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Volume 48 Monthly

Number 5 Nov. /Dec. 2008

CONTENTS Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . . . .4-5 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . .6-7 Georgia Events & Activities . . .8-15 Holiday Events & More . . . . . .16-28 Gardens & Nature . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

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801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816 Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620 E-mail guidetogeorgia@alltel.net Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor Debi Richardson . . . . . . . .Graphic Editor Hayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s Assistant Dennis King . . . . . . . . . .Advertising Rep 706-846-9854, dennis@guidetogeorgia.com The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Ten 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.

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LaGrange

for the Holidays!

November 22-23 Christmas Open House

Downtown, Sat. 11-5 & Sun. 1-5

December 4, 6 p.m.

Christmas Parade December 6 Sons of Lafayette Concert

1st Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.

December 5-7 The Nutcracker

Lafayette Ballet, Troup High School

December 7, 2 p.m.

Tour of Homes December 7-14 Nativity Festival Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange 706-885-0363, www.explorationsinantiquity.net Nov. 17 – Christmas in the Gospels Dec. 5-14 – Follow the Shepherds Walks Dec. 19-21 – The Long Road to Bethlehem

706-884-8671 www.lagrangechamber.com

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• Tours Welcome

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR 7 p.m. 404-878-3000.

8-9 – Model Railroad Days, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

1 – KICKS Country Jam with Gary Allan, 8-9 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Murray Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 404-249-6400.

Arts Center. 770-429-7016.

1 – Allstate Gospel Superfest, Atlanta Civic 9 – Masks Under the Moon Benefit Gala, Center, 6 p.m. 404-523-6275.

Callanwolde, 6:30-10 p.m. 404-872-5338.

1-2 – 70th Annual Cotton States Cat Club 9 – Smoltz, Foxworthy, & Friends, Verizon Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.

Wireless Amphitheatre, 7 p.m. 770-841-6576.

1-2 – Atlanta Ballet’s Swan Lake, Cobb 9-10 – Tina Turner, Philips Arena, 7 p.m.

Energy Centre. 404-817-8700.

404-878-3000.

1-2 – Wicked, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.

10 – Usher, Tabernacle. 404-659-9022.

1-29 – Green Market, Piedmont Park, 12 – Maxwell Live Tour, Atlanta Civic Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-875-7275.

Center, 7:30 p.m. 404-523-6275.

1-30 – Decatur Downtown Market, 13 – So You Think You Can Dance, Gwinnett Saturdays & Sundays. 404-485-0793.

Center, Duluth, 7:30 p.m. 770-813-7500.

1-30 – Atlantic Station Art & Antique 14 – Storytelling, Callanwolde. 404-872-5338.

Market, Saturdays & Sundays. 404-845-0793.

14-15 – Atlanta International Military 2 – Vienna Boys Choir, Spivey Hall, Morrow, Show, North Atlanta Trade Center. 704-282-1339.

3 p.m. 678-466-4200.

14-16 – Georgia Home & Lifestyle Expo, 4 – Rock Band Live Tour, Gwinnett Center, North Atlanta Trade Center. 770-279-9899.

Duluth, 7 p.m. 770-813-7500.

15 – Celtic Thunder, Atlanta Civic Center.

5,11 – Coldplay, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m.

404-523-6275.

404-878-3000.

15 – Scout Expo, Miller Park, Marietta. 7706-9 – Indian Festival & Pow-Wow, Stone 880-7180.

Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

15-16 – Muppets, Music, & Magic – Jim 6-9 – Piedmont Pilgrimage, S.E. Railway Henson’s Legacy, Atlanta Hist. Ctr. 404-814-4000.

Museum. 770-476-2013.

15,18,20,21,23 – Atlanta Opera’s Cinderella, 6-9 – The Cleanup Woman, Atlanta Civic Cobb Energy Center. 404-881-8885.

Center. 404-523-6275.

16 – Countertenor Parker Burton III 6-16 – Disney’s High School Musical 2, Fox Concert, Callanwolde, 3 p.m. 404-872-5338.

Theatre. 404-881-2100.

16 – Trans Siberian Orchestra, Philips 7 – Lily Tomlin, Ferst Center, 8 p.m. 404Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.

894-9600.

16 – The Wiggles, Gwinnett Center, Duluth, 7-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo 1:30 & 5 p.m. 770-813-7500.

Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

18 – Sarah Brightman, Gwinnett Center, 7-28 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Duluth, 7:30 p.m. 770-813-7500.

Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

18-23 – Ain’t Misbehaving with Ruben 8 – How Sweet the Sound, Philips Arena, Studdard, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.

21-22 – Holiday Pottery Sale, Callanwolde.

404-872-5338.

21-23 – Cat Fanciers Expo, Georgia Int’l.

975 West Peachtree Street Convention Center, College Park. 770-997-3566. at 10th Street 21-23 – Gem & Mineral Show, Cobb Civic ATLANTA, GEORGIA Center. 770-427-1108.

22-23 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.

22-24 – Great Train Expo, North Atlanta Trade Center. 770-279-9899.

24 – Madonna Sticky & Sweet Tour, Philips Arena, 8 p.m. 404-878-3000.

28 – Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.

29 – Winter Wonder Slam, Fox Theatre.

Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded 404-881-2100. continental breakfast as well as a complimentary 29 – Candlelight Tour, Bulloch Hall, Barrington dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.

Hall, Smith Plantation, Roswell. 770-992-1731.

Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the 29-30 – Union Musical Sacred Harp Conv., Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.

Big Ck. Primitive Baptist, Alpharetta. 706-636-1707.

404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 29-Dec. 20 – Engineer Santa Breakfast, www.regencysuites.com Sooutheastern Railway Museum. 770-476-2013.

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13 – Peter White Christmas, Ferst Center 1 – Candlelight Holiday Choral Concert, for Arts. 404-894-9600.

Central Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. 404-41313 – Holiday Iron Pour & Silent Auction, 2939.

Edgewood Sculpture Studio, GSU. 404-413-5274.

2,3,8,9,11,16 – Christmas High Teas, 13-14 – Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert, Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 4 p.m. 770-992-1731.

Emory’s Schwartz Center. 404-727-5050.

4 – Light the Lights, Heritage Green, Sandy 13-14 – Callanwolde Student Pottery Sale.

Springs, 1-6 p.m. 866-511-7742.

404-894-9351.

4-6 – Handel’s Messiah, Woodruff Arts 14 – Playhouse Disney Live, Philips Arena, Center. 404-733-6615. noon & 3 p.m. 404-878-3000.

5 – Lunchtime, Several Dancers Core Studio, 15 – Christmas with Amy Grant & Vince Decatur, noon. Free lunch/first 40. 404-373-4154.

Gill, Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 404-881-2100.

5-6 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gospel 16 – Harry Connick, Jr., Cobb Energy Centre.

Christmas, Woodruff Arts Ctr. 404-733-6615.

404-817-8700.

5-6 – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, 16 – AC/DC Concert, Philips Arena, 8 p.m.

Emory’s Glenn Memorial. 404-727-5050.

404-878-3000.

6 – Christmas in the Park, Milton Daniel 18 – Holiday Bonfire & Marshmallow Park, Morrow, 2 p.m. 770-968-1623.

Roast, Decatur Square, 7-8 p.m. 404-371-8386.

6 – Children’s Christmas Parade, down18 – Bulloch-Roosevelt Wedding Reenacttown, 10:30 a.m. 404-785-7338. ment, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731.

6 – Gingerbread Christmas, Smith Planta18-19 – Americolor Opera’s 3 Kings and a tion, Roswell. 770-641-3978.

Prince, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-880-8212.

6 – Cobb Symphony Holiday Pops Concert, 19-20 – Chinese Divine Performing Arts, Murray Arts Center. 770-429-7016.

Cobb Energy Centre. 404-817-8700.

6 – Irish Christmas with Fiddler Eileen 20 – Atlanta Symphony Holiday Pops, Jucio, Ferst Center, 8 p.m. 404-894-9600.

Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-6615.

6-7 – Gala Holiday Concert, Rialto Center 22-25 – Atlanta Camping & RV Show, for the Arts. 404-413-9tix.

Atlanta Expo Center South. 770-447-3334.

6-7 – Cobb’s Holiday of Trees, Cobb Civic 30-Jan. 4 – Cirque Dreams–Jungle Fantasy, Center, Marietta. 770-819-3223.

Cobb Energy Centre, Marietta. 877-451-7469.

6,13 – Green Market, Piedmont Park, 9 a.m.31 – Radio Disney’s Noon Years Eve, Smyrna 1 p.m. 404-875-7275.

Community Center, 10:30 a.m. 770-434-6600.

6-21 – Decatur Downtown Market, 31 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Smyrna Saturdays & Sundays. 404-485-0793.

Village Green, midnight. 770-434-6600.

6-28 – Atlantic Station Art & Antique 31 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Market, Saturdays & Sundays. 404-845-0793.

Woodruff Arts Center, 8 p.m. 404-733-6615.

7 – Victorian Christmas Open House, Wren’s Nest, noon-4 p.m. 404-753-7735.

7 – Casting Crowns Christmas Celebration, Philips Arena, 7 p.m. 404-878-3000.

7 – Children’s Holiday Event “Land of the Sweets” Tea, Callanwolde, 1-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.

7-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

9,16 – Candlelight Nights, Atlanta History Center, 5:30-9 p.m. 404-814-4150.

10 – Neil Diamond Concert, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.

11-13 – Christmas with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Ctr. 404-733-6615.

12-14 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

12-14 – Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show, North Atlanta Trade Ctr. 770-279-9899.

12-14 – Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert, Schwartz at Emory. 404-727-5050.

13 – Joe Gransden Big Band Christmas, Spivey Hall, 8:15 p.m. 678-466-4200.

13 – Christmas for Kids, Bulloch Hall, 10 a.m.

770-992-1731.

