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Number 5 Nov. /Dec. 2009

CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . .4-10 Holiday Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Holiday Events & More . . . . . .12-20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .22-23

ON THE COVER njoy November and December in Georgia where an array of activities will delight visitors and residents alike. Shown on the cover is Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights which features more than 30 holiday scenes, illuminated rock formations, and a million holiday lights.

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Enjoy Beautiful Camellias at Massee Lane Gardens • Camellia Days October Thru March • Festival of Camellias Every Day in February

• Tours Welcome

AMERICAN CAMELLIA SOCIETY 100 Massee Lane • Fort Valley • GA

478-967-2358 • www.americancamellias.org

www.NationalScienceCenter.org On the Riverwalk, Downtown Augusta 800.325.5445 or 706.821.0245

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GEORGIA CALENDAR November 1-7 – SAVANNAH – Film Festival, Trustees Theater & Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5050.

1-14 – THOMSON – Corn Maze, Old Frontier. 706-597-1000.

1-15 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi State Park, Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659.

1-22 – DAWSONVILLE – Uncle Chuck’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. 770-772-6223.

1-30 – FORT VALLEY – Camellia Days, Massee Lane Gardens. 877-422-6355.

3 – THOMASVILLE – Opera Star Luca Pisaroni, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404.

3-4 – COLUMBUS – Rain–Tribute to Beatles.

RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.

3-7 – BAINBRIDGE – Decatur County Fall Festival & Fair, Fairgrounds. 229-246-4774.

5-8 – SAVANNAH – Disney on Ice’s Finding Nemo, Civic Center. 800-351-7469.

6 – ATHENS – Moe Concert, Classic Center.

800-918-6393.

6 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row, downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.

6 – BRUNSWICK – Storyteller/Maskmaker Michael Cooper, Ritz Theatre, 8 p.m. 912-2626934. First Friday Promenade. 912-279-2603.

6-7 – DALTON – Culinary Tour. 800-331-3258.

6-7 – VIENNA – Big Pig Jig, Big Pig Jig Village. 229-268-8275.

6-8 – DAHLONEGA – Hemlock Fest. 706265-5282.

7 – CALVARY – Mule Day. 229-377-mule.

7 – CASSVILLE – Confederate Cemetery Luminaries/Burning of Cassville, dusk. 770-382-2294.

7 – CORDELE – Tribute to Veterans, Georgia Veterans State Park. 229-276-2371.

7 – DALTON - Kiwanis Pancake Festival & Holiday Open House, Downtown. 800-331-3258.

7 – DARIEN – Fall Festival; Pirate Day at Fort King George; Christmas Pageant. 912-437-4192.

7 – ELBERTON – Granite City Festival, Downtown. 706-283-5651.

C HRISTMAS PARADES NOVEMBER 30 Thomasville . . . . .6:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 1 Madison . . . . . . . .5:50 p.m.

3 Athens . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

3 Atlanta (Downtown) 10:30 a.m.

3 Cartersville . . . . . . . .6 p.m.

3 Fitzgerald . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.

3 LaGrange . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m.

4 Cochran . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

5 Baxley . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m.

5 Blairsville . . . . . . . . . .4 p.m.

5 Brunswick . . . . . . . .10 a.m.

5 Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 p.m.

5 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

5 Conyers . . . . . . . .4:30 p.m.

5 Douglas . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.

5 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . .5 p.m.

5 Hawkinsville . . . . .5:30 p.m.

5 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 p.m.

5 Port Wentworth .5:30 p.m.

5 Richmond Hill . . . . .10 a.m.

5 Warner Robins . . . .10 a.m.

6 Griffin . . . . . . . . . .2:30 p.m.

6 Thomson . . . . . . . . . .3 p.m.

10 Calhoun . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

12 Darien . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m.

12 Kennesaw . . . . . . .12 Noon 12 Tybee Island . . . . . . .3 p.m.

15 Tallapoosa . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

229-226-3446 706-342-1251 706-613-3589 404-785-6635 678-848-5829 800-386-4642 706-884-8671 478-934-2965 912-367-7731 877-745-5789 912-265-4032 478-956-2409 800-392-8279 800-266-9377 912-383-0277 478-825-5986 478-783-1717 706-878-2181 912-965-1999 912-756-2676 478-922-8585 770-229-6400 706-597-1000 800-887-3811 912-437-4837 770-422-9714 912-786-5444 770-574-2482

7 – JULIETTE – Syrup Makin’ & Storytellin’, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

7 – LOGANVILLE – Autumn Heritage Festival, Downtown. 770-283-9016.

7 – MANCHESTER – Veteran’s Day Parade, 11 a.m. 706-763-1028.

7 – STILESBORO – 97th Annual Chrysanthemum Show, Historic Academy. 800-733-2280.

7 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala Day Tribute, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870.

7 – WAYCROSS – Oak St. Fest. 912-283-3744.

7-8 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Arts & Crafts Festival. 912-529-6611.

SCENE FROM ROCK CITY’S ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS 7-8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show “Glory to God in the highest, and on & Sale, Postell Park, Pier Village. 912-264-3254. earth peace to men on whom his 7-8 – SUMMERVILLE – Rattling Gourd Art Festival, Civic Center. 706-506-2404. favor rests.”

7-8 – TOCCOA – Harvest Fest 706-282-3309.

7,14 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

8 – BRUNSWICK – OSKAR Rockhammer Concert, Waterfront Pk., 6 p.m. 912-265-4032.

8 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam, Harris Arts Ctr., 2-5 p.m. 706-620-2599.

8 – CONYERS – Sacred Music Concert, Monastery of Holy Spirit, 3:30 p.m. 770-602-2606.

Luke 2:14 8 – THOMASVILLE – Americana Concert, (NIV) Cultural Center. 229-226-6964.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR November 11 – AUGUSTA – Veterans Day Parade Celebration, Riverwalk. 706-821-1754.

11 – BYRON – Veterans Day Celebration, Muncipal Building, 11 a.m. 478-956-2409.

11 – ELLIJAY – Veterans Parade. 706-635-7400.

11 – SAVANNAH – Veterans Day, Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. 912-746-8888.

12-13 – COLUMBUS – The Jungle Book.

RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.

13-14 – CUMMING – Steam, Antique Tractor, & Gas Engine Exposition, Fairgrounds. 770-781-3491.

13-14 – HAMPTON – Folktales & Moonlight, Nash Farm. 770-288-7300.

13-14 – SAVANNAH – Roundhouse Railroad Museum Blues & BBQ Festival. 912-651-3673.

13-15 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Arts Tour, various sites. 706-754-5989.

14 – CAMILLA to GAINESVILLE – High Cotton 65-Mile Yard Sale. 229-336-5255.

14 – CARTERSVILLE – Sammy Kershaw, Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 770-386-7343.

14 – COLUMBUS – Veterans Day Parade, Downtown, 9 a.m. 706-568-4592.

14 – DALTON – Veterans Day Parade, Downtown, 11 a.m. 706-876-1572.

14 – DARIEN – Debatable Land Autumn Encampment, Fort King George. 912-437-4770.

14 – DOUGLAS – Salute to Veterans Program, Heritage Station Museum, 2-4 p.m. 912-389-3401.

14 – LUMPKIN – Georgia History Adventure, Westville. 888-733-1850.

14 – MACON – Macon Symphony Orchestra, Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m. 478-301-5300.

14 – OCHLOCKNEE – Old South Day. 229574-5375.

14 – STATESBORO – GSU International Festival, Mill Creek Park. 912-478-0332.

14 – WARRENTON – Sportsman’s Festival.

706-465-9604.

14-15 – FORT VALLEY – Middle Ga. Camellia Society Show, Lane Packing. 478-8250-4038.

14-15 – MOULTRIE – Calico Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Spence Field. 229-985-1968.

14-15 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Square Art Fair. 912-790-8869.

15 – ATHENS – Symphony Fall Concert, Classic Center, 3 p.m. 706-357-4444.

15 – COLUMBUS – Darius Rucker, Randy Houser & Gypsy, Civic Center. 706-653-4472.

15 – McDONOUGH – Christmas and the Arts, Square. 770-898-3196.

15 – SAVANNAH – Johnny Mercer B’day Centennial Concert, Civic Ctr., 2 p.m. 912-927-6417.

18 – COLUMBUS – Charlie Daniels Band.

RiverCenter.706-256-3612.

19 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline Train to Downtown Americus Open House. 877-GA-Rails.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR November 19 – FITZGERALD – Susan Brashier, Oboist, Carnegie Center, 7 p.m. 229-426-5035.

19-22 – DALTON – Snow Queen Ballet, Creative Arts Guild. 706-278-0168.

19-29 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Gingerbread Village, Museum of History. 706-722-8454.

20 – ATHENS – Atlanta Rhythm Section, Classic Center, 8 p.m. 706-357-4444.

20 – AUGUSTA – Steep Canyon Rangers Band, Imperial Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-8341.

20-22 – RUTLEDGE – Christmas in the Country. 706-557-2956.

20-22 – WARM SPRINGS – Christmas Candlelight Tour. 800-337-1927.

21 – AMERICUS – SAM Shortline SpecialSyrup Day at Carter Boyhood Farm. 877-427-2457.

21 – CLARKESVILLE – Chamber of Commerce Holiday Bazaar, Aquatic Ctr. 706-778-4654.

21 – CLEVELAND – Appalachian Christmas, BabyLand General. 706-865-2171.

21 – COLUMBUS – Columbus Symphony Orchestra, RiverCenter, 7:30 p.m. 706-256-3612.

21 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville (Civil War), Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

21 – LINCOLNTON – Pioneer Day, Historical Park. 706-359-7970.

21 – MACON – Harvest Hoedown & Period

Dances, Cannonball House. 478-745-5982.

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

21 – NICHOLS – Pioneer Harvest Festival, Gen. Coffee State Park. 912-384-1581.

21 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Randall Bramblett Band, Art Center, 8 p.m. 706-878-3300.

21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Oyster Roast, Frederica Nat’l. Monument, 7-9 p.m. 912-638-9109.

21 – TWIN CITY – Cane Grinding, George L. Smith Park. 478-763-2759.

21 – WARM SPRINGS – Thanksgiving at FDR’s Little White House, 10-2. 706-655-5870.

21-22 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Mkt. & Sugar Plum Tea Room, Tech. College. 706-896-0932.

21-22 – CUMMING – Christmas in Central Park Art & Holiday Event. 678-455-8540.

21-22 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, Cultural Center. 229-226-0588.

21-22 – WAYNESBORO – Liberty Arts Show, Downtown. 706-554-8018.

22 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at Grand Oaks, 2-5 p.m. 770-382-6322.

22 – DOUGLAS – Downtown Holiday Open House, 1-5 p.m. 912-389-3401 or 888-426-3334.

22 – SAVANNAH – Jepson Center Gospel Brunch/Ensemble Con Spirito. 912-790-8800.

26 – DAWSONVILLE – Appalachian Thanksgiving, Amicalola Falls St. Pk., 11 a.m. 706-344-1505.

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Nov 3-Dec. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun Nov. 3-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Trains & Traditions, Atlanta Botanical Garden Nov. 11-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gingerbread Village, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort Nov. 12-Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences Nov. 14-Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas House, 1795 W. Wesley Rd., Atlanta Nov. 14-Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . Trees for Life Celebration, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort Nov. 14-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park Nov. 14-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in Lights, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park Nov. 20-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain Nov. 20-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of the South, Grovetown Nov. 20-Jan. 2 . Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain Nov. 22-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands Nov. 23-Dec. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Show & Sale, Blue Ridge Courthouse Nov. 23-Dec. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Roswell, Historic District Nov. 26-Dec. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen Nov. 26-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nights of Lights, Guido Gardens, Metter Nov. 26-Dec. 25. . . . . Christmas at Southern Tree Plantation, weekends, Blairsville Nov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . . . Extended Shopping Hours (Fri. & Sat.), Warm Springs Village Nov. 28-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Lights at the Old Frontier, Thomson Nov. 28-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Island on Jekyll Island, Historic District Nov. 28-Jan. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Story of the Star, Saturdays, Macon Planetarium Nov. 28-Jan. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Downtown Fort Valley Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley Dec. 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Nativity–Holiday Gospel Celebration, Atlanta Dec. 4-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain Dec. 4-26 . . . . Okefenokee Swamp Enchanted Wilderness Light Show, Waycross Dec. 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History, Jekyll Island Historic District Tours Dec. 11-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country in Lights at The Rock Ranch

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GEORGIA CALENDAR November 26 – TALLAPOOSA – Christmas in Possum Snout, Downtown. 770-574-5594.

27-28 – COLUMBUS – Dramatic Capture of USS Water Witch, Port Columbus. 706-327-9798.

27-28 – YOUNG HARRIS – Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Brasstown Valley Resort. 706-379-9900.

27 & Dec. 4, 11, 18 – McCAYSVILLE – Christmas Village, 6-10 p.m. 800-899-6867.

27-Dec. 24 – BLUE RIDGE – Scenic Railway Holiday Trips. Call for schedules. 877-413-8724.

28 – BYRON – Gingerbread Market, Municipal Building. 478-825-5986.

28 – CLIMAX – Swine Time. 229-246-3300.

28 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline Special to Plains Christmas Lighting & Parade. 877-427-2457.

28 – SAVANNAH – Frolic & Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. 912-644-6452.

28-29 – HELEN – Christkindlmarket, downtown. 706-878-2181.

30 – ATHENS – Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show, Classic Center. 800-918-6393.

30 – LUMPKIN – Christmas Decorating Workshop, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

December 1 – STOCKBRIDGE – Holiday Festival. 770389-5982.

1-31 – FORT VALLEY – Camellia Days, Massee Lane Gardens. 877-422-6355.

2 – ATHENS – Bela Fleck & Fleckstones, Classic Center, 8 p.m. 800-918-6393.

2 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Candlelight Tour of Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4 p.m. 912-635-2600.

3 – FORT VALLEY – Mayor’s Christmas Party, Austin Theatre, 7 p.m. 478-825-5986.

3 – MADISON – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 706-342-4743.

3-5 – THE ROCK – Journey to the Manger, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

3-6 – MADISON – Bicentennial Town & Country Holiday Tour of Homes. 800-709-7406.

4 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists’ Row, Downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.

4 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Promenade, Downtown. 912-279-2603.

4 – COLUMBUS – Bela Fleck & Fleckstones, RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.

4 – CONYERS – Olde Town Conyers Christmas Party, 5-9 p.m. Conyers-Covington Choral Guild Concert, 8 p.m. Rockdale Aud., 800-266-9377.

4-5 – AUGUSTA – Lighted Boat Parade, Riverwalk. 706-722-8000. Historic Candlelight Tour, Ezekiel Harris House. 706-722-8454.

4-6 – COLUMBUS – Winterfest 2009, River Center. 888-884-7469.

5 – ATHENS – Jazz with Nnenna Freelon & Count Basie Orchestra, Classic Ctr., 8 p.m. 706-357-4444.

5 – CALHOUN – New Echota Christmas Candlelight Tour, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 706-624-1321.

5 – CARTERSVILLE – Atlanta Pops Holiday Concert, Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 770-386-7343.

5 – CEDARTOWN – John Berry Concert, Civic Complex, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168.

5 – CLARKESVILLE to LAKE BURTON – Holiday Treasure Hunt, Hwy. 197. 706-348-1482.

5 – CLEVELAND – Christmas in the Mountains Celebration, Downtown. 706-865-5356.

5 – COLUMBUS – Jim Brickman. RiverCenter.

706-256-3612.

5 – CONYERS – Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting. 800-266-9377.

5 – DOUGLAS – Music on Main Street, 35:30 p.m. 5K Road Race, 6 p.m. Festival of Lights Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m. 912-383-0277.

5 – FITZGERALD – 1860’s Christmas, Jeff Davis Memorial Site, 6-8 p.m. 229-831-2335.

5 – GRIFFIN – Mistletoe Market & Downtown Open House, Welcome Center. 770-229-6400.

5 – LUMPKIN – Westville Village by Candlelight. 888-733-1850.

5 – RICHMOND HILL – Christmas Extravaganza, Station Xchange; Christmas on the Ogeechee Boat Parade. 912-756-2676.

5 – RUCKERSVILLE – Revolutionary Battle of Vann’s Creek, Russell State Park. 912-634-1293.

5 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the Homefront, 8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR 10th Annual

Festival Latino Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

December

5 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Circle of Lights Christmas Bazaar. 770-464-2380.

5 – ST. MARYS – Christmas in the Park, Downtown. 912-882-4000.

5 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor Remembered, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870.

5-6 – ATHENS – Christmas Spirits Holiday Tour, Historic House Museum Assn. 706-357-4430.

5-6 – CALHOUN – Sugar Valley Community Club Arts & Crafts. 706-602-2989.

5-6 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Holiday Open House, Port Columbus. 706-327-9798.

5-6 – HELEN – Christkindlmarket, down1.town. 706-878-218.

5-6 – PORT WENTWORTH – Christmas on the River and Lighted Holiday Parade. 912-965-1999.

5-6 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the River & Lighted Parade. 912-234-0295.

5-6 – WATKINSVILLE – Holiday Market, OCAF, 706-769-4565.

6 – ATHENS – Waverly Consort’s Christmas Story, UGA Arts Center, 3 p.m. 706-542-4400.

6 – BRUNSWICK – Holiday Bazaar, Mary Ross Waterfront Park. 912-262-6934.

6 – COLUMBUS – Bob Barr Band Holiday Concert, Jordan H.S. Aud., 3 p.m. 706-323-4649.

6 – SAVANNAH – Pearl Harbor Remembrance, 8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.

6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Handel’s Messiah, Epworth by the Sea, 4 p.m. 912-638-5956.

6 – THOMASVILLE – Thomasville Singers, (Latino Festival of 4 p.m. 229-226-6964.

6 – THOMSON – Festival Off Main, Depot.

Our Lady of Guadalupe) 706-597-1000.

7 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Symphony of Ga., Glynn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-634-2006.

8 – THOMASVILLE – Music & Drama Troupe Christmas Show, 8 p.m. 229-558-9470.

11 a.m.-11 p.m.

10 – COLUMBUS – Kelly Clarkson, Civic Ctr., 7:30 p.m. 706-653-4472. Columbus Symphony Folk Music • Games Orchestra, RiverCenter, 6:30 p.m. 706-256-3612.

10 – WARNER ROBINS – USAF Reserve Piñatas • Dancing Band, Museum of Aviation, 7 p.m. 478-922-5100.

10-11 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian ChristGreased Pole mas, Downtown. 866-577-3600.

Mechanical Bull 11-12 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Candlelight Christmas, Chief Vann House. 706-695-2598.

Food • Children’s Events 11-12 –CUMMING – Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Festival, Fairgrounds. 706-781-3491.

CANTYRE ST. & BARNSLEY RD. 11-12 – THOMASVILLE – Christmas Candlelight Tours, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-227-5385.

11-12 – THOMSON – Holidays on Hickory Hill, 7 p.m. 706-595-7777.

“Savannah’s Affordable North Side!”

11-13 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Winter Wine Holiday Weekend. 706-778-4654.

11-13 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Community Chorale, Art Center. 706-878-3300. www.VisitPortWentworth.com 12 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Open House, www.VisitPortWentworth.mobi Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

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December 12

Port Wentworth 912.965.1999

GEORGIA CALENDAR The Merritt Pecan Company in Weston The Merritt Pecan Company offers a large selection of items including pecans, log rolls, homemade pecan pies, homemade cakes, jellies, jams, syrups, pralines, brittle, candy coated pecans, sugar-free items (candy, jellies, syrups), gift baskets and boxes, T-shirts, cookbooks, Georgia souvenirs, Vidalia onion products, homemade jerky, and BBQ sauces.

All of the pecans are grown and harvested on their farms and processed at their plant.

The retail store is located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, Georgia, halfway between Albany and Columbus. Store hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. every day except Christmas Day. Merritt Pecan Company takes pride in its clean restrooms and also has a Chevron Food Mart with a wide range of convenience store items, gas, diesel, a food court, and an ATM machine. Outside picnic tables are available, and there is ample space to walk a dog.

Items can also be ordered from www.merritt-pecan.com. For information phone 1-800-762-9152.

December 12 – BRUNSWICK – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. 800-933-coast.

12 – BYRON – Lunch with Santa, Depot, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 478-956-2409.

12 – CEDARTOWN – Crystal Gayle, Civic Complex, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168.

12 – DARIEN – A Colonial Christmas at Fort King George. RSVP 12/8. 912-437-4770.

12 – DONALSONVILLE – Christmas at Seminole St. Pk., 6-8:30 p.m. 229-861-3137.

12 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, 12-6 p.m.

912-389-3401 or 800-426-3334.

12 – JEKYLL ISLAND – A Dickens Feast, Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 912-635-2600.

12 – JULIETTE – Plantation Christmas at

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Jarrell Plantation, 1-4 p.m. 478-986-5172.

12 – LUMPKIN – Yuletide Feast, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

12 – McDONOUGH – Heritage Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting. 770-957-5786.

12 – NICHOLS – Christmas on the Pond, Gen. Coffee St. Pk., 6-9 p.m. 912-384-1581.

12 – PORT WENTWORTH – Latin Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 912-965-1999.

12 – RICHMOND HILL – Winter Muster, Battle, Candle Lantern Tour, Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339.

12 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Nacoochee Village Christmas. 800-392-8279.

12 – ST. SIMONS – Festival of Arts with Huie life-size dolls. Mediterranean House. 800-336-9469.

12 – TIFTON – Victorian Christmas, Georgia Agrirama. 299-386-3406.

12 – VALDOSTA – Camellia Society Show, State University. 229-242-2965.

WARM SPRINGS 25th Annual

Candlelight Tour November, 20, 21, 22 Shop from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday WARM SPRINGS VILLAGE STORES are open until 9:00 PM Fridays & Saturdays beginning Thanksgiving Weekend through Christmas.

Sunday thru Thursday are regular hours.

1.800.FDR.1927

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GEORGIA CALENDAR December 12-13 – ATHENS – Athens Symphony Christmas Concert, Classic Ctr. 706-357-4444.

12-13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Christmas Craft Festival, Postell Park, Pier Village. 912-638-8770.

13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Musician Reunion Concert, Courthouse. 706-745-5493.

13 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Youth Symphony, Glynn Auditorium, 3 p.m. 912-634-2006.

13 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Festival, Harris Arts Center, 2-5 p.m. 706-620-2599.

13 – CONYERS – Play of Herod/12th Century Music-Drama, Monastery. 770-602-2606.

13 – MADISON – Community Holiday Concert, Cultural Center, 7 p.m. 706-342-4743.

13 – SAVANNAH – Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe. 912-353-3023. Jepson Ctr. Brunch/ Savannah Children’s Choir. 912-790-8800.

14 – AUGUSTA – Collegium Musicum Concert, August Museum., 7:30 p.m. 706-722-8454.

14 – COLUMBUS – Peter Mayer Group, N. Highland Church, 6 p.m. 706-243-7506.

15 – ALBANY – Men’s Garden Club Camellia Show, Albany Mall. 229-883-2349.

