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GuideGuideEvents
Attractions
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November/December 2013November/December 2013
Enchanted Garden Of Lights At Rock City
To GEORGIATo GEORGIA
CELEBRATE THE HISTORYAND THE HERITAGE
JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 20
Enjoy Metro Atlanta’s largest film festival in Sandy Springs.Celebrating Jewish heritage and culture, the Atlanta Jewish FilmFestival features an international collection of over 70 films.Screenings are supplemented by guest speakers and appear-ances by filmmakers, actors, authors and other expert speakers.
Go to www.ajff.org for a full scheduleof events and screenings.
Sandy SpringsHospitality &Tourism - CVB andWelcome Center
@SandySprings_HT
Don’t miss a frame! Stay in Sandy Springs whileenjoying the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Go to www.VisitSandySprings.orgor call Toll-Free 866-511-7742.
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Volume 53 Number 4Holiday Issue November/December 2013
CONTENTSMetro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7Atlanta Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . .7Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9Theatre Directory . . . . . . . . . .10-12Entertainment Venues . . . . . .13-15The Nutcracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Holiday Events in Georgia . . . .16-28Christmas Parades . . . . . . . . . . . .18Holiday Tours of Homes . . . . . . . .22Tree Lighting Ceremonies . . . . . . .24Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . .29Long Running Holiday Events . . .30
ON THE COVER
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden ofLights, which features more than
30 holiday scenes, illuminated rock formations, and close to a million LEDlights, will become a nocturnal fairy-land November 22 through January 4.This Holiday Issue also includes anarticle on Ruby Red Christmas whichis held at Ruby Falls on Fridays andSaturdays during December, as well asinformation on an array of other holiday events throughout Georgia.
GUIDE TO GEORGIA801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816
Phone 706-846-2620E-mail [email protected]
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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Four issues are published eachyear, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 GeorgiaWelcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, andnumerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.Subscription is $10 per year. Contents are copy righted andmay not be reproduced without permission.
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METRO ATLANTAHomer for the Holidays
Join Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism as they celebrate the holidays at their Welcome Center on December6, 2013 from 10:00am through 2:00pm. The resident TownTurtle, Homer, will be dressed up in the holiday spirit, andchildren are invited to have their pictures made with this lovable character. There will be a Facebook photo contest,games, prizes, seasonal treats and surprises!Be sure to stop by and celebrate the Holiday Season with
them. The Sandy Springs Welcome Center is located in theParkside Shopping Center at 5920 Roswell Road, StreetLevel-Suite A-118, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.For more information, visit www.VisitSandySprings.org or
call 770-206-1447.
Ring in the New Year in Sandy Springs!As 2013 comes to a close, Sandy Springs
Hospitality & Tourism wants to ensure that yousend it off in style! Select Sandy Springs hotelsare offering special rates for New Year’s Eve. Inaddition to a comfortable night in an upscale hotel,Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism will provideyou with a New Year’s Eve Celebration Kit. Thisspecial gift will include hats, noisemakers andparty favors for two, along with helpful supplies toaid with your New Year’s Day recovery.Be sure to submit your name, confirmation
number and check-in date at www.VisitSandySprings.org/NYE by December 22, 2013 to reserve your New Year’s Eve Celebration Kit. Hotelreservation must be made for December 30 or December 31 to qualify.
Heritage Winter Classics Series at Heritage Sandy SpringsThe Heritage Winter Classic Concerts will be
held at Heritage Sandy Springs, located at 6110Bluestone Road in Sandy Springs. Gates will openat 4pm, and the concerts will be held from 4:30-6:30pm. Admission will be $5.Shaken Not Stirred: The Music of James Bond
with Ted Howe & Co. is scheduled for Nov. 17.Reinventing the beloved music from the JamesBond legacy, Howe’s arrangements and vocalistswill skyrocket you through decades of classics.Begin your holidays on Dec. 15 with seasonal
tunes from Atlanta’s favorite a capella group, the Atlanta Vocal Project, a barber shop style vocal group. For more information, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org or phone 404-851-9111.
Nov. 1, Dec. 6 – First Friday Gallery Walks,Roswell. 770-594-9511.
Nov. 7, Dec. 5 – First Thursday Art Walk,Downtown Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.
Nov. 1-29 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank,Fridays 6:30-11pm. 404-929-6300.
Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19 – TerrificThurs days, Downtown Decatur. 404-370-4100.
Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21 – Breakfast orLunch with Santa, Southeastern Railway
Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.Dec. 3, 10, 12, 17 – Holiday High Teas,
Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 4pm. 770-992-1731.Thru Feb. 2014 – Moses Young Robinson
Collection, Heritage Sandy Springs Museum.404-851-9111.
Ongoing – Anne Frank in the WorldExhibit, Parkside Shopping Center, Sandy Springs.770-206-1558.
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Events Throughout November & December
METRO ATLANTA
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November1- 2 – Netherworld Haunted House. 404-
608-2484.1-3 – Georgia State Fair, Atlanta Motor
Speedway, Hampton 770-946-4211.1-3 – Indian Festival & Pow Wow, Stone
Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.2 – Sienafest Craft Fair, 1618 Ben King Road,
Kennesaw. 800-451-3480.2 – Alpharetta Chili Cook-Off, Down town,
2:30pm. 678-297-6000.2 – Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp.2-3 – Chastain Park Arts Festival. 404-237-
2177.3 – Atlanta Day of the Dead, Atlantic
Station. 404-733-1221.3 – Fiesta de la Familia, Zoo Atlanta. 404-
624-9453.6, 7, 10 – Fall Bargainata Benefit Sale,
Hilder brand Court Shopping Center, SandySprings. 404-843-9600.
7 – Alpharetta’s Table Decorations for theHolidays, Welcome Ctr., 6-8pm. 678-297-0102.
7 – A Laurence Rosenthal Project at Steve’sLive Music, Sandy Springs, 8pm. 404-418-6777.
7-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta ExpoCenter. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
8 – Mt. Zion Craft Show, Mt. ZionMethodist Church, Marietta. 770-971-1565.
9 – Wire & Wood Songwriter Festival,Downtown Alpharetta. 678-655-0040.
9 – S’mores 4 All, Oakhurst Garden, Decatur,6pm. 404-371-1920.
9 – Turtle Tour (ages 2-5), Heritage SandySprings Museum, 11am. 404-851-9111.
9 – Three Concerts featuring AtlantaOpera, Breman Jewish Museum. 678-222-3700.
9 – Veterans Day Parade, DowntownAtlanta, 11:11am. 770-528-2611.
9 – Wine Tasting Festival, Decatur Square,1-4pm. 404-370-4100.
9 – Cherokee Heights Arts Festival,Marietta. 770-218-3836.
9 – S. E. Indians Heritage Program, AtlantaHistory Center. 404-814-4000.
9-10 – Civil War Living History Fall En camp -ment, Barrington Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3855.
9-10 – Model Railroad Days, SoutheasternRailway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
11 – City of Sandy Springs Veterans DayCelebration, Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 11am.770-730-5600.
14 – Gateway International Food & MusicFestival, Webb Park, Norcross. 770-449-6515.
Scott Antique Market in AtlantaThe Scott Antique Market at the Atlanta Expo Centers, the world’s largest monthly indoor
antique show, features two buildings stocked full of pretty much every antique imaginable. With366,000 square feet to explore, and over 3,500 booths, plus outdoor shopping and even a court-yard of merchandise, it’s almost impossible to leave without finding exactly what you’re looking
for, according to the show’s organizers. All things antique windup at the Scott Antique Market-antique furniture, vintage hard-ware, rare art, stunning glassware, heirloom silver, incrediblejewelry, and so much more. The Scott Antique Market, described as “America’s
favorite treasure hunt,” always takes place the second week-end of every month at the Atlanta Expo Centers which strad-dle I-285 at Exit 55. Parking is free; admission is only $5; anda complimentary shuttle goes between both buildings. Showhours are Thurs. 12:45-6pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm, and Sun.10am-4pm.Upcoming shows will be Nov. 7-10, Dec. 12-15, Jan. 9-12,
and Feb. 6-9. For a complete list of show dates and moreinformation on Scott Antique Markets, call 740-569-2800 or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.
METRO ATLANTAVisits from Santa to S.E. Railway Museum in DuluthSanta will arrive at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, November 16,
at 1pm. There will be refreshments and photos with Santa.Enjoy breakfast or lunch with Santa on Nov.
30, Dec. 7, 14, and 21. Breakfast will start at8:30am, and lunch will begin at noon. Both willinclude a mean, craft time, a hayride to the trainplatform with Santa, and a train ride with Santa.Watch a unique showing of The Polar Express
in an authentic railroad car on Nov. 30 at 3:30pmand on Dec. 7, 14, and 21 at 3:30pm and 6pm.There will be cookies and hot chocolate and aspecial gift. Each of these holiday events will beindividually ticketed. Check website for details.Model Railroad Days on Nov. 9-10 will feature
various gauges of model railroads includingNorfolk Southern’s upgraded exhibit car and the
Vines Garden Railway ‘G’ scale exhibit. There will also be hands-on activities, a craft table, andrefreshments; Spiced Right BBQ will also be available.Located at 3595 Buford Hwy. in Duluth, the Museum follows a seasonal schedule; days and hours
of operation are available on the website. With ad on page 5 one free train ride with each paidadmission. For information, visit www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org or phone 770-476-2013.
November15 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art,
5-10pm. 404-733-4437.16 – Santa arrives at Southeastern Rail -
way Museum, Duluth, 1pm. 770-476-2013.16 – Holiday Craft Market, Pinckneyville
Park, Norcross. 770-417-2200.16-17 – Elegant Elf Marketplace, Sandy
Springs Methodist Church. 866-511-7742.17 – Holiday Bazaar, Davis Academy, 10am-
2:30pm. 770-671-0085.17 – The Music of James Bond with Ted
Howe & Company, Heritage Sandy Springs,4pm. 404-851-9111.
21 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio,Decatur. Free lunch for first 40. 404-373-4154.
Events sometimes change, so phone forinformation before driving long distances.
December 3 – Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism
Holiday Welcome Center Open House, 5920Roswell Road. 770-206-1447.
3 – Coming Home for the Holidays Cele -bra tion, Smyrna Community Center, 5-9pm.770-434-6600.
4 – Holiday Roswell Concert, City Hall,5:30pm. 770-640-3253.
6-7 – Apple Annie Arts/Crafts Show, Cath -olic Church of St. Ann, Marietta. 770-552-6400.
6-8 – Heirloom Holidays Living HistoryWeekend, Roswell. 770-640-3253.
7 – 1850’s Heirloom Holidays Tour ofHomes. 770-992-1665.
7 – Day with Santa, Downtown Kennesaw,12-6pm. 770-422-9714.
7 – Evening in Bethlehem, RoswellMethodist Church, 5, 6, 8pm. 770-993-6218.
7,14 – Snow on the Square, DowntownAlpharetta, 1pm. 678-297-2811.
7-23 – A Christmas Carol by Kudzu Players,Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731.
8 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Classy BrassyChristmas, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.
8 – Atlanta Comic Convention, MarriottCentury Center. 706-837-4976.
8 – Atlanta Wedding Soiree, Hyatt Regency,Marietta. 678-209-5479.
8 – Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert,13450 Cogburn Road. 678-297-6140.
9-20 – Governor’s Mansion Tours, 391Paces Ferry Rd. 404-261-1776.
12 – Decatur Bonfire & MarshmallowRoast, Downtown, 7-8pm. 404-370-4100.
