Guide to Georgia March 2009 by cyberguy1976

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Volume 48 Monthly

Number 6 March 2009

CONTENTS Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .4-5 Georgia Events & Activities . . . .6-8 Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11 Garden & Nature Programs . . . .9-10 March Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-19 Atlanta Attractions Checklist . . .19 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . . . . .20 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . .21 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

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RTSSprings will be a month-long celebration of art in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Beginning April 17, it will feature art, music, drama, poetry, gardens, bicycling, dining, and dancing. Sandy Springs is located only 15 miles north of Atlanta and has many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues. For more information on Sandy Springs see article on page 19.

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Camellias are Blooming! Come and experience more than 10 acres of camellias blooming now alongside easy brick and grass pathways during Camellia Days at Massee Lane Gardens. (Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30 & Sun. 1-4:30) Guided and Self-Guided Tours Available GA SR 49 5.5 mi. south of Fort Valley

MASSEE LANE GARDENS 100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley, Ga. 877-422-6355 ask@americancamellias.org www.americancamellias.org

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

March 28-29, 2009 10 AM – 5 PM

Arts, Crafts, Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Food THE GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK

Conyers, GA

• Exit 82 off I-20

Free Admission with $5 Parking Fee – No Pets Please!

www.conyerscherryblossomfest.com

770-602-2606

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum in Cartersville Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum opened its doors to the public Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. The 120,000 square foot museum features four incredible galleries that include gems, dinosaurs, space capsules, minerals, and a special kid’s interactive area. The four galleries–the Weinman Mineral Gallery, Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion, and Collins Family My Big Backyard–feature exhibits and activities that cannot be found under one roof anywhere else in the country. An 82-foot long Apatosaurus looms over visitors in the Great Hall. The replica Wright Brothers’ Flyer dominates the Science in Motion Gallery. A giant tree reaches to the ceiling in the Collins Family My Big Backyard, inviting children of all ages inside to learn about weather. Tellus is an expansion of the Weinman Mineral Museum, which received hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over Georgia in its 24 years of existence. School children on field trips made up a significant portion of the visitation, and Tellus will continue that tradition. More than 23,000 students are already signed up to visit the museum on field trips during the first five months that Tellus is open. For more information visit www.tellusmuseum.org or phone 770606-5700 or e-mail info@tellusmuseum.org.

National Science Center’s Fort Discovery in Augusta National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure will be on exhibit through April 26 at the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery in Augusta. For the price of general admission ($8 adults/$6 children) see all of Fort Discovery’s 250 hands-on exhibits plus this new exciting exhibit produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the National Geographic Society. Jump off the flat page and into the thrilling worlds of land, sea, air, and space exploration. Follow current National Geographic “Explorers-in-Residence” and see the world through their eyes. Learn from archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass who maps pyramids in Egypt; wildlife biologist Dr. J. Michael Fay who trekked 2000 miles across the African Congo documenting rare and vanishing wildlife; shipwreck specialist Phil Masters who is excavating a ship which once belonged to Blackbeard; planetary geologist Nathalie Cabrol with data returned by the Mars Rovers; wayfinder Nainoa Thompson who travels throughout the Pacific islands relying on the stars; climatologist Dr. Claire Parkinson explaining the weather; and Amelia Earhart, the famous record-breaking female pilot of the early 1900’s who mysteriously disappeared in the Pacific Ocean. Go inside the cockpit of a full-scale Lockheed Electra, the model Earhart flew; and see her goggles and the medal presented to her by the National Geographic Society. Also, see the full-scale replica Mars Rover! For more info visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org or phone 706-821-0245 or 800-325-5445.

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History in Augusta Located in the former home of Lucy Craft Laney, the museum promotes her legacy through arts and history. Laney was born in 1854 and later became one of Georgia’s most influential educational leaders. The museum has artifacts from her life and also from the former Pilgrim Life Insurance Company of Augusta, exhibits on notable Black Augustans, and the private collections of Alice Davis and Charles Smith. The Women’s Fine Arts Exhibition with Nancy Bookhart and Malaika Favorite will be on display March 1-April 30. Favorite is an acclaimed poet, artist, and author who has collections at many museums including the Morris Museum in Augusta and the Coca Cola Museum in Atlanta. Special March events include Storytelling on March 7 at 11 a.m. and the Senior Luncheon on March 11 at 11:30 a.m. featuring Wanda Williams and Bridgette Williams and Panel. For more information visit www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com or phone 706724-3576. 4 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / March 2009

ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART 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 March 13-15 and April 10-12. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. For more information phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of the predecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary with admission. The railway museum is open Saturdays 10-5 in March and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-Dec. With ad on page 18 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. Phone 770476-2013 or visit www.srmduluth.org. On March 22 celebrate the Atlanta Chapter NRHS 50th Anniversary with refreshments and a ceremony recognizing charter members. Caboose Days will be held April 4-5. This event, on Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5, will offer temporary caboose tattoos, a caboose hunt, cookies and juice, caboose-themed arts & crafts, and a caboose slide show.

St. Patrick’s Day at the Augusta Common

MARCH 17 Tuesday from 12 noon - 9 p.m. Bring the children to enjoy the Leprechaun Wonderland full of fun for the entire family, including arts and crafts, food, St. Pat’s merchandise vendors, live entertainment, and more. – Free Admission – For More Information Contact City of Augusta Special Events Office

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GEORGIA CALENDAR March 1 – CALHOUN – 2009 STARS Talent Showcase, Harris Arts Ctr., 2:30 p.m. 706-629-2599. 1 – THOMASVILLE – Antiques Show & Sale, fairgrounds. 229-225-9354. 1-29 – DUBLIN – St. Patrick’s Festival. 478272-5546. 3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Manhattan Piano Trio, Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. 912-638-2220. 5 – DUBLIN – Emerald City Dine & Bid, DuBose Porter Center. 478-272-5546. 6 – AUGUSTA – Morris Museum of Art Gala, 7 p.m. 706-828-3825. 6 – BRUNSWICK – Rob Denty Jazz Ensemble, Ritz Theatre, 8 p.m. 912-262-6934. 6 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Promenade, Historic Downtown. 912-279-2603. 6 – MACON – First Friday, downtown, 6-10 p.m. 478-722-9909. 6-8 – SAVANNAH – Skidaway Island Antiques Show & Sale, St. Peter’s Episcopal. 912-598-7242. 6-8 – SAVANNAH – International Boat Show, Trade & Convention Center. 864-250-9713. 6-28 – COLUMBUS – Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Dntn. Marriott, Fri. & Sat., 706-718-7494. 6-29 – HELEN – Wine Weekends, Smithgall Woods Conservation Area. 800-318-5248 7 – CARTERSVILLE – Harry James Orchestra, Grand Theatre. 770-386-7343.

7 – CEDARTOWN – Wizard, 205 East Avenue, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168. 7 – DOUGLAS – Fly-In & Pancake Breakfast, WWII Museum, 9-11 a.m. 912-389-3401. 7 – DUBLIN – BBQ Cookoff, Elks Lodge. 478272-5546. 7 – ELLIJAY – Great American Rock-n-Roll Revival, Elem. Sch. Aud., 7:30 p.m. 706-635-5605. 7 – EVANS – Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Hardin Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705. 7 – PORT WENTWORTH – Collard Greens Festival, Promised Land Farm. 412-964-0418. 7 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Lilies of Valley Concert, SNCA gym, 8 p.m. 706-878-3300. 7 – VALDOSTA – World Culture Folk Dance Competition, Conference Ctr. 229-506-1973. 7-8 – ATHENS – Home & Garden Show, Classic Center. 706-357-4444. 7,14 – ADAIRSVILLE – Barnsley Gardens Winter Wine Series. 877-773-2447. 7-28 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain Railroad Tours, Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819. 8 – RICHMOND HILL – Performing Arts in the Park, Station Xchange, 4-7 p.m. 912-756-2676. 8 – THOMASVILLE – Young Artists Showcase, Cultural Center, 4 p.m. 229-226-6964. 9-18 – RICHMOND HILL – Budweiser Clydesdales, Gregory Park. 912-756-2676. 12 – AUGUSTA – Pops! With Don McLean, Bell Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705.

