KENNESAW
Trains, Trains, Trains at the Southern Museum
If Thomas the Tank Engine and his pals are honorary members of the family, hop on board this child-friendly event. Kids will be working on the railroad in their own way. A train-centric craft and the opportunity to operate model trains keep the little hands busy. Those pint-size Thomas fans will gravitate toward the “Thomas and Friends” activity center. Parents and their young ones learn how to put together their own model train layout at home. Other activities include a train-themed story time and time-honored railroad music. If you don't get to the Jan. 14 train collectibles show in Norcross, vendors will be selling train-related stuff here, too. It’s all included with museum admission.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 21. $7.50; $6.50 ages 61 and older; $5.50 ages 4-12; free ages 3 and younger. The Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117, www.southernmuseum.org.
DUNWOODY
“My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” at North DeKalb Cultural Center
The Chairman of the Board returns to his position in pop culture with help from Stage Door Players. This musical revue, created by David Grapes and Todd Olson, tips its fedora to ol’ blue eyes. The production explores music spanning nearly 50 years of Sinatra’s career. The Rat Pack honcho made scores of standards what they are today, and many return to the spotlight in “My Way.” No need to time-travel back to the Sands circa 1966. Drew Archer, Courtney Godwin, Marcie Millard and Bryant Smith bring the tunes to life. Songs including “The Lady Is a Tramp,” “New York, New York” and “That’s Life” are back with that trademark, loungey, ring-a-ding swagger.
8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Jan. 20-Feb. 12. $12-$26. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net.
MORROW
Branford Marsalis and Joey Calderazzo Duo at Spivey Hall
Legendary Grammy-winning jazz sax man Branford Marsalis comes to Clayton State University’s swank music venue for the first time. He’s joining forces with Joey Calderazzo, who tickles the keys in Marsalis’ quartet. Expect plenty of numbers from “Songs of Mirth and Melancholy,” the duo’s full-length release from last year. The pair’s project originated from their jams at celebrity golf tournaments. After their appearance at the 2009 Newport Jazz Festival, Calderazzo reportedly said it was evident something needed to be captured on record. The Spivey Hall audience gets a rare opportunity to see and hear this meeting of the musical minds.
8:15 p.m. Jan. 21. $65. Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org.
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