17 – DOUGLAS – Polar Express, Heritage Station Museum, 6-7:30 p.m. 912-389-3401.

17 – FITZGERALD – Carnegie Christmas with Blue & Gray, Carnegie Center, Reception 6 p.m.,

Concert 7 p.m. 800-386-4642.

18-19 – COLUMBUS – Budweiser Clydesdales, The Landings. 706-256-4805.

19 – MACON – 19th Century Christmas, Cannonball House, 2-4 p.m. 478-745-5982.

19 – MIDWAY – A Colonial Christmas, Fort Morris, 5-8 p.m. 912-884-5999.

19 – SKIDAWAY ISLAND – Luminary Fun Night with Santa. 912-598-2300.

19-24 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Scottish Bagpiper Tim Atkins, J.I. Club Hotel. 912-635-2600.

20 – MACON – Symphony Holiday Concert, Wesleyan College, 2 p.m. 478-301-5300.

3-4 – COLUMBUS – Cantus Christmas.

RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.

26-30 – SAVANNAH – Candlelight Tours, Davenport House. 912-236-8097.

31 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Drop, Community House, 10 p.m. 706-778-8585.

31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Bluegrass Festival. Big Band New Year’s Eve Party, Conv. Ctr. 877-4jekyll.

31 – LAWRENCEVILLE – New Year’s Eve Party, Courthouse Square. 678-226-2639.

31 – SAVANNAH – City Market’s New Year’s Eve Celebration. 912-525-2489.

31 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Drop, 9:30 p.m.

770-574-2482.

31 – TYBEE ISLAND – New Year’s Eve Fireworks. 912-220-3428.

CITY OF FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA

Festival of Lights Georgia’s Largest Outdoor Municipal Lighting Display South of Atlanta

November 28 - January 5 Events in Fort Valley December 3, 7 p.m.

Mayor’s Christmas Party With University Chorale, Austin Theatre December 5, 6 p.m.

Christmas Parade

Events in Byron November 28 Gingerbread Market Municipal Building Conference Center December 5, 1 p.m.

Christmas Parade • Tour of Homes December 12, Depot, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Lunch with Santa Massee Lane Gardens Festival of Trees Dec. 1-31 (closed Mondays) FORT VALLEY •478-825-5986 BYRON •478-956-2409 PEACH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 478-825-3733 •www.peachchamber.com

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P HOLIDAY holiday THEATRE theatre P A Biddy Full Christmas Habersham Community Theatre Dec. 4-12. . . . . . . . Clarkesville 706-839-1315 A Christmas Cactus Southside Theatre Guild Dec. 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . Fairburn 770-969-0956 A Christmas Carol Alliance Theatre Nov. 27-Dec. 24 . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-5000 Blue Ridge Community Theatre Nov. 6-29 . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge 706-632-9223 Kudzu Playhouse Nov. 27-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020 Morton Theatre Dec. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens 706-613-3771 New American Shakespeare Theatre Tavern Nov. 27-Dec. 23 . . . . . Atlanta 404-874-5299 Ritz Theatre Dec. 18-20 . . . . . . . Brunswick 912-262-6934 Rosewater Theatre Nov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500 Thomasville On Stage & Co. Theater Dec. 12-20 . . . . . . Thomasville 866-577-3600 A Christmas Story Henry Players Nov. 19-29. . . . . . McDonough 770-914-1474 Babes in Toyland Kudzu Playhouse Nov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020 Best Christmas Pageant Ever Center Stage North Dec. 11-20 . . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-516-3330 Main Street Players Dec. 11-20. . . . . . . . . . . Griffin 770-229-9916 New Depot Players Dec. 10-13 . . . . . . . . . Conyers 770-922-3143 Perry Players Dec. 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry 478-987-5354 Pumphouse Players Dec. 5-13. . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-387-2610 Christmas Belles Onstage Atlanta Theatre Dec. 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . Decatur 404-897-1802 Rosewater Theatre Nov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500 Theatre Albany Dec. 10-20 . . . . . . . . . . Albany 229-439-7193 Christmas Canteen . . . . . . . . . . . Aurora Theatre Nov. 27-Dec. 20. Lawrenceville 678-226-6222 Christmas Tradition . Historic Savannah Theatre Nov. 26-Dec. 20. . . . Savannah 912-233-7764 Finding Home–A Christmas Musical Morton Theatre Dec. 10-13. . . . . . . . . . Athens 706-613-3771 It’s a Wonderful Life ART Station Dec. 2-23. . . . Stone Mountain 770-469-1105 Newnan Theatre Company Dec. 11-20 . . . . . . . . . Newnan 770-683-6282 Gift of the Magi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry Players Dec. 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry 478-987-5354 G.I. Holiday Jukebox . . . . . . Stage Door Players Dec. 4-20. . . . . . . . Dunwoody 770-396-1726 Mayhaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swamp Gravy Nov. 13-21 . . . . . . . . . Colquitt 229-758-5450

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol Warner Robins Little Theatre Nov. 6-21 . . . . Warner Robins 478-929-4579 Life & Adventures of Santa Claus Blue Ridge Community Theatre Dec. 11-20. . . . . . . . Blue Ridge 706-838-4575 Nutcrackers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Street Players Dec. 11-21 . . . . . . . . . . . Griffin 770-229-9916 Radio City Christmas Spectacular Fox Theatre Nov. 19-Dec. 6 . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-881-2100 Rudolph, the Dead-Nosed Reindeer Agatha’s Nov. 4-Jan. 13 . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-584-2211 Sanders Family Christmas Madison Community Theater Dec. 18-19 . . . . . . . . . Madison 706-474-0078 Playwright Productions Nov. 13-14 . . . . . . . Alpharetta 770-475-5576 Theatre in the Square Nov. 24-Jan. 3. . . . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369 Santa Land Diaries Pumphouse Players Dec. 4-19 . . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-387-2610 Scrooge in Rouge 14th Street Players Dec. 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-4738 The Homecoming Grand Theatre Dec. 11-12 . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-386-7343 The Littlest Elf Kudzu Playhouse Dec. 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020 Traditions Macon Little Theatre Dec. 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-471-play Tuna Christmas Springer Opera House Dec. 10-23 . . . . . . . . Columbus 706-327-3688 Theatre in the Square Nov. 18-Jan. 3. . . . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369 Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus Act I Theatre Nov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . Alpharetta 678-371-3079

Festival of Lights Christmas Parade

Saturday December 5 6:30 p.m.

•One of the largest night-time parades in Southeast Georgia •Featuring over 100 entries •Over 25,000 spectators Additional Events for the Day •Holiday Shopping •Music on Main •5K Road Race

DOUGLAS, GA 912-383-0277 www.cityofdouglas.com

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Have a Busy, Wonderful H Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights Rock City’s 15th annual Enchanted Garden of Lights will feature an enchanted trail with more than 30 holiday scenes and nearly a million lights and will be open Nov. 20-Jan. 2 from 6-9 p.m. each evening except Christmas Eve. Enjoy nightly entertainment in the pavilion next to a warm fireplace with a hot cup of cocoa. There will be Sugar Plum Fairy Makeovers for children, gingerbread cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa. Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, Rock City is an enchanted 4,100 foot walking trail showcasing lush gardens and soaring rock formations. This award-winning light extravaganza transforms the garden’s natural daytime splendor into a nocturnal fantasyland. For more information phone 706-8202531, or visit www.seerockcity.com.

Enjoy a 1920’s style holiday Christmas at Ruby Falls near Chattanooga. As you approach the Cavern Castle, it’s snowing. During your tour you will meet wonderful costumed characters and be surrounded by holiday acoustical music. The Ruby Red Christmas at Ruby Falls will feature a Currier & Ives old style holiday complete with horse and carriage rides and the smell of hot chocolate on Fridays and Saturdays in December (except Christmas Day) from 5-9 p.m. Ruby Falls is America’s deepest commercial cave and largest underground waterfall open to the public. Enjoy a guided tour through the fascinating cavern with its unique rock formation. Ruby Falls is open daily except Christmas Day, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information visit www.rubyfalls.com, or phone 423-821-2544.

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.

November events will include a Fall Back 5K race at the Concourse Athletic Club at 2 p.m. along with a 1-mile race and a Tot Trot; and a Veterans Day Salute at Heritage Sandy Springs on Nov. 8 from 2-4 p.m.

Heritage Sandy Springs will present its annual Light the Lights at Heritage Green on Nov. 22. This free community event will celebrate the beginning of the Holiday season.

The Punchline Comedy Club, Atlanta’s Number One comedy club, schedules well-known performers which are listed at www.punchline.com.

For information phone 866-511-7742, or visit www.visitsandysprings.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 November 13-15 and December 11-13. Hours are Friday & Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office), or 404-361-2000 (show), or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

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Holiday Season in Georgia!

Calico Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Moultrie The Calico Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will take place in Moultrie on November 14-15.

Browse over 400 booths for custom gifts, seasonal décor and holiday confections. Among the one-of-a-kind crafts will be limited edition jewelry made from vintage “ephemera,” pieces of hammered silver or pottery cabochon, floral angels with unique tags and stories, and handthrown, kiln-fired pottery.

There will be home and garden décor, holiday ornaments, seasonal outdoor decorations, gourmet foods and confections, custom clothing and jewelry, toys, pottery, floral arrangements, painted glass, tooled leather, woodworking, antiques, and more.

Enter tainment will include visits with Santa and clogging performers from across the S.E. Each visitor will have a chance to win a piece of handcrafted furniture donated by John Bruce.

Site of the show will be Spence Field, home of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, located 4 miles southeast of U.S. 319 on Hwy. 133 in Moultrie. Gates will open Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission will be $5 per adult with children 12 and under free with an adult. No pets allowed. For information call 229-985-1968, e-mail info@calicocrafts.com, or visit www.calicocrafts.com.

Festival of Camellias at Massee Lane in Fort Valley Camellias, the roses of winter, bloom throughout the coolest months during Camellia Days from November until March or April at Massee Lane Gardens, located 5.5 miles south of Fort Valley on GA 49.

Easy walking tours wind through ten acres of formal camellia gardens with camellia trees flowering alongside the brick walks. A landscaped greenhouse with camellias and azaleas assures blooms even during the coolest weather. Two galleries showcase exquisite displays of porcelain art.

The Festival of Camellias runs every day in February when camellia blooms are at their peak. The first Saturday of February offers free admission. Other events throughout the month will include a Camellia workshop, Camellia culture demonstrations, and entertainment. Camellias and Sasanquas will be for sale.

The gardens are open daily and are handicap-accessible with wheelchairs available in the gift shop. Visit www.americancamellias.org, or call 478-967-2358 or 877-422-6355.

Christmas in Blairsville The Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held Nov. 2122 at the North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. The artists and crafters will be in the indoor Conference Center; in the café area the popular Tearoom will serve salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Parking and admission will be free. 706-896-0932.

The North Georgia Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Courthouse on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.; and a Living Nativity will be held on the lawn of the Mock House at the Museum of Mountain Life from 6-8 p.m.

Christmas on the Square on Dec. 5 from 1-6 p.m. will include Open House at the Museum of Mountain Life ; pictures with Santa from 2-4 p.m.; a parade at 4 p.m.; a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:15 p.m.; and a Living Nativity on the lawn of the Mock House.

A Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park on Dec. 12 will feature caroling, hayrides, bonfire, hot chocolate & cider, and a visit from Santa. Unwrapped gifts for children can be donated to the Sheriff’s Dept. Toy Drive .

A concert at the Courthouse on Dec. 13 will welcome the musicians who played there in 2009. For information call 877-745-5789, or visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.

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Christmas in the Mountains of White County Christmas in the Mountains is a magical time in White County. Holiday festivities will begin at BabyLand General’s Appalachian Christmas on Nov. 21. The Festival of Trees at Unicoi State Park will be held Nov. 26 through Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Trees and wreaths will be theme decorated and on display for a silent auction. Also at Unicoi, Deck the Halls on Dec. 5 will include holiday crafts, hayrides, and music in the decorated lodge. Admission will be free; parking will be $2.

Helen, a quaint Bavarian village in Northeast Georgia, will kick off the holiday season with the Lighting of the Village on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. The Christmas parade will take place on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.

Cleveland will celebrate with a “Christmas in the Mountains Celebration.” Festivities will begin Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. with pictures with Santa, choral groups, arts and crafts and food vendors, children’s activities, and a lighted parade at 7 p.m.

Other events will include Community Chorale concerts Dec. 11-13 and the Nacoochee Village Christmas on Dec. 12. Visit www.whitecountychamber.org, phone 706-865-5356 or 800392-8279, or e-mail whitecountychamber@whitecountychamber.org.

Douglas Festival of Lights Parade The annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade will be held in Douglas on Saturday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade will be “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” One of the largest night-time parades in Southeast Georgia, this event will feature over 100 entries watched by over 25,000 spectators. Citizens of all ages will line the streets as the Festival of Lights Parade lights up Peterson Avenue. Other events during the day will include Holiday shopping, Music on Main, and a 5K road race prior to the Christmas Parade.

Douglas will also host other events during the holiday season: Downtown Holiday Open House on November 22 from 1-5 p.m.; Santa Stroll on Dec. 12 from 12-6 p.m.; Polar Express at Heritage Station Museum on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.; and Christmas on the Pond on Dec. 12 from 6-9 p.m. For more information visit www.cityofdouglas.com, or call 888-426-3334 or 912-384-4555 or 912-383-0277.

Dalton, A Destination Worth Discovering Dalton, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only 87 miles north of Atlanta, will host a variety of events in November and December. For information phone 1-800-3313258, or visit www.VisitDaltonGA.com.

Kick off the holiday season with three great events on November 7th. First, join the local Kiwanis club in their annual all-you-can-eat-pancake festival. Afterwards is the Downtown Dalton’s Holiday Open House where you can shop, listen to the carolers, have your picture taken with Santa, and ride in “Santa’s Sleigh.” End the afternoon by visiting the newly-restored historic freight depot for free hotdogs, sodas and entertainment for the little ones.

Other events include the Veterans Day Parade (Nov. 14th, 11am), Silverbell Sprint 5K Run (Dec. 5th, 7pm), The Snow Queen ballet (Nov. 19-22, various times, call the Creative Arts Guild at 706-278-0168), The Nutcracker ballet (Dec. 10-13, various times, call Dalton High School at 706-278-8757), and the Cherokee Christmas by Candlelight (Dec. 11-12, Chief Vann House).

Explore what the Dalton area has to offer this winter and join in on their holiday events. They have something for everyone!

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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 family-oriented math and science center fires the imaginations of children and adults by making math, science, and technology come alive with 250 hands- on exhibits, custom digital programs in the Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater, StarLab planetarium, educational workshops, and demonstrations in the PowerStation.

Enjoy Augusta’s tradition of Fat Man’s for lunch! The Usry family has moved their popular eatery to the first level of the science center and will be serving Southern-style dishes, salads, sandwiches, and ice cream. The center also offers free Wi-Fi. National Science Center’s Fort Discovery is the perfect place for 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 more information phone 800-3255445 or 706-821-0245, or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus A Victorian Holiday Open House will be held December 5-6 at the Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum which will be decorated with circa 1863 decorations and trees. A Civil War Era Santa will listen to children’s want lists. Photos and Breakfast with Santa will be available. “Santa, as we know him, first appeared in Christmas 1862 at an army camp to pass out presents to soldiers,” said executive director Bruce Smith.

