Guide to Georgia - April 2008 by cyberguy1976

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April 2008

Vidalia Onion Festival

Ride the Ride . . . Taste the Taste . . . Watch the Race!

Full Day of Cycling Fun in Sandy Springs May 4, 2008 7:30 a.m. Registration Ride begins 9:00 a.m. Heritage Sandy Springs 6075 Sandy Springs Circle

62 mile ride through the metro areas, returning to the heart of Sandy Springs. For more information visit www.sandyspringschallenge.org

After the ride, please enjoy the Second Annual

Taste of Sandy Springs with a wide variety of delectable fare of great Sandy Springs eateries. Then we have the exciting finals of the

Southeastern CRITS Series with some of the great professional cyclists and teams in America on hand fighting for a purse worth tens of thousands of dollars after a week of racing around the Southeast.

“All Roads Lead to Sandy Springs” 866-511-7742 • www.visitsandysprings.org

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40th Annual

Waterfront Park

Volume 47 Monthly

Number 6 April 2008

CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-7 Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .8-9 Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Tales From the Altamaha . . . . . . . .12 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . .12 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15 April Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-28 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .29-30 S.E. RV Supershow . . . . . . . . . . . .30

ON THE COVER

he Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, will perform in Vidalia April 26-27. This is one of many entertaining events scheduled for the Vidalia Onion Festival which will be held April 24-27. See section beginning on page 16 for information on this and other festivals along with a variety of entertaining springtime events in Georgia.

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April 11-13 • Darien The Largest Shrimp Boat Blessing Marine Parade in America Over 100 Food & Craft Vendors • 5K River Run Art in the Park • Classic Car Show • Shrimpbox Derby Kids’ Fishing Derby • Shrimp Eating Contest Children’s Area • $5 Admission • No Pets Allowed

Concerts Vic Waters

Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.

Sammy Kershaw

Fireworks Saturday 8:45 p.m. Sponsored by

Friday, April 11 8:45 p.m.

Trina Hamlin

Saturday, April 12 5:30-7 p.m.

SAMMY KERSHAW

Sounds of Motown

Saturday, April 12, 7-10 p.m. Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce

912-437-6684

www.BlessingoftheFleet.com

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. Nine issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is $20 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

GEORGIA CALENDAR APRIL

4-6 – SAVANNAH – Garden & Antiques Expo, Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-236-4795. 1 – THOMASVILLE – Audra McDonald 4-6 – SAVANNAH – Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Concert, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404. Show, Trade Center. 504-455-6101. 1-5 – SAVANNAH – Music Festival. 9125 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, Downtown 234-3378. Friendship Plaza, 5-9 p.m. 770-607-3480. 1-6 – MACON – International Cherry 5 – CARMAK – Railroad Days. 706-465-9604. Blossom Festival, downtown. 478-751-7429. 5 – COLUMBUS – Sousa Reenactment 1-29 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam, Concert, Springer Theatre. 706-580-9327. fairgrounds, Tues. 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736. 5 – DAHLONEGA – Two Bands Live, 3 – ATHENS – Ron White Comedy, Classic Prospector Hall, 7:30 p.m. 706-429-4922. Center, 7:30 p.m. 706-208-0900. 5 – FOLKSTON – Railwatch Day, Train Depot 3,17 – AUGUSTA – Lunch at the Park, & Museum. 912-496-2536. Augusta Common, noon-1:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. 5 – OMAHA – Festival By the Lake, Florence 3-24 – BLUE RIDGE – Acoustic Musicians Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706. Jam, Arts Assn., Thurs., 6-9 p.m. 706-632-2144. 5 – WASHINGTON – History & Southern 4 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists’ Row, Culture, Robert Toombs House. 706-678-2226. 5-10 p.m. 706-722-1028. 5-6 – HELEN – Intertribal Pow Wow, Unicoi 4 – AUGUSTA – April Fool’s Concert & Car State Park, Helen. 706-878-2201. Show, Augusta Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754. 5-6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show 4 – HELEN – Glitz & Glamour Taste of the & Sale, Postell Park. 912-264-3254. Town, Unicoi St. Pk., 6:30-10 p.m. 706-865-5356. 6 – MACON – Instrument Petting Zoo & Pet 4-5 – MADISON – Fun Follies, Cultural Show, Museum of Arts & Sciences. 478-477-3232. Center. 706-342-4743. 6 – THOMASVILLE – Emily Barkley Searcy 4-5 – WASHINGTON – Washington Wilkes Concert, Cultural Center, 3 p.m. 229-226-7404. Spring Tour of Homes. 706-678-2013. 9 – BLUE RIDGE – Russian Choir, St. Luke’s 4-5 – WAYCROSS – April Fool’s Rod Run, Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. 706-632-8245. Exchange Club Fairgrounds. 912-283-2112. 9 – THOMASVILLE – U.S. Army Field Bank, 4-5 – WAYCROSS – Swamp Fest, downtown Municipal Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 229-228-7977. and fairgrounds. 912-283-2112. 9-13 – MACON – Bouquets to Art, Museum of Arts & Sciences. 478-477-3232. 10 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Scott Douglas, Colquitt, GA’S Pianist, J.I. Club Hotel, 7:30 p.m. 912-635-2600. 25th Annual 10-12 – BAXLEY – Tree Fest, downtown. 912-367-7731. 10-13 – ATHENS – Robert Osborne’s Classic Film Festival, Classic Center. 706-357-4444. 10-13 – DAHLONEGA – Vintage Chevrolet National Meet. 800-231-5543. 11 – MACON – Lovell Sisters, Douglass Theatre. 478-742-2000. On the Square 11 – MACON – Tea with Neva Langeley: Bake Sale & Barbecue – 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Memories of Miss America, Museum of Arts & “Clutch” performing – 6:30-10 p.m. Sciences, 2 p.m. 478-477-3232. 11-12 – ATHENS – Bargainza! 706-549-8688. 11-13 – DARIEN – Blessing of the Fleet Colquitt Freewill Baptist Church Festival, Waterfront. 912-437-6684. 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk – 8:30 a.m. 11,25 – AUGUSTA – Movies on Augusta Main Street Common, 9 p.m. 706-821-1754. Parade – 10 a.m. 12 – ATHENS – UGA Int’l Street Festival, College Square, noon-5 p.m. 706-542-5867. Spring Creek Park 12 – BREMEN – Antique Car Cruise. 770ARTS • CRAFTS • COLLECTIBLES 537-5594. FOOD • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 12 – BRUNSWICK – Day of the Arts CelebraLocal Entertainment featuring country tion, St. Marks’ Episcopal Church. 912-265-0600. music singer Shane Owen 12 – CARTERSVILLE – Great Etowah Adventure, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747. Sponsored by Colquitt-Miller County Chamber of Commerce 12 – CARTERSVILLE – CelEARTHbration, Dellinger Park. 770-387-5167. 12 – CORNELIA – Apple Blossom Festival & www.colquitt-georgia.com Treasure Sale. 706-778-7875. 4 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / April 2008

National Mayhaw Festival FRIDAY, APRIL 18

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

229-758-2400

GEORGIA CALENDAR APRIL

12 – DALLAS – Life on Southern Home Front, Picketts Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850. 12 – DALTON – Downtown Classic Car Cruise-In. 706-278-3332. 12 – FITZGERALD – Photography Workshop, Jeff Davis Historic Site, 10:30 a.m. 229-831-2335. 12 – GAINESVILLE – Jazz with Rachel Price, Smithgall Arts Center, 8 p.m. 770-534-2787. 12 – JULIETTE – Story of Wool, Jarrell Plantation Historic Site. 478-986-5172. 12 – McRAE – Celebration CCC, Little Ocmulgee State Park, 11 a.m. 229-868-7474. 12 – PLAINS – Open Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show. 727-547-8082. 12 – RINGGOLD – Opry, Depot, 7 p.m. 706935-3061. 12 – SAVANNAH – Charles Wadsworth & Friends, Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5050. 12 – TALLAPOOSA – Dogwood Arts & Crafts Fair. 770-574-7436. 12 – THOMASVILLE – Pinewoods Bird Festival, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-226-2344. 12 – TIFTON – FolkLife Festival & Fiddlers’ Jamboree, Georgia Agrirama. 229-386-3344. 12 – TYBEE ISLAND – “Sisters on the Fly” Travel Trainer Caravan, River’s End Campground. 912-786-5518. 12 – WARM SPRINGS – Ceremony for FDR, Little White House, 1:30 p.m. 706-655-5870. 12-13 – PERRY – Dogwood Festival, downtown. 478-987-1234. 12-13 – SAVANNAH – 146th Battle Anniversary, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787. 12-13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Art and Sol Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, Neptune Park.

SPEND YOUR VACATION away from the crowds and amidst the beauty of nature in a fishing cabin or large luxury home on Lake Hartwell with easy accommodations through Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals. This 56,000 acre lake and 962 miles of shoreline is located on the Georgia-South Carolina line and is an easy drive from outlet malls, craft shops, flea markets, and art galleries. Phone 800-610-0020. See ad on page 30. 912-638-8770. 12-13 – WARM SPRINGS – Spring Fling/ Roosevelt Days, downtown. 800-FDR-1927. 13 – ELLIJAY – Avalon Tribute Tour, Elementary School. 706-635-5605. 13 – THOMASVILLE – Concert, Cultural Center, 4 p.m. 229-226-0588. 17 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony Pops, Bell Aud., 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705. 17 – NEWNAN – Taste of Newnan, Courthouse Square. 770-253-8283. 18 – BLUE RIDGE – All Time Gospel Singing, Arts Association, 6:30 p.m. 706-632-2144.

