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March 2021
Lakeside Calendar March 2021 Please note: Some events may be postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call or visit website prior to your trip. n Mar.2, Apr. 6, May 4 – Virtual Science Night presents Lungless Salamanders of the Blue Ridge on Mar. 2; Wood Warblers in Georgia on Apr. 6; and Tree Biology on May 4. Free, but pre-registration required. Info: www.elachee.org/770-535-1976. Buford Community Center n Mar. 6 – Remember When Rock Was Young featuring Craig Meyer at 8 p.m. in Sylvia Beard Theatre. Throughout Meyer’s career, he was repeatedly approached about his striking resemblance to Elton John and his uncanny ability to sound like the rock and roll legend. Meyer was eventually persuaded to expand his repertoire and began impersonating Sir Elton John. Today, he is considered to be the best Elton John tribute artist in the market. Admission: $30-35. n Mar. 12 – The Platters at 8 p.m. in Sylvia Beard Theatre. With classics such as “The Great Pretender,” “Only You” and their rendition of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” The Platters became one of the greatest vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. The Platters vocal evolution continues through the crisp, vocal stylings of members Wayne Miller, Adele “DD” Galinda Martin, Kenny Williams, Lance Bernard Bryant all under the direction of Michael Larson. Info: www.bufordcommunitycenter.com. Northeast Georgia History Center n Each Wednesday, at 2 p.m., The Northeast Georgia History Center presents a livestream for the general public to enjoy via Facebook or YouTube Live. Each Friday, the facility presents special member livestreams for local and digital members. Digital membership is $3/month or $35/year for member livestreams and more. Info: www.negahc.com. Piedmont College n Mar. 2 – Dr. Andrea M. Price, associate professor of music at Piedmont College, performs lieder, art song and
operatic areas with Piedmont alumnus and former instructor, Dr. Benji Stegner on piano. Performance: 7:30 p.m. n Mar. 25 – Piedmont College Singers, 7:30-8:30 p.m., perform in the college chapel a variety of works from the Renaissance to the present on the theme of “light.” Wallace Hinson, conductor. Louise Bass, organ. n Mar. 30 – Cantabile, the Conservatory’s 10-voice, elite vocal ensemble performs 5-6 p.m.in college chapel a variety of works from the 16th century to the present. Info: www.piedmont.edu. Quinlan Arts Center n Mar. 9, Apr. 13 – Ekphrasis for the Masses features 3-minute reading of poems (first 15 who register at the door). The monthly event leads up to National Poetry Month in April. Brown Bag Series (bring your lunch). Time: noon-1 p.m. Admission: Free. n Mar. 15-27 – 43rd Annual Fine Art Auction Gala 2021 Exhibit & Silent Auction (online & in-person) and on Saturday (Mar. 27) a Virtual Live Auction with Auctioneer Doug Carter. Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org. University of North Georgia n Mar. 5 –UNG Jazz Band Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., virtual mid-semester concert. Info: 678-717-3930. n Mar. 11 – “Together” Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., virtual concert featuring UNG Singers, Le Belle Voci, Patriot Choir and UNG Chorale. n Mar. 12 – Jazz Piano Night, virtual event at Dahlonega campus held at 7:30 p.m., features jazz and piano with UNG faculty – Joanna Kim, Vivian Doublestein, Andrew Santander, Joe Chapman, Mengyao Sun, Jose Garcia and David Peoples. Virtual event. n Mar. 25 – UNG Singers & Le Belle Voci Spring Concert, 7:30-8:30 p.m., virtual event. n Apr. 2 – UNG Piano Ensemble Recital, 7:30-8:30 p.m., virtual music event features UNG Piano ensembles from Gainesville and Dahlonega campus presenting multi-hands recital. Info: 678-717-3930. Info: ung.edu.
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