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Our Sun - Good for Children - 2/7/10 - 3 pm
Planetarium program. Free fun event. We can schedule a freee private showing of any planetrium program or video at other times for groups of 20-60 people. All programs are Biblically based. Call Ruth Wagner for a group reservation. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-337-2775 - Address: Sunrise Planetarium, Camp Sunrise, 1427 Slate Mine Rd. SE, Fairmount, GA 30139 |
Key Ingredients - 2/8 & 2/13/10 - Call for times
A project of the Museum on Main Street program of the Smithsonian Institution and the Federation of State Humanities Councils, Key Ingredients explores cooking traditions, the impact of technology on the cultivation, production and distribution of food, and the diversity of locations and contexts in which people gather together to eat. Free fun event!
Address: Historic Haralson County Courthouse, 145 Van Wert Street, Buchanan, GA 30113 |
A Grand Tour of the Solar System - 2/19/10 at 7 pm
Tellus Astronomer David Dundee offers a guided tour of the eight planets in our solar system plus Pluto. Call for admission fees. Phone: 770-606-5700 - Address: Tellus Planetarium & Observatory, NW Georgia Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Arsenic and Old Lace - 2/19 - 2/20 & 2/26 - 2/27/10 at 10 am (Matinee) and 7:30 pm
The play is the story of the eccentric Brewster family of Brooklyn, N.Y. In addition to the scheming old women who poison their victims with elderberry wine, the family includes Teddy, who suffers delusions that he is Theodore Roosevelt and that the Panama Canal runs through the cellar of his home. The locks he digs become convenient graves for the lonely men who fall victims to Aunt Martha and Aunt Abby’s machinations. When their nephew Mortimer discovers a body under the window seat of his aunts’ home, however, the elderly women ‘fess up to their deeds matter-of-factly and the events of the play become more absurd right up to a surprise ending. Ticket prices are $11 general admission, $9 seniors/students, and $8 groups of 15 or more.
Phone: 706-935-9000 - Address: The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736 |
Dr. Mel Foster - A Roland Hayes Recital - 2/21/10 at 3 pm
Dr. Foster will be singing selected songs from the many records performed legendary opera singer Roland Hayes. Hayes was the first black African American opera singer to garner international acclaim as a tenor. Cost: $15 for non-members and $12 for members.
Phone: 706-629-2599 - Address: Harris Art Center, 212 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701 |
Public Observatory - 2/22/10 at 7-8 pm
Using this window to the rest of the universe, West Georgia's students and people from the surrounding area have observed the Sun, Moon, planets, nebulas, star clusters, and galaxies. The facilities are available for observation of solar and lunar eclipses. Public observations are held if the sky is clear. Groups or organizations may request special observations conducted by Bob Powell by calling him at phone number below. Phone: 678-839-4095 - Address: University of West Georgia Observatory, Department of Physics, Carrollton, GA 30118 |
| Northeast GA Mountains |
Falconry Experience at Buck Shoals - 2/7/10 at 2-5 pm
Learn about the art of falconry with Buster Brown, Secretary/Treasurer and DNR Coordinator with the Georgia Falconry Association. A short presentation will be followed by a live hunt. Register in advance. $20/adult, kids free. $5 parking. Phone: 706-878-3087 - Address: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 - Located on Ga. Hwy. 75 Alt, 3 miles west of Helen. |
Exhibit: Melissa Harshman - 2/7, 2/9 - 2/12, 2/14, 2/16 - 2/19, 2/21, 2/23 - 2/26 & 2/28/10 -
Melissa Harshman’s work uses eclectic sources such as old cookbooks, dictionaries, memo books and other forms of printed ephemera to suggest and inspire new ideas. Harshman's work explores the different ways to combine a variety of recognizable images to create altered meaning and narration. Free fun event! Call for times Phone: 770-534-6263
Address: Brenau University, Simmons Visual Arts Center, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville, GA 30034 |
The History and Techniques of Printmaking - 2/7, 2/9 - 2/12, 2/14, 2/16 - 2/19, 2/21, 2/23 - 2/26 & 2/28/10 - Call for times
Over 50 prints by internationally significant printmakers will be featured. Works by John Martin, Hans Holbein the Younger, Albrecht Dürer, Ando (Utagawa) Hiroshige, Käthe Schmidt Kollwitz, and many others will be featured. Gallery hours are subject to change. Free fun event! Phone: 770-534-6263 - Address: Brenau University, Simmons Visual Arts Center, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville, GA 30034 |
Exhibit: Collected Impressions - 2/7, 2/9 - 2/12, 2/14, 2/16 - 2/19, 2/21, 2/23 - 2/26 & 2/28/10 - Call for times
Collected Impressions features prints from modern and contemporary women artists. Outdoor sculpture, paintings and a variety of media are scattered across campus in classroom buildings, offices and public places. These prints are from the Brenau University Permanent Art Collection, which includes more than 1,000 original art pieces. Free fun event! Phone: 770-534-6263 - Location: Brenau University Galleries, Downtown Gainesville, GA 30501 - Located adjacent to the historic Pearce Auditorium |
Tallulah Stairs Camp - 2/10, 2/12, 1/17, 2/19, 2/24 & 2/26/10
Join us in climbing the staircase inside this beautiful gorge. You'll stay in shape and get a little extra energy during the winter months. Bring lots of water, comfortable hiking shoes and shower supplies. Participants will have access to showers for cleaning up before you go to work. Register in advance. $30 for the two-month program. Free parking on Wednesdays. $5 parking.
Phone: 706-754-7981 - Address: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
The Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel overlooks the Chattahoochee River. It is in the heart of Helen, GA and surrounded by majestic NE GA mountains. This charming pet-friendly hotel features riverfront rooms, Jacuzzis, suites and a casual Restaurant. |
Ice Worlds - 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26/10 - 7:30 pm
You don’t need a parka to explore the polar regions! Ice Worlds takes you on a tour of frozen vistas throughout our solar system to explore the critical relationship between ice and life. From the icy moons of the outer planets to the recent Phoenix landing on Mars, this show immerses audiences in each landscape to show how ice behaves on very different worlds. Studying our neighbors in space increases our understanding of the natural cycles and human influence on ice, snow and water on our dynamic planet and its ever-changing climate. Narrated by two-time Academy Award nominee Emily Watson. Cost is $2-$3. Phone: 706-379-5195 or 706-379-5130
Address: Rollins Planetarium, Maxwell Center, Young Harris College, 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582-0068 |
Winter Pottery Fest - 2/13 - 2/15/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
Exhibits & video show how men and women settled these mountain valleys, shaping earth and water into vessels and implements necessary for survival. During the next century, families passed these skills to younger generations who have created face jugs, decorated ware and animal figures now valued and collected as distinctive folk art. Several folk potters will demonstrate how these traditional methods are used today. Following GA Hwy 255 north from the Museum, turn north on GA Hwy 197 toward Lake Burton to find more demonstrating artists at Hickory Flat Pottery, Cottage Garden Furniture & Burton Gallery and Emporium. In addition to viewing folk pottery, learn more about contemporary potters trained in studios where they encounter new techniques & perspectives for creating pottery.
