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State-wide • Events • Attractions • Fairs & Festivals Holiday 2017

Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City

Adventure In Every Direction WARM SPRINGS ANNUAL

A President’s Legacy at Warm Springs . . .

Candlelight Tour Beginning November 17 through year end

Warm Springs will be aglow with candles and twinkling lights and decked with garlands and bows during the annual holiday Candlelight Tour. Yuletide music will be heard over the one square mile village, taking you back to “memories of the past.”

•Music by local performers •Candlelight Tour Run– November 17th 1 mile & 5K– 9:30 Friday night •Parade Saturday November 18th, 11am •Santa visits •Special activities •Extended shopping hours 706-655-3322 •706-655-2609 www.meriwethertourism.com

Nestled in the small rural town of Warm Springs are six historical sites that had a deep impact on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. His visits to Warm Springs began in 1924 and continued until his passing at The Little White House in 1945. It has been said that Roosevelt came to Warm Springs to find a cure for polio, instead he found his soul.

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Depression-weary Americans were just rekindling their love affair with the automobile when a marketing brainstorm by Rock City founder Garnet Carter turned some country barns into billboards that spread the word about the attraction’s charms. In 1935, he authorized Clark Byers to persuade farmers to let him paint an advertising message on their barns.

Like most people who make history, Clark Byers had something else on his mind. When the young sign painter loaded his pickup with ladders and paintbuckets one day in 1936 and set out it would not have occurred to him that he would help define an era in American folk culture. But the 30-year odyssey which began that day made an unknown tourist attraction world famous, and the slogan “See Rock City” a household phrase Clark Byers painted the barns for three decades and became a legend in his own right by braving bulls, slippery roofs and lightning bolts. When he retired in 1969, he had painted some 900 barns in 19 states.

For the last 22 years, many travelers have been utterly delighted and captivated, even charmed by The Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City. You and yours may choose your special path through the Garden where you will once again, through the telescope of memory, experience the joy, wonder, and peace of this magical garden of lights.

Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights, which ON THE COVER features more than 30 holiday scenes, illuminated rock formations, and hundreds of thousands of lights, will become a nocturnal fairyland Nov. 17-Jan. 6.

(See page 12.) This issue also includes information on an array of other holiday events throughout Georgia.

HOLIDAY 2017 • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Volume 57 • Number 32

FEATURES 5 .Visit Our Advertisers on the Web 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Metro Atlanta 8 . . . . . . . . . . .Choose and Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 9 . .Long-Running Christmas Events 10-11 . . . . . . . . .Garden and Nature 12-14 . . . . .Theatre, Music & Dance 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sports 16-27 . . . .Holiday Events in Georgia 28-30 . . . . . .Entertainment Venues

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Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 32 www.SeeRockCity.com Meriwether County Chamber . . . . p 2 http://meriwethercountychamber.org Jekyll Island New Year Bluegrass Celebration . . . . . . . . . p 31 www.adamsbluegrass.com Blue Ridge Scenic Railway . . . . . p 15 www.brscenic.com Southeastern Railway Museum . . p 7 www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org Scott Antique Market . . . . . . . . . . . p 8 www.scottantiquemarkets.com Summerville Santa Special . . . . . p 19 www.summervillega.org Warner Robins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 20 www.warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com

Clayton Merchants . . . . . . . . . . . . p 26 www.downtownclaytonga.org City of Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 21 www.fitzgeraldga.org Hiwassee River Rail Adventure . p 25 www.tvrail.com St. Marys Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . p 22 www.StMarysRailroad.com Lyons “Tales from the Altamaha” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 13 www.talesfromthealtamaha.com Merritt Pecan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 18 www.merritt-pecan.com Conyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p 23 www.VisitConyersGA.com Massee Lane Gardens . . . . . . . . . p 10 www.americancamellias.org

Lane Southern Orchards . . . . . . . p 27 www.lanesouthernorchards.com

Back to Basics Market . . . . . . . . . p 24 http://back-to-basics-market.business.site http://bread-of-life-bakery.business.site

Full Circle Farm Sanctuary . . . . . p 11 www.FullCircleFarmSanctuary.org

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THE NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL

The National Infantry Museum salutes thousands of service members who have served in the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001. Service members include active duty, veterans, and those who died defending the county.

The museum, located at 1775 Legacy Way in Columbus, unveiled its Global War on Terrorism Memorial Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The memorial includes eight panels etched with the names of nearly 7,000 men and women who died fighting the war on terrorism.

A 13-foot steel beam taken from the wreckage of the World Trade Center and donated to the museum by New York City firefighters sits atop the concrete columns representing the Twin Towers. Nine bronze figures representing an Infantry squad, illustrations of each service’s role in protecting the nation, and narrative panels chronicling the nation’s longest war are also featured. For more information visit http://nationalinfantrymuseum.org.

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Holiday Cheer Comes to S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth will be celebrating the season with special events.

The museum is hosting the Duluth Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Festival of Trees. The event, featuring more than two dozen community-sponsored and decorated trees, will be open during museum operating hours from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31.

Santa Claus arrives on Nov. 18, and Jingle Bell Dancers from Miss Cindy’s Dance Studio will welcome the big man as he rolls in on a special train. On Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, guests can enjoy breakfast or lunch with Santa during a meet-and-greet that also includes a craft, a hayride, and a train ride with Santa.

Polar Express Experience returns on Saturdays starting Nov. 25. The event offers attendees the unique opportunity to watch the Polar Express movie in an authentic train car.

Regular museum admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and older, and $7 for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years old. Breakfast with Santa tickets and Polar Express Experience are $18.

The museum hosts a series of special events throughout the year. For more information, visit SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org.

November 2 – First Thursday Art Walk, Downtown Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.

2-5 – Indian Festival & Pow Wow, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

3 – Marietta Square Art Walk, 5-9pm, Marietta. 800-451-3480.

4 – Decatur Wine Festival. Square, 12:30-4:30pm. 404-270-4100.

4-5 – Chastain Park Arts Festival, Atlanta. 404-233-2177.

4-5 – Elegant Elf Marketplace, Lake Forest Elem., Sandy Springs. 770-847-0047.

4-5 – Model Railroad Days, Southeastern Railway Museum. Duluth. 770-476-2013.

4-5 – Stone Mountain Hamfest, Gwin.

Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville. 855-786-8643.

4-10 – Savor Sandy Springs Restaurant Week, S.S. Society. 866-511-7742.

4-18 – Book Festival, Marcus Jewish Community Center. 678-812-4005.

5 – Cabbagetown Chop & Stomp. info@chompandstomp.com.

5 – Suwanee Classic Car Show, Town Center Park. 678-478-6582.

5 – Kennesaw Mtn. Nat’l Battlefield Pk. Artillery Demonstration. 770-427-4686.

8-12 – Atlanta Fall Classic HunterJumper Horse Shows, Conyers, all day.

770-483-4411.

9-12 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Ctr. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

10 – Mt. Zion Craft Show, Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Marietta. 770-971-1465.

10 – Winter Classic Series, Heritage, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111.

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11 – Dunwoody UMC Holiday Festival. 770-394-0675.

11 – Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Smyrna Veterans Memorial, 11am. 770-434-6600.

11 – Veteran’s Day Parade, Downtown Atlanta, 11:11am. 770-528-2611.

11 – Cherokee Heights Arts Festival, Marietta. 770-218-3836.

11 – Sienafest Craft Fair, St. Catherine Catholic Church, Kennesaw. 800-451-3480.

12 – Greater Atlanta Coin Show, Hilton Atlanta/Marietta. 770-772-4359.

17 – South Arts Film Series, Christ Church, Hapeville. 404-669-8269.

18-Dec. 31 – Festival of Trees, Southeastern RR Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

25-Dec. 2 – Polar Express Experience, SE Railway Museum, Duluth. 678-474-3490.

December 1 – Olde Town Christmas Party, Conyers, 5-8pm. 800-conyers.

1 – Suwanee Jolly Holly-day. 770945-8996.

1-31 – Festival of Trees, Southeastern Railroad Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

2-9 – A Day with Santa at Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth, Breakfast 9am, Lunch at noon. 770-476-2013.

3 – Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.

3-17 – Governor’s Mansion Tours, 391 Paces Ferry Rd. 404-261-1776.

5, 7, 12, 14 – Christmas High Tea, Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 4pm. 770-992-1731.

7 – First Thursday Art Walk, Downtown Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.

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Holiday Shoppers Find Unique Gifts at Scott Antique Market ‘Tis the season – the holiday shopping season. The average customer is searching more and more for unique gifts. That’s what makes the Scott Antique Markets the perfect place to do some holiday shopping. Gift givers are sure to find a unique item for everyone on their list at any of the Scott’s shows that are open in the months leading up to the holidays.

Shoppers can visit the market the second weekend of every month (Nov. 9-12 & Dec. 7-10) in the two large buildings at the Atlanta Expo Centers.

Branded as “America’s favorite treasure hunts,” the Scott Antique Markets will not only make gift buying easy, but will also make it fun with great service, convenience and variety. Vendors are happy to help with each customer’s needs. Exhibitors are also a great source for buyers who are looking for something specific. Vendors fill rows of booths with stunning jewelry and watches, antique firearms or tools, vintage clothing and unique home décor and furniture pieces. For collectors, many vendors carry war memorabilia, antique toys, comic books, automobilia, sports memorabilia and many other items.

With a selection this big, a gift from the Scott Antique Markets is sure to please every whovillian and grinch on your list this year. For information visit www.scottantiquemarkets.com.

December 7-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Ctr. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

9 – Atlanta Boys Choir, Monastery of Holy Spirit, Conyers. 800-conyers.

10 – Greater Atlanta Coin Show, Hilton Atlanta/Marietta. 770-772-4359.

10 – Root City Holiday Market, Atlanta. 706-820-2531.

10 – Shoppe Artisan, Cobb Galleria Center. 770-955-8000.

10 – Winter Classic Concert/The UGA Accidentals, Heritage Hall, Sandy Springs.

404-851-9111.

14 – Decatur Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast, Downtown, 7-8pm. 404-370-4100.

15 – Candlelight Nights, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000.

16 – Breakfast with Santa, Decatur Courtyard Marriott, 8-10am. 404-371-8386.

16 – Atlanta Vocal Project, Christmas Gala Holiday Pops, Johns Creek UMC. 404929-7404.

17 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Messiah SingAlong, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.

29-Jan. 1 – Chick-fil-a-Bowl Parade, Game & Music Fest, 877-545-0070.

31 – Peach Drop, Underground Atlanta.

404-523-2311.

