Patriotic Celebrations in and near Snellville

Sunday, July 3:

Snellville First Baptist Church - American Celebration. Begins at 5 p.m. on July 3.
Inflatable rides & games for children. Food vendors. Celebration is followed by fireworks show. Snellville Police will be on hand to help citizens cross Highway 78 to enjoy festivities on the Snellville Town Green (see below)

Snellville Town Green - Star-Spangled Snellville celebration (via Snellville Tourism and Trade Association) - Variety of musicians from the community. Snellville First Baptist Church's Celebration Orchestra will perform. Bring blankets/lawn chairs and enjoy the excellent fireworks display.

Lawrenceville Fireworks - Lawrenceville will celebrate on July 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville
The event will feature the Aurora Theater's "Beauty and the Beast" selections and fireworks. Free seating on the lawn, table and catered dinner for six is $125. If you go, note that alcohol is prohibited at the courthouse. For more information, call 678-226-269.

Monday, July 4:

Fireworks - Oasis Church, Loganville GA will have events all day, culminating with fireworks display. 3 p.m. until dark. Oasis Church is located 1 mile south of Highway 78 on Highway 81 in Loganville, Georgia. Address: 3275 Tig Knight Road, Loganville, GA 30052
For more information, see the church's website here or call 770-554-3322.
 
The City of Lilburn will host a free 4^th of July concert followed by fireworks in City Park, located at 76 Main Street, Lilburn GA 30047. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. on the 4^th with the band StratoGeezer opening and The Surge! headlining the show.  Both bands specialize in the sounds of summer -- surf music. StratoGeezer, hailing from Norcross, regularly performs around the Atlanta area, including at the Peachtree Road Race and the Sweetwater Brewing Company. The Surge! is a hometown band based in Lilburn. Attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic supper for a fun, laid-back 4^th of July Celebration.

Aurora Theatre Lawrenceville presents 'Tranced'

From News From Lawrenceville (with some editing by me in the italics!)

This January, Aurora Theatre invites you to curl up with the fascinating psychological drama Tranced,by nationally renowned playwright and psychologist Bob Clyman. Dr. Phillip Malaad (Maurice " You Can Call Me 'Moe' " Ralston) is a highly respected psychiatrist famous for "trancing," - helping his patients uncover suppressed memories. As he trances Azmera (Naima Carter Russell), a foreign grad student, Phillip discovers a secret that may have dire consequences for an already struggling country. Phillip relies on building a relationship with an ambitious journalist who has a connection with the Director of African Affairs. As the play unfolds, the action spirals into quite an unexpected conclusion.

Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays continues club comedy on the square in downtown Lawrenceville on Friday, January 29th with the nationally renowned Bad Boy of Hypnosis, Mark Irish. Watch in fascination from the edge of your seat as Mark skillfully and tastefully guides the volunteers through a mysterious, yet fascinating tour of the unlimited potential of the human mind. Mark's keen sense of humorous scenarios is designed not embarrass the volunteers.

That's what separates him from his peers who still have people clucking like chickens. Skeptics will become believers as they witness the impossible happen right before their very own eyes. For more information on show times and ticket prices, call 678-226-6222 or visit them online at www.auroratheatre.com.

INFO: 8 pm Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays, through February 7th, with a discount matinee for $14 on February 3rd at 10 am. The Aurora Theatre is located at 128 E. Pike Street in Lawrenceville. Tickets range in price from $16 to $30.

Medieval Times to offer VIP Stable Tours

From News from Lawrenceville :

While most of the royal subjects at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament stand on their own two feet, the most celebrated members of the kingdom are best known for their trot, gallop and canter. For the first time in history, Medieval Times at Sugarloaf is offering a VIP Stable Tour, allowing guests to take a behind-the-scenes look at the luxurious life of the king's horses. When they are not performing gravity-defying jumps and stylish walks to delight castle guests, the horses of Medieval Times receive nothing less than the royal treatment. The fully-enclosed Medieval Times castle in North Atlanta is home to the 23 equine beauties that star in the legendary dinner show.

Availability is limited for the VIP Stable Tour. Reservations may be made at the castle before or during the show. The VIP Stable Tour is $10 dollars in addition to admission and includes a commemorative backstage pass. The VIP Stable Tour is not currently offered during matinees, but is available at evening shows immediately. For current show dates and times, visit www.MedievalTimes.com or call 1-888-WE-JOUST (888-935-6878).

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is located at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville.