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42nd Powers Festival Coweta Labor Day weekend tradition continues: September 1st-3rd
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he 2012 Powers Festival Labor Day weekend will be held September 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the beautiful outdoor setting at Powers Pavilion in Newnan, Georgia. Same great outdoor venue! Same great three day weekend! This is the 42nd consecutive year this popular event has occurred. Over the past 42 years, hundreds of exhibitors from around the US have exhibited. This year exhibitors will be from Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Ohio, South Carolina, and Mississippi. The venue is expected to host over 12,000 attendees over the three day weekend. Powers Festival has been selected several times by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of “The Top Twenty Events” for the month of September. The annual festival includes something for everyone — art, crafts, demonstrations by artisans, festival food, entertainment, children’s activities, fresh vegetables, and more. Plantation skilled demonstrations
such as; blacksmithing, chair caning, broom making, and the grist mill will be grinding corn. Many artisans will be demonstrating at their booths. Several new artists have been added to the exhibitor line-up. The entertainment schedule is outstanding this year with eighteen bands on three stages! A new addition this year is a multiday ticket sold for $10.00 and can be used all three days! Check out the website or Facebook page for information and updates:www.powerspavilion.com
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2012 ADMISSION PRICE $ 7.00 Regular Admission $ 5.00 Senior Adult (+55) $ 5.00 Student (with ID) $ 5.00 Military (with ID) $10.00 Multi-Day Ticket Children under 12 FREE Parking is FREE.
50 things to do this summer
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Meal in a Pinch
a guide to activities and destinations
Newnan Stone Mountain Park’s Lasershow Spectacular This not-to-be missed Atlanta tradition promises to wow your family with stateof the-art digital graphics and awe-inspiring effects. Experience multi-dimensional magic on one of the world’s largest outdoor screens - Stone Mountain. More than 25 million people for more than 27 years have witnessed the Lasershow Spectacular. The Laser Canopy creates a dazzling display of neon laser lights featuring characters, stories, graphics and fireworks choreographed to popular musical scores, transforming the park into a natural amphitheater. The newly transformed show is enhanced with Mountainvision, a digital projection technology that adds 3-D like effects without the glasses. Stone Mountain Park is located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta on Highway 78. The laser show begins nightly at 9:30 p.m. and lasts about 45 minutes. You may bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Admission to the show is free with your $10 vehicle entrance fee to Stone Mountain Park. Call 770-498-5690 or visit www.stonemountainpark.com
Zoo Atlanta Looking for lions, tigers and pandas? Alligators, elephants and lizards? What about ostriches, apes or owls? All of these amazing animals and more live at Zoo Atlanta, one of Georgia’s most beloved destinations. Regular shows with the animals, a daily petting zoo, rides and animal feedings are just part of the many things to do. Zoo Atlanta was founded in 1889 and is one of the 10 oldest zoos in continuous operation in the U.S. Average annual attendance typically exceeds 700,000. The zoo maintains a collection of more than 1,000 animals, representing more than 200 species from around
Fiesta Chicken, Rice and Bean Casserole
Zoo Atlanta the world. Spanning nearly 40 acres of lush landscapes and inviting botanicals, the Zoo is a leader in building naturalistic habitats for wildlife. Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, just southeast of downtown Atlanta and I-20
DAWSONVILLE Amicalola Falls State Park One of the state’s most popular state parks resides in Northeast Georgia’s Dawson County and it’s primarily because of Amicalola Falls. This gorgeous waterfall is 729 feet in height, the tallest such waterfall in the southeast. An approach trail of 8.5 miles leads from the state park to Springer Mountain, but numerous other trails are also available for much shorter journeys. A traditional hotel stay can be found at the lodge atop the mountain, but rustic cottages and RV/Tent campsites are also available for overnighters. The Amicalola Falls State Park is lo-
cated at 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road in Dawsonville, Ga., about 35 miles due north of Cumming. The park is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. A parking fee of $5.00 is required. Call 1-706-265-4703 or visit www.georgiastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls
SAVANNAH River Street Plaza / City Market Bordering the thriving Savannah River port, Historic River Street in Savannah imparts old-world charm. The nine-block brick concourse is filled with old cotton warehouses. Cobblestone sidewalks are the setting for shopping along Savannah’s most famous street where ships glide up the Savannah River and people watching is a spectator sport. River Street Plaza boasts more than 75 boutiques, galleries,
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(Makes 6 to 8 servings) 2 cups water 2 teaspoons Instant Chicken Flavor Bouillon 3/4 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 bell pepper, any color, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups cooked, chopped or shredded chicken breast meat (about 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves) 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed well and drained 1 1/2 cups frozen, thawed corn, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart casserole dish. Bring water and bouillon to a boil in medium saucepan. Add rice; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is almost tender and most of liquid is absorbed (the rice will continue to cook in the casserole). Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Whisk together evaporated milk and eggs; stir into saucepan along with prepared rice, chicken, cheese, beans and corn. Spoon into prepared dish. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and edges are golden. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
For freeze ahead:
Prepare as above using two 2-quart casserole dishes; do not bake or sprinkle with cilantro. Allow casserole to cool to room temperature. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.