Guide To Georgia - Aug 2008 by cyberguy1976

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Events Attractions Fairs & Festivals

August 2008

Westobou Festival in Augusta

The Sandy Springs Festival September 20 & 21

Now in its 22nd year, the Festival is held the third weekend of September annually featuring . . . • Doug Kessler 5K/10K Road Race • Live Entertainment • Children’s Rides • Artists Market • Heritage Education • Collector Car Show • Food Court

NEW IN 2008 • Comcast Tailgate Area (for college football fans)

• Parking Shuttle • Georgia Child Identification Program • The Tams (Saturday night performance)

Great Lodging Rates Available for the Festival Weekend! With over 20 upscale hotels and more than 2,800 hotel rooms, we invite you to stay the night in Sandy Springs. For a listing of Sandy Springs Hotels, call 866-511-7742 or go to www.visitsandysprings.org. For more information visit the Festival website

www.sandyspringsfestival.org or contact the Festival office at

404-851-9111

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Volume 48 Monthly

Number 3 August 2008

CONTENTS Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .4-5 Georgia Events & Activities . . . .6-7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11 DixieLand Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Summer Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-20 Labor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . .22

ON THE COVER

he inaugural Westobou Festival will take place in Augusta September 18-27. Images of some of the performers are shown on the cover. For information on this and other special events scheduled in Georgia during August and the coming months see the article beginning on page 12.

GUIDE

Family Fun Center INDOOR Playmaze Indoor Playground • Snack Bar The Southside’s Largest Arcade • Birthday Party Rooms OUTDOOR Go Karts (3 TRACKS) • Dixie Zip Line • Scream’n Swing 36 Hole Mini-Golf • Bumper Boats • Scrambler Antique Car Track • Giant Slide R INDOO T 4 Kiddie Rides • Drop Zone • Spider EN P R E S SEA R Scream’n Eagle Roller Coaster P M BU E &

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Fayetteville • 1675 Hwy. 85 N

770-460-5862

www.DixieLandFunPark.com

GEORGIA

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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Nine issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. August 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART The Inventions of Leonardo daVinci Exhibit at Fort Discovery in Augusta Explore the fascinating world and genius mind of Leonardo da Vinci whose scientific and technical drawings have captured people’s imagination for centuries. The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci is an interpretive exhibition of models built from his drawings and includes a flying machine, helicopter, parachute, anemometer, paddle wheel ship, military tank, and printing press. Several models are interactive. Fort Discovery will include several computer stations where visitors can virtually leaf through portions of da Vinci’s extraordinary journal, Codice Atlantico, which was devoted to mechanics, engineering, architecture, physics, and other disciplines. More than fifty 3-D models are duplicated in the virtual journal, and most have interactive capabilities which show how they work. Visitors can take a virtual tour of Da Vinci’s Workshop, a DVD bringing to life the rooms where Leonardo planned and produced his inventions and works of art. The exhibit, thru October 11, will be open Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays noon5 p.m. Located at One Seventh Street on Augusta’s Riverwalk. For more information phone 1-800-3255445 or 706-821-0200 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray Museum Located in a historical railroad depot, the museum tells through a documentary and more than 1200 artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. The Hall of Honor represents Shacktown where early pioneers lived while an exciting documentary, Marching as One, celebrates the Yank-Reb harmony story. Fitzgerald was founded in 1895 by Philander H. Fitzgerald who was seeking a warm, receptive area where aging Union veterans and their families could retire in comfort. 229-426-5069. Tour Fitzgerald where history is revealed on every corner with blue and gray sidewalks reflecting Civil War colors, the Grand Plaza Park with planned topiary sculptures, streets named for Yank and Reb Generals, and the Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Res rest side by side. Visit the Fire Engine Museum; tour historic homes and buildings; and view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who came here from 38 states. Delight in home-cooked foods. 800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.

Flint RiverQuarium in Albany The Flint RiverQuarium in Albany features a unique blue hole spring with more than 100 mysterious creatures and tells the fascinating story of the Flint River and the mysterious blue hole springs that help create it. The 175,000 gallon, 22 foot deep, open-air RiverQuarium Blue Hole is filled with fish, reptiles, and plants found in the Flint River’s ecosystem. Explore the world around you with interactive exhibits and face to face encounters with the creatures and fish native to South Georgia. The Imagination Theater is a movie screen three stories tall and four stories wide showing footage shot thousands of feet below the ocean surface or miles above the earth. The RiverQuarium is open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For information and directions call 229-639-2650 or 877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum • Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties • Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses • Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Apr.-Dec.) Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission (with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)

3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson, the blockade runner Virginia, the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee, replicas of the USS Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle, and a battle simulator theater. Scheduled for August 2-3 will be the Cool History programs which utilize the museum’s interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staff and volunteers. The theme of the August program will be “Commando Raids.” Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 8. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information call 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of the predecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary with admission. The railway museum is open Saturdays 10-5 in March and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from AprilDec. With ad on page 4 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org.

SAM Shortline Railroad Riding in air conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, you’ll enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today’s South. The SAM Shortline extends 42 miles past pecan groves and scenic country farms. Along the way, it stops in five towns filled with fun attractions, restaurants, and shopping (Cordele, Leslie, Americus, Plains, and Archery). You can step off the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in a charming hotel to resume your excursion the next day. August excursions will feature the Archery Explorer on Aug. 16 and 23. Hot dogs, BBQ, ice cream, chips, popcorn, drinks, and souvenirs are available for purchase on the train, and picnic lunches are welcome. There are restrooms on the train and a gift shop in the Cordele depot. For information visit www.samshortline.com or call 877-GA-RAILS.

Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be August 8-10 and Sept. 12-14. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit on the web www.scottantiquemarket.com.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR AUGUST

5-26 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam, fairgrounds, Tues. 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736. 7 – BRUNSWICK – Movie: Gentlemen Prefer 1 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad Street, Blondes, Ritz Theatre, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934. Downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. 7-10 – NORTHWEST GEORGIA – 450 Mile, 1 – AUGUSTA – Concert & Car Show, World’s Longest Yard Sale, Hwy. 27. 877-733-3233. Augusta Commons, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754. 7-28 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshow 1 – MONROE – First Friday with Swingin’ Bend Park, Thursdays, 6 p.m. 706-492-4921. Medallions, downtown, 7-10 p.m. 770-266-5331. 8 – AUGUSTA – Deborah Allen, Mike 1 – ROME – First Friday, Bridgepoint Plaza, Loudermilk, David Peterson, Imperial Theater, 7:30 7 p.m. 706-236-4520. p.m. 706-722-8341. 1-2 – BOWDON – Founder’s Day, down8-11 – DAHLONEGA – Literary Festival, town. 770-258-8980. Square. 706-864-2711. 1-2 – CORNELIA – Big E Festival, Loudermilk 9 – BLUE RIDGE – Mountain Storytellers, Silk Boarding House Museum. 706-778-4654. Traveler, 6 p.m. 706-374-5156. Flute & Drum 1-2 – DILLARD – Bluegrass & Barbeque Circle, Old Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706-632-2144. Festival. 706-746-2690. 9 – DALLAS – Life on the Southern Home 1-3 – SAVANNAH – Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Front, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850. Show, International Trade Center. 504-455-6101. 9 – HELEN – Gold Fever, Smithgall Woods. 1-8 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Flying High 706-878-3087. Circus, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway. 9 – RINGGOLD – Opry, Depot. 706-935-3061. 1-9 – HELEN – Bavarian Nights of Summer, 9 – ROME – BBQ, Beer, & Bluegrass, Forum, Festhalle, Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. 706-878-1619. 1-5 p.m. 706-295-2787. 1-22 – CALHOUN – Calhoun at Noon, Harris 9 – THOMASVILLE – Green Market, downArts Center, Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 706-629-2599. town, 9 a.m.-noon. 229-227-7020. 1-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain Rail9,23 – AUGUSTA – Music on the Plaza, road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819. Riverwalk, 7-10 p.m. 706-821-1754. 1-31 – JONESBORO – Victorian Mourning 10 – DALTON – Cultural Expo, downtown. Tours, Stately Oaks. 770-473-0197. 800-331-3258. 2 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, 6 p.m.; Swing15 – BLUE RIDGE – Movie in the Park, in’ Medallions Concert, 7 p.m. dwntn. 770-607-3480. Grease. 706-632-7696. 2 – CONYERS – Artist Market & Beach Blast, 15 – CALHOUN – Gospel Concert, downOlde Town, 1-11 p.m. 770-922-3143. town park, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570. 2 – DAHLONEGA – Mountain Music & Medi15 – ROME – Movie: Gone With the Wind, cine Show, Holly Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-864-3759. Oak Hill, 8 p.m. 706-368-6775. 2 – THOMSON – Tom Watson Watermelon 15-16 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Beach Music Festival, Hickory Hill. 706-597-7777. Festival. 877-4jekyll. 2 – YOUNG HARRIS – BBQ & Concert, Brass15-17 – CLARKESVILLE – N.E. Ga. Antique town Valley Resort, 6-10 p.m. 706-379-9900. Car Show & Swap Meet, fairgrounds. 706-754-3987. 2-3 – HARTWELL – Confederate Encamp15-17 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400 ment, Hart State Park. 706-376-8756. Antiques Show. 770-889-3400. 2-16 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Side By Side 16 – BLUE RIDGE – Army Ground Forces Jazz Pottery Class for Adult & Child, Sat. 706-769-4565. Guardians, downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-632-2144. 2-30 – ATHENS – Farmers Market, Bishop 16 – CALHOUN – Movies & Moonlight, Hwy. Park, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 800-653-0603. 53E in Sonaraville, dusk. 706-602-4435. 2-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Farmers Market, 16 – DALLAS – Guided Battlefield Tour, Courthouse, Saturdays, 7-11 a.m. 706-439-6000. Pickett’s Mill Battlefield, 2-4 p.m. 770-443-7850. 2-30 – DAHLONEGA – Wagon Rides/Cookouts, 16 – ELLIJAY – Arts ‘Round the Square. 706Forrest Hills Mt. Resort, Tues. & Sat. 706-864-6456. 635-7400. 2-30 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Music 16 – LOCUST GROVE – Classic Car Cruise, Concerts, 8 p.m. 706-878-2201, x305. Tanger Outlet Center. 800-406-0833. 2-30 – MACON – City Market, downtown, 16 – McDONOUGH – Music on the Square, Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. 478-743-3401. 7 p.m. 770-898-3196. 3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Harry O’Donohue, 16 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Hamp Brown Celtic Music, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666. Bottom Festival, downtown. 800-653-1804. 3,10 – HELEN – Sundays on the River, 16 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin’ Blue1-4 p.m. 800-858-8027. grass Concert, downtown, 7 p.m. 770-574-2929. 3-31 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz, 16 – TURIN – Old-Fashioned Tractor Parade Riverwalk, Sundays, 8-9:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. and Pull, downtown. 770-599-3611. 5 – NEWNAN – Market Day for Local Arts & 16 – WARM SPRINGS – New Deal for the Crafts, Square, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 770-253-8283. Arts, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870. 6 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / August 2008

GEORGIA CALENDAR AUGUST

17 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Anton Harris Quartet, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934. 19 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum of N.E. Georgia Demo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300. 21 – CARTERSVILLE – Evening with Mark Twain, Booth Museum, 7 p.m. 770-387-1300. 21 – THOMASVILLE – School Rocks! Celebration, downtown, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 229-227-7020. 22-23 – HIAWASSEE – Mountain Living Showcase, Ridges Resort, Lake Chatuge. 706-896-5994. 23 – BLUE RIDGE – High Country Harmonizers, Fannin Co. H.S., 7 p.m. 706-379-1078. Classic Car Cruise-In, Home Depot Lot, 6 p.m. 706-632-3656. 23 – CARTERSVILLE – Cruise-In with CHVA, Main St. Shopping Center, 3 p.m. 770-424-7639. 23 – EATONTON – Evening at the Plaza, 7-10 p.m. 706-817-9433. 23 – STOCKBRIDGE – Music in Memorial Park. 770-957-5786. 23 – YOUNG HARRIS – Tomato Festival, Crane Creek Vineyards. 706-379-1236. 23-24 – CONYERS – Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival, Ga. Int’l Horse Park. 770-602-2606. 23-24 – WINDER – Intertribal Pow Wow, Fort Yargo State Park. 770-867-3489. 24 – BRASELTON – Vineyard Fest, Chateau Elan. 800-233-wine. 27 – SAVANNAH – Founder’s Day at Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787. (See Labor Day Section for remainder of August events.)

SEPTEMBER 1-17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565. 5-13 – CORNELIA – Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. 706-778-4434 or 706-499-5681. 7 – WATKINSVILLE – Area Self-Guided Pottery Studio Tours. OCAF for maps. 706-769-4565. 7-8 – DALTON – Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment. 800-331-3258. 12-13 – OMEGA – Pepper Festival, Ponder Park. 229-528-4400. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards. 706-273-3838. 18-27 – AUGUSTA – Westobou Festival, various venues, downtown. 706-826-4702. 27 – PLAINS – Peanut Festival, downtown. 229-824-5373. 27-28 – CANTON – Riverfest 2008, Boling Park. 770-704-5991.

