Featured Events in Roswell in February, 2025 (June Updated)

Come join Annie F. Downs, Tatum Green, and their friends Hope Heals at Mend Coffee for a book signing of their newest kids' book, Where Did TJ Go?. Enjoy the coffee bar and pastries while your there, too! Books will be available for purchase at event, provided by Virginia Highland Books. Information Source: Annie F. Downs | eventbrite

Discover a treasure trove of vintage goods and artistic creations at the Vintage & Art Market in Sandy Springs. This exciting event will take place at 5825 Roswell Rd NE on February 16, 2025. Immerse yourself in a unique shopping experience where you can explore a variety of one-of-a-kind items. Admission is free, making it the perfect opportunity to browse and shop to your heart's content. Don't miss out on this fantastic event showcasing the best in vintage and artistry.

As part of Roswell Roots month long celebration of Black History Month, Atlanta Authors is presenting Michael L. Thurmond, discussing his latest book, James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street in Roswell. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This event is LIVE only. Michael L. Thurmond's latest book uses more than two decades of meticulous research, fresh historical analysis, and compelling storytelling to rewrite the prehistory of abolitionism and add an important new chapter to Georgia’s origin story. Founded by James Oglethorpe on February 12, 1733, the Georgia colony was envisioned as a unique social welfare experiment. Administered by twenty-one original trustees, the Georgia Plan offered England’s “worthy poor” and persecuted Christians an opportunity to achieve financial security in the New World by exporting goods produced on small farms. Most significantly, Oglethorpe and his fellow Trustees were convinced that economic vitality could not be achieved through the exploitation of enslaved Black laborers. Due primarily to Oglethorpe’s strident advocacy, Georgia was the only British American colony to prohibit chattel slavery before the American Revolutionary War. His outspoken opposition to the transatlantic slave trade distinguished Oglethorpe from British colonial America’s more celebrated founding fathers. James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia uncovers how Oglethorpe's philosophical and moral evolution from slave trader to abolitionist was propelled by his intellectual relationships with two formerly enslaved Black men. Oglethorpe’s unique “friendships” with Ayuba Suleiman Diallo and Olaudah Equiano, two of eighteenth-century England’s most influential Black men, are little-known examples of interracial antislavery activism that breathed life into the formal abolitionist movement. MICHAEL L. THURMOND is the chief executive officer of DeKalb County, Georgia (through 2024). He is the author of James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia, Freedom: Georgia’s Antislavery Heritage, 1733–1865, and A Story Untold: Black Men and Women in Athens History. Thurmond has previously served in the Georgia legislature, as director of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services, Georgia labor commissioner, and as superintendent of DeKalb schools. In 1997, Thurmond became a distinguished lecturer at the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. He lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Roswell Roots is a community-wide, month-long festival that honors our diverse community and celebrates Black History Month. Roswell Roots aims to educate, impact, and promote cultural awareness. Find more at www.RoswellRoots.com To purchase autographed copies, contact Bookmiser Book Store at 770-509-5611 or Bookmiser.net. Bookmiser is a partner in planning this event and will be onsite for book sales and signing at the event. Information Source: Atlanta Authors | eventbrite

Zachariah Porter will be embarking on The Strip Mall Tease Tour, with a stop in Atlanta at the Buckhead Theatre on February 6, 2025. The venue is located at 3110 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30305. Don't miss the chance to experience Zachariah Porter's unique performance in this iconic city. Get ready for a night of entertainment and music that will leave you wanting more. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for an unforgettable evening.

Discover the ultimate pregame experience at the PreSuperbowl Armchair and IV Social in Sandy Springs. Hosted at the upscale Prime IV Hydration & Wellness on Roswell Road, this event promises a day of relaxation and rejuvenation before the big game. Join fellow fans on February 8, 2025, at 6307 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, for an exclusive IV hydration session and armchair quarterbacking session. Best of all, admission is free, so don't miss this opportunity to recharge and socialize before Super Bowl Sunday.

