Guide to Georgia April 2009 by cyberguy1976

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Volume 48 Monthly

Number 7 April 2009

CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-6 Antiques, Art, and Museums . . . . .7 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . . . .8-9 Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 April Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

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he Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show will be held April 25-26 and will feature nationally recognized performers, helicopter and parachute demonstrations, and static displays. This is one of many entertaining events scheduled for the Vidalia Onion Festival which will be held April 23-26. See section beginning on page 12 for information on this and other festivals and entertaining springtime events in Georgia.

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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Nine issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. April 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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2 – BRUNSWICK – Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Glynn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-638-5616. 3 – ATHENS – Spring Sing, Classic Center, 7 p.m. 706-357-4444. 3 – AUGUSTA – Concert & First Friday Car Show, Riverwalk, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754. 3 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Promenade, downtown. 912-279-2603. 3 – MACON – First Friday, downtown, 6-10 p.m. 478-722-9909. 3-4 – THOMASTON – Smoke on the Water BBQ Cook-Off & Bluegrass Festival, 189 Rockhill School Road. 706-975-0038. 4 – ATHENS – UGA International Street Festival, downtown. 706-542-5867. Georgia Children’s Chorus Tour of Kitchens. 706-542-8711. 4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruisers Crafts & Cars Cruise-In, Square, noon-dusk, 706-835-4298. 4 – CARTERSVILLE – Tom Clayton Memorial Car Cruize, downtown, 6-9 p.m. 770-607-3480. 4 – CLEVELAND – Magical Easter Eggstravaganza, Truett-McConnell College & Babyland General. 706-865-5356. 4 – COLUMBUS – RiverBlast & USS Water Witch Commissioning, Port Columbus. 706-327-9798. 4 – SAVANNAH – First Saturday on River Street. 912-234-0295. 4-5 – PERRY – Spring Home & Garden Show,

Georgia National Fairgrounds. 478-988-8344. 4-5 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Art & Sol Spring Fine Arts & Crafts Fest, Neptune Pk. 912-638-8770. 4,9 – ATHENS – Athens Symphony Concert, Classic Center. 706-357-4444. 4-25 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain Railroad Tours, Saturdays, 2 p.m. 706-745-9819. 5 – BRUNSWICK – Rhythm on the River, Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 6 p.m. 912-265-4032. 6 – AUGUSTA – Mayor’s Masters Reception, Augusta Common, 5:30 p.m. Free. 706-821-1754. 9-10 – ATHENS – Mendelssohn’s Elijah, UGA School of Music. 706-542-3737. 9,23 – AUGUSTA – Lunch in the Park, Augusta Common, noon-1:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. 10 – BRUNSWICK – U.S. Air Force Falconaires, Ritz Theatre, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934. 10 – COLUMBUS – High School Spring Break Jam, Trade Center, 8 p.m. 404-551-5654. 11 – BOSTON – Spring Fling & Auction. 229498-4808. 11 – COLUMBUS – Spring Hot Rodz Car Show, Farmers Market. 706-575-5499. 11 – PLAINS – Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show, downtown. 229-824-3462. 11 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Car Show, 2 p.m.; Concert, 7 p.m., Downtown. 706-464-1866. 11 – THOMASVILLE – Pinewoods Bird Festival, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-226-2344. 12 – AUGUSTA – Easter Sunrise Service, Riverwalk, 7 a.m. 706-821-1754. 14 – COLUMBUS – Russian Nat’l. Ballet’s Don Quixote, RiverCenter. 888-332-5200. 14 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Three of Us Concert, Convention Center, 7:30 p.m. 912-635-3920. 14 – WARM SPRINGS – FDR Commemorative Ceremony, Little White House, 11 a.m. 706-655-5870. 15 – BRUNSWICK – Jazz at the Casino Theater, 7 p.m. 912-267-1212. 16 – FITZGERALD – Kalcho Gadevsky, Cello, Carnegie Center, 7 p.m. 229-426-5035. 16 – WARNER ROBINS – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Ga. Nat’l. Fairgrounds. 478-218-5229. 16-18, 23-25, 30-May 2 – Georgia’s Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage. 800-709-7406. 17 – CARTERSVILLE – A Taste of Cartersville, Downtown, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 770-607-3480. 17 – CEDARTOWN – Kingston Trio, 205 East Ave., 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168. 17 – COLQUITT – Barbecue, Bake Sale, and Shane Owen Concert, Square. 229-758-2400. 17 – HAWKINSVILLE – Harness Festival Kickoff-Food, Entertainment, Fireworks. 478-783-1717. 17 – THOMASVILLE – Dailey & Vincent Bluegrass Concert, Munc. Aud., 7:30 p.m. 229-227-4050. 17-18 – BAXLEY – Baxley Tree Fest, downtown. 912-367-7731. 17-18 – CALHOUN – Community Chorus, Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2387. 17-19 – DALTON – Georgia Numismatic Assn. Coin Show, Trade Center. 423-842-5527.

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17-19 – HAMPTON – RV SuperShow, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton. 770-447-3334. 17-19 – SAVANNAH – 9th Annual Savannah Garden Expo, Roundhouse. 912-236-4795. 17-20 – DAHLONEGA – Bear on the Square Festival. 706-348-1370. 17,24 – ELLIJAY – Pickin’ in the Park, Downtown. 706-635-5605. 18 – BLUE RIDGE – Taste of Blue Ridge, Riverstone Medical, 6-9 p.m. 706-633-9847. 18 – CARTERSVILLE – Etowah Indian Mounds Adventure, 770-387-3747. Duck Derby Parade, dntn., 10 a.m., 770-387-1143. Illrd Tyme Out (Bluegrass), Grand Theatre. 770-386-7343. 18 – COLQUITT – 26th National Mayhaw Festival, Spring Creek Rec. Park. 229-758-2400. 18 – COLUMBUS – Symphony Orchestra, RiverCenter. 888-332-5200. 18 – DARIEN – Scottish Ceilidh, 6-8 p.m. Ashantilly Center. 912-437-6684. 18 – DAWSON – Southern Soul Festival. 229-995-2011. 18 – ELLIJAY – J.D. Crowe & the New South, Elementary Aud., 7:30 p.m. 706-635-5605. 18 – GREENSBORO – Southland Jubilee, Downtown. 706-453-7592. 18 – HAWKINSVILLE – Hawkinsville Harness Festival. 478-783-1717.

18 – SAUTEE – Chris Unck Concert, Art Center. 706-878-3300. 18-19 – KENNESAW – Big Shanty Festival, downtown. 770-423-1330. 18-19 – PERRY – Perry Dogwood Festival, downtown. 478-987-1234. 18-19 – ST. SIMONS – Antique Show & Sale, Pier Village. 912-264-3254. 231st Anniversary of Frederica Naval Action. 912-634-1293. 18-19 – WARM SPRINGS – Spring Fling/Roosevelt Days, Downtown. 800-FDR-1927. 18-19 – WARNER ROBINS – Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival. 888-288-9742 or 478-922-8265. 18-19 – WATKINSVILLE – George McCauley’s Casual Earthenware Workshop, OCAF. 706-769-4565. 19 – COLUMBUS – Cirque Dreams & Jungle Fantasy, Civic Center, 7 p.m. 706-494-8330. 19 – WARNER ROBINS – Community Concert, First UMC. 478-923-7024. 19-May 3 – LUMPKIN – Spring in Westville Village. 888-733-1850. 21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Rodrigo Guitar Trio, Pres. Church, 7:30 p.m. 912-638-2220. 23-25 – THOMASVILLE – Rose Show & Festival. 229-227-7020. 23-26 – CARTERSVILLE – Knap-In/Primitive Arts Festival, Gatewood Park. 770-304-8760. 23-26 – COLUMBUS – Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Civic Center. 800-745-3000.

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23-26 – VIDALIA – Vidalia Onion Festival. 912-538-8687. 24-25 – REYNOLDS – Georgia Strawberry Festival, Downtown. 478-847-5301. 24-26 – AUGUSTA – Sacred Heart Garden Center Garden Festival, Downtown. 706-826-4700. 24-26 – SAVANNAH – Fine Arts on the River Festival, River Street. 912-234-0295. 25 – AUGUSTA – WRDW Family Fair, Common, noon-4 p.m. 803-278-1212. 25 – CALHOUN – More Than a Taste of Calhoun & Third Int’l. String Band Festival. 800-887-3811. 25 – COLUMBUS – Broadway SpringFest, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 706-322-1613. Nite in the Historic District (Progressive Dinner). 706-324-6504. 25 – CONYERS – Cub Scout Car Show, Olde Town. 770-602-2606. 25 – DAHLONEGA – Confederate Memorial Day, Gold Museum. 706-864-2257. 25 – FITZGERALD – Confederate Memorial Day, Jefferson Davis Site. 229-831-2335. Grand Jukebox Concert, Grand Theatre. 229-426-5035. 25 – JONESBORO – Native American Heritage Day, Stately Oaks Plantation. 770-473-0197. 25 – MADISON – Madison Fest. 706-342-1251. 25 – PORT WENTWORTH – Stand Up For America Day, Cantyre Fest Grounds. 912-965-1999. 25 – ROYSTON – Spring Festival, Victoria

Bryant State Park, 1-5 p.m. 706-245-6270. 25 – SAVANNAH – SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, Forsyth Park. 912-525-5231. 25 – THOMSON – Classic Car Show, Depot. 706-597-1000. 25-26 – CARTERSVILLE – Springtime at the Homestead, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-4226. 25-26 – GRIFFIN – Great Griffin Mayfling Arts & Crafts Festival, City Park. 770-228-8200. 25-26 – VIDALIA – Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show. 912-538-8687. 26 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony Concert, Maxwell Theatre, 3 p.m. 706-826-4705. 26 – CONYERS – East Metro Atlanta Bridal Show, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606. 27 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Symphony of Georgia, Glynn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-634-2006.

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2 – DEARING – Mayfest. 706-597-1000. 2-3 – CLINTON – Old Clinton War Days, Historic District. 478-6383 or 478-986-1123. 2-3 – SNELLVILLE – Snellville Days, Briscoe Park. 770-985-3535. 2-3 – WATKINSVILLE – Southworks Artist Market & Arts Festival, OCAF. 706-769-4565. 3 – AUGUSTA – Day in the Country Festival, Riverfront Marina. 803-278-4849. 9 – ABBEVILLE – Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival 229-467-2144 or 229-467-2107. 9 – THOMSON – Blind Willie Blues Festival. 706-597-1000.

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13-14 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Meeks Park. 877-745-5789.

• Athletic Games • Workshops • Scottish Dance • Live Music • Great Food • Clan Gatherings • Kid Games • Genealogy Tent • Live Demos • Animals • and more . . .

CATCH THE EXCITEMENT AT

MEEKS PARK JUNE 13 & 14

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Ceilidh Reception & Kilted Golf Classic

1-877-745-5789

www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Flint RiverQuarium in Albany Located on the banks of the Flint River, the Flint RiverQuarium tells the story of the Flint River and the blue hole springs that helped create it. Visitors experience the unique ecosystems of the Flint River watershed through a variety of interactive exhibits featuring more than 100 species of native aquatic life. A recent aviary addition also gives visitors an up-close look at a wide variety of birds found in the surrounding wetland habitat. The Flint RiverQuarium’s Imagination Theater presents films, including their current offering, Whales and Australia, on a screen three stories tall. Other ongoing programming, such as dive shows, alligator feedings, and animal presentations, ensure that every visit has something new to offer. The RiverQuarium is open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For information and directions call 229-639-2650 or 877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.

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 April 10-12 and May 8-10. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of the predecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are normally available for $1 per person. The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-Dec. With ad on page 15 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org. Caboose Days will be held April 4-5. This event, on Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5, will offer cookies and juice on the caboose, temporary caboose tattoos, a caboose hunt, caboose themed arts & crafts, caboose fun facts, and a caboose slide show.

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum in Cartersville More than 40,000 people have visited Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum since the world-class museum opened in January. “We couldn’t be happier,” said Tellus Executive Director Jose Santamaria. “We have great support from the community, and we’re looking forward to continuing our momentum.” The 120,000 square foot museum features four galleries: Weinman Mineral Gallery; Fossil Gallery; Science in Motion, a walk through the development of motorized transportation; and Collins Family My Big Backyard, a hands-on activity area for children. A digital planetarium features four different shows aimed at children and adults of all ages. The monthly Tellus Lecture Series is held in the 200-seat theater, and the Café provides outstanding food for visitors. The banquet hall that can hold 400 people is available to rent for special events. Tellus is located just west of I-75 at exit 293. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, visit www.tellusmuseum.org and sign up for the monthly E-newsletter or call 770-606-5700. April 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 7

METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR April 1-29 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412. 2,9,23,30 – Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite Hospital Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 404-370-0888. 2-30 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412. 3 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio, Decatur, noon. Free lunch/first 40. 404-373-4154. 4-5 – Midtown Atlanta Tour of Homes. 404-607-7230. 4-5 – Atlanta Passion Play, Civic Center. 404-658-7159. 4-5 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Murray Arts Center. 770-429-7016. 4-11, 18, 25 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, dusk. 770-498-5690. 4-25 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300. 10 – Sugarland, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422. 10-11 – Christian Music Festival, Six Flags Over Georgia. 770-948-9290. 10-12 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 11 –Tea with Beatrix Potter, Barrington Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3855. 12 – Easter Sunrise Service, Stone Mountain Park, 6:15 a.m. 770-498-5690. 15 – Wind Down Wednesday with White Leppard Crue, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 5:30-7 p.m. 404-851-9111. 15-18 – FIRST Robotics, Georgia Dome. 404-223-9200. 16 – Robin Thicke & Jennifer Hudson, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.