12-15 – Scott Antique Market, AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
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METRO ATLANTAATLANTA ATTRACTIONS
� Atlanta Cyclorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-658-7625� Atlanta History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-814-4000� Atlanta Preservation Walking Tours . . . . . . . . 404-688-3353� Bulloch Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-992-1731� Callanwolde Fine Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-872-5338� Carter Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-865-7100� Centennial Olympic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-222-PARK � Chattahoochee River Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-641-3705� CNN Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-827-2300� Fernbank Museum of Natural History . . . . . . . 404-929-6300� Fox Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-881-2100� Georgia Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-581-4000� Georgia Department of Archives. . . . . . . . . . . 678-364-3700� Georgia Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-223-4636� Georgia State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-656-2844� Georgia World Congress Center . . . . . . . . . . . 404-223-4000� Gone With The Wind Museum, Marietta . . . . . 770-794-5576� Governor’s Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-261-1776� Heritage Green Sandy Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-851-9111� High Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-733-4400� Imagine It! Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-659-k i d s� Kennesaw Mtn. Nat’l Battlefield . . . . . . . . . . . 770-427-4686� Margaret Mitchell House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-249-7015� Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-528-1444� Marietta Museum of History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-794-5710� Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site . . . . . . . . 404-331-5190� Medieval Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-935-6878� Michael Carlos Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-727-4282� Museum of Civil War/Locomotive History . . . . 770-427-2117� Oakland Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-688-2107� Piedmont Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-875-7275� Road to Tara Museum, Jonesboro. . . . . . . . . . . 770-478-4800� Scott Antique Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-569-2800� Six Flags Over Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-948-9290� Smith Plantation, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-641-3978� Southeastern Railway Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-476-2013� Stone Mountain Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-498-5690� Underground Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-523-2311� Woodruff Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-733-4750� World of Coca Cola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-676-5151� Wren’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-753-7735� Yellow River Game Ranch, Lilburn . . . . . . . . . . 770-972-6643� Zoo Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-624-9453
Conyers
30 Minutes East of Atlanta1-800-CONYERSvisitconyersga.com
Conyers
Olde Town Christmas Party
December 6
HometownHoliday Parade
December 7
Ice Skatingat the
Pavilion(open Nov. 15
thruJan. 5, 2014)
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December 13 – Santa Night Benefit/Singing Santas,
5 Seasons Brewing at Prado, Sandy Springs. 866-511-7742.
14 – Turtle Tour (ages 2-5), Heritage SandySprings Museum, 11am. 404-851-9111.
14 – Gingerbread Christmas at SmithPlantation House, Roswell. 770-641-3978.
14 – Christmas for Kids, Bulloch Hall,Roswell. 770-992-1731.
14-15 – All Star Challenge, Georgia Int’l.Convention Center, College Park. 678-244-9800.
15 – Atlanta Vocal Project (barbershop stylea capella group), Heritage Sandy Springs, 4pm.404-851-9111.
19 – Reenactment of 1853 Mittie Bulloch& Thee Roosevelt Wedding, Bulloch Hall,Roswell. 770-992-1731.
20 – Salsa Dance Night, Fernbank Museum,5-10pm. 404-929-6400.
22 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Messiah SingAlong, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.
31 – Radio Disney Noon Year’s Eve, SmyrnaCom. Center, 10:30am-12:30pm. 770-434-6600.
31 – Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade. 404-223-9200.31 – Peach Drop, Underground Atlanta. 404-
523-2311.
January9-12 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.29-Feb. 20 – Atlanta Jewish Film Festival,
Sandy Springs. 866-511-7742.
February6-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
Sporting EventsSporting Events
HOCKEYHome Schedules
COLUMBUSCOTTONMOUTHS
Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLENov. 2 . . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLENov. 17 . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLENov. 22 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLENov. 29 . . .MISS. RIVERKINGSDec. 13 . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLEDec. 21 . . . . . . . .MISS. SURGEDec. 22 . . . . . . . . .LOUISIANADec. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . .PEORIADec. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . .PEORIA
706-571-0086http://cottonmouths.pointstreaksites.com
GWINNETT GLADIATORSNov. 3 . . .SOUTH CAROLINANov. 9 . . . . . . . . .GREENVILLENov. 14 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDANov. 15 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDANov. 23 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLENov. 28 . . . . . . . .EVANSVILLENov. 29 . . . . . . . .EVANSVILLEDec. 1 . . . . . . . . .EVANSVILLEDec. 6 . . . . . . . .KALAMAZOODec. 13 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 15 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDODec. 20 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 26 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 27 . . . . . . . . .WHEELING
770-497-5100www.gwinnettgladiators.com
FOOTBALLHome Schedules
ATLANTA FALCONSNov. 10 . . . . . . . . . . .SEATTLENov. 21 . . . . .NEW ORLEANSDec. 15 . . . . . .WASHINGTONDec. 29 . . . . . . . . .CAROLINA
404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com
GEORGIA BULLDOGSNov. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDANov. 9 . . . .APPALACHIAN ST.Nov. 23 . . . . . . . . .KENTUCKY
877-542-1231www.georgiadogs.com
GA TECH YELLOWJACKETSNov. 2 . . . . . . . .PITTSBURGHNov. 23 . . . .ALABAMA A&MNov. 30 . . . . . . . . . .GEORGIA888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447ramblinwreck.cstv.com
BASKETBALLHome Schedule
ATLANTA HAWKSNov. 1 . . . . . . . . . .TORONTONov. 9 . . . . . . . . . .ORLANDONov. 13 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORKNov. 15 . . . . . .PHILADELPHIANov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . .DETROITNov. 23 . . . . . . . . . . .BOSTONNov. 26 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDONov. 29 . . . . . . . . . . .DALLASDec. 4 . . . . . . . . .LA CLIPPERSDec. 6 . . . . . . . . .CLEVELANDDec. 10 . . . .OKLAHOMA CITYDec. 13 . . . . . .WASHINGTONDec. 16 . . . . . . . . .LA LAKERSDec. 18 . . . . . .SACRAMENTODec. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .UTAHDec. 28 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
404-249-6400www.nba.com/hawks
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RACINGROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.comNov. 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA American Road Race of ChampionsDec. 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASA
Atlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton, 770-946-4211atlantamotorspeedway.com
Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782www.atlantadragway.com
Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . .Pooler, 912-964-8200www.ospracing.net
Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival Coming to DouglasThe Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival will be held in Douglas on Friday, March 28, from 1-11pm
and on Saturday, March 29, from 9am-5pm. Sure to become one of the largest Festivals in SouthGeorgia, this outdoor event will feature all types of vendors including arts & crafts, food, motor-cycles, BBQ, and more. Activities will include a BBQ Competition, Tyte Whip Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Poker Run, Show Plane Exhibit, and Live Blues Bands under the sun and stars.Festivities will begin Friday at 1pm at
the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport on 441 South. On Saturday, the Festival will be open to the public from 9am-5pm. Gate fees will be $5 per car or $2 per motorcycle.Vendors, Cook Teams, and Blues Bands are now being
accepted for this event. For information, call 912-383-0277 or visit www.CityofDouglas.com.
Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are hispeople, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his
courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.– Psalm 100-3-4 NIV –
Sporting EventsSporting EventsMISCELLANEOUSGEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK
Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.comNov. 2 . . . . .N. Ga. Live Steamers Grand Opening
& Golden Spike CeremonyNov. 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royal Alpaca ChallengeNov. 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . .Great American RV ShowEQUESTRIAN SHOWS
Nov. 2 . . . . . . .Callaway Gardens SteeplechasePine Mountain, 800-callaway
Nov. 2 . . . . . .Belle Meade Hunt Opening MeetThomson, 706-597-1000
Nov. 24-25 . . . . . . . .Thanksgiving Horse TrialsPine Top Farm, 706-449-2029
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com
Nov. 6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Fall Classic INov. 13-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Fall Classic II
WILLS PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTERAlpharetta, 404-518-9198, www.alpharetta.ga.usNov. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IEA HorseshowNov. 14-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GHJA Finals
GOLFNov. 4-10 . . . . . . . McGladrey Classic PGA Tour
Sea Island, 912-634-3266
HIKES & RUNS(For more races, visit www.atlantatrackclub.org
or www.runningintheusa.com.)
FOOTBALLGeorgia Dome, 404-223-9200
Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEC ChampionshipDec. 13-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GHSA FinalsDec. 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HBCU Bowl Game
ICE SKATINGNov. 15-Jan. 5. . . . Olde Town Conyers Pavilion
Ice Skating Rink, 800-conyersNov. 23-Jan. 14 . . . . . Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, 404-223-4412Dec. 9-11, 16-18 . . . . . . . . Cornelia Community
Park, 800-778-8585
BIKINGNov. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour de Tugaloo Bike Ride
8am, Toccoa, 706-886-2132
Schedules sometimes change,so call to confirm events.
An amazing family adventure on the Blue
Ridge Scenic Railway is only a short drive
away. It all starts at the historic depot in
downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. The train
winds alongside the beautiful Toccoa River
on a four hour round trip with a stop in the
twin border towns of McCaysville, GA and
Copperhill, TN.
Arrange a trip at brscenic.com or 1-877-413-TRAIN241 DEPOT STREET • BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513 » 1-877-413-8724 • 1-706-632-8724 BRSCENIC.COM
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P Theatre directory PP Theatre DIRECTORY P14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Atlanta, 404-733-4738, www.14thstplayhouse.orgNov. 1-3 VivienNov. 23 A Sordid SoireeDec. 7-8 The Covering: Let’s Get Joyful
ACTOR’S EXPRESSAtlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com
Thru Nov. 24 PlutoDec. 13-22 Libby’s at the Express
ACT 3 PRODUCTIONSSandy Springs, 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org
Nov. 7-23 Parade
AGATHA’SAtlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com
Thru Nov. 6 Somewhere Over the RainbowSomeone Dies
Nov. 7-Jan. 8 The Nutcroaker–Murder on Your Toes
ALLIANCE THEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org
Thru Nov. 9 Waiting for BalloonThru Nov. 10 By the Way, Meet Vera StarkThru Nov. 17 Warrior ClassNov. 29-Dec. 29 A Christmas Carol
ART STATIONStone Mountain, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org
Dec. 5-22 A Broadway Christmas Carol
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org
Dec. 6-15 Romeo & Juliet
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREMarietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Thru Nov. 10 Guys & DollsDec. 13-22 Sanders Family Christmas
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org
Nov. 7-9 Pianist Pascal RogeNov. 10 Stars Shine on ShawNov. 14-16 Violinist Gil ShahamNov. 21, 23 Violinist Balba SkrideNov. 22 Michael W. SmithNov. 29-30 Cirque de la SymphonieDec. 5,7 Handel’s MessiahDec. 8 ASO Gospel ChristmasDec. 13 Christmas with the ASODec. 15 ASO Kids ChristmasDec. 19-21 A Very Merry Holiday PopsDecd. 27 Celtic Woman Home for ChristmasDec. 30 Widespread PanicDec. 31 ASO New Year’s Eve
AUGUSTA PLAYERS706-826-4704, www.augustaplayers.org
Dec. 14-15 A Christmas Carol
AURORA THEATRELawrenceville, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com
Nov. 29-Dec. 22 Aurora’s Christmas Canteen
BACK LOT PLAYERSForsyth, 478-994-0443, www.thebacklotplayers.org
Nov. 15-24 Christmas Belles
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER706,632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com
Nov. 29-Dec. 15 A Christmas Story
BRUNSWICK ACTORS’ THEATRE912-262-0628, www.artdowntowngallery209.com
Nov. 16-Dec. 15 The Hallelujah Girls
CALHOUN LITTLE THEATRE706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com
Nov. 14-17 Arsenic and Old Lace
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTSAtlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org
Thru Nov. 3 Dragon KingNov. 7-Dec. 29 Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerNov. 8-10 Autumn Portraits (adult)
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com
Nov. 22-Dec. 1 The Homecoming–A Christmas Story
ELBERT THEATREElberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org
Dec. 6-15 A Christmas Pudding
FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com
Nov. 15-Dec. 7 Miracle on South Division Street
GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE678-717-3624, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org
Nov. 12-23 Guys and Dolls
GEM THEATRECalhoun, 706-625-3132, www.calhoungem.org
Nov. 22 Annie Moses BandDec. 13 Stephen Freeman: Tribute to ElvisDec. 20 Love Actually (movie)Dec. 21 The Van Lears benefit concert
GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRERoswell, 770-641-1260, www.get.org
Nov. 7-24 Deathtrap
GRAND THEATRECartersville, 770-386-7343, www.thegrandtheatre.org
Nov. 1-2 Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.Nov. 9 Comedian Costaki EconomopoulosDec. 7 Atlanta Pops Orchestra
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HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATERClarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org
Dec. 6-15 A Christmas Carol
HENRY PLAYERSMcDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com
Nov. 21-24 Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
HISTORIC RITZ THEATREBrunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org
Nov. 9 Civil War CameosNov. 14 Cinema Gourmet: Sunset Blvd.RITZ RADIO THEATRE:Dec. 13-20 It’s a Wonderful LifeDec. 14-21 A Christmas Carol
HOLLY THEATERDahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com
Thru Nov. 3 The MousetrapNov. 9 Holly’s 20th Anniversary ConcertDec. 6-22 Mame
ISLAND PLAYERSSt. Simons Island, 912-638-0338, theislandplayers.com
Thru Nov. 3 Spamalot
LEGACY THEATRETyrone, 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org
Nov. 22-Dec. 15 The Andrews Sisters–A Christmas Swing
MACON LITTLE THEATRE478-471-play, www.maconlittletheatre.org
Dec. 6-16 Wizard of Oz
MAIN STREET PLAYERSGriffin, 770-229-9916, www.mainstreetplayers.org
Dec. 5-15 Every Christmas Story Ever Told(and then some)
MARIETTA PLAYERS678-224-8095, www.mariettaplayers.com
Nov. 6-23 The Back Side of Stone MountainDec. 4-21 Christmas Carol
MORTON THEATREAthens, 706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com
Nov. 14-17 Disney’s Aladdin Jr.Dec. 7 Taste of the Holiday SeasonDec. 16 Twas the Night Before Christmas
(musical)
NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARETHEATRE TAVERNAtlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com
Thru Nov. 3 OthelloNov. 9-Dec. 1 King Lear
NEW DEPOT PLAYERSConyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com
Dec. 5-15 Christmas BellesDec. 5-23 A Christmas Carol
NEWNAN THEATER COMPANY770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.org
Thru Nov. 3 Mystery of Irma VepDec. 5-15 AnnieDec. 16-22 Every Christmas Story Ever Told
(And Then Some!)
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Tales from the Altamaha 2014Listen… can you hear it? The rustle of the wind in the trees, birds chirping in flight, and the
waters of the Altamaha? It’s calling, calling…and once again you will have the opportunity tobe transported back to a time when Southern traditions were just being forged. This award- winning Georgia folk-like play is drawn from the writings of Colonel T. Ross Sharpe, a local attorneyborn and raised on the Altamaha River, who wrote aseries of essays in the local newspaper during the1950’s and 60’s about the regional settlers of thearea around the river. Since 2005, Tales from theAltamaha has entertained audiences from all overthe Southeast with a different selection of ColonelRoss’ stories interwoven with bluegrass music performed by the River Rat Review Band.
Tales from the Altamaha 2014 takes the stage forits tenth anniversary production in April and May withthe “Best of Tales,” a collection of the best scenesfrom the last nine years. A project of Lyons Better Hometown, Tales from the Altamaha continues to be a cultural celebration steeped in the Southern traditions unique to rural SouthGeorgia. Make plans now to embark on the ride of a lifetime as you experience the lives, loves,losses, scandals, and just plain ol’ gossip that are Tales from the Altamaha. Tickets go on salein January 2014 and range in price from $10-$20. Discounts are available for groups of 20 ormore. Performance dates will be April 25-26, 29, May 1-3. Call 912-526-6445 or go towww.talesfromthealtamaha.com for more information.
P Theatre directory PP Theatre DIRECTORY PNEXT STAGE THEATRE COMPANY
Marietta, 678-744-6398,www.nextstagetheatrecompany.com
Thru Nov. 3 Plaza SuiteDec. 6-21 The Full Monty
PERRY PLAYERS478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org
Dec. 6-21 Every Christmas Story Ever Told(And Then Some!)
PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS Cartersville770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com
Thru Nov. 2 Bad SeedDec. 6-14 I’ll Be Home for Christmas
ROME LITTLE THEATRE706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com
Thru Nov. 3 FrankensteinDec. 6-15 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE912-238-9015, www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org
Nov. 8-10 Pirates of PenzanceNov. 15-17 Tiny Thumbelina
SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com
Thru Nov. 23 Savannah LiveThru Nov. 24 Jukebox JourneyNov. 28-Dec. 26 A Christmas Tradition
SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILDFairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com
Thru Nov. 17 Pinocchio
SPRINGER THEATRE Columbus706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org
Nov. 14-23 California DreamingDec. 5-22 Christmas Carol: The MusicalDec. 12-24 A Tuna Christmas
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS Dunwoody,770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net
Dec. 5-22 The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
ST. MARYS LITTLE THEATRE912-729-1103, www.stmaryslittletheatre.com
Dec. 5-17 Forever Christmas (musical)
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SWAMP GRAVYColquitt, 800-514-3849, www.swampgravy.com
Dec. 5-8 Very Merry May-Haw Christmas
SYNCHRONICITY THEATREAtlanta, 404-484-8636, www.synchrotheatre.com
Dec. 6-29 Peter Pan & Wendy
TALES FROM THE ALTAMAHA Lyons912-526-6445, www.talesfromthealtamaha.com
April 25-26, 29, May 1-3 Best of Tales
TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONSJasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org
Nov. 22-Dec. 14 Dashing Through the Snow
THEATRE ALBANY229-439-7193, www.theatrealbany.com
Dec. 5-15 Nuncrackers
THEATER EMORYAtlanta, 404-727-5050, www.theater.emory.edu
Nov. 14-24 Macbeth
THEATRE GUILD VALDOSTA229-247-8243, www.theatreguildvaldosta.com
Dec. 5-14 To Kill a Mockingbird
THEATRE MACON478-746-9485, www.theatremacon.com
Dec. 6-15 The Sound of Music
THEATRE ON MAINAcworth, 770-565-3995, www.theatreonmain.org
Dec. 6-21 Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
THEATRICAL OUTFITAtlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org
Thru Nov. 10 Harabel . . . by Gypsee YoNov. 27-Dec. 22 The Gifts of the Magi
THOMASVILLE ON STAGE & COMPANY229-226-0863, www.tosac.com
Thru Nov. 3 And Then There Were None
WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE478-929-4579, www.wrlt.org
Nov. 1-16 Baggage (comedy)
Festival of Lights ParadeDECEMBER 7 • 6:30PM • DOUGLAS
“Celebrating the Golden Years”• One of the largest night-time parades in Southeast Georgia
• Featuring over 100 entries • Over 25,000 spectatorsAdditional Events for the Day:
• 5K Road Race • Holiday Shopping
“Celebrating the Golden Years”
912-383-0277 • www.cityofdouglas.com
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER404-658-7159, www.atlantaciviccenter.com
Nov. 23 Gary Own–Filming Hour Special
AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX706-722-3521,www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
Nov. 14 Pops at the Bill/Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy
Nov. 15-17 Christmas Made in the SouthNov. 19 Guitar PullNov. 20 Joe BonamassaDec. 14 Gabriel InglesiasDec. 15 Disney Live! 3 Classic Fairy Tales
CALLANWOLDEAtlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org
Dec. 6-17 Christmas at CallanwoldeDec. 5 VIP Preview PartyDec. 6 Ted Howe Trio & Vocalist Francine ReedDec. 7, 14 Breakfast with SantaDec. 8, 15 Teddy Bear TeasDec. 11 Cocoa & CarolingDec. 13 Trumpeter Joey Sommerville
CENTER FOR PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTSNewnan, 770-254-2787, www.thecenteronline.net
Nov. 3 Morehouse College Glee ClubNov. 10 Mercer Univ. Strings ConcertNov. 17 Golden Dragon AcrobatsDec. 1 Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman SmellsDec. 6 It’s a Wonderful Life
CLASSIC CENTERAthens, 800-918-6393, www.classiccenter.com
Nov. 7 Colin & BradNov. 10 Athens Symphony OrchestraNov. 21 Hello, Dolly!Dec. 6 50 Shades! The MusicalDec. 14-15 Athens Symphony OrchestraDec. 14-15 Handmade for the Holidays
COBB CIVIC CENTERMarietta, 770-528-8450, www.prca.cobbcountyga.gov
Nov. 8-9 Antique Gun & Military Collectibles Show/Sale
Nov. 16-17 RK Gun Shows of the SouthNov. 22-24 Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry ShowDec. 7-8 Eastman Gun ShowDec. 14 Big Chicken Chorus
COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com
Nov. 7-23 Radio City Christmas SpectacularNov. 29 Amos LeeDec. 2 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas TourDec. 7 Brian Setzer OrchestraDec. 14-15 Disney Live! Pirates & Princess
AdventureDec. 27-29 Shen Yun
COBB GALLERIA CENTREAtlanta, 770-989-5095, www.cobbgalleria.com
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COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org
Dec. 6 Charlie WilsonDec. 14 Disney Live! 3 Classic Fairy Tales
FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTSAtlanta, 404-894-9600, www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu
Nov. 1 Big Bad Voodoo DaddyNov. 3 Sonic Generator/
L’Orchestre Nat’l. de LorraineDec. 14 Peter White/Rick Braun/Mindi Abair
FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
Nov. 1 John LegendNov. 5-10 Ghost the MusicalNov. 16 Celtic ThunderNov. 16 BonoboNov. 20 Rick RossNov. 22-23 Joe BonamassaNov. 27 The Yacht Rock RevueNov. 29 Diary of a Diva LiveNov. 29 JaheimDec. 16 Amy Grant, Vince Gill, ASODec. 31 New Year’s Eve Black Comedy
Explosion
GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDSPerry, 478-988-8000, www.perryga.com
Nov. 2-3 Eastman Gun ShowNov. 8-9 Perry Autofest & Swap MeetNov. 22-24 Balvaunuca Club Mistletoe MarketDec. 5 Taste of Perry
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTERAtlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com
Nov. 24 Dazz with JazzDec. 6-8 Christmas in AtlantaDec. 7 Miss Teen Dream USA PageantDec. 8 Cheersport
Entertainment Venues in Georgia
Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaGRAND OPERA HOUSE
Macon, 478-301-5460, www.thegrandmacon.comDec. 2-3 MemphisDec. 20 John Berry Christmas Concert
GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
Nov. 3 Ludwig SymphonyNov. 8 Comedian Josh BlueNov. 8 Chris Tomlin/Louie GiglioNov. 15-16 Dance: Star of WonderNov. 16 Atlanta Pet ExpoNov. 17 Alejandro FernandezNov. 21 Hillsong UnitedNov. 22 Macklemore & Ryan LewisNov. 23 Southern Ballet:
A Very Grinchy ChristmasNov. 26 Trans-Siberian OrchestraNov. 27 ParamoreDec. 5 Bill Gaither Christmas Homecoming
IMPERIAL THEATREAugusta, 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com
Nov. 1 Bilbo & Magic RingNov. 15 Blue Highway & Sierra HullNov. 16 Stolen LivesDec. 22 Christmas with John Berry
LUCAS THEATRESavannah, 912-525-5050, www.lucastheatre.com
Nov. 14 Dancing with the Savannah StarsNov. 16 Jim BrickmanNov. 21 Savannah Philharmonic/Big Band PopsDec. 13 Muppet Christmas CarolDec. 14 A Christmas StoryDec. 19-21 Christmas Cabaret
MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATERMableton, 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.org
Nov. 8-10 AnnieDec. 6-15 Christmas House Arts & Crafts Show
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTERMadison, 877-233-0598, www.mmcc-arts.org
Dec. 3 Atlanta Symphony Holiday ConcertDec. 13 Community Holiday Concert
MILLER PARKMarietta, 770-528-8875, www.cobbcountyga.gov
Nov. 2-3 RK Gun ShowDec. 11 St. Thomas Catholic Church
Our Lady of GuadalupeDec. 21-22 Eastman Gun Show
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER Norcross,770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com
Nov. 23-24 Great Train ExpoDec. 7-8 Exotic Bird FairDec. 13-15 Rock/Gem/Mineral/Fossil/Jewelry ShowDec. 14-15 Eastman Gun Show
PHILIPS ARENAAtlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com
Nov. 7 DrakeNov. 16 Elton John & His BandNov. 19 WWE SmackdownNov. 30 The Story TourDec. 1 Kanye WestDec. 14 PinkDec. 15 Andrea BocelliDec. 17 Justin TimberlakeDec. 27 Jay Z
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
Nov. 1-3 John HeffronNov. 8-9 Ben BaileyNov. 14 Comedy NightNov. 15-17 Natasha LeggeroDec. 19-22 Christina Pazsitsky
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Atlanta BalletDec. 6-29. . . . . . . Atlanta (Fox) 404-873-5811
Atlanta Festival BalletNov. 16 . . . . . Jonesboro Arts Ctr. 770-507-2775Dec. 14-15 McDonough Arts Ctr. 770-507-2775
Ballethnic Dance CompanyNov. 21-24 . . . . Ferst, Atlanta 404-894-9600
Cartersville City BalletDec. 6-7 . . . . . . Grand Theatre 770-386-7343
Columbia City BalletNov. 30. . . Savannah Civic Ctr. 800-351-7469