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P Holiday Theatre Babes in Toyland Atlanta Dance Theatre Dec. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . Roswell 404-438-3028 Best Christmas Pageant Ever Act 1 Theatre Nov. 28-Dec. 20 . . . Alpharetta 770-663-8989 Kudzu Family Playhouse Nov. 29-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020 Pumphouse Players Dec. 5-14. . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-387-2610 Biddy Full Christmas Habersham Community Theatre Dec. 5-13. . . . . . . . Clarkesville 706-839-1315 Candy Cane Christmas Theatre On Main Dec. 6, 13, 20 . . . . . . Acworth 770-565-3995 Christmas at the Five & Dime Morton Theatre Dec. 11-14. . . . . . . . . . Athens 706-613-3771 Christmas at Sweet Apple Theatre in the Square Nov. 19-Dec. 28. . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369 Christmas Belles Southside Theatre Guild Dec. 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . Fairburn 770-969-0956 Theatre Macon Dec. 12-20 . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-746-9485 Christmas Candy Show The Art Place Nov. 24-25. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-899-3038 Christmas Canteen Aurora Theatre Nov. 28-Dec. 21. Lawrenceville 678-226-6222 Christmas Tradition Savannah Theatre Nov. 27-Dec. 21. . . . Savannah 912-233-7764 Clara’s Christmas Dream Calhoun Little Theater Dec. 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . Calhoun 706-629-2599 Dial “S” for Santa Columbus Mystery Theatre Dec. 22-Jan. 3 . . . . . Columbus 706-718-7494

“The Christmas Carol” Alliance Theatre Nov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-5000 ART Station Dec. 10-21. . . Stone Mountain 770-469-1105 Dad’s Garage Nov. 28-Dec. 23 . . . . . Atlanta 404-523-3141 Historic Ritz Theatre Dec. 19-21 . . . . . . . Brunswick 912-262-6934 Imperial Theatre (musical) Dec. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . Augusta 706-722-8341 Kudzu Playhouse Nov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020 New American Shakespeare Tavern Dec. 4-21 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-874-5299 Newnan Theatre Company Nov. 28-Dec. 14. . . . . Newnan 770-683-6282 Rosewater Theatre Nov. 28-Dec. 20 . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500 Theatre Guild Valdosta Dec. 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta 229-247-8243 Thomasville on Stage & Company Theater Dec. 4-14 . . . . . . . Thomasville 229-226-0863

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Hobo & the Miracle Blue Ridge Community Theater Dec. 12-21 . . . . . . . Blue Ridge 706-632-9223 It’s a Wonderful Life Balzer Theatre at Herren’s Dec. 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 678-528-1500 Theatre on Main Nov. 28-Dec. 30 . . . . Acworth 770-565-3995 Long Road to Bethlehem Explorations in Antiquity Center Dec. 19-21 . . . . . . . . LaGrange 706-885-0363 Miracle on 34th Street Perry Players Dec. 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry 478-987-5354 Nut Croaker Ballet – Murder on Your Toes Agatha’s Mystery Dinner Theatre Nov. 6-Jan. 14 . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-584-2211 Plaid Tidings, Ft. Gordon Performing Arts Theatre Nov. 14-Dec. 6 . . . . Ft. Gordon 706-793-8552 Polar Express – A Kids Christmas Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Dec. 7, 14 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-6615 Sanders Family Christmas Theatre in the Square Nov. 16-Dec. 28. . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369 Santa & the Toymaker & Chris “Mess” Carol Kudzu Theatre Dec. 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020 Scrooge, the Musical Macon Little Theatre Dec. 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-471-play Sound of Music Marcus Jewish Community Center Nov. 28-Dec. 28. . . Dunwoody 770-396-3250 Taffetas Christmas Stage Door Players Nov. 28-Dec. 21. . . Dunwoody 770-396-1726 Theatre Albany Dec. 11-21 . . . . . . . . . . Albany 229-439-7193 Tuna Christmas Art Place Dec. 12-20 . . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-516-3330 ART Station Nov. 19-23 . . Stone Mountain 770-469-1105 Roswewater Theatre Nov. 28-Dec. 2 . . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500 Springer Theatre Dec. 4-20 . . . . . . . . Columbus 706-327-3688

R IVER C ENTER FOR THE P ERFOMING A RTS Columbus, 706-256-3620, www.rivercenter.org Nov. 1 War of the Worlds & The Lost World Nov. 8 Columbus Symphony Orchestra Nov. 14 Pirates of Penzance Nov. 17-18 Pajama Game Nov. 21 Seussical Nov. 22 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Dec. 2-3 Nunsense Dec. 5 Skaggs Family Christmas Dec. 6 Irish Tenors Dec. 11 CSO & Cherish Ladies Celtic Dec. 22 Cantus Columbus Christmas

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P winterfest2008 Performing Arts Festival in Columbus Shop for fine art surrounded by live entertainment at winterfest 2008 – A Visual & Performing Arts Festival which will be held Dec. 5-7 at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus.

Winterfest provides a unique opportunity for all of the arts to “take center stage.” Artists’ booths on the orchestra and mezzanine levels of the Grand Lobby will feature paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass works of art, photography, and more!

Over the weekend two ticketed events will be held in the Bill Heard Theatre and one in Legacy Hall. A Skaggs Family Christmas on Dec. 5 will feature virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs and the celebrated musical clan, The Whites, and their families performing Christmas classics and brand new holiday gems. Performing on Dec. 6 will be The Three Irish Tenors who, with seven best-selling albums and countless performances in major concert halls across the globe, are three of the most celebrated vocalists in the world.

They come backed by a 30-piece onstage orchestra. The Empire Brass Quintet will perform on Dec. 7.

Shopping hours for winterfest 2008 will be Friday from 5-10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.10 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission will be free. For tickets call 706-256-3612 or 888-884-show or visit www.rivercenter.org.

Swamp Gravy on Stage in Colquitt Next March Swamp Gravy returned to the stage for its 16th Season in October and will reprise the performance for audiences throughout the month of March 2009. As “Swampers” have said since 1992, “We’ve got a story to tell, and theatre goers say this is the best one yet.”

The story takes place during the Great Depression when a WPA oral history collector drops in on the quaint Southern town. She soon finds out about a secret marriage (and an extremely unhappy father-in-law), a bootlegging milkman, and a woman whose real age Atlanta Ballet Dec. 5-28 . . . . . . Atlanta (Fox) 404-881-2100 is not known because her birth records went Atlanta Festival Ballet up in flames during the War Between the Nov. 29-30 . . . . . . . Jonesboro 770-507-2775 States . . . so the story goes! After visiting in Dec. 20-21. . . . . . McDonough 770-507-2775 town and hearing the stories they have to tell, Ballethnic Dance Company the reporter gathers the greatest one – the Nov. 21-23 . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-894-9600 story of hope.

Callanwolde Dance Ensemble Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-872-5338 Swamp Gravy has managed to tell their Columbus Ballet stories for 16 years; and this season it’s no Nov. 29-30 . . . . . . . Columbus 706-641-5030 surprise they outdid even themselves. Visit Dance Augusta www.swampgravy.com for ticket information, Nov. 28-30. . . . . . . . . Augusta 706-733-5511 reviews of the play, and information on how to Dance Theatre of Dalton help them keep telling their story. Swamp Dec. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . Dalton 706-529-5664 Gravy, Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, is Georgia Ballet Dec. 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-528-0881 produced by the Colquitt Miller Arts Council.

Georgia Dance Conservatory For information, call 229-758-5450 or visit Nov. 20-29. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-426-0007 www.swampgravy.com.

Gwinnett Ballet Dec. 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-896-9545 Lafayette Ballet Dec. 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . LaGrange 706-882-9909 Middle Georgia Ballet Dec. 10-14 . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-301-5460 Northeast Atlanta Ballet Nov. 28-30 . . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-921-7277 Roswell Dance Theatre Dec. 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-998-0259 South Georgia Ballet Dec. 13-14 . . . . . . . Thomasville 229-378-arts Southern Dance Theatre Dec. 6-7 . . . . . . . . . Brunswick 912-264-8810

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GEORGIA CALENDAR November 1 – AMERICUS – Georgia Pecan Festival, Rylander Park. 229-924-2646.

1 – BOSTWICK – Cotton Gin Festival. 706342-0182.

1 – CALVARY – Mule Day. 229-377-mule.

1 – CONYERS – Cashore Marionettes’ Simple Gifts, Center Street Arts Theater. 770-922-3143.

1 – DOUGLAS – Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale, Central Square Complex. 912-383-0277.

1 – DOUGLAS – National BBQ Festival, Central Square Complex. 800-385-0002.

1 – ELBERTON – Granite City Fall Festival, Square. 706-283-5651.

1 – EVANS – Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Jabez Hardin Center, 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705.

1 – FLINTSTONE – Rock City’s Enchanted Maize, Blowing Springs Farm. 706-820-2531.

1 – FORT VALLEY – Holiday Market & Box Lunch, Peach Historic Headquarters, 10 a.m.3 p.m. 478-825-5986.

1 – JULIETTE – Syrup Making and Storytelling, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

1 – LONE OAK – Country Festival, 10 a.m.3 p.m. 706-637-4797.

1 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Sweetwater Festival.

800-653-1804.

1 – MOLENA – Molena Fest. 770-884-9711.

1 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE - Contra Dance, Art Center, 6:30 p.m. 706-878-3300.

1 – SAVANNAH – Film Festival, Trustees Theater & Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5051.

1 – TATE – Tate Days. 706-692-5600.

1 – VALDOSTA – Haunted Adventure Nights, Wild Adventures Theme Pk. 229-219-7080.

1 – VIENNA – Big Pig Jig. 229-268-8275.

Christmas in Fitzgerald Christmas Parade Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

1860’s Southern Christmas Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m.

A Blue & Gray Christmas Blue & Gray Museum Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

20 miles from I-75, Exit 82 www.fitzgeraldga.org

C HRISTMAS PARADES NOVEMBER 22 Jonesboro . . . . .4:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 1 Summerville . . . . . .7 p.m.

1 Thomasville . . . .6:30 p.m.

2 Madison . . . . . .5:15 p.m.

4 Athens . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

4 Fitzgerald . . . . .6:30 p.m.

4 LaGrange . . . . . . . .6 p.m.

5 Ringgold . . . . . . . . .6 p.m.

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

6 Blairsville . . . . . . . .4 p.m.

6 Brunswick . . . . . . .9 a.m.

6 Byron . . . . . . . . . . .1 p.m.

6 Cleveland . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

6 Cochran . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

6 Conyers . . . . . . .4:30 p.m.

6 Cornelia . . . . . . . . .4 p.m.

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

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

6 Gordon . . . . . . . . . .2 p.m.

6 Helen . . . . . . . . . . .2 p.m.

6 Savannah . . . . .5:30 p.m.

6 Trenton . . . . . . . . .6 p.m.

6 Warner Robins . . .10 a.m.

7 Thomson . . . . . . . .3 p.m.

11 Calhoun . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.

13 Tybee island . . . . . .3 p.m.

19 Tallapoosa . . . . . . .7 p.m.

770-478-3800 706-859-0910 229-226-3446 706-342-1251 706-613-3589 229-423-9357 706-884-8671 706-935-2251 912-367-7731 706-745-5789 912-279-2603 478-956-2409 706-865-5356 478-934-2965 800-conyers 706-778-7875 912-383-0277 478-825-5986 478-946-1122 706-865-5356 912-234-0295 877-733-3233 478-929-1111 706-597-1000 706-625-3200 912-786-5444 770-574-2482

1 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala Day, FDR Little White House, 12-4 p.m. 706-655-5870.

1 – WASHINGTON – I’d Rather Be in Tignall Festival. 706-285-2736.

1-2 – COLUMBUS – Christmas Made in the South, Convention & Trade Ctr. 706-327-4522.

1-2 – HAMPTON – Battle of Atlanta Reenactment, Nash Farm Battlefield. 770-957-5786.

1-2 – HELEN – Oktoberfest. 800-858-8027.

1-2 – SAVANNAH – Seafood Festival, Rousakis Plaza. 912-234-0295.

1-2 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Arts & Crafts Festival, Iva Park. 912-529-6611.

1-2 – SUMMERVILLE – Rattling Gourd Arts Festival, Civic Center. 706-506-2404.

1-2 – TOCCOA – Harvest Festival, Downtown, 877-toccoa. Currahee Artists Guild Fall Festival, Studio & Frame Shop. 706-886-3728.

1-2 – WASHINGTON – Washington Connections ArtFest, downtown. 706-678-2243.

1-2 – WEST POINT – Farm Days at Oakhurst Farm. 706-289-8762.

1-8 – LUMPKIN – Cotton Pickin’ Good Time, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

1, 8 – COLUMBUS – Market Days on Broadway, 8:30 a.m.-noon. 706-596-0111.

1,8 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Music Concerts, Unicoi State Pk., 8 p.m. 706-878-2201.

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8 – BUFORD – Classic Cruise-In & Show, S&S Ace Hardware, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 770-932-1458.

8 – CALHOUN – Black Tie to Blue Jeans Gala with Lovell Sisters, Elks Lodge. 706-629-9101.

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

8 – DALLAS – Life on the Southern Home Front, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.

8 – DALTON – Veterans Parade, downtown.

800-331-3258.

8 – DARIEN – Fall Fest. 912-230-3099.

Debatable Land Fall Encampment, Fort King George. 912-437-4770.

8 – DOUGLAS – Happy Pappy Car Show.

912-384-7519.

8 – HAZLEHURST – 1890 Celebration. 912375-4543.

8 – JASPER – Taste of Pickens. 706-692-5600.

8 – MCDONOUGH – Chili Cook-off & Fall Festival. 770-288-7300.

8 – MONTICELLO – Monticello-Jasper County Deer Festival, Square. 706-468-8994.

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

8 – RINGGOLD – Opry, Depot. 706-935-3061.

8 – SAVANNAH – Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel. 912-525-5050.

8 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Social Kruisers’ Car Show. 770-464-1866.

8 – TALLAPOOSA – Veterans Freedom Ride & Parade. 770-537-4708.

8 – THOMASVILLE – Green Market, downtown, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 229-227-7020. Cowboy Ball & Benefit Auction, 7 p.m., 229-225-9396.

VW Boys (bluegrass), Municipal Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., 229-227-4050.

8-9 – MOULTRIE – Calico Arts and Crafts Show, Spence Field. 229-985-1968.

1,8 – THE ROCK – Fall Family Fun Days, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

1-15 – THOMSON – Old Frontier Corn Maze, Saturdays. 706-533-2544.

1-16 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Annie, Get Your Gun, Casino Theatre, Thurs.-Sun. 912-638-0338.

1-29 – ST. MARYS – Community Open Market, Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-882-8111.

1-30 – CALHOUN – Festival of Trees, Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2599.

1-30 – TIFTON – Cane Grinding, Georgia Agrirama. 229-386-3344.

2 – NEWNAN – Taste of Newnan, Courthouse Square. 770-253-8283.

2 – ROME – Fine Wine Festival, Forrest Place Ballroom, 3-6 p.m. 706-291-7967.

4-25 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam, fairgrounds, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.

5 – NEWNAN – Market Day, Courthouse Square, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 770-253-8283.

5-7 – COLUMBUS – winterfest2008 Performing Arts Festival, RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.

6-9 – ST. MARYS – Subvet Memorial Service, Kings Bay Sub Base. 912-882-2782.

6-20 – BLUE RIDGE – Pickin’ by Acoustic Musicians, dwntwn, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. 706-632-2144.

7 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad Street, downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.

7 – BRUNSWICK – Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, Historic Ritz Theatre. 912-262-6934.

7 – MACON – First Friday, 6-10 p.m. 478722-9909.

7 – MADISON – Philadelphia Dance Company, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 706-342-4743.

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

7-8 – CALHOUN – Community Chorus, Harris Arts Center, 8 p.m. 706-629-2599.

7-8 – CUMMING – Steam, Antique Tractor, & Gas Engine Expo., Fairgrounds. 770-781-3491.

7-8 – RICHLAND – Pig Fest, Broad Street.

229-887-2253.

7-8 – SAVANNAH – Roundhouse Museum Blues & BBQ Festival. 912-651-3673.

7-9 – MURRAYVILLE – Hemlock Festival, Starbridge Farm. 706-864-4787.

7-9 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Square Art Fair.

912-790-8869. Steam Days at the Roundhouse Museum. 912-651-6823.

8 – ATHENS – Athens Symphony Orchestra, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.

8 – AUGUSTA – Pianist Andrew Armstrong & Augusta Symphony, First Baptist, 7:30 p.m.

706-826-4705 8 – BALL GROUND – Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.5 p.m. 770-894-9336.

8 – BREMEN – Chili Cook-off, downtown.

770-537-2331.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR November 8-9 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tybee in the Fall Art Show, Memorial Park. 912-786-5444.

9 – THOMASVILLE – Sundays at Four Concert, Cultural Center, 4 p.m. 229-226-0588.

10 – ATHENS – U.S. Navy Band-Big Band Sound, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.

10 – COMMERCE – Chocolate Fair, Banks Crossing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 706-677-5265.

11 – AUGUSTA – Veterans Day Service, Riverwalk. 706-737-1532.

11 – DAWSONVILLE – Veterans Day Celebration, Municipal Complex. 706-265-6278.

11 – MCDONOUGH – Veterans Day on the Square, noon. 770-898-3196.

11 – TRENTON – Veterans Day Parade & Celebration, downtown. 877-733-3233.

11-12 – DUBLIN – Service League’s Antique Fair & Tea Room, Heart of Georgia Technical College. 478-272-5766.

11-12 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian Christmas, downtown. 229-227-7020.

12-13 – THOMASVILLE – Christmas Candlelight Tour, Pebble Hill Plantation, 6:30-9 p.m. 229226-2344.

12-18 – SAVANNAH – Children’s Book Festival. 912-652-3665.

13 – ATHENS – The Pajama Game, Classic Center, 7:30 p.m. 800-918-6393.

13 – AUGUSTA – Sacred Heart Holiday Open House. 706-826-4700.

13 – MACON – Festival of Trees Luncheon, Museum of Arts & Sciences, noon. 478-477-3232.

14 – BRUNSWICK – Chris Cauley Concert, Coastal Georgia College. 912-279-5812.

14 – KINGSLAND – Chris Cauley Concert, Camden Center. 912-279-5812.

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14 – MACON – Festival of Trees Gala, Museum of Arts & Sciences, 7 p.m. 478-477-3232.

14-16 – AUGUSTA – Christmas Made in the South, James Brown Arena. 706-722-3521.

14-16 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400 Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.

14-16 – DULUTH – Home for the Holidays Show, Gwinnett Center. 678-455-5192.

15 – AUGUSTA – Claire Lynch & Jessee Winchester, Imperial Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-8341.

15 – DAWSONVILLE – Alaska String Band, 17th Annual Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.

Christmas Craft Festival 15 – FOLKSTON – Sugar Cane Grinding & Syrup Boil, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

912-496-7836.

15 – KNOXVILLE – Merritt Pottery Show & Sale. 478-474-7833.

15 – KINGSLAND – Royal District Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-552-3350.

15 – STATESBORO – International Festival, Mill Creek Regional Park. 912-681-0332.

15 – SUMMERVILLE – Train Excursion to Lafayette, GA and back. 706-859-0910.

15-17 – HAMPTON – Eastman Gun Show, Atlanta Motor Speedway. 770-946-4211.

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

16 – WARNER ROBINS – Graffe String Postell & Neptune Parks in the Village Quartet, First UMC, 3 p.m. 478-923-7024.

17 – LAGRANGE – Christmas in the Gospels, ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA Explorations in Antiquity Ctr. 706-885-0363.

Sponsored by the Glynn Art Association 18 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Tom Trenney Organ Concert, Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.

912-638-2220.

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22-23 – WAYNESBORO – Liberty Art Show, downtown. 706-437-0204.

27 – BUCHANAN – Festival of Trees, Courthouse. 770-646-3369.

27 – DAWSONVILLE – Appalachian Thanksgiving, Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.

27 – MOULTRIE – Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving Night, downtown. 229-890-5455.

27 – TALLAPOOSA – Christmas in Possum Snout. 770-574-2482.

27-29 – LAVONIA – Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park Bluegrass Festival. 706-356-1092.

28 – BRASELTON – Lighting of the Chateau, Chateau Elan Resort. 800-223-wine.

28 – HELEN – Lighting of the Village, downtown. 706-878-2181.

28-29 – RESACA – Lighted Christmas Tree Maze and Live Nativity, Little River Farms. 706629-9688.

29 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, Historic District. 877-4jekyll.

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

29 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Contra Folk Society Festival, Art Ctr., 6:30 p.m. 706-878-3300.

19 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum of N.E. Ga. Demonstration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300.

20 – ALMA – Taste of Christmas, downtown.

912-632-5859.

20 – AUGUSTA – Gingerbread Village Preview Party, Augusta Museum of History, 7 p.m.

706-722-8454.

20 – FORT VALLEY – Picnic in the Park, noon-1:30 p.m. 478-825-5986.

20 – MACON – Adventure on Mars with Nagin Cox, Museum of Arts & Sciences, 6-9 p.m.

478-477-3232.

21-23 – RUTLEDGE – Christmas in the Country. 706-557-9020.

21-23 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antiques & Fine Art Sale, Sea Palms Resort. 912-634-3873.

21-23 – WARM SPRINGS – Candlelight Tours, downtown. 800-337-1927.

21-30 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Gingerbread Village, Augusta Museum of History. 706-722-8454.

22 – ATHENS – Four Tops and Marvelettes, Classic Center. 800-918-6393.

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

22 – CORNELIA – Habersham Holiday 1 – TIFTON – Hometown Holiday CelebraBazaar, Fulbright Aquatic Center. 706-788-4654. tion. 229-391-3903.

22 – FORT GAINES – Christmas at the Fort.

1,9,10 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Holiday High Tea, 229-732-6092.

Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4 p.m. 912-635-2600.

22 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Joyful Noise Festival Honor Choir, Conv. Ctr., 7 p.m. 912-267-4210.

22 – JONESBORO – Holiday at Home Festival & Parade, 4:30 p.m. 770-478-3800.

22 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration, Jarrell Plantation, 10 a.m.2 p.m. 478-986-5172.

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

22 – NICHOLLS – Pioneer Skills Day, General Coffee State Park. 912-384-1581.

22 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Craig Carothers/ John William Davis, Art Center, 8 p.m. 706-878-3300.

22 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Clay and Chardonnay, Glynn Art Assn. 912-638-8770.

Sat. 9 am - 5 pm 22 – TWIN CITY – Cane Grinding, George Smith State Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 478-763-2759.

Sun. 10 am - 4 pm 22 – WARM SPRINGS – A Warm Springs Spence Field - Moultrie Thanksgiving, FDR’s Little White House, 10 a.m.(Sunbelt (Sunbelt Expo Expo Center) Center) 2 p.m. 706-655-5870.

22-23 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Market & 44 miles miles SE SE of of Hwy. Hwy. 319 319 on on Hwy. Hwy. 133 133 Sugar Plum Tearoom, North Georgia Technical College. 706-896-0932.

22-23 – CUMMING – Christmas in Central Park. 770-889-1072.

22-23 – DOUGLAS – Downtown Holiday Open House, 1-5 p.m. 912-383-0277.

22-23 – LAGRANGE– Christmas Open House, downtown. 706-884-8671.

22-23 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Wildwww.calicocrafts.com life Arts Festival, Cultural Center. 229-226-0588.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR December 2-16 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam, fairgrounds, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.

3-31 – CANTON – Winterfest, Tanglewood Farm. 770-667-6464.

4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Christmas Stories, Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 912-635-2600.

4 – MADISON – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743.

4 – WARRENTON – Hometown Christmas, downtown. 706-465-9604.

4-5 – ATHENS – Holiday Concert, UGA School of Music. 706-542-3737.

4-5 – SUMMERVILLE – Christmas in the Park. 706-859-0910.

4,11 – BLUE RIDGE – Pickin’ by Acoustic Musicians, downtown, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. 706-632-2144.