GREAT GRIFFIN

MAYFLING April 25 & 26

Historic Warm Springs Village presents Spring Fling &

Roosevelt Days!

SATURDAY 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. SUNDAY 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Fun For Everyone! No Admission Fee!

GRIFFIN CITY PARK

Saturday & Sunday

• Juried Arts & Crafts • Food • Entertainment • Children’s Activities • Saturday, Southeastern Reptile Rescue • Sunday, Classic & Muscle Car Show

GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 770-228-8200 www.griffinchamber.com – No Pets Please –

16 – Jimmy Buffett Concert, Lakewood Amphitheater, 8 p.m. 404-627-9704. 16 – Alive After Five, Roswell Historic District. 770-640-3253. 16-25 – Atlanta Film Festival, Landmark Midtown Art Cinema. 404-352-4225. 17 – Hall & Oates Concert, Chastain Park. 404-223-2227. 17-19 – Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Piedmont Park. 404-817-6642. 17-19 – Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour; Clay Guild Artist Market. 404-219-0872. 17-May 17 – ArtSSpring 2009 in Sandy Springs, various venues. 770-206-1446. 18 – Cabaret Trilogy, Broadway Grill & Cabaret, Sandy Springs, 8-10 p.m. 404-257-8883. 18 – Seal, Chastain Park. 404-223-2227. 18-19 – Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, downtown. 678-297-6078. 18-19 – Eastman Gun Show, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 770-528-8450. 18-26 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Sat. & Sun. 770-964-8575. 19 – Ga. Tech Chorale/Chamber Choir, St. John UMC, Sandy Springs, 4 p.m. 404-255-3331. 19 – Georgia Festival Chorus Concert, Northside Dr. Baptist, 7:30 & 9 p.m. 404-234-3581. 21,28 – Atlanta Theatre-To-Go, Hammond Glen, Sandy Springs, 7:30 p.m. 404-374-9542. 24-25 – Atlanta International Military Show, N. Atl. Trade Ctr., Norcross. 704-282-1339. 24-25 – Inman Pk. Dance Fest. 404-521-2308. 24-25 – Bard in the Yard (Shakespeare), Roswell. 770-640-3855. 24-26 – Whitman Coin & Collectibles, Cobb Galleria Centre. 770-995-8000.

April 18 & 19 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.

Featuring shopping, entertainment, & food. Warm Springs, Georgia. An Old Fashioned Indulgence. www.warmspringsga.ws www.visitmeriwether.com 1-800-FDR-1927 • 1-706-655-3322

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR ArtSSpring 2009 in Sandy Springs ArtSSpring is Sandy Springs’ city-wide celebration of the Arts. From April 17-May 17 the artistic community will present the best exhibitions, concerts, theatre, dance performances, and culinary arts for visitors and residents to enjoy. Highlights will include the classical theatre production of Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story; the Three Inspirational Tenors, Atlanta Singers, and Georgia Tech Chorale; the chamber music of Franklin Pond; the artistic excellence of the Georgia Artists Juried Art Show; fine wine and cuisine at the Art Institute of Atlanta; comedy at the Punchline Comedy Theatre; and art, music, and wine at an elegant English country garden. Other events will include cabaret music, romantic comedies, exhibits of art, a garden lecture, family events, a jazz brunch, Latin

dance rhythms, classical music, a Lebanese holiday feast, concerts, and theatrical productions. There will be remarkable student talent from all the Sandy Springs schools including dance shows, plays, piano recital, handbell concert, orchestra concerts, musicals, band concerts, choral concerts, and art shows. Restaurants will also be featuring music and art with more than a dozen participating. Wind Down Wednesdays at the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn will feature Foxxy Cleopatra on April 29 and Slippery When Wet on May 13. For ArtSS information and schedule, visit www.artsandysprings.org or call 404-255-3331. For information on Sandy Springs visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 770-206-1446.

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24-May 3 – Yaarab Shrine Circus & Carni2-3 – Snellville Days, Briscoe Pk. 770-985-3535. val, Miller Park, Marietta. 770-425-2331. 25 – Family ArtSS event, Royal Affair Café, Sandy Springs, 6-9 p.m. 404-252-7713. 25– 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412. 25 – Old Time Alpharetta Antique Festival, Queen of Hearts Antique Mall. 678-297-7571. 25-26 – Eastman Gun Show, North Atlanta Trade Center. 770-279-9899. 25-26 – Inman Park Spring Festival & Tour of Homes. 770-242-4895. 25-26 – Spring Jonquil Festival, Village Green, Smyrna. 770-423-1330. 26 – Taste of Marietta, Square, 11 a.m.7 p.m. 770-729-1115. 26 – Bruce Springsteen, Philips Arena. T.W. Briscoe Park 404-878-3000. Saturday 26 – Georgia Festival Chorus Concert, • Blue and Gray 5K Road Race 8 a.m. Smyrna 1st Baptist, 6:30 & 8 p.m. 404-234-3581. 26 – Nancy Elton, pianist, Callanwolde Fine • Snellville Days Parade 10 a.m. Arts Center, 3 p.m. 404-872-5338. • FREE Concert - Georgia Satellites 7 p.m. 27 – 3 Inspirational Tenors, St. Jude Catholic Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Church, Sandy Spgs., 7:30 p.m. 770-719-0749. • Festival FREE ADMISSION 28 – Fleetwood Mac, Philips Arena. 404Over 200 Vendors • Children’s Games & Rides 878-3000. Continuous Live Entertainment 29 – Wind Down Wednesday with Foxxy Dog & Disc Championships Cleopatra, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 5:30Aerial Demonstration • Helicopter Rides 7 p.m. 404-851-9111. 30 – George Jones, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100. 770-985-3535 30-May 3 – Georgia Frontier Days, Stone www.snellvilledays.com • www.snellville.org Mountain Park, 770-498-5690. April 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 9

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Sacred Heart Garden Festival in Augusta The Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta will be the focus for classic Southern gardening during its 18th Annual Garden Festival scheduled on April 24–26. This year’s theme, A Green Occasion, will focus on the importance of sustaining natural resources and working harmoniously within the environment. Patrons will see the finest examples of garden and floral exhibits, learn from well-known garden experts and authors, buy unique plants and hard to find items in the Garden Market, and tour extraordinary private gardens throughout Augusta. The Festival opens with the Preview Party on April 23 at 7 p.m. which gives a first glimpse of the Great Hall transformed into a garden oasis of live plants and water features. A Prelude event, Tea with Jane Austen, will feature speaker Kim Wilson on April 19 at 5 p.m. Reservations are required for both events. Funding from the Festival supports the continuing preservation of Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Festival hours each day will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Garden tours are planned from noon-5 p.m. A one-day pass for the festival only will be $10 with children under 12 free. A 3-day pass including festival and gardens will be $25. For information, phone 706-826-4700 or visit www.SacredHeartGardenFestival.com.

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4 – Sheep Shearing Day, Jarrell Plantation, Juliette. 478-986-5172. 4 – Gourd Bowl with Pine Needle Weaving, Callaway Gardens. 4 – Spring Plant Sale, State Botanical Garden. 4 – Bird Walk, Piedmont Park, Atlanta, 8 a.m. 404-876-4024. 4-5 – Spring Home & Garden Show, Georgia National Fairgrounds. 478-988-8344. 4,18 – Working With Bees, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9 a.m. 4,5,25,26 – DSLR Photography Classes at Callaway Gardens. 4-25 – Wild about Wildflowers, Cloudland Canyon St. Pk., Rising Fawn, Sat. 706-657-4050. 5 – Gracious Gardens Tour of Thomasville. 229-226-7664. 11-12 – Spring Wildflower Fest, Amicalola Falls St. Pk., Dawsonville, 10 a.m. 706-265-1969. 11 – Evening of Astronomy, FDR State Park, Pine Mountain, 9-10 p.m.706-663-4858. 12 – Easter High Tea, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. 14 – llustration in the State Botanical Garden with Toni Carlucci, 4 p.m. 17 – Common Birds of Georgia, Smithgall Woods, 7 p.m.

17-18 – Spring Wildflowers Around Unicoi St. Pk., Helen. 800-573-9659, x305. 17-18 – Savannah NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens. 912-234-8054. 17-19 – Savannah Garden Expo, Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-236-4795. 18 – Amphibian Conservation ExcursionGa.’s Salamanders. From Atlanta Botanical Gdn. 18 – Herb Planting Class, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731. 18 – Basic Botany, State Botanical Garden. 18 – Piedmont Gardeners’ Garden Tour. 706-548-5760. 18 – Spring Fling, General Coffee State Park, Nicholls. 912-384-1581. 18 – Astronomy Night, George Bagby State Park, Fort Gaines, 8 p.m. 229-768-2571. 18 – Spring Wildflower Walk, Mistletoe State Park, Appling, 10 a.m. 706-541-0321. 18 – Geology Day, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 11 a.m. 229-838-6202. 18 – Birding by Ear, Smithgall Woods, 8 a.m. 18 – Riverfront Wildflower Hike, Sprewell Bluff St. Pk., Thomaston, 10 a.m. 706-646-6026. 18-26 – Wildflower Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., Tallulah Falls, Sat. & Sun. 706-754-7981. 21 – Heirloom Plants & the Rural Cemetery Movement, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 6 p.m. 404-851-9111.

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Savannah Garden Exposition Celebrate Savannah’s unique heritage and garden history at the 9th Annual Savannah Garden Exposition on April 17-19 at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum. Expo hours will be Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This year’s theme will be Our Square Roots in honor of Savannah’s distinctive city planning and garden designs. Full-size exhibition gardens, lectures, demonstrations by experts, workshops, children’s activities, garden cafes, and an open-air market with growers and garden-related merchandise are a few of the events. There will be a competition of container gardens which visitors, by silent auction, can purchase. The Expo will partner with the Garden Club of Savannah for the Annual NOGS (North of Gaston) tour which will include three walking tours and a Southern Tea. Special events will include a Preview Party on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. and a wine tasting garden tour and fine wine auction on April 18 at 6 p.m. The lecture series will welcome author Tovah Martin, Master Gardener Vince Dooly, Bethany Hewitt, and Buddy Lee, inventor of Encore Azalea. Admission will be $10/daily, $20/3-day pass, group discounts available, and children 12 and under free with paid adult. For information, phone 912-236-4795 or visit www.savannahgardenexpo.com. Proceeds benefit the Isaiah Davenport House Museum and the Historic Savannah Foundation.

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22 – Unit 5-Creative Miniature Design, State Botanical Garden. 23 – Twilight Toast in the State Botanical Garden, 6:30-8 p.m. 24-26 – Sacred Heart Cultural Center Garden Festival, Downtown Augusta. 706-826-4700. 25 – Feathered Friends Hike, Providence Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 1-3 p.m. 229-838-6202. 25 – Garden Faire at Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731. 25 – Earth Fest, Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah. 912-598-2300. 25 – Wildflower Walk, Vogel State Park, Blairsville, 1:30 p.m. 706-745-2628. 25 – Wild Garden Party, Ashantilly Center, Darien. 912-437-1200.

28-29 – Southern Appalachian Landscape Seminar, Wed., & Plant Sale, Tues. Blairsville Civic Center. 706-745-1637. • • • • • • •

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The City of

Smyrna

Spring Jonquil Festival April 25 & 26 Saturday, 10-6 & Sunday, 12-5 • Arts & Crafts Festival with over 150 booths • Food • Live Entertainment • Children’s Area

and the

Jonquil City Jog April 25th

(5-K, Fun Run) begins 8 a.m., Sat. 770-423-1330

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April is Just Amazing Vidalia Onion Festival Vidalia, the “Sweet Onion City,” will hold its 32nd annual Vidalia Onion Festival April 23-26. Festivities will begin on Thursday with a children’s parade at 5 p.m. and the Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest & Public Tasting at the Community Center at 6 p.m. On Friday there will be opening ceremonies, a street dance with music by Celebration, and fireworks at the S.E. Technical College. Performances of Tales from the Altamaha will be performed all three evenings in nearby Lyons. Start your Saturday downtown at the Vidalia Onion Run with a 1-mile walk, 5K, or 10K race. The arts & crafts festival on Saturday and Sunday will include past favorites and many new exhibitors, food, entertainment, and an onion eating contest. Saturday events will include a car show, antique fair, motorcycle rally, Vidalia Onion Culinary Extravaganza, and a Great American Revival musical review that evening. The Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show has become the biggest event. This year’s Air Show on April 2526 will feature nationally recognized performers, a helicopter demonstration, parachute demonstration, and static displays. Other events will include tours of a Vidalia onion farm and Vidalia onion processing facility, sports tournaments, rodeo, carnival, samples and sales of Vidalia onions, a sidewalk sale, wagon rides at Buckhorn Creek Ranch, and pageants. For more info and a schedule of events visit www.vidaliaonionfestival.com or call 912-538-8687.