Cool History: The Dramatic Capture of the USS Water Witch will be the focus of a living history weekend on Nov. 27-28.

Scenes from the capture will be reenacted onboard the rebuilt full scale model of the ship outside the museum. There will be a living history camp with demonstrations of period military activities from naval blacksmithing to rope making. Civil war era sailors and Marines will talk to visitors .

Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, murals, a timeline exhibit, ships and ship replicas, and a battle simulator theater. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 16. Located at 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information phone 706-3279798, or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

Blairsville — Each Season Something New * Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom - Nov. 21 & 22 * Christmas on the Square & Parade December 5 * Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park December 12 BLAIRSVILLE-UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Christmas in Calhoun The Festival of Trees will be held in Calhoun Nov. 3-Dec. 7.

Admission to the Harris Arts Center’s display of 100 sumptuously decorated, themed Christmas trees will be free, and entries by local businesses and talented individuals and artists will run the gamut from traditional to whimsical. Imaginative decorations featuring fairies, toys, trains, sports, nature, Santas, snowflakes, and more, will be offered for silent auction; and there will also be a magnificent raffle tree. 706-629-2599.

The New Echota Christmas Candlelight Tour will be held Dec. 5 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your candle lantern and celebrate Christmas New Echota-style with decorations, music, and refreshments reminiscent of the 19th Century Cherokee Nation Capital. Dress warmly and wear good walking shoes for this onemile walking tour of the historic Cherokee town. Admission will be $5. 706-624-1321.

Other events will include the Sugar Valley Community Club arts and crafts sale on Dec. 5-6 and the Parade of Lights on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. For information on all of these events, visit www.exploregordoncounty.com or phone 800-887-3811.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway This 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic valleys, forests, rolling hills, and the beautiful Toccoa River. This four hour round trip over tracks that were built over 100 years ago takes four hours and includes a two-hour layover in McCaysville/ Copperhill. The train is diesel-powered and includes climatecontrolled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a commissary car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. The ticket office is in the 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.

Santa trips feature a visit with Santa on one-hour train rides that leave the Station at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.; these trips are scheduled for Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 18-24. Santa Village Night Trips, which leave at 4:30 a.m. will include a 11⁄2 hour layover at Santa’s Village in Copperhill, Tennessee; they are scheduled for Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 5, 12, 19.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and more information call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail info@brscenic.com.

Christmas in Fitzgerald Christmas Parade Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.

1860’s Southern Christmas Jeff Davis Historic Site Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.

Carnegie Christmas with the Blue & Gray Sponsored by the Blue & Gray Museum & The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Arts Council at The Carnegie Center, A Third Thursday Celebration

Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m.

20 miles from I-75, Exit 82

www.fitzgeraldga.org

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Visits from Santa to S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth Santa will arrive at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. There will be pizza, music, and children’s activities, and photos with Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join Engineer Santa for a snack breakfast on Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12, and 19 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be followed by a 15 minute caboose ride. Take your camera. Cost will be $3 per person in addition to regular museum admission. Reservations are required.

Model Railroad Days will be Nov. 7-8. Various gauges of model railroads will be on exhibit. There will be hands-on activities, a craft table where visitors can create souvenirs, and refreshments.

The museum, with over 80 pieces of retired railway rolling stock, is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from10 a.m.-5 p.m. With ad on page 22 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. Located at 3595 Peachtree Rd. Phone 770-476-2013 or visit www.srmduluth.org.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival in Port Wentworth The 10th annual Latin Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held in Port Wentworth on December 12, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The event will be held at the soccer fields at Cantyre Street and Barnsley Road and will feature folk music, games, piñatas, dancing, a greased pole, a mechanical bull, food, and children’s events.

A national holiday in Mexico, the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe holds religious significance for Roman Catholics who honor Dec. 12 as the day Juan Diego, a 16th century American Indian, said the Virgin Mary appeared to him on a hillside in Guadalupe. The image of the Lady of Guadalupe is on display in the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City and is perhaps Mexico’s most popular religious and cultural image and the focus of an extensive pilgrimage.

For information contact the Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce at 912-965-1999 or VisitPortWentworth.com.

Candlelight Tours in Warm Springs Warm Springs will have its 25th annual Candlelight Tour Nov. 20-22; and throughout this quaint 19th century town streets will be aglow with candles and the twinkle of lights, and the buildings will be adorned with garlands and bows. There will be entertainment, carolers, buggy rides, a train ride for children, and mulled cider served along the sidewalk. Santa Claus will visit on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Candlelight Tour will be Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

During the holiday season, Nov. 27-Dec. 19, stores will be open Fridays and Saturdays until 9 p.m. with normal hours Sundays through Thursdays.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, Warm Springs, with natural warm water, has welcomed tourists for over a century. Today it is home to FDR’s Little White and Museum and a downtown filled with unique shops, restaurants, and lodging. For more information call 800-FDR-1927 or 706655-3322, or visit www.warmspringsga.ws or www.visitmeriwther.com.

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Holidays in Brunswick & the Golden Isles The Christmas season will be filled with events in Brunswick and the Golden Isles. For a schedule of events visit www.comecoastawhile.com or call 800-933-coast.

Jekyll Island: Enjoy the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 28, Holiday Island from Nov. 28-Dec. 31, the Holidays in History Tours through the historic district from Dec. 6-31, and a New Year’s Eve Party at the Convention Center. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel will host a candlelight tour, Dickens Feast, and Scottish bagpiper.

Brunswick: There will be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 27 at 5 p.m.; a parade on Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.; The Christmas Carol at the Historic Ritz Theatre Dec. 18-20; The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (ballet) on Dec. 12; a Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 6; and the Coastal Symphony of Ga. on Dec. 7.

St. Simons Island: Events will include a Tour of Homes on Dec. 12; Handel’s Messiah at Epworth by the Sea on Dec. 6; Festival of Arts at Mediterranean House on Dec. 12; and a Christmas Crafts Festival at Postell Park on Dec. 12-13.

A Hometown Holiday in Conyers The holiday season in Conyers will begin with the opening of the Olde Town Conyers Pavilion Ice Skating Rink at 949 South Main Street on Nov. 13. The rink will be open through Feb. 21. Hours of operation will vary, so call the Conyers Welcome Center at 1-800-conyers or visit www.icedays.com for a schedule.

The Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5-9 p.m. will feature complimentary carriage rides, shopping and dining opportunities, visits with Santa, and a Secret Santa Shop for kids. Other events will include the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at the Rockdale Auditorium; the Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m.; the Pilot Club Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 6, with five homes decked out in their holiday finery; and the Play of Herod, a 12th Century music-drama production, on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit.

For information on these events and on Conyers, which is located only 25 miles east of Atlanta, visit www.conyersga.com, or call 1-800-conyers.

Holiday Events in Fitzgerald A Carnegie Christmas with Blue & Gray will be held Dec.17 at the Carnegie Center in Fitzgerald and will feature a reception at 6 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Blue & Gray Museum and the FitzgeraldBen Hill County Arts Council.

An 1860’s Southern Christmas will be held at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Fitzgerald on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 6-8 p.m. Visitors will be guided by candlelight to stations that represent changes that happened to Christmas during the 1860’s while a hand bell choir plays period Christmas songs. There will be pictures with Santa in period clothing, refreshments, and demonstrations on making hand-dipped candles and salt-dough ornaments. 229-831-2335.

A Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Fire Engine Museum, view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers from 38 states, and walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. For more information phone 800386-4642, or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

Pecans v Pecan Candies v Pecan Pies Roasted Pecans v Homemade Cakes Gifts v Souvenirs v Jellies and Sauces Gift Boxes and Baskets v Cookbooks

MERRITT PECAN CO. HWY. 520 • WESTON, GA

OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY

HOURS: 7 A.M.-7 P.M. 18

1-800-762-9152 • www.merritt-pecan.com

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Winterfest 2009 in Columbus Winterfest 2009 will be held December 4-6 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus. Now in its fourth year, Winterfest will continue to celebrate the best of the visual and performing arts while delivering an exciting holiday shopping experience. Shop for unique gifts created by the region’s finest artists–paintings, pottery, wood, jewelry, and more–while you hum holiday favorites performed by musicians and ensembles throughout the Grand Lobby of RiverCenter. Plus, there is no charge to enter and shop for these one-of-a-kind items!