January 11-14 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404361-2000.

21-22 – Callanwolde Arts Festival, info@affps.com.

February 8-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Ctr. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

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Choose and Cut Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree

–A Georgia Tradition– Find a tree farm near you. Tree farms are scattered all over the state of Georgia. Go to www.gacta.com and view the Farm Finder map showing the farm locations.

Christmas trees and the environment. The Real Christmas tree is a renewable resource that cleans the air by using carbon dioxide to grow and reintroducing oxygen into the air. The young trees growing on the Christmas tree farm for only a few years will provide clean air, erosion control, and habitat for wildlife. The tree can be recycled. It is best to chip for mulch to be used in gardens or farms. Most local communities provide a recycling service drop-off location where the tree can be turned in after Christmas. The Christmas tree farm will replant the field with new trees after the older ones are cut. This keeps a supply of young trees growing in fields that normally not good for other crops.

Some things to remember when buying your tree. Many people pick a tree that is too big for the space in their home. The trees in the field look smaller than they will in the home. Go by the size as measured. Ceilings in most homes are 8-9 feet high. It doesn’t make good sense to buy a tree that is 11 feet tall to fit into this space. You will ruin the shape of the tree by trimming the top or bottom to fit the room. Make sure the handle or base of the tree is long enough to fit your stand. Some stands require very little while others require up to a foot.

Varieties of trees. Leyland Cypress is the Christmas tree that will not drop needles.

They come in several varieties including: Leighton Green, Murray, Naylor’s Blue, Silver Dust and Castlewellan Gold. Some say these trees are hard to decorate. The limbs are not as strong as other varieties, so light weight ornaments and lights should be used. Murray and Naylor’s Blue have slightly stronger limbs. Leyland Cypress have very little tree smell.

Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, and other Arizona Cypress have a stronger tree smell, but they will dry out sooner than Leyland or pine.

Virginia Pine and White Pine are the standby Southern Christmas tree. Virginia Pine is a short needle with stiff branches and a strong pine smell. White Pine has a long needle with softer branches and a softer pine smell. Both make a beautiful Christmas tree.

Red Cedar is the old time Georgia Christmas tree. It has a strong, pleasant cedar smell and a good shape. The limbs are not strong and will dry out sooner than other varieties. Red Cedar should not be cut more than two weeks before Christmas.

Trees For Troops. The Christmas Spirit Foundation and FedEx Corp. delivered 19,200 Real Christmas trees to military families last year. Trees were donated by over 700 farms and delivered to 65 military bases in the USA and overseas.

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Long -Running Holiday Events Nov. 1-Dec. 10 . Festival of Trees & Mistletoe Market, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun Nov. 6-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tybee Island for the Holidays Nov. 8-Dec. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Roswell, Smith Plantation, Roswell Nov. 9-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . Christmas with the Bullochs 1845, Bulloch Hall, Roswell Nov. 9-Jan. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences Nov. 11-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park Nov. 11-Jan. 7 . . . . . . . . . . Garden Lights, Holiday Lights, Atlanta Botanical Garden Nov. 13-Dec. 31 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to Santa’s Village, (various dates) McCaysville Nov. 16-26. . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Gingerbread Village, Augusta Museum of History Nov. 17-Jan. 6 . . Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain Nov. 17-Jan. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain Nov. 17-Jan. 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Island Nov. 18-Jan. 3 (select days) . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in the Park, Six Flags Over Georgia Nov. 18-Jan. 6 . . . . . . Holiday Show & Sale, B. R. Mountains Arts Assn., Blue Ridge Nov. 18-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Mountain, Stone Mountain Park Nov. 21-Dec. 16. . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Mountain Country Christmas, Hiawasee Nov. 23-Dec. 25 . . Drive-Thru Christmas Lights (Call for dates), Rock Ranch, 6-10pm Nov. 23-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of Life, Life University, Marietta Nov. 24-Dec. 12 . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Callanwolde & Artisan Market, Atlanta Nov. 24-Dec. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Scenic Railway/One Hour Santa Express Nov. 24-Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gingerbread Village, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort Nov. 24-Dec. 30. North Pole Limited Train Rides, TN Valley RR Museum, Chattanooga Nov. 24-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in the Park, City Park, Cornelia, 7-11 pm Nov. 19-Dec. 22 . Antebellum Christmas at Old Governor’s Mansion, Milledgeville Nov. 19-Dec. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen Nov. 25-Dec. 24 . December Nights/Holiday Lights, Coastal Ga. Bot. Gdns., Savannah Nov. 26-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History (except Dec. 24-25), Jekyll Island Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9 . . . . . . . . Santa Express Train Rides, St. Marys Railroad Company Nov. 24-Dec. 31 (Fri. & Sat.) . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Cornelia, Community House Dec. 1-23 (Fri./Sat., daily 19-23) . . . Ruby Falls Christmas Underground, Chattanooga Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lafayette, Georgia’s Amazing Christmas Light Show Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of Trees, Blairsville Community Center Dec. 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christkindlemarkt, Helen, weekends Dec. 2,3,11,12 . . . . . . . . . Dinner with Santa, Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Dec. 9-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wild Adventures Christmas, Valdosta

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Winter is Sweeter at Massee Lane Gardens Over a thousand varieties of camellias, the winter rose, burst into color every day from October through April. February is considered peak season, because the largest numbers of varieties bloom simultaneously, although plenty of blooms adorn the historic gardens in November, December, and January.

A camellia care workshop will be held Jan. 27. The monthlong Festival of Camellias kicks off on Feb. 3 with free admission. The festival continues with weekly workshops on gardening, the Boehm porcelain collection, and camellia photography. The festival includes a competitive camellia show, professionally guided tours and boxed luncheons.

Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm and Sun. 1-4:30pm, the Camellia japonica ‘Ville De gardens are also open on Mondays in February. An Nantes’ is one of the most prized camellias among thou- International Garden of Excellence and the headquarters of the sands in the collection at American Camellia Society, Massee Lane Gardens features a Massee Lane Gardens. collection of gardens, a landscaped show greenhouse, and two galleries showcasing the largest collection of Boehm porcelains in the United States. Grafting and rooting supplies, camellia jewelry and art, decorative home accessories, children’s educational toys, and a wide variety of live camellia plants are in the Garden Gift Shop. Visit www.americancamellias.org and click on “News” for schedules and “Gardens” for directions.

Call 877-422-6355 toll free to schedule a group tour or luncheon.

N A T U November November – Early-season Camellia R sasanquas and Japonicas in bloom at E Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley.

4 – November Full Moon Hike, State Bontanical Garden, 7pm-8:30pm.

4 – Stilesboro Academy Chrysanthemum Show, Cartersville. 770-382-5700.

4 – Learn that Leaf, Smithgall Woods, 1-2pm.

4-5 – Wiregrass Camellia Society, Fall Show, Boston. 229-263-8661.

4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 – Japanese Maple Festival, Gibbs Garden, Ball Ground.

11 – Heritage Days Festival, State Botanical Garden, 9am-3pm.

11-Dec. 31 – Ride-On-Train, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10am-4pm.

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11-Jan. 7 – Garden Lights, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 5-10pm.

17-18 – Coastal Georgia Camellia Society. Savannah.

18 – ThanksLIVING Fundraiser, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, 961 White House Pkwy., Warm Springs. FCFSanctuary.org.

18 – Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding, Oatland Island Wildlife Ctr. 10am-4pm.

25-Dec. 16 – St. Nick at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Saturdays. 10am-2pm.

25-Dec. 24 – December Nights and Holiday Lights, Bamboo Coastal Gardens.

912-921-5460. Show. 9am-10pm.

28 – Bright Lights, Best Lights, Coastal Ga .Botanical Gardens, 5:30-9pm.

December December – Mid-season Camellia japonicas, hybrids and reticulates in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley.

2 – Reindog Parade, Atlanta Botanical Garden. 11am-1pm.

2-30 – Holidays at Hills & Dales Estate.

2 – Back to Nature Holiday Market & Festival, Chattahoochee Nature Center.

2-30 – Tours of the Callaway Home, Hills & Dales Estate.

10 – Reindeer Day, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell.

14 – Geminids Meteror Shower Party on Beach, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge, 10pm. 706-557-3001.

16 – Children’s Christmas Celebration, Hills & Dales Estate, 9:30am-1pm.

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Full Circle Farm Sanctuary in Warm Springs Full Circle Farm Sanctuary has come to Georgia for a dual purpose: to provide loving lifetime homes for individual farmed animals who otherwise would continue to face horrific suffering, and to educate the public as to the beauty, dignity, and worth of all animals through interactions with the precious animal residents. Spend time with these wonderful beings, and develop friends with loving animals that will last a lifetime.

Upcoming events include the 2nd Annual ThanksLIVING Fundraiser on Nov. 18 from 1-4pm. This celebration of life and compassion features music, vegan food, and a silent auction.

Guests of honor include Chalee, Xander, and Pierre. The special guest is Dan Matthews from PETA. The farm is located at 961 White House Parkway, Warm Springs. For more information e-mail info@fcfsanctuary.org or visit www.FullCircleFarmSanctuary.org.

Upcoming January – Mid-season Camellia japonicas, hybrids and reticulates in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens.

Jan. 27 – Middle Georgia Camellia Society Camellia Care Workshop at Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley.

Feb. 1-28 – Festival of Camellias: Activities each day in February at Massee Lane Gardens, including free tea tastings each Monday.

Feb. 3 – Festival of Camellias Opening Day with Free Admission to Massee Lane Gardens.

Feb. 3-25 – Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show. Friday-Sunday.

Feb. 24-25 – Middle Georgia Camellia Society Show at Massee Lane Gardens.

Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia •Ashantilly Center, Darien . . . . . . . . .912-437-4473 •Birdsong Nature Ct., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird •Callaway Gardens, Pine Mtn. . . . . . .800-Callaway •Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . .770-992-2055 •Cochran Mill Nature Ctr., Palmetto . .770-306-0914 •Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . .706-327-8400 •Dunwoody Nature Center . . . . . . . . .770-394-3322 •Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . .770-535-1976 •Flint RiverQuarium, Albany . . . . . . . .229-639-2650 •Ga. Mt. Research Ctr., Blairsville . . . .706-745-2655 •Ga. Nature Center, Watkinsville . . . .706-769-1000 •Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground . . . . . . .770-893-1881 •GSU Botanical Gdn. Statesboro . . . .912-871-1149 •Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . .706-882-3242 •Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 •Mill Creek Nature Center, Buford . . .770-787-7887 •Oatland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . .912-395-1212 •Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . .706-507-9550 •Phinizy Swamp, Augusta . . . . . . . . . .706-828-2109 •Sandy Creek Nature Center, Athens .706-613-3615 •Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 •State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . .706-542-1244 •Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . .912-786-5444

March – Late-season Camellias in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley.

