Good morning! Today's issue of the Alpharetta Patch AM includes upcoming events and news about:

• Experience Bella White's unique sound in Alpharetta.
• Catch Maggie Rogers live in Alpharetta this fall.

First, today's weather:

Light drizzle during the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby in the evening, mist overnight. High: 77 Low: 63.

Alpharetta in the news:

1. Bella White Releases Cover of Ted Lucas' 'I'll Find A Way (To Carry It All)': Bella White covers Ted Lucas' song, gaining acclaim for her album 'Among Other Things'. She's touring with notable artists, including a performance in Alpharetta, GA. (broadwayworld.com)
2. Maggie Rogers on Turning the Light Back On With ‘Don't Forget Me,' Feeling Nostalgic at 30, and Personally Manning the Box Office for Her Arena Tour: Maggie Rogers is embarking on her first arena tour this fall, bringing an intimate experience to fans by personally selling tickets. The tour includes a stop in Alpharetta, GA, showcasing her new album 'Don't Forget Me'. (aol.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Atlanta Koi Club Auction at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 1000 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.)
• 1st Annual Sutallee Car - Truck - Jeep Show at Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White, GA, 30184 (Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.)
• Back by demand. Our 2nd annual Sample Sale with 90%+ OFF handmade rugs & more and you’re invit at 1800 Cherokee pkwy. Acworth GA 30102 (Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.)
• Local Artists Photography & Small Artworks Show Opens at the Cumming Arts Center. Meet the Artists! at Cumming Arts Center: Open Wed Thurs Fri Sat 11 to 3, 111 Pilgrim Mill Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040 (Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m.)
• Yappy Hour Series at The Hamilton Alpharetta, Curio Collection by Hilton, 35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Saturday, May 4 at 12 p.m.)
• Stand-Up Comedy Workshop (Jorjeana Marie) - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 3 p.m.)
• Beat Your Luck Casino Night & 150th Kentucky Derby Celebration! at Phase Events, 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m.)
• Johns Creek Symphony presents CELEBRATING THE MAESTRO at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Improv Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• The Hired Hands Band performs at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Cinco De Mayo Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tonys Johns Creek May 4th at Tony's Sports Grill, 10305 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, May 4 at 9 p.m.)
• Casting Director Insider Secrets Workshop (Clifton Guterman) - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.)
• The Songs of Our Lives: Porter, Gershwin, Sondheim and Miranda at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Water Safety Day hosted by Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village at Goldfish Swim School - Roswell Village, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Character Meet & Greet at Aurora Cineplex--Sun May 5th--Star Wars--The Phantom Menace at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.)
• Join us for REVIVE Night of Worship featuring special guest Aaron Moses! at 2820 Brookwood Rd, Cumming, GA, 30041 (Sunday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.)
• Red Clay Comedy Festival | May 9-11, 2024 at The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316 (Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m.)
• Live Comedy Night--Safety Third Improv at Aurora Cineplex-- Fri May 10th at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m.)
• 4th Annual Catrangers Charity Golf Tournament at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA, 30518 (Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m.)
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Saturday, May 4

• Kentucky Derby Party at 2200 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (9 a.m.)
• Pintwood Derby at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004 (1 p.m.)
• All Them Witches at The EARL (7 p.m.)
• Mariah The Scientist @ Tabernacle at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)
• Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr, Braselton, GA, 30517 (3 p.m.)
• Papa J Sez @ The Velvet Note at The Velvet Note (7:30 p.m.)
• Jacob Collier - DJESSE VOL. 4 NORTH AMERICA TOUR at Live! at the Battery Atlanta (7:30 p.m.)
• Second Annual Down & Derby Fundraiser at Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30004 (6 p.m.)

Sunday, May 5

• Shaky Knees Festival 2024 (May 3 - May 5) at Red Phone Booth - Downtown Atlanta (12 p.m.)
• Shaky Knees Music Festival at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Cinco De Mayo at Cactus Cantina Tacos & Tequila Bar, 3055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (9 a.m.)
• Spring Concert - Confluence: Coming Together at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (3 p.m.)
• Cinco de Mayo at Fogón and Lions at Fogón and Lions Alpharetta, 10 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (11 a.m.)
• Ben Bostick @ Standard at Alpharetta at Standard at Alpharetta (5 p.m.)
• Jazz Legacy Project @ The Velvet Note at The Velvet Note (7 p.m.)
• Spring Concert - Confluence: Coming Together at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (3 p.m.)

Monday, May 6

• National Nurse Week at Cherry Street Brewing! at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon, 6640 Town Square, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (11 a.m.)

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Alpharetta chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia: "⭐ THE TASTE OF ALPHARETTA IS ONE WEEK AWAY ⭐ We've made it to the final week before the @tasteofalpharetta (anybody else been counting down?!) You definitely won't want to miss out on these awesome restaurants – and LOTS more – serving..." (Instagram)
• City of Milton, Georgia: "Last week, @marketdistrictcrabapple welcomed several new businesses into the area. We are planning to present all of them here in the coming weeks, and this time it’s the Suite 200 Club Level Sports Grille. Owned and curated by Anthony..." (Instagram)
• City of Alpharetta GA: "Mid Broadwell Park, the City of Alpharetta’s newest public park space officially opened on May 1. Located at 1480 Mid Broadwell Road, the 4-acre park features a walking trail and a playground equipped with two sets of slides, a sideways..." (Facebook)

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