May 2010 Guide to Georgia

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Events Attractions Fairs & Festivals

May 2010

Blue Ridge Arts in the Park Festival

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Volume 49 Monthly

Number 8 May 2010

CONTENTS Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . . . .4-5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Georgia Events & Activities . . .8-10 Memorial Day Weekend Events . .11 May Events in Georgia . . . . . .12-19 Garden and Home . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Theatre, Music, & Drama . . . .21-23

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rts in the Park will be held in downtown Blue Ridge May 2930. For more information on this festival and the many others planned for Georgia during May and June see the article beginning on page 12.

GUIDE

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61st Annual

Watermelon Days Festival June 2010

GEORGIA

801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816 Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620 E-mail guidetogeorgia@windstream.net Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor Hayley Yawn . . . . .Publisher’s Assistant Debi Richardson . . . . . . . .Graphic Editor 814-227-1211, debi@guidetogeorgia.com 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. Eight issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

“Melon Masquerade”

in Cordele, GA Main Day of Festival– June 26 Arts & Crafts • Parade • Fireworks Car, Truck & Tractor Display • Train Ride Photo Contest • Seed Spitting Contest Watermelon Idol • Taste of Melon Quilt Display • Gospel Music • Dog Show Entertainment • Golf Tournament Watermelon Capital Queen Pageant Fishing Rodeo • Dance • Puppet Show Dog Show • 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk and Much, Much More!

229-273-1668

Toll Free 866-426-3566 www.cordelecrispga.com

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR May 1 – Brushstrokes Spring Art Show & Sale, Bank of N. Ga., Sandy Springs. 866-511-7742.

1 – Artists’ Market, Downtown Acworth.

770-974-8813.

1 – Riverside Park Concert, Roswell, 7:309:30 p.m. 770-641-3705.

1 – Jazz Under the Stars Concert, Clark Atlanta University. 404-880-8995.

1 – Saturday at North Springs High (food, drama, carnival), Sandy Springs. 866-511-7742.

1 – World Fitness Day, Georgia Dome. 404223-9200.

1 – Only One is Perfect, Ferst Center. 404894-9600.

1-2 – Snellville Days, Briscoe Pk. 770-985-3535.

1-2 – Yaarab Shrine Circus & Carnival, Miller Park, Marietta. 770-423-1330, 1-2 – Georgia Frontier Days, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

1-2 – Dead Certain, Art Station, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

1-8 – Felicity Taste of Art, Sandy Springs Circle. 404-843-6456.

1-9 – Decorator’s Show House & Garden, 3639 Tuxedo Road. 404-733-4921.

1-15 – ArtSSpring, Sandy Springs, various venues. 866-511-7742.

1-22 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

Take the Road Less Traveled!

Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail

Enjoy Fresh Georgia Peaches May Through August www.peachblossomtrail.com 4

ArtSSpring through May 15 in Sandy Springs is a month-long celebration of arts in the city featuring music, drama, poetry, gardens, dining, and dancing. For more information phone 866-511-7742 or visit www.visitsandy springs.org or www.artsandy springs.org.

1-29 – Smyrna Fresh Produce Market, Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 770-431-2863.

1-29 – Concerts on the Decatur Square, Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. 404-371-8386.

1-29 – Alpharetta Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 404-402-5389.

1-29 – Sandy Springs Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 404-835-1473.

1-30 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Sat. & Sun. 770-964-8575.

1-31 – 31 Days of Jazz, various venues. 404817-6815.

1-June 6 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, weekends. 770-964-8575.

2 – Fiesta Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park.

404-223-9200.

4 – Cinco de Mayo Family Fun, East Roswell Recreation Ctr. 770-640-3253.

4 – Sandy Springs Charter Middle School Music Concert, 6:30 p.m. 770-552-4970.

4 – Battle of the Sexes, Unitarian Universalist Church, Sandy Springs, 7-8 p.m. 866-511-7742.

4-27 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.

5-9 – Midsummer Night’s Dream, Piedmont Park. 404-264-0020.

5-26 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.

5-26 – Dunwoody Green Market, Wednesdays. 770-330-8196.

5-26 – Blue Sky Concerts, Decatur Square, Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. 404-371-8386.

6 – Rhodopis-Children’s Opera, Greenfield Academy, Sandy Sprgs., 6:30 p.m. 404-252-3910.

6 – Taste of Underground Atlanta, 11:301:30 p.m. 404-523-2311.

6 – Dramatic Reading of The Green Book, Alliance Theatre. 866-511-7742.

6 – First Thursday Art Walk, Downtown.

404-733-high.

7 – Chita Rivera, Strand Theatre, Marietta.

404-377-9948.

7-9 – Atlanta West Fest, Historic West End. 404-374-3557.

7-9 – Sweet Auburn Springfest. 404-478-7820.

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

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR May

15-29 – Riverside Farmers Market, Roswell, Sat., 8 a.m.-noon. 770-594-6232.

7-9 – Gem & Mineral Show, Cobb Civic 16 – Sunday on Roswell Square with Laura Center. 770-528-8450.

Coyle, 3-4:30 p.m. 770-641-3705.

7,14,16,21,22 – Comedy of Errors, Barring16 – Third Sundaes at Barrington Hall, ton Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3253.

Roswell. 770-640-3855.

7-28 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank 19 – Wind Down Wed. with Guilty Pleasures, Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

Heritage Green, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111.

8 – Shubert’s Mass in G, Holy Trinity 20 – Alive After Five, Roswell. 770-640-3253.

Episcopal Church. 404-875-3266.

21 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art, 5-10 8 – Acworth Opry, Logan Farm Park, 6-8:30 p.m. 404-733-high. p.m. 770-917-1234.

21-23 – Works in Clay Spring Show & 8 – Mother’s Day Tea Party, Mable House, Sale, Roswell Art Center West. 770-641-3990.

Mableton. 770-819-3285.

21-23 – North Georgia Home & Garden 8 – Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, Show, Cobb Civic Center. 770-528-8450.

Cauble Park, Lake Acworth. 800-451-3480.

21-30 – Theatre & Literary Arts Festival, 8 – Classic Car Caravan & Showcase, High Decatur. 404-371-9583.

Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-733-4437.

22 – Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day, 8-9 – Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

Square. 770-640-3253.

22 – Atlanta Sacred Chorale, Schwartz 8-9 – Mother’s Day Jewelry Show & Sale, Center. 404-727-5050.

Callanwolde. 404-872-5338.

22 – Downtown Tour of Lofts & Lifestyles.

9 – Mother’s Day All-Star Comedy X404-658-5909.

Plosion, Atlanta Civic Center. 404-523-6275.

22-23 – World’s Largest Baby Shower 9 – Concert by the Springs with Yacht Rock Expo, Ga. World Congress Center. 404-223-4000.

Revue, Heritage Lawn, Sandy Springs, 7 p.m. 40422-23 – RK Gun Show, Miller Park, Marietta.

851-9111.

770-528-8875.

9 – Mother’s Day Open House, Smith 23 – Russian & Eastern European Folk Plantation, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, Roswell, Music Concert, Dunwoody UMC. 404-325-2449.

1-3 p.m. Free. 800-776-7935.

23 – Sunday on Roswell Square with 11 – Finding Mr. Right, Unitarian Universalist Caroline Herring, 3-4:30 p.m. 770-641-3705.

