November
Native American Heritage Month
1 All Saints’ Day
2 All Souls’ Day
5 Daylight Savings Time Ends
7 Election Day
11 Veterans’ Day
12 Diwali / Deepavali (Hindu)
23 Thanksgiving Day
24 Native American Heritage Day
24 Black Friday
27 Cyber Monday
28 Giving Tuesday
December
6 Saint Nicholas Day
8-15 Hanukkah
24 Christmas Eve
25 Christmas
26-Jan.1 Kwanzaa
31 New Year’s Eve
January
1 New Year’s Day
15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Ongoing
Second and fourth Sundays of the month
Duluth Farmers & Artisan Market
2-5 p.m.
Through November
Downtown Duluth
Admission: free
Shop local vendors at the Duluth Farmers Market. The market features vendors who bring in-season, local produce, baked goods and other locally made food products.
Every Thursday
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park
4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross
678-277-0920
Admission: free
The club meets every Thursday for ages 50 and up. Please call for availability.
Every Friday
7-8 a.m.
Moe’s Original Barbecue
5005 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 810, Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Yielded Men (YM) is a weekly safe, small discussion group focused on building relationships and encouraging men in their walk with God. Each week the group addresses a specific issue that most men face in life. All are welcome.
Every other Saturday
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park
4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross
678-277-0920
Register with Tom Emch, 770-605-0429, ibemch@charter.net
Admission: free
Chess for all ages. All experiences are welcomed.
November
November 3-19
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre
10 College St., Norcross
404-919-4022
Tickets: $18; students and seniors, $16
About the show: Playwright Sidney Bruhl plots and plans to get his hands — and his name — on a bestselling show. Written by Ira Levin and adapted into a film starring Michael Cain, the play features twists and turns galore.
November 4, 18, 25 and December 2, 9
Times to be determined unless otherwise noted.
Peachtree Corners Town Green
5140 Town Green Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Tailgate and cheer on your favorite teams. Nov. 4, UGA v Missouri; Nov. 18, UGA v Tennessee; Nov. 25, UGA v Georgia Tech; Dec. 2, 4 p.m., SEC Championship; and Dec. 9, 3 p.m., Army v Navy.
November 7
Dreamcatchers for Native American Heritage Month
6-7 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Norcross Branch
5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross
770-978-5154
Admission: free
Learn about the Ojibwe tribe and how to weave a dreamcatcher; for ages 12 and up.
November 7, 21 and December 5, 19
7-10 p.m.
Kettlerock Brewing
6025 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 1, Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Guitarist Derek hosts an open mic that showcases local musical talent.
November 9 and December 14
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Southeastern Railway Museum
3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth
770-476-2013
Tickets: Adults, $18; seniors 65+, $15; children ages 2-12, $12
An interactive education program for parents and children aged 2 to 4, Second Thursday features games, crafts and stories related to the vehicle of the month. November’s program is about Construction Vehicles and December’s focuses on Freight & Passenger Trains.
November 9 and December 14
Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed; come early at 6:15 p.m. for social time.
November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony and Community Health Event
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peachtree Corners City Hall
310 Technology Parkway Northwest
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Admission: free
The Veterans Day ceremony starts at 11 a.m. This year’s event includes a health fair with immunizations, health screenings, blood pressure checks, a Veterans’ Benefits booth and giveaway items.
November 11
10-10:30
Veterans Park
160 Norcross Tucker Rd., Norcross
Admission: free
Military veterans are honored with a ceremony of appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
November 13-18
Gratitude Journals for Daily Thankfulness
All day
Gwinnett County Public Library — Norcross Branch
5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross
770-978-5154
Admission: free
Everyone is welcome to drop in and pick up a gratitude journal kit. Kits include blank cover journals that can be decorated and gratitude prompts. Prompts will still be available after journal kits run out.
November 13
Movie Mondays — Jerry & Marge Go Large
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St., Norcross
Admission: free
About the movie: Based on a true story, the 2022 comedy/drama, a couple discover a statistical loophole in the state lottery and cash in on it.
November 14
Native American Basket Weaving
4-5 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Peachtree Corners Branch
5570 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
770-978-5154
Admission: free
Kids 6-11 will learn about the importance of basket weaving in Native American culture and make a small basket.
November 16, 30 and December 14, 28
All day
Kettlerock Brewing
6025 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 1, Peachtree Corners
Admission: free
Meet with friends and play Euchre. All experience levels are welcome.
November 16-19
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Valor Christian Academy
4755 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
Tickets: $20; $25 at the door
About the show: Told entirely through song, this musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph winds up in jail. While imprisoned, he discovers his ability to interpret dreams and soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled Pharaoh. Presented by Christian Youth Theater (CYT).
November 17
7-8 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Norcross Branch
5735 Buford Hwy., Norcross
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free; register online
Award-winning author and filmmaker Curtis Chin discusses his memoir “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” Books will be available for purchase and signing.