5 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad St., downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. Mountain Heart & Tony Rice, Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341.

5 – CONYERS – Olde Town Christmas Party, 5-9 p.m. 800-conyers.

5 – FRANKLIN – A Taste of a Chattahoochee Christmas, downtown. 888-331-0560.

5 – NEWNAN – Market Day, Courthouse Square, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 770-253-8283.

5 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Yuletide Festival, Art Center. 706-878-3300.

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

5 – WAYNESBORO – Christmas on Liberty Square, downtown. 706-554-5451.

5-6 – ATHENS – Idols in concert, Classic Center, 8 p.m. 800-918-6393.

5-6 – BRUNSWICK – Christmas on HofwylBroadfield Plantation, 7-9 p.m. 912-264-7333.

5-6 – MADISON – Morgan County Historical Society’s Christmas Tour of Homes. 706-342-9627.

5-6 – ROME – Candles and Carols of Christmases Past, Martha Berry Museum. 706-368-6789.

5-7 – DOUGLAS – Christmas Wizard of Oz. 912-383-0277.

5-14 – LAGRANGE – Follow the Shepherds Walk, Explorations in Antiquity Ctr. 706-885-0363.

5-27 – RESACA – Lighted Christmas Tree Maze & Live Nativity, Little River Farms, Fridays & Saturdays. 706-629-9688.

6 – ADEL – A Christmas with Friends, Reed Bingham State Park. 229-896-3551.

6 – ALTO – Christmas at Fort Hollingsworth.

706-754-4538.

6 – BRUNSWICK – Holiday Bazaar, Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 912-262-6934. Oglethorpe Ball, Old City Hall, 7 p.m., 912-258-1588.

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

6 – CARTERSVILLE – Atlanta Pops, The Grand Theatre. 770-386-7343.

6 – CLEVELAND – Christmas in the Mountains Celebration, Square, 3-8 p.m. 706-969-3336.

6 – CONYERS – Atlanta Boy Choir Concert, Monastery of Holy Spirit, 6:30 p.m. 770-602-2606.

6 – DAWSONVILLE – Christmas Open House, Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.

6 – DOUGLAS – Main Street Christmas & Festival of Lights Parade, Atkinson Plaza. 912-384-5161.

6 – EATONTON – Bicentennial 200th Anniversary & Christmas Parade. 478-414-6830.

6 – FITZGERALD – 1860’s Southern Christmas, Jeff Davis Site, 5-7 p.m. 229-831-2335.

6 – FOLKSTON – Christmas on Chesser Island. 912-496-7836.

6 – FORT GAINES – Lighted Boat Parade, George Bagby State Park, 6-7 p.m. 229-768-2571.

6 – FORT VALLEY – Mayor’s Christmas Party/ Peach Co. Chorus, Austin Theatre. 478-825-5986.

6 – FORT VALLEY – Christmas at Pineola Farms. 478-827-0894.

6 – GORDON – Free Market Day on the Green & Christmas Parade. 478-946-1122.

6 – HELEN – Deck the Halls of Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659, x305.

6 – JULIETTE – Plantation Christmas, Jarrell Plantation, 1-4 p.m. 478-986-5172.

6 – LAGRANGE – Sons of Lafayette Concert, 1st Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. 706-884-8671.

6 – LOCUST GROVE – Old-Fashioned Christmas, downtown, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-884-8671.

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NOVEMBER 6 – LUMPKIN – Westville by Candlelight, 27 Locust Grove . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-692-2320 888-733-1850. Christmas Workshop, Providence 28 Brunswick . . . . .5:30 p.m. 912-279-2603 Canyon State Park. 229-838-6202.

28 Helen . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-878-2181 6 – PORT WENTWORTH – Senora 29 Blue Ridge . . . . . . . . .dusk 800-899-6867 Guadalupe Festival. 912-966-7428.

29 Ellijay . . . . . . . . . . .10 a.m. 706-635-2782 6 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the River & 29 Jekyll Island . . . .6:30 p.m.

877-4jekyll Lighted Parade, Historic River. 912-234-0295.

DECEMBER 6 – ST. MARYS – Christmas in Gilman Park & 1 Smyrna . . . . . . . .6-9 p.m. 770-434-6000 Search for the Yule Log. 912-882-4000.

2 St. Marys . . . . . . .6-9p.m. 800-868-8687 6 – TIFTON – Hometown Holiday & 4 Kingsland . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 912-729-5999 Christmas Parade. 229-391-3903.

4 Marietta . . . . . . .5:30 p.m. 770-794-5601 6 – TRENTON – Christmas in the Park and 4 Thomson . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-597-1000 Parade, downtown. 888-733-3233.

5 Bremen . . . . . . . .6-8 p.m. 770-537-2331 6 – UNION POINT – Christmas Bazaar. 7065 Columbus . . . . .6:30 p.m. 706-322-1613 486-4102.

5 Port Wentworth 6:30 p.m. 912-966-7428 6 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor 6 Augusta (Riverwalk) .4 p.m. 706-722-8000 Remembered, FDR’s Little White House, 12-3 6 Blairsville . . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 706-745-5493 p.m. 706-655-5870.

6 Conyers . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. 800-conyers 6-7 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at the 6 Roswell . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. 770-641-3950 Cabin, Red Top Mountain St. Pk. 770-975-4226.

7 Alpharetta . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 678-297-6078 6-7 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Christmas, 7 Homer . . . . . . . . .6-8 p.m. 706-677-3510 National Civil War Naval Museum at Port 7 Ringgold . . . . . . .5-9 p.m. 706-935-3061 Columbus. 706-327-9798.

8 Thomasville . . . . . . .6 p.m. 229-228-2924 6-7 – DALTON – Traditions Arts & Crafts 13 Blairsville (Vogel) .4:45 p.m. 706-745-2628 Show, fairgrounds. 706-275-8802.

13 Social Circle . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-464-1866 6-7 – MACON – Christmas in Historic Ingleside Village, downtown. 800-768-3401.

6-7 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Sautee Players’s Original Area Stories, Art Center. 706878-3300.

City of Fort Valley, Georgia 6-7 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Christmas Crafts Festival, Pier Village. 912-638-8770.

6-7 – THOMSON – Festival Off Main, The Depot. 706-597-1000.

Georgia’s Largest Outdoor Municipal 6-7 – WATKINSVILLE – Oconee Cultural Lighting Display South of Atlanta Arts Foundation 14th Annual Holiday Market.

November 29 - January 11 706-769-4565, 6, 13, 28 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Candlelight Tours, Old Governor’s Mansion, 6-8 p.m. 478455-4545.

Saturday, December 6 6-23 – WATKINSVILLE – Artists of OCAF, OCAF Center, Tues.-Sat. 706-769-4565.

Christmas Parades 6-29 – ST. MARYS – Community Market, Fort Valley at 5 p.m., Byron at 1 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-882-8111.

Byron Christmas Bazaar 7 – AUSTELL – Toys for Tots Car Show, WalHistoric Downtown Byron, 1 p.m.

Mart. 678-895-6660.

Community Choir Concert 7 – CALHOUN – Christmas Jamboree, Harris Austin Theatre, Downtown Fort Valley, 7 p.m.

Arts Center, 1-6 p.m. 706-629-2599.

Tour of Homes 7 – COLUMBUS – Bob Barr Community December 6 at Byron Band, Jordan H.S. Aud., 3 p.m. 706-660-0254.

December 13 at Fort Valley 7 – DAHLONEGA – Gold Museum Open House, Free Admission. 706-864-2257.

7 – DARIEN – Plantation Christmas, Ashantilly Center, 4:30 p.m. 912-437-4473.

Festival of Trees 7 – FOLKSTON – Christmas on Chesser Dec. 1-31 (closed Mondays) Island, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. 912496-7836.

FORT VALLEY BYRON 7 – LINCOLNTON – Holidays in Olde Lincoln 478-825-5986 478-956-2409 Town & Christmas Parade. 706-359-7970.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR December 7 – THOMASVILLE – Singers Holiday Performance, Cultural Ctr., 4 p.m. 226-226-6964.

7 – WOODBINE – Community Christmas Celebration, Methodist Church. 912-576-3211.

7-14 – LAGRANGE – Nativity Festival. 706884-8671.

8 – LUMPKIN – Westville by Candlelight.

888-733-1850.

9 – FITZGERALD – A Blue & Gray Christmas, Blue & Gray Museum, 6:30 p.m. 229-426-5069.

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

10 – MONTICELLO – Bicentennial Celebration, Square. 706-468-1995.

11 – COLUMBUS – Symphony Orchestra & Cherish the Ladies Celtic Group, RiverCenter for

Performing Arts. 706-256-3632.

11 – DOUGLAS – Peppermint Pops, 7 p.m.

912-383-0277.

11 – THOMASVILLE – Puppeteer David Null, Storefront Theater. 229-226-0863.

11 – WARNER ROBINS – USAF Reserve Command Band Concert, Museum of Aviation.

478-327-0555.

11-12 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian Christmas, downtown. 229-227-7020.

11-13 – THE ROCK – Journey to the Manger, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

12 – WASHINGTON – Christmas at Callaway Plantation. 706-678-7060.

12-13 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Christmas

by Candlelight, Chief Vann House. 706-695-2598.

12-13 – CUMMING – Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Festival. 770-423-1330.

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Nov. 1-Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Story of the Star, Macon Planetarium, Saturdays Nov 3-Dec. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun Nov. 8-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park Nov. 14-Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Show, Old Cannery Art Ctr., weekends Nov. 15-Dec. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas House, 1620 Mt. Paran Rd. Nov. 15-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Wild Adventures, Valdosta Nov. 15-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in Lights, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park Nov. 15-Jan. 7. . . . . . . . . Christmas Around the World at Smith Plantation, Roswell Nov. 15-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences Nov. 21-Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain Nov. 21-Jan. 3 . Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain Nov. 21-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deck the Falls, Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain Nov. 22-Dec. 19 . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Show & Sale, Old Courthouse, Blue Ridge Nov. 22-Dec. 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dollhouse Christmas at Barrington Hall, Roswell Nov. 22-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights at the Estes, Fort Gaines Nov. 22-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Roswell, Historic District Nov. 22-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Across the USA, Bulloch Hall, Roswell Nov. 25-Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of the South, Grovetown Nov. 26-Dec. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen Nov. 26-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands Nov. 26-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victorian Christmas, Summerville Nov. 27-Dec. 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Southern Tree Plantation, Blairsville Nov. 27-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens Holiday Lights, Sandy Creek Park Nov. 28-Dec. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extended Shopping Hours in Warm Springs Village Nov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . . . . Child’s Christmas, King & Prince Resort, St. Simons Island Nov. 29-Dec. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Downtown Buchanan Nov. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Island on Jekyll Island, Historic District Nov. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern Lights: A Savannah Holiday Celebration Nov. 29-Jan. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Downtown Fort Valley Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nights of Lights, Guido Gardens, Metter Dec. 1-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallapoosa Festival of Lights, Helton Howland Park Dec. 5-27 . . . . . . Lighted Christmas Tree Maze & Live Nativity, Resaca, Fri & Sat. Dec. 5-28 . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees (Fri.-Sun.), Ocoee Whitewater Ctr., Blue Ridge Dec. 6-21. . . . . . . . . . . Dahlonega’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration, Square Dec. 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of OCAF Shop, Watkinsville Dec. 6-24 . . . . . . Antebellum Christmas at Old Governor’s Mansion, Milledgeville Dec. 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History, Jekyll Island Historic District Tours Dec. 20-Jan. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Nativity, Rialto Center, Atlanta

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478-477-3232 706-629-2599 770-498-5690 706-864-8785 404-733-4620 800-808-0872 404-223-4412 770-641-3978 478-477-3232 800-225-5292 706-820-2531 423-821-2544 706-632-2144 770-640-3855 229-768-2789 800-776-7935 770-992-1731 706-825-6441 800-858-8027 800-840-5253 706-859-0910 706-745-0601 706-369-9732 800-337-1927 912-638-3631 770-646-3369 877-453-5955 912-644-6452 478-825-5986 478-967-2358 912-685-2222 770-574-2482 706-629-9688 423-496-0102 800-231-5543 706-769-4565 800-653-1804 912-635-4036 404-651-1234

GEORGIA CALENDAR December

19 – MACON – Jim Brickman’s Holiday Concert, Grand Theatre, 8 p.m. 478-301-5460.