Baxley Tree Fest The 19th annual Baxley Tree Fest will be held April 1718 in Downtown Baxley. The fun will begin on Friday morning with Tree Fest t-shirt 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 BaxleyAppling 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.

Reynolds

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Enjoy an evening in the Julian Knight Park with dinner and music under the trees featuring One Accord & Trinity SATURDAY, APRIL 25 5K Run • Teddy Bear Parade • Arts & Crafts Car & Truck Show • Photography Show • Old Book Sale Cook-Off • Lawn Mower Races • Entertainment Free Admission & Parking • Family Oriented Handicap Accessible

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in Georgia! Hawkinsville Harness Festival Pulaski County’s first official harness horse race was held in 1894. By 1926, the community was the winter home to harness horse trainers from the northern U.S. and Canada. Today Hawkinsville is the “Harness Horse Capital” of Georgia, the only place in the state where you can see authentic harness races. The 36th annual Hawkinsville Harness Festival will be held April 18. Kick-off will begin Friday night, April 17, with entertainment, food, and fireworks. On Saturday there will be arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, an expo from the Middle Georgia Jr. Rodeo, and a Middle Georgia Miniature Horse show. For the children there will be inflatable rides, cartoon characters, a train ride, and more. Horse races will be held Saturday afternoon with a chance to win money after each race. Hawkinsville is in central Georgia, two hours south of Atlanta, 20 miles from I-75, and 30 miles from I-16. Lodging is available. For more information, call 478-783-1717 or visit www.hawkinsvillechamber.org.

More Than a Taste of Calhoun “More Than a Taste of Calhoun” will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This popular spring festival is presented by the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau Committee in cooperation with Alpha Delta Kappa, Harris Arts Center, and Main Street Partnership. It is sponsored by Mohawk Industries. “More Than a Taste of Calhoun” will be a family-friendly, funfilled activity appealing to children with its tractor rides, face painting, glitter tattoos, pony rides, and animal petting zoo. For adults there will be vendors offering basket weaving, wreaths and floral creations, custom-made jewelry, woodworking, and much more. Master gardeners are registered, and at least two plant sales are scheduled. Also on that Saturday the Harris Arts Center will welcome the Third International String Band Festival, a big event with music lovers coming from all over the Southeast. There will be free music on two outdoor stages and a ticketed event in the Ratner Theater at 7 p.m. Musicians are encouraged to take their instruments for “pick up bands” and jam sessions in the streets. For info and registration details visit www.ExploreGordonCounty.com or www.cgarts.org or contact Beth Grubbs at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce at 800-887-3811 or bgrubbs@gordonchamber.org.

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 information call 229-758-2400 or visit www.colquitt-georgia.com. April 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 13

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival Near Warner Robins The 29th Annual Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival between Warner Robins and Perry on April 18-19 will welcome visitors with whiffs of barbecue and other delicious foods, sounds of fiddles, and original and creative arts and crafts in and amongst the old homestead buildings and throughout the terraced woods. The amphitheater in Dogwood Hollow will feature bluegrass bands, gospel quartets, and dance teams. Over 40 oldtimers will resurrect pioneer ways: dipping candles, carving decoys and knobbits, building fishing rods, weaving chairseats with cornshucks, making baskets, building dulcimers and brooms, tatting, cutting silhouettes, tinsmithing, and more. Children’s activities will include a magician-ventriloquist, the storyteller Larry the Leprechaun, farm animals, hayrides, and horseback rides. The semi-annual festival is always the third weekend in April (unless Easter falls then) and the third weekend in October. Festival hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be $5/adults and $1/children; parking will be free. Six miles from I-75 off Exit 142 to Lake Joy Road. Phone 478-9228265 or visit www.mossycreekfestival.com or www.warnerrobinsga.gov.

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 13-14 at Meeks Park will celebrate Scottish heritage by showcasing Scottish foods, athletics, music, and dance. The Kilted Golf Tournament and Ceilidh Reception with buffet dinner and entertainment will be held Friday, June 12. For tickets call the Chamber. Festival hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an opening ceremony Saturday at noon, a worship service followed by Kirkin’ of the Tartans Sunday at 9 a.m., and a closing ceremony Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be a genealogy tent; children’s activities; Border Collie demonstrations; Gordon Setter demonstrations; falconry demonstrations; exhibit of Scottish Highland Cattle; fiddle, harp, and bagpipe workshops; and the Mini Cooper car show. There will be reenactments by the Wild Highlanders and the Clann Nan Con. Music and entertainment will be presented by Colin Grant-Adams, Keltic Kudzu, Tres de Solei, Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums, Alhambra Highlander Pipes & Drums, Chattahoochee Pipes & Drums, Appalachian St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, John Mor MacIntosh Pipes & Drums, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Glencoe School of Scottish Highland Dance. A special concert featuring The Blair Band will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Highland Games athletic events will include traditional contests, and athletes must wear a kilt to compete. Admission will be $10 per day or $15 for two days with children 12 and under free. For more information phone 706-745-5789 or 877-745-5789 or visit www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com.

April 17th & 18th, 2009 at Spring Creek Park off Highway 27

For more information call

229-758-2400 Sponsored by

Colquitt-Miller County Chamber of Commerce

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Spring Fling / Roosevelt Days in Warm Springs Spring Fling/Roosevelt Days will be April 18-19 in Warm Springs Village which is only 65 miles south of Atlanta and 40 miles north of Columbus. Spring Fling will feature entertainment, food, shopping, and horse & buggy rides. Admission will be free with festival hours from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, Warm Springs, with natural warm water, has welcomed tourists for over a century. Today Warm Springs is home to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Little White House and Museum and a downtown filled with unique shops, restaurants, and lodging. Nearby is the U.S. Fish Hatchery with its ponds and aquariums. On April 14 at 11 a.m. the Little White House will pay tribute to FDR on the 64th anniversary of his death. The program will include performances by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and the U.S. Army Infantry Center Band. The keynote speaker will be Horace Newcomb from the University of Georgia School of Journalism. For more information phone 800-FDR-1927 or 706-655-3322 or visit www.warm springsga.ws or www.visitmeriwether.com.

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival The Spring Jonquil Festival will be held April 25-26 in downtown Smyrna on the Village Green next to Market Village and will feature over 150 artists and craftsmen, festival foods, and children’s activities. There will be local entertainment on the stage in front of the library. There will be a variety of fine arts in the Featured Artists’ Market. Other artisans from all over the S.E. will be selling handmade crafts, clothing, furniture, jewelry, and more. Vendors will be offering an assortment of delicious festival foods. There will be a children’s area with inflatables, sand art, and other activities. Entertainment in the food court area throughout the event will feature acoustic music and a few other surprises. The Jonquil Jog, a 5K Run/Walk, will be Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Municipal Building. There will be a Tot Trot, Fun Run, and Fitness Walk. Registration is at 7 a.m. Festival hours will be Saturday 10-6 and Sunday noon-5. Admission will be free. Take I-75 to Exit 260; go west 3 miles; turn left onto Atlanta Road; festival will be one mile on right. For information call 770423-1330 or visit www.smyrnacity.com.