April – Late-season Camellias & Native Azaleas in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley.

Come meet our beautiful rescued farm animals and let them change your life!

Events • Tours Classes • Advocacy FullCircleFarmSanctuary.org info@fcfsanctuary.org WARM SPRINGS, GA

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Tales from the Altamaha 2018 in Lyons Listen… can you hear it? The rustle of the wind in the trees, birds chirping in flight, and the waters of the Altamaha? It’s calling, and once again you will have the opportunity to be transported back to a time when Southern traditions were just being forged. This award-winning Georgia folk-life play is drawn from the writings of Colonel T. Ross Sharpe, a local attorney born and raised on the Altamaha River, who wrote a series of essays in the local newspaper during the 1950’s and 60’s about the settlers of the area around the river. Since 2005, Tales from the Altamaha has entertained audiences from all over the Southeast with a different selection of Colonel Ross’ stories interwoven with bluegrass music performed by the River Rat Review Band.

Tales from the Altamaha takes the stage April 19-28, 2018. A project of Lyons Main Street, Tales from the Altamaha continues to be a cultural celebration steeped in the Southern traditions unique to rural South Georgia. Make plans now to embark on the ride of a lifetime as you experience the lives, loves, losses, scandals, and just plain ol’ gossip that are Tales from the Altamaha. Tickets on sale in December 2017, $10–$20. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. For more information, phone 912-526-6445, e-mail lyonsmainstreet@ gmail.com, or visit www.talesfromthealtamaha.com. “Like” us on Facebook!

ACTOR’S EXPRESS Atlanta

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

404-607-show, www.actors-express.com Nov. 11-Dec. 3 Cardboard Piano

404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org Nov. 2, 4, 5 Falla’s Sexy Flamenco Gypsy Dance Nov. 3 Amos Lee with ASO Nov. 9, 11 Mabler’s Exuberant Seventh Symphony Nov. 16, 18 Opera Stars Light Up Verdi’s Requiem Nov. 17 An Evening with Randy Newman Nov. 18-19 Music for the Very Young: Music of North America Nov. 19 Celtic Thunder with ASO Nov. 22 John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring Nov. 25-26 Disney’s Broadway Hits with ASO Nov. 29 98° at Christmas Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert Dec. 3 Family Holiday Special Dec. 5 Rick Springfield & Richard Marx Dec. 6 The Brian Setzer Orchestra Dec. 8 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Synton Marsallis Dec. 9-10 Christmas with ASO Dec. 15-16 A Very Merry Holiday POPS! Dec. 16-17 Music for the Very Young: Music of Africa Dec. 20 Christmas w/Jennifer Nettles & ASO Dec. 21-22 Messiah with ASO and Chamber Chorus at UGA Dec. 23 Home Free: A Country Christmas

ACT 1 THEATER Alpharetta 770-663-8989, www.act1theater.com Dec. 1-17 Dickens’ Christmas Carol

ACT 3 PRODUCTIONS Sandy Springs 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org Nov. 3-18 Into the Woods

AGATHA’S Atlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com Nov. 9-Jan. 10 Murder . . . on 34th Street

ALLIANCE THEATRE Atlanta 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org Thru Nov. 25 Crossing Delancey

ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE Dalton, 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org Nov. 30-Dec. 3 Christmas Jubilee 2017

ART PLACE Marietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us Dec. 2 What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas ART STATION Stone Mountain 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org Dec. 6-17 Another Night Before Christmas

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER

ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE Marietta

AUGUSTA PLAYERS

404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com Thru Nov. 5 The World Goes ‘Round

706-826-4704, www.augustaplayers.org Dec. 8-10 A Christmas Carol

ATLANTA OPERA

AURORA THEATRE Lawrenceville

404-881-8801, www.atlantaopera.org Nov. 4-12 The Flying Dutchman

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706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org Dec. 8-17 Curtains!

678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com Nov. 16-Dec. 23 Christmas Canteen 2017

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BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER

MORTON THEATRE Athens

706-632-9223, blueridgecommunitytheater.com Nov. 11 Roxie Watson Nov. 24-Dec. 10 White Christmas

706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com Nov. 9-12 A Christmas Story the Musical

BRUNSWICK ACTORS THEATRE

NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TAVERN Atlanta

912-280-0023, www.soglogallery.com Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 My Three Angels

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com Nov. 4-26 Twelfth Night Dec. 1-23 Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Story

Atlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org Thru Nov. 3 The 3 Little Pigs & More Nov. 7-Dec. 31 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

NEW DEPOT PLAYERS Conyers

DALTON LITTLE THEATRE

NEWNAN THEATER COMPANY

706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Shakespeare Uncorked: A Night with the Band

FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE 706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com Nov. 9 Big Bang Variety Show

GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE 678-717-3624, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org Nov. 7-18 Crazy For You

GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE Roswell, 770-641-1260, www.get.org Thru Nov. 12 Morning Side GRAND THEATRE Cartersville 770-386-7343, www.thegrandtheatre.org Nov. 12 Laurel & Hardy–Leave ‘em Laughing

HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATER Clarkesville, 706-839-1315, habershamtheater.org Dec. 1-3, 7-10, 15-17 A Christmas Story

HENRY PLAYERS McDonough 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com Dec. 7-10, 14-17 Miracle on 34th Street

HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE Brunswick 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org Nov. 10-12 Elf the Musical Jr. Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 Christmas Belles

678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com Dec. 7-10 A Christmas Story 770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.org Nov. 9-12, 16-19 Extremities Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 7-10 It’s A Wonderful Life Dec. 14-17, 21-23 A Charlie Brown Christmas

N. GA. COMMUNITY PLAYERS Dillard 706-212-2500, www.ngcommunityplayers.com Dec. 2-3 A Musical Christmas at the North Pole

PERRY PLAYERS 478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org Nov. 30-Dec. 16 Annie

ROME LITTLE THEATRE 706-295-7171, romelittletheatre.wordpress.com Thru Nov. 5 Of Mice & Men Dec. 1-10 Peter Pan Jr.

SAVANNAH THEATRE 912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com Thru Nov. 17 Rewind Thru Nov. 18 Savannah Live!

Nov. 23-Dec. 24 A Christmas Tradition Dec. 27-31 Rewind

SERENBE PLAYHOUSE Chattahoochee Hills 770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com Thru Nov. 5 The Sleepy Hollow Experience Nov. 30-Dec. 30 The Snow Queen

HISTORIC HOLLY THEATER Dahlonega 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com Nov. 4 Yesterday, A Tribute to the Beatles Dec. 8-10 A Christmas Carol Dec. 15-17 It’s a Wonderful Life

LAFAYETTE THEATRE ACADEMY LaGrange, 706-882-9909, www.lsparts.org Nov. 9-11 Kids Say the Darndest Things

LEGACY THEATRE Tyrone 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org Nov. 17-Dec. 17 A Taffeta Christmas

MACON LITTLE THEATRE 478-471-play, www.maconlittletheatre.org Dec. 8 Annie

MAIN STREET PLAYERS Griffin 770-229-9916, www.mainstreetplayers.org Nov. 30-Dec. 10 Season’s Greetings November / December 2017 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE Columbus

THEATRE ALBANY

706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org Nov. 2-19 Million Dollar Quintet Dec. 1-23 Newsies Dec. 14-17, 19-23 A Tuna Christmas: The Next Generation

229-439-7193, www.theatrealbany.com Dec. 8-10, 14-17 The Happy Elf

STAGE DOOR PLAYERS Dunwoody 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net Dec. 1-17 Christmas at Sweet Apple

ST. MARYS LITTLE THEATRE 912-729-1103, www.stmaryslittletheatre.com Dec. 12-17 Christmas Spectacular

SWAMP GRAVY Colquitt 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com Nov. 4 A Night on the Nile Nov. 30-Dec. 3 An Even Merrier MAY-HAW Christmas

TALES FROM THE ALTAMAHA Lyons 912-526-6445, talesfromthealtamaha.com December Tickets go on sale April 19-28, 2018 Tales from the Altamaha

TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONS Jasper 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org Nov. 24-Dec. 10 You Can’t Take It With You

THEATRE GUILD VALDOSTA 229-247-8243, www.theatreguildvaldosta.com Dec. 7-9, 14-16 A Christmas Spectacular!

THEATRE MACON 478-746-9485, www.theatremacon.com Dec. 1-17 Beauty and the Beast

THEATRICAL OUTFIT Atlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org Dec. 8-24 A Christmas Carol (Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center)

THOMASVILLE ON STAGE & COMPANY 229-226-0863, www.tosac.com Dec. 10-11, 16-18 1940’s Live Radio Christmas Play

WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE 478-929-4579, www.wrlt.org Nov. 10-12, 15-18 All the Great Books (Abridged) Dec. 8-9 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

“The Nutcracker” Atlanta Ballet Dec. 8-28 Atlanta (Fox) . . . . . . . . . . . 404-873-5811 Ballethnic Dance Company Nov. 16-19 (Urban Ballet) Riverside Center, Atlanta . 404-762-1416 Cartersville City Ballet Dec. 1-2 Grand Theatre . . . . . . . . . . 770-386-7343 Colton Ballet Co. of Augusta Nov. 24-26 (formerly Dance Augusta) Walton Way, Augusta . . . . 706-733-5511 Columbia County Ballet Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Imperial, Augusta . . . . . . . 706-722-8341 Columbus Ballet Dec. 9-10 Rivercenter . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-256-3612 Dance Augusta Nov. 24-26 Imperial Theatre. . . . . . . . . 706-722-8341 Dance Theatre of Dalton Dec. 15-16 High School. . . . . . . . . . . . 706-529-2787 Dublin Theatre Dec. 9-10 Dublin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478-277-5074 Ferst Center for the Arts Nov. 26 Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-894-9600 Gainesville Ballet Company Dec. 1-3 Brenau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-532-4241 Georgia Ballet Dec. 1-3 Civic Center, Marietta . . . . . . 770-528-0881 Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre Nov. 24-26 Cobb Civic Center . . . . . . . 678-287-9020

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Griffin Ballet Theatre Nov. 24-26 Griffin Auditorium. . . . . . . 770-228-1306 Gwinnett Ballet Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 Gwinnett Center, Duluth . 770-237-0046 Hip Hop Nutcracker Nov. 26 Atlanta (Fox) . . . . . . . . . . . 404-881-2100 Lafayette Ballet Dec. 1-3 Troup Arts Center . . . . . . . 706-882-9909 Middle Georgia Ballet Dec. 6-10 Opera House, Macon . . . . . 478-746-7083 Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Dec. 1-3 Alpharetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-297-2800 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Nov. 21 Townsend Ctr., Carrollton . 678-839-4722 Dec. 30 Macon City Auditorium . . 478-751-9250 Northeast Atlanta Ballet Nov. 26-28 Gwinnett Center, Duluth . 770-921-7277 Roswell Dance Theatre Nov. 24-Dec. 3 Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-998-0259 Savannah Dance Theatre Dec. 2 Lucas Theatre . . . . . . . . . . 912-897-2102 South Georgia Ballet Nov. 25-26 Thomasville Auditorium . . 229-228-9420 State Ballet Theatre of Russia Dec. 23 Athens Classic Center. . . . 800-224-6422 Events sometimes change, call before driving long distances.

