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Best of Gwinnett 2016: Arts & Entertainment

Fuel your creativity.

Research shows that those who invest as little as 15 minutes a day in creating or participating in the arts report significantly better mental well-being. Step away from technological overload and make something by hand.
Supercharge your imagination with performances and demonstrations by musicians and actors. Let yourself be inspired by an artist’s rendition of a moment in time.

We don’t have to go into Atlanta to attend a big concert or see a nationally touring show. In 2016, Gwinnett hosted performances including the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastic Champions featuring the US gold-medal-winning women’s Olympic gymnastics team, the always popular Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band, and the super-hot a cappella group Pentatonix, along with award-winning festivals, live music and theater, and unique art exhibitions.

This section highlights Gwinnett’s eclectic blend of entertainment options. You might even discover a gem hidden in your neighborhood!

ART GALLERY & INSTRUCTION

THE BEST
Hudgens Center for the Arts
770-623-6002

Kudzu Art Zone Inc.
770-840-9844

Masterpiece Mixers Paint & Party Studio
770-715-6136

AMONG THE BEST
Tannery Row Artist Colony
770-856-8145

The Dizzy Gypsy
470-223-1278

The Lona Gallery
678-349-2223

ARTS, MUSIC & THEATER VENUE

THE BEST
Aurora Theatre
678-226-6222

Hudgens Center for the Arts
770-623-6002

Infinite Energy Center
770-813-7500

AMONG THE BEST
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
770-904-3500

Lionheart Theatre
678-938-8518

CONCERT VENUE

THE BEST
Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Theatre
404-478-2749

Infinite Energy Center
770-813-7500

The Bowl at Sugar Hill
770-945-6716

The Duluth Festival Center & Amphitheater
770-497-5291

AMONG THE BEST
37 Main
678-288-2030

Suwanee Town Center Park
770-945-8996

FESTIVAL

THE BEST
Christmas In Dacula
770-765-5551

Duluth Fall Festival
770-476-3434

Grayson Blues & Brews
770-963-8017

Gwinnett County Fair
770-963-6522

Suwanee Fest
770-945-8996

AMONG THE BEST
Holidays In Braselton Festival and Parade
706-654-3915

Stone Mountain Yellow Daisy Festival
800-401-2407

MOVIE THEATER

THE BEST
Amc Sugarloaf Mills 18
678-847-9262

Movie Tavern Suwanee
678-730-6900

Studio Movie Grilll
770-299-7100

AMONG THE BEST
AMC Colonial 18
770-237-0744

AMC Lawrenceville
770-237-0746

Regal Hamilton Mill Stadium
844-462-7342

MUSIC, DANCE & ACTING INSTRUCTION

THE BEST
All Stars Performing Arts Academy
678-400-0091

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
770-237-0046

Gwinnett School of Dance
770-962-8078

Lamattina Drum Studio
770-972-4054

Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music
678-376-9800

Lilburn Dance Academy Inc.
770-241-8088

Red Clay Music Foundry
678-892-6373

Sugarloaf Performing Arts
770-682-5333

AMONG THE BEST
Aurora Theater Academy
678-226-6222

Gwinnett Music Inc.
770-962-4001

New School of Music
770-925-8900

North Georgia Academy of Dance
678-546-7720

Suwanee Academy of the Arts
678-482-6333