Things to do today, in and around Atlanta

It’s a new year, so do something new today — perhaps try out for a role in a community theater production, or take a slide on the fastest snow hill in North Georgia.

Tryouts for ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Roswell United Methodist Church

A classic dark comedy will be produced by Roswell United Methodist Church, and you can get involved. Acting UP is holding open auditions at 7 p.m. for the play “Arsenic and Old Lace.” This group audition will occur in the Roswell United Methodist Church Worship Arts (Sanctuary building) choir room; free; 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell; 678-871-7766; www.rumcActingUP.webs.com

License to Chill at Snow Island, Lanier Islands

Winter isn’t over yet. Enjoy snow slides, ice skating, fire pits, carnival rides, s’mores and more at License to Chill Snow Island. Times vary. Now through Feb. 24; $24.99; $39.99 all-access pass. Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. www. lanierislands.com.

Rock of Ages at the Fox Theatre

It’s 1987 on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip when a smalltown girl meets a big city rocker. As they fall in love in LA’s most famous rock club, “Rock of Ages” delivers a parade of ’80s hits, from such bands as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister and Whitesnake. 8 p.m.; $30$125; Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St.; www.foxtheatre.org; 404-881-2100.

CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY DANIEL The ‘80s-era musical “Rock of Ages” returns to the Fox Theatre Jan. 3-4 with the music of Whitesnake, Poison, Styx and others.