Hey Neighbor,
This past Saturday, I took my wife and all four of my boys to the 5th Annual Trickum Middle School Car Show — and I'm still smiling about it.
I went with my camera, ready to film for the This Is Gwinnett Show on YouTube. But honestly? I didn't expect it to hit me the way it did. You had teachers, families, local neighbors, car enthusiasts — all different backgrounds, all there for the same reason: to raise money for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
I got to interview three of the car show participants on camera, and all three of them ended up winning a Top 10 prize. That felt like something.
My boys were everywhere — checking out the cars, eating, just being kids in the best way. My wife had a genuinely great time. And then the moment that got me: two people walked up and introduced themselves as newsletter subscribers. Said they'd already seen the interview clips on the YouTube channel. I don't know if I'll ever get used to that feeling.
Gwinnett keeps proving itself to me, week after week.
And this week? It's doing it again. We've got live music, campfire nights, a Relay for Life walk, a brand new Story Walk in Suwanee, and two coffee shops worth the detour.
- Gus.
Let's get into it. 👇
In Today's Post!
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THIS WEEK IN GWINNETT
🎵 LIVE MUSIC / THINGS THAT FEEL GOOD
🎸 Steam Night featuring The Duluth Cluster Band
Thursday, April 23 | Downtown Duluth, GA
If you've never been to a Steam Night in Duluth, this is your sign to change that. The Duluth Cluster Band takes the stage for a live outdoor concert in one of the most charming downtowns in Gwinnett. Bring a chair, grab dinner from one of the local spots on Main Street, and let the music do the rest. These nights have a way of turning into the best Thursday you've had in a while.
🏷️ Great for: Date Night | Family Outings | Seniors
FOR FAMILIES
🔥 S'mores in the Park
Friday, April 24 | Downtown Duluth, GA
Grab the kids and head downtown for one of Duluth's coziest community nights. S'mores in the Park is exactly what it sounds like — a laid-back, family-friendly evening where you roast marshmallows, connect with neighbors, and remember why living here is kind of the best. It's low-key, it's free-spirited, and it's the kind of Friday night that becomes a core memory.
🏷️ Great for: Family Outings | Kids | Seniors
🏕️ S'mores 'N Snores — Overnight Campout
Saturday, April 25 | Downtown Duluth, GA
They're taking the S'mores experience to the next level this weekend. S'mores 'N Snores is an overnight campout experience right in the heart of Duluth — think tents, stars, campfire stories, and waking up in the middle of a city that actually feels like a community. It's a one-of-a-kind Gwinnett experience that your kids (and honestly, you) will talk about for weeks.
🏷️ Great for: Family Outings | Kids
🚶 Story Walk Grand Opening
Sunday, April 26 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Suwanee, GA
Suwanee is opening a brand new Story Walk — a nature trail where the pages of a children's book are spread out along the path, so kids read as they walk. It's one of the most creative ideas I've seen a city pull off, and it's totally free. A perfect Sunday morning or afternoon with the little ones.
Find out more here: suwanee.com
🏷️ Great for: Family Outings | Kids
DATE NIGHT IN GWINNETT
Ready to make a real evening of it? Two restaurants worth every penny this week.
📍 DULUTH
🌟 Luciano's Ristorante Italiano
6555 Sugarloaf Pkwy #309, Duluth, GA 30097 | (770) 255-1727
With nearly 9,000 five-star reviews, Luciano's is one of the most beloved date night spots in all of Gwinnett. A fireplace, a deep wine list, live music on select nights, and a menu full of Italian classics done right — mushroom ravioli, chicken piccata, veal meatballs, cannoli cake. The kind of dinner where the evening stretches long because nobody wants to leave. Reservations recommended.
