May 2008 Guide to Georgia by cyberguy1976

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May 2008

Blue Ridge Arts in the Park Festival

1st Annual

Sandy Springs Summer Splash

6-mile float on the Chattahoochee River

July 26, 2008

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Float from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island on the Chattahoochee River. Rafts, kayaks, and canoes (non-motorized boats) are all welcome to join this summer splash. Following the float there will be food, live music, crafts, wildlife programs, exhibitors, and self-guided hikes at Powers Island. HOSTED BY THE

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND SANDY SPRINGS HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

866-511-7742 www.visitsandysprings.org

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Volume 47 Monthly

Number 7 May 2008

59th Annual

Watermelon Days Festival June 14-21

CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-7 DixieLand Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .8-9 Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . .11 May Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-19 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .20-21 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

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rts in the Park will be held in downtown Blue Ridge May 24-25. For more information on this festival and the many others planned for Georgia during May and June see the article beginning on page 12.

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Fun for the ENTIRE Family! • Arts & Crafts • Street Dance • Mushmelon Parade • Fireworks • Car,Truck & Tractor Display • Train Ride • Photo Contest • Seed Spitting Contest • Eating and Chunking Contest • Slice of Talent • Dog Show • Quilt Display • Gospel Music • Watermelon Capital Queen Pageant • Fishing Rodeo • Dance • Puppet Show • Dog Show • 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk • and Much, Much More!

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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Nine issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is $20 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

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2-4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Civil War Encampment, Jekyll Island Museum. 912-635-4036. 2-4 – MACON – Gardens, Mansions, & Moonlight. 478-742-8155. 2-4 – SAVANNAH – Fine Arts on the River Festival, Historic River Street. 912-234-0295. 2-4 – THOMASVILLE – Smoke on the Mountain, Storefront Theater. 229-226-0863. 3 – ALTO – Spring Fling Parade & Festival. 706-778-8035. 3 – AUGUSTA – Payback (Celebrate James Brown) Concert, Augusta Common, 1-10 p.m. 706-722-8454. 3 – BYRON – Battle of Byron Festival, downtown. 478-956-5555. 3 – CARROLLTON – Mayfest Arts & Crafts, Adamson Square. 800-292-0871. 3 – CARTERSVILLE – 149th Annual May Picnic, Historic Stilesboro Academy. 770-382-7773. 3 – CARTERSVILLE – Archaeology Day & Iron Pour, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-4226. 3 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show at 5 p.m., Tams Concert at 7 p.m., downtown. 770-607-3480. 3 – CHICKAMAUGA – Down Home Days Festival. 706-375-7702. 3 – DAWSON – Tour of Homes. 229-995-2011. 3 – DEARING – Mayfest, Old Elementary School. 706-597-1000. 3 – HELEN – MayFest, downtown, 706-8781619. WineFest, 706-878-9463. 3 – JACKSON – Indian Spring Festival. 770775-4839. 3 – MEIGS – Mennonite School Benefit Auction & BBQ Dinner, 10 a.m. 229-227-6783. 3 – NEWNAN – First Saturday Market Day, Courthouse Square. 770-253-8283. 3 – PLAINS – Golden Peanut Auction. 229824-5373. 3 – ROME – Jazz, Martinis, & Tapas, Bridgepoint Plaza, 6-10 p.m. 706-295-2787. 34th Annual 3 – SAVANNAH – Scottish Games, Bethesda Home for Boys. 912-233-6017. 3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Bebo Norman Concert, Community Church, 7 p.m. 912-634-8177. 3 – WARRENTON – First Saturday, downtown. 706-465-9604. 3-4 – ATHENS – Hot Corner Celebration, downtown. 706-543-2080. 3-4 – ATHENS – Human Rights Festival, & downtown. 706-208-8674. LMA EORGIA 3-4 – CLINTON – Old Clinton War Days, Historic District. 478-986-1123. • Crafts • Collectibles • Food Vendors 3-4 – CUMMING – Saunee Indian Festival & • Puppets • Clowns • Singers Rendezvous, fairgrounds. 770-781-3491. • Cooking Contest • Carnival 3-4 – DAWSONVILLE – Art in the Garden • Children’s Entertainment Festival, Bowen Cntr. for the Arts. 706-216-2787. 3-4 – GAY – 68th Cotton Pickin’ Fair. 706— 912-632-5859 — 538-6814. www.georgiablueberryfestival.com 3-4 – GAY – Shady Days in Gay Arts & Crafts Festival. 706-977-8548. GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2008

1-3 – HOBOKEN – Twin Oaks Park Bluegrass Music Convention. 912-458-2365. 1-3 – LINCOLNTON – Lewis Family Homecoming & Bluegrass Festival, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-864-7203. 1-3 – LUMPKIN – Spring at Westville Village. 229-838-6310. 1-3 – SWAINSBORO – Pine Tree Festival. 478-237-6426. 1-4 – COLUMBUS – Fiesta Columbus, Civic Center. 706-653-4472. 1,5,29 – AUGUSTA – Lunch at the Park, Augusta Common, 12-1:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. 1-29 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshow Bend Park, Thursdays, 6 p.m. 706-492-4921. 1-31 – FAIRBURN – Georgia Renaissance Festival. 770-964-8575. 2 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists’ Row, Broad Street, 5-10 p.m. 706-722-1028. Augusta Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754. 2 – HAZLEHURST – Farm City Day. 912-3754543. 2 – ROME – Scattered, Smothered, & Covered Concert. 706-236-4520. 2-3 – CHICKAMAUGA – Down Home Days Festival, downtown. 706-375-7702. 2-3 – FORT GORDON – Latino Fest, Barton Field. 706-791-6779. 2-3 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Turtle Crawl and Nest Fest. 877-453-5955. 2-3 – MADISON – Spring Tour of Homes. 706-342-4743. 2-3 – ST. MARYS – Crooked Rivers, a Folklife Play. 800-868-8687. 2-4 – ATHENS – Spring Tour of Homes. 706353-1801.

GEORGIA

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL June 6 7 A

GEORGIA CALENDAR DixieLand Fun Park Near Fayetteville DixieLand Fun Park, a 25 acre family enter tainment center located just north of Fayetteville, features a Screamin’ Swing, the Drop Zone, Scrambler, Spider, Scream’n Eagle Roller Coaster, go-karts, bumper boats, an arcade, antique cars, miniature golf, a zip line, Playmaze, indoor playground, kiddie rides, and more. New inside rides are the Sea Serpent and bumper cars. The main building looks like a mining town as does the Dahlonega Challenge Miniature

Golf Course with its waterfalls, rivers, caves, mine shafts, mountain shack, and lake-side shack. DixieLand Fun Park is open Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays in May and open daily during June, July, and the first two weeks of August. For information visit the web www.dixielandfunpark.com or call 770-460-5862. From Atlanta take I -75S to Exit 237A (GA 85). The park is 9 miles from the exit on the left at 1675 GA 85N.