It’s hosted by the one and only, the BEST, @King0003 AKA James E. Mials 🙌🏾 It’s official! 🏈 THE Super Bowl Sunday plans are SET. Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar is the place to be! 🎉 No need to search for plans ❗️❗️ Harold’s has it all: 🔥 99¢ wings ALL DAY 🍾 Bottle & beer specials 🍹 $5 Happy Hour 🎶 Live DJ vibes Don’t miss out on the BEST specials in the city! Call now to reserve your table at +1 (770) 726-7779 or RSVP using the link! 🔗 POP OUT and let’s make it a Super Bowl to remember 🏆🍗 Information Source: VIP Nights Harold's Chicken and Ice Bar Marietta | eventbrite

Internationally known Roswell artist Donna Pinter’s work is on display at The Well of Roswell til mid-March. Donna Pinter has been a professional artist for over twenty years. She resides in historic Roswell, Georgia. During this time she has participated in more then fifty group exhibitions and over thirty solo exhibitions (the first of which was at age eleven). A graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the York Academy of Arts, Pinter has received numerous awards grants, scholarships and commissions for her work. Her list of publications and featured articles are equally impressive,regionally, she has appeared in Southern homes,Peachtree Magazine,Philadelphia Magazine, Arts Southwest and Points North. Her national credits include PM Magazine, Rendezvous Magazine and Angel Times. Internationally she has been interviewed on the Japanese equivalent of 60 Minutes. From an early age, Pinter's goal was to become either an artist or a healer. After her first trip to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, her fate was sealed. Pinter's distinctiveness can be described in terms of herdaring use of color and bold gestural style. She built national recognition from a series of dancers created in pastel; her technique imbibed each composition with life, accurately capturing the illusive spirit and essenceof each dancer.This series led to her commission with the Russian Boshow Ballet, and later commissions by the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, the Boston Ballet, Ballet Rotaru and the late Rudolph Nureyev. Also widely recognized are Pinter's landscapes, which can more vividlybe called dreamscapes. They are windows into another dimension. Places she has been physically and spaces she frequents only in her wildest dreams. Undulating across brightly hued surfaces, Donna Pinter's koi creations are the substance of dreams. Information Source: The Well of Roswell | eventbrite

Love Letters to Yourself: Floral Painting Workshop with Leigh Pursley Celebrate the beauty of self-love through art in this floral painting workshop. A couple of days after Valentine’s Day, take the opportunity to unwind, get creative, and immerse yourself in the world of Impressionism. Whether you’re sharing the experience with a friend, a partner, or a family member, this evening is all about expressing love through art. Guided by artist Leigh Pursley, you’ll learn the techniques of Impressionism while painting beautiful, textured flowers. No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to explore your creativity. Enjoy wine, mocktails, and light snacks as you paint in a relaxed, candlelit studio filled with fresh flowers and vibrant inspiration. Think of this workshop as writing a love letter to yourself, through each brushstroke. It’s a chance to nurture your artistic side while practicing self-love, all in a fun and supportive environment. Information Source: Leigh Pursley | eventbrite

