City Spotlight: Duluth
NIGHT AT THE RED CLAY Duluth’s previously popular “Cinema at the RedClay” has evolved into “Night at the Red Clay.” Not only will this series continue the free movie nights hosted by the venue, but visitors and residents will now be able to attend comedy shows, open...
DiG Deep in Duluth
IG: @city_of_duluth FB: @cityofduluth duluthga.net Like many cities in Gwinnett, the last seven years of investment and rebirth have played a role in the transformation of Duluth's suburban downtown experience. Today in Duluth, brand new structures surround some of...
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WEIRD THINGS YOU'LL LOVE With a new year comes a lot of changes. New routines and hobbies, a new look, the list goes on. Why not add to that newness with a few new weekend activities for your 2023 bucket list? One thing to note about the attractions on this list:...
Pickleball’s A Big ‘Dill’
You may live under a rock if you haven’t heard of Pickleball. But, seriously, why is it all the rage? That’s simple: it’s a blast! Pickleball, known as America’s fastest-growing sport, combines aspects of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Widely loved by all, the game...
Christmas Canteen
Aurora Theatre’s Magical Holiday Revue “Christmas Canteen” Takes the Stage for its 27th Year It wouldn’t be Christmas in Gwinnett without the triumphant return of Aurora Theatre’s “Christmas Canteen.” Gwinnett county’s longest-running theatrical holiday tradition will...
British Christmas Traditions
In honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth, we wanted to give everyone a little insight into how Christmas is celebrated in the UK. We asked our friend Roxy, owner of Taste of Britain, to share some of her personal favorite traditions. Christmas is a massive deal in...
Guide To Gifting
‘Tis the season of gift giving! For some individuals, this skill comes naturally, while others may need some guidance curating the perfect gift. Luckily, we've made it easy for you by theming each basket according to different hobbies and interests. We may have also...
We DiG: A Cheery & Bright Date Night
The holidays are upon us and ‘tis the season for romance. We’d argue there’s no more romantic time of year than when the streets are aglow with strings of Christmas lights, fireplaces are lit nightly and the only way to keep warm is by snuggling under piles of fuzzy...
Uncovering Gwinnett’s Art Galleries
Gwinnett has always been a thriving arts community, and a community of local artists comes with that! Cities all over Gwinnett have opened art galleries to encourage these artists and give them a platform to display and sell their works. Whether you’re looking to add...
Art is Engaging
Art is a participatory sport: The City of Suwanee’s Public Art Commission Chair, Lisa Winton, pitched the next temporary art project involving a measure of community engagement earlier this year. The plan is to repurpose children’s trophies (soccer, t-ball, baseball,...
Paint the Town Red
…with a night out at Illuminarium! Have you ever dreamed of visiting space, Wonderland or a lush botanical paradise? Grab your date or group of your besties and head to Illuminarium for an evening of artwork, delicious food and a dance party. The best part? It’s all...
Chalk It Up to The Arts
Though it originated in the 16th century, chalk art experienced a significant comeback recently when the world found itself in quarantine. Artists found it as a way to display their works to the public without close contact, and others found a new hobby in the craft....
A Day in the Life of a Georgia Film Academy Student
Who needs Hollywood when the film industry is booming right here in Georgia? Stranger Things, The Ozarks, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever are just a few productions that have been filmed in our own backyard. The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) partners with over 20...
Backyard Movie Night
Take It Outside: How To Host an Outdoor Movie Night There are some movies that are made to be viewed on the BIG screen, but if you missed it the first time or if you miss watching an oldie but goodie, a BACKYARD movie night can be the perfect solution to your first...
OFS Backstage Tour
You’ve probably been hearing a lot lately about how Atlanta (and Gwinnett) has become the new hotbed for the film and television industry. But while we sometimes are detoured around road closures for unnamed film sets throughout the year, we don’t often get to SEE all...