OCTOBER 4 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival, downtown. 706-778-7875. 4-5 – JASPER – Georgia Marble Festival, Lee Newton Park. 706-692-5600. August 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

Sports Schedules BASEBALL

FOOTBALL

Home Schedules ATLANTA BRAVES ROME BRAVES Aug. 1-3 . . . . . . . . .BREWERS Aug. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . .CUBS Aug. 15-18 . . . . . . . . .GIANTS Aug. 26-28 . . . . . . .MARLINS 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS Aug. 2-5 . . . . . . .SAVANNAH Aug. 11-14 . . . .W. VIRGINIA Aug. 15-18 . . . . .LEXINGTON Aug. 27-29 . . . . . . .HICKORY 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com

COLUMBUS CATFISH Aug. 1 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA Aug. 11-14 . . .LAKE COUNTY Aug. 15-18 . . .HAGERSTOWN Aug. 25-27 . . . . . . . . . .ROME Aug. 28-29 . . . . .SAVANNAH 706-751-8866 www.columbuscatfish.com

Home Schedules ATLANTA FALCONS

Aug. 1 . . . . . . . . .GREENVILLE Aug. 11-14 . . .HAGERSTOWN Aug. 15-18 . . .LAKE COUNTY Aug. 28-29 . . . .CHARLESTON Aug. 30-Sept. 1 . .COLUMBUS 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com

Aug. 16 (pre) .INDIANAPOLIS Aug. 22 (pre) . . . .TENNESSEE 404-223-8444 www.atlantafalcons.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGS Aug. 30 . . . . .GA. SOUTHERN Sept. 6 .CENTRAL MICHIGAN 888-852-1231 www.georgiadogs.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS Aug. 1 . . . . . . . . . . .HICKORY Aug. 6-9 . . . . . . .COLUMBUS Aug. 20-24 . . . . . . . . . .ROME Aug. 30-Sept. 1 CHARLESTON 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

GA. TECH YELLOWJACKETS Aug. 28 . . .JACKSONVILLE ST. 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447

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GOLFING

FISHING

Aug. 9-10 . . . .Georgia Junior Golf Tour, Richard Russell State Park, Elberton 866-317-7789

Aug. 5-26 . . . . . . .Fly Fishing Clinics, Wed. & Sat. Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge 770-389-7801

WATERSPORTS

BASKETBALL

Aug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Mile Paddle Cartersville, 706-232-2724 Aug. 23 .Canoe the Ocmulgee, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences, 9 a.m. 478-477-3232.

Aug. 15-17 . . . . . .Southern Classic Roundball Invitational, Life Univ., Marietta, 770-403-3309

SOCCER

Sept. 2 . . .Atlanta Dream Women’s Basketball Philips Arena, 404-604-2626

(See www.usyouthsoccer.org & www.soccerga.com)

Aug. 29 . .Atlanta Dream Women’s Basketball Philips Arena, 404-604-2626

Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.

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Luxurious Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded continental breakfast as well as a complimentary dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette. Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.

404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 www.regencysuites.com

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Sports Schedules BIKING

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS

Aug. 2 . . . . . . .Back Roads Motorcycle Charity Poker Run, Warrenton,706-465-9604 Aug. 3 . . . . . . . . .Covington Century Bike Ride 800-616-8626 Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRAG Summer Ride Jasper, 770-498-5153 Aug. 15-17 . .Fool’s Gold Mt. Races & Festival (100M & 50M), Dahlonega, 404-432-5841 Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tour de Rogers Downtown Bremen, 770-537-4272

Aug. 15-16 . . . . . . . .Kiwanis Rodeo, Blue Ridge Fairgrounds, 706-258-2290 Aug. 15-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo, Circle J Arena Madison, 706-215-5905 Aug. 22-23 . . . . . . .Villa Rica Frontiers’ Rodeo Civic Center, 770-634-9650 Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . .American Jr. Rodeo Assn. Circle J Arena, Madison, 706-818-2597 Aug. 29-31 .IPRA World Championship Rodeo Cumming Fairgrounds, 770-781-3491

MISCELLANEOUS

Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Aug. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arabian Horse Show Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fox GHJQ Aug. 15-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show Ventures Aug. 16-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Pickett Rodeo Aug. 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressage Horse Show Aug. 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fox Summer Classics Aug. 30-Sept. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paint Horse Show

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Aug. 2 . . . .Open Tree Climb, Panola Mt. St. Pk. Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m. 770-389-7801 Thru Aug. 3 . . .Ga. Wildlife Federation Atlanta Buckarama, Atlanta Expo Ctr., 404-361-2000 Aug. 9, 23 . . . .Wilderness Survival, Providence Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 229-838-6202 Aug. 9-10 .Wilderness Survival, Amicalola Falls St. Pk., Dawsonville, 706-265-1969Aug. 16 . .Ga. Veterans St. Pk. Memorial Triathlon & Duathlon, Cordele. 229-273-1668 Aug. 31 . . . . .Callaway Gardens Family Fitness Triathlon, Pine Mt., 800-225-5292

RACING ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com Aug. 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday Night Drags Aug. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday Thunder Racing

ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com Aug. 29-31 . . . .AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown

HIKES & RUNS (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races). Aug. 2. . . . . . . . . . Thomson, 2M, 706-595-7777 Aug. 2 . . . . . Alpharetta, 5K/10K, 678-297-6150 Aug. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . Bowden, 5K, 678-333-5439 Aug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-995-5620 Aug. 9. . . . . Flowery Branch, 5K, 770-967-8083 Aug. 9. . Warner Robins, 5K/10K, 478-972-2609 Aug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Winder, 5K, 770-868-2917 Aug. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-231-9064 Aug. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rome, 5K, 706-235-3035 Aug. 23. . . . . . . . . Columbus, 5K, 706-366-4416 Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 5K, 404-966-7638 Aug. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR August 1 – First Friday, Downtown Acworth, 5-9 p.m. 770-974-3112. 1-2 – Summer Gospel Fest, Georgia World Congress Center. 404-524-0976. 1-2 – Promise Keepers, Philips Arena. 404878-3000. 1-3 – National Black Arts Festival, various venues. 505-730-7315. 1-10 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, nightly 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690. 1-29 – Lunch on Broad, Broad Street, Downtown, Fridays, 12-1:30 p.m. 404-658-1877. 1-29 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300. 2 – Smyrna Birthday Party with Banks & Shane, Village Green, 6-10 p.m. 770-434-6600. 2 – 56th Old Soldiers Day Parade, 8:45 a.m. 678-297-6078. 2 – Friends of Alpharetta Library Book Sale. 770-475-9214. 2 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-402-5389. 2-30 – Farmers Market, Marietta Square, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. 770-429-1115. 2-30 – Green Market, Piedmont Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-875-7275. 2-31 – Atlantic Station Art & Antique Market, Sat. & Sun. afternoons. 404-845-0793.

