options on its website to include a donation to the Forsyth County Lions Club, which works with the blind and hearing impaired.
8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2. $20-$30. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com.
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