The Music Man Plays At The Center Theatre

December 10, 12-13, 16-17, 19-20
The Music Man at Center Theatre

Center Theatre at the MJCCA presents a community production of the classic musical, The Music Man, directed by Dina Shadwell. The story follows a con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader, sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. But in River City, Iowa, things go awry when he falls for Marian, a librarian he tries to divert from exposing him while he inadvertently enriches the town with a love of music.

The show’s one-of-a-kind nostalgic score includes rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads which have become popular standards.

For information and showtimes, visit Center Theatre.

Serious Shopping In Atlanta's DeKalb County

Shoppers visiting Atlanta's DeKalb County will find everything from serious bargins to exquisite specialties in settings that are just as varied. Quaint streetside shops, glittering malls and friendly neighborhood centers are located throughout DeKalb. Antiques abound almost everywhere you look, and are commonly concentrated in the heart of the suburbs' picturesque squares and historic districts. If you are looking for a great place to shop, it'sdefinitely DeKalb!

CHAMBLEE’S ANTIQUE ROW

Broad Street & Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA 30341

770/458-1614 http://www.antiquerow.com/

Toys, sports memorabilia, high-end china, Depression glass, clocks, old advertising and furniture are only the beginning of what you will find here at the south’s largest and most unusual antique area, located just 1.5 miles inside I-285 in old Chamblee. See the wares of over 200 antique dealers in this unique neighborhood, where shops are located in homes, churches and stores dating back as far as the mid-1800s. Many of the antique items commonly seen in restaurants and bars all over the country come from Chamblee’s Antique Row. Professional crating and shipping is available. Just a short walk from the Chamblee MARTA station!

NORTH DEKALB MALL

2050 Lawrenceville Highway Decatur, GA 30033

404/320-7960 http://www.northdekalbmall.com/

Located in Decatur, this mall features Macy's, Rhodes Furniture, AMC-16 theaters with stadium seating, 90 stores, a food court and two full-service restaurants. A great place for shopping, dinner and a movie for the whole family!

NORTHLAKE MALL

1000 Northlake Mall Atlanta, GA 30345

770/938-5483 http://www.northlakemall.com/

Easily accessible from I-285, and close to several Northlake area hotels, Northlake Mall boasts Macy’s, Parisian, Sears, J.C. Penney and more than 115 specialty stores, services and eateries.

PERIMETER MALL

4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346

770/394-4270 http://www.perimetermall.com/

Perimeter Mall is a superb mix of great shopping, fine dining and unparallel convenience. You are sure to have a wonderful shopping experience with 195 specialty stores and 22 Food Court eateries. Department stores include: Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Macy's and a flagship Dillard's. Convenient valet parking service is available at the front entrance. The Shopper Service Center at the upper level main entrance offers wheelchair and stroller rental, gift wrapping, shipping, faxing, copying and seasonal gifts. Friendly and knowledgeable greeters are located at key mall entrances to assist shoppers and in center court at the Premiere Service Center you can pick up mall coupons, shopping bags or purchase a Perimeter Mall Gift Card.

THE GALLERY AT SOUTH DEKALB

2801 Candler Road Atlanta, GA 30032

404/241-2431 http://www.southdekalbmall.com/

South DeKalb Mall is anchored by Macy's and Sears and features more than 100 well-known and unique stores, a food court and two restaurants. Services include free wheelchairs, assistance with emergency car service, shipping, notary public, copying and more.

THE MALL AT STONECREST

2929 Turner Hill Road Lithonia, GA 30038

678/526-9880 http://www.mallatstonecrest.com/

The Mall at Stonecrest is an upscale, regional shopping mecca featuring Macy’s, Sears, Kohl’s, JCPenney and Dillard’s, as well as many high-end national retailers, an extensive food court and two full-service restaurants, and a 16-screen movie theater. Check the events schedule for weekend family and children’s events, live stage shows and much more!

For more info, visit DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Discover Gold This Thanksgiving Weekend

Discover Gold at Fernbank Museum Through January 3, 2009.