Address: 283 Highway 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571 |
Artist Talk: Melissa Harshman - 2/17/10 at 6 pm
Melissa Harshman will discuss her inspiration for new projects when she uses eclectic sources from old cookbooks, memo books and more. Free fun event! Phone: 770-534-6263
Address: Brenau University, Thurmond McRae Lecture Hall, 625 Academy Street, Gainesville, GA |
The Observatory-Planetarium Public Education Nights - 2/19/10 at 8 pm
All shows are presented live. Since the shows are live with opportunities for spontaneous interaction from the audience, no two shows are exactly the same. The doors are open for seating at 7:30 pm and the show begins promptly at 8:00 pm. No admittance after the show begins. Please mute pagers and cell phones; also no flash photography during the show.
Free fun event! Phone: 706-864-1470 - Address: George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium, North Georgia College & State University, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA 30597 - NGAO is located approx 4 miles west of Dahlonega off of Hwy 9, 0.4 mile past the junction with Hwy 52. |
The Music Man - 2/19 - 2/21 & 2/26 - 2/28/10 - Call for times
An affectionate paean to Smalltown, USA of a bygone era, this musical follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cones the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Call the Elbert Theatre Box Office to purchase tickets, reserve seating, or for any further info.
Phone: 706-283-1049 - Address: Elbert Theatre, 100 S Oliver St., Elberton, GA 30635 |
Winter Botany - 2/20/10 at 1-4 pm
Ever wonder "what tree is this" without the benefit of a leaf for identification? Botanist Jim Sullivan will demonstrate how to follow clues to de-mystify plant ID in the winter. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-878-3087 - Address: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 - Located on Ga. Hwy. 75 Alt, 3 miles west of Helen. |
35th Annual "Fireside" Art & Craft Show - 2/20 - 2/21/10 at 9 am - 6 pm
Over 60 of the Southeast's finest artists and crafts people will be here for this Unicoi tradition. This juried show has a reputation for excellence and is a nice balance between fine arts and quality crafts. $5 parking. Handicap Accessible. Phone: 706-878-2201 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Thrills in the Hills Half-Marathon and Marathon - 2/27/10 at 8 am - 2 pm
This half marathon and marathon will be an off-road course following the park's scenic mountain bike trails. www.dirtyspokes.com Fee plus $5 parking. Phone: 770-867-3489 - Address: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680 |
Volunteer Training - 2/27/10 at 9 am - 12 pm
Learn more about this special conservation area and what volunteer opportunities are available. Come for training 9 - 11 am and stay for an optional tour of the facility from 11 am - noon.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Address: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 - Located on Ga. Hwy. 75 Alt, 3 miles west of Helen. |
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| Metro-Atlanta |
Gainesville State College offers campus classroom courses and online courses.
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Sunday Afternoon Fly Fishing Clinic - 2/7/10 at 2 pm
Casting is the backbone of this clinic; however, if time permits will also cover equipment, knot tying, and safety issues and other tricks of the trade. Master Instructor C. H. Brown suggest wearing long pants/shorts and hiking shoes, and bringing snacks, water and sun lotion. Georgia fishing license required. Register in advance. $15 or $12 with own gear. $5 parking.
Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
Diana: A Celebration - 2/7, 2/9-2/14, 2/16-2/21 & 2/23-2/28/10 - Call for times
The exhibition includes a series of 150 stunning objects that chronicle Diana’s life and invite the visitor to share the milestones of her many roles: as a youngster, schoolgirl and athlete; as the shy kindergarten teacher who captured the heart of the Prince and the public; as the young, ravishing royal bride; as the devoted mother, sister and daughter; and as the tireless charity advocate and spokeswoman. Also featured in the exhibition are portraits of her ancestors, family jewels, heirlooms, paintings, artifacts and photos, which provide historical context. Home movies filmed by her father and scenes from her childhood, her engagement to Prince Charles and the events leading up to the Royal Wedding are remembered and animated with video clips, personal possessions, photos, displays and letters. The glorious Royal Wedding gallery features her resplendent gown, diamond tiara, veil and 25 ft. train, shoes and parasol. Admission is $18.50.
Phone: 404-523-6275 - Address: Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 |
“Sealed with a Kiss” - 2/7 - 2/11/10 at 10 am - 6 pm
Make and take valentine cards for your family and friends. For each card you make you’ll create an extra card for Senior Meals on Wheels recipients! Drop in Monday-Saturday. Age 5-up; $1/ card (Meals on Wheels card is free!) Call for more information. Phone: 770-822-5414
Address: Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center, 100 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA |
Documented Rights - 2/9-2/13, 2/16-2/20 & 2/23/09 at 8:30 am - 5 pm
Featuring more than 80 documents, images, photographs and sound recordings that exemplify the depth of records in the National Archives chronicling the evolution of human and civil rights in the United States. From a slave manifest dated 1844 to the 5 cases that comprised the 1984 Brown v Board of Education decision, the exhibit gives voice to those who fought for or championed personal rights and freedoms. Each of the exhibits 5 historic theaters features a signature personality and thematic song intended to evoke the memories, longing and challenges of the time.