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FOOTBALL

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HOCKEY

Home Schedules GEORGIA BULLDOGS Nov. 4 . . .SC GAMECOCKS Nov. 18 . . . .KY WILDCATS Nov. 25 . . . . . . . .GA TECH 877-542-1231 www.georgiadogs.com

Home Schedule ATLANTA HAWKS Nov. 3 . . . . . . . . . .HAWKS Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . .CELTICS Nov. 15 . . . . . . . . . .KINGS Nov. 18 . . . . . . . . .CELTICS Nov. 22 . . . . . . . .CLIPPERS Nov. 24 . . . . . . . . .KNICKS Nov. 25 . . . . . . .RAPTORS Nov. 30 . . . . . .CAVALIERS Dec. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .NETS Dec. 9 . . . . . . . . . . .MAGIC Dec. 14 . . . . . . . .PISTONS Dec. 18 . . . . . . . . . . .HEAT Dec. 20 . . . . . . . . .PACERS Dec. 23 . . . . .MAVERICKS Dec. 27 . . . . . . .WIZARDS Dec. 30 . . . . . . . .BLAZERS 404-249-6400 www.nba.com/hawks

Home Schedules ATLANTA GLADIATORS Nov. 3, 4 . . . .MAVERICKS Nov. 16 . . . .SOLAR BEARS Nov. 19, 23 . . .STINGRAYS Nov. 24, 26 . . . . . .ICEMEN Dec. 1, 2 . . . .EVERBLADES Dec. 3 . . . . .SOLAR BEARS Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . .ICEMEN Dec. 8 . .SWAMP RABBITS Dec. 10 . . . . . .STINGRAYS Dec. 27 . . . . .EVERBLADES Dec. 29 . . . . . .STINGRAYS 770-497-5100 www.atlanta gladiators.com

GA STATE PANTHERS Nov. 11 APPALACHIAN ST. Dec. 2 . . . . . . . . . . .IDAHO www.georgiastate sports.com

FOOTBALL EVENTS Mercedes-Benz Stadium 404-341-4500 Dec. 2 .SEC Championship Dec. 8-9 . . . . .GHSA State Championship Games Jan. 1 . . . . . . . .Peach Bowl

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

S P O R T I N G

E V E ICE SKATING N Nov. 10-Feb. 25 . . .Olde Town Pavilion, Conyers, 800-conyers T Nov. 17-Feb. 18 .Sweetland On Ice, LaGrange, 706-698-5434 S Ongoing . . .Center Ice Arena Sandy Springs, Olde Town Pavilion, 404-549-8425

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Georgia Holiday Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights Celebrating its 23rd anniversary this season, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is a holiday tradition where you can see hundreds of thousands of lights and over 30 holiday scenes. This light extravaganza transforms the gardens’ natural daytime splendor into a nocturnal fantasyland.

Visit Santa Nick and his elves, and meet Jack Frost and the Ice Queen, Jerry the Toy Soldier Mime, and other characters; and walk through a forest of lighted trees that dance to music. Enjoy decorating a gingerbread cookie, designing a Christmas stocking, a Sugar Plum Fairy Makeover, hot cocoa, and nightly entertainment in the North Pole Lodge by some of the best local and regional choirs, ensembles, and bands. The Garden of Lights is open nightly November 17-Jan. 6 from 6-9pm (closed Christmas Eve). Dinner with Santa also returns December 2, 3, 11, and 12. For more information, visit www.seerockcity.com/lights.

Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, Rock City is an enchanted 4,100 foot walking trail showcasing lush gardens and soaring rock formations. It is open daily from 8:30am4pm. For information, visit www.seerockcity.com or phone 706-820-2531 or 800-854-0675.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, offering spectacular views of the North Georgia scenery, features climatecontrolled vintage coach cars and a concession car with snacks and souvenirs. The ticket office is in the 100year old depot in Blue Ridge.

Travel the one-hour Santa Express from Nov. 24Dec. 23, departing at various times during the day.

Hear a Christmas story, sing carols, and visit with Christmas characters and with Santa as he walks through each train car posing with the kids for photos. Each child will receive the traditional BRSR Christmas memento, activity book, and a candy cane.

Trains to Santa’s Pavilion will run on various dates from Nov. 13-Dec. 31, departing Blue Ridge at 11am for the four hour trip to McCaysville/Copperhill. Santa will pose for pictures on the train or in the Christmas Pavilion. During the two-hour layover, visitors can dine, shop, or visit Santa at his workshop. The train will return to Blue Ridge at 3pm.

A New Year’s Eve ride (for 21 years and up) will leave Blue Ridge at 10pm and return at 12:30am. There will be wine tasting, light hors d'oeuvres and at midnight there will be sparkling wine and desserts.

Seats are limited; and advance reservations are required. For information, call 877-4138724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail info@brscenic.com.

November Thru 12 – BLUE RIDGE – Fall Foliage, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. 877-413-8724.

1 – ATHENS – Arts Festival at UGA. 800-653-0603.

1-4 – SAVANNAH – SCAD Savannah Film Festival. 912-525-5051.

1-5 – ALTO – Jaemore Farms’ Corn Maze. 706-869-3999.

2-5 – NEWNAN – Christmas Artist

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Market. newnanncoa@gmail.com.

2,5,12,19,26 – HIWASSEE – Hiwassee Loop Train Ride. 423-894-8028.

3 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 5-9pm. 706-826-4702.

3 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4302.

3 – CARTERSVILE – Magnolia Holiday Mrkt., Amaryllis Sale. 9am-4pm. Stiles Aud. 320 W. Cherokee Ave. 770-262-0938.

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ys are the Best!

Jelyll Island to Celebrate Bluegrass Music Festival Promoters Adams Bluegrass, LLC, announce the 42nd Annual New Year’s Bluegrass Festival will be held at Jekyll Island, in the New Convention Center, 75 North Beachview Drive.

The extravaganza of family fun and American music is slated for Jan. 4, 5 & 6, 2018. Sound by Blue Ridge Sound, MC Sherry Boyd.

The three day event begins on Thursday, Jan. 4 1210:30pm. Thursday’s Terrific line-up features Dailey & Vincent performing one 90-minute show at 8:45pm (Grand Ole Opry Stars), Becky Buller Band, Nothin’ Fancy, Crowe Brothers and Reno and Harrell.

Friday’s Fabulous line-up of talent is 12-11pm featurBecky Buller Band ing The Gibson Brothers, (Winners of IBMA Entertainer of the Year for two years). Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, (IBMA Winner of Vocal Group of the Year for many years), The Primitive Quartet, Feller and Hill & The Bluegrass Buckaroos, The Penny Creek Band, and The Tennessee Gentlemen Legacy.

Saturday’s Super line-up of talent is 12-11pm featuring Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, (Queen of Bluegrass), Balsalm Range (IBMA Entertainers 2014), Malpass Brothers, The Gibson Brothers, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show and The Gary Waldrep Band.

For more information and tickets: Adams Bluegrass, LCC at 706-864-7203 or info@adams bluegrass.com, or visit www.adamsbluegrass.com.

Merritt Pecan Company in Weston Merritt Pecan Company, located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, specializes in farm-fresh pecans and offers a large selection of items including pecans, pecan candies, brittle, divinity, jams, jellies, sauces, souvenirs, homemade pies and cakes, t-shirts, cookbooks, and gift baskets. The pecans are grown and harvested on their farms and processed at their plant.

The company, in business since 1980, is halfway between Albany and Columbus. It has a Chevron Foodmart and offers convenience store items, BBQ sandwiches, hot wings, hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, sausage biscuits, and other food items. The store also offers a picnic area with tables for customers, an inside ATM, clean restrooms, walking area for dogs, and bus and camper parking. Local produce items, ranging from peas to peaches, are available when in season. Football fans will find souvenir items for Georgia, Auburn, and other local teams ranging from books to back scratchers.

Merritt Pecan Company, reminiscent of a general store, is decorated with memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antique tractor barn with John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from 7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Visit www.merritt-pecan.com or phone 800-762-9152.

November 3 – MILLEDGEVILLE – First Friday in Downtown. 478-414-4014.

3 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Fireworks. 912-234-0295.

3 – THOMASVILLE – First Friday Outdoor Concert, 730-9:30pm. 229-227-7020.

3-4 – CALVARY – Mule Days. 229-377-

MULE. 3-4 – DOUGLAS – Southern Home Vintage Market. 912-389-2468.

3-4 – SAVANNAH – Harvest Festival.

912-234-0295.

3-4 – VIENNA – Big Pig Festival. 229268-8275.

3-5 – DAHLONEGA – Hemlock Festival.

706-864-3711.

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Arts in Meriwether Yes, absolutely – we have a growing arts presence guided by the work of an Arts Meriwether volunteer team. With a goal of creating an artistic community through events; artist recruitment; downtown development and partnerships, we have had a great first year.

Cedar Hill was our first musical event, with a wonderful night on the grounds of the Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay, GA. Following this, we hosted 20 professional artists for a three-day PleinAir Event. Artists were hosted in the community and provided a variety of outdoor sites and structures to choose from. One of the event highlights was the engagement of our elementary school children with the professional artists. Our first culinary arts experience is our Meriwether Menu on November 4th featuring a farm-to-table menu under the iconic Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge.

Cedar Hill The county has also developed a strong partnership with Serenbe Playhouse in Chattahoochee Hills, with them bringing Charlotte’s Web to our community in February. They are bringing The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in November; with the Snow Queen in December followed by Robin Hood in the spring.

