Close to Home on April 9
You’ve got a few hours over the weekend and are looking for a nearby diversion – something that doesn’t require reservations or a tank of gas. Welcome to Close to Home! Each week we’ll highlight the quick, quaint and quirky events in your neighborhood. Email submissions to communitynews@ajc.com.
Acworth Art Fest
Acworth Art Fest with 100 artisans from around America and a Kids Zone. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Main Street, downtown Acworth. AcworthArtFest.SplashFestivals.com.
Wild Azalea Festival in Morrow
Wild Azalea Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today. Free. Reynolds Nature Preserve, 5665 Reynolds Road, Morrow. Guided hikes, live animal shows, nature center exhibits, native azalea showcase, hands-on workshops, native plant sales included. 770-603-4188, ClaytonParks.com.
‘The Beatles Experience’ in Roswell
“Yesterday and Today Unplugged: The Beatles Experience for Kids” with ages 5 to 15 recommended. 1-2 p.m. today. $10. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260, education@get.org.
Honor Ride from Austell to Douglasville
Ride in Honor of Tye, honoring Tye Clinner-Clayton who has cerebral palsy. 10 a.m. Sunday. $10 riders, $5 passengers, car welcome. Starting at La Salsa Mexican, 2856 Bankhead Highway, Austell. Ending at American Legion Post 145, 6449 Bankhead Highway, Douglasville. Bake sale, auction and live entertainment. 404-990-9458.
‘Ethel’ play in Atlanta
“Ethel,” a one-woman play with Atlanta’s Terry Burrell about actress Ethel Waters who also sang often during the Billy Graham Crusades. Through April 24. 2:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturdays. 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sundays (no evening performance on April 17). 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. 8 p.m. Fridays. $20 to $39 for ages 11 and up due to profanity and some adult situations. Alliance Theatre’s Hertz Stage, 1280 Peachtree St. NE., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, AllianceTheatre.org.
‘Into the Woods’ in Lawrenceville
“Into the Woods” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Through April 17. 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $24 to $40 but check availability. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, AuroraTheatre.com.
‘Interactive Beatles Experience’ in Roswell
Treehouse exhibit in Buford
“Treehouses: Look Who’s Living in the Trees!” exhibit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. last Sundays of the month. Through May 17. $7 to $10, free for ages 2 and under. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford. 770-904-3500, gwinnettehc.org.