Learn the fascinating story of the world’s most desired metal—its natural beauty, unique scientific properties and its influence in shaping global history. Explore a vast array of extraordinary objects including natural specimens of crystallized gold, enormous nuggets, gold bullion, coins from shipwrecks, solid bars, exquisite jewelry, and contemporary objects such as Olympic medals and Oscar statues.

Through a combination of magnificent specimens and interactive media, this special exhibit examines the cultural, historical, and scientific underpinnings that have made gold an enduring subject of fascination since the beginning of recorded time.

For more info, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Stage Door Players Present G.I. Holiday Jukebox

Stage Door Players Present G.I. Holiday Jukebox
December 4 - 20 (Thursdays – Sundays)

During WWII, Hollywood stars and starlets made it their duty to entertain "the boys." G.I. Holiday Jukebox takes four Hollywood stars to the "front" for a holiday reunion.

It's Christmas-time, the world is at war, but for a brief time, at peace as our four singing stars deliver some of the best music of the 1940's, framed by a collection of holiday and Christmas music, ranging from the classic to corny to silly and sentimental.

For more info, visit Stage Door Players.

Celebrate The Holidays With A Stone Mountain Christmas

December Dates: 4-6, 11-13, 18-22, 26-30 at Stone Mountain Park.

Christmas comes to life with more than two million lights at Crossroads. Gather the family, young and old, for a holiday tradition with many holiday-themed activities.

Activities include The Polar Express 4D Experience™, two new family-friendly live shows, Festive Christmas Parade, Visit with Santa Claus, sing-a-long Christmas train, Snow Angel Fireworks and Snowfall Celebration and more.

For more info, visit Stone Mountain Park.

Festival Of Nine Lessons & Carols At Emory University

December 4

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

The Emory tradition established in 1935 continues with this candlelit evening service of choral music and scripture, with readings by special guests from the community.

The Performance will be held at the Glenn Memorial Auditorium.

For more information, visit Emory University.

Terrific Thursdays Make Shopping Fun

Terrific Thursdays

December 3, 10 & 17

With the shopping season officially kicking off this weekend, the City of Decatur is a great place to start looking for unique gifts for everyone in your family.

Participating shops and restaurants in the City of Decatur will stay open late and offer avariety of discounts, special holiday open houses & receptions, booksignings and more.

The Pedicab is offering free rides on Thursdays from 5 until 9pm. Santa joins the fun as well.

For more information visit The City of Decatur.

It's A Wonderful Life At The ART Station

December 2-6, 10-13, 16-20, 22-23 at the ART Station in Stone Mountain Village.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

This holiday offering is inspired by the classic American film, It's a Wonderful Life, and performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience.

Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects.

For more info, vist ART Station.

Celebrate The Holidays With Fernbank Museum

Fernbank Museum of Natural History offers a new way for families to celebrate the holidays during the Museum’s Annual Family Holiday Celebration on Sunday, December 6, 2009, from noon to 4 p.m.

This popular annual family event offers guests an opportunity to learn more about celebrations from around the world through activities including performances, a costumed character, storytelling, games, crafts and more.


The 2009 Annual Family Holiday Celebration schedule of events includes:

- Chamblee Chamber Ensemble from noon to 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. The Chamblee
High School Music Ensemble performs live.

- Chinese Lantern Making Activity from noon to 4 p.m.

- Games From Around the World from noon to 4 p.m. Fernbank will offer a variety of self-
guided games from around the world and showcase pastimes from various historical and
cultural groups.

- Holiday Craft Corner from noon to 4 p.m.

- Snowflake Rubbings from noon to 4 p.m.

- Chinese Lion Dance by the Chien Hong School of Kung Fu at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.The lion dance is
a Chinese traditional performance art that is often demonstrated at celebrations in many Asian
cultures and is believed to bring luck and fortune to all those who see it.

- Strolling Dinosaur from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Local performer Kevin Pittman has created a special
dinosaur costume for this year’s holiday event and will offer photo opportunities for visitors.