35th

H awkinsville H arness Festival

Annual

& Spring

Celebration

April 18-19 Activities Include: Friday Night – Live Entertainment, Fireworks Saturday – Harness Races, Live Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Inflatable Rides, Food, Miniature Horse Show, Jr. Rodeo Expo Located at the Lawrence Bennett Harness Training Facility, Hwy. 129 478-783-1717 South in Hawkinsville, GA www.hawkinsvillechamber.org April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

GEORGIA CALENDAR APRIL

19 – FORT GAINES – Campfire Stories, George Bagby St. Pk., 7:30 p.m. 229-768-2571. 18 – CARTERSVILLE – A Taste of Carters19 – GREENSBORO – Southland Jubilee. ville, Friendship Plaza, 5-9 p.m. 770-607-3480. 706-453-7592 or 800-886-5253. 18 – COLQUITT – Barbecue, Bake Sale, & 19 – HARTWELL – Lake Hartwell Antique Concert by Clutch. 229-758-2400. Boat Festival. 706-376-8590. 18 – NEWNAN – Spring Art Walk, Main 19 – HOSCHTON – Art Trax (Juried Art Street. 770-253-8283. Show). 706-654-9173. 18-19 – HAWKINSVILLE – Harness Festival. 19 – LOCUST GROVE – Classic Car Cruise, 478-783-1717. Tanger Outlet Ctr., 5:30-9 p.m. 770-957-5310. 18-20 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400 19 – RICEBORO – The Gathering at Geechee Antiques Show. 770-889-3400. Kunda Cultural Arts Center. 912-884-4440. 18-20 – DAHLONEGA – Bear on the Square 19 – SAVANNAH – La Traviata, Lucas Mountain Festival. 706-864-9007. Theatre. 912-525-5050. 18-20 – DALTON – Ga. Numismatic Assn. 19 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Ball, Coin Show, Convention Ctr. 423-842-5527. Pebble Hill Plantation, 7 p.m. 229-226-2344. 18-20 – HAMPTON – Southeastern RV 19 – VILLA RICA – Golden City Cruisers, SuperShow, Atlanta Motor Speedway Infield. 770downtown. 678-785-1014. 447-3334. 19-20 – CARTERSVILLE – Springtime at the 18-20 – HAMPTON – Simply Southern Homestead, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-4226. Jubilee Bluegrass/BBQ Festival, Nash Farm, 19-20 – KENNESAW – Big Shanty Festival. 3-10 p.m. 770-957-5786. 770-423-1330. 18-26 – ST. MARYS – Crooked Rivers, a 19-20 – MOULTRIE – Spring Fling & Back Folklife Play, Fri. & Sat. 800-868-8687. Yard BBQ Festival, downtown. 229-890-5455. 18-27 – MACON – Fired Works Show & Sale, 19-20 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Earth Day Go Central City Park. 478-743-6940. Green Festival, FDR Sate Park. 706-663-4858. 19 – COLQUITT – 25th National Mayhaw 19-20 – WARNER ROBINS – Mossy Creek Festival. 229-758-2400. Barnyard Festival. 478-922-8265. 19 – DOUGLAS – Art on Atkinson Plaza. 19,26 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam, 912-389-3401. Gold Museum Hist. Site, 2-6 p.m. 706-864-3513. 19-26 – GAINESVILLE – Spring Chicken Festival. 888-536-0006. 19-27 – BLUE RIDGE – Spring Fling, Farmers Market, Saturday & Sunday. 706-946-6003. 19-30 – LUMPKIN – Spring Festival, Westville Village. 888-733-1850. 20 – CUMMING – Taste of Forsyth, fairgrounds. 770-781-3491. 21 – BRUNSWICK – Music of America, Glenn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-634-2006. 24 – BRUNSWICK – U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors Ensemble, Historic Ritz Theatre, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934. 24 – TOCCOA – A Taste of Toccoa, downrd & th town. 706-282-3269 or 877-6toccoa. 24-26 – THOMASVILLE – Rose Show & Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. & Sun. 12 n.-6 p.m. Festival, downtown. 229-227-7020. Rain or Shine 24-27 – CARTERSVILLE – N. Ga. Knap-In & Primitive Arts Festival, Gatewood Pk. 770-304-8760. Demonstrations: 24-27 – VIDALIA – Vidalia Onion Festival. earthen cooking, arrowhead 912-538-8687. napping, hide tanning, birds 25 – CEDARTOWN – Marty Stuart, Civic of prey, native American Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168. encampments, native dance, 25-26 – REYNOLDS – Georgia Strawberry native drum, native flute, Festival. 478-847-5301. story tellers, trade & mule 25-26 – WOODBINE – Crawfish Festival. camps and native American 912-576-3211. & rendezvous craft vendors 25-27 – CALHOUN – Int’l. String Band Festival, Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2599. UMMING AIRGROUNDS 25-27 – CLARKESVILLE – Home & Garden www.cummingfair.net • 770-781-3491 Expo. 706-754-7371. 6 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / April 2008

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GEORGIA CALENDAR APRIL

770-336-5269. 29-May 3 – SWAINSBORO – Pine Tree Festival. 478-237-6426. 30 – LINCOLNTON – Southern Gospel Night, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-7970.

25-27 – MACON – Pan African Festival of Georgia, Tubman Museum. 478-743-8544. 25-27 – WASHINGTON – Festival of Music and Art, downtown. 706-678-2243. 26 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony AY Orchestra, 1st Baptist, 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705. 3 – DEARING – Mayfest, Old Elementary 26 – AUGUSTA – WRDW Family Fair, School. 706-597-1000. Augusta Common, 12-4 p.m. 803-278-1212. 3-4 – CLINTON – Old Clinton War Days, 26 – AUGUSTA – Rocky Creek Springfest, Historic District. 478-986-1123 or 478-986-6383. Augusta Tech. 706-798-6211. 3-4 – CUMMING – Saunee Indian Festival & 26 – BLUE RIDGE – Classic Cars Cruise-In, Rendezvous, fairgrounds. 770-781-3491. Home Depot Parking Lot, 6 p.m. 706-632-3656. 3-4 – GAY – 68th Cotton Pickin’ Fair. 70626 – CALHOUN – More Than a Taste of 538-6814. Calhoun, downtown. 706-625-3200. 3-4 – SNELLVILLE – Snellville Days Festival, 26 – CARLTON – Carlton Junction Function. Briscoe Park. 770-985-3535. 706-797-3743. 4 – AUGUSTA – A Day in the Country: Cars, 26 – CARTERSVILLE – Mt. Music Concert, Crafts, & Music Festival. Riverfront Marina. 803Red Top Mt. St. Pk., 8-9 p.m. 770-975-4226. 278-4849. 26 – CLAYTON – Celebrate Clayton, down10 – ABBEVILLE – Ocmulgee Wild Hog town. 706-782-4812. Festival. 229-467-2144 or 229-467-2107. 26 – DAHLONEGA – Confederate Memorial 10 – THOMSON – Blind Willie Blues Festival. Day, Gold Museum Historic Site. 706-864-2257. 706-597-1000. 26 – EASTMAN – Tour of Homes. 706-48517-18 – BALL GROUND – Heritage Days 6515. Festival. 770-735-4263. 26 – FITZGERALD – Confederate Memorial Day, Jeff Davis Site, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 229-831-2335. UNE 26 – MADISON – Madison Fest, downtown. 13-15 – BLAIRSVILLE –Scottish Festival & 800-709-7406. Highland Games. 877-745-5789. 26 – MARTINEZ – CSRA Wine Festival, Savannah Rapids Pavilion. 866-391-7677. 26 – PORT WENTWORTH – Stand Up For America Day! 912-965-1999. 26 – STOCKBRIDGE – Music in Memorial Park. 800-436-7926. 26 – THOMASVILLE – Spring Market Day, Sweet Grass Dairy. 229-227-0752. 26 – THOMASVILLE – Bluegrass Concert, Cultural Center, 7:30 p.m. 229-226-0588. 26 – THOMSON – Classic Car Show, Depot, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-597-1000. 26 – VILLA RICA – Hwy. 78 Yard Sale. 678785-1014. 26-27 – BRASELTON – Antique & Gardening Festival. 706-824-7204. 26-27 – GRIFFIN – Great Griffin Mayfling, City Park. 770-228-8200. 26-27 – HAMPTON – Eastman Gun Show, Atlanta Motor Speedway. 770-946-4211. 26-27 – PEACHTREE CITY – WWII Heritage Days & Dance, Falcon Field. 678-364-1110. 26-27 – TIFTON – Truck & Tractor Pull. 229386-0216. 26-27 – VIDALIA – Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show. 912-538-8687. 27 – AUGUSTA – Symphony Family Concert, ASU Perform. Arts Theatre, 3 p.m. 706-826-4705. 27 – KINGSTON – 144th Confederate Memorial Day Service Baptist Church, 2:30 p.m. April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 7

ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray Museum 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. The Hall of Honor represents Shacktown where early pioneers lived while an exciting documentary, Marching as One, celebrates the Yank-Reb harmony story. 229-426-5069. Visit the Fire Engine Museum; tour historic homes and buildings; and view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who came here from 38 states. Walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. Delight in homecooked foods. 800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.