2-31 – Downtown Decatur Market, Saturdays & Sundays. 404-845-0793. 3 – Kingsized, Heritage Green on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203. 3 – Georgia Bridal Show, Cobb Galleria Centre. 770-955-8000. 5 – WWE Smackdown & ECW, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000. 5-28 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Pk., Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412. 6-27 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412. 7 – Turner First Thursday, downtown, 5-8 p.m. 404-658-1877. 7-28 – Thursdays at High Museum of Art, 5-8 p.m. 404-733-high. 8 – Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, Kennesaw Community Center, 11 a.m. 770-422-9714. 8 – Jazz on Lawn with Marsha DuPree, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338. 8-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 13 – Callanwolde Coffee House, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338. 16 – BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival, Harmony Park, Decatur, 2-11 p.m. 404-378-2678. 16-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, Sat., 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690. 17 – Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp, Hitson Activities Center, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. 17 – Atlanta Concert Band, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 2:30 p.m. 770-594-6411. 17 – Slotin Folk Festival, North Atlanta Trade Center, Norcross. 770-279-9899. 17 – 3rd Sundaes, Barrington Hall, Roswell, 1-3 p.m. 770-640-3855. 20-24 – Atlanta Underground Film Festival. 404-523-2311. 21 – Alive After Five Street Party, Roswell’s Historic District, 5-9 p.m. 770-640-3253. 21-23 – Whitman Coin & Collectibles Atlanta Expo, Cobb Galleria Ctr. 404-214-4373. 22 – Glover Park Evening Concert, Marietta Square. 770-794-5601. 22 – Music in Midtown, Margaret Mitchell House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 404-814-2054. 22-24 – Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival. 877-atl-hhff. 23 – Kipley Jazz Trio Concert, Art Place, Marietta, 7 p.m. 770-509-2700. 23 – Movie: Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, Riverside Park, Roswell, dark. 770-594-6406. 23 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park, noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412. 23 – Blues for Bread Concert, Center Stage Theatre, 8 p.m. 404-239-0058, x124. 23 – Laughter for Your Soul Comedy; R&B Festival/Ricky Smiley, Civic Ctr. 404-523-6275.

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR DixieLand Fun Park Near Fayetteville DixieLand Fun Park, a 25 acre family entertainment center north of Fayetteville, features a Screamin’ Swing, the Drop Zone, Scrambler, Spider, Scream’n Eagle Roller Coaster, a giant slide, three go-kart tracks, bumper boats, an arcade, antique cars, 36 holes of miniature golf, batting cages, a zip line, Sea Serpent, and indoor bumper cars. Small children will enjoy the Playmaze with tunnels, slides, ball pits, and stairways; kiddie arcade; Jr. Ferris Wheel, indoor playground, kiddie rides, and more. The main building looks like a mining town as does the Dahlonega Challenge Miniature Golf Course with its waterfalls, rivers, caves, mine

shafts, mountain shack, and lake-side shack. The park includes a large picnic pavilion on the 180 foot bridge that spans the three acre lake. All Day Armbands, multiple tickets, individual tickets, or group rates are available. There are party rooms, a banquet room, and a snack bar. DixieLand Fun Park is open daily during June, July, and the first two weeks of August. The remainder of the year it is open weekends. Visit on the web www.dixielandfunpark.com or call 770-460-5862. To schedule a group, call Dianne Williams at 770-461-9941. From Atlanta take I -75S to Exit 237A. The park is 9 miles from the exit at 1675 GA 85N.

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Roswell Square, 2-4 p.m. 770-312-6704. (See Labor Day Section for events for remainder of month.)

23 – German Bierfest, Woodruff Park, 2 p.m. 678-244-1528. 23-24 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 888-729-6904. 24 – Peachtree Latino Festival, Underground Atlanta. 404-321-0663. 24 – Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’,

September 12-14 – Scott Antique Market. Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 25-28 – Atlanta Camping Show, Atlanta Expo Center South. 404-366-5491 or 770-447-3334.

Georgia Marble Festival October 4 & 5, 2008 706-692-5600 • www.georgiamarblefestival.com

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HERITAGE DAYS

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Georgia Has a Kaleido Westobou Festival in Augusta With ten days and more than 200 performances, the inaugural Westobou Festival will take place September 18-27 and will encompass downtown Augusta including Augusta State University and Paine College. It will be an eclectic mix of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts performances as well as exhibits. Whether your passion is contemporary theatrical performances or traditional symphony events, strolling through gallery exhibitions, or listening to jazz, you’ll find it all and more at the Westobou Festival. There will be organ concerts, gospel choirs, chamber music, ballet, a silent movie, choral music, poetry readings, jazz, a tango festival, children’s musical theatre, and special exhibits at area museums and in the galleries and shops of Artists Row on Broad Street. Another highlight will be the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s 28th Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival. LYLE LOVETT Each day and evening will feature an array of events by such organizations as the Augusta Ballet, Augusta Opera, Le Chat Noir, Augusta Symphony, Augusta Concert Band, Whiskey Painters of America, Magnolia Dance Theatre, Morris Museum of Art, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Historic Augusta, The Imperial Theatre, Artists’ Row, Augusta State University, Clay Artists of the Southeast, Augusta Canal, The Terrell Foundation, and Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Also performing will be the Lewis Family and Lizzie Long and Wycliffe Gordon. The Westobou Festival Finale on Sept. 27 will feature an acoustic concert by singers/songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. For a schedule of events visit www.westoboufestival.com or phone 706-826-4702.

Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational in Watkinsville Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational will be held August 30-September 17 at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) in Watkinsville. This 6th annual show and sale will feature the works of 50 Georgia potters. More than 150 of their selected pieces will be on exhibit. A sale featuring the largest and finest selection of Georgia pottery will offer over 5000 pots. The exhibit and sale will be open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The opening reception and preview sale will be Friday, August 29, from 7-9 p.m. AdBY WILL LANGFORD mission will be $5. An exhibit highlighting seven Georgia artists who use functional pottery forms in 2008 their sculpture will be held in the Members Gallery at OCAF. Featured artists are Andy Nasisse, Michael Schmidt, Donald Penny, BOLING PARK, CANTON Carissa Doying, Micah Cain, Mark Burleson, and Priscilla Hollingsworth. A Pottery Workshop on August 30-31 from Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day will feature Judith Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Duff discussing “Creating Organic and Functional Shapes and Surfaces.” The cost • Handmade will be $135. Arts & Crafts Self-guided studio tours on September 7 • Children’s Area from 1-5 p.m. will visit the following potters in • Food Concessions the Athens and Danielsville area: Tim Flinn, Minsoo Yuh, Allya Mcdonald, Annette Gates, • Market Place David Morgan, and Rob Sutherland. Maps • Entertainment are available at OCAF or online. Sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County For information visit www.ocaf.com or 770-704-5991 • www.riverfest.org phone 706-769-4565. 12 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / August 2008