Winterfest 2009 will feature seasonal ticketed events to warm your holiday up faster than a cup of hot chocolate. Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten, Future Man, and Jeff Coffin, will present their Holiday Tour on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Jim Brickman will present Beautiful World Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Winterfest will wrap up on Sunday afternoon with complimentary holiday concerts performed by the U.S Army Infantry Center Band. For seat availability and information phone visit www.rivercenter.org, or phone 888-884-7469.

12th Annual McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes

December 12th Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Six Beautifully Decorated Homes Self-Guided Tour beginning at McDonough First United Methodist Church Snacks & Drinks at church & holiday gift basket auction Tickets: $10/advance, $15/day of Tour Tour Buses $5

770-957-4150 www.mcdfirst.org

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Holiday Celebrations in Peach County Downtown Fort Valley will boast over a million glowing holiday lights during the Festival of Lights November 28-January 5. The extravaganza will feature lights in the downtown gazebo, the outlining of the business area, stand-alone picture displays throughout the town, and the lighting of the approaches to the city.

Holiday events in downtown Fort Valley will include the Mayor’s Christmas Party featuring the University Chorale at the Austin Theatre on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and a parade on Dec. 5 will at 5 p.m.

Massee Lane Gardens will have its Festival of Trees December 1-31. Admission to the tree display will be free; admission to the Gardens is $5.

In nearby Byron the Gingerbread Market will be held at the Municipal Building Conference Center on November 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The parade will be Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., and a Tour of Homes will be held that afternoon. Lunch with Santa will be served at the Byron Depot on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations are required at 478-956-2409.

Fort Valley, Byron, and Peach County are located two hours south of Atlanta on I-75, exits 149-136. For more information call 478-825-5986 or 478-956-2409 or 478-956-5555, or visit www.fortvalleyusa.com or www.peachcounty.net.

McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes The 12th annual McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, December 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Six beautifully decorated homes will be featured in the McDonough area on this self-guided tour.

The tour will begin at McDonough First United Methodist Church. Snacks and drinks will be available in the Coan Fellowship Hall; and tickets will be sold there for a gift basket drawing. The themed baskets are a favorite attraction each year; many of the baskets are valued at well over $75, but shoppers may purchase a $1 ticket to enter the drawing for each basket.

There will be a bus route to all of the houses, and visitors can park at the church and ride the bus to the houses on the tour; bus Atlanta Ballet tickets will be $5. Event tickets purchased in Dec. 11-27 . . . . . Atlanta (Fox) 404-873-5811 advance will be $10 and $15 the day of the Atlanta Festival Ballet Nov. 28-29, Dec.12-13 Jonesboro 770-507-2775 tour. All proceeds go to c3 student ministries, Dec. 15-18. . . . . . McDonough 770-507-2775 the youth ministry at McDonough First UMC. Ballethnic Dance Company For information call the church office at 770Nov. 19-22 . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-894-9600 957-4150, or visit www.mcdfirst.org.

Callanwolde Dance Ensemble Dec. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-872-5338 Columbus Ballet Nov. 28-30 . . . . . . . Columbus 706-256-3612 Dance Augusta Nov. 27-29. . . . . . . . . Augusta 706-722-8341 Festival of Trees Dance Theatre of Dalton Dec. 10-13 . . . . . . . . . . Dalton 706-278-8757 HARRIS ART CENTER Georgia Ballet November 3 – December 7 Dec. 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-528-0881 • Featuring 100+ Decorated & Themed Georgia Dance Conservatory Christmas Trees • Silent Auction for Trees Nov. 28-29. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-426-0007 • Raffle Tree • Free Admission Griffin Ballet Theatre Nov. 27-29 . . . . . . . . . . Griffin 770-228-1306 706-629-2599 Gwinnett Ballet Dec. 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-896-9545 Candlelight Tour International City School of Ballet NEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE Dec. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . Fitzgerald 229-426-5035 December 5 Lafayette Ballet Jan. 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . LaGrange 706-882-9909 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your own Candle, Middle Georgia Ballet Lantern, or Flashlight • Decorations Dec. 9-13 . . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-301-5460 • Music • Refreshments • Reminiscent Northeast Atlanta Ballet of 19th Century Cherokees • $5 Admission Nov. 27-29 . . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-921-7277 706-624-1321 Roswell Dance Theatre Dec. 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-998-0259 800-887-3811 South Georgia Ballet www.exploregordoncounty.com Dec. 12-13 . . . . . . . Thomasville 229-378-arts

“The Nutcracker”

Christmas in Calhoun

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Sports Schedules Sporting Events in GA Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Back 5K Race, Concourse Athletic Club, Sandy Springs, 404-511-7742 Nov. 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA Road Race of Champions, Road Atlanta, Braselton, 800-849-race Nov. 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gymnastics Girls Invitational, Cartersville Gym, 770-387-5629 Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alpharetta Century Bike Ride, Milton Center, 678-514-1187 Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet, Thomson, 706-595-2525 Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, 800-callaway Nov. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Milton Horse Show, Wills Park, Alpharetta, 770-475-1244 Nov. 20-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Bull Riders, Gwinnett Ctr., Duluth, 800-745-3000 Nov. 21-22 . . . . . Athletic National Cheer & Dance, Championship, GWCC, atlanta, 404-223-4000 Dec. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Gymnastics, Cartersville Gym, 770-387-5629

HOCKEY

BASKETBALL

Home Schedules ATLANTA THRASHERS GWINNETT Nov. 5 . . . . . . .BLUE JACKETS GLADIATORS Nov. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BLUES Nov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .KINGS Nov. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . .OILERS Nov. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .BRUINS Nov. 21 . . . . . . . . .PENGUINS Nov. 22 . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNING Nov. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FLYERS Nov. 30 . . . . . . . . .PANTHERS Dec. 3 . . . . . . . . . .ISLANDERS Dec. 12 . . . . . . . .CANADIENS Dec. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .STARS Dec. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .DEVILS Dec. 21 . . . . . . . .CANADIENS 1-866-715-1500 www.atlantathrashers.com

Home Schedules ATLANTA HAWKS

Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Nov. 7 . . . . . . .KALAMAZOO Nov. 13 .SOUTH CAROLINA Nov. 14 . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRA Nov. 24 .SOUTH CAROLINA Nov. 26 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Nov. 28 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Dec. 4 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 6 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Dec. 9 . . . . . . . . . .TRENTON Dec. 26 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA 770-497-5100 gwinnettgladiators.com

COLUMBUS COTTONMOUTHS Nov. 28 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI Nov. 20 . . . . . . .LOUISIANA Dec. 11 & 12 . . .KNOXVILLE Nov. 21 . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Dec. 22 . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Nov. 26 . . . . . . .PENSACOLA 706-571-0086, www.cottonmouths.com

Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .DENVER Nov. 14 . . . . .NEW ORLEANS Nov. 16 . . . . . . . . .PORTLAND Nov. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMI Nov. 20 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTON Nov. 26 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDO Dec. 2 . . . . . . . . . .TORONTO Dec. 4 . . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK Dec. 9 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO Dec. 13 . . . . . . . .NEW JERSEY Dec. 16 . . . . . . . . . .MEMPHIS Dec. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .UTAH Dec. 29 . . . . . . . .CLEVELAND 404-249-6400 www.nba.com/hawks

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

FOOTBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA FALCONS Nov. 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON Nov. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TAMPA BAY Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHILADELPHIA Dec. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW ORLEANS Dec. 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUFFALO 404-223-8444, www.atlantafalcons.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGS Nov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW ORLEANS Nov. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WOFFORD Nov. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNC-ASHEVILLE Nov. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JACKSONVILLE ST. Dec. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST. LOUIS Dec. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FLORIDA Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PEPPERDINE 888-852-1231, www.georgiadogs.com

Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . SEC Football Championship Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200 Dec. 11-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GHSA Finals Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200 Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chick-fil-A Bowl Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200

ICE SKATING Nov. 13-Feb. 21 . . Conyers Olde Town Pavilion 770-602-2606 Nov. 17-Jan. 31 . . . . . Centennial Olympic Park Atlanta, 404-223-4412

GEORGIA TECH YELLOWJACKETS Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAKE FOREST Nov. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGIA 888-TECH-TIX, ramblinwreck.cstv.com November/December 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR November

T REE L IGHTING C EREMONIES

3 – Star Wars in Concert, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.

