Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Things to do in and around Lilburn and Gwinettt this long weekend.

In LILBURN

LATIN DANCE FUSION at Thirsty's Bar & Grill Saturday January 14, 2012,  9 p.m- 2 a.m., 3907 Burns Road. Instructors are Anthony Umina and Marissa Johnson. After the lesson (from 9-10 p.m.), DJ DannyOne will keep the dance floor hot with your favorite high energy Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Reggaeton hits, Thirsty's says. Cover charge is $10 and includes the dancing lesson.

DOLLAR DAY MONDAY at Yellow River Game Ranch. Monday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Yellow River Game Ranch, 4525 Stone Mountain Hwy. 770-972-6643, www.​yellowrivergameranch.​com. It costs only one dollar for everyone, no matter how old, to see all of the animals on the ranch.

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In BUFORD

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LIVING IN SPACE AT GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER Buford exhibit highlighting the International Space Station (ISS) allows visitors to experience a day in the life of an astronaut on ISS. Mon – Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $3.50-$10.50. For more information, call 770-904-3500 or see www.gwinnettehc.org. Dates: January 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31

PETTICOATS & SLIDE RULES at GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER. Buford Exhibit highlighting the history of women engineers’ evolving roles in American society and in the engineering profession. It also walks through the development of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the first American national engineering society dedicated to promoting women. Mon – Sat 9am-4pm $3.50-$10.50 770-904-350. January 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31

In DULUTH

IN A LANDSCAPE ANEW: HUDGENS PRIZE WINNER GYUN HUR-SOLO EXHIBIT AT HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Duluth, Tues-Sat 10 a.m-5 p.m., $3-$5, free for children 2 and under. For more information: 770-623-6002 or www.thehudgens.org. Dates: January 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31

DOJAKEE: KOREAN POTTERY AT HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Duluth. An exhibition of works by Cho Gang Ree & Students and curated by Vernon Smith. Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$5, children 2 and under free. 770-623-6002 www.thehudgens.org. Dates: January 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31


DROVE(S) SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM, Duluth. Come enjoy this art exhibit that takes a look at the culture of automobiles, our dependence on them, and their environmental impact. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. 770-495-0253 ext. 2.www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org. January 12-14, 19-21, 26-28.


KURT THOMAS & NATHAN WARE at WILD BILLS Duluth, January 13, $10.
678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com


CHRISTMAS WITH RUSLANA at PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER, Duluth, January 14. Ukrainian Christmas music concert with Ukrainian National Artist and Eurovision 2004 winner, Ruslana. 5 p.m. $35-$70 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

1ST ANNUAL BEER TASTING at NEW DAWN THEATER, Duluth, Jan. 14. Light appetizers to go along with your many assorted flavors of beer. Come to socialize and have fun. 7:30 p.m. and  8:30 p.m., $10. 678-887-501. www.newdawntheatercompany.com


SLIPPERY WHEN WET at WILD BILLS, Jan. 14, Duluth. The ultimate Bon Jovi tribute band. $20. 678-473-1000. www.wildbillsatlanta.com.


SOUTHERN DREAM VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT at SUWANEE SPORTS ACADEMY/GWINNETT CENTER, Jan. 14-16, Suwanee/Duluth. Over 120 teams and 50 college coaches in attendance. $5 or event pass for $10 for all three days 678-541-0179 www.ssasports.com/tournaments/volleyball.


GWINNETT GLADIATORS VS. GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS, ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER, Jan. 14 and 16,  Duluth. See Gwinnett’s professional ECHL ice hockey team play at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Sat 7:05 p.m. Mon 12:30pm, $10-$30. 404-249-6400 www.gwinnettgladiators.com.


TEEN NIGHT at WILD BILLS, Duluth, Jan. 15. All ages, no alcohol served, no smoking. 6-11:30 p.m., $10. 678-473-1000 or www.wildbillsatlanta.com.

