Author talk: Actor and singer Joel Grey, author of "Master of Ceremonies," will give an author talk and sign books at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA). Ticket are $10-$15 each. Information: www.atlantajcc.org. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
Daddy-daughter dance: Make memories as you dance the night away in a fairy tale-themed environment at this year's daddy-daughter(s) dance, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Alpharetta First Baptist Church. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Tickets, which are $17-$27, may be purchased in advance or at the door. Information: www.fbca.com. 44 Academy St., Alpharetta.
Interfaith concert: The Jones Family Singers, which features five sisters, two brothers and father all singing Christian gospel music, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Rialto Center for the Arts. The performance, "Sacred Sounds: A Celebration of the Abrahamic Faiths," will also feature "Islamic and Jewish Musical Traditions" by Azhar Mehmood and Susana Behar as opening acts. Tickets are $44.02-$72.12. Information: http://rialto.gsu.edu. 80 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta.
Black History Month celebration: "Our Heritage in Giving" celebrates Black History Month with special presentations in music, dance and spoken word every Sunday in February. The presentation is part of the regular 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hillside International Truth Center. Additionally, at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28, "Figures of Greatness — African-American History Exhibit" will be presented. Information: www.hillsideinternational.org. 2450 Cascade Road S.W., Atlanta.
Free concert: The Crystal Trio, a Russian group that plays popular classical works on special glass instruments including the verrophone, glass harp and glass flute, will perform at 8 p.m. March 4 at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church. This concert will be free and open to all. Information: www.holyinnocents.org. 805 Mount Vernon Highway N.W., Atlanta.
Spirituality and influences: The program "God's Offer, Our Response: The Essence of Benedictine Spirituality" will be lead by the Rev. Steven Peay, dean and president of Nashotah House Theological Seminary, at 10 a.m. March 12. Held at Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, the event will examine the essence of the Benedictine approach to the spiritual life and more. Free; lunch will be provided as well. Reservations are necessary. Information: www.stmartins.org. 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Road N.E., Atlanta.
Of note: Heath Rada, Ph.D., past moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, will preach at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buckhead. After, he will lead a question-and-answer session.
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