Good morning! Here is our list of the most important things happening today in Alpharetta. This issue of the newsletter includes updates on:

• Wacky World playground in Alpharetta gets a modern makeover
• Catch Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan in Alpharetta in 2024
• Korn's North American tour hits Alpharetta in September 2024

First, today's weather:

Overcast during the morning, sunny for the afternoon, clear for the evening, cloudy overnight. High: 63 Low: 48.

Alpharetta in the news:

1. Alpharetta replacing beloved ‘Wacky World' playground at Wills Park: Alpharetta's beloved 'Wacky World' playground at Wills Park is set for a makeover. The city plans to replace the 27-year-old wooden structure with a modern version featuring a zipline and racing slides. (wsbtv.com)
2. Willie Nelson is bringing his 4th of July Picnic to the east coast with Bob Dylan and more: Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan are set to perform in Alpharetta, GA, on June 21, 2024, as part of Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival tour. This marks a special occasion for fans in the area. (audacy.com)
3. Korn Announce Massive North American Tour: Are They Coming To Your City?: Korn, along with Gojira and Spiritbox, will be performing in Alpharetta, GA, on September 16, 2024, as part of their North American tour, bringing a highly anticipated show to local fans. (iheart.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Eccentric passengers board the Glory Train to Heaven - will they make it? at Pleasant Hill Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m.)
• 3hr Salsa Class Atlanta - 3 Levels @ Drake School of Irish Dance Sat Mar 30th at Drake School of Irish Dance, 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA, 30071 (Saturday, March 30 at 12:15 p.m.)
• Celebrate Woman with an ALL Female Improv Comedy Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Noche Caliente Dinner & Latin dancing Atlanta @ Tonys John's Creek Mar 30th at Tony's Sports Grill, 10305 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, March 30 at 9 p.m.)
• Start Your Easter Sunday at Pleasant Hill Church for Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.! at Pleasant Hill Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, March 31 at 6:30 a.m.)
• Easter Sunday at Futures Church Alpharetta! at Futures Church Alpharetta (Sunday, March 31 at 11 a.m.)
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Thursday, March 28

• Double Take 80s Live Concert Experience at MadLife at MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St, Woodstock, GA, 30188 (7:30 p.m.)

Friday, March 29

• Live Music - Trevor Startt at Mercantile Social (5 p.m.)
• Viernes Santo at Fogón and Lions at Fogón and Lions Alpharetta, 10 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (5 p.m.)
• Good Friday at St James Alpharetta, 3000 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (7 p.m.)

Saturday, March 30

• Alpharetta Music Match Featuring Javier Schirmer at The Ginger Room (12 p.m.)
• Vicente Della Tonia: Guest Recital at Steinway Piano Galleries (1 p.m.)
• Pictures with the Easter Bunny at Cherry Street Brewpub Halcyon at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon, 6640 Town Square, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (10 a.m.)
• Ben Bostick at Cue Barbecue (6 p.m.)
• Easter Eggstravaganza at St James Alpharetta, 3000 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (2 p.m.)
• Levi Ransom at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon (7 p.m.)
• Saturday, March 30th: Xina! at The Velvet Note (7:30 p.m.)

Sunday, March 31

• Easter at Alpharetta at First Baptist Church Of Alpharetta, 44 Academy St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (8:15 a.m.)
• Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet at Fogón and Lions at Fogón and Lions Alpharetta, 10 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (10:30 a.m.)
• Resurrection Sunday at St James Alpharetta, 3000 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (11 a.m.)
• Tasha Cobbs Leonard at Coca-Cola Roxy (6:30 p.m.)
• Jason Isbell @ Tabernacle at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)

Thursday, April 4

• Live Music - John McKnight at Smokejack BBQ (6 p.m.)

Note: Please double-check event details with organizers. Click the start time of an event to learn more.

Alpharetta chatter:

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

• King's Ridge Christian School: "☀️ Spring Break Countdown: ONE more day! See you tomorrow, Tigers! ⏳ 📷:@meekspromedia" (Instagram)
• Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia: "The Hop-a-Long Easter Egg Hunt is back! 🐰 Celebrate the spring season with an Easter Egg hunt at @avalon.insider this Saturday, March 30th! Participating children will collect ten eggs and bring them to a trade-in tent for a bag of..." (Instagram)
• Birmingham Falls Elementary School: "It was Pioneer Day in 4th Grade today! Our students lived like the pioneers this morning and experienced life like they learned about in social studies. 👩‍🌾🐴🤠 4th grade families, share your photos from today’s fun event in the comments below!" (Facebook)

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