November 18
Unsung Music — A Celebration of Native American Heritage
2-3 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch
3180 Main S., Duluth
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free
Kids aged 6-11 learn about the significant role music plays in Native American culture, as well as the importance of certain musical instruments.
November 20
Traditional Navajo Fry Bread and Homemade Butter
3-4 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch
Duluth Meeting Room, 3180 Main S., Duluth
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free; register online
Children ages 6-11 will learn how Native Americans made fry bread and how Early American settlers made butter.
November 27
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St., Norcross
Admission: free
About the movie: A 2022 superhero film, Black Adam stars Dwayne Johnson as the title character.
November 27-December 1
7 p.m.
Paul Duke STEM High School Auditorium
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross
November 29
Photo Greeting Cards with Cricut
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Peachtree Corners Branch
5570 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free
Everyone 12 and up is invited to learn how to use a Cricut smart cutting machine.
December
December 2
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Peachtree Corners Branch
5570 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free
Children 5-10 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
December 7-17
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre
10 College St., Norcross 404-919-4022
Tickets: $18; students and seniors, $16
About the show: Set in Atlanta, Georgia in December of 1939, this romantic comedy / drama follows the exploits of an upper class Jewish family as they try to find a suitable husband for their unpopular daughter.
December 10
2-3:30 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Library — Duluth Branch
Duluth Meeting Room, 3180 Main S., Duluth
gwinnettpl.org, 770-978-5154
Admission: free; register online
Caregivers aged 19+ are given the space and opportunity to decompress, rejuvenate and network with other caregivers.
December 11
Movie Mondays — The Little Mermaid
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St., Norcross
Admission: free
About the movie: This is the 2023 live-action adaptation of the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a mermaid princess fascinated by the human world.
116 Carlyle St., Norcross
770-840-9844
Meet the Artist of the Month
Wednesday, November 29 — Traci Dickson
4:30-6:30 p.m.
45 South Café
45 S. Peachtree St., Norcross
Ongoing
Live Model Sketch Group
Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $16 for members; $22 for non-members; package prices available
Moderators: Lynda Ellis, lyndaellis@gmail.com; Anne Hall, annehallstudio@yahoo.com
Daytime Open Studio
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $5 members, $10 nonmembers
Moderator: Anne Labaire, labaireart@gmail.com
Evening Open Studio
Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
Moderator: Patty Grewe-Mullins, pgrewemullins@gmail.com
Workshops
Contact instructors for supply list.
Portrait Drawing for Painting DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, November 4. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: free
Instructor: Anne Emerson Hall, annehallstudio@yahoo.com
Understanding structure is the key to creating a likeness. You’ll see the head as a three-dimensional object in space and how skeletal landmarks show where to place the features.
Portrait Drawing for Painting Workshop
Saturday, November 11. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $25
Instructor: Anne Emerson Hall, annehallstudio@yahoo.com
Practice applying the concepts of structure to creating a likeness.
Paint with Fabric
Friday-Sunday, December 1-3
Instructor: Gail Lenahan
Create artwork using combinations of printed colorful fabric glued to canvas. Once it is glued, beads, twine and other embellishments can be applied. All supplies included except a small pair of pointed, sharp scissors.
Red Clay Music Foundry
3116 Main St., Duluth
Stand Up Comedy at the Clay! Hosted by Yoshee
November 3 and December 1, 8 p.m.
Yoshee, a first-generation Nigerian immigrant, stepped away from his marketing career at age 30 to pursue improv and become a successful stand-up comedian.
Harvest Moon
November 4, 8 p.m.
The group pays tribute to the legendary careers and music of Neil Young and the band Crosby, Still, Nash & Young.
Slaid Cleaves and Robbie Fulks
November 5, 8 p.m.
Master storyteller Slaid Cleaves is influenced by the dirt of real life. Robbie Fulks is a singer, recording artist, and songwriter whose current release returns him to his bluegrass roots.
RiseUP TV
November 9, 8 p.m.
RiseUP TV’s The Legacy in Motion Tour brings together rising musical artists and films every aspect of their journey.
Songwriters in the Round with Kayla Ray, Ray Sisk and Terry Klein
November 10, 8 p.m.
Texas-born Kayla Ray stays reverent to the roots of country music while wiping away the dust of nostalgia. Songwriter Terry Klein has the heart of a poet and writes captivating songs.
JBH plays JGB!
November 11, 8 p.m.
Jon Harris is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In this show, the Jon Harris band plays tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band.
Stone Mountain Barbershop Chorus with special guest, Entourage Quartet
November 12, 3 p.m.
The vocal art of a cappella is superbly represented by the Stone Mountain Chorus, part of the Atlanta music scene since 1981, and award-winning quartet Entourage.
