Community Corner
Top Chef, Cirque & Symphony on Tap This Weekend
This weekend's activities include a variety of music performances and outdoor activities.
Where/When: , 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, 30022; Saturday, July 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go? Satisfy your appetite for locally grown fruits and vegetables this weekend when the Johns Creek Farmers Market continues at Newtown Park every Saturday through Sept. 10.
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Price: Free admission
Where/When: , 9770 Autry Mill Road, Johns Creek, 30022; Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Why Go? From churches to Victorian houses, get to know the heritage of Johns Creek buildings.
Price: Free
Where/When: 4305 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 30022; Saturday, July 30, 7 p.m.
Why Go? Enjoy a cooking class with famous chef Kevin Gillespie at Publix Aprons Cooking Class. Gillespie earned a spot on Bravo’s Emmy series “Top Chef” for the show’s sixth season in 2009.
Price: $65
Where/When: , 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, 30075; Saturday, July 30, 5-10 p.m.
Why Go? Summer and camping go hand-in-hand. If you are not quite ready to head to the mountains, then start out at CNC sleeping out under the stars, enjoying night hikes, playing games in the meadow, visiting with nocturnal animals, roasting marshmallows around the campfire and more.
Price: $45 non-member families/$35 member families, registration required.
Where/When: , 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, 30075; Saturday, July 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Why Go? Take a close-up look at insects that are all around. Begin by observing and identifying insects collected in nets. Check out the Insect Pinning Workshop in the Nature Exchange later in the day to continue the fun.
Price: Included with general admission
Where/When: , 5530 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, 30004; Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go? This is a motorcycle ride to support military troops. Receive a black T-shirt, all-you-can-eat pancakes at the beginning of the ride and then enjoy a scenic route into the hills. The ride starts at The Original Pancake House in Alpharetta.
Price: $30 per rider, $20 per passenger
Where/When: , 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, 30009; Saturday, July 30, 8 p.m.
Why Go? The magic of Cirque comes to the Symphony. Marvel in amazement at high-flying aerialists, daredevil cyclists and more acrobatic feats of wonder set to classical masterpieces and contemporary hits.
Price: $12-$35
Where/When: , 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, 30009; Sunday, July 31, 7 p.m.
Why Go? Further Festival is Phil Lesh and Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead along with Jeff Chimenti, John Kadlecik, Joe Russo, Sunshine Becker and Jeff Pehrson.
Price: $59.50 reserved/$39.50 lawn