Ryan Walden plays Harry Boychick in Company J's “The Boychick Affair,” an interactive play about a young Bar Mitzvah boy who aspires to be a rap star. Walden is joined by, from left, Amy Feinberg, Grace Hancock and Sylvee Legge. The show continues through Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta in Dunwoody. Photo: Heidi Morton

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Dance: Atlanta Ballet presents the world premiere of Twyla Tharp’s “The Princess & the Goblin,” a  full-evening ballet co-produced with Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Performances begin Feb. 10 and continue through Feb. 19 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Nature, exhibition: “Wildlife Rescue” explores the efforts of everyday people dedicating their lives to helping animals survive. Discover how waterfowl are being saved from oil spills, how orphaned elephant calves and baby orangutans are being raised and released back into the wild and more in this interactive exhibition, which runs through May 6 …

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Home Grown GA was your pick for best new restaurant of 2010. Tell us about your favorite new restaurant of 2011. Photo: Becky Stein / Special

While we might lose a few favorite restaurants each, there are always new places to discover, too.

This time around, we’re all about the new kids on the block. Even in a less-than-stellar economic climate, the Atlanta area saw many new restaurants open in 2011. If you’re having trouble remembering what’s new, here’s Jenny Turknett’s list of 2011’s openings and closings.

Tell us about your favorite new restaurant in and around Atlanta and what makes it special. And if you want to lament the passing of an old favorite, that’s fine, too

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A group of jugglers practice passing clubs during last year's Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival. The 34th annual event takes place this weekend at the Yaarab Shrine Center on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Midtown. Photo: Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com

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Festival: The Yaarab Shrine Center in Atlanta hosts the 34th annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival, which brings jugglers and fans together for three days of gravity-defying fun Feb. 3-5. Most events are free for spectators, including the competitive performances late-night cabaret at 10 p.m. Feb. 4, $5; registration $20 for festival participants.

Stage: The 2010 Tony Award winner for best musical, “Memphis,” comes to the Fox Theatre. Check out our interview with one of the show’s authors, David Bryan, and our review. It continues through Feb. 5.

Music: Hollyfest IV is the latest installment of an annual celebration of music from Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, marking the anniversary of the plane crash …

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It’s time to vote. With the huge response we received to this question, comes a larger than usual number of nominees. You’ll find seven possible choices for best burger in and around Atlanta when you click the vote button on the left. Just pick your favorite among the top nominees.

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