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Spring 2014
Events
Attractions
Fairs & Festivals
– Blue Ridge –Spring Arts in the Park, May 24 & 25
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Volume 54 Number 1Spring March/April/May 2014
CONTENTSMetro Atlanta Events . . . . . . . . .4-7Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . .8-9Entertainment Venues . . . . . .10-12Memorial Day Weekend Events . .13Theatre Directory . . . . . . . . . .14-15Georgia Events . . . . . . . . . . . .16-28Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30
ON THE COVER
“The Spring Arts in the Park in BlueRidge, pictured on the front cover, will
be held May 24-25 in the downtown city parkof Blue Ridge in the North Georgia Moun -tains. This original painting was done byartist M. Camille Day, and further informa-tion about her is on page 28. The articleabout Arts in the Park in Blue Ridge is onpage 13. Information on other festivals andevents around the State are featured through-out the magazine.
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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activitiesand entertainment in Georgia. Four issues arepublished each year, and the magazines aredistributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, inlocal visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous otheroutlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is$10 per year. Contents are copy righted and may notbe reproduced without permission.
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METRO ATLANTAFood ‘n Fun Festival at Morgan Falls, Sandy Springs
Neighbors from all walks of life will gather for Community Assistance Center’s (CAC) SecondFood ‘n Fun Festival in Sandy Springs onSaturday, May 10, from 10am-2pm. The event,which will be held at Morgan Falls AthleticFields on 450 Morgan Falls Rd., will raiseawareness for CAC and its mission to combathunger in the community.
The event will feature a community-widefood drive, hunger awareness walk, shoppingcart decoration contest, and parade. There willbe games for kids, and activities for little tikes,making it a great day of fun. Teams will com-pete to collect the most food to help stock theCAC Food Pantry for the summer. Adults andkids of all ages can enjoy sports and fitness-
centered events and activities. Other activities will include frisbee golf (presented by Altrusa), acake walk, bouncey houses for children, music, and food.
Admission for adults will be a $10 each donation to CAC (online or at the gate); kids 14 andunder will be admitted free. For information, visit http://ourcac.org/index.php/events/food-n-fun-festival or phone 770- 552-4889.
Gas South Presents the Taste of Sandy SpringsSavor the taste! Enjoy live music on Saturday, May 3, from noon to 7:00pm while enjoying
delicious samples from dozens of Sandy Springsrestaurants. Admission to the event will be free, andTasting Tickets will be $1.00 each.
To work up an appetite before the tasting event, trythe 20, 40, or 60 mile Sandy Springs Challenge bikeride through the metro Atlanta area. Register online atsandyspringschallenge.org. The Ride begins at 9am,and early registration is $25. After April 15 registrationwill be $30. A t-shirt and lunch will be provided to allriders. All proceeds will benefit the Sandy SpringsPolice Benevolent Fund, so be sure to go out and support the Fire and Police Departments. Foradditional information, e-mail Dianne Fries at [email protected].
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All Spring EventsOngoing – Anne Frank in the World Exhibit,
Parkside Shopping Ctr., Sandy Springs. 770-206-1558.Thru Apr. 2 – Wit in Wood – Folk Art of
Moses Robinson, Heritage Sandy SpringsMuseum. 404-851-9111.
Thru Apr. 6 – Atlanta Fair, Turner Field. 404-913-3247.
Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1 – First Thursday ArtWalk, Dntn. Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.
Mar. 7-May 30 – Martinis & IMAX,Fernbank, Fridays, 6:30-11pm. 404-929-6300.
Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10 –Turtle Tours, HeritageSandy Springs Museum, 11am. 404-851-9111.
Mar. 29, Apr. 5-12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17,24-31 – Lasershow, Stone Mt. Park. 770-498-5690.
Apr. 3-24 – Jazz Nights, Scottish Rite,Decatur, Thursdays, 7-9pm. 404-270-0888.
Apr. 5-12 – Spring Fun Break, StoneMountain Park. 770-498-5690.
Apr. 17, May 15 – Alive After Five, RoswellHistoric District. 770-640-3253.
Apr. 19-June 8 – Georgia RenaissanceFestival, Fairburn, Sat. & Sun. 770-964-8575.
May 3-31 – Concerts on Decatur Square,Saturdays, 7-9:30pm. 404-371-8386.
May 7-28 – Blue Sky Concerts, DecaturBand stand, Wednesdays, 12-1pm. 404-371-8386.
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METRO ATLANTASoutheastern Railway Museum in Duluth
Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum has over 90 pieces of retired railway rollingstock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, rail-way post office car, wooden freight cars, baggagecars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment.The museum is also home to buses from MARTA’shistoric fleet and predecessor systems, vintage cabsand firefighting equipment, and more.
Caboose Days on April 5-6 will offer temporarycaboose tattoos, a caboose hunt, food, a kids’ craftcorner, and a caboose slide show. National Train Dayon May 10 will mark 145 years of coast to coast serv-ice by rail. Boy Scout Merit Badge Day will be April19, and National Armed Forces Day will be May 17. The Locomotive Celebration on June 7-8will include temporary caboose tattoos, locomotive hunt, refreshments, and a kids’ craft corner.
Located at 3595 Buford Hwy. in Duluth, the Museum follows a seasonal schedule; days andhours of operation are available on the website. With ad on page 6 one free train or park trainride with each paid admission. For information, visit www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.orgor phone 770-476-2013.
March6-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.7 – Winter Star Gazing, Sandy Springs
Morgan Falls Park, 7:30pm. 770-730-5600.7-16 – College Park Restaurant Week. 404-
888-9348.8-16 – Great American Cover-Up Quilt
Show, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731.8-23 – Phoenix Flies – Citywide Celebra -
tion of Living Landmarks. 404-688-3353.9 – Best of Broadway, Breman Jewish
Museum, 3pm. 678-222-3700.14 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Music of
Ireland, Roswell UMC. 770-594-7974.15 – 132nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Downtown, noon. 678-754-5834.15-16 – Six Flags Over Georgia Opening
Weekend. 770-948-9290.20-29 – Atlanta Jewish Music Festival,
various locations. 312-291-9024.21 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art,
5-10pm. 404-733-high.28-29 – Tossed Out Treasures, 6700 Roswell
Road, Sandy Springs, 10am-6pm. 404-396-1054.28-Apr. 6 – Atlanta Film Festival, Midtown.
404-352-4425.29 – Great British Car Fayre, Downtown
Alpharetta 678-297-2811.29-30 – Stone Mountain Village Bluegrass
Festival & Artists Market. 770-822-5450.
April3 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park,
12-1pm. 404-223-4412.4-5 – Purina Dog Challenge, Centennial
Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.
5-6 – Caboose Days, Southeastern RailwayMuseum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
5-6 – Festival on Ponce, Parks on Ponce deLeon Avenue. 404-845-0793.
5-6 – Acworth Art Festival. 800-451-3480.10-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
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The City of SmyrnaSpring
JonquilFestivalApril 26& 27Saturday, 10-6 & Sunday, 12-5
• Arts & Crafts Festivalwith over 175 booths
• Food• Live Entertainment• Children’s Area • Puppet Show
and the Jonquil City JogApril 26th
5K Run/Walk begins 8 a.m., Saturday770-434-6600
www.smyrnacity.com
METRO ATLANTASmyrna Spring Jonquil Festival
The Spring Jonquil Festival will be held April 26-27 in downtown Smyrna on the Village Green next toMarket Village and will feature over 175 handmadearts and crafts booths, festival foods, and children’sactivities. There will be live music and puppet showsas well as local entertainment on the stage in front ofthe library. A Crawfish Boil will be held in MarketVillage on Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a variety of fine arts in the FeaturedArtists’ Market. Other artisans from all over the S.E. will be selling handmade crafts, clothing, furniture, jewelry, and more. There will be festival foods; a children’s area with inflatables, puppets,sand art, and other activities; and entertainment featuring acoustic music throughout the event.Performing will be J. Scott Thompson.
The Jonquil City Jog, a 5K Run/Walk, will be Saturday at 8am at City Hall. There will be a TotTrot, Fun Run, and Fitness Walk. Registration is at 7am. Register at www.active.com.
Festival hours will be Saturday 10-6 and Sunday noon-5. Admission will be free. Take I-75 toExit 260; go west 3 miles; turn left onto Atlanta Road; festival will be one mile on right. For moreinformation, call 770-434-6600 or visit www.SmyrnaCity.com.
Snellville Days FestivalThe City of Snellville will be celebrating 41 years of the
annual Snellville Days Festival on Saturday, May 3, from10am-6pm and Sunday, May 4, from noon-5pm. Admissionand parking will be free.
The festivities will kick off with a parade starting atWisteria Village on Saturday, May 3, at 10am. Afterwards,head to T. W. Briscoe Park where there will be two days offun for the entire family. This year will bring over 200
vendors with plenty of food, arts, and crafts. The kid’s field will be packed with rides and games.There will be continuous free live entertainment including Soul Purpose on Sunday. Wildlife
Wendy and her Tropical Birds and the King BMX Stunt Show will be performing both days.Snellville Days Festival was voted the Best of Gwinnett in 2012.
For more information, visit www.snellvilledays.com or phone 770-985-3535.
April11-13 – Atlanta Dogwood Festival,
Piedmont Park. 404-876-4024.12 – Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt & Movie by
Moonlight, Tolleson Pk., Smyrna. 678-631-5541.12 – Art on the Chattahoochee, Jones
Bridge Park, Norcross. 678-277-0920.12-13 – Big Shanty Festival, Downtown
Kennesaw. 770-424-8274.27 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Hear the
Future, Roswell UMC. 770-594-7974.18-20 – Sweetwater 420 Festival, Cen ten -
nial Olympic Park. 404-643-1233.
20 – Easter Sunrise Service, Stone MountainPark. 770-498-5690.
25-27 – Inman Park Festival & Tour ofHomes. 404-577-4212.
26 – Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Fest.404-851-9111.
26 – Taste of East Point, Downtown. 404-270-7059.
26-27 – Spring Jonquil Festival, VillageGreen, Smyrna. 770-434-6600.
26-27 – Alpharetta Arts StreetFest,Downtown. 678-297-6000.
27 – Taste of Marietta. 800-835-0445.
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METRO ATLANTAScott Antique Market in Atlanta
The Scott Antique Market at the Atlanta Expo Centers, the world’s largest monthly indoorantique show, features two buildings stocked full of pretty much every antique imaginable. With366,000 square feet to explore, and over 3,500 booths, plus outdoor shopping and even a court-yard of merchandise, it’s almost impossible to leave without finding exactly what you’re lookingfor, according to the show’s organizers. All things antique wind up at the Scott Antique Market –antique furniture, vintage hardware, rare art, stunning glassware, heirloom silver, incredible jewelry, and so much more.
The Scott Antique Market, described as “America’sfavorite treasure hunt,” always takes place the secondweekend of every month at the Atlanta Expo Centerswhich straddle I-285 at Exit 55. Parking is free; admission is only $5; and a complimentary shuttlegoes between both buildings. Show hours areThursdays 12:45-6pm, Fridays & Saturdays 9am-6pm,and Sundays 10am-4pm.
Upcoming shows will be Mar. 6-9, Apr. 10-13, andMay 8-11. For a complete list of show dates and moreinformation on Scott Antique Markets, visit www.scottantiquemarket.com or call 740-569-2800.
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May2-4 – Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour &
Artist Market. 404-525-tour.3 – Taste of Sandy Springs, 12-7pm. 866-
511-7742.3 – Taste of East Cobb, Marietta. 678-303-
2622.3-4 – Snellville Days Festival, Briscoe Park.
770-985-3535.3-4 – May-Retta Daze Arts & Crafts
Festival. 770-794-5601.4 – Fiesta Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park.
404-223-4412.7 – Wednesday WindDown, Centennial
Olympic Park, 5:30-8pm. 404-223-4412.8 – Taste of Alpharetta, Downtown, 5-10pm.
678-297-6000.8-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.9-10 – Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival,
Acworth. 404-694-2208.9-11 –Sweet Auburn Springfest. 404-681-4667.10 – National Train Day, Southeastern
Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.10 – Food & Fun Festival, Morgan Falls Ath let -
ic Fields, Sandy Springs, 10am-2pm. 770-552-4889.10 – Decatur Green Fest, Square, 3pm. 404-
370-4100.10-11 – Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts
Festival. 404-873-1222.10-11 – Colors Festival of Arts, Historic
Roswell Square. 770-640-3253.10-11 – Dunwoody Arts Festival,
Dunwoody Farmhouse. 678-244-9800.10-11 – Barefoot in the Park, Duluth
Festival Center. 678-677-0172.14 – Michael O’Neal Singers/In Praise of
Music, Roswell UMC. 770-594-7974.16-18 – Marietta Greek Festival, Holy Trans -
figuration Greek Orthodox Church. 770-924-8080.
16-26 – Yaarab Shrine Circus & Carnival,Miller Park, Marietta. 770-528-8875.
24 – Styx, Foreigner, Don Felder, VerizonWireless Amphitheatre, 404-733-5010.
24-25 – Alpharetta Art in the Park, OldMilton Park. 678-297-2811.
29-June 1 – Atlanta Food and Wine Festival,Loews Atlanta Hotel. 404-474-7330.
41st Annual
SNELLVILLEDAYS
FESTIVALTwo Days of Fun
for the Whole FamilyMAY 3 & 4Sat., 10am to 6pm & Sun., 12pm to 5pm
Kick-off Annual ParadeMay 3, 10 am
Wisteria Village
BRISCOE PARK• FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
• FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
• 200 Vendors • Food • Large Kids Area• Continuous Live Entertainment
“Wildlife Wendy & Her Tropical Birds”“King BMX Stunt Show”“Soul Purpose” on Sunday
www.snellvilledays.com770-985-3535
Garden and Nature EventsTour of Hidden Gardens in SavannahSpring will put on its best show during the 39th Annual NOGS
Tour of Hidden Gardens which will be held in Savannah on April 25-26. Discover the secrets of eight private gardens located under amajestic canopy of century old oak trees. The gardens are selectedeach year for excellence of design, historic interest, architectural features, and overall beauty. The gates will be opened from 10am to4pm during the tour.
A Southern Tea will also be included with the tour. The tea will beheld at the historic Green Meldrim House from 2pm-4pm.Participants will be able to enjoy the gardens, porches, and the parlors of the Gothic Revival house.
For information, visit www.gardenclubofsavannah.org or friendthem on Facebook.
Ongoing EventsMarch and April – Atlanta Blooms! with
Tulips and Daffodils, Atlanta Botanical Garden.Thru Apr. 13 – Exotic Tropicals, Art Gallery
Exhibition; and Orchid Daze in the OrchidCenter. Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Mar. 1-2, Apr. 5-6 – Orchid MarketWeekends, Atlanta Botanical Garden.
March1 – Planting & Pruning Ornamentals, Hills
& Dales Estate, 10am.1-Apr. 30 – Azalea Season, Callaway
Gardens, Pine Mountain. 800-callaway.1-31 – Festival of Camellias, Massee Lane
Gardens.7-9 – Atlanta Orchid Society Show, Atlanta
Botanical Garden.8 – Blueberries and Blackberries, Hills &
Dales Estate, 10am.8 – Daffodil Show, Chatt. Nature Center.
15 – Abreanne’s Fashion Show Luncheon,Massee Lane Gardens.
15 – Intro to Nature’s Pharmacy, AtlantaBotanical Garden.
15 – Birds of Prey Show, Reed Bingham StatePark, Adele, 3pm. 229-896-3551.
20 – Green Cleaning Class, White Hills HerbFarm, Dearing. 706-595-5081.
22 – Growing Roses, Atl. Bot. Garden, 10am.22 – Owl Prowl & Night Sounds Hike, Hard
Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge. 706-557-3001.22 – Build a Bat House, Hills & Dales Estate,
10am.22 – Make a Gourd-eous Birdhouse, Smith -
gall Woods, 10am.27-30 – Plant Fair and Sale, Callaway
Gardens, Pine Mountain. 800-callaway.28 – Homeschool Day, Atlanta Bot. Garden.29 – Azalea Workshop, Callaway Gardens,
9:30am-12:30pm.29 – Farm Day, Chattahoochee Nature Ctr.
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Reynolds16thAnnual
Sweet 16Sweet 16
Friday Evening, April 25An evening in the Julian Knight Park with dinner
and Gospel music by One AccordSpecial musical performance by Fountain City Brass
Saturday, April 265K Run •Children’s Parade •Grand Parade
Arts & Crafts •Car & Truck Show •Photography ShowLawn Mower Races •Berry Blast Softball Tournament
Cook-Off •Entertainment •Farmers’ MarketCarnival Rides •Old Book Sale (by Reynolds Womans Club)Free Admission & Parking • Family Oriented
Handicap Accessible
Info message 478-847-5301www.ga-strawberry.org
Georgia PeachFestival
June 7BYRON&June 14FORT VALLEY
HOME OF THE WORLD’S LARGESTPEACH COBBLER
www.GaPeachFestival.com478-825-4002
Garden and Nature EventsSpring Home and Garden Show in Perry
Join the Master Gardeners of Central Georgia at their annual Spring Home and GardenShow on Saturday, April 5th, and Sunday, April 6th, at the McGill Building, Georgia NationalFairground & Agricenter in Perry. The show will feature home landscape and gardening demon-strations; “Ask the Master Gardener” staffed by knowledgeable Master Gardener Extension volunteers; S.E. vendors offering a wide variety of plants,garden accessories, home and garden services, andhome décor items; an art show and sale by Georgiaartist Butler Brown; and free supervised educationalactivities for children while parents shop.
Show hours will be Saturday, April 5th, from 9am-6pm and Sunday, April 6th, from 10am-5pm.Admission will be $5 with children under 12 free. Forinformation, visit www.mgcg.org or call 478-988-8344.
From I-75 take Exit 135 East; parking will be free andnear the entrance to the McGill Building.
The Spring Home & Garden Show is sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Central GA andthe UGA Cooperative Extension. Proceeds help fund Jr. Master Gardener programs in publicschools, educational programs for home owners, community projects in Middle GA, and theMacon Museum of Arts & Sciences Native Plant Garden.
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April1 – Wild Cave Tour, Cloudland Canyon State
Park, Rising Fawn. 706-913-7170.3-4 – Randall Bramblett/Jordan Tombs
Concert, State Botanical Garden, 6pm.5 – Plant Sale, State Botanical Garden.5 – Wildflower Workshop, Callaway
Gardens, 10am-1:30pm.5-6 – Spring Home and Gardens Show,
Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. 478-988-8344.12 – Vegetable Gardening with Expert,
Callaway Gardens, 9:30am-12:30pm.12-13 – Chattahoochee Herb Society Plant
Sale, Atlanta Botanical Garden.15 – Spring Dinner Party, Atlanta Botanical
Garden, 6:30pm.24 – Container Gardening, Atlanta Botanical
Garden, 6:30pm.25-26 – Tour of Hidden Gardens in
Savannah. www.gardenclubofsavannah.org.27 – Canning Workshop, Atlanta Botanical
Garden, 1-5pm.
May3 – Flower Arranging from the Garden,
Callaway Gardens, 9:30am-12:30pm.6 – Sapelo Birding Adventure, Darien. 912-
437-3224.10 – Astronomy Night Time Paddle, Hard
Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge., 706-557-3001.10 – Bird Walk, Tugaloo State Park, Lavonia.
706-356-4362.10 – Gardening for Butterflies; Mother’s
Day Hanging Baskets Workshop, CallawayGardens, 9:30am-12:30pm.
10 – Garden Club of Ellijay Plant Sale, LionsClub Pavilion, Downtown. 706-636-1312.
10-11 – Mommies & Poppies at SunflowerFarm, Rutledge. 706-557-2870.
25th ANNUAL CHEROKEE COUNTY
May 10-11Boling Park • CantonSAT. 11AM-7PM & SUN. 11AM-6PM
770-735-6275 • www.rthunder.com
May 10-11
24 – Succulent Wreaths, Hills & DalesEstate, 10am.
24,31 – Fabulous Fridays & Summer MusicSeries, Callaway Gardens, 4-9pm.
Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia• Ashantilly Center, Darien . . . . . . . . . . . .912-437-4473• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460• Barrington Hall, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . .770-640-3855• Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055• Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400• Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . . .770-535-1976• Flint RiverQuarium, Albany . . . . . . . . . .229-639-2650• GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149• Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358• Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980• Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244• Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917
Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaCALLANWOLDE
Atlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.orgMar. 17 Free Tour of EstateMar. 30 Callanwolde Concert BandApr. 4 Acoustics in the AmphitheaterApr. 19 EggstravaganzaMay 2 Spring Pottery Sale
CENTRE FOR PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTSNewnan, 770-254-2787, www.thecentreonline.net
Mar. 14 Driving Miss DaisyApr. 3 The Doo-Wah RidersApr. 4 Fancy Nancy the MusicalApr. 27 Lion, Witch, & WardrobeCLASSIC CENTER
Athens, 800-918-6393, www.classiccenter.comMar. 5-6 StompMar. 18 Women of IrelandMar. 23 Athens Symphony ConcertMar. 30 Dancing with the Athens StarsApr. 10 Tedeschi Trucks BandApr. 13 Amos LeeApr. 30 The Addams FamilyMay 2-3 Athens Symphony PopsCOBB CIVIC CENTER
Marietta, 770-528-8450, www.prca.cobbcountyga.govMar. 8-9 Eastman Gun ShowMar. 21-22 Children’s Consignment SaleMar. 29 Collectors Doll Show & SaleApr. 5-6 R.K. Gun ShowApr. 25-26 Antique Gun & Int’l. Military ShowMay 9-11 Gem & Mineral ShowCOBB ENERGY CENTRE
Atlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.comMar. 8,11,14,16 Atlanta Opera: FaustMar. 21-23 Atlanta Ballet:
Modern Choreographic VoicesMar. 24 Ten TenorsApr. 2 Jesse CookApr. 11-13 Atlanta Ballet: HamletApr. 26,29,May 2,4 Atlanta Opera: The Barber of SevilleMay 8 Brit Floyd Discovery TourMay 9 George BensonMay 10 Megan HiltyMay 16-18 Atlanta Ballet: Mayhem
COBB GALLERIA CENTREAtlanta, 770-955-8000, www.cobbgalleria.com
Mar. 14-16 American Craft CouncilMar. 15-16 Model Train ShowMar. 21-23 Alanta Home Show
COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org
Mar. 20-23 Disney on Ice: Princesses & HeroesApr. 4 Gala of the Royal HorsesMay 14 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing
FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTSAtlanta, 404-894-9600, www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu
Mar. 7 Alfredo Rodriguez TrioMar. 17 Banff Mountain Film FestivalApr. 5 PilobolusApr. 12 Guitarist Earl Klugh
FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
Mar. 4-9 OnceMar. 14 Aziz AnsariMar. 15 Chelsea HandlerMar. 20 Ellie GouldingMar. 21 The Moody BluesMar. 22 Crosby, Stills, & NashMar. 29 Scooby-Doo Live!Apr. 10-27 Lion KingMay 1-4 American IdiotMay 10 Mike EppsMay 17 Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home CompanionMay 23 Eddie Izzard
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AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD Atlanta404-627-9704, www.lakewoodamphitheatre.org
Apr. 10 Country MegaticketApr. 11 Lady Antebellum, Kip Moore, Kacey MusgravesMay 2 Arcade FireMay 17 Jason Aldean, FL-GA Line, Tyler FarrMay 24 Dave Matthews BandMay 30 Journey & Steve Miller Band
ANDERSON THEATREMarietta, 770-528-8490, prca.cobbcountyga.gov
Mar. 15 B. J. ThomasMar. 29 Jim StaffordApr. 4-20 AnnieApr. 27 Lennon Sisters
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER404-658-7159, www.atlantaciviccenter.com
Mar. 22 Top Shelf Comedy TourApr. 25 David & Tamela MannApr. 26 All-Alumni Step ShowMay 10 Jaheim & FantasiaMay 18 Sonu Nigam
AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX706-722-3521,www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
Mar. 6 Cirque de la SymphonieMar. 11 Disney’s Beauty & the BeastMar. 13 ForeignerMar. 18-19 Shen YunMar. 21 Zac Brown BandMar. 29 Charlie Wilson & FantasiaMar. 30 Scooby-Doo Live!Apr. 18 Green Days’ American IdiotApr. 29 StompMay 13 Midtown MenMay 18 Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Union StationMay 29 Hunter Hayes
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Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaRIALTO CENTER
Atlanta, 404-413-9tix, www.rialtocenter.orgMar. 8 Max Raabe & Palast OrchestraMar. 29 Bela Fleck & Abigail WashburnApr. 5 Wayne Shorter (jazz)Apr. 11-13 The CrucibleApr. 17 Joey DeFrancesco (jazz)Apr. 26 Trey McIntyre Project (dance)
RIVERCENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSColumbus, 706-256-3612, www.rivercenter.org
Mar. 15-16 Beauty & the BeastMar. 22 Khashimov Plays Tchaikovsky (CSU)Mar. 27 Alisa Weilerstein & Inon BarnatanApr. 18 Million Dollar QuartetApr. 26 Cashore MarionettesMay 10 Beethoven & Sibelius (CSU)May 31 Music of Jerome Kern
ROCK RANCHThe Rock, 706-647-6374, www.therockranch.com
Apr. 26 Strawberry FestivalMay 3,10 Spring Days
ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com
Mar. 20-22 Coppelia (ballet)Mar. 28-29 Atlanta Dance TheatreMay 10 Spencer Day
SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE CENTER706-878-3300, www.snca.org
Mar. 8 von Grey ConcertMar. 29 Reluctant Dragon Puppet ShowApr. 26-27 Shubert Alley in the ValleyMay 9-11 Stone SoupMay 17-18 Community Chorale Concerts
FREDERICK BROWN AMPHITHEATERPeachtree City, 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org
May 10 Lisa Kelly-Voice of IrelandMay 18 Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIRGROUNDS Hiawassee706-896-4191, www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Apr. 12 Charley PrideApr. 26 Bankers HoursMay 17 Mountain Eggfest
GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDSPerry, 478-988-8000, www.perryga.com
Apr. 5-6 Home & Garden ShowMay 2-4 Koi Society Show/SaleMay 3-4 Eastman Gun Show
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTERAtlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com
Mar. 21-22 Health & Fitness ExpoMar. 26-30 Atlanta Int’l. Auto ShowMay 31-June 1 Comic Con
GRAND OPERA HOUSEMacon, 478-301-5460, www.thegrandmacon.com
Mar. 12-13 Disney’s Beauty & the BeastMar. 19 Women of IrelandMar. 29 Ten Tenors on BroadwayApr. 26 American Stars in Concert
GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
Mar. 7-9 Boat ShowMar. 7-9 Rapunzel (ballet)Mar. 14-16 Peter Pan (ballet)Mar. 29-30 Cinderella (ballet)Apr. 26 Ludwig Symphony OrchestraApr. 26-27 Nuclear CowboyzMay 14-18 Disney on Ice: 100 Years of MagicMay 16-18 Coppelia (ballet)
IMPERIAL THEATREAugusta, 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com
Apr. 5 Hansel & GretelMay 9-11 The Wizard of Oz (Augusta Players)
LAKE LANIER ISLANDS RESORTBuford, 770-945-8787, www.lakelanierislands.com
Mar. 15 HaywireApr. 12 Banks & ShaneMay 17 Excite!
LUCAS THEATRESavannah, 912-525-5050, www.lucastheatre.com
Apr. 2 Banff Mountain Film FestivalMay 14 Into the Woods
MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATERMableton, 770-819-7765
Apr. 11-13 Honk
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER Norcross770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com
Mar. 7-9 Woodworking ShowApr. 5-6, May 17-18 Eastman Gun ShowApr. 26-27 Exotic Bird Fair
PHILIPS ARENAAtlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com
Mar. 22 George StraitMar. 25 Miley CyrusMay 6 Lady GagaMay 12 Cher
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
Mar. 13-15 DonMar. 21-23 Nick GriffinMar. 28-29 Loni Love-Chelsea LatelyApr. 3-6 Tom RhodesApr. 11-13 Maz JobraniMay 2-4 Craig Showmaker-The LovemasterMay 9-10 Josh Wolf
Saturday, April 12, 2014Cleveland, GA
8-10am Breakfast(Reservations Required 706-865-2171)
11am Easter Parade in Downtown Cleveland2pm Egg Hunt with 28,000 eggs3pm Cabbage Patch Kids
Easter Bonnet Contest9am-5pm Arts, Crafts & Children’s Activities
All at Babyland General Hospital300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland, GA
706-865-5356www.cabbagepatchkids.com
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SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com
Mar. 7 The Band PerryMar. 20-21 The Avett BrothersMar. 27 Gabriel IglesiasMar. 28 Vince GillApr. 4 Charlie WilsonApr. 8 Amos Lee
SCHWARTZ CENTERAtlanta, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu
Mar. 15 Atlanta Master ChoraleMar. 28 Pianist Inon Barnatan,
Cellist Alisa WeilersteinApr. 4 Voices & HarpsApr. 10,24 Jazz on the GreenApr. 16-17 Carl Orff’s Carmina BuranaMay 3 Jazz Meets ClassicsMay 17 Atlanta Master Chorale
STRAND THEATREMarietta, 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org
Mar. 7-16 The Pickup Truck RevueApr. 19 Journey Tribute BandMay 10 GSO Jazz
Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaSPIVEY HALL
Morrow, 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.orgMar. 9 Pianist Emanuel AxMar. 14 Pianist Leif Ove AndsnesMar. 15 Guitarist Manuel BarruecoMar. 16 Bach St. Matthew PassionMar. 23 Tara ErraughtMar. 22 Organist Nathan LubeApr. 5 Guitarist David RussellApr. 13 Pavel Haas QuartetApr. 26 Pianist Rafal Blechacz
THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS229-226-0588, www.thomasvillearts.org
Mar. 20 New York Chamber SoloistsApr. 3 Diane SchurrApr. 26 Due South Art, Food, Music
THOMASVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM229-227-4050 or 866-577-3600
Mar. 14 Joe Mullins & Radio RamblersMay 30-31 S. Ga. Ballet: Wizard of Oz
TRUSTEES THEATERSavannah, 912-525-5050, trusteestheater.com
Mar. 3 Band of HorsesMar. 22 Punch BrothersMar. 29 Piano ShowdownApr. 5 Branford Marsalis
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTERAthens, 888-289-8497, www.uga.edu/pac
Mar. 5-6 StompMar. 19 Celtic NightsMar. 26 Chamber Orchestra of KremlinApr. 1 Violinist Benjamin BeilmanApr. 3 Violinist Lara St. John/
Pablo Ziegler Tango QuartetApr. 6 Branford Marsalis
WILD ADVENTURESValdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.net
Mar. 29 Roots & BootsApr. 5 Jars of Clay, RED, KutlessApr. 12 Philip PhillipsMay 3 R5, Fifth HarmonyMay 10 Kellie PicklerMay 17 LecraeMay 24 REO SpeedwagonMay 31 Daughtry
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Old-Time Craft DemonstrationsAntique Tractors • Lawn Mower Races
Classic Car Show • Quilt Exhibit
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gajugfestival.com • 478-836-382520 miles west of Macon
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS
Arts in the Park in Blue RidgeThe 38th Annual Arts in the Park Festival in Blue Ridge on May 24-25 will feature over 185
booths of juried fine art and handmade crafts, artists’ demonstrations, and a great variety offood. Some of the finest artists in the Southeast will be exhibiting paintings, photography, jewelry,glass, pottery, woodworking, sculpture, folk art,basketry, and metal work. Inside of The ArtCenter, home to the Blue Ridge Mountains ArtsAssociation, there will be several beautifulexhibits on display including the SouthernAppalachian Artist’s Guild “Celebration ofArtisans” Member Show and artwork by Artist-In-Residence Marilyn Williamson. Visitors cantake a tour of the Summit Studio artists CandyDay and Lucas Garnto.
The festival will be held under the oaks in thebeautiful City Park in historic Downtown BlueRidge in the North Georgia Mountains. Hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.Admission will be $5 with children under 12 admitted free.
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, producer of the festival, boasts 600+ artistmembers and is housed in the historic County Courthouse. Located only 90 minutes north ofAtlanta, Blue Ridge offers shops, galleries, restaurants, a community theater, Scenic Railway,Drive-In Theater, and national forests with a variety of outdoor activities.
For more information, e-mail [email protected], visit www.blueridgearts.net, orphone 706-632-2144.
For area information, visit www.blueridgemountains.com or call 706-632-5680.
MAY17 – BLAIRSVILLE – Armed Forces Day,
Downtown, 11am. 706-745-5493.23-24 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Memorial Day
Weekend Festival, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.24 – BLAIRSVILLE – Memorial Day Parade,
Downtown, 11am. 706-745-6341.24 – HELEN – Pig Out Barbecue, Firefighter
Fundraiser, 12-5pm. 706-878-9349.24 – HELEN – Bavarianfest, Festhalle, 6-
11pm. 706-878-1908.24 – LAVONIA – Georgia Highlanders
Concert, Tugaloo St. Pk., 8pm. 706-356-4362.24 – RUTLEDGE – Country Fair, Downtown.
706-474-2290.24-25 – ALPHARETTA – Art in the Park, Old
Milton Park. 678-297-2811.24-25 – LUMPKIN – 1836 Creek Wars,
West ville Village. 888-733-1850.24-25 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique
Show, Postell Park. 912-267-7822.
24-26 – SAVANNAH – War of Jenkins’ Ear,Wormsloe Historic Site. 912-353-3023.
24-26 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –Memorial Day Weekend. 770-498-5690.
25 – AUGUSTA – Choral Society: Sounds ofFreedom, Sacred Heart. 706-826-4713.
25 – JASPER – Marble Valley CommunityChoir Concert. 706-692-1164.
25-26 – RICHMOND HILL – Memorial Dayat Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339
26 – BYRON – Memorial Day, City Hall,11am, 478-956-2409.
26 – MANCHESTER – Memorial Day Pro -gram, The Old Mill, 11am. 706-977-9004.
26 – MARIETTA – Memorial Day Ceremony,Noon. 678-303-2622.
26 – ROSWELL – Roswell RemembersMemorial Day, City Hall. 770-640-3253.
26 – SMYRNA – Memorial Day Ceremony,Veterans Memorial, 9:30am. 770-434-6600.
26 – WARM SPRINGS – Memorial DayCelebration. 800-337-1927.
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Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter • PerryI-75 @ Exit 135 • 478-988-8344 • www.mgcg.org
Landscaping info, trees, and plants • Ask A Master Gardener • PlantsGarden Accessories • Home Décor • Free Children’s Activities • Free Parking
Master Gardeners of Central GeorgiaUGA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION APRIL 5
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ACTOR’S EXPRESSAtlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com
Mar. 19-Apr. 20 Maple & VineMay 14-June 15 End of the Rainbow
ACT 3 PRODUCTIONSSandy Springs, 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org
Mar. 21-22 Disney’s Jungle Book-KIDSApr. 10-May 3 9 to 5
AGATHA’SAtlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com
Thru Apr. 23 Murder at Deadton AbbeyApr. 24-July 30 Throne of Games;
Fire & Ice Makes Water
ALLIANCE THEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org
Thru Mar. 9 Shrek the MusicalMar. 7-30 The Tall GirlsApr. 2-May 4 Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life
ART PLACEMarietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us
Mar. 20-22 Boeing, Boeing
ART STATIONStone Mountain, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org
Thru Mar. 9 Making God LaughApr. 24-27 Southern Ghosts
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org
Apr. 4-13 Oklahoma!
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREMarietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Apr. 4-20 Annie
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org
Mar. 6-7 We’ll Always Have ParisMar. 13,15,16 Dance with Dynamic DuoMar. 14 Trumpeter Chris BottiMar. 20-21 Five Angels World PremiereMar. 27 David GarrettMar. 28-29 Tribute to Marvin HamlischMar. 30 Sounds of SymphonyMar. 31 Steve HackettApr. 2 Cellist Yo Yo MaApr. 5-6 Brhams–A CollectionApr. 10,11,13 MetamorphosisApr. 24, 26 Britten’s War RequiemApr. 27 Boz ScaggsMay 9, 10 Rock TenorsMay 15,16,17 Violinist Leonidas KavakosMay 22, 24 Voice of the PeopleMay 23 Ben FoldsMay 29-31 Violinist Joshua Bell
AUGUSTA PLAYERS706-826-4704, www.augustaplayers.org
May 9-11 The Wizard of Oz
AURORA THEATRELawrenceville, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com
Mar. 13-Apr. 6 Unauthorized Autobiography ofSamantha Brown
May 1-25 Don’t Dress for Dinner
BACK LOT PLAYERS Forsyth478-994-0443, www.thebacklotplayers.org
Apr. 4-13 Gypsy
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER706,632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com
Apr. 10-27 Beached WailsMay 15-31 Cactus Flower
BRUNSWICK ACTORS GUILD912-262-0628. www.artdowntowngallery209.com
Apr. 5-27 Skin Deep
CALHOUN LITTLE THEATRE706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com
Thru Mar. 9 The Hallelujah GirlsMay 9-17 Little Theatre Production
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTSAtlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org
Thru Mar. 23 Weather Rocks!Mar. 25-Apr. 6 1001 NightsApr. 10-May 25 Charlotte’s Web
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com
Apr. 18-May 25 Sand Pies & Scissorlegs
ELBERT THEATREElberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org
Mar. 14-23 Barefoot in the ParkApr. 11-1 The AristoCats Kids
FORT GORDON PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com
Mar. 1, 14, 15 Lend Me a TenorMar. 7-22 FolliesMay 2-17 Never Too Late
GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE678-717-3624, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org
Apr. 8-19 Sense & Sensibility
GEM THEATRECalhoun, 706-625-3132, www.calhoungem.org
Mar. 14-15 Dancing with the Stars/CalhounApr. 4 Country Singer Suzy Bogguss
GRAND THEATRECartersville, 770-386-7343, www.thegrandtheatre.org
Mar. 8 The Bard & the BalladeerMar. 23 DSB/Journey TributeApr. 26 Steve Wariner
HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATREClarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org
Apr. 18-27 Twelve Angry Men
HENRY PLAYERSMcDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com
Apr. 10-13 Legally Blonde
HISTORIC RITZ THEATERBrunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org
Mar. 13-16 Georgia Elvis FestivalMar. 22 Neos Dance TheatreApr. 18-26 On the Verge
HOLLY THEATERDahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com
Mar. 15 Emerald Rose ConcertApr. 11 Fire & Rain Band/James Taylor ExperienceApr. 12 Alter Eagles/Eagles Tribute ShowApr. 25-May 11 Smoke on the MountainMay 17 Johnny Cash Now
ISLAND PLAYERSSt. Simons Island, 912-638-0338, theislandplayers.com
Mar. 7-23 BusybodyMay 9-25 Godspell
LEGACY THEATRETyrone, 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org
Apr. 18-May 11 Chicago
MACON LITTLE THEATRE478-471-play, www.maconlittletheatre.org
Mar. 21-30 The All Night StrutMay 9-18 Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
MAIN STREET PLAYERSGriffin, 770-229-9916, www.mainstreetplayers.org
Mar. 14-24 Cotton Patch GospelMay 16-26 The Hallelujah Girls
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Tales from the Altamaha 2014 in LyonsListen… can you hear it? The rustle of the wind in the trees, birds chirping in flight, and the
waters of the Altamaha? It’s calling, calling…and once again you will have the opportunity to betransported back to a time when Southern traditions were just beingforged. This award-winning Georgia folk-like play is drawn from the writingsof Colonel T. Ross Sharpe, a local attorney born and raised on theAltamaha River, who wrote a series of essays in the local newspaper dur-ing the 1950’s and 60’s about the regional settlers of the area around theriver. Since 2005, Tales from the Altamaha has entertained audiences fromall over the southeast with a different selection of Colonel Ross’ storiesinterwoven with bluegrass music performed by the River Rat Review Band.
Tales from the Altamaha 2014 takes the stage for its tenth anniversaryproduction in April and May with “A Decade of Sweet Memories,” a collec-tion of the best scenes and songs from the last nine years. A project ofLyons Better Hometown, Tales from the Altamaha continues to be a cul-tural celebration steeped in the Southern traditions unique to rural South
Georgia. Make plans now to embark on the ride of a lifetime as you experience the lives, loves,losses, scandals, and just plain ol’ gossip that are Tales from the Altamaha.
Tickets range in price from $10-$20. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more.Performance dates will be April 25-26, 29, May 1-3. Visit www.talesfromthealtamaha.com or call912-526-6445 for more information.
NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TAVERNAtlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com
Mar. 1-28 Much Ado About NothingMay 2-29 Taming of the ShrewMar. 6-30 Romeo & JulietApr. 5-May 4 MacBethMay 10-June 1 Comedy of ErrorsMay 13-14 Chamber Music
NEWNAN THEATER COMPANY770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.org
Mar. 13-23 August: Osage CountyApr. 3-13 Thrill Me: Leopold & Loeb StoryMay 8-18 The Foreigner
NEXT STAGE THEATREMarietta, 678-744-next, www.nextstagetheatre.com
Thru Mar. 9 Lion in WinterMar. 28-Apr. 13 Division StreetApr. 25-May 11 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
PERRY PLAYERS478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org
Thru Mar. 8 Unnecessary FarceApr. 25-May 10 Tom Sawyer
PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS Cartersville770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com
Mar. 21-29 Agnes of GodMay 2-10 Wait Until Dark
ROME LITTLE THEATRE706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com
Mar. 21-30 GreaseMay 30-June 8 Dixie Swim Club
SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com
Mar. 6-Aug. 1 Savannah LiveMar. 13-Aug. 2 Jukebox Journey
SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILDFairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com
May 1-18 The Nerd
SPRINGER THEATRE Columbus706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org
Thru Mar. 15 Les MiserablesMar. 19-30 James & the Giant PeachApr. 10-19 Oops, I Tweeted AgainMay 1-17 The Odd Couple
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS Dunwoody,770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net
Mar. 21-Apr. 13 Miracle on South Division StreetMay 16-June 8 Godspell 2012
ST. MARYS LITTLE THEATRE912-729-1103, www.stmaryslittletheatre.com
Apr. 25-May 4 The Odd Couple
SWAMP GRAVYColquitt, 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com
Mar. 7-29 Swamp Gravy: Brothers & Sisters
TALES FROM THE ALTAMAHALyons, 912-526-6445, www.talesfromthealtamaha.com
Apr. 25-May 3 A Decade of Sweet Memories
TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONSJasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org
Mar. 7-22 No Sex Please, We’re BritishApr. 4-6 Talley’s FollyApr. 25-May 4 The Savannah Disputation
THEATRE ALBANY229-439-7193, www.theatrealbany.com
Mar. 21-30 Mama Won’t FlyMay 16-25 Oliver!
THEATRE GUILD VALDOSTA229-247-8243, www.theatreguildvaldosta.com
Mar. 21-30 Charlotte’s WebMay 8-17 California Suite
THEATRE MACON478-746-9485, www.theatremacon.com
Mar. 1-9 The Three MusketeersApr. 4-19 Avenue QMay 23-31 Philadelphia Story
THEATRICAL OUTFITAtlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org
Apr. 2-20 Dividing the Estate
THOMASVILLE ON STAGE & COMPANY229-226-0863, www.tosac.com
Apr. 18-May 4 The Jungle Book
WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE478-929-4579, www.wrlt.org
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Georgia is Spectacular in the Springtime!Merritt Pecan Company in Weston
Merritt Pecan Company, located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, specializes in farm-fresh pecansand offers a large selection of items including pecans, pecan candies, brittle, divinity, jams, jellies, sauces, souvenirs, homemade pies and cakes, t-shirts, and cookbooks. Gift baskets are
available and can be customized. The pecans are grownand harvested on their farms and processed at their plant.
The company, in business since 1980, is halfwaybetween Albany and Columbus. It has a Chevron Foodmartand offers convenience store items, BBQ sandwiches, hotwings, hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, sausage biscuits, andother food items. The store also offers a picnic area withtables for customers, an inside ATM, clean restrooms, walk-ing area for dogs, and bus and camper parking. Local produce items, ranging from peas to peaches, are availablewhen in season. Football fans will find souvenir items for
Georgia, Auburn, and other local teams ranging from books to back scratchers!Merritt Pecan Company, offering a “step back in time” to the days of the general store, is
decorated with interesting memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antiquetractor barn featuring John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from 7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Phone 800-762-9152 or visit www.merritt-pecan.com.
The National Civil War Naval Museum in ColumbusDiscover the little known stories of sailors, soldiers, and civilians, both free and enslaved as
affected by the Navies of the American Civil War through award-winning exhibits including thelargest surviving Civil War ironclad, the CSS Jackson. Explore unique artifacts, ship replicas,and a great gift shop for history lovers. Specialevents are held year-round!
The RiverBlast! event on March 22 will includedrills, encampment, cannon firings, and shipboardprogramming by uniformed Living History inter-preters. During the afternoon the Rivers of thePast Museum Theatre Festival will be held at theRiver Walk Amphitheater – the construction site ofthe CSS Jackson.
White Water Ironclads on May 10 will recreatethe May 1864 event when ironclads ran white water rapids to evade capture. Raft and kayakteams will outfit their crafts as 1860s ironclads and run the rapids on the Chattahoochee River.
The museum is open Sun-Mon 12:30pm-4:30pm and Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm and is located at1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For information, call 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.
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Monthly Events in GeorgiaMar. 1,8,15 – ELLIJAY – Live Music, Cartecay Vineyards, 1:30-5:30pm. 706-698-9463.Mar. 1-31 – DUBLIN – St. Patrick’s Festival of Dublin-Laurens County. 478-272-5546.Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3 – SAVANNAH – First Saturday on the River. 912-234-0295.Mar. 1,15, Apr. 5,19, May 3,17 – NEWNAN – Pickin’ on the Square, 11am. 770-253-8287.Mar. 1,8, Apr. 12, 19, May 17, 24 – ST. MARYS – Railroad Co. Train Excursions. 912-729-1103.Mar. 1-May 31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain RR Tours, Mon.,Wed.,Fri.,Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819.Mar. 1-May 31 – RICHMOND HILL – Movies Under the Stars, Sat., dusk, Ice Cream Shop. 912-756-2676.Mar. 1-May 31 – WOODBINE – Opry, Fridays & Saturdays, 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.Mar. 6-May 29 – WARNER ROBINS – International City Community Farmer’s Market, Downtown,
Thursdays, 1pm-dusk. 478-922-5100Mar. 6, 8, 15, 21, 22, 29, Apr. 4, 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 8, 9, 14, 24, 31 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline
Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails.Mar. 7, Apr. 4 – ELLIJAY – Acoustic Blends Live Jam, Gilmer Arts, 7-9pm. 706-635-7400.Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702.Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.
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Georgia is Spectacular in the Springtime!Magical Easter Eggstravaganza in Cleveland
Cabbage Patch Kids are looking forward to Spring and invite you to attend the 26th AnnualEaster Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12th, on 650 acres in the Georgia mountains.
Enjoy Cupcakes and Carrots with the Easter Bunny. Visitors will get a welcome break in thebeautiful Magic Crystal Ballroom, and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.
The hospital staff will have a day of activitiesplanned for you and the ‘Kids in their 70,000 sq.foot, antebellum home. There will be breakfast withthe Easter Bunny, an arts and crafts festival, rides,food vendors, dancing with Cabbage Patch Kid costume characters, hourly prize drawings, and afree Easter egg hunt with 28,000 eggs on thegrounds of BabyLand General Hospital at 2pm. Theday’s festivities will also include an Easter paradeat 11am through the town square in Cleveland.
Make a stylish Spring bonnet or a fun, creative masterpiece, and enter the Cabbage PatchKid’s Easter Bonnet contest at 3pm. Also make a little Easter bonnet for your Cabbage PatchKid. The adoptable babies, whose roots stem from the arts, understand the energy, excitement,and satisfaction of creating something for those you love. There will be one category for childrenand one for adults with judging by those attending.
For more information, visit www.cabbagepatchkids.com or www.whitecountychamber.org, orphone 706-865-5356 or 800-392-8279.
Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley & ByronThe 26th annual Georgia Peach Festival will get underway Friday, June 7, in Byron at North
Peach Park from 7-11pm. There will be food, a children’sfun area, rock & roll music by The Wall, and fireworks.
The festival will move to Fort Valley on June 14 andwill feature a Kiwanis pancake breakfast at theMethodist Church, a parade in the downtown area at10am, arts and crafts, a children’s area, food, continu-ous entertainment, an evening concert by The Grains ofSand Band playing Motown, beach, and soul music, and
a fireworks finale. The World’s Largest Peach Cobbler will be served at 2pm at the Courthouse.The festival will offer a free T-shirt with mention of the GUIDE TO GEORGIA.For more information, visit www.worldslargestpeachcobbler.com or call 478-825-4002.
Monthly Events in GeorgiaMar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 – CARTERSVILLE – First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 770-607-3480.Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 – SAVANNAH – Oyster Roast/Fireworks, Westin. 912-201-2000.Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 – VALDOSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-259-3577.Mar. 9-Apr. 6 – SAVANNAH – Music Festival, Downtown. 912-234-3378.Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8 – ELLIJAY – Cherry Log Pickin,’ Gilmer Senior Center. 706-635-3786.Mar. 14-17, 21-25, 27-31, Apr. 1, 3-8, 10-14, 18-21, 25-28, May 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 22-26, 29-31
– BLUE RIDGE – Scenic Railway. 877-413-8724.Mar. 16, Apr. 13, May 11 – THOMASVILLE – Sundays at 4, Center for Arts. 229-227-6964.Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19 – BLAIRSVILLE – Shape Note Singing, Courthouse, 6:30pm. 877-745-5789.Mar. 22-23, 29-30 – NORTH GEORGIA – Spring Wine Highway Weekend. 706-878-9463.Mar. 30, Apr. 27, May 18 – BRUNSWICK – Rhythm on the River, 6pm. 912-265-4032.Mar. 30, Apr. 27, May 25 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Dinner Dance, Club Hotel. 912-635-5155.Apr. 2-30 – DOUGLAS – Munch & Music, Wednesdays at noon. Emma Ward Park. 912-383-7347.Apr. 4, May 2 – NEWNAN – First Friday, Downtown, 5pm. 770-253-8283.Apr. 11, May 16 – THOMASVILLE – Friday Noon Concerts, Thomas University. 229-226-6964.Apr. 26-May 4 – MACON – Fired Works: Regional Ceramics Exhibit/Sale. 478-743-6940.May 24, 31 – HELEN – Concerts, Unicoi State Park, 8pm. 706-878-2201.May 24,25,31 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi State Park. 706-878-2201.
Georgia is Spectacular in the Springtime!
Conyers Cherry Blossom FestivalThe 33rd Annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival presented by Superior Plumbing will be
held at the Georgia International Horse Park (GIHP) on March 22-23 from 10am-5pm. This contemporary art festival will feature 300 art and craftbooths; food booths; a large, interactive children’s areawith over 30,000 square feet of rides, games, and activ-ities; and multiple stages with entertainment by diversecultures, local bands, karate demonstrations, and clog-ging groups. Experience Japanese Culture with a vari-ety of dance and karate demonstrations; Kinuyo ShinbuKai will present traditional forms of Japanese dance.
At the Color Me Rad 5K on Saturday morning, runners in white clothing will be doused along thecourse by color bombs, color canons, and color mor-
tars. The finish line celebration will include music and a color bomb party. www.colormerad.com.Join the festival’s “Pink Out” by wearing pink and green; secret judges will award prizes to the
best dressed individuals. There will be a Positively Pink Scavenger Hunt with a prize; and thefirst 100 shoppers to visit the festival’s merchandise booth each day will have the chance to winBlossom Bucks which can be used to shop at the exhibit booths.
A recipe contest featuring cherries or a Japanese flare will welcome entries online; thoseshared on the GIHP Facebook page will receive $20 in Blossom Bucks.
Festival admission will be free with a $5 parking fee per vehicle. For festival information ordirections to the GIHP, located just off I-20, call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606or 1-800-CONYERS or visit www.conyerscherryblossomfest.com.
March1 – ST. MARYS – Mardi Gras Festival &
Parade, Downtown. 912-882-4000.1 – WILLIAMSON – Putting on the Ritz Dinner
Dance, Candler Field Museum. 770-467-9490.3 – TOCCOA – Squirm Burpee Concert,
Schaefer Center, 7pm. 706-297-7121.6-8 – CARTERSVILLE – S.E. Cow boy
Gathering, Booth Museum. 770-387-2833.7 – CLEVELAND – Taste of the Town,
6:30pm. 800-392-8279.7 – DUBLIN – Free Concert with Big Daddy &
Co., 7:30pm. 478-272-5546.
7 – SAVANNAH – Greening of Forsyth ParkFountain. 912-234-4804.
7-8 – DUBLIN – St. Patrick’s Pig in the ParkBarbecue Cook-off. 478-272-5546.
7-8 – MACON – Historic Macon’s Design,Wine, Dine Festival, Downtown. 478-743-1074.
7-9 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Arts Festival,Historic District. 877-4jekyll.
8 – CARTERSVILLE – Georgia’s Native Ameri -can Heritage, Etowah Mounds. 770-387-3747.
8 – DEARING – Chili, Soup, & Stew Contest,Elementary School, 6pm. 706-556-8065.
8 – ELLIJAY – Wild Game Dinner, CartecayVineyards, 6:30pm. 706-698-9463.
8-9 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Living HistoryDays, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858.
8-15 – CONYERS – Tykes/Tots/Teens Con sign -ment Sale, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 888-860-4224.
9 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Philharmonic,Telfair Museum. 912-232-6002.
9 – SAVANNAH – Celtic Cross Ceremony,Emmet Park, 1pm. 912-233-4804.
13 – BRUNSWICK – Civil War Medicine,Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. 912-264-7333.
13 – MADISON – Taste of Madison, CulturalCenter, 5:30-7:30m. 706-342-4454.
13-17 – FITZGERALD – St. Patrick’s DaySkydiving Celebration. 478-256-2562.
14-15 – PERRY to JEKYLL – Peaches toBeaches Yard Sales. 478-988-8000.
14-16 – DUBLIN – Irish Balloon Fest/Carnival,Southern Pines Ag/Expo Center. 478-272-5546.
14-16 – HELEN – Jeep Fest. 800-858-8027.14-17 – SAVANNAH – St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration, City Market. 877-savannah.15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Shamrock Dulcimer Con -
cert, Cthouse, 7 pm; classes Sat. 706-745-5493.18 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / March / April / May 2014
THE GARDEN CLUB OF SAVANNAH PRESENTSTHE 39TH ANNUAL
*NOGS Tour of Hidden GardensApril 25 & 26, 2014
Tour 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Tickets: $40 or$35 group rate(10 or more)
The walking tourincludes eight privategardens and theMassie Schoolgardens in Savannah’sLandmark HistoricDistrict, North ofGwinnett Street.
Southern Tea will beheld at the elegantHistoric GreenMeldrim House from2:00-4:00 p.m.
www.gardenclubgofsavannah.org
March15 – DUBLIN – St. Patrick’s Festival Olympic
Bike Ride. 478-272-5546.15 – EVANS – Trio Virado/Symphony Or ches -
tra Augusta, Hardin Ctr., 7:30pm. 706-826-4705.15 – FITZGERALD – Wild Chicken Festival,
Downtown. 800-386-4642.15 – FORT VALLEY – Lane’s Peach Blossom
Festival. 478-825-3733.15 – KINGSLAND – Run About in Royal
District, Horses to Horsepower. 912-673-1890.15 – ROCKMART – Welshfest. 770-748-5657.15 – SAVANNAH – Tara Feis Irish Cele -
bration, Emmet Park. 912-651-6417. Sgt. Wm.Jasper Green Ceremony, Madison Square. 912-233-4804. Irish Heritage Celebration Parade, 3pm.877-savannah.
15 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Christ EpiscopalTour of Homes & Gardens. 912-638-8683.
15 – TYBEE ISLAND – Irish HeritageCelebration Parade, 3pm. 912-786-5444.
St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin in MarchEverything is turning green in Dublin! The Order of Shillelagh and the Order of the Blarney
Stone will present the 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival of Dublin-Laurens County March 1-31.With almost 50 different events, this month-long, family-friendly festival will have something foreveryone. Local favorites will include pageants,Leprechaun contests, a pancake supper, and alibrary book sale.
Visitors will enjoy the featured weekend events.St. Patrick’s Pig in the Park Barbecue Cook-off isscheduled for March 7-8. The weekend will alsofeature a free First Friday Concert on March 7 andgolf tournament on March 8. The weekend ofMarch 14-16 will be a great time to visit Dublin forthe Irish Balloon Fest and Carnival with hot air balloons filling the skies. For the sports minded, the Olympic Bike Ride and two golf tournamentsare also scheduled for that weekend. Super Saturday, March 22, will feature the LeprechaunRoad Races, St. Patrick’s Parade, St. Patrick’s Arts and Crafts Fair (newly located in theDowntown Bi-Centennial Park), and much more.
For more festival information, visit www.dublinstpatricks.com or phone 478-272-5546.Located on I-16E in middle Georgia, Dublin is a quick drive from most locations around the state.Lodging includes hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast inns. Visitors will enjoy visiting historicDowntown Dublin’s unique restaurants.
Southland Jubilee in GreensboroCelebrate Greene County’s rich and varied cultural history at the 16th Annual Southland
Jubilee on Saturday, April 19, from 9am-5pm in historic downtown Greensboro. Admission is free.
Southland Jubilee is the “Everything Festival,”offering something for every age and is fun for thewhole family. As the event continues to grow eachyear, it has developed the reputation as a qualityheritage arts and family festival, drawing visitorsfrom all across the state. At this year’s festival, youcan expect to find live entertainment throughout the
day, juried arts and crafts vendors, heritage crafters and demonstrations, antique tractors, livinghistory interpreters, a children’s activity area, agricultural exhibits, a classic car show, and yourfavorite festival foods.
Greensboro is located east of Atlanta off I-20 at the Lake Oconee exit #130. Lodging is available at local hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds. For more information, visitwww.southlandjubilee.com or call 706-453-7674.
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BBQ Boogie & Blues in CalhounReady to get outdoors? Take your family and a big appetite to the 3rd Annual BBQ Boogie &
Blues in downtown Calhoun April 25-26. The event, presented by Mohawk, will feature a KansasCity BBQ Society sanctioned competition.
On Friday evening, the smell of BBQ will fill the air as contestants start cooking. Take a stroll, enjoy the aroma, andsee the teams in action; then head to the GEM Theatre andHarris Arts Center for entertainment. Models will walk theGEM stage to debut the latest fashions during theBaxter/Dean Runway Show. Relax to the sounds of blue-grass at the Harris Arts Center’s annual String Band Festival.
Saturday will boast a full day of festivities including a bicy-cle ride to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, live music, a
strawberry dessert competition, arts and crafts vendors, kids zone, and food. Be sure to tasteand vote for your favorite BBQ in the People’s Choice contest.
For information and a schedule of events, visit www.bbqboogieblues.com or call 800-887-3811.
Georgia JugFest in Knoxville/RobertaMiddle Georgia will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Georgia JugFest and Old Knoxville
Days festival on May 15-17. This event is held annually in Knoxville/Roberta (Crawford County)which is approximately 20 miles west of Macon.
During the 1800’s and into the early 1900’s, the making ofdecorative and functional pottery was a large part of theeconomy in Central Georgia. Even today, there are many potters in this area carrying on the traditions and history ofpottery making. The Georgia JugFest celebrates both thenew and the historical aspects of pottery production.
The community has a wood fired kiln which will be firedup in preparation for the pottery sale on May 17. Early eventswill begin with a fabulous pottery exhibit, quilt exhibit, Hall ofFame induction ceremony, Preview Party, and Lunch & Learn events. The main festival day willbe Saturday, May 17, with a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, pottery vendors, pottery auction, quilt show,old time craft demonstrations such as corn husk doll making and loom weaving and tatting,entertainment stage, children’s activities, self-guided tours of historical buildings, classic carshow, antique tractor displays, and the famous Crawford County lawn mower races. Parking andmost events will be free.
For more details, call 478-836-3825 or visit gajugfestival.com. This festival is sponsored by theRoberta/Crawford County Chamber of Commerce and the Crawford County Historical Society.
March15 – WOODBINE – Satilla Jazz & Arts,
Riverwalk. 800-433-0225.16 – WAYCROSS – Arts & Crafts Show, Laura
Walker State Park. 912-287-4900.17 – SAVANNAH – St. Patrick’s Day Parade,
10am. 912-233-8404.18 – CONYERS – World’s Fastest Growing St.
Patrick’s Day Parade, Olde Town, 4:30pm. 770-602-2606.
18 – AUGUSTA – Luncheon Concert, St.Paul’s Church, noon. 800-726-0243.
21 – NEWNAN – Art Walk, Downtown, 5-9pm. 770-253-8283.
21-23 – DARIEN – Scottish Heritage Days,Fort King George. 912-437-4770.
21-30 – MACON – International. CherryBlossom Festival. 478-330-7050.
22 – AUGUSTA – Symphony OrchestraAugusta, First Baptist Church. 706-826-4705.
FitzgeraldWild Chicken
FestivalSaturday
March 15HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
All Day Events include, but not limited to . . .Family Fun • Chicken Shows at the Coop
Children’s Activities • Great FoodPancake Breakfast (6 a.m.) • 5K Sprint1 mi. Fun Run • Pine Wood Derby Race
Chicken Crowing ContestSouvenirs • Arts & Crafts
Entertainment Throughout the Day
800-386-4642•www.fitzgeraldga.org
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March22 – BYRON – Rise/Change a Life Tour (Christ -
ian Bands), Middle Ga. Raceway. 478-508-1018.22 – CARTERSVILLE – Women’s Expo,
Brown Conference Center. 770-606-5763.22 – COLUMBUS – RiverBlast! at National
Civil War Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.22 – DUBLIN – St. Patrick’s Parade,
Downtown; St. Patrick’s Arts & Crafts Festival,Bicentennial Plaza & Market on Madison; Lepre -chaun Road Race, High School. 478-272-5546.
22 – ELLIJAY – Live Bluegrass Music, GilmerArts Stage. 706-635-5605.
22 – MADISON – Spring Gala, SteffenThomas Museum, 7-10pm. 706-342-7557.
22-23 – CONYERS – Cherry BlossomFestival, International Horse Park. 770-860-4190or 800-conyers.
27-29 – LUMPKIN – Spring Festival, West -ville Village. 888-733-1850.
28-29 – DOUGLAS – Bikes, Blues, and BBQFestival, Gene Chambers Airport. 912-383-0277.
28-30 – WINDER – Fort Yargo ColonialMarket Faire. 770-867-3489.
29 – AUGUSTA – Choral Society/Pipes, Brass,Drums, St. Paul’s Church, 7:30pm. 706-826-4713.
29 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Spring GreenFestival, Downtown. 770-623-3600.
29 – THOMASVILLE – Music & DanceTroupe Fundraiser, Chinquapin Plantation. 229-221-9576. Hands & Hearts for Horses Hoedown,HH Barn, 6:30pm, 229-226-1011.
29-30 – MACON – Mulberry Street ArtsFestival. 478-744-9557.
April1 – ROME – Big Fibbers Contest, Civic Center,
7-9pm. 706-291-9494.4-5 – BLUE RIDGE – Writers Conference,
Arts Association. 706-632-2144.
5 – ATHENS – International Street Festival,Downtown. 800-653-0603.
5 – BLUE RIDGE – Opening Reception forMarsha Hamby Savage, Arts Assn. 706-632-2144.
5 – BUCKHEAD – Old Buckhead Days. 706-342-6636.
5 – FOLKSTON – Railwatch Days, Down -town. 912-496-2536.
Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland GamesThe Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 14 & 15 at Meeks Park will
celebrate Scottish heritage by showcasing Scottish foods, athletics, music, and dance. Festivalhours will be 8am-5pm with an opening ceremony Saturday at noon,a worship service followed by Kirkin' of the Tartans Sunday at 9am,and a closing ceremony Sunday at 3pm. The Kilted Golf Tournamentwill be held at Butternut Creek Golf Course on June 13.
Visitors to the festival will enjoy a genealogy tent; musical work-shops; children’s activities; Border Collie, Gordon Setter, and falconrydemonstrations; exhibit of Scottish Highland cattle; Flying Hawkes axthrowing; and reenactments by Clann Nan Con. The HighlandGames will include traditional athletic contests, and athletes mustwear kilts to compete.
Entertainment will be presented by the Oatcakes, Hooligans,Colin Grant-Adams, The Blarney Girls, solo piper Joshua Craig,Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Glencoe School ofScottish Highland Dance. Anticipated bagpipe bands are the AthollHighlanders, Alhambra Highlanders, Chattahoochee Celtics, Appa -lachian St. Andrews, John Mor MacIntosh, and North Atlanta bands.
Admission will be $10/day or $15/two days with children 12 & under free. For information, call706-745-5789 or 877-745-5789 or visit www.BlairsvilleScottishFestival.com.
Warner Robins Convenion& Visitors Bureau
99 Armed Forces Blvd., NWarner Robins, GA 31093
478-922-5100 • 888-288-974290 Minutes South of Atlanta
I-75 Exits 144 & 146www.facebook.com/welcometowarnerrobins
at http://www.warnerrobins visitorscenter.com/attractions.html
Your Home BaseWhen Visiting Middle Georgia!
UPCOMING EVENTS:Every Thursday from 1pm-Dusk – Int’l. City Com munity
Farmer’s Market, Downtown Warner RobinsMar. 14-15 – Peaches to Beaches Antique Yard Sale,
from Barnesville to the CoastApr. 11 – General Scott Memorial Golf Scramble,
Museum of AviationApr. 25-6 & May 1-4, 8-10 – That Darn Plot,
Warner Robins Little Theater ComedyApr. 26 – Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame
Banquet, Museum of Aviation
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Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival in DouglasThe first annual Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival will be held in Douglas on Friday, March 28,
from 1-10:30pm and on Saturday, March 29, from 9am-5pm at the Douglas Municipal GeneChambers Airport on 441 South. This outdoor event will feature arts and crafts, food, and more.Activities will include a BBQ competition sanctioned by the Georgia BBQ Assn., NAPA/BrooksAuto car show, motorcycle show and poker run, vintageWarbirds show planes exhibit by the WWII FlightTraining Museum, and quality entertainment byvarious bands. The headliners will be TheNighthawks on Friday and Moreland andArbuckle on Saturday. There will be a spe-cial Saturday performance by John Glosson, vocalist contestant from ABC’s Duets Show.
Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes like a CynergyCargo trailer valued at $2800, a $500 cash prize, door prizes,events shirts, and more. General gate admission will be $5 per car or $2 per motorcycle.Additional fees will apply to participate in the car show, poker run, and BBQ competition.
Event sponsors are NAPA/Brooks Auto Parts, Moore Than Graphics, OnMedia, McRae CocaCola, Southern Eagle Distributing LLC, Aniston Restaurant, Georgia BBQ Assn., Cynergy CargoTrailers, Broadcast South, PCC Airfoils, Southwire, Premium Waters, Douglas National Bank,Mr. T’s, T&M Food Mart, USA Discount, SAI Grocery, and VMI Corp. For more information, phone912-383-0277 or visit www.CityofDouglas.com/bbbfest.
April5 – MADISON – Storytelling Festival,
Cultural Center. 800-709-7406.5-6 – CARTERSVILLE – Spring at Red Top
Mountain Stare Park. Homestead. 770-975-0055.5-6 – CARTERSVILLE – Southern Wood -
turn ing Symposium, Brown Conference Center.770-606-5763.
5-6 – PERRY – Spring Home & Garden Show,Georgia National Fairgrounds. 478-988-8344.
8-13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Kiwanis Fair, AirportIndustrial Park. 877-745-5789.
9-13 – TYBEE ISLAND – Wine Festival. 877-savannah.
11 – ROME – Art Market, Civic Center. 800-444-1834.
11 – TOCCOA – The Fiddleheads Concert,Schaefer Center, 7pm. 706-297-7121.
11-13 – DARIEN – Blessing of the FleetFestival. 912-437-6684.
11-13 – SAVANNAH – GnomeCon, Down -town. 877-savannah.
12 – BLAIRSVILLE – Egg Drop fromHelicopter, Meeks Park, Noon. 706-439-6074.
12 – CARTERSVILLE – Tools/Weapons/Torchlight Tours, Etowah Mounds. 770-387-3747.
12 – CLEVELAND – Magical Easter Egg -strava ganza, Babyland General Hospital. 706-865-2171, 706-865-5356, or 800-392-8279.
12 – DALLAS – Cabin Life at Pickett’s Mill.770-443-7850.
12 – HELEN – Springfest, Festhalle, 6-11pm.706-878-1908.
12 – RUTLEDGE – Yard Sale, 8am-4pm. 706-557-9021.
12 – ST. MARYS – Willie Mae Glover PraiseFestival. 678-621-9010.
12 – WARM SPRINGS – FDR Com mem or a tiveCeremony, Little White House. 706-655-5870.
12-13 – DARIEN – Art in the Park. 912-437-7711.
12-13 – MADISON – FARMeander Week end-8 Town East (Morgan/Newton Co.). 706-342-9252.
12-13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Art in thePark Extravaganza, Postell Park. 912-638-8770.
12-13 – WARM SPRINGS – Spring Fling/Roosevelt Days Festival, Downtown. 706-655-3322.
View Event Schedule & Times at:www.blessingofthefleet.com
HISTORICDARIEN
April11-13
Marine Parade • Classic Car ShowArt In The Park • Street ParadeArts & Crafts • Music • Food
46thAnnualFriday-Sunday
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Blessing of the Fleet Festival in DarienThe 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival in historic Darien April 11-13 will kick off Friday
at 5pm with arts and crafts and food including sweet Georgia Shrimp. The Waterfront Park stagewill come alive at 7pm with concerts by David Laneand the Kinchafoonee Cowboys.
Saturday events will include a street parade withU.S. military and Scottish color guards at 10am, 5KDarien River run/walk at 8am, continuous live enter-tainment, Kids’ Zone, and classic car show at 11am.Performances will begin at 6pm with Soul Gravy,Mason Waters and The Groove Allstars at 7pm, andDarien’s own Vic Waters at 8pm. Art in the Park, ajuried fine art show, will be held in Vernon Square with
entertainment on Saturday and Sunday along with paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry,and textiles. There will be a fireworks display at 9pm, and at 9:15pm an All Star Jam with VicWaters, his family, and friends.
Gospel singing will be held Sunday at noon. The Shrimp Boat Marine Parade beginningSunday at 2pm will be followed by the blessing ceremony overseen by representatives of theDarien-McIntosh Ministerial Association. An awards ceremony will follow at 4pm.
Admission on Friday and Saturday will be $5/13 and up and free /12 and under with payingadult. There will be no admission charge on Sunday. For more information, phone 912-437-6684,or visit www.blessingofthefleet.com, or email [email protected].
Spring comes alive withbeautiful roadside
wildflowers and thebeginning of festival season.
Visitor favorites include theBlairsville Scottish Festival inJune, and the Butternut CreekFestival in July. Come join us!
Each SeasonSomething
NewEach Season
Something New
www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com877-745-5789
GREAT GRIFFINMAYFLINGApril 26 & 27SATURDAY 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.SUNDAY 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.
GRIFFIN CITY PARK•Arts & Crafts•Food•Entertainment•Children’s Activities•Nerdy Derby hosted by Georgia Tech
770-228-8200www.griffinchamber.com
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April18 – CORNELIA – Friday Night Flick/BBQ,
Downtown Depot. 706-778-4654.18-19 – CORNELIA – Apple Blossom BBQ
Festival. 706-778-8585.18-19 – LUMPKIN – Hands-On Craft Days,
Westville Village. 888-733-1850.19 – COLUMBUS – Mayhaw Festival. 229-
758-2400.19 – DOUGLAS – Spring Fling, General Coffee
State Park. 912-384-7082.19 – GREENSBORO – Southland Jubilee,
Downtown. 706-453-7674.19 – OMAHA – Festival by the Lake, Florence
Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.
20 – WARM SPRINGS – Easter Egg Roll/EggHunt, Little White House, 1pm. 706-655-5870.
24 – NEWNAN – Taste of Newnan, Down -town, 5-8:30pm. 770-253-8283.
24 – TOCCOA – Taste of Toccoa, Downtown,5-8pm. 706-886-2132.
24-25 – THOMASVILLE – Rose Show &Festival. 229-227-7020.
24-26 – MACON – Tubman Pan AfricanFestival, Tubman Museum. 478-743-8544.
25 – FITZGERALD – Von Grey Concert,Grand Theatre, 7pm. 229-426-5033.
25-26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain HomeShow, N. Georgia Tech. College. 706-439-6300.
25-26 – CALHOUN – BBQ Boogie & Blues,Downtown. 800-887-3811.
April25-26 – REYNOLDS – Georgia Strawberry
Festival, Downtown. 478-847-5301.25-26 – WOODBINE – Crawfish Festival,
Downtown. 912-573-3113.25-27 – KINGSTON DOWNS – Counter
Point Music & Arts Festival. 800-733-2280.25-28 – CARTERSVILLE – Flintknappers/
Primitive Arts Festival, Gatewood Pk. 770-304-8760.26 – BLUE RIDGE – Taste of Blue Ridge,
Willow Creek Falls, 6-9pm. 706-632-5224.26 – BYRON – Confederate Memorial Day,
Cemetery, 1:30pm. 478-956-2196.26 – CASSVILLE – Confederate Memorial Day,
Confederate Cemetery, 10am. 678-800-3214.26 – ELLIJAY – Gilmer Arts Community Chorus
Concert, Elementary School, 7pm. 706-635-5605.26 – GRAYSON – Grayson Day Festival. 770-
963-8017.
26 – MADISON – Madison Fest, Town Park.706-342-1251.
26 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Philharmonic,Johnny Mercer Theatre. 912-232-6002.
26 – WARNER ROBINS – Georgia AviationHall of Fame Banquet, Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.
26-27 – CALHOUN – BBQ Boogie & Blues,Downtown. 706-625-3200.
26-27 – CLAYTON – Rabun County Music &Arts Festival. 706-782-4812.
26-27 – DAHLONEGA – Bear on the SquareMountain Festival. 706-864-3513.
26-27 GRIFFIN – Mayfling Arts & CraftsFestival, City Park. 770-228-8200.
27 – KINGSTON – 150th Confederate Mem -orial Day Service, Baptist Church. 770-382-1747.
27 – SAVANNAH – Coastal Jazz Tribute toDuke Ellington, Armstrong Fine Arts. 877-savannah.
Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Powwow in CantonThe American Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Powwow will be held May 10-11 at Boling Park
in Canton. Hours will be Saturday from 11am-7pm and Sunday from11am-6pm. The event will be sponsored by Rolling ThunderEnterprises and the City of Canton. Admission will be $15/adults 13and up; $5/kids 6-12; and free for kids 5 & younger.
The powwow and festival will feature Native American dance exhi-bitions and competition; warriors on horseback; native film stars; liveAmerican bison; Native American cuisine such as buffalo, roastedcorn, Pima wraps, Indian fry-bread, and more; native arts and crafts;hoop, Aztec, and deer dancers; native flutists; living Indian village;Northern Plains encampment; and a Muscogee Creek settlement.Demonstrations on primitive skills will include flint knapping, fire byfriction, hide tanning, and archery. There will be environmental andwildlife displays, birds of prey show, reps from Save the Horses rescue group, Cherokee story and legend keepers, train rides, kids'
activities, and more. The Mother's Day Honor Dance will be held both days.For information, visit www.rthunder.com or phone 770-735-6275.
Pecan Candies Pecan Pies Gift Boxes and Tins Roasted Pecans Pecan Halves Pecan Pieces Inshell Pecans
P.O. Box 39, Hwy. 520, Weston, GA 31832 [email protected] Phone 1-800-762-9152 Fax 229-828-2061
55th Annual
Putnam CountyDairy FestivalSat. June 7 2014
Road Races • ParadeArts & Crafts Fair
Speakers • BBQEntertainment • Food
Free Ice Cream & MilkRides & Games
Antique Tractor Exhibition
EATONTON, GASponsored by the Pilot Club of Eatonton, GA, Inc.www.pceatonton.org/dairy or
e-mail [email protected]
Putnam CountyDairy Festival
June 7
EATONTON, GA
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Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds“Sweet 16” will be the theme of the 16th Annual Georgia Strawberry Festival which will
feature a 50’s theme on April 25-26 in Reynolds, located approximately 22 miles west of I-75 atthe intersection of GA 96 and GA 128. Admission and parking will be free. For information,phone 478-847-5301 or visit www.ga-strawberry.org.
The fun will begin Friday evening in the park with aBBQ pork dinner, hot dogs, hamburgers, strawberryshortcake, children’s activities, and a performance inthe park gazebo by the gospel group, One Accord, witha special performance by Fountain City Brass.
Saturday’s events will begin with a 5K run and aBerry Blast Softball Tournament at 8am, a Children’sParade at 10am with all youth invited to participate, andthe Grand Parade with antique and classic cars, trucks, bands, and more. There will be over 100artists and craftsmen from around the S.E., a car and truck show, farmers’ market, strawberriesfor sale, food, entertainment by area talent all day including a special performance by “Elvis,” carnival rides, old book sale by the Reynolds Woman’s Club, photography contest, the GeorgiaStrawberry Cook-Off at the Flint Energies Headquarters Building at 1 pm (with samples), and thelawn mower races at 5pm. Admission and parking will be free; the event is handicap accessible.
May1-3 – MADISON – Madison in May Tour of
Homes & Gardens. 706-342-4743.2 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – First Friday
Music Pickin’ on the Porch. 706-878-0144.2-3 – AUGUSTA – Symphony Orchestra/
Pianist Ryo Yanagitani, 1st Baptist. 706-826-4705.2-3 – BIG CANOE – Tour of Homes. 706-
268-3203.2-4 – MACON – Stroll of Macon’s Houses &
Gardens. 478-742-8155.3 – BYRON – Battle of Byron, Downtown.
478-956-2409 or 478-954-4592.3 – CONYERS – Taste of Conyers and Car
Show, Olde Town, 11am-4pm. 770-602-2606.3 – HELEN – Winefest, Habersham Winery.
706-878-9463.3 – ROME – AllRoads Music Festival, Heritage
Park, 11am-11pm. 706-250-1278.3-4 – GAY – Cotton Pickin’ Fair. 706-538-
6814. Shady Days in Gay. 706-977-8548.3-4 – OLD CLINTON – War Days Re-enact-
ment & Encampment. 478-986-6383.4 – ATHENS – Indie South Spring Market,
Fairgrounds. 800-653-0603.10 – ABBEVILLE – Ocmulgee Wild Hog
Festival, Lions Park. 229-467-2144.10 – AUGUSTA – Symphony Orchestra Pops,
Lady Antebellum Park. 706-826-4705.10 – CARTERSVILLE – Iron Pour, Red Top
Mountain State Park. 770-975-0055.
10 – COLUMBUS – White Water Ironclads,Nat’l. Civil War Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.
10 – HELEN – Mother’s Day High Tea & Cake,Arts & Heritage Center. 706-878-3933.
10 – PAVO – Peacock Festival. 229-735-2111.10 – PINE MT. – Deep South Brass Band
Festival, Callaway Gdns., 6:30pm. 800-callaway.10 – TALKING ROCK – Antique Tractor &
Engine Show. 706-692-1164.10 – THOMSON – Blind Willie McTell Blues
Festival. 803-278-4849.10-11 – CANTON – Cherokee County Indian
Festival/Mother’s Day Powwow, Boling Park. 770-735-6275.
11 – DAHLONEGA – Art Trail, Downtown.706-864-3513.
11-13 – PERRY – Dogwood Festival. 478-988-8000.
15-17 – KNOXVILLE-ROBERTA – GeorgiaJugFest. 478-836-3825.
16 – MADISON – Downtown Dance in TownPark. 706-342-1251.
16-18 – CARTERSVILLE – Ga. Trust for His -toric Preservation Spring Ramble. 800-733-2280.
16-18 – HELEN – Southern Worthersee VW-Audi Car Show. 800-858-8027.
17 – CARTERSVILLE – Duck Derby, RiversidePark. 770-387-1143.
17 – McDONOUGH – Geranium Festival.770-898-3196.
MARCH28 & 29
• General Events Vendors • Arts & Crafts• Food • Motorcycles • BBQ and more!Events include: Douglas BBQ Cookoff, NAPA/Brooks Auto Car Show, Poker Run,
Display of Vintage Aircraft,Motorcycle Show, Blues Entertainment
912-383-0277 • www.cityofdouglas.com/bbbfest
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Mayfling Arts & Crafts Festival in GriffinThe Great Griffin Mayfling will celebrate its 31st year of fine arts and crafts, food by local
vendors, entertainment, children’s activities, and more in City Park on April 26-27. The Mayflingis a juried show of fine arts and crafts with prizesawarded in both categories. Applications are avail-able at the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerceat 770-228-8200 or www.griffinchamber.com.
Griffin’s City Park will come alive with activity onSaturday, April 26, from 10am-6pm. The annualChess Tournament and Texas Hold’em will be heldin the Community Center at the Park, and entertain-ment will be presented in the main pavilion.
New this year will be the Nerdy Derby, a gravityracing challenge where speed is a function of your imagination; it will be held both days.
Fitzgerald Wild Chicken FestivalThe exotic and beautiful Burmese chickens are a familiar
part of the downtown Fitzgerald scene. Resembling fightinggame chickens, they sport brilliant orange and yellow ruffs andgleaming black tail feathers. The Burmese chickens werereleased in Ben Hill County in the 1960’s by the GeorgiaDepartment of Natural Resources as an additional game birdbut somehow made their way to downtown Fitzgerald. Therethey have a love-hate relationship with residents, some ofwhom buy seed and feed them while others chase them out ofgardens with a broom! The chickens wake upfolks, create minor traffic problems, and,some claim, even keep the bugs away.
In celebration of these chickens, Fitz geraldwill hold its annual Wild Chicken Festival onSaturday, March 15, in the historic downtownwith arts & crafts, food, fun, and more. Therewill be a pancake breakfast at 6am, a 5K WildChicken Sprint at 8am, a chicken crowing con-test at noon, a wing eating contest at 2pm, agroup chicken dance at 4pm, and entertain-ment all day. For more information, phone800-386-4642, or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org,or e-mail [email protected].
23rdAnn
ual
Saturday, 9am-6pm
May 10The Wild Hog Capital of Georgia
ABBEVILLEAdmission $2 • LIONS PARK • I-75 Exit 101
30 miles East of Cordele on Hwy. 280www.hogfestival.com
May17 – ST. MARYS – Music in the Waterfront
Park, 7-9pm. 912-882-4000.17 – WOODBINE – Gardens Gate Tour,
Downtown, 10am-3pm. 912-729-5103.17-18 – CANTON – Festival of Arts. 770-
704-6244.18-19 – DAHLONEGA – Mountain Flower
Art Festival, Square. 706-864-3513.24-25 – BLUE RIDGE – Arts in the Park, City
Park. 706-632-5680.30 – CORNELIA – The John King Band,
Depot, 8pm. 706-778-8585.
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Much to See and Do in Warner RobinsFrom historical and cultural landmarks to outdoor recreation, there’s so much to do and see
in Warner Robins.The city is best known as the home of Robins
Air Force Base, the Museum of Aviation (2ndlargest in the country!), and the SoutheastRegional Little League Headquarters. Visitors canview the aircraft traffic from the Museum ofAviation’s observation deck and enjoy an excitingair show and “Wings and Wheels” car show.
For railroad enthusiasts, visit “depot row” whereyou’ll find the historic 1944 train depot which isnow the E. L. Greenway Welcome Center, designated a National Historic Site. Mildred’s CountryStore is full of local antiques offering a glimpse of “the way things used to be” from the days whenWarner Robins was known as Wellston. The Southern Railroad caboose X556 from 1971 houses a railroad display. The Elberta Train Depot will soon be a heritage center highlighting theintertwined history of the local community, the railroad, and the growth of Wellston Army Depotto Robins Field and now to Robins Air Force Base.
The moderate climate in Warner Robins will lure you to enjoy four championship golf courses,twelve parks, the Wellston Walking Trail, Little League Ball, soccer, championship football, swim-ming and Georgia Golden Olympics for the kids over 50. For information, phone 478-922-5100,or 888-288-9742, or visit www.warner robinsvisitorscenter.com.
Dairy Festival in EatontonThe 55th Annual Putnam County Dairy Festival will be held in Eatonton on Saturday, June 7.
Activities will begin at 8am with the 36th annual 10K Torture Trail Road Race & One Mile FunRun. (706-485-9941). A parade at 10am will featurethe Queen of the Dairy Festival and her court, JuniorMiss Putnam County and her court, floats, antiquetractors, antique cars, Shriners, dignitaries, clowns,and horses. A program at 11am will recognize thePutnam County Dairy Farm Family of the year. Thefestival pays tribute to the county’s dairy industry andis held on the streets surrounding the courthouse.
An Arts and Crafts Fair will be open from 9am-5pmand will feature arts, crafts, food, and children’s activities. The Pilot Club will sell BBQ and stew from
11am-1:30pm. Free ice cream and milk along with an educational dairy exhibit will be providedon the Square, and entertainment featuring local artists will be held there from 12:30-4pm.
New this year will be an antique tractorexhibit, “Tractors in the Briarpatch.” The trac-tors will be in the parade and then placed ondisplay for viewing during the afternoon.
For booth space, contact Charlotte Greenat 706-473-0336; Cindy Willis at 706-473-0987; or e-mail [email protected]. Forparade or tractor exhibition, contact GlendaRidley at [email protected] or 706-473-0763. For more information about thefestival or to download applications to partici-pate, visit www.pceatonton.org/dairy.
June7 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival, North
Peach Park, 7-11pm. 478-420-0072.7 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy
Festival, Courthouse Square. 706-473-0763.14 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach Festival,
Downtown. 478-420-0072.14-15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival &
Highland Games, Meeks Park. 706-745-5789 or877-745-5789.
WAR DAYS
RE-ENACTMENTand ENCAMPMENTMay 3 & 4 • Old Clinton
Arts & Crafts of the EraSuttler’s Row • Demonstrations • Food
Self-Guided Tours Available • Guided Tours By AppointmentOld Clinton is located 12 miles N.E. of Maconand 11/2 miles S.W. of Gray, just off Hwy. 129
478-986-6383
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The Hiawassee River RailroadRide the historic Hiwassee River Railroad scenic rail excursion through the unspoiled Cherokee
National Forest, along the beautiful Hiwassee River, and through the secluded Hiwassee RiverGorge. All trips feature the engineering marvel, theGreat Hiwassee Loop. At the top you’ll pass over abridge 62 feet above the tracks on which you’ve justtraveled as the rails negotiate a spiraling formation.
All trips begin with a short bus trip from the therestored L&N Depot & Museum in Etowah,Tennessee. For those riders choosing a trip toCopperhill, the route continues beyond Farmerthrough Turtletown and Ducktown to the border townsof Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia.
The trains feature comfortable coach seating withlarge viewing windows for standard service. Domeseating allows passengers a panoramic view from
high above the car. Observation lounge seating provides a unique view from the car at the rearof the train in one direction. While traveling in the other direction, the car will be directly behindthe locomotive. Passengers selecting this option will ride one way in dome seating and the otherin observation seating.
Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more; charter trips can be arranged for groupsof 80 or more. For information, phone 423-894-8028, x0 or visit www.tvrail.com.
M. Camille Day Photo on Front CoverM. Camille Day, known as Candy to friends and family, is an artist from North Georgia,
committed to capturing the people and places of Georgia and beyond. Her emergence asa full-time artist has led Camille to Europe and many places in the U.S. where she enjoyspainting en plein air (in the open air) as well as in her studio. She is inspired by the variedlandscapes of the natural world, its people, animals, and common places where beauty issometimes overlooked.
Although she is largely self-taught and has been painting and drawing since childhood, Camille hasstudied under such great artists as Ann Templeton, Maggie Price, Alan Flattmann, Thomas Nash, andmany others.
Camille maintains gallery/studio space in The Art Center, Blue Ridge Mountains Art Asso ci a tion, BlueRidge, where she also teaches. She has won numerous awards, and her work has been juried into manynational and international shows, many of which are now in private collection. For information, visitwww.studiocamille.com.
Sporting EventsSporting EventsWar Days in Old Clinton
War Days at Old Clinton will be held May 3-4 when re-enactors recreate the Battles of Sunshine Church andGriswoldville, both of which took place during Sherman’s1864 March to the Sea. This is the 150th Anniversary ofSherman’s March to the Sea through Georgia.
Tents will spring up, blue and gray soldiers will gather,and the rattle of musketry and the thunder of cannons willshake windows in old homes. The 16th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, “The Jackson Rifles,”will again sponsor rapid fire as well as U.S. & C.S. authenticity contests and will also sponsor anew feature – the Unit Drill Competition. Special anniversary events will also be included.
The McCarthy-Pope House (1809), the oldest house in Clinton, will be open for tour and fur-nished in the war era by the Ladies of the Confederacy. Miss Annie’s Store will display war relicsand weapons, a prize-winning exhibit of Griswold pistol parts, a finished Griswold pistol, aBurnside carbine, and authentic Confederate currency. The Old Clinton Historic District, listed inthe National Register of Historic Places, can be leisurely enjoyed with self-guided walking tours.
Saturday will conclude at 8:05pm with the 16th Ga., Co. G, Jackson Rifles, CSA conductinga Memorial Service in the Old Clinton Cemetery to honor Clinton’s Confederate dead.
Gates will open at 9am. Admission will be $5/adults; $3/students 18 and under; free/kids under6. The Memorial Service will be free. For information, phone 478-986-6383 or 478-986-1123.
RACINGROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.comMar. 14-16 & June 13-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASAMar. 21-23 & May 12-18 . . . . . . . SCCA NationalApr. 24-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The MittyMay 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drift AtlantaJune 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERAAtlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . Hampton
770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.comAtlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commerce
770-682-3782, www.atlantadragway.comOglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler
912-964-8200, www.ospracing.netSilver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reynolds
478-847-4414, silverdollarraceway.com
BIKINGMar. 15 . . . . . . . . St. Patrick’s Festival Olympic
Bike Ride, Dublin, 478-272-5546Mar. 25-28 . . . . . . . Island Hopper Cycling Tour
(Jekyll, St. Simons, Sapelo), 912-236-2225Apr. 25-26. . . . . . . . . . Athens Terrapin Twilight
Criterium, Downtown, 800-653-0603May 2-4 . . . Athens-Savannah Double Century
Ride, 800-653-0603May 3 . . . . Dirty Spokes 6 Hr./9 Hr. Bike Races
Fort Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489
WATERSPORTSMar. 5, 19, Apr. 2, 16, 30 . . . . . . . . . . 8M Paddle
Stephen Foster St. Pk., Fargo, 912-637-5274Mar. 8-May 31. . . . Billy’s Island & Okefenokee
Swamp Tours, Sat., 10am, 912-637-5274Apr. 18 . Canoeing with the Stars, Ft. McAllister
State Park, Richmond Hill, 912-727-2339
BASKETBALLMar. 5-9 . . . . SEC Women’s Basketball Tourney
Gwinnett Ctr., Duluth, 800-224-6422Mar. 12-16 . . . . . . . SEC Basketball Tournament
Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200Harlem GlobetrottersMar. 12 . . . . . Columbus Civic Ctr., 706-494-8330Mar. 13 . . . . . Savannah Civic Ctr., 800-351-7469Mar. 14 . . Brown Arena, Augusta, 706-722-3521Mar. 15 . . . Gwinnett Ctr., Duluth, 800-224-6422Mar. 15 . . . Philips Arena, Atlanta, 404-878-3000
MISCELLANEOUSMar. 14-16. Trail Fest, Dahlonega, 706-864-3513Mar. 22-29 . . . . . . Survival Preparation & Skills
Smithgall Woods, Helen, 706-878-3087Apr. 12-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Mountain
Adventure Race, 706-632-5680Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Steeplechase
Kingston Downs, 404-237-7436May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilderness First Aid
Smithgall Woods, Helen, 706-878-3087May 17. . . Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl Triathlon/
Nestfest, Great Dunes Park, 877-jekyllGeorgia International Horse Park
Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.comMar. 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fox Classics I & IIMar. 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spartan Race Spring GAMar. 14-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.E. Bike ExpoMar. 19-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Spring Classic IMar. 26-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Spring Classic IIApr. 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ragnar Trail AtlantaApr. 26-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fox Classics I & IIMay 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GreyfestMar. 24-25 . . . . . . . . . . . S.E.Hunter/Jumper Series
FISHINGMar. 15 . . . . Flies & Fly Water, Smithgall Woods
Helen, 9:30-Noon, 706-878-3087Mar. 29 . . . Trout Tourney, Helen, 706-878-1908May 10. . . . . J.A.K.E.S. Day & Jr. Fishing Derby
Gen. Coffee St. Pk., Douglas, 912-384-4555
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Sporting EventsSporting EventsOcmulgee Wild Hog Festival in Abbeville
See real wild hogs taken from the Ocmulgee Swamp dur-ing the 23rd Annual Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival which will beheld Saturday, May 10, in Abbe ville on Lions Park Hwy. 280.Among the events will be an exciting Hog Baying contest anda children’s pig chase. Browse through over 100 arts andcrafts booths and over 25 food booths. Enjoy all kinds of goodmusic and other entertainment including line dancing, clog-ging, bands, and singing. There will be kiddie rides, ponies,
an antique tractor show, and a Poker Run. Gates will open at9am. Admission will be $2 for all ages. Parking will be free.
Abbeville, the Wild Hog Capital of Georgia, is located 30miles east of Cordele at the intersection of US 280 and 129.From I-75 take exit 101. For information, phone 229-467-2144or visit www.hogfestival.com.
BASKETBALLHome Schedule
ATLANTA HAWKSMar. 13 . . . . . . . .MILWAUKEEMar. 15 . . . . . . . . . . .DENVERMar. 18 . . . . . . . . .TORONTOMar. 21 . . . . .NEW ORLEANSMar. 24 . . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIXMar. 27 . . . . . . . . .PORTLANDMar. 31 . . . . . .PHILADELPHIAApr. 2 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOApr. 4 . . . . . . . . .CLEVELANDApr. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . .BOSTONApr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMIApr. 14 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
404-249-6400www.nba.com/hawks
BASEBALLMar. 29 . . . . . . .Atlanta Braves
Exhibition Game, RomeStadium, 7pm, 706-368-9388
Home ScheduleATLANTA BRAVES
Apr. 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . .METSApr. 11-13 . . . . .NATIONALSApr. 21-23 . . . . . . . .MARLINSApr. 25-27 . . . . . . . . . . .REDSMay 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . .GIANTSMay 5-7 . . . . . . . .CARDINALSMay 9-11 . . . . . . . . . . . .CUBSMay 19-21 . . . . . . .BREWERSMay 23-25 . . . . . . . .ROCKIESMay 26-27 . . . . . . . .RED SOX
404-577-9100www.atlantabraves.com
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETSApr. 3-6 . . . . . .CHARLESTONApr. 14-16 . . . . .SAVANNAHApr. 21-23 . . .HAGERSTOWNApr. 24-27 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEMay 2-5 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLEMay 14-16 . .WEST VIRGINIAMay 17-20 . . . .GREENSBOROMay 26-28 . . . . .SAVANNAH
706-736-7889greenjacketsbaseball.com
ROME BRAVESApr. 10-13 . . . . .SAVANNAHApr. 14-16 . . . . . .LEXINGTONApr. 21-23 . . . .GREENSBOROApr. 24-27 . . . .KANNAPOLISMay 7-9 . . . . . .CHARLESTONMay 10-13 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEMay 22-25 . . . .GREENSBOROMay 26-28 . .WEST VIRGINIA
706-368-9388www.romebraves.com
SAVANNAH SANDGNATSApr. 3-6 . . . . . . .LAKEWOODApr. 7-9 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAApr. 17-19 . . . . . .GREENVILLEApr. 29-May 1 . . .DELMARVAMay 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEMay 14-16 . . . . .GREENVILLEMay 17-20 . . . .CHARLESTONMay 29-June 1 . . . . . . .ROME
912-351-9150www.sandgnats.com
HOCKEYHome SchedulesCOLUMBUS
COTTONMOUTHSMar. 1 . . . .MISS. RIVERKINGSMar. 6 . . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLEMar. 8, 9 . . . .BLOOMINGTONMar. 13 . . . . . . . .PENSACOLAMar. 15 . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLEMar. 16 . . . . . . . . .LOUISIANA
706-571-0086http://cottonmouths.pointstreaksites.com
GWINNETT GLADIATORSMar. 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDAMar. 14 . .SOUTH CAROLINAMar. 23 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLEApr. 4 . . . . . . . . .GREENVILLEApr. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRAApr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRA
770-497-5100www.gwinnettgladiators.com
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SOCCERHome Schedule
ATLANTA SILVERBACKSApr. 19 . . . . . .SAN ANTONIOMay 3 . . . . . . . . . . .OTTAWAMay 31 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTAJune 7 . . . . . . .INDIANAPOLIS
678-608-0627AtlantaSilverbacksFC.com
GOLFMar. 15-16 . St. Patrick’s Golf Tournaments, Dublin, 478-272-5546Apr. 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Masters Golf Tournament
Augusta National Golf Club, 800-726-0243Apr. 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Scott Memorial Golf Scramble
Healy Point Country Club, Warner Robins, 478-923-6600Apr. 14-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greater Gwinnett Championship
PGA Champions Tour, Duluth, 770-232-7872
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