Dance AugustaNov. 29-Dec.1 Imperial Theatre 706-722-8341
Dance Theatre of DaltonDec. 13-21 . . . . . . High School 706-529-5664
Gainesville Ballet CompanyDec. 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenau 770-532-4241
Georgia Academy of Dance Peachtree CityDec. 14-15 . . . . . High School 770-631-3128
Georgia Ballet MariettaDec. 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . Civic Center 770-528-0881
Georgia Metropolitan Dance TheatreNov. 29-Dec.1. Cobb Civic Ctr. 770-426-0007
Griffin Ballet TheatreNov. 29-Dec. 1 . . . Griffin Aud. 770-228-1306
Gwinnett Ballet TheatreDec. 6-22 . . Gwin. Ctr., Duluth 800-224-6422
Lafayette Ballet Troup Arts CenterDec. 6-8. . . . . . . . . . . LaGrange 706-882-9909
Middle Georgia Ballet MaconDec. 11-15 . . . . . Opera House 478-301-5460
Northeast Georgia Ballet DuluthNov. 29-Dec. 1 . . . . Gwin. Ctr. 770-921-7277
Nureyev State Ballet Theatre Athens Dec. 21-22 . . . . Classic Center 706-208-0900
Roswell Dance TheatreNov. 29-Dec. 8 . . . . . . Roswell 770-998-0259
Savannah Dance TheatreNov. 30 . . . . . . . Lucas Theatre 912-897-2102
South Georgia Ballet ThomasvilleNov. 30-Dec. 1 . . . Auditorium 229-378-2787
“The Nutcracker”
RIALTO CENTERAtlanta, 404-413-9tix, www.rialtocenter.org
Nov. 1-2 Bale Folciorico da BahiaNov. 9 PhiladancoDec. 7-8 Gala Holiday Concert
RIVERCENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSColumbus, 706-256-3612, www.rivercenter.org
Nov. 5 Rain: Tribute to BeatlesNov. 9 CSO/CSU & Auburn SingersNov. 14 Hot Club of San FranciscsoNov. 15 Bebo NormanDec. 4-5 MemphisDec. 6 CSO/Disney in ConcertDec. 15 Gabriel IglesiasDec. 16 Cantus Christmas
ROCK RANCHThe Rock, 706-647-6374, www.therockranch.com
Nov. 2 Pumpkin Destruction DayNov. 9 Great Outdoor AdventureNov. 16 Be Farm StrongDec. 7, 14 Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com
Dec. 13-14 Atlanta Dance: Babes in Toyland/ Nutcracker–Land of Sweets
Dec. 15 Atlanta Wind Symphony HolidayDec. 28 Sixpence None the Richer
SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE CENTER706-878-3300, www.snca.org
Nov. 16 Vientos del Pueblo ConcertNov. 23, Dec. 28 Community Contra DancesNov. 30 Yonah Brass/Sautee CamerataDec. 6-8 Sautee Stars: Real Story of
Little Red Riding HoodDec. 7 Christmas at the CabinDec. 13-15 Community Chorale
SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com
Thru Nov. 3 Disney on Ice: Princesses & HeroesNov. 9 Mike EppsNov. 13 Joe BonamassaNov. 27 Cirque Dreams Holidaze
SCHWARTZ CENTERAtlanta, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu
Nov. 2 Chris Thile, mandolinNov. 9 Pianist Eugene SkovorodnikovNov. 15 Estonian Nat’l. Symphony OrchestraDec. 6-7 Festival of 9 Lessons & CarolsDec. 14-15 Christmas with Atlanta
Master ChoraleDec. 15 Santa’s Favorite Chamber Music
SPIVEY HALLMorrow, 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org
Nov. 2 Paul Jacobs, organNov. 9 Nicholas Phan, tenor/
Myra Huang, pianoNov 10 Paul Lewis, pianoNov. 16 Adam Levin, guitarNov. 17 Jamie Barton, mezzo-sopranoNov. 23 Kenny Barron TrioDec. 7 Takacs QuartetDec. 8 Mark O’Connor/
Appalachian Christmas
STRAND THEATREMarietta, 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org
Nov. 7 Pat Head Amateur HourNov. 16 Georgia Symphony OrchestraNov. 30 I Don’t Wanna Bump No More with
No Big Fat WomanDec. 6-22 A Christmas Tradition
THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS229-226-0588, www.thomasvillearts.org
Nov. 10 Sunday at Four Concert/AmericanaNov. 15-17 Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTERAthens, 888-289-8497, www.uga.edu/pac
Nov. 7 Colin Mochrie & Brad SherwoodNov. 7-17 Pride & PrejudiceNov. 11 Caleb Hudson, trumpetNov. 15 Hal Holbrook as Mark TwainNov. 18-20 Golden Dragon AcrobatsDec. 2 Jive AcesDec. 3 Holiday Concert
Entertainment Venues in Georgia
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Monthly Events in GeorgiaNov. & Dec. – TOCCOA – Currahee Club
Southern Living Home. 706-886-2132.Nov. 1, Dec. 6 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday,
Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.Nov. 1, Dec. 6 – SAVANNAH – Oyster
Roast/Fireworks, Westin. 912-201-2000.Nov. 1, Dec. 6 – VALDOSTA – First Fridays,
Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-259-3577.Nov. 1-Dec. 28 – WOODBINE – Opry,
Fridays & Saturdays, 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.Nov. 1-Dec. 30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt.
RR Tours, Mon.,Wed.,Fri.,Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819.Nov. 1-4, 8-11, 15-16, 22-27, 29-30, Dec. 1,
6-8, 13-15, 20-24, 26-31 – BLUE RIDGE – ScenicTrain Rides, Scenic Railway. 877-413-8724.
Nov. 2, Dec. 7 – SAVANNAH – First
Saturday on the River. 912-234-0295.Nov. 2, 8, 14, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 5-7, 9-12,
14, 20 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline ExcursionTrain. 877-427-2457.
Nov. 5, Dec. 31 – AUGUSTA – LuncheonCon certs, St. Paul’s Church, noon. 800-726-0243.
Nov. 7, Dec. 5 – AUGUSTA – 1st Friday,Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702.
Nov. 8, 16, 27 – AUGUSTA – The MatchGirl–musical, Kroc Center. 706-771-7777.
Nov. 9, Dec. 14 – ALBANY – FreedomSingers, Civil Rights Institute. 229-432-1698.
Nov. 10, Dec. 8 – BRUNSWICK – SundayTea Dances, Shoreline Dance Club, 4-6:30pm.912-634-8219.
Nov. 14, Dec. 12 – ELLIJAY – Cherry LogPickin,’ Gilmer Sr. Ctr., Downtown. 706-635-3786.
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of LightsRock City’s 19th annual Enchanted Garden of Lights is an award-winning holiday light
extrava ganza that will be open November 22through January 4 from 6-9pm each night with theexception of Christmas Eve.The Enchanted Garden of Lights features an
enchanted trail with more than 30 holiday scenesand close to a million LED lights that transform thegardens’ natural daytime splendor into a nocturnalfantasyland. Visit with St. Nick and his elves. Enjoydecorating gingerbread cookies, hot cocoa, theSugar Plum Fairy Makeovers, and nightly enter -tain ment at the North Pole Lodge. Group rates areavailable. Dinner with Santa is also back this yearon Dec. 7, 8, 16, and 17. For more information, visit
www.seerockcity.com/santa and www.seerockcity.com/lights.Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, Rock City is an enchanted 4,100 foot
walking trail showcasing lush gardens and soaring rock formations. It is open daily from 8:30am-4pm. For information, visit www.seerockcity.com or phone 706-820-2531 or 800-854-0675.
Ruby Red Christmas at Ruby FallsEnjoy a classic holiday Christmas at Ruby Falls in Chattanooga. Back for its 6th year, Ruby
Red Christmas will be held Friday and Saturday nights in December from 5-9pm. The last tourwill begin at 8pm.As you approach the Cavern Castle, it will be snowing.
Listen to Mrs. Claus read Twas the Night BeforeChristmas, and then enjoy a specialized Christmas tour ofthe cave and live music in the Cavern Castle Lobby. RubyFalls will feature LED lighting throughout the castle andwaterfall, and you will meet wonderful costumed charac-ters and be surrounded by holiday acoustical music. Afteryour tour, take a carriage ride and get your picture withSanta. Go to www.rubyfalls.com/christmas for more info.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. Visit www.rubyfalls.com or phone423-821-2544.
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Monthly Events in GeorgiaNov. 15, Dec. 20 – VALDOSTA – Art After
Dark, Downtown, 6-9pm. 229-245-0513.Nov. 16, Dec. 21 – BLUE RIDGE – Art Walk,
Downtown, 5-8pm. 706-632-1718.Nov. 21-Dec. 1 – AUGUSTA – Holiday
Gingerbread Village, Augusta Museum of History800-726-0243.
Nov. 23-Dec. 1 – WARNER ROBINS –Middle Ga. Model RR Club train display, Museumof Aviation. 888-288-9742.
Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7 – ST. MARYS – SantaExpress Train Ride. 912-200-5235.
Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayThis 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 recentlyupgraded tracks built more than 100 years ago, isdiesel-powered and includes climate- controlled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a con-cession car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.The ticket office is in the 100 year old depot inBlue Ridge, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.The Railway will celebrate the holidays from
Nov. 29-Dec. 24 with the one-hour Santa Expressfun-filled train rides departing various times during the day. Hear a Christmas story, singChristmas carols, visit with Christmas characters,and visit with Santa as he walks through eachtrain car visiting and posing with the kids for pho-tos. Each passenger will receive the traditional Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Memento.Night Trains to Santa’s Pavilion on various dates from Nov. 29-Dec. 21 will depart at 4pm from
the Blue Ridge Depot for the one hour train ride to McCaysville/Copperhill. Santa will visit withthe children in each car and give each child a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas mementoand candy cane. Santa will pose with the passengers for pictures on the train or in the ChristmasPavilion. During the two hour layover visitors can dine at restaurants or shop at antique and giftshops, and visit Santa at his workshop. The train will return to Blue Ridge at 8pm. Seats are limited; and advance reservations are required. For schedules, ticket prices,
and more information, visit www.brscenic.com, or e-mail [email protected], or phone 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724.
Christmas in the Mountains of White CountyChristmas in the Mountains is a magical time in White County. Holiday festivities will begin at
BabyLand General’s Appalachian Christmas inCleveland on Nov. 23. The Festival of Trees at UnicoiState Park will be held Nov. 27-Dec. 14. Trees andwreaths will be theme decorated and on display for asilent auction that will end on Dec. 14 at 2pm. Also atUnicoi, Deck the Halls on Dec. 7 will include holidaycrafts, 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 theLighting of the Village on Nov. 29 at 6pm. The
Christmas parade will take place on Dec. 7 at 2pm.Cleveland will celebrate with a “Christmas in the Mountains Festival.” Festivities will begin
Dec. 7 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. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8, and
Nacoochee Village Christmas in Helen on Dec. 14.For information, visit www.whitecountychamber.org, phone 706-865-5356 or 800-392-8279,
or e-mail [email protected].
