Parishioner's play: A staged reading of "Wash, Dry, Fold," a story about religious differences, resentment, reconciliation and redemption, will be performed from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 30 at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Visit www.nedrapezoldroberts.com to learn more about this award-winning performance. Information: www.stbartsatlanta.org. 1790 LaVista Road N.E., Atlanta.
Anniversary concert: The 50th anniversary of the first Sacred Concert of Duke Ellington featuring the Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society and the Greater Atlanta Ellington Celebration Choir will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The concert will be free and open to all; however, a suggested donation of $10 will benefit the Clark Atlanta Philharmonic Society. Information: 404-688-7300, ext. 234. 101 Jackson St., Atlanta.
Karaoke: Sing Christian songs of all genres at the upcoming Karaoke for Christ event from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 7 at Grace Cafe Church. The cafe will also offer a variety of food and beverages for purchase. Free and open to all. Information: 770-686-6338. 1111 Bankhead Highway, Carrollton.
Book signing: Scott Dannemiller, author of "The Year Without a Purchase," will lead a discussion on Christian living in a consumer society beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. Dannemiller and his family committed to making no nonessential purchases for a whole year; his discussion will include conclusions and an audience examination of spending habits. After, he will sign books. Information: www.kirkwoodpc.org. 618 Acworth Due West Road, Kennesaw.
Musical performance: The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) Jerry's Habima Theatre, a theatrical company directed and produced by professionals and featuring actors with special needs, will celebrate its 23rd season with "Shrek the Musical, JR." Held at the MJCCA's Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, the show will run from Feb. 25 to March 6. Visit www.atlantajcc.org/habima for showtimes and tickets, which are $10-$35. Information: www.atlantajcc.org. 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
Of note: The Rev. Steven Miller was recently appointed as Columbia Theological Seminary's next vice president of Institutional Advancement. Columbia offers seven graduate degree programs and dozens of courses and events as a resource for church professionals and laypeople through the Center for Lifelong Learning.
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