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Volume 51 Number 4 Holiday Issue / November/December 2011

CONTENTS Metro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Holiday Tours of Homes . . . . . . . . .7 Entertainment Venues . . . . . . .8-10 The Nutcracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Christmas Parades . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tree Lighting Ceremonies . . . . . . .10 Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . .11 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Theatre Directory . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Holiday Events in Georgia . . . .16-30 Long Running Holiday Events . . .31

ON THE COVER ock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights, which features more than 30 holiday scenes, illuminated rock formations, and a million lights, will delight visitors November 18 thru December 31.

At nearby Ruby Falls, experience a Ruby Red Christmas on Fridays and Saturdays during December except for Christmas Eve. For information of these events, see page 16. Also found in this issue is information on an array of holiday events throughout Georgia.

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801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816 Phone 706-846-2620 E-mail guidetogeorgia@windstream.net Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor Hayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s Assistant Debi Richardson . . . . . . .Graphics Editor 803-259-1990, debi@guidetogeorgia.com The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Four issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.

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METRO ATLANTA The Elegant Elf Marketplace in Sandy Springs The Elegant Elf Marketplace at the Hitson Activity Center in Sandy Springs on Nov. 11-12 from 9am-7pm will feature two full days of shopping in a festive “winter wonderland” atmosphere; artisans and vendors from around the world will sell their products at this exciting holiday gift market with everything from gifts to gift wrapping under one roof. Boxed gourmet lunches will be available for purchase in the ‘Polar Express Cafe.’ Holiday decorating demonstrations will take place both days.

Breakfast with the Elves on Saturday morning, Nov. 12, from 8:30-10am will offer crafts, entertainment, and photo opportunities with some of the North Pole’s most famous residents. For information phone 404-444-6188, e-mail theelegantelfmarketplace@ gmail.com, or visit www.sandyspringssociety.org/fundraisers/elegant-elf-marketplace.html.

A Veterans Day Celebration will be held Nov. 11 at the Morgan Falls Overlook Park at 10am.

The 116th Army Band from the Georgia Army National Guard will perform, and the keynote speaker will be Lt. Gen. Ron Helmly, former Chief of Army Reserve. The program will honor several recently Wounded Warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. Classmates from the West Point Classes of 1947-48 will be in attendance. Veteran service organization booths will be set up, and lunch will be sold.

For information on Sandy Springs, 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.

Civil War Christmas in Gwinnett County It’s a living history adventure! Discover what Christmas was like during the Civil War era for soldiers and their families. Interact with Civil War re-enactors, enjoy time period dance demonstrations, and make old fashioned Christmas crafts. Join the fun on Saturday, December 3, from 11am-3pm in Duluth. Admission will be $5 per person, and a pre-registration discount of $4 per person will be available by November 19th (children 3 and under will be free).

McDaniel Farm Park is a little slice of heaven in one of the busiest areas of Gwinnett County. The 125 acre park includes 10 acres of the 1930s heritage farm which showcases reconstructions of typical farm buildings – a well, smokehouse, carriage house, blacksmith shop, and a tenant house.

The heritage farm is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10am-4pm and hosts a variety of special events (Pioneer Day, Touch A Tractor, Civil War Holiday); summer camps (Civil War, Military Themed Camp); daycare programs (Plant a Seed, Listening to History); home school programs (Farmtastic Fridays); and K-12 field study programs. To learn more, visit www.gwinnettEHC.org or call 770-814-4920.

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL 975 West Peachtree Street at 10th Street ATLANTA, GEORGIA All-suite hotel; Elegant kitchenettes; Luxurious continental breakfast; complimentary dinner (Mon.-Thurs.)

Located two blocks from I-75/85, next to Midtown MARTA station.

404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 www.regencysuites.com

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Events Throughout November & December

Nov. 4-25 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays 5:30-10pm. 404-929-6300.

Nov. 3,10,17, Dec. 1,8,15 – Terrific Thursdays, Decatur shops/restaurants. 404-371-8262.

Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 26 – Breakfast or Lunch with Santa (only Lunch on Nov. 26), S.E. Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

Nov. 26, Dec. 3,10,17 – Breakfast with Santa, Courthouse, Lawrenceville, 8:30am. 770-822-5450.

Dec. 3,4,10,11,17,18,19,20 – Holiday on the Square, Lawrenceville, 4-6pm. 770-822-8870.

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METRO ATLANTA Visits from Santa to S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth Santa will arrive at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, November 19, at 1pm.

There will be pizza, music, and children’s activities, and photos with Santa from 11am-2pm.

Enjoy breakfast or lunch with Santa on Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17 and watch a unique showing of The Polar Express in a railroad car while the staff entertains in sync with the movie. Breakfast will start at 9am and will include craft time, breakfast, photos with Santa, a hayride, and a train ride. Lunch will start at noon and will include craft time, a pizza lunch with Santa, a hayride, and a train ride.

Show times will be at 3:30 and 6pm. On Saturday, Nov. 26, there will only be lunch and a 6pm Polar Express Experience. Refreshments will also include hot chocolate and cookies.

Model Railroad Days on Nov. 5-6 will feature various gauges of model railroads including Norfolk Southern’s upgraded exhibit car and the Vines Garden Railway “G” scale exhibit. There will also be hands-on activities, a craft table, and refreshments.

The museum, with over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock, is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am-5pm. With ad on page 12 one free train ride with each paid admission. Located at 3595 Peachtree Rd. Phone 770-476-2013 or visit www.srmduluth.org.

November 3-6 – Indian Festival & Pow Wow, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

4-5 – Chastain Park Arts Festival. 404-8450793.

4-6 – Dunwoody Whole Bead Show, Holiday Inn Select. 800-292-2577.

5 – Light the Night Walk, Centennial Olympic Park, 4pm. 404-223-4412.

5 – Collectors Doll Show, Cobb Civic Center.

706-695-8242.

5 – Native American Day, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek. 678-366-3511.

5 – Sienafest Craft Fair, St. Catherine School.

770-795-0672.

5-6 – Model Railroad Days, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

5-6 – Arts Festival at Chastain Park. 404845-0793.

6 – Atlanta Day of the Dead, Atlantic Station. 404-350-0200.

6 – Afternoon in the Country, Serenbe Farm, Palmetto, 1-4pm. 770-463-2609.

10-13 – BronzeLens Film Festival. 404527-6941.

11 – Veterans Day Celebration, Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 10am. 866-511-7742.

11 – St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala, J. W. Marriott. 800-654-8563.

11 – Veterans Day Luncheon, Robertson Community Center, 12-2pm. 770-422-9714.

11 – Christmas Open House, Marietta Square, 6-9pm. 770-429-1115.

11-12 – Atlanta Int’l Military/Antique Gun Show, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 704-282-1339.

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METRO ATLANTA Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta, known as the world’s largest monthly indoor antique show, has over 3300 booths overflowing from two buildings. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which encompasses 366,000 square feet, Scott Antique Market offers 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 Nov. 11-13, Dec. 9-11, Jan. 13-15, and Feb. 10-12. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center, which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-2800 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

November 11-12 – Elegant Elf Marketplace, Hitson Activity Center, Sandy Springs. 404-444-6188.

11-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

12 – Breakfast with the Elves, Elegant Elf Marketplace, Hitson Ctr., Sandy Springs. 404-444-6188.

12 – Veterans Day Parade & Freedom, Downtown, 11:11am. 770-696-2615.

12 – Cherokee Heights Arts Festival, Marietta. 770-555-1212.

12 – Southern Museum’s Gala Event, Kennesaw, 6:30-10pm. 770-424-8274.

12 – Holiday Festival, Dunwoody United Methodist Church. 770-394-0675.

12 – Artist Market, Marietta Square. 770427-5377.

12-13 – Ga. Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Mt. Paran School, Kennesaw. 770-429-7016.

14 – High Arts Days, High Museum of Art. 404-733-4437.

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16 – Harry Belafonte Lecture/Book Signing, Carter Library, 7pm. 404-865-7100.

17 – Tom Brokaw Lecture/Book Signing, Carter Library. 404-865-7100.

17 – Holiday Show & Sale, Swan Coach House Gallery, 6-8pm. 404-266-2636.

17 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio, Decatur. Free lunch/first 40. 404-373-4154.

18 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art, 5-10pm. 404-733-4437.

18-20 – Gem & Mineral Show & Sale, Cobb Civic Center. 800-451-3480, 19 – Santa Arrives at Southeastern Railway Museum, 11am-2pm. 770-476-2013.

19 – Holiday Craft Market, Pinckneyville Park, 10am-3pm, Norcross. 770-417-2200.

19 – Beaujolais Nouveau Festival, Defoor Centre. 404-977-6800.

19 – Big Lebowski Fest, Old Crow Tavern, Sandy Springs. 866-511-7742.

25 – Day After Thanksgiving, High Museum of Art, 12-5pm. 404-733-4437.

25 – Stone Mountain Village Christmas Celebration. 770-498-7334.

29 – Stockbridge Holiday Festival. 770389-5982.

29 – Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting, Smyrna Commun. Center, 5-9pm. 770-434-6600.

December Ice Skating at the Pavilion

Olde Town Christmas Party December 2

(open Nov. 18 thru Feb. 26, 2012)

Hometown Holiday Parade December 3

30 Minutes East of Atlanta

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1,6,8,13,16 – High Teas at Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 4pm. 770-992-1731.

2 – Holiday Musical Extravaganza, Pinckneyville Park, Norcross, 6pm. 770-417-2200.

2-4 – Celebrate Season in Roswell Historic District. 770-640-3253.

3 – Civil War Christmas, McDaniel Farm Park, Duluth, 11am-3pm. 770-814-4920.

3 – The Christmas Carol, Bulloch Hall Terrace, Roswell, 8pm. 770-992-1731.

3 – Gingerbread Christmas at Smith Plantation, Roswell. 770-641-3978.

3 – Live Nativity, Roswell UMC, 5, 6, 7pm.

770-993-6218.

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METRO ATLANTA A Hometown Holiday in Conyers There’s no place like home for a Hometown Holiday like Conyers, Georgia! The holiday season in Conyers begins with the opening of the Olde Town Conyers Pavilion Ice Skating Rink at 949 South Main Street on Nov. 18. The rink will be open through Feb. 26. Hours of operation vary, so call the Conyers Welcome Center at 1-800-CONYERS or visit www.icedays.com for a schedule.

The Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5-8pm will feature complimentary carriage rides, shopping and dining opportunities, visits with Santa, and a Secret Santa Shop for kids in the Conyers Welcome Center. Other events will include the CovingtonConyers Choral Guild Concert on Dec. 2 at 8pm at the Rockdale Auditorium; 3 – Breakfast with Santa, Lucky Shoals Park, the Hometown Holiday Parade on Saturday, Norcross. 770-723-9516.

Dec. 3, at 4:30pm and the Tree Lighting later 3 – Day with Santa, Kennesaw Depot & that day at 6pm; and an Atlanta Boy Choir Southern Museum, 1-3:30pm. 770-424-8274.

Concert on Dec. 11 at 6:30pm at the 3-4 – Eastman Gun & Knife Show, Cobb Monastery of the Holy Spirit.

Civic Centre. 229-424-4555.

For information on these events and on 3-4 – Exotic Bird Fair, North Atlanta Trade Conyers, which is located only 25 miles east Center. 770-279-9899. of Atlanta, visit www.visitconyersga.com or 3-11 – Santa at Rhodes Hall Winter call 1-800-CONYERS. Wonderland. 404-881-9980.

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4 – Christmas Farmers Market, Downtown Alpharetta. 678-860-2776.

4 – Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert, NOVEMBER Adult Activity Center, 3pm. 678-297-6140.

