ART

Through November 13
   Roswell Art Center West Resident Artist Show at Leita Thompson Memorial Park, 1355 Woodstock Rd.
   The show features sculptural and functional ceramics by UGA graduate students Amanda Bray, Matt Boland, Taylor Robenalt and Tiffany Whitfield.
   The show is free and open to the public.  Call for gallery hours.
   For information:  770-641-3990.

COMMUNITY

November 4
   Story Time by the River from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.
   Ages 3 - 5.  Using books, finger-plays or crafts, the volunteer storytellers share stories about the fabulous fall forest.  General Admission.  Adults $8, seniors $6, children $5 and children 2 and under are free.
   For information:  www.chattnaturecenter.org.

November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28
   Roswell Ghost Tour each Friday and Saturday night.
   Experience the charm and mystery of the deep south through ghost stories.  In the heart of historic village, one will be surprised by how many spirits reside behind the walls of the antebellum mansions.  Tour times vary.
   Tickets are $15 adults; $10 for children 12 and under.
   For tickets & information:  770-649-9922 or www.roswellghosttour.com

November 7
   “Optimal Health, Anti-Aging and Weight Control” lecture  at 10:30 a.m. at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St.
   The instructor for the program, Janet Lindstrom, is a certified health and life coach and has given several classes on nutrition, health and wellness within the community.
   The program is free and open to the public.  Reservations are suggested.
   For information:  770-640-3075.

November 7
   Fall Sky Stargazing from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.
   Join Emory astronomer and supernova hunter, Alex Langoussis, in observing the night sky.  Learn about constellations, how to locate specific stars, and handy tricks and tips to enjoy stargazing even more.
   Ages 16 & up.  Bring binoculars for a better look.  Hand held Planispheres included in the class fee.  Fee is $20 for non-members, $15 members.  Pre-registration is recommended.
   For registration:  770-992-2055 ext 222 or www.chattnaturecenter.com, click on Adult Programs.

November 11
   “For the Holidays” Event  sponsored by North Metro Women’s Connection, an affiliate of Stonecraft Ministries.
  The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Brookfield Country Club, 100 Willow Run Rd., Roswell.
   A Bring & Buy will be featured along with a silent auction, live auction and music.
   Guest Speaker Kathy Catts will be discussing “Navigating Through Life Without A Compass.”
   Tickets are $20 per person.  First time guests are free.
   For tickets & information:  770-642-1561.

November 12
   Holiday Open House from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Queen of Hearts, 670 N. Main St., Alpharetta.
   Experience the holidays of years gone by ... vintage Christmas is the theme and dealers will be decorated to help take you back in time. 
   Enjoy old-fashioned holiday delicacies as you stroll the store and view the unveiled “Winter Wonderland.”
   A portion of the sales for the evening will be donated to Susan G. Komen 3-day Breast Cancer Walk.
   For information:  678-297-7571.

November 13
   The Christian Military Fraternity Banquet  at 6:45 p.m. in the Roswell First Baptist Church Activities Building, 710 Mimosa Blvd.
   The banquet will be honoring those of “The Greatest Generation” (born 1901 through 1925).
   A violin concert by LuAda and Curtis Malcom, accompanied by Gwen Malcom will be featured.  A special dinner will be prepared by the church chefs.  Special guest speakers are two WWII veterans, Inex Moss - U.S. Marines and Lee Brown - U.S. Army.
   Everyone is welcome to attend.  The cost is $25 per person.  Reservations must be made by November 9th.
   For reservations:  770-587-6980.

November 14
   Cat and Dog First Aid Workshop at 10:30 a.m. at The Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St.
   The speaker for the program, John McCarren, owns Paw Paws, a dog walking and pet sitting service.
   The program is free and open to the public.  Reservations are suggested.
   For information:  770-640-3075

November 15 - 21
   Monks, Mandalas and Sacred Music Sacred Dance at Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta.
   Unity North Atlanta Church will host Atlanta’s Tibetan Buddhist Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery for a week of sacred activities.
   The public is welcome to watch the six-day creation of an intricate, colorful sand Mandala, enjoy a Tibetan music and dance performance, view a movie on Tibet’s struggle for independence and brings their pets for a special blessing.  Many of the events are free to the public.
   The Monks of Drepung Loseling have performed for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, Emory University and museums and colleges all across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
   Visit the website for a list of events and times.
   For tickets & information:  678-819-9100 or www.unitynorth.org or www.mysticalartsoftibet.org.

DRAMA

November 5 - 22
   “Arsenic and Old Lace”  presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.
   This delightfully wicked comedy revolves around a theatre-hating drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police as he debates whether to go through with his recent engagement to the woman he loves.  His two spinster aunts regularly murder lonely old men by poisoning them with arsenic-laced wine.
   For information:  www.get.org or 770-641-1260

Through November 7
   “Don’t Dress for Dinner” at The Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
   This farcical concoction involves a married couple, an old friend, a voluptuous mistress and an outlandish cook who’s enlisted to take on different identities in a succession of lies, deceptions and misunderstandings.  The plot is a recipe for hilarious confusion with more twists than a corkscrew.  Rated PG-13 for mild adult contents.
   Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
   For information:  770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com