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A Hometown Holiday in ConyersThere’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 949South Main Street on Nov. 15. The rink will be open through Jan. 5. Hours of operation vary, so callthe Conyers Welcome Center at 1-800-CONYERS or visit www.icedays.com for a schedule.The Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-8pm will feature complimentary
carriage rides, shopping and dining opportu-nities, visits with Santa, and a Secret SantaShop for kids in the Conyers WelcomeCenter. Other events will include theCovington-Conyers Choral Guild Concert onDec. 6 at 8pm at the Rockdale Auditorium; theHometown Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec.7, at 4:30pm and the Tree Lighting later thatday at 6pm; the Atlanta Boy Choir Concert onDec. 7 at 7pm and the Play of Herod Concerton Dec. 14, both at the Monastery of the HolySpirit.For information on these events and on
Conyers, which is located only 25 miles eastof Atlanta, visit www.visitconyersga.com orcall 1-800-CONYERS.
November1 – ELLIJAY – Acoustic Blends at Gilmer Arts
Center, 7-9pm. 706-635-5605.1 – EVANS – Al Stewart, Hardin Performing
Arts Center, 7:30pm. 706-726-0366.1 – HELEN – Travis Tritt Tribute Band, Helen
Theater, 8pm. 706-969-5671.1 – KINGSLAND – King’s Bay Submarine
Base Subvet Memorial Service. 912-882-2782.1-2 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Georgia
Regional Fair. 800-933-2627.1-2 – CARTERSVILLE – Nighttime Hayrides/
Native American Storytelling, Etowah IndianMounds. 770-387-3747.
1-2 – LUMPKIN – Westville Village FallFestival. 912-882-4000.
1-2 – SAVANNAH – Film Festival, TrusteesTheater. 912-525-5050.
1-3 – CLEVELAND – Hemlock Festival,Starbridge Farm. 706-864-9003.
1-3 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts AssocitionShow & Sale. 877-savannah.
1-4 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Southern LivingShowcase Home, 191 Stillwater Dr. 912-638-1980.
2 – ALBANY – Book Signing by Bobby Deen,Welcome Center, 10m-2pm. 229-317-4760.
Christmas ParadesNOVEMBER29 Stone Mountain . . . . . .5pm 770-413-0607DECEMBER2 Thomasville . . . . . . .6:30pm 229-226-34463 Rome . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 800-444-18343 Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 678-631-55415 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 706-613-36205 Cartersville . . . . . . . . . .6pm 800-733-22805 Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 706-782-15205 Cochran . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 478-934-29655 Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 800-386-46425 Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 888-288-97425 LaGrange . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-884-86716 Rockmart . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 770-684-54547 Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 229-883-83307 Atlanta . . . (dntn) 10:30am 404-785-73377 Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . .11am 706-778-63417 Baxley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 912-367-77317 Blairsville . . . . . . . . . . .2pm 877-745-57897 Brunswick . . . . . . . . . .10am 912-265-40327 Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 478-956-24097 Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 706-782-15207 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 706-865-53567 Conyers . . . . . . . . . .4:30pm 800-conyers7 Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . .5pm 706-864-35137 Douglas . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 912-383-02777 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . .5pm 478-825-37337 Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 770-228-82007 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2pm 706-878-21817 Jasper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-692-11647 Kennesaw . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 770-422-97147 Loganville . . . . . . . .5:30pm 770-466-11657 Manchester . . . . . . . . .11am 706-846-37417 McCaysville . . . . . . . . .2pm 800-899-68677 Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4pm 478-988-80007 Richmond Hill . . . . . . .10am 912-756-33457 Roberta . . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 478-836-38257 Savannah . . . . . . . . .5:30pm 912-234-02957 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . .3pm 706-597-10007 Toccoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-716-04907 Tybee Island . . . . . . . . .1pm 912-786-54447 Valdosta . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 229-259-35777 Warner Robins . . . . . .10am 888-288-97427 Waycross . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 912-287-29467 Woodbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-576-32118 Newnan . . . . . . . . . . . .3pm 770-254-262710 Tallapoosa . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 770-574-248212 Bainbridge . . . . . . . .6:30pm 229-243-855512 Calhoun . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 706-625-320012 Moultrie . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 229-890-545614 Cave Spring . . . . . . . . .6pm 800-444-183414 Madison . . . . . . . . .3:30pm 706-342-1251
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Holidays on Georgia’s Peach Blossom TrailDrive 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 will bring the comedy Baggage to
the Warner Robins Little Theatre on Nov. 1-16.Love Planes and Trains? Visit the 6th annualPlanes and Trains Exhibit at the Museum ofAviation in Warner Robins on Nov. 23-Dec. 1. Visitwww.mgmrc.org for more information. The 56thAnnual Warner Robins Christmas Parade isscheduled for December 7 at 10am.See the beautiful Camellias at the Camellia
Blossom Show at the Byron Conference Center inByron November 9-10. While in town, visit theGingerbread Market on November 16 at the ByronBaptist Church from 9am-2pm. On Thursdays,Fridays, and Saturdays from November 29-December 21, visit the Peach Shops at Byron for theHoliday Art & Craft Mart.Just down the road in Perry the Mistletoe Market will be held November 22-24 at the Georgia
National Fairgrounds. During the entire monthof December enjoy Christmas at theCrossroads in Perry. For a full list of events,visit www.christmasatthecrossroads.info.The Festival of Lights will feature a million
lights in Fort Valley from Nov. 30-Jan. 5. Jointhe Fort Valley Mayor on December 5 for hisannual Christmas Party at 7pm at the AustinTheatre. The Christmas parade will be Dec. 7at 5pm, and the Holiday Market Arts & CraftsFair will be Dec. 7 from 9am-3pm.
November2 – BOSTWICK – Cotton Gin Festival. 706-
342-0182.2 – CASSVILLE – Burning of Cassville/Con fed -
erate Cemetery Luminaries. 678-322-6967.2 – MANCHESTER – Veterans Day Parade,
11am. 706-846-3141.2 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Creek Indian
Campfire/Billy Winn, FDR St. Pk. 706-663-4858.2 – TATE – Tate Day, Downtown. 770-735-
2564.2 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala Day Festival,
Downtown. 800-FDR-1927.2 – WARNER ROBINS – Family Fest Food &
Games, Perkins Field. 888-288-WRGA.2-3 – RISING FAWN – Mountain Arts &
Crafts, Cloudland Canyon St. Pk. 706-657-4050.2-3 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Arts &
Crafts Festival. 912-529-6611.2-3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show,
Postell Park. 912-267-7822.2-3 – TOCCOA – Harvest Fest & Currahee
Artists Guild Fall Arts Festival. 706-886-2132.3 – BUFORD – BBQ, Boots, & Blues Festival,
Lake Lanier Islands Amphitheater. 770-945-8787.3-4 – TOCCOA – Toccoa Harvest Festival.
877-6toccoa.4 – CALHOUN – Festival of Trees, Harris Arts
Center. 706-629-2599.5 – DARIEN – Fall Festival, Ashantilly Center,
11am-2pm. 912-437-4473.7 – CARTERSVILLE – Designer Handbag w.
Goodies Auction, Brown Conf. Ctr. 770-606-5763.7 – SAVANNAH – Brews & Bites, Skidaway
Island State Park, 6-9pm. 912-598-2300.8 – ATHENS – Randy Rogers Band, Georgia
Theatre. 706-549-9918.8 – CARTERSVILLE – Singing Cookies, Brown
Conference Center, 7pm. 706-252-1048.8-9 – AUGUSTA – Augusta & the Civil War,
Morris Museum. 800-726-0243.
November8-9 – ROME – Music Festival, DeSoto
Theatre. 706-295-7171.8-9 – ROME – Christmas in November
Homemaker Bazaar, Civic Center. 706-766-5123.8-10 – CONYERS – Great American RV
Show, Georgia Int’l. Horse Park. 888-860-4224.8-10 – FITZGERALD – Harmony Jubilee.
229-426-5035.8-10 – NORTH GEORGIA – Winter Arts
Tour, 4 counties. 706-778-4654.8-10 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Art Fair, Down -
town. 877-savannah.9 – ALBANY – S. W. Georgia High Cotton
65-Mile Yard Sale, GA 37. 866-750-0840.9 – ALBANY – Uncorked & Unplugged,
Veterans Pk. Amph., 5-10pm. 866-750-0840.9 – CARTERSVILLE – Indoor Arts & Crafts
Fair, Civic Center. 770-387-5625.9 – CORDELE – Tribute to Veterans, Georgia
Veterans State Park. 229-276-2371.9 – DARIEN – Encampment/re-enactors &
living historians, Ft. King George. 912-437-4770.9 – JASPER – Taste of Pickens, Chattahoochee
Technical College. 706-692-1164.9 – JULIETTE – Syrup Making, Jarrell
Plantation. 478-986-5172.
9 – NICHOLS – Pioneer Harvest Festival,General Coffee State Park. 912-384-1581.
9 – OCHLOCKNEE – Old South Day Festival.229-574-5151.
9 – ST. MARYS – Wounded Warriors Day,Downtown. 912-882-4000.
9 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Christmas at theLighthouse/Holiday Open House. 912-638-4666.
9-10 – AUGUSTA – Oka’Chaffa IndianFestival, Phinizy Swamp Nature Pk. 706-828-2109.
9-10 – HELEN – Civil War Expo, RiversidePark. 706-878-2181.
10 – NEWNAN – Holiday Open House, 1-5pm. 770-254-2627.
10 – SUWANEE – Classic Car Show. TownCenter Park. 770-945-8996.
11 – KINGSLAND – Veterans Day Parade,Downtown, 10am. 912-729-7933.
11 – RICHMOND HILL – Veterans DayCelebration, Gregory Park, 11am. 912-756-3345.
11 – SAVANNAH – Veterans Day, Nat’l.Museum of Mighty 8th Air Force. 912-748-8888.
11 –WARNER ROBINS – Vet Fest with Food& Free Concert, Ardagn Field. 888-288-WRGA.
11-17 – SAVANNAH – Food and WineFestival. 912-232-1223.
12 – DALTON – Jordan World Circus, TradeCenter. 702-456-2642.
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Holiday Happenings in CalhounThe Harris Arts Center galleries transform into a winter wonderland of 100 beautifully
decorated, themed Christmas trees, wreaths, and centerpieces November 4-December 8 duringthe Festival of Trees & Holiday Artists’ Market. Admission will be free.Downtown Calhoun will celebrate Farm City Week November 22-
28. A street festival on November 23 will feature a variety of food,arts, crafts, games, animal exhibits, inflatables, tractor rides, andentertainment. The week will conclude with the arrival of Santa andthe tree lighting on Thanksgiving night.Grab a candle and walking shoes and experience Christmas with
decorations, music, and refreshments reminiscent of the 19thCentury Cherokee Nation Capital during the New Echota Christ masCandlelight Tour December 7 from 6-9:30pm. Admis sion will be$5.50-$7.50.Shop the sales at Calhoun Premium Outlets, and find unique
gifts in Downtown Calhoun. There is something for everyone on yourlist. Enjoy the sounds of the season at concerts and plays at theGEM Theatre and Harris Arts Center. Sip hot chocolate and admirecreative floats during the annual Christmas Parade of Lights. You arecertain to leave Gordon County in the holiday spirit. For information
on these events and more, visit www.exploregordoncounty.com or call 800-887-3811.
COMING TO DOUGLAS MARCH 28 & 29, 2014NOW ACCEPTING VENDORS!
• Arts & Crafts • Food • Motorcycles • BBQ and more!
Events include: Douglas BBQ Cookoff, Tyte Whip Car Show, Poker Run, Motorcycle Show,
Show Planes, Blues Entertainment
912-383-0277 •www.cityofdouglas.com/bbbfest
November14 – COLUMBUS – Civil War Ironclads Film
Premiere, Civil War Naval Museum, 7pm. 706-327-9798.