Much is happening in Meriwether County and you are invited to contact meriwether chamber@windstream.net and like us on Facebook to keep up with all the news.

November 3-5 – JEFFERSON – Jefferson Holiday Market. 706-367-5714.

3-5 – MACON – Christmas Made in the South, Macon Centreplex. 706-847-9480.

3 – SAVANNAH – First Friday/ Folk Music, 1st Pres., 7:30pm. 877-savannah.

3 – SAVANNAH – First Friday, Fireworks, River Street. 912-234-0295.

3 – VALDOSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-259-3577.

3 – WOODBINE – Opry Fri. & Sat., 710pm. 912-576-3027.

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3-18 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of Aviation, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Trailer Park Tragedy. 478-923-6600.

3-25 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline Excursion Train, various dates. Call for schedule. 877-ga-rails.

4 – BOSTWICK – Cotton Gin Festival.

706-343-0065.

4 – BROXTON – Chicken Livers & Gizzards Festival. 912-359-2060.

4 – CARTERSVILLE – Nighttime Hayrides & Storytelling. Etowah Indian Mounds.

7-9pm. 770-387-3747.

4 – DARIEN – Darien Fall Festival. 912437-6686.

4 – ELBERTON – Granite City Fall Festival. 706-213-3204.

4 – JULIETTE – Syrup Makin’ Time, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

4 – MANCHESTER – Veterans Day Parade, Downtown, 11am. 706-846-3141.

4 – MONTICELLO – Deer Festival. 706468-8994.

4 – NEWNAN – Market Days. 770-2542353.

4 – SUMMERVILLE – Steam Special Train Rides, 9am-6pm. 423-894-8028.

4 – SUMMERVILLE – Renaissance Festival, Dowdy Pk., 10am-3pm. 706-8590900 or 706-859-0910.

4 – THE ROCK – National Pumpkin Destruction Day. Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

4 – THOMSON – Fall Festival. 706-5971000.

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All Aboard The Summerville Santa Special !

All aboard The Summerville Santa Special! This enchanting 75 minute train excursion departs from the Historic Summerville Depot each weekend in December, through December 23. Passengers will be transported inside an enclosed, climate controlled train car on the festively decorated Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Passenger Train and hosted by Santa’s elves. While on board, families will enjoy Christmas caroling, storytelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, light refreshments, and of course, visit with Santa. Every child will receive a special memento, and those young and young at heart, will spend special time with the North Pole’s jolliest elf himself, Santa, as he walks through each train car visiting and posing with the kids for photos.

The Summerville Depot will be fully decked out with holiday décor for photo opportunities and a Mistletoe Market full of vendors with holiday treasures.

Parking is free. Advanced tickets are suggested. Tickets may be purchased through Summerville City Hall at (706) 859-0900 or on line at tvrail.com.

November 4 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala to the Rescue, Downtown. 706-655-3322.

4 – WARNER ROBINS – Wings & Wheels Car Show, Museum of Aviation.

478-922-5100.

4 – WRENS – Pig and Pie Festival. 404518-7222.

4-5 – HADDOCK – Kitchens Road Festival. 478-288-6205.

4-5 – HELEN – Civil War Expo & Reenactment, Riverside Park. 706-878-1908.

4-5 – SANDY SPRINGS – Elegant Elf Market Place-. 404-933-7806.

4-5 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Kreepy Geek Con. kreepygeekcom@gmail.com.

4-5 – SAVANNAH – Christmas at Alee.

912-355-2422.

4-5 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Art & Crafts Festival, Iva Park. 912-529-6611.

4-5 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show, Postell Park. 912-267-7822.

All aboard for a Georgia holiday adventure:

4-11 – HELEN – Pumpkin Smashing Fun, N. Georgia Zoo, Sat. & Sun. 706-692-1164.

4-19 – ELLIJAY – Engelheim Vineyards Live Music, Sat. & Sun. 706-635-7400.

5 – EVANS – Jabez Sanford, Hardin Performing Arts Theatre, 4pm. 706-736-0366.

6-12 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Food and Wine Festival. 912-232-1223.

7 – AUGUSTA – Music Live, St. Paul’s Church. Noon. 706-722-3463.

7 – ST. MARYS – Downtown Merchants Open House Events. 912-882-4000.

9 – ELLIJAY – Cherry Log Pickin’, Gilmer Senior Ctr. 706-635-3786.

9-11 – HAZLEHURST – Altamaha River Bluegrass Festival. 478-960-0600.

9-11 – RICHLAND – Richland Pig Festival. 229-887-2253.

9-12 – ROME – Rome International Film Festival. info@riffga.com.

10 – THOMASVILLE – Veterans Day Parade. 229-228-7977.

The Summerville Santa Special Train Ride!

Saturdays: Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23 Sundays: Dec. 3, 10, and 17

Departs from Summerville Depot Excursion time: 75-minute trips with departures at 12, 2, 4, and 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2, 4, and 6 p.m. on Sundays Along the way, you will be treated to light refreshments, storytelling, and Christmas carols. As the train pulls into Trion, Santa Claus will climb aboard and walk through the train greeting children during the return ride to Summerville.

Tickets are $18 for everyone age 2 & up.

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2017 Holiday Fun in Warner Robins Parades, tree lighting, trains exhibit and more! Warner Robins will be buzzing with events to get you in the holiday spirit. The Warner Robins Little Theatre will delight audiences with All the Great Books (abridged) on Nov. 10-12 and 15-18. As a special treat this year they will also present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, an adaptation from the best-selling Young Adult book which has become a holiday favorite. Christmas carols and a lot of laughs are promised. “Christmas on the Circle: An Artist Market” will be Nov. 10-12 at the FAS Gallery, 149 S. Commercial Circle. Expect to see handmade gifts, live entertainment, baked goods, kid activities as well as their exhibit of fine arts and crafts.

Soprano Rachel Eve Holmes will perform Nov. 12 at First United Methodist Church as part of the Community Concert Series. Tickets are $15 at the door, free for students. The location is 205 N. Davis Drive.

The Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club will host the annual Planes & Trains show Thanksgiving week (Nov. 19-26) at the Museum of Aviation. The show features over 10 miles of model railroad tracks including Thomas the Train, HO layout and a special Christmas display.

Admission is free.

And be sure to check out the newly relocated Georgia Artisan Center now in the E.L. Greenway Welcome Center, 99 Armed Forces Boulevard, N. A variety of unique Georgia handcrafted items from quilt pieces, food products, books, and musical CDs are available for sale.

Everything is made in Georgia for that special one-of-a-kind treasure to give year-round.

November For a complete list of holiday events, attractions, hotels, and restaurants visit 10-11 – FITZGERALD – Harmony www.warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com or call Jubilee. Paulk Park 800-386-4642. toll free 888-288-WRGA. 10-12 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Arts Fair.

912-790-8864.

10-12 – SAVANNAH – Christmas Made in the South, Int’l Trade & Conv.

Center. 706-847-9480.

10-30 – ELLIJAY – Visual Arts Series.

706-635-5605.

Planes, Trains & Heroes!

11 – ALBANY – Freedom Singers, Civil Take a walk through history Rights Inst., 1pm. 866-750-0840. at Historic Depot Row in 11 – BLUE RIDGE – Veterans Day WARNER ROBINS Parade, Downtown, 11am. 706-632-5002.

11 – CARTERSVILLE – Indoor Arts & Wings & Wheels Car Show – Nov. 4 Crafts Fair, Civic Center, 10am-4pm. 800Museum of Aviation 733-2280.

Planes and Trains – Nov. 18-26 11 – DUNWOODY – Dunwoody UMC Museum of Aviation Holiday Festival. 770-394-0675.

11 – LYONS – Toombs County Veterans Christmas Parade – Dec. 2 Downtown Warner Robins Day Parade. Dwntwn. 11am. 912-526-8860.

11 – MANCHESTER – Christmas Craft Express. 706-846-3141.

11 – NEWNAN – Veterans Day Parade, 11am. 770-254-2627.

11 – NICHOLLS – Pioneer Harvest Festival. 912-384-7082.

11 – OCHLOOCKNEE – Old South Day E.L. Greenway Welcome Center – Designated A National Historic Site Festival. 229-224-9303.

99 Armed Forces Blvd. No., Warner Robins, GA 11 – PORT WENTWORTH – Oyster 478-922-5100 888-288-WRGA Roast/BBQ/Music Festival, Lions Park, 4Like us on Facebook at 5pm. 912-965-1999. www.facebook.com/warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com

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Visit Historic Fitzgerald The Fitzgerald Harmony Jubilee will be held Nov. 10-11 at Paulk Park. There will be hot air balloon rides, a balloon glow, a wine & cheese tasting, musical entertainment, a Civil War encampment, Artisan Market, kid zone, pet fashion show, dancing, and more.

The annual Christmas Parade in Fitzgerald will be held Thursday, December 7, at 6:30pm through Historic Downtown Fitzgerald. After enjoying the parade, visit the downtown merchants as they will be open late during this event.

Fitzgerald history is revealed on every corner with blue and gray sidewalks and streets named for Yank and Reb Generals, Georgia rivers, and native trees. Yanks and Rebs rest side by side in the Evergreen Cemetery. The Blue & Gray Museum tells, through a documentary and more than 1200 artifacts, the story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museum, tour historic homes and buildings, and delight in home-cooked foods.

For more information, visit www.fitzgeraldga.org or phone 800-386-4642.

November 11 – STATESBORO – International Festival. 912-478-0570.

11 – SUMMERVILLE – Steam Special Train Rides, 9am-6pm. 423-894-8028.

11 – WARRENTON – Sportsman Festival. 706-465-9604.

11-30 – LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN – Enchanted Garden of Lights. 706-820-2531.

13-22 – BLUE RIDGE – Winter, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. 877-413-8724.

14-16 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tybee Salutes Heroes. 912-786-5444.

16 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Open House, Sacred Heart Cultural Ctr. 706-826-4700.

17-18 – ALBANY – Mistletoe Market.

229-430-5200.

17-18 – JASPER – Holiday Market Place & Expo, Chatt. Tech College. 706-692-1164.

17-18 – LENOX – Lean Ox Festival.

229-326-3366.

17-19 – PERRY – Mistletoe Market. mistletoemarket@yahoo.com.

17-19 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival. 229-226-0588.

17-23 – WARM SPRINGS – Christmas Candlelight Tour Festival. 706-655-3322.

18 – BETHELEM – Holiday Bazaar, First UMC. 770-867-3727.

18 – BLUE RIDGE – Christmas Open House, Arts Ct., 11am-5pm. 706-632-2144.

