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Volume 49 Monthly
Number 2 August 2009
CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-6 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . . .7 Antiques, Art, and Museums . . . . .8 Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Georgia Celebrates Quilts . . . . . .10 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11 Atlanta Attractions . . . . . . . . . . .11 August Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20 Camping Information, Please . . . . .21 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23 Dixieland Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ON THE COVER he Westobou Festival will take place in Augusta September 17-26. 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.
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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Eight 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.
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1-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Farmers Market, Courthouse, Saturdays, 7:30-11:30 a.m. 706-439-6000. 1-29 – COLUMBUS – Market Days, Broadway, Saturday Mornings. 706-596-0111. 1-29 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam, Gold Museum, Saturdays, 6 p.m. 706-864-3513. 1-29 – ELLIJAY – Farmers Market, Saturday Mornings. 706-635-7400. 1-29 – GRIFFIN – Farmers Market, Solomon Street, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-Noon. 770-467-4225. 1-29 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659, x305. 1-29 – LITHIA SPRINGS – New Manchester History Hike, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Saturdays, 10 a.m. 770-732-5871. 1-29 – MACON – City Market on the Green, Dwntwn, Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 478-743-1074. 1-29 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Saturday Concert Series, FDR State Park, 7:30 p.m. 706663-4858. 1-30 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi State P ark, Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659, x305. 2 – MACON – Outdoor Movie Midnight in Garden of Good & Evil, Hay House, 8 p.m. 478238-1735. 2 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Little Light Music with After Hours, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912638-4666. 2-30 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz, Riverwalk, Sundays 8 -9:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. 4-25 – MACON – Free Concerts, downtown, Tuesdays, 9 p.m. 478-744-2446. 5 – LITHIA SPRINGS – Full Moon Hike to New Manchester Ruins, Sweetwater Ck. St. Pk., 8-10 p.m. 770-732-5876. 5-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain Model Railroad Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706745-9819. 6-9 – NORTHWEST GEORGIA – 450 Mile, World’s Longest Yard Sale (Ala, Ga., Tenn., Ky.) INDOOR 706-657-4488. Playmaze • Snack Bar • Sea Serpent • Bumper Cars 6-27 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in the Park, The Southside’s Largest Arcade • Birthday Party Rooms Thursdays, 6 p.m. 800-899-6867. OUTDOOR 7 – AUGUSTA – Concert & Car Show, Go Karts (3 TRACKS) • Dixie Zip Line • Scream’n Swing Augusta Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754. 36 Hole Mini-Golf • Bumper Boats • Scrambler 7– AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists’ Row, Antique Car Track • Giant Slide Downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. IS H T W NE 4 Kiddie Rides • Drop Zone • Spider 7 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, downtown, YEAR! Y Scream’n Eagle Roller Coaster 5-8 p.m. 912-265-4032. ALL DA N SIO 7 – DAHLONEGA – Kurt Thomas Concert, ADMIS $19 Hancock Park, 6:30 p.m. 706-864-3711. Y L N O 7 – MACON – First Friday, Downtown, 6-10 p.m. 478-722-9909. 7 – VALDOSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 229-242-2600. 7-9 – DALTON – Bead, Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Fayetteville • 1675 Hwy. 85 N Show, N.W. Ga. Trade Ctr. 540-384-6047. 7-28 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Night Conwww.DixieLandFunPark.com certs, Old Courthouse, 7-8 p.m. 877-745-5789. 4 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / August 2009 1 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruise-In, Square, noondusk. 706-781-3555 or 877-745-5789. 1 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show 6 p.m.; Terrance Lonon & Untouchables Concert, 7 p.m. Downtown. 770-607-3480. 1 – CONYERS – Feel Good Festival, Ga. Int’l Horse Park, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 770-306-2244. 1 – DILLARD – Bluegrass Festival & BBQ Cook-Off, City Hall. 706-746-5891. 1 – FITZGERALD – Brenda Madison & Missionaries, The Grand, 7 p.m. 229-322-1216. 1 – HELEN – Folk Life Traditions, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659, x305. 1 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Folk Potters Show & Sale, Folk Pottery Museum. 706-878-3300. 1 – SAVANNAH – First Saturday on River Street. 912-234-0295. 1 – THOMSON – Tom Watson Watermelon Festival. 706-595-7777. 1 – VILLA RICA – Forty Years Later Concert, Prospectors Park, 7:30 p.m. 678-785-1014. 1-2 – BOWDON – Founders Day, downtown. 770-258-8980. 1-29 – ATHENS – Farmers Market, Bishop Park, 8 a.m.-Noon. 800-653-0603. 1-29 – AUGUSTA – Saturday Market on River, 8 a.m.-Noon. 706-722-8000.
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GEORGIA CALENDAR AUGUST 7-28 – ELLIJAY – Pick’n in the Park, Fridays. 706-635-7400. 8 – ADAIRSVILLE – Jacob Bryant Concert, Log Town, 7-9 p.m. 800-733-2280. 8 – COLUMBUS – H-Town, Troop, Next, & Silk Concert, Civic Center. 800-745-3000. 8 – DALTON – Car Cruise-In, downtown. 800-331-3258. 8 – SAVANNAH – Evening in Monte Carlo, Telfair Academy. 912-790-8800. 8 – SAVANNAH – End of Summer Fun, Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-651-6823. 8 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Alcovy River Band, 7 p.m. 770-464-2380. 9 – CALHOUN – Bluegrass Jam, Harris Arts Center, 2-5 p.m. 706-620-2599. 9 – DAHLONEGA – Gold Fever, Smithgall Woods, 9 a.m.-noon. 706-878-3087. 14 – THOMASVILLE – Bluegrass Concert, Municipal Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 229-227-4050. 14-15 – AUGUSTA – Ed Turner & Number 9, Imperial Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-8341. 14-15 – KENNESAW – Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, Adams Park. 770-422-9714. 14-16 – CLARKESVILLE – Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Region Car & Truck Show, Fairgrounds. 706-754-9277. 15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Remembrance Walk & Festival, Meeks Park, 10 a.m. 877-745-5789. 15 – BROOKLET – Peanut Festival, downtown. 912-842-2137. 15 – CALHOUN – Gospel Concert in Park, Downtown, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570. 15 – ELLIJAY – Arts Around the Square. 706635-7400. 15 – MACON – Back to School 19th Century Style, Cannonball House. 478-745-5982. 15 – SAVANNAH – Coin & Pottery Show, Cobbs Galleries. 912-234-1582. 15 – VALDOSTA – Foreigner Concert, Wild Adventures, 8 p.m. 229-219-7080. 15-16 – MANCHESTER – Centennial Play, High School Auditorium. 706-846-5341. 16 – AUGUSTA – Dark Corner Bluegrass, Morris Museum, 2 p.m. 706-828-3867. 16 – MACON – Outdoor Movie Iron Giant, Washington Park, 8 p.m. 478-238-1735. 16 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sam Rodriguez (Latin Jazz), Lighthouse, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934. 20 – FITZGERALD – Organist Jon Durkovic, Carnegie Center, 7 p.m. 229-426-5078. 20 – MACON – Drive By Truckers Concert, Cox Capital Theatre, 8 p.m. 478-257-6391. 21 – GRIFFIN – Free Movie Tale of Despereaux, Downtown, 8 p.m. 770-467-4750. 21 – VALDOSTA – Art After Dark, Downtown, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 229-242-2600. 21-22 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Beach Music Festival & BBQ Beach Bash. 877-4jekyll. August 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA
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GEORGIA CALENDAR AUGUST 21-23 – ATHENS – Southern Fusion Festival, Classic Center. 706-208-0900. 21-23 – DALTON – Blue Ridge Numismatics Association Coin Show, N.W. Georgia Trade Center. 800-331-3258. 22 – CALHOUN – Outdoor Movie, Sonoraville Recreation Complex, 5 p.m. 706-602-4435. 22 – CARTERSVILLE – Allatoona Pass Battlefield Hikes, Red Top Mt. St. Pk., 10 a.m. 770975-4226. 22 – CONYERS – Hannah Thomas Concert, Olde Town Pavilion, 8 p.m. 770-922-3143. 22 – DEARING – Mutt Madness Dog Show, Eubank Bell Park. 706-597-1000. 22 – YOUNG HARRIS – Tomato Festival, Crane Creek Vineyards. 706-379-1236. 23 – ATHENS – Weddings of Georgia Bridal Expo, Georgia Club, 1-4 p.m. 770-725-8100. 23 – SAVANNAH – Jody Espina & Friends, Four Points by Sheraton. 877-savannah. 23 – SAVANNAH – Gospel Brunch, Jepson Center for Arts, 12:30-2:30 p.m. 912-790-8800. 28 – WATKINSVILLE – Opening Reception & Preview Sale for Ga. Pottery Invitational, OCAF, 6 p.m. 706-769-4565. 28-29 – VALDOSTA – BBQ & Bluegrass, Wild Adventures. 229-219-7080. 29 – CALHOUN – King “Ham Jam,” Roe Springs. 706-629-9101. 29 – CALHOUN – Comedian James Gregory, Civic Auditorium, 8 p.m. 800-887-3811. 29 – CARTERSVILLE – Flintknapping, Etowah Mounds. 770-387-3747. 29 – CARTERSVILLE – Blue-Eyed Grass Concert, Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 770-386-7343.
29 – HAMPTON – Trains, Planes, & Automobiles. 770-946-4306. 29 – MANCHESTER – Street Dance, Main Street. 706-846-5341 or 706-977-9004. 29 – ROME – Symphony Orchestra, Oak Hill, 7 p.m. 706-291-7967. 29 – SAVANNAH – Tools & Skills that Built a Colony, Wormsloe. 912-353-3023. 29 – SAVANNAH – Old Fort Jackson Auction & Low Country Boil. 912-232-3945. 29-30 – CONYERS – Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606 or 770-860-4190. 29-30 – HIAWASSEE – Blue Ridge Mountains Festival of Arts, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 706-632-2144. 29-Sept. 16 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2009: Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565. 30 – AUGUSTA – Baroque Music, Morris Museum, 2 p.m. 706-724-7501. 30 – BRASELTON – Grape Harvest Festival, Chateau Elan. 678-425-0900. 30 – ELLIJAY – Picnic by the River, ETC Pavilion. 706-635-5605. 30 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Jazz in the Park with Gwen Hughes, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934. 31 – ELLIJAY – Ellijay Under the Stars. 706635-7400.
SEPTEMBER 5-6 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives Pottery Workshops, OCAF. 706-769-4565. 11-12 – OMEGA – Pepper Festival, Ponder Park. 229-528-4400. 11-19 – CLARKESVILLE – 34th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. 706-768-6890. 12-Oct. 31 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards,weekends. 706-273-3838. 17-26 – AUGUSTA – Westobou Festival, downtown. 706-755-2878. 18-20 – AUGUSTA – Arts in the Heart of Augusta, Common. 706-826-4702. 19-20 – DALTON – Creative Arts Guild Festival. 800-331-3258. 19-20 – TUNNEL HILL – Civil War Battle Reenactment. 800-331-3258. 26 – PLAINS – Peanut Festival. 229-8245373. 26-27 – CANTON – Riverfest 2009, Boling Park. 770-704-5991.
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3 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival. 706778-7875. 3-4 – JASPER – Georgia Marble Festival. 706692-5600.