19 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum of N.E. Ga. Demonstration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300.

19-21 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400 Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.

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

20 – CONYERS – Etowah Jazz Orchestra, H.S. Aud., 8 p.m. 770-922-3143.

20 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Contra Dance, Art Center, 6:30 p.m. 706-878-3300.

21 – AUGUSTA – The 12 Bands of Christmas, Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341.

21 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Medieval Christmas Concert, Faith Chapel, 7:30 p.m. 912-635-2600.

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

31 – BUCHANAN – Bell Tower Bash, Square.

770-646-8978.

31 – CORNELIA – Apple Drop, downtown.

706-778-7875.

31 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Lawrenceville Rings, Square. 678-226-2639.

31 – SAUTEE – New Year’s Eve, Black Bear Conference Center. 706-348-1774.

31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Fireworks, Pier, Midnight. 912-786-5444.

31-Jan. 3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Family New Year’s Celebration, Epworth by the Sea. 912638-8688.

12-13 – THOMASVILLE – Christmas Candlelight Tours, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-226-2344.

12-14 – NORCROSS – Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show, N. Atlanta Trade Ctr. 478-935-9345.

12-14 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Community Chorale, Art Center. 706-878-3300.

13 – BATESVILLE – Georgia Scenic Hwy. 197 Treasure Hunt. (scenic197.com) 13 – BYRON – Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m.2 p.m. 478-956-2409.

13 – DALLAS – Christmas on the Homefront, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.

13 – DARIEN – A Colonial Christmas at Fort King George, 7-9 p.m. 912-437-4770.

13 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, 2-6 p.m.

Christmas on the Pond, 6-9 p.m. 912-383-0277.

13 – FORT GAINES – Breakfast with Santa, George Bagby St. Pk., 8:30-10:30 a.m. 229-768-2571.

13 – GRANTVILLE – A Calico Christmas.

678-877-0242.

13 – HARLEM – Christmas in the Heart of Downtown Harlem. 706-556-0043.

13 – HELEN – Father Christmas, Nacoochee Village, 1-6 p.m. 706-878-9957.

13 – JEKYLL ISLAND – A Dickens Feast, J.I. Club Hotel, 7:30 p.m. 912-635-2600.

13 – NICHOLLS – Christmas on the Pond, Gen. Coffee State Park, 6-9 p.m. 912-384-1581.

13 – RICHMOND HILL – Winter Muster & Battle at Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.

13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – James Oglethorpe’s B’day Celebration, Ft. Frederica. 912-638-3639.

13 – TIFTON – Victorian Christmas & Cane Grinding Party, Georgia Agrirama. 229-386-3344.

13 – WASHINGTON – A Christmas Carol, Robert Toombs House. 706-678-2226.

13 – WINDER – A Fort Yargo Christmas, Fort Yargo State Park, 5-8 p.m. 770-867-3489.

13-14 – ATHENS – Symphony Christmas Concert, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.

13-14 – SAVANNAH – Candlelantern Weekend, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787.

14 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony Orchestra, ASU Arts Theatre, 3 p.m. 706-826-4705.

14 – CRAWFORDVILLE – Victorian Christmas, A.H. Stephens Historic Pk., 2-5 p.m. 706-456-2602. * Mistletoe Market & Sugar 14 – SAVANNAH – Colonial Christmas, Wormsloe Historic site, 2-5 p.m. 912-353-3023. PhilPlum Tearoom - Nov. 22 & 23 harmonic Chorus, Vic’s on the River. 877-savannah. * Christmas Parade 14 – TOCCOA – Christmas at Travelers Rest Dec. 6 - Downtown , 4 p.m.

Historic Site, 1-5 p.m. 706-886-2256.

15 – BRUNSWICK – A Golden Isles Christmas * Christmas Tree Lighting Concert, Glynn Academy Aud. 912-234-2006. at Vogel State Park 15 – KINGSLAND – Royal District Market, Dec. 13 - 4:45 p.m.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-552-3350.

16 – ST. MARYS – Live Nativity, 5:30-8:30 BLAIRSVILLE-UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE p.m. 912-882-8111.

16 – THOMASVILLE – Romeros in Concert, www.blairsvillechamber.com Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404.

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Blairsville —

make magical mountain memories

1-877-745-5789

Have a Merry, Busy, Wonderful Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights Rock City’s 14th annual Enchanted Garden of Lights and Deck the Falls at Ruby Falls are Christmas events planned on Lookout Mountain from Nov. 21-Jan. 3. New this year at Ruby Falls will be a “Ruby Red Christmas” on weekends in December.

A million lights will brighten the mountain with more than 25 holiday scenes along the Enchanted Trail at Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights. Enjoy cookie decorating and nightly entertainment in the pavilion next to a warm fireplace and a freshly brewed cup of Starbucks coffee. Pose for a picture with Old St. Nick, Rocky the Elf, and his special holiday guests! Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Tenn., Rock City is an enchanted, 4,100-foot walking trail showcasing lush gardens and soaring rock formations. The Enchanted Garden of Lights is open from 6-9 p.m. nightly, with daily Rock City hours from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.seerockcity.com or 706-820-2531.

Deck the Falls at Ruby Falls, with its new state-of-the-art LED lighting at the waterfall, will provide a spectacular light show combined with traditional Christmas music. The Ruby Red Christmas on Fridays and Saturdays in December will feature a Currier & Ives old style holiday from 5-9 p.m., snowfalls at the Cavern Castle every 10 minutes, characters in period costumes, and live acoustical music. Children can decorate a Christmas card and visit with Santa. Ruby Falls is America’s deepest commercial cave and largest underground waterfall open to the public. Enjoy a guided tour through the fascinating cavern with its unique rock formations. Ruby Falls is open daily except Christmas Day, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. www.rubyfalls.com or 423-821-2544.

Christmas Tour of Homes in Madison The Morgan County Historical Society will present its biennial Christmas Tour of Homes in Madison on December 5-6. The tour will showcase an intimate view of Madison’s past, a past filled with excellent examples of Greek Revival, Victorian, and Craftsman architecture. Stroll tree-lined streets in this enchanting antebellum town to see the homes beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Day tours are scheduled from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with candlelight tours from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 before Dec. 3 and $25 beginning Dec. 3. There are special rates for groups of 10 or more and special combo ticket rates. Visa and MasterCard will be accepted.

Madison offers charming restaurants, shops, and accommodations and is located an hour east of Atlanta and thirty minutes south of Athens. Ample parking is free.

For information contact Heritage Hall-Tour Headquarters, 277 South Main St., Madison; phone 706-342-9627; visit www.friendsofheritagehall.org; or email: madisonheritagehall@yahoo.com.

The Merritt Pecan Company in Weston The Merritt Pecan Company offers a large selection of items including pecans, log rolls, homemade pecan pies, homemade cakes, jellies, jams, syrups, pralines, brittle, candy coated pecans, sugar-free items (candy, jellies, syrups), gift baskets and boxes, T- shirts, cookbooks, Georgia souvenirs, Vidalia onion products, homemade jerky, and BBQ sauces. All of the pecans are grown and harvested on their farms and processed at their plant.

The retail store is located on Hwy 520 in Weston, Georgia, halfway between Albany and Columbus. Store hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. every day except Christmas Day. Merritt Pecan Company takes pride in its clean restrooms and also has a Chevron Food Mart with a wide range of convenience store items, gas, diesel, a food court, and an ATM machine. Outside picnic tables are available, and there is ample space to walk a dog.

Items can also be ordered from www.merritt-pecan.com.

For more information phone 1-800-762-9152.

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Christmas in Georgia!

Calico Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Moultrie The Calico Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held in Moultrie on November 8-9. Enjoy early holiday shopping as you browse over 400 booths filled with gifts for all occasions as well as holiday and seasonal decorations.

This year promises many new crafts along with favorites from past shows. Among the one-of- a-kind items will be beautiful handcrafted iron home and garden décor, whimsical Christmas decorations, architectural décor, and outdoor seasonal decorations. All of these items are made by local artisans and crafts people. A variety of entertainment for both the young and young at heart will include visits with Santa and clogging performers from across the Southeast.

Visitors can also register to win a piece of handcrafted furniture donated by John Bruce.

The site of the show will be Spence Field, home of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, located 4 miles S.E. of U.S. 319 on Hwy. 133 in Moultrie. Hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission will be $5.00 per adult with children 12 and under free with an adult.

No pets allowed. For more information call 229-985-1968 or e-mail info@calicocrafts.com or visit www.calicocrafts.com.

Christmas in the Mountains of White County Christmas in the Mountains is a magical time in White County. Holiday festivities will begin at Babyland General’s Appalachian Christmas on Nov. 22. The Festival of Trees at Unicoi State Park will be held Nov. 26Dec. 13. Trees and wreaths will be theme decorated and on display for a silent auction. Also at Unicoi, Deck the Halls on Dec. 6 will include holiday crafts, hayrides, and music in the decorated lodge. Admission will be free; parking will be $2.

Helen, a quaint Bavarian village in North Georgia, will kick off the holiday season with the Lighting of the Village on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. The Christmas parade will take place on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

Cleveland will celebrate with a “Christmas in the Mountains Celebration.” Festivities will begin Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. with pictures with Santa, choral groups, arts and crafts vendors, and a lighted parade at 7 p.m. Children’s activities will include moon walks, rock climbing, face painting, and more.

Other events will include a Tour of Homes in White County on Dec. 6, Community Chorale Concerts at the Sautee Nacoochee Center Dec. 12-14, and Father Christmas in Nacoochee Village on Dec. 13 from 1-6 p.m.

Visit www.whitecountychamber.org, phone 706-865-5356 or 800-392-8279, or e-mail whitecountychamber@whitecountychamber.org.

Holiday Events in Fitzgerald A Blue and Gray Christmas with caroling and refreshments will be held at the Blue & Gray Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Located in a historical railroad depot, the museum tells through a documentary and more than 1200 artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots 229-426-5069.

An 1860’s Southern Christmas will be held at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Fitzgerald on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5-7 p.m. Visitors will be guided by candlelight to stations that represent changes that happened to Christmas during the 1860’s while a hand bell choir plays period Christmas songs. There will be pictures with Santa in period clothing, refreshments, and demonstrations on making hand-dipped candles and salt-dough ornaments. 229-831-2335.

A Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. (229-423-9357). Visit the Fire Engine Museum, and view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who moved there from 38 states. Walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side.

Delight in home-cooked foods. Phone 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

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National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure was developed by the world’s largest children’s museum, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, in partnership with the National Geographic Society, the world’s most recognized map experts. This exhibit will be open at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon through January 11, 2009.

The exhibition is filled with activities to help visitors navigate through new, interactive technologies and ancient mapping techniques. Even younger children can engage in hands-on experiences as they learn about maps and globes.

Visitors will travel on virtual journeys with world renowned explorers.They can maneuver a robot through the Great Pyramid in Egypt to search for Khufu’s tomb, track elephants in the jungles of Africa, trace Amelia Earhart’s flight paths across the world on an interactive wall map and sit in a recreation of the cockpit in her Lockheed Electra, search for Blackbeard’s pirate ship off the coast of North Carolina, navigate with the North Star, see how weather is forecast with images from space, drive a computer generated rover on Mars, and study a real, life-size model of the Mars Exploration Rover.

For information phone 478-477-3232 or visit www.masmacon.com.

Victorian Holiday Open House at Port Columbus A Victorian Holiday Open House will be held December 6-7 at the Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum which will be decorated with circa 1863 decorations and trees. A Civil War Era Santa will be there to listen to children’s want lists. Photos and Breakfast with Santa will be available. “Santa, as we know him, first appeared in Christmas 1862 at an army camp to pass out presents to soldiers,” said museum executive director Bruce Smith.

A Civil War Naval History Symposium is scheduled for January 10 and will feature noted Civil War historians from all over the country. A reception will be held January 9 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea. See the iron ram CSS Jackson, the blockade runner Virginia, the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee, replicas of the USS Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle, and a battle simulator theater. Open daily 9 a.m.5 p.m. 1002 Victory Dr., Columbus. For information, 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.

Art in Motion Georgia’s Phenomenal Motorcycle Museum Downtown Warm Springs, GA • Over 50 Vintage & Collectible Motorcycles • Jukeboxes & Game Room Collectibles • Large Petrobilia Collection • Advertising Open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Expanded hours over holiday

www.prestonopportunities.com

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WARM SPRINGS 24th Annual

Candlelight Tour November, 21, 22, 23

Shop from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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

Sunday thru Thursday are regular hours.

1.800.FDR.1927

www.warmspringsga.ws • www.visitmeriwether.com

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Visits from Santa to S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth Santa will arrive at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. There will be pizza, music, and children's activities, and photos with Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join Engineer Santa for a snack breakfast in the Exhibit Hall on Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be followed by a 15 minute caboose ride. Take your camera. Cost will be $3 per person in addition to regular museum admission. Reservations are required.

The museum will be a stop on the Piedmont Pilgrimage Nov. 6-9 and will celebrate Model Railroad Days Nov. 8-9 with model railroads of various scales from clubs across Metro Atlanta. Ideas will abound for Christmas gifts.

“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 80 pieces of retired railway rolling stock, maintenance of way equipment, and a cross section of busses and trolleys. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary with admission. The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. With ad on page 31 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. For more information phone 770-476-2013 or visit www.srmduluth.org.

A Hometown Holiday in Conyers Celebrate the holidays in Conyers, brimming with all of the charm and hospitality that small towns are known for with the perfect mix of holiday fun and activities. Conyers is located only 25 miles east of Atlanta.

The holiday season will begin with the opening of the Olde Town Conyers Pavilion Ice Skating Rink located at 949 South Main Street on Friday, Nov.14. The rink will be open Nov. 14, 2008-Feb. 8, 2009. Hours of operation will vary, so call the Conyers Welcome Center at 1-800-conyers or visit www.icedays.com for a schedule.

The Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 5, will feature complimentary carriage rides, shopping and dining opportunities, visits with Santa, and a Secret Santa Shop for kids. The Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6, will start at 4:30 p.m. Later that evening, the Atlanta Boy Choir will fill Conyers’ Monastery of the Holy Spirit with the angelic sounds of the season. The Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 7, will feature six homes decked out in their holiday finery.

For more information on these events and year-round event information in Conyers, visit www.conyersga.com or call 1-800-conyers.

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Holiday Shopping at Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more.

Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be November 7-9 and December 12-14.

Hours are Friday and Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. For more information phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

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 offerings, Whales and Amazing Journeys, 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, a perfect destination for children and families during the upcoming holidays, 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 229639-2650 or 877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.

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The Art in Motion Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Warm Springs The Art in Motion Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Warm Springs has over 50 vintage motorcycles. It is among the best small museums of vintage motorcycles in the Southeast and currently the largest in Georgia. Among the bikes is the well-known Art Sigal collection; Sigal was a pioneer in the collecting of vintage bikes. Other bikes of distinction include bikes dating back to 1902, racing bikes, military bikes, a collection of British and Indian bikes, and a 1978 Harley in its original crate.

Also in the museum are a large collection of petrobilia, a large collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, a magic collection including Houdini’s leg irons and handcuffs, and collectible jukeboxes that are often played for visitors.

The Museum is owned by Preston Evans who has been in the antique and collectible business for over 30 years, conducted Opportunities Auctions in Metro-Atlanta, and in 2007 purchased the courtyard, a nest of small buildings tucked away behind the Main Street buildings in Warm Springs. Evans opened a deli and ice cream parlor and filled other buildings with antiques and collectibles. The admission price of $5 comes with a money back guarantee. (No one has yet to ask for a refund.) It also allows unlimited visits for a period of one year. For more information phone 770-502-0028 or 678-296-3326 or visit www.prestonopportunities.com.

Mistletoe Market & Other Holiday Events in Blairsville The Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held Nov. 22-23 at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. The Market and Tearoom will be open Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The artists and crafters will be in the indoor Conference Center; in the café area the popular Tearoom will serve salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Admission will be $2, and parking will be free.

This annual event is sponsored by the Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts Guild, Inc. 706-896-0932.

Christmas at Southern Tree Plantation, Nov. 27-Dec. 23, will include Christmas trees, hayrides, animals, kid train ride, marshmallow roasting, maze, gift shop, playground, and pony rides and inflatable slide on selected days. 706-745-0601.

Blairsville will have a Christmas Parade on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony downtown at 6 p.m. Vogel State Park’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 13 at 4:45 p.m. will feature caroling, hayrides, bonfires, and hot chocolate. For information on Blairsville call 877745-5789 or visit www.blairsvillechamber.com.

Festival of Lights Christmas Parade December 6 Saturday 6:30 p.m.

11th Annual

McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes

December 13th Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Seven Beautifully Decorated Homes

DOUGLAS, GA

Tickets: $12/advance, $15 day of Tour

912-383-0277 www.cityofdouglas.com

Self-Guided Tour beginning at McDonough First United Methodist Church with heavy holiday hors d’oeuvres & holiday gift basket auction

770-957-4150 www.mcdonoughumc.org

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Festival Off Main in Thomson Thomson’s 6th Annual Festival Off Main will be held Dec. 6-7 in the downtown historic district along Railroad Street. It will offer a variety of activities for the entire family. Shop for gifts and decorations from the many arts and crafts vendors; and enjoy live entertainment, a food court, door prizes, and rides for the children including a rock climbing wall.

The weekend of events will kick off with the annual tree lighting ceremony outside the Chamber of Commerce office at the old train depot on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. The Depot Dash, a 5K run/walk, will start Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. and will run through the downtown historic neighborhood.

Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, make a special holiday craft; enjoy story time with Santa, and have a photo made with Santa himself.

Tickets for Breakfast with Santa must be purchased in advance. A Holiday Tour of Homes will begin Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

The event will culminate with the annual Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. For more information about Festival Off Main, or to register for the Depot Dash, call the ThomsonMcDuffie County Chamber of Commerce at 706-597-1000 or visit www.festivaloffmain.com.

Candlelight Tours in Warm Springs Warm Springs will have its 24th annual Candlelight Tour Nov. 21-23; and throughout this quaint 19th century town streets will be aglow with candles and the twinkle of lights, and the buildings will be adorned with garlands and bows. There will be entertainment, carolers, buggy rides, a train ride for children, and mulled cider served along the sidewalk.

Santa Claus will visit on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

The Candlelight Tour will be Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. During the holiday season, Nov. 28-Dec. 20, stores will be open Fridays and Saturdays until 9 p.m. with normal hours Sundays through Thursdays.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, Warm Springs, with natural warm water, has welcomed tourists for over a century. Today it is home to FDR’s Little White House and Museum and a downtown filled with unique shops, restaurants, and lodging. For more information visit www.warmspringsga.ws or www.visitmeriwether.com, or call 800-FDR-1927 or 706-655-3322.

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

Jekyll Island: Holiday Island will be celebrated from Nov. 29-Jan. 1 with a Tree Lighting ceremony on Nov. 29; other events will include Bingo with Santa, storytelling, and tours. Holidays in History Tours through the historic district are scheduled for Dec. 6-31. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel will host holiday high teas, a Dickens feast, Christmas storytelling, and a concert by a Scottish bagpiper. A Medieval Christmas Concert will be held at Faith Chapel on Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. (912-635-2600).

Brunswick: There will be a Christmas tree lightingceremony on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m.; a parade on Dec. 6 at 9 a.m.; The Christmas Carol at the Historic Ritz Theatre Dec. 1921; The Nutcracker on Dec. 6-7; Christmas on HofwylBroadfield Plantation on Dec. 5-6; and a Golden Isles Christmas Concert at Glynn Academy Auditorium on Dec. 15.

St. Simons Island: Events will include a Tour of Homes on Dec. 13; a Child’s Christmas at King & Prince Resort Nov. 28Dec. 24; the Christmas Crafts Festival at Pier Village on Dec. 6-7; and Gen. Oglethorpe’s Birth Celebration at Ft. Frederica on Dec. 13.

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

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Douglas Festival of Lights Parade The annual Festival of Lights Parade will be held in Douglas on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade will be “Christmas in Candyland.” One of the largest night-time parades in Southeast Georgia, this event will feature over 100 entries watched by over 25,000 spectators. Citizens of all ages will line the streets as the Festival of Lights Parade lights up Peterson Avenue. Other events during the day will include Holiday Shopping, Music on Main, and a 5K road race prior to the Christmas Parade.

Douglas will also host other events during the holiday season: Downtown Holiday Open House on November 23 from 1-5 p.m.; Christmas Wizard of Oz December 5-7; Peppermint Pops on December 11 at 7 p.m.; Santa’s Stroll on December 13 from 2-6 p.m.; and Christmas on the Pond on December 13 from 6-9 p.m. For more information call 888-426-3334 or 912-384-4555 or 912-383-0277 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.

Christmas Events in LaGrange The Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange offers full-scale replicas from the time of Christ and Biblical meals, arranges tours to the Land of the Bible, has a book store and gift store with items from the Holy Lands, and presents special events and lectures. The Center will host an Advent Workshop entitled Christmas in the Gospels on Nov. 17. A special event, Follow the Shepherds Walks, is scheduled for Dec. 5-14. A Christmas Drama, The Long Road to Bethlehem, will be presented Dec. 19-21. Phone 706-885-0363 or visit www.explorationsinantiquity.net.

Other holiday events will include the Christmas Open House in Downtown LaGrange on Nov. 22 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Nov. 23 from 1-5 p.m.; a Christmas parade on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.; and the West Georgia Hospice Tour of Homes starting at Hills & Dales Estate on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.