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Day, Etowah Mounds. 770-387-3747. Hills of Iron Celebration, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-4226. 21 – COLUMBUS – Jeff Dunham, Civic Center, 8 p.m. 706-494-8330. 21 – DARIEN – Scottish Heritage Day Encampment, Fort King George Historic Site. 912437-4770. St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Shellman Bluff, 8-11:59 a.m. 912-437-6684. 21 – FITZGERALD – Wild Chicken Festival. 800-386-4642. 21 – HELENA – Spring Bling Fling Thing, Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474. 21 – MADISON – Traditional Irish Celebration, Cultural Center, 8-11 p.m. 706-342-4743. 21 – SAUTEE – Auction/ Dinner/ Music SNCA Fundraiser, Cornelia House. 706-878-3300. 21 – SAVANNAH – GO-pher a Carnival, Skidaway Island St. Pk., 1-6 p.m. 912-598-2300. 21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Christ Church Tour of Homes & Gardens. 912-267-9952.

12-15 – CARTERSVILLE – S.E. Cowboy Gathering, Booth Western Art Museum. 770-387-1300. 12-15 – ST. MARYS – Creative Palette Convention, Historic District. 239-939-0355. 13-14 – PERRY to JEKYLL ISLAND – Peaches to Beaches Yard Sale. 912-375-5035. 13-14 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Thrift Sale. 706-769-4565. 13-15 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Arts Festival, Goodyear Cottage, Historic Dist. 912-635-3920. 14 – CARTERSVILLE – R.W. Hampton Concert. Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo Contests. Booth Western Art Museum. 770-387-1300. 14 – DUBLIN – St. Patrick’s Festival Grand Ball, Country Club. 478-272-5546. 14 – SAUTEE – Contra Dance, 8 p.m.; Potluck, 6:30 p.m. Art Center. 706-878-3300. 14 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Music of Colonial Georgia, Ft. Frederica, 7 p.m. 912-638-3639. 14 – THOMASVILLE – Downtown Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 229-227-7020. 14-15 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Remembering Lewis Grizzard. 770-464-1866. 16 – DUBLIN – Concert of Classics, 1st Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. 478-272-5546. 16-18 – THOMASVILLE – Salzburg Chamber Soloists, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404. 17 – ATHENS – Wood’n Nickel Woodwind Quintet, State Bot. Gdn., 7:30 p.m. 706-542-6014. 17 – AUGUSTA – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Common, noon-9 p.m. 706-821-1754. 17 – CONYERS – St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Olde Town, 4:30 p.m. 770-602-2606. 17 – SAVANNAH – 185th St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 912-233-4804. St. Patrick’s Day at City Market, 912-232-4903. St. Patrick’s Day on River Street, 912-234-0295. 17-21 – COLUMBUS – Just4Kidz Consignment Sale, 3166 Macon Road. 706-321-8269. 18 – ATHENS – Empty Bowl Luncheon, Featuring: Classic Center. 706-355-3161. Miss Tree Fest Pageant, Baxley Idol Contest, 18-Apr. 5 – SAVANNAH – Music Festival, Tree-tography Contest, Cake Bake Competition, Historic District. 877-savannah. 19-22 – ATHENS – Robert Osborne’s Classic Bed Race, Mini-Carnival, Timber Harvesting Expo, Film Festival, Classic Center. 706-357-4444. Motorcycle Show, Car Show, Antique Tractor Show, 20 – BRUNSWICK – Swiss Wind Quintet, Arts & Crafts Show, and much more! Glynn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-638-5616. 20 – COLUMBUS – National Infantry Performances by: Museum Grand Opening. 706-653-9234. Friday: Baxley Idol Winners, “Swingin’ Medallions” 20 – DUBLIN – Hungry Monks, Dublin Saturday: Kings BMX Stunt Show, Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 478-272-5546. 20 – MADISON – Couple of Blaguards, Gail’s School of Dance, Encore Dance Studio, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 706-342-4743. Line Dancers & more! 20-29 – MACON – International Cherry Blossom Festival. 478-751-7429. (912) 367-7731 21 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony & www.baxley.org or ktharpe@bellsouth.net pianist Marina Lomazov, 1st Bapt. 706-826-4705. www.myspace.com/baxleytreefest 21 – CARTERSVILLE – Artifact Identification March 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 7

Join us Downtown for our 19th Annual Tree-rific Festival!!!

GEORGIA CALENDAR March 21-22 – DUBLIN – St. Patrick’s Festival Super Weekend. 478-272-5546. 21-22 – MOULTRIE – Calico Spring Arts & Crafts Show, Spence Field. 229-985-1968. 21-22 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Georgia Wine Highway Weekend. 813-503-0550. 21-22 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Invitational Arts & Crafts Show, Pier Village Pk. 912-262-0628. 22 – BRUNSWICK – Hot 8 Brass Band, Ritz Theatre, 3 p.m. 912-262-6934. 22 – WARNER ROBINS – Mercer Children’s Choir, 1st UMC, 3 p.m. 478-923-7024. 23 – YOUNG HARRIS – Falla Guitar Trio Concert, Young Harris College, 7 p.m. 706-379-3111. 23-24 – MADISON – Max & Ruby, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743. 24 – DAHLONEGA – Antique Auction at Taylor Made Resale & Auction. 800-231-5543. 25 – ATHENS – Rocking for Hunger Tour with Bon Jovi Cover Band, Classic Ctr. 706-357-4444. 26 – ATHENS – Paula Poundstone, Classic Center, 9 p.m. 706-357-4444. 26-29 – SAVANNAH – 74th Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens. 912-234-8054. 27 – COLUMBUS – Georgia On My Mind Day, Georgia Visitor Ctr., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 706-649-7455. 27 – THOMASVILLE – Stepcrew Concert, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404. 27-28 – BLAIRSVILLE – 13th Annual Writer’s Conference, N. Ga. Tech. College. 706-632-2144. 27-29 – DARIEN – 41st Blessing of the Fleet. 912-437-6684. 28 – CALHOUN – Cynthia Watters Jazz, Ratner Theater, 7 p.m. 706-629-2599. 28 – CARTERSVILLE – Advocate for Children Benefit, Tellus Museum, 7-11 p.m. 770-387-1357. 28 – CEDARTOWN – Bro. Dave Gardner, 205 East Avenue, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168. 28 – COLUMBUS – Columbus Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, Springer Opera House. 706-641-5030.

28 – DAHLONEGA – Spring Gala Benefits Domestic Violence Victims. 706-864-1306. 28 – DUBLIN – Tennessee Bluegrass Concert, Theatre Dublin, 7 p.m. 478-272-5546. 28 – OMAHA – Festival By the Lake, Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706. 28 – RICHMOND HILL – Fair on the Square, Station Xchange, noon-4 p.m. 912-756-2676. 28 – ROME – Rome Symphony Orchestra, City Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 706-291-7967. 28 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Mick Kinney Concert, SNCA Theatre, 8 p.m. 706-878-3300. 28 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Bloody Marsh Musket Program, Demere Rd., 2 p.m. 912-638-3639. 28 – WARNER ROBINS – Int’l. School of Ballet’s Peter & the Wolf and Sacred, Civic Center, 5 p.m. 888-288-9742. 28-29 – CONYERS – 28th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606. 28-29 – MACON – Mulberry Street Festival, downtown. 478-744-9557.