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P Theatre P Music P Dance P ASHFORD MANOR CONCERTS Watkinsville, 706-769-2633, ambedandbreakfast.com
Aug. 10 Aug. 24
Randall Bramblett Mama’s Love
CLASSIC CHASTAIN Atlanta, 800-745-3000, www.classicchastain.org
Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 19 Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Aug. 29
Temptations & Ashford and Simpson Steely Dan America with Christopher Cross The Flaming Lips Edwin McCain & Freddy Jones Band En Vogue
FOX THEATRE Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
Aug. 1-2 Aug. 11-16 Aug. 21-23
42nd Street Grease with Taylor Hicks Dora the Explorer
FREDERICK BROWN AMPHITHEATER Peachtree City, 770-631-0630, amphitheater.org
Aug. 1 Aug. 7 Aug. 14-15 Aug. 20 Aug. 21-22
Oliver Glenn Miller Orchestra Hippiefest Army Ground Forces Band Peter Cetera
GWINNETT CENTER Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
Aug. 1 Aug. 2 Aug. 22
Green Day Ricardo Arjona Freedom Concert
MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATER Mableton, 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.org
Aug. 8 Aug. 14 Aug. 19 Aug. 28
Sara Evans The B-52s Peter Frampton Marshall Tucker Band
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE Atlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
Aug. 1-2 Aug. 4 Aug. 6-9 Aug. 14-16 Aug. 21-23 Aug. 28-30
Jon Reep Bleep-Free Kenn Kingston Dennis Regan Bill Burr Greg Fitzsimmons Kathleen Madigan
SWAMP GRAVY Colquitt, 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com
Oct. 1-24
We’ve All Got a Story To Tell
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com
Aug. 1 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 22 Aug. 23
ASO–Rodgers & Hammerstein Incubus Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Judas Priest O.A.R. STS9 Big & Rich August 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA
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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; the fullscale replica of the USS Water Witch; and a battle simulator theater. Scheduled during August will be another Cool History program held inside the cool, air-conditioned museum and utilizing the interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staff and volunteers. All of the Cool History programs are living history events which reenact famous or fascinating incidents in Civil War History. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 22. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information 706-327-9798 or www.portcolumbus.org.
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 7-9 and September 11-13. 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. For more information phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.
Southeastern 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 normally available for $1 per person. Trains, Trucks, and Tractors will be highlighted on August 1-2, and visitors will be treated to exhibits, train rides, refreshments, temporary tattoos, and crafts for children. The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-Dec. With ad below one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org.
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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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia AUGUST 1 – Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, 10 a.m. 770-732-5876. 2 – Athens Brass Choir, State Botanical Garden, 3 p.m. 4-25 – Frog Slog, Panola Mountain St. Pk., Stockbridge, Tues., 7-8:30 p.m. 770-389-7801. 6 – Animal Tracking Hike, Panola Mountain St. Pk., Stockbridge, 10 a.m. 770-389-7801. 6-27 – Walk on the Wild Side Twilight Hikes, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 7 p.m. 770-389-7801. 7 – Full Moon Night Hike (2.5M), Callaway Gardens. 8 – Weed ID & Control; Common Snakes of Georgia. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. 8 – Butterfly Bonanza, Smith-Gilbert Gardens. 11 – Plants That Beat the Heat, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 13 – Plan Autumn Vegetable Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 15 – Start Your Autumn Veggie Seeds, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m. 20 – Edible Plants Hike, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 10 a.m. 770-389-7801. 22 – Composting, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m.
25 – Grogus Concert, State Botanical Garden, 7-9 p.m. 28 – Los Lobos Concert, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8 p.m. 29 – Orchid Care Clinic, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. 29 – Observatory Open House, Hard Labor Creek St. Pk., Rutledge, 9-11 p.m. 706-557-3001. 29 – Miniature Garden in Bottle, SmithGilbert Gardens • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460 Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055 Elachee Nature Ctr., Gainesville . . . . . .770-535-1976 GSU Botanical Garden, Statesboro . . .912-871-1149 Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928 Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .912-880-4500 Oatland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980 Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-653-4954 Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-796-7717 Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 Smith-Gilbert Gdns., Kennesaw . . . . . .770-424-8274 State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244 Tybee Island Marine Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917 Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108
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Georgia Celebrates Quilts in Marietta See a glorious display of over 400 quilts at Georgia Celebrates Quilts in Marietta on September 18-20. The 12th biennial quilt show is produced by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild. There will be a colorful exhibit of quilts of every kind made by hundreds of talented textile artists throughout Georgia: large quilts and small ones, contemporary pieces and traditional quilts, appliquéd and embroidered, hand-quilted and machined artistry. The colors, the workmanship, and the beauty of these quilts are amazing. Even the award ribbons are works of art. The show will include a Small Treasures Auction of quilts, a vendor mall, a sewing machine raffle, quilting demonstrations, and classes offered by several local shops. A king-sized quilt in the Lori Smith pattern Sampler Magic will be on display and raffled on Sunday. The quilt was made by members of the Guild and pieced together and quilted by Red Hen Fabrics. The quilt show will be held at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway in Marietta. Show hours will be Friday and Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4. Daily admission will be $8. Parking will be free. Visit www.ecqg.com or call 404-843-1040 for more information. 1-2 – Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, Gwinnett Ctr. Fairgnds. 770-963-6522. 1 – 57th Old Soldiers Day Parade & 1-9 – Greenhaven Decorators’ Show Program, Alpharetta, 8:45 a.m. 678-297-6078. House, Marietta. 404-432-0356. 1 – Birthday Celebration, Village Green, 1-9 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone MounSmyrna, 6-10 p.m. 770-434-6600. tain Park, 9:30 a.m. 770-498-5690. 1 – Elvis Memorial Show, Riverside Park, 2 – Concert by the Springs with the Roswell. 770-641-3705. Swingin’ Medallions, Heritage Green, Sandy 1-2 – Trains, Trucks, & Tractors, S.E. RailSprings, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111. way Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013. 4 – Movin’ Grovin’ Morning, Heritage Green, 1-2 – Atlanta Black Arts Festival, Woodruff Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. Arts Center. 404-733-5000. 4-27 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412. 5-26 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412. 6 – Chris Brooks Lecture on Pottery Legacy, 975 West Peachtree Street Heritage Sandy Springs, 6:30 p.m. 404-851-9111. at 10th Street 6-27 – Art in the City: Thursday Nights at ATLANTA, GEORGIA High Museum, 5-8 p.m. 404-733-4437. 7-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 7-28 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300. 8 – Flashback Festival, Lakewood Amphitheater. 404-627-9704. 12 – Open Mic Poetry Reading, Callanwolde, 8:15 p.m. 404-872-5338. 14 – Jazz on the Lawn with Madoca & Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded Company, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-472-5338. continental breakfast as well as a complimentary 14-15 – Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette. Festival. 770-424-8274. Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the 14-16 – Slotin Folk Festival, North Atlanta Midtown MARTA rapid rail station. Trade Center. 770-279-9899. 404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 15 – Decatur BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass www.regencysuites.com Festival, Harmony Park, 4-10 p.m. 404-370-4100. 10 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / August 2009
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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR August 15, 22, 29 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.
ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS J Atlanta Cyclorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-658-7625 J Atlanta History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-814-4000 J Atlanta Preservation Walking Tours . . . . . .404-688-3350 J Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. . . . . .404-523-6275 J Braves Museum & Turner Field Tours . . . . . 404-614-2311 J Breman Jewish Heritage Museum . . . . . . .678-222-3700 J Bulloch Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-992-1731 J Callanwolde Fine Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . .404-872-5338 J Carter Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-865-7100 J Centennial Olympic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-222-PARK J Center for Puppetry Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-873-3391 J Chattahoochee River Park . . . . . . . . . . . .678-538-1200 J CNN Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-827-2300 J Dixieland Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-460-5862 J Fernbank Museum of Natural History . . . . . 404-929-6300 J Fox Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-881-2100 J Georgia Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-581-4000 J Georgia Department of Archives . . . . . . . .678-364-3700 J Georgia Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-223-9200 J Georgia State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-463-4536 J Georgia World Congress Center . . . . . . . .404-223-4000 J Gone With The Wind Museum, Marietta . . . 770-794-5576 J Governor’s Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-261-1776 J High Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-733-4400 J Kennesaw Mtn. Nat’l Battlefield . . . . . . . . .770-427-4686 J King Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-526-8923 J Margaret Mitchell House & Museum . . . . .404-249-7015 J Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . .770-528-1444 J Marietta Museum of History . . . . . . . . . . . .770-794-5710 J Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site . . . . . .404-331-6922 J Michael Carlos Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-727-4282 J Museum of Civil War/Locomotive History . .770-427-2117 J National Museum of Patriotism . . . . . . . . .404-875-0691 J Oakland Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-688-2107 J Philips Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-878-3000 J Road to Tara Museum, Jonesboro . . . . . . .770-478-4800 J Sandy Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-511-7742 J Scott Antique Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .740-569-4112 J Six Flags Over Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-948-9290 J Smith Plantation, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-641-3978 J Southeastern Railway Museum . . . . . . . . .770-476-2013 J Stone Mountain Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-498-5690 J Underground Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-523-2311 J Woodruff Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-733-4200 J World of Coca Cola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-676-5151 J Wren’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-753-7735 J Yellow River Game Ranch, Lilburn . . . . . . .770-972-6643 J Zoo Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-624-9453
16 – Atlanta Concert Band, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 2:30 p.m. 770-594-6232. 20 – Alive After Five, Historic Roswell, 5-9 p.m. 770-641-3705. 21 – Emmett Goods Jazz Quartet, High Museum of Art, 5-10 p.m. 404-733-4437. 21 – Joel Osteen, Philips Arena, 7:30 pm. 404-878-3000. 22 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412. 22 – Melodies in the Meadow, Art Station, Kennesaw, 7 p.m. 770-514-5930. 22 – Jonas Brothers, Philips Arena, 7 p.m. 404-878-3000. 22-23 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500. 23 – Native American History & Culture, Atlanta History Center, 12-5 p.m. 404-814-4000. 28 – The Mustangs, Glover Park, Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601. 28-29 – Women of Faith, Philips Arena. 404-878-3000.
29 – Alton Brown, Cobb Energy Center, 2 & 7 p.m. 770-916-2800. 29 – German Bierfest, Woodruff Park. 678244-1528. 29-30 – Summer Shade Festival, Grant Park. 404-521-0938.
September 6 – Concert by the Springs with The Return, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111. 11-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 18-20 – Georgia Celebrates Quilts, East Cobb Quilters’ Guild Juried Show, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 404-843-1040. 25-27 – Atlanta Camping & RV Fall Show, Atlanta Expo Center South. 770-826-1448. 26-27 – Sandy Springs Festival. 866-5117742.
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August Is Absolutel Westobou Festival in Augusta September 17-26 The 2009 Westobou Festival, September 17–26, will celebrate excellence in the arts and will feature performances by local, regional, and nationally-recognized artists. Performances, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, will take place in downtown Augusta, at Augusta State University and Paine College, and in North Augusta, S.C. Each day and evening of the Festival will be filled with a variety of presentations designed to dazzle visitors and showcase Augusta’s wealth of artistic talent. Highlights of the 2009 Festival will include a concert featuring the Avett Brothers presented by the Westobou Festival, the 29th Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council, Video Games Live presented by the Augusta Symphony, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage presented in conjunction with the Southern Soul and Song Series, Elisabeth von Trapp in Concert presented by The Riverwalk Series, Inc., Gypsy presented by The Augusta Players, Sitka Trio and The Blind Boys of Alabama presented by Augusta State University, Langston Hughes’ Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods of Jazz featuring the Ron McCurdy Quartet presented by the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, American Ballet Theatre II presented by Augusta Ballet, Inc., and much, much more. The Westobou Festival was conceived in 2005 by the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County, in conjunction with their work on behalf of the Porter Fleming Foundation. The 2008 Festival drew over 100,000 visitors, and the festival’s website received over 1.5 million hits. This year’s event is poised to be even bigger and better. Visit www.WestobouFestival.com for the 2009 schedule of events, maps, and hotel partner information.
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. With three national parks, Big Trees Forest Preserve, and the Chattahoochee River serving as its natural border, Sandy Springs boasts a variety of outdoor fun. Concerts by the Springs will feature the Swingin’ Medallions on Aug. 2 and The Return on Sept. 6 at Heritage Green on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. 404-8519111 or www.heritagesandysprings.org. Chris Brooks from the Folk Pottery Museum of N.E. Georgia will discuss the 19th century migration of potters from N.C. to Georgia and their legacy on August 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Sandy Springs. The Young Chefs Academy also has classes planned for August. 404-255-9263 or www.youngchefsacademy.com. The Punchline Comedy Club is Atlanta’s Number One comedy club, and Chastain Park features prominent performers on an outdoor stage. The schedules of both, as well as that of the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, are in the Theatre Section on page 7. The Sandy Springs Festival on Sept. 26-27 will feature 5K/10K races, artist market, children’s park, car show, food court, heritage crafters, live entertainment, pet parade, silent auction, and business and civic expos. www.sandyspringsfestival.org or phone 404-851-9111. For information visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.