The Sons of Lafayette will present a Christmas concert at the First Presbyterian Church on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Lafayette Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker on Dec. 5-7 at the Troup High Arts Center. During a Nativity Festival on Dec. 7-14, five local churches will host nativity scenes and religious art from around the world. For information on these and other events phone 706-884-8671 or visit www.lagrangechamber.com.

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Christmas in Calhoun The Festival of Trees will be held in Calhoun Nov. 3-Dec. 7. Experience the magic of the holiday season by visiting the Harris Arts Center’s display of 100 plus sumptuously decorated, themed Christmas trees. Admission will be free, and entries run the gamut from traditional to whimsical. Local businesses and talented individuals and artists will share their creative vision to delight all ages and interests – fairies, toys and trains, sports, nature, Santas, snowflakes and so much more! These imaginative decorations will be offered for silent auction, plus a magnificent raffle tree.

706-629-2599 The New Echota State Historic Christmas Candlelight Tour is scheduled for Dec. 6 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your candle lantern to kick off the holiday season. Celebrate Christmas New Echota-style with decorations, music, and refreshments reminiscent of the 19th century Cherokee Nation Capital. Dress warmly and wear good walking shoes for this one-mile walking tour of the historic Cherokee town. Admission will be $5. 706-624-1321.

For more information on Calhoun and Gordon County, visit www.exploregordoncounty.com or phone 800-887-3811.

Christmas Tours at the Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville The Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville will be displaying authentic Victorian décor during its Annual Holiday Tours Dec. 6-24.

Special Candlelight Tours will be offered on Dec. 6, 13, and 18 from 6-8 p.m. Music and refreshments will be a part of the evening.

The Old Governor’s Mansion, a National Historic Landmark completed in 1839, was the home of Georgia’s governors until 1868.

Serving as the political and social base of the capital, the Mansion played a pivotal role in the antebellum and Civil War periods. In Nov. 1864 the Mansion serve as Sherman’s headquarters in Milledgeville during the March to the Sea. Recently, the Mansion underwent an award-winning $9.5 million dollar restoration returning it to its c1851 appearance. Tours run Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4 and Sunday 2-4; all tours begin on the hour.

The Museum store has unique gifts including jewelry, fragrances, music boxes, candies, books, colorful throws, custom baskets, prints by local artists, and more.

For more information on the holiday tours call 478-445-4545 or visit www.gcsu.edu/mansion.

Conyers . . .

so much to offer during the holidays!

Olde Town Christmas Party December 5

Hometown Holiday Parade December 6

Ice Skating at the Pavilion (open Nov. 14-Feb. 8, 2009)

30 Minutes East of Atlanta

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

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

Two galleries showcase exquisite displays of porcelain art.

The Festival of Camellias runs every day in February when camellia blooms are at their peak. The first three Tuesdays in February are Box Lunch Days with lunch and entertainment. Deluxe Tours will include a catered lunch, a camellia talk by the horticulturist, and a garden tour. Other events will include a Camellia workshop, Camellia culture demonstrations, and entertainment. Camellias and sasanquas will be for sale.

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

Holiday Celebrations in Peach County Downtown Fort Valley will boast over a million glowing holiday lights during the Festival of Lights November 29-January 11. The extravaganza will feature lights in the downtown gazebo, the outlining of the business area, stand-alone picture displays throughout the town, and the lighting of the approaches to the city.

Holiday events in downtown Fort Valley will feature a parade on December 6 at 5 p.m., and later at 7 p.m. the Peach County Chorus in a free concert during the Mayor's Christmas Party at the Austin Theatre.

A in the Tour of Homes in the historic Everett Square area is scheduled for December 13 at noon.

Ticket information is available from Fort Valley of Mainstreet at 478-825-5986.

Cleveland Massee Lane Gardens will have its Festival of Trees December 1-31. Admission *Babyland General’s Appalachian to the tree display will be free; admission to Christmas, November 22, 6 p.m. the Gardens is $5. * Christmas in the Mountains In nearby Byron the annual Christmas Celebration, December 6, 3 -8 p.m.

Bazaar Parade will be Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.; that afternoon a Tour of Homes will begin at 4:30 * Lighted Parade p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 13, have lunch with December 6, 7 p.m.

Santa in Byron from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; reservaUnicoi tions are required at 478-956-2409.

State Park Fort Valley, Byron, and Peach County are located two hours south of Atlanta on I-75, * Festival of Trees exits 149-136. For more information call Nov. 26-Dec. 13 478-825-5986 or 478-956-2409 or 478-956* Deck the Halls 5555, or visit www.fortvalleyusa.com or December 6 www.peachcounty.net.

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* Christmas Parade, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.

Experience “White County” for the Holidays

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Glynn Art s ’ 17th Annual Christmas Craft Festival at St. Simons Island Santa’s elves will stop in St. Simons Island on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, and show their best artwork and crafts at the 17th Annual Christmas Craft Festival. The exhibitors will set up in Postell Park at the Pier Village, and attendees can view their work from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.

Everything from oil and watercolor paintings, to functional pottery, to breathtaking photography of the area can be viewed at the festival. There will be several jewelers with many different styles and methods as well as hand-made ornaments, soaps, and toys. The annual festival will have several woodworkers who create beautiful, functional, and ornamental pieces. For gardeners on the Christmas list, see the garden art that is available!

Glynn Art’s Gallery at 319 Mallery Street will also open during the festival where full size carousel horses carved by Janis Rodriguez can be seen. In addition, miniature houses and a medieval “Dragon Hall” built by Carol Hanneld will be on display, changing the gallery into a magical wonderful place. For more information visit www.glynnart.org or phone 912-638-8770.

Nights of Lights Celebration at Guido Gardens in Metter The Nights of Lights Celebration, which is presented at Guido Gardens in Metter each night in December from 6-9:30 p.m., will use more than one million lights to provide a unique Christmas extravaganza. Admission is free.

Children of all ages will thrill to the animated light displays, the rainbow, Noah’s Art, and the walk along Candy Cane Lane. A patriotic display will feature an American flag, the Liberty Bell, and a 15-foot silhouette of the Statue of Liberty. Visitors will enjoy the Ten Commandments display, an animated hummingbird and flower, tree-climbing bears, colorful peacock, growing flower, animated fisherman and boat, and the globe of the world with the Sower. A Children’s Corner will feature a Gingerbread House and couple, Frosty the Snowman, Bambi, and an animated lighted carousel.

Visitors can also stop for a brief moment in the glass-enclosed prayer chapel and linger at the animated stable scene which includes Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus, the shepherds, and the Wise Men. In the background, the voice of The Sower, Dr. Michael Guido, will retell the story of the birth of Christ.

Guido Gardens is located on Hwy. 121N in Metter. For more information, call 912-685-2222 or visit www.GuidoGardens.com.

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McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes The 11th Annual McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Seven beautifully decorated homes will be featured in and around the McDonough Area on this selfguided tour.

The tour will begin at McDonough First United Methodist Church at 151 Macon Street. Tour participants will begin the day with heavy holiday hors d’oeuvres in the church’s elegantly decorated Coan Fellowship Hall. During this time, event participants may participate in an auction to purchase one of over 50 special holiday gift baskets. The themed baskets are a favorite attraction each year and offer themes sure to draw everyone's attention.

Many of the baskets are valued at well over $75, but shoppers may purchase a $1 ticket to enter in a drawing for each basket.

Event tickets purchased in advance are $12, and $15 the day of the tour. For ticket information call the church office at 770-957-4150. For more information, visit www.mcdonoughumc.org. All proceeds benefit the McDonough First Youth Fellowship for its mission projects and programs. Those interested in serving as an event sponsor should contact Rev. Mike Broome at mike@mcdonoughumc.org.

Atlanta Camping & R V Show in January The 34th annual Atlanta Camping and RV Show will be held January 22-25, 2009 at the Atlanta Exposition Center South on Jonesboro Road, Exit 55 off I-185.

This Supermarket of RV Values – all under one roof – will feature 2009 models on display and for sale at show prices. There will also be RV accessories, innovative products for camping and RV’s, and exhibitors representing campgrounds, financing, insurance, vacation destinations, equipment, storage, maintenance, and accessories.

Considered to be the largest RV Show in Georgia, this RV “super” market will have millions of dollars of RV’s on sale including Class A Motor homes, travel trailers, 5th wheels, van campers, truck campers, and folding camping trailers.

There will be seminars, cooking demonstrations, and prizes.

Show hours will be Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be adults/$10; seniors 55 & over/$9; children 6-16/$5; and under 6/free. Parking will be free.

For information on this show and future shows phone 770-447-3334 or 404-366-5491 (show) or e-mail bsmith@atlantarvshow.com, or visit www.atlantarvshow.com to print a Festival of Trees discount coupon.

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• Featuring 100+ Decorated & Themed Christmas Trees • Silent Auction for Trees • Raffle Tree • Free Admission

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Candlelight Tour NEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE December 6 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your own Candle, Lantern, or Flashlight • Decorations • Music • Refreshments • Reminiscent of 19th Century Cherokees • $5 Admission

706-624-1321

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Holiday Events in Sandy Springs Sandy Springs, unique because it is only 15 miles north of Atlanta but a world apart with its one-of-a-kind venues, offers shopping, luxury accommodations, and fine dining that make it an ideal place to visit during the holidays. For information on Sandy Springs and the following events phone 866-5117742 or visit www.visitsandysprings.org.

An Enchanted Evening on Nov. 1 from 6-10 p.m. will offer wine, food, entertainment, and live and silent auctions at Glenridge Hall as a benefit for the American Parkinson Disease Assn. (404-325-2020). The KaBloom Holiday Open House will be held Nov. 7-8. Light the Lights at Heritage Green on Dec. 4 from 1-6 p.m. will include caroling, tours of the Williams-Payne House Museum, festive foods, photos with Santa, and a puppet workshop.

Holidays at the Atlanta History Center will feature Candlelight Nights on Dec. 9 and 16 from 5:30-9 p.m.; candlelit paths will illuminate gardens, trails, and historic homes and will include music, storytelling, crafts, and food. Holiday Tours of the Swan House and the Tullie Smith Farm will be Dec. 1-31. Phone 404-814-4000.

The Punchline Comedy Theatre has scheduled well-known performers which are listed at www.punchline.com.

Christmas Near Lake Hartwell Lake Hartwell, a 56,000 acre lake stretching 50 miles with 962 miles of shoreline, is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and less than a two hours drive from downtown Atlanta. Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals provides waterfront homes and cabins on Lake Hartwell. For more infor mation phone 800-610-0020 or visit www.mtnlakes.com or www.TheLakeStore.com.

Holiday events are scheduled for the towns in the area. Hartwell will celebrate a Fall Festival on Nov. 1, a Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m., a Parade of Lights on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., a Tour of Homes on Dec. 7, and The Night Before the Night Before at the Community Theatre on Dec. 23. Phone 706-376-8590.

Lavonia will have a Tour of Homes on Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. and Caroling at the Cultural Center that evening from 6-9 p.m. A Christmas Parade will begin Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. * Buy one get one free.

Phone 706-356-8781.

Maximum 5 free Toccoa will host the Harvest Festival and of equal or lesser value. the Currahee Artists Guild Fall Festival on Nov. 1-2, a Christmas Festival and Lighting of GG the Tree on Dec. 5, a Christmas Parade on Dec. 6, and a Christmas Concert on Dec. 7.