Phone: 770-968-2100 - Address: National Archives at Atlanta, 5780 Jonesboro Rd, Morrow, GA |
Beyond the Pyramids - 2/11 - 2/13, 2/18 - 2/20 & 2/25 - 2/27/10 at 1:30 pm
Thursday 8 pm - Friday 3 & 8 pm - Saturday 3 pm
The civilization of Ancient Egypt has fascinated us for thousands of years. With the planetarium projector as a time machine, journey into the istant past to observe the night sky and explore how math and astronomy was used to align the huge stone pyramids. Admission: Adults $4, Students $3 and Seniors $3. Phone: 678-874-7102 or 678-874-7100 - Address: Jim Cherry Memorial and Fernbank Observatory, 156 Heaton Park Dr, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307-1398 |
 Enjoy great fun! Historic Banning Mills has it all! Featuring lodging, delicious meals and loads of outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing Tree Flight Zip Line Canopy Tours. Great for getaways, family and group trips. |
New Manchester History Hike - 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27/10 at 1-3 pm
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead us to the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the impressive mill ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids (both providing great photo opportunities). $1-$2 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-732-5871 - Address: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 - Directions: Take I-20 W from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Rd, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Rd, go 2 miles and turn left on Mount Vernon Rd. |
The Sky Tonight - 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27/10 at 11 am
Presented live by a Fernbank astronomer, this is a guided tour through the constellations, planets, and events of the current evening sky. dmission: Adults $4, Students $3 and Seniors $3
Phone: 678-874-7102 or 678-874-7100 - Address: Jim Cherry Memorial and Fernbank Observatory, 156 Heaton Park Dr, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307-1398 |
Wine Tasting - 2/9, 2/11, 2/16, 2/18, 2/23 & 2/25/10 at 6-8 pm
Join us each week on Tuesday or Thursday from 6 to 8 pm to sample six wines. Prices range from $6 to $15 for the wine tastings. You may also enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers. Check with us on events connected with the Cobb Energy Centre. Phone: 770-272-0014
Address: WineStyles of Cumberland, 2959 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
Literary Center at Margaret Mitchell House: Victoria Rowell, The Women Who Raised Me - 2/11/10 at 7 pm
Join us for an evening lecture and book signing with Victoria Rowell discussing her new book, The Women Who Raised Me. Victoria Rowell has played a multitude of roles in her career as a two-time Emmy Award-nominated and an eleven-time NAACP Image Award-winning actress. But as many women as she’s played in her professional life, even more have played starring roles in her personal life as foster mothers, caretakers, social service workers, neighbors, friends, teachers, grand dames, and mentors, all of whom Rowell honors in her touching memoir, The Women Who Raised Me. The book is a tribute to the amazing women who cared for her when her birth mother could not, as well as to the foster system that brought them into her life. Phone: 404-814-4150 Address: Margaret Mitchell House, 990 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
Mother-Son Dance - 2/12/10 at 7-9 pm
Moms, bring your valentine for fun-filled festivities and light refreshments (no Dads allowed). Age 4-up; $10/person; pre-registration required, call - Code PPCC14101
Phone: 770-831-4173 - Address: Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA |
Valentine Dinner and Dance - 2/12/10 at 6:30-10:30 pm
Spend an evening in paradise with the one you love! Sweethearts, friends and family will dine and dance the night away to a live band and a gourmet catered dinner. Guests will receive a souvenir photo and a chance for special giveaways. Age 18-up; $75/couple, pre-registration required, space is limited, call - Code: GHCH14101. Limited seating for tables of two. This is a non-alcoholic event. Phone: 770-822-5450 - Address" Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA |
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Fridays in February: From Slave to Soldier: The African American Experience during the Civil War - 2/12/10 at 10 am - 1 pm
In celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta History Center invites students to experience African American history, culture, and achievements representing four historic time periods. Each program includes a tour of History Center exhibitions, live performances, and hands-on activities. In conjunction with the exhibition Let Your Motto Be Resistance, each Fridays in February program includes a guided tour of the exhibition and a living history performance based on one of the influential African Americans featured in the exhibition. Admission is $7 per student; one adult is admitted free for every 5 students. Title 1 schools receive a discounted rate of $4 per student. For more information or to register, contact us. Phone: 404-814-4110 - Address: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
“Cut it Out” - 2/13/10 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Have fun and get messy as we bake, decorate, and eat your delicious cookie creations! You provide the fun, we’ll provide supplies! Age 3-up; $3/person; pre-registration required by 2/11, Call - Code: LSCC14123. Phone: 770-723-9516 - Address: Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road, Norcross, GA |
Basic Fly Fishing Clinic - 2/13/10 at 10 am - 12 pm
The two-hour clinic covers equipment, knot tying, casting, safety issues and other tricks of the trade. If time permits participants may stay to catch the “Fish of Fish.” Instructors C. H. Brown and Michael Reilley suggest wearing long pants/shorts and hiking shoes, and bringing snacks, water and sun lotion. Georgia fishing license required. Register in advance. $15 or $12 with own gear plus $5 parking. Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
Lost Person Prevention - 2/13/10 at 10 am
Learn simple techniques for not getting lost and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors of Georgia. Search and Rescue Dog Team will be joining the class. Register in advance. $5 parking. Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
Introduction to Backpacking - 2/13/10 at 2 pm
This beginner's class will take place in an outdoor classroom. This is a great introduction on how to prepare for backcountry hiking; what is essential, how to save weight, and what to leave at home. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Located 18 miles southeast of Atlanta on Ga. Hwy. 155 via 120 exit #68. |
Mountain Top Adventure Hike - 2/14/10 at 2 pm
These guided hikes depart from Panola's nature center and are for people in good physical condition. This hike allows visitors to see Panola Mountain up close, as a ranger explains why the mountain is protected and what we can do to preserve granite outcrops. Bring sturdy shoes, water, bug spray and your camera. Rain or shine. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
The Galileo Project: Revealing Hidden Worlds - Brother Guy Consolmagno, Vatican Observatory - 2/16/2010 at 7:30 - 10 pm
This year-long series of events will explore Galileo's complex life and innovative work, and it will help us engage the challenges we all face when pushing the boundaries of exploration in the quest for knowledge. Lectures at the Observatory in this anniversary year focus on Galileo’s contributions to astronomy and to changing the way we see the universe around us. Note special lecture location: Evans Dining Hall, Rooms A, B, C.