5-6 Cartersville . . . . . . . . . . . .770-606-8862 4 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Ga. Reg. Girls DECEMBER Choir, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.

1-4 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-342-4454 9-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo 2 Newnan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-254-2627 Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

2-3 Decatur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-370-4100 10 – Candlelight Tour, Barrington Hall, Bulloch 2-4 Hiawassee . . . . . . . . . . . .706-896-4966 Hall, Smith Plantation, 5-9pm. 770-640-3253.

3 Brunswick . . . . . . . . . . . .912-554-3628 10 – Pet Pics with Santa, Dacula Park, 9am3 Grayson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .678-985-7775 12n. 770-614-2060.

3 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-597-1000 11 – Elf on Shelf Cupcake Tea/Book Read3 Woodbine . . . . . . . . . . . .912-576-5170 ing, Mansion on 3367 Peachtree. 404-995-7500.

3-4 Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-429-1115 12,17,20 – Dancing with the Sugar Plum 4 Euharlee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-607-2017 Fairy (ages 3-10), Bogan Pk., Buford. 770-614-2060.

4 Warner Robins . . . . . . . . .888-288-9742 15 – Bonfire/Marshmallow Roast & Santa, 10 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-353-1820 Downtown Decatur, 7-8pm. 404-371-8262.

10 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-825-5986 15 – Senior Christmas Tea, Pierce Park, 10 St. Marys . . . . . . . . . . . . .912-882-4000 Suwanee, 2-4pm. 770-831-4173.

10 St. Simons Island . . . . . . .912-638-2880 17 – Breakfast with Santa, Holiday Inn 10-11 Atlanta (Vir.-High.) . . . . .404-822-4388 Decatur Conference Center, 8am. 404-371-8262.

10-11 Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . .912-236-8362 17 – Cookies with Mrs. Claus, Bulloch Hall, 10-11 Washington . . . . . . . . . . .706-678-2013 10am. 770-640-3855.

11 Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-228-8200 18 – Decorate Decatur Contest. 404-371-8262.

11 Isle of Hope . . . . . . . . . . .912-355-3110 18 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Messiah Sing11 Manchester . . . . . . . . . . .706-846-3433 Along, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.

11 Senoia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-254-2627 21 – 1853 Mittie Bulloch/Roosevelt Wedding Reenactment, Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 6:30pm. 770-992-1731.

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

31 – Peach Drop, Underground Atlanta. 404523-2311.

31 – New Year’s Eve Family Bash, Dixieland Fun Park, Fayetteville. 770-460-5862.

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Holiday Tours of Homes

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

Entertainment Venues in Georgia ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER 404-658-7159, www.atlantaciviccenter.com

Dec. 18 Dec. 30

Straight No Chasers Charlie Wilson & Kem

AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX 706-722-3521,www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com

Nov. 1 Nov. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 17-20 Nov. 26 Dec. 3 Dec. 6 Dec. 9

Mamma Mia! Rickey Smiley & Friends KICKS 99 Guitar Pull Disney on Ice Avenged Sevenfold Smackdown World Tour My Fair Lady Pops!/Augusta Children’s Choir

CALLANWOLDE Atlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org

Nov. 11 Nov. 18-20 Dec. 4 Dec. 5-18 Dec. 9,16 Dec. 10,17 Dec. 11,18

Family Storytelling Holiday Pottery Sale Christmas at Callanwolde Preview Party Christmas at Callanwolde Cabaret Nights Breakfast with Santa Teddy Bear Tea

“The Nutcracker” Atlanta Ballet Dec. 8-24. . . . . . . Atlanta (Fox) 404-873-5811 Atlanta Festival Ballet Dec. 10-12 McDonough Arts Ctr. 770-507-2775 Ballethnic Dance Company Nov. 17-20 . . . . Ferst, Atlanta 404-894-9600 Callanwolde Dance Ensemble Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-872-5338 Columbus Ballet Dec. 10-11. . . . . . . Rivercenter 706-256-3612 Dance Augusta Nov. 27-29 . . Imperial Theatre 706-722-8341 Dance Theatre of Dalton Dec. 9-17 . . . . . . . High School 706-259-5664 Gainesville Ballet Company Dec. 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenau 770-532-4241 Georgia Ballet Dec. 2-4. . . Civic Ctr., Marietta 770-528-0881 Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre Nov. 26-27 . Cobb Civic Center 770-426-0007 Griffin Ballet Theatre Nov. 25-27 . . . . . . Griffin Aud. 770-228-1306 Gwinnett Ballet Dec. 3-18 . . Gwin. Ctr., Duluth 800-224-6422 Lafayette Ballet Dec. 2-4 Troup Arts Ctr., LaGrange 706-882-9909 Middle Georgia Ballet Dec. 7-11.Opera House, Macon 478-301-5460 Northeast Georgia Ballet Nov. 25-27. Gwin. Ctr., Duluth 770-921-7277 Roswell Dance Theatre Dec. 1-4 Roswell Cultural Arts 770-998-0259 Savannah Dance Theatre Nov. 26 . . . . . . . Lucas Theatre 912-897-2102 South Georgia Ballet Nov. 26-28. . Thomasville Aud. 229-378-2787

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CLASSIC CENTER Athens, 800-918-6393, www.classiccenter.com

Nov. 3 Nov. 6 Nov. 17 Dec. 7 Dec. 10-11

Gavin Degraw & David Cook Athens Symphony Orchestra In the Heights My Fair Lady Athens Symphony Orchestra

COBB ENERGY CENTRE Atlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com

Nov. 12,15,18,20 Atlanta Opera/Lucia di Lammermoor Nov. 19 Lewis Black Nov. 25 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour Nov. 26 Joe Bonamassa Nov. 27 Neil Berg’s Holiday Show Nov. 29 Tori Amos Dec. 2 Shaquille O’Neal/All Star Comedy Jam Dec. 3 Jim Gaffigan Dec. 4 Kings of Salsa Dec. 8-11 My Fair Lady Dec. 13 Alice Cooper Dec. 17 Jim Brickman

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD Dalton, 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org

Nov.10 Nov. 17 Dec. 2-4 Dec. 15 Dec. 19

Ballet Dalton/Snow Queen Brassworks Mistletoe Market Rome Area Flute Ensemble Classical Guitarist Jeffrey Bianchi

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS Atlanta, 404-894-9600, www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Nov. 13 Imperial Acrobats of China Chi of Shaolin Dec. 2 Take 6 Dec. 16 David Benoit/Ethan Bortnik

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

Nov. 2-6 Mamma Mia! Nov. 12 Australian Pink Nov. 20 An Elf’s Story Nov. 22 Sunday Morning Rapture Nov. 25 Tony Bennett Nov. 26 String Cheese Incident Nov. 29-Dec. 4 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dec. 31 Cake

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER Atlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com

Dec. 2-3 Dec. 11 Dec. 29 Dec. 31

SEC Football Championship Hall of Fame Dance Convention Dixie Nationals Chick-fil-A Bowl

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

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Entertainment Venues in Georgia GRAND OPERA HOUSE Macon, 478-301-5460, www.thegrandmacon.com

Nov. 1-2 Nov. 10 Nov. 19-20 Dec. 19 Dec. 22

Rain Alice in Wonderland Cirque Shanghai Bai XI Miracle on 34th Street John Berry Christmas Concert

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

Nov. 5-6 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 11-12 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Dec. 31

Cotton States Cat Show Planet U/Bollywood Dhamaaka Foo Fighters Stone Mountain Chorus/Route 66 Reba Ludwig Symphony Orchestra Bill Gaither/Jubilate

IMPERIAL THEATRE Augusta, 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com

Nov. 13 Three Kosher Singers Nov. 18 Russell Moore/111rd Tyme Out/Nu Blu Dec. 16 Michael Cleveland/Flamekeeper/ Dale Ann Bradley Dec. 18 Bands of Christmas

LUCAS THEATRE Savannah, 912-525-5050, www.lucastheatre.com

Nov. 10 Dec. 3

Dancing with Savannah Stars Ruth Moody Band

MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER Mableton, 770-819-3285, www.mablehouse.org

Nov. 4-6

Beauty and the Beast

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER Madison, 877-233-0598, www.mmcc-arts.org

Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Dec. 1 Dec. 8 Dec. 18

Junie B. Jones Night in Vegas Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gingerbread Workshop Rachel Sterrenberg Holiday Concert

MORTON THEATRE Athens, 706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com

Dec. 2

Overnight Christmas

PHILIPS ARENA Atlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com

Nov. 2 Nov. 10 Dec. 2 Dec. 8 Dec. 18

Guns & Roses Rock & Worship Roadshow Trans-Siberian Orchestra Story Tour/Christmas Spectacular Disney’s Phineas & Ferb

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

Nov. 10-13 Nov. 17-19 Dec. 2-4 Dec. 9-11

Mitch Fatel Amazing Jonathan Pablo Francisco Craig Shoemaker

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

Nov. 5 Nov. 19 Dec. 3-4 Dec. 10

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba Ronald Brown Dance Co. Gala Holiday Concert Atlanta Jazz Chorus

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

Nov. 1-2 Nov. 6 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Dec. 2 Dec. 19

Young Frankenstein What My Husband Doesn’t Know John Tesh–Big Band Live!

Joshua Bell Columbus Symphony Orchestra CSU Christmas Family Concert Cantus Christmas

Christmas Parades NOVEMBER 28 Thomasville . . . . . . .6:30pm 29 Rome . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm DECEMBER 1 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 1 Cartersville . . . . . . . . . .6pm 1 Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 1 Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 1 LaGrange . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 2 Cochran . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 3 Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 3 Atlanta( dntn) . . . 10:30am 3 Baxley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 3 Blairsville . . . . . . . . .4:30pm 3 Bolingbroke . . . . . . . . .2pm 3 Brunswick . . . . . . . . . .10am 3 Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 3 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 3 Conyers . . . . . . . . . .4:30pm 3 Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . .5pm 3 Douglas . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 3 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . .5pm 3 Hawkinsville . . . . . .5:30pm 3 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2pm 3 Kennesaw . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 3 Loganville . . . . . . . .5:30pm 3 Manchester . . . . . . . . .6pm 3 McCaysville . . . . . . . . .2pm 3 Richmond Hill . . . . . . .10am 3 Roberta . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 3 Savannah . . . . . . . . .5:30pm 3 Tybee Island . . . . . . . . .1pm 3 Valdosta . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 3 Warner Robins . . . . . .10am 4 Griffin . . . . . . . . . . .2:30pm 4 Homer . . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 4 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . .3pm 8 Bainbridge . . . . . . . .6:30pm 8 Calhoun . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 10 Cave Spring . . . . . . . . .6pm 10 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 14 Tallapoosa . . . . . . . . . . .7pm

229-226-3446 800-444-1834 706-613-3620 678-719-2306 800-386-4642 888-288-9742 706-884-8671 478-934-2965 229-883-8330 404-785-7337 912-367-8300 877-745-5789 888-288-9742 912-265-4032 478-956-5555 706-865-5356 800-conyers 706-864-3513 912-383-0277 478-825-3733 478-783-1717 706-878-2181 770-422-9714 770-283-9016 706-846-3741 800-899-6867 912-756-3345 888-288-9742 912-234-0295 912-786-5444 229-259-3577 478-922-8585 770-228-8200 706-677-2108 706-597-1000 229-243-8555 706-625-3200 800-444-1834 706-342-1251 770-537-5594

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Entertainment Venues in Georgia ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com

Dec. 9-10 Atlanta Dance: Babes in Toyland Dec. 11 Atlanta Wind Symphony Christmas Concert Dec. 16 Academy Dance: Winter Polar Express

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

Nov. 26, Dec. 17 Community Contra Dances Dec. 3 Yuletide Celebration Dec. 9-11 Community Chorale Concerts

Tree Lighting Ceremonies NOVEMBER 22 Griffin (Airport Rd.) . . .6pm 23 Valdosta . . . . . . . . . . .2pm 24 Atlanta (Lenox) . . .6:15pm 24 Lawrenceville .5:30-8:30pm 25 Brunswick . . . . . . .5:30pm 25 Ellijay . . . . . . . . . . .6-10pm 25 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 25 Stone Mt. Village . . . . .4pm 26 Blue Ridge . . . .11am-dusk 26 McCaysville . . . .10am-8pm 20 Dunwoody . . . . .4:30-6pm 25 Braselton (Chateau Elan) . . . .

25 Loganville . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 26 Jekyll Island . . . . . . . . .4pm 26 Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 29 Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . .5-9pm 29 St. Marys . . . . . . . . . . .6pm DECEMBER 1 Bainbridge . . . . . . .6:30pm 1 Cartersville . . . . . . . . .5pm 1 Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 1 Grayson . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 1 Griffin (Downtown) . . .7pm 1 Kingsland . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 1 Marietta . . . . . . . . . .5-8pm 1 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 1 Vinings . . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 1 Warrenton . . . . . . . . . .5pm 2 Acworth . . . . . . .6:30-9pm 2 Tybee Island . . . . . .6:30pm 3 Augusta . . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 3 Blairsville . . . . . . . .5:15pm 3 Bolinbroke . . . . . . . . . .2pm 3 Conyers . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 3 Jasper . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9pm 3 Kennesaw . . . . . . .5:30pm 3 Morrow . . . . . . . . . .2-7pm 3 Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 3 Senoia . . . . . . . . . . .5-8pm 3 Social Circle . . . . . .5:30pm 4 Alpharetta . . . . . . . . . .5pm 4 Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 9 Cornelia . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 10 Blairsville (Vogel) . . . . .4pm 10 Clarkesville . . . . . . . .5-7pm 10 McDonough . . . . . . . .6pm

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770-467-4750 229-242-2600 404-233-6767 770-822-5450 912-265-4032 706-635-7400 706-878-2181 770-498-7334 800-899-7415 800-899-6867 770-817-8100 770-867-9798 770-283-9016 912-653-3636 229-824-5373 770-434-6600 912-882-4000 229-243-8555 770-607-3480 888-642-4628 770-963-8017 770-228-5356 912-729-5999 770-429-1115 706-597-1000 404-577-8686 706-465-9604 770-917-1234 912-786-5444 706-821-1754 706-745-5493 888-642-4628 706-602-2606 706-692-1164 770-422-9714 770-968-1623 770-641-3705 770-254-2627 770-464-2380 678-297-6078 478-987-1234 706-778-8585 706-745-2628 706-968-4190 770-288-7300

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

Nov. 5 Nov. 13 Nov. 19 Nov. 28 Dec. 9-11 Dec. 18

Jupiter String Quartet Men’s Chorus Concert Sean Jones Quintet Clayton Community Big Band Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Il Brasso Magnifico

SCHWARTZ CENTER Atlanta, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu

Dec. 2-3 Dec. 10 Dec. 11

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Christmas with Atlanta Sacred Chorale Santa’s Favorite Chamber Music

STRAND THEATRE Marietta, 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org

Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Dec. 20

Yacht Rock Revue Please Please Rock Me Jeffrey Butzer/ Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute

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

Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 11 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 8 Dec. 27-31

David Crowder Band Feist Trey Anastasio Raconteurs Five Finger Death Punch moe.

Mac Miller Wale Ambition tour LG Ones to Watch

THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 229-226-0588, www.thomasvillearts.org

Nov. 6 Dec. 4 Dec. 10

Americana-Vaudeville Show Thomasville Singers Christmas at the Center; Breakfast with Santa

THOMASVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM 229-227-4050 or 866-577-3600

Dec. 6 Music & Drama Troupe Christmas Show Dec. 9 Georgia Ballet: Jingle All the Way

TRUSTEES THEATER Savannah, 912-525-5050, www.trusteestheater.com

Nov. 9 Audra McDonald

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Athens, 888-289-8497, www.uga.edu/pac

Nov. 3 Nov. 3-13 Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 17 Dec. 1-2

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra All My Sons ARCO Chamber Orchestra Gleb Ivanov, pianist UGA Opera: La Boheme Munich Symphony Orchestra Miles Davis Experience UGA Holiday Concert

GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / November / December 2011

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

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

The Festival of Camellias runs every day in February when camellia blooms are at their peak. The first Saturday of February offers free admission. Other events throughout the month will include a Camellia workshop, Camellia culture demonstrations, and entertainment. Camellias and Sasanquas will be for sale.

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

November

December

1-Mar. 31 – Camellia Days at Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley.

1-15 – Chrysanthemum Season, Callaway Gardens.

5 – Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show, Stilesboro Academy. 770-382-7773.

5 – Von Grey Concert, Chatt. Nature Center.

5 – Gourd Snowman, Callaway Gdns., 10am.

5 – Christmas Decoration Workshop/Sale, Jones Heritage Ctr., St. Simons. 912-638-4666.

5 – Backcountry Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek State Pk., Lithia Spgs., 12n. 770-732-5871.

5 – Native Plants/Wild and Not So Wild Places; Turn Red Clay Into Soil; Brunch in the Garden; Holiday Pie Making. Atl. Bot. Gdn. 5-26 – Sunset Tour/Billy’s Lake, Stephen Foster St. Pk., Fargo, Sat. 7pm. 912-637-5274.

11-13 – Nature Naturally Outdoor Weekend. 800-callaway.

12 – Middle Georgia Camellia Plant Show, Byron Municipal Conference Ctr. 478-956-5555.

12 – Pine Mountain Springheads Hike, Callaway Gardens, 10am.

12 – Make Your Own Coat of Arms, Hills & Dales Estate, 10am.

12 – Holiday Home Décor, Dunwoody Nature Center. 770-394-3322.

12 – Medicinal Plants/Herbs of Fall, Smithgall Woods, 10am.

12 – Harvest Festival at Oakland Island Wildlife Center.

15 – Making Herbal Cordials, St. Bot. Grdn.

19 – Boughs & Berries/Design & Make Holiday Cards, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

19 – Tree & Forest Folklore Hike, Chattahoochee Nature Center.

19 – Birds of Prey Raptor Workshop, Callaway Gardens, 10am.

19 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon, Lumpkin, 6pm. 229-838-6202.

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

2-23 – Christmas Tours, Hills & Dales Estate.

3 – Christmas Wreaths, Hills & Dales Estate.

3 – Back to Nature Holiday Market, Chattahoochee Nature Center.

3 – Wreath Making Workshop, Callaway Gardens, 10am.

3,10 – Weave a Holiday Basket, Smithgall Woods, 10am.

4 – Backcountry Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek St. Pk., Lithia Spgs., 1pm. 770-732-5871.

5,10 – Holiday Decorating / Swags & Centerpieces, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

6 – Landscape Basics/ Design Fundamentals, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30pm.

10 – Reindeer Parade, Atl. Bot. Garden.

10 – Christmas Floral Arrangement, Hills & Dales Estate, 10am.

10 – Children’s Christmas Celebration, Hills & Dales Estate, 10am-2pm.

10 – Ornaments for the Birds, Flint RiverQuarium.

11 – Musical Christmas at Ashantilly, 4-6pm.

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

Ashantilly Center, Darien . . . . . . . . . . . .912-437-4473 Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460 Barrington Hall, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . .770-640-3855 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 Flint RiverQuarium, Albany . . . . . . . . . .229-639-2650 GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149 Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242 Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980 Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090 Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244 Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917

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Sporting Events FOOTBALL

BASKETBALL

HOCKEY

Home Schedules ATLANTA FALCONS

Home Schedule ATLANTA HAWKS

Home Schedules AUGUSTA RIVERHAWKS

Nov. 20 . . . . . . . . .TENNESSEE Nov. 27 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTA Dec. 15 . . . . . .JACKSONVILLE Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . .TAMPA BAY 404-223-8444 www.atlantafalcons.com

Nov. 16 . . . . . . . . . .INDIANA Nov. 19 . . . . . . . . . . .DALLAD Nov. 24 . . . . . .PHILADELPHIA Nov. 26 . . . . . . . .NEW JERSEY Nov. 30 . . . . . . . . .PORTLAND Dec. 4 . . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE Dec. 7 . . . . . . .WASHINGTON Dec. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMI Dec. 14 . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIX Dec. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . .LAKERS Dec. 19 . . . . . . . .CLEVELAND Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTON Dec. 23 . . . . . .GOLDEN STATE Dec. 28 . . . . . . . .MILWAUKEE Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDO 404-249-6400 www.nba.com/hawks

Nov. 4 . . . . . . . . .COLUMBUS Nov. 5 . . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Nov. 25 . . . . . . . .PENSACOLA Dec. 1 . . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE Dec. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SURGE Dec. 8 . . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Dec. 10 . . . . . . . .PENSACOLA Dec. 16 . . . . . . . .RIVERKINGS Dec. 17 . . . . . . . .RIVERKINGS Dec. 30 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Dec. 31 . . . . . . . .COLUMBUS 706-933-2645 www.augustariverhawks.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGS Nov. 5 . . . . .NEW MEXICO ST. Nov. 12 . . . . . . . . . .AUBURN Nov. 19 . . . . . . . . .KENTUCKY Nov. 26 . . . . .GEORGIA TECH 877-542-1231 www.georgiadogs.com

GA TECH YELLOWJACKETS Nov. 10 . . . . .VIRGINIA TECH Nov. 26 . . . . . . . . . .GEORGIA 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447

ramblinwreck.cstv.com

Events sometimes change, so call to confirm games.

FOOTBALL Dec. 3 .SEC Football Championship, Ga. Dome, Atl., 404-223-9200 Dec. 18 . .HBCU All-Star Bowl, Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200 Dec. 31 . .Chick-fil-A Bowl, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200

RACING ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.com Nov. 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA American Road Race of Champions Dec. 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASA 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 www.ospracing.net Silver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 www.silverdollarraceway.com

BIKING Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mountain Bike Competition, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, 800-callaway

COLUMBUS COTTONMOUTHS Nov. 6 . . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Nov. 13 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Nov. 18 . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Nov. 19 . . . . . . . .PENSACOLA Nov. 22 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE Nov. 25 . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Dec. 2 . . . . . . . . .PENSACOLA Dec. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SURGE Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .SURGE Dec. 22 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Dec. 27 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE 706-571-0086 http://cottonmouths. pointstreaksites.com

GWINNETT GLADIATORS Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Nov. 5 . . . . . . . . . . .READING Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .TOLEDO Nov. 18 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Nov. 24 . . . . . . . . .WHEELING Nov. 25 . . . . . . . . .WHEELING Dec. 10 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 11 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 15 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA Dec. 26 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 28 . .SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA 770-497-5100 www.gwinnettgladiators.com

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum

• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties • Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses • Open 10am-5pm, Thurs., Fri., Sat. thru Dec.; Fri., Sat., 2nd Thurs. Jan.-Mar. H Present This Ad and Receive One Free Caboose Ride H

G2G (with the purchase of any admission at regular price) 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth • www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org • 770-476-2013

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Sporting Events EQUESTRIAN SHOWS

MISCELLANEOUS

Nov. 5 . . . . . . . .Steeplechase, Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, 800-callaway Nov. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Finals Horse Show Wills Park, Alpharetta, 770-827-0175 Nov. 11-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PCA Rodeo Thomasville Fairgrounds, 205-688-5029

Nov. 5 . . . . . . Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet Thomson, 706-595-2525 Nov. 5-6. . . . . . . . . . Survival Training for Teens Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 Nov. 10-11, Dec. 9 . . . . . Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge, 706-754-7981 Nov. 12, Dec. 10 . . . . . . Lost Person Prevention Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 Nov. 19, Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . Wilderness Survival Sweetwater Ck. St. Pk., Lithia Spgs., 770-732-5871 Dec. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WWE Smackdown World Tour, Columbus Civic Ctr., 706-494-8330

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Nov. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royal Alpaca Challenge Nov. 9-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Fall Classic I Nov. 16-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Fall Classic II Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IEA Horse Show

ICE SKATING Nov. 18-Feb. 26 . . . . . . . . . . Conyers Olde Town Pavilion, 800-conyers Nov. 19-Jan. 29 . . . . . Centennial Olympic Park Atlanta, 404-223-4412 Nov. 23-Feb. 19. . . . . . . . . . . Ritz Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, 706-467-0600 Dec. 9-11, 16-18 . . Cornelia Community House 706-778-8585

HIKES & RUNS Nov. 5 . . . . . . . Pine Mountain, 10K, 800-callaway Nov. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . Winder, 5K, 770-867-3489 Nov. 12 . . . . . . . . . Kennesaw, 5K, 770-424-8274 Nov. 18 . . . . . . Warm Springs, 5K, 706-655-3322 Nov. 19 . . . . . Blairsville, 30K/50K, 877-745-5789 Nov. 24 . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge, 5K, 727-458-8556 Dec. 3. . . . . . . . . . . Kennesaw, 5K, 770-424-8274 Dec. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas, 5K, 912-383-0277 Dec. 3. . . . . . . . Royston, 5K, 10K, 706-245-6270 (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races.)

WATERSPORTS

FISHING

Nov. 5-6 . . . . . . Overnight Canoe Trip to Lewis Island, Ft. King George, Darien, 912-437-4770

Nov. 6,12, Dec. 4,10. . . . . . . . Fly Fishing Clinics Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801

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

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

Thru Nov. 20 Motherhood the Musical

Nov. 25-Dec. 23 Aurora’s Christmas Canteen

1902 STOCK EXCHANGE PUBLIC SQUARE OPERA HOUSE

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER

Adairsville, 770-773-1902

Dec. 9-17

Christmas Dinner Theater

ACTOR’S EXPRESS Atlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com

Thru Nov. 26 Edith Can Shoot Things & Hit Them

ACT 3 PRODUCTIONS Sandy Springs, 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org

Nov. 4-13

706,632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com

Nov. 25-Dec. 18 It’s a Wonderful Life

RENT School Edition

BRUNSWICK ACTORS THEATRE 912-280-0023, www.artdowntown.net

Nov. 19-Dec. 18 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS Atlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org

Nov. 3-Dec. 31

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

AGATHA’S Atlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com

Thru Nov. 2 Nov. 3-Jan. 11

Next Bite at Twilight– The Saga Continues Yes, Virginia, Someone Killed Santa Claus

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

Nov. 11-Dec. 18 Nov. 25-Dec. 24

Sex & the Second City A Christmas Carol

ALPHARETTA CHRISTIAN THEATER 678-371-3079, www.act1thater.com

Nov. 25-Dec. 18

DALTON LITTLE THEATRE 706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com

Thru Nov. 5

Deathtrap

ELBERT THEATRE Elberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org

Dec. 2-11

Christmas Belles

FORT GORDON PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com

Nov. 11-Dec. 3

Christmas Belles

Oliver!

GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE ANSLEY PARK PLAYHOUSE

Atlanta, 404-875-1193, www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com

Thru Jan. 31

GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE

Stone Mountain, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org

The Christmas Report

ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE Marietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

Dec. 2-18

Hairspray

Tea Party

ART STATION Dec. 8-23

Brenau Univ., 678-717-3624, www.gta.gsc.edu

Nov. 8-19

The Sound of Music

ATLANTA OPERA 404-881-8801, www.atlantaopera.org

Nov. 12, 15, 18, 20

Lucia de Lammermoor

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

Nov. 10,12,13,17,19 Nov. 25, 26 Dec. 1, 3 Dec. 2-3 Dec. 4, 11 Dec. 8-10 Dec. 16-18 Dec. 20 Dec. 31

Classical Concerts Pops Concert Handel’s Messiah ASO Gospel Christmas ASO Kids Christmas Christmas with ASO A Very Merry Holiday Pops ASO/Celtic Woman ASO New Year’s Eve

AUGUSTA PLAYERS 706-826-4704, www.augustaplayers.org

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

Nov. 3-20

Glimpses of the Moon

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE Atlanta, 404-264-0020, www.gashakespeare.org

Dec. 6-24

A Holiday Surprise

HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATER Clarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org

Dec. 3-12

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

HARRIS ARTS CENTER Calhoun, 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com

Dec. 1-4

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

HENRY PLAYERS McDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com

Nov. 17-20

1940’s Radio Hour

HISTORIC HOLLY THEATER Dahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com

Nov. 5 Nov. 11 Nov. 12-20 Dec. 2-18

Mountain Music Medicine Show Evening with Mark Twain Babes in Toyland Tuna Christmas

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P Theatre DIRECTORY directory P HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE Brunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org

SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE 912-238-9015, www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Nov. 3, 5, 6 Shame the Devil: Audience with Fanny Kemble Dec. 6-18 The Christmas Carol

Dec. 3-19

Scrooge, the Musical

HISTORIC SAVANNAH THEATRE

Thru Nov. 19 Thru Nov. 20 Nov. 24-Dec. 24 Dec. 27-31

SAVANNAH THEATRE 912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com

912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com

Nov. 24-Dec. 26 Christmas Tradition

ISLAND PLAYERS St. Simons Island, 912-638-0338, theislandplayers.com

Thru Nov. 6 Into the Woods

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

Dec. 2-11

1940’s Radio Christmas Show

MAIN STREET PLAYERS Griffin, 770-229-9916, www.mainstreetplayers.org

Dec. 8-18

Tuna Christmas

MORTON THEATRE Athens, 706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com

Dec. 2-11

Overnight Christmas

Return to the 50’s Southern Nights Christmas Tradition The Beat Goes On

SHERLOCK’S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE Marriott Hotel, Columbus 706-604,5634, www.sherlockscolumbus.com

Nov. 4-12

Red Carpet Murder

SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILD Fairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com

Dec. 1-11

A Christmas Gift

SPRINGER THEATRE

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

Nov. 10-19 Dec. 8-23 Dec. 14-24

Honky Tonk Angels Cinderella Tuna Christmas

STAGE DOOR PLAYERS NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TAVERN

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

Dec. 2-18

Greetings

Atlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com

Nov. 3-27 Dec. 1-23

Love’s Labour’s Lost Christmas Carol

NEW DEPOT PLAYERS Conyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com

Dec. 8-18

The 1940’s Radio Hour

SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE (BALZAR THEATRE AT HERREN’S), Atlanta, 404-484-8636, www.synchrotheatre.com

Dec. 11-Jan. 2

TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONS Jasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org

Nov. 11-20

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

Nov. 10-20 Dec. 8-18 Dec. 9-18

On Golden Pond Christmas Carol The Eight: Reindeer Monologues

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Laugh Out Loud Directors Workshop Show

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

Dec. 8-18

Little Women

THEATER EMORY PERRY PLAYERS 478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org

Dec. 2-11

Christmas Belles

PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS

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

Dec. 3-11

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Atlanta, 404-727-5050, www.theater.emory.edu

Nov. 10-20

Persuasion

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

Dec. 1-10

Southern Hospitality

THEATRE IN THE SQUARE Marietta, 770-422-8369, www.theatreinthesquare.com

RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITY THEATRE 912-313-4004, www.rhct.webs.com

Nov. 18-20

The Lucky O’Learys

Thru Nov. 12 Nov. 22-Jan. 1 Dec. 17-Jan. 1

True Story of 3 Little Pigs Sanders Family Christmas 1940’s Radio Hour

THEATRE MACON ROME LITTLE THEATRE 706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com

Nov. 12-21

Annie

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

478-746-9485, www.theatremacon.com

Dec. 2-10

White Christmas

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

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Spend the Holid Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights Rock City’s 17th annual Enchanted Garden of Lights will feature an enchanted trail with more than 30 holiday scenes and over a million lights and will be open Nov. 18-Dec. 31 from 6-9pm each evening except Christmas Eve. See snow and visit with St. Nick and his elves. Enjoy nightly entertainment in the pavilion next to a warm fireplace with a hot cup of cocoa. There will be Sugar Plum Fairy Makeovers for children, gingerbread cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa.

Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, Rock City is an enchanted 4,100 foot walking trail showcasing lush gardens and soaring rock formations. This award-winning light extravaganza transforms the garden’s natural daytime splendor into a nocturnal fantasyland. For more information visit www.seerockcity.com or phone 706-820-2531 or 800-854-0675.

PHOTO ©12-10-2008 DOUG BARNETTE PHOTOGRAPHY

Ruby Red Christmas at Ruby Falls Enjoy holiday décor this Christmas season at Ruby Falls in Chattanooga. As you approach the Cavern Castle, it will be snowing; and during your tour you will meet wonderful costumed characters and be surrounded by holiday acoustical music. Enjoy a story-telling Christmas tour of the cave and waterfall, visit the North Pole Workshop, and experience a horse and carriage ride on Fridays and Saturdays in December (except Christmas Day) from 5-9pm.

Ruby Falls is America’s deepest commercial cave and largest underground waterfall open to the public. Enjoy a guided tour through the fascinating cavern with its unique rock formation.

Ruby Falls is open daily except Christmas Day, from 8am-8pm. For more information visit www.rubyfalls.com or phone 423-821-2544.

Monthly Events in Georgia Nov. 1-Dec. 31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. RR Tours, Mon.,Wed.,Fri.,Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819.

Nov. 4-6, 11-12 – NEWNAN – Uncle Bob’s Pumpkin Patch, Redwine Farms. 770-253-8100.

Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – AUGUSTA – 1st Friday, Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702.

Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – BRUNSWICK – 1st Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.

Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – MACON – 1st Friday at Ga. Children’s Museum, 6-8pm. 478-755-9539.

Nov. 4-Dec. 2 – MACON – Friday Fest, Downtown. 478-743-1074.

Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – SAVANNAH – Oyster Roast/ Fireworks, Westin Riverside. 912- 201-2000.

Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – VALDOSTA – First Friday, Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-242-2600.

Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – THOMASVILLE – Downtown Nights, 5-9pm. 229-227-7020.

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Nov. 4-Dec. 31 – WOODBINE – Opry, Fri. & Sat., 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.

Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3, 17 – NEWNAN – Pickin’ on Square, 11am. 770-254-2627.

Nov. 5-19 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts, Unicoi State Park, 8pm. 706-878-2201.

Nov. 5, Dec. 3 – DARIEN – 1st Saturday Fun at Fort King George. 912-437-4770.

Nov. 5, Dec. 3 SAVANNAH – 1st Saturday on the River. 912-234-0295.

Nov. 10, Dec. 8 – ELLIJAY – Cherry Log Pickin’, Gilmer Senior Center. 706-635-3786.

Nov. 12, 18, 19, 26, Dec. 1-3, 7-10, 14, 15, 17 – AMERICUS – SAM Shortline Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails.

Nov. 13, Dec. 11 – COLUMBUS – Jazz Jam, Liberty Theatre, 6-9pm. 706-660-9295.

Nov. 18-20 – WARM SPRINGS – Candlelight Tour. 706-655-3322.

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days in Georgia Blue Ridge Scenic Railway This 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic valleys, forests, rolling hills, and the beautiful Toccoa River. The train, which travels over recently upgraded tracks built more than 100 years ago, is diesel-powered and includes climate-controlled vintage coach cars, an openair car, and a concession car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. The ticket office is in the 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.