April 3-4 – THOMASTON – Smoke on the Water BBQ Cook-Off & Bluegrass Festival, 189 Rockhill School Road. 706-975-0038. 4 – CLEVELAND – Magical Easter Eggstravaganza, Truett-McConnell College & Babyland General. 706-865-5356. 4-5 – PERRY – Spring Home & Garden Show, Ga. Nat’l Fairgrounds & Agricenter. 478-988-8344. 4-5 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Art and Sol Spring Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Neptune Park, Pier Village. 912-638-8770. 17 – COLQUITT – Barbecue, Bake Sale, and Legend Concert, Square. 229-758-2400. 17-18 – BAXLEY – Baxley Tree Fest, downtown. 912-367-7731. 18 – COLQUITT – 26th National Mayhaw Festival, Spring Creek Recreation Pk. 229-758-2400. 18-19 – PERRY – Perry Dogwood Festival, downtown. 478-987-1234.

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Camellias Abloom at Massee Lane Gardens Near Fort Valley Camellias are known as the “roses of winter” because they bloom throughout the coolest months of the year. Starting as early as October and continuing as late as March and sometimes even April, Camellia Days at Massee Lane Gardens feature thousands of stunning flowers in all shapes, sizes, and colors. This year marks the 41st anniversary of Massee Lane Gardens which is the headquarters of the American Camellia Society. 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 coldest weather. Two galleries showcase the world’s largest public display of exquisite porcelain art by Edward Marshall Boehm. Admission is $5; seniors/$4; and ACS members and children under 12 free. AAA discounts and Reciprocal Public Garden memberships are honored. The gardens are open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. and are handicap-accessible with wheelchairs available in the gift shop. Massee Lane is 5.5 miles south of Fort Valley, which is the intersection of GA 96, US 341, and GA 49, and can be reached from I-75 exits 149 at Byron or 135 at Perry. For a schedule of events call 478-967-2358 or 877-422-6355, or visit on the web www.americancamellias.org, or e-mail ask@camellias-asc.org.

St. Simons-Sea Island Tour of Homes on March 21 The 56th annual tour of St. Simons-Sea Island homes and gardens will be held Saturday, March 21. Visitors can view stylish interiors and diverse architectural elements of private homes on Sea Island and on St. Simons Island between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Also on the tour will be the Wesley Memorial Gardens and the Musgrove Plantation with its art collections and archaeological treasures. Refreshments will be offered by ladies of the church at the parish house along with the opportunity to purchase the infamous Christ Church cookbook which is not only a wonderful collection of recipes but also a keepsake and memento. Advance tour tickets are $40, and tickets purchased the day of the tour will be $45. To order advance tickets visit www.christchurchtourofhomes.org or call 912-267-9932 or 912-638-1984; write P. O. Box 20292, St. Simons Island 31522. Tickets will be mailed in early March. Tickets will go on sale at several local shops and businesses in early March.

Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 13-15 – Atlanta Orchid Society Show & Sale, Atlanta Botanical Garden. 1-31 – Camellia Days at Massee Lane Gardens. 14 – Gardening for the Early Spring, 1-31 – Orchid Daze – Gorgeous Meets Glass, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. Atlanta Botanical Garden. 14 – Backcountry Geology Hike, Sweet5 – Planning Your Summer Veggie Garden, water Creek St. Pk., Lithia Springs. 770-732-5876. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 14 – Birding by Ear, State Bot. Garden, 8 a.m. 6-7 – 17th Annual Hellebore Days, Picca14,28 – Haunted Oatland Island Ghost Hunt. dilly Farms, Athens. 706-769-6516. 15 – Spring Bee Hive Management, State 7 – Orchid Care Clinic, Atlanta Botanical Botanical Garden, 1 p.m. Garden, 10 a.m. 16 – Gardening 101, State Bot. Gdn., 6 p.m. 7 – Starting Your Summer Veggie Seeds, 17 – Wood ‘n Nickel Woodwind Quintet, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9 a.m. State Botanical Garden, 7:30 p.m. 7 – Exotic Birds & Reptiles, State Botanical 18 – Fruit & Vegetable Design, State Garden, 10 a.m. 706-542-6014. Botanical Garden, 9 a.m. 7 – Japanese Maple Care & Pruning, 20-21 – 88th Annual Standard Flower Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9 a.m. Show, Thomasville Garden Center, 229-226-5291. 7-8 – Orchid Market, Atl. Botanical Garden. (Continued on the Next Page) 11 – Tough Plants for the South, Atlanta March 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 9

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74th Annual Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens The 74th annual Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens will be held March 26-29. Presented by the Women of Christ Church and the Historic Savannah Foundation, the tour offers a rare opportunity to appreciate the beautiful architecture, interiors, and gardens of historic Savannah. Tour proceeds support the community outreach efforts of the church and the preservation projects of the foundation. Events will include lunches at Lady & Sons Restaurant and Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House, afternoon teas, trolley tours, and evening events. Seminars will focus on Savannah historic preservation and restoration, antiques, decorating, and Southern cooking. In addition to the Savannah homes, the tour will showcase homes from the West Victorian historic neighborhood which has shaded, treelined streets and picturesque homes built primarily in the carpenter style popular during the late 1870’s and 1880’s. Restoration of this transitional neighborhood began in the late 1970’s and today has an eclectic mix of young and old, condos and single family homes, and local businesses. A full listing of the walking tours of private homes and gardens, special events, and lectures will be available at www.savannahtourofhomes.org. Ticket sales are expected to be brisk, with limited availability to special events. For information, tickets, or brochures, write 18 Abercorn Street, Savannah 31401, phone 912-234-8054, or visit the website.

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(Continued) 21 – St. Simons-Sea Island Tour of Homes. 912-267-9952 or 912-638-1984. 21 – Spring Bird Ramble, State Botanical Garden, 8 a.m. 21 – Old Timey Plant Sale, Birdsong Nature Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

21 – Historical Rock Hike, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls. 706-754-7981. 21 – Astronomy Night, Unicoi State Park, Helen, 7-10 p.m. 800-573-9659, x305. 21 – Pruning Perennials, Grasses, and Vines, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m. 21 – Orchids for Beginners, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. 21-22 – Daffodil Show, Atl. Bot. Garden. 21-22 – Hike, Reptiles, Horses, more, FDR State Park, Pine Mountain. 706-663-4858. 26-29 – 74th Annual Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens. 912-234-8054. 28 – Spring Wildflower Day, Providence Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 1-3 p.m. 229-838-6202. 28 – Spring Riverfront Hike, Sprewell Bluff St. Pk., Thomaston, 9 a.m. 706-646-6026.

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Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460 Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055 Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . . .770-535-1976 GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149 Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928 Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .888-246-8188 Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980 Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090 Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109 Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244 Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917 Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108

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Left Bank Art Gallery and Mediterranean House Studio At St. Simons Celebrate Tour of Homes The Left Bank Art Gallery on St. Simons Island will present during March The Magic of Springtime, a special exhibit coinciding with the St. Simons-Sea Island Tour of Homes. The exhibit will celebrate the gallery’s 41st anniversary, the beginning of spring, and the natural beauty of the Golden Isles. Featured will be paintings by Ardissone, Marc Chatov, Jack Chilton, Bob Christie, Ann Conrad, Dubord, Dan Dunn, Marianne Dunn, Peggy Everett, Albert Fendig, Georges Flanet, Sonia Grineva, Joan Hilliard, Mildred Nix Huie, Michel Jamart, Comer Jennings, Jim Jones, Kaprielian, David Lanier, LeBourdelles, Elizabeth McMillan, Claude Mourier, Tom Nielsen, Joyce Norwood, CHRIST CHURCH by Mildred Nix Huie Jim Palmer, Chuck Parsons, Charles Pierce, Richard Premare, Sabre, Mimi Shaw, Daly Smith, Jane Smithers, Tchoubanoff, Ken Wallin, Frank Whipple, David Whitty, MEDITERRANEAN HOUSE and Yold. Stop by the Left Bank Art Gallery on tour day, March 21, by Joan Hilliard and receive a complimentary print of Christ Church by Mildred Nix Huie. The Left Bank Gallery at 3600 Frederica Road is one of the leading galleries for original art in the Southeast. The Mediterranean House Studio, the home and studio of Left Bank founder and artist Mildred Nix Huie, is at 1819 Frederica Road. A special Tour of Homes exhibit will highlight the beauty of St. Simons and Sea Island featuring the artwork of Huie. Refreshments will be served on tour day. For information on both galleries call 800-336-9469 or 912-638-3017 or visit www.landmarkscenes.com.