In LAWRENCEVILLE


KIDS FREE AT MEDIEVAL TIMES, Lawrenceville, through Jan. 31. Receive one free child admission (12 and under) with the purchase of a full-priced adult admission. Must mention discount code KFGC at time of purchase. Restrictions apply. Show times vary. $35.95-$51.95 1-888-WE-JOUST and www.medievaltimes.com.


100 YEARS OF FLIGHT FLYING MACHINE - BRISCOE FIELD, Lawrenceville, Jan. 13. Gilly Smith will present a slide show celebrating 100 years of flight. 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. program. www.eaa690.org.


SENIORS’ SNOW FLAKE DANCE at BETHESDA PARK SENIOR CENTER, Jan. 14, Lawrenceville Square Dancing, 8-10 p.m.,
www.silverstarssquaredance.com/calendar12.html


GUN SHOW at GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, Jan. 1-15, Lawrenceville. Vendor booths and merchandise for sale. Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. 563-927-8176 or www.rkshows.com

In NORCROSS


LATERAL THINKING at KUDZU ART ZONE. Kudzu Art Zone members’ exhibit. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan 13-14. Free. 770-840-9844 www.kudzuartzone.org


“SAME TIME NEXT YEAR” PRESENTED BY LIONHEART THEATRE, NORCROSS CULTURAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER, Jan. 12-15. One of the most popular romantic comedies, the plot follows a love affair between two people married to others but who rendezvous once a year. Thurs-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., $12-$15. 770-885-0425 or www.lionhearttheatre.org.


42 ANNUAL GOLDEN SPIKE TRAIN SHOW AT NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. $7. 770-279-9899 www.northatlantatradecenter.com


GEMS OF WISDOM FROM HINDU SCRIPTURE ART at SHIV MANDIR OF ATLANTA, Norcross, January 15-20. Come attend a very scholarly and in-depth discourse by Siddheshvari Devi Ji, a senior disciple of the world-renowned Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Sun 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon-Fri 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 770-271-5398 or www.shivmandiratlanta.org.

In SNELLVILLE

SECOND SAMUEL at NEW LONDON THEATRE.  January 13-15, 20-22, 27-29. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sun 2:30pm. $10-$15. 770-559-1484 or www.newlondontheatre.org.

In STONE MOUNTAIN


GALLERY ART STROLL at ART STATION IN STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, Jan.. 14. Stroll through the galleries at ART Station, Center Town and North Town. Enjoy music, light food, and drink! 7-9:30 p.m. Free, but it is a ticketed event. 770-469-1105 or www.artstation.org.


“PAREIDOLIA” BY EDDIE CARPENTER  at ART STATION, January 14, 17-21, 24-28, 3. Three-D Invitational Exhibition, Tues-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-3:00pm. Free. 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org


DATE NIGHT POTTERY at ART STATION, Jan. 14. An exciting way to spend an evening with your favorite person. Begins with wine and cheese in the ART Station Café followed by a tour of the two exhibitions and then into the pottery studio for an introduction to “hand building”. 7 p.m., $79/per couple. 770-469-1105 www.artstation.org.


SNOW MOUNTAIN at STONE MOUNTAIN PARK. Atlanta’s only Snow Park with a 400’ tubing hill and a SnowZone play area! Time slots vary, reservation recommended $49.75, plus $10 vehicle entry fee. 770-498-5690 or www.snowmountainpark.com.

In SUWANEE


SUWANEE SCULPTOUR A SUWANEE TOWN CENTER, through Jan. 31.  Suwanee Walkable outdoor exhibit, tour features 15 pieces on loan from various artists from around the country and close to home. All day 770-945-8996 or www.suwanee.com.


THE BOXCARS at EVERETT BROTHERS MUSIC BARN, Jan. 14.  Live Bluegrass music. The house band, Everett Brothers, performs, followed by The Boxcars. 7pm $15 donation requested. 770-945-5628 or www.everettsmusicbarn.com/schedule.php


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