Monday, March 12, 2012
The Georgia Force plays Arena Football right here in Gwinnett. Here's a primer.
The Georgia Force will play their home opener on Monday, March 12, at the Gwinnett Arena in Duluth against the Cleveland Gladiators. With nine home games in Gwinnett and ticket prices that will run from $10 to $100 per seat, this fast, high scoring sport offers residents a convenient sporting activity close to home. In case you aren’t familiar with arena football, here are some basics you need to know before heading to a game. According to Wikipedia, arena football is a variety of gridiron football played by the AFL (Arena Football League). The sport was invented back in 1981 by James F. Foster, Jr. a former executive of the NFL. The game is exclusively played indoors on a field the same width as a standard NHL hockey rink. The length of …
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Officials have begun going over those interested in developing a facility adjacent to the Gwinnett Center/Arena.
Gwinnett tourism officials have begun sifting through the proposals to build a so-called headquarters hotel as part of the Gwinnett Center/Arena complex. Preston Williams, CEO of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau, characterized the interested companies as "established" in a news release, and that indeed appears to be the case. Those tossing their hats into the ring are: According to Internet research, Welty has offices in Ohio and North Carolina. Its projects include the Time Warner Cable facility in Ohio and Goodyear Tire & Rubber headquarters in Ohio. Turner Construction has an Atlanta office but is not affiliated with the broadcasting empire. Its projects include The Breakers Hotel in affluent Palm Beach County, Fla., and the …
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Entertainment options in the Suwanee area are plentiful.
It’s a weekend of unlikely yet wonderful combinations: doughnuts and running, derby girls and puppies. They must be matches made in weekend heaven. Classic Car Show in Historic Norcross Hundreds of hot rides will be on display in Norcross on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual benefit car show. Everything from muscle cars to antiques will be on display, and proceeds will go to a student scholarship fund. Krispy Kreme for a Cure 5K Norcross High’s boys’ basketball team will hold a 5K on Saturday to benefit the school’s Relay for Life team. The best part of the race: Challengers must down six Krispy Kreme doughnuts midway through. For more information, check out the team website www.norcrossbasketball.com Taste of Christ Church …
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Globetrotters and arena football are the highlights.
There is a "Dog" theme running through this weekend's events and we're highlighting some of them below. Also, a huge sports weekend at the Gwinnett Arena tops off what will be a fun filled few days. So get up and Get Out! Girls Scouts Sponsoring 'Charity Dog Wash' If you named your dog "Spot" because of dirt accumulation instead of a fur pattern, take it to the Girl Scout Troop 1832 sponsored Charity Dog Wash at Red Bandana Pet Food this Saturday. If you have any questions you can email Laurie McLeroy at lauriemcleroy@gmail.com or Michelle Hudson-Honda at hudsonhonda@bellsouth.net. Aurora Theatre Swing Dance at 550 Trackside Aurora Theater is hosting their "Swing Night" this Friday night at 550 Trackside. Come to dance or just enjoy the …
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Suwanee has plenty of entertainment options this weekend.
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. If you want to get a head start this weekend, drive a few miles north on I-85 to Paddy’s Irish Pub Located at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Paddy’s is a spirited pub serving up food, beverages and live music. Paddy’s Irish Pub was officially commissioned in Dublin in 1997. Completely genuine, all furniture and fixtures were created in Ireland. Relax and enjoy traditional Irish food and beverages in their authentic atmosphere. Live music with Jason Marcum begins at 8:30pm, Monday, Friday and Saturday. Hours-Fri & Sat, noon-1am; Sun, noon-midnight. Be sure to ask about their 13th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Celebration and Overnight Package; 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton; 678-425-0900, ext 6127 FRIDAY …
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The revived Arena League team kicks off next month in Gwinnett.
Teresa McDaniel came to the park on a sunny Saturday to watch her son. But he wasn't one of the ones flying a kite, playing lacrosse or riding a razor scooter. He was one of about 40-50 people trying out for the Georgia Force, the Arena Football League (read that, indoor) team that starts play next month in Gwinnett County. The only qualifications that Ryan McDaniel, a former North Gwinnett and Samford University player, and the others needed were the $80 fee and a desire to play what amounts to a combination of football and human pinball. They also came from as far away as Virginia. Austin Faulkner, a former Randolph-Macon quarterback, and his father drove nine hours for the tryout at Sugar Hill's Gary Pirkle Park. And they came from near…
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey turns 200 and is in the area.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world. The momentum explodes as “The Greatest Show on Earth” comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived. Witness a rip-roaring motorcycle troupe that braves fear and physics in the 16-foot Spherical Miracle. High-wire artists perform 40 feet in the air, all while at a 45-degree angle. Masters of musculature use their bodies in the ultimate test to see how far the human body can be pushed in a mind-blowing world of distortion and contortion. Just as the Ringling Bros. train keeps traveling from city to city, “Barnum 200” keeps the energy going as each extraordinary act…
Tonya Grace
9:56 pm on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
yes, Steve, it is also quite an experience for the on lookers lol! It's fun to watch too! Better than regular football for me..I think it's because the action is closer and the field is shorter. more ›