The Railway will celebrate the holidays from Nov. 25-Dec. 24 on the one-hour Santa Express with daytime, fun-filled train rides. Hear a Christmas story, sing Christmas carols, and visit with Santa as he walks through each train car visiting and poses with the kids for photos. Each passenger will receive the traditional Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Memento.

Night excursions on various dates from Nov. 24-Dec. 18 will depart at 4:30pm from the Blue Ridge Depot for the one hour train ride to McCaysville/Copperhill. Each trip will have a two hour layover when tourists can dine at restaurants, shop at antique and gift shops, visit Santa Village on the deck overlooking the river, and visit Santa at his workshop. The train will return to Blue Ridge at 8:30pm. Seats are limited; and advance reservations are required. For schedules, ticket prices, and more information, call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail info-brscenic.com.

Christmas in the Mountains of White County

Monthly Events in Georgia Nov. 18, Dec.16 – VALDOSTA – Art After Dark, Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-242-2600.

Nov. 25-Dec. 11 – BLUE RIDGE – Santa Train, Scenic Railroad. 706-632-9833.

Nov. 25-Dec. 17 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Fridays, Downtown, 7pm. 706-632-2459.

Dec. 6,8,13,15,20 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at Grand Oaks Lunch Buffet. 770-382-6322.

November 1-5 – BAINBRIDGE – Decatur County Fall Festival & Fair, fairgrounds. 229-246-4774.

1-5 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Film Festival, Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5050.

1-6 – ALBANY – Albany Fair. 229-809-0231.

1-6 – SAVANNAH – Coastal Empire Fair.

912-354-3542.

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Christmas in the Mountains is a magical time in White County. Holiday festivities will begin at BabyLand General’s Appalachian Christmas in Cleveland on Nov. 19. The Festival of Trees at Unicoi State Park will be held Nov. 23-Dec. 10. Trees and wreaths will be theme decorated and on display for a silent auction that will end on Dec. 10 at 2pm.

Also at Unicoi, Deck the Halls on Dec. 3 will include holiday crafts, hayrides, and music in the decorated lodge. Admission will be free; parking will be $2.

Helen, a quaint Bavarian village in Northeast Georgia, will kick off the holiday season with the Lighting of the Village on Nov. 25 at 6pm. The Christmas parade will take place on Dec. 3 at 2pm.

Cleveland will celebrate with a “Christmas in the Mountains Celebration.” Festivities will begin Dec. 3 at 3pm with pictures with Santa, choral groups, arts and crafts and food vendors, children’s activities, and a lighted parade at 7pm.

Other events will include a Christkindlemarkt in Helen on Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 3-4, a Community Chorale Concert at the Sautee Nacoochee Center on Dec. 10-12, and Nacoochee Village Christmas in Helen on Dec. 10.

For more information visit www.white countychamber.org, phone 706-865-5356 or 800-392-8279, or e-mail whitecountychamber @whitecountychamber.org.

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Holidays in Georgia Annual Festival of Lights Parade in Douglas The Annual Festival of Lights Parade will be held in Douglas on Saturday, December 3, at 6:30pm. The theme for this year’s parade will be “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” One of the largest night-time parades in South Georgia, this event will feature over 100 entries watched by over 25,000 spectators. Festivities will begin at 3:30pm in downtown Douglas at Atkinson Plaza with Music on Main Street until 5:30pm.

At 6pm, the 5K Run and Walk will begin along the parade route. The Annual Festival of Lights Parade will light up Peterson Avenue at 6:30pm and make its way from the Coffee County Courthouse to the Pre-K Academy.

Douglas will also host other events during the Holiday Season beginning with Downtown Holiday Open House on Nov. 20 from 1-5pm; Santa Stoll on Dec. 10 from 8am until 12n; and Christmas on the Pond at General Coffee State Park on Dec. 10 from 6-9pm.

For more information, call 912-383-0277 or visit www.CityofDouglas.com.

Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray Museum The annual Christmas Parade in Fitzgerald will be held Thursday, December 1, at 6:30pm through Historic Downtown Fitzgerald. After enjoying the parade, visit the downtown merchants as they will be open late during this event.

The Blue & Gray Museum, along with the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Arts Council, will sponsor a “Third Thursday Holiday Party” on December 15 at the Carnegie Center. The evening will include a reception and entertainment.

While in Fitzgerald tour the town where history is revealed on every corner with blue and gray sidewalks reflecting Civil War colors, streets named for Yank and Reb Generals, and Yanks and Rebs resting side by side in the Evergreen Cemetery. 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. The Blue & Gray Museum in the historical railroad depot tells through a documentary and more than 1200 artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museum, tour historic homes and buildings, view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who came here from 38 states, and delight in home-cooked foods.

For more information, visit www.fitzgeraldga.org or phone 800-386-4642.

WARM SPRINGS 27th Annual

Candlelight Tour November 18–20

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

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

Sunday thru Thursday are regular hours.

1.800.FDR.1927

www.warmspringsga.ws • www.visitmeriwether.com

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November 3 – COLUMBUS – All Access Music Search, Civic Center. 800-425-8259.

3 – DALTON – Holiday Open House, Downtown. 706-278-3332.

3 – NEWNAN – Presidio Brass, Center for Performing Arts, 7pm. 770-254-2627.

3-5 – LUMPKIN – Harvest Days at Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

4 – AUGUSTA – Davidson School Chorale, St. Paul’s Church, 12n. 706-722-3463.

4 – FITZGERALD – Lance Price, Elks Lodge, 7pm. 229-426-5035.

4-6 – DAHLONEGA – Hemlock Fest. 706864-3513.

4-6 – ST. MARYS – Kings Bay Subvet Memorial Service, Naval Sub Base. 912-882-2782.

4-6 – VIENNA – Big Pig Jig BBQ Championship. 229-268-8275.

5 – BOSTWICK – Cotton Gin Festival, Downtown. 706-342-0182.

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Holidays in Georgia Christmas in Calhoun The Festival of Trees will be held in Calhoun Nov. 1-Dec. 11. Admission to the Harris Arts Center’s display of 100 sumptuously decorated, themed Christmas trees will be free, and entries by local businesses and talented individuals and artists will run the gamut from traditional to whimsical.

Imaginative decorations featuring fairies, toys, trains, sports, nature, Santas, snowflakes, and more, will be offered for silent auction; and there will also be a magnificent raffle tree. 706-629-2599.

The New Echota Christmas Candlelight Tour will be held Dec. 3 from 6:30-9:30pm. Take your candle lantern and celebrate Christmas New Echota-style with decorations, music, and refreshments reminiscent of the 19th Century Cherokee Nation Capital. Dress warmly and wear good walking shoes for this one-mile walking tour of the historic Cherokee town. Admission will be $5. 706-624-1321.

Other events will include the Community Chorus performance of Christmas Classics at Harris Arts Center on Dec. 9-10, the play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Harris Arts Center on Dec. 1-4, and the Christmas Parade of Lights on Dec. 8 at 7pm. For information on all of these events, visit www.exploregordoncounty.com or phone 800-887-3811.

November 5 – CALVARY – Mule Day. 229-377-3663.

5 – CASSVILLE – Old Cassville Cemetery Luminaries/Burning of Cassville. 678-322-6967.

5 – CAVE SPRING – Paranormal Activity in Cave Spring, Com. Ctr., 7pm. 706-777-3382.

5 – DARIEN – Fall Fest, various locations.

912-437-3410.

5 – ELBERTON – Granite City Festival, Downtown. 706-283-5651.

5 – ELLIJAY – Music by April Cummings, Cartecay Vineyards, 2-6pm. 706-698-9463.

5 – EVANS – CSRA Wine Festival, Savannah Rapids Pavilion. 706-447-7677.

5 – GRAYSON – Chili Cook-Off, City Park, 11am-4pm. 770-963-8017.

5 – MANCHESTER – Veterans Day Parade, 11am; Meet & Greet at High School. 706-763-1028.

5 – MONTICELLO – Monticello-Jasper County Deer Festival. 706-468-8994.

5 – ROME – Spirits of Civil War/Farmers Bridge by Candlelight, 7:30pm. 706-295-5576.

5 – ST. MARYS – Wounded Warriors Day, Downtown, 10am. 912-510-4019.

5 – THE ROCK – Pumpkin Destruction Day, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

5 – TATE – Tate Day. 770-735-3151.

5 – WARRENTON – Main Street Read Festival. 706-465-9604.

5-6 – SUMMERVILLE – Rattling Gourd Art Festival, Chattooga Civic Center. 706-506-2404.

5-6 – WOODSTOCK – Art & Wine Festival, Main Street. 770-592-6000.

5-6 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala Days, downtown. 800-337-1927.

6 – BRUNSWICK – Rhythm on the River/The O’Reallys, Queen Square, 6-8pm. 912-265-4032.

6 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Founders Day & Free Admission to Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.

7 – JASPER – Robert Henry Concert, New Lebanon Presbyterian, 7pm. 706-692-1164.

8 – ST. MARYS – Merchants Christmas Open House, 5-9pm. 912-882-8111.

9-10 – SAVANNAH – St. John’s Episcopal Church Holly Days Bazaar. 912-308-6471.

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Holidays in Georgia Christmas in Blairsville The Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held Nov. 19-20 at the North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. The artists and crafters will be in the indoor Conference Center; in the café area the popular Tearoom will serve salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts.

Parking and admission will be free. 706-896-0932.

The North Georgia Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Old Court House on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7pm; and a Living Nativity will be held on the lawn of the Mock House at the Museum of Mountain Life from 6-8pm.

A Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 2pm. Pictures with Santa Claus and face painting are scheduled in the Old Court House for 11am-1pm prior to the parade.

Other events that day will include a Living Nativity and an Open House at the Mountain Life Museum. Both events will be free. On Sunday, Dec. 4, a special Christmas concert at the Old Court House at 1:30pm will feature the musicians from the Friday Night Concerts. 706-745-5493.

A Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park on Dec. 10 from 4-6:30pm will feature caroling, hayrides, bonfire, hot chocolate & cider, and a visit from Santa. Unwrapped gifts for children can be donated to the Sheriff’s Dept. Toy Drive. Parking will be $5. 706-745-2628.

For more information, call 877-745-5789 or visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.

November 10 – NEWNAN – Taste of Home Cooking School, Ctr. for Performing Arts. 770-254-2627.

10 – STATESBORO – Shakespeare on Trial, Averitt Center for Arts. 912-212-2787.

10-13 – DAHLONEGA – Literary Festival, Downtown. 706-864-3513.

11 – GRAYSON – Veterans Day Celebration, Grayson UMC, 6-9pm. 770-963-8017.

11 – MONROE – Mini Evergreen Festival, McDaniel-Tichenor House. 770-266-5331.

11 – RICHMOND HILL – Veterans Day Celebration, Gregory Park, 11am. 912-756-3345.

11 – SAVANNAH – Veterans Day, Mighty 8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.

Each

Season Something New Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom – Nov. 19 & 20 Christmas on the Square & Parade – Dec. 3 Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park – Dec. 10

877-745-5789 www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com

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11 – THOMASVILLE – Friday at Noon Concert, Balfour Chapel, noon. 229-227-6964.

11-12 – AUGUSTA – Christmas Made in the South, James Brown Arena. 706-722-3521.

11-12 – CUMMING – Steam, Antique Tractor, & Gas Engine Expo, Fairgnds. 770-781-3491.

11-12 – RICHLAND – Pig Fest. 229-887-3433.

11-13 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Arts Tour, various sites. 706-754-5989.

11-13 – SAVANNAH – Car, Boat, Air Show, River Street. 912-234-0295.