5-8 – Stone Mountain Park Indian Festival & Pow-Wow. 770-498-5690.

5-8 – Piedmont Pilgrimage/Model Railroads, Southern Museum, Kennesaw. 770-427-2117.

6-27 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

7 – Pink & Black Ball, Duluth Festival Center, 6 p.m. 404-545-9051.

7-8 – Model Railroad Days, S.E. Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

8 – Wiggles Go Bananas, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.

8 – Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, Gwinnett Center, Duluth, 4 p.m. 800-224-6422.

8 – Veterans Day Salute, Heritage Sandy Springs, 2-4 p.m. 404-851-9111.

12 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio, Decatur. Free lunch/first 40. 404-373-4154.

13-14 – Mt. Zion Craft Show, Mt. Zion UMC, Marietta. 770-971-1465.

13-14 – 70th Anniversary of Gone With the Wind: A Re-Premiere, Marietta. 770-794-5145.

13-14 – Stone Mountain Chorus, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.

13-15 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

14 – Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration Event, Rialto Center. 404-413-9tix.

14,17,20,22 – Atlanta Opera’s Orfeo & Euridice, Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800.

15 – Chinese Traditional & Ethnic Dance Show, 4 p.m. 800-224-6422.

20 – Jazz at High Museum of Art, 5-10 p.m.

404-733-4437.

20-22, Dec.5-6 – Holiday Pottery Sale, Callanwolde. 404-872-5338.

21 – Santa Visits S.E. Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

23 – Paula Deen, World of Coca Cola, 5:30 p.m.

404-676-3886.

23 – Guy Fieri Roadshow, Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.

25 – Adventura, Gwinnett Center, Duluth.

800-224-6422.

26-Dec. 1 – Christmas Tree Decorating Contest, Kennesaw Depot. 770-422-9714.

NOVEMBER 5 Columbus (LANDINGS) .6:15 p.m. 800-999-1613 22 Sandy Springs . . . . . .6 p.m. 404-851-9111 27 Brunswick . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 912-265-4032 27 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-878-2181 28 Blue Ridge . . . . . . . . .Dusk 800-899-6867 28 Ellijay . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-635-7400 28 Jekyll Island . . . . . . . .4-7 p.m. 877-4jekyll 30 Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-434-6600 DECEMBER 3 Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 770-229-6400 3 Kennesaw . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 770-422-9714 3 Marietta . . . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 770-794-5601 3 Warrenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-465-9604 4 Columbus (UPTOWN) .6:30 p.m. 706-322-1613 4 McCaysville . . . . . . .6 p.m. 800-899-6867 4 Augusta (COMMONS) . . . .4 p.m. 706-722-8000 5 Baxley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-637-7731 5 Blairsville . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. 706-745-5789 5 Conyers . . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. 800-266-9377 5 Morrow . . . . . . . . . . . .Dusk 770-968-1623 5 Roswell . . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. 770-641-3727 6 Alpharetta . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 678-297-6078 12 Blairsville (VOGEL) . .4:30 p.m. 706-745-2628 12 Columbus (BI-CITY) . . .10 a.m. 706-576-5475 27 – Stone Mountain Village Christmas Celebration, 6-8 p.m. 770-498-7334.

27 – Go All Night at High Museum (Family Events), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 404-733-4437.

27-29 – Pride of Dixie Antiques Market, North Atlanta Trade Center. 770-279-9899.

29 – Miley Cyrus, Philips Arena, 7 p.m. 404878-3000.

30 – Coming Home for the Holidays, Smyrna Village Green, 6-9 p.m. 770-434-6600.\

December 1, 3, 8, 10, 14, 16 – Christmas High Teas, Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 4 p.m. 770-992-1731.

3 – Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.

3,5 – Handel’s Messiah, ASO, Atlanta Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.

4-5 – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, Glenn Memorial Auditorium. 404-727-5050.

4-5 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gospel Christmas, Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.

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. (April - December) 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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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR December 4-13 – Christmas House Arts & Crafts Show, Mable House. 770-819-3285.

5 – Gala Holiday Family Concert, Rialto Center. 404-413-9tix.

5 – Holiday in Smoke Rise Arts & Crafts Show, DeKalb County. 404-909-1317.

5 – Christmas in the Park, Olde Town Morrow. 770-968-1623.

5 – Holiday Show with Earl Klugh, Ferst Center. 404-894-9600.

5-27 – Holiday High Teas, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Sat. & Sun. 404-876-5859.

5, 12, 19 – Breakfast with Santa, S.E. Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

6 – Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell UMC, 3 p.m. 770-594-7974.

6 – Holiday Brass, Brass Magnifico, Spivey Hall, Morrow, 3 p.m. 678-466-4200.

6 – Children’s Land of the Sweets Tea, Callanwolde, 1-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.

6,13 – Atlanta Symphony Kids’ Christmas, Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.

8 – Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra, Gwinnett Center, Duluth, 7 p.m. 800-224-6422.

8,15 – Candlelight Nights, Atlanta History Center, 5:30-9 p.m. 804-814-4000.

10-12 – Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.

11 – Army Ground Forces Band, Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.

11-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

11-13 – Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert, Schwartz Center, Emory. 404-727-5050.

11-13 – Holiday Lights & Market, Grant Park. 404-521-0938.

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL 975 West Peachtree Street at 10th Street ATLANTA, GEORGIA

11-13 – Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show, North Atlanta Trade Ctr. 770-279-9899.

12 – Candlelight Tour/Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall, Smith Plantation, 5-9 p.m. 770-641-3705.

12 – Martina McBride, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.

12 – Jim Brickman, Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.

13 – Irish Tenors, Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.

13 – Four Piano Christmas Concert, Roswell 1st Baptist, 6:45 p.m. 770-587-6980.

14-15 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.

16-20 – Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800.

17 – Holiday Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast, Decatur Square, 7-8 p.m. 404-370-4100.

18-19 – A Very Merry Holiday Pops, Atlanta Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.

19 – Gingerbread Christmas, Smith Plantation. 770-641-3978.

20 – Disney Live, Philips Arena, 5 p.m. 404878-3000.

20 – Messiah Sing-Along with Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell UMC, 3 p.m. 770-594-7974.

21-22 – Great Train Expo, North Atlanta Trade Center. 770-279-9899.

28 – Jeff Duham’s Spark of Insanity, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.

31 – Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

31 – Peach Drop, Underground. 404-523-2311.

31 – Radio Disney Noon Year’s Eve, Smyrna Community Ctr., 10:30 a.m. 770-434-6600.

31 – Atlanta Symphony New Year’s Eve, Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.

Conyers . . . so much to offer during the holidays!

Elegant Olde Town Christmas Party December 4

Luxurious Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded continental breakfast as well as a complimentary dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.

Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.

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

Hometown Holiday Parade December 5

Ice Skating at the Pavilion (open Nov. 13-Feb. 21, 2010) 30 Minutes East of Atlanta

1-800-CONYERS

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