Roswell’s Trilogy Trolley Crawl 2010
August 17, 2010 by Pam Salls
This Saturday, August 21st is the 2nd annual Trilogy Trolley Crawl in Historic Roswell. If you missed this event last year, it was extremely successful. This event offers a limited number of tickets and last years event was sold out. The ticket price of $40 covers admission into all three of Roswell’s famed historic homes; Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Ticket price also includes one drink ticket and three mini-sampler plate food tickets. Six trolleys will transport guests from home to home. Parking is available at each site with extra parking at the First Baptist Church on Mimosa. The event will run from 7-11:30 p.m.
Celebrate Roswell’s Christmas in July
July 21, 2010 by Pam Salls
Join 20+ businesses on Canton St., Elizabeth Way, and Webb Street as they celebrate Historic Roswell’s 1st Annual Christmas in July. Come out and beat the heat with some fun pre-holiday specials. The following businesses will have something special for you for this event from July 22nd-July 25th.
• Pilates Powerhouse
• Taylor Kinzel Gallery
• Capricious
• Estella Boutique
• Synergy Fine Art
• The Pet Fancy
• LOLA Gallery & Gifts
• Elegant Attic
• Serendipity
• Canton Street Antique Market
• The Chandlery
• Ann Jackson Gallery
• Sweet Pea Cottage
• Peter Brandi Gallery and Tres Chic
• Mulberry House Antiques
• Ford Smith Fine Art
• Street Kitchen
• Gifted!
• Uniquities
• Molana Art & Gifts
• Drapery Designs
• The Painted Monkey
• Plum Street Yoga
Throw On Your Running Shoes Roswell!
June 18, 2010 by Pam Salls
Tomorrow is the 32nd Annual running of the Possum Trot 10K beginning at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. A personal favorite as this race is flat and fast and not to mention fun!
The 10K starts at 7:30 and the 1 mile fun run starts at 7:00. Online registration has closed for this event, but you can enter tomorrow before the race.
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall Male/Female runners and awards will also be given to the top 3 Male/Females in 13 different age groups. Of course all participants receive a t-shirt and race bag full of goodies. There’s also a pancake breakfast immediately following the race for only $5 per person.
Green Street Farmer’s Market is Opening!
May 11, 2010 by Pam Salls
Green Street Farmer’s Market will open this Thursday May 13th from 5 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and every Thursday until October 28.
Located on the grounds of Swallow at the Hollow, 1072 Green Street, guests will be able to sip a glass of wine while shopping for certified naturally grown, organic and seasonal produce. Locally raised beef, pork, honey, eggs, and poultry will also be available.
To further entice you, there are some special Alive at Five events that have been announced:
May 20th Strawberries Alive
June 17th Blues and Blueberries
July 15th Peppers and local micro-breweries
August 19th Tuscany in Roswell – tomatoes, herbs, pasta and Pavarotti
Celebrate This Years Mother’s Day in Historic Roswell
May 8, 2010 by Pam Salls
Mother’s Day is a day for each family to honor its mother. Created at the start of the 20th century, it is now celebrated on various days in many places around the world. Make this years Mother’s Day special for your mom. Take her to The Southern Trilogy’s Mothers Feeding Others Mothers Day Open House this Sunday May 9th from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Tour Historic Roswell’s Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Admission is free but food donations will be accepted at each house for the North Fulton Food Bank.
Celebrate Roswell’s Heritage in May
May 3, 2010 by Pam Salls
The month of May is National Historic Preservation Month and the City of Roswell will celebrate the entire month with Heritage Days in May. Throughout the month, several events will take place to celebrate our City’s historic charm and culture.
With so many events, exhibits and performances, there will definitely be something for everyone during the 2010 Heritage Days in May. Some of the highlights include:
Roswell’s Social Season is in Full Swing!
April 15, 2010 by Pam Salls
Now that the pollen is dissipating and the warmer months are upon us, it’s the best time to be in Roswell! Welcome to Roswell’s social season!! Below are some of the more popular events in Roswell so mark your calendars.
Thursday, April 15th – October 21st
Alive After Five In Roswell Historic District
Roswell’s popular street party takes place every 3rd Thursday April - October
Saturday, April 17th
Run The River
9th annual HomeStretch/Choate Challenge 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run. Run a flat, fast course along the Chattahoochee. For more information, visit www.RunTheRiver.org
Roswell’s Annual Lighting of Historic Town Square
November 27, 2009 by Pam Salls
It’s that wonderful time again when family and friends gather to witness the annual lighting of Historic Roswell Town Square. The celebration begins at 5:15 this Saturday, December 5th. Luckily, the forecast is calling for sunny skies and highs in the 50’s, perfect weather!
This years celebration includes performances by the Hillside Elementary singers and the River Eves Choir, followed by a special reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas with Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. Right on cue, Santa Claus will also be making a special visit to the Square. Pictures with Santa will be available at a nominal charge. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or Starbucks coffee during the festivities.
Time Again for Roswell’s Premiere Ice Cream Event
August 26, 2009 by Pam Salls
It’s that time again and I am SO glad! Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ event is this Sunday, August 30th. With over 170 different flavors and only 2 hours, I’ll definitely be making the best of it!
All the ice cream is hand cranked by volunteers. For $5, you can eat all the ice cream you can handle! In addition, there will be snow cones and popcorn available. There will be entertainment too; an ice cream eating contest and an ice cream stacking competition as well as music. The festivities take place on Roswell Square and begin at 2:00 until 4:00.
Party Like It’s 1899!
August 21, 2009 by Pam Salls
If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, join A Southern Trilogy in Roswell for the first annual “Trilogy Trolley Crawl” taking place tomorrow on Saturday, August 22 from 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. The event will take place on the grounds of three of Roswell’s historic homes – Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Trolleys will transport guests between the sites. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and include three drink tickets and three sampler plate tickets. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Chandlery and the Roswell Visitors Center. Parking is available at each site.
Pam Salls