12 – AUGUSTA – Symphony Orchestra Augusta, 1st Baptist, 7:30pm. 706-826-4705.

12 – BYRON – GingerBread Market, Old School Lunchroom, 10am-4pm. Middle Ga. Camellia Plant Show, Municipal Conference Ctr. 478-956-5555.

12 – CAMILLA to GAINESVILLE – High Cotton 65-Mile Yard Sale. 229-336-5255.

12 – COLUMBUS – Gusto/Elegant Essentials of Flare & Flair, River Mill, 6pm. 800-999-1613.

12 – CORDELE – Tribute to Veterans, Ga. Veterans State Park. 229-276-2371.

12 – DARIEN – The Debatable Land Fall Encampment, Fort King George. 912-437-3410.

12 – DOUGLAS – Happy Pappy Car Show, beside Belk’s Store. 912-384-7519.

12 – JASPER – Taste of Pickens, 11am-2pm.

706-692-1164.

12 – JULIETTE – Syrup Makin’ & Storytellin’ at Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

12 – OCHLOCKNEE – Old South Day Festival, Community Center. 229-574-5151.

12 – ST. MARYS – Intro/Pine Needle Basket Making, Crooked River St. Pk., 1pm. 912-882-5256.

12 – THE ROCK – Kritter Jubilee with Curious George, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

12 – WARRENTON – Sportsman’s Festival, 706-465-9604.

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Holidays in Georgia National Civil War Naval Mustum at Port Columbus A Victorian Christmas will be held two weekends this year at the Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum which will be decorated in traditional Victorian holiday style with circa 1863 decorations and trees. The first weekend, Nov. 26-27, will feature a museum theatre program telling the stories of sailors during the holidays, period music, and snacks provided by Fountain City Coffee. Regular admission will apply.

The second weekend, Dec. 3-4, will be the traditional open house. A Civil War Era Santa will listen to children’s want lists.

Photos with Santa will be available. There will also be Victorianera entertainment and music as well as snacks provided by Twelfth Street Deli. At the conclusion of the day, Santa will fire the original Civil War cannon from the CSS Jackson. This event will be free to the public.

“Santa, as we know him, first appeared at an army camp to pass out presents to soldiers,” said executive director Bruce Smith. Prominent political cartoonist Thomas Nash’s 1863 image depicted a jolly, plump, bearded man delivering gifts to Union troops at their encampment, wearing a fur-trimmed suit of patriotic stars and stripes.

Enjoy unique shopping in the museum store and explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, murals, a timeline exhibit, ships and ship replicas, and a battle simulator theater. Open daily 9am-5pm. See coupon in ad on page 3. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.

November 12-13 – CAVE SPRING – Christmas Open House. 706-777-3382.

12-13 – MOULTRIE – Calico Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Spence Field. 229-985-1968.

12-13 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Art Fair. 877savannah.

13 – NEWNAN – Holiday Open House, Downtown. 770-254-2627.

17 – BLAIRSVILLE – Shape Note Singing Practice, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493.

17 – FITZGERALD – Organist Jon Durkovic Playing Big Bart, Grand Theatre, 7pm. 229-426-5035.

17 – RICHMOND HILL – Taste of Richmond Hill, City Center, 5:30-7pm. 912-756-3444.

17 – ROME – Civil War Symposium (music & reading), Library, 6:30pm. 800-444-1834.

18-19 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Mistletoe Market, Visual Arts Center. 912-638-8770.

18-20 – SAVANNAH – Christmas Made in the South, Convention Center. 877-savannah.

18-20 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Songwriters/ Richard Leigh, Archie Jordan, J. I. Club Hotel. 912635-2400.

Enjoy Beautiful Camellias at Massee Lane Gardens • Camellia Days October Thru March • Festival of Camellias Every Day in February

• Tours Welcome

AMERICAN CAMELLIA SOCIETY 100 Massee Lane • Fort Valley • GA

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Holidays in Georgia Candlelight Tours in Warm Springs Warm Springs will have its 27th annual Candlelight Tour Nov. 18-20; and throughout this quaint 19th century town streets will be aglow with candles and the twinkle of lights, and the buildings will be adorned with garlands and bows. There will be entertainment, carolers, buggy rides, a train ride for children, and mulled cider served along the sidewalk. Santa Claus will visit on Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm.

The Candlelight Tour will be Friday and Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday 10am6pm. During the holiday season, Nov. 25-Dec. 24, stores will be open Fridays and Saturdays until 9pm with normal hours Sundays through Thursdays.

Other events will include Fala Day on Nov. 56 in the Village and Pearl Harbor Remembered on Dec. 3 at the Little White House.

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

November 18-20 – PERRY – Georgia Gourd Festival, Ga. National Fairgrounds. 770-923-7389.

18-20 – RUTLEDGE – Christmas in the Country. 706-557-2956.

18-20 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, Cultural Center. 229-226-0588.

18-20 – WARM SPRINGS – Candlelight Tour Festival, downtown. 800-FDR-1927.

18-27 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Gingerbread Village, Augusta Museum. 706-722-8454.

18-29 – CARTERSVILLE – Open House & Candlelight Shopping, Dntn. 770-607-3480.

19 – ALBANY – Albany Symphony Orchestra, Municipal Auditorium, 7:30pm. 229-430-8933.

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19 – BLUE RIDGE – Holiday Art Show & Sale, Courthouse. 706-632-2144.

19 – CLARKESVILLE – Holiday Bazaar. 706778-4654.

19 – CLEVELAND – Appalachian Christmas at BabyLand General Hospital. 706-865-2171.

19 – FOLKSTON – Sugar Cane Grinding & Syrup Boil, Okefenokee Refuge. 912-496-7836.

19 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

19 – LAGRANGE – Candlelight Holiday Sip & Shop, Downtown. 706-884-8671.

19 – LINCOLNTON – Pioneer Day, Historical Park. 706-359-7970.

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

19 – PLAINS – Cane Syrup Day, Jimmy Carter Historic Site, 11am-3pm. 229-824-4104.

19 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Tellabration!

Storytelling Event, SNCA. 706-878-3300.

19 – SAVANNAH – Children’s Book Fest, Forsyth Park. 912-652-3605.

19 – TWIN CITY – Sugar Cane Festival, George Smith State Park. 478-763-2759.

19-20 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tea Room, N. Ga. Tech. 706-896-0932.

19-20 – CARTERSVILLE – N. W. Georgia Big Boys Toys Expo, Brown Confer. Ctr. 706-291-9496.

19-20 – CUMMING – Christmas in Central Park. 678-936-6422.

19-27 – WARNER ROBINS – Planes & Trains Exhibits, Museum of Aviation. 478-328-8790.

20 – BAINBRIDGE – Holiday Open House, Downtown, 1-5pm. 229-243-8555.

20 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at Grand Oaks, 2-5pm. 770-382-6322.

20 – DOUGLAS – Downtown Holiday Open House, 1-5pm. 912-384-5161 or 912-383-0277.

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Holidays in Georgia Holiday Fun in Bainbridge The Holiday season is just around the corner and Bainbridge, Georgia is a great place to celebrate! During Holiday Open House on November 20 from 1-5pm, downtown merchants will mark down merchandise, and local artist Mary Barber Cox will be in Willis Park signing this year’s Christmas ornaments, a holiday tradition for over 20 years.

December will kick off with Christmas on the River on December 1 at 6:30pm with the lighting on the Community Christmas tree, marshmallow roasts, entertainment, and a visit from Santa Claus. The Inaugural Boat Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 6:30pm on the Flint River and will certainly be a sight to see!

The Christmas Parade on December 8 at 6:30pm will light up downtown Bainbridge with over 100 floats. Christmas on the Square will kick off on December 15 at 5pm with great deals from local merchants, hayrides, marshmallow roasts and music by local choirs.

For more information on these and other holiday activities, visit www.visitbainbridgega.com or call 229-243-8555.

November 20 – LAGRANGE – Holiday Open House, Downtown. 706-884-8671.

22 – AUGUSTA – Columbia Baroque Soloists, St. Paul’s Church, 12n. 706-722-3463.

22 – HIAWASSEE – Ridges Resort Festival of Trees Holiday Gala, 7-11pm. 706-896-2262.

24 – DAWSONVILLE – Appalachian Thanksgiving, Amicalola Falls St. Pk. 706-344-1505.

24 – TALLAPOOSA – Christmas in Possum Snout, Downtown. 770-574-5594.

25 – GRIFFIN – Black Friday Downtown Shopping Event. 770-228-5356.

25-26 – SAVANNAH – Holly Days, Historic District. 912-644-6452.

25-26 – YOUNG HARRIS – Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Brasstown Valley Resort. 800-201-3205.

26 – CLIMAX – Swine Time. 229-243-8555.

26 – SAVANNAH – Boat Parade of Lights, Savannah River, 5-8pm. 912-201-2000.

26-27 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Christmas Weekend, Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.

27 – ARCHERY – Christmas in Archery, Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. 229-824-5373.

28 – NEWNAN – Christmas Carol, Center for Performing Arts. 770-254-2627.

Fun Night, Library, 5:45-7:30pm. 912-267-1212.

2 – CONYERS – Olde Town Christmas Party, 5-8pm. Secret Santa Shop, Depot, 5-9pm. 770602-2606 or 800-conyers. Covington-Conyers Choral Guild, Rockdale Aud., 8pm. 770-761-0474.

2 – RICHMOND HILL – Chili Cook-off. 912756-3345.

2 – ROME – Homecoming at Chieftains Museum, 7-9pm. 706-291-9494.

2-3 – AUGUSTA – Lighted Boat Parade & Light-Up Spectacular, Downtown. 706-722-8000.

2-3 – HOMER – Banks County Christmas Festival. 706-677-2108.

2-3 – ROME – Angel Artisan Show, Civic Center. 800-444-1834.

2-4 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Winter Wine Highway Weekend, various locations. 813503-0550.

MERRITT PECAN CO. ✩ HWY. 520 ✩ WESTON, GA

December 1 – BAINBRIDGE – Christmas on the River, 6:30pm. 229-243-8555.

1 – FITZGERALD – Christmas Parade, Downtown, 6:30pm. 800-386-4642.

1 – WARRENTON – Hometown Christmas, Downtown. 706-465-9604.

1-3 – THE ROCK – Journey to the Manger, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

2 – BLAIRSVILLE – North Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493.

2 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Family Holiday

PECANS ✩ PECAN CANDIES PECAN PIES ✩ ROASTED PECANS HOMEMADE CAKES ✩ GIFTS SOUVENIRS ✩ JELLIES AND SAUCES GIFT BOXES AND BASKETS COOKBOOKS

OPEN EVERY DAY (except Christmas Day)

HOURS: 7A.M. TO 7 P.M.

1-800-762-9152 • www.merritt-pecan.com

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Holidays in Georgia Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival in Port Wentworth The 13th annual Latin Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held in Port Wentworth on December 10, from 11am-11pm. The event will be held at the soccer fields at Cantyre Street and Barnsley Road and will feature folk music games, piñatas, dancing, a greased pole, a mechanical bull, food, and children’s events.

A national holiday in Mexico, the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe holds religious significance for Roman Catholics who honor Dec. 12 as the day Juan Diego, a 16th century American Indian, said the Virgin Mary appeared to him on a hillside in Guadalupe. The image of the Lady of Guadalupe is on display in the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City and is perhaps Mexico’s most popular religious and cultural image and the focus of an extensive pilgrimage.

For information, contact the Port Wentworth Chamber December of Commerce at 912-965-1999 or visit the 2-4 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Holiday web at www.VisitPortWentworth.com.

Market. 706-769-4565.

3 – ATHENS – Holiday Open House, Lyndon House Arts Center. 800-653-0603.

