Thursday, May 23, 2013
Registration is preferred for the June 12 event. Last year, more than 100 employers attended.
Know someone who graduated from the University of Georgia? Then this one is for you. The UGA Career Center is sponsoring the career fair, which takes place 11 a.m.-3 p.m., June 12 at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. Alumni from the classes of 1962 to 2013 are invited to network with employers specifically recruiting UGA graduates. The career fair happens just once a year. Registration is preferred. Register by submitting a resume to "Alumni Resume Book" on DAWGlink, Job Posting #39877. Attendees may do so before May 30. Click here for the full list of participating employers. Last year, more than 100 participated. Want more information? Contact Nicole Younker, director of Alumni Career Services, at nlechene@uga.edu or 404-814-8812.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Pop star Barry Manilow donating a new Yamaha piano to launch musical instrument drive to benefit Gwinnett County Public Schools.
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Tuesday, February 26
Anyone who donates a new or gently used musical instrument and drops it off at Gwinnett Center will receive two free tickets for the April 27 “Manilow on Broadway” concert at the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth. The tickets are valid for pre-selected seat locations. Manilow is donating a new Yamaha piano to launch a musical instrument drive for Gwinnett County Public Schools. “I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the gift of music to these kids,” stated Manilow in a press release issued by Gwinnett Arena. Gwinnett Center is serving as the base for the instrument drive now through April 27. The instrument drop off location is open between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If there is an event on Saturday or Sunday, the box office …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Pop singer to appear in concert at Gwinnett Arena in Duluth April 27. Tickets now for sale.
Tickets for an April Barry Manilow concert at the Gwinnett Arena in Duluth are now for sale. Ranging from $9.99 to $129, tickets may be purchased at the Gwinnett Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at manilow.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the arena. Tickets went on sale Feb. 8. Manilow has produced, arranged, and released more than 40 albums over the course of his career. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, he has written hundreds of songs and performed around the world for millions of fans. He won a Grammy, two Emmys, a Tony Award and received an Oscar nomination along the way. His worldwide record sales exceed 80 million. He is ranked as the …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Duluth entertainment venue was ranked 5th domestically and 10th worldwide by Venues Today. Pollster Magazine ranked it 32nd domestically and 66th worldwide.
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Wednesday, February 6
Venues Today and Pollstar Magazine recently ranked The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth as a top arena venue worldwide in their 2012 Year-End Reports. The Arena is celebrating its 10th year in 2013. “We had a fantastic year of events from NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships to the Dave Matthews Band,” said Joseph Dennis, general manager at Gwinnett Center, in a press release. “We are privileged to be in such a great community that supports the events that come to The Arena.” Venues Today and Pollstar Magazine are leading entertainment industry publications. Their 2012 Year-End Reports are based on box office sales and attendance figures for live entertainment and concert ticket sales during the 2012 calendar year. Venues Today “Top …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Entries for independent films now being accepted for the festival to occur in July 2013.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
The Gwinnett Center in Duluth is now accepting submissions for its first International Film Festival, July 27-28, 2013. The festival will celebrate the efforts of local, independent filmmakers, while providing awareness of filmmakers from across the country and internationally, according to a press release announcing the festival. Filmmakers of any age may submit entries. There will be three screening rooms, classes, and panel discussions presented throughout the event. Independent films must be submitted by the filmmaker to www.withoutabox.com. The early-bird deadline is May 10, and the final deadline for film entries is June 14. “Our goal is to give Gwinnett filmmakers the ability to network with industry professionals in an atmosphere …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Gwinnett Commission authorizes GCVB to start discussions with potential developer on a lease recommendation for Marriott Hotel at Gwinnett Center in unincorporated Duluth.
A recent vote by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners clears the way for discussions to begin on constructing a $57-million Marriott Hotel at the Gwinnett Center in unincorporated Duluth. The favorable vote at the commission’s Nov. 6 meeting means that “the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau can proceed to negotiate with Nilhan Hospitality,” according to Lisa Anders, executive director of the GCVB. The proposed hotel would connect with the Gwinnett Center so that hotel guests could walk from the hotel’s lobby into the center. Having a convention center hotel would allow Gwinnett County to be more competitive in attracting conventions. The negotiations between the GCVB and the potential hotel developer will likely begin after …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tickets are on sale now for tournament Nov. 10 at Gwinnett Center in Duluth featuring Michael Chang, John McEnroe, Jim Courier and Mats Wilander.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Michael Chang will replace Jimmy Connors in the Champions Shootout during the Nov. 10 PowerShares Series tennis tournament at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. Chang will now compete against John McEnroe, Jim Courier and Mats Wilander, according to an announcement Wednesday by InsideOut Sports + Entertainment. Connors was forced to withdraw due to a hip injury. The PowerShares Series will visit 12 cities starting Oct. 13 in Surprise, AZ, and concluding Nov. 30 in Anaheim, CA. The tour, formerly known as the Champions Series, is being produced by Larry Magid. Also participating in the tournament will be other Grand Slam champions Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Ivan Lendl, and Patrick Rafter along with Davis Cup Champion Todd Martin. The top three…
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Duluth Patch and other Patch community news sites in Gwinnett County participating in Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo Thursday, Aug. 23.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Duluth Patch and other Patch community news sites in Gwinnett County will be participating in the 2012 Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Gwinnett Center in Duluth. Learn about advertising opportunities, meet local editors, and sign up for email newsletters at the Patch booth. The Expo will showcase 150 exhibitors following a Chamber General Membership Luncheon featuring Gov. Nathan Deal, according to a press release issued by the chamber. Human Resource professionals from Gwinnett companies that are currently hiring will be available to meet with job seekers in the Job Fair. Gwinnett Medical Center is the presenting sponsor for the event. Here is a schedule of activities: Delta Community…
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Nilhan Hospitality's bid to build a $57-million hotel at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth now awaiting approval by Gwinnett's Board of Commissioners.
Gwinnett County is about to get a real economic boost if a developer's proposal to build a multimillion dollar hotel is approved by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. Nilhan Hospitality, located in Peachtree Corners, was one of four companies that submitted bids for a cenvention center hotel. On Wednesday the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau's Board of Directors selected the firm to build a $57-million Marriott Hotel that will connect to the Gwinnett Center in unincorporated Duluth. "Nilhan Hospitality was actually planning on building a Marriott Hotel nearby," said Lisa Anders, GCVB's executive director, "and had already been approved for a Marriott franchise." Anders said Nilhan's proposal would be completely privately …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Gwinnett Medical Center offering education exhibits, health screenings Saturday at Gwinnett Center in Duluth from 8-11 a.m. Advance registration required.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
“Take the Pledge for a Healthy Heart” at Gwinnett Medical Center’s community celebration recognizing the new Strickland Heart Center. Advance registration is required. This free event in the ballroom of the Gwinnett Center in Duluth from 8-11 a.m. will feature screenings, educational booths, cooking demonstrations by an award-winning chef, classes led by certified fitness instructors, complimentary chair massages, and prizes. Giveaways including iPad 2s or iPods will occur every 30 minutes. Heart Healthy Exhibit Booths include: Screenings include: * Registration is required for screenings, and test subjects must fast at least eight hours before appointments. Screenings are on a first-come, first-served basis. Partners for the Heart …
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