Troubadour Project
November 17, 8 p.m.
The sounds and essences of iconic 1970s rock classics are captured by the Troubadour Project as they conjure bands that include Led Zeppelin, The Who and Fleetwood Mac.
Rebecka Morena “Women Are Crazy” Album Release Show
November 18, 8 p.m.
Rebecka Morena’s music reflects themes of indie-pop and melodic-alternative. Her debut album is a 12-track project. The Muskogees and Wardrobe Malfunction open the show.
Barry Waldrep’s Allman Brothers Tribute
November 25, 8 p.m.
The laid-back tribute to the Allman Brothers Band is performed by Barry Waldrep, an American bluegrass, jam band and Americana instrumentalist, songwriter and composer.
Damian McGinty’s Irish Christmas 2023
November 30, 8 p.m.
This intimate event celebrates the holiday season with joy, friendship, singalongs and merriment.
End of the Line: Allman Brothers Tribute Band
December 8, 8 p.m.
The band provides a comprehensive and authentic musical experience that recreates the sound and spirit of the Allman Brothers Band.
A Celtic Christmas with Emmet Cahill
December 13, 8 p.m.
Acclaimed Irish tenor and Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill returns to the U.S. with his Celtic Christmas concert.
Canyonland and the Hot Toddies
December 15, 8 p.m.
Canyonland plays the greatest 70s country rock songs of Laurel Canyon. The Hot Toddies are a swinging and crooning Christmas group known for providing holiday merriment.
Joe Gransden Holiday Special
December 21, 8 p.m.
Swing through the holidays with four horns, piano, bass, drums and special guest Robin Latimore.
A Banks & Shane Christmas
December 22, 8 p.m.
Banks Burgess and Paul Shane formed a folk and Americana-influenced music group in the Atlanta area in 1972 and have entertained audiences ever since.
Business Organizations and Events
107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners 30092
404-797-1221
Atlanta Tech Meet Up
Tuesdays, November 7 and December 5. 6-8 p.m.
Sponsored by Resolvit, the monthly meet-up is held on the first Tuesday of every month in the Atlanta Tech Park Café. Everyone is invited to network and join a good group of people discussing anything related to technology.
ATP Potluck 2023
Tuesday, November 14. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring your favorite dish, big or small to the ATP event space and share a meal.
Gwinnett Women’s Chamber Presents: Tech Talks
Fridays, November 17 and December 15. 12-2 p.m.
The group meets every third Friday of the month. Note that the December date is tentative. Go to gwinnettwomenschamber.com for updates.
Holiday Ping Pong Tournament
Tuesday, December 12. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
ATP will hold its 6th annual holiday ping pong tournament. Join the bracket and enjoy food catered by City Barbecue. Email maddie@emnovate.com to compete or learn more.
Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Office in Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
470-482-1899
Friday, November 3. 7:30-9 a.m.
Atlanta Northeast Hilton, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Admission: $28 for members, $35 for non-members; registration required.
SWGC Coffee Connections — Food Box Packing
Friday, November 10. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Christ Church Episcopal, 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Norcross
Free admission for SWGC members and visitors.
This special event blends networking with the opportunity to make a difference with chamber nonprofit member The Alliance. After coffee and doughnuts, provided by host Christ Church Episcopal, everyone can roll up their sleeves and pack food boxes that will go home with local students whose families would face a food scarcity over the holiday break.
Thursday, November 16. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Free admission for SWGC members and visitors.
Meet up with local business professionals over coffee. Meetings are normally held in the large meeting space behind the SWGC office at Atlanta Tech Park.
Peachtree Corners Business Association
4989 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 215, Peachtree Corners
678-969-3385
PCBA Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup
Tuesdays, November 14 and December 12. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 5215 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Free admission for PCBA members and their guests. Register online as space is limited.
Meet with other PCBA and business professionals over coffee in a positive atmosphere on the second Tuesday of the month. Business cards will be shared with all attendees.
PCBA Business After Hours / Speaker Series
Thursdays, November 16 and December 7. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners
Event registration is $35. Advanced registration is $25 for members and $30 for guests. Includes appetizers and drinks.
Nov. 16: Kathryn Stewart, owner of Performance Trucking, will speak.
Dec. 7: PCBA Business After Hours will hold its Year End Celebration. Details TBA.
Wednesday, November 29. 11:30-1:30 a.m.
Location TBA.
Open to PCBA members and their guests. Online registration is required.
Meet up with PCBA members for an enjoyable way to network and save 15% off your lunch check.
Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners
The Crossing Steakhouse
40 South Peachtree St., Norcross
770-330-7477
Club Meetings
Meetings are held on Mondays. 12-1 p.m.
Meetings held the second Tuesday of every month.
Meeting locations are announced monthly.
Monthly meetings
Tuesdays, November 14 and December 12. 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 location: Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St., Duluth