14 – MADISON – Dancing with Madison’sStars, 7-10pm. 706-342-1565.
14 – RICHMOND HILL – Taste of RichmondHill, City Center, 5:30-7pm. 912-756-2676.
15 – ALBANY – Albany Symphony OrchestraGala Dinner Dance, Hilton Gdn. Inn. 866-750-0840.
15 – ALBANY – Don D.C. Curry ComedyShow, Civic Center. 866-750-0840.
15 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Little PictureShow, Left Bank Art Gallery. 912-638-3017.
15 – THOMASVILLE – Violinist MinyoungCho, Thomas Univ., noon. 229-226-6964.
15-17 – WARM SPRINGS – CandlelightTour, Downtown Village. 800-FDR-1927.
16 – ALBANY – Albany SymphonyOrchestra, Munc. Aud., 2:30pm. 866-750-0840.
16 – ATHENS – Rock Gem Show, Sandy CreekNature Center. 706-613-3615.
16 – BYRON – Gingerbread Market, ByronBaptist Church, 9am-2pm. 888-288-9742.
16 – JASPER – Holiday Marketplace & Expo,Chattahoochee Tech. College. 770-893-3476.
16 – PAVO – Bull, Boar, Fowl BBQ Cook-Offand Festival. 229-225-6134.
16 – PLAINS – Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show,Downtown. 229-824-3462.
16 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Fashion Show &Luncheon, Lighthouse, noon. 912-634-7095.
16 – THOMASVILLE – Holiday Diva DayExpo, Fairgrounds. 229-226-2400.
16 – TWIN CITY – Sugar Cane Festival, SmithState Park, 478-763-2759.
16-17 – BLUE RIDGE – Nat’l. AmericanIndian Fall Festival, Flea Market. 706-897-5799.
19 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Winds,Armstrong Auditorium, 7:30pm. 912-344-2801.
19 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Atlanta GuitarTrio, 205 Kings Way. 912-262-6934.
21 – BLAIRSVILLE – Shape Note Singing,Courthouse, 6:30pm. 877-745-5789.
22 – ALBANY – Mistletoe Market, CivicCenter. 866-750-0840.
22-24 – DAWSONVILLE – Amicalola StatePark Holiday Show. 706-897-6179.
22-24 – PERRY – Mistletoe Market, Ga. Nat’l.Fairgrounds. 888-288-9742.
22-24 – RUTLEDGE – Christmas in theCountry, Downtown. 706-474-2290.
22-24 – VALDOSTA – Merry Marketplace,Rainwater Conference Center. 229-630-6014.
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National Civil War Naval MuseumA Victorian Christmas will be held December 7 & 8 at the National Civil War Naval Museum
which will be decorated in traditional Victorian holiday style withcirca 1863 decorations and trees. The event takes place duringregular operating hours and is free admission. The program willfeature carolers, Victorian Era entertainment/music, hospitalityfrom local bakeries/coffee shops, and shopping. The museum willbe open for guests to tour. Civil War Era Santa will be back againthis year to listen to children’s want lists. Photos with Santa will be available. Santa, as we know him, first appeared at an army camp to
pass out presents to soldiers. Prominent political cartoonistThomas Nash’s 1863 image depicted a jolly, plump, bearded mandelivering gifts to Union troops at their encampment, wearing afur-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. Open Sun.-Mon. 12:30-4:30pmand Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm. Located at 1002 Victory Drive,Columbus. For information, phone 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.
Pecan Candies Pecan Pies Gift Boxes and Tins Roasted Pecans Pecan Halves Pecan Pieces Inshell Pecans
P.O. Box 39, Hwy. 520, Weston, GA [email protected] Phone 1-800-762-9152 Fax 229-828-2061
Annual Festival of Lights Parade in DouglasThe Annual Festival of Lights Parade will be held in Douglas on Saturday, December 7, at
6:30pm. The theme for this year’s parade will be “Celebrating the Golden Years.” One of the largest night-time parades in South
Georgia, this event will feature over 100 entries andwill be watched by over 25,000 spectators. Festivities will begin at 6pm with the 5K Run along
the parade route. The Annual Festival of LightsParade will light up Peterson Avenue at 6:30pm andmake its way from the Coffee County Courthouse tothe Coffee Career Center. Douglas will also host other events during the
Holiday Season beginning with the DowntownHoliday Open House on Nov. 24 from 1-5pm; Santa
Stroll on Dec. 14 from 1:30-5:30pm; and Christmas on the Pond at Gen. Coffee State Park onDec. 14 from 6-9pm. For more information, call 912-383-0277 or visit www.CityofDouglas.com.
November22-28 – CALHOUN – Farm City Week with
Street Festival on Nov. 23. 800-887-3811.23 – BLUE RIDGE – Holiday Art Show & Sale
Opens (til Jan. 10), Old Courthouse. 706-632-2144.23 – CLEVELAND – BabyLand General’s
Appa lachian Christmas. 800-392-8279 or 706-865-2171.
23 – FOLKSTON – Sugar Cane Grinding/Syrup Boil, Okefenokee Refuge. 912-496-7836.
23 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville Com -mem oration, Jarrell Plantation 478-986-5172.
23 – MIDWAY – American RevolutionEncampment, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.
23 – PLAINS – Cane Syrup Day, Jimmy CarterNational Historic Site. 229-824-4104.
23-24 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Market/Sugarplum Tea Room, North Georgia TechnicalCollege. 706-896-0932 or 877-745-5789.
23-24 – CARTERSVILLE – Gun Shows of theSouth, Brown Conference Ctr. 770-606-5763.
23-24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – MistletoeMarket, Glynn Art Gallery. 912-638-8770.
23-Dec. 1 – WARNER ROBINS – Planes &Trains Exhibit, Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.
24 – BAINBRIDGE – Holiday Open House,Downtown. 229-243-8555.
24 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at GrandOaks. 770-382-6322.
24 – DOUGLAS – Downtown Holiday OpenHouse, 1-5pm. 912-383-0277.
26 – GRIFFIN – Airport Road Park Festival ofTrees, 6pm. 770-229-6400.
26-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Moon AlpacaFarm/Studio Open House. 706-835-1837.
29-Dec. 1 – CLEVELAND – Holiday Cele bra -tion & Live Nativity, N. Ga. Zoo. 706-348-7279.
29-Dec. 1 – YOUNG HARRIS – BrasstownResort Holiday Arts/Crafts Show. 706-897-6179.
30 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Very Motown Christ -mas Concert, Conv. Ctr., 8:15pm. 912-399-7799.
30 – SAVANNAH – Holiday Boat Parade ofLights, Savannah River. 877-savannah.
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December1 – TOCCOA – Symphony Orchestra, Georgia
Baptist Conference Center. 706-886-8614.2 – LUMPKIN – Deck the Halls at Westville
Village. 888-733-1850.5 – FORT VALLEY – Mayor’s Christmas Party,
Austin Theatre, 7pm. 478-825-3733.6 – BLAIRSVILLE – North Georgia Symphony
Or ches tra, Historical Museum, 7pm. 877-745-5789.6 – BRUNSWICK – Plantation Christmas,
Hofwyl Plantation, 6-9pm. 912-264-7333.6 – COLUMBUS – Uptown Columbus
Holiday Kick-off, 5pm. 706-596-0111.6 – CONYERS – Olde Town Christmas Party,
5-8pm. 800-Conyers or 770-602-2606. 6 – CONYERS – Covington-Conyers Choral
Guild, Rockdale Auditorium, 8pm. 770-761-0474.6 – RICHMOND HILL – Chili Cook-Off &
Holiday Fun, 520 Cedar St. 912-756-3345.6 – SAVANNAH – Holiday Open House, City
Market. 912-232-4903.6-7 – BLAIRSVILLE – Kris Kringle Mountain
Market, Farmers Market. 877-745-5789.6-7 – BLUE RIDGE – Holiday Wine Weekend
(14 Wineries). 706-623-8463.6-7 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the River
& Lighted Parade. 912-234-0295.6-7 – TOCCOA – Festival of Trees, Down -
town. 706-282-3309.6-8 – ALBANY – Ballet Theatre South: Peter
Pan. 866-432-2444.6-8 – MACON – Holiday Marketplace, The
Neel House. 478-742-0921.7 – ALBANY – Celtic Holiday Celebration,
Darton State College, 2:30pm. 866-750-0840.7 – BLAIRSVILLE – Holiday on the Square,
1-6pm. 706-745-5493.7 – BRUNSWICK – Holiday Bazaar, Mary
Ross Waterfront Park. 912-262-6934.
7 – BRUNSWICK – Christmas Boat Parade ofLights, Waterfront Park, 6-8pm. 912-265-4032.
7 – CALHOUN – New Echota ChristmasCandlelight Tour. 800-887-3811.
7 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at Red TopMountain State Park. 770-975-4226.
7 – CLEVELAND – Christmas in theMountains Festival, Downtown. 706-865-5356 or800-392-8279.
Christmas in BlairsvilleThe Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held Nov. 23-24
at the North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. The artists andcrafters 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. Phone 706-896-0932.The North Georgia Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Union
County Historical Museum on Dec. 6 at 7pm. The Kris Kringle MountainMarket on Dec. 6 from 4-8pm & Dec. 7 from 10am-3pm at the FarmersMarket will be reminiscent of European Holiday Markets.A Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning at 2pm.
Pictures with Santa Claus and face painting are scheduled in the OldCourt House for 11am-1pm prior to the parade. Other events that day willinclude a free Open House at the Mountain Life Museum. Com pli -mentary refreshments will be served. Enjoy cookies, cakes, and drinks.All of the exhibits at the Old Courthouse will be open during the day.A Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park on Dec. 14 from 4-6:30pm will feature caroling,
hayrides, bonfire, hot chocolate & cider, and a visit from Santa. Unwrapped gifts for children canbe donated to the Sheriff’s Dept. Toy Drive. Parking will be $5. Phone 706-745-2628.For more information, call 877-745-5789 or visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.
November / December 2013 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 23www.warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com
Kicking off the HolidaySeason in Warner Robins
1900+ Hotel Rooms105 Restaurants1200 Seat Civic CenterConference & Meeting Spaces
888-288-WRGA • I-75 Exits 144 & 146
November 23-December 1Planes & Trains Exhibit
Museum of Aviation, Century of Flight Hangar
December 756th Annual Regional Chamber
Christmas Parade“Christmas Around the World” •10am
featuring NBC’s Today Show Weatherman, Al Rokerand wife, ABC News Correspondent, Deborah Roberts
as Grand Marshal
Visit for the Holidays and Get Some FunRigby’s Entertainment Complex
2001 Karl Drive, Warner Robins •478-287-6465
December 7Science with Santa
Museum of AviationVisit www.museumofaviation.org to register.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival in Port WentworthThe 15th annual Latin Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held in Port Wentworth on
December 14 from 11am-11pm. The event will be held at the soccer fields at Cantyre Street and Barnsley Road and will featurefolk music, games, piñat as, dancing, a greas ed pole, a mechanicalbull, food, and children’s events.A national holiday in Mexico, the feast day of Our Lady of
Guadalupe holds religious significance for Roman Catholics whohonor Dec. 12 as the day Juan Diego, a 16th century Amer i canIndian, said the Virgin Mary ap peared to him on a hillside inGuadalupe. The image of the Lady of Guadalupe is on display inthe Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City and is perhaps Mexico’smost popular religious and cultural image and the focus of anextensive pilgrimage.For more information, contact the Port Wentworth Chamber of
Commerce at 912-965-1999 or www.VisitPortWentworth.com.