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ly Great in Georgia! Perspectives 2009: Georgia Pottery Invitational in Watkinsville Perspectives 2009: Georgia Pottery Invitational will be held August 29-September 16 at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) in Watkinsville. This 7th annual exhibition and sale will feature a wide range of handmade pottery while highlighting 50 contemporary potters from all corners of the State. Georgia’s finest potters have accepted invitations to participate in this event offering over 5000 pots. The exhibit and sale will be open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The opening reception gala will be August 28 from 6-9 p.m., and the preview sale from 7-9 p.m. will offer an extensive selection with each potter displaying an average of 100 pieces of original handmade functional pottery. Admission will be $5. A large exhibit of pottery will feature two works by each of the 50 participating potters as well as a piece from their private collections. The second exhibit is designed to help the pottery enthusiast identify various types of pottery with info on how each piece was made, its history and uses. Pottery Workshops, offered Sept. 5-6, will be taught by Katy McDougal on Saturday and Jennifer Graff on Sunday. The fee will be $65 per day or $125 for both with continental breakfast & lunch included. Self-guided studio tours on September 13 from noon-5 p.m. will visit Oconee County Potters, DeWitt Smith Studio, Happy Valley Pottery, and Yukiko & Bob Marable Studio. Maps are available at OCAF or online at www.ocaf.com. For more information visit www.perspectives09.myocaf.com or phone 706-769-4565 or e-mail info@ocaf.com.
Blue Ridge Mountains Festival of Arts in Hiawassee Cool off in the mountains this August! The first annual Blue Ridge Mountains Festival of Arts will be held August 29 & 30 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. Artists from across the Southeast will be lining the tree shaded walking paths along beautiful Lake Chatuge The festival will be presented by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, which has over 33 years experience in producing quality, juried arts and crafts events. Along with the arts and crafts, there will be music in several locations, fine art, handmade crafts, demonstrations by artists, wonderful food, and children’s art activities. Visitors can explore Pioneer Village and learn how their ancestors lived and worked; in the restored village are a blacksmith shop, mercantile, smokehouse, sawmill, barns, one-room schoolhouse, and much more. Festival hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Admission will be $5 with children under 12 free. For more information, call 706-632-2144 or visit www.blueridgearts.net.
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Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival in Conyers The 3rd Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival will be held August 29-30 at the Georgia International Horse Park on August 29-30 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature wildlife exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities, stage performances, children’s activities, arts, crafts, a birds of prey exhibit, reptile show, and more. Steve Scruggs, the Snake Master, will show poisonous snakes. 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. Jason Clark with Southeast Reptile Rescue will recount adventures of wildlife removals. See native wildlife. Learn the basics of fly-fishing, archery, and hunting with hands-on demonstrations. Watch reenactors show how Creek and Cherokee Indians lived off the land and how the influence of early settlers changed their lives. Mine for gemstones. Swap hunting and fishing gear. 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 more information call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or 800CONYERS or 770-860-4190 or visit www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com.
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles in Hampton The City of Hampton will celebrate its historic role in transportation on Saturday, August 29. 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. 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 festival information or vendor booth information, contact Patti Battle at 770-9464306 or visit www.cityofhampton-ga.gov.
Georgia Celebrates Quilts
QUILT SHOW September 18 -20 Fri., Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10- 4 Admission $8
400 Quilts Vendors u Silent Auction Silver Sponsor: Discover Sewing COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER 548 Marietta Pkwy., Marietta in metro Atlanta
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September 11-12 Fun For All Ages! Friday, September 11 Gospel Music Arts & Crafts Vendors (5-10:30 p.m.) Saturday, September 12 Parade • Arts & Crafts Food • Recipe Contest Kiddie Park with Inflatables Musical Entertainment Dancers & Cloggers Dance/Concert at Ponder Park (8 p.m.-12 midnight)
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Riverfest 2009 in Canton The Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Boling Park in Canton September 26-27. This 25th 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 10 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.
Apple Pickin’ Jubilee in Ellijay The 14th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held on weekends from September 12-October 31 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 pedal cart track. There will be pig races, pony rides, tricycle 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 will be included for a $5 admission fee except for the petting farm which will have a separate $3 admission fee. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or phone 706-273-3838 or e-mail applelan@ellijay.com.
The Atlanta Camping Show The Atlanta Camping & RV Fall Show will be a three-day no-frill sales event featuring the biggest savings in its 34 year history. The show will be held September 25-27 at the Atlanta Expo Center South (exit 55 off I-285). This supermarket of campers will feature 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, and shoppers can find instant financing and insurance reps all on the same floor. There will be booths providing information on camping, campgrounds, vacation destinations, RV organizations, RV equipment and accessories, storage, and maintenance. There will be cooking demonstrations and prizes. Show hours will be 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 discounts and additional information, visit www.atlantarvshow.com. August 2009/ www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA
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Georgia Marble Festival in Jasper The 29th Annual Georgia Marble Festival will be held October 3-4 in Jasper. The festival will kick-off Saturday at 10 a.m. with a parade on Main Street. The festival theme, “Marble on My Mind,” will be featured in the parade, which will be led by Rumble in the Mountains; these motorcycle riders will continue for one hour through picturesque Pickens County and end at a motorcycle expo with live entertainment. 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. There will be juried arts and crafts, fine arts, children’s area, business expo, entertainment, and a variety of foods. Parking and shuttles will be free. Festival admission will be $5/adults and $3/students age 6 and up. On Saturday, one of the shuttle pick-ups will be at Lawson Chevrolet, site of the Georgia Marble Festival Classic Car Show. A free street dance on Saturday at 7 p.m. in front of the marble courthouse will feature popular local group 53 West. Take your lawn chairs. There will be tours of the marble mines on Saturday and Sunday. This is the only time of the year that the quarry is open for visitors, so join colorful local guides as they explain this rich slice of county history. Quarry tour tickets are sold on a first-come, so reservations should be made early. Tour tickets will be $10 (includes festival admission) for adults, children $7, under age 5 free. For information on festival activities and hotels (accommodations go quickly), visit the Chamber of Commerce office at 500 Stegall Drive in Jasper, call 706-692-5600, e-mail denise@ pickenschamber.com, or visit www.pickenschamber.com or www.georgiamarblefestival.com.