- KSU Storytellers at 2 p.m. The Kennesaw State University storytellers will spin tales of
culture and holiday from around the world.

For more info, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

New York Times Bestselling Author Zane To Appear At The Mall At Stonecrest

New York Times bestselling author Zane, whose first full-length novel in 5 years will hit book stores on December 1, 2009 will make an exclusive appearance at the Mall at Stonecrest on Monday, December 7th at 7 p.m.

Zane will be signing copies of her new book, “TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART” at Borders Books and Music. Fans are invited to access the VIP meet and greet with purchase of Zane’s new book from Borders Stonecrest. Proof of purchase is required.

For more info, visit The Mall at Stonecrest.

Save On Travel to Atlanta's DeKalb County For The Holidays

If you are planning on visiting friends or family in the Atlanta area during the Thanksgiving holiday, or are just planning a leisure trip with the family, check out our website for a complete listing of accommodations and specials in Atlanta's DeKalb County.

We are located just six miles from downtown Atlanta and convenient to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and all major highways.

With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau can assist in making your trip to the Atlanta area a pleasant and memorable one.

Feel free to call us with any travel questions at (770) 492-5000.

Mark Your Calendars - The Nutcracker On December 12th

Dance Performance: Excerpts from The Nutcracker will be held on Saturday, December 12 featuring the Callanwolde Ballet Ensemble.

The holiday season is not complete without attending a performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.

Join the Callanwolde Ballet Ensemble as they present three performances of excerpts from the holiday ballet classic. The performance will be held at St. Pius Catholic School’s Monsignor Terry W. Young Center for the Performing Arts.

For more info, visit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

December Concerts At Eddie's Attic

Eddie's Attic is a popular live music venue for aspiring and accomplished performing songwriters. Located in Decatur, Georgia in a small, artist-friendly town within the metro Atlanta area. A "listening room" with a superior sound system/acoustics, where customers are asked to silence cell phones and actually listen to the songs, has made the Attic's music room a hit with music enthusiasts. Eddie's Attic draws both fans and artists from all over the world, and continues to be one of the premier music venues in the South


Upcoming December Concerts:

1 - Mike Kinnebrew & Kurt Scobie

2 - Billy Joe Shaver

3 - Slaid Cleaves

4 - Josh Joplin (2 shows)

5 - The Brilliant Inventions, Nathan Beaver, & King Richards Sunday Best

6 - Jan Smith Student Showcase

8 - Amber Rubarth & Adam Levy

9 - Tony Furtado

11 - Randall Bramblett Band

12 - Girlyman

13 - Cowboy Envy (2 shows)

15 - Jim White, Otis Gibbs, & Caroline Herring

16 - Drew Holcomb & Marc Scibilia (Christmas Show)

17 - Jennifer Daniels (Christmas show)

18 - Matthew Perryman Jones & Madi Diaz

22 - Jonathan Rich, Zac Taylor, Bethany Dick & Ryan Horne

23 - Peter Bradley Adams & David Berkeley

26 - The Lovell Sisters

27 - Micah Dalton & Tyler Lyle

29 - Sarah Peacock & Jessi Lynn (birthday bash)

31 - Michelle Malone & Drag the River (early show) & Michelle Malone Banned with Blue Mother Tupelo (late show)

For more information, visit Eddie's Attic.

New Art Exhibits On Display At The ART Station

Enjoy two new art exhibits at the ART Station in historic Stone Mountain Village from November 16 through January 2, 2010 (Tuesdays - Saturdays).


“One-Of-A-Kind” The art of Charley Seagraves
Blurring the divisions between Painting and Sculpture, Seagraves explores a variety of playful forms inside as well as outside the box. His brightly colored constructions often incorporate found objects – wooden crutches, clocks, tools and other unique items.

“Works of Bruce Holwerda”
Working with whimsical surrealistic subjects in a fantasy world, Holwerda’s paintings are a unique blending of fine art with illustrative representation combining the human form with simple ideas, energetic poses and surreal portraits.


For more info, visit ART Station.

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