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NOVEMBER26 Griffin (Airport Rd.) . . .6pm 770-259-357726 Hapeville . . . . . . . .5:30pm 404-669-826928 Atlanta (Lenox) . . .6:15pm 404-233-676728 Lawrenceville . . .6-8:30pm 770-466-116529 Brunswick . . . . . . .5:30pm 912-265-403229 Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . .dusk 706-864-351329 Ellijay (parade) . . . . . . .6pm 706-635-740029 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-878-218129 Loganville . . . . . .6-8:30pm 770-283-901630 Blue Ridge . . . .11am-dusk 800-899-741530 Duluth . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 770-476-343430 Jekyll Island . . . . . . . . .4pm 912-653-363630 Plains (parade) . . . . . . 6pm 229-824-5373DECEMBER2 Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 888-642-46283 Kingsland . . . . . . . . .4-7pm 912-729-59993 Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . .5-9pm 770-434-66003 St. Marys . . . . . . . . . . .dusk 912-882-40005 Bainbridge . . . . . . . . . .6pm 229-243-85555 Cartersville (parade) . .5pm 770-607-34805 Marietta . . . . . . . . . .5-8pm 770-429-11156 Acworth . . . . . . .6:30-9pm 770-917-12346 Alpharetta . . . . . . . . . .5pm 678-297-6078
6 Norcross . . . . . . . . . . .dusk 770-448-21226 Suwanee . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 770-945-89966 Toccoa . . . . . . . . . . . . .8pm 706-282-33096 Tybee Island . . . . . .6:30pm 912-786-54447 Augusta . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-821-17547 Blairsville (parade) . .2-6pm 706-745-54937 Buford . . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 770-623-36007 Conyers . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-602-26067 Griffin (Dntn) . . . . . . .7pm 770-228-53567 Jasper (parade) . . . . .3-9pm 706-692-11647 Kennesaw . . . . . . .12-6pm 770-422-97147 McDonough . . . . . . . .6pm 770-288-73007 Morrow . . . . . . . . . .2-7pm 770-968-16237 Riverdale . . . . . . . . .5-8pm 770-909-53007 Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 770-641-37057 Senoia (parade) . . . .4-8pm 770-254-26277 Social Circle . . . . . .5:30pm 770-464-18667 Sugar Hill . . .5:30-8:30pm 770-945-67167 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-597-10008 Atlanta (Gov. Mansion) 6:30pm 404-261-17768 Grayson . . . . . . .2-6:30pm 770-963-801712 Warrenton . . . . . . . . . .5pm 706-465-960414 Blairsville (Vogel) . . . . .4pm 706-745-262814 Clarkesville . . . . . . . .6-8pm 706-968-4190
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Merritt Pecan Company in WestonMerritt Pecan Company, located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, specializes in farm-fresh pecans
and offers a large selection of items including pecans, pecan candies, brittle, divinity, jams, jellies, sauces, souvenirs, homemade pies and cakes, t-shirts, andcookbooks. Gift baskets are available and can be customized. Thepecans are grown and harvested on their farms and processed at their plant.The company, in business since 1980, is halfway between
Albany and Columbus. It has a Chevron Foodmart and offers convenience store items, BBQ sandwiches, hot wings, hot dogs,cheeseburger dogs, sausage biscuits, and other food items. Thestore also offers a picnic area with tables for customers, an insideATM, clean restrooms, walking area for dogs, and bus and camperparking. Local produce items, ranging from peas to peaches, areavailable when in season. Football fans will find souvenir items forGeorgia, Auburn, and other local teams ranging from books toback scratchers!
Merritt Pecan Company, offering a “step back in time” to the days of the general store, is decorated with interesting memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antiquetractor barn featuring John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from 7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Phone 800-762-9152 or visit www.merritt-pecan.com.
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December7 – CONYERS – Atlanta Boy Choir Concert,
Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 7pm. 800-Conyers.7 – CORNELIA – Habersham Film Festival,
Library. 706-778-4654.7 – DARIEN – Christmas Gallery Show &
Open House, 6-8pm. 912-437-7711.7 – DOUGLAS – Festival of Lights Parade,
6:30p.m. 912-383-0277.7 – FORT VALLEY – Holiday Market Arts &
Crafts Fair. 478-825-3733.7 – GRIFFIN – Downtown Open House &
Mistletoe Market, Welcome Ctr. 770-229-6400.7 – HELEN – Deck the Halls, Unicoi State
Park. 800-573-9659.7 – JULIETTE – Jarrell Plantation Christmas,
1-4pm. 478-986-5172.7 – JEKYLL ISLAND – 1920’s Christmas
Party, Jennings Home, 2-4pm. 912-635-4036.7 – LUMPKIN – Christmas at Westville,
10am-6pm. 888-733-1850.7 – MANCHESTER – Festival of Trees.
Community Building. 706-846-3141.7 – MILLEN – Civil War Encampment/ Heri tage
Festival, Magnolia Spgs. St. Pk. 478-982-1660.7 – OMAHA – Christmas on the Lake,
Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.7 – RICHMOND HILL – Christmas on the Ogee -
chee Boat Parade & Fireworks, 6-9pm. 912-547-0149.7 – ROME – Small Town Christmas in the
Country, Rolater Park. 888-444-1834.7 – SAVANNAH – City Market Christmas for
Kids. 912-232-4903.7 – ST. MARYS – Christmas in the Park, 12-
8pm. 912-882-4000. Christmas Bazaar, St. MarksEpiscopal Church. 912-576-3397.
7 –THOMSON– Festival Off Main. 706-597-1000.7 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor Remem -
bered, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.
November8-10 – Northeast Georgia 2013 Winter Arts Tour,
www.artstour.org23 – Appalachian Christmas, Babyland General®
Hospital, 706-865-217129-Dec. 1 – Christkindlmarkt – Downtown Helen,
706-878-190829 – Annual Lighting of the Village, 6 pm, Downtown
Helen, 706-878-2181
DecemberNov. 27-Dec. 14 – Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park,
1-800-573-96597-8 – Christkindlmarkt, Downtown Helen, 706-878-19087 – Deck the Halls, Unicoi State Park, 1-800-573-96597 – Christmas Parade, Dntwn. Helen, 2 pm, 706-878-21817 – Christmas in the Mountains Festival, 3-8pm,
Downtown Cleveland, Lighted Christmas Parade,Downtown Cleveland, 7 pm, 706-865-5356
14 – Nacoochee Village Christmas, Nacoochee Village,706-878-2181
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Holiday Celebrations in Peach CountyDowntown Fort Valley will boast over a million glowing holiday lights during the Festival of
Lights November 30-January 5. The extravaganza will feature lights in the downtown gazebo, theoutlining of the business area, stand-alone picture displays throughout the town, and the light-ing of the approaches to the city.Holiday events in downtown Fort Valley will
include the Mayor’s Christmas Party at the AustinTheatre on Dec. 5 at 7pm, a parade on Dec. 7 at5pm, and a Holiday Market Arts & Crafts Fair onDec. 7 from 9am-3pm.In nearby Byron, the Gingerbread Market will
be held at the Byron Baptist Church Gym onNovember 16 from 9am-2pm. The parade will beDec. 7 at 1pm. Byron will have the Holiday Art MartNovember 29-December 21 on Thursdays, Fri days,& Saturdays featuring Georgia made products.Fort Valley, Byron, and Peach County are located two hours south of Atlanta on I-75, exits 149-136. For information, call 478-825-3733 or 478-956-2409 or visit www.peachchamber.com.
December7 – WARNER ROBINS – Science with Santa,
Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.7-8 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Christmas, Na -
tional Civil War Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.8 – DILLARD – A Mountain Christmas, City
Hall, 3pm. 706-782-4812.8 – RICHMOND HILL – Winter Muster at
Fort McAlister. 912-727-2339.8 – THOMASVILLE – Thomasville Singers,
4pm, 229-226-6964.8 – TOCCOA – Toccoa Symphony Orchestra,
GBCC. 706-886-8614.8-10 – THOMSON – Night in Bethlehem/Drive-
Thru Nativity, 1st Baptist, 7-9pm. 706-599-4252.9 – BRUNSWICK – Festival of Christmas
Brass, St. Mark’s Episcopal, 7pm. 912-267-4210.9 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Chef’s Demonstration,
J. I. Club Hotel, 1:30pm. 912-635-2600.
10 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Holiday High Tea, J. I.Club Hotel, 3:30pm. 912-635-2600.
10 – THOMASVILLE – Music & DramaTroupe’s Christmas Show, 8pm. 229-558-9470.
12 – BRUNSWICK – A Christmas Carol/Glynn Acad. Orchestra/Singers, St. Marks’Episcopal Church, 7pm. 912-267-4210.
12-13 – CALHOUN – Community Chorus,Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2599.
12-13 – THOMASVILLE – VictorianChristmas, 229-228-7977.
Holiday HappeningsFestival of Trees
November 4 – December 8HARRIS ARTS CENTER
Farm City WeekNovember 22 - 28
22nd - ANNIE MOSES BAND AT THE GEM23rd - DOWNTOWN STREET FESTIVAL24th - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE27th - COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE,
SONG, MEAL & PARK TREE LIGHTING28th - SANTA ARRIVES & TREE LIGHTING
Candlelight TourDecember 7
NEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE
Calhoun • Gordon CountyI-75 Exits 312 - 320
800-887-3811 • www.ExploreGordonCounty.com
Festival of Trees
Candlelight Tour
Farm City Week
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them, and theglory of the Lord
shone around them,and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them,“Do not be afraid. I bring yougood news of great joy that will
be for all the people. Today in thetown of David a Savior has been born
to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be asign to you: You will find a baby wrapped incloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a greatcompany of the heavenly host appeared with
the angel, praising God and saying, “Gloryto God in the highest, and on earth peace
to men on whomhis favor rests.”Luke 2: 9-14
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Holiday Fun in Warner RobinsThe Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club will
kick off the holiday season with a large miniaturetrain display set-up at the Museum of Aviation fromNovember 23-December 1. Admission will be free.Visit www.mgmrc.org for details.Many other events are planned for Warner
Robins during November and December. TheInternational City Farmer’s Market supporting localgrowers and locally owned businesses will be heldThursdays in November from 1pm to dusk on thecorner of Maple Street and Watson Blvd.The Warner Robins Little Theatre will present Baggage Nov. 1-16. Family Fest at Perkins
Field on Nov. 2 will offer games, inflatables, live music, and food. Vet Fest on Nov. 11 will be heldat Ardagn Group Field and will feature Blackjack Billy and the Big Rock Show at 3pm.The 56th Annual Christmas Parade will be Dec. 7 at 10am. On that same day children can
enjoy Science with Santa at the Museum of Aviation. Children will have fun with math and science, make presents for their family, have a picture taken with Santa, and even make snow.Rigby’s Entertainment Complex will offer veterans and active duty military (with military id) a
50% discount on Veterans Day. Rigby’s is already booking parties for the holidays. This complexoffers a full service restaurant and bar, pool tables, go karts, bowling, roller skating, and more.For more information on these and other events as well as hotels and restaurants, visit
www.warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com or phone 888-288-WRGA.
December13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Jim Willhite Comedy
Dinner, Copperhead Lodge, 7pm. 877-745-5789.13 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Christmas
by Candlelight, 5-9pm. 706-695-2598.13-14 – SAVANNAH – Holiday Sing-Along,
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 7:30pm. 912-232-6002.
14 – ADELE – Christmas at Reed BinghamState Park, 6-8pm. 229-896-3551.
14 – AUGUSTA – Choral Society, St. Paul’sChurch. 706-826-4713.
14 – CARTERSVILLE – Hometown Christ -mas, Downtown, 10am-3pm. 770-607-3480.
14 – CONYERS – Play of Herod Concert,Monastery of the Holy Spirit. 800-Conyers.
14 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, 1:30-5:30pm.912-383-0277.
14 – DOUGLAS/NICHOLLS – Christmas on the Pond, Gen. Coffee St. Pk., 6-8pm. 912-384-7082.
14 – FOLKSTON – Christmas on ChesserIsland, Okefenokee Nat’l. Refuge. 912-882-8111.
14 – MIDWAY – Colonial Christmas, FortMorris. 912-884-5999.
14 –NACOOCHEE – Village Christmas, Haber -sham Winery. 706-878-9463 or 800-392-8279.
