Sandy Springs Reads is pleased to welcome to Sandy Springs Roy Lee Cooke, one of the original Rocket Boys and Lex McGee, NASA history buff and son of Dr. Henry McGee (member on Wernher von Braun's team), who will share their insights at this DON'T MISS IT event. Spread the word and if you have not yet read the book read it soon! Call 404-303-6130 or visit www.afpls.org for more information.
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 7-8:30 PM, "Between the Lines-- A Dual Meaning"
The Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore, 5531 Roswell Road, NW, FREE
Enjoy the wonder of geometric abstraction as you view mixed media contemporary paintings of Ellen Kierr Stein. Visit www.phoenixanddragon.com or call 404-255-5207 for more information.
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 6:30-8:30 PM, "Georgia Artists: A Juried Exhibit" Opening Reception. Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry Road NW, FREE, reservations not required
Come view a showcase of work by established and emerging artists from Georgia in various mediums. Winners judged by Annette Cone Skelton, Director of MOCA GA.
For more information call 404-613-6172, email Lauren at lauren.bernazza@fultoncountyga.gov, or visit www.fultonarts.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 8:30 AM-- NOON, Sandy Springs Farmers' Market
235 Sandy Springs Circle, NW, FREE
Rain or shine, come gather with your friends and community and enjoy Sandy Springs' own local market full of local produce and honey and soaps and other amazing products, as well as live music! Art Sandy Springs will have a booth to share great information about art and culture in our community. Come visit us and support your local merchants!
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 10:00 AM- NOON, Faerie House Workshop with
Candace Apple
Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore, 5531 Roswell Road, $35, reservations required
Join Candace Apple and make your very own faerie house using gourds, moss, fungi, nuts and dried flowers. Magnificent! Make your reservations and/or learn more by calling 404-255-5207 or visit www.phoenixanddragon.com
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SATURDAY, MAY 5, 4:30-5:30 PM, "Treasures on the Moon" and rocket demonstrations 
Part of Sandy Springs Reads. Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway NE, FREE, no reservations required
Sandy Springs Reads and Southern Area Rocketry (SoAR) is pleased to present this amazing event, where attendees can witness SoAR's water rocket launch and learn about local rocket clubs. Don't miss this opportunity to see treasures left behind when astronauts departed the moon! Call 404-303-6130 or visit www.afls.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 9 AM-- 6 PM, Pro Cycling Race/Wine and Food Classic
6075 Sandy Springs Circle, FREE
Enjoy a fun day of cycling races while sampling food and wine from Sandy Springs' finest restaurants! This wonderful family friendly event features the professional cycling of Speed Week a a backdrop for the Sandy Springs Food and Wine classic. while For more information call 678-428-7442 or visit www.sandyspringschallenge.org.
MONDAY, MAY 7, 8:30-10 PM, Joe Gransden and his Big Band
Cafe 290, 290 Hilderbrand Drive, $8 cover charge
Head on over to the Sandy Springs' favorite
Cafe 290 to hear this noted trumpeter/vocalist and his hard bop jazz sounds, recalling songs from such notable artists as Frank Sinatra
and Tommy Dorsey. The magic starts where the music begins. Don't miss the last
Gransden performance of the
2012 ArtSSpring! Call 404-256-3942 or
visit www.cafe290atlanta.com.