SAM Shortline Railroad Riding in air conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South. The SAM Shortline extends 42 miles past pecan groves and scenic country farms. Along the way, it stops in five towns filled with fun attractions, restaurants, and shopping (Cordele, Leslie, Americus, Plains, and Archery). You can step off the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in a charming hotel to resume your excursion the next day. April excursions include the Archery Explorer, Apr. 7; Peanut Express, Apr. 3; Americus Adventure, Apr. 4, 11, 18; Presidential Flyer, Apr. 10; Plains Car Show, Apr. 12; S.W. Ga. Arrow, Apr. 17; Arts in Park, Apr. 19; Vidalia Onion Festival excursion, Apr. 24-25; and Plains Carter Center, Apr. 26. Hot dogs, BBQ, ice cream, chips, popcorn, drinks, and souvenirs are available for purchase on the train, and picnic lunches are welcome. There are restrooms on the train and a gift shop in the Cordele depot. For information visit www.samshortline.com or call 877-GA-RAILS.

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be April 11-13 and May 9-11. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $3 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus 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 ironclad 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. See coupon in ad on page 27. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.

Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 80 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s, vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, maintenance of way equipment, busses, and trolleys. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of the predecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary with admission. The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-Dec. With ad on page 26 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org. Caboose Days will be held April 5-6. The event, on Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5, will offer temporary caboose tattoos, a caboose hunt, speakers, food, and a crafts corner for children.

All the Best of Today’s South!

Relive the Old Days at

The City of

Smyrna

April 19 & 20

Spring Jonquil Festival

(and Oct. 18 & 19, 2008)

April 26 & 27

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival 2008

www.mossycreekfestival.com

Saturday, 10-6 & Sunday, 12-5

Experience the Museum of Aviation

• Arts & Crafts Festival with over 150 booths • Food • Live Entertainment • Children’s Area

4th Largest Aviation Museum in the U.S., Free Admission

www.museumofaviation.org

1450+ Hotel Rooms • 105 Restaurants 1200 Seat Civic Center Conference & Meeting Spaces I-75 Exits 144 & 146

888-288-WRGA www.warnerrobinsga.gov

and the

Jonquil City Jog April 26th

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

770-423-1330 www.smyrnacity.com

April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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Sacred Heart Garden Festival in Augusta The 17th annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival will be held in Augusta April 25-27. The historic Great Hall of the Sacred Heart Cultural Center with its towering stained glass windows and marble statuary will become home to a city block of Southern gardens. See the finest examples of garden and floral displays created by the best designers in the area. Shop at the wonderful open-air marketplace, buy unique plants, learn valuable gardening tips from well-known experts/authors during six informative workshops, and tour extraordinary private gardens. Food, entertainment, and nature crafts for children will create three days of enjoyment for the entire family. An evening Garden Preview Party will precede the Festival on April 24 at 7 p.m. The Garden Tour, each day from noon-5 p.m. will feature seven private gardens on both sides of the river, including the historic Summerville area and in newly developed Hammonds’ Ferry in North Augusta. A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party will be held in the Children’s Area Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. Festival hours will be Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. For information phone 706-826-4700 or e-mail sheart@knology.net or visit www.sacredheartgardenfestival.com.

Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia

APRIL 1-20 – Spring Celebration at Callaway Grdns. 3 – Twilight Toast in the State Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 3 – Auction of Unique Plants, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 4 – Family Night Hike, State Botanical Garden, 7 p.m. 4-6 – Savannah Garden & Antiques Expo, Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-236-4795. 5 – Spring Butterfly Hike, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 11 a.m. 770-389-7801. 5 – Floral Design Workshop, Hills & Dales Estate. 5 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 8:30 p.m. 229-838-6202. 5 – Rain Barrels & Worm Composting, Fernbank Museum, Atlanta, 10 a.m. 404-929-6379. 6-27 – Wild About Wildflowers, Cloudland Canyon St. Pk., Rising Fawn, Sundays, 11 a.m. 706-657-4050.

8 – Southern Wind Quintet, State Botanical Garden, 7-8 p.m. 9 – Cooking in the State Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 12 – Flower Garden Ramble, State Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. 12 – Nocturnal Treetop Excursion, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockridge, 6-9 p.m. 770-389-7801. 12 – S.E. Reptile Rescue, Indian Springs St. Pk., Flovilla. 770-504-2277. 12 – Earth Celebration, Skidaway Island St. Pk., Savannah. 912-598-2300. 12 – Privet Pull and Wildflower Ramble, State Botanical Garden, 1-4 p.m. 12-13 – Spring Rhododendron Show, Atlanta Botanical Garden. 12-13 – Spring Wildflower Fest, Amicalola Falls St. Pk., Dawsonville. 706-265-1969. 13 – Gracious Gardens of Thomasville, 1:30-5:30 p.m. 229-226-7664. 16 – A Garden Faire, Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 770-992-1731.

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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia APRIL 18-19 – Spring Wildflowers Around Unicoi St. Pk., Helen. 800-573-9659. 18-19 – Digital Plant Photography, State Botanical Garden. 18-29 – Garden Club of Savannah and NOGS Tour. 912-961-4805. 19 – Eco-Earth Day, Little Ocmulgee State Park, McRae, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 229-868-7474. 19 – Earth Day, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston. 912-496-7836. 19 – Geology Day, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 11 a.m. 229-838-6202. 19-20 – Herb Education Day & Plant Sale, Atlanta Botanical Garden. 19-20 – Capturing the Essence of Flowers & Gardens in Watercolor, Callaway Gardens. 19-20 – Earth Day Festival, FDR State Park, Pine Mountain. 706-663-4858. 22 – Medicinal Plants, State Botanical Garden, 8:30 a.m. 22 – Earth Day, Atlanta Botanical Garden. 23 – Flower Arranging: Creative Miniature Design. State Botanical Garden. 23 – Container Gardening, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 24 – Installing Bees/Spring Building, State Botanical Garden, 1 p.m. 25 – Common Birds of Georgia, Smithgall Woods, 7-8 p.m. 25-27 – Sacred Heart Garden Festival, Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700. 26 – 11th Annual Old Timey Seed Swap, Crawford. 706-542-1042. 26 – Early Bird Walk, Etowah Indian Mounds, 7:30 a.m. 770-387-3747. 26 – Spring Plant Sale, State Botanical Grdn.

26 – Herb Wreath Workshop, Hills & Dales Estate. 26 – Orchid Care Clinic, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. 26 – Mountain Laurel Hike, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m. 26 – Pine Needle Baskets Bigger Class, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m. 26 – Earth Day Celebration, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. 26 – Bat Safari, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 6-8 p.m. 770-389-7801. 26 – Birding By Ear, Smithgall Woods, 8 a.m. 706-878-3087. 26 – Wildflower Walk, Vogel State Park, Blairsville, 1:30 p.m. 706-745-2628. 27 – Sunday Strawberry Supper, Bamboo Farm & Coastal Grdns., Savannah. 912-921-5460. 2 – Dia del Nino, Atlanta Bot. Grdn., 2-4 p.m. 30 – Herb Garden Dig, Divide, and Design, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 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 Center, 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

Blue and Gray Museum Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum and so much more. . . in the City where America reunited

20 miles from I-75, Exit 82

www.fitzgeraldga.org

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P Experience Tales from the Altamaha in Lyons For two weeks in the Spring of 2008 you can be transported back to a time when Southern traditions were just being forged. With a cast of over 100 volunteers, Tales from the Altamaha will transform real life stories based on the writings of Col. T. Ross Sharpe into an unforgettable theater experience you won’t want to miss. This Georgia folk-life play is sure to be a crowd pleaser with its blend of comedy, music, and drama. The project of The Lyons Better Hometown/Arts Council, the play was adapted for the stage by playwright Laurie Upchurch. Tales from the Altamaha, with its stories of regional

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE Apr. 3-6 Mike Speenberg

Apr. 11-12 Mike Birbiglia

Apr. 8-10 Scotty K. Apr. 18-20 Pablo Francisco Apr. 24-27 Jim Jeffries Atlanta • 770-335-8484 • www.punchline.com

IVER ENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Apr. 1–Marvin Hamlisch Apr. 7–U.S. Army Field Band Apr. 15–Year with Frog & Toad Apr. 19–Columbus Symphony Orchestra Apr. 25–Robert & Rebecca Bluestone Apr. 26–Cowboy Crush Apr. 29–Giselle Ballet Apr. 30–Golden Acrobats Columbus • 888-332-5200 • www.rivercenter.org

settlers, is steeped in the Southern traditions unique to rural South Georgia. Make your plans now to experience the lives, loves, losses, scandals, and plain o’ gossip that comprise the 2008 production of Jus’ Folks. The play will be held at The Blue Marquee Theater on U.S. 1 in Lyons. Performance dates will be April 24, 25, 26, and 29 and May 1, 2, 3. Show times will be at 7 p.m. with a second show on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Tickets will be $18 each for general admission with group rates available. For more information call 912-526-6445 or visit www.talesfromthealtamaha.com or e-mail bhtlyons@cybersouth.com.