MAY

The Silk Traveler, 6 p.m., 706-374-5156. Classic Car Show, downtown, 706-632-3656. Flute & Drum Circle Jam, Old Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706632-2144. 10 – BREMEN – Antique Car Cruise. 770537-5594. 10 – BRUNSWICK – Historic Downtown Brunswick Mayfair. 912-279-2603. 10 – CARTERSVILLE – Howlin’ Hoedown, Rose Lawn Museum, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 770-382-7773. 10 – CLEVELAND – Meaders Homeplace Pottery Celebration. 706-219-4836. 10 – DALLAS – Life on the Southern Home Front, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850. 10 – DALTON – Downtown Classic Car Cruise-In. 706-278-3332. 10 – FLOVILLA – Mother’s Day Activities, Indian Springs St. Pk., 2-3 p.m. 770-504-2277. 10 – MACON – Randy Kohrs and the Lites, Douglass Theatre, 8 p.m. 478-742-1000. 10 – PAVO – Peacock Festival. 229-859-2516. 10 – RINGGOLD – Ringgold Opry, Depot, 7 p.m. 706-935-3061. 10 – ROYSTON – Fancy Feather Farms Festival. 706-246-0214. 10 – RUTLEDGE – Fair. 706-818-1163. 10 – SENORAVILLE – Movies & Moonlight, Recreation Complex, sunset. 706-602-4435. 10 – STOCKBRIDGE – Ole Stockbridge Days, downtown. 800-436-7926. 10 – THOMASVILLE – Green Market, downtown, 9 a.m.-noon. 229-227-7020. 10 – THOMSON – Blind Willie Blues Festival. 706-597-1000. 10 – WASHINGTON – Antique Car Show, Courthouse. 706-678-3513. 10 – WINDER – Concert by the Beach, Fort Yargo State Park, 2-4 p.m. 770-867-3489. 10-11 – TIFTON – Spring Art in the Park. 877-savannah. 11 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Georgia Youth Symphony, Glynn Acad., 3 p.m. 912-634-2006. 11 – BRUNSWICK – Lady of Fatima Procession, Hanover Square, 11:45 a.m. 912-265-3249.

3-4 – HAMPTON – Eastman Gun Show, Atlanta Motor Speedway. 770-946-4211. 3-4 – PEACHTREE CITY – Huey Lewis & the News, Frederick Brown Amph. 770-631-0630. 3-4 – SNELLVILLE – Snellville Days Festival, Briscoe Park. 770-985-3535. 3-4 – TIFTON – Love Affair FineArts Festival. 229-386-0216. 3-31 – CARTERSVILLE – Mt. Music Series, Red Top Mt. St. Pk., Sat. 8-9 p.m. 770-975-4226. 4 – AUGUSTA – A Day in the Country: Cars, Crafts, & Music Festival. Riverfront Marina. 803278-4849. 4 – AUGUSTA – Music & Desserts, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 4 p.m. 706-826-4700. 4-25 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz, Riverwalk, Sundays, 8-9:30 p.m. 706-821-1754. 5 – NEWNAN – Market Day for Local Arts & Crafts, Courthouse Square. 770-253-8283. 6-27 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam, fairgrounds, Tues. 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736. 9 – CARTERSVILLE – Duck Week: An Eggceptional Evening, Civic Ctr., 6-9 p.m. 770-387-1143. 9 – CONYERS – The MacDaddy Showband, Rockdale Auditorium, 8 p.m. 770-922-3143. 9-10 – BAINBRIDGE – River Town Days Festival, downtown. 800-243-4774. 9-10 – PEACHTREE CITY – Big Bad Voodo Daddy, Frederick Brown Amph. 770-631-0630. 9-10 – RINGGOLD – Spring Wine Fest and Open House, Georgia Winery. 706-937-2177. 9-10 – THOMASVILLE – Music & Drama Troupe, Municipal Aud., 8 p.m. 229-558-9470. 9,30 – AUGUSTA – Movies in the Common, 9 p.m. 706-821-1754. 10 – ABBEVILLE – Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival. 229-467-2144 or 229-467-2107. 10 – ALBANY – Albany Symphony Orchestra, Municipal Auditorium. 229-317-6799. 10 – BLAIRSVILLE – CCC Reunion, Vogel State Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 706-745-2628. 10 – BLUE RIDGE – Mountain Storytellers,

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17 – CRAWFORD – 6th Annual BBQ & Concert in the Park, Depot. 706-743-3113. 17 – DAHLONEGA – Flint River Bluegrass Band, Naturally Georgia. 706-864-0832. 17 – DALLAS – Archaeological Day, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850. 17 – DOUGLAS – Broxton Rock Tour, 9 a.m. 912-389-3405. 17 – FITZGERALD – Hands-on Blacksmithing Workshop, Jefferson Davis Site. 229-831-2335. 17 – GARFIELD – Washpot Cookout and Arts & Crafts Festival, downtown. 478-763-2211. 17 – KNOXVILLE – Georgia JugFest, Courthouse Square. 478-718-6596. 17 – LOCUST GROVE – Classic Car Cruise, Tanger Outlet Center, 5:30-9 p.m. 770-957-5310. 17 – McDONOUGH – Geranium Festival, Square. 770-898-3196. 17 – PALMETTO – Founder’s Day and Spring Festival, Veterans Park. 866-457-8277. 17 – SAVANNAH – Shakespeare Festival, Forsyth Park. 912-651-6417. 17 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin’ Bluegrass Concert, downtown, 7 p.m. 770-574-2929. 17 – VILLA RICA – Golden City Cruisers, downtown. 678-785-1014. 17 – ZEBULON – Pimiento Festival, downtown. 770-567-2029. 17-18 – BALL GROUND – Heritage Days Festival. 770-735-4263. 17-18 – DAHLONEGA – Mountain Flower Art Festival, Historic Square. 706-864-3711. 17-18 – FAYETTEVILLE – Old Courthouse Art Show. 770-461-4978. 17-18 – FAYETTEVILLE – Taste of Living History, Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum. 770-716-5332. 17-18 – RESACA – Battle of Resaca Re-enactment, Confederate Cemetery. 800-887-3811. 18 – COLUMBUS – Arts in Lakebottom Park. 706-327-9533. 18 – FAYETTEVILLE – Taste of Fayette, Stonewall Village. 770-719-4173. 18 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Fifth Street Band, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666. 19-20 – RINGGOLD – Patriotic Display of Flags, downtown. 706-953-3061. 22 – EATONTON – Pre-Memorial Day Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 706-485-7701. 22-24 – COCHRAN – Spring Bluegrass Festival, Hillside Bluegrass RV Park. 478-934-6694. 23-24 – RINGGOLD – 1890’s Day Jamboree, downtown. 706-935-3061. 23-25 – CLAYTON – Mt. Lakes Classic Antiques Show, Rabun Co. Civic Ctr. 706-212-2149. 23-26 – HELEN – Memorial Day Blast, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659, x305. 23-26 – McRAE – Memorial Day Mayhem, Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474. 24 – ALTON – Day at Fort Hollingsworth. 706-754-4538. GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2008

11 – BRUNSWICK – Blessing of the Fleet, downtown docks, 3 p.m. 912-265-3249. 11 – CONYERS – Mother’s Day Reggae Festival, Georgia Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606. 14 – AUGUSTA – Sacred Heart “Coffee Concert,” 10:30 a.m. 706-826-4700. 15-18 – TRENTON – Part of US 11 Antique Alley (502 Mile Yard Sale). 706-657-4488. 16 – BLUE RIDGE – Street Dance with The Boomers, Old Courthouse, 6 p.m. 706-632-2144. 16 – CALHOUN – Great American Rock ‘n Roll Revival, downtown, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570. 16 – CARTERSVILLE – Banks & Shane, Riverside Park, 6-9 p.m. 770-387-1143. 16 – DALTON – Swingin’ Medallions, Heritage Point, 6 p.m. 706-278-5404. 16-17 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Opera: Pagliacci. Imperial Theatre. 706-826-4710. 16-17 – PEACHTREE CITY – Kansas, Frederick Brown Amphitheater. 770-631-0630. 16-17 – TYBEE ISLAND – Beach Bum Weekend, Memorial Park. 912-786-5444. 17 – AUGUSTA – Thunder Over Augusta Armed Forces Day Celebration, Augusta Common, 2 p.m. 706-821-1754. 17 – BLUE RIDGE – Smokie Mountain Melodies & Sweet Adeline Chorus, Arts Center, 7 p.m. 706-781-6134. 17 – BUCHANAN – Fair on the Square. 770537-5594. 17 – CARTERSVILLE – Duck Derby Festival, Riverside Day Use Area. 770-387-1143. 17 – CLARKESVILLE – Mountain Laurel Festival. 706-754-4216. 17 – CONYERS – Early Bird Quilt Festival & Artist Market, Olde Town. 770-602-2606.

GEORGIA CALENDAR MAY

24 – AUGUSTA – CSRA Gospel Fest, Riverwalk, 5 p.m. 706-496-1540. 24 – BLUE RIDGE – Classic Cars Cruise-In, Home Depot Lot, 6 p.m. 706-632-3656. 24 – BRASELTON – Braselton Antique Mall Pottery Show. 706-654-3693. 24 – CARTERSVILLE – Allatoona Pass Battlefield Hike, 11:30 a.m. 770-975-4226. 24 – CRAWFORDVILLE – Civil War Medicine, Stephens Hist. Pk., 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 706-456-2221. 24 – EVANS – Red, White, and Blue Celebration, County Justice Center. 706-868-3349. 24 – HARTWELL – Cars & Guitars Under the Stars, Courthouse Sq., 2-9 p.m. 706-376-8590. 24 – LOCUST GROVE – Locust Grove Day. 770-957-5043. 24 – RICHMOND HILL – Memorial Day Weekend, Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339. 24 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Volunteer Firefighters’ Pig-Out, S.N. Center, 6 p.m. 706-878-1001. 24 – STOCKBRIDGE – Music in Stockbridge Memorial Park. 800-436-7926. 24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Colonial Game: Cribbage. Ft. Frederica, 7 p.m. 912-638-3639. 24 – TALLAPOOSA – Veterans Association Annual BBQ, Howland Park. 770-574-2482. 24 – TOCCOA – Poke Sallit Festival, Emory Johnson Park. 706-886-2132. 24 – WINDER – Memorial Day Campfire, Fort Yargo State Park. 770-867-3489. 24-25 – BLUE RIDGE – Arts in the Park, downtown. 706-632-2144. 24-25 – DALTON – Veterans Pow-Wow, Dalton Green. 706-529-8815. 24-25 – LUMPKIN – Historic Westville’s 1836 Creek Indian War Reenactment. 229-838-6310. 24-25 – SAVANNAH – Memorial Day Weekend, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787. 24-25 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Invitational Arts & Crafts Show, Pier Village Pk. 912-634-6914. 24-25 – WATKINSVILLE – Southworks Artist Market & Arts Festival, OCAF. 706-769-4565. 24-26 – OMAHA – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706. 24-26 – ROSSVILLE – Carousel Organ Assn. of America, Lake Winnepesaukah. 877-lakewin.

24,31 – HELEN – Sat. Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi St. Pk., 8 p.m. 706-878-2201, x305. 24, 25,31 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Dahlonega Gold Museum. 706-864-2257. 25 – ATHENS – Memorial Day in Memorial Park Celebration. 706-613-3616. 25 – ST. SIMONS – Phil Morrison Trio & Keith Williams, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912262-6934. 26 – AUGUSTA – Memorial Day Concert, Augusta Concert Band, Riverwalk, 7 p.m. 706821-1754. 26 – JULIETT – Family Farm Day, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172. 26 – LUMPKIN – Memorial Day Activities, Providence Canyon St. Pk, 1-4 p.m. 229-838-6202. 26 – MIDWAY – Memorial Day Commemoration, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999. 26 – ROME – Memorial Day Celebration. 800-444-1834. 26 – SENOIA – Memorial Day Celebration & Parade. 800-826-9382. 30 – BLUE RIDGE – Movie in Fannin County Park. 706-632-7696. 31 – ALTO – Day at Fort Hollingsworth. 800638-5004. 31 – COLUMBUS – Dierks Bentley Benefit Concert, Civic Center, 8 p.m. 706-243-7506. 31 – ROME – River Jam, Ridge Ferry Park. 706-291-7663.

JUNE

6-7 – ALMA – Georgia Blueberry Festival, Goldwasser Park. 912-632-5859. 6-7 – GRAY – Daylily Festival, Pecan Orchard at Gray Elementary School. 478-986-5199. 6-8 – RINGGOLD – MARIETTA – Dixie Highway 90-Mile Yard Sale. 800-733-2280. 7 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy Festival, downtown. 706-485-8112. 7-8 – LAGRANGE – Hydrangea Festival, downtown. 706-884-8671. 14-21 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival, Ga. Veterans Mem. St. Pk. 229-273-1668. 14 – MONROE – Crepe Myrtle Festival, Hammond Park. 770-868-5137. 14-15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival & Highland Games. 877-745-5789.

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)

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

ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins can “transport” you to exotic places, take you back in time, or put you in the seat of a jet fighter mission. A virtual reality 6D motion-based “Transporter” simulator will take you on a fast-paced “hold-on-to-yourseat” five-minute ride. The seven-seat capsule ride features twelve different ride experiences including a “Desert Storm” fighter plane mission from the deck of an aircraft carrier; a World War II battle in a Seahawk prop plane over the Island of Iwo Jima; a stunt pilot “barnstormer” ride during the 1920’s; and a time machine ride back in time to dinosaurs, Christopher Columbus’ ships, and man’s first steps on the moon. The “Volcano Mine” ride goes through an incredible ore mine built on a planet of bubbling lava and volcanic magma. Cost for a Transporter ride is $5 or $4 for students attending a Museum education program. The Transporter is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Museum of Aviation is open daily, however, from 9-5 with free admission. Take I-75 Exit 144; go West 10 miles to Russell Pky. For more information call 478-926-6870 or visit www.museumofaviation.org.

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 YankReb harmony story. Fitzgerald was founded in 1895 by Philander H. Fitzgerald who was seeking a warm, receptive area where aging Union veterans and their families could retire in comfort. 229-426-5069. Tour Fitzgerald where history is revealed on every corner with blue and gray sidewalks reflecting Civil War colors, the Grand Plaza Park with planned topiary sculptures, streets named for Yank and Reb Generals, and the Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. 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 at at the the states. Delight in home-cooked foods. For information 800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.