Mountain Beauty in Blairsville Area Union County, located on the northeast border of Georgia, is known for its mountain beauty. Crossed by the Blue Ridge Mountains and with more than half of its acreage within the Chattahoochee National Forest, Union County is a haven of streams, lakes, wooded trails, and waterfalls. Visitors can choose from rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, river rafting, horseback riding, trail-riding, fishing, and golfing. There are a variety of shops, restaurants, and overnight accommodations. Union County is also home to waterfalls; Vogel State Park; Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia; Lake Nottely with its 106 miles of shoreline; and Logan Turnpike Mill producing stone-ground grits. SATURDAY 10 A.M.- 5 P.M. During August Blairsville will host Friday Night Concerts at the Old Courthouse from DOWNTOWN 7-8 p.m. and a Car Cruise-In at the Square on Saturday, Aug. 1. The Misty Mountain Model Railroad Tours are open to the public on Arts • Crafts • Live Music Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2 p.m. The Union County Farmers Market is Children’s Activities held every Saturday through Oct. 10 from Food • Hayrides 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Union County CourtApple Pie Eating Contest house, rain or shine. For more information on Blairsville and Union County call 877-745-5789 or visit www.corneliageorgia.org www.blairsvillechamber.com. 16 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com /August 2009
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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 during the summer and fall. A Car Cruise-In will be held downtown on Saturday, August 8. The North Georgia Bead, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show will be held at the Northwest Georgia Trade Center on August 7-9. The Blue Ridge Numismatics Assn. Coin Show will be held at the Trade Center August 21-23. Are you a history buff? If so, step back in time during the Tunnel Hill Civil War Battle Reenactment on September 19-20. 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 46th Festival September 19-20. 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.
Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival The Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival & BBQ Bash will be held August 21-22. New this year will be a BBQ contest sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association. An Early Bird Party will be Thursday, August 20, at the Oceanside Inn & Suites from 7-10 p.m. and will offer food and entertainment by a top beach music DJ. Admission will be $10 per person. On Friday night the Swingin’ Medallions will be playing from 8:30-12 p.m. at Atlantic Hall in the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Admission will be $15 at the door; dress will be casual with no swimsuits allowed; guests must be 21 or older; and no outside food or alcohol will be permitted. On Saturday shag lessons will be taught at Atlantic Hall from 10 a.m.-noon for $10 per person. The BBQ Bash Judging will be from 14:30 p.m. Visitors should check with the Consumer Choice Panel tent for a chance to taste and judge the food. A free concert on the beach from 1-6 p.m. will feature the bands, Second Chance and Fantastic Shakers. No outside alcohol or pets will be permitted. The finale party on Saturday night from 8:30-12 p.m. will welcome Jim Quick & Coastline to Atlantic Hall. Admission will be $15 at the door; visitors must be 21 or older; Celebrate one of Habersham County’s most no outside food or alcohol will be permitted. anticipated events when the fair returns For information phone 912-635-3636 or • Miss Chattahoochee Fair Pageant 877-4jekyll or visit www.jekyllisland.com or ComeCoastAwhile.com. • Rodeo • Petting Zoo • Pig Races • Horse Show • Carnival Rides • Entertainment Nightly • Talent Show • Gospel Music • BBQ Cookoff • Livestock Shows • Chainsaw Artist • Arts & Crafts
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Centennial Celebrated in Manchester In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Manchester will produce a folk play entitled Tales of a Magic City on August 15-16. Show time will be Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets will be $10 per person with no reserved seating. There will be a cast of approximately 100 people in this play which was compiled from stories told by local citizens. The play was written by Debra Jones of Colquitt, one of the writers of the popular Swamp Gravy plays. Manchester was founded in August 1909, and the town’s early strength came from the railroad and textile mill. Manchester is located 37 miles from Columbus and 70 miles from Atlanta. A time capsule will be buried Sunday, August 16, at 2 p.m. at Freedom Park next to the Manchester Mill. Also, the town will have a street dance on August 29 from 7-10 p.m. There are area hotels and restaurants in the area for visitors wishing to stay overnight after viewing the play. For more information phone 706-977-9004 or e-mail betterhometown@ manchester-ga.com or visit www.cityofmanchester-ga.com.
Omega Pepper Festival The 6th annual Omega Pepper Festival will be held September 11-12 at Ponder Park in Omega which is located on Hwy. 319S between Tifton and Moultrie. The Festival will begin on Friday evening, September 11, with a program of gospel music. Arts and crafts and food vendors will be open. A delicious home-cooked dinner will be served, and tickets for the dinner will be available in advance as well as that night. Saturday’s events will include a parade at 10:30 a.m., a pepper recipe contest, arts and crafts, food, and musical entertainment including dancers and cloggers. A Kiddie Park will offer a variety of inflatables as well as other fun activities for the children. A dance and concert will be held at Ponder Park from 8-12 p.m. For information or a vendor application call Yolanda Baker at 229-528-4400; e-mail omegacityhall@mchsi.com; or visit www.omegapepperfestival.com.