AGATHA’S Thru Apr. 23 – Pirates of the Chattahoochee 2: The Sequel Dead Man’s Tooth Apr. 24-July 20 – Harry Potter & the Half-Wit Princess

Atlanta • 404-875-4321 • www.agathas.com

Swamp Gravy April 17-19 & 25-26

May Haw Cotton Hall • Colquitt 229-758-5450 • www.swampgravy.com

Tales From The Altamaha

“Jus’ Folks” An Award-Winning Georgia Folk-Life Play

April 24, 25, 26, 29 and May 1-3

Blue Marquee Theater Lyons, Georgia • 912-526-6445 www.talesfromthealtamaha.com

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Sports Schedules HIKES & RUNS

GOLF

(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races). Apr. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Volksmarch Downtown Helen, 706-878-1619 Apr. 19 . . . . Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 706-754-7981 Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . Gainesville, 5K, 706-769-6593 Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . Athens, 5K, 706-613-3501 Apr. 12 . . . . . Richmond Hill, 5K, 912-756-5865 Apr. 12. . . . . . . . . Tallapoosa, 5K, 770-574-2345 Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . Winston, 5K, 404-786-5708 Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . . Augusta, 5K, 706-828-2109 Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Buford, 5K, 770-904-3503 Apr. 19. . . . . . . . . . . Colquitt, 5K, 229-758-2400 Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . Conyers, 13M, 770-602-2606 Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . Cumming, 5K, 678-491-0639 Apr. 19 Lithia Springs,H20/50K/13M, 770-949-8453 Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . Norcross, 10K, 678-795-0115 Apr. 20 . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K/10K, 770-576-6645 Apr. 20 . . . . . Covington, 5K/10K, 770-787-3908 Apr. 20. . . . . . . . . . . Grayson, 5K, 770-715-1543 Apr. 26. . . . . . . . . . LaGrange, 5K, 706-845-7556 Apr. 26. . . . . . . . . . Reynolds, 5K, 478-847-5301 Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Smyrna, 5K, 770-518-8002 Apr. 26 . . . . . . Thomasville, 10K, 229-226-9878 Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . Vidalia, 5K/10K, 912-538-8687 May 3 . . . . . . . . . . . Snellville, 5K, 770-985-3535

Apr. 7-13 . . Masters Golf Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club, 800-726-0243 Apr. 9 . . . . Parent/Child Mini Golf Tournament, Elijah Clark St. Pk., Lincolnton, 706-359-3458 Apr. 10. . . . . . . . . Mayhaw Festival Classic Golf Tournament, Colquitt, 229-758-2400 Apr. 11. . . . . . . Brig. Gen. Robert Scott, Jr. Golf Tournament, Macon, 478-923-6600 Apr. 14-20 . . . Athens Reg. Foundation Classic, Jennings Mill Country Club, 904-475-3350 Apr. 15 . . Celebrity Golf Tournament (for UW), Helen, 706-865-3181 Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf Classic, Chateau Elan Braselton, 678-425-6050 Apr. 24. . . . . . . . . . . Banks Co. CVB Spring Golf Tournament, Homer, 706-677-5265 Apr. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . Mayfling Golf Tournament Griffin, 770-228-8200 Apr. 26 . . Mini-Golf Tournament, Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla, 2-4 p.m., 770-504-2277 Apr. 28-May 4 . . . . . . . . . South Georgia Classic Valdosta, 229-242-8455

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BIKING Apr. 5 . . . . Mayhaw Festival Century Bike Ride Colquitt, 229-758-2400 Apr. 5. . . . . . . P-3 Bikefest, Ga. Int’l. Convention Center, College Park, 770-997-3566 Apr. 21-27. . Tour de Georgia, tourdegeorgia.com Apr. 26-27 . . . . . . . . Athens Twilight Criterium Athens, 706-207-4607 Apr. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell Criterium Historic District, 800-776-7935 Apr. 27. . . . . Ga. St. Championship Series Race (mt. bike), Winder, 770-867-3489 May 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA CRITS Finals Sandy Springs, 770-206-1446

Thursday, April 24 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Toccoa, GA Sample food from our best eateries. Enjoy dancing, music, children and teen activities, antiques and art sale. Sponsored by Toccoa Main Street.

1-877-6-TOCCOA www.mainstreettoccoa.com

I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed until him against that day.

2 TIMOTHY 1:12 GOD’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR WOMEN Honor Books, Tulsa, OK

See LIVE WILD HOGS Taken from the swamps of the OCMULGEE RIVER at the 17th Annual

OCMULGEE WILD HOG FESTIVAL MAdmission AY 10 $2 The Wild Hog Capital of Georgia

ABBEVILLE I-75 Exit 101, 30 miles East of Cordele on Hwy. 280

229-467-2144 Arts & Crafts 229-467-2107 Hog/Dog Baying

wildhogfestival@yahoo.com

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Sports Schedules BASEBALL

ARENA FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

Home Schedules

Home Schedules ATLANTA THRASHERS

ATLANTA BRAVES

COLUMBUS LIONS

Apr. 2-3 . . . . . . .PITTSBURGH Apr. 4-6 . . .NEW YORK METS Apr. 18-20 . . . . .LA DODGERS Apr. 10-12 . . .WASHINGTON Apr. 21-22 . . .WASHINGTON Apr. 23-24 . . . . . . . .FLORIDA 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . .READING Apr. 19 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE May 3 . . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA www.columbuslions.net

Apr. 1 . . . . . . . . . . .PANTHERS Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNING 1-866-715-1500 www.atlantathrashers.com

GEORGIA FORCE

AUGUSTA LYNX

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS

Apr. 4 . . . . . . . .KANSAS CITY Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDO May 3 . . . . . .NEW ORLEANS www.georgiaforce.com

Apr. 1 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA Apr. 5 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA 706-724-4423 www.augustalynx.com

Apr. 3-5 . . . . . .GREENSBORO Apr. 15-18 . . . .KANNAPOLIS Apr. 19-21 . . . . . .GREENVILLE Apr. 26-28 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com

S. GA. WILDCATS

GWINNETT GLADIATORS

Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . .LOUISVILLE Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . .GREEN BAY Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA www.southgawildcats.com

Apr. 1 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Apr. 5 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE 770-497-5100 gwinnettgladiators.com

COLUMBUS CATFISH Apr. 3-6 . . . . . . .SAVANNAH Apr. 15-16 . . . . . . . . . .ROME Apr. 18-21 . . . .CHARLESTON Apr. 22-23 . . . . . . . . . .ROME Apr. 29-May 2 . . . .ASHEVILLE 706-751-8866 www.columbuscatfish.com

WATER SPORTS Apr. 5-6, 12-13 . Kayak Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 706-754-7981

FOOTBALL Apr. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-Day Spring Football UGA Sanford Stadium, Athens, 12:30 p.m., 706-542-7969

ROME BRAVES Apr. 3-6 . . . . . .CHARLESTON Apr. 7-10 . . . . . . .COLUMBUS Apr. 18-21 . . . . .SAVANNAH Apr. 29-May 2 . . .GREENVILLE 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS Apr. 11-14 . . . . . .COLUMBUS Apr. 16-17 . . . .CHARLESTON Apr. 22-23 . . . .CHARLESTON Apr. 24-27 . . . . . . . . . .ROME Apr. 29-May 2 . . . . .HICKORY 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

MISCELLANEOUS Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Tree Climb Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801 Apr. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Mt. Adventures Race (run, paddle, bike), 800-899-6867 Apr. 18-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.E. Lacrosse Conf. Championship Northview H.S., Alpbaretta, 770-617-5935 Apr. 25-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USSSA S.E. Shootout Columbus Softball Complex, 800-999-1613 Apr. 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xterra Points Triathlon (run, bike, swim), Ft. Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489 Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chattahoochee Cannon Ball Run Columbus, 706-332-6642

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Sports Schedules EQUESTRIAN SHOWS Apr. 11-12 . . . . . . . .IRPA World Championship Rodeo, Cumming Fairgrounds, 770-781-3491 Apr. 12 . . . .43rd Annual Atlanta Steeplechase Kingston Downs, Cartersville, 404-237-7436 Apr. 12 . . . . .Horse Show, 4-H Pavilion, Dawson 229-995-2165 Apr. 12-13 . . . . . . . . .Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern, Kennesaw, 770-975-1050

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Apr. 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Classic II Apr. 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dog Show Apr. 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Dressage Apr. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GQHA Pro-Am Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newton Co. Horse Show Apr. 19-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horsepower at Park Apr. 25-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo Classic

FISHING (See info on fishing tournaments at www.flwoutdoor.com)

Apr. 12 . . . .Basic Fly Fishing Clinic, Panola Mt. St.Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 Apr. 25-26 . . . . .Savannah River Spring Classic 912-965-1999 Apr. 26 . . . .Advanced Fly Fishing Clinic, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 Apr. 26 . . .Sr. Fishing Rodeo, Moccasin Creek St. Pk., Clarkesville, 8:30 a.m., 706-947-3194

April 26 A Salute to the American Soldier & The American Patriotism in

Port Wentworth, GA 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Bike decorating contest • Parade Street Rally • Arts & Crafts • Food Fishing tournament • Gospel Music Fireworks • Street Dance with Sensational Sounds of Motown Free & Open to the Public

BASKETBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA HAWKS Apr. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TORONTO Apr. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHILADELPHIA Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOSTON Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ORLANDO 404-249-6400, www.nba.com/hawks