Sept. 27 & 28

scope of Things To Do Sandy Springs A Place To Visit Sandy Springs, only 15 miles north of Atlanta, offers not only metropolitan amenities but also many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues. Wellknown is Chastain Park with its outdoor stage and prominent performers. The Punchline Comedy Theatre books well-known comedians. The schedules of both are in the Drama Section. Concerts by the Springs will feature Kingsized on August 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Green on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. Balloon artists will be present for this free concert. 404-851-9111 or www.heritagesandysprings.org. The Georgia-produced documentary, Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp, will be presented August 17 at the Hitson Activities Center across from the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, 86 Mount Vernon Rd. This program, which is an in-depth look at the history, music, and traditions of Sacred Harp singing, will begin at 4 p.m. Admission will be free. www.heritagesandysprings.org. The Sandy Springs Festival on Sept. 20-21 will feature a 5K/10K race, artist market, children’s rides, car show, food court, heritage crafters, live entertainment, a Comcast Tailgate area for college football fans, a parking shuttle service, the Ga. Child ID program, and a concert by the Tams. For Festival information visit www.sandyspringsfestival.org. For information visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.

Peach Blossom Trail Peaches are one of the most popular fruits in the United States and have always been symbolic of something good as indicated by the saying “pretty as a peach.” The State of Georgia is indeed fortunate to be so well known for such a wonderful commodity (although anyone who has ever been whipped by a Georgia peach twig may not think so.) Today, Georgia is known as the Peach State, not because it produces the most peaches, but rather because it was the birthplace of the commercial peach industry. When traveling in Georgia from mid-May through August, the Peach Blossom Trail offers several roadside stands where visitors can find sweet Georgia peaches! During their SATURDAY 10 A.M.- 5 P.M. travels down the trail, they can see thousands of acres of peach orchards. There are severDOWNTOWN al farms that offer tours into the orchards, providing a close look at the peach trees and information on the history of how this fruit Arts • Crafts • Live Music from China made its way to Georgia. The Peach Blossom Trail runs parallel to IChildren’s Activities 75. Get off the beaten path, and travel the Food • Hayrides Trail. But hurry! Peaches will be gone by the Apple Pie Eating Contest end of August and, and these sweet fruits won’t be available again until next year. For more information visit on the web at www.corneliageorgia.org www.peachblossomtrail.com.

21st Annual

Big Red Apple Festival

October 4

CORNELIA

Fun For Everyone!

706-778-7875

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Whitman Coin and Collectibles Atlanta Expo The Whitman Coin and Collectibles Atlanta Expo will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Northwest Atlanta on August 21-23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily. Parking and admission will be free. “Sellers, collectors, and the general public all have a great time in Atlanta,” said the show’s general manager David Crenshaw. “Dealers know they can do serious business here while enjoying the social life of a major city with Southern charm. Collectors bring their families and make a vacation of it. Atlanta has museums, art, sports, fine restaurants, great hotels, and entertainment. Stone Mountain and Dahlonega are both nearby, full of numismatic history.” There will be educational seminars led by the collecting community’s foremost authorities, educational exhibits displaying some of the most popular coins and currency in the hobby, a special program for young collectors (Saturday morning), and book signings by the leading authors in the business. Also, the Professional Coin Grading Service will be on hand accepting submissions and offering on-site grading. Phone 404-214-4373 or visit www.whitmanexpo.com.

Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival in Conyers The 2nd Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival presented by News/Talk 750 WSB AM at the Georgia International Horse Park will be held August 23-24 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature wildlife exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities, local performances, children’s activities, arts, crafts, a birds of prey exhibit, reptile show, and more. Steve Scruggs, the Snake Master, will present snakes from across North America. Wildlife Wonders, as seen on Discovery Channel, will give guests a close encounter with different wild animals. Educator Carol Brown will tell Native American stories. O’Neil Williams, host of O’Neil Outside, will be at the WSB tent Saturday from noon-2 p.m. See native wildlife. Learn the basics of fly-fishing, archery, and hunting with hands-on demonstrations. Watch re-enactors show how Creek and Cherokee Indians lived off the land and how the influence of early settlers changed their lives. Located across from the Georgia International Horse Park, just off I-20, the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center has walking trails, observation docks overlooking the wetlands, and a canoe launch. Festival admission will be $5 per person with children 4 and under free. Parking will be free. For information call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-6022606 or 800-CONYERS or visit www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com.

September 12-13 Fun For All Ages! Saturday, August 9 Miss Pepper Festival Pageant Friday, September 12 Gospel Music Arts & Crafts Vendors (5-10:30 p.m.) Saturday, September 13 Parade • Arts & Crafts Food • Recipe Contest Kiddie Park with Inflatables Musical Entertainment • Dancers & Cloggers Dog Frisbee Show • Mr. Beauty Contest (6 p.m.) Dance/Concert at Ponder Park (8 p.m.-12 midnight)

• OMEGA, GA www.omegapepperfestival.com 229-528-4400

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The Atlanta Camping Show Atlanta dealers will be having a close-out sale on all 2008 models at huge discounts during the Atlanta Camping & RV Fall Show September 25-28 at the Atlanta Expo Center South (exit 55 off I-285). This, the largest RV show in Georgia, will be a Supermarket of campers featuring Class A motor homes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, Class C mini-motor homes, van campers, folding camping trailers, and toyhaulers, all with special low show prices. Dealers from across the region will be under the same roof. Shoppers can find instant financing and insurance reps all on the same floor. There will be more than 60 booths providing information on camping, campgrounds, vacation destinations, RV organizations, RV equipment and accessories, storage, and maintenance. There will be educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, and prizes. Show hours will be Thursday 11-7, Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7, and Sunday 11-5. Admission will be $10/adults; $9 for 55 and over; $5 for 6-16; and free/under 6. Parking will be free. See website for $1 Off coupon. For more information call 770-447-3334 (office) or 404-366-5491 (show); e-mail bsmith@atlantarvshow.com; or visit www.atlantarvshow.com.