18 – CLEVELAND – Appalachian Christmas/Breakfast/Santa, Babyland General Hospital. 706-865-2171.

18 – FOLKSTON – Pioneer Day, Okefenokee Nat’l Wildlife Refuge. 800-433-0225.

18 – FT. GAINES – Christmas at the Fort. Frontier Village. 229-768-2934.

18 – GREENSBORO – Meadowcrest Arts & Crafts Market. 706-486-4128/706817-0077.

18 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville, 153nd anniversary, Jarrell Plantation. 478986-5172.

18 – KINGSLAND – Kingsland Catfish Festival. 912-729-5999.

18 – MIDWAY – Revolutionary War Encampment, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.

18 – PEACHTREE CORNERS – Holiday Glow in the Corners, Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 11am.

18 – TWIN CITY – Sugar Cane Festival.

478-763-2759.

18 – WARM SPRINGS – ThanksLIVING Fundraiser, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, 961 White House Pkwy. FCFSanctuary.org.

November 10-11 PAULK PARK - FITZGERALD

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Hot Air Balloon Glow & Launch Wine & Cheese Tasting

Live Music Artisan Market Kid Zone Pet Fashion Show Civil War Encampment

“The City Where America Reunited” While in Fitzgerald Visit

Blue and Gray Museum

20 miles from I-75 Exit 82

www.fitzgeraldga.org • 1-800-386-4642

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Santa Express Train Rides in St. Marys The Santa Express on Nov. 25, Dec. 2, and Dec. 9 will be an experience designed to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Entertainment will begin at the train station (Theatre by the Trax), and continue throughout the scenic ride through woodlands and marshlands. At the midway point which is being transformed into a Christmas Village, Santa himself will await and climb aboard with a gift for every little girl and boy; but not before passengers are treated to some engaging and charming stories acted out by performers of St. Marys Little Theatre. Holiday characters will also roam the train during the ride, making for an interactive experience for all.

Barbara Ryan, Entertainment Director for the St. Marys Express, said that the Santa Express promises to be a memory-making experience, especially for families. All train ride experiences will last approximately one and one-half hours with trains departing at 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4pm. Tickets to all excursions must be purchased online at www.stmarys railroad.com or by calling 912-200-5235.

November 18-10 – PINE MOUNTAIN – American Frontier Days, FDR St. P.k. 706-663-4858.

18-16 – WARNER ROBINS – Middle Ga. Railroad Club Miniature Train Display, Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.

18-19 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Market, Sugarplum Tea Room, N. Ga. Tech 706-896-0932.

18-26 – WARNER ROBINS – Planes & Trains, Museum of Aviation. 478-922-5100.

18-30 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Holiday Market at Postell Pk. 912-262-0628.

21 – AUGUSTA – Music Live, St. Paul’s Church. Noon. 706-722-3463.

24 – CALHOUN – Festival of Trees & Holiday Shopping, Civic Ctr. 706-212-2149.

24 – CLAYTON – Christmas in Downtown Clayton, 5-8pm. 706-982-1284.

24 – SUMMERVILLE – Mistletoe Market Depot. 706-859-0900.

24-26 – BLUE RIDGE – Merry Mountain Market. 706-632-6111.

24-26 – CLEVELAND – Holiday Celebration and Live Nativity. 706-348-7279.

24-26 – YOUNG HARRIS – Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Brasstown Valley Resort. 800-201-3205.

25 – CLAYTON – Santa at the Rock House, 12-3pm. 706-982-1284.

25 – SAVANNAH – Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, Savannah River. 877-savannah.

25 – ST. MARYS – Santa Steam Express Train Ride. 912-200-5235.

30 – COLQUITT – MAY-HAW Christmas, Cotton Hall Theatre. 229-758-5450.

30 – CORDELE – Downtown Winter Wonderland, 5:30-7:30pm, parade 30 – MADISON – Christmas Tour of Homes. 706-342-9627.

30 – RUTLEDGE – Holiday Market, Downtown. 800-709-7406.

December 1 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 5-9pm. 706-826-4702.

1 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4302.

1 – MILLEDGEVILLE – First Friday in Downtown. 478-414-4014.

1 – SAVANNAH – First Friday/Folk Music, 1st Pres., 7:30pm. 877-savannah.

1 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Fireworks.

912-234-0295. Holiday Open House, City Market, 6-9pm. 912-323-4903.

1 – VALDOSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-259-3577.

TRAIN RIDES at www.StMarysRailroad.com

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Christmas-time in the Heart of the City–Conyers Photo courtesy of Dexter Bowman

There’s no place like home for a Hometown Holiday like Conyers, Georgia. The holiday season in Conyers begins with the opening of the seasonal ice skating rink located at the Olde Town Conyers Pavilion at 949 South Main Street on November 10. The (real ice) rink will be open through February 25, 2018. Hours of operation vary, so be sure to visit their website at icedays.com/conyers for an upto-date schedule when planning your visit, or call us at 1-800-CONYERS and let us help you plan your winter holiday trips to Conyers.

This year, the Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday evening, December 1, from 5-8pm will feature complimentary train rides & hay rides, kids activities, visits and pictures with Santa, cookies, carolers, snow, a marshmallow roasting station, and a Secret Santa Shop for the children. Other events during the season will include a Winterfest in Olde Town Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10am-4pm with arts & craft vendors, kids activities, and Secret Santa Shop. Then head over to get a good spot at the Pavilion on Main Street to watch the annual Conyers Christmas Parade with this year’s theme of “Favorite Christmas Movie” which starts at 4pm.

For information on these events and on all of Conyers, located only 25 miles east of Atlanta, visit www.visitconyersga.com or call 1-800-CONYERS.

December 1-2 – CALHOUN – BBQ Cookoffs, Calhoun KOA. 800-562-7512.

1-2 – MADISON – Christmas Tour of Homes. 706-342-9627.

1-3 – BRUNSWICK – Hofwyl Plantation Christmas. 912-264-7333.

1-3 – COLQUITT – MAY-HAW Christmas, Cotton Hall Theatre. 229-758-5450.

1-3 – RUTLEDGE – Holiday Market, Downtown. 800-709-7406.

1-3 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the River & Lighted Parade. 912-234-0295.

1-3 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Holiday Market. 706-769-4565.

1-14 – ELLIJAY – Visual Arts Series.

706-635-5605.

1-16 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Victorian Christmas, Hardman Farm. 706-878-1077.

1-18 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Holiday Market at Postell Park. 912-262-0628.

1-22 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline Excursion Train, various dates. Call for schedule. 877-ga-rails.

1-29 – WOODBINE – Opry Fri. & Sat., 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.

1-31 – BLUE RIDGE – Winter, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. 877-413-8724.

1-31 – LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN – Enchanted Garden of Lights. (Closed Christmas Eve.) 706-820-2531.

2 – BLAIRSVILLE – Kris Kringle Mountain Market, Farmers Market. 877-7455789. Holly Jolly Christmas & Tour of Trees, Community Center. 706-745-5789.

2 – CARTERSVILLE – Red Top Mountain Christmas at the Cabin. 770-975-0055.

2 – CLEVELAND – Christmas in the Mtns. Festival, dntwn, 3-8pm. 706-865-5356.

2 – CLIMAX – Swine Time Festival. 229416-2511.

2 – CORDELE – Christmas in Plains, Georgia Veterans State Park. 229-276-0755.

2 – DOUGLAS – Festival of Lights Parade, 6:30pm. 912-383-0277.

2 – MIDWAY – Colonial Christmas, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.

2 – NEWNAN – Market Days. 770-2542353.

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Back to Basics Market in Covington Back to Basics Market is an artisan gallery with about a dozen local Georgia artists and an Organic Bakery under one roof. A community service in the form of a blessing box pantry states, “Help yourself if in need and donations welcome.”

The Back to Basics Market presents the Candy Cane Festival on December 9. The festival hosts a car show, arts & crafts, games, rides, food, and music. Festival hours will be 9am-4pm. The Candy Cane Festival will raise money for the blessing box mission and for a teaching kitchen to be built in the near future. “We want to teach how to bake/make food from scratch to anyone who wants to learn to eat better than out of a box or fast food. We will never turn anyone away who is hungry,” says owner Lyn Gossage.

Back to Basics Market has a go-fund-me page for the teaching kitchen through their bakery, Bread of Life. For more information, visit http://back-to-basics-market.business.site or http://bread-of-life-bakery.business.site.

The Market and Bakery are located at 2113 Pace St., Covington. Phone Market/404-9032521, Bakery/404-488-7576. Store hours are Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm, and Sat. 10am-2pm.

December 2 – SAVANNAH – City Market Christmas for Kids. 912-232-4903.

2 – SENOIA – Christmas Extravaganza.

770-727-9173.

2 – ST. MARYS – Santa Steam Express Train Ride. 912-200-5235.

2 – ST. MARY’S – Christmas in the Park, noon-8pm. 912-882-4000.

2 – TALLULAH FALLS – Christmas at the Gorge, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 1-3:30pm.

706-754-7981.

2 – TIFTON – Hometown Holiday Christmas Celebration. 229-391-3966.

2 – VALDOSTA – Downtown Holiday Open House, Community Party, Parade.

229-259-3577.

2-3 – ATHENS – Indie South Fairgrounds, Holiday Hooray. 770-773-3815.

2-3 – ROME – Winter Art Market. 706295-5576.

2-3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Mistletoe Market. 912-638-8770.

2-23 – SUMMERVILLE – Santa Special Train Rides, 119 E. Washington St. (Sat. & Sun.) 706-859-0900.

2,3,11,12 – LOOKOUT MTN. – Dinner with Santa, Rock City Gardens. 800-854-0675.

2,9,10,16,17,23 – DELANO, TN – North Pole Limited Train Ride. 423-894-8028.

2,9,16,30 – ELLIJAY – Engelheim Vineyards Live Music, 1:30-5:30pm. 706-635-7400.

3-5 – NEWNAN – Christmas Artist Market, Fairgrounds. 770-254-2627.

3 – AUGUSTA – Polar Express, Museum of History. 706-722-8454.

5 – AUGUSTA – Music Live, St. Paul’s Church. Noon. 706-722-3463.

5, 12 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Holiday High Tea, Jekyll Island Club. 912-635-2400.

7 – STOCKBRIDGE – Holiday Festival.

770-389-5982.