3 – BAINBRIDGE – Inaugural Boat Parade of Lights, 6:30pm. 229-243-8555.

3 – BAXLEY – Winter Wonderland & Parade, Downtown. 912-367-8300.

3 – BLUE RIDGE – Christmas at Arts Center Open House, 10am-6pm. 706-632-2144.

3 – BLAIRSVILLE – Pictures with Santa & Face Painting, Old Courthouse, 11am-1pm. Parade and Tree Lighting, 2pm. Living Nativity & Open House at Mountain Life Museum. 706-745-5493.

3 – BRUNSWICK – Holiday Bazaar, Mary Ross Waterfront Park, GA 197. 912-262-6934.

3 – CALHOUN – New Echota Christmas Candlelight Tour, 6:30-9:30pm. 706-624-1321.

3 – CLARKESVILLE – Historic Moonshine Highway Holiday Tour. 706-947-1351.

3 – CONYERS – Hometown Holiday Parade, 4:30pm; Tree Lighting, 6pm. 800-conyers.

3 – DOUGLAS – Festival of Lights Parade, Downtown, 6:30pm. 912-383-0277.

3 – GRIFFIN – Mistletoe Marketplace, Welcome Center, 12-4pm. 770-228-8200.

3 – HELEN – Deck the Halls at Unicoi State Park, 3-6pm. 800-573-9659. Downtown Parade, 2pm. 800-392-8279 or 706-878-2181.

3 – LINCOLNTON – Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne, Main Street. 706-359-7970.

3 – PEACHTREE CITY – Hometown Holiday, Frederick Brown Amphitheater. 770-631-0630.

3 – RICHMOND HILL – Ogeechee Boat Parade & Fireworks, Ft. McAllister. 912-547-0149.

3 – ROME – Rome Symphony Orchestra, City Auditorium, 7:30pm. 800-444-1834.

3 – ST. MARYS – Christmas in the Park, Downtown. 912-882-4000.

3 – TALLULAH FALLS – Christmas at Tallulah Gorge State Park, 1-4pm. 706-754-7981.

3 – THOMSON – Festival Off Main. 706-5971000.

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

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

Items can also be ordered from www.merritt-pecan.com. For more information, phone 1-800762-9152.

December 3 – VALDOSTA – Holiday Open House & Festival, Downtown. 229-259-3577.

3 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor Remembered, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.

3 – WARNER ROBINS – Air Force Reserve Command Band Holiday Concert, Museum of Aviation, 7pm. 888-288-9742.

3-4 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Christmas Weekend, Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.

3-4 – DAHLONEGA – Chestatee Artists Holiday Show & Sale, YMCA. 706-867-8059.

3-4 – THOMSON – Christmas Tour of Homes & Festival Off Main. 706-597-1000, 3-4 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Holiday

Christmas in Calhoun Festival of Trees HARRIS ARTS CENTER November 1 – December 11 • Featuring Decorated & Themed Christmas Trees • Silent Auction for Trees • Raffle Tree • Free Admission

706-629-2599

Candlelight Tour NEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE December 3 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your own Candle, Lantern, or Flashlight • Decorations • Music • Refreshments • Reminiscent of 19th Century Cherokees • $5 Admission

706-624-1321

800-887-3811 www.exploregordoncounty.com

Market. 706-769-4565.

3,10 – THE ROCK – Breakfast with Santa.

706-647-6374.

3-24 – WARM SPRGS. – Honor Tree/Photo Tribute to USA Soldiers, Little White House. 706655-5870.

4 – BLAIRSVILE – Christmas Concert by Musicians from Friday Night Concerts, Old Courthouse, 1:30pm. 706-745-5493.

4 – CAVE SPRING – Christmas Sing in the Park, Old Baptist Church, 6pm. 706-777-3382.

4 – DAHLONEGA – Holiday Open House, Gold Museum. 706-864-2257.

4 – PLAINS – Community Christmas Sing, Jimmy Carter Historic Site, 7pm. 229-824-4104.

4 – SAVANNAH – Pearl Harbor Remembrance, Mighty 8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.

December 3 Saturday 6:30 p.m.

•One of the largest night-time parades in Southeast GA •Featuring over 100 entries •Over 25,000 spectators Additional Events for the Day •Holiday •Music on Main Shopping •5K Road Race 912-383-0277 • www.cityofdouglas.com

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Holidays in Georgia The Holiday Road Less Traveled–the Peach Blossom Trail Drive off the interstate during the holidays and take the road less traveled–along the Peach Blossom Trail. For information, visit www.peachblossomtrail.com or phone 888-288-9742.

November events will include a Planes & Trains Thanksgiving Show on Nov. 19-27 at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins; an Illumination Celebration in Downtown Barnesville on Nov. 23 at 7pm, and performances of The Nutcracker by the Griffin Ballet on Nov. 25-27.

Massee Lane Gardens in Fort Valley will host its annual Festival of Trees during December. On Dec. 1 see the Lighting of the Downtown Christmas Tree in Griffin at 7pm and the Hometown Holidays Nighttime Parade in Forsyth at 7pm. Events scheduled for Dec. 3 will include the 53rd Annual Warner Robins Chamber Christmas Parade at 10am, a Mistletoe Marketplace at the Griffin Welcome Center from 12n-4pm, a Santa Comes to Small Town America Parade in Bolingbroke at 2pm, a Holiday Tree Lighting at Roberta City Park at 6pm, and the Air Force Reserve Command Band Holiday Concert at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins at 7pm.

Events on Sunday, Dec. 4, will include the Warner Robins Holiday Tour of Homes from 2-6pm, the Griffin Chamber Christmas Parade at 2:30pm, and Christmas at the Square in Perry at 6pm.

On Sunday, Dec. 11, the Rotary Daybreak Club Christmas Tour of Homes will be held in Griffin, and the Night of Joy Christmas Spectacular in Perry at 6pm. On Saturday, Dec. 17, Science with Santa will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins.

December 4 – WOODBINE – Community Christmas Celebration, United Methodist Church. 912-576-3211.

4-5 – HELEN – ChristKindlmarkt, Downtown. 706-878-1908.

4,11 – MACON – Sugar Plum Parties (age 5+), Hay House, 1pm. 478-742-8155.

5 – LUMPKIN – Deck the Halls at Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

5 – MADISON – Caroling by Candlelight, Town Park. 706-342-1251.

13th Annual

Latino Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 10 Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Folk Music • Games • Piñatas • Dancing Greased Pole • Mechanical Bull Food • Children’s Events CANTYRE ST. & BARNSLEY RD.

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6 – ROME – Christmas Candlelight Concert, 6pm. 800-444-1834.

6,8 – FITZGERALD – Middle & High School Choruses, 7pm. Grand Theatre. 229-426-5033.

7 – CAVE SPRING – Christmas Candlelight Service, Gazebo, 6pm. 706-777-3382.

7 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Holiday High Tea, J. I. Club Hotel, 3:30pm. 912-635-2400.

7-9 – MACON – Christmas Luncheons, Hay House. 478-742-8155.

8-9 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian Christmas, Downtown, 6-10pm. 866-577-3600.

9 – NEWNAN – Cookie Crumble, Downtown. 770-254-2627.

9 – SAVANNAH – City Market Holiday Open House, 6-9pm. 877-savannah.

9-10 – CALHOUN – Community Chorus/ Christmas Classics, Harris Arts Ctr. 706-629-2599.

9-10 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Christmas

by Candlelight, Chief Vann house, 5-9pm. 706695-2598.

9-10 – CUMMING – Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Festival, Fairgnds. 706-781-3491.

9-10 – THOMSON – Holidays on Hickory Hill. 706-595-7777.

9-11 – TATE – Christmas Open House, Tate House. 10am-6pm. 770-735-3122.

10 – ALBANY – Breakfast with Santa, Flint RiverQuarium, 9am. 220-639-2650. Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Peppermint Pops, Munc.

Aud. 229-430-8933.

10 – ATHENS – Breakfast with Santa, Sandy Creek Nature Ctr., 8 or 10am. 706-613-3615.

10 – BLUE RIDGE – The Sock Hops, Art Center. 706-632-2144.

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Holidays in Peach County Byron Buzzing During the Holidays Downtown Byron is buzzing! Byron is designated as a Better Hometown and offers many events and activities in the Downtown district. Get your shopping done at the GingerBread Market, an arts and crafts bazaar, which will take place on Saturday, November 12, from 10am-4pm. The GingerBread Market will feature handmade unique items including jewelry, painted ornaments, paintings, and other creations just in time for the holidays.

Also happening on November 12th will be the Middle Georgia Camellia Plant Show at the Byron Municipal Conference Center where thousands of blooms will be on display.

The Byron Christmas Parade on Main Street will be held Saturday, December 3, at 1pm.

While downtown, be sure to check out the Byron Municipal Complex Conference Center and Auditorium rental facilities that are great for conferences, meetings, and events. For information, call the Byron Better Hometown office at 478-956-5555, visit on facebook at byronbetterhome town, or e-mail byroncrossing@yahoo.com to subscribe to the monthly community newsletter.

December 10 – BRUNSWICK – Boston Brass, Glynn Academy Auditorium, 7pm. 912-262-6934.

10 – COLUMBUS – Christmas for Kidz CruiseIn & Car Show, Cool’s Hot Dogs. 706-566-5390.

10 – DARIEN – Colonial Christmas at Fort King George, 7pm. 912-437-4770.

10 – DAWSONVILLE – Christmas Open House, Amicalola Falls St. Pk., 4-9pm. 706-265-1969.

10 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, Downtown, 8am-12n. 912-383-0277.

10 – DOUGLAS/NICHOLLS – Christmas on the Pond, Gen. Coffee State Park. 912-384-7082.

10 – JULIETTE – Jarrell Plantation Christmas, 1-4pm. 478-986-5172.

10 – KINGSLAND – Christmas on Chesser Island. 912-496-7836.

10 – LUMPKIN – Christmas at Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

BYRON 140 Cane River Drive 478-654-6682 WARNER ROBINS 1882 Russell Parkway 478-971-1341 MACON 4921 Riverside Drive 478-257-6710

Sample Georgia Wines and find a gift for that special someone in the country store and boutique!

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Holidays in Peach County Cane River Vineyard & GeorgiaBob’s BBQ in Byron You can find a “true Southern experience” at Cane River Vineyard & GeorgiaBob’s BBQ in Byron at I-75, exit 149. Known for its chicken salad & pulled pork, GeorgiaBob’s offers award winning wines & gourmet gifts. The quaint Wine Tasting Room serves five wine tastings with a collectible wine glass for $5. The Vineyard’s awardwinning Peach Country Peach is the first of GeorgiaBob’s signature wines and is available only in the Tasting Room.

Not a wine drinker but looking for the perfect gift? Choose from wine purses (an Oprah favorite), jewelry, wine accessories, college collectibles, picnic packs, cookbooks, aprons, relishes, vegetables, salad dressings, and more. While there listen to Cane River “Bill Browning” share the legend of Cane River.

GeorgiaBob’s, where fine food is a family tradition, offers true Southern BBQ with other locations in Warner Robins and Macon.

The Vineyard is open Mondays-Saturdays from 11am-8pm.

For information, phone 866-330-VINO. The BBQ Restaurants are open daily from 11am-9pm (closed Sundays 8pm). For information, visit www.store.georgiabobs.com or phone Byron at 478-654-6682, Warner Robins at 478-971-1341, or Macon at 478-257-6710. Both the vineyard and restaurants offer free WIFI.

December 10 – MIDWAY – Colonial Christmas, Fort Morris, 5-8pm. 912-884-5999.

10 – OMAHA – Christmas Workshop, Florence Marina St. Pk., 10am. 229-838-4706.