Apple Pickin’ Jubilee in Ellijay The 13th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held Sept. 13-14, Sept. 20-21, and Sept. 27-28 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52. Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Meet Barney the Talking Bull. Ride the Time Twister back to the early 1900’s. Ride the new pedal cart track. There will be pig races, pony rides, face painting, honey bee demonstrations, apple bobbin’, corn shelling, clogging, country bands, and wagon rides. Visit the Moonshine Museum, the Farm House Museum, the petting farm, the Children’s Play Area with a giant slide, and the Enchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy tales. An operating gristmill will be grinding corn and selling cornmeal. Grandma’s Bakery will serve fried apple pies, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade ice cream. There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles. All activities except U-Pic will continue every weekend in October for the same $5 admission fee. There will be a separate $3 admission to the petting farm. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or phone 706-273-3838.

Roosevelt Airport

TRADING POST And Flea Market

Antiques, Collectibles, & More

Blue and Gray Museum Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum and so much more. . . in the City where America reunited

Minutes from FDR’s Little White House in Warm Springs

Open Friday - Saturday 10-6 Sunday 1-4 OPEN LABOR DAY 9656 Roosevelt Hwy. 27/41 Between Greenville and Warm Springs

706-656-6155

20 miles from I-75, Exit 82

www.fitzgeraldga.org

1-800-386-4642

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Riverfest 2008 in Canton The Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Boling Park in Canton September 27-28. This 24th annual juried show will feature the work of over 200 artists and craftsmen from around the USA including fine art, paintings, jewelry, pottery, quilts, furniture, clothing, florals, baskets, dolls, and other unique gift items. Entertainment will feature bands, cloggers, dancers, and singers. The Market Place will offer fresh produce, flowers, and homemade goodies such as jellies and jams, relishes, and fudge. The concession area will include a variety of food from Cajun treats to fruit smoothies to roasted corn. The children’s area will have inflatable games, face painting, rock climbing, pony rides, steam engine train rides, and hands-on activities. Admission will be $5/adults with children 12 and under free. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking will be free. All proceeds go to providing help for the needy children of Cherokee County through medical and dental services, shelter, utilities, clothing, and food. Take I-75 North to I-575 North to Exit 16. For information phone 770-704-5991 or visit www.riverfest.org.

Plains Peanut Festival The Plains Peanut Festival on September 27 will honor the peanut industry, the peanut farmer, and Plains’ native son, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the U.S. Admission and parking will be free. For information call 229-824-5373 or visit www.plainsgeorgia.com. There will be a one mile Fun Run at 8 a.m. and a 5K Road Race at 8:30 a.m. with Pres. Carter presenting awards for these events at 10 a.m. from the platform of the depot which was headquarters for his campaign in the 1970’s. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will open at 9 a.m. with continuous entertainment in Maxine Reese Park and on Main Street. A parade will begin at 11 a.m. A Peanut Pavilion will offer exhibits on the peanut industry and yummy samples. The Carters will have a book signing starting at 1:30 p.m. with a limit of three books per person. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train will run shuttles Saturday afternoon. The Musical folk play, If These Sidewalks Could Talk, will be performed at the school on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Pres. Carter will be teaching Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. An afternoon softball game will have Pres. Carter and the U.S. Secret Service challenging the Plains High School Alumni.

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Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia The 21st annual Big Red Apple Festival will be held in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This family-oriented event will feature live music as well as kiddie rides, face painters, arts, crafts, and plenty of food. The award-winning Apple City Cloggers will perform; and on the depot stage there will be gospel music all day. New this year will be the apple pie eating contest which will be held on the big stage at Apple Tree Alley. A hayride to the Historic Chenocetah Tower for a tour of the tower will be available for a small fee. Art and craft vendor applications are available at www.corneliageorgia.org. Visit Cornelia for the festival, the history, and the quaint downtown shops. To go to Cornelia, take I-85N to Hwy. 985N. For more information contact Andrea Harper, Better Hometown Manager, at 706-778-7875 or bht@corneliageorgia.org.

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles in Hampton The City of Hampton will celebrate its historic role in transportation on Saturday, August 30. The event will be staged in the downtown district of Hampton which is currently going through a face-lift. The event will be sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority, and all proceeds will go towards the improvements of downtown. Vintage cars, a trackless train, model train displays, transportation art, train memorabilia, and food vendors will be in the downtown district. Pan Pacific, Army Aviation, and Dixie Wings will be participating. There will be a shuttle bus from downtown escorting guests to the nearby Tara field airport to view vintage planes, a military static fly over, and helicopter rides. Tickets will be available the day of the event at the Train depot. They will be $10 for adults and $5 for children with children under 6 free. For more information, contact Patti Battle at 770-946-4306; vendors may go to the website at www.cityofhampton-ga.gov.

The Inventions of

Leonardo

daVinci July 19-October 11 Explore the fascinating world and genius mind of Leonardo daVinci! Showcasing 16 models of Leonardo daVinciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inventions, including a flying machine, helicopter, parachute, anemometer, paddle wheel ship, military tank and printing press. One Seventh Street on the Riverwalk â&#x20AC;˘ Augusta, GA

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Roosevelt Airport Trading Post & Flea Market Near Warm Springs Antiques and collectibles are among the items for sale at the Roosevelt Airport Trading Post and Flea Market on Hwy. 27/41 between Greenville and Warm Springs. The Trading Post is located four miles north of Warm Springs, the town in which President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was treated for polio, and the home of FDR’s Little White House. The building in which the Trading Post is located was built in the mid-1950’s and was formerly the old state prison. The prison was opened in 1956 with a capacity of 120 inmates and was closed in 1969. An easy drive from Atlanta, Newnan, and Columbus, the Trading Post is south of Atlanta off I-85S, Moreland exit. The Trading Post is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. It will also be open on Labor Day. For further information or to rent vendor space contact Gail Robinson at 706-656-6155.

Omega Pepper Festival The 5th annual Omega Pepper Festival will be held September 12-13 at Ponder Park in Omega which is located on Hwy. 319S between Tifton and Moultrie. Preceding the festival, a Miss Pepper Festival Pageant will be held August 9 at the Tift Theatre in Tifton. For information and applications contact Yolanda Baker at 229-528-4400. The actual Festival will begin on Friday evening, Sept. 12, with gospel music featuring the Revelators and Cook Family. Arts and crafts vendors will be open. Saturday’s events will include a parade at 10:30 a.m., a pepper recipe contest, arts and crafts, food, a K9 Frisbee show, a mechanical bull, and musical entertainment including dancers and cloggers. A Kiddie Park will have games and activities for the children including a rock wall, Orbitron, slide, unclimbable ladder, obstacle course, and 4 in 1 Safari Bus. A Mr. Beauty Contest will be held at 6 p.m. A dance and concert will be held at Ponder Park from 8-12 p.m. featuring the well-known band The Fabulous Classics. For more information or a vendor application call Yolanda Baker at 229-528-4400; e-mail pepperfestival@hotmail.com; or visit www.omegapepperfestival.com.