Spring Home and Garden Show in Perry Join the Master Gardeners and Junior Master Gardeners of Central Georgia at their annual Spring Home and Garden Show on April 4-5 at the Georgia National Fairground & Agricenter in Perry. Now in its sixteenth year, the show will feature knowledgeable Southeastern vendors offering a wide variety of plants, outdoor living accessories, plentiful and interesting containers, new tools, information on native or drought tolerant plants, and design ideas. There will also be plenty of fun activities for children while their parents shop. Show hours will be Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission will be $5 with children 12 and under free. Advance tickets are $4. For vendor details and advance tickets information visit www.mgcg.org or call 478-988-8344. From I-75 take Exit 135 East to the North Entrance of the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Parking is free near the entrance to the McGill Building. Monies from the Spring Home and Garden Show help fund Junior Master Gardener Programs; designs and plantings for Habitat for Humanity homes; plant assistance to National Alliance for Mental Illness clients; programs for home owners; Naturalist Certification programs for wildlife and native plant enthusiasts; and the Wesleyan Native Plant Garden with its low maintenance drought tolerant native plants. &

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Perry

Dogwood Festival April 18 19

DOWNTOWN PERRY, GA

Celebrating Perry’s 185th Birthday Arts & Craft • Food • Dogwood 5K Perry Idol • Entertainment Pancake Breakfast • Dessert Contest Kids Rides • Children’s Activities

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Master Gardeners and Junior Master Gardeners are preparing for Arbor Day. They will plant trees that have been propogated by Central Georgia Master Gardeners.

Much to Do in 28th Annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival Fun will be in full bloom at the 28th Annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival at the Georgia International Horse Park on March 28-29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The contemporary art festival will feature 300 artist and crafter booths; a variety of food booths; a large interactive children’s area with over 30,000 square feet of rides, games, and activities; and multiple stages of entertainment from diverse cultures along with local bands, karate demonstrations, and clogging groups. The Man’s Land section will include a demonstration and stage show with snakes, alligators, and some exotic species by Jason Clark of the S.E. Reptile Rescue. Memories of Mayberry will feature Gomer Pyle and Barney Fife along with the Mayberry squad car. The cherry blossom is the Japanese symbol of friendship and is incorporated as the international festival theme celebrating cultures from around the globe. Admission will be free with a $5 parking fee per vehicle. The Georgia International Horse Park is located just off I-20. For information call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or 1-800-conyers or visit www.conyerscherryblossomfest.com.

Art and Sol Festival at St. Simons Island The Glynn Art Association will present the Art and Sol Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, at Postell Park Pier Village on St. Simons Island. There will be over 80 exhibitors and food vendors, entertainment, and a children’s art tent set up under the huge live oaks in beautiful Neptune Park. Entertainment will include the McIntosh County Shouters and the Gospel Messengers of Crescent. This is the 16th year of this established show, and all who visit this charming island will enjoy the fine arts and crafts and the scenery of the Village Pier area. The show hours will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. There will be pottery, oil paintings, photography, wooden bowls, stained glass, rustic furniture, pastels, watercolors, and jewelry. Follow the signs to the festival, or call Glynn Art at 912-638-8770, or check the web site at www.glynnart.org. for more information.

5 6TH ANNUAL CHRIST CHURCH

TOUR OF HOMES & GARDENS

ST. SIMONS ISLAND * SEA ISLAND SAT.,

MARCH 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance Tickets $40 • Tour Day $45

To obtain tickets by mail send orders to: Ticket Chairman,

P.O. Box 20292, St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Make checks payable to: Episcopal Church Women (Tickets will be mailed in early March)

912-638-1984 or 912-267-9932 Tickets can be purchased online at: www.christchurchtourofhomes.org

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March in Georgia 26th National Mayhaw Festival in Colquitt The 26th annual Mayhaw Festival Century Bike Ride in Colquitt on April 4 will begin at Miller County High School. The Mayhaw Festival Classic Golf Tournament will be held on April 9 at Crooked Oak Golf Club. On Friday, April 17, there will be a barbecue and bake sale on the Square at 10 a.m. and a performance by Ronnie Robinson and The Legend from 8-10 p.m. The 26th annual National Mayhaw Festival will be held in Colquitt on Saturday, April 18, at Spring Creek Recreation Park. There will be a 5K race and a 1 mile fun walk at 8:30 a.m. at Colquitt Freewill Baptist Church and a Main Street parade at 10 a.m. Local entertainment will feature performances by country music singer Shane Owen at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Vendors will be selling arts, crafts, collectibles, food, and Mayhaw Jelly, “the best jelly in the world.” There will be attractions and displays for all ages and a Mega Slide, Rockclimb, Mechanical Bull, Wirly Bird Ride, and pony rides for children. The musical comedy, May-Haw, will be presented Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. in Cotton Hall, a renovated warehouse transformed into a rustic, multi-stage theatrical setting. While in Colquitt, experience Miller County hospitality and southern cuisine. Attractions include eleven “Millennium Murals,” the restored Tarrer Inn, the Museum of Southern Cultures, the Veterans Park Memorial, the “Tribute to the American Indian” sculpture, the Crooked Oak Golf Club, the Spring Creek RV Park, and many unique shops. For more information call 229-758-2400 or visit www.colquitt-georgia.com.

21st Annual Perry Dogwood Festival The 21st Annual Perry Dogwood Festival will be April 18-19 in historic Downtown Perry. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday from Noon-5 p.m. Admission will be free. This year's festival, which also will feature a 185th Birthday Party for the City of Perry, will offer arts & crafts, kid rides, a road race, the 3rd Annual Perry Idol, food, local entertainment, and much, much more. Events will kick off on Saturday morning with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Dogwood 5K road race at 8:30 a.m. and the official opening ceremony. On Saturday evening, the Perry Idol finale will be held at 6 p.m. Enjoy vocals of area singers, an event which the whole family will enjoy. Sunday will begin with a 185th Birthday Party Celebration for the City of Perry at 2 p.m. Sample all kinds of delicious birthday desserts made by Perry Locals! The Perry Dogwood Festival will have something for everyone, from a large variety of arts & crafts to festival foods galore. There will be activities from a rock wall to pony rides, from a Birthday Party to Perry Idol. The whole family can enjoy a day of food, fun, and entertainment in beautiful historic downtown Perry, located off I-75, exit 136. For information visit www.perrydogwoodfestival.com or phone 478-987-1234.

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Magical Easter Eggstravaganza in Cleveland

St. Patrick’s Day at the Augusta Common Augusta will be rolling out the green carpet at the Augusta Common during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 17, from noon-9 p.m. Along with children’s activities at Leprechaun Wonderland, there will be fun for the entire family including arts and crafts, food, St. Pat’s merchandise vendors, live entertainment, and more. Admission will be free. The Augusta Riverwalk, with two levels of brick walking paths, shady places, and sunny picnic spots, is the perfect setting for special events, fairs, and concerts. On the upper level are historic markers and flags and a Heroes’ Overlook. Several museums are linked by the brick pathways. The lower level includes a children’s play area, a Japanese garden, a replica paddle wheel, and the 1600 seat Jessye Norman Amphitheater. From moonlit concerts at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater to strolls along the Savannah River to festivals at the Commons, enjoy Augusta from her “front porch,” the Riverwalk. For more information on the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and other Riverwalk events, call 706-821-1754 or visit www.augustaga.gov.