Phone 706-886-2132.

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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia NOVEMBER

1 – Southern Appalachian Mushrooms, Smithgall Woods, 10 a.m.

1 – Autumn Adventure Hike (5.5M), 10 a.m., Callaway Gardens.

1 – Miniature Gourd Ornaments Workshop, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

1 – 96th Annual Stilesboro Academy Chrysanthemum Show, Cartersville. 770-382-7773.

1 – AutumnFest. Callaway Gardens.

1 – Native Plants for Autumn; Boughs and Berries to Design & Make Holiday Cards, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.

1-2 – African Violet Show and Sale, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

1-30 – Camellia Days, Massee Lane Gardens.

4 – Cooking in the State Botanical Garden – Twists on Thanksgiving, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

5 – Perennials–Cutting Back & Preparing for Winter, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1-3 p.m.

7 – Clinical Uses for Medical Herbs & Foods, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

8 – Geology Day, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 11 a.m. 229-838-6202.

8 – Cane Grinding & Harvest Festival, Oakland Island.

8-9 – Capturing Fall Foliage in Watercolor at Callaway Gardens.

8-9 – Middle Georgia Camellia Society Show, Massee Lane Gardens.

9 – Orienteering 101, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 3-5 p.m. 770-389-7801.

12 – Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., Tallulah Falls, 5-7 p.m. 706754-7981.

15 – Mat and Frame Your Art Professionally, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

22 – Evening of Astronomy, FDR State Park, Pine Mountain,6-8 p.m. 706-663-4858.

22 – Nocturnal Treetop Excursion, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 6-9 p.m. 770-389-7801.

28-Jan. 4 – Holiday Finery at Atl. Bot. Gdn.

DECEMBER 1-31 – Camellia Days, Massee Lane Gardens.

1-31 – Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gdns.

6 – Winter Bird Hike, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 9 a.m. 770-389-7801.

6 – Beekeeping for Beginners, State Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.

6 – Holiday Wreath-making Workshop, 9:30 a.m., Holiday Tweets for Wildlife Family Workshop, 1:30 p.m., Callaway Gardens.

6 – Albany Men’s Garden Club Camellia Show, Albany Mall. 229-432-6146.

7 – Holiday Open House, State Botanical Garden, 2-5 p.m.

9 – After-Hours at the State Botanical Garden Gift Shop, 4-8 p.m.

10 – Greenery Wreaths at the State Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.

12 – Moonlight & Merriment at Atlanta Botanical Garden, 5-9 p.m.

13 – Holiday Topiary or Centerpiece Workshop, Callaway Gardens, 9:30 a.m.

18 – Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece, State Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.

26-28 – Holiday High Tea, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

29-30 – Falconry School, Smithgall Woods.

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Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . .1-877-422-6355 Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055 Elachee Nature Ctr., Gainesville . . . . . .770-535-1976 Golf Hall of Fame Garden, Augusta . . .888-874-4443 GSU Botanical Garden, Statesboro . . .912-871-1149 Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928 Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .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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Sports Schedules HUNTING

HIKES & RUNS

Nov. 1 . . . . Blessing of the Hounds Belle Mead Hunt, Thomson, 706-597-1000 Thru March . . Belle Meade Fox Hunt, Thomson, Wed. & Sat., 706-597-1000

Nov. 1 . . . . .Alpharetta, 5K/10K, 404-452-4107 Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . . .Americus, 5K, 229-924-2646 Nov. 1 .Stone Mt, 5M/10M/15M, 404-231-9064 Nov. 1 . . . .Pine Mountain, 10K, 770-565-5208 Nov. 2 . .Chatsworth, 26M/12M, 678-778-8211 Nov. 8 . . . . . . . .Albany, 5K/15K, 229-436-0531 Nov. 8 . . . . .Atlanta, 10K/5K/2K, 404-785-7315 Nov. 8 .Chickamauga, 26M,10M, 423-629-6232 Nov. 8 . . . . . . . . .Tallapoosa, 5K, 770-646-0311 Nov. 9 .Peachtree City, 50K/25K, 770-487-7445 Nov. 15 . . . . . . .Blue Ridge, 50K, 706-632-6829 Nov. 15 . . . . . . . . . .Millen, 4.8M, 478-982-4881 Nov. 15 . . . . . . . .Palmetto, 15K, 404-627-6349 Nov. 21 . . . . . .Warm Springs, 5K, 706-846-906 Nov. 27 . . . . .Atlanta, 26M/13M, 404-231-9064 Nov. 27 . . . . . .Marietta, 5K/10K, 770-218-4521 Nov. 29 .Milledgeville, 50K/26M, 478-456-6907 Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dalton, 5K, 706-278-0702 Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . .Augusta, 10K, 706-828-2109 Dec. 6 . . . . . . .Braselton, 8K/2K, 770-967-9755 Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .Douglas, 5K, 912-383-0277 Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milton, 5K, 404-231-9064 Dec. 6 .Powder Springs, 5K/10K, 678-331-3961 Dec. 6 . . . . . .Savannah, 10K/5K, 912-355-3527 Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . .Thomson, 5K, 706-597-1000 Dec. 7 . . . .Pine Mountain, 40M, 404-534-9283 Dec. 13 . . . . . . .Dalton, 10M/5K, 706-275-5505 Dec. 21 Brasstown Bald, 5K, 706-275-5505Dec. 21 . . . . . . . .Brasstown Bald, 5K, 706-275-5505 Dec. 31 . . . . . .Lawrenceville, 5K, 770-963-0386 (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races.)

ICE SKATING Nov. 14-Feb. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . Olde Town Pavilion Conyers, 800-conyers Nov. 18-Jan. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ice Rink, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park, 404-223-4412

MISCELLANEOUS Nov. 1. . . Backpacking Intro, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 10 a.m., 770-389-7801 Nov. 1, Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Tree Climb Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge 1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801 Nov. 7-8 . . . . . GoLite USARA Adventure Race National Championships Blue Ridge, 706-632-5680 Nov. 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Open International Martial Arts & Shaolin Festival Cobb Galleria Center, 251-662-3225 Nov. 8-9 . . . . . . . . Overnight Backpacking Trip FDR State Park, Pine Mountain 706-663-4858 Nov. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . WWE Raw & ECW Live Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m., 404-878-3000

FISHING

BIKING

Nov. 8, 15, 22, Dec. 13, 27 . .Fly Fishing Clinics Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 (See fishing tournaments info www.flwoutdoor.com)

Nov. 2 . . . . . . . . .Lainie Weade Tour de Tugalo (62, 41, 20, 5M), 706-886-2111 Nov. 8 . . . . . .Cruisin’ in the Country Century Weekend Bike Ride, Claxton, 912-739-1391 Nov. 8 . . . . . . . .Veteran’s Freedom Ride (80M) Tallapoosa, 10:30 a.m., 770-574-4708 Nov. 23 . . . . . . . . . .Cyclocross Race, Fort Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489

RACING ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com Nov. 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCAA American Road Race of Champions

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Hampton, 770-946-4211, www.atlantamotorspeedway.com Nov. 14, Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legends Racing

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . . .World Championship Barrel Horse Show, James Brown Arena Augusta, 706-823-3728 Nov. 1 . . . . . . .Steeplechase, Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, 800-225-5292

Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782 www.atlantadragway.com GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Douglas Motorsports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls 912-384-4555, www.dmpdragway.com Nov. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conyers Cyclocross Race Oglethorpe Speedway Park . .Pooler, 912-964-8200 Nov. 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Classic www.ospracing.net Nov. 12-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Classic I Nov. 19-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Classic II Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 Dec. 13-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ga. Peach Dog Show www.silverdollarraceway.com 30 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / November/December 2008

Sports Schedules FOOTBALL Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SEC Championship Football Georgia Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200 Dec. 12-13 . .GHSA Finals, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200 Dec. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NAIA Football Nat’l. Championships Rome. 706-291-2121 Dec. 29-30 . .Chick-fil-A Bowl, Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200

HOCKEY Home Schedules ATLANTA THRASHERS COLUMBUS Nov. 2 . . . . . . . . . .PANTHERS COTTONMOUTHS Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . .ISLANDERS Nov. 14 . . . . . . .HURRICANES Nov. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .FLYERS Nov. 20 . . . . . . . . .PENGUINS Nov. 22 . . . . . .BLUE JACKETS Nov. 28 . . . . . . . .PREDATORS Nov. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . .BLUES Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . .RANGERS Dec. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .BRUINS Dec. 18 . . . . . . . . .PENGUINS Dec. 20 . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNING Dec. 22 . . . . . .MAPLE LEAFES Dec. 26 . . . . . . .HURRICANES Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . .BRUINS Jan. 2 . . . . . . . . . . .CANUCKS 1-866-715-1500 www.atlantathrashers.com

AUGUSTA LYNX Nov. 7 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Nov. 9 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Nov. 21 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Nov. 22 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Nov. 23 . . . . . . . . . .DAYTON Nov. 29 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Dec. 16 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 20 . . . . . . . .GWINNETT Dec. 26 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Dec. 31 . . . . . . . .GWINNETT Jan. 2 . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI 706-724-4423 www.augustalynx.com

Nov. 15 . . . . . . . .TWIN CITY Nov. 21 . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Nov. 27 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE Nov. 29 . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Dec. 9 . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE Dec. 12 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE Dec. 19 . . . . . . .RICHMOND Dec. 20 . . . . . . .RICHMOND Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . .KNOX Dec. 30 . . . . . . . .TWIN CITY Jan. 3 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Jan. 23 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE 706-571-0086 www.cottonmouths.com

GWINNETT GLADIATORS Nov. 3 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Nov. 14 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Nov. 15 .SOUTH CAROLINA Nov. 19 . . . . . . . . . .DAYTON Nov. 21 . . . . . . . . . .DAYTON Nov. 22 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI Nov. 25 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Nov. 27 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA Dec. 7 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Dec. 12 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI Dec. 16 . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRA Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRA Dec. 26 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 27 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Dec. 29 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI Jan. 3 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA 770-497-5100 gwinnettgladiators.com

Home Schedules ATLANTA FALCONS Nov. 9 . . . . . .NEW ORLEANS Nov. 16 . . . . . . . . . . .DENVER Nov. 23 . . . . . . . . .CAROLINA Dec. 14 . . . . . . . .TAMPA BAY Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . .ST. LOUIS 404-223-8444 www.atlantafalcons.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGS Nov. 29 . . . . .GEORGIA TECH 888-852-1231 www.georgiadogs.com

GEORGIA TECH YELLOWJACKETS Nov. 1 . . . . . .FLORIDA STATE Nov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMI 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447

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BASKETBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA HAWKS Nov. 1 . . . . . . .PHILADELPHIA Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . .TORONTO Nov. 15 . . . . . . . .NEW JERSEY Nov. 19 . . . . . .WASHINGTON Nov. 21 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Nov. 26 . . . . . . . .MILWAUKEE Dec. 3 . . . . . . . . . . .MEMPHIS Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK Dec. 13 . . . . . . . .CLEVELAND Dec. 15 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Dec. 17 . . . . . . . . . . .BOSTON Dec. 19 . . . . . .GOLDEN STATE Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . . . .DETROIT Dec. 23 . . .OKLAHOMA CITY Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . . .DENVER 404-249-6400 www.nba.com/hawks

SOCCER (See www.usyouthsoccer.org and www.soccerga.com)

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

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

3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013 November/December 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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