14 – PLAINS – Candlelight Tour of JimmyCarter Boyhood Home, 6:30-8pm. 229-824-4104.
14 – PORT WENTWORTH – Our Lady ofGuadalupe Festival, 11am-11pm. 912-965-1999.
14 – ST. MARYS – Christmas at CrookedRiver State Park, 3-6pm. 912-882-5256.
14 – TOCCOA – Christmas at Traveler’s Rest,7pm. 706-244-8951.
14 – WASHINGTON – Living History Per -form ers, Robert Toombs House. 706-678-2226.
14-15 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Pier Village
Holiday Market, Postell Park. 912-267-7822.14, 21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Holiday
Open House at Café Rive Gauche, Left Bank ArtGallery, 11am-1pm. 912-638-3017.
16 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Symphony ofGeorgia, Glynn Acad. Aud., 8pm. 912-265-4032.
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December19 – BAINBRIDGE – Christmas on the
Square, 5-7pm. 229-243-8555.19 – ST. MARYS – Live Nativity, Downtown,
5:30-8pm. 912-882-8111.19-24 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Christmas
Bagpiper, 4pm. 912-635-2600.20 – SAVANNAH – Luminary Lights with
Santa, Skidway Island, 6-8pm. 912-598-2300.27 – ALBANY – Nights@dtown@Art Park
on Pine, 8-11:45pm. 866-750-0840.27 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Sunday Dinner
Dance, J. I. Club Hotel, 6pm. 912-635-2600.
31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – New Year’s Eve AfterDinner Party, Morgan Ctr., 8pm-2am. 912-635-2600.
31 – PERRY – Buzzard Drop, Downtown. 478-988-2757.
31 – SAVANNAH – City Market New Year’sEve Celebration. 912-232-4903. New Year’s Eveon the River. 912-234-0295.
March1-31 – DUBLIN – 49th Annual St. Patrick’s
Festival of Dublin-Laurens County. 478-272-5546.
14-16 – DUBLIN – Hot Air Balloon Fest.478-272-5546.
22 – DUBLIN – Super Saturday for St.Patrick’s Festival. 478-272-5546.
28-29 – DOUGLAS – Bikes, Blues, & BBQFestival, Municipal Airport. 912-383-0277.
St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin in MarchEverything is turning green in Dublin! The Order of Shillelagh and the Order of the Blarney
Stone will present the 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival of Dublin-Laurens County March 1-31,2014. With almost 50 different events, this month-long, family-friendly festival will have somethingfor everyone. Local favorites will include pageants,Leprechaun contests, a pancake supper, and alibrary book sale.Visitors will enjoy Super Saturday, March 22,
2014, which will feature the Leprechaun RoadRaces, St. Patrick’s Parade, St. Patrick’s Arts andCrafts Fair (newly located in the Downtown Bi-Centennial Park), and much more. A bar becuecook-off, tennis tournament, golf tournaments,and the Century Bike Ride will also be featuredevents of the festival. Everyone will be looking sky-ward on the weekend of March 14-16 as theBalloon Fest will fill the skies over Laurens County with hot air balloons.For more festival information, visit www.dublinstpatricks.com or phone 478-272-5546.
Located on I-16E in middle Georgia, Dublin is a quick drive from most locations around the state.Lodging includes hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast inns. Visitors will enjoy visiting historicDowntown Dublin’s unique restaurants.
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Events in Fort ValleyFestival of Lights
November 30-January 5A Large Outdoor Municipal Display of
over One Million Lights!
Mayor’s Christmas PartyDecember 5, 7pmAustin Theatre
Christmas ParadeDecember 7, 5pm
Holiday Market Arts & Crafts FairDecember 7, 9am-3pm
Events in ByronGingerbread MarketNovember 16, 9am-2pm
Holiday Art MartNov. 29-Dec. 21, Thurs., Fri., Sat.
Christmas ParadeDecember 7, 1pm
478-825-3733 • 478-956-2409www.peachchamber.com
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Garden and Nature EventsCamellia Season is in Bloom at Massee Lane GardensMassee Lane Gardens will host the Festival of Camellias with special events every day in
February, the peak blooming month. Thousands of camellia blossoms in every color, form, andsize will make a walk down the brick pathways an astonishing experience.Camellias are often called the winter rose because the
bloom season begins in October and continues throughout thecoolest months until late Spring. Massee Lane Gardens kicks offcamellia season with free admission on the first day of February,featuring children’s activities, arts, crafts, jewelry, and food. Visitwww.americancamellias.org to see a full schedule of workshopson gardening with azaleas and camellias, the history of theBoehm porcelain collections, photographing and painting camel-lias, boxed luncheons, guided tours, and live plant sales.Massee Lane features a collection of gardens, two galleries
showcasing a diverse collection of Boehm porcelains, and a gift shop. Massee Lane is opendaily in February from 10-4:30; during the remainder of the year it is open Tuesday throughSaturday from 10-4:30 and Sundays from 1-4:30. The gardens and galleries are handicap-accessible, and two wheelchairs may be checked out in the gift shop. Call 478-967-2358 or 877-422-6355 for more information or to schedule a tour or workshop. Massee Lane Gardens islocated 5.5 miles south of Fort Valley on Georgia Highway 49.
November1-March 31 – Camellia Days at Massee Lane
Gardens, Fort Valley.2 – 101st Stilesboro Academy Chrysan -
themum Show, Cartersville. 770-382-6032.2 – Harvest in Oxbow Meadows, Columbus.2 – Trough Gardens, Hills & Dales Estates, 10am.2, 23 – Make Your Own Basket, Smithgall
Woods.5 – Salves, Lotion, & Lip Balms, State Botanical
Garden, 6-8pm.6 – Founder’s Day at Callaway Gardens.
Free admission.7 – Lunch & Learn /Native Plants in
Coast al Landscapes, Ashantilly Center.9 – Wild Food Walk & Nature’s Roots &
Shoots, Atlanta Botanical Garden.9 – Fall Festival, State Botanical Garden.9 – Flavors of Fall, Hills & Dales Estate, 10am.9-10 – Middle Georgia Camellia Society
Show, Muncipal Complex, Byron. 478-825-2559.12 – Landscape Basics, Atl. Botanical Gdn.15 – Teas by Hand, White Hills Farm,
Dearing. 706-597-1000.16 – Boughs & Berries (Holiday Cards),
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10am.16 – Ho-Ho-Holiday Gourds, Steffen
Thomas Museum, Madison. 706-342-7557.22 – Making Rustic Breads, White Hills
Farm, Dearing. 706-597-1000.23 – Harvest Festival, Oakland Island.23 – Holiday Wreath Workshop, Columbus
Botanical Garden, 10am.December
3 – Greenery Wreaths, State BotanicalGarden, 5:30pm.
7 – Fresh Greenery Christmas Workshop,Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, 10am.
7 – Back to Nature Holiday Market &Festival, Chattahoochee Nature Center.
7 – Reindog Parade, Atlanta BotanicalGarden, 11am-1pm.
7 – Camellia & Garden Club Show, 1stUMC, Valdosta. 229-560-5558.
7 – Christmas Wreaths, Hills & Dales Estate.8-10 – Holiday Open House at Ashantilly.10 – Holiday Treats for All, State Botanical
Garden, 6-8pm.14 – Christmas Topiary, 10am. Children’s
Christ mas Celebration, 9:30am-1pm. Hills &Dales Estate.
15 – Reindeer Day, Chattahoochee NatureCenter, 1-4pm.
FebruaryFestival of Camellias with special events
every day, Massee Lane.
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• Dunwoody Nature Center . . . . . . .770-394-3322• Elachee Nature Ctr., Gainesville . .770-535-1976• Flint RiverQuarium, Albany . . . . . .229-639-2650• Ga. Mt. Research Ctr., Blairsville . .706-745-2655• 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• Phinizy Swamp, Augusta . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . .706-542-1244• Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . .912-786-5917
Long-Running Holiday EventsNov. and Dec.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays Along the Divine 9, Alpharetta/Roswell. 770-640-3253Nov. 1-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Roswell. 770-640-3253Nov. 4-Dec. 8 . . . . Festival of Trees & Holiday Market, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun. 706-629-2599Nov. 9-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690Nov. 11-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Images of Christmas, Smith Plantation, Roswell. 770-641-3978Nov. 14-Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences. 478-477-3232Nov. 15-Dec. 8. . . . Designer Showhouse & Marketplace, 58 Blackland Rd., Atlanta. 404-252-6670Nov. 15-Dec. 22 . . . . Extended Shopping Hours (Fri. & Sat.), Warm Springs Village. 800-337-1927Nov. 15-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands. 800-840-5253Nov. 16-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain. 800-225-5292Nov. 16-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Loved Stories of 1800’s, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731Nov. 16-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . Garden Lights, Holiday Lights, Atlanta Botanical Garden. 404-876-5859Nov. 20-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of the South, Grovetown. 706-825-6441Nov. 21-Jan. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tybee Island for the Holidays. 877-savannahNov. 21-Jan. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Global Winter Wonderland, Turner Field, Atlanta. 510-962-8586Nov. 22-Dec. 21. . . . . . . . . . . Copper Basin Christmas Village, McCaysville, 5:30pm. 800-899-6867Nov. 22-Jan. 4 . Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain. 800-854-0675Nov. 22-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gift of Lights, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton. 770-423-1330Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Train Rides, St. Marys. 912-200-5235Nov. 23-Dec. 23 . Antebellum Christmas at Old Governor’s Mansion, Milledgeville. 478-445-4545Nov. 23-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gingerbread Village, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort. 912-201-2201Nov. 23-Jan. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in Lights, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412Nov. 23-Jan. 10 . . . . . Holiday Show & Sale, B. R. Mountains Arts Assn., Blue Ridge. 706-632-2144Nov. 25-Feb. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690Nov. 27-Dec. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen. 800-573-9659Nov. 28-Jan. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Light Spectacular, City Park, Cornelia, 7-11pm. 706-778-4654Nov. 29-Dec. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christkindlemarkt, Helen. 706-878-1908Nov. 29-Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Mart, Peach Shops at Byron. 478-956-2409Nov. 29-Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to Santa’s Village, McCaysville. 877-413-8724Nov. 29-Dec. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old-Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega. 706-864-3513Nov. 29-Dec. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Scenic Railway/Santa Express. 877-413-8724Nov. 29-Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . Lights at the Lake, Floyd St. Pk., Summerville, Weekends. 706-857-0826Nov. 29-Jan. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort. 912-201-2000Nov. 30-Dec. 16. . . . . . . Festival of Trees & Lights, Clayton Co. Int’l. Pk., Jonesboro. 770-477-3766Nov. 30-Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . Tour of Lights, Seminole St. Pk., Donalsonville, Thurs.-Sun. 229-861-3137Nov. 30-Jan. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Downtown Fort Valley. 478-825-3733Dec. 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby Red Christmas, Ruby Falls, Chattanooga, TN, Fri./Sat. 423-821-2544Dec. 1-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History, Jekyll Island. 877-4jeky l lDec. 1-22 . . . . . . . . Country Christmas in Lights, The Rock Ranch, closed Mondays. 706-647-6374Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georgia’s Amazing Christmas, Lafayette. 706-639-1500Dec. 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Jasper Library. 706-692-1164Dec. 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Callanwolde, Atlanta. 404-872-5338Dec. 7, 8, 16, 17 . . . . . . . . Dinner with Santa, Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City. 800-845-0675Dec. 7, 14, 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kinderfest, Helen. 706-878-1908Dec. 7-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Chehaw, Albany, Thurs., Fri., Sat. 229-430-5275Dec. 13-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Cornelia, Community House, Fri. & Sat. 706-778-8585Dec. 13-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nights of Lights, Guido Gardens, Metter. 912-685-2222
30 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / November / December 2013
The next issue of the Guide to Georgia will be theSpring Issue which will include March, April, and May events.
To advertise in this issue, contact Patty Proctor at706-846-2620 or e-mail [email protected]
The deadline for information in the Spring Issue will be February 1, 2014
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