Left Bank Art Gallery

Where Art and History are Always in Abundance 41st Anniversary

The Magic of Springtime

Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House

Special Tour of Homes Exhibit highlights the beauty and landmarks of St. Simons & Sea Island featuring the artwork of the legendary artist Mildred Nix Huie

Special Tour of Homes Exhibit

highlights the beauty of St. Simons Island & Sea Island Mildred Huie Wilcox, Director

Tickets for CHRIST CHURCH TOUR OF HOMES available at the Left Bank Art Gallery With ticket purchase receive a complimentary print of Christ Church by Mildred Nix Huie. Saturday Saturday,, March March

21 • 10 am - 5 pm

Christ Church Frederica 11x14 replique Mildred Nix HUIE

Refreshments - Hospitality - History

3600 Frederica Road • St. Simons Island, Ga. 800-336-9469 • 912-638-3017

Saturday, March 21, 10 am-5 pm 1819 Frederica Road • St. Simons Island, Ga. 800-336-9469 • 912-638-3017

www.leftbankartgallery.com

www.landmarkscenes.com

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Photo Courtesy of the Georgia Deparment of Economic Development

The Magical Easter Eggstravaganza in Cleveland on Saturday, April 4, will be a family oriented event with arts, crafts, and food vendors, rides for children, a parade, an 18,000 Easter Egg Hunt, dancing, and more. Breakfast at the Truett-McConnell College Cafeteria from 7:30-9:30 a.m. will feature a breakfast buffet, door prizes, photo ops with the Easter Bunny and Cabbage Patch Kids, dancing, music, and more. Advance tickets are $7 and are recommended by calling 706-865-2134, x191. The 18,000 Easter Egg Hunt will be for ages 10 and under at Truett-McConnell College at 10 a.m. There will over 2,000 prize eggs donated by Babyland General Hospital and will be redeemable there following the parade. The parade at noon will feature Shriners, horses, antique cars, floats, the Jr. ROTC, twirlers, and more. Events at Babyland General Hospital from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. will include over 60 arts and crafts booths, food booths, pony rides, rock climbing wall, bungie jump, moonwalk, giant inflatable slide, music by JB Jams, dancing with the Cabbage Patch Kid Characters, and more. The event is organized by the White County Chamber of Commerce. For information call 706865-5356 or visit www.whitecountychamber.org.

44th Annual

Baxley Tree Fest The 19th annual Baxley Tree Fest will be held April 17-18 in Downtown Baxley. The fun will begin on Friday morning with Tree Fest tshirt day and will continue on Friday night with food, arts and crafts, a kids’ fun zone, and a street dance featuring The Swingin’ Medallions. Wristbands will be available in advance at the Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce for $2 or can be purchased at the gate the night of the dance. Saturday festivities will include something for everyone: a Boy Scout pancake breakfast, bed race, motorcycle show, car show, all day local entertainment, arts and crafts, food, a kids’ fun zone, antique tractor show, performances by “Kings BMX Stunt Show,” outdoor expo, rock climbing wall, and more. Vendors are welcome! For additional information call 912-367-7731 or visit www.baxley.org.

Dublin February 27 - March 29

Family Fun for Every Age and Interest

More than 50 different events presented by the Orders of Shillelagh and Blarney Stone.

Super Saturday

March 15

So much to see and do!

Mulberry Street Festival, Macon

• Leprechaun Road Race • Emerald City Show & Shine • Shamrock Rifle Matches • Quilt Show • Arts & Crafts Festival • River Roots Art Show • BBQ Chicken Dinner • Irish Stew Dinner

• Festival Parade • Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner • Main Street Munchies • Gospel Sing • Ball & Bash • Balloon Fest • Southern Pines Ag & Expo • Pageants • Bowling & Golf Tournaments • ARK Flea Market • Concert of Classics • Leprechaun Contest • Pancake Supper • Bike Ride

The Mulberry Street Festival will be held in downtown Macon on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday, March 29, from10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 200 vendors will offer unique crafts, fine art, children’s activities, and refreshments. Find pottery, jewelry, pastels, watercolors, acrylic and oil paintings, stained glass, fiber arts, photography, wood-working, birdhouses, furniture, and more as you stroll along the beautiful park-like setting of Mulberry Street. The Mulberry Street Festival has been sponsored by the Middle Georgia Art Association for 39 continuous years and offers a fun-filled weekend for the entire family. It is held in conjunction with the Pinnacle Award winning Macon Cherry Blossom Festival. Admission to the festival will be free. For 478-272-5546 more information phone 478-744-9557 or www.saintpatricksfestival.com visit www.middlegeorgiaart.org. March 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 15

Calico Spring Show in Moultrie The Calico Spring Arts and Crafts Show, a one-stop shopping extravaganza with everything from ornamental iron home and garden décor, to painted glass and antiques, to whimsical painted children’s furniture and accessories, will be held March 21-22 at Spence Field in Moultrie. Vendors will offer birdhouses, dried flower arrangements, gourmet goodies, clothing, ceramics, monogrammed wood jewelry, paintings, seasonal items, and the ever-popular children’s personalized accessories. The exceptional quality of the arts and crafts is ensured through a jury process which receives approximately 500 applications from local craftsman as well as creative artisans across the country. The spring show will welcome approximately 200 vendors offering fine arts, handmade crafts, and hand decorated items. Calico will also offer a wide selection of mouth-watering food and refreshments as well as clogging performances. The Calico shows are held each March and November in Moultrie, just 4 miles southeast of Hwy. 319 on Hwy. 133. Admission will be $5 per person with children 12 and under free with a parent. Parking will be free. No pets allowed. Show hours will be Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call 229-985-1968 or visit www.calicocrafts.com or e-mail info@calicocrafts.com.

Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail

Photo Courtesy Ga. Dept. of Econ. Dev.

You can find peach trees in bloom on any given day through the first of April somewhere along Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail which runs along US 41-341, parallel to I-75, and offers north/south travelers in the center of the state an alternative to the traffic and congestion of the interstate. Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail was the first trail to be recognized by the State Legislature. For almost six weeks peach blossoms transform the rolling plains into a sea of pink and white. The majority of blooms can be found in Peach (Fort Valley & Byron) and Crawford (Roberta) Counties. Blooms are viewable in limited areas in most of the counties along the trail, and a new orchard was recently planted in Henry County (Hampton & Stockbridge). Generally the farther south you are, the earlier the blooming season. Also the varieties of fruit determine the blooming times. Mother Nature has the final say as she dictates the minimum of chill hours (time that the temperature is below 40-45 degrees), abundant sun, and warming temperature before blooming begins. All of the counties–Clayton, Henry, Lamar, Crawford, Monroe, Peach, and Houston– have unique offerings from the stately antebellum mansions in Clayton and the Atlanta Speedway in Henry to the Museum of Aviation in Houston and Massee Lane Gardens in Peach. All attractions along the trail can be found within a 2½ hour drive of the Atlanta area. For more information visit www.peachblossomtrail.com. GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / March 2009

Smoke on the Water BBQ Cook-Off Near Thomaston The Smoke on the Water BBQ Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival will be held April 3-4 at Bickley’s Lake on 189 Rockhill School Road just outside Thomaston. This Triple Crown Event will host professional cooking teams from around the Southeast with over $10,000 in cash and prizes. There will also be arts and crafts, food, a rock climbing wall, Spider Jump, horseshoes, and more. Entertainment on Friday will feature Soul Kitchen at 4 p.m., J. B. Walker at 5 p.m., Adam Hood at 6:15 p.m., Connor Christian at 8 p.m., and Sol Junky at 9:45 p.m. Saturday’s schedule will welcome Left Over Biscuits at 11 a.m., Soul Kitchen at noon, Due South at 1 p.m., Bonner Creek at 3 p.m., the Smokey’s Farm Land Band at 7 p.m., Sonia Leigh at 9 p.m., and a major national headliner TBA at 10:15 p.m. Admission will be $10 per day or $15 for a weekend pass (includes camping). Senior citizens will get a $5 discount, and children under 10 will be admitted free. The event benefits the local volunteer fire departments and Harbor House which temporarily houses children who have been removed from their homes. For more information, visit www.bbqandbluegrassfestival.com or phone 706-975-0038.

Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival The exotic and beautiful Burmese chickens are a familiar part of the downtown Fitzgerald scene. Resembling fighting game chickens, they sport brilliant orange and yellow ruffs and gleaming black tail feathers. The Burmese chickens were released all over the State in the 1960’s by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as an additional game bird; but those released at the Ocmulgee River made their way to downtown Fitzgerald. There they have a love-hate relationship with residents, some of whom buy seed and feed them while others chase them out of gardens with a broom! The chickens wake up folks, create minor traffic problems, and, some claim, even keep the bugs away. In celebration of these chickens, Fitzgerald will hold its annual Wild Chicken Festival on Saturday, March 21, in the historic downtown with arts & crafts, food, fun, and more. There will be a pancake breakfast beginning at 6 a.m.; a 5K Wild Chicken Sprint at 8 a.m.; a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby at 9 a.m.; a pageant at 10 a.m.; a Cheehaw Park nature show at 11 a.m.; a chicken crowing contest at noon; the Dance South dancers at 1 p.m., a wing eating contest at 2 p.m., and a group chicken dance at 4 p.m. For info visit www.fitzgeraldga.org or phone 800-386-4642 or e-mail fitztourism@mchsi.com.

Glynn Art Association

The

Fine Arts and Crafts

Lucy Craft Laney

Festival April 4&5

Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Over 80 Exhibitors & Food Vendors Entertainment • Children’s Art Tent NEPTUNE PARK, PIER VILLAGE

MUSEUM OF BLACK HISTORY

Come see our exciting new exhibits. Join us for Senior Luncheons, and Art and History programs.

706-724-3576

St. Simons Island, Georgia

Museum Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; Sundays closed except for special events; Closed Mondays www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com

912-638-8770 • www.glynnart.org

1116 Phillips Street • Augusta

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Dublin to Have St. Patrick’s Festival The Order of Shillelagh and the Order of Blarney Stone welcome you to the 44th annual St. Patrick’s Festival of Dublin-Laurens County, Inc. March events will include kite flying, golf tournaments, pageants, balls, senior walk, youth rally, bridge and canasta benefit, pancake supper, concerts, flea market, library book sale, and Leprechaun contest. The festival launches with Balloon Fest on Feb. 27-Mar. 1. There will be the Emerald City Dine & Bid at the DuBose Porter Center on Mar. 5, a BBQ Cookoff at the Elks Lodge on Mar. 7, a Grand Ball at Dublin Country Club on Mar. 14, a Dublin-Laurens Concert of Classics on Mar. 16 , and a Tennessee Bluegrass concert at Theatre Dublin on Mar. 28. New this year will be a Birdhouse Contest at Dublin Mall on Mar. 13, the North American Safari Collection on Mar. 14, and the Hungry Monks at Dublin Theatre on Mar. 20. The Festival’s Super Weekend will be March 21-22 and will include 1M, 5K, and 10K races at 8 p.m., a parade at 11:30 a.m., arts and crafts, food, local entertainment, children’s activities, car show, rifle competition, and quilt show. Saturday lunches will offer BBQ chicken, Irish corned beef and cabbage, and Irish Stew. Special Saturday events will include Irish music, an art show, a St. Patrick’s Ball & Bash, the Main Street Munchies (tasting event) from 4-8 a.m., and a Gospel Sing at Theatre Dublin at 7 p.m. On Sunday a bike ride will begin at 9 a.m. For a schedule call 478-272-5546 or visit www.saintpatricksfestival.com.

See Georgia’s Mountain Beauty Union County, located on the northeast border of Georgia, is known for its mountain beauty. Crossed by the Blue Ridge Mountains and with more than half of its acreage within the Chattahoochee National Forest, Union County is a haven of streams, lakes, wooded trails, and waterfalls. Visitors can choose from rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, river rafting, horseback riding, trail-riding, fishing, and golfing. There are general stores, antique shops, art galleries, specialty shops, miniature golf, bowling, a movie theater, an ice cream parlor, restaurants, and a variety of overnight accommodations. Union County is also home to Vogel State Park and Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. For more information on Blairsville and Union County call 877-745-5789 or visit on the web wwwblairsvillechamber.com.

if a task is once begun, I never leave it til it’s done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.

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PLAN NOW to attend the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games June 13-14 at Meeks Park. For information www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org or 877-745-5789.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum • Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties • Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses • Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (March) • 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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Sandy Springs – A Unique Tourist Destination Sandy Springs is unique because it is only 15 miles north of Atlanta with its metropolitan amenities but yet a world apart with the many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues. Several interesting events are planned for March and early April. The Abernathy Arts Center campus includes a renovated farmhouse and the Annex, housing a gallery and classroom space. It offers a broad range of day and event classes for adults and children and monthly exhibits in the gallery. For information on what classes you can participate in while visiting Sandy Springs visit fultonarts.org. Tossed Out Treasures, a popular upscale resale event, is scheduled for March 19-22 at 6650 Roswell Road. Shoppers can get great buys on antiques, jewelry, collectibles, housewares, furniture, decorative items, designer clothing, and toys – all from some of the best closets and attics in town. Proceeds will benefit community nonprofits. A Preview Party will be held Thursday, March 19, from 6-9 p.m. with an admission of $30. Sale days (no admission fee) will be Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday (half-price sale day) from 1-4 p.m. For more information visit www.sandyspringssociety.org or phone 404-252-2787 or visit polwar@mindspring.com. For information on Sandy Springs visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 770-206-1446.

ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS Atlanta Cyclorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-658-7625 Atlanta History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-814-4000 Atlanta Preservation Walking Tours . . . . . . . . 404-688-3350 Bulloch Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-992-1731 Callanwolde Fine Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-872-5338 Carter Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-865-7100 Centennial Olympic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-222-PARK Chattahoochee River Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-538-1200 CNN Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-827-2300 Fernbank Museum of Natural History . . . . . . . 404-929-6300 Fox Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-881-2100 Georgia Department of Archives. . . . . . . . . . . 678-364-3700 Georgia Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-223-9200 Georgia State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-656-2844 Georgia World Congress Center . . . . . . . . . . . 404-223-4000 Gone With The Wind Museum, Marietta . . . . . 770-429-1115 Governor’s Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-261-1776 Kennesaw Mtn. Nat’l Battlefield . . . . . . . . . . . 770-427-4686 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-528-1444 Marietta Museum of History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-528-0431 Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site . . . . . . . . 404-331-3920 Michael Carlos Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-727-4282 Museum of Civil War/Locomotive History . . . . 770-427-2117 Oakland Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-688-2107 Road to Tara Museum, Jonesboro . . . . . . . . . . 770-478-4800 Scott Antique Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-569-4112 Six Flags Over Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-948-9290 Smith Plantation, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-641-3978 Southeastern Railway Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-476-2013 Stone Mountain Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-498-5690 Underground Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-523-2311 Woodruff Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-733-4200 World of Coca Cola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-676-5151 Wren’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-753-7735 Yellow River Game Ranch, Lilburn . . . . . . . . . . 770-972-6643 Zoo Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-624-9453