Church, Sandy Springs, 7 p.m. 866-511-7742.

23 – Decatur Civic Chorus Concert, 1st 13 – Taste of Alpharetta, Wills Park, 5-10 Baptist Church, 3 p.m. 404-370-8386. p.m. 678-297-6078.

24 – Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, Woodruff 14 – Musical Theater Showcase, North Park. 404-932-2474.

Springs H. S., Sandy Springs, 7 p.m. 770-551-2490.

14 – Michael O’Neal Singers – Heartland (See Memorial Day Weekend Events Music, Roswell UMC, 8 p.m. 770-594-7974. calendar listings on page 11.)

14 – March of Dimes Dining Out. 404-7205304.

14 – Family Storytelling, Callanwolde. 404872-5338.

15 – Armed Forces Day at S.E. Railway 975 West Peachtree Street Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013. at 10th Street 15 – Rockin’ at the River, Chattahoochee ATLANTA, GEORGIA Nature Center, Roswell. 770-992-2055.

15 – Taste of the Highlands, John Howell Park, Virginia-Highlands, 2-5 p.m. 404-785-7316.

15 – Jazz Cabaret, North Springs High School, Sandy Springs, 7 p.m. 866-511-7742.

15 – Art Around the World Gala, GriffithRichard House, Sandy Springs. 770-951-0021.

15 – Major City Casino Night, Georgia World Congress Center. 404-223-4000.

15 – Georgia Kite Festival, Centennial Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded Olympic Park. 404-223-4412. continental breakfast as well as a complimentary 15-16 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.

Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.

Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the 15-16 – Spring Pottery Sale, Callanwolde.

Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.

404-872-5338.

404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 15-16 – ALIVE! Expo, Georgia World www.regencysuites.com Congress Center. 404-223-4000.

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REGENCY SUITES HOTEL

Elegant

Luxurious

Sports Schedules BASEBALL

FISHING

Home Schedules ATLANTA BRAVES

May 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Bass Anglers Tournament Allatoona Lake, Cartersville, 770-714-5079 May 2, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fly Fishing Clinics Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 May 8 . . . Fish the Hooch, General Landing, Roswell, 770-641-3706 May 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids Fishing Derby Gen. Coffee St. Pk., Nicholls, 912-384-7082 May 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Fishing At Buck Shoals Smithgall Woods, 706-878-3087 May 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Bass Anglers Championship Gatewood Park, Cartersville, 770-714-5079 May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fly Fish Clinics Chattahoochee Nature Ctr., Roswell, 770-992-2055 May 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids Fishing Festival Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 May 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior-Senior Fishing Rodeo Victoria Bryant St. Pk., Royston, 9-12, 706-245-6270

May 1-2 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTON May 14-16 . . . . . . .ARIZONA May 17-18 . . . . . . . .NY METS May 19-20 . . . . .CINCINNATI May 28-30 . . . . .PITTSBURGH May 31-June 2 .PHILADELPHIA 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS May 3-6 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA May 7-10 . . . .HAGERSTOWN May 16-19 . . . . .SAVANNAH May 24-27 . . . . . . . . . .ROME May 28-31 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com

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

ROME BRAVES

RACING

May 3-6 . . . . .HAGERSTOWN May 7-10 . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE May 16-19 . . . .CHARLESTON May 28-31 . . . . .SAVANNAH 706-368-9388 www.romebraves.com

ROAD ATLANTA

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS May 1 . . . . . . . . .LEXINGTON May 12-15 . . . . . . . . . .ROME May 24-27 . . . .KANNAPOLIS 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.com May 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historic Sportscar Mitty Speedfest May 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drift Atlanta May 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA National Atlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hampton 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commerce 770-682-3782, www.atlantadragway.com Oglethorpe Speedway Park . Pooler, 912-964-8200,ospracing.net Silver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reynolds 478-847-4414, www.silverdollarraceway.com

MISCELLANEOUS

BIKING

May 1-2 . . . . . . . . ZZZ’s in the Tres, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WWE Columbus Civic Center, 800-999-1613 May 8 . . . . . Lost Person Prevention, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 10 a.m., 770-389-7801 May 8. . . . . . . . . . . JAKES Day, Smithgall Woods Helen, 706-878-3087 May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . Tree Top Climb, Panola Mt. St. Pk., 1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801 May 16 . . Callaway Gardens Fitness Series (5K run, 30K bike, 5K run), Pine Mt., 770-565-5208 May 22 . . . . . . EVP Savannah Open (Volleyball) Tybee Island, 912-644-6414 May 29 . . . . . Dirty Spokes Duathlon (run-bikerun), Ft. Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489

May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . Dirty Spokes Mt. Bike Race Fort Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489 May 2 . . . . . USA CRITS Finals & Global BMW Sandy Springs, 866-511-7742 May 8 . . . . . . . . . . . Dirty Spokes Mt. Bike Race Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers, 888-860-4224 May 8 . . . . . . . . . Midtown Bike Around (9.3M) Columbus, 1:30 p.m., 706-494-1663 May 14-15 . . Jittery Joe’s Athens to Savannah (210M), 800-653-0603 May 26 . . . . . . Roswell Bicycle Wild Hash Ride 770-998-2511 July 11 . . . . Hospitality Highway Century Ride Sandy Springs, 866-511-7742

SOCCER

May 1-10 . . . . . . . . Savannah Challenger USTA Tournament, Landings, 912-598-2570

TENNIS

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

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

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May 1-2 . . . . . . Arthur Bacon Golf Tournament Fox Creek Golf Course, Smyrna, 770-431-2842

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Sports Schedules HIKES & RUNS

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS

May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dalton, 5K, 706-272-6662 May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Griffin, 5K, 404-808-3342 May 1 . . . . . . .Hartwell, 5K, 10K, 706-376-8590 May 1 . . .McDonough, 5K, 10KI, 770-305-7390 May 1 . .Suwanee, 5K, 10K, 12K, 678-234-4195 May 8 . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, 5K, 404-459-8700 May 8 . . . . . . .Madison, 5K, 10K, 706-342-1965 May 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rome, 5K, 706-234-5775 May 8 . . . . . . . . . .Villa Rica, 5K, 770-459-7011 May 15 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta, 5K, 404-627-8050 May 15 . . . . . . . .Cartersville, 5K, 770-387-1143 May 15 . . . . . . . . .Cumming, 5K, 770-757-2559 May 15 . . . . . . . .Dahlonega, 5K, 706-531-6201 May 15 . . . . . . . . . . .Decatur, 5K, 404-231-9064 May 15 . . . . . . . . . .Suwanee, 5K, 770-277-0046 May 22 . . . . . . .Atlanta, 10K, 2K, 404-605-8540 May 23 . . . . . . . . .Kennesaw, 5K, 678-895-2631 May 29 . . . . .Peachtree City, 5K, 770-487-5934 May 31 . . . .Alpharetta, 5K, 10K, 678-795-0115 May 31 . . . . . . . . . . .Athens, 5K, 706-296-5353 May 31 . . . . . . . . . . . .Dacula, 5K, 770-513-1725 June 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gray, 5K, 478-986-5199 June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alma, 5K, 912-632-5859 June 5 . . . . . . . . .Eatonton, 10K, 706-485-9941