Come step back in time Battle of Resaca Reenactment

S.E. 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 Relive history, see the smoke, which includes busses from many of the predesmell the gunpowder and hear cessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary with the thunder of Battle. Held on admission. The railway museum is open Thursthe original 1864 Battlefield. days, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from AprilJust an hour north of Atlanta, December. With ad on page 7 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater off I-75 and Exit 320. value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. For more information www.georgiadivision.org 770-476-2013 or www.srmduluth.org. Armed Forces Day will be May 17, and active Calhoun/Gordon County and retired members of the U.S. armed services will Convention and Visitors Bureau be admitted free. Locomotive Days on June www.ExploreGordonCounty.com 7-8 will offer temporary tattoos, a locomotive hunt, 800-887-3811 or 706-625-3200 speakers, food, and a craft corner for children. 8 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2008

May 17–18

ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART SAM Shortline Railroad Riding in air conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, you’ll enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today’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. March excursions will include the Peanut Express, May 1; Americus Adventure, May 2, 9, 16; Presidential Flyer, May 8; and Archery Explorer, May 10, 17, 31. Special trips will go to Plains for the opening of the Billy Carter Service Station and to Archery for AME May Day on May 3 and to Savannah May 24-26. 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.

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. Scheduled again for June, July, and August will be the Cool History programs, themed living history events reenacting famous or fascinating incidents in Civil War History. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 18. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information phone 706-3279798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be May 9-11 and June 13-15. 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. GRAY STATION BETTER HOMETOWN 5TH ANNUAL

Daylily Festival June 6– 7

Pecan Orchard at Gray Elementary

Friday, 5-9 p.m. Golf Tournament (8am) • 5K Road Race 1M Fun Run • Food • Live Entertainment

Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts & Crafts • Chainsaw Carving • Food Continuous Live Entertainment • Children’s Activities Teddy Bear Walk for Kids at 11 a.m. Pony Rides • Horseshoe Tournament Daylilies for Sale

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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia MAY 1 – First Friday for Families, Smithgall Woods, 8-10 p.m. 1-31 – Sculpture in Motion – Art Choreographed by Nature at Atlanta Botanical Garden. 2-3 – Learn the Birds, Unicoi State Park, Helen. 800-573-9659, x305. 2-30 – Party with the Possums, Red Top Mt. State Park, Fridays at dark. 770-975-4226. 3 – Wildflower Fever I, Smithgall Woods. 3 – Spring Birding Hike, Panola Mt. State Park, Stockbridge, 9-11 a.m. 770-389-7801. 3-4 – Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk, St. Simons & Sea Islands. 912-638-2412. 3-4 – Art in the Garden Festival, Dawsonville Municipal Complex. 706-216-4306. 3-4 – Sketching Callaway Gardens. 4 – Birchmore Trail Day, Memorial Park, Athens, 2-4 p.m. 706-613-3580. 5 – Rethinking Your Garden’s Structure, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 6 – Cookin’ Up Compost, State Botanical Garden, 6 p.m. 9 – Basic Botany, State Botanical Garden. 10 – Astronomy Day, Museum of Arts & Sciences, Macon. 478-477-3232. 10 – Int’l. Migratory Bird Day, Okefenokee Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge, Folkston. 912-496-7836. 10 – To Prune or Not to Prune? at State Botanical Garden, 9 a.m. 10 – Migratory Bird Day, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele. 229-276-2371. 10 – Bird Blast, Little Ocmulgee State Park, McRae, 12-6 p.m. 229-868-7474. 10 – Georgia Reptiles, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 1-2 p.m. 229-838-6202.

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14, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts • Antique Car Cruise-In Local Entertainment • Delicious Food Kids Area with rides, games & fun Hammond Park • MONROE, GA

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10 – Recycled Garden Art Workshop, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m. 10-11 – Wings of Flight, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville. 706-265-1969. 10-11 – Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, Atlanta Botanical Garden. 10-11 – Rose Show, Atlanta Botanical Grdn. 17 – Trough Gardening, Callaway Gardens. 17 – Koi Society Tour of Ponds & Gardens, Warner Robins. 888-288-9742. 17 – Spring Bird Ramble & Forest Festival, State Botanical Garden, 8 a.m. 17 – Plants for Dry Conditions, Hills & Dales Estate. 17 – Anthony Shoals Lily Float, Elberton. 706-283-5651. 17 – Organic Rose Gardening, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. 17 – Zoo Day, Memorial Park, Athens. 706613-3616. 17-18 – Bonsai Show, Atlanta Bot. Garden. 21 – Water-Wise Annual Design, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m. 24 – Grow Your Own Native Plants, Smithgall Woods, 10 a.m. 24 – Indoor Container Gardens, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m.

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P THE May 2 Jerry Seinfeld AGATHA’S FOX Thru July 20

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May 11 Van Halen May 13 Philharmonic Jazz Swing May 16-18 N.E. Atlanta Ballet: Little Mermaid

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May Is Marvelous In Ge Arts in the Park in Blue Ridge If you’re planning a weekend getaway and are looking for something the whole family will enjoy, head to the North Georgia Mountains and the 32nd Annual Arts in the Park Festival. The festival will feature over 150 arts and crafts and fine art booths along with great food, demonstrations, and exhibits. The Arts in the Park Festival will be held under the oaks in the beautiful downtown City Park in Blue Ridge. Hours will be Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m.6 p.m. and Sunday, May 25, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Some of the finest artists in the Southeast will be exhibiting paintings, photography, jewelry, glass, pottery, woodworking, sculpture, folk art, basketry, and metal work. The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, which produces the festival, is housed in the historic Fannin County Courthouse adjacent to the park. During the festival the building will house a gallery with work by local artists, an exhibit by members of the Southern Appalachian Artists’ Guild, and artists demonstrating their crafts. For more information contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at 706-632-2144, e-mail brmaa@etcmail.com, or visit their website at www.brmaa.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 the LaGrange s h e e p demonstrations; Gordon & S e t t e r Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & demonstrations; Falconry demonstrations; Sunday, 12:30-5 p.m. exhibit of Scottish Highland Cattle; fiddle, harp, and bagpipe workshops. Fun for the Music and entertainment will be Whole Family! presented by Hunting McLeod, Colin GrantIn Historic Downtown LaGrange Adams, Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums, Alhambra Highlander Pipes & Drums, Pog, Juried Arts & Crafts Festival Chattahoochee Pipes & Drums, Appalachian Arts & Crafts • Children’s Activities St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, Mickle-A-Do, Live Entertainment • Flower Shows Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Book Signing • Talks • Museum Exhibits Glencoe School of Scottish Highland Dance. The Highland Games will include tradiGarden & Home Tour tional contests, and athletes must wear a kilt Sat. & Sun., $20, Professional & Amateur Gardens to compete. Admission will be $10/day or For more info call the Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Office $15/two days with children 12 & under free. 706-884-8671 Phone 706-745-5789 or 877-745-5789 or http://cityoflagrange.com/businesses/hyfest.html visit www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com. 12 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2008

Hydrangea Festival June 7

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 17, 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, MONIKA KELLY 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 participating can call Tim Cavender at 770735-4263 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 hill to four way stop; turn left; go a mile to first traffic light; turn right. For more information visit on the web www.ballgroundheritagedays.org. May 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 13

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Putnam County Dairy Festival in Eatonton The 49th Annual Putnam County Dairy Festival will be held in Eatonton on Saturday, June 7. Activities will begin at 8 a.m. with the 30th annual 10K Torture Trail Road Race & One Mile Fun Run. (706-485-9941). A parade at 10 a.m. will feature the Queen of the Dairy Festival and her court, Junior Miss Putnam County and her court, floats, antique cars, Shriners, dignitaries, clowns, and horses. A platform program will begin at 11 a.m. at which time the Putnam County Dairy Farm Family of the year will be recognized. An Arts and Crafts Fair, on the streets around the Courthouse, will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and will feature numerous arts, crafts, and food along with several childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. At 11:30 a.m., the Pilot Club will sell barbeque and stew. Free ice cream and milk along with an educational dairy exhibit will be provided on the Courthouse Square. For booth space contact Yvonne Harrell at 706-485-8112. or e-mail glendar@pceatonton.org. Free entertainment featuring local artists will begin at 12 noon-5 p.m. For information about the festival or an application to participate visit on the web www.pceatonton.org/dairy or e-mail glendar@pceatonton.org.

