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March is the month when French speakers and Francophiles from around the world unite to celebrate the French language and the diversity of francophone cultures. It is a time when they come together to celebrate their shared heritage. It is the Francophonie Festival. On this occasion, the Atlanta Francophonie Committee* invites Atlantans to take part in the celebration March 19-25. From a Francophone Film Festival at the High Museum of Art and the Midtown Arts Cinema, to a Friendship Sunday brunch at Carlyle House (Norcross, GA) and a business breakfast on “Doing Business with Francophone Countries” at Emory University, there’ll be something for everyone. However, in light of the tragic earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010, the Francophonie Festival will carry an especially important meaning this year...

The Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast, comes to West Forsyth High School this spring. This Tony Award winning production, which has enchanted audiences worldwide, casts its spell March 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 and March 28 at 3:00 in the High School theater...

Marcus Stroud, Former UGA Football hero and an eight-year NFL veteran and starting defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, will host Le Moulin Rouge on Saturday, March 27, from 7–10 p.m. at Opera in midtown Atlanta. Proceeds from the event will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a leading non-for-profit pediatric health-care system...

LUNAFEST, a film festival featuring award-winning short films by, for, and about women. The films are filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance...