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HAPPENINGS AMONG LOCAL GROUPS, CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
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Albany Area Crime Stoppers The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm in the Community Room of the Law Enforcement Center.
Rotary Club of Thomasville Meets every Thursday at 12:15 pm at Plaza Restaurant. Thomasville Kiwanis Club Meets Friday 1 pm - 2 pm at Plaza Restaurant. Albany Golden K Kiwanis Club Meets 10 am - 11 am Wednesday at 2509 Homewood Drive. Albany Rotary Club Meets noon Thursday at Doublegate Country Club. Dougherty County Rotary Club Meets noon Tuesday at Doublegate Country Club. Kiwanis Club of Albany Meets at noon Wednesday at Darton College, Student Union room 252 Contact Roger Marietta (229) 894-2425 Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County Meets for lunch at 11:30 pm Monday at Hilton Garden Inn (meeting begins 12:15) 101 Front Street, Albany Contact David Shivers (229) 698-4253 Kiwanis Club of Lee County Meets at noon Thursday at Grand Isle Club 270 Grand Isle Drive Contact Gene Goldsmith at (229) 888-7802
American Cherokee Confederacy Accepting members with 1/16 or more of Indian heritage Contact (229) 787-5722 or Contact the tribal office 619 Pine Cone Road Camellia and Garden Club of Albany formerly the Men’s Garden Club, invites men and women to join. Meetings are 7 pm on the first Thursday of the month (except July, no meeting) at the Albany Federated Garden Club Building, 808 Fifth Ave. Contact Jim Warner, club president, at (229) 446-0004 The Daffodil Garden Club Third Tuesdays at 11 am (Not during summer months) Federated Garden Center 808 Fifth Ave, Albany For information (229) 436-6888. The Albany Audubon Society Meeting March 12, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Every 2nd Thursday Flint RiverQuarium 117 Pine Ave, Albany Albany Lion’s Club Meets first and third Tuesday at noon at Golden Corral. The Exchange Club of Albany Meets Fridays at noon at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds. Rotary Club of Americus Meets 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Tuesdays at GSW’s special dining room.
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Open Mic Night Every Tuesday 8:30 pm Join us on Tuesdays for Open Mic Night. A place for our future poets, musicians, and spoken word artists. Pre-register online or arrive by 8pm on Tuesday. No a capella performances will be permitted. Performers age 16-20 must be accompanied by an adult. Bacchus Wine Bar, 229 West Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA (229) 236-9463 visit@thomasville.org
Musical Happenings in Southwest Georgia
Pelham Country Jamboree Every Saturday night beginning at 5 pm is a growing musical phenomenon in downtown Pelham. Musicians play a variety of music, with country, bluegrass, and gospel the predominant favorites. Bring your instrument, admission is free, and concessions are available. Downtown Pelham, across from the train depot. Contact (229) 3778952 or pelhamcountryjamboree@yahoo.c om. Albany
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Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club - Cypress Grill at the Marina 2459 -H US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele Live music Thursdays & Fridays! Karaoke every Thursday! (229) 401-1295 Americus 3rd Annual Jazz Night Gala March 19, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Americus Center for the Arts 326 W Forsyth St
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Rum Runner Sports Bar 3988 N Valdosta Rd Valdosta Karaoke Wed-Sat 9pm (229) 241-9647
Icons Bar & Grill 104 N Washington St Albany Friday - 10 pm (229) 405-2298
corner Oglethorpe Lounge 825 W Oglethorpe Blvd Albany Tuesday - 8:30 pm (229) 438-5819 Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club - Cypress Grill at the Marina Thursdays 2459 US Highway 280 West Building E, Cordele (229) 276-1004
Billy Boy’s Bar & Grill 2238 Palmyra Rd Albany Thurs - 9 pm (229) 405-3570
Coach’s Sports Bar & Grill 2610 Dawson Rd Albany Tues & Wed - 9 pm (229) 496-1431
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After the initial shock of your engagement wears off, you’re slapped with a dose of reality saying, “Now I’ve got to plan this wedding!â€? As extremely busy as things will get, the most important thing to decide when planning your wedding is this: “I will NOT look back on this day in years to come and only remember how stressful it was!â€? So, what do you do first after it sinks it that your days as a Miss are coming to an end? First, you pick a date. After that’s decided, you buy a planner, sit down, and make a rough draft of everything you want your big day to be! Is the food important? Will a certain type of flowers make or break my wedding? What about the venue? Does that $5,000 that we’ve been trying to save for the past few years really need to be spent on just ONE thing? If you even have to ask yourself these questions, then the answer is already no! People love to eat, yes, but I can almost guarantee you that weeks or even days down the road they’ll have already forgotten about that under seasoned baked chicken and the flowers. Yes hydrangeas and peonies are beyond gorgeous, but aren’t roses just as beautiful? As far as a venue goes, take into consideration the things that are important to you and your fiancĂŠ. If focusing on a Christcentered marriage is a priority to you, then consider getting married in your home church. If you and your husband-to-be spend a lot of time together enjoying various activities in the outdoors, then look into some sort of barn or an open field. It is more than possible to create a
beautiful wedding while still being frugal! If you happen to receive the blessing of an unlimited budget, by all means have whatever your heart desires. After you’ve decided on your budget, it’s time to pick your vendors. If you’re a Type A person, like myself, then chances are you’ll be a Type A bride as well. My fiancĂŠ proposed on June 25 around 7:30 that night, and by 10:30 I was emailing my photographer to book her for our wedding! Crazy? I think not, and here’s why! At the end of your wedding day, you will be absolutely exhausted. From spending the whole day primping and anticipating the first sight of your Groom to dancing the night away with your new husband and all of your closest friends, hugging and speaking to every person you’ve ever worked for, or went to school with, and let’s not forget about those who changed your diapers in the nursery at church. By the end of it all, I can almost guarantee you’ll wake up the next morning with your new husband and think,“All those months of planning, and it went by way too fast!â€? You’ll be trying to go back and think of what you were doing at each hour of the day, what was being said, what was being done, and you more than likely won’t remember it all. How could you? It was only THE craziest, busiest, yet most special day of your life. And this is where your photographer comes into play! Ten years down the road, you won’t remember how good the food was. You may not even remember how your second cousin See BRIDE, page 9
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Albany Mall Events Jan 4 -16 - MLK Day Celbration Student Art Exhibit Jan 8 - 9 - 2016 Fashion Board Interviews Jan 15 - 18 - Just IN Time WInter Sidewalk Clearance Every Friday & Saturday Dance VRW-Post 2875 315 Philema Road Cover at door - 7:00 pm (229) 883-9950
Every Friday-Sunday Imagination Theater Showtimes Flint RiverQuarium, 100 Pine Ave $4.50-$6 Friday: Kings of Baja 1:15 & 4:15; Micro Planet 2:15; Alligator Kingdom 3:15 Saturday: Kings of Baja 1:15 & 4:15; Micro Planet 2:15; Alligator Kingdom 3:15 Sunday: Kings of Baja 1:15 & 4:15; Micro Planet 2:15; Alligator Kingdom 3:15 (229) 639.2650 Every Friday-Saturday Wetherbee Planetarium Thronateeska Heritage Center 100 Roosevelt Ave $3.50 Planetarium Show Schedule 10:30 a.m.- Molecularium 11:30 a.m.- Earth Moon and Sun 1:00 p.m.- Astronomyths 2:00 p.m.- Two Small Pieces of Glass 3:00 p.m.- Black Holes Moultrie/Colquitt Yoga with Danielle Posey & Betty Koukis Tuesdays - Flow Yoga - 9:30 Wednesdays - Hot Yoga - 9:30 Fridays - Yin Yoga - 5:30 $10 - $15 per class www.colquittcountyarts.com Tifton
UPCOMING FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
Downtown Farmers Market Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Downtown Railway Depot Second Saturdays: Super Saturdays at the Tift Theatre - Family Friendly Movies, 1 pm Third Mondays: Movie Musical Mondays at the Tift Theatre - 7 pm Fourth Sundays: Golden Star Sundays - Old Hollywood Movies, 3 pm Thomasville Blue Star Museums: Jack Hadley Black History Museum Tuesdays – Fridays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Jack Hadley Black History Museum 214 Alexander Street This is one of the museum’s annual celebrations where we exhibit our patriotic pride by offering military families a chance to see how generations of African Americans have served their country with honor and distinction from the American Revolutionary War through the present. Thomas County Museum of History Tours Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 11:30 am 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm www.thomascountyhistory.org (229) 226-7664 Butterfly Garden Work Day 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Our Butterfly Garden volunteers usually meet on the first Thursday of the month to tend our beautiful Butterfly Garden. Please call Donna Legare at (850) 3861148 or the Birdsong office at (229) 377-4408 for more information. Birdsong Nature Center 2106 Meridian Road 322 birdsong@birdsongnaturecenter.org Valdosta
First Friday Downtown Valdosta First Friday is an event singles can get together, business people can relax and couples can enjoy the charm of Downtown Valdosta. Cordele SAM Shortline Excursion Train Georgia Veterans State Park 105 9th Ave E, Cordele, GA 31015 Ride (229) 276-0755 Novel Nights Book Club Lake Blackshear Resort has a book club, Novel Nights, that will meet the third Tuesday of every month at Cordelia's Restaurant at 7pm. There is no cost to join. Food and beverages are on your own.
Americus Koinonia Farm 1324 GA Highway 49 South Americus, Georgia 877.738.1741 We sell our grass-fed beef, eggs from our free-range chickens, pastured pork and fresh blueberries, grapes and vegetables in season. The Welcome Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays. Suggested donation for lunch is $5 for adults and $3 for children age 10 or under. www.koinoniafarm.org email: info@koinoniafarm.org
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Jan 16 - Feb 13 " The Moulthrop Family" Ed Moulthrop was Princeton educated in architecture and knew enough about engineering, botany and science that he developed the tools and processes to create his unique wood pieces. The homemade lathes he created for turning large bowls were brilliant feats of engineering. Woodturning was not a new form of art when he began, but he worked hard to show it to the world as an art form. He taught his technique to his son, Philip Moulthrop and his grandson, Matt Moulthrop who have continued the legacy. A Moulthrop piece is recognizable by its form, wood, and finish and stand out by being simple, sleek and seductive. Their focus is to enhance the natural qualities of the wood by heightening the hidden grain with shape. In the words of Philip Moulthrop “You can’t make wood look better than it is. I just reveal what the tree has to offer.” Philip and Matt Moulthrop have always lived in Georgia and are represented by The Signature Shop in Atlanta. Their work is exhibited by major museums, collected by foreign dignitaries, prominent individuals, celebrities and now they are coming to the Colquitt County Arts Center! Website: http://www.colquittcountyarts.c om Location: Colquitt County Arts Center Contact: 229-985-1922 Fees/Admission: Free Artist Guild Meetings Every first Thursday, 6:00 pm Colquitt County Arts Center (229) 985-1922 www.colquittcountyarts.com
Creative Quilters Guild The Quilt Guild meets at the Colquitt County Arts Center on every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00. If you are interested in joining please contact Gwen Colson at 229985-1103. The yearly dues are $15. Tifton
The Wizard of Oz The Tiftarea YMCA 14th Annual Father Daughter Dance February 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $40 per couple, $10 for additional daughter Includes dinner, dancing, entertainment, raffles, and a free 5x7 photo (229) 391-9622 tiftareaymca.org Glenn Simmions - Folk Art & Recycled Glass Sculpture Through Feb Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village, 1392 Whiddon Mill Rd, (229) 3915205 Tour the Historic Tift Theatre Every 3rd Saturday 10 am -12 pm admission: In Kind Donation. www.tifttheatre.org Thomasville Forever Young Adult Book Club Join the Forever Young Adult book club every forth Monday of the month from 6-7 pm at The Bookshelf (all ages are welcome)! The Bookshelf, 126 South Broad Street Annie Jones (229) 228-7767 annie@bookshelfthomasville.c om Whet Your Palette
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE IN LOCAL ARTS AND THEATER Occurs on the third Thursday of every month. Taste of Thomasville Food Tour Occurs every Saturday 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Taste of Thomasville is a walking and tasting tour where you will enjoy a fun one of a kind, culinary experience while strolling through Thomasville. Tours are scheduled every Friday & Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Tours are $40 pp (plus handling fee.) Visit www.TasteOfThomasvilleFood Tour.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Advance purchase required. Various restaurants in downtown Debra Smith: 800-979-3370 dsmith@tasteofthomasvillefoo dtour.com Taste of Thomasville: After Hours Occurs every Thursday at 5:30 pm Join us for a night tour of Downtown Thomasville! This tour will include 5 different stops to sample cocktails, beer, and wine, as well as snacks, from local restaurants. Tours are $50 for everything, or $40 if you choose not to drink. Contact: Debra Smith dsmith@tasteofthomasville.co m Americus Americus Center for the Arts Open Every Saturday 9 am Noon 326 W Forsyth St, Downtown Albany/Lee Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer The fun begins when the lights go out.
February 12, 13/18, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm Sunday matinees February 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm Renaissance Connection’s When Sistahs Gather February 1 - 28 Art Exhibit, Albany Area Arts Council Dougherty County Public Libraries • Toddler Time Tuesdays Central Library - 10:00 am Ages 0-2 with parent. Music, movement & fun! • Crafty Saturdays - Central Library - 10:00 am - Make and take crafts. • Story Time Wednesdays Northwest Library - 10:30 am Ages 2 -5 • Adventures in Art - Central Library - Fridays at 11:00 am A creative experience for homeschoolers. • Crafters Anonymous Northwest Library - Thursdays at 6:30 pm - Bring your favorite craft project or learn to crochet. Lee County Public Libraries • Storycraft Every Monday, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Redbone Library 104 Thundering Springs, Leesburg Hear a children’s story and created a related craft. (229) 903-8871 • Oakland Knitting Club Every 2nd Tuesday - Lessons Every 4th Tuesday - Knit-along 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Bring size 8 or 9 US straight knitting needles, medium yarn (4) containing acrylic. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Lee County Library. • Maker Camp - Leesburg Each Tuesday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Maker Camp is a Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts, and Math (STEAM) program that is recommended for ages 4 and up. Coffee & Conversation and Adventures in Art Albany Museum of Art (AMA) Every 1st Friday, 10 am Join our interim curator, Katie Dillard, as she does a gallary talk on our Evans Gallery. Full Spectrum Wildlife: Selections from our Permeanent Collection. You can also bring the kids by for Adventures in Art at the same time. They will have fun and stimulating handon activities. www.albanymuseum.com (229) 439-8400 Middle School Monets Albany Museum of Art (AMA) Each Tuesday, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Give your child the opportunity for some artistic expression on Tuesday afternoons each week. For students in 6th to 8th grade. Call today to register. www.albanymuseum.com (229) 439-8400 Wonderful Wednesdays Albany Museum of Art (AMA) 311 Meadowlark Dr Each Wednesday, 10 to 11:45 am Are you looking for a fun weekly activity for you and your friends? Every Wednesday, adults can come participate in classes with activities like jewelry making, adult coloring, watercolor, acrylics, calligraphy, and much more. The workshops will offer a different and exciting activity each week. Register before space fills up. www.albanymuseum.com (229) 439-8400 Cocktails & Acrylics at the AMA See ART, page 16
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Weddings 2016
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Couples adhere to many traditions on their wedding days, including the exchange of wedding rings. Wedding rings symbolize the union of two people and their pledge to remain faithful to each other. No one is exactly sure just when the tradition of exchanging wedding rings originated, but some say it can be traced back to ancient Egypt, when the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings was made. Reeds growing along the Nile were twisted and braided into rings and given during betrothal ceremonies. The round ring symbolized eternity, and the hole within the center meant a gateway to things unknown. Since reeds were not very durable, soon ivory, leather and bone were used to create wedding rings. As new lands were explored and territories expanded, traditions from one culture were adopted and modified by other cultures. The same is true with wedding rings. According to the Diamond Source, wedding rings were adopted by Romans and incorporated into Western wedding ceremonies. Romans’ rings were highly decorated, and some historians believe wedding rings were given to represent ownership over brides instead of symbolizing love. These rings were made of iron and called “Anulus Pronubus,” or “betrothal ring.” Rings have been simplified since those days and ultimately made of many materials. Throughout history, wedding rings were worn on various fingers and even both hands, whereas many married people in Western cultures now wear their wedding rings on the left hand and
on the fourth finger. Romans once believed that this finger contained a vein, called the “Vena Amoris,” that ran directly to the heart. Though that is not true, the tradition has prevailed. Other legends say that, when blessing a Christian marriage, priests would bind the marriage by saying, “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,” simultaneously touching the ring to the recipient’s thumb, index finger and middle finger, before slipping it on the fourth finger while saying, “Amen.” Another theory on ring placement is that wedding rings are worn on the ring finger because that finger isn’t used as much as the rest of the hand, ensuring delicate ring materials won’t be damaged. Ross Simmons Jewelry states that gold is still the most popular metal choice for wedding rings, but couples are opting for some other metals that are more durable. Platinum is popular not only because it is long-wearing, but it also tends to be the most expensive. It’s also a dense metal and can feel heavy in hand. Tungsten carbide is another durable metal that has grown in popularity in recent years. These rings cannot be cut and resoldered, which means it’s important to size the rings correctly the first time. Titanium is both lightweight and durable, and it’s popular because it is hypoallergenic, making it practical for those with allergies to other metals. Wedding rings continue to serve as symbols of a couple’s vows and union. Much like the marriage itself, they are designed to last the test of time.
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Continued from page 5 showed up wearing white (happens all the time, by the way). But one thing you are sure to always have are the beautiful pictures of every beautiful moment of your beautiful day! If you’re going to splurge on anything wedding related, I would definitely suggest it be your photographer. After you have chosen which professionals will be taking care of different aspects of your big day, you get to choose which special ladies will stand by your side! When choosing your bridal party, make sure you ask those who add the most to your life. Your wedding is not the time to feel obliged to ask every childhood friend you’ve ever had to be one of your bridesmaids. Just make sure, whether you have two bridesmaids or ten, that each one of them is special to you and would do all that they could to help make your day the best for you! Every bride does everything differently, but always consider making sure your girls know up front what is expected of them and what they are responsible for: paying for the dress and shoes of your choosing, attending different fittings and events with you, etc. Believe it or not, it’s not only expensive to have a wedding, it’s expensive to be in one, too! So, letting your girls know all they need to know up front saves everyone confusion later. Something you will also find your bridesmaids very helpful with is your wedding showers. Some will host, some will attend different ones to help you write down and keep track of everything you’re given, and some will be responsible for making invitations and letting guests know where you are registered. Registry is important! Your wedding registry is something that you should really put some time and thought into since every gift you receive at your wedding will more than likely be something that goes into your new home! I would be lying to you if I told you that I hadn’t already thought and daydreamed about what colors I wanted to decorate our kitchen in and
what accents we would have in our living room to match the furniture way before he actually popped the question. When deciding what to register for, remember this rule of thumb: Not everyone thinks the way that you do. Depending on how well I know who I’m buying for, sometimes I tend to get multiples of less expensive things. But just because that’s what I usually do, doesn’t mean that six of your aunts and uncles won’t go in together and buy you something bigger and nicer. It makes total sense to register for that Kitchen Aide mixer, and please don’t let the price of it stop you from adding it to your wish list! Another thing to consider is your china. “Do I go with fine china or everyday china?!” Either one you decide is fine, but make sure if you decide to go with fine china that you also register for some everyday dishware to use as well. We decided to go with a very affordable yet elegant looking everyday china that is also dishwasher safe. You just can’t beat that! I know that traditions say you should have a set of fine china to set up in that beautiful cherry wood china cabinet, but let’s be honest, if you aren’t planning to entertain or host holidays at your home, then why would you want your guests to pay $80 a plate to just sit there for looks. Speaking of traditions ... Now, living in the heart of the south, traditions tend to big a huge part of everything we do. Weddings are no different! Wedding etiquette states that the Bride must wear white, that her father must escort her down the aisle to the wedding march, and that there should be separate sides of seating for the bride’s and the groom’s guests. But, we’re starting to see a trend with today’s brides that stem away from the typical customs used in the past. I am wearing an ivory Allure dress, walking down the aisle with my daddy to a surprise song that he’s never heard, and our guests will be mingled together in our church because each person is important to me and to my fiancé. Make sure while planning your big day that you are also taking into consideration your Groom’s preferences as well. Most of
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Weddings 2016
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Wedding season is among us, and during the planning of your big day, it is inevitable that one question will always be asked. Where are you registered? A wedding registry is a huge part of the planning process, because the items you choose will ultimately play a role in your lives together following the “I dos�. Our family at Annie’s Place Gift Shoppe in Tifton has been serving Georgia brides for almost ten years as they create the wedding registry of their dreams. Here are a few tips that we have given couples over the years. Choose items that reflect your style. Are you a more laid back couple? Choosing a nice everyday pattern might be a great option for you. Do you plan on hosting more formal dinner parties? You might want to look at fine china patterns as well. Choose items for your registry that reflect your own personal style and taste. After all, these are the things that you will be using in your own home for years to come. Choose different price points. People want to take part in your special day, and most do so by purchasing a wedding gift. It is a good idea to select items for your registry at various price points out of courtesy for your friends and family. Some people may have a budget of $20 or less, while others can spend much more. Giving people options to choose from is always a good idea. Ask your hostesses to include your registry locations
on your shower invitations. Not only do people want to celebrate your wedding with gifts, but they also want to know they are getting you something that you need or want. Knowing exactly where you are registered allows your shower guests to easily find what you need or want. It cuts down on any guess work and is more convenient for them. Ask for help. Most stores that offer bridal registries have trained consultants on hand to help you during your registry process. They know the ins and outs of wedding registries and can give you tips and suggestions on brands or items that you might not know about. They also can tell you about any discounts, free gifts, or other promotions that may be going on in their store at that time. At Annie’s Place, we have a professional bridal registry consultant on hand each day to help couples select the perfect items for their list. Our job is to make your registry process as fun and stress free as possible. Start early and have fun! It is never too early to begin your bridal registry. Many couples find that people begin asking for their registries early on in their engagement. Even if you start small with a few items, you can always add more to your registry over time. It’s always a good idea too to include your fiancÊ as well. Choosing items for your life together as a married couple can be one of the greatest and most exciting parts of your wedding planning process. Relax and enjoy it!
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LABYBYRD’S TOP TEN HOTTEST TRENDS LIST FOR WEDDINGS IN 2016 In this article, I want to start the wedding season off with LadyByrd’s top 10 ten hottest trends for weddings in 2016. I hope to see many of these trends in our local South Georgia weddings! #1 Metallica! Get your shine on in 2016! Metals are the rage for wedding colors in 2016. The most popular will be rose gold, copper and bronze, bringing beautiful shimmery accents to invitations, table centerpieces and wedding rings! Wouldn’t a pretty bronze eyeshadow or copper lip color be exquisite on a blissful bride? Gold and silver are also contenders to add flair to your wedding color palette this year. #2 Wedding cakes on freeze? While I would love to announce the end of the naked wedding cake trend, it appears to be going strong headed into 2016. However, a new trend puts a freeze on naked cakes, the ice cream cake! How fun is that? No longer just for birthday parties, ice cream cakes have invaded the wedding scene! The innovative bride of the year award would go to the bride who sets hers ice cream cake on an ice sculpture to keep it cool! #3 Nix the wedding cake! Another neat trend that is easy on the pocket is to nix the wedding cake altogether and to opt for your favorite dessert! Cheesecake fans, like myself, are saying down with cake and creating cheesecake tiered masterpieces for their weddings. Couples are also opting to have assortments of their favorite pies, candies, cookies, cupcakes and other desserts in addition to their wedding cake. Apple pie a la mode would be a wonderful end to a meal at any reception!
#4 Midnight Snacks! What in the world does a midnight snack have to do with a wedding? With many weddings planning the reception meal around 7 or 8 pm, reception partying tends to go well past midnight. Many considerate couples provide a last night snack to keep the partygoers happy! Great midnight snack options are tacos from a local fast food restaurant, PB&J sandwiches, bar snacks like sliders, mozzarella sticks, etc. #5 Food Truck Fest A huge hit at weddings this year are to add a fun food truck to your reception or midnight snack meal. For a reception, have a row of food trucks for your very own food truck festival! Or have your favorite food truck pull up around midnight to bring yummy items to refill your hungry partying guests. And hey, you may even be able to convince the local ice cream truck to come out and join in the fun! #6 Band or DJ? Why Choose? The 2016 couple says why choose when you can have it all! Opt for a live band during the reception and a DJ for the after party! This way, you can have the best of both worlds and can have different genres of music to please the crowd! #7 Mr. & Mrs. Signature Cocktails Instead of having an open bar free for all, why not have His and Her signature cocktails? Sit down with your favorite bartender or mixologist and create your own cocktail! It can be a couples’ cocktail or separate ones for bride and groom. Be creative with special names for your drinks to add a little character to your libation. #8 EPIC Shots In 2015, having your wedding all over
social media is all the rage, couples are really taking care in 2016 to work with their photographer and videographer to create shareable moments that will hopefully go viral. While the best moments cannot be staged, photographers and videographers should be aware of your intent to share your content so that they can be on the lookout for unique elements of your wedding such as a fun choreographed reception dance or unique wedding vows that you know will be a hit. Also, the epic wedding movie trailer is changing the way wedding videos are done in 2016. No longer are couples interested in the home video quality of their parents’ day. Videographers with the skills to produce move quality scenes and photographers who can deliver magazine quality photos will be in high demand this year. #9 Unique seating arrangements Seating arrangements will take on an entire new look in 2016. For the wedding ceremony, the standard theater style setup is so 2015! Circular seating and seating turned inward, giving guests a more intimate feel at the ceremony, will take center stage this year. Also with receptions, event planners are throwing away the standard all round or all rectangle
tables and mixing things up. In 2016, your planner should show you how to mix different size tables to create a more intimate and conversational feel. And lounge areas are a must for the late night after party, so make sure the leather couches are brought in for the reception after party. #10 THE BIG Grand Finale… While other couples are planning grand entrances, wow your guests with a grand exit! The latest trend is to not just exit in a fancy car among a parade of sparklers, but to leave on a bang, literally! Exiting with fireworks, a marching band or even a helicopter to pick you up and whisk you away to your honeymoon with leave your guests with their mouths’ dropping! Happy Planning! Cheers, LadyByrd the Eventista Have a question or need wedding planning advice? Contact LadyByrd at ladybyrdevents@gmail.com.
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February 5 - Noon, Billy C. Black Building Room 172 Health Disparities Research Community Community-Based Participatory Research and the Detroit Urban Research Center: An Interdisciplinary Approach to addressing Health Inequities. February 11 - The Canellakis-Brown Duo performance 7:30 pm, Billy C. Black Building Auditorium February 25 - 28 - Theatre Production Flyn West, 8:00 pm, Billy C. Black Building Auditorium. Sunday matinee 2:00 pm. March 11 - The Albany State University Colllege of Education Educators Summit “Advancing Educational Excellence in K-12 schools and Beyond,” Billy C. Black Building, Keynote speaker: Kathalenna Monds March 17 - Modern Jazz to Fushion: A Retrospective Jazz Faculty Recital, 7:30 pm, Billy C. Black Building Auditorium
February 5 – Baseball vs. Central Alabama CC, 3 pm February 6 – Baseball vs. Wallace Dothan CC, 2 pm February 6 – Softball vs. Northwest Florida State College, 3 & 5 pm February 10 – Servant Leadership sponsored Blood Drive February 10 – Basketball vs. Atlanta Metro, 6 pm February 13 – Dancing with the Albany Stars February 13 – Basketball vs. East Georgia, 2 pm February 16 – B-Term Registration, 10 am – noon & 4 pm – 6 pm February 26 – A-Term Last Day of Classes February 26 – Baseball vs. Gulf Coast CC, 3 pm February 29 – A-Term Finals March 1- B-Term Begins March 2 – Baseball vs. Chipola, 5 pm March 4 – Baseball vs. Lake Michigan, 6 pm March 5 – Albany Marathon on campus March 5 – Baseball vs. Tallahassee CC, 2 pm
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February 1-27 - Annette Ridgon Swan Exhibit open at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture at ABAC February 2 - 7pm First Tuesday Concert Series featuring Duo Allant (World Class flute and guitar ensemble) in the ABAC Chapel- free February 6 - 8am ACT Testing- must register at act.org February 11 - 7pm ABAC Presents: Peach State Opera Company in Mozart's Don Giovanni in the ABAC Howard Auditorium- Cost: $15 ($10 for students) February 13 - 9am Stallion Day- register at www.abac.edu/stalliondays 12pm AGR Barrel Race at the ABAC Arena
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Upcoming Black History Month Events at FAMU Stories from the Civil Rights Movement The event will be held Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in the FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Lecture Hall, Room 2000.
transformative leaders in the world, The event will be held on Feb. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in FAMU’s Lee Hall Auditorium. Free tickets must be reserved at https://thompsonspeaks.eventbrite.com.
Identity Lecture Series FAMU alum and CEO of Music is My Business Aaron Paxton Arnold will be returning to the "Hill” on Feb. 10 to participate in the 2016 Identity Lecture Series in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum. Lectures begin at 10 a.m. Due to limited seating RSVP at www.idlectures.com.
Life is Absurd From February 17 – February 21 The FAMU Essential Theatre will host “Life is Absurd: An Evening of One-Act Plays” at FAMU’s Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio. All weekday performances will be at 8 p.m.; however there will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday. ies of what is accepted as normal. For tickets prices and purchases contact. 850- 561-2425.
A Conversation with John W. Thompson FAMU will host “A Conversation with John W. Thompson.” The event offers a rare opportunity for alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community, thought, and business leaders to engage in conversation with one of the most
Afra-Retroism and the American South In celebration of Black History Month, Florida A&M University’s Department of English and Modern Languages will host the 8th Annual Spring Literary Forum Series February 25-26 at Lee Hall Auditorium. This event is free. www.famu.edu
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Contestant: Michael Decuir Partner: Samantha Helton • Graduate of Southern University in New Orleans • Currently the Director of the Jazz and Marching Bands at Albany State University • Husband of Lynn and proud father of four children
Maestro Henry Hernandez
• Co-founder and artistic director of Tallahassee’s World Ballet • Principal dancer of Orlando Ballet, then known as the Southern Ballet Theatre (SBT)
Contestant: Aaryn Valenzuela Partner: Gil Moura • A reporter and co-anchor at WALB • A native of San Antonio, Texas • Graduate of Angelo State University in San Angelo where obtained a B.A. in Journalism, and a minor in English
Dr. Paul Jones • President of Fort Valley State University • Served as interim president of Darton State College • Holds a tenured faculty position at Georgia College
Contestant: Winfred Dukes Partner: Tyshiba Maxie
Contestant: Katie Thurber Partner: Ismail Tolbert
• Elected to the House of Representatives in 1996 • Serves as CEO of Dukes, Edwards and Dukes, Inc., a family owned construction/real estate firm based in Albany, Georgia
• A reporter at FOX 31 • Originally from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi • Attended the University of Alabama • Enjoys running, hiking and other outdoor activities
Dr. Beverly A. Barber • Retired professor emerita faculty from Florida A & M University • Served as the first choreographer for the FAMU Marching 100 • Serves as director of the Bethel AME Liturgical Dance Company
Tyshiba Maxie • In 2006 she opened the Uptown Dance Studio, LLC. • Serves as professional counselor in the Dougherty County School System • Graduate of Albany State University
Dr. Elizabeth Delancy • Assistant Professor of Dance at Darton State College • Danced professionally with the New York-based Urban Bush Women • Founder of the Darton State College Community Dance Education Program
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Continued from page 7 Grab a friend and a bottle of wine and join AMA every second Thursday from 6:30 - 9 pm for Cocktails and Acrylics, as our trained teachers help even the artistically challenged create a visually appealing painting. Classes are for those 21 years and older. Register early, as seating is limited. Call the museum at 229.439.8400 or email yjones@albanymuseum.com to reserve your canvas. Cost: $35/members and $45/non-members includes all painting materials Brunch & Brushes Join us for one Saturday each month from 10am - 12pm as participants have the opportunity to express their creativity through painting. Classes are for those 21 years and older. Register early, as seating is limited. Call the museum at 229-439-8400 or email yjones@albanymuseum.com to reserve your canvas. Cost: $45/members & $55/non-members includes all painting materials and brunch.
With a mere vision and passion for fine cuisine, Albany Fish Company was officially open for business December 2014. Serving an array of fresh seafood and signature dishes, this establishment has been an absolute success in every sense of the word. This past December marked AFC’s 1-year anniversary. Owner, Glenn “Chef G” Singfield Jr., says he is truly humbled by the entire experience. He has always enjoyed cooking. What first began as a young man’s interest in cooking at home for family and friends has evolved into one of Southwest Georgia’s most highly rated eateries. With experience acquired through his time at Le Cordon Bleu and the skills he learned from his mother, Chef G has been able to build an establishment that is warm, welcoming, and serves dishes that are sure to have you coming back. Chef G attributes the restaurant’s success to its incredibly supportive patrons who take to social media and share
their experience in addition to word of mouth. The restaurant has seen a tremendous amount of growth since it first launched. What was once a finance company at the end of a shopping center now stands the home of one of SWGA’s finest seafood eateries. Here you’ll find fully stocked fresh seafood, screenedin dining area, full service bar, and an incredible menu with specialties. Chef G has plans to expand the restaurant even further. His hopes are to add more unique items to the menu in order to supply the area with even greater selections. Albany Fish Company is more than a restaurant; It’s an experience. Great food and service topped off with a wonderful environment. If you are in the area and have a taste for a delectable dish like Red Snapper, Po Boys, Shrimp Linguine, Softshelled crab, Shrimp Quesadillas, Gator Chili… just to name a few, then stop by AFC at 1921 Dawson Rd Albany, GA. Like us on Facebook
Toddlersaurus Time 10:30 am – 11:30 am Monthly on 3rd Thursday until December 18, 2015 Thronateeska Heritage Center 100 West Roosevelt Avenue Free with Science Museum Admission Appropriate for ages 2-5; Write, Color, Draw and Explore in a new section of the science museum each month. Alex La Pierre (229) 432.6955 Toddler Tuesdays Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for arts, crafts, movement and stories. Toddler Tuesday is a great opportunity for toddlers and parents to explore and create! Children will create works inspired by our collection of art or a short story read in class. For children 5 years and younger. Reservations required by 5pm the Monday before. Call (229) 439-8400 or email yjones@albanymuseum.com to reserve a seat for you and your toddler. Free Admission. Valdosta A Murder is Announced An Agatha Christie murder mystery by Leslie Darbon February 4 - 6 and 11 - 13 at 7:30 pm February 7 at 3:00 pm Theatre Guild Valdosta 122 N Ashly St tgv@bellsouth.net (229) 24-STAGE
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TIFT ON Hog-N-Bones 2008 US HWY 82 W (229) 238-2491 Dave’s Bread & Coffee House 1805 North Tift Ave (229) 472-1041 Dick’s Wings 3310 US Hwy 82 W (229) 445-3891 ALBANY Casa Tapatia Mexican Restaurant 108 N Slappey Blvd Open Mon - Sat (229) 903-8802 Mellow Mushroom 2825 Nottingham Way (229) 888-4646 Blackbeard’s B & B Bar-BQue 2209 N Slappey Blvd (229) 878-6369 The Catch 2332 Whispering Pines Rd (229) 446-2235 Sonny’s Bar-B-Q 1900 N Slappey Blvd (229) 883-7427 Henry Campbell Steakhouse 629 N Westover Blvd
(229) 594-9288 LEESBURG Riverfront Bar-B-Q 1533 US HWY 19 S (229) 888-4647 Rice Bowl Buffet 1561 US HWY 19 S (229) 446-0407 AMER ICUS Perry’s Chicken 125 US Hwy 280 W (229) 924-0307 Rosemary & Thyme 125 W Lamar St (229) 924-1555 T HOM ASV IL LE Liam’s Restaurant 113 E Jackson St (229) 226-9944 Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant 1800 Smith Ave (229) 226-6265
(229) 551-0012 Sports Live Bar & Grill 15138 US HWY 19 S (229) 233-8330 Savannah Moon Bakery & Cafe 109 N Broad St (229) 227-0081 Boston Barbeque 110 S Main St Boston, GA (229) 498-7266 Audrey’s Kuntry Kitchen 1530 GA HWY 93 S Cairo, GA Jonah’s Fish & Grits 109 E Jackson St (229) 226-0508 Rock Bottom Seafood & Grill 2115 Smith Ave (229) 236-5656 C ORDELE Carter’s Hamburger 1213 S 7th St (229) 273-5822
Billiard Academy World Famous Chili Dogs 121 S Broad St (229) 226-9981
L-Bo’s Barbeque & Grill 1030 US HWY 280 W (229) 273-4311
Scoop Deli and Ice Cream 115 W Jefferson St
Golden Corral 2110 E 16th Ave (229) 271-8681
King’s Grill BBQ 606 S 10th St (229) 513-0181 Ken’s Barbeque 204 W 24th Ave (229) 273-8251 V AL DO ST A LongHorn Steakhouse 1110 N Saint Augustine Rd (229) 588-8225 Red Lobster 1179 N Saint Augustine Rd (229) 244-7587 Autry Bar-B-Que 1809 S Patterson St (229) 241-9449 Bubba Jax Crab Shack 1700 W Hill Ave (229) 469-4368 Smok’n Pig 4228 N Valdosta Rd (229) 245-8227 Buffalo Wild Wings 1553 Baytree Rd (229) 241-7246 Weezie Real Pit BBQ 736 E Hill Ave (229) 247-4110
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with Erica Savage Wilson
Greetings and Happy Heart Month! I am your food blogger Erica and I invite you to the Southwest Georgia Beat’s food column, the five spoon experience! Thank YOU for joining me as we discover some of SWGA’s most flavorful jewels and we still have much
to cover - Morgan, Parrot, Leslie, Shellman, Plains, Arlington, Blakely are just a few areas of uncharted territory. Are you ready?!? idreamcaviar is the heart of my universal elation of all that food produces-life, joy, relationships, unforgettable moments, memories and snapshots. The world is yours to travel on a plate using cutlery or your fingers...simple or luxe, idreamcaviar is your illustrious blog for delish dishes that I’m enlivened to present to you.
I hope you are enjoying the presentation of some of SWGA’s eateries. We have much territory to cover and I welcome suggestions within our SWGA footprint. Please continue to share your food experiences with me featured in the five spoon experience! You can connect when I’m out and about, on Facebook at idreamcaviar.com or Instagram @idreamcaviar. There’s so much to discover, taste and enjoy friend and the SWGA Beat provides excellent informative content to include the five spoon experience writings and ratings-stay connected to The Beat and bon appétit! Sassee Britches 117 Main Street. Sasser, GA 39885 Open: Wednesdays – Saturday, 11am-4pm Driving down US Highway 82 is a commute home for some or a weekday/weekend respite for others. A relaxed roadway flanked by farms, filling stations and railroad tracks are some of the stress-less views one may inhale, and with a right turn on
Main street into Sasser, a quaint tealcolored building holds another reason to yet breathe in the ease. Sassee Britches is the gift to any personality. The atmosphere of stepping into a familiar kitchen with hovering scents of nostalgia, greet you as do the lovely ladies of this establishment. The heartbeat of Sassee Britches is painted on the walls and smiles of the patrons and owner; it is a delightful experience and one to be remembered. The tomato pie is one of the fan favorites and a dish that I refuse to cease from discussing! Filled with ingredients and a recipe that is specific to SB’s, the secret flavors to include cream cheese is not only inviting and delicious to your flavor endings, but one that must be enjoyed in its entirety. As a balance, a salad with fresh greens and bites of fruit is a filling lunch or early dinner choice. Another favorite, the pimento cheese burger, yes friends, burger is a must for any pimento cheese fan or novice. The burger is housed in between bread that is homemade by SB’s and unbelievable in bite! And to complete your meal, please have a made-fromscratch cinnamon roll and tea cake. And if you cannot eat these sweet treats after your meal, it is advised by the Ms. Martha to heat the cinnamon roll for 30 seconds on the dot! Ms. Martha, Polly and Munchie’s heart is truly on every plate and will
land quite lovely on your palate. There is outdoor seating available for your pleasure. The indoor table is for conversation and waiting for your fresh meal if seating outside is not an option. Wherever you eat, hearing the joy in these ladies stories and the history of Martha’s sweet and savory delights are enough to sit and chat for a while. Expose your friends, family and community to a true gem in our region and experience a true homemade menu and meal – and don’t forget to sign the guest book! Sassee Britches
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Marathon Details 10th Annual Albany Marathon and Half marathon®
THE ROUTE The marathon route described as fast and flat includes a scenic tour of Albany: ALBANY — Area residents will notice several a. Start is on Front Street next to Veteran's Park, near the Riverfront. temporary road closings in the area Saturday, b. Pass Albany's historic Sand Dunes, thought to be the March 5th, one of the top 10 qualifiers for the Boston Marathon, SNICKERS® Marathon and northern reaches of the Gulf of Mexico thousands of years ago Half Marathon welcomes almost 2000 c. Two college campuses, Albany State University and Darparticipants to the area. ton State College Course records were set in 2011 by Tesfaye d. Lake Loretta Alemayehu, who trains in Antioch, California, e. Circles through Rawson Circle, a designated garden shattering the 26.2 mile course and setting a neighborhood race record in 2:17:09 and in 2008 Janet f. Hilsman Park - a natural limesink. Cherobon from Lawrenceville, GA with a time g. Through Thronateeska Heritage Museum and the old of 2:37:26. train depot At press time 565 folks have signed up to run h. Finish is along the river trail at RiverFront Park behind the marathon and 466 for the half marathon. the Albany Welcome Center.
To date, 1031 registrations have originated from 36 states outside of Georgia, United Kingdom, Brazil and Canada. Last year, we had 1490 registered runners. The Albany Marathon announced it’s rebranding to the SNICKERS® Marathon and Half Marathon in August of last year. The race originally started as the SNICKERS® MARATHON® Energy Bar Marathon and Half Marathon, to which the runners nicknamed it the SNICKERS® Marathon. MARS Chocolate Plant Manager, Mack Phillips took notice and recommended rebranding the race to the SNICKERS® Marathon and Half Marathon. “Every peanut that goes into any SNICKERS® product is first roasted here. So working with our corporate branding and with Rashelle and team, we have been able to secure sponsorship going forward and will be re-branding the marathon as the SNICKERS® Marathon,” Said Phillips. “We believe the power of the brand will only help our promotions for the races as there are very few brands that are as recognizable as SNICKERS®.” Marathon proceeds benefit the Willson Hospice House. Those proceeds are totalled at $190,000 to date. In an effort to increase community support and celebrate our 10th year anniversary, we will give more swag to our community volunteers. Each volunteer will receive a water bottle, volunteer t-shirt, and noise makers. Residents are encouraged to show pride and spirit by setting up chairs and drinking coffee in their front yard. This is a fantastic time to bring cheer on the runners. The support helps runners throughout the route. Tweet pictures to @albanymarathon, share on Instagram at albanygamarathon and Facebook tagging the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon page while rooting on the runners.
Marathon sponsors include: Mars Chocolate North America Phoebe Community Visions MillerCoors Pfizer Mauldin & Jenkins Proctor & Gamble Albany Vascular & Associates Wildside Running In-Kind Donations to date include: Albany Civic Center Albany Herald Albany CVB Albany Parks & Recreation Albany Radio Club Albany Technical College Albany Therapeutic Massage Clinic Big Dog Running Breakaway Cycles Burger King City of Albany Cumulus Dougherty County Police Hilton Garden Inn Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful Oxford Construction OneSource Medical PeachSports Photography Publix Reeves Construction
WALB Water station sponsors to date include: Albany State University Albany Technical College Artesian Sertoma Club Darton State College MESA Club Dougherty County First Baptist Church of Albany Junior League of Albany Kiwanis LCHS NJROTC Lily Pad MCLB Albany Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany Pfizer Phoebe Healthworks Providence Church Westwood Church MARATHON DETAILS Pre-Race Festivities, March 4, 2015 3-9pm Runners Expo & Registration Packet Pick-Up (No Race Day Registration) Hilton Garden Inn 5-8pm Pasta Dinner ($15 per ticket) at the Hilton Garden Inn March 5, 2015 Race Start/Times Crank and Wheel Chairs start at 6:45am The marathon and half marathon begin together at 7:00am Awards Ceremony at the Horace King Overlook behind the Bridge House Awards for both the Marathon and the Half Marathon will be begin at 9:00 AM and continue as winners cross the finish line. A photo opportunity will be provided at the MARS Chocolate Tent for award winners and all runners. All Marathon and Half Marathon finishers will win a 2016 Albany Marathon or Half Marathon Finisher Medal immediately upon crossing the finish line. Age Group Awards will be awarded to the top three in each age category for the Marathon and Half Marathon. Marathon & Half Marathon Age Groups (Men & Women): Under 20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ COURSE TIME LIMITS The course will remain open for 7 hours (7am to 2pm). PARKING If driving, there will be parking available at the James H. Gray Civic Center near the start line.
12th Annual Mardi Gras Street Festival ALBANY - Downtown Albany is celebrating a late Mardi Gras with a music festival on Saturday, March 5th at the 100 Block of Pine Avenue. The festival kicks off at noon with the opening ceremony and grooves on until 8pm. The event will feature bands, vendors, attractions and crafters throughout the day. Cost of admission is 5 dollars per individual, children 10 and under are free. Free Admission tickets will be given to each participant and volunteer of the Marathon. “Weekends in February and March are typically a bit slow for the local hospitality industry. Combining the SNICKERS® Marathon and Half-Marathon with the Better Albany Group’s Mardi Gras celebration made for a perfect partnership”, says Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau Director, Rashelle Beasley.
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