ARTS
Through May 8
   Art Show featuring artist Maureen Engle at the Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell.
   Maureen Engle's body of work includes a unique look at 20th century brides painted from vintage photographs.
   For information:  770-594-6122.


COMEDY
April 23 - 26
   Sex in Every City, The Naughty and Sorta' Nice Comedy Duo of April Macie and Christina Pazsitsky perform at Funny Farm Comedy Club, 608 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.  
   The show is for age 21+ and tickets are $12 - $15.
   For tickets and information:  770-817-HAHA or visit www.FunnyFarmComedyClub.com


COMMUNITY        
April 19
   Alpharetta Arts Streetfest from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Milton Ave. & Main St.
   Enjoy outdoor galleries filled with art, live music, food vendors and arts & crafts for the children.
   Admission and parking are free to the public.
   For information:  www.alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6000 x 1008.

April 21
  Reading and Book Discussion by Patricia Sprinkle, author of 19 mysteries.  Her newest book is Daughter of Deceit.
  The event takes place at NOON at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St.  The event is free and open to the public.
  For information:  www.forl.net or 770-640-4087.

April 21
   "Maximizing Your Retirement Income" seminar presented by Jennifer Heal of Edward Jones and Bobbie Sims from the Social Security Administration.
   The seminar is from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
   The seminar is free but reservations are required.
   For reservations:  770-998-1572.

April 23
   Preschool Open House from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at North River Baptist Church, 12090 Hardscrabble Rd, Roswell (corner of Hardscrabble and Etris Rd.)
   For information:  770-642-4596

April 23, 25 and 30
   Ladies Painting Night from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Farmhouse in the City, 377 South Main St., Alpharetta.
   The trendiest thing since paint your own pottery studios.  Bring your own beverage or food, relax and let a local artist guide you step by step as you paint your own 16x20 canvas to take home at the end of the evening.
   The classes are every Thursday and Saturday, and the cost is $30.  
   The themes vary each evening.  April 23rd is painting pears, April 25th is painting horses and April 30th is painting a cross.
   For information:  770-312-7926 or email robin@holycowfarm.com.

April 25
   "Kids Helping Kids Spring Carnival" from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church Preschool, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd., Duluth.
   Proceeds from the carnival will benefit Camp Sparrowwood, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and the preschool.
   There will be train rides, games, inflatables, a silent auction, refreshments and a magic show.  Everyone is welcome.
   For information:  770-418-1730.

April 25
   Honeybee Demonstration with Trina Barron at 10 a.m. at Scottsdale Farms, 15639 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta.
   Trina will bring her honeybees and offer fascinating information and discuss the health benefits of honey.  The event is free and open to the public.
   For information:  770-777-5875 or www.scottsdalefarms.com.

April 25
   Garden Faire from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.
   The event is presented by the North Fulton Master Gardeners.
   For information:  770-992-1731.

April 27
   Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at Roswell North Elementary, 10525 Woodstock Rd.
   Tour the new 16 classroom addition, the arts classroom and the technology center.    Everyone in the community is invited.
   For information:  770-552-6320 or www.roswellnorthelementary.com.

April 29
   Realtor Tea at 10 a.m. at Roswell North Elementary, 10525 Woodstock Rd.    Receive relevant data on test scores and class size and see the school's new 16 classroom addition.
   For information:  770-552-6320 or www.roswellnorthelementary.com.


DRAMA
April 24 and 25
   Bard In The Yard at 8 p.m. at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell.  Shakespeare on the lawn returns with performances of "All's Well that Ends Well," presented by North Fulton Drama Club.  Come early for picnic on the lawn before the performance.  Admission is free but donations are welcome.
   For information:  770-640-3855.

April 24 - 26
   "Honk Jr" at the Off Broadway Children's Theatre, 12350-B Arnold Mill Rd., Alpharetta.
   The production is a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic story of "The Ugly Duckling."  The story features Ugly, a duckling who discovers his inner beauty when he becomes a swan, along with many other colorful barnyard creatures.
   Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children and senior citizens.
   For tickets and information:  770-664-2410.

Through April 25
   "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at Kudzu Children's Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell.
   A limited cast of characters ensures that the children in the audience take up the additional roles and become a forest, dwarfs, and even participate on the stage crew.
   For tickets and information:  770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

Through April 26
   The Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents "The Buddy Holly Story" at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
   The Man, The Music, The Legend. This musical extravaganza tells the story of Buddy Holly and the three years (1956-59) during which he became the world's top recording artist.  The show features over 20 hits including "Peggy Sue," "That'll Be the Day," "Oh Boy" and more.
   The finale features a fantastic dance party where Buddy is joined by the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens.
   For tickets and information:  770-641-1260 or www.get.org.

Through May 3
   Disney's "Mulan Jr." at The Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
   Performances are every Saturday at 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
   An amazing musical full of special effects that is perfect for the whole family.  The show sends a great message of self confidence and the importance of family, and is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit.
   For tickets and information:  770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com.

Through May 16
   "Misery" at The Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
   Performances are every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
   Special discounted tickets are being offered for Friday and Saturday at $15 plus tax for adults; $13 plus tax for Seniors and Sunday at $12 plus tax for all seats.
   For tickets and information:  770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com.


MUSIC
April 19
   Music on the Hill Series at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr., Atlanta at 3 p.m.
   Atlanta musicians Olga Shpitko, violin; Tim Whitehead, piano; Davin Rubicz, cello; and Alcides Rodriguez, clarinet; will present Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, and Darius Milhaud's Suite for Clarinet, Violin and Piano.
   The concert is free and open to the public.
   For information:  404-237-8621.


SPORTS
May 2
   2nd Annual Raider Run for Autism sponsored by The Alpharetta High School Football Community.  All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks.
   The Fun 5K Run/Walk will begin at 10 a.m. in the Alpharetta High School Football Stadium, 3595 Webb Bridge Rd.
   Pre-registration is $20 if received by April 24th; $25 after April 24th up until race day.  All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt.
   For information & registration:  www.alpharettaraiders.com or 404-906-8121.

May 2
   The "Lung Cancer Needs a Paddling" River Adventure sponsored by Dream Team 2009.  100% of the proceeds benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership.
   The event will take place at 9:30 a.m.  Participants will be shuttled from Riverside Park in Roswell to Garrard Landing where, after a quick lesson, they will set off down the Chattahoochee River.  The party will break for a picnic lunch (included) on the shoals of the river and have the opportunity to wade through the water.  The adventurous can swing from a rope over the river.
   The cost including canoe or kayak is $75.  The cost is $50 for those who provide their own canoe/kayak.
   Online registration ends April 16.
   To Register or for information:  www.active.com or 770-641-8200.