Calendar of Events
The Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau Calendar of Events is THE place to find out what there is to do in Gwinnett. Whether you are looking for a great family festival, free and inexpensive things to do, arts and theatre performances or the latest great concert at the Arena.....this is the place to find it. From free movies, concerts and festivals in Gwinnett's downtowns to the G-Braves, Georgia Force and Gwinnett Gladiators schedules to holiday happenings - you won't find more Gwinnett County events anywhere else.
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Thursday May 17, 2012
Calendar of Events
Quickstart Juniors Tennis
- Starting May 17, 2012 (No End Date)
- Location: Collins Hill Athletic Club
- Address: 100 Countryside Place, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
- Venue: Collins Hill Athletic Club
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Quick Start Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modifies scoring, all tailored to age and size. It is divided into two different levels- ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10. CHAC has excellent coaches On-going monthly training program Low ratios will ensure quality instruction Developmental Court System and ability groups offered to better meet each child's needs Feeder ... Visit Website
2012 Annual meeting & Awards Ceremoy
- May 17, 2012
- Location: Hudgens Center for the Arts
- Address: 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
- Venue: Hudgens Center for the Arts
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Annual meeting and we will present the annual Gwinnie Award as well as the Volunteer of the Year and Chairman's Awards.
Rock-in & Rhythm Concert
- May 17, 2012
- Location: George Pierce Park
- Address: 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee, GA 30024
- Venue: George Pierce Park
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Enjoy a cool evening of live music and light refreshments on our back porch. Refreshments are served at 6:00pm and the music begins at 6:30pm. Presented in partnership with Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett.
Eddie Owen Presents
- May 17, 2012
- Location: Red Clay Theatre and Performing Arts Center
- Address: 3087 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096
- Venue: Red Clay Theatre and Performing Arts Center
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Live music headlining Levi Lowrey ft. Travis Meadows
"It's All About Colour"
- May 17 – 19, 2012
- Location: ART Station
- Address: 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
- Venue: ART Station
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Originally born in England, now based in Atlanta, Sally Evans paints, with an abundance of colour, realistic landscapes and flower works on paper in transparent watercolor and opaque gouache and abstracts in an American modernism manner. http://web.mac.com/evanss24
A Fox on the Fairway
- May 17 – 27, 2012
- Location: Aurora Theatre
- Address: 128 Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
- Venue: Aurora Theatre
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Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) hits a hole-in-one with his tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s. Love and money are in the rough at the Quail Valley Country Club. Two rival Country Club owners waggle around mistaken identities and play through over-the-top romantic shenanigans in order to stay on the fairway and ace a happy ending. This uproarious golf comedy promises to hit the sweet spot.
Almost Maine
- May 17 – 27, 2012
- Location: New London Theatre
- Address: 2485 East Main Street SW, Snellville, GA 30078
- Venue: New London Theatre
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On a cold, clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend-almost. As part of its New Directors program, New London Theatre provides the education and guidance to up-and-coming dire... Visit Website
Art On A Limb
- May 17 – 31, 2012
- Location: Suwanee Creek Greenway
- Address: 375 Buford Highway, Suwanee, GA 30024
- Venue: Suwanee Creek Greenway
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"Finders keepers" as original works of art are hidden along the greenway trail. Also at Sims Lake Park and White Street Park.
Treetop Quest at Discover Mills
- May 17 – June 1, 2012
- Location: Discover Mills
- Address: 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
- Venue: Discover Mills
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We have built an artificial structure inside the mall, right next to the AMC Movie THeatre! Participants must be between 4-14 years old.
Off The Hook
- May 17 – June 30, 2012
- Location: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
- Address: 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519
- Venue: Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
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Come discover the beauty of the hand hooked rug. Learn about its origin as a utilitarian object two centuries ago and its development into a mode of self-expression and even fine art. From delicate flowers to bold geometric designs, from curious self-portraits to beloved animals, you'll never look at a rug the same way again!
On-Going Events
Inside Out / 6th Annual Plein Air Festival
- May 17 – 26, 2012
- Location: Tannery Row Artist Colony
- Address: 554 West Main St, Buford, GA 30518
- Venue: Tannery Row Artist Colony
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6th Annual Historic Buford Paint Out
Sports
Annual Gwinnett Senior Golden Games
- May 17 – 25, 2012
- Location: Various Gwinnett County Parks
- Address: 100 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30043
- Venue: Rhodes Jordan Park
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We provide seniors 50 years of age and older with an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports. Event locations varies throughout all Gwinnett County Parks. Please see website for details.
Friday May 18, 2012
Calendar of Events
All American Picnic-Hot Dogs & Horseshoes
- May 18, 2012
- Location: Bethesda Park Senior Center
- Address: 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
- Venue: Bethesda Park
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ear your patriotic pride and celebrate our service men and women. Enjoy this outdoor lunch and fun activities.
Play Smart: A Game Plan to Keep You Active
- May 18, 2012
- Location: Busbee Center
- Address: 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
- Venue: Busbee Center
Attendees will enjoy interactive games, great door prizes and an expert panel of physicians to openly discuss and answer your questions. This panel discussion will be moderated by Sam Crenshaw, Sports reporter and Anchor for 11Alive News, and is intended for those who enjoy being active or whose kids are active. Our expert physicians are qualified to answer your questions about: * Hydrations before and after activities * Stretching * Youth concussion testing * Running shoes and ... Visit Website
All City Faith Event
- May 18, 2012
- Location: Duluth Festival Center
- Address: 3142 Hill Street, Duluth, GA 30096
- Venue: Duluth Festival Center & Amphitheatre
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