Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Planner: Winter Cocoa Walk, Art Stroll, "Hope Springs"
Also: Meet NFL great Clarence Scott and celebrate a Stone Mountain Village restaurant's milestone.
Here are several events and activities happening in Stone Mountain and Lithonia this weekend:
"Hope Springs"
When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 1-5 p.m.
Where: Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg library, 952 Leon St., Stone Mountain
Who’s this for: Ages 18 and up.
Why go: Enjoy a movie for grown-ups, starring Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell (rated PG-13).
How much: Free.
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Meet Clarence Scott
When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain
Who’s this for: Everyone
Why go: Come here the retired NFL great discuss and answer questions about college and professional football days. Autographs will be signed upon request.
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How much:Free.
Stone Mountain Village Art Stroll and Merchants Open House
When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: ART Station, SMart Inc. art galleries in Stone Mountain Village and local businesses.
Who’s this for: Art lovers and small business supporters
Why go: Check out local artists' creativity (and maybe buy some of their work!), visit other Village businesses, mingle, nibble on light refreshments, and chat.
How much: Free. Pick up special “passports” from ART Station for some nice privileges through the evening.
Winter Cocoa Walk
When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Road, Lithonia
Who’s this for: Anyone interested in bundling up and taking a walk, warm drink in hand (bring your own travel mug).
How much: Free.
Sweet Potato Cafe First Anniversary Celebration
When: Friday-Sunday, Jan 11-13
Where: Sweet Potato Cafe, 5377 Manor Drive
Who’s this for: Everyone, especially fans of the restaurant.
Why go: Enjoy the festivities for the business’s milestone, including live music on Friday; an author book signing and karaoke on Saturday; and Sunday brunch. See the attached PDF for the complete list of weekend events.
How much: Check the restaurant’s menu prices. The Sunday brunch is $16.95.
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