RACING ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com Apr. 18-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S.E. RV SuperShow May 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mopar Southern Classic May 3 . . . . . . . . .Major League of Monster Trucks

ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com Apr. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tour de Georgia May 2-4 .Historic Sportscar Racing Mitty Challenge

April 25-26 Port Wentworth, GA Briefing Dinner, Friday, 4 p.m. Tournament, Saturday, 6 a.m. Compete for 15 cash prizes Open to first 75 boats/

150 anglers to register Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782 www.atlantadragway.com Weigh-In 2:30 - 4 p.m. at Douglas Motor Sports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls Stand Up For America Day 912-384-4555 Oglethorpe Speedway Park . .Pooler, 912-964-8200 www.portwentworthga.com www.ospracing.net Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 912-965-1999 www.silverdollarraceway.com April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 15

April is Just Amazing in Geor Geo Vidalia Onion Festival Vidalia, the “Sweet Onion City,” will hold its 31st annual Vidalia Onion Festival April 24-27. Festivities will begin with the Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest and the 7th annual Vidalia Chef’s Contest on April 24 at the Community Center. On April 25, follow the Children’s Parade to S.E. Technical College for opening ceremonies, a street dance, and fireworks. Start your Saturday downtown at the Vidalia Onion Run with a 1-mile walk, 5K, or 10K race. The Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, will include past favorites and many new exhibitors, food, entertainment, and an onion eating contest. The Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show has become the biggest event. This year’s Airshow on April 26-27 will feature the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, exhibiting graceful aerobats, fast-paced performances, and precision flying. Other nationally recognized performers will also perform on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. Military aircraft will be featured on static display. Other events will include tours of a Vidalia Onion processing facility, sports tournaments, rodeo, carnival, and pageants. For information call 912-538-8687 or visit www.vidaliaonionfestival.com.

25th National Mayhaw Festival in Colquitt The Mayhaw Festival will kick off with a century bike ride on April 5 and a golf tournament on April 10. On Friday, April 18, there will be a barbecue and bake sale on the Square at 10 a.m. and a performance by Clutch at 6 p.m. The 25th annual National Mayhaw Festival will be held in Colquitt on Saturday, April 19, at Spring Creek Recreation Park. There will be a 5K race and a 1 mile fun walk at 8:30, and a Main Street parade at 10 a.m. Local entertainment will feature country singer Shane Owen at 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. Vendors will be selling arts, crafts, collectibles, food, and Mayhaw Jelly. There will be attractions and displays for all ages, and a Mega Slide, Rockclimb, Funhouse, Spider Mountain, and pony rides for children. The musical comedy, May-Haw, will be presented Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. in Cotton Hall, a renovated wareth house transformed into a rustic, multi-stage Annual theatrical setting. Other local attractions include eleven PRIL “Millennium Murals,” the restored Tarrer Inn, the Museum of Southern Cultures, the Veterans Park Memorial, the “Tribute to the Held in beautiful historic downtown American Indian” sculpture, the Crooked Oak THOMASVILLE, the Rose Festival has been Golf Club, the Spring Creek RV Park, and a Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920s. unique shops. For information call 229-758Join us for all the fun and festivities! 2400 or visit www.colquitt-georgia.com.

Rose Show & Festival

A 24-26

229-227-7020

www.thomasvillega.com

The Rose Festival is sponsored by: CNS TELEVISION and brought to you by: DOWNTOWN THOMASVILLE MAIN STREET

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azing in Georgia! Georgia Numismatic Coin Show in Dalton The Georgia Numismatic Association’s 44th Annual Coin Show will be held at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton on April 18-20. Over 200 dealers will be attending the event of over 170 tables with a variety of numismatic material for sale. The show is open to the public Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission and parking will be free. Bill Fivaz and J. J. Stanton will be offering a workshop on Saturday at 11 a.m. “The Cherry Picker’s Guide Workshop - Look, Listen and Learn,” presented by these well-known authors and collectors, will surely be a learning experience for all who attend. It will be free and open to the public. Children of all ages will want to attend the free Young Collector’s Program on Saturday afternoon. This entertaining and educational program will include interactive stories, exhibits, an auction, and giveaways. For more information visit the GNA web site www.gamoney.org or phone 423-842-5527.

The Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay The 68th edition of The Cotton Pickin’ Fair will be sponsored by The 1911 Society, Ltd., a Georgia non-profit corporation supporting sustainable rural development through agri-tourism. Enjoy a great day of 21st century fun in a unique 1910 era farm venue where 300 skilled artisans from the United States and Canada will feature art, antiques, and crafts. Fine pottery, weaving, sculpture, woodcarving, painting, jewelry, and wearable art 5th Annual are samples of what to expect from the assembled group of outstanding exhibitors. Many artists will eagerly share their creative skills and talents with on-going demonstrations. Dancers, musicians, and puppets on six rustic stages will perform everything from & bluegrass to classical. Churches, schools, and civic organizations MEEKS PARK will bake, fry, broil, boil, steam, and stew the best of Southern Foods, so arrive hungry and Friday, June 13 support the programs of more than 20 nonCeilidh Reception at profit, civic minded partner organizations. North Georgia Technical College Fun-filled days await you at The Cotton • Kilted Golf Classic Pickin’ Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be $5 Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15 for adults and $3 for children 4-12. Clan tents • Highland Games competition For additional information and directions • Pipe bands • Scottish music •Highland visit www.cpfair.org or call 706-538-6814. dancing • Border Collie sheep herding • Vendors—Scottish food & merchandise

BLAIRSVILLE

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL HIGHLAND GAMES June 13, 14, 15, 2008

For additional information contact Blairsville-Union Chamber of Commerce

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Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw The 32nd Annual Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival on April 19-20 will feature over 200 booths of the Southeast's finest artisans, entertainment by local multi-talented performers, games for the children, and a variety of foods. A parade Saturday will feature bands, floats, and marchers, totaling over 2,000 youngsters representing sports, schools, and pageants. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw. The heart of downtown Kennesaw and the newly expanded 40,000 sq. ft. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, home of the “General,” will serve as the festival’s central location. There will be a Civil War encampment showing the lifestyle, uniforms, and firearms of the era. The Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival will be held in on both sides of Main Street (Hwy. 293) and is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from noon-5. Admission will be free. For more information call Tod Miller or Bill Watson at 770-423-1330 or visit www.kennesawbusiness.org.

Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds The 10th annual Georgia Strawberry Festival will be held in Reynolds April 25-26. Events will begin Friday evening in the park with a meal cooked by the Women’s Club, hot dogs, hamburgers, and strawberry shortcake. Performing in the gazebo will be the Southern gospel group New Grace and Trinity and the Christian rock group Grafted by Grace.

The 5K Run for Literacy will begin Saturday at 8 a.m. There will be a Teddy Bear Parade at 10 a.m. with all kids and teddy bears invited to participate. The Grand Parade will follow with more antique and classic cars, trucks, bands, and units than ever! Dr. Edwards C. Whatley, long-time Reynolds physician, will be the Grand Marshal. Over 100 carefully selected artists and craftsmen from around the S.E. will have booths on the streets and in the park. There will be classic vehicles on display after the parade, a vintage jukebox spinning records in the gazebo, food and strawberries, entertainment, an old book sale, a photography show, a fine arts exhibit, the Flint Energies Strawberry Cook-Off at 1 p.m., and Lawn Mower Races at 5 p.m. Admission and parking will be free. Reynolds is located just west of the center of the state at the intersection of GA 96 (Fall Line Freeway) and GA 128. For information phone 478-847-5301 or visit www.ga-strawberry.org.

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Blind Willie Blues Festival, Dearing Mayfest, Car Show in McDuffie County The Blind Willie Blues Festival on May 10 will headline soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples, a treasured voice in contemporary music. Also performing will be Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, featuring Darrell Nulisch, Duke Robillard, Mike Farris, Mary Flower, Geoff Acheson, and Crosstie Walkers. An array of vendors will serve traditional Southern food and beverages such as ribs, chicken, fish, and Cajun. Carry in food and drink will not be allowed. The festival site is north of Thomson on Stagecoach Road, just east of Washington Hwy. (Hwy 17N, Exit 172 on I-20). Advance tickets are $20, at the gate $25. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. The Dearing Mayfest will be held May 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the old Dearing Elementary School on Hwy. 78. Admission and parking will be free. There will be a parade, arts and crafts vendors, rides and activities for the kids, a hamburger cookoff, and live entertainment. Proceeds will go towards the renovation of the gymnasium. A Classic Car Show at the historic Depot in Thomson on April 26 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. will feature dozens of classic cars and trucks. There will be games, 50’s and 60’s music, delicious food, cold drinks, and fun events for children and adults including hula-hoop and dance contests. Trophies and prize money will be awarded to winners in the car show. For information on these events call the Thomson-McDuffie County CVB at 706-597-1000 or visit www.blindwillie.com.