May 8-9 . . . . .Ventures Horse Show, Wills Park Equestrian Center, Alpharetta, 678-297-6120 May 15 . . . . . .Trail Horse Poker Ride/Scavanger Hunt, Stephens Pk., Crawfordville, 770-466-4430 June 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pro Rodeo Old Frontier, Thomson, 706-597-1000

(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derby Day May 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Farm Dressage May 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dixie Cup Spring Classic May 8-9 . . . . .Pony Club Dressage & Games Rally May 27-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bulls & Barrel Event

WATERSPORTS May 20-23. . . Mastercraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Dallas Landing Park Cobb County, 800-451-3480 May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . Heart of Dragon Boat Fest Lake Tobosofkee, Macon, 478-745-3984 May 28-30 . . . . Masters Water Ski Tournament Callaway Gdns., Pine Mountain, 800-225-5292 May 29 . . . . . . . . . New Echota River Raft Race on Oostanaula, 706-263-4002 July 31 . . . . . . . . Sandy Springs Summer Splash (6M on Chattahoochee), 866-511-7742

11-19, 2010

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GEORGIA CALENDAR May 1 – ATHENS – Symphony Guild present Kentucky Derby Event, Classic Center. 706-546-1942.

1 – BRUNSWICK – Ghosts, Gossip, & Gourmet Dinner Theater, Old City Hall. 912-571-1323.

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

1 – CARTERSVILLE – Clayton Car Cruise, Downtown, 5-8 p.m. 770-607-3480.

1 – CARTERSVILLE – Spring into Summer with Elvis, Grand Theatre, 8 p.m. 770-386-7343.

1 – CORNELIA – Apple Blossom Treasure Sale, Downtown, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-778-7875.

1 – DALTON – Downtown Beer Festival, 4 p.m. 800-331-3258.

1 – DAWSON – Tour of Historic Homes. 229995-2125.

1 – DEARING – Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival. 706-597-1000.

1 – HELEN – Winefest, RiverMist Lodge. 706878-1234. Wurstfest, Downtown & Festhalle, 7-11 p.m. 706-878-1908. Shopping for Distillery Dollars/Moonshine Hwy. Auction. 800-392-8279.

1 – JASPER – Big Canoe Tour of Homes, 678454-0061. Cruise-In, 5-8 p.m. 706-692-1164.

1 – LYONS – Tales from the Altamaha: Livin’ and Lovin’ on the Altamaha, Blue Marquee Theater. 912-526-6445.

1 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Deep South Brass Band Festival. 706-663-8850.

1-2 – AMERICUS – Lindbergh Boogie, Jimmy Carter Regional Airport. 229-924-2646.

1-2 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Fair, Industrial Park. 706-781-6552.

1-2 – CLINTON – Old Clinton War Days, Historic District. 478-986-6383 or 478-986-1123.

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JEKYLL ISLAND, one of the Golden Isles along Georgia’s coast, has ten miles of beautiful beaches.

For information on Jekyll, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, Cumberland Island, and Brunswick, visit www.ComeCoastAwhile.com or phone 800-933-coast.

1-2 – DAWSONVILLE – Spring Fling Festival.

706-265-6278.

1-2 – GAY – Cotton Pickin’ Fair. 800-538-6814.

1-2 – GAY – Shady Days in Gay. 706-977-8548.

1-2 – MACON – Macon Gardens, Mansions, and Moonlight. 478-742-8155.

1-2 – SNELLVILLE – Snellville Days, Briscoe Park. 770-985-3535.

1-2 – WATKINSVILLE – Southworks Artist Market & Arts Festival, OCAF. 706-769-4565.

1-6 – SAVANNAH – SCAD Style Lectures, various locations. 912-525-5231.

1-9 – MACON – Georgia State Fair, Central City Park. 478-746-7184.

1-29 – AUGUSTA – Market on the River, 8th St Plaza, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-722-8000.

1-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruise-Ins at the Square, Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. 877-745-5789.

1-29 – CARTERSVILLE – Mountain Music, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 770-975-0055.

1-29 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam, Gold Museum, Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. 706-864-3513.

1-29 – ST. MARYS – Common Market, Downtown, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-882-8111.

1-29 WOODBINE – Woodbine Opry, Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. 912-576-3027.

2 – AUGUSTA – Day in the Country Festival, Riverfront Marina. 803-278-4849.

2 – AUGUSTA – Carrie Underwood, James Brown Arena, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.

2 – YOUNG HARRIS – Mountain Community Chorus, Y.H. College, 3 p.m. 828-557-9187.

2-30 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz, Riverwalk, Sundays, 8-9 p.m. 706-495-6238.

3 – AUGUSTA – Tribute to James Brown, McDuffie Woods Com. Ctr., 7 p.m. 706-771-2656.

3 – THOMASVILLE – Taste of Thomasville, Cultural Center, 6-8:30 p.m. 229-226-0588.

5-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. Model Railroad Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.

6 – AUGUSTA – First Thursday, Midtown Market, 5-8 p.m. 706-922-5000.

6 – FITZGERALD – Artist Reception for Cindy Davis, 6 p.m. Rhonda Henderson/Bill Brown Concert, 7 p.m. Carnegie Ctr. 229-426-5033.

6 – THOMASVILLE – Carson & Barnes Circus, Fairgrounds, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. 866-577-3600.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR May

Panola Mt. St. Pk., 2-5 p.m. 770-389-7801.

8 – THOMASVILLE – Saturday Downtown Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 229-227-7020.

8 – THOMASVILLE – S.E. Blues Bash & Chili Cookoff, Grand Slam Event Ctr. 229-244-3179.

8 – THOMSON - Arts in the Alley. 706-5971000.

8 – WINDER – GeoChallenge Launch & Learn, Fort Yargo State Park, 2 p.m. 404-657-9858.

8-9 – BRUNSWICK – Arts & Crafts Festival, Waterfront Park. 912-214-5558.

8-9 – HELEN – Civil War Re-enactment Weekend, City Park. 706-878-2111.

9 – MACON – Gospel Brunch, Washington Park, Downtown, 12-2 p.m. 478-743-1074.

9 – THOMASVILLE – Music for Mothers Day, Cultural Center, 4 p.m. 229-226-6964.

10-14 – VALDOSTA – Brown Bag Lunch Concerts, Courthouse, 11:30 a.m. 229-259-3599.

10-15 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Nest Fest & Turtle Crawl. 912-635-4444.

11 – DOUGLAS – Broxton Rocks Tour, 10 a.m. 912-389-3401.

11-29 – ATHENS – Farmers Market, Downtown on Tues. 4-7, Bishop Park on Sat. 8-noon.

800-653-0603.

13 – ALBANY – Mexican Fiesta & Auctions, Knights of Columbus. 229-347-0441.

13 – ELLIJAY – Cherry Log Pickin’, Gilmer Senior Center. 706-635-3786.

13-15 – KNOXVILLE – Georgia JugFest & Old Knoxville Days. 478-836-3825.

13-16 – COLUMBUS – Disney on Ice, Civic Center. 800-745-3000.

14 – CLARKESVILLE – Storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin, Library, 6 p.m. 706-754-4216.

14 – CONYERS – Covington-Conyers Choral Concert, Rockdale Aud., 8 p.m. 770-761-0474.

6-7 – LUMPKIN – Spring Days at Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

6-8 – OCHLOCKNEE – Great Southern Music Festival, Pickers Paradise Park. 866-577-3600.

