Gwinnett Magazine Staff

Renowned 80-Year-Old Artist to Exhibit in Lawrenceville

“First Light” is an oil on canvas, ©Robert Christie – all rights reserved.

Legendary artist Robert Christie will greet patrons at the opening reception of his one-man show from 5 to 7 p.m., January 24 at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville, Ga.

The exhibit runs through Apr. 10, 2012, and is open to the public weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Robert Christie has become one of the best-known dog and sporting artists in the South. A graduate of Pratt Institute where he studied illustration, Christie concentrated his post-graduate study of portrait painting at Pratt and at The Art Students League, both in N.Y.

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Celebrate New Year’s with the 8th Annual Lawrenceville Rings

Ring in 2012 with Lawrenceville and 97.1 The River at the famous, 8th Annual “Lawrenceville Rings” New Year’s Eve bash located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville on December 31.

The festivities will feature an exciting “Early Eve for Kids” from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Presented in and around the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse grounds, kids can enjoy activities designed especially for them, including magic and puppet shows, balloon artists, face-painting, children’s mask-making, exciting inflatables, a trackless train, and a variety of festive snack food. The evening’s first fireworks display will start at 6 p.m.

During the entire day and extended event hours, visitors can enjoy great restaurants and unique shops which will remain open until the late hours for dining and browsing. Get great gifts from local merchants and sample delicious eats and treats offered in Lawrenceville’s beautiful downtown district!

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Hudgens Prize Winner Solo Exhibit Opening

Gyun Hur, She Prays Happiness

Gyun Hur, the winner of the $50,000 Hudgens Prize, will open her solo exhibit at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth on December 6.  Titled, “In a Landscape Anew,” the exhibit will be on view through February 11, and will include a fascinating chance for the public to observe the artist at work December 6 through 10, during which visitors can watch as Hur and her helpers painstakingly install the central work of art.

Hur was chosen as the recipient of the life-altering cash prize in November of 2010, the result of a nearly two year long process for the Hudgens Prize visual arts competition.  Announced by the Hudgens Center for the Arts in January 2010, the competition caused quite a stir in the state, as the prize was one of the biggest cash art awards in the nation and open only to Georgia artists.

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Celebrate Christmas with Aurora Children’s Playhouse Holiday Performances

Trouble in Toyland, Photo courtesy of Lee Bryan – That Puppet Guy

Aurora Theatre assembles the best children’s performers in the region, bringing them to Gwinnett County for the series Aurora Children’s Playhouse. This holiday season will the biggest ever at Aurora Children’s Playhouse as it includes the world premiere of a brand-new holiday puppet show from the highly acclaimed “That Puppet Guy”-Lee Bryan called Trouble in Toyland, a performance that is destined to be a family favorite for generations. Adding to the excitement is none other than Santa! He will make an appearance at the Aurora Theatre before leading children to the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse for a holiday memory that will last a lifetime.

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New London Theatre Hosts Arts in Snellville Extravaganza

New London Theatre hosts the best of the arts in Snellville. Come celebrate this Thanksgiving weekend with the best in dancing, singing, acting, painting, and other displays of artistic talent.

Snellville’s own Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, actor/singer/songwriter Bryan M. Lewis, actor/singer Jesse Farmer, and actress/model/singer Gretchen Gordon are just a few of the many acts who will be showcased. More performers are being booked each day along with a multitude of local artists who will be displaying their work.  In addition, there will be a silent auction for some of the artwork as well as “The Twelve Days of Christmas” gift giveaway.

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Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Presents the 30th Anniversary of The Nutcracker

GBT Dancer Abigrace Diprima as the Snow Queen in GBT’s production of The Nutcracker. Photo by Richard Calmes.

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 30th anniversary production of the The Nutcracker for area audiences beginning December 2 and running through December 18, 2011 in the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. 11 public performances and 5 outreach shows will be offered on weekends in both matinee and evening performances. The Gwinnett Performing Arts Center is a part of the Gwinnett Center complex located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, GA.

Although this Nutcracker represents 30 years of tradition, there is much about the production that is new. Audiences will enjoy new backdrops, sets, costumes, and choreography that will update this traditional telling of the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.

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Home for the Holidays in Braselton

The celebrate the holidays in Braselton committee announced this year’s festival and parade theme: “A Winter Wonderland.”

Festivities begin November 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Braselton Brothers Store as the Town Christmas Tree is lit amongst singing, dancing and prize drawing for all attendees. There will be a special guest to create nostalgia for all who attend and some very exciting surprises. After the tree lighting, there will be a showing of Cars 2 in the Braselton Park, free to all attendees.

On November 19, booths will be open in the Braselton Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the parade scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Come watch our Winter Wonderland Princess as she travels down the parade route on Highway 53. She will be escorting our special grand marshals and casting winter spells all over the Braselton kingdom. Prepare for a wintry good time.

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Gwinnett Public Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Gone with the Wind

Gwinnett County Public Library is excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the southern classic Gone with the Wind featuring guest lecturer Marianne Walker.  Marianne Walker is the author of the book Margaret Mitchell and John Marsh: The Love Story Behind Gone with the Wind, a carefully researched exploration about the making of this legendary story and how the relationship between Margaret Mitchell and her husband influenced one of the most beloved masterpieces of romantic historical fiction.

The book chat and signing will take place at the Collins Hill branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library on Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. This event is cosponsored by the Georgia Center for the Book, and is free and open to the public.  Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

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Disney On Ice Gets “Tangled” Up in New Ice Show

Cinderella, Rapunzel and Tiana appear in Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream.

Dreams do come true! Feld Entertainment is bringing the magic of Disney to the ice with a new live show, featuring hair-raising moments from Walt Disney Studio’s hit animated film, Tangled. Audiences in Atlanta will experience the enchantment and splendor of new and classic Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream, as they frolic in the French quarter with Tiana from Princess and the Frog, relive the timeless story of Cinderella, and watch Rapunzel let down her hair on the ice for the first time ever.

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Celebrate Suwanee Days!

Suwanee’s annual “celebration of community” kicks off with a parade and is punctuated by a fireworks display. In between, are 12 hours of FUN! Come revel in the 2011 Suwanee Day festival on Saturday, September 17, at Town Center Park. The festival begins with the 10 a.m. parade, for which Miss Georgia Kaylin Reque will be the grand marshal, and doesn’t stop until 10 p.m.

This annual festival has a little bit of something for everyone. Love arts and crafts? Suwanee Day’s 125+ artists and craftspeople have got you covered. If music is your thing, entertainers on the Town Center stage will hook you up all day long – and at 8:15 p.m. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Lovin’ Spoonful will perform a free concert. Like tasty food (and aren’t too concerned about calories, at least on Saturdays)? Suwanee Day vendors will serve up an eclectic menu of festival favorites. And, more than a dozen bouncin’ rides will be set up to entertain the youngsters.

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