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January

WELCOME TO HISTORIC NORCROSS, GEORGIA.....a place to imagine!

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Now through January 14 Lateral Thinking Exhibit, Kudzu Art Zone. It 's not what we expect! It's thinking outside the box! This exhibit is an exploration of art in the extreme... a combination of ideas and objects in new and different relationships. Artworks in many styles and mediums are on display - come see what our member artists have thought up for this one! 116 Carlyle Street, 770.840.9844 Gallery Hours: 11 - 4, Fri and Sat

January 5th Welcome All Wonders:  A Twelfth Night Celebration" Enjoy popular European Medieval and Renaissance music, dance and drama that emphasizes the twelve days beginning with Christmas Day and culminating in Twelfth Night. Renaissance poetry will serve as a script which binds together the wide variety of carols (truly the pop music of their day).  The character "Light" will guide you on a musical journey through Christmas and into Epiphany.  From hauntingly beautiful vocal solos to boisterously jubilant choral numbers, the program offers a variety that will entertain just about anybody! 7p.m., Christ Church Episcopal, Norcross. For a list of churches in the Norcross area, click here

January 6 - 8 Lionheart Theatre  "The Kindness of Strangers" is opening this Friday for a one weekend run at Lionheart Theatre. Come see this collection of short plays by local writers that pay homage to Tennesse William's inimitable style. Please note the special ticket pricing for this show: all seats are only $10.00. Show times and reservations available here.

January 25  Norcross Community Meeting #1: LCI Study Plan Initiation Join us for this important opportunity to voice your ideas on Norcross' vision for future Town Center development. The City is partnering with engineering firm Pond & Company to update the 2001 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Study - for the "what and why" please click here. Lots of exciting things are happening in Norcross - be sure to be part of the vision! 7pm, Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center 10 College St.

January 28 Grand Opening of The Nest Norcross' newest arts center is formally cutting the ribbon! A fundraiser for the Norcross Arts Alliance (NAA), this exciting event is 7pm – 10pm. Participate in an interactive sculpture building project, and shop at the new art gallery while enjoying live music and scrumptious refreshments.  A tax-deductible contribution of $20 for NAA members and $35 for non-members will help support the ongoing arts programs benefiting communities in the greater Norcross area.  RSVP to info@NorcrossArtsAlliance.org. To join NAA please visit NorcrossArtsAlliance.org.  The Nest, 17 College St. (next to the Community Center and the Norcross Garden Club.)

January 28 Disco Night at "Club 45 South" 45 South Café (45 S. Peachtree St.) will be transformed into “Club 45 South,” courtesy of the Kiwanis of Norcross. From 7pm – 10pm, disco lights will flash and a DJ will play your favorite disco hits. This is a fun and important fundraiser – the $10 cover charge goes to local elementary schools. For more info contact John Dunleavy at 678-523-5589. 

January 29 Franklin Pond Quartet Talented students from the Franklin Pond Music School will be our guests at the Norcross Welcome Center - join us for a lively and lovely hour of strings! 3pm - 4pm, 189 Lawrenceville St.

 

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