6-28 – SAVANNAH – Teas in the Davenport House Gdn., Thurs. & Fri., 5:30 p.m. 912-236-8097.

7 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. Car Show, Commons, 6-9:15 p.m. 706-831-1793.

7 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Ballet, Imperial Theatre, 7 p.m. 706-261-0555.

7 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown, 5-8 p.m. 912-265-4032.

7 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Oyster Roast & Fireworks, 7:30-9:45 p.m. 912-201-2201.

7 – THOMASVILLE – Downtown Night, 5-8 p.m. 229-227-7020.

7 – TYBEE ISLAND – SCAD Sand Arts Festival. 912-525-5231.

7-8 – ATHENS – Symphony Pops Concert, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.

7-8 – BLAIRSVILLE – Trash & Treasure Sale, Civic Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 877-745-5789.

7-8 – CAIRO - Great Southern Antique Auto Show & Rally. 229-377-3663.

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

7-8 – THOMASVILLE – Music & Drama Troupe Show, Munc. Aud. 229-558-9470.

7-28 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Night Concerts, Old Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706-754-5493.

7-28 – COLUMBUS – Uptown Friday Night Concerts, Broadway, 7-10 p.m. 706-596-0111.

8– ABBEVILLE – Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival. 229-467-2144 or 229-467-2107.

8 – ATHENS – Stars from Platters, Coasters, Drifters, Temptations, Morton. 706-613-3771.

8 – AUGUSTA – B.B. King, Bell Auditorium, 8 p.m. 706-722-3521.

8 – BAINBRIDGE – River Town Days. 229243-8555.

8 – BLAIRSVILLE – CCC Reunion, Vogel State Park, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 706-745-2628.

8 – BLUE RIDGE – Georgia Mountain Classic Car Show, City Park, 12:30-4 p.m. 706-632-2634.

8 – CARTERSVILLE – Holiday Band Concert, Downtown, 7-9 p.m. 770-607-3490.

8 – CLARKESVILLE – Motorcycle Show/Chili Cookoff, Habersham Fairgrounds. 706-754-7875.

8 – DALTON – Woodturners Guild Show, Depot, Noon. 800-331-3258.

8 – DARIEN – Aerial Ballet in the Oaks, Ashantilly Center, 8 p.m. 912-289-1144.

8 – ELLIJAY – Apple Country Auto Club Cruise-In, Downtown, 5-7 p.m. 706-635-2221.

8 – PAVO – Peacock Festival. 229-859-2516.

8 – SAVANNAH – Scottish Games, Bethesda School for Boys. 912-233-6017.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR May 14-15 – CARTERSVILLE – Duck Derby, Concert Friday, Race Saturday. 770-387-1143.

14-15 – HAZELHURST – BBQ Fest, Big House, Hwy. 341. 912-375-3777.

15 – ALBANY – Archaeology Month Festival, Chehaw Park. 803-637-3534.

15 – AUGUSTA – Thunder Over Augusta, Downtown, 2-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.

15 – BLUE RIDGE – Smokie Mountain Melodies Show, Fannin H.S., 7 p.m. 706-632-2081.

15 – CARTERSVILLE – Etowah Indian Mounds by Torchlight. 770-387-3747.

15 – CLARKESVILLE – Mountain Laurel Festival, Downtown. 706-754-2220.

15 – McDONOUGH – Geranium Festival.

770-898-3196.

15 – SAVANNAH – Moon River Chorus, Mighty 8th Museum, 11 a.m. 912-748-8888.

15 – SAVANNAH – SCAD Fashion Show, Trustees Theatre, 4 & 8 p.m. 912-525-5231.

15 – ST. MARYS – No Known Cure Band Concert, Waterfront Pk., 7-9 p.m. 912-882-4000.

15 – THOMSON – Blind Willie Blues Festival.

706-597-1000.

15 – WINTERVILLE – Marigold Festival. 800653-0603.

15-16 – BALL GROUND – Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival. 770-735-4263.

15-16 – HELEN – Southern Worthersee VWAudi Car Show. 205-222-8411.

15-16 – RESACA – Battle of Resaca Reenactment. 706-625-3200.

15-16 – SAVANNAH – War of Jenkins’ Ear, Wormsloe Historic Site. 912-353-3023.

16 – AUGUSTA – Orchestra Ensemble/Maestro Kuwahara, Morris Museum, 2 p.m. 706-724-7501.

16 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Youth Symphony of Georgia, Glynn Academy Aud., 3 p.m.

912-634-3453.

16 – COLUMBUS – Arts in Lakebottom Park, 12-6 p.m. 706-327-9533.

16 – SAVANNAH – Hotlanta Jazz, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, 5 p.m. 912-920-1317.

16 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Island Garage Band, Lighthouse lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

18 – BRUNSWICK – Hunt Family Fiddlers, Glynn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-638-5616.

18-22 – CALHOUN – Treasure Hunters

Roadshow, Calhoun KOA. 706-629-7511.

20 – MADISON – Spring Concert, Town Park, 6-8 p.m. 706-342-1251.

21 – CALHOUN – Concert at City Park. 706602-5570.

21 – TYBEE ISLAND – Beach Bum Parade, 6 p.m. 912-786-5444.

21-22 – MADISON – Ga. State Singles Assn. of Square & Round Dancers, Lions Club. 706-654-9847.

22 – AUGUSTA – Mayfest, 622 4th Street.

803-279-2330.

22 – CALHOUN – 3rd Annual Ham Jam, Off Roe Springs. 706-296-7103.

22 – ELLIJAY – Apple Blossom Auto Show/ Swap Meet, Dwntwn., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 706-698-1111.

22 – JASPER – JMA Car Cruise, Downtown, 4-8 p.m. 706-692-1164.

22 – OCHLOCKNEE – Spring Fling Fest. 229574-5375.

22-23 – BLAIRSVILLE – Downtown Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. 706-994-4837.

22-23 – SAUTEE – Taste of Sautee, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. 706-878-5522.

25 – WATKINSVILLE – Ashford Manor Concert on Lawn, 6-9 p.m. 706-769-2633.

27 – ELLIJAY – Taste of Ellijay, Downtown, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 706-635-7400.

(See Memorial Day Weekend Events calendar listings on page 11.)

June 1-30 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival. 886-426-3566.

4-5 – ALMA – Georgia Blueberry Festival.

912-632-5859.

4-5 – GRAY – Daylily Festival, Gray Elementary School. 478-986-5199.

5 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy Festival, Courthouse Square. 706-485-8112.

11-12 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival.

478-825-4002.

12 – MONROE – Crepe Myrtle Festival, Hammond Park. 770-868-5137.

12-13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Meeks Park. 877-745-5789.

15-19 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach Festival. 478-825-4002.

26 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival Main Day. 886-426-3566.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum • Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties • Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses • Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday (April-December) Present This Ad and Receive One Free Train Ride (with each paid admission)

3595 Buford Hwy. • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS MAY 27-28 – TALLULAH FALLS – Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 9-11 p.m. 706-754-7981.

28 – ACWORTH – Farmers Market, Downtown, 7-11 a.m. 770-974-8813.

28 DECATUR – ArtWalk, 5-10 p.m. 404370-8386.

28 – MACON – McDonald’s Choir Showcase, Macon Centreplex, 7:30 p.m. 800-745-3000.

