Community Corner
Weekender: Lion King, Hear them Sing, Get Inspired and More
There's an array of interesting events happening this weekend in Buckhead and they're all free!
Friday
Galloway's Lion King: Dances of the Circle of Life
The Galloway School's Upper Learning Dance Ensemble presents its winter performance, "Galloway's Lion King: Dances of the Circle of Life." The performance showcases talented dancers, and it features a narrative written by Matthew Tennant '15, as well as live music by Upper Learning strings musicians.
When: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m.
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Where: The Galloway School, 215 West Wieuca Road NW
Cost: Free
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Saturday
Sing the Wind at the Kennedy Center
Singing songs from the Celtic, English and American folk traditions, Steven Darsey explores life and longing through these powerful musical traditions. A scholar of southern indigenous music, he includes songs from the African American and rural white folk traditions and shares insight and humor drawn from his southern heritage. For nine years, he was privileged to sing songs to Fred Craddock's stories in their Winged the Heart; Stories and Songs programs in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Atlanta History Center, Kennedy Theater, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW
Cost: Free
Full Moon Party at Whiskey Blue
Whiskey Blue at W Atlanta – Buckhead is hosting the first Full Moon Party of 2013! Join the party on the rooftop for signature cocktails and $5 Full Moon Shots.
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Whiskey Blue at W Hotel in Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Road NE
Cost: Free
Sunday
"Unbroken" Olympian and WWII Hero Louis Zamperini Shares Story
World War II prisoner of war Louis Zamperini relied upon unwavering will to remain unbroken by a sadistic Japanese POW guard, known as “The Bird”, and, later, the demons of post-traumatic stress. Zamperini will be the featured guest during two worship services.
When: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Where: Peachtree Presbyterian Church at 3434 Roswell Road NW
Cost: Free
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