27th Annual JapanFest Celebrates Authentic Japanese Culture September 21-22
One of Georgia’s greatest events, JapanFest, is a one of a kind Japanese festival, celebrating 27 years, that incorporates culture, education, food and martial arts. This festival is designed to promote understanding between Japanese and American citizens. It will be held September 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Convention Center in Gwinnett Center.
Cities Mobilize for National Kids to Parks Day – Gwinnett Parks Join In
Hundreds of thousands of children nationwide, including here in Gwinnett County will take part in a grassroots movement to discover America’s parks through play on Saturday, May 18, to commemorate National Park Trust’s (NPT) third annual National Kids to Parks Day. A free event at Shorty Howell invites families to bring a picnic lunch for outdoor play, wildlife education, and Kids’ crafts. A Bike Rodeo at Bogan Park will provide supplies needed to decorate your bike, challenge a friend to a bike relay race, and get bike and helmet safety checks for $6.
Inside Gwinnett Magazine’s Best Of 2013
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Taqueria Del Mar
For some of us Cinco de Mayo came a little too soon. The day is a great time to celebrate at a Mexican or Southwestern restaurant. Taqueria del Mar, a new local casual grill and bar featuring authentic southwestern cuisine and hand-crafted margaritas, makes it easier to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all year round. Located in Peachtree Corners in the Ingles Shopping Center at Peachtree Parkway and East Jones Bridge, the new restaurant’s decorative interior was built using recycled and reclaimed wood (Taqueria del Mar is dedicated to using only recycled, recyclable, and reusable products).
Aladdin in Gwinnett
Mark your calendars, hop on your flying carpets to bring your friends and family to Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s spectacular encore presentation of the fairy-tale ballet, Aladdin.
Spectacular Family Entertainment this May at Aurora Children’s Playhouse
Aurora Theatre assembles the best children’s performers in the region, bringing them to Gwinnett County for the series Aurora Children’s Playhouse. With the end of school near, this Saturday morning series features spectacular family entertainment for families with young children.
Northside Hospital Receives Grant from Colon Cancer Alliance
Lack of transportation can be a major barrier to receiving cancer screening or treatment. Many people forego much needed medical care because they don’t have a car, can’t drive or live too far away. Thanks to a generous grant from the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) and the organization’s Undy 5000 5K run/walk series, Northside Hospital now has a resource to assist these patients.
Johns Creek Presbyterian Church Academy of Fine Arts presents In Harmony for Cancer
Don’t miss The Dan Baraszu Trio, featuring vocalist Laura Coyle, performing jazz classics and explosive originals. This evening under the stars will calm your heart and rock your soul. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this outdoor, evening concert that will stir your feelings in more ways than one. Proceeds of the concert benefit CanCare, a nonprofit, charity organization that provides no-cost, emotional support programs for cancer patients and their families.
Suwanee Goes Out On A Limb With Annual Art Program
Suwanee’s annual finders-keepers, month-long Art on a Limb program will bloom along the Suwanee Creek Greenway as well as at Sims Lake and White Street parks throughout the month of May. Through this perennial program, which is designed to bring attention to Suwanee’s arts efforts as well as its parks, two pieces of original artwork are hidden each day; those who find a piece of art along one of Suwanee’s trails get to keep it.
