28 – MARIETTA – Pieces of Eight Concert, Square, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

28-30 – DECATUR – Decatur Arts Festival, Square. 404-370-8386.

28-31 – HELEN – Memorial Day Blast, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

28-31 – WEST POINT – West Point Lake Music Festival, Pyne Rd. Park. 706-523-2506.

28-June 18 – BLUE RIDGE – Southern Appalachian Artist Guild Exhibit, Art Ctr. 706-632-2144.

29 – ATLANTA – Neil Young, Fox Theatre, 8 p.m. 404-881-2100.

29 – ATLANTA – MFC in Atlanta, Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800.

29 – CALHOUN – Cherokee Artists & Historic Demonstrations, New Echota. 706-624-1321.

29 – DALTON – Car & Truck Show, Fairgrounds. 706-275-0268.

29 – HELEN – Concert, 8 p.m. 800-5739659. Helenfest, Festhalle. 706-878-1908.

29 – JASPER – Foothills Jamboree/Classic Car Show, Fireside Café, 3 p.m. 706-692-1164.

29 – MIDWAY – Memorial Day Commemoration, Fort Morris, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-884-5999.

29 – RICHMOND HILL – Memorial Day Celebration, Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.

29 – ROSWELL – Emmy Award Winner Farmer Jason, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 1 p.m., 770992-2055.

29 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – BBQ Pig-Out for Volunteer Firefighters, 12-5 p.m. Community Center. 706-878-9349.

29 – ST. MARYS – Fun in the Sun Expo, Waterfront Park. 912-882-4927.

29 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Phil Morrison & World Unity Jazz Ensemble, lighthouse lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

29 – WINDER – Memorial Day Campfire, Fort Yargo State Park, 7-9 p.m. 770-867-3489.

29-30 – ATLANTA – Atlanta Jazz Festival, Piedmont Park. 404-853-4234.

29-30 – BLUE RIDGE – Arts in the Park, City Park. 706-632-2144.

29-30 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

29-30 – LUMPKIN – Creek Indian War Reenactment, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

29-31 – OMAHA –Weekend Celebration, Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.

29-31 – SAVANNAH – Memorial Day Weekend, Skidaway Island St. Pk. 912-598-2300.

29-31 – STONE MOUNTAIN – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mt. Pk., 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

29-31 – TALLULAH FALLS – Holiday Gorge Floor Hike, 10:30 a.m. 706-754-7981.

29-31 – WARM SPRINGS – Swim the Warm Springs, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.

30 – ATLANTA – Veterans Remembrance Day, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000.

30 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Sunday Dinner Dance, J.I. Club Hotel, 6 p.m. 912-635-2600.

30 – MITCHELL – Grits & Cornmeal, Hamburg State Park, 1-3 p.m. 478-552-2393.

30 – ROSWELL – Sunday on Roswell Square Concert, 3-4:30 p.m. 770-641-3705.

31 – ATLANTA – Beach Boys Live after Braves Game, Turner Field. 404-522-7630.

31 – COLUMBUS – Paver Dedication Ceremony, National Infantry Museum, 10:30 a.m.

800-999-1613.

31 – JASPER – Memorial Day Service, Veterans Memorial Park, 2:30 p.m. 706-692-1164.

31 – MANCHESTER – Memorial Day Service & Lunch, The Mill’s Flame. 706-846-9795.

31 – SAVANNAH – Memorial Day, Mighty 8th Museum. 912-748-8888.

31 – SMYRNA – Memorial Day at 20th Century Veterans Memorial, 10 a.m. 770-434-6600.

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May is Marvel

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 34th Annual Arts in the Park Festival on May 29-30. The festival will feature 175 booths of juried fine art and handmade crafts, artists’ demonstrations, Southern Appalachian Artist’s Guild Exhibit, children’s area, great food, and more. The festival will be held under the oaks in the beautiful City Park in historic Downtown Blue Ridge. Hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be $5 with children under 12 free.

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.

ArtSSpring 2010 in Sandy Springs ArtSSpring is Sandy Springs’ month-long celebration of the arts, lasting through May 15 and featuring art exhibits, music, dance, plays, poetry, a garden tour, family events, a reading, concerts, and the Punchline Comedy Theater. For a schedule visit www.visitsandysprings.org or call 404-255-3331.

The USA CRITS Finals and the Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge will be May 2. The Metric Century Ride will begin at 9 a.m. with the CRITS Series races starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 6:15 p.m. with an awards presentation and concert. Also there will be about 30 arts vendors.

Performing at the Society Entertainment Lawn will be the Yacht Rock Revue on May 9 and Guilty Pleasure on May 19. Phone 404-851-9111.

The Anne Frank Exhibit at the Parkside Shopping Center, 5920 Roswell Road, includes a model of the hidden rooms where the Franks lived, a life-sized recreation of Anne’s room, computers offering a virtual tour of the house, a recounting of the Frank family’s life in hiding, and a 28-minute movie about Anne’s life. Admission is free.

For information, visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742. The Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism Welcome Center is located in the Parkside Shopping Center at 5920 Roswell Road, Suite A-118.

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lous in Georgia!

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 7-9 and June 11-13. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. For more info 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; the full-scale replica of the USS Water Witch; and a battle simulator theater.

Scheduled again for June, July, and August will be the Cool History programs which utilize the museum’s interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staff and volunteers. These living history events reenact famous or fascinating incidents in Civil War History.

Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 8. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus.

Phone 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of the predecessor systems to MARTA. May is Teacher Appreciation Month; and teachers will be admitted free with their employee ID badge. Homeschool Open House will be May 6 (rain date, May 7) with a special admission price of $2 per person. There will be crafts, a scavenger hunt, and a caboose train ride; and parents will learn about the museum’s new programs for homeschoolers. Families must pre-register at 770495-0253, x2. National Train Day will be observed May 8; this marks 141 years of travelers connecting coast to coast by rail. Armed Forces Day will be May 15, and active and retired members of the nation’s armed services with ID’s will be granted free admission.

The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. With ad on page 10 one free train ride with each paid admission. 3595 Buford Hwy. 770-4762013. www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org.

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Crepe Myrtle Festival in Monroe The 17th Annual Walton County Crepe Myrtle Festival will take place on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hammond Park in Monroe. The festival will feature a car show, Crepe Myrtle Idol competition, kids’ activities corner, tractor parade, battle of the bands, arts and crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, and more.

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.

Admission will be adults/$2; children /$1; children under 5 and those with military ID/free. Parking will be free and plentiful. Proceeds from the festival will go towards scholarships to Walton County high school seniors and to improve Hammond Park.

For information about the festival, sponsorships, vendor applications, and the idol competition, phone 770-868-5137, e-mail cmfinfo@monroeaccess.net, or visit www.crepemyrtle festival.org. Vendor applications are due by May 14, and arts and crafts items must be homemade/handmade original work.

Georgia Blueberry Festival in Alma The 36th annual Georgia Blueberry Festival will be held June 4-5 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 22, at the County Extension office. For more information call 912-632-5859 or visit www.almachamber development.com or www.georgiablueberryfestival.com or e-mail abcchamber@accessatc.net.

Dairy Festival in Eatonton The 51st Annual Putnam County Dairy Festival will be held in Eatonton on Saturday, June 5.