Discover Thomas! Classic Storybook Engine Chugs Into A Station Near You! The Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival August 23-24 nted Prese 10 AM-5 PM

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Purchase your tickets by September 15th and receive $2 off regular ticket price. Use the promo code “GA” at www.ticketweb.com. Group rates also available.

SAM SHORTLINE

Excursion Train www.samshortline.com

October 17-19 & 24-26 Georgia Veterans State Park 2459 Hwy. 280 West • Cordele, GA

• 25-Minute Ride with Thomas • Meet Sir Topham Hatt! • Enjoy Storytelling, Live Music, and Much More! 866-468-7630 • www.ticketweb.com

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Dalton, A Destination Worth Discovering Discover Dalton, nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and only 87 miles north of Atlanta just off I-75. There are many events planned for the Dalton area this summer and fall! See why Dalton is considered international by attending the Cultural Expo in downtown Dalton on August 10. Are you a history buff? If so, step back in time during the Tunnel Hill Civil War Battle Reenactment on September 6-7. You will not only be able to visit suttler tents and be a part of battle, but you can also visit the Heritage Center and the W & A Railroad Tunnel. Looking for a more colorful, artistic twist? Venture into downtown Dalton and visit the state’s oldest multi-discipline Creative Arts Guild and attend their 45th Festival September 20-21. The Farmer’s Market, held every 2nd and 4th Saturday, features local artisans as well as an abundant supply of local, fresh produce. For information on the Dalton area, visit www.VisitDaltonGA.com or call 1-800-331-3258.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair will be held September 5-13 at the Habersham County Fairgrounds in Clarkesville. The first weekend will feature a rodeo and performances by the Watkins Family and Mike Rogers Band on Friday; a pageant, rodeo, magician Kyle Jarrard, and music by The Journeymen on Saturday; and karaoke on Sunday. Stage performances the following week will feature a talent show on Monday; youth night featuring chorus, bands, and dance on Tuesday; Wild Herd and Monica Spears on Wednesday; the Singing Cookes and the Marksmen on Thursday; Mustang Sally and Haywire country music on Friday; and Mustang Sally and Southland Band on Saturday. There will be a hot dog eating contest on Fri., Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. and a championship horse show on Sat., Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. The carnival promises new and exciting rides. There will also be a petting zoo, bear show, puppet show, magic show, demonstrations, flower show, horse and livestock shows, art show, bingo, foods, and more. For more information phone 706-499-5681 or visit www.habershamchamber.com.

Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival

September 27th

SATURDAY The Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival on One Mile Fun Run/5K Road Race August 15-17 will feature the Swingin’ Arts & Crafts Vendors • Exhibits Medallions Road Race and Post Card Awards • Presentation performing at Main Street Parade • President & Mrs. Carter’s Book Signing the ConvenSAM Shortline Train Rides • Entertainment tion Center Folk Play: “If These Sidewalks Could Talk” on Friday and SUNDAY Saturday Sunday School with President Carter n i g h t s . Softball Game Secret Service vs. Plains Alumni Parties both 229-824-5373 • plainsgeorgia.com T HE S WINGIN ’ M EDALLIONS nights run from 8-12. A Free Beach Blast Concert on Saturday behind the Beachdeck will have performances by the Ricky Godfrey Band, Second Change, and the Swingin’ Medallions. For information phone 877-4jekyll or visit www.jekyllisland.com or comecoastawhile.com. August 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 19

A Marvelous Time in Pickens County! The Georgia Marble Festival will be held October 4-5 in Jasper. The festival will begin Saturday at 8 a.m. with a road race through downtown. The parade down Main Street will begin at 10 a.m. with Rumble in the Mountains, a motorcycle ride, leaving from the parade. There will be a juried arts and crafts area, a fine arts exhibit, entertainment, and a variety of foods. The festival will be held at Lee Newton Park Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking and shuttles will be free; festival entrance will be $5/adults and $3/ students 6 and up. Two hour tours to the cavernous marble quarries will relate the history of the marble valley and include wonderful marble sculptures and structures in Pickens County. Other events follow in Pickens County during the Marbleous Month. The Jasper Antique Assn. will have an Autumn Antique Treasure Hunt Oct. 11-12 with a dozen antique dealers marking down prices. Talking Rock Heritage Days on Oct. 18-19 will feature local antique stores and non-stop activities. Tate will offer arts and crafts, music, food, and fellowship on Nov. 1. The Taste of Pickens will be held Nov. 8 at Appalachian Tech from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Main Street Mania in Jasper on Aug. 8, Sept. 13, and Oct. 4 will feature regional bands performing from 7-11 p.m. and open air seating at restaurants. For information phone 706-692-5600 or visit www.pickenschamber.com.

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Fun for the Entire Family! • Vintage Planes • Air Show

September 5 -13, 2008 •Model Train Display •Train Memorabilia •Trackless Train

Drive your car on the Atlanta Speedway track! •Vintage Auto Show

A day-long celebration of Hampton’s spot in the history of Georgia Transportation. TICKETS: Adults $10, children $6, kids under 6 free. Tickets available at Hampton, GA, Railroad Depot Shuttle service provided to Tara Field Airport from downtown Hampton. Event is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority of Hampton. Proceeds go to improving the downtown district of Hampton.

770-946-4306

www.cityof hampton-ga.gov

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND CALENDAR August 29-30 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-255-5292. 29-30 – SAVANNAH – Craft Brew Fest, International Trade Center. 912-644-6452. 29-31 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur Book Festival. 404-645-9331. 29-31 – DECATUR – Atlanta Antiquarian Book Fair, Decatur Conf. Ctr. 706-789-3206. 29-31 – HOMER – Labor Day Festival, Courthouse Square. 706-677-3510. 29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Dragon*Con, Hyatt Regency Atlanta. 770-909-0115. 29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Montreux Jazz Festival Atlanta, Underground Atl. 404-817-6818. 29-Sept. 1 – COLUMBUS – Used Book Sale, Daniel Middle School. 706-324-0249. 29-Sept. 1 – McRAE – A Very Unlabor Day, Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474. 30 – ACWORTH – Classic Car Show, downtown, 4-10 p.m. 770-974-1813. 30 – APPLING – Watermelon Wallow, Mistletoe State Park, 10-11 a.m. 706-541-0321. 30 – CARTERSVILLE – Flintknapping, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747. 30 – CLEVELAND – Weekend Car Show, White County High School. 706-892-9407. 30 – CONYERS – Celebrate Freedom Concert with Luis Palati, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606. 30 – FITZGERALD – Labor Day “Living History,” Jefferson Davis Site. 229-831-2335. 30 – FLOVILLA – Labor Day Celebration, Indian Springs St. Pk., 2-4 p.m. 770-504-2277. 30 – FORT GAINES – Labor Day Celebration & Luau, George T. Bagby St. Pk. 229-768-2571. 30 – HAMPTON – Trains, Planes, & Automobiles Celebration. 770-946-4306. 30 – LUMPKIN – Fiddle Contests, Westville Village. 888-733-1850. 30 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day at Fort McAllister State Park. 912-727-2339. 30 – SAVANNAH – Tools and Skills that Built a Colony, Wormsloe Historic Site. 912-353-3023. 30 – SAVANNAH – Fort Jackson Auction & Low Country Boil. 912-232-3945. 30-31 – ACWORTH – Love the Lake Festival, Cauble Park. 770-423-1330. 30-31 – ATLANTA – Corks & Forks Food & Wine Event, Grant Park, 1 p.m. 404-521-0938. 30-31 – ATLANTA – Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. 404-521-0938. 30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Marketplace Heritage Festival, Mt. Life Museum. 706-745-5493. 30-31 – CHICKAMAUGA – Celtic & Heritage Festival, Lee and Gordon’s Mill. 706-375-3177. 30-31 – ROME – Armuchee Bluegrass Festival, Armuchee Saddle Club, Hwy. 140. 800-444-1834.