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Watermelon Festival in Cordele-Crisp County Visit Cordele-Crisp County June 14-21 for the 59th Annual Watermelon Days Festival and help celebrate the crop that’s made the area famous. If you enjoy fireworks, a parade, seed-spitting contest, beauty pageants, arts & crafts, gospel sing, street dance, watermelon tasting, you don’t want to miss this festival. There will be a photo contest, fishing rodeo, 5K & 10K runs, quilt display, puppet show, dog show, talent show, watermelon decorating contest, watermelon eating contest, horseshoe tournament, and car and truck and antique tractor display. Stay a few extra days and visit the State Farmers Market, the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, and the historical downtown with many stores and Southern cooking at its best. The Cordele area also offers boating, swimming, fishing at Lake Blackshear, golfing, and races at the Watermelon Capital Speedway. Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated as the “Watermelon Capital of the World” for having the sweetest and most abundant watermelons. More than 200 million watermelons each year go through the Cordele State Farmers Market. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at 229-273-1668 or 886-426-3566, visit www.cordele-crisp-chamber.com, or e-mail info@cordele-crisp-chamber.com.

Decatur Arts Festival The Decatur Arts Alliance will hold its 20th annual Decatur Arts Festival on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25. A number of events will take place throughout May. This arts extravaganza will include art and artists from all disciplines and will feature hands-on art as well as demonstrating and performing arts. The Unveiling of the Arts Festival Poster will be May 1 from 5-7 p.m. with the artist present to sign copies. An Art Walk on May 23 from 5-10 p.m. will have over 28 galleries & shops featuring special art and artists and receptions at each location; DJ music will be played at the Community Bandstand on the Square, and the FurBus will provide free transportation. The Doors of Decatur, painted “recycled” doors, will be displayed at the Bandstand May 17-24 and auctioned May 24 at 5 p.m. A weeklong Literary Arts Festival will have many guest performers including Barbara Walters. The Memorial Weekend Events on May 24-25 will include an Artists Market with more than 140 artists on the Square; a Children’s Arts Festival on Saturday; continuous performing arts at the Bandstand; a film festival; and shows by the Beacon Dance Co. and Several Dancers Core. Festival hours will vary; all events will be free. For more information visit www.decaturartsalliance.org or phone 404-371-9583.

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Georgia JugFest in Knoxville Georgia JugFest, on May 17, will celebrate more than 200 years of the “jug making” tradition in Middle Georgia with potters working in oldtime and modern styles, crafters, and folk artists. JugFest is now combined with “Old Knoxville Days” to add living history demonstrations, educational exhibits, building tours, and BBQ. Visitors can “play in the mud” with hands-on activities featuring the Lizella Clay that potters love. Don’t miss the antique car and truck show; antique tractor parade and show, display of hit & miss engines, mule wagon rides, mule working demonstrations, children’s rides and activities, musical entertainment, lawnmower races, and food by local groups. The antique pottery exhibit in the courthouse will open with a Lunch & Learn at the Roberta Civic Center on May 14. Exhibit hours will be Wed. 2-5, Thurs. & Fri. 3-7, and Sat. 9-5. There will be a pottery auction Sat. at 4 p.m.; a Pot Luck Pottery ID and Indian Artifact ID Thurs. at noon, and the opening of Knoxville’s wood-fire kiln on Sat. at 8 a.m. Saturday festival hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with no admission or parking fees. Knoxville is 20 miles west of I-475 at Macon. Call 478-718-6596 or visit www.georgiajugfest.com.

Dixie Highway Yard Sale Near Cartersville The Dixie Highway Yard Sale on June 6-8 will follow a 90-mile path from Ringgold to Marietta. The yard sale will celebrate the revitalization of the Dixie Highway in North Georgia and give 13 communities along the route an opportunity to promote their individuality and hidden gems. These communities are Ringgold, Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face, Dalton, Resaca, Calhoun, Adairsville, Cassville, Cartersville, Emerson, Acworth, Kennesaw, and Marietta. Another event scheduled for that weekend will be Marietta’s Treasures from the Attic. In addition to the many yard sales, visitors are sure to be well-fed and can see plenty of interesting attractions along the way. The original Dixie Highway, an ancestor to I-75, was dotted with shops selling chenille bedspreads, pecan logs, fruit, gifts, souvenirs, and sweet ice tea from 1929 to the mid 1970’s. The Dixie Highway Yard Sale will again attract visitors as it sells nostalgic souvenirs, antiques, and more along a route which follows some of US 41 and GA 293 with easy access points from I-75 and other state routes. “Drivin’ the Dixie-A Nostalgic Guide to Georgia’s First Interstate Highway” features attractions old and new, a map, and driving directions. For a free copy and yard sale details, call 800-733-2280 or visit www.dixiehighway.org.

49th Annual

Putnam County Dairy Festival Sat.

June 7

2008

Road Race & Fun Run Arts & Crafts Fair Entertainment • Food Free Ice Cream & Milk Dairy Festival Parade

EATONTON, GA Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Eatonton, GA, Inc.

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Battle of Resaca Reenactment in Gordon County Smell the powder, see the smoke, and hear the thunder of battle at the 144th Anniversary of the Battle of Resaca on May 17-18. Relive the first major Battle of the Atlanta Campaign, a reenactment held on 600 acres of the original 1864 battlefield. A reenactment battle will take place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit 1864 period Confederate and Federal military camps complete with infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Also visit the period civilian refugee camp, shop at period sutlers, and be entertained by period music. A Memorial Service at the Resaca Confederate Cemetery will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. On Sunday a non-denominational church service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Social Tent. Resaca is 70 miles north of Atlanta. Take I-75 to exit 320; go east on US 41; turn left; go north 3 miles; turn right on Chitwood Road. For more information visit www.georgiadivision.org or phone 800-887-3811 or 706-625-3200. For lodging information visit www.exploregordoncounty.com.