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest will take place April 19-20 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Admission and parking will be free. Outdoor galleries will be filled with fine paintings, mixed media, photography, pottery, and jewelry, as well as textile, glass, wood, metal and paper art. The 100 artists were selected by a jury comprised of art professionals from the Alpharetta community. The Arts Streetfest will include live jazz, roots rock, acoustical and Celtic music, an interactive children’s area, storytelling by The Reading Tree, and theatrical performances, theatre games, and a choice of a pirate or princess costume by the Kudzu Playhouse. Festival cuisine will include barbecue from Smokejack, Italian favorites from Carmine’s Restaurant & Pizzeria ,and additional street fare such as flavored coffees, Italian ice, fresh lemonade, Dippin’ Dots, roasted nuts, and various chocolate delights. In celebration of Alpharetta’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, a local historian from the Alpharetta Historical Society will narrate the 1.2 mile Alpharetta History Walk past downtown buildings, homes, and sites of previous structures. Downtown shops and restaurants will offer specials and extended business hours during the festival. For more information visit www.alpharetta.ga.us or phone 678-297-6000 x1008. April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

Sawnee Indian Festival & Rendezvous in Cumming The Sawnee Indian Festival & Rendezvous will be held at the Cumming Fairgrounds May 3-4. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. See demonstrations on earthen cooking, arrowhead napping, and hide tanning. Walk through Native American encampments and Mountain Man trade camps. Dance with Native Americans from various tribes. See Thunder, the 2000 pound buffalo. Enjoy the sounds of native drums, experience the soothing melodies of the native flute, and listen to storytellers. Savor the delicacies of Native American cooking. Shop the craft booths displaying jewelry, leather craft, beadwork, clothing, fine art, pottery, flutes, drums, and other Native American & Mountain Man crafts. Admission will be adults/$8; children 5-12/$5; and 4 & under/ free. For more information call 770-781-3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net. For vendor information call 770-735-6275 or visit rthunder.com. From Atlanta take GA 400N to exit 15, go left, go to the 4th red light, turn left, go 4/10 mile. Fairgrounds will be on the right and parking on the left.

ARTSS Spring Events in Sandy Springs Sandy Springs is only 15 miles north of Atlanta with its metropolitan amenities but yet a world apart with its many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues. ARTSSpring in Sandy Springs will feature a monthlong celebration of art, music, drama, poetry, gardens, bicycling, dining, and dancing. Included among the ARTSSpring events will be Helen Reddy on April 17, a bluegrass concert with Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain and Greenbriar on April 18, an antique appraisal fair on April 26, sidewalk celebrations on April 26-27, the Sandy Springs Society Garden Tour on May 3-4, the USA CRITS Cycling Finals and Taste of Sandy CARRIE HASSLER AND HARD RAIN © CHHR – Image Gallery Springs on May 4, and a Revelation Gala on May 10. For information www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 770-206-1446. Heritage Sandy Springs has several events planned for the spring at the Entertainment Lawn, located at the corner of Sandy Springs Place and Bluestone Road, next to City Walk. Awesome Afternoons will feature singing storyteller Eric Litman on April 20 from 2-4 p.m. Wind Down Wednesdays will welcome Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. A Student Art Show during April will feature the works of young artists in the North Metro Atlanta area. For more information phone 404-851-9111, x203. Come Join The Fun! The Sandy Springs Society will hold a Tossed Out Treasures Sale April 3-6 at the & North River Shopping Center. 404-252-2787. CALVIN FARMER PARK See the Drama section for performers at • Parade (May 17, 10am) the comedy hot spot, The Punchline. Grand Marshall

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“Nuthin’ But A Will” Tells Stories of Firemen Colquitt, Georgia is a town known for its stories. After all, it is home to Swamp Gravy, the Official Folk Life Play of Georgia. Now, Colquitt has extended its storytelling past the walls of Cotton Hall Theater onto the sides of their buildings. The 11th mural, Nuthin’ But A Will, is located across from Cotton Hall on the wall of the Colquitt-Miller County Volunteer Fire Department. This mural presents stories that were told by the firemen and were featured in the 2005-2006 Swamp Gravy production by the same name. The mural has four parts: three oval scenes in color, and a black and white background depicting daily life at the fire department. The first oval shows the volunteer firemen signing a personal note to borrow money to purchase a Jaws of Life; this decision was made one cold, rainy night after a victim died because they could not free him. The middle oval depicts firemen rescuing a woman and her son after a devastating tornado in Miller County when they see a Bible opened to Psalms 28:7. The last oval shows the Bike Brigade, a group of young African-American men who wanted to join the fire department and always beat the fire trucks to calls, even on their bikes. Giving them a chance transformed the fire department. For more information visit www.colquittmurals.com.

Southland Jubilee in Greensboro Celebrate Greene County’s rich and varied cultural history at the 10th Annual Southland Jubilee on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Greensboro. Admission will be free. Southland Jubilee will have something for everyone: continuous live entertainment, juried arts and crafts vendors, heritage crafters and demonstrations, antique tractors, living history interpreters, a children’s activity area, agricultural exhibits, a classic car show, festival foods, and the Jubilee Teen Idol competition. Last year’s event drew a crowd of people from across the State and Southeast. Greensboro is located east of Atlanta off I-20 at the Lake Oconee exit. Lodging is available at local hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds. For more information call 706-453-7592 or 800-886-5253 or visit www.southlandjubilee.com.

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Hawkinsville Harness Festival Pulaski County’s first official harness horse race was held in 1894. By 1926, the community was the winter home to harness horse trainers from the northern U.S. and Canada. Today Hawkinsville is the “Harness Horse Capital” of Georgia, the only place in the State where you can see authentic harness races. The 35th annual Hawkinsville Harness Festival will be held April 18-19. Kick-off will begin Friday, April 18, with entertainment, food, and fireworks. On Saturday there will be arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, and an expo from the Jr. Rodeo, and a miniature horse driving expo. For the children there will be inflatable rides, cartoon characters, and educational hayrides. Other festival events will include a concert and pageant. Horse races will be held Saturday afternoon with a chance to win $100 after each race and up to $1000. Hawkinsville is in central Georgia, two hours south of Atlanta, 20 miles from I-75, and 30 miles from I-16. Lodging is available at hotels, a B&B, RV sites, and campgrounds. For more information phone 478-783-1717 or visit www.hawkinsvillechamber.org.

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival The Spring Jonquil Festival will be held April 26-27 in downtown Smyrna on the Village Green next to Market Village and will feature over 150 artists and craftsmen, festival foods, and children’s activities. There will be local entertainment on the stage in front of the library. There will be an artists’ market with watercolors, folk art, pottery, fine jewelry, and metal sculpting. Other artisans from all over the S.E. will offer handmade crafts, clothing, furniture, jewelry, and more. Festival foods will include cotton candy, candy apples, corn dogs, ice cream, snow cones, polish sausage, chicken sandwiches, and BBQ. The Children’s area will have pony rides, inflatable activities, sand art, and puppet shows by Atlanta Puppet. Acoustic music will be performed on the Veteran’s Memorial (food court area) throughout the event. The Jonquil Jog, a 5K Run/Walk, will be Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Municipal Building. There will be a Tot Trot, Fun Run, and Fitness h 35tnual Walk. Registration is at 7 a.m. n A Festival hours will be Saturday 10-6 and T. W. Briscoe Park Sunday noon-5. Admission will be $1 with children 12 & under, and Seniors 55+ free. SATURDAY Take I-75 to Exit 260; go west 3 miles; turn left • 5K Road Race 8 a.m., begins on Odum Street onto Atlanta Road; festival will be one mile on • Snellville Days Parade 10 a.m. (new parade route) right. For more information call 770-423-1330 • Disability Awareness Event or visit www.smyrnacity.com. • FREE Evening Concert Atlanta Rhythm Section 7 p.m., T.W. Briscoe Park

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Blessing of the Fleet Festival in Darien The 40th annual Festival on the Waterfront will be held in historic downtown Darien April 11-13. This three day festival promotes the natural beauty of the Altamaha River system, the charm of small town coastal living, the Blessing of the local Shrimp Fleet, and a celebration of Darien’s history and southern hospitality. The fun will begin on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. with a carnival and vendors, the UGA Marine Extension Service Sea Circus at 5 p.m., local legend Vic Waters at 7 p.m., and country super star Sammy Kershaw at 8:30 p.m. Festival events will include arts and crafts, food, children’s activities, live entertainment, a run/walk, parade, classic car show, shrimp boat tours, shrimp box derby, kids’ fishing rodeo, seafood cook-off competition between shrimp boats, duck race, carnival, shrimp eating contest, a concert by international performer Trina Hamlin at 6 p.m., the Sensational Sound of Motown from 7-10 p.m., and fireworks at 8:45 p.m. On Sunday a worship service and gospel singing will begin at noon, and the Shrimp Boat Blessing Marine Parade at 1 p.m. For information call 912-437-6684 or 888-849-5448; visit www.blessingofthefleet.com; or e-mail chamber@darientel.net.

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 14-15 at Meeks Park will celebrate Scottish heritage by showcasing Scottish foods, athletics, music, and dance. The Kilted Golf Tournament and Ceilidh Reception with buffet dinner and entertainment will be held Friday, June 13. For tickets call the Chamber. Festival hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an opening ceremony Saturday at noon, a worship service followed by Kirkin’ of the Tartans Sunday at 9 a.m., and a closing ceremony Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be a genealogy tent; children’s activities; Border Collie and sheep demonstrations; Gordon Setter demonstrations; Falconry demonstrations; exhibit of Scottish Highland Cattle; and fiddle, harp, and bagpipe workshops. Music and entertainment will be presented by Hunting McLeod, Colin GrantAdams, Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums, Alhambra Highlander Pipes & Drums, Pog, Chattahoochee Pipes & Drums, Appalachian St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, Mickle-A-Do, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Glencoe School of Scottish Highland Dance. The Highland Games athletic events will include traditional contests, and athletes must wear a kilt to compete. Admission will be $10 per day or $15 for two days with children 12 and under free. For more information phone 706-7455789 or 877-745-5789 or visit on the web at www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com.