Activities will begin at 8 a.m. with the 32nd 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. The festival pays tribute to the county’s dairy industry and is held on the streets surrounding the courthouse.

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 children’s activities. The Pilot Club will sell barbeque and stew from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free ice cream and milk along with an educational dairy exhibit will be provided on the Courthouse Square. Entertainment featuring local artists will be held from 12:30-4 p.m. on the Square.

For booth space contact Yvonne Harrell at 706-485-8112, or e-mail glendar@ pceatonton.org. For more information about the festival or an application to participate visit www.pceatonton.org/dairy.

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Georgia JugFest in Knoxville Middle Georgia will celebrate its folk pottery traditions May 13-15 in Knoxville, Crawford County, at the combined Georgia JugFest and Old Knoxville Days.

For more than 100 years pottery was a big part of the area’s economy. Now it is collectible as craft, folk art, and history. A three-day antique and vintage pottery exhibit will open May 13, and the community kiln will be firing all that day. On May 14, a Pottery Lunch & Learn will focus on the pottery of Jugtown in Pike and Upson counties. Tickets are needed for that event but not for the Pottery ID that follows. Everyone can bring in old pottery for identification. On Friday night the festival’s Peaches and Pigs amateur cook-off will reward local and area cooks with prizes in Brunswick Stew, Peach Cobbler, and Vegetable Soup categories.

The main event on May 15 will bring the real crowd to town for the continuing exhibit, pottery and handcraft vendor sales, a unique benefit pottery auction, a kiln sale, an antique car and tractor show, lawn mower races, historic skills demonstrations, a bit of drama in the 1852 courthouse, the Brown Jug Children’s FunFest, a student art exhibit, and historic building tours.

Breakfast and chicken barbecue will top the list of homemade food, and homegrown musicians will provide live entertainment. Everything but the Lunch and Learn is free. For details, see www.gajugfest.com or call 478-836-3825.

Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley & Byron The 24th annual Georgia Peach Festival will get underway Friday, June 11, in Byron and come to a close Saturday, June 19, in Fort Valley.

The first official event of the festival will be the Historical Society Luncheon at the Byron United Methodist Church Friday, June 11, at noon. The festival will continue Saturday in Byron with carnival rides, games, food, a free concert at 8 p.m., and fireworks.

The festival will move to Fort Valley Tuesday, June 15, with Spaghetti and Jazz at the Austin Theater from 5:30-8 p.m., Khoury’s Walk for Health in the Historic District Wednesday at 7 a.m., the Peach Community Choir Concert at the Austin Theater on Thursday at 7 p.m., and a concert Friday night.

Saturday, June 19, will be packed with activities! The day will begin with a Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast and continue with arts and crafts, music, food, kiddie rides, water slides, inflatable play, free tours of Lane Packing, and a free shuttle. Also scheduled Saturday are the annual 5K road race at 7 a.m., the Peach Parade through downtown at 10 a.m., the Historical Society Luncheon at McArthur Saxson House, the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler served free at 2 p.m. at the courthouse, a free • Athletic Games concert at 8 p.m. at the courthouse, and a • Workshops fireworks finale.

• Scottish Dance The second annual Paul Reehling • Live Music Memorial Poker Run precedes festival week • Great Food on Saturday, June 5.

• Clan Gatherings For details call 478-825-4002 or 478-396• Kid Stuff 1015 or visit www.GaPeachFestival.com.

• Genealogy Tent • Live Demos • Animals • and more . . .

CatCh the exCitement at

meeks Park June 12 & 13

two hours north of atlanta FriDaY, June 11 Ceilidh Reception & Kilted Golf Classic

1-877-745-5789

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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 US 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.

Daylily Festival in Gray The Gray Station Better Hometown 9th Annual Daylily Festival will be held June 4-5 in the Pecan Orchard at Gray Elementary School, 273 Railroad St. The festival will begin Friday from 6-9 p.m. and will feature a 5K road race, 1M fun run, live entertainment, food, and Bingo.

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. An open car/truck/motorcycle show will be conducted by the Jones County Cruisers.

A golf tournament co-sponsored with the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce will be played Tuesday, June 1. For more information phone 478-986-1123.

Daylilies around the city for the event were C o m e J o i n T h e Fu n ! donated by Faye Green, Ruby Kitchens, Mr. Carson and others. The Master Gardeners AY & and Garden Clubs have planted them at all of DOWNTOWN the schools and other places in the city and county including the library and the railroad •Parade (May 15, 10 AM) •Entertainment track. There will be plenty of daylilies to •Arts and Crafts •Good Food admire and purchase at the festival. There will •Children’s Activities also be a Daylily Flower Show on Saturday in •Business Expo (Saturday 11-5) the Gray Elementary gym.

•$1.98 Beauty Contest (Saturday 5:30 p.m.)

Admission will be $1 for all persons over 6 •Free Movie at Ball Park (Saturday 7:30 p.m.) years old.

For more information e-mail gsbht@wind BALL GROUND, GA stream.net, call 478-986-5199 or 478-986www.ballgroundheritagedays.org 3886, or visit www.graystationbht.com.

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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 146th Anniversary of the Battle of Resaca on May 15-16. Relive the first major Battle of the Atlanta Campaign, a reenactment held on 600 acres of the original 1864 battlefield. Reenactment battles will take place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. This event marks the 26th Annual Civil War Reenactment at Resaca.

Visit 1864 period Confederate and Federal military camps complete with infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Stop by the period civilian refugee camp, shop Sutler Row for period wares, don’t miss the yard sale offering used reenactment clothing, and be entertained by period music.

There will be a calvary competition, period dance with music by the 8th Regimental Band, living history exhibits, a ladies’ tea with a guest speaker, and food and beverages for sale.

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. Admission is $5/adults and $2/children 12 & under. For information, visit www.georgiadivision.org or phone 800-887-3811 or 706-625-3200. For information on lodging, visit www.exploregordoncounty.com.

Decatur Arts Festival Blues, funk, and gypsy jazz on the bandstand; over 140 artists from around the nation selling paintings, jewelry and more; cutting-edge dance; storytellers and improvisational comedy; a parade and balloon art for kids–these are just a few of the activities at the 22nd annual Decatur Arts Festival set for Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30.

This interactive, inclusive arts extravaganza, presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance, will include art and artists from all disciplines and will feature hands-on participatory art as well as demonstrating and performing arts. All events are free.

Events leading up to the final weekend will include a poster unveiling on May 6 from 5-7 p.m.; an ArtWalk on May 28 from 5-10 p.m.; a Fine Arts Exhibition at Agnes Scott College from May 25-June 6; and a Theater and Literary Arts Festival from May 21-30.

The downtown festival on May 28-30 will include a juried Artists Market with over 140 artists; a Performing Arts Stage with continuous entertainment both days; a Kids and Teen’s Arts Festival on Saturday from 9:45 a.m.2 p.m.; a Theater and Literary Arts tent; storytelling and music on Friday from 7-9 p.m.; and a Dance Festival by the Beacon Dance Company on May 28-30.

For more information, visit www.decatur artsfestival.com or phone 404-371-9583.