Taste of Alpharetta The 18th Annual Taste of Alpharetta on Thursday, May 15, from 5-10 p.m. along Old Milton Parkway at Wills Park will showcase 60-70 area restaurants serving an array of appetizers, entrees and desserts from their menus for just $1-3 per sample. The Culinary Arts Area will feature chef competitions, culinary demonstrations, and exhibits. A competition kitchen will pair top area chefs against one another in contests for Best Appetizer, Best Fast Casual Entree, Best Fine Dining Entrée, Best Dessert, and People’s Choice Award. Entertainment will be presented by high school performers from Rising Talents of ATLanta (RTA); jazz favorite Kompani led by Brian Clay; and State of Man, a rock/alternative/soul band named among the Top 10 of Billboard Hot 100 Singles. A Kids Zone will feature Wacky World; inflatable activities; candy; spin, sand and balloon art; and face painting. A Fun Zone for older kids and teens will include karaoke, henna tattoos, ceramic art, and art. Thirteen metro Atlanta radio stations will add to the entertainment. A Community Corner will have information on local organizations. Park & ride and park & walk options will be available. Admission, shuttle, and parking will be free. Visit www.alpharetta.ga.us or phone 678-297-6000,x1006.

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Heritage Days Festival

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May 17&18 CALVIN FARMER PARK

• Parade (May 17, 10am) • Entertainment MONIKA KELLY • Clowns • Arts and daughter of world Crafts • Good Food famous clown Emmett Kelly, Sr. • Children’s Activities BALL GROUND, GA Grand Marshall

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May 17

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Antique Pottery Exhibit & Auction Pottery, Folk Art & Handcraft Sales Antique Cars • Tractors & Engines Lawnmower Races • Children’s Rides & Activities Wood-fire kiln opening May 17, 8 a.m.

KNOXVILLE, GA US Hwys 80 & 341, west of Macon

478-718-6596 • www.georgiajugfest.com Roberta-Crawford Co. Chamber of Commerce

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Georgia Blueberry Festival in Alma The 34th annual Georgia Blueberry Festival will be held June 6-7 in Alma at Goldwasser Park. The fun will begin Friday at noon with food, arts and crafts, music, a sidewalk chalk contest, a blueberry pie eating contest, a senior beauty pageant, and a street dance. Saturday will feature a blueberry pancake breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. and a 5K fun run/walk at 8 a.m. During the day visitors will enjoy arts and crafts, kiddie rides, delicious food, and live entertainment. There will be something for everyone including a fishing contest, a car show featuring hot rods and antique cars, and a motorcycle run. There will be fresh blueberries and plants for sale at the 4-H booth. The blueberry cooking contest will be held Saturday, May 31, at the County Extension office. For more information call 912-632-5859 or visit www.almachamberdevelopment.com or www.georgiablueberryfestival.com or e-mail abcchamber@accessatc.net.

Crepe Myrtle Festival in Monroe The Walton County Crepe Myrtle Festival will be held June 14 at Hammond Park in Monroe. It will have something for everyone: unique arts and crafts, children’s activities, delicious food, local entertainment, and car and tractor exhibits. Hours will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The aisles will be filled with a variety of handmade merchandise including children’s clothing and items, garden supplies, flowers and plants, metal art, soaps, wood carvings, quilts, framed art, jewelry, and other crafts. Children’s activities will include moon walks, a quad bounce, puppet show, sand art, pony rides, choo choo train, and more. The Cruise-In will feature rods, classics, muscle cars, trucks, and antique tractors. There will be a lot of enter5th Annual tainment throughout the day including a Crepe Myrtle Idol Contest. Admission will be adults/$2; children and seniors/$1; children under 5 and those with military ID/free. For information call 770-868& 5137 or visit www.crepemyrtlefestival.org.

BLAIRSVILLE

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

MEEKS PARK Friday, June 13 Ceilidh Reception at North Georgia Technical College • Kilted Golf Classic

Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15 Clan tents • Highland Games competition • Pipe bands • Scottish music •Highland dancing • Border Collie sheep herding • Vendors—Scottish food & merchandise

For additional information contact Blairsville-Union Chamber of Commerce

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Hydrangea Festival in LaGrange The 9th annual Hydrangea Festival in downtown LaGrange on June 7-8 will feature a juried arts and crafts show and a Garden and Home Tour of professional and amateur gardens. Festival hours will be Saturday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. with a musical festival on Lafayette Square until 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30-5 p.m. The program will include Hydrangea & Daylily bloom shows; a book signing by Polly Mattox, author of Private Gardens of Georgia; talks on regional native plants by Ernest Koone of Lazy K Nurseries; and companion planting with Hydrangeas. The LaGrange Art Museum will display contemporary Korean ceramics, and the Cochran Collection will exhibit 20th century American Masters on Paper. There will be children’s activities; and entertainment will include Nashville’s Brother Henry on Saturday evening, a Presbyterian Church organ concert on Sunday, and a dulcimer concert on the garden tour at Bellvue. The LaGrange Art Museum will hold a Children’s Mini Art Camp on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fees will be $25 per child per session. Reservations are recommended. Call 706-882-3267. Tickets are $20 for the Garden & Home Tour. Festival admission and parking are free. Call 706-884-8671 or visit http://cityoflagrange.com/businesses/hyfest.html.

Daylily Festival in Gray The Gray Station Better Hometown 5th Annual Daylily Festival will be held June 6-7 in the Pecan Orchard at Gray Elementary School, 273 Railroad St. The festival will begin Friday from 5-9 p.m. and will feature a 5K road race, 1M fun run, golf tournament, live entertainment, and food. Saturday events from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. will include over 100 arts and crafts vendors, chainsaw carving, continuous live entertainment, food, a horseshoe tournament, children’s activities, pony rides, a Teddy Bear walk for children at 11 a.m., and plenty of daylilies. Daylilies around the city for the event were donated by Faye Green and Ruby Kitchens. The Master Gardeners planted them at all of the schools in the county, library, and at the railroad track. At the festival there will be daylilies to admire and purchase. Admission will be $1 for all persons over 6 years old. For more information call 478-986-5199 or 478-986-3886 or visit www.graystationbht.com.

* Buy one get one free. Maximum 5 free of equal or lesser value. GG

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Peach Blossom Trail For 16 weeks during the heat of the Georgia summer, locally grown Georgia peaches are available fresh off the tree and direct to the consumer. The first Georgia peaches were grown on St. Simons Island in the mid-1700’s. The most popular varieties, variations of the Elberta Peach, were introduced in the late 1800’s. Today over 40 varieties of peaches are commercially grown in the Peach State. In a good season 150 million pounds of peaches can be produced in Georgia with an economic impact of over $50 million dollars. Producing almost 85% of the peaches grown in Georgia are the counties along Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail: Clayton, Henry, Spalding, Lamar, Monroe, Crawford, Peach, and Houston Counties. The Trail, measuring just over 100 miles, stretches from Clayton County, just south of Atlanta, to Houston County in middle Georgia. It runs parallel to I-75 along US 41 and U S 341 and offers an alternative to the traffic of I-75. From May until August, the fresh Georgia Peach is available at local packing facilities, from roadside stands, and from local food markets. Three packing sheds in Crawford and Peach Counties offer the chance to see peaches graded, sized, and packed for consumption. Fresh fruit is available along with a variety of peachy products and freshly churned peach ice cream. For information visit www.peachblossomtrail.com.

Southworks Arts Festival in Watkinsville The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) 13th Annual SOUTHWORKS Artist Market and Arts Festival will be held in Watkinsville May 24-25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Sixty-five of the region’s top arts and craft persons will be selling their original works. The juried market will include pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and woodwork. The festival will include live music featuring a variety of the best country, blues, and jazz musicians of Northeast Georgia. Food vendors will be showcasing local and international specialties, and also included will be a children’s activity area. The 13th Annual SOUTHWORKS Juried Art Exhibition will be held May 2-31. The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation in Watkinsville will display in its Main Gallery a national juried art exhibit featuring selected works in a variety of media, produced by skilled artists from around the country. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An opening gala will be held May 2 from 7-9 p.m. For information call 706-769-4565, e-mail info@ocaf.com, or visit www.ocaf.com.

Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley & Byron The 22nd annual Georgia Peach Festival will begin Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, in Byron and continue Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, in Fort Valley with a dazzling array of events and activities for people of all ages scheduled during the week. Events in Byron will include rides, games, food, and performances by Blue Flashing Light from Athens and The Alabama Blues Brothers. The festival will move to Fort Valley Friday, June 20, with a concert of soul and beach music by Terence Lonon & the Untouchables. Saturday, June 21, will be packed with activities! The day starts with the annual 5K road race, Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast, and Peach Parade through the historic downtown district. Other events will include the annual Historical Society luncheon, kiddie rides, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, displays by local artists, the Peach Hat Contest and the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler served free at 2 p.m. Special stages throughout downtown will feature the festival’s new international partners with performances from China and Latin America. The Tams will perform Saturday evening followed by fireworks. Some surprise events and appearances are in the works. For details call 478-825-4002 or 478-396-1015 or visit www.GaPeachFestival.com. May 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 19

METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR May

3-4 – May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, Glover Park. 770-794-5601. 3-24 – Concerts, Scottsdale Farms, Alpharetta, Sat. at 7 p.m. 770-777-5875. 3-31 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-402-5389. 3-31 – Downtown Decatur Market, Saturdays. 404-845-0793. 3-31 – Concerts on Decatur Square, Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. 404-370-4100. 4 – Fiesta Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412. 4 – Taste of Sandy Springs, Heritage Sandy Springs, 12-6 p.m. 404-255-3331. 6 – The Art of Wine, The Tasting Room, Sandy Springs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 404-252-8173. 7 – Yuppie Scum Band, Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6-8 p.m. 404-851-9111. 7-28 – Blue Sky Concerts, Decatur Community Bandstand, noon-1 p.m. 404-370-4100. 7-28 – Wednesdays in Woodruff, noon1 p.m. 404-658-1877. 7-28 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412. 9 – Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell UMC, 8 p.m. 770-594-7974. 9-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000. 9-11 – Ga. Mineral Society’s Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show, Cobb CC. 770-979-8331. 9-11 – Sweet Auburn Springfest. 770-9127221. 10 – Revelation Gala, Gallery 63, Sandy Springs, 7 p.m. 866-511-7742. 10 – Mother’s Day High Tea, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731. 10 – Mother’s Day Blues Show, Atlanta Civic Center. 404-523-6275. 10 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Verizon Amphitheater, Alpharetta, 8 p.m. 404-733-5397. 10-11 – Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell Square. 800-776-7935. 11 – Mother’s Day Tea with Music, Callanwolde, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. 404-872-5338. 11-12 – Mother’s Day Gem & Mineral Show, Cobb Civic Center. 770-986-0822. 14-15 – Construction Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, 404-223-9200. 15 – Taste of Alpharetta, Old Milton Pkwy. at Wills Park, 5-10 p.m. 678-297-6000, x1006. 15 – Alive After Five, Roswell, 5-9 p.m. 770640-3253. 16 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art. 404733-high. 16-18 – Lakewood 400 Antiques Show. 770-889-3400. 17 – Celebrate Sandy Springs (food, music, auction), Art Institute of Atlanta, 8-11 p.m. 404255-5351. 17 – ARTS in the Open (food, music, art), Sandy Springs Library. 404-255-3331. GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2008

1-2 – Nothin’ But the Blues, Dinner & Show, 6 p.m., Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4150. 1-4 – Georgia Frontier Days, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690. 1-29 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412. 1-31 – Heritage Days, Roswell. 800-776-7935. 2 – Oak Ridge Boys, Mable House Amphitheater, Mableton. 770-819-7765. 2 – First Friday, Downtown Acworth, 5-9 p.m. 770-974-3112. 2 – Family Storytelling, Callanwolde, 7 p.m. 404-872-5338. 2-4 – Works in Clay Spring Show & Sale, Roswell Art Center West. 770-641-3990. 2-30 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300. 3 – Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 8 p.m. 770-594-6232. 3 – Riverside Sounds Concert, Riverside Park, Roswell, 7:30 p.m. 770-640-3253. 3 – Native American Heritage Day, Barrington Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3855. 3-4 – Sandy Springs Society Garden Tour. 770-206-1446. 3-4 – Rachel Ray, Atlantic Station. 404-7331221. 3-4 – Spring Pottery Sale, Callanwolde. 404-874-9351.

METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR ARTSS Spring Events in Sandy Springs ARTSS in Sandy Springs is a celebration of art, music, drama, poetry, gardens, bicycling, dining, and dancing through May 17. See www.artsandysprings.org. The Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge on May 4 at 9 a.m. is a 62 mile race through metro areas with each rider receiving a musette bag/backpack and commemorative pin. That same day the finale of the USA CRITS Southeastern, with professional men and women cyclists, will be held in Sandy Springs. www.sandyspringschallenge.org. That afternoon the Taste of Sandy Springs from 12-6 p.m. will showcase restaurants around the city, music, children’s activities, and a live auction. 404-255-3331. The Art of Wine will be held May 6 at the Tasting Room Restaurant on Sandy Springs Circle from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 404-252-8173.

Celebrate Sandy Springs will be held May 17 at the Art Institute of Atlanta and will feature food, beverages, music by Madoca and Company, and live and silent auctions. 404-255-5351. Also on May 17 ARTS in the Open at the Sandy Springs library will celebrate a sculpture project in the garden and will include food, music, and artists. 404-255-3331. Awesome Afternoons at Heritage Green will present New Opera’s The Kitty Who Lost Her Meow on May 18 from 2-4 p.m. Wind Down Wednesday at Heritage Green will host the Yuppie Scum band on May 7 and Audrey St. Clair on May 21 from 6-8 p.m. Both events will be held at the Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn. 404-851-9111. For information on Sandy Springs visit www. visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.

May

30 – Tango Night with Tango Rio, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338. 30 – Glover Park Evening Concert, Marietta. 770-429-1115. 30-June 1 – Blade Show & Cutlery Fair, Cobb Galleria Centre. 877-746-9757. 31 – Classic Car Show, Downtown Acworth. 770-974-3112. 31 – Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show, Kennesaw Depot, 8 p.m. 770-422-9714. 31-June 1 – Eastman Gun Show, Atlanta State Farmers Market, Forest Park. 404-361-7577.