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War Days at Old Clinton The 27th Anniversary celebration of War Days at Old Clinton and the 200th Birthday of the Town of Clinton will be held May 3-4. Re-enactors will gather beneath wind-blown battle flags on grassy fields to defend Old Clinton against Sherman’s Savannah-bound army in the Battle of Sunshine Church on Saturday and in the Battle of Griswoldville on Sunday. The rattle of musketry and the thunder of cannons will shake windows in old homes – beginning at 2:05 p.m. each day. The re-enactors will set up authentic camps, sleep in tents, and cook over open fires. The Old Store will display a wide variety of war relics. Suttlers with period items for sale will line Suttlers’ Row. There will be modern arts and crafts and demonstrations of handmade arts and crafts of the period. A variety of foods will be available. Gates will open at 9 a.m. both days. The entire event will take place in the Old Clinton Historic District which is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Admission will be $5/adults and $3/children 6-18. On Saturday at 8:05 p.m. an impressive memorial service in the Old Clinton Cemetery will honor Clinton’s Confederate dead. Admission here is free. Clinton is located 12 miles north of Macon off Hwy. 129. For information call 478-986-6383 or the Chamber of Commerce at 478-986-1123.

Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival in Abbeville See real wild hogs taken from the Ocmulgee Swamp during the 17th annual Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival in Abbeville on Saturday, May 10. Among the events will be an exciting Hog-Dog Baying contest and a Children’s pig chase. Browse through over 100 arts and crafts booths or make your food selection from over 30 food booths. Relax in the shade on the grass and enjoy all kinds of good music and other entertainment including line dancing, clogging, bands, and singing. There will be kiddie rides, ponies, and an Antique Tractor Show. Gates will open at 9 a.m., and admission will be $2 for all ages. A Wild Hog Waller Dance will be sponsored by the Abbeville Fire/Rescue on Saturday night from 8 p.m. until midnight. Abbeville, the Wild Hog Capital of Georgia, is located 30 miles east of Cordele at the intersection of US 280 and 129. Phone 229467-2144 for information on arts & crafts or 229-467-2107 for information on dog baying.

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• Fine Arts & Crafts from Artists throughout the U.S • Downtown Alpharetta on Milton Avenue • Children’s Art Interactive Area • Festival Cuisine • Live Jazz, Folk & Roots Rock • Cultural Arts Performances • Free Admission • Experience Downtown Shops and Dining

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FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Enjoy an evening in the Julian Knight Park with dinner and music under the trees. • Tribute to Dr. Edwards C. Whatley • Gospel Fest • Dinner SATURDAY, APRIL 26 • 5K Run for Literacy • Teddy Bear Parade • Grand Parade • Arts & Crafts • Car & Truck Show • Photography Show • Cook-Off • Lawn Mower Races • Fine Art Exhibit Free Admission & Parking • Family Oriented Handicap Accessible

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Snellville Days Festival The City of Snellville will host its 35th annual Snellville Days Festival on May 3-4 at Briscoe Park. The theme this year will be "A One Time Event That's Lasted 35 Years, 1974-2008." Festival hours will be Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be free. The festival will kick off with a 5K road race at 8 a.m. and a parade at 10 a.m. A new parade route will begin at the Wisteria Village Shopping Center and end on Clower Street. Snellville Days will feature a weekend full of free fun, including more than 200 craft and food vendors, a children’s area with games and small rides, an orphan car show on Saturday, dog & disc competition, and two stages with live entertainment. Saturday night will feature 70’s music and a disco dance floor in the concert area starting at 6 p.m. with a 1970’s costume contest and a 1970’s dance concert. A free ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION concert at 7 p.m. will feature the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Take a blanket or lawn chair and even a picnic if you wish. For information phone 770-985-3535 or visit www.snellvilledays.com.

Stand Up For America Day in Port Wentworth Port Wentworth, in establishing a day to recognize America and the American soldier, will hold its 34th annual event, the flag-waving Stand Up For America Day, on April 26 from1-7 p.m. This salute to patriotism will feature a bike decorating contest at 9:30 a.m., a parade at 10 a.m., and a Street rally following the parade. There will be arts and crafts and a variety of foods. Gospel music will be performed at 4:30 p.m., and a street dance featuring the Sensational Sounds of Motown will begin at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. will be followed by more band music. A new event this same weekend will be the First Annual Savannah River Spring Classic on April 25-26 when anglers can compete for 15 cash prizes including a $2,000 Grand Prize. The tournament will be open to the first 75 boats/150 anglers to register on Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express. Dinner provided by Randy’s BBQ will be served there from 4-6:45 p.m. with the tournament briefing at 7 p.m. Entry fees will be $100/boat owner and $50/non-boater. The tournament will begin Saturday at 6 a.m. The weigh-In will be held Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Cantyre Street festival site for Stand Up for America Day. For information on both events call 912-965-1999 or visit www.portwentworthga.com.

A Taste of Toccoa During a Taste of Toccoa, on April 24 from 5-8 p.m., sample a variety of entrees from local restaurants and caterers. Food will range from ethnic, to gourmet, to Southern country, to soul. Enjoy the music of 3 on a String, a trio presenting homespun tales and comedies and songs, as well as local groups including the Stephens County High School Band and the dance group Precious Minutes. There will be a variety of youth and children’s activities including Jurassic Adventure, the Chuggy Choo-Choo, a Ferris Wheel, the Bouncer of Monkeys, an eurobungee, sand art, a train ride, pony rides, and a rock climbing wall. Downtown Toccoa has antique markets, shops in the renovated depot, the Historical Society Museum, and the Currahee Military Museum with World War II items from Band of Brothers. To reach Toccoa take I-85N to I-985N to Hwy. 365N to the Toccoa exit. For more information phone 706-282-3269 or 877-6toccoa or visit www.mainstreettoccoa.com. April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 25

Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville The 87th annual Rose Show and Festival on April 24-26 in Thomasville will begin Thursday at 7 p.m. with the Children’s Rose Bud Parade featuring floats, music, and cartoon characters. On Friday the Thomasville Rose Society will host its annual Rose Show which includes the crowning of Georgia’s Rose Queen and a downtown tented display of hundreds of perfect roses from Thomasville and surrounding communities. The Rose Parade Friday at 7 p.m. on Broad Street will be followed by a street dance. Food will be available on the street, and many downtown restaurants will be open. On Saturday a myriad of events are planned at various venues throughout Thomasville. The Rose City Run will begin early on Broad Street. The Rose Show will continue with its award-winning displays. The annual Car & truck Show downtown will present a variety of classic, vintage, and unique late model cars. Paradise Park will host the annual Civic Garden Club Flower Show with awardwinning floral displays, garden art, and horticulture displays under the big top. Art in the Park will feature artisans, craftsmen, and food vendors. Bark in the Park will be a fun dog show. Other events are scheduled throughout April and also at many local attractions. For a complete list visit www.thomasvillega.com or call 229-227-7020.

Mayfling Arts & Crafts Festival in Griffin The Great Griffin Mayfling will celebrate its 25th year of fine arts and crafts, food by local vendors, entertainment, children’s activities, and more in City Park on April 25-27. The Mayfling is a juried show of fine arts and crafts with prizes awarded in both categories. Applications are available at the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce at 770-228-8200 or www.griffinchamber.com. The Mayfling Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 25, at 8:30 a.m. at the Griffin City Golf Course. The cost will be $40 per person with lunch and cash prizes. Griffin’s City Park will come alive with activity on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The annual Chess Tournament and Texas Hold’em will be held in the Community Center at the Park and the entertainment in the main pavilion. Festival hours on Sunday will be from 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Plainview Baptist Church will have services on Sunday morning. A Classic & Muscle Car Show from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. will be hosted by Southern Cruisers with 30 plus trophies awarded. Performing live in Concert on Sunday at 2 p.m. will be Country Western recording artist Adam Tucker who has been an opening act for Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Diamond Rio, Josh Turner, Confederate Railroad, ADAM TUCKER Highway 101, and more.

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

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Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival Near Warner Robins The 28th Annual Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival between Warner Robins and Perry on April 19-20 will welcome visitors with whiffs of barbecue and other delicious foods, sounds of fiddles, and original and creative arts and crafts in and amongst the old homestead buildings and throughout the terraced woods. The amphitheater in Dogwood Hollow will feature bluegrass bands, gospel quartets, and dance teams. Over 40 oldtimers will resurrect pioneer ways: dipping candles, carving decoys and knobbits, building fishing rods, weaving chairseats with cornshucks, making baskets, building dulcimers and brooms, tatting, cutting silhouettes, tinsmithing, and more. Children’s activities will include a magician-ventriloquist, storyteller Larry the Leprechaun, farm animals, hayrides, and horseback rides. The semi-annual festival is always the third weekend in April (unless Easter falls then) and the third weekend in October. Festival hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be $5/adults and $1/ children; parking will be free. Six miles from I-75 off Exit 142 to Lake Joy Road. For information phone 478-922-8265 or visit www.mossycreekfestival.com.

Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival The Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival will be held May 17-18. The two day event will feature entertainment, arts and crafts, good food, and lots of fun for the children. The downtown parade will begin Saturday, May 17th, at 10 a.m. The Grand Marshall this year will be Monika Kelly, daughter of the world famous clown, Emmett Kelly, Sr. The late renowned clown of circus, stage, and screen, Emmett Kelly, Sr. created the sad face clown, was quite a legend, and was a mascot for Coca Cola, Kodak, and others. Monika will be at the festival both days to sign autographs. She will also have limited edition lithographs, posters, and memorabilia for purchase. Clowns and/or clown units are encouraged to participate in the parade to honor Emmett Kelly, Sr. Clowns who are interested in MONIKA KELLY participating can call Tim Cavender at 770-735-4263 for more information. The festival will be held at Calvin Farmer Park in Ball Ground. Take I-575N to exit 27; go right; go to bottom of the hill to the four way stop; turn left; go a mile to first traffic light; turn right. For information visit www.ballgroundheritagedays.org.

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A Day in the Country Festival in Augusta A Day in the Country Cars, Crafts, & Music Festival, celebrating its 23rd year with KICKS 99 as Augusta’s longest-running outdoor musical event, will be held Sunday, May 4, at the Augusta Riverfront Marina. Grab your sunscreen, chairs, and blankets for quality family entertainment as you enjoy a day of fun, food, and great country music on the banks of the Savannah River. There will be two stages. The RiverFront Stage will feature Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Lee Brice, Crossin Dixon, Jeremy Graham Band, and Jaycie Ward. Gates will open at 11 a.m., and the concerts will begin at noon. The Festival Stage will feature the Rhythm & Class Cloggers karaoke, and other activities. There will also be an arts and crafts show, a car show, and a variety of foods and beverages. The events will benefit the Augusta Sertoma Club and other local charities. Tickets will be $20/advance, $25/day of the show, and free for children 6 & under JASON ALDEAN with an adult. For more information and tickets call 803-278-4849 or visit www.tixonline.com or e-mail tkp@tixonline.com. No pets, swimming, or coolers will be allowed.

Art and Sol Festival at St. Simons Island The Glynn Art Association will present the Art and Sol Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, under the huge Live Oaks in beautiful Neptune Park on St. Simons Island. This is the 15th year of this established show, and all who visit this beautiful island will enjoy the fine arts and crafts and the scenery of the Village Pier area of the island. The show hours will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. There will be pottery, oil paintings, photography, wooden bowls, stained glass, rustic furniture, pastels, watercolors, and jewelry. Follow the signs to the festival, or call Glynn Art at 912-638-8770, or check the web site at www.glynnart.org for more information.

Gen. Scott Memorial Golf Tournament in April Golfers are invited to honor a famous WWII flying ace and adventurer by participating in the 3rd Annual Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott, Jr. Memorial Golf Scramble at Healy Point Country Club in Macon on April 11. The tournament is sponsored by the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins which has a permanent exhibit on Gen. Scott, the famous aviator who flew more than 30,000 hours and wrote the best seller God Is My Co-Pilot which became a hit movie. To register for the golf tournament call 478-923-6600. For information on the museum visit www.museumofaviation.org.

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR April 1-29 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412. 1-31 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn. 770-964-8575. 2-30 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412. 3-4 – Nothin’ But the Blues Dinner Show, Atlanta History Center, 6 p.m. 404-814-4150. 3-6 – Sandy Springs Society Tossed Out Treasures Sale, North River Shopping Center. 404-252-2787. 3-24 – Jazz Nights, Scottish Rite Hospital Lawn, Decatur, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. 404-370-0888. 3-24 – Thursday Nights at the High Museum of Art, 5-8 p.m. 404-733-high. 3-24 – Music at the Hall, Smyrna City Hall, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. 770-434-6600. 3-30 – The Lion King, Atlanta Civic Center. 404-523-6275. 4 – Family Storytelling, Callanwolde, 7 p.m. 404-872-5338. 4 – Jeff Dunham, Cobb Energy Centre, 7 & 10 p.m. 770-916-2800. 4 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio, 12-1 p.m. Free lunch to first 40. 404-373-4154. 4 – Coasters, Drifters, & Platters, Cobb Civic Center, 8 p.m. 770-528-8490. 4-6 – Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Lenox Square. 404-817-6642. 5 – Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800. 5 – Cool Car Festival, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690. 5 – Alpharetta Library Book Sale & Craft Fair. 770-475-9214. 5-6 – Ron White, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100. 5-6 – Midtown Tour of Homes. 404-249-8865. 5-12,19,25 – Laser Show, Stone Mountain Park, 8:30 p.m. 770-498-5690. 5-13 – Spring Fun Break, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690. 5-13 –Spring Break at Six Flags Over Georgia. 770-948-9290. 7-8 – Great American Dessert Expo, Ga. Int’l. Convention Ctr., College Pk. 770-997-3566. 8 – Mary J. Blige & Jay Z, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000. 10-13 – Atlanta Ballet, Fox Theatre. 404881-2100. 11 – Concert: duoATL, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338. 11-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 11-13 – Atlanta Travel Expo & Vacation Home Expo, Cobb Civic Center. 770-528-8450. 11-13 – My Little Pony Live! at Cobb Energy Centre. 770-989-5035. 16-19 – FIRST, Ga. World Congress Center. 800-871-8326.

17 – ARTSS presents Helen Reddy, Sandy Springs. 770-206-1446. 17 – Alive After Five, Roswell Historic District, 4-9 p.m. 770-640-3253. 17-20 – The Marriage Counselor, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100. 18 – ARTSS Bluegrass with Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain and Greenbriar, Sandy Springs. 770206-1446. 18 – The Lettermen, Cobb Civic Centre, 8 p.m. 770-528-8490. 18 – Friday Jazz with Joe Gransden, High Museum of Art, 5-10 p.m. 404-377-high. 18 – Avril Lavigne, Philips Arena, 7 p.m. 404-878-3000. 18-20 – Seussical, The Musical, Mable House Barnes Amph., Mableton. 770-819-3285. 18-20 – Pure Fashion, Georgia Dome. 404223-9200. 18-29 – America Sings! Choral Music Festival, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690. 18-20 – Southeastern RV SuperShow, Atlanta Motor Speedway Infield. 770-447-3334. 19 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Pk., noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412. 19 – Earth Day in Oakhurst, Decatur, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 404-370-4100. 19 – Sheep to Shawl, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4116. 19 – Touch A Truck, North Park, Alpharetta, 10 a.m. 678-297-6130. 19-20 – 32nd Annual Big Shanty Festival, Downtown Kennesaw. 770-423-1330. 19-20 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Dozier Centre, Kennesaw. 770-429-7016. 19-20 – Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Festival, Duluth Town Green. 770-623-3600.

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR Southeastern RV SuperShow in Hampton The Southeastern RV SuperShow will be held April 18-20 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway Infield in Hampton. Experience the thrill of the infield while shopping hundreds of RVs from the sporty to the sublime. Featured will be motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-up campers, van campers, and toy haulers. Inside the NASCAR garages will be RV seminars and booths with information on financing, insurance, campgrounds, and accessories. Activities will include an outdoor movie screen on Pit Row, a Richard Petty Driving Experience in a NASCAR race car on the AMS track, a live band concert, and a

worship service on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Camping on the grounds will be available the entire weekend. Prizes will include an exciting weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and $100 gasoline gift cards from Kroger. Show hours will be Friday from 11-7, Saturday from 10-7, and Sunday from 11-5. Admission will be $10/adults, over 55/$9; and children 8-18/ $5. A Family Fun Day Pass will be $20 for 2 adults and 3 children. A Weekend Pass will be adults/$15 and children 8-18/$8. For more information call 770-447-3334 or visit on the web at www.garvshows.com or e-mail info@gaRVshows.com.

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25 – Glover Park Concert, Marietta Square, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601. 25-27 – Feria Latina, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690. 25-27 – Rent, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100. 26 – ARTSS Antique Appraisal Fair, Sandy Springs. 770-206-1446. 26 – Swan House Ball, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4102. 26 – Bill Gaither Homecoming Tour, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500. 26 – Sun Valley Beach Music Festival, Cobb County. 678-776-6331. 26-27 – Spring Jonquil Festival, Smyrna Village Green. 770-423-1330. 26-27 – Alive! Expo–Total Health & Awareness Event, Ga. World Congress Ctr. 404-223-4000. 26-27 – Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes. 770-242-4895. 26,29, May 2,4 – Atlanta Opera: The Marriage of Figaro, Cobb Energy Ctr. 404-817-8700. 27 – Green Day Fest, Underground Atlanta. 770-517-0447. 27 – Taste of Marietta, Square, 11 a.m.7 p.m. 770-429-1115. 28 – St. Petersburg Ballet: Carmen, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100. 30 – Bon Jovi, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404878-3000. 29 – Dolly Parton, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.

19-20 – Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, downtown. 678-297-6000, x1008. 19-27 – AJC International Auto Show, Georgia World Congress Center. 404-223-4000. 20 – Storyteller Eric Litman, Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 2-4 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203. 23 – Bobby Yang & Unrivaled Players, Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6-8 p.m. 404851-9111. 24 – Keith Urban, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500. 25 – Bruce Springsteen, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.

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