Arts & Entertainment
Get Out Cumming: Butterflies, Harry Potter Flies into Town
This weekend's activities around Cumming and neighboring towns include the new Harry Potter movie, a local play, butterflies, live music, a blood drive and more.
Where/When: , 101 School St, Cumming, Thursday - Sunday, July 14 - July 16, 8 p.m.
Why Go?: Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Propelled by an award winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana. This 2011 Cumming Playhouse presentation of Big River is directed by Colleen Quigley Green.
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Price: Donations help raise much needed funds for the Bald Ridge Boys Lodge.
Where/When: , 350 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, Friday, July 15, 11 a.m. Grand Opening, 7 p.m. Harry Potter Fan Party
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Why Go?: Official Ticket Tearing Ceremony at 11 a.m. with Brian Tam, Chairman Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, and James McCoy, President Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce, as well as other community leaders. There will be giveaways at the event, including tickets to see “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2: An IMAX 3D Experience”!
Later that day, don’t miss the Harry Potter Fan Party from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at AMC Avenue Forsyth 12. Atlanta’s Star 94 will be on-hand with games, prizes and more ticket giveaways. Bring the whole family for wizardly fun including facepainting, “Make Your Own Glasses,” “60-second Summary” and more!
Price: Free
Where/When: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, Friday July 15, 8:30 p.m.
Why Go?: Enjoy watching this classic movie while listening to the Atlanta Orchestra perform the score. Hosted by Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankieewicz.
Price: $12 - $35
Where/When: , 4075 Spot Rd, Cumming, Saturday, July 16, 7 a.m.
Why Go?: This is a great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on the street (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, single track, double track. If you have never visited Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve--now is the timed! The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to 'ditch the city.'
Price: $35
Where/When: Movies 400, 415 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, (both days) 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Why Go?: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is hosting a Harry Potter Blood Drive--their goal is to reach 18 units of blood. Free movie passes and Harry Potter shirts for all people that donate. One pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Price: Donation of blood
Where/When: , 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, Saturday and Sunday, July 16 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) – 17 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Why Go?: The Flying Colors Butterfly Festival delights everyone all weekend at the Chattahoochee Nature Center when the air fills with the beating wings of hundreds of beautiful butterflies! Enjoy live music, create arts and crafts, have butterflies painted on your face and visit fascinating entomology exhibits. Kids can dress in costumes and wear their butterfly wings and antenna to march in our butterfly parades at the conclusion of festivities each day.