17 – Concert on the Village Green, Smyrna, 7-10 p.m. 770-434-6600. 17-18 – Eastman Gun Show, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 770-528-8450. 18 – New Opera’s The Kitty Who Lost Her Meow, Sandy Spring Society Entertainment Lawn, 2-4 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203. 18 – Free Concert, Roswell Square, 3-5 p.m. 770-640-3253. 18-19 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422. 18,31 – Outdoor Concert, Art Place, Marietta, 7 p.m. 770-509-2700. 21 – Audrey St. Clair, Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6-8 p.m. 404-851-9111. 23 – Marea Alta, Smooth Latin Jazz, 975 West Peachtree Street Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338. at 10th Street 23 – Asbury Voices of Christ Choir Tour, ATLANTA, GEORGIA Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412. 24 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park, noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412. 24-25 – 20th Annual Decatur Arts Festival, downtown. 404-371-9583. 24-26 – Atlanta Jazz Festival, Woodruff Park. 404-817-6820. 24-26 – Memorial Day Salute to the Troops, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690. 26 – Memorial Day at 20th Century VeterNewly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded ans Memorial, Smyrna, 10 a.m. 770-434-6600. continental breakfast as well as a complimentary 26 – Roswell Remembers: Memorial Day dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suites has a kitchenette. Ceremony, City Hall. 770-640-3253. Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the 26 – Steve Miller Band & Joe Cocker, Verizon Midtown MARTA rapid rail station. Amphitheater, Alpharetta, 8 p.m. 404-733-5397. 404-876-5003 / 800-612-3629 27 – World War II Remembrance Day, www.regencysuites.com Atlanta History Center, 12-5 p.m. 404-814-4116. May 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 21

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL

Elegant

Luxurious

Sports Schedules BASEBALL

FISHING

Home Schedules ATLANTA BRAVES

May 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Fly Fishing Clinic, Panola Mt. St. Pk. Stockbridge, 9:45 a.m.-noon, 770-389-7801 May 17-18 . . . . . American Bass Anglers Division Championship Cartersville, 770-928-2056 May 24. . . . . . . . . . Advanced Fly Fishing Clinic, Panola Mt. St. Pk. Stockbridge, 10 a.m., 770-389-7801 May 29-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federation of Fly Fishers Callaway Gdns., Pine Mt., 800-callaway

May 2-4 . . . . . . .CINCINNATI May 6-8 . . . . . . . .SAN DIEGO May 16-18 . . . . . . .OAKLAND May 20-22 .NEW YORK METS May 23-26 . . . . . . .ARIZONA 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

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

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS May 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . .ROME May 7-10 . . . . . . .COLUMBUS May 20-23 . . . . .SAVANNAH May 24-27 . . . .CHARLESTON 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com

COLUMBUS CATFISH May 1-2 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE May 12-15 . . . . . . . .HICKORY May 16-19 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA May 29-June 1 . .GREENVILLE 706-751-8866 www.columbuscatfish.com

ROME BRAVES May 1-2 . . . . . . .GREENVILLE May 12-15 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA May 16-19 . . . . . . . .HICKORY May 29-June 1 . . . .ASHEVILLE 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS May 1-2 . . . . . . . . . .HICKORY May 12-15 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE May 16-19 . . . . .GREENVILLE May 29-June 1 . . . .AUGUSTA 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

ARENA FOOTBALL Home Schedules AUGUSTA COLTS May 17 . . . . . . . . . .CANTON May 23 . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI www.augustacolts.com

COLUMBUS LIONS May 3 . . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA May 9 . . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI www.columbuslions.net

GEORGIA FORCE May 3 . . . . . .NEW ORLEANS May 12 . . . . . .PHILADELPHIA May 31 . . . . . . . .TAMPA BAY www.georgiaforce.com

S. GA. WILDCATS

VOLLEYBALL May 24-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . USA Volleyball, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, 404-223-4000

GOLF May 1-4 . . . . . . . . South Georgia Classic, Valdosta, 229-242-8455 May 12-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AT&T Classic, Sugarloaf Country Club Duluth, 770-951-8777 May 14 . . . . . Howard Jones Golf Benefit, Calhoun, 706-629-7493

MISCELLANEOUS May 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Tree Climbing, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801 May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Tree Climbing, FDR St. Pk., Pine Mountain, 706-663-4858 May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duathlon (run, bike) Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, 800-225-5292 May 17 . . . . . . JAKES Day, Smithgall Woods, Helen, 706-878-3087 May 17-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolfden Loop Backpacking Trip FDR St. Pk., Pine Mountain, 706-663-4858

BIKING May 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dirty Spokes Mountain Bike Race Ft. Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489 May 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . First Saturday Cycle Tour (12, 26, 50, 100M) Warrenton, 706-465-9604 May 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA CRITS Finals & Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge (62M), 404-255-3331 May 4 . . Wheels to Heal (40M, 64M, 100M), Columbus, 706-660-6559 May 4 . . Historic Roswell Criterium Bicycle Race, 770-640-3253 May 10. . . . . . . . . Ride to Live (motorcycle) Duluth, 770-497-0880 May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Bike Ride (23M), Panola Mountain St. Pk., Stockbridge, 706-389-7801 May 17-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hours of Conyers (Mt. Bike Relay) Ga. Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Horse Park. 770-602-2606 May 25-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Challenge of the Centuries Bike Ride Hartwell, 706-377-2432 May 26 . . . Silver Comet Trail Bike Ride, Rockmart, 770-546-2203

God did not promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

May 10 . .TENNESSEE VALLEY May 17 . . . .CORPUS CHRISTI www.southgawildcats.com 22 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2008

Sports Schedules HIKES & RUNS

RACING

(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races). May 3 . . . . . . . . . . . Snellville, 5K, 770-985-3535 May 3. . . . . . Hartwell Dam Run, 706-376-8590 May 3. . . . . . . . Tallulah Falls, 5K, 706-754-0400 May 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Byron, 5K, 478-956-2409 May 4 . . . . . . . . . Cartersville, 5K, 678-595-5046 May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 5K, 404-327-7738 May 10 . . . McDonough, 5K/10K, 678-207-9268 May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-459-8700 May 10 . . . . . . Madison, 5K/10K, 706-818-1163 May 17 . . . . . . . Alpharetta, 10K, 678-297-6078 May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-231-9064 May 17. . . . . . . . Cartersville, 5K, 770-387-1143 May 17. . . . . . . . . . Riverdale, 5K, 770-991-7080 May 17 . Summerville, 26M/13M, 706-734-4173 May 24 . . . . . . Locust Grove, 5K, 800-436-7926 May 24 . . . . . . . . . . Statham, 5K, 678-753-0785 May 26 . . . . Alpharetta, 5K/10K, 678-795-0115 May 31. . . . . . . . . Kennesaw, 5K, 770-429-5522

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com May 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mopar Southern Classic May 8-11 . . . . . .Richard Petty Driving Experience May 16-18, 23-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA

ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com May 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Mitty May 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drift Atlanta May 16-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Year One Experience May 31-June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA National Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782 www.atlantadragway.com Douglas Motor Sports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls 912-384-4555 Oglethorpe Speedway Park . .Pooler, 912-964-8200 www.ospracing.net Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 www.silverdollarraceway.com

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS

WATERSPORTS

May 3 . . . . . . . .Horse Fair, FDR St. Pk., Pine Mt. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 706-663-4858 May 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Silver Hills Rodeo Rome, 800-444-1834

May 16-18 . . . . . . .Pro Wakeboard Tournament Lake Allatoona, Acworth, 407-628-4802 May 23-25 . . .Master Water-ski & Wakeboard Tournament, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt., 800-225-5292

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com May 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Circuit Horse Show May 3-4 . . . . . .Pony & Good Horseman Dressage May 14-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Premier May 21-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Challenge May 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hunter Jumper Show

Blue and Gray Museum Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum

Family Fun Center

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