Harvey Fierstein expected in audience at Aurora

'Perfect' timing brings Harvey Fierstein to Gwinnett
Gwinnettdailypost.com
LAWRENCEVILLE — Harvey Fierstein will be in Atlanta next week performing the lead role in the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Before the musical's Atlanta ...

Kitchen fire displaces eight people from Lawrenceville home

Eight displaced by blaze
Gwinnettdailypost.com
LAWRENCEVILLE — A Lawrenceville home was heavily damaged Monday morning when a fire broke out in the kitchen. According to reports, firefighters responded ...

A Catered Affair shows at the Aurora

'A Catered Affair' at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville
Access Atlanta
By Wendell Brock “A Catered Affair,” which Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre is giving its first post-Broadway production, is a study in disappointment. ...

Valentine's Dinner and Dance

Celebrate Valentine's Day by dancing the night away in the arms of your sweetheart! Join the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse (185 Crogan Street) on Friday, February 12 for an evening of dinner and dancing. Doors open at 6:30 pm for hors d'oeuvres and couple's photos (complimentary). Catering will be provided by The Big "Sha" Bang and dinner will be an Italian buffet.

A DJ will spin tunes for you and your Valentine ranging from big band to swing to rock 'n roll for your dancing pleasure! All guests will have an opportunity to win fabulous door prizes, including, gift certificates for restaurants, spa treatments, theatre tickets, and more! Tickets are $75 per couple.For more information or to make reservations, contact the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse at 770.822.5450.

*Please note: Space is limited and reservations must be booked before February 12th.

Gwinnett Braves Valentine's Day Delivery with Mascot

From Lawrenceville's e-newsletter:

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Enjoy G-Braves Baseball and Surprise Your Loved One Too! The Gwinnett Braves are spreading the love around Gwinnett County this Valentine's Day. Fans that purchase a minimum of 10 games for the 2010 season may have their tickets delivered by Chopper, the Gwinnett Braves mascot, during the week of February 7^th. The delivery fee is $5 and also includes a choice of flowers or a Gwinnett Braves pint glass filled with sweet treats.

Deliveries must take place within a 20 mile radius of Gwinnett Stadium and delivery times during February 7 - 14 will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited. Fans must speak with a G-Braves representative at the Gwinnett Stadium Box Office (M-F, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.) or (678) 277-0340 to arrange a Valentine's Day delivery.

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The first game of the 2010 season at Gwinnett Stadium will be on April 8^th against the Charlotte Knights at 2:00 p.m. All Gwinnett Braves 2010 tickets packages, starting as low as $6 per game, are available now at gwinnettbraves.com, the Gwinnett Stadium Box Office and by calling (678) 277-0340.

Valentine's Day Cabaret at Aurora Theatre

From Lawrenceville newsletter:

Aurora Theatre can help to create the perfect Valentine's Day memory for any romance with the 5th Annual Valentine's Concert at Aurora Theatre on Saturday, February 13 at 8:30 PM. The best way to celebrate Valentine's Day is to "Swing with Your Sweetie" at Aurora with the 17-piece smokin' hot Metro Jazz Club. Nothing beats a set of big band tunes to set the mood for romance, some of the selections you will hear include love songs like: You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You, The Glory of Love and Almost Like Being in Love. Special Guest singers include Aurora Theatre favorites: Ann-Carol Pence and Glenn Rainey.

Once again, Aurora Theatre makes it easy for the guys to look good by providing "One call concierge service." Aurora Theatre has put together dinner & show packages for couples in conjunction with this magical night of entertainment. New this year, a choice of either fine dining or casual dining is being offered. Restaurant partners include some of Gwinnett's favorite restaurants: Sperata on the Square, Dominick's, McCray's Tavern on the Square, S.A.B. Bistro and Italia Café.

Want to make an even bigger splash? Aurora Theatre can arrange to have a beautiful bouquet from Huff's Flowers, romantic jewelry from Sparkle! or a gift certificate for a massage from Miracles of Massage. Just like Aurora Theatre, all of these businesses were named Best of Gwinnett. All gifts will be waiting at the theatre when guests arrive.

For more information, contact the Aurora Theatre at 678.226.2639 or visit www.auroratheatre.com.

Valentine's deal at Medieval Times

The only thing that makes me wonder about this special is that there's no mention of the meal. Looks like a very good deal though.

Travel back in time this Valentine's Day and be her Knight in Shining Armour! Offering three different sets of show times from Friday, February, 12th through Sunday, February 14th, Medieval Times is able to accommodate multiple schedules including Friday, Feb. 12 at 8:00pm, Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 & 7:30pm, and Sunday, Feb. 14 at 5 & 7:30pm.

Medieval Valentine's Package - $30+tax per couple

• 2 photos in tri-fold frame
• 2 glasses of champagne (or non-alcoholic beverage for those under 21)
• 2 logoed champagne glasses
• 1 Valentine's scroll
• 1 lighted rose
• 1 cheering wand
• 2 dungeon admissions
• 2 cheering flags

Valentine's Package Upgrade Options (in addition to $30 package price)

• $15 rose heart necklace
• $20 pewter rose
• $100 heart glass flute set and bottle of champagne or cider

For more information or to book your Valentine's Day package call 1-888-WE-JOUST.

Fire guts lumber business in Lawrenceville

Business ablaze in Lawrenceville
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Staff Gwinnett County firefighters were battling a huge fire at a business in downtown Lawrenceville early Wednesday. Three ladder trucks were pouring ...

Fire Guts Lawrenceville Business
WGCL
Fire devastated a lumber supply store in Gwinnett County. Artistic Builders Supply in East Crogan Street in Lawrenceville only employs seven people. ...

MyFox Atlanta

Fire Damages Business in Gwinnett County
MyFox Atlanta
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Fire fighters battled a business fire in Gwinnett County early Wednesday morning. Upon arrival fire fighters found heavy smoke ...

Sugar Hill plans downtown improvements

Sugar Hill wants to "re-do" their downtown. I think so many cities have seen the improvements and revitalization of cities such as Snellville, Lawrenceville and especially Suwanee, and would like to emulate it. Sugar Hill residents say their city has 17,000 residents, but people drive through there and never realize they're in Sugar Hill. People recognize Buford, but not Sugar Hill.

Old-fashioned downtown in the works in Sugar Hill
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Shane Blatt Sugar Hill is one of Gwinnett County's largest cities, but to lifelong resident Dawn P. Gober, it suffers from a lack of identity. ...