Phone: 404-471-5800 - Address: Bradley Observatory and Delafield Planetarium, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Agnes Scott College, 141 E College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 |
The Big Read Kick Off Party - 2/17/10 at 6-9:30 pm
Join us for a unique after-hours program with a nod to the Harlem Renaissance during the Big Read kick-off party. Enjoy living history performances by Yvonne Singh as she portrays Zora Neale Hurston, author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, musical performances by singer/songwriter Kyshona Armstrong, and guided tours of the exhibition Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits. Light refreshments and a cash bar are available. The first 50 visitors through the door receive a free copy of the book, Their Eyes Were Watching God. Free fun event! Phone: 404-814-4000 - Address: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
Fridays in February: The Great Migration: From the Jim Crow South to the Harlem Renaissance 2/19/10 at 10 am - 1 pm
In celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta History Center invites students to experience African American history, culture, and achievements representing four historic time periods. Each program includes a tour of History Center exhibitions, live performances, and hands-on activities. In conjunction with the exhibition Let Your Motto Be Resistance, each Fridays in February program includes a guided tour of the exhibition and a living history performance based on one of the influential African Americans featured in the exhibition. Admission is $7 per student; one adult is admitted free for every 5 students. Title 1 schools receive a discounted rate of $4 per student. For more information or to register, contact the School Programs office. Phone: 404-814-4110 - Address: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
Mix & Match Craft Day - 2/20/10 at 10:30 am - Noon
It’s a craft extravaganza! Kids can make an unlimited number of assorted crafts! Age 5-12; $8/person; pre-registration required; call - Code: BPCC14100. Phone: 770-614-2060
Address: Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd, Buford, GA |
Saturday Mountain Hike - 2/20/10 at 10 am - 1:30 pm
These guided hikes depart from Panola's nature center and are for people in good physical condition. This hike allows park visitors to see Panola Mountain up close, as the Ranger explains the reasons Panola Mountain is protected, and what we can all do to preserve the natural beauty of granite outcrops. Bring sturdy shoes, water, bug spray, and your camera! The Panola Mountain hike starts at 10am and generally lasts 3-4 hours. Rain or shine. Call to register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Located 18 miles SE of Atlanta on Ga. Hwy. 155 via 120 exit #68. |
Tree Top Excursions: Introduction Climb - 2/20/10 at 1-4 pm
Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory climb to Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing (CARE TTC). Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. Register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Located 18 miles SE of Atlanta on Ga. Hwy. 155 via 120 exit #68. |
Backcountry Geology Hike - 2/21/10 at 1-4 pm
Geologist and Friends member John Johnston will lead a moderate three-mile hike identifying rock types and explaining how they formed. Explore the beautiful Jack's Branch area and the seldom visited rock quarry of New Manchester. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-732-5871 - Address: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 |
Fridays in February: The Civil Rights Movement - 2/26/10 at 10 am - 1 pm
In celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta History Center invites students to experience African American history, culture, and achievements representing four historic time periods. Each program includes a tour of History Center exhibitions, live performances, and hands-on activities. In conjunction with the exhibition Let Your Motto Be Resistance, each Fridays in February program includes a guided tour of the exhibition and a living history performance based on one of the influential African Americans featured in the exhibition. Admission is $7 per student; one adult is admitted free for every 5 students. Title 1 schools receive a discounted rate of $4 per student. For more information or to register, contact the School Programs office. Phone: 404-814-4110 - Address: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
| Coast & Islands |
Super Museum Sunday - 2/7/10 at 8 am - 5 pm
Join us for a fun day at the ending site of General Sherman's infamous "March to the Sea." All coastal museums are free on Super Museum Sunday. Handicap Accessible. Free fun event!
Phone: 912-727-2339 - Address: Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 |
Colonial Faire & Muster - 2/7/10 at 10 am - 4 pm
Learn about Colonial Georgia during the 18th century with a military encampment, sutlers' row, craft demonstrations, military demonstrations, and period music and dance.
Phone: 912-353-3023 - Address: Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406 - Located 10 miles southeast of Savannah’s historic district on Skidaway Road. |
Savannah Book Festival - 2/7/10 at 10 am
Nationally-known and local bestselling authors and their avid readers will descend upon Telfair Square in historic Savannah, Georgia for the Third Annual Savannah Morning News Savannah Book Festival. Free fun event! Phone: 912-358-0575 - Location: Telfair Square, Downtown Historic District Savannah, GA 31401 |
Island Treasures - 2/7 - 2/14 & 2/16 - 2/28/10 at 12
A group of highly skilled artisans from across the U.S. to create an array of stunning, hand-worked glass globes. “Beach Buddies” hide these floats along Jekyll Island's beache for lucky visitors to find. For the lucky ones that find and Island Treasure, it is theirs to take home. $5 parking. Phone: 912-635-3636 - Address: 100 James Rd., Jekyll Island, GA 31527 |
Nocturnal Nature at the Okefenokee Wildlife and Refuge - 2/9/10
Join staff and volunteers to listen and look for bats, frogs, raccoons, and owls, as well as other creatures of the night, on a 1.5 mile stroll down Swamp Boardwalk. Pre-registration required!
Phone: Okefenokee NWR Visitor Center - 912-496-7836 - Address: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537 - Directions: 11 miles southwest of Folkston off Hwy. 121/23, Folkston, GA 31537 |
A Great Day in Harlem - 2/11/10 at 7 pm
GIAHA partners with The Links, Inc. to present this fascinating documentary about the gathering of America's jazz community for a 1958 photo in Harlem, a film rich in history and anecdotes about the music and the people who created it. Call for tickets. Phone: 912-262-6934 - Address: Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., (Corner of F St., Historic Downtown), Brunswick, GA |
2nd Annual Mardi Gras Tybee - 2/12 - 2/13/10
Tybee is a natural setting for the Mardi Gras event due to its unique character and fun-loving residents. The event will encompass the traditions of Mardi Gras, an event with origins dating back to the ancient Romans and carried on today in cities such as Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras is held on the last day before the start of Lent. Tybee will be dressed in an array of purple, gold and green flags depicting the Tybee Island Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras Tybee will include a Masquerade Ball, the Mardi Gras Tybee Parade, the Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party featuring free live entertainment and more. Free event, $1 parking. Phone: 912-786-5393 - Location: Tybee Island, GA 31328 |
Mardi Gras Festival - 2/13/10 at 9 am - 6 pm
A family oriented festival in Historic St. Marys featuring a bicycle tour, 5 k run, street dance, parade, arts, crafts & food vendors. On stage music & entertainment & karoke contest. Lots of fun for all ages. Join us for the parade, entertainment, games & other fun. Free fun event!
