SANDY SPRINGS
"By Wheel and By Wing" at Act 3 Playhouse
Just a few performances of this original musical created and performed by teens remain. It tells the story of a family who faced, escaped and persevered through the Holocaust and World War II. It's set in June 1941 in the Polish/Ukrainian border town of Skalat. "By Wheel and By Wing" is based on the true story of a group of 10 members of the Parnes family and how they eluded concentration camps and traveled eastward ahead of the invading Nazis. The cast actually met members of the Parnes clan, who provided additional inspiration. Although "By Wheel and By Wing" focuses on sensitive themes, it's suitable for family audiences.
8 p.m. July 6; 2 and 8 p.m. July 7. $23; $15 students and seniors. Act 3 Playhouse, 6385-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org.
MARIETTA
"Mo' Motown" at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre
They'll likely be dancing in the streets, at least figuratively, as this musical revue returns to the Strand stage. Last year's sold-out "A Salute to Motown" performance proved so popular the venue is bringing it back with some additional music and surprises. Earl Reece directs the production, which revisits Motor City classics from Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Michael Jackson and others. It's a showcase of the songs that helped make Barry Gordy's label a household name.
7 p.m. July 4; 8 p.m. July 5-7; 3 p.m. July 8. $20. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org.
EAST COBB
East Cobb Sports Collectibles Show at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta N.W./Wildwood
Serious trading card and sports memorabilia collectors will be trolling the dealer tables at this event. Exhibitors from throughout the Southeast will be converging to sell their wares. Everything from signed footballs and baseballs to vintage tobacco era cards and current trading cards will be on view. Products to help collectors show off their treasured items will be available, too. Drawings for free gift certificates will take place during the day.
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 8. Free. Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta N.W./Wildwood, 3045 Windy Hill Road S.E., Atlanta. 678-644-6057.
Jon Waterhouse, for the AJC
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