April 4, 2009 Cleveland, GA

Saturday,

Breakfast & Egg Hunt at Truett-McConnell College

Parade at 12 Noon - Downtown Arts, Crafts & Children’s Activities

at Babyland General Hospital Hospital Tours • Food • Fun • Rides • Dancing • More 9 AM - 5 PM • FREE ADMISSION

706-865-5356

www.cabbagepatchkids.com www.whitecountychamber.org

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR 13-14 – Lil’ Angels Spring Consignment Sale, Alpharetta 1st Methodist. 770-475-5576. 1 – Cobb Wind Symphony, Kell High School, 13-14 – Callanwolde’s Youth Dance PerformMarietta, 3 p.m. 678-305-7148. ance, Dekalb Performing Arts Ctr.. 404-872-5338. 1 – Bridal Affair, Georgia International 13-15 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Convention Center. 770-997-3566. Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 1-7 – Big Apple Circus, Stone Mountain 13-15 – American Craft Council Show, Park. 770-498-5690. Cobb Galleria Center. 770-955-8000. 4 – Smucker’s Stars on Ice, Philips Arena, 14 – Elton John & Billy Joel, Philips Arena, 7 p.m. 404-878-3000. 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000 4-25 – Decatur Organic Farmers Market, 14 – St. Patrick’s Parade, downtown, noon. Bank of America lot, 4-7 p.m. 404-377-0894. 678-754-5834. 5 – Britney Spears featuring Pussycat Dolls, 14-15 – Down the Street Bead Show, Cobb Philips Arena, 8 p.m. 404-878-3000. Galleria Centre. 770-955-8000. 5-6 – Southern Music – Whiskey Women, 14-17 – St. Patrick’s Festival, Underground Atlanta History Center, 7:30 p.m. 404-814-4150. Atlanta. 404-295-5242. 5-7 – Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, 14-22 – AJC International Auto Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-699-6309. Georgia World Congress Center. 404-223-4000. 5-26 – Art in the City, downtown, 5-8 p.m. 15 – Georgia Bridal Show, Cobb Galleria 404-733-high. Centre. 770-955-8000. 6-27 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank 15 – Life During the Civil War, Atlanta Museum, Fri., 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300. History Center. 404-814-4000. 7 – Atlanta Blues Festival, Atlanta Civic 20 – Pianist Evgeny Rivkin, Callanwolde, Center, 9 p.m. 404-523-6275. 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338. 7-9 – North Atlanta Trade Center Flea 20-22 – Spring Atlanta Home Show, Cobb Market. 707-279-9899. Galleria Centre. 770-998-9800. 7-29 – Six Flags Over Georgia, Open 20-22 – N.E. Atlanta Ballet’s Swan Lake, Saturdays & Sundays. 770-948-9290. Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-921-7277. 20-22 – Ruth Mitchell Dance Co.’s Alice in 8-29 – Roswell Woman’s Club Showcase Wonderland, Cobb Civic Center. 770-426-0007. Home. 770-715-2700. 21 – Atlanta Bully Palooza Bulldog Show, 11 – Poetry Reading, Callanwolde, 8:15 p.m. 404-872-5338. North Atlanta Trade Center, 678-580-0221. 13 – Family Storytelling, Callanwolde, 21 – Touch-A-Truck, Kennesaw Depot. 7707 p.m. 404-872-5338. 422-9714. 13 – Martinis O’IMAX, Fernbank Museum. 21 – A-Town Day, Turner Field. 404-388-8366. 404-929-6400. 21 – Georgia Philharmonic, Roswell Cultural 13-14 – Cobb Symphony Pops, Murray Arts Arts Center, 8 p.m., 770-664-7255. Center, 8 p.m. 770-429-7016. 21-29 – Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731. 22 – Atlanta Salsa Fest, Turner Field. 404350-0200. 22 – Atlanta Wind Symphony, Roswell 975 West Peachtree Street Cultural Arts Center, 3 p.m. 770-641-1260. at 10th Street 22 – Georgia Festival Chorus, Clairmont ATLANTA, GEORGIA Presbyterian Church. 404-234-3581. 22 – Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell United Methodist Church. 770-594-7974. 22 – Callanwolde Concert Band, 3 p.m. 404-872-5338. 25-28 – High Museum Wine Auction, Atlantic Station. 404-733-5335. 28 – Alpharetta Children’s Festival, Community Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 678-297-6165. 28 – Atlanta Dance Theatre: Swan Lake, RosNewly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded well Cultural Arts Ctr., 7:30 p.m. 404-438-3028. continental breakfast as well as a complimentary 28-29 – Junior League of Atlanta’s Tour of dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette. Kitchens. 678-916-3100. Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the 28-29 – Atlanta Passion Play, Atlanta Civic Midtown MARTA rapid rail station. Center. 404-523-6275. 404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 28-29 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra & www.regencysuites.com Georgia Ballet, Cobb Civic Ctr., 770-429-7015. 20 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / March 2009

March

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL

Elegant

Luxurious

P Theatre P Music P Dance P Swamp Gravy Opens Ain’t No Tellin’ Swamp Gravy, Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, is pleased to announce plans are complete for Ain’t No Tellin’, the newest installment of its world renowned play series. Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play comes to life on stage again each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in March in Colquitt, Georgia’s historic Cotton Hall. Ain’t No Tellin’, written by Jules Corriere and directed by Richard Geer, is the story of a small town full of stories . . . some that no one will ever tell! From a milk man selling “bootleg milk” to a child prodigy specializing in expert trading to a secret marriage, there ain’t no telling what will happen next! Group discounts are available. Tickets are $22. Phone 229-758-5450 or visit www.swampgravy.com for tickets, show times and details.

COBB ENERGY CENTRE

FOX THEATRE

Mar. 3, 6, 8 Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 13 Mar. 17-22 Mar. 26-29

Mar. 1 Mar. 3-8 Mar. 12 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 Mar. 20 Mar. 24-25 Mar. 31

Atlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com

Atlanta Opera: Il Trovatore Olivia Newton John Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway Monty Python’s Spamalot Atlanta Ballet: The Firebird

COLUMBUS RIVERCENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

Columbus, 888-332-5200, www.rivercenter.org

Mar. 6 Mar. 12 Mar. 19 Mar. 28

Matt Dusk Estonian Nat’l Symphony Orchestra Junie B. Jones Columbus Symphony Orchestra

IMPERIAL THEATRE

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

Mar. 18 Mar. 20 Mar. 27

Art of Bellydance Alecia Nugent & Bradley Walker David Lee & Spark Plug

Mulberry Street Festival

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

Kodo A Chorus Line Robin Williams Larry the Cable Guy George Lopez Cardinals & Ryan Adams Celtic Woman Happy Days

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE

Atlanta, 770-335-8484, www.punchline.com

Mar. 5-8 Mar. 12-15 Mar. 20-22 Mar. 14-25

Tim Wilson Billy Gardell John Heffron Robert Klein

SWAMP GRAVY

Colquitt, 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com

Mar. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 Apr. 17-18, 24-25

Ain’t No Tellin’ May-Haw

Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival Saturday

March 21 DOWNTOWN MACON

March 28-29

Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Over 200 Vendors • Unique Crafts Fine Arts • Children’s Activities Refreshments • Free Admission 478-744-9557 www.middlegeorgiaart.org

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

Arts/Crafts, Food, Fun, and More! 6 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 n. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast 5K Wild Chicken Sprint Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Pageant Cheehaw Park Nature Show Chicken Crowing Contest Dance South Dancers Wing Eating Contest Group Chicken Dance