Phone: 912-882-4000 or toll free 866-868-2199 - Address: 406 Osborne Street, St. Marys, GA |
Mardi Gras Ball - 2/13/10 at 7 pm - 12 am
A formal Costume Ball & Dinner held in St. Marys. A little bit of New Orleans in Georgia. It is the perfect way to wrap up the festivities of our Mardi Gras Festival. Come dine & dance with us. Call for more info and fees. Phone: 912-882-4000 or toll free 866-868-2199
Address: 406 Osborne Street, St. Marys, GA |
St Marys Community Market - 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27/10 at 9 am - 1 pm
Experience the flavor of a European open-air market right in your own back yard! Fresh produce direct from our Georgia farmers. Fresh seafood caught less than twelve hours old. Sweet honey from local bee hives. The aroma of freshly baked goods wafting on the breeze. Completely organic products from the Amish Market. Dog and Cat lovers can peruse products that are affordable, healthy with natural ingredients. Delicious unique varieties of jams, jellies, canned and pickled goods that tantalize your taste buds. Every Saturday of each Month from 9am - 1pm. Located in downtown St Marys on the Pavilion. With plenty of vendors you'll be sure to find what you're looking for. Phone: 912-882-8111 - Address: W St Marys Street, St Marys, GA 31558 |
Valentine's Day Weddings in the Davenport House Garden - 2/14/10 at 5 - 7 pm
Get married in the museum's beautiful courtyard garden and make this a Valentine's Day to remember! Ceremonies will be offered every 10 minutes. A local judge will officiate. Reservations are required. $100 fee. Phone: 912-236-8097 - Address: Isaiah Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State Street, Savannah, GA 31401 |
Sandhill Crane Awareness Day & Wings Over the Swamp at the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge - 2/15/10
Activities, games, demonstrations, and bird walks provide visitors information about Sandhill Cranes and other birds that rely on the refuge for survival. Phone: Okefenokee NWR Visitor Center - 912-496-7836 - Address: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537 - Directions: 11 miles southwest of Folkston off Hwy. 121/23, Folkston, GA 31537 |
Nocturnal Nature at the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge - 2/15/10
Join staff and volunteers to listen and look for bats, frogs, raccoons, and owls, as well as other creatures of the night, on a 1.5 mile stroll down Swamp Boardwalk. Pre-registration required! Phone: Okefenokee NWR Visitor Center - 912-496-7836 - Address: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537 - Directions: 11 miles southwest of Folkston off Hwy. 121/23, Folkston, GA 31537 |
Chicago City Limits: Wikiphobia - 2/20/10 at 8 pm
Touring company of famous comedy improv troupe presents a hilarious show about the Internet and virtual life on line, a wild and wacky journey through a modern world gone mad. Call for tickets and reservations. Phone: 912-262-6934 - Address: Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., (Corner of F St., Historic Downtown), Brunswick, GA 31520 |
Creative Palette Convention - 2/25 - 2/28/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
Classes & vendors will be in the unique shops of our Historic District. Everyone is invited to experience the true feeling of Southern Hospitality as you meander through the various historic buildings, boutiques, B&B's and the Orange Hall House Museum.
Phone: 912-882-4000 or toll free 866-868-2199 - Address: 406 Osborne Street, St. Marys, GA |
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24th Annual Southern Gardening Symposium - 2/7/10 at 8 am
Featuring a pre-conference tour of Jim Scott’s fantastic Lake Martin Garden with imaginative use of water features, a one-stop Gardening Marketplace workshops, silent and live auction for unique plans and garden items, autograph session with noted gardening book authors, and many outstanding speakers. Designed for beginner to professional gardeners. Cost is $200-$225. Phone: 1-800-CALLAWAY - Address: Callaway Gardens, 17800 U.S. Hwy. 27, Intersection of Ga. Hwys. 18/354, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
A Chorus Line - 2/9 - 2/10/10 at 7:30-9:30 pm
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for, the one opportunity to win what they’ve always dreamed of—a chance to dance in a Broadway show. This musical is for everyone who’s ever had a dream and has put everything on the line to achieve it. Winner of nine Tony Awards® (including Best Musical) and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best. Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
CSU Wind Orchestra - 2/11/10 at 7:30 pm
Works by American composers Charles Ives and Howard Hanson are complimented by compositions from contemporary composers David Gillingham and Chin Yi. This concert boasts a variety of styles for the listener and even incorporates Jules Fucik’s famous “Florentiner” march. Dr. Sean Powell conducts. Call for cost. Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Great Backyard Bird Count - 2/11 - 2/15/10 at 9 am - 4:45 pm
FDR was an avid bird collector in his youth, and guests can join others by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Other count locations include the National Fish Hatchery in Warm Springs and FD Roosevelt State Park on Pine Mountain, recently named an Important Bird Area. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. Handicap Accessible. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Address: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd., Warm Springs, GA 31830 |
Great Backyard Bird Count - 2/12 - 2/15/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
Count birds in Warm Springs,at the National Fish Hatchery, Roosevelt's Little White House and FD Roosevelt State Park. Are you interested in Ecotourism and Sustainable travel? Would you like to participate in a nationwide campaign and scientific study to count birds during the heart of winter? Bring your family and join us for our Annual Warm Springs Georgia Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) every Presidents Day Weekend. Please call for more info and addresses.
Phone Numbers: National Fish Hatchery 706-655-3620 - Admission to Roosevelt's Little White House 706-655-5851 - Parking Pass Fee at FD Roosevelt State Park 706-663-4858 |
CSU Horn Choir - 2/12/10 at 7:30 pm
Music for two, three, four, and more horns! Historical works and newly composed pieces are heard side by side in this concert by the CSU Horn Choir. Dr. Kristen Hansen directs. Free fun event! Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Studio Theater,, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Astronomy Night - 2/13/10 at 7-9 pm
This program includes a slide presentation that is followed by the viewing the night skies through telescopes. Visitors may bring their own telescopes for instructions and/or viewing. Free event and $5 parking. Phone: 229-838-4706 - Address: Providence Canyon State Park, 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C |
CSU Voice Studio - 2/14/10 at 4 pm
The voice students of Earl Coleman, The William and Isabelle Curry Eminent Scholar Chair in Voice, present an “Afternoon of Love Songs” from the classical art song and musical theatre repertoire in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Free fun event! Phone: 706-649-7225
Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA |
Charlie Chaplin's City Lights - 2/14/10 at 6:30-9:30 pm
Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries will be served before the concert. It's a great love story. You'll laugh. You'll cry. The final scene will touch your heart in ways you won't believe. It's one of the great silent films, but this showing will include the CSO in the pit providing a musical score as a complement to Chaplin's great achievement. Join "The Little Tramp," the blind flower girl, and the CSO for the most romantic Valentine's Day concert ever.
Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Maureen Gallagher, Viola - 2/15/10 at 7:30 pm
Join Professor Maureen Gallagher, Schwob School of Music’s Associate Professor of Viola, and former CSU Professor of Viola Manuel Díaz in a rare collaboration of Bach’s beautiful Brandenburg Concerto #6 for two violas. Additional performers include Schwob Collaborative Pianist Yien Wang, Professor of Cello Troy Stuart, and Professor of Bass and Jazz Studies Alex Pershounin. Other works include a duet by Dittersdorf for bass and viola, a duet for percussion and viola featuring Dr. Paul Vaillancourt, and a work by Hindemith for solo viola. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Alex Pershounin, Bass - 2/18/10 at 7:30 pm
Dr. Alex Pershounin, Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Bass, presents a recital of classical and jazz music featuring double bass as a virtuoso solo voice. The program features works by Bottesini, Dragonetti, and Koussevitzky, as well as original compositions. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Robert Cram, Flute - 2/19/10 at 7:30 pm
Join Canadian flutist Robert Cram and Schwob Collaborative Pianist Yien Wang in a delightful evening of music for flute and piano. Principal flutist of the National Arts Center Orchestra for 23 years, Robert Cram brings passion, energy, and sincerity to every performance. It’s one you won’t want to miss! Free fun event! Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Sweet Honey in the Rock - 2/19/10 at 7:30-9:30 pm
From Psalm 81:16 comes the promise of people being fed by honey out of the rock. The metaphor of sweet honey in the rock captures the essence of these African American women. The group’s repertoire is steeped in the sacred music of the Black church and songs of struggle for justice everywhere. Sweet Honey in the Rock presents a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of Blues, spirituals, rap, reggae, African chants, Hip Hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz improvisation. Cost: $10-$42. Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Romeo and Juliet - 2/20 & 2/25 - 2/28/10 - Call for times
ChattShakes gives you a very special Valentine...the most famous love story in the world! Two households...an ancient feud...young lovers...sword fights...all the trappings are there, but we're stripping it down to its essence. You'll experience passion heightened and love discovered anew in our intimate setting, as we continue our commitment to recharging Shakespeare for our modern times. Tickets are $12-$15. Phone: 702-423-6366 - Address: Chattahoochee Shakespeare Company, 1242 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
CSU Percussion Ensemble - 2/21/10 at 4 pm
The CSU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Paul Vaillancourt, performs an exciting program of works by composers Charles Griffin, Christopher Deane, Edgard Varese, Bob Becker, and John Cage. Free fun event! Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Chopin & Schumann 200th Anniversary Series, Part II - 2/22/10 at 7:30 pm
The second concert in the Chopin & Schumann 200th Anniversary Series features piano students of Professor Gila Goldstein: Alice Barna, Luis Munoz, Jakari Rush, Cesil Song, and Huan Yang. In the program: Ballades No. 3 & 4 and Scherzo No. 2 by Chopin, as well as “Papillons” and “Carnaval” by Schumann. Please call for more info and fees. Phone: 706-649-7225
Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile - 2/23/10 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm
“Why didn’t someone think about mixing bluegrass, jazz and classical music together sooner? Chris Thile is doing it with his new outfit and the result is totally mind-blowing.” Punch Brothers is composed of five fiercely talented musicians: Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle), Chris Eldridge (guitar), Noam Pikelny (banjo), and Paul Kowert (bass). The group’s first album, How to Grow a Woman from the Ground, received a Grammy® award nomination. Tickets are $10 - $32. Phone: 706-256-3620 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
Sergiu Schwartz, Violin - 2/25/10 at 7:30 pm
Violinist Sergiu Schwartz has garnered world-wide critical acclaim as “one of the best violinists of his generation” (Le Soleil, Canada), while Fanfare notes that “Schwartz’s CD should provide a great sense of optimism that a younger violinist still commands such assured rhetoric and expressive resources. Heifetz, Milstein, Oistrakh, Isaac Stern, Francescatti – they all come to mind.” He is joined by pianist Gila Goldstein and cellist Andres Díaz in a program of favorite Romantic masterworks. Professor Sergiu Schwartz holds The William B. and Sue Marie Turner Distinguished Chair in Music at the Schwob School of Music. Cost: $20
Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
CSU Jazz Band - 2/26/10 at 7:30 pm
The award-winning CSU Jazz Band presents an evening of jazz music featuring selections from a wide range of jazz styles, from classic swing to contemporary fusion and beyond. Dr. Alex Pershounin directs. Free fun event! Phone: 706-649-7225 - Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Studio Theater, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 |
CSU Guitar Symposium, Duo Spiritoso and Carlos Perez - 2/27/10 at 8 pm
The first concert of the 11th Annual CSU Guitar Symposium features the return of the acclaimed Duo Spiritoso (Jeffrey Mcfadden [Canada] and Andrew Zohn [USA]) as well as the Columbus debut of Chilean phenomenon Carlos Perez. Cost: $20. Phone: 706-649-7225
Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA |
CSU Guitar Symposium, Elliott Frank and SoloDuo - 2/28/10 at 7:30 pm
The second evening concert of the 11th Annual CSU Guitar Symposium marks the return of two of the best loved acts of past symposia: American Elliot Frank and the unparalleled SoloDuo (Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela- Italy). Cost: $20 Phone: 706-649-7225
Address: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, in Legacy Hall, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA |
| Historic Heartland |
Conyers Ice Skating Rink Schedule - 2/7/10 - Call for times
Bring your friends and family and have a great time skating in the picturesque setting of Olde Town Conyers. $7 skate fee. & $2 skate rentals. Call for times. Phone: 770-554-7506
Address: Olde Town Conyers Pavilion, 949 South Main Street, Conyers, GA 30012 |
Garden Earth Naturalist Home-School Club - 2/7 - 2/24/10 at 9-11 am
Each GEN club meeting will offer exciting hands-on opportunities for youth to learn about a different ‘earthy’ topic. Club members will explore ‘free services’ that all ecosystems provide such as pollination, air and water purification, pest control, soil production and recycling as they participate in discovery hunts, environmental games, nature hikes, crafts and more. Youth will have the opportunity to collect data as ecologists in the forest and streams at the Garden. GEN club members will earn a certificate as they complete their eight week learning adventure. JOIN THE FUN! Cost: members $40; non-members $44.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 1, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
D-Day "Down To Earth"-The 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment and The Air Invasion of Normandy - 2/7 - 2/28/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
An Exhibit on D-Day in WWII- June 6, 1944-is now open. It highlights the heroic actions of the paratroopers of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment that trained at Fort Benning, Georgia, and jumped from C-47 troop carriers into battle zones over Europe on D-Day. The 6,000 square-foot walk-through exhibit is located in the Museum's new World War II Exhibit Hangar, opened on Oct. 17, 2008. One of the most comprehensive exhibits ever built at the Museum,"Down To Earth" is a sight and sound interactive exhibit explaining how American and Allied Military forces planned and executed a monumental air, sea nad land assault on Europe to ultimately defeat Germnany and its Nazi occupation of the continent. Free fun event! Phone: 478-926-6870 - Address: Museum of Aviation, Hwy. 247 & Russell Pkwy., Warner Robins, GA 31088 |
Mark Smith Planetarium Shows - 2/7, 2/9-2/14, 2/16-2/21, 2/23-2/28/10 at 4-4:45 pm
The daily planetarium feature presents a new astronomical topic every few months. Hear stories about constellations or find out about the latest discoveries in our solar system. Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Admission: Free with Museum admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students $5, Children 2-11 $4, Members are Free. Call to find out the current show information. Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: Mark Smith Planetarium, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA |
The Light-Hearted Astronomer - 2/7 - 2/28/10 - Tues-Sun at 4 pm & Sat-Sun at 2 pm
Unaided eye and binocular observing are promoted in this adaptation of the Ken Fulton book, along with the personal experience and enjoyment of astronomy. Learn how not to buy a telescope and what other equipment and information you will need to enjoy a lifetime of stargazing. Call for admission fees. Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: Museum of Arts & Sciences, Mark Smith Planetarium, 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210-4806 |
Zumba® at the Garden – 2/7 – 2/24/10 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Wednesdays Only)
What better way to start your new year’s resolution with a dance party! What is Zumba? Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba®! Zumba® and Zumba® Fitness are registered trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC. members $48; non-members $60 – or- pay at the door members $8; non-members $10
Phone: 706-542-6014 -Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Great Room, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Yoga – 2/8 – 2/15/10 at 12 Noon – 1 pm (Mondays only)
This class is appropriate for all levels. This class will help you build muscle, increase cardiovascular health, and improve flexibility through deep stretching. Cost: members $54; non-members $63—OR—pay at the door members $10; non-members $12.