Hours: Open daily | Closes 10 PM
🏷️ $$ | Great for: Date Night | Anniversaries | Special Occasions
📍 PEACHTREE CORNERS
🥩 H&W Steakhouse
5242 Peachtree Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 | (470) 682-4600
If you want to go all out this week, H&W is the move. A stunning upscale steakhouse with 4.8 stars, live music, and a menu built for big nights — bone-in ribeye with blue cheese butter, Oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque, wagyu beef. Anniversary-worthy from the first bite. Reservations strongly recommended.
Hours: Mon–Thu 5–10 PM | Fri 11:30 AM–11 PM | Sat 4–11 PM | Sun 4–9 PM
🏷️ $$$$ | Great for: Date Night | Special Occasions | Anniversaries
🎶 Friday Night Live at The Forum
Every Friday at Dusk | The Forum Peachtree Corners, 5155 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree Corners | FREE
Every single Friday, The Forum turns its open-air plaza into an outdoor concert stage — and it never gets old. Grab dinner from one of the Forum's restaurants, find a spot on the lawn, and let the evening happen. It's effortless, it's romantic, and it's free. The kind of date night that doesn't require a reservation or a plan — just showing up.
🏷️ Great for: Date Night | Seniors | Family Outings
FREE / GIVING BACK
💛 Relay for Life Gwinnett
Saturday, April 25 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Suwanee, GA
This one matters. Relay for Life is one of the American Cancer Society's biggest fundraising events — and Gwinnett shows up for it every year. Whether you walk in honor of someone, volunteer, or just come out to support, being there means something. The energy at these events is something you can't manufacture. It's real community doing real good.
🏷️ Great for: Family Outings | Seniors | Community
COFFEE SPOTLIGHT
Two shops you probably haven't tried yet — both worth the trip!
📍 SUWANEE
☕ Zoom Coffee Roasters
960 Scales Rd Suite 110, Suwanee, GA 30024 | (678) 765-7565
With a 4.9-star rating and nearly 260 reviews, Zoom Coffee Roasters is one of those rare gems that delivers every single time. Family-owned and deeply community-rooted, they roast their beans on-site and serve them with genuine warmth and care. The avocado toast, egg tarts, and seasonal lattes are regulars in the review section — and the owner is often there herself making sure every visit feels personal. A cozy, slow-down-and-savor kind of spot.
Hours: Tue–Sat 8 AM – 4 PM | Closed Sun–Mon
☕ Warm Waves Coffee Roasters
500 Buford Hwy, Suwanee, GA 30024 | (678) 849-5137
Fun vibe, friendly baristas, and a menu that changes with the seasons — Warm Waves is a 4.8-star local favorite that punches way above its size. Whether you want a cortado, a brown sugar latte, or a matcha with outdoor seating in the spring sun, this one delivers. It's open 7 days a week, which means no excuses not to try it.
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM – 4 PM | Sat–Sun 8 AM – 4 PM
WORTH LOOKING FORWARD TO
🎨 Duluth Chalk Art Festival is coming May 1–2 — mark your calendar now, it sells out fast.
🏇 Duluth Derby Day is May 2 — think Kentucky Derby energy, Duluth style. A fun 21+ afternoon.
🎬 Forum Flicks returns monthly at The Forum Peachtree Corners — outdoor movies on the big screen at dusk. Check theforumpeachtree.com for the next date.
🌿 Suwanee Farmers Market opens back up May 9 — Saturday mornings just got a whole lot better.
🍕 Politan Row at The Forum has rotating food vendors weekly — worth checking their lineup before your next Friday Night Live visit.
🎵 Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Music Foundry (Duluth) runs shows Thu–Sun weekly — intimate live music in one of Gwinnett's best kept secrets.
Before You Go (A word from Gus)
I've been thinking a lot lately about what makes a place feel like home.
It's not the zip code. It's not the square footage. It's moments like pulling up to a campfire with your kids, or watching strangers cheer for someone walking a cancer lap, or discovering a coffee shop that somehow already feels familiar.
That's what Gwinnett keeps giving us — week after week.
I'm grateful to do this with you. See you out there.
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