Southland Jubilee in Greensboro Celebrate Greene County’s rich and varied cultural history at the 11th Annual Southland Jubilee on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Greensboro. Admission will be free. Southland Jubilee will have something for everyone: continuous live entertainment, juried arts and crafts vendors, heritage crafters and demonstrations, antique tractors, living history interpreters, a children’s activity area, agricultural exhibits, a classic car show, festival foods, and the Jubilee Teen Idol competition. Last year’s event drew a crowd of people from across the State and Southeast. Greensboro is located east of Atlanta off I-20 at the Lake Oconee exit. Lodging is available at local hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds. For more information visit www.southlandjubilee.com or call 706-453-7592 or 800-886-5253.

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

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Mayfling Arts & Crafts Festival in Griffin The Great Griffin Mayfling will celebrate its 26th year of fine arts and crafts, food by local vendors, entertainment, children’s activities, and more in City Park on April 25-26. The Mayfling is a juried show of fine arts and crafts with prizes awarded in both categories. Applications are available at the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce at 770-228-8200 or www.griffinchamber.com. Griffin’s City Park will come alive with activity on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The annual Chess Tournament and Texas Hold’em will be held in the Community Center at the Park and the entertainment in the main pavilion. On Saturday, April 25, the Southeastern Reptile Rescue, as seen on Animal Planet, will have a display of live snakes and other reptiles. Seminars on these animals will be given by Jason Clark at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Festival hours on Sunday will be from 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. A Voice to the Nations will have services on Sunday morning. A Classic & Muscle Car Show from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. will be hosted by Southern Cruisers with 30 plus trophies awarded.

Snellville Days Festival The City of Snellville will host its 36th annual Snellville Days Festival on May 2-3 at Briscoe Park. The theme this year will be “Today, Tomorrow, Forever.” Festival hours will be Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be free. The festival will kick off with a 5K road race at 8 a.m. at South Gwinnett High School. A parade at 10 a.m. will begin at the Wisteria Village Shopping Center and end on Clower Street. Snellville Days will feature a weekend full of free fun, including more than 200 craft and food vendors, a children’s area with games and small rides, dog & disc competition, and two stages with live entertainment. Performing on Saturday night will be music and performances by Snellville’s own, the Clogging Connection, followed by a concert by the Georgia Satellites. There will be giveaways, music, dancing, and fun. Take a blanket or lawn chair and even a picnic if you wish. New this year will be a 20-minute aerial demonstration at the close of the festival on Saturday, just prior to the concert. There will also be helicopter rides high above Snellville on Sunday. For information phone 770-985-3535 or visit www.snellvilledays.com.

Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds The Georgia Strawberry Festival will be held April 24-25 in Reynolds, located near the center of the state approximately 22 miles west of I-75 at the intersection of GA 96 (Fall Line Freeway) and GA 128. Admission and parking will be free. The info message is 478-847-5301; the web site is www.ga-strawberry.org. The fun begins Friday evening in the park with a meal cooked by the Women’s Club, hot dogs, hamburgers, and strawberry shortcake. There will be children’s activities; and performing in the gazebo will be the gospel groups, One Accord from Columbus and Trinity from Reynolds. Saturday’s events will begin with a 5K Run at 8 a.m., a Teddy Bear Parade at 10 a.m. with all kids and teddy bears invited to participate, and the Grand Parade with more antique and classic cars, trucks, bands, and units than ever! There will be over 150 carefully selected artists and craftsmen from around the S.E., an antique car show, a vintage jukebox spinning records in the gazebo, a farmers’ market, strawberries for sale, festival foods, local entertainment all day, an old book sale, a photography contest, and a local artists’ exhibit. Two special events will be the Georgia Strawberry Cook-Off at the Flint Energy Building at 1 p.m. with samples ready for tasting and the Lawn Mower Races at 5 p.m.

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War Days in Old Clinton The 28th Anniversary celebration of War Days at Old Clinton will be held May 2-3. Re-enactors will gather beneath windblown battle flags on grassy fields to defend Old Clinton against Sherman’s Savannah-bound army in the Battle of Sunshine Church on Saturday and in the Battle of Griswoldville on Sunday. The rattle of musketry and the thunder of cannons will shake windows in old homes – beginning at 2:05 p.m. each day. The re-enactors will set up authentic camps, sleep in tents, and cook over open fires. The Old Store will display a wide variety of war relics. Suttlers with period items for sale will line Suttlers’ Row. There will be modern arts and crafts and demonstrations of handmade arts and crafts of the period. A variety of foods will be available. Gates will open at 9 a.m. both days. The entire event will take place in the Old Clinton Historic District which is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Admission will be $5/adults and $3/children 6-18. On Saturday at 8:05 p.m. an impressive memorial service in the Old Clinton Cemetery will honor Clinton’s Confederate dead. Admission here is free. Clinton is located 12 miles north of Macon off Hwy. 129. For information call 478-986-6383 or the Chamber of Commerce at 478-986-1123.

Blind Willie Blues Festival, Dearing Mayfest, Car Show in McDuffie County The Blind Willie Blues Festival on May 9 will headline Buddy Miller from Nashville, TN and Georgia’s own Chuck Leavell. Also performing will be Hubert Sumlin, Randall Bramblett, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Chatham County Line, and Crosstie Walker. Vendors will serve traditional Southern food and beverages such as ribs, chicken, fish, and Cajun. Carry in food and drink will not be allowed. The event attracts great musicians to the rural South and pays tribute to country blues legend McTell, a Thomson native son, born and buried in McDuffie County. The festival site is north of Thomson on Stagecoach Road, just east of Washington Hwy. (Hwy 17N, Exit 172 on I-20). Advance tickets are $20, at the gate $25. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. The Dearing Mayfest will be held May 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the old Dearing Elementary School on Hwy. 78. Admission and parking will be free. There will be a parade, arts and crafts, rides and activities for the kids, a hamburger cook-off, and live entertainment. A Classic Car Show at the historic Depot in Thomson on April 25 will feature dozens of classic cars and trucks. There will be games, music, food, cold drinks, and events for children and adults including hula-hoop and dance contests. Trophies and prize money will be awarded to winners in the car show. For info phone 706-597-1000 or visit www.blindwillie.com or www.exploremcduffiecounty.com.

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More Than a Taste of Calhoun Saturday

April 25

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Downtown Calhoun

Join us Downtown for our 19th Annual

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Great Food • Hand Made Crafts Live Music • Story Tellers Character Parade Antique Tractor Rides Pony Rides & Petting Farm Fun for all Ages!