Phone: 706-542-6014 -Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Great Room, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Botanically Inspired Silk Scarf Creations - 2/9/10 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Inspired by the rich colors and patterns of nature, you will dye your own silk scarves. Two decorating techniques will be taught and at the end of the evening you will possess the skills to create your own personalized gifts at home. Treat yourself to an early Valentine’s Day indulgence or make one for someone you love. Cost: members $24; nonmembers $27.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Twilight Toasts in the Garden - 2/11/10 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early at Twilight Toasts, an eclectic event that combines a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and an art exhibit – all in a tropical conservatory. Wine selection will be by Five Points Bottle Shop and hors d’oeuvres by Trumps Catering. Ernest ‘Bubba’ Beasley and Jason Royer will be playing jazz on bass and guitar. So gather with friends or break away from your evening routine and come to the Garden for a fun, yet relaxing evening. Cost: members $20, non-members $25. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center and Conservatory, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Sky Over Macon - 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26/10 at 8 pm
This live star talk explores the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia. Updated each week, this program provides the latest information about current and upcoming celestial events for those who want to learn how to find constellations or planets in the sky, or increase their knowledge of astronomy. Note: Because the main Museum building is usually closed, seating for Sky Over Macon will be made through the Planetarium outside door, starting approx. 10-15 minutes before showtime. Program lasts approx. 45 minutes. Free fun event, but donations accepted.
Weekly Telescope Viewing: After the show, see the real night sky through our telescopes! The largest telescope can offer well over 100 times magnification. As winter progresses, we will offer spectacular views of the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and much more! Call for admission cost. Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: Museum of Arts & Sciences, Mark Smith Planetarium, 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210-4806 |
Belles, Bloomers, Letters and Lives of 1800'S Georgia Women - 2/13/10 at 10 am - 4 pm
Jennifer O'Kelley who travels around Georgia, and the nation, will bring her suitcases that contain a treasure trove of 19th Century ladies' garments, accessories, and letters. She will present a lecture from 10-11 am, and guests can view an exhibit from 11 am - 4 pm.
Phone: 478-745-5982 - Address: Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201 |
Larry, Cat in Space - Children's Show - 2/13, 2/20 & 2/27/10 at Noon
Meet an inquisitive cat that takes a trip to the moon! Larry's owner Diana gets a job as a lunar geologist. Missing her, Larry smuggles himself on board a space plane, finds Diana and her friends and learns about the moon's environment. Call for admission fees.
Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: Museum of Arts & Sciences, Mark Smith Planetarium, 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210-4806 |
Our Shared Forests Saturday Program Series - 2/13 - 2/27/10 at 10:00 -11:30 am
Join this fun Saturday adventure and share what you learned by leading an activity station at our annual Forest Festival on March 3rd! Our Shared Forests (OSF) is Ecuador and Georgia’s Migratory Bird Partnership. In Ecuador, OSF targets habitat conservation throughout the Chocó Andean Corridor, one of the earth’s top five biodiversity hotspots. While, in both Ecuador and Georgia, it aims at creating awareness about 10 bird species that migrate between both regions. This Saturday program series explores migratory birds and their shared habitats through exciting hands-on activities including discovery hunts, bird observation and ID at feeding stations, a migration game, hikes, related crafts and a variety of other hands-on activities. Cost: members $10; non-members $12. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 1, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Plant Propagation (Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course) - 2/16/10 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
This course will focus primarily on vegetative propagation methods applicable to native plants, providing students with basic knowledge of plant growth and morphology, as well as the technical and mechanical skills required for successful propagation. Cost: members $40; non-members $45. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
Georgia National Rodeo - 2/18 - 2/20/10 at 8 am - 8 pm
Fun family event. Please call for general info, fees, ect..
Phone: 1-800-987-3247 - Address: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 |
Get Out and Prune your Plants! - 2/19/10 at 9:30 – 11:30 am
February is the perfect time to prune many trees and shrubs before new growth emerges. Join Ken to learn various pruning techniques as well as the do's and don'ts of pruning your home landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to try different pruning tools and techniques. Cost: members $10; non-member $12. Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
2010 Southern Garden Heritage Conference - 2/19/10 at 9 am – 4 pm
Robin Salmon will open the conference with a lecture about garden sculpture and close the conference with a presentation about Brookgreen Gardens, one of America's finest sculpture gardens. Sue Burgess will provide a brief history of efforts to save the historic Root House in Marietta and create a garden of the period. Keyes Williamson will provide an update on work being done to preserve the Elizabeth Lawrence Garden in Charlotte. John Waters and Jim Cothran will provide a look into the architecture and gardens of Savannah and their interrelationships. And Gerard Krewer will speak about some of Georgia's rare and unusual fruits-some familiar and some unfamiliar. Amateurs and professionals alike are sure to find this conference interesting and informative. Cost: members$95; non-members $110.