Back to Basics Market presents

CANDY CANE FESTIVAL 2017 – DECEMBER 9TH Car Show • Arts & Crafts • Games • Rides • Food • Music 2113 Pace St., Covington, GA

9am-4pm

404-903-2521

Car Show Advanced Registration–$20 • Day of Show–$25 • Prizes/Awards/Tropies

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Ride the Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday Train The North Pole Limited train rides, taking riders on an imaginary journey to the North Pole, will evenings and days from Nov. 24-Dec. 30. There will be refreshments, storytelling, and occasional sing-a-longs. As the train rolls down the rails, a number of lighted displays can be seen outside. Once the train pulls into the “North Pole,” a special guest will board for a visit. Evening trains will depart at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Daytime rides on Saturday will begin at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. During the return ride Santa will greet and present a keepsake item to each child.

Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more; charter trips can be arranged for groups of 80 or more.

For information, phone 423-894-8028, x0 or visit www.tvrail.com.

– The Hiwassee River Railroad – Ride the historic Hiwassee River Railroad scenic rail excursion through the unspoiled Cherokee National Forest, along the beautiful Hiwassee River, and through the secluded Hiwassee River Gorge. All trips feature the engineering marvel, the Great Hiwassee Loop. At the top you’ll pass over a bridge 62 feet above the tracks on which you’ve just traveled as the rails negotiate a spiraling formation. All trips begin with a short bus trip from the restored L&N Depot & Museum in Etowah, TN. For more information, phone 423-894-8028, x0 or visit www.tvrail.com.

December 8-9 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Christmas by Candlelight, 5-8pm. 706-695-2598.

8-9 – CUMMING – Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show, Fairgrounds.

770-781-3491.

9 – ALBANY – Freedom Singers, Civil Rights Inst., 1pm. 866-750-0840.

9 – AUGUSTA – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

9 – CHICKAMAUGA – Christmas in the Streets & Movie Memories Parade. 423-7100754.

9 – COVINGTON – Candy Cane Festival, Back to Basics Market, 2113 Pace St. 404-903-2521.

9 – CRAWFORDVILLE – Christmas at Liberty Hall, Stephens State Park, 11am1pm. 706-456-2602.

9 – JULIETTE – Jarrell Plantation Candlelight Christmas, 5-8pm. 478-986-5172.

9 – LITHIA SPRINGS – Candlelight Hike to Mill, Sweetwater Creek State Park, 6-8pm.

770-732-5871.

9 – MADISON – Caroling by Candlelight, Town Park, 5-7pm. 706-342-1251.

9 – RICHMOND HILL – 153rd Anniversary, Siege of Ft. McAllister. 912-227-2339.

9 – ROME – Magic of Christmas, City Auditorium. 706-291-7967.

9 – ST. MARYS – Santa Steam Express Train Ride. 912-200-5235.

9 – TOCCOA – Christmas at Traveler’s

Rest Historic Site. 706-244-8951.

9 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor Remembered, FDR’s Little White House.

706-655-5870.

9-10 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Comic Con. 912-635-3636.

10 – AUGUSTA – Polar Express, Museum of History. 706-722-8454.

12 – DOUGLAS – Live Nativity Scene, 1st Presbyterian, 6-7:45pm. 912-383-0177.

12 – ST. MARY’S – Live Nativity, Orange Hall, 6-8pm. 912-822-4000.

14 – ELLIJAY – Cherry Log Pickin’, Gilmer Senior Ctr. 706-635-3786.

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Shop, Dine, Explore Clayton Gheesh...the Holiday Season is upon us in Clayton in the Northeast Georgia mountains when we kick it off on Thanksgiving morning with the Clayton Cluckers’ Turkey Trot 5K to benefit Food 2 Kids. Then on to the Christmas festivities the next day with Christmas in Downtown Clayton on November 24 as Santa strolls through downtown Clayton while luminaries light his way to the Christmas Tree Lighting.

Listen to the bagpiper, carolers and holiday cheer! Purchase a decorated Christmas tree at the Festival of Trees while shopping for gifts at the Holiday Extravaganza. Saturday, November 25 Santa can be found in his antique sleigh talking to children and bringing a smile to their faces or is it the candy canes he gives them?

Clayton is a mecca for folks wanting to enjoy small town life with award-winning restaurants, sports bars, B&Bs, upscale home décor shops, galleries, a block-long hardware for the guys while the gals fill their shopping bags with unique, trendy items. And to think we are only 90 minutes from Asheville, Greenville and Atlanta but a world away!

Clayton is one of the best kept secrets in Georgia – SHOP, DINE, EXPLORE CLAYTON! www.downtownclaytonga.org.

December 14-15 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian Christmas Festival, Dwntwn. 229-227-7020.

16 – DOUGLAS – Christmas on the Pond, Gen. Coffee St. Pk., 6-8pm. 912-384-7082.

16 – LINCOLNTON – Holidays in Ole Lincoln Towne Festival. 706-359-7970.

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Events

Rabun County at its Best – 2017 Come enjoy the beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains!

TURKEY TROT FOR CLAYTON CLUCKERS 5K Fun Run/Benefit •Nov. 23, 8 a.m.

CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN CLAYTON Nov. 24, 5-8 p.m.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Nov. 24, 6 p.m.

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA AND FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

SANTA ON SATURDAY AT THE ROCK HOUSE Nov. 25, 12-3 p.m. •Bring your camera!

CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 2, 5 p.m.

Clayton Merchants and Business Association 706-982-1284 or 706-782-1520

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16 – SAVANNAH – Fort Pulaski Candle Lantern Tours. 912-786-5787.

26-30 – SAVANNAH – Tours by Candlelight, Davenport House, 6-8:30pm.

912-236-8097.

31 – BLUE RIDGE – New Year’s Eve Excursion, 10pm. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.

877-413-8724.

31 – HELEN – Dropping of the Edelweiss New Year’s Eve Event. 706-878-1908.

31 – HELEN – Polar Bear Plunge, Unicoi State Park, 9:30-noon. 706-878-2201.

31 – JASPER – Party Local! New Year’s Eve, Downtown, 7pm. 706-692-1164.

31 – SAVANNAH – City Market Celebration, 912-323-4903. New Year’s Eve on the River. 912-234-0295. Riverboat Cruises.

912-232-6404.

31 – TYBEE ISLAND – New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Pier. 912-472-5071.

HolidayTours of Homes NOVEMBER 30-Dec. 2 Madison . . . . . . .706-342-9627 DECEMBER 2 Norcross . . . . . . . . .678-701-6114 2 Thomson . . . . . . . . .706-597-1000 2-3 Atlanta (Vir.-High.) .678-901-9683 2-3 Marietta . . . . . . . . . .770-429-1115 8-9 Washington . . . . . . .877-221-7689 9 Savannah . . . . . . . . .912-236-8362 9 St. Marys . . . . . . . . .912-882-4000 10 Stone Mountain . . . .770-815-0615 10 Senoia . . . . . . . . . . .770-599-8182

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Lane Southern Orchards Send some Goodness Gracious Georgia Goodies to all of your loved ones this Holiday Season. When only the best will do, our pecans are perfect for holiday baking, gift giving or snacking right out of the bag. They are harvested at the peak of freshness from our orchards, cracked, carefully selected and packaged in 1-lb. bags to ensure freshness. Sit a bowl of the Roasted & Salted pecans out at your next gathering and watch them disappear.

If it’s sweets you crave, we’ve got you covered there, too! Our pecans are coated with a variety of rich flavors that are sure to be crowd pleasers. Choose from White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Southern Pecan Toffee, Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch, Milk Chocolate Coconut Pecan Bites or Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways. We also have a wide variety of preserves, jams & jellies that are made from our farm fresh peaches. And, our home-made cinnamon pecan bread and peach breads make the perfect French toast on a cool, winter morning, or for a tasty treat at night.

Fresh from our Farm to your Family…we hope you enjoy your Holiday Season! Visit www.lanesouthernorchards.com or phone 1-800-277-3224.

January 2018 1 – TYBEE ISLAND – Polar Plunge, Pier.

912-786-5444.

1-6 – LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN – Enchanted Garden of Lights. 706-820-2531.

4-6 – JEKYLL ISLAND – New Year’s Bluegrass Festival, Convention Center. 706864-7203 or 706-265-0655.

13 – WARNER ROBINS – Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, Museum of Aviation, 8am-2pm. 478-550-7829.

February 2018 3 – WARNER ROBINS – Night at the Museum, Museum of Aviation, 5-9pm. 478550-7829.

V An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “ Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “ Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

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Wizard of Oz Listen & Laugh Tour POPS! The Music of Journey Chris Tomlin Straight No Chaser KICKS99 Guitar Pull Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Brit Floyd Rick Springfield & Richard Marx Betty Wright

CALLANWOLDE Atlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org

Poetry Night: Clifford Brooks & Michael Walls Fall Pottery Sale Nov. 10-12 Nov. 24-Dec. 12Christmas at Callanwolde: Designer Show House Dec. 2-9 LEGOLAND Breakfast with Santa Dec. 10 Teddy Bear Tea Dec. 30 Holiday Gala

Nov. 9

CENTRE FOR PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS Newnan 770-254-2787, www.thecentreonline.net

Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John Tightwire, A Very Electric Christmas Dec. 16 Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenter’s Christmas

Nov. 3 Dec. 7

CLASSIC CENTER

Athens 800-918-6393, www.classiccenter.com

Nov. 9 Kinky Boots Nov. 11 Ray LaMontagne: Just Passing Through Nov. 12 Athens Symphony Orchestra Dec. 1 Dirty Dancing– The Classic Story on Stage

COBB ENERGY CENTRE

Atlanta 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com

Nov. 4-7, 10-12 Atlanta Opera: The Flying Dutchman Nov. 16 The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Nov. 18 Soulful Sounds of Christmas Nov. 19 Kirk Franklin & Ledisi, The Rebel, The Soul, & The Saint Tour Nov. 22 Lindsey Stirling Nov. 24 Dave Koz 20th Anniv. Christmas Nov. 25 Ebi – The 50th World Tour Nov. 26 Fantasia – Christmas After Midnight Dec. 8-10, 13-14, 19-24 Alliance Theatre – A Christmas Carol

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COBB GALLERIA CENTRE Atlanta, 770-955,8000, www.cobbgalleria.com

Nov. 10-12 Shoppe Artisan

COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER 706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org