Admission: Adult–$2 (military ID free) Child–$1 (5 and under free)

Festival Activities: Live Entertainment • Tractor Parade Crepe Myrtle Idol Contest • Food Vendors • Car Show Kids’ Activities Corner • Handmade Art & Craft Vendors

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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 12-13 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 June 11; 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, Gordon Setter, and falconry demonstrations; exhibit of Scottish Highland Cattle; fiddle and bagpipe workshops; and reenactments by the Austlend and Clann Nan Con. Music and entertainment will be presented by Barleyjuice, The Hooligans, Blair Band, Colin Grant-Adams, Keltic Kudzu, Tres de Solei, pipers Jacob and Joshua Craig, Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums, Alhambra Highlander Pipes & Drums, Chattahoochee Pipes & Drums, Appalachian St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, John Mor MacIntosh Pipes & Drums, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Glencoe School of Scottish Highland Dance.

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. Phone 706-745-5789 or 877-745-5789 or visit www.BlairsvilleScottishFestival.com.

Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival

7th Annual

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5 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Arts & Crafts • Daylilies • Entertainment • Foods Horseshoe Tournament • Chain Saw Demos Children’s Area • Ponies • Teddy Bear Wall Gray Garden Club Flower Display Many Garden Items & Flowers • Open Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show

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The Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival will be held May 15-16 in the heart of the city.

The two day event will feature arts and crafts, good food, and entertainment.

The festivities will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday through downtown that will feature floats, antique cars, shriners, ball teams, and more. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The First Annual Business Expo will be held Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Zeman Building and will give local businesses a chance to promote their companies and to let the community know what they have to offer. There will be cash drawings and a Grand Prize drawing for a flat screen TV. Bruce Chiropractic, on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., will be presenting the 1st annual $1.98 Beauty Contest with local men dressed in their wives’ finest. Later, a free movie will be shown at the Lions Club Ball Park with preshow activities beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the movie at dusk.

To reach Ball Ground take I-575N to exit 27. For more information, visit www.ball groundheritagedays.org or phone 770-7354263. Vendors can contact Wendy Corlett at 404-771-6407.

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

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Watermelon Festival in Cordele•Crisp County Visit Cordele-Crisp County in June for the 61st Annual Watermelon Days Festival and celebrate the crop that has made the area famous. The main day of the festival will be Saturday, June 26, and will feature arts and crafts, entertainment, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, free slices of watermelon, and a dance that evening.

The many events planned for June will include a dog show, pageant, road races, photo contest, puppet show, watermelon decorating contest, potter show, golf tournament, gospel sing, fishing rodeo, car and truck and antique tractor display, and quilt display. There will be a Watermelon Idol Contest and rides on the SAM Shortline Excursion Train.

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 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com.

Brunswick & The Golden Isles Nestled on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, are Brunswick and four barrier islands: St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island.

Brunswick’s Old Town, a National Register District, is filled with majestic homes. The downtown offers antique shops, specialty shops, and art galleries. At Mary Ross Park on the waterfront you’ll see fleets of shrimp boats.

St. Simons Island has a working Lighthouse (1872); Bloody Marsh, where British and Scottish soldiers defeated the Spanish; Fort Frederica; Christ Church; beaches; nature center; a village with shops and restaurants.

Little St. Simons Island is a private island accessible only by boat. The Lodge accom36th Annual modates up to 30 guests who enjoy guided nature walks, canoeing, kayaking, and horseback rides.

Sea Island is home to The Cloister, a world-class resort renowned for its luxury and gracious service, full-service spa, golf, tennis, shooting school, horseback riding, kids programs, private beach, fishing, waterway excursions, and more. & Jekyll Island, once an exclusive winter LMA EORGIA retreat for some of America’s wealthiest families, has a Historic District from that era, 63 •Crafts •Collectibles •Food Vendors holes of golf, tennis, beaches, 20 miles of bike •Puppets •Clowns •Singers paths, mini-golf, nature tours, a water park, • Cooking Contest •Carnival hotels, restaurants, and a convention center.

•Children’s Entertainment For a free 70-page Visitors Guide, call the Brunswick-Golden Isles Visitors Bureau at — 912-632-5859 — 800-933-COAST (2627) or visit them online www.georgiablueberryfestival.com at www.bgivb.com or www.ComeCoast Awhile.com.

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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia MAY 1 – Grand Opening of Canopy Walk, Edible Garden, Cascades Garden at Atlanta Bot. Gdn. 1 – Decatur Green Festival, Square, 3-9:30 p.m. 404-370-8386.

1 – Kitchen Herb Basket 10 a.m., Totally Tomatoes 1:30 p.m. Callaway Gardens.

1 – Cherokee Native Plants/Heritage Seeds, New Echota State Park, Calhoun. 706-624-1321.

1 – Spring Bird Ramble, State Botanical Garden, 8-10 a.m.

1 – Learn the Birds, Unicoi State Park, Helen, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 800-573-9659.

1-2 – Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk Weekend, St. Simons Island. 912-634-5728.

1-2 – Sandy Springs Garden Tour. 404-2520094.

1,8 – Wildflower Hikes, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 10 a.m. 706-754-7981.

1-13 – Vera, the Lady Behind the Ladybug, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

2 – Planting History, Atlanta History Center, 404-814-4000.

2 – Arts in the Garden, Oak Hill, Rome. 706368-6775.

2 – Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, 1-3 p.m. 770-732-5871.

3 – Composting is Different for Everyone, State Botanical Garden, 5:30-7 p.m.

5,14 – Wildflower Hikes, Chattahoochee River Nat’l. Rec. Area, Roswell, 2-4 p.m. 678-538-1200.

6 – Got Worms? State Botanical Garden, 2-4 p.m.

6-27 – Cocktails in Atlanta Botanical Garden, Thursdays, 6-10 p.m.

7 – First Friday Garden Party, Library, 5:308 p.m. 912-267-1212.

8 – Mountain Laurel Hike, Callaway Gardens, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

8 – Mountain Top Owl Prowl, Panola Mountain St. Pk., Stockbridge, 8 p.m. 770-389-7801.

8-9 – Rose Show and Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

8-9 – High Teas, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1 & 3 p.m.

9 – Mother’s Day Brunch & Concert, State Botanical Garden, 3 p.m.

12 – Greening Party, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 5:30-7 p.m.

13 – Shade Gardening, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

13 – Educational Field Trip to Ossabaw Island, Coffee Bluff Marina, Savannah. 912-9257474.

14-15 – Beekeeping for Beginners, State Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

15 – Practical Beekeeping, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

15 – Smyrna Garden Tour. 770-431-2863.

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15 – Celebration of Southern Music, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 7:30 p.m.

15 – Artful Garden Tour, Atlanta Area. 404733-4521.

15-16 – Mountain Flower Art Festival, Hancock Park, Dahlonega. 706-864-3711.

15,22,23 – Photography Workshops, Callaway Gardens.

19 – Well-Seasoned Chef Series with Linton Hopkins, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.

20 – Cooking in the State Botanical Garden–Herbalicious, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

20-June 6 – Go Wild in Roswell, various events & venues. 770-640-3253.

21-22 – Nat’l. Garden Club Standard Flower Show, Smith Plantation, Roswell. 770-641-3978.

22 – Peeps & Pancakes Nature Walk, Vickery Creek Nat’l. Pk., Roswell, 7:30 a.m. 770-992-2055.

22 – Important Bird Area in Shade Garden, State Botanical Garden, 10-11 a.m.

