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April 26, 2009
 Greetings!

"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." ~William Shakespeare

ArtSSpring 2009 Poster

Don't let another week pass you by without marking your calendars for the exciting opportunities during ArtSSpring 2009. In its second year, ArtSSpring 2009 is an exciting festival of events designed for you to enjoy music, theater, literature, art exhibits, culinary adventures, a garden party, and even a  ShowStoppers talent competition for students in the Sandy Springs community!  Find your interest in the calendar below for the upcoming week and save the date!  A full calendar of events for ArtSSprings 2009 is provided below.

Print out the calendar below and save the dates!
Bernadine Richard and Peggy Stapleton
ArtSandySprings Directors
www.artsandysprings.org
ArtSSpring 2009 Highlights This Week!!
ArtSSpring 2009 Events for Week of April 27-May 3 (*=free)

Monday, April 27                                    
Three Inspirational Tenors (7:30 p.m.)  
Three heavenly voices with a piano player who will leave the Yamaha smoking! $15 at the door. The Three Tenors and their dynamite piano player will grab everybody by the heartstrings. They are all classically trained and former soloists with Robert Shaw.  From show music, old fashioned gospel tunes and classical arrangements-there is something for everyone as The Three Tenors capture the hearts of all.
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
7171 Glenridge Drive
770-719-0749

Tuesday, April 28
Atlanta Theatre-To-Go (7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Two romantic comedies by local playwrights in "Love through the Ages," which prove you are never too old to love. Donations appreciated.
Hammond Glen
335 Hammond Drive
404-374-9542 

*Latin DanceWorkshop (7to 8:30p.m.)
Can You Hear the Beat!  Abernathy Arts Center is hopping this week with Latin Dance workshop on Tuesday, April 28.  This is an instructional "lesson" with  demonstrations with Salsa music.
Abernathy Arts Center
254 Johnson Ferry Road
404-303-6172

Wednesday, April 29
Wind Down Wednesdays (5:30 to 7 p.m.)HSS Wind Down Wednesdays
Unwind after work at Wind Down Wednesdays with Foxxy Cleopatra. This singer soulstress performs an upbeat mix of 70s and 80s hits. At the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. $5 per person (includes one drink).
Heritage Green
6075 Sandy Springs Circle
404-851-9111

Thursday, April 30
Songs and Silliness: Music and Comedy (8 p.m.)
Comedy and Broadway music from top comedians and singers, featuring Dan Britt and Eric Dannell. Dinner available. Call for reservations @ 404-252-5233 after noon. Invite friends and call for a table! (Tables assigned on first call basis) Online reserve at www.punchline.com $20 ($5 goes to support ArtSS). Come Lighten Up and Support this wonderful venue in the heart of Sandy Springs.  RESERVE NOW 
The Punchline
280 Hilderbrand Drive
404-252-5233

Friday, May 1
* Georgia Artists: A Juried Art Exhibition (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Close encounters with the most gifted artists among us, along with a fabulous wine and cheese reception, not to mention that the art is for sale!  Great values!!
Abernathy Arts Center
254 Johnson Ferry Road
404-303-6172

Saturday, May 2
Gourmet Dinner (7 p.m.)
Gourmet Dinner (7 p.m.) Have you visited one of the hidden culinary treasures of Sandy Springs: the International Culinary Institute?  If not, here's your chance.  Young chefs present their creations  as you sample five scintillating courses, each paired with the perfect wine.   Capacity is 50 so make your reservations now.  $60 per person. Reservations required by calling 770-689-4851 and leave a message.
RESERVE NOW 
The Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
100 Embassy Row
770-689-4851

Cabaret Trilogy (8 to 10 p.m.)
Enjoy a sparkling evening of music and dance from New York to Las
Vegas to the heart of Sandy Springs. $15 per person.
Broadway Grill & Cabaret
5920 Roswell Road
For reservations, call 404-257-8883

* Brushstrokes Art Group Exhibition (11 to 4 p.m.)
Saturday afternoon brings another lovely event at the Bank of North Georgia.  A splendid opportunity to meet the artists who live and work among us. 20 recognized local artists will display their art on the triangle at
Bank of North Georgia.
280 Sandy Springs Circle
www.brushstrokesartgroup.com

Sunday, May 3
Jazz Brunch (11 a.m.) How Cool!
Groove to the cool tunes of the ArtSSpring Jazz Ensemble while enjoying a tasty brunch starting at 11 am at Food 101 at a Jazz Brunch.  Family fun with lots of music, provided by doctors with a soft touch for jazz.  Drs. Bruce Green, Scott Lampert and Stan Mogelnicki are the ring leaders with both the beat and soul for this fun event!
Food 101
4969 Roswell Road
404-497-9700

* Spring Fling (2 p.m.)
Following a jazzed up lunch, proceed to Holy Innocents Church for an afternoon of classical music madness with The Pro-Mozart Society.  The organ at Holy Innocents is a splendid Schoenstein, guaranteed to rock you in your socks.  The Pro Mozart Society promotes excellence as well as appreciation for serious music.  Their mission guarantees spectacular quality of performances.
Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church
805 Mt. Vernon Highway
www.mozartatlanta.com

The Secret Garden (4 to 6 p.m.)
Finally, top off your weekend with wine and appetizers as you stroll the grounds of one of the most elegant homes and gardens in metro-Atlanta. Artist Alice Williams' English garden beckons with music, art, and the magnificence of a well-tended garden. Hosted by the Sandy Springs Society, all are welcome for wine, entertainment and art.  Advance tickets $35/ $50 at the door.
5219 Riverview Road
www.sandyspringssociety.org