Dec. 8

Xscape, Monica & Tamar Braxton

Christmas Parades NOVEMBER 18 Brazelton . .10:30-12n 18 Peachtree Corners 11am 24 Ellijay . . . . . . . . .6pm 25 Thomason . . . . .7pm 27 Thomasville . .6:30pm 28 Kingsland . . . . .5-8pm 30 Cordele . . . . . . . .6pm 30 LaGrange . . . . . .6pm DECEMBER 1 Cochran . . . . . . .6pm 1 LaFayette . . . . . .6pm 2 Atlanta (dntn) 10:30am 2 Baxley . . . . . . . . .6pm 2 Blairsville . . . . . .4pm 2 Brunswick . . .5:30pm 2 Byron . . . . . . . . .1pm 2 Clarksville . . . . . .N/A 2 Clayton . . . . . . . .5pm 2 Cleveland . . . .5-8pm 2 Conyers . . . . . . .4pm 2 Douglas . . . . .6:30pm 2 Griffin . . . . . . . . .6pm 2 Kennesaw . . . . . .12n 2 Lilburn . . . . . . .10am 2 Loganville . . . . . .6pm 2 Manchester . . . .11am 2 McCaysville . . . . .TBA 2 Perry . . . . . . . .4-7pm 2 Riverdale . . . . . . .5pm 2 Roberta . . . . .4:30pm 2 Savannah . . . . . .8pm 2 Stratham . . . . . .11am 2 Tifton . . . . . . .5-10pm 2 Toccoa . . . . . . . .4pm 2 Tybee Island . . . .1pm 2 Valdosta . . . . . . .5pm 2 Warner Robins .10am 2 Woodstock . . .5:30pm 7 Athens . . . . . . . .7pm 7 Fitzgerald . . . . . .6pm 8 Lawrenceville .7-10pm 9 Cave Spring . . . .6pm 9 Cornelia . . . . . .10am 9 Madison . . . .6:30pm 9 Newnan . . . . . . . .6pm 12 Tallapoosa . . . . . .7pm 14 Moultrie . . . . . . .TBA

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706-684-0369 404-661-6790 706-635-4711 706-597-1000 229-226-3446 800-433-0225 229-276-2902 706-884-8671 478-934-2965 706-639-1590 404-785-7337 912-367-7731 877-745-5789 912-265-4032 478-956-2409 800-835-2559 706-782-4812 706-865-5356 800-conyers 912-383-0277 770-228-8200 770-422-9714 770-638-2225 770-466-1165 706-846-3741 706-632-5680 757-438-9845 770-909-5300 478-836-3825 912-234-0295 770-725-5455 229-391-3966 706-716-0490 912-786-5444 229-259-3577 888-288-wrga 770-517-6788 706-613-3620 800-286-4642 770-963-2414 800-444-1834 800-835-2559 706-342-1251 770-253-2682 770-574-2482 229-890-5455

CUMMING FAIRGROUNDS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

Nov. 4 Dec. 8

Nov. 3 Nov. 8 Nov. 10 Nov. 14 Dec. 20 Dec. 22

Cumming 770-781-3491, www.cummingfair.net

Keep F. C. Beautiful Arts & Craft Festival

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS Atlanta 404-894-9600, www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Nov. 16 Adam Ben Ezra Nov. 17 RAIIN Dance Theater: In Human Nov. 18 ATL Tamasha Dec. 8, 13 The First Noel, True Colors Theatre Co.

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

Nov. 9 Bon Iver Nov. 11 Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Nov. 13 Hillary Clinton Nov. 17 John Prine Nov. 18 Atlanta Comedy Jam Nov. 28-Dec. 3 Love Never Dies

Macon 478-301-5460, www.thegrandmacon.com

GWINNETT CENTER

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

Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 21 Nov. 25 Dec. 9 Dec. 14 Dec. 17

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR

Hiawassee 706-896-4191, georgiamountainfairgrounds.com

Nov. 4 Dec. 1 Dec. 15

Jamey Johnson Beach Boys Beatles Music by the Return

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Darlene Love Doctor Zhivago Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story A Carpenter’s Christmas John Berry’s Christmas Concert

Ana Gabriel The Book of Mormon Sesame Street Live A Christmas Carol–The Musical Amy Grant with Michael W. Smith Trans-Siberian Orchestra Home by Dark Casting Crowns with King & Country

HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS 404-851-9111, heritagesandysprings.org

Nov. 7 Dec. 5 Dec. 10

V E N U E S

Titles & Twilight Titles & Twilight Heritage Winter Classic

Perry, 478-987-3247, www.gnfa.com

Nov. 10-11 Nov. 11-12 Nov. 17-19 Nov. 30

Autofest & Swap Meet Eastman Gun Show Balvaunuca Club Mistletoe Mkt. Taste of Southern

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

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

Tree Lighting Ceremonies NOVEMBER 18 Brazelton . . . . . . .7pm 706-684-0369 18 Lilburn . . . . . . . . .9pm 770-921-2210 19 Atlanta (Lenox) . .6pm 404-231-2800 19 Dunwoody . . . .3-6pm 770-393-9647 21 Hapeville . . . . .5:30pm 404-669-8269 21 Hartwell . . . . . . . . . . . 706-376-8590 23 Cornelia . . . . .6-10pm 706-778-4654 23 Lawrenceville .6-11pm 770-466-1165 23 Moultrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 24 Brunswick . . . .5:30pm 912-265-4032 24 Ellijay . . . . . . . .4-8pm 706-635-4711 24 Helen . . . . . . . .6-8pm 706-878-2181 24 Loganville . . . . . .6pm 770-466-1165 25 Blue Ridge (parade) 7pm 706-632-5680 25 Jekyll Island . . .3-8pm 912-635-3636 28 Kennesaw . . . . . .6pm 770-422-9714 28 Kingsland . . . . .5-8pm 912-729-5999 28 St. Marys . . . . . . .dusk 912-882-4000 30 Clayton . . . . . .5:30pm 706-782-1520 30 Ft. Gordon . . . . . .4pm 706-791-8878 30 Marietta . . . . . . . .6pm 770-429-1115

DECEMBER 1 Acworth . . .5:30-9pm 770-917-1234 1 Norcross . . . . .7-9pm 770-448-2122 1 Toccoa . . . . . . . . .8pm 706-282-3309 1 Tybee Island . .6:30pm 912-786-5444 2 Alpharetta (Avalon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noon-7pm 770-765-2000 2 Augusta . . . . . . . .6pm 706-821-1754 2 Conyers . . . . .5:30pm 800-conyers 2 Douglas . . . . .6:30pm 912-383-0277 2 Duluth . . . . . . .5-8pm 770-476-3434 2 Jasper . . . . . . . .4-7pm 706-692-1164 2 Plains . . . . . . . . . .6pm 229-938-3835 2 Riverdale . . . . . . .5pm 770-909-5300 2 Roberta (parade) all day 478-836-3825 2 Senoia (parade) .4-8pm 770-254-2627 2 Smyrna (parade) 5-8pm 770-431-2842 3 Atlanta (Gov. Mansion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6pm 404-261-1776 7 Vinings . . . . . . .6-8pm 770-438-8080 9 Blairsville (parade) .4pm 706-745-5493 10 Blairsville (Vogel)4-8pm 706-745-2628

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IMPERIAL THEATRE

SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER

Dec. 8-10 Christmas Carol the Musical Dec. 15 Suzy Bogguss Dec. 21 Christmas with John Berry

Nov. 5 Nov. 7 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Dec. 2 Dec. 23

Augusta 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com

LUCAS THEATRE

Savannah 912-525-5050, www.lucastheatre.com

Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 21 Dec. 9 Dec. 21

From the New World The Taming of the Shrew National Theatre Live: Follies National Theatre Live: Young Marx It’s A Wonderful Life

RIALTO CENTER Atlanta, 404-413-9TIX, www.rialtocenter.org

Nov. 15 Nov. 18

L. Agutin & A. Varum Niyaz Presents: The Fourth Light Project Dec. 2-3 20th Annual Gala Holiday Concert Dec. 16-17 Celtic Christmas

PHILIPS ARENA

V E N U E S I N G E O R G I A

Atlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com

Nov. 7 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Dec. 12 Dec. 17 Dec. 31

Imagine Dragons with Grouplove and K. Flay Jim Gaffigan Marc Anthony Jay-Z with Vic Mensa Lady Gaga Dead & Company Katy Perry with Purity Ring Janet Jackson Xscape with Tamar Braxton

PUNCHLINE COMEDY CLUB Atlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com

Nov. 9-11 Nov. 17-18 Dec. 1-3 Dec. 12 Dec. 14-16 Dec. 21-23

Josh Wolf Greg Fitzsimmons Roy Wood, Jr. Preacher Lawson Sarah Tiana Stewart Huff

RIVERCENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Columbus, 706-256-3612, rivercenter.org

Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Dec. 2 Dec. 9 Dec. 18 Dec. 19

Elf: The Musical Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Dirty Dancing Choir of Clare College Cambridge A Charlie Brown Christmas Cantus Christmas

SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE CENTER 706-878-3300, www.snca.org

Nov. 17-19 Dec. 1-3

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Two Rooms, A Play A Christmas Carol

800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com

Beach Boys Z Z Top Chris Tomlin Charlie Daniels Band Seaport Hip Hop Festival Ron White Shen Yun

SCHWARTZ CENTER Atlanta, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu

Nov. 16

The Blind Boys of Alabama & Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Dec. 1-2 A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Dec. 9-10 Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale

SPIVEY HALL Morrow, 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org

Nov. 7

CSU Orchestra & Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra Nov. 8 Little Red Riding Hood Nov. 11 Kenny Barron Trio Nov. 16 Georgia Tech Glee Club Nov. 18 Tetzlaff Quartet Nov. 19 Benjamin Grosvenor Dec. 1, 3 Christmas at Clayton State Dec. 6 A Christmas Carol Dec. 8-10 Spivey Hall Children’s Choir

STRAND THEATRE

Marietta 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org

Nov. 10

Creedence Clearwater Revival/ The Band Tribute Concert Nov. 25 DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band Dec. 1 A Chris Mann Christmas Dec. 15-23 A Christmas Tradition

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Athens, 888-289-8497, www.uga.edu/pac

Nov. 3-12 Cabaret Nov. 14 Hodgson Wind Ensemble Nov. 16 St. Thomas Boys Choir Nov. 19 Ga. Brass Band Nov. 30-Dec.1 UGA Holiday Concerts Dec. 13 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: The Brandenburg Concertos Dec. 21 ASO & Chorus Dec. 31 ASO New Year’s Eve Concert

VARIETY PLAYHOUSE

Atlanta 404-524-7354, www.variety-playhouse.com

Nov. 4 The Marshall Tucker Band Nov. 22 Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Dec. 14 Gin Blossoms (Check website for more listings)

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