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A New Tradition For Downtown Duluth Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

By | April 30, 2011 | Concert, Family Events, Festivals | No comments
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Cinco de Mayo Duluth Town Green

Pure Catering

Looking for something new and fun to do this year for Cinco de Mayo? How about celebrating in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Duluth Town Green? On Thursday, May 5th from 5pm-9pm, enjoy food, drink, fun and flavors from Pure Taqueria, Chocolate Perks and the Déjà vu band! Look for the big white tent on Main Street. Downtown Duluth is the place you want to be to celebrate! It’s your chance to get a taste of what you will be able to enjoy downtown when Pure Taqueria opens its newest location on the corner of Main Street and Hwy 120.

This event is sponsored by The City of Duluth, Pure Taqueria and The Work Spot. For more information contact Jayne Madigan at 678-475-3512 or jmadigan@duluthga.net.

 

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Duluth Celebrates America at Scott Hudgens Park July 3rd

By | June 26, 2010 | Concert, Family Events, Festivals | No comments

2010 The City of Duluth is pleased to announce our Annual Duluth Celebrates America Event! The public is invited to attend this spectacular patriotic celebration that will end with a BANG on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Scott Hudgens Park which is conveniently located in River Green Business Park at 4545 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA, 30096. Convening at Scott Hudgens Park on its acres and acres of soccer field grounds fronting the Chattahoochee River, this celebration represents all that Duluth is proudly known to uphold: “Capture the Spirit of Good Living”.

Gates will open at 5 pm with a fabulous fireworks display at dusk.  Admission and Parking are FREE but monetary donations will be graciously accepted to help offset costs.  The stage show will begin promptly at 6 pm with the welcome by Mayor of Duluth, Ms. Nancy Harris and the singing of the National Anthem.  Festivities will include lots of family friendly activities: inflatable rides, rock wall, carnival games, pony rides, face painting, food vendors and live entertainment featuring:  Full Circle, Stephen Norwood and Metro Jazz Club. *NOTE: Activities and food will require a fee.

Full Circle is an incredible 7 piece band hailing from Athens, GA.  This high energy stage show consisting of rock style original and popular cover songs will get the crowd on their feet as they kick the celebration off in style.   For more information, visit www.turnfullcircle.com

Stephen Norwood is a rising R&B artist from Atlanta, GA.  Since the launch of his career in 2009, he has already performed on TV, Radio, at venues that have a knack for discovering great talent, Pre-game Concert for the Atlanta Braves, Opening Act for the legendary B.B King, named Macy’s Rising Star of 2009 and performed at the lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree on Thanksgiving which was televised nationally.   For more information, please visit www.stephennorwood.com.

Metro Jazz Club is more than just a 17-piece “Big Band”; they are a CLUB dedicated to the preservation of some of the best music ever composed. From the smoothest jazz and spirited rhythms of swing, to the powerhouse brass/rock of the 70’s and 80’s, they love sharing this classic horn sound with other music lovers. They have the power of thirteen horns, and a rhythm section that’s always in the pocket. Add to that the rich vocal stylings of Maxine Cummins, and the Metro Jazz Club has the perfect sound to entertain and get dancers of all ages out dancing.  For more information, please visit www.metrojazzclub.com.

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Snellville Days, Saturday May 1st at Briscoe Park

By | April 23, 2010 | Concert, Family Events, Festivals | No comments

Mother's Finest

Saturday, May 1 is Snellville Days beginning at wisteria village for the parade with grand marshal, mary jane gresham and special guest elly mae clampett from the beverly hillbillies. Snellville Days is held at Briscoe Park and it’s free.

Saturday, May 1, 10am to 7pm Sunday, May 2, 10am to 5pm

On both days you’ll find over 200 vendors, kids field with rides & petting zoo, two continuously running entertainment stages and  dog n disc.

On Saturday (only): the parade, elly mae clampett signing autographs, car show and evening concert

On Sunday (only): helicopter rides, free saturday evening concert featuring Mother’s Finest. The pre-show and giveaways start at 6:30 pm behind the park office. Bring a blanket or a chair. Concessions available.

The Parade

The annual parade kicks off the Snellville Days Festival on Saturday, May 1st at 10:00am. Various entries including schools, churches, civic organizations and businesses, will participate in this year’s parade.

Mother’s Finest
The group has created a sound they describe as a fusion of Funk, Rock, Gospel, R&B Metal and Jazz, taken directly from the street to the stage to the studio, that is Afro-Euro Mosaic Soulful and Electric, transcending musical division, and negative stereotyping. They call it METAFUNK’NPHYSICAL, the running title of their latest CD. Visit their MySpace page to hear their music.

The Disc and Dog Championship

The Disc Dog Spring Championships is fun for all people and dogs of all ages and levels. WOOF! Sports USA, the event producer, and the Greater Atlanta Dog & Disc Club, the host club, have been organizing this event for over 17 years and it is a great way for pet owners to come out and join in the fun.

17th Annual Dog & Disc Spring Championship
For more information, visit: www.atlantadiscdogs.com

Snellville Sons of the American Legion
Snellville Days 2010 Car Show

Come and see some of the best local show cars and hot rods at this year’s Snellville Days Car Show. Guests will vote on best of show, best street rod, best classic and more!

Date: Saturday, May 1st 2010
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: Valley Field (In the Concert Venue)
Judging: 10am-2pm
Trophy Ceremony: 2:30pm
Cost: Free to the public!


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Festa Primavera Italiana at George Pierce Park April 17th

By | April 10, 2010 | Community Centers, Family Events, Festivals, Kids Program | No comments

April 17, 11:00am-3:00pm – Festa Primavera Italiana

Enjoy a Spring Festival, Italian-style ~ Festa Primavera Italiana! Festival fun for the whole family including a bounce house, Italian entertainment, kids activities and Italian food ~ “mangia, mangia” (translates “eat, eat”). All ages; $5/person, kids 2-under free; pre-registration required; call 770.831.4173. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Hwy, Suwanee. Code: GPCC14102

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Snellville’s 28th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

By | December 3, 2009 | Family Events, Festivals | No comments

On Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m., the City of Snellville will celebrate its 28th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall. The theme this year is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Snellville’s own Deborah Rich will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Featured performers include Jackie O. Ginn, Jackie Howard, Renee Walker, Britt Elementary School 4th-5th Grade Chorus, Snellville Middle School 6th Grade Chorus, South Gwinnett High School Choir and Marching Band, First Baptist Snellville Children’s and Joyful Sound Adult Choirs, and St. Oliver’s Catholic Church Ladies Quartet. Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer will lead the countdown to the lighting of the tree just prior to Santa’s arrival.

Children will have the opportunity to visit Santa. Picture packages will be available for a small fee. The Snellville Keenager Club will be hosting refreshments inside City Hall. Marines with Toys for Tots will be our guests and collecting toys for Christmas. We urge you to find the true meaning of the season and bring a small, unwrapped toy for a child in need or make a monetary donation to this worthy cause. In addition to collecting toys, the City will be collecting canned goods for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry as part of the “Can Do” initiative with the Gwinnett Municipal Association.

The City of Snellville would like to thank Walton EMC, Snellville Downtown Development Authority, Summit Chase Country Club, Deborah and Harry Rich, United Community Bank, Georgia Property Restoration, Odd Job Bob, Beck Law Firm, Rotary Club of Gwinnett Sunrise, Akil A. Patel, D.D.S., P.C. and Niko’s Corner for their generous donations to make this event possible this year.

Don’t miss this festive celebration! Please contact the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department for more information at 770-985-3535. This is a rain or shine event.

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