February is Black History Month and to celebrate, Roswell will host the 11th Annual Roswell Roots festival throughout the month. Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive Black History celebration in the state of Georgia and celebrates black history and culture by sponsoring a variety of art exhibits, history and cultural events.

“Slammin’ in the Suburbs” – Roswell Poetry Slam – For an evening of exciting and inspiring spoken word, join us for “Slammin’ in the Suburbs”. This is Roswell’s 8th annual poetry slam during which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience on content (discretion encouraged) and performance. New this year…an invitational round of competition amongst some of the metro’s best spoken word artists! Also new….bigger and better prizes! A $500 cash 1st place prize will be awarded as well as a $400 2nd place prize, a $300 3rd place prize, a $200 4th place prize and a $100 5th place prize. Hosted by award winning spoken word artist, Ayodele Heath. For details on the rules and how to participate, visit www.roswellroots.com/poetryslam. February 16 at The Teaching Museum. 7 p.m.

Cornbread Cook-Off – The first annual Cornbread Cook-Off will take place at Pleasant Hill Community Center with a prize for Best Cornbread chosen by our professional judge, Ms. Susan Puckett, author and former Atlanta Journal/Constitution Food Editor. We’ll also have a People’s Choice Award chosen by you, the attendees! Everyone will get to sample each of the competitors’ cornbread and then vote for your favorite! For details about how to enter the competition, visit www.roswellroots.com/cornbread. NOTE: A minimum of 10 contestants required for contest to take place.

Other events include The McIntosh County Shouters in Concert with special introduction by Art Rosenbaum and Unity Concert & Reception

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Plant the Seeds of Success in 2012 this Women’s History Month. Follow the Buzz  #StateofWoman

Now Buzzing: Just in time for Women’s History Month – State of Woman BizCamp Spring 2012, Saturday March 17, 2012 Atlanta – follow the buzz via http://StateofWoman.DryerBuzz.com/ – Register Now – Save 20% with Discount Code “DryerBuzz”

Featured Coaches: CNN Financial Contributor Clyde Anderson, Vanessa Parker of The Pink Boss, Attorney Travis Townsend, Nicole Garner of theGarnerCircle, and Digital Strategist Jaheed Givens.

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Join Urban League Tuesday, January 24 at the Alliance Theater for Urban League Night for a viewing of the play, God of Carnage, inspired from the literary work of renowned author and Atlanta’s own Pearl Cleage!

Purchase your ticket for an opportunity to meet Ms. Cleage at our
exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet reception from 6pm – 7pm.

Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for floor seats, which also covers the entry fee for the private meet and greet.  This is a special offer for Urban League. Limited number of  tickets available. Purchase your tickets today.

This show is guaranteed to sell out! Look for @DryerBuzz.com in the house!

Follow the Buzz for tickets via Urban League Night at Alliance Theater: GOD OF CARNAGE and meet Atlanta’s own Pearl Cleague!

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You’ve heard it a time or two before, it’s not what you know but Who You Know.  Well success is a little of both.  Who You Know networking is your chance to experience both.  Meetup with entrepreneurs and passionate people you know and would like to get to know to build better business relationships. 

Who You Know Networking meetups includes relationship building, ice breaker activities, and product swapping to create buzz makers and turns friends and followers into colleagues.  

Social media is great, however its better when you can put names with faces together. Enjoy a great meetup with Who You Know! See you there.

Product Swap:

Introduce your business by participating in the product swap.  Each person will complete a swap card offering a product or service (suggested price $25 and up).  Swap cards will be exchanged throughout the evening. 

Come to have fun and grow your business. Event is free.  Members encouraged to participate in swap.

Location & Time:

OMG Cup & Cakes
493 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 7PM ET

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Who You Know Will Meet BiMonthly while supporting other events in between. The Calendar is building.  Join Who You Know Today!

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Atlanta Arts — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 16th to 19th for the inaugural Atlanta engagement led by dynamic new Artistic Director Robert Battle. Following critically-acclaimed sold out performances in New York City, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move Atlanta audiences with premieres that launch an exciting new era in Ailey history.

“I am so proud to have the opportunity to build upon the inspiring legacy of Alvin Ailey and Judith Jamison as we begin a new chapter in our long relationship with the people of Atlanta,” said Robert Battle. “I can’t wait for audiences at the Fox to join me in experiencing the world’s most amazing dancers in this season’s premieres, as we take the next step in an electrifying journey together.”

Join the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for an historic 2012 engagement in Atlanta. In addition to Alvin Ailey’s inspiring must-see Revelations, each performance will include: Takademe, a high-flying and humorous solo that was one of Robert Battle’s first creations; and Home, a bold new work by hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris set to a soul-lifting score of gospel house music.

Ailey’s 2012 Performance Schedule at the Fabulous Fox Theatre

Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Arden Court, Home, Takademe and Revelations)

Friday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 p.m. (Home, Takademe, The Hunt and Revelations)

Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2:00 p.m. matinee (Home, Takademe, The Hunt and Revelations)

Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8:00 p.m. (Arden Court, Home, Takademe and Revelations)

Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3:00 p.m. matinee (Arden Court, Home, Takademe and Revelations)

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