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Callaway Building Auditorium, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
The 5th Annual Macon Film Festival - 2/19 - 2/21/10 - Call for times
Festival is at Macon's own Cox Capitol Theatre in historic downtown.
MAGA - The Macon Georgia Film & Video Festival celebrates the art and craft of the moving image and to give light to films which rarely appear in Macon, particularly those that are independent, experimental, and short in length. MAGA is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences and filmmakers alike by offering innovative and imaginative films both mainstream and independent in nature. The Macon Georgia Film & Video Festival is open to filmmakers working in all media, genres, and themes.
Phone: 478-319-0243 - Address: Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon, GA 31201 |
Winter Tree Identification (Certificate in Native Plants Elective Course) - 2/20/10 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Students will learn the basics of identifying deciduous trees in their dormant condition by observing and describing twigs, bark, leaf scars, fruits, branching patterns, and tree form. Students will use a hand lens and a simple dichotomous key for woody plants to identify species. Class time will be divided between classroom exercises and a field trip to the deciduous woods at the Botanical Garden. Cost; members $40; non-members $45
Phone: 706-542-6014 - Address: State Botanical Garden, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Visitor Center, Classroom 2, Athens, Georgia 30605 |
2010 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - 2/20/10
Al Ciraldo, Ed Everett, Ernie Johnson, Sam Mitchell, Larry Rakestraw, Ron Simmons, and Suzanne Yoculan will be enshrined alongside Georgia's best as the newest members of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Join the hall's inductees, board members, and staff as they honor these greats at the historic Macon City Auditorium. Phone: 478-752-1585 - Address: Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 |
17th Annual Taste of Athens - 2/21/10
This event draws an estimated crowd of 2,000 food enthusiasts eager to experience the culinary creations of over 50 local food and beverage establishments. The evening also includes a silent auction, plus the 2009 Red Clay Chef competition. This fun-spirited event pairs two local chefs in a challenge of skill, creativity and flair for flavor. Once a secret ingredient is revealed, the chefs have one hour to prepare an award-winning dish, to be determined by a panel of judges.
Address: The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601 |
| Classic South |
Meteor Madness - Geminid Adventure - 2/14/09 at 2-5 pm
Adventurers will be led to a dark lakeshore point for a spectacular view of the Geminid Meteor shower. After the display, enjoy an early morning breakfast of coffee and cheese grits prepared over a campfire. Bring a blanket or chair for comfort. Note: In case of overcast or rain, this event will be canceled. Phone: 706-541-0321 - Address: Mistletoe State Park, 3723 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA 30802 |
Dailey & Vincent - 2/19/09 at 7:30 pm
The mighty duo Dailey & Vincent are back at the Imperial Theatre to play some more of their foot-stomping, head-shaking bluegrass. Admission is $12.50 - $35.
Phone: 706-828-3867 - Address: Imperial Theatre, 749 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
| Plantation Trace |
Gardening & Farming with Arthritis - 2/8/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Whether you have a small home garden or a large farm, we will show you effective ways to reduce the stress on your joints. During this interactive workshop, you will learn how planting modifications, tool adaptations, and other effective strategies can make a difference in managing arthritis pain. After the morning session, you will discover the many health benefits of Tai Chi. We have a wide range of dates and times to choose from. Dress is casual. Registration fee is $15 per person. Cost: $15. Workshops are limited to 25 people - Register Early!
Phone: 1-877-524-6264 - Address: Hilton Garden Inn, Tifton, GA |
Our Journey from Galileo to the Cosmos - 2/19/10 at 7:30 pm & 8:45 pm
This evening series is free of charge and open to all members of the public. Seating is limited to 47 for each show and is available only on a first come first serve basis. Shows usually last 40 to 50 minutes, are designed for the general public and are suitable for ages five and up.
If weather permits, the VSU Observatory will be open for public viewing after each show. All shows begin at 7:30 pm and at 8:45 pm sharp. Please contact the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at 229-333-5752 for further information. Free fun event!
Phone: 229-333-5752 - Address: VSU Planetarium, 1500 N Patterson St., Nevins Hall on the 3rd floor, Valdosta, GA 31698-0055 |
That Mancini Magic - 2/26/10 at 8 pm
Mac Frampton, Piano, Cecil Welch, Trumpet, The Moon River Orchestra Mac Frampton and Cecil Welch - Henry Mancini’s longtime trumpet soloist - promise an enchanting voyage through the inspired melodies that won the legendary composer multiple Oscars and the hearts of a worldwide audience. A 2009-2010 Thomasville Entertainment Foundation Artist Series Event! Cost $35 Adult, $15 Student. Phone: 229-226-7404 - Address: Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA |
Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale - 2/26 - 2/28/10 - Call for times
Features some of the country's most prestigious dealers who offer the opportunity to view and purchase exquisite antiques. Enjoy lectures, teas, and other interesting activities during the weekend event. Call for fees. Phone: 229-225-9354 - Address: Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, GA Hwy 122 / Pavo Road, Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Buzzard Day - 2/6/10 at 9-10 am
This fun tribute to the park’s famous Black and Turkey Vultures (often called buzzards) features an 8:45 a.m. 10k/5k "Road-Kill Run" or walk, 9 a.m. canoe trip past vulture roosting areas, 3 .m. “Tot Trot” for kids, hourly boat tours and a sunset astronomy program. Register in advance for canoe trip and Road-Kill Run. $1-$5 activity fees, $15-18 race fee. $5 parking. Phone: 229-896-3551 - Address: Reed Bingham State Park, 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620 |
Musical Destinations - “Baroque Germany” - 2/20/10 at 7:30 pm
Enjoy the rare opportunity to hear all 6 of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. Each concerto features a varied group of soloists, which will showcase outstanding principal players from the ASO. Tickets: $30 - $35 (senior/military $27 - $32) depending on seat location. Students $8
Phone: 229-430-8933 - Address: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 201 N. Jackson St., Albany, GA |
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Biking Bleckley - 2/27/10 at 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tired of sharing the road with heavy traffic and unsympathetic motorists? Come share the less traveled roads of a rural community. The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring its sixth annual bicycle ride through Southern Country Roads on Feb. 27, 2010. It is perfect for families and new cyclists, as well as experienced riders. A 15, 30, 50 and 62 mile route will be available. All routes are supported with maps, SAGS and refreshment breaks. A $30 early registration includes a Biking Bleckley long sleeve T-shirt; late registration of $35 does not guarantee T-shirt. All fees are non-refundable. Ride begins at the Parking Lot of the Chamber of Commerce. Phone: 478-934-2965 - Address: 102 N. 2nd Street, Cochran, GA 31014 |
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