ABOUT JOSHUA MOEHLINGJoshua Moehling is the author of the Ben Packard series. The first book, AND THERE HE KEPT HER, was a Barnes & Noble monthly Mystery/Thriller pick and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Mystery. His second novel, WHERE THE DEAD SLEEP, was described as “a well-paced whodunit” and “devastating” by The New York Times. Joshua lives in Minneapolis and works in the medical device industry. ABOUT A LONG TIME GONEIt's time to put the past to rest. Ben Packard was just a boy when his older brother disappeared. Ben watched him walk out the back door of their grandparents' house and into the cold night. His brother was never seen again. Decades later, Deputy Packard finds himself with too much time on his hands. A shooting has him on leave and under investigation, and all he can do is dwell on the past. For the first time in years, new information about his brother has surfaced that may lead them to the location of a body. The midwinter ground is frozen solid. Worse, Packard is cut off from department resources. As he strikes out to finally uncover the truth behind his brother's disappearance, he stumbles on a separate, suspicious death. A tenuous connection exists between the two cases, and as Packard starts to dig, he meets fierce resistance from friends and foes alike who want him to stand down. The winter is long and cold. By the end of it, Packard will risk everything to catch a killer and reveal the shocking truth about his brother. PRAISE FOR A LONG TIME GONE In the dark, icy heart of a Minnesota winter, Deputy Packard, a smart and courageous gay cop, embarks on a mission to uncover the truth about his brother's disappearance. A Long Time Gone is an atmospheric, gripping, and emotional mystery about the intersections of family, memory, grief, and healing. Joshua Moehling's novel dives headfirst into the raw pain of the past, the dangers of today, and the ghosts who haunt us from within. ― Margot Douaihy, bestselling author of Scorched Grace and Blessed Water A big thriller with an even bigger heart! Moehling deftly weaves together a riveting present day crime with closely held family secrets and sins of decades past, proving once again that the most compelling thrillers are written about the ones we love but fear we will never truly know. ― Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Still See You Everywhere On top of being everything you could want in a mystery―riveting, layered, unfolding in surprising yet inevitable ways―A Long Time Gone is a gorgeous story of loss and redemption that broke my heart, then put it back together. It’s been a long time since I’ve loved a character like I love Ben Packard, with his deadpan humor and warm heart. Moehling is a literary star with a gift for observing and conveying humanity, and he’s written a mystery of the highest order. ― Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight is the Darkest Hour With A Long Time Gone, Joshua Moehling returns with the highly anticipated, hard-hitting third installment of his beloved Deputy Ben Packard series. Moehling has once again penned a thoroughly engrossing police procedural with all the trimmings: intrigue, suspense, memorable characters, shining prose, and an ending that is equal parts heart-stopping and heart-tugging. A Long Time Gone firmly secures Moehling’s place as the newest tour de force in the thriller genre. ― Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and Everyone Is Watching With a page-turning plot, vividly drawn characters, and a compelling, gay protagonist with a dry, deadpan wit, A Long Time Gone is the kind of book you don’t just read but devour. Set in a Fargo-esque town, Ben Packard investigates a brutal crime while also unravelling the mystery of his brother’s disappearance decades earlier. Sharp, complex and emotionally powerful, I love everything about this series. ― Christina McDonald, USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author of What Lies In Darkness A Long Time Gone―unflinching as a Minnesota winter―is equal parts compelling mystery and riveting family drama, and I’d follow its hero, Deputy Ben Packard, anywhere. His relentless pursuit of the truth will keep you hooked from start to finish. ― Jess Lourey, Edgar-nominated author of The Taken Ones Ben Packard is one of the best new mystery series on the market and each book just gets better and better. In the third installment, two cold cases intertwine to reveal a suspicious death and the devastating truth about Packard’s past. At turns harrowing and laugh out loud funny, action-packed and deeply personal, A Long Time Gone hits on every level. If you’re not reading Joshua Moehling yet, clear your schedule and start today! ― Mindy Mejia, USA Today bestselling author of To Catch a Storm and Everything You Want Me To Be Joshua Moehling is a star! This book is the proof of his singular talents: a superb and gripping story with immersive setting and unforgettable characters, all gorgeously structured and beautifully written. Only Moehling can craft such an entertaining page-turner of a mystery, an outsider's tale, with life-changing themes and surprising solutions―A Long Time Gone is ultimately and uniquely heartbreaking, redemptive, and rewarding. Standing ovation. ― Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word In his third Ben Packard novel, Joshua Moehling takes us into this protagonist's tragic past, adroitly peeling back the layers of his brother's disappearance thirty years ago. With great skill, he evokes the snow-encrusted terrain and characters in his fictional Minnesota town, Sandy Lake, balancing humor with intense detective work. Above all, Packard, a gay man and member of law enforcement, defies stereotypes of police and gay men; he is a new sort of law enforcement hero, rich with complexity and fresh in his perspective; it's a thrill to follow his journey through this series! ― John Copenhaver, award-winning author of Hall of Mirrors The latest book in the Deputy Ben Packard series delivers everything I’ve come to expect from Joshua Moehling: an intricately plotted and deftly executed story, an empathetic, queer detective who fights to stay connected to his values, beautiful writing, and a Minnesota town with buried secrets. Moehling is a must-read for me and A Long Time Gone is simply unputdownable. ― Hayley Scrivenor, internationally best-selling author of Dirt Creek and Girl Falling An engrossing, multi-layered mystery and deftly crafted police procedural. Moehling's authentic small town drama and vividly drawn characters hooked me from page 1 until the completely satisfying―completely unexpected―conclusion. I can't wait to see what Deputy Packard does next! ― K.T. Nguyen, author of You Know What You Did My first Ben Packard mystery won't be my last. The twin mysteries that haunt this complicated, demoted deputy hooked and held me through its emotional end, so much that I plan to rush back to book one. ― Kelly J. Ford, Anthony-nominated author of Real Bad Things Information Source: Bookmiser New & Used Books | eventbrite

Ella Langley is set to perform at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta on February 21, 2025. The venue is located at 3110 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30305. Fans of the talented artist can expect a memorable evening filled with captivating music and soulful vocals. Get ready to be swept away by Ella Langley's enchanting performance in the heart of Atlanta. Mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed event.

Pecos & The Rooftops will be performing at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta on February 27, 2025. The venue is located at 3110 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30305. Don't miss the chance to experience this talented country music band live in concert. It promises to be a memorable night filled with great music and entertainment. Get your tickets now and enjoy a fantastic evening at Buckhead Theatre with Pecos & The Rooftops.