CITY OF FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA

Festival of Lights Georgia’s Largest Outdoor Municipal Lighting Display South of Atlanta

November 25 - January 5 Events in Fort Valley December 1, 7pm Mayor’s Christmas Party Austin Theatre

December 3, 5pm Christmas Parade Massee Lane Gardens Festival of Trees Dec. 1-31 (closed Mondays)

Events in Byron November 12, 10am-4pm Gingerbread Market Municipal Building Conference Center December 3, 1pm

Christmas Parade Nov. 25-Dec. 23, Thurs., Fri., Sat. Holiday Art Mart FORT VALLEY •478-825-3733 BYRON •478-825-2409 PEACH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.peachchamber.com

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10 – PORT WENTWORTH – Latino Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 912-965-1999.

10 – RICHMOND HILL – Winter Muster & Battle, Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339. Christmas Stroll & Holiday Mkt., Gregory Pk. 912-756-3444.

10 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Nacoochee Village Christmas. 800-392-8279.

10 – SAVANNAH – Christmas Lighted Parade & Chili Cookoff, Coffee Bluff Marina, 5pm.

912-925-7474.

10 – TIFTON – Victorian Christmas, Georgia Museum of Agriculture. 229-391-5200.

10 – TOCCOA – Christmas at Travelers Rest, 1-5pm. 706-356-4362.

V An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

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Holidays in Peach County The Cow and The Calf Art Gallery in Byron The holidays are upon us, and there are a lot of things happening in Byron!

The Cow and The Calf Art Gallery, located inside the Byron Welcome Center at the Peach Shops at Byron, is filled with beautiful art from many local artists. If you’re looking for that one of a kind special gift, this is the place to shop!

The Holiday Art Mart, featuring the work of local crafters and artisans, is located next to the Gallery and will be open Nov.25-Dec. 23 on Thursdays through Saturdays from 9am-7pm.

The Gallery will be hosting a Holiday Extravaganza on December 17. The day will start at 11am with a Brunch with Santa at Montana’s Steak House at the Peach Shops at Byron, followed by a Kid’s Make ‘n’ Take Craft Event at The Cow and Calf Art Gallery. The ever-popular Mark Ballard will be at the Gallery from 1-3pm demonstrating how to make a beautiful holiday wreath. Mark will also have his cookbooks, prints, and other products available for purchase; these will make great holiday gifts. This will be a fun-packed day with lots of additional things happening in the surrounding stores at the Peach Shops at Byron and in the parking lot including a race car driver, Thomas the Train, caroling, a bake sale, a petting zoo, and more.

For more information, call the Byron CVB/Art Gallery at 478-956-2409 for further details.

December 10 – TYBEE ISLAND – Floating Christmas Parade, 6-9pm. 912-786-9857.

10 – WASHINGTON – Confederate Heritage 1861-Part III, Robert Toombs House. 706-678-2226.

10-11 – THOMASVILLE – Family Holiday Event, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-226-2344.

10-12 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Community Chorale Concerts, Art Ctr. 800-392-8279.

11 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Youth Symphony of Georgia, Glynn Academy Aud., 3pm.

912-634-3453.

11 – CONYERS – Atlanta Boy Choir, Monastery of Holy Spirit, 6:30pm. 800-conyers.

11 – FITZGERALD – Christmas Carol Sing-aLong with 1926 Organ, Grand Theatre, 3pm. 229426-5033.

11 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Santa at Crane Cottage, 11:30am. 912-635-2400.

11 – PERRY – Night of Joy Christmas Spectacular, 6pm. 478-988-8000.

11 – SAVANNAH – Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe, 1-4pm. 912-353-3023.

12 – BRUNSWICK – Christmas Concert, Glynn Academy Aud., 8pm. 912-634-2006.

13 – DOUGLAS – Shop & Stroll Downtown, 6-8pm. 912-384-4555.

15 – BAINBRIDGE – Christmas on the Square, 5pm. 229-243-8555.

15 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, various locations. 912-384-9263.

15 – FITZGERALD – Third Thursday Holiday Party, Carnegie Center, 7pm. 800-386-4642.

16-17 – ELLIJAY – Christmas Cookie Extravaganza, Civic Center. 706-635-3672.

17 – ATHENS – Breakfast with Santa, Memorial Park, 9 or 10am. 706-613-3580.

Breakfast with the Grinch, Rocksprings Community Center, 10am. 706-613-3603.

17 – BYRON – Holiday Extravaganza at Cow & Calf Art Gallery. Brunch with Santa at Montana’s Steak House. 478-956-2409.

17 – SAVANNAH – Luminary Fun Night with Santa, Skidaway Island, 6-8pm. 912-598-2300.

17 – ST. MARYS – Live Nativity, Downtown.

912-882-8111.

17 – TYBEE ISLAND – Christmas Caroling Trolley, 5pm. 912-786-4573.

Christmas in Fitzgerald Christmas Parade Through Downtown Historic Fitzgerald

Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Merchants will be open late

Third Thursday Holiday Party Sponsored by the Blue & Gray Museum and the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Arts Council

Dec. 15, 7:00 p.m.

The evening includes a reception & holiday music 20 miles from I-75 Exit 82

www.fitzgeraldga.org

1-800-386-4642

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Holidays in Peach County Holiday Celebrations in Peach County Downtown Fort Valley will boast over a million glowing holiday lights during the Festival of Lights November 25 through January 5. The extravaganza will feature lights in the downtown gazebo, the outlining of the business area, stand-alone picture displays throughout the town, and the lighting of the approaches to the city.

Holiday events in downtown Fort Valley will include the Mayor’s Christmas Party at the Austin Theatre on Dec. 1 at 7pm and a parade on Dec. 3 will at 5pm.

Massee Lane Gardens will have its Festival of Trees December 1-31. Admission to the tree display will be free; admission to the Gardens is $5.

In nearby Byron the Gingerbread Market will be held at the Municipal Building Conference Center on November 12 from 10am-4pm. The parade will be Dec. 3 at 1pm. Byron will also have the Holiday Art Mart November 25-December 23 on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday featuring Georgia made products. Fort Valley, Byron, and Peach County are located two hours south of Atlanta on I-75, exits 149-136. For more information, call 478-825-3733 or 478-956-2409 or visit www.peachchamber.com.

December 17 – WARNER ROBINS – Science with Santa, Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.

18 – FITZGERALD – A Christmas Carol, 1st Baptist, 2pm. 229-423-4367.

18 – NEWNAN – Holiday Concert, Center for Performing Arts, 8pm. 770-254-2627.

19-24 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Bagpiper Tim Akins, J. I. Club Hotel, 4pm. 912-635-2400.

21 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Christmas Cookie Workshop, J. I. Club Hotel, 1:30pm. 912-635-2400.

26-28 – SAVANNAH – Tours by Candlelight, Davenport House, 6-8:30pm. 912-236-8097.

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November 25 thru

December 23 Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Peach Shops at Byron Suite 220 HWY. 49 N. - I-75 EXIT 149

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29-30 – JEKYLL ISLAND – New Year’s Bluegrass Festival, Convention Center. 877-4jekyll.

31 – MACON – Cherry Blossom Ball Drop, Downtown. 478-743-1074.

31 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – New Year’s Eve Party, Art Center, 8pm. 706-878-3300.

31 – SAVANNAH – New Year’s Eve, City Market & River Street. 877-savannah.

31 – TYBEE ISLAND – New Year’s Eve Fireworks, First Street, midnight. 800-868-2322.

January 1 – TYBEE ISLAND – Polar Bear Plunge, Noon. 912-786-4573.

BYRON Arts & Crafts Market Saturday read GingerB Nov. 12 Market pm 10am-4

Old School Lunchroom 202 Moseley Rd.

BYRON BETTER HOMETOWN

478-956-5555 Middle Georgia Camellia Plant Show Nov. 12 & 13 Byron Municipal Conference Center Free to the Public

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Long-Running Holiday Events Nov. 1-Dec. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun 706-629-2599 Nov. 1-Dec. 31 . . . Holidays Along the Divine 9, Alpharetta/Roswell 678-297-2811 770-640-3253 Nov. 11-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . A Very Southern Christmas, Barrington Hall, Roswell 770-640-3253 Nov. 12-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . All I Want for Christmas, Smith Plantation, Roswell 770-641-3978 Nov. 12-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences 478-477-3232 Nov. 12-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Chieftains Museum, Rome, Wed.-Sat. 706-291-9494 Nov. 12-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690 Nov. 14-Dec. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at the Brown House, Sandersville 478-552-1965 Nov. 17-Jan. 7 . . . . . . . . . . Garden Lights, Holiday Lights, Atlanta Botanical Garden 404-876-5859 Nov. 18-Dec. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candlelight Shopping on Marietta Square 770-429-1115 Nov. 18-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain 800-225-5292 Nov. 18-Dec. 31 Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain 800-854-0675 Nov. 18-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands 800-840-5253 Nov. 18-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gift of Lights, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton 770-946-4211 Nov. 19-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol, Bulloch Hall, Roswell 770-992-1731 Nov. 19-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Hay House, Macon 478-742-8155 Nov. 19-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in Lights, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park 404-223-4412 Nov. 22-Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of the South, Grovetown 706-825-6441 Nov. 23-Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen 706-865-2171 Nov. 23-Feb. 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690 Nov. 24-Dec. 18 . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to Santa’s Village, McCaysville 877-413-8724 Nov. 24-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nights of Lights, Guido Gardens, Metter 912-685-2222 Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christkindlemarkt, Downtown Helen 706-878-1908 Nov. 25-Dec. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Mart, Peach Shops at Byron 478-956-2409 Nov. 25-Dec. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Scenic Railway/Santa Express 877-413-8724 Nov. 25-Dec. 24 . . . . . Extended Shopping Hours (Fri. & Sat.), Warm Springs Village 800-337-1927 Nov. 25-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gingerbread Village, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort 912-201-2201 Nov. 25-Dec. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Chehaw, Albany 229-430-5275 Nov. 25-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . Early 19th Century Holiday, Davenport House, Savannah 912-236-8097 Nov. 25-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old-Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega 706-864-3513 Nov. 25-Jan. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Downtown Fort Valley 478-825-3733 Nov. 26-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snowing in the Square, Washington 706-678-2013 Nov. 26-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History, Jekyll Island 877-4jekyll Nov. 26-Jan. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trees for Life, Westin Savannah Harbor 912-201-2000 Nov. 28-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Roswell Visitors Center 770-640-3253 Nov. 29-Dec. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victorian Christmas at Cannonball House, Macon 478-745-5982 Nov. 30-Dec. 30. . . . . . . . . . . . Black Nativity-Holiday Gospel Celebration, Atlanta 404-588-0308 Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley 478-967-2358 Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at the Crossroads, Perry 478-988-8000 Dec. 2-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa on Marietta Square 770-429-1115 Dec. 2-31. . . Ruby Red Christmas, Ruby Falls, Chattanooga, TN, Fri./Sat. (except 24) 423-821-2544 Dec. 2-Jan. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tybee Island for the Holidays 877-savannah.

Dec. 2-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lafayette, Georgia’s Amazing Christmas 706-639-1500 Dec. 3-18 . . Christmas Wine Celebration, 3 Sisters Vineyard, Dahlonega, weekends 706-865-9463 Dec. 3-22 . . . . . . Antebellum Christmas at Old Governor’s Mansion, Milledgeville 478-445-4545 Dec. 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Callanwolde, Atlanta 404-872-5338 Dec. 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country Christmas in Lights, The Rock Ranch 706-647-6374 Dec. 9-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Cornelia, Community House, Fri. & Sat. 706-778-8585

The next issue of the Guide to Georgia will be the Spring Issue which will include March, April, and May events.

To advertise in this issue, contact Patty Proctor at

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