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Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville The 34th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair will be held September 11-19 at the Habersham County Fairgrounds at 4235 Old Toccoa Hwy. in Clarkesville. The fair will open weekdays at 6 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. The fair will feature family entertainment including a carnival, livestock shows, horse shows, arts & crafts, exhibits and demonstrations, great food, and nightly entertainment. Events will include the Hayes Dodge Rodeo, the Miss Chattahoochee Pageant, a horseshoe tournament, the WCON Talent Show on Monday night, an art show, the Sam Path Petting Zoo with camel rides on the weekends, pony rides every day, bingo, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, a BBQ cookoff, and daily demonstrations by Edgard Diaz, a chainsaw wood carving artist from Peru. Entertainment will feature Southern Gospel with The Bridgmans and The Carolina Crossman. Country and bluegrass entertainers will be featured as well. Youth Night will be Tuesday, Sept. 11, and will feature the chorus and band from Habersham Central High School. Admission will be $5 with children under 10 free. For information call 706-778-3709 or 706-768-6890 or visit www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org.
Plains Peanut Festival The Plains Peanut Festival on September 26 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 visit www.plainsgeorgia.com or call 229824-5373. There will be a one mile Fun Run at 8 a.m. and a 5K Road Race at 8:30 a.m. with President Carter presenting awards for these events at 10 a.m. from the platform of the depot which was headquarters for his cam paign 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 August 29, 2009 • 10 AM-6 PM exhibits on the peanut industry and yummy Hampton, Georgia samples. The Carters will have a book signing starting at 1:30 p.m. with a limit of three books Fun for the Entire Family! per person. • Vintage Planes The SAM Shortline Excursion Train will • Air Show run shuttles Saturday afternoon. The Musical folk play, If These Sidewalks Could Talk, will Drive your car on the •Model Train be performed at the school on Friday at 7:30 Atlanta Speedway track! Display •Vintage Auto Show p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. A Street Dance •Train Memorabilia on Saturday from 8:30-11:30 p.m. will feature •Trackless the Joey Stuckey Band. President Carter will Train be teaching Sunday School at Maranatha Hampton, Georgia’s “Trains, Baptist Church in Plains on Sunday morning Planes, & Automobiles” Show is a at 10 a.m.
day-long celebration of Hampton’s spot in the history of Georgia Transportation. Join in the Fun on Aug. 29! TICKETS: Adults $5, Children 12 & under 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.
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Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia The 22nd annual Big Red Apple Festival will be held in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, October 3, 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.
Fun at Fort Discovery in Augusta Discover the fun of hands-on science! Fort Discovery is located on the scenic Riverwalk in downtown Augusta. This 128,000 square-foot familyoriented math and science center fires the imaginations of children and adults by making math, science, and technology come alive with 250 handson exhibits, custom digital programs in the Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater, StarLab planetarium, educational workshops, and demonstrations in the PowerStation. And now, join us for the Augusta tradition of Fat Man’s for lunch! The Usry family has moved their popular eatery to the first level of the science center. Tried and true Southern-style favorites like squash casserole and turnip greens will tempt your tummy, or you may prefer a slimmer salad or sub. Blue Bell ice cream tops it all off. Grab a comfy couch and catch up on emails with free Wi-Fi, as well. National Science Center’s Fort Discovery is the perfect place to plan birthday parties, family reunions, special events, wedding rehearsals, and company outings. The museum is located at One Seventh Street on Downtown Augusta’s Riverwalk. For information phone 800.325.5445 or 706.821.0245 or September 26 th visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.
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SATURDAY One Mile Fun Run/5K Road Race Arts & Crafts Vendors • Exhibits • Food Road Race and Post Card Awards • Presentation Main Street Parade • President & Mrs. Carter’s Book Signing SAM Shortline Train Rides • Entertainment Folk Play: “If These Sidewalks Could Talk”
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Sunday School with President Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, 10 a.m.
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Camping Information, Please
By Gertie Blabbit My friend is a rather old-fashioned lady, always quite delicate and elegant, especially in her language. She and her husband were planning a week’s vacation in Georgia, so she wrote to a particular campground and asked for a reservation. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped, but didn’t quite know how to ask about the toilet facilities. She just couldn’t bring herself to write the word “toilet” in her letter. After much deliberation, she finally came up with the old-fashioned term “bathroom commode.” But when she wrote that down, she still thought it sounded too forward. So she started all over again, and rewrote the entire letter, and referred to the bathroom commode merely as the B.C. “Does the campground have its own B.C.?” is what she actually wrote. Well, the campground owner wasn’t old-fashioned at all; and when he got that letter, he just couldn’t figure out what the lady was talking about. That B.C. business really stumped him. After worrying about it for a while, he showed the letter to several campers, but they couldn’t imagine what the lady meant either. So the campground owner, finally coming to the conclusion that the lady must be asking about the location of the local Baptist Church, sat down and wrote the following reply. “Dear Madam, I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I now take the pleasure of informing you that a B.C. is located nine miles north of the campground and is capable of seating 250 people at one time. I admit it is quite a distance away if you are in a habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of people take their lunches along and make a day of it. They usually arrive early and stay late. “The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up the whole time we were there. It may interest you to know that right now, there is a supper planned to raise money to buy more seats. They’re going to hold it in the basement of the B.C. “I would like to say it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly; but it is surely no lack of desire on my part. As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather. “If you do decide to come down to our campground, perhaps I could go with you the first time you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks. Remember, this is a friendly community.” (Publisher’s Note: If you would like to read more travel commentaries by Gertie Blabbit, write and let us know.)