800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org

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Sports Schedules

BASKETBALL

Home Schedules ATLANTA HAWKS GEORGIA BULLDOGS Mar. 1 . . . . . . . . .CLEVELAND Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .DETROIT Mar. 9 . . . . . .NEW ORLEANS Mar. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .UTAH Mar. 13 . . . . . . . . . .INDIANA Mar. 15 . . . . . . . . .PORTLAND Mar. 17 . . . . . .SACRAMENTO Mar. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .DALLAS Mar. 23 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTA Mar. 25 . . . . .SAN ANTONIO Mar. 27 . . . . . . . . . . .BOSTON Mar. 29 . . . . . . . . .LA LAKERS 404-249-6400 www.nba.com/hawks

Mar. 7 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA 888-852-1231 www.georgiadogs.com

GEORGIA TECH YELLOWJACKETS Mar. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMI 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447

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ATLANTA VISION Mar. 9 & 10 . . . .W. VIRGINIA Mar. 12 & 13 . . . .KENTUCKY 770-482-7994

atlvision.com

Mar. 12-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament GWCC, Atlanta, 404-223-4000 Mar. 21, 23 . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Div. 1 Women’s Championship Gwinnett Ctr., Duluth, 770-813-7500 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Mar. 6 . . . . . .James Brown Arena, Augusta, 7 p.m., 706-828-7700 Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .Philips Arena, Atlanta, 1 p.m., 404-878-3000 Mar. 8 . . . . . . . . . .Gwinnett Center, Duluth, 2 p.m., 770-813-7500 Mar. 18 . . . . . . . . . .Columbus Civic Center, 7 p.m., 706-494-8330 Mar. 19 . . . . . . . . . . .Savannah Civic Center, 7 p.m., 800-351-7469

HOCKEY

Home Schedules ATLANTA THRASHERS Mar. 3 . . . . . . . . . .PANTHERS Mar. 6 . . . . . . . . .CANADIENS Mar. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FLAMES Mar. 16 . . . . . . . . . .CAPITALS Mar. 20 . . . . . . . .RED WINGS Mar. 26 . . . . . . . . . .RANGERS Mar. 28 . . . . . . . . .SENATORS 1-866-715-1500 www.atlantathrashers.com

COLUMBUS COTTONMOUTHS Mar. 6 . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . .TWIN CITY Mar. 17 . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Mar. 19 . . . . . . . .TWIN CITY Mar. 20 . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE 706-571-0086 www.cottonmouths.com

GWINNETT GLADIATORS Mar. 6 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . .TRENTON Mar. 15 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Mar. 27 . . . . . .S. CAROLINA Mar. 28 . . . . . .S. CAROLINA 770-497-5100 gwinnettgladiators.com

Take the Road Less Traveled!

Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail Catch the Excitement AT

MEEKS PARK JUNE 13 & 14

Athletic Games • Ceremonies • Workshops Scottish Dance • Live Music • Great Good Clan Gatherings • Kid Stuff • Genealogy Tent Live Demos • Animals • and more . . . FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Ceilidh Reception & Kilted Golf Classic

1-877-745-5789

www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org

Enjoy Fresh Georgia Peaches Through August www.peachblossomtrail.com

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Sports Schedules RACING ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com Mar. 6, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASCAR Sprint Cup Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASCAR Truck Series

ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com Mar. 13-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASA Mar. 21-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA TransAM Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782 www.atlantadragway.com Douglas Motorsports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls 912-384-4555, www.dmpdragway.com Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pooler 912-964-8200, www.ospracing.net Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 www.silverdollarraceway.com

MISCELLANEOUS Mar. 7 . . . Kite Rally, Florence Marina State Park, Omaha, 1-4 p.m., 229-838-4706 Mar. 7 . . . . . . Tree Top Climb, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801 Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Backpacking Panola Mt. St. Pk., 10 a.m., 770-389-7801 Mar. 13-15. . Nat’l Gymnastics Challenge, UGA Ramsey Ctr., Athens, 317-891-8260 Mar. 14 . . . .Land Navigation, Smithgall Woods, Helen, 706-878-3087

FISHING Mar. 10, 14, 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . Fly Fishing Clinics Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 Mar. 14 . . . Flies & Fly Water, Smithgall Woods, 9:30 a.m., 706-878-3087 Mar. 28 . . . . Crappie Tournament, Bagby St. Pk. Fort Gaines, 229-768-2571 (See info on fishing tournaments at www.flwoutdoor.com)

HUNTING Thru March . . . . . . . . . . . Belle Meade Fox Hunt Thomson, Wed. & Sat., 706-597-1000 Mar. 7 . Wild Turkey Calling Seminar, Mistletoe St. Pk., Appling, 1-2 p.m., 706-541-0321

BIKING

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Horseman Dressage Show Mar. 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S.E. Hunter/Jumper Mar. 14-15 . . . . . .Allbreed/Rare Breed Dog Show Mar. 14-15 . . . . .Newton Horse Show, Fox Classic Mar. 18-22 . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Spring Classic I Mar. 25-29 . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Spring Classic II

HIKES & RUNS Mar. 1 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, 10K, 404-892-9822 Mar. 1 . . .Alpharetta, 13M, 26M, 404-454-6561 Mar. 7 . . . . . .Albany, 26M, 13M, 229-434-8700 Mar. 7 . . . . .Sandy Springs, 10K, 770-497-4208 Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . .Warrenton, 5K, 706-465-9604 Mar. 14 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738 Mar. 14 . . . .Alpharetta, 5K, 10K, 770-664-0088 Mar. 14 . . . . . . . . . .Valdosta, 5K, 229-333-1861 Mar. 15 . . . . . . .Atlanta, 5K, 10K, 678-795-0115 Mar. 21 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, 5K, 404-885-7812 Mar. 21 . . . .Dublin, 5K, 10K, 1M, 478-274-3990 Mar. 21 . . . . . . . . . . .Lilburn, 5K, 770-925-2943 Mar. 21 . . . . . . .Thomasville, 5K, 229-226-3446 Mar. 28 . . . . .Hoschton, 5K, 10K, 678-794-6135 Mar. 28 . . . . . . . . . .Conyers, 5K, 770-602-2606 Mar. 29 . . . . .Atlanta, 26M, 13M, 678-620-3317 (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

GOLF Mar. 28-29 . . . Atlanta Open–Atlanta Disc Golf East Roswell Park, Roswell, 404-229-1109 Mar. 31 . . . . . 12th Annual Georgia Cup Match Golf Club of Ga., Alpharetta, 770-772-8167

“smoke on the water” bbq cook-off and bluegrass festival APRIL 3RD & 4TH

A benefit for the local Volunteer Fire Departments and the Harbor House!

A SM O K I N ’ G O OD T I M E !

Activities include: Mar. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . XTERRA Trail Race, Ga. Int’l • JOLLY JUMP • SPIDER JUMP • MUSIC Horse Park, Conyers, 770-602-2606 • PAINTBALL SHOOTING RANGE • HORSESHOES Mar. 7 . . . . . . Pebble Hill Plantation Trail Ride, Thomasville, 4-7 p.m., 229-227-5384 USIC • ROCK CLIMBING WALL LIVE M Y ! • AND MUCH MORE FUN Mar. 18 . . . . . . United Way Ride (14, 35, 65M), FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! A L L DA Calhoun Depot, 706-602-5548 Mar. 23-27 . S.E. Cushman Club Sporting Event BICKLEY’S LAKE, 189 ROCK HILL SCHOOL RD. (scooters), Cochran, 478-934-2965 THOMASTON • 706-975-0038 Mar. 27-29 . . . . . . . Brag Civil War Cycling Tour www.bbqandbluegrassfestival.com (Chattanooga to Kennesaw), 800-331-3258 March 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 23

Beginning April 17, a month-long Celebration of Arts in the city featuring art, music, drama, poetry, gardens, bicycling, dining and dancing. For more event details including dates www.visitsandysprings.org www.artsandysprings.org

866-511-7742