30-31 – ROME – Running Water Pow Wow, downtown. 800-444-1834. 30-31 – SAVANNAH – Blue vs. Gray End of Summer Celebration, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787. 30-31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Arts & Crafts Show, Postel Park. 912-262-0628. 30-Sept. 1 – KINGSLAND – Labor Day Catfish Festival, Historic District. 800-433-0225. 30-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park, Marietta Square. 770-429-1115. 30-Sept. 1 – NEWNAN – Powers’ Crossroads Country Fair & Art Festival. 770-253-2011. 30-Sept. 1 – NEWNAN – Moss Oak Plantation Country Crafts Festival. 800-826-9382. 30-Sept. 1 – OMAHA – Labor Day Weekend on the Lake, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706. 30-Sept. 1 – WARM SPRINGS – Swim in Historic Pools, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870. 30-Sept. 17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565. 31 – DECATUR – Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival, Panthersville Stadium. 678-760-8543. 31 – ELLIJAY – Ellijay Under the Stars. 706635-7400. 31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Sunday Dinner Dance, J.I. Club Hotel, 6 p.m. 912-635-2600. 31 – LAKELAND – Flatlanders Frolic, Main Street. 229-482-9755. 31 – ROSWELL – End of Summer Celebration, H.S. Stadium, Roswell, 5:30 p.m. 770-594-6134. 31 – SAVANNAH – Labor Union Picnic, Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-507-8037. 31 – STONE MOUNTAIN – Last Blast of Summer Concert, Stone Mtn. Pk. 770-498-5690. 31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sounds of Motown, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666. 31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash. 912-786-5444. 31-Sept. 1 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – Lasershow Spectacular, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

September 1 – BLUE RIDGE – Labor Day BBQ & Entertainment, City Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 706-455-3818. 1 – FORT MORRIS – Labor Day Commemoration, Fort Morris Historic Site. 912-884-5999. 1 – FORT OGLETHORPE – Labor Day at the Post, 6th Cavalry Museum. 706-861-2860. 1 – JULIETTE – Folklife Celebration, Jarrell Plantation, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 478-986-5172. 1 – LUMPKIN – Labor Day Activities, Providence Canyon State Park. 229-838-6202.

Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances. August 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

P Theatre P Music P Dance P CLASSIC CHASTAIN Atlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org

Aug. 1 Aug. 2 Aug. 6 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 13 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 27 Aug. 29

Hootie & Blowfish Crosby, Stills, & Nash Bluegrass & Marty Stuart Hippiefest Gipsy Kings Beach Boys & ASO G. Love; John Butler Trio Sister Hazel & ASO Erykah Badu Regeneration Tour

COBB ENERGY CENTRE Atlanta, 404-817-8700, cobbenergycentre.com

Aug. 2 Aug. 23

Return to Forever Loretta Lynn

FOX THEATRE Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org

Aug. 1-3 Aug. 15-24 Aug. 27 Aug. 7,8,10,30

The Color Purple High School Musical My Morning Jacket Movies

MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATeR Mableton, 770-819-7765, ww.mablehouseamphitheater.com

Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Aug. 15 Aug. 30

Kool & The Gang Starship & Mickey Thomas Creedence Clearwater Revisited Craig Morgan & Danielle Peck

Blairsville, Georgia

GWINNETT CENTER Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com

Aug. 13 Aug. 18

Nine Inch Nails American Idol Live

LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATER Atlanta, 404-627-9704, www.hob.com

Aug. 1 Aug. 3 Aug. 9 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 20

Rascal Flatts & Taylor Swift Projekt Revolution Flashback Festival Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival Jack Johnson Jonas Brothers

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE Atlanta, 770-335-8484, www.punchline.com

Aug. 1-2 Aug. 7-10 Aug. 12 Aug. 14-17 Aug. 22-23 Aug. 28-31

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com

Aug. 2 Julie Andrews Aug. 8,14,16 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Aug. 15 Charlie Daniels Band Aug. 17 Boston & Styx Aug. 23 Stone Temple Pilots Aug. 27 Rod Stewart Aug. 29 John Mayer Starfest

Take the Road Less Traveled!

Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail

Explore the beauty of our . . . • Rushing Waterfalls • Hiking Trails filled with Scenic Beauty • Fishing, Boating and other Water Sports on beautiful Lake Nottely • Annual Butternut Creek Festival in July • Peace and Quiet of Nature

All this this and and more more .. .. .only .only All 110 miles miles north north of of Atlanta. Atlanta. 110 P.O. Box Box 789 789 •• Blairsville, Blairsville, GA GA 30514 30514 P.O. 706-745-5789 •• Toll-free Toll-free 877-745-5789 877-745-5789 706-745-5789 www.blairsvillechamber.com www.blairsvillechamber.com

Kathleen Madigan Billy Gardell Clean Comedy Night Craig Robinson Kevin Pollak Tom Rhodes

Enjoy Fresh Georgia Peaches Through August www.peachblossomtrail.com

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6 th Annual

Perspectives 2008

Georgia Pottery Invitational

August 30 - September 17 Exhibit of Works by 50 Georgia Potters Largest and Finest Selection of Georgia Pottery for Sale – Over 5,000 Pots! Exhibit and Sale Open Daily 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Opening Reception and Preview Sale – Friday, August 29, 7-9 p.m. $5 admission Pottery workshops and studio tours available.

OCAF Center, 34 School Street Watkinsville, GA

706-769-4565 • www.ocaf.com