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Sports Schedules WATERSPORTS
RACING
Aug. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full Moon Canoe Outing Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 8:30 p.m. 706-754-7981
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
HIKES & RUNS Aug. 1. . . . . Alpharetta, 5K, 10K, 678-297-6100 Aug. 1 . . . . . Flowery Branch, 5K, 770-366-4317 Aug. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010 Aug. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . Bowdon, 5K, 678-333-5439 Aug. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta, 5K, 404-877-5224 Aug. 8 . . . . . . . . . . Warner Robins, 5K, 10K, 1M 478-972-2609 Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-231-9064 Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . Fayeteville, 5K, 770-631-9040 Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rome, 5K, 706-235-3035 Aug. 15. . . . . . . . . . Suwanee, 5K, 770-271-4492 Aug. 22 . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 5K, 678-464-6950 Aug. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738 (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)
EQUESTRIAN SHOWS Aug. 21-22 . . . . . .Rodeo, Blue Ridge Fairgrounds 706-276-7458
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Aug. 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressage Horse Show Aug. 8-9 . . . . . . . . .Fox GHJA Classic Horse Show Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show Ventures Aug. 22-23 . . . . . . . . .Fox GHJA Signature Classic Horse Show Aug. 28-30 . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Classic Horse Show Aug. 29-30 . . . . .Dogwood Buckskin Horse Show
Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com Aug. 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .National Bikers Round-Up Aug. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thunder Run Aug. 14, 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday Night Drags Aug. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Super Bike Motorcycle Aug. 22-23 . . . . . . . . .Sports Car Club of America Time Trials Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 706-335-2301 www.atlantadragway.com Douglas Motorsports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls 912-384-7733, www.dmpdragway.com Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pooler 912-964-8200, www.ospracing.net Road Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . .Braselton, 800-849-RACE www.roadatlanta.com Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 www.silverdollarraceway.com
BIKING Aug. 14-16 . . . . . . .Fools’ Gold Mountain Bike Race & Festival, Dahlonega. 706-864-3513 Aug. 23 . . . . .Bike Ride in Olde Town Conyers (4M), 4-6 p.m. 770-602-2606
MISCELLANEOUS Aug. 1 . . . . . .Tree Top Excursion, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m. 770-389-7801 Aug. 15 . . . . .Ga. Veterans St. Pk. Triathlon & Duathlon, Cordele, 7-10 a.m. 229-273-1668 Aug. 22 . . . . .Wilderness Survival Tournament Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge. 770-389-7801 Aug. 29-30 . . . . .Wilderness Survival Weekend Amicalola Falls St. Pk., Helen. 706-265-1969
The Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival August 29-30 10 AM-5 PM
Something for the Entire Family . . . BIRDS OF PREY H ARTS & CRAFTS H LIVING HISTORY REPTILE SHOW H CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Learn to Fly Fish, the basics of Archery, or take a Hunting 101 course on-site. THE GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK $5 Admission Fee & Free Parking Children 4 and under are Free
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Sports Schedules Dixieland Fun Park Near Fayetteville For Fantastic Family Fun Dixieland Fun Park in Fayetteville has been a staple in fantastic family fun for 19 years. With over 20 rides and attractions, Dixieland has something for every age. For the thrill seekers, Dixieland offers many high thrill rides, including the Drop Zone, Stealth Attack Zip Line, Scream’n Eagle Coaster, the Scream’n Swing, and more. Two new high thrill attractions for 2009 include the Great Air Race Zip Line and the Impulse. For kids, Dixieland offers outdoor kiddie attractions as well as an indoor playmaze complete with slides, tubes, and an indoor ferris wheel. Also new for 2009, Dixieland offers an incredible value that rivals all other Georgia amusement venues. Visitors can enjoy Unlimited Fun at Dixieland at a price of only $19 for guests 44" or taller and $12 for guests between 31"-43". Paid admission allows riders access to all rides and attractions as well as in-house entertainment. For those who don’t wish to ride, a $5 Mini Golf Links Pass is available. Links Pass holders have unlimited access to Dixieland’s 36-hole mini golf course and in-house entertainment. Dixieland Fun Park can accommodate groups from 10-3000 and offers special pricing. All rides and attractions are based on height. For more information about Dixieland Fun Park or to book a group outing, visit www.dixielandfunpark.com or call 770-460-5862.
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Home Schedules
ATLANTA BRAVES
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS
Aug. 1-2 . . . . . .LA DODGERS Aug. 11-12 . . .WASHINGTON Aug. 14-16 . . .PHILADELPHIA Aug. 17 . . . . . . . . . .ARIZONA Aug. 21-23 . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Aug. 25-27 . . . . . .SAN DIEGO 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com
Aug. 1-2 . . . . . . .GREENVILLE Aug. 4-8 . . . . . .CHARLESTON Aug. 19-21 . . . . .SAVANNAH Aug. 22-24 . . . .CHARLESTON Aug. 31-Sept. 2 . .SAVANNAH 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com
ROME BRAVES
Aug. 1-3 . . .BOWLING GREEN Aug. 10-13 . . . . .LAKEWOOD Aug. 14-17 . . . . . .DELMARVA Aug. 25-27 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA Aug. 28-30 . . . . . . . . . .ROME 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com
Aug. 1-2 . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE Aug. 4-8 . . . . . . .SAVANNAH Aug. 19-21 . . . .CHARLESTON Aug. 22-24 . . . . .SAVANNAH 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com
SAVANNAH SAND GNATS
Aug. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Super 8 Series USSSA Men’s Softball Dellinger Park, Cartersville. 678-407-0643 Aug. 8-12 . . . . . . . . . .Little League Southern Regional Jr. League Championships, Cartersville Baseball Complex. 800-733-2280 Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big 10 Series ISA Softball Tournament Dellinger Park, Cartersville. 404-285-1949
FISHING Aug. 4, 8, 25, 28 . . . . . . . . . .Fly Fishing Clinics, Panola Mt. St. Pk. Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth Fishing Day, Smithgall Woods Helen. 706-878-3087
BASKETBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA DREAM
Aug. 1 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK Aug. 8 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO Aug. 13 . . . . . . . . . . .DETROIT Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . .SEATTLE Aug. 20 . . . . .SAN ANTONIO Aug. 23 . . . . . . .LAS ANGELES Aug. 25 . . . . . .SACREMANTO 404-604-2626 www.AtlantaDream.net
FOOTBALL Aug. 21-22. . . . . .Kell Classic Georgia Dome, Atlanta 404-223-9200
Home Schedules ATLANTA FALCONS Aug. 29 (pre) . . . .SAN DIEGO Sept. 3 (pre) . . . . .BALTIMORE 404-223-8444 www.atlantafalcons.com
GEORGIA BULLDOGS Sept. 12 . .SOUTH CAROLINA 877-542-1231 www.georgiadogs.com
GA. TECH YELLOWJACKETS Sept. 5 . . . .JACKSONVILLE ST. 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447
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