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Southworks Arts Festival in Watkinsville Southworks Arts Festival, produced and sponsored by the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation’s (OCAF), is the14th Annual celebration of the arts in all their forms. It begins April 3 with an exhibition called the Southworks Juried Art Exhibition which features selected works in a variety of media, produced by skilled artists from around the country. One individual artist, Terry Rowlett, will be spotlighted in the members gallery. An opening reception will be held April 3 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibition runs through May 9. Southworks Artists Market is the culmination of this month long celebration of the arts and will be held in Watkinsville May 2-3 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Over sixty of the region’s top arts and craft persons will be selling their original works. The juried market will include pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and woodwork. The festival will also include live music featuring a variety of the best country, blues, and jazz musicians of Northeast Georgia. Kidsworks activities will be available for children. Food and beverages will be for sale. OCAF is located at 34 School St. in Watkinsville and is open regularly Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 706-769-4565, e-mail info@ocaf.com, or visit www. OCAF.com.

Stand Up For America Day in Port Wentworth Port Wentworth, in establishing a day to recognize America and the American soldier, will hold its 38th annual event, the flag-waving Stand Up For America Day, on April 25 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. This salute to patriotism will feature a bike decorating contest at 9:15 a.m., a parade at 10 a.m., and a Street rally following the parade. There will be arts and crafts, a variety of foods, and free kiddie rides. Gospel music will be performed from 2-4:30 p.m., followed by karaoke at 4:30 p.m., the Marquee Band at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Also held this same weekend will be the Second Annual Savannah River Spring Classic on April 24-25 when anglers can compete for 15 cash prizes including a $2,000 Grand Prize. An additional $500 will be added to the grand prize if the winner is a Sea Tow member. The tournament will be open to the first 75 boats; and the entry fee will be $150/boat with a maximum of two anglers to the boat. On April 24 dinner will be provided by Randy's BBQ and will be served from 4-6:45 p.m. with the tournament briefing at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express. The tournament will begin Saturday at 6 a.m. The weigh-In will be held Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Cantyre Street festival site for Stand Up for America Day. For information on both events call 912-965-1999 or visit www.visitportwentworth.com.

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A Day in the Country Festival in Augusta A Day in the Country Festival, celebrating its 24th year with KICKS 99 as Augusta’s longest-running outdoor musical event, will be held Sunday, May 3, at the Augusta Riverfront Marina. Grab your sunscreen, chairs, and blankets for quality family entertainment as you enjoy a day of fun, food, and great country music on the banks of the Savannah River. There will be two stages: The RiverFront Stage will feature Darryl Worley & James Otto with special guests The Lost Trailers, Colt Ford, Sergeant First Class Jamie Buckley, The Mason Jars, and Jaycie Ward. Gates will open at 11 a.m., and DARRYL WORLEY the concerts will begin at noon. The Festival Stage will feature Augusta’s Foot Loose & Fancy Free Cloggers, The Rhythm & Class Cloggers, karaoke, and other activities. There will also be an arts and crafts show, a car show, and a variety of foods and beverages. The events will benefit the Augusta Sertoma Club and other local charities. Tickets will be $20/advance, $25/day of the show, and free for children 6 & under with an adult. For more information and tickets, visit www.tixonline.com, charge by phone at 803-278-4849 or e-mail tkp@tixonline.com. No food, drinks, coolers, swimming, or pets will be allowed. No Re-entry.

Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival in Abbeville See real wild hogs taken from the Ocmulgee Swamp during the 18th annual Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival in Abbeville on Saturday, May 9. Among the events will be an exciting hog-dog baying contest and a children’s pig chase. Browse through over 100 arts and crafts booths or make your food selection from over 30 food booths. Relax in the shade on the grass and enjoy all kinds of good music and other entertainment including line dancing, clogging, bands, and singing. There will be kiddie rides, ponies, and an Antique Tractor Show. There will also be a Poker Run this year. Gates will open at 9 a.m., and admission will be $2 for all ages. A Wild Hog Waller Dance will be sponsored by the Abbeville Fire/Rescue on Saturday night from 8 p.m. until midnight. Abbeville, the Wild Hog Capital of Georgia, is located 30 miles east of Cordele at the intersection of US 280 and 129. Phone 229-467-2144 for information on arts & crafts or 229-467-2107 for information on dog baying. The website is www.hogfestival.com.

Southern Soul Festival in Dawson The Southern Soul Festival will be held in Dawson on April 18 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. A highlight of the event will be the Southern Soul Idol(s) Contest. The winner will be voted on by the audience, and a $500 prize will be awarded. Sherry Norfolk will be conducting storytelling and workshops with children. The Piccadilly Puppets will perform and conduct a workshop also. Lighthouse Gospellettes will perform, and the Daddy Mac Blues Band will finish up the days event! Arts, Crafts, and Food Vendors will also be in abundance! The festival will be held at the 4-H Pavilion (2674 Albany Highway) in Dawson. For information call 229-995-2011, email tccc@wind stream.net, or visit www.terrellcountygeorgia.org. This fun-filled family event is sponsored by Golden Peanut Company, Tyson Foods, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

All the Best of Today’s South!

Relive the Old Days at

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival

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1650+ Hotel Rooms • 105 Restaurants 1200 Seat Civic Center Conference & Meeting Spaces I-75 Exits 144 & 146

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“May-Haw” Takes the Stage in Colquitt The proud host of the National Mayhaw Festival, held the weekend of April 17-18, Colquitt will be transformed into a bustling place filled with vendors, arts and crafts, delicious food, and, of course, their own variety show, May Haw. The festival kicks off Friday, April 17, on the Square with a bake sale and barbecue and continuing into the evening with Ronnie and Robinson and the Legends performing and May Haw taking the stage inside Cotton Hall Theater. Saturday gets off to an early start with a 5K run, a traditional parade at 10 a.m., vendors, entertainment, and children’s activities. May Haw takes the stage twice on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. inside Cotton Hall. Call the Miller County Chamber of Commerce at 229-758-2400 for details. Originally written and directed by Karen Kimbrel, each year May Haw brings to life a set of characters including Quezle Erskin, Floyd B. Lloyd, and Marvin Spitznargle, with new jokes, songs and skits, as they broadcast live from Cotton Hall, home of Swamp Gravy. The show also features live music from local musicians . . . and of course the May Haw singers! For those of you who can’t make it to the Mayhaw Festival, they reprise May Haw the weekend of April 24-25 and another two weekends in November. Be the first to see the show that will be sure to keep you laughing throughout the year! Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling 229-758-5450 or going to www.swampgravy.com.