22 – Container Gardening, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

22 – Community Park & Design Clinic, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1-5 p.m.

22 – Lost in the Woods Safety & Survival; Venomous Snakes of Georgia. Chattahoochee Nature Center.

22 – Birding by Ear, 8 a.m.; Common Birds of Georgia, 1 p.m. Smithgall Woods.

22 – Historical Rock Hike, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 706-754-7981.

23 – First Aid on the Trail; Nature’s Healers–Common Medicinal Plants; Wildlife Photographer Tom Murphy; Plant ID. Chattahoochee Nature Center.

24 – Basics of Edible Gardening, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

25 – Hydrangeas, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6-8:30 p.m.

Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460 Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055 Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400 Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . . .770-535-1976 GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149 Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242 Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928 Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .888-246-8188 Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980 Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090 Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109 Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244 Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917 Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P ACTOR’S EXPRESS

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

Atlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com

Atlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org

May 20-June 19 Slasher

Thru May 23

AGATHA’S

May 13-16 May 25-June 6

Atlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com

Thru July 28 20/4: A Murder Mystery in Real Time

Paul Bunyan & Tall Tale Medicine Show Xperimental Puppetry Theatre Stellaluna

CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATER

ALLIANCE THEATRE Atlanta, 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org

Atlanta, 404-733-5012, www.classicchastain.com

Thru May 2 Lookingglass Alice

May 1 May 8

ART PLACE

COBB ENERGY CENTRE

Marietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us

May 7-15 May 18-22

Glorious A May Show

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org

May 1 May 6, 8 May 7 May 9 May 13-16 May 20-22

On Broadway with Marvin Hamlish Runnicles, Bach, & Bruckner Chris Botti Peter & the Wolf Stephen Hough, pianist Beethoven’s 5th Symphony

AUGUSTA PLAYERS

Gypsy Kings ZZ Top Live

Atlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com

May 2 May 6-9 May 15 May 18-23

Atlanta Opera: The Magic Flute Atlanta Ballet: Sheer Exhilaration Norah Jones Avenue Q

COLUMBUS RIVERCENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Columbus, 706-256-3612, www.rivercenter.org

May 4 May 8 May 15-16 May 18-20

Cantus Columbus Vega Quartet Columbus Symphony Orchestra Mulan (dance) Chicago

706-826-4704, www.augustaplayers.org

May 1-2

FORT GORDON PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

Annie

706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com

AURORA THEATRE Lawrenceville, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com

May 6-30 May 15 May 22

Boeing, Boeing Circus King Quite a Catch

Dixie Swim Club

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

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER 706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com

May 7-30

May 7-22

Run for Your Wife

Affordable Website Design & Hosting Shopping Carts, Calendars, Maps, E-Commerce, custom design, and more with design packages starting at $75.00

706-656-6191 www.manchesterpc.com

May 1-16 May 19-20 May 22

Mary Poppins David Copperfield Prairie Home Companion/ Garrison Keillor

Come step back in time at at the the Battle of Resaca Reenactment

May 15–16 Relive history, see the smoke, smell the gunpowder and hear the thunder of Battle. Held on the original 1864 Battlefield.

Just an hour north of Atlanta, off I-75 and Exit 320.

www.georgiadivision.org • 800-887-3811

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P 14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE Atlanta, 404-733-4738, www.14thstplayhouse.org

May 8-9 May 19-20 May 14-16

Fading Flowers Buddy Holly Story Who’s Watching the Gate?

MACON LITTLE THEATRE 478-471-play, www.maconlittletheatre.org

May 14-23

Mystery of Edwin Drood

NEWNAN THEATER COMPANY 770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.com

GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE

May 7-23

Cabaret

Roswell, 770-641-1260, www.get.org

May 8-June 6

Buddy Holly Story

GRAND OPERA HOUSE Macon, 478-301-5460, www.thegrandmacon.com

May 14 May 16-17

Bryan Adams Avenue Q

GWINNETT CIVIC CENTER Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com

NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TAVERN Atlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com

Thru May 16 Taming of the Shrew May 20-30 Ded Bob’s Shakespeare Company Spectacular

PERRY PLAYERS COMMUNITY THEATRE 478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org

May 1 Martina McBride May 10 Gwinnett Symphony Masterworks III May 14-16 Coppelia

May 14-23

ISLAND PLAYERS

May 6-13

A Bad Year for Tomatoes

PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS

Cartersville 770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com

Doubt

St. Simons, 912-638-0338, www.theislandplayers.com

May 14-30

You Can’t Take It With You

KUDZU PLAYHOUSE Roswell, 770-594-1020, www.kudzuplayhouse.org

May 1-2 Thru May 23

Tom Sawyer Forever Plaid

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE Atlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com

May 1-2 May 7-9 May 14-16 May 20-23 May 28-30

Costaki Economopoulos Henry Cho Craig Shoemaker Ricky Kalmon Rob Schneider

MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER Mableton, 770-819-7765, mablehouseamphitheater.com

May 8 May 15

JazzNic with Norman Brown Army Ground Forces Band (free)

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And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.

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RIALTO CENTER Atlanta, 404-413-9tix, www.rialtocenter.org

May 1 Eddie Palmieri, Latin Jazz May 8 False Profits–God Don’t Like Ugly May 22 Mohammad Reza Shajarian & Shahnaz

ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com

May 1

Roswell Dance Theatre Swan Lake Act II May 23 Atlanta Wind Symphony

SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE ART CENTER 706-878-3300, www.snca.org

May 14-16 May 22

Community Chorale Carolina Aiken & DeDe Vogt

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P SAVANNAH THEATRE

THEATRE IN THE SQUARE

912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com

Thru May 23

Gospel Jubilee

Marietta, 770-422-8369, www.theatreinthesquare.com

Thru May 30

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

SPIVEY HALL Morrow, 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org

May 1 May 2 May 3 May 14-16

William Baker Festival Singers Georgian Chamber Players Clayton Community Big Band Spivey Children’s Choir

THEATRE MACON 478-746-9485, www.theatremacon.com

May 21-29

The Hasty Heart

THEATRICAL OUTFIT Atlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org

SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE

Thru May 23

May 6-22 Complete History of America (Abridged)

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE

STAGE DOOR PLAYERS

May 5 May 7 May 8-9

Columbus 706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org

Dunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net

May 14-June 6

Blues in the Night

Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com

Project 9-6-1 Cinco Party Evening with Van Morrison Zac Brown Band

Beached Wails

WILD ADVENTURES TALES FROM THE ALTAMAHA Lyons, 912-526-6445, www.talesfromthealtamaha.com

May 1

Livin’ and Lovin’ on the Altamaha

tabernacle

Valdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.net

May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29

Wynonna Chicago Rodney Atkins David Crowder Band

Atlanta, 404-659-9022, www.tabernacleatl.com

May 4 May 17 May 15 May 16

Chiodos, Airborne, Arconium Comedians of Chelsea Lately Enrique Bunbury Angels & Airwaves

THEATRE ALBANY 229-439-7193, www.theatrealbany.com

May 21-June 5

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

THEATRE GUILD VALDOSTA 229-247-8243, www.theatreguildvaldosta.com

May 13-22

Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

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51st Annual

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June 5

2010

Road Races • Parade Arts & Crafts Fair Speakers • BBQ Entertainment • Food Free Ice Cream & Milk Rides & Games

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