Golden Isles – For Fun On Georgia’s Coast One of the nicest ways to enjoy Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia is by water. Whether you’re exploring a quiet stream or one of their marsh rivers, you’ll get close-up views of birds and marine creatures that you just won’t see from shore. The Lady Jane is a 60-foot steel hulled shrimp boat that offers 90-minute excursion tours through the Marshes of Glynn. During the tour, Lady Jane’s crew drops their net and trawls for shrimp and other creatures of the deep. Visitors can see, and even touch, the “catch” and can sample fresh Georgia shrimp prepared on board by the crew. Lady Jane is the only working shrimp boat in the U.S. that is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry up to 50 passengers. This is a fascinating way to learn about the marine environment and its residents, as well as a vanishing way of life. Cruises are offered Wednesdays and Saturdays until May 22, then Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For information visit www.credlesadventures.com or call 912265-5711. For area info, visit www.ComeCoastAwhile.com

He is not here ; He is risen. – Matthew 28:6a

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Sports Schedules GOLF Apr. 5-7 . . . . . . . U.S. Collegiate Championship Golf Club of Ga., Alpharetta, 770-772-8167 Apr. 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . Masters Golf Tournament Augusta National, 706-342-4454 Apr. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf Challenge, Mistletoe State Park, Appling, 706-541-0321 Apr. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayhaw Golf Tournament Crooked Oak Golf Club, Colquitt, 229-758-2400 Apr. 13-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Nationwide Golf Tour Jennings Mill Country Club, 706-357-4430 Apr. 17. . . Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott Memorial Golf Tournament, Macon, 478-923-6600 Apr. 20-26. . . . Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament, Savannah Harbor, 912-236-1333

BIKING

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Apr. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . Mayhaw Century Bike Ride High School, Colquitt, 229-758-2400 Apr. 17-19 . . . . . . . BRAG Spring Tune-Up Ride Madison, 706-342-4454 Apr. 24-25 . . . . . . . . Athens Twilight Criterium (60 km), 706-207-4607 Apr. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Bike Race Cohutta 100 & Big Frog 65, Blue Ridge, 404-217-0041 Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Bicycle Ride in Olde Town Conyers (4M), 770-602-2606 Apr. 26 . . Ga. State Championship Series Race Fort Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489

A Salute to the American Soldier & The American Patriotism in

Port Wentworth, GA 9:15 a.m. - 10 p.m. Bike Decorating Contest • Parade Street Rally • Arts & Crafts • Food Fishing Tournament • Gospel Music Fireworks • Free Kiddie Rides Karaoke • Music by the Marquee Band Free & Open to the Public

MISCELLANEOUS Apr. 4 . . Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race (run, paddle, bike), 706-632-5680 Apr. 11 . Lost Person Prevention, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 10 a.m., 770-389-7801 Apr. 13 . . WEE Raw Live, Philips Arena, Atlanta, 404-878-3000 Apr. 25 . . . . . Xterra Points Off-Road Triathlon Fort Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489 Apr. 25 . . Tri the Parks Triathlon, Tanner St. Pk., Carrollton, 770-830-2222 Apr. 25 . . . . . . . . Disc Dog Southern Nationals, Kinsgston Downs, 770-386-6184

FISHING Apr. 24-25 . . . . . Savannah River Spring Classic Port Wentworth, 912-965-1999 (See info on fishing tournaments at www.flwoutdoor.com)

RACING ROAD ATLANTA

April 24-25 Port Wentworth, GA Briefing Dinner, Friday, 4 p.m. Tournament, Saturday, 6 a.m. Compete for 15 cash prizes Open to first 75 boats to register Weigh-In 2:30 - 4 p.m. at Stand Up For America Day

Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com www.visitportwentworth.com Apr. 3-5 . . . . . . . .Suzuki Superbike Showdown 912-965-1999 Apr. 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ferrari Challenge April 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 21

Sports Schedules BASKETBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA HAWKS Apr. 4 . . . . . . . . . .ORLANDO Apr. 10 . . . . . . . . . . .INDIANA Apr. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMI 404-249-6400 www.nba.com/hawks

HOCKEY Home Schedules ATLANTA THRASHERS Apr. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .SABRES Apr. 7 . . . . . . . . . . .CAPITALS Apr. 9 . . . . . . . . . . .PANTHERS Apr. 11 . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNING 1-866-715-1500 www.atlantathrashers.com

arena football

BASEBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA BRAVES ROME BRAVES Apr. 10-12 . . .WASHINGTON Apr. 14-16 . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Apr. 27-29 . . . . . . . .ST. LOUIS 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

Apr. 14-15 . . . . .SAVANNAH Apr. 16-19 . . . .CHARLESTON Apr. 25-27 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA 706-368-9388 www.romebraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS

Apr. 16-19 . . . . .SAVANNAH Apr. 20-21 . . . . . . . . . .ROME Apr. 22-24 . . . .CHARLESTON 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com

Apr. 9-12 . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA Apr. 20-21 . . . .CHARLESTON Apr. 22-24 . . . . . . . . . .ROME 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

WATERSPORTS Apr. 4, 5, 11, 12 . . . . Hike to Bridal Veil Falls to watch kayakers Tallulah Gorge State Park, noon, 706-754-7981 Apr. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Moon Canoe OutingTallulah Gorge tate Park, Tallulah Falls, 11 p.m., 706-754-7981

Home Schedules GEORGIA FORCE Apr. 4 . . . . . . . .KANSAS CITY Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDO www.arenafootball.com

S. GA. WILDCATS Apr. 11 . . . . . .TENN. VALLEY Apr. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . .PEORIA www.southgawildcats.com

HIKES & RUNS (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS Apr. 25 . . . Atlanta Steeplechase, Kingston Downs, 404-237-7436 Apr. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EquiFest, Madison, 706-474-6043

GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Apr. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.E. Hunter/Jumper Series Apr. 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo Apr. 11-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dressage Southern Horse Show Apr. 17-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GQHA Pro Am Horse Show Apr. 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newton Open Horse Show Apr. 25-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fox Classic Horse Show Apr. 25-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buckskin Assn. Horse Show Apr. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dixie Cup Spring Classic

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H awkinsville H arness Festival April 17-18

Annual

See LIVE WILD HOGS Taken from the swamps of the OCMULGEE RIVER at the 18th Annual

MAY 9

Activities Include: Friday Night – Entertainment, Fireworks, Food Saturday – Harness Races, Live Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Inflatable Rides, Train Ride, Food, Miniature Horse Show, Jr. Rodeo Expo Located at the Lawrence Bennett Harness Training Facility Hwy. 129 South Hawkinsville, GA 478-783-1717 www.hawkinsvillechamber.org

The Wild Hog Capital of Georgia - ABBEVILLE Admission $2 • LIONS PARK • I-75 Exit 101 30 miles East of